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Football, like all sports, is a blend of athleticism, knowledge of the game, schematic or game plan execution, and technique.
The best players and the best teams mix all four of those traits, and others, more efficiently than the rest.
West Virginia didn’t have the right blend last season when it came to special teams. Despite being a top-20 team in the country in kickoff returns, and above-average in defending punt returns, the Mountaineers ranked in the bottom half of the Big 12 Conference in multiple other facets on special teams.
So, Neal Brown said, “We got to be better.” In the eyes of special teams coordinator Jeff Koonz, the way to get better is by being much more sound in one area specifically: technique.
“At the end of the day, for us in teams, we are going to be a technique unit,” Koonz said on Monday.
Koonz gave a hypothetical example of drawing a special teams assignment in the dirt mid-game, and telling a player to run to a specific yard line while using a specific technique. In Koonz’s mind, the schematic part of those instructions – where to line up and where to run to – isn’t nearly as important as the technique being used to get the player where he needs to be.
“The schematic part of it is really irrelevant if you’ve got everybody working and doing the same techniques, and doing exactly what they need to do within it,” said Koonz.
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West Virginia looks at special teams as a team-wide investment. A “next man up” approach can only work if the next man has an understanding of the assignment.
The main assignment this fall, at least on special teams, has been learning the techniques to make the Mountaineers a well-oiled machine.
“There’s times when we’re in here as a team and we’re watching it, so the offensive linemen are in here watching special teams. The quarterbacks are in here watching special teams,” said Koonz. “That creates an extremely high buy-in from everybody in the program. That’s even emphasized more this year than in past years.”
Koonz understands the value of not only younger and special-teams-only players understanding what to do in that phase of the game, but the established, start players in the program knowing what to do, as well.
“I think I pulled up o-linemen in a special teams meeting last week, and I had them demonstrate a special teams technique. Well, he knows it, because he’s been in here and he’s listened to them,” Koonz said. “That just shows the younger guys in the back of the room, the freshmen and those guys coming in, how important it really is when I can pull Zach Frazier up here and put him in a stance and he can do it right. That says a lot.”
West Virginia’s head of special teams says the Mountaineers have invested as much or more time on special teams as any team in the country. That includes full-speed, live, 11-on-11 reps, as well as controlled, man-vs.-open-air reps.
While players have had, and will continue to have, plenty of opportunities to display how quickly they can block for or defend against a return, Koonz is more worried about the technique his players are using. | https://www.wowktv.com/goldandbluenation/wvu-taking-technique-first-approach-to-special-teams/ | 2022-08-16 00:46:47 | 1 | https://www.wowktv.com/goldandbluenation/wvu-taking-technique-first-approach-to-special-teams/ |
(NewsNation) — Can you spot a killer? Can any of us identify warning signs that would prevent a mass shooting? These are questions being raised now more than ever in light of recent tragedies.
Nearly a decade ago, James Holmes went inside a movie theater in Aurora, Colorado, and unleashed gunfire into a crowd watching “The Dark Knight Rises.” The shooting rampage left 12 dead, 70 hurt and sent shockwaves throughout the nation.
Ahead of the attack, there was another kind of terror. A psychiatrist said she knew she was dealing with an evil, troubled client but could not find the legal means to protect the public from him.
Dr. Lynne Fenton spent months working with Holmes, getting a glimpse into the mind of a killer. She said when she started trying to treat the graduate student, the hair on her arms stood up.
“It was one of those terrible gut feelings without a lot of actual evidence that one of the best predictors of future violence is past violence. He wasn’t mean to animals. He didn’t beat up other kids. He never broke the law. He had none of the indications that a lot of, you know, so-called psychopaths or antisocial folks will have,” Fenton said Tuesday on “NewsNation Prime.”
Fenton didn’t know she would become the only psychiatrist in the history of the U.S. to be publicly revealed as the doctor of a mass shooter.
“He was so odd, and he had this vague thought of killing people. That’s how he put it, ‘I have thoughts of killing people.’ But it was so vague,” Fenton said. “I spent the months that I worked with him, six sessions total, trying to get him to talk more about that and understand. Is he capable of this? Is this just a thought of killing people? Or is he actually going to plan to go out and do it?”
As Fenton’s concerns surged, she said, she contacted his mom and the police. She even brought a consultant into a session to see if Holmes would open up more.
“After his last visit, I called his mom, even though the consultant and I specifically asked Holmes would it be OK if we called a family member or friend to learn more about how you’ve been doing? He refused. But when he walked out of my office, I just thought, ‘I have got to find out if he’s always been odd and strange like this, or is this a new thing? Is he having a psychotic break?’” Fenton said.
After speaking with his mother, Fenton said, she felt a little reassured and that his behavior was not a sudden change.
In hindsight, she now believes Holmes was lying and manipulating her.
“Unfortunately, yes, I know that he was lying while I was seeing him because the last month — the month of May, and I last saw him on May 31 — he was actually amassing weapons and ammo, and he was going to the shooting range and shooting up human figures. All the while denying … that he actually had plans to kill anyone,” Fenton said.
The aftermath of the tragedy was tough for Fenton.
“To some degree, I became kind of a scapegoat. People were thinking perhaps I could have prevented this somehow. (Neither) I, nor the university that employs me, could defend me and say the length I had gone to,” Fenton said.
Holmes is now behind bars and will spend the rest of his life there. In August 2015, he was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole. The jury could not come to a unanimous decision on the death penalty.
Meanwhile, Fenton wrote a book titled “AURORA: The Psychiatrist Who Treated the Movie Theater Killer Tells Her Story” about her look into the psyche of a mass shooter, the inability to thwart Holmes’ violence and what it takes to place someone in a mental health hold.
She hopes some of the information in the book may help prevent future shootings.
Fenton dedicated the book to the victims and survivors of James Holmes’ unspeakable atrocities for their courage and their voice. | https://wgntv.com/news/psychiatrist-aurora-shooter-manipulated-lied-to-me/ | 2022-07-20 17:36:42 | 1 | https://wgntv.com/news/psychiatrist-aurora-shooter-manipulated-lied-to-me/ |
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (BRPROUD) – The Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame and the WBCA announced Thursday that LSU’s Angel Reese is one of ten players on the Katrina McClain Midseason watchlist as one of the top power forwards in the country.
Reese has not only played as one of the top power forwards in America but as one of the top overall players in the country throughout her first season at LSU. In 21 games, Reese has 21 double-doubles, an LSU record, and is averaging 23.4 points and 17.8 rebounds per game. Seventeen of her double-doubles have been achieved in the third quarter or earlier.
Reese has compiled over 20 points and 20 rebounds in the same game, the only player in the country to do so multiple times this season. She has played 16 games this season in which she has scored over 20 points. When LSU faced Texas A&M in early January, Reese grabbed a school record 26 rebounds.
The Baltimore, Maryland native gets to the free throw line at an exceptional rate, leading the nation in free throw attempts and ranking third in free throws made.
LSU is one of two undefeated teams in America and the Tigers’ 21-0 start is one of the best starts in program history. The Tigers are back in action Thursday at 7 p.m. CT to host Georgia in the PMAC.
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DEANSBORO, N.Y. - Irish eyes were smiling in Central New York this weekend.
It took a few years, but the first ever CNY Irish festival finally took place at MKJ farms in Deansboro. There was plenty of Irish music, food, and games for all to enjoy.
Following the completion of the Erie Canal, many of the Irishmen who worked on the canal, settled in the area with their families because it reminded them of home.
"Actually this looks like Ireland,” says Kathy Stockbridge, one of the board members for the festival. “We've been over that way and the Mohawk Valley region and the Adirondacks are very similar to the Wicklow County."
Organizers say plans are already in the works for next year's festival, and they hope to make it an even bigger and better one. | https://www.wktv.com/news/3rd-times-the-charm-for-central-new-york-irish-festival/article_b4a67fd8-0adf-11ed-ab92-778b0546e260.html | 2022-07-25 16:13:05 | 0 | https://www.wktv.com/news/3rd-times-the-charm-for-central-new-york-irish-festival/article_b4a67fd8-0adf-11ed-ab92-778b0546e260.html |
CLEVELAND, Nov. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Cuyahoga County, under the leadership of Council President Pernel Jones Jr. and County Executive Budish, has allocated $1 million from its American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding to Growth Opps for its GO Green Energy Fund. This investment demonstrates the county's commitment to supporting community initiatives, as well as its recognition of Growth Opps as a leader in the green energy industry. The funds will directly benefit county residents by investing in renewable energy projects in Cuyahoga County.
The grant funds provided through Growth Opps | GO Green Energy Fund, the Green Bank for the state of Ohio located in Cuyahoga County, will support clean energy projects aimed at reducing energy burden, particularly in low to moderate income communities. Our organization is a leader in the development of community owned solar energy systems, which will provide electricity to County microgrids and other customers. This investment in clean energy not only benefits the health and well-being of county residents, but also supports their financial security and overall prosperity.
The GO Green Energy Fund, using a Green Bank model and launched in 2020 with initial funding from the George Gund Foundation, offers significant potential growth opportunities for green technology. With additional funding from the Inflation Reduction Act, Growth Opps will be able to bring these advancements to communities that may have been otherwise overlooked. As an industry leader, Growth Opps is committed to investing in and promoting equitable sustainable solutions.
"We are honored to receive this grant from Cuyahoga County and grateful for their recognition of Growth Opps as a leader in the green energy industry," said Michael Jeans, CEO of Growth Opps. "These funds will not only support our mission of promoting community growth through green energy initiatives, but also provide sustainable benefit to county residents and aid in the ongoing pandemic recovery efforts."
"Green Banks are a great way to leverage necessary dollars for renewable energy and energy efficiency projects. Cuyahoga County is very fortunate to have Growth Opps in town and recognized nationally as a leader in the Green Bank sector. Our contribution of $1m will help provide seed money for drawing down hundreds of millions of dollars in the near future for clean energy projects which we are very excited about." - Mike Foley, Cuyahoga County Director of Sustainability
To learn more about Growth Opps or to keep up-to-date on new developments and activities, please visit www.growthopps.org, follow us on Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn and Instagram and subscribe to our channel on YouTube.
About Growth Opps
At Growth Opportunity Partners ("Growth Opps"), we offer community development capital, services and solutions to growing small businesses, primarily located in or benefitting disadvantaged and underserved communities in Ohio. GO Advisory accesses industry expertise and diverse talent to provide management consulting that addresses complex or persistent challenges for companies, communities, and people. GO Capital is tailored to fund your business model when you need it. Growth Opps established the GO Green Energy Fund using a Green Bank model that can deploy mission-driven capital to support small - large scale, commercial, community, and industrial renewable energy project development.
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WOODLANDS, Texas, April 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- PURIS, North America's leading provider of trenchless infrastructure renewal solutions, is pleased to announce the acquisition of the assets of D&D Water & Sewer, Inc. (D&D). Headquartered in Canton, MI and boasting a 50+ year track record of success, D&D provides the region with specialized underground infrastructure installation and repair solutions.
Mick Fegan, Chief Executive Officer at PURIS, commented, "The combination of D&D's local expertise and purpose-built operational capabilities enhance PURIS's ability to address the needs of clients located across North America. The D&D acquisition expands our self-perform capabilities, driving savings for our clients, and builds on the success of our existing Murphy Pipeline Contractors business, an industry-leader in drinking water infrastructure rehabilitation. Along with renewing larger diameter potable water transmission lines, we now can replace smaller-diameter lead service lines that have become a growing concern in communities across North America."
Mark DiMichele, President of D&D, added, "I am thrilled to join the PURIS family of companies. The PURIS platform provides D&D with the resources required for continued growth and allows us to better serve our existing clients by offering them an expanded suite of trenchless solutions." DiMichele has joined the PURIS leadership team and will continue to play a key role on PURIS's operations team.
"D&D's capabilities are uniquely-positioned to address the urgent need to improve the safety and efficiency of drinking water distribution. This acquisition will help support the growing demand for our solutions," said Glenn Shor, Chairman of PURIS and Partner at JFLCO.
About PURIS
Headquartered in The Woodlands, Texas, PURIS, a J.F. Lehman portfolio company, operates throughout North America and provides innovative, high-quality solutions to the sanitary, storm, and potable water markets. Leveraging decades of experience, PURIS delivers its proven solutions using an unrivaled portfolio of infrastructure renewal services, such as thermal and ultraviolet cured-in-place pipe (CIPP), pipe bursting, geopolymer lining systems, CompressionFit® HDPE lining, and horizontal directional drilling. Clients also benefit from PURIS's in-house inspection and liner manufacturing capabilities, ensuring quality service and efficiency. This comprehensive suite of technologies enables PURIS to offer clients the optimal rehabilitation solution for each unique application.
For more information about PURIS and its family of companies, please visit www.puriscorp.com.
About J.F. Lehman & Company, Inc.
Founded in 1992, J.F. Lehman & Company focuses exclusively on investing in the aerospace, defense, maritime, government and environmental industries. The firm has offices in New York and Washington, D.C.
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SHENZHEN, China, Dec. 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Huawei Mobile Innovation & Development Competition recently concluded after over 2,500 innovative app submissions from more than 5,000 teams over the past 100-plus days. More than 530 student developer teams and over 500 women developers participated in the contest, putting on full display the innovations by young developers and women developers.
Record number of participants, showcasing a vast array of innovations
This contest was held in five global regions: China, Asia Pacific, Europe, Middle East & Africa, and Latin America, and featured record numbers of registered teams and entries.
In the China competition region, Koudai Story won the All-Scenario Coverage Award. The app is supported on a wide range of different devices, including watches, telematics devices, and tablets, to make storytelling accessible at any time. The Student Innovation Award winners included Rehabilitation Housekeeper and WEight, the first of which comes integrated with Cloud Debugging and Cloud Testing and eases rehabilitation training, and the last of which incorporates Cloud Functions and Cloud DB and offers healthy diet solutions.
Other competition regions also attracted premium submissions with enormous social value, which aim to pave the way toward a brighter and more innovative digital future. For example, KonsultaMD in Asia Pacific bridges the divide between patients and medical personnel, and provides high-level health consultation services. GreenIt in Europe counteracts climate change by helping lay the groundwork for a carbon-free future. In the Middle East & Africa competition region, Us And Them helps children with intellectual disabilities receive scientific rehabilitation training at home. In Latin America, Sofie - Red de bienestar provides emotional support for a wide range of users.
Winning apps
Enticing incentives and support for developers, inspiring smart innovations for all scenarios
This year's contest featured an exciting slate of rewards, including special incentives and serverless service resources from AppGallery Connect.
Huawei will continue to support global developers as they break new ground, by providing an array of competitions and incentives, as well as an innovation-centric ecosystem that makes smart solutions more accessible than ever before.
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INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Indiana’s governor signed a bill banning all gender-affirming care for minors Wednesday, joining at least 12 other states that have enacted laws restricting or banning such care.
Republican Gov. Eric Holcomb signed the legislation after Republican majorities in the Legislature approved it. The law will go into effect July 1, and trans youth currently taking medication to transition would have until the end of the year to stop doing so.
Holcomb had told reporters Tuesday that the bill on his desk was vague and had not indicated he would sign it or veto it.
“Permanent gender-changing surgeries with lifelong impacts and medically prescribed preparation for such a transition should occur as an adult, not as a minor,” Holcomb said in a statement.
Opponents of the legislation said the types of care the bill would ban, such as hormone therapy and puberty blockers, are vital and often life-saving for transgender kids. Medical providers say most of the procedures banned in the bill are reversible and safe for minors. Transgender medical treatments for children and teens have been available in the U.S. for more than a decade and are endorsed by major medical associations.
The American Civil Liberties Union of Indiana called Holcomb’s decision “a devastating development for transgender youth” and said it intended to fight the law.
“In addition to targeting an already vulnerable group, this law blatantly disregards the rights of parents and families to make decisions about their children’s health,” the group’s executive director, Jane Henegar, said in a statement. “The ACLU is dedicated to overturning this unconstitutional law and is confident the state will find itself completely incapable of defending it in court.”
But supporters of the legislation have contended such care is not reversible or carries side effects that only an adult — and not a minor’s parent — can consent to.
Lawmakers also banned gender-transition surgeries for minors in the state, though hospital representatives in Indiana told lawmakers doctors do not perform genital surgeries for minors or provide them surgery referrals.
At least 12 other states have enacted laws restricting or banning gender-affirming care for minors: Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, Georgia, Idaho, Iowa, Kentucky, Mississippi, Tennessee, Utah, South Dakota and West Virginia. Federal judges have blocked enforcement of laws in Alabama and Arkansas, and nearly two dozen states are considering bills this year to restrict or ban care.
Most recently, Republican Idaho Gov. Brad Little signed a bill criminalizing gender-affirming medical care for transgender youth into law on Tuesday evening.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — Average long-term U.S. mortgage rates inched up this week following last week’s mammoth jump, the biggest in 35 years.
Mortgage buyer Freddie Mac reported Thursday that the 30-year rate ticked up to 5.81% this week, from last week’s 5.78%. Last week’s average — which jumped more than a half-point from the previous week — was the highest since November of 2008 during the housing crisis. One year ago, the average 30-year rate was 3.02%.
The average rate on 15-year, fixed-rate mortgages, popular among those refinancing their homes, rose to 4.92% from 4.81% last week. A year ago, the rate was 2.34%.
Last week, the Federal Reserve raised its benchmark rate by three-quarters of a point, the biggest single hike since 1994.
The Fed’s unusually large rate hike came after government data showed U.S. inflation rose in May to a four-decade high of 8.6%. The Fed’s benchmark short-term rate, which affects many consumer and business loans, will now be pegged to a range of 1.5% to 1.75% — and Fed policymakers forecast a doubling of that range by year’s end.
Higher borrowing rates appear to be slowing the housing market, an important pillar of the economy.
Sales of previously occupied U.S. homes slowed for the fourth consecutive month in May as climbing mortgage rates and record high prices discouraged house hunters. Existing home sales fell 3.4% last month from April to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 5.41 million, the National Association of Realtors said Tuesday.
Even as home sales slowed, home prices kept climbing in May. The national median home price jumped 14.8% in May from a year earlier to $407,600. That’s an all-time high according to data going back to 1999, NAR said.
The brisk jump in rates, along with a sharp increase in home prices, has been pushing potential homebuyers out of the market. Mortgage applications are down more than 10% from last year and refinancings are off 77%, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association.
Those figures are likely to worsen with more Fed rate increases a near certainty and layoffs in the housing sector have already begun. So far this month, the online real estate broker Redfin said it was laying off 8% of its workers and Compass said it was letting go of 450 employees. | https://www.wearegreenbay.com/business/ap-business/average-long-term-us-mortgage-rates-inch-up-to-5-81/ | 2022-06-23 16:32:03 | 0 | https://www.wearegreenbay.com/business/ap-business/average-long-term-us-mortgage-rates-inch-up-to-5-81/ |
NORMAL — As Paige Robinson discovers the differences between Division II and Division I basketball, the new Illinois State player likes what she sees.
And ISU coach Kristen Gillespie certainly likes what she sees from the former Division II All-American.
“We can be hands on with the coaches here. I really like that aspect of Division I so far,” Robinson said Tuesday after an ISU practice at Redbird Arena. “In D2 we had (summer) conditioning and weights and we got to play open gym, but never got to do skill workouts or team practices or anything with coaches.”
The 5-foot-10 Robinson was the national Division II Player of the Year in 2021 at Drury. She was a two-time All-American who scored over 2,000 points at the Springfield, Missouri, school.
Along with Robinson, junior college transfer Daijah Smith and freshmen Taylor Veach and Abbie Aalsma are getting their first taste of being Redbirds as Division I coaches are permitted eight hours of contact per week in the summer.
A fifth newcomer, junior college transfer Ta’Shonna Wright-Gaskins is finishing some academic responsibilities before joining the Redbirds for the fall semester in August, according to Gillespie.
Gillespie says Robinson, a graduate transfer who will play one season at ISU, has been everything she had hoped.
“She’s really darn good. I think she will turn some heads this year,” said the ISU coach. “You can tell she has played four years of college basketball at a really high level. The two coaches she had at Drury ran an incredible, championship level program. She’s been fun to coach the last month. She wants to be great.”
A native of Bethany, Robinson already feels comfortable at ISU.
“The girls are super welcoming. It feels like home,” she said. “I’ve only got one year, so it’s going to be kind of tough. But I think we’re meshing really well so far. We’ve got a lot of room to grow, but we’re getting in every single day and putting work in. I think we’re going to have a really good season.”
Similarly optimistic is Smith, a 5-11 guard who averaged 17.3 points and 6.1 rebounds to earn junior college All-American honors at Wabash Valley last season. Smith has two years at ISU and previously played Division I basketball at Illinois-Chicago and Indiana State.
“I feel like I’m in a better environment than I’ve been in before, and I’m excited to see what’s coming,” said Smith. “I’m pretty well prepared for this year coming up. We’re going to be pretty good. I’m super excited. A lot of pieces are coming together slowly but surely.”
“Daijah had thumb surgery at the beginning of May so she’s slowly getting into things,” Gillespie said. “She hasn’t been able to do a lot of contact stuff, but what I’ve seen I’ve been really impressed with. She’s a big guard who will have an impact on the game with or without the ball.”
A 5-9 guard from Waupun, Wisconsin, Aalsma is “getting used to new terminology and a whole new system, how to read plays and ball screens.”
Aalsma was a three-time All-State selection, averaged 21.3 points her senior season and is Waupun’s all-time leading scorer.
“Abbie is going to be outstanding. I don’t know if our staff realized how athletic she was,” Gillespie said. “She’s a freshman in newcomer mode, thinking about a thousand things. When that stuff becomes muscle memory, she has a chance to be really special.”
Aalsma sees progress being made in her adjustment to college basketball.
“The first month I’ve been overthinking everything and predetermining my moves,” she said. “The more I’m in the gym and the more I’m in practice, I’m learning how to just play more and do it all based off my instincts.”
Aalsma likes the added physicality of the college game.
“In practice, we just go at each other, which is really fun,” said Aalsma. “I love it. I think that will make us even better as we get going.”
Veach, a 5-11 guard from Dewitt, Iowa, is anxious to put a back injury behind her and return to unrestricted action.
“They are putting in a lot of new stuff now. I’m trying on the side to really take note of the players who have been here and how they do stuff,” Veach said. “The team has been awesome helping me and so supportive.”
“Taylor had a great first two weeks then tweaked her back a little bit,” said Gillespie of the four-time All-Stater. “We really liked what we saw. She’s such a physical guard. She can shoot the 3, and we haven’t had a player who can get to the foul line like her. She loves physicality around the rim.”
The ISU coach uses about 3½ of the allowed eight hours in two team practices per week over the summer. Her players spend the rest of that time on conditioning.
“We really hit the strength and conditioning part hard,” Gillespie said. “Then we spend the rest of time in on court skill development and putting in some of our basic offensive principles.” | https://pantagraph.com/sports/college/illinois-state/watch-now-newcomers-to-play-key-roles-for-illinois-state-womens-basketball/article_fc3b6890-fcc0-11ec-b69a-432c268b799a.html | 2022-07-06 16:14:11 | 1 | https://pantagraph.com/sports/college/illinois-state/watch-now-newcomers-to-play-key-roles-for-illinois-state-womens-basketball/article_fc3b6890-fcc0-11ec-b69a-432c268b799a.html |
FISHERS — The City of Fishers held a ribbon cutting ceremony for a brand-new waterfront park that comes with a controversial price tag for non-residents.
Geist Waterfront Park, located on Olio Road in Fishers, officially opens on Saturday.
The city turned the last piece of undeveloped land along the lake into a public access point for Fishers residents. It was a $30 million project, including land and construction costs.
“Geist Reservoir has always been a great amenity in our city, but up until this park, the only public access you’d have to the lake is to literally buy a home on it,” Fishers Mayor Scott Fadness said. “We had the opportunity to turn this last bit of land, that wasn’t developed yet, into a public access point for our residents.”
To use the reservoir, residents can sign-up for a smart pass for free. For non-residents, the City Council approved a $50 fee – a move that has generated a heated debate among council members.
The passes must be purchased 48 hours in advance. Guests will scan the digital smart pass to gain access to the park. Those who do not have a smartphone can pick up a physical copy of the pass.
The community's main concern is the $50 parking fee only applies to people who don't live in Fishers.
Residents and some leaders said that rate is too high to use the reservoir for just a few hours.
However, those who support the park say it’s a great, family-friendly amenity.
The council will revisit the fee in one year.
The park will be open from dusk until dawn, with swimming hours from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily from Memorial Day to Labor Day.
For more information on the park or to register for entry, click here. | https://www.wrtv.com/news/local-news/city-of-fishers-holds-ribbon-cutting-ceremony-for-new-geist-waterfront-park | 2023-05-25 00:27:55 | 0 | https://www.wrtv.com/news/local-news/city-of-fishers-holds-ribbon-cutting-ceremony-for-new-geist-waterfront-park |
This story is part of “Corpo RanfLA: Terra Cruiser,” a special collaboration between rafa esparza, Image magazine and Commonwealth and Council. See how the whole project came to be here.
I moved to New York in 2015. I’m from Mexico City, where I was doing screen printing and had a brand under a different name, YtinifninfinitY — now my brand is Barragán. The brand is a lot of clothing, some art pieces and some performance. Recently, I’ve just been showing artwork, and that’s something kind of new. I’m trying to do my practice, stepping away from fashion.
Growing up and seeing fashion, I liked the set, the music — the whole environment. That’s how I got into fashion, through all this fantasy. I try to deliver the whole story on a runway show. It’s really important for me to have control over the whole environment — casting, everything that’s going on.
Barragán started off doing performance. It was a little funny — at New York Fashion Week, they were really confused about why we weren’t doing a show, just a performance. It was considered “weird” in the beginning, until other brands started doing the same. For me, it’s personally more fulfilling if a performance is happening — the audience interacts more.
For example, we’ve had a giant rock — we re-created the Sisyphus etymology story. Models were pushing the rock on a ramp and then moving the rock through the audience (we definitely scratched the whole floor). That was one of my favorite ones. I guess the feeling of the piece, the people interacting and trying to avoid the rock, was really beautiful to see. If I had to describe the aesthetic of my work in one word, it would be “disruptive.” You always want to be disruptive in a way that says, “Look at me.”
I met rafa esparza when he was installing at the Whitney, maybe around 2016. He invited me to come see his work. Since then, we’ve connected in so many ways. We grew up really similarly — his parents are from Durango, my parents from Mexico City. We’ve been collaborating organically — we never think too much about it; it just happens. He helped me in my last runway show and did a mask of my face. I don’t like to wave at the end of the shows — it’s not my thing. I don’t like the attention; it makes me feel a little nervous. So we re-created my face in a mask, and we had this kid waving with my face. That was kind of a little joke — it was confusing because the mask looks so realistic; my face was cast and then rafa painted it. I really loved that.
At the beginning of the year, I was in L.A. and rafa was looking for a specific person who sells these mechanical ride machines. We drove a couple of hours away to meet this person who has maybe a thousand of these machines in their yard. rafa had this idea of, “Oh, I want to do something with this,” but he wasn’t sure what exactly at that moment — he didn’t know yet that he would be using this mechanical ride for a performance at Basel. We kind of tried the machines out, looking for the one that looked more like something he could remember from his childhood. He got one, and then we drove back to his house — it was so heavy trying to get the thing out of the truck.
Then the idea kept evolving, and he was like, “I would like people to be part of the machine.” I was thinking, “I would love people to put a coin in it,” which then changed into a kind of raffle ticket that rafa wanted to send to all the riders. And that was it. We definitely wanted to make something physical — something people could take home with them from the performance. What we made actually looks like a ticket, an old pink one from a carnival. It has this feeling of something you’ve found.
We decided to print the font in blue — blue is a color that rafa has been using a lot in his drawings. He likes to use a blue pen. So the front of the ticket has a number and his name, and on the back, he changed the year of the piece to 2202, instead of 2022. And I’m trying to get the same paint — this crazy paint used for cars — that he is using for the piece, so that we can use really tiny splashes on the tickets, so each one is going to look a little different.
We didn’t plan this — it was all organic. For some reason, I was there from the beginning of “Corpo RanfLA: Terra Cruiser.” It’s really cute that it happened that way. | https://www.latimes.com/lifestyle/image/story/2022-11-29/victor-barragan-creates-ticket-for-rafa-esparza-art-basel-miami | 2022-11-29 13:08:14 | 1 | https://www.latimes.com/lifestyle/image/story/2022-11-29/victor-barragan-creates-ticket-for-rafa-esparza-art-basel-miami |
New, powerful Optoma ZU920T and ZU920TST added to DuraCore laser projector range
LAS VEGAS, June 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Optoma, a world-leading manufacturer of large display products and the #1 DLP® brand worldwide and in the Americas,* today at InfoComm introduced two new fixed lens, WUXGA laser projectors designed to bring high brightness, dependability, and cutting-image technology to the professional installation market. The Optoma ZU920T and ZU920TST deliver in spades on brightness and accurate color reproduction, along with installation flexibility and lifetime reliability, bringing to life stunning imagery and captivating content.
Following Optoma's award-winning ZU720T** projector, the new ZU920T series offers the main features and benefits of its predecessor, including high brightness, color precision and quiet operation. Awarded "Best of Show" at InfoComm 2022 by Projector Central, the ZU920TST offers an impressive 0.65:1 short throw ratio alternative to accommodate a variety of end-user scenarios and professional environments, such as short throw digital signage, edge-blending, projection mapping, simulation, and immersive installations.
The ZU920T and ZU920TST are 4K and HDR compatible, feature 9,800 lumens and a 3,000,000:1 contrast ratio, producing lifelike visuals with rich detail and bright colors. Designed to meet the demand for high brightness products that do not require interchangeable lenses, the ZU920T series offer a fixed, telecentric lens design with full motorized lens-shift and 1.6x motorized zoom and focus, delivering the same flexibility of interchangeable lens solutions at affordable price-points.
Engineered with DuraCore technology, the ZU920T series feature a dust-resistant IP5X certified optical engine for 24/7 operation capabilities, offering true maintenance-free projection for up to 30,000 hours of powerful performance in Eco mode. Supporting continuous 24-hour operation and featuring built-in edge-blending, warping and four-corner correction, as well as 360-degree and portrait installation modes, the ZU920T series provides superior versatility to accommodate even the most complex installations.
"Building on the success of the ZU720T series, we are thrilled to expand our line of DuraCore laser ProScene projectors which will further address the various needs of our ProAV customers," shared Jeffrey Perry, Product Manager at Optoma. "Designed to fulfill the performance needs of nearly every ProAV segment, our full line-up of high brightness, fixed lens WUXGA laser projectors offers our end-users with an array of robust display solutions that simplify installations and enhance visual experiences."
A value-added solution, the Optoma Management Suite (OMS)™ is available on the ZU920T and ZU720T series, offering IT administrators and technicians a real time remote platform to monitor, manage, and diagnose multiple displays simultaneously. OMS enables technicians to check the status and make configurations to optimize performance and broadcast emergency messages, alerts, or announcements across on-site displays.
ZU920T and ZU920TST key features:
- Resolution: WUXGA (1920 x 1200)
- Brightness: 9,800 lumens
- Contrast ratio: 3,000,000:1 with Extreme Black enabled
- Color: HDR compatibility
- ZU920TST Throw Ratio: 0.65:1
- Light Source: DuraCore laser with up to 30,000 hours of operation (Eco mode)
- Image size: Up to 300"
- Flexible installation features:1.6x zoom, 24/7, 360-degree and portrait mode operation, built-in edge-blending, warping, full motorized lens shift and four-corner correction
- I/Os: 2x HDMI in/ 1 HDMI out, HDBaseT, VGA, 3D Sync in and out, 12V trigger, LAN, RS-232 control and 2x 10W speakers with audio in/out
The ZU920T and ZU920TST are available for an estimated street price in the U.S. and Canada of $10,999 / $14,299 CAD and $12,999 / $16,999 CAD, respectively.
For more information, please visit: www.optomausa.com/product-details/zu920t and www.optomausa.com/product-details/zu920tst.
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**The Optoma ZU720T was awarded a "2020 Best of the Year Awards" from Projector Central.
About Optoma Technology, Inc.
Optoma combines cutting-edge technology and innovation to deliver remarkable visual display products designed to connect audiences with engaging video experiences. From the company's ProScene projectors and Creative Touch interactive flat panel displays, to LED displays, Optoma's suite of products can meet the demands of nearly any professional environment, including conference rooms and classrooms, digital signage, corporate, houses of worship, retail, simulation environments and control rooms. Optoma Technology is the U.S. headquarters for The Optoma Group, with continental headquarters also in Europe and Asia.
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- GreenLight's messenger RNA production process is transferable to large-scale equipment and CMO facilities
- Technology transfer and scale-up from lab bench to Samsung's commercial facility was completed in seven months
- GreenLight's mRNA synthesis reaction had a titer of 12g/L at a commercial scale and produced 650g of mRNA
- The mRNA synthesis reaction was achieved without the need for customization, using standard equipment for Contract Development and Manufacturing Companies (CDMO)
- Commercial-scale run has demonstrated production—in a single facility—of both Drug Substance and LNP formulation, allowing the production of bulk Drug Product
BOSTON and INCHEON, South Korea, Aug. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- GreenLight Biosciences (Nasdaq: GRNA), a biotechnology company dedicated to making ribonucleic acid (RNA) products affordable and accessible for human health and agriculture, and Samsung Biologics (KRX: 207940.KS), a leading global CDMO providing fully integrated end-to-end contract development and manufacturing services, announced the successful completion of the first commercial-scale engineering run for the companies' mRNA production partnership.
Since the announcement of the strategic partnership between GreenLight Biosciences and Samsung Biologics in late 2021, technology transfer and scale-up from the lab bench to Samsung's commercial facility was completed in seven months, demonstrating platform adaptability and scalability.
GreenLight's process—from drug substance and lipid nanoparticle formulation to bulk drug product—can be completed in the same facility, an important capability. GreenLight's mRNA synthesis reaction had a titer of 12g/L at commercial scale and produced 650g of mRNA.
The company's RNA platform allowed GreenLight to move from conceptualizing an mRNA vaccine to delivering released clinical trial material in less than two years. With the demonstration at Samsung, and with GreenLight's Covid booster vaccine clinical trial expected to start in 2022, GreenLight would be capable of supplying mRNA vaccine at a commercial scale.
"This demonstrates a major achievement in our continuing goal to offer one-stop end-to-end mRNA production from Drug Substance to Aseptic Fill Finish to commercial release, all from a single site, as we strive across our biomanufacturing network to fight the pandemic," said John Rim, CEO and President at Samsung Biologics.
Earlier this year, Samsung Biologics completed the expansion of its mRNA drug substance manufacturing suite at its Songdo headquarters, where the company is now fully equipped to provide end-to-end mRNA production for clients.
"One of the greatest challenges when producing quality pharmaceuticals is advancing from a small lab to large-scale commercial production," said GreenLight CEO Andrey Zarur. "We are grateful for the help and support of Samsung in demonstrating that our small mRNA process can scale in a linear fashion to the industrial scale that will be needed to help satisfy the vaccine needs of humanity."
To date, all comparability data conforms with expected outcomes, indicating successful scale up and fit of GreenLight's process to Samsung Biologics' Songdo facility. A second engineering run will start in August, to implement improvements indicated by the first run and to demonstrate repeatability at scale.
About GreenLight Biosciences
GreenLight Biosciences aims to address some of the world's biggest problems by delivering on the full potential of RNA for human health and agriculture. Our RNA platform allows us to research, design, and manufacture for human, animal, and plant health. In human health, this includes messenger RNA vaccines and therapeutics. In agriculture, this includes RNA to protect honeybees and a range of crops. The company's platform is protected by numerous patents. GreenLight's human health product candidates are in the pre-clinical stage, and its product candidates for the agriculture market are in the early stages of development or regulatory review. GreenLight is a public benefit corporation that trades under the ticker GRNA on Nasdaq. For more information, visit https://www.greenlightbiosciences.com/
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Head of Media Relations
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For investors, email: investors@greenlightbio.com
About Samsung Biologics Co., Ltd.
Samsung Biologics (KRX: 207940.KS) is a fully integrated CDMO offering state-of-the-art contract development and manufacturing services. With proven regulatory approvals, the largest capacity, and the fastest throughput, Samsung Biologics is an award-winning partner of choice and is uniquely able to support the development and manufacturing of biologics products at every stage of the process while meeting the evolving needs of biopharmaceutical companies worldwide. For more information, visit samsungbiologics.com.
Samsung Biologics contact:
Senior Director of Global Marketing Communications
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DALLAS — The first solution is to diagnose the problem, and there are varied opinions why the Celtics are 8-8 in their past 16 games and why they were completely humiliated Tuesday in Oklahoma City by the Thunder.
Jaylen Brown criticized the team for its lackadaisical attitude approaching games. Coach Joe Mazzulla is unsure why his team entered Tuesday is if it hadn’t read the scouting report on anyone besides Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, who was a late scratch.
Jayson Tatum doesn’t appear concerned about the recent skid because of the expected dips that every team experiences during the NBA season. Malcolm Brogdon believes the players need to take allowing 150 points to Oklahoma City and its showboating in the process personally.
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The answer is the Celtics need to be better prepared, stop relying on offense to get early leads, and actually put together a complete defensive game. The Thunder scored 70 points in the paint against the Celtics, showing no respect for their ability to protect the rim or even knock a driver on their butt.
Robert Williams didn’t play Tuesday to rest his surgically repaired knee, but he’ll return Thursday against the Dallas Mavericks. The Celtics’ lack of paint protection can’t necessarily be blamed all on missing Williams, since the roster lacks another enforcer and solid rim protector.
The perimeter defenders have to be in full rhythm to prevent teams from attacking the paint at will.
“They tested our individual defense and we didn’t guard the ball as well as we should have,” Mazzulla said of the Thunder. “They were ready to play and we weren’t. I have to get our guys ready to play. I can be better and the guys can be better. We all have to be better.
“You can’t overreact to a game like this, in my opinion. We have to handle it and I’ll care more about how we respond in the next game and the future.”
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The good news for the Celtics: They still led the Eastern Conference pending Brooklyn’s result at Chicago. And every NBA team has a weakness. There is no flawless team this season. The Bucks lost by 40 at Memphis last month.
Blowouts are part of the NBA package for every team. Even the contenders occasionally get humbled. But there seems to be a bigger problem here than one bad night or “they (opposing team) just shot the lights out.”
The Celtics should have been ticked off after their loss on Sunday to Denver but yet they played worse against a Thunder team without its best player. It’s going to be up to the leaders of the team to ensure the Celtics are prepared for more than the national-TV games.
“It’s just a maturity and mind-set thing,” Brown said. “You can’t come out and expect teams to just give it to you. We’ve been saying you’ve got to expect teams’ best shot. That’s exactly what’s happening. Teams are coming out, they’re ready, amped to play. We’re thinking we’re just going to stroll out and just figure it out.”
Brown isn’t the only Celtic who believes the team is approaching certain games too casually. But is it up to Mazzulla to tell a bunch of grown men to respect their opponent or play focused on both sides of that ball? Or should he expect professionalism and preparation at all times?
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It does appear that messages need to be relayed to the players, especially on nights like Tuesday when they are playing a League Pass game. Motivation shouldn’t be an issue Thursday against Luka Doncic on a national-TV stage. But what about Saturday at San Antonio?
Of Boston’s 12 losses, five are to the Bulls (two), Magic (two), and Thunder.
“That’s the beautiful thing about basketball,” Brown said. “Who cares about what your name is? You’ve got to live up to it every single night. You’ve got to be the Boston Celtics every single night. That’s a great honor. (Tuesday) we let everybody down because we let the rope go and we just let this team embarrass us. That was the most discouraging part for me. But we’ve got to get this (expletive) back right and we will.”
There has to be more of a sense of urgency going forward because all the equity built by that 18-4 start is gone. The rest of the Eastern Conference is making up ground and the Celtics can no longer rely on their reputation or stellar offensive beginning to get wins in January. November is over.
“We haven’t played to that standard,” Tatum said. “Everybody in the NBA Is pretty good on any given night. [We have] a responsibility to respond and bounce back from this. You never want to lose like that, but I wouldn’t say it hurts deeply because when we win by 50 I’m not that much more excited than if we won by 5.”
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Tatum is correct about it being just one of 82 games, and the Celtics can change the perception of their direction and this road trip by winning the next two games. But it’s apparent that focus and energy are issues and it’s going to take a collective effort to get it back, even if everyone doesn’t think the issue is major. It’s major enough.
Gary Washburn is a Globe columnist. He can be reached at gary.washburn@globe.com. Follow him on Twitter @GwashburnGlobe. | https://www.bostonglobe.com/2023/01/04/sports/celtics-left-answer-recent-losing-efforts-including-after-giving-up-150-points-thunder/ | 2023-01-05 02:56:34 | 0 | https://www.bostonglobe.com/2023/01/04/sports/celtics-left-answer-recent-losing-efforts-including-after-giving-up-150-points-thunder/ |
By RONALD BLUM
AP Baseball Writer
NEW YORK (AP) — Justin Verlander pitched four-hit ball over seven innings, Kyle Tucker hit a three-run homer and the Houston Astros beat the Yankees 3-1 Friday night to stop New York’s 15-game home winning streak.
Hours after Aaron Judge agreed to a $19 million, one-year contract with the Yankees that avoided an arbitration hearing, New York was greeted with loud ovations by just its third home sellout crowd this season. Judge went 0 for 4 as the major league-best Yankees (52-19) lost for just the fourth time in their last 23 games overall.
With wife Kate Upton watching from a first-row seat behind the plate, Verlander (9-3) averaged 95.5 mph with his fastball, up from 94.8 mph coming in during his first season since Tommy John surgery. The 39-year-old right-hander, a two-time Cy Young Award winner, struck out three and walked one, lowering his ERA to 2.22.
New York got its run in the sixth when Giancarlo Stanton hit an opposite-field drive into the right field second deck for the second night in a row, his 16th home run this season.
Phil Maton pitched out of trouble in the eighth, striking out Judge on a curveball with one on, and Stanton and Josh Donaldson, both on sliders, to strand two runners.
Rafael Montero, pitching for a third straight day for the first time this season, walked Aaron Hicks with one out and pinch-hitter Matt Carpenter with two outs. Montero retired DJ LeMahieu on a groundout for his fifth save.
Luis Severino (4-2) escaped two-on jams in the fourth and fifth — shouting demonstrably both times — then allowed Alex Bregman’s one-out double in the sixth. Pitching carefully, Severino walked Yordan Alvarez and threw a first-pitch fastball that Tucker drove into the right-field seats for his 14th home run this year.
DONALDSON WATCH
Donaldson got into a verbal confrontation with another opponent after he didn’t run hard out of the box on his second-inning double that hopped the right-center wall and flipped his bat into catcher Jason Castro. At the end of the inning, Donaldson cupped a hand to an ear while looking at the Astros dugout, then shrugged shoulders.
Donaldson referred to White Sox star Tim Anderson as “Jackie” on May 21 — a reference to Jackie Robinson — earning the third baseman a one-game suspension.
WEB GEM
Hicks, moved to left field from center for much of this season, made a leaping, sprawling backhand catch in the left-field corner to rob Jose Altuve of an extra-base hit leading off the fourth. In the middle of the infield, Severino raised both arms and screamed.
HE’S BACK
Jake Meyers started in center and went 0 for 3 with three strikeouts from the No. 9 slot in his first major league action since Game 4 of last year’s AL Division Series against the Chicago White Sox, when he injured his left shoulder Meyers hit .250 with three homers and four RBIs during a 14-game injury rehabilitation assignment at Triple-A Sugar Land.
TRAINER’S ROOM
Astros: To make room for Meyers, outfielder Jose Siri was optioned to Sugar Land and outfielder Dillon Thomas was designated for assignment. … RHP Jake Ordorizzi to Sugar Land (PCL) on a rehab assignment. … SS Jeremy Peña, sidelined since June 13 by an injured left thumb, could be actvated Saturday.
Yankees: LHP Aroldis Chapman (left Achilles tendinitis) struck out one in an eight-pitch seventh inning for Double-A Somerset, his first game action since May 22.
UP NEXT
RHP Gerritt Cole (6-1, 3.14) starts for the Yankees on Saturday after taking a no-hit bid into the eighth inning at Tampa Bay. RHP Cristian Javier (4-3, 3.07) starts for the Astros.
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Children of America who may feel trapped by NPR in the back seat of the family car, or at the breakfast table — listen up! You may be chomping on a gold mine.
Delta Dental's annual poll of parents reveals this week that the average amount the Tooth Fairy slips under the pillow in exchange for a child's lost tooth has climbed to $6.23 — a 16% jump!
Justin Wolfers, the esteemed economist at the University of Michigan, told us, "The children of America are getting what their parents are not: Pay rises that more than compensate for inflation."
(Inflation, you may have heard on this very network, is at 6.4%.)
Professor Wolfers cites several factors in the skyrocketing Tooth Index.
For one, the supply of teeth in a child's mouth is limited, finite and non-renewable.
"Each child, despite the rising incentives offered by the tooth fairy, still only loses 20 teeth," he reminds us. "And even that takes 10-12 years."
Then he notes there is what economists call excessive concentration. The Tooth Fairy is a monopoly. There is no Tooth Elf — or Toothlestiltskin — a child can turn to for a higher price.
"For far too long," says the professor, "the Tooth Fairy has managed to force kids to accept low prices, and made parents willing accomplices."
The Tooth Fairy used to slip a dollar or one euro coin under the pillows of our daughters when they lost a tooth. As I look back on it now: how miserly. I wonder if our 16-year-old can still file a federal suit to charge she was underpaid by that robber baron of children's teeth who cloaks themselves under the whimsical name, Tooth Fairy. To the ramparts!
And finally, notes Professor Wolfers, "losing a tooth is no longer a carefree rite of childhood passage." Young people today must worry about social security and other government programs running out of money before they need it.
"That tooth is a key part of their financial futures," he explains. "It's little wonder that little tykes are asking big bucks for them."
Professor Wolfers predicts that "the tooth market will normalize," if Congress can act to reduce the national deficit, and develop a bipartisan plan to save social security from bankruptcy.
Parents all over America might rally for Congress to reach that deal now. Save Social Security! And break the Tooth Fairopoly!
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GENEVA (AP) — Twenty-five people have been treated for burns after walking on hot coal in northern Switzerland, according to police.
Emergency services were alerted to injuries at a private event on the Au peninsula on Lake Zurich Tuesday evening, Zurich canton (state) police said in a statement.
They said that 25 people were given medical treatment at the scene, and 13 of them were hospitalized with more severe injuries. Investigators secured evidence and started an investigation into the circumstances of the incident.
There was no immediate word on why people at the event walked over hot coal. | https://www.seattletimes.com/nation-world/world/25-treated-after-people-walk-over-hot-coal-in-switzerland/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=Referral&utm_campaign=RSS_nation-world | 2022-06-15 09:02:50 | 0 | https://www.seattletimes.com/nation-world/world/25-treated-after-people-walk-over-hot-coal-in-switzerland/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=Referral&utm_campaign=RSS_nation-world |
Which ‘Bubble Guppies’ toys are best?
The “Bubble Guppies” first swam into our hearts in 2011, when they became a staple of the Nick Jr. lineup. Since then, these CGI cuties have helped teach kids about all sorts of topics and life lessons. You can invite these little merpeople into your home in the form of “Bubble Guppies” toys. From playsets to toy cars, plush dolls and bath toys, “Bubble Guppies” toys have many options. If you’re looking for a toy that is adorable and fun to play with, the Bubble Guppies Swim-sational School Bus is the top choice.
What to know before you buy a ‘Bubble Guppies’ toy
Characters
The “Bubble Guppies” feature a group of preschool-age mergirls and merboys and their teacher, Mr. Grouper. Molly and Gil co-host the show. Goby, Deema, Oona, Nonny and the newly introduced, Zooli, are imaginative children who have all sorts of adventures. Gil has a pet puppy named Bubble Puppy. A group of small goldfish called The Little Fish serves as guides for the viewers in each episode. The characters are diverse in their hair, skin and fin colors, representing many groups for an inclusive show. They each have a distinct personality. Molly is a musical guppy who is a born leader and a really good friend. Gil is energetic and ready to jump into any activity. Goby loves to use his imagination to create stories and new adventures. Deema loves to be the center of attention and enjoys speaking in a singsong voice and making others laugh. Oona is a polite and shy girl who is excited to learn new things. Nonny is a calm, intelligent, cautious guppy with an advanced vocabulary. Zooli is a spunky, smart animal expert introduced in Season 5. The characters balance each other well, and you can find toys that match the child’s personality for whom you are buying a “Bubble Guppies” toy.
Bath toys
Since the Bubble Guppies live in the water, there is an ocean full of bath toys from which you can choose. Look for dolls such as a Molly doll whose hair changes color in the bath depending on the water’s temperature. You can also find fun bath squirters. There are even finger puppet sets and plush toys for the bath.
Plush dolls
There are plush dolls of all the characters that come individually or in sets. Some are stuffed with beans that make them delightful to play with and hold.
Snap-on toys
You can find plastic toys of the characters with snap-on features like clothes and accessories. A fun hair salon playset with various snap-on hairdos and even bubbles for pretend hair washing. These sets are perfect for little hands.
Ramp toys
“Bubble Guppies” toys have a series of characters that roll down ramps. They are fun toys with movement.
Racer vehicles
You can find Fin-tastic Racer vehicles featuring Gil, Molly or Nonny in cars that really roll for fun races with friends.
Retired toys
“Bubble Guppies” has been around for over a decade, so there is a vast array of toys in their collection. Some of these playthings have been retired and are much harder to find than others. If you buy from a third-party seller, these toys can get very expensive, so do your research, so you don’t end up spending much more money than the toy is worth.
What to look for in a quality ‘Bubble Guppies’ toy
Playsets
“Bubble Guppies” playsets include a character and a scene they can play. The scenery relates to the character so that you will find Gil riding a surfboard and Molly on a rock star stage. There are sets in which the characters are dressed as doctors and nurses ready to help others with ambulance vehicles.
Multiple characters
Some sets come with multiple characters, including collections of figurines and plushies. Even a Swim-sational School Bus comes with figures of Gil and Mr. Grouper.
Character costumes
Some “Bubble Guppies” toys come dressed in costumes. Look for Cowgirl Molly and Pirate or Firefighter Gil characters. There is also a set with Deema and Bubbly Puppy dressed in rock star clothes and ready to perform a rock and roll concert.
How much you can expect to spend on a ‘Bubble Guppies’ toy
Most “Bubble Guppies” toys cost $6-$25, depending on the size. Retired toys from third-party sellers tend to be much more expensive.
‘Bubble Guppies’ toy FAQ
How do you prevent mold from growing in a ‘Bubble Guppies’ bath toy?
A. Be sure to squeeze out all of the water after each use and store them in a mesh bag to help them dry fully.
Are there ‘Bubble Guppies’ toys for older children?
A. Yes. Although the target audience is preschool, the “Bubble Guppies” hold a special place in the hearts of older children who grew up with them. You can find puzzles and board games that challenge older kids.
What are the best ‘Bubble Guppies’ toys to buy?
Top ‘Bubble Guppies’ toy
Bubble Guppies Swim-sational School Bus
What you need to know: This plastic school fish-shaped bus for ages 3 years old and up is the perfect “Bubble Guppies” toy for preschoolers.
What you’ll love: This four-piece set includes the fish-shaped bus with a tail that moves back and forth as it rolls, a Gil figure, a Mr. Grouper figure and a bus stop sign. The figures fit inside the bus, and it has a handle that makes it portable.
What you should consider: Although you can purchase them separately, many people wished that this set came with more characters.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Top ‘Bubble Guppies’ toy for the money
Ginsey Nickelodeon Bubble Guppies 5-Piece Bath Finger Puppet Set
What you need to know: This 5-piece set of PVC bath finger puppets for ages 3 years old and up will take little ones into the ocean world of the “Bubble Guppies” without ever leaving the tub.
What you’ll love: The set includes brightly colored finger puppets of Molly, Gil, Deema, Nonny and Bubble Guppy.
What you should consider: Bath toys must be kept very clean to prevent mold growth.
Where to buy: Sold by Buy Buy Baby
Worth checking out
Bubble Guppies Splash and Surprise Molly Bath Doll
What you need to know: This color-changing Molly bath doll for ages 3 years old and up makes bath time tons of fun.
What you’ll love: Molly’s hair changes from purple to pink in warm water and from pink to purple in cold water. She comes with a flower hairbrush and a water scooper.
What you should consider: Some people feel that more hair should change color for a greater effect.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
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SHANGRAO, China, March 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- JinkoSolar Holding Co., Ltd. ("JinkoSolar" or the "Company") (NYSE: JKS), one of the largest and most innovative solar module manufacturers in the world, today announced that it plans to release its unaudited financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2022 before the open of U.S. markets on Friday, March 10, 2023.
JinkoSolar's management will host an earnings conference call on Friday, March 10, 2023 at 7:30 a.m. U.S. Eastern Time (8:30 p.m. Beijing / Hong Kong the same day).
Please register in advance of the conference using the link provided below. Upon registering, you will be provided with participant dial-in numbers, passcode and unique access PIN by a calendar invite.
Participant Online Registration: https://s1.c-conf.com/diamondpass/10029354-lm2wts.html
It will automatically direct you to the registration page of "JinkoSolar Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2022 Earnings Conference Call", where you may fill in your details for RSVP.
In the 10 minutes prior to the call start time, you may use the conference access information (including dial-in number(s), passcode and unique access PIN) provided in the calendar invite that you have received following your pre-registration.
A telephone replay of the call will be available 2 hours after the conclusion of the conference call through 23:59 U.S. Eastern Time, March 17, 2023. The dial-in details for the replay are as follows:
Additionally, a live and archived webcast of the conference call will be available on the Investor Relations section of JinkoSolar's website at http://www.jinkosolar.com.
About JinkoSolar Holding Co., Ltd.
JinkoSolar (NYSE: JKS) is one of the largest and most innovative solar module manufacturers in the world. JinkoSolar distributes its solar products and sells its solutions and services to a diversified international utility, commercial and residential customer base in China, the United States, Japan, Germany, the United Kingdom, Chile, South Africa, India, Mexico, Brazil, the United Arab Emirates, Italy, Spain, France, Belgium, Netherlands, Poland, Austria, Switzerland, Greece and other countries and regions.
JinkoSolar has 14 productions facilities globally, 21 overseas subsidiaries in Japan, South Korea, Vietnam, India, Turkey, Germany, Italy, Switzerland, the United States, Mexico, Brazil, Chile, Australia, Canada, Malaysia, UAE, and Denmark, and global sales teams in China, the United States, Canada, Germany, Switzerland, Italy, Japan, Australia, Korea, India, Turkey, Chile, Brazil, Mexico and Hong Kong, as of September 30, 2022.
To find out more, please see: www.jinkosolar.com
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For investor and media inquiries, please contact:
In China:
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JinkoSolar Holding Co., Ltd.
Tel: +86 21-5180-8777 ext.7806
Email: ir@jinkosolar.com
Mr. Rene Vanguestaine
Christensen
Tel: + 86 178 1749 0483
Email: rene.vanguestaine@christensencomms.com
In the U.S.:
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Christensen, Scottsdale, Arizona
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By EDDIE PELLS
AP National Writer
EUGENE, Ore. (AP) — Hammer throwers Brooke Andersen and Janee’ Kassanavoid extended America’s roll on home turf Sunday, taking gold and bronze medals at the world championships a day after the U.S. sweep in the men’s 100 meters.
Andersen, a 26-year-old from California, won the gold medal with a throw of 259 feet, 1/2 inches (78.96 meters) that beat Canada’s Camryn Rogers by more than 11 feet (3.3 meters).
“I was looking out across the field and I thought to myself, ‘I’m a world champion,’” Andersen said.
Kassanavoid took bronze to give the U.S. women’s throwers three medals over the first three days of the meet.
A few minutes before the men swept the 100 on Saturday evening, Chase Ealey became the first female American to win the world title in shot put. Sweeping the men’s race were Fred Kerley, Marvin Bracy and Trayvon Bromell. It was the second 1-2-3 finish in the 100 at worlds for the Americans. Carl Lewis led the other in 1991.
Andersen is the second straight U.S. world champion in hammer throw. DeAnna Price won in 2019 in Qatar.
Through 2 1/2 days of action, America led the medals table with three golds and seven overall.
Other gold medals awarded during Sunday’s daytime session went to Ethiopia’s Tamirat Tola in the marathon; Tola separated himself from the pack late and won in 2 hours, 5 minutes, 36 seconds — a gap of 1:08 over countryman Mosinet Geremew.
In the men’s 10,000, world-record holder Joshua Cheptegei of Kenya defended his world title in 27:27.43. Stanley Mburu took silver after stumbling and falling to the track early in the first lap of the race.
There were four more medals up for grabs Sunday night — in women’s pole vault, the 110 hurdles, men’s shot put and the women’s 100 meters.
Two-time Olympic champion Elaine Thompson-Herah of Jamaica was the favorite in the 100 and many thought she had a decent chance to break the 34-year-old record of 10.49 seconds held by Florence Griffith-Joyner.
The last time Thompson-Herah ran a final at Hayward was two weeks after the Tokyo Olympics at Prefontaine Classic. She clocked at 10.54 and joined Flo Jo as the only woman to break 10.6.
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By TIM REYNOLDS
AP Basketball Writer
The Philadelphia 76ers were up 3-0 in their series against the Toronto Raptors just a few days ago. The lead has since been sliced to 3-2.
That is waking up some echoes for 76ers coach Doc Rivers.
He’s the only coach in NBA history to lose three series in which his team had a 3-1 lead. No coach in NBA history has ever been on the losing end of a series after leading 3-0, either. But Rivers and the 76ers haven’t put the Raptors away yet, and now face a Game 6 in Toronto on Thursday night with hopes of avoiding a winner-take-all Game 7 in Philadelphia on Saturday.
“Let’s win it,” Rivers said. “Then we don’t have to talk about it.”
The 76ers are one of three teams that will take 3-2 leads on the road Thursday night, when a trio of Game 6’s are on tap. The others are Western Conference matchups: Top-seeded Phoenix will try to close out New Orleans, and fourth-seeded Dallas has a chance to eliminate fifth-seeded Utah.
Philadelphia’s lead looks far more tenuous than the ones held by Phoenix and Dallas. The Suns and Mavericks are coming off double-digit home wins that gave the appearance of them gaining control of those respective matchups.
But the 76ers are hurting, most notably because center Joel Embiid has a torn thumb ligament. And two closeout opportunities have already come and gone, which is why Rivers was getting questions Wednesday about those past 3-1 leads that haven’t worked out.
The first was in 2003, when he had eighth-seeded Orlando on the brink of beating top-seeded Detroit in Round 1 before the heavily favored Pistons rallied. The next was in 2015, when the Los Angeles Clippers led Houston 3-1 in the West semifinals before falling apart when Chris Paul got hurt. And the other was in 2020, when the Clippers lost a 3-1 lead to Denver in the NBA’s restart bubble at Walt Disney World near Orlando.
“Game 7 would have been in LA,” Rivers said. “It just happens.”
The Raptors, meanwhile, continue to believe they can make history. Only three teams have come back from a 3-0 deficit to force a Game 7 in the NBA. None has gone on to win the series; if Toronto pulls this off, it would meet Miami — and former Raptors guard Kyle Lowry — in the East semifinals beginning Monday.
“If somebody could do it, it would be us,” Raptors coach Nick Nurse said.
Thursday’s games:
76ERS AT RAPTORS
Philadelphia leads 3-2. Game 6, 7 p.m. EDT, NBA TV.
—NEED TO KNOW: The Sixers lead, yes, but the pendulum sure seems to be swinging Toronto’s way. Over the last three games, the Raptors have led (or been in a tie) a staggering 92.8% of the time. And if the Raptors hadn’t blown a 17-point lead in Game 3, the overtime game where Embiid’s 3-pointer was the game-winner, they could have a chance to close things out Thursday.
—KEEP AN EYE ON: 76ers G James Harden. He’s shooting just 35% from the field, 29% from 3-point range and averaging a low-for-him 16.9 points over his last eight playoff games going back to last season. With Embiid hurting, Harden needs to do more.
—INJURY WATCH: Raptors G Fred VanVleet (hip) missed Game 5 and is listed as doubtful for Game 6. Embiid is continuing to play through a torn thumb ligament.
—PRESSURE IS ON: Philadelphia. If this goes to Game 7, even in Philly, the advantage would be all Toronto.
SUNS AT PELICANS
Phoenix leads 3-2. Game 6, 7:30 p.m. EDT, TNT.
—NEED TO KNOW: In the all-rounds-best-of-seven format that has been in place since 2003, only four No. 1 seeds have been taken to a Game 7 in Round 1. Phoenix is going to try and avoid becoming the fifth. The Suns had a very businesslike win in Game 5, and now will enter a raucous road environment to try and close things out.
—KEEP AN EYE ON: New Orleans’ turnovers and 3-point shooting. The Pelicans were outscored by 11 (23-12) in points off turnovers in Game 5 and by 15 (30-15) from 3-point range. Phoenix won by 15. The Pelicans can’t afford discrepancies like that again and think this is going to Game 7.
—INJURY WATCH: Suns G Devin Booker (hamstring) remains out.
—PRESSURE IS ON: Phoenix. There’s no way for the Pelicans to feel pressure in this series, after going 36-46 and needing two play-in wins just to get here. They’re using house money right now, and the Suns can’t risk a winner-take-all Game 7 against a team playing fast and loose.
MAVERICKS AT JAZZ
Dallas leads 3-2. Game 6, 10 p.m. EDT, TNT.
—NEED TO KNOW: The last time Dallas won a playoff series, David Stern handed Mark Cuban and Dirk Nowitzki the Larry O’Brien Trophy. The Mavs have lost all six series they have played since winning the 2011 NBA title, but the seventh try might be the charm. Utah will try to overcome a 3-2 series deficit for the first time since the 2007 first round against Houston.
—KEEP AN EYE ON: Jazz G Donovan Mitchell. He’s 3 for his last 30 from 3-point range, spanning the last 14 quarters. His nine points in Game 5 were a playoff career-low.
—INJURY WATCH: Mitchell’s quads are bruised, but an MRI ruled out any hamstring issues.
—PRESSURE IS ON: Utah. It’s not just because the Jazz face elimination. If they can’t get out of this round, in a series where Mavs G Luka Doncic missed three games, it would be reasonable to think that big changes might be on the horizon.
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Four decades before he was among the conservative Supreme Court justices who restricted the use of affirmative action in higher education, Clarence Thomas told staffers at the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission that “God only knows where I would be today” if not for the legal principles on equal employment opportunity measures such as affirmative action that are “critical to minorities and women in this society.”
“These laws and their proper application are all that stand between the first 17 years of my life and the second 17 years,” Thomas, the EEOC chairman, said in 1983.
His comments were later cited in outlets including The Washington Post, the New York Times and Newsweek. A 2022 opinion piece in the National Review argued that Thomas had praised “the proper application of the laws” instead of affirmative action.
But Thomas has mostly criticized affirmative action, laws that consider race in school and the workplace. In 2013, the Supreme Court justice compared affirmative action to Jim Crow-era laws, saying the programs were used as arguments to justify segregation and slavery.
“The argument that educational benefits justify racial discrimination was advanced in support of racial segregation in the 1950s, but emphatically rejected by this Court,” Thomas wrote in a concurring opinion in Fisher v. University of Texas, a 2013 case that called for a higher standard to be met when justifying affirmative action in an educational setting. “And just as the alleged educational benefits of segregation were insufficient to justify racial discrimination then … the alleged educational benefits of diversity cannot justify racial discrimination today.”
He added, “The University’s professed good intentions cannot excuse its outright racial discrimination any more than such intentions justified the now denounced arguments of slaveholders and segregationists.”
Thomas’s many public statements and opinions on affirmative action before and during his time on the Supreme Court have been reexamined after Thursday’s rulings on race-conscious admissions programs at Harvard and the University of North Carolina (UNC). He joined the court’s conservative majority in ruling that Harvard and UNC violate the Constitution’s guarantee of equal protection. In ruling that “the student must be treated based on his or her experiences as an individual — not on the basis of race,” the Supreme Court’s decisions in Students for Fair Admissions v. University of North Carolina and Students for Fair Admissions v. President and Fellows of Harvard College will force a dramatic change in how the nation’s private and public universities select their students.
After Thomas read his concurring opinion denouncing universities’ use of affirmative action in admissions as “rudderless,” Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson — the only other Black justice and one of the court’s most liberal members — described Thomas’s words as part of his “prolonged attack” on affirmative action.
“With let-them-eat-cake obliviousness, today, the majority pulls the ripcord and announces ‘colorblindness for all’ by legal fiat,” Jackson wrote. “But deeming race irrelevant in law does not make it so in life.”
Thomas first gained recognition as a lawyer and assistant to then-Sen. John Danforth (R-Mo.), and was described in The Post in 1980 as “a longtime supporter of Ronald Reagan, opposed to the minimum wage law, rent control, busing and affirmative action.” He talked about how attending college and law school with White classmates who believed he was there only because of his race was what he described to The Post at the time as the worst experience of his life. When Thomas was accepted to Yale Law School in 1971, Yale’s goal was to have 10 percent of its incoming class be students of color, according to PBS.
“You had to prove yourself every day because the presumption was that you were dumb and didn’t deserve to be there on merit,” Thomas said to The Post in December 1980.
John Bolton, a former national security adviser in the Trump administration and a classmate of Thomas’s at Yale, told PBS that he thought Thomas believed that “people assumed he was there as a beneficiary of affirmative action and it grated on him.”
That feeling followed Thomas into his professional career, with him saying he stayed away from working on any issue directly related to Black people due to a belief he had that other colleagues thought he only had the job because of his race.
“If I ever went to work for the EEOC or did anything directly connected with Blacks, my career would be irreparably ruined,” he said at the time. Less than two years later, Reagan appointed Thomas as the chairman of the EEOC in May 1982.
Thomas noted in a 1983 speech that while “too much posturing has taken place on issues such as affirmative action,” lingering problems surrounding equal employment opportunity for minorities and women needed to be solved.
“For the most part, they must be solved by applying legal principles of paramount importance to me,” he said. “But for them, God only knows where I would be today.”
After giving his brief praise, he noted his abhorrence for anyone who would “twist, bend or distort” laws such as affirmative action, “whether such distortions are said to help or hurt minorities or women.”
During his time on the Supreme Court, Thomas has repeatedly said in cases that the Equal Protection Clause of the 14th Amendment barred the consideration of race, including race-based affirmative action. (The amendment says, “nor shall any State … deny to any person within its jurisdiction the equal protection of the laws.”)
In his dissent in Grutter v. Bollinger, the landmark 2003 case on affirmative action in student admissions, Thomas quoted Justice John Harlan’s dissent in the Plessy v. Ferguson case that ushered in the era of Jim Crow: “Our Constitution is colorblind, and neither knows nor tolerates classes among citizens.”
Ten years later, Thomas went one step further and compared affirmative action policies presented in Fisher to Jim Crow-era segregationists, arguing that the University of Texas’s “racial tinkering” ultimately harmed the people it was designed to help.
“The worst forms of racial discrimination in this Nation have always been accompanied by straight-faced representations that discrimination helped minorities,” he wrote in his concurring opinion. “I think the lesson of history is clear enough: Racial discrimination is never benign.”
A second version of Fisher returned to the Supreme Court in 2016, as the court reaffirmed that the value of creating a diverse student body allows university officials to consider race in making admission decisions. In his dissent, Thomas reiterated that the state’s use of race-based admissions is “categorically prohibited by the Constitution,” saying it was a “faddish theory that racial discrimination may produce ‘educational benefits.’” | https://www.washingtonpost.com/history/2023/06/30/clarence-thomas-affirmative-action/ | 2023-06-30 17:11:53 | 0 | https://www.washingtonpost.com/history/2023/06/30/clarence-thomas-affirmative-action/ |
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.TUESDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 60s.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the lower 40s.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning, then becoming mostly
sunny. Highs in the mid 60s.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 40s.
.THANKSGIVING DAY...Partly cloudy with a slight chance of
thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 50s.
$$
TXZ059-060-067-068-181715-
Loving-Winkler-Ward-Crane-
Including the cities of Mentone, Kermit, Monahans, and Crane
336 AM CST Fri Nov 18 2022
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO
NOON CST SATURDAY...
.TODAY...Mostly cloudy. Cooler with highs in the mid 40s. East
winds 10 to 20 mph.
.TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Areas of freezing drizzle, a slight
chance of rain and snow after midnight. Cold with lows in the
lower 30s. East winds 10 to 20 mph. Chance of precipitation
20 percent.
.SATURDAY...Cloudy with areas of freezing drizzle. A chance of
rain, snow and freezing rain in the morning, then a slight chance
of rain in the afternoon. Little or no snow accumulation. Ice
accumulation around a trace. Highs around 40. Northeast winds
10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation 30 percent.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Areas of drizzle, freezing
drizzle with a slight chance of snow showers after midnight. Lows
in the lower 30s. East winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation
20 percent.
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain showers, snow showers,
areas of drizzle and freezing drizzle in the morning, then a
slight chance of rain showers in the afternoon. Little or no snow
accumulation. Highs in the lower 40s. East winds 5 to 10 mph.
Chance of precipitation 40 percent.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy in the evening, then becoming
partly cloudy. Cold with lows in the upper 20s.
.MONDAY...Sunny. Not as cool with highs in the mid 50s.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Cold with lows in the lower 30s.
.TUESDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 60s.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the upper 30s.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning, then clearing. Highs
in the mid 60s.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows around 40.
.THANKSGIVING DAY...Mostly sunny. A slight chance of
thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 50s.
$$
TXZ270-181715-
Guadalupe Mountains Above 7000 Feet-
Including the city of Guadalupe Mountains NP
236 AM MST Fri Nov 18 2022
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TO 11 AM MST
SATURDAY...
.TODAY...Mostly cloudy and much colder. Near steady temperature
in the upper 20s. East winds 10 to 20 mph.
.TONIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then mostly cloudy with
areas of freezing drizzle after midnight. Areas of freezing fog
after midnight. Cold with lows in the lower 20s. East winds 15 to
20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.
.SATURDAY...A slight chance of freezing rain in the morning.
Mostly cloudy with areas of freezing drizzle, a slight chance of
rain and snow. Cold with highs in the lower 30s. Temperature
falling into the mid 20s in the afternoon. East winds 15 to
20 mph. Chance of precipitation 20 percent.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A chance of snow showers after
midnight. Little or no snow accumulation. Cold with lows in the
lower 20s. Northeast winds 15 to 20 mph. Chance of snow
40 percent.
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain and snow showers in the
morning, then a slight chance of rain showers in the afternoon.
Little or no snow accumulation. Highs in the mid 30s. East winds
10 to 20 mph, becoming southeast 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon.
Chance of precipitation 40 percent.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Cold with lows in the mid 20s.
.MONDAY...Sunny. Not as cool with highs in the mid 40s.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Cold with lows in the upper 20s.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Highs in the upper 40s.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the lower 30s.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 50s.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Cold with lows in the lower 30s.
.THANKSGIVING DAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 40s.
$$
TXZ271-181715-
Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains-
Including the cities of Guadalupe Mountains NP and Pine Springs
336 AM CST Fri Nov 18 2022 /236 AM MST Fri Nov 18 2022/
...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM CST /7 PM MST/ THIS
EVENING TO 3 AM CST /2 AM MST/ SATURDAY...
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM CST /5 AM MST/ TO
NOON CST /11 AM MST/ SATURDAY...
.TODAY...Mostly cloudy and brisk, cooler. Near steady temperature
in the lower 30s. Northeast winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to
35 mph.
.TONIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then mostly cloudy with
areas of freezing drizzle after midnight. Areas of freezing fog
after midnight. Windy, cold. Near steady temperature in the upper
20s. Northeast winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60 mph.
.SATURDAY...A slight chance of freezing rain in the morning.
Mostly cloudy with areas of freezing drizzle, a slight chance of
rain and snow. Brisk, cold with highs in the lower 30s. Northeast
winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. Chance of
precipitation 20 percent.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A chance of snow showers with
areas of freezing drizzle after midnight. Little or no snow
accumulation. Brisk, cold. Near steady temperature in the upper
20s. East winds 15 to 25 mph. Chance of precipitation 40 percent.
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain showers, snow showers
with areas of freezing drizzle in the morning, then a slight
chance of rain showers in the afternoon. Little or no snow
accumulation. Highs in the mid 30s. East winds 10 to 20 mph.
Chance of precipitation 40 percent.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Cold with lows in the upper 20s.
.MONDAY...Sunny. Not as cool with highs around 50.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Cold with lows in the lower 30s.
.TUESDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 50s.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the upper 30s.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy in the morning, then clearing. Breezy
with highs in the upper 50s.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear and breezy. Lows in the mid 30s.
.THANKSGIVING DAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 50s.
$$
TXZ272-181715-
Van Horn and Highway 54 Corridor-
Including the city of Van Horn
336 AM CST Fri Nov 18 2022
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO NOON CST
SATURDAY...
.TODAY...Mostly cloudy and brisk, cooler with highs in the mid
40s. Northeast winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear in the evening, then mostly cloudy with
areas of freezing drizzle after midnight. Brisk, cold with lows
in the mid 20s. Northeast winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to
35 mph.
.SATURDAY...A slight chance of freezing rain in the morning.
Mostly cloudy with areas of freezing drizzle. Brisk with highs
around 40. Northeast winds 15 to 25 mph. Chance of precipitation
20 percent.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A chance of snow showers, areas
of drizzle and freezing drizzle after midnight. Little or no snow
accumulation. Cold. Near steady temperature in the lower 30s.
Northeast winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. Chance of
precipitation 50 percent.
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain showers, snow showers,
areas of drizzle and freezing drizzle in the morning. Little or
no snow accumulation. Highs in the lower 40s. East winds 10 to
15 mph. Chance of precipitation 40 percent.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy in the evening, then becoming
partly cloudy. Cold with lows in the upper 20s.
.MONDAY...Sunny. Not as cool with highs in the mid 50s.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Cold with lows in the lower 30s.
.TUESDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 60s.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the mid 30s.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Highs in the mid 60s.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 30s.
.THANKSGIVING DAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 50s.
$$
TXZ273-181715-
Eastern Culberson County-
336 AM CST Fri Nov 18 2022
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO NOON CST
SATURDAY...
.TODAY...Mostly cloudy. Much cooler with highs in the upper 30s.
Northeast winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.
.TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Areas of freezing drizzle after
midnight. Areas of freezing fog after midnight. Ice accumulation
around a trace. Cold with lows around 30. Northeast winds 10 to
20 mph.
.SATURDAY...A slight chance of freezing rain in the morning.
Cloudy with areas of freezing drizzle, a slight chance of rain
and snow. Highs in the upper 30s. Northeast winds 10 to 20 mph.
Chance of precipitation 20 percent.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A chance of snow showers, areas
of drizzle and freezing drizzle after midnight. Little or no snow
accumulation. Cold. Near steady temperature in the mid 30s. East
winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph. Chance of
precipitation 40 percent.
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain showers, snow showers,
areas of drizzle and freezing drizzle in the morning. Little or
no snow accumulation. Highs in the lower 40s. East winds 10 to
15 mph. Chance of precipitation 40 percent.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Cold with lows around 30.
.MONDAY...Sunny. Not as cool with highs in the mid 50s.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 30s.
.TUESDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 60s.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows around 40.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy in the morning, then clearing. Highs
in the lower 60s.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 30s.
.THANKSGIVING DAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 50s.
$$
TXZ274-181715-
Reeves County Plains-
Including the city of Pecos
336 AM CST Fri Nov 18 2022
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO NOON CST
SATURDAY...
.TODAY...Mostly cloudy. Cooler with highs in the mid 40s. North
winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph.
.TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Areas of freezing drizzle, a slight
chance of rain and snow after midnight. Cold with lows around 30.
Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph. Chance of
precipitation 20 percent.
.SATURDAY...Cloudy. A chance of rain, snow, areas of freezing
drizzle with a chance of freezing rain in the morning, then a
slight chance of rain in the afternoon. Little or no snow
accumulation. Ice accumulation around a trace. Highs around 40.
Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation 30 percent.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Cloudy. A chance of snow showers, areas of
drizzle and freezing drizzle after midnight. Little or no snow
accumulation. Cold with lows in the lower 30s. East winds 5 to
10 mph. Chance of precipitation 50 percent.
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain showers, snow showers,
areas of drizzle and freezing drizzle in the morning. Little or
no snow accumulation. Highs in the lower 40s. East winds 5 to
10 mph. Chance of precipitation 40 percent.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy in the evening, then becoming
partly cloudy. Cold with lows in the upper 20s.
.MONDAY...Sunny. Not as cool with highs in the upper 50s.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Cold with lows in the lower 30s.
.TUESDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 60s.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the upper 30s.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Highs in the upper 60s.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 30s.
.THANKSGIVING DAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 50s.
$$
TXZ075-181715-
Pecos-
Including the city of Fort Stockton
336 AM CST Fri Nov 18 2022
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO NOON CST
SATURDAY...
.TODAY...Mostly cloudy. Highs in the lower 50s. East winds 10 to
15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph.
.TONIGHT...Cloudy. A slight chance of rain showers in the
evening, then a slight chance of rain and snow after midnight.
Cold with lows in the lower 30s. East winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance
of precipitation 20 percent.
.SATURDAY...A chance of freezing rain and snow in the morning.
Cloudy with a chance of rain with areas of freezing drizzle.
Little or no snow accumulation. Ice accumulation around a trace.
Cooler with highs in the upper 30s. Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph.
Chance of precipitation 40 percent.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Cloudy. A chance of snow showers, areas of
drizzle and freezing drizzle after midnight. Little or no snow
accumulation. Near steady temperature in the mid 30s. Northeast
winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation 40 percent.
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain showers, snow showers,
areas of drizzle and freezing drizzle in the morning, then a
slight chance of rain showers in the afternoon. Little or no snow
accumulation. Highs in the lower 40s. East winds 5 to 10 mph.
Chance of precipitation 40 percent.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy in the evening, then becoming
partly cloudy. Cold with lows in the lower 30s.
.MONDAY...Sunny. Not as cool with highs in the upper 50s.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 30s.
.TUESDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 60s.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the lower 40s.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning, then clearing. Highs
in the mid 60s.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 40s.
.THANKSGIVING DAY...Mostly sunny. Highs around 60.
$$
TXZ082-181715-
Terrell-
Including the cities of Dryden and Sanderson
336 AM CST Fri Nov 18 2022
.TODAY...Mostly cloudy. Highs in the lower 50s. East winds 10 to
20 mph.
.TONIGHT...Cloudy. A slight chance of rain showers in the
evening, then a slight chance of rain after midnight. Lows in the
mid 30s. East winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 20 percent.
.SATURDAY...Areas of freezing drizzle in the morning. Cloudy with
a chance of rain. Ice accumulation around a trace. Cooler with
highs in the lower 40s. Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of
precipitation 40 percent.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Cloudy. A slight chance of rain showers in the
evening, then a chance of snow showers, areas of drizzle and
freezing drizzle after midnight. Little or no snow accumulation.
Near steady temperature in the upper 30s. Northeast winds 5 to
10 mph. Chance of precipitation 40 percent.
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain showers, snow showers,
areas of drizzle and freezing drizzle in the morning, then a
slight chance of rain showers in the afternoon. Little or no snow
accumulation. Highs in the lower 40s. East winds 5 to 10 mph.
Chance of precipitation 40 percent.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of rain showers in
the evening. Lows in the mid 30s. Chance of rain 20 percent.
.MONDAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning, then clearing. Not as
cool with highs in the mid 50s.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 30s.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy in the morning, then clearing. Highs
around 60.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the lower 40s.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly cloudy. Highs in the mid 60s.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming
mostly cloudy. Lows in the mid 40s.
.THANKSGIVING DAY...Partly cloudy. A slight chance of
thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 60s.
$$
TXZ278-181715-
Davis Mountains Foothills-
Including the city of Alpine
336 AM CST Fri Nov 18 2022
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO NOON CST
SATURDAY...
.TODAY...Mostly cloudy. Cooler with highs in the mid 40s. North
winds 10 to 15 mph, becoming northeast this afternoon.
.TONIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then mostly cloudy with
areas of freezing drizzle, a slight chance of rain and snow after
midnight. Areas of freezing fog after midnight. Cold with lows
around 30. Northeast winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.
Chance of precipitation 20 percent.
.SATURDAY...A slight chance of freezing rain and snow in the
morning. Cloudy with areas of freezing drizzle with a slight
chance of rain. Highs in the upper 30s. Northeast winds 10 to
20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. Chance of precipitation
20 percent.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Cloudy. A chance of snow showers, areas of
drizzle and freezing drizzle after midnight. Little or no snow
accumulation. Cold. Near steady temperature in the lower 30s.
Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph. Chance of
precipitation 50 percent.
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain showers, snow showers,
areas of drizzle and freezing drizzle in the morning. Little or
no snow accumulation. Highs around 40. East winds 10 to 15 mph.
Chance of precipitation 40 percent.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy in the evening, then becoming
partly cloudy. Cold with lows around 30.
.MONDAY...Sunny. Not as cool with highs in the mid 50s.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 30s.
.TUESDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 60s.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming
mostly cloudy. Lows in the lower 40s.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Highs in the mid 60s.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 30s.
.THANKSGIVING DAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 50s.
$$
TXZ277-181715-
Davis Mountains-
Including the city of Fort Davis
336 AM CST Fri Nov 18 2022
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO NOON CST
SATURDAY...
.TODAY...Mostly cloudy. Highs in the upper 40s. East winds 10 to
20 mph.
.TONIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then mostly cloudy with
areas of freezing drizzle after midnight. Areas of freezing fog
after midnight. Cold with lows in the upper 20s. Northeast winds
10 to 20 mph.
.SATURDAY...A slight chance of freezing rain in the morning.
Mostly cloudy with areas of freezing drizzle, a slight chance of
rain and snow. Cooler with highs in the upper 30s. Temperature
falling into the mid 30s in the afternoon. Northeast winds 10 to
20 mph. Chance of precipitation 20 percent.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of rain showers
in the evening, then a chance of snow showers, areas of drizzle
and freezing drizzle after midnight. Little or no snow
accumulation. Cold. Near steady temperature in the lower 30s.
Northeast winds 10 to 20 mph. Chance of precipitation 50 percent.
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain showers, snow showers
with areas of freezing drizzle in the morning. Little or no snow
accumulation. Highs in the upper 30s. East winds 10 to 15 mph.
Chance of precipitation 40 percent.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy in the evening, then becoming
partly cloudy. Cold with lows in the upper 20s.
.MONDAY...Sunny. Not as cool with highs in the mid 50s.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 30s.
.TUESDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 50s.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming
mostly cloudy. Lows in the upper 30s.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Highs in the lower 60s.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 30s.
.THANKSGIVING DAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 50s.
$$
TXZ276-181715-
Marfa Plateau-
Including the city of Marfa
336 AM CST Fri Nov 18 2022
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO NOON CST
SATURDAY...
.TODAY...Mostly cloudy this morning, then clearing. Highs in the
upper 50s. East winds 10 to 20 mph.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear in the evening, then mostly cloudy with
areas of freezing drizzle after midnight. Cold with lows around
30. East winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy. Areas of freezing drizzle in the
morning. Cooler with highs in the mid 40s. East winds 10 to
20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A chance of snow showers, areas
of drizzle and freezing drizzle after midnight. Little or no snow
accumulation. Cold with lows in the lower 30s. East winds 10 to
20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. Chance of precipitation
50 percent.
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy. Areas of drizzle, freezing drizzle, a
slight chance of rain and snow showers in the morning. Highs in
the mid 40s. East winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation
20 percent.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy in the evening, then becoming
partly cloudy. Cold with lows in the upper 20s.
.MONDAY...Sunny. Not as cool with highs in the mid 50s.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 30s.
.TUESDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 60s.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming
mostly cloudy. Lows in the upper 30s.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Highs in the mid 60s.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 30s.
.THANKSGIVING DAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 60s.
$$
TXZ275-181715-
Chinati Mountains-
336 AM CST Fri Nov 18 2022
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO NOON CST
SATURDAY...
.TODAY...Mostly cloudy this morning, then clearing. Highs in the
mid 50s. Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming mostly
cloudy. Cold with lows around 30. East winds 15 to 20 mph with
gusts up to 30 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy. Areas of freezing drizzle in the
morning. Cooler with highs in the lower 40s. East winds 15 to
20 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A chance of snow showers, areas
of drizzle and freezing drizzle after midnight. Little or no snow
accumulation. Cold with lows around 30. East winds 15 to 20 mph.
Chance of precipitation 50 percent.
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy. Areas of freezing drizzle, a slight
chance of rain and snow showers in the morning. Highs in the
lower 40s. Southeast winds 10 to 20 mph. Chance of precipitation
20 percent.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy in the evening, then becoming
partly cloudy. Cold with lows in the upper 20s.
.MONDAY...Sunny. Not as cool with highs in the lower 50s.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Cold with lows in the lower 30s.
.TUESDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 50s.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming
mostly cloudy. Lows in the upper 30s.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Highs in the lower 60s.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 30s.
.THANKSGIVING DAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 50s.
$$
TXZ279-181715-
Central Brewster County-
Including the cities of Big Bend NP, Panther Junction,
and Marathon
336 AM CST Fri Nov 18 2022
.TODAY...Partly cloudy this morning, then clearing. Highs in the
mid 50s. Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming east 10 to 20 mph
this afternoon.
.TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Areas of freezing drizzle after
midnight. Lows in the mid 30s. Northeast winds 10 to 20 mph with
gusts up to 30 mph.
.SATURDAY...A chance of freezing rain in the morning. Mostly
cloudy with areas of freezing drizzle with a slight chance of
rain. Ice accumulation around a trace. Cooler with highs in the
lower 40s. Northeast winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.
Chance of precipitation 30 percent.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Cloudy. A slight chance of rain showers in the
evening, then a chance of snow showers, areas of drizzle and
freezing drizzle after midnight. Little or no snow accumulation.
Lows in the mid 30s. Northeast winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts up
to 30 mph. Chance of precipitation 50 percent.
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy. Areas of drizzle, freezing drizzle, a
slight chance of rain and snow showers in the morning. Highs in
the lower 40s. East winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation
20 percent.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the lower 30s.
.MONDAY...Sunny. Not as cool with highs in the upper 50s.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 30s.
.TUESDAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 60s.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming
mostly cloudy. Lows in the lower 40s.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Highs in the upper 60s.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 40s.
.THANKSGIVING DAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 60s.
$$
TXZ282-181715-
Lower Brewster County-
Including the cities of Big Bend NP, Lajitas, and Castolon
336 AM CST Fri Nov 18 2022
.TODAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 50s. Northeast winds
5 to 10 mph, increasing to 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph
this afternoon.
.TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the upper 30s. Northeast winds
10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy with areas of freezing drizzle with a
slight chance of rain. Cooler with highs in the mid 40s.
Northeast winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. Chance of
precipitation 20 percent.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Cloudy. A slight chance of rain showers in the
evening, then a chance of snow showers, areas of drizzle and
freezing drizzle after midnight. Little or no snow accumulation.
Lows in the upper 30s. Northeast winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts up
to 30 mph. Chance of precipitation 40 percent.
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy. Areas of drizzle, freezing drizzle, a
slight chance of rain and snow showers in the morning. Highs in
the mid 40s. Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of
precipitation 20 percent.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the mid 30s.
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy in the morning, then clearing. Not as
cool with highs around 60.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 30s.
.TUESDAY...Sunny. Highs in the mid 60s.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming
mostly cloudy. Lows in the mid 40s.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning, then clearing. Highs
around 70.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 40s.
.THANKSGIVING DAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 60s.
$$
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Including the cities of Big Bend NP and Chisos Basin
336 AM CST Fri Nov 18 2022
.TODAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 50s. Southeast winds 10 to
15 mph.
.TONIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming mostly
cloudy. Lows in the upper 30s. Northeast winds 10 to 20 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy. Areas of freezing drizzle in the
afternoon. Cooler with highs around 40. Temperature falling into
the mid 30s in the afternoon. Northeast winds 15 to 20 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of rain showers
in the evening, then a chance of snow showers, areas of drizzle
and freezing drizzle after midnight. Little or no snow
accumulation. Cold. Near steady temperature in the lower 30s.
Northeast winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. Chance of
precipitation 40 percent.
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy. Near steady temperature in the mid 30s.
Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Near steady temperature in the mid
30s.
.MONDAY...Mostly sunny. Not as cool with highs in the lower 50s.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 30s.
.TUESDAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 50s.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming
mostly cloudy. Lows in the lower 40s.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Highs in the lower 60s.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 40s.
.THANKSGIVING DAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 50s.
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Including the city of Presidio
336 AM CST Fri Nov 18 2022
.TODAY...Mostly cloudy this morning, then clearing. Highs in the
lower 60s. East winds 10 to 20 mph.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming mostly
cloudy. Lows in the mid 30s. East winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts
up to 30 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy. Areas of freezing drizzle in the
morning. Cooler with highs around 50. East winds 10 to 20 mph
with gusts up to 30 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A chance of snow showers, areas
of drizzle and freezing drizzle after midnight. Little or no snow
accumulation. Lows in the upper 30s. East winds 10 to 20 mph with
gusts up to 30 mph. Chance of precipitation 50 percent.
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy. Areas of drizzle and freezing drizzle in
the morning. Highs in the upper 40s. East winds 10 to 15 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy in the evening, then becoming
partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 30s.
.MONDAY...Sunny. Not as cool with highs around 60.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 30s.
.TUESDAY...Sunny. Highs in the mid 60s.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming
mostly cloudy. Lows in the mid 40s.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Highs in the upper 60s.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 40s.
.THANKSGIVING DAY...Sunny. Highs in the mid 60s.
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Stars vs. Golden Knights Prediction & Picks: Line, Spread, Over/Under - Stanley Cup Semifinals Game 6
The Vegas Golden Knights go on the road against the Dallas Stars for Game 6 of the Stanley Cup Semifinals on Monday, May 29, starting at 8:00 PM ET on ESPN, ESPN+, CBC, SportsNet, and TVAS. The Golden Knights hold a 3-2 advantage in the series. The Stars are the favorite (-130) in this decisive matchup with the Golden Knights (+110).
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Stars vs. Golden Knights Predictions for Monday
Our model for this contest expects a final score of Stars 4, Golden Knights 2.
- Moneyline Pick: Stars (-130)
- Computer Predicted Total: 6.2
- Computer Predicted Spread: Stars (-1.2)
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Stars vs Golden Knights Additional Info
Stars Splits and Trends
- The Stars have gone 9-18-27 in overtime contests to contribute to an overall record of 47-21-14.
- Dallas is 12-6-15 (39 points) in its 33 games decided by one goal.
- In the 14 games this season the Stars registered only one goal, they went 3-9-2 (eight points).
- Dallas has finished 6-5-8 in the 19 games this season when it scored a pair of goals (registering 20 points).
- The Stars have scored more than two goals in 64 games (48-8-8, 104 points).
- In the 29 games when Dallas has capitalized on a lone power-play goal, it has a 15-6-8 record (38 points).
- When it has outshot its opponent, Dallas is 35-13-8 (78 points).
- The Stars have been outshot by opponents in 40 games, going 18-12-10 to register 46 points.
Golden Knights Splits and Trends
- The Golden Knights have a 16-10-26 record in overtime games this season and a 51-22-9 overall record.
- Vegas has earned 54 points (24-8-6) in its 38 games decided by one goal.
- This season the Golden Knights recorded just one goal in 13 games and have gone 1-10-2 (four points).
- Vegas has earned 14 points (4-11-6 record) this season when scoring two goals .
- The Golden Knights have earned 116 points in their 62 games with three or more goals scored.
- This season, Vegas has scored a single power-play goal in 29 games has a record of 21-7-1 in those matchups.
- When it outshoots its opponent this season, Vegas has posted a record of 33-7-5 (71 points).
- The Golden Knights have been outshot by opponents 47 times this season, and earned 54 points in those games.
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Stars vs. Golden Knights Game Time and TV Channel
- When: Monday, May 29, 2023 at 8:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: ESPN, ESPN+, CBC, SportsNet, and TVAS
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- Where: American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas
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WASHINGTON — American producer and musician Pharrell Williams has been named the new creative director of menswear for Louis Vuitton, according to the fashion house.
The French luxury brand announced Williams' appointment on Tuesday, calling him "a global icon" and "visionary." Williams succeeds a position previously held by the late fashion designer Virgil Abloh, who died in 2021 from cancer.
“I am glad to welcome Pharrell back home, after our collaborations in 2004 and 2008 for Louis Vuitton, as our new Men’s Creative Director," said the brand's CEO and chairman Pietro Beccari. "His creative vision beyond fashion will undoubtedly lead Louis Vuitton towards a new and very exciting chapter.”
The "Happy" singer, who has 13 Grammys and two Academy Awards, was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 2020. His first collection with Louis Vuitton will be revealed in June during men's fashion week in Paris.
Williams revealed his new role on Instagram with a picture of himself wrapped in a Louis Vuitton blanket.
"The way in which [Pharrell] breaks boundaries across the various worlds he explores, aligns with Louis Vuitton’s status as a Cultural Maison, reinforcing its values of innovation, pioneer spirit, and entrepreneurship," the post read.
Williams is no stranger to the fashion world, having collaborated with Adidas, Chanel and Tiffany & Co. The producer also launched his own line called Billionaires Boys Club in 2003.
Abloh, who was the head of Louis Vuitton's menswear from 2018 until his death, was the first Black creative director of the brand's menswear line. Abloh died at age 41 after a private battle with a rare form of cancer.
Abloh's ubiquitous, consumer-friendly presence in culture was wide-ranging and dynamic. Some compared him to Jeff Koons. Others hailed him as his generation’s Lagerfeld, Chanel's longtime creative director who died in 2019.
Williams was among the trove of celebrities who mourned the late designer when he passed away.
"My heart is broken," Williams said in 2021. "Virgil you were a kind, generous, thoughtful creative genius. Your work as a human and your work as a spiritual being will live forever. Sending love and light to your wife, children, family and day ones."
The Associated Press contributed to this report. | https://www.king5.com/article/news/nation-world/pharrell-williams-louis-vuitton-mens-creative-director/507-6fddf10c-962a-4694-8f3d-deb9dc97dbac | 2023-02-14 21:24:42 | 0 | https://www.king5.com/article/news/nation-world/pharrell-williams-louis-vuitton-mens-creative-director/507-6fddf10c-962a-4694-8f3d-deb9dc97dbac |
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Eric Weinberg, an executive producer and writer for the hit TV show “Scrubs” and many others, has been charged with sexually assaulting five women that he lured to photo shoots and there could be many more victims, Los Angeles County prosecutors announced Wednesday.
Weinberg, 62, was arrested Tuesday, nearly a week after he was charged with 18 felony counts including rape, oral copulation, forcible sexual penetration, sexual battery by restraint, false imprisonment by use of violence, assault by means of force likely to cause great bodily injury and attempted forcible penetration with a foreign object, according to the district attorney’s office.
He was released that day on a $5 million bond. His arraignment was scheduled for Oct. 25.
An email to an agent for Weinberg seeking comment wasn’t immediately returned.
Weinberg was charged for alleged attacks between 2014 and 2019, but investigators say they believe there may be other victims of assaults dating back to the 1990s, District Attorney George Gascón said at a news conference.
He urged them to come forward.
“The defendant relied on his Hollywood credentials to lure young women for photo shoots where he allegedly sexually assaulted them,” Gascón said. “Power and influence can corrupt some to hurt others, that often leads to a lifetime of trauma for those who are victimized.”
LAPD Detective Ryan Lamar said investigators were looking into information received from a tip line regarding possible other assaults by Weinberg.
Weinberg was previously investigated several times by police, but the DA’s office didn’t file charges for lack of evidence, Gascón said.
Weinberg was co-executive producer on nearly 100 episodes of the NBC hospital dramedy “Scrubs” between 2000 and 2006 and also wrote nearly a dozen episodes, according to the IMDB website.
He also was co-executive producer for “Californication” in 2007 and had producing and writing credits on other shows, including “Anger Management,” “Men at Work,” “Veronica’s Closet” and “Politically Incorrect with Bill Maher.”
In 2020, documents filed in Weinberg’s divorce and child custody proceedings included allegations by three women that he sexually assaulted them during photo shoots, the Los Angeles Times reported.
One woman alleged that she met Weinberg at a North Hollywood coffee shop in 2014 when she was 22 and he convinced her to come to a photo shoot at his home where she stripped to her underwear. The woman alleged that while taking photos, Weinberg grabbed her, forced to perform oral sex, choked her and then raped her, according to documents cited by the Times. | https://www.ksn.com/entertainment/ap-entertainment/ap-scrubs-producer-eric-weinberg-charged-with-sex-assaults/ | 2022-10-06 00:15:05 | 0 | https://www.ksn.com/entertainment/ap-entertainment/ap-scrubs-producer-eric-weinberg-charged-with-sex-assaults/ |
A Penn State student from Allentown who was arrested during a campus protest in October will avoid suspension or explusion ahead of his Dec. 17 graduation.
Citing sources and student groups, the Centre Daily Times reported senior Bram Woolley, the only student arrested as campus groups protested the scheduled appearance of Proud Boys founder Gavin MacInnes, pleaded his case before a school disciplinary board.
The school can’t comment on disciplinary matters, but spokesperson Lisa Powers told the paper that no one is set to be suspended or expelled in connection with the Oct. 24 protest.
A source familiar with the hearing told the paper that Woolley will be required to complete an unspecified online course.
Woolley, 23, was among hundreds of students who protested the appearance by MacInnes, a Canadian writer and broadcaster who founded the white nationalist Proud Boys, and comedian Alex Stein. The tumultuous protest led to the event’s cancellation.
Woolley was charged with disorderly conduct, trespassing and failing to obey official orders. Authorities said he refused to move away from police horses when he was told to. He gave up his right to a preliminary hearing, sending the charges to Centre County Court, and remains free on his own recognizance.
The Proud Boys are among the staunchest supporters of former President Donald Trump; some members face trial on charges stemming from their participation in the Jan. 6 insurrection. The group also participated in the 2017 white nationalist rally in Charlottesville, Virginia, during which a counterprotester, Heather Heyer, was run down by a car and killed.
Woolley has not responded to requests for comment. His attorney, Julian G. Allatt of State College, isn’t commenting on the case, according to his office. | https://www.mcall.com/news/police/mc-nws-penn-state-protest-no-suspension-20221209-fh7g6gpncvdh3mtl5w7ywvxh2i-story.html | 2022-12-09 15:11:14 | 1 | https://www.mcall.com/news/police/mc-nws-penn-state-protest-no-suspension-20221209-fh7g6gpncvdh3mtl5w7ywvxh2i-story.html |
Minnesota Gov. Walz signs off on 2 gun control bills
MN Gov. said 'red flag' laws, expanded background checks took 'too damn long' to pass
- Democratic Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz on Friday signed two gun control measures into law: a "red flag" system for court-ordered firearms seizures, and an expansion of background checks.
- Democratic former Arizona Rep. Gabrielle Giffords, a mass shooting survivor and wife of Sen. Mark Kelly, was present for the signing. Giffords sustained severe brain trauma after being shot in the head during the 2011 Tucson massacre.
- "Stopping gun violence takes courage," Giffords said in a speech at the event. "Now is the time to come together. Be responsible. Democrat, Republican, independent — we must never stop the fight!"
Minnesota Democratic Gov. Tim Walz signed two gun safety measures into law Friday afternoon, aligning his battleground state with others nationally that have taken steps to keep guns out of the hands of people in crisis and criminals.
Gabby Giffords — a former Democratic congresswoman who became a gun safety campaigner after she was shot in the head in 2011 in Tucson, Arizona — gave a short speech to the cheering crowd at the ceremony. Because of the severe brain injury she suffered, she had to re-learn how to walk and talk.
"Stopping gun violence takes courage," Giffords said. "Now is the time to come together. Be responsible. Democrat, Republican, independent — we must never stop the fight!"
MINNESOTA SENATE PASSES SWEEPING GUN CONTROL LAWS, INCLUDING 'RED FLAG LAW'
Moments later, Walz signed a broad public safety bill that included the two gun measures: a "red flag law" and expanded background checks for gun transfers. The red flag law allows authorities to ask courts for "extreme risk protection orders" to temporarily take guns away from people deemed to be an imminent threat to others or themselves.
The governor looked at the children, adults and cameras that filled the ornate room in the State Capitol and said: "There’s a reason the room is so full — because the vast majority of Minnesotans have been waiting too damn long for this day!"
People wearing t-shirts that said "Gun Owners for Safety" and "Moms Demand Action" clapped and cheered. Walz continued, saying the measures "are two very simple, common sense issues" that have not been properly debated by the state’s lawmakers for decades.
The former Minnesota Senate GOP majority prevented much discussion of similar proposals in their body over the last several years. But Democrats gained a one-seat Senate majority in the November elections to win the trifecta — control of both chambers and the governor’s office — for the first time in eight years.
The gun safety measures by themselves would have been a tough vote for several rural Democrats in the Senate. But putting the measures in the final broader public safety bill may have given them enough political cover to vote yes last week.
Supporters said the policies are the beginning — not the end — of an effort to protect people across the state and prevent mass shootings at schools, grocery stores, movie theaters and everywhere else. Opponents say the measures infringe on the Second Amendment right to bear arms, and that the policies will be ineffective at lowering crime or suicide rates.
MINNESOTA LAWMAKERS DRAFT FINAL VERSION OF LEGAL POT BILL
Rob Doar, a lobbyist with the Minnesota Gun Owners Caucus, said in an interview that the policies are more likely to criminalize "common conduct among peaceful gun owners" — like loaning firearms between friends or hunting partners — than they are to curb the illicit gun market.
"Really, it comes down to how these are applied," Doar said. "If we see a clear violation of somebody’s due process rights, then we’ll certainly take legal action."
At least 19 states have red flag laws, but each new mass shooting seems to widen the political divide on who should be allowed to have guns and what types should be permitted. Disputes over gun laws on the books often wind up in court because of constitutional issues.
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DETROIT — Ford Motor Co.'s electric vehicle business has lost $3 billion before taxes during the past two years and will lose a similar amount this year as the company invests heavily in the new technology.
The figures were released Thursday as Ford rolled out a new way of reporting financial results. The new business structure separates electric vehicles, the profitable internal combustion and commercial vehicle operations into three operating units.
Company officials said the electric vehicle unit, called “Ford Model e,” will be profitable before taxes by late 2026 with an 8% pretax profit margin. But they wouldn't say exactly when it's expected to start making money.
Chief Financial Officer John Lawler said Model e should be viewed as a startup company within Ford.
“As everyone knows, EV startups lose money while they invest in capability, develop knowledge, build (sales) volume and gain (market) share,” he said.
Model e, he said, is working on second- and even third-generation electric vehicles. It currently offers three EVs for sale in the U.S.: the Mustang Mach E SUV, the F-150 Lightning pickup and an electric Transit commercial van.
The new corporate reporting system, Lawler said, is designed to give investors more transparency than the old system of reporting results by geographic regions. The automaker calculated earnings for each of the three units during the past two calendar years.
Model e had pretax losses of $900 million in 2021 and $2.1 billion last year, and it is expected to lose $3 billion this year. In the past two years Ford has announced it would build four new battery factories and a new vehicle assembly plant as well as spending heavily to acquire raw materials to build electric vehicles.
By the end of this year, the company based in Dearborn, Michigan, expects to be building electric vehicles at a rate of 600,000 per year, reaching a rate of 2 million per year by the end of 2026.
Ford Blue, the unit that sells internal combustion and gas-electric hybrid vehicles, made just over $10 billion before taxes during the last two years. Ford Pro, the commercial vehicle unit, made $5.9 billion during those years, the company said.
For this year, Ford expects Ford Blue to post a $7 billion pretax profit, modestly better than last year. Ford Pro is expected to earn $6 billion before taxes, nearly double its earnings last year, Lawler said.
Ford was to present the new structure, announced last March, to analysts and investors on Thursday. Other business units include corporate, Ford Credit and Ford Next, a new business incubator.
Lawler said the company is changing the way it does business, not just doing an accounting exercise.
“After 120 years, we've essentially re-founded Ford,” he said. “We're embracing technology and competitive disruption in our industry, fundamentally changing how we're thinking, how we're making decisions, and how we're running the company.” | https://www.newscentermaine.com/article/news/nation-world/ford-says-ev-unit-losing-billions/507-e5385e51-8f2c-48f3-ad63-9d131c7b1a73 | 2023-03-23 16:30:30 | 1 | https://www.newscentermaine.com/article/news/nation-world/ford-says-ev-unit-losing-billions/507-e5385e51-8f2c-48f3-ad63-9d131c7b1a73 |
Bruce Sutter, Hall of Famer and Cy Young winner, dies at 69
ST. LOUIS (AP) — Bruce Sutter, a Hall of Fame reliever and the 1979 Cy Young winner, has died. He was 69.
The Baseball Hall of Fame said Sutter died Thursday in Cartersville, Georgia. The Sutter family did not provide a cause of death in its statement, which was released Friday.
“All our father ever wanted to be remembered as was being a great teammate, but he was so much more than that,” it said. “He was also a great husband to our mother for 50 (years), he was a great father and grandfather and he was a great friend. His love and passion for the game of baseball can only be surpassed by his love and passion for his family.”
Sutter is considered one of the first pitchers to throw a split-finger fastball. The right-hander played 12 seasons in the major leagues, was a six-time All-Star and ended up with 300 saves over his career.
MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred said he was “deeply saddened” by the news.
“Bruce was the first pitcher to reach the Hall of Fame without starting a game, and he was one of the key figures who foreshadowed how the use of relievers would evolve,” Manfred said in a statement. “Bruce will be remembered as one of the best pitchers in the histories of two of our most historic franchises.”
Sutter debuted with the Chicago Cubs in 1976. The reliever won the Cy Young in 1979 in a season where he had 37 saves, 2.22 ERA and 110 strikeouts.
He joined the St. Louis Cardinals and played with them from 1981 to 1984. There, he won a World Series in 1982, ending Game 7 against the Brewers with a strikeout.
“Being a St Louis Cardinal was an honor he cherished deeply,” the Sutter family’s statement said. “To the Cardinals, his teammates and most importantly to the greatest fans in all of sports, we thank you for all of the love and support over the years.”
His last save, No. 300, came with the Atlanta Braves in 1988. Sutter was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 2006.
“Bruce was a fan-favorite during his years in St. Louis and in the years to follow, and he will always be remembered for his 1982 World Series clinching save and signature split-fingered pitch,” Cardinals owner and CEO Bill DeWitt Jr. said in a statement. “He was a true pioneer in the game, changing the role of the late inning reliever.”
Sutter was born in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, in January 1953. The Baseball Hall of Fame said in a release that he learned the split-finger fastball from a Cubs minor-league pitching instructor while recovering from surgery on his right elbow.
The Cardinals said Sutter is survived by his wife, three sons, a daughter-in-law and six grandkids.
“I feel like a brother passed away,” Hall of Famer Jim Kaat said. “I knew Bruce deeper than just about any other teammate. We spent a lot of time together, and as happens when your careers end, you go your separate ways. But we stayed in touch and considered each other great friends.”
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AP Sports Writers Ron Blum and Tom Canavan contributed to this report.
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US consumer confidence slips in May amid stubborn inflation
SILVER SPRING, Md. (AP) — U.S. consumer confidence edged lower for the second consecutive month as Americans’ view of their present and future prospects dimmed in the midst of persistent inflation.
The Conference Board said Tuesday that its consumer confidence index dipped to 106.4 in May — still a strong reading — from 108.6 in April,
The business research group’s present situation index, which measures consumers’ assessment of current business and labor conditions, also fell in May to 149.6 from 152.9 in April.
The expectations index, based on consumers’ six-month outlook for income, business and labor market conditions, also declined in May, to 77.5 from 79 in April. It was above 80 in February and remains a weak spot in the survey.
President Joe Biden will meet with Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell on Tuesday as soaring inflation continues to carve up Americans’ earnings.
The meeting Tuesday will be the first since Biden renominated Powell to lead the central bank and weeks after the Senate confirmed a second term. The White House said the pair would discuss the state of the U.S. and global economy and especially four-decade high inflation, described as Biden’s “top economic priority.”
The Federal Reserve raised its main borrowing rate by a half point in early May, the main mechanism for combatting inflation. Multiple rate hikes, with the possibility of more half-point increases, are expected this year.
Inflation soared over the past year at its fastest pace in more than 40 years, with rising costs for just about everything negating Americans’ pay raises.
The Labor Department reported earlier in May that consumer prices jumped 8.3% last month from a year ago. That was below the 8.5% year-over-year surge in March, which was the highest since 1981. On a monthly basis, prices rose 0.3% from March to April, the smallest rise in eight months.
U.S. producer prices soared 11% in April from a year earlier, a hefty gain that indicates high inflation will remain a burden for consumers and businesses in the months ahead.
Consumers were again slightly less optimistic about the labor market, even as U.S. employers have added at least 400,000 jobs for 12 straight months, pushing the unemployment rate down to 3.6%. That’s the lowest rate since the pandemic erupted two years ago and just above the half-century low of 3.5% that was reached two years ago.
Purchasing intentions for big-ticket items -- cars, homes and major appliances -- all cooled slightly, the Conference Board said. Rising costs remain the top concern for consumers, as their inflation expectations were mostly unchanged from April’s elevated levels.
“Looking ahead, expect surging prices and additional interest rate hikes to pose continued downside risks to consumer spending this year,” said Lynn Franco, the Conference Board’s senior director of economic indicators.
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SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Tuesday afternoon's drawing of the "Pick Four-Midday" game were:
9-7-8-7, Fireball: 5
(nine, seven, eight, seven; Fireball: five)
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Tuesday afternoon's drawing of the "Pick Four-Midday" game were:
9-7-8-7, Fireball: 5
(nine, seven, eight, seven; Fireball: five) | https://www.mrt.com/lottery/article/Winning-numbers-drawn-in-Pick-Four-Midday-game-17330118.php | 2022-07-26 18:45:22 | 1 | https://www.mrt.com/lottery/article/Winning-numbers-drawn-in-Pick-Four-Midday-game-17330118.php |
HONG KONG (AP) — A Chinese diplomat met with the U.S. consul general in Hong Kong and warned him not to cross “red lines” to protest what China called his “inappropriate” interference in the territory’s affairs, the foreign ministry’s Hong Kong office said Friday.
Consul General Gregory May gave a video address last month in which he exprssed concern over diminished freedoms in Hong Kong and said its reputation as a business center depended on adherence to international standards and the rule of law.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs Office in Hong Kong said its commissioner Liu Guangyuan met with May recently to express objections to his words and deeds.
“Liu also drew three red lines for US consul general and US consulate general in Hong Kong, which is not to endanger China’s national security, not to engage in political infiltration in Hong Kong, and not to slander or damage Hong Kong’s development prospect,” his office said in reply to inquiries from The Associated Press.
Liu also urged May to abide by diplomatic ethics, the office added.
The U.S. consulate in Hong Kong did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
May, in his address to the U.S. Center for Strategic & International Studies, also cited a decision by China’s legislature that lets Hong Kong’s executive branch decide whether foreign lawyers can be involved in national security cases in the city.
The decision was made after the city’s top court allowed pro-democracy publisher Jimmy Lai to hire a British lawyer to represent him as he fights collusion charges that could bring a life prison sentence if he is convicted.
Liu’s office accused May of slandering the rule of law and freedom in Hong Kong when he questioned the legal decision made in Beijing and other changes in Hong Kong’s governance.
The U.S. and other democracies have been critical of China’s crackdown on political freedoms in the former British colony, which was handed back to China in 1997 with a promise by Beijing to keep Western-style liberties under a “one country, two systems” framework.
Hong Kong is among a raft of issues that have sent ties between Beijing and Washington to their lowest level in years, including technology and trade, human rights, threats against Taiwan, and China’s claims in the South China Sea. | https://www.wowktv.com/news/u-s-world/ap-beijing-official-in-hong-kong-warns-us-envoy-after-speech/ | 2023-02-25 04:32:42 | 1 | https://www.wowktv.com/news/u-s-world/ap-beijing-official-in-hong-kong-warns-us-envoy-after-speech/ |
From right, Paula and Eva Williamson, and Jackie Reese, all of Tilton, hold up signs expressing their support for Leah Marlene before a free concert Tuesday in Normal.
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Left is Hannah Hinthorn, 12, of Bloomington, holding up a sign asking for American Idol finalist Leah Marlene's signature with Linda Jackson, right, before Marlene's concert Tuesday in Normal.
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American Idol finalist Leah Marlene, front right, takes in the crowd on Tuesday before Town of Normal Mayor Chris Koos, left, officially declares Tuesday, May 17, 2022, as Leah Marlene Day following a parade in Uptown Normal.
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Livi Blade, 10, of Bloomington, left, and family friend Nicki Green, right, pose for a photo in advance of Leah Marlene's parade and concert Tuesday in Normal.
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From left, Jeremy, Jennifer, and Julia Rady, brush up on coverage of Leah Marlene's homecoming plans published in that day's edition The Pantagraph prior to Marlene's appearance at the Uptown Circle in Normal. The trio traveled from Mukwonago, Wisconsin on Tuesday to see Marlene's free show.
NORMAL — Thousands of people turned out Tuesday in uptown Normal to catch a glimpse of "American Idol" finalist Leah Marlene as she returned to her hometown for a parade and concert.
The 20-year-old singer-songwriter performed four songs: "Wisher to the Well," a single that she has performed twice on the show; "Make You Feel My Love," a Bob Dylan song she performed on the show April 25; "Happy Together" by The Turtles, which she performed April 24; and "Flowers," a new single that was released Friday.
The hometown visit is a tradition for "Idol" finalists. Footage will be shown during the finale episode Sunday, when Marlene competes against Noah Thompson and HunterGirl for the top spot.
Before she performed "Flowers," Marlene shared a message about its meaning with the crowd:
"The two years leading up to this show were the two worst years of my entire life, and holy moly, if you told me a year ago that I'd be looking out at a sea of thousands of people right now, as a finalist on 'American Idol' — I would have never, in a trillion, billion, kajillion years, believed you."
She said she wrote "Flowers" in December, right after she learned that she would be advancing as one of the top 24 competitors on the show.
"Before I auditioned for 'Idol,' I had just really sprung back to myself after those two years of really going through the ringer with mental health stuff," she said. "I was just coming back to Leah, just coming back to being a healthy, functioning human. And then this 'Idol' thing came along.
"It was the last thing I ever thought I was going to do, but I had this weird gut instinct to follow through with it, so I did, thank God," she said, as the crowd cheered in support.
"The whole time, it was just like, 'OK, well, I don't think anything is going to come out of this, but for some reason I feel like I should give it a shot. So let's just have fun. Show up. Be yourself. Whatever.' And it has been the most beautiful experience of my entire life.
"... Me on this show has been me relearning who I am as a healthy human after those two years. It's so crazy to me that like, that coming out of those years, when I finally am able to experience the vibrance of life again, it's through this show, which is the biggest dream I could have ever chased, ever. I'm just constantly mind-blown that I'm here right now."
She said the song is about that journey, calling it a letter to her past self.
"She didn't even think there was a way out of that situation," she said, referring to herself. "I know there's lots of people here that probably feel that way right now, so this is for you."
Earlier in the night, Marlene traveled with her family in a yellow convertible through uptown, where an enthusiastic crowd — many wearing "Leah Marlene" shirts and holding homemade signs — watched as Normal Mayor Chris Koos declared May 17, 2022 to be Leah Marlene Day.
Leah Marlene performs during a concert in uptown Normal on Tuesday, May 17, 2022, as part of filming for "American Idol," where she is competing against two other finalists for the top spot.
"American Idol" finalist Leah Marlene is honored with a proclamation from Normal Mayor Chris Koos, who declared May 17, 2022, to be Leah Marlene Day for the town.
From right, Paula and Eva Williamson, and Jackie Reese, all of Tilton, hold up signs expressing their support for Leah Marlene before a free concert Tuesday in Normal.
Left is Hannah Hinthorn, 12, of Bloomington, holding up a sign asking for American Idol finalist Leah Marlene's signature with Linda Jackson, right, before Marlene's concert Tuesday in Normal.
American Idol finalist Leah Marlene, front right, takes in the crowd on Tuesday before Town of Normal Mayor Chris Koos, left, officially declares Tuesday, May 17, 2022, as Leah Marlene Day following a parade in Uptown Normal.
Livi Blade, 10, of Bloomington, left, and family friend Nicki Green, right, pose for a photo in advance of Leah Marlene's parade and concert Tuesday in Normal.
From left, Jeremy, Jennifer, and Julia Rady, brush up on coverage of Leah Marlene's homecoming plans published in that day's edition The Pantagraph prior to Marlene's appearance at the Uptown Circle in Normal. The trio traveled from Mukwonago, Wisconsin on Tuesday to see Marlene's free show. | https://pantagraph.com/news/local/watch-now-leah-marlene-wows-hometown-crowd-in-normal/article_ce4a24a0-d60d-11ec-b94b-2337e2e2602c.html | 2022-05-18 04:32:04 | 1 | https://pantagraph.com/news/local/watch-now-leah-marlene-wows-hometown-crowd-in-normal/article_ce4a24a0-d60d-11ec-b94b-2337e2e2602c.html |
FOREST FALLS, Calif. (AP) — A man died and a woman was injured when the pair tumbled down a waterfall in Southern California's San Bernardino Mountains, authorities said.
Rescue crews responding Sunday afternoon found the woman performing CPR on the man at Big Falls near the community of Forest Falls, the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department said.
The man, a 43-year-old resident of Hemet, died at the scene, the department said. The 43-year-old woman from Riverside was airlifted to a hospital, officials said. Their names were not immediately available.
Officials said the pair fell from the middle falls to the lower falls at the popular destination along a hiking trail about 80 miles (128 km) east of Los Angeles.
In May a 33-year-old man died after being found unresponsive at the base of Big Falls, the Southern California News Group reported. | https://www.seattlepi.com/news/article/Man-dies-woman-hurt-after-falling-down-17326999.php | 2022-07-25 14:50:39 | 0 | https://www.seattlepi.com/news/article/Man-dies-woman-hurt-after-falling-down-17326999.php |
The Storm Team 11 Forecast calls for mostly cloudy skies tonight with a low near 38 degrees.
For those in Eastern Kentucky, a Frost Advisory will be in effect until 10 a.m. tomorrow, so make sure to bring any sensitive plants inside.
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Partly cloudy skies are forecast for Sunday night with a low of 34 degrees.
Temperatures through the overnights this week will be cold. Make sure you are taking precautions by taking any sensitive plants inside and covering any plants that are already planted with a blanket or tarp.
A Freeze Watch will go into effect late Sunday night into early Monday morning for the Northeast Tennesse mountains and the Western North Carolina mountains.
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Wednesday will be cloudy with a 70% chance of rain. The high will be near 63 degrees.
We get a quick break from the showers Wednesday night with a low of 44 degrees.
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And for next Saturday, more rain is forecast with a 50% chance of showers. The high will be 67 degrees.
Have a great night and a great rest of the weekend! | https://www.wjhl.com/wjhl-weather/forecast/partly-cloudy-skies-and-chilly-temperatures-on-tap-for-your-sunday/ | 2023-04-23 01:59:58 | 1 | https://www.wjhl.com/wjhl-weather/forecast/partly-cloudy-skies-and-chilly-temperatures-on-tap-for-your-sunday/ |
YORK COUNTY, Pa. (WHTM) – A mother and two of her daughters were among four people killed in a tractor crash in Pennsylvania.
According to Pennsylvania State Police, an adult woman and 11 children were riding in an open flatbed trailer that was being pulled by a tractor in Lower Chanceford Township.
The driver lost control and left the roadway, causing the trailer to flip and roll down an embankment, throwing all of the passengers out of the trailer.
According to the York County coroner, 36-year-old Katie Ann Stoltzfus, 14-year-old Mary Stoltzfus , and 7-year-old Naomi Stoltzfus all died in the accident. Stoltzfus was the mother of the two girls, who were all residents of Brogue, York County.
Caleb Fisher, a 9-year-old boy, also died in the crash.
The coroner stated all four victims died of multiple blunt force traumatic injuries.
At least other three children were flown from the scene and others were transported by ambulance to area hospitals in various medical conditions. The adult male driver was transported from the scene in serious condition.
Officials say they are not sure how the tractor lost control when it was en route to a recreational area on Friday.
The PSP Troop J Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Specialist Unit, Forensic Services Unit, and Criminal Investigation Unit responded to the scene to assist in the investigation. The York County Coroner also responded to the scene.
The accident at the Otter Creek Recreation Area closed Route 425 (Furnace Road) in both directions and there were initial requests for several medical helicopters, according to the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation.
The accident was originally reported by officials as a horse and buggy crash but was later corrected by law enforcement. | https://www.koin.com/news/mother-2-daughters-among-4-killed-in-tractor-crash/ | 2022-08-01 17:20:58 | 1 | https://www.koin.com/news/mother-2-daughters-among-4-killed-in-tractor-crash/ |
"Hunter Biden's committed serious crimes, as you mentioned, 150 suspicious activity reports. Those are the most severe bank violations. This is when the bank notifies the federal government that we're pretty confident our client has committed a crime. He's had multiple banks file 150 suspicious activity reports, saying that we believe each instance was another act of a crime. But yet the FBI did nothing about it." - Rep. James Comer (R-Ky.), in an interview with Maria Bartiromo of Fox News, Oct. 16
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If the Republicans win the House in the November elections, Comer is on track to be chair of the House Oversight Committee. In his Fox News interview, Comer signaled that the business dealings of President Biden's son Hunter and brother James with such countries as China, Russia and Ukraine will be the subject of intense scrutiny in a GOP-led Congress.
"It's clear the FBI needs to be held accountable. Congress must begin considering meaningful reforms," Comer tweeted with a clip of his interview. "For too long, the Biden family has peddled access to the highest levels of government and the FBI has been slow to act."
For the purposes of this fact check, we will examine his claim that suspicious activity reports (SARs) means a bank is "pretty confident" that a crime has been committed. Comer, in fact, said each filing of a SAR meant "another act of a crime." Is that really the case?
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The Facts
As part of the government's effort to combat money laundering and terrorist activity, financial institutions are required to file SARs to the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN), an arm of the Treasury Department. A SAR is supposed to be triggered by a minimum amount of a transfer (generally at least $5,000, or $2,000 for money services businesses) and a suspicion the transfer involved funds derived from an illegal activity.
The Treasury also requires all cash transfers that exceed $10,000 to be separately reported. A SAR can also result from cash transfers that appear structured to avoid triggering such a report, such as repeated payments to the same person or entity of $9,500.
After the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks, banks significantly stepped up SARs reporting after it was learned that the terrorists had funded their attacks using the U.S. financial system but that no SARs were filed on their transactions. The Patriot Act, passed after the attacks, had added new reporting requirements.
As a result, FinCEN expects to receive nearly 3.7 million SARs in fiscal 2023, according to a Treasury report submitted to Congress.
Under Comer's logic, that would suggest banks will report 3.7 million crimes. But that's not correct.
"A financial institution only had to say 'something doesn't look right about this' using the FinCEN guidance," said James E. Johnson, Treasury undersecretary for enforcement in the late 1990s who oversaw FinCEN. "That is well short of, 'I think a crime has been committed.' "
Another former Treasury official, who spoke on the condition of anonymity because of the political nature of Comer's comments, described SARs reports as merely "a tip." He noted that the threshold for filing a SAR is not especially high and that many banks file the reports just to be on the safe side. "There is an incentive that, when in doubt, to file a report," he said.
The Bank Policy Institute (BPI), an advocacy group for large banks, says banks receive computer-generated alerts about possibly suspicious transactions and then a compliance officer decides whether to file a SAR. "Since banks are subject to enforcement action if they fail to file a SAR when they should have, but suffer no sanction if they file a useless SAR, the general presumption is to file the SAR," the group says.
A filing of a SAR by itself does not necessarily trigger an investigation. Each SAR is deposited in a massive database that law enforcement agents may access later when investigating a person or an entity, providing further leads for inquiry.
For instance, a New York bank had filed a SAR after New York Gov. Eliot Spitzer (D), in 2007, allegedly wired more than $10,000 from a Manhattan bank account but sought to break up the payment in an apparent effort to avoid triggering a currency transaction report. But that report was unnoticed until another bank later filed a report about two shell companies that had collected hundreds of thousands of dollars without an apparent source of revenue. That investigation eventually led Internal Revenue Service agents to discover the SAR previously filed on Spitzer, according to the New York Times. Spitzer resigned after investigators linked his wire transfers to a company that connected high-end sex workers with wealthy clients.
In a 2018 report, BPI said a survey found that only about 4 percent of SARs that were filed in 2017 led to a law enforcement inquiry - an estimate that the former Treasury official said sounded accurate. "A tiny subset of these results in an arrest and ultimately a conviction," the group says. If a bank concludes a SAR reflects actual criminal behavior, as opposed to suspicion, "someone at the bank will call law enforcement directly to flag the SAR."
In other words, we have established that a filing of a SAR does not mean a bank believes a client has committed a crime, as Comer claimed. In fact, Comer should well know this. He has posted on the committee's minority website a Sept. 2 letter from a Treasury official that plainly states that SARs are "preliminary and unverified tip-and-lead information on possible violations of law."
When we outlined our findings to Jessica Collins, communications director for the minority staff of the House Oversight Committee, she responded with a statement that sidestepped Comer's error.
"Hunter and James Biden have racked up at least 150 suspicious activity reports for their business transactions," she said. "SARs are used to identify possible illegal activity like money laundering or tax evasion. The sheer number of flagged transactions in this case is highly unusual and may be indicative of serious criminal activity or a national security threat."
While Comer often speaks of 150 SARs filings as an established fact, his source is a vague media report. Collins said the source of the figure was a CBS report in April that said: "150 financial transactions involving either Hunter or James Biden's global business affairs were flagged as concerning by U.S. banks for further review." But, unlike Comer, that same report correctly noted that "such banking reviews could point to deeper problems - or they could prove innocuous."
In a July letter to a financial adviser to Hunter Biden, Comer suggested a text exchange found on a hard-drive copy of the laptop Hunter Biden supposedly left behind for repair in a Delaware shop in April 2019 indicated that the president's son "was aware of these SARs and took steps to avoid detection in his financial dealings." Experts working with The Washington Post have verified thousands of emails contained on the hard drive but not text messages.
A lawyer for Hunter Biden declined to comment. A representative for James Biden said: "We have no information regarding SARs allegedly filed about James Biden."
In the statement, Collins also said the Biden administration has sought to restrict congressional access to SARs.
"Under the Biden administration, the Treasury Department has changed long-standing policy to restrict Congress's access to these reports," she said. "We need access to these reports to determine whether the Biden family's business schemes threaten national security or have compromised President Biden. Instead of defending Hunter Biden's SARs, it would be better to investigate why Biden's Treasury Department is trying to hide them."
Her complaint has bipartisan support. In July, by a vote of 349-70, the House passed a bill sponsored by Rep. Maxine Waters (D-Calif.) that would require Treasury to provide SARs to a congressional committee or subcommittee within 30 days. Waters said in a report that the action was needed because Treasury had imposed requirements that hampered congressional investigations, such as "requiring congressional staff to review all material in a reading room at Treasury, prohibiting the copying of materials for purposes of highlighting, ongoing reference, or margin notation, and restricting information collection to note taking." Action is still pending in the Senate.
Whether Treasury's new rules are related to Hunter Biden is unclear. The Trump administration also was accused of slow-rolling congressional requests for information on SARs and argued, in a legal opinion, for limiting congressional access. The Trump Treasury Department, however, provided SARs related to Hunter Biden to Republican Senate probers, who relied on the raw data to make questionable allegations about his business practices.
Treasury spokesman Mike Gwin rejected Collins's statement. "Treasury provides SARs to Congress in a manner that enables robust oversight and that is consistent with how other sensitive law enforcement information is often produced," he said. "It is not a political process. Since the beginning of this administration, Treasury has made SARs available in response to authorized committee requests and continues to engage on the process with any individual members seeking information."
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The Pinocchio Test
Comer may soon be in a significant position of power. But he needs to get his facts straight. Even if as many as 150 SARs were filed concerning Hunter Biden's business dealings - a number that remains unconfirmed - that does not mean that he committed "serious crimes" or that banks were "pretty confident" that a serious crime was committed. Instead, these reports are merely tips that something may be suspicious - raw intelligence that still needs to be vetted, confirmed and possibly investigated.
Comer earns Three Pinocchios. | https://www.unionleader.com/news/politics/national/wapo-analysis-the-misleading-claim-that-bank-reports-show-hunter-biden-committed-serious-crimes/article_3eabb342-fbba-5c80-bb25-fd7d064b3a58.html | 2022-10-19 16:11:27 | 0 | https://www.unionleader.com/news/politics/national/wapo-analysis-the-misleading-claim-that-bank-reports-show-hunter-biden-committed-serious-crimes/article_3eabb342-fbba-5c80-bb25-fd7d064b3a58.html |
Adela's platform demonstrated strong detection for early stage cancers
FOSTER CITY, Calif., April 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Adela, Inc. presented data today demonstrating the ability of its genome-wide methylome enrichment platform to detect a broad set of diverse cancers in early stages (stage I and II), when treatment can be most effective. These results were presented at the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) Annual Meeting 2023, and were selected for inclusion in the AACR Annual Meeting press program. The results demonstrate the potential for use of the platform for multi-cancer early detection in a screening setting. Strong detection of early-stage cancers with low amounts of circulating tumor DNA is also promising for applications to guide treatment decision-making and monitor for recurrence among patients who have completed curative-intent treatment for cancer.
"We are highly encouraged by these results which build upon the substantial body of peer-reviewed evidence for Adela's platform," said Dr. Anne-Renee Hartman, Chief Medical Officer of Adela. "This analysis provides an early indication that Adela's approach - which efficiently leverages information from the whole methylome and preserves it during sequencing – can be applied to the detection of many types of cancer in early stages, when outcomes can be most impacted."
The cancers included in this analysis are bladder, breast, colorectal, endometrial, esophageal, head & neck, hepatobiliary, lung, ovarian, pancreatic, prostate, and renal. The study cohort is comprised of cancer cases (individuals with newly diagnosed treatment-naïve cancer) and age- and gender-matched non-cancer controls from multiple biobanks. The data presented are from an interim training readout.
Cancer cases were distinguished from controls with an area under the curve (AUC) of 0.94, with AUCs for individual cancer types ranging from 0.89 to 0.99. The AUCs by stage were: 0.92 (stage I), 0.95 (stage II), 0.95 (stage III), and 0.97 (stage IV).
"The presentation of these results, demonstrating the platform's strong ability to distinguish between cancer cases and controls in multiple different cancer types is an important step forward in the development of Adela's platform," said Dr. Daniel De Carvalho, Chief Scientific Officer of Adela.
Adela's genome-wide methylome enrichment platform has the potential to detect early-stage disease with best-in-class performance because of the breadth of information captured through the whole methylome approach. The platform specifically isolates the highly informative (methylated) regions of the genome, enabling it to more efficiently capture broad genomic information and preserve it for sequencing compared to other platforms that use enzymatic or chemical treatment (bisulfite conversion). The platform's potential advantage in detecting early-stage disease enables applications in both multi-cancer early detection and cancer management, including minimal residual disease (MRD) detection and disease monitoring.
Adela is currently enrolling over 5,000 participants in a prospective, observational, case-control study (CAMPERR) at multiple centers across the United States. The study is enrolling participants with types of cancer that represent >90% of cancer incidence and >85% of cancer mortality1, as well as age- and gender-matched controls without a diagnosis of cancer. The study includes longitudinal sampling on a subset of participants to support development of Adela's platform for measuring MRD and detecting recurrence.
Presentation Details
Park, Ben MD, PhD et al.2 Development of a Genome-Wide Methylome Enrichment Platform for Multi-Cancer Early Detection (MCED)
Abstract number: 1030
Session date and time: Sunday Apr 16, 2023 1:30 - 5:00 PM ET
Location: Section 42 Poster Board Number 7
About Adela
Adela is focused on the detection and monitoring of cancer and other high-morbidity, high-mortality conditions through a routine blood test. The company's proprietary genome-wide methylome enrichment platform captures information from small quantities of cell-free DNA and applies machine learning to detect, monitor, and classify underlying disease. The platform specifically isolates the highly informative (methylated) regions of the genome through a high-affinity enrichment process, enabling it to more efficiently capture broad genomic information and preserve it for sequencing compared to other platforms that use enzymatic or chemical treatment (bisulfite conversion). The technology is initially being developed for use across the cancer continuum for detection and management, and in the future will be applied to other conditions beyond cancer. Adela's investors are F-Prime Capital, OrbiMed, Deerfield Management, Decheng Capital, and RA Capital Management. Find more information at adelabio.com.
1 Siegel, R.L., Miller, K.D., Fuchs, H.E., Jemal, A., 2022. Cancer statistics, 2022. CA: A Cancer Journal for Clinicians 72, 7–33. doi:10.3322/caac.21708
2Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center, Nashville, TN
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BERLIN (AP) — Swiss retailer Migros said Tuesday that it is launching a coffeemaking system designed to replace capsules that produce thousands of tons of waste worldwide each year.
The cooperative said its spherical capsules — described as “coffee balls” — are fully compostable, unlike the plastic and aluminum containers popularized by its rival Nestle under the brand Nespresso 36 years ago.
Migros said its coffee balls are encased in a thin, flavorless, seaweed-based cover that can be discarded with the spent coffee after use.
The company said the CoffeeB system, which also features a special coffeemaker, will be rolled out first in Switzerland and France this year, followed by Germany in 2023. | https://www.wjhl.com/business/ap-business/ap-swiss-retailer-rolls-out-coffee-balls-to-replace-capsules/ | 2022-09-06 13:47:22 | 0 | https://www.wjhl.com/business/ap-business/ap-swiss-retailer-rolls-out-coffee-balls-to-replace-capsules/ |
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Police asking for help identifying theft suspect
Published: Jan. 23, 2023 at 11:10 AM EST|Updated: 1 hour ago
PORTSMOUTH, Oh. (WSAZ) - Police in Portsmouth, Ohio are asking for help identifying a suspect in a retail theft case.
Portsmouth Police released this picture of a man suspected of stealing $1,500 in tools.
Officers said the man is also a suspect in an incident on Saturday, Jan. 21, where he ran from police. His vehicle was found and impounded.
If you know this man Portsmouth Police are asking for you to call 740-353-4101 or 740-354-1600.
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ATLANTA (AP) — Hyundai Motor Group and a South Korean battery maker say they will jointly invest $4 billion to $5 billion in Georgia to build a new plant northwest of Atlanta that would supply electric batteries for Hyundai and Kia electric vehicles assembled in the United States.
Hyundai and SK On, a unit of Korea’s SK Group, made the announcement Thursday. The plant, to be located just west of Cartersville, would begin production in 2025 and employ a projected 3,500 people.
It’s another in a series of electric battery plants being built as part of automakers transition to electric vehicles. The investment is also being driven by the U.S. Inflation Reduction Act, which offers $7,500 tax credits for electric vehicles, but only if vehicles and batteries are assembled in North America and a certain share of critical minerals inside the battery are mined or processed in North America.
Hyundai broke ground in October on a $5.5 billion electric vehicle plant near Savannah in coastal Georgia, with plans to produce 300,000 vehicles a year and hire 8,100 workers.
That plant is also supposed to go into production in 2025, backed by $1.8 billion in state and local tax breaks and incentives.
Most batteries for Hyundai electric vehicles are assembled with minerals from China.
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp, a Republican, has criticized the federal provisions that made Hyundai and Kia electric vehicles ineligible for tax credits. Hyundai and the South Korean government have been lobbying President Joe Biden, a Democrat, and Congress to ease the rules.
Hyundai and SK On signed an agreement on Nov. 29 for SK to supply batteries to Hyundai in North America, although the companies said Thursday that details of their partnership are still being worked out.
SK already has a $2.6 billion battery plant in Commerce, northeast of Atlanta, with more than 2,000 workers. That plant, which currently makes batteries for Ford Motor Co. and Volkswagen AG, was at the center of a trade dispute alleging SK stole trade secrets from South Korean LG Energy Solution. SK agreed to settle the case and pay royalties to LG, avoiding a United States trade ruling that could have shut the plant down.
Georgia industrial recruitment officials are trying to capitalize on the transition to electric batteries to increase the state’s presence in the auto industry. The state says that before Thursday’s announcement, $17 billion in electric-vehicle related investments had been announced in the state since 2020, pledging nearly 23,000 jobs.
The total incentive package wasn’t immediately clear. But the joint venture could qualify for nearly $92 million in state income tax credits, at $5,250 per job over five years, as long as workers make at least $31,300 a year. If the owners didn’t owe that much state corporate income tax, Georgia would instead give the company personal income taxes collected from workers.
Georgia also announced it would pay to train workers.
Melinda Lemmon, executive director of the Cartersville-Bartow County Department of Economic Development, said the site is former industrial park being purchased from private owners and said a “competitive package” of incentives would be offered, including local property tax abatements. She did not say how much workers would earn, but described the positions as “quality jobs.”
“We are thrilled to be part of the EV ecosystem that Georgia is building and it certainly adds to the diversity of our community,” Lemmon said.
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BOSTON, June 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Boston Hemp Inc. Is pleased to announce the significant expansion into the Delta-8 hemp market. The company has added 25% more Delta-8 products, pushing the offerings to over 50 products.
Delta-8 is a hemp derived cannabinoid that is said to have similar effects to traditional cannabis. Many customers have found that they experience a "high", but it is lesser than with use of traditional cannabis. Users of the product have said that Delta-8 hemp has helped with appetite, anxiety and depression.
Because Delta-8 is derived from a Sativa hemp plant with less than 0.3% Delta 9 THC, it is classified as legal under the 2018 Farm Bill and can be sold online and shipped anywhere in the United States. Boston Hemp Inc. now offers a full range of Delta-8 hemp products including flower, vapes, tinctures, edibles and waxes.
Boston Hemp Inc. is a full-service retail dispensary and online retailer of craft hemp and CBD products. They take pride in offering the highest quality and latest products in the CBD and hemp marketplace. Located in Hanover, Massachusetts they service their customers at their convenient retail location where customers can walk in shop and through their online hemp and CBD superstore, BostonHempInc.com.
"We are excited to be part of the hemp and CBD movement. We believe our products are helping people live a healthier lifestyle that is free from pain, anxiety and depression. With the addition of Delta-8 products we hope to better compete in a market that is quickly growing and to meet the demands of our customers" said Brandon Gadles, CEO of Boston Hemp Inc.
To read more about the buzz associated with Delta-8 hemp products from Boston Hemp Inc., please read a recent blog post, Delta-8. What's all the buzz about?
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There is one sure sign that winter is coming to an end: Grizzly bears are coming out of hibernation.
Yellowstone National Park had its first bear sighting of 2023 on Tuesday. The National Park Service said an adult bear weighing 300 pounds to 350 pounds came out of hibernation and was seen near a bison carcass within the park.
The National Park Service said male grizzlies generally come out of hibernation in March. Females and their cubs typically come out of hibernation in April and early May.
When bears emerge from hibernation, they are generally seeking food and can become aggressive. Because of this, Yellowstone restricts certain visitor activities in areas with high bear populations starting March 10.
“Spring visitors skiing, snowshoeing, or hiking in Yellowstone National Park are reminded to carry bear spray and be especially alert for bears near carcasses and areas with early spring green-up. These are the first foods sought out by grizzlies after emerging from hibernations,” said Kerry Gunther, the park's bear management biologist.
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Members get unparalleled transparency and control to proactively correct NSF transactions
AUSTIN, Texas, June 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Carolina Foothills Federal Credit Union (CFFCU) is partnering with DoubleCheck Solutions, to give its members the ability to stop payments with non-sufficient funds (NSF) from being declined automatically. They will have the ability to review and reprioritize critical transactions before they are returned.
DoubleCheck makes it easy for members by providing a mobile view on their phone to review their account and immediately see which transactions are at risk of being declined. They choose which ones to pay with their existing funds, and which ones to return. If they want, they can also add additional funds to their account via a credit card or a third-party payment service such as Venmo or PayPal. They can also bring cash into the credit union. This benefits CFFCU members by preventing negative outcomes, such as a returned payment to a landlord or utility company. It puts control in the member's hands because if they don't have the funds to resolve all impacted transactions, they can re-prioritize and select which items to pay and which to return.
CFFCU recognizes the need to offer such vital services to its members, because it's crucial to provide everyone with a streamlined way to avoid the ripple effect of negative consequences that result from a declined payment, including hefty late fees and poor credit ratings.
"DoubleCheck will help our members avoid the pain of cancelled services and late fees," said Scott Weaver, CEO of CFFCU. "Adding this important level of transparency to our portfolio is another way of providing support to those who need it most in the communities we serve."
DoubleCheck empowers credit union members by giving them the ability to choose which transactions to address first, and how to add funds to their account. This awareness makes it easy to ensure priority payments like rent, mortgage and utilities are prioritized. In addition, people can report suspicious or fraudulent charges through DoubleCheck, enabling them to immediately reject the item.
"In the tough economy we're faced with, it's essential to provide members with the tools they need to make the best decisions for themselves and their families," said Joel Schwartz, founder and co-CEO of DoubleCheck Solutions. "Overdraft protection continues to be a top concern for banks and credit unions, as well as their customers and members, and we're pleased to be working with Carolina Foothills Federal Credit Union to provide this groundbreaking technology and transparency to their members."
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Veterans who are in a suicidal crisis can now seek emergency care at any medical facility at no cost to them.
Starting Tuesday, veterans will have free access to inpatient care or crisis residential care for up to 30 days and outpatient care for up to 90 days, the Department of Veterans Affairs said in a press release last week.
The VA says the program will lift the burden of expensive treatment costs for veterans and provide acute suicide care access for up to 9 million veterans who are not enrolled with the federal department.
Veterans Affairs Secretary Denis McDonough said in a statement the “expansion of care will save lives.”
“Veterans in suicidal crisis can now receive the free, world-class emergency health care they deserve — no matter where they need it, when they need it, or whether they’re enrolled in VA care,” McDonough said.
Regardless of VA enrollment status, veterans who were discharged from active duty after more than 24 months and who were not dishonorably discharged are eligible for the program.
Also eligible are those who served more than 100 days in a combat operation or those who were victims of a physical or sexual assault in the military.
Suicide prevention is considered the VA’s highest priority. The suicide rate for U.S. veterans is much higher than the rest of the adult population, although the number of veterans suicides has begun to decline in the past two years.
The latest VA report released in September said there were 6,146 veteran suicides in 2020, down 343 from 2019.
That also marked the fewest suicide deaths for veterans in any year since 2006, according to the VA’s data.
Under the new rule in effect Tuesday, the VA will cover the entire costs of emergency care for a veteran in suicide crisis, including transportation services such as an ambulance ride.
The VA will also provide appropriate referrals for veterans after the emergency care period.
Authority for the VA to implement the expanded health care services was included in a 2020 law called the Compact Act, sponsored by Rep. Mark Takano (D-Calif.).
“HUGE NEWS: beginning today, veterans can receive no-cost emergency mental health care at VA or non-VA healthcare facilities thanks to my COMPACT Act,” Takano wrote on Twitter.
In November 2021, the Biden administration unveiled a new strategy aimed at boosting mental health resources for veterans, including enhancing crisis care facilities and increasing access to mental health resources.
The VA also launched a 10-year strategy on preventing veteran suicides in 2018 to create a larger framework on addressing the crisis. | https://www.pahomepage.com/hill-politics/veterans-in-suicidal-crisis-can-now-seek-care-at-no-cost/ | 2023-01-17 18:39:18 | 1 | https://www.pahomepage.com/hill-politics/veterans-in-suicidal-crisis-can-now-seek-care-at-no-cost/ |
30-year tax break for Providence's 'Superman Building' faces City Council debate
How's the transformation of Providence's "Superman Building" coming along?
Slowly, but steadily at the moment. Five months after city and state leaders announced a deal to redevelop the former bank headquarters called the Industrial Trust tower into apartments, the City Council is now ready to debate a 30-year tax break for the building's owner.
What the tax deal looks like
The tax deal released Thursday and referred to a council committee for hearings, would freeze the 26-story tower's tax bill for 10 years after next year. Then, from 2034-2043, owner High Rock Development would pay that same base tax bill plus $250,000 each year.
Starting in 2044, the owner would begin paying a percentage of the full tax bill, including updated assessed value and whatever the tax rate is that year. The percentage of the full bill would escalate until reaching full payment in 2054.
How much all of this will save building owner David Sweetser, who is best known for building suburban shopping plazas in Massachusetts, is unclear.
A spokeswoman for Mayor Jorge Elorza, who along with state officials in April hailed an agreement with Sweetser to save the Superman Building, would not say whether his administration has an estimate of the tax savings or not.
"The Finance Department will prepare any required fiscal impact information needed by the Council Finance Committee where we expect it to be fully vetted during public hearings," Elorza spokeswoman Theresa Agonia wrote in an email.
She added that the "Tax Stabilization Agreement," as the tax treaties are known in city government, was "not pre-negotiated by the administration."
The savings to the property owner in the proposed tax treaty could be significant.
The assessed value of the tower has been declining in recent years as it sits vacant, but the draft tax treaty would mean improvements to the building would not be reflected in the tax bill for 20 years. This year the property was valued at $14.1 million, according to assessors records.
'A notable Providence property'
Elorza, Gov. Dan McKee and General Assembly leaders announced an agreement in April on $41 million in combined state and local assistance to help High Rock complete a $220-million residential conversion of the tower. The building is also counting on around $22 million in federal tax credits.
The property tax deal was not counted in the $41-million incentive package — $26 million from the state and $15 million from the city — but city officials said the redevelopment would include one.
State law sets a maximum length of 20 years for local tax treaties, but at the city's request the General Assembly passed a special bill this summer allowing a 30-year deal for the Superman Building.
City Council spokesman Parker Gavigan said he believed the draft tax treaty introduced to the City Council on Thursday had been written by High Rock attorney Nick Hemond.
"This project will inject more life and activity downtown by transforming a vacant, deteriorating building into a notable Providence property,” Council President John Igliozzi said in a news release Thursday night. “The Council must ensure the agreement benefits city taxpayers, the building owner, and creates affordable housing in the city.”
As the tax deal is vetted, High Rock continues to work on detailed plans for the redevelopment, including what will go in the first-floor bank lobby and what it will look like.
"High Rock continues to work diligently on pre-construction tasks, including completing engineering surveys and plans necessary to commence demolition, as well as finalizing processes and documentation with various transaction participants," company spokesman Bill Fischer said in an email. "We are still targeting commencing demolition activities during the 4th quarter of 2022."
"The TSA is a critical component to the overall structure of financing of the project," he added.
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WASHINGTON (Nexstar) — Though there was drama over the election for a new Speaker of the House, lawmakers spent the day discussing their priorities.
Democratic lawmakers from the West, such as California’s Judy Chu, Mike Levin, Lou Correa, Colorado’s Jason Crow and Oregon’s Earl Blumenauer, said they’re ready to get to work in the new Congress.
Chu said she’ll work to make “sure that we get inflation down, that we make sure that Americans can ensure to put food on the table and also pay for their rent.”
She also intends to keep fighting for her priorities, including “the right for women’s reproductive health and the right to an abortion.”
Blumenauer said there needs to be a focus on the housing crisis.
“Most successful cities have a mismatch between housing needs and opportunities and the federal government needs to be a more active player,” he said.
Now that control of the House and Senate is divided between parties, passing legislation will become more difficult. But Democratic lawmakers say they want to work with Republicans.
“I’m going to keep my focus on small business development, on national defense and national security issues and immigration reform,” Crow said.
Levin said, “We can have security and humanity at the border. We need it.”
Democrats said they’re hopeful immigration will be one area where both parties can work together.
“Right now we have shortages of products from chips to manufacturing items, we need the workers,” Correa said. “Thirty-five years have passed since the last immigration reform.”
Republicans spent the day fighting among themselves as California’s Kevin McCarthy struggled to get the votes to become Speaker.
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Eli Wisdom has had many outstanding games for Shiloh Christian as a three-year starter, but his stellar performance last Friday helped land him in elite company.
Wisdom accounted for 437 yards in total offense to lead Shiloh Christian to a 51-30 win over Farmington in a key 5A-West Conference game at Champions Stadium.
With that output, the senior quarterback joined former Nashville star A.J. Whitmore as just the second player in state history to pass for more than 7,000 yards and rush for at least 3,000 yards in a three-year span.
For his effort, Wisdom is the Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette Player of the Week for teams in Northwest Arkansas.
Fort Smith Southside junior running back Isaac Gregory is the NWADG Player of the Week for teams in the River Valley.
Wisdom displayed his ability again as a dual-threat at quarterback by throwing for 220 yards and rushing for 217 yards against Farmington and five total touchdowns. With the score tied at 30-30, Wisdom responded by scoring three rushing touchdowns over a 10-minute span to put the game out of reach.
His final touchdown came on an 89-yard run around right end with 4:13 left in the game.
"Something clicked in my mind and I said, 'I've got to take over,'" Wisdom said. "I give all the credit to my O-line and my receivers who blocked on the edge. On that last touchdown run, three of our guys laid licks on those Farmington players."
The win for Shiloh Christian (7-1, 5-0) sets up a showdown at Prairie Grove (7-1, 5-0) on Friday between two teams still unbeaten in 5A-West Conference play.
The number 5 seems agreeable to Gregory, who scored five touchdowns against Springdale Har-Ber after scoring five touchdowns the previous week against Rogers Heritage.
Gregory carried 29 times for 260 yards as Southside (3-5, 2-3) overcame a 10-point halftime deficit against Har-Ber to keep its hopes alive for one of the six playoff spots in the 7A-West. Gregory ran for two touchdowns, including a 59-yard sprint, and a 2-point conversion with under 10 minutes to play after Har-Ber began the fourth quarter leading 38-33.
Gregory went over the 1,000-yard mark last week when he rushed for 249 yards on 21 carries against the War Eagles.
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All 20 claims were found to be novel, with inventive step and industrial applicability
RA'ANANA, Israel, Jan. 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Inspira™ Technologies OXY B.H.N. Ltd. (NASDAQ: IINN) (NASDAQ: IINNW) (the "Company" or "Inspira Technologies"), a groundbreaking respiratory support technology company, announced today that the novel convertible dual lumen cannula device and method of use, being developed for the INSPIRA™ ART System, has been granted a patent by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). The patent approval includes 20 claims that were found to be novel, with inventive step and industrial applicability.
Based on the U.S. patent grant, the Company plans to file for similar patents in additional countries.
The Company expects to integrate the convertible dual lumen cannula with additional Inspira products in the future. In addition, the Company may consider the future commercialization of the convertible dual lumen cannula separately as a disposable product.
An Essential Tool in a Wide Range of Medical Settings
A dual lumen cannula is a medical disposable device often used for the simultaneous venous drainage and reinfusion of blood during processes such as, but not limited to, extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) in Intensive Care Units (ICUs). The dual lumen cannula is a single tube with two separate inner channels or "lumens" and requires only a single incision point.
Inspira Technologies' Convertible Dual Lumen Cannula
Inspira Technologies' convertible dual lumen cannula device uniquely intravascularly converts a single-lumen cannula into a dual lumen cannula after initial insertion, thus allowing for the same incision point to potentially have multiple uses. The convertible dual lumen cannula is designed to allow for switching from a single lumen to a dual lumen cannula, and vice versa, without the need for new incisions required when changing or adding additional cannulas. The Inspira Technologies convertible dual lumen is designed to potentially allow for fast action and reduced risk, complications and additional infection points.
CEO of Inspira Technologies, Dagi Ben-Noon: "The novel, and now patented, convertible dual lumen cannula device represents another step forward in the delivery of new technologies designed to be simple and scalable. In today's market, dual lumens are extremely expensive to manufacture. Therefore, Inspira Technologies believes that the new device can provide the medical market with a more affordable solution, which could contribute to patient safety, procedural efficiency, and reduced risks and complications."
Enhances Usability and Medical Value of the INSPIRA™ ART System
The newly patented convertible dual lumen cannula is expected to be a core component of the INSPIRA™ ART system, a potential new mode of acute respiratory care under development, designed to reduce the need for invasive mechanical ventilation allowing the patient to remain awake and maintain spontaneous breathing.
The dual lumen cannula device is planned to be utilized during INSPIRA ART treatment with awake patients, potentially facilitating a safer and more comfortable cannulation procedure. For example, by inserting the INSPIRA ART convertible dual lumen in the jugular vein located in the neck, we believe that this will potentially contribute to patient benefits and enhance the INSPIRA ART system's usability and comprehensive medical value to both patients and medical staff.
Inspira Technologies OXY B.H.N. Ltd.
Inspira™ Technologies is an innovative medical technology company in the respiratory treatment arena. The Company has developed a breakthrough Augmented Respiration Technology (INSPIRA ART), designed to rebalance patient oxygen saturation levels. This technology potentially allows patients to remain awake during treatment while reducing the need for highly invasive, risky, and costly mechanical ventilation systems that require intubation and medically induced coma. The Company's products have not yet been tested or used in humans and has not been approved by any regulatory entity.
For more information, please visit our corporate website: https://inspira-technologies.com
Forward-Looking Statement Disclaimer
This press release contains express or implied forward-looking statements pursuant to U.S. Federal securities laws. These forward-looking statements and their implications are based on the current expectations of the management of the Company only and are subject to a number of factors and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those described in the forward-looking statements. For example, the Company is using forward-looking statements when it discusses: the potential benefits to be realized by the newly patented component, including that it may reduce risk, provide the medical market with a more affordable product solution and enhance the INSPIRA ART system's usability and comprehensive medical value to both patients and medical staff; that it expects to integrate the dual lumen cannula with additional products in the future; and that it intends to file for additional patents in other countries; and that it may consider the future commercialization of the convertible dual lumen cannula separately as a disposable product. These forward-looking statements and their implications are based solely on the current expectations of the Company's management and are subject to a number of factors and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those described in the forward-looking statements. Except as otherwise required by law, the Company undertakes no obligation to publicly release any revisions to these forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date hereof or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events. More detailed information about the risks and uncertainties affecting the Company is contained under the heading "Risk Factors" in the Company's annual report on Form 20-F for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2021 filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC"), which is available on the SEC's website, www.sec.gov
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Sylvester Stallone's latest project has an incredible story behind it. The 76-year-old actor doesn't star in MVP, but he did executive produce the new film, which is the directorial debut of NFL alum and Green Beret veteran Nate Boyer.
MVP is based on the true story of the formation of Merging Vets & Players, a nonprofit founded by Boyer and Fox Sports NFL Insider Jay Glazer, which empowers and connects combat veterans and former professional athletes, providing them with a new team to assist with transition to civilian life, promote personal development, and show them they are never alone.
The film follows a recently retired NFL player (Mo McCrae) and a homeless veteran suffering from PTSD (Boyer), as they bond amid their search for real purpose and identity.
Co-starring Rich Eisen, Talia Jackson, Christina Ochoa and Dina Shihabi, the film also features appearances from Tom Arnold, military veteran Dan Lauria, and former professional athletes Randy Couture, Tony Gonzalez, Howie Long, Jarrod Bunch and Michael Strahan.
Additionally, Wiz Khalifa wrote and performed a new song, "Work4It," for the flick.
"Merging Vets & Players has had such a profound impact on my life, as well as the lives of so many of our brothers and sisters who either fought for freedom or gave their all on the field of play," Boyer said in a press release. "We set out to capture the story of MVP on screen."
"Like the two main characters in the film, many of us battle with personal struggles and are searching for that purpose, identity, and a community where we feel like we belong," he added. "We hope the release of this film elevates the conversation with audiences everywhere and helps us all remember that you are never alone."
FilmRise's MVP is now playing in theaters nationwide.
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WILMINGTON, Del. (AP) — The head of Tesla’s board of directors testified Tuesday in a shareholder lawsuit challenging a 2018 compensation plan for CEO Elon Musk potentially worth more than $55 billion that she was less concerned about how much time Musk would commit to the company than in the results he could bring.
“We didn’t talk about time,” Robyn Denholm said when asked about her discussions with Musk about the compensation plan, which didn’t include any requirement on how much time he would devote to the company, as opposed to his other business ventures.
“He was focused on achieving results, not on any quantum of time he would need to spend,” Denholm said. She added that she doesn’t know how many hours Musk — who last month took over Twitter after paying $44 billion for the social media platform — devotes to Tesla.
“I’m not concerned about time,” added Denholm, who was a member of the compensation committee at the electric car and solar panel maker that developed the plan. “I know periods of time where he is sleeping on the factory floor.”
The lawsuit alleges that the performance-based stock option grant was negotiated by the compensation committee and approved by Tesla board members who had conflicts interest due to personal and professional ties to Musk, including investments in his companies. It also alleges the shareholder vote approving the compensation plan was based on a misleading proxy statement.
The lawsuit alleges that the proxy wrongly described members of the compensation committee as “independent,” and characterized all of the milestones that triggered vesting in the stock options as “stretch” goals meant to be difficult to achieve, even though internal projections indicated that three operational milestones were likely to be achieved within 18 months of the stockholder vote.
Attorneys for the defendants have noted that two institutional proxy advising firms that urged shareholders to reject the plan nevertheless noted that it would require “significant and perhaps historic achievements” and require growth that “appear stretching by any benchmark.”
“I thought they, at the time, were quite audacious,” Denholm said of the milestones.
The plan called for Musk to reap billions if Tesla hit certain market capitalization and operational milestones. For each incidence of simultaneously meeting a market cap milestone and an operational milestone, Musk, who owned about 22% of Tesla when the plan was approved, would get stock equal to 1% of outstanding shares at the time of the grant. His interest in the company would grow to about 28% if the company’s market capitalization grew by $600 billion.
Each milestone in the plan includes growing Tesla’s market capitalization by $50 billion and meeting aggressive revenue and pretax profit growth targets. Musk would receive the full benefit of the pay plan, $55.8 billion, only if Tesla hit a market capitalization of $650 billion and unprecedented revenue and earnings within a decade.
To date, Tesla has achieved all 12 of the market capitalization milestones and 11 operational milestones, resulting in the vesting of 11 of the grant’s 12 tranches and providing Musk over $52.4 billion in stock option gains, according to the lawsuit. Since the grant was awarded, Tesla’s market capitalization has increased from $59 billion to more than $613 billion now, having briefly hit $1 trillion early this year. Musk has sold Tesla stock to finance the Twitter purchase, adding downward pressure on the shares.
Shares of Tesla and other automakers have been battered this year, but the Austin, Texas, company earned $5.5 billion in 2021, blowing away the previous year’s profit of $721 million. It also produced a record 936,000 vehicles, nearly double vehicle production in 2020.
Attorneys for the plaintiff have suggested that incentivizing Musk to remain at Tesla’s helm by offering a huge compensation package was unnecessary, because he’s never suggested that he might leave. They’ve also suggested that Musk’s true motive in negotiating the package was to fund his dream to colonize Mars.
Denholm said the primary issue was not how Musk might spend the proceeds of his option grants, but ensuring that he was motivated and committed to Tesla’s success.
“Quite honestly, I don’t know how much it costs to do any interplanetary travel,” she said.
In a November 2017 email to former Tesla General Counsel Todd Maron, Musk expressed optimism that the compensation package would be seen in a favorable light.
“Given that this will all go to causes that at least aspirationally maximize the probability of a good future for humanity, plus all Tesla shareholders will be super happy, I think this will be received well,” he wrote, adding that “it should come across as an ultra bullish view of the future.” | https://www.fox16.com/news/business/ap-tesla-board-chair-testifies-in-musk-compensation-lawsuit/ | 2022-11-16 02:02:47 | 1 | https://www.fox16.com/news/business/ap-tesla-board-chair-testifies-in-musk-compensation-lawsuit/ |
WASHINGTON — More than 340,000 stainless steel children's cups are being recalled for containing high levels of lead.
The Consumer Product Safety Commission and manufacturing company Soojimus issued a recall on the 8 oz. and 12 oz. models of the CUPKIN Double-Walled Stainless Steel Children's Cups for posing a lead hazard to children.
"The stainless-steel cups contain levels of lead that exceed the federal lead content ban," the recall said. "Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects."
According to the recall, the affected items were sold on Amazon and Cupkin.com from January 2018 until March 2023. The cups, which were sold in 12 different color combinations and came with a matching straw, retailed for about $20.
The recalled items were sold in pairs and had "Cupkin" printed on the front bottom of the cups. Soojimus said on its recall page that liquids in the cup are not exposed to lead due to the "double walled construction of our cups."
No injuries have been reported related to the recall, according to CPSC.
Consumers are urged to immediately cease use of the cups and contact Soojimus for a full refund. The manufacturing company and Amazon have begun contacting all known purchasers directly, according to the press release.
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Alteryx announces partnership with San Francisco Unicorns as inaugural U.S. Major League Cricket season debuts
IRVINE, Calif., July 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Alteryx, Inc. (NYSE: AYX), the Analytics Cloud Platform company, today announced a partnership with the San Francisco Unicorns as the inaugural Major League Cricket season begins in the United States. As part of Alteryx Fanalytics, the company showcases analytics insights and applications across the most watched sports in the world.
"We are excited to have Alteryx as our official analytics partner of the San Francisco Unicorns, especially in this debut season," said Venky Harinarayan, owner, San Francisco Unicorns. "Data and analytics play a powerful role in decision making in sports, and we are thrilled to not only have Alteryx's support, but also the ability to power our analytics capabilities as the team and league continue to grow."
The new partnership comes as cricket makes its professional sports debut through Major League Cricket in the U.S. beginning July 13, continuing the momentum from a sport that boasts 2.5 billion fans globally. As partners of the San Francisco Unicorns, Alteryx branding will appear on select team apparel, event venues, and during live game coverage.
"Alteryx Fanalytics is the ultimate combination of sports, fandom, and analytics, for both on-field and off-field insights," said Keith Pearce, chief marketing officer, Alteryx. "By extending this program to partner with the San Francisco Unicorns of Major League Cricket, we are excited to further bring to life the role analytics plays in beloved sports globally."
Further, Shane Watson, head coach of the San Francisco Unicorns, will participate in an upcoming conversation with Alteryx on the role analytics plays in professional sports, including cricket, from drafting players to in-game decisions. The live virtual event is free to attend and set for September 12 at 12 pm PT. Those interested can register here.
About Alteryx
Alteryx (NYSE: AYX) powers analytics for all with the award-winning Alteryx Analytics Cloud Platform. With Alteryx, enterprises can make intelligent decisions across their organizations with automated, AI-driven insights. More than 8,300 customers globally rely on Alteryx to democratize analytics across use cases and deliver high-impact business outcomes. To learn more, visit www.alteryx.com.
Alteryx is a registered trademark of Alteryx, Inc. All other product and brand names may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.
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WFO PHOENIX Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Wednesday, June 22, 2022
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AREAL FLOOD ADVISORY
Flood Advisory
National Weather Service Phoenix AZ
522 PM PDT Wed Jun 22 2022
...FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 830 PM PDT THIS EVENING...
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...A portion of southern California, including the following
counties, Riverside and San Bernardino.
* WHEN...Until 830 PM PDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
Rises in small streams and normally dry arroyos.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 522 PM PDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin
shortly in the advisory area. Between 0.5 and 1 inch of rain
has fallen.
- Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1 inch are expected
over the area. This additional rain will result in minor
flooding.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
mainly rural areas of Riverside and San Bernardino Counties
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
In hilly terrain there are hundreds of low water crossings which are
potentially dangerous in heavy rain. Do not attempt to cross flooded
roads. Find an alternate route.
Flooding is occurring or is imminent. It is important to know where
you are relative to streams, rivers, or creeks which can become
killers in heavy rains. Campers and hikers should avoid streams or
creeks.
...An area of strong thunderstorms will impact portions of central
San Benito and central Monterey Counties through 545 PM PDT...
At 520 PM PDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 16
miles northeast of Greenfield, or 28 miles northeast of Arroyo Seco,
moving north at 20 mph.
HAZARD...Winds in excess of 40 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Soledad, King City, Pinnacles National Park, and San Lucas.
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
LAT...LON 3613 12104 3660 12146 3676 12096 3675 12093
3629 12071 3612 12084
TIME...MOT...LOC 0020Z 158DEG 15KT 3645 12098
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH
...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of northwestern
Imperial and Riverside Counties through 615 PM PDT...
At 525 PM PDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Hwy S22 Between Borrego Springs And Imperial County Line, or 8 miles
north of Hwy 78 Between Borrego Springs Rd And Ocotillo Wells, moving
north at 15 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and pea size hail.
unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is
possible. Visibility reductions in blowing dust possible.
Salton City, Salton Sea Beach, Desert Shores and Coolidge Springs.
This includes CA Route 86 between mile markers 58 and 67.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
LAT...LON 3343 11603 3350 11608 3353 11604 3352 11603
3349 11590 3315 11603 3316 11608 3342 11608
TIME...MOT...LOC 0025Z 194DEG 14KT 3327 11614
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.25 IN
MAX WIND GUST...55 MPH
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CEDAR FALLS — The University of Northern Iowa's College of Business Spring 2023 RSM Seminar will feature Tony Thelen, strategic advisor at John Deere Financial and author of “Am I Doing This Right?”
The seminar will take place from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Schindler Education Center auditorium.
Open to the public, the free seminar is an opportunity for attendees to hear from Thelen, a UNI alum of the Master's of Business Administration program whose career has spanned various roles in manufacturing, sales, marketing, technology, strategy and finance.
Thelen's book leverages the collective experience of hundreds of professionals to provide the definitive guide for navigating early career challenges. The first 100 attendees will receive a free copy of his book.
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“When I started engaging leaders, the response I received was simply overwhelming,” Thelen said in a news release. “People shared the most impactful events of their lives. They shared who gave them their greatest advice about moments of truth in their careers.”
Thelen's insights and guidance will give attendees the confidence and tools they need to succeed when it comes to navigating business and their careers, according to the release.
The seminar is sponsored by RSM, a tax, audit and accounting firm, and held annually on UNI’s campus to provide leadership skills to students across the campus.
For more information, contact the UNI Accounting Department. Registrations can be made at this link. People with a disability who require a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in this program can contact the UNI Accounting Department at (319) 273-2394.
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BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. (AP) — The slap sat front and center at Monday’s Oscar nominees luncheon.
So much so that motion picture academy president Janet Yang neither had to describe it nor say the names Will Smith or Chris Rock for the ballroom full of award hopefuls to know what she was talking about when she aired her regrets.
“I’m sure you all remember we experienced an unprecedented event at the Oscars,” Yang told a crowd that included Tom Cruise, Angela Bassett, Cate Blanchett and Steven Spielberg during her opening remarks. “What happened onstage was wholly unacceptable and the response from our organization was inadequate.”
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences did little in response to Smith storming the stage and slapping Rock during last year’s Oscars telecast or in the immediate aftermath. It was nearly two weeks before its board of governors voted to ban Smith from the Oscars and all other academy events for 10 years. Smith had already preemptively resigned as an academy member.
“We learned from this that the academy must be fully transparent and accountable in our actions,” Yang said, “and particularly in times of crisis you must act swiftly, compassionately and decisively for ourselves and for our industry. You should and can expect no less form us going forward.”
Yang, who was not president at the time, was interrupted by a mild round of applause, and did not elaborate further, moving on to happier topics.
She was met with whooping applause when told the nominees that all categories will be shown live on the March 12 ABC telecast. Last year, in a controversy largely eclipsed by the slap, several Oscars were handed out in a pre-telecast ceremony and edited versions of winners’ speeches were squeezed into the main show.
The luncheon is a warm, feel-good affair where nominees are in general treated with equality, and a relative unknown nominee up for best animated short might be seated next to an A-lister up for best actor.
Some, of course, attract more attention than others, and don’t need to wear the nametags handed out to all.
Tom Cruise, nominated as a producer for best picture candidate “Top Gun: Maverick,” managed briefly to mix in with the crowd in a ballroom at the Beverly Hilton before he attracted a crowd of gawkers.
He and Jamie Lee Curtis, up for best supporting actress for “Everything Everywhere All at Once,” pressed their foreheads together and giggled when they bumped into each other.
He smiled widely as he posed for photos with his old “War of the Worlds” and “Minority Report” collaborator Steven Spielberg, up for best director for “The Fabelmans,” and Michelle Yeoh, up for best actress for “Everything Everywhere All at Once,” the year’s most nominated film.
In a pairing representative of the random-seeming seating chart, Odessa Rae, producer of the nominated documentary feature “Navalny,” chatted with table-mate and best actor nominee Colin Farrell during the lunch of risotto and oyster mushrooms cut to resemble scallops.
At another table nearby, Brian Tyree Henry, best supporting actor nominee for “Causeway,” laughed with Jenny Slate, voice star of animated feature nominee “Marcel the Shell With Shoes On.”
The centerpiece of the luncheon is the class picture, the staging of which feels like a high school graduation. An academy governor read off the names of 182 nominees and their peers cheered as they walked up and took their spots on the risers.
“Jamie Lee Curtis,” producer DeVon Franklin enunciated loudly into the mic. Curtis leapt up and got a big ovation as she climbed alone to the top tier.
Henry, a first-time nominee, stood at his table, raised an arm in the air and yelped when his name was called.
Ke Huy Quan, another first-timer, up for best supporting actor for “Everything Everywhere All at Once,” ran up to his spot in front and shook his fists in triumph. He hugged “Babylon” composer Justin Hurwitz, assigned to stand next to him.
Bassett, nominated for best supporting actress for “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever,” got one of the afternoon’s biggest cheers when her name was called, and hugged Cruise when she got to her spot next to him.
The luncheon also functions as an Oscars orientation for would-be winners. Yang emphasized that acceptance speeches at next month’s ceremony have to be kept to 45 seconds.
“Let’s say it together, 45 seconds,” she told the crowd.
They repeated it back to her in unison, though at least a few are sure to forget — or ignore her — once they get the statue in their hands. | https://www.myarklamiss.com/entertainment-news/oscars-response-to-will-smith-slap-inadequate-academy-head-says/ | 2023-02-15 02:52:54 | 0 | https://www.myarklamiss.com/entertainment-news/oscars-response-to-will-smith-slap-inadequate-academy-head-says/ |
Palmetto Bowl showdown set for Thanksgiving weekend
Published: Nov. 14, 2022 at 1:25 PM EST|Updated: 2 hours ago
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - The Gamecocks are wrapping up their regular season games Saturday, Nov. 26 in the Palmetto Bowl.
The Gamecocks are traveling to the Clemson Tigers for a noon kickoff.
The Gamecocks and the Tigers have met 118 times on the field. Clemson holds the all-time advantage at 72-42-4 in the series. This will be the USC’s first trip to Clemson since the 2018 season.
The entire SEC slate for Thanksgiving weekend is:
- Thursday, November 24Mississippi State at Ole Miss 7:00 ET ESPN
- Friday, November 25Arkansas at Missouri 3:30 ET CBS
- Florida at Florida State 7:30 ET ABC
- Saturday, November 26South Carolina at Clemson 12:00 ET ABC
- Georgia Tech at Georgia 12:00 ET ESPN
- Louisville at Kentucky 3:00 ET SEC NETWORK
- Auburn at Alabama 3:30 ET CBS
- LSU at Texas A&M 7:00 ET ESPN
- Tennessee at Vanderbilt 7:30 ET SEC NETWORK
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HONG KONG, June 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- On 8 June 2023, the 2023 Fosun International Investor Open Day was held in Shanghai. It was the first time that Fosun International had held a large-scale offline open day after the pandemic. More than 100 domestic and foreign investor representatives from BlackRock, J.P. Morgan Securities, UBS SDIC, Taiping Asset Management, CICC, GF Securities and other institutions participated in the event. The investor relations team of Fosun International gave investors an in-depth tour of Fosun Pharma headquarters, the Grand Yuyuan, the Bund Finance Center (BFC), etc. to learn more about the development of Fosun International's pharmaceutical, culture and tourism, consumer, medical aesthetics and other industries.
After winning out over the "perfect storm" in 2022, Fosun has been maintaining its strategic focus and accelerating the implementation of the business streamlining and core business-focused strategy. It has been widely recognized by investors for its sustained and sound financial performance, continuous consolidation of industry operations driven by innovation, and robust development momentum of its core businesses in the household consumption sector to build resilience. At the investor open day, management of Fosun International and its listed subsidiaries including Fosun Pharma, Shanghai Henlius, Fosun Tourism Group (FTG), Yuyuan Inc., Shede Spirits, Lanvin Group, Sisram Med, and Hainan Mining conducted face-to-face and in-depth exchanges with investors.
Fosun successfully won out over the "perfect storm" and affirmed by the capital market
In 2022, in the face of the complex and ever-changing external environment, Fosun successfully won out over the "perfect storm" and demonstrated strong strategic determination and execution capability in implementing its business streamlining strategy. Entering 2023, the results of this strategy are gradually emerging.
Alex Gong, Executive Director, Executive President, and Chief Financial Officer of Fosun International, shared that Fosun has adopted multiple measures to continuously optimize funds and capital structure and deleverage, thus the Group's liquidity pressure has been greatly eased. For the full year of 2022, the amount by contract value based on consideration set out in the divestment agreements exceeded RMB40.0 billion, bringing a cash inflow of nearly RMB30.0 billion at holding company level. As of the end of March 2023, Fosun successfully brought down holding-company debt by about RMB24.0 billion to RMB93.0 billion.
At the same time, Fosun has been actively expanding its financing channels to further consolidate capital buffer. In January this year, Fosun obtained a syndicated loan of RMB12.0 billion which was formed by five major state-owned commercial banks including Industrial and Commercial Bank of China, Agricultural Bank of China, Bank of China, China Construction Bank, and Bank of Communications as joint lead banks; in early May this year, Fosun's offshore multi-currency syndicated loan was officially launched, and it has obtained a loan of more than US$450 million in equivalent so far.
Investors who participated in the open day noticed that on 30 May, international rating agency S&P Global Ratings issued a report, raising the rating outlook of Fosun International to stable. S&P Global Ratings pointed out that Fosun secured sufficient sources of liquidity amid turbulence in the bond market, and successfully repaid all concentrated maturing bonds in the past three quarters. Moreover, Fosun's proportion of debts due over the next 12 months dropped significantly, and the stability of the debts improved significantly.
Chu Min, Chief Analyst of Social Services at Kaiyuan Securities, said: "Driven by strong strategic determination, Fosun International's fundamentals continue to improve, and its mid-to-long-term development has sufficient resilience and flexibility. Through face-to-face communication and on-site visit on the open day, we believe that Fosun's core business-focused strategy particularly in the household consumption sector with high growth potential, together with the Group's capability to leverage its global assets to graft global resources for global customers, will enable Fosun to achieve more valuable growth."
Innovation-driven strategy to lead the way with "world's first" and "China's first"
Innovation has always been the "core engine" that drives the development of Fosun. In 2022, Fosun's R&D investment reached RMB10.4 billion, representing a year-on-year increase of 17%. Its long-term R&D investment has also continued to reap results.
At the event, persons in charge of Fosun Pharma and Shanghai Henlius introduced the latest progress of multiple "world's first" and "China's first" products in the Health segment under the empowerment of global operations.
Since its launch in March 2022, Shanghai Henlius' self-developed HANSIZHUANG (serplulimab injection) has been approved for three indications in China, and has become the world's first anti-PD-1 monoclonal antibody approved for the first-line treatment of small cell lung cancer. It had generated a revenue of more than RMB300 million within nine months of its launch. In the first quarter of this year, HANSIZHUANG achieved a revenue of RMB249.8 million in the domestic market, among which the monthly revenue exceeded RMB100 million for the first time in March, marking that this innovative drug has entered a new stage of sales growth, and the commercialization of this product has gained robust momentum.
In addition, the United States (U.S.) biologics license application (BLA) of HANQUYOU (trastuzumab injection), the first domestic monoclonal antibody biosimilar approved in both China and the European Union (EU), has been accepted by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), which is expected to become the first domestic monoclonal antibody biosimilar approved in China, the EU and the U.S., further covering the mainstream biopharmaceutical markets in Europe and the U.S.
The development of new and sub-new products has also promoted the steady growth of Fosun Pharma's revenue and profit. In the first quarter of this year, Fosun Pharma achieved an operating revenue of RMB10.871 billion, representing a year-on-year increase of 4.68%; net profit attributable to shareholders of the listed company after deducting extraordinary gain and loss was RMB919 million, representing a year-on-year increase of 14.78%.
The general upward trend leads to a strong recovery in the household consumption businesses
The recovery of domestic consumption and the relaxation of travel restrictions worldwide have led to a strong recovery in Fosun's businesses in the consumer and tourism sectors. At the open day event, investors took a tour of the Grand Yuyuan from Yuyuan Tourist Mart to the BFC and visited Fosun's time-honored brands such as Tong Han Chun Tang, Laomiao, and Songhelou, international brands such as Lanvin, and Sergio Rossi, and learnt more about Sisram Med's medical aesthetics and personal care products in Joyful Way, truly experiencing market vitality boosted by consumption recovery.
The performance of the listed companies in Fosun's Happiness segment also exemplifies investors' research sentiment. In the first quarter of this year, Yuyuan achieved an operating revenue of RMB15.244 billion, representing a year-on-year increase of 22.61%; among them, the revenue of Yuyuan Jewelry and Fashion reached RMB11.494 billion, representing a year-on-year increase of 28.55%; both the customer traffic and business volume of Yuyuan Tourist Mart have achieved good results, with customer traffic rising 87% compared with the same period in 2022; the revenue and net profit of Shede Spirits have both increased, and the proportion of mid-to-high-end spirits sales has continued to rise.
Fosun's tourism business saw even stronger business rebound. In the first quarter of this year, FTG's net profit attributable to the parent doubled compared with the same period in 2022, of which, Club Med's business volume reached RMB5.004 billion, an increase of about 44.2% compared with the same period in 2022. During the May Day holiday this year, the total business volume of Atlantis Sanya exceeded five times that of the same period in 2022, and the total number of visitors reached 115,000.
As the first U.S.-listed company under Fosun, Lanvin Group recently released its first annual report since its listing at the end of 2022. According to the data, five major brands of Lanvin Group, including Lanvin and Sergio Rossi, all achieved year-on-year growth, with annual revenue rising 37% year-on-year to EUR422 million, maintaining industry-leading growth in the global luxury goods industry.
Alex Gong, Executive Director, Executive President, and Chief Financial Officer of Fosun International, said, "Looking ahead, Fosun will maintain its business streamlining and resilience building strategy, continue to focus on the development of its core businesses, enhance its industry operations capability and global competitiveness, and achieve high-value growth in return for investors' trust."
About Fosun
Fosun was founded in 1992. After more than 30 years of development, Fosun has become a global innovation-driven consumer group. Adhering to the mission of creating happier lives for families worldwide, Fosun is committed to creating a global happiness ecosystem fulfilling the needs of one billion families in health, happiness and wealth. In 2007, Fosun International Limited was listed on the main board of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange (stock code: 00656.HK). As of 31 December 2022, Fosun International's total assets amounted to RMB823.1 billion. Fosun International ranks No.589 on the 2022 Forbes Global 2000 List, with a MSCI ESG rating of AA.
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WASHINGTON (NEXSTAR) – President Joe Biden honored the 2023 NCAA men’s basketball tournament winners UConn Huskies at the White House Friday.
“This team is proof that there’s no quit in UConn,” Biden said. “Just like there’s no quit in America. None.”
UConn won its fifth national title as it topped San Diego State 76-59 in April.
The president highlighted the Huskies’ ability to defy expectations, noting less than 3% of brackets had UConn taking home the national championship trophy.
“You’re a fourth seed, and you won every single game by double-digits and the final blowout of the fifth national championship,” Biden said. “Congratulations, Congratulations. Nothing like a comeback, man.”
This is the fifth White House visit for the UConn’s men’s team since 1999, and the Huskies have now met four of the last five presidents.
“When I committed to UConn, I definitely thought about winning a national championship, but I didn’t think about the other things that come along with it, like being apart of a day like this,” said UConn guard and co-team captain Andre Jackson.
Players said they’re honored to continue the tradition.
“It was definitely surreal being in the same room as the president, him shaking my hand, and talking to me,” Jackson said.
Even though some of his players had already declared for the NBA draft, Huskies coach Dan Hurley won’t rule out a triumphant return to the White House next year.
“Getting back here to D.C., Hurley said, “we may have a pretty good chance, as good a chance as a lot of other of the top teams.”
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TIANJIN, China, June 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- As the SARS-COV-2 Omicron subvariants BA.4 and BA.5 make their way across the EU and the US, Joysbio is able to give people the power to administer a rapid test for themselves at home. The Joysbio Coronavirus Antigen Rapid Test Kit can effectively detect the Omicron subvariants BA.4 and BA.5. The test is certified by CE1434 (PCBC) for self-testing by layperson.
Back in June 2020, Joysbio released their breakthrough testing COVID-19 antigen rapid test. The 15-minute results allow government officials, event organizers, school officials, and others to make decisions about distancing, mask wearing, and other precautions. More information about the test kit is available at https://en.joysbio.com/covid-19-antigen-rapid-test-kit/.
Since they released their first COVID antigen test, JOYSBIO has supplied more than 200 million of tests around the world to protect everyone from this deadly virus.
"As new SARS-COV-2 mutations BA.4 and BA.5 pop up around the world," said Zhang, "The need for tests that can be counted on to show an active infection of new BA.4 and BA.5 variants continues to grow. Our mission, at JOYSBIO, is to provide tests that are fast, reliable, and efficient so people can get on with their lives as quickly as possible."
Certified by CE1434 (PCBC) for self-testing by layperson, this is the one test that every home should have. At the first sign of symptoms or possible exposure, the test will be able to tell anyone whether it's COVID they're dealing with or some other illness.
The professional version of this test is recently included in the "EU Common List of COVID-19 rapid antigen tests" under Category A that is strongly recommended to use by the European Commission for the issuance of EU digital COVID certificates.
JOYSBIO (Tianjin) Biotechnology Co., Ltd. is an R&D-focused Chinese biotechnology company that develops, manufactures, and supplies high-quality medical in-vitro diagnostic (IVD) rapid test kits as well as revolutionary customized reagent kits to all parts of the world. JOYSBIO was founded by a team of professionals with many years of joint technical, marketing/sales, operational and manufacturing ability in this industry.
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SOUTH CENTRE TOWNSHIP, COLUMBIA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A traffic stop in Columbia County led to the arrests of two men from New York after police say they found multiple drugs in the car.
On June 21, just before 1:30 a.m., police conducted a traffic stop on Interstate 80 westbound near mile marker 242 on a car that police say was speeding.
Troopers say when they approached the car, they noticed the smell of marijuana and asked the driver, 30-year-old Harold Alcantara, and his passenger 30-year-old Pedro Sosa to search the car. According to police, Alcantara refused the search.
Troopers say they obtained a search warrant and upon searching the car found 101.2 grams of suspected cocaine, 67 buprenorphine/naloxone packages and a small amount of marijuana. Troopers say the investigation revealed that Sosa and Alcantara were traveling from New York City to Hazleton.
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Fast-Food Chains Mercer County, NJ Desperately Needs
I don’t know if I say it a lot, but I am a total fast-food lover. It’s more of a curse than anything, but going out and getting a fast food burger and a large fountain soda is one of lifes many pleasures.
That being said, I feel like there are a ton of fast-food restaurants that haven’t made their way to our area yet, and I’m saying it’s the time! Obviously, there are a ton of fast-food restaurants that are widely popular in other parts of the country that I'm sure I’ve never even heard of, but I still want to try them.
For years, I have been wanting to try In-N-Out, but in order to get an animal-style double-double, I’d have to buy a plane ticket too! W
e have our fair share of McDonald’s, Wendy’s, Taco Bells, and Burger Kings in the Mercer County area, but there are so many other chains out there that would do so well in our area! Something that I find cool but frustrating is that a lot of fast-food stops are kind of restricted to different areas of the country.
In the southern states, there are places like Bojangles that you can only find in select states. Same with Del Taco, and more! Don’t get me wrong, I’m a total McDonald’s girl, but do we really need 7 in 1 county?
We could easily get rid of one and add something fun like White Castle! Well, my rant’s over. Here are a bunch of fast-food restaurants that are wildly popular throughout the country that we desperately need in Mercer County! | https://nj1015.com/ixp/942/p/fast-food-chains-mercer-county-nj-desperately-needs/ | 2023-01-12 21:12:26 | 1 | https://nj1015.com/ixp/942/p/fast-food-chains-mercer-county-nj-desperately-needs/ |
RICHMOND, Va., Aug. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Markel Corporation (NYSE:MKL) today reported its financial results for the second quarter of 2022. The Company also announced today it has filed its Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2022 with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
The following tables present summary financial data for the quarters and six months ended June 30, 2022 and 2021.
Highlights of results from the quarter and six months include:
- Earned premiums grew 17% for both the quarter and six months ended June 30, 2022, reflecting continued growth in gross premium volume from new business, more favorable rates and expanded product offerings.
- The higher combined ratio for the quarter ended June 30, 2022 compared to the same period of 2021 was driven by the impact of less favorable development on prior accident years loss reserves.
- The combined ratio for the six months ended June 30, 2022 included $35.0 million, or one point, of net losses and loss adjustment expenses, as well as $12.3 million of additional reinsurance costs, attributed to the Russia-Ukraine conflict. The combined ratio for the six months ended June 30, 2021 included $67.9 million, or two points, of net losses and loss adjustment expenses from Winter Storm Uri.
- Net investment losses in 2022 reflected a substantial decrease in the fair value of our equity portfolio resulting from significant declines in the public equity markets.
- Growth in operating revenues from our Markel Ventures operations reflected contributions from our acquisitions in the second half of 2021 and the impact of increased demand and higher prices across many of our businesses.
- Comprehensive loss to shareholders in 2022, for both the quarter and six months, was a result of unrealized losses on our fixed maturity and equity portfolios.
"Results for the first half of 2022 reflect the benefits of our diversified, three-engine architecture of insurance, investments, and Markel Ventures. Within our insurance engine, new business opportunities, an attractive pricing environment and solid portfolio construction contributed to strong top line growth and, when combined with continued expense management efforts, resulted in a 90% combined ratio for the first six months of 2022," said Thomas S. Gayner and Richard R. Whitt, Co-Chief Executive Officers. "Our Markel Ventures engine provided additional thrust with another record-setting quarter for both revenues and EBITDA."
"Within our investments engine, our results were impacted by the sharp decline in the equity markets, as well as rising interest rates in the bond market, during the first half of 2022. Given our focus on long-term performance and investing discipline, we are confident in the durability of our portfolio and understand that periodic volatility is to be expected," Gayner and Whitt remarked. "Looking forward to the remainder of 2022, we are well-positioned to execute on our business objectives and remain focused on building long-term shareholder value."
We believe our financial performance is most meaningfully measured over longer periods of time, which tends to mitigate the effects of short-term volatility and also aligns with the longer-term perspective we apply to operating our businesses. We generally use five-year periods to measure our performance. Over the five-year period ended June 30, 2022, the compound annual growth in book value per common share was 7%. Over the five-year period ended June 30, 2022, our share price increased at a compound annual rate of 6%.
A copy of our Form 10-Q is available on our website at www.markel.com or on the SEC website at www.sec.gov. Readers are urged to review the Form 10-Q for a more complete discussion of our financial performance. Our quarterly conference call, which will involve discussion of our financial results and business developments and may include forward-looking information, will be held Wednesday, August 3, 2022, beginning at 9:30 a.m. (Eastern Time). Investors, analysts and the general public may listen to the call free over the Internet through our website at www.markel.com in the "For investors" section. Any person needing additional information can contact Markel's Investor Relations Department at IR@markel.com. A replay of the call also will be available on our website from approximately one hour after the conclusion of the call until Monday, August 15, 2022.
About Markel Corporation
Markel Corporation is a diverse financial holding company serving a variety of niche markets. The Company's principal business markets and underwrites specialty insurance products. In each of the Company's businesses, it seeks to provide quality products and excellent customer service so that it can be a market leader. The financial goals of the Company are to earn consistent underwriting and operating profits and superior investment returns to build shareholder value. Visit Markel Corporation on the web at www.markel.com.
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FRESNO, Calif. (AP) — A California man is going to prison for running a cow dung-to-green energy scheme that authorities say was a load of manure.
Ray Brewer, 66, of Porterville was sentenced Monday to six years and nine months in federal prison in a years-long scam that bilked investors out of $8.75 million, according to a statement from the U.S. attorney’s office.
Brewer ran a scheme from 2014 through 2019 in which he claimed to be building anaerobic digesters at dairies in California’s Fresno, Kern, Kings and Tulare counties and in Idaho, prosecutors said.
Anaerobic digesters “use microorganisms to break down biodegradable material and turn it into methane” that can be sold and that also provide the producers with renewable energy credits for producing green energy, the statement said.
Brewer told investors he would turn cow manure into methane while they would receive 66% of net profits and tax incentives, federal prosecutors said.
Brewer took investors on tours of dairies where he allegedly planned to build the digesters and claimed to have raised millions of dollars for the work. He sent them forged lease agreements with dairy owners, faked loan agreements with banks, phony contracts with multinational companies and bogus pictures of the machines under construction, prosecutors said.
The investors’ money went into several bank accounts, and Brewer spent it on himself, buying up land, a custom home and new Dodge Ram pickup trucks, authorities said.
He also kept his investors up to date on the non-existent construction with fake schedules, invoices, power generation reports and pictures, authorities said.
Brewer also refunded money to some investors, using money obtained from other investors.
When investors found out they had been bilked, some won lawsuits against him. But Brewer moved to Sheridan, Montana, and assumed a new identity before he was finally arrested, the U.S. attorney’s office said. | https://www.seattletimes.com/nation-world/nation/california-man-gets-prison-for-nearly-9m-phony-cow-manure-to-green-energy-investment-scheme/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=Referral&utm_campaign=RSS_nation-world | 2023-06-28 01:30:41 | 0 | https://www.seattletimes.com/nation-world/nation/california-man-gets-prison-for-nearly-9m-phony-cow-manure-to-green-energy-investment-scheme/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=Referral&utm_campaign=RSS_nation-world |
DAKAR, Senegal (AP) — Senegal’s opposition leader Ousmane Sonko has been charged with conspiracy against the state and calls for insurrections among other offenses, the public prosecutor said Saturday.
The announcement comes weeks after Sonko was convicted on separate charges of corrupting youth and sentenced to two years in prison, which ignited deadly protests across the nation.
Prosecutor Abdou Karim Diop made the announcement on state television, a day after Sonko’s lawyer said he was taken into custody for questioning at the police courthouse in the capital, Dakar.
In June, Sonko was acquitted on charges of raping a woman who worked at a massage parlor and making death threats against her. But he was convicted on a lighter sentence of corrupting young people, which includes using one’s position of power to have sex with people under age 21. Corrupting youth is a criminal offense in Senegal that is punishable by up to five years in prison and a fine of up to more than $6,000.
The conviction led to deadly clashes across the country between Sonko supporters and police, where at least 23 people were killed and dozens injured.
Sonko placed third in Senegal’s 2019 presidential election and is popular with the country’s youth. His supporters maintain the charges against him are part of a government effort to derail his candidacy in the 2024 presidential election.
Sonko’s ongoing legal battles may bar him from running. Once in prison, he can ask for a retrial for his June conviction.
Saturday’s charges are separate, said the public prosecutor. The accusations include calling an insurrection, criminal conspiracy to commit terrorism, compromising public security and theft.
It is unclear what led to the charges. Sonko has mostly stayed in his house since being sentenced to prison.
In a tweet posted shortly before his arrest on Friday afternoon, Sonko said a team of soldiers were breaking down the door following an altercation with secret service agents who were taking videoing him.
Friday evening, an AP reporter saw around 20 protesters burning tires in the middle of the road in Parcelles Assainies, an outer neighborhood of Dakar. | https://www.qcnews.com/news/world-news/ap-senegals-opposition-leader-charged-with-conspiracy-against-the-state-and-calls-for-insurrection/ | 2023-07-30 10:26:12 | 1 | https://www.qcnews.com/news/world-news/ap-senegals-opposition-leader-charged-with-conspiracy-against-the-state-and-calls-for-insurrection/ |
FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. (WNCN) — A North Carolina man grieving the death of his granddaughter is demanding the arrest of a Fayetteville police officer.
This comes after an officer shot and killed Rick Iwanski’s granddaughter, 22-year-old Jada Johnson.
Iwanski called the killing “egregious” and said he “would like to see justice for her.”
“I think that the officer who killed her should go to jail,” Iwanski said.
The shooting happened at Iwanski’s home in Fayetteville just before 10 p.m. Friday when officers were responding to a call about a break-in at the home.
Iwanski said his granddaughter suffered from mental illness and was convinced her boyfriend was trying to get inside and kill her. He said he explained the situation to officers, but things escalated.
“She thought they (the boyfriend) was here to kill her and they (the police) end(ed) up murdering her right in front of us,” Iwanski said.
At some point before the Fayetteville officer shot Johnson, she pulled a gun and threatened to commit suicide, according to police.
“The officers were not threatened verbally. Yeah, there was a gun, but it was down,” the grandfather said.
Iwanski said one officer tackled Johnson to the ground and another shot her multiple times in front of him, her grandmother and her 2-year-old daughter.
He said there was an opportunity for officers to stop the situation without deadly force.
“When she put the gun down, they should have tased her, bean-bagged her, took her down then. Why didn’t they do it then?” Iwanski asked.
Fayetteville police told WNCN that they tried to persuade Johnson to surrender the weapon.
“For over an hour the officers pled with this young lady, tried to get this young lady to put this weapon down. Tried to get the help that she wanted,” Assistant Chief James Nolette with the Fayetteville Police Department said.
Police have since turned the case over to the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation. The officer who was allegedly involved has not been identified and remains on administrative duty.
“The SBI investigation remains ongoing. We don’t have any additional details to provide,” said an NCSBI statement to WNCN.
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MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The man accused of firebombing a prominent Wisconsin anti-abortion group's office has pleaded not guilty.
Investigators believe Hridindu Roychowdhury, of Madison, threw two Molotov cocktails into the Madison office of Wisconsin Family Action last May. He entered a not guilty plea Tuesday to one count of attempting to cause damage by means of fire or an explosive. He also waived his right to appear in court for an arraignment once he is returned to Wisconsin.
One of the firebombs thrown into the anti-abortion group’s office failed to ignite; the other set a bookcase on fire. No one was in the office at the time. The message “If abortions aren’t safe then you aren’t either” was found spray-painted on the building.
Police arrested Roychowdhury in a Boston airport last month after investigators matched his DNA to samples from the crime scene. He had a one-way ticket to Guatemala, according to the U.S. attorney's office.
Myra Longfield, a spokesperson for the U.S. attorney's office in Madison, said Thursday that Roychowdhury is being held in federal custody but has not yet been returned to Wisconsin. A date has not been set for his initial appearance in court. | https://www.sfchronicle.com/news/article/man-pleads-not-guilty-in-anti-abortion-office-17895247.php | 2023-04-13 15:15:00 | 1 | https://www.sfchronicle.com/news/article/man-pleads-not-guilty-in-anti-abortion-office-17895247.php |
What’s the best perfume for women?
A signature scent can be what sets you apart in a crowd, letting you express yourself in a fun, invigorating way. Perfume is a tool to showcase personality. Notes of spice, essences of flowers and herbs, and hints of sea salt — all of these can let others learn a little bit about you without saying a word.
With so many brands, concentrations and scents to choose from, you need to understand what makes every perfume unique.
Qualities to consider when looking for women’s perfume
Concentration
Perfumes come in a wide variety of concentrations ranging from 2% to 40% oil content. The oil concentration determines the fragrance’s potency and longevity on your skin. Perfumes with a higher oil content last longer and have a much stronger smell than ones with less oil. It depends on your preference whether you want an intense scent that will last throughout the day or something subtle and temporary.
Be sure to conduct a patch test before using any perfumes to determine what level of concentration suits your skin best.
Setting
Ask yourself where you’ll wear the perfume and what you want it to convey. For example, a heavy musk and spice perfume may be better suited for an evening out on the town than an office setting, just as wearing a light oceanic scent would be a good fit for a summer picnic. Scents can set the tone and mood for wherever you’re going. Choose a fragrance that matches the scenery.
Personality
Perfume is a great tool for expressing yourself. It can complete an outfit, convey your mood and non-verbally tell others about you.
- Floral perfumes, with notes such as gardenia or rose, indicate friendliness and warmth — perfect to match a bubbly, positive attitude.
- Woody perfumes with musk and amber can have a sultry, intense scent profile that expresses confidence and commands a room.
The composition of your perfume should match the outward expression of your character.
Notes
Understanding the notes of a perfume helps you decide where and when to use it, and how to find the right perfume for your personality. Three types of notes make up a perfume: top notes, heart notes and base notes.
- Top notes are the scents you encounter upon first whiff. They usually last the least amount of time on the skin.
- Heart (or middle) notes are most of the fragrance and have the strongest presence on your skin.
- Base notes are a perfume’s foundation and last on the skin after the top and heart notes have faded.
Figuring out which notes you want to last longest gives you an idea of the perfume’s longevity.
What are the different types of perfume?
Parfum (Perfume)
This is the most concentrated type of perfume, with the highest percentage of oil — usually 15% to 30%, but up to 40% or even higher. That’s why a parfum lasts the longest on your skin and produces the most intense smell. Moreover, parfums contain the least alcohol, making them excellent for those with dry skin or other topical skin sensitivities.
Eau de parfum
This is a favorite option for those looking for a mild-intensity scent that lasts second to a parfum. It lasts several hours and usually is made of 10% to 15% oil.
Eau de toilette
An eau de toilette is much more affordable than a parfum, as it contains far less oil — only about 7% to 10%. It lasts a few hours, but isn’t as intense as a traditional parfum.
Eau de cologne
Traditionally used in men’s collections, eau de cologne — or simply “cologne” — is a low-concentration fragrance, with 4% to 6% oil. It lasts for up to two hours.
Eau fraiche
French for “fresh water,” eau fraiche is the least concentrated perfume type, with 1% to 3% oil content. It’s extremely delicate and is mostly made up of water and alcohol. It will produce a fresh, airy version of the scent you choose.
Best perfumes for women
A popular choice among all genders, this is a refreshing, soft eau de toilette with notes of bamboo, amber and musk.
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Carolina Herrera Good Girl Eau de Perfume
With a delicate, floral scent profile, this has a dainty and sweet aroma with notes of sandalwood, bergamot, and orange blossom.
Sold by Amazon, Kohl’s, Macy’s and Ulta Beauty
DKNY Be Delicious by Donna Karan for Women Eau de Parfum
Packaged in a tart green apple bottle, this is a biting, fresh green apple scent perfect for any person who effortlessly commands a room with confidence. It has a sleek, energizing fragrance profile of magnolia, green apple and sandalwood.
Sold by Amazon and Ulta Beauty
Estee Lauder Beautiful Eau de Parfum
A romantic choice, this is a full-bodied floral fragrance with notes of mandarin, jasmine, and vetiver.
Sold by Macy’s, Kohl’s, Ulta Beauty and Amazon
Classic and renowned, this is a sultry, rich floral fragrance, essential for any perfume connoisseur.
Sold by Ulta Beauty and Amazon
Versace Bright Crystal Eau de Toilette Spray
Versace presents an invigorating and bursting refresh of pomegranate, lotus and mahogany with this spray. A fruity, light fragrance perfect for summertime.
Sold by Macy’s, Ulta Beauty and Amazon
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INDIANAPOLIS – What are Indiana’s political insiders saying about the Indiana’s new abortion restrictions? What are their thoughts ongoing lawsuit trying to stop its enforcement?
In the video above, Dr. Laura Wilson, Casey Smith, Adam Wren, and Abdul-Hakim Shabazz discuss the latest as the new law comes into force. They also give their thoughts on the new CHIPS Act and what it could mean for new investments in the Hoosier State.
And in the video below, our panelists share their picks for this week’s winners and losers.
You can also catch a podcast of our entire program, including exclusive bonus content with our panel, on iTunes, Spotify, Google Podcasts and Stitcher.
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WASHINGTON (AP)Johnny O’Neil scored 16 points, Geoff Sprouse added 15 points and American defeated Georgetown 74-70 on Wednesday for its first victory against the Hoyas since Dec. 15, 1982.
American trailed by as many as 16 points in the first half and Georgetown led 40-30 at the break. Elijah Stephens gave the Eagles their first lead of the second half with 11:06 remaining.
Sprouse sank a wide open 3-pointer, during an 8-0 run. for a 59-55 lead and American stayed in front for the final 8:33. Sprouse made four free throws in the final 19 seconds to seal it.
Jaxon Knotek added 14 points for the Eagles (3-2), which had 18 of the game’s 35 turnovers.
Primo Spears led the way for the Hoyas (3-3) with 15 points and six assists. Akok Akok added 14 points, six rebounds and two steals for Georgetown.
Georgetown was playing without its second-leading scorer Brandon Murray.
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Bison gores woman, tosses her 10 feet in Yellowstone after getting too close
YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK, Wyo. - A 25-year-old Ohio woman was gored by a bison in Yellowstone National Park after she got within 10 feet of the animal, park officials said.
The woman approached the bison on Monday morning as it was walking near a boardwalk at Black Sand Basin, just north of Old Faithful, the National Park Service said in a statement. She got within 10 feet before the animal "gored her and tossed her 10 feet into the air."
The unidentified woman, who was visiting from Grove City, Ohio, sustained a puncture wound and other injuries. Park officials said she was taken via ambulance to a hospital in Idaho.
Park regulations require visitors to stay more than 25 years away from the bison. The statement said two other people were also within 25 yards of the same bison.
The incident was under investigation, officials said. It was the first reported bison goring this year involving a visitor getting too close to the animal.
"Bison have injured more people in Yellowstone than any other animal. They are unpredictable and can run three times faster than humans," officials said in the statement.
Yellowstone visitors warned: Never approach wildlife
Yellowstone National Park, located in mostly Wyoming, as well as parts of Montana and Idaho, has over 10,000 hydrothermal sites and half the world's active geysers, according to NPS. It also has abundant wildlife, including 67 species of mammals — such as bison, elk, bears, wolves and more.
FILE IMAGE - A herd of bison with young calves graze a meadow in Yellowstone National Park in Wyoming. (Photo by: Jon G. Fuller / VWPics/Universal Images Group via Getty Images)
With many scenic wonders to enjoy, Yellowstone visitors are warned to always stay on boardwalks and trails in thermal areas and never approach wildlife. All of the park is bear habitat, including tourist areas like the boardwalks around Old Faithful.
"The safest (and often best) view of wildlife is from inside a car. Always stay at least 100 yards (91 m) away from bears and wolves, and at least 25 yards (23 m) away from all other animals, including bison and elk," park officials stress online.
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12-year-old boy found dead in pool at summer camp, coroner says
Published: Jun. 30, 2022 at 12:34 PM CDT|Updated: 44 minutes ago
NEW FREEDOM, Penn. (Gray News) – A 12-year-old boy was found dead in a pool at a summer camp in Pennsylvania, according to the York County Coroner.
The boy had been reported missing for several hours prior to being found in the pool just before 2 a.m. Thursday.
According to the coroner, the boy was part of a youth group that had been at the Summit Grove Campground.
The coroner did not release further info, but said next of kin was notified.
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Storm Prediction Ctr, Norman, OK Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Sunday, May 22, 2022
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SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH
SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH OUTLINE UPDATE FOR WS 259
NWS STORM PREDICTION CENTER NORMAN OK
843 PM EDT SAT MAY 21 2022
SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 259 REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 100 AM EDT
FOR THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS
NY
. NEW YORK COUNTIES INCLUDED ARE
ALLEGANY CATTARAUGUS CAYUGA
CHAUTAUQUA CHEMUNG ERIE
LIVINGSTON ONTARIO SCHUYLER
SENECA STEUBEN TOMPKINS
WYOMING YATES
...THE SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING FOR NORTHEASTERN CATTARAUGUS AND
SOUTHEASTERN ERIE COUNTIES IS CANCELLED...
The severe thunderstorm which prompted the warning has moved out of
the warned area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 100 AM EDT for
western New York.
...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 900 PM EDT
FOR EASTERN WYOMING...WESTERN LIVINGSTON...NORTHEASTERN ALLEGANY AND
SOUTHEASTERN GENESEE COUNTIES...
At 842 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Mount Morris,
or near Letchworth State Park, moving northeast at 45 mph.
HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Minor damage to vehicles is possible. Expect wind damage to
trees and power lines.
Locations impacted include...
Geneseo, Dansville, Letchworth State Park, Perry, Warsaw, Mount
Morris, Pavilion, Portageville, Houghton and York.
This includes Interstate 390 between exits 4 and 7.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
Torrential rainfall is occurring with this storm, and may lead to
flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
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ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) — The death toll from floods in Nigeria this year has increased to 603 as local authorities race to get relief items to hundreds of thousands being evacuated from their submerged homes.
More than 1.3 million people have been displaced by the disaster, which has affected people across 33 of Nigeria’s 36 states, the nation’s humanitarian affairs ministry said late Sunday.
At least 340,000 hectares of land also have been affected, worsening fears of food supply disruptions. Armed conflict already has threatened production in the northwest and central regions of Nigeria, which produce much of what the country eats.
Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari directed “all concerned to work for the restoration of normalcy,” according to a statement issued by the presidency.
Nigeria experiences annual flooding especially in coastal areas but this year’s floods are the worst in more than a decade. Authorities blame the disaster this year on the release of excess water from Lagdo dam in neighboring Cameroon and on unusual rainfalls.
The flooding has worsened the humanitarian crisis in Nigeria where armed violence especially in the troubled northern region has already displaced more than 3 million people, according to the Internal Displacement Monitoring Center.
Sadiya Umar Farouq, Nigeria’s minister of humanitarian affairs, warned that five states are still at risk of experiencing floods up till the end of November.
“We are calling on the respective state governments, local government councils and communities to prepare for more flooding by evacuating people living on flood plains to high grounds,” Farouq said.
Last week, President Buhari approved 12,000 metric tons of grains for the flood victims, the humanitarian affairs minister said. | https://cbs4indy.com/news/national-world/ap-international/ap-nigeria-races-to-assist-flood-victims-death-toll-tops-600/ | 2022-10-17 21:45:58 | 0 | https://cbs4indy.com/news/national-world/ap-international/ap-nigeria-races-to-assist-flood-victims-death-toll-tops-600/ |
Judson College, founded in 1838, was the fifth-oldest women’s college in the United States before it shut down last year.
The small, Baptist-affiliated college campus in Marion has gone silent and many of the items and furnishings left behind in its buildings will be auctioned off.
That will include college yearbooks, history books and other texts from the library and vintage furnishings such as tables, chairs and bookcases.
Scott Williams, CEO of High As the Sky Auction Co. in Wetumpka, said his company will be handling a three-part online auction for select personal property of Judson College.
“This sale will consist of selected rare books, Judson College books, antiques, collectibles, artwork, furniture, historical Items, Judson collectibles and much more,” Williams said in a statement sent to AL.com about the auction.
The first sale will be live for registration and bidding on Aug. 7, with more than 1,300 lots, which is single items or groups of items sold as a unit.
The second sale will be live on Aug. 14, with about 1,000 lots.
The final sale will be live on Oct. 8.
“We are looking forward to representing the college with a professional online auction,” Williams said.
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EAST WILLIAMSBURG, Brooklyn (PIX11) — A man in Brooklyn had his dog stolen from him when he was unable to give a trio of robbers any money, police said.
The dognapping happened in front of 100 White Street in East Williamsburg around 7:15 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 10, according to the NYPD.
The 29-year-old victim was on a walk with his dog Mango, a 12-year-old black and brown female Chihuahua/Terrier mix, when one of the robbers tackled him into a fire hydrant.
The robber demanded money from the victim. The man told them he didn’t have any money on him, so the robbers took his dog instead, police said.
The three suspects (pictured below) were last seen fleeing to 120 Humboldt Street. So far, no arrests have been made.
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NEW YORK, May 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Wix.com Ltd. (Nasdaq: WIX), a leading global SaaS platform to create, manage and grow an online presence, issued its second Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Report today. The report demonstrates the company's efforts towards building a more sustainable and inclusive business in 2022 and expands upon its inaugural ESG report with new initiatives to Wix's approach to a responsible ESG framework.
Highlights of the ESG Report:
- Expanding the Wix Way to include operational efficiency in everything the company does when it comes to strategy, decision-making and execution.
- Continuing to deliver Wix users the tools they need to be successful online, including community events and additional security measures.
- Fostering a diverse and equitable culture where employees feel empowered, safe, supported, challenged and in possession of the resources needed to thrive both at work and in their personal lives.
- Identifying operational inefficiencies and optimizing processes in specific areas to reduce the company's emissions footprint.
- Continuing the commitment to best-in-class corporate governance practices to protect the interests of shareholders, employees and users.
"This report showcases our successes since the release of our inaugural ESG report last year and details new steps we're taking toward our mission of creating a platform for anyone to succeed online," said Avishai Abrahami, co-founder and CEO of Wix. "We're here to make a difference and, ultimately, create a better world for everyone, and with today's decisions we're solidifying our foundation - for our users, our people and our company - for the next decade of success for Wix."
Wix's full ESG Report can be found here: http://investors.wix.com/
About Wix.com Ltd.
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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Belmont vs. Drake Women's Basketball Predictions & Picks - MVC Tournament Championship
Published: Mar. 12, 2023 at 4:38 AM EST|Updated: 2 hours ago
Sunday's game features the Drake Bulldogs (21-9) and the Belmont Bruins (23-10) matching up at Vibrant Arena at the Mark (on March 12) at 2:00 PM. This matchup, according to our computer prediction, will result in a 72-68 win for Drake, who is a small favorite based on our model.
Last time out, the Bruins won on Saturday 69-62 against Northern Iowa.
Belmont vs. Drake Game Info
- When: Sunday, March 12, 2023 at 2:00 PM ET
- Where: Vibrant Arena at the Mark in Moline, Illinois
- How to Watch on TV: ESPNU
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Belmont vs. Drake Score Prediction
- Prediction: Drake 72, Belmont 68
Belmont Schedule Analysis
- The Bruins notched their signature win of the season on February 25, when they secured an 83-77 victory over the Drake Bulldogs, who rank inside the top 50 (No. 44), according to our computer rankings.
- When facing Quadrant 1 opponents, the Bruins are 2-6 (.250%) -- tied for the 48th-most victories.
- The Bruins have tied for the seventh-most Quadrant 3 wins in the country (10).
Belmont 2022-23 Best Wins
- 83-77 at home over Drake (No. 44) on February 25
- 69-62 over Northern Iowa (No. 50) on March 11
- 82-77 at home over Northern Iowa (No. 50) on February 23
- 67-61 on the road over Northern Iowa (No. 50) on January 8
- 75-66 at home over Missouri State (No. 104) on January 20
Drake Schedule Analysis
- When the Bulldogs took down the Nebraska Cornhuskers, the No. 52 team in our computer rankings, by a score of 80-62 on November 19, it was their signature victory of the season so far.
- Drake has tied for the 42nd-most Quadrant 2 wins in the country (four).
Drake 2022-23 Best Wins
- 80-62 at home over Nebraska (No. 52) on November 19
- 80-67 at home over Green Bay (No. 61) on November 7
- 94-63 at home over Belmont (No. 62) on January 6
- 74-54 over Illinois State (No. 80) on March 11
- 83-67 at home over Illinois State (No. 80) on February 18
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Belmont Performance Insights
- The Bruins outscore opponents by 5.7 points per game (scoring 71.2 points per game to rank 66th in college basketball while giving up 65.5 per contest to rank 209th in college basketball) and have a +189 scoring differential overall.
- In conference matchups, Belmont tallies more points per game (73.3) than its season average (71.2).
- The Bruins average 75.7 points per game in home games, compared to 67.1 points per game away from home, a difference of 8.6 points per contest.
- Defensively, Belmont has played better at home this season, allowing 64.6 points per game, compared to 65.7 on the road.
- The Bruins' offense has been better over their last 10 games, racking up 77.7 points per contest compared to the 71.2 they've averaged this year.
Drake Performance Insights
- The Bulldogs' +404 scoring differential (outscoring opponents by 13.5 points per game) is a result of putting up 78.8 points per game (14th in college basketball) while allowing 65.3 per contest (204th in college basketball).
- Drake scores fewer points in conference action (77.5 per game) than overall (78.8).
- At home, the Bulldogs score 82 points per game. Away, they score 74.
- Drake is allowing fewer points at home (62.7 per game) than away (66.4).
- While the Bulldogs are posting 78.8 points per game in 2022-23, they have fallen short of that over their past 10 games, producing 78.2 points per contest.
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The time has come to prepare for the 2023 NFL season, and the Miami Dolphins arguably have the hottest ticket in town with an explosive offense and talented defense.
the team’s promo video is staged at a movie theater featuring its weekly matchups on classic movie posters converted into satire, such “Men in Aqua” as a play on “Men in Black.”
The 2023 schedule, available on the web version of this story at MiamiTimesOnline.com, is one of the toughest in the NFL, featuring games against the league’s best. Overall, the Dolphins will play eight games against seven different playoff teams from the 2022 season, including Super Bowl champions Kansas City Chiefs and NFC champions Philadelphia Eagles.
In addition to that game against Kansas City to be played in Germany, two others that stand out are a matchup against the New York Jets in the first-ever Black Friday game and a 4:25 p.m. kickoff on Christmas Eve against the Dallas Cowboys at Hard Rock Stadium.
Also, for the first time in six years, the Dolphins will host a “Monday Night Football” game at home against the Tennessee Titans Dec. 11.
The home opener against the Denver Broncos is set for is Sunday, Sept. 24, at 1 p.m. The Dolphins will host divisional opponents New England Oct. 29 and the New York Jets Dec. 17 before concluding the season against Buffalo in Week 18 at Hard Rock Stadium.
Miami will make two appearances on NBC’s “Sunday Night Football,” the first in Week 2 against the New England Patriots Sept.17.
Dolphins rookie minicamp
New Dolphins draftees and undrafted free agents showcased their talent this past week. One player hoping to make it onto the final roster is former Jackson State University Linebacker Aubrey Miller Jr.
Miller already has experience playing at Hard Rock Stadium in two consecutive Orange Blossom Classic games, where he was a standout player on both occasions.
“It’s a blessing for me to be able to get acclimated to Miami, having played here twice, and now I’m back here again to be able to play for the team, and being able to try to help the team win feels good,” he said.
“Jackson State taught me how to be a pro. I just must make sure that my character is high and make sure that I am learning from my coaches and building up on my relationships,” Miller added.
Miller, who stood out from other linebackers at rookie minicamp, is playing with a chip on his shoulder after going undrafted and is taking full advantage of the opportunity before him.
Isaiah Bolden, a cornerback from Jackson State who was chosen by the New England Patriots as the 245th overall draft pick in the seventh round, was the only HBCU player selected in the NFL Draft this year.
Several high-level HBCU players including Miller and Florida A&M defensive end Isaiah Land expected their names to be called as well, but that was not the case. Now Miller is ready to take direction from defensive coordinator Vic Fangio, perhaps one of the best defensive minds in the NFL, while looking to make an impact.
Miami Dolphins 2023 schedule
PRESEASON
Week 1: Dolphins vs. Atlanta Falcons; date/time TBD, CBS Miami
Week 2: Dolphins at Houston Texans; Aug. 19 at 8 p.m., CBS Miami
Week 3: Dolphins at Jacksonville Jaguars; date/time TBD, CBS Miami
REGULAR SEASON
Week 1: Dolphins at Los Angeles Chargers; Sept. 10 at 4:25 p.m., CBS
Week 2: Dolphins at New England Patriots; Sept. 17 at 8:20 p.m., NBC
Week 3: Dolphins vs. Denver Broncos; Sept. 24 at 1 p.m., CBS
Week 4: Dolphins at Buffalo Bills; Oct. 1 at 1 p.m., CBS
Week 5: Dolphins vs. New York Giants; Oct. 8 at 1 p.m., FOX
Week 6: Dolphins vs. Carolina Panthers; Oct. 15 at 1 p.m., CBS
Week 7: Dolphins at Philadelphia Eagles; Oct. 22 at 8:20 p.m., NBC
Week 8: Dolphins vs. New England Patriots; Oct. 29 at 1 p.m., CBS
Week 9: Dolphins at Kansas City Chiefs (Germany); Nov. 5 at 9:30 a.m., NFL Network
Week 10: Bye Week
Week 11: Dolphins vs. Las Vegas Raiders; Nov. 19 at 1 p.m., CBS
Week 12: Dolphins at New York Jets; Nov. 24 at 3 p.m., Amazon Prime Video
Week 13: Dolphins at Washington Commanders; Dec. 3 at 1 p.m., FOX
Week 14: Dolphins vs. Tennessee Titans; Dec. 11 at 8:15 p.m., ESPN
Week 15: Dolphins vs. New York Jets; Dec. 17 at 1 p.m., CBS
Week 16: Dolphins vs. Dallas Cowboys; Dec. 24 at 4:25 p.m., FOX
Week 17: Dolphins at Baltimore Ravens; Dec. 31 at 1 p.m., CBS
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NEW YORK (AP) — The Manhattan grand jury investigating Donald Trump over hush money payments planned to hear testimony on other matters Thursday, seemingly further delaying a vote on whether or not to indict the former president, according to a person familiar with the matter.
There was no immediate explanation for why the grand jury, which did not meet at all on Wednesday, would not take up the Trump matter during its scheduled Thursday session. It was also not clear when or if prosecutors might resume presenting evidence before the panel or when they might ask the group for a decision on bringing historic criminal charges.
The panel is an investigative grand jury, meaning it hears other cases beyond the one centered on hush money payments during the 2016 campaign that were meant to silence the claims of a porn actor who said she had a sexual encounter with Trump years earlier. The person who confirmed that the grand jury would be hearing other matters was not authorized to discuss it and spoke on condition of anonymity.
Grand jury investigations are shrouded in secrecy, with prosecutors prevented by law from sharing any details of what takes place behind closed doors. But these proceedings have captivated public attention on a minute-by-minute basis, each development magnified because the presumed target is a former president and because Trump himself stoked expectations of imminent action by stating without evidence last weekend that he expected to be arrested on Tuesday. That did not happen.
The limited snapshots of the investigation have largely come from witnesses and their attorneys, who don’t share the same secrecy obligation as prosecutors. Michael Cohen, Trump’s former lawyer and fixer and a key government witness in this case, has spoken publicly about his appearances, as has another recent witness, Robert Costello, an attorney who presented testimony aimed at undermining Cohen’s credibility.
But the district attorney’s office, which is leading the investigation, has offered no public indication of its timing. In a letter sent Thursday to Republican lawmakers who sought documents and testimony about the investigation, the office’s general counsel, Leslie Dudek, wrote that Trump had last weekend “created a false expectation” on the timing of an arrest, and Dudek reiterated prosecutors’ obligation to preserve the secrecy of the investigation.
“These confidentiality provisions exist to protect the interests of the various participants in the criminal process — the defendant, the witnesses and members of the grand jury — as well as the integrity of the grand jury proceeding itself,” the letter said.
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KHIMKI, Russia (AP) — American basketball star Brittney Griner faced a Russian court again on Friday as her drug possession trial resumed after she pleaded guilty to the charges.
Griner’s defense lawyers presented evidence that the basketball player received permission from Arizona health authorities to use cannabis for chronic pain.
“The attending physician gave Brittney recommendations for the use of medical cannabis. The permission was issued on behalf of the Arizona Department of Health,” lawyer Maria Blagovolina was cited by Russia’s state news agency RIA Novosti as saying.
The defense on Friday also submitted tests she underwent as part of an anti-doping check, the RIA-Novosti report said. They didn’t detect any prohibited substances in her system.
The next hearing of Griner’s case was scheduled for July 26.
Griner was arrested at the Russian capital’s Sheremetyevo Airport in February when customs officials said they found vape canisters containing cannabis oil in her luggage. She acknowledged in court that she possessed the canisters, but said she had no criminal intent and that their presence in her luggage was due to hasty packing. She is facing up to 10 years in prison.
In Russia’s judicial system, admitting guilt doesn’t automatically end a trial.
Griner is one of the most prominent female athletes in the U.S., a standout for the Phoenix Mercury and a two-time Olympic gold medalist.
U.S. President Joe Biden and Secretary of State Antony Blinken have said they are doing all they could to win her release, as well as that of other Americans the U.S. considers “wrongly detained” by Russia, including former Marine Paul Whelan.
Washington may have little leverage with Moscow, though, because of strong animosity over its military operation in Ukraine.
Russian media have speculated that Griner could be swapped for Russian arms trader Viktor Bout, nicknamed “the Merchant of Death,” who is serving a 25-year sentence in the U.S. after being convicted of conspiracy to kill U.S. citizens and providing aid to a terrorist organization.
Russia has agitated for Bout’s release for years. But the wide discrepancy in the seriousness of their cases could make such a trade unpalatable to Washington. Others have suggested that Griner could be traded along with Whelan, who is serving 16 years in Russia on an espionage conviction that the U.S. has described as a setup.
The State Department’s designation of Griner as wrongfully detained moves her case under the supervision of its special presidential envoy for hostage affairs, effectively the government’s chief hostage negotiator. The classification has irritated Russia.
Asked about the possibility of Griner being swapped for a Russian jailed in the U.S., Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov, the senior Russian diplomat, has noted that until her trial is over “there are no formal or procedural reasons to talk about any further steps.”
Ryabkov warned that U.S. criticism, including the description of Griner as wrongfully detained and dismissive comments about the Russian judicial system, “makes it difficult to engage in detailed discussion of any possible exchanges.”
Griner’s detention has been authorized through Dec. 20, suggesting the trial could last months. Griner’s lawyers, however, said they expect it to conclude around the beginning of August. | https://www.pahomepage.com/uncategorized/brittney-griner-back-in-russian-court-as-trial-continues/ | 2022-07-15 10:54:58 | 1 | https://www.pahomepage.com/uncategorized/brittney-griner-back-in-russian-court-as-trial-continues/ |
NGT's fund will invest $100 million in breakthrough early-stage biotech and medical technologies
TEL AVIV, Israel, Sept. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Arieli Capital joins NGT Healthcare2 ("NGT"), a health-tech venture capital fund based in Nazareth, as a Partner. The second fund will allow NGT to invest around $100 million in breakthrough technologies from academic and medical institutions, with an emphasis on promoting entrepreneurship within the Arab community.
"We at Arieli Capital believe in promoting technologies that have the potential to improve the lives of millions of people around the world," said Or Haviv, Partner and Head of Global Innovation at Arieli Capital. "We are confident that our past performance in biotechnology investments, successful track-record of licensing and commercialization of therapeutics and leading multiple global innovation programs will add unique value to NGT and to its portfolio companies."
"Arieli's investment along with others will allow us to invest in approximately 25 additional early-stage start-up companies and 16 'year zero' projects (pre-incubator, academic projects). We will continue to provide significant support for our portfolio companies after the initial investment period to lead their success," said Nizar Mishael, a Managing Partner at NGT. "We are happy to have Arieli Capital join us as a Partner, which expands our extensive network of connections. Together with Arieli, the fund will aim to be active in all future funding rounds of the companies, which will provide significant added value to the entire portfolio after the incubator period."
About Arieli Capital:
Arieli Capital is a US-based holding and investment company with offices in New York, Tel Aviv and London. Arieli Capital's hands on and holistic ability along with a growth strategy provides technology companies with a wide spectrum of resources and services. Ariel Capital identifies, develops and commercializes selected technology assets and platforms. Additionally, Arieli Capital is a trusted partner of governments, financial institutions, industry brands and funds to lead cutting-edge global start-up acceleration programs, investment bootcamps and innovation centers across the globe.
About NGT Healthcare2:
Established in August 2021, NGT aims to invest and assist in the growing of cutting-edge start-up companies in the field of bio convergence, biotechnology and medical devices whilst creating social impact focusing on Arab entrepreneurship. NGT's first fund established 23 groundbreaking medical companies. The second fund with $100 million will invest in approximately 25 additional early-stage start-up companies and 16 'year zero' projects.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — It’s back to the White House balcony and the Treaty Room for President Joe Biden as he contends with a “rebound” case of COVID-19.
Trapped in the White House for the second time in as many weeks, the president knows the drill this time: He’s got an office in the residence and his dog Commander to keep him company while he governs by Zoom and FaceTime.
Biden’s latest bout with COVID-19 came with a new wrinkle: how to announce a major counterterrorism operation in Afghanistan from isolation.
Biden, dressed in a dark suit and red tie, walked to a lectern that had been wheeled onto the balcony of the Blue Room on Monday evening and informed the American people of the killing of Ayman al-Zawahri, the top al-Qaida leader, in a U.S. strike in Afghanistan over the weekend.
The White House allowed just one print reporter to watch Biden deliver his speech, by looking through a window in the adjacent Red Room. A TV cameraman filmed the president and a still photographer took photos — a smaller footprint than the group of journalists that is usually at the president’s appearances.
Biden’s initial COVID-19 diagnosis left him with a lingering cough and runny nose, press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said. His rebound case — labeled such because he tested positive on Saturday just three days after being cleared from isolation with two negative tests last Tuesday and Wednesday — has left him antsy about returning to a normal schedule.
Biden’s rebound disrupted a trip home to Wilmington, Delaware, to reunite with first lady Jill Biden, who has been there since Biden’s initial diagnosis. A trip Tuesday to Michigan to promote a $280 billion high-tech manufacturing bill he intends to sign was also scuttled.
Instead, Biden is stuck in COVID-19 isolation through at least Thursday, according to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidelines, and perhaps longer under the White House’s stricter protocols, which require a negative test to return to work.
“He’s someone who likes to be out there with the American people,” said Jean-Pierre on Monday. “He’s looking forward to being out there again.”
White House physician Dr. Kevin O’Connor said in a Monday letter that the president “continues to feel well” this time around, even as he tests positive.
Shortly after Saturday’s announcement that he was returning to isolation, the president tweeted a picture of himself masked, tieless and signing a declaration that added individual assistance for flood survivors in Kentucky.
He followed up by tweeting a 12-second video of himself on a White House balcony with Commander.
“I’m feeling fine, everything is good,” said Biden, a pair of aviator sunglasses in his hand. “But Commander and I got a little work to do.”
Minutes later, he called Veterans Affairs Secretary Denis McDonough on FaceTime as he visited with people camping outside the U.S. Capitol in a bid for health benefits for military veterans exposed to toxic substances from burn pits during their service.
Biden tweeted that he had planned to visit the group in person on Saturday before he tested positive again, but instead sent McDonough with a delivery of pizza. He invited the advocates to the White House once he’s cleared by his doctors to receive visitors.
“It doesn’t stop him from doing his job and doing the work of the American people,” Jean-Pierre said of the president’s rebound infection.
During his course of isolation, Biden told reporters that his canine companion served as his alarm clock while the first lady was away.
“Matter of fact, my dog had to wake me up this morning,” he said last Tuesday. “My wife’s not here. She usually takes him out in the morning while I’m upstairs working out. And so, I felt this nuzzle of my dog’s nose against my chest about five minutes to seven.”
Biden has been working from the ornate second-floor Treaty Room or stepping onto the adjacent Truman Balcony overlooking the South Grounds and the Washington Monument.
A limited number of essential staff are with him in the residence, including security and medical personnel and a small number of aides, who remain masked for their protection. Biden’s usual in-person meetings, including his daily national security briefing, have shifted to virtual formats.
Plans for enabling a president to work in isolation were first developed when then-President Donald Trump tested positive for COVID-19 in October 2020, which required him to be admitted to Walter Reed National Military Medical Center. As the highly infectious omicron variant spread and cases closed in around Biden, his administration refined plans for Biden to carry out his duties while isolating at the White House, according to two aides.
Biden, 79, was treated with the antiviral drug Paxlovid after he first tested positive on July 21. He tested negative for the virus last Tuesday and Wednesday, July 26 and 27, and was then cleared to leave isolation while wearing a mask indoors. His positive tests put him among the minority of those prescribed the drug to experience a rebound case of the virus.
The CDC says most rebound cases remain mild.
Jean-Pierre said 17 people initially identified as close contacts of Biden when he first tested positive, as well as six people deemed at risk from his rebound infection, have continued to test negative for COVID-19. | https://www.fox16.com/news/politics/ap-politics/bidens-covid-sequel-back-on-the-balcony-dog-for-company/ | 2022-08-02 10:19:02 | 1 | https://www.fox16.com/news/politics/ap-politics/bidens-covid-sequel-back-on-the-balcony-dog-for-company/ |
TX Shreveport LA Zone Forecast for Thursday, May 26, 2022
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.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 60s. South
winds 10 to 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly sunny. Hot with highs around 90. South winds
10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT THROUGH MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows around
70. Highs in the upper 80s.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Highs in the upper 80s.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 70s.
.WEDNESDAY AND WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Hot. Highs around
90. Lows in the upper 60s.
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy with a chance of showers. Highs in the
mid 80s. Chance of rain 30 percent.
$$
TXZ108>111-272115-
Franklin-Titus-Camp-Morris-
Including the cities of Mount Vernon, Mount Pleasant, Pittsburg,
Daingerfield, Lone Star, Naples, and Omaha
257 AM CDT Fri May 27 2022
.TODAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 80s. Northwest winds 5 to
10 mph.
.TONIGHT...Clear. Lows around 60. East winds around 5 mph,
becoming southeast after midnight.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 80s. South winds 10 to
15 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 60s. South
winds 5 to 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly sunny. Hot with highs around 90. South winds
10 to 15 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT THROUGH MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows around
70. Highs in the upper 80s.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Hot with highs around 90.
.TUESDAY NIGHT AND WEDNESDAY...Mostly clear. Hot. Lows in the
lower 70s. Highs around 90.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 60s.
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms
in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 80s. Chance of rain
30 percent.
$$
TXZ112-126-272115-
Cass-Marion-
Including the cities of Atlanta, Linden, Hughes Springs,
Queen City, and Jefferson
257 AM CDT Fri May 27 2022
.TODAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 80s. Northwest winds 5 to
10 mph.
.TONIGHT...Clear. Lows in the upper 50s. North winds around
5 mph, becoming east after midnight.
.SATURDAY...Sunny, hot with highs around 90. South winds 5 to
10 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 60s. South winds
around 5 mph. Gusts up to 20 mph in the evening.
.SUNDAY...Mostly sunny. Hot with highs in the lower 90s. South
winds 5 to 10 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows in the upper 60s.
.MEMORIAL DAY AND MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Highs in the upper
80s. Lows in the upper 60s.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Hot with highs in the lower 90s.
.TUESDAY NIGHT AND WEDNESDAY...Mostly clear. Hot. Lows around 70.
Highs in the lower 90s.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT AND THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper
60s. Highs in the upper 80s.
$$
TXZ124-125-272115-
Wood-Upshur-
Including the cities of Mineola, Winnsboro, Quitman, Hawkins,
Gilmer, and Big Sandy
257 AM CDT Fri May 27 2022
.TODAY...Sunny. Highs in the mid 80s. Northwest winds around
5 mph.
.TONIGHT...Clear. Lows around 60. Northeast winds around 5 mph,
becoming southeast after midnight.
.SATURDAY...Sunny, hot with highs around 90. South winds 5 to
10 mph with gusts up to 20 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 60s. South
winds 5 to 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly sunny. Hot with highs in the lower 90s. South
winds 10 to 15 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT THROUGH MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows around
70. Highs in the upper 80s.
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning, then clearing. Hot with
highs around 90.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 70s.
.WEDNESDAY THROUGH THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. Highs in the upper
80s. Lows around 70.
$$
TXZ136-137-272115-
Smith-Gregg-
Including the cities of Tyler and Longview
257 AM CDT Fri May 27 2022
.TODAY...Sunny. Highs in the mid 80s. Northwest winds 5 to
10 mph.
.TONIGHT...Clear. Lows in the lower 60s. Northeast winds around
5 mph, becoming southeast after midnight.
.SATURDAY...Sunny, hot with highs in the lower 90s. South winds
5 to 10 mph with gusts up to 20 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 60s. South
winds 5 to 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly sunny. Hot with highs in the lower 90s. South
winds 10 to 15 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT THROUGH MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Hot. Lows
around 70. Highs around 90.
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning, then clearing. Hot with
highs in the lower 90s.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 70s.
.WEDNESDAY THROUGH THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. Hot. Highs around
90. Lows in the lower 70s.
$$
TXZ138-151-272115-
Harrison-Panola-
Including the cities of Marshall and Carthage
257 AM CDT Fri May 27 2022
.TODAY...Sunny. Highs in the mid 80s. Northwest winds 5 to
10 mph.
.TONIGHT...Clear. Lows in the upper 50s. North winds 5 to 10 mph,
becoming southeast after midnight.
.SATURDAY...Sunny, hot with highs around 90. South winds 5 to
10 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 60s. South
winds 5 to 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly sunny. Hot with highs in the lower 90s. South
winds 10 to 15 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT THROUGH MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Hot. Lows
around 70. Highs around 90.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Hot with highs in the lower 90s.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 70s.
.WEDNESDAY THROUGH THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. Hot. Highs in the
lower 90s. Lows in the lower 70s.
$$
TXZ149-150-272115-
Cherokee-Rusk-
Including the cities of Jacksonville, Rusk, and Henderson
257 AM CDT Fri May 27 2022
.TODAY...Sunny. Highs in the mid 80s. Northwest winds 5 to
10 mph.
.TONIGHT...Clear. Lows in the lower 60s. Northeast winds around
5 mph, becoming southeast after midnight.
.SATURDAY...Sunny, hot with highs in the lower 90s. South winds
5 to 10 mph with gusts up to 20 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 60s. South
winds 5 to 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly sunny. Hot with highs in the lower 90s. South
winds 10 to 15 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT THROUGH MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Hot. Lows
around 70. Highs around 90.
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning, then clearing. Hot with
highs in the lower 90s.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 70s.
.WEDNESDAY THROUGH THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. Hot. Highs in the
lower 90s. Lows in the lower 70s.
$$
TXZ152-165-272115-
Nacogdoches-Angelina-
Including the cities of Nacogdoches and Lufkin
257 AM CDT Fri May 27 2022
.TODAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 80s. Northwest winds 5 to
10 mph.
.TONIGHT...Clear. Lows around 60. Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph,
becoming east after midnight.
.SATURDAY...Sunny, hot with highs in the lower 90s. Southeast
winds 5 to 10 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 60s. South
winds 5 to 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly sunny. Hot with highs in the lower 90s. South
winds 5 to 10 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT THROUGH MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Hot. Lows
around 70. Highs in the lower 90s.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Hot with highs in the lower 90s.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows around 70.
.WEDNESDAY THROUGH THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. Hot. Highs in the
lower 90s. Lows around 70.
$$
TXZ153-166-167-272115-
Shelby-San Augustine-Sabine-
Including the cities of Center, San Augustine, Hemphill,
and Pineland
257 AM CDT Fri May 27 2022
.TODAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 80s. Northwest winds 5 to
10 mph.
.TONIGHT...Clear. Lows around 60. North winds around 5 mph,
becoming northeast after midnight.
.SATURDAY...Sunny, hot with highs in the lower 90s. Southeast
winds around 5 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 60s. South
winds around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly sunny. Hot with highs in the lower 90s. South
winds 5 to 10 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT THROUGH MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Hot. Lows in
the upper 60s. Highs in the lower 90s.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Hot with highs in the lower 90s.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows around 70.
.WEDNESDAY THROUGH THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. Hot. Highs in the
lower 90s. Lows in the lower 70s.
$$
LAZ017-018-272115-
Sabine-Natchitoches-
Including the cities of Many, Zwolle, Pleasant Hill,
and Natchitoches
257 AM CDT Fri May 27 2022
.TODAY...Sunny. Highs in the mid 80s. Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
.TONIGHT...Clear. Lows in the upper 50s. North winds 5 to 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Sunny, hot with highs around 90. Southeast winds
around 5 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows in the mid 60s. South winds around
5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly sunny. Hot with highs in the lower 90s. South
winds 5 to 10 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT THROUGH WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Hot. Lows
in the upper 60s. Highs in the lower 90s.
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. Hot with highs in the lower 90s.
$$
LAZ010-011-272115-
De Soto-Red River-
Including the cities of Mansfield, Stonewall, Logansport,
Coushatta, and Martin
257 AM CDT Fri May 27 2022
.TODAY...Sunny. Highs in the mid 80s. Northwest winds 5 to
10 mph.
.TONIGHT...Clear. Lows around 60. North winds 5 to 10 mph,
becoming east after midnight.
.SATURDAY...Sunny, hot with highs around 90. Southeast winds
around 5 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows in the mid 60s. Southeast winds
5 to 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly sunny. Hot with highs in the lower 90s. South
winds 5 to 10 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows in the upper 60s.
.MEMORIAL DAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY...Mostly clear. Hot. Highs in the
lower 90s. Lows in the lower 70s.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT AND THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. Hot. Lows in the
lower 70s. Highs in the lower 90s.
$$
LAZ001-002-272115-
Caddo-Bossier-
Including the cities of Shreveport and Bossier City
257 AM CDT Fri May 27 2022
.TODAY...Sunny. Highs in the mid 80s. Northwest winds 5 to
10 mph.
.TONIGHT...Clear. Lows in the upper 50s. North winds 5 to 10 mph,
becoming east after midnight.
.SATURDAY...Sunny, hot with highs around 90. South winds 5 to
10 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows in the upper 60s. Southeast winds
5 to 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly sunny. Hot with highs in the lower 90s. South
winds 10 to 15 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows in the upper 60s.
.MEMORIAL DAY THROUGH TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Hot. Highs in
the lower 90s. Lows in the lower 70s.
.WEDNESDAY THROUGH THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. Hot. Highs in the
lower 90s. Lows in the lower 70s.
$$
LAZ003-004-012-272115-
Webster-Claiborne-Bienville-
Including the cities of Minden, Springhill, Homer, Haynesville,
Arcadia, Ringgold, and Gibsland
257 AM CDT Fri May 27 2022
.TODAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 80s. Northwest winds 5 to
10 mph.
.TONIGHT...Clear. Lows in the upper 50s. North winds 5 to 10 mph,
becoming northeast after midnight.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 80s. Southeast winds around
5 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows in the mid 60s. Southeast winds
around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly sunny. Hot with highs in the lower 90s. South
winds 5 to 10 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows in the upper 60s.
.MEMORIAL DAY THROUGH TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Hot. Highs
around 90. Lows in the upper 60s.
.WEDNESDAY THROUGH THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. Hot. Highs in the
lower 90s. Lows around 70.
$$
LAZ005-006-272115-
Lincoln-Union-
Including the cities of Ruston, Farmerville, and Bernice
257 AM CDT Fri May 27 2022
.TODAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 80s. Northwest winds 5
to 10 mph.
.TONIGHT...Clear. Lows in the upper 50s. North winds 5 to 10 mph
in the evening, becoming light and variable.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 80s. Southeast winds around
5 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows in the lower 60s. Southeast winds
around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Sunny, hot with highs in the lower 90s. South winds
5 to 10 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows in the upper 60s.
.MEMORIAL DAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Hot. Highs
in the lower 90s. Lows in the upper 60s.
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. Hot with highs in the lower 90s.
$$
LAZ013-014-272115-
Jackson-Ouachita-
Including the cities of Jonesboro and Monroe
257 AM CDT Fri May 27 2022
.TODAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 80s. Northwest winds 5
to 10 mph.
.TONIGHT...Clear. Lows in the upper 50s. Northwest winds 5 to
10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 80s. Southeast winds around
5 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows in the mid 60s. Southeast winds
around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Sunny, hot with highs in the lower 90s. South winds
5 to 10 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows in the upper 60s.
.MEMORIAL DAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Hot. Highs
in the lower 90s. Lows around 70.
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. Hot with highs in the lower 90s.
$$
LAZ019-021-272115-
Winn-Caldwell-
Including the cities of Winnfield, Clarks, Grayson, and Columbia
257 AM CDT Fri May 27 2022
.TODAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 80s. Northwest winds 5 to
10 mph.
.TONIGHT...Clear. Lows in the upper 50s. North winds 5 to 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 80s. Southeast winds around
5 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows in the mid 60s. Southeast winds
around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Sunny, hot with highs in the lower 90s. South winds
5 to 10 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows in the mid 60s.
.MEMORIAL DAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Hot. Highs
in the lower 90s. Lows around 70.
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. Hot with highs in the lower 90s.
$$
LAZ020-022-272115-
Grant-La Salle-
Including the cities of Colfax, Montgomery, Dry Prong, Jena,
Midway, and Olla
257 AM CDT Fri May 27 2022
.TODAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 80s. Northwest winds 5 to
10 mph.
.TONIGHT...Clear. Lows in the upper 50s. North winds 5 to 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 80s. Southeast winds around
5 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows in the mid 60s. Southeast winds
around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Sunny, hot with highs in the lower 90s. South winds
5 to 10 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows in the mid 60s.
.MEMORIAL DAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Hot. Highs
in the lower 90s. Lows around 70.
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. Hot with highs in the lower 90s.
$$
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BANJUL, Gambia (AP) — Gambia has launched an urgent door-to-door campaign to remove cough and cold syrups blamed for the deaths of more than 60 children from kidney injury in the tiny West African country.
Speaking to The Associated Press, the Director of Health Dr. Mustapha Bittaye confirmed the wave of child deaths from acute kidney injury, sending shockwaves across the country of 2.4 million people and around the world.
The U.N.’s World Health Organization has issued an alarm in response to the deaths, saying it had been working with Gambia’s government to investigate the cause of the cases and deaths since August.
“WHO has issued a medical product alert for four contaminated medicines identified in The Gambia that have been potentially linked to acute kidney injuries and 66 deaths among children,” WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said Wednesday. “The loss of young lives is beyond heartbreaking for their families.”
The four medicines are cough and cold syrups produced by Maiden Pharmaceuticals Limited in India, WHO said.
While the contaminated products have so far only been detected in Gambia, they may have been distributed to other countries, WHO said. The U.N. health agency said it is pursuing investigations with the company and regulatory authorities in India.
“WHO recommends all countries detect and remove these products from circulation to prevent further harm to patients,” it said.
Teaming up with the Gambia Red Cross Society, the Ministry of Health has dispatched hundreds of young people to collect the suspect syrups through a house-to-house campaign.
Gambia’s Medical Research Council has also issued an alarm.
“Over the last week, we admitted a child with this condition (acute kidney injury) … and she has unfortunately died. We were able to confirm that she had taken one of the drugs that is suspected to be causing this, prior to her arrival at our clinic. It had been bought at a pharmacy within The Gambia,” the council said in a statement. “The drug has been identified as containing a significant amount of a toxin which damages kidneys irreversibly.”
In India, the federal regulator and the state regulator of northern Haryana state are conducting an inquiry into the contaminated medicines.
Of the 23 samples tested, four had so far been found to be contaminated and India is waiting for the analysis to be shared with it, said an Indian health official who spoke on condition of anonymity since they were not authorized to speak to the media.
Phone calls to the headquarters of Maiden Pharmaceuticals went unanswered. Neither India’s health ministry nor the federal regulator responded to queries from the AP.
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AP journalists Jamey Keaten in Geneva and Aniruddha Ghosal in New Delhi, India, contributed. | https://www.wowktv.com/news/u-s-world/ap-gambia-urgently-recalls-syrups-blamed-for-66-child-deaths/ | 2022-10-07 03:06:49 | 0 | https://www.wowktv.com/news/u-s-world/ap-gambia-urgently-recalls-syrups-blamed-for-66-child-deaths/ |
(CNN) — The Federal Reserve approved a half-point interest rate hike on Wednesday, a smaller increase than in recent months and an acknowledgment that inflation is finally easing.
The increase marks a shift for the central bank after an unprecedented year that includes seven-straight rate hikes as part of an aggressive campaign to try and bring down the highest inflation since the early 1980s.
While lower than the four consecutive three-quarter-point hikes approved at the Fed’s previous meetings, Wednesday’s rate hike is still twice the size of the central bank’s customary quarter-point increase and will likely deepen the economic pain for millions of American businesses and households by pushing up the cost of borrowing even further. | https://www.wishtv.com/news/national/the-fed-lifts-rates-by-half-a-point-acknowledging-that-inflation-is-easing/ | 2022-12-14 20:49:03 | 1 | https://www.wishtv.com/news/national/the-fed-lifts-rates-by-half-a-point-acknowledging-that-inflation-is-easing/ |
Target expands locked merchandise cases to hit back at shoplifting
One of the strategies Target has utilized amid its efforts to curb more shoplifting are locked-up cases.
The company has resorted to keeping all items in the personal care aisle at a location on San Francisco’s Folsom Street in locked shelves, footage of which recently received significant engagement on social media. WNCT-TV reported that has been the case for some things there since at least October.
Another Target outside of Manhattan in Riverdale, New York, has also made it so rows in its personal care section are locked up and require a staffer to open.
Target takes a "multi-layered approach to combating theft," a company spokesperson told FOX Business on Tuesday.
BUSINESSES TAKE DRASTIC ACTION TO PROTECT AGAINST RAMPANT SHOPLIFTING, ORGANIZED CRIME THEFTS
Image of locked up merchandise, to prevent theft in Target store, Queens, New York. (Lindsey Nicholson/UCG/Universal Images Group via Getty Images)
"This includes in-store technology, training for store leaders and security team members, and partnerships with law enforcement agencies as well as retail trade associations," the spokesperson continued. "On a limited basis, we also employ theft-deterrent merchandising strategies, such as locking cases, for categories that are prone to theft. While we don’t share specifics on these strategies, these decisions are generally made at a local level."
The spokesperson confirmed the locking cases at the San Francisco and Riverdale stores were implemented at the local level due to theft.
CEO Brian Cornell described "shortage" as an industry-wide "financial headwind" on the company’s third-quarter earnings call in November. Retailers often use that term or "shrink" for theft and other types of inventory losses.
At the time, he said Target was "making significant investments in training and technology that can deter theft and keep our guests and store team members safe" because the company, like other retailers, observed an uptick in shoplifting and organized retail crime.
CRIME IN THE RETAIL WORLD MAKES FOR NOT SO HAPPY HOLIDAY SHOPPING SEASON
Image of locked up merchandise, to prevent theft in Target store, Queens, New York. (Photo by: Lindsey Nicholson/UCG/Universal Images Group via Getty Images)
The Associated Press reported in February that Target has been putting more products behind locks, doing so for entire categories.
Putting products in security cases is something some other retailers have done more as well, as previously reported by FOX Business.
In a recent report, the National Retail Federation (NRF) called organized retail crime a "persistent and endemic problem in the United States that appears to be growing." Of the retailers it surveyed, about 70% reported thinking organized retail crime’s threat has worsened.
ORGANIZED RETAIL CRIME IS GROWING IN ‘SCOPE AND COMPLEXITY,’ NRF SAYS
Total losses from shrink increased roughly 4%, coming in at $94.5 billion in 2021, the NRF has previously reported. It largely attributed those to external theft like organized retail crime and shoplifting. | https://www.fox4news.com/news/target-expands-locked-merchandise-cases-to-hit-back-at-shoplifting | 2023-04-28 15:30:50 | 0 | https://www.fox4news.com/news/target-expands-locked-merchandise-cases-to-hit-back-at-shoplifting |
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A new study has found that tourists spent nearly $13 billion in Wisconsin last year as the state rebounded from the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Wisconsin State Journal reports that the state Department of Tourism-commissioned study from Tourism Economics found tourism spending jumped 31.1% from 2020.
Every county in the state saw a double-digit increase in direct spending, ranging from 14% more in Rusk County to 54.6% more in Sauk County, which is home to a number of attractions in the Wisconsin Dells area.
The overall impact of tourism in the state last year was $20.9 billion. | https://www.wearegreenbay.com/news/local-news/study-tourists-spent-31-more-in-wisconsin-in-2021/ | 2022-06-10 12:19:40 | 0 | https://www.wearegreenbay.com/news/local-news/study-tourists-spent-31-more-in-wisconsin-in-2021/ |
- California on Friday began deploying one-time payments that will benefit up to 23 million California residents in the largest program of its kind in the state's history.
- The highest amount, $1,050, will go to married couples with a dependent and $150,000 or less in income.
- Here's what we know about the checks.
Up to 23 million California residents are about to receive tax refunds of as much as $1,050, thanks to one-time stimulus payments the Golden State began deploying Friday.
The payments, which will total $9.5 billion, mark the largest program of its kind in the state's history.
The initiative, dubbed the Middle Class Tax Refund, comes as inflation nationally has reached historic highs. California had a record $97.5 billion surplus as it finalized its budget including the payments earlier this year.
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"We know it's expensive right now, and California is putting money back into your pockets to help," California Gov. Gavin Newsom, a Democrat, said in a statement.
"We're sending out refunds worth over a thousand dollars to help families pay for everything from groceries to gas," he said.
Money Report
Who qualifies for a refund?
To qualify to receive a payment, you must meet certain requirements.
You must have been a resident of California for six months or more in the 2020 tax year and be a current state resident.
You must have filed a 2020 tax return by Oct. 15, 2021, and have adjusted gross income within the required thresholds.
Additionally, you must not have been claimed as a dependent by someone else.
How much money will I receive?
Payments for eligible couples who file jointly may range from $400 to $1,050.
Qualifying individuals may receive $200 to $700.
The amount of the checks depends on two factors: income and number of dependents.
The most generous amount — $1,050 — goes to married couples who file jointly with $150,000 or less in income and a dependent. A couple in that income category will receive $700 if they have no dependents.
Individual taxpayers with $75,000 or less in income may receive $700 if they have a dependent and $350 if they do not.
The payments are gradually phased out for those with up to $500,000 in income, for married couples, and $250,000, for individuals. California residents with incomes above those thresholds will not receive a stimulus payment.
The income is based on your California adjusted gross income, which can be found on line 17 of the 2020 Form 540 or line 16 of the 2020 Form 540 2EZ.
An online tool can help estimate your payment amount.
When will the checks go out?
Payments will be issued between this month and January.
Direct deposits will be sent to residents who e-filed their 2020 state returns and received a refund from the state by direct deposit. About 90% of the direct deposits are expected to be issued in October, starting Friday.
Other payments will be issued on debit cards sent in the mail starting later this month.
A total of 18 million payments will be sent. The checks are expected to benefit up to 23 million Californians.
To find out when you may receive your money, check the online payment schedule.
Will the payments cause inflation?
California is not the only state to deploy one-time rebates amid budget surpluses. Florida, for example, is sending $450 to certain families with kids.
A big question prompted by the checks sent by California and other states is whether they will exacerbate inflation.
While California "on net will come out ahead," it may be impacted as other states export inflation with their refunds, Harvard University economics professor Jason Furman recently tweeted.
"Californians are going to come out behind from any 'inflation relief payments' made by Florida and other states," he wrote.
While states have been deploying one-time payments all year, there has been an uptick as Election Day approaches, noted Jared Walczak, vice president of state projects at the Tax Foundation.
"States are sitting on record surpluses and many individuals are struggling under the weight of extremely high inflation," Walczak said.
That's prompting policymakers to put the two together and want to write checks.
"Unfortunately, that's only fueling further inflation by injecting more money in an overheated economy," Walczak said.
Tax cuts would be a better alternative for long-term additional revenues, he said. If instead states are looking at one-time money, it would be better spent on one-time needs, such as pension or rainy day funds, he said. | https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/business/money-report/as-california-stimulus-checks-of-up-to-1050-start-to-go-out-heres-what-you-need-to-know/3898325/ | 2022-10-08 11:22:04 | 0 | https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/business/money-report/as-california-stimulus-checks-of-up-to-1050-start-to-go-out-heres-what-you-need-to-know/3898325/ |
NOT FOR RELEASE, PUBLICATION OR DISTRIBUTION, DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY, IN OR INTO ANY JURISDICTION INTO WHICH SUCH DISTRIBUTION WOULD BE UNLAWFUL. THIS NOTICE IS FOR INFORMATION ONLY AND IS NOT AN OFFER TO PURCHASE OR SELL SECURITIES. THE CASH OFFERS DISCUSSED BELOW ARE BEING MADE SOLELY PURSUANT TO THE OFFER TO PURCHASE.
LONDON, Aug. 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- On 2 August 2022, HSBC Holdings plc (the 'Company,' 'we' or 'us') launched three separate offers to purchase for cash up to a total of U.S.$70,000,000 aggregate principal amount (the 'Maximum Amount') of outstanding notes listed in the table below. We refer to the outstanding notes listed in the table below collectively as the 'Notes' and separately as a 'series' of Notes. We refer to each offer to purchase a series of Notes as a 'Cash Offer', and collectively as the 'Cash Offers.'
The Cash Offers are made upon the terms and are subject to the conditions set forth in the Offer to Purchase dated 2 August 2022 relating to the Notes (the 'Offer to Purchase') and the related certification instruction letter (together with the Offer to Purchase, the 'Offer Documents'). The Offer Documents are available at the following link: https://www.gbsc-usa.com/hsbc/.
The following are ineligible to participate in these Cash Offers (each, an 'Ineligible Holder'):
- A 'qualified institutional buyer' within the meaning of Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the 'Securities Act').
- A holder of an aggregate principal amount of $200,000 or more in the relevant series of the Notes.
All other holders of Notes are eligible to participate in the Cash Offers (such other holders, the 'Cash Offer Qualified Holders'). Holders participating in the Cash Offers are required to certify that they are Cash Offer Qualified Holders.
The Company today announces that on the terms and subject to the conditions in the Offer to Purchase, set forth in the table below is the 'Consideration' for each series of Notes, as calculated at 11:00 am (New York City time) on the date hereof (the 'Price Determination Date') in accordance with the Offer to Purchase. References to '$' are to U.S. dollars.
In addition to the Consideration, holders whose Notes of a given series are accepted for purchase will also be paid a cash amount equal to accrued and unpaid interest on such Notes from, and including, the last interest payment date for such Notes to, but not including, the Settlement Date, rounded to the nearest cent (such amount in respect of a series of Notes, 'Accrued Interest'). Accrued Interest will be payable on the Settlement Date. For the avoidance of doubt, interest will cease to accrue on the Settlement Date for all Notes accepted in the Cash Offers. Under no circumstances will any interest be payable to holders because of any delay on the part of Global Bondholder Services Corporation, as depositary, The Depository Trust Company ('DTC') or any other party in the transmission of funds to holders.
Each Cash Offer will expire at 11:59 pm (New York City time) today, unless extended or earlier terminated by the Company in its sole discretion (such date and time with respect to a Cash Offer, as the same may be extended, the 'Expiration Time'). Notes tendered for purchase may be validly withdrawn at any time at or prior to 11:59 pm (New York City time) today (such date and time with respect to a Cash Offer, as the same may be extended, the 'Withdrawal Date'), but not thereafter, unless the relevant Cash Offer is extended or earlier terminated by the Company in its sole discretion. The settlement date is expected to be the third business day after the Expiration Time, or 1 September 2022, unless extended or earlier terminated in respect of a Cash Offer by the Company in its sole discretion (such date with respect to a Cash Offer, as the same may be extended, the 'Settlement Date').
Upon the terms and subject to the conditions set forth in the Offer Documents, holders who validly tender Notes at or prior to the Expiration Time and whose Notes (i) have not been validly withdrawn at or prior to the Withdrawal Date and (ii) are accepted for purchase by us, will receive the Consideration specified in the table above for each $1,000 principal amount of such Notes, which will be payable in cash on the Settlement Date as described above.
If the Company terminates a Cash Offer, all Notes tendered pursuant to such Cash Offer will be returned promptly to the tendering holders thereof.
The Company reserves the right to (i) delay accepting any Notes, extend any Cash Offer, or, upon failure of a condition to be satisfied or waived prior to the Expiration Time for a Cash Offer, terminate such Cash Offer and not accept any Notes; and (ii) amend, modify or waive the terms of the Cash Offers in any respect, including waiver of any conditions to consummation of the Cash Offers, at any time or from time to time, in its sole discretion, subject to applicable law. If any of the conditions is not satisfied at the Expiration Time with respect to a Cash Offer, the Company may, in its sole discretion and without giving any notice, subject to applicable law, (a) terminate such Cash Offer, (b) extend such Cash Offer, on the same or amended terms, and thereby delay acceptance of any validly tendered Notes, or (c) continue to accept tenders.
Each Cash Offer is independent of the other Cash Offers, and we may terminate, modify or waive the conditions of any Cash Offer without terminating, modifying or waiving the conditions of any other Cash Offer.
Holders of Notes are advised to check with any bank, securities broker or other intermediary through which they hold Notes as to when such intermediary would need to receive instructions from a beneficial owner in order for that beneficial owner to be able to participate in, or withdraw their instruction to participate in, a Cash Offer before the deadline specified herein and in the Offer to Purchase. The deadlines set by any such intermediary and DTC for the submission and withdrawal of tender instructions will be earlier than the relevant deadline specified herein and in the Offer to Purchase.
Holders of Notes are advised to read carefully the Offer to Purchase for full details of and information on the procedures for participating in the Cash Offers.
Holders should consult their own tax, accounting, financial and legal advisers regarding the suitability to themselves of the tax, accounting, financial or legal consequences of participating in the Cash Offers.
HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. is serving as Dealer Manager in connection with the Cash Offers. For additional information regarding the terms of the Cash Offers, please contact: HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. at +1 (888) HSBC-4LM (toll-free) or +1 (212) 525-5552 (collect), Europe: +44 (0)20 7992 6237. Requests for the Offer to Purchase may be directed to Global Bondholder Services Corporation, which is acting as the Depositary and Information Agent for the Cash Offers, at (212) 430-3774 or (855) 654-2014 (toll-free) or contact@gbsc-usa.com.
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This announcement is for informational purposes only and does not constitute an offer to purchase or sell, or a solicitation of an offer to purchase or sell, any security. No offer, solicitation or sale will be made in any jurisdiction in which such an offer, solicitation, or sale would be unlawful. The Cash Offers are only being made pursuant to the Offer to Purchase. Holders of the Notes are urged to carefully read the Offer to Purchase before making any decision with respect to the Cash Offers.
United Kingdom. This announcement and any other documents or materials relating to the Cash Offers are not being made and such documents and/or materials have not been approved by an authorised person for the purposes of section 21 of the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000. Accordingly, this announcement and such documents and/or materials are not being distributed to, and must not be passed on to, persons in the United Kingdom other than (i) to those persons who are within Article 43 of the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (Financial Promotion) Order 2005 (the 'Financial Promotion Order'), including existing members or creditors of the Company, or (ii) to any other persons to whom it may otherwise lawfully be made (all such persons together being referred to as 'Relevant Persons') and the transactions contemplated by the Offer to Purchase will be available only to, and engaged in only with, Relevant Persons. Any person who is not a Relevant Person should not act on or rely on this announcement or any of its contents.
Belgium. Neither this announcement nor any other documents or materials relating to the Cash Offers have been submitted to or will be notified to, and neither this announcement nor any other documents or materials relating to the Cash Offers have been or will be approved by, the Belgian Financial Services and Markets Authority ('Autoriteit voor Financiële Diensten en Markten/Autorité des Services et Marchés Financiers'). The Cash Offers may therefore not be made in Belgium by way of a public takeover bid (openbaar overnamebod/offre publique d'acquisition) as defined in Article 3 of the Belgian Law of 1 April 2007 on public takeover bids, as amended (the 'Belgian Takeover Law'), save in those circumstances where a private placement exemption is available.
The Cash Offers are conducted exclusively under applicable private placement exemptions. The Cash Offers may therefore not be advertised and the Cash Offers will not be extended, and neither this announcement nor any other documents or materials relating to the Cash Offers (including any memorandum, information circular, brochure or any similar documents) have been or shall be distributed or made available, directly or indirectly, to any person in Belgium other than (i) to 'qualified investors' within the meaning of Article 2(e) of Regulation (EU) 2017/1129, as amended and (ii) in any circumstances set out in Article 6, §4 of the Belgian Takeover Law. The Offer to Purchase will be issued only for the personal use of the above-mentioned qualified investors and exclusively for the purpose of the Cash Offers. Accordingly, the information contained in the Offer to Purchase may not be used for any other purpose or disclosed to any other person in Belgium.
Italy. None of the Cash Offers, this announcement or any other document or materials relating to the Cash Offers have been or will be submitted to the clearance procedures of the Commissione Nazionale per le Società e la Borsa ('CONSOB') pursuant to Italian laws and regulations. The Cash Offers are being carried out in the Republic of Italy as exempted offers pursuant to article 101-bis, paragraph 3-bis of the Legislative Decree No. 58 of 24 February 1998, as amended (the 'Financial Services Act') and article 35-bis, paragraph 4 of CONSOB Regulation No. 11971 of 14 May 1999, as amended. Holders or beneficial owners of the Notes that are located in Italy can tender the Notes for purchase in the Cash Offers through authorised persons (such as investment firms, banks or financial intermediaries permitted to conduct such activities in the Republic of Italy in accordance with the Financial Services Act, CONSOB Regulation No. 20307 of 15 February 2018, as amended from time to time, and Legislative Decree No. 385 of 1 September 1993, as amended) and in compliance with applicable laws and regulations or with requirements imposed by CONSOB or any other Italian authority.
Each intermediary must comply with the applicable laws and regulations concerning information duties vis-à-vis its clients in connection with the Cash Offers.
Hong Kong. This announcement and any other documents or materials relating to the Cash Offers and/or the Notes is not being made in Hong Kong, by means of any document, other than (i) in circumstances which do not constitute an offer to the public within the meaning of the Companies (Winding Up and Miscellaneous Provisions) Ordinance (Cap. 32, Laws of Hong Kong) (the 'CWUMPO'), or (ii) to 'professional investors' as defined in the Securities and Futures Ordinance (Cap. 571, Laws of Hong Kong) (the 'SFO') and any rules made thereunder, or (iii) in other circumstances which do not result in the document being a 'prospectus' as defined in the CWUMPO.
No invitation, advertisement or document relating to the Cash Offers and/or the Notes has been or will be issued, or has been or will be in the possession of any person for the purpose of issue (in each case whether in Hong Kong or elsewhere), which is directed at, or the contents of which are likely to be accessed or read by, the public in Hong Kong (except if permitted to do so under the securities laws of Hong Kong) other than with respect to the Cash Offers and/or the Notes which are or are intended to be disposed of only to persons outside Hong Kong or only to 'professional investors' as defined in the SFO and any rules made thereunder.
Canada
Any offer or solicitation in Canada must be made through a dealer that is appropriately registered under the laws of the applicable province or territory of Canada, or pursuant to an exemption from that requirement. Where the Dealer Manager or any affiliate thereof is a registered dealer or able to rely on an exemption from the requirement to be registered in such jurisdiction, the Cash Offers shall be deemed to be made by such Dealer Manager, or such affiliate, on behalf of the relevant company in that jurisdiction.
France. This announcement and any other offering material relating to the Cash Offers may not be distributed in the Republic of France except to qualified investors as defined in Article 2(e) of Regulation (EU) 2017/1129, as amended. Neither this announcement, nor any other such offering material has been or will be submitted for clearance to, nor approved by, the Autorité des Marchés Financiers.
Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
In this announcement the Company has made forward-looking statements. All statements other than statements of historical fact are, or may be deemed to be, forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements may be identified by the use of terms such as 'believes', 'expects', 'estimate', 'may', 'intends', 'plan', 'will', 'should', 'potential', 'reasonably possible' or 'anticipates' or the negative thereof or similar expressions, or by discussions of strategy. We have based the forward-looking statements on current expectations and projections about future events. These forward-looking statements are subject to risks, uncertainties and assumptions about us, as described under 'Risk Factors' in the Offer to Purchase. We undertake no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. In light of these risks, uncertainties and assumptions, the forward-looking events discussed herein might not occur. You are cautioned not to place undue reliance on any forward-looking statements, which speak only as of their dates.
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STANFORD, Calif. (AP) —
Ben Gulbranson threw a 56-yard touchdown pass to Tre'Shaun Harrison with 13 seconds remaining and Oregon State overcame a 14-point deficit in the fourth quarter to beat Stanford 28-27 on Saturday night.
“We keep fighting until the last second,” Gulbranson said. “With this team, anything is possible.”
The Cardinal (1-4, 0-4 Pac-12) appeared to be in control of the game when they took a 24-10 lead into the fourth quarter with Oregon State (4-2, 1-2) using a backup quarterback. Instead, they collapsed down the stretch and lost their 11th straight game against an FBS opponent.
“I’m not going to be all sunshine about us playing our best game because we have to finish,” coach David Shaw said. “We had a chance to put the game away and didn’t do it.”
Gulbranson threw a 21-yard TD pass on fourth down to Silas Bolden on the second play of the fourth quarter to start the comeback.
“That was definitely a spark plug for us,” Gulbranson said. “We rode that energy and finished pretty strong.”
Damien Martinez added a 43-yard touchdown run to make it 24-22 but the Beavers missed both 2-point tries to keep Stanford in the lead.
The Cardinal nearly out the clock before settling for a 46-yard field goal with 58 seconds left.
But Gulbranson needed only three plays to go 76 yards for the win. After two short completions, he took a shot down the sideline for Harrison, who leaped over Ethan Bonner for the catch. Patrick Fields appeared in position to make the tackle but Harrison got by him for the score.
“I was thinking touchdown,” Harrison said. “Got to score. Got to make a play for the team. That’s all I was thinking. When I saw nobody in front of me, straight green grass. Was thinking touchdown all the way.”
Gulbranson finished 20 for 28 for 250 yards and two TDs in his first collegiate start in place of the injured Chance Nolan.
He also authored the third comeback from 14 points down to start the fourth quarter in school history. The only other times it happened, according to the Elias Sports Bureau, came in 1981 against Fresno State and 2018 against Colorado.
Tanner McKee threw two long touchdown passes to Brycen Tremayne but it wasn't enough for the Cardinal, who haven't beaten an FBS team since topping Oregon on October 2, 2021. Stanford set a school record with its 10th straight conference loss.
RARE LEAD
When the Cardinal drove 78 yards on their opening possession for a 1-yard TD by Casey Filkins, it left them in an unusual spot.
It marked the first time since October 30, 2021, against Washington that Stanford led a game at any point against an FBS opponent. The Cardinal had gone seven full games and 431 minutes, 44 seconds of game action between leads.
THE TAKEAWAY
Oregon State: After losing back-to-back games against ranked opponents USC and Utah, the Beavers were able to get back on track against an easier opponent. With Nolan (neck) and star tight end Musgrave (knee) sidelined, Oregon State struggled to get going offensively until the fourth quarter but did enough for the win.
Stanford: The Cardinal had been outscored 20.4 points per game during the 10-game skid against FBS teams coming into the game as they were rarely competitive. This loss might have been even more painful as they seemed to have the game under control until the end.
UP NEXT
Oregon State: Hosts Washington State on Saturday.
Stanford: Visits Notre Dame on Saturday.
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NEW YORK, June 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Weiss Law is investigating possible breaches of fiduciary duty and other violations of law by the board of directors of Silicon Motion Technology Corporation ("Silicon Motion" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: SIMO), in connection with the proposed acquisition of the Company by MaxLinear, Inc. ("MaxLinear ") (NASDAQ: MXL). Under the terms of the merger agreement, the transaction consideration will consist of $93.54 in cash and 0.388 shares of MaxLinear stock for each Silicon Motion ADS (American Depositary Share), and $23.385 in cash and 0.097 shares of MaxLinear common stock for each Silicon Motion ordinary share not represented by an ADS. Upon closing of the transaction, MaxLinear shareholders will own approximately 86% of the combined company while Silicon Motion shareholders will only own approximately 14% of the combined company. The transaction is valued at approximately $8 billion.
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Weiss Law is investigating whether (i) Silicon Motion's board of directors acted in the best interests of Company shareholders in agreeing to the proposed transaction, (ii) the per-share merger consideration adequately compensates Silicon Motion's shareholders, and (iii) all information regarding the sales process and valuation of the transaction will be fully and fairly disclosed.
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NEW YORK – Willis Reed, who dramatically emerged from the locker room minutes before Game 7 of the 1970 NBA Finals to spark the New York Knicks to their first championship and create one of sports’ most enduring examples of playing through pain, died Tuesday. He was 80.
Reed's death was announced by the National Basketball Retired Players Association, which confirmed it through his family. The cause was not released, but Reed had been in poor health recently and was unable to travel to New York when the Knicks honored the 50th anniversary of their 1973 NBA championship team during their game against New Orleans on Feb. 25.
The Knicks tweeted a photograph picturing Reed from behind walking onto the floor as his teammates were warming up for the 1970 finale, one of the most memorable moments in NBA and Madison Square Garden history.
“As we mourn, we will always strive to uphold the standards he left behind — the unmatched leadership, sacrifice and work ethic that personified him as a champion among champions,” the team said. “His is a legacy that will live forever.”
Nicknamed “The Captain,” Reed was the undersized center and emotional leader on the Knicks’ two NBA championship teams, with a soft shooting touch from the outside and a toughness to tussle with the era’s superstar big men on the inside.
His accomplishments — seven All-Star selections, two NBA Finals MVP awards among them — would have warranted Hall of Fame induction by themselves. During the 1969-70 season, he became the first player to sweep the MVP awards for the regular season, All-Star Game and NBA Finals.
But his spot in history was secured simply by walking onto the floor on the final night of that season.
Reed had injured a thigh muscle in Game 5 of the series between the Knicks and Los Angeles Lakers, tumbling to the court in pain. He sat out Game 6 as counterpart Wilt Chamberlain had 45 points and 27 rebounds in a Lakers romp that forced a deciding game at Madison Square Garden.
Reed’s status was unknown even to his Knicks teammates as he continued getting treatment until shortly before Game 7. Both teams were warming up when Reed came out of the tunnel, fans rising and roaring when they saw him emerge from the tunnel leading to the locker room.
“And here comes Willis and the crowd is going wild,” radio announcer Marv Albert said.
The Lakers stopped to watch Reed, who then made two quick jump shots in the early minutes of the game, running back down the court after both with a noticeable limp. He wouldn’t score again but the Knicks didn’t need it, with their captain’s return and Walt Frazier’s 36 points and 19 assists energizing them to a 113-99 romp and their first NBA title.
Frazier’s performance was one of the finest ever in a deciding game, but it was forever a footnote to Reed’s return. In 2006, to coincide with the NBA’s 60th anniversary, it finished third in voting of the league’s 60 greatest playoff moments, behind Michael Jordan’s championship-winning jumper for his sixth title in 1998 and Magic Johnson ending his rookie season by filling in for Kareem Abdul-Jabbar at center in Game 6 of the 1980 finals to lead the Lakers to a championship.
Long afterward, a player’s return from injury has sometimes compared to Reed, such as when Boston’s Paul Pierce was carried off the floor with a knee injury in Game 1 of the 2008 NBA Finals against Los Angeles before quickly returning. But Phil Jackson, a teammate of Reed’s and then Lakers coach, dismissed that because of how serious Reed’s injury was.
“If I’m not mistaken, I think Willis Reed missed a whole half and three-quarters almost of a game and literally had to have a shot — a horse shot, three or four of them — in his thigh to come back out and play,” Jackson said.
Reed wouldn’t be able to recover so quickly from injuries in the coming years. He was limited to just 11 games in 1971-72 but came back strong the next season to spark the Knicks to a second title in what was his last full season.
Though his return always made the ‘70 title the more celebrated one, it was the ’72-73 squad, having been fortified by Hall of Famers Earl Monroe and Jerry Lucas, that stood out to Reed.
“That, to me, in my mind was the best team,” he said during its 40th anniversary celebration.
Reed would play only 19 games in 1973-74 before retiring because of a knee injury after just 10 seasons.
That was long enough to collect more than 12,000 points and 8,400 rebounds, both of which still rank in the top three on the Knicks’ career lists.
Willis Reed was born June 25, 1942, in Hico, Louisiana. He stayed in his home state for his college career, leading Grambling State to the 1961 NAIA championship and a third-place finish in 1963. The school retired his number and named its court after Reed in 2022.
A second-round pick in 1964, he quickly proved that standing only 6-foot-9 wouldn’t keep him from becoming one of the league’s top centers. He was voted Rookie of the Year and earned the first of his seven straight All-Star selections.
Reed was the anchor as the Knicks became one of the best teams in the NBA, with Hall of Famers such as Frazier, Bill Bradley and Dave DeBusschere.
Reed provided them with 18.7 points and 12.9 rebounds for his career, along with plenty of toughness. An ESPN documentary in 2014 on those Knicks showed footage of a 1966 fight in a game against the Lakers in which Reed appeared to throw punches at multiple opponents, with Jackson noting that it appeared Reed “decimated this team.”
His No. 19 was the first number retired by the Knicks and he was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Hall of Fame in 1982.
Reed went on to coach the Knicks to a playoff berth in 1977-78 but coached them only 14 more games the following season. He also was a head coach at Creighton and the New Jersey Nets, but his greatest success after his playing career came in the front office.
He was their senior vice president of basketball operations when they drafted Derrick Coleman and Kenny Anderson, who became All-Stars and led the Nets to the playoffs.
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WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) – Beginning Wednesday, the nation can begin voting on the fattest bear of the year!
Fat Bear Week begins on Oct. 5 and runs through Oct. 11. Anyone can vote between 11 a.m. and 8 p.m. CT.
Presenting your Titans of Tub and hulking, hefty heroes! These bears will soon duke it out to see which tanking tummy reigns supreme. Check out their bios and pics by fat https://nps.gov/katm/learn/fat-bear-week-2022.htm…. Tell us who you think should win (extra points for being punny)! #FatBearWeek
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This event takes place at Katmai National Park and Preserve in Alaska, where some of the world’s largest bears live. Adult male bears weigh, on average, 700-900 pounds in mid-summer. By late summer and early fall, the biggest males can weigh over 1,200 pounds.
Brown bears are generally omnivores. They gather to fish for salmon between late June and late October to gain enough fat to survive winter hibernation.
This is a single-elimination tournament. For each match-up, participants will vote online for the bear they believe “best exemplifies fatness.” The bear with the most votes will advance onto the next round. Only one bear can be crowned champion.
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- To download your own bear bracket, click here.
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Level of Microbusiness Activity Remains the Same As in Fourth Quarter 2021
LOS ANGELES, June 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- In the first quarter 2022 update of the GoDaddy/UCLA Anderson Forecast Microbusiness Activity Index (MAI), UCLA Anderson Forecast economist William Yu reports that overall MAI activity remains at a similar level as indicated in the fourth quarter of 2021. The Q2 report will be available in August and will likely show interesting new trends with the economy shifting.
In July 2021, the UCLA Anderson Forecast, in partnership with GoDaddy Inc., published the first MAI, a data-driven analysis regarding the formation, growth and dynamics of online microbusinesses using data provided by GoDaddy. The analysis found evidence that microbusiness formation and growth may boost local economic activity. For example, each additional 1-unit increase in the MAI leads to a 0.1 percentage point decline in the unemployment rate.
Each quarter, the Forecast publishes an updated report and index. The current report represents the 2022 Q1 update and contains data through March 2022 for the nation, individual states, metros and counties across the U.S.
The MAI is associated with economic outcomes. Previous reports documented evidence of correlations between the macroeconomy and microbusiness. A recent internal customer survey conducted by GoDaddy documents direct evidence of these correlations. For instance, 21% of microbusiness owners said that they were not employed when they started the microbusiness. That means microbusiness formation and growth lowered unemployment rates. Also, 28% said that they hired 2 to 4 employees, contributing to payroll and employment growth, and 66% provided main or supplemental income up to several thousand dollars per month, generating additional income in the economy.
The MAI is composed of three sub-indices:
Infrastructure encompasses human capital and digital infrastructure, including broadband and computer access. These are long-term factors that do not change much from one quarter to the next. The annual American Community Survey benchmarks the infrastructure index. The latest revision was from 100 in 2020 to 102.7 in 2021, reflecting improvements in education attainments and access to broadband/computer.
Participation includes the density and growth rate of online microbusinesses and online microbusiness owners. The participation index slightly increased from 100.4 in December 2021, to 100.7 in January and February 2022, and returned to 100.5 in March. The higher level of participation in the beginning of the year might reflect seasonality at the start of the calendar year, but as yet there is not enough experience with the index to verify it. In addition, the report finds that the participation index has the most explanatory power of local economic activities. The aforementioned decline of unemployment rates in response to increases of MAI is mostly driven by an increase of the participation index. The preliminary results also suggest that each additional 1-unit increase in the participation index leads to an increase of 1,200 people employed locally on average.
Engagement includes a variety of measures of online and website engagement. The engagement index fluctuated from 105.2 in December 2021 to 107.2 in January 2022, 103.8 in February and 105.2 in March. This could be driven by both general economic activity and by seasonal patterns. Over time, with more time series data, forecasters will be more certain about the role of seasonality in the index fluctuations. The microbusiness engagement index for 2022 Q1 is higher than prior periods.
The highlights of the GoDaddy/UCLA Anderson Forecast Microbusiness Activity Index (MAI) update for the first quarter 2022 are:
- The overall microbusiness activity in 2022 Q1 remains at a similar level as in 2021 Q4.
- Forecast economists find that each additional 1-unit increase in the MAI leads to a 0.1 percentage point decline in the unemployment rate among counties in the U.S.
- The participation index has the most power to explain local economic activities
Read the full GoDaddy/UCLA Anderson Forecast Microbusiness Activity Index (MAI) update for the first quarter 2022.
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Authorities in California say two bodies were found inside a burned vehicle in the path of a raging wildfire over the weekend.
In a statement, the Siskiyou County Sheriff’s Office said that the vehicle was found Sunday just before 10 a.m. in a driveway west of Klamath River.
The department has not released the names of the deceased.
The McKinney wildfire first began on Friday and has since exploded in size.
According to an update Monday by the U.S. Forest Service, the fire had burned more than 55,000 acres in the Klamath National Forest, and none of it is contained.
Officials are calling this the state's largest wildfire on 2022.
According to officials, the McKinney fire has exploded in size since it started Friday, with unpredictable winds and high temperatures not helping fire crews battle the flames.
The U.S. Forest Service said that although the cause is still under investigation, they are clear the fire was not caused by lightning.
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AUSTIN, Texas (AP) _ The winning numbers in Saturday evening's drawing of the Texas Lottery's "Lotto" game were:
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AUSTIN, Texas (AP) _ The winning numbers in Saturday evening's drawing of the Texas Lottery's "Lotto" game were:
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