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CHAMPAIGN — Before the start of his third season at the school, Bret Bielema made a splash with his latest addition to his coaching staff.
On Tuesday morning, Illinois announced that they’ve hired former Wisconsin defensive coordinator Jim Leonhard as a senior football analyst just before Big Ten Media Days in Indianapolis.
He had been a candidate for a defensive coordinator job for the NFL’s Philadelphia Eagles after his seven-year run of coaching at his alma mater in Madison.
It’s a major staff hire for Bielema as he continues to improve the Illini football program, which won eight games for the first time in 15 years during the 2022 season. He served as Leonard’s defensive coordinator with the Badgers in his final season of 2004, one of three times the safety was named a first-team All-American.
After a ten-year NFL career, he returned to Wisconsin first as a defensive backs coach in 2016 before being promoted to defensive coordinator the next season by head coach Paul Chryst. During his first five seasons, the Badgers were ranked in the Top Five in total defense and Top 10 in total defense four times.
In 2022, after Wisconsin lost to Illinois in Madison, Leonard became the interim head coach of the Badgers after Chryst was fired. He’d lead the team to a 4-3 record the rest of the season to earn a bid to the Guaranteed Rate Bowl.
After Luke Fickell was named the permanent head coach, Leonhart made the decision to leave the program.
Along with assisting Bielema, the new assistant also figures to aid new defensive coordinator Aaron Henry’s staff for the upcoming season. He’s taking over for Ryan Walters, who was named the head coach of Purdue after the 2022 season.
Illinois opens the 2023 season against Toledo on Saturday, September 2 against Toledo at 6:30 p.m. at Memorial Stadium. Leonhard will face his former team, Wisconsin, on Saturday, October 21 in Champaign. | https://wgntv.com/sports/illinois-football-makes-a-major-coaching-hire-before-2023-season/ | 2023-07-25 18:40:35 | 0 | https://wgntv.com/sports/illinois-football-makes-a-major-coaching-hire-before-2023-season/ |
WASHINGTON (AP) — A retired police lieutenant has been arrested after police say he fatally shot a fellow law enforcement officer Thursday during a training exercise at a Washington D.C. library.
Jesse Porter was at the end of a training exercise at a library in the district’s Anacostia neighborhood Thursday afternoon when he fired a weapon that struck 25-year-old Maurica Manyan, Metropolitan Police Chief Robert Contee said Friday. The library officer was then rushed to a local hospital where he was later pronounced dead.
Porter was arrested on an involuntary manslaughter charge after police consulted with the U.S. attorney’s office in Washington. He remained in custody Friday and it wasn’t immediately clear if he had an attorney who could comment on his behalf.
Metropolitan Police said the 58-year-old retired lieutenant was working for a private contractor providing training for a group of library police officers on how to use expandable batons when he discharged a single shot from his firearm.
There were about six people in the room at the time, including other library police officers. The city’s public library system has its own force of full-time special police officers who can be armed and are responsible for ensuring the safety and security of the library branches.
At a news conference shortly after the shooting, Contee said it was unclear why Porter had a firearm during a training exercise. Generally, law enforcement agencies take strides to ensure trainers and participants do not have access to live ammunition or actual firearms during training programs, to avoid the possibility of accidental gunfire.
“It’s not good practice,” Contee said. “I’m not sure in this situation why the trainer had a live weapon in the training environment. But it is not good practice to do this.”
The circumstances surrounding the shooting remained unclear and police said the investigation was still ongoing. | https://www.mrt.com/news/article/Ex-police-Lt-arrested-after-fatally-shooting-DC-17354469.php | 2022-08-05 17:35:37 | 1 | https://www.mrt.com/news/article/Ex-police-Lt-arrested-after-fatally-shooting-DC-17354469.php |
Longtime broadcaster Chip Caray is taking over as the television play-by-play voice of the St. Louis Cardinals, more than five decades after his grandfather and Hall of Fame broadcaster Harry Caray became a baseball staple with the same club.
Bally Sports Midwest announced Caray’s hiring in a statement Monday. The voice of the Atlanta Braves is replacing Dan McLaughlin, who left the Cardinals booth in December after 24 years following his third arrest for drunken driving.
”I’m grateful and excited to come home and call games for the team that made me fall in love with baseball as a kid in St. Louis County,” Caray said. ”I have always admired the passion, knowledge and loyalty of Cardinals fans, both here in St. Louis and across the country. The honor of continuing the legacy of my grandfather Harry, my dad Skip and so many other great Cardinal broadcasters, past and present, is the stuff dreams are made of.”
The third generation of Carays to broadcast in the major leagues spent the past 20 seasons as the voice of the Braves on Bally Sports South, Bally Sports Southeast, TBS and Peachtree TV. He also called games regionally for the Seattle Mariners and Chicago Cubs, where his grandfather spent the final 16 years of his career.
Harry Caray got his break in broadcasting with the Cardinals, though, beginning alongside former catcher Gabby Street in 1945. He held down the job alongside such luminaries as Joe Garagiola and Jack Buck through the 1969 season, then went on to spend a season with the A’s before a decade with the White Sox and the rest of his career with the Cubs.
Chip Caray’s father, Skip, was part of the Braves broadcast team from 1976 until his death in 2008. And his brother, Josh Caray, is the play-by-play voice of the Rocket City Trash Pandas, the Double-A affiliate of the Los Angeles Angels.
”The Cardinals are pleased to share in today’s announcement,” Cardinals President Bill DeWitt III said. ”Chip brings a wealth of experience to the booth and has a great feel for the history and tradition of the franchise.”
McLaughlin, who is scheduled to appear in court next week, was charged on Dec. 5 as a persistent offender of driving while intoxicated following his arrest in the St. Louis suburb of Creve Coeur. He pleaded guilty to DWI charges in 2010, when he was sentenced to two years of probation, and in 2011, when he was given a suspended 90-day sentence.
McLaughlin and Bally Sports Midwest issued joint statements in December saying that he was stepping away. McLaughlin also said that he was planning to focus on his family and his recovery, which he said had already started.
His departure after more than two decades gave Caray a chance to return to his roots. The 57-year-old, who also spent six years as the TV voice of the Cubs, attended high school in the St. Louis suburb of Chesterfield before heading to Georgia for college. He also worked for the NBA’s Orlando Magic and the Mariners earlier in his career.
”There is an illustrious history of Cardinals broadcasters and we are excited to add to that incredible roster by bringing in one of the best play-by-play announcers in baseball today,” Bally Sports Midwest general manager Jack Donovan said. ”Chip brings enthusiasm to the game and cherishes the opportunity to be part of Cardinals baseball.”
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WASHINGTON (AP) — Officials at the U.S. Embassy in Moscow visited jailed WNBA star Brittney Griner on Thursday, more than a week after a Russian court rejected her appeal of her nine-year sentence for drug possession.
State Department spokesman Ned Price said in a tweet that the American representatives “saw firsthand her tenacity and perseverance despite her present circumstances.”
Price said the Biden administration is continuing to press for the immediate release of Griner and Paul Whelan, who was sentenced in 2020 to 16 years in prison in Russia on espionage-related charges that he and his family say are bogus, and “fair treatment for every detained American.”
White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said Griner “is doing as well as can be expected under the circumstances” and that the administration was working “to resolve the current unacceptable and wrongful detentions” of Griner and Whelan.
Griner was was convicted in August after police said they found vape canisters containing cannabis oil in her luggage at Moscow’s Sheremetyevo Airport. Her arrest in February came at a time of heightened tensions between Moscow and Washington, just days before Russia sent troops into Ukraine. At that time, Griner was returning to play for a Russian team during the WNBA’s offseason.
She admitted at her trial to having the canisters in her luggage but testified she packed them inadvertently in her haste to make her flight and had no criminal intent. Her lawyers have called the punishment excessive.
The United States regards Griner and Whelan as wrongful detainees and has been trying for months to negotiate with Russia for their release. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said over the summer that the U.S. had made a “substantial proposal” to Russia to try to secure their release, and President Joe Biden told relatives of Griner and Whelan in a White House meeting in September that his administration was committed to bringing them home.
People familiar with the offer have said the U.S. had offered to release convicted Russian arms dealer Viktor Bout for Griner and Whelan.
There have been no outward signs of progress since then in the negotiations.
Jean-Pierre told reporters traveling with the president to New Mexico that “despite a lack of good faith negotiation by the Russians, the U.S. government has continued to follow up on that offer and propose alternative potential ways forward with Russia through all available channels. This continues to be a top priority.”
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Officials said Georgia lawyer and legal analyst Page Pate drowned over the weekend while swimming.
He was 55.
Glynn County Fire-Rescue Acting Chief Vinnie DiCristofalo told CNN and The Brunswick News that Pate and his son were swimming on Sunday when they were swept out into a rip current off the coast of St. Simons Island.
Glynn County Coroner Marc Neu told the newspaper that Pate's son was unharmed after swimming back to shore, but his father had to be pulled from the water by a rescue crew.
Neu said Pate was transported to a local hospital where he was pronounced dead, the newspaper reported.
Pate had over 25 years of experience in both criminal defense and civil litigation, according to his law firm Pate, Johnson & Church's website.
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reported that Pate appeared in several media outlets as a legal contributor including The New York Times, CNN, and NPR, The Associated Press reported. | https://www.wrtv.com/news/national/offical-georgia-attorney-drowns-after-swept-out-into-rip-current | 2022-09-14 20:42:54 | 1 | https://www.wrtv.com/news/national/offical-georgia-attorney-drowns-after-swept-out-into-rip-current |
The 2023 Valero Texas Open Odds & Preview: Peter Malnati
As we enter the final round of the Valero Texas Open, Peter Malnati is in 55th place at +1.
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Peter Malnati Insights
- Over his last 12 rounds, Malnati has shot under par four times, while also posting eight rounds with a better-than-average score.
- He has not finished any of his most recent 12 rounds with a top-10 score on the day.
- Malnati has finished with a score within five shots of the day's best in three of his last 12 rounds.
- Malnati has made the weekend and finished in the top 20 on the leaderboard once in his past five events.
- The past five times he has played a tournament, he's made the cut once.
- In his past five tournaments, Malnati has posted a score better than average in one of them.
Over the last year
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Valero Texas Open Insights and Stats
- Malnati has one top-20 finish in his past seven appearances at this tournament. His average finishing position has been 35th.
- Malnati made the cut in four of his past seven entries in this event.
- Malnati finished 41st in his most recent appearance at this tournament (2022).
- The Tour has played courses with an average length of 7,294 yards in the past year, while TPC San Antonio (Oaks) is set for 7,438 yards.
- Golfers at TPC San Antonio (Oaks) have averaged a score of -2 per tournament, higher than the Tour-wide scoring average of -5 during the past year.
- Malnati will take to the 7,438-yard course this week at TPC San Antonio (Oaks) after having played courses with an average length of 7,265 yards in the past year.
- The tournaments he has played in the past year have seen an average score of -5. That is lower than this course's recent scoring average of -2.
Malnati's Last Time Out
- Malnati was above average on the 10 par-3 holes at the Valspar Championship, averaging 2.9 strokes to finish in the 95th percentile of the field.
- His 4.17-stroke average on the 18 par-4 holes at the Valspar Championship was poor, putting him in the 31st percentile of the field.
- Malnati shot better than only 9% of the competitors at the Valspar Championship on the tournament's eight par-5 holes, averaging 5 strokes per hole compared to the field average, which was 4.75.
- Malnati recorded a birdie or better on one of 10 par-3s at the Valspar Championship (the other competitors averaged 1.4).
- On the 10 par-3s at the Valspar Championship, Malnati did not have a bogey or worse (the field averaged 3.4).
- Malnati carded fewer birdies or better (one) than the tournament average of 3.3 on the 18 par-4s at the Valspar Championship.
- In that last tournament, Malnati's performance on the 18 par-4s included a bogey or worse four times (the field's average was worse, at six).
- Malnati finished the Valspar Championship with a birdie or better on two of eight par-5s, less than the field's average, 4.3.
- On the eight par-5s at the Valspar Championship, Malnati had two bogeys or worse, more than the field average of 1.3.
Valero Texas Open Time and Date Info
- Date: March 30 - April 2, 2023
- Course: TPC San Antonio (Oaks)
- Location: San Antonio, Texas
- Par: 72 / 7,438 yards
- Malnati Odds to Win: +6600 (Bet now with BetMGM!)
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Time magazine has revealed the shortlist for its 2022 Person of the Year, with plans to name the winner on Wednesday.
The next Person of the Year will be revealed exclusively to NBC’s “Today” show, which also obtained a copy of the shortlist.
The magazine has awarded the honorary title since 1927, last year giving the distinction to billionaire Elon Musk.
Here are the candidates for Time’s 2022 Person of the Year.
Elon Musk
Musk is nominated once again, with a chance to win the title for the second year in a row.
Last year, Time cited the Tesla and SpaceX CEO’s contributions toward “creating solutions to an existential crisis” and for “embodying the possibilities and perils of the age of tech titans.”
The magazine faced criticism for selecting Musk, the world’s richest man, as the 2021 Person of the Year, a move that came the same year ProPublica reported the billionaire paid nothing or very little in income taxes in the past.
This year, Musk dominated the spotlight with his purchase of Twitter for $44 billion. Musk has made a series of controversial changes at the social media company, leading to concerns about Twitter’s future.
Xi Jinping
Chinese President Xi Jinping, who cemented a historic third term for himself this year, was previously nominated in 2019 after China oversaw implementation of a national security law critics say repealed the self-autonomy of special district Hong Kong.
This year, China once again clashed with the U.S. over the self-governing democratic island of Taiwan, renewing fears of a potential Chinese invasion of its neighbor.
Recent protests have swept China as many call for an end to the government’s “zero COVID” policy, one of the strictest coronavirus enforcements in the world. Some demonstrators have even demanded Xi’s ouster in the biggest challenge to the Chinese Communist Party in decades.
The Supreme Court
The U.S. Supreme Court overturned the nearly 50-year-old case precedent Roe v. Wade in June, enacting one of the most controversial rulings in the high court’s modern history.
With abortion no longer protected under the Constitution, the ruling opened the door for about half of the states to severely restrict abortion access.
Justice Clarence Thomas was also among the most controversial figures in the news this year, after his wife was reportedly involved with the Trump administration’s efforts to overturn the 2020 election.
And Thomas called for a reexamination of the constitutionally protected right to a same-sex marriage, which set off congressional action.
Liz Cheney
Outgoing Rep. Liz Cheney (R-Wyo.) captured the attention of many Americans this year as she became the face of the House committee investigating the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the Capitol.
Cheney helped lead the committee’s hearings over the summer highlighting former President Trump’s role in the attacks and his efforts to overturn the election. The committee is also preparing a final report on Jan. 6.
She lost her primary battle against a Trump-backed opponent and is a pariah to many in the GOP but hasn’t ruled out a potential presidential bid.
Volodymyr Zelensky
The Ukrainian president shot to international fame this year while ferociously defending his country against a Russian invasion.
Zelensky is known for his green shirt and tough, no-nonsense demeanor — but also his frequent, warm and reassuring addresses to the Ukrainian people.
The president has in recent months led Ukraine to victory after victory, pushing Russian forces back and reclaiming lost territory.
MacKenzie Scott
Scott is the ex-wife of Amazon founder Jeff Bezos but has made a huge name for herself as a philanthropist.
With a 4 percent stake in Amazon, Scott has given more than $13 billion to charity to date, working toward a pledge to give away most of her fortune.
Last month, Scott announced $2 billion in donations to 343 organizations.
Protesters in Iran
Protests have swept across Iran since mid-September after the death of 22-year-old Mahsa Amini in police custody. Amini was arrested for improperly wearing a hijab.
The historic protests have created an unprecedented challenge for the Iranian government, which has cracked down hard with security forces and killed an estimated hundreds of protesters.
At the World Cup, the Iranian soccer team refused to sing the national anthem in a show of support for protesters.
Ron DeSantis
Florida’s governor has surged to the top of the Republican Party’s star list and evolved into something of a foil to Trump.
DeSantis cruised to reelection in November and is increasingly talked about as a potential 2024 presidential candidate.
The Florida governor also captured attention for sending a plane full of migrants to the wealthy community of Martha’s Vineyard, Mass., this fall.
And in the spring, DeSantis stripped Disney of its right to self-govern a district in Florida after the media giant spoke out against a state bill limiting the discussion of gender identity and sexual orientation from kindergarten through third grade.
Janet Yellen
Yellen made history when she became the first female Treasury secretary in 2021.
This year, she oversaw the rollout of the American Women Quarters Program, which is designed to honor historic and trailblazing women on the nation’s official quarters.
Yellen worked this year to reassure Americans about the economy amid high inflation and soaring gas prices.
Gun safety advocates
While the U.S. is rocked by gun violence every year, 2022 was particularly painful for many Americans.
The mass shooting at an elementary school in Uvalde, Texas, shocked the nation and was one of the deadliest school shootings in U.S. history. The tragedy led to the first bipartisan law on gun control in decades.
After Uvalde — and a deadly hate attack in Buffalo, N.Y. — thousands demonstrated across the U.S. to call for stricter gun control laws. | https://www.wivb.com/hill-politics/heres-who-is-on-times-2022-person-of-the-year-shortlist/ | 2022-12-05 20:52:30 | 0 | https://www.wivb.com/hill-politics/heres-who-is-on-times-2022-person-of-the-year-shortlist/ |
WASHINGTON, June 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The CPSC announces today the following recalls are posted in cooperation with the firms listed below. Recalls can be viewed at www.cpsc.gov.
Ashley Furniture Industries Recalls Party Time Power Loveseats, Sofas and Recliners Due to Fire Hazard
Bell Sports Recalls Giro Merit Helmets Due to Risk of Head Injury
TJX Recalls Haining Degao Benches Due to Fall Hazard
Allied Air Enterprises Recalls Armstrong Air and Air Ease Gas Furnaces Due to Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Hazard
About the U.S. CPSC
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is charged with protecting the public from unreasonable risk of injury or death associated with the use of thousands of types of consumer products. Deaths, injuries, and property damage from consumer product-related incidents cost the nation more than $1 trillion annually. CPSC's work to ensure the safety of consumer products has contributed to a decline in the rate of injuries associated with consumer products over the past 50 years.
Federal law prohibits any person from selling products subject to a Commission ordered recall or a voluntary recall undertaken in consultation with the CPSC.
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DETROIT -- Owners of Dodge Magnum wagons, Dodge Challenger and Charger muscle cars and Chrysler 300 sedans are once again being warned to stop driving their vehicles as exploding air bags in those cars have now been confirmed to have killed a third person in the U.S. this year.
According to the Associated Press, Stellantis -- formerly known as Chrysler -- says owners of those vehicles in model years 2005-2010 should not drive their cars until they’ve had the air bags replaced and that fixing the problem is time sensitive to ensure the safety of people in those cars.
“Time is a critical element here because the risk increases with each day these air bag inflators go unreplaced,” said Tom McCarthy, global head of safety and regulatory compliance at Stellantis.
The latest warning comes roughly six weeks after the company previously warned drivers of impacted models to park their cars until the air bags are fixed. At that time, the company confirmed two deaths as a result of the exploding air bags and suspected a third death was related to the issue. Stellantis has now confirmed that third death was a result of the air bags.
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration the third person killed was driving a 2010 Chrysler 300. The AP reports a statement issued by Stellantis claims the owner of that car contacted the company about the air bag issue in 2018, but declined to have the problem fixed. Stellantis says it reached out to the owner 114 times over the last seven years with urgent messages to get the problem fixed, but the owner did not respond.
The person killed in the explosion was a family member of the car’s owner who had borrowed the vehicle from the owner when the inflator blew apart, according to Stellantis.
“This holiday season, don’t let yourself or someone you love be at risk of dying or being seriously injured because of a defective, recalled Takata air bag,” said NHTSA Acting Administrator Ann Carlson.
The issue with the air bags is caused by ammonium nitrate used in the air bags to create a small explosion which inflates air bags in a crash. Over time the ammonium nitrate can become more volatile especially if it’s exposed to moisture in the air and repeated high temperatures. The explosion can blow apart a metal canister which can then send shrapnel flying into the passenger compartment.
All three deaths in the U.S. this year occurred in warm weather states.
Stellantis has previously stated that even a minor crash in one of the untreated vehicles can cause a deadly explosion. At least 33 deaths have been attributed to the air bag explosions with 24 of those deaths happening in the U.S. More than 400 injuries have also been reported in connection with the problem.
Owners of impacted models can contact a local dealer to have the air bags fixed for free. The AP also reports that Stellantis will provide transportation to get the vehicles to and from a dealership. To check to see if your vehicle is in need of repairs, visit https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls and enter your 17-digit vehicle identification number.
The Takata recall is the largest in U.S. history as more than 67 million inflators have been recalled since 2009. More than 100 million have been recalled worldwide, the AP reports.
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TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — An advocacy group that also served as a safe space for the LGBTQ community in Beijing became the latest organization to close under a crackdown by Chinese leader Xi Jinping’s government.
“We very regretfully announce, due to forces beyond our control, the Beijing LGBT Center will stop operating today,” read a notice posted on the center’s official WeChat account Monday night.
Beijing LGBT Center did not respond to an email request for comment. The Ministry of Civil Affairs, which oversees nonprofits in China, also did not immediately respond to a faxed request for comment.
The group’s shuttering marks a critical blow for advocacy groups that once had been able to be public about their work for LGBTQ+ rights.
“They are not the first group, nor are they the largest, but because Beijing LGBT Center was in Beijing, it represented China’s LGBT movement,” said one Chinese activist who requested anonymity out of fear for his safety. “In our political, economic and cultural center, to have this type of organization. It was a symbol of the LGBT movement’s presence.”
The Beijing LGBT Center described its mission as evolving; it started as a safe space for the community to host events. Then it became an advocacy group aiming to “improve the living conditions for the sexually diverse community.” They offered low-cost mental health counseling and published lists of of LGBTQ-friendly health professionals.
Throughout its evolving mission, the center hosted public speakers, film screenings and other events. Mr. C, who keeps his real name secret to protect his parents’ privacy, was one of the center’s featured transgender speakers. Mr. C sued his former employers for letting him go after a 8-day trial period. He alleged it was because of his gender expression. They also hosted Liu Peilin, a transgender woman in her 60s, who spoke about being mocked online for dressing in women’s clothes.
Groups like the Beijing LGBT Center continued to publicly push for rights such as same-sex marriage even after a nationwide crackdown on human rights lawyers and activists that started in 2015 after Xi came to power.
In the past few years, that limited space has shrunk further.
The well-known group called LGBT Rights Advocacy China, which brought strategic lawsuits to push for policy change and expanding rights, closed down in 2021. The group’s founder was detained and the organization’s end was a condition of his release, according to an activist close to the group who was previously based in China but has since relocated abroad. He declined to be named out of fear of government retribution toward family in China.
In face of the constant pressure, he said, sometimes groups are not able to openly inform the community they serve about politically sensitive events they held, which would cause confusion.
Before the crackdown, LGBT Rights Advocacy China built a network of lawyers who were sympathetic and willing to help LGBTQ+ people with legal issues. They had several visible nationwide campaigns pushing for policy changes, such as recognizing same-sex marriage, through targeted lawsuits.
Police pressure on rights groups increased in the past few years, the activist said. Police often invited LGBTQ+ groups to “drink tea” — a euphemism for unofficial meetings that police use to keep track of certain targets. That used to happen in public spaces, but started taking place in private spaces, such as directly in front of activists’ homes. Police also started taking activists to the police station for these “teas,” the activist said.
LGBTQ+ organizations often don’t officially register, as it is difficult for them to get government approval, and officially registered groups that partner with them have also came under pressure. Sometimes groups, especially small ones, are shut down without an opportunity to tell the public, the activist said.
“The ones we’ve seen aren’t just these few, but actually the majority have shut down,” the activist said. “The pressure has continuously grown. It’s never stopped.”
In July 2021, WeChat shut down dozens of accounts with LGBTQ+ topics that were run by university students and non-profit groups. In response, some groups changed their names, removing words that like “gay” or “sexual minority” that would easily trigger the censors, though it was largely ineffective.
Until Monday, the Beijing LGBT Center stayed in operation despite the censors and growing pressure. The group worked with the United Nations Development Program to conduct a nationwide survey on sexuality and gender in 2015, aiming to provide a baseline on the hardships that face LGBTQ+ people living in China. The survey asked respondents about their access to social services, health care, and how societal attitudes affected them.
In recent years, the group has focused on workplace diversity and inclusion. Last week, the center posted an article celebrating 15 years of work. “Beijing LGBT never had much money, and very few staffers, it was all dependent on hundreds of volunteers,” the article read.
“Their shutdown makes one feel very helpless. As groups large and small shut down or stop hosting events, there’s no longer a place where one can see hope,” said another Chinese activist who requested anonymity for fear of government retribution. | https://www.binghamtonhomepage.com/news/international/beijing-lgbt-center-shuttered-as-crackdown-grows-in-china/ | 2023-05-16 15:32:28 | 1 | https://www.binghamtonhomepage.com/news/international/beijing-lgbt-center-shuttered-as-crackdown-grows-in-china/ |
NEW YORK, March 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ --
WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds purchasers of the securities of Inspirato Incorporated (NASDAQ: ISPO) between May 11, 2022 and December 15, 2022, both dates inclusive (the "Class Period") of the important April 17, 2023 lead plaintiff deadline, in the securities class action commenced by the Firm.
SO WHAT: If you purchased Inspirato securities during the Class Period you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out of pocket fees or costs through a contingency fee arrangement.
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AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Aug. 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --
- Dodge announces first of seven special-edition "Last Call" models with Dodge Challenger Shakedown
- 2023 Dodge Challenger Shakedown recreates Dodge Shakedown Challenger concept, shown at 2016 SEMA Show, and follows the original's black-and-red interior and exterior appearance
- Special-edition Dodge Challenger Shakedown includes red "392" fender graphics, "Shakedown" spoiler graphic and stripe with red accent, red six-piston Brembo brakes, "Shakedown" IP badge, Alcantara seats with red stitching and more
- Only 1,000 Dodge Challenger Shakedown models planned for production
- Six special-edition Dodge Challenger and Charger models will be revealed through Sept. 21, 2022
- Seventh and final 2023 Dodge model — the very last of its kind — will be revealed at the 2022 SEMA Show in Las Vegas, scheduled for Nov. 1-4, 2022
- Like all 2023 Dodge Challenger and Charger models, Dodge Challenger Shakedown vehicles will carry a commemorative "Last Call" underhood plaque
- Details and specific information on the 2023 Dodge Challenger Shakedown available at Dodge.com
- Information on the Never Lift 24-month road map to the Dodge brand's future is available at DodgeGarage.com
Dodge is revealing the first of the brand's "Last Call" lineup of seven special-edition 2023 models, drawing a line back to 2016 to celebrate an iconic Dodge concept vehicle with the special-edition 2023 Dodge Challenger Shakedown.
The 2023 Dodge Challenger Shakedown pays tribute the original Dodge Shakedown Challenger concept, which shook up the display floor when unveiled at the 2016 Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) Show in Las Vegas. The special-edition 2023 Dodge Challenger Shakedown follows the original's theme of a black-and-red interior and exterior that fuses a modern and vintage feel.
Dodge "Last Call" special-edition models celebrate the Dodge Challenger and Dodge Charger, which in their current form are coming to an end. Six special-edition Challenger and Charger models will be revealed through September 21, 2022. The seventh and final 2023 Dodge model — the very last of its kind — will be revealed at the 2022 SEMA Show in Las Vegas, scheduled for Nov. 1-4, 2022.
"Dodge Speed Week may be over, but our brand is far from finished in shaking up the muscle car world," said Tim Kuniskis, Dodge brand chief executive officer – Stellantis. "We're following up Speed Week reveals of the future of electrified muscle in the Dodge Charger Daytona SRT Concept and our first electrified vehicle in the 2023 Dodge Hornet R/T by announcing six special, commemorative-edition models in a little over a month."
2023 Dodge Challenger Shakedown
The Dodge Challenger Shakedown will be truly unique: only 1,000 special-edition models are planned for production: 500 Dodge Challenger Shakedown R/T Scat Pack (in Destroyer Grey) and 500 Challenger Shakedown R/T Scat Pack Widebody (in Pitch Black) vehicles will be produced.
Special-edition Dodge Challenger Shakedown models will come loaded with content from the Plus Group, Technology Group, Navigation, Carbon/Suede and Dynamics Package (for Challenger R/T Scat Pack).
Unique features of the Dodge Challenger Shakedown special-edition model include:
- Legendary cold-air-grabbing Mopar Shaker hood
- Mopar Shaker intake
- "Shaker" underhood decal
- Red "392" fender graphics
- "Shakedown" spoiler graphic
- Shakedown stripe with red accent
- Black "Challenger" grille badge
- Unique R/T grille badge
- 20-by-9.5-inch Low Gloss Black Slingshot wheels
- 20-by-11-inch Carbon Black Warp Speed wheels (Widebody)
- Red six-piston Brembo brakes
- "Shakedown" instrument panel (IP) badge
- Premium Black Nappa/Alcantara seats with red stitching
- Red interior accent stitching on IP, console, steering wheel, seats
- Demonic Red seatbelts
Dodge Challenger Shakedown models will be allocated to specific dealerships, with pricing and dealer information shared on DodgeGarage.com when vehicle ordering opens later this fall.
Details on the 2023 Dodge Challenger Shakedown are available at Dodge.com. The next Dodge "Last Call" model will be announced on August 31, 2022. Information on the Never Lift 24-month road map to the Dodge brand's future is available at DodgeGarage.com.
"Last Call" Highlights
In addition to the seven special models, Dodge brand will also celebrate its 2023 model lineup by bringing back three beloved heritage exterior colors: B5 Blue, Plum Crazy purple and Sublime green. One popular modern color, Destroyer Grey, also returns to the fold. Charger and Challenger will each offer 14 total 2023 exterior color options. 2023 Charger and Challenger R/T models will also feature new "345" fender badging, a callout to the 345-cubic-inch HEMI® engine under the hood.
All 2023 Dodge Charger and Challenger models will also carry a special commemorative "Last Call" underhood plaque, making every 2023 Charger and Challenger a true collector's vehicle. The brushed aluminum underhood "Last Call" plaque features the vehicle name and a vehicle silhouette, as well as "Designed in Auburn Hills" and "Assembled in Brampton" to proclaim each vehicle's origin.
The brand is also expanding the reach of its popular SRT Jailbreak models, which were introduced earlier this year for the Dodge Charger and Challenger SRT Hellcat Redeye Widebody, unlocking color combination ordering restrictions and exclusive content. For 2023 model year, Jailbreak models will also be available for the 717-horsepower Challenger and Charger SRT Hellcat, providing even more owners the option of building their own one-of-a-kind muscle car.
Dodge is taking a new approach in getting the Charger and Challenger in the hands of its enthusiasts. The entire 2023 Charger and Challenger model-year run will be allocated to dealerships all at once, helping customers to identify and secure their dream cars more easily. Dodge will provide customers a guide for locating their desired Charger or Challenger at DodgeGarage.com, which will include information on all 2023 Charger and Challenger inventory at each Dodge dealership.
Ordering information for the 2023 Dodge Charger and Challenger will be announced fall 2022.
Dodge//SRT
For more than 100 years, the Dodge brand has carried on the spirit of brothers John and Horace Dodge. Their influence continues today as Dodge shifts into high gear with a lineup that delivers unrivaled performance in each of the segments where they compete.
Dodge drives forward as a pure performance brand, offering SRT Hellcat versions of the Dodge Challenger, Dodge Charger and Dodge Durango, as well as an R/T plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) version of the all-new 2023 Dodge Hornet, representing the brand's first-ever electrified performance vehicle. Dodge delivers the drag-strip dominating 807-horsepower Dodge Challenger SRT Super Stock; the 797-horsepower Dodge Charger SRT Redeye, the most powerful and fastest mass-produced sedan in the world; and the 710-horsepower Dodge Durango SRT Hellcat, the most powerful SUV ever; and best-in-class standard performance in the compact utility vehicle segment with the Dodge Hornet. Combined, these four muscle vehicles make Dodge the industry's most powerful brand, offering more horsepower than any other American brand across its entire lineup.
In 2022, the Dodge brand ranked No. 1 in the J.D. Power APEAL Study (mass market), making it the only domestic brand ever to do so three years in a row. In 2020, Dodge was named the "#1 Brand in Initial Quality," making it the first domestic brand ever to rank No. 1 in the J.D. Power Initial Quality Study (IQS).
Dodge is part of the portfolio of brands offered by leading global automaker and mobility provider Stellantis. For more information regarding Stellantis (NYSE: STLA), please visit www.stellantis.com.
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California bill would regulate police use of facial recognition technology in body cams
SACRAMENTO, Calif. - A California assemblyman introduced a new bill to set parameters for how and when law enforcement officers can use facial recognition technology in body cameras.
"Rather than have every agency come up with their own set of standards, every jurisdiction do their own thing, we’re really proud to do something statewide," said Assemblyman Phil Ting (D-San Francisco).
Currently, there are no statewide restrictions on facial recognition technology, because Ting’s previous bill sunset in January of this year. Signed in 2019, the bill placed a three-year-ban on the technology.
The ban faced stiff opposition from law enforcement groups.
"Across the country, real world examples of law enforcement using facial recognition technology to solve major crimes showcases just how important this technology can be towards protecting our communities," said San Leandro police Chief Abdul Pridgen.
Pridgen is also a member of the California Police Chiefs Association.
Ting and state Sen. Steven Bradford (D-Gardena) are working with the CPCA on AB 642, the Facial Recognition Privacy Act.
"Create standards, and safeguards governing the use of facial recognition technology," said Pridgen. "That both defends the public from misuse and privacy violations but allows law enforcement to use towards our public safety goals."
If passed the bill would prohibit the use of facial matches as the only reason for arrest or search, block the use of manually produced images, and prohibit use on the basis of a person's race, gender or religion.
"We want to make sure that when its used, it’s used right," said Bradford. "Because we have seen where people of color have been falsely identified as criminals."
Several Bay Area cities have banned police use of facial recognition including San Francisco, Oakland and Alameda.
Civil rights groups have opposed the use of the technology including the Electronic Frontier Foundation, which released a statement that read in part, "…we believe face recognition technology in the hands of police and other government agencies presents an inherent threat to our privacy, free expression, information security, and social justice — and so government use should be banned." | https://www.fox10phoenix.com/news/california-bill-would-regulate-police-use-of-facial-recognition-technology-in-body-cams | 2023-03-09 15:13:40 | 1 | https://www.fox10phoenix.com/news/california-bill-would-regulate-police-use-of-facial-recognition-technology-in-body-cams |
6.7 MW community solar farm in Orleans, New York to begin generating clean energy to the grid
TORONTO, Sept. 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - OYA Renewables, an energy transition solutions platform, announced today that one of their solar projects, Robinson Road, a 6.7 megawatt (MWDC) solar farm in Orleans, New York, has reached commercial operation and will support broad consumer access to solar-powered electricity generation across the state.
The community solar project completed the final stage of commissioning in June of 2022. The 6.7 MWDC solar farm is expected to generate approximately 10,490,000 kilowatt-hours (kWh) annually, the equivalent of offsetting an estimated 7,434 metric tons of carbon and providing enough clean energy to power over 1,600 households annually. In total, OYA has 13 additional New York community solar projects expected to reach commercial operation by mid-2023, adding to OYA's pipeline that already exceeds 572 MWs in the State.
"We applaud the State of New York for being a driving force in the renewable energy transition with innovative programs to accelerate the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions and reduce the cost of electricity, says Manish Nayar, Founder and Chairman of OYA Renewables. "We see the immediate impact on subscribers to OYA's community solar programs as each new solar project goes online and a zero-carbon future comes closer to being realized."
Doreen M. Harris, President and CEO, NYSERDA said, "This year New York became the top community solar market in the nation thanks to the many public-private partnerships that have been created under our successful NY-Sun Initiative. Community-centered projects like OYA's Robinson Road will ensure more families and businesses have access to affordable and renewable solar power that will help provide savings on their electricity bill and improve local air quality."
The project received $1.4 million in support through the New York State Energy Research and Development's (NYSERDA) NY-Sun program, the state's signature $1.8 billion initiative to advance the scale-up of solar while driving energy costs down and making solar energy more accessible to homes, businesses, and communities. The project advances New York's Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act goal to generate 70 percent of the state's electricity from renewable sources by 2030.
OYA is committed to providing affordable, renewable energy that is accessible to all, including municipalities, commercial businesses, and residential households. A notable subscriber is Rensselaer County in New York, which signed an agreement to join OYA Renewables' state-wide community solar program with a subscription to OYA's local solar project on Robinson Road. A portion of each OYA solar project is dedicated to supporting disadvantaged communities.
OYA Renewables is leading the renewable energy transition with an exceptional track record as a top ten community solar developer. Founded in 2009, OYA has developed over 1,440 MWDC and has a pipeline of 6 GW of distributed and utility-scale solar projects across North America. Focused on the expansion of renewable energy and the integration of other clean technologies, OYA is committed to delivering long-term clean energy solutions to clients supporting their renewable energy objectives and providing access to clean energy for underserved communities. OYA has a highly engaged, seasoned and diverse workforce, with offices in Toronto and Boston.
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ActionIQ Earns Editor's Choice on Built In's Best Places to Work List
NEW YORK, Jan. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Built In this week announced that ActionIQ was honored in its 2023 Best Places To Work Awards. Specifically, ActionIQ earned a place on "Editor's Choice: Best Hybrid Places to Work". The annual awards program includes companies of all sizes, from startups to those in the enterprise, and honors both remote-first employers as well as companies in large tech markets across the U.S.
"We are thrilled to be honored by Built In by being included on their Esteemed 2023 Best Places To Work Awards. Since our inception, we have worked to provide our employees a great place to not only work, but to thrive. This comes with having benefits that focus on the whole person like generous PTO, parental leave, wellness initiatives, professional development, and a charitable matching program to enable our employees to give back to causes that matter to them," said Stacy Larkin, Vice President, People & Employee Success, ActionIQ. "If our employees feel valued and cared for, they do good work – which any company would value."
Built In determines the winners of Best Places to Work based on an algorithm, using company data about compensation and benefits. To reflect the benefits candidates are searching for more frequently on Built In, the program also weighs criteria like remote and flexible work opportunities, programs for DEI and other people-first cultural offerings.
"It's my honor to congratulate this year's Best Places to Work winners," says Sheridan Orr, Chief Marketing Officer, Built In. "These exemplary companies understand their people are their most valuable asset, and they've stepped up to meet the modern professional's new expectations, including the desire to work for companies that deliver purpose, growth and inclusion. These winners set the stage for a human-centered future of work, and we can't wait to see that future unfold."
Built In is creating the largest platform for technology professionals globally. Monthly, millions of the industry's most in-demand professionals visit the site from across the world. They rely on our platform to stay ahead of tech trends and news, learn skills to accelerate their careers and find opportunities at companies whose values they share. Built In also serves 2,000 customers, innovative companies ranging from startups to those in the Fortune 500. By putting their stories in front of our uniquely engaged audience, we help them hire otherwise hard-to-reach tech professionals. www.builtin.com
Built In's esteemed Best Places to Work Awards, now in its fifth year, honor companies across numerous categories: 100 Best Places to Work, 50 Best Startup Places to Work, 100 Best Midsize Places to Work, 100 Best Large Places to Work and Editor's Choice: 100 Best Hybrid Places to Work. The program honors companies – remote, hybrid and in-office – with the best total rewards packages across the U.S. and in the following tech hubs: Atlanta, Austin, Boston, Chicago, Colorado, Dallas, Houston, Los Angeles, Miami, New York, San Diego, San Francisco, Seattle and Washington DC.
ActionIQ brings order to CX chaos. Our Customer Experience Hub empowers everyone to be a CX champion by giving business teams the freedom to explore and action on customer data while helping technical teams extend and enhance existing technology investments to manage data governance, costs and performance. Enterprise brands such as Autodesk, Neiman Marcus, Hertz and many more use our CX Hub to drive growth through extraordinary customer experiences. Learn more at actioniq.com .
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FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — A 19-year-old Florida man is now facing three first-degree-murder charges related to a shooting last week that killed a television news reporter, a 9-year-old girl and a 38-year-old woman, sheriff’s officials said Tuesday.
Investigators said Moses fatally shot Nathacha Augustin seconds after the car she was riding in stopped to offer him a ride. He ran after the shooting and hours later returned to the scene while television crews were working on a story about the shooting, authorities said.
Investigators said Moses first went into a nearby house, where he shot T’yonna Major, a young gymnast, and her mother. The mother told investigators she woke up to her daughter yelling, “he shot me,” as she ran and jumped on her bed, the warrant said. She said the man then shot her in the arm. She told investigators she barricaded herself and her daughter in the master bedroom until deputies arrived.
She said T’Yonna described the suspect and said he had come through the rear door to the home, the warrant said. The mother said she normally kept the doors locked but sometimes left them unlocked after letting the dog out.
T’Yonna died at a hospital a short time after the shooting.
After leaving the Major’s house, the suspect walked to the vehicle belonging to the Spectrum News 13 crew, where he fatally shot reporter Dylan Lyons and critically wounded video journalist Jesse Walden.
Deputies responded to the scene after getting 911 calls from both locations.
Investigators talked to a reporter and videographer from WFTV, another news station that was covering the story of the initial killing.
They told deputies the man had been walking toward them with a gun and they were able to video him as he left the scene. They called 911 and then made their way to the Spectrum News 13 vehicle, where they saw Lyons and Walden had been shot, the warrant said.
Deputies found Moses a short distance from the area within minutes. They said he was sweating as he walked toward them. They found a Glock .40-caliber handgun in his pants which they noted was still hot to the touch, meaning it had been fired recently.
The warrant said a witness was able to identify Moses through a photo lineup.
The warrant noted the gun’s slide was in the locked position and the magazine was still inserted, which is consistent with the firearm being shot “until it ran out of ammunition and the slide locking to the rear.”
Moses was taken to a hospital where he was evaluated, but the warrant said he did not communicate with deputies or the hospital staff but made facial expressions, such as smiling. At times he “made hand symbols of guns as he pointed the gun at his head,” the warrant said.
Once at the sheriff’s office, he continued refusing to speak with investigators, pretending to be asleep.
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ATLANTA, April 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Black Women's Health Imperative (BWHI) issues the following statement on SCOTUS decision to preserve access to safe medication abortion.
"This morning Black women across America have one less worry," said Linda Goler Blount, MPH, President of Black Women's Health Imperative.
Late last night the Supreme Court issued a decision to pause a lower court ruling in Alliance for Hippocratic Medicine v. FDA. A ruling that challenged the FDA's 23-year-old approval of mifepristone, part of a two-drug protocol for medication abortion, the most common form of abortion in the US.
"The preservation of the right to drugs used to support women's overall reproductive health means Black women can make healthcare decisions without fear of arrest or incarceration," said Blount. "Since the dismantling of Roe, BWHI has worried about the health and safety of Black women in the face of unabashed legal maneuvers flagrantly designed to prevent Black women from making the most basic health care decisions. This morning, we are less worried, but we remain vigilant. Our fight for complete rights to bodily autonomy continues."
BWHI will continue to stand with our partners in this fight and remain steadfast in our mission to protect and promote the health equity needs of Black women.
About the Black Women's Health Imperative:
The Black Women's Health Imperative is the first and only national non-profit organization created for and by Black women dedicated to improving the health and wellness of our nation's 22 million Black women and girls -- physically, emotionally, and financially. Our core mission is advancing health equity and social justice for Black women, across their lifespan, through policy, advocacy, education, research, and leadership development. www.bwhi.org
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WFO BOSTON Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Tuesday, April 11, 2023
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RED FLAG WARNING
URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
946 AM EDT Tue Apr 11 2023
...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EDT THIS EVENING
FOR NORTHERN CONNECTICUT...
* AFFECTED AREA...In Connecticut, Hartford, Tolland and Windham.
* TIMING...Tuesday from 10 am through 7 pm.
* WINDS...Southwest 10 to 20 mph. Gusts of 30-35 mph this
afternoon.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...Between 15 to 20 percent.
* TEMPERATURES...In the mid 60s.
* LIGHTNING...None.
* IMPACTS...Very dry conditions and gusty winds will result in
potentially critical fire weather conditions.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions
are either occurring now or will shortly. Any fires that start
may spread rapidly and become difficult to extinguish.
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ST. PAUL, Minn., Jan. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The University of St. Thomas announced a $75 million gift from Lee and Penny Anderson of Naples, Florida, for a multiuse, on-campus arena in St. Paul for its Division I men's and women's hockey and basketball programs.
It is the single largest monetary gift ever given to a Minnesota university and brings hockey to campus for the first time at the state's largest private university.
Partnering with Ryan Companies US, Inc., and Crawford Architects, St. Thomas aims to break ground in 2024, with a fall 2025 target opening. Aside from games, the arena will host commencement ceremonies, academic convocations, career fairs and other events.
"This is about more than just hockey and basketball games – this is a gift that will be transformative for our entire St. Paul campus, enhance the experience of our students, and raise visibility for the university as a whole," said St. Thomas President Rob Vischer. "It also creates a new community and economic asset for the Twin Cities, the state of Minnesota, and the region."
The $75 million gift surpasses a previous $60 million donation made by the Andersons in 2007 for the construction of the Anderson Student Center, Anderson Athletic and Recreation Complex and Anderson Parking Facility. This latest donation is the ninth-largest known gift to college athletics nationally.
"For 138 years, St. Thomas has demonstrated commitment to excellence in all that it does, and this arena shows that same commitment to our Division I transition," said Phil Esten, St. Thomas vice president for athletics. "Tommie hockey and basketball compete in some of the country's best conferences, and this new arena will provide practice, competition and fan experiences expected of a Division I program. This gift helps St. Thomas to continue its upward trajectory in athletics and as an institution."
The Andersons are the university's largest donors and have played a major role in St. Thomas' evolution from small, liberal arts college to national, Catholic university.
"St. Thomas has a higher calling in that it develops graduates who are leaders with high moral character who believe strongly in the mission to serve the common good. These are the kinds of leaders the world needs now more than ever," Lee Anderson said.
In 2021, St. Thomas made history as the first Division III institution in the modern NCAA to transition directly to Division I.
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Teen dies from drowning complications after water rescue, coroner says
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WMBF/Gray News) - A teen rescued last week after having trouble in the water at a South Carolina beach has died.
WMBF reports Andrea Renee Brown, 14, and her 15-year-old brother were swimming in the ocean when they suddenly needed to be rescued on April 15.
The teens were rushed to a local hospital, but the Horry County coroner said Brown ended up dying from drowning complications on Monday.
A family member said they were visiting the Grand Strand area from Four Oaks, North Carolina.
Myrtle Beach Fire Department Battalion Chief Marvin Hickman said about 15 rescue crews responded to the original call.
Hickman said it did not appear that the teens got stuck in a rip current but it was a red flag day with high surf and strong currents. He also cautioned all beachgoers to know their limits when in the water.
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SPORTS SCOREBOARD —July 7
American Legion Baseball —Region V Jrs. Tournament
(4) Portsmouth vs. (1) Waverly, 10 a.m.
(3) Hillsboro vs. (2) Chillicothe, 1 p.m.
SPORTS SCOREBOARD —July 8
American Legion Baseball —Region V Jrs. Tournament
Hillsboro-Chillicothe loser vs. Portsmouth-Waverly loser, 10 a.m. (loser eliminated)
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LOS ANGELES (AP) — Often dubbed the prince of indie music, Mac DeMarco has built a devoted fanbase through his mix of distinct slacker rock and being unafraid to show off his endearingly offbeat personality.
His latest release — a nine-hour, 199-song album — has confounded and stunned fans and critics alike. But for DeMarco, it was a way to reach his next creative phase.
“If I’m going to write something, I need to move forward,” he said in a recent interview, his first since his opus, “One Wayne G,” was released. “I like this stuff. I’d like to share it. I don’t really know how. I might as well just give it all at the same time.”
The album is a window into DeMarco’s creative process, as well as his extensive range as an artist. He drew the cover art himself as a finishing touch to the personal project. “It’s a self-portrait. And that’s essentially what ‘One Wayne G’ is, you know, five years of me,” he said.
The album arrived roughly three months after “Five Easy Hot Dogs,” a collection of instrumental songs he recorded during a road trip and is particularly proud of.
But more than just a way to get unreleased and some seemingly unfinished songs off his chest, the 33-year-old saw “One Wayne G” as an opportunity to subvert expectations of what releasing an album nowadays should look like.
“People are making music for TikTok or really short songs and there’s like 9,000 writers on a pop song. It’s very single-driven. So, I was like, ‘Well, I’m going to put out like nine hours and most of it won’t have song titles. It will just have dates,’” he recalled.
The scope of the album is daunting, but listeners have found rewards in all those tracks. Paste Magazine summed it up: “There’s a Tender Album Hidden Inside Mac DeMarco’s One Wayne G, But It’ll Take You Nine Hours to Find It.”
DeMarco made a name for himself as a singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist known for his laid-back style of music. He has become synonymous with his DIY-ethos and his proselytization of analog recording methods.
He showed up for his interview with The Associated Press in the most unfussy way possible. Missing were the combination of publicists, managers and hair and makeup people that often trail stars to interviews.
Instead, DeMarco rode his motorcycle to downtown Los Angeles from his home a few miles away, sporting a solid blue hoodie with his keys and a keychain which reads “Millionaire in Training” hanging around his neck.
And while DeMarco was confused by the question about his missing entourage, the musician conceded that he has reached a surprising level of fame.
He built a steady following after he released his second full-length studio album, “Salad Days,” but said he doesn’t feel pressure to recreate the same kind of sound that led to his ascent. “There are a lot of people that want me to just make ‘Salad Days’ over and over and over again,” he said. “But that was a certain period.
“I’ve made a bunch of records that have made me enough money to live comfortably and like, I’m in a position where I can make the art that I want to make,” he said. “I don’t know, I just enjoy —I love music. Music is cool.”
DeMarco likes to segment his music into periods. “Five Easy Hot Dogs” emerged from a road trip that he said would only end once he finished the album.
“It all feels like it’s just so encapsulated. It’s kind of like, ‘This is a period in time. This is where it was made. This is where it was mixed. This is the vibe.’ And you know, for me, I like that,” he said. “People can take it however they want, but it was an important period in my life.”
He plans to make his next album the same way, except this time on his motorcycle. Asked how that would work, he grinned, as if having a plan up his sleeve, and replied, “I’ll figure it out.”
In addition to music, DeMarco has gained a reputation for some offbeat antics.
There’s the time he was beaten and tied up on “The Eric Andre Show,” or the time he brought Nathan Fielder on stage at his Los Angeles concert and the pair kissed, something DeMarco didn’t remember. Or one might come across his “ Advanced Studio Recording Techniques,” a series of insightful but mostly absurd videos, during which his face is inexplicably doused in Vaseline.
“It was fun at first, but then, especially the longer my hair is, the worse it is getting the Vaseline off,” he recalled. “It doesn’t matter how much shampoo you use. You have it in there for about a week.”
Although his irreverent attitude is still very much intact, the Canadian musician appears to have matured and mellowed with age. He has cut out caffeine and alcohol, regularly sees an acupuncturist and quit smoking a year ago while on his “Five Easy Hot Dogs” road trip.
“I don’t like being beholden to things like that, you know? As humans, we got to have water, you got to have shelter, you got to have food. That’s enough things to be trapped by,” he said of his spartan lifestyle.
But DeMarco still enjoys a good prank. After “One Wayne G” dropped, his record label teased a physical release of the 199 songs on social media, something fans will be disappointed to discover is not going to happen.
“We had these fake mock-ups of a vinyl and a cassette and it’s just like, it’s not going to fit. I’m sorry,” he laughed. | https://www.wearegreenbay.com/entertainment/ap-entertainment/mac-demarco-on-fame-and-why-he-indulged-on-a-199-song-album/ | 2023-05-09 18:40:29 | 0 | https://www.wearegreenbay.com/entertainment/ap-entertainment/mac-demarco-on-fame-and-why-he-indulged-on-a-199-song-album/ |
KDAF (DALLAS) — Next time you’re looking to grab a bite at a restaurant but feel like bringing the family dog, Lazy Dog restaurant has you covered.
Here, everybody is treated with top priority – even guests who walk on all fours. It’s nearly ‘im-paw-ssible’ to leave their doors without a wagging tail and a full tummy!
At Lazy Dog, humans eat very well – with handcrafted dishes including their Katsu Chicken Sando, BBQ Bison Meatloaf and the Lumberjack Pancake Tacos, their brunch specialty item. They serve a selection of specialty cocktails too, including their Lazy Dog Old Fashioned, served with a slice of candied bacon.
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This weekend’s college football on FOX: Indiana vs. No. 2 Ohio State highlights Week 11 quadruple header
College football fans can start their day and end their night on FOX with four great games featuring conference rivals this weekend.
Coverage kicks off at 10 a.m. ET Saturday with Big Noon Kickoff on FOX followed by a Big Ten clash between Indiana (3-6) and No. 2 Ohio State (9-0) at noon ET.
And the second game of the quadruple header is at 3:30 p.m. ET when Maryland (6-3) hits the road for a matchup with No. 14 Penn State (7-2).
Then the action heads to the west coast for a pair of PAC-12 showdowns beginning with No. 25 Washington (7-2) vs. No. 6 Oregon (8-1) at 7 p.m. ET. And at 10 p.m. ET, the action concludes when Arizona (3-6) travels to California to take on No. 12 UCLA (8-1).
FILE-Ohio State Buckeyes running back Evan Pryor (21) stiff arms Indiana Hoosiers defensive lineman Weston Kramer (99) during a game between the Ohio State Buckeyes and the Indiana Hoosiers in 2021. (Michael Allio/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
Indiana vs. No. 2 Ohio State
Ohio State didn’t look sharp in their win against Northwestern last week and will have a chance to get back on track against Indiana, who lost to Penn State.
The Buckeyes can't look past the Hoosiers, who have lost six-straight games, this weekend since OSU next week has a big Thanksgiving week showdown with No. 3 Michigan that has massive college football playoff implications.
Ohio State quarterback C.J. Stroud will look to get their offensive passing game going Saturday against an Indiana defense that struggled this season on defense.
Indiana QB Connor Bazelak returns as the starter after missing last week's game against Penn State with an injury. Bazelak averages a Big Ten-high 47 pass attempts per game but is completing a conference-low 54.9%.
Indiana hasn't beaten Ohio State since 1988 and has a 26-game losing streak against the Buckeyes. The Hoosiers desperately need a win to remain eligible for a bowl game.
Maryland vs. No. 14 Penn State
Penn State must keep winning to get to a New Year’s Six bowl and Maryland looks to rebound after losing at Wisconsin last week.
Maryland QB Taulia Tagovailoa’s versatility as a passer and runner will be key against a Penn State secondary that rarely gets beat on timing routes.
The Nittany Lions have won six of eight in the series since the Terrapins joined the Big Ten in 2014. Penn State averaged nearly 44 points per game in those wins. Maryland’s 35-19 victory in 2020 came with Beaver Stadium empty amid the pandemic.
If Maryland wants a chance to win, they will have to get help from their running game led by RB Roman Hemby who's averaging 6.17 yards per carry this season. Hemby has 63 touches for 391 yards and four touchdowns in three games.
The Nittany Lions have won six of eight in the series since the Terrapins joined the Big Ten in 2014. Penn State averaged nearly 44 points per game in those wins. Maryland’s 35-19 victory in 2020 came with Beaver Stadium empty amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
No. 25 Washington vs. No. 6 Oregon
This game features two of the top quarterbacks in the nation, Oregon’s Bo Nix and Washington’s Michael Penix Jr.
Nix had a great game in a win against Colorado last week. Nix had his third straight game with at least five touchdowns. He now has 36 total touchdowns this season — 22 passing, 13 rushing, and one receiving — and is getting more Heisman Trophy consideration as the season continues.
Penix Jr. is the national leader in passing yards per game with 359.1. He has 3,232 yards passing for the season, 23 touchdown passes, and five interceptions. The QB had a streak of eight straight games with 300 or more yards passing that just ended last week in a victory over Oregon State.
The Huskies defense led by linebacker Edefuan Ulofoshio faces a tough task against a Ducks offense that ranks first in the Pac-12 and second nationally with an average of 520.6 yards of offense per game. They rank first in the Pac-12 and are tied for third nationally with an average of 43.1 points a game.
The rivalry between the two schools dates back to 1900 and Washington hasn’t traveled to Eugene, Oregon, since 2018, when the Ducks beat them 30-27 in overtime.
Arizona vs. No. 12 UCLA
UCLA is ranked in the Top 10 in November for the first time in eight years and finds itself among the top 12 teams in the College Football Playoff.
Quarterback Dorian Thompson-Robinson rushed for a career-high 120 yards, and Keegan Jones added 98. Kazmeir Allen led the way with 137 yards and had his second straight game with a TD run of at least 70 yards.
Arizona is ranked 11th in the conference in rush defense, allowing 218.7 yards per game. The Wildcats have given up over 200 yards five times and 300 yards in three games.
If the Wildcats want to pull an upset, the team needs a better performance from quarterback Jayden de Laura. He threw for a season-low 159 yards and no touchdowns in last week’s 45-20 loss to Utah.
The sophomore is seventh nationally, averaging 312.6 yards per game. Over the last five games, de Laura has completed 62.1% of his passes for 22 touchdowns and eight interceptions and is averaging 344.2 yards per game.
Arizona faces their fourth AP top 12 team in their last five games, making them the first Pac-12 program since Washington in 2012 to go through that kind of a stretch.
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Former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie (R) said that he will decide on whether to make another bid for the presidency in the next 45 to 60 days.
“I think running for president of the United States is an intensely personal decision. And that’s one that anybody who’s considering it should have the right to make on their own regardless of anybody else’s thoughts on it,” Christine told the Washington Examiner.
Christie, who ran for his party’s nomination in 2016, told the Washington Examiner that the Republican Party should have a “robust primary” given the losses the party suffered over the last four years. He noted that former President Trump is “weaker” now than he was leading up to the 2020 election.
“With Donald Trump at the top of the ticket, you can be sure of the fact that we’ll have another four years of Joe Biden, and that to me is not acceptable for this country,” he said.
Christie is set to speak at an event in New Hampshire later this month, marking the latest Republican to travel to early-primary states. Other Republicans who have not declared a campaign for president, including Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and former Vice President Mike Pence, have also traveled to early primary states like New Hampshire, South Carolina and Iowa.
Trump, former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley and businessman Vivek Ramaswamy are the only Republican candidates to announce their bids for the White House so far.
Christie, who is a regular political commentator on ABC, has previously criticized Trump even after working on his 2016 and 2020 campaigns, saying earlier this month that “he’s not what he used to be.” He also has said that Trump could not beat Biden in 2024, but that candidates may have been hesitant to enter the race because of Trump’s attacks. | https://www.wowktv.com/hill-politics/christie-says-hell-decide-on-white-house-bid-in-45-to-60-days/ | 2023-03-16 14:10:50 | 1 | https://www.wowktv.com/hill-politics/christie-says-hell-decide-on-white-house-bid-in-45-to-60-days/ |
BRANCHVILLE, N.J. , July 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Selective Insurance today announced a partnership with SimpliSafe®, maker of award-winning home security systems, to provide eligible Selective homeowner policyholders with comprehensive and advanced home security technology and professional home monitoring capabilities. The partnership will help protect Selective's homeowner policyholders against some of the most common home hazards, including theft, fire, and water damage.
Selective's homeowner policyholders in approved states can request a complimentary 7-piece home security system from SimpliSafe. The system includes a base station, keypad, HD indoor security camera, entry sensor, water sensor, temperature sensor, and smoke detector, plus two months of SimpliSafe's most comprehensive professional monitoring. Policyholders who choose to receive a SimpliSafe security system and activate it with monitoring within sixty days of receipt will receive an automatic discount on their Selective insurance policy. Professional monitoring must be kept active to maintain the policy discount.
"By combining Selective's nearly 100 years of home insurance expertise with SimpliSafe's award-winning home security solutions, we're offering our customers extra peace of mind," said Allen Anderson, Senior Vice President, Personal Lines, Selective Insurance. "This latest addition to our suite of value-added products and services provides our customers even more ways to Be Uniquely Insured®."
SimpliSafe offers professional monitoring without long-term commitments, meaning any Selective homeowner policyholder who elects to receive a SimpliSafe security system can choose to cancel their monitoring services anytime. Policy discounts automatically apply to their homeowner's insurance policy with Selective but are eliminated with cancellation of monitoring.
"We're proud to be partnering with Selective Insurance, a like-minded, customer-centric company that is finding new ways to enhance their customers' wellbeing," explained Phil Mark, Head of Business Development at SimpliSafe. "We continue to find ways to deliver on our mission to make 'Every Home Secure' through partnerships such as this one, offering homeowners both the functional and emotional benefits that can be unlocked with our proactive joint offering."
This offer is available to eligible Selective homeowner policyholders in select states. To learn more, policyholders can reach out to their local Selective agent. Information about Selective's suite of value-added services is available here.
About Selective Insurance
Selective Insurance Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: SIGI) is a holding company for 10 property and casualty insurance companies rated "A+" (Superior) by AM Best. Through independent agents, the insurance companies offer standard and specialty insurance for commercial and personal risks and flood insurance through the National Flood Insurance Program's Write Your Own Program. Selective's unique position as both a leading insurance group and an employer of choice is recognized in a wide variety of awards and honors, including the Fortune 1000 and being certified as a Great Place to Work® in 2022 for the third consecutive year. For more information about Selective, visit www.Selective.com.
About SimpliSafe
SimpliSafe fundamentally changed the alarm industry, pioneering a new way to make home the safest place on earth for everyone. Founded in 2006, SimpliSafe now protects millions of people and is committed to its founding goal: to make every home secure. SimpliSafe has been coined the number one home security pick by several highly-esteemed publications and was recently awarded "Best Overall Home Security System of 2022" by U.S. News & World Report. SimpliCam, SimpliSafe, and the SimpliSafe logo are the registered trademarks of SimpliSafe, Inc. in the US and other countries.
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Alexander Bublik 2023 Terra Wortmann Open Odds
A match in the Terra Wortmann Open quarterfinals is next up for Alexander Bublik, and he will play Jannik Sinner. Bublik is +1400 to win it all at OWL Arena.
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Bublik at the 2023 Terra Wortmann Open
- Next Round: Quarterfinals
- Tournament Dates: June 16-25
- Venue: OWL Arena
- Location: Halle, Germany
- Court Surface: Grass
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Bublik's Next Match
Bublik will meet Sinner in the quarterfinals on Friday, June 23 at 6:00 AM ET, after beating Jan-Lennard Struff in the previous round 6-3, 6-7, 6-3.
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Bublik Stats
- Bublik beat Struff 6-3, 6-7, 6-3 on Thursday in the Round of 16.
- In 26 tournaments over the past year, Bublik has yet to win a title, and his overall record is 25-25.
- Bublik has not won any of his five tournaments on grass over the past 12 months, with a record of 8-4 on that surface.
- Bublik, over the past year, has played 50 matches across all court surfaces, and 25.3 games per match.
- In his 12 matches on a grass surface over the past 12 months, Bublik has averaged 25.3 games.
- Over the past 12 months, Bublik has won 78.7% of his service games, and he has won 20.4% of his return games.
- Over the past 12 months, in terms of serve/return winning percentages on grass, Bublik has won 81.4% of his games on serve and 29.1% on return.
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Global clothing brand automates processes and measures efficiency with Pipefy
SAN FRANCISCO, June 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Pipefy, the low-code business process automation platform that empowers "doers" to build automated workflows, was selected by Lacoste to solve customer payment complexities in its e-commerce division in Brazil. The Pipefy platform empowers Lacoste accounts payable and customer service teams to simplify complexities, and provides complete process visibility and the ability to measure efficiency.
"Pipefy empowers us to better control our business processes in a way that is simple and easy-to-use," said Vinicius Castro, Ecommerce Operations Coordinator at Lacoste. "The platform is fluid and has helped us establish an efficient, standardized reimbursement workflow. Because we adopted Pipefy and automated our process prior to the pandemic, we were able to easily transition this part of the business to a work from home model and still provide an excellent level of customer service."
Lacoste is a high-end apparel company with a global retail presence and a commitment to customer service. Before Pipefy, processing refunds required several manual steps that were difficult to track. Using Pipefy, Lacoste was able to accelerate this workflow and easily track the status of reimbursement requests and collect key metrics around team efficiency.
"Lacoste presented us with a problem, and we gave them a customized solution," said Lucas Souza, Customer Success Manager at Pipefy. "We wanted to empower Lacoste teams and managers to automate and accelerate their process, all while giving them the metrics they need to optimize the workflow. We aim to support Lacoste in its mission to serve customers and provide a seamless payment experience."
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Man charged with threatening to assassinate Biden, Secret Service says
MOBILE, Ala. (WALA/Gray News) – An Alabama man has been charged with threatening to kill President Joe Biden.
A criminal complaint filed by the U.S. Secret Service alleges that John Andrew Bazor Jr. called the White House switchboard at 9:37 p.m. on July 10.
“I am coming to assassinate the president; I can’t wait to see your faces when I put a bullet in him,” he said, according to the complaint.
Bazor, 37, is scheduled to have a detention hearing Wednesday afternoon. But his attorney, Gordon Armstrong, told WALA that it likely will be a moot issue since he has bond violations in unrelated state cases.
Secret Service agents tracked Bazor down to a motel on Monday. According to the complaint, Bazor admitted that the phone number used to call the White House was his and that he wanted to hurt the president.
“When asked why, Bazor said that he did not wish to harm the president, but then contradicted himself and said he did,” the agent wrote in an affidavit. “At this point, Bazor became more agitated,” pushed past the agents and headed toward the elevator.
Federal investigators learned that Bazor made several calls to the Secret Service office in Mobile the weekend before he called the White House.
Bazor “rambled throughout multiple calls,” the Secret Service affidavit states, and indicates that he went to the FBI office in Mobile to file a complaint. He also called the State Department and the CIA, according to the complaint.
A civilian tenant of the same building where the Secret Service in Mobile is located reported seeing a man in the lobby of the building on July 8, complaining that the agency had ruined his life.
Though never officially diagnosed, Bazor has exhibited signs of mental illness, according to the affidavit. The defendant’s mother and aunt both spoke to agents about his strange behavior. His mother told investigators that she had tried to have him involuntarily committed to a mental health facility and that he has long exhibited signs of instability.
She told agents that Bazor had been involuntarily committed to Mobile Infirmary in 2017 but never received a formal diagnosis. She said he threatened to blow up the Ton Place Suites in Mobile and went to Providence Hospital but was released soon after he arrived.
Prior to 2017, the mother told agents Bazor had been staying with a relative in New Mexico and was taken to the hospital for an unknown incident. The mother told agents she was told at the time that her son suffered from paranoid schizophrenia, the criminal complaint states.
Prosecutors on Wednesday asked a judge to order a psychiatric evaluation to determine whether Bazor is competent to stand trial. In addition to the defendant’s behavior in the past, they cited “numerous outbursts” during a probable cause hearing earlier this week and his resistance to mental health counselors during his arrest.
Armstrong said he supports the mental health evaluation, adding that the prosecution’s filing raises serious questions about whether his client is criminally liable due to his mental health issues.
“That kind of pretty well summarizes it … That’s kind of where it’s going at this point,” he said.
The Secret Service affidavit states that Bazor’s mother expressed fear of him and told agents that she sleeps with her keys in her pillowcase so that her son will not take her car. She told investigators that Bazor was trying to rent a vehicle so he could travel to Washington, and the defendant’s aunt also said he was trying to get a car, according to the complaint.
Bazor has demonstrated hostility against Biden in the past. On Facebook, about 10 months ago, he posted a petition urging the president’s impeachment. In another Facebook post, he showed a screen shot of an email he had sent to the office of Former President Donald Trump earlier this month. The profanity-laced email said the Drug Enforcement Administration officials were “like the largest gang of terrorist in the world so this could tear the world apart.” He complained about being “radiated.”
In other posts, Bazor accused the Mobile Police Department of trying to kill him and railed against the Freemasons and Illuminati. On the July 10, the same date he is accused of making the threat against Biden, he posted a video on Facebook of the outside of Mobile police headquarters.
The threat against Biden carries a maximum penalty of five years in prison.
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Leading location intelligence provider brings data solutions to users in the home rental and buying process
MONTREAL, Nov. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Local Logic, a location intelligence provider that quantifies location at scale to shape smarter developments and more sustainable cities, today announced a third-party reseller agreement with Black Knight, a premier provider of innovative, high-performance software, data and analytics for mortgage and home equity lending and servicing. Through this reseller agreement, Local Logic's product set will offer critical data to Black Knight's multiple listing service (MLS) community, enabling members to better understand their local areas and provide enhanced expertise to their customers.
Black Knight is integrating Local Logic's Local Content and Local Profiles into the dashboards available in the Black Knight Paragon Collaboration Center.
- The Local Content SDK evaluates all characteristics of a specific location. It displays Location Scores and related information, and it can be added to any property listing in Canada and the United States.
- Local Profiles offers over 60,000 U.S. profiles with each one including a neighborhood profile comprising rich, descriptive text about the transportation options, the services, the character of the neighborhood, an overview of the housing characteristics, a display of at least 12 Location Scores, a map showing boundaries of the neighborhood or city and a heatmap of those Location Scores.
"At Black Knight, we are laser-focused on solutions that facilitate the collaboration between real estate agents and their home buyers and sellers throughout the entire homeownership life cycle," said Chip McAvoy, EVP Real Estate Solutions, Black Knight Data & Analytics. "This agreement with Local Logic was a natural fit in providing homebuyers using our Collaboration Center with comprehensive and accurate localized information that will help them locate the home of their dreams."
"It is our top priority to ensure our membership is fully equipped to serve their customers by giving them access to the most relevant and accurate location insights," said Rhonda Ricketts, Senior Director of MLS Operations at ValleyMLS. "Black Knight is our technology partner and because of the integration with Local Logic's hyperlocal insights, our members can seamlessly provide rich, local content to their clients."
Local Logic partners with companies both within the residential and commercial industries, providing data in relation to every aspect outside the four walls of a property. Through this approach, the company is seeking to provide a means for more informed real estate decisions.
"Black Knight and Local Logic serve similar communities, and we saw a great opportunity to be able to provide crucial data to their membership," said Vincent-Charles Hodder, CEO and co-founder of Local Logic. "The information that will be provided on a local level will have an immense impact on how Black Knight users serve their customers by helping them understand and plan projects in these local communities that go beyond property boundaries."
Local Logic data is available for use on the Black Knight Paragon Collaboration Center portal today. For more information on Local Logic's solutions, please visit locallogic.co.
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Local Logic is a location intelligence platform that digitizes the built world for consumers, investors, developers, and governments – delivering unrivaled clarity and actionable insights capable of creating more sustainable, equitable cities. With more than 75 billion unique data points – the largest unique location data set in the U.S. and Canada – the platform creates a digital twin of cities, quantifying the built world and offering predictive, precise analytics to inform the present and future of over 250 million individual addresses.
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Noah Gragson kept a hard-charging Ty Gibbs at bay down the stretch and held on to win his third Xfinity Series race of the season Saturday night at Pocono Raceway.
Gragson also won at Phoenix and Talladega and he took JR Motorsports to victory lane for the second straight weekend. Justin Allgaier won last week at New Hampshire.
Gragson, linked to the vacant ride next season at Petty GMS Motorsports, bumped doors with Gibbs on the last lap and raced at the bottom of the track to pick up the win. Better yet, Gragson and Gibbs raced side-by-side for a clean, thrilling end in the wake of a feud that started last month at Portland International Raceway. Gragson vowed payback after Gibbs dumped him during the race.
No hard feelings at Pocono. Just great racing.
“That was probably the best I’ve ever driven there,” Gragson said. “I’m working my (rear) off to keep the 54 back there. With 15 to go, I didn’t think we could hold him off. I’m exhausted.”
Gragson, who celebrated by climbing the fence, will make his eighth Cup start of the season Sunday.
Gibbs said he was determined over the final few miles to keep the race and blamed himself for making mistakes that cost him the win driving for his grandfather, Joe Gibbs.
“I just didn’t put it together,” said the 19-year-old Gibbs.
Josh Berry was third, AJ Allmendinger fourth and Sheldon Creed fifth. Chevrolet put eight drivers in the top 10, with Gibbs and Toyota and 10th-place finisher Cole Custer in Ford the outliers.
The red flag was thrown late in the race following a scary wreck that turned Jeb Burton’s No. 27 Chevrolet upside down and it skidded down the track. The 29-year-old Burton, his car launched in the air and slammed on the hood, walked away unscathed.
“Man, that was not good,” Burton said. “Just appreciate the safety crew. They got to me fast.”
Keeping his cool in the television booth as he explained the wreck: Burton’s uncle, retired NASCAR driver Jeff Burton. Ricky Stenhouse Jr., Santino Ferrucci and Ronnie Bassett Jr., were also collected in the crash and knocked out of the race.
Sage Karam finished 20th in his first NASCAR race at the track and first time racing at the track since he triggered a wreck in a 2015 IndyCar race that killed IndyCar driver Justin Wilson. The 27-year-old Karam took a bike ride around the track this week, a necessary step to reflect on his own, challenging journey. He tweeted his thanks to the “racing community for all the positive vibes this week.”
Karam said he was still “stressed” and struggled with his decision in the days leading up to the race.
“Lot more pressure coming into this one that I put on myself than any other race, for sure,” Karam said. “I’m just happy to be leaving here today with a good memory and rewriting the book a little bit, I guess. It’s a new chapter for my experiences here at Pocono.”
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Foundational efforts in middle school and high school expand student career opportunities
DOWNERS GROVE, Ill., April 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Classroom instruction and funding for technology education and digital literacy should be an essential priority to prepare middle schools and high school students for success, new research by CompTIA Spark, the social impact arm of CompTIA, reveals.
The CompTIA Spark "Parent Perceptions of Technology and Careers" report, based on a survey of over 1,100 parents across the country, found that 80% believe tech education and digital literacy should be an essential funding priority. Parents see this instruction as a source of critical skills for students that will help them succeed in school, in life and in their future career.
"Technology curriculum can help parents and educators open students' minds to new learning opportunities and future careers," said Charles Eaton, CEO, CompTIA Spark.
Parents of middle and high school students have an overall positive impression of technology, its current status and its prospects for the future, although there is room for improvement in how parents and students view technology as a potential career
Two-thirds of parents surveyed say they believe that tech is moving in a positive direction, compared to 56% of students who participated in a previous survey. Parents of students who were already considering careers in technology were more positive about tech careers compared with parents of students who were ahead of their classmates in tech proficiency but were not considering tech careers.
Among the 14% of parents with a negative view of technology's direction, their concerns include privacy and control of personal data; distractions caused by apps and devices; growing cybersecurity risks; and cyberbullying and the general lack of civility online.
"These responses show that parents see technology as a distraction to students, rather than a tool to help them learn," Eaton said. "Our aim is to change these views by providing parents and students the resources they need to explore how technology can help them excel in their future careers."
CompTIA Spark offers free technology curriculum for middle school classrooms. The curriculum is designed to give students the confidence and skills they need to succeed in today's tech-powered world. Inspired by real-world work and the latest technology concepts, the curriculum can build students' digital fluency and help them explore future career pathways.
CompTIA Spark's focus on career exploration aligns with parents' desire for more career guidance information for their children. Only 57% of all parents surveyed say their child's school has adequate career planning resources. The percentage is slightly higher (61%) for parents of high school students, and lower (45%) for parents of middle school students.
"Through this curriculum, we're inviting middle schools to reinvent the tech learning experience and shape how tech education is delivered," Eaton said. "Middle school students are more curious, creative and braver with learning. Our program helps students become confident real-world problem solvers and engages them early to address the leaky STEM pipeline."
Overall, the numbers show parents slightly overestimate their children's interest in tech careers. More than one-quarter of parents said their children were considering jobs in tech (27%), while students' self-reported interest in tech careers was 22%. The study also notes a gender gap. Parents of high-school age boys (70%) were more positive about careers in tech than were parents of girls (63%) the same age. Overall, 32% of boys surveyed said they were considering careers in technology, compared to 21% of girls.
The CompTIA Spark "Parent Perception of Technology and Careers" report explores what parents of middle and high school students think about technology and digital literacy classes in school, their students' interest in tech-related careers, and resources available to their students for career exploration. The full report is available here. Information on the CompTIA Spark middle school program is available here.
About CompTIA Spark
CompTIA Spark, a registered 501 (c)(3) nonprofit, is a social impact organization that works to unlock young people's potential though technology. It aims to bring high quality tech education to youth — whatever their background — making tech exciting, accessible and inclusive while building skills and confidence for life. CompTIA Spark was founded in 1998 by CompTIA, the nonprofit association for the IT industry and workforce. Learn more at https://comptiaspark.org.
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Lawmakers approve school safety bill that would require an armed person at every Texas campus
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Texas lawmakers sent a sweeping school safety measure to Gov. Greg Abbott on Sunday, including in their response to last year’s Uvalde massacre a requirement to post an armed security officer at every school and provide mental health training for certain district employees.
The measure also gives the state more power to compel school districts to create active-shooter plans.
Both chambers gave their final approval to House Bill 3 after ironing out their differences over the past week.
“It’s time to act,” said Rep. Ken King, R-Canadian, before the vote was taken. “We need to prevent the next Uvalde.”
The provision to require an armed person at every school campus was added back into the bill during the negotiation process after the Senate took it out earlier in the session. The armed person can be either a peace officer, a school resource officer, a school marshal or a school district employee, according to the law.
That provision caused the most consternation among the opponents of the bill, who have argued all through the legislative session that fewer guns — not more — is the solution to mass shootings. Still, the bill passed by a relatively large margin in the House, 93-49.
Rep. Vikki Goodwin, D-Austin, said requiring an armed person at schools will endanger students instead of ensuring their safety.
“The potential for disastrous consequences is staggering,” Goodwin said.
The proposal requires the Texas School Safety Center — a Texas State University think tank that has been reviewing schools’ safety protocols since the 2018 Santa Fe High School shooting — to review best practices to best secure campuses every five years. In the Uvalde shooting, the gunman entered Robb Elementary through a backdoor that failed to properly lock. The bill would also create regional safety teams that would conduct intruder detection audits at least once a year.
HB 3 would create a safety and security department within the Texas Education Agency and give it the authority to compel school districts to establish robust active-shooter protocols and follow them. Those that fail to meet the agency’s standards could be put under the state’s supervision.
The bill would also require the TEA to develop standards for notifying parents of “violent activity” on campus and set up school safety review teams to conduct vulnerability assessments of all the school campuses once a year.
Both chambers have said school safety is a priority this session after a gunman killed 19 children and two teachers at a Uvalde elementary school last year. However, parents of the Uvalde victims were left disappointed after the raise-the-age bill they advocated for failed earlier in the session. The bill would have changed the age to legally purchase semi-automatic rifles from 18 to 21.
To further harden schools, the state would give each school district $15,000 per campus and $10 per student, a figure that many school officials say isn’t enough. In addition, lawmakers have allocated $1.1 billion to the TEA to administer school safety grants to the state’s more than 1,000 school districts.
Sen. Roland Gutierrez, a San Antonio Democrat who represents Uvalde, said Sunday that he voted against the bill because of the funding concerns.
“It is sick and twisted that we have the largest budget surplus in Texas history and we aren’t doing a damn thing to keep our kids safe,” he said. “We aren’t doing anything to prevent another Uvalde.”
Under the bill, school employees who regularly interact with children would need to complete an “evidence-based mental health first-aid training program.” The TEA would reimburse the employee for the time and money spent on the training.
In counties with fewer than 350,000 people, the bill requires the sheriff to hold semi-annual meetings to discuss school safety and law enforcement response to “violent incidents.” This includes making sure there is a clear chain of command and that all radios are working.
In the aftermath of the Uvalde shooting last year, nearly 400 law enforcement officers from different agencies descended upon Robb Elementary in a chaotic, uncoordinated scene that lasted for more than an hour.
Each district would also be required to give the Department of Public Safety and other law enforcement a walkthrough and a map of each campus in an effort to avoid confusion when responding to an incident.
“This is a huge win for the safety of our children,” said Rep. Carrie Isaac, R-Dripping Springs.
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CHICAGO — Jason Dickinson and Tyler Johnson scored 13 seconds apart late in the third period, and the Chicago Blackhawks beat the Seattle Kraken 5-4 on Sunday for their third straight win.
Max Domi and Jujhar Khaira also scored for Chicago (3-2-0), which trailed 2-0 midway through the first period and 4-3 going into the third. The Blackhawks also erased a two-goal deficit in their previous two wins.
Late comebacks aren't exactly first-year coach Luke Richardson's favored approach for his rebuilding team, but he'll gladly take this one.
“I thought as the game went along we played better, and when it really counted at the end we played hard,” Richardson said. "We've really become a group in there and it's nice to see.
“But I just mentioned to them after the game that we dodged a bullet for sure.”
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Johnson tied it at 4 with his second goal of the game with 7:03 left. He beat Martin Jones from the slot after taking a feed from Jonathan Toews behind the net.
Dickinson then scored from the right circle with 6:50 remaining after Seattle defenseman Adam Larsson couldn’t control the puck cleanly.
The Blackhawks have been better than expected as Richardson has them playing a style with aggressive forechecking and penalty killing.
“We're already having some fun, being able to come together as a team even though it's been a short time and a lot of new faces,” said Johnson, whose goals were his first this season. “I feel we're a pretty together team already and we've just got to keep on building.”
Jared McCann had a goal and an assist for the Kraken for the second straight game. Vince Dunn, Andre Burakovsky and Matty Beniers also scored.
“We have to stay on the gas,” McCann said. “That’s an easy way to put it. We let off, and they’ve got players who can make plays."
Seattle coach Dave Hakstol pointed to the breakdowns deep in his team's zone that led to Chicago's two late goals.
“A couple of critical mistakes and that's all it takes in this one,” Hakstol said. “It was that type of game.”
Khaira’s short-handed goal with 2:56 left in the first sparked Chicago’s comeback. It was the Blackhawks’ fourth short-handed goal already this season, but Khaira's first of any type since Jan. 8, 2022.
Johnson then tied it at 2 with his first of the season with 42 seconds to go in the first, firing in a rebound of Seth Jones’ shot from the top of the slot.
Jones and Patrick Kane each had two assists for Chicago.
Both teams were without their No. 1 goalies. Alex Stalock made 30 saves for the Blackhawks, and Jones blocked 22 shots for the Kraken (2-3-2).
The Blackhawks placed goaltender Petr Mrazek on injured reserve with a groin strain after he got hurt during the home opener on Friday. Richardson said Mrazek was scheduled to be re-evaluated later Sunday, and the injury might keep him out “for at least a week.”
McCann opened the scoring at 5:46, converting Morgan Geekie’s drop pass in the slot after getting open.
Burakovksy connected at 7:31. Jordan Eberle knocked the puck away from Seth Jones on the left boards, then fed Burakovsky in front.
Domi converted a rebound from the doorstep to put Chicago ahead 3-2 just 32 seconds into the second. But Beniers replied 19 seconds later after Stalock got caught out of position.
Dunn put Seattle back in front midway through the second. Trailing on the play, Dunn steamed down the slot alone, took McCann’s feed and ripped a shot past Stalock.
Welcome back, Eddie
Former Blackhawks forward and broadcaster Eddie Olczyk returned to the United Center for the first time as a member of the Kraken’s broadcast team. Olczyk, a Chicago-area native, became a fan favorite during 16 seasons in the Blackhawks’ booth before moving to Seattle over the summer.
Notes
C Yanni Gourde missed the game and returned to Seattle for personal reasons. Geekie took his place in the lineup. ... Richardson said Mrazek’s groin strain was similar to the one that limited him to 20 games with Toronto last season and “it could have worse.” The team expects a clearer picture on Monday.
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By SCHUYLER DIXON
AP Sports Writer
McKINNEY, Texas (AP) — Jordan Spieth thought the course for his hometown Byron Nelson would play more difficult after yielding more birdies in its debut than any other tournament on the PGA Tour last season.
The three-time major winner says he couldn’t have been more wrong, and is frankly surprised over how little he thinks was done the first two days to make TPC Craig Ranch a stiffer test.
Ryan Palmer, one of the Dallas-area players in the shadow of Spieth and Masters champion Scottie Scheffler, shot a 10-under 62 on Friday and was tied at 15 under with Sebastián Muñoz and 40-year-old tour rookie David Skinns.
Muñoz, a Colombian who lives in the Dallas area and went to college at North Texas, was even through 13 holes coming off his second 60 of the season — a first on the PGA Tour — before birdies on three of four holes for a 69. Skinns shot 63.
Justin Lower, another older tour rookie at 33, was alone in fourth, a shot behind the leaders after a 66.
“I mean, a 60 yesterday and a lot of 8s (under) and 7s all over the board,” said Spieth, who shot 65 and was three shots off the lead in a group that includes defending champion K.H. Lee.
“It’s just, a lot of tees are up, it was very surprising,” Spieth said. “I think they were looking at the weekend as a lot less wind and so they used more of the easier pins the first two days because I can only name one or two pins on this golf course that were not the easiest two locations that are on the greens. I’m a little surprised at how, on a not-so-difficult golf course they have also set it up a little easier for us, too.”
The Nelson was the only 2020-21 tournament with more than 2,000 birdies (2,007). There were 38 eagles in the first round Thursday, the most for a single round this season.
Charl Schwartzel had one of the Friday eagles in a round of 65 that put him at 13 under. The 2011 Masters winner drove into a greenside bunker on the 316-yard, par-4 14th and holed out from there.
The top-ranked Scheffler, who came in with four wins in six individual events capped by the Masters victory, shot a 68 and was 9 under after two rounds alongside his fellow former Texas Longhorns in Spieth and Lee.
Palmer, who finished his opening round with an eagle on the par-5 18th, started on the back nine and birdied six of the last seven holes on that side, then added four more on the front in a bogey-free round.
The 45-year-old hasn’t won an individual event since 2010 in Hawaii. Palmer lives in nearby Colleyville and is a member at Colonial Country Club in Fort Worth, where the tour returns in two weeks after the PGA Championship at Southern Hills.
Palmer had a two-shot lead halfway through his last Texas stop in San Antonio in early April before shooting 7 over on the weekend. He is a four-time winner, including the 2019 Zurich team event in New Orleans with Jon Rahm.
“I spent 19 years doing this, unbelievable that I’ve been here that long, and these young guys … you got to play such great golf to beat ’em,” Palmer said. “We’re in position again and we’ll learn from what we learned in San Antonio and try and do it here.”
Lee won the rain-plagued Craig Ranch debut at 25 under while Spieth tied for ninth, his personal best in a tournament he badly wants to win because of his remarkable pro debut at the Nelson as a 16-year-old Sunday contender in 2010.
There’s no hint of rain this time in McKinney, about 30 miles north of downtown Dallas, and the wind was brisk the first two days. Combine that with the expectation of the rough being more of a factor a year after a February deep freeze wiped it out, and Spieth figured scores would be higher.
Instead, he found himself calling out the moved-up tee box on the par-5 ninth, which played just 474 yards and an average nearly three-quarters of a stroke below par Friday. It was the easiest hole on the course.
The Tom Weiskopf-designed course also has wide fairways and large greens.
“Some familiarity to me with some of the courses I played back in South Africa,” said Schwartzel, who tied for third at 21 under last year. “I don’t feel claustrophobic off the tee. It gives me a bit of space, and once I can get it in play, iron play is not much of a problem. So just really comfortable.”
Skinns, an Englishman with no top-25 finishes in 20 PGA Tour appearances spread out over nearly a decade, had five consecutive birdies starting on the par-3 seventh in his career-best round.
Lower hasn’t finished higher than tied for 15th in an individual event. He paired with Dylan Wu to tie for 10th in the team event in New Orleans.
The ninth-ranked Spieth and No. 17 Joaquin Niemann, also at 12 under, lead the list of 10 among the world’s top 30 in the field.
No. 13 Hideki Matsuyama was 11 under, a shot better than eighth-ranked Justin Thomas, who spent the first two days in the group ahead of Spieth, his good friend and house guest for this week.
No. 11 Dustin Johnson was 7 under, and 12th-ranked Xander Schauffele rallied from 3 over for the tournament early in the second round with eight birdies over 10 holes to make the cut on the number at 5 under.
The rest of the top 30 players missed the cut: 10th-ranked Sam Burns, the runner-up to Lee at the Nelson last year; Will Zalatoris (28th), another player in his hometown event; and Kevin Kisner (30th).
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DALLAS — (AP) — A man who didn't want his girlfriend to get an abortion fatally shot her during a confrontation in a Dallas parking lot, police said.
He was jailed on a murder charge as of Friday.
Texas banned abortions after roughly six weeks of pregnancy in September 2021. But nearly all abortions have been halted in Texas since Roe v. Wade was overturned last summer, except in cases of medical emergency.
Gabriella Gonzalez, 26, was with her boyfriend, 22-year-old Harold Thompson, on Wednesday when he tried to put her in a chokehold, according to an arrest warrant affidavit. She had returned the night before from Colorado, where she had gone to get an abortion.
“It is believed that the suspect was the father of the child,” the affidavit said. “The suspect did not want (Gonzalez) to get an abortion.”
Surveillance video from the parking lot shows Gonzalez “shrugs him off,” police said, and the two continue walking. Thompson then pulls out a gun and shoots Gonzalez in the head. She falls to the ground and Thompson shoots her multiple times before running away, the affidavit said.
Thompson was arrested later Wednesday and is being held in the Dallas County Jail without bond. Court records did not list an attorney who could speak on his behalf.
Gonzalez’s sister was at the scene and heard the shooting, police said. Another witness saw Thompson try to choke Gonzalez but couldn't call police because she did not have her cell phone.
At the time of the shooting, Thompson had been charged with assault of a family member, who accused him of choking her in March.
The affidavit from March does not specifically name Gonzalez as the person who was assaulted. But it does say the woman told police that Thompson “beat her up multiple times throughout the entirety of their relationship” and that Thompson told police the woman was pregnant with his child at that time.
The woman “reiterated that she is scared of the suspect because he had made threats to harm her family and her children,” according to the affidavit.
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For two decades — as opioid overdose deaths rose steadily — the federal government limited access to buprenorphine, a medication that addiction experts consider the gold-standard for treating patients with an opioid use disorder. Study after study shows it helps people continue addiction treatment while reducing the risk of overdose, and death.
Clinicians who wanted to prescribe the medicine had to complete an 8-hour training. They could only treat a limited number of patients and had to keep special records. They were given a Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) registration number starting with X, a designation that many doctors say made them a target for drug enforcement audits.
"Just the process associated with taking care of our patients with a substance use disorder made us feel like, 'boy, this is dangerous stuff,'" says Dr. Bobby Mukkamala, who chairs the American Medical Association's task force on substance use disorder.
"The science doesn't support that but the rigamarole suggested that."
That rigamarole is mostly gone. Congress eliminated what became known as the "X-waiver" in legislation President Biden signed late last year. Now begins what some addiction experts are calling a truth serum moment.
Was the X-waiver and the burdens that came with it the real reason only about 7% of clinicians in the U.S. were cleared to prescribe buprenorphine? Or was it an excuse that masked hesitation about treating addiction, if not outright disdain for these patients?
There's great optimism among some leaders that getting rid of the X-waiver will expand access to buprenorphine and reduce overdoses. One study from 2021 shows taking buprenorphine reduces the risk by 50%. The medication is an opioid that produces much weaker effects than heroin or fentanyl and reduces cravings for those deadlier drugs.
The nation's drug czar, Dr. Rahul Gupta, says getting rid of the X-waiver will ultimately prevent millions of deaths.
"The impact of this will be felt for years to come," Gupta says. "It is a true historic change that, frankly, I could only dream of being possible."
Gupta and others envision obstetricians prescribing buprenorphine to their pregnant patients, infectious disease doctors adding it to their medical tool box, and lots more patients starting buprenorphine when they come to emergency rooms, primary care clinics and rehabilitation facilities.
We are "transforming the way we think to make every moment an opportunity to start this treatment and save someone's life," says Dr. Sarah Wakeman, the medical director for substance use disorder at Mass General Brigham in Boston.
Wakeman says clinicians who she's been reaching out to for the past decade are finally willing to consider treating patients with buprenorphine. Still, she knows stigma and discrimination could undermine efforts to help those who aren't being served. In 2021, a national survey showed just 22% of people with an opioid use disorder received buprenorphine or methadone, which is another form of medication-assisted treatment.
The truth serum experiment
The truth serum experiment – what will test whether clinicians will now step up prescribing – is underway in hospitals and clinics across the country as patients struggling with addiction queue up for treatment.
One woman named Kim, 65, is among them.
Kim's recent visit to the Greater New Bedford Community Health Center in southern Massachusetts began in an exam room with Jamie Simmons, a registered nurse who runs the center's addiction treatment program but doesn't have prescribing powers. NPR agreed to use only Kim's first name to limit discrimination linked to her drug use.
Kim tells Simmons that buprenorphine has helped her stay off heroin and avoid an overdose for nearly 20 years. Kim takes a brand of the medication called Suboxone, which comes in the form of thin film-like strips she dissolves under her tongue.
"It's the best thing they could have ever come out with," Kim says, "I don't think I ever even had a desire to use heroin since I've been taking them."
Buprenorphine can produce mild euphoria and slow breathing but there's a ceiling on the effects. Patients like Kim may develop a tolerance and not experience any effects.
"I don't get high on Suboxones," Kim says, "they just keep me normal."
Still many clinicians have been hesitant to use buprenorphine – known as a partial opioid agonist – to treat an addiction to more deadly forms of the drug.
Kim's primary care doctor at the health center never applied for an X-waiver. So for years Kim has bounced from one treatment program to another, seeking a prescription. When there were lapses in her access to buprenorphine, the cravings returned – an especially scary prospect now that the powerful opioid fentanyl has replaced heroin on the streets of Massachusetts, where Kim lives.
"I've seen so many people fall out [overdose] in the last month," says Kim, her eyes wide, "that stuff is so strong that within a couple minutes, boom."
Because fentanyl can kill so quickly, the benefits of taking buprenorphine and other medications to treat an opioid use disorder have increased as deaths linked to even stronger types of fentanyl rise. Buprenorphine is present in a small percentage of overdose deaths nationwide, 2.6% – virtually always with a mix of other drugs, often benzodiazepines. Fentanyl is in 94% of overdose deaths in Massachusetts.
"Bottom line is, fentanyl kills people, buprenorphine doesn't," Simmons says.
That reality adds urgency to Kim's health center visit because Kim took her last Suboxone before arriving. Her latest prescription has run out. Cravings for heroin could resume tomorrow if she doesn't get more Suboxone. Simmons confirms the dose and tells Kim that her primary care doctor may be willing to renew the prescription now that the X-waiver is not required. But Dr. Than Win has some concerns after reviewing Kim's most recent urine test.
It showed traces of cocaine, fentanyl, marijuana and Xanax, and Win says she's worried about how the street drugs might interact with buprenorphine.
"I don't want my patients to die from an overdose," Win says. "But I'm not comfortable with the fentanyl and a lot of narcotics in the system."
Kim is adamant that she's not intentionally ingesting fentanyl. It might have been in the cocaine she says her roommate shares occasionally. Kim says she takes the Xanax to sleep. Her drug use presents complications that many primary care doctors don't have experience managing. Some clinicians are apprehensive about using an opioid to treat an addiction to opioids, despite compelling evidence that it saves patients' lives.
Win is worried about writing her first prescription for Suboxone. But she agrees to help Kim stay on the medication.
"I wanted to start with someone a little bit easier," Win says. "It's hard for me, that's the reality and truth."
About half of the providers at the health center had an X-waiver when it was still required. Simmons says some of the resistance to having the waiver was rooted in stigma or misunderstanding about addiction. She urges doctors to treat addiction as they would any other disease.
"You wouldn't not treat a diabetic, you wouldn't not treat a patient who is hypertensive," Simmons says. "People can't control that they formed an addiction to an opiate, alcohol or a benzo."
Searching for solutions to soften stigma
Although the restrictions on buprenorphine prescribing are no longer in place, Dr. Mukkamala says the perception created by the X-waiver lingers.
"That legacy of elevating this to a level of scrutiny and caution, that needs to be sort of walked back," says Mukkamala with the AMA. "That's going to come from education."
Mukkamala sees promise in the next generation of doctors, nurse practitioners and physician assistants coming out of schools that have added addiction training. The AMA and the American Society of Addiction Medicine have online resources for clinicians who want to learn on their own.
Some of these resources may help fulfill a new training requirement for clinicians who prescribe buprenorphine and other controlled narcotics. It will take effect in June. The DEA has not issued details about that training.
But training alone may not shift behavior: take the experience of Rhode Island.
The number of doctors approved to prescribe buprenorphine jumped more than 200% from 2016 to 2022 after the state said physician training should include an X-waiver. Still, having the option to prescribe buprenorphine "didn't open the floodgates" for patients in need of treatment, says Dr. Jody Rich, an addiction specialist who teaches at Brown University. The number of patients taking buprenorphine in Rhode Island increased – from 2016 to 2022 when the number of qualified prescribers jumped – but at a much slower rate .
"It all comes back to stigma," Rich says.
He says longstanding resistance among some providers to treating addiction is shifting as younger people enter medicine. But the opioid crisis can't wait for a generational change, he says. To expand buprenorphine access now, Rich's research shows states could use pharmacists, partnered with doctors, to help manage the care of more patients with an opioid use disorder.
Wakeman, at Mass General Brigham, says it might be time to hold clinicians who don't provide addiction care accountable through quality measures tied to payments.
"We're expected to care for patients with diabetes or to care for patients with heart attack in a certain way and the same should be true for patients with an opioid use disorder," says Wakeman.
One quality measure could be to track how often prescribers start and continue buprenorphine treatment. Wakeman says it would also help if insurers reimbursed clinics for the cost of staff who aren't traditional clinicians but are critical in addiction care, like recovery coaches and case managers.
Will ending the X-waiver close racial gaps?
Wakeman and others are paying especially close attention to whether eliminating the X-waiver helps narrow racial gaps in buprenorphine treatment.
The medication is much more commonly prescribed to white patients with private insurance or who can pay cash. But there are also stark differences by race at some health centers where most patients are on Medicaid and would seem to have equal access to this addiction treatment.
At the New Bedford health center, Black patients represent 15% of all patients but only 6% of those taking buprenorphine. For Hispanics that comparison is 30% to 23%. Most of the health center patients prescribed buprenorphine are white, 61%, while they are just 36% of patients overall.
Dr. Helena Hansen, who co-authored a book on race in the opioid epidemic, says access to buprenorphine doesn't guarantee that patients will benefit from it.
"People are not able to stay on a life-saving medication unless the immense instability in housing, employment, social supports — the very fabric of their communities — is addressed," says Hansen. "That's where we fall incredibly short in the United States."
Hansen says expanding access to buprenorphine has helped reduce overdose deaths dramatically among all drug users in France, including those who are low-income and immigrants. There, patients with an opioid use disorder are seen in their communities and offered a wide range of social services.
"Removing the X-waiver," says Hansen, "is not in itself going to revolutionize the opioid overdose crisis in our country. We would need to do much more."
This story is from NPR's partnership with WBUR and KHN. KHN (Kaiser Health News) is a national newsroom that produces in-depth journalism about health issues.
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Flexible monthly payments through Uplift now available on all Sun Country Airlines bookings
SUNNYVALE, Calif., June 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Customers booking flights and vacations on Sun Country Airlines (NASDAQ: SNCY) can now spread the cost of their travel over time with simple, affordable monthly installments through Uplift. Uplift, the leading enterprise Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) solution serving the world's top travel brands is an exclusive partner with Sun Country Airlines.
Headquartered in Minneapolis/St. Paul, Minnesota, Sun Country Airlines serves leisure and visiting friends and relatives (VFR) travelers with 96 routes and 77 airports throughout the United States, Mexico, Central America, the Caribbean and Canada.
Available now, Sun Country customers can make their travel dreams an affordable reality by utilizing Uplift's pay over time monthly installments, rather than paying in full at booking. Customers will see the total cost of their trip upfront along with the surprise-free monthly payment amount and can choose from 3, 6 or 11-month installments.
"At Sun Country, we believe you shouldn't have to pass up the chance to travel because it costs too much or is too big of a pain," said Brian Davis Senior Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer at Sun Country. "Partnering with Uplift to give customers flexible installment options is the latest way Sun Country Airlines is delivering on our ongoing goal to connect people to their favorite people and places. Whether it's seeing family after a long period apart or making it possible to take that much needed vacation, Sun Country is excited to deliver on our mission with this new payment option."
Uplift partners with over 200 of the world's leading airlines, cruise lines, resorts and other major travel providers to offer BNPL payment options to help more consumers make meaningful purchases and experience the travel that they deserve. With Uplift there are no fees including no late fees or prepayment penalties and travel can happen before guests complete their payments.
"Customers who use Uplift's monthly installments often share heartwarming stories about what it means to them to be able to reconnect with friends and relatives," said Tom Botts, Uplift Chief Commercial Officer. "On behalf of Uplift, we couldn't be more pleased that we can team up with Sun Country to help create those memories and experiences to even more places - ultimately making that getaway more accessible to their passengers."
Uplift's Buy Now, Pay Later flexible payment options are now available for booking on Sun Country Airlines.
*Down payment may be required. Actual terms are based on your credit score and other factors and may vary. Not everyone is eligible, and some states are not served, including IA and WV. Loans made through Uplift are offered by these lending partners: www.uplift.com/lenders.
Sun Country Airlines is a new breed of hybrid low-cost air carrier that dynamically deploys shared resources across our synergistic scheduled service, charter and cargo businesses. Based in Minnesota, we focus on serving leisure and visiting friends and relatives ("VFR") passengers and charter customers and providing CMI service to Amazon, with flights throughout the United States and to destinations in Mexico, Central America, Canada and the Caribbean.
Uplift is the leading Buy Now, Pay Later solution that empowers people to get more out of life, one thoughtful purchase at a time. Serving the world's top enterprise level travel brands, Uplift's complete range of flexible payment options drive higher conversion and loyalty for partners, while giving customers a simple, surprise-free way to pay over time with no late fees or prepayment penalties. Uplift is currently available throughout the United States and Canada. To learn more, visit Uplift.com.
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JAKARTA, Indonesia — Under a cloudless sky, about 20,000 eclipse chasers watched a rare solar eclipse plunge part of Australia's northwest coast into brief midday darkness Thursday with an accompanying temperature drop.
The remote tourist town of Exmouth, with fewer than 3,000 residents, was promoted as one of the best vantage points in Australia to see the eclipse that also crossed remote parts of Indonesia and East Timor.
An international crowd had been gathering for days, camping in tents and trailers on a red, dusty plain on the edge of town with cameras and other viewing equipment pointed skyward.
NASA astronomer Henry Throop was among those at Exmouth cheering loudly in the darkness.
"Isn't it incredible? This is so fantastic. It was mind-blowing. It was so sharp and it was so bright. You could see the corona around the sun there," the visibly excited Washington resident said.
"It's only a minute long, but it really felt like a long time. There's nothing else you can see which looks like that. It was just awesome. Spectacular. And then you could see Jupiter and Mercury and to be able to see those at the same time during the day — even seeing Mercury at all is pretty rare. So that was just awesome," Throop added.
Julie Copson, who traveled more than 1,000 km (600 miles) from the Australian west coast port city of Fremantle north to Exmouth, said the phenomenon left her skin tingling.
"I feel so emotional, like I could cry. The color changed and seeing the corona and sun flares ...," Copson said.
"It was very strong and the temperature dropped so much," she added, referring to a sudden 5 degree Celsius (9 degree Fahrenheit) fall in temperature when the moon's shadow enveloped the region.
In Indonesia's capital, hundreds came to the Jakarta Planetarium to see the partial eclipse that was obscured by clouds.
Azka Azzahra, 21, came with her sister and friends to get a closer look by using the telescopes with hundreds of other visitors.
"I am still happy to come even though it is cloudy. It is happy to see how people with high enthusiasm come here to see the eclipse, because it is rare," Azzahra said.
The call to prayer resounded from the city's mosques when the eclipse phase began as Muslims said eclipse prayers as a reminder of God's greatness.
The hybrid solar eclipse tracked from the Indian Ocean to the Pacific Ocean and was mostly over water. The lucky few people in its path either saw the darkness of a total eclipse or a "ring of fire" as the sun peeked from behind the new moon.
Such celestial events happen about once every decade: The last one was in 2013 and the next one isn't until 2031. They occur when Earth is in the "sweet spot" so the moon and the sun are almost the exact same size in the sky, said NASA solar expert Michael Kirk.
At some points, the moon is a little closer and blocks out the sun in a total eclipse. But when the moon is a little farther away, it lets some of the sun's light peek out in an annular eclipse.
"It's a crazy phenomenon," Kirk said. "You're actually watching the moon get larger in the sky."
Several other upcoming solar eclipses will be easier to catch. An annular eclipse in mid-October and a total eclipse next April will both cross over millions of people in the Americas.
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Brand debuts with mission to deliver seamless ecommerce experience with attachments designed to fit every machine, every schedule, and every budget
MOORHEAD, Minn., Nov. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Ignite Attachments launches today, offering accessibly priced attachments and three point (3PT) implements for compact equipment in the agriculture, landscape, rental and construction industries in a digital, direct-to-consumer storefront. The new-to-market brand aims to deliver on speed, quality and equipment compatibility with an upgraded customer experience.
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The Ignite product lineup makes the equipment that businesses and homeowners already own more versatile and efficient. Ignite and its industry-leading e-commerce experience, featuring the Fit-Finder, will help consumers save time, energy and money with a budget-friendly price range between $219.99 and $4,199.99. "With Ignite, we've harnessed the spirit of working smarter, not harder," said Business Director Trisha Pearson. "We saw an opportunity to provide a better experience, all around, for customers who demand more value. Simply put, our mission is to give consumers the right fit for the right price, right when folks need it to get the job done."
In addition to 56 products at launch, the revolutionary e-commerce experience of Ignite sets it apart from the competition. It inspires confidence with transparent inventory availability, pricing models and the proprietary Fit-Finder—the industry's most reliable attachment finder that ensures each Ignite product is a perfect fit for its intended carrier and use case upon arrival. Removing the guesswork from the shopping process, the Fit-Finder tool compares the specs of the carrier and the attachment to determine compatibility. The easy-to-use interface of the Fit-Finder delivers on ease of service and eliminates the need for holds or callbacks with the entire process accessible from its mobile-friendly site.
"The value attachments sector has been stagnant for a long time and has failed to change with the times. Products from nearly every other category can be purchased online with a few taps on a smartphone, but this sector has been left behind," said Matt Foley, Lead Engineer. "Ignite is here to challenge that status quo. Whether our customers are looking to replace worn attachments or add versatility to their equipment, we are dedicated to helping them get more done for less and faster."
Ignite products are engineered to fit most compact equipment including compact tractors, loaders, excavators and more. Available starting today, the Ignite line-up includes:
- Buckets for Skid Steer Loaders, Compact Track Loaders and Mini Loaders
- Compact Tractor 3PT Implements, including Angle Blades, Box Blades, Rakes, Rotary Cutters, Snow Blowers and Tillers
- Pallet Fork Assemblies
- Mini Excavator (MX) Buckets & Couplers
Following the launch of Ignite, the brand will deliver a continuous pipeline of new products that broaden the portfolio and speak to consumers' ever-evolving needs, while never compromising on compatibility, affordability and quality. To learn more about Ignite, visit IgniteAttachments.com or follow us on Instagram, Facebook and YouTube at @igniteattachments.
About Ignite Attachments
Ignite Attachments, headquartered in Moorhead, Minnesota, offers accessibly priced attachments and 3PT implements for compact equipment for agriculture, landscape, rental and construction in a digital, direct-to-consumer storefront. With the promise to deliver attachments and implements compatible with most compact equipment makes and models at the right price, at blazing-fast delivery speeds, Ignite is committed to helping its customers get more done for less. Launching in November 2022, Ignite products for compact tractors, loaders, excavators and more are made to meet the demands of business owners and homeowners with acreage across the United States. For more information, visit www.igniteattachments.com.
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Samsung unveils two new foldable smartphones in a bet on devices with bending screens
Seoul, South Korea — Samsung Electronics on Wednesday unveiled two foldable smartphones as it continues to bet on devices with bending screens, a budding market that has yet to fully take off because of high prices.
The clamshell-designed Galaxy Z Flip 5 and Galaxy Z Fold 5, a larger device that opens and folds like a book, will be available for pre-orders starting July 26 in certain markets including the United States and South Korea.
Built with 6.7-inch and 7.6-inch main screens, the phones have bigger displays than Samsung’s previous folding devices and are equipped with more advanced cameras, providing crisper visuals and more features for work, text and video chats, movies and games, the company said. Designed to be compact and easy to carry, the Flip 5 is also built with a 3.4-inch cover screen that allows it to be used folded in half.
The phones, which run on Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 processor chips, are slightly sleeker and lighter than their predecessors but designed to be more durable and shock-resistant.
All that technology comes with hefty price tags. In the United States, Flip 5 will start at around $1,000 while the Fold 5 is set at $1,800.
Samsung, a South Korean technology giant that’s also a major producer of computer memory chips, has been the longest provider of folding phones, releasing its first devices in 2019.
The company announced the new phones at a lavish product event in South Korea’s capital, Seoul, choosing one of the markets where folding phones are closer to being mainstream products than novelties.
There’s optimism in the industry that the global market for foldable phones is beginning to grow at a faster pace with other vendors like Google, Motorola and Huawei now providing competition to Samsung.
According to Counterpoint, a technology market research firm, global shipments of foldable phones will approach 19 million units in 2023, which would mark a 45% increase from 2022, mainly fueled by rising consumer demands in China.
The shipments may exceed 100 million units by 2027, Counterpoint said in a report released Wednesday, although that projection was based on a presumption that Apple would eventually release a foldable iPhone, sometime around 2025. Apple, which closely competes with Samsung for the top spot in global smartphone shipments, has yet to confirm any plans for foldable devices. | https://www.detroitnews.com/story/tech/2023/07/26/south-korea-samsung-foldable-smartphones/70469531007/ | 2023-07-26 15:56:35 | 1 | https://www.detroitnews.com/story/tech/2023/07/26/south-korea-samsung-foldable-smartphones/70469531007/ |
BAY CITY, MI - You can breathe a little easier crossing the Saginaw River in Bay City now that one of the bridges is back open.
Around 7:15 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 20, Bay City Bridge Partners announced that the Independence Bridge was reopened earlier than anticipated after a brief closure.
Independence Bridge was initially scheduled to remain closed from Feb. 20 through Feb. 22 so crews could stripe the northbound lanes to accommodate a future change-over to 2-way traffic during upcoming scheduled work. But crews wrapped up the striping in a single day.
Bay City Bridge Partners has been working on the bridge to prepare it for a rehabilitation project. The company recently completed a similar rehabilitation project on the Liberty Bridge. Bay City Bridge Partners is a private company that is leasing both bridges from the city and fixing them before turning them into toll bridges.
The reopening came as drivers contended with heavy congestion at the Liberty and Veterans Memorial bridges. Liberty and Vets were the only two bridges left open in town. The Liberty Bridge was down to a single lane in each direction, with the outer lanes closed to traffic.
Brief closures and delays were also popping up on the Liberty Bridge due to intermittent drawbridge openings between 7 p.m. through 5 a.m. until March 6. According to Bay City Bridge Partners, these nighttime openings are being done for “bascule mechanical commissioning”.
Meanwhile, the Lafayette Street Bridge in the city’s South End remained closed due to an ongoing repair project. The Lafayette Street Bridge is expected to remain closed through Feb. 25. MDOT, which operates the bridge, is repairing failing concrete around the bridge joints.
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DETROIT (AP)Jonathan Schoop had two singles to close out a six-hit day, Eric Haase had his sixth home run and Tyler Alexander pitched three-plus scoreless innings of relief to lead the Detroit Tigers to a 5-3 win in the second game on Monday night for a sweep of the day-night doubleheader against the Cleveland Guardians.
Schoop, who entered the day hitting .191, had four singles in four at-bats and scored two runs in a 4-1 Tigers win in the opener. He made it six straight with a leadoff double in the third inning of the second game, scored a run and added an RBI single in the fourth.
”He’s had some really good at-bats and I mention his defense again because he made some plays that helped us win on that side, too,” Tiger manager AJ Hinch said of his second baseman. ”It is nice to have guys contribute, especially when you get to the top of the order, bottom of the order. We’re a different offense when guys are going, Jonathan included.”
”Unfortunately, I’ve seen that before,” Guardians’ manager Terry Francona said. ”That kid when he gets going, that’s the last thing we want right now. He obviously feels really good about himself. Even his out, it was a line out to second. He swung the bat really well.”
Schoop scored from third on a fielder’s choice RBI by Riley Greene for a 1-0 lead in the night game.
In the fourth, Jose Ramirez’s RBI double, Andres Gimenez’s sacrifice fly and Owen Miller’s RBI single gave the Guardians a 3-1 lead.
Tigers starter Alex Faedo was pulled for right hip soreness in the top of the fourth and Alexander (2-3) took over, pitching 3 1/3 scoreless innings.
”I located the fastball well and I have this new curveball thing that’s proven a lot,” Alexander said. ”It’s been my role to bridge the gap between the starter and the backend of the bullpen. I did that, too, with an extra inning. I guess I was efficient. The double plays were huge for me.”
The Tigers scored two unearned in the fourth on RBIs by Schoop and Victor Reyes to tie it 3-3. Riley Greene’s RBI infield single in the sixth put the Tigers ahead and Haase homered in the seventh.
Trevor Stephan (3-3) took the loss for the Guardians. Tigers reliever Joe Jimenez retired the side in the ninth for the save.
”I don’t think energy is what cost us the game,” Francona said. ”You get challenged over the course of a season. We just didn’t do enough to win. We’re going to need to show up tomorrow and play better. That’s how we do it.”
In the opener, Garrett Hill won his major league debut by pitching six impressive innings and Miguel Cabrera delivered a key two-run single.
Hill is the first Tiger pitcher to have allowed two or fewer hits in his MLB debut in six innings or more.
”I’ve tried to get to this level and live out my dream,” Hill said. ”I was pleased with all of it. I was able to stay super calm. I was happy with my preparation and everything.”
Cleveland starter Zach Plesac (2-6) went six innings and suffered the loss.
TRAINER’S ROOM
Guardians: C Austin Hedges was eligible to come back off IL from concussion on Sunday but didn’t. Francona said Hedges wasn’t returning on Monday. Josh Naylor, who hit his 11th homer in the fourth inning, walked in the seventh and exited because of back spasms. He didn’t play the second game.
Tigers: RHP Rony Garcia (right shoulder soreness) is on the 15-day IL, retroactive to June 30.
UP NEXT
Tigers RHP Drew Hutchison (0-4, 4.81 ERA) goes against Guardians RHP Cal Quantrill (4-4, 3.72) on Tuesday.
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Former President Donald Trump is suing the House committee investigating the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol in an attempt to block a subpoena requiring him to testify.
“Long-held precedent and practice maintain that separation of powers prohibits Congress from compelling a President to testify before it,” Trump attorney David A. Warrington said in a statement announcing Trump’s intentions. | https://www.mlive.com/news/2022/11/trump-files-lawsuit-in-attempt-to-avoid-testifying-before-jan-6-committee.html | 2022-11-12 02:25:29 | 1 | https://www.mlive.com/news/2022/11/trump-files-lawsuit-in-attempt-to-avoid-testifying-before-jan-6-committee.html |
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Wednesday evening's drawing of the Illinois Lottery's "Lucky Day Lotto" game were:
22-28-30-32-43
(twenty-two, twenty-eight, thirty, thirty-two, forty-three)
Estimated jackpot: $350,000
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Wednesday evening's drawing of the Illinois Lottery's "Lucky Day Lotto" game were:
22-28-30-32-43
(twenty-two, twenty-eight, thirty, thirty-two, forty-three)
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RESTON, Va., July 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the White House released the National Cyber Workforce & Education Strategy. Peraton applauds this step forward in developing a robust cyber workforce as the company, government partners, and key stakeholders work in concert to protect our nation's most critical assets.
"Over the past six years, Peraton has been a leading force in the education, recruitment, and development of cyber professionals across our nation through university partnerships, like the CybHER program," said Matt McQueen, chief communications and engagement officer, Peraton. "These strategic investments are approaching maturity at time when national security is faced with a zenith of challenges."
Peraton's commitment to advancing the nation's cyber strategy is unwavering – from the company's involvement in the National Cyber Workforce & Education Summit and subsequent strategy development to leveraging its independent research and development portfolio to provide innovative solutions to ever-evolving threats.
"We look forward to working with the federal government, industry partners, academia, and other stakeholders to close the workforce gap and maintain the United States' dominance in cybersecurity," said Scott Cooper, vice president, Strategic Advocacy, Peraton.
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WFO SAN DIEGO Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Monday, May 9, 2022
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WIND ADVISORY
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service SAN DIEGO CA
800 PM PDT Fri May 6 2022
...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON SATURDAY TO 6 PM PDT
MONDAY...
* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts to 60 mph expected.
Local gusts near 70 mph in wind prone locations.
* WHERE...San Diego County Deserts, Apple and Lucerne Valleys,
Coachella Valley, San Gorgonio Pass Near Banning, Riverside
County Mountains, San Bernardino County Mountains and San
Diego County Mountains.
* WHEN...From noon Saturday to 6 PM PDT Monday. Strongest winds
are expected Sunday during the afternoon and evening.
* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects.
Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may
result.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.
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The Oscars are getting back to normal, eligibility-wise. After two years of pandemic-related adjustments, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences said Wednesday that Oscar hopefuls will once again have to launch their films in movie theaters.
Qualifying films are allowed to premiere “day and date” in movie theaters and on a streaming service, but their theatrical run must go for a minimum of seven consecutive days with at least one showing a day in one of six approved major metropolitan areas. The locations are still Los Angeles, New York, Chicago, Miami, Atlanta and the San Francisco Bay Area.
The rules and changes for the 95th Academy Awards in 2023 were approved by the organization’s board of governors at their most recent meeting, where they determined the eligibility window would return to the standard calendar year. The board also said that individual films may submit no more than three songs for the best original song award.
The organization also distributed updated guidelines for award campaigns to “maintain a high degree of fairness and transparency” in how film companies and individuals promote eligible films for awards. Those guideline focus on promotions, screenings, contacting members and hospitality.
One rule says that, “no promotional materials, or anything of value, may be given to members at screenings or otherwise.” Another specifies that prior to nominations, no promotional materials, or anything of value, may be given to members at screenings or otherwise” and after nominations until polls close, “screenings may not include any receptions, entertainment, complimentary food and beverage, or other hospitality.”
It also limits the number of emails members can receive about a specific film per week and says that music branch members may not directly contact other members of the music branch to promote the nomination of any song or score. Nor should music branch members attend any screenings or events with live performances of eligible music.
The academy reiterated that members should make decisions “based solely on the artistic and technical merits of the eligible films and achievements.” Consequences for violating the guidelines include disqualification and possible suspension or expulsion from the academy.
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STUTTGART, Germany (AP) — Nick Kyrgios said he faced racist abuse from the crowd during a semifinal loss to Andy Murray at the Stuttgart Open on Saturday.
The Australian posted on Instagram following the 7-6 (5), 6-2 loss to Murray that he had heard abusive comments from the stands.
“When is this going to stop? Dealing with racial slurs from the crowd?” he wrote on Instagram. “I understand that my behavior isn’t the best all the time — but ‘you little black sheep’ ‘shut up and play’ little comments like this are not acceptable. When I retaliate to the crowd I get penalised. This is messed up.”
Kyrgios was given a point penalty for breaking his racket at the end of the first-set tiebreaker, and then a game penalty for unsportsmanlike conduct in the second set after he approached the crowd and appeared to ask: “What did you say?” Kyrgios then sat down and did not continue the match until he had spoken with the tournament supervisor.
Murray will play his first grass-court singles final since winning Wimbledon in 2016 when he plays second-seeded Italian Matteo Berrettini in Sunday’s final.
Murray stunned Stefanos Tsitsipas in the quarterfinals on Friday, the first win for Murray in six years against an opponent ranked in the top five.
It’s the second final of 2022 for Murray, who lost to Aslan Karatsev at the hard-court Sydney Tennis Classic in January, and the first time that he has reached two finals in the same season since 2017. Murray, who has struggled to get back to his best following hip surgery, last won a tour singles title at the European Open in Belgium in 2019 and has a 46-23 record in finals.
Berrettini prevailed 7-6 (7), 7-6 (5) over Oscar Otte in a tight match with no breaks of serve. Berrettini saved a set point in the first-set tiebreaker and needed three match points to close out the win.
Murray and Berrettini each won one of their two career meetings, with Berrettini the victor in their only grass-court match at Queen’s Club last year.
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Lululemon’s famous Everywhere belt bags are officially back on the shelves and ready for purchase.
There is no certain reason as to why this bag gained popularity so quickly in the past few years, but it can most likely be attributed to one simple thing: social media influencers.
However, these influencers may have been onto something as people can’t seem to get enough of the Lululemon fanny pack.
With the athleisure style being just as popular, the belt bag makes for the perfect hands-free accessory for this certain look to hold all of one’s belongings. It’s water-proof design is just the cherry on top.
While the original belt bag is already selling quickly online, there are other variations of the bag to choose from with many color options.
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Over 1,000 dead in Turkey, Syria after powerful earthquake
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Over 900 people have been confirmed dead in Turkey and hundreds were killed in Syria after a 7.8 magnitude earthquake. Tremors were felt as far away as Lebanon, Cyprus and Egypt.
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The death toll has continued to rise rapidly following a strong earthquake which rocked southern Turkey and northern Syria in the early hours of Monday morning.
Speaking at a briefing, Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said that according to updated figures, 912 people had been confirmed dead while over 5,300 people had been injured. Erdogan said that the priority at this stage was the ongoing search and rescue operation.
Health officials in Syria say the death toll has risen to more than 230 there.
"The earthquake toll rose to 237 killed and 639 injured," Ahmed Damiriyye, an aide to Syria's health minister, said on Syrian state television.
The US Geological Service said a 7.8 magnitude earthquake struck near the city of Gaziantep, a key industrial hub near the border with Syria. Tremors could also be felt as far as Lebanon, Cyprus, and Egypt.
Earthquake hits Turkish-Syrian border region
Rescue efforts underway
Rescue workers have been deployed in Turkey and Syria to pull survivors from the rubble. Residents have also been helping search for survivors among the piles of rubble and debris.
Heavy snowfall was hampering rescue efforts in some parts with roads covered in ice and snow.
"I convey my best wishes to all our citizens who were affected by the earthquake," Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said on Twitter.
"We hope that we will get through this disaster together as soon as possible and with the least damage."
While Turkey's Disaster and Emergency Management Presidency (AFAD) was coordinating search and rescue operations, international agencies were also deploying resources to help.
EU sending search and rescue teams
The EU's Crisis Commissioner Janez Lenarcic confirmed that rescue teams were traveling to Turkey to help local agencies.
"Ten Urban Search and Rescue teams have been quickly mobilised from Bulgaria, Croatia, Czechia, France, Greece, the Netherlands, Poland, Romania to support the first responders on the ground," EU commissioners Josep Borrell and Lenarcic said in a statement.
Turkey's military has established an air corridor to enable search and rescue teams to reach disaster zones as quickly as possible.
"We mobilised our planes to send medical teams, search and rescue teams and their vehicles to the earthquake zone," a statement citing Defence Minister Hulusi Akar said.
The World Health Organization said one of the primary concerns was trauma care of those caught up in the devastating earthquake.
"National authorities will be focussing on search and rescue at the moment," a WHO spokesperson told Reuters news agency in a statement. "Then we will expect an increased need for trauma care to treat the injured and to support the entire health system in affected areas."
Buildings destroyed in Turkey, Syria
According to early reports a large number of buildings have been destroyed in provinces in southern Turkey.
Turkey's president said that more than 2,800 buildings had collapsed in a situation update.
Syria's state media also reported that some buildings had collapsed in Aleppo and the central city of Hama. Tremors were also felt in Damascus.
The head of Syria's National Earthquake Center, Raed Ahmed, told local media that this was "historically, the biggest earthquake recorded in the history of the center."
The White Helmets rescue organization said buildings also collapsed in the rebel-held areas of northwestern Syria, adding that the situation was "disastrous."
The region is one of the world's most active earthquake zones.
Thousands of people were killed and many more displaced when a 7.6 magnitude earthquake struck the western city of Izmit in 1999.
In 2011, more than 500 people were killed by a 7.1 magnitude earthquake in the eastern city of Van.
Offers of support
Turkey's government has declared a "level 4 alarm" that calls for international assistance.
White House National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan said he had been in communication with Turkish officials and said the US was ready to help.
"We stand in full solidarity with the people of Türkiye and Syria after the deadly earthquake that hit this morning," European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen wrote on Twitter.
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz expressed his dismay at the news of the earthquake and said: "We mourn with the victims and fear for those buried. Germany will of course send help."
Germany's Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock said: "My thoughts are with the relatives of the victims of this terrible earthquake," and went on to say "Together with our partners, we will quickly get help on the way."
NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg expressed "full solidarity with our ally Turkiye" and said that he was in touch with President Erdogan. Stoltenberg said that allies were mobilizing support.
French President Emmanuel Macron said his country also stood ready to provide emergency aid to Turkey and Syria and said that "thoughts are with the bereaved families."
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy sent a message of support and also offered assistance.
"I am shocked to learn of deaths and injuries of hundreds of people as a result of the earthquake in Turkey," Zelenskyy wrote in a tweet. "At this time, we stand by the friendly Turkish people and are ready to provide the necessary assistance,'' Zelenskyy said.
Israel's Defense Minister Yoav Gallant also said his country was prepared to provide any assistance if needed.
Greece has been among the countries offering assistance to Ankara. "Greece will help immediately," said Greek head of government
Kyriakos Mitsotakis, despite tensions between his country and Turkey.
Russian President Vladimir Putin offered condolences and said his country was ready to help.
"Please accept my deep condolences on the numerous human casualties and large-scale destruction caused by a powerful earthquake in your country," Putin said in a message to Erdogan. | https://www.dw.com/en/over-1000-dead-in-turkey-syria-after-powerful-earthquake/a-64618303 | 2023-02-06 10:47:00 | 0 | https://www.dw.com/en/over-1000-dead-in-turkey-syria-after-powerful-earthquake/a-64618303 |
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Prosecutors charged a Los Angeles city councilman with 10 counts, including embezzlement and perjury, Tuesday in the latest criminal case to upend the scandal-plagued governing board of the nation’s second-largest city.
Curren Price Jr. faces five counts of embezzlement of government funds, three counts of perjury and two counts of conflict of interest, according to the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office.
Price was charged for having a financial interest in projects that he voted on as a council member, and having the city pay nearly $34,000 in medical benefits for his now-wife while he was still married to another woman, Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón said in a statement.
Between 2019 and 2021, Price’s wife allegedly received payments totaling more than $150,000 from developers before Price voted to approve projects, according to Gascón’s statement. He also is accused of failing to list the money his wife received on government disclosure forms.
“This alleged conduct undermines the integrity of our government and erodes the public’s trust in our elected officials,” Gascón said.
Price called the charges “unwarranted.”
In a letter to City Council President Paul Krekorian, Price said he was stepping down from committee assignments and leadership responsibilities “while I navigate through the judicial system to defend my name.”
“The last thing I want to do is be a distraction to the people’s business,” he wrote.
The council and city government have been shaken by a series of recent scandals.
In March, former Democratic City Councilman Mark Ridley-Thomas — a one-time legislator, county supervisor and a fixture in local politics for decades — was found guilty in federal court of seven felonies, including conspiracy, bribery and fraud.
Last year, a racism scandal that shook public trust in Los Angeles government triggered the resignations in October of then-City Council President Nury Martinez and a powerful labor leader, Ron Herrera.
After an FBI investigation, two other former council members pleaded guilty to federal corruption charges in recent years.
Former Mayor Eric Garcetti, who left office in December, was shadowed by sexual harassment allegations against one of his former top aides.
To residents, the cumulative effect “makes the whole body politic of L.A. look rotten, look illegal,” said Jaime Regalado, former executive director of the Pat Brown Institute of Public Affairs at California State University, Los Angeles.
At a time when the city is struggling with an out-of-control homeless crisis, crime and soaring housing and rent costs, “it makes everything harder,” Regalado said.
A criminal complaint said a consulting firm operated by Price’s wife received a series of payments from companies incorporated or co-owned by Thomas Safran & Associates, GTM Holdings/Works and GTM Holdings, before the councilman voted to approve funding for the companies’ projects.
Emails seeking comment from those entities were not immediately returned Tuesday evening.
Price was first elected to the council in 2013 and currently serves as its president pro tempore. His district includes South Los Angeles and parts of the city’s downtown. His term is set to expire in 2026.
Price, who is Black, has successfully navigated changing demographics in his district — which has become increasingly Latino — and is known for being attentive to communities that are diverse.
The councilman had attended a city council meeting earlier in the day Tuesday.
Mayor Karen Bass’ office said in a statement that she had not seen the charges but was “saddened by this news.”
Price’s attorney, David Willingham, declined to comment, saying he had not seen a copy of the criminal complaint.
The charges were first reported Tuesday by the Los Angeles Times.
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CHARLOTTE, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) — Due to the cold and wet weather this weekend, Charlotte SHOUT!’s main stage shows on Friday and Saturday have been canceled.
The performances were slated for the Ally Main Stage at the Plaza on South Tryon.
Many of the SHOUT! events are still available, however. either indoors or open rain or shine, such as performances at Victoria Yards on Seventh Street, Pianodrome, Endangered Exhibition, SHOUT! Lounge and more.
Some events may be impacted by weather, including POP!, Affinity and the Roaming Gnomes, which will be deflated when necessary.
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AL KHOR, Qatar (AP) — Kylian Mbappé vs. Lionel Messi.
Soccer’s latest superstar against perhaps the sport’s greatest player in the World Cup final just about everyone was hoping for.
France and Mbappé are headed back to the biggest game in soccer, and to a much-anticipated matchup with Argentina, after ending Morocco’s historic run at the World Cup on Wednesday.
In front of the country’s president, Emmanuel Macron, France beat Africa’s first ever semifinalist 2-0, with Mbappé playing a part in goals by Theo Hernandez in the fifth minute and substitute Randal Kolo Muani in the 79th.
Mbappé became a global phenomenon by leading France to the title in Russia in 2018 and has a chance to emulate Brazil great Pele as a champion in his first two World Cups when he comes up against the 35-year-old Messi, who has dominated the game with Cristiano Ronaldo for the past 15 years.
It’s the dream final for many, with France looking to become the first team to retain the title since Brazil in 1962 and Argentina on a mission to win soccer’s ultimate prize for the third time in what is likely to be Messi’s last World Cup.
“We need all our strength, all our energy to face a very competitive team with one of the legends in the sport with Messi,” France goalkeeper Hugo Lloris said.
There will be no team from the Arab world in the final of the first World Cup in the Middle East, a prospect that seemed nigh impossible before the tournament yet nearly happened in Qatar.
Morocco has been widely lauded for breaking ground for Africa and generated an outpouring of pride among Arab nations after topping a group containing Croatia and Belgium and eliminating two more European powers — Spain and Portugal — in the knockout stage. Their players gave France a far-from-easy ride, too, before collapsing on the ground in despair after the final whistle.
“We are disappointed for the Moroccan people — we wanted to keep their dream alive,” Morocco coach Walid Regragui said. “We felt we could have gone further but we have given a good image of Morocco and of African football. That was important to us.”
Remarkably, Hernandez’s early goal was the first scored against Morocco by an opposition player in the tournament — the other had been an own-goal in the group stage — but the team responded to that and injury issues in its defense with a fearless performance in front of tens of thousands of fans who dominated the 60,000-seat Al Bayt Stadium.
France was forced into some last-ditch defending at times but has developed a knack of pulling out victories despite not playing its best. The country will be playing in the final for the fourth time in the last seven World Cups, more than anyone else.
“It wasn’t easy,” France coach Didier Deschamps said, “and we showed our quality, experience and team spirit.”
Mbappé failed to add to his five goals in the tournament but helped create the opener for Hernandez when his shot deflected off a defender and into the path of the left back. Hernandez let the ball bounce before driving a downward effort into the net from a tight angle.
Typically a defense-first team, Morocco was forced to come out and play even though it was reeling from losing Nayef Aguerd to injury in the warmup and another center back, captain Romain Saiss, after only 21 minutes because of a hamstring injury. Both players were doubts ahead of the game but were risked by Regragui along with left back Noussair Mazraoui, who has had the flu and only lasted until halftime.
Roared on by its red-and-green-clad fans, Morocco came closest to scoring when Jawad El Yamiq hit the post with an overhead kick in the 44th minute and forced France to defend in numbers, with Antoine Griezmann — the team’s playmaker — effectively playing as a deep-lying midfielder and often clearing balls from inside his box.
However, Mbappé enjoyed more space as Morocco tired late in the second half and he was moved into a central position. After dribbling past two defenders, he took a shot that deflected toward Kolo Muani, who tapped in having been on the field for less than a minute.
The goal was celebrated in the VIP seats by Macron, who flew in for the match and had earlier visited the Souq Waqif bazaar in Doha before traveling to the stadium. The president congratulated France’s players in the locker room after the match.
They might need to raise their game against Argentina, though.
“Any team with Messi in,” Griezmann said, “is a totally different proposition.”
TOP SCORER
The World Cup trophy isn’t the only thing at stake on Sunday. Messi and Mbappé are tied as the leading scorers with five goals as they chase the Golden Boot award.
THIRD PLACE
Morocco’s World Cup isn’t over. The team will play the third-place playoff match against Croatia at Khalifa International Stadium on Saturday.
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NANJING, China, May 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Recently, ChomiX Biotech Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as ChomiX), a leading biotechnology company focusing on the preclinical development of innovative small molecule drugs, announced the completion of millions of dollars Pre-A+ Financing by TigerYeah Capital,old shareholder Tsinghua Innovation Ventures, and Morning Spring Venture. The proceeds will be used to further develop ChomiX's chemoproteomics platforms, expand covalent compound libraries, and initiate several screening projects against traditionally undruggable targets.
Currently, most drug discovery technologies rely on purified proteins, which greatly limits the efficiency of drug development, resulting in about 90% of disease-related targets being "undruggable". The ChomiX chemoproteomics technologies have revolutionized drug discovery from purified proteins to living cells.
- The DIA-ABPP platform enables the discovery of novel binding pockets and ligands for endogenous proteins in living cells, especially undruggable targets that lack structural research. Now the platform has covered more than 10,000 proteins and 40,000 binding sites.
- The TED-ChomiX platform can identify the direct protein interactions for biologically active molecules in disease-related cells or tissues, and has been widely used in drug target discovery, new mechanism deconvolution and off-target protein profiling.
ChomiX will be based on the cutting-edge interdisciplinary field of chemical biology and promote the drug discovery application of chemical proteomics technology with the value of focusing on innovation.
Nan Chen Ph.D., CEO and founder of ChomiX :
We are very honored to collaborate with TigerYeah Capital, Tsinghua Innovation Venture, and Morning Spring Venture in this financing round. ChomiX is a biotechnology company with the leading chemical proteomics technologies. Our co-founder and chief scientist, Prof. Chu Wang at Peking University, pioneered chemical proteomics research in China since 2013.
Through in-depth collaboration with academic research groups, ChomiX has established two technology platforms: DIA-ABPP for high throughput discovery of covalent binders and TED-ChomiX for proteome-wide profiling of drug-binding proteins. Up to now, we have established long-term cooperative relationships with hundreds of research institutes and more than ten biopharmaceutical companies in the field of preclinical small molecule drug R&D. This financing, along with series pre-A announced last year, will significantly strengthen our capacity. Meanwhile, I will sincerely thank all partners and employees of ChomiX for their support and perseverance. By leveraging these cutting-edge chemical proteomics technologies, we could provide more solutions for undruggable targets, which will contribute to the development of more drugs that benefit patients.
About ChomiX:
ChomiX Biotech Co., Ltd. is a leading biotechnology company focusing on the preclinical development of innovative small molecule drugs. With chemoproteomics as the core technology, ChomiX is engaged in the discovery of novel lead compounds and protein targets in living cells. Officially operated in 2021, ChomiX has established multiple intersecting platforms, including chemical biology, bioinformatics, medicinal chemistry, molecular and cell biology, etc. Now ChomiX has been authorized numbers of chemoproteomics related patents and built a laboratory with a variety of advanced instruments. ChomiX has partnered with many innovative small molecule drug R&D companies, including PharmaBlock Sciences (Nanjing), Inc. (SZSE:300725), and hundreds of research institutes. ChomiX is committed to quickly breaking through the barriers of undruggable targets and accelerating the discovery of innovative small molecule drugs.
About TigerYeah Capital:
Founded in 2014, TigerYeah Capital is an independent venture capital under Tigermed. TigerYeah Capital focuses on equity investment in the early and growth stage of the medical and health field. The management team has a profound industrial background, extensive industry resources and rich investment experience. So far, it has completed ~300 million dollars and more than 100 investment projects. The investment portfolio covers medical devices, biomedicine, CRO, and health food. TigerYeah Capital creates value for the development of the medical and health industry in China and even the world by empowering the invested companies, and contributes to public health.
About Tsinghua Innovation Ventures:
Tsinghua Innovation Ventures is a professional investment institution for the industrialization of scientific and technological achievements under Beijing Tsinghua Industrial Development Research Institute (referred to as "ITRI"). Methods and professional management promote the transformation of major scientific and technological achievements of Tsinghua University. Investment cases include Pinchi Medical, a unicorn company in the field of neuromodulation in China, Yihuatong, a leader in China's hydrogen energy industry, Huazhuo Jingke, an integrated circuit ultra-precision equipment manufacturing company, as well as Daqing Biology, Jietong Huasheng, and Langshi Instruments , Tianzhihang, Shenli Technology, Sino United and a group of outstanding enterprises.
About Morning Spring Venture:
Hangzhou Morning Spring Venture is a venture capital institution focusing on early life science investment. The company focuses on life science and medical technology investments that are cutting-edge in the world with unmet clinical needs and high barriers. Morning Spring Venture's management team comes from first-line VC funds, multinational pharmaceutical companies, and CRO companies. The investment team has rich academic background, investment experience, industrial resources, and commercialization experience.
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China cracks down on protesters. The Supreme Court will hear arguments over how to enforce immigration laws. And, team USA and Iran battle before their World Cup match.
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China cracks down on protesters. The Supreme Court will hear arguments over how to enforce immigration laws. And, team USA and Iran battle before their World Cup match.
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SEONGNAM, South Korea, June 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- SK bioscience, a global innovative vaccine and biotech company committed to promoting human health from prevention to cure, announced the company has received the WHO Emergency Use Listing (EUL) of its COVID-19 vaccine, SKYCovione.
SKYCovione is a self-assembled nanoparticle vaccine targeting the receptor binding domain of the SARS-CoV-2 Spike protein for SARS-CoV-2. The vaccine was developed with the Institute for Protein Design (IPD) at the University of Washington SCHOOL OF MEDICINE and uses GSK's pandemic adjuvant. The development of SKYCovione has been supported by funding from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations (CEPI) with support from the European Union (EU)'s Horizon 2020 Programme. SKYCovione is also the world's first medicine developed using computational protein design, an approach that uses Rosetta software to engineer protein structures with enough precision to place individual atoms exactly where desired.
Results from a Phase III clinical trial showed that SKYCovione™ induced neutralizing antibody responses against SARS-CoV-2 parental strain and had a standard safety and reactogenicity profile. Subsequently, SKYCovione (known as SKYCovion in the UK) was approved by the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) for active immunization to prevent COVID-19 caused by SARS-CoV-2 in individuals 18 years of age and older in May 2023.
SKYCovione is based on recombinant protein vaccine technology which has been used for development of vaccines including influenza, and HPV vaccines. The vaccine can be stored between 2-8 °C, making it suitable to use in countries where ultra-low cold chain storage facilities are not available. The ease of distribution helps to achieve greater access to vaccines in low-income countries.
Jaeyong Ahn, CEO of SK bioscience said, "Based on the immunogenicity and safety profile, SKYCovione has become the first Korean vaccine to be granted to the WHO EUL. We will be committed to develop more vaccines to not just strengthen Korea's vaccine sovereignty, but also enable equitable access of the vaccine."
About SK bioscience
SK bioscience is a global innovative vaccine and biotech company, standing committed to global pandemic preparedness in vaccine development and manufacturing to create more equitable access to vaccines. In leveraging strengths on cutting-edge vaccine development technologies, SK bioscience has been dedicated to promoting human health from prevention to cure across the globe. Under collaborations of domestic and international governments, regulatory agencies, healthcare providers, doctors and medical experts, SK bioscience has firmly established globally certified R&D and manufacturing technologies. All of the SK colleagues are passionately committed to providing high-quality vaccines to those who need them and better public healthcare solutions.
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- Official SK bioscience Homepage
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Category Leader Unveils Three New Models with 360° Self-Clean Mode and LUXE-Hinge Design for an Even More Seamless User Experience
SAN DIEGO, July 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- LUXE Bidet, the leading bidet seller across America, announces today the launch of NEO Plus, a brand-new iteration of its highly-rated line of bidet attachments. With all-new features and a fresh look, this portfolio expansion underscores the brand's commitment to innovation in the personal hygiene space that meets ever-evolving consumer needs at an accessible price.
Building upon the existing aspects of the fan-favorite NEO Series, the NEO Plus Series promises a 360° self-clean mode that flushes debris off the guard gate and nozzles for easy maintenance. Additionally, all NEO Plus models feature LUXE-Hinge Adjustment Plates, designed to simplify the toilet cleaning process by allowing users to fully flip the bidet upwards for direct access to the bowl and nozzles during routine bathroom upkeep. This first-of-its-kind hinge feature also allows for easy slide-in installation, offering consumers a more streamlined set up process.
"LUXE Bidet was founded with the belief that the luxurious feeling that a bidet adds to a bathroom comes only second to the hygienic benefits it adds to one's personal care routine, and we've made it our mission to ensure this essential tool is accessible for all by offering high quality, yet affordable options," said Anjum Gupta, President of LUXE Bidet, "With the launch of NEO Plus, we are proud to maintain those core principles while bringing forth innovation that makes our bidets even more convenient for every user."
The NEO Plus line comes in three models, including:
- NEO 120 Plus: Perfect for beginners and those looking for all foundational bidet features, the 120 Plus is a cold water model equipped with a single wash nozzle along with water pressure & mode selection knobs that are simple to operate. ($49.99)
- NEO 185 Plus: For those looking for a little added luxury, the 185 Plus is a cold water model with an additional nozzle added for a feminine wash feature. It also has the easy-to-operate water pressure & mode selection knobs as well. ($61.99)
- NEO 320 Plus: For those who prefer the feeling of warm water, the 320 Plus comes equipped with the same dual wash nozzles as the 185 Plus, one for rear wash and one for feminine wash, along with a mode selection knob and a lever controlling water temperature & pressure – making your entire usage experience customizable to your exact needs. ($66.99)
All three models come in a variety of accent colors including white, chrome, and rose gold, available for purchase on LUXEBidet.com.
To learn more about the NEO Plus line, along with the brand's full suite of bidet attachments and associated products, visit www.LUXEBidet.com.
About LUXE Bidet
LUXE Bidet is the leading bidet brand in America, happy to be serving over 1 million customers nationwide. The brand's vision is to make healthy home hygiene affordable & accessible to everyone. Since 2009, the brand has been pioneering advanced bidet technology through innovation, functionality and design. For products and information, visit www.LUXEBidet.com.
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PORT READING, N.J. (AP) — In New York, far from her home in northern Ukraine, Valeriya Roshkovan tries to do what she can to end Russia’s invasion of her country.
“I cannot sit and do nothing,” she said earlier this month in a New Jersey warehouse where she volunteers with the nonprofit Razom for Ukraine, helping package donated firefighting equipment to ship to her country.
Roshkovan, 41, fled Konotop, her city close to Ukraine’s northern border with Belarus, soon after the fighting began in order to keep her teenage daughter safe. She had to leave her husband and other family behind.
“The town was surrounded, all the artillery was pointed at the town and most of the exits were already in the hands of Russia,” Roshkovan said through another volunteer who translated her words.
“We had the hope that it’s going to finish very soon, that the war will be over,” she added. “And that we will be able to come back quickly.”
As the first anniversary of Russia’s invasion approaches Friday, that hope is diminished. Roshkovan has enrolled her teenage daughter in school. She’s trying to get her to engage with their Brooklyn, New York, surroundings and to stop dwelling on the war and their long escape, driving through Ukraine and several neighboring countries.
Last year, many Ukrainians living in America discovered Razom, a small nonprofit that started in 2014 with the mission to help make Ukraine more prosperous. In previous years, it had received around $200,000 in contributions annually. In 2022, the number of donors jumped from around 4,000 to 170,000 and gifts now total at least $75 million, said Dora Chomiak, the organization’s president.
“A lot of people are just moved by the complete injustice of the bad guy next door to Ukraine, just destroying lives. People are moved by the resilience of the people of Ukraine,” she said.
The nonprofit stood up a logistics network, opened and staffed an office in Washington to advocate for Ukraine to lawmakers and granted at least $3 million to small nonprofits in Ukraine. They’ve held almost weekly protests in Times Square to try to keep the war in the public eye. Support for sending weapons and aid to Ukraine and for hosting Ukrainians displaced by the war among Americans has waned from May to January, a recent poll from The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research found.
Initially, Razom focused on sourcing and delivering tactical medical equipment and communications equipment to the frontlines, including to volunteer fighters.
“Tourniquets, chest seals, different bandages to either stop bleeding or give the first help at the battlefield,” said Andriy Boychuk, 35, a businessman who has lived in the U.S. for 17 years and was leading the effort at the warehouse.
“If not us, who else?” he said, when asked why a nonprofit was sending supplies to the frontlines. More recently, it has shipped generators, wood burning stoves and candles to its warehouse in Lviv, tracking the shipments with a software program that Razom members developed themselves. Razom’s staff in Ukraine then reloads the goods into vans to take where needed.
Boychuk and other volunteers said packing these supplies by hand is a kind of therapy for them, helping them feel like they are making a difference.
“It touches everybody,” Boychuk said of the war. “And that’s why I think we are here, because we want to help and try to not think what’s going on there because it destroys people,”
The aid they send is in line with Razom’s charitable mission, as well as import and export regulations, Chomiak said. But that line is sometimes difficult to navigate.
“Who is a civilian and who is military? That was hard for myself personally to kind of parse out,” she said, until she realized while visiting Ukraine in the summer that everyone was fighting to survive, in one way or another.
Another volunteer, Dmytro Malymonenko, learned about Razom when the war began, through Boychuk, who is a neighbor. “I wanted to help but didn’t know how and where to start and where to look for the community,” he said.
Over the past year, the war’s impact has intensified for him. Malymonenko’s mother recently died in Ukraine of an illness he said was exacerbated by the stress and depression caused by the war. His father returned to their hometown of Sumy, which has been under bombardment, to organize a funeral.
His life has been torn apart, he said, urging everyone to take some action.
“Even a thought or a prayer can help,” he said.
Roshkovan said it still gives her goosebumps to talk about the war, which she did not believe would break out between countries whose populations have been intertwined for generations.
“It’s not just the war. It’s not just the aggression that happened,” she said, touching the skin on her forearms. “But it’s also the basically breakage of those ties. It’s the huge betrayal.”
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If you’ve ever dreamed of hitting the red carpet at New York’s famous Met Gala, surrounded by the world’s biggest stars in their most outrageous outfits, now you can, sort of, at Madame Tussauds New York.
The Big Apple branch of the legendary tourist attraction has a new attraction called Glow Gala, featuring 19 wax figures of celebrities wearing show-stopping looks inspired by the Met Gala. The centerpiece is a Katy Perry figure suspended from the ceiling in the “chandelier dress” she wore to the Gala in 2019.
Lady Gaga is also in the room, wearing a red gown illuminated with LEDs, along with never-before-seen figures of Ariana Grande and P. Diddy. The Ariana figure is even sporting a wedding ring that looks just like her real ring, and all her tattoos are present and accounted for.
Other figures that are part of the installation include Justin Bieber, Jennifer Hudson, RuPaul, Priyanka Chopra, Angelina Jolie and Scarlett Johansson.
The exhibit uses state-of-the-art projection technology, and all the figures are placed among Instagramable surroundings that include floral walls and neon art installations. Visit MadameTussauds.com for more info.
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Police: Woman fundraises over $37,000 with false cancer claim
ELDRIDGE, Iowa (KWQC/Gray News) - An Iowa woman was charged with theft after officials said she received over $37,000 in donations for a false cancer claim.
Police said 19-year-old Madison Russo was charged with theft by means of deception.
The Eldridge Police Department said it was made aware of Russo on Jan. 11. It said she was suspected of stealing $37,303 from more than 439 donors with false claims that she had acute lymphoblastic leukemia, stage 2 pancreatic cancer, and a tumor the size of a football that wrapped around her spine.
According to KWQC, witnesses with medical experience told police about medical discrepancies in Russo’s story based off of pictures she had posted on social media.
Authorities filed subpoenas for Russo’s medical records and used them to determine the 19-year-old had never been diagnosed with any kind of cancer or tumor from any medical facilities in the state.
KWQC reported Russo had shared her story publicly through social media and a GoFundMe page, and had even been highlighted in a newspaper in October 2022, where she gave the story of her cancer journey.
Officials also said Russo had presented her cancer journey as a guest speaker at Ambrose University, The National Pancreatic Foundation in Chicago, and on a podcast for Purple Project online.
Authorities said she had accepted private donations from businesses, non-profits, school districts and private citizens.
Russo was arrested Monday, at St. Ambrose University in Davenport, according to police.
She is being held in the Scott County Jail on a $10,000 cash-only bond.
Authorities said she had accepted private donations from businesses, non-profits, school districts and private citizens.
The Eldridge Police Department urges any business or person who donated to Russo to contact them at 563-285-3916 or to email them at police@cityofeldridgeia.org.
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- Announcing vesting plan based on the global standards to regain trust
- Improving transparency through the monitoring system
- Ensuring the growth of the mega-ecosystem through burn campaigns and vesting plan
SEOUL, South Korea, Dec. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- WEMIX announced its vesting plan for a transparent tokenomics and to secure trust regarding the growth potential of WEMIX.
First, the circulating supply of WEMIX is calculated based on the global standards.
- Circulating supply = Total supply – Non-circulating supply
- Total supply = Cumulative supply – Burned amount
- Non-circulating supply = Lock-up supply + NCP Staking
- Lock-up supply = Foundation lock-up supply + lock-up volume excluding Foundation
- Lock-up supply excluding Foundation = Wemade Lock-up volume + Third-party lock-up volume
The holdings of the Foundation will be locked up and from January 2023, and a pre-disclosed volume of WEMIX will be circulated through monthly linear vesting over 5 years.
The lock-up period for team compensation will expire in October 2023 and will be distributed to recipients after a certain year of employment. WEMIX that they receive will be deposited into a smart contract and will be allocated into the recipient's wallet every month over 5 years. The compensation will be available for circulation.
WEMIX owned by Wemade will be locked up for 3 years starting January 2023 and will be transferred to a separate wallet in January 2026.
To secure transparency, the team will be using monitoring systems. Once integration of the custody service is complete, all the non-circulating supply will be transferred to the custody wallet.
In addition, the community can check the total amount and circulating supply provided in real-time on CoinMarketCap and CoinGecko. It will also be available through Xangle's new service, Livewatch.
'Livewatch' is a new real-time monitoring service by Xangle, a data intelligence platform by CrossAngle, one of the NCPs for WEMIX3.0, and WEMIX was selected as its first project.
Based on the vesting plan, the team will continue burn campaigns along with deflationary tokenomics policies to increase the value of WEMIX and growth of the economy within the mega-ecosystem.
To read more about the vesting plan of WEMIX, check out the official Medium channel.
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Which gift for BTS fans is best?
The seven-member Korean-pop group BTS emerged in 2013 with its first album, “2 Cool 4 Skool.” The boy band rose to stardom almost immediately, with a huge international fan base and a performance at the Grammy Awards. Its followers range from casual fans to die-hard members of the BTS “Army.”
Best gifts for BTS fans
Best BTS backpack
What you need to know: This black nylon waterproof backpack with multiple pockets and a matching hat is perfect for BTS fans who want to show their allegiance.
What you’ll love: The stylish backpack is emblazoned with a blue-and-pink gradient BTS logo and includes three front pockets, two side pockets and a main compartment that holds a laptop pocket. The straps can be easily adjusted to fit your preferences.
What you should consider: The pink keychain in the photo is not included with your purchase.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Best BTS blanket
Aoxinquiji K-pop Dynamite Ultra-soft Fleece Blanket
What you need to know: It’s a premium fleece blanket featuring all the members of BTS and their signatures.
What you’ll love: This high-quality blanket is available in your choice of three backgrounds featuring BTS members and three sizes, up to 80-by-60 inches. Use it as a throw blanket on the couch or a comforter for the bed. The blanket is machine washable and can go in the dryer.
What you should consider: Several reviewers mentioned the blanket was thinner than they expected.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Best BTS card game
Mattel Giant Uno BTS Card Game
What you need to know: This unique twist on the classic Uno game has oversized cards featuring images of BTS.
What you’ll love: Great for any BTS fan, young or old, this Uno deck contains 108 cards and a set of instructions. It can be played with as few as two and as many as 10 players. The first player to get rid of their cards wins.
What you should consider: The size of the cards makes them difficult to shuffle.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Best fan gift set
Whaletill BTS Fans Bangtan Boys Bag Gift Set
What you need to know: This incredible gift set for BTS’ biggest fans includes a drawstring bag, face masks and 50 stickers.
What you’ll love: This well-stocked gift set also includes a lanyard, two cotton face masks, a keychain, a logo necklace, seven bracelets, two phone ring holders and two packs of button pins, all featuring images of the members. The drawstring bag measures 13.4-by-15.7 inches, big enough to hold the entire set.
What you should consider: A couple of reviewers complained the face masks were too large.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Best BTS socks
Like the Starz Women’s K-Pop BTS TXT Cartoon Character Socks
What you need to know: This is an adorable set of seven BTS cartoon character socks, one for every day of the week.
What you’ll love: These high-quality cotton-polyester blend socks feature a different color and cartoon version of each band member. They are light enough to be worn with winter boots but thick enough to keep your feet warm. These socks are made in Korea and best for women’s shoe size 6-10.
What you should consider: Several reviewers mentioned the socks were smaller than advertised.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Best BTS fashion doll
What you need to know: It’s a fully articulated J-Hope doll in a custom suit and can stand on its own.
What you’ll love: This carefully sculpted doll resembles dance captain, rapper and songwriter J-Hope and is complete with rooted hair to look more realistic. Its 11 points of articulation ensure that you can move J-Hope into a variety of different poses and practice his dance moves. All seven members are available for purchase.
What you should consider: The doll only comes with one outfit.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Best BTS diamond painting kit
JikMin DIY 5D Diamond Painting Kits for Adults
What you need to know: This is a high-quality diamond painting kit measuring 12-by-18 inches with easy-to-follow instructions.
What you’ll love: Use the point pen to place each individual diamond in this beautiful photo of all seven BTS members. Each hole is assigned a number that corresponds to a diamond color.
What you should consider: You may want to cover it with varnish when finished to ensure the diamonds remain in place.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Best BTS book
“The Big Book of BTS: The Deluxe Unofficial Bangtan Book” by Katy Sprinkel
What you need to know: It’s a behind-the-scenes look at the hottest K-pop band in history, including in-depth interviews and never-before-seen photos.
What you’ll love: It’s ideal for the fan who knows all the facts and the fan who wants to know everything. This comprehensive hardcover book covers the history of the band behind the music and offers full profiles of each of the band members. It’s also available on Kindle.
What you should consider: A few buyers mentioned their books weren’t packaged properly.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Best BTS action figures
Xiaohuanxiong BTS Collection Action Figure Toy Set
What you need to know: This adorable set of action figures includes each member of BTS with vivid colors and special attention to detail.
What you’ll love: These durable figurines can be used for regular play, or as cake or cupcake toppers. The figures measure 3 inches and are made from high-quality plastic.
What you should consider: The heads are packaged separately from the bodies.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Best BTS nightlight
Yaneng K-Pop BTS USB Acrylic LED Nightlight
What you need to know: This acrylic light-up nightlight comes in the shape of an official BTS light stick.
What you’ll love: It provides soft lighting and can be powered via USB or AA batteries. Change to your choice of eight colors simply by touching the base.
What you should consider: Batteries are not included.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
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TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — Jake Guentzel came out of a scoring slump at the perfect time, allowing his team to end one of its own.
Guentzel scored two goals, Casey DeSmith stopped 23 shots and the Pittsburgh Penguins beat the Arizona Coyotes 4-1 Sunday night to end a six-game losing streak.
“It's kind of a funny game like that," Guentzel said. “Hopefully that will get me going.”
The Coyotes had the early jump after four straight road games and went up on Barrett Hayton's first-period goal. DeSmith was sharp on a couple of good Arizona chances early in the second period, then Guentzel scored twice in a little over three minutes — his first goals in nine games.
Jason Zucker also scored, Jeff Carter added an empty-net goal and Sidney Crosby had two assists in Pittsburgh's first win since Dec. 20.
“It was important to get the win for a lot of reasons, but most importantly I think we need to feel good about what went on out there,” Penguins coach Mike Sullivan said. “And I thought we played we play hard. We played the game the right way.”
The Coyotes couldn't capitalize after turning up the pressure on Pittsburgh in the second period and got shut down by the Penguins for most of the third to lose their fifth straight. Karel Vejmelka had 24 saves for Arizona, which lost for the third time in its last nine home games.
“We had a breakaway, good scoring opportunities, shots from the slot, rebounds, screen shots — we just could not score,” Coyotes coach Andre Tourigny said.
The Coyotes were glad to be back at The Mullett after going 0-fer on a four-game road trip back east.
They wasted little time feeling comfortable again in the NHL's smallest arena, scoring five minutes into the game. All-Star Clayton Keller set it up, sending a pass across the crease to Hayton for a one-timer.
The Penguins spoiled the Mullett vibes in the second period.
Guentzel tied it six minutes in, one-timing a short pass from Sidney Crosby into the goal before Vejmelka could slide over. Guentzel scored again midway through the period, beating Vejmelka from a sharp angle after first fumbling Bryan Rust's pass.
Arizona went on a rash of penalties, but the Penguins couldn't capitalize. DeSmith also had to stop Nick Bjugstad on a short-handed breakaway with Pittsburgh on a two-man advantage.
“Those are the timing saves you need to win games,” Sullivan said.
Zucker put Pittsburgh up 3-1 midway through the third period, sliding across the crease before flipping a backhander over Vejmelka. Pittsburgh limited Arizona's chances from there and Carter closed it out with his empty netter.
"They had some good opportunities and capitalized," Hayton said. “I still think we played a good hockey game, but it's frustrating not getting the outcome we wanted.”
PENS POWER PLAY
Pittsburgh had some great opportunities in six power play opportunities, but couldn't find the net. The Penguins are 0 for 21 the past four games, but Sullivan and his staff aren't quite ready to make any major changes.
“There’s always a fine line; you don’t want to over coach it because my experience has been sometimes if you’re not careful, you can get in the way their instincts,” Sullivan said. “These guys are really good players for a reason. They think the game way better than you and I do, so sometimes we try to stay out of their way a little bit.”
GUENTHER RETURNS
Coyotes right wing Dylan Guenther rejoined the team for Sunday’s game after helping lead Canada to gold at the World Junior Championship.
The 19-year-old scored the winning goal in overtime against the Czech Republic Thursday night in Nova Scotia to give Canada it’s 20th world junior gold. He had seven goals and three assists in the tournament.
Guenther played 12:21 in his NHL return, putting two shots on goal.
NOTES: Pittsburgh F Ryan Poehling missed his third straight game with an upper-body injury. ... Arizona recalled Ivan Prosvetov from Tucson of the AHL to serve as Vejmelka's backup with Connor Ingram out sick. .... Penguins F Kris Letang remained in Montreal and missed his third straight game following the death of his father, Claude Fouquet.
UP NEXT
Penguins: Host Vancouver on Tuesday night.
Coyotes: Host San Jose on Tuesday night.
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Aptos ‘World’s Shortest Parade’ has big turnout
APTOS, Calif. (KION-TV)- The 4th of July kicked off in Aptos with their annual "World's Shortest Parade."
The parade started at the corner of Soquel Drive and State Park Drive and ended at Trout Gulch Road. This is the third event post-pandemic.
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ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — Floodwaters were starting to recede in some parts of western Alaska that were battered by the worst storm in a half century, leaving debris flung by the powerful Bering Sea waves on beaches and in seaside communities.
The storm, the remnant of Typhoon Merbok, was weakening Sunday as it moved north from the Bering Strait into the Chukchi Sea off Alaska’s northwest coast. But it remained a hazardous threat to smaller communities along Alaska’s northwest coast, said National Weather Service meteorologist Kaitlyn Lardeo.
“This guy is going to hang out in the Chukchi Sea for the next few days and just rapidly weaken because it’s so stationary,” she said.
The storm's crashing waves caused widespread flooding and damage along 1,000 miles (1,609 kilometers) of the Alaska coastline, Alaska Gov. Mike Dunleavy said.
It was also massive system — big enough to cover the mainland U.S. from Nebraska west to the Pacific Ocean and from Canada to Texas — that has influenced weather systems as far away as California, where a rare late-summer storm was dropping rain on the northern part of the state.
There have been no reports of injuries or deaths in Alaska, the governor said during a Saturday evening news conference. However, roads have been damaged and state officials are assessing potential damage to seawalls, water and sewage systems, airports, and ports.
Several communities reported the force of the incoming water, often propelled by winds gusting near 70 mph (113 kph), knocked some homes off their foundations. One house in Nome floated down a river until it got caught under a bridge.
Many homes were flooded and about 450 residents on the western coast sought refuge in shelters, with more than half of them at a school in Hooper Bay, where they ate processed moose donated by village residents. Others rode out the storm on higher ground outside their communities.
The former typhoon caused the highest water level at Nome — 11.1 feet (3.38 meters) above the normal tide level — since a large storm in 1974, and other communities might have surpassed levels seen in 48 years ago.
“One of the big features of this storm was the wide swath of significant damage,” said Rick Thoman, a climate specialist with the International Arctic Research Center at the University of Alaska Fairbanks.
“So, did it live up to the hype? I would say absolutely,” he said of the storm, which had officials urging people to prepare days before it hit.
Becca Luce and her family live about a half mile from the Bering Sea coast in Nome.
“We have a pretty good view of the ocean from our living room,” she said. “We could see the waves crashing form our window and going over the road.”
Nome itself was inundated, including Front Street, the city’s main business thoroughfare that also doubles as the finish line for the Iditarod Trail Sled-Dog Race. The city’s mini-convention center, which also serves as Iditarod headquarters for the end of the race each March, was surrounded by water.
One downtown restaurant, the Bering Sea Bar and Grill, was destroyed by fire Saturday night, but the cause and whether it was related to the storm is not yet known, said interim city manager Bryant Hammond.
The receding water revealed the detritus left in the streets and yards, including trash, organic debris, rocks and asphalt, Hammond said. Cleanup was to start immediately.
Part of a highway was washed out in Nome, forcing residents to use a bypass to reach the community of Council, adding up to 15 miles (24 kilometers) to the 72-mile (116-kilometer) trip, he said.
“Another major concern is that freeze-up is near, and all of this damage to the roads will need to be repaired before the month ends,” Luce said, using the local term for the onset of winter, which is in October in many parts of Alaska. “And it’s hard to say if that will be possible, especially for the remote village villages without as many resources as Nome has.”
Dunleavy, who issued a state disaster declaration Saturday and is considering seeking a federal disaster, said state officials intend to get communities up and running again as soon as possible.
“We just have to impress upon our federal friends that it’s not a Florida situation where we’ve got months to work on this,” he said. “We’ve got several weeks."
The rain in Northern California helped firefighters increase containment on the biggest wildfire in the state so far this year. The Mosquito Fire in the Sierra Nevada foothills northeast of the capital of Sacramento was 34% contained after downpours early Sunday. More rain was expected, which fire spokesman Scott McLean called a mixed blessing.
“It did help a bit to stifle that aggressive fire,” McLean said. “But we’re going to have new safety issues now with all the mud that’s out there. And the ground moisture could cause some of those damaged trees to fall over.”
An average of a quarter-inch (2 centimeters) of rain fell overnight across Marin, Napa and Sonoma counties north of San Francisco, with more than double that amount recorded in some mountain areas, the National Weather Service said.
Winds gusting up to 40 mph (64 kph) were forecast Sunday along Northern California coastal areas and at higher elevations in the Sierra Nevada. Gusts that strong can blow down branches and drought-stressed trees and cause power outages, warned weather service meteorologist Ryan Walbrun. He said thunderstorms were expected on and off until at least Monday, making for slick roads during the morning commute.
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92 percent of pregnancies treated with nipocalimab resulted in a live birth, with 54 percent delivering at or after 32 weeks without intrauterine transfusions1
SPRING HOUSE, Pa., June 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Janssen Pharmaceutical Companies of Johnson & Johnson today announced positive results from the proof-of-concept Phase 2 open-label UNITY clinical trial for the treatment of pregnant individuals at high risk of early-onset severe (EOS) hemolytic disease of the fetus and newborn (HDFN).1 A statistically significant (54 percent [n=7/13]) proportion of participants who received nipocalimab achieved the primary endpoint of a live birth at or after gestational age of 32 weeks without intrauterine transfusions (IUTs)1,a compared to the historic reference point of 10 percent, which was derived from published and unpublished data.2-5,b Among the seven participants who achieved the primary endpoint, the median gestational age at delivery was 37 and 1/7 weeks.6 This study demonstrates the potential for nipocalimab to help address the underlying disease mechanism of EOS HDFN.1 If approved, nipocalimab would be the first anti-neonatal Fc receptor (FcRn) treatment and the first approved non-surgical intervention for pregnancies at high risk of HDFN in the U.S.7 These data will be presented for the first time at the Fetal Medicine Foundation World Congress in Valencia, Spain on June 26, 2023.1 Janssen is planning a pivotal Phase 3 trial for nipocalimab in pregnancies at risk for severe HDFN.
Nipocalimab is currently the only therapy reported in clinical development for the treatment of alloimmunizedc pregnant individuals at high risk of severe HDFN,7 a serious and rare condition which occurs when the blood types of a pregnant individual and the fetus are incompatible, potentially causing life-threatening anemia in the fetus or infant.8
"Pregnancies affected by HDFN currently experience a high treatment burden, such as repeated, invasive IUTs that require access to specialty care and put the life of the fetus at risk," said Kenneth J. Moise Jr., M.D., Professor, Department of Women's Health and Director, Comprehensive Fetal Care Center, at Dell Medical School of the University of Texas at Austin and lead study investigator.d "I find these data encouraging, as they suggest the possibility of providing families with an effective, non-surgical HDFN treatment option if approved."
In the UNITY clinical trial, 12 of 13 participants experienced a live birth.1 Additional results show:
- In pregnancies that met the primary endpoint of a live birth at gestational age of or after 32 weeks without IUTs (54 percent; n=7/13), one infant required a simple (blood) transfusion.6,e In pregnancies requiring an IUT (n=6/13), all live-born infants (n=5/5) required a simple transfusion.1 Among the 12 live-born infants, one infant required an exchange (blood) transfusion.1,f
- The median gestational age at the first IUT was 28 and 3/7 weeks (range: 24 1/7 – 31 5/7 weeks) for those with live births.1
- There were no reports of fetal hydrops.1,g
Nipocalimab was generally well tolerated across all the dose groups studied in pregnant individuals at high risk for EOS HDFN:
- One pregnancy resulted in fetal demise due to complications following an IUT performed at gestational age 22 and 5/7 weeks.1 These complications were considered unrelated to nipocalimab.1 There were no maternal or infant deaths.1
- The most frequently reported adverse events (AEs) were events that are not uncommonly reported in pregnancy or underlying HDFN.1
- In the majority of participants, serious adverse events (SAEs [n=4]) were primarily related to HDFN or to various pregnancy-associated conditions and occurred with no discernible pattern or relationship to treatment with nipocalimab. Two participants who experienced live births demonstrated SAEs possibly related to nipocalimab.1 One participant experienced a subchorionic hematoma,h fetal growth restriction and fetal heart rate deceleration.1 The other participant experienced premature separation of the placenta.1
- Neonatal and infant serum immunoglobulin G (IgG) approximated normal physiological nadirs at 24 weeks of age.1 Overall, in neonates/infants with maternal nipocalimab exposure, there were no unusual/unexpected childhood illnesses and infections reported in neonates/infants are generally those that are commonly seen during the neonatal period through infancy.1
Nipocalimab was shown to demonstrate an acceptable benefit-risk profile given the favorable efficacy results in the study, the significant unmet medical need with a potential for fetal/neonatal morbidity or mortality, and was overall well tolerated, supporting further clinical development for the treatment of HDFN.1
"I have both experienced and heard from others the profound and devastating impact of HDFN," said Katie Shanahan, Executive Director, Allo Hope Foundation.i "An approved treatment option for HDFN could offer hope to pregnant individuals and may provide an important alternative to an invasive medical procedure for overwhelmed families struggling to find the right care and treatment plan following an HDFN diagnosis."
"There is a significant unmet need to help address the serious and life-threatening health consequences of HDFN. Our aspiration is to transform the existing paradigm for families who endure the consequences of HDFN by seeking approval of a targeted and effective therapy," said Katie Abouzahr, M.D., Vice President, Autoantibody Portfolio and Maternal Fetal Disease Area Leader, Janssen Research & Development, LLC. "These Phase 2 UNITY data in high-risk pregnancies demonstrated the important role that nipocalimab, an FcRn blocking antibody, may play in preventing the transfer of maternal alloantibodies through the placenta, thereby offering a potential treatment option for this devastating disease."
Nipocalimab was granted Fast Track designation in July 2019 and orphan drug status in June 2020 by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and orphan medicinal product designation by the European Medicines Agency (EMA) in October 2019 for the prevention of HDFN.7,9,10
Editor's Notes
a. Intrauterine transfusion: an invasive, technically complex surgical procedure performed by specialists to inject blood (red blood cells) from a donor to the fetus, usually through the umbilical cord, that may be associated with complications that could lead to morbidity, fetal mortality and premature birth.11,12
b. Historical reference point used in this study is based on data from published literature (n=51); and academic research centers with expertise in managing EOS HDFN, including the Fetal Center at Children's Memorial Hermann Hospital in Houston, Texas, U.S. (n=2); The Department of Maternal Fetal Medicine at Ohio State University in Columbus, Ohio, U.S. (n=4); and The University of Toronto Fetal Medicine program at Mount Sinai Hospital in Toronto, Canada (n=12).2-5 Across these 69 cases, all patients with prior EOS HDFN pregnancies required an IUT in subsequent at-risk pregnancies. A conservative benchmark of 10 percent of patients not requiring an IUT was chosen to account for uncertainties in the accuracy and representation of the underlying data.2
c. Alloimmunized: an immune response to foreign antigens upon exposure to genetically different cells or tissues.13
d. Dr. Kenneth Moise is a paid consultant for Janssen. He has not been compensated for any media work.
e. Simple transfusion: a procedure wherein a patient receives blood from another blood donor.14 Neonates impacted by HDFN receive transfusions to treat severe anemia.10
f. Exchange transfusion: a procedure that removes most of the patient's blood (which contains the antigen-positive red blood cells) and replaces it with fresh donor blood or plasma that has a normal bilirubin level.15 Exchange transfusions are used in HDFN for neonates whose bilirubin levels continue to rise to treatable levels.15 Exchange transfusions are an invasive procedure with potentially severe side effects and risk of mortality.15
g. Fetal hydrops: a condition in which large amounts of fluid buildup in a baby's tissues and organs, causing extensive swelling (edema), and can be life-threatening.16 About half of unborn babies with hydrops do not survive.16 Fetal hydrops is a complication of HDFN, occurring when the mother's immune system causes a baby's red blood cells to break down.16
h. Subchorionic hematoma: bleeding that occurs beneath the placental chorion membranes which enclose the embryo in the uterus.17 It is believed to happen when the chorion membranes partially detach from the uterine wall.17
i. Katie Shanahan has not been compensated for any media work.
About UNITY
UNITY (NCT03842189) is a global, multicenter, open-label, non-blinded Phase 2 clinical trial designed to evaluate the safety, efficacy, pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics of nipocalimab for the treatment of pregnant individuals at high risk for EOS HDFN.18 The trial enrolled RhD (D) or Kell (K) alloimmunized pregnant individuals with singleton pregnancies at high risk for EOS HDFN with an obstetric history of severe fetal anemia, fetal hydrops, or a stillbirth at ≤24 weeks gestation.1 In the trial, 13 participants with 14 pregnancies were enrolled.1 One pregnancy was included in the safety analysis but was not included in the efficacy analysis due to early elective abortion for a genetic disorder unrelated to HDFN at gestational age 17 weeks.1 Due to complications following an IUT that was performed at gestational age 22 and 5/7 weeks, one pregnancy resulted in fetal demise considered by the trial investigator to be unrelated to nipocalimab.1 Participants received once-weekly intravenous infusions.1 The primary endpoint was live birth at or after gestational age of 32 weeks, without a need for an IUT throughout the entire pregnancy.1 Safety was monitored for 24 weeks post-delivery for the 13 maternal individuals enrolled, and up to 96 weeks post-birth for infants.1
About HDFN
Hemolytic disease of the fetus and newborn (HDFN) is a rare disease where maternal alloantibodies produced in a pregnant person's immune system cross the placenta and attack fetal red blood cells — causing fetal red blood cell hemolysis, leading to anemia.8 The symptoms of HDFN can range from mild to life threatening; some cases can involve neonatal jaundice or hyperbilirubinemia, and severe cases can result in life-threatening fetal anemia requiring intervention to prevent development of fetal hydrops.19 With every pregnancy with an antigen-positive fetus, disease severity increases with an earlier gestational age of HDFN onset due to repeated alloimmunization.20 There are currently no approved non-surgical interventions for pregnancies at high risk of EOS HDFN in the U.S., and pregnancies affected by severe HDFN may necessitate repeated IUTs.21 IUTs are invasive, technically complex surgical procedures performed by specialists at specialized medical centers, and these procedures may be associated with an increased rate of fetal mortality and premature birth.11,12 The most difficult to treat cases of HDFN are those that develop before 24 weeks gestational age, defined here as early-onset, due to the IUT-related higher procedural complication rate and related mortality.22 HDFN is categorized as a rare disease and the severe form is even rarer.8,10 According to the American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology, in the U.S., it is estimated that up to 80 out of every 100,000 pregnancies are affected by HDFN each year.23
About nipocalimab
Nipocalimab is an investigational, high-affinity, fully human, aglycosylated, effectorless, monoclonal antibody that is believed to selectively block the FcRn to reduce levels of circulating IgG antibodies, including autoantibodies and alloantibodies that underlie multiple conditions.24 Nipocalimab is the only anti-FcRn being studied across three key segments in the autoantibody space: maternal-fetal diseases mediated by maternal alloantibodies (e.g., HDFN); rare autoantibody diseases (e.g., generalized myasthenia gravis in adults and children, chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy, warm autoimmune hemolytic anemia, and idiopathic inflammatory myopathies); and prevalent rheumatological diseases (e.g., rheumatoid arthritis, Sjögren's disease, and systemic lupus erythematosus).18,25-32 Blockade of FcRn by nipocalimab has the potential to reduce overall autoantibody levels while maintaining immune function. FcRn blockade is also believed to prevent placental transfer of maternal alloantibodies to the fetus.18,33
About the Janssen Pharmaceutical Companies of Johnson & Johnson
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Cautions Concerning Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains "forward-looking statements" as defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 regarding product development and the potential benefits and treatment impact of nipocalimab. The reader is cautioned not to rely on these forward-looking statements. These statements are based on current expectations of future events. If underlying assumptions prove inaccurate or known or unknown risks or uncertainties materialize, actual results could vary materially from the expectations and projections of Janssen Research & Development, LLC, any of the other Janssen Pharmaceutical Companies and/or Johnson & Johnson. Risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to: challenges and uncertainties inherent in product research and development, including the uncertainty of clinical success and of obtaining regulatory approvals; uncertainty of commercial success; manufacturing difficulties and delays; competition, including technological advances, new products and patents attained by competitors; challenges to patents; product efficacy or safety concerns resulting in product recalls or regulatory action; changes in behavior and spending patterns of purchasers of health care products and services; changes to applicable laws and regulations, including global health care reforms; and trends toward health care cost containment. A further list and descriptions of these risks, uncertainties and other factors can be found in Johnson & Johnson's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended January 1, 2023, including in the sections captioned "Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements" and "Item 1A. Risk Factors," and in Johnson & Johnson's subsequent Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Copies of these filings are available online at www.sec.gov, www.jnj.com or on request from Johnson & Johnson. None of the Janssen Pharmaceutical Companies nor Johnson & Johnson undertakes to update any forward-looking statement as a result of new information or future events or developments.
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MOSCOW (AP) — A show of prison artwork by Viktor Bout, the Russian arms trader serving 25 years in the United States and the focus of speculation about a prisoner swap that could free WNBA star Brittney Griner, opened Tuesday at the upper chamber of the Russian parliament.
The exhibition at the Federation Council underlines Russia's strong interest in the release of Bout, whom Russian officials say is an “entrepreneur” who was unjustly arrested and sentenced to 25 years but who is characterized abroad as the ruthless “Merchant of Death.”
Russia has agitated for his release since he was arrested in Thailand in 2008 and later convicted of terrorism for allegedly trying to sell up to $20 million in weapons, including surface-to-air missiles, to shoot down U.S. helicopters.
The Associated Press and other news organizations have reported that Washington has offered to exchange Bout for Griner, who was sentenced in August to nine years in prison after vape cartridges containing cannabis oil were found in her luggage at Moscow's Sheremetyevo Airport in February.
The U.S. State Department has declared Griner to be “wrongfully detained." As a two-time Olympic gold medalist and star for the WNBA's Phoenix Mercury, Griner is one of the most prominent U.S. female athletes and her case has put significant pressure on the White House to obtain her release.
U.S. President Joe Biden said last week that he hopes Russian President Vladimir Putin will be more willing to negotiate the release of Griner now that the U.S. midterm elections have been held.
He spoke hours after Griner’s lawyers revealed that she had been sent to one of Russia's notoriously harsh penal colonies to serve her sentence following a court's rejection of her appeal. Griner claims she used the vape cartridges for pain treatment and that they were only inadvertently in her luggage due to hasty packing for the trip to Russia, where she played for a Yekaterinburg team in the offseason.
There has been no obvious progress in negotiations, which Russian officials have insisted must remain out of the public eye. Washington reportedly is also seeking the release of former U.S. Marine Paul Whelan who is serving a 16-year espionage sentence.
At the art show, whose works included a technically adept portrait of Soviet dictator Josef Stalin and a sentimental portrayal of a kitten, the head of the upper chamber's international relations committee, Grigory Karasin, vowed that “Russian diplomats will do everything so that he returns to his homeland as soon as possible. This is not an easy task, but we will continue our efforts.”
Bout's wife, Alla, said at the show that she hadn't discussed with her husband whether to apply for a presidential pardon, but that all avenues for appealing his sentence have been used up.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — A top House Republican subpoenaed FBI Director Chris Wray on Wednesday for what he claimed are bureau records related to President Joe Biden and his family, basing the demand on newly surfaced allegations he said an unnamed whistleblower made to Congress.
The White House said it was the latest example in the yearslong series of “unfounded, unproven” political attacks against Biden by Republicans ”floating anonymous innuendo.”
Kentucky Rep. James Comer, chairman of the House Oversight Committee and Accountability, is seeking a specific FBI form from June 2020 that is a report of conversations or interactions with a confidential source. Comer, in a letter to Wray with Republican Sen. Chuck Grassley of Iowa, said that “it has come to our attention” that the bureau has such a document that “describes an alleged criminal scheme” involving Biden and a foreign national “relating to the exchange of money for policy decisions” when Biden was vice president and includes “a precise description” about it.
The subpoena seeks all so-called FD-1023 forms and accompanying attachments and documents.
The lawmakers used the word “alleged” three times in the opening paragraph of the letter and offered no evidence of the veracity of the accusations or any details about what they contend are “highly credible unclassified whistleblower disclosures.”
Comer and Grassley said those “disclosures” demand further investigation, and they want to know whether the FBI investigated and, if so, what agents found.
To the White House, the subpoena is further evidence of how congressional Republicans long “have been lobbing unfounded, unproven, politically motivated attacks” against the Bidens “without offering evidence for their claims or evidence of decisions influenced by anything other than U.S. interests.”
A White House spokesperson, Ian Sams, said Biden “has offered an unprecedented level of transparency” about his personal finances with the public release of a total of 25 years of tax returns.
The FBI and Justice Department confirmed receiving the subpoena but declined to comment further. The president’s personal lawyers had no comment.
Republicans claim they have amassed evidence in recent years that raise questions about whether Biden and his family have used their public positions for private gain.
House Republicans have used the power of their new majority to aggressively investigate Joe Biden and Hunter Biden’s business dealings, including examining foreign payments and other aspects of the family’s finances. Comer has obtained thousands of pages of the Biden family’s financial records through subpoenas to the Treasury Department and various financial institutions since January.
Comer has not revealed much about the findings of his investigation so far. Most recently, Comer claimed one deal involving the Biden family resulted in a profit of over $1 million in more than 15 incremental payments from a Chinese company through a third party.
Both Comer and Grassley have accused both the FBI and Justice Department of stonewalling their investigations and politicizing the agency’s yearslong investigation into Hunter Biden’s taxes.
Last month, an IRS special agent sought whistleblower protections from Congress to disclose a “failure to mitigate clear conflicts of interest in the ultimate disposition” of a criminal investigation related to the younger Biden’s taxes and whether he made a false statement in connection with a gun purchase. | https://www.wdtn.com/news/politics/ap-politics/gop-subpoenas-fbi-over-whistleblowers-claims-about-biden/ | 2023-05-04 16:51:18 | 0 | https://www.wdtn.com/news/politics/ap-politics/gop-subpoenas-fbi-over-whistleblowers-claims-about-biden/ |
Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) on Thursday praised Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) for calling Russian President Vladimir Putin “a thug” and “a war criminal.”
“Governor @RonDeSantisFL description of Putin being a thug and a war criminal is spot on. What do you call a national leader who uses their army to kidnap children of a neighboring state? A War Criminal,” Graham tweeted.
Graham was responding to the tougher stance DeSantis took on Russia in a recent interview with British television host Piers Morgan.
Graham’s praise is notable because he is former President Trump’s closest ally in the Senate.
DeSantis told Morgan in an interview set to broadcast on Fox Nation Thursday that Putin should be “held accountable.”
“Obviously, Russia invaded [last year] — that was wrong. They invaded Crimea and took that in 2014 — That was wrong,” he said.
The South Carolina senator earlier criticized DeSantis for minimizing the Russian invasion of Ukraine as a “territorial dispute.”
“Governor DeSantis, who I respect, is basically taking the Chinese position when it comes to Russia’s invasion,” Graham told Fox News Digital last week.
“China calls this a territorial dispute. This is not a territorial dispute. This is an invasion of a sovereign democracy by [Vladimir Putin’s] Russia, barbaric in nature,” he said.
DeSantis told Morgan that his comment had “been mischaracterized.”
Many Republican lawmakers distanced themselves from the governor after he told Fox News host Tucker Carlson that “becoming entangled in a territorial dispute between Ukraine and Russia” was not in the U.S.’s “vital national interest.”
Senate Republican Whip John Thune (S.D.) told reporters “the majority opinion among Senate Republicans is that the United States has a vital national security interest there in stopping Russian aggression.” | https://www.wowktv.com/hill-politics/graham-praises-desantis-for-labeling-putin-a-war-criminal/ | 2023-03-23 18:10:43 | 0 | https://www.wowktv.com/hill-politics/graham-praises-desantis-for-labeling-putin-a-war-criminal/ |
DALLAS, Sept. 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Sutherland Furniture, the preeminent provider of luxury outdoor furniture, has announced Eugeni Quitllet as Creative Director. The Catalan designer and 2016 Maison & Objet Best Designer of the Year will oversee product development for Sutherland as of August 15, 2022.
With an exceptional, visionary eye for furniture design, Quitllet is the creative force behind iconic pieces such as the Masters Chair for Kartell, in collaboration with Philippe Starck, and Vondom's Love Series. Philippe Starck's 2009 Robinwood collection for Sutherland was an inspiring effort, and Eugeni was integral to those designs and their success. Eugeni has also collaborated with Roche Bobois, Christofle, Foscarini Lighting, Driade and Dedon – partnerships that are widely applauded and appreciated. Quitllet's industrial design background and keen eye for romantic lines are a great combination. He plays with form and void, resulting in gravity-free designs using thoughtful materials. His first chair (Monaco) for Sutherland, now in production, will be introduced in the summer of 2023. It is made from recycled ocean plastics in combination with Sutherland's acclaimed teakwood, complementing the sophisticated styling so expected from Sutherland. Designing with sustainability in mind will be an overriding approach as Eugeni crafts futuristic pieces for timeless beauty.
"I have known Sutherland since 2006, and they have evolved through time exploring a very personal style that has identified the brand as a unique and iconic signature," says Quitllet. "2022 will be a continuity of this 're-evolution,' and will continue to exalt the exigence and performance of their products and collections. I hope that my vision and magic touch will complete this new dream and share it with the world in the most beautiful way! The great quality and variety of material, and the know-how that has been the signature for so many years, mixed with sparks of technology, will be applied to new territories - underlining Sutherland and Perennials as the outdoor and indoor reference in the world."
"Eugeni Quitllet's design capabilities are across the board and while furniture is a focus, his industrial approach will take Sutherland to new heights of design," says Founder David Sutherland, Perennials and Sutherland, LLC. "His attention to detail and purposeful use of materials align with Sutherland Furniture's focus on unique product development. We look forward to sharing Eugeni's ingenuity with Sutherland clients."
Quitllet's wife and creative partner, Maud Bury, and their daughter Ona, are joining him on this Sutherland adventure, and are looking forward to becoming United States Citizens.
Sutherland Furniture is available to interior designers and architects through David Sutherland Showrooms and representatives throughout the US and abroad. To view collections, visit www.sutherlandfurniture.com.
Eugeni Quitllet is a Catalan designer. Born the 17th April 1972, he uses industrial design and creativity to shape new realities and an optimistic idea of future. He synthetizes form and function with an explosive elegance and sinuosity, to create best sellers.
For Eugeni, future is the optimistic state of imagination from the object to space, he puts his eye on the world to make us rediscover it. His visionary idea of the future aim at bringing to life that which doesn't exist yet. His design practice is exceptionally diverse, making him a multifaceted creator: a renaissance man from the future. Previous awards include 2020 IF Design Award, 2020 Green Good Design Award, 2020 Red Dot Award, 2019 Archiproducts Design Award, and 2016 Maison & Objet Best Designer of the Year.
The Perennials and Sutherland, LLC companies are icons and acknowledged leaders in the international design industry. Founder David Sutherland and CEO Ann Sutherland share an ingenious talent for curating the finest interior and exterior collections of luxury furniture, fabrics, rugs and accessories. Based in Dallas, Texas, the company is comprised of Sutherland Furniture, Perennials Luxury Performance Fabrics and Rugs, and David Sutherland Showrooms.
Perennials Fabrics is recognized by interior designers and high-end retail customers as the leader in luxury performance fabrics. Perennials Fabrics and Perennials Luxury Performance Rugs combine the look and feel of high quality, natural materials with the superior performance properties of their genuine 100% solution-dyed acrylic fiber technology. View the full collections at perennialsfabrics.com.
Sutherland Furniture is a world leader in luxury outdoor furniture for modern lifestyles. The company has created the preeminent furniture brand through partnerships with the world's leading designers, along with utilizing the highest quality materials. View the full collections at sutherlandfurniture.com.
David Sutherland Showrooms are full-service, multi-line showrooms which serve the professional design market in showrooms and studios across the United States.
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Now that former Minneapolis police Officer Derek Chauvin has been sentenced to federal prison, attention turns to the fates of three fellow ex-cops who are still working their way through a complicated web of state and federal court proceedings arising from the killing of George Floyd.
Tou Thao, J. Alexander Kueng and Thomas Lane still await sentencing for their convictions on federal civil rights charges in February. Lane awaits sentencing in state court after pleading guilty to a reduced charge there, while Thao and Kueng are scheduled to stand trial in October on state charges of aiding and abetting both murder and manslaughter.
Kueng and Lane helped restrain Floyd while Chauvin, who is white, killed Floyd by kneeling on his neck for nearly 9½ minutes despite the handcuffed and unarmed Black man’s fading pleas that he couldn’t breathe. Thao helped hold back an increasingly concerned group of onlookers at the scene outside a Minneapolis convenience store where Floyd tried to pass a counterfeit $20 bill in August 2020.
Here’s a look at what’s still to come in the legal process that has flowed from a killing that led to worldwide protests and a national reckoning on racial injustice:
CHAUVIN’S FUTURE
U.S. District Judge Paul Magnuson sentenced Chauvin on Thursday to 21 years in prison on federal civil rights charges — 20 years stemming from Floyd’s killing and a year more arising from Chauvin’s earlier assault on a 14-year-old boy. With credit for seven months served, Chauvin still has a little more than 20 years to go — 245 months — on his federal sentence, plus five years of supervised release after that.
As of Friday, Chauvin was still in the state’s maximum security prison at Oak Park Heights, where he’s been held since his conviction in state court last year for murder and manslaughter, which got him a 22½ year sentence. His state and federal sentences are running concurrently. But because of differences between state and federal parole rules, he’ll actually serve a little more time behind bars on the federal sentence than he faced under his state sentence alone.
Chauvin knew that when he accepted a plea deal on the federal charges in December. But he presumably considered that preferable because he’s been kept in solitary confinement in the state prison for his own safety. If he’d been in the general population at a state prison, he would have run the risk of running into people he had busted. Magnuson expressed hope at Thursday’s sentencing that the Bureau of Prisons will keep him under easier conditions, and not too far from his family in Minnesota and Iowa. But his placement is up to the bureau, which could take weeks to move him.
While Chauvin gave up his right to appeal his federal conviction, his appeal of his state conviction is pending. He also faces a pair of federal civil rights lawsuits.
NEXT FEDERAL SENTENCINGS
Magnuson has not set sentencing dates for Thao, Kueng and Lane, who remain free on bail. Federal prosecutors have already asked the judge to give Thao and Kueng sentences that would be shorter than Chauvin’s, but “substantially higher” than the 5¼ to 6½ years they’re seeking for Lane.
Thao’s attorney, Robert Paule, is seeking a sentence of two years. The recommendation from Kueng’s attorney, Thomas Plunkett, remains sealed and Plunkett did not immediately return a call seeking comment Friday.
Lane’s attorney, Earl Gray, has asked for 27 months, which if granted would let Lane go free after two years. That’s about when Lane would become eligible for release on his recommended state sentence. Lane’s plea agreement on a state charge of aiding and abetting manslaughter calls for three years. Under Minnesota’s system, assuming good behavior, inmates are entitled to parole after two-thirds of their sentence; in the federal system they become eligible after 85%.
Magnuson expressed some sympathy for the three Thursday, when he told Chauvin, “You absolutely destroyed the lives of three young officers by taking command of the scene.” But evidence presented at their trial established that they failed to stop Chauvin while they could still have saved Floyd’s life. Magnuson gave Chauvin a little break by imposing a sentence that was lower than what prosecutors sought, but did not indicate how he’d treat Thao, Kueng or Lane.
UPCOMING IN STATE COURT
Hennepin County District Judge Peter Cahill has scheduled Lane’s sentencing for Sept. 21. Prosecutors and Gray are jointly recommending three years. He would serve that at the same time as his federal sentence, and in federal prison.
Cahill has set the trial for Thao and Kueng, who rejected offers of plea agreements earlier, to begin Oct. 24. But his order left open the possibility that deals could still be reached. He said the court would not accept a plea bargain unless the change-of-plea hearing was scheduled for “not more than 15 days” after the defendants’ federal sentencings.
If Thao and Kueng go to trial, a major difference from Chauvin’s will be that most proceedings won’t be televised or livestreamed. Cahill made a rare exception for Chauvin’s trial due to the dangers of COVID-19. But he ruled that the risks from the pandemic have abated to the point that he’s bound by the state court system’s normal restrictions on cameras, which allow them in “pre-guilt” phases only when all parties consent, but are easier for sentencings.
Minnesota Chief Justice Lorie Gildea was impressed enough with how smoothly live audiovisual coverage worked during Chauvin’s trial that she asked a court advisory committee to consider whether the rules should be loosened. But a divided panel recommended in its final report last week that there be no major changes. Any liberalization would be up to the Minnesota Supreme Court, but there’s no deadline for a decision. | https://www.twincities.com/2022/07/10/whats-next-for-the-3-other-former-minneapolis-officers-in-george-floyds-killing/ | 2022-07-11 05:08:59 | 0 | https://www.twincities.com/2022/07/10/whats-next-for-the-3-other-former-minneapolis-officers-in-george-floyds-killing/ |
This is part of the series When the Smoke Clears, produced with the support of the USC Annenberg Center for Health Journalism Impact Fund.
Clean air advocates in the San Joaquin Valley are calling on the Biden-Harris Administration to intervene in the Valley’s air pollution health hazard as an environmental justice priority. They want the administration to require California regulators to strengthen regulations and reduce emissions from polluting industries.
The Valley for years has been severely out of compliance with federal clean air standards, and the American Lung Association has identified Valley cities among the most polluted in the country for years.
The region remains the only air basin in the United States that hasn’t met the 1997 annual national air quality standard for particulate matter known as PM 2.5. It’s a standard that has since become even more strict as scientific research links exposure to PM 2.5 to serious health problems. The Valley is also out of compliance with 2006 and 2012 standards.
An estimated average of 1,200 people a year died prematurely from exposure to elevated levels of PM 2.5 in the Valley, according to 2014 to 2016 data from the California Air Resources Board.
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has the authority under the Clean Air Act to intervene in local and state strategies to bring them into compliance with federal standards. A judge recently found the state’s plan to come into compliance is unfeasible because it heavily relies on incentives to reduce emissions, yet the program has a $2.6 billion shortfall.
Valley residents and public health advocates, as well as conservation and environmental organizations, have lost confidence that local and state regulators will strengthen and enforce regulations to reign in emissions from polluters and protect public health. They point to the decades-long delay in prohibiting agricultural burning as an example of failure to act.
“One in four children in the Valley have asthma. This is a public health crisis. This is a climate crisis. And they’ve turned a blind eye to the Valley,” Neal Desai, a senior program director with the National Parks Conservation Association (NPCA), said of state and local air quality regulators. “This is embarrassing because California is supposed to be leading on these issues.”
Poor air quality in the Valley disproportionately impacts people of color. More than half its residents identify as Hispanic or Latino, and one-fifth of the population lives below the federal poverty rate.
Desai points to the Biden-Harris Administration’s explicit interest in prioritizing environmental justice for disadvantaged communities as an opportunity. The administration recently created a White House Environmental Justice Advisory Council and promoted investment in infrastructure and programs for cleaner water and cleaner air under the Justice40 Initiative.
“We have the worst air quality in the nation. We are now looking to hold our federal leaders accountable for their word because the state and local governments have completely failed the Valley,” Desai said. “They’re the regulator of last resort.”
Pollution that originates in the Valley can travel to downwind communities, including into the Sierra Nevada mountains. That’s why air quality issues like agricultural burning attracted the interest of the National Parks Conservation Association.
“That pollution heads up into some of the most iconic national parks in the country: Yosemite,
Sequoia and Kings Canyon,” Desai said. “If we want to ensure these places are protected, that when you actually go there, you can get clear views, the scenic views that people expect… If folks want to be able to get out and actually recreate, walk around and not feel like it can trigger an asthma attack, then we need to clean up the air right here in the San Joaquin Valley.”
Advocates are now pinning their hopes on a lawsuit from 2021 that could trigger the EPA to require state and local regulators to enact stronger rules and regulations to reduce pollution.
Federal agency could push for stricter regulations
That advocates would turn to the EPA to help clean up the Valley’s air quality is a Hail Mary.
The federal agency has had authority under the Clean Air Act to bring the San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District into compliance with air quality standards for decades. They have not taken action to do so.
The NPCA just won a legal battle against the federal agency on the issue — and advocates are hoping the EPA under the new administration will reevaluate its approach to Valley air and intervene more directly in regulatory issues.
In 2021, the NPCA along with the Central California Environmental Justice Network, Sierra Club and local health and resident groups sued the Environmental Protection Agency for approving a plan by the air district and the California Air Resources Control Board to come into compliance with national air quality standards that they considered seriously inadequate.
They argued that the EPA’s approval was arbitrary and capricious, in part because the plan’s commitments didn’t actually satisfy requirements of clean air rules. It relied too much on underfunded incentive-based strategies to reduce emissions, instead of strengthening rules and regulations and enhancing enforcement efforts.
A federal appellate court judge agreed with part of their argument. The judge ruled that the EPA erred in concluding that the state is capable of fulfilling its commitment to reduce particulate matter pollution, “because California is unable to adequately fund the Plan’s incentive-based control measures.”
Regardless of funding shortfalls, the EPA had also concluded the air district would still be able to meet its air quality improvement goals. The judge declared that, too, was erroneous, and directed the federal agency to fix the problems with the plan.
Now, there are two ways the federal agency can move forward, according to Mark Rose, Sierra Nevada Program Manager with the NPCA.
“Either EPA can kind of push around some papers, mess with their modeling and come up with a technical excuse for why they think the state could meet that,” Rose said. “Or, they can actually dig down deep and look at what additional measures can be put in place to make up for this massive gap in emissions that we need to reduce in the coming years.”
Rose said regulators and the EPA need to start listening to community members and advocates who for years have called for “a suite of additional measures” beyond the incentive-heavy strategy that the air district has been relying on for so many years.
Those include increased restrictions on household burning and closing loopholes related to oil and gas extraction. Many also call for stricter regulations on the agricultural industry, including tighter emissions rules for ag equipment and more strategies for addressing nitrogen-based fertilizers.
Ultimately, Rose said he hopes Biden will “just pay attention to us.”
“This is an environmental emergency that is predominantly impacting people of color who’ve been left behind for decades,” he said. “Give us more resources. Give us more attention. Because this could be a major victory. If you can get the Valley into attainment with federal Clean Air Act requirements, that would be a major victory for his environmental justice agenda.”
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TORONTO, Sept. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - SoftwareReviews, a leading source for insights on the software provider landscape, has published its 2022 Whiteboard Software Emotional Footprint, identifying five providers as Champions.
Interactive Whiteboarding Software (IWB) forms a unique web of creative planning that helps facilitate engaging remote-based and in-person collaboration sessions across business development and technology teams. IWB platforms provide experiential learning environments by streamlining the annotation of key documents, images, and other forms of creative content in real-time.
"Whiteboarding platforms can be best utilized as artistic outlets for imaginative storyboarding and ideation purposes," says Yaz Palanichamy, senior research analyst at Info-Tech Research Group. "Enabling more conscientious forms of collaborative brainstorming will continue to improve an organization's digital workspace environment by optimally digitizing tasks and operations in a sleek, creatively enforced, and productive manner."
To support organizations considering which Whiteboard software to invest in this year, SoftwareReviews has identified the top software providers to consider. These insights are based on verified survey data collected from 454 end-user reviews. The leading providers have received high scores on SoftwareReviews' Emotional Footprint.
The Net Emotional Footprint (NEF) of each software provider is a result of aggregated emotional response ratings across the areas of service, negotiation, product impact, conflict resolution, strategy, and innovation. The NEF is a powerful indicator of overall user sentiment toward the provider and its product from the software user's point of view.
The 2022 Whiteboard Software Champions are as follows:
- Bluescape, +99 NEF, ranked high for being effective.
- FigJam, +92 NEF, ranked high for being transparent.
- Webex Board, +97 NEF, ranked high for continually improving.
- Conceptboard, +94 NEF, ranked high for over-delivering.
- Miro, +92 NEF, ranked high for enabling productivity.
"In essence, using an IWB platform is a great way for teams to communicate abstract ideas and is an integral component in fostering and sustaining improved levels of dynamic team collaboration across post-pandemic-era organizational environments," explains Palanichamy.
SoftwareReviews' comprehensive software reviews provide the most accurate and detailed view of a complicated and ever-changing market. The data comes from real end users who use the software day in and day out and IT professionals who have worked with it intimately through procurement, implementation, and maintenance.
To compare and evaluate software providers using the most in-depth and unbiased analyst reports available, visit SoftwareReviews' dedicated whiteboard software category page.
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SAN JOSE, California (AP) — Mark Zuckerberg, the CEO of Facebook’s parent company Meta, took the witness stand Tuesday in a trial over U.S. antitrust regulators’ effort to stop the tech giant from buying a virtual reality startup called Within Unlimited.
At issue is whether Meta’s acquisition of the small company that makes a VR fitness app called Supernatural will hurt competition in the emerging virtual reality market. If the deal is allowed to go through, the Federal Trade Commission argues, it would violate antitrust laws and dampen innovation, hurting consumers who may face higher prices and fewer options outside platforms controlled by Meta Platforms Inc.
Meta, meanwhile, wants to poke holes in the FTC’s argument that there even exists a distinct market for what the FTC calls “VR dedicated fitness apps.”
During his testimony, Zuckerberg seemed to play down the notion that fitness is a distinct, top category in VR. He said, while fitness is one “use case” for virtual reality, other uses — namely games, communication and socializing and work — have been the primary ones that Meta has been focusing on.
“While we focused on a number of use cases,” Zuckerberg said, there was a common order of popularity — with games, social and work as the top three and “sort of a longer tail” of other uses for VR that includes fitness.
Whether or not VR fitness apps are a distinct market is key in the case because the FTC is arguing that Meta’s entry into this space through the Within acquisition would stifle competition. If there’s no defined market, it becomes more difficult to prove that case.
The FTC, however, argues that not only is Meta a potential entrant into this market, but that it had the resources and ability to create its own VR fitness app instead of acquiring the top independent player in the market.
FTC lawyer Abby Dennis pointed out that in Facebook’s early days, the company Zuckerberg founded in his Harvard dorm room rejected acquisition offers from a host of big tech companies — including Google, Yahoo and Microsoft.
“You would agree with me that Facebook continued to successfully innovate even though it never got acquired?” she asked Zuckerberg, who replied affirmatively.
And “the reason why Facebook has been able to succeed for 20 years is because it continues to innovate even though it never got acquired?” she continued, and Zuckerberg responded, “Yes.”
But the Meta CEO later testified that even though his company was “looking at” developing its own VR fitness app before deciding to acquire Within Unlimited in 2021, the business environment has changed and “there is almost no chance” it would start such a project today.
Meta, like other companies reliant on online advertising for revenue, saw a big business boost during the pandemic lockdown when people were staying home glued to their phones and computers. But that didn’t last. Online ad spending is on the decline, competition, notably from rival TikTok, is growing, and Meta recently laid off 13% of its workforce.
Given the current business and economic environment, Zuckerberg said that if Meta had started a project to build a VR fitness app and “it didn’t have any traction,” it would have likely canceled it.
The case, expected to wrap up Tuesday, is being heard by U.S. District Judge Edward Davila, who also oversaw the trial of disgraced Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes and her partner Ramesh “Sunny” Balwani. Both were sentenced to over a decade in prison for their roles in the company’s blood-testing hoax. | https://phl17.com/business/ap-business/ap-meta-ceo-mark-zuckerberg-takes-witness-stand-in-ftc-case/ | 2022-12-20 21:54:06 | 0 | https://phl17.com/business/ap-business/ap-meta-ceo-mark-zuckerberg-takes-witness-stand-in-ftc-case/ |
As enthusiastic travelers, Michele and Ed Chiappini never considered tying themselves to a second home — until they spent two sublime weeks renting designer Kristen L’Esperance’s modern home on the shores of Lake Champlain in Charlotte, Vermont. “I don’t relax easily, but the entire stay felt utterly peaceful,” Michele says.
While there, the Reading couple noticed a “for sale” sign on a derelict home two doors down; musing about creating their own getaway commenced. “It was fantasy at first, but the more we talked, the more we considered it,” Ed Chiappini says. “We wouldn’t have done it unless Kristen agreed to design the new house.”
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L’Esperance, a fifth-generation Vermonter and the principal of Cultivation Design Studio, knew it was a gamble working for future neighbors; she also understood how deeply connected the couple felt to her home and the remote, picturesque point. “When they asked if I could design a new home with a similar sensibility within the footprint, I emphatically said yes!” she says. “Because they had spent time in my home they trusted my vision for theirs.”
The result is a modern 1,500-square-foot home with a jaunty shed roof over a rectangular plan oriented south toward Lake Champlain. The roof slopes down from east to west, allowing for two stories on the east side of the house. Here, the primary bedroom, den, and lounge make up the top floor, with the entry, kitchen, and recently screened covered porch below.
On the west side of the building, the ceilings — made of clear pine shiplap planks that continue down the walls — soar over the guest bedroom with a sleeping loft, in addition to the living room and dining area. “They liked the mix of materials in my home and requested a wood wall in theirs, too,” L’Esperance says. “Those are the home’s only insulated planes, so the wood really highlights the performative aspects of the architecture.”
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A floating stair bisects the open plan, which has a polished concrete floor (another request inspired by the designer’s home) that stretches out to the screened porch on the lake. “It’s easy to care for and emphasizes the porch as an extension of the living space,” L’Esperance says. The stair’s central location, and doors from the kitchen and dining area to the screened porch — wide open all summer — allow for smooth circulation around the first floor.
As for the design of the stair, L’Esperance tried something new: A wall that creates usable space underneath. “We talked about leaving it open [on both sides], but walking under the stairs could easily result in a head-smashing situation,” the designer points out. The wall facing the kitchen accommodates a 350-pound refurbished butcher block rescued over 75 years ago from Michele’s great-grandfather’s butcher shop in Lynn. Facing the living room, there’s a chair that is a cozy solo spot and rounds out the seating area.
Come afternoon, the dining table claims the best corner. Although the Chiappinis initially planned to skip a dining table altogether, opting to eat at the kitchen island or outdoors, L’Esperance persuaded them otherwise. “The island gets great light in the morning, but at dinnertime, the southwest corner is the place to be,” she says. “With the cross breeze, glow-y western light, and views out three sides, I thought, Let’s force gathering there.”
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The upstairs lounge is another special spot to spend time in, both for early risers — one of the couple’s three grown children might sleep on an air mattress up there when there’s a full house — and stargazers. “There’s a telescope set up there,” L’Esperance says. As for the primary bedroom, L’Esperance pushed it to the north at the end of the mezzanine, just past the den. “We prioritized water views for daytime living spaces, but the bedroom looks at a field and gets beautiful evening light.”
Having taken every bit of L’Esperance’s advice, the Chiappinis couldn’t be happier. “It’s small, but it never feels crowded,” Ed Chiappini says. “She didn’t just create our dream home, she exceeded all expectations.”
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AUSTIN, Texas — Grammy-award-winning artist SZA will be making two stops in Texas during her arena tour next year with special guest Omar Apollo.
SZA will be touring 17 cities when her S.O.S American Tour kicks off Feb. 21 in Columbus, Ohio. On the list of pitstops is the Moody Center in Austin, which is set for Thursday, March 9.
According to the release, this will be SZA's first time "playing venues of this size and debuting her latest album live to fans."
SZA will be debuting her new album, "S.O.S.," which was just released on Dec. 9.
She will also be making stops in Dallas, Chicago, Toronto, New York, Atlanta, Vancouver and others before ending in Los Angeles.
SZA has won several awards, including a 2022 GRAMMY Award for Best Pop Dou/Group Performance for "Kiss Me More" with Doja Cat. She was also Billboard Music Awards' Top R&B Female Artist and BET Awards' Best New Artist.
Venue presale for the show will be open for sale on Thursday, Dec. 15, at 10 a.m. General sale tickets will be available on Friday, Dec. 16, at 12 p.m. You can purchase tickets here.
SZA last performed in Austin in October during both weekends of the Austin City Limits Music Festival. In addition to surprising fans for an intimate gathering at the Altitude Trampoline Park in Round Rock, she also told fans during Weekend 1 of the festival that those who purchased tickets to her since-refunded 2021 show in Austin still held valid tickets. That show was canceled due to illness. KVUE has reached out to SZA's team for more information but has not heard back. | https://www.kvue.com/article/entertainment/events/sza-austin-show-tickets-on-sale-friday/269-45f2f499-91d5-45b5-8796-4a63fa925f2b | 2022-12-13 17:46:19 | 0 | https://www.kvue.com/article/entertainment/events/sza-austin-show-tickets-on-sale-friday/269-45f2f499-91d5-45b5-8796-4a63fa925f2b |
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(The Hill) – The Army on Wednesday unveiled a rebranded campaign to bolster recruiting efforts as the military struggles to meet recruitment goals, particularly among younger generations of Americans.
The Army’s latest recruitment campaign brand has a focused interest on attracting the next generation of Americans to the branch through an emphasis on self-discovery and limitless possibilities.
The new campaign includes a tweaked logo design — the same gold five-star symbol ,but without the box, to suggest the sky is the limit — along with a return of the Army catchphrase “Be All You Can Be” with a fresh look.
The Army is also now airing a commercial that leans into the idea of exploration and limitless discovery while tapping into the core message of serving the nation and the U.S. Constitution.
Secretary of the Army Christine Wormuth said that, amid economic, political and social challenges in the U.S., the rebrand “illustrates how service in the Army is grounded in passion and purpose.”
“Serving our nation is a calling, and one that is fundamentally hopeful,” Wormuth said in a statement. “We want a new generation of Americans to see the Army as a pathway to the lives and careers they want to achieve.”
The Army, along with other branches, has struggled for years to meet recruiting goals. Last year, it was 15,000 recruits short of a 60,000 recruiting goal.
The military is struggling to compete in a strong civilian job market and among younger Americans who are less interested, while many youth are also not qualified for service because of obesity, mental health challenges and misconduct.
At a Wednesday brand launch, Army marketing officials said the multi-year process to relaunch a new brand began with the idea to emphasize the new campaign around the word “possibilities.”
After looking at multiple taglines, the Army selected “Be All You Can Be,” which was its previous one from 1980 to 2001.
Maj. Gen. Alex Fink, the chief of Army marketing, said they didn’t reselect the phrase for “nostalgia,” but to “reintroduce America to its Army.”
“We are reinventing ‘Be All You Can Be’ to bridge the gaps of knowledge, relatability, culture and trust among our youth audience,” Fink said. “We expect this new brand will posture the Army as a place of possibilities where youth can find their purpose and also redefine what it means to ‘Be All You Can Be’ for this new generation.”
The Army is also rolling out two short films that are part of the campaign, “Overcoming Obstacles” and “Pushing Tomorrow,” both of which include “Creed III” actor Jonathan Majors.
At the rebranded launch, Majors said his family has a history of military service and in his youth, he was inspired by the courage of his grandfather who served in the Army. The actor added he was “deeply honored” to help with the campaign.
“There was no better collaboration I felt for me,” Majors said of helping with the rebrand. “We are all in our ways trying to move this country forward.”
More promotional content for the campaign is expected across television, print, digital billboards and social media platforms, which is set to tipoff at the NCAA March Madness tournament later this month. | https://www.wfla.com/nextstar-news-wire/army-unveils-rebranding-campaign-amid-recruiting-challenges/ | 2023-03-08 19:23:15 | 1 | https://www.wfla.com/nextstar-news-wire/army-unveils-rebranding-campaign-amid-recruiting-challenges/ |
JEDDAH, Saudi Arabia, July 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Saudia Cargo, one of the largest middle eastern airlines, has partnered with Revenue Technology Services (RTS) in the cargo division.
The partnership entails the implementation of a Revenue Planning solution, Foresight, pricing solution, Accelerate, as well as revenue management solution, Velocity.
The three-pronged solution will be hosted in RTS private cloud environment.
- Foresight helps airlines to determine the value of cargo in a schedule, set revenue and sales targets and track them.
- Accelerate helps airlines to negotiate optimal contract, spot, and tariff rates along with generating rate sheets and offers real time rating.
- Velocity forecasts short-term and long-term capacity and demand and evaluates each booking for profitability.
Sound Machine learning and AI (Artificial Intelligence) based algorithms are the base for all three solutions. With this, Saudia Cargo joins the growing cargo community at RTS.
Raja Kasilingam, President of RTS commented, "We are quite excited about this partnership as we begin implementing all three of our cargo solutions at Saudia Cargo. RTS is proud to be part of Saudia Cargo's strategy to provide the best products to their customers while maintaining sustainability on all fronts."
This partnership demonstrates the leadership and drive shown by both companies to challenge the industry norm and their aim to make significant improvements to how air cargo is handled. This incentivizes RTS in its pursuit to being the cargo solution of choice in the airline industry, by integrating advanced forecasting and optimization algorithms, as well as cutting edge features required for enhanced pricing, revenue management and revenue planning.
Mansour Alasmi, Executive Director of Network & Revenue Management at Saudia Cargo commented: "In a continuous effort to be at the forefront of innovation, it's essential for us to utilize the latest technology and embrace digitization, this can uplift the quality of our services significantly allowing us to reach new heights."
Mukundh Parthasarathy, Senior Vice President for Revenue Technology Services added, "I am super thrilled to have Saudia Cargo, a coveted brand, in my customer portfolio and the fact that they picked multiple solutions from our suite speaks volumes about the solution suite capabilities and benefits"
About RTS: Revenue Technology Services (RTS) offers solutions and services that help their customers to increase margins, improve customer experience, enhance productivity of their employees, and support their growth. RTS solutions are aimed at travel and transportation verticals to provide analytics, software solutions, consulting and education services, operations research capabilities, technology services and IT development support. RTS is headquartered in Dallas, Texas with offices in London- UK (United Kingdom), Cape Town -South Africa and Pune, Chennai, Hyderabad, Bengaluru, Chandigarh- India. To learn more about RTS, please visit www.rtscorp.com
About Saudia Cargo:
Saudia Cargo serves an extensive global network spanning four continents, 225 international destinations, and 26 domestic destinations, operates a dedicated freighter fleet and offers ample cargo capacity on its passenger flights across Asia, Africa, Europe, and the USA.
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WFO CORPUS CHRISTI Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Friday, April 14, 2023
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FLOOD WARNING
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Corpus Christi TX
1002 AM CDT Wed Apr 12 2023
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Texas...
Guadalupe River Near Bloomington affecting Calhoun, Refugio and
Victoria Counties.
For the Guadalupe River...including Victoria, Bloomington...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.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/crp.
...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL FRIDAY MORNING...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Guadalupe River Near Bloomington.
* WHEN...Until Friday morning.
* IMPACTS...At 24.0 feet, Moderate lowland flooding occurs, with the
river reaching well into the flood plain. Any oil tank batteries,
pump jacks, and secondary roads near the river may be flooded.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 9:00 AM CDT Wednesday the stage was 23.8 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 23.9
feet late this morning. It will then fall below flood stage
tomorrow afternoon.
- Flood stage is 20.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Below are the latest river stages and stage forecasts:
Fld Observed Forecasts (10 am)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon
Guadalupe River
Bloomington 20.0 23.8 Wed 9 am 21.1 16.5 13.5 11.7 10.5
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One of the Most Breathtaking Places in America is in New Jersey
This just might be a spot on your bucket list.
It's just over two hours to this breathtaking place from depending on where you are from Ocean County. This is located in Layton, New Jersey. If you are a weekend getaway family, this could be an adventure for you to check out.
I hear along with this breathtaking view, it's one of the best hikes you can experience in New Jersey.
Where is this beautiful natural breathtaking wonder in New Jersey?
It's Buttermilk Falls in Layton, NJ. Not only is it breathtaking, from onlyinyourstate.com, its one of the most breathtaking places in America, let alone in New Jersey. How cool is that?
We have so many beautiful places in New Jersey, this just enhances the beauty of New Jersey. Buttermilk Falls is one of the highest falls in the Garden State at about 85 feet high.
This is part of the Delaware Water Gap Area and protected by the National Park Service, thanks to onlyinyourstate.com.
The best way in and around the falls is from the Garden State Parkway and Rt. 287 N., to Mountain Road in Layton, NJ.
It is rocky terrain walking to the falls so the park reminds you to be very careful when checking out the falls and also according to onlyinyourstate.com, check out the observation platform. It's a view from the top of Buttermilk Falls, don't miss out on that. | https://catcountry1073.com/one-of-the-most-breathtaking-places-in-america-is-in-new-jersey/ | 2023-04-21 18:10:07 | 1 | https://catcountry1073.com/one-of-the-most-breathtaking-places-in-america-is-in-new-jersey/ |
Research provides a benchmark for FIs to gauge their digital banking transformation success
PLANO, Texas, Aug. 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Alkami Technology, Inc. (Nasdaq: ALKT) ("Alkami"), a leading cloud-based digital banking solutions provider for banks and credit unions in the U.S., announced the release of its newest research report, "Five Trends Driving the Digital Banking Landscape." This exclusive report explores how banks and credit unions are leveraging technology to improve the customer experience, increase digital engagement and become true partners when it comes to their customers' financial well-being.
The report draws on Alkami's survey of executives at 152 financial institutions (FIs) to learn about their digital transformation efforts and what trends they were encountering. "FIs are adopting new technologies and processes at breakneck speed," said Allison Cerra, Chief Marketing Officer of Alkami. "This rapid digitization is driving true innovation. Our survey uncovered five main trends that FIs should know as they strive to position themselves and plan for their successful digital future."
- Cashless transactions and contactless payments are becoming the default.
- Cryptocurrency adoption is slow but growing.
- Banks are competing, and partnering, with fintechs.
- There are untapped opportunities in micropersonalization.
- Data can help enhance the customer experience.
- The top three strategic priorities for digital transformation.
- Major challenges FIs are facing—and recommendations on how to overcome them.
- Insights into the features customers and members request most often, like digital account opening and digital loan origination.
"FIs need to develop a robust end-to-end digital experience to keep pace with advances in technology and from nonbank innovators that are competing for their customers and members," added Cerra. "Those FIs who work to futureproof and evolve their organizations now will be best positioned for growth, engagement and higher return on equity and assets in the long run."
Access the full report here.
Alkami Technology, Inc. is a leading cloud-based digital banking solutions provider for financial institutions in the United States that enables clients to grow confidently, adapt quickly and build thriving digital communities. Alkami helps clients transform through retail and business banking, digital account opening and digital loan origination, multi-payment fraud prevention, and data analytics and engagement solutions. To learn more, visit www.alkami.com.
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FAIRFIELD, Calif. — The remains of a missing Fairfield woman were found nearly a month after police arrested her husband on suspicion of killing her, according to the Fairfield Police Department.
Anu Anand Hobson's remains were found burned in a rural unincorporated area of Fresno County Friday. Officials were able to positively identify her Tuesday.
Anu Hobson and her husband Gregory Hobson were last seen Feb. 13 and reported missing two days later.
Three days after they were last seen, Feb. 16, Gregory Hobson was arrested by police on suspicion of murder after evidence they found pointed to her death, according to a press release. Officials have not released what evidence they collected.
Gregory Hobson has been charged with one count of murder and is scheduled for arraignment Thursday at 1:30 p.m.
"Our thoughts are with Anu’s family as they receive this heartbreaking news. We can only hope this discovery brings some level of closure to the family as they grieve," said the department in a press release.
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A suburban Lake Bluff man who was walking on tidal mud flats with friends in an Alaska estuary got stuck up to his waist in the quicksand-like silt and drowned as the tide came in before frantic rescuers could extract him, authorities said.
Zachary Porter, 20, of Lake Bluff, Illinois, was submerged Sunday evening as the tide came in, and his body was recovered Monday morning, Alaska State Troopers spokesperson Austin McDaniel told The Associated Press. A member of Porter’s group called 911 when they couldn’t get him out, but it was too late, authorities said.
The accident was the latest tragedy at Turnagain Arm, a 48-mile-long (77-kilometer-long) estuary carved out long ago by glaciers that travels southeast from the Anchorage area and parallels a major highway. At low tide, the estuary is known for its dangerous mud flats made of silt created by glacier-pulverized rocks. At least three other people have gotten stuck and drowned there over the years. Many more have been rescued, including someone who was fishing there last month.
“It’s big, it’s amazing, it’s beautiful, and it’s overwhelming,” Kristy Peterson, the administrator and lead EMT for the Hope-Sunrise Volunteer Fire Department, said of Alaska. “But you have to remember that it’s Mother Nature, and she has no mercy for humanity.”
Peterson, who responded to the call, spoke with others in Porter’s party but didn’t talk to him during the desperate rescue attempt.
“When we respond, we respond with the utmost of good intentions and as mothers and fathers and uncles and brothers,” she said. “We respond with as much passion and vigor as we can.”
The volunteer members of the department will gather later in the week for a debriefing, she said.
“I have been in contact with all my members, and they’re all heartbroken,” Peterson said. “This is a hard situation.”
The accident occurred near the community of Hope, a quaint community of about 80 people. It lies across Turnagain Arm just 22 miles — but a 90-minute drive — from Anchorage.
The estuary travels southeast from the Anchorage area and parallels the Seward Highway, the only highway that goes south and delivers tourists from Anchorage to the sportsman’s paradise of the Kenai Peninsula.
At low tide, Turnagain Arm is known for its mud flats that “can suck you down,” Peterson said. “It looks like it’s solid, but it’s not.”
When the tide comes back in, the silt gets wet from the bottom, loosens up, and can create a vacuum if a person walks on it.
Signs are posted warning people of hazardous waters and mud flats.
“I’ve really got to warn people against playing the mud,” Peterson said. “It’s dangerous.”
Some people attempt to walk across Turnagain Arm or walk the 9 miles (14 kilometers) from Anchorage to Fire Island during low tide, sometimes prompting rescue efforts.
There have been other deaths on the mud flats. In 1988, newlyweds Adeana and Jay Dickison were gold dredgings on the eastern end of the arm when her ATV got stuck in the mud, the Anchorage Daily News reported. She then became stuck when trying to push it out and drowned in the incoming tide.
In 1978, an unnamed Air Force sergeant attempting to cross Turnagain Arm has swept away with the leading edge of the tide. His body was never found, the Anchorage newspaper reported. In 2013, Army Capt. Joseph Eros died while trying to cross from Fire Island back to Anchorage.
Earlier this month, a man was rescued from the mud flats after one leg became stuck, and he sank to his waist while fishing in Turnagain Arm.
Peterson said they got the rescue call after Porter was in serious trouble, and it takes time to mobilize. Another department — about an hour’s drive away — also responded.
Peterson urged people to call 911 as soon as possible.
“If you think that there’s an issue, if you think that there even might be an issue, call,” she said. “Because we can get resources moving, and we would rather turn around and go home then it be a disaster.” | https://nbc-2.com/news/2023/05/24/illinois-man-gets-stuck-in-alaskas-mud-flats-and-drowns/ | 2023-05-24 17:06:03 | 0 | https://nbc-2.com/news/2023/05/24/illinois-man-gets-stuck-in-alaskas-mud-flats-and-drowns/ |
Human activity could lead to ‘insect apocalypse,’ study says
(CNN) – Some areas of the world could be heading toward an “insect apocalypse.”
Researchers at the University College London released a new study looking at 20 years of data from more than 6,000 locations.
They also studied nearly 18,000 insect species including butterflies, grasshoppers, dragonflies and bees.
Researchers found that extreme land use combined with warming temperatures are pushing some insect ecosystems toward collapse.
Some areas around the world have already seen a nearly 50% drop in insect populations, with the number of species cut by 27%.
The study’s lead author Charlotte Outhwaite says losing insect populations would threaten global food production due to the important role they play in local ecosystems.
Scientists also say they don’t know when the point of no return is but the findings could be the tip of the iceberg due to limited data in some regions.
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Funding Will Accelerate Commercialization of the ECGenius™ System and Expand Development of Analytic Modules
COPENHAGEN, Denmark, Aug. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- CathVision, a medical technology company developing innovative electrophysiology solutions designed to enhance clinical decision making in the EP lab, today announced the company has secured $7.2 million in funding from existing investors. The financing will help advance commercial operations driving adoption of the ECGenius™ System, the company's innovative EP recording technology, and support the continued development of artificial intelligence-powered analytic modules to provide electrophysiologists with unprecedented levels of automated analysis during cardiac ablation procedures.
"Our investors have witnessed the evolution of our company and technology in recent years," said Mads Matthiesen, CEO, CathVision. "Reinvesting in the company demonstrates confidence in our innovation, ongoing development, and ability to advance adoption of the ECGenius System throughout the United States as we focus on empowering physicians to diagnose, characterize, and treat cardiac arrhythmias more effectively. We are expanding our sales team, building our U.S. presence, and furthering the development of analytic modules."
The ECGenius System includes a proprietary hardware amplifier capable of acquiring high-fidelity, low-noise cardiac electrograms. The technology represents a crucial progression in the quality of cardiac signal acquisition, the accuracy of electrogram interpretation and the advancement of therapy support to help electrophysiologists improve the overall diagnosis and treatment of complex atrial arrhythmias, including atrial fibrillation (AF), which increases the risk of stroke and heart failure. The ECGenius System received FDA 510(k) clearance in May and is currently available in limited market release.
"Cardiac ablation is one of the fastest growing markets in healthcare; treatment efficiency and efficacy must improve for physicians to deliver the best possible care for patients with atrial fibrillation and other cardiac arrhythmias," said Matthieu Bocquet, Founding Partner, Lumine Capital. "CathVision's modern and precise EP recording technology brings more clarity to physicians by delivering clear signals that can be accurately interpreted. This is a necessary step to improve treatment outcomes."
The ECGenius System1 is commercially available in the United States in limited market release. For more information about the ECGenius System, please visit www.cathvision.com/ep-recording-enhanced or email contact@cathvision.com.
1Not approved for sale in the EU.
About CathVision
CathVision is a medical technology company that develops electrophysiology solutions centered around an innovative EP recording system and AI algorithm platform – the ECGenius System. Committed to empowering physicians to make more informed clinical decisions in the EP lab, CathVision is redefining the necessity of exceptional cardiac electrical signals to diagnose, characterize, and treat the most common heart rhythm disorders. CathVision was founded in 2013 and is headquartered in Denmark with a U.S. office in Minnesota.
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WAXAHACHIE, Texas, May 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Minority Equality Opportunities Acquisition Inc. (NASDAQ: MEOA) ("MEOA" or the "Company"), a special purpose acquisition company, filed a definitive proxy statement / final prospectus (the "Final Proxy") with respect to a special meeting of its stockholders to be held on Monday, May 22, 2023 at 10:00 a.m. EDT (the "Special Meeting") to vote on, among other things, a proposal to approve an amendment to MEOA's amended and restated certificate of incorporation to extend the date by which MEOA must consummate its initial business combination from May 30, 2023 up to three (3) one-month extensions to August 30, 2023, or such earlier date as determined by MEOA's board of directors (the "Extension Proposal").
MEOA has determined to postpone the Special Meeting until 2:00 p.m. EDT on Tuesday, May 23, 2023.
If MEOA's stockholders approve the Extension Proposal at the Special Meeting, MEOA can obtain up to three (3) one-month extensions to the deadline to complete a business combination, provided that an additional $83,333.33 is deposited into the trust account maintained by Continental Stock Transfer & Trust Company (the "Trustee") under that certain Investment Management Trust Agreement dated as of August 25, 2021 by and between MEOA and the Trustee for each month extended, for an aggregate deposit for the full three (3) month extension period of $250,000.
If MEOA's stockholders do not approve the Extension Proposal at the Special Meeting, then on May 30, 2023, MEOA will be required to cease its operations, and redeem or repurchase 100% of its Public Shares and then liquidate.
About Minority Equality Opportunities Acquisition Inc.
Minority Equality Opportunities Acquisition Inc. is a blank check company, also commonly referred to as a special purpose acquisition company, or SPAC, organized under the laws of Delaware and formed to effect a merger, share exchange, asset acquisition, share purchase, reorganization or similar business combination with companies that are minority owned, led or founded.
About Digerati Technologies, Inc.
Digerati Technologies, Inc. (OTCQB: DTGI) is a provider of cloud services specializing in UCaaS (Unified Communications as a Service) solutions for the business market. Through its operating subsidiary Verve Cloud, Inc. (f/k/a T3 Communications, Nexogy, and NextLevel Internet), the Company is meeting the global needs of small businesses seeking simple, flexible, reliable, and cost-effective communication and network solutions including, cloud PBX, cloud telephony, cloud WAN, cloud call center, cloud mobile, and the delivery of digital oxygen on its broadband network. The Company has developed a robust integration platform to fuel mergers and acquisitions in a highly fragmented market. as it delivers business solutions on its carrier-grade network and Only in the Cloud™. For more information, please visit www.digerati-inc.com and follow DTGI on LinkedIn, Twitter and Facebook.
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NEW YORK (AP) — “This is Us” star Chrissy Metz is teaming with partner Bradley Collins on a children’s book about parenting and religious faith.
Flamingo Books, an imprint of Penguin Young Readers, announced Thursday that “When I Talk to God, I Talk About You” will be published Feb. 14 of next year. According to Flamingo, the book is written in “simple, rhyming verse,” with illustrations by Lisa Fields.
“’When I Talk to God, I Talk About You’ is a journey through the dream of raising a child and watching them grow right before your eyes all while supporting their unique path with love and guidance through a tender introduction to prayer,” Metz and Collins said in a statement.
Metz is also the author of the best-selling memoir “This is Me.” She has been seeing Collins, a Nashville-based songwriter and creative community advocate, since 2020. | https://www.localsyr.com/entertainment-news/chrissy-metz-of-this-is-us-writes-book-for-children/ | 2022-06-02 16:19:09 | 0 | https://www.localsyr.com/entertainment-news/chrissy-metz-of-this-is-us-writes-book-for-children/ |
NEW YORK, July 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Klein Law Firm announces that a class action complaint has been filed on behalf of shareholders of Okta, Inc. (NASDAQ: OKTA) alleging that the Company violated federal securities laws.
Class Period: March 5, 2021 to March 22, 2022
Lead Plaintiff Deadline: July 19, 2022
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CLASS ACTION CASE DETAILS: The filed complaint alleges that Okta, Inc. made materially false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (i) Okta had inadequate cybersecurity controls; (ii) as a result, Okta's systems were vulnerable to data breaches; (iii) Okta ultimately did experience a data breach caused by a hacking group, which potentially affected hundreds of Okta customers; (iv) Okta initially did not disclose and subsequently downplayed the severity of the data breach; (v) all the foregoing, once revealed, was likely to have a material negative impact on Okta's business, financial condition, and reputation; and (vi) as a result, the Company's public statements were materially false and misleading at all relevant times.
WHAT THIS MEANS TO YOU AS A SHAREHOLDER: If you have suffered a loss in Okta you have until July 19, 2022 to petition the court for lead plaintiff status. Your ability to share in any recovery doesn't require that you serve as a lead plaintiff.
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WFO DALLAS / FT. WORTH Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Sunday, July 3, 2022
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SPECIAL WEATHER STATEMENT
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Fort Worth TX
142 PM CDT Sun Jul 3 2022
...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of northeastern Jack
County through 215 PM CDT...
At 142 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 7
miles south of Newport, or 13 miles northeast of Jacksboro, moving
north at 5 mph.
HAZARD...Winds in excess of 40 mph and pea size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is
possible.
Locations impacted include...
Newport.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
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(NEXSTAR) – More than 5,300 mail carriers were bitten by dogs last year, a number the USPS is trying to bring down with a push for public awareness as well as a clever, if simple, sticker-based program.
The Paw Program which has been instituted in several cities across the U.S. since it was rolled out in 2020, uses a color-coded system to inform carriers who may not be familiar with the route which houses have dogs. A yellow paw sticker means that there is a dog living nearby, while an orange indicates that there is a dog living at that home.
“We do send out little cards, which tells them that we would like to place a little sticker on their mailbox,” Lakewood, Ohio Post Office manager Tracy Carter told Nexstar’s WJW.
The Paw Program is going into effect not just in Lakewood but across the greater Cleveland area.
“Cleveland ranked number four in the country, we had 43 dog bites,” Carter said. “That may not seem like a lot, but 43 employees got injured.”
The USPS is releasing those statistics as part of its National Dog Bite Awareness Week, which starts on Sunday. The theme for 2023: “Even good dogs have bad days.”
“When our mail carriers are bitten, it is usually a ‘good dog’ that had not previously behaved in a menacing way,” said USPS Occupational Safety and Health Senior Director Linda DeCarlo. “In 2022, too many aggressive dogs impacted the lives of our employees while delivering the mail. Please help us reduce that number by being a responsible pet owner who secures their dog as we deliver the mail.”
Cities and states with the most bites
When it comes to the communities with the most bites, the number of attacks appears to be closely tied to the size of the population. Houston led the nation’s cities with 57 in 2022, while the most bite-prone state was California.
When it comes to states, the top 10 are:
Mail carriers are trained to watch out for potentially dangerous conditions and to respect a dog’s territory, but if a dog does attack, they are told to stand their ground and protect themselves with an object — such as a mail satchel — they can put between them and the animal’s mouth. They also have dog repellent if the situation warrants it.
“Recently, I was delivering to a customer’s mailbox and was nearly bitten by their large aggressive dog,” said Swain Lowe, a letter carrier in Manassas, Virginia. “Despite the dog being behind a fence, it still managed to jump over and charge me. Thankfully, I was aware of it and remembered not to run but to turn and use my satchel as a shield to prevent what could have been a terrible bite.”
There are other things the USPS urges residents to do to help keep both the carrier and the dog safe.
Since mail carriers come by on a regular route, dog owners can often plan for their arrival by making sure their dogs are securely put up inside the house. Using a leash, putting the dog in a room away from the door or making sure they are behind a fence are good safety steps.
The USPS also warns that pet owners should remind their children not to take mail directly from a letter carrier, who the dog could see as a threat to the child. | https://www.wfla.com/nextstar-news-wire/see-a-paw-print-sticker-on-a-mailbox-why-you-shouldnt-remove-it/ | 2023-06-03 18:19:57 | 0 | https://www.wfla.com/nextstar-news-wire/see-a-paw-print-sticker-on-a-mailbox-why-you-shouldnt-remove-it/ |
MOSCOW (AP) — A coolant leak from a Russian space capsule attached to the International Space Station was likely caused by a micrometeorite strike, a Russian space official said Thursday.
Russia’s space corporation Roscosmos and NASA both have said that the incident hasn’t posed any danger to the station’s crew.
Sergei Krikalev, a veteran cosmonaut who serves as the director of crewed space flight programs at Roscosmos, said the coolant leak from the Soyuz MS-22 capsule could have been caused by a meteorite striking one of its radiators. Krikalev said in a statement that the malfunction could affect the capsule’s coolant system performance and the temperature in the equipment section of the capsule but doesn’t endanger the crew.
The coolant leak prompted a pair of Russian cosmonauts to abort a planned spacewalk earlier in the day.
Krikalev said Russian flight controllers were continuing to assess the situation and following temperature indicators on the Soyuz, but emphasized that “there have been no other changes in parameters on the Soyuz spacecraft and the station, so there is no threat for the crew.”
Krikalev added, however, that the station’s future operations will depend on the assessment of the capsule’s condition. “Decisions about the future flight program will be made on the basis of that analysis,” he said.
“NASA and Roscosmos will continue to work together to determine the next course of action following the ongoing analysis,” NASA said. “The crew members aboard the space station are safe, and were not in any danger during the leak.”
Just as Russian cosmonauts Sergey Prokopyev and Dmitri Petelin were about to venture outside the station on a planned spacewalk earlier Thursday, ground specialists saw a stream of fluid and particles on a live video feed from space, along with a pressure drop on instruments, emanating from the Soyuz capsule. Prokopyev, Petelin and NASA astronaut Frank Rubio used the capsule to arrive at the International Space Station in September, and it serves as a lifeboat for the crew.
Along with them, four other crew members are currently on the space outpost — NASA astronauts Nicole Mann and Josh Cassada, Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency’s Koichi Wakata and Anna Kikina of Roscosmos. | https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/science/russian-space-capsule-leak-likely-caused-by-micrometeorite/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=Referral&utm_campaign=RSS_all | 2022-12-15 14:54:51 | 1 | https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/science/russian-space-capsule-leak-likely-caused-by-micrometeorite/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=Referral&utm_campaign=RSS_all |
More than three years after the pandemic first shuttered Seattle’s art spaces, have we turned a corner? From a ceramics studio in a former fortune cookie factory to an Asian antiques pop-up and digs for DIY art downtown, several exciting openings bring fresh blood to Seattle’s art scene. Here are 12 new art spaces to make and experience art, in alphabetical order.
Black Arts Love (Capitol Hill)
Black Arts Love founder Malika Bennett is on a mission to promote the work of Black artists, “to help,” as she puts it, “more of our unique stories and life experiences as Black people be seen, heard, celebrated and appreciated.” Bennett opened the art gallery, event space and retail store offering goods by Black creators on Capitol Hill this spring. Currently, BAL showcases and sells work by dozens of local and national artists and has organized pop-up markets with work by creators of color and paint parties. Writing workshops and partnerships with local schools are in the works. “When people come to Seattle and visit, I want them to be able to come to our gallery and marketplace and see a nice representation of Black culture in Seattle and beyond,” Bennett said.
12-9 p.m. Wednesday-Saturday, noon-5 p.m. Sunday; 417 E. Pike St., Seattle; 206-251-8626, blackartslove.com
ENSO (Belltown)
In downtown Seattle, kitty-corner from the historic Virginia Inn, sits a treasure trove of Asian antiques, art and collectibles. On a recent visit to the pop-up gallery, a six-panel gold screen from Japan’s Momoyama Period (1573-1615) unfolded across the space. In vitrines and on tables, you could find anything from bamboo coasters to small contemporary artworks made from lacquered stones to vintage European coat hangers to kimonos. The gallery, which plans to stay open until at least the end of July, is a collaboration of Seattle architect George Suyama; former Seattle-based antique dealers John Fairman and Galen Lowe; local collector Burton Holt; Aubrey MacKenzie, recent University of Washington graduate with a passion for Japanese folk art; and the Seattle Restored program, which activates vacant storefronts. (A new show, “Baskets and Bamboo,” opens June 16.)
Noon-6 p.m. Friday-Sunday; 2000 First Ave., Seattle; 206-245-6060, enso-seattle.com
Fathom Gallery (Pike Place Market)
“How to bring murals from the streets to the gallery?” the architects at the local firm Fathom Architecture wondered. They also wondered how they could support Seattle’s arts scene. So the team opened a gallery space in Pike Place Market where local and regional artists showcase their work on 2-foot-wide, 6-foot-tall panels. Currently showing are five artists who work across different styles: Raili Jänese, Jason Galindo, Ray Monde, Kelly Hart and Troy Gua. An additional guest artist each month adds something new to the mix. Showing in June is Seattle-based abstract painter Maggie Jiang.
Open by appointment 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday, as well as during Belltown Art Walk the second Friday of every month, and Downtown Art Walk the fourth Friday of every month; 1917 First Ave., Suite 201, Seattle; fathom-architecture.com/gallery
The Fishbowl (Uptown)
At this former office building-turned-art-and-event space, repurposed conference rooms — projector screens still on the walls — have been transformed into artists’ studios featuring easels and paintbrushes. In the sunlit, sleek lobby of yore, delicate fabric and wire sculptures dangle from the ceiling and paintings by local artists dot the walls. Founder Rya Wu said she started The Fishbowl, with help from the Seattle Restored program, to provide a space for queer, trans, Black, Indigenous and people of color artists to create and show work through private, for-rent art studios, coworking art sessions, figure drawing sessions, monthly makers markets and rotating art shows. (“Unwritten,” a group show featuring local artists, opens June 8.) “[It’s] a space where people can just be and see themselves reflected,” Wu said.
Open hours vary, always open Sunday 1-4 p.m. for drop-in art session; 323 Second Ave. W., Seattle; thefishbowlseattle.com
Jacob Lawrence Gallery (University District)
Until last year, to find Jacob Lawrence Gallery on the University of Washington campus, you had to know it was tucked away in the university’s Art Building. Now, with the gallery space freshly renovated and relocated within the Art Building to be closer to the quad — the university’s central pedestrian artery — Jacob Lawrence Gallery enters a new, more visible era. JLG 2.0 will remain a space for UW students and faculty to showcase their work and for the broader arts community to engage with and see curated art shows by students and nonstudents (on view through June 14: the UW Design Show featuring work by undergraduate seniors). New: The gallery’s updated security and climate control systems mean it can now borrow artwork from other galleries and museums.
10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Friday, noon-5 p.m. Saturday; Art Building, University of Washington, 132 E. Stevens Way N.E., Seattle; jacoblawrencegallery.com
LOVECITYLOVE (First Hill)
A former dry cleaner. An artificial limb manufacturer. LOVECITYLOVE, the DIY art organization that settles in vacant buildings slated for demolition, tends to pick establishments with interesting histories. Now, LCL has taken up shop in a former dental office on First Hill. Over the past few months, founder Lucien Pellegrin and his collaborators have been tearing down the walls of dental booths, ripping up the carpet and disassembling false ceilings to create an open and airy floor plan. As Pellegrin explained his vision for a wellness-centric space with juices and kombucha, a taxidermied wolf, a table made from a repurposed traffic sign, a piano and decommissioned pay phones sat across the space’s raw concrete floors. Starting June 23, Spanish graffiti artist Laia will be exhibiting in the space. Every Sunday this summer, LCL will open its doors for its famed open mics, which are open to singers, rappers, storytellers and anyone who “wants to come and get on the mic and get something out of their system” and accompanied by a live band featuring jazz musician D’Vonne Lewis.
Open hours vary, open mic and live band every Sunday 4-8 p.m.; 1422 Seneca St., Seattle; 206-335-4283, lovecitylove.love
Nii Modo (Downtown)
Technically, Nii Modo is not a new art space. Given that the roving, DIY exhibit and concert venue was founded in 2015 by local artist C.M. Ruiz in the Seven Seas building (aka the Lusty Lady building), it almost qualifies as old-school in Seattle arts space years. But after a stop in Wallingford, Nii Modo entered its third act downtown, where it opened on Third Avenue. Ruiz bills the newest iteration of Nii Modo as a space for art exhibits and installations, music performances, community gatherings and more. This summer, look out for various concerts, a retrospective of the psychedelic paintings and drawings of Vashon Island-based artist Paul Gasoi (through June 25), and a showing of new expressionist paintings by New York artist Marc Andre (through July 13).
Open hours vary; 1404 Third Ave., Seattle; niimodo.com
No Bad Days Gallery (Capitol Hill)
“I just seek joy,” said the Seattle-based artist-curator Debi Boyette on a recent sunny day in the Capitol Hill neighborhood, her statement underscored by her cheerful Kelly-green dress and heart-shaped tattoos dotting her arms. When local entrepreneur Zach Huntting (of Capitol Hill’s Gold Bar) approached Boyette to become the director-curator of his new gallery and event space, she was immediately sold. At NBD, everything is cheerful, from the art and design for sale to the vintage and locally made clothing and rotating art installations in the windows. Currently on view: a giant, pink cotton candy cloud by local artist Maayan Haim. “We really want to inspire and encourage people,” Boyette said. “We don’t want it to be intimidating or stuffy.”
Noon-5 p.m. Friday-Sunday, by appointment Monday-Wednesday; 701 E. Pike St., Seattle; instagram.com/nbd_gallery
Reclaim Clay Collective (Chinatown International District)
One of Seattle’s most ambitious and sizable new art spaces hides behind a nondescript gray door in the Chinatown International District. During a recent visit to this new pottery studio and interdisciplinary art space, a sampling of differently hued ceramic fortune cookies rested in the kiln, an homage to the Tsue Chong company that made fortune cookies here for about a century (plus a clever way to showcase the variety of available glazes). Besides pottery, Reclaim Clay Collective also offers risograph, writing and other nonceramic classes (everything at sliding-scale prices), a space for community meetups, and a future shop and gallery featuring local makers. “We’re trying to get more people in the community invested in the arts,” said co-founder Luanne Wilson. Counterpart Siera Matsuo finished the sentence: “ … by making it more accessible to all.”
10 a.m.-9 p.m. Tuesday-Sunday; 800 S. Weller St., Suite 201, Seattle; reclaimclay.com
Slide Gallery (Belltown)
Amy Tipton closed her Belltown boutique Sassafras, known for its small-batch clothing made by local designers, earlier this year. But that wasn’t the end of Tipton’s decadelong story of offering local makers a space to make, sell and show off their wares. Tipton reopened the retail space as an art gallery/studio space for up-and-coming artists of all mediums. Being next door to the newish Slip Gallery (also under Tipton’s stewardship), Slide seemed like an apropos name. “I’m using both galleries to showcase up-and-coming artists and maybe people who haven’t been shown in a gallery before,” said Tipton, founder of Belltown Art Walk. “Just because you don’t have a long résumé doesn’t mean that your art is not good.”
Open hours vary, always open second Fridays for Belltown Art Walk, 6-9 p.m.; 2307 First Ave., Seattle; slidebelltown.com
Soda Arts (Pioneer Square)
Later this year, a sleek and airy retail space in the heart of Occidental Square featuring wide windows, wooden floors and historic brick walls will become a showroom for a high-end Italian kitchen brand. But before local artist Iris Guy and her husband — who owns another kitchen showroom in the neighborhood — make the transition this fall, Guy is using the space as a showroom for art. The pop-up gallery, Soda Arts, showcases artwork by local and international women artists who work in various mediums, including ceramics, painting, embroidery on paper and more. She hopes her gallery can help the recovery of the neighborhood and support artists in the wake of the pandemic. “Pioneer Square is the most beautiful square in Seattle,” Guy said.
11 a.m.-4 p.m. Friday-Sunday, open by appointment during the week, 5:30-8:30 p.m. First Thursdays; 303 Occidental Ave. S., Seattle; instagram.com/soda_arts_seattle
Solas Gallery (Pioneer Square)
In its essence, photography is the art of recording light. Seattle photographers Cian Hayes and Al Varady named their new photography gallery after the Irish word for “light,” Solas (pronounced sul-uss). Hayes and Varady say they want Solas, which opened in May, to be a source of light and warmth in the local arts scene. They aim to operate it as a traditional white-box gallery by representing and showing local and national photographers. On view starting June 24 is a solo show by the Seattle-based photographer Craig Mammano. “Artists need dedicated spaces,” Hayes said, to showcase their art and, as he put it aptly in photography terms: “expose them to what’s out there and shoot for the best.”
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TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — It’s a muggy start this morning and with an excessive amount of moisture in place over the peninsula, rain chances will be high this weekend.
It won’t rain all day, all weekend but the chance will be high for showers and thunderstorms pretty much at any time during the day.
We’ll see partly sunny skies and temperatures in the low 90s this afternoon and overall rain chances at a 60%. There could be a few morning coastal showers that generally push inland this afternoon.
Showers and thunderstorms wind down overnight and it will be a little bit drier for Sunday morning. Elevated moisture sticks around for Sunday afternoon though, leading to a 70% chance for those widespread showers and thunderstorms mainly in the afternoon and evening.
Rain chances will stay at a 60% for the afternoons Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday with warm temperatures in the low 90s. Slightly drier air is forecast to move in by the end of the week which will limit the shower and thunderstorm coverage each day.
In the tropics: there are still two tropical waves the National Hurricane Center is highlighting for possible development. The first tropical wave in the Caribbean Sea has a 20% chance of developing over the next 5 days as it moves west toward the Yucatan peninsula. We’re keeping an eye on this one as we head into the middle of next week.
The second tropical wave looks a little more impressive on satellite and has a 30% chance of developing over the next five days as it continues west through the Atlantic. We’re also keeping an eye on this one for the end of next week.
Although long range forecast models are not in good agreement on either of these storms, they do hint at tropical development so we’ll be watching it. | https://www.wfla.com/weather/forecast/passing-downpours-likely-this-weekend/ | 2022-08-27 11:02:34 | 1 | https://www.wfla.com/weather/forecast/passing-downpours-likely-this-weekend/ |
TOLEDO, Ohio, June 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Welltower® Inc. (NYSE: WELL) (the "Company" or "Welltower") today announced that it has closed on an amended $4.0 billion unsecured revolving line of credit ("Revolving Facility"), $1.0 billion term loan and CAD 250 million term loan (collectively, "Term Facility"). Through the Amendment, the Company will enhance its already strong liquidity position and extend its well-staggered debt maturity profile, while also achieving improved pricing across the Term Facility.
"Today's announcement highlights our commitment to further enhancing our already strong balance sheet and liquidity profile, while maintaining maximum financial flexibility," said Tim McHugh, Welltower's Chief Financial Officer. "The increased size, extended term and more efficient pricing position the Company to continue to create significant value for our shareholders in any macroeconomic environment. We appreciate the significant commitment offered by the 31 participating financial institutions and the continued support of our banking partners."
The Revolving Facility is comprised of an existing $3.0 billion tranche ("RCF A") that matures June 4, 2025 and an amended $1.0 billion tranche ("RCF B") that matures on June 4, 2026, which will replace the Company's existing $1.0 billion RCF B that was scheduled to mature on June 4, 2023. Both Revolving Facility tranches may be extended for two successive terms of six months at the Company's option. Based on Welltower's current credit ratings, the loans under the Revolving Facility currently bear interest at 77.5 basis points over the adjusted SOFR rate. In addition, the Revolving Facility permits a reduction in the interest rate upon meeting certain reductions in greenhouse gas emissions. Based on Welltower's current credit ratings, the Revolving Facility currently carries an annual facility fee of 15 basis points.
The Company also closed on a $1.0 billion term loan and a CAD 250 million term loan that each mature on July 19, 2026 and will replace the Company's existing $500 million term loan and CAD 250 million term loan that were scheduled to mature on July 19, 2023. Both Term Facility tranches may be extended for two successive terms of six months at the Company's option. Based on Welltower's current credit ratings, the loans under the Term Facility bear interest at 85.0 basis points over the adjusted SOFR rate, which represents a five-basis point improvement from pricing under the Company's previous Term Facility. In addition, the Term Facility permits a reduction in the interest rate upon meeting certain reductions in greenhouse gas emissions.
Welltower has an ability to upsize the Revolving Facility and the USD term loan by up to an additional $1.25 billion, in the aggregate, and the CAD term loan by up to an additional CAD 250 million. The closing of the Amendment increases the Company's total available credit, assuming all incremental facilities are funded, to over $6.5 billion in aggregate. The Company is permitted to borrow up to $1.0 billion of the Revolving Facility in certain foreign currencies.
BofA Securities, Inc., JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., KeyBanc Capital Markets Inc. and Wells Fargo Securities LLC were the U.S. Joint Lead Arrangers for the RCF A and BofA Securities, Inc., KeyBanc Capital Markets Inc. and Wells Fargo Securities LLC were the U.S. Joint Lead Arrangers for the RCF B and Term Facilities. BofA Securities, Inc., JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., KeyBanc Capital Markets Inc. and RBC Capital Markets were the Canadian Joint Lead Arrangers for the RCF A and BofA Securities, Inc., KeyBanc Capital Markets Inc. and RBC Capital Markets were the Canadian Joint Lead Arrangers for the RCF B and Term Facilities. BofA Securities, Inc. and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. were the Joint Book Runners for the RCF A and BofA Securities, Inc. was the Sole Book Runner for the RCF B and Term Facilities. Bank of America, N.A. and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. were the Co-Syndication Agents for the RCF A and Bank of America, N.A. was the Sole Syndication Agent for the RCF B and Term Facilities. KeyBank National Association is the Administrative Agent and Credit Agricole Corporate and Investment Bank is the Sustainability Structuring Agent.
About Welltower
Welltower Inc. (NYSE: WELL), an S&P 500 company headquartered in Toledo, Ohio, is driving the transformation of health care infrastructure. The Company invests with leading seniors housing operators, post-acute providers, and health systems to fund the real estate infrastructure needed to scale innovative care delivery models and improve people's wellness and overall health care experience. Welltower®, a real estate investment trust ("REIT"), owns interests in properties concentrated in major, high-growth markets in the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom, consisting of seniors housing, post-acute communities and outpatient medical properties. More information is available at www.welltower.com.
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release may contain "forward-looking" statements as defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. When Welltower uses words such as "may," "will," "intend," "should," "believe," "expect," "anticipate," "project," "estimate" or similar expressions that do not relate solely to historical matters, it is making forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks and uncertainties that may cause Welltower's actual results to differ materially from Welltower's expectations discussed in the forward-looking statements. This may be a result of various factors, including, but not limited to, those factors discussed in Welltower's reports filed from time to time with the SEC. Welltower undertakes no obligation to update or revise publicly any forward-looking statements, whether because of new information, future events or otherwise, or to update the reasons why actual results could differ from those projected in any forward-looking statements.
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The 2022 World Cup overcomes obstacles to score a ratings hit
Argentina’s nail-biting penalty shot victory over France to win the 2022 World Cup on Sunday drew an average of close to 26 million viewers, including a record-setting English language audience for Fox that capped a better than expected ratings performance for the tournament.
The soccer match from Lusail, Qatar, that featured the sport’s two biggest global stars, Argentina’s Lionel Messi and France’s Kylian Mbappé, pulled an average of 16.8 million viewers on Fox. The figure from Nielsen is up 47% over the 2018 World Cup final between France and Croatia.
The total includes fans who streamed the game on internet platforms. An additional 9 million viewers watched the Spanish language telecast on Telemundo and parent NBCUniversal’s streaming service Peacock, an increase of 65% over 2018.
The strong performance is likely to boost an expected robust market when the World Cup’s governing body, FIFA, sells the TV rights for the 2030 tournament. ESPN Chairman Jimmy Pitaro has already said the Walt Disney Co. unit will likely make a play for the event for its TV networks and streaming app ESPN+.
Tech players Apple and Amazon — which exclusively streams “NFL Thursday Night Football” — are likely to bid as well, as the companies are getting more aggressive in pursuing sports media rights.
“Messi and Mbappe have dominated sports coverage over the past several days, and while one or both may not be playing in the 2030 World Cup, all of this growing interest and improved ratings performance should lead to a near-doubling of U.S. World Cup rights fees for 2030 and beyond,” said Lee Burke, president of LHB Sports, Entertainment & Media.
The ratings for Sunday’s final were especially impressive as the game had a morning start time in the U.S.
Sports TV executives were jittery over the scheduling of the 2022 World Cup in the late fall due to the dangerously hot weather in Qatar. Staging the tournament in the Middle East for the first time made it unknown territory for the two networksk that reportedly paid a total of $1 billion for the broadcast rights for the 2018 and 2022 tournaments.
After 36 seasons calling games for ABC and NBC, Michaels will be the voice of experience for the tech giant’s exclusive weekly game.
Mike Mulvihill, executive vice president and head of strategy and analytics for Fox Sports, acknowledged the concerns, but said he believes the network ultimately benefited from promoting the World Cup in its highly rated NFL and college football games during the fall.
Another factor that lifted the ratings was having the U.S. team compete in the round of 16. The team failed to qualify in 2014.
The U.S. team’s games — a tie against England and a loss to the Netherlands — likely brought American fans into the tournament who stuck around to watch more. The average Fox audience for the rounds after the U.S. elimination was around 7 million viewers, better than many regular season college football games.
“The relief to us was the U.S. formally qualified for the tournament,” Mulvihill said. “That’s what gave us confidence that it was going to be up meaningfully over 2018. In the end, the growth for the rounds after the U.S. was knocked out really exceeded what we expected.”
Overall, Fox averaged 3.5 million viewers across 64 matches, an increase over the 2.7 million who watched in 2018 when the tournament was held in Russia. The audience for NBCUniversal’s Telemundo, Universo and Peacock averaged 2.58 million, up 14% from 2018.
Soccer is especially appealing as a live TV property due to its upscale audience. Mulvihill said the median household income for Fox’s World Cup audience is $115,000, well above that for other major team sports.
“The U.S, is the only country in the world, at least among the English-speaking population, where soccer is the sport of the elite,” Mulvihill said.
Fox and Telemundo were awarded the rights to the 2026 World Cup, to be held in North America — including games in Los Angeles and New York— at a modest increase over what it paid for 2022, partly in response to concerns that this year’s event was scheduled out of season.
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(NEXSTAR) — The tribe — nay, the voters — have spoken, and a previous winner of the reality TV game show “Survivor” has snagged a seat in the Kentucky House of Representatives.
If you’re an avid viewer of “Survivor,” you may remember Season 37 of the show, “Survivor: David vs. Goliath.” That season, following surprising twists and various challenges, Nick Wilson, a public defender from Kentucky, was declared the winner and named the Sole Survivor.
Now Wilson has another victory to add to his resume: He was elected to the Kentucky State House of Representatives.
Wilson, a Republican, ran unopposed for the 82nd House District, a seat left vacant after Rep. Regina Huff (R) announced she would not seek reelection. She later endorsed Wilson.
After the filing deadline passed earlier this year, and it was clear Wilson would run unopposed, he told a local news outlet, “‘Survivor’ to me was a game, and politics to me is not a game. It’s something that touches the everyday lives of everyday people.” | https://www.pahomepage.com/uncategorized/survivor-winner-voted-to-kentucky-legislature/ | 2022-11-11 21:31:52 | 0 | https://www.pahomepage.com/uncategorized/survivor-winner-voted-to-kentucky-legislature/ |
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