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Hurricanes vs. Islanders Prediction & Picks: Line, Spread, Over/Under - NHL Playoffs First Round Game 1
The New York Islanders go on the road to square off with the Carolina Hurricanes in the first game of the NHL Playoffs First Round on Monday, April 17, beginning at 7:00 PM ET on . Bookmakers favor the Hurricanes in this matchup, listing them -170 odds on the moneyline against the Islanders (+145).
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Hurricanes vs. Islanders Predictions for Monday
Our model for this contest calls for a final score of Hurricanes 4, Islanders 2.
- Moneyline Pick: Hurricanes (-170)
- Computer Predicted Total: 5.8
- Computer Predicted Spread: Hurricanes (-1.5)
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Hurricanes Splits and Trends
- The Hurricanes (52-21-9 overall) have a 13-9-22 record in games that have gone to overtime.
- In the 33 games Carolina has played that were decided by one goal, it has a 21-6-6 record (good for 48 points).
- The six times this season the Hurricanes finished a game with only one goal, they went 2-3-1 (five points).
- Carolina has scored two goals in 14 games this season (4-7-3 record, 11 points).
- The Hurricanes have scored three or more goals in 56 games (46-5-5, 97 points).
- In the 22 games when Carolina has scored a single power-play goal, it picked up 38 points after finishing 19-3-0.
- In the 65 games when it outshot its opponent, Carolina is 43-18-4 (90 points).
- The Hurricanes have been outshot by opponents in 13 games, going 7-3-3 to register 17 points.
Islanders Splits and Trends
- The Islanders have a record of 42-31-9 this season and are 6-9-15 in overtime games.
- New York has earned 32 points (14-7-4) in its 25 games that finished with a one-goal margin.
- In 14 games this season when the Islanders ended a game with only one goal, they earned a total of four points (1-11-2).
- New York has 14 points (6-9-2) when scoring a pair of goals this season.
- The Islanders have earned 74 points in their 45 games with three or more goals scored.
- This season, New York has scored a single power-play goal in 26 games and registered 32 points with a record of 14-8-4.
- When it outshoots its opponent this season, New York has posted a record of 24-12-4 (52 points).
- The Islanders have been outshot by opponents in 42 games, going 18-19-5 to register 41 points.
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Hurricanes vs. Islanders Game Time and TV Channel
- When: Monday, April 17, 2023 at 7:00 PM ET
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- Where: PNC Arena in Raleigh, North Carolina
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KANSAS CITY. Mo. — It can’t be a playoff game without a controversial call, right?
A head-scratching moment of Kansas City’s AFC Championship Game victory over the Bengals on Sunday came in the fourth quarter when it looked like the officials gave the Chiefs a do-over on a third-and-9 attempt.
Ron Torbert’s officiating crew realized a clock issue, and one of the officials ran on the field trying to stop a play before the ball was snapped — but no one heard the whistle.
The officials felt the play should be a re-do on a third-and-9 attempt as the call came in late due to a clock malfunction. On the second down play, quarterback Patrick Mahomes took the snap and threw a short pass to running back Jerick McKinnon, which fell incomplete.
The clock operator then stopped the game time but restarted the clock when the referees blew the whistle to signal the next snap. An official on the far side of the field behind the Bengals’ defense ran out as Mahomes took the snap, trying to call the play dead, but none of the players heard the whistle.
Mahomes threw a short pass to tight end Travis Kelce, who was tackled short of the first down marker. Bengals players celebrated the stop, as they thought they forced a Chiefs punt with punter Tommy Townsend running on the field to kick the ball back to the Bengals.
Torbert stopped the punting team from running onto the field to announce the clock operator didn’t stop the game clock and the play had been blown dead. The Chiefs then were allowed to replay the third down.
Bengals defensive lineman B.J. Hill sacked Mahomes on the next play, but cornerback Eli Apple was called for holding. The penalty gave the Chiefs an automatic first down.
“On the previous play, there was an incomplete pass,” Torbert said of the situation after the game, via the pool report.
“We spotted the ball, but the line judge came in and re-spotted the ball because the spot was off. We reset the play clock and the game clock started running. It should not have started running because there was an incomplete pass on the previous play.”
“The field judge noticed that the game clock was running. He was coming in to shut the play down so that we could get the clock fixed but nobody heard him, and the play was run.
“After the play was over, he came in and we discussed that he was trying to shut the play down before the ball had been snapped. So, we reset the game clock back to where it was before that snap and replayed third down.”
Bengals head coach Zac Taylor said in his press conference that the “whistle had blown somewhere” before the play but also did not hear it. | https://www.wdtn.com/sports/referee-explains-the-chiefs-third-down-do-over-in-afc-championship-game/ | 2023-01-30 20:30:18 | 1 | https://www.wdtn.com/sports/referee-explains-the-chiefs-third-down-do-over-in-afc-championship-game/ |
DENVER (AP) — DENVER (AP) — Sitio Royalties Corp. (STR) on Tuesday reported first-quarter profit of $22.7 million.
The Denver-based company said it had net income of 28 cents per share.
The results beat Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of three analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for earnings of 26 cents per share.
The company posted revenue of $150.8 million in the period, missing Street forecasts. Three analysts surveyed by Zacks expected $155.9 million.
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BEIJING (AP) — Chinese manufacturing contracted for a third consecutive month in December, in the biggest drop since early 2020, as the country battles a nationwide COVID-19 surge after suddenly easing anti-epidemic measures.
A monthly purchasing managers’ index declined to 47.0 from 48.0 in November, according to data released from the National Bureau of Statistics on Saturday. Numbers below 50 indicate a contraction in activity.
The contraction was the biggest since February 2020, when the COVID-19 pandemic had just started.
The weakening comes as China earlier this month abruptly relaxed COVID-19 restrictions after years of attempts to stamp out the virus. The country of 1.4 billion is now facing a nationwide outbreak and authorities have stopped publishing a daily tally of COVID-19 infections.
Several other sub-indexes, including for large enterprises, production and demand in the manufacturing market also dropped compared to November.
“Some surveyed companies reported that due to the impact of the epidemic, the logistics and transportation manpower was insufficient, and delivery time had been extended,” said Zhao Qinghe, a senior economist at the statistics bureau in a published analysis of the December data.
According to data from the bureau, sectors including construction saw expansion in December together with sub-indexes that measure industries such as air transport, telecommunications, and monetary and financial services.
The purchasing managers’ index for China’s non-manufacturing sector also fell to 41.6 in December, down from 46.7 in November.
China is likely to miss its goal of 5.5% economic growth this year, with forecasters cutting their outlook to as low as 3% in annual growth, which would be the second weakest since at least the 1980s. | https://www.wfla.com/news/international/ap-international/ap-chinese-manufacturing-weakens-amid-covid-19-outbreak/ | 2023-01-01 00:26:30 | 0 | https://www.wfla.com/news/international/ap-international/ap-chinese-manufacturing-weakens-amid-covid-19-outbreak/ |
GARDNER, Mass., May 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Precision Optics Corporation, Inc. (Nasdaq: POCI) (the "Company"), a leading designer and manufacturer of advanced optical instruments for the medical and defense industries, today announced that it has scheduled a conference call to discuss third quarter fiscal year 2023 financial results on Monday, May 15, 2023, at 5:00pm ET.
The Company intends to release its financial results and to file its 10-Q after the close of the market on Monday, May 15, 2023, followed by the conference call.
Conference Call Details
Date and Time: Monday, May 15, 2023, at 5:00pm ET
Call-in Information: Interested parties can access the conference call by dialing (844) 735-3662 or
(412) 317-5705.
Live Webcast Information: Interested parties can access the conference call via a live webcast, which is available at https://app.webinar.net/YErAze3qoXK.
Replay: A teleconference replay of the call will be available until May 22, 2023 at (877) 344-7529 or (412) 317-0088, replay access code 5704358. A webcast replay will be available at https://app.webinar.net/YErAze3qoXK.
About Precision Optics Corporation
Founded in 1982, Precision Optics is a vertically integrated optics company primarily focused on leveraging its proprietary micro-optics and 3D imaging technologies to the healthcare and defense/aerospace industries by providing services ranging from new product concept through mass manufacture. Utilizing its leading-edge in-house design, prototype, regulatory and fabrication capabilities as well as its Lighthouse Imaging division's electronic imaging expertise and its Ross Optical division's high volume world-wide sourcing, inspecting and production resources, the Company is able to design and manufacture next-generation product solutions to the most challenging customer requirements. Within healthcare, Precision Optics enables next generation medical device companies around the world to meet the increasing demands of the surgical community who require more enhanced and smaller imaging systems for minimally invasive surgery as well as 3D endoscopy systems to support the rapid proliferation of surgical robotic systems. In addition to these next generation applications, Precision Optics has supplied top tier medical device companies a wide variety of optical products for decades, including complex endocouplers and specialized endoscopes. The Company is also leveraging its technical proficiency in micro-optics to enable leading edge defense/aerospace applications which require the highest quality standards and the optimization of size, weight and power. For more information, please visit www.poci.com.
About Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements that express the Company's intentions, beliefs, expectations, strategies, predictions or any other statements related to the Company's future activities or future events or conditions. These statements are based on current expectations, estimates and projections about the Company's business based, in part, on assumptions made by the Company's management. These statements are not guarantees of future performances and involve risks, uncertainties and assumptions that are difficult to predict. Therefore, actual outcomes and results may differ materially from what is expressed or forecasted in the forward-looking statements due to numerous factors, including those risks discussed in the Company's annual report on Form 10-K and in other documents that we file from time to time with the SEC. Any forward-looking statements speak only as of the date on which they are made, and the Company does not undertake any obligation to update any forward-looking statement to reflect events or circumstances after the date of this report, except as required by law.
Company Contact:
PRECISION OPTICS CORPORATION
22 East Broadway
Gardner, Massachusetts 01440-3338
Telephone: 978-630-1800
Investor Contact:
LYTHAM PARTNERS, LLC
Robert Blum
Phoenix | New York
Telephone: 602-889-9700
poci@lythampartners.com
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Creating your dream bohemian bedroom
Bohemian-style bedrooms are fun, free-spirited and laid-back. Their chic, eclectic vibe makes them unique and full of character. From ornately carved bed frames and dressers to macrame wall hangings, it’s relatively easy to create your dream bedroom once you’re familiar with the boho style.
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Origins of bohemian design
Bohemian, or “boho” style originated in Paris, France, largely inspired by the Romani nomadic way of life (the French word ‘bohémien’ meaning Romani). The Romani of Central Europe were known for their dress style and richly colored textiles that stood out against the styles of the time. The movement represented nonconformity and self-expression in the 19th century, and this spirit continues in bohemian design.
Defining the bohemian style
Bohemian furniture and decor mix different colors, patterns and textures — think the exact opposite of minimalism. Intricately carved wood, handwoven jute and rattan materials are popular for this style. Botanical elements are classic for boho decor, including floral, plant and animal imagery. With nature being a prevalent theme, faux or real plants will also complement the space.
Bohemian style aligns closely with spirituality, featuring Buddhist themes and symbolism, such as the mandala. Brightly colored Moroccan, Turkish and Persian pieces work well with boho decor. Macrame and embellishments such as beading and tassels are in style, as well. Hanging planters and chairs, along with low-to-the-ground furniture, also create the casual aesthetic you want for a boho bedroom.
Top boho bedroom furniture
Urban Outfitters Bohemian Platform Bed
This boho bed frame has an attractive vintage aesthetic. Crafted from sustainable mango wood, the frame doesn’t require a box spring, so the low-to-the-ground bed will have a casual, relaxed look to it. The frame comes in twin, full and queen sizes in brown or white.
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Anthropologie Darby Duvet Cover
With an opulent nature scene and rich colors, this duvet cover belongs in a boho bedroom. The 100% cotton cover comes in teal and ocher patterns for twin, full, queen, king and California king beds. If you want the matching shams, you’ll have to purchase them separately.
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Lark Manor Hoang Wood Nightstand
This engraved wood nightstand features a botanical medallion and floral details that capture the boho spirit. It has one drawer and an exposed bottom shelf that’s great for storing books and keepsakes. The weathered, whitewashed finish is an added touch.
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Kelly Clarkson Home Baxter Combo Dresser
This combination dresser includes three drawers and two cabinets for storing different types of clothing. The weathered, light gray finish paired with the carved floral design makes it distinctly boho. It’s also available with a mirror.
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Induslyfe Macrame Wall Hanging Shelf Rack
This gorgeous macrame wall hanging offers storage and decorative appeal. Featuring handwoven rope, beaded detailing and quality pine, it contains three shelves for hanging books, plants and decorative items.
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Top boho bedroom decor
CopperBull Turkish Moroccan Mosaic Bedside Lamp
The mosaic glass beads on this Moroccan-style lamp create a beautiful lighting effect, though it doesn’t generate much brightness. The handmade lamp has a hammered, antique brass finish and comes in 11 colors. It requires an E12 light bulb, which must be purchased separately.
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Langley Street Peace And Namaste by Olivia Rose Print
This wall art set displays the power of spirituality with peace and namaste signs. The neutral pink and brown colors will complement a variety of bedroom color schemes. Mounted on pine, the two cotton canvas prints come with hooks for hanging.
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Bless International Bohemian Mandala Wall Hanging
This vibrant wall tapestry features the Buddhist mandala, representing the spiritual journey. This cotton wall hanging looks great above a bed or even as a bedspread. Available in five sizes and 18 colors, you can easily find one that matches your bedroom color scheme.
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Bungalow Rose Rockton Ceramic Table Vase
This cute set of four terracotta vases can be displayed on their own or with flowers inside. Each one has a unique size and shape, offering interesting visual variety when placed together. The set is available in aqua, gray and white or aqua, yellow, green and white.
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Purzest Ceramic Hanging Planters
This set of six ceramic planters features multiple colors and shapes for an eclectic aesthetic. They’re designed to house succulents, air plants, cactuses and faux plants. This particular set has a geometric theme, and the planters are also available in a rounded style.
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LEXINGTON, Mass., April 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Curis, Inc. (NASDAQ: CRIS), a biotechnology company focused on the development of innovative therapeutics for the treatment of cancer, today announced that on March 31, 2023, the independent Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors of Curis approved the grant of inducement stock options to purchase a total of 135,450 shares of Curis common stock to a new employee, with a grant date of March 31, 2023 (the "Q1 2023 Inducement Grant").
The Q1 2023 Inducement Grant has an exercise price per share equal to the closing price of the Company's common stock on March 31, 2023. The stock option has a 10 year term and vests over four years, with 25% of the original number of shares underlying the award vesting on the first anniversary of the employee's date of hire and an additional 6.25% of the original number of shares underlying the award vesting on each successive three-month period thereafter, subject to the employee's continued service with the Company through the respective vesting dates. The stock option was granted as an inducement equity award outside of the Company's Fourth Amended and Restated 2010 Stock Incentive Plan and was made as an inducement material to the employee's acceptance of employment with the Company.
About Curis, Inc.
Curis is a biotechnology company focused on the development of innovative therapeutics for the treatment of cancer. In 2015, Curis entered into a collaboration with Aurigene in the areas of immuno-oncology and precision oncology. As part of this collaboration, Curis has exclusive licenses to oral small molecule antagonists of immune checkpoints including the VISTA/PDL1 antagonist CA-170, and the TIM3/PDL1 antagonist CA-327, as well as the IRAK4 kinase inhibitor, emavusertib (CA-4948). Emavusertib is currently undergoing testing in the Phase 1/2 TakeAim Lymphoma trial, in patients with hematologic malignancies, such as non-Hodgkin's lymphoma and other B cell malignancies, both as a monotherapy and in combination with BTK inhibitor ibrutinib, and the Phase 1/2 TakeAim Leukemia trial in patients with acute myeloid leukemia and myelodysplastic syndrome, for which it has received Orphan Drug Designation from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The FDA has placed a partial clinical hold on the TakeAim Leukemia trial during which no new patients will be enrolled in the monotherapy expansion phase (Phase 2a) or the combination phase (Phase 1b) of emavusertib with azacitidine or venetoclax. In addition, Curis is engaged in a collaboration with ImmuNext for development of CI-8993, a monoclonal anti-VISTA antibody, which is currently undergoing testing in a Phase 1 trial in patients with solid tumors. Curis is also party to a collaboration with Genentech, a member of the Roche Group, under which Genentech and Roche are commercializing Erivedge® for the treatment of advanced basal cell carcinoma. For more information, visit Curis's website at www.curis.com.
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SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — A California ballot measure that would tax the rich to help put more electric cars on the road may seem tailor-made to win support from Democrats in a state known for climate leadership, but Proposition 30 has one notable opponent: Gov. Gavin Newsom. That's put the Democratic governor on the opposite side of his own party and against his traditional environmental allies.
The proposition before voters would add a 1.75% tax on personal income of more than $2 million, or fewer than 43,000 people. State analysts estimate it would raise up to $5 billion a year, mostly to help people buy electric vehicles and to build charging stations, with some also dedicated to resources for fighting wildfires.
Environmental and health group backers say California needs dedicated funding to speed the transition away from gas-powered cars and help lower planet-warming emissions. Transportation accounts for 40% of California's greenhouse gas emissions, and increasingly deadly wildfires are another major source of carbon.
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“We can't meet our climate goals without something like this," said Mary Creasman, chief executive officer for California Environmental Voters. “It's either going to be all of us who pays, or it's going to be the wealthiest who can afford to pay."
Newsom has branded Proposition 30 as a money grab by ridesharing giant Lyft, which has spent at least $45 million backing it. State regulators have mandated that all rideshare trips be zero-emission by 2030. Uber has not taken a position on the measure.
“Don’t be fooled, Prop. 30′s being advertised as a climate initiative, but in reality it was devised by a single corporation to funnel state income taxes to benefit their company,” Newsom says in one TV ad.
Supporters reject that characterization, saying that Lyft got involved after environmental groups were already discussing a ballot measure. Creasman said it was important to “call our own team and governor out for lying" about the origins of the measure.
In an election year where Newsom is expected to cruise to reelection for a second term, the fight over Proposition 30 has become perhaps the most contentious of the season for Democrats. It comes months after state air regulators approved a Newsom-backed plan to ban the sale of most new gas-powered cars in the state by 2035. Newsom notes that he has already dedicated $10 billion to various programs aimed at boosting EV adoption over the next six years.
Half the money raised in Proposition 30 for electric vehicles would go into an equity account designed to expand transportation options and limit air pollution in low-income or disadvantaged neighborhoods. It could be used to help people buy electric cars or to put cleaner delivery trucks, buses and even e-bikes on the roads.
Wildfires, too, have become an increasingly urgent problem as climate change makes the state hotter and drier. Most of the state’s deadliest and most destructive wildfires have occurred in the last few years, and the state estimates wildfires released more than 85 million metric tons of carbon emissions in 2021 — more than the annual emissions from electricity.
Lyft says it supports the measure because reducing emissions is good climate policy.
“Proposition 30 funds this through a tax on individuals who earn more than $2 million a year. I’m fortunate enough to be impacted by this tax and happy to pay it to help turn back the clock on this existential threat,” Logan Green, the company’s chief executive officer, wrote in a blog post.
Joining Newsom in opposing the measure are the California Teachers Association, the California Chamber of Commerce and some venture capitalists who are helping fund the “No" campaign.
The money raised by the tax wouldn't count toward a state budget rule that says a certain percentage of revenue must go to K-12 education, a provision the teachers don't like. Meanwhile, the nonpartisan Legislative Analyst's Office said the proposal could force lower spending in other areas based on certain budget rules, something supporters of the measure dispute.
Business groups note that California's personal income tax is already the highest in the nation, and the ballot measure would put it over 15% for the highest earners. Loren Kaye, foundation president for the California Chamber of Commerce, also warned that a rapid expansion of electric vehicles could strain the energy grid, an argument the Newsom administration has rejected.
Backers of Proposition 30 include the California Democratic Party, the Clean Air Coalition, the Natural Resources Defense Council and the American Lung Association, which have rejected characterizations that the measure is designed to benefit Lyft specifically, noting there's no provision that would expressly set aside money for rideshare drivers.
While Newsom's existing commitment to electric vehicle infrastructure is significant, the state needs a more stable long-term revenue source, supporters argue. The tax increase would last for 20 years if the measure passes.
“We need a consistent, reliable source of funding that keeps us going through good budget years and bad budget years," said Bill Magavern, policy director for the Coalition for Clean Air. Referring to Lyft, he added, “If the goal is to limit pollution, does it matter who is driving the EV?" | https://wcfcourier.com/lifestyles/technology/tax-the-rich-for-more-evs-california-democrats-split/article_a511813a-b30a-58b1-b60a-89ac2a2275d5.html | 2022-10-17 05:15:16 | 0 | https://wcfcourier.com/lifestyles/technology/tax-the-rich-for-more-evs-california-democrats-split/article_a511813a-b30a-58b1-b60a-89ac2a2275d5.html |
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GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) - Alachua County public schools are hosting a job fair at two Gainesville elementary schools.
The job fair will be for positions at Williams Elementary and Metcalfe Elementary.
Open jobs are for classroom teachers, media aides, and custodial work.
The fair will take place on Monday, June 13th at Williams Elementary and then on June 14th at Metcalfe Elementary from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Job seekers can head to the Marion County Library headquarters on Tuesday evening.
The county wants to fill positions within animal services, libraries, parks, and rec and environmental services.
The event is from 4:00 until 7:00 p.m.
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Scallop season starts Wednesday along the Suwannee river zone and lasts through Labor Day.
The season starts for Levy, Citrus, and Hernando counties on July 1st.
The Cotton Club in Gainesville is hosting a Friday morning Juneteenth-themed breakfast.
Tickets cost $25, and the event starts at 7:30 a.m.
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The Supreme Court marshal is clarifying the report issued Thursday on her investigation into last May's leak of the draft opinion overturning Roe v. Wade.
The court has never been known for its political acumen. That may be why Thursday's report produced some important unanswered questions. Namely whether the justices were interviewed by investigators, or whether they, like others who were interviewed, were asked to sign sworn affidavits.
Now Court Marshal Gail Curley, who oversaw the probe, is answering those questions. In a written statement, Curley said she spoke with "each of the justices, some several times," and that the justices "actively cooperated, asking questions and answering mine.
"I followed up on all credible leads, none of which implicated the justices or their spouses," she said, adding that "on this basis, I did not believe that it was necessary to ask the justices to sign sworn affidavits."
That contrasts with the other court employees interviewed during the investigation. All others who were interviewed were asked to sign sworn affidavits.
The report summarizing the eight-month investigation said the court was unable to identify the person or persons responsible for the unprecedented leak.
Curley's statement is unlikely to quell criticism of her inquiry. But government investigators who have handled other leak inquiries say these probes often turn out to be futile.
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NEW YORK (AP) — Former President Bill Clinton is calling on governments, businesses, philanthropies and other prominent institutions to draw together and help a world that is “on fire” as he reconvenes the Clinton Global Initiative, the meeting of international leaders, for the first time since 2016.
Interest in the two-day meeting has been so intense that the Clinton Foundation had to turn away more than 1,000 potential attendees. It is convening a spectrum of luminaries, including Jordan’s Queen Rania Al Abdullah, Barbados Prime Minister Mia Mottley, BlackRock CEO Larry Fink, Nobel Peace Prize winner Malala Yousafzai and actor and water access activist Matt Damon.
Clinton, president of the United States from 1993 to 2001, said he has been amazed by the massive response.
“The world’s on fire in a lot of different ways,” he told The Associated Press in an interview. “But there are a lot of things that businesses, non-governmental groups and governments working together can do to help with a lot of these problems.”
The Clinton Global Initiative, or CGI, has helped more than 435 million people in more than 180 countries since it was established in 2005. It previously required attendees to create a Commitment to Action, a measurable project that addresses a global issue, though for this year that requirement has been waived. Those commitments often unite new partners and encourage cooperation between the public and private sectors.
“I think there is a longing for people to get together and meet with an end in mind,” Clinton said. “Not just talk about it, but knowing that when they walk away, they will have committed to doing something.”
Clinton Foundation Vice Chair Chelsea Clinton calls that “a bias toward action,” which she says is part of what makes CGI special and a catalyst for global change. She said the COVID-19 pandemic has energized interest in public health and addressing health disparities because people outside of the field could see the impact.
“Health is interconnected to anything and everything that anyone may care about,” Chelsea Clinton said. “There are a lot of people who now are mobilized to do something with what they have come to newly understand and which they now feel responsible for helping to solve.”
The panel discussions scheduled for the initiative focus on potential solutions. Former Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton will discuss approaches to creating gender equality with New York Gov. Kathy Hochul, actor and philanthropist Robin Wright and others. All three Clintons will talk about partnerships that focus on common humanity. They will be joined in that by Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, director-general of the World Health Organization, U2 singer Bono and “Hamilton” creator Lin-Manuel Miranda.
Peter Sands, executive director of The Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria, said CGI has always introduced his group to new potential partners, something even more valuable after two challenging pandemic years that made access to new donors difficult. “There’s only so much you can do with PowerPoints and Zooms,” Sands said.
He is currently in the midst of a fundraising campaign of his own. President Joe Biden will host The Global Fund’s Seventh Replenishment Conference in New York on Wednesday, delayed two days so that Biden can attend the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II on Monday.
However, he now plans to attend CGI and said the gathering has been missed during its hiatus, even though the Clinton Foundation itself has remained active. The initiative convened annually until 2016 during former Sen. Hillary Clinton’s presidential campaign, when questions were raised about the appearance of potential conflicts of interests if donors then had business before her administration.
Bill Clinton said the initiative is counting on the special energy of its participants to tackle a growing number of issues.
“We’ve got the largest number of migrants since World War II,” he said. “And the most publicity they get in America is when one governor or two turns it into some political issue and tries to make problems for other people. Sensible countries work together and try to figure out the best way to deal with it.”
Clinton also hopes CGI can spotlight various solutions that need more support. He points to a study from Generation180, a nonprofit that promotes the use of clean energy. Its research shows some rural schools have installed solar panels to reduce their carbon emissions and their electric bills. The schools then used the savings to give raises to teachers.
“The energy is here. The jobs are here. The benefits are here. The kids win,” Clinton said. “That shouldn’t be a political issue.”
He says philanthropy can help bust through political and cultural gridlock by showing what can be done. For example, he said that when President Barack Obama proposed hiring 100,000 new STEM teachers and Congress turned him down, philanthropy stepped in to make it happen.
“We got the Carnegie Corporation and the American Federation of Teachers and more than 20 other partners together and they said, ‘We will raise the money,'” Clinton said. “Nobody ever thought of that as being a purpose of philanthropy. But it got the job done, and it demonstrated why Republicans and Democrats should cooperate on such things.”
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Funding Will Be Used to Develop Shelf-Stable Product for Trauma Patients to Potentially Save Lives
BALTIMORE, Feb. 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- A University of Maryland School of Medicine (UMSOM) physician-scientist will head a new federally-funded research program to develop and test a whole blood product, storable at room temperature, that can be used to transfuse wounded soldiers in the field within 30 minutes of injury, potentially saving thousands of lives. UMSOM will manage the $46.4 million four-year research project administered by the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA), in collaboration with the University of Maryland School of Pharmacy (UMSOP) and more than a dozen universities and biotech companies.
"We have assembled an outstanding team to develop a bio-synthetic whole-blood product that can be freeze-dried for easy portability, storage, and reconstitution," said study principal investigator Allan Doctor, MD, Professor of Pediatrics and Director of the Center for Blood Oxygen Transport and Hemostasis (CBOTH) at UMSOM. "It will be designed for easy use in the field by medics at the point of injury, and will perform like a traditional blood transfusion to, for example, stabilize a patient's blood pressure or facilitate blood clotting."
To achieve this goal, the program will employ sophisticated artificial intelligence, state-of-the-art experimental platforms, and multiple complimentary animal models. The product will be tested for efficacy and safety in trauma victims who have complex multiple injuries including shock and traumatic brain injury.
Bleeding is the most common cause of potentially survivable death in trauma, in both military and civilian settings. Whole blood transfusions remain the gold standard but present logistical challenges such as the dependence on available donors, requirement for cold storage, and limited viability of about 40 days. Rapid evacuation of patients who are rapidly bleeding out due to a gunshot wound or other trauma is not always an option. For this reason, there is an urgent need for an artificial blood product with a long shelf life that is easy to transport.
To conduct this project, Dr. Doctor has assembled a consortium comprising faculty members from UMSOM and UMSOP to work on the artificial oxygen carrier (red blood cell) component that he pioneered in earlier studies and on pharmacology, computational modeling, and machine learning to optimize the combined product, which will also include synthetic platelets and freeze-dried plasma.
This product will consist of ErythroMer, the artificial blood product made by KaloCyte, a company co-founded by Dr. Doctor in 2016 with bioengineer and synthetic chemist Dipanjan Pan, PhD, MSc, Professor in nano medicine at Penn State University, and Philip Spinella, MD, a military transfusion medicine expert at the University of Pittsburgh.
It will also include a synthetic platelet product developed by Anirban Sen Gupta, PhD of Case Western Reserve University that is under development by Haima Therapeutics and a freeze-dried plasma product made by Telefex.
Dr. Doctor is a founding partner, Chief Scientific Officer, and Chair of the Board of Directors for KaloCyte, which could potentially benefit from this research. His interest in the company has been reviewed in accordance with the university's conflicts of interest policy to ensure objectivity in the research.
"We are well-positioned to support this highly complex project that requires the use of advanced modeling and simulation, and a machine learning software system to optimize the prototypes and to test for safety and efficacy in models of complex trauma with multiple complications," said study co-investigator Joga Gobburu, PhD, MBA, Professor of Practice, Sciences, and Health Outcomes Research, and Director of the Center for Translational Medicine at UMSOP.
The first phase of the study will be to integrate multiple bio-artificial and synthetic components to deliver oxygen, stop bleeding, and replace volume; these are key therapeutic functions of whole blood in resuscitation. In the second phase, the team will evaluate efficacy and safety in increasingly complex and realistic trauma models. This phase will also involve developing strategies for stabilizing the product for months under ambient climate conditions in extreme environments.
Throughout both phases, the team will also plan, develop, and refine manufacturing methods. This will address the real-world pragmatic challenges of production, scaling, packaging, and quality control that must be surmounted to enable effective transition of the developed products to successful clinical trials and, eventually, to safe and efficient clinical utility.
While UMSOM and UMSOP will be leading this effort, the consortium also includes leading scientists and complimentary experts from Case Western Reserve University, Charles River Laboratories, Latham Biopharm Group, Ohio State University, Pumas-AI Inc., Southwest Research Institute, University of California San Diego, University of Pittsburgh, Oregon Health Sciences University, University of Texas Austin and University of North Carolina, in addition to the companies developing the bio-synthetic blood components themselves: Haima Therapeutics, KaloCyte, and Teleflex.
"About 20,000 Americans each year bleed to death before they can be brought to the hospital. Transfusion at the point of injury is required to stablilize them and limit other organ injury," said UMSOM Dean Mark T. Gladwin, MD, Vice President for Medical Affairs, University of Maryland, Baltimore, and the John Z. and Akiko K. Bowers Distinguished Professor. "This project will utilize cutting edge technologies like artificial intelligence to predict interactions among the blood components in various trauma model systems, which would not have been possible a decade ago."
DARPA's Fieldable Solutions for Hemorrhage with bio-Artificial Resuscitation Products (FSHARP) program aims to develop a field-deployable, shelf-stable whole blood equivalent that can be used to resuscitate trauma patients when donated blood products are not available. Other subcontractors have the potential to join the consortium pending the exercise of additional options in the FSHARP award.
Now in its third century, the University of Maryland School of Medicine was chartered in 1807 as the first public medical school in the United States. It continues today as one of the fastest growing, top-tier biomedical research enterprises in the world -- with 46 academic departments, centers, institutes, and programs, and a faculty of more than 3,000 physicians, scientists, and allied health professionals, including members of the National Academy of Medicine and the National Academy of Sciences, and a distinguished two-time winner of the Albert E. Lasker Award in Medical Research. With an operating budget of more than $1.3 billion, the School of Medicine works closely in partnership with the University of Maryland Medical Center and Medical System to provide research-intensive, academic, and clinically based care for nearly 2 million patients each year. The School of Medicine has nearly $600 million in extramural funding, with most of its academic departments highly ranked among all medical schools in the nation in research funding. As one of the seven professional schools that make up the University of Maryland, Baltimore campus, the School of Medicine has a total population of nearly 9,000 faculty and staff, including 2,500 students, trainees, residents, and fellows. The combined School of Medicine and Medical System ("University of Maryland Medicine") has an annual budget of over $6 billion and an economic impact of nearly $20 billion on the state and local community. The School of Medicine, which ranks as the 8th highest among public medical schools in research productivity (according to the Association of American Medical Colleges profile) is an innovator in translational medicine, with 606 active patents and 52 start-up companies. In the latest U.S. News & World Report ranking of the Best Medical Schools, published in 2021, the UM School of Medicine is ranked #9 among the 92 public medical schools in the U.S., and in the top 15 percent (#27) of all 192 public and private U.S. medical schools. The School of Medicine works locally, nationally, and globally, with research and treatment facilities in 36 countries around the world. Visit medschool.umaryland.edu
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Mardella “Mardy” Danielson, 79
Published 5:23 pm Thursday, March 23, 2023
Mardella “Mardy” Danielson, age 79, of Faribault, MN, passed away on Monday, March 20, 2023 at her home following an extended illness.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday, March 25, 2023 at 12:00 P.M. at the Parker Kohl Funeral Home and Crematory of Faribault with Pastor Mark Mattison officiating. Visitation will be held from 10:00 A.M. to 12:00 P.M. at the funeral home. Interment will be held at the Meadow Ridge Memorial Park in Faribault.
Mardella Sharon was born on March 10, 1944, in Cresco, Iowa to Homer and Margie (Walden) Bucknell. She graduated from SSA of Waseca in 1962. Mardy married Thomas Danielson in 1963 and they had six children. After 16 years, they parted ways but remained good friends. In 1980 she graduated from Technical College with an accounting degree. Mardy worked at the Evergreen Knoll for 10 years and at the Wells Fargo for 20 years, along with working several part-time jobs. When her children were school age she volunteered as a leader for Cub Scout and Brownies and attended her children’s sporting games. She enjoyed taking her children on road trips across the country and was a world traveler enjoying Europe, Africa, and China the best. Mardy enjoyed fishing, boating, gardening, quilting, and crocheting. She was a member of the Moose Lodge, American Legion, and Eagle’s Club.
Mardy is survived by her children, Shelly (Jeff) Hughes, Tom (Debbie) Danielson Jr., Tony Danielson, and Eulanna (Cory) Hunt; her two brothers, Waldo Bucknell and David (Lisa) Bucknell; her grandchildren, Brianna, Brittané; Brandon, Holly, Shay, Cody; Molly, MaKennon; and 6 great-grandchildren; significant other, James McKay; her traveling partners, Karen (Steve) Briske and good friend, Diane Mullenmeister.
She was preceded in death by her two infant children, Lori Ann and Troy Danielson; parents, Homer and Margie Bucknell; sister-in-law, Kathy Bucknell; and Thomas Danielson Sr.
The family would like to extend a special thanks to Mark and Diane Mattison.
Funeral arrangements are being completed by Parker Kohl Funeral Home & Crematory.
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People trapped, 2.5M without power as Ian drenches Florida
Hurricane Ian left a path of destruction in southwest Florida, trapping people in flooded homes, destroying the only bridge to Sanibel Island, damaging the roof of a hospital intensive care unit and knocking out power to 2.5 million people as it dumped rain across the peninsula on Thursday.
One of the strongest hurricanes to ever hit the United States threatened catastrophic flooding around the state. Ian’s tropical-storm-force winds extended outward up to 415 miles (665 km), drenching much of Florida and the southeastern Atlantic coast.
With no electricity and patchy cellphone coverage, many calls for help weren’t getting through, even as emergency crews sawed through toppled trees to reach people in flooded homes. “If the line is busy, keep trying,” the Lee County Sheriff’s Office said in a Facebook post early Thursday.
The National Hurricane Center said Ian became a tropical storm over land early Thursday and was expected to regain near-hurricane strength after emerging over Atlantic waters near the Kennedy Space Center later in the day, with South Carolina in its sights for a second U.S. landfall.
A stretch of the Gulf Coast remained inundated by ocean water, pushed ashore by the massive storm. “Severe and life-threatening storm surge inundation of 8 to 10 feet above ground level along with destructive waves is ongoing along the southwest Florida coastline from Englewood to Bonita Beach, including Charlotte Harbor,” the Miami-based hurricane center said.
A chunk of the Sanibel Causeway fell into the sea, cutting off access to the barrier island where 6,300 people normally live. How many heeded mandatory evacuation orders was impossible to know in the storm’s immediate aftermath.
In Port Charlotte, the storm surge flooded a hospital’s emergency room even as fierce winds ripped away part of the roof from its intensive care unit, according to a doctor who works there.
Water gushed down onto the ICU, forcing them to evacuate their sickest patients — some on ventilators — to other floors, said Dr. Birgit Bodine of HCA Florida Fawcett Hospital. Staff members used towels and plastic bins to try to mop up the sodden mess.
The medium-sized hospital spans four floors, but patients crowded into two because of the damage, and more were expected with people injured from the storm needing help.
“As long as our patients do OK and nobody ends up dying or having a bad outcome, that’s what matters,” Bodine said.
Law enforcement officials in nearby Fort Myers received calls from people trapped in flooded homes or from worried relatives. Pleas were also posted on social media sites, some with video showing debris-covered water sloshing toward the eaves of their homes.
Brittany Hailer, a journalist in Pittsburgh, contacted rescuers about her mother in North Fort Myers, whose home was swamped by 5 feet (1.5 meters) of water.
“We don’t know when the water’s going to go down. We don’t know how they’re going to leave, their cars are totaled,” Hailer said. “Her only way out is on a boat.”
Hurricane Ian turned streets into rivers and blew down trees as it slammed into southwest Florida on Wednesday with 150 mph (241 kph) winds, pushing a wall of storm surge. Ian’s strength at landfall was Category 4, tying it for the fifth-strongest hurricane, when measured by wind speed, ever to strike the U.S.
Ian’s center came ashore more than 100 miles (160 kilometers) south of Tampa and St. Petersburg, sparing the densely populated Tampa Bay area from its first direct hit by a major hurricane since 1921.
Ian dropped to a tropical storm early Thursday over land, but was expected to intensify again once its center moves over the Atlantic Ocean and menace the South Carolina coast Friday at near-hurricane strength before moving inland.
At 5 a.m. Thursday, the storm was about 40 miles (70 km) southeast of Orlando and 35 miles (55 kilometers) southwest of Cape Canaveral, carrying maximum sustained winds of 65 mph (100 kph) and moving toward the cape at 8 mph (13 kmh), the center said.
Hurricane warnings were lowered to tropical storm warnings across the Florida peninsula, with widespread, catastrophic flooding remaining likely, the hurricane center said. Storm surges as high as 6 feet (2 meters) were still forecast for both coasts.
“It doesn’t matter what the intensity of the storm is. We’re still expecting quite a bit of rainfall,” Robbie Berg, senior hurricane specialist with the National Hurricane Center, said in an interview with The Associated Press.
Up to a foot (30 centimeters) of rain forecast for parts of Northeast Florida, coastal Georgia and the Lowcountry of South Carolina. As much as 6 inches (15 centimeters) could fall in southern Virginia as the storm moves inland over the Carolinas, and the center said landslides were possible in the southern Appalachian mountains.
No deaths were reported in the United States from Ian by late Wednesday. But a boat carrying Cuban migrants sank Wednesday in stormy weather east of Key West.
The U.S. Coast Guard initiated a search and rescue mission for 23 people and managed to find three survivors about two miles (three kilometers) south of the Florida Keys, officials said. Four other Cubans swam to Stock Island, just east of Key West, the U.S. Border Patrol said. Air crews continued to search for possibly 20 remaining migrants.
The storm previously tore into Cuba, killing two people and bringing down the country’s electrical grid.
The hurricane’s eye made landfall near Cayo Costa, a barrier island just west of heavily populated Fort Myers. As it approached, water drained from Tampa Bay.
More than 2.5 million Florida homes and businesses were left without electricity, according to the PowerOutage.us site. Most of the homes and businesses in 12 counties were without power.
Sheriff Bull Prummell of Charlotte County, just north of Fort Myers, announced a curfew between 9 p.m. and 6 a.m. “for life-saving purposes,” saying violators may face second-degree misdemeanor charges.
“I am enacting this curfew as a means of protecting the people and property of Charlotte County,” Prummell said.
Life-threatening storm surges and hurricane conditions were possible on Thursday and Friday along the coasts of northeast Florida, Georgia, and South Carolina, where Ian was expected to move inland, dumping more rain well in from the coast, the hurricane center said.
The governors of South Carolina, North Carolina, Georgia and Virginia all preemptively declared states of emergency.
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Associated Press contributors include Christina Mesquita in Havana, Cuba; Cody Jackson and Adriana Gomez Licon in Tampa, Florida; Freida Frisaro in Miami; Anthony Izaguirre in Tallahassee, Florida; Mike Schneider in Orlando, Florida; Seth Borenstein and Aamer Madhani in Washington; Bobby Caina Calvan in New York; Andrew Welsh-Huggins in Columbus, Ohio; Jay Reeves in Birmingham, Alabama, and Alina Hartounian in Phoenix, Arizona. | https://whyy.org/articles/hurricane-ian-tropical-storm-florida-people-trapped-power-outages/ | 2022-09-29 13:28:13 | 0 | https://whyy.org/articles/hurricane-ian-tropical-storm-florida-people-trapped-power-outages/ |
Democratic council member joins race for Indiana’s open US Senate seat
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — An Indianapolis City-County Council member on Thursday became the second announced Democrat to seek Indiana’s open U.S. Senate seat in the 2024 election.
Keith Potts is joining former state lawmaker Marc Carmichael in vying for the party’s nomination to fill the seat that Republican Sen. Mike Braun is giving up to run for Indiana governor. Carmichael announced his bid last month.
No well-known Democrats have made moves to start campaigns in the Republican-dominated state. Republican U.S. Rep. Jim Banks has secured high-profile support as the only prominent GOP candidate in the Senate race.
Potts was elected to the Indianapolis council in 2019 and didn’t seek reelection this year. He cited affordable health care, and protecting abortion rights and Social Security as top campaign issues against Banks, who has gained attention in Washington as a combative defender of former President Donald Trump.
Carmichael was a state representative from Muncie in 1986-91 and was the longtime president and lobbyist for the Indiana Beverage Alliance, a beer distributor association.
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NEW YORK, Oct. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- S&P Global has been named by Seramount as one of the Top 10 Companies for 2022 and among the 2022 Top 10 Best Companies for Dads thanks to its industry-leading, inclusive global benefits and People First philosophy.
S&P Global also joins the prestigious 100 Best Companies Hall of Fame for the first time this year in celebration of more than 15 appearances on Seramount's lists.
"At S&P Global, we are more than just a place to work – we pride ourselves in providing our people with a place to learn, grow, advance their careers and accelerate progress in the world," said Dimitra Manis, Chief Purpose Officer at S&P Global. "Our industry-leading benefits, which we are excited have been recognized by Seramount, reflect our belief that our business thrives only when our people thrive, and they deserve the best of the best."
Seramount, part of EAB, is a strategic professional services and research firm dedicated to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in the workplace, chose its winners by selecting companies with the most inclusive benefits for families, including paid gender-neutral parental leave, phase-back programs, bereavement leave after miscarriage, reimbursement for fertility expenses, and increased mental health benefits.
S&P Global is proud to have been honored by Seramount for its multitude of industry-leading benefits, including:
- Recharge, S&P Global's flexible time-off approach: S&P Global believes in the necessity of a healthy work-life balance. Under Recharge, there are no prescribed maximum number of days, and our people are encouraged to take Recharge days for any number of reasons, including vacation time, personal travel, familial obligations, personal responsibilities and mental health breaks. S&P Global also encourages its people to take their birthday and annual service anniversary day off each year.
Additionally, S&P Global closes all of its global offices five days a year during paid Wellness Days, allowing our colleagues additional opportunities to unplug and spend more time doing what they love outside of work.
Separate from Recharge, S&P Global also provides paid global compassion leave that provides time off for our people who have lost a close relative or loved one. The time off is based on individual needs and circumstances, not limiting our people to a fixed number of days. - Paid parental leave of 26 weeks: All S&P Global parents, regardless of gender, are eligible to take 26 weeks paid leave of parental leave immediately upon joining the company. Our parental leave can be taken at any time within the first year of birth, adoption, foster care placement or surrogacy.
- Adoption reimbursement: Each path to parenthood is unique, and S&P Global celebrates each and every one of them. For parents who choose to adopt, S&P Global will reimburse up to $25,000 worth of associated costs each year.
- A robust suite of mental health programs and benefits: S&P Global provides everyone with an annual reimbursement for wellbeing-related activities, which can run the gamut based on what our people need to achieve their own mental, physical and spiritual wellness. S&P Global also offers its people virtual fitness and mindfulness classes.
Additionally, S&P Global is proud to offer our people – at no charge – the LifeWorks Wellbeing Program, a confidential resource that provides information, tools and resources including connections to immediate support, community referrals, counseling, and an engaging wellbeing platform with content, tools, and a dynamic newsfeed to support S&P Global people and their family members in all areas of wellness, including financial wellness.
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ROCKY HILL, Conn. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Wednesday evening's drawing of the Connecticut Lottery's "Play3 Night" game were:
5-1-2, WB: 7
(five, one, two; WB: seven)
ROCKY HILL, Conn. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Wednesday evening's drawing of the Connecticut Lottery's "Play3 Night" game were:
5-1-2, WB: 7
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(Bloomberg) — A group of progressive House Democrats urged President Joe Biden on Monday to pursue negotiations with Russia to try to find a diplomatic solution to the war in Ukraine, marking the first sign of divergence within the party on the administration’s strategy.
The 30 Democrats, led by Congressional Progressive Caucus Chair Pramila Jayapal, said it was in the interest of the US and Ukraine to avert an extended conflict that would increase the risk of a dangerous escalation. Illinois Reps. Jesus "Chuy" Garcia and Marie Newman co-signed the letter. | https://www.chicagobusiness.com/politics/progressive-democrats-urge-biden-seek-diplomatic-solution-ukraine | 2022-10-25 01:05:01 | 0 | https://www.chicagobusiness.com/politics/progressive-democrats-urge-biden-seek-diplomatic-solution-ukraine |
Add a stylish flair to your summer outing by pairing your bathing suit with a complementary cover-up
With sunnier skies and warmer temperatures, swimsuit season is here. Along with sunscreen and beach towels, another essential part of a pool outing is your swimsuit cover-up. As the name suggests, a cover-up provides a layer of protection from the sun and wind when you’re out of the water.
There are plenty of options when purchasing a swimsuit and cover-up. If chosen wisely, your cover-up can help keep you dry, refreshed, and cool throughout the day.
Shop this article: Ekouaer Beachwear Cover-Up, Moss Rose Swimsuit Kimono and Floerns Bathing Suit Cover-Up
Styling a swimsuit cover-up
Cover-ups are available in an assortment of colors, shapes and sizes. The most popular type of cover-up is tunics, which are loose fashion garments that typically end at or above your knees. Tunics are lightweight, breezy and effortless to slip into, making them an excellent choice to wear on a hot day in the sun. Thanks to their simplicity, users can style a classic, put-together style by wearing a solid-colored tunic with a pair of matching shoes.
However, if you’re looking to accentuate your swimsuit rather than hide it, consider a kimono cover-up. Kimonos, whose name originates from traditional Japanese formalwear, refers to a type of cover-up that has wide sleeves and a wraparound application. Their loose structure allows the users to showcase their swimsuits and paired accessories.
Another choice to consider is sundresses. Versatile and lightweight, sundresses offer the protective layer needed and can easily finish a pool-day look. Sundresses offer more colors and patterns compared to traditional cover-ups, which may be helpful for those hoping to create a specific theme with their beachwear.
Best cover-ups for looking put-together
Casual yet elegant, Ekouaer offers the best of both fashion and comfort with its beach dress. It’s tasteful enough to be worn by itself but can be paired with added accessories or colorful swimwear for added charm.
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This best-selling kimono is loose and trendy, thanks to its bohemian patterns and long sleeves. Customers rave about the way the breathable fabric feels against their skin, especially during hot summer days.
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This line of cover dresses offers a variety of solid colors, so wearers can effortlessly pair them with their swimsuits. The dress is mostly loose but provides a bit of structure through its cinched waistline.
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Crafted from lace and cotton, this is a luxurious swimsuit cover-up that suits multiple types of swimwear. The detailed sewing and transparent accents will make your outfit pop.
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The AI’MAGE cover-up offers a flattering fit with functional pockets, making it an excellent choice for a long outing. It is offered in a variety of colors and sizes.
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The crocheted cover-up from Jeasona is a fantastic choice to subtly show off your bathing suit while remaining warm and put-together. It has two drawstrings on either side, so you can adjust the amount of skin shown to your preferences.
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Coolibar Sun Protective Cover-Up
This is a more heavy-duty cover-up to protect your skin from UV rays and warmer temperatures. The V-neckline offers a tasteful glance at your swimsuit while keeping you cozy and protected.
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Decorated with floral lace, the Floerns cover-up adds a bohemian flair to your outfit. The cinched waist and plunging neckline offer a timeless silhouette that suits most body types.
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The Herseas dress goes down to your ankles and features a row of gold buttons that users can leave undone or button up. The casual design allows it to double as an everyday sundress or beachwear cover-up.
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This is an oversized tunic that sits comfortably on your shoulders. Its unique form and crocheted outline leave plenty of room for ventilation and it dries quickly under the sun.
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Worth checking out
- For those with strapless swimsuits, consider the Grace Karin line of maxi dresses that offers several summery themes.
- It may not offer much protection, but the Zesica Long-Sleeve Tunic Top is a definite eye-catcher.
- If you prefer wearing bikinis, consider wearing the Chicgal cover-up that highlights your top with a matching skirt.
- The AOLRO cover-up stands out due to its two-piece design and hollowed-out textures.
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NEW YORK (AP) — Smiling, fashion designer Thom Browne emerged from a New York courthouse Thursday victorious over sportswear giant Adidas in a grand battle over signature stripes.
Browne told The Associated Press that he hopes the preservation of his striped designs on luxury athletic clothing and accessories inspires others whose work is challenged by larger clothing producers.
“It was important to fight and tell my story,” Browne told The Associated Press after a Manhattan federal court jury sided with him. Adidas had claimed that the striped designs used by Thom Browne Inc. were too similar to its own three stripes.
“And I think it’s more important and bigger than me, because I think I was fighting for every designer that creates something and has a bigger company come after them later,” he said.
Adidas indicated in a statement that their fight might go on.
“We are disappointed with the verdict and will continue to vigilantly enforce our intellectual property, including filing any appropriate appeals,” Rich Efrus, an Adidas spokesperson, wrote in an email.
Browne, a highly creative designer known for his theatrical runway shows, began selling clothing in 2001 at a boutique in Manhattan’s West Village. He has since become hugely successful, especially after a 2018 deal with luxury brand Zegna. His company is now featured in over 300 locations worldwide, including Tokyo, London, Seoul, Hong Kong, Shanghai, Beijing and Milan.
Adidas sued Browne in June 2021, saying his “Four-Bar Signature” — along with other products featuring parallel stripes on activewear including T-shirts, sweatpants and hoodies — infringed on its own well-known trademark.
The two-week trial concluded when the eight-person jury returned its verdict in less than two hours. Browne’s courtroom supporters erupted in joy before U.S. District Judge Jed Rakoff scolded them for violating courtroom decorum. Supporters later spilled into the hallway, some celebrating with hugs and tears.
The dispute goes back 15 years. In 2007, Adidas complained that Browne was using a three-stripe design too similar to theirs on a jacket. Browne agreed to stop using it and shifted to a four-stripe design. For years, Adidas did not argue with that — but as Browne became more prominent after the 2018 sale, he began expanding further into activewear and the sportswear giant took notice.
Adidas argued in its lawsuit that Browne’s stripes could confuse customers. Browne, in turn, has argued that the two companies are not direct competitors and don’t serve the same market. A pair of women’s compression tights on Browne’s website costs $725, for example. A pair of Adidas leggings is well under $100 on that company’s site.
Jeff Trexler, a faculty member at the Fashion Law Institute at Fordham Law School, said the trademark landscape has become more nuanced in a shifting marketplace where companies expand regularly into new categories — in both content and price — and collaborate on special lines with others. More and more, he said, companies aren’t staying in the lanes they began in, whether it’s fashion or soda.
“It’s like in ‘Ghostbusters’ where you know if you cross the streams, everything will blow up,” Trexler said.
As long as Browne put the stripes “on a man’s sport coat and his narrow luxury goods, maybe the occasional pair of sweat pants,” Trexler said, there wasn’t a crossing of the streams. But as he expanded more into activewear, the streams crossed.
Browne himself testified during the trial, noting the importance of sports in his life and how it carried through to his career.
The former competitive swimmer said outside the courthouse that he grew up playing tennis and others in his large family enjoyed basketball, baseball and football.
“So it’s very authentic to who I am as a person,” he said. “It’s something that inspires me every day in regards to what I do.”
He said he counts many professional athletes among his friends and customers and considers them a “huge inspiration.”
Trexler noted that Browne’s lawyers had successfully convinced jurors that Browne was an underdog.
“In short, Thom Browne’s counsel got the jury to see this case as The People vs. The Corporation, and populism won,” he said after the verdict.
Browne said he hopes the courtroom fight was his last.
“I just want to design collections and I don’t want to ever be in a courtroom ever again,” he said. | https://www.krqe.com/news/business/ap-designer-thom-browne-bests-adidas-in-court-battle-of-stripes/ | 2023-01-13 13:28:53 | 1 | https://www.krqe.com/news/business/ap-designer-thom-browne-bests-adidas-in-court-battle-of-stripes/ |
Carmen Rita Wong's mother was Dominican and father was Chinese, or so she thought. In her memoir, Why Didn't You Tell Me, she reckons with the truth that was kept from her for 31 years.
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Carmen Rita Wong's mother was Dominican and father was Chinese, or so she thought. In her memoir, Why Didn't You Tell Me, she reckons with the truth that was kept from her for 31 years.
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Big Ten hires ex-MLB exec Tony Petitti as new commissioner
Former Major League Baseball executive Tony Petitti has been named the next commissioner of the Big Ten, the conference announced Wednesday.
Petitti replaces Kevin Warren beginning May 15. Warren, who will become president of the Chicago Bears, is scheduled to leave April 17.
Petitti continues a trend of recent hires to lead the top conferences coming from outside college sports — like Warren, who worked for the Minnesota Vikings before taking over for Jim Delany and becoming the Big Ten’s first Black commissioner in 2019.
The Pac-12 subsequently hired George Kliavkoff, who was an executive for MGM Resorts International. Last year, the Big 12 hired Brett Yormark as commissioner after he had previously run Barclays Center in New York and worked for the Roc Nation talent agency.
Petitti has extensive background in television. A 14-time National Sports Emmy Award winner, Petitti has held senior executive roles at CBS Sports and ABC Sports overseeing rights acquisition deals for a variety of sports leagues and college and professional sports events.
That includes the NCAA Tournament, regular-season men’s basketball, college football, NFL, PGA Tour, the Masters, U.S. Open tennis championships and the Little League World Series. He also played a key role in the creation of the Bowl Championship Series to determine college football’s national champion.
“At this important and transformational time in collegiate athletics, it is truly my great honor to be chosen by the Council of Presidents and Chancellors as the commissioner of the Big Ten Conference,” Petitti said in a statement. “I am energized to work alongside the best athletics directors, coaches, conference staff and board in the country as — together — we continue to elevate the academic and athletic experiences and resources for our 14, soon-to-be 16, world-class universities with nearly 10,000 incredible student-athletes.
“Thank you to the extraordinary people and places that have led me to this next challenge in my career. I am ready to get to work for the Big Ten Conference community.”
Petitti most recently served as an advisor to Liberty Media and The Baupost Group to evaluate sports and media properties.
As deputy commissioner and chief operating officer for Major League Baseball (2014-2020), Petitti was involved in all aspects of MLB including leading broadcast and digital media, special events, MLB Network, MLB social media, consumer products and licensing, marketing, youth development, international, and security. Petitti also participated on MLB’s Competition Committee.
As president and Chief Executive Officer of MLB Network (2008-2014), Petitti led the creation and launch of the network in 50 million homes for what at the time was the largest launch of a cable network.
Prior to MLB, Petitti was the executive vice president of CBS Sports (2002-2008) and was an integral part of the network’s NFL coverage.
Petitti takes over one year before Southern California and UCLA join the Big Ten to make it the first coast-to-coast conference in college sports.
“Tony’s capabilities to navigate the complexities of changing marketplace environments, history as a collaborative leader, and passion for academics and collegiate athletics made him the right leader, at the right time, for the Big Ten Conference,” said Maryland president Darryll J. Pines, who led the Big Ten search.
The Big Ten said recruiting firm TurnkeyZRG conducted a process that delivered a diverse slate of potential candidates from within college athletics, professional sports, media and government.
“We are at a time in collegiate athletics that we need leaders with innovative forethought, the highest principles, and a spirit of fairness and partnership,” Illinois chancellor Robert Jones said. “Tony brings a dynamic style of leadership and impeccable integrity to the conference.” | https://www.wishtv.com/sports/big-ten-hires-ex-mlb-exec-tony-petitti-as-new-commissioner/ | 2023-04-13 02:27:07 | 1 | https://www.wishtv.com/sports/big-ten-hires-ex-mlb-exec-tony-petitti-as-new-commissioner/ |
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) — Inflation may be soaring, supply chains remain snarled and the coronavirus just won’t go away, but America’s casinos are humming right along, recording the best month in their history in March.
The American Gaming Association, the gambling industry’s national trade group, said Wednesday that U.S. commercial casinos won more than $5.3 billion from gamblers in March, the best single-month total ever. The previous record month was July 2021 at $4.92 billion.
The casinos collectively also had their best first quarter ever, falling just short of the $14.35 billion they won from gamblers in the fourth quarter of last year, which was the highest three-month period in history.
Three states set quarterly revenue records to start this year: Arkansas ($147.4 million); Florida ($182 million), and New York ($996.6 million).
The numbers do not include tribal casinos, which report their income separately and are expected to report similarly positive results.
But while the national casino economy is doing well, there are pockets of sluggishness such as Atlantic City, where in-person casino revenue has not yet rebounded to pre-pandemic levels.
“Consumers continue to seek out gaming’s entertainment options in record numbers,” said Bill Miller, the association’s president and CEO. He said the strong performance to start 2022 came ”despite continued headwinds from supply chain constraints, labor shortages and the impact of soaring inflation.”
The trade group also released its annual State of the States report on Wednesday, examining gambling’s performance across the country.
As previously reported, nationwide casino revenue set an all-time high in 2021 at $53.03 billion, up 21% from the previous best year, 2019, before the coronavirus pandemic hit.
But the report includes new details, including that commercial casinos paid a record $11.69 billion in direct gambling tax revenue to state and local governments in 2021. That’s an increase of 75% from 2020 and 15 percent from 2019. This does not include the billions more paid in income, sales and other taxes, the association said.
It also ranked the largest casino markets in the U.S. in terms of revenue for 2021:
The Las Vegas Strip is first at $7.05 billion, followed by: Atlantic City ($2.57 billion); the Chicago area ($2.01 billion); Baltimore-Washington D.C. ($2 billion); the Gulf Coast ($1.61 billion); New York City ($1.46 billion); Philadelphia ($1.40 billion); Detroit ($1.29 billion); St. Louis ($1.03 billion); and the Boulder Strip in Nevada ($967 million).
The association divides Pennsylvania’s casinos into three separate markets: Philadelphia, the Poconos and Pittsburgh. Their combined revenue of nearly $2.88 billion would make them the second largest market in the country if judged as a single entity. It also counts downtown Las Vegas, and its $731 million in revenue, as a separate market.
Seven additional states legalized sports betting and two more added internet gambling in 2021.
The group reported many states saw gamblers spending more in casinos while visiting them in lower numbers compared to pre-pandemic 2019.
The average age of a casino patron last year was 43 1/2, compared to 49 1/2 in 2019.
Americans bet $57.7 billion on sports last year, more than twice the amount from 2020. That generated $4.33 billion in revenue, an increase of nearly 180% over 2020.
Internet gambling revenue reached $3.71 billion last year, and three states — New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Michigan — each won more than $1 billion online. West Virginia’s internet gambling market reached $60.9 million in revenue in its first full year of operation, while Connecticut’s two internet casinos reported combined revenue of $47.6 million after launching in October.
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GREENWICH, Conn. and STAMFORD, Conn., April 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Atlas Holdings ("Atlas") and Olympus Partners ("Olympus") jointly announced today the signing of a definitive agreement whereby Olympus will acquire a majority ownership stake in International Wire Group Holdings, Inc. ("IWG"). Atlas, which acquired IWG in April 2019 and has worked closely with the IWG team to execute a business transformation that enabled strong growth and drove operational excellence, will continue as an investor in the company. The transaction is expected to close in the second quarter of 2023. Following the close of the transaction, longtime industry leader Gregory J. Smith will continue as President and Chief Executive Officer of IWG. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
Headquartered in Camden, New York, IWG is the largest non-vertically integrated copper and copper-alloy wire products manufacturer in the United States and maintains operations in Europe, all supported by unparalleled global engineering capabilities. IWG is highly regarded for its capacity and broad product portfolio, servicing a wide range of applications in energy, green electrification, industrial, automotive, aerospace, data communications and other major markets.
"When we acquired IWG, we partnered with Greg Smith to transform and grow the business. In the four years since, we have seen IWG cement its industry-leading position and create a unique platform for continued growth. We are looking forward to continuing to support the company in this new chapter with Olympus Partners," said Atlas Partner Neil Mahajan.
"I remain deeply proud of our team and all we have accomplished together in making IWG the best wire fabricator in the industry. With the support of our partners at Atlas, we have made significant investments to grow our core business and provide the industry's most robust product portfolio. I'm looking forward to continuing to serve our long-standing customers and continuing our growth with our new partners at Olympus," said Gregory Smith, President and CEO of IWG.
"IWG has distinguished itself as a leader in the wire and cable industry with their skilled team, breadth of products, and engineering capacity. We're excited about the opportunity to further bolster IWG's position as an industry leader and continue to drive their industry leading growth," said Dave Cardenas, Managing Partner at Olympus.
About Atlas Holdings
Headquartered in Greenwich, Connecticut and founded in 2002, Atlas and its affiliates own and operate 26 companies, which employ approximately 50,000 associates across more than 300 facilities worldwide. Atlas operates in sectors such as aluminum processing, automotive, building materials, capital equipment, construction services, food manufacturing and distribution, packaging, paper, power generation, printing, pulp, supply chain management and wood products. Atlas' companies together generate approximately $16 billion in revenues annually. For additional information, please visit www.atlasholdingsllc.com.
About Olympus Partners
Olympus Partners is a private equity firm focused on providing equity capital for middle market management buyouts and for companies needing capital for expansion. Olympus manages funds in excess of $8.5 billion mainly on behalf of corporate pension funds, endowment funds and state-sponsored retirement programs. Founded in 1988, Olympus is an active, long-term investor across a broad range of industries including business services, consumer products, healthcare services, financial services, industrial services and manufacturing. For additional information, please visit www.olympuspartners.com.
About International Wire Group Holdings, Inc.
International Wire Group Holdings, Inc., through its subsidiaries, is a manufacturer and marketer of wire products for other wire suppliers, distributors and original equipment manufacturers. Its products include a broad spectrum of copper wire configurations and gauges with a variety of electrical and conductive characteristics and are utilized by a wide variety of customers, primarily in the industrial and energy, electronics and data communications, automotive/specialty vehicles, aerospace and defense, and consumer and appliance industries. The Company has nineteen manufacturing facilities and one distribution facility located throughout the United States, France, Italy and Poland.
For additional information, please visit www.internationalwiregroup.com.
MEDIA CONTACTS
For Atlas: atlas@kekstcnc.com
For Olympus Partners: (203) 353-5900
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Bartko law firm soundly defeats Insurers' demurrer and motion to strike
SAN FRANCISCO, June 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- On June 1, 2022, the Honorable Evelio Grillo of the Alameda Superior Court, in VHS Liquidating Trust, et al. v. Blue Cross Blue Shield Association, et al., Case Number RG21106600, issued two comprehensive orders that emphatically rejected the Defendants' attempts to dismiss the Plaintiffs' claims and limit their potential damages.
First, the Court rejected Defendants' efforts to dismiss 10 of Plaintiffs' 13 claims and gave Plaintiffs leave to amend the 13th claim. Thus, Plaintiffs' entire case shall remain entirely intact following the ruling. Second, the Court rebuffed Defendants' attempt to limit the damages period, preserving Plaintiffs' ability to pursue subscriber and provider damages dating back to 2008 and 2009, respectively. The Court agreed with Plaintiffs that as members of a federal class action, their claims are equitably tolled back to the filing of the class action complaints, regardless of the label of the claim. Based on California law and public policy, the Court pointedly held that equitable tolling applies equally whether the prior claims arose under federal or state antitrust laws in either a federal or state class action.
The central allegations in the case brought forth by Bartko on behalf of Verity Health System Liquidating Trust claim the Defendant Blues violated the antitrust laws of California and other states by entering into unlawful agreements to reduce the reimbursements they paid to U.S. healthcare providers, including Plaintiffs. The Blues simultaneously forced Plaintiffs and other subscribers to pay them more to provide health insurance to their employees. Bartko is already investigating bringing similar claims on behalf of other providers similarly injured by the conduct of the Blues.
"These combined orders represent a massive victory for the Plaintiffs, and for any other provider considering seeking relief in California courts against the Defendants' anticompetitive conduct," said Patrick M. Ryan, lead trial counsel for the Plaintiffs. "We are delighted by the Court's recognition of our clients' meritorious claims and are gratified that providers will now be able to seek the maximum damages against these insurance companies who have caused massive harm to providers across California."
Previously, Defendant Blue Cross Blue Shield Association ("BCBSA") had sought to remove this litigation to federal bankruptcy court, and to transfer it to a proceeding involving similar claims. The Bankruptcy Court rebuked BCBSA, then represented by Kirkland & Ellis LLP, holding: "Absent some cogent analysis regarding how these other asset categories create a bonafide dispute that requires this court to 'interpret' the Plan, Blue Shield/Blue Cross's argument leaves this court wanting. The court should not find 'related-to jurisdiction' on a speculative assessment regarding how state law litigation may unwind. Accordingly, Plaintiffs' motion to remand is granted."
Plaintiffs are represented by Bartko Zankel Bunzel & Miller, and the team, led by Patrick M. Ryan, includes Sean R. McTigue, John "Jack" McLean, Chad E. DeVeaux, Marisa C. Livesay, and Brittany N. DeJong. The Bartko team also represents VHS Liquidating Trust in another action (VHS Liquidating Trust v. MultiPlan Corporation, et al., San Francisco Superior Court Case Number CGC-21-594966) alleging that the most powerful and highly profitable commercial health insurers unlawfully agreed with each other through a "hub, spoke, and rim" conspiracy to follow the pricing of their corporate hub, MultiPlan, in a concerted effort to reduce their out-of-network reimbursement payments to health care providers, and Bartko is currently investigating similar claims on behalf of other providers. Howard Grobstein, of Grobstein Teeple LLP, is serving as the liquidating trustee for VHS, the second largest healthcare bankruptcy in recent memory.
After remand, BCBSA engaged Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP and Mayer Brown LLP, which filed the demurrer and motion to strike, both of which were meaningfully overruled and denied, respectively, by the Alameda County Superior Court in its two lengthy opinions regarding Order Granting In Part Motion to Strike Based on Application of Equitable Tolling and Order Sustaining With Leave to Amend Demurrer to First Amended Complaint. VHS Liquidating Trust v. Blue Cross of Cal., 2022 Cal. Super. LEXIS 21735 (June 1, 2022); VHS Liquidating Trust v. Blue Cross of Cal., 2022 Cal. Super. LEXIS 21736 (June 1, 2022). At the hearing on the demurrer and motion to strike, seven lawyers for the Defendants appeared.
Defendant BCBSA was represented by the law firms Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP and Mayer Brown LLP. Defendant Anthem, Inc. was represented by Hogan Lovells US LLP.
Contact: Patrick M. Ryan
pryan@bzbm.com
(415) 305-0229
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In a Colonial Valley Conference opening night boys soccer contest with four–that is correct, FOUR–goals scored from 35-plus yards out, it would figure that the eventual game-winner was the one that was the furthest from the goal.
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MUIRFIELD, Scotland (AP) — After seeing a five-shot lead slip away in the final round, Ashleigh Buhai still managed to secure a first major title at the Women’s British Open.
Buhai kept her composure to beat In Gee Chun — and the setting sun — in a playoff at Muirfield on Sunday for her first career victory in an LPGA Tour event.
With the light fading, the South African golfer made a superb bunker shot on the fourth playoff hole to leave herself with a short par putt, while Chun settled for a bogey.
The 33-year-old Buhai calmly rolled in from less than three feet and then clutched her face in relief, before being drenched in water and other beverages by her entourage.
“I was surprisingly calm,” Buhai said about the clutch bunker shot that secured the victory. “My caddie said to me on the last one, I don’t want to brag, but she said ‘Show them why you’re No. 1 in bunkers this year.’ So, you know, she gave me the confidence. Maybe it’s got something to do with Muirfield and South Africans and bunker shots.”
Ernie Els also won the men’s British Open in a playoff at Muirfield in 2002 after a memorable bunker shot during the final round. This was the first time the Women’s British Open was played at Muirfield, a club that didn’t even allow female members until 2019 following a vote two years earlier.
Buhai made things a lot more difficult than they had to be, though.
She entered the final round with a commanding five-shot lead and was still three strokes ahead before a triple bogey on the par-4 15th that put her level with Chun.
Both players missed long birdie putts on the 18th as they settled for a playoff after finishing on 10-under 274.
“I know there are a lot of people in South Africa with lots of gray hairs right now after that 15th hole,” Buhai said. “But I’m very proud of myself, the way I dug deep and kept myself in it to get into that playoff.”
Buhai shot a 4-over 75 in the final round, while Chun carded a 70.
Hinako Shibuno of Japan, the 2019 champion, finished one shot back in third after missing a chip from just off the green that would have made it a three-way playoff.
Chun was in trouble on the first two playoff holes, but her short game bailed her out both times.
On the first, Chun sent her second shot into a bunker while Buhai found the heart of the green. But the South Korean hit a near-perfect bunker shot to within a few feet of the hole to salvage the par.
On the second, she needed to make an 8-foot bogey putt to stay in it after sending her second shot wide and then barely making it onto the green with a chip from the tall grass.
Buhai nearly won it on the third playoff hole, but her long putt for the win pulled up a few inches away from the hole.
For Buhai, the win more than made up for a near-miss at that 2019 Women’s British Open, when she led the event at the halfway stage at Woburn but finished fifth.
“Forgive me, there will be a few tears,” Buhai said during the trophy presentation. “Obviously there’s a lot of hard work and many years of dedication going into this.”
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TUCSON, Ariz. (KGUN) — An 8-year-old Tucson boy is making a difference in his community through his love of reading.
Gavin MacMurdo created a little free library outside of his home in Tucson, Arizona.
“I just wanted to add some joy to my neighborhood," the fourth-grader said. "There are a couple of rules, take a book, read a book and leave a book."
Gavin’s mother Kristina says the library is getting a positive response from neighbors. She's hoping it inspires other kids to read more often.
“It seemed to touch a lot of people," she said.
The library has been up and running for about a week, and it's already getting book donations from neighbors.
Gavin and Kristina say this project is about doing what you can to make someone’s day a little brighter one book at a time.
"You can be kind without spending a dime of your money with a lot of sadness and scary things going on in the world right now and kids being apprehensive about going to school," Kristina said. "We can all work together to do little things with very little effort or energy at all to bring a smile to a face and give some hope."
This story was originally reported by Shawndrea Thomas on kgun9.com.
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Warriors' Steph Curry to have number retired by Davidson College
Curry is Davidson’s all-time leading scorer
Steph Curry is having himself quite the week.
On Thursday, Curry led the Golden State Warriors to the organization’s fourth NBA championship in eight years, winning his first NBA Finals MVP in the process. Curry had a spectacular postseason, averaging 27.4 points, 5.9 assists and 5.2 rebounds in 22 playoff games as the two-time regular season MVP led Golden State back to the postseason.
Now, he’ll have his number retired by Davidson College.
Curry, who played at Davidson from 2006-2009, left school a year early in order to enter the NBA Draft. He recently completed his degree from the university, paving the way for his No. 30 jersey to be retired. The school also announced that Curry will be inducted into the Davidson Athletics Hall of Fame in August when he receives his diploma.
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"We're doing it in threes — Steph likes threes, right?" Director of Athletics Chris Clunie said on Friday.
Curry’s college number will be the first retired number in Davidson history. He’s the all-time leading scorer in Davidson history, leading the school on an incredible run to the Elite Eight in 2008.
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"Steph made a commitment to Davidson and to his parents that he was going to graduate," Davidson head coach Bob McKillop told the Charlotte Observer in May. "This was a superb, remarkable story about honoring a commitment, something that again shows that Steph prominently displays character traits that are so absent in our world today…. He is a multi-millionaire, and yet he still takes the time to finish his education."
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The fourth championship for Curry and the Warriors comes two years after the organization's last postseason appearance.
Following the 2019 season, All-Star Kevin Durant left form the Brooklyn Nets, and the Warriors struggled through the 2020 and 2021 seasons as injuries to Klay Thompson and Curry forced Golden State to retool.
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Golden State jumped out to a 30-9 record to start the 2022 regular season before slipping to the third seed in the Western Conference Playoffs.
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CLEVELAND (AP) — Darius Garland’s rapid rise to elite NBA status is complete.
Cleveland’s All-Star point guard agreed Saturday to a five-year, $193 million contract extension, his agent Rich Paul of Klutch Sports told the Associated Press.
Garland’s deal is the largest in franchise history, and locks up a player the Cavs believe can get them back among the league’s top teams.
The fifth overall pick in 2019, Garland has quickly developed into one of the game’s best all-around guards. Last season, he averaged 21.7 points and 8.6 assists in 68 games while helping the Cavs win 22 more games than the previous season.
The 22-year-old Garland has improved statistically each season, but beyond that, he has grown as a leader for a rising Cleveland team that just missed the playoffs last season. He’s one of the team’s core pieces along with All-Star center Jarrett Allen and forward Evan Mobley.
Garland agreed to the same deal that another elite young guard, Ja Morant of the Memphis Grizzlies, struck earlier in the week as the majority of the league’s offseason business began getting underway.
Garland’s extension begins in the 2023-24 season and, for now, would see him making just over $33 million in the first year and escalating steadily, all the way to $44 million in 2027-28.
If he makes an All-NBA team this coming season — meaning he would have to be selected as one of the top six guards in the league, unless the league changes its voting structure before then — the numbers get even bigger, going from “max” to “supermax.”
In that scenario, Garland would start out making $40 million in 2023-24, and be due almost $53 million in 2027-28.
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KAYSVILLE, Utah, April 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Reading Horizons, a leading provider of research-based reading intervention programs, has announced that its innovative Reading Horizons Discovery® foundational literacy program has been recognized by the Texas Resource Review (TRR) as a phonics curriculum that uses systematic, direct instruction in kindergarten through third grade to ensure that all students obtain necessary early literacy skills.The TRR is a comprehensive evaluation system that identifies high-quality instructional materials for Texas educators, making Reading Horizons one of the few programs recommended for use in the state.
This recognition comes after an extensive review process by the Texas Education Agency (TEA). The TEA, in partnership with independent reviewers, evaluated RH Discovery based on rigorous criteria including alignment with Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) standards, program efficacy, and ease of implementation.
"This rigor used by the Texas Resource Review underscores the instructional value of the curricula we've created over a nearly four-decade commitment to continual research and development. We are grateful to have our curriculum recognized and the opportunity to serve and support Texas students and educators," said Tyson Smith, CEO of Reading Horizons. "Our dedicated team has worked tirelessly to create a comprehensive, research-based program that supports all readers, including those who may struggle. This recognition is a testament to their efforts."
RHDiscovery focuses on helping K–3 students, particularly those with dyslexia and other reading challenges, develop foundational literacy skills. The program's unique approach includes explicit, systematic, sequential instruction in phonics, decoding, and fluency and targeted support for English language learners.
Inclusion on the TRR list signifies that RH Discovery has met the stringent quality standards set by the state of Texas, making it a trusted and valuable resource for districts and schools seeking to improve their literacy instruction. This recognition also allows Texas educators access to state funding for purchasing the RHDiscovery curriculum.
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Reading Horizons supports educators with tech-supported, evidence-based foundational reading instruction that helps all students achieve reading proficiency. For 40 years, Reading Horizons has continually aligned its instructional method with advancements in the science of reading. Adopted by more than 50,000 educators, our method for teaching foundational literacy is proven to effectively prevent and remediate reading difficulties, allowing students to learn confidently. Reading Horizons is where reading momentum begins. For more information, visit readinghorizons.com.
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VOLUSIA COUNTY, Fla. – Months after a high-speed, head-on crash that left three people dead on State Road 44 in Volusia County late last year, the District 7 State Attorney’s Office announced Friday that the drivers of both vehicles involved have been arrested and face charges in the fatal wreck.
Early December 11, a Toyota Tacoma pickup truck traveling the wrong way on eastbound SR-44 near Jesse Michael Drive struck an Infiniti Q50 with four occupants inside, three of whom died at the scene. The driver of the Infiniti — Devin Perkins, 22 — was left in serious condition, a passenger in the Tacoma also suffered serious injuries and the pickup truck’s driver — Thomas Petry, 54 — had walked away from the scene by the time law enforcement arrived, a news release shows.
Florida Highway Patrol troopers and Volusia County deputies searched for Petry in the tree line, unsuccessful at first even with the help of a K-9, authorities said. Court records state Petry was booked early Friday, but the circumstances of his arrest were not disclosed.
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According to Perkins’ charging affidavit, the route to the crash site began at a bar and spanned about 37.5 miles, on which Perkins averaged a speed of 97 miles an hour.
Based on how he was driving at least 30-40 miles per hour above relevant posted speed limits in Orange and Volusia counties — adding to how it was allegedly later found via blood testing that he was driving under the influence of alcohol and THC — the affidavit states he operated “in a reckless manner that caused the death of his three passengers and serious injuries to the passenger of the Toyota Tacoma.”
One of Perkins’ passengers was identified as 21-year-old Alexandra Dulin, a social media influencer who had garnered about 1 million followers between her TikTok and Instagram accounts before her death.
Dulin’s father James described Alexandria as loving and someone with a generous heart, telling News 6 they had just spoken the day before the crash about flying home to Indiana for Christmas, adding he was sending love to the families of the two others killed in the wreck.
Petry faces charges of leaving the scene of a crash involving serious bodily injury, reckless driving involving serious bodily injury, three counts of leaving the scene of a crash with death and three counts of vehicular homicide, records show.
Perkins faces a charge of reckless driving involving serious bodily injury and three counts of vehicular homicide, records show.
At his first appearance in court Friday, a judge appointed a public defender to Petry and ruled he would be held on no bond amount.
Perkins will make his first appearance Saturday.
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On a recent rainy Saturday, about two dozen Democratic volunteers squeezed into a small office in a Portland, Oregon suburb.
Democratic candidate Andrea Salinas addressed canvassers at her Tualatin, Oregon office in an increasingly tight race in the state's new 6th Congressional District.
"Thank you all so much. I consider this soggy sock season here in Oregon when we're all out there canvassing and making sure we're talking to voters," Salinas said.
The state of Oregon has long been a safe blue haven for Democrats. But this year, Republicans are threatening upsets in races across the state.
Recently, the Cook Political Report shifted Oregon's newest congressional district from lean Democratic to a toss-up as the GOP candidate there gains momentum.
The district, which was the center of one of the most expensive races in the country earlier this year, runs southwest of Portland into vast wine country and past the state capital of Salem.
The district's mix of urban and rural areas is making for a tight political race this year, said Chris Stout, a politics professor at Oregon State University.
"In a year like 2022, where Republicans are having an advantage and people are concerned about crime ... inflation, it makes it a much more competitive race," Stout said.
Ultimately, the contest in this district could help tell a larger national story about how far the Republican Party's reach truly goes this election cycle.
Oregon's largest share of Latino voters
The new Oregon congressional district also boasts the state's largest concentration of Latino residents, with 21% identifying as Hispanic.
Yolanda Welch, who came out to canvass for Salinas, said she relates to Salinas' Mexican roots.
"She grew up like me," Welch, who moved to Oregon region in 1974, said in her native Spanish.
Welch said Salinas, a former longtime state lawmaker, can respond to rising inflation.
Welch, a working caretaker, said she's turned off by the GOP.
"I'm not like Republicans. They have so much money. I don't," Welch said with a laugh.
"Oregonians are struggling"
The district's GOP candidate, Mike Erickson, is a wealthy supply chain executive who has self funded much of his campaign.
So far, both sides have raised more than $2 million. Erickson has gained traction with rural voters while Salinas commands support in urban and suburban areas.
And recently, the Congressional Leadership Fund, a political action committee tied to House GOP leaders, dumped another $800,000 in ads into the district.
In an emailed statement to NPR, Erickson said Oregonians have tired of higher costs and a long-running homeless crisis that has not improved under Democrats' watch.
"Oregonians are struggling with out-of-control inflation and gas prices due to reckless Democrat spending. Oregonians are tired of watching our state falling behind in education, disrespecting and underfunding law enforcement, and allowing camping on public property," Erickson said. "The Democrats have had decades to work on and solve the problem, and it just is getting worse."
Erickson also said he believes he's well-positioned to represent the district's Latino population because of his business background and ability to address inflation.
He's a perennial Republican candidate and lost several previous election runs. In past runs, Erickson was hurt after he was linked to an ex-girlfriend's abortion and recently said he wasn't aware the woman sought the service.
He was also arrested in 2016 for driving under the influence. He's now suing Salinas over a related ad to the DUI arrest.
Erickson declined to elaborate on the claims to NPR, but told the Oregonian the DUI arrest was one mistake against the law.
"I've never been perfect," he said.
Erickson and his supporters say despite past setbacks, this year is his chance to get to the U.S. Capitol.
At a coffee shop in the town of McMinnville, Republican Chris Chenoweth says despite those setbacks, timing is finally on Erickson's side.
"I think Mike's going to win," Chenoweth said.
Chenoweth, who sits on McMinnville's city council, which is located in a rural pocket of Oregon's 6th Congressional District, said national issues are energizing the district's Republicans.
"You start looking at your bread and butter kitchen table issues. It's headwinds against the Democrats for this election cycle," Chenoweth said.
Salinas, who won a bitter Democratic primary this year, remains bullish as she talks more about the economy and other top worries.
"I don't have to be the ... flag bearer for the Democratic Party," Salinas said. "I want to be the flag bearer for the people of the 6th Congressional District. Right. And really addressing their needs, because I know that people are suffering right now. And that is what motivates me to do the work."
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(KTLA) – California Highway Patrol investigators intercepted a shipment of stolen Lululemon leggings worth more than $200,000 in Orange County, officials said Monday.
CHP investigators assigned to a retail crime task force on June 6 found out about three large boxes with Lululemon merchandise that had been shipped from Ohio and was destined for an apartment complex in La Habra.
The investigators delivered the merchandise to the apartment, where they noticed several other boxes.
After getting a search warrant, they searched the home and found a total of 16 boxes, all filled with stolen Lululemon leggings.
There were 1,861 stolen items seized with a retail value of $203,688, according to CHP.
Officials said the merchandise had been stolen from different Lululemon stores throughout the country, including in Ohio, Illinois and Wisconsin.
It was the largest recovery of stolen items in Lululemon’s history, CHP officials said, citing representatives from the company.
“The investigation is ongoing, and the apartment residents claimed no knowledge of what the boxes contained,” CHP officials said.
It’s unclear whether anyone was taken into custody, and no further details were available.
CHP said it has dedicated Organized Retail Theft teams to work with retailers to combat “sophisticated groups that victimize merchants throughout the state.”
Earlier this year, nine people were arrested and $200,000 in stolen merchandise and cash were recovered during an investigation into a criminal retail theft organization in Southern California known as the South American Theft Group.
The group had allegedly been targeting popular retailers throughout the state, including Lululemon, since March 2021, CHP officials said at the time.
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AUSTIN, Texas (KXAN) — A high school student in Texas is making waves after he broke the 400-meter individual medley record previously set by Olympian Michael Phelps.
Maximus Williamson, a sophomore at Keller High School near Fort Worth, competed at the 2022 Winter Junior Nationals competition on Dec. 9 in Austin. Williamson competed in the 15- to 16-year-old national age group for the 400-meter individual medley, per a release.
Williamson completed the race in 3:39.83, smashing the 2002 record set by Phelps of 3:42:08.
“Breaking 40 [seconds] was a goal for me,” Williamson said in the release. “I was so close to it last year … I think that’s what pushed me the most.”
Phelps, a namesake in competitive swimming, is also recognized as the most decorated Olympian of all time. He has earned a collective 28 medals — 23 gold, three silver and two bronzes.
Williamson broke the record while swimming for the Lakeside Aquatic Club. In addition to competing with the club, he also competes for the Keller High swim team and has earned several medals and set multiple records, the release added.
“Michael Phelps is the most well-known swimmer of all time, so even people who don’t know swimming know Phelps,” Keller High swim coach Jamie Shults said in the release. “To break a 20-year-old Michael Phelps record is truly an extraordinary accomplishment.” | https://wgntv.com/news/nexstar-media-wire/texas-high-schooler-breaks-michael-phelps-swimming-record/ | 2022-12-21 02:24:09 | 1 | https://wgntv.com/news/nexstar-media-wire/texas-high-schooler-breaks-michael-phelps-swimming-record/ |
A change of plans delayed Connor Panas’ debut with the Lincoln Saltdogs by one year, but he’s quickly making up for lost time.
Panas expected to be on Lincoln’s Opening Day roster last season, but the Canada native hit a costly snag.
“Since I’m Canadian, my working visa was taking longer than usual,” Panas said. “I just ended up playing on a Canadian team (Trois-Rivieres, Frontier League).
Panas still wanted to join Lincoln after playing 81 games for Trois-Rivieres, where he hit .254 with 15 home runs.
“I wanted a change of a different league,” Panas said. “I was in the Frontier League and affiliated ball for six years before that. I wanted to play on an American team, get that American visa, produce and see what could happen with affiliated ball.”
Panas also missed the 2020 season due to the pandemic and travel restrictions in Canada preventing trips across the border.
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“That was just sort of the year we couldn’t travel and get out of the country,” Panas said. “Actually, that year I was supposed to be on Winnipeg. It’s just how it worked out and they couldn’t get us through the border.
“I unfortunately just took off summer and couldn’t play. I took up golf that summer and sort of grew a passion for it.”
But baseball was Panas’ first passion. Born in Toronto, Panas became the hometown kid in the 2015 MLB draft when the Blue Jays selected him in the ninth round.
“That was probably the best day of my life,” Panas said. “I grew up idolizing that team as a kid and wanting to be in their shoes. Come draft day, I get that call and it was extremely special. I kind of knew I was going to go on the second day. I didn’t know which round, but I had a little party with my friends and family, and it was just a really surreal nice moment.”
Panas spent four years in the Bluejays’ organization, and eventually reached Triple-A in 2018 with the San Diego Padres’ organization.
This summer, Panas has been a staple. He’s in the midst of a six-game hitting streak, including his hit Tuesday.
Panas’ hit streak for Lincoln is bookended by a 10-game stint representing Team Canada at the WBSC Americas Pan Am Games qualifier in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
“Always being able to represent your country is very special,” Panas said. “I’ve been lucky enough to do it the last couple of years. … It’s always great to compete for your country.
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Lincoln was shut out for the second consecutive game as Winnipeg won 4-0.
The Saltdogs have not scored in their last 20 innings after taking a 9-1 victory at Sioux Falls Sunday.
Max Murphy blasted his third home run of the series in the first inning off Josh Roeder and Winnipeg took a 2-0 lead in the second inning with a lone run.
The Saltdogs finished with four hits but did not get in the hit column until the third. Winnipeg finished with eight hits and added two runs in the eighth.
Birthday Bonanza: Winnipeg’s Javeyan Williams and Lincoln’s Aaron Takacs were in the starting lineups Tuesday, and both were celebrating their 26th birthdays.
Player(s) to be named later: Lincoln traded infielder Matt Goodheart and catcher Zack Miller to Fargo-Moorhead in exchange for players to be named later. The Saltdogs also have two players to be named later coming from Chicago after trading Josh Altmann and Jonathan Cheshire in the offseason. | https://journalstar.com/sports/baseball/saltdogs/saltdogs-around-the-bases-connor-panas-making-up-for-lost-time-in-lincoln/article_786dcd18-152a-11ee-b50d-e370d7fc8ca4.html | 2023-06-28 03:18:12 | 0 | https://journalstar.com/sports/baseball/saltdogs/saltdogs-around-the-bases-connor-panas-making-up-for-lost-time-in-lincoln/article_786dcd18-152a-11ee-b50d-e370d7fc8ca4.html |
Traffic accident in heavy rain in Pakistan leaves 13 dead
MULTAN, Pakistan (AP) — Officials say a truck overturned and fell onto a passenger van in eastern Pakistan during heavy rain, killing 13 people and injuring five. A senior administrative officer in Liaquat Pur in Punab province said the incident took place late Saturday near the town of Feroza in heavy rain. He said a truck loaded with sacks of sugar overturned and fell on the van. Ali said the van was smashed under the heavy load and rescue workers could only get five passengers out alive who were critically injured. He said the dead were taken out after workers cut through the twisted wreckage. | https://kion546.com/news/2022/08/14/traffic-accident-in-heavy-rain-in-pakistan-leaves-13-dead/ | 2022-08-14 10:16:38 | 1 | https://kion546.com/news/2022/08/14/traffic-accident-in-heavy-rain-in-pakistan-leaves-13-dead/ |
DETROIT — Jalen Hurts accounted for 333 yards and a touchdown and A.J. Brown had a career-high-tying 155 yards receiving in his Philadelphia debut, helping the Eagles hold on for a 38-35 win over the Detroit Lions on Sunday.
Philadelphia sealed the win with Miles Sanders’ 24-yard run on third-and-2 from the Eagles 27 just before the two-minute warning and Hurts’ sneak that converted a fourth-and-1 from the Detroit 40 with 50 seconds left.
Sanders finished with 96 yards rushing and was one of three Philadelphia running backs to score.
The Lions started strong, opening the game with a nine-play, 75-yard touchdown drive and forcing Philadelphia to turn it over on downs.
Hurts, though, proved to be too tough to stop on the ground and through the air.
He ran 17 times, one short of his career high, for 90 yards and a 1-yard touchdown early in the second quarter. The third-year quarterback was 18 of 32 for 243 yards, including a 54-yard pass to Brown that set up Jake Elliott’s 23-yard field goal that gave Philadelphia a 24-14 lead at halftime.
Brown made a quick return on the team’s investment. The Eagles traded the No. 18 pick and a third-round choice to Tennessee for Brown and signed him to a four-year contract worth at least $57 million.
Goff, who was inconsistent, was 21 of 37 for 215 yards with two touchdowns and an interception that James Bradberry returned 27 yards for a score that put the Eagles ahead 21-7 in the second quarter.
Detroit’s D’Andre Swift, who is from Philadelphia, had a career-high 144 yards rushing and a touchdown on 15 carries.
EJECTED
Lions defensive back Tracy Walker was ejected for swiping in a scrum with the Eagles after hitting Hurts near his head as he went to the turf late in the third quarter. When Walker hit Hurts above the shoulders after he went down on a run into Detroit territory, Philadelphia players came to their quarterback’s defense. Walker responded by swiping at tight end Dallas Goedert’s helmet and that ended his game.
INJURIES
Eagles: DE Derek Barnett limped off the field in the third quarter and was evaluated in a tent behind the sideline.
Lions: DT Levi Onwuzurike (back) went on injured reserve, hurting the depth where the team can’t afford to lose players.
UP NEXT
Eagles: Host Minnesota on Monday, Sept. 19.
Lions: Host Washington on Sunday.
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Ousted incumbents, key matchups set: Takeaways from Virginia’s primary election
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — A historic number of state lawmakers were ousted in this week’s Virginia primary, which featured about four dozen legislative races that set the parties’ slate of candidates for what will be a hard-fought general election.
Every seat in both the House of Delegates and state Senate will be on the ballot in November in an election cycle that will help determine how much of his legislative agenda Republican Gov. Glenn Youngkin can achieve in his final two years in office.
Virginia is currently politically divided, and its unusual off-year legislative elections typically draw outsized national attention as a possible barometer of voter sentiment heading into the next year’s midterm or presidential cycle.
Here is a look at some of the key takeaways from Tuesday’s results and what’s ahead:
HISTORIC TURNOVER
It was clear well before Tuesday night that the General Assembly was headed for massive turnover, driven by a bipartisan redistricting process that upended the state’s political maps, contributing to a flurry of retirements and diminishing incumbents’ typical name-recognition advantage. The defeat of a handful of officeholders Tuesday will only add to that turnover.
In the 40-member Senate, for example, at least 15 members will be new.
According to an analysis by the nonpartisan Virginia Public Access Project, the number of state senators ousted Tuesday — five — equaled the number of all Senators who had lost a primary election since 1999.
REPUBLICANS MAKE MORE CENTRIST PICKS
Across the state, voters in Republican races — including a handful of battleground districts — nominated candidates with a center-right or pragmatic approach over outsiders, firebrands and or far-right hardliners.
Del. Tara Durant defeated restaurateur Matt Strickland, who invoked the slogan “crush the establishment” in his race for the nomination in a competitive, red-leaning Fredericksburg-area Senate seat. Del. Emily Brewer defeated former NASCAR driver Hermie Sadler, who criticized her as excessively moderate, for the nomination in another competitive Senate seat.
And several of the candidates who had most loudly embraced former President Donald Trump’s false claims of widespread fraud in the 2020 election were ousted, including Sen. Amanda Chase, who called herself “Trump in heels.” She did not concede and said Wednesday she was “seeking legal counsel” to challenge the results. Another, Del. Dave LaRock, was considered a top contender in an open, eight-way Shenandoah Valley-based Senate seat, but he and the rest of the field were bested by farmer Timmy French, who centered agricultural and business issues and support for education and law enforcement in his campaign.
A similar dynamic played out in nominations settled earlier through party-run processes.
Tucker Martin, a former longtime Republican strategist, said the outcomes showed voters were prioritizing “electability over entertainment value.” He expressed the widely held view that the GOP has an uphill climb to retake the Senate in the general election but said the party came out of the night in the “best possible posture.”
DEMOCRATIC VOTERS OUST SEVERAL MODERATES
Democrats faced more primaries this cycle and ended up with more turnover, including the ouster of several of the Senate’s more moderate members.
Incumbents Joe Morrissey, George Barker, Lionell Spruill and Chap Petersen were all defeated, and a race involving a fifth — Jeremy McPike — was too close to call. Petersen’s loss was considered the biggest upset — he outspent challenger Saddam Salim by a nearly 6-to-1 margin.
If the primary winners in those races go on to prevail in the general election, where they will be heavily favored, observers say that will nudge the Democratic Senate caucus leftward. But none of the losses came in swing districts, where the candidates backed by caucus leadership prevailed in two key battleground races.
“While we’re going to miss some of our members who we’ve served alongside for years, we’re in a strong position to win the races necessary to protect and expand our majority in the Senate,” Sen. Scott Surovell said in a call with reporters.
Republicans sought to cast the outcome as a sign of a party moving hard to the fringe.
“Gone are the reasonable Democrats who would put Virginia first. They have been replaced with new nominees who would find like-minded comrades in the most liberal legislatures in the country,” Youngkin’s political action committee said in a memo Wednesday.
But there were notable exceptions to the trend: In northern Virginia, Del. Suhas Subramanyam handily defeated former Del. Ibraheem Samirah, who criticized him for leading a caucus that included Republicans and aimed to increase bipartisanship. And in a Charlottesville-based seat, longtime incumbent Sen. Creigh Deeds, a moderate who has shifted leftward in recent years on gun issues, defeated progressive challenger Sally Hudson.
Lawmakers also noted some of the likely new members will add to the diversity of the General Assembly, which has grown in recent election cycles.
ABORTION RIGHTS IN THE SPOTLIGHT
Abortion rights advocates say Lashrecse Aird’s defeat of Morrissey, a Democrat who previously sponsored a bill that would have restricted abortion access, is another electoral example of how the issue is motivating voters since the fall of Roe v. Wade.
Aird centered Morrissey’s position on the issue — rather than his long history of personal controversy — in her campaign and resoundingly beat him.
Morrissey, who supports some access to abortion earlier in a pregnancy, had been seen as a possible swing vote on Youngkin’s proposed 15-week abortion ban. His defeat and the clear path Aird now has to a victory in the heavily Democratic central Virginia 13th District mean a tougher climb for Youngkin’s plan.
“This is a victory for SD-13 residents, for Virginians, and for health care access in our entire southeast region,” Jamie Lockhart, executive director of Planned Parenthood Advocates of Virginia, said in a statement.
A QUICK PIVOT TO THE GENERAL ELECTION
Leaders in both parties quickly shifted their focus to the general election battle and previewed their messaging, each side portraying the other as extremist.
Democratic House Leader Don Scott said his party would push back against Republicans “attacking voting rights, banning books, attacking children in classrooms” and a governor who wants to enact corporate tax cuts.
House Speaker Todd Gilbert said Democrats “refuse to hold violent criminals accountable, want higher taxes, and parents uninvolved in their children’s education.”
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Kim Kardashian's decision to wear Marilyn Monroe’s “Happy Birthday, Mr. President” gown to the Met Gala in May is once again coming under scrutiny, with many online, including a Monroe historian, suggesting she damaged the gown.
Kardashian borrowed the dress from Ripley's Believe It or Not! museum, which bought it from a 2016 auction for $4.8 million. Designed by Jean Louis, the dress was originally worn by Monroe to President John F. Kennedy's birthday fundraiser in 1962. The gown is “now valued at over $10 million,” according to Ripley’s.
On Wednesday, Scott Fortner, a Monroe historian who oversees the Marilyn Monroe Collection, which collects the actor's personal property and archives, shared several photos on Instagram that appear to show the gown’s condition before and after the Met Gala.
"Without question, the damage is significant," Fortner wrote in one post, noting that there are "missing crystals, and some left hanging by a thread" in the after image. The image was sent to him by ChadMichael Morrisette, who took the photo of it while it was on display at Ripley’s Hollywood location on June 12.
Fortner did not immediately respond to requests for comment. But Morrisette confirmed to NBC News he took the photo at the Ripley's Museum in Hollywood on Sunday and sent it to Fortner.
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NYC suspect who allegedly injured police officer, rammed cars while fleeing still on the loose
The New York City police officer who was injured is in stable condition
The New York City Police Department hasn't made an arrest one day after a suspect allegedly hit an officer with his car while trying to flee authorities during a traffic stop on Wednesday.
The incident happened at around 4:55 p.m. near 30th Street and Park Avenue in Midtown Manhattan, a police department spokesperson told Fox News Digital. According to a law enforcement source, police were conducting a traffic stop on an individual inside a black sedan when the driver gave documents that were later proven to be fraudulent.
According to the source, the driver fled from the scene shortly after. The suspect, who had Michigan temporary license plates, was initially pulled over for making an improper lane change.
While police officers were attempting to remove the suspect from the vehicle, the driver put his car in reverse, injuring a police officer.
WATCH: NEW YORK CITY POLICE OFFICER INJURED AS SUSPECT RAMS CARS WHILE ATTEMPTING TO FLEE
The NYPD says that the police officer is in stable condition.
Police failed to locate the suspect after an extensive search, according to the source.
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Video from the incident appears to show the suspect backing up before hitting a vehicle, then moving forward and striking another vehicle.
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HOUSTON, May 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- While the homebuying boom of the past two years may be behind us, industry professionals need not fret yet. In the short term, buyers impatient to make a move will be eager to lock in current rates before they climb any higher. Now is the time to reach out to current clients and present them their best options for buying a home now.
After this initial surge, we can anticipate a lull in buyer interest. While this may mean fewer clients rushing through the door, it should also give industry professionals the breathing room to get back to the basics of business. Namely, this is a time to focus on building and strengthening relationships—both with clients and other industry professionals.
Without low interest rates ushering clients through the door in droves, relationships are once again going to be the cornerstone of this business. Keeping in touch with your professional network and referral partners will help you stay apprised of their concerns and needs so you can adapt your services accordingly. Additionally, frequent contact will keep you top of mind for new business referrals, especially if you are regularly adding value to members of your network. Providing updates on your areas of expertise via email or newsletter, or simply being available to answer a quick question are both excellent ways to help fellow professionals while also demonstrating the value you add to their network.
Likewise, regular contact with past and current clients is key during a market downshift. Stay informed of market fluctuations like mortgage rates, home prices, and housing availability so you can reach out to your clients when any of those factors shift in their favor. As inflation shifts the landscape, it's also wise to be aware of how increased mortgage rates and/or home prices will impact buyer loan eligibility, which can be based on variables such as debt-to-income ratio.
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Melissa Manchester, one of the most revered singer/songwriters of all time, will make her return to Atlantic City this weekend, and she will do it in a big way.
Backed by the Bay Atlantic Symphony, the Grammy Award winner will perform hits from her storied career, including “Don’t Cry Out Loud,” “Midnight Blue,” “Just Too Many People” and possibly even two songs that found her nominated for two Academy Awards in the same year: 1980s “Through the Eyes of Love” from “Ice Castles” and “I’ll Never Say Goodbye” from “The Promise,” along with songs that defined her acting and stage career, as well.
When Manchester comes to Resorts Casino Hotel in Atlantic City 8:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 5, she will also make an impact to South Jersey as her performance will benefit The Schultz-Hill Foundation, a nonprofit celebrating its 20th anniversary founded by John Schultz and Gary Hill to support and promote arts, history and education in the region.
Manchester took the time to talk about her return to Atlantic City, as well as her amazing career:
SCOTT CRONICK: Melissa, it’s great to have you back in Atlantic City, a city you have been to many times.
MELISSA MANCHESTER: I am not a stranger to Atlantic City. It has been a while, but I used to be there quite regularly on the boardwalk when it was newly remodeled and rethought (as a casino destination) and all of that. I am really looking forward to coming back and being in that air and walking on the boardwalk and performing in front of audiences there.
I had one of the strangest experiences on the boardwalk in my life there because my brain could not recognize it. It was on a show day at Resorts, and I walked to the end of the pier that was a broken down dock with nothing but pilings. I took my coffee and notebook, like I usually did, and sat on the pilings. There was no one around; it was very early in the morning. And then I heard something, and I ran out of choices … I didn’t know what I was hearing. I was looking around and around and hearing the sounds of the ocean running up against the clamshells that made this wild sound! My brain had no choices. I didn’t know what I was listening to.
SC: So how did you handle COVID and the lockdown?
MM: It’s lovely to be on the other side of COVID when we have things to talk about. When it happened, I just came back from Jakarta International Java Jazz Festival in March of that year. The following week I was supposed to do a gig in Florida. And Florida — like the other 49 states — shut down. And like all of us, we were lost, and I had to work through different layers of what I was feeling. I was anxious and nervous and scared and then, when I finally got to the bottom layer of stillness, I realized I was feeling grief of the life I had and didn’t know what was ahead of me. Although outside my window it was like Sunday every day. There was no traffic, and no traffic in Los Angeles is a miracle. Once a week I would drive around to see if anything was shuttered, if anything was open and if any people were walking around.
It was a very deep time, and what I found performing again – since I have been on the road since February – is people are not only happy that you show up, but they are happy to be together. We are wired for community, and people are just happy to see people next to them. It’s very touching because it’s a very primal experience. It is mutual that the audience is grateful to you and you are grateful for the audience.
SC: It’s hard to believe that you will soon be celebrating 50 years in this crazy business.
MM: It’s very touching and makes all of the tender songs I perform even more tender because they have resonated for so long in people’s lives. We will be celebrating next year in all special ways.
SC: Your songs are tender and emotional. Are you naturally like that as a person?
MM: It is who I am naturally, but I am the beneficiary of all of the artists I listened to growing up in my parents’ apartment. They loved Judy Garland and Rosie Clooney, Billie Holiday, Ella Fitzgerald, Sinatra, Tony Bennett and Nat Cole. And then as I became a teenager, the Beatles changed everything, and it was James Taylor, Stevie Wonder, Sly and the Family Stone, Joni Mitchell and Carole King. I went from listening to popular music that mostly came from the stages of Broadway and film sung by magnificent singers who had great songs written for them to the singer/songwriter phase, which is here to stay. So I am blessed with all of the love that I learned.
SC: You have so many great songs. Is one particularly meaningful to you?
MM: “Midnight Blue” is special to me because it was my first hit. I remember Carole Sager writing it in her living room, and I remember the moment I heard it on radio. I was doing a radio tour across the nation, which is very rugged — you have to drink a lot of tequila with the boys — and I was with my tour manager, and we were coming out of Texas, and I had this feeling it was no longer mine, and it belonged to the world. It’ s hard to explain, but it was really something.
SC: You have worked with some of the greats: Paul Simon, Better Midler, Barry Manilow.
MM: I am happy to say I am still friends with Barry Manilow, and I was thrilled last year to be part of the tribute to Bette Midler at the Kennedy Center not only as an old friend but as a founding member of The Harlettes (Midler’s backup singing trio).
When Barry Manilow and I were jingle singers, we were working with great artists in the making, singing alongside Patty Austin and Nick Ashford and Valerie Simpson, who wrote “Ain’t No Mountain High Enough” and all of that, – so along the way there have been really stunning people.
Along the way I have been honored to have my songs recorded by Barbra Streisand, Roberta Flack, Johnny Mathis, Captain & Tennille, Peggy Lee and Mel Torme and so many people, which was a real thrill because everyone has their own spin on a song, and it’s beautiful.
SC: I first remember you when I was 9 years old and you were on “The Muppet Show.”
MM: First of all, I never worked harder in my life. I had the blessing and privilege of working with the late, great Jim Henson and Frank Oz and Jerry Nelson and all of those puppeteering geniuses. We filmed in London, and I never go to see London because we worked very long hours. I got out of the studio at 11 at night and would drive by Buckingham Palace and wave.
But going to the Muppet workshop and seeing how they are made and then singing “Whenever I Call You Friend,” which I wrote with Kenny Loggins, was incredible. You find yourself to have interesting relationships with these Muppets because the puppeteers are so expressive. You are talking to them, and they are responding, and you are in a relationship with them. When I was surrounded by Muppets and they were all singing with me … it was so sweet.
SC: You won a Grammy Award for “You Should Hear How She Talks About You” in 1982. It’s your only Grammy and is quite a different song from what most people would think of when they think of Melissa Manchester because it’s a dance/disco song. How do you feel about it?
MM: I was nominated for Grammys prior to that, and I was known as a balladeer. So when my friend (songwriter) Tom Snow presented this song to me, I thought, “Well, it’s so well constructed. Why not give it a shot?” And it was produced by the great Arif Mardin, who was a hero of mine, so why not?
When I first got the Grammy, I thought, “Now how do I grow old with this one? How does this work?” And I took it out of my show for a while. Then I thought, “Kid, if you can’ t laugh at yourself for the different chapters you tried … don’t take yourself so seriously!” So it’s back in the show, and is great fun. I don’t know if I will do it with the Symphony in Atlantic City, but you never know.
As an artist, I made decisions to try things just to try it because stuff passes and people forget, but it’s a lot of fun. | https://atlanticcityweekly.com/arts_and_entertainment/melissa-manchester-brings-hits-to-benefit-south-jersey-arts/article_466d27fc-11d2-11ed-b952-ef7216fce5cf.html | 2022-08-03 00:51:54 | 1 | https://atlanticcityweekly.com/arts_and_entertainment/melissa-manchester-brings-hits-to-benefit-south-jersey-arts/article_466d27fc-11d2-11ed-b952-ef7216fce5cf.html |
CINCINNATI — Without a top 10 since the Asia swing in early March, Jeongeun Lee6 posted her best score in nearly a year on Friday with a 9-under-par 63 that gave her a one-shot lead in the Kroger Queen City Championship.
Lee6 has gone three years since her lone win on the LPGA Tour at the 2019 US Women’s Open, and the 26-year-old South Korean hasn’t contended since Singapore at the HSBC Women’s World Championship.
She was at 13-under 131, one ahead of Janet Lin of China, who had a 68. Ally Ewing had six straight birdies on the front nine and shot 64, leaving her two behind.
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Lee6 was never under much stress and was at her best around the turn at Kenwood Country Club, making seven birdies in a 10-hole stretch.
“It was a good bogey-free round, and it's been a while I played bogey-free, so I'm really satisfied with my game today,” Lee6 said. “Two more rounds, so I'm just going to focus on my swing. I'm focusing on just downswing, so I did really well today."
A teenager still in high school will be around for the weekend at the first LPGA Tour event in Cincinnati since 1989. Anna Davis, the 16-year-old from the San Diego area who won the Augusta National Women's Amateur, had a 66 and was at 4-under 140.
Davis has made the cut in three of her five LPGA starts this year, one of them a major at the Evian Championship. She also made the cut two weeks ago in Canada. She was tied for 26th going into the weekend in Cincinnati.
“I'm very excited,” Davis said. “I'm not very in contention, but kind of finally up there on the leaderboard a little bit, so it'll be nice to see if I can keep climbing the leaderboard on the weekend.”
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Gianna Clemente, the 14-year-old who splits time between Ohio and Florida, wasn't so fortunate. This is her third straight LPGA start — getting through Monday qualifying each time — and she opened with a bogey-free 70 to have a good chance at the weekend.
But she only made one birdie, twice took bogey on par 5s and wound up with a 77 to miss the cut by four shots.
The cut was at 1-under 143 on a course that hasn’t hosted an LPGA-sanctioned tournament since the 1963 US Women’s Open. Another major, the LPGA Championship, was in the area for 10 years until 1989.
The weekend will not include US Women’s Open champion Minjee Lee, who leads the Race to CME Globe, or American star Lexi Thompson. Lee never recovered from a 76 in the opening round. She had a 69 on Friday.
Thompson, who played in the final group a week ago at the Dana Open, went 36 holes without a birdie. She did hole a wedge for eagle on the seventh hole, though that was her lone score under par. Thompson had 16 pars and a bogey for a 71.
Paula Creamer made the cut in her second event back since having her first child. She had a 70 and was at 2-under 142.
Ten players were within five shots of Lee6.
Maria Fassi, the big-hitting Mexican who has struggled to keep it in the short grass, followed a 68 with a 66 and was three behind, along with Sarah Kemp of Australia (68).
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Megan Khang of Rockland, Mass., a runner-up last week, had a 66 and was four behind.
Fassi, Kemp, and Khang have yet to win on the LPGA Tour, though this year already has produced eight first-time winners.
Fassi finished with five birdies on her last six holes.
“Last week it was the opposite for me. I didn’t quite finish the way I wanted on the Friday and I think it carried to the weekend,” Fassi said. “So I’m just hoping that I flip the script this week and just continue to build on how good I’ve been playing these first 36 holes. I’m excited to see what we can do this next couple of days.” | https://www.bostonglobe.com/2022/09/09/sports/jeongeun-lee6-finds-her-form-leads-lpga-cincinnati/ | 2022-09-10 00:57:59 | 0 | https://www.bostonglobe.com/2022/09/09/sports/jeongeun-lee6-finds-her-form-leads-lpga-cincinnati/ |
LIMA, Peru (AP) — When police fire tear gas at protesters demanding the resignation of Peruvian President Dina Boluarte, most run away.
A few, though, run toward the gas canisters as quickly as possible — to neutralize them.
These are the “deactivators.” Donning gas masks, safety goggles and thick gloves, these volunteers grab the hot canisters and toss them inside large plastic bottles filled with a mixture of water, baking soda and vinegar.
The deactivators made their debut in Peru street protests in 2020, inspired by protesters in Hong Kong who in 2019 unveiled new strategies to counteract the eye-stinging, breath-stealing effects of tear gas. With protesters in Lima facing a nearly daily fusillade of tear gas, more people have joined the ranks of deactivators trying to shield them and keep the demonstrations going.
Peruvians have been protesting since early December, when former President Pedro Castillo was impeached after a failed attempt to dissolve Congress. His vice president, Boluarte, immediately took over — and has faced strong opposition ever since.
Fifty-eight people have died in connection with the unrest, including one police officer. Forty-six of the deaths occurred during direct clashes between protesters and police.
The protests have exposed deep divisions in the country between the urban elites and the rural poor. Demonstrations were first largely concentrated in the south, a long-neglected region of Peru that felt a particular kinship to Castillo’s humble background as a rural teacher from the Andean highlands. But earlier this month, thousands descended on Peru’s capital, and police met them with tear gas. Lots and lots of tear gas.
On Thursday, as protesters gathered in downtown Lima, Alexander Gutiérrez Padilla, 45, was giving a brief course to anyone who would listen around Plaza San Martín about how to mix vinegar and baking soda into the water and how to grab the tear gas canisters most efficiently.
“If we don’t deactivate, people disperse and the protest breaks,” Gutiérrez said. “That’s why we’re pillars of this demonstration.”
Next to him was Wilfredo Huertas Vidal, 25, who has taken it upon himself to collect donations to buy gloves and other protective equipment and hand them out to those who want to help.
“Who wants gloves? Who wants gloves?” he yelled as he stood next to several large bottles of water, gas masks and eye goggles.
When protesters descended on Lima earlier this month, old networks were reactivated. A tactic first seen in Peru in late 2020 during protests against then-President Manuel Merino resurfaced.
Vladimir Molina, 34, who participated in the 2020 protests, now runs what he calls a “brigade.” It consists of around 60 people, including paramedics, deactivators and “front-line” activists who stand in the middle of protesters and police with shields, in an effort to block any pellets or tear gas police may fire into the crowd.
“Every day more and more people are joining,” Molina said. Interest in his group is so great that he’s made it a requirement for anyone who wants to join to have their own equipment.
By tossing the hot tear gas cartridges into the water solution, “what they do is extinguish the pyrotechnical charge so the tear gas cannot come out anymore,” said Sven Eric Jordt, a professor of anesthesiology at Duke University.
Water alone should achieve what the protesters want, although the carbon dioxide created by mixing vinegar and baking soda could “form a foam bath that suffocates the charge” further, Jordt speculated.
It may be only a matter of time before authorities deploy methods to blunt the deactivators’ effectiveness. Manufacturers are now developing tear gas with plastic cartridges that stick to the road so it “can’t be lifted up anymore,” Jordt said.
Fearful of being targeted by police and prosecutors, many of the deactivators prefer to remain anonymous, keeping their faces covered even when there’s no tear gas around.
Boluarte has given strong backing to law enforcement, and the government recently announced a bonus for police officers. Boluarte has characterized the work of police controlling the Lima protests as “immaculate,” despite their often indiscriminate firing of tear gas and pellets. In contrast, she says the demonstrations are violent and financed by drug-trafficking rings and illegal miners.
Andrea Fernández, 22, is new to deactivating tear gas.
“The truth is I love the adrenaline,” Fernández said shortly after grabbing a pair of gloves from Huertas and listening to the instructions closely.
She said she hadn’t been really interested in the country’s political crisis at first. Then the deaths started piling up.
“There are a lot of farmers who’ve come from lots of parts of Peru and they come here to march, face-to-face, but don’t have the necessary protection,” Fernández said.
Felix Davillo, 37, also says the casualties pushed him to become a deactivator.
“I made this decision for all the death that is going on in Puno right now,” Davillo said, referring to a region in Peru that has experienced some of the deadliest protests.
A general lack of protective equipment has also meant protesters have been injured by the widespread use of less lethal weapons.
From January 19 to 24, Doctors Without Borders treated 73 patients at the Lima protests suffering from exposure to tear gas, pellet wounds, contusions or psychological distress, the non-profit organization said.
The deactivators’ increased chance of injury doesn’t scare Julio Incarocas Beliz, who grabbed one of the big water bottles in the plaza for his first day trying to diffuse tear gas.
“I served in the military and I’ve never been afraid,“ Incarocas, 28, said. “I’m fighting for my homeland.” | https://www.wane.com/news/national-world/ap-international/ap-perus-protest-deactivators-run-toward-tear-gas-to-stop-it/ | 2023-01-30 08:05:27 | 1 | https://www.wane.com/news/national-world/ap-international/ap-perus-protest-deactivators-run-toward-tear-gas-to-stop-it/ |
Leading Web3 Platform Receives Two Additional Technology Patents that Empower Artists to Protect and Manage Music, Digital Media, and Creative Rights on the Blockchain
LAS VEGAS, Aug. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- TuneGO®, a leading Web3 music platform, was awarded by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office ("USPTO") two new patents for technology that protects content creators and copyright owners.
"The patented TuneGO Vault demystifies and simplifies Web3 for creators, and TuneGO's Web3 marketplace is the community gateway to the new culture of fans, collectors, and consumers," said John Kohl, Co-Founder and CEO of TuneGO. "We continue to lead with innovation and are pleased the U.S. Patent Office has once again recognized the uniqueness of our proprietary technology as we forge ahead into the future of Web3."
TuneGO operates on the Flow blockchain, the home of NBA Top Shot, NFL ALL DAY, UFC Strike, and LaLiga (coming soon). TuneGO creates a technology gateway between the creative ecosystem and consumers, and is bolstered by the ease-of-use and no gas fees of the eco-friendly Flow blockchain.
TuneGO has been granted the following two U.S. patents:
- U.S. Patent No. 11,250,111—The patent is directed toward technology for verifying, via the digital vault, a completeness of the content metadata associated with the media content in the container file and identifying a salable content item that is to be put up for sale via a non-fungible token (NFT) transaction, while prohibiting the sale of the salable content item until consent for the sale is received from each stakeholder from whom consent is required.
- U.S. Patent No. 11,256,788—The patent is directed toward technology for populating an NFT container file with a salable content item and a specification of ownership rights to the salable content item, offering the ownership rights to the salable content item for sale via an NFT transaction, and updating the NFT container file to reflect change in the ownership rights to the salable content after sale of the salable content item.
These recently granted patents enhance TuneGO's already formidable patent portfolio that includes 18 U.S. and foreign-granted and pending patent applications—covering various aspects of secure digital storage of music and digital media, creative rights administration and protection, safe and secure project collaboration, and the monetization of creative work through traditional channels and new revenue streams in the world of Web3.
"These new patents, in addition to our formidable existing patent portfolio, demonstrate that TuneGO continues to be the industry's innovator with regard to our application of proprietary Web3 technology," said Stacy Haitsuka, CTO of TuneGO. "We will continue to invest in and innovate around our revolutionary TuneGO Vault with additional patented technologies so that we can provide our customers with the best solution to securely manage and monetize their media content."
TuneGO's proprietary technology provides an industry-unique platform that establishes a digital record of the creative process, by tracking creative contributions from the inception of the project—ensuring all credits are properly recorded, creative rights are properly protected, and digital assets are properly secured. TuneGO's patented technology protects the creative community by ensuring proper credit is given for their creative work, resulting in the proper collection of royalties. For fans and collectors, TuneGO provides assurance of the authenticity of work to validate and maximize the value of Web3 collectibles.
TuneGO's mission is to secure and protect music and digital media, empower the creative community, and accelerate the world's transition to Web3. TuneGO provides a robust, global, end-to-end proprietary technology platform that demystifies and simplifies Web3, solves significant problems that plague the music industry, provides a patented safe and secure collaborative environment that facilitates and improves creative output, and establishes a community gateway for the music industry to connect to the new culture of fans, collectors, and consumers. TuneGO's proprietary technology platform is secured by 7 granted patents and 200+ intellectual property claims. To learn more please visit www.TuneGO.com or download TuneGO from the app store.
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Man on moped grabbed at least 7 women in Brooklyn: NYPD
NEW YORK - A man riding a moped has pulled up to at least seven women and grabbed their genitals and buttocks in recent weeks in Brooklyn, the NYPD said Sunday.
The forcible touching incidents happened in Park Slope, Williamsburg and Clinton Hill between Aug. 28 and Sept. 10.
Police released security camera video Sunday showing a man looking over his shoulder while riding a moped down a sidewalk. Cops said the video was captured after the most recent reported incident in which someone groped a 21-year-old woman in Midwood.
The man, seen in the video wearing a dark-colored short-sleeve shirt, is suspected of touching three women within an hour on Aug 30 and one each on Aug. 28, Sept. 8, 9 and 10.
In one incident, the man proceeded to slap the victim's left breast over her clothing.
The victims ranged in age from 20 to 48, police said.
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Chicago Sky vs. Washington Mystics: Betting Trends, Record ATS, Home/Road Splits
The Washington Mystics will be up against Marina Mabrey when the Mystics (7-4) take on the Chicago Sky (5-7) at Wintrust Arena on Thursday, June 22 at 8:00 PM ET.
Washington knocked off Chicago 77-69 at home in its last matchup. Elena Delle Donne (20 PTS, 2 STL, 33.3 FG%) and Brittney Sykes (16 PTS, 3 STL, 75 FG%) paced the Mystics, while Morgan Bertsch (16 PTS, 7 REB, 66.7 FG%, 4-5 from 3PT) and Mabrey (11 PTS, 38.5 FG%) led the Sky.
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Mystics vs. Sky Game Time and Info
- Who's the favorite?: Mystics (-160 to win)
- Who's the underdog?: Sky (+135 to win)
- What's the spread?: Mystics (-3.5)
- What's the over/under?: 155.5
- When: Thursday, June 22, 2023 at 8:00 PM ET
- Where: Wintrust Arena in Chicago, Illinois
- TV: Prime Video, NBCS-DC, and Monumental
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Sky Season Stats
- The Sky put up 79.3 points per game and give up 81.5, ranking them seventh in the WNBA on offense and sixth defensively.
- With 35 rebounds per game and 33.8 rebounds allowed, Chicago is eighth and fourth in the league, respectively.
- The Sky are fourth in the league in assists (20.2 per game) in 2023.
- With 13.6 turnovers committed per game and 12.7 turnovers forced, Chicago is ninth and eighth in the league, respectively.
- Beyond the arc, the Sky are fourth in the WNBA in 3-pointers made per game (7.6). They are third-best in 3-point percentage at 36.1%.
- Defensively, Chicago is second-best in the league in 3-pointers conceded per game at 6.3. It is fourth in 3-point percentage conceded at 31.9%.
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Sky Home/Away Splits
- In 2023 the Sky are averaging more points at home (87.4 per game) than away (73.4). But they are also allowing more at home (86.2) than on the road (78.1).
- At home, Chicago averages 33.4 rebounds per game, 2.7 fewer than away (36.1). The team gives up 30.8 rebounds per game at home, 5.1 fewer than on the road (35.9).
- This year the Sky are picking up more assists at home (22.4 per game) than away (18.6).
- At home, Chicago commits 12.8 turnovers per game, 1.3 fewer than on the road (14.1). It forces 12 turnovers per game at home, 1.1 fewer than away (13.1).
- This season the Sky are making more 3-pointers at home (8.8 per game) than away (6.7). And they have a higher 3-point percentage at home (41.5%) than on the road (32.2%).
- Chicago concedes more 3-pointers per game at home (7.8) than away (5.1), and it allows a higher 3-point percentage at home (36.8%) than on the road (27.9%).
Sky Moneyline and ATS Records
- The Sky have won two of the eight games they've played as underdogs this season.
- The Mystics are 2-6 this season when entering a game as the underdog by +135 or more on the moneyline.
- Against the spread, Chicago is 6-5-0 this year.
- Chicago is 5-3 as a 3.5-point underdog or more.
- The moneyline for this contest implies a 42.6% chance of a victory for the Sky.
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LOS ANGELES (AP) — Construction along the Hollywood Walk of Fame will begin next summer to make streetscape improvements for pedestrians and transit riders, officials said Thursday.
The construction is expected to include an expanded pedestrian zone on part of Hollywood Boulevard, as well as sidewalk dining, bicycle racks, bus shelters, benches and landscaping, according to Los Angeles Councilmember Mitch O’Farrell, who represents Hollywood.
Money for the improvements comes from LA Metro’s Measure M, which was approved by voters in 2016 as a half-cent sales tax measure to fund traffic, transit and transportation projects. The LA Metro Board voted last year to put $7.2 million in Measure M funding toward the Hollywood Boulevard construction. | https://www.sfgate.com/news/article/Construction-along-Hollywood-Walk-of-Fame-set-for-17338459.php | 2022-07-29 18:10:08 | 0 | https://www.sfgate.com/news/article/Construction-along-Hollywood-Walk-of-Fame-set-for-17338459.php |
NEW YORK (AP) — Peloton is laying off employees and raising prices for some of its equipment as part of its latest bid to make the business profitable and free up cash.
The changes were disclosed Friday in a memo to employees of the maker of high-end exercise bikes and treadmills from its new CEO Barry McCarthy. In addition to cutting 784 jobs, Peloton will close its North America distribution network and shift its delivery work to third-party providers.
The New York-based company said it also plans to “significantly" reduce its North American store base, which now numbers 86. But it didn't say how many locations will close.
The moves mark the latest changes since McCarthy, who served as chief financial officer at Spotify, took over as CEO in February. He replaces John Foley, who co-founded the business 10 years ago.
The coronavirus pandemic set Peloton on a wild ride. Its shares surged more than 400% in 2020 amid lockdowns that made its bikes and treadmills popular among customers who pay a fee to participate in Peloton’s interactive workouts.
But nearly all of those gains were wiped out last year as the distribution of vaccines sent many people out of their homes and back into gyms. Now, the company, which recorded its only profitable quarters during the pandemic, is reining in ambitious plans and lowering costs after badly misjudging the staying power of the exercise-at-home trend.
Peloton said it is raising the price of its flagship Bike+ by $500 to $2,495 and its Tread treadmill by $800 to $3,495. The price increases represent an about-face from April, when it was lowering prices to try to get rid of inventory. McCarthy noted in the memo that at the time, the company was still in the early days of its $800 million restructuring plan and was under “considerable cash flow pressure."
Last month, Peloton announced it will stop making its own interactive stationary bikes and treadmills, outsourcing those duties to a Taiwanese manufacturer. It also said it was also suspending manufacturing operations at the Tonic Fitness Technology plant in Taiwan for the rest of the year.
As of June 30 of last year, Peloton employed about 8,600 people worldwide, including about 6,700 in the U.S. But in February, it said it was cutting 2,800 jobs, including about 20% of its corporate jobs. At the time, it said instructors who lead interactive classes for Peloton would not be included in cuts.
Peloton also said in February it was winding down the development of its Peloton Output Park factory in Ohio.
Friday's news cheered investors, who sent shares in Peloton Interactive Inc. up $1.62, or nearly 14%, to $13.53. The stock is still down 88% over the last 12 months.
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PITTSBURGH, Dec. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- "I wanted to create a spill-proof beverage container for use while working, traveling or on-the-go," said an inventor, from East Hartford, Conn., "so I invented the FINGERPRINT OPERATED THERMOS. My design would prevent spills, splashes and stains associated with traditional drink cups and containers."
The patent-pending invention provides an improved container for drinking hot and cold beverages. In doing so, it helps prevent spillage and wastage. It also increases convenience and it offers a more effective alternative to traditional drinking vessels. The invention features a portable design that is easy to use so it is ideal for workers, travelers, on-the-go individuals, etc. Additionally, it is producible in design variations.
The original design was submitted to the National sales office of InventHelp. It is currently available for licensing or sale to manufacturers or marketers. For more information, write Dept. 21-CPC-678, InventHelp, 217 Ninth Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15222, or call (412) 288-1300 ext. 1368. Learn more about InventHelp's Invention Submission Services at http://www.InventHelp.com.
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MADRID (AP) — With Vinícius Júnior watching from the stands, Rodrygo scored the winning goal and raised his fist in solidarity with his Real Madrid and Brazil teammate.
It was one of the many tributes to Vinícius in Madrid’s first game since the latest case of racial abuse against the player, who considered leaving the field Sunday after being insulted by Valencia fans.
“All the support for Vini was beautiful,” said Rodrygo, whose late goal gave Madrid a 2-1 win over Rayo Vallecano in the Spanish league on Wednesday. “What happened to him can happen to many players. We know that it has happened a lot of times in soccer. But we are happy because we see that the world is uniting to fight this.”
The show of support came a day after Spanish police arrested seven people on suspicion of hate crime and after Valencia was fined and ordered to partially close its stadium for five games.
Vinícius was not on the field because of a minor injury, but his Real Madrid teammates all came out wearing his No. 20 jersey before kickoff.
“Love you,” Vinícius said after the game in a tweet that included a photo of his teammates behind him at the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium. “Thank you, thank you, thank you.”
Wearing street clothes, Vinícius came out briefly before the match to salute the fans as Madrid players lined up with their backs to the stands showing his jersey. Vinícius watched the match alongside club president Florentino Pérez.
In the 20th minute, fans applauded and chanted his name. The Brazilian stood up and saluted back from the VIP section.
Outside the stadium, many fans arrived displaying messages condemning racism and praising Vinícius, who is Black. Inside, a huge banner was displayed behind one of the goals with the words “We are all Vinicius. Enough is enough.”
As part of a new anti-racism campaign by the Spanish league, the Spanish soccer federation and the government, a banner with the words “racists out of football” was held by players from both squad before the match. Players from both teams wore armbands with anti-racism messages. Slogans against racism were shown during the national and international broadcast of the game.
Vinícius, who on Sunday was subjected to yet another case of racial abuse, didn’t play because of what the club said was a minor knee problem.
Vinícius was shown a red card for an altercation in the match against Valencia on Sunday, but the card was later rescinded.
Coach Carlo Ancelotti had said he considered giving Vinícius some rest regardless of the suspension following the recent stressful days.
Madrid’s women’s soccer players and men’s basketball players also came out with No. 20 jerseys for their games Wednesday.
Earlier Wednesday, Valencia said it would appeal the partial closure of its stadium following the racial abuse directed at Vinícius in a league match, saying the punishment is “unfair and disproportionate.”
Spanish soccer’s competition committee late Tuesday fined Valencia in 45,000 euros ($48,500) and closed one of the sections of Mestalla Stadium for five games in what is the strongest ever punishment for a club in a case of racism in Spain.
Vinícius has been subjected to repeated racial insults since he arrived to play in Spain five years ago. The 22-year-old Brazil forward heavily criticized Spain and its lack of action against racism after the latest incident against him.
“Valencia wants to express its complete disagreement and indignation over the unfair and disproportionate penalty imposed by the competition committee,” the club said in a statement. “Valencia wants to publicly denounce that the evidence shown by the committee contradicts what the police and La Liga say. This sanction is based on evidence that the club has not been able to see.”
Valencia also complained that it was not given a chance to defend itself before the ruling. The club said it has been cooperating with police from the start. Valencia said not long after the game it would work with authorities to identify those responsible, and a day later it banned one person for life.
With the club’s cooperation, police arrested three people on suspicion of a hate crime for their allege abuse against the Brazilian on Sunday, with all being banned for life from the stadium. The the club said that was the maximum punishment it could impose.
“To punish fans who were not involved in these lamentable incidents is a measure completely disproportionate, unfair and unprecedented,” Valencia said. “We will fight against it until the end.”
The three people spoke to police and were set free as the investigation against them continues. Four other people were detained in Madrid after being accused of hanging an effigy of Vinícius off a highway bridge in January. They are expected to testify before a judge who will then decide on whether to take the case any further.
Fans have been fined and banned before for attacks on Vinícius, but so far no one in Spain has ever gone to trial on criminal charges for racially abusing a player.
Spain created a specific law against violence, racism, xenophobia and intolerance in sports in 2007, and since then an anti-violence commission composed of several entities has been in charge of monitoring and denouncing cases that may break the law.
But the law stipulates that not all cases of racism can be punished criminally, only those in which there is an extra element affecting the victim. Most cases, including many similar to the ones involving the fans in Valencia, end up falling into a category in which punishment only includes fines and bans from stadiums.
Valencia, which is still fighting against relegation to the second division, has one home game left in the league this season, against Espanyol on Sunday. Espanyol is also trying to avoid demotion.
The section of Mestalla that will be closed is where the insults against Vinícius came from, behind one of the goals. It’s also where the club’s more hardcore fans usually are located.
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NORTHBROOK, Ill., May 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Hilco Real Estate, LLC announces August 1, 2022 as the deadline for persons interested in acquiring the 5,200± square foot penthouse unit at the top of Lake Point Tower, to submit a bid in the bankruptcy court- approved sale for the property. Lake Point Tower is a famed, architecturally-significant skyscraper that stands alone as the only high-rise building located east of Lake Shore Drive. The 70th floor circular space sits atop the famous tower and offers 360-degree, unobstructed panoramas of the city skyline and Lake Michigan through its floor-to-ceiling windows. The sale also includes four commercial spaces located on the building's second floor, totaling approximately 2,650 square feet.
Once the tallest apartment building in the world, the asymmetrical "Y"-shaped building is well known for its elegant curves and silky glass appearance. Completed in 1968, the building's undulating design, absence of corners, together with bronze-tinted windows framed by gold-anodized aluminum, creates a stunning image as it reflects the sunlight off Lake Michigan and appears golden. The building, designed by architects John Heinrich and George Schipporeit (students of the famed architect Mies van der Rohe), has been praised as "a singular achievement," and served as the inspiration for the Burj Khalifa tower in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, currently the tallest structure in the world.
Hilco also expects meaningful interest in converting the 70th floor space into a residential unit, with the lower-level suites likely to be utilized for personal storage. Adding to the allure of this spectacular residential penthouse, possible options exist to utilize existing risers/roof areas to create the ultimate outdoor living space/personal sky deck.
The 70th floor space currently operates as Cité, a 142-seat world-class restaurant, voted one of The World's Best 17 Restaurants & Bars with Amazing Views by Delish Digital Magazine. It also received the OpenTable Diners Choice Award for Best Scenic View, Romantic, & Best Ambiance. Exclusive access to the space is provided by a private elevator from the 68th floor. The restaurant, which features a full commercial-grade kitchen, is supported by four suites located on the building's second floor (207, 209, 209-A & 224). The spaces include private offices, kitchen prep areas, a laundry room, walk-in freezers and coolers and various storage areas.
At the base of the tower, in perfect juxtaposition under the shadow of the modern obelisk, sits an unassuming Alfred Caldwell-designed, 2.5-acre private park. A spring-fed lagoon hewn of layered Wisconsin limestone offers visitors a welcomed reprieve from the surrounding urbanization of the city. Babbling waterfalls are underscored by a collection of native trees and natural prairie vegetation. This oasis rests atop the building's parking structure three stores above street level. Subject to HOA approval, the building also provides the new owner with access to a playground, outdoor pool, a completely updated health club including an indoor pool, racquetball/handball court, a resident lounge/business center, and a host of other features.
Just beyond Lake Point Tower's grounds sits historic Navy Pier, Chicago's premier tourist attraction, drawing nearly nine million visitors annually. Spanning 3,300 linear feet and encompassing over 50 acres, Navy Pier keeps an impressive calendar of events, offering a host of free public programs, attractions, live music, theater and dance performances, a world-class children's museum, art exhibits, diverse cultural celebrations, lake cruises, an array of dining and shopping options, and free firework displays throughout the summer.
The property's surrounding Streeterville neighborhood is located along beautiful Lake Michigan and just north of the Chicago River. This historic neighborhood has a homey, residential feel as it sits east of the popular Magnificent Mile on Michigan Avenue. With views of the legendary Centennial Ferris Wheel, the structure's Streeterville area contains a combination of hotels, restaurants, residential high rises, Northwestern University's Feinberg School of Medicine, Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago, Prentice Women's Hospital at Northwestern Medicine, and cultural venues making it one of the most exciting Chicago neighborhoods around town.
Steve Madura, senior vice president at Hilco Real Estate, stated, "I can, without exaggeration, say there is truly no other space in the entire City of Chicago that compares to the 70th floor of Lake Point Tower. From the penthouse, it feels like the building is in the center of Lake Michigan. While it may continue operating as a restaurant offering guests a spectacular dining experience, I believe there will be significant interest in converting the space into a one-of-a-kind personal residence…a veritable castle in the sky."
Madura continued, "Due to the high-profile nature and desirability of the space, we expect interest from buyers both nationally and internationally."
Robert Handler, bankruptcy trustee for Cité, said, "The bankruptcy process clears the way for the property to free itself from some of its past financial problems and ensures a direct path to new ownership."
The bankruptcy court in Chicago has approved procedures for interested persons to view the space and submit a bid to acquire the property on or before the August 1, 2022 bid deadline. Additional information on this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, including open house times and dates, due diligence information, and bid procedures can be obtained mailto:by contacting Chet Evans at (847) 418-2702 or cevans@hilcoglobal.com or Steve Madura at (847) 504-2478 or smadura@hilcoglobal.com.
For further information on the property, an explanation of the bid process or to obtain access to property due diligence documents, please visit HilcoRealEstate.com or call (855) 755-2300.
About Hilco Real Estate
Hilco Real Estate ("HRE"), a Hilco Global company (HilcoGlobal.com), is headquartered in Northbrook, Illinois (USA). HRE is a national provider of strategic real estate disposition services. Acting as an agent or principal, HRE uses its experience to advise and execute strategies to assist clients in deriving the maximum value from their real estate assets. By leveraging multi-faceted sales strategies & techniques, aggressive repositioning and restructuring experience, a vast and motivated network of buyers and sellers, and substantial access to capital, HRE exceeds expectations even in the most complex transactions.
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OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Jack Dougherty knew for 24 hours he would get the ball for Mississippi in Game 1 of the College World Series finals Saturday night, and he didn’t want to jinx himself.
“I tried not to think about it too much,” he said. “I wanted to go out there and be myself. I found out yesterday I was starting. My mom got mad at me because I didn’t tell her. I didn’t want to get into my own head. I wanted to go out there and pitch.”
Oh, he pitched.
Dougherty carried a perfect game into the sixth inning in his first start in nearly three months, the Rebels broke things open with three home runs in a row in the eighth, and they went on to beat Oklahoma 10-3.
Ole Miss (41-23) can secure its first national title in baseball with a victory Sunday. Oklahoma (45-23) must win to tie the best-of-three finals and force a deciding game Monday.
Rebels coach Mike Bianco said he’ll repeat the same message he delivered to his players Saturday.
“Go for it,” he said he told them. “You’re here to win a national championship series, you deserve to be here and it’s time to press the gas pedal.”
Oklahoma sputtered early, and with Dougherty in a groove with his fastball and slider, the Rebels were able to seize momentum early. When Dougherty got in trouble in the sixth and left with the bases loaded and no outs, freshman Mason Nichols was there to limit the damage.
“I had plenty of butterflies,” Nichols said. “The biggest thing was coaches have been good enough to trust me and put me in situations earlier in the year in a big environment. I focused on my job and I’m glad I got it done.”
TJ McCants, Calvin Harris and Justin Bench hit back-to-back-to-back homers off Chazz Martinez to make it a six-run game in the eighth. It was the first time a team had hit three home runs in a row at the CWS since LSU did it against Mississippi State in 1998.
“We were getting beat in every aspect of the game until the sixth inning and we still had a chance to come back and win,” OU first baseman Blake Robertson said. “It’s an unfortunate loss, but it doesn’t define us as a team.”
Tim Elko also went deep for Ole Miss and finished 4 for 5 after entering the game 3 for 16 with seven strikeouts in the CWS.
Dougherty (4-3) took the mound with a lead in the first inning after the Rebels capitalized on OU starter Jake Bennett’s two wild pitches and error to go up 2-0.
With Ole Miss short on starting pitching because of the newly condensed CWS schedule, Bianco went with Dougherty against an OU offense known for extending at-bats and working pitch counts. Dougherty was the best option available, Bianco said, because he reliably pounds the strike zone and gets ahead of batters.
Dougherty became the first pitcher in Charles Schwab Field’s 11-year history to retire 15 batters in a row to start a game. Dougherty never had a 1-2-3 inning in his other three starts this season.
The sophomore right-hander struck out five in a row over the third and fourth innings and got a big defensive play from shortstop Jacob Gonzalez to keep the perfect game alive in the fifth.
Jackson Nicklaus broke it up with a single to center leading off the sixth and Sebastian Orduno followed with a base hit. Kendall Pettis bunted for a single, and Nicklaus scored on third baseman Garrett Wood’s wild throw to first. That ended Dougherty’s streak of 17 straight shutout innings.
Dougherty left after he walked John Spikerman to load the bases with no outs. He threw 72 pitches, 50 for strikes, and struck out six.
Nichols struck out Peyton Graham and Blake Robertson before walking Tanner Tredaway to bring in a run. Jimmy Crooks grounded out to end the inning.
“I thought that was the baseball game there,” Bianco said.
Bennett (10-4), who had won his previous six starts, struck out 10 and walked none in 6 1/3 innings but couldn’t overcome his early control problems.
The lefty threw three wild pitches in the first two innings after throwing three in his first 110 2/3 innings this season, and all of them led to Ole Miss runs.
“They took the momentum from the beginning of the game,” OU coach Skip Johnson said. “We’ve got to learn our lesson from today and move on.”
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What Purdue coach Jeff Brohm said about his clock management at end of loss to Penn State
With a 31-28 lead and 6:27 remaining in Thursday night's season opener, Purdue football coach Jeff Brohm's team threw the ball on 11 of its next 12 plays, 14 of 15 including plays negated by penalties. It gave Penn State the ball with 2:22 remaining and two timeouts to score what would be the game-winning touchdown.
"We want to go down aggressive," Brohm said. "Sometimes it works, sometimes it doesn't."
In Brohm's defense, a team can't sit on a three-point lead with 6:27 remaining.
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On second-and-6 from the Purdue 45-yard line with 2:50 to play, an Aidan O'Connell pass to tight end Payne Durham was initially ruled a catch and would have, effectively, sealed the game. But the call was overturned on replay. An incomplete pass later, Purdue was punting.
"Offensively, we weren't able to close out the game, that's disappointing," Brohm said. "We had our chances. They started loading the box with tight coverage across the board and we just needed to make a few more contested plays. We had the one overturned that was disappointing. (We had) another open corner route on third down and slightly underthrew it and they were able to break it up.
"Make those plays and the game is over."
It should also be noted Penn State didn't need any timeouts to go 80 yards in eight plays, scoring the winning touchdown with 57 seconds left.
Purdue was 4-of-6 for 61 yards on a touchdown drive to start the second half, and 5-for-7 for 72 yards on another second-half touchdown drive. After that, however, the Boilermakers went 6-of-20 for 68 yards with two sacks.
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Practically speaking, Gov. Ron DeSantis is a human trafficker. Why isn't he in jail?
Opinion: For all practical purposes, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is a human trafficker. And fellow Republican Govs. Greg Abbott and Doug Ducey aren't any better.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is laughing off a criminal investigation over his human trafficking by apparently either staging – or duping the media with – another migrant drop-off.
This time the stunt destination isn’t the posh Martha’s Vineyard, the playground of mostly rich and famous Democrats.
The new landing spot is reportedly a small Delaware town where President Biden has a vacation home.
The stunt is just that – political bait for an already boiling electorate that sees no moral quandary in exploiting people fleeing the dictatorships of Venezuela, Nicaragua and Cuba.
DeSantis is using this for maximum political effect
DeSantis chartered a plane – at expense to taxpayers of about $12,600 per migrant –but it hadn’t landed in Delaware at the time of this writing.
Did he have a change of heart, sensing political fallout? Doubt it. Did he hesitate over the Texas sheriff’s criminal investigation? Not a chance.
If anything, the Republican governor was probably taking his time pulling the strings of this puppet show for maximum attention.
Whether the latest flight makes it or not, DeSantis’ human trafficking to Martha's Vineyard is a depravity.
And Javier Salazar, the Texas sheriff of Bexar County, appears to be the only one so far to try do something about it.
A Texas sheriff is the only one trying to stop him
Salazar on Monday opened a criminal investigation of DeSantis’ flights to Martha’s Vineyard in Massachusetts – a moved hailed by pro-immigrant activists and some Democrats who also want to pursue civil inquiries into the flights.
“The Florida Governor’s continued use of deception, fraud and false promises to lure people, including children, onto planes from San Antonio for out-of-state destinations should be prohibited,’’ Rep. Joaquin Castro said on Twitter.
“I’m glad Bexar County has opened a criminal investigation into these actions. I suspect legal advocates will ultimately file civil suit against DeSantis, the State of Florida, and every other entity or company who knowingly participated in this deceptive human trafficking,” Castro said.
Stunt or statement? DeSantis flies migrants to Massachusetts
That’s all good, but DeSantis needs to be stopped now. Salazar is the only one so far with the guts to at least try to hold him legally accountable.
While lawyers and legal scholars look into the legality of DeSantis’ transports or human trafficking, Florida residents should lead the way in calling him out, especially the Republican Latinos who boast about caring for people under totalitarian regimes.
What DeSantis did should be criminal
DeSantis used false pretenses to lure the 48 migrants to the planes that took them to Martha’s Vineyard. That should be criminal.
Most of them had fled Venezuela with hopes of reaching Florida, home to many compatriots. Instead of reaching their destination, DeSantis dumped them on Martha’s Vineyard just to make a political point.
Promising migrants jobs to lure them onto planes makes them crime victims, Tallahassee-based immigration attorney Elizabeth Ricci suggested to NPR.
The 48 migrants were quickly whisked to a military base where they have access to lawyers and are likely to get all the legal help they need to stay in the U.S.
That doesn’t excuse DeSantis.
How are Abbott, Ducey not human traffickers?
In fact, it potentially makes him a human trafficker – the exact thing he and fellow Republican Govs. Greg Abbott of Texas and Doug Ducey of Arizona criticize.
DeSantis’ stunt is an escalation of the Republican war against Democrats over border security and immigration – and they’re using migrants as weapons in that war.
Abbott has bussed more than 10,000 migrants to Democratic-led cities and dropped them on the sidewalks to fend for themselves, while Ducey has bussed nearly 2,000. All at taxpayers’ expense.
The governors say they aren’t forcing anyone onto the buses, or onto the planes in DeSantis’ case.
That may be technically correct, but deceiving or lying to poor refugees fleeing the brutality of dictators is morally reprehensible. Are these governors really any better than the “coyotes,” the human traffickers they often criticize?
Speak up, Latinos. This is reprehensible
Americans in general and Latinos in Florida in particular should be disgusted with these stunts. Florida is a Republican stronghold where Cubans and Venezuelans and other Latinos wield a lot of power.
Notably, most of the asylum seekers showing up now at the U.S.-Mexico border are from Cuba, Venezuela and Nicaragua.
DeSantis and the rest of Republican clan don’t care about the plight of these refugees. All they want is to use them as human weapons to score political points in this year’s midterm election.
Republican Sen. Marco Rubio, who's usually first in line to lash out at Venezuela’s and Cuba’s brutality, is crickets now. His silence over DeSantis’ stunt using mostly Venezuelans is deafening.
What’s worse than that?
That too many ordinary Americans remain complicit or hail the use of asylum seekers as political pawns – even those fleeing the brutality of dictators America condemns.
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VENICE, Calif., Feb. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Inc. Magazine today revealed that MagicLinks is No. 84 on its third annual Inc. 5000 Regionals: Pacific list, the most prestigious ranking of the fastest-growing Pacific private companies. Born of the annual Inc. 5000 franchise, this regional list represents a unique look at the most successful private companies within the Pacific economy that are generating sustainable growth and jobs.
"It's an honor to be recognized among such an elite group of businesses, and a testament to the hard work and dedication of our entire team," said Brian Nickerson, CEO and Co-Founder of MagicLinks. "Our growth over the years has been fueled by our unwavering dedication to innovation, client satisfaction, and operational excellence, and I'm incredibly proud of what we've achieved together."
The 2023 Inc. 5000 Regionals are ranked according to percentage revenue growth when comparing 2019 and 2021. In 2021 alone, the companies on this list added 14,536 jobs and $4.6 billion to the Pacific region's economy. Companies based in the Irvine, Santa Monica, and Venice, California areas, which includes MagicLinks, had the highest growth rates overall.
"This year's Inc. 5000 Regional winners represent one of the most exceptional and exciting lists of America's off-the-charts growth companies. They're disruptors and job creators, and all delivered an outsize impact on the economy. Remember their names and follow their lead. These are the companies you'll be hearing about for years to come," said Scott Omelianuk, editor-in-chief of Inc. magazine.
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Brandon Miller doesn’t consider Michael Jordan the greatest player in basketball history. That probably won’t be a factor when the team owned by Jordan, the Charlotte Hornets, makes the second selection in the NBA Draft on Thursday night.
The Alabama forward is expected to be the second or third player picked in the 77th NBA Draft, with the Hornets thought to be weighing him against NBA G League guard Scoot Henderson at No. 2.
Jordan and current Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James have become the choices when basketball fans debate the greatest player in the game’s history. But for Miller, neither is the answer to that question.
“I actually don’t think LeBron is the GOAT of basketball,” Miller said on Wednesday at a media day for the NBA Draft’s top prospects. “My GOAT of basketball is Paul George. I grew up watching him, so it was never just LeBron.”
A versatile 6-foot-8 wing, George earned his eighth selection for the NBA All-Star Game during the 2022-23 season, his 13th in the league.
A 6-9 forward, Miller met Jordan earlier this week when the Crimson Tide star visited Charlotte to work out for the Hornets.
“It was definitely exciting,” Miller said. “He’s Michael Jordan, the guy who jumped from the free-throw line, the shoes that we wear all the time.”
Asked about the advice that Jordan gave him, Miller said it was something he had heard previously.
“I think it’s just work ethic,” Miller said. “If you’re not going to work for anything, it’s not going to be given to you. I think that’s kind of the thing I kind of grew up just listening to. My parents put that over my head early.”
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The NBA Draft will be held at 7 p.m. CDT Thursday at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York. ABC and ESPN will televise the event.
The SEC Player of the Year for the 2022-23 season, Miller would not make prediction about where he would be chosen.
“Two or three, I’ll be great,” Miller said.
The Portland Trail Blazers hold the third pick on Thursday night.
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A group of entrepreneurs have plans to open the first marijuana dispensary on the Crow Reservation.
They have been ready for several months and are now just waiting for approval from the Crow tribe.
If all goes according to plan, the dispensary will be on Crow land right along Interstate 90 just east of the main Hardin exit.
The location couldn't be better, the entrepreneurs say.
"The research that was done on this place here, this is fee simple land owned by a non-tribal member," said Dylan Jefferson, a partner in Silverleaf Apsaalooke. "So with that, the BIA (Bureau of Indian Affairs) and tribe don't have jurisdiction, or supposedly they don't."
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The Crow Tribe was the first indigenous nation in Montana to embrace marijuana, passing an ordinance allowing dispensaries last year.
The same month the legislature granted one marijuana business license to each tribal government in Montana, but opening up dispensaries on native land has proven difficult.
"We have a real shot here," said James Vallie, a partner in Silverleaf Apsaalooke. "Turn on the lights right now. We just need that letter or the state just needs to give us the license."
Vallie and Jefferson know that firsthand.
They and their wives are the partners of the dispensary they hope to open called Silverleaf Apsaalooke.
They say they're able to legally get a license from the state but have not been able to get approval from the Crow tribe.
In a letter, the Montana Department of Revenue told the business: "We have learned that you will have to pass through tribal lands for this dispensary, therefore we need written permission from the Crow tribe allowing you access."
The department also says the business will need to be approved by the county, and Big Horn County Commissioners tell the state that's not an issue.
Vallie says he and his partners do not know why the business isn't being approved by the tribe.
He said because Silverleaf Apsaalooke is privately owned it would not interfere with the tribe's efforts to get into the marijuana business itself.
And he says silence from tribal leaders is frustrating.
"To every single entrepreneur that's out there that's native, you guys have a shot just like we do," Vallie said.
"Hey, let us entrepreneurs, trying to do something for Apsaalooke Nation," Jefferson said.
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Children on the autism spectrum were some of my favorite students when I was a school principal. I came to love the unvarnished honesty that characterized so many of them.
I can remember a first day of school when I was introduced to a new student who happened to be on the autism spectrum. I’ll call him, “Joe.” I said, “Hey, Joe! I’m Mr. Roemer. It’s nice to meet you, to which he replied, ‘You have freakishly big eyes.’ ”
What can I say? I have freakishly big eyes.
Then it was my assistant principal’s turn. She was dressed in a beautiful orange outfit. She introduced herself to Joe, who mentioned she looked like a tangerine, and asked her, “Is that the look you were going for?”
Joe wasn’t being rude or insolent, and he wasn’t trying to be funny. He was simply being observant.
Getting to know and to understand students is always job one for any educator. Investing the time necessary in getting to know students who are on the autism spectrum is particularly important. Teachers who do quickly learn the students are gifted in ways that may not be readily apparent. But if a teacher can’t see past what makes a child different, they will never discover what makes them great.
Given the opportunity, I suspect most children on the autism spectrum would design a world that operates very differently than the world in which they are forced to live. For many, their world would be a lot quieter. The conventions governing how we relate with one another would be different, too. It would be a much more literal and rules-oriented place with a high degree of consistency and predictability.
From my perspective, the biggest challenge facing kids on the autism spectrum is not that they have autism, but that they are forced to live in a world that was designed by people who don’t.
Every child has their own strengths and weaknesses. Every child learns differently, has their own personality, comes from a unique home environment and has their own personal experience with schools and teachers. Every child socializes differently. Some are outgoing, some are shy, some are bold, some careful, some are independent, some require more attention and some are resilient while others don’t bounce back so easily.
Billy’s a visual learner. Carla is an auditory learner. Troy learns best by moving around and using his hands. Cai seems disengaged, but hears and remembers every word you say. Tommy likes to work in groups, while Jayla works best alone. It is a teacher’s job to accommodate these learning styles and preferences.
Customizing lessons and creating a environment that meets the unique learning needs of every student is a monumental task.
All this makes me wonder why we are not more open to school choice. Right now, we have a one-size-fits-all approach. Public schools, by and large, are run using the same basic design.
Any customization based on individual student need falls squarely on the shoulders of teachers who are forced to work in an environment driven more by government conformity than by what benefits students.
Wealthy parents are able to shop to find the school that best meets the needs of their children. Maybe that is the local public school, but maybe it’s a Monterssori School instead. Perhaps it’s the parochial school at St. John’s, or one of the county’s Christian Academies. Maybe homeschooling is the best choice, or perhaps it’s Springdale Preparatory School in New Windsor.
There are schools like Gerstell Academy, and up the road, McDonough, Calvert Hall and a host of other private institutions available to parents of means.
But if you’re poor, you get what the government gives you. If the public school model is not right for your child, that’s the way it goes, and if your child’s local school happens to be lousy, oh well.
If, as Democrats claim, the poor and traditionally disadvantaged families are a core constituency of their party, they are failing that constituency in a very fundamental way by denying them the same educational choices available to families better off financially.
Too often, economically disadvantaged children are prisoners of the school the government tells them they must attend, whether that school is effectively meeting their needs or not. In so doing, they are condemning these children to a life of economic hardship and deprivation, which is why I cannot understand how Democrats can be comfortable with the position they have staked out regarding how children are educated.
Each student is different, but for some reason we try to fit them all in the same box. For many, it’s like trying to fit a round peg in a square hole.
Our goal as a society should be to find the right path for every student. I think it’s abundantly clear for many students, that path does not run through the public school system. But the way things stand now, alternatives to public schools are only available to the privileged.
I’m not sure who that benefits. Certainly not the kids, and we all pay a price when we fail to adequately educate a child.
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ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — JP Pegues has watched the shot over and over. A March Madness memory for Furman for all time.
In Pegues’ wildest dreams, he never imagined himself becoming an instant star. But the 6-foot-1 sophomore rocketed into notoriety when his 3-pointer took down No. 4 seed Virginia in the opening round of the NCAA Tournament.
“It’s been at least 50 times I’ve watched that specific clip,” Pegues said Friday. “I was just so numb to the fact at first. I couldn’t believe it.”
It began to sink in when his cell phone kept ringing and the team returned to a rousing reception at its hotel.
Furman’s 68-67 victory — the school’s first win in the tournament in 49 years — sent the 13th-seeded Paladins (28-7) into Saturday’s second round against San Diego State (28-6), the No. 5 seed in the South Region.
Following Thursday’s win, Furman players and fans celebrated at a hotel, and students partied back home in Greenville, South Carolina. Pegues stopped answering his phone long enough to enjoy the moment with teammates and family.
“I started to realize how big the moment was. But I also noticed it wasn’t just totally me,” Pegues said. “I don’t want to consider the moment totally about me because at the end of day, I did make the shot but it was a team effort.”
Teammate Mike Bothwell described Pegues as a laid-back guy who will need someone to escort him around campus from here on “because he’s going to get swarmed” when the Paladins’ tournament run ends.
“I don’t know if you guys saw the videos from our campus. The support we had back in Greenville was amazing. … Our student center was packed, people jumping into our lake,” Bothwell said.
“That’s what makes this thing so fun and cool, how the school was really rallying behind us and having fun. So many people have texted me and said I’m getting tickets to come down Saturday.”
Winning in its first NCAA Tournament appearance since 1980 thrust the small private college with an enrollment of 2,500 into the national spotlight on Thursday. The university’s athletic Twitter account gained more than 1,000 followers overnight.
Not that sports fans aren’t already familiar with an impressive list of famous Furman graduates that includes 90-year-old Frank Selvy, who set a Division I record that still stands by scoring 100 points in a game against Newberry on Feb. 13, 1954. Selvy, a two-time NBA All-Star, coached at his alma mater in the 1960s, and last fall was inducted into the college basketball Hall of Fame.
Former NFL quarterback and coach Sam Wyche, PGA golfer Brad Faxon, soccer standouts Clint Dempsey and Walker Zimmerman, and LPGA golfers Betsy King, Beth Daniel, Sherri Turner and Dottie Pepper are Furman grads, too.
Bothwell and Southern Conference Player of the Year Jalen Slawson are super seniors who together decided to return to school for a fifth year after Furman lost to Chattanooga on a buzzer-beater in the championship game of the Southern Conference tournament.
It’s especially gratifying for them to finish their careers in the NCAA tourney.
And now that Furman has its first win since beating South Carolina in the opening round in 1974, the Paladins are determined to prove they’re not a one-shot wonder.
Coach Bob Richey addressed the team after dinner Thursday night.
“He was saying he didn’t want us to forget about this moment, but we’ll have that moment for the rest of our lives, to not hold on to it too long where we can’t focus on the next task ahead and miss out on the next opportunity,” Bothwell said.
“We’re still enjoying it, still happy where we are. But we’ve got to be urgent and (prepare). We have a big task ahead of us (Saturday),” Bothwell added. “We kind of do those together. We’re urgent and have joy at the same time.”
Richey, who is in his 12th season at Furman — sixth as head coach — is having a ball, too.
“I woke up this morning just making sure I wasn’t at Disney and dreaming all this,” Richey said. “But it did happen, and we were a part of it. “
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Sales of chocolate and candy projected to increase 5%, according to NCA
WASHINGTON, Sept. 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Spooky, ooky, creepy and crawly? It must be Halloween – and this year, 93% of Americans intend to celebrate in a big way with plans to enjoy their favorite chocolate and candy treats, according to a recent survey from the National Confectioners Association. Whether consumers are enjoying new and innovative offerings or classic candy corn, confectionery is an iconic part of the season's celebrations.
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"The past few years have proven that the confectionery industry is resilient, and Americans remain enthusiastic about enjoying their favorite treats during seasonal celebrations like Halloween with friends and family," John Downs, NCA president & CEO, said. "Chocolate and candy play a special role during the Halloween season in communities across the country – and this Halloween promises to be especially impressive as chocolate and candy companies bring consumers classic, innovative and great-tasting products that enhance the season."
NCA is projecting a 5% increase in chocolate and candy sales for the 2022 Halloween season, as consumers nationwide go bigger and bolder in their celebrations – with some starting earlier than in previous years.
This Halloween season is even sweeter because America's chocolate and candy companies delivered on their commitment to help consumers manage their sugar intake by providing more transparency, choice and portion guidance options. 85% of chocolate and candy sold today comes in packaging that contains 200 calories or less per pack. That number includes individually wrapped products or multipacks that contain smaller packages inside – the perfect size for the 97% of Americans who say they welcome trick-or-treaters with chocolate and candy.
To help Americans navigate the Halloween season while enjoying their favorite treats, NCA has a robust set of resources available at AlwaysATreat.com/Halloween, where consumers can find tricks for treating in 2022, including safety tips, history lessons and fun facts about the season.
To join the conversation on social media, use #HalloweenTreats, and follow NCA on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. Happy Halloween!
Survey Methodology: The national online survey was conducted by 210 Analytics on behalf of the National Confectioners Association. The research was fielded January 17-31, 2022, among a sample of 1,573 U.S. adults (between the ages of 18 and 75). The margin of error associated with the survey is +/- 2.5% at the 95% confidence level.
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The National Confectioners Association is the leading trade organization for the U.S. confectionery industry, which generates more than $37 billion in retail sales each year. Making chocolate, candy, gum and mints, the industry employs nearly 58,000 workers in more than 1,600 manufacturing facilities across all 50 states. NCA advocates for an environment that enables candy makers to thrive and works to ensure that chocolate and candy are celebrated for their contributions to culture, society, the economy and everyday moments of joy. Learn more at CandyUSA.com, or follow NCA on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
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Wix recognized as an impactful partner for the second year in a row
NEW YORK, June 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Wix.com Ltd. (NASDAQ: WIX), a leading global SaaS platform to create, manage and grow an online presence, today announced that it has received the 2021 Google Cloud Expansion Partner of the Year Award.
Wix was recognized for the company's achievements in the Google Cloud ecosystem, helping joint customers achieve better results through integrations of Google Cloud and Google Workspace within the Wix platform. The partnership provides Wix users access to Google Cloud's leading business solutions, enabling Wix to provide business owners with advanced tools to optimize their online presence and succeed in today's online landscape
"We are proud to be recognized as the Google Cloud Expansion Partner of the Year for the second year in a row," said Liron Raz, Head of Finance & Corp Dev at Wix. "In the past year, we've significantly scaled our partnership with Google Workspace to expand and support larger businesses on the Wix platform, unlocking new enterprise opportunities and revenue streams. We look forward to continuing to work with Google Cloud to provide our users with advanced tools to help business owners efficiently manage and grow their online presence."
"Wix has demonstrated substantial technical capabilities across Google Cloud products and solutions, and has significantly scaled their work with customers over the last year," said Kevin Ichhpurani, Corporate VP, Global Ecosystem and Channels at Google Cloud. "We're proud to recognize Wix's growth with Google Cloud and their continued commitment to help an increasing number of customers succeed."
Wix is a leading platform to create, manage and grow a digital presence. What began as a website builder in 2006 is now a complete platform providing users with enterprise-grade performance, security and a reliable infrastructure. Offering a wide range of commerce and business solutions, advanced SEO and marketing tools, Wix enables users to have full ownership of their brand, their data and their relationships with their customers. With a focus on continuous innovation and delivery of new features and products, anyone can build a powerful digital presence to fulfill their dreams on Wix.
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NPR's Leila Fadel talks to Democratic Rep. Pete Aguilar of California, a member of the House committee investigating the Jan. 6 attack on the Capital, for a preview Thursday's primetime hearing.
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Ducey snuck $50 million into school vouchers to pay for all-day K? Hell no, Hobbs says
Opinion: Gov. Katie Hobbs killed Doug Ducey's sneak plan to expand vouchers to pay for all-day private school kindergarten. But it's hard to high-five her for taking something away from 5 year olds.
It’s bad enough that Arizona’s universal voucher program is well on its way to becoming a financial catastrophe for the state, with Republican legislators unwilling even to apply the brakes to slow the runaway program.
Bad enough that the public is now paying an average of $10,000 per child to cut the tuition tab for well-to-do parents whose kids were already attending private schools.
Now we learn that Gov. Doug Ducey, in his final days in office, quietly allocated an additional $50 million to fund all-day kindergarten for children in his voucher program.
Put another way: Free all-day kindergarten for the 5-year-old attending private school on the public’s dime.
But for the 5-year-old attending Arizona’s public schools?
Sorry, kid. There’s no guarantee.
Hobbs pulled back Ducey's ESA cash
On Wednesday, Gov. Katie Hobbs pulled back the $50 million from the Empowerment Scholarship Account program.
Hobbs said the money, which came from state’s allotment of federal funding from the American Rescue Plan Act, was intended to address educational disparities.
“Today, we held the Ducey Administration accountable for illegally handing out a $50 million ESA grant,” she tweeted. “Instead, we’re going to put that money to good use. In my administration, we are committed to ESA accountability, protecting taxpayer dollars, and truly investing in public education.”
Daniel Scarpinato, who was Gov. Ducey’s spokesman, said Hobbs is "kowtowing to her far left base." Public schools, he said, can offer all-day K if they prioritize it.
“Districts have been provided record resources and have said they want flexibility with the dollars — this is an area worthy of investment and some do offer it,” he said.
“This provides an additional option. But Katie Hobbs is now the governor — she doesn’t want these kids to have access, and that’s on her. I suppose your prior column, and other statewide elected Democrats running circles around her, is getting to her.”
Every Arizona student deserves all-day K
Or it could just be that she finds it galling that the state would allocate $50 million more for private school kids to attend a full-bodied kindergarten program but can’t spare so much as a dime for kindergartners who attend public schools.
Still, I can’t help but wish that Hobbs, who caved on her vow to repeal or even cap vouchers, had insisted on a state budget that ensured every child had access to all-day kindergarten rather than ripping the program away from some children.
Arizona still ranks dead last or close to it when it comes to funding public schools.
Spending has increased in the last few years, but a fair amount of that is due to federal pandemic funding, which is due to go away next year.Nobody keeps track of how many school districts offer free all-day kindergarten, though a number of them do, often funding the program through budget overrides paid with local property taxes.
But some districts don’t — or can’t — which is practically a crime given the crying need to boost academic achievement in this state.
At one time, we invested in kindergarten
Simply put: every Arizona child should have access to full-day kindergarten.
Once upon a time, they did.
Democratic Gov. Janet Napolitano in 2006 pushed through $160 million in state funding for all-day kindergarten.
Republican legislators begrudgingly went along with it in exchange for Napolitano’s guarantee that she wouldn’t veto their new school voucher program — one to allow foster and special needs children to use public money to attend private school.
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She also had to accept a new corporate tax credit program to fund private school scholarships.
But in 2010, Republican Gov. Jan Brewer and the Legislature killed all-day K as part of an overall slash to public education during the Great Recession.
And the rest, as they say, is history.
Ducey's wrong, but no high-fives for Hobbs
Tuition tax credits not only survived but were expanded.
And vouchers — which were struck down by Arizona Supreme Court in 2009, only to return in a different form in 2011 — are now offered to any child who wants one, even if he or she already attends a private school.
As for all-day K?
Like I said, sorry, kid.
Ducey’s sneak move to boost private school kindergartners while leaving public school kids behind was wrong and right on brand.
But it’s hard to high five Hobbs for denying any 5-year-old the educational benefits that come with full-day kindergarten.
How much better might it have been, had the governor demanded — as her Democratic predecessor once did — that every child have that same chance?
Reach Roberts at laurie.roberts@arizonarepublic.com. Follow her on Twitter at @LaurieRoberts.
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SAN FRANCISCO, May 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Sequoia Living proudly presents "Legacy Talks" on environmental sustainability, a three-part webinar series kicking off Wednesday, June 1st at 2 PM. Each session will focus on creating sustainable and attainable solutions, with the goal to inform, educate and advocate for healthier living. "Together we can create healthier living for generations to come," said Ray Boudewyn, Vice President Facilities and Procurement, Sequoia Living.
During the three-part Legacy Talks, the audience will hear from experts on climate change, waste management, emissions control, and water conservation. Kicking off the series is Mitchell Beer, publisher and managing editor of The Energy Mix, a news website and e-digest on climate change, energy, and the shift off carbon.
"Sequoia Living continuously looks at our communities and processes to evaluate the environmental impact of our business. We've taken action by creating our own electricity to reduce the dependency on the grid, we work with our partners on food waste and emissions reduction, and now we are installing solar panels on one of our communities to improve its efficiency," said Boudewyn.
With its initiative for sustainability and well-being, Sequoia Living is committed to being a great place to live and work. As an extension of its environmental stewardship, Sequoia Living continues efforts to reduce emissions by utilizing cogeneration technologies and producing 80% of the energy at The Sequoias San Francisco. Throughout the communities, Energy Star products are utilized, along with LED lighting products to improve efficiency.
"It is part of our mission to improve the quality of life for residents, reduce our buildings' impact on the environment, and create healthier and more resilient communities," said Boudewyn.
Join the webinar series to learn about climate action and make a positive impact on the environment. Register at SequoiaLiving.org/webinars.
The second session in the series is scheduled on June 15 at 2 PM and features a panel of presenters discussing waste management. The third session on June 29 at 2 PM discusses zero waste.
About Sequoia Living
Sequoia Living, a Bay Area nonprofit since 1958, provides older adults with retirement communities and services designed to support and enrich lives. In 2021, Sequoia Living served more than 7,000 older adults through the organization's four life plan communities, three affordable housing communities, two senior centers, and community services programs.
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One year ago this week, Massachusetts made history by signing into law one of the best protections in the nation for abortion patients and providers. The law — passed just a month after the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade — met the urgency of the moment by making abortion care more affordable and accessible and by offering legal protections to those seeking or providing lawful care in our state.
Since the Supreme Court ruling in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, 20 states have passed laws to ban or severely restrict abortion, leaving more than 25 million people of reproductive age without access to critical health care.
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When the Dobbs decision was first leaked in May 2022, Massachusetts lawmakers listened to the calls of patients, providers, LGBTQ advocates, and attorneys to proactively draft policy that would expand access to critical care. In response, the Legislature enacted a “shield law,” which included several recommendations from our organizations’ Beyond Roe Agenda to help protect both abortion and gender-affirming care in our state and broadly improve reproductive health access.
Among other provisions, the law takes steps to protect health care providers’ professional licenses and to keep medical malpractice insurance within reach for these providers in Massachusetts. It also assures providers and patients that Massachusetts courts and officers will not facilitate a state’s hostile investigation of the provision of reproductive health care and gender-affirming care that is lawful in Massachusetts.
The shield law has received national recognition, including from Vice President Kamala Harris. At an event recognizing our state legislative leaders, she remarked, “The work that is happening here in Massachusetts is a model … that can and, we believe, should happen around the country.” Indeed, several states have since followed Massachusetts’s lead.
The law gives people — not politicians in other states — the ability to decide whether and when to have children, and seeks to welcome those who are able to travel or even relocate their lives due to restrictive laws in their home state. It gives providers protections so that they can continue providing the most effective, evidence-based, compassionate health care. And it makes the state a beacon for reproductive equity in a post-Roe world.
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But here’s the catch: We’re not done.
Attacks on abortion access were never going to stop with Dobbs — they are getting more sophisticated and more technologically savvy. In order to better protect patients and providers in Massachusetts, the state needs to ensure that bounty hunters and other extremists can’t purchase cellphone location data to target people seeking or providing lawful care in our state.
Every day, companies collect and sell personal location data from our cellphones, revealing where we live, work, seek medical care, and more. Without any federal or state laws to stop them, third-party data brokers are allowed to sell this location data to anyone with a credit card. In a post-Dobbs America, the widespread availability of detailed and personally identifiable location data allows out-of-state law enforcement agencies and anti-abortion bounty hunters to conduct broad fishing expeditions, looking for targets for harassment and worse.
And the data are right there waiting for them: After the leaked Dobbs decision, a reporter found that data brokers were selling location information of people who visited abortion clinics. In its investigation of one data broker, the Federal Trade Commission examined records collected from more than 61 million mobile devices and found “the data could be used to identify people who have visited a reproductive health clinic,” allowing a buyer “to track a mobile device from a reproductive health clinic to a single-family residence to other places routinely visited.”
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For us to truly recognize the power of our shield law in protecting abortion access in our state, we need to protect our digital footprints, too. Massachusetts has another opportunity to lead by passing the nation’s first Location Shield Act. This popular legislation — backed by 92 percent of Massachusetts likely voters — would ban the sale of cellphone location data, stopping this practice before it’s used to harm people seeking or providing reproductive health care in the state.
When the Supreme Court overturned Roe, Massachusetts was ready. The threats to abortion access will keep coming, but with bold new measures like the Location Shield Act, we can, and should, be ready for whatever comes next.
Carol Rose is executive director of the ACLU of Massachusetts. Rebecca Hart Holder is president of Reproductive Equity Now. Nate Horwitz-Willis is executive director of the Planned Parenthood Advocacy Fund of Massachusetts. | https://www.bostonglobe.com/2023/07/28/opinion/cellphone-location-data-abortion-shield-law/ | 2023-07-28 15:07:43 | 1 | https://www.bostonglobe.com/2023/07/28/opinion/cellphone-location-data-abortion-shield-law/ |
In a round led by Left Lane Capital, AnswersNow secures capital to provide more families with access to expert-level autism support.
RICHMOND, Va., Feb. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- AnswersNow, the next-gen platform for digital Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) with a mission to deliver high-quality, personalized therapy to all, today announced it has closed $11 million in Series A financing. The round was led by Left Lane Capital, a venture capital and growth equity firm that invests in high-growth internet and consumer technology businesses. Additional backing was provided by new and existing investors, including American Family Institute for Social Impact, Blue Heron Capital, Difference Partners, and former Kadiant CEO Lani Fritts.
AnswersNow will use the funding to expand the reach of its ABA therapy services into more states across the U.S., to grow its skilled team of PhD and Master's-level clinicians, and to improve the user experience of its interactive virtual platform.
"One of the most significant pain points for families of individuals with autism, ADHD and other developmental disabilities is access to quality care. AnswersNow is changing that with our approach and our virtual platform," said Jeff Beck, AnswersNow CEO and Co-founder. "This latest round of funding enables us to impact the lives of more families, many of whom have been sitting on waitlists for months, or who live in areas where there's not even one board-certified clinician. With no waitlist and a robust team of PhD and Master's-level clinicians on-hand, we can quickly connect families to individualized, effective therapy from the safety and comfort of their homes."
Henry Toole, at Left Lane Capital said, "AnswersNow challenges the status quo by providing high-touch, quality virtual care for people diagnosed with autism. They've already helped individuals reach incredible milestones across their communication, self-care and behavior skills. We are thrilled to partner with the team at AnswersNow to help them redefine how care is delivered to families across the U.S., especially in areas that lack access to high-quality care."
Founded in 2017, AnswersNow pairs families with a dedicated clinician for behavioral therapy sessions hosted on its custom-built virtual platform. The platform was designed with the help of clinicians to mirror the controlled environment of an in-person therapy experience. It uses special screen features that eliminate distractions and integrated activities focused on things like memory and recognition to engage clients in their care. In 2022 alone, the platform enabled the company's clinical team to facilitate 10,000+ hours of therapy.
In a recent feedback survey, 96% of AnswersNow parents and caregivers reported seeing improvements in their family members' behavior and or language skills, and 100% said they were satisfied with their care. This funding will allow AnswersNow to develop more features that will further enhance the effectiveness and ease of its virtual care delivery.
AnswersNow currently employs a network of clinicians from across the country, and partners with the nation's leading health insurers, including Medicaid, United Health Care, Aetna, Cigna, Anthem and Blue Cross Blue Shield.
"Our mission at AnswersNow has always been to make the world as big as possible for the individuals we serve," said Jeff. "We're thrilled to be collaborating with Left Lane Capital and a group of investors who clearly understand that mission and are committed to expanding access to care."
ABOUT ANSWERSNOW:
AnswersNow is transforming the autism therapy experience for families by increasing the immediacy, accessibility and quality of care through our personalized virtual ABA therapy. In 2022, our proprietary digital platform enabled our network of PhD and Master's-Level clinicians to facilitate 10,000+ hours of therapy to families in Georgia and Virginia. For more information, please visit www.getanswersnow.com.
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Left Lane Capital is a New York-based global venture capital firm investing in high-growth internet and consumer technology companies. Left Lane's mission is to partner with extraordinary entrepreneurs creating category-defining businesses fundamental to the human condition and spirit. Previous investments include GoStudent, Masterworks, M1 Finance, Tovala, FightCamp, Wayflyer, Blank Street, and more. For more information, please visit www.leftlanecap.com.
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FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — Jesús Ferreira scored in the first half and goalkeeper Maarten Paes made it stand up as FC Dallas edged Inter Miami 1-0 on Saturday night.
Dallas (3-2-2) picked up a win in its first trip to Florida after posting a 1-0-1 record in two previous home matches with Inter Miami (2-5-0). Dallas and Paes also ended the longest active streak without a clean sheet at 12 matches.
Inter Miami joined the 1998 Chicago Fire as the only teams to lose five straight after beginning a season with back-to-back victories. Josef Martínez hasn't scored in a career-worst six straight matches for Inter Miami.
Ferreira took a pass from Jesús Jiménez and scored in the 27th minute to give Dallas the lead.
Dallas outshot Inter Miami 16-12 with an 8-3 advantage in shots on goal.
Paes stopped three shots for Dallas. Drake Callender had seven saves for Inter Miami.
Dallas returns home to host Real Salt Lake on Saturday. Inter Miami is idle. | https://www.ourmidland.com/sports/article/ferreira-paes-lead-fc-dallas-to-1-0-win-over-17886708.php | 2023-04-09 03:37:22 | 1 | https://www.ourmidland.com/sports/article/ferreira-paes-lead-fc-dallas-to-1-0-win-over-17886708.php |
Study: Sitting too much is bad for your health, but offsetting the impact is easy
Sure, you've heard the dangers of sitting all day, but with most jobs there isn't much you can do about it, right?
Not according to a new study, which looked into the impacts of prolonged sitting.
Five minutes of light walking every half hour can help alleviate some of the increased risk that comes with sitting for long stretches of the day, according to the study published Thursday in the journal of the American College of Sports Medicine.
The scientific community has known for decades that sitting can increase risk of chronic diseases like diabetes, heart disease and certain types of cancers, said Keith Diaz, the study's lead author and assistant professor of behavioral medicine at Columbia University Medical Center. But until now there haven't been clear guidelines about how long you can sit and how often you should be moving.
"We've known for probably about a decade now that sitting increases your risk for most chronic diseases and increases your risk for early death," said Diaz, who is also director of the Exercise Testing Laboratory at the university's Center for Behavioral Cardiovascular Health. "Just like how much fruits and vegetables they should eat and how much exercise they should do, we need to give (people) specific guidance on how to combat the harms of sitting."
The walk can be as light as 1.9 miles per hour, which is slower than most people walk normally, Diaz said. The goal is to just break up the sitting with some movement.
Several health markers were measured for different combinations of periods spent sitting and walking for this study. Although the sample size was small, the study was rigorous with strong methodology, said Matthew Buman, director of the College of Health Solutions at Arizona State University. Buman was not involved in the study.
Video below: Five clear signs you're not getting enough physical activity
Scientists don't yet know exactly why sitting is so bad, but the working theory is that muscles are important in regulating things like blood sugar and cholesterol levels. But when you sit for too long, your muscles don't have the opportunity to contract and operate optimally, Diaz said.
Does five minutes every half hour still seem like a stretch? Even little "activity snacks" like one minute of walking every hour was shown to reduce blood pressure in study participants by a "sizable amount," Diaz said.
And all the participants in the study were generally healthy adults, meaning that those with chronic conditions may see an even greater benefit, Buman said.
Why your boss should greenlight it
Even with clearer guidelines, moving regularly may still seem unattainable if office culture doesn't promote it.
"There are so many of us who lead inactive or sitting-based lifestyles or have sitting-based jobs," Diaz said. "There are these social norms where if you are up out of your desk, people think you're not working."
Diaz has been working to convince employers of the importance of moving during the workday — not only for individual health but for the bottom line, too.
"Sitting is an occupational hazard and a healthy employee is a more productive employee," he said.
The team found that there were more than just physical health benefits for participants who broke up their sitting. They also found that it reduced fatigue and improved mood, Diaz said.
"Just sitting at your desk and grinding away for 8 hours actually may not be all that great if you're just concerned about the bottom line about your work productivity," he added.
And although standing desks are popular, they may not be the answer.
"I'm not sure there's really solid scientific evidence that standing is really any better than sitting," Diaz said. "I worry that people have this false sense that they are healthy because they are using this desk, and maybe they're not actually that much better."
How to move more at work
What Diaz really wants people to take away from the research is that getting enough movement is achievable.
Moving doesn't have to mean leaving your desk if that's not in your workplace culture, said CNN fitness contributor Dana Santas, a mind-body coach for professional athletes.
The most recent research only looked at the effectiveness of walking, but Santas said there are other ways to move your muscles regularly.
"You can simply practice box squats by getting up and sitting back down gently then popping right back up again and repeating that motion over and over," Santas said via email.
If you do have the opportunity to get more space, Santas loves to recommend a dance break.
"Since most songs average at least 3 minutes, you can dance off the negative impact of too much sitting. And, as a bonus — dancing to your favorite tunes will also boost your mood!" she said.
For people with limited mobility or who use wheelchairs, there are still accessible ways to break up sedentary times.
Everyone should stretch out and move hands in all directions, Santas said. And someone in a wheelchair can do stretches, sidebends and twisting exercises from the chair, she added.
"Even when you can't move your lower body and actually get up from sitting, actively taking deep breaths that use your diaphragm and move your ribs, is beneficial for your posture and overall health," Santas said.
"The overall message is to move in as many ways that are possible based on your abilities," Buman said.
The bar for movement doesn't have to be high, Diaz added. "To the extent that you can break up your sitting with some kind of movement breaks, you're still going to yield some benefit," he said. | https://www.wesh.com/article/sitting-too-much-bad-for-health-offsetting-impact-is-easy-study/42469080 | 2023-01-13 17:13:23 | 0 | https://www.wesh.com/article/sitting-too-much-bad-for-health-offsetting-impact-is-easy-study/42469080 |
New splash pad features at Harris Community Park and exercise equipment for the Nolan Creek Hike and Bike Trail are in the works after City Council members unanimously approved $74,969 in capital projects funding.
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Chalysse Thomas, 18, was last seen Thursday, Dec. 8, in the area of Sylvest Drive in Montgomery.
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Dear Abby: In many ways, I am blessed. I have an amazing family, a great husband and a well-paying job that I enjoy. My only problem is, I hate myself. I hide my pain with humor (I’m pretty funny). I have some childhood sexual abuse trauma and have had a lot of counseling. I’m hesitant to blame my current issues on something that happened so long ago, but why can’t I get my life together? I’m so happy now, so why is this dragging me down?
I combat my inner pain, stress and hate by eating. I cannot stop. I have gained so much weight it is hard to do normal activities. I am tired, disgusted and ashamed of being so out of control. None of my clothes fit. Every social situation is unbelievably overwhelming. I have tried diet after diet. Some work, but nothing sticks long term. I have removed all the mirrors in my house so I won’t have to look at myself.
My family and friends are amazing, loving and supportive. My world would be nothing without them. How can I mentally wire my jaw shut so I don’t shove every piece of food I see down my gullet? — Exploding in Washington
Dear Exploding: You are far from the only person who has used food to mask emotional pain. There is truth in the saying, “It’s not what you’re eating, but what’s eating you that may be the problem.”
Two trusted organizations may be able to help you conquer this. The first is the Rape, Abuse and Incest National Network (rainn.org). RAINN has been mentioned in my column many times. When you contact this group, it could connect you with counseling tailored to survivors of sexual abuse and help you to deal with any lingering issues from your childhood trauma.
The second organization is Overeaters Anonymous (oa.org). OA is a support group for people who can’t control their eating, based on the principles of AA. When you make contact, you will find them to be sympathetic and supportive — there is no judging, weighing or shaming. It may give you the moral and emotional support you need to regain control. I’m rooting for you.
Dear Abby: A lonely friend who lives several hours away wants to visit me for a few days. He keeps bringing up the subject of visiting while I try to steer the conversation in another direction. My wife isn’t keen on the idea of someone she’s not familiar with staying with us.
I don’t consider us close friends, and I have never invited him to stay. I prefer he not visit, mainly due to my wife’s concerns. Is there a way to get him to stop asking without losing his friendship? I suppose I could live without the friendship, but I don’t want to hurt him. — Flummoxed in Florida
Dear Flummoxed: Tell this pushy individual you and your wife “cannot accommodate” a houseguest. Whatever the reason may be, it’s the truth. Keep repeating it as often as necessary.
Dear Abby is written by Abigail Van Buren, also known as Jeanne Phillips, and was founded by her mother, Pauline Phillips. Contact Dear Abby at www.DearAbby.com | https://www.bostonherald.com/2023/04/29/dear-abby-abuse-survivor-turns-to-food-for-comfort/ | 2023-04-29 04:39:03 | 1 | https://www.bostonherald.com/2023/04/29/dear-abby-abuse-survivor-turns-to-food-for-comfort/ |
Record monthly payments: US consumers feeling sting of higher car prices
SAN FRANCISCO (CNN/KPIX) - We are facing higher prices for almost everything these days - including cars.
With spiking interest rates alongside other factors, these are challenging times to be in the market for a new vehicle.
In California, Roland Pahud says he is currently in the market for a new car. He said he was looking for a larger vehicle.
“I have another car with a lot of mileage, and I need a bigger one,” Pahud said.
Pahud has been looking at a Jeep Wrangler with a sticker price of about $50,000. He says the total would translate into about $800 a month for payments.
According to Kelley Blue Book, those monthly payments would be above the national average of $712.
“This is a new record for monthly payments, and new car prices are actually nearing records,” said Matt Degen, senior editor at KBB.
According to the numbers, new car prices have gone up 12.6% in the last year, with used cars up 16.1%, food at a 10.1% increase, and gas up 48.7%.
But higher gas prices are not necessarily deterring potential car buyers.
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Current market conditions and higher interest rates are continuing to make it difficult for buyers.
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Peter Slavin, MD, joins board of directors
CANTON, Mass., Oct. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Point32Health, the parent company of Tufts Health Plan and Harvard Pilgrim Health Care, announced that Eileen Auen has been appointed board chair of its board of directors and Greg Shell has been appointed vice chair. Additionally, Peter Slavin, MD, has joined its board of directors.
Auen, a long-term health care executive who previously served as the CEO of several health care services companies, joined the board of directors of Tufts Health Plan in 2011. She replaces Joyce Murphy as Point32Health's board chair, who joined the Harvard Pilgrim Health Care board of directors in 2009. Murphy will continue to serve on Point32Health's board. Shell, a partner at Goldman Sachs, joined the board of directors of Harvard Pilgrim Health Care in 2019. Previously, he worked at Bain Capital Double Impact as a managing director where he advocated for purposeful investment of capital to not only grow businesses but bring prosperity to people and communities.
"I'm excited for the opportunity to serve as chair of Point32Health's board of directors and I greatly appreciate Joyce's exceptional leadership and guidance in that role," said Auen. "I look forward to working with my colleagues as we continue Point32Health's focus of driving health equity and ensuring our members and the communities we serve have access to high-quality, affordable health care."
"I'm honored to serve as board vice chair and look forward to continuing to work to bring meaningful change to health care including expanding greater access, affordability and better health outcomes for the people we serve," said Shell.
Slavin brings a wealth of health care experience and a deep understanding of the New England health care landscape to the board. He served as president of Massachusetts General Hospital from 2003 to 2021. From 1999 to 2002, he served as chairman and chief executive officer of the Massachusetts General Physicians Organization, which included more than 1,700 physicians as members and 1,000 as employees. Slavin graduated from Harvard College in 1979, Harvard Medical School in 1984, and Harvard Business School in 1990 and completed his internal medicine residency at MGH in 1987. Slavin teaches health care management at Harvard Medical School where he is a professor of health care policy. He is an operating partner at Advent International and serves as a senior advisor at Arsenal Capital Partners in New York.
"I am excited to join Point32Health's board to help fulfill its purpose of providing high-quality, equitable health care, that's affordable for everyone," Slavin said. "I will draw on my decades of experience in health care and executive management to help shape the future of Point32health and its impact on individuals, families, and communities."
Point32Health remains steadfast in its commitment to and recognized leadership in diversity, equity, and inclusion. Point32Health's board of directors represents business and community leaders from outside the organization who are responsible for the organization's strategic direction. Point32Health's board brings important diversity of life experiences and perspectives, in addition to their business expertise. Twenty-eight percent of Point32Health's board of directors represent people of color and thirty-five percent are women. Eighty percent of Point32Health's executive leadership team is comprised of people of color and women.
About Point32Health
Point32Health is a leading health and wellbeing organization, delivering an ever-better health care experience to everyone in our communities. Building on the quality, nonprofit heritage of our founding organizations, Tufts Health Plan and Harvard Pilgrim Health Care, we leverage our experience and expertise to help people find their version of healthier living through a broad range of health plans and tools that make navigating health and wellbeing easier.
Our programs take a 360-degree view of health for our members—no matter their age, health, race, identity or income. Our Institute works to improve population health—and our Foundation works with communities to support, advocate and advance healthier lives for everyone. We use empathy to understand what's important to those we serve, always making their priorities our own. And we work to guide and empower people by bringing together wide-ranging partners and perspectives to create new approaches that make a real difference for our community, our industry and our 2.2 million members across New England.
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Merry Christmas, Memphis. The Grizzlies are in line to be part of that holiday’s NBA showcase for the first time.
Ja Morant and the Grizzlies will face Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson and the rest of the reigning NBA champion Golden State Warriors on Dec. 25 in San Francisco, according to a person with knowledge of the league’s scheduling plans. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Monday because the league is not planning to release the season’s full schedule until later this week.
Given that the league has not announced the final 1,230-game season slate, it is still possible that the Christmas schedule could change — though such a move is unlikely.
The Grizzlies were one of two current NBA franchises yet to have a game on Dec. 25. The Charlotte Hornets are now the only club still waiting for its first Christmas schedule invite.
The rest of the Christmas schedule, the person said, will have Philadelphia facing New York, Milwaukee meeting Boston, the Los Angeles Lakers playing against Dallas and Phoenix going up against two-time reigning MVP Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets.
If the Lakers’ LeBron James — the all-time Christmas scoring leader, who enters the season 1,325 points behind Kareem Abdul-Jabbar for the most in NBA history — appears in that Dec. 25 game against the Mavericks, it’ll be his 17th time playing on the holiday. That would break a tie with Lakers great Kobe Bryant for the most ever.
Golden State and Memphis met in the second round of last season’s playoffs, as did Milwaukee and Boston.
This will mark the fifth consecutive year that Christmas — again, barring a late change — does not feature a rematch of the NBA Finals. Golden State topped Boston for this past season’s championship; there hasn’t been a finals rematch on Dec. 25 since the Warriors and Cleveland Cavaliers played in the 2017-18 season, on their way to a fourth consecutive meeting in the title series.
Noticeably absent from the Christmas schedule: Kevin Durant and the Brooklyn Nets. Durant told the Nets in June that he wants a trade elsewhere, reiterating that request earlier this month.
Dallas will play host to a Christmas game for the second time. The other was in 2011, after the Mavericks topped the Miami Heat in the NBA Finals the previous season. James and the Heat spoiled that season opener for the Mavericks, winning 105-94.
The Lakers will be playing on Christmas for the 24th consecutive year, by far the longest stretch in the league. Golden State will make its 10th consecutive Christmas appearance, Boston its seventh in a row and Milwaukee its fifth straight on Dec. 25.
New York is playing on Christmas for the 55th time, extending its record.
Of the eight teams that made the conference semifinals this past season, seven appear on this year’s Christmas schedule. The exception is Miami, the No. 1 seed in the East last season that fell to Boston in seven games in the Eastern Conference finals.
With Memphis now getting a Dec. 25 game, the longest Christmas droughts besides Charlotte now belong to Sacramento (last Christmas game in 2003), Indiana (2004), Detroit (2005) and Orlando (2011).
The NBA season opens Oct. 18. Training camps open in late September.
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CGT Staffing empowers clients to control their hiring costs in order to drive consistent growth and sustainability.
PITTSBURGH, Oct. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- As businesses continue to manage a tumultuous hiring market, cost management continues to be of paramount importance of organizations of every size. The impact of massive inflation, economic uncertainty, and new behavioral trends within a shrinking talent pool has necessarily threatened many businesses' ability to keep hiring costs in check. Failure to meet such a challenge with a mindful and systematic approach to hiring can render a business and its workforce vulnerable.
"Ultimately, we're in the business of saving our partners time and money," said Bill Welge, President and CEO of CGT Staffing. "That goes for our candidates and client partners alike. It takes time for a qualified candidate to find a best fit; it takes significant outlay for an organization to identify those individuals best suited to their company's unique dynamic and culture. Neither is an easy prospect. It's our job to make it a seamless as possible – it's how we measure success, and rightly so."
As businesses continue to grow more competitive in their hiring practices, the financial implications of acquiring and onboarding new talent has grown increasingly complex. A dearth of applicants, competing employers, unprecedented market shifts, and tighter timelines often result in inefficiencies that are a significant waste of resources for any company. CGT Staffing takes pride in reducing timelines and expenses for organizations of every scale and industry, from identification and qualification of talent to delays resulting from onboarding and payroll processes, and the cost of maintaining an internal recruiting team and the software, platforms, and that such an office often necessitates.
"Simply put, we are successful when our partners are successful," said Welge. "Our managed services and our staffing experience enable us to deliver a velocity of qualified professionals that might otherwise be unavailable to many organizations. We want our clients to lean on our industry knowledge – there's no greater compliment than trust earned through validation."
Founded in 2009, CGT Staffing is a national full-service staffing firm based in greater Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania area.
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Fast Company's 15th annual list celebrates enterprising individuals who are making a difference across a wide range of industries
NEW YORK, July 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Fast Company announced its 15th annual list of the Most Creative People in Business, recognizing individuals making an impact in society within their respective fields through daring achievements. Among the list of influential and diverse honorees is Amy Abrams, the new owner of The Manhattan Vintage Show, recognized for retooling and reviving the 20-year-old show with extraordinary creativity and determination.
"I am deeply honored to be included as one of Fast Company's Most Creative People in 2023," says Amy Abrams, owner of The Manhattan Vintage Show. "The Manhattan Vintage Show is a celebration of vintage, sustainability, self-expression, and style. It is another opportunity to champion creativity, empower entrepreneurs and create vibrant communities where in-person connectivity, commerce, and innovation flourish."
Amy Abrams, founder and owner of Shop Extraordinary Enterprises, alongside her business partner and husband Ronen Glimer, has built an extraordinary legacy rooted in empowering entrepreneurs and creating community. Within the visionary company resides a family of brands: The Manhattan Vintage Show, Artists & Fleas, and Regeneration.
Amy's retail journey began two decades ago with the introduction of Artists & Fleas in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. Drawing from her experience as a professional counselor and her unwavering passion for supporting local communities, she fostered connections between independent entrepreneurs and shoppers seeking discovery.
Recently acquiring The Manhattan Vintage Show, Amy embarked on a mission to make vintage accessible to all, reimagining the 20-year-old showcase into an inclusive shopping experience by infusing it with live entertainment, dressing rooms, and a wealth of on-demand services, alongside fresh vintage dealers and exclusive vintage capsule collections.
Embracing the relevance of sustainable fashion, her retail collective Regeneration echoes her commitment to thrift, upcycling, and vintage. Through her brands, Amy champions individualism and self-expression, enabling entrepreneurs to flourish while empowering communities in innovative, memorable, and sustainable ways.
The Most Creative People in Business list recognizes individuals who used their innovative thinking to make a meaningful impact on the world. These founders, executives, designers, engineers, activists, entertainers, and others are breaking important ground in their industries. As a whole, they represent the future of business.
"For years before I began working here, I always looked forward to the Most Creative People list as a sneak peek at the individuals who are about to change the world," says Brendan Vaughan, Fast Company's editor-in-chief. "These dozens of human stories showcase how creativity is one of the most underrated ways to unlock potential and transform business."
Introduced in 2009, the Most Creative People list quickly established itself as one of Fast Company's most esteemed franchises. Each year, the magazine's editors present an all-new list of people chosen according to a proprietary methodology.
Fast Company's Most Creative People in Business issue (Summer 2023) is available online now here and on newsstands beginning July 18. Join the Most Creative People conversation using #FCMostCreative.
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Fast Company is the only media brand fully dedicated to the vital intersection of business, innovation, and design, engaging the most influential leaders, companies, and thinkers on the future of business. Headquartered in New York City, Fast Company is published by Mansueto Ventures LLC, along with our sister publication Inc.
About Shop Extraordinary Enterprises
Born from a love of retail, Shop Extraordinary Enterprises' co-founders Amy Abrams and Ronen Glimer are in the business of opportunity bolstered by the courage of the entrepreneur, the spirit of creativity, and the power of human connection. The company, headquartered in New York City, supports entrepreneurs while powering communities in innovative and sustainable ways. The company's current portfolio of brands includes Artists & Fleas, a retail showcase for makers and creators since 2003, Regeneration, a marketplace of vintage, thrift, and upcycled fashion for the next generation established in 2021, and the recently acquired Manhattan Vintage Show, New York's iconic vintage show featuring the largest collection of vintage clothing, jewelry, accessories and antique textiles in the world.
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Christina Applegate attends last awards show as an actress
(Gray News) – Christina Applegate was seen with her daughter Sunday at the 2023 Screen Actors Guild Awards held in Los Angeles.
The longtime actress told the Los Angeles Times earlier in February that this would likely be her last awards show as an actress, “so it’s kind of a big deal.”
Applegate was nominated for outstanding performance by a female actor in a comedy series for her role in “Dead to Me” for the third time in a row.
Applegate fell short again, with the award going to Jean Smart for her role in “Hacks.”
Regardless, the 51-year-old actress said on Twitter the nomination made her smile after an incredibly hard year.
She has opened up about being diagnosed with multiple sclerosis, sharing that she has gained weight and now walks with a cane.
She was honored with a star on the Walk of Fame in November, where she was joined by two co-stars from “Married with Children” for the ceremony.
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CHICAGO — What were you doing when you were a junior in high school?
Chances are, probably not representing your ancestors in the world’s biggest baseball tournament, but that’s exactly what this 17-year-old junior from Lane Tech High School is about to do.
Amaan Khan — a right-handed pitcher for Lane Tech — will be playing for Pakistan in the qualifying rounds of the World Baseball Classic, starting Friday.
“I’m super excited, really proud,” said Amaan’s father, Azeem Khan. “Both of [his grandparents] were born and raised in Pakistan so, they are really excited.”
The goal of one day playing for Pakistan goes back to 2017, when Amaan and his father watched Pakistan compete in the fourth iteration of the tournament. While Pakistan went 0-2 in their qualifying matchups that year, the seed was planted.
After finishing his sophomore year at the junior varsity level and performing well for the Elite Baseball Training program, things started to fall into place, culminating in Pakistan’s National Team reaching out to Amaan over social media.
“It just happened organically. They found him on twitter,” Azeem Khan said. “They reached out to him, communication started, and here we are.”
Amaan is one of only three high school baseball players on Pakistan’s team and the youngest member of the squad by more than a year and a half. Despite the gap in age and experience compared to some of his counterparts, Amaan’s travel team coach believes he is up for the challenge.
“It’s a super exciting situation,” said Tierney, director of the Elite travel program. “He has definitely worked hard for it. It’s a once in a lifetime opportunity and he’s ready for the challenge.”
Khan has four pitches in his repertoire. He throws both a two-seam and a four-seam fastball that reach 86 miles-per-hour, along with a changeup and a curveball to help keep hitters honest.
“My curveball [is my go-to pitch],” Amaan said. “I like it a lot.”
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Amber Alert issued for 3-year-old from North Carolina
MINT HILL, N.C. (WBTV) - An Amber Alert has been issued after a 3-year-old from Mint Hill, N.C. was reported missing and endangered.
According to the Mint Hill Police Department, 3-year-old Adalyn Mae Hochstetler was reported missing shortly before 8:30 p.m. Thursday night.
Adalyn has brown hair and brown eyes and was also last seen wearing a jeans skirt and pink shirt. She’s also listed at 3 feet tall and weighs about 35 pounds.
Authorities say Adalyn was last seen at the 3300 block of Dan Hood Road and is believed to be with 30-year-old Kelsi Lyn Hochstetler. Kelsi Lyn Hochstetler drives a black 2019 Kia Optima with North Carolina license plate FFF-3959.
WBTV reports that according to Mint Hill police, Kelsi Lyn Hochstetler has primary custody of Adalyn and is separated from her husband.
He says he hasn’t seen or heard from either of them in weeks. Mint Hill police say they were asked to call the 29-year-old father in reference to him believing Adalyn was missing and possibly in danger.
He was last scheduled to see the child on June 19, but the mother never arrived. The last communication between him and the mother was that day. The last time he physically saw Adalyn, he says, was June 11.
Officers went to the home where the mother and child reside on Thursday and were unable to locate them. Police say extended family members say nobody has heard from the mother in almost two weeks, and police also add that, “She may be on the run due to pending court hearings dealing with child custody. It is believed she may be heading out of state to Delaware to meet with a person she may be dating.”
There are no charges right now. Police say they just want to find the child and assure she’s OK. If you know anything or see them, the Amber Alert is asking you to call the Mint Hill Police Department immediately at 704-889-2231 or 911.
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By ELAINE KURTENBACH
AP Business Writer
TOKYO (AP) — Shares dropped sharply in Asia on Thursday after a broad retreat on Wall Street triggered by dismal results from major retailer Target that renewed worries over the impact of high inflation.
Hong Kong’s Hang Seng led the declines, dropping 3.1%, while Tokyo’s Nikkei 225 index was 2.7% lower.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average sank more than 1,100 points, or 3.6%, and the S&P 500 had its biggest drop in nearly two years Wednesday, shedding 4%. That was its steepest decline since June 2020. The tech-heavy Nasdaq fell 4.7%.
The benchmark index is now down more than 18% from the record high it reached at the beginning of the year. That’s shy of the 20% decline that’s considered a bear market.
The Federal Reserve is trying to temper the impact from the highest inflation in four decades by raising interest rates. Many other central banks are on a similar track. But the Bank of Japan has stuck to its low interest rate policy and the gap between those benchmark rates of the world’s largest and third-largest economies has pushed the dollar’s value up against the Japanese yen.
Japan recorded a trade deficit in April as imports ballooned 28% as energy prices soared amid the war in Ukraine and the yen weakened against the dollar.
Japan’s exports grew to 8.076 trillion yen ($63 billion) last month, up 12.5% from the previous year, according to Ministry of Finance data released Thursday. Imports totaled 8.915 trillion yen ($70 billion) in April, up from 6.953 trillion yen in April 2021, and the highest since comparable numbers began to be taken in 1979.
The Nikkei 225 in Tokyo lost 2.7% to 26,196.50 and the Hang Seng in Hong Kong dropped 3.1% to 20,007.39. In South Korea, the Kospi shed 1.7% to 2,582.35, while Australia’s S&P/ASX 200 gave up 1.6% to 7,069.90.
The Shanghai Composite index fell 1.1% to 3.052.34.
On Wednesday, the S&P 500 fell 165.17 points to 3,923.68, while the Dow slid 1,164.52 points to 31,490.07. The Nasdaq slid 566.37 points to 11,418.15.
Smaller company stocks also fell sharply. The Russell 2000 fell 65.45 points, or 3.6%, to 1,774.85.
Target lost a quarter of its value after reporting earnings that fell far short of analysts’ forecasts. Inflation, especially for shipping costs, dragged its operating margin for the first quarter to 5.3%. It had been expecting 8% or higher.
Target warned that its costs for freight this year would be $1 billion higher than it estimated just three months ago. And Target and Walmart each provided anecdotal evidence that inflation is weighing on consumers, saying they held back on purchasing big-ticket items and changed from national brands to less expensive store brands.
The report comes a day after Walmart said its profit took a hit from higher costs. The nation’s largest retailer fell 6.8%, adding to its losses from Tuesday.
The weak reports stoked concerns that persistently rising inflation is putting a tighter squeeze on a wide range of businesses and could cut deeper into their profits.
Other big retailers also racked up hefty losses. Dollar Tree fell 14.4% and Dollar General slid 11.1%. Best Buy fell 10.5% and Amazon fell 7.2%.
Technology stocks, which led the market rally a day earlier, were the biggest drag on the S&P 500. Apple lost 5.6%, its biggest decline since September 2020.
Bond yields fell as investors shifted money into lower-risk investments. The yield on the 10-year Treasury fell to 2.88% from 2.97% late Tuesday.
The disappointing report from Target comes a day after the market cheered an encouraging report from the Commerce Department that showed retail sales rose in April, driven by higher sales of cars, electronics, and more spending at restaurants.
Investors worry the Fed could trigger a recession if it raises interest rates too high or too quickly. Worries persist about global growth as Russia’s invasion of Ukraine puts even more pressure on prices for oil and food while lockdowns in China to stem COVID-19 cases worsens supply chain problems.
Such factors led the United Nations to cut its forecast for global economic growth this year from 4% to 3.1%.
In other trading, benchmark U.S. crude oil rose 41 cents to $110.00 per barrel in electronic trading on the New York Mercantile Exchange. It dropped $2.81 to $109.59 on Wednesday.
Brent crude, the basis for pricing for international trading, climbed 92 cents to $110.03 per barrel.
The dollar rose to 128.46 Japanese yen from 128.20 yen late Wednesday. The euro strengthened to $1.0487 from $1.0464.
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AP Business writers Damian J. Troise and Alex Veiga contributed.
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SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Tuesday evening's drawing of the "Pick Four-Evening" game were:
0-7-8-4, Fireball:
(zero, seven, eight, four; Fireball: zero)
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Tuesday evening's drawing of the "Pick Four-Evening" game were:
0-7-8-4, Fireball:
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DENVER, Sept. 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Denver Commercial Property Services (DCPS), the leading provider of integrated commercial property services in Colorado, has tapped three industry veterans to expand their sales efforts as demand for commercial property services increases:
Luis San Martin joins the DCPS business development team as a Business Development Representative focusing on the hospitality market. San Martin brings 22 years of hospitality operations experience in restaurants and hotels, including chef-driven concepts and Michelin-starred restaurants, large conference hotels, and independent lifestyle properties.
Marcy Dunderdale has accepted the role of Business Development Representative focused on multi-family properties. Dunderdale has years of extensive experience holding executive-level roles and forging long-standing relationships resulting in decades of successful business transactions.
Crystal Ackerman joins the Business Development team with vast experience in multiple commercial building market sectors by providing HVAC, disaster relief, and restoration services. Ackerman's diverse background in sales, marketing, and business development enables her to bring expertise in understanding customer needs and market trends.
"Luis, Marcy, and Crystal's combined experience working with industry-leading organizations and building vast market knowledge make all of them ideal additions to our already skilled business development team. With their diverse backgrounds, they can advise customers and forge relationships, ensuring we continue to deliver on the DCPS values – integrity, accountability, community, results-oriented, partnership, and passion," stated Lauren Fry, Sales Manager for DCPS.
These industry veterans will support the local market needs with DCPS's portfolio of 7 distinct commercial property service divisions – Asphalt and Concrete, Paint and Construction, Waterproofing and Coatings, Roofing, Landscaping, Snow Management and Sweeping, and Commercial Cleaning.
Founded in 2011, Denver Commercial Property Services (DCPS) provides commercial property services to over 1,100 clients across Colorado. DCPS leverages unparalleled customer service to be the dominant, one-stop provider of commercial property services in Colorado. With multiple offices, more than 500 employees, and 7 divisions - Asphalt and Concrete, Waterproofing and Specialty Coatings, Roofing, Commercial Cleaning, Snow Removal, Parking Lot Sweeping, Landscaping, and Painting & Construction Services, DCPS provides specialized integrated service solutions to commercial property owner and managers.
For more information, visit www.denvercps.com or follow DCPS on Facebook at @denvercommercialpropertyservices or on LinkedIn.
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Fact Check: Video shows Wisconsin poll worker, not 'cheating' in Philly
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CLAIM: Video shows masked man at polling site "cheating" in front of cameras in Philadelphia.
AP'S ASSESSMENT: False. The video shows a poll worker in Madison, Wisconsin, on Tuesday. He was initialing ballots to be handed out to voters, a standard procedure mandated by state law, said Dane County Clerk Scott McDonell.
THE FACTS: Social media users on Election Day are distorting a clip of a Madison poll worker doing his job to falsely claim it shows election fraud in Philadelphia.
The video, first aired on the Fox News show "The Faulkner Focus" on Tuesday, shows a man wearing a cloth face mask flipping through ballots and writing on them. Footage from the broadcast was shared by social media users who misrepresented the contents.
"Masked man cheating in front of the cameras on the mainstream media," read a widely shared tweet with the video. "You can't make it up. Make him famous. #Philadelphia #pennsylvaniafraud." The Twitter user was later suspended.
The original footage shows the video was filmed in Madison, not Pennsylvania. Immediately before Fox News showed the clip in Madison, the network showed the exterior of Philadelphia's East Passyunk Community Center with a graphic labeling that location. The broadcast then switched to the clip of the poll worker and changed the location in the label to Madison. Social media versions of the video cropped out the location.
A reverse-image search of the building's interior revealed that the clip was filmed at Olbrich Botanical Gardens in Madison, which served as a polling location for Tuesday's election.
McDonell, the Dane County Clerk, said the man is a poll worker, and the video shows him initialing ballots before they were handed out to voters. He was also circling the ward in which the ballots were issued.
It's part of the process of preparing the ballots for voters, McDonell said. Another poll worker also initialed the ballots before they were handed to voters.
"Each ballot will have two signatures on it," McDonell said.
"You need to have those signatures to show that two people saw the blank ballot and handed it to the voter," McDonell said. "This is a standard operating procedure. It's done in public so that anyone can watch it. It's mandated by state law. It's a check and balance on the system. He's doing exactly what he's supposed to be doing."
Barry Burden, a University of Wisconsin-Madison political science professor and the director of the Elections Research Project, agreed that the video showed standard procedures for poll workers in Madison.
Wisconsin election law explains that at polling places with paper ballots, two inspectors "shall write their initials on the back of each ballot and deliver to each elector as he or she enters the voting booth."
Philadelphia's city commissioner on Twitter debunked the false claims that the video showed a polling site in his city, calling the posts "dangerous misinformation."
Nick Custodio, deputy commissioner with Philadelphia's elections board, told the AP that Philadelphia does not use paper voting booths and that each polling place has voting machines with 32-inch screens, unlike what is shown in the video. He said the "I voted" stickers in the video also do not match those used in Philadelphia. Further, regulations in Philadelphia do not allow filming inside of polling sites.
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The National Football League (NFL) honored Britain’s Queen Elizabeth II, who died on Thursday, with a moment of silence before its 2022-2023 season kickoff game.
The moment was held in memory of the 96-year-old monarch, “whose message of unity and peace inspired people throughout the world for generations,” the game announcer said.
The moment occurred prior to the start of the season opener between the Buffalo Bills and the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi stadium in the California city.
Queen Elizabeth, Britain’s longest-reigning monarch, died at Balmoral Castle, her summer residence in Scotland. A funeral for the late queen will be held in 10 days.
King Charles III, the son of Queen Elizabeth and former prince of Wales, immediately ascended to king on Thursday. His wife, Camilla, will now be known as the Queen Consort.
Charles called the queen’s passing “a moment of the greatest sadness for me and all members of my family,” in a statement.
He added, “I know her loss will be deeply felt throughout the country, the Realms and the Commonwealth, and by countless people around the world.” | https://wgntv.com/news/the-royal-family/nfl-honors-queen-elizabeth-ii-with-moment-of-silence-during-season-opener/ | 2022-09-09 16:32:34 | 1 | https://wgntv.com/news/the-royal-family/nfl-honors-queen-elizabeth-ii-with-moment-of-silence-during-season-opener/ |
LOS ANGELES (AP) — LOS ANGELES (AP) — Cathay General Bancorp (CATY) on Thursday reported first-quarter profit of $96 million.
The Los Angeles-based bank said it had earnings of $1.32 per share.
The results surpassed Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of four analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for earnings of $1.29 per share.
The holding company for Cathay Bank posted revenue of $299.6 million in the period. Its revenue net of interest expense was $206.7 million, meeting Street forecasts.
Cathay shares have declined 18% since the beginning of the year. In the final minutes of trading on Thursday, shares hit $33.38, a decrease of 25% in the last 12 months.
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NEW YORK, Aug. 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- FreeWill, a social-good enterprise at the nexus of philanthropy and estate planning, today announced that its Crypto for Charity platform will eliminate transaction fees for real-time donations of cryptocurrency to support nonprofit causes, lowering fees on donations made through Crypto for Charity's website, www.cryptoforcharity.io from 3.95% to zero, effective immediately.
Patrick Schmitt, co-CEO of FreeWill, said: "We're incredibly excited to announce that we've become the first to zero among our competitive set as it pertains to transaction fees when donating crypto. One of our foremost commitments is listening to our customers and acting on feedback, and what we've heard from crypto owners is that donating crypto should be free. Having raised more than $6 billion in philanthropic gifts with free tools in estate planning and real-time giving, we're proud to offer a non-fee platform for cryptocurrency. Now, donating crypto via our platform is more cost-effective than making a donation with a credit card. Democratizing access to estate planning and philanthropy are core to the FreeWill brand and we're proud to continue to be leaders here mere months after jumping into the crypto space."
Crypto for Charity is an online platform developed by FreeWill, which empowers both donors and nonprofits to do the most good for the people and causes they love. In the same way FreeWill allows anyone to donate stocks in real-time or to leave a bequest to their favorite charity while creating a will, Crypto for Charity empowers donors to easily donate appreciated crypto, as well as NFT drop proceeds, in a tax-advantaged manner through easy-to-use tools.
This includes the ability to integrate donations directly from smart contracts for NFT drops, as well as Cause Funds that enable donors to give to multiple organizations at once that are united around similar causes – all within a single transaction, and all zero-fee.
Crypto for Charity, through which crypto owners can donate to more than 55,000 American nonprofits, launched in December 2021 to help make it easier for nonprofits to accept crypto donations, given that more than 90% of nonprofits lacked a crypto solution at a time of increasing interest. Since the launch, high demand has led FreeWill to invest significantly in hosting hundreds of crypto donation sites for its nonprofit partners.
In addition to the Crypto for Charity platform, FreeWill also offers nonprofits a Bequest Tool for legacy giving, a Qualified Charitable Distributions (QCD) Tool to fundraise in real-time from IRAs, and a Stock Gifts Tool for appreciated stock holdings.
About FreeWill
FreeWill is a social-good enterprise offering online tools that empower Americans to address commonly faced estate planning needs and make charitable donations in tax-advantaged ways, all for free. FreeWill also features a charitable giving platform that makes it easier for nonprofit fundraising teams to unlock transformational non-cash gifts. Through its partnerships with 1,000+ nonprofits who understand that major gifts often are part of estate plans, the company is also able to provide a comprehensive suite of estate planning and related tools to consumers free of cost. To date, FreeWill has generated more than 6 billion in planned and real-time gifts for more than 10,000 nonprofits while helping more than 600,000 consumers create wills and plan their estates.
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Snapchat's parent company Snap has announced that it's laying off 20% of its workforce.
CNN reported that the company has more than 6,400 employees.
The layoffs, which will begin Wednesday, with the company parting ways with about 1,200 employees, CNN reported.
According to The Verge, the department's layoffs will affect include hardware and developer products.
According to The New York Times, the layoffs would affect several products that are now being discontinued, including its social mapping app, Zenly and the development of its drone camera, Pixy.
In a statement to CNN, Snap CEO Evan Spiegel said the company would focus on "community growth, revenue growth and augmented reality."
News of the layoffs comes as the company's stocks have taken a nosedive of more than 75% since January, the media outlets reported. | https://www.wrtv.com/news/national/snapchat-to-lay-off-more-than-1-200-employees-worldwide | 2022-08-31 18:47:15 | 1 | https://www.wrtv.com/news/national/snapchat-to-lay-off-more-than-1-200-employees-worldwide |
A modified Nissan Ariya electric crossover will journey from the magnetic North Pole to the South Pole in an attempt to prove the capabilities of EVs.
The 16,777-mile, 10-month trip is expected to kick off in March, Nissan announced on Wednesday. Modifications to the Ariya include 39-inch BF Goodrich tires, widened wheel arches (to clear the new tires), and suspension changes, but the powertrain and battery pack were left unmodified.
The Ariya will be driven from Pole to Pole by the husband-and-wife team of Chris and Julie Ramsey, who previously completed the 10,563-mile Mongol Rally in a Nissan Leaf. Aside from the bigger tires, they aimed to keep modifications to the Ariya to a minimum to show off the capability of the basic vehicle.
“One of the things that underpins all the adventures we do is that we take a standard production EV and aim to make minimal changes to clearly demonstrate its real, everyday capabilities, regardless of where you are driving it,” Chris Ramsey said in a statement.
A modification not related to capability was a built-in espresso machine for coffee-lover Chris. The Ariya’s roof box also includes a drone launchpad, and the crossover will tow a trailer with portable solar panels and wind turbines, which will provide energy to charge the Ariya when stopped.
The Ariya used for the expedition has the e-4ORCE all-wheel-drive system, which incorporates dual motors and torque vectoring. In the U.S., the peak output is 389 hp, compared to 214 hp for single-motor front-wheel-drive Ariyas. Nissan started U.S. sales of the front-wheel-drive Ariya last fall, but all-wheel-drive models won’t arrive until later this year.
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Downtown Midland will host the first "workout bar crawl" in the state of Michigan on March 18 from 8 to 10 p.m.
The Shamrock Sip & Strut is an untimed, 0.7-mile workout route throughout Downtown Midland with "sips" along the way at local businesses. This “workout bar crawl” is put on in partnership between Downtown Midland and Greater Midland.
Here’s how it works:
• Participants will meet outside of the H Hotel on Main Street starting at 6:30 p.m. to check in. At check-in, they will receive a T-shirt, St. Patrick's Day swag and workout instructions.
• Each participant/group will be assigned a starting point to keep the flow moving along the route. At 8 p.m., there will be a shotgun start.
• Groups will start at the first station/bar, do the assigned workout, grab a quick drink if they wish, and do another workout on their way to the next station/bar.
• Participants will complete the .7 mile workout route throughout Downtown Midland at their own pace, as long as they finish by 10 p.m.
“Our goal was to bring workouts to the people instead of them having to go to gyms,” said Renee Smith, Downtown events coordinator. “So how can we make it fun and interactive and get people excited?
“Eventually we hope this gets a good enough turnout to be able to turn into a series, so we would do it seasonally," Smith said.
Each participant is responsible for purchasing their own drinks at each downtown establishment. They will all have a $4 exclusive drink option with a St. Patrick's Day theme.
Each participating downtown business will have a workout station outside of its establishment, where a Greater Midland volunteer coach will provide each participant with a workout to do.
After the workout, participants can stop into that business, grab a quick drink, exit and do another workout on the way to the next station.
Pre-registration is required and closes on March 16. Registration is $25 per person and includes the workout route, a Shamrock Sip & Strut T-shirt, St. Patrick's Day swag to wear and keep, and access to $4 drink deals at each participating downtown business.
Participants should bring their wallets and IDs if they would like to purchase the specialty drinks. Participants do not need to be 21 as they can take part in the event without drinking alcohol.
The idea for this event came from Boston, where Sip & Struts are held periodically. Sip & Strut Boston calls them “Hot Girl Walks, but next level.”
“We have the perfect area to do something like this,” Smith said. “So we kind of used what they did, but reinvented it a little bit to become what we wanted it to do.”
Participating businesses include Brinstar, Decker's, Grape Beginnings Winery, Molasses Smokehouse, Oxygen, Three Bridges Distillery and Taproom and WhichCraft Taproom.
Those interested in volunteering must sign up by March 17. Volunteers will check in participants and hand out the swag bags and T-shirts. The event also needs volunteers to serve as coaches at each workout station to time participants and give workout instructions. Volunteers will also receive T-shirts and swag bags of their own.
For more information, visit the Shamrock Sip & Strut webpage. | https://www.ourmidland.com/news/article/michigan-s-first-workout-bar-crawl-held-midland-17829496.php | 2023-03-09 21:43:29 | 0 | https://www.ourmidland.com/news/article/michigan-s-first-workout-bar-crawl-held-midland-17829496.php |
Growth fueled by global team of established ServiceNow experts driving extraordinary client results
VISTA, Calif., Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- NewRocket, an Elite ServiceNow Partner that advises and supports clients in designing, implementing, and managing digital workflows to improve employee and customer experiences, has been named to the Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing companies in 2022. The list is the most prestigious ranking of the fastest-growing private companies in America, providing a one-of-a-kind look at the most successful independent businesses. Following the unification of six legacy companies this year, NewRocket has achieved rapid growth by partnering with customers to address their most challenging problems, cultivating talent across the ServiceNow ecosystem, leading with empathy, and delivering excellence.
"NewRocket's place on the Inc. 5000 list is a huge testament to the drive, agility, and creativity of our Crew," says CEO Matt Stoyka. "Every Crew Member has had a hand in shaping our core values, and the culture we've created together is the momentum behind the growth we've achieved in such a short period of time."
With certification badges across all four ServiceNow workflows, NewRocket is distinct in the ecosystem, with the capability to go beyond technical implementation, working end-to-end to advise, implement and operate for clients at scale.
NewRocket has significant experience advising and supporting more than 1,000 customers across all areas of the NOW platform to maximize their investment and achieve their transformation goals. Delivered by an established and growing global team of experts with industry experience, NewRocket enables organizations to maximize their ServiceNow investment and deliver extraordinary experiences.
"Building a world-class company is never easy. Our global Crew of experts has done an amazing job supporting our customers to maximize the performance and value of the ServiceNow platform. We are laser-focused on creating opportunities for our Crew to build their ServiceNow expertise and knowledge because they are the foundation of our culture, and culture fuels worlds-class outcomes," says Stoyka.
With its origins amid the remote work era, NewRocket leveraged the pandemic's challenges as an opportunity to build a remote-first, empathy-driven culture, and target ecosystem gaps in an explosively growing market. As digital transformation continues to spark growth across industries, NewRocket brings deep platform expertise, specialized industry experience, and empathetic design thinking to high-demand service areas through an agile model that is experience-centric and delivers outcomes faster to maximize clients' investments at scale.
"The accomplishment of building one of the fastest-growing companies in the U.S., in light of recent economic roadblocks, cannot be overstated," says Scott Omelianuk, editor-in-chief of Inc. "Inc. is thrilled to honor the companies that have established themselves through innovation, hard work, and rising to the challenges of today."
Today, NewRocket has 520+ highly skilled ServiceNow experts worldwide, with an unrivaled depth and breadth of ServiceNow experience delivering more than 4,000 projects for 1,000 customers, including 20% of the Fortune 200. Learn more about NewRocket at newrocket.com.
Complete results of the Inc. 5000, including company profiles and an interactive database that can be sorted by industry, region, and other criteria, can be found at www.inc.com/inc5000. The top 500 companies are featured in the September issue of Inc. magazine, which will be available on August 23.
An Elite ServiceNow partner, NewRocket is recognized as ServiceNow's Americas Partner Award Winner 2021 and Global Partner Award Winner 2021. As one of only three providers with certification badges across all four ServiceNow workflows, NewRocket has significant experience advising and supporting more than 1,000 customers across all areas of the NOW platform to maximize their investment and achieve their transformation goals. Creating extraordinary experiences is at the core of everything we do. Whether we're building and implementing workflows, designing portals, managing risk, and security programs, or offering data and insights to fuel businesses, we deliver incredible outcomes for the people at the forefront of the technology. Our collaborative, experience-centric approach to problem-solving enables an empathetic experience that makes technology easy to use. NewRocket goes beyond to help confidently design and implement transformative strategies that deliver real value. Then, we help sustain a healthy, current, and highly available ServiceNow platform to continually evolve and enable internal and external customers to thrive. We digitally transform, optimize, and manage businesses - from the server room to the board room. With global reach and local presence, we bring innovative and creative solutions to customers in Financial Services, Healthcare, Government, and Technology.
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Companies on the 2022 Inc. 5000 are ranked according to percentage revenue growth from 2018 to 2021. To qualify, companies must have been founded and generating revenue by March 31, 2018. They must be U.S.-based, privately held, for-profit, and independent—not subsidiaries or divisions of other companies—as of December 31, 2021. (Since then, some on the list may have gone public or been acquired.) The minimum revenue required for 2018 is $100,000; the minimum for 2021 is $2 million. As always, Inc. reserves the right to decline applicants for subjective reasons. Growth rates used to determine company rankings were calculated to four decimal places. The top 500 companies on the Inc. 5000 are featured in Inc. magazine's September issue. The entire Inc. 5000 can be found at http://www.inc.com/inc5000.
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ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — Ryan Redington on Tuesday won the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race, bringing his six dogs off the Bering Sea ice to the finish line on Nome’s main street.
Redington, 40, is the grandson of Joe Redington Sr., who helped co-found the arduous race across Alaska that was first held in 1973 and is known as the “Father of the Iditarod.”
“My grandpa, dad and Uncle Joee are all in the Mushing Hall of Fame. I got big footsteps to follow,” Ryan Redington wrote in his race biography. He previously won the Junior Iditarod in 1999 and 2000. His father, Raymie, is a 10-time Iditarod finisher.
Redington, who is Inupiat, becomes the sixth Alaska Native musher to win the world’s most famous sled dog race. After crossing the finish in Nome around 12:15 p.m., he said it has been a goal of his since he was “a very small child to win the Iditarod, and I can’t believe it. It finally happened.
“It took a lot work, took a lot of patience. And we failed quite a few times, you know? But we kept our head up high and stuck with the dream,” he said.
Redington won the Iditarod in his 16th try. He scratched from seven of those races, but his performance this decade has been the best of his career. He finished ninth last year, seventh in 2021 and eighth in 2020 — his only other top 10 finishes before this year’s race.
The nearly 1,000-mile (1,609-kilometer) race started March 5 in Willow for 33 mushers, who traveled over two mountain ranges, the frozen Yukon River and on the Bering Sea ice. Since then, three mushers have scratched. A fan-friendly ceremonial start was held in Anchorage the day before.
It was the smallest field ever to start a race, one short of the first race run.
Among those who scratched was defending champion Brent Sass, who was leading when he withdrew Saturday over concerns for his health. because of periodontal issues.
He was doing OK and resting in the community of Unalakleet, he posted on Instagram Sunday. The Iditarod was caring for his dogs, he said.
Sass said he had been sick the entire race with a bad cold. Then on Friday “some cracked teeth started giving me issues and over a 12-hour period turned into nearly unbearable pain,” he said. “My body basically shutdown and for two runs I just hung on. Ultimately I couldn’t care for the dogs.“
He said the colder temperatures, dipping to minus 30 F (minus 34 C), were making his dog team stronger, but it made him weaker.
For the first part of the race, mushers dealt with high temperatures, causing some to alter their strategies.
Redington will earn about $50,000 for winning. The exact amount won’t be calculated until the total number of finishers are known to split the prize purse.
The two mushers who were chasing him to Nome are also Alaska Natives, Pete Kaiser, who is Yup’ik and won the 2019 Iditarod, and Richie Diehl, who is Dena’ina Athabascan. Redington won the race in 8 days, 21 hours, 12 minutes and 58 seconds. Kaiser finished second, more than an hour behind Redington. Diehl was third, finishing about an hour behind Kaiser.
Redington splits his time between Alaska and Wisconsin. He trains his dogs in Brule, Wisconsin, in the fall and winter. He races in Alaska and Minnesota beginning in December. In the summers, he has a sled dog tour for tourists in the ski community of Girdwood, about 30 miles (48 kilometers) south of Anchorage.
In January 2022, Redington was training in northern Wisconsin when a snowmobile driver veered into his dog team, injuring two dogs, before speeding off.
One of the dogs, Wildfire, suffered a broken rear tibia, fibula and femur but recovered after multiple surgeries and started this year’s race. However, Redington dropped him at the checkpoint in Skwentna a day after the official start.
“His heart was there, but he was just a little sore,” Redington told the Iditarod Insider webpage.
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Stock market today: Global shares jump on Wall Street’s return to its highest level in over a year
TOKYO (AP) — Global shares rose Thursday, boosted by Wall Street’s return to its highest level in more than a year after a report showed U.S. consumer inflation cooled a bit more than expected last month.
France’s CAC 40 added 0.2% in morning trading to 7,350.45. Germany’s DAX edged up 0.2% to 16,048.19. Britain’s FTSE 100 gained 0.1% to 7,425.73. U.S. shares were set to drift higher with Dow futures up nearly 0.2% to 34,608.00. S&P 500 futures up 0.3% to 4,521.25.
In Asia, Japan’s benchmark Nikkei 225 jumped 1.5% to finish at 32,419.33.
Hong Kong’s Hang Seng surged 2.6% to 19,350.62, while the Shanghai Composite gained 1.3% to 3,236.48, even as China reported a slump in trade in June.
Chinese exports tumbled 12.4% in June from a year earlier as demand weakened after central banks raised interest rates to curb inflation even as Chinese leaders struggled to keep a post-COVID recovery from faltering. The customs data released Thursday showed imports slid 6.8%, while the trade surplus rose was $70.6 billion, rising from $65.8 billion in May.
“China will likely recover at some point, but we will unlikely see the Chinese growth put a severe pressure on commodity markets. That’s one good news for inflation watchers,” Ipek Ozkardeskaya, senior analyst at Swissquote Bank, said in a commentary.
Australia’s S&P/ASX 200 added 1.6% to 7,246.90. South Korea’s Kospi rose 0.6% to 2,591.23. The Bank of Korea left its policy rate unchanged at 3.50%, as expected, but noted that the risk of inflation was accelerating again.
The U.S. government’s latest update on inflation showed that consumers paid prices for gasoline, food and other items that were 3% higher overall in June than a year earlier. That’s down from 4% inflation in May and a bit more than 9% last summer. Perhaps more importantly, it was a touch lower than economists expected.
High inflation has been at the center of Wall Street’s problems because it’s driven the Federal Reserve to jack up interest rates at a blistering pace. Higher rates undercut inflation by slowing the entire economy and hurting investment prices, and they’ve already caused damage to the banking, manufacturing and other industries.
Traders remain nearly convinced the Fed will raise the federal funds rate at its meeting in two weeks to a range of 5.25% to 5.50%, which would be its highest level since 2001. But expectations are also climbing for that to be the final increase after rates started last year at virtually zero.
A resilient job market has helped to keep the U.S. economy out of a recession, though it’s also under pressure from higher rates. The latest “Beige Book” from the Federal Reserve on Wednesday said that overall economic activity has increased slightly since late May. It also said several Fed districts have noticed some slowing in inflation.
In energy trading, benchmark U.S. crude rose 21 cents to $75.96 a barrel. Brent crude, the international standard, gained 30 cents to $80.41 a barrel.
In currency trading, the U.S. dollar edged down to 138.37 Japanese yen from 138.41 yen. The euro cost $1.1152, up from $1.1128.
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Michigan legal watchdog pursues Trump-allied attorneys
DETROIT (AP) — Nine lawyers who were found to have abused the court system by filing a lawsuit that challenged Michigan’s 2020 election results in favor of President Joe Biden committed misconduct and should be disciplined, a watchdog agency said.
The state Attorney Grievance Commission filed a complaint this week against Sidney Powell, Lin Wood and seven other lawyers who were allied with then-President Donald Trump. The complaint now goes to the Michigan Attorney Discipline Board for further consideration.
In 2020, the attorneys supported a lawsuit on behalf of Republican voters that was filed just a few days after Biden’s 154,000-vote victory in Michigan was certified.
The lawsuit sought to decertify those results and have voting machines impounded. U.S. District Judge Linda Parker said the request was “stunning in its scope and breathtaking in its reach.”
The lawsuit was “frivolous” and exposed the legal profession to “contempt,” the Grievance Commission said in its complaint.
Three of the nine lawyers are licensed in Michigan while Powell, Lin and others are licensed in other states or the District of Columbia. It’s unclear what sanctions could be ordered against lawyers who practice outside Michigan.
Wood’s name was on the 2020 lawsuit, but he has insisted that the only role he played was telling Powell he was available if she needed a seasoned litigator. Powell defended the lawsuit and said lawyers sometimes have to raise what she called “unpopular issues.”
After dismissing the case, Parker ordered the nine lawyers to attend 12 hours of legal education, including six hours in election law. She also ordered $175,000 in legal fees to be paid, mostly to the city of Detroit. Those sanctions are being appealed.
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HOD HASHARON, Israel, Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- DQE Communications, a fiber-optic Internet and data networking access provider in Pennsylvania, West Virginia, and Ohio, expands its use of Atrinet NetACE as its primary Network Transport Controller for Service Provisioning and NetOps Automation.
Atrinet is a software provider of Intelligent Service Automation solutions for Multi-Vendor, Multi-Technology, and Multi-domain Networks.
DQE sought after a DevOps, NetOps Automation framework platform that would automate their day-to-day operational work, so they can keep focusing on improving the customer experience and ensuring customer SLAs while lowering operational costs.
What started a decade ago with the ability to deliver services on top of a single vendor, has now grown into a complete Automation platform of a Multi-Vendor network, managing the Mobile Backhaul, Carrier, and Commercial Networks.
Today, Atrinet's flagship Transport Controller, NetACE, plays an integral role in helping DQE onboard and manage new customers quickly and efficiently. It enables full synchronization between NetOps and DevOps teams, focusing on delivering applications and day-to-day automation networking activities to achieve the best customer SLA.
Using an open modeling approach and design portal, Network Engineers can manage all Network aspects with one platform, including Network and Service Discovery, and Activation of new services in real-time.
"DQE's top priority is our customers. We are committed to providing them with the fastest data speeds possible, the highest level of service reliability, and the most dependable support," says Jim Morozzi, President & CEO of DQE Communications. "We are proud to be continuing our partnership with Atrinet, sharing the same values of Service, Ingenuity, and Innovation."
Efi Levi, CEO of Atrinet added:
"We're happy to continue our journey together, especially with a long-term partner like DQE. Our ability and experience in transitioning to a fully Digital and Automated Network is highly beneficial for any network operator, and really paves the way for Intelligent, Intent-based Scaling"
About DQE Communications
Headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, DQE Communications is a fiber-optic Internet and data networking access provider for businesses and carriers throughout Pennsylvania, West Virginia, and Ohio. A subsidiary of Duquesne Light Holdings, DQE was established in 1997 to provide businesses with secure, reliable, and flexible network services. The company's continually expanding fiber-optic network currently spans over 4,100 miles, 2,500 buildings, 17 data centers, and 120 business parks. When working with DQE, you get a partner who is dedicated to understanding your needs and committed to delivering a solution that is right for your business. For more information, visit www.DQECOM.com or call 1-866-GO-FIBER.
About Atrinet
Atrinet is a provider of Intelligent Service Automation and resource management solutions for Multi-Vendor, Multi-Technology, and Multi-Domain Networks. Atrinet software and services address the challenges of Service Providers, Enterprises, Vendors, and System Integrators implementing open, virtual, disaggregated networks alongside the traditional siloed network architecture.
Atrinet's NetACE cloud-native, microservice-based product suite offers a unique low-code approach to Automating all Discovery, Provisioning, and Network Management Processes under an open network unified management system.
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It's a special day for Kylie Jenner. The reality star and mom of two is celebrating her 25th birthday.
Kylie rang in her special day on Wednesday with no shortage of love from her equally famous family members, who took to social media to honor the milestone occasion. Among them was Kardashian-Jenner matriarch, Kris Jenner, who called her youngest daughter "beyond a dream come true."
"Happy birthday to my baby girl @kyliejenner!!!! You are beyond a dream come true and are the most amazing daughter, mommy, sister, auntie, friend, and so wise beyond your years!!" Kris wrote in an Instagram post. "You are kind, generous beyond measure, smart, compassionate, giving, strong, creative, beautiful inside and out and a delicious force of nature!!!! I love watching you with your kids… You are the most amazing mommy and I am so proud of all of your accomplishments and your unbelievable drive always. You are and will always be my baby girl and I am beyond proud of you! I love you so so much happy birthday my angel girl! XOXO."
The momager also shared adorable photos of Kylie as a youngster, including shots of her in Halloween costumes and all dressed up with sister Kendall Jenner. "More pics to celebrate @kyliejenner’s birthday because there are so many good ones!!!!! ❤️🎂❤️🎂 happy birthday my angel girl!!!," Kris captioned the bonus photos.
As for Kendall, she, too, honored Kylie with throwback photos of them together, including one of them dressed up as pint-sized cheerleaders and another of them making silly faces at the camera. "This is the @kyliejenner i know," Kendall quipped.
For Kim's birthday wishes to Kylie, she shared photos from a more recent trip. "Happy Birthday party gal (in LaLa’s voice this whole trip lol)," Kim wrote. "Every year you amaze me at how wise, protective of your loved ones and just how generous your heart is. You are so special and one of one. You have so much love and happiness in your love that I pray for this forever."
The fellow mom added, "Happy birthday @kyliejenner I love you so much!!! Forever and Ever!!!"
This birthday marks the first for Kylie since giving birth to her son with Travis Scott. "Things between Kylie and Travis are going super well. They have really mastered being together and successfully co-parenting," a source recently told ET. "It's really working for them and they are just living life. They're doing fantastic as parents of two."
"Travis is very involved as a father and Kylie loves that," the source added. "He really makes Kylie and his family a top priority, which is a big reason as to why they work as a couple. He is always going above and beyond as a dad and as a partner and Kylie appreciates his dedication to her and their little ones."
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(The Hill) – The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on Friday cleared Novavax’s COVID-19 vaccine for emergency use in adolescents, paving the way to expand eligibility for the fourth shot available in the United States.
The two-dose regimen utilizes protein-based technology previously leveraged in vaccines to combat other viruses, offering an alternative for Americans skeptical of Pfizer and Moderna’s mRNA technology.
Providers can begin administering the vaccine to people aged 12 through 17 after a sign off from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), which has already authorized the vaccine’s use for adults. The two doses are given three weeks apart.
“Having more vaccine options for use in both adults and adolescents, like the Novavax COVID-19 Vaccine, Adjuvanted will hopefully help increase vaccination rates, particularly as we prepare for ongoing surges of COVID-19 with the start of fall and the back-to-school season,” Novavax President Stanley Erck said in a statement.
“We hope that our vaccine, developed using an innovative approach to recombinant protein vaccine technology, may have a special role in adolescent vaccination based on parents’ and caregivers’ familiarity with protein-based vaccines used in other disease areas,” he added.
The FDA granted emergency use for adolescents after the company said its trial of 2,247 adolescents showed a primary efficacy of 78 percent.
But Novavax conducted the trial last year, when the Delta variant was predominantly circulating in the United States. The White House has continued urging Americans to get vaccinated and boosted amid the spread of the BA.4 and BA.5 subvariants of omicron, but questions remain as to how the mutations could impact the vaccine’s efficacy.
The FDA authorized Novavax’s vaccine for adults last month, which was followed by the CDC’s blessing nearly a week later.
White House coronavirus response coordinator Ashish Jha said on Wednesday that regulators are expected to approve updated COVID-19 vaccine doses in “a few short weeks” for everyone over the age of 12. The shots are designed to target the two omicron subvariants currently circulating.
Novavax’s COVID-19 shot helps prevent severe illness by injecting the human body with doses that contain the coronavirus spike protein.
The company inputs genetic code that creates the spike protein into an insect virus, which replicates after infecting moth cells. The manufacturer then purifies and extracts the replicated spike proteins and injects them into humans.
The process only requires regular refrigeration, compared to Pfizer and Moderna’s mRNA vaccines which require storage in colder temperatures. Those vaccines contain genetic instructions for human cells to create the spike protein and defend against future infections. | https://www.wdtn.com/community/health/coronavirus/fda-authorizes-novavax-covid-vaccine-for-adolescents/ | 2022-08-22 10:41:03 | 1 | https://www.wdtn.com/community/health/coronavirus/fda-authorizes-novavax-covid-vaccine-for-adolescents/ |
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