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EL PASO, Texas (AP)Tae Hardy scored 15 points as UTEP beat Louisiana Tech 60-55 on Saturday night.
Hardy also added three steals for the Miners (7-3). Carlos Lemus scored eight points while shooting 2 of 3 from the field and 3 for 5 from the line. Mario McKinney Jr. went 3 of 5 from the field to finish with seven points.
Cobe Williams finished with 18 points and five steals for the Bulldogs (6-5). Isaiah Crawford added 12 points, nine rebounds and four steals for Louisiana Tech. Keaston Willis also recorded 11 points.
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PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — Maine lobster fishermen have hired a former high-ranking U.S. Department of Justice official to represent them in their case against new laws intended to protect whales.
The Maine Lobstermen's Association is appealing its case against the new rules to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit. The group said Tuesday it has hired Paul Clement, who served as U.S. solicitor general from 2004 to 2008, to represent it in the case.
The solicitor general supervises all Supreme Court litigation for the U.S., and Clement has argued dozens of cases in front of the high court. That's where the lobstermen's case could ultimately be headed, he said Tuesday.
The new fishing restrictions have pushed the industry to the brink of collapse, Clement said.
“You have administrative overreach. The implications are easy to understand,” he said. “It directly threatens really one of the most iconic American industries. Everyone who has ever enjoyed a lobster can appreciate this."
The lobster fishermen sued the National Marine Fisheries Service, and in September a judge denied their request to stop the regulators from placing the new restrictions on fishing. The restrictions are designed to protect the North Atlantic right whale, which numbers less than 340 and is vulnerable to entanglement in fishing gear.
The fisheries service has declined to comment on the lawsuit. The Maine Lobstermen's Association also filed court papers on Tuesday asking for its appeal to be expedited because of the jeopardy posed to the fishery by the new restrictions on where and how they can fish.
Environmental groups have long pushed for stronger protections for the right whales, which were devastated generations ago during the commercial whaling era. The groups have made their own case in court that the federal government should be doing more to protect the whales.
The American lobster fishery is based mostly in Maine, though lobsters also come to the docks elsewhere in New England and in New York and New Jersey. U.S. lobsters were worth a record figure of more than $900 million at the docks last year. | https://www.mrt.com/news/article/Fishermen-hire-Bush-era-official-in-challenge-to-17501614.php | 2022-10-11 17:18:26 | 1 | https://www.mrt.com/news/article/Fishermen-hire-Bush-era-official-in-challenge-to-17501614.php |
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KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — The West moved to pour billions more in aid into Ukraine on Friday, as Russia shifted forces freed up by the imminent fall of the pulverized port city of Mariupol and fighting raged in the country’s industrial heartland in the east.
Ukraine said its troops repelled a Russian attack in the grinding, back-and-forth battle for the Donbas, the mostly Russian-speaking expanse of coal mines and factories that the Kremlin is bent on capturing.
Battered by their nearly three-month siege of the Mariupol, Russian troops need time to regroup, Britain’s Defense Ministry said in an assessment, but they may not get it.
With the battle winding down for the steel plant that represented the last bastion of Ukrainian resistance in Mariupol, Russia is continuing to pull back forces there, and their commanders are under pressure to quickly send them elsewhere in the Donbas, according to the British.
“That means that Russia will probably redistribute their forces swiftly without adequate preparation, which risks further force attrition,” the ministry said.
An undisclosed number of Ukrainian soldiers remained at the Azovstal steel plant. Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu said more than 1,900 surrendered in recent days. Also remaining at the plant were the bodies of soldiers who defended it while tying down Russian forces.
Denis Prokopenko, commander of the Azov Regiment, which had led the defense of the plant, called them “fallen heroes.”
“I hope soon relatives and the whole of Ukraine will be able to bury the fighters with honors,” he said.
Pro-Moscow separatists have fought Ukrainian forces in the Donbas for the past eight years and held a considerable swath of it before Russia’s Feb. 24 invasion. But the effort by Russian President Vladimir Putin’s troops to take more territory there has been slow-going.
In a sign of Russia’s frustration with the war, some senior commanders have been fired in recent weeks, the British Defense Ministry said.
Meanwhile, Russian forces elsewhere in Ukraine continued to blast away at targets, some of them civilian.
In the village of Velyka Kostromka, west of the Donbas, explosions in the middle of the night Thursday shook Iryna Martsyniuk’s house to its foundations. Roof timbers splintered and windows shattered, sending shards of glass into a wall near three sleeping children.
“There were flashes everywhere,” she said. “The windows smashed, there was smoke everywhere.”
She grabbed the children and ran toward the home’s entrance. “But the corridor wasn’t there anymore. Instead, we saw the starry night,” she said.
The family finally was able to climb out of the wrecked house through a back window. They ran down the road to a neighbor’s home, where they hid in the basement.
Around 20 other houses were damaged and two people were lightly injured, said Olha Shaytanova, the head of the village.
In other developments:
— Russia will cut off natural gas to Finland on Saturday, the Finnish state energy company said, just days after Finland applied to join NATO. Finland had refused Moscow’s demand that it pay for gas in rubles. The cutoff is not expected to have any major immediate effect. Natural gas accounted for just 6% of Finland’s total energy consumption in 2020, Finnish broadcaster YLE said.
— A captured Russian soldier accused of killing a civilian awaited his fate in Ukraine’s first war crimes trial. Sgt. Vadim Shishimarin, 21, could get life in prison.
— The Group of Seven major economies and global financial institutions agreed to provide more money to bolster Ukraine’s finances, bringing the total to $19.8 billion. In the U.S., President Joe Biden was expected to sign a $40 billion package of military and economic aid to Ukraine and its allies.
— Putin said his country has faced a tide of cyberattacks from the West but has managed to fend them off. He charged that “an outright aggression has been unleashed against Russia, a war has been waged in the information space.”
On Friday, a governor in the Donbas said Russian forces attacked the cities of Lysychansk and Severodonetsk. Twelve people were killed and more than 60 houses destroyed across the region, Luhansk Gov. Serhiy Haidai said in a Telegram post.
But the attack on Severodonetsk was unsuccessful, according to both Haidai and Ukraine’s military, who said Russia took losses and retreated. Their claims could not be independently verified.
“It is hell there, and that’s not an exaggeration,” Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said of the campaign. He called the bombardment of Severodonetsk “brutal and completely senseless.”
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McQuillan reported from Lviv. Associated Press journalists Yuras Karmanau in Lviv, Andrea Rosa in Kharkiv, Jamey Keaten in Geneva and other AP staffers around the world contributed.
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BRUSSELS (AP) — The Dutch government said Friday it will cut the maximum number of flights allowed each year at the country’s busiest aviation hub, Schiphol Airport, in an attempt to reduce noise and air pollution.
The decision — expected to take effect late next year — to cut the number of flights allowed from around 500,000 to 440,000 is a further blow to the airport. Schiphol has seen chaos in recent weeks amid security staff shortages, with hours-long lines of passengers waiting to board flights.
The airport last week announced it will have to reduce the number of passengers it can handle each day by around 13,500 over the busy summer period because of the staff shortages.
Schiphol, on the outskirts of Amsterdam, has been growing for years and has become a busy European hub and a significant driver of economic growth in the Netherlands, although it has seen business hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic.
But the government, which also is looking for ways to cut emissions of carbon and other pollutants such as nitrogen oxide, said that the growth must now be reined in.
“I want to offer certainty and perspective to both the aviation sector and local residents,” Infrastructure and Water Management Minister Mark Harbers said. “This decision forms the basis for a new equilibrium. Unfortunately, it contains a difficult message for the aviation sector, which is still fully recovering from the drastic consequences of the corona pandemic.”
Schiphol said in a written reaction that it supports a “well-thought-out approach” that leads to the airport’s stated goal of “connecting the Netherlands with the world as an increasingly quieter and cleaner Schiphol.”
But it said the plans announced Friday “lead to great uncertainty and much remains unclear. We see that major risks are being taken with regard to the quality of the network.”
Reacting Thursday to leaked news of the planned cuts, environmental group Greenpeace hailed the decision as a historic turning point.
“It is good that the Cabinet realizes that Schiphol has, for years, been flying beyond all boundaries when it comes to noise, nitrogen, ultrafine particles and the climate,” Greenpeace aviation expert Dewi Zloch said in a statement.
“This is an impetus for Schiphol to finally come up with a plan that takes into account the Paris Climate Agreement,” Zloch added. | https://phl17.com/news/international/ap-international/dutch-government-to-rein-in-flights-at-schiphol-airport/ | 2022-06-25 12:11:35 | 1 | https://phl17.com/news/international/ap-international/dutch-government-to-rein-in-flights-at-schiphol-airport/ |
TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey arrived in Taiwan on Tuesday for a visit focused on semiconductors, the critical chips that are used in everyday electronics and have become a battleground in the technology competition between the U.S. and China.
His visit is the latest in a recent string by U.S. politicians that have angered China, which claims the self-governing island off its coast as part of its territory and says the visits encourage Taiwan independence forces.
Ducey is on a mission to woo suppliers for the new $12 billion Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Corp. (TSMC) plant being built in his state. He is traveling with the Arizona Chamber of Commerce and Industry president and the head of the state’s economic development agency.
He will meet with Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen, business leaders and university representatives in the semiconductor industry, Taiwan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs said in a statement.
The governor’s office said he will travel to South Korea and meet with South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol and business leaders later this week.
“The goal of this trade mission is to take these relationships to the next level – to strengthen them, expand them and ensure they remain mutually beneficial.”
American states are competing to attract a multibillion-dollar wave of investment in chip factories as the U.S. government steps up spending on expanding the U.S. semiconductor industry with a recently passed law. Last week, the Indiana governor visited Taiwan for a similar purpose.
Taiwan produces more than half the global supply of high-end processor chips.
U.S. officials worry that the United States relies too heavily on Taiwan and other Asian suppliers for processor chips used in smartphones, medical devices, cars and most other electronic devices.
Those worries have been aggravated by tensions with China over technology and security. The potential for disruption was highlighted by chip shortages due to the coronavirus pandemic that sent shockwaves through the auto and electronics industries.
Beijing fired missiles into the sea near the island starting on Aug. 4 after U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi visited, disrupting shipping and air traffic, and highlighting the possibility that chip exports might be interrupted.
A law approved by Congress on July 29 promises more than $52 billion in grants and other aid to develop the U.S. semiconductor industry and a 25% tax credit for investors in chip factories in the United States.
State governments are now promising tax breaks and grants to lure chip factories they hope will become centers for high-tech industry.
Intel Corp., the only major U.S. producer, announced plans in March 2021 to build two chip factories in Arizona at a cost of $20 billion. The company has had another facility in Arizona since 1980.
In January, Intel announced plans to invest $20 billion in a chip factory in Ohio.
TSMC, headquartered in Taiwan and which makes chips for Apple Inc. and other customers, announced plans last year to invest $3.5 billion in its second U.S. manufacturing site on the northern outskirts of Phoenix, Arizona.
The company recently completed construction of the main buildings at the $12 billion north Phoenix facility and can now start moving in manufacturing equipment, with production expected to start by 2024, according to Ducey’s office. TSMC’s decision to build the facility has led other Taiwan-based suppliers to expand in Arizona, with investments totaling $1 billion already announced.
Ducey’s five-day trip to Taiwan and South Korea comes as the Republican governor prepares to leave office because of term limits in January. One of the former businessman’s major focuses in his eight years in office has been on boosting Arizona’s economy by adding to its manufacturing base. New electric vehicle companies have begun production, adding to its existing semiconductor firms.
South Korea’s LG Energy Solutions announced in April that it planned to invest $1.4 billion to build an electric vehicle battery manufacturing facility on land it purchased in the Phoenix suburb of Queen Creek. The company later said it would reassess its plans because of changing global economic conditions. Arizona development officials continue to work with LG.
U.S. semiconductor manufacturing has long been established in Arizona, and the state has more than 200 production facilities in addition to Intel and the new TSMC plant.
TSMC’s first U.S. semiconductor wafer fabrication facility is in Camas, Washington. It also operates design centers in San Jose, California, and Austin, Texas.
South Korea’s Samsung Electronics says it will break ground in 2024 for a $17 billion chip factory near Austin, Texas. The state says it is the biggest single investment to date in Texas.
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McDonald reported from Beijing, China. Associated Press Reporter Bob Christie contributed from Phoenix. | https://fox59.com/business/ap-business/ap-arizona-governor-to-focus-on-semiconductors-in-taiwan-visit/ | 2022-08-31 02:35:30 | 1 | https://fox59.com/business/ap-business/ap-arizona-governor-to-focus-on-semiconductors-in-taiwan-visit/ |
COLFAX, Iowa — (AP) — An Iowa man may be well on his way to an official world record — for pencils.
Aaron Bartholmey of Colfax has been collecting wooden advertising pencils since he was a child. Now, he claims to own more than 70,000. That's substantially more than the Guinness World Record for the largest pencil collection — 24,000, held by Emilio Arenas from Uruguay since 2020.
Bartholmey told KCCI-TV that his most treasured pencils are those from his hometown, noting that in many instances the pencils "are the only place where there is any record of that business still, and I think it's just a neat way to preserve history."
Last weekend, two counters from the American Pencil Collectors Society were at the Colfax Historical Society to count Bartholmey's pencils. Now, he's waiting to hear if the count is approved by Guinness, which estimated the review process could take up to three months.
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Retrial of Christian Bey gets underway Tuesday
A retrial is scheduled to begin Tuesday for the man accused of killing off-duty Pittsburgh Police officer Calvin Hall in 2019.
A judge declared a mistrial for Christian Bey last week after just one day of testimony.
The judge, defense, and prosecution agree that what led to the mistrial wasn't deliberate. But the jury heard something it wasn't supposed to hear.
Bey's criminal history was accidentally revealed to jurors by a prosecution witness who testified in passing that Bey had previously served time in prison.
Due to a court-imposed gag order, attorneys involved in the case are not permitted to comment to the news media. Pittsburgh's Action News 4 turned for comment to two prominent Pittsburgh-area defense attorneys who are not involved in the Bey trial.
"In the legal world, you have to be careful about certain things that you say. And in the real world, it really doesn't work like that. Like I always say, we operate in two parallel universes — the real world and the legal world. In the real world, a person can say what was allegedly said. In the legal world, you can't say those types of things because it may prejudice the jury," said attorney Blaine Jones.
"When a mistrial is requested by the defendant, the judge has to rule on it. In this case, Judge (Kevin) Sasinowski, who's a very seasoned judge decided, 'okay, we're going to give you the option. Do you want me to cure this by giving an instruction to the jury or (by) an absolute mistrial?' And a mistrial means that essentially they've got to start all over again, both sides," said attorney Phil DiLucente.
It was nearly four years ago that Bey allegedly shot and killed by Hall while he was trying to break up arguments at a block party near his cousin's home.
Investigators said that in July 2019, Bey shot Hall three times in the back while Hall was intervening in a neighborhood dispute in Homewood. Hall died of his injuries several days later.
A deputy district attorney had asked the witness how long she was acquainted with Bey as her neighbor. The witness said she'd been acquainted with him since Bey had moved onto her street after he'd gotten out of prison.
"I'm sure the question was crafted in a way that it did not intentionally elicit any type of information that would prejudice the defendant. With that said, I've had mistrials granted where a police officer has gotten on the stand and said something they shouldn't have said," said Jones.
Immediately after the witness' comment, the defense asked to speak with the judge. After a brief sidebar discussion, the judge told jurors they were getting their morning break. During that break, the defense spoke with Bey about the options available, including whether to ask the judge to give the jury instructions not to consider what they had heard.
After consulting with Bey, the defense moved for a mistrial. The prosecution didn't oppose it, and the judge agreed. A new jury will be picked for a new trial. Both prosecution and defense now have the benefit of having heard each other's opening arguments.
With the mistrial declared, the jury that heard that comment was sent home. The process of selecting a new trial began last Thursday.
The Allegheny County District Attorney's Office said it would not seek the death penalty against Bey. | https://www.wtae.com/article/christian-bey-retrial-begins/43374672 | 2023-03-21 14:52:57 | 1 | https://www.wtae.com/article/christian-bey-retrial-begins/43374672 |
ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, whose conservative party scored a landslide election victory Sunday but without the seats in Parliament to win outright, indicated he will seek a second election in a bid to consolidate victory without a coalition partner.
Mitsotakis’ New Democracy party was a full 20 percentage points ahead of its main rival, the left-wing Syriza party, nearly complete results showed. But a new electoral system of proportional representation meant his 40% vote share still was not enough to secure a majority of the 300 seats in Parliament. To form a government, he would either have to seek a coalition partner from a smaller party, or head to a second election.
The prime minister said he would “follow all constitutional procedures” but maintained his view that the current electoral system that created the need for coalition was akin to “party horse-trading.”
“Without a doubt, the political earthquake that occurred today calls on us all to speed up the process for a definitive government solution so our country can have an experienced hand at its helm as soon as possible.”
Jubilant New Democracy supporters massed outside party headquarters in Athens, cheering and waving party flags.
A second election, likely to be held in late June or early July, would be conducted under a new electoral law that gives bonus seats to the winning party, making it easier for it to form a government on its own.
Sunday’s election was Greece’s first since its economy ceased being under strict supervision by international lenders who had provided bailout funds during the country’s nearly decadelong financial crisis.
Syriza head Alexis Tsipras, 48, served as prime minister during some of the most tumultuous years of the crisis, and has struggled to regain the wide support he enjoyed when he was swept to power in 2015 on a promise of reversing bailout-imposed austerity measures.
He called Mitsotakis on Sunday night to congratulate him on his victory.
“The result is exceptionally negative for Syriza,” Tsipras said in initial statements after his party’s dramatic defeat became clear. “Fights have winners and losers.”
Tsipras said his party would gather to examine the results and how they came about. “However, the electoral cycle is not yet over,” he said. “We don’t have the luxury of time. We must immediately carry out all the changes that are needed so we can fight the next crucial and final electoral battle with the best terms possible.”
As the massive gap between the first two parties became apparent, Syriza supporters expressed dismay.
“I am very sorry about the terrible state of these people (who voted for New Democracy),” said Syriza supporter Georgi Koulouri, standing near a Syriza campaign kiosk in central Athens. “People who understand their position — the poverty and the misery that they have been put into — and still vote for them, they deserve what they get.”
Mitsotakis, a 55-year-old Harvard-educated former banking executive, won elections in 2019 on a promise of business-oriented reforms and has vowed to continue tax cuts, boost investments and bolster middle class employment.
A steady lead he had enjoyed in opinion polls in the runup to the election slid following a Feb. 28 rail disaster that killed 57 people. Authorities said an intercity passenger train was accidentally put on the same rail line as an oncoming freight train, and it later was revealed that train stations were poorly staffed and safety infrastructure broken and outdated.
The government also was battered by a surveillance scandal in which journalists and prominent Greek politicians discovered spyware on their phones. The revelations deepened mistrust among the country’s political parties.
Syriza’s campaign focused heavily on both the wiretapping scandal and the train crash.
Greece’s once-dominant Pasok party, overtaken by Syriza during Greece’s 2009-2018 financial crisis, also fared well in Sunday’s vote, garnering just over 11%. Its leader, Nikos Androulakis, 44, was at the center of the wiretapping scandal in which his phone was targeted for surveillance.
Androulakis’ poor relationship with Mitsotakis, whom he accuses of covering up the wiretapping scandal, mean a potential coalition deal with the conservatives would be difficult. His relationship with Tsipras is also poor after he accused him of trying to poach Pasok voters.
Since coming to power in 2019, Mitsotakis has delivered unexpectedly high growth, a steep drop in unemployment and a country on the brink of returning to investment grade on the global bond market for the first time since it lost market access in 2010 at the outset of the financial crisis.
Debts to the International Monetary Fund were paid off early. European governments and the IMF pumped 280 billion euros ($300 billion) into the Greek economy in emergency loans between 2010 and 2018 to prevent the eurozone member from bankruptcy. In return, they demanded punishing cost-cutting measures and reforms that saw the country’s economy shrink by a quarter.
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Theodora Tongas, Demetris Nellas and Nicholas Paphitis contributed to this report. | https://who13.com/news/ap-top-headlines/ap-conservative-party-of-greek-prime-minister-in-big-election-lead-to-seek-outright-majority/ | 2023-05-23 04:10:50 | 0 | https://who13.com/news/ap-top-headlines/ap-conservative-party-of-greek-prime-minister-in-big-election-lead-to-seek-outright-majority/ |
DETROIT (AP) — California will require all new cars, trucks and SUVs sold in the state to run on electricity or hydrogen by 2035 in an ambitious move away from gasoline-powered vehicles and the pollution they emit.
The requirements come in phases starting in 2026, and it will take 13 years for them become fully effective. But there are many challenges to meeting them.
EVs now cost substantially more than gas-powered vehicles. There are shortages of precious metals needed for their batteries. The U.S. has little battery manufacturing capacity.
But a lot can change in 13 years. Here's what we know about the problem areas and what's being done about them:
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WILL AUTOMAKERS BE ABLE TO MAKE ENOUGH ELECTRIC VEHICLES?
More than likely. During the first half of this year, electric vehicle sales accounted for about 15% of California's new vehicle market. New vehicle sales in the state normally run around 2 million per year. That's roughly a 1.5 million difference that has to be made up by 2035. But almost every day, automakers are announcing new EV models, battery factories and assembly plants. Ford, General Motors, Toyota, Hyundai-Kia, Stellantis and VinFast have announced plans for 10 U.S. battery plants.
“New plants are coming in and old plants are being converted," said Sam Fiorani, vice president of AutoForecast Solutions. “The plans are in place for a large amount of vehicles being ready for the U.S. and global markets.”
The big ifs, though, are whether there will be enough precious metals, such as lithium, to make the batteries, and whether EV prices will come down quickly enough. Laurie Holmes, senior manager of government affairs for Kia, told California officials Thursday that the industry could have difficulty meeting sales targets. She urged the state to support incentives for consumers to buy EVs and to help build out a charging system.
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CAN THE ELECTRIC GRID HANDLE THE LOAD?
The California Energy Commission expects electric vehicles to add only a small amount of power use in the next 10 years. The commission estimates that 3.7 million light-duty electric vehicles will be in use in the state in 2030, and they will account for only about 2.6% of electricity use during peak hours. David Reichmuth, a senior engineer for the Union of Concerned Scientists, said EV charging can be timed to off-peak hours, especially during the day when wind and solar power are more available. Utilities will be able to send messages to cars to start or stop charging depending on electricity demand, he said.
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WON'T ELECTRIC VEHICLES BE TOO EXPENSIVE FOR MANY PEOPLE?
That's possible, although prices are coming down, and they are expected to get lower as costs are spread out among more vehicles and new battery chemistries are developed that don't use many expensive precious metals. Currently most U.S. EVs are targeted at higher-income luxury or pickup-truck buyers and start at $40,000 or more, beyond the reach of many. But prices are starting to come down. For instance, General Motors says it will offer a small Chevrolet SUV with a starting price tag of around $30,000 that's expected to get close to 300 miles (500 kilometers) per charge. The federal government next year will offer $7,500 tax credits for EVs made in North America, bringing purchase prices down. And California is offering cash, rebates and special financing for low-income buyers. Also, EV buyers will save on fuel and maintenance costs.
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DO EVS REALLY POLLUTE LESS, GIVEN MANUFACTURING AND MINING OF METALS FOR BATTERIES?
Multiple studies, including some by the Massachussets Institute of Technology, say yes. While there is pollution from mining, EVs are so much cleaner than gas vehicles on the road that it only takes a short time for them to make up for the mining. A study released this summer by the Union of Concerned Scientists looked at lifetime emissions, including the manufacturing process.
“Altogether, the lifetime emissions for an electric car or and electric pickup are less than half that of a gasoline vehicle,” Reichmuth said. The gap between gas and electric will grow as more electricity comes from renewable sources such as wind and solar, he said.
“There’s nothing that we’re going to do when it comes to aggressively promoting electrification that will be worse for the planet than burning fossil fuels,” said Margo Oge, chair of the International Council for Clean Transportation and a former top U.S. Environmental Protection Agency official.
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WILL OTHER STATES FOLLOW CALIFORNIA?
Currently 17 other states have adopted California's greenhouse gas emissions requirements, most on the coasts. In total they account for about 40% of all U.S. new vehicle sales. The state of Washington has already started the process to follow the EV sales requirements, and others are expected to. It will take the other states longer to go through the process, and many don't have the electric vehicle demand or charging infrastructure that California does.
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Pat Robertson, a controversial televangelist and former Republican presidential hopeful, has died. Robertson founded Regent University and the Christian Broadcasting Network.
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CEDARHURST, N.Y., Sept. 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The securities litigation law firm of Kuznicki Law PLLC issues this alert to shareholders of MINISO Group Holding Limited (NYSE: MNSO), if they purchased or acquired the Company's securities pursuant and/or traceable to the Company's October 2020 initial public offering (the "IPO"). Shareholders have until October 17, 2022 to file lead plaintiff applications in the securities class action lawsuit.
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A number of states across the country are trying to figure out what last week’s surprise Supreme Court decision on voting rights will mean for their congressional districts. The court ruled against Alabama’s congressional map for diluting the power of Black voters. And experts say the decision could impact the balance of power in Congress.
Here & Now‘s Deepa Fernandes speaks with Rebecca Green, associate professor at William and Mary Law School and co-director of the election law program.
This article was originally published on WBUR.org.
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DAYTON, Ohio (AP) — An Ohio police officer has been put on administrative leave after video showed him punching a Black woman several times as she was taken into custody following a dispute at a McDonald’s over extra cheese on a Big Mac.
The incident, captured on video by a bystander, occurred shortly after 4 p.m. Monday at the restaurant in Butler Township, Ohio. It began after Latinka Hancock, 31, of Dayton, bought a Big Mac and returned to the restaurant a short time later because it did not have the extra cheese she paid for.
Hancock said a restaurant worker asked another employee to remake her burger, but that person later asked Hancock to pay more for the extra cheese. Hancock said she had already paid for it and asked for a refund, which she says she eventually received.
Hancock said she was then told police had been called and was asked to leave the restaurant. Two Butler officers — Sgt. Todd Stanley and Tim Zellers — responded there around 4:20 p.m. and approached Hancock, who spoke with them about what had occurred.
When the officer’s asked Hancock for her driver’s license, authorities say Hancock told them she didn’t have one and refused to provide her identification. The exchange soon became heated, and one of the officers decided to place Hancock under arrest.
The officers said Hancock resisted arrest, and Stanley eventually hit Hancock on the right side of the face with an “open palm strike.” Hancock was then placed in handcuffs, put into a police cruiser and charged with resisting arrest and three other minor counts. Authorities said Hancock was bleeding from her mouth and was treated by an EMT who determined the wound was superficial.
Stanley has served on the Butler force for more than 22 years, while Zellers has served for about 2 1/2 years. Butler Police Chief John Porter said Stanley has no formal reprimands in his personnel file and was placed on leave as a result of repeated correspondence from concerned residents, including “a lot of hate emails and phone calls.”
Zellers has not been placed on leave, Porter said.
Hancock and her attorney, Michael Wright, held a news conference Wednesday to discuss the incident. Hancock said that she felt like she could have lost her life over a sandwich and felt lucky that she was able to now tell her side of the story.
“I don’t want people to feel like I’m complaining for a piece of cheese,” she said.
Wright said the responding officers “were looking for a fight, rather than to deescalate.”
He called for Stanley to be fired and charged with assault. He also criticized the restaurant for calling police over the dispute.
“If they can’t manage basic customer service, opting to potentially put a person’s life in jeopardy over a mishandled Big Mac, it doesn’t seem safe for Black people to go and eat at McDonald’s anymore,” Wright said.
Wright said no decision has been made yet on whether a lawsuit will be filed, noting that his firm was waiting for additional videos inside McDonald’s and more information from police.
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6-year-old boy remains in coma days after being struck by lightning, family says
TEMPLE, Texas (KWTX/Gray News) - A 6-year-old child remains under intensive care after he was struck by lightning last week in Texas.
KWTX reports the boy’s father, Matthew Boggs, was also struck by lightning at the same time and died.
The Boggs family said their child, Grayson Boggs, has permanent brain damage and remains in a coma.
“Doctors told us that he will be a different little boy,” Angela Boggs, Grayson’s grandmother, said. “They said they don’t know if he will be able to walk, talk or even eat. They said that he might not see, and we don’t know if he can hear.”
The boy’s 11-year-old brother Elijah said Grayson is starting to move his legs and fingers from his hospital bed but it’s not yet clear whether the movements are voluntary.
“I was straightening his fingers out and he would move it back all the time,” Elijah said.
The Boggs family said someone is always with him at the hospital, with his grandmother making the two-hour drive to be by his side.
According to the family, they are putting their faith in God that Grayson will soon awake from his coma.
“I was holding his hand the other day and he squeezed my hand, almost to say I love you,” Elijah said. “That was a sign to me that he’s still there.”
The body of Grayson’s father is being transported to the family’s home state of Indiana. His funeral is set to take place this weekend.
The family has set up a GoFundMe account to help with the ongoing expenses.
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What's happening in the skies over North Texas this month? May holds some spectacular sights in the night and morning sky. Check out the list below.
FULL FLOWER MOON
The May full moon, known as the Flower Moon, will make for a delight on May 5th.
The name, Flower Moon, signifies the flowers that bloom during this month. Native Americans called it Budding Moon, Egg Laying Moon, and Planting Moon.
Also, catch out other phases of the moon this month. By the way, on May 11th at 12:05 a.m. CDT, the Moon will be at perigee, its closest to the Earth for this orbit at 225,623 miles. On May 25th at 8:39 p.m. CDT, the Moon will be at apogee, its farthest from the Earth for this orbit at 252,088 miles.
WHEN DOES THE INTERNATIONAL SPACE STATION FLY OVER NORTH TEXAS?
The International Space Station will make flybys across the North Texas sky this month. The ISS appears as a fast-moving star across the night sky.
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The International Space Station rotates around the Earth at a speed of 17,500 mph. The ISS rotates about its center of mass at a rate of about 4 degrees per minute so that it will complete a full rotation once per orbit. This allows it to keep its belly towards the Earth. One revolution around the planet takes about 90 minutes (16 per day).
Also, the International Space Station lies at an altitude of 250 miles above the Earth. By the way, that is 1.32 million feet. Most commercial airplanes fly between 33,000 to 42,000 feet.
MONTHLY METEOR SHOW: THE ETA AQUARIIDS
The Eta Aquariids will be active until May 28th, but they will peak on the night of May 4th and into the early morning hours of May 5th. The meteors will be best viewed during the pre-dawn hours, specifically.
The meteor shower occurs when the Earth passes through a dusty trail of space debris left behind by Halley's Comet. The Earth passes through dust grains from Halley’s path twice a year to create two meteor shower events – the Orionids in October and the Eta Aquariids in May.
You are more likely to see them if you have an unobstructed view with clear skies in a very dark place far from any urban light sources.
AN EVENING SHOW: VENUS, THE MOON AND MARS
Right after sunset, look in the western sky to see two planets and the Moon. Venus (the brightest - Evening Star) will be above the western horizon next to the Moon. Venus will disappear from the evening sky by late July, reappearing in the eastern sky about a month later as a morning planet. Meanwhile, Mars (the next brightest) will appear above the west-southwestern horizon.
Venus's distance from the Earth varies from 24 million miles to 162 million miles. Mars averages a distance from the Earth of 140 million miles. The closest recorded distance to Mars from Earth was recorded in August 2003 when the two were 34.8 million miles apart. According to NASA, the two will not be that close again until the year 2237.
A MORNING SHOW: JUPITER AND THE MOON
Jupiter will be visible above the eastern horizon one hour before sunrise at the end of May. A special delight will come with the gas giant as the Moon will be nearby.
Jupiter's distance from the Earth varies from 336 million miles to 600 million miles.
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PHILADELPHIA, April 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- VSBLTY Groupe Technologies Corp. (OTCQB: VSBGF) (CSE: VSBY) (Frankfurt 5VS) ("VSBLTY"), a leading software provider of AI-driven security and retail analytics technology today announced it is partnering with urban tech company NGDI, whose distinctive outdoor hubs connect cities, citizens and businesses by providing connectivity, information and advertising, as well as security, in key population dense locations such as transit centers through its unique Smart City solution platform.
All three of VSBLTY's advanced, propriety technology solutions are included in the platform. VSBLTY technology provides enhanced customer engagement and audience measurement using machine learning and computer vision. Its industry leading VisionCaptor™ and DataCaptor™ software combine motion graphics and interactive brand messaging with cutting-edge computer vision measurement and insights. VSBLTY's AI driven software Vector™ provides in nanoseconds enhanced facial detection that is crucial to strengthening today's security requirements when recognizing weapons or suspicious persons in a crowd.
VSBLTY Co-Founder & CEO Jay Hutton said, "We are especially excited to join in partnership with NGDI, who like us is a long time Intel® ecosystem partner. Together we are working to begin two deployments by the end of the year." He said the deployments are planned in two international locations in Asia and the Middle East.
Hutton also pointed out that "according to Grand View Research, the global Smart Cities market size was valued at USD 1,226.9 billion in 2022 and is expected to register a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 25.8% from 2023 to 2030."
Arthur Van De Poll, NGDI CEO, added, "VSBLTY's advanced and comprehensive technology has enhanced our unique platform that enables us to be a Smart City Hub that acts as a single rich source for information and community services needed by cities, people and commercial enterprises."
NGDI's range of hubs, strengthened with VSBLTY state-of-the-art technology, help to fund city-wide security through brand advertising on its giant screens. The safety features include cameras that enable local authorities to monitor public spaces, a microphone for two-way communications with emergency services, monitoring of air quality and UV levels, and public service announcements through speakers and on its screens.
The aesthetically distinctive hubs provide communications and mobility, in addition to security. The multifunctional and interactive platform accommodates all physical, online and mobile communications including current, visual and interactive information to citizens and visitors. 32-inch touchscreens enable users to learn more about local points of interest, entertainment and area businesses, from which on-the-spot purchases can be delivered. The hubs also provide maps, real-time transit schedules, weather reports, local news, school information and even job listings. The hubs supply smart applications for mobility such as parking and charging solutions, bicycle rental and public transport, as well as IoT sensors to enable IoT-based applications.
The all-encompassing kiosks, utilizing VSBLTY technology, provide local businesses with advanced real-time analytics using computer vision and audience measurement that includes dwell time, impressions, percent looking at screens and content interaction.
VSBLTY has granted an aggregate of 5,606,000 stock options ("Options") to certain directors, officers, consultants and employees of the Company pursuant to the Company's stock option plan, allowing them to purchase an equal number of common shares in the capital of the Company. All Options are exercisable for a period of 5 years at a price of $0.25 CAD. The exercise price for the options represents an 85% premium to the current market price. 3,825,000 of the Options vest immediately and 1,781,000 Options will vest at 33.3% after 12 months from the date of grant and at an additional 33.3% every 12 months thereafter. 2,820,000 $.30 CAD options expired in February, 2023. As these options are considered replacement the Company is also in the process of cancelling options provided to employees at prior dates.
The Company believes that equity compensation is the best way to incentivize directors, officers, employees and consultants of the Company in a manner that increases their proprietary interest in the Company, encouraging them to remain associated with the Company and furnishing them with additional incentive in their efforts on behalf of the Company, and for the Company to preserve cash needed for the development of the Company's business.
VSBLTY also announced today that Chief Financial Officer Mitch Codkind will be leaving the company to pursue other interests but will remain in an advisory capacity to allow for a seamless transition and completion of the 2022 audit. During the transition, Thomas D. Hays, III, who has been a member of the Board for more than five years, will assume that role.
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Headquartered in Philadelphia, VSBLTY (OTCQB: VSBGF) (CSE: VSBY) (Frankfurt: 5VS) (OTC: VSBGF) ("VSBLTY") is the world leader in Proactive Digital Display™, which transforms retail and public spaces as well as place-based media networks with SaaS-based audience measurement and security software that uses artificial intelligence and machine learning. Its proprietary technology effectively integrates with other digital retail solutions, including QR codes and mobile applications. The firm is also recognized for its leadership role in the growing Store as a Medium movement that enables brands to reach customers when and where buying decisions are being made while producing a new revenue stream for retailers.
About NGDI (https://www.ngdi.solutions/)
NGDI is an urban tech company that supports cities, real estate developers and communications companies by reducing fragmentation of infrastructures in cities. Its uniquely modern designed outdoor kiosks and their underlying platforms strengthens and extends the engagement between cities, local businesses and citizens by connecting the digital and physical worlds. The family of multi-functional hubs enhance the way citizens and tourists experience communities and take advantage of the services that local municipalities offer.
CONTACT: Sales Enquiries, sales@ngdi.solutions
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This news release contains forward-looking statements, including statements regarding the Company's partnership with NGDI and other statements that are not historical facts. Forward-looking statements are often identified by terms such as "will", "may", "should", "anticipate", "expects" and similar expressions. All statements other than statements of historical fact included in this release are forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. There can be no assurance that such statements will prove to be accurate and actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements.
The reader is cautioned that assumptions used in the preparation of any forward-looking information may prove to be incorrect. Events or circumstances may cause actual results to differ materially from those predicted, as a result of numerous known and unknown risks, uncertainties, and other factors, many of which are beyond the control of the Company, and which are described in the Company's public filings available under its profile at www.sedar.com. The reader is cautioned not to place undue reliance on any forward-looking information. Such information, although considered reasonable by management at the time of preparation, may prove to be incorrect and actual results may differ materially from those anticipated.
Forward-looking statements contained in this news release are expressly qualified by this cautionary statement. The forward-looking statements contained in this news release are made as of the date of this news release and the Company does not intend to update any of the included forward-looking statements except as required by Canadian securities laws.
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Best ways to wash your car
Washing your car is necessary and often neglected. That’s right, although most of us enjoy the sight and scent of a sparkling vehicle in our garages or driveways, it’s only a little higher on the chore list than doing laundry.
While hand-wash or drive-through car washes are ubiquitous in most cities, they can get pricey and not always do a satisfactory job. If you are detail-oriented and don’t mind rolling up your sleeves, washing your car yourself is practical and can even be lots of fun (it could be something for the family to do on Sundays).
As long as you have the items needed to wash, dry and detail your car, following the guide below will serve as your roadmap to getting behind the wheel of your sparkling clean car as quickly as possible.
Step-by-step guide for a seamless car wash
Have your cleaning supplies ready
Make sure you have what you need to get the job done. At least one large bucket, a sponge, clean microfiber towels and a specialized soap cleanser should be on your checklist. It’s easier to make sure you have everything by your side than have to scramble for these items after you start the wash.
Find the right place
Park your car in a driveway, the street or a parking lot or a garage where the ground can get wet. Make sure you are near a facility where you can flush the dirty water once you’re done. Avoid parking directly in the sun, as the car will heat up. It’s optimal to find a place with shade.
Damp and soap
Fill both buckets with water to about the halfway mark. Dampen one, then touch up the car’s surface by removing any debris, dirt or bird droppings. Add the soap cleanser to the water, stir it and soak the sponge or towel in the soapy water. Once soaked, soap your car quickly, starting with the roof and working your way down. If the wheels are dirty, apply the soapy water to them as well.
Rinse and dry
After applying soap on the car’s surface, rinse it off using a water hose or a sponge in your bucket with clean water. Once all the soap is removed, use old towels or microfiber towels to dry your car. Move along quickly and don’t apply too much pressure. Open the car’s doors and wipe away the water in the door sides.
Post-wash detailing
Once you have removed excess water from the car’s surface, turn your attention to the interior. Pull out the floor mats and vacuum the floors. Then, detail the wheels and windows and apply car wax, which comes in either liquid or paste. For the windows, use a dedicated window cleaner and a clean cloth.
Car washing tips
Two buckets are better than one
Since you’ll be using soapy water to wash your car, you’ll need to flush and refill it with clean water for an effective rinse. Enter the two-bucket system. As it implies, one bucket will be filled with soapy water to scrub, while the other bucket will have clean water to rinse the towel or the sponges.
Microfiber towels are a must
Drying your car with regular towels can work, but you’re also liable to scrape or scratch the paint. For this reason, it’s advisable to buy microfiber towels that will absorb moisture faster and also avoid causing damage to your car. See below for some recommended microfiber towels that will have your car look pristine.
Window cleaning alternatives
Windex is an excellent product for streak-free windows, but diluted household vinegar can be a worthy substitute. While a clean, soft cloth or wipes are suggested, they’re also practical to clean windows if you keep old newspapers.
All-in-one cleaning kits
To eliminate the need for folks like yourself to buy car wash necessities separately, companies offer the popular all-in-one option. Available at different price levels, from around $20-$100, many of these car cleaning kits come with buckets, sponges, specialty towels, soaps and just about all you need. Among the proven and popular are the Armor All or Meguiar’s kits.
What you need to wash your car
Armor All Car Tire and Wheel Shine Gel
Featuring an advanced formula, this wheel shine gel applies neatly and coats smoothly, providing long-lasting shine while protecting the wheels from cracking and other damage.
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Chemical Guys HOL121 Best Car Wash Bucket Kit
With a heavy-duty bucket, specialty wash soap and a soft wash mitt, you can choose Mr. Pink for lighter cleaning or Citrus Wash & Gloss for heavy-duty washing.
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Chemical Guys Honeydew Snow Foam Car Wash Soap and Cleanser
Refreshingly smelling snow foam produces the suds necessary to remove all dirt, dust and debris from your car, and it’s safe on all vehicle surfaces. Its concentrated cleaning power means one cap dilutes to five gallons of water.
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Chemical Guys Professional Grade Premium Microfiber Towels
Microscopic fibers absorb up to 10 times their weight in liquid and are great for quick drying and detailing after car washes. With 360,000 strands per square inch, these towels deliver a streak- and lint-free experience.
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Shine Armor Fortify Quick Coat Car Wax Polish Spray
The ceramic car wax can be applied after a car wash or in a waterless wash, producing a flawless shiny touch on your car’s paint. This car wax spray is safe for use on cars, boats, motorcycles and RVs.
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ThisWorx Portable Car Vacuum Cleaner
Getting dirt, dust and crumbs out of the car’s floors and upholstery is seamless with this portable car vacuum. It weighs 2 pounds and features a 16-foot power cord connected to the car’s 12V lighter port, enabling you to pick up unwanted elements throughout the interior, especially hard-to-reach parts.
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(The Hill) – Researchers in the U.K. found evidence linking the recent pediatric hepatitis cases detected around the world to the coinfection of two viruses that normally do not cause severe illness, while also finding no connection to COVID-19.
Earlier this year, health authorities in the U.S., western Europe and Japan noted what seemed to be an increase in pediatric hepatitis cases resulting from an unknown cause. In the U.S. alone, more than 300 cases across 42 states are being investigated, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Many of the children who presented with cases of hepatitis — an inflammation of the liver — also tested positive for adenovirus, a common pathogen that usually does not affect the liver. In the U.S., health authorities said very few of the children tested positive for COVID-19 or had a history of the virus.
Several have had to receive liver transplants due to the incurred damage, though the majority of children affected have fully recovered, with the health outcomes usually good.
Now researchers from University College London (UCL) say they have found a possible link between the hepatitis cases and the common adeno-associated virus 2 or AAV2. The virus was found in 96 percent of cases observed in the studies.
As researchers noted, AAV2 is usually “harmless” and unable to replicate without a “helper” virus, such as an adenovirus or herpesvirus. They believe that the infection resulting from both AAV2 as well as the herpesvirus HHV6 offers the best explanation for what caused the unexplained hepatitis.
HHV6 is an extremely common pathogen, with nearly 100 percent of humans having the virus. This strain of herpes often manifests as a rash and fever in very young children and typically resolves on its own.
“While we still have some unanswered questions about exactly what led to this spike in acute hepatitis, we hope these results can reassure parents concerned about Covid-19 as neither teams have found any direct link with SARS-SoV-2 infection,” said Judith Breuer, professor at the UCL Great Ormond Street Institute of Child Health.
Sofia Morfopoulou, a physician at the Institute of Child Health, noted that while AAV2 was found in nearly all of the cases that were part of the study, it is relatively rare in the general population. | https://www.ksn.com/news/health/researchers-link-pediatric-hepatitis-cases-to-common-virus-find-no-connection-to-covid-study/ | 2022-07-27 17:19:24 | 0 | https://www.ksn.com/news/health/researchers-link-pediatric-hepatitis-cases-to-common-virus-find-no-connection-to-covid-study/ |
Here’s a look at how Colorado members of Congress voted over the previous week.
Along with roll call votes this week, the House also passed these measures by voice vote: the National Senior Investor Initiative Act (H.R. 2593), to create an interdivisional taskforce at the Securities and Exchange Commission for senior investors; a bill (H.R. 2608), to specify the periods for which financial statements are required to be provided by an emerging growth company; and a bill (H.R. 2610), to permit securities issuers to file draft registration statements with the Securities and Exchange Commission for confidential review.
House votes
OFFERINGS OF COMPANY STOCK: The House has passed the Encouraging Public Offerings Act (H.R. 2793), sponsored by Rep. Ann Wagner, R-Mo., to expand the ability of companies issuing stock to the public to use streamlined regulatory procedures. Wagner said: “This bill will make listing on exchanges more attractive, strengthening our financial markets and providing Main Street investors with more opportunities to grow their nest eggs.” The vote, on June 5, was 384 yeas to 13 nays.
YEAS: DeGette D-CO (1st), Lamborn R-CO (5th), Boebert R-CO (3rd), Crow D-CO (6th), Neguse D-CO (2nd), Buck R-CO (4th), Pettersen D-CO (7th), Caraveo D-CO (8th)
COMPANY INITIAL PUBLIC OFFERINGS OF STOCK: The House has passed the Middle Market IPO Cost Act (H.R. 2812), sponsored by Rep. James A. Himes, D-Conn., to require the Securities and Exchange Commission to report to Congress on the costs for small and mid-sized companies of initial public offerings (IPOs), and ways to potentially reduce those costs. Himes said the companies usually pay IPO underwriters a fee of 7 percent of the money raised in the IPO despite falling costs for technologies used in IPOs, and “I strongly believe that this remarkably stable 7 percent gross spread is fair subject for scrutiny.” The vote, on June 5, was 390 yeas to 10 nays.
YEAS: DeGette, Lamborn, Boebert, Crow, Neguse, Pettersen, Caraveo
NAYS: Buck
Senate votes
ENERGY OFFICIAL: The Senate has confirmed the nomination of David Crane to be the Energy Department’s Under Secretary for Infrastructure. Crane was the CEO of NRG, a large electric power generation company, for 12 years; more recently, he has been a board member of several renewable energy and steel companies. A supporter, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., said Crane “has a wealth of knowledge from the private sector as a former CEO of a leading energy company and is one of America’s leading voices in the fight for clean energy.” An opponent, Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., said “Crane’s nomination is bad news for Kentucky, for coal country, and for any American who enjoys making their own choices about which cars to drive, which products to consume, and how to earn a living.” The vote, on June 7, was 56 yeas to 43 nays.
YEAS: Bennet D-CO, Hickenlooper D-CO
SMALL BUSINESS OFFICIAL: The Senate has confirmed the nomination of Dilawar Syed to be the Small Business Administration deputy administrator. Syed was an official in various business and economy roles in the Obama administration, and is currently the CEO of Lumiata, a healthcare artificial intelligence company. A supporter, Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Ill., said Syed “has experience working directly with small business owners and has led efforts to drive economic growth at the local, state, and federal levels.” An opponent, Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, said: “Based on our experience with Mr. Syed over the past 2 1/2 years while his nomination has been under consideration, he has resisted full transparency at every turn.” The vote, on June 8, was 54 yeas to 42 nays.
YEAS: Bennet, Hickenlooper
FEDERAL CLAIMS JUDGE: The Senate has confirmed the nomination of Milly R. Silfen to be a judge on the U.S. Court of Federal Claims for a 15-year term. Silfen has been a solicitor attorney in the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office since 2013, when she left a private practice law firm. A supporter, Sen. Dick Durbin, D-Ill., cited Silfen’s “extensive experience at all levels of the federal judicial system, along with her commitment to public service.” The vote, on June 8, was 55 yeas to 39 nays.
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Carmen Electra Joins OnlyFans To Take Control of Her Image Carmen Electra is joining OnlyFans. She said she finally has the opportunity to take control of her image.
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NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. cigarette smoking dropped to another all-time low last year, with 1 in 9 adults saying they were current smokers, according to government survey data released Thursday. Meanwhile, electronic cigarette use rose, to about 1 in 17 adults.
The preliminary findings from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention are based on survey responses from more than 27,000 adults.
Cigarette smoking is a risk factor for lung cancer, heart disease and stroke, and it’s long been considered the leading cause of preventable death.
In the mid-1960s, 42% of U.S. adults were smokers. The rate has been gradually dropping for decades, due to cigarette taxes, tobacco product price hikes, smoking bans and changes in the social acceptability of lighting up in public.
Last year, the percentage of adult smokers dropped to about 11%, down from about 12.5% in 2020 and 2021. The survey findings sometimes are revised after further analysis, and CDC is expected to release final 2021 data soon.
E-cigarette use rose to nearly 6% last year, from about 4.5% the year before, according to survey data.
The rise in e-cigarette use concerns Dr. Jonathan Samet, dean of the Colorado School of Public Health. Nicotine addiction has its own health implications, including risk of high blood pressure and a narrowing of the arteries, according to the American Heart Association.
“I think that smoking will continue to ebb downwards, but whether the prevalence of nicotine addiction will drop, given the rise of electronic products, is not clear,” said Samet, who has been a contributing author to U.S. Surgeon General reports on smoking and health for almost four decades.
Smoking and vaping rates are almost reversed for teens. Only about 2% of high school students were smoking traditional cigarettes last year, but about 14% were using e-cigarettes, according to other CDC data.
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(The Hill) – Visitors to Disneyland will soon have the ability to purchase beer, wine, and specialty cocktails from several mainstay restaurants as the park continues to evolve and provide new services.
On Wednesday, Disney announced new menu changes were coming to the popular River Belle Terrace, Carnation Café, and Café Orleans, which included the fresh arrival of alcoholic beverages.
Prior to 2019, Disneyland was considered a “dry” park, with no alcohol on the premises, save for the exclusive Club 33 restaurant. Park visitors looking to unwind with an adult beverage were forced to head over to Disney California Adventure Park or Downtown Disney to satisfy those cravings.
When Star Wars Galaxy’s Edge opened in May 2019, a massive and expansive endeavor that signaled a turning of the tide for Disneyland, it included the park’s first bar: Oga’s Cantina.
The speakeasy-style bar is located within Galaxy’s Edge and is partially inspired by the famous Mos Eisley Cantina from the original “Star Wars” film.
Oga’s typically operates with a virtual queue and spots can fill up fast, even several years after it officially opened its doors.
One thing is clear: there is a growing demand for alcohol at Disneyland.
The alcohol offerings at the three restaurants are part of a broader menu revamp that will officially launch on Sept. 12.
It’s unclear what other changes are coming to the restaurants or if the park has plans to sell beer or wine at any other restaurants in the original park. | https://phl17.com/nmw/disneyland-expanding-alcohol-options-bringing-beer-wine-and-cocktails-to-new-restaurants/ | 2023-07-27 01:29:45 | 1 | https://phl17.com/nmw/disneyland-expanding-alcohol-options-bringing-beer-wine-and-cocktails-to-new-restaurants/ |
American consumers pulled back their spending last month as inflation took a toll
By Alicia Wallace, CNN
Consumer spending fell in November, with US retail sales declining by 0.6%, according to data released Thursday by the Commerce Department.
It was the sharpest monthly decline seen all year.
Economists had expected monthly sales to shrink by 0.1%, down from October’s 1.3% increase, according to consensus estimates on Refinitiv.
Retail sales, which are not adjusted for inflation, were up 6.5% in November from the year before, according to the report.
This story is developing and will be updated.
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HOUSTON (AP) — Astros catcher Martín Maldonado was forced to switch bats for Game 2 of the World Series on Saturday night after it was determined the Albert Pujols model he swung in the opener was no longer allowed in the majors.
“A rule is a rule, and I have to follow the rule,” he said. “That’s why I didn’t use it today.”
Maldonado was 0 for 3 in a 5-2 win over the Phillies that evened the Series at one game apiece.
In the opener, Maldonado went 1 for 3 with an RBI single in a 6-5 loss in 10 innings.
The bat he used in Game 1 — a Marucci AP5 — was a Pujols model. In 2010, Major League Baseball changed bat specifications for safety purposes, trimming the diameter of the barrel from the long-standing 2.75 inches to 2.61 inches.
The move to slightly slimmed-down bats was designed to reduce the risk of them breaking into multiple pieces. As part of the move, players already in the majors and using bigger bats could continue to swing them.
Maldonado made his big league debut in 2011 and therefore couldn’t use any of the bats that had been grandfathered in.
“I got it yesterday,” he said. “I use the same model, but it is modified because of my service time. It’s a rule, and I follow the rule, so I didn’t use it.”
MLB didn’t find Maldonado had any competitive advantage using the Pujols model, and it appeared the mix-up was an honest mistake. Maldonado batted .186 this season and is a career .209 hitter in 12 seasons.
Pujols finished his 22-year career this season with 703 home runs, fourth on the all-time list.
Bat maker Jack Marucci said the AP5 was “one of the original models I worked with Albert to design.”
“He was the first player to give me a bat to replicate,” Marucci texted to The Associated Press.
It wasn’t the first time Maldonado had used the bat.
“I used it back when I played with him, but he was my teammate, maybe three at-bats,” he said of when he and Pujols were teammates with the Angels in 2017 and part of the 2018 season.
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Careers on the Suncoast features a series of job experiences and opportunities in Sarasota County, Florida, as told by its residents.
Work for Sarasota County's Public Works Department
SARASOTA, Fla., Aug. 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- It's not uncommon for Sarasota natives to move back to the region and settle down. Upon seeing what other cities across the United States have to offer, the many benefits of Sarasota County continue to attract not just people from other states, but also those who originate from the area.
This is the case with Paula Wiggins. Born in Sarasota but raised between Tampa and Miami, Paula frequented Sarasota County so much to the point that she considered it a second home growing up. In 1998, upon receiving a degree in Civil Engineering from Florida State University (and before later earning an MBA from Webster University), Paula decided it was time to relocate back to Sarasota County and make it a permanent place to stay.
The summer before graduating from FSU, Paula landed an internship with the Sarasota County Government. Following the completion of her internship, she was able to join the county's Professional Engineer Development Program to support her career as an engineer.
Paula began working for the Sarasota County Government's Public Works department and has moved up the leadership ranks ever since. By 2006, after receiving her Professional Engineering license, Paula was promoted to her current role as Transportation Planning Manager leading on projects that determine the future of Sarasota County's infrastructure.
"I remember when University Parkway used to be a simple two-lane county road. Now we have a world class rowing facility," Paula tells us. "It's exciting to see where things are going. Sarasota is a slice of heaven, and it's no wonder why people want to live here."
By partnering with municipalities, regional metropolitan planning organizations, and state partners, Paula weighs in on jurisdictions for existing and future plans around the county. Given that Sarasota was ranked as number nine on U.S. News & World Report's list of Best Places to Live in the U.S., the infrastructure has to be ready to accommodate the needs of its growing, vibrant community and population.
Through her position serving Sarasota County's Public Works division, Paula plays a critical role mapping out the future of Sarasota County's infrastructure. In fact, she is one of the first to know what the community might look like years before new projects even transpire.
What's more, the sense of community is what truly keeps Paula from ever wanting to leave. While she's away from the office, you can find her with family or spending time with members of her local church.
Sarasota County Government is currently hiring across all locations, departments, and services. To view current openings, visit the job search board on their website.
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Deep East Texas VFD’s receive large donations from Georgia-Pacific
POLK COUNTY, Texas (KTRE) - VFD’s rely heavily on community support - anything from food or water donations to money to maintain equipment.
Corky Cochran has been fire chief for the Livingston VFD since 1978. Cocharan says they average about 550 calls a year and with four months remaining for this year, they are already at 540 calls. Livingston VFD has gone to surrounding areas, including Corrigan several times this week alone to help put out wildfires.
“It wears you out but we’re all volunteers and we just look at neighbors helping neighbors when we get that 9-1-1 call we know that somebody on the other end of that call is having a bad day. So whatever is going on, we try to make their day better,” said Cochran.
Livingston VFD will be receiving a contribution from Georgia-Pacific for $5,000 that will go towards purchasing fire apparatuses to give their fire trucks longevity.
Georgia-Pacific public affairs manager Yana Olgetree said the company has donated $50,000 to fire departments in Angelina and Polk counties.
“These are brave men and women who give unselfishly of their time - most of them have other jobs that pay them. They do this on the side and it’s hard work and they work really, really hard in our communities,” Olgetree said.
Camden’s plywood plant manager, George Stanley, said while working beside his employees that are part of the volunteer fire departments and hearing “a lot of stories that they participated in. Everything from fires to retrieving drowning victims in Lake Livingston… lot of heroes right here,” and knowing contributions like these will go a long way.
Georgia-Pacific contributed $10,000 to Corrigan VFD and said that will be used for purchasing and maintaining their equipment. Onalaska VFD will be receiving $1,000.
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HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, Fla. (WFLA) – A Florida mother is opening up about her decision to remove her lesbian daughter from a private Christian school with a policy that gay students are not welcome and “would be asked to leave immediately.”
“She was scared she was gonna open her mouth and expose herself, right but she’s not scared anymore,” said the mom, who asked to conceal her identity for fear of harassment.
NBC News first obtained an email from the Grace Christian School administrator in June that outlines the school’s human sexuality policies. It told parents that they had to agree with the policies before their students could start the new school year.
“From what I read it is not a new policy, but that was the first time I was made aware of that policy,” the mom said.
All of her children have attended the Grace Christian School in Valrico, but after reading the email from administrator Barry McKeen, she said she couldn’t send her youngest daughter back there for her junior year.
“I actually respect their opinion,” she said, “but my daughter’s wellbeing, right, and mental health is more important.”
According to the email, the school will only refer to students by their sex assigned at birth. It also states that any form of homosexuality or transgender identity is “sinful in the sight of God and the church.”
“Students who are found participating in these lifestyles will be asked to leave the school immediately,” McKeen wrote.
Neither the Grace Christian School office nor McKeen responded to emails from News Channel 8 asking for comment on why the school decided to reinforce its human sexuality policies for this school year.
“I have to say about that school — there are some loving teachers at that school,” the mother said. “There’s teachers that know a lot of these children are gay for sure and they still love them.”
The mom said her youngest daughter never faced discrimination, but at times she was left out. Before enrolling her daughter at a new private religious school, she said she spoke with the owner.
“I just want to know if it’s Christian based and he said, ‘Yes it is.’ And I said ‘I’m gonna tell you up front my daughter is gay and will that be a problem?’ “He [the owner] said ‘No, God loves everybody.’”
The mother said her daughter is thriving at her new school.
“I am accepting,” she said. “I love my children. I don’t care but there’s families that I know of that really have more than a hard time with their children being gay and it’s sad.” | https://who13.com/news/national-news/florida-private-christian-school-asks-lgbtq-students-to-leave/ | 2022-08-20 04:41:56 | 1 | https://who13.com/news/national-news/florida-private-christian-school-asks-lgbtq-students-to-leave/ |
By AMANDA SEITZ
Associated Press
WASHINGTON (AP) — Facebook and Instagram have begun promptly removing posts that offer abortion pills to women who may not be able to access them following a Supreme Court decision that stripped away constitutional protections for the procedure.
Such social media posts ostensibly aimed to help women living in states where preexisting laws banning abortion suddenly snapped into effect on Friday. That’s when the high court overruled Roe v. Wade, its 1973 decision that ruled access to abortion a constitutional right.
Memes and status updates explaining how women could legally obtain abortion pills in the mail exploded across social platforms. Some even offered to mail the prescriptions to women living in states that now ban the procedure.
Almost immediately, Facebook and Instagram began removing some of these posts, just as millions across the U.S. were searching for clarity around abortion access. General mentions of abortion pills, as well as posts mentioning specific versions such as mifepristone and misoprostol, suddenly spiked Friday morning across Twitter, Facebook, Reddit and TV broadcasts, according to an analysis by the media intelligence firm Zignal Labs.
By Sunday, Zignal had counted more than 250,000 such mentions.
The AP obtained a screenshot on Friday of one Instagram post from a woman who offered to purchase or forward abortion pills through the mail, minutes after the court ruled to overturn the constitutional right to an abortion.
“DM me if you want to order abortion pills, but want them sent to my address instead of yours,” the post on Instagram read.
Instagram took it down within moments. Vice Media first reported on Monday that Meta, the parent of both Facebook and Instagram, was taking down posts about abortion pills.
On Monday, an AP reporter tested how the company would respond to a similar post on Facebook, writing: “If you send me your address, I will mail you abortion pills.”
The post was removed within one minute.
The Facebook account was immediately put on a “warning” status for the post, which Facebook said violated its standards on “guns, animals and other regulated goods.”
Yet, when the AP reporter made the same exact post but swapped out the words “abortion pills” for “a gun,” the post remained untouched. A post with the same exact offer to mail “weed” was also left up and not considered a violation.
Marijuana is illegal under federal law and it is illegal to send it through the mail.
Abortion pills, however, can legally be obtained through the mail after an online consultation from prescribers who have undergone certification and training.
In an email, a Meta spokesperson pointed to company policies that prohibit the sale of certain items, including guns, alcohol, drugs and pharmaceuticals. The company did not explain the apparent discrepancies in its enforcement of that policy.
Meta spokesperson Andy Stone confirmed in a tweet Monday that the company will not allow individuals to gift or sell pharmaceuticals on its platform, but will allow content that shares information on how to access pills. Stone acknowledged some problems with enforcing that policy across its platforms, which include Facebook and Instagram.
“We’ve discovered some instances of incorrect enforcement and are correcting these,” Stone said in the tweet.
Attorney General Merrick Garland said Friday that states should not ban mifepristone, the medication used to induce an abortion.
“States may not ban mifepristone based on disagreement with the FDA’s expert judgment about its safety and efficacy,” Garland said in a Friday statement.
But some Republicans have already tried to stop their residents from obtaining abortion pills through the mail, with some states like West Virginia and Tennessee prohibiting providers from prescribing the medication through telemedicine consultation.
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Georgia school system to let some non-officers carry guns
By JEFF AMY
Associated Press
ATLANTA (AP) — Georgia’s second-largest school district has approved a policy that lets some employees who aren’t certified police officers carry guns in schools. But the proposal was changed to specifically exclude teachers from those who can be armed in the suburban Atlanta system. The Cobb County school board voted 4-2 for the plan Thursday, despite opposition from gun control activists who disrupted the meeting. The move in Cobb County responds to the May school shooting in Uvalde, Texas. Superintendent Chris Ragsdale says the district can’t hire enough police officers to provide one for each of its 114 schools. It’s unclear if the armed personnel would all be full-time security guards. | https://kion546.com/news/ap-national-news/2022/07/14/georgia-school-system-to-let-some-non-officers-carry-guns/ | 2022-07-15 03:28:42 | 1 | https://kion546.com/news/ap-national-news/2022/07/14/georgia-school-system-to-let-some-non-officers-carry-guns/ |
SEATTLE (AP) — Amid her lengthy jersey retirement speech last weekend, Sue Bird took a moment to talk about the future of the only franchise she played for in her WNBA career.
And how that franchise — the Seattle Storm — is now in the hands of Jewell Loyd.
“To see your game grow, to see you grow as a person, as a human, as a basketball player, I’m still so excited that I have a courtside seat and I get to watch it continue,” Bird said, words directed to her former teammate. “I’m so proud of you. You are really becoming such a wonderful player to watch and such a wonderful leader to watch. I see how your teammate interact with you and I’m impressed.”
For more than 20 seasons, Bird was the face of the Storm and for two separate stretches she was joined by arguably the best players in the world at that time in Lauren Jackson and Breanna Stewart.
But Seattle has now entered a different phase of the franchise after Bird retired and Stewart signed with the New York Liberty in free agency. It’s a rebuild for Seattle that is centered around Loyd, now in her ninth season.
And with it comes opportunity and responsibility that Loyd hasn’t been asked to take on in the past, especially with someone like Bird as her teammate.
“Jewell is great when she’s scoring for us and is very active defensively. And so what I’ve asked her for this year in the leadership role is to do it by example, how you show up every single day, how you work, that this new team understands what it takes to be successful in this league,” Seattle coach Noelle Quinn said. “And she’s done that at a high level. She came to camp in shape and she’s in a great space mentally, physically and I think she’s really honed in on what it takes to perform.”
So far, Loyd’s example on the court is what Quinn wanted. Loyd is leading the league averaging nearly 25 points per game, nearly 10 more than her career average. Her rebounding and assist numbers are up and she’s playing 35 minutes per game, although it hasn’t translated to much success with Seattle sitting at 2-6 after eight games.
But that’s all the easy stuff for Loyd, going out and playing with the same confidence and swagger that has made her a four-time All-Star.
It’s the leadership piece that is new for Loyd, and in some ways outside of what she is comfortable with. Whether it was Bird, Stewart or a litany of other veteran players that dotted Seattle’s roster in previous seasons, Loyd raising her voice simply hasn’t been a need.
It’s become a need, especially with a team looking ahead at a challenging season in the first stage of its evolution in the post-Bird, post-Stewart era.
“I’m definitely more vocal. Talking way more, I think,” Loyd said. “I mean, I don’t have to do anything crazy. I’ve always let my work do most of the talking and learning and demonstrating. I think now it’s using my voice here and there, but it’s not just me on this team leading.”
Loyd is quick to point out Seattle does have some other veterans like Mercedes Russell, Sami Whitcomb, Kia Nurse and Yvonne Turner that help supplement a roster featuring seven players with less than three years of experience.
Whitcomb, Nurse and Turner were purposeful offseason additions by Seattle in part because they could take some of those intangibles off Loyd’s shoulders.
“It’s not just my burden, it’s all of us helping out,” Loyd said. “It just makes it easier because it’s not all on me.”
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Federal agency enters new multi-year partnership with Avel eCare with additional telemedicine services to improve the health of tribal communities and ensure access to care in rural areas.
SIOUX FALLS, S.D., Aug. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Avel eCare today announced it has entered into a new strategic partnership with the Indian Health Services (IHS), a department within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS). This partnership enables Avel eCare to deliver telemedicine services to more than 145,000 American Indians and Alaska Natives in the rural Midwest health network for the next five years and expands the existing program to include sexual assault medical forensic exams (eSANE) and psychiatric support for emergency departments in the Great Plains Area.
"Telemedicine is one of the best ways to ensure vital access to quality healthcare in these remote, hard-to-reach tribal communities. Before this, many tribal members would either travel hundreds of miles to see a doctor or forgo care altogether. We look forward to furthering our impact on the lives of patients and providers and continuing our work addressing health disparities for this vulnerable population," said Brian Erickson, Vice President and GM of Behavioral Health and Specialty Clinic at Avel eCare.
More than half of the American Indian population live in rural areas, and statistics show American Indians have a life expectancy that is 5.5 years less than the average.
Avel eCare began its relationship with IHS in 2017 when the telemedicine provider was awarded a contract to deliver Specialty Clinic services to reservations in the Great Plains Area, which includes Nebraska, North Dakota, and South Dakota. In 2019, the partnership expanded into the Billings Area across Montana and Wyoming.
In the past five years, Avel eCare's providers have scheduled more than 50,000 appointments, transforming care delivery to American Indian patients and helping restore health equity in the process.
For more information on Avel eCare's telemedicine services, visit: www.avelecare.com/services
Avel eCare offers the largest and most comprehensive virtual health networks in the world, partnering with more than 650 health care systems, rural hospitals, outpatient clinics, long-term care facilities, schools, and correctional facilities across the country.
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Clayton Echard and Susie Evans want bygones to be bygones.
Nearly six months have passed since Clayton's messy Bachelor finale, and the pair were just starting to feel a sense of normalcy. Then, ABC began promoting The Bachelorette. "It's crazy, I'm just getting so many intense messages as the new season is ramping up," Susie told Kaitlyn Bristowe on the Off the Vine podcast July 12. "I think people are coming to see what we're up to and it feels like now, even more than when the show first aired, I'm getting a lot of heat."
After all, Susie left The Bachelor when she found out that Clayton stayed in the Fantasy Suite with both Gabby Windey and Rachel Recchia. He tried staying on to make things work with the two, but ultimately pursued Susie after realizing his true feelings.
Now, Rachel and Gabby are ready to move on and find love as co-Bachelorettes, but it seems the new contestants on The Bachelorette aren't as willing to forgive, with one contestant bringing a boys choir to sing, "Clayton sucks."
Clayton isn't too offended, because he knows this round of criticism "will pass" as the women continue their search for love. But Susie was annoyed, explaining, "My fear is, like, ‘Does this open the floodgates back up of all the hate and stuff?' So that's where I was like, ‘Oh, my gosh, really?' But Clayton, definitely was, like, going with the flow."
Of course, Clayton has the same concerns and feels that The Bachelorette producers didn't need to air every single jab. "I do think it was cyberbullying or an attack or it's going to lead to cyberbullying," he said. "So for that, I'm not the biggest fan of how that was shown, but it was and like you said, it's just the nature of the beast. I'm gonna lose sleep over this point anymore."
That being said, Clayton and Susie were grateful that Gabby and Rachel weren't encouraging of the criticism. Clayton pointed out, "They said that on this episode, 'We don't really want to be bringing his name up, this is about our journey.' So yeah, I get it. There's going to be some crossover but it won't last."
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WFO PENDLETON Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Friday, December 30, 2022
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WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY
URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pendleton OR
352 PM PST Fri Dec 30 2022
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 4 PM PST THIS
AFTERNOON...
Light snow will continue across the Cascade crest through the
night, but accumulations will be light so the advisory will be
allowed to expire.
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PARIS (AP) — Novak Djokovic refrained from any political messages at the French Open following a second-round victory that was a struggle for a set Wednesday night — hours after a government minister criticized the 22-time Grand Slam champion’s comments about clashes in Kosovo as “not appropriate.”
French Sports Minister Amelie Oudea-Castera warned Djokovic on Wednesday morning not to wade into such international issues again during the Grand Slam tournament at Roland Garros.
Speaking on TV station France 2, Oudea-Castera said French Open tournament director Amelie Mauresmo encouraged Djokovic and his entourage to maintain “neutrality” on the field of play.
When his 7-6 (2), 6-0, 6-3 win against Marton Fucsovics ended Wednesday, Djokovic wrote on the lens of a TV camera — a custom at more and more tennis tournaments — and kept it simple, with an autograph and a smiley face. It was quite different from what happened after his first-round victory Monday, when Djokovic drew attention for writing in Serbian: “Kosovo is the heart of Serbia. Stop the violence” — a reference to clashes in northern Kosovo between ethnic Serbs and NATO-led peacekeepers.
Djokovic found plenty of tennis-related reasons to be bothered during the epic opening set against Fucsovics, whose only trip to a major quarterfinal ended with a loss to the 36-year-old from Serbia.
One issue was how hard, and how well, Fucsovics was walloping the ball early on. Another was how windy it was in the event’s main stadium, rippling the players’ shirts and whipping flags atop the arena until they twisted around their poles. That swirling air kicked up clay from the court, which led to another problem for Djokovic: shaky footing.
He would slip and slide and have trouble getting his feet planted properly. Djokovic asked the chair umpire for more clay to be added to the playing surface. Another complaint he had for the official was that breaks between games were being cut too short.
That set lasted an unusually long 1 1/2 hours but, as usual, it was Djokovic who was best when it mattered the most, dominating the tiebreaker.
During the changeover after that set, Djokovic changed shirts, and TV cameras zoomed in on an object about the size of a bottle cap that appeared to be taped to his chest. It was not immediately clear what the item was.
On Monday, Djokovic said he thought what he wrote on the TV camera was “the least I could do. I feel responsibility as a public figure … as well as a son of a man who was born in Kosovo.”
A former province of Serbia, Kosovo’s 2008 declaration of independence is not recognized by Belgrade. Ethnic Albanians make up most of the population, but Kosovo has a restive Serb minority in the north of the country bordering Serbia.
“When it comes to defending human rights and bringing people together around universal values, a sportsperson is free to do so,” Oudea-Castera said. But she added that Djokovic’s message was “militant, very political” and “must not be repeated.”
Kosovo’s tennis federation deemed Djokovic’s comments “deplorable,” saying he was stoking tensions between Serbia and Kosovo.
“We received a letter from Kosovo which we have answered,” International Tennis Federation president David Haggerty said. “But essentially we have forwarded their letter to the French federation, to the French Open, it’s their tournament, and to the ATP who have the rules — the two of them together have the rules and regulations for the event.”
Haggerty added that “athletes have to be careful on their political views. Sports and politics is what we have been talking about and we really want to keep them separate.”
Ukrainian player Elina Svitolina was asked about the issue after her second-round victory Wednesday. She has spoken out about Russia’s invasion of her country, and said athletes should be able to express opinions.
“Well, we are living in the free world, so why not … say your opinion on something? I feel like if you stand for something, you think that this is the way (and) you should say (so),” said Svitolina, who also acknowledged, “I don’t know the politics of Serbia.”
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AP Sports Writer Sam Petrequin in Brussels contributed.
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TX Norman OK Zone Forecast for Thursday, November 24, 2022
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240 AM CST Fri Nov 25 2022
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Wichita-
Including the cities of Sheppard AFB and Wichita Falls
240 AM CST Fri Nov 25 2022
.TODAY...Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of showers this morning,
then a chance of showers this afternoon. Highs in the lower 50s.
North winds 15 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 40 percent.
.TONIGHT...Showers. Lows in the lower 40s. North winds 10 to
15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph. Chance of rain near 100 percent.
.SATURDAY...Showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms in the
morning, then showers likely in the afternoon. Highs in the upper
40s. Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming northwest 10 to 15 mph
in the afternoon. Chance of rain 90 percent.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy in the evening, then clearing.
Lows around 40. West winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Sunny. Highs in the mid 50s. Northwest winds 10 to
15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows in the mid 30s.
.MONDAY AND MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Highs in the mid 60s.
Lows in the upper 40s.
.TUESDAY AND TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Highs in the lower
70s. Lows in the lower 30s.
.WEDNESDAY AND WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Highs in the lower
50s. Lows in the upper 20s.
.THURSDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 50s.
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Hardeman-
Including the city of Quanah
240 AM CST Fri Nov 25 2022
.TODAY...Cloudy. A chance of showers this afternoon. Highs in the
upper 40s. North winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.
Chance of rain 40 percent.
.TONIGHT...Showers. Lows in the lower 40s. North winds 10 to
15 mph. Chance of rain near 100 percent.
.SATURDAY...Showers. Highs in the mid 40s. North winds around
10 mph, becoming northwest in the afternoon. Chance of rain
80 percent.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy in the evening, then clearing.
Lows in the upper 30s. Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Sunny. Highs in the mid 50s. North winds 10 to 15 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows in the mid 30s.
.MONDAY...Sunny. Highs in the mid 60s.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming
mostly clear. Lows in the mid 40s.
.TUESDAY AND TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Highs in the upper
60s. Lows in the lower 30s.
.WEDNESDAY AND WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Highs in the upper
40s. Lows in the upper 20s.
.THURSDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 50s.
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Foard-
Including the city of Crowell
240 AM CST Fri Nov 25 2022
.TODAY...Cloudy. A slight chance of showers this morning, then a
chance of showers this afternoon. Highs in the upper 40s. North
winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. Chance of rain
50 percent.
.TONIGHT...Showers. Lows in the lower 40s. North winds 10 to
15 mph. Chance of rain near 100 percent.
.SATURDAY...Showers. Highs in the upper 40s. North winds 10 to
15 mph, becoming northwest in the afternoon. Chance of rain
80 percent.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then clearing.
Lows in the upper 30s. Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Sunny. Highs in the mid 50s. North winds 10 to 15 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows in the upper 30s.
.MONDAY...Sunny. Highs in the mid 60s.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming
mostly clear. Lows in the upper 40s.
.TUESDAY AND TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Highs in the upper
60s. Lows in the lower 30s.
.WEDNESDAY AND WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Highs around 50.
Lows in the upper 20s.
.THURSDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 50s.
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TXZ087-251600-
Knox-
Including the cities of Munday and Knox City
240 AM CST Fri Nov 25 2022
.TODAY...Cloudy. A chance of showers this morning, then showers
likely this afternoon. Highs in the mid 40s. North winds 15 to
20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. Chance of rain 70 percent.
.TONIGHT...Showers. Near steady temperature in the lower 40s.
North winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain near 100 percent.
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy. Showers likely, mainly in the morning.
Highs in the upper 40s. North winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming
northwest with gusts up to 20 mph in the afternoon. Chance of
rain 70 percent.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then clearing.
Lows in the upper 30s. West winds 5 to 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Sunny. Highs in the mid 50s. North winds 10 to 15 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows in the upper 30s.
.MONDAY AND MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Highs in the mid 60s.
Lows in the upper 40s.
.TUESDAY AND TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Highs in the lower
70s. Lows in the lower 30s.
.WEDNESDAY AND WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Highs in the lower
50s. Lows in the upper 20s.
.THURSDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 50s.
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TXZ085-251600-
Wilbarger-
Including the city of Vernon
240 AM CST Fri Nov 25 2022
.TODAY...Cloudy. A slight chance of showers this morning, then a
chance of showers this afternoon. Highs in the lower 50s. North
winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. Chance of rain
50 percent.
.TONIGHT...Showers. Lows in the lower 40s. North winds 10 to
15 mph. Chance of rain near 100 percent.
.SATURDAY...Showers. Highs in the upper 40s. North winds 5 to
10 mph, becoming northwest in the afternoon. Chance of rain
90 percent.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy in the evening, then clearing.
Lows in the upper 30s. West winds 5 to 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Sunny. Highs in the mid 50s. North winds 10 to 15 mph
with gusts up to 25 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows in the mid 30s.
.MONDAY...Sunny. Highs in the mid 60s.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming
mostly clear. Lows in the upper 40s.
.TUESDAY AND TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Highs in the lower
70s. Lows in the lower 30s.
.WEDNESDAY AND WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Highs in the lower
50s. Lows in the upper 20s.
.THURSDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 50s.
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TXZ088-251600-
Baylor-
Including the city of Seymour
240 AM CST Fri Nov 25 2022
.TODAY...Cloudy with a 50 percent chance of showers. Highs in the
upper 40s. North winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph.
.TONIGHT...Showers. Lows in the lower 40s. North winds 10 to
15 mph. Chance of rain near 100 percent.
.SATURDAY...Cloudy. Showers, mainly in the morning. Highs in the
upper 40s. North winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming west 10 to 15 mph in
the afternoon. Chance of rain 80 percent.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then clearing.
Lows in the upper 30s. West winds 10 to 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Sunny. Highs in the mid 50s. Northwest winds 10 to
15 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows in the mid 30s.
.MONDAY AND MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Highs in the mid 60s.
Lows in the upper 40s.
.TUESDAY AND TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Highs in the lower
70s. Lows in the mid 30s.
.WEDNESDAY AND WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Highs in the lower
50s. Lows in the upper 20s.
.THURSDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 50s.
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TXZ089-251600-
Archer-
Including the cities of Archer City, Holliday, Lakeside City,
and Scotland
240 AM CST Fri Nov 25 2022
.TODAY...Cloudy with a 50 percent chance of showers. Highs in the
lower 50s. North winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph.
.TONIGHT...Showers likely in the evening, then showers with a
slight chance of thunderstorms after midnight. Lows in the mid
40s. North winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain near 100 percent.
.SATURDAY...Cloudy. Showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms
in the morning, then a chance of showers in the afternoon. Near
steady temperature in the upper 40s. North winds 5 to 10 mph,
becoming west 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon. Chance of rain
90 percent.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then clearing.
Lows in the upper 30s. West winds 10 to 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Sunny. Highs in the mid 50s. Northwest winds 10 to
15 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows in the mid 30s.
.MONDAY AND MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Highs in the mid 60s.
Lows around 50.
.TUESDAY AND TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Highs in the lower
70s. Lows in the mid 30s.
.WEDNESDAY AND WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Highs in the lower
50s. Lows in the upper 20s.
.THURSDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 50s.
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TXZ090-251600-
Clay-
Including the city of Henrietta
240 AM CST Fri Nov 25 2022
.TODAY...Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of showers this morning,
then a chance of showers this afternoon. Highs in the mid 50s.
North winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph. Chance of rain
50 percent.
.TONIGHT...Showers likely in the evening, then showers with a
slight chance of thunderstorms after midnight. Lows in the mid
40s. Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain near
100 percent.
.SATURDAY...Showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms in the
morning, then showers likely in the afternoon. Highs in the lower
50s. Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming west with gusts up to
20 mph in the afternoon. Chance of rain 90 percent.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a slight chance of showers
in the evening, then mostly clear after midnight. Lows around 40.
West winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 20 percent.
.SUNDAY...Sunny. Highs in the mid 50s. Northwest winds 10 to
15 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows in the mid 30s.
.MONDAY AND MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Highs in the mid 60s.
Lows around 50.
.TUESDAY AND TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Highs in the lower
70s. Lows in the mid 30s.
.WEDNESDAY AND WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Highs in the lower
50s. Lows in the upper 20s.
.THURSDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 50s.
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It appears scientists are closer to making a vaccine that blocks tuberculosis By Nurith Aizenman Published March 6, 2023 at 2:14 AM PST Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Email Listen • 3:54 Researchers in South Africa have made a breakthrough on developing a vaccine for tuberculosis. Copyright 2023 NPR | https://www.kvpr.org/2023-03-06/it-appears-scientists-are-closer-to-making-a-vaccine-that-blocks-tuberculosis | 2023-03-06 11:21:11 | 0 | https://www.kvpr.org/2023-03-06/it-appears-scientists-are-closer-to-making-a-vaccine-that-blocks-tuberculosis |
WASHINGTON (AP) — A cyberattack caused a nearly daylong outage of the nation’s new 988 mental health helpline late last year, federal officials told The Associated Press Friday. Lawmakers are now calling for the federal agency that oversees the program to prevent future attacks.
“On December 1, the voice calling functionality of the 988 Lifeline was rendered unavailable as a result of a cybersecurity incident,” Danielle Bennett, a spokeswoman for the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, said in an email.
The attack occurred on the network for Intrado, the company that provides telecommunications services for the helpline. The agency did not disclose details about who it believes launched the attack or what kind of cyberattack occurred. Intrado is working with a third-party assessor to investigate the incident and law enforcement agencies have been notified of the breach, SAMHSA said.
The national 988 phone number, which can be reached by text, chat or voice calling, has become a lifeline for millions of Americans seeking help during a mental crisis, with millions of calls pouring in during the first six months since its launch in July. The system is designed to work similarly to 911 — it’s a universal, easy-to-remember number that people can call in an emergency to reach a human who is working around the clock in a local call center.
Those who tried on Dec. 1 to reach the line for help with suicidal or depressive thoughts were instead greeted with a message that said the line is “experiencing a service outage.” Text and chat services, however, remained available to those who needed help.
The Federal Communications Commission said in December it was investigating the outage. Intrado said at the time that the company was “experiencing an incident that is impacting production across numerous systems” and is “working diligently to restore service.” Intrado could not immediately be reached for comment Friday.
Last week, Democrat Rep. Tony Cárdenas and Republican Rep. Jay Obernolte, both of California, introduced a bill calling for better coordination and reporting around cyberattacks on the 988 system.
“Even a few hours’ outage of the national suicide hotline can cost American lives,” Obernolte said in a press release introducing the bill. “It’s critical that we mitigate the risks of future disruptions to the service and take steps to resolve cybersecurity vulnerabilities that could put the hotline at risk.” | https://www.myarklamiss.com/news/national-news/feds-say-cyberattack-caused-suicide-helplines-outage/ | 2023-02-04 04:53:02 | 0 | https://www.myarklamiss.com/news/national-news/feds-say-cyberattack-caused-suicide-helplines-outage/ |
Tesla factory where worker died had safety issues
Investigation concluded deceased Tesla employee failed to follow rules, didn’t lock a safety gate
Government inspectors concluded Tesla Inc.’s Shanghai factory where an employee died in a Feb. 4 accident has weaknesses in its safety measures, news reports said Wednesday.
The emergency bureau of Shanghai’s Pudong district recommended an unspecified penalty for Tesla, the business news magazine Caixin and other outlets reported. They cited a copy of the report posted on the city government website.
The report was removed from the website Wednesday. An employee of the emergency agency who would give only his surname, Wu, said Tesla asked for the report not to be made public because it contained photos of its production process.
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The investigation concluded the Tesla employee who died failed to follow rules and didn’t lock a safety gate, according to the news reports. They said another employee failed to make sure the area was clear of people before turning on equipment that crushed the 31-year-old employee, who died later at a hospital.
Posts that circulated Monday on Chinese social media and purported to be from Tesla employees complained their bonuses were cut due to the fatality. They appealed to CEO Elon Musk.
Musk said on Twitter on Monday, "Was alerted this weekend. Looking into it."
Tesla didn’t respond Wednesday to requests by email for comment. | https://www.foxnews.com/world/tesla-factory-where-worker-died-had-safety-issues | 2023-04-19 19:13:54 | 1 | https://www.foxnews.com/world/tesla-factory-where-worker-died-had-safety-issues |
Over the last 20 years, fewer and fewer people in the U.S. have donated their time through volunteering with nonprofits.
While it’s not the only way to give back to your community, volunteering through nonprofit organizations is a powerful way to make a difference. Nonprofits support many of our society’s most vulnerable people. They nurture art, expression and sports. They can conduct scientific research and care for our natural spaces. The possibilities are many, though it may take some looking.
Tim Delaney, president and CEO of the National Council of Nonprofits, calls nonprofits the “invisible sector,” one that is both everywhere and often never seen.
Here are some things to expect as you look for a volunteer opportunity that is a good fit for you and some steps you can take to succeed:
KNOW YOURSELF
The first step in finding an organization to support with your time is to assess your goals, your skills and your passions. Are you seeking to find new friends, learn something new or make a change in a specific area?
“The first thing an individual needs to do is for their own fulfillment, as well as their ability to help the nonprofit meet its mission, is to understand what that individual’s passion points are,” said Delaney.
He urged people to think broadly about their skills and interests.
“A lot of people imagine over the years stuffing envelopes,” Delaney said. “Well, sometimes, that happens. But that’s not what most volunteers are doing.”
DEFINE YOUR AVAILABILITY
The second step is to consider when you’re available and for how much time.
Many nonprofits are facing a confluence of challenges, including diminishing budgets, inflation, high fuel costs and a workforce shortage. Some will have volunteer opportunities only during working hours because that’s what their staff can handle. Others may be more fluid but have a mountain of work to assign.
Be clear with yourself and the organization about how much time you can commit and what you want to be doing in that time.
“An organization that has a one size fits all model, it’s probably not going to be best,” said Karmit Bulman who leads that Minnesota Alliance for Volunteer Advancement. “You want an organization that’s going to utilize you, your skills, your talents well.”
HOW TO FIND OPPORTUNITIES
The act and process of searching for volunteers is one of the biggest barriers for people to get started, said Rian Satterwhite, director the Office of Service Learning and Leadership at University of Nevada, Las Vegas.
Often, a large organization like the local United Way will have information about potential volunteer spots. Organizations like VolunteerMatch and state-run volunteer centers may also run online dashboards that aggregate opportunities.
But many local nonprofits are run entirely by volunteers and may not have the bandwidth to post new volunteer shifts on different websites. So read their websites or social media posts and then reach out directly to ask if your skills and availability are a good fit. Follow up if needed and be patient.
The process of searching is part of the journey of deepening your connection with your community.
When you do find an opportunity that interests you, sign up and make a plan for how it will fit into your schedule. Consider telling a friend or family member as a way to hold yourself accountable for actually going.
“It takes a bit of a leap of faith to kind of show up for that first time in an unfamiliar space,” Satterwhite said. “I think that nine times out of ten people are going to have a really good experience and choose to come back.”
EXPECT A PROCESS, BUT LOOK FOR EFFICIENCY
If the nonprofit serves a vulnerable population, including children, survivors of violence or those with serious health issues, they will likely ask volunteers to complete a background check. Other organizations will require training and may send you material to read in advance.
This due diligence is meant to protect their clients but can become an impediment to volunteer recruitment, which is one reason why Bulman encourages nonprofits to consider carefully how they recruit and train volunteers.
“If you set up systems like a long application process, a very intensive orientation, a lot of interviews, an intense background check, you aren’t going to get as wide a range of volunteers as if you make the process as simple and efficient as possible,” she said.
Consider if the nonprofit has made volunteer recruitment a priority by hiring or appointing a volunteer manager, developing inclusive policies and having formalized ways to engage the community they serve as partners.
Organizations that are successful in recruiting and retaining volunteers have looked to bring in people who are among the communities they serve, Bulman said.
“If we continue to nurture systems where there’s a structure of the ‘haves’ volunteer for the ‘have nots,’ we’re going to continue to have volunteer shortages,” she said.
KEEP AN OPEN MIND
Even though we’ve been talking about “finding” a volunteer opportunity, nonprofit professionals say the best way to recruit new volunteers is through current volunteers. So, if a friend or family member invites you to participate, go! Or better yet, ask around to see if someone you know is already involved with an organization that they would recommend.
And if you’re hoping to connect a loved one with a volunteer opportunity, use the power of that invitation to your advantage: Sign yourself and your loved one up to go together.
The big takeaway is that identifying and connecting with volunteering opportunities will put you in contact with the people around you and that is one major benefits of nonprofits that Delaney and others point to.
“Nonprofits are really where Americans learn about democracy, in that people come together in their local communities to help in some way, and they learn about community issues beyond whatever brought them together to work on that particular nonprofits mission,” he said. “They get on a committee. They get on a board. They learn about conflict resolution. They learn about compromise. They learn about all these skill sets that we need in democracy.”
Besides all that, Delaney said, it can be fun.
“You will find so much fulfillment by sharing your grace and your skills and your knowledge with others in your community to make it stronger,” he said. “We’re all in this life together. And you have certain abilities that nobody else has. And we need you.”
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NEW YORK, July 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- S&P Global's (NYSE: SPGI) second quarter 2022 results will be issued on Tuesday, August 2, 2022 via news release at approximately 7:15 a.m. Eastern Daylight Time. The news release will be available at www.spglobal.com.
Douglas L. Peterson, President and CEO; Ewout Steenbergen, Executive Vice President and CFO; and Mark Grant, Senior Vice President, Investor Relations, will host a conference call and webcast at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Daylight Time on August 2, 2022 to discuss the Company's second quarter 2022 financial results. The presentation is open to all interested parties and may include forward-looking information.
Webcast Instructions: Live and Replay
The webcast (audio and slides) will be available live and as an archived replay through the Company's Investor Relations website at http://investor.spglobal.com/Quarterly-Earnings (please copy and paste URL into web browser). The archived replay will be available beginning two hours after the conclusion of the live call and will remain available for one year.
Telephone Access: Live and Replay
The call begins at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Daylight Time. Please dial in by 8:20 a.m.
- For callers in the U.S.: (888) 603-9623
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FUKUOKA, Japan (WCMH) — Former Ohio State swimmer Hunter Armstrong claimed his first individual world championships gold medal in a thrilling 50m backstroke final.
The Dover, Ohio native took first in the sprint race with a time of 24.05 seconds, just 0.19 seconds faster than his American teammate and the reigning world champion Justin Ress. China’s Xu Jiayu completed the podium with the bronze medal.
His gold medal on Sunday was the second medal he won at the 2023 world championships after earning the bronze medal in the 100m backstroke on Tuesday. Last year, the 22-year-old thought he won gold in the 50m backstroke after a supposed disqualification for Ress, who finished 1st. After an appeal from Team USA, Armstrong’s gold turned to silver.
Armstrong has now claimed seven world championship medals in the last two years with his 50m backstroke win in Fukuoka increasing his gold medal tally to three. In 2022, Armstrong won five medals with both golds coming in relays.
The 50m backstroke is not in the Olympic swimming program but Armstrong is expected to go to Paris for next year’s Olympic Games and compete in the 100m backstroke and could feature on relays teams. The former Buckeye won gold as part of the USA’s medley relay team, though he did not race in the final. | https://www.wdtn.com/sports/former-buckeye-hunter-armstrong-wins-first-individual-world-title-in-50m-backstroke/ | 2023-07-31 11:24:26 | 1 | https://www.wdtn.com/sports/former-buckeye-hunter-armstrong-wins-first-individual-world-title-in-50m-backstroke/ |
PORTLAND, Ore., July 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Protocall Services Inc. announced today that it has been awarded three Top Workplaces 2023 honors. Two were national awards, Top Workplaces - Industry Awards for Healthcare and Top Workplaces - Culture Excellence for Purpose & Values. The third was a regional award, a Top Workplaces 2023 honor by The Albuquerque Journal Top Workplaces.
The list of awards is based solely on employee feedback gathered through a third-party survey administered by employee engagement group Energage, LLC, which surveys and celebrates people-first organizations nationally and across 60 regional markets. The anonymous survey measures 15 culture drivers that are critical to the success of any organization, such as alignment, execution, and connection. Top Workplaces Industry awards celebrate organizations that have built people-first workplace cultures within their sector. The awards, along with the Award for Culture Excellence for Purpose and Values, mark them as an employer of choice for those seeking employment in the mental health industry at a mission-driven company.
According to COO Laura Schaefer, "Our mission at Protocall calls upon each of us to contribute towards being the best we can be as individuals, and we come together as ProtoPeeps in fostering a cohesive, purpose-driven culture. These awards are because of the collective efforts of all our employees and we couldn't be prouder!"
This is the fourth year in a row that Protocall has won Top Workplace awards, previously earning Top Workplace Awards for Top Managers, Remote Work, and Top Workplace - Oregon and Southwestern Washington.
"Earning a Top Workplaces award is a badge of honor for companies, especially because it comes authentically from their employees," said Eric Rubino, Energage CEO. "That's something to be proud of. In today's market, leaders must ensure they're allowing employees to have a voice and be heard. That's paramount. Top Workplaces do this, and it pays dividends."
About Protocall Services
For over 30 years, Protocall's best-in-class crisis call center solution has empowered diverse systems of care to deliver customized crisis intervention, stabilization, and coordination services. Three decades of experience have taught Protocall when to leverage scalable technologies and when immediate human connection is needed. Protocall's digital and call center offerings address needs by providing over 600 schools, communities, and companies seamless access to counseling, support, navigation, and crisis services in the moments that matter.
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VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Francis on Sunday appealed to Russian President Vladimir Putin for a cease-fire, imploring him to “stop this spiral of violence and death” in Ukraine and denouncing the “absurd” risk of the “uncontrollable” consequences of nuclear attack as tensions sharply escalate over the war.
Francis uttered his strongest plea yet about the seventh-month-old conflict, which he denounced as an “error and a horror.”
It was the first time in public that he cited Putin’s role in the war. The pontiff also called on Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to “be open” to serious peace proposals.
Francis told the public, gathered in St. Peter’s Square, that he was abandoning his usual religious theme for his Sunday noon remarks to concentrate his reflection on Ukraine.
“How the war is going in Ukraine has become so grave, devastating and threatening that it sparks great worry,” Francis said.
“In fact, this terrible, inconceivable wound of humanity, instead of shrinking, continues to bleed even more, threatening to spread,” the pope said.
“I deplore strongly the grave situation created in the last days, with further actions contrary to the principles of international law,” Francis said, in a clear reference to Putin’s illegal annexation of a large swath of eastern Ukraine. ”It, in fact, increases the risk of a nuclear escalation, to the point of fearing uncontrollable and catastrophic consequences on the world level.”
“Rivers of blood and tears spilled these months torment me,” the pope said. ”I am pained by the thousands of victims, in particular among the children, and by so much destruction, that leaves many persons and families homeless and threatens vast territories with cold and hunger,” he said.
“Certain actions can never be justified, never,” the pope said. He didn’t elaborate. But Putin sought to justify launching the invasion saying he needed to protect his country from what he called “Nazi” elements in Ukraine.
“It’s anguishing that the world is learning the geography of Ukraine through names like Bucha, Irpin, Mariupol, Izium, Zaporizhizhia and other places, that have become places of indescribable sufferings and fears,” Francis said.
“And what to say about the fact that humanity finds itself again faced with atomic threat? It’s absurd,” Francis said, who then called for an immediate cease-fire.
“My appeal is directed above all to the president of the Russian Federation, imploring him to stop, also for the love of his people, this spiral of violence and death,” Francis said. ”On the other side, pained by the immense suffering of the Ukrainian people following the aggression undergone, I direct a similarly trusting appeal to the president of Ukraine to be open to serious proposals of peace,” Francis said.
It is rare for the pope to single out leaders in his frequent appeals for an end to violent conflicts. In doing so, Francis signaled his extreme worry over the deteriorating situation.
“May arms cease and conditions be searched for to start negotiations able to lead to solutions not imposed by force but agreed upon, just and stable,” Francis said. ”And they will be thus if they are based on respect for the sacrosanct value of human life, as well as on the sovereignty and the territorial integrity of every country, as well as the rights of minorities and of legitimate concerns.”
Invoking God’s name and the “sense of humanity that lodges in every heart,” he renewed his many pleas for an immediate cease-fire.
Without elaborating, Francis also called for the “recourse to all diplomatic instruments, including those so far possibly not utilized, to end this immense tragedy.”
“The war itself is an error and a horror,” the pontiff lamented.
Throughout the war, Francis has denounced the recourse to arms. But recently, he stressed Ukraine’s right to defend itself from aggression. Logistics complications have frustrated his oft-stated hope to make a pilgrimage to Ukraine to encourage peace efforts.
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The U.S. Supreme Court declined to hear a case about whether fetuses are entitled to constitutional rights. The case was filed in light of the Supreme Court overturning Roe vs. Wade in the Dobbs decision.
Two women and a Catholic group initially sued the governor of Rhode Island over a state law that protects abortion rights. The Rhode Island Supreme Court found that fetuses do not have the same rights granted to people.
Lawyers for the women and Catholic group wanted the U.S. Supreme Court to decide whether the Dobbs decision meant fetuses were granted rights.
The U.S. Supreme Court did not provide any explanation for why it declined to hear the case.
In the Dobbs decision, Justice Samuel Alito wrote that the court was not taking a position on if and when "prenatal life is entitled to any of the rights enjoyed after birth."
Reuters reports that state-level Republicans have pursued fetal personhood laws, which would grant fetuses rights. | https://www.kbzk.com/news/national/supreme-court-declines-to-hear-fetal-personhood-case | 2022-10-11 21:26:47 | 1 | https://www.kbzk.com/news/national/supreme-court-declines-to-hear-fetal-personhood-case |
HOUSTON (AP) — Veteran outfielder Michael Brantley has signed a one-year deal to remain with the Houston Astros after missing more than half of last season with a shoulder injury.
Terms of the deal announced Wednesday weren't revealed.
The 2023 season will be Brantley's fifth with the Astros. Last season he hit .288 with 14 doubles, five homers and 26 RBIs in 64 games before going on the injured list with a right shoulder injury that eventually required surgery.
In four seasons in Houston, he was named to two All-Star Games and hit .306 in 379 games. Brantley missed the postseason last season, when the Astros won the World Series, but has hit .327 in 47 career playoff games with them.
Brantley spent his first 10 major league seasons with Cleveland, where he was named to three All-Star Games and won a Silver Slugger Award in 2014.
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NEW YORK, March 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The International Precious Metals Institute (IPMI) has announced the formation of the Preventing Auto Catalyst Theft (PACT) Committee, which aims to propose practical solutions for preventing catalytic converter theft and to promote public understanding about the importance of precious metals in the catalytic converter recycling industry.
The committee comprises industry leaders representing the processing, smelting, and refining of precious metals recovered from end-of-life catalytic converters. With committee members contributing their time, expertise, and financial resources to address this significant public concern, they hope to offer realistic solutions to combat catalytic converter theft while protecting legitimate recyclers contributing to the global supply of recycled critical minerals.
According to preliminary estimates from the National Insurance Crime Bureau, more than 130,000 catalytic converters were stolen in the U.S. last year, roughly double the number from 2021. The rise in precious metals prices has led to a 10-fold increase in catalytic converters thefts over the previous four years.
Catalytic converters contain three essential and valuable precious metals: platinum, palladium, and rhodium. These metals have been classified as critical minerals by the Secretary of the Interior and require federal involvement to ensure a reliable domestic supply chain within the United States. However, there needs to be uniformity in regulating interstate commerce of catalytic converter recycling, making it easier for state law enforcement to catch thieves and prosecute them without assistance from numerous departments and federal agencies. The catalytic converter recycling industry is increasingly threatened by catalytic converter theft. Industry experts collaborate to help law enforcement prosecute thieves and establish clear standards for legitimate recycling entities.
"The PACT Committee is dedicated to deterring catalytic converter theft by providing law enforcement with the necessary tools to catch and prosecute thieves," said an IPMI spokesperson. "They advocate for a clear nationally recognized standard for legitimate entities dealing in catalytic converter recycling. With their expertise, they hope to shape federal legislation that tackles ongoing issues while supporting legitimate recyclers' business continuity contributing to a global supply chain of recycled critical minerals."
About the IPMI
The International Precious Metals Institute (IPMI) is a global association of professionals in the precious metals industry. Founded in 1976, IPMI has over six hundred members worldwide representing every aspect of the precious metals supply chain, from mining and refining to fabrication, recycling, and investment. The organization promotes excellence through education, research, and networking opportunities that drive innovation and advance sustainable practices. If you want to learn more about IPMI or become a member, please visit our website at https://www.ipmi.org/.
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VIDEO: Drivers throw rocks, landscaping blocks in road rage incident
RICHFIELD, Minn. (WCCO) - Police in Minnesota say one man is facing assault charges after a wild road rage incident that was caught on traffic cameras.
Police and troopers with the Minnesota State Patrol responded to a road rage incident around 6:16 p.m. Tuesday at an off-ramp in the Minneapolis suburb of Richfield. The incident apparently began on Interstate 35W in Minneapolis and continued to the off-ramp, where officers say those involved “exited their vehicles and engaged in a physical altercation.”
Traffic camera video shows several people throwing objects at each other’s vehicles. At least one person can be seen throwing a landscaping block from a nearby yard.
A driver in a black SUV allegedly tried to run over a pedestrian, a near miss that drivers like Beret Mangino say is scary to think about.
“I think it’s sad that we live in a world where we even have to encounter that or worry about it,” Mangino said. “There’s more to life than the next two hours than there is within a two minute road rage incident.”
Police say they were able to find the three people involved in the incident, and one man faces assault charges.
“What it is is pride. People got too much animosity, got too much anger,” said Lovell Wheeler, a driver from Colorado. “Some things you’ve got to learn to accept and what you can’t change, you go about your life. Life is short.”
Police are also reminding people not to get out of their cars for a fight under any circumstances. Anyone caught in a road rage situation is encouraged to exit the situation and call law enforcement.
“If you confront them, possibly something could happen. You could get into a fight, or even worse yet, something else could escalate the situation,” said Sgt. Troy Christianson with the state patrol.
Both the state patrol and Richfield Police say they still consider this an active and open investigation.
The state patrol doesn’t track road rage incidents, but they do track calls for aggressive driving. Recently, they say they have been getting as many as 20 calls a day.
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CLAIM: Democratic Sen. Maggie Hassan received 1,100 votes in a New Hampshire town with only 700 residents, suggesting fraud.
AP’S ASSESSMENT: False. The town clerk of Columbia, New Hampshire, confirmed that she miswrote 106 votes as 1,106 votes, causing a temporary reporting error that has been corrected. The error didn’t change the results of the statewide Senate race, which Hassan won by more than 56,000 votes.
THE FACTS: Social media users this week pointed out an apparent vote discrepancy in Columbia, New Hampshire, claiming Hassan received more votes in the midterm election than there were residents in the small town.
“Another Democrat miracle!” read one headline. “Maggie Hassan Wins 1,100 Votes from Town with Population Under 700.”
“This requires open revolt of a fake election across the board,” a Twitter user wrote alongside the headline.
Columbia reported a population of 659 people in the 2020 census.
However, the discrepancy was the result of a temporary reporting error by Marcia Parkhurst, Columbia’s town clerk, who explained the situation in an email to The Associated Press on Tuesday.
“Apparently when I was transferring the results from one copy to the copy that I was going to send to the SOS, I wrote the ‘1’ twice,” Parkhurst wrote. “Obviously with only 309 votes cast, there couldn’t possibly be 1,106 votes for one person.”
Parkhurst said that when she became aware of the error Monday morning, she immediately called the New Hampshire secretary of state’s office. That office had already been receiving calls noting the issue.
“Unfortunately, I’m human and make mistakes especially after an almost 15 hour day,” Parkhurst wrote. “There was no “voter fraud” as people are talking about.”
The secretary of state’s office issued its own statement on Monday, explaining that “the original figure entered was a simple typo.”
“The reported number far exceeded the number of ballots actually cast in the town,” the statement said. “The Secretary of State has confirmed with the town clerk of Columbia that Senator Hassan only received 106 votes on election night.”
Election results posted on the secretary of state’s website on Tuesday showed the correct vote totals. Statewide, Hassan beat Republican challenger Don Bolduc by more than 56,000 votes.
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Associated Press writer Holly Ramer in Concord, N.H., contributed to this report.
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Paul Finebaum doubled down Sunday on the state of Alabama football after the No. 3 Crimson Tide lost to No. 6 Tennessee 52-49.
Citing the number of Alabama penalties committed against Tennessee, the SEC Network analyst once again suggested the Nick Saban’s program is slipping.
“It’s the lack of discipline, and it just feels like this program is slipping a little bit,” Finebaum said Sunday morning on “SportsCenter.” “I know that’s a big statement to make considering Nick Saban is the coach, but the penalties are inexcusable. We’ve already seen it a couple of times this year. We saw it at Texas, and we saw it again. Saban keeps talking about how they have a path to the SEC and national championship, but it’s very narrow, and it’s about as suffocating as I was yesterday in that Tennessee casket.”
During his appearance on “SEC Nation,” Finebaum rose from an orange Tennessee casket - much like The Undertaker - to pick the Vols to defeat Alabama.
The Tide (6–1) committed a record 17 penalties for 130 yards in Knoxville, Tenn. Against Texas, a 20–19 win, Alabama had 15 penalties for 100 yards.
The comments about the program slipping aren’t new. On Thursday, when joining me on “The Opening Kickoff” on WNSP-FM 105.5 in Mobile, Finebaum first made the concerns public.
“It does seem like this program has slipped,” Finebaum said Thursday. “Slipped from where is the question. They’re not as dominating. They make a lot of mistakes. That is evident by the 49 penalties. They don’t create turnovers like the great Alabama teams of Nick Saban have done.
“The offensive production, which is still high, doesn’t seem as fluid. Look at the NFL rosters - from a receiver standpoint - there are endless numbers of lost players from (Jaylen) Waddle) to (Jerry) Jeudy to DeVonta Smith, (running back) Najee Harris.
“The quarterback is just as good as anyone who’s been there - maybe better - but he doesn’t have the compliments around him. Therefore, Alabama hasn’t been effective.”
Mark Heim is sports reporter for The Alabama Media Group. Follow him on Twitter @Mark_Heim. | https://www.al.com/alabamafootball/2022/10/paul-finebaum-doubles-down-on-alabama-program-slipping-its-the-lack-of-discipline.html | 2022-10-16 17:32:53 | 1 | https://www.al.com/alabamafootball/2022/10/paul-finebaum-doubles-down-on-alabama-program-slipping-its-the-lack-of-discipline.html |
BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — As a sex worker and adult film actor, Roc was relieved when he was among the first Spaniards to get a monkeypox vaccine. He knew of several cases among men who have sex with men, which is the leading demographic for the disease, and feared he could be next.
“I went home and thought, ‘Phew, my God, I’m saved,’” the 29-year-old told The Associated Press.
But it was already too late. Roc, the name he uses for work, had been infected by a client a few days before. He joined Spain’s steadily increasing count of monkeypox infections that has become the highest in Europe since the disease spread beyond Africa where it has been endemic for years.
He began showing symptoms: pustules, fever, conjunctivitis and tiredness. Roc was hospitalized for treatment before getting well enough to be released.
Spanish health authorities and community groups are struggling to check an outbreak that has already claimed the lives of two young men. They reportedly died of encephalitis, or swelling of the brain, that can be caused by some viruses. Most monkeypox cases cause only mild symptoms.
Spain has had 4,942 confirmed cases in the three months since the start of the outbreak, which has been linked to two raves in Europe, where experts say the virus was likely spread through sex.
The only country with more infections than Spain is the much larger United States, which has reported 7,100 cases.
In all, the global monkeypox outbreak has seen more than 26,000 cases in nearly 90 countries since May. There have been 103 suspected deaths in Africa, mostly in Nigeria and Congo, where a more lethal form of monkeypox is spreading than in the West.
Health experts stress that this is not technically a sexually transmitted disease, even though it has been mainly spreading via sex among gay and bisexual men, who account for 98% of cases beyond Africa. The virus can be spread to anyone who has close, physical contact with an infected person, their clothing or bedsheets.
So part of the complexity of fighting monkeypox is striking a balance between not stigmatizing men who have sex with men, while also ensuring that both vaccines and pleas for greater caution reach those currently in the greatest danger.
Spain has distributed 5,000 shots of the two-shot vaccine to health clinics and expects to receive 7,000 more from the European Union in the coming days, its health ministry said. The EU has bought 160,000 doses and is donating them to member states based on need. The bloc is expecting another 70,000 shots to be available next week.
To ensure that those shots get administered wisely, community groups and sexual health associations targeting gay men, bisexuals and transgender women are taking the lead.
In Barcelona, BCN Checkpoint, which focuses on AIDS/HIV prevention in gay and trans communities, is now contacting at-risk people to offer them one of the precious vaccines.
Pep Coll, medical director of BCN Checkpoint, said the vaccine rollout is focused on people who are already at risk of contracting HIV and are on preemptive treatment, men with a high number of sexual partners and those who participate in “chemsex” (sex with the use of drugs), as well as people with suppressed immune responses.
But there are many more people who fit those categories than doses.
“If we just consider the number of people (on prophylactic HIV treatment) plus the number of people with HIV, we are talking about some 15,000 people (just in Barcelona),” Coll said.
The lack of vaccines, which is far more severe in Africa than in Europe and the U.S., makes social public health policies key, experts say.
As with the coronavirus pandemic, contact tracing to identify people who could have been infected is critical. But, while COVID-19 could spread to anyone simply through the air, the close bodily contact that serves as the leading vehicle for monkeypox makes some people hesitant to share information.
“We are having a steady stream of new cases, and it is possible that we will have more deaths. Why? Because contact tracing is very complicated because it can be a very sensitive issue for someone to identify their sexual partners,” said Amós García, epidemiologist and president of the Spanish Association of Vaccinology.
Spain says that 80% of its cases are among men who have sex with men and only 1.5% are women. But García insisted that will even out unless the entire public, regardless of gender or sexual orientation, grasps that having various sexual partners creates greater risk.
“The same thing happened with AIDS/HIV, when at one moment the group of men who had sex with men was the most affected (before spreading to other groups), and that can become the path that this takes if we are not able to send a strong message to society,” García said.
Given the dearth of vaccines and the trouble with contact tracing, more pressure is being put on encouraging prevention.
From the start, government officials ceded the leading role in the get-out-the-word campaign to community groups.
Sebastian Meyer, president of the STOP SIDA association dedicated to AIDS/HIV care in Barcelona’s LGBTQ community, said the logic was that his group and others like it would be trusted message-bearers with person-by-person knowledge of how to drive the health warning home.
Community associations that represent gay and bisexual men have bombarded social media, websites and blogs with information on monkeypox safety. Officials in Catalonia, the region including Barcelona which has over 1,500 cases, are pushing public service announcements on dating apps Tinder and Grindr warning about the disease.
But Meyer, who is on the monkeypox advisory boards for both Spain’s national government and for Catalonia, says there is still a lot to be done.
Meyer believes fatigue from the COVID-19 pandemic has played a part. Doctors advise people with monkeypox lesions to isolate until they have fully healed, which can take up to three weeks.
“When people read that they must self-isolate, they close the webpage and forget what they have read,” Meyer said. “We are just coming out of COVID, when you couldn’t do this or that, and now, here we go again … People just hate it and put their heads in the sand.”
Meyer said that his group is currently brainstorming ways to revamp and relaunch their message.
“If you haven’t been selected for a vaccine, the answer is not to desperately hope that you’ll get one,” he said. “The answer is to be more careful. That is much better than any vaccine.”
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AP writer Raf Casert contributed from Brussels. | https://www.yourbasin.com/health-2/ap-health/spain-leads-europe-in-monkeypox-struggles-to-check-spread/ | 2022-08-22 02:22:41 | 1 | https://www.yourbasin.com/health-2/ap-health/spain-leads-europe-in-monkeypox-struggles-to-check-spread/ |
Best clothes for a summer commute
Now that you’re headed to the office in warm weather, you’re probably wondering what you should wear to stay cool and comfortable on the commute. And of course, you’ll want something stylish yet professional — which means your summer work wardrobe needs to tick a lot of boxes.
Whether you’re building a capsule summer work wardrobe or you want to spruce up your seasonal staples, there are plenty of commuter-friendly options. From lightweight blazers to sophisticated flats, the sky’s the limit.
Shop this article: Calvin Klein Textured Roll-Tab Button-Down Shirt, Alfani Tummy-Control Skinny Pants in Blue Geo Jacquard and Simply Vera Vera Wang Ruffle-Neck Tank
What to know about clothes for your summer commute
Summer-commute layering
When it comes to commuting, it’s easy to find yourself feeling overheated or too cool — during the same trip. Layering is an easy way to make sure you’re always comfortable, no matter the temperature or weather.
- Cardigans: Lightweight cardigans, including relaxed duster styles, can be tied around the waist or packed away in a backpack or work tote when they’re not needed.
- Base layers: Tank tops and camisoles are thin base layers that add comfortable warmth beneath dress shirts or blouses.
- Shell pieces: Structured lightweight jackets and blazers can tie your look together, especially when you wear short or cropped tops. Rain jackets are also worth adding to a summer work wardrobe, particularly hooded styles.
Summer-commute comfort level
When you build your summer work wardrobe, choose styles that are comfortable during every leg of your journey.
- Stretch pants naturally flex with your body, including when you sit or bend.
- Breathable materials, such as cotton, keep you cool in stuffy trains and buses.
- Flowy staples, including dress blouses and wide-leg pants, boost airflow around your body.
- Button-up sleeves can be worn rolled up or down, depending on how cool or warm you’d like to be.
How to accessorize summer work clothes
Minimalism works well for accessorizing summer work styles. Lightweight accessories, including huggie earrings and thin chain necklaces, are simple yet elegant — but they’re not your only jewelry options. Some people prefer simple outfits and give them pizzazz with statement necklaces, earrings or bracelets.
Besides jewelry, you can also wear a hat on your summer commute. Not only does it top off your look, it also functions as sun protection by shading your face and neck. Panama and fedora hats are both polished styles that complement summer work outfits, ranging from casual to business-casual looks.
Summer footwear for work
Between walking and standing, you spend a fair amount of time on your feet during a summer commute. Although high heels add a wow factor to outfits, they’re far from practical for commuting. Instead, low-heeled slingback pumps, dress sandals and loafers are comfortable choices that don’t compromise on style.
If your office has a casual dress code where sneakers are acceptable, opt for lightweight, breathable styles with cushioning.
Best looks for a summer commute
Calvin Klein Textured Roll-Tab Button-Down Shirt
Utility shirts, such as this popular Calvin Klein style, are summer-commute favorites for their relaxed fits and roll-up sleeves. The flowy style lets plenty of air pass through, and it leaves enough room for base layers, such as camisoles.
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Alfani Tummy-Control Skinny Pants in Blue Geo Jacquard
Swap your traditional dark dress pants for this chic geometric style. The pull-on style is made with blended stretch materials, so it’s a comfortable choice for prolonged sitting. It coordinates well with light-colored tops, including whites and pastels.
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Aurielle 3-Pair Polished Huggie Hoop Earrings
If you’re looking for a simple, no-fuss pair of earrings, this huggie set is a compelling option. Available in silver- and gold-tone, they complement accessories in the same finish.
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Karen Scott Draped Open-Front Cardigan
Lightweight and flowy, this open-front cardigan is as cozy as loungewear since it’s made with a cool-to-touch rayon blend. It’s available in 10 solid colors, including Berry Ice, a favorite pink shade for summer.
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Simply Vera Vera Wang Ruffle-Neck Tank
This ruffle-neck tank fits under virtually any shell from structured blazers to button-down cardigans. The hemline is on the longer side, so it’s easy to tuck inside pants and skirt.
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Michael Kors Lillie Moccasin Flat In Luggage
The popular Michael Kors flat is a popular choice for business casual outfits. The comfortable style has a flexible rubber outsole and a seamless, chafe-free lining.
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Charter Club Wide-Leg Sailor Pants
Wide-leg pants have been revived, and now, they’re making their way into work wear. This sailor-inspired style comes in four light colors that add a pop of brightness to your wardrobe.
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Inc International Concepts Menswear Blazer in Dutch Canal
Swap your heavy blazer for this menswear-inspired blazer, which has garnered plenty of attention from stylists lately. The contemporary style features three-quarter sleeves to keep arms cool during the commute.
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Alfani Tassel Pendant Necklace
If your summer work wardrobe needs an accessory lift, reach for this tassel pendant necklace. It can be worn with most necklines, and it coordinates well with simple gold- or silver-tone hoops and studs, as it is available in both finishes.
This lightweight fedora, an affordable investment, protects your face from the sun when you’re walking to and from the office. It has an inner adjustable band so you can find the right fit.
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Firm publishes Impact Playbook to guide companies in measuring and managing the impact of their products or services
CHICAGO, May 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- S2G Ventures ("S2G"), a leading multi-stage investment firm focused on the food, agriculture, ocean, and clean energy markets, has announced its approach to Impact Measurement & Management (IMM). S2G's IMM approach centers around generating information about the impact of a company's products and services, as well as its business operations to inform management decisions.
S2G has been steadily developing its IMM approach over the past two years and views it as core to providing value for its portfolio companies. The purpose of this approach is to leverage information about the impact of the firm's work to improve decision-making and engage with others around creating long-lasting, positive, and meaningful change for people and the planet.
S2G is advancing three core IMM practices that are applicable regardless of sector or stage of company:
- Design & plan for impact: identifying impact aims, key learning questions and IMM plans
- Measure & evaluate impact: collect, document and interpret information to measure and understand impact
- Learn from impact: use data and insights to inform decision-making and influence others
As S2G works with new and existing portfolio companies, it will increase its use of IMM in order to be more intentional about supporting its portfolio in measuring and reporting their impact. Underlying this commitment is the premise that measuring and managing a company's impact on people and planet will enhance its success in the market and deepen its long-term social and environmental outcomes.
"We believe our strategy, our portfolio, and our stakeholders need to be in the vanguard of shifting Impact Measurement and Management from a lagging indicator of performance or compliance to a critical driver of competitive advantage and increased market share," said Sanjeev Krishnan, senior managing director and chief investment officer at S2G Ventures. "This shift will take new thinking and potentially new innovation."
The approach directly reflects S2G's strategy to be more holistic in its ability to underwrite and deliver value as markets continue to evolve and as volatility becomes the new normal. As a result, S2G will be regularly measuring and assessing the positive and negative impacts of its portfolio to better understand how it can unlock greater returns and drive systemic change. S2G has aligned its approach to IMM with leading principles and standards in the investment industry, including the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, Operating Principles for Impact Management, SASB Standards, Principles for Responsible Investing and more.
In alignment with this approach, S2G has developed and introduced to its portfolio community an Impact Playbook to help companies think through and plan for how to measure and manage the impact of their products/services and the factors that are most relevant to their operations. S2G is now making this Playbook publicly available to benefit companies and investors outside of the S2G community.
"S2G strongly believes that measuring and managing a company's impact on people and planet will enhance its success in the market and deepen its long-term social and environmental outcomes," said Joanna Cohen, head of Impact Measurement & Management at Builders Vision. "Impact measurement creates the most business value when it is directly embedded in the decision-making cycles of an organization. For S2G, this means integrating these practices into the investment process using a cross-team approach along the way."
Through ongoing industry engagement, S2G aims to contribute to emerging and evolving standards in the IMM space. Most recently, S2G was announced as a founding member of the Venture Climate Alliance (VCA), a group of leading investment firms committed to achieving a rapid, global transition to net zero or negative greenhouse emissions by 2050 or earlier. S2G's IMM team is actively contributing to VCA's Methodology Working Group to develop a rigorous, consensus-based framework and toolkit for use by member firms and others.
S2G team members are also active in other industry-leading membership organizations that are working to bring more authenticity and integrity to IMM, including the Global Impact Investing Network (GIIN), Impact Capital Managers, Impact Frontiers, 1000 Ocean Startups and the Food, Nutrition and Health Investor Coalition.
As a value-add investor, S2G is committed to continually strengthening and refining its internal IMM capabilities in service of supporting its portfolio and pursuing its vision for a humane and healthy planet. The firm will evolve its IMM approach as it collects feedback from S2G staff, portfolio companies and peers, and will continue to share the learnings out publicly.
To learn more about S2G Ventures or to speak to its investment team, please visit https://www.s2gventures.com.
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S2G Ventures, the direct investment team of Builders Vision, partners with entrepreneurs who are working on solutions to some of the world's greatest challenges across the food, agriculture, oceans, and clean energy markets. We provide capital, mentorship, and value-added resources to companies pursuing innovative market-based solutions that generate positive social, environmental, and financial returns. We provide our partners with flexible capital solutions that can range from seed and venture funding through growth equity to debt and infrastructure financing. For more information about S2G, visit s2gventures.com, tune-in to our podcast, or connect with us on LinkedIn.
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FARNBOROUGH, United Kingdom, July 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- As the commercial aviation industry maps a path to net zero emissions, Boeing (NYSE: BA) today unveiled a new data modeling tool to show the most effective scenarios for reaching the destination by 2050. The model includes consultation with leading universities and will continue to be used with key stakeholders. The company also shared illustrative hydrogen and electric concepts that could power the future of flight.
"There are multiple ways to a future where aviation has zero climate impact. We created Cascade on a foundation of credible data and analytical models to allow users to explore various pathways to net-zero. We think this model will help our industry visualize, for the first time, the real climate impact of each solution, from beginning to end, and to inform the most probable and effective strategies," said Boeing Chief Sustainability Officer Chris Raymond at the Farnborough International Airshow.
Raymond demonstrated Cascade, a data modeling tool Boeing created with consulting from leading universities. The tool appraises Boeing's major paths to decarbonize aviation and their potential power to reduce emissions through:
- Airplane fleet renewal
- Renewable energy sources such as sustainable fuel, hydrogen, electric propulsion
- Operational efficiency improvements
- Advanced technologies
The Cascade model assesses the full lifecycle impacts of renewable energy by accounting for the emissions required to produce, distribute and use alternative energy carriers such as hydrogen, electricity, and Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF). Boeing plans to utilize the Cascade tool with airline operators, industry partners, and policymakers to inform when, where, and how different fuel sources intersect with new airplane designs.
"We have to take a holistic view to decarbonization," said Raymond. "And when we do that, it is clear that sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) is a necessary lever. We know it will take a 'SAF and' approach and not a 'SAF or' approach to achieving net-zero by 2050."
As part of the 'SAF and' approach, Boeing continues to advance the safety and viability of other renewable energy sources and their use on aircraft. Since the mid-2000's, Boeing has conducted six hydrogen technology demonstrations with crewed and uncrewed aircraft using hydrogen fuel cells and combustion engines. Last year, Boeing successfully tested a cryotank designed for space with the capacity to hold 16,000 gallons of liquid hydrogen or the energy equivalent of the Jet A fuel in a typical regional jet.
Aside from its work on hydrogen applications, Boeing has invested in electric-powered aircraft through its joint venture Wisk, which is working to bring to market the first all-electric, autonomous air taxi in the U.S. Wisk's current all-electric, eVTOL aircraft – on display at the Farnborough Airshow -- has conducted more than 1,600 successful test flights.
Informed by the company's extensive evaluation and testing of alternative propulsion sources and its research partnerships, Boeing today also shared illustrative 'Future Flight Concepts,' depicting potential hybrid, electric and hydrogen-powered aircraft.
"Our common goal is to enable the societal benefits of air transportation while reaching zero climate impact on our planet. To make that a reality, we believe it is best to learn and share our findings broadly, based on a foundation of data, scientific research and collaboration, as we work together to decarbonize aviation," said Brian Yutko, Boeing chief engineer and vice president of Sustainability and Future Mobility.
Learn more about Boeing's sustainability commitments, partnerships and efforts in its recently released 2022 Sustainability Report and on Boeing's sustainability website.
As a leading global aerospace company, Boeing develops, manufactures and services commercial airplanes, defense products and space systems for customers in more than 150 countries. As a top U.S. exporter, the company leverages the talents of a global supplier base to advance economic opportunity, sustainability and community impact. Boeing's diverse team is committed to innovating for the future, leading with sustainability, and cultivating a culture based on the company's core values of safety, quality and integrity. Join our team and find your purpose at boeing.com/careers.
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SEATTLE (AP) — When he was sentenced for killing three teenagers and gravely wounding another at a house party north of Seattle, Allen Ivanov said he was sorry and that he couldn’t explain why he did it.
But he noted one factor that allowed him to carry out the shooting — “the ease of acquiring a gun.” The then-19-year-old bought the assault-style rifle a week earlier and was so unfamiliar with the weapon that he sat in his car outside the party and studied the owner’s manual before opening fire on his ex-girlfriend and others.
That theme has repeated itself, yet again, in America’s latest spate of mass shootings — in Buffalo, New York; Uvalde, Texas; and Tulsa, Oklahoma — which claimed 35 lives in a span of less than three weeks. It is renewing the debate over whether restrictions such as waiting periods and bans on young adults buying semiautomatic rifles could have saved lives.
“If those had been in place, it would have made a difference,” said Paul Kramer, who led a successful 2018 effort to impose a 10-day waiting period on semiautomatic rifle purchases in Washington state, as well as a ban on young adults buying such weapons, after his son Will was gravely wounded during Ivanov’s shooting spree two years earlier. “Those mass shootings would not have unfolded the way that they did, and very likely, lives would have been saved.”
Just nine states and Washington, D.C., have explicit waiting periods before people can purchase at least some types of firearms. The restrictions can give authorities more time to conduct background checks and keep impulsive, emotional people from immediately accessing weapons they might use to kill themselves or others, according to the Giffords Law Center to Prevent Gun Violence.
The federal government has no waiting period. A bill that passed the Democrat-led U.S. House last year would extend the review period for background checks from three days to 10, but it’s opposed by Republicans and is not part of current negotiations in the Senate over how Congress can respond to the recent massacres.
In Tulsa, authorities said the gunman who killed his surgeon, another doctor and two other people Wednesday bought an AR-style rifle just hours beforehand, as well as a handgun on May 29. The shooter, Michael Louis, 45, of Muskogee, Oklahoma, had recently had an operation and blamed his doctor for continuing back pain.
In Uvalde, Texas, the 18-year-old shooter who killed 21 people at Robb Elementary School had purchased two rifles in the preceding week.
California, Florida, Hawaii, Illinois, Rhode Island and the District of Columbia have waiting periods for purchases of all types of weapons, ranging from three to 14 days. Minnesota and Washington impose waiting periods for handguns and semiautomatic rifles, while Maryland and New Jersey have waiting periods only for handguns.
In addition, several other states, including Connecticut, Maryland and Massachusetts, require buyers of at least some types of guns to obtain permits first, sometimes including completion of safety classes. Those restrictions can function like waiting periods.
Oklahoma has no law mandating a waiting period, but some Democratic lawmakers called for a special session of the Legislature to address it among other gun violence measures after the Tulsa shooting.
“Oklahoma students will be in school in two months,” said House Minority Leader Emily Virgin. “If we fail to act before then, it will be because the Legislature has no will to do so. That’s something that I hope all Oklahomans are paying attention to.”
They suggested a waiting period on firearms purchases, raising the state’s minimum age for purchasing weapons from 18 to 21, and a “red flag” law, allowing guns to be temporarily seized from people who might pose a danger to themselves or others. Those proposals are likely to go nowhere in a GOP-controlled Legislature that has for years pushed for loosening state gun laws.
Republican Gov. Kevin Stitt, who is running for reelection, said last week after the Texas shooting that it was too soon to talk about firearms policy.
Florida stands out as a Republican-led state that imposed gun restrictions after a mass shooting. In 2018, after a shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland left 14 students and three staff members dead, then-Gov. Rick Scott signed legislation that included a three-day waiting period and raising the minimum age to buy rifles from 18 to 21.
Scott, now a U.S. senator, “encourages all states to look at the action he took in Florida to determine what works best for their state,” his communications director, McKinley Lewis, said in an email Friday.
Nationally, about one-third of mass shooters purchased a gun within a month of their crimes, said James Densley, co-founder of The Violence Project, a nonpartisan research group that tracks mass shootings dating back to 1966.
According to a 2017 Harvard Business School review, waiting period laws that delay the purchase of firearms by a few days reduce gun homicides by roughly 17%. But Sam Paredes, executive director of Gun Owners of California, called waiting periods “an ineffective policy to try to affect gun crime.”
“The big concern we have is when people want to exercise their right to bear arms, especially when they’re a first-time gun user, they’re delayed in their ability to get the tools that they need to protect themselves,” Paredes said.
Daniel Webster, co-director of the Center for Gun Violence Solutions at Johns Hopkins’ Bloomberg School of Public Health, said waiting periods are important, and it’s obvious to him why more states don’t require them: Many firearm laws, he said, are “written by people who sell guns.”
Supporters say requiring several days or even a week or more between the purchase and delivery of a gun provides an important “cooling off” time for someone who is angry or contemplating suicide.
“If you get, for whatever reason, a person who is purchasing the gun to use it to harm others, the fact that they can’t get the gun in their hands immediately may give an opportunity for the circumstances to change by the time they do get it, assuming they’re entitled to get it in the first place,” said Rhode Island Attorney General Peter Neronha.
Giving law enforcement enough time to complete a thorough background check is another advantage of extending the waiting period, he said.
Hawaii has the longest waiting period in the U.S., at 14 days. Alan Beck, an attorney representing residents who are challenging various aspects of the state’s gun laws, said the two-week period seems arbitrary. If it’s meant as a cooling off period for someone who is angry, he said it won’t have an effect on potential gun buyers if they already own a firearm.
But state Sen. Karl Rhoads said he believes the waiting period combined with other strict gun control laws have worked, noting that Hawaii has a low homicide rate.
“If you’re really angry about something and you can go buy a gun and you can get it immediately, then you may act on your impulse,” Rhoads said. “If you have to wait a couple of weeks, you may calm down and think better of it.”
Former Florida state Rep. Jared Moskowitz, a Democrat who represented Parkland in 2018 and is now running for Congress, said waiting periods alone aren’t enough. Raising the purchase age, adopting red flag laws, increasing mental health spending and boosting school security are all essential, he said.
“No one change is going to make a big difference,” Moskowitz said. “But every change added together is.”
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Associated Press writers Anthony Izaguirre in Tallahassee, Florida; Jennifer Sinco Kelleher in Honolulu; Michael Kunzelman in College Park, Maryland; Jennifer McDermott in Providence, Rhode Island; Sean Murphy in Oklahoma City; Terry Spencer in Fort Lauderdale, Florida; and Don Thompson in Sacramento, California, contributed to this report.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — An inflation gauge closely tracked by the Federal Reserve slowed in February.
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Digital activists challenge Uganda’s harsh new internet law
Ugandan activists launched a legal challenge Monday to controversial new legislation criminalizing some internet activity in the East African country.
Their petition to the constitutional court argues that the description of computer-related crimes in the bill enacted with President Yoweri Museveni’s signature last week violates the right to freedom of expression and criminalizes some digital work, including investigative journalism.
In presenting their petition at the court in the capital, Kampala, the petitioners were backed by silent protesters who carried placards reading “This law is worth breaking.”
The legislation increased the restrictions introduced in a controversial 2011 law on the misuse of computers. The legislation, passed by the national assembly in September, was brought by a lawmaker who said it was necessary to deter those who hide behind computers to hurt others.
The new law proposes jail terms of up to seven years in some cases, including for offenses related to the transmission of information about a person without their consent, as well as the sharing or intercepting of information without authorization.
“Yes, we live in the digital space. But do you have the right to take my picture and use it for your interests?” Muhammad Nsereko, the lawmaker who brought the bill, told the Associated Press by phone Monday.
Opponents of the law say it will stifle freedom of expression in a country where many of Museveni’s opponents — for years unable to stage street protests — often raise their concerns on Twitter and other online sites. Others say it will kill investigative journalism.
Critics include the Committee to Protect Journalists as well as Amnesty International, which called the legislation “draconian.”
“This piece of legislation threatens the right to freedom of expression online, including the right to receive and impart information, on the pretext of outlawing unsolicited, false, malicious, hateful and unwarranted information,” Amnesty International’s Muleya Mwananyanda said.
“It is designed to deliberately target critics of government and it will be used to silence dissent and prevent people from speaking out.”
While the law has useful provisions such as those protecting the right to privacy, including responsible coverage of children, “it introduces punitive penalties for anyone accused of so-called hate speech,” the statement added.
Museveni, 78, has held power in Uganda since 1986 and won reelection last year. Although he is popular among some Ugandans who praise him for restoring relative peace and economic stability, many of his opponents describe his rule as authoritarian.
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BAGUIO, Philippines (AP) — Philippine police seized more than 500 kilograms (more than half a ton) of suspected methamphetamine concealed in tea bags Wednesday and arrested a suspected Chinese drug dealer in a northern mountain resort city, police officials said.
The drug seizure in Baguio city had an estimated street value of 4 billion pesos ($74 million) and was one of the largest in recent years, officials said.
A drug syndicate apparently hid the suspected drugs, locally known as shabu, in Baguio, a popular tourism destination known for its mountain scenery and pine trees, and not in metropolitan Manila due to an ongoing anti-drugs crackdown in the capital region, Interior Secretary Benhur Abalos and police officials said.
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., who took office in June, has vowed to press on with his predecessor's crackdown against illegal drugs, which left thousands of mostly petty drug suspects dead, but said it would be done differently and focus more on rehabilitating drug dependents.
Under former President Rodrigo Duterte, more than 6,000 mostly poor suspected drug dealers were killed in reported clashes with law enforcers. The widespread killings alarmed Western governments, including the United States, and sparked an International Criminal Court investigation as a possible crime against humanity.
Duterte had denied condoning extrajudicial killings in his so-called war on drugs but had openly threatened to kill suspects until his final years in power.
Police say there have been considerably fewer killings of drug suspects under Marcos, but human rights groups have still expressed alarm over the continued killings under the government crackdown and asked Marcos to cooperate with the ICC in investigating the killings that took place when Duterte was president and a longtime mayor of southern Davao city.
After the ICC rejected a Philippine government appeal to stop investigating the Duterte-era killings, Marcos said Tuesday that his administration would cut off contact with the Hague-based court.
“That ends all our involvement with the ICC because we can no longer appeal,” Marcos told reporters when asked to comment on the decision of the ICC appeals chamber. “At this point, we essentially are disengaging from any contact, from any communication, I guess, with the ICC.”
When he was still president, Duterte withdrew the Philippines from the ICC's founding treaty in 2019 after the court launched a preliminary examination into the thousands of killings under his anti-drugs crackdown.
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ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — Former President Donald Trump and Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan aren’t waiting until 2024 to fight over the future of the Republican Party.
Approaching the final months of his second term, Hogan is encouraging GOP voters to rally behind gubernatorial candidate Kelly Schulz, who served as labor secretary and commerce secretary in his administration. Trump, however, is backing Dan Cox, a state legislator who has said President Joe Biden’s victory shouldn’t have been certified, called former Vice President Mike Pence a “traitor” and sought to impeach Hogan for his pandemic policies.
The dynamics have turned next week’s GOP primary for governor into a proxy battle between Trump and Hogan, who are offering vastly different visions of the party’s future as they eye presidential runs in 2024. Hogan, who is prevented from seeking reelection because of term limits, is one of Trump’s most prominent GOP critics and has urged the party to move on from his divisive brand of politics. Trump, meanwhile, has spent much of his post-presidency lifting candidates who embrace his election lies.
“It’s difficult not to see this primary between Hogan-endorsed Kelly Schulz and Trump-endorsed Dan Cox in a broader context of national Republican politics,” said Mileah Kromer, an associate professor of political science at Goucher College in Towson, Maryland.
Whoever emerges from the GOP primary will face steep hurdles in a state that represents one of the best opportunities this year for a Democrat to take back a governor’s mansion. Democrats outnumber Republicans 2-1 in the state, but Hogan was able to win two terms by pledging to cut taxes, emphasizing bipartisanship and not being afraid to challenge Trump.
A poll last month by the Sarah T. Hughes Center for Politics at Goucher, The Baltimore Banner and WYPR found Schulz and Cox in a close race, with Cox at 25% and Schulz at 22% — within the poll’s margin of error of plus or minus 4.8 percentage points. Forty-four percent of Republican voters were undecided.
Two other Republicans are also in the race: Robin Ficker, a former state lawmaker who was a well-known sports heckler, and Joe Werner, an attorney.
The winner will take on the candidate who prevails in a crowded Democratic race that includes former U.S. Labor Secretary Tom Perez, bestselling author Wes Moore, Maryland Comptroller Peter Franchot and former U.S. Education Secretary John King.
The competing visions for the Republican Party were evident as GOP voters cast early ballots in the primary.
Republican Jeff Conley, 68, said he’s disappointed with the party’s current trajectory and voted for Schulz as a mark of his support for Hogan.
“I have been a Republican all my life, and the Trump people have hijacked the party, and I want it back,” Conley said. “Love Larry Hogan. I’d like to see him run and be president and bring a bunch of people with him who are reasonable and can get along.”
Christine Cirone, 50, however, said she voted for Cox, citing his opposition to abortion as well as an unsuccessful lawsuit he filed over Hogan’s COVID-19 policies. Trump’s endorsement, she said, was also an important factor in her vote.
“He’s an America First patriot. That’s exactly why I voted for him,” Cirone said at an early voting center in Annapolis.
Democrats have sought to meddle in the race to boost Cox’s standing in the primary, a tactic the party has used in other states this midterm season in the hopes of facing an easier opponent in the general election.
The Democratic Governors Association paid more than $1 million to broadcast an ad that emphasizes Cox’s conservative credentials, calling him “too close to Trump” and asserting that he will protect the Second Amendment “at all costs.”
“The math is easy,” Schulz said at a news conference with Hogan last month in front of Maryland’s Capitol to denounce the ad. “Spend a million now and save $5 million by not having to face me in the general election.”
She said Republican voters were “savvy” enough to recognize that “the best candidate is somebody that can win in November.”
Cox described the news conference as evidence his opponent is worried.
“It’s proof, I think, that we’re winning,” Cox told reporters. “The people of Maryland want change.”
Hogan has left open the possibility of running for the White House in 2024. He said last weekend on NBC’s “Meet the Press” that he believes voters are tired of the extremes in both parties and that there’s “growing demand for exactly what we’ve done in Maryland over the last eight years.”
Hogan has criticized Cox for organizing buses to Washington for the “Stop the Steal” rally that preceded the Jan. 6 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol by a violent mob of Trump supporters. Cox has said he didn’t go to the Capitol and left before the rioting began.
In a tweet he later deleted, Cox called Pence a “traitor” for refusing to go along with Trump’s demands not to certify the 2020 election, though he later expressed regret for using the word.
Trump has offered strong support for Cox while referring to Hogan and Schulz as RINOs, or Republicans In Name Only, a term of derision for those considered insufficiently loyal to the former president.
“More importantly, Dan will end Larry Hogan’s terrible RINO reign by defeating his ‘Never Trump’ successor, another low-energy RINO, Kelly Schulz,” Trump said in a statement Tuesday.
Hogan expressed doubts about whether this year’s gubernatorial primary reflected a proxy battle between himself and the former president.
“It’s about two different candidates and two different philosophies,” Hogan said after casting a ballot for Schulz last week.
Hogan said Schulz was the only Republican candidate able to build on his accomplishments and keep a Democrat out of the governor’s mansion.
“The other candidates in the Republican primary just have no chance whatsoever to run a competitive race,” he said.
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SPOKANE, Wash., Sept. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Kaspien Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: KSPN) ("Kaspien" or the "Company"), a leading e-commerce marketplace growth platform, will issue a press release including its financial results and business outlook as well as additional corporate updates. The Company also plans to file its quarterly Form 10-Q on the same day. The release and filing will be made available via the Investor Relations section of Kaspien's website.
About Kaspien
Kaspien Holdings Inc. (f/k/a Trans World Entertainment Corporation) (NASDAQ:KSPN) is a leading ecommerce marketplace growth platform, offering an expanding suite of software and services to help brands grow on Amazon, Walmart, Target, eBay, and other online marketplaces. Founded in 1972 as a brick-and-mortar retailer and rebranded as Kaspien in 2020, the Company has spent the last decade building and utilizing proprietary technologies for brand protection, marketing optimization, and fulfillment efficiency to generate rapid revenue growth for its partners. Through innovative strategies and best-in-class technologies, Kaspien has earned the trust of many leading brands, including 3M, Strider Bikes, and ZippyPaws. For more information, visit kaspien.com.
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Which artificial Christmas trees are best?
If you’re looking for a way to save time this holiday season, consider skipping a real tree and purchasing an artificial one instead. Artificial Christmas trees are low-maintenance, safer than real trees and will last you for years to come. There are many out there to choose from, so it’s important to consider height, width and lighting when picking the best tree for your home, office or other spaces in need of holiday cheer.
A top pick for many is the National Tree Company 9-foot Dunhill Fir. This beautiful tree comes with lights that will shine white or in color.
What to know before you buy an artificial Christmas tree
Benefits of artificial trees
If you like things easy, then an artificial Christmas tree is for you. Unlike real trees, you won’t have to water your artificial tree or sweep up any fallen needles. They are just as beautiful as real ones and will last you for a decade or more. Artificial trees are also less of a fire hazard than real trees, which dry out over time.
Height
One of the most important factors to consider when purchasing a Christmas tree is the right height for your space. A tree between 7-9 feet will fit most rooms. Leave around 12 inches between the top of your tree and the ceiling if you plan on adding a topper. For rooms with extra-tall ceilings, consider getting a taller tree to match, so that your ceiling doesn’t dwarf the tree.
Width
A consideration that is often easy to overlook is your tree’s width. Use a tape measure to determine how much space you have for the tree’s base in the intended spot. If space is tight, look for a slim tree. These are perfect for use in a corner or a smaller apartment. Manufacturers define slim trees by different measurements, so be sure to check the dimensions on each tree you’re considering.
What to look for in a quality artificial Christmas tree?
Tree types
Just like real trees, you can get artificial Christmas trees of different species. The most common types you’ll find are pine, fir and spruce trees. You can tell the difference between the varieties by how their needles grow. Pine needles grow in clusters, while spruce and fir needles grow out of the individual branches. Fir trees have soft needles, and spruce trees have spiky needles.
Hinged branches
Artificial trees with hinged branches usually come split into two or three different sections that you need to stack to form the full tree. Attached to these individual sections are hinged branches that fold down. As you assemble the tree, you’ll have to fluff out each branch. While trees with hinged branches can be more expensive than other types, the assembly is usually quick and easy.
Hooked branches
Assembling a tree with hooked branches is easy but might take a bit longer than hinged branches. Hooked branches attach to a base pole individually. It is easiest to start this process from the base of the tree and work your way up to the top. If you don’t mind spending some extra time putting up your tree, then this can be a cheaper option.
Lit vs. unlit
When searching for an artificial Christmas tree, you’ll find many lighting options. The cheapest option is to purchase a tree that has no lights. This allows you more creative freedom from year to year, as you are not locked in to one particular look. If you hate dealing with Christmas lights, a tree that comes pre-lit is an excellent solution. White and color lights are both available, and some trees can do both. For some pizazz, try a tree with fiber optics. These trees have fibers built into the actual branches and needles. Fiber optic trees usually have many colors and effects to choose from.
How much you can expect to spend on an artificial Christmas tree
For a quality tree that won’t completely break the bank, expect to pay between $100-$600. Opting for a shorter tree can dramatically lower your costs.
Artificial Christmas tree FAQ
Can I leave the lights on an artificial tree lit overnight?
A. Experts recommended unplugging your Christmas tree before leaving the house or going to bed. While artificial Christmas trees are safer than real ones, electrical problems can still occur. It is also important to not overload your circuits. This will prevent overheating.
Do artificial trees come with any decorations besides lights?
A. Some artificial trees come with extra decorations on their branches. Pinecones and berries are common additions to branches. If you’re looking for something a little extra, consider a flocked tree. These have branches covered in white powder to resemble a tree covered in snow.
What’s the best artificial Christmas tree to buy?
Top artificial Christmas tree
National Tree Company 9-foot Dunhill Fir
What you need to know: This lush artificial tree is perfect for those who want versatile lighting options from year to year.
What you’ll love: A lovely representation of a Dunhill Fir, this artificial Christmas tree is 9 feet tall and comes with two different colors options. You can choose between white or color lights that have nine different settings. The LEDs stay cool to the touch and shine brightly.
What you should consider: The needles on the tree are scratchy, so you might need to wear gloves when fluffing it out.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon and Home Depot
Top artificial Christmas tree for the money
National Tree Company North Valley 10-foot Spruce
What you need to know: This is a high-quality, realistic-looking tree that works great for those that don’t want a tree with a wide base.
What you’ll love: The build of this tree is sturdy, and it is easy to put together. You can choose from a wide range of heights from 4-16 feet. The metal base is durable and stable. You’ll love the full-bodied appearance of this tree.
What you should consider: This tree is heavy, has prickly branches and doesn’t come with lights.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon, Home Depot and Kohl’s
Worth checking out
National Tree Company 7-foot Kingswood Fir Slim
What you need to know: This is a great choice if you are looking for a slim artificial Christmas tree that is still of great quality.
What you’ll love: This tree fits perfectly in any corner. The branches are textured to look real, and the tree is lush and full. The metal base is sturdy and easy to put together. The assembly and shaping of the tree is quick and simple.
What you should consider: Some buyers have reported that this tree wobbles and that they had to secure it to the wall.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
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(iSeeCars) — If you’re in the market for a new car, you might be wondering what you should do with your old car.
Just as there are many places to buy a car, there are also many places where you can sell one. Or, you can even take on the process yourself and do a private sale.
If you’re looking for a convenient and hassle-free way to sell your vehicle, you should consider the online retailer Carvana. While selling a car to Carvana is convenient, is it a good idea? And how is it possible to sell your car without leaving your home? We answer these important questions and more.
Carvana: How it Works
While many automotive dealers shifted to an online-selling model in response to the Covid-19 pandemic, Carvana has actually been selling cars online since 2013. The Carvana car buying experience allows customers to handle every step of the car buying process completely online including purchasing, financing, and trading in. Carvana will even deliver the vehicle right to your door for free if you live within one of their local markets. Otherwise, you can pay a delivery fee or pick up your car at one of their famous vending machines at the location that’s most convenient for you. Carvana has a large inventory of over 15,000 vehicles, which have all undergone a 150-point inspection process. One potential downside is that Carvana doesn’t have any physical locations, so you cannot test drive their vehicles before purchasing. But, car buyers will have seven days after buying the car to try it in their everyday environment, and Carvana offers a seven-day money-back guarantee in case you decide you don’t want to keep the vehicle. All advertised prices are final, as Carvana offers no-haggle pricing. More information on How Carvana Works can be found here.
Will Carvana Buy Any Used Car?
According to Carvana’s website, they will buy any car as long as it’s newer than 1992, can safely perform a test drive, and has a working odometer.
How Do I Sell My Car to Carvana?
If you’ve never traded in a vehicle, you might not understand the process and how the car trade-in process works. Or, you might wonder how the process at Cavana differs from your local dealer. Here are the three basic steps to selling your car to Carvana:
Step 1: Do Your Research
Before you sell your car to Carvana, you should always do your research. You can refer to some helpful online tools to help you estimate your car’s trade-in value including the iSeeCars Price my Car Tool, Kelley Blue Book (KBB), or Edmunds. Understanding these prices can give you a starting point and help you understand how much your car is worth.
Step 2: Get Your Instant Offer
Make sure you have your vehicle’s VIN or license plate number handy and go to the Sell Your Car page on Carvana’s website. Then you can begin the process to get an instant offer from Carvana in less than two minutes. In fact, we did it ourselves using a stopwatch and clocked in at an impressive 1 minute 32 seconds.
The process is simple! After you enter your VIN or license plate number, you will likely be prompted to enter other vehicle details like your vehicle’s trim. It will then ask you to select one of the following: “sell” if you want to sell your vehicle outright, “trade in” if you are planning on buying another vehicle from Carvana, or “not sure” if you want to see what your offer is and decide later.
You’ll have to answer a few identifying questions and confirm details about your car including mileage, color, engine, and drivetrain, and then you will be prompted to answer more questions about the vehicle’s features. Lastly, you will have to answer questions about your vehicle’s condition such as if there are any scratches or dings, if it’s been in an accident, or if there’s any damage to the vehicle. It will also ask if there is a loan on your vehicle or if it is leased. In that case, you will have to enter your loan or leasing information. If you have a loan, make sure you have your loan company, remaining balance, and monthly payment information handy; and if you are leasing, you will need to know your lease company, payoff amount, and monthly payment.
When you’ve answered all the necessary questions, enter your email and select “get your offer.” It will calculate for around 30 seconds, and then your offer will appear. Or, if it is unable to give you an instant offer, it will let you know the offer is pending and you will receive it the next day. Remember, there’s no haggling and this offer is final. Once you complete the necessary information, a Carvana representative will contact you within three business days.
Step 3: Closing the Deal
The next step depends on if you are selling your car or trading it in.
Selling
If you decide to sell your car to Carvana without purchasing one from the retailer, it will ask you to upload a picture of your odometer, a picture of the vehicle title, and photo identification such as a driver’s license. If you don’t have a physical copy of your title, you can get one from your local DMV. It will also ask how you want to get paid, which includes three options: a physical printed check, a direct deposit into your checking account, or an instant payment to your debit card.
Then schedule an appointment for Carvana to come and pick up your vehicle.
When Carvana picks up the car, they will go through a checklist to make sure the vehicle is how you described it. Then they will issue you your check on the spot or process the payment to your account.
Trading In
If you decide to accept Carvana’s trade-in offer, and purchase a new vehicle from Carvana, you will apply your trade-in toward the purchase of your vehicle.
Your vehicle will then be picked up when your new one is delivered, or if you are picking your vehicle up from a vending machine, you will drop it off there. Your car will then be inspected to make sure it matches your description. Carvana will hold onto your car during your seven-day trial period in case you decide you don’t want to keep your new vehicle.
Will Carvana Pay Me the Most Money for My Used Car?
Just as you would when buying a car, it’s always a good idea to shop around. Keep in mind that your offer from Carvana is good for seven days, which gives you time to see if you can get a better offer elsewhere. Be sure to get prices from other dealers such as CarMax or other local dealers. (Be sure to refer to this article which details the process of selling a car to Carmax.) If you’re buying a car from Carvana, it might be tempting to buy and sell at the same place, but it might be worth the inconvenience if you can get a better offer from another retailer. Also, Carvana’s offer is haggle-free, while you might be able to negotiate with other dealers.
However, selling a car through Carvana or any used retailer will not get you as much money as doing a private sale through iSeeCars.com, Craigslist, or Autotrader. However, Carvana provides a more convenient selling experience, especially because it will save you the hassle of advertising the car and coordinating showings. Carvana will also handle all paperwork and registration information, whereas private sellers will have to make a trip to the dreaded DMV.
Bottom Line
Carvana offers a hassle-free way to sell your car versus selling to a private party or to another dealer. Unlike CarMax or other used car dealers, you can complete the entire transaction without leaving your home. However, this convenience can come at a cost. While Carvana offers competitive pricing for your used car, you might find a better offer at another car dealership or make even more money with a private sale.
If buying or selling a car online appeals to you, be sure to check out our articles about other online retailers including CarMax vs. Carvana and Carvana vs. VROOM to help you decide which used vehicle retailer is best for you.
Even if you aren’t convinced that online car shopping is for you, it doesn’t hurt to at least get your real offer from Carvana if you are selling your vehicle. After all, the whole process only takes two minutes!
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Ex-Twitter executive alleges reckless cybersecurity policies
(CNN) - A former employee is accusing Twitter of having major security issues and being mismanaged.
The claims come from whistleblower Peiter Zatko.
In a disclosure he sent to Congress and other agencies last month, Zatko said many Twitter staffers have access to sensitive information and central controls without proper oversight.
Zatko also said some of the higher-ups at Twitter have been trying to hide some of the company’s vulnerabilities.
According to the disclosure obtained by CNN, Twitter also allegedly does not properly delete user data after accounts are canceled.
Zatko was the company’s head of security before being let go earlier this year for poor performance.
Twitter also released a statement saying privacy and security are among its prime priorities.
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When former Indiana Gov. Mitch Daniels began pitching the idea of school choice – vouchers – the rhetoric was that this was a wise use of state funds to help poor kids in failing schools. Listening to political leaders now, it is abundantly clear the voucher scheme has grown far beyond those altruistic goals.
To no one’s surprise, the political maneuvering and ideological shenanigans reached a crescendo this spring as the Indiana General Assembly, with Gov. Eric Holcomb’s approval, expanded the voucher program’s budget to an estimated $500 million for fiscal year 2024 and $595 million in 2025. That’s up from $240 million in the current budget.
There are 36 voucher schools in Allen County and those counties contiguous. Most are in Allen County.
Last year, the maximum household income to qualify for a voucher for a family of four was $165,000. Next year, the maximum to receive this entitlement jumps to $220,000, a level of prosperity that would put a family in the country’s top 10% of households.
Betsy Wiley, president and CEO of the Institute for Quality Education, proclaims Indiana now has a universal voucher program. She also declared this to be an education-friendly budget.
We strenuously disagree.
The extraordinary disparity between the supermajority’s K-12 priorities this past session was highlighted by education blogger Steve Hinnefield: “In fiscal year 2024, state funding for vouchers will increase by 72.3%. That compares with a 5.4% increase in state spending for traditional public schools and a 16.2% increase for charter schools.”
If the principle was that taxpayer education money for K-12 should follow the child rather than the home district, then the cash has flowed well to parochial elementary and secondary schools. (Canterbury School does not accept vouchers.)
Since its inception in 2011, the voucher program’s budget has risen to accommodate more children from wealthier backgrounds, thus changing the argument from “helping the poor” to, as Wiley pointed out, a universal program. But unfortunately, the accountability and transparency piece has not changed.
“There’s no accountability because the state purposely does not want to look at how they’re spending the money,” said Ball State University professor Michael Shaffer, who spent nearly 30 years working as an educator and administrator in public and private schools.
Even with the voucher spigot turned to full blast, voucher schools do not have public meetings as school corporations are, rightly, forced to hold. These schools are not beholden to Freedom of Information Act laws that allow organizations to see how funds are used.
As the Indiana Coalition for Public Education pointed out, the State Board of Accounts cannot audit voucher schools.
Indiana voucher schools can turn away students, families and faculty for reasons that public schools cannot: students with learning disabilities, low test scores, or English as a second language learners. The schools can deny admission or faculty positions to people who do not align with the school’s non- academic principles, something public school corporations could be sued for doing. In addition, though these schools report test scores, curriculum matters are unchecked.
The door to school choice is open if one conforms to parochial traditions and partisan principles. And we’re paying for this evident blurring of church and state, which has consequences.
Earlier in the legislative session, Mishawaka Republican Sen. Ryan Mishler, chairman of the Senate Appropriations Committee, blasted a voucher school in his district – a school where his son was enrolled – for mishandling alleged “mistreatment and bullying” of students by staff.
In an open letter published in February, Mishler said administrators rebuffed him when he sought answers.
“The overall attitude seemed to be, ‘Who are you to interfere with our business?’ I must admit that I was very disturbed!” Mishler said.
Morally, the problem of bullying is a subject that knows no boundaries in terms of institutions, public or private. However, the school receives state funds and answers Mishler’s demands with a dismissive tone that could get a public school administrator publicly reprimanded or possibly even fired.
This kind of unaccountable contempt for the people’s generosity with tax dollars can’t possibly be what the framers of the state Constitution or generators of Indiana’s voucher plan intended. | https://www.journalgazette.net/opinion/editorials/general-assembly-has-turned-the-voucher-spigot-on-full-blast/article_fcac1eea-f0ea-11ed-b424-4fb5fb72aeee.html | 2023-05-13 05:08:43 | 0 | https://www.journalgazette.net/opinion/editorials/general-assembly-has-turned-the-voucher-spigot-on-full-blast/article_fcac1eea-f0ea-11ed-b424-4fb5fb72aeee.html |
Stocks closed higher on Wall Street after the government reported that inflation cooled more than expected last month, cementing expectations that the Federal Reserve is about to dial down the size of its interest rate hikes.
The Fed is widely expected to raise its benchmark rate a half-point Wednesday, smaller than the past four mega-increases of three-quarters of a point. The S&P 500 rose 0.7% Tuesday, the Nasdaq rose 1% and the Dow rose 0.3%. Treasury yields fell sharply.
On Tuesday:
The S&P 500 rose 29.09 points, or 0.7%, to 4,019.65.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 103.60 points, or 0.3%, to 34,108.64.
The Nasdaq rose 113.08 points, or 1%, to 11,256.81.
The Russell 2000 index of smaller companies rose 13.75 points, or 0.8%, to 1,832.36.
For the week:
The S&P 500 is up 85.27 points, or 2.2%.
The Dow is up 632.18 points, or 1.9%.
The Nasdaq is up 252.20 points, or 2.3%.
The Russell 2000 is up 35.70 points, or 2%.
For the year:
The S&P 500 is down 746.53 points, or 15.7%.
The Dow is down 2,229.66 points, or 6.1%.
The Nasdaq is down 4,388.16 points, or 28%.
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PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Jalen Hurts held a clipboard, wore a headset and paced the sideline with the same the look of consternation on his face as furious Philly fans in the stands as their stress tightened in another Eagles loss without the franchise quarterback.
Hurts and the Eagles didn’t like what they saw — and now, fully healthy or not, the banged-up, show-stopping QB might have to come to the rescue with everything he helped build on the brink of unraveling with one game left in the season.
“If Jalen’s able to go,” Eagles coach Nick Sirianni said, “he’ll go.”
That’s bit of a reason to exhale after the Eagles lost their second straight without Hurts, putting their hopes of securing the NFC’s top seed in jeopardy. Marshon Lattimore returned an interception 11 yards for a late touchdown, and the New Orleans Saints beat Philadelphia 20-10 on Sunday.
The Eagles need to beat the New York Giants next week to secure the top seed. A loss by Philly and a win by Dallas would give the Cowboys the NFC East title. Hurts is recuperating from a sprained right shoulder.
“His health is the No. 1 priority,” Sirianni said.
The Giants can rest their starters after clinching a playoff berth with a 38-10 win over Indianapolis. The Eagles can’t rest easy at the thought of a third straight start by backup QB Gardner Minshew.
“We have everything we ever wanted in front of us,” Minshew said.
And yes, that’s true. But their prospects of beating the Giants — or doing anything in the playoffs — are cloudy without Hurts.
“I’m not anybody that’s ever going to hit a panic button,” Sirianni said.
But in Hurts’ case, how about breaking some glass in case of emergency?
The Saints (7-9) won their third straight game as they remain in contention for a playoff spot down to the final weeks under first-year coach Dennis Allen. Taysom Hill had a 1-yard TD run in New Orleans’ surprising first half.
“We found a way to close them out the last three weeks,” Allen said. “That’s been good to see. That’s the kind of team I think we can be.”
Andy Dalton, who threw for 204 yards, completed his first 13 passes, including a 58-yard reception by Rashid Shaheed. That play set up one of two field goals by Wil Lutz in the first half that gave the Saints a 13-0 lead.
Minshew had a pass intercepted by Lattimore, who had missed 10 straight games with an abdominal injury, late in the fourth. The backup QB finished 18 of 32 passing for 274 yards, one touchdown and one interception in his second straight start and showed no signs he could ably lead the Eagles on a postseason run should Hurts get hurt again.
Minshew connected with A.J. Brown for a 78-yard touchdown late in the third that made it 13-10 and temporarily woke up the crowd — which had voraciously booed the Eagles most of the game — and an inept offense. But Minshew failed to convert on a fourth-down dive late in the fourth that cost his team as much as his late pick.
The Eagles were shut out in the first half for the first time this season.
“We just played terrible. That’s that,” wide receiver DeVonta Smith said.
The Eagles hadn’t allowed more than four sacks in a game this season but — playing without injured right tackle Lane Johnson — allowed five in the first half. The Eagles didn’t convert a first down until there were 12 seconds left in the half.
Even the play-calling was questionable. Instead of trying to help their backup QB by leaning a bit more on 1,000-yard rusher Miles Sanders, the Eagles gave him only two carries in the half.
Hurts seemingly solidified his MVP credentials without taking a snap. He most likely won’t win the award now, but the Eagles are significantly worse without the QB who tied a franchise record with 35 total touchdowns.
Eagles fans booed the team off the field and suddenly a team that expected to play two home games in the postseason is just trying get there with its confidence intact.
Jake Elliott kicked a 56-yard field goal for the Eagles.
“We never panicked or stressed or pressed,” Minshew said. “We just couldn’t make it happen.”
And the chances they can make it happen — that Super Bowl run that was in their grasp just three weeks ago — may be nonexistent without Hurts.
SACK HAPPY
The Eagles sacked Dalton seven times, their fifth consecutive game with six or more sacks — the longest streak by any team in the Super Bowl era.
They also became the first team to have four players with 10-plus sacks in a single season (Haason Reddick, Josh Sweat, Javon Hargrave and Brandon Graham) since individual sacks were first recorded in 1982.
INJURIES
Saints: OT Ryan Ramczyk suffered a hip injury.
Eagles: Sweat suffered a neck injury but had movement in all extremities after he was injured trying to make a tackle. The Eagles said Sweat was taken to a hospital as a precaution. The defensive end, who has 11 sacks this season, pounded the ground with his hands before he was removed from the field on a stretcher in the first quarter.
UP NEXT
The Saints finish at home against Carolina next Sunday.
The Eagles host the New York Giants next weekend with the No. 1 seed at stake.
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With each passing week, Samuel Brown’s role at Rutgers seems to grow.
The true freshman running back has slowly emerged as a key player out of the backfield for the Scarlet Knights (3-1, 0-1), gradually earning more reps as his first collegiate season has rolled on. He made his debut with one carry against Boston College, scored his first two career touchdowns against Wagner and has had the biggest rush of any of his teammates across each of the last two games against Temple and Iowa.
Brown is competing and thriving in a veteran unit without enrolling early like a majority of his fellow class of 2023 prospects, joining the program in the summer rather than the winter.
“Sam is a special young man coming here right from jump and he really worked his tail off to learn the offense,” Rutgers head coach Greg Schiano said last week. “He’s always in the building. He’s a very impressive young man who’s really gifted, his future is bright.”
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Brown spoke to the media for the first time since arriving on campus on Wednesday. Here’s what he said about his first month of college football, scoring his first touchdown and the work ethic that allowed him to have success:
Sam Brown:
Q: You’re in your first year here and you’re playing. What has that been like?
Brown: I would say it’s been a great opportunity to be playing as a true freshman. I give thanks to all the older guys, especially in the running back room: Kyle (Monangai), (Al-Shadee Salaam), Aaron (Young), Parker (Day). They put me under their wing and I wouldn’t be in the position I am without those guys.
Q: You didn’t enroll early like most players in your class. How difficult was it to come in and learn everything without having that extra time?
Brown: It was very difficult, but I just came to the facility extra once I come here, just to get down the playbook, go over film whenever I could, and over time, my confidence grew once I got on the field in practice.
Q: Your opportunities have been gradually increasing, you’ve been getting more and more reps. What do you think you’ve done to earn those opportunities?
Brown: I would just say my mindset is to go hard each and every day in practice. From that, I guess I’ve been grateful to get the opportunities to showcase my talents.
Q: You scored your first career touchdown a few weeks ago. What was that experience like? Was it what you expected it to be?
Brown: It was kind of surreal scoring in a college football game. I think everybody else would feel the same way I did in that situation.
Q: What’s been the biggest adjustment for you as you went from high school to college?
Brown: I would say the speed. It’s a lot faster, especially throughout our first game. But now it’s starting to slow up as the season goes on.
Q: How would you describe your run style? What would you say that do you do best?
Brown: I would just say I’m very versatile, I can do a lot of things. I can run, block, receive. Whatever is best for the team, I can do.
Q: You mention spending extra time in the facility. Coach mentioned your work ethic the other day too. Is that something you did in high school that’s carried over?
Brown: I would say so. My study of the game has gotten a lot better since I’ve gotten here, because in high school, you don’t have to know as much as you do at the college level. I would say my work ethic has always been really hard. I was always getting in extra lifts, on field workouts, things like that.
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Q: You’re getting to the point in the season where you’re facing Big Ten defenses regularly. What was it like going against that Iowa defense and what do you expect against Ohio State?
Brown: Iowa had a really good defense and Ohio State has a really good defense as well. I’m just looking forward to getting a chance to play.
Q: What do you think the environment will be like at Ohio Stadium? 100,000 people, how do you prepare yourself for that?
Brown: I prepare myself the same way every game. I go into the game thinking “whenever my name is called, I have to do my job.” I don’t think about what’s going on around me as far as the crowd and everything like that.
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Jordan Stout knelt just beyond the 50-yard line with nothing in front of him but a long snapper, open grass and a set of uprights. No lineman twice his size bearing down on him, no wind, no fans watching.
With his thumb and index finger nearly pinched together, Stout made a small indent in the ground. The mark was minuscule, but the details of holding, the rookie has learned, have to be perfect: Catch the ball. Spin it, laces aimed outward. Put the point of the ball exactly on the pinch-sized mark and hold it with your right index finger.
Over the past decade in Baltimore, giving the NFL’s best kicker the best possible ball to kick was never as easy as the Ravens made it look. It took hours in practice of doing the same thing over and over and over again. Before Tucker could be accurate, holder Sam Koch and long snapper Morgan Cox, and later Nick Moore, had to be precise.
So as Stout practiced at mandatory minicamp, the fourth-round pick from Penn State wore a GoPro on his helmet. The camera would show exactly what he saw, revealing the minute margin of error between a make and a miss.
“Hey, man, they’re all about millimeters and inches and all that stuff,” coach John Harbaugh said. “You want everything to be perfect.”
Stout caught Moore’s snap at the 50 and placed the ball on his mark. Tucker started his windup, taking one step before planting his left foot and swinging his powerful right leg. Tucker always has to end on a make.
The kick missed right. They’d have to keep going.
A new role
Every kicker wants the ball held in their own way. Those small differences matter. And for the first 10 years of his career, Tucker knew to trust his holder. The most accurate kicker in NFL history almost always had Koch, whom former Ravens special teams coordinator Jerry Rosburg considered the game’s greatest holder.
That changed when Koch retired this offseason after 16 years. Stout, though, didn’t know he’d been drafted as Koch’s replacement. Stout had gotten a sense the Ravens were going to pick him in the fourth round. But he also knew Koch was still on the roster.
“I had no idea Sam was going to retire,” Stout said. “They told me probably five or six days before he retired that it was going to happen.”
On the day of the draft, general manager Eric DeCosta and Harbaugh called Koch to tell him they were considering taking a punter. That’s when he knew his time as the longest-tenured player in Ravens history might be coming to an end.
“Me and my wife had had many talks, but I appreciate them giving me that call,” Koch said. “I remember saying to them, I was like, ‘Look, this is a business decision, and this is your business. You guys have to do what you think is best for the Ravens.’”
“Sam couldn’t have been better about it,” Tucker said. “He understood. He’s content.”
Tucker and Stout quickly began working together, attempting to replicate what Tucker and Koch had built over their decade-long partnership. The Ravens enlisted Koch’s help, too, hiring him as a special teams consultant.
“We’ve already worked on some punting and holding aspects of his game,” Koch said at the news conference May 20 announcing his retirement. “So, I’m just going to try to teach him everything I have and put everything I have into making him the best punter this league has seen.”
That veteran experience is invaluable for the rookie.
“He was in the league for 16 years; I’ve barely been alive that long,” Stout, 23, said of Koch. “Each day I think I have it all figured out, and then he comes out with one or two new things I had no idea that I should even think about. Over the past month and a half, my consistency has gone through the roof.”
Even though Stout didn’t hold in a game until he was in college, he always practiced. His coaches told him from a young age in Virginia to make himself valuable by knowing how to punt, handle field goals and kickoffs and hold. Stout served as a holder for only one season at Penn State, in 2020, before giving up the job last season to take on more kicking roles. Now a holder again, Stout said he feels like he’s picking up where he left off.
‘Get behind the eyes’
Each kicker is different, and Tucker is a nerd for the details. It starts with the snap.
Tucker said that in his nine years with Cox, and now his second with Moore, he’s enjoyed consistent snaps, making it easy for the holder to spin the laces toward the goal post. If the kick needs to go left, the laces will face slightly left, and the opposite for a kick heading right.
“The ball can essentially kick itself at that point,” Tucker said. “I’ve joked before: I’m a system kicker. In a sense, it is true. When the different facets of the system all work exactly how they’re supposed to, it does make my job so much easier.”
Yet there’s pressure in holding the ball for someone as accomplished as Tucker, a five-time All-Pro. If Stout makes just one mistake, Tucker could do everything right and still miss his kick.
“That’s what I thought about it first: ‘This is going to be stressful. Holding Justin Tucker, I need to be perfect,’” Stout said. “But then you look at it as an opportunity. I’m about to hold for Justin Tucker. I’m going to be great, and then that’s going to make Justin better, and then I’m going to go down in history as the best holder. So it’s pretty cool.”
Part of the challenge of holding, Stout said, is spinning the laces. That’s where the GoPros come in.
The cameras weren’t initially for studying film. A few years ago, Tucker said he wore one on his helmet because he thought it looked cool. He’d get to see himself kicking the ball just as he did in practice, and that was entertaining. But he quickly realized what an important teaching tool it could be.
“We determined that every once in a while, we need to put the GoPro on to get behind the eyes, get the point of view from the kicker and punter or the holder or even the snapper,” Tucker said. “Sometimes we’ll put the GoPro on the snapper’s head, and it’s all a bunch of upside-down video, which can just really just more than anything just make you dizzy. But it started off as, like, entertainment value, and then we decided that, ‘Hey, we can we can really see what Jordan is seeing.’”
The Ravens record every kick and punt they take, but the video is normally taken from a distance, captured by cameras on poles high above the practice fields at their Owings Mills facility. If Tucker and Koch ever disagreed about the spot of the ball, they’d have no way of knowing who was right.
With Stout’s GoPro, now the Ravens do.
“One would think with Sam, it was this thing that just clicked and then it was ingrained in us, and in a sense that’s true, but it’s something that we had to work at every single day,” Tucker said. “Jordan is essentially trying to catch up on 16 years’ worth of hard work and continuity and the comfort of being out on the field and holding the ball.”
End with a make
Stout and Tucker lined up again. Stout knelt on the 50, needing that one final kick from Tucker to sail between the goal posts.
As he had before, Stout marked the spot and held his arm in the air while Tucker lined up. Three steps back, two to the left and a quick stab of his right foot into the turf. Stout looked up at Tucker to catch his gaze, waiting to see in the kicker’s eyes that he was ready.
This was the seventh attempt from 60 yards during the final minicamp practice, and Tucker was frustrated. He expected to make these kicks. His 66-yarder to defeat the Detroit Lions last season was an NFL record.
On this hot May day, Tucker had made two of his first four attempts, but had just missed two in a row. So he lined up one more time.
Stout caught the snap and spun the laces forward. Tucker took a step forward before planting his left foot and driving the ball.
The kick had plenty of distance, and this time it was good. Tucker seemed relieved. He and Stout had been in sync on that one. Their GoPro footage wouldn’t tell them any differently.
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Standout North Tahoe High School student receives latest award honoring financial industry trailblazer.
MINNEAPOLIS, June 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Resolute Family of Companies, a private equity firm and family office specializing in real estate and technology, announced today that it has recognized North Tahoe High School student, Laura Bravo-Perez, as the latest recipient of the Marcy Olson Memorial Scholarship.
"We are honored to have the opportunity to support Laura Bravo-Perez as she begins her pursuit of a career in finance, while at the same time recognizing the contributions of our dear friend and colleague, Marcy Olson," said Thomas J. Powell, founder of Resolute. "Marcy was a true leader in the industry and a role model and champion for women working in finance. Though her absence left an immense void in our hearts, each of us at Resolute has grown significantly because of her."
The Marcy Olson Memorial Scholarship aims to provide multi-year support for young women who are seeking careers and leadership positions throughout the financial industry. This year's recipient, Laura Bravo-Perez, has excelled both in and out of the classroom. Along with a weighted grade point average of 4.35, Bravo-Perez has also served on La Fuerza Latina's Citizens Climate Lobby student group, and she regularly volunteers with Toys for Tots, where she acts as a community donation resource organizer.
"It brought me joy to see that with the money I was receiving, what seemed like a far-reaching goal was actually going to become a reality," said Laura Bravo-Perez. "Thanks to everyone who was part of this generosity. I am looking forward to majoring in economics while exploring what the world has to offer beyond the Lake Tahoe region."
Bravo-Perez will be the first person in her family to earn a college degree and will be attending Stanford University. Her goal is to create financial literacy for other people of color and those from low-income communities.
The Marcy Olson Memorial Scholarship was established in 2020 in remembrance of Marcy Olson, who served as a managing director at Resolute for nearly 15 years. Not only was she an early pioneer in commercial real estate financing, but Marcy was also highly skilled at capital-raising and debt placement and served as a finance and real estate mentor to women. Additionally, Marcy was an avid skier, mountain biker, and scuba diver, as well as a mother to her stepson, and best friend to her husband, John "J.O." Olson.
Through the scholarship, Bravo-Perez will receive approximately $20,000 over four years. Previous recipients include Taya Matt and Maya Wong.
To learn more about the Marcy Olson Memorial Scholarship or to donate, please visit the Marcy Olson Memorial Scholarship page.
About the Resolute Family of Companies
The Resolute Family of Companies ("Resolute") is a private equity firm and family office that specializes in real estate and technology. The firm capitalizes on the experience and extensive knowledge set of its executive team to strategically advance its growth and value-add objectives. Having successfully managed through multiple economic cycles, the executive team has built its reputation on achieving measurable results.
For more information, please visit www.resolutecapitalpartners.com.
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DULUTH, Minn. (AP) _ Allete Inc. (ALE) on Wednesday reported third-quarter earnings of $33.7 million.
On a per-share basis, the Duluth, Minnesota-based company said it had profit of 59 cents.
The power company owner posted revenue of $388.3 million in the period.
Allete expects full-year earnings to be $3.60 to $3.90 per share.
Allete shares have dropped 18% since the beginning of the year. The stock has decreased 15% in the last 12 months.
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Tribune Editorial: New puzzle pages coming in the Tribune print editions
Published 8:50 pm Tuesday, June 27, 2023
Next week, the Albert Lea Tribune will introduce new puzzle pages in the newspaper on both Wednesday and Saturday.
Puzzles have always been a popular part of the newspaper, and because of that we put a lot of thought into what goes on those pages while managing rising costs from syndicated puzzle companies.
Though you will notice a change from what has been on in the past, we believe the puzzles that will be provided will be enjoyable.
The Wednesday paper will continue to provide crossword puzzles, Crypto Quote and Sudoku. In addition to those, however, will be new games called Letter Logic and another called Scrambled Pun.
With the Letter Logic game, you are given a crossword grid and a list of words that you have to figure out how to fit in the squares. The game provides one letter to give you a start. Scrambled Puns is similar to the Jumble word game from newspapers of the past.
On Saturdays, the crossword puzzle, Str8ts and Sudoku will remain — though the Sudoku games come from new companies — while there will also be a word search and a game called Codewords. With Codewords, numbers are substituted for letters in the crossword grid, and it gives you a few letters to start with.
One day of the Sudoku puzzles, along with the word search and Scrambled Pun game come from a man named Charles Waterford, a retired school teacher for over 30 years, who creates puzzle books with the help of his grandchildren. The family endeavor is known as Purple Rose Puzzles.
Waterford and his family maintain a website that contains a virtual plethora of puzzles that are free of charge to download, as well as puzzle books at a modest price.
We hope you will check these puzzles out.
Not only are the games fun, but research shows that memory and thinking skills may also improve with regular practice. | https://www.albertleatribune.com/2023/06/tribune-editorial-new-puzzle-pages-coming-in-the-tribune-print-editions/ | 2023-06-28 02:13:08 | 1 | https://www.albertleatribune.com/2023/06/tribune-editorial-new-puzzle-pages-coming-in-the-tribune-print-editions/ |
WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) – AAA says the demand for Kansas roadside service increased during the arctic blast and the Christmas travel holiday.
AAA says crews responded to help 1,425 in 2022 compared to 673 in 2021. The top service requests were for batteries, tows, and flat tires.
Here are a few tips that will help keep your car running all winter long:
- Take your car to a mechanic and have them check the following: battery, antifreeze level, thermostat, heater, brakes, and defroster.
- Make sure your tires have adequate tread. If the treads are worn, replace them. Ideally, you should look at snow tires that have treads that provide better traction and are equipped to handle extreme winter driving conditions.
- Inspect your vehicle’s lights. Make sure the front and rear lights are working properly, especially the flashing hazard lights.
- It’s possible that your windshield wiper fluid may freeze at some point during the winter months, so instead of toughing it out until spring, exchange the fluid with one made especially for freezing or below-freezing conditions.
- Speaking of windshield wipers, it’s a good idea to purchase winter wiper blades. They’re made to cut through snow and ice instead of using regular blades all year long.
- Check the spray nozzles of your windshield-washer system. Sometimes, they get blocked by debris. You can use a needle or pin to clear blocked nozzles.
- Road salt commonly used during the winter months can damage your car’s paint. Rinsing it off every once in a while can help, but a good wash and a coat of fresh wax will go a long way in preventing corrosion — keeping your vehicle looking like new. | https://www.ksn.com/news/state-regional/aaa-demand-this-christmas-doubles-due-to-the-arctic-blast/ | 2022-12-27 22:34:26 | 1 | https://www.ksn.com/news/state-regional/aaa-demand-this-christmas-doubles-due-to-the-arctic-blast/ |
After their return from the NHL All-Star break ended in a loss, the Boston Bruins now get a chance to reset on the road this week.
The best team in the NHL kicks off its first of two February trips outside its time zone with a Tuesday visit to the Dallas Stars, who hold a two-point lead atop the Western Conference standings.
Boston dropped a 2-1 Saturday decision to Washington for just its second home loss of the season in regulation. Nick Foligno scored the Bruins’ lone goal.
“Our effort was there but I just think the urgency and execution weren’t,” Foligno said. “There’s no excuse for it. That’s something this group has always found a way to do. … We’ve got a good chance to go on the road now after a break and find our game and make sure we have that desperation.”
Despite winning just one of its last five games, Boston still has a seven-point lead over Carolina atop the East.
The skill and talent of players like David Pastrnak, who ranks second in the NHL with 38 goals, has helped the Bruins more often than not this season.
While desperation has been a common trait of many recent opponents, the Bruins have not reached the same level enough.
“With our skill level, usually things go our way,” Bruins coach Jim Montgomery said on Saturday. “But the thing we’re starting to see now is teams are fighting for their lives and there’s a lot of desperation. I think it’s only going to get amplified. We’re going to have to start matching that.”
The return of forward Jake DeBrusk from hand and lower-body injuries suffered in the Jan. 2 Winter Classic is coming soon.
“Not yet, but he is going through the steps,” Montgomery said when asked of DeBrusk’s status. “Doubtful for (Tuesday), probable for (Nashville) Thursday. … We’re missing his speed and ability to track down pucks whether it’s on the forecheck or stripping guys from behind.”
The Stars are 5-2-3 in a 10-game span after Saturday’s 3-1 loss to Tampa Bay, a team two points behind second-place Toronto in Boston’s Atlantic Division.
Jamie Benn scored a game-tying goal in the second period, but the Lightning controlled the final frame by compiling a 15-5 shots advantage and scoring twice with less than a minute to play.
Scott Wedgewood made 28 saves in his first outing since a Jan. 19 shutout at Los Angeles.
“l didn’t like how we handled the last five minutes,” Stars coach Peter DeBoer said. “It’s a good learning lesson for our group against teams like that. You can’t sit in the shell. You can’t stand around because they’ll expose you.”
The same lesson is likely true against a Boston team that won the first of two meetings in the season series, 3-1 on Oct. 25. Pastrnak had a goal and an assist.
“You learn things every time you play a team like (Tampa),” DeBoer said. “That’s a multiple Stanley Cup champion over there. That’s one of the hottest teams in the league over the past two months, so I think there’s multiple lessons out there (Saturday).”
Benn became the 379th player in NHL history to play in 1,000 career regular-season games on Feb. 6 against Anaheim.
Prior to Saturday, Roope Hintz had scored in three straight games and Jason Robertson had three assists over a pair of contests.
A first-time All-Star earlier this month, Robertson is seventh in the NHL with 33 goals. He joined Benn and Tyler Seguin as active stars to post consecutive 30-goal seasons for Dallas.
–Field Level Media | https://www.krqe.com/sports/nhl-hockey/bruins-tussle-with-stars-in-showdown-of-conference-leaders/ | 2023-02-14 21:58:33 | 1 | https://www.krqe.com/sports/nhl-hockey/bruins-tussle-with-stars-in-showdown-of-conference-leaders/ |
SYDNEY, June 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The International Accreditation Forum (IAF) established a global certificate database to help industry and regulators verify valid accredited certifications across the globe.
https://www.iafcertsearch.org/
Supporters include : https://www.iafcertsearch.org/letters-of-support
3M, AIRBUS, DUPONT, S&P Global, AT&T, Marsh, SATAIR, NUPRESS, EcoVadis, Givvable, Trust Your Supplier, CRIF, FIFO Capital, Givvable, SFDA, US DOE, UNIDO, Natural Resources Canada, IEA - International Energy Agency, IATF - International Automotive Task Force, IAQG - International Aerospace Quality Group, GATAN, Global Harmonization Working Party, Clean Energy Ministerial, Consip, Dental Trade Alliance, ISO Technical Committee, Material Exchange, Quest Forum, EFAC, ABCB, Gattorna Alignment.
IAF CertSearch, currently includes around 650,000 valid Management System certifications from over 150 economies which represent approximately 40% of Management System certifications globally.
World leading organisations have written to the IAF to encourage IAF members to support mandatory uploading of accredited certifications to the database so that it's 100% populated which will provide industry with a reliable and efficient means of verifying the validity of certifications across supply chains and borders. Strong interest has been received from companies seeking to verify ESG related certifications across the globe as they implement net zero strategies i.e. ISO 14001 Environmental Management, ISO 50,001 Energy Management.
IAF members will vote whether or not certification bodies will be required to upload all valid certifications to the database for the purpose of verification on July 4th 2022. IAF has conducted thorough market research to understand the level of interest from industry. So far over 10,000 organisations have participated in surveys indicating overwhelming support for the database to be 100% populated.
People who wish to provide feedback can participate in a 3 questions survey
https://forms.gle/xGmSi9JnxFVdhkM89
Or write letters of support to info@iafcertsearch.org
Supporter Quotes
"On behalf of 3M, I am writing to express our support for mandatory participation in the IAF's global certification database IAFCertSearch. We believe IAFCertSearch is a tool which is greatly needed for effective international and domestic commercial transactions. Whilst the database operates well, it does not include all certifications and therefore cannot be relied upon"
Ranjit Thakur, 3M
Dir, Global Disruptive Technology & Energy Management
"Global trade relies on swift exchange of digital information. Complex global supply chains are commonplace in today's world and so buyers and suppliers expect that certification bodies and accreditation bodies will work together to facilitate digital verification of accredited certification."
Crystal Sharp, DuPont
Global Quality Manager, Dupont
"To ensure that accreditation remains relevant and valuable in this modern world and to reduce technical barriers to trade, we urge you to support the proposal to make the IAF CertSearch Database a mandatory requirement for all certification bodies"
Thomas Kaiser, AIRBUS
Supply Chain & Quality Manager
"In these extraordinary times, we write to you to call for urgent actions to support essential changes to the IAF CertSearch database. "
Beth Ford , AT&T Services, Inc.
Sr. Sourcing Manager
"If IAF's global certificate database is fully populated, accurate and reliable S&P Global can use it to verify ESG related certifications and use this information to support ESG ratings produced by S&P Global ensuring that organisations are recognised for meeting such standards "
Kevin Bourne S&P Global Sustainable1
Managing Director, Head of Investment Research
"IAF's global certificate database is a tool which is greatly needed for the insurance sector; however it can only be used if it is accurate and reliable, therefore it must include all certifications globally."
Paul Johnson, Marsh
Head of Marsh Advisory, Pacific
Why is IAF CertSearch important?
· It helps to facilitate the verification of valid accredited MS certifications around the world, supporting domestic and international trade.
· It helps industry and regulators gain transparency across their global supply chains and networks, reducing risk, improving compliance and governance.
· It improves integrity, awareness, trust and value of accreditation whilst preventing fraudulent and counterfeit certificates.
With over 2,500 certification bodies and 71 IAF MLA signatory accreditation bodies globally, validation of certifications across supply chains can be difficult. The aggregation of certification data in one global database - IAFCertSearch - makes the validation process simple and efficient.
The database also helps organizations demonstrate that organizations in their supply chains meet environmental, social, and governance standards. Verifiers can create watch lists and be alerted if there is a change to the status of a certificate, creating real time information to verifiers, helping them to manage risk across their supply chain or portfolio.
About the IAF
IAF is an association of like-minded organizations dedicated to reducing risk for businesses and its customers by assuring them that accredited certificates may be relied on around the world.
"Certified once, accepted everywhere".
Contact information
info@iafcertsearch.org
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IAF Database statistics as at 6th of June 2022
- 648,716 valid accredited certifications
- 1,230 active Certification Bodies
- 70 active IAF MLA Signatory Accreditation Bodies
- Certifications from 162 economies
- Popular standards
- Key Industries: food supply, agriculture, medical, pharmaceuticals, automotive, aerospace, manufacturing
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NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with Jen Kates from the Kaiser Family Foundation about what it means that President Biden has declared the COVID public health emergency over for the United States in May.
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NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with Jen Kates from the Kaiser Family Foundation about what it means that President Biden has declared the COVID public health emergency over for the United States in May.
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LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas — Drag racing became popular in Little Rock during the pandemic, and it's a problem that we've been investigating for the past two years.
As more people stayed home due to COVID, that gave others the opportunity to take to the streets and test the limits of the law.
This dangerous activity led to the deaths of two innocent people: Tricia and Jeremy McCool.
Their family describes them as being made for each other and they expected them to be together forever— but forever came too soon for their family.
"It was absolutely horrible. I mean it still doesn't seem possible," said Jayson McCool, Jeremy's brother.
It was a normal Saturday afternoon in March 2022 when the couple was driving on I-30 in Little Rock.
Jayson said no one knew where exactly they were going, but suspected that they were going to the movies.
The police report shows that Byron Chavez-Velazquez was also driving down that interstate racing when he rear-ended the McCool's car— which forced both vehicles off the road into a line of trees.
The McCools were thrown from their car, and both died from their injuries.
"It's absolutely senseless," said Jayson. "I mean, this isn't your Saturday night folks drag racing out in the middle of nowhere. These people are running 120 miles per hour down Interstate 30 at 2 o'clock in the afternoon."
The police report also reveals that Velazquez did not have a license and was driving someone else's car.
Prosecutors charged him with two counts of negligent homicide, but those charges are only misdemeanors.
He will have a jury trial later this year, and if he's found guilty the maximum time Velazquez could serve is up to a year in jail.
Tricia's mother is also suing Velazquez for $4 million in damages.
According to Arkansas State Police, this is the only case of a person dying from racing on the interstate.
"When you have instances where drag racing is involved, that is a decision that somebody makes to initiate dangerous behavior on the roadways, and that always affects other people," said Sergeant Cody Williams with Arkansas State Police Troop A.
He added that since more people have returned to work, troopers have seen the number of racing incidents go down.
State police explained that there are more patrols on the interstates and that has helped deter those who want to break the law.
"Usually our trooper will pull on scene, and initiate his emergency equipment. most of the time just his blue lights, and most of the time the cars will disperse fairly quickly," said Sgt. Williams.
Jeremy and Tricia's family hopes this never happens to anyone else, and they wish the penalties for this crime were higher.
"There's no justice in it whatsoever," said Jeremy. | https://www.5newsonline.com/article/news/local/interstate-racing-death-pinebluff-couple/91-ad9a9178-e30c-407d-98a4-c18631303dd3 | 2023-02-14 15:05:12 | 1 | https://www.5newsonline.com/article/news/local/interstate-racing-death-pinebluff-couple/91-ad9a9178-e30c-407d-98a4-c18631303dd3 |
Police inaction moves to center of Uvalde shooting probe
(AP) - The actions — or more notably, the inaction — of a school district police chief and other law enforcement officers moved swiftly to the center of the investigation into this week’s shocking school shooting in Uvalde, Texas,
The delay in confronting the shooter — who was inside the school for more than an hour — could lead to discipline, lawsuits and even criminal charges against police.
The attack that left 19 children and two teachers dead in a fourth-grade classroom was the nation’s deadliest school shooting in nearly a decade, and for three days police offered a confusing and sometimes contradictory timeline that drew public anger and frustration.
By Friday, authorities acknowledged that students and teachers repeatedly begged 911 operators for help while the police chief told more than a dozen officers to wait in a hallway at Robb Elementary School. Officials said he believed that the suspect was barricaded inside adjoining classrooms and that there was no longer an active attack.
The chief’s decision — and the officers’ apparent willingness to follow his directives against established active-shooter protocols — prompted questions about whether more lives were lost because officers did not act faster to stop the gunman, and who should be held responsible.
“In these cases, I think the court of public opinion is far worse than any court of law or police department administrative trial,” said Joe Giacalone, a retired New York police sergeant. “This has been handled so terribly on so many levels, there will be a sacrificial lamb here or there.”
As the gunman fired at students, law enforcement officers from other agencies urged the school police chief to let them move in because children were in danger, two law enforcement officials said.
The officials spoke on condition of anonymity because they had not been authorized to talk publicly about the investigation.
One of the officials said audio recordings from the scene captured officers from other agencies telling the school police chief that the shooter was still active and that the priority was to stop him. But it wasn’t clear why the school chief ignored their warnings.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott, who at a news conference earlier in the week lauded the police for saving lives, said he had been misled about the initial response and promised there would be investigations into “exactly who knew what, when, who was in charge” and what they did.
“The bottom line would be: Why did they not choose the strategy that would have been best to get in there and to eliminate the killer and to rescue the children?” Abbott said.
Criminal charges are rarely pursued against law enforcement in school shootings. A notable exception was the former school resource officer accused of hiding during the 2018 shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida, that left 17 people dead.
Potential administrative punishments — meted out by the department itself — could range from a suspension or docked pay to forced resignation or retirement or outright termination.
In terms of civil liability, the legal doctrine called “qualified immunity,” which shields police officers from lawsuits unless their actions violate clearly established laws, could also be at play in future litigation.
The Uvalde School District police chief, Pete Arredondo, decided that the group of officers should wait to confront the assailant, on the belief that the active attack was over, according to Steven McCraw, the head of the Texas Department of Public Safety.
The crisis ended shortly after officers used keys from a janitor to open the classroom door, entered the room and shot and killed Ramos.
Arredondo could not be reached for comment Friday, and Uvalde officers were stationed outside his home, but they would not say why.
Prosecutors will have to decide whether Arredondo’s decision and the officers’ inaction constituted a tragic mistake or criminal negligence, said Laurie Levenson, a former federal prosecutor who is a professor at Loyola Law School in Los Angeles.
Levenson said prosecutors could bring state felony charges of criminally negligent homicide, though she said federal civil rights charges would be unlikely because they require intent.
“I don’t know that we expect every officer to make a perfect decision on the spot,” she said. “But waiting this long — given what we know about how shooters act — predictably leads to tragedy.”
In the Parkland case, former Broward County Deputy Scot Peterson is scheduled to go to trial in September on charges of child neglect resulting in great bodily harm, culpable negligence and perjury. He has said he did the best he could at the time.
The “unprecedented and irresponsible” decision by Florida prosecutors to bring a criminal case against Peterson might lead to other police elsewhere being “stripped of their liberty” and facing decades in prison “solely because a finding is made after the fact that things could have been handled differently,” Mark Eiglarsh, the former deputy’s attorney, said in an email.
Maria Haberfeld, a professor at John Jay College of Criminal Justice in New York, said the police department’s policies, procedures and training will be scrutinized to see whether the officers on the ground in Uvalde followed them.
If they did, and criminal charges are still brought, she said it would send a chilling message to police nationwide. “If you follow your procedures, you’re still brought up on charges. So what’s the point of having procedures?” she said.
But Jorge Colina, a former Miami police chief, wants to know more about what was going through the minds of the officers inside the school as the chief told them to wait in the hall.
“Did someone challenge the decision there?” he said. “Did someone raise an objection at least?”
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Associated Press writers Jim Vertuno in Uvalde, Texas; Jake Bleiberg in Dallas; Terry Spencer in Fort Lauderdale, Florida; and Mike Balsamo in Washington, D.C., contributed to this report.
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Fukai's 20-Plus Years of Experience to Guide WTIA Member Companies Through Dynamic Policy Landscape
SEATTLE, Sept. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Washington Technology Industry Association (WTIA), a non-profit organization dedicated to fostering a robust, equity-centered technology sector that empowers thriving communities, today announced the appointment of Kelly Fukai as the Vice President of Government and Community Affairs. A seasoned professional with more than 20 years of experience, Fukai is the member trade organization's leading subject matter expert on policy formation and will oversee all aspects of government and community affairs.
Fukai's priorities include legislative advocacy, electoral politics and regulatory issues. Her team will facilitate policy coordination among the US Blockchain Coalition sponsored by WTIA as well as continuing the integration of the recent sea.citi acquisition to bolster WTIA community affairs programs.
"Kelly has a history of learning complex policy topics and also brings a rich background in community outreach," said Michael Schutzler, WTIA CEO. "Her experience and skills will clearly strengthen our position as a partner in advocacy work, and she embodies our core values of diversity, entrepreneurial spirit, servant leadership and radical transparency. We are lucky to have her join our team."
Fukai most recently served as the Manager of Public and External Affairs at the Spokane International Airport. As the representative of the airport, she managed relationships with local, regional, state and federal policymakers, government entities, trade organizations and other community organizations.
Her impressive career in the private sector includes more than four years at Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories and more than 16 years at the energy company Avista. She has a history of volunteer and community work that includes the Washington State Transportation Commission, Washington State University Spokane Advisory Board, College Success Foundation, MultiCare Inland Northwest Foundation, Girl Scouts of Eastern Washington and Northern Idaho, Tree of Sharing, Spokane County United Way and Meals on Wheels.
"Joining WTIA presents a unique opportunity to drive diversity, equity and inclusion forward in the technology sector while guiding the industry's public policy engagement," said Fukai. "Working with our member organizations, government officials, and community leaders to advocate and promote good public policy which reflects the needs of the industry and the community at large will ensure our state remains the leader in technology innovation."
About WTIA
Washington Technology Industry Association (WTIA) is a consortium that includes a not-for-profit member trade association, a not-for-profit tech apprenticeship intermediary (Apprenti), and a for profit corporation providing business services (HRBI). The organization's mission is to foster a robust, equity-centered technology sector that empowers thriving communities. We recruit technology companies and allies that view diversity as a competitive advantage, value collaboration as essential to sustainable growth, and fully embrace the opportunity to partner with and empower the communities in which we operate.
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VOLUSIA COUNTY, Fla – Smoke from a wildfire is affecting parts of Daytona and Ormond Beach, as confirmed by fire officials on Sunday.
The Bunnell District of the Florida Forest Service has reported that a wildfire is currently being fought in Tiger Bay State Forest. The fire has spread across an estimated area of 750 acres, however, it has been brought under control with 75% containment.
The fire is deep in the forest, with no businesses or homes being in any immediate danger. However, it is likely that people visiting the Daytona and Ormond Beach areas may experience significant smoke in the air.
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PARIS (AP) — The stakes are high, the fight nasty and the party of centrist President Emmanuel Macron is the one to beat. But to a visitor from outer space, June’s parliamentary election in France could look like a contest between the far right and the hard-left.
A month before the first round of voting, the campaign for the 577 seats in France’s lower house of parliament has been brutal. Pressure has been mounting since the April presidential election when Macron won a second mandate, beating far-right leader Marine Le Pen in the run-off to quash her third bid for the job.
The pot bubbled over when Le Pen’s political nemesis, hard-left leader Jean-Luc Melenchon, clinched alliances with a swath of leftist parties, positioning himself to outdo both her and, he hopes, Macron, in June.
So for now, Le Pen sees Melenchon as her main opponent, as she seeks to keep her National Rally party politically relevant with a good showing in parliament.
Her party’s campaign slogan, “The Only Opposition to Macron,” attests to her rivalry with the hard-left leader.
Melenchon himself, bolstered by his alliances, has set his sights higher, declaring that he will steal Macron’s majority to become France’s next prime minister — an appointment made by the president alone.
Le Pen’s hopes are less grandiose: to create a “powerful” parliamentary group — at least 15 lawmakers — that would accord her anti-immigration party more speaking time and other privileges so it can be heard, and harass the powerful.
Le Pen mocks Melenchon as the “court jester” who will never be prime minister. But with enough votes, she told RTL radio this week, Melenchon could transform the National Assembly into a squatters’ heaven of leftist causes, “with defenders of (anarchist) Black Blocs, defenders of burkinis, those who want to disarm the police, those who want to open up prisons because prisons aren’t nice.”
For her party’s interim president, Melenchon represents “a threat to the Republic.”
“I think that extremism today is located on the side of Mr. Melenchon,” Jordan Bardella said at a news conference, using the precise label the French press favors for his own far-right party.
Le Pen and Melenchon are longstanding political enemies. But for Le Pen the animosity has clearly deepened with the leftist alliance Melenchon concluded with Socialists, Communists and Greens that strengthens his hand. Le Pen’s party refused an alliance with the upstart far-right presidential candidate Eric Zemmour, who stole some of her party’s known figures but finished with only 7% of the vote.
Paradoxically, while Le Pen placed second in the presidential race, compared to Melenchon’s third place, and lifted the far-right to an unprecedented electoral performance, her party goes into the June 12 and 19 legislative elections in a weaker position than Melenchon, backed by his alliances.
France’s legislative voting system favors the president and all but prevents Le Pen’s party from clawing deeply into the majority. Only eight National Rally lawmakers won seats in the last election. Le Pen, looking to renew her seat, is among the 569 candidates her party is fielding around France.
“It’s a very brutal campaign … At the same time, it’s a campaign where you don’t see a real debate, where lots of French have the impression that their daily problems aren’t addressed,” said far-right expert Jean-Yves Camus. It is also, he added, “a rather surreal campaign with Mr. Melenchon saying, ‘Me, prime minister.’”
Macron’s party and its centrist allies hold over 300 seats in the outgoing parliament. Still, his Republic on the Move has changed its name to Renaissance and allied with other centrists.
“This will be the toughest campaign,” the president warned his party’s candidates this week. “Our country is divided.”
Divisions, drama, and tough rhetoric aren’t new to French elections.
“France is a country where the political tradition is extremely divisive,” Camus said. “You have the impression of two parts of the country that have a hard time talking.” | https://cw33.com/news/international/ap-international/emmanuel-who-far-right-fighting-hard-left-for-french-vote/ | 2022-05-15 06:03:43 | 1 | https://cw33.com/news/international/ap-international/emmanuel-who-far-right-fighting-hard-left-for-french-vote/ |
Angels first. Brandon Marsh singles to right center field. Mike Trout singles to right center field. Brandon Marsh to second. Shohei Ohtani flies out to deep center field to Kevin Kiermaier. Mike Trout to second. Brandon Marsh to third. Anthony Rendon grounds out to shallow infield, Brandon Lowe to Yandy Diaz. Brandon Marsh scores. Jared Walsh singles to right field. Mike Trout scores. Jack Mayfield strikes out on a foul tip.
2 runs, 3 hits, 0 errors, 1 left on. Angels 2, Rays 0.
Angels second. Chad Wallach flies out to deep left field to Randy Arozarena. Luis Rengifo doubles to deep right center field. Andrew Velazquez doubles to deep right field. Luis Rengifo scores. Brandon Marsh out on a sacrifice fly to right center field to Kevin Kiermaier. Andrew Velazquez scores. Mike Trout homers to center field. Shohei Ohtani grounds out to first base, Yandy Diaz to Corey Kluber.
3 runs, 3 hits, 0 errors, 0 left on. Angels 5, Rays 0.
Angels third. Anthony Rendon strikes out on a foul tip. Jared Walsh singles to right center field. Jack Mayfield singles to center field. Jared Walsh to second. Chad Wallach homers to left field. Jack Mayfield scores. Jared Walsh scores. Luis Rengifo singles to center field. Andrew Velazquez lines out to center field to Kevin Kiermaier. Brandon Marsh singles to left field, advances to 2nd. Luis Rengifo to third. Mike Trout grounds out to shortstop, Wander Franco to Yandy Diaz.
3 runs, 5 hits, 0 errors, 2 left on. Angels 8, Rays 0.
Angels eighth. Andrew Velazquez singles to center field. Brandon Marsh reaches on a fielder's choice to second base. Andrew Velazquez out at second. Mike Trout homers to center field. Brandon Marsh scores. Shohei Ohtani doubles to deep right field. Anthony Rendon homers to center field. Shohei Ohtani scores. Jared Walsh doubles to deep left center field. Aaron Whitefield lines out to deep left field to Randy Arozarena. Chad Wallach flies out to center field to Kevin Kiermaier.
4 runs, 5 hits, 0 errors, 1 left on. Angels 12, Rays 0. | https://www.sfgate.com/sports/article/Tampa-Bay-L-A-Angels-Runs-17164173.php | 2022-05-11 05:10:51 | 1 | https://www.sfgate.com/sports/article/Tampa-Bay-L-A-Angels-Runs-17164173.php |
HOUSTON, Sept. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --
WHAT
9/11 Remembrance Ceremony
Presented by One Body Networking Inc. in partnership with NAACP Houston Branch
WHEN
Saturday, September 10, 2022 from 9 a.m. until 1:30 p.m.
WHERE
Young Women's College Preparatory Academy, 1906 Cleburne Street, Houston, TX 77004
WHO
- Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner
- U.S. Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee, 18th District
- U. S. Congressman Al Green, 9th District
- HISD Superintendent Millard House
- Houston Councilwoman Dr. Carolyn Evans-Shabazz, District D
- Metro Police Chief Vera Bumpers
- Assistant HFD Chief Rodney West
- NAACP President Bishop James Dixon
- Janice Weaver, President & Founder, One Body Networking, Inc.
- Students, community leaders, and guests
VISUAL OPPORTUNITIES
Salute to First Responders
Blood Donors Giving Blood
Scholarship Presentation
Live Musical Vocalist Performances
One Body Networking Inc. is 501(c)3 non-profit organization that has built around paying it forward by hosting blood drives. The successful first annual blood drive was held at the Texas Woman Empowerment Center. Since then, One Body Networking, Inc. has continued hosting its official blood drive tour throughout Houston with various non-profit and educational institutions. Our motto is, "It's in your blood to save a life. We are many members, but One Body." For more information, visit https://onebodynetworking.org.
The mission of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) Houston Branch is to ensure the political, educational, housing, social, and economic equality of rights of all persons and to eliminate race-based discrimination. The Houston Branch is committed to advocating and serving our most vulnerable communities, who experiencing the brunt of food and health insecurities, during this COVID-19 Pandemic. For more information, visit https://naacphouston.org.
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ROCKVILLE, Md., July 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- After one and a half years of disruptive learning, nearly 100% of Prek-12 students returned to school full time by the third quarter of 2021.
That's one of the findings of SIMBA's just-published report PreK-12 Enrollment and Demographics 2022-2023, which examines data, trends, and outlook for students enrolled in public and private schools in the US. Along with broader enrollment and demographic trends, the report identifies how COVID has impacted enrollment, and other key drivers.
For example, digital and online learning, which surged during the pandemic, continues to grow and play a major role in US schools, and is spurring the federal government to ensure uninterrupted internet connections. The FCC is pushing for 1Mbps per student bandwidth goal; as of late 2021 59% of districts or 18.8 million students and 7,675 school districts met or exceeded that goal. This focus on online and digital learning also is necessitating a corresponding increase in the availability and use of digital learning materials.
The report also identifies the total numbers of enrolled students and schools. In the 2020-2021 school year, there were 19,254 public school districts and 98,609 public schools. California has the highest number with 10,328 public school, followed by Texas with 9,002 and then New York with 4,807. Enrollment in public elementary and secondary schools trended up from 47.2 million in 2020 to 50.6 million in 2021, a 7.3% increase. That growth has been driven by increasing birth rates, immigration and expanding access to prekindergarten. The report also reveals that total public school enrollment is expected to increase at a slower rate through fall 2030.
Changes in enrollment of certain types of schools are also examined. For example, homeschooling, charter schools and virtual schools all reported enrollment increases during the pandemic. Charter schools in particular continue to grow rapidly: in 2020-2021 there were 7,644 charter schools serving 3.5 million students; in 2019-2020 there were 7,547 charter schools serving 3.4 million students. This increase is a continuation of a larger trend: in 2000 there were 1,993 charter schools serving just 448,000 students.
Overall, though private school enrollment dropped from a total of 11.6% of students in 2000 down to 10.1% in 2019, (representing 5.7 million students; remaining the same number as it was in 2018). Other trends include a declining enrollment in Catholic schools, and an increasing support for the notion of school choice.
Simba's new report identifies other trends as well of importance to those serving the educational market. For example, the study found that the growth in ELL (English Language Learners) was growing with 5.1 million students in the 2019-2020 school year. Overall graduation rates recently increased as well.
Some negative trends are also surfaced in the report. One is the problem of dropping out or disenrollment, notably highest in preschool and kindergarten, which has created long lasting serious fiscal consequences for schools. The report also notes that efforts to provide universal PreK is moving slowly, declining in the 2019-2020 to 2020-2021 years in nearly every state. Furthermore, socioeconomic gaps have widened as students who did not have access to computers, reliable connectivity, and productive instruction fell further behind their better-situated schoolmates. The report notes that these factors might stimulate the market for products that can remediate learning gaps and address standards across multiple grade levels as traditional schooling resumes
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HOUSTON, June 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Flutura Business Solutions LLC, a Houston-based industrial IoT intelligence provider, today announced a multi-year agreement with Petrogenium USA LLC, a leading energy consultancy, to deliver fully integrated and digitalized projects, products and services. This agreement brings together the unique expertise of Petrogenium, with over 300 years of collective oil and gas expertise, and Flutura's next-gen subject matter expertise in energy sector digitalization.
"Flutura offers a blueprint for a digitalization future for our customers, working from the equipment to the process and then the system level," said Paul Newman, President of Petrogenium USA LLC. "Many companies are still struggling to get digitalization off the ground to deliver both value and scale. Petrogenium with Futura can deliver deep engineering and domain expertise, combining operational knowledge with Flutura's grounding in economics and data science. We have partnered to deliver maximum value to our customers. The result is profitable operations that meet current shareholder demands, as well as de-risking future operations and reducing time to value. This is a win-win for our customers."
Flutura, an energy AI company scaling customers into the digital age, powers large scale operational transformation using its industry pioneering Cerebra Cognitive Digital Twin solution. Flutura's Cerebra Portfolio of Industrial AI solutions, ranked #1 by customers in the industry gold standard, Gartner's Voice of Customer research, leverages deep verticalized Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning capabilities to impact operational efficiency improvements and system reliability to support organizations through their digitalization and Energy Transition journeys.
"We are excited to partner with Petrogenium," says Srikanth Muralidhara, Flutura's co-founder & Chief Customer Officer. "With its deep subject matter expertise in process excellence and first-quartile refinery performance, Petrogenium is in an excellent partner to transform digitization efforts in the energy industry. Our combined expertise can support energy and manufacturing companies unlock significant value from their current operation," he said. "With the current focus on how to operationalize the energy transition, the industry is at an inflection point. This agreement will help the smooth transition during this period of rapid change and resilience."
About Petrogenium USA LLC
Petrogenium offers over a century of collective subject matter expertise, combined with the unique owner's mentality of an operator. "We understand what our customers are going through, as we have stood in their shoes and made these tough decisions before," says Paul Newman, President of Petrogenium USA. "We can bring our asset ownership experience in solving today's challenges for operators, deciding where to invest their resources to ensure continued profitability as well as reducing their carbon footprint."
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Flutura is a pioneering Industrial AI company focused on unlocking high-value operational outcomes for the Energy, Chemicals, Process Manufacturing & Heavy Engineering industries. Its industry-leading platform Cerebra has advanced capabilities to integrate First Principle-based and Machine Learning based models to generate actionable business insights for reliability, production excellence, supply chain, and quality functions to impact yield, uptime & sustainability outcomes for industrial facilities. Flutura's vision is to unlock a billion-dollar in outcomes for its customers and empower 100,000 industrial engineers on leveraging data science for solving engineering problems.
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Turtle recovering after being hit by a car while ‘looking for love’ during mating season
BOYCE, Va. (Gray News) – A snapping turtle’s shell was broken while likely on the hunt for love, and employees at the Blue Ridge Wildlife Center are helping it put back the pieces.
According to the center, many turtle species are mating this time of year and crossing roads to find potential partners, often getting hit in the process.
A Good Samaritan saw this turtle on the road and brought it in for care, the center said in a post on Facebook.
The turtle suffered severe fractures to the upper portion of its shell. According to the center, the body cavity could be seen, but there was no penetration.
“Given the large portion of missing bone, the prognosis is guarded, but we are doing everything possible to get this turtle healed up and hopefully back out later this year,” the center wrote in the post.
If you find an uninjured turtle near the road and are in a safe position to stop, only move it across the road and in the direction it was headed.
“Never move a turtle to a ‘better location,’ like a pond, lake or area away from a highway. They know where they want to be,” the center explained.
The wildlife center also said to never lift a turtle by the tail because it could cause permanent spinal damage, and to never make them bite a stick or other object as it could damage or break its jaw.
Lift the turtle from the hind end to scoot it safely across the road.
“Never put your hands near the face of ANY turtle as ALL turtles are capable of biting,” the center warned.
If you spot an injured turtle, call your closest wildlife rehabilitator for help.
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AUSTIN, Texas, July 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Oracle Corporation (NYSE: ORCL) will welcome customers and partners to the industry's most important event, Oracle CloudWorld Las Vegas, on October 17-20, 2022. With keynotes featuring customers and executives sharing practical lessons, more than 1,200 technical and strategic sessions, and comprehensive hands-on training opportunities, Oracle CloudWorld is the premier venue for business and IT leaders to learn how to create and keep a competitive advantage.
With Oracle CloudWorld on the horizon, Oracle's cloud business is gaining significant momentum. In the most recent fiscal quarter ending May 31, 2022, total cloud revenues (IaaS plus PaaS) were up 19% in USD, up 22% in constant currency to $2.9 billion. Infrastructure cloud (IaaS) revenues were $792 million, up 36% in USD and up 39% in constant currency. Fusion ERP cloud (SaaS) revenues were $569 million, up 20% in USD and up 23% in constant currency. NetSuite ERP cloud (SaaS) revenues were $574 million, up 27% in USD and up 30% in constant currency. Other SaaS revenue of $955 million, up 4% in USD and up 7% in constant currency.
"As we prepare to welcome our customers to Oracle CloudWorld in Las Vegas this fall, I am thrilled about the strong growth we have seen across our entire portfolio of cloud applications and infrastructure," said Oracle CEO, Safra Catz. "We look forward to helping customers of all sizes and in every industry discover even more ways they can drive revenue, maximize profitability and improve their businesses with Oracle Cloud."
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Walker family attorney questions why Akron officers turned of body cam mics
CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) - As the Jayland Walker investigation continues, his family’s attorney, Bobby DiCello, is once again calling out city leaders - claiming a lack of transparency regarding the body cam video that was just released by the city of Akron.
Walker, of Akron, was shot and killed by Akron police after a chase that followed a traffic stop.
Police said Walker fired a shot at them as he tried to speed away while driving southbound on Route 8.
They opened fire when he jumped out of his car, after exiting the highway and made what police said was a threatening gesture in their direction.
Eight officers fired at Walker. A gun was found in his car.
At issue now, according to DiCello, is that in recently released body worn camera video officers turn off their microphones as they discuss what happened.
Akron police body worn camera guidelines allow for officers, who are discussing an investigation, to turn off the audio portion of their body cams.
DiCello, however, took exception to the decision by supervisors to have the officers turn off their mics.
“We don’t agree the silencing of the mics was warranted,” DiCello said.
Also in question is why the video was not included as part of the initial release following parameters of a city ordinance that requires the release of body worn camera video.
“We haven’t received the type of dialogue I think we were promised, the kind of transparency, as far as video is concerned,” DiCello said, “I don’t know what they’re doing, it takes not too long to download videos, put them on a drive and publish them.”
Akron officials are letting the investigation play out without much comment, but they do believe that they were well within the parameters of the city ordinance in regards to video initially released.
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Spending to rise 8.3% in 2022
CLEVELAND, Aug. 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- US healthcare expenditures are forecast to increase 6.2% annually in nominal dollars through 2026, according to Healthcare: United States, a report recently released by Freedonia Focus Reports. In real (inflation-adjusted) terms, spending is projected to rise 2.2% annually from 2021 to 2026. Providers of healthcare services and products are expected to benefit from continued growth in consumer incomes and a projected rise in the number of acute and chronic conditions driven by the aging of the US population. In addition, inflation is projected to represent a significant component of nominal growth in healthcare expenditures. Faster gains in nominal value terms will be constrained by efforts to limit growth in healthcare spending by public and private healthcare insurance plans, state and federal government agencies, and employers that purchase healthcare insurance. Efforts span measures to help individuals become healthier as well as experimenting with different types of payment models.
Healthcare expenditures are projected to increase 8.3% in 2022. An elevated rate of inflation throughout the economy and the labor shortages facing providers of healthcare services will contribute to strong gains. In addition, as cases subsided in spring 2022, many individuals returned to regular routine healthcare based in doctors' offices and outpatient clinics that may have been postponed due to high COVID-19 spread earlier in the year as well as in past years. Strong capacity utilization early in the year, due to the Omicron wave of COVID-19, will have also supported gains. In real terms, healthcare expenditures are expected to increase 1.1% in 2022.
These and other key insights are featured in Healthcare: United States. This report forecasts to 2022 and 2026 US healthcare expenditures in nominal and real (inflation-adjusted) US dollars. Total nominal expenditures are segmented by type in terms of:
- hospital
- physician and clinical
- dental
- other professional providers (e.g., chiropractors, speech therapists)
- nursing and continuing care retirement facilities
- home healthcare
- other providers, such as assisted living facilities, community centers, and residential intellectual and developmental disability facilities
- prescription drug retail sales
- other medical product retail sales, such as disposable medical supplies, durable medical equipment, and non-prescription drugs
- nonpersonal healthcare expenditures, such as net cost of private healthcare insurance, medical structures and equipment, and public health activities
Total nominal expenditures are also segmented by funding source as follows:
- private insurance
- Medicare
- Medicaid
- out-of-pocket
- investment
- other funding sources such as veteran's insurance programs, public welfare programs, and public health activities
To illustrate historical trends, total healthcare expenditures in nominal and real terms, and the various segments in nominal terms, are provided in annual series from 2011 to 2021.
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THE HAGUE, Netherlands, Sept. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Consistently empowering MSMEs growth in Indonesia, PT Bank Rakyat Indonesia (Persero) Tbk. (IDX: BBRI) has successfully assisted them in bringing their products in front of thousands of visitors at the largest Eurasian cultural festival in the world, the Tong Tong Fair, at the Center of The Hague, Netherlands, from 1 September to 12 September 2022.
Empowering MSMEs to compete in the global market is a long journey. BRI has been taking part in educating MSMEs to implement professional financial management, marketing, branding to find stories behind their products thus increasing product uniqueness and competitiveness. BRI has also been assisting MSMEs to go digital to widen their market shares.
"We need to support the MSMEs directly because merely submitting funds is not enough. BRI continues to strive for local MSMEs to recognize their full potential and penetrate the global market. One of our efforts is bringing them to the Tong-Tong Fair," said Amam Sukriyanto, Director of Small and Medium Business BRI.
In addition, BRI carries out a business matching strategy to bring together consumers from abroad with local MSMEs through the MSME EXPO(RT) BRILIANPRENEUR, an annual event to support MSMEs to go global.
In 2021, the BRIlianpreneur EXPO(RT) recorded a total transaction of US$72.13 million business-matching transactions, exceeding the company's set target of US$65 million. 110 buyers from 31 countries, including the United States, the European Union, the Middle East, Australia, etc. attended the event.
"MSMEs in Indonesia have enormous potential with a variety of unique products that are favored by international consumers. Our goal is for MSMEs to develop the best-quality products in line with market needs," added Amam.
In Q2 2022, BRI's MSME loan portfolio grew by 9.81% year-on-year (YoY) from IDR 837.82 trillion in Q2 2021 to IDR 920 trillion in Q2 2022, making the proportion of MSME loans compared to BRI's total loans to 83.27%. Furthermore, BRI managed to disburse loans of IDR 1,104.79 trillion (8.75% YoY growth) in the same period.
The entire credit sector recorded a positive increase, with the main pillars being the micro segment (15.07% growth), the consumer segment (5.27%), the corporate segment (3.76% growth), and the small and medium segment (2.71% growth).
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Yes, it's only November 3. Yes, you still may have leftover Halloween candy.
But there's no avoiding it: The holidays are here.
Starbucks holiday cups and special drink-and-food items officially returns to menus Thursday.
"Nothing says the most magical time of the year like the Starbucks red cup returning," Starbucks wrote in a statement. "This year is extra special as Starbucks celebrates 25 years of the iconic holiday cup and the return of a full menu of seasonal handcrafted beverages and festive food."
Starting Nov. 3, the holiday beverage list officially returns with the Peppermint Mocha, which turns 20 years old this holiday; Caramel Brulée Latte; Chestnut Praline Latte; Toasted White Chocolate Mocha; Irish Cream Cold Brew; and the nondairy Iced Sugar Cookie Almondmilk Latte.
Holiday treats for the 2022 season include the debut of the Chocolate Pistachio Swirl alongside Starbucks favorites the Reindeer Cake Pop, Sugar Plum Cheese Danish, Cranberry Bliss Bar and Snowman Cookie.
By the way, if see the big 2-0 next to the Peppermint Mocha made you feel nostalgic, you're not alone.
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Starbucks noted its Christmas Blend coffee was its first holiday beverage ever on the menu, debuting in 1984.
Its first handcrafted holiday beverage came in 1986. Can you guess it? The Eggnog Latte, created by Dave Olsen by steaming up a pitcher of eggnog and milk. | https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/national-international/starbucks-red-holiday-cups-for-the-2022-season-are-officially-here/3937976/ | 2022-11-03 19:18:18 | 1 | https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/national-international/starbucks-red-holiday-cups-for-the-2022-season-are-officially-here/3937976/ |
PARIS (AP) — French labor leaders hope to bring more than 1 million demonstrators again into the streets Tuesday in the latest clash of wills with the government over its plans to push back France’s retirement age.
For both sides, the nationwide strikes and protests are an important test. French President Emmanuel Macron's government says it is determined to push through his election pledge to reform France's pension system. Labor unions and left-wing legislators fighting in parliament against Macron's plans are counting on protesters to turn out massively to strengthen their efforts to kill the bill.
A first round of strikes and protests brought out between 1 million and 2 million demonstrators earlier this month, including many tens of thousands in Paris. Labor leaders are aiming to at least match or even better those numbers on Tuesday, with another big demonstration planned Tuesday afternoon in Paris and close to 250 others expected elsewhere.
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Positions are hardening on both sides as lawmakers begin locking horns in parliament over the government's bill that would raise the retirement age from 62 to 64.
On Monday, Macron described the reform as “essential.” His prime minister, Elisabeth Borne, insisted this past weekend that raising the retirement age to 64 is “no longer negotiable.”
Strikes and protesters intend to prove otherwise.
Rail operator SNCF warned of major network disruptions Tuesday because of strikes. It recommended that passengers cancel or postpone trips and work remotely if possible.
Strikes also hit some schools and other sectors. Radio station France Inter played music instead of its usual morning talk shows and apologized to its listeners because employees are striking. | https://www.bostonglobe.com/2023/01/31/world/strikes-protests-hit-france-round-2-pension-battle/ | 2023-01-31 09:36:26 | 0 | https://www.bostonglobe.com/2023/01/31/world/strikes-protests-hit-france-round-2-pension-battle/ |
Sunday Summaries from Mexican football (home teams listed first):
- Metaverse engineers reportedly getting paid ‘mind-boggling’ sums
- Horoscope for Saturday, 4/08/23 by Christopher Renstrom
- 436 iPhones stolen from Apple Store in brazen fashion
- Popular Disneyland ride breaks down, shows 'Bill Sucks' graffiti
- Warriors now just have to beat tanking Blazers to avoid play-in
- Most rafted river in CA fueled by record-breaking Sierra winter
- This humble shop makes the best cookie in San Francisco
- Top cyclist Ethan Boyes hit and killed by driver in SF, cops say
- 11 gadgets to boost your WFH productivity
- Ex-Theranos executive headed to prison after losing appeal
- The worst Warriors hot take of the year has officially arrived
- SF hometown hero Ali Wong's Netflix show is hard to watch | https://www.sfgate.com/sports/article/mexican-summaries-17886826.php | 2023-04-09 06:56:05 | 0 | https://www.sfgate.com/sports/article/mexican-summaries-17886826.php |
How Monumental Sports investment impacts Mystics
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Baptist official in Louisiana arrested on sex crime charges
GRANT PARISH, La. (KALB/Gray News) - A prominent Louisiana Baptist leader in the central Louisiana area has been arrested, law enforcement said.
Daryl Stagg, 60, of Pollock, was arrested on Thursday and is being held at the Grant Parish Detention Center in Colfax.
The Louisiana Baptist Convention confirmed that Stagg has been the associational mission strategist for the Big Creek and CenLa Baptist associations.
Stagg has been charged with felonies: three counts each of oral sexual battery, first degree rape, aggravated crimes against nature and indecent behavior with juveniles.
Bond has been set at $500,000. He remains in jail at this time.
The Grant Parish Sheriff’s Office said that there will be a press conference on Monday to discuss a recent investigation involving sex crimes with young children as victims.
Sheriff Steven McCain said that he is concerned that there may be other victims related to the case. The Union Parish and Rapides Parish Sheriff’s Offices will be at the press conference as well.
In a statement, the Louisiana Baptist Convention said it doesn’t have comment on the matter being investigated: “However, more importantly, our prayers are with all those involved for an appropriate and healing resolution to this matter. Daryl Stagg is not an employee of the Louisiana Baptist Convention, nor does the Convention provide oversight or supervision of him.”
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Woman facing animal neglect charges after emaciated dog found in crate in apartment
DES MOINES, Iowa (KCRG/Gray News) - Police in Des Moines made an arrest Tuesday after the Animal Rescue League of Iowa rescued an emaciated Great Dane.
Alexandria Byron, 26, of Des Moines, faces animal neglect charges, KCRG reports.
ARL staff said the dog, named Kal, was found shut in a crate with no food or water in an apartment. Kal was immediately taken to the Animal Rescue League Emergency Care Team for treatment.
The Care team noted that Kal’s body had no muscle mass and weighed just 44 pounds. They noted he was so dehydrated and emaciated that his head and eyes were sunken in.
The ARL said Kal is now on a careful refeeding program and IV fluids in order to help him safely regain fluids and regain his weight.
In the latest update from police about this case, Kal is said to be gaining weight under the care of the Miracle Medical veterinary team at the Animal Rescue League of Iowa.
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VATICAN CITY — The wives of two Ukrainian soldiers defending the Mariupol steel mill met with Pope Francis on Wednesday and begged him to intervene to arrange for a third-party evacuation of the troops before Russian soldiers capture or kill them.
Standing by her side, Yuliia Fedusiuk, told Francis that food and water were running out in the mill, that some soldiers were injured or dead and that those who are alive were ready to lay down their arms if they could be evacuated to a third country.
“They will not go to Russian captivity because they will be tortured and killed,” Fedusiuk told Francis, according to a video of the encounter shot by another member of their entourage, Pyotr Verzilov, a prominent member of the Russian protest group Pussy Riot who is working on a documentary about Ukraine.
Prokopenko’s husband, Denys Prokopenko, is the commander of the Azov Regiment in the Azovstal mill, while Fedusiuk’s husband, Arseniy Fedusiuk, is one of the Azov fighters who have been defending the mill from encroaching Russian forces for more than two months.
The young women have been in Italy for over two weeks seeking to rally international support for a diplomatic resolution to the standoff at the plant, the last holdout of Ukrainian resistance in the strategic port city.
Francis, who has been hobbled by knee trouble that makes walking and standing painful, stood up to greet the women, a gesture he didn’t extend to others who lined up to see him Wednesday at the end of the audience. He held their hands as they wept, blessed them and said he had spoken about the plight of the soldiers with Cardinal Konrad Krajewski, whom he has dispatched to Ukraine.
Verzilov told Francis that time was running out for the troops in the Azovstal mill.
“We feel that if some emergency intervention does not happen in the next few days it will end in a big tragedy,” Verzilov told The Associated Press afterward. He said Francis said he was aware of the standoff. “He understands how tragic it is and will do what he can.”
The United Nations and the International Committee of the Red Cross have organized a series of evacuations of civilians from the mill, which had sheltered hundreds of people in its warren of underground tunnels and bunkers. But soldiers, and apparently some of their family members, have stayed behind.
Verzilov, the Russian activist and a publisher of independent news site Mediazona, said Turkey has been trying to seek a resolution to the standoff, but that none had been found.
“Our soldiers are ready to be evacuated to a third country. They are ready to lay down their arms in case of evacuation to a third country,” Propkopenko told journalists after the brief meeting. “We all are ready to help them I hope.”
Fedusiuk said her husband had recently asked her to research how to survive without water.
“Water is running out. They have no food, no water, no medicine,” she said. “They are dying every day. Every day one or two injured soldiers are dying.”
She said she understood some civilians, who were relatives of the soldiers, remained in the mill because they feared they would be identified at Russian-run “filtration camps” along the evacuation route and wouldn’t be allowed to enter Ukrainian territory.
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Trisha Thomas contributed to this report.
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Follow the AP’s coverage of the war at https://apnews.com/hub/russia-ukraine | https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/wives-of-mariupol-defenders-to-pope-you-are-our-last-hope/2022/05/11/4b1ab7c2-d138-11ec-886b-df76183d233f_story.html | 2022-05-11 15:26:36 | 1 | https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/wives-of-mariupol-defenders-to-pope-you-are-our-last-hope/2022/05/11/4b1ab7c2-d138-11ec-886b-df76183d233f_story.html |
Hundreds of thousands march in Poland anti-government protests to show support for democracy
WARSAW, Poland (AP) — Hundreds of thousands of people marched in an anti-government protest in Poland’s capital on Sunday, with citizens traveling from across the country to voice their anger at officials who they say have eroded democratic norms and created fears that the nation is following Hungary and Turkey down the path to autocracy.
Warsaw Mayor Rafal Trzaskowski, who belongs to the opposition party that led the march, estimated that 500,000 people took part. The Onet news portal estimated there there were at least 300,000 at the march’s culmination.
Large crowds also gathered in Krakow and other cities across the nation of 38 million people, showing frustration with a government that critics accuse of violating the constitution and eroding fundamental rights in Poland, a country long hailed as model of peaceful and democratic change.
Former President Lech Walesa, the leader of the Solidarity movement that played a historic role in toppling communism in Poland, marched alongside the leader of the opposition Civic Platform party, former Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk.
The Warsaw crowd cheered the two men, both of whom are reviled by the ruling Law and Justice party led by Jaroslaw Kaczynski, and at times chanted “Democracy!” and “Constitution!”
The crowd marched from the office of Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki and past the seat of President Andrzej Duda, ending at the historic Royal Castle, where Tusk hailed the huge turnout and pledged to fight to win an autumn election and undo the what he described as profound harm and division inflicted on the nation.
“We are going to these elections to win and to right human wrongs. I promise you victory, a settlement of evil, compensation for human wrongs and reconciliation among Poles,” Tusk told the crowd.
The government spokesman, Piotr Mueller, accused Tusk and Walesa of “trying to overthrow the government.”
Tusk had called on Poles to march with him for the sake of the nation’s future — a message that resonated for Radek Tusinski, 49, who arrived with his wife and two young children. A handmade sign reading “I cannot give up freedom” was attached to their baby stroller.
Tuskinski said he worries about the creeping return of an authoritarian system similar to what he remembers from his childhood.
“We want a free country for our children,” he said.
Supporters of the march have warned that the election might be the nation’s last chance to stop the erosion of democracy under the ruling party, Law and Justice, amid growing fears that the fall election might not be fair.
In power since 2015, Law and Justice has found a popular formula, combining higher social spending with socially conservative policies and support for the church in the mostly Catholic nation.
However, critics have warned for years that the party is reversing many of the achievements made since Poland emerged from communist rule in 1989.
The U.S. government has intervened at times when it felt the government was eroding media liberties and academic freedom in the area of Holocaust research.
Critics point mainly to the party’s step-by-step takeover of the judiciary and media. It uses state media for heavy-handed propaganda to tarnish opponents. Law and Justice also tapped into animosity against minorities, particularly LGBTQ+ people, whose struggle for rights the party depicts as a threat to families and national identity. A clampdown on abortion rights has triggered mass protests.
Critics fear that the party could eventually force the country to leave the European Union, a 27-member union founded on democratic ideals.
March participants carried EU and Polish flags, while some had rainbow flags.
Some also voiced anger at double-digit inflation in the county. Poland’s government blames Russia’s war in Ukraine and the COVID-19 pandemic, but economists say its spending policies have accelerated spiraling prices.
Barbara Dec, 26, and her grandmother left their hometown of Zielona Gora at 4:30 a.m. and traveled seven hours on a bus organized by Civic Platform to protest. They planned to return home immediately after the Warsaw event.
Dec held up a cardboard sign that read, “I am afraid to have children in Poland.”
“Women have lost the right to have an abortion even when the fetus is terminally ill, and some women have died,” she explained. “And I am also afraid I couldn’t manage financially.”
The march was held on the 34th anniversary of Poland’s first partly-free election, a democratic breakthrough in the toppling of communism across Eastern Europe. The protest was seen as a test for Tusk’s Civic Platform, a centrist and pro-European party which has trailed behind Law and Justice in polls.
However, the passage of a controversial law last month seems to have mobilized greater support for Tusk. Poland is expected to hold a general election in October, though a date hasn’t yet been set.
The law allows for the creation of a commission to investigate Russian influence in Poland. Critics argue that it would have unconstitutional powers, including the capacity to exclude officials from public life for a decade. They fear it will be used by the ruling party to remove Tusk and other opponents from public life, dubbing it “Lex Tusk.”
Amid uproar in Poland and criticism from the U.S. and the EU, President Andrzej Duda, who signed the law on May 29, proposed amendments to it on Friday. In the meantime, the law will take effect with no guarantees that lawmakers in parliament will weaken the commission’s powers.
Some Poles say it could come to resemble the investigations of Joseph McCarthy, the U.S. senator whose anti-communist campaign in the early 1950s led to hysteria and political persecution.
That fear was underlined last weekend when Kaczynski, the ruling party leader, was asked by a reporter if he still had trust in the defense minister in connection with a Russian missile that fell in Poland in December.
“I am forced … to view you as a representative of the Kremlin,” he replied. “Because only the Kremlin wants this man to stop being the minister of national defense.”
The media freedom group Reporters Without Borders expressed concerns that the commission “could serve as a new weapon for this type of attack, in which doubt is cast on journalists’ probity in an attempt to smear their reputation.”
Tusk, who is also a former European Council president, had called for the march weeks ago, urging people to demonstrate “against high prices, theft and lies, for free elections and a democratic, European Poland.”
Initially some opposition figures planned to stay away, but Duda’s signing of the law prompted them to join in.
Law and Justice sought to discourage participation in the march with a video spot using Auschwitz as a theme — drawing criticism from the state museum that preserves the site of the Nazi German death camp.
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DUBLIN, June 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The "Middle East Precision Medicine Market - Country Analysis: Focus on Ecosystem, Technology, Application, End User, and Country Data - Analysis and Forecast, 2022-2032" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
The Middle East precision medicine market was estimated to be at $3,942.6 million in 2021, which is expected to grow with a CAGR of 7.37% and reach $8,620.0 million by 2032.
The Middle East precision medicine market is expected to witness high growth, attributed to the rising prevalence of chronic disease, advancement of sequencing technologies, reducing adverse drug reactions through pharmacogenomics tests, and potential to reduce the overall healthcare cost across the globe.
The continued significant investments by healthcare companies to meet industry demand and the growing adoption of precision medicine among major end users are the major factors propelling the growth of the Middle East precision medicine market.
Market Lifecycle Stage
Precision medicine refers to the medicine developed as per an individual's genetic profile. It provides guidance regarding the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of diseases.
The segmentation of the population is done depending on the genome structure of individuals and their compatibility with a specific drug molecule. In the precision medicine market, the application of molecular biology is to study the cause of a patient's disease at the molecular level so that target-based therapies or individualized therapies can be applied to cure the patient's health-related problems.
This industry is gaining traction owing to the growing awareness about healthcare among individuals, the integration of smart devices such as smartphones and tablets into healthcare, and the increasing collaborations and agreements of information technology (IT) firms with the diagnostics and biopharmaceutical companies for the development of precision diagnostic tools.
The growth of the precision medicine market over the last few years has been monumental. New technologies are rapidly being introduced, expanding the arsenal of tools accessible to support the development and adoption of precision medicine solutions over "one-size-fits-all" therapies.
Advancements in gene therapies, cell therapies, molecular biomarker analysis, and companion diagnostics have the potential to transform medicine and increase the ability to treat and cure several intractable diseases. Advances in sequencing technologies and non-invasive diagnostics, such as liquid biopsy and non-invasive prenatal testing (NIPT), have facilitated the acquisition of real-time data and gained interest for their usage in acquiring the data by exhibiting the biology of tumors and metastatic tissues.
Impact
The presence of major service providers of precision medicine products in Middle East regions has a major impact on the market. For instance, Illumina, Inc. provides NovaSeq 6000 S2, Reagent Kit, NovaSeq 6000 S4 reagent kit, and NovaSeq Xp 4-lane kit in the Middle East.
Companies such as F. Hoffmann-La Roche Ltd provide foundation one liquid. The services are a reliable and convenient way to expand in-house resources with expertise and perfectly tailored bioinformatics services that ensure quality results. The presence of these companies has a positive impact on market growth.
Impact of COVID-19
The current Middle East precision medicine market study comprises products and applications utilized to provide beneficial effects to specific health benefits and treatments. Since the market is primarily application and ecosystem-dominated, the COVID-19 pandemic had a low impact on the growth or the revenue generated from the market.
The current market assessment has considered information provided by key opinion leaders in the market, from the supply side as well as the demand side. A majority of the products, such as kits and assays in the market, are used for infectious disease applications. In addition, infectious diseases are playing an important role in the growth of the market.
Recent Developments in Middle East Precision Medicine Market
- In October 2020, Bio-Rad Laboratories launched the CFX Opus 96 Dx System and CFX Opus 384 Dx System. The product can multiplex near about five samples to offer effective in-vitro diagnostics (IVD) assay development and testing. The product has been commercialized in the Middle East region.
- In March 2021, F. Hoffmann-La Roche Ltd released the AVENIO Tumor Tissue CGP Kit, which enables laboratories to extend their oncology research in-house.
- In June 2019, F. Hoffmann-La Roche Ltd partnered with the Health Authority and an international health insurer, AXA, in Dubai. This partnership would develop funding for diagnostic and treatment for breast, colorectal, and cervical cancers.
Key Market Players and Competition Synopsis
The companies that are profiled have been selected based on inputs gathered from primary experts and analyzing company coverage, product portfolio, and market penetration.
Some of the prominent names established in this market are:
- Abbott
- Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc.
- ASURAGEN, INC.
- bioMerieux SA
- Diginova Health Solutions Ltd.
- F. Hoffmann-La Roche Ltd
- Diginova Health Solutions Ltd.
- GlaxoSmithKline plc.
- Illumina, Inc.
- Intomics
- Merck KGaA
- Novartis AG
- Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc.
Key Topics Covered:
1 Middle East Precision Medicine Market
2 Market Overview
2.1 Market Definition
2.2 Precision Medicine: A Frontier in the Genesis of Patient-Centric Medicine
2.3 Precision Medicine: Remodeling the One-Size-Fits-All Theory to Individually Tailored Therapy
2.4 Precision Medicine: Enabling Technologies and Applications
2.4.1 Innovators
2.4.1.1 3D DNA Printing
2.4.1.2 RNA-Seq
2.4.1.3 4D Molecular Imaging
2.4.2 Early Adopters
2.4.2.1 Clustered Regularly Interspaced Short Palindromic Repeats (CRISPR)
2.4.2.2 Blockchain
2.4.2.3 Imaging Informatics
2.4.3 Early Majority
2.4.3.1 Artificial Intelligence (AI)
2.4.3.2 Circulating Free DNA (cfDNA)
2.4.3.3 Big Data
2.4.3.4 Next-Generation Sequencing (NGS)
2.4.3.5 Health Informatics
2.4.3.6 Bioinformatics
2.4.4 Late Majority
2.4.4.1 Polymerase Chain Reactions (PCR)
2.4.4.2 Microarray
2.5 COVID-19 Impact on the Middle East Precision Medicine Market
3 Industry Insights
3.1 Patent Analysis
3.2 Legal Requirements and Regulations
4 Competitive Landscape
4.1 Synergistic Activities
4.2 Product Launches, Enhancements, and Upgradation
4.3 Mergers and Acquisitions
4.4 Business Expansion
5 Market Dynamics
5.1 Market Drivers
5.1.1 Advancement of Sequencing Technologies
5.1.2 Rising Prevalence of Chronic Diseases
5.1.3 Shifting the Significance in Medicine from Reaction to Prevention
5.1.4 Reducing Adverse Drug Reactions through Pharmacogenomics Test
5.1.5 Potential to Reduce the Overall Healthcare Cost Across the Globe
5.2 Market Restraints
5.2.1 Unified Framework for Data Integration
5.2.2 Limited Knowledge about Molecular Mechanism/Interaction
5.2.3 Lack of Robust Reimbursement Landscape
5.3 Market Opportunities
5.3.1 Targeted Gene Therapy
5.3.2 Expansion into Emerging Markets
5.3.3 Collaborations and Partnerships across Value Chain to Accelerate Market Entry
6 Middle East Precision Medicine Market, by Ecosystem, $Million, 2021 - 2032
6.1 Overview
6.2 Applied Sciences
6.3 Precision Therapeutics
6.4 Digital Health and Information Technology
6.5 Precision Diagnostics
7 Middle East Precision Medicine Market, by Application, $Million, 2021 - 2032
7.1 Overview
7.2 Oncology
7.3 Infectious Diseases
7.4 Neurology
7.5 Endocrinology
7.6 Cardiology
7.7 Gastroenterology
7.8 Other Applications
8 Middle East Precision Medicine Market, by End-User, $Million, 2021 - 2032
8.1 Overview
8.2 Biopharmaceutical Companies
8.3 Diagnostic Companies
8.4 Other End Users
9 Middle East Precision Medicine Market, by Country, $Million, 2021-2032
9.1 Overview
9.1.1 K.S.A.
9.1.2 Israel
9.1.3 U.A.E.
9.1.4 Egypt
9.1.5 Iran
9.1.6 Qatar
9.1.7 Other Countries
10 Market - Competitive Benchmarking & Company Profiles
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Damar Hamlin's family releases statement thanking supporters amid 'challenging time'
The family of Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin released a statement on Tuesday expressing their "sincere gratitude" for the outpouring of support that followed a terrifying scene in Cincinnati on Monday that has left Hamlin in critical condition.
Hamlin’s family asked for continued prayers and support in their message, while also thanking the more than 150,000 fans that have donated nearly $4 million to his charity toy drive fund.
"On behalf of our family, we want to express our sincere gratitude for the love and support shown to Damar during this challenging time. We are deeply moved by the prayers, kind words, and donations from fans around the country," the statement read.
"We also want to acknowledge the dedicated first responders and healthcare professionals at the University of Cincinnati Medical Center who have provided exceptional care to Damar. We feel so blessed to be a part of the Buffalo Bills organization and to have their support. We also want to thank Coach Taylor and the Bengals for everything they’ve done."
The Bills said early Tuesday morning that Hamlin was "currently sedated and listed in critical condition" after collapsing on the field following a tackle on Bengals wideout Tee Higgins. He was transported to the University of Cincinnati Medical Center at around 9:25 p.m. ET after receiving CPR on the field.
Tre'Davious White and Mitch Morse of the Buffalo Bills react to teammate Damar Hamlin collapsing after making a tackle against the Cincinnati Bengals during the first quarter at Paycor Stadium on January 02, 2023 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Dylan
"Damar Hamlin suffered a cardiac arrest following a hit in our game versus the Bengals. His heartbeat was restored on the field and he was transferred to the UC Medical Center for further testing and treatment," the Bills’ latest update read.
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