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When Stephanie caught COVID-19 just before Thanksgiving of last year, her daughter Laurie suggested that she get help.
"She was really not feeling well, and I was like, 'Just go to the doctor,'" Laurie recalls.
But Stephanie, who was 75 at the time, didn't go. A few years before, she had been sucked into a world of online conspiracy theories — far-fetched ideas like one claiming John F. Kennedy Jr. is still alive. With the pandemic, it got worse. She became deeply distrustful of the medical system.
Laurie remembers what her mother used to tell her about the COVID vaccines: "Everybody who got vaccinated is going to die." (NPR is only using family members' first names to protect them from online harassment.)
COVID cases and hospitalizations are once again on the rise, thanks to a new omicron subvariant. Vaccines and certain proven treatments can help prevent the worst outcomes. But for Americans like Stephanie who don't trust the medical establishment, there's a network of fringe medical doctors, natural healers and internet personalities ready to push unproven cures for COVID. And a shady black market where you can buy them. Stephanie was plugged into that alternative medical network, and doctors say it ultimately cost her life.
Ivermectin hasn't panned out
The array of alternative COVID treatments is vast. Some offer kosher multivitamins, others suggest more radical interventions, such as drinking your own urine.
But one drug in particular has become the center of many alternative therapies: ivermectin. Originally used to treat parasitic worms, ivermectin has developed an enormous following over the course of the pandemic — especially in politically conservative circles. That's, in part, because of a small cadre of licensed doctors who promote it as an alternative to vaccination against COVID. Among the most prominent is Dr. Pierre Kory, whose group, the Front Line COVID-19 Critical Care Alliance, has become a major force promoting ivermectin.
"Ivermectin is effectively a 'miracle drug' against COVID-19," Kory told a Senate committee in December of 2020.
But rigorous studies show ivermectin is far from miraculous. Ivermectin was studied early in the pandemic as a potential treatment for COVID, but it hasn't panned out. Large clinical studies show that ivermectin does not lower rates of hospitalization. Meanwhile, some of the early, promising results have been retracted, including one study led by Kory himself. Today, everyone from the American Medical Association to the Food and Drug Administration tells doctors not to prescribe ivermectin to treat COVID.
"The non-fraudulent non-messed up clinical trials are all pretty uniformly negative," says David Gorski, a cancer surgeon and researcher at the Wayne State University School of Medicine in Michigan.
For years before COVID, Gorski tracked doctors who offered alternative cures for cancers. And he sees plenty of parallels between those physicians and doctors like Pierre Kory.
"A lot of these doctors fit the mold of what I used to call back in the day 'the brave maverick doctor,'" he says.
Gorski says that they play up their persecution by the system, offer scant evidence for their treatments, and deride effective therapies while promoting their own cures. In Kory's case, he offers personal consultations to sick COVID patients — for $400.
"COVID is no different than quackery going back centuries," Gorski says.
Kory did not answer NPR's emailed questions in time for our deadline, but he's been everywhere on right-wing media promoting ivermectin — and his bravery for prescribing it: "People who've used ivermectin, their license have been threatened," he said on a recent conservative podcast. "I have eight complaints to my medical board; I don't know what's going to happen to my license."
No pharmacies, no questions
Among those influenced by Kory's message was Stephanie. In text messages, Stephanie's friends were passing around an ivermectin-based treatment protocol that he helped develop.
Timothy Mackey is a professor at the University of California, San Diego who studies online pharmacies. He says ivermectin promoters have spent months hyping the drug.
"They're creating demand and this demand is being circulated in all these different online groups," he says.
Mackey says there's a whole range of entities trying to make a buck off the underground demand for ivermectin. It's difficult to track how many people are seeking it out on the black market, but Mackey believes many Americans are affected.
"There's probably thousands of people, tens of thousands of people that have looked for drugs, tried to buy something...maybe been defrauded and at worst maybe even harmed from these products," he says.
After she fell ill with COVID, Stephanie went looking for ivermectin. A friend gave her the name of a woman in Jacksonville, Fla., who was willing to sell it to her along with some other unproven COVID drugs. Stephanie's order totaled $390.
"She was just waiting for the pills and really did not want to do anything else," Laurie remembers.
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Her mom was getting sicker and sicker and refusing to go to the hospital. Laurie was worried that she had invested so much in the mail-order pills.
"I was like, 'Who'd you buy it from?' because I had read a lot of stuff about people getting it illegally, and she was like, 'I got it from a doctor,' and I said, 'Are you sure it's a doctor?' and she was like, 'Yeah it's definitely a doctor.'"
Except it wasn't a doctor. The woman's name was Elizabeth Starr Miller. According to her LinkedIn profile, she's a "quantum healer" who also works as a loan officer. In text messages shared with NPR by Stephanie's family, Miller repeatedly told Stephanie to be wary of the hospital.
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Meanwhile, the drugs weren't arriving. After a few days, Stephanie worried she might be getting conned.
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Stephanie became so ill she had to be rushed to the local hospital. That same day the drugs arrived, stuffed inside a plain brown envelope with Miller's home address on the return label.
Not licensed for use in the U.S. and possibly counterfeit
When her daughter, Laurie, looked at them, she found ivermectin pills that aren't licensed for use in the U.S. They appeared to be made by Indian pharmaceutical companies. Except, when NPR shared the photos of the packets with Mackey, the pharmaceutical researcher, he wasn't even sure that the Indian company had made them.
"It looks highly suspect the way this pill pack is set up to begin with," Mackey says. Mackey points to one stamp on the pack that reads "WHO GMP Certified." It's a real certification in one Indian state, but he's also seen it before, on fake pills from overseas.
"Once you see this mark here, you're pretty much going to throw out this sample," he says.
When reached by phone, Elizabeth Starr Miller, the woman who sold Stephanie the suspicious drugs, initially told NPR she had nothing to do with the drugs.
"I don't prescribe the medicine, someone else does," she said. When pressed about text messages she sent Stephanie that, among other things, included a tracking number for the ivermectin, Miller says she and Stephanie had consulted a licensed doctor. An NPR review of the entire text thread between Stephanie and Miller did not show any evidence of such a meeting, and her family says they are unaware of any appointment taking place. Miller says the doctor has since died of cancer and she has no notes from the consultation.
Miller says she was one of well over a hundred doctors, homeopathic healers and online pharmacists offering ivermectin. She says she believed the drugs would help and that she can't be blamed for Stephanie's death.
"This was a grown woman who had made her choice," she says. "I was just trying to help her, I wasn't trying to hurt her. I would never hurt anybody."
Stephanie's faith in the drugs cost her valuable time. Doctors who treated her at the hospital told NPR they believe she wasted critical days waiting for them. Stephanie grew weaker and eventually succumbed to COVID just a few days after Christmas.
Stephanie's best chance would have been to be vaccinated before she got sick, says Jai Ballani, a physician with Northwell Health who treated Stephanie at the hospital last year. But even without vaccination, had she quickly sought scientifically tested therapies, she would have fared better. "There might have been a chance that this story might have had a different outcome," Ballani says.
Laurie and the rest of Stephanie's family have begun to heal in the months following her death. But Laurie remains angry that both misinformers and profiteers continue to operate, promoting their treatments to the public. "It's so abusive," she says. "It's so bad."
This story was edited by Brett Neely, Meredith Rizzo and Carmel Wroth of NPR. Design and development by Connie Hanzhang Jin of NPR.
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Earthquake inflicts fresh misery on Syrians displaced by civil war
A steady stream of injured flowed into an overwhelmed hospital Monday in the town of Darkush, in rebel-held northwestern Syria, after a deadly earthquake struck the region. Mothers hovered over crying children.
Amid the chaos, one man sat with a dazed expression, his face covered with abrasions.
The man, Osama Abdelhamid, had barely made it out alive with his wife and four children from his apartment building in the nearby village of Azmarin. Many of their neighbors were not so lucky.
“The building is four stories, and from three of them, no one made it out,” Abdul Hamid said, breaking down in tears. “God gave me a new lease on life.”
The powerful magnitude 7.8 quake that struck before dawn Monday wreaked new damage and suffering in Syria’s last rebel-held enclave, an area already wrecked by years of fighting and bombardment and burdened with millions of displaced Syrians who fled their homes during the country’s civil war.
In the rebel-held enclave, in Idlib province, many of the displaced live in dire conditions in makeshift camps. Many others there and in neighboring government-held areas are housed in buildings weakened by past bombings and left even more vulnerable to shocks from earthquakes.
The U.N.’s deputy humanitarian chief says more Syrians need assistance now than at any time since the country’s civil war began in 2011.
Monday’s quake caused total and partial damage to buildings in at least 58 villages, towns and cities in northwestern Syria, according to the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights, a Britain-based war monitor. Hospitals and clinics were flooded with injured people.
More than 1,500 people were reported killed by the quake in Turkey and Syria, with the toll expected to climb. In the opposition-held territory in Syria, more than 100 were reported dead, but hundreds more were believed be buried under the rubble of their homes.
“This disaster will worsen the suffering of Syrians already struggling with a severe humanitarian crisis,” Carsten Hansen, Middle East director at the Norwegian Refugee Council, said in a statement. “Millions have already been forced to flee by war in the wider region and now many more will be displaced by disaster.”
In the hospital in Darkush in western Idlib, Abdelhamid told how his family members were sleeping in their apartment when they were roused by powerful, prolonged shaking. They ran from the apartment, but “before we reached the door of the building, the whole building came down on us,” he said.
Ten years later, Syria’s civil war, with its untold numbers of dead, serves as a bleak example of possibility and hope crushed by conflict and chaos.
A wooden door shielded them from the worst force of the collapse — they all got out alive. He and his wife and three of the children suffered head injuries but are all in stable condition.
The scale of the casualties quickly overwhelmed the hospital’s resources, said Majdi Ibrahim, a general surgeon at the hospital.
“We need urgent help. The danger is beyond our capacity,” he said.
The Syrian American Medical Society, which runs hospitals in northern Syria and southern Turkey, said in a statement that its facilities are “overwhelmed with patients filling the hallways” and called urgently for “trauma supplies and a comprehensive emergency response to save lives and treat the injured.”
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The opposition territory in the northwest corner of Syria has held out for years even after Syrian government forces retook most rebel-held areas around the country.
Fighting still flares from time to time with Russian-backed Syrian forces nearby. Parts of the territory are run by rebel groups, including a dominant Al Qaeda-linked militant faction, while parts are under a Turkish-backed administration known as the Syrian Interim Government.
The disaster came on the heels of severe winter storms, adding further to the misery of those left without shelter.
“There is rain and the weather is very cold; there is snow in some of the areas,” Abdel Hakim Masri, economy minister with the Turkish-backed regional administration, told the Associated Press. He noted that some of the displacement camps in the area had been decimated by the quake.
“There is a huge amount of suffering, and this will increase it,” he said.
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Dr. Johnston will serve as chief of cardiac surgery and surgical director of Bluhm Cardiovascular Institute
CHICAGO, Oct. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Nationally recognized cardiothoracic surgeon, Douglas R. Johnston, MD, has been named surgical director of Northwestern Medicine's Bluhm Cardiovascular Institute and chief of the division of cardiac surgery at Northwestern Memorial Hospital and Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine.
"Dr. Johnston has a strong vision for growth, innovation, sustainability and teamwork. We are confident that his leadership, combined with Bluhm Cardiovascular Institute's world-class team, will elevate our cardiac surgery program to another level of national prominence," said Patrick M. McCarthy, MD, who is stepping down as chief of Cardiac Surgery after 18 years in that role. Dr. McCarthy will continue to serve as executive director of the Bluhm Cardiovascular Institute and vice president of clinical integration for Northwestern Medical Group.
Dr. Johnston joins Northwestern Medicine from the Cleveland Clinic where he served as vice chair of the department of thoracic and cardiovascular surgery, program director of the thoracic surgery residency and advanced cardiothoracic fellowships, and surgical director of the Aortic Valve Center. Dr. Johnston specializes in minimally invasive aortic and mitral valve surgery, aortic and endovascular surgery, complex reoperations, pericardial disease and radiation associated cardiac disease.
"I'm very lucky to join an organization that is already a center of excellence in so many ways and is also on a very steep upward trajectory," said Dr. Johnston. "The vision is to differentiate ourselves as a place where patients can get the best quality care, not just locally but nationally, for both common and uncommon, complex cardiac conditions. I look forward to continuing Bluhm's legacy of success by working with a very talented team of surgeons to innovate, creatively improve care and continue to grow the program and its reputation."
Dr. Johnston's clinical interests and expertise is matched by his innovation portfolio. The accomplished inventor has contributed to 12 submitted or issued patents for inventions that have improved different aspects of patient care, data collection and workflow, and employee well-being. He also has extensive research experience, which started when he was an undergraduate at Dartmouth College and was awarded the Claire Garber Goodman Fund Scholarship. This scholarship gave him the opportunity to be the principal investigator for a study of tuberculosis treatment and prevention in a community with strong indigenous health systems in northern India.
Dr. Johnston earned his medical degree from Harvard Medical School in 1998 before completing his clinical training in general surgery at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston. He was awarded the Edward D. Churchill Fellowship, the American College of Surgeons Resident Research Scholarship and an NIH National Research Service Award for his research in the immunology of heart and lung transplantation. He trained in thoracic and cardiovascular surgery at the Cleveland Clinic, including a focused fellowship in endovascular surgery. In 2008, he joined the Cleveland Clinic as a staff surgeon.
"Since its beginning, the goal of the Bluhm Cardiovascular Institute has been to bring world-class cardiovascular care to Chicago, which we have proudly achieved," said Dr. McCarthy. "The addition of Dr. Johnston to our leadership team furthers that level of excellence and will support our commitment to improving heart care by pioneering advanced treatments, performing groundbreaking clinical research, and incorporating innovative technology and artificial intelligence into clinical practice."
Bluhm Cardiovascular Institute is an innovative powerhouse in developing the latest, safest advances in cardiovascular care. Anchored in downtown Chicago, it has expanded and integrated into eight Northwestern Medicine hospitals, most recently bringing advanced cardiovascular services to the south suburbs at Northwestern Medicine Palos Hospital. Consistently recognized as one of the top cardiology and cardiac surgery programs in the country, Bluhm Cardiovascular Institute at Northwestern Memorial Hospital is ranked eighth in the country by U.S. News & World Report in the annual "America's Best Hospitals" rankings.
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- RamREV.com open to consumers to reserve a place in line to pre-order the all-new, all-electric Ram 1500 REV
- The Big Game spot revealing the Ram 1500 REV for the very first time marks the next step in Ram Truck brand's electrified journey seeking to again redefine the pickup truck segment
- Ram Truck brand's 60-second television Big Game commercial "Premature Electrification" features actor Jason Jones
- In the commercial, Jones humorously addresses potential electrification concerns that may weigh on consumers' minds when purchasing an electric truck
- With the future addition of the Ram 1500 REV to the brand's award-winning lineup, the brand will give its owners more choices than ever to meet their individual truck needs, with the intention to deliver the right EV truck at the right time
- Consumers can become part of the Ram Revolution, offering a unique and exclusive Rev Insider+ membership program at RamREV.com, today
- Rev Insider+ membership program unlocks privileges, including reserving a place in line for pre-ordering, and exclusive access to events, news and information about the future of Ram electrified trucks
The Ram Truck brand unveiled its highly anticipated all-new Ram 1500 REV battery-electric truck for the first time today as part of the brand's Big Game efforts. The commercial also signaled the official opening of customer reservations for a place in line to per-order the truck at RamRev.com.
The 60-second commercial, "Premature Electrification," which will air early in the fourth quarter of tonight's (February 12) game, was released early today across Ram's social media channels. The spot features Emmy-nominated actor Jason Jones ("The Detour," "The Flight Attendant," "The Daily Show") as he addresses head-on some potential electrification anxieties that consumers may have about purchasing an all-electric vehicle, including range, power and payload.
"We created this commercial to speak directly to Ram truck owners and potential truck owners to bring some lighthearted humor to the high-tech, EV conversation, which rightfully takes itself very seriously," said Olivier Francois, global chief marketing officer, Stellantis. "As we open reservations today for a place in line to pre-order the all-electric Ram 1500 REV, we wanted to directly address any potential concerns about EV truck ownership using an approach that we believe will resonate with our truck-buying consumers. The intent of the spot is to let our buyers know that we have listened to their concerns as part of our dialogue with them over the last several years as we prepare to introduce the all-electric Ram 1500 REV to the market in 2024."
"The Ram brand has redefined the pickup truck segment before, and will once again with its all-new Ram 1500 REV," said Mike Koval Jr., Ram brand CEO – Stellantis. "We believe in bringing the right range of powertrain solutions to our customers, and the Ram 1500 REV will be the first in a lineup of electrified solutions that will add to our current award-winning truck lineup. We are on an exciting electrification journey that will see Ram push past the competition in areas customers care about the most: range, payload, towing and charge time."
With reservations opening for a place in line to pre-order the all-electric Ram 1500 REV today, it is paramount for the brand that Ram 1500 REV buyers have the same level of confidence in their Ram truck purchase that they've always held for the brand. As the Ram brand's award-winning lineup expands to include the all-new, all-electric Ram 1500 REV, the brand is giving its owners more choices than ever to fit their individual truck needs, with the intention to deliver the right EV truck at the right time.
In addition to the debut of the all-new, all-electric Ram 1500 REV, the Ram brand kicked off the Rev Insider+ paid membership program. For a one-time $100 refundable fee, the program unlocks privileges that include a chance to reserve a place in line for pre-order and exclusive access to events, news, and information about the Ram 1500 REV (fees are refundable up until the Rev Insider+ paid member is notified by Ram via the email provided at sign up that the Ram 1500 REV has become available for early access pre-order). Consumers can learn more about becoming part of the Ram Revolution today by visiting RamREV.com.
With the first appearance of the all-new, all-electric Ram 1500 REV, "Premature Electrification" continues the Ram Truck brand's electrified journey, redefining the pickup truck segment. Ram's commitment to adding electrification solutions to its portfolio supports the Stellantis Dare Forward 2030 strategic plan to lead the way the world moves by delivering innovative, clean, safe and affordable mobility solutions.
"Premature Electrification" was created by the Ram Truck brand in partnership with Chicago-based agency Highdive and award-winning director Ric Cantor and was produced by Interrogate.
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In 2009, the Ram Truck brand launched as a stand-alone division, focused on meeting the demands of truck buyers and delivering benchmark-quality vehicles. With a full lineup of trucks, the Ram 1500, 2500/3500 Heavy Duty, 3500/4500/5500 Chassis Cab and ProMaster, the Ram brand builds trucks that get the hard work done and families where they need to go.
Ram continues to outperform the competition and sets the benchmarks for:
- 1,075 lb.-ft. of torque with Cummins Turbo Diesel
- Towing capacity of 37,090 lbs. with Ram 3500
- Segment first 1,000 lb.-ft of torque with Cummins Turbo Diesel
- Payload of 7,680 lbs. with Ram 3500
- Most luxurious: Ram Limited with real wood, real leather and 12-inch Uconnect touchscreen
- Best ride and handling with exclusive link coil rear and auto-level air suspensions
- Most interior space with Ram Mega Cab
- The most cargo space available in any traditional full size cargo van
- Most capable full-size off-road pickup – Ram Power Wagon
- Ram 1500 TRX is the quickest, fastest and most powerful mass-produced pickup truck in the world
- Most awarded light-duty truck in America
- Highest owner loyalty of any half-ton pickup
The latest J.D. Power APEAL study, which rates the emotional bond between customers and their vehicles, named the 2022 Ram 1500 as the best vehicle in the large light-duty pickup category. This marks the third straight year Ram 1500 has received top honors.
The Ram 1500 lineup includes the Know & Go mobile app featuring an immersive experience for customers who want to learn more about their vehicles.
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NEW YORK, Feb. 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ --
WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, continues to investigate potential securities claims on behalf of shareholders of Consensus Cloud Solutions, Inc. (NASDAQ: CCSI) resulting from allegations that Consensus Cloud Solutions may have issued materially misleading business information to the investing public.
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In California, where some areas have seen as much rain in three weeks as they normally do in an entire year, the last in a series of deadly storms is expected to leave the state on Monday.
Since late December, Californians have been pummeled by historic levels of rain and snow that have swollen rivers, flooded roads and homes, forced evacuations, and knocked out power to millions.
"The rain will finally start to end for California by Monday night, ushering in what looks to be a much drier period of weather after weeks of relentless heavy rain," the National Weather Service wrote in its forecast for Monday.
At least 19 people have died in connection with the storms. In San Luis Obispo County, officials on Sunday were still searching for a 5-year-old boy who was swept away by floodwaters near San Miguel last week; the persistent rain had pushed water levels in nearby waterways so high that rescuers spent days unable to search.
Pacific Gas & Electric, the state's largest electricity provider, said that more than 2.6 million customers had lost power at some point since the storms began late last month. As of mid-day Monday, about 42,000 customers were without power, according to poweroutage.us.
"It's been the most impactful storm series that we've seen since 1995 when our outage records began," said PG&E meteorologist Scott Strenfel in a Sunday update from the utility company. "This looks to be the last storm in this long series, and hopefully we'll get some blue skies after this."
Since December, a series of "atmospheric rivers" have brought record storms to California. The meteorological phenomenon swept moisture from the tropics up to the higher latitudes of the U.S. West Coast, sending storm after storm sailing into California.
Big Sur Coast: Crews continue to respond at numerous locations on #Hwy1 which are showing significant instability as a result of ongoing rain event. New slide covering roadway appeared last night just south of Mill Creek. Crews are being mobilized in advance of clearing weather. pic.twitter.com/5UeuFDchov
— Caltrans District 5 (@CaltransD5) January 15, 2023
Almost the entire state had received 400% to 600% of its typical average rainfall since Christmas, according to the NWS.
At San Francisco International Airport, 20.3 inches of rain had fallen since the start of the "water year," which runs from Oct. 1 to Sept. 30. That has already topped the annual average of 19.64 inches, with more than 8 months left to go.
On Saturday, President Joe Biden approved the state's request for a federal disaster declaration, making federal funding available to Merced, Sacramento and Santa Cruz counties, the three counties most affected by the storms.
The relentless rainfall has saturated the ground, leading to knock-on problems with mudslides, sinkholes and downed trees that have damaged roads and homes.
More rain had come in overnight as the storm passed through on Monday, dropping up to 2 inches in some places along the Sierra Nevada mountain range and in Southern California's Transverse Ranges.
At least 16 California counties were under a flood warning or flood advisory on Monday, most of them concentrated around the Bay Area and areas east, including Sacramento and the foothills of the Sierra Nevada.
Higher elevations of the Sierra were expected to get another 1 to 3 feet of snow, complicating travel on mountain roads. Officials closed U.S. Highway 50 just west of Lake Tahoe, citing heavy snow and avalanche control, while snow and ice on Interstate 80 prompted officials to put in place a temporary speed limit of 30 miles per hour.
Throughout California, waterways, drainage ditches and low-lying areas all continued to be prone to flooding on Monday, forecasters warned, including in San Joaquin County, where a rescue team evacuated 175 residents from a flooded mobile home park on Sunday.
The California Fire and Rescue Mutual Aid System in action! @Cal_OES Swift Water & Flood Team 13 assisted in rescuing approximately 175 residents impacted by rising flood waters in San Joaquin County. pic.twitter.com/FUlFhe7mdU
— California Governor's Office of Emergency Services (@Cal_OES) January 16, 2023
And much of the state's coastline — from Point Reyes, 30 miles north of San Francisco, through the central coast to the beaches of Los Angeles — had coastal flood advisories active into Monday, with the weather service warning of waves 10 feet tall or higher and dangerous rip currents.
But by midday Monday, the NWS had begun to cancel those alerts as the storm moved eastward.
One small, weak storm is expected to move quickly across the state late Wednesday.
"After that, we're looking for a period of dry weather for much of the state, finally, as we head into late week and pretty much through the weekend," said David Lawrence, an NWS meteorologist.
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CHICAGO (AP) — More than a year after 11-year-old Mayah Zamora was airlifted out of Uvalde, Texas, after being critically injured in the Robb Elementary school shooting that killed 19 children and two teachers, the family is still reeling.
Knocks on the door startle Mayah into a panic. The family is skipping Fourth of July celebrations to avoid booming fireworks. An outing to the Little Mermaid movie requires noise-canceling headphones.
Since 2016, thousands of Americans have been wounded in mass shootings, and tens of thousands by gun violence, with that number continuing to grow, according to the Gun Violence Archive. Beyond the colossal medical bills and the weight of trauma and grief, mass shooting survivors and family members contend with scores of other changes that upend their lives.
Survivors talked to The Associated Press about the mental and physical wounds that endure in the aftermath of shootings in Uvalde, Las Vegas, Colorado Springs, Colorado, and the Chicago suburb of Highland Park, Illinois, during a July Fourth parade last year.
UVALDE
Mayah suffered wounds to her chest, back, both hands, face and ear, and needed so many surgeries her parents said they stopped counting. The family relocated to San Antonio, where Mayah spent 66 days in the hospital and still needs care.
“Her hospital bill is insane,” said Mayah’s mother, Christina Zamora. “It reaches close to $1,000,000, maybe over,” not including rehabilitation, follow-up visits and counseling.
A year later, Christina and Mayah’s father, Ruben, said they don’t know what bills will be covered by insurance and how much they will need to pay. When Mayah was discharged, they realized one parent needed to stay home to care for her.
Christina quit her job. Facing daunting bills with one income instead of two is scary, she said. The relocation also has separated the family: Ruben works seven days on, seven off in Uvalde. The couple’s oldest son, Ruben Jr., stayed in Uvalde to attend college and work. Zach, 12, “misses him. He misses our old normal life.”
Mayah is terrified to return to Uvalde.
“It’s heartbreaking when your little one can’t enjoy the things that she did before, and all these other kids are able to do,” the elder Ruben said. “It tears you up.”
COLORADO SPRINGS
Ashtin Gamblin was working the front door at Club Q in Colorado Springs on Nov. 19 when a person armed with a semiautomatic rifle shot and killed five people and injured 17 more, including Gamblin.
“I was shot nine times. Five to my left arm. Twice to my right arm. Twice to my left breast. Both of my humerus were shattered. So two broken arms,” the 30-year-old said. Six months later, “my right arm is still fractured. My left hand, we’re still working on function.”
Tasks that were once simple, such as walking her dogs, are now challenging and the loss of autonomy has been difficult, Gamblin said.
She has battled with health insurance, the hospital and worker’s compensation officials to figure out who would foot the $300,000 medical bill.
Gamblin also no longer felt safe in her apartment, where she could sometimes hear gunshots outside. She bought a house in a quieter neighborhood: “a house I wasn’t prepared to buy,” she said. “I bought a $380,000 safe space.”
She lists other unexpected post-shooting costs: a flooded basement, a service animal, a new car to get to doctor’s appointments.
Half a year later she is not mentally recovered enough to return to work.
“I just can’t be there… I don’t feel safe going to the grocery store. I don’t feel safe being in public,” she said. “I have no idea what I’m doing with my life currently.”
So far in 2023, nearly 400 people in the U.S. have been wounded in mass shootings, according to the Gun Violence Archive. And 140 people have died in mass killings this year, which is on track to surpass 2019, the deadliest year on record for mass killings since 2006, according to a database maintained by The Associated Press and USA Today in a partnership with Northeastern University.
“There is a lot of focus on the people that are killed. And I’m grateful for that. Those are my friends and they deserved all of the attention and more,” Gamblin said. “The downfall is the rest of us are still suffering.”
LAS VEGAS
Tia Christiansen had worked in the music industry for more than 20 years when a gunman unleashed the deadliest mass shooting in modern U.S. history at a Las Vegas music festival she helped organize in October 2017.
The shooter rained gunfire from the windows of a high-rise casino hotel into an outdoor concert crowd, killing 58 people and injuring more than 850.
Christiansen was scheduled to be at the festival that day. But she felt ill and stayed in her room, two doors down from where the gunman fired.
“The room was shaking. It was incredibly loud. There was actually a moment when the gunfire was so loud that I literally instinctively ducked and put my hands over my head because I thought that the walls or the ceiling would come crumbling down,” Christiansen said. “I completely reconciled my life and thought, ‘Am I ready to die?’”
She was physically unscathed. But her life turned upside down. After the shooting, she worked a few more festivals, until she “had a complete, total breakdown on site crying.”
“What I came to understand about myself in that moment was, I don’t know if I can do this anymore,” she said.
At concerts, Christiansen no longer focused on fans’ joy, instead fixating on emergency exits and whether people could get to safety. She has since given up her career in the music industry, letting go of her dreams.
Her lingering PTSD and need to control her environment also has affected Christiansen’s relationships with her friends and family.
“My personality changes. I get very short tempered, and I get very judgmental. I’m quick to be snippy,” she said. “That is heavy energy to be around.”
Christiansen, who is based in South Deerfield, Massachusetts, turned to spending. She bought a new bed to try to find more comfort and relied on delivered meals to avoid leaving her home.
“The financial aspect of it is crushing, absolutely crushing,” she said. “I don’t know how many years it’s gonna take to pay that off.”
Now Christiansen is part of a mentorship program for the Everytown Survivors Network, which connects thousands of gun violence survivors to resources and aims to end gun violence.
“The trauma doesn’t go away,” she said. “Even if you’re not wounded in the moment, there is injury.”
HIGHLAND PARK
Leah Sundheim, 29, was a night manager at a hotel in Las Vegas when she got “the worst phone call you can ever receive.”
Her mother, Jacquelyn Sundheim, had been killed at a shooting during Highland Park’s 2022 Fourth of July parade, along with six other people.
“That flight home broke me,” Sundheim said.
She then moved back to Highland Park to be close to her father.
“I couldn’t be away from my family,” Sundheim said. “I can’t do another flight like that ever.”
Mass shootings cause a variety of trauma, she said. Her experience is different from that of her aunt and cousins, who were sitting next to Jacquelyn Sundheim when she died.
“They have the visual and sound… of watching her be murdered, and my dad has the trauma of receiving the phone call and then subsequent hours trying to get to her body. My trauma is waking up to my phone ringing and hearing that my mom was killed,” she said.
Whichever type of trauma survivors experience, she said, “it shatters the sense of security that you have in the world.”
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19 dead, dozens injured in Senegal road crash
By BABACAR DIONE
Associated Press
DAKAR, Senegal (AP) — Authorities in Senegal say a bus swerved to avoid hitting a donkey and collided with a truck. Nineteen people were killed and dozens of others were injured in Monday’s crash. President Macky Sall tweeted that the collision happened near Ngeun Sarr in the country’s north. The collision came about a week after 40 people were killed in a bus crash in Senegal’s Kaffrine region. The government announced reforms to try and stem collisions after that crash. Locals say traffic crashes happen regularly in the West African nation because of poor roads, bad cars and drivers not adhering to the rules. | https://kion546.com/news/2023/01/16/19-dead-dozens-injured-in-senegal-road-crash-2/ | 2023-01-16 11:30:09 | 0 | https://kion546.com/news/2023/01/16/19-dead-dozens-injured-in-senegal-road-crash-2/ |
UNITED NATIONS — The U.N. envoy charged with trying to protect children caught in conflicts is in Moscow, where she is reported to be meeting Russia’s children’s rights commissioner, who is charged with war crimes for deporting children from Ukraine.
“It’s hard to imagine any circumstance that would justify Gamba meeting with a suspected war criminal, when there are clearly other officials she could meet with instead,” Balkees Jarrah, associate director of the group’s International Justice Program, said.
U.N. associate spokesperson Stephanie Tremblay did not confirm that Gamba was meeting with Lvova-Belova while in Moscow. Pressed on whether there was anyone else Gamba could meet with, Tremblay replied: “Her role is really to do everything she can to improve the protection of children impacted by armed conflict and preventing violations that could be committed against them.”
The spokesperson also would not say whether Gamba was discussing the return of Ukrainian children, telling reporters that details will be included in her report to the U.N. Security Council, which is expected in early July. Gamba was in Ukraine last week to meet with officials there before traveling to Moscow.
In March, the International Criminal Court issued arrest warrants for Lvova-Belova and Russian President Vladimir Putin, accusing them of abducting children from Ukraine.
The deportation of Ukrainian children following Russia’s Feb. 24, 2022, invasion is an emotional issue not only for the families but for millions of Ukrainians and their global supporters.
An Associated Press investigation published in October on Lvova-Belova’s involvement in the abduction of Ukrainian children found that an open effort to put Ukrainian children up for adoption in Russia was well under way.
The exact number of Ukrainian children taken to Russia has been difficult to determine. A statement posted on Twitter by Ukraine’s U.N. ambassador, Sergiy Kyslytsya, on April 5 said more than 19,500 children had been seized from their families or orphanages and forcibly deported.
In April, Lvova-Belova addressed an informal meeting of the U.N. Security Council by video link. Western ambassadors boycotted the meeting, which had been called by Russia.
She told the council that the children were taken for their safety and Moscow was coordinating with international organizations to return them to their families. She said Russia had taken in more than 5 million Ukrainians, including 700,000 children — all with parents, relatives or legal guardians except for 2,000 from orphanages in Ukraine’s eastern Donbas, where fighting has been intense.
By early April, she said, about 1,300 children had been returned to their orphanages, 400 were sent to Russian orphanages, and 358 were placed in foster homes. She insisted there had been no adoptions.
After visiting Ukraine, Gamba commended the Kyiv government for measures it has taken to protect children, who she said are disproportionately affected by the war.
“Children have been killed or maimed, their schools and hospitals have been attacked and the unbearable levels of violence they are experiencing daily is leaving deep scars that will last for a lifetime,” she said in a statement on May 14. | https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2023/05/19/russia-ukraine-abducted-children-un/5ed7c19c-f67b-11ed-918d-012572d64930_story.html | 2023-05-19 20:35:13 | 0 | https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2023/05/19/russia-ukraine-abducted-children-un/5ed7c19c-f67b-11ed-918d-012572d64930_story.html |
LONDON (AP) — At least two cars were set ablaze and objects were hurled at police after a traffic accident Monday night in the Welsh capital Cardiff grew into what officials described as “large scale disorder.”
Officers were called to the scene of a crash on Snowden Road in Ely district shortly after 6 p.m. Monday. Scenes livestreamed on YouTube showed dozens of people, many wearing hoods or balaclavas, milling around while others threw objects and shot off fireworks at a line of police officers with riot shields who were blocking one end of the street.
At 8:21 p.m., South Wales Police urged people to leave the area and tweeted: “There is now a large number of officers working to manage the collision, but also to de-escalate ongoing disorder at the scene."
An hour later, police said emergency services remained at the scene and reiterated the importance of people staying away from the area. The force added: “Please avoid speculation - we will bring you the latest details as soon as we can - all of our updates must be factual.”
At 11:15 p.m., South Wales Police provided a further update that officers remained at the scene to manage “large scale disorder," again urging people to steer clear of the area.
A fire was burning and a helicopter could be heard hovering overhead. Shortly before midnight, a car was set on fire and burned fiercely, while a second vehicle was overturned and set ablaze.
At 1:10 a.m., police tweeted that arrests were being made.
According to one of the senior officers at the scene, a member of the public was mistaken for an undercover officer and attacked.
Police, including officers on horseback, were seen outside Ely Police Station in the early hours of Tuesday after suggestions it could be targeted. | https://www.beaumontenterprise.com/news/world/article/cars-set-on-fire-in-welsh-capital-as-police-face-18113710.php | 2023-05-23 04:56:48 | 1 | https://www.beaumontenterprise.com/news/world/article/cars-set-on-fire-in-welsh-capital-as-police-face-18113710.php |
HOUSTON, Oct. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- True the Vote is honored to have played a small role in what must have been a wide ranging and complex investigation. The organization is profoundly grateful to the Los Angeles District Attorney's office for their thorough work and rapid action in this matter.
True the Vote was sued last month by Konnech to try to silence our organization, including obtaining an ex-parte TRO, conducted in secret so that True the Vote had no opportunity to contest it. This TRO limited True the Vote's ability to speak on the litigation. Today Konnech CEO Eugene Yu was arrested based on alleged evidence of the very activities he and his organization attempted to suppress. Konnech was assisted by many reporters who unblinkingly accepted their now discredited claims as fact, and simply repeated them.
According to True the Vote Founder Catherine Engelbrecht, "Election integrity should not be a partisan issue, nor should media try to suppress all conversation about it in a way that benefits one party. We will continue to report evidence of threats to our election process and work with law enforcement to ensure our elections are a secure space for all American voters."
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Marianne Williamson, a prominent progressive who ran for president in 2020, confirmed in an interview published Thursday that she will run again for the Democratic nomination for president in 2024.
That would put her in a Democratic primary against President Biden, who has not announced his own plans but is widely expected to run for reelection next year.
“I wouldn’t be running for president if I didn’t believe I could contribute to harnessing the collective sensibility that I feel is our greatest hope at this time,” Williamson told the Medill News Service, which is run by Northwestern University, in an exclusive interview.
No other Democrats have officially waded into the race yet, making Williamson the first. Williamson previously teased “an important announcement” that she said she would be making on March 4, which has been speculated as a presidential announcement.
Williamson gained notoriety during the 2020 presidential race, especially during the first several presidential primary debates where some of her spiritual remarks won her fans online. However, her campaign last one year, and she dropped out in January 2020.
During her interview with the Medill News Service, she also criticized the Democratic National Committee’s (DNC) decision to change the early presidential primary schedule, which places South Carolina as the first state in the lineup. South Carolina, where Biden placed first in 2020, is widely credited for helping boost his momentum in that Democratic primary.
“How can you claim to be a champion of democracy when your own process is so undemocratic?” Williamson told the student-run news outlet.
The news comes as polling has often shown Democrats less favorable of a Biden reelection bid. One poll from The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research , for example, saw only 37 percent of members of his party polled supportive of a second Biden term.
Biden was expected to make an announcement that he will be running for reelection in the coming weeks, multiple sources told The Hill last month, though it’s unclear when that might happen.
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NEW YORK (AP) — Andrew Benintendi wouldn’t say whether he will get vaccinated for COVID-19 now that he’s with the first-place New York Yankees rather than the last-place Kansas City Royals.
A day after New York acquired the 28-year-old All-Star from the Royals for three minor league pitchers, Benintendi went 0 for 4 with a strikeout in hs Yankees debut, a 1-0 win over his former team on Thursday night. Benintendi hit leadoff and played left field, receiving a roll call from the fans in the right field bleachers.
“Felt the love from everybody,” Benintendi said. “It was just a very cool experience.”
He was among 10 Royals who missed a four-game series at Toronto from July 14-17 because he was not vaccinated and could not enter Canada. He lost $186,813 of the $8.5 million salary.
The Yankees have a three-game series at Toronto from Sept. 26-28.
“Right now, you know, I’m still positioned in the same spot. I’m open-minded about it,” Benintendi said. “I’m not against it, but time will tell as we get closer, but for now I’m just focused on getting here, getting comfortable, getting to know the guys and winning baseball games.”
Benintendi had not yet discussed the issue with his new team.
“We’ll cross that bridge if and when we have to but I have not had that conversation,” Yankees manager Aaron Boone said.
Benintendi had arrived with the Royals in New York and was in his hotel room when Royals manager Mike Matheny told him of the trade at about 11 p.m. Wednesday night.
“It’s a weird situation,” Benintendi said. “Obviously lacing it up with them yesterday and now I’m going against them today.”
Matheny was aware the trade was possible before the flight but kept the possibility to himself.
“We couldn’t do anything and tried to honor the rules that the league puts in place and letting the medicals go through,” Matheny said. “We landed and still couldn’t say anything, so I kind of hunkered down outside his door and kind of made sure he didn’t escape.”
Matheny got general manager J. J. Picollo and team president Dayton Moore on speakerphone when he told Benintendi.
“Fortunate and grateful to the Yankees for holding that down as long as they could so we could have that conversation in person,” Matheny said. “He deserved to have that conversation in person.”
As word spread amongst the Royals, many who found out from Twitter and other social media, several players gathered in Benintendi’s room to wish him well. Some even stuck around to play cards with their old mate. One well-wisher was Bobby Witt Jr., whose locker was positioned directly next to Benintendi’s at Kauffman Stadium.
“I got to talk to him a lot about baseball,” Witt said of their time as teammates. “He’s a great person both on and off the field so just really anxious to see him continue his success.”
Benintendi had to switch from No. 16 to No. 18 with the Yankees — 16 is retired for Whitey Ford.
Hititng .320 with three homers, 39 RBIs and a .788 OPS coming into Thursday, Benintendi should fit in nicely with an offense that has scored the most runs in the majors.
“Been a guy that’s got a championship, battle-tested. Obviously played a key part in the Red Sox run in ’18, was a key figure for them,” Boone said. “He’s had an All-Star caliber season, a guy that gets on base, great bat-to-ball skills, good defender in left field. I’m real excited to have him.”
Tim Locastro was optioned to Scranton/Wilkes-Barre to open a roster spot.
Boone plans to slot his new addition in left field for the most part, a position where he won a Gold Glove last year. Aaron Judge could see more time in right field rather than center, and Aaron Hicks could see time in center rather than left.
“I think he makes us more versatile, gives us some more balance,” Boone said of Benintendi.
For now, Benintendi was remaining in the Royals hotel.
“I don’t know what’s going to go on there,” he said prior to the game. “Still getting a lot of information right now so just trying to process everything.”
The newest member of the Yankees was asked after the game if he was planning on sleeping there Thursday night, and what it might be like walking into the same place his former teammates are staying.
“I am. I am,” a laughing Benintendi confirmed. “Yeah, but I’ll go straight to my room. I’ll go straight to bed.”
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Struggling with participation, Fairfield looking for new football coach to rebuild team
Jason Thurston said he just felt like it was time.
After five seasons leading the Fairfield High School football team, Thurston resigned as head coach earlier this month after the Green Knights went 2-8 and lost to Steel-High, 62-6, in the District 3 Class 1A title game. He confirmed his decision last Tuesday.
"It was something I thought about throughout the course of the season and by the end I just thought it was time," Thurston said. "When I took the job, I felt Fairfield was a place where I could be successful. The kids worked really hard. But at this point, I don't feel I can be successful moving forward so I'll step down and let somebody else take a crack at it."
Fairfield went 13-34 in five seasons under Thurston, but that record doesn't tell the full story of his effect on the program.
Fairfield is the smallest school in the YAIAA with an official PIAA enrollment (meaning ninth through 11th-grade students) of just 226 kids (106 male). Building strong participation numbers has always been a challenge for the football program, which wasn't established until 2004. Prior to Thurston's hiring in 2018, the Green Knights had just one winning campaign (6-5 in 2013) in their first 14 seasons.
And Thurston took over during challenging circumstances. He was the only person to apply for the job when Darwin Seiler surprisingly resigned at the end of May in 2018, right before the start of summer workouts. He wasn't officially hired until July and the district's school board seriously considered only competing at the JV level that season due to youth and expected low participation.
But the Knights kept a varsity program and never finished in last place in YAIAA Division III under Thurston. After three straight two-win seasons, the Knights went 5-4 in 2021 and beat traditional power Bermudian Springs for the first time in program history. That last-minute 14-13 win was followed by another dramatic victory over Hanover that made the Green Knights one of the biggest stories in the YAIAA for a few weeks.
"With the numbers we had to work with, we did some great things and moved the program forward," Thurston said. "I'm proud of the kids and the coaches I worked with. None of my coaches had varsity experience and I saw so much growth in them. They knew the tables would be stacked against us and they worked so hard."
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But after having 27 players on the roster in 2020 and 22 in 2021, Fairfield had just 18 this season. The Green Knights canceled their Week 3 game against Hamburg when injuries limited them to just 14 available players. They still qualified for a district title game for the third time under Thurston due to District 3 having just three Class 1A teams.
Thurston said the lack of participation was not the reason he resigned, but he acknowledged it was disappointing to take a step back in that area this season.
He said he doesn't have the answer to what it will take to get more kids from the small school to play football. Fairfield had 32 players on the roster Seiler's last season in 2017.
"I was asked that question a lot the last couple of months," Thurston said. "We had made positive strides and then this year some kids went in a different direction (and didn't play). I'm not sure why. I hope somebody else can step in and find success."
Fairfield athletic director Andy Kuhn said he also doesn't have a perfect solution to the program's turnout issue, but he plans to work with the district's youth program and hopes to recruit more single-sport athletes around the school to try football.
Still, Kuhn said he respected Thurston's decision to step down and that the coach had the full support of the administration. He said other coaches and athletic directors would constantly reach out to him to compliment the football team's perseverance. The Green Knights nearly upset Littlestown (13-6) and York Catholic (17-10) this season despite being outmanned.
And Kuhn, who took over at Fairfield last year, doesn't expect there to be any trouble finding coaching candidates this time. He said the school has already had "three or four qualified applicants" and hopes to start the interview process now following Thanksgiving break.
"We want the process to go as quickly as possible so we can get the kids in the weight room," Kuhn said. "The new coach and myself need to get out of the office and into the classroom and show kids that being a Fairfield football player can be beneficial to them. There are so many small schools and communities where football is important and we want that to come to fruition at Fairfield. Jason was instrumental in getting the band and the community involved here and we need to build on that. On Friday night, we want the town to shut down because everyone is going to the football game."
Fairfield is the fourth YAIAA school looking for a new football coach this offseason along with Hanover, Spring Grove and West York.
Thurston, who previously was the head coach at New Oxford from 2012 to 2014, said he currently plans to focus on being a middle school teacher at Fairfield and raise his three kids with his wife, Casey, who is the athletic director at Gettysburg High School. Still, he did not rule out coaching again in the future.
And he thinks more winning seasons like 2021 are possible for Fairfield in the future.
"I certainly think the potential is there if the kids buy in," he said. "Anything is possible over time. Overall this was a positive experience for me and I'm humbled for the opportunity."
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Christina Applegate attends last awards show as an actress
(Gray News) – Christina Applegate was seen with her daughter Sunday at the 2023 Screen Actors Guild Awards held in Los Angeles.
The longtime actress told the Los Angeles Times earlier in February that this would likely be her last awards show as an actress, “so it’s kind of a big deal.”
Applegate was nominated for outstanding performance by a female actor in a comedy series for her role in “Dead to Me” for the third time in a row.
Applegate fell short again, with the award going to Jean Smart for her role in “Hacks.”
Regardless, the 51-year-old actress said on Twitter the nomination made her smile after an incredibly hard year.
She has opened up about being diagnosed with multiple sclerosis, sharing that she has gained weight and now walks with a cane.
She was honored with a star on the Walk of Fame in November, where she was joined by two co-stars from “Married with Children” for the ceremony.
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Three days after its theft from Southeast 82nd Avenue, police located a stolen box truck, driven to Portland by People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals to protest caged chickens. The truck was wrapped with an image of chickens jammed together in tight conditions—or it was, until it became the city’s latest high-profile auto theft.
PETA brought the truck to Portland July 4 as part of a planned nationwide tour of major cities aimed at dissuading people from eating chicken. During its tour it has parked outside of restaurants playing audio recordings of crying chickens, PETA says.
“The truck recently made stops in New Mexico, Arizona and California, giving diners outside Buffalo Wild Wings, Chick-fil-A, and other restaurants food for thought about the once-living, sensitive individual behind every barbecued wing or bucket of fried chicken,” says Moira Colley, a PETA representative.
The truck, dubbed by PETA as the “Hell on Wheels” chicken truck, was parked in a residential area near the intersection of Southeast Flavel Street and 82nd Avenue when it was stolen. It was found July 7 near Eastmoreland Golf Course by Portland police officers responding to a different call.
PPB reported that the exterior wrap had been stripped and all of the sound equipment inside had been taken. The thieves left behind a set of “jangle keys” which they used to hijack the car.
The theft is the latest in a series of high-profile auto thefts in Portland in recent years. Auto theft in Portland reached a 25-year peak in 2022 with more than 11,000 cars being stolen. Cargo or moving trucks with valuable payloads—from prize-winning show dogs to books to firearms—have been among those stolen.
After the truck went missing, PETA announced that it would give a reward of $5,000 and a year’s supply of vegan chicken to anyone that helped locate the truck.
Despite locating the truck, Portland Police Bureau has said they will not accept any reward.
“It is our policy that gifts/gratuities could portray the look of impropriety or favorable treatment towards those who might otherwise be able to offer them,” says Nathan Sheppard, a PPB spokesman.
However, Colley says PETA dropped off a catered lunch of vegan chicken sandwiches and other vegan goodies to the police precinct that located the truck. Neither PETA nor PPB has responded to inquiries about what happened to the vegan chicken sandwiches.
PETA is now asking for donations to help restore the truck and resume the “Hell on Wheels” chicken campaign.
“As soon as the truck is repaired, ‘Hell on Wheels’ will resume touring food festivals, food courts and urban centers,” says Colley, “to confront consumers with the fact that billions of chickens suffer on factory farms and are crammed onto trucks.” | https://www.wweek.com/news/courts/2023/07/11/portland-police-recover-stolen-peta-chicken-protest-truck/ | 2023-07-12 00:01:56 | 1 | https://www.wweek.com/news/courts/2023/07/11/portland-police-recover-stolen-peta-chicken-protest-truck/ |
Debuting September 2023, Crescent Real Estate brings luxury accommodations, local culinary experiences, and exceptional event spaces to Fort Worth
FORT WORTH, Texas, June 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Crescent Hotel, Fort Worth – the Cultural District's first luxury property – debuting in late summer 2023, will welcome guests with its sense of community and invite them to discover all the neighborhood has to offer. The hotel is the newest project in Crescent Real Estate's platinum portfolio of properties. Inspired by Fort Worth's surrounding world-class museums and historic neighborhoods, The Crescent Hotel mirrors the unique history, diversity and character of the city.
"Rising at the cultural crossroads of a vibrant downtown and the surrounding neighborhoods, The Crescent Hotel will deliver a local experience," said owner, John Goff. "From thoughtful on-property programming and culinary experiences and partnerships with renowned local museums and attractions to a curated art program inspired by international as well as local artists, the hotel experience will serve as Fort Worth's living room – an extension of the inspired surrounding areas."
Conveniently located steps from Fort Worth's top destinations like The Modern Art Museum, Dickies Arena, and the Kimbell Art Museum, the hotel was designed at five stories by OZ Architecture to blend seamlessly into the noted Cultural District, with interiors designed by Rottet Studio. The authentic, natural materials used throughout the space – including a balanced marriage of stone, wood, metal, concrete, and locally sourced brick – are thoughtfully positioned to create a tangible sense of place from the moment guests arrive. Floor-to-ceiling windows provide a clear view of the lush courtyard oasis and fill the lobby with natural light that lends to its striking ambiance.
The hotel will feature 200 masterfully crafted guestrooms including 12 luxury suites. Simple elegance and comfort are at the forefront of each room's design, from the rich marble accents to the refined décor. Guestrooms feature local artwork, mini bars, lounge seating and an ample workstation.
Guests and locals will enjoy dynamic dining experiences from morning to evening including upscale Mediterranean restaurant, Emelia's, partnering with Fort Worth's top purveyors and local farms, and an extended fine dining offering – Blue Room at Emelia's. The main dining room's refreshing ambiance and energy, brought to life by AvroKO Hospitality Group, serves as the inviting backdrop to relish in the light, bright flavors of each dish thoughtfully developed by the restaurant's talented Executive Chef, Preston Paine of Food Network's "Ciao House." The hotel's lobby bar, The Circle Bar, champions the Mediterranean mood and mindset by seamlessly transitioning from day to night. From morning espressos to afternoon aperitivos and a rich variety of cocktails, wines, and bites from Emelia's menu into the evening, The Circle Bar will be the welcoming social center of the hotel. Finally, The Crescent Hotel's exclusive rooftop bar will stun, with panoramic views of Fort Worth and craft cocktails curated by expert mixologists.
The Crescent Hotel will boast more than 14,000 square feet of special event space across 10 unique venues, featuring a mix of indoor and outdoor spaces, each complete with state-of-the-art technology. "The hotel's 8,000-square-foot courtyard will serve as the heart of the community with a custom climate-controlled tent for year-round memorable events, weddings and celebrations, while The Grand Ballroom with floor-to-ceiling glass doors creates a space flooded with natural light and indoor-outdoor possibilities," said General Manager, Robert Rechtermann.
The Canyon Ranch Wellness Club, which will open Oct. 2023, will create a nurturing haven for a well-balanced lifestyle. Hotel guests will have access to the state-of-the-art fitness center and the renowned spa, which will feature 10 treatment rooms and a salon.
Reservations for The Crescent Hotel are now available for stays beginning September 2023. For more information and reservations, visit thecrescenthotelfortworth.com.
The Crescent Hotel is part of a larger mixed-use project – The Crescent, Fort Worth – which also includes a 170,000-square-foot Class AA office building and 167 luxury apartments. To learn more, visit www.thecrescentfw.com.
About The Crescent Hotel, Fort Worth
Located at the crossroads of downtown, the world-renowned Cultural District and surrounding historic neighborhoods, The Crescent Hotel is an extension of these unique areas, serving as the new social center of Fort Worth. Mirroring the unique history, diversity and character of the city, The Crescent Hotel offers luxury amenities and unmatched refinement in every detail. With 200 masterfully designed guest rooms (including 12 suites), two restaurants with culinary offerings curated by Executive Chefs Preston Paine and Andrew Bell, a sophisticated lobby bar, the exclusive rooftop bar, 14,000 square feet of available event space, and Canyon Ranch Wellness Club (set to open in Oct. 2023), the hotel's architecture, design and amenities offer an inviting, timeless, and community-focused experience as the living room of Fort Worth. To learn more about the property, please visit thecrescenthotelfortworth.com.
About Crescent Real Estate, LLC
Today, Crescent Real Estate LLC is a real estate operating company and an SEC–registered investment advisory firm with assets under management, development, and investment capacity of more than $10 billion. Through the Funds, Crescent acquires, develops and operates all real estate asset classes alongside institutional investors and high net worth clients. Crescent's premier real estate portfolio consists of Class A and creative office, multifamily and hospitality assets located throughout the U.S., including The Ritz-Carlton, Dallas, and the wellness lifestyle leader, Canyon Ranch®.
About HEI Hotels & Resorts
HEI Hotels & Resorts, headquartered in Norwalk, Conn., is a leading hospitality investment and management company that owns or operates 100+ luxury, upper-upscale and upscale independent and branded hotels and resorts throughout the United States. HEI's branding partners include Marriott, Hilton, Hyatt, IHG, Choice and Wyndham. The company is renowned for its commitment to its associates under the culture of HEI Loves, its revenue management, profit contribution and empirically based real estate value creation, driven by a full complement of proprietary software tools to set and exceed targets on a fully integrated basis. HEI works hand-in-hand with institutional capital partners on existing assets under management as well as sponsored acquisition opportunities. The company has ample equity capital and strategically co-invests with its partners on many transactions. To learn more about HEI, please visit www.heihotels.com.
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ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Monday evening's drawing of the New Mexico Lottery's "Pick 3 Evening" game were:
1-6-9
(one, six, nine)
¶ Top Prize $500
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Monday evening's drawing of the New Mexico Lottery's "Pick 3 Evening" game were:
1-6-9
(one, six, nine)
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WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden’s signature on a bill nullifying an overhaul of the District of Columbia criminal code ended a public fight between Congress and local lawmakers. But the battles are only just beginning.
Already House Republicans are pledging to increase congressional intervention in local D.C. affairs. House Oversight Committee Chairman Rep. James Comer, R-Ky., has pledged that his committee “stands ready to conduct robust oversight of America’s capital city.”
D.C. Council members sound like they fully believe those promises.
“I’m afraid that we’re going to see more of this for the remainder of this Congress,” D.C. Council Chairman Phil Mendelson said earlier this month in advance of a Senate vote to overrule the city government and block the District’s new crime laws. “Does this raise a concern that there are going to be other issues? Yes.”
The criminal code saga has left District lawmakers bitterly nursing their political wounds, harboring fresh resentments against national Democrats, some of whom supported the criminal code nullification, and bracing to play defense against the activist Republican-controlled House for at least the next two years.
And that robust oversight has already begun. Even before Biden signed the crime bill override on Monday, the House Oversight Committee sent letters summoning Mendelson, D.C. Councilmember Charles Allen and D.C. Chief Financial Officer Glen Lee to testify at a March 29 hearing. The topic of that hearing, according to the letter, is the vague “general oversight of the District of Columbia, including crime, safety, and city management.”
Other House Republicans have already identified areas of interest to target. Rep. Andrew Clyde of Georgia has introduced a resolution to block a separate D.C. law — a police accountability measure known as the Comprehensive Policing and Justice Reform Amendment Act.
Most aspects of that law were passed by the D.C. Council on an emergency basis in 2020, amid the protests against police brutality following George Floyd’s killing by police; it was made permanent in December 2022. It bans the use of chokeholds by police officers, makes police disciplinary files more available to the public, weakens the bargaining power of the police union and limits the use of tear gas to disperse protestors.
“Now that Congress has effectively used its constitutional authority to strike down the D.C. Council’s dangerous Revised Criminal Code Act, we must now move to swiftly block this anti-police measure to ensure our nation’s capital city is safe for all Americans,” Clyde said in a statement.
Under terms of Washington’s Home Rule authority, t he House Committee on Oversight and Accountability essentially vets all new D.C. laws and frequently alters or limits them through budget riders. But the criminal code rewrite is the first law to be completely overturned since 1991.
Clyde, a longtime nemesis of D.C. loyalists, has publicly stated that his ultimate goal is to completely end Washington’s Home Rule authority. That sentiment, once a long-shot fringe position, has edged closer to being a mainstream Republican talking point. Former President Donald Trump said earlier this month that the “federal government should take over control and management of Washington D.C.”
Meanwhile, Oversight Committee member Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, R-Ga., has targeted the D.C. Jail for congressional scrutiny. Greene has demanded access to the jail to visit some two dozen detainees from the Jan. 6 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol. She’s also seeking a complete overview of the jail’s conditions.
Other aspects of D.C. legislation remain ripe targets for activist Republicans, such as the District’s strict gun control laws and the decision to essentially decriminalize most psychedelics — a move that was approved by D.C. voters in a referendum.
This congressional onslaught of oversight was widely predicted when Republicans took back control of the House after last year’s midterm elections. But most local politicians and activists hoped they could count on Democratic control of both the Senate and the White House as a shield. Those hopes rapidly melted away in a storm of political dynamics that amounted to a humiliating setback for the D.C. Council and the larger hopes of Washington ever achieving statehood.
House Republicans were able to put Biden and Senate Democrats in a political bind over the criminal code revision. Defending D.C.’s right to self-governance would open them to charges of being soft on criminals at a time of rising crime both in the nation’s capital and across the U.S.
Republicans highlighted the fact that it reduced maximum penalties for crimes such as carjacking, while D.C. Council members maintained that the new penalties were much higher than the sentencing guidelines in multiple states around the country and far above the vast majority of sentences imposed by judges.
In the end, Biden — despite recent tweets supporting D.C. statehood — signaled before the Senate vote that he would not veto the rejection of the criminal code, and 33 Democratic senators voted to overturn it. The moves were regarded by statehood activists as a betrayal that they say exposed the hollowness of national Democratic support for D.C. statehood.
As the Senate vote loomed earlier this month, Mendelson tried to avoid a public defeat by withdrawing the criminal code revisions. But the move did not stop the Senate vote or spare Biden a politically charged decision on whether to endorse the congressional action.
The House also passed a second bill that would have overturned a D.C. law granting non-citizens the right to vote in local elections. But it was never seriously debated or voted upon by the Senate.
For now, the D.C. Council maintains that the city’s criminal code is dangerously obsolete and desperately in need of reform. But after seeing the initial law turned into a national political issue, there appears to be little appetite to try again in the short term.
Mendelson said that changing the elements that drew criticism would simply lead to other objections from a Republican House that he said is openly looking for a fight.
“I don’t plan on installing a hotline to Republican leadership in the House and the Senate and calling them every week and asking them for permission to move forward,” he said. | https://www.wowktv.com/news/u-s-world/dc-braces-for-robust-oversight-after-criminal-code-fiasco/ | 2023-03-22 12:37:11 | 1 | https://www.wowktv.com/news/u-s-world/dc-braces-for-robust-oversight-after-criminal-code-fiasco/ |
Russia and China showcased their deepening ties Wednesday in meetings others are watching for signs that Beijing might offer the Kremlin stronger support for its war in Ukraine.
The visit by Wang Yi, the Chinese Communist Party’s most senior foreign policy official, to Moscow comes as the conflict in Ukraine continues to upend the global diplomatic order.
Relations between Russia and the West are at their lowest point since the Cold War, and ties between China and the U.S. are also under serious strain. Moscow suspended its participation in the last remaining nuclear arms control treaty with Washington this week. And the U.S. expressed concern that China could provide arms and ammunition to Russia.
Speaking at the start of talks with Wang, Russian President Vladimir Putin hailed ties between the two countries and added that the Kremlin expects Chinese President Xi Jinping to visit Russia.
The Russian leader, whose own rule over Russia is imperiled by the war, noted escalating international tensions, adding that “in this context, cooperation between the People’s Republic of China and the Russian Federation on the global arena is particularly important for stabilizing the international situation.”
While Wang said “Chinese-Russian relations aren’t directed against any third countries and certainly can’t be subject to pressure from any third countries,” the specter of the war and how it has galvanized the West and deepened its divide with Russia hung over his meeting with Putin.
For instance, Wang emphasized that Moscow and Beijing both support “multipolarity and democratization of international relations” — a reference to their shared goal of countering the perceived U.S. dominance in global affairs.
Earlier Wednesday, Wang held talks with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov. “Our ties have continued to develop dynamically, and despite high turbulence in the global arena, we have shown the readiness to speak in defense of each other’s interests,” Lavrov said.
Wang responded in kind, underlining Beijing’s focus on deepening ties with Russia — a relationship it has said has “no limits.”
China has pointedly refused to criticize the invasion of Ukraine while echoing Moscow’s claim that the U.S. and NATO were to blame for provoking the Kremlin . The government in Beijing also has blasted the sanctions imposed on Russia after it invaded Ukraine.
Russia, in turn, has staunchly supported China amid tensions with the U.S. over Taiwan.
The two nations have held military drills showcasing their defense ties. China, Russia and South Africa are holding naval drills in the Indian Ocean this week.
A Russian frigate, the Admiral Gorshkov, arrived in Cape Town in recent days sporting the letters Z and V on its sides, letters that mark Russian weapons on the front lines in Ukraine and are used as a patriotic symbol in Russia.
The rapprochement has worried the West. U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken has said any Chinese involvement in the Kremlin’s war effort would be a “serious problem.”
Asked Wednesday whether NATO has any indication that China might provide arms or other support to Russia’s war, Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg also told The Associated Press in Warsaw, Poland:
“We have seen some signs that they may be planning for that and of course NATO allies, the United States, have been warning against it because this is something that should not happen. China should not support Russia’s illegal war.”
Stoltenberg said potential Chinese assistance would amount to providing “(direct) support to a blatant violation of international law, and of course (as) a member of the U.N. security council China should not in any way support violation of the U.N. charter, or international law.”
Government-backed scholars in China shrugged off Washington’s warnings over Beijing’s relationship with Moscow as a reflection of what they described as a polarizing and distorted U.S. view.
The Global Times quoted Zhang Hong, associate research fellow at the Institute of Russian, Eastern European and Central Asian Studies of the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences, as saying the U.S. and its allies have looked at the Russia-Ukraine conflict through “colored glasses.”
“It seems like anyone who talks with Russia will be seen as siding with Moscow in Russia-Ukraine conflict,” the English-language Chinese newspaper quoted Zhang as saying.
Wang’s talks with Lavrov followed his meeting Tuesday with Nikolai Patrushev, the powerful secretary of Russia’s National Security Council, who called for closer cooperation with Beijing to counter what he described as Western efforts to maintain dominance by thwarting an alliance between China and Russia.
While China recently has emphasized its close ties with Moscow, it also has to tread carefully to avoid an escalation of tensions with the West as it looks to stimulate its economy following the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.
“Isolation from the West is not something (Beijing) wants to risk,” Yu Jie, senior research fellow for China in the Asia-Pacific program at Chatham House, a British think tank, said in comments published Wednesday. “President Xi and his colleagues have begun to realize that cooperation with Russia comes with substantial limits to avoid undermining China’s own political priorities and longer-term economic interests.”
Wang’s trip to Moscow took place against a backdrop of grinding battles in Ukraine, with neither side appearing to gain momentum. Ukraine’s presidential office said at least seven civilians were killed between Tuesday and Wednesday mornings.
During a speech at a patriotic concert, Putin on Wednesday hailed Russia’s “heroic” troops and claimed Moscow’s forces were fighting for the country’s “historic frontiers” to protect its “interests, people, culture, language and territory.”
“When we stand together, we have no equals,” he shouted to enthusiastic crowds at a Moscow sports arena.
The growing relationship between China and Russia is another example of how the war could spread into perilous new terrain.
Another was Putin’s announcement Tuesday that Russia would suspend its participation in the New START Treaty, raising new concerns about the fate of the arms pact, which was already on life support.
Last fall, Moscow decided to allow the resumption of U.S. inspections of its nuclear sites but refused to hold a scheduled round of consultations under the pact.
The lower house of Russia’s parliament on Wednesday quickly endorsed Putin’s move to suspend the treaty, with officials and lawmakers casting it as an 11th-hour warning to Washington.
Reflecting Beijing’s cautious stance, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Wang Wenbin said the treaty was key to peace and stability and that China hopes “the two sides will properly resolve their differences.”
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Monika Scislowska in Warsaw, Poland, contributed to this report.
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LAGUNA NIGUEL, Calif., Oct. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- GID, a real estate owner and fiduciary that invests in multiple asset classes, is proud to announce a joint-venture partnership with Hanover Company to develop Hanover Laguna Niguel, a 309-unit apartment building located in Laguna Niguel, CA.
The six-story building features high-quality amenities including a fitness center, swimming pool, courtyard, and co-working lounge, as well as a screening room and club room. The community will also provide easy access to Interstate 5 and an abundance of retail, as well as a Metrolink Station located directly south of the community.
Future residents can also expect outstanding customer service from Windsor Communities, which ranked number one in Overall Customer Service and Maintenance by the Kingsley Excellence Award Program in 2021.
To learn more about GID, visit www.gid.com.
GID is a privately held, vertically-integrated real estate company that owns and operates a portfolio of multifamily and industrial assets, as well as develops mixed-use projects. With corporate offices in Atlanta, Boston, Dallas, New York City, and San Francisco, GID is an experienced real estate private equity investor and manager supported by an integrated operating platform and has 60+ years of experience across multiple asset classes. GID's existing and under-development properties are valued at over $28.5 billion as of June 30, 2022.
The current portfolio includes over 48,000 residential units, more than 21 million square feet of industrial space, and one million square feet of retail and office space. More information is available at www.gid.com.
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HOUSTON -- If you lost a cherished item like a custom World Series ring in a ballpark crowded with 40,573 people, you'd probably think it was gone forever, right? Well, not if the right person is around.
When the Astros won the World Series in 2022, they gave Minute Maid Park employees a custom-made championship ring. On Father's Day, a man who has worked at the ballpark for 23 years lost his ring and feared it might be gone forever.
But, thanks to an 8-year-old boy who was attending his first-ever Astros game, Reynaldo Muñoz has been reunited with his prized possession.
Muñoz said he took off the custom ring while washing his hands in a restroom, and that's when he got a call for assistance. It wasn't until about 20 minutes later that he realized he left the ring behind. When he went back to look for the ring, it was gone.
However, not all hope was lost. The ring was found by 8-year-old Neymar Davalos, who gave it to his dad.
"I really didn't think I was going to see it ever again, but I'm so glad they did the right thing," Muñoz said. "At the end of the day, it's the best thing you can ask for."
While a lot of fans coming across the ring might be tempted to keep it for themselves, the Davalos Family is not like other fans.
Once Neymar and his dad saw a now-viral social media post about the lost ring, they contacted Muñoz and agreed to meet.
"He has worked for 23 years at MMP and this ring meant so much to him. The ring is very unique as it is personalized to every employee. His last name, 'Muñoz,' is engraved on the side," Janie Arredondo, a friend of Muñoz's daughter, wrote in the post.
Our sister station, ABC13, was there when Muñoz met up with the boy:
"He comes back from the restroom and he's like, 'Dad, here's your Father's Day gift.' And I don't think nothing of it. There's a lot of replicas. We were leaving and there's a lot of people walking out of the stadium and he's like, 'Dad, here.' So, I don't think nothing of it," Neymar's dad, Ray Davalos said. "Then, the next morning I woke up and I seen it all over social media and I'm like, 'Oh, my God.' And I'm like, 'Son, we have to give this back.' And he's like, 'Dad, but that was your Father's Day gift.' And I say 'Yeah, but what would Jesus do?'"
As a way of saying thanks, Muñoz gave Neymar a bag with T-shirts, bobbleheads, a voucher for game tickets, and even some replica rings the 8-year-old Astros fan can keep for himself.
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‘Breathe for me’: Copiah County leaders reenact crime scene inside high school in hopes of preventing youth violence
HAZLEHURST, Miss. (WLBT) - Shock. Heartbreak. Rage.
No one would want to relive a crime scene.
Unless of course, it could prevent someone else from experiencing the same horror.
This is what city and county leaders in Copiah County had hoped when they reenacted a homicide investigation last week before hundreds of students inside the Hazlehurst City School District high school gymnasium.
Local authorities, including the mayor, police chief, sheriff, assistant district attorney, coroner and local funeral director came together to show students what happens when a crime occurs.
The presentation is called Stop the Violence.
Students, who had no idea what would unfold in their gymnasium, watched in silence as the demonstration played out.
First - screams for help. Then, shots rang out followed by emergency sirens and first responders racing to the scene.
You could hear a pin drop.
“Come on, man, come on; breathe for me,” Hazlehurst Chief of Police Derrick Cubit said while performing CPR on the victim.
As they would in real life, half a dozen officers roped off the crime scene with yellow tape and began their investigation.
While the reenactment unfolded in the background, other officials spoke directly to students, explaining what they were seeing and how easily a disagreement can turn violent.
Some leaders offered conflict resolution tips and other individuals gave words of encouragement but Copiah County Assistant District Attorney, Larry Baker presented a raw, real warning.
“If you pick up a gun and you go out and murder someone, we will get you and we will put you away,” he said.
NAACP Project Coordinator Lisa Williams-Augustine, created the presentation and coordinated the mass effort.
It was first performed in 2022 by leaders in Pike County.
“We were so grateful for everyone who was willing to come together because they showed that they love the children and they showed what was important to them.” Williams-Augustine said. “A lot of children have situations going on in the home or they’re bullied and are affected by it. When they feel like they’re in a world by themselves and they think there’s no one to turn to, they often resort to violence.”
Here’s what was most interesting about the event.
Copiah County leaders requested to be taught the skit by Lisa Williams-Augustine, with the McComb NAACP Branch in Pike County.
“There was so much violence happening in the McComb area that community leaders decided that something needed to be done,” said Symico Fuller-Williams, Community Relations-Partnership Coordinator
for Hazlehurst City School District in Copiah County. “We want our students to understand first hand what is happening and what a viable solution looks like.”
Williams-Augustine aims to one day travel the state teaching the presentation to other first responders.
Her goal is to garner enough support from state leaders to duplicate her Stop the Violence program in each Mississippi city.
“This is all about our youth. We hope that students will remember what they have seen and learn how to control their anger and reason with one another without picking up a gun.”
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When your feet are cold, even if you’re inside and sitting by a roaring fire, it can be difficult to feel comfortable. The best way to avoid this wintertime annoyance is by wearing boots that provide an extra dose of soft, fuzzy warmth. Enter shearling- or fur-lined shoes. This material is the key to keeping your whole body warm and cozy this season.
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WaySoft Genuine Australia Mid-Calf Sheepskin Boots (Amazon, $55.96–$94.99)
These mid-calf winter boots are made with 100% genuine Australian twin-face sheepskin with a fuzzy shearling interior. A benefit of boots constructed of natural wool is that they are breathable and will dry well. Reviewers found these ran true to size and several people commented how similar they are to Uggs.
Amazon reviewer Jessica said, “I’m so happy I ordered these! I have bought Uggs in the past and I can honestly say these are the closest thing to them.”
These shearling boots from WaySoft average 4.5 out of 5 stars and have almost 1,200 global ratings. They range quite a bit in price based on size and color, but some are on sale right now. A size 8 in black costs $55.96, while the same size in gray, pictured above, costs $79.99.
Hobibear Women Snow Boots (Walmart, $41.99-$43.99)
Created with a waterproof upper and wear-resistant rubber outsoles, these casual and cozy snow boots by Hobibear will keep you looking fashionable whether you’re out hiking or simply running to the grocery store.
With an average rating of 4.8 stars out of 5 from almost 100 customers at Walmart.com, these faux fur boots will keep out the cold. Find them in three colors: black, gray and white. The black version is available for $43.99, which is the highest price of all three. (Some reviewers noted they tend to run small.)
Women’s Winter Snow Boots by Adokoo (Amazon, $35.99-$42.99)
Constructed of 100% cow suede leather with a wool fur lining, these classic snow boots are thick and warm enough to keep chills at bay. Fold down the top to transform them from mid-calf boots to ankle booties. They feature an anti-slip thermoplastic rubber outsole to prevent sliding.
These cozy boots boast an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars with around 400 customers weighing in. Reviewers found this pair meets all your winter boot needs.
Ruth T. posted, “They are very warm, comfortable and water proof and snow proof!!! I can wear these boots all day and they are very very comfortable all day!!!”
Adokoo’s Women’s Winter Snow Boots range in price based on size, style and color, with the fluffy gray version in sizes 8 and 8.5 marked off slightly at $35.99.
Bearpaw Women’s Chukka Bootie (Amazon, $$94.58)
Available in an array of colors, from brown and black to pale pink and camel, Bearpaw Chukka Booties are constructed with a suede upper and a wool blend lining. The hickory shade in size 8 is on sale for $51.04, a 27% discount, but you can get the black version in most available sizes right now for $44.95-$49.95.
Since these shearling boots are treated with NeverWet technology, feet will stay protected from the elements. With a heel that’s 3.5 inches tall, these booties are perfect for everyday wear.
Averaging 4.5 out of 5 stars with more than 1,000 global ratings, people found them to be comfortable, soft and warm. Reviewer Cynthia, who plans to purchase another pair, said they fit perfectly right out of the box.
“I have worn these non-stop since they arrived! So comfortable I wear them all day at work and at home as slippers while lounging, not kidding! ( I hate wearing socks),” Cynthia wrote.
Do you live in an area that gets a lot of snow? If so, one of these pairs might be just what you need to make it through winter without catching a chill.
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Actress Annie Wersching passed away of cancer early Sunday morning, her publicist, Craig Schneider told CNN. Wersching was 45 years old.
She was best known for playing FBI agent Renee Walker in the series "24."
Wersching's husband, Stephen Full, released a statement to CNN:
"There is a cavernous hole in the soul of this family today. But she left us the tools to fill it. She found wonder in the simplest moment. She didn't require music to dance. She taught us not to wait for adventure to find you. 'Go find it. It's everywhere.' And find it we shall," he wrote.
Wersching also provided the voice for Tess in "The Last of Us" video game. Neil Druckmann, the creative director of new HBO Max series "The Last of Us" based on the game, tweeted on Wesching's passing:
"Just found out my dear friend, Annie Wersching, passed away. We just lost a beautiful artist and human being. My heart is shattered. Thoughts are with her loved ones."
(CNN and HBO Max are both part of the same parent company, Warner Bros. Discovery.)
A GoFundMe was set up by "Handmaid's Tale" actress Ever Carradine in support of Annie's children and husband "so they can continue to live life in a way that they know would make Annie proud."
Wersching regularly appeared in television dramas throughout the aughts and into the 2010s. In 2007, she played Amelia Joffe on the long-running ABC soap "General Hospital." Her breakout role came in 2008 when she portrayed FBI agent Renee Walker on the hit Fox show "24," starring alongside Kiefer Sutherland throughout the seventh and eighth seasons.
Some of Wersching's other notable TV credits include her role as the love interest of Harry Bosch (Titus Welliver) on Amazon Prime's 2014 series "Bosch" and a recurring role as the villainous vampire Lily Salvatore on the CW's "The Vampire Diaries."
Portraying the Borg Queen in "Star Trek Picard" in 2022, Wersching frequently shared photos of herself from set in full costume accompanied by messages of gratitude for the makeup and prosthetics artists that transformed her into the intergalactic villain. Wersching's role in "Star Trek Picard," which airs on Paramount+, is listed as one of the actress's last professional credits on IMDb.
Wersching's husband concluded his statement with a touching memory on Sunday.
"As I drove our boys, the true loves of her life, down the winding driveway and street, she would yell BYE! until we were out of earshot and into the world. I can still hear it ringing. Bye my Buddie. 'I love you little family...'"
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BAY CITY, Mich., (AP) — A 76-year-old northern Michigan man pleaded guilty Monday to leaving two pipe bombs outside cellphone stores n Cheboygan and Sault Ste. Marie, federal prosecutors announced.
John Douglas Allen of Whittemore entered the plea in federal court in Bay City. He faces up to 20 years in prison when he is sentenced, which is scheduled for Nov. 9.
Allen admitted that on Sept. 15, 2021, he placed pipe bombs containing shrapnel outside an AT&T store in Sault Ste. Marie and outside a Verizon store in Cheboygan, prosecutors said. Both pipe bombs contained a note demanding $5 million. Video footage taken from the stores and nearby businesses captured his actions.
Allen also pleaded guilty to placing letters containing threats aimed at telecommunications providers at cell towers ion the Upper Peninsula. | https://www.mrt.com/news/article/Northern-Michigan-man-admits-leaving-pipe-bombs-17313118.php | 2022-07-18 22:07:24 | 0 | https://www.mrt.com/news/article/Northern-Michigan-man-admits-leaving-pipe-bombs-17313118.php |
Actor, singer Olivia Newton-John dies at age 73
Published: Aug. 8, 2022 at 2:33 PM CDT|Updated: 6 minutes ago
(Gray News) - Singer and actor Olivia Newton-John, who starred in the film “Grease” and had several hit songs over her career, has died at the age of 73, her official Facebook page announced Monday.
Her husband, John Easterling, said in the post that she passed away peacefully at her ranch in Southern California, surrounded by family and friends.
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Vince McMahon, the founder and CEO of World Wrestling Entertainment, announced his retirement Friday. After years of declaring he'd "die in the chair" rather than step down from his duties as CEO and chairman, McMahon said in a Friday tweet that it was "time for me to retire."
"At 77, time for me to retire. Thank you, WWE Universe. Then. Now. Forever. Together," the tweet reads, referencing the "then, now, forever, together" slogan that plays at the beginning of all WWE programming.
"I am extremely confident in the continued success of WWE," McMahon said in a subsequent public statement, "and I leave our company in the capable hands of an extraordinary group of superstars, employees and executives -- in particular, both Chairwoman and Co-CEO Stephanie McMahon and Co-CEO Nick Khan. As the majority shareholder, I will continue to support WWE in any way I can."
In a memo to talent, McMahon reportedly wrote, "I won't be with you, but I'll be watching."
Though McMahon's announcement linked his retirement with age -- he turns 77 in August -- it comes amid investigations by the company's board over alleged sexual misconduct. Recent expose pieces from The Wall Street Journal revealed that McMahon has paid more than $12 million to four different women associated with the WWE to settle four allegations of sexual misconduct.
The Journal first reported that McMahon hired a woman to the company's legal team and then, after beginning a sexual relationship with her, doubled her salary from $100,000 to $200,000. McMahon then paid a reported $3 million in hush money to the woman.
As the board of directors investigated the case for improper use of company funds -- though the $3 million in hush money was McMahon's, the salary doubling was WWE's money -- the Journal released a report detailing three more instances of McMahon paying to suppress allegations of misconduct, including $7.5 million to a former wrestler who McMahon allegedly coerced into a sexual relationship. After subsequent sexual advances were rebuffed, McMahon didn't renew her contract in 2005.
Since stepping down as CEO in June, McMahon has still retained full creative control of WWE's product. With Friday's announcement, McMahon relinquishes all official duties with the company, though he remains WWE's controlling shareholder. In his place, his daughter Stephanie McMahon will run the company as chairwoman and co-CEO along with fellow co-CEO Nick Khan.
The retirement of Vince McMahon may go down as the most historic day in professional wrestling history. McMahon is responsible for the nationalization and globalization of professional wrestling in the '80s and '90s. Before McMahon, there were popular wrestling promotions scattered all across the US. McMahon's WWF, which became WWE in 2001 after a lawsuit was filed by the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) for rights to the name, became the first wrestling promotion to tackle a national US audience.
Out of that ambition came WrestleMania, the biggest annual event in the industry, and wrestling stars that reached global fame. Some, like Stone Cold Steve Austin and Hulk Hogan, became world-renowned for their pro wrestling careers, while others, like Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson and Dave "Batista" Bautista, were able to use the company as a launchpad into successful Hollywood careers.
Stephanie McMahon opened Friday's SmackDown show after news of her father's retirement. "Since Vince had the opportunity to thank us, I think this is the opportunity that we take to thank him," she said to the Boston crowd before leading a "thank you, Vince" chant.
Industry response to McMahon's retirement has been mixed. Some have wondered if McMahon's decision presages yet more exposes from the Journal, while several wrestlers have tweeted out thanks to McMahon.
Perhaps the prevailing response has been surprise. McMahon has been synonymous with the WWE and pro wrestling for the past three decades, and on several occasions said he'd never retire. Dutch Mantell, a wrestling veteran who worked for the WWE as recently as 2016, spoke for many on his Friday podcast: "Hell has frozen over. That's basically what's happened."
WWE didn't immediately respond to a request for comment.
Read also: WWE SummerSlam 2022: How to Watch, Match Card and NBC Peacock | https://www.cnet.com/culture/entertainment/wwe-founder-ceo-vince-mcmahon-retires-what-you-need-to-know/ | 2022-07-23 01:13:52 | 1 | https://www.cnet.com/culture/entertainment/wwe-founder-ceo-vince-mcmahon-retires-what-you-need-to-know/ |
BINGHAMTON, NY (WIVT/WBGH) – Today, local attorney Cheryl Insinga announced her campaign for New York State Supreme Court in the Sixth Judicial District.
The Sixth District encompasses all of Broome, Chemung, Chenango, Cortland, Delaware, Madison, Otsego, Schuyler, Tioga, and Tompkins Counties.
She hopes to take the place of Broome County-based State Supreme Court Justice Jeffrey Tait who will be retiring after this term.
Insinga has 25 years of legal experience and has practiced in the State Supreme Court. She is currently a partner at Coughlin & Gerhart where she has worked for the past 16 years.
At the firm, she primarily represents schools, towns, villages, counties, authorities, fire/EMS agencies, and other municipal entities.
“The individuals who appear in State Supreme Court deserve to be heard by a judge with knowledge, experience, compassion and impartiality,” said Insinga. “I’m running for this position to bring my decades of relevant experience and qualifications to serve all those whose circumstances may place them in State Supreme Court.”
Insinga, 48, resides in Vestal and is a graduate of Catholic University of American and the SUNY Buffalo School of Law.
Broome County Republican Chair Benji Federman is endorsing Insinga’s candidacy.
“There are few attorneys in our region with the depth and breadth of experience that Cheryl Insinga brings to the table. From her extensive work helping municipalities across the Southern Tier to her exemplary track record in the public sector, Cheryl is the right choice to succeed Judge Tait as Broome County’s next State Supreme Court Justice.”
The General Election will take place on November 7th, 2023. | https://www.binghamtonhomepage.com/your-local-elections/binghamton-attorney-running-for-nys-supreme-court/ | 2023-02-08 16:12:55 | 1 | https://www.binghamtonhomepage.com/your-local-elections/binghamton-attorney-running-for-nys-supreme-court/ |
Members of Nevada senate candidate’s family endorse opponent
By GABE STERN
Associated Press/Report for America
RENO, Nev. (AP) — Less than a month before Election Day, 14 members of Nevada Republican Senate candidate Adam Laxalt’s family sent a letter endorsing his opponent, Democratic U.S. Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto.
“We staunchly believe that Catherine is well equipped with her own ‘Nevada grit’ — a quality that she will take forward in representation of our home state for six more years across the halls of Congress,” the letter states.
The letter, first obtained by The Nevada Independent, does not mention Laxalt by name.
Instead, it talks of Cortez Masto’s understanding of “the daily realities of dogged hard work” and mentions her experience in public education as well as her commitment to law enforcement.
The family members also wrote that Cortez Masto’s career demonstrates she is “an authentic advocate of Nevada.”
It marks the second time that some of Laxalt’s family has endorsed his opponent. During his unsuccessful gubernatorial run in 2018, a dozen family members endorsed Democrat Steve Sisolak in an op-ed to the Reno Gazette-Journal. That letter more explicitly criticized Laxalt, saying he “leveraged and exploited” the family name throughout his campaign.
That letter prompted 22 of his family members to send another op-ed, defending Laxalt and calling the other letter “vicious and entirely baseless.”
The grandson of former U.S. Sen. and Nevada Gov. Paul Laxalt and the son of former Sen. Pete Domenici, R-New Mexico, Laxalt is seen by many as the best opportunity for Republicans to pick up a seat that could give them the majority in the Senate.
Laxalt’s campaign did not immediately respond to a request for comment Wednesday.
The Laxalt family joins a growing list of endorsers from across the aisle, Cortez Masto spokesperson Sigalle Reshef said in a statement, citing law enforcement organizations and rural lawmakers who have endorsed the Democratic candidate.
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ARLINGTON, Mass. (WWLP) — A well-documented bald eagle in eastern Massachusetts was in critical condition Monday after it was believed to have ingested rat poison.
The female bald eagle, known as MK, was found on the ground in an Arlington cemetery, weak and unable to fly away after what exam results later suggested was anticoagulant rodenticide poisoning, the New England Wildlife Center said in a Facebook post.
The center said such poisoning happens when a raptor eats a rodent that has ingested poison itself.
The center, which described MK as “unable to get significant lift off the ground after many attempts to fly away,” said the bird was taken to its Cape Cod hospital.
The center said the eagle was “severely anemic, lethargic, and [barely] able to stand” on her own, though she had not suffered any broken bones. It also said her blood was clotting slower than normal.
The center’s veterinary team has been administering fluids, pain medications, oxygen and treatments to improve blood clotting.
“Our veterinary team will be by her side and monitoring her closely as we try to get her through this,” the center said on Facebook.
MK, which was not carrying any eggs, was herself hatched in Waltham in 2016 and is the mate of a bald eagle named KZ. MK and KZ frequently visit the Mystic River watershed.
“This pair is considered a true ecological success story here in Massachusetts and a testament to how far the Mystic River and its habitats have come over the past few decades,” the center said on Facebook, referring to the decline of the watershed due to urban development and pollution. “They even had a children’s book written about them!” | https://www.wric.com/news/u-s-world/bald-eagle-rescued-after-eating-rat-poison-in-massachusetts/ | 2023-02-28 17:36:14 | 0 | https://www.wric.com/news/u-s-world/bald-eagle-rescued-after-eating-rat-poison-in-massachusetts/ |
ATLANTA (AP) — Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp said Wednesday that his main campaign committee raised $3.8 million in the two months ended June 30, but heavy spending leading up to the Republican's blowout primary win meant that Kemp's total amount of cash on hand continued to decline.
Kemp spokesman Cody Hall said the incumbent's main campaign committee had $6.4 million on hand. That reflects spending of more than $8 million before and just after the May 24 primary when Kemp thrashed former U.S. Sen. David Perdue and others. Kemp had $10.7 million in cash on April 30 and $12.7 million on Jan. 31.
Kemp also raised $3 million for his Georgians First Leadership Committee, Hall said, giving him a total of $6.8 million raised during the period. That special state fundraising vehicle allows the governor to collect unlimited contributions and coordinate spending with his campaign. The committee also spent about $3 million, leaving it with $650,000 on hand.
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Democrat Stacey Abrams has yet to report numbers. Other candidates in November are Libertarian Shane Hazel and independent Al Bartell.
Georgia candidates have a grace period to file after the June 30 deadline, and Kemp had not filed his actual report with state ethics officials as of Wednesday evening.
Abrams has raised more than $20 million for her main campaign committee since announcing her campaign in December.
Kemp has raised more than $23 million over a longer period, topping the $22.4 million he raised in his win over Abrams in 2018.
The campaign in closely divided Georgia is likely to blow past old spending records, with a torrent of political spending expected from candidates, political parties and outside groups, especially when combined with the U.S. Senate race between Democratic incumbent Raphael Warnock and Republican challenger Herschel Walker.
Both Perdue and Abrams sued over the leadership committee, saying it was unfair that Kemp could take in large amounts while Perdue and Abrams were barred until they won their party primaries.
After an earlier ruling that Kemp could not spend money from the committee for his campaign against Perdue, U.S. District Judge Mark Cohen ruled that Georgians First Leadership Committee could not solicit or receive contributions until after the primary election made Kemp the Republican nominee for governor. So the $3 million raised for Georgians First would have all come since May 24.
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A restaurant in Virginia faced backlash after it posted a 9/11-inspired menu.
The Clubhouse at Aquia Harbour in Stafford posted a menu online that featured items like "First Responder Flatbread, "Never Forget" sampler and the "Remember-tini," according to Newsweek.
A manager at the restaurant reportedly apologized for the menu. He said he wanted to bring attention to the "horrific day," according to WJLA.
The restaurant has posted a new menu for Sunday. It has a football theme.
Nearly 3,000 people died in the terrorist attacks on Sept. 11, 2001. Ahead of the 21st anniversary, President Joe Biden signed a proclamation declaring Sunday a day of remembrance. | https://www.kxxv.com/news/national/restaurant-scraps-9-11-themed-menu-following-backlash | 2022-09-09 20:51:35 | 0 | https://www.kxxv.com/news/national/restaurant-scraps-9-11-themed-menu-following-backlash |
WFO MIDLAND/ODESSA Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Friday, April 14, 2023
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HIGH WIND WARNING
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX
257 PM CDT Wed Apr 12 2023
...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM CDT /5 PM MDT/ THURSDAY
TO 10 PM CDT /9 PM MDT/ FRIDAY...
* WHAT...West winds 30 to 50 mph with gusts up to 75 mph
expected.
* WHERE...Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains.
* WHEN...From 6 PM CDT /5 PM MDT/ Thursday to 10 PM CDT /9 PM
MDT/ Friday.
* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines.
Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult,
especially for high profile vehicles.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Severe turbulence near the mountains will be hazardous for low
flying light aircraft. People should avoid being outside in
forested areas and around trees and branches.
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A shooting outside a bar in Upper Southampton Township on Friday night that left two men dead and another injured appears to have been an act of self-defense, according to detectives investigating the case.
Steven A. Panebianco, 30, of Bensalem, and Raymond A. Farrell IV, 28, of Philadelphia, were shot multiple times in the parking lot of a strip mall on Second Street Pike that houses Steam Food and Pub, police said. A third man, 24, was taken to a nearby hospital for a gunshot wound, but was later released.
Upper Southampton Det. James Schirmer said Monday that it appears the 21-year-old shooter, whom police have not identified, acted in self-defense. The four men got into an argument in the strip mall’s parking lot that led to blows, he said, and the fight escalated to gunfire about 11:30 p.m.
Panebianco and Farrell, longtime friends, had been inside the pub before the shooting, as had the shooter and the other victim, Schrimer said. But there was no indication that the two groups had encountered each other until leaving the bar.
The man who fired the fatal shots has a valid license to carry a gun, and after the shooting, authorities said, he called 911 to report it. No charges have been filed in the case, which is still being actively investigated, according to the Bucks County District Attorney’s Office.
The shooting, which was recorded on surveillance cameras from nearby businesses, was the first homicide in the township since 2010.
Anyone with information about the shooting is urged to call the Upper Southampton Township Police Department at 215-364-5000, ext. 115. | https://www.inquirer.com/news/steam-pub-shooting-self-defense-upper-southampton-township-20221010.html | 2022-10-10 20:18:24 | 0 | https://www.inquirer.com/news/steam-pub-shooting-self-defense-upper-southampton-township-20221010.html |
MIAMI BEACH, Fla., April 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- GOAT Hospitality Group presents Pilo's Beach Club, bringing the epitome of chic beach vibes and world-class entertainment, an exceptional addition to South Beach's upscale entertainment scene. After captivating the summer crowds as a pop-up in Southampton, New York, this beach club has found it permanent in the heart of South Beach. Celebrities and music icons such as Diplo, Zedd, Tommy Lee, Cedric Gervais, Cash Cash, and many more have already graced the club with their presence. Pilo's Beach Club offers an exquisite and sophisticated aura that sets it apart from the typical tiki-inspired beach clubs.
Pilo's Beach Club spans over 3,500 SQFT, bringing a vibrant nightlife scene with elegant wooden finishes, lush greenery, towering palm trees, and emerald-green furniture. The carefully curated decor harmoniously complements the venue's indoor beach vibe. It creates a stunning setting for guests to dress to impress, be it a first date, birthday celebration, or corporate buyout. The venue offers a wrap-around bar that welcomes guests upon entry and transforms into a lounge and nightclub, with exclusive private tables and a private back room that can be reserved for intimate gatherings. The open-format music caters to all musical preferences, ranging from Latin to old-school hip-hop and beyond.
Pilo's Beach Club takes its name from its sister establishments, Pilo's Street Tacos and Pilo's Tequila Garden. Derek Gonzalez, the founder of GOAT Hospitality Group, imbues his ventures with a deep sense of purpose, not just to create exceptional concepts but also to honor his loved ones' legacies. The brand's mission extends to Pilo's Beach Club, paying homage to Gonzalez's beloved Aunt Pilo, who lived with Down syndrome but never let it define her. After her passing, Pilo's brand continues to honor her legacy by employing individuals with special abilities. Through their employment, Pilo's Beach Club provides these exceptional individuals with opportunities to achieve their dreams, increase their independence, and foster meaningful relationships.
To further enhance the unique experience at Pilo's Beach Club, the establishment features a speakeasy named after Gonzalez's son, Santiago, affectionately known as Titi. True to the speakeasy tradition, guests can discover "Titi's Champagne Room," a hidden gem within a gem.
Pilo's Beach Club welcomes guests every Friday and Saturday from 10 PM to 4 AM. For more information about the venue and its offerings, visit their website at pilosbeachclub.com or follow them on Instagram at @pilosbeachclub.
About Pilo's
Founded by Derek Gonzalez in 2017 in Miami, Florida, Pilo's Street Tacos offers authentic Mexican food, street tacos, late-night bites, interactive and visually stunning art pieces, and an inclusive environment for the entire community to enjoy. In 2020, Pilo's launched Pilo's Tequila Garden in the heart of Wynwood. The flagship Wynwood location features an open-air Tequila Garden and transforms into a welcoming nightlife atmosphere with frequent special events and top-name artists. It also boasts three full-service bars, a state-of-the-art DJ booth in a tree house, bottle service, VIP booths, and an expansive tequila, mezcal, and cocktail list for guests to enjoy day or night. Upon arrival, guests are transported to the streets of Mexico City and greeted with vibrant and colorful hand-painted murals from local and international artists, showcasing unity and inclusion. The newest location Pilo's Beach Club opened its doors in April 2023 after an uber-successful pop-up in Southampton. The nightclub and lounge feature chic beach vibes and world-class entertainment in the heart of South Beach's upscale entertainment scene. The brand's mission pays homage to Gonzalez's beloved Aunt Pilo, who lived with Down syndrome but never let it define her. The Pilo's brand honors her legacy by employing individuals with special abilities. Through their employment, Pilo's provides these exceptional individuals with opportunities to achieve their dreams, increase their independence, and foster meaningful relationships.
About GOAT Hospitality Group
GOAT Hospitality Group is the creation of Derek Gonzalez. GOAT is the umbrella of brands that aims to provide the best hospitality by serving our customers and community. Presently, GOAT has a portfolio of Pilo's Street Tacos; Pilo's Tequila Garden; Pilo's Beach Club, and Frozaritas. Goat is also currently expanding its brands with White Tiger Tavern, Titi's Champagne Room, Luna Sol, and Mia.
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BERLIN (AP) — Germany and Slovenia have sealed a deal that will see Slovenia send 28 tanks of Soviet-era design to Ukraine and get 40 modern military trucks from Germany, the German Defense Ministry said Tuesday.
Defense Minister Christine Lambrecht agreed to sign a letter of intent on the deal with her Slovenian counterpart Marjan Sarec, her ministry said. It didn’t specify when the vehicles will be delivered.
The agreement foresees Slovenian handing over 28 M-55S tanks to Ukraine and getting 40 military trucks, including five tankers.
Germany has been keen to promote such deals under which eastern NATO allies hand off Soviet-era equipment to Kyiv and get modern equipment from Germany. Agreements were previously reached with the Czech Republic, Slovakia and Greece.
Germany has argued it’s an efficient way to get material to Ukraine that the country’s military is familiar with.
Berlin so far has balked at supplying Western-designed tanks to Ukraine, arguing that other allies haven’t done so and Germany won’t go it alone. Still, there is pressure from the opposition at home and parts of Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s own governing coalition to rethink that stance.
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DENVER (AP) _ Summit Materials Inc. (SUM) on Wednesday reported third-quarter earnings of $86.5 million.
On a per-share basis, the Denver-based company said it had profit of 73 cents. Earnings, adjusted for non-recurring gains, came to 71 cents per share.
The results did not meet Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of four analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for earnings of 77 cents per share.
The construction materials producer posted revenue of $752.7 million in the period. Its adjusted revenue was $686 million, topping Street forecasts. Four analysts surveyed by Zacks expected $656.8 million.
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STORMY NIGHT AND MORNING: A decaying line of storm approaches the Alabama/Mississippi state line by around Midnight, and moves east across Alabama through the late night and morning Thursday. Ingredients seem to be moving away from us rather than coming together over us as this line of storms moves in, so we expect the line to slowly lose steam as it moves east overnight. While the unstable air gets cut off to our south, the best upper-air energy for storms begins to lift to our north.
However, there could be a few isolated instances of severe weather west of I-65. The main concern would be damaging winds, but there may be a brief window of opportunity for a tornado to develop in West Alabama tonight. The best course of action tonight is to make sure you have a way to receive warnings while you’re asleep, just in case a storm becomes severe. Rain eventually tapers off Thursday, but clouds linger through the next couple of days.
FRIDAY & THE WEEKEND: Colder air moves in Friday into the weekend. The weekend looks to be the coldest air moving in Saturday into Sunday morning. A few light showers are possible Friday and Saturday as moisture wraps around the back-side of a low pressure system. For most of the state, this will mean cold, gray, and wet weather, but its possible a few flakes could fly across the northern third of the state Saturday. No accumulations or impacts expected in Central Alabama.
NEXT WEEK: We warm up quickly next week, with highs in the upper 60s by mid-week. Another round of rain looks likely by mid-week next week.
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PITTSBURGH, Dec. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- "I'm a bagpiper and I wanted to give the appearance of flames emanating from the tips while playing," said an inventor, from Saint Joseph, Mo., "so I invented the BAGPIPE FLAME PROJECTOR UNIT. My design could provide added enjoyment and entertainment for spectators."
The invention provides a special flame projection effect for bagpipes. In doing so, it offers a dramatic visual effect. As a result, it could enhance a parade or other special event. The invention features a unique design that is safe and easy to use so it is ideal for bagpipe players. Additionally, it is producible in design variations.
The original design was submitted to the Jackson sales office of InventHelp. It is currently available for licensing or sale to manufacturers or marketers. For more information, write Dept. 21-JKK-120, InventHelp, 217 Ninth Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15222, or call (412) 288-1300 ext. 1368. Learn more about InventHelp's Invention Submission Services at http://www.InventHelp.com.
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Twins vs. Mariners: Betting Trends, Odds, Records Against the Run Line, Home/Road Splits
The Seattle Mariners and J.P. Crawford ready for the first of a three-game series against Byron Buxton and the Minnesota Twins on Monday at Target Field.
Oddsmakers list the Mariners as -115 favorites on the moneyline, while giving the underdog Twins -105 moneyline odds to win. The total is 8 runs for the game (with -115 odds to hit the over and -105 odds on the under).
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Twins vs. Mariners Odds & Info
- Date: Monday, July 24, 2023
- Time: 7:40 PM ET
- TV: BSN
- Location: Minneapolis, Minnesota
- Venue: Target Field
- Live Stream: Watch on Fubo!
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Twins Recent Betting Performance
- In four games as the underdog over the last 10 matchups, the Twins have a record of 2-2.
- When it comes to the total, the Twins and their opponents are 8-2-0 in their last 10 games.
- Oddsmakers have not posted a runline in any of the Twins' past 10 contests.
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Twins Betting Records & Stats
- The Twins have come away with 13 wins in the 36 contests they have been listed as the underdogs in this season.
- Minnesota has a record of 12-18, a 40% win rate, when it's set as an underdog of -105 or more by bookmakers this season.
- The moneyline set for this matchup implies the Twins have a 51.2% chance of coming away with a victory in the contest.
- Minnesota and its opponents have gone over the total this season in 47 of its 101 opportunities.
- The Twins are 4-7-0 against the spread in their 11 games that had a posted line this season.
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Communications legends Charlene Wheeless, Jon Iwata, Aedhmar Hynes, and Tom Martin will advise the agency.
TYSONS, Va., Dec. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Leading communications, analytics, and insights agency PublicRelay announced the formation of an all-new Strategic Advisory Board. These renowned executives are respected worldwide for their communications savvy and strategic brand thinking. Their input will advance PublicRelay's strategy to solve the toughest analytical challenges facing CCOs.
The new Strategic Advisory Board includes:
Charlene Wheeless: A speaker, advisor, and author with decades of experience in communications, including leadership roles at Bechtel and Raytheon, Charlene was Chair of the Page Society and is one of Marshall Goldsmith's 100 Coaches. Her accolades include five years on PRWeek's Global Power Book and The Betsy Plank Mentoring Award.
Jon Iwata: Leader of the Yale Program on Stakeholder Innovation and Founding Executive Director of the Data & Trust Alliance, Jon led IBM's global brand, marketing, communications, and citizenship over 35 years. An inductee of the Page Society Hall of Fame and the CMO Club Hall of Fame, he was named a Brand Genius by Adweek.
Aedhmar Hynes: An experienced Board Director advising the IP Group plc, Jackson Family Wines, and Connecticut Public Broadcasting Network, Aedhmar advised leading brands, including Adobe, Cisco, and IBM as CEO of Text100. She was Chair of the Page Society, a PRWeek Hall of Fame inductee, and recipient of The Plank Center Mentoring Award and Page Distinguished Service Award.
Tom Martin: Executive-in-Residence at the College of Charleston, he leads the Martin Scholars program for mentoring. Tom was President of the Page Society, founder of Page Up, and a leader at ITT and FedEx. His accolades include The Plank Center Mentoring Legacy Award, Page Distinguished Service Award, and induction into PR News Hall of Fame.
"We are honored to have this group of respected brand leaders advising us as we continue to innovate," said PublicRelay CEO Eric Koefoot. "Each of these leaders brings a powerful set of experiences and deep strategic thinking that will drive value for our clients – the world's leading CCOs."
PublicRelay delivers quality analytics, insights, and advice that increase the value, influence, and impact of communicators. PublicRelay's unique human-augmented technology helps prove communications' impact on business goals, predict media outcomes, and guide future strategy. Known for exceptional partnership with clients, PublicRelay elevates communications data and insights to the standards of today's C-suite leaders.
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Latest Chapter of "Soar Beyond the Expected" Brings Modern Day Artists Emonee Larussa, Blue the Great and Sophia Victor Together to Revive Historic Little Paris Group
NEW YORK, March 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Martell, the oldest of the great Cognac houses, proudly unveils the latest chapter in its "Soar Beyond the Expected" campaign, centered around the remarkable story of prolific artist and pioneer in Black, women's and art history, Loïs Mailou Jones. In a new spot narrated by Martell partner and world-renowned musician, actor and artist, Janelle Monáe, Martell sheds light on Jones' legacy and artwork. While widely celebrated today, in post-war Paris, Jones only entered and received praise by American exhibitions under the guise of a white woman. Nearly 100 years later, Jones' story and life work serves as the inspiration for Martell's latest commitment to empower and uplift the next generation of creatives.
Loïs Mailou Jones was the longest-surviving artist of the Harlem Renaissance who attained fame while living in Paris during the 1930s and 1940s. Influenced by the movement, Jones' established a Parisian-style salon upon her stateside return, dubbed 'The Little Paris Group', where local Black artists and students could thrive creatively, hone their skills and exchange critiques. Often surrounded by influential identities such as presidents, world leaders and prominent figures like Langston Hughes, Josephine Baker and Carter G. Woodson, Jones was a multi-hyphenate talent who championed African American art and the Black Diaspora throughout her decades-long career as a pioneer painter and educator.
On March 23rd at The Bishop Gallery, a Black-owned art gallery in Brooklyn, Martell's Little Paris Group will deliver on the mission of Jones' historic salon and resurrect the original Little Paris Group in 2023. The space will follow the same principles that Jones established years ago, alongside mentors of both traditional and modern art disciplines to produce a creative hub that uplifts artists and provides them with a sense of community and artistic advancement.
Featuring workshops by leading artists spanning traditional and modern art disciplines, Emonee Larussa, Blue the Great and Sophia Victor, the space is designed to allow up and coming artists to evolve artistically and personally as Jones intended. An archival selection of Loïs Mailou Jones' artworks and artifacts, featuring pieces from throughout her career and historic items from the original Little Paris Group, licensed from The Loïs Mailou Jones Pierre-Noel Trust, will also be on display for artists to draw inspiration.
"As an artist myself, I am honored to join Martell in the revival of The Little Paris Group," said Monáe. Pioneers like Jones have paved the way for many women and artists who walk in similar shoes today. It is important that we shine a spotlight on her experiences and mission to build spaces, like her historic salon, that are designed to uplift and create a dialogue to inspire the future of creativity."
Since the founding of Martell, the cognac producer has been pushing the boundaries of possibility, as embodied by a category first: Martell Blue Swift. As the first cognac house to ship its barrels to America in 1793, Martell is committed to driving positive change and celebrating those – like Jones – who boldly redefine convention to benefit the many instead of conforming to codes that favor the few. In this spirit, the brand is investing in Janelle Monáe's Fem the Future platform, as well as the Restaurant Workers' Community Foundation, to fund projects that continue to advance opportunities and education for BIPOC women.
"Like the 'Swift' that adorns each bottle and flies more than 350 miles per day, Martell Blue Swift is crafted for those who soar higher, those who – like Loïs Mailou Jones – have redefined convention and cultivated their own way forward in the face of adversity," says Charlotte Raux, Senior Brand Manager, Martell Cognac at Pernod Ricard USA. "The impact of Jones uniquely reminds us that Black History is an important part of Women's History. In honoring and understanding this truth, Martell stands as a brand that celebrates Black History and uplifts all women to soar beyond the expected."
Today, despite the odds, Jones is historically recognized as the longest-surviving artist of the Harlem Renaissance and her works have been acquired by several U.S. museums. Jones' teachings have lived on as she remains an important role model for other African American artists.
Aspiring artists aged 21+ in the tri-state area interested in the one-day-only workshops can learn more about how to apply for one of the limited seats by clicking here: www.MartellLittleParisGroup.com. To learn more about Martell or the Little Paris Group, visit https://www.martell.com/en-us or follow at @martellusa on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.
ABOUT MARTELL
The oldest of the great cognac houses, founded by Jean Martell in 1715, Maison Martell is renowned throughout the world for the finesse and elegance of its cognacs, the result of a legacy of savoir-faire handed down through nine generations. Together with a passion for its craft and profound attachment to the terroir, Maison Martell is defined by the audacity with which it has pioneered new expressions – from the icon Martell Cordon Bleu in 1912 to the trailblazing Martell Blue Swift today.
ABOUT PERNOD RICARD USA
Pernod Ricard USA is the premium spirits and wine company in the U.S., and the largest subsidiary of Paris, France-based Pernod Ricard SA., the world's second largest spirits and wine company. Pernod Ricard employs approximately 19,000 people worldwide, is listed on Euronext (Ticker: RI) and is part of the CAC 40 index. The company's leading spirits include such prestigious brands as Absolut Vodka, Avión Tequila, Chivas Regal Scotch Whisky, The Glenlivet Single Malt Scotch Whisky, Jameson Irish Whiskey, Kahlúa Liqueur, Malibu, Martell Cognac, Olmeca Altos Tequila, Beefeater Gin, Del Maguey Single Village Mezcal, Código Tequila, Monkey 47 Gin, Seagram's Extra Dry Gin, Malfy Gin, Hiram Walker Liqueurs, Midleton Irish Whiskey, Redbreast Irish Whiskey, Aberlour Single Malt Scotch Whisky, Lillet, Jefferson's Bourbon, TX Whiskey, Smooth Ambler Whiskey, Rabbit Hole Whiskey, Pernod and Ricard; such superior wines as Jacob's Creek, Kenwood Vineyards, Campo Viejo and Brancott Estate; and such exquisite champagnes and sparkling wines as Perrier-Jouët Champagne, G.H. Mumm Champagne and Mumm Napa sparkling wines.
Pernod Ricard USA is headquartered in New York, New York, and has more than 1,000 employees across the country. As "creators of conviviality," we are committed to sustainable and responsible business practices in service of our customers, consumers, employees and the planet. Pernod Ricard USA urges all adults to consume its products responsibly and has an active program to promote responsible drinking. For more information, visit: www.pernod-ricard-usa.com.
ABOUT THE BISHOP GALLERY
The Bishop Gallery is a contemporary art gallery located in Bedford Stuyvesant, Brooklyn. Launched in 2012 by Erwin John and Stevenson Dunn Jr., The Bishop Gallery aims to provide emerging and established artists with an intimate space to connect with their audience and the ever-expanding Brooklyn art scene. We embrace all artists of varying cultures, genres, backgrounds, and means of artistic expression. We hope to forge a lasting relationship with the artists who show in our space and the surrounding communities. We believe art can be a catalyst for bringing together communities and inciting conversations of change and development. Our objective is to provide the space where the ideas that bring about change are birthed.
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WEST PALM BEACH, Fla., Nov. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Greenscreens.ai, a dynamic pricing infrastructure platform that delivers short-term predictive freight market pricing, announced a $5 million Series A investment from existing investor Tiger Global.
The Series A announcement comes just 10 months after Greenscreens.ai's Seed Round, which allowed the company to increase ARR by over 500% year to-date and rapidly scale its customer portfolio to 70, adding highly respected, well-known freight companies such as Yellow Logistics (YRC), GLS US, Gampac/U.S. Foods, Primo Logistics, Giltner Logistics, R2 Logistics, and more.
With the additional capital, Greenscreens.ai plans to accelerate the momentum seen in 2022 by significantly increasing its current headcount, expanding the team both in the US and Lithuania, and doubling down on its investment in product and technology development.
"At a time when we see many companies in our industry reducing staff, it's exciting to be in a position of hyper-growth and job creation to take advantage of the available talent pool of logistics professionals," said Dawn Salvucci-Favier CEO and Chief Product Officer of Greenscreens.ai. "I look forward to where we will be next year at this time as we continue to grow our team with a product that's disrupting the standards of freight pricing."
Greenscreens.ai differentiates itself from other pricing tools on the market by offering a tool that provides dynamic real-time data tailored specifically to an organization's individual buying power rather than data that's based on market averages with outliers.
"By offering dynamic pricing infrastructure for the logistics industry, the Greenscreens.ai team has created a platform that can transform the freight market," said Nate Lippincott, Investor, Tiger Global. "The platform was built by logistics veterans who understand the supply chain industry and have a clear vision for the product. We are excited to partner with this team on their next phase of growth."
"Greenscreens.ai is focused on doing one thing extremely well: giving truck brokers the tools to provide much more accurate real-time pricing", said Benjamin Gordon, Executive Chairman of Greenscreens.ai. "In a volatile freight market, this is a superpower for brokers. Most companies don't realize how much money they are leaving on the table by pricing based on market averages. Greenscreens.ai customers are gaining access to the most valuable predictive pricing solution in the market. Every logistics company should be using this system."
Greenscreens.ai is a dynamic pricing infrastructure for the logistics industry that delivers freight market pricing intelligence and business insights to help grow and protect margins. We exist to help our customers quote with confidence & win more business…more profitably. Our solution combines the power of aggregated market data and an organization's own data with advanced machine learning techniques to deliver short-term predictive freight market pricing specific to your company's individual buying and selling behavior. To learn more, visit: www.greenscreens.ai
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AZSTARYS data includes durable ADHD symptom improvement, dose optimization effects, improved sleep impact, and real-world claims analysis
AZSTARYS is the first and only treatment for ADHD containing an immediate release component and the prodrug serdexmethylphenidate, together providing rapid and extended duration of symptom improvement
BOSTON, March 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Corium, LLC, a commercial-stage biopharmaceutical company leading the development and commercialization of novel central nervous system (CNS) therapies, announces the upcoming presentation of positive data about its first-in-class attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) medicine AZSTARYS (serdexmethylphenidate [SDX] and dexmethylphenidate [d-MPH]) at two national medical association meetings this month.
Azstarys is the first and only once-daily treatment for ADHD symptoms containing SDX, the prodrug of d-MPH. SDX is designed specifically to be pharmacologically inactive until reaching a patient's lower gastrointestinal tract, where, by design, the prodrug gradually converts to d-MPH throughout the day. This formulation provides control of ADHD symptoms both rapidly with the immediate-release d-MPH and for an extended duration with SDX. Azstarys is indicated for patients aged six years and older with ADHD.
The presentations this month will report the effect of AZSTARYS on reducing ADHD severity in children in a pivotal classroom study, the effects of optimized AZSTARYS pediatric dosing, and the medicine's sleep effects in children. A real-world claims database analysis will report on the value of AZSTARYS therapy for adult and pediatric patients as measured by their need to add a short-acting ADHD drug to their ongoing AZSTARYS regimen.
"The positive outcomes in these analyses reinforce the benefits AZSTARYS offers to children six years and older and adults with ADHD, including rapid on-set of action, durable day-long efficacy, and proven safety," said Charles Oh, M.D., Chief Medical Officer of Corium. "Our participation at the 2023 annual meetings of the American Neuropsychiatric Association and the National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners also embody Corium's ongoing commitment to research and share scientific knowledge as a leader in the CNS therapeutic space."
Corium's three posters at the American Neuropsychiatric Association (ANPA) 2023 meeting will be presented on Wednesday, March 15, from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. EDT (Poster 15), and Friday, March 17, from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. (Posters 87 and 88) in Staffordshire Room of the Westin at Copley Place in Boston, MA.
Corium's two posters at the National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioner's 44th National Conference on Pediatric Health Care (NAPNAP) meeting will be presented on Wednesday, March 15 from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. at the Rosen Shingle Creek in Orlando, FL.
About ADHD
ADHD is a common neurodevelopment disorder marked by an ongoing pattern of inability to pay attention or hyperactivity with impulsive behaviors, or both, which interferes with functioning or development. ADHD usually is diagnosed during childhood but often continues into adulthood. Children with ADHD may have trouble paying attention, controlling impulsive behaviors (may act without thinking about what the result will be), or be overly active. In the United States, an estimated 6.1 million children have received an ADHD diagnosis, including 2.4 million aged 6 to 11 years.
Indication and Important Safety Information for AZSTARYS (serdexmethylphenidate and dexmethylphenidate)
INDICATION
AZSTARYS is a central nervous system (CNS) stimulant indicated for the treatment of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) in patients aged 6 years and older.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
CONTRAINDICATIONS
- Known hypersensitivity to serdexmethylphenidate, methylphenidate, or other product components. Bronchospasm, rash, and pruritus have occurred with AZSTARYS. Hypersensitivity reactions such as angioedema and anaphylactic reactions have occurred with other methylphenidate products.
- Concomitant treatment with a monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) or use of an MAOI within the preceding 14 days, because of the risk of hypertensive crisis.
WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS
- Sudden death has been reported in association with CNS stimulant treatment at recommended doses in pediatric patients with structural cardiac abnormalities or other serious heart problems. In adults, sudden death, stroke, and myocardial infarction have been reported at recommended doses. Avoid use in patients with known structural cardiac abnormalities, cardiomyopathy, serious heart arrhythmias, coronary artery disease, or other serious heart problems.
- CNS stimulants cause an increase in blood pressure and heart rate. Monitor all patients for hypertension and tachycardia.
- Exacerbation of Pre-existing Psychosis: May exacerbate symptoms of behavior disturbance and thought disorder in patients with a pre-existing psychotic disorder. Induction of a Manic Episode in Patients with Bipolar Disorder: May induce a mixed/manic episode in patients with bipolar disorder. Prior to initiating treatment, screen for risk factors for developing a manic episode (e.g., comorbid or history of depressive symptoms, or a family history of suicide, bipolar disorder, or depression). New Psychotic or Manic Symptoms: At recommended doses, may cause psychotic or manic symptoms (e.g., hallucinations, delusional thinking, or mania) in patients without a history of psychotic illness or mania. Discontinue if symptoms occur.
- Cases of painful and prolonged penile erections and priapism have been reported with methylphenidate products. Immediate medical attention should be sought if signs or symptoms of prolonged penile erections or priapism are observed.
- CNS stimulants, including AZSTARYS, are associated with peripheral vasculopathy, including Raynaud's phenomenon. Signs and symptoms are usually intermittent and mild; very rare sequelae include digital ulceration and/or soft tissue breakdown. Carefully observe patients during treatment for digital changes. Further evaluation may be required, including referral.
- CNS stimulants have been associated with weight loss and slowing of growth rate in pediatric patients. Monitor height and weight at appropriate intervals in pediatric patients. Treatment may need to be interrupted in children not growing or gaining weight as expected.
ADVERSE REACTIONS
- Based on accumulated data from other methylphenidate products, the most common (>5% and twice the rate of placebo) adverse reactions are appetite decreased, insomnia, nausea, vomiting, dyspepsia, abdominal pain, weight decreased, anxiety, dizziness, irritability, affect lability, tachycardia, and blood pressure increased.
DRUG INTERACTIONS
- Adjust dosage of antihypertensive drug as needed. Monitor blood pressure.
- Avoid use of AZSTARYS on the day of surgery if halogenated anesthetics will be used.
For additional safety information, click here for Prescribing Information and Medication Guide, including BOXED WARNING.
You are encouraged to report negative side effects of prescription drugs to the FDA. Visit www.fda.gov/medwatch, or call 1-800-FDA-1088.
About Corium
Corium, LLC, is a commercial-stage biopharmaceutical company that is leading the development and commercialization of CNS therapies that provide physicians with innovative treatment options for patients, their families, and their caregivers. Corium is commercializing two FDA approved products, ADLARITY and AZSTARYS. For further information, please visit https://www.corium.com/.
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HOBART, Australia (AP) — Wildlife experts on Thursday rescued 32 of the 230 whales that were found stranded on the wild and remote west coast of Australia’s island state of Tasmania a day earlier.
Half the pod of pilot whales found stranded in Macquarie Harbour were presumed to still be alive on Wednesday, the Department of Natural Resources and Environment Tasmania said.
But only 35 had survived the pounding surf overnight, Tasmania Parks and Wildlife Service manager Brendon Clark said.
“Of the 35 that were remaining alive this morning, we’ve managed to refloat, rescue and release … 32 of those animals, and so that’s a terrific result,” Clark told reporters late Thursday at nearby Strahan.
“We still have three alive on the far northern end of Ocean Beach, but because of access restrictions, predominantly tidal influences, we just haven’t been able to access those three animals safely today. But they’ll be our priority in the morning,” Clark added.
The whales beached two years to the day after the largest mass-stranding in Australia’s history was discovered in the same harbor.
About 470 long-finned pilot whales were found on Sept. 21, 2020, stuck on sandbars. After a weeklong effort, 111 of those whales were rescued but the rest died.
The entrance to the harbor is a notoriously shallow and dangerous channel known as Hell’s Gate.
Marine Conservation Program biologist Kris Carlyon said the dead whales would be tested to see if there were toxins in their systems that might explain the disaster.
“These mass stranding events are typically the result of accidental sort of coming to shore, and that’s through a whole host of reasons,” Carlyon said.
Local salmon farmer Linton Kringle helped in the 2020 rescue effort and said Thursday’s challenge was more difficult because the whales were in shallower and more exposed waters.
Fourteen sperm whales were discovered Monday afternoon beached on King Island in Bass Strait between the Australian mainland and Tasmania.
Griffith University marine scientist Olaf Meynecke said it’s unusual for sperm whales to wash ashore. He said that warmer temperatures could also be changing the ocean currents and moving the whales’ traditional food. | https://www.cbs42.com/news/national/watch-32-of-230-stranded-pilot-whales-rescued-in-australia/ | 2022-09-22 12:18:19 | 0 | https://www.cbs42.com/news/national/watch-32-of-230-stranded-pilot-whales-rescued-in-australia/ |
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ALPENA, Mich. – A Michigan girl was able to escape an attempted kidnapping when her brother used a slingshot to strike the would-be attacker, authorities said this week.
Mlive.com reports that the Michigan State Police arrested the accused assailant in the city of Alpena on Wednesday.
The 17-year-old's name has not been released though he has been charged as an adult with one count of attempted kidnapping/child enticement, one count of attempted assault to do great bodily harm less than murder, and one count of assault and battery.
Michigan State Police said in a news release that the 8-year-old girl was in her backyard when the alleged assailant came out of the woods, grabbed her and covered her mouth. Authorities said the girl's brother, 13, hit the alleged attacker in the head and chest using a slingshot.
Police later arrested the 17-year-old based on another family member’s description of the suspect. Authorities also said the teenager had visible wounds from the slingshot. | https://www.clickorlando.com/news/2023/05/13/michigan-boy-uses-a-slingshot-to-save-his-sister-from-being-abducted-from-backyard-police-say/ | 2023-05-13 22:29:16 | 1 | https://www.clickorlando.com/news/2023/05/13/michigan-boy-uses-a-slingshot-to-save-his-sister-from-being-abducted-from-backyard-police-say/ |
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BANGKOK (AP) — Three Thai railway workers were killed and four others wounded Tuesday when a bomb exploded as they were clearing the wreckage of an earlier attack over the weekend in the country’s south, police said.
The workers were repairing tracks near Khlong Ngae station, not far from the Malaysian border, when the bomb exploded at about 6:30 a.m., according to authorities.
On Saturday, another bomb derailed and damaged a freight train at the same location, causing no injuries but forcing the closure of the route.
Police said the investigation was in its early stages and they were still working to identify any subjects.
Bombings are not uncommon in southern Thailand, where anti-government separatists have clashed with government forces in the past, though there has been a general decrease in violence in recent years. | https://www.seattletimes.com/nation-world/3-railway-workers-killed-4-wounded-in-thai-train-bombing/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=Referral&utm_campaign=RSS_nation-world | 2022-12-06 13:20:37 | 1 | https://www.seattletimes.com/nation-world/3-railway-workers-killed-4-wounded-in-thai-train-bombing/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=Referral&utm_campaign=RSS_nation-world |
Congress is putting the spotlight on the strategic relationship between the U.S. and China. China is a rare issue where Republicans and Democrats agree Congress needs to respond to threats.
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Congress is putting the spotlight on the strategic relationship between the U.S. and China. China is a rare issue where Republicans and Democrats agree Congress needs to respond to threats.
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CAMBRIDGE, Mass. (AP) — A man with a machete-type knife was shot and killed by a police officer during a confrontation in Cambridge, Massachusetts authorities said.
Police received a 911 call on Wednesday afternoon that the man was seen jumping out of the window of an apartment with the weapon and appeared to be cutting himself with it, as well as broken glass from the window.
Officers and paramedics found the man, identified as Sayed Faisal, 20, of Cambridge, bleeding in an alley.
Faisal then reportedly ran with the knife for several blocks after seeing police, who requested that he drop the weapon, according to a preliminary investigation by the Middlesex district attorney's office and police.
Faisal then reportedly moved toward the police while still holding the knife, even when they fired a non-lethal round in an attempt to de-escalate the situation, police said.
Authorities said Faisal continued to advance toward police. One officer fired a gun. Faisal was struck and later died at a hospital. | https://www.beaumontenterprise.com/news/article/Man-with-machete-style-knife-fatally-shot-by-17696631.php | 2023-01-05 17:29:52 | 0 | https://www.beaumontenterprise.com/news/article/Man-with-machete-style-knife-fatally-shot-by-17696631.php |
- Cronometer users in the United States can now import Dexcom CGM data and self-reported insulin data into their Cronometer accounts.
- Cronometer Gold subscribers can take advantage of Custom Charts, which will allow users to chart glucose or insulin data against intake of specific nutrients to identify trends associated with their diet.
REVELSTOKE, BC, Jan. 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ - Leading nutrition tracking app, Cronometer, will now integrate with Dexcom, the global leader in real-time continuous glucose monitoring (CGM). In the latest version of the Cronometer app, users residing in the U.S.A. will be able to import Dexcom CGM data and self-reported insulin data into their Cronometer accounts.
The integration will allow Cronometer users to chart their glucose levels and insulin use over time. Cronometer Gold subscribers will also be able to use the Custom Charts feature to plot glucose or insulin data against specific nutrient intake, such as carbs, to help identify trends associated with their diet.
"By combining Dexcom CGM data with Cronometer's wealth of nutrition information, we hope to impact the lives of millions of people with type 1 and type 2 diabetes." says Cronometer's Chief Technology Officer, Brian Doherty. "With a Cronometer account, you've always been able to quickly check the carbs in an apple, but with integrated Dexcom CGM data, users can now see detailed trends of glucose levels against specific nutrients over time which we believe will be an invaluable tool to help manage their condition."
About Cronometer Software Inc.: Cronometer is a leading health and nutrition tracker with a comprehensive nutrition database. Unlike other tracking apps, the nutritional data is curated from verified, lab-analyzed sources. Cronometer was originally developed by CEO Aaron Davidson in 2005 and started as a personal side project. Over the years it has transformed from a hobby into a thriving business with over 6 million users worldwide. They are a proudly Canadian company with a head office based in the small mountain town of Revelstoke, British Columbia.
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VANCOUVER, BC, June 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - West Fraser Timber Co. Ltd. ("West Fraser" or the "Company") (TSX and NYSE: WFG) announced today that it has taken up and purchased for cancellation a total of 11,898,205 common shares ("Shares") at a price of US$95.00 per Share under its substantial issuer bid ("SIB") for an aggregate purchase price of approximately US$1.130 billion.
The Shares purchased represent approximately 11.7% of the total number of West Fraser's issued and outstanding Shares and Class B shares at the time the SIB was announced in late April 2022. After giving effect to the SIB, West Fraser will have 87,473,547 Shares and 2,281,478 Class B shares issued and outstanding. No Class B shares were purchased under the SIB.
"We are pleased to have successfully completed our second Substantial Issuer Bid, furthering our track record of returning significant capital to our shareholders. While we were able to return more than US$1.1 billion to participating shareholders, the fact that the tender offer was not oversubscribed suggests that many of our shareholders still see considerable upside value in our shares," said Ray Ferris, President & CEO, West Fraser. "West Fraser's capital allocation priorities aim to balance disciplined investing with returning capital to shareholders, all while maintaining our financial flexibility. By executing strategic share repurchases at a price below our estimate of intrinsic value, we are confident that we will be able to create significant, long-term value for our shareholders. Given our strong balance sheet, we will continue to look for additional opportunities to effectively deploy our capital as we execute on our strategic objectives, benefit from the resilience of our product and geographic diversity and provide our customers with the type of wood-based building products that we expect will be important contributors to a low-carbon economy."
Since the completion of the Norbord acquisition in February 2021, the Company has repurchased 33,542,183 Shares through the completion of two SIBs as well as normal course issuer bids, representing approximately 27.2% of the total Shares and Class B shares outstanding at the time of the acquisition of Norbord for an aggregate total of approximately US$2.812 billion. Over the same period, West Fraser has returned approximately US$112 million to shareholders through dividends, for a total of approximately US$2.924 billion in capital returned to shareholders through buybacks and dividends.
All shareholders who made auction tenders and purchase price tenders will have 100% of their successfully tendered Shares purchased by West Fraser at the purchase price.
Payment for the Shares accepted for purchase under the SIB will be effected by Computershare by June 9, 2022 in accordance with the SIB and applicable law. The Company expects to be eligible to recommence purchases under its normal course issuer bid ("NCIB") after all Shares accepted for purchase under the SIB have been taken up. In connection with the recommenced NCIB and subject to TSX approval, West Fraser will enter into an automatic share purchase plan with its broker, which will enable West Fraser to provide standard instructions and purchase Shares on the open market during self-imposed blackout periods. Outside of these blackout periods, Shares may be purchased in accordance with management's discretion.
For Canadian federal income tax purposes, a deemed dividend arises on the repurchase of Shares under the SIB. To assist shareholders in determining the Canadian tax consequences of the SIB, West Fraser has determined that for the purposes of the Income Tax Act (Canada), the paid-up capital per Share is C$17.49. West Fraser designates the entire amount of the deemed dividend arising from its repurchase of the Shares under the SIB as an "eligible dividend" for purposes of the Income Tax Act (Canada) and any corresponding provincial and territorial tax legislation.
For the purposes of subsection 191(4) of the Income Tax Act (Canada), the "specified amount" in respect of each Share is US$79.95.
The full details of the SIB are described in the offer to purchase and issuer bid circular dated April 26, 2022, as well as the related letter of transmittal and notice of guaranteed delivery, copies of which were filed and are available on SEDAR at www.sedar.com and on EDGAR at www.sec.com.
This press release is for informational purposes only and does not constitute an offer to buy or the solicitation of an offer to sell West Fraser's shares.
West Fraser is a diversified wood products company with more than 60 facilities in Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom, and Europe. From responsibly sourced and sustainably managed forest resources, the Company produces lumber, engineered wood products (OSB, LVL, MDF, plywood, and particleboard), pulp, newsprint, wood chips, other residuals, and renewable energy. West Fraser's products are used in home construction, repair and remodelling, industrial applications, papers, tissue, and box materials.
This news release contains forward-looking information or forward-looking statements (collectively, "forward-looking statements") within the meaning of applicable securities laws, including statements relating to the SIB, including the timing of payment of the purchased Shares under the SIB, the creation of long-term value for shareholders through the repurchase of shares at below our estimate of intrinsic value, additional opportunities to deploy capital as we execute on our strategic objectives, the timing of share purchases under the NCIB and the automatic share purchase plan and other statements that are not historical facts, are "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of Canadian and United States securities laws. Any such forward-looking statements are based on information currently available to us and are based on assumptions and analyses made by us in light of our experience and our perception of historical trends and current conditions. Readers should also refer to the risk factors set forth in the Company's annual information form and management's discussion and analysis for the year ended December 31, 2021, each dated February 15, 2022, available at SEDAR (www.sedar.com) and EDGAR (www.sec.gov/edgar.shtml). There can be no assurance that the plans, intentions or expectations upon which forward-looking statements are based will be realized. Actual results may differ, and the difference may be material and adverse to the Company and its shareholders.
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Report: US federal agency is considering a ban on gas stoves
A federal agency is considering a ban on gas stoves as concerns about indoor pollution linked to childhood asthma rise, Bloomberg first reported.
Related video above: Cooking with Gas May Be Bad for Your Health
A U.S. Consumer Product Safety commissioner told Bloomberg gas stove usage is a "hidden hazard."
"Any option is on the table. Products that can't be made safe can be banned," agency commissioner Richard Trumka Jr. said in a Bloomberg interview. The report said the agency plans "to take action" to address the indoor pollution caused by stoves. CNN has reached out to the CPSC for comment.
The CPSC has been considering action on gas stoves for months.Trumka recommended in October that the CPSC seek public comment on the hazards associated with gas stoves. The pollutants have been linked to asthma and worsening respiratory conditions.
A December 2022 study in the International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health found that indoor gas stove usage is associated with an increased risk of current asthma among children. The study found that almost 13% of current childhood asthma in the US is attributable to gas stove use.
Trumka told Bloomberg the agency plans to open public comment on gas stove hazards. Options besides a ban include "setting standards on emissions from the appliances."
Thirty-five percent of households in the United States use a gas stove, and the number approaches 70% in some states like California and New Jersey. Other studies have found these stoves emit significant levels of nitrogen dioxide, carbon monoxide and fine particulate matter -- which without proper ventilation can raise the levels of indoor concentration levels to unsafe levels as deemed by the EPA.
"Short-term exposure to NO2 is linked to worsening asthma in children, and long-term exposure has been determined to likely cause the development of asthma," a group of lawmakers said in a letter to chair Alexander Hoehn-Saric, adding it can also exacerbate cardiovascular illnesses.
The letter -- Sen. Corey Booker and Sen. Elizabeth Warren among its signers -- argued that Black, Latino and low-income households are more likely to be affected by these adverse reactions, because they are either more likely to live near a waste incinerator or coal ash site or are in a home with poor ventilation.
In a statement to CNN, the CPSC said the agency has not proposed any regulatory action on gas stoves at this time, and any regulatory action would "involve a lengthy process."
"Agency staff plans to start gathering data and perspectives from the public on potential hazards associated with gas stoves, and proposed solutions to those hazards later this year," the commission said in a statement. "Commission staff also continues to work with voluntary standards organizations to examine gas stove emissions and address potential hazards."
Some cities across the U.S. banned natural gas hookups in all new building construction to reduce greenhouse emissions -- Berkeley in 2019, San Francisco in 2020, New York City in 2021. But as of last February, 20 states with GOP-controlled legislatures have passed so-called "preemption laws" that prohibit cities from banning natural gas.
"To me that's what's interesting about this new trend, it seems like states are trying to eliminate the possibility before cities try to catch onto this," Sarah Fox, an associate law professor at Northern Illinois University School of Law, told CNN last year. "The natural gas industry... has been very aggressive in getting this passed."
In a statement to CNN Business, the Association of Home Appliance Manufacturers said an improvement in ventilation is the solution to preventing indoor air pollution while cooking.
"A ban on gas cooking appliances would remove an affordable and preferred technology used in more than 40% of home across the country," Jill Notini, industry spokesperson, said in a statement. " A ban of gas cooking would fail to address the overall concern of indoor air quality while cooking, because all forms of cooking, regardless of heat source, generate air pollutants, especially at high temperatures."
The American Gas Association pushed back against a natural gas ban in a blog post in December, saying it makes housing more expensive as "electric homes require expensive retrofits."
However, Biden's landmark Inflation Reduction Act includes a rebate of up to $840 for an electric stove or other electric appliances, and up to an $500 to help cover the costs of converting to electric from gas. | https://www.wmur.com/article/us-federal-agency-considering-ban-gas-stoves-report-says/42438805 | 2023-01-10 05:18:10 | 0 | https://www.wmur.com/article/us-federal-agency-considering-ban-gas-stoves-report-says/42438805 |
LONDON, July 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Synthesized Inc, pioneers in generative modeling for structured data, has announced the availability of their products for enterprise customers on Google Cloud. Learn about the release in this video.
As artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning is commoditized, data becomes an enterprise's competitive advantage. Accessing high-quality data is expensive, takes a long time, and sometimes is not even possible. Once obtained, data can be unbalanced, low in density, or of inadequate quality. Through AI-driven data transformations, Synthesized enables you to quickly access high-quality data to use in BI/Analytics, machine learning, application development, and testing workflows, in a compliant manner.
Synthesized Scientific Data Kit (SDK) is now available on Google Marketplace.
The SDK helps you create compliant statistical-preserving data snapshots for BI/Analytics and ML/AI applications, and right-size your data with AI-driven data generation.
With the SDK, you can:
- Improve data quality - benefit from up to ~15% uplift in ML/AI model performance with data rebalancing, data imputation, and high-quality synthetic data generation. The SDK helps increase revenue across conversion, fraud, revenue recovery, and more.
- Enable fast data access and lower data acquisition cost - extract data insights faster for BI/Analytics. Increase developer productivity and speed-to-market.
- Ensure data privacy and data compliance - codify complex data privacy requirements into concrete data transformations. Ensure compliance when using sensitive data in cloud initiatives. Rapidly migrate your data pipelines and workflows to the cloud faster.
Dr. Nicolai Baldin, Founder and CEO at Synthesized emphasized: "We have the expertise and know-how to enable companies to confidently add sensitive data and applications to the cloud faster, as well as facilitate the sharing of statistically preserving copies for BI/Analytics and machine learning in the cloud."
About Synthesized
Synthesized is on a mission to make the creation and access of high-quality data fast and easy. Synthesized pioneered the first API-driven data generation platform that creates synthetic data, better than production data — in minutes. Synthesized has been recognized for data generation innovation as a British Data Awards Finalist: AI Company of the Year and Computing AI, Machine Learning Awards: Most Innovative AI Solution, and has been named a Gartner Cool Vendor. For more information, visit synthesized.io.
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The 20 different offices and branches of the historic Turin-based leading geoengineering company specializing in the design of underground works and in the hydroelectric sector will become part of Pini Group.
Through this transaction, Pini Group accelerates its growth path by reinforcing its international presence as a reference company in design, construction management and consulting services for underground works.
LUGANO, Switzerland, Sept. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- With over 70 years of experience in the local and international market, the Swiss-born engineering company Pini Group has now acquired Geodata - a geoengineering company founded in Turin in 1984 and active in 20 countries, with subsidiaries in Italy, Algeria, Argentina, Australia, Bolivia, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Ecuador, Greece, India, Malaysia, Nepal, Portugal, Peru, and Turkey, which is mainly involved in underground and hydro-related works design.
With this strategic acquisition, Pini Group wants to benefit from the know-how of a company that in these 38 years of activity has planned and supervised the construction of more than 4,000 km of tunnels and more than 3,500 projects worldwide relating to subways, traditional and high-speed railways, roads and motorways, dams and hydroelectric plants, as well as geology and environment.
"We recognize in Geodata an excellent player in the world of underground engineering and hydropower. Our intention is to enhance all the assets that have allowed this company to write the history of engineering: from its workers to its network of suppliers and its international partners. This acquisition is based on common values that characterize the two companies. Both Geodata and Pini started out as family businesses, which through hard work, dynamism and the pursuit of excellence have become global players in the engineering sector. Furthermore, the acquisition of Geodata allows Pini to access the renewable energy sector, with a particular focus on the hydroelectricity.
In the fragile and transitional moment we are currently facing, we can make the experience and knowledge of a dynamic, international and innovative group available to the sector. We will join forces to build the future of engineering together."
Andrea Galli, CEO of Pini Group
Among the projects that have made Geodata an excellence in the world of underground engineering over the years it is worth mentioning the recent design of the 6 metro lines in the city of Istanbul, still under construction, the extension of the São Paulo metro line 5 in Brazil and the Maldonado River underground tunnel in Buenos Aires.
The acquisition will give a strong acceleration to the development plans of Pini Group, which thus exceeds 700 employees, and strengthens its position as a leading company in design, construction management and consulting services.
Pini Group
Pini Group, a company founded in Switzerland and with more than 70 years of experience in the local and international market, currently operates in Italy, Austria, France, Portugal, Norway, Israel, Australia, Brazil, and the United States with approximately 500 employees engaged in design, construction management and consulting services.
"Pini – Smart Engineering" summarizes the peculiarities of our business. Speed of action, pragmatism, efficiency and a touch of elegance are the key aspects of our strategy. Faced with a fast-changing world and an increasing number of challenges, we are committed to developing sustainable solutions for a future society.
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New Tech Focused Store Opened July 1st
NEW YORK, July 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- LensCrafters, one of the largest optical retail brands in North America, announced the opening of the company's next flagship store in Palo Alto, CA. The new flagship, which opened on July 1st at 270 University Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301, will further position LensCrafters as the premium optical retail leader of exclusive brands and further reinforce the company as a trusted eyecare and eyewear authority in the Silicon Valley community. The company opened its first two flagship stores in New York City in December 2020 and its third flagship in San Francisco in December last year.
The new elevated flagship will encompass the latest advanced digital technology and state-of-the-art design blending colorful and eye-catching finishes to create a dynamic customer journey. From quality eye exams to shopping for the perfect frame, the new location will showcase an expanded selection of designer eyewear styles and brands that include Burberry, Dolce & Gabbana, Persol, Versace, and Prada, for a best in class in store experience.
The store will feature a dedicated footprint and display for Ray-Ban Stories, the first-generation of smart glasses launched in partnership with Meta. The smart glasses will be showcased in a unique setting where customers can experience how Ray-Ban Stories can capture, share, and listen at a moment's notice. Customers will also be able to digitally explore the wide variety of EssilorLuxottica collections and brands, customize Ray-Ban and Oakley frames, and virtually try-on any frame thanks to the Virtual Mirror technology through LensCrafters' Smart Shopper interactive in store tool.
"With our newest flagship opening in Palo Alto, the brand is focused on making a strong impact in this market as an innovative eyewear retailer," said Alfonso Cerullo, President of LensCrafters, North America. "Appealing to the local technology hub in Silicon Valley, the store will reflect the effortless integration of design and technology, giving customers a more individualized experience that allows them to easily browse the vast luxury assortment of both optical and sun frames with superior lens design and technology by Essilor. The store will also leverage digital tools to afford customers more opportunities to meet their eyecare and eyewear needs."
The Palo Alto location will be equipped with high-resolution digital screens and led-walls displaying eyewear and campaigns to allow customers an immersive experience around the brand's offering. A particular focus will be given to the storytelling of prescription lenses through interactive applications installed both on iPads and touch screens, leveraging the see-through technology to simulate lens features and effects for better vision.
LensCrafters, the leading optical retailer in North America, was founded in 1983 and currently operates over 1,000 stores in the U.S., Canada, and Puerto Rico. LensCrafters is owned by EssilorLuxottica Group, a leader in premium, luxury, designer, and sports eyewear. With a mission of helping people look and see their best, LensCrafters has a passion for vision care and offers the best selection of the latest trends in eyewear from leading designer brands as well as incomparable personalized service from Doctors of Optometry located at or next to its stores. LensCrafters opened its first Macy's location in April of 2016 and three flagship stores in New York City and San Francisco in 2021. The brand's trusted doctors and associates continue to make an impact by giving the gift of vision through the company's partner efforts with OneSight, an EssilorLuxottica foundation, providing access to quality vision care and glasses in underserved communities worldwide. LensCrafters is currently the number one contributor to OneSight in North America. For more information, visit www.lenscrafters.com.
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Bud Light may have fumbled its attempt to broaden its customer base by partnering with a transgender influencer. But experts say inclusive marketing is simply good business — and it’s here to stay.
“A few years from now, we will look back on this ‘controversy’ with the same embarrassment that we feel when we look back at ‘controversies’ from the past surrounding things like interracial couples in advertising,” said Sarah Reynolds, the chief marketing officer for the human resources platform HiBob, who identifies as queer.
On April 1, transgender influencer Dylan Mulvaney posted a video of herself cracking open a Bud Light on her Instagram page. She showed off a can with her face on it that Bud Light sent her — one of many corporate freebies she gets and shares with her millions of followers.
But unlike the dress from Rent the Runway or the trip to Denmark from skincare brand Ole Henriksen, the backlash to the beer can was fast and furious. Three days after Mulvaney’s post, Kid Rock posted a video of himself shooting cases of Bud Light. Shares of Bud Light’s parent, AB InBev, temporarily plunged.
This week, Anheuser-Busch — AB InBev’s U.S. subsidiary — confirmed that Alissa Heinerscheid, its vice president of marketing, and her boss, Daniel Blake, are taking a leave of absence. The company won’t say when they will return or whether they’re being paid.
For some, the partnership went too far at a time when transgender issues — including gender-affirming health care and participation in sports — are a divisive topic in state legislatures.
“Whether the issue is trans people or anything else, the majority of consumers are pretty vocal about the fact they don’t want brands lecturing them or stuffing politics or social issues down their throat,” said John Frigo, the head of digital marketing for Best Price Nutrition. “If you sell beer, just make beer and leave it at that.”
But others — including Heinerscheid herself — say reaching out to younger and more diverse consumers is crucial. According to a 2021 Gallup poll, 21% of people in Generation Z identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender, compared to 3% of Baby Boomers. Gallup has also found that younger consumers are the most likely to want brands to promote diversity and take a stand on social issues.
“I had a really clear job to do when I took over Bud Light. And it was, this brand is in decline. It’s been in decline for a very long time. And if we do not attract young drinkers to come and drink this brand, there will be no future for Bud Light,” Heinerscheid said last month in an episode of Apple’s “Make Yourself at Home” podcast.
Bud Light and Mulvaney declined requests to talk to The Associated Press for this story.
Bud Light has long been America’s best-selling beer. But its U.S. sales are down 2% so far this year, part of a long-running decline as younger consumers flock to sparking seltzers and other drinks, according to Bump Williams Consulting. Those sales declines accelerated rapidly in April. The week ending April 15, Bud Light’s sales dropped 17% compared to the same week a year ago. Meanwhile, rivals Miller Lite and Coors Lite both saw their sales jump more than 17%.
Marketing experts say it’s possible Bud Light’s experience will cause other brands to rethink using transgender people in their advertising. Joanna Schwartz, a professor at Georgia College and State University who teaches a course on LGBTQ+ marketing, said companies will still want to reach transgender consumers and their supporters, but might shift to social media and more targeted ads.
“They’re walking an extremely fine line. They want to appeal to everyone, but that includes people who don’t like each other,” Schwartz said of Bud Light.
Still, Schwartz said, there are plenty of brands that have successfully featured transgender or non-binary people in their marketing. In 2016, Secret deodorant ran an ad featuring a transgender woman in a bathroom stall, debating whether to walk out and face other women at the sink. Pantene shampoo has run ads and short films supporting transgender people in 2021 as part of its Hair Has No Gender project. And Coca-Cola’s 2018 Super Bowl ad featured young people using different pronouns to describe themselves.
Thomas Murphy, an associate professor of branding at Clark University, said he tells brands that want to be inclusive to run ads with real people who can talk about the company’s efforts.
“They can have employees who say, ‘I love Bud Light. I have worked here for 20 years, there are inclusive programs and I came here because I wanted a company that would embrace me,’” he said. “Who couldn’t see and hear that person and say, ‘What a great company’?”
Instead, Bud Light wound up alienating even transgender customers because it didn’t support Mulvaney after the boycott calls began, Schwartz said. Anheuser-Busch CEO Brendan Whitworth issued a statement on April 14 but it didn’t specifically mention the controversy.
“We never intended to be part of a discussion that divides people,” Whitworth said.
By comparison, Nike — which also faced some boycott threats after sending workout clothes to Mulvaney — supported the transgender community in an Instagram post, encouraging followers to be kind and inclusive. Nike didn’t respond to requests for comment.
Manveer Mann, an associate professor of marketing at the Feliciano School of Business at Montclair State University, said Bud Light should have anticipated the backlash and had a plan in place to handle it.
Nike learned that lesson in 2018, when it featured football player Colin Kaepernick — who had protested police brutality by kneeling during the national anthem — in its ads. Mann said Nike briefly faced boycott threats, but it stood by Kaepernick and its sales quickly recovered.
Mann thinks Bud Light’s sales will ultimately recover, too. But in the meantime, it’s alienating everyone, she said.
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Thomas Woolf, Northridge baseball: Pitched a complete-game two-hitter with 10 strikeouts in a 3-0 win over Bibb County.
DJ Daly, American Christian soccer: Scored two goals in a 2-1 win over Montevallo.
Jatavius Colvin, Aliceville basketball: Scored 17 points, including 10-for-16 shooting on free throws, and had 10 rebounds in a 73-63 win over Sand Rock. Finished with 18 points, seven rebounds, three steals and two assists in a 44-43 2A state championship win over St. Luke's.
Emmanuel Clarton, Sumter Central basketball: Scored 10 points with two 3-pointers, five rebounds and two steals in a 55-41 loss to Plainview in the 3A semifinals.
Adrian Wooley, Paul Bryant basketball: Scored 14 points and had six rebounds and seven assists in a 54-52 loss to Mountain Brook.
Omarr Lewis, Hale County basketball: Scored 13 points in an 82-46 loss to Jacksonville.
BASEBALL WATCH LIST:15 high school baseball players to watch in the Tuscaloosa area for the 2023 season
BASKETBALL RECRUITS:AHSAA basketball: How boys, girls high school recruits performed at state championships
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HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — A suburban Philadelphia county elections board voted Tuesday to certify its November results, a development Pennsylvania officials had said was required before they can issue a statewide certification.
Bucks County government spokesman Jim O'Malley said its Board of Elections wrapped up certification, although litigation over recount requests has not ended.
“The challenges brought by the parties were withdrawn,” O'Malley said in an email. “The recount petition litigation is ongoing, but the court in the case ruled the county could proceed with certifying.”
Asked what the Bucks development will mean for statewide certification, Pennsylvania Department of State communications director Amy Gulli said she was looking into it.
Recount petitions in at least 27 of the state's 67 counties, covering 172 voting precincts, have delayed certification for some legislative districts as well as statewide election results for governor, lieutenant governor and U.S. Senate.
The Department of State has provided no date for certifying the results statewide but previously indicated it planned to comply with a request from the clerk of the U.S. House to send certification documents to Congress by mid-December.
Many of the recount requests focused on the high-profile November votes for governor and U.S. Senate, but others also involved legislative contests. At the end of last week, acting Secretary of State Leigh Chapman had certified only 180 of the 203 state House races.
The lack of some state House final certifications has been an issue in a dispute over majority control in the chamber, as voters elected 102 Democrats and 101 Republicans last month.
Conservatives expressing concerns about the accuracy and reliability of the state's voting machines and procedures filed most of the petitions seeking hand recounts. Judges have dismissed a majority of them, but did authorize at least 19 precinct recounts in six counties.
The recount push could recur and be a factor in the 2024 presidential election in what is one of the most closely politically divided U.S. states.
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The Northern Arizona golf team concluded the Ron Moore Intercollegiate with a final round 9-over-par 297, putting them in a three-way tie for ninth in the highly competitive field at 15-over 879 (302-296-281).
“Overall it was a great tournament,” said head coach Brad Bedortha. “We saw a lot of great golf. We are definitely headed in the right direction. We used our momentum from Red Sky and brought it to Denver. It feels great to compete against this level of teams and to be able to right alongside them.”
In the Lumberjacks’ fifth-ever appearance at Denver’s Ron Moore Intercollegiate, they posted the program’s all-time lowest 54-hole score at tournament. NAU finished in a three-way tie for ninth with Fresno State and San Diego State. Vanderbilt posted its third consecutive under-par round and wound up winning the tournament by 20 strokes over Xavier at 25-under 839.
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Freshman Lizzie Neale posted the Lumberjacks’ low score of the third round at even-par 72. Neale shot 72 for the second straight day and tied with fellow freshman Ellena Slater for 25th at 3-over 219 (75-72-72). The 219 was the freshman duo’s lowest 54-hole score of their young careers.
Neale closed at even-par with a birdie on her final hole on the par-4 8. Prior to that, Neale recorded pars on her previous two holes in addition to recording a birdie on the par-3 5. The two birdies were half of her team-high third round total of four.
Slater, who shot 72-73-74, started out Sunday morning with two pars and three consecutive birdies through her first five holes. After eight straight pars, Slater ended the day with a bogey to finish at 2-over 74.
Finishing in a tie for 32nd, senior Lorel Hayward closed the tournament with a final round 4-over 76 after consecutive rounds of even-par 72. Hayward, who finished at 4-over 220 (72-72-76), recorded a pair of birdies on the day, as did fifth-year Aleksandra Chekalina, who tied for 39th. Chekalina shot a final round 3-over 75, finishing at 5-over 221 (73-73-75).
Rounding out NAU’s lineup was junior Ekaterina Malakhova, who posted her low round of the tournament with a 6-over 78. Malakhova, playing in her first tournament of the season, shot 23-over 239 (82-79-78) on the weekend to tie for 84th.
As they did since the start of the tournament, the Lumberjacks played the four par-3 holes well, combining for six birdies across the team. They were the only team in the field to play the par 3s to under-par over the span of the three days, shooting 4-under par.
Slater, who recorded a team-high 11 birdies in the tournament, was the best golfer on the par-3 holes playing them to 4-under in the tournament. As a team, the Lumberjacks finished the tournament tied for fifth with 39 birdies.
NAU will be back in action in exactly two weeks at The Clash at Boulder Creek in Boulder City, Nev. starting Sunday, Oct. 23. The Lumberjacks will host The Clash at Boulder Creek for the second consecutive season with the three-day tournament serving as NAU’s final of the fall season.
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For the second consecutive year, Northern Arizona quarterback RJ Martinez earned Big Sky Conference Offensive Player of the Week for his performance on Family Weekend in Flagstaff.
Throwing for 359 yards and recording four total touchdowns against the Cal Poly Mustangs, Martinez helped the Lumberjacks snap a three-game losing streak with a 31-29 victory at Findlay Toyota Field. It's the second weekly conference award of Martinez's young career, with the first coming after Northern Arizona's 48-17 victory against Idaho State last year. The reigning Big Sky Conference Freshman of the Year threw for 369 yards and three touchdowns, with a fourth score on the ground on 57 yards rushing.
Completing 31-of-44 passes for 359 yards, Martinez had plenty of help from his receivers as three different players finished with at least 80 yards receiving and four different players had at least five receptions.
It's the second consecutive season an offensive player from Northern Arizona has earned Big Sky Player of the Week following the Lumberjacks' game against the Mustangs. Last season, Kevin Daniels earned the award with his 280 yards rushing and five touchdowns on the ground in the season finale in San Luis Obispo, Calif.
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Collide's Founding Partners, Aaron Samuels and Brian Hollins, have helped build and scale two of the largest Black entrepreneurship ecosystems in the world, AfroTech and BLCK VC.
BROOKLYN, N.Y., Oct. 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Collide Capital, one of the largest Black-owned first time funds, is supporting intersectional founders solving the next generation of global challenges. Today, Collide Capital announced the close of its $66M Fund I. To date, Collide has backed over 40 companies, of which more than 80% are led by Black, Latinx, or Female Founders.
Collide is the first venture fund to be simultaneously backed by Amazon, Alphabet, and Twitter, and is also anchored by the University of California Endowment. Additional LPs joining the fund include Bank of America, Citi, Northwestern Mutual, Bain Capital, Insight Partners, and Lightspeed Venture Partners, among others.
"At Alphabet, we invest in companies and people who are passionate about using technology to change how we live for a better future," said Jeremiah Gordon, General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer at CapitalG, Alphabet's growth equity fund. "Aaron and Brian are building a powerful ecosystem that connects us to the founders who are working to solve the next generation of global challenges, and we are excited to bring the resources of Alphabet to their diverse portfolio of founders. This Fund I is just the beginning for Collide Capital, and we're excited to see what the future holds for them."
Collide Capital's mission is to direct investment from leading technology and financial institutions to the founders most prepared to build generational companies. With institutional training from Goldman Sachs, Bain & Co, Harvard Business School, and Stanford Graduate School of Business, Collide founders Aaron Samuels and Brian Hollins want to give their communities of under-networked founders a sizable advantage through their connection to VC-funding, knowledge, and hands-on operational support.
"Aaron and Brian bring investment acumen and operator expertise to their portfolio, coupled with a demonstrable track record of funding diverse and women-led teams," said Jon Chen, VP of Corporate Development & Strategy at Twitter. "As Twitter continues to prioritize its investments in the teams, companies, and funds that represent diverse and underrepresented groups, we're proud to support Collide Capital's Fund I and join them in the pursuit for a more diverse and inclusive tech industry."
"Brian and Aaron are building an innovative venture capital fund that represents the future of the VC industry," said Jagdeep Singh Bachher, Chief Investment Officer of the UC Regents. "Our investment in Collide Capital supports their vision, and we hope that students in the University of California system and beyond are inspired by this work. It's truly remarkable."
Collide Capital will usher in a new era of venture capital where resources and opportunities are directed toward the most deserving founders by backing a high-performing portfolio led by a diverse array of founding teams who have the lived experiences, courage, and grit to create solutions for the next generation. Samuels and Hollins believe great investors are strongly rooted in the communities they source deals from, and Collide Capital has proven experience building leading systems of change, including two of the largest Black tech ecosystems, AfroTech, co-founded by Samuels, and BLCK VC, where Hollins serves as a founding board member. Samuels also co-founded and served as COO at Blavity Inc., the largest global Black media company for millennials and Gen-Z.
"We believe that storytelling and community building are necessary tools to reshape the world into a more just and equitable place," said Aaron Samuels, Founder and Managing Partner of Collide Capital. "But after a decade as a poet and entrepreneur, I now believe that we also need one additional fundamental tool: capital. Collide Capital is a natural extension of the work that both Brian and I have been deeply engaged in, and allows us to place dollars behind the next generation of diverse founders."
"Collide is the culmination of a decade-long journey identifying and supporting the most talented founders we know," said Brian Hollins, Founder and Managing Partner of Collide Capital. "Aaron and I have spent years bringing recognition and resources to deserving innovators, and we're thrilled to now add capital to that equation to ensure those founders have the financial support they need to win."
To learn more about Collide, visit https://collidecap.com.
Collide Capital believes that great founders are intersectional in nature and will demand that their investors will be equivalently so. Building off of the success of their top-quartile proof of concept fund, the Collide Capital team is now publicly announcing the close of their oversubscribed fund of $66M to invest in founders with the lived experiences, courage, and grit to create solutions for the next generation. Collide Capital is Black-owned and led by two founders under the age of 35, Aaron Samuels who co-founded AfroTech, and Brian Hollins who is a founding Board Member of BLCK VC.
Collide Capital is led by two Black GPs with institutional training from Goldman Sachs, Bain & Co, Harvard Business School, and Stanford Graduate School of Business. Collide Capital is anchored by the University of California Endowment, and the first fund to be simultaneously backed by Amazon, Alphabet, and Twitter. To date, Collide Capital has backed over 40 companies, of which 80%+ are led by Black, Latinx, or Female Founders.
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AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Silicon Labs (NASDAQ: SLAB), a leader in secure, intelligent wireless technology for a more connected world, today announced that the company will present at Citi's 2022 Global Technology Conference on Wednesday, September 7 at the New York Hilton Midtown. John Hollister, CFO, is scheduled to participate in a fireside chat at 1:00 p.m. ET.
The fireside chat will be webcast on the Investor Relations page of the company website at silabs.com.
Silicon Labs (NASDAQ: SLAB) is a leader in secure, intelligent wireless technology for a more connected world. Our integrated hardware and software platform, intuitive development tools, thriving ecosystem, and robust support make us an ideal long-term partner in building advanced industrial, commercial, home and life applications. We make it easy for developers to solve complex wireless challenges throughout the product lifecycle and get to market quickly with innovative solutions that transform industries, grow economies, and improve lives. silabs.com
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Dave Matthews is aiming to bring a “Crush” of voters to the polls, performing at get-out-the-vote rallies for a trio of Democrats in high-profile midterm election races.
The “Crash Into Me” singer will take to the stage in Pittsburgh on Oct. 26 for a free concert to support Pennsylvania Lt. Gov. John Fetterman’s (D) Senate bid, the band announced Tuesday. Fetterman’s race against celebrity doctor Mehmet Oz (R) to replace the retiring Sen. Pat Toomey (R) is one of the most closely watched November contests in the country.
The announcement of the Dave Matthews Band’s lead singer’s push in Pennsylvania comes just days after the band said it would also play in front of an audience in Raleigh, N.C., on Oct. 25 “in support of Cheri Beasley and [North Carolina] Democrats.”
A Tuesday poll from East Carolina University found Democratic candidate Beasley is trailing her Republican opponent, Rep. Ted Budd, in the race for the Tar Heel State’s Senate seat, 44 percent to 50 percent.
Dave Matthews is also poised to perform Oct. 24 at another no-cost concert in Columbus, Ohio, for Rep. Tim Ryan’s (D) Senate run.
Ryan faces “Hillbilly Elegy” author J.D. Vance (R) in Ohio’s Nov. 8 election. Vance had a 2-point lead over Ryan in a USA Today-Suffolk University poll released on Monday. | https://www.kron4.com/hill-politics/dave-matthews-to-perform-at-campaign-rallies-for-fetterman-ryan/ | 2022-10-18 18:36:43 | 0 | https://www.kron4.com/hill-politics/dave-matthews-to-perform-at-campaign-rallies-for-fetterman-ryan/ |
HAMBURG, Germany, May 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- TYAN®, an industry-leading server platform design manufacturer and MiTAC Computing Technology Corporation subsidiary, brings its latest server platforms powered by 3rd Gen Intel® Xeon® Scalable processors optimized for HPC and AI markets at ISC 2022 from May 30th to June 1st, booth#D400 in Hamburg, Germany.
"The HPC market growth is heavily driven by new technologies and the increasing application of big data analytics. This is creating the need for better computing infrastructure to process large volumes of data available in the market", said Danny Hsu, Vice President of MiTAC Computing Technology Corporation's Server Infrastructure Business Unit. "TYAN's HPC server platforms are based on 3rd Gen Intel Xeon Scalable processors which are foundational to help businesses and organizations accelerate the development of the next-generation HPC and AI system architectures."
Leading-edge HPC systems optimized to accelerate compute-intensive workloads and HPC deployments
TYAN's Thunder HX FT83A-B7129 is a 4U dual-socket supercomputer supporting up to ten high-performance GPU cards. Powered by dual 3rd Gen Intel Xeon Scalable processors and 32 DDR4 DIMM slots, the FT83A-B7129 platform provides outstanding heterogeneous computing power for a variety of GPU-based scientific high performance computing, AI training, inference, and deep learning applications. The system offers twelve 3.5-inch tool-less drive bays with up to four U.2 NVMe devices.
The Thunder HX FT65T-B5642 is a 4U single-socket pedestal server built for smaller HPC workloads that need large computing power at the deskside. The system features a single 3rd Gen Intel Xeon Scalable processor, eight DDR4-3200 DIMM slots, eight 3.5-inch SATA, and two NVMe U.2 hot-swap, tool-less drive bays. The FT65T-B5642 supports two double-wide PCIe 4.0 x16 slots for GPUs to accelerate HPC applications.
The Thunder SX TS65-B7126 is a 2U dual-socket hybrid storage server designed for software-defined storage applications. The system features 16 DDR4-3200 DIMM slots, twelve 3.5-inch SATA hot-swap, tool-less drive bays with support for up to four NVMe U.2 devices, and two rear 2.5-inch hot-swap, tool-less SATA drive bays for boot drive deployment.
The Tempest HX S7120 is a mainstream server motherboard in SSI EEB (12" x 13.1") form factor designed for HPC applications. The standard motherboard supports dual 3rd Gen Intel Xeon Scalable processors, 16 DDR4-3200 DIMM slots, dual 10GbE or GbE onboard network connections, three PCIe 4.0 x16, and two NVMe M.2 slots.
TYAN's Tempest CX S5560 is a server motherboard designed in Micro-ATX form factor supporting a single Intel® Xeon® E-2300 processor, four DDR4-3200 DIMM slots, three PCIe slots, up to eight SATA 6G ports, two NVMe M.2 slots, and dual 10GbE onboard LAN ports. The motherboard is ideal for multi-access edge computing servers in 5G networks and service access servers in a CSP environment.
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SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Vouch, the Insurance of Tech, is live with the first insurance solution designed for Web3 companies. The company is underwriting Web3 companies with policies broadened to cover smart contract vulnerabilities, DAO's, crypto and more.
"Insurance is a critical part of the financial operating system for every company. Without the right coverage, founders' personal assets and the entire company can be at risk - and Web3 is no different," said Jared Klee, Director of Web3 for Vouch.
Over the past 18 months, over 3,000 Web3 startups have raised almost $40 billion. Many of these are led by founders building strong companies that solve real problems for real users. To date, Web3 companies have had no option but to settle for insurance that didn't address their unique needs and risks, or go without insurance at all, limiting their growth.
"We're live and ready to insure the many Web3 founders who are building successful, long-term businesses. At the same time, we won't hesitate to turn away any companies that appear to have questionable business practices," added Klee.
Web3 is the latest area of coverage for Vouch. With $160 million raised from top-tier Silicon Valley institutions and backing from world-class reinsurers, Vouch is the trusted partner that will be there when needed the most. Launch clients for the Vouch Web3 Protection Policy include Ansible Labs, Bitwave, Stardust, and Utopia Labs.
"Ansible Labs is building a global programmable money movement platform and the right insurance policy plays a key role in instilling trust in our customers and partners" said Dan Mottice, Co-Founder and CEO of Ansible Labs. "Vouch's Web3 policies were purpose-built for companies like ours, and their ability to quickly analyze and assess our unique needs was unmatched."
While traditional policies broadly exclude crypto, Vouch's Web3 Protection Policy has been designed with crypto, DAOs, NFTs, smart contract vulnerabilities, and more in mind. It includes four coverages expanded to address key Web3 risks based on a client's specific needs:
- Directors & Officers (D&O): Helps protect the company and the personal assets of founders, officers and board members for covered claims alleging wrongful acts, such as misrepresentation or breach of fiduciary duty, along with the cost to respond or defend to the allegations.
- Errors & Omissions (E&O): Helps protect the company in situations where there is a claim for the company's services allegedly causing a financial loss to a customer.
- Cyber: Helps cover the cost of data breaches caused by mistakes, hacking and social engineering, as well as protection against privacy violations, security failures, and system failures.
- Crime: Helps protect the company against employee theft, forgery and fraud, as well as protection for certain digital assets.
To further address the needs of its Web3 customers, Vouch has also assembled a strong partner network to complement its own coverage. The partner network includes Fireblocks for direct custody technology, Silicon Valley Bank for banking, Upside for token management, and Tactic for accounting.
"At Fireblocks, our priority is to minimize risks for our customers by mitigating counterparty and loss of funds risks as well as removing the complexity of working with digital assets," said Adam Levine, Vice President & Head of Corporate Strategy at Fireblocks. "For risks beyond digital asset management, we're proud to partner with Vouch to help clients further derisk their operations and meet compliance obligations so that they may scale their companies in a safe manner."
Web3 startups and founders interested in learning more about Vouch's Web3 Protection Policy and exploring if they qualify can visit vouch.us/web3.
Vouch is a US-based provider of business insurance to thousands of high-growth companies that has raised $160 million from top-tier Silicon Valley institutions and investors including Redpoint Ventures, Y Combinator, Silicon Valley Bank, Ribbit Capital and Index Ventures. Since its inception in 2018, the company has empowered clients to get risk management right through niche expertise, a proprietary approach to pricing and underwriting, fast, digital-first procurement and coverages that scale as the company grows.
As 'The Insurance of Tech', Vouch believes it's their responsibility to deliver effective and affordable insurance solutions to innovators in emerging categories. These entrepreneurs are making huge bets on the future, and it's Vouch's job to insure away the risks that are incidental to their vision. Today that means launching protection for Web3. Tomorrow, it could be Climate, or Space. Wherever the next generation of founders goes, Vouch will be there to protect them.
More information on Vouch can be found at https://www.vouch.us
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Friday Was a Strange Morning at WMMR
Pierre Robert and the Preston & Steve cast addressed the "elephant in the room" — and played a very interesting selection of music.
Every morning on WMMR in Philadelphia, there is what is known in the radio industry as a crossover. This is the period between one show and another where the hosts of one show might have some friendly banter with the hosts of the one that follows. The crossover between the popular morning show Preston & Steve and that of WMMR legend Pierre Robert, who takes us into the afternoons, usually occurs around 10:30 a.m. or so, the “or so” being attributed to Robert’s well-known penchant for tardiness.
On Friday morning, Robert was right on time for the crossover. But it was a crossover at WMMR like none before.
Earlier in the week, as we reported on Wednesday, the corporate owners of WMMR, Beasley Media Group, fired longtime WMMR DJ Jaxon (real name: Paul Jaxon) and others. (A Beasley rep later issued this pretty cold comment to Philly Mag.)
Beasley also eliminated entirely the live overnight broadcast, instead opting for an automated system that has become far too common, nay, ubiquitous in the radio industry. In a 2021 interview with Philly Mag, Robert boasted of this overnight show, pointing out that they are such a rarity.
Robert and the Preston & Steve cast used the ten-minute crossover as an opportunity to address the “elephant in the room,” as co-host Preston Elliot put it.
“Corporate entities have their structures and things happen,” Elliot noted. “A family of ours is no longer here.” It felt a little funereal at times, a wake on the radio for Jaxon et al. The crew noted that Jaxon didn’t have an opportunity to say goodbye on the air.
“It’s confusing to the listeners,” said Robert. “I guess corporate cuts are a way of life in America.” Robert also lamented the loss of the overnight show.
“It broke up our family,” said Preston & Steve‘s Kathy Romano of Jaxon’s separation from WMMR. “We’ve been together for almost 20 years, all of us here at the station.”
Since the cuts on Wednesday, Philly Mag has also learned that Beasley had considered terminating its relationship with Robert last year by not renewing his contract. Yes, Pierre Robert. The one and only.
According to several well-placed sources at WMMR and in the Philadelphia radio industry and those close to Robert, the company considered severing ties in 2021 in a belt-tightening move. But, say those sources, a representative of Robert was able to swoop in and wound up securing a new contract. (A Beasley representative hasn’t responded to repeated requests for comment on this matter.)
No word on just how the rep managed to do that — said rep wouldn’t get into details when we asked him. Did Robert take a pay cut? Did the rep simply remind Beasley that Robert is a goddamned legend in this city? All we know for sure is that Robert got his contract and his job is safe — for now. Robert told us he was unable to comment on the situation.
But let’s get back to Friday’s broadcast. Listen, I could be reading way too much into this, but as anyone who’s ever made a mix tape knows, sometimes a song is just a song and sometimes a song says something. It seemed to me, a frequent listener of WMMR, that the team was maybe trying to say something with its song selections throughout the morning.
The song choices felt at times sadder or angrier than normal. The songs just before crossover were The Offspring’s angst-filled “The Kids Aren’t Alright” and Queen’s moody “Under Pressure.” And just after the crossover? “Wish You Were Here” (the Incubus song, not Pink Floyd’s) and “Waiting on a War” by the Foo Fighters.
A more direct observation on the situation at WMMR was Robert’s choice of “Around the Dial” by the Kinks. That song includes the lyrics:
Where did you go Mr. D.J.?
Did they take you off the air?
Was it something that you said to the corporation guys upstairs?
It wasn’t the pressure
You never sounded down
It couldn’t be the ratings
You had the best in town…I can’t believe that you’ve been taken off the air
Think I’ll sell my radio now that you’re not there
You never gave in to fashion
You never followed any trends
All the record bums tried to hack you up
But you were honest to the end
“We’re all shaken up,” says a station source. “And we’re also wondering what will happen next.”
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Fred Franzia, known for affordable wines, dies at 79
(CNN) – The man behind “Two Buck Chuck” and other value-priced wines that revolutionized the industry has died.
Fred Franzia was 79 years old.
Bronco Wine Company, the 49-year-old company he helped create with his brother and cousin, announced his death on Facebook.
He passed away early Tuesday morning with his family by his side at his home in California.
Franzia championed affordable wine for the masses, and he frequently criticized his higher-priced competitors.
Perhaps his most notable contribution to American culture is Charles Shaw, affectionately known as “Two Buck Chuck.”
The wine has been sold exclusively at Trader Joe’s since 2002 and earned the nickname for its affordable price.
Bronco Wine is one of America’s biggest wine companies, with a portfolio of more than 100 brands that include spirits and ready-to-drink cocktails.
Franzia is survived by his five children, fourteen grandchildren and two sisters.
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Dillon Brooks takes vicious shots at 'old' LeBron James originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago
The Grizzlies are still three wins away from advancing past the Lakers in the NBA playoffs.
But that isn't stopping Dillon Brooks from providing one of the greatest players of all time with some bulletin board material.
After a Ja Morant-less Memphis squad defeated Los Angeles in Game 2 on Wednesday, the Grizzlies forward who's notorious for his trash talk fired some vicious shots at LeBron James.
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Brooks first told reporters he wishes he could've guarded James back when the NBA's all-time scoring leader was with the Cavaliers or Heat because "it would've been a harder task" than it is now.
Then, after being asked if he was worried about poking the proverbial bear, Brooks proceeded to poke the bear even harder.
"I don't care, he's old," Brooks said of James. "I poke bears. I don't respect no one until they come and give me 40. I pride myself on defense and taking on any challenge that's on the board."
The comments came after Brooks and James traded some spicy moments during Game 2. James sparked a back-and-forth with some words for Brooks after making a shot over him in the third quarter.
Brooks responded with a staredown of James to celebrate a 3-pointer in the fourth.
James had success against Brooks in Game 1, tallying 15 of his 28 points on 6-for-10 shooting with him as the primary defender. The Lakers forward put up another 28 points in Game 2 while shooting 11 of 15 inside the arc, though he struggled from 3-point range (1-for-8).
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NEW YORK (AP) — Last summer, Julio Carmona started the process of weaning himself off a fully remote work schedule by showing up to the office once a week.
The new hybrid schedule at his job at a state agency in Stratford, Connecticut, still enabled him to spend time cooking dinner for his family and taking his teenage daughter to basketball.
But in the next few months, he’s facing the likelihood of more mandatory days in the office. And that’s creating stress for the father of three.
Carmona, 37, whose father died from COVD-19 last year, worries about contracting the virus but he also ticks off a list of other anxieties: increased costs for lunch and gas, day care costs for his newborn baby, and his struggle to maintain a healthy work-life balance.
“Working from home has been a lot less stressful when it comes to work-life balance,” said Carmona, who works in finance at Connecticut’s Department of Children and Families. “You are more productive because there are a lot less distractions.”
As more companies mandate a return to the office, workers must readjust to pre-pandemic rituals like long commutes, juggling child care and physically interacting with colleagues. But such routines have become more difficult two years later. Spending more time with your colleagues could increase exposure to the coronavirus, for example, while inflation has increased costs for lunch and commuting.
Among workers who were remote and have gone back at least one day a week in-person, more say things in general have gotten better than worse and that they’ve been more productive rather than less, an April poll from The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research shows. But the level of stress for these workers is elevated.
Overall, among employed adults, the April AP-NORC poll shows 16% say they work remotely, 13% work both remotely and in-person and 72% say they work only in-person.
Thirty-nine percent of employees who had worked at home but have returned to the office say the way things are going generally has gotten better since returning in-person at the workplace, while 23% say things have gotten worse; 38% say things have stayed the same. Forty-five percent say the amount of work getting done has improved, while 18% say it’s worsened.
But 41% of returned workers say the amount of stress they experience has worsened; 22% say it’s gotten better and 37% say it hasn’t changed.
Even workers who have been in person throughout the pandemic are more negative than positive about the way the pandemic has impacted their work lives. Thirty-five percent say the way things are going in general has gotten worse, while 20% say it’s gotten better. Fifty percent say their stress has worsened, while just 11% say it’s gotten better; 39% say there’s no difference.
At least half of in-person workers say balancing responsibilities, potential COVID exposure at work, their commute and social interaction are sources of stress. But fewer than a third call these “major” sources of stress.
People with children were more likely to report their return was having an adverse effect, some of it stemming from concerns about keeping their families safe from COVID and maintaining a better work-life balance. Most said it could help alleviate stress if their employer provided more flexible work options and workplace safety precautions from the virus. But for some workers, a physical return — in any form — will be hard to navigate.
“A lot of people have gotten accustomed to working from home. It’s been two years,” said Jessica Edwards, national director of strategic alliances and development at the National Alliance on Mental Illness, a U.S.-based advocacy group. “For companies, it’s all about prioritizing mental health and being communicative about it. They should not be afraid of asking their employees how are they really doing.”
Companies like Vanguard are now expanding virtual wellness workshops that started in the early days of the pandemic or before. They’re also expanding benefits to include meditation apps and virtual therapy. Meanwhile, Target, which hasn’t set a mandatory return, is giving teams the flexibility of adjusting meeting times to earlier or later in the day to accommodate employees’ schedules.
A lot is at stake. Estimates show that untreated mental illness may cost companies up to $300 billion annually, largely due to impacts on productivity, absenteeism, and increases in medical and disability expenses, according to the National Alliance on Mental Illness.
Russ Glass, CEO of online mental health and wellbeing platform Headspace Health, said he has seen a fourfold spike in the use of behavioral health coaching and a fivefold spike in clinical services like therapy and psychiatric help during the pandemic compared to pre-pandemic days. With apps like Ginger and Headspace, the company serves more than 100 million people and 3,500 companies. Among the top worries: anxiety over contracting COVID-19, and struggles with work-life balance.
“We haven’t seen it abate. That level of care has just stayed high,” Glass said.
The constant wave of new virus surges hasn’t helped.
Francine Yoon, a 24-year-old food scientist at Ajinomoto Health and Nutrition North America, in Itasca, Illinois, has been working mostly in person since the pandemic, including at her current job that she started last fall. Yoon said her company has helped to ease anxiety by doing things like creating huddle rooms and empty offices to create more distance for those experiencing any form of anxiety about being in close proximity to colleagues.
But moving in last year with her older parents, both in their early 60s, has led to some heightened level of anxiety because she’s worried about passing on the virus to them. She said every surge of new cases creates some anxiety.
“When cases are low, I feel comfortable and confident that I am OK and that I will be OK,” she said. ‘When surges occur, I can’t help but become cautious.”
As for Carmona, he’s trying to lower his stress and is considering participating in his office’s online meditation sessions. He’s also thinking of carpooling to reduce gas costs.
“I am one of those people that take it day by day,” he said. “You have to try to keep your stress level balanced because you will run your brain into the ground thinking about things that could go haywire.”
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The AP-NORC poll of 1,085 adults was conducted April 14-18 using a sample drawn from NORC’s probability-based AmeriSpeak Panel, which is designed to be representative of the U.S. population. The margin of sampling error for all respondents is plus or minus 3.9 percentage points.
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AP staff writer Haleluya Hadero in New York contributed to this report.
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NPR's Adrian Florido talks with Kim Masters, editor-at-large at The Hollywood Reporter, about the ongoing SAG-AFTRA strike happening in tandem with a writer's strike for the first time since 1960.
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NPR's Adrian Florido talks with Kim Masters, editor-at-large at The Hollywood Reporter, about the ongoing SAG-AFTRA strike happening in tandem with a writer's strike for the first time since 1960.
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YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio (AP) — Mitch Davidson threw for 242 yards and a career-high three touchdowns, Jaleel McLaughlin rushed for 119 yards and two scores, and Youngstown State scored 28 unanswered points in the second quarter to beat South Dakota 45-24 on Saturday for its third straight conference victory.
Davidson led four touchdown drives in the second quarter, thanks to two takeaways by the defense, for a 38-10 lead at the break. He started the scoring run with a 42-yard pass to Bryce Oliver. The duo also combined on a 19-yard touchdown for a 45-17 lead in the third quarter.
Davidson also had a touchdown run for Youngstown State (5-3, 3-2 Missouri Valley Conference). Oliver had seven grabs for 122 yards and two scores.
Aidan Bouman was 17 of 30 for 254 yards and one touchdown for South Dakota (2-6, 1-4). Bouman also had a rushing touchdown, and Travis Theis added 56 yards on the ground with a score.
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NEW YORK (AP) — An American sleuth and two Chinese men faced jurors Wednesday in the first trial to come out of U.S. claims that China’s government has tried to harass, intimidate and arm-twist dissidents and others abroad into returning home.
Michael McMahon, Zheng Congying and Zhu Yong are charged with being part of a conspiracy to hound a former Chinese city official, his wife and their adult daughter to get him to go back to his homeland, where the government alleges he took bribes.
“If you are willing to go back to the mainland and spend 10 years in prison, your wife and children will be all right,” read a translated note that Zheng helped tape to their New Jersey door in 2018, though his lawyer said Zheng quickly had second thoughts and took the note down.
Prosecutors say it was one in a series of pressure tactics that included flying in the man’s then-octogenerian father to warn him that relatives would suffer if he didn’t come home.
“The victim and his family endured years of harassment,” Assistant U.S. Attorney Irisa Chen said in an opening statement. “It’s part of a public Chinese government initiative to force people living abroad to return to China against their will.”
The defendants, charged with acting as illegal agents for China, all say they weren’t aware they were doing Beijing’s bidding in what’s known as “Operation Fox Hunt.” Their lawyers said the men believed they were helping to collect a private debt.
The trial comes as grievances mount between Beijing and Washington. This year, a Chinese spy balloon flew over the U.S., U.S. law enforcement authorities accused China of setting up a secret police station in New York, and — just this Tuesday — the U.S. military complained that a Chinese fighter jet made an “unnecessarily aggressive maneuver” near an American reconnaissance aircraft over the South China Sea.
China told the U.S. to stop such surveillance flights, maintains that the spy balloon was a civilian aircraft that went off-course and says the supposed secret police outposts just provide such services as driver’s license renewals.
The U.S., meanwhile, has in recent years brought a number of cases like the one now on trial in a Brooklyn federal courthouse, saying they are examples “transnational repression.”
China in July 2014 announced “Operation Fox Hunt,” a plan to pursue and repatriate nationals it considers fugitives. Those on the wanted list include people from Muslim minority groups who simply traveled abroad for study and people whose political and cultural views clashed on some level with China’s ruling Communist Party, which tolerates no dissent.
Beijing has denied all accusations of issuing threats to force repatriations and says the U.S. is discrediting legitimate Chinese crime-fighting.
The geopolitical backdrop was hardly invisible from the Brooklyn federal courtroom Wednesday.
Noting the recent rise in U.S.-China tensions, defense lawyer Paul Goldberger asked jurors “to take a long, hard look at what the (U.S.) government has done” in the case against his client, Zheng.
In response, U.S. District Judge Pamela Chen warned that “the U.S. government is not on trial.” (She isn’t related to the prosecutor.)
Zhu’s lawyer, Kevin Tung, said he was “not here to defend the People’s Republic of China,” but to defend “a person who I believe is innocent.”
The ex-official who was allegedly targeted, Xu Jin, came to the U.S. about a decade ago after falling out of favor with the Communist Party, prosecutors said. They said China initially went after him by issuing an international alert that he was wanted and by publicizing the bribery allegations. His family says they are false.
China has no extradition treaty with the U.S., so Beijing can’t legally compel suspects to return. Instead, according to U.S. prosecutors, the Chinese government worked through intermediaries to try to squeeze Xu into deciding to return.
While only Zhu, Zheng and McMahon are on trial at the moment, their indictment includes a roster of alleged co-conspirators.
Zhu, a retiree, lives in New York City. In 2016, he helped hire McMahon – a retired New York Police Department sergeant turned private eye – and helped provide him personal information to track down Xu and his family, according to prosecutors. Later, Zhu picked up some Chinese people at Newark Liberty Airport and drove them to a meeting with McMahon.
His lawyer said Zhu thought he was helping a Chinese acquaintance who needed a U.S. resident’s help to find a man who owed him $400,000.
“If these people were Chinese government, he was used,” Tung said.
McMahon, meanwhile, was told that he was helping a Chinese construction company that had been defrauded of millions of dollars, said his lawyer, Lawrence Lustberg. He said McMahon made no effort to hide what he was doing, even telling local police he was conducting surveillance.
“Is that what people who are committing crimes do?” Lustberg asked jurors.
When Xu’s family proved difficult to find, prosecutors said, Chinese agents tried to get at him through his sister-in-law, Liu Yan.
Strangers showed up at her New Jersey home twice in 2016, asking to speak or get messages to Xu, she testified Wednesday. Through an interpreter, she said one visitor had this message for him: “If you don’t go back to China, you and your family are in trouble. … Either you go back to China on your own and admit to the crime, or you disappear.”
Then, in April 2017, Xu’s father – whom she had met only three or four times – unexpectedly showed up on her doorstep, saying he had been brought there to persuade his son to return home.
Suspecting his visit was a ploy to reveal Xu’s address, Liu said, she wrapped the elderly visitor’s phone in metal foil, stashed it in her car trunk and arranged to reunite him with his son at a local mall.
“I cannot believe that the law enforcement of Chinese government were using an old man to meet their goal,” she told jurors.
Despite her precautions, the note appeared at Xu’s home the next year.
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AUSTIN, Texas (AP) _ The winning numbers in Monday evening's drawing of the Texas Lottery's "Cash 5" game were:
03-12-16-25-32
(three, twelve, sixteen, twenty-five, thirty-two)
Estimated jackpot: $25,000
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) _ The winning numbers in Monday evening's drawing of the Texas Lottery's "Cash 5" game were:
03-12-16-25-32
(three, twelve, sixteen, twenty-five, thirty-two)
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PHILADELPHIA, June 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The need to fill vacant positions has become a national struggle. At Easterseals, teacher vacancies directly impact the ability to provide and expand services to children with disabilities. Recently, teacher vacancies required that the amount children served by Easterseals in Delaware County had to be reduced by 25%. Easterseals is known for its extraordinary team of teachers, teacher assistants (TA's), and therapists and easily identified several TAs for their dedication and skills. The Foundation for Delaware has awarded Easterseals funding to create a career advancement path for TA's that will help them achieve a Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education for Pre-K -4 and special education Pre-K-8. This partnership will address the shortage of qualified teachers while also offering career advancement for paraprofessionals living in Delaware County.
Through a community partnership with Drexel University. Drexel's Early Childhood Education Scholarship for teacher preparation will work with Easterseals to provide scholarships funded by Public Health Management Corporation. Easterseals will use funds from the Foundation for Delaware County to cover the cost of application and book fees. Additionally, the funds will be used to cover the fees necessary for the TA's to earn the Childhood Development Associate (CDA) credential, an Easterseals requirement for teaching positions. The funds will also allow Easterseals to provide a stipend for Easterseals teachers or therapists to support the TA's as mentors. This mentoring support will allow for greater success in the completion of their education by having a co-worker who is also investing their time, energy, and expertise into their efforts.
Though several internal candidates have been identified for the Teacher's Assistant to Teacher Program, Easterseals is still looking for more candidates. This exciting program allows professional growth and education while simultaneously working to meet the educational needs of local children with disabilities.
Locally, Easterseals of Southeastern Pennsylvania serves Philadelphia, Bucks, Chester, Delaware and Montgomery counties in an effort to maximize the independence of children and adults with disabilities. Program and services include, but are not limited to, Approved Private School, Early Intervention, physical, occupational and speech therapies and assistive technology. Last year Easterseals served over 8,000 local individuals by providing direct quality services for individuals with disabilities. For more information visit www.easterseals-sepa.org.
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(THE CONVERSATION) The fire-related deaths of at least 39 migrants in a detention facility in Ciudad Juarez, just across the U.S. border with Mexico, will likely be found to have had several contributing factors.
There was the immediate cause of the blaze, the mattresses apparently set alight by desperate men in the center to protest their imminent deportation. And then there is the apparent role of guards, seen on video walking away from the blaze.
But as an expert on immigration policy, I believe there is another part of the tragedy that can’t be overlooked: the decadeslong immigration enforcement policies of the U.S. and Mexican governments that have seen the number of people kept in such facilities skyrocket.
In the aftermath of the fire, Felipe González Morales, the United Nations special rapporteur for human rights of migrants, commented on Twitter that the “extensive use of immigration detention leads to tragedies like this one.”
And the United States is a big part of that “extensive use” on both sides of the border.
Lengthy stays and fear of deportation
Today Mexico maintains a very large detention system. It comprises several dozen short- and long-term detention centers, housing more than 300,000 people in 2021.
By comparison, the U.S. immigration detention system is the world’s largest. It maintains 131 facilities comprised of government-owned Service Processing Centers, privately run Contract Detention Facilities, and a variety of other detention facilities, including prisons.
Mexico has laws in place that are supposed to guarantee that migrants in detention only endure brief stays and are afforded due process, such as access to lawyers and interpreters. The law also states that they should have adequate conditions, including access to education and health care.
But in reality, what migrants often face at these detention centers is poor sanitary conditions, overcrowding, lengthy stays and despair over the near certainty of deportation.
The fire in Ciudad Juárez was started after the migrants – men from Guatemala, Honduras, Venezuela, El Salvador, Colombia and Ecuador – learned that they were to be sent back to those nations, according to Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador. Deportation would have ended their hopes of asylum in the U.S.
US immigration enforcement shifts south
Why Mexico was doing the deporting, not the U.S., has a great deal to do with how the two nations have collaborated to control illegal migration headed to the U.S., especially since the turn of the century. In the wake of the 9/11 terrorist attacks of 2001, U.S. authorities increasingly viewed immigration as a security issue – a pivot that affected not only U.S. domestic legislation on immigration but its bilateral relations with Mexico.
In 2006, Mexican President Felipe Calderón joined efforts with President George W. Bush on the Merida Initiative to wage a war on drugs in Mexico, build a “21st Century U.S.-Mexican border” and shift immigration enforcement into Mexican territory.
These efforts, supported by massive U.S. funding, continue today.
With this money, Mexico established naval bases on its rivers, security cordons and drone surveillance. It also set up mobile highway checkpoints and biometric screening at migrant detention centers, all with the goal of detecting, detaining and deporting largely Central American migrants attempting to reach the United States.
The intent was to shift U.S. immigration enforcement south of the border. In that respect, the policy has been successful. Figures from the Guatemalan Institute of Migration show that of the 171,882 U.S.-bound migrants deported to the Northern Triangle region of Central America – El Salvador, Honduras and Guatemala – in 2022, Mexico sent back 92,718, compared to the U.S.‘s 78,433.
Prevention through deterrence is not working
Mexico’s detentions and deportations have done little to stop the flow of migrants entering the country en route to the U.S.
Researchers at the University of Texas at Austin estimate that from 2018 to 2021, an annual average of 377,000 migrants entered Mexico from the Northern Triangle region. The vast majority were headed to the U.S. to escape violence, drought, natural disasters, corruption and extreme poverty.
Migrants are passing through Mexico in the thousands from multiple other countries as well, fleeing conditions in countries such as Haiti and Venezuela, as well as African nations.
Meanwhile, recent years have seen a toughening of border enforcement policies targeting asylum seekers at the U.S.-Mexico border. This started under the Trump administration but has been continued by President Joe Biden despite the Democrat’s campaign promises of a more “humane” immigration system.
Since 2019, Washington has adopted a series of policies that have either forced migrants presenting themselves at the U.S. southern border to apply for asylum while remaining in Mexico or expelled them back to their countries of origin.
This has created a bottleneck of hundreds of thousands of migrants at Mexico’s border towns and swelled the numbers entering detention facilities in Mexico.
By 2021, the number of immigration detainees in such centers had reached 307,679, nearly double what it had been in 2019.
As a result, many centers, including the one implicated in the fire, have suffered from overcrowding and deterioration conditions. A 2021 report by the immigration research center Global Detention Project extensively documented how the conditions and practices of Mexico’s immigration centers had led to widespread protest by detained migrants. Rioting and protests have become more common, with incidents taking place at facilities in Tijuana and the southern city of Tapachula in recent months.
No end in sight
The tragedy in Ciudad Juárez is unlikely to affect the steady flow of migrants entering Mexico in the hope of making it north of the border. For many, the options to take a different path to safety in the U.S. are simply not there.
Only a few can apply for refugee status in the U.S. from abroad, and the waits are long. Biden’s “humanitarian parole” program – which allows entry to the U.S. for up to 30,000 people a month – is only an option for those living in a handful of nations. It is also being challenged in court. And for the lucky few who manage to file for U.S. asylum, denial rates remain high – 63% in 2021 – while immigration court backlogs mean that fewer cases are being decided. Only 8,349 asylum seekers were actually granted asylum by U.S. immigration judges in 2021.
Meanwhile, the Biden administration’s incoming “transit ban” will mean anyone seeking asylum at the U.S. southern border from May 11, 2023 without having first applied for asylum en route, will be rapidly deported, many to Mexico.
The likelihood is the policy will only worsen the migrant processing bottleneck in Mexico, and add pressure on the country’s already volatile detention facility system.
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THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — Dutch consumer electronics and medical equipment maker Philips said Monday it is cutting 6,000 jobs worldwide over the next two years as it revealed a net loss of 1.6 billion euros ($1.7 billion) in 2022, down from a net profit of 3.3 billion euros last year.
The job losses come on top of a reduction of 4,000 staff the company announced in October.
The company, which has its headquarters in Amsterdam, is reeling from a worldwide recall of sleep apnea machines and economic headwinds including COVID-related issues in China and the war in Ukraine.
CEO Roy Jakobs said 2022 was “a very difficult year for Philips and our stakeholders, and we are taking firm actions to improve our execution and step up performance with urgency.”
He said the job cuts will significantly reduce costs and make Philips a “leaner and more focused organization.” | https://pix11.com/business/ap-business/ap-dutch-electronics-giant-philips-to-cut-6000-jobs-worldwide/ | 2023-01-31 03:19:28 | 1 | https://pix11.com/business/ap-business/ap-dutch-electronics-giant-philips-to-cut-6000-jobs-worldwide/ |
A Texas AMBER Alert has been issued for a 2-week-old child from Livingston, Texas.
According to the Polk County Sheriff's Office, Sonny Ray Meilike is described as a 19-inch-tall white female who weighs eight pounds. She has brown hair, blue eyes, and was last seen wearing a pink shirt and a diaper.
Law enforcement officials said they are also looking for 31-year-old Sylvia Nicole Norman in connection with the abduction. Norman is the child's non-custodial mother, officials said.
Norman is described as a white female who is 5'1" tall, weighs 15 pounds, and has brown hair and blue eyes. She was last seen wearing a white shirt with blue shorts and white leggings underneath. She also has tattoos on her back and her left arm, officials said.
According to law enforcement officials, this child to be in grave or immediate danger.
Anyone with information regarding this abduction should call the Polk County Sheriff's Office at 936-327-6810.
TEXAS STATEWIDE ALERT PROGRAMS
There are seven kinds of alerts that can be issued for people in Texas. They are listed below with links to a page with more information.
- Amber Alert
- Active Shooter Alert (in development)
- Blue Alert
- Silver Alert
- CLEAR Alert
- Camo Alert
- Endangered Missing Person Alert | https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/texas-amber-alert-issued-for-2-week-old-missing-child-from-livingston/3090987/ | 2022-10-07 13:40:10 | 0 | https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/texas-amber-alert-issued-for-2-week-old-missing-child-from-livingston/3090987/ |
NEW YORK, Dec. 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Pomerantz LLP announces that a class action lawsuit has been filed against International Game Technology PLC ("IGT" or the "Company") (NYSE: IGT) and certain of its officers. The class action, filed in the United States District Court for the District of New Jersey, and docketed under 22-cv-06094, is on behalf of a class consisting of all persons and entities other than Defendants that purchased or otherwise acquired IGT securities between March 16, 2018 and August 29, 2022, both dates inclusive (the "Class Period"), seeking to recover damages caused by Defendants' violations of the federal securities laws and to pursue remedies under Sections 10(b) and 20(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the "Exchange Act") and Rule 10b-5 promulgated thereunder, against the Company and certain of its top officials.
If you are a shareholder who purchased or otherwise acquired IGT securities during the Class Period, you have until December 13, 2022 to ask the Court to appoint you as Lead Plaintiff for the class. A copy of the Complaint can be obtained at www.pomerantzlaw.com. To discuss this action, contact Robert S. Willoughby at newaction@pomlaw.com or 888.476.6529 (or 888.4-POMLAW), toll-free, Ext. 7980. Those who inquire by e-mail are encouraged to include their mailing address, telephone number, and the number of shares purchased.
IGT describes itself as "a global leader in gaming that delivers entertaining and responsible gaming experiences for players across all channels and regulated segments, from gaming machines and lotteries to sports betting and digital."
In June 2017, IGT completed the sale of DoubleDown Interactive LLC ("DDI"), the operator of an online casino called DoubleDown Casino, to DoubleU Diamond LLC ("DoubleU").
The Complaint alleges that, throughout the Class Period, Defendants made materially false and misleading statements regarding the Company's business, operations, and compliance policies. Specifically, Defendants made false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (i) IGT overstated its compliance with gaming and lottery laws and applicable regulations; (ii) IGT and/or one or more of its current and/or former subsidiaries engaged in illegal gambling operations; (iii) the foregoing conduct subjected the Company and/or its current and/or former subsidiaries to a heightened risk of litigation and significant related costs; (iv) the Company downplayed the full scope and severity of its financial exposure to, and/or liabilities in connection with, the Benson Action (defined below); and (v) as a result, the Company's public statements were materially false and misleading at all relevant times.
On April 9, 2018, a putative class action was filed in federal court against DDI and a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company called International Game Technology ("IGT Subsidiary"), styled Benson v. Double Down Interactive, LLC et al., No. 2:18-cv-00525 (W.D. Wash.) (the "Benson Action"). The Benson Action alleges, among other things, that IGT Subsidiary and DDI illegally profited from tens of thousands of consumers in violation of Washington law in connection with their operation of DoubleDown Casino.
On May 10, 2018, DDI and DoubleU sent a claim notice (the "DDI Claim Notice") to IGT Subsidiary seeking indemnification and reimbursement of defense costs for all claims against DoubleU and its affiliates in the Benson Action pursuant to the terms of certain agreements with DoubleU.
On August 29, 2022, IGT and DDI issued a joint press release "announc[ing] an agreement in principle to settle the Benson v. DoubleDown Interactive LLC, et. al. lawsuit and associated proceedings (the 'Benson Matters')." The press release stated that, pursuant to the settlement, "[a] total of $415 million will be paid into a settlement fund of which IGT's subsidiaries will contribute $269.75 million" and that "[a]s a result of the settlement agreement, IGT will accrue a $119.75 million non-operating expense in the third quarter related to the incremental loss associated with the Benson Matters and related claims between IGT and DoubleDown and their respective subsidiaries and affiliates ($150 million was accrued in the second quarter)."
On this news, IGT's ordinary share price fell $0.46 per share, or 2.45%, to close at $18.28 per share on August 30, 2022.
Pomerantz LLP, with offices in New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, London, Paris, and Tel Aviv, is acknowledged as one of the premier firms in the areas of corporate, securities, and antitrust class litigation. Founded by the late Abraham L. Pomerantz, known as the dean of the class action bar, Pomerantz pioneered the field of securities class actions. Today, more than 85 years later, Pomerantz continues in the tradition he established, fighting for the rights of the victims of securities fraud, breaches of fiduciary duty, and corporate misconduct. The Firm has recovered numerous multimillion-dollar damages awards on behalf of class members. See www.pomlaw.com
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ATLANTA (AP) — Almost a year into the NIL era in college sports, there has been much angst about booster-funded collectives, million-dollar quarterback recruits and the need for federal legislation to regulate how athletes monetize their fame. Nick vs. Jimbo, in fact, has been the story of the spring.
At the College Football Hall of Fame this week, the inaugural NIL Summit included none of that.
“Everybody has their own experience in NIL,” said Leah Clapper, a University of Florida gymnast and entrepreneur.. “A lot of the things that are in the news are those big stories of these huge deals or collectives swooping up players from universities and all of these crazy things that are happening — and in my experience, that’s not what’s happening.”
The summit is actually an example of the disjointed nature of this new world where college athletes can be compensated for use of their names, images and likenesses. Unlike the Southeastern Conference meetings in Florida two weeks ago, no one was stressing about NIL at the summit.
“I feel that if I were to give a message to like any adults or people who kind of maybe didn’t have NIL (when they were in school), it would be be just see what these younger athletes are doing,” Florida linebacker Derek Wingo said. “See the impact that they’re making. This is our future.”
Hundreds of athletes attended the summit, many with representatives from their schools. They heard from companies such as INFLCR, the main sponsor for the event, Meta and Wasserman on how to build brands, find reliable representation and manage finances. Paul Levesque, known to wrestling fans as Triple H, gave a presentation. So did Heisman Trophy winner Tim Tebow.
“Obviously, most of the media coverage is lately on the pay-for-play type deals,” said Mit Winter, a sports attorney from Kansas City. “So I think it is good to have an event like this to really celebrate the people that are doing what people thought NIL was going to be.”
Missing from the three-day event was anyone from the NCAA and representatives from the major conferences. The number of athletic directors from more than 350 Division I schools in attendance could be counted on one hand.
“It’s a little bit head scratching that everyone is saying that NIL is the number one issue in college sports right now, but they’re not sending people to the place where they can learn how to navigate it all,” said Jason Belzer, whose company, Student-Athlete NIL, is managing collectives at Penn State and Rutgers.
Belzer said about 400 athletes attended the event, some on their own such as Rachel Glenn, a high jumper from South Carolina. Glenn is part of the the WWE’s second NIL class.
“This is actually my first NIL deal and I’m blessed, truly blessed, that my first deal is as big as WWE,” Glenn said.
The professional wrestling organization has jumped into the NIL market as a way to recruit its future performers. Considered it a paid internship — athletes make five figures — that could lead to a wrestling career, the way it did last year for Olympian and former Minnesota wrestler Gable Stevenson.
Even if it doesn’t, Levesque said, the athletes should come away from the experience with better a understanding of how to raise their profile and earning potential.
“What we do is teach people how to present themselves as brands and stars, larger than life,” he said.
One of the few athletic directors to attend was Fordham’s Ed Kull. He brought water polo players Victor Schultz and Mark Katsev, who created a company called Opp4U that companies can use to connect with college athletes.
“I see NIL as part of the job placement and career develop that we can provide for our athletes,” Kull said.
Bridget Perine, who joined Memphis as the athletic department’s first student-athlete branding and image coordinator in February, didn’t bring any athletes with her because she’s still getting to know them. She also said she expects athletes to soon arrive at college ready to take advantage of NIL opportunities.
“A lot of this will become innate understanding,” she said.
Michigan basketball star Hunter Dickinson said many of the concerns about what NIL will do to college sports comes from a combination of ignorance and fear.
“You hear a lot about the universities and people in administrations, coaches, they speak negative about it. I think it’s just because instead of a college coach earning 10 million, they might have to only get 7 million and actually be able to give it to the players that are allowing them to make the salary that they get,” Dickinson said. “Or instead of having $190 million football facility, they get $185 million football facility, which I think will still be pretty good for them.”
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Yellen tells Congress US expected to hit debt limit Thursday
WASHINGTON (AP) — Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen notified Congress on Friday that the U.S. is projected to reach its debt limit on Thursday and will then resort to “extraordinary measures” to avoid default.
In a letter to House and Senate leaders, Yellen said her actions will buy time until Congress can pass legislation that will either raise the nation’s $31.4 trillion borrowing authority or suspend it again for a period of time.
Those measures include divesting some payments, such as contributions to federal employees’ retirement plans, in order to provide some headroom to make other payments that are deemed essential, including those for Social Security and debt instruments.
“Failure to meet the government’s obligations would cause irreparable harm to the U.S. economy, the livelihoods of all Americans, and global financial stability,” she said. “Indeed, in the past, even threats that the U.S. government might fail to meet its obligations have caused real harms, including the only credit rating downgrade in the history of our nation in 2011.”
Yellen said that while Treasury can’t estimate how long the extraordinary measures will allow the U.S. to continue to pay the government’s obligations, “it is unlikely that cash and extraordinary measures will be exhausted before early June.”
Treasury first used these measures in 1985 and has used them at least 16 times since, according to the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget, a fiscal watchdog. But the extraordinary measures only work for so long, and would probably run out — and put the U.S. at risk of default.
Yellen said it is “critical that Congress act in a timely manner” to increase or suspend the debt limit.
The debate over raising the debt ceiling will almost certainly result in a political showdown between newly empowered GOP lawmakers who now control the House and President Joe Biden and Democrats, who had enjoyed one-party control of Washington for the past two years.
In an interview this week on Fox News Channel, new House Speaker Kevin McCarthy stopped short of saying House Republicans would go so far as to refuse to pass the annual spending bills needed to fund the government, as happened more than a decade ago during an earlier debt ceiling showdown in Congress.
“We’re going to look at every single dollar spent,” he said.
The White House has insisted that it won’t allow the nation’s credit to be held captive to the demands of newly empowered GOP lawmakers. But any effort to compromise with House Republicans could force Biden to bend on his own priorities, whether that’s money for the IRS to ensure that wealthier Americans pay what they owe or domestic programs for children and the poor.
Past forecasts suggest a default could instantly bury the country in a deep recession, right at a moment of slowing global growth as the U.S. and much of the world face high inflation because of the pandemic and Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
Copyright 2023 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. | https://www.mysuncoast.com/2023/01/13/yellen-tells-congress-us-expected-hit-debt-limit-thursday/ | 2023-01-13 18:39:47 | 1 | https://www.mysuncoast.com/2023/01/13/yellen-tells-congress-us-expected-hit-debt-limit-thursday/ |
President Biden and his Cabinet have been directly involved in trying to broker an agreement between rail companies and worker unions, seeking to avert a strike that could severely affect commuter rail services and consumer prices.
Administration officials confirmed that Biden and Labor Secretary Marty Walsh have reached out to both sides of the dispute, hoping to broker an agreement and avoid a shutdown.
A White House official said Biden was involved Monday in outreach to unions and freight rail companies and was updated again Tuesday on the situation.
A Department of Labor spokesperson said Walsh reached out Monday night “to push the parties to reach a resolution that averts any shutdown of our rail system.”
“All parties need to stay at the table, bargain in good faith to resolve outstanding issues, and come to an agreement,” the spokesperson said. “The fact that we are already seeing some impacts of contingency planning by railways again demonstrates that a shutdown of our freight rail system is an unacceptable outcome for our economy and the American people, and all parties must work to avoid that.”
The companies that operate railways for freight trains and the unions who work those rails have until Friday to agree to a new contract. Without a deal, workers could go on strike, crippling supply chains that depend on freight trains.
A strike could also impact passenger rail service. Amtrak does not own the railways where its trains operate in certain parts of the country but instead operates on railways owned by freight companies. Amtrak on Monday canceled some long-distance routes in anticipation of a potential strike.
Biden earlier this year created a Presidential Emergency Board to try and broker a compromise between the two parties, and his involvement in the latest round of talks further heightens his political risk should talks break down.
Five of the 12 unions representing rail workers have reached tentative agreements with railroads to enact the Presidential Emergency Board recommendations, which call for 24 percent pay raises, back pay and cash bonuses.
But the bulk of rail workers belong to unions that haven’t yet struck a deal with companies.
Should the workers vote to strike, Congress could intervene to halt it. | https://www.wfla.com/hill-politics/biden-white-house-officials-get-involved-in-railway-talks-in-bid-to-avert-strike/ | 2022-09-14 13:54:02 | 0 | https://www.wfla.com/hill-politics/biden-white-house-officials-get-involved-in-railway-talks-in-bid-to-avert-strike/ |
NAHA, Japan (AP) — Typhoon Mawar appeared to be losing force as it headed Wednesday toward Japan’s Okinawa Islands, where the United States maintains a significant military presence, after largely skirting Taiwan and the Philippines.
After tearing across Guam last week, Mawar passed by Taiwan on Tuesday with sustained winds of 155 kph (96 mph) and gusts of up to 190 kph (118 mph), sending high waves crashing on the island’s east coast.
In the Philippines, authorities said heavy rains were expected to continue in the country’s north through at least Thursday and warned of flooding, possible landslides and gale-force winds before the typhoon exits the country’s area of responsibility.
As it turns toward the Japanese islands of Okinawa, Philippine meteorological authorities said Mawar’s strength had dropped with sustained winds now of 120 kmh (75 mph) and gusts of up to 150 kmh (93 mph).
Mawar is expected to gradually pick up speed but steadily weaken and may be downgraded to a tropical storm by the time it is predicted to hit the area on Friday, Philippine forecasters said.
Residents on Japan’s southern Sakishima Island chain, which includes the Okinawa Islands, were already preparing for the approaching typhoon when a warning siren woke them up Wednesday to alert them of a North Korean rocket launch. Officials urged people to stay indoors or take shelter underground in case of a falling debris.
The rocket failed and did not come anywhere near Japan, but residents already anxious about the typhoon said it added to their stress.
Japan had deployed a number of PAC-3 land-to-air interceptors on southern islands ahead of the launch, but some of them were kept on base instead of being set up at intended locations due to safety precautions ahead of the typhoon.
The U.S. military, which has some 20,000 troops stationed on multiple facilities on Okinawa, will take preparatory action as the storm draws closer, depending upon need, said Capt. Brett Dornhege-Lazaroff, spokesman for the 3rd Marine Expeditionary Force on Okinawa.
“Our installations are tracking the storm closely,” he said.
At the moment, it seems that Mawar will not make landfall on the main Okinawa island, home to the capital of Naha and where most of the U.S. forces are based, according to Japan’s meteorological agency.
Mawar lashed Guam last week, becoming the strongest typhoon to hit the U.S. Pacific territory in more than two decades, flipping cars, tearing off roofs and knocking out power.
In the Philippines, more than 8,000 people had been evacuated from flood- and landslide-prone communities to emergency shelters or relatives’ houses but many returned home on Wednesday as the weather started to clear. No major damage was reported.
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Rising reported from Bangkok. Associated Press writers Mari Yamaguchi in Tokyo and Jim Gomez in Manila contributed to this report. | https://www.wjhl.com/news/national/ap-typhoon-mawar-losing-strength-as-it-heads-toward-japans-okinawa-islands/ | 2023-05-31 20:14:57 | 0 | https://www.wjhl.com/news/national/ap-typhoon-mawar-losing-strength-as-it-heads-toward-japans-okinawa-islands/ |
Activists want wealthy countries and investment institutions to address Vietnam's human rights record before they provide funds to the country to address climate change.
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Activists want wealthy countries and investment institutions to address Vietnam's human rights record before they provide funds to the country to address climate change.
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Pulaski County real estate transactions of $150,000 or more; deeds recorded Oct. 17-21.
Tracey L. Clay; Joe Clay, Sr., to Copart Of Arkansas, Pt SE 7 & Pt NE 18-1S-13W; Tract 2, Clay Commercial Phase I, $4,950,000.
North Little Rock Investors II, LLC., to Saxion Enterprises, LLC., 617 N. Maple St., North Little Rock. Ls3R, 9R & 8 B8, Clendennin; L7 B7, Clendennin, $4,650,000.
RCG-Markham, LLC., to George M. Wells; The George M. Wells Revocable Trystl Rebecca Fitzjerrell Wells The Rebecca Fitzjerrell Wells Revocable Trust, L2F, Markham Commercial Replat, $1,015,750.
Kirk Brannon Babb; Christi Diane Babb to Salathiel Cyrene Ganzon Quiamco; Christine Divino Ganzon, L25 B5, Chenal Valley, $742,000.
Richard K. Pursell; Margaret M. Pursell to David Clinton Shackelford; Sydney Michelle Shackelford, 9 Country Oaks Drive, Little Rock. Pt NW SW 2-1N-14W, $719,000.
First Security Bank to Horizon Senior Living, LLC., Pt SE SW 33-3N-11W, $700,000.
Helen DeBose to Don A. Eilbott; Martha Marie Cousins Eilbott, 243 Buckland Circle, Little Rock. L302, Cypress Point West, $697,500.
Brock Ferguson, Inc., to Lynley Lowery; Austin Lowery, 34107 Lakeview West Drive, Roland. L13, Lakeview West, $640,000.
Graham Smith Construction, LLC., to Emilie Reno; Kent Reno, 48 Corlay Drive, Little Rock. L40 B66, Chenal Valley, $618,734.
5701 Kavanaugh, LLC., to Three Shops With A Top, LLC., 5705 Kavanaugh Blvd, Little Rock. L3 B6, Mountain Park, $610,000.
Cox Fixture And Refrigeration, Inc., to JWJ Investments, LLC., Pt S/2 SE 20-2N-11W, $600,000.
Michael L. Cumming; Jennifer J. Cumming to Prefontaine, LLC., L20 B9, Pleasant Valley, $550,000.
Graham Smith Construction, LLC., to Blake DeLuca; Kelly DeLuca; BlaKelly Family Joint Revocable Trust, 96 Copper Circle, Little Rock. L25 B1, Copper Run Phase III, $535,000.
Riggins Family Properties, LLC., to Kelly A. Curran; David M. Kelley, 4805 N. Lookout St., Little Rock. Ls1-3 B4, Hillcrest, $533,000.
Howard M. Knoff; Julianna Fawcett to Nadia Davignon, 49 Woodberry Road, Little Rock. L63, Longlea, $510,000.
Mark E. George; Dena George to Mark Hollingshead Construction, Inc., 11480 Rivercrest Drive, Little Rock. L66 B1, Walton Heights, $490,000.
Anthony P. Gagliardo; Nicola Gagliardo to Jonathan Gardner; Rani Lindberg, 12 Manor View Court, Little Rock. Ls19-21, Carriage Creek Phase II, $490,000.
Dodd McCollum; Tammy McCollum to Mario Moka; Teresa Moka, 24 Bayonne Court, Little Rock. L31 B25, Chenal Valley, $438,000.
David Clinton Shackelford; Sydney Michelle Shackelford; Sydney Michelle Bruce to Paul Vitale; Melissa Vitalem L9 B3, Wildwood Place, $437,000.
Orlando Roland Moore; Lacey Moore to Glen Williams; Janice Williams, Pt SW NE 17-3N-13W, $432,500.
Macarthur Properties, LLC., to Byrd Real Estate Investments, LLC., 2508 W. 58th St., Units A-E, North Little Rock. Ls1R & 1S, Brady; L38, North Hills Manor No.2, $430,000.
Davd A. Cowan; Terry Cowan to Jacob Sullivan; Hayley Thomason Sullivan, 2908 Lee Ave., Little Rock. L2 B1, Fairfax Terrace, $425,000.
Graham Smith Construction, LLC., to Andrew Logan Mayes, 221 Copper Way, Little Rock. L3 B5, Copper Run Phase IIIA, $424,852.
Todd Dutton; Rachel Dutton to Tara M. Smith; Scott M. Smith, 224 Silver Spring Road, Sherwood. Pt SE SE 8-3N-11W, $420,000.
J. Martin Property Management, LLC., to MidArk Houses, LLC., Ls3-4, Bellevue Phase IV, $400,000.
Graham Smith Construction, LLC., to Helen DeBose, L6 B5, Copper Run Phase IIIA, $395,750.
Strong Wolf Ledbetter, LLC., to RA Cline, LLC., L6, Markham Heights Professional Park-Santa Fe Park, $387,000.
Jeffrey W. Brown; Tiffany R. Brown to Andre F. Taylor; Ronetha A. Taylor, 9608 Westlake Circle, Sherwood. L56, Millers Crossing Phase I, $380,000.
Patrick Lee; Elizabeth Lee to Preston Simpson, 3105 Echo Valley Drive, Little Rock. L170, Echo Valley 2nd, $380,000.
Charles L. Mayfield; Laneta C. Mayfield to Robert Burton Darrington, Jr.; Megan Nicole Darrington, 501 Ark. 89 West, Cabot. Pt SW NE 18-4N-10W, $379,900.
Virginia A. McAllister; John M. McAllister (dec'd) to Lynn B. Brooks, 2318 N. Rodney Parham Road, Little Rock. L154, Longlea VIII-I, $375,000.
DA Phillips Homes, LLC., to DeAunna Davis, 9840 Meadow Creek Drive, Sherwood. L14, Millers Glen Phase 6, $371,500.
Betty Seales to John L. Conner, III; Heather Conner, Unit 907, 300 Third HPR, $365,000.
Arnita Roberts to Taylor Headley, 5 Lemans Court, Maumelle. L1114, The Country Club Of Arkansas Phase XII, $365,000.
Linda J. Collins to Fred Daniel Peak, Jr., 28 Montagne Court, Little Rock. L12, Montagne Court Phase II, $365,000.
Paul Milholland; Katherine Milholland to Jacob T. Michael; Michele E. Michael, 5 E. Lake Drive, North Little Rock. L46 B48, Lakewood, $362,000.
Menco Construction, LLC., to Jason Marshall; Candace Marshall, 120 Keystone Lane, Maumelle. L1 B25, Maumelle Valley Estates Phase XVIII, $352,000.
Larry Mayo; Tammy B. Mayo to Markett L Humphries; Dianna L. Humphries, 6916 Gap Point Circle, Sherwood. L60 B3, Gap Creek, $345,000.
Adam Browning; Ashley Browning to Scott Charles Cole; Barbara Jean Mayer Cole, L45, Millers Glen Phase 2, $340,000.
Arielle P. Moffic to Brittney Lorraine Calhoun; Renee Michele Calhoun, L23, Sanford Phase 1 & 2, $340,000.
Deere Construction, LLC., to Tracy N. Gerik; Marjorie R. Gerik, 9817 Oak Forest Lane, Sherwood. L26, Millers Glen Phase 6, $339,900.
Freda K. McClain Testamentary Trust; Terry Lee McClain to Carla Ann Emmerling, 3022 Imperial Valley Drive, Little Rock. L5 B29, Pleasant Valley, $335,000.
Jo Anne C. Utley; Jo Anne C. Utley Living Trust to Heber Stephen Arnold; Dessie Arnold, 108 Illinois Bayou Drive, Sherwood. L23 B33, Overbrook, $335,000.
Priscilla Sue Horton; The Jim And Sue Horton Revocable Trust to Jolynn Godkin, 108 Waterside Drive, Maumelle. L145, Waterside Replat, $318,000.
Gary Ingold; Sharon Ingold to J. Steven Hoffmann; Norma Jo Hoffmann Joint Revocable Trust Number One, Pt NE SE 13-3N-12W, $310,000.
Murad H. Elsaidi; Afnan A. Alwazer to Sara Mafakheri; Alireza Fallah Jeddi, 612 Lasalle Drive, Little Rock. L810, St. Charles, $305,000.
Jonathan D. Recor; Mallory Recor to Tyler Landrum; Brianna Landrum, 1608 Circledale Road, North Little Rock. L9 B2, Overbrook, $304,000.
Mark A. Stodola; Jo Ellen Chivers Stodola to William J. Childers; Jill Childers, L34R, Grandview, $300,000.
Secretary Of Housing And Urban Development to Andrew Zimmerman, 19233 Kanis Road, Little Rock. L1 Tract 3, John D. Shackleford Acres, $300,000.
Harry B. Hiett; Ruth R. Hiett (dec'd) to Anne H. Crow, 12 Lyric Lane, Little Rock. L265, Leawood Heights 4th, $295,000.
Heather Bullard Manbeck to Maria Alejandra Meneses Ramos, 40 Rosewall Lane, Little Rock. L16, Otter Creek Phase 11-Otter Creek Community, $288,000.
Debra Effird; Peter Cvietusa to Collin Blair Nieman; Abbey Lee Ann Masters, 1509 Pine Valley Road, Little Rock. L8, Kingwood Place, $285,000.
Paula D. Boyle to Jacob Schulte; Sharon Schulte, 103 Illinois Bayou Drive, Sherwood. L2 B34, Overbrook, $285,000.
Betsy Hall to Jessica Donahue, 2700 Cantrell Road, Unit 504, Little Rock. Unit 504, Riviera HPR, $285,000.
Gourmet Enterprises, Inc.; Merrell Construction Company to Donald Maurice Pace, II, 7915 Kanis Oaks Drive, Little Rock. L18R, Kanis Village Phase I, $284,900.
Jeff Lovett; Mary Hull-Lovett to Shawn Andrews, 9204 Woodford Drive, Little Rock. L154, Longlea VIII-I, $280,000.
Jacob M. Schulte; Sharon Schulte to John Wayne McLaughlin, III; Loretta Jane McLaughlin, 10 Campden Hill Road, Sherwood. L176, Silver Creek Phase V, $275,000.
Todd Parent; Jessica Parent to Otis Junior Wheeler, 17313 Crooked Oak Drive, North Little Rock. L52, Bent Tree Estates, $275,000.
James E. Brabston, III; Martha M. Brabston to Gail H. Douglas, 119 Hunters Green Circle, Little Rock. L29R, Hunters Green Estates, $275,000.
Robin Wing to Ault Investment Properties, Inc., L3, Park Ruby, $275,000.
Patsy Anderson Cox; Alan Anderson (dec'd) to Chad Harmon Hodge; Kerri Lee Hodge, 1508 Tarrytown Road, Little Rock. L11, Sturbridge Phase I, $273,000.
Jason Norwood to David Matthew Lacey; Samantha Copeland, 108 Jewell Road, Little Rock. L475, Kingwood Place, $269,900.
Mary Ruth Stewart; Trent Stewart to Andrea Henderson, 2017 S. Spring St., Little Rock. L5 B11, Fulton, $259,900 .
Joseph Davidson Calhoun; Mildred H. Calhoun Revocable Trust to James Douglas Bramlett, Jr.; Paige Bramlett, 325 Cambridge Place Drive, Little Rock. L325, Cambridge Place HPR, $253,000.
Tommye J. Wright, Jr.; Lou Ann Wright to David Washburn; Carrie Washburn, 209 N. Palm St., Little Rock. L22 B7, Elmhurst, $250,000.
Alser, LLC., to Waylon Biggs Agency, LLC., Pt NE NW 23-3N-13W, $250,000.
Forrest J. Mobbs; Ingrid Mobbs to Kesha M. Rogers-Kelly, 5700 Base Meadows Drive, Jacksonville. L76, Base Meadows Phase 1B, $250,000.
Kathryn Evans to Brady Finigan; Emiliana Angola, 3120 N. Magnolia St., North Little Rock. L6 B30, Park Hill NLR, $245,000.
Reverse Mortgage Funding, LLC., to Leroy Womack, 10701 San Joaquin Valley Drive, Little Rock. L18 B41, Pleasant Valley, $245,000.
Rausch Coleman Homes Little Rock, LLC., to Allen Ross Darby; Hillary Lourena Darby, 10316 Lori Kaye Drive, North Little Rock. L30, The Country Club Of Arkansas Phase 25-B, $242,790.
Howard H. Lee to Susan Cunningham, L20B B65, Lakewood, $240,000.
Shelby Development Company, LLC., to Rachel Wheeler, 324 Dooley Road, North Little Rock. Ls6-7 B105, Park Hill NLR, $240,000.
Rausch Coleman Homes Little Rock, LLC., to Tryneese Latrail Settles, 10608 Darla Lane, North Little Rock. L59, White Oak Crossing, $236,099.
William H. Mergenschroer; Bette H. Mergenschroer; The William H. And Bette J. Mergenschroer Family Trust to Marjorie Munger Watkins, 1700 Circledale Road, North Little Rock. L12 B2m Overbrook, $235,500.
REI Nation, LLC., to Gary Egger; Sally Egger, 7110 Briar Glen Cove, Sherwood. L11, Austin Lakes, $235,000.
Rebecca L. Lynn; Toni D. Stump; The Charles And Peggie Linz Living Trust to Jimmy Lee West, 417 W. Kiehl Ave., Sherwood. Pt W/2 SE NE 1-2N-12W, $230,000.
Ryan Dougherty to Jeffrey J. Miller; Nancy L. Miller, 303 Ridgelea Ave., Sherwood. L11 B8, Ridgelea, $230,000.
Bruce E. Blackall; Jane E. Blackall to Opal Investments, LLC., 2320 Grist Mill Road, Little Rock. L278, Sturbridge Phase IV, $225,900.
Deon Robinson to FAM Investments, LLC., L9, Red Sand Springs Acres Unrecorded, $225,000.
Mid-South District Of The Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod to Marco Lobos Lopez; Rosa Maria Orantes Quintanilla, Pt N/2 SE NE 2-1S-13W, $225,000.
Rausch Coleman Homes Little Rock, LLC., to David Glenn Sides; Connie Marie Sides, 10416 Brandi Kay Drive, North Little Rock. L57, The Country Club Of Arkansas Phase 25-B, $224,415.
Lindsay Masters Venters; John Adam Venters to Joe Selz; Yanyan Selz, L136, Walnut Valley, $224,000.
Taylor Headley to Anthony Joseph Coccarelli, Jr., 206 Diamond Pointe Drive, Maumelle. L74, Park Ridge, $220,000.
Paige Stewart Bramlett; Douglas Bramlett, Jr., to JPL Construction, LLC., 6123 Kenwood Road, Little Rock. L248, Cammack Woods, $215,000.
Chris Ho; Tina Ho to Felix Antonio Garcia; Charlene Garcia, 5506 Lakeview Road, North Little Rock. L12 B213, Park Hill NLR, $210,000.
HSC, Inc., to Tyrneese Littrell Carroll, 4006 Weldon Ave., Little Rock. L2 B5, West Heights Place, $210,000.
Erik B. Long; Erick B. Long; Kenneth W. Long to Evelyn Embry; Sean O'Leary, 7300 Amherst Drive, Little Rock. Pt NW NW 1-1N-13W, $210,000.
Glen L. Martin; Lisa Martin to Joel Rodriguez Plascencia; Anna Lucy Plascencia, L160, North Pointe, $205,000.
Samia Johnston; Timothy Johnston to Brody Alan Bishop; Kimberly Nicole Bishop. 43 Falcon Drive, Sherwood. L85, Cardinal Valley Phase IV-A, $202,000.
Triple E Realty, LLC., to Lori Ann Hobbs, 13124 Pitts Road, Little Rock. Pt S/2 NW SE 16-1S-12W, $200,000.
Gregory Wilton Armstrong to Johnathan Lewis; Tammy Lewis, 515 E. Capitol Ave., Little Rock. Unit 305, Rainwater Flats HPR, $200,000.
Brenda Stroud to William Alexander Greene, 1509 Calgary Cove, Little Rock. L19, Point West 3rd Phase III, $198,500.
Bradley W. Ilson Wooley; Lindsey A. Wooley to Nena Padron; Lee P. Russell, 4033 Glenmere Road, North Little Rock. L6 B1, Lakewood, $195,000.
Andre F. Taylor; Ronetha A. Taylor to Tanya Hall; Bryan O'Neal Conway, 13812 Chesterfield Circle, North Little Rock. L4 B4, Stone Links, $195,000.
Rausch Coleman Homes Little Rock, LLC., to Courtney Ethan Wallace, 8504 Eastwood Creek Drive, North Little Rock. L15, White Oak Crossing, $194,684.
Richard Brown; Estate Of Larry Brown (dec'd) to Craig Custom Construction, LLC., 6704 Greenwood Road, Cammack Village. L159, Cammack Woods, $190,000.
Shemiah Jackson; Brandon Jackson to Argerich 2022-1, LLC., 10715 Chestnut Drive, Sherwood. L21, Chestnut Ridge, $190,000.
Mid South Homebuyers, GP to Cailen Melville, 1222 W. 19th St., A & B, Little Rock. Ls4-6 B33, Wright, $189,700.
Keith Dotter to Tina Louise Chwalinski, L4 B8, Villages Of San Luis, $187,000.
Kristen M. Garrett to Lydia Bailey; Rickie Cox, Jr., 1904 Saratoga Drive, North Little Rock. L3 B31, Indian Hills, $186,000.
Nedri B. Beqiri; Estate Of Christina G. Minden (dec'd) to Trenton Scott, 23 Wedgeside Drive, Little Rock. L26, Wedgewood Creek Phase I, $186,000.
Melissa A.Woolly; Melissa A. Woolly Vance; William R. Woolly; Diane J. Woolly (dec'd) to Sally Wilkins, L9, Cardinal Heights Section A, $180,000.
Melrose Divide Properties, LLC., to Walker Hawkins; Asia Hawkins, 100 Melrose Drive, North Little Rock. L1 B2, Melrose Place, $175,100.
Susan Glasscock Gammill to Brenda Stroud, 40 Hampshire Circle, Little Rock. Apt. 86, Berkshire Park HPR, $175,000.
Lynda Woodard; Justin Woodard to Kimberly Jamrin Diane O'Neill, 900 Stagecoach Village, Little Rock. L77, Stagecoach Village Tract A Phase 2, $175,000.
Terence E. Sutphin; The KBTT Trust to Corey R. Harrison; Stefanie Harrison, 812 Green Hills Drive, North Little Rock. L11 B3, Green Hills, $175,000.
TW-LR, LLC., to Michael A. Enriquez, L2, Dorman Replat-West Markham, $175,000.
Dirk J. Barriere; Joy L. Barriere to Anita S. Yearian, 6307 Pawnee Drive, North Little Rock. L10 B9, Indian Hills, $169,900.
Shamika Champagne Hardy; Michael Braxton to Markesha Morris, 11408 Legion Hut Road, Mabelvale. L11 B9, Oxford Valley Phase 7B, $169,000.
Luis M. Tiglao; Tiglao Family Trust to Joanna Terpening, 5603 Dublin Ave., North Little Rock. L17 B9, Valley View, $167,350.
Justin Scott Atwood; Carrie Atwood to Anand Arun Agrawal, 12 Ophelia Drive, Maumelle. L67, Edgepark, $165,000.
Brittney Laster to Chance Robert Leighton, 1312 Lee Mac Drive, Jacksonville. L11, Lemac, $160,000.
Timothy Lewis Edwards; The Delta Edwards Irrevocable Trust to Cecil J. Hawley; Janet S. Hawley, Pt NE 20-1N-10W, $159,000.
Judy 3, LLC., to George L. Hughes, 4 Beaver Court, Jacksonville. L27, Woodbriar, $158,000.
William L. Chun; Calvin S. T. & Lula M. Chun Revocable Trust to First American Exchange Company, LLC.; Michael J. Martello, LLC.; Michael J. Martello, L262, Stonewall Phase III-B, $158,000.
Jason Lee Carson; Ashley Elizabeth Carson to Mark Plath; Sarah Plath, 7 Marble Court, Little Rock. L168, Pleasant View Section A Phase IV, $153,000.
Bobbie J. Singleton; Andre Singleton to Arkansas Baptist College, Ls4-6 B26, Centennial, $150,500.
University District Development Corp., to Rosa A. Sherman, 2723 S. Tyler St., Little Rock. L5 B64, Cherry & Cox, $150,000.
REI Nation, LLC., to Michele Lynne Colomba, 3324 Green Drive, Little Rock. L10, Greenfield Park, $150,000.
Melissa Lea Gates; Charles Lee Gates to Paul Sammons, L15 B307, Park Hill NLR, $150,000. | https://www.arkansasonline.com/news/2022/nov/13/real-estate-transactions/ | 2022-11-13 10:15:08 | 0 | https://www.arkansasonline.com/news/2022/nov/13/real-estate-transactions/ |
Which fruit bowl is best?
A fruit bowl is a wonderful decorative centerpiece on any kitchen table or counter. It’s practical, too — great for stacking whole fruit for easy access next time you need a pear or a lemon.
When it’s not in use, a fruit bowl can serve as an artistic accent that brings visual interest to the room. Check out HYOATREA Mesh Fruit Bowl for a sturdy bowl that’s both lightweight and functional.
What to know before you buy a fruit bowl
Popular materials
There are several materials preferred in the construction of a fruit bowl. Some of them are better at preserving fruit than others but wood, ceramic and metal wire are the best bet.
- Wood: Most wooden bowls are made from woods such as acacia, orchard wood or bamboo. They are porous for air circulation, which helps fruit stay fresh longer. The color is attractive with rich tones and natural details. A wooden bowl should not go in the refrigerator or the dishwasher.
- Ceramic: Dishwasher and refrigerator-safe, ceramic is sturdy and comes in a wide variety of colors and designs. It can be painted or feature raised detailing for added texture.
- Metal wire: Wire or mesh wire bowls hold a lot of fruit and provide airflow that helps to keep fruit fresh for as long as possible. Colors are limited but ceramic can go in the refrigerator and most bowls are dishwasher-safe.
Size
The standard fruit bowl is about 9-13 inches in diameter. The height depends on whether the bowl is tiered. The average fruit bowl is about 4-6 inches tall while a bowl designed with two or three tiers can be up to 26 inches from top to bottom.
Pedestal vs. no pedestal
Some fruit bowls sit flush on the counter while others have a pedestal design that provides an elegant, curved foot as the base. A pedestal bowl sits a few inches higher and makes for a great display piece but the walls of the bowl tend to be lower. If you have a lot of fruit and are worried about things falling out, it might be best to forgo the pedestal.
What to look for in a quality fruit bowl
Hooks
Some fruit bowls, especially metal wire bowls, feature hooks so you can hang bananas. When you hang a banana, it slows down the production of ethylene gas. This gas is what speeds up the ripening process and can lead to you throwing fruit out before you’ve had a chance to eat it. Hanging bananas preserves freshness and minimizes waste.
Tiers
If you have a lot of fruit that you want to separate, a tiered bowl is the way to go. It doesn’t take up any more counter space and provides you with two or three times as much storage space.
A tiered fruit bowl can be constructed entirely from metal or wood but some designs combine ceramic bowls with a wooden frame. In these cases, the bowls are removable and often dishwasher-safe while the stand doesn’t have to be washed.
Refrigerator-friendly
While fruit bowls are designed to sit out in the open, some fruits are better refrigerated once they ripen. A refrigerator-safe bowl can sit on a countertop while the fruit ripens and then be transferred to the refrigerator once the fruit is ready. This way, it doesn’t go bad right away.
How much you can expect to spend on a fruit bowl
A wooden fruit bowl costs $13-$80. A ceramic bowl costs $25-$80 and a wire bowl costs $9-$25. A tiered set-up with more than one bowl can cost a little extra but usually gives you more for your money.
Fruit bowl FAQ
Why should you avoid plastic bowls?
A. Plastic and solid metal make fruit sweat. This can lead to the fruit going bad sooner than it would otherwise. Plastic is also prone to bacteria buildup.
What is a climacteric fruit?
A. Climacteric fruits are fruits that produce ethylene gas faster than other fruits. Climacteric fruits include peaches, melons, bananas, pears, plums and tomatoes. These fruits need bowls with good air circulation to prevent the fruit from spoiling quickly.
What’s the best fruit bowl to buy?
Top fruit bowl
What you need to know: This sturdy fruit bowl helps your fruit ripen evenly and is deep and wide enough to hold plenty of fruit.
What you’ll love: It is made of premium double wall mesh. The open design lets air flow throughout the bowl to encourage ripening. It has round feet to protect your countertop from damage.
What you should consider: Its finish may not allow it to stand out on a dark countertop.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Top fruit bowl for the money
Teetookea Metal Wire Fruit Bowl
What you need to know: This geometric iron bowl is 10.6 inches in diameter and stands 3.1-5.3 inches tall.
What you’ll love: It comes in two sizes. It’s made from carbon structured steel that is food-safe. The geometric pattern is bold, modern and minimalistic. This open design provides great ventilation to keep fruit fresh.
What you should consider: The diameter is the same for both sizes.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Worth checking out
Habitas Spun Bamboo Fruit Bowl
What you need to know: This wooden bowl is made of sustainable bamboo, making it an eco-friendly option.
What you’ll love: It has a lacquered interior with a natural wood finish and a smooth, painted exterior. The bowl is simple, sturdy and has a lot of space for fruits or vegetables. It’s available in four colors.
What you should consider: It is hand-wash only.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
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Hulu is premiering a new sitcom on Wednesday that’s a “How I Met Your Mother” wannabe. “Maggie” reaches for similar qualities — ensemble warmth, an emphasis on romance, and plenty of specific callbacks. But it’s not as good or tightly written as “How I Met Your Mother” was during its first seasons. The show is pleasant enough, thanks to a strong supporting cast, and it’s worlds better than Hulu’s “How I Met Your Father.” But with so many good series out there now, “Maggie” does not compel.
The gimmick — which sometimes feels cutesy — is that Maggie (Rebecca Rittenhouse), our heroine, is a psychic. When she touches a person, she gets glimpses of their future — images that she then interprets, sometimes rightly, other times very wrongly indeed. That can make dating complicated, since she sometimes sees the end of a relationship at its very beginning, and it has left her cynical. We watch this all play out once Maggie meets Ben (David Del Rio), who quickly becomes her will-they-or-won’t-they love interest for, I imagine, the length of the series. Naturally, Ben winds up living downstairs from Maggie, but with another woman.
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Rittenhouse is the calm center, to some extent, of the cast of bigger characters. It’s a little odd the way everyone perceives her predictive powers as totally normal, but they’re all onboard with her gift. Her best friend, Louise (Nichole Sakura), is kooky and scene-stealing, as is her psychic mentor, Angel (Ray Ford). Her parents, played by Chris Elliott and Kerry Kenney-Silver, are amusingly weird, and other members of the extended friends group, including Angelique Cabral and Leonardo Lam as Ben’s sister and brother-in-law, are distinctive. It’s all sweet and, maybe, a little too light.
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SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Democrats on Wednesday braced for renewed Republican attacks on their management of crime across the U.S. after residents in San Francisco voted overwhelmingly to recall the city’s progressive district attorney, suggesting that even the party’s most loyal supporters are frustrated with the way in which violence and social problems are being addressed.
Chesa Boudin was swept into the district attorney’s office pledging to seek alternatives to incarceration, end the racist war on drugs and hold police officers to account. But the city’s longstanding problems with vandalism, open drug use and robberies proved too much for voters, who blamed him for making the situation worse.
While a single city race is hardly a barometer of the national mood, the rejection of Boudin by residents in the nation’s progressive epicenter carried symbolic significance for members of both parties. Republicans were emboldened by the vote, planning to highlight crime in several critical Senate races. At the White House, meanwhile, President Joe Biden acknowledged that the vote sent a “clear message” about public safety.
“Both parties have to step up and do something about crime as well as gun violence,” Biden said ahead of a trip to California, noting he sent “billions of dollars and encouraged them to use it to hire police officers and reforming police departments.”
“It’s time to move,” Biden continued. “It’s time that states and the localities spend the money they have to deal with crime as well as retrain police officers.”
The Democratic president’s tough-on-crime comments come as his party continues to face pointed attacks from Republicans about its commitment to public safety two years after progressive activists responded to the police murder of George Floyd by championing calls to “defund the police.” Biden has rejected such calls, as have the overwhelming majority of Democrats in Congress, yet polling suggests that voters have become increasingly likely to trust Republicans more than Democrats on public safety.
Republicans, pointing to the San Francisco election, signaled that they would continue to hammer vulnerable Democratic candidates in states like North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Wisconsin for their record on crime or associations with the Black Lives Matter movement. While the economy is widely considered the central issue of this midterm season, Republicans believe a focus on crime will help them this fall, especially among suburban voters.
“The very first thing that I talk about everywhere we go is ending the war on our police, ending the war on cops,” said Andrew Giuliani, a Republican candidate for New York governor.
Public safety remains a potent political issue, even as the numbers suggest a more complicated reality.
Crime statistics for the first quarter of 2022, released by the FBI on Monday, suggest that a rise in violent crime is not the fault of either party’s criminal justice policies. Democratic-led cities such as Detroit, Fort Wayne and South Bend, Indiana, as well as Wichita, Kansas and Portland, Ore., listed fewer murders for the first quarter of 2022 than 2021. The same could be said for several cities with Republican mayors at the helm. The reverse also was true in a number of Democratic and Republican-led cities with several showing rises in violent crime rates and murders.
Still, Republicans have effectively convinced voters, in some cases, that Democrats are more to blame.
In June 2021, a Washington Post-ABC News poll showed that roughly the same number of U.S. adults trusted Democrats and Republicans to handle crime. But in April 2022, the same poll found that 47% trusted the Republican Party to do a better job handling crime, compared with 35% preferring the Democratic Party.
Republican pollster Gene Ulm said the perception that Democrats are weak on crime is pushing swing suburban voters toward the GOP in midterm elections across the country, even if crime is not a defining issue in the campaign.
“The Democrats have basically tattooed themselves with defund the police,” Ulm said. “It’s too late to change it.”
Republicans point to key Senate races in North Carolina, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin, where they have already begun to attack Democrats on crime, sometimes relying on false charges.
In North Carolina, the Senate Republican campaign arm already launched two ads against Democratic nominee Cheri Beasley, a former state Supreme Court justice, for failing to protect victims of violent crime. The ads were removed by some local television stations for being inaccurate.
“Sheriffs from across North Carolina condemned these dishonest and despicable attacks because they know Cheri’s record: as a judge and chief justice, she partnered with law enforcement to keep North Carolina communities safe and hold violent offenders accountable,” campaign spokesperson Dory MacMillan said. “Washington Republicans are lying.”
Still, the GOP rhetoric is likely to persist. Republicans are also telegraphing weak-on-crime attacks against Wisconsin Democrat Mandela Barnes, a Senate candidate photographed holding a shirt critical of immigration officers; and Pennsylvania Senate nominee John Fetterman, who used his powers as lieutenant governor to help increase the number of pardons.
Campaign spokesman Joe Calvello noted that Fetterman has a history of confronting crime as the chief law enforcement officer of Braddock, Pa., where he served as mayor.
“Under John’s leadership, Braddock went five and a half years without a gun death,” Calvello said. “John not only has worked hand-in-hand with the police, but he knows what challenges our police force face and how to support them.”
Back in San Francisco, Boudin blamed his loss on “right-wing billionaires” who exploited understandable frustration over a pandemic and city government that has failed to deliver on basics.
Former Mayor Willie Brown also warned against reading too much into the recall, given that Boudin won election in 2019 with 36% of first-place votes in San Francisco’s ranked-choice system. On the same night as the recall, voters statewide overwhelmingly supported progressive state Attorney General Rob Bonta, who earned more than 50% of the vote and now advances to a runoff in November under California’s top-two primary system.
No candidate – Republican or Democrat — can ignore the public’s need to feel safe, Brown said.
“There is an absolute need for people to feel safer, and if they, the public, voter interprets your advocacy as not being sensitive to that component … they will probably not vote for you,” Brown said. “They will vote for somebody that does give them some level of comfort, that safety is as important as all the other factors.”
Beyond San Francisco on Tuesday night, a reform-minded progressive in Contra Costa County was keeping her seat while in Alameda County, which includes Oakland, the progressive favorite heads to a runoff against a long-time prosecutor in November for an open seat being vacated by a more traditional law-and-order district attorney.
Ludovic Blain, executive director of the California Donor Table, which seeks to elect progressive candidates, pointed out that the population of Contra Costa and Alameda counties dwarfs the size of San Francisco, which is under 900,000.
“If we were to look at one election to decide whether Democrats are vulnerable or not, it wouldn’t be the San Francisco one,” he said.
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Peoples reported from New York. AP writers Hannah Fingerhut and Gary Fields in Washington contributed. | https://www.kark.com/news/politics/ap-politics/dems-confront-criticism-on-crime-after-san-francisco-defeat/ | 2022-06-09 21:29:51 | 0 | https://www.kark.com/news/politics/ap-politics/dems-confront-criticism-on-crime-after-san-francisco-defeat/ |
Putrino's Outstanding Record Advising Companies and Investors Enhances Oppenheimer's Standing as Banker of Choice in Real Estate, Lodging & Leisure
NEW YORK , June 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Oppenheimer & Co. Inc. ("Oppenheimer") – a leading investment bank, wealth manager, and a subsidiary of Oppenheimer Holdings (NYSE: OPY) – today announced the continued expansion of its Financial Institutions team with the appointment of John C. Putrino as Co-Head of Real Estate Investment Banking and Head of Lodging & Leisure Investment Banking, working alongside Cliff Booth, who previously joined as Head of Specialty Finance and Co-Head of Real Estate Investment Banking. Mr. Putrino will report to Gilbert Dychiao, Head of Financial Institutions at Oppenheimer.
Mr. Dychiao said, "We are pleased to welcome John to our Financial Institutions Group. John is an accomplished real estate, lodging & leisure investment banker who has demonstrated unparalleled leadership over a 30-year career defined by service to his clients. His previous work in providing M&A and capital raising advice to publicly traded and private companies, his experience in deal origination, business development and spearheading successful joint ventures will be an asset to us all. As Oppenheimer seeks to continuously provide our clients with differentiated, high-value solutions to support their financial and strategic objectives, we look forward to expanding our presence in the sub-sectors of REITs, real estate funds, real estate managers, lodging and leisure."
Mr. Putrino was most recently Head of Lodging & Leisure Investment Banking and Managing Director at Janney Montgomery Scott, LLC, where he successfully originated and closed 50 transactions in the real estate finance and property REIT sectors. At his previous firm, he advised dozens of public and private companies and launched several initiatives, including a complementary practice in the institutional Single-Family Residential sector.
Mr. Putrino said, "I am delighted to join the Financial Institutions Group at Oppenheimer, led by some of the most respected thought leaders in the industry. It is an honor to partner with a team of accomplished professionals that includes Gilbert and Cliff, in addition to Managing Directors Leslie Fenton, Philippe Jacquemard, Joe Lovell, JD Nelson and Ritendra Roy. Oppenheimer's strength lies in delivering breakthrough investment banking products and services to its clients and building out relationships on a foundation of long-established trust. The firm's leadership has refined its focus on financial institutions over the years, and it is my pleasure to join such a talented group pioneering value creation in the industry."
The appointment of Mr. Putrino to his new role comes after Oppenheimer reported record-setting results for its investment banking business over the past year. Full-year investment banking revenue of $435.9 million for 2021 increased more than 96.1% over 2020.
Mr. Dychiao concluded, "Oppenheimer has been at the forefront of providing strategic advisory services and capital markets solutions to emerging growth and middle-market clients, and our tailored advice to clients has built our reputation as one of the most dynamic middle-market banks on Wall Street. Enhancing our presence in the industries we serve by adding experienced bankers will continue to be at the heart of our success, and we look forward to the exciting opportunities ahead in our sectors."
Oppenheimer & Co. Inc. (Oppenheimer), a principal subsidiary of Oppenheimer Holdings Inc. (OPY on the New York Stock Exchange), and its affiliates provide a full range of wealth management, securities brokerage and investment banking services to high net-worth individuals, families, corporate executives, local governments, businesses and institutions.
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McAlester man sentenced for arson in Indian Country
MCALESTER, Okla. (KXII) - A McAlester man was sentenced to federal prison for arson in Indian Country.
According to a release from the United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Oklahoma, in April 2021, Dalyn Johnson, 24, got into a fight with a Hartshorne man and threatened to burn his house down. Later that afternoon, Johnson was caught on video filling up a gas can at a convenience store.
The release states the next day, the Hartshorne resident’s home was set on fire.
Johnson fled, attempting to evade prosecution, and was later arrested on a federal warrant in Michigan on October 21, 2021.
Authorities said Johnson pled guilty to arson in March 2022, and was sentenced to 39 months in prison on May 4.
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Leading financial software company announces changes to executive team to position the Company for accelerated business growth and success in digital banking
MALVERN, Pa., Aug. 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Savana, an industry leader in financial software for banks and fintechs, today announced that accomplished banking software industry veteran, Emily Steele, will join the Company as President and Chief Operating Officer. Her entire career spent in financial technology, Ms. Steele comes to Savana with over 20 years in the banking software industry, where she has actively engaged with global thought leaders, financial services industry consultants, and technology innovators to define and deliver high-performance digital end-to-end banking technology. Previous Savana President and CTO, Mike Wolfel will become the Company's CEO and maintain his position of CTO, while previous CEO, Michael Sanchez will take the position of Executive Chairman.
Steele joins Savana with a wealth of knowledge and experience in financial services. Most recently, she served as President of Temenos, North America, a leading global provider of banking software solutions. Now as the President and COO of Savana, Steele will be focused on three main areas of growth – GTM, customer delivery and success, and employee expansion. Her unwavering passion for continuously creating a better customer experience are in line with Savana's values.
"I am thrilled to join the Savana team and to be working with Michael Sanchez once again," said Emily Steele, President and COO of Savana. "I have worked with all different types of companies in the banking sector, and what makes me most excited to get out of bed every morning is the entrepreneurial spirit of a company like Savana. I am a huge proponent of banks transforming their technology. Savana's technology unifies how the bank works, creates consistent consumer experiences, and removes much of the risk and fear that comes with digital transformation."
Savana's organizational redesign comes at a time where there is major growth happening in the fintech space and will position the Company to successfully scale.
"When I founded this company 13 years ago, I knew we had something special," said Michael Sanchez, Executive Chairman and founder of Savana. "It's been an exciting journey for us and this is truly just the beginning. Today, we have substantial funding, a one-of-a-kind technology platform, incredible customers, and an ambitious team. I am thrilled that Emily chose to make Savana her next career move. I know from personal experience what Emily is capable of and am confident we will only continue to grow and innovate under her leadership."
"I want to welcome Emily to the Savana team. It is an honor to be working together with a fintech veteran who has years of experience in scaling companies like Savana," said Michael Wolfel, CEO of Savana. "I am also proud to step up as Savana's new CEO. I have been at the company since the beginning and have seen how our technology has helped to support banks in their transformation. With this powerhouse team of leadership and talented employees, I know we will continue to help banks innovate and thrive in today's competitive landscape."
For more information on Savana, visit www.savanainc.com.
Savana unlocks next-generation, customer-centric banking operations through the industry's first and only digital delivery platform. Leveraging unmatched banking knowledge and expertise, Savana solves the issues that arise during digital transformation or in creating and launching a new bank. Redefining customer-first operations, Savana is powering the future of banking. Learn more about Savana at www.savanainc.com.
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FLEETWOOD GRINDS OUT 71 TO GET IN FINAL GROUP
HOYLAKE, England (AP) — Tommy Fleetwood battled for one last par for a 71 at the British Open. He's still five shots behind leader Brian Harman, but he's in the final group.
Fleetwood grew up about 40 minutes away in Southport. He has enjoyed massive support from the gallery and it figures to be one-sided in his favor at Royal Liverpool.
Sepp Straka is six shots behind after a 67. Straka is hopeful of a strong performance to boost his Ryder Cup chances for Europe. He was born in Austria and raised there until he moved to Georgia in the U.S. when he was a teenager.
The most clutch shot might have belonged to Scottie Scheffler. He got up-and-down from a bunker on the 18th for birdie to make the cut on the number.
The cut was at 3-over par.
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WHAT TO KNOW
— A day of surprises at British Open.
— South African amateur Christo Lamprecht is a big man with a big game
— Rasmus and Nicolai first set of twins playing the British Open
— New hole on an old links getting all the attention at Royal Liverpool
— Niemann among LIV players wondering if this major is their last
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LAMPRECHT GOES FROM LEAD TO NEARLY MISSING CUT
Christo Lamprecht didn’t last long at the top of the British Open leaderboard.
The South African amateur went from a tie for the lead on the first day to being on the verge of missing the cut on the next.
Lamprecht made five bogeys on his first seven holes on Friday, then added three more on the back nine to finish with an 8-over-par round of 79. He finished at 5 under on Thursday to take the lead alongside Tommy Fleetwood and Emiliano Grillo.
The second-round collapse left Lamprecht at 3 over for the tournament, on the current cut line.
The big-hitting 22-year-old Lamprecht qualified for the Open by winning the British Amateur at Hillside this month. He has been considered among the top college players in the U.S. for the last two years.
THOMAS WITH WORK TO DO AHEAD OF RYDER CUP
Justin Thomas dug himself a deeper hole ahead of the Ryder Cup by missing the cut at the British Open.
Thomas made three birdies in an even-par round of 71 on Friday to end the tournament at 11 over, several shots above the cut line.
The poor result prompted Thomas to plan on playing at the 3M Open next week and at the Wyndham Championship after that to try to earn enough points to make it to the postseason.
“I want to make the Ryder Cup more than anything,” Thomas said. “I’m probably honestly trying too hard to do it. It reminds me a lot of my first or second year on tour. I’ve tried so hard to make that team for the first time. I’m in a very similar position.”
He said he has been “trying to make it easy” on U.S. captain Zach Johnson by getting into the top six and qualifying automatically, “but I seem to not want to do that with my golf.”
“(I) have a couple events left to try to get in the playoffs and then make a little bit of a run and try to prove a point,” he said.
Johnson said he was worried about Thomas’ woes but remained confident he would turn things around soon.
“I might be slightly concerned, as a friend, but I’m not worried about him because I know what he does and I know what he’s capable of,” Johnson said.
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WHAT TO KNOW
— A day of surprises at British Open.
— South African amateur Christo Lamprecht is a big man with a big game
— Rasmus and Nicolai first set of twins playing the British Open
— New hole on an old links getting all the attention at Royal Liverpool
— Niemann among LIV players wondering if this major is their last
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JOHNSON, MORIKAWA, THOMAS SET TO MISS CUT
Dustin Johnson was among the players set to miss the cut at the British Open after making six bogeys and two doubles in a second-round 10-over 81.
Johnson was at 13 over for the tournament at Royal Liverpool, with the cut line likely to finish at 2 or 3 over.
Collin Morikawa ended with a birdie in a 2-over 73 on Friday, staying at 4 over, while Justin Thomas made three birdies in an even-par round of 71 that left him at 11 over for the tournament.
Tony Finau and Justin Rose were at 6 over, while Robert MacIntyre was at 4 over. Among those sitting at 3 over and still hoping were Patrick Reed, Padraig Harrington, Bryson DeChambeau and Louis Oosthuizen.
Ernie Els (7 over), Phil Mickelson (9 over) and John Daly (12 over) also were set to miss the weekend.
Tyrrell Hatton hit two consecutive balls out of bounds from the tee of the 18th, leading to a 9 that left him at 2 over. Other notables at 2 over included Jon Rahm and Zach Johnson.
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WHAT TO KNOW
— A day of surprises at British Open.
— South African amateur Christo Lamprecht is a big man with a big game
— Rasmus and Nicolai first set of twins playing the British Open
— New hole on an old links getting all the attention at Royal Liverpool
— Niemann among LIV players wondering if this major is their last
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MCILROY BIRDIES 18TH, MOVES TO 1 UNDER
Rory McIlroy holed an 8-foot birdie at the 18th to finish with a 1-under 70 in the second round of the British Open at Royal Liverpool.
McIlroy, who shot even-par 71 on Thursday, had three birdies and two bogeys — both on the back nine. He was sitting nine shots behind clubhouse leader Brian Harman, who earlier shot a 6-under 65.
Jon Rahm, playing alongside McIlroy, missed a short putt for par at the par-5 18th to finish at 1-under 70. He was 2-over par for the tournament, at the cut line.
The other player in the group was Justin Rose, who shot 3-over 74 and was at 6 over for the tournament.
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HARMAN EAGLES 18TH, LEADS BY 5
Brian Harman rolled in a 14-foot putt for eagle at the par-5 18th hole to shoot 6-under 65 and establish a five-stroke lead at the British Open.
He is 10-under par for the tournament. His 36-hole total of 132 was also posted by the last two winners of the Open at Hoylake — Tiger Woods in 2006 and Rory McIlroy in 2014.
The 36-year-old Harman, who is ranked No. 26, has only made one bogey in his first two rounds at Hoylake.
The left-hander was the 54-hole leader at the U.S. Open in 2017. He finished in second place and four back from Brooks Koepka for his best finish at a major.
He was tied for sixth at last year's British Open at St. Andrews.
HARMAN PLAYS PAR GOLF TO MAINTAIN LEAD
A run of pars by Brian Harman is maintaining the American player's three-shot lead at the British Open.
After making four straight birdies from No. 2, Harman has parred every hole up to No. 15 and is likely to be setting a target for the afternoon starters.
Harman is on 8-under par. The two players on 5 under, local hope Tommy Fleetwood and South African amateur Christo Lamprecht, have yet to start their second rounds.
Rory McIlroy is 1 under through 11 holes, and is on the same score for the tournament.
Dustin Johnson was 10 over for his round heading down the last hole and was set to miss the weekend. He is 13-over par for the tournament.
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PROTESTERS DISRUPT OPEN AT 17TH
Three environmental activists have briefly interrupted play at the British Open.
The Just Stop Oil protesters went onto the 17th hole, with one throwing what appeared to be orange paint to the side of the green. Another was led away from the green by American player Billy Horschel.
The three protesters were escorted away by police.
Just Stop Oil is an organization that wants the British government to stop new oil, gas and coal projects. It has interrupted a slew of major sporting events in Britain in recent months, including Wimbledon, an Ashes cricket test and the world snooker championship.
Ahead of the Open, R&A chief executive Martin Slumbers said there were “significant security procedures in place” to deal with protesters and that players have been advised to not get involved.
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TRAVIS SMYTH ACES 17TH HOLE
Australian Travis Smyth has aced the 17th hole at the British Open.
Smyth hit a high 9-iron tee shot that bounced twice before going in the picturesque hole that played 132 yards long on Friday.
There was a huge roar from the crowd, and Smyth raised his right arm to celebrate as his caddie and playing partners came over to congratulate him. It was the first hole-in-one at Hoylake this week.
The 17th was redesigned to add drama to the Open at Royal Liverpool this year, challenging players with an elevated green well protected by steep slopes and deep bunkers. High winds coming from the Irish Sea made it difficult for players to find the putting surface.
The 310th-ranked Smyth was 2-over par for the round before making the ace. He finished his round at 1-over 72 and was at 8 over for the tournament, unlikely to make the cut.
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R&A MAKES CHANGES TO BUNKERS
The R&A has made adjustments to the bunkers at Royal Liverpool for the second round of the British Open to prevent so many balls running up against the face.
The tournament organizer said the bunkers have been raked “slightly differently” to ensure there is more of a slope down to the center of them.
“We routinely rake bunkers flat at most Open venues,” the R&A said in a statement, “but decided this adjustment was appropriate in light of the dried conditions which arose yesterday.”
Some players reportedly complained that the flatness of the bunkers meant balls were rolling too close to the face during the first round. That could potentially lead to injuries when players swing their club into bunker walls.
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BRIAN HARMAN IS OFF TO THE RACES
Brian Harman is quickly setting the new target at the British Open.
The American opened with a 67, and then ran off three straight birdies starting on the second hole. That puts Harman at 7-under par. Harman has never won a major, though he once had the 54-hole lead at the U.S. Open at Erin Hills in 2017.
Adrian Otaegui of Spain made all pars on the front nine and was at 4 under among those playing in the chilly breeze and occasional light rain.
Rory McIlroy was just starting his second round after opening with a 71.
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RAIN, WIND GREET DAY TWO AT HOYLAKE
Goodbye, sun. Hello, traditional British Open weather.
Thick clouds, wind and a few rain drops greeted the second round at Royal Liverpool on Friday. The demanding test remains the same.
Emiliano Grillo, Tommy Fleetwood and South African amateur Christo Lamprecht shared the lead at 5-under 66. Grillo was the only one playing in the morning.
The wind is typical, and so is the rain this year. The test after one day is the bunkers. They must be avoided at all costs.
Rory McIlroy also plays in the morning. He took two shots to get out of a bunker on the 18th and was thrilled to escape with par. He starts five shots out of the lead in his quest to end nine years without a major.
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WFO BUFFALO Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Saturday, August 20, 2022
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SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
704 PM EDT Sat Aug 20 2022
...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 730 PM EDT
FOR SOUTHERN ALLEGANY COUNTY...
At 704 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Wellsville,
moving northeast at 25 mph.
HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Minor damage to vehicles is possible. Expect wind damage to
trees and power lines.
Locations impacted include...
Wellsville, Friendship, Scio, Belmont, Angelica and Knight Creek.
This includes Interstate 86 between exits 30 and 31.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
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ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Wednesday evening's drawing of the New Mexico Lottery's "Roadrunner Cash" game were:
05-10-23-35-36
(five, ten, twenty-three, thirty-five, thirty-six)
Estimated jackpot: $53,000
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Wednesday evening's drawing of the New Mexico Lottery's "Roadrunner Cash" game were:
05-10-23-35-36
(five, ten, twenty-three, thirty-five, thirty-six)
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Ms. Terrell becomes the first alumni and first Black woman to hold the CEO title, bringing stability and a bold vision to the 30-year-old social justice non profit
MILWAUKEE, Feb. 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Board of Directors of Public Allies, a nonprofit dedicated to social justice and racial equity, is honored to announce the appointment of Jenise Terrell to the position of CEO. Jenise brings over 25 years of experience in nonprofit leadership, community development, and leadership development to this role. Most of her career has been focused on leveraging national service as a vehicle to create pathways to leadership for marginalized and disenfranchised voices across the United States.
Ms. Terrell began her journey in servant leadership as a Public Allies AmeriCorps member herself in 1997. Throughout her more than 20 year history with Public Allies, Ms. Terrell has held several roles, including Ally mentor and supervisor, field operations leader, fundraising strategist, government relations lead, Executive Vice President of Program Strategy, and most recently, Interim CEO. By accepting this new role, Jenise Terrell becomes the first alumni and first Black woman to hold the CEO title at this organization that has included such powerful women leaders as Vanessa Kirsch, Public Allies co-founder and first CEO, and former First Lady Michelle Obama, founding Executive Director of Public Allies Chicago.
Ms Terrell has been serving as Interim CEO for the past six months, deftly navigating Public Allies through transition following an organizational restructure. Following the organization being called into account for operating in alignment with its values, Ms. Terrell has driven the effort to work with the board, staff, alumni, and key organizational partners to reimagine a vision for the future.
"In a time of increasing inequity and division across the country, Public Allies' values-based leadership practice, our signature Ally Program, and our talented, mobilized alumni network are needed now more than ever. We have the leadership, network, passion, and programming in place to support that vision." says Ms. Terrell. "Everyday, I have the privilege of working with an amazing group of driven leaders. My appointment to CEO is a reflection of their brilliance, and a reflection of the values that we hold so dear. It is the greatest honor of my life to serve at the helm of the organization that not only helped shape my own leadership, but has been responsible for launching the careers of thousands of noteworthy changemakers across our nation. I am enthusiastically committed to furthering the reach of our premise that leadership is an action to be taken, not just a position to be held."
Over the course of its 30-year history, Public Allies has continued to transform lives and impact communities by choosing to see promise and potential in spaces where others see deficit. Centering the values of equity and proximate leadership, Public Allies has launched nearly 10,000 equity-centered and social justice-oriented leaders across sectors and across the country. With the rise in rhetoric that points to an increasingly divided nation, America needs the kinds of diverse, democratic leaders that Public Allies fosters. Public Allies' mission is more relevant and critical now than ever before.
"Jenise Terrell so powerfully embodies the mission and values of Public Allies," says Kanwar Singh, Chair of the Board of Public Allies. "Her appointment to this position represents a shift towards the alignment of our values with our practice. We can not help but recognize her as exactly the kind of leader our social justice movement needs today. We commit to walking the path alongside her and in support of her, and we extend our deepest gratitude to her for leading us into this next, exciting phase for Public Allies."
About Public Allies
Public Allies is a 501c3 national nonprofit committed to advancing social justice and racial equity by engaging and activating the leadership of all people. Our mission is to create a just and equitable society and the diverse leadership to sustain it. Since 1992, we have been a pioneer in recruiting and developing equity-focused change-makers. We have built a powerful network of more than 9000 proximate leaders who bridge races, ethnicities, socioeconomic levels, and cultures. Holding roles ranging from elected officials to heads of foundations and organizations, they reflect system re-designers, policy shapers, builders of inclusive cultures, and transformers of cultures – ones that accept, value, and view differences that we all bring to the table as strengths.
Media Contact: Nina Koh, ninak@publicallies.org
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The answer to one of the most pressing questions heading into next week’s NBA Draft came to light early Friday morning.
Mike Dunleavy Jr. has agreed to a deal to become the Warriors’ next general manager, the team announced.
Warriors owner Joe Lacob didn’t have to go far to find the “perfect fit” to succeeed Bob Myers, who announced last month that he’d be stepping away from the team after 12 years and four titles. Dunleavy, 42, appeared to be a logical replacement for Myers as the two have worked closely together over the last five years, with Dunleavy working his way up from scout to Myers’ right-hand man.
Dunleavy most recently served as the vice president of basketball operations, stepping in to cover some of Myers’ duties at times. Dunleavy represented the Warriors at general manager meetings and helped handle some of the team’s recent transactions.
Lacob lauded Dunleavy for his wealth of basketball knowledge and said he believes his new general manager is ready to step up to the plate.
“He’s young and energetic, has established numerous relationships around the league and communicates well with players and coaches—all important traits in this business,” Lacob said in a written statement. “Mike’s ready for this challenge and responsibility.”
Steve Kerr, who served three seasons as the Phoenix Suns’ general manager more than a decade ago, said it’s “critical” to have a tight-knit relationship between the GM and head coach. Kerr was extremely close with Myers, whom he still considers a close friend. But Kerr said the team’s familiarity with Dunleavy, who’s been around for a few years now, provides a comfort level and trust amongst the coaching staff and players with the new man in charge.
“Everybody’s excited,” Kerr said in a phone interview Friday morning. “I’m really excited to work with Mike. There’s a lot of trust, and over the last three years, we’ve had a lot of work together and that matters. So we have a foundation that’s built already, we trust each other and we’re going to work really well together.”
The Warriors are expected to host a news conference Monday to officially announce Dunleavy as the team’s next general manager in the lead-up to next Thursday’s draft.
Dunleavy and executive vice president of basketball operations Kirk Lacob appeared to have been running the show for the last month. Lacob is also expected to take on an elevated role since Myers served as both the team’s general manager and president of basketball operations.
With Dunleavy at the helm, the Warriors front-office has their work cut out for them this offseason as they try to capitalize on Stephen Curry’s prime, despite having little flexibility to add pieces after the team suffered a second-round playoff exit one year after winning the title. And that’s where the challenge comes in: How will Dunleavy manage Golden State’s skyrocketing payroll and luxury tax bill and find ways to improve the roster at a time when the new collective-bargaining agreement clamping down on high-roller teams?
There are several other items that will need to be sorted out, too. Draymond Green’s future is in limbo, though there’s a growing belief that he’ll be back next season — whether by exercising his $27.6 million player option or signing an extension. Klay Thompson is also entering the final season of his current deal and extension eligible.
The Warriors hold the No. 19 overall pick in Thursday’s draft, which they can’t trade until draft night because of a rule that requires teams to make a first-round selection at least every other year.
Myers, who seemed to be preparing Dunleavy for this role over the last few years, gave his stamp of approval to Dunleavy during his exit interview.
“Well, Mike’s great,” Myers said May 30. “He’s a good GM, if he wants it, it will be great… He knows more about basketball than I do. He grew up in it. He was born into it with his dad; he played in it.”
Dunleavy was drafted third overall in 2002 out of Duke and faced decades of fan disappointmenet and frustration because the Warriors couldn’t seem to find a player to bring them out of the NBA’s basement. Dunleavy spent his first four-plus seasons with Golden State and played a total of 15 seasons with six teams. Myers hired him as a scout in 2018 and he became the VP of basketball operations in 2021.
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MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A Memphis man was arrested after police say he shot up his own vehicle at a Parkway Village gas station, trying to stop teenage thieves from taking it.
Kenneth Petty went from being the victim to finding himself under arrest and charged with attempted second-degree murder, possession of a firearm in commission of a felony and tampering with evidence.
Police say the whole incident began just after midnight Tuesday, when Petty made a stop at a gas station at South Perkins and Cottonwood.
He left his 2018 Chevrolet Trax running while he went inside, police said.
Petty told police he saw someone getting into his Chevy, so he pulled out a 9mm pistol and began firing at the person who was getting inside.
A worker at the store told WREG a teenage girl jumped behind the wheel of the running vehicle, and a teenage boy began returning fire.
Police found 19 spent shell casings at the scene. Petty told them he gave the gun to a friend to get rid of it.
The vehicle was found three miles away at Knight Arnold and Ridgeway, with bullet holes in the windshield. The store’s windows also were shattered.
Later that morning, police located the teen girl at her grandmother’s house in South Memphis. They said she had gunshot wounds to her back, ear and shoulder from the shooting and was taken to LeBonheur Children’s Hospital.
The girl’s mother identified her own daughter as the person seen in a surveillance video from the gas station wearing an orange wig.
Instead of being arrested, the young girl was issued a juvenile summons.
Petty was taken to 201 Poplar and admitted his guilt, police said.
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On Monday, April 3, the Wasco County Local Public Safety Coordinating Council hosted a town hall on homelessness at the Discovery Center in The Dalles. During this town hall, a panel of experts and specialists from within the community each had time to speak, after which members of the community were able to ask questions.
First to speak was Patty Mulvihill, executive director of the League of Oregon Cities, an organization that works with all 241 Oregon cities. According to Mulvihill, they both represent the cities in the state legislature and provide training and best practices.
As Mulvihill has a background in law, she said she had been asked to provide an overview of legal issues that impact how local governments, both cities and counties, can regulate public spaces, particularly in regard to homeless people. Mulvihill highlighted two particular court cases: Martin v. Boise and Blake v. Grants Pass.
Both of these cases came out of the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals, the court of appeals for nine states, including Washington and Oregon, as well as Guam and the Northern Mariana Islands. As such, decisions made will affect all districts included in the ninth circuit.
In her presentation, Mulvihill explained that the Eighth Amendment prohibits the government from enacting “cruel and unusual punishment,” and, in 1962, there was a case out of Texas that made it to the Supreme Court, in which the state of Texas had a law that prevented someone from being an alcoholic. Not behaviors related to alcoholism, but rather the status of being an alcoholic itself. In this case, the court ruled that it was cruel and unusual to punish somebody for an unavoidable consequence of their status or being.
This decision was used in the case of Martin v. Boise, in which the city of Boise, Idaho, had a camping ordinance that said it was a crime to sit, sleep, or lie on a public piece of property. This ordinance was challenged by several people experiencing homelessness in Boise.
“What they said was, ‘I have nowhere else to go. I’m homeless, and as a human being, I am biologically required to sit or sleep at some point.’” Mulvihill said. “And so what they argued was that because I have no home and nowhere else to go, you cannot punish me as the government when I’m forced to sleep on public property.”
The Ninth Circuit agreed with the people experiencing homelessness, ruling that if someone is homeless and has nowhere else to go, they must be allowed to sleep on public property, though the government is allowed to regulate where and when, under certain conditions.
Blake v. Grants Pass, which was just settled six months ago, was a case in which a group of homeless people sued the City of Grants Pass for a series of ordinances in which they were, according to the minutes from a 2013 City Council meeting, attempting to “make it uncomfortable enough for [homeless people] in our city so they will want to move down the road.”
According to Mulvihill, the Ninth Circuit said that not only could you not criminally punish a homeless person for sitting, sleeping or lying on public property, but you also cannot civilly punish them, for example, with fines. Blake v. Grants Pass also ruled that local governments must allow people experiencing homelessness to take rudimentary protections from the elements, which could be something like using a thermal sleeping bag and tent in freezing weather.
The other thing they ruled was that in order to claim someone has access to a shelter, it must be real access, meaning there are no stipulations that would keep them from attending. Mulvihill gave the example of a Christian-run shelter having its occupants attend their church on Sunday, in which case a Jewish person wishing to utilize their services may be unable to meet the stipulations. In this case, the shelter would not be real shelter for that person.
Mulvihill explained that these two cases are essentially, at the moment, the only two precedents for local governments in governing homeless people. Because of this, she said, there are many constraints and things that are currently unknown.
“What I would tell you is that this is probably one of the most complicated issues for local governments to handle,” she said. “I’ve been in local government for over 20 years, and I’ve never seen anybody have to work this hard to thread a needle this small.”
Following Mulvihill, Jaime Preston, deputy director of Mid-Columbia Center for Living, explained MCCFL’s role in the community, especially as it relates to homeless people. One of her biggest focuses was on civil commitments, when someone is involuntarily committed to the hospital for mental health treatment. According to Preston, MCCFL detains approximately 10 people for civil commitment per year, but only one or two are successful.
Part of Preston’s presentation centered on the idea that civil commitment is not a solution for homelessness. She explained that if MCCFL wants to detain someone for mental health reasons, they have the burden of proof, meaning they must demonstrate that the person in question is imminently dangerous to themself or others.
“So far, not having a house or living situation is not sufficient legal grounds to force someone into civil commitment,” she said. “Acting unusual, not taking mental health medications, using drugs or not following social norms are also not sufficient legal grounds to coerce someone into treatment.”
Preston also said that MCCFL wants everyone to live happy, healthy lives. They help with mental health stabilization and crisis management, but at its core, the issue is very often whether basic needs are met.
“We all need housing, gainful employment and support to live productive and happy lives,” she said. “And this is why [MCCFL is] partnered with Mid-Columbia Community Action Council on several projects.”
The next panelist to speak was Mid-Columbia Community Action Council Executive Director Kenny LaPoint. LaPoint’s main focus was addressing myths around homelessness and MCCAC’s work. He encouraged people to keep an open mind and look at the data, rather than focusing on narratives they’ve heard or already decided are true.
“We want to be truthful as to what the issue is in our community and tell you that story,” LaPoint said. “This is not a lucrative business that my team is making millions off of … My team is dedicated to the work, I’m dedicated to it, because we believe that people should have better access to housing.”
One of the myths LaPoint focused on was the idea that homeless people are being “shipped from Portland.” He explained that in the most recent point-in-time count of homeless people, only nine were from Portland. He also said that, in his experience, every area tends to believe that the homeless people are coming from other places.
“When I worked at the state and I went to every single county, in every county I went to, they all pointed at the next county over and said, ‘They’re shipping people here,’” LaPoint said. “And it was very confusing at the end of the day, because everybody was pointing their fingers at one another.”
The other myth LaPoint focused on was the idea of “if you build it, they will come.” LaPoint used Wasco County and Hood River as examples, as MCCAC has focused on creating and adding shelter beds in Wasco County in the last few years, whereas Hood River has not added any beds. According to the numbers, Wasco County had a 10% reduction in homelessness and Hood River had a 55% increase.
To finish his presentation, LaPoint encouraged people to focus on being solutions oriented and being compassionate to those experiencing homelessness.
“If we do not believe in our people and work to restore hope in them, then our communities have a lot more to worry about than homelessness,” he said.
The next speaker was The Dalles Chief of Police Tom Worthy, whose main focus was explaining The Dalles’ community policing model, where he explained that they rely on calls and reports from the community and work with the community as a whole in their police work.
“Community policing means that the police department, myself and every member of the department, are standing in front of you saying, ‘Here’s my hand, shake it,’” Worthy said. “Shake my hand for communities, community safety and community policing in The Dalles, help us with our community, help us to be what you want us to be, because we only police by the consent of the public. If you guys didn’t support us, we’d have no reason to be here.”
Worthy explained that community policing is not soft on crime, it is proactive. He encouraged members of the community to call in and report anything they see. He also asked that they be willing to testify if needed. In the realm of homelessness, he explained that homeless people deserve dignity and are not criminals for being homeless.
“I think of those people waking up on the streets in the morning after a good night’s sleep in my bed, and knowing that they’re laying on the sidewalk, or in some camp in the dirt, cold, hungry, thirsty,” Worthy said. “And I think what must their life be like, certainly it’s harder than ours. So we must demonstrate empathy and compassion.”
He went on to say that no one entity can solve homelessness, and though when homeless people commit crimes, the police will enforce the law, the police force cannot be expected to solve homeless people or arrest everyone on the streets.
Worthy also reviewed legal barriers to success, which included Measure 110, which decriminalized many drugs in the state of Oregon. He explained that in many ways, officers’ hands are tied when it comes to people using drugs in public places.
Following Worthy, Wasco County District Attorney Matthew Ellis had a chance to speak. He agreed with the sentiment of witnesses testifying, to ensure the prosecutor’s office could get a verdict. He also explained that his office is very small, with only 11 people, four of which are attorneys, including Ellis himself. He gave the numbers for how many cases the office faces, showing they charged out more than 1,000 cases in 2022.
He also reminded everyone that, by nature, the prosecutor’s office is reactive, rather than proactive. It is their job to see that people are charged with crimes, but they are not able to stop crimes from occurring. In reference to drugs, he was able to show data that proved that after the passing of Measure 110, the amount of drug cases they’ve charged each year has plummeted.
Ellis then said there are a few proactive pieces in play, which come in the form of specialty courts. There are three, two of which did not exist before Ellis took office two years ago. These courts are the Treatment Court and the Mental Health Court. The third court is a family court currently on hiatus.
“There are people that are going through this very intensive court process to try to combat that criminal behavior so it doesn’t repeat itself,” he said. “It lasts at least a year, if you’re a rockstar in it and can go fairly fast, you can get through it in a year. Most people do not, it takes them a bit longer than a year. But it is by no means an easy process to get through.”
The next speaker was Northern Oregon Regional Correctional Facility Jail Manager Dan Lindhorst, who explained that NORCOR has worked to build programs to redesign and repurpose how the jail is run. According to Lindhorst, there is a measurement for every person that is taken to NORCOR, where they do an assessment of the individual to determine their needs. Once the needs are determined, they work with community partners, which include MCCFL and MCCAC.
He also explained that people who are from somewhere else and brought to NORCOR are returned to their communities once they are released.
“All of us have a very determined effort to see that people in our community are treated decently, that we help them become productive, and that they get back to their families in hopefully better shape than what we received,” he said.
Next was Dawn OpBroek, director of emergency services at Mid-Columbia Medical Center. OpBroek’s presentation focused on the number of beds in the emergency department, which is currently 11. She explained that if one were to add both mental patients and homeless people to that equation, there wouldn’t be any for people having a medical emergency.
Because homeless people often face extreme cold in the winter, being on the streets, they often need to visit the emergency room. Having a shelter can really help prevent that.
“Having the pallet shelter open the last couple of years has taken a huge burden off of the hospital, having the warming shelter,” she said.
She also said MCCFL is a huge help to their efforts in the emergency department and that it’s important to remember that all of the agencies lean on one another and that everything they do is a community effort.
The final panelist to speak was Wasco County Sheriff Lane McGill, whose presentation focused on the Resolution Center, a project that he has been spearheading. The Resolution Center would be a mental health hub for those who need help long term or who are in immediate crisis. They will be able to secure those who need it, and also provide help for those who need to walk-in and get resources.
The center will focus on drug and alcohol stabilization, as well as stabilization for mental health crises. It is also a regional project, the only one like it in the state, McGill said.
“We’re here to set the gold standard for the rest of the state, that’s our ultimate goal,” he said.
Due to the length of many of the presentations, there was a reduced amount of time for public comment. Of those who were able to speak, however, many shared personal anecdotes of crimes they had experienced or witnessed and expressed concerns to various members of the panel. A few people also argued with the conclusions that panel members had come to, expressing beliefs that homeless people were coming from Portland to The Dalles and it was being ignored.
The town hall concluded at around 8:15 p.m., with many of the speakers staying to talk one-on-one with those who had questions or concerns. | https://www.columbiagorgenews.com/news/town-hall-explores-homelessness/article_32e32e6a-d8a7-11ed-9b0e-97a3ab5a4c79.html | 2023-04-12 13:10:02 | 1 | https://www.columbiagorgenews.com/news/town-hall-explores-homelessness/article_32e32e6a-d8a7-11ed-9b0e-97a3ab5a4c79.html |
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