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DETROIT, Jan. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Camaco's emphasis on developing technology for the future automotive requirements will be in full view of those visiting Las Vegas for the CES show January 4-7th of 2023. Products ranging from mechanisms to future ready tech will be on display at the Paris Hotel Convention Center.
In collaboration with Visteon and its leading display technology group, Camaco unveils a production ready Bluetooth Smart Seating system.
The latest seating technologies being developed from the recent cooperation agreement between Camaco and RECARO Automotive, the premium seat manufacturer, will be on hand which includes the worlds lightest seat. Together, Camaco and Recaro will be focusing on developing seating solutions utilizing RECARO Automotive's design, ergonomics and craftsmanship as a complete seat provider paired with Camaco's strong seating systems and components engineering and manufacturing expertise.
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BIRMINGHAM, Alabama – The LSU Tigers posted a solid opening round in the team qualifying portion of the Southeastern Conference Women’s Golf Championships at the Greystone Country Club Legacy Course here Wednesday.
The Tigers posted a 3-over par round of 291 with a consistent run of counting scores – 72, 73, 73,73 – with a fifth score of 74.
LSU is fourth, three shots behind first-round leader Auburn at even par 288. South Carolina and Florida are tied for second at 1-over par 289. It is three shots back to Ole Miss in fifth at 4-over 292 and four more shots back to Arkansas in sixth at 8-over par. The final spots in the top eight are held by Vanderbilt in seventh (+10) with Georgia and Texas A&M tied for eighth at 11-over par.
While the course played completely different from a year ago when it was extremely gettable, this year the Legacy Course showed some teeth in the opening round thanks to a steady 15-18 mile wind that gusted near 25 at various points in the round.
It made the back nine play significantly harder and made greens in regulation and par putts that much more important.
The top eight teams at the end of 54 holes will advance to the match play portion of the tournament that will determine the league champion, Saturday and Sunday. The individual champion will be crowned on Friday at the end of the stroke play portion of the tournament.
LSU got off to a great start with six birdies on the first three holes when wind conditions were a little less severe and turned at 1-under. The Tigers remained at or close to the lead most of the way, posting 4-over on the back nine and did not have a score higher than bogey on the cards.
“I feel like each tournament we haven’t gotten off to the fastest start,” said LSU Coach Garrett Runion. “That’s one of the things we have talked about. Then to see us birdie four of our five birdie the first hole and a couple of more birdies after that. One I was glad to see that happen and two, I was thinking we were keeping it going from last year.
“The back nine the wind picked up a little more. It is a tougher nine. It’s a little bit more of a hang on type nine. They played well. They made a lot of pars. Our goal is to not make anything worse than a bogey and we did that today. We played the par 3s exceptionally well. We could have probably played the par 5s a little bit better but we will take it where we are at right now.”
LSU led the field in scoring on the par 3 holes at 3-under par, getting six birdies on those holes. LSU’s +7 on the par 4 holes was third best in the field on the opening day. The Tigers recorded 12 birdies today, T3 in the 14-team league field and was third best in total parts at 61.
Ingrid Lindblad, who was second in last year’s championship, put herself again in position with an even par round of 72. Lindblad had birdies on the first and third holes in the round and had just one bogey on the back nine to stand at in a tie for eighth place.
Marina Escobar Domingo of Florida is the leader at 5-under par 67 with eight birdies on her card, including four of the first six holes. She is one clear of Julie Gregg of Arkansas at 4-under 68 with Chiara Tamburlini of Ole Miss and Megan Schofill of Auburn tied for third at 2-under 70.
In all, seven golfers broke par on the opening day.
Carla Tejedo, Elsa Svensson and Jessica Bailey all shot 1-over par 73s with the freshman Svensson and the senior Bailey making their SEC debuts over the course. They are in a big group tied for 11th place.
“Our two rookies on the SEC championships they played well,” said Coach Runion. “The moment wasn’t too big for them. It was really two very solid rounds. I was very impressed with them. They played well with the magnitude of the event.”
Tejedo had four birdies on her round, Bailey three and Svensson two.
Latanna Stone had a solid round of 2-over 74 with one birdie on her card.
“I’m very pleased with where we are out,” the coach said of his Tigers. “You can’t win it on the first day, but you can definitely kind of play yourself out of it. We are in the right position after day one. There are a few teams that kind of separated themselves and we are right there with those teams. The goal (Thursday) is to play better than we did (Wednesday). That’s been our goal each tournament to play better the next day.”
LSU will go off again at 8:50 a.m. on Thursday with Arkansas and Ole Miss. The second round live scoring will be available on Golfstat.com and updates throughout the round on Twitter @LSUWomensGolf.
SEC Women’s Golf Championships
Greystone Country Club – Legacy Course
Team Results (Par 288)
1 Auburn 288 E; 2 South Carolina 289 +1; 2 Florida 289 +1; 4. LSU 291 +3; 5. Ole Miss 292 +4; 6. Arkansas 296 +8; 7. Vanderbilt 298 +10; 8. Georgia 299 +11; 8. Texas A&M 299 +11; 10. Kentucky 300 +12; 11. Alabama 302 +14; 12. Mississippi State 305 +17; 12. Tennessee 305 +17; 14. Missouri 306 +18.
LSU Scores (Par 71)
T8. Ingrid Lindblad 72 E
T11. Carla Tejedo 73 +1
T11. Elsa Svensson 73 +1
T11. Jessica Bailey 73 +1
T22. Latanna Stone 74 +2
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Braves vs. Rockies: Betting Trends, Odds, Records Against the Run Line, Home/Road Splits
The Colorado Rockies and Nolan Jones hit the field in the second game of a four-game series against Ozzie Albies and the Atlanta Braves, on Friday at Truist Park.
The Braves have been listed as -250 moneyline favorites for this matchup against the Rockies (+200). The total for the contest is set at 10 runs.
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Braves vs. Rockies Odds & Info
- Date: Friday, June 16, 2023
- Time: 7:20 PM ET
- TV: BSSE
- Location: Atlanta, Georgia
- Venue: Truist Park
- Live Stream: Watch on Fubo!
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Braves Recent Betting Performance
- In 10 games as the favorite over the last 10 matchups, the Braves have a record of 8-2.
- In their last 10 games with a total, the Braves and their opponents have failed to hit the over three times.
- The Braves have one win against the spread in their last three chances. Atlanta games have gone over the set total four straight times, and the average total during this streak was 8.9 runs.
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Braves Betting Records & Stats
- The Braves have been the moneyline favorite 59 total times this season. They've gone 37-22 in those games.
- Atlanta has gone 11-4 (winning 73.3% of its games) when it has played as moneyline favorites of -250 or shorter.
- The implied moneyline probablility for this matchup gives the Braves a 71.4% chance to win.
- Atlanta has played in 69 games with set over/under, and have combined with opponents to go over the total 39 times (39-27-3).
- The Braves have a 5-7-0 record against the spread this season (covering 41.7% of the time).
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- The deal brings sophisticated forensic accounting and dispute resolution capabilities to Cherry Bekaert
- It expands Cherry Bekaert's geographic footprint, adds office in New Orleans
RALEIGH, N.C., June 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Cherry Bekaert (the Firm) is pleased to announce the acquisition of Legier & Company (Legier), a boutique forensic and litigation consulting firm specializing in forensic accounting, business interruption services, expert witness testimony, and dispute advisory services, through the deployment of enhanced technology and specialized data analytics capabilities. The addition expands the Firm's geographic footprint in the Southern United States by adding a location in New Orleans.
"Legier, one of the most experienced firms in Louisiana, will help solidify our forensic accounting and dispute resolution practice area," said Michelle Thompson, Chief Executive Officer, Cherry Bekaert Advisory LLC. "We look forward to working with the Legier team. Their specialized expertise in forensic accounting across many industries adds to our growing capabilities."
Legier was founded in 1984, offering management consulting and advisory services to clients across the states of Louisiana and Texas. As a recognized leader in forensic and litigation consulting for over 30 years, Legier has provided expert witness, business interruption, and advisory services to law firms and large multinational, publicly traded corporations.
Legier's Founder, William R. Legier, views the consolidation with Cherry Bekaert as an ideal way to supplement their current service offerings. The integration of Legier into Cherry Bekaert will provide Legier's current clientele access to an array of services previously unavailable to them.
"Our leading forensic and dispute advisory offerings—combined with Cherry Bekaert's broad portfolio of transaction advisory services—allows us to now provide end-to-end support to our clients. We help them by building and proving stronger cases and utilizing complex data to resolve business issues. It's an exciting new chapter for us," said Legier. "Our people—many of whom have been with us for more than 20 years—are excited to move forward with Cherry Bekaert. The acquisition will expose our team to new skills and clients and provide a strong foundation for additional development and growth."
This acquisition will help law firms, insurance companies, financial institutions, and other entities perform lost profits analysis, damages, disputes and expert witness testimony. Clients of Cherry Bekaert will now have access to Legier's suite of specialized services, including property damage assessment; surety services; forensic consulting services; and added forensic accounting, economics, and corporate restructuring services.
"The acquisition of Legier is a strategic step that provides the foundation to build our forensic accounting and dispute advisory offerings in the U.S. and meet the escalating demand in the market," stated Scott Moss, Cherry Bekaert's Private Equity Industry Leader and Transaction Advisory Practice Leader. "Businesses are navigating disruptive challenges, and we're dedicated to helping organizations protect and enhance their enterprise value. Together, we meet this need."
Allan D. Koltin, CEO of Koltin Consulting Group who advised both sides on the merger commented, "Legier is recognized as one of the preeminent forensic boutiques in the country and was sought after by many suiters. Ultimately, they chose Cherry Bekaert because they felt it was a great cultural and strategic fit for their people and their clients. The ability to scale the practice over a broader geography was another factor in their decision."
About Cherry Bekaert
Cherry Bekaert, ranked among the largest assurance, tax and advisory firms in the U.S., serves clients across industries in all 50 U.S. states and internationally. "Cherry Bekaert" is the brand name under which Cherry Bekaert LLP and Cherry Bekaert Advisory LLC, independently owned entities, provide professional services in an alternative practice structure in accordance with applicable professional standards. Cherry Bekaert LLP is a licensed CPA firm that provides attest services, and Cherry Bekaert Advisory LLC and its subsidiary entities provide business advisory and non-attest services spanning the areas of transaction advisory, risk and accounting advisory, digital solutions, cybersecurity and tax. We exercise a deliberate curiosity to know our clients' industries and work collaboratively to create shared success. For more details, visit cbh.com/disclosure.
Cherry Bekaert LLP and Cherry Bekaert Advisory LLC are members of Allinial Global, an accountancy and business advisory global association. Visit us at cbh.com and follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter or Instagram.
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Bear incidents are up dramatically over last year across New Jersey
It’s not just your imagination — black bear sightings are on the rise, with nearly twice as many in the past month alone over 2021, state officials confirmed.
From January through late spring, there have been 473 sightings and nuisance and damage reports involving bears across 17 counties, according to the Department of Environmental Protection.
Of those, 264 reports were between April 20 and May 21 — compared to 134 incidents in the same span last year.
Those complaints do not include incidents handled by police departments without DEP assistance.
Debate continues over whether the state’s lack of a black bear hunt (since 2020) has contributed to an increase in reported encounters.
Animal advocates say not only does bear hunting fail to resolve incidents or complaints, but there’s also no direct link in reported sightings and the last hunt being two years ago.
Critics of bear hunting continue to push for more proactive measures by humans — saying that black bears have lived in the state longer than being considered “game” by hunters and the answer is not to eradicate them.
They support bear-proofing garbage cans and other inadvertent food sources, which they cite as the main reason for such bruin un-ins.
“I believe in being a good neighbor and following simple 'Bear Smart' techniques to reduce human-bear encounters,” Animal Protection League of New Jersey Executive Director Angi Metler said in a statement to New Jersey 101.5.
“‘Bear Smart’ limits bird feeders and secures all garbage receptacles. In areas where bears frequent, it is vital to protect pets and animals who live outside,” she said.
The organization supports proposed legislation to limit bears' access to human food, while making exceptions for a number of wildlife and agricultural food sources.
Population ‘exploding’?
When a woman was mauled by a black bear in Sussex County nearly two weeks ago, hunting advocates said it was unfortunate but unavoidable, and that she had been lucky to have survived.
“We predicted things like this happening when they shut the bear hunt down,” United Bowhunters of New Jersey president, John Erndl, previously said to New Jersey 101.5 News.
“They need to be managed for the protection of everybody,” Erndl said, pointing to other recent incidents that show black bears clashing more frequently and dangerously with humans in the densely populated state.
In the past two weeks alone, there have been bear sightings in either backyards or downtown areas of Montclair, West Caldwell, Wyckoff, Freehold and Haledon.
Sightings since 2019
However, Metler pointed out there was an increase in bear sightings during the height of COVID-19 and that was in the state’s last hunt year.
“Increases are not a result of the hunt cancellation. We’re seeing an increase in the Division of Fish and Wildlife and hunters asking everyone to call in anything related to bears. So solicitation is part of it now,” Metler said.
“The smart thing to do is educate our residents. The takeaway: keeping bears away from human-derived foods is key in reducing sightings, incidents, and increased bear reproduction,” she added.
Erin Vogt is a reporter and anchor for New Jersey 101.5. You can reach her at erin.vogt@townsquaremedia.com
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Green Day’s Billie Joe Armstrong says he’s moving to the UK following Roe v. Wade decision
Published: Jun. 27, 2022 at 11:35 AM EDT|Updated: 45 minutes ago
(CNN) - The man who wrote the ballad “Good Riddance” may be saying exactly that to the United States.
Green Day frontman Billie Joe Armstrong announced he plans to renounce his U.S. citizenship in the aftermath of the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade.
On Friday, during a Green Day show at London Stadium, Armstrong told the audience that he will be moving to the United Kingdom.
Time will tell if he actually makes a permanent trek across the Atlantic.
Armstrong joins a long list of musicians who have publicly blasted the Supreme Court’s decision, including Billie Eilish, Olivia Rodrigo and Kendrick Lamar.
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WASHINGTON, Oct. 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- NASA will host a media teleconference at 3 p.m. EDT Tuesday, Oct. 25, to discuss the latest findings of the agency's Earth Surface Mineral Dust Source Investigation (EMIT), including a new, unanticipated capability which will help better understand impacts of climate change.
Audio of the teleconference will be streamed live on NASA's website.
EMIT was installed on the International Space Station in July. Its primary mission is to map the prevalence of key minerals in the planet's deserts in order to advance understanding of airborne dust's effects on climate. However, the imaging spectrometer, which was designed and built at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Southern California, has also demonstrated a new crucial ability which the following teleconference participants will discuss:
- Karen St. Germain, Earth Science Division director at NASA Headquarters in Washington
- Robert Green, EMIT principal investigator, NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL), Southern California
- Andrew Thorpe, research technologist, JPL
- Kirt Costello, chief scientist, NASA's International Space Station Program
Media interested in participating should request the dial in-details at least two hours prior to the start of the call by sending their full name, media affiliation, email address, and phone number to Rexana Vizza at rexana.v.vizza@jpl.nasa.gov on Tuesday, Oct. 25.
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Tesla CEO Elon Musk has again filed paperwork to terminate his agreement to buy Twitter, this time based on information in a whistleblower complaint filed by Twitter’s former head of security.
In an SEC filing Tuesday, Musk said his legal team notified Twitter of “additional bases” for ending the deal on top of the ones given in the original termination notice issued in July.
In a letter to Twitter Inc., which was included in the filing, Musk’s advisors cited the whistleblower report by former executive Peiter Zatko — also known by his hacker handle “Mudge.”
Zatko, who served as Twitter’s head of security until he was fired early this year, alleged in his complaint to U.S. officials that the company misled regulators about its poor cybersecurity defenses and its negligence in attempting to root out fake accounts that spread disinformation
The letter, addressed to Twitter’s Chief Legal Officer Vijaya Gadde, said Zatko’s allegations provide extra reasons to end the deal if the July termination notice “is determined to be invalid for any reason.”
Billionaire Musk has spent months alleging that the company he agreed to acquire undercounted its fake and spam accounts, which means he doesn’t have to go through with the $44 billion deal. Musk’s decision to back out of the transaction sets the stage for a high-stakes legal battle in October.
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- Inspired by Cub Cadet's powerful three-stage snow blower, 3X Coffee by Cub Cadet packs three times the caffeine of leading coffee blends using whole beans roasted in partnership with Tidewater Coffee
- Available exclusively as a giveaway, visit TheShed.CubCadet.com/3x-coffee starting Jan. 17 to enter for a chance to win
CLEVELAND, Jan. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Cub Cadet, a Stanley Black & Decker brand, today announced the release of 3X Coffee by Cub Cadet, a limited-edition coffee roasted with three times the caffeine of leading blends for those early winter mornings when the ordinary brew and snow blower aren't up to the task.
Just like Cub Cadet's X Series® snow blower lineup, 3X Coffee by Cub Cadet is engineered for the extreme and is available in 12-ounce bags of bold Mexican, Arabica and Robusta whole beans roasted in partnership with Tidewater Coffee. A limited quantity will be made available exclusively via a giveaway. Beginning on Tuesday, Jan. 17 at 10 a.m. ET, fans can visit TheShed.CubCadet.com/3x-coffee and register for a chance to win a free bag of coffee. One grand prize winner also will take home a Cub Cadet 3X® 26" Three-Stage Snow Blower (ARV $1,699.00 USD / $2,181.96 CAD). No purchase is necessary to enter. Visit TheShed.CubCadet.com/3x-coffee for official rules.
"Cub Cadet users embrace a heavy, overnight snowfall just like most people embrace a morning cup of coffee. For them, an extreme snowfall presents an opportunity to put our powerful X Series® snow blowers to work," said Mike Ford, Product Manager for Snow Blowers at Cub Cadet. "3X Coffee by Cub Cadet is our way of thanking early morning risers and energizing them to take on winter."
3X Coffee by Cub Cadet was inspired by the Cub Cadet 3X® three-stage power snow blower, the ace of the X Series lineup that features a patented three-stage system and a 420cc OHV engine with push-button electric start. The 3X is engineered to remove snowfall up to 23-inches**, clear driveways large enough for up to 15 cars and handle smooth and gravel surfaces with ease.
The Cub Cadet X Series line up is available at Cub Cadet dealerships and in stores and online where Cub Cadet products are sold.
For more information, visit TheShed.CubCadet.com/3x-coffee or follow Cub Cadet on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube.
*Compared to leading blends
**Results may vary depending on weather and snow conditions.
About Cub Cadet®
Cub Cadet, a Stanley Black & Decker brand, was established in 1961. Cub Cadet engineers, designs and builds outdoor power equipment using high quality components sourced locally and globally. Through a dedicated and extensive network of dealers and retailers, Cub Cadet delivers a full line of high-performance power equipment and services that covers all aspects of grounds care for professionals and homeowners, including four-wheel-steering zero-turn riders, battery- and gasoline-powered lap bar zero-turn riders and lawn and garden tractors, utility vehicles, battery- and gasoline-powered handheld and chore products, snow blowers and more. Based in Valley City, Ohio, Cub Cadet is recognized worldwide for its legacy in engineering excellence and its progressive dedication to thoughtfully designing around the people who depend on Cub Cadet equipment to help unlock the full potential of their outdoor spaces. For more information on all Cub Cadet products, visit cubcadet.com.
About Stanley Black & Decker Headquartered in the USA, Stanley Black & Decker is the world's largest tool company operating manufacturing facilities worldwide. Guided by its purpose – for those who make the world – the company's approximately 60,000 diverse and high-performing employees produce innovative, award-winning power tools, hand tools, storage, digital tool solutions, lifestyle products, outdoor products, engineered fasteners and other industrial equipment to support the world's makers, creators, tradespeople and builders. The company's iconic brands include DEWALT®, BLACK+DECKER®, CRAFTSMAN®, STANLEY®, CUB CADET®, HUSTLER® and TROY-BILT®. Recognized for its leadership in environmental, social and governance (ESG), Stanley Black & Decker strives to be a force for good in support of its communities, employees, customers and other stakeholders. To learn more visit: www.stanleyblackanddecker.com.
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By BIANCA VÁZQUEZ TONESS and SHARON LURYE
Associated Press
She’d be a senior right now, preparing for graduation in a few months, probably leading her school’s modern dance troupe and taking art classes.
Instead, Kailani Taylor-Cribb hasn’t taken a single class in what used to be her high school since the height of the coronavirus pandemic. She vanished from Cambridge, Massachusetts’ public school roll in 2021 and has been, from an administrative standpoint, unaccounted for since then.
She is among hundreds of thousands of students around the country who disappeared from public schools during the pandemic and didn’t resume their studies elsewhere.
An analysis by The Associated Press, Stanford University’s Big Local News project and Stanford education professor Thomas Dee found an estimated 240,000 students in 21 states whose absences could not be accounted for. These students didn’t move out of state, and they didn’t sign up for private school or home-school, according to publicly available data.
In short, they’re missing.
“Missing” students received crisis-level attention in 2020 after the pandemic closed schools nationwide. In the years since, they have become largely a budgeting problem. School leaders and some state officials worried aloud about the fiscal challenges their districts faced if these students didn’t come back. Each student represents money from the city, state and federal governments.
Gone is the urgency to find the students who left — those eligible for free public education but who are not receiving any schooling at all. Early in the pandemic, school staff went door-to-door to reach and reengage kids. Most such efforts have ended.
“Everyone is talking about declining enrollment, but no one is talking about who’s leaving the system and why,” said Tom Sheppard, a New York City parent and representative on the city’s Panel for Educational Policy.
“No one,” he said, “is forthcoming.”
A PROBLEM NOT DISCUSSED
The missing kids identified by AP and Stanford represent far more than a number. The analysis highlights thousands of students who may have dropped out of school or missed out on the basics of reading and school routines in kindergarten and first grade.
That’s thousands of students who matter to someone. Thousands of students who need help re-entering school, work and everyday life.
“That’s the stuff that no one wants to talk about,” said Sonja Santelises, the chief executive officer of Baltimore’s public schools, speaking about her fellow superintendents.
“We want to say it’s outside stuff” that’s keeping kids from returning to school, she said, such as caring for younger siblings or the need to work. But she worries teens sometimes lack caring adults at school who can discuss their concerns about life.
“That’s really scary,” Santelises said.
Discussion of children’s recovery from the pandemic has focused largely on test scores and performance. But Dee says the data suggests a need to understand more about children who aren’t in school and how that will affect their development.
“This is leading evidence that tells us we need to be looking more carefully at the kids who are no longer in public schools,” he said.
Over months of reporting, the AP learned of students and families avoiding school for a range of reasons. Some are still afraid of COVID-19, are homeless or have left the country. Some students couldn’t study online and found jobs instead. Some slid into depression.
During the prolonged online learning, some students fell so far behind developmentally and academically that they no longer knew how to behave or learn at school. Many of these students, while largely absent from class, are still officially on school rosters. That makes it harder to truly count the number of missing students. The real tally of young people not receiving an education is likely far greater than the 240,000 figure calculated by the AP and Stanford.
In some cases, this wasn’t sudden. Many students were struggling well before the pandemic descended.
Kailani, for one, had begun to feel alienated at her school. In ninth grade, a few months before the pandemic hit, she was unhappy at home and had been moved to a different math class because of poor grades.
Kailani has ADHD and says the white teaching assistant assigned to help her focus in her new class targeted her because she was Black, blaming Kailani when classmates acted up. She also didn’t allow Kailani to use her headphones while working independently in class, something Kailani says was permitted in her special education plan to help her focus.
After that, Kailani stopped attending math. Instead, she cruised the hallways or read in the library.
Ultimately, the pandemic and at-home education relieved the anxiety Kailani felt from being in the school building. Kailani preferred online school because she could turn off her camera and engage as she chose. Her grades improved.
When the school reopened, she never returned.
A Cambridge schools spokesperson looked into Kailani’s complaints. “Several individuals demonstrated great concern and compassion towards her and the challenges she was facing outside of school,” Sujata Wycoff said. She said the district has a “reputation of being deeply dedicated to the education and well-being of our students.”
LOSING THE PHYSICAL CONNECTION
To assess just how many students have gone missing, AP and Big Local News canvassed every state in the nation to find the most recently available data on both public and non-public schools, as well as census estimates for the school-age population.
Overall, public school enrollment fell by 710,000 students between the 2019-20 and 2021-22 school years in the 21 states plus Washington, D.C., that provided the necessary data.
Those states saw private-school enrollment grow by over 100,000 students. Home-schooling grew even more, surging by more than 180,000.
But the data showed 240,000 students who were neither in private school nor registered for home-school. Their absences could not be explained by population loss, either — such as falling birth rates or families who moved out of state.
States where kindergarten is optional were more likely to have larger numbers of unaccounted-for students, suggesting the missing also include many young learners kept home instead of starting school.
California alone showed over 150,000 missing students in the data, and New York had nearly 60,000. Census estimates are imperfect. So AP and Stanford ran a similar analysis for pre-pandemic years in those two states. It found almost no missing students at all, confirming something out of the ordinary occurred during the pandemic.
The true number of missing students is likely much higher. The analysis doesn’t include data from 29 states, including Texas and Illinois, or the unknown numbers of ghost students who are technically enrolled but rarely make it to class.
For some students, it was impossible to overcome losing the physical connection with school and teachers during the pandemic’s school closures.
José Escobar, an immigrant from El Salvador, had only recently enrolled in the 10th grade in Boston Public Schools when the campus shut down in March 2020. His school-issued laptop didn’t work, and because of bureaucratic hurdles, the district didn’t issue a new one for several weeks. His father stopped paying their phone bills after losing his restaurant job. Without any working technology for months, he never logged into remote classes.
When instruction resumed online that fall, he decided to walk away and find work as a prep cook. “I can’t learn that way,” he said in Spanish. At 21, he’s still eligible for school in Boston, but says he’s too old for high school and needs to work to help his family.
Another Boston student became severely depressed during online learning and was hospitalized for months. Back home, he refuses to attend school or leave his room despite visits from at least one teacher. When his mother asked him about speaking to a reporter, he cursed her out.
These are all students who have formally left school and have likely been erased from enrollment databases. Many others who are enrolled are not receiving an education.
In Los Angeles last year, nearly half of students were chronically absent, meaning they missed more than 10% of the school year. For students with disabilities, the numbers are even higher: According to district data, 55% missed at least 18 school days. It’s not clear how many students were absent more than that. The city’s Unified School District did not respond to requests for this data.
WHEN SCHOOLS DON’T COME THROUGH
Los Angeles officials have spoken openly about attempts to find unschooled students and help remove obstacles that are preventing them from coming to school. Laundry services have been offered, as has help with housing. But for some students and their parents, the problem sits within a school system they say has routinely failed their children.
“Parents are bereft,” said Allison Hertog, who represents around three dozen families whose children missed significant learning when California’s physical classrooms closed for more than a year during the early pandemic.
Ezekiel West, 10, is in fourth grade but reads at a first grade level. Before the pandemic shutdowns, he was shuffled from school to school when educators couldn’t address his impulsive behavior.
During online learning, his mother couldn’t get home internet and struggled with the WiFi hotspots provided by the school. She worked as a home health aide and couldn’t monitor Ezekiel online.
When he returned to school in fall 2021 as a third grader, he was frustrated that his classmates had made more progress as the years passed.
“I did not feel prepared,” he said in a recent phone interview. “I couldn’t really learn as fast as the other kids, and that kind of made me upset.”
An administrative judge ruled Los Angeles’ schools had violated Ezekiel’s rights and ordered the district to give him a spot at a new school, with a special plan to ease him back into learning and trusting teachers. The school didn’t follow the plan, so his mother stopped sending him in October.
“I can’t trust them,” Miesha Clarke said. Los Angeles school officials did not respond to requests for comment on Ezekiel’s case.
Last month, Ezekiel signed up for a public online school for California students. To enroll him, his mother agreed to give up his special education plan. His attorney, Hertog, worries the program won’t work for someone with Ezekiel’s needs and is looking for yet another option with more flexibility.
At least three of the students Hertog has represented, including Ezekiel, have disappeared from school for long periods since in-person instruction resumed. Their situations were avoidable, she said: “It’s pretty disgraceful that the school systems allowed this to go on for so long.”
When Kailani stopped logging into her virtual classes during the spring of her sophomore year, she received several emails from the school telling her she’d been truant. Between two to four weeks after she disappeared from Zoom school, her homeroom advisor and Spanish teacher each wrote to her, asking where she was. And the school’s dean of students called her great-grandmother, her legal guardian, to inform her about Kailani’s disappearance from school.
They didn’t communicate further, according to Kailani. She went to work at Chipotle, ringing up orders in Boston’s financial district.
In December, Kailani moved to North Carolina to make a new start. She teaches dance to elementary school kids now. Last month, she passed her high school equivalency exams. She wants to take choreography classes.
But she knows, looking back, that things could have been different. While she has no regrets about leaving high school, she says she might have changed her mind if someone at school had shown more interest and attention to her needs and support for her as a Black student.
“All they had to do was take action,” Kailani said. “There were so many times they could have done something. And they did nothing.”
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This article is based on data collected by The Associated Press and Stanford University’s Big Local News project. Data was compiled by Sharon Lurye of the AP, Thomas Dee of Stanford’s Graduate School of Education, and Justin Mayo of Big Local News.
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CLEARWATER, Fla. — Police arrested a Countryside High School student who brought a gun to school Friday morning, according to law enforcement.
Another student reported the teen, a 16-year-old high school junior, after learning there was a gun in his backpack, according to a Clearwater Police Department news release.
The agency says the student admitted to having the Glock 48 9mm semiautomatic handgun in his bag and knew it was wrong to have it at school. He did not threaten anyone or plan any incident, it added.
The student was charged with possession of a weapon on school property and possession of a firearm by a person under 18 years of age.
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NEW YORK, Dec. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Levi & Korsinsky, LLP notifies investors in Freshworks Inc. ("Freshworks" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: FRSH) of a class action securities lawsuit.
CLASS DEFINITION: The lawsuit seeks to recover losses on behalf of Freshworks investors who were adversely affected by alleged securities fraud. This lawsuit is on behalf of persons and entities that purchased Freshworks common stock pursuant to and/or traceable to documents issued in connection with the Company's initial public offering. Follow the link below to get more information and be contacted by a member of our team:
FRSH investors may also contact Joseph E. Levi, Esq. via email at jlevi@levikorsinsky.com or by telephone at (212) 363-7500.
CASE DETAILS: According to the complaint, the documents used to effectuate Freshworks' initial public offering were false and misleading and omitted to state that, at the time of the initial public offering, the Company's business had encountered obstacles. As a result of these obstacles, Freshworks' net dollar retention rate was plateauing, and its revenue growth rate and billings were decelerating.
WHAT'S NEXT? If you suffered a loss in Freshworks during the relevant time frame, you have until January 3, 2023 to request that the Court appoint you as lead plaintiff. Your ability to share in any recovery doesn't require that you serve as a lead plaintiff.
NO COST TO YOU: If you are a class member, you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out-of-pocket costs or fees. There is no cost or obligation to participate.
WHY LEVI & KORSINSKY: Over the past 20 years, the team at Levi & Korsinsky has secured hundreds of millions of dollars for aggrieved shareholders and built a track record of winning high-stakes cases. Our firm has extensive expertise representing investors in complex securities litigation and a team of over 70 employees to serve our clients. For seven years in a row, Levi & Korsinsky has ranked in ISS Securities Class Action Services' Top 50 Report as one of the top securities litigation firms in the United States.
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TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — Travis Boyd had two goals and an assist in the third period, Karel Vejmelka stopped 40 shots and the Arizona Coyotes beat the St. Louis Blues 6-2 on Tuesday night.
The Coyotes got off to a shaky start, giving up a breakaway for the first of Pavel Buchnevich's two goals, but Vejmelka kept them in it with a series of spectacular saves.
Christian Fischer and Nick Schmaltz scored to give Arizona a 2-1 lead and Boyd put it away with his two third-period goals. Clayton Keller added a goal and two assists, and Lawson Crouse also scored to give the Coyotes 16 goals in three games against St. Louis this season.
Buchnevich scored his second goal in the third period and Jordan Binnington had 21 saves for the Blues, who have lost eight of nine.
The Coyotes gave up 15 combined goals in their previous three games and found themselves in another hole against the Blues.
Arizona had two early icing calls during long shifts in its own end and Buchnevich took advantage of a breakaway, beating Vejmelka to the glove side for his 10th point in six games.
The Coyotes snapped out of it after that, scoring midway through the first period when a pass by Connor Mackey caromed hard off the backboards to the other side of the goal. Fischer easily put it into an empty net with Binnington out of position.
Arizona had more defensive breakdowns to start the second period, giving up a couple of breakaways. Vejmelka stuffed both, blocking Brandon Saad, then making a spectacular glove save on Robert Thomas on a 2-on-0.
The Coyotes gave up another breakaway, this time while on a power play, but Vejmelka stopped Thomas again. Schmaltz scored before the power play ended, beating Binnington from a sharp angle on a cross-crease pass from Barrett Hayton.
Boyd made it 3-1 early in the third period, taking a short pass from Keller and flipping a backhander past Binnington.
Buchnevich scored midway through the third period, lifting a backhander over Vejmelka's stick shoulder. Boyd pushed the lead back to two goals by punching in a rebound for his first multi-goal game and 100th career point.
NOTES: Coyotes F Liam O'Brien did not play due to illness. ... St. Louis F Jake Neighbours missed his seventh straight game with an upper-body injury. ... Coyotes F Brett Ritchie has yet to join the team due to visa issues since being traded from Calgary on Friday in a deal that included his brother going to the Flames. ... The Blues are 2 for 34 on the power play in the past nine games after going 0 for 6 against Arizona.
UP NEXT
St. Louis: Hosts San Jose on Thursday.
Arizona: Hosts Nashville on Thursday.
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US authorities found young dolphin’s skull inside unattended bag at a Detroit airport
By Christina Maxouris, CNN
Federal authorities made a grim and unexpected discovery in an unattended bag last week at a Detroit airport.
Inside, the bag held a young dolphin’s skull, the US Customs and Border Protection said in a news release Friday.
The bag was separated from its owners while traveling and when it arrived in the US, a routine screening at the Detroit Metropolitan Airport revealed what appeared to be a skull-shaped object, CBP said in the release.
“Upon further examination by CBP and US Fish and Wildlife Service officials, it was determined the skull was from a young dolphin,” the release said.
The skull was turned over to US Fish and Wildlife Service inspectors for further investigation.
“The possession of wildlife items, especially those of protected animals is prohibited,” Robert Larkin, the area port director, said in a statement. “We take wildlife smuggling seriously and work closely with our federal partners at the US Fish and Wildlife Service to protect wildlife and their habitats.”
There are restrictions and requirements around importing and exporting certain fish, wildlife and products that come from them — and it’s not the first time US authorities make a similar seizure.
In December, CBP officers seized zebra and giraffe bones from a woman at Washington’s Dulles International Airport. The woman, who was traveling from Kenya, had kept the bones as souvenirs, authorities said at the time.
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Indiana doctor: AG shouldn’t get abortion patient records
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Lawyers for an Indianapolis doctor who provided an abortion to a 10-year-old rape victim from Ohio told a judge Friday that Indiana’s attorney general should not be allowed to access patient medical records for an investigation into undisclosed complaints.
Dr. Caitlin Bernard; her medical partner, Dr. Amy Caldwell; and their patients sued Republican Attorney General Todd Rokita on Nov. 3 to try to stop him from accessing the records. The doctors claim Rokita’s conduct “violates numerous Indiana statutes,” including a state requirement that his office first determine consumer complaints have “merit” before he can investigate physicians and other licensed professionals.
The state argued it is allowed to access the records to investigate three consumer complaints that accuse Bernard of improper care.
“The consumer complaints were 100% filed by people who had never met Dr. Bernard, had never gotten medical care from Dr. Bernard, were not involved in the care of this patient in any way shape or form,” attorney Kathleen Delaney refuted in a press conference after the hearing. “They’re complaining about something that they saw on television or heard about on social media.”
Bernard first received national attention after she told The Indianapolis Star about a 10-year-old girl who traveled to Indiana from Ohio for an abortion in June, shortly after Ohio’s “fetal heartbeat” law took effect following the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade. Such laws ban abortions from the time cardiac activity can be detected in an embryo, which is typically around the sixth week of pregnancy.
Rokita told Fox News in July that he would look into whether Bernard violated child abuse notification or abortion reporting laws. He offered no specific allegations of wrongdoing, and court records from Thursday indicate he is no longer investigating Bernard “for failing to comply” with the abortion reporting law.
Records obtained by The Associated Press and other news outlets show Bernard submitted her report about the girl’s abortion July 2, which is within Indiana’s required three-day reporting period for an abortion performed on a girl younger than 16.
A 27-year-old man was charged that month in Columbus, Ohio, with raping the girl, confirming the existence of the case, which initially was met with skepticism by some media outlets and Republican politicians. President Joe Biden expressed empathy for the child while signing of an executive order protecting some abortion access.
Kelly Stevenson, a spokesperson for the attorney general’s office, said in an email that “our team always follows the law and pursues the truth — as that is the role of the Attorney General.”
“We put the highest value on patient privacy and ethical standards in medicine. We will continue to push forward in this legal battle to ensure every patient’s privacy is protected in Indiana,” she added.
But Delaney said that because of the 27-year-old man’s arrest, “the notion that Dr. Barnard didn’t cooperate with law enforcement is simply not true.”
State lawyer Caryn Nieman-Szyper on Friday also questioned whether anything Bernard said to The Indianapolis Star violated federal medical privacy laws. Nieman-Szyper honed in specifically on rules under the federal privacy law known as HIPAA, for Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, that prohibit a physician from divulging certain dates associated with their patients.
“Though Dr. Bernard purports to bring suit as the champion of her patient’s privacy rights, she is the one who exposed her patient’s private medical journey to the public and thus the one who has jeopardized her patient’s privacy,” the state wrote in court filings.
At the court hearing, the doctors’ lawyers called three physicians — two bioethicists and an obstetrician-gynecologist — who described before Marion County judge Heather Welch that honoring the doctor-patient relationship is a cornerstone of medical care.
Dr. Kyle Brothers, a pediatrician from Louisville, described the link as “an agreement, a promise” and that if the government were to seize a patient’s medical records, the patient’s trust in their doctor could be broken and dissuade them from seeking care.
“This kind of disclosure, especially for a minor, is heartbreaking, or something like that,” he said. “Something really horrible.”
Welch plans to rule over the weekend whether Bernard, who was out of the country Friday, will testify.
“Every patient needs to know that their medical records will not be handed over to any politician who decides to open an unfounded investigation based on their own political agenda,” Bernard said in a statement.
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FREMONT, Calif., June 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Amprius Technologies, Inc. ("Amprius"), the leader in lithium-ion batteries with its Si Nanowire Anode Platform, is scheduled to present at the Cantor Fitzgerald Technology ESG Conference, to be held at the Four Seasons Hotel in East Palo Alto, CA, from June 27 through June 29, 2022.
Cantor Fitzgerald Technology ESG Conference
Presenting on Wednesday, June 29, 2022, at 10:00 a.m. Pacific time
Location: Four Seasons Silicon Valley, East Palo Alto, CA
To schedule a one-on-one meeting, request a conference invitation or receive additional information, please contact your conference representative or Amprius' investor relations team at (949) 574-3860 or IR@amprius.com.
Amprius announced earlier this year that it would become a public company via a merger with special purpose acquisition company Kensington Capital Acquisition Corp. IV ("Kensington") (NYSE: KCAC.U). The proposed transaction is expected to be completed in the second half of 2022.
About Amprius Technologies, Inc.
Amprius Technologies, Inc. is a leading manufacturer of high-energy and high-power lithium-ion batteries producing the industry's highest energy density cells. The company's corporate headquarters is in Fremont, California where it maintains an R&D lab and a pilot manufacturing facility for the fabrication of silicon nanowire anodes and cells.
For additional information, please visit www.amprius.com.
About Kensington Capital Acquisition Corp. IV
Kensington Capital Acquisition Corp. IV (NYSE: KCAC.U) is a special purpose acquisition company formed for the purpose of effecting a merger, stock purchase or similar business combination with a business in the automotive and automotive-related sector. Kensington's management team of Justin Mirro, Dieter Zetsche, Bob Remenar, Simon Boag and Dan Huber is supported by a board of independent directors including Tom LaSorda, Nicole Nason, Anders Pettersson, Mitch Quain, Don Runkle, and Matt Simoncini.
Kensington's units, subunits and warrants are currently trading on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbols "KCAC.U," "KCA.U," and "KCAC.WS," respectively. Each "KCAC.U" unit contains one subunit and 1 warrant. Each "KCA.U" subunit contains one share of Kensington common stock and 1 warrant. A holder of the subunit will only be able to retain the 1 warrant underlying the subunit if the holder elects not to redeem the subunit in connection with the Business Combination. The subunits will not separate into shares of common stock and warrants until the consummation of the Business Combination.
For additional information, please visit www.autospac.com.
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release includes "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "Securities Act"), Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the "safe harbor" provisions of the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, each as amended, including Kensington's or Amprius' or their management teams' expectations, hopes, beliefs, intentions or strategies regarding the future. Forward-looking statements may be identified by the use of words such as "estimate," "plan," "project," "forecast," "intend," "expect," "anticipate," "believe," "seek" or other similar expressions that predict or indicate future events or trends or that are not statements of historical matters. These forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements regarding the proposed business combination between Amprius and Kensington (the "Proposed Business Combination"). These statements are based on various assumptions, whether or not identified in this press release, and on the current expectations of Amprius' and Kensington's management and are not predictions of actual performance. These forward-looking statements are provided for illustrative purposes only and are not intended to serve as, and must not be relied upon by any investors as, a guarantee, an assurance, a prediction or a definitive statement of fact or probability. Actual events and circumstances are difficult or impossible to predict and will differ from assumptions. Many actual events and circumstances are beyond the control of Amprius and Kensington. These forward-looking statements are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties, including changes in domestic and foreign business, market, financial, political and legal conditions; the inability of the parties to successfully or timely consummate the Proposed Business Combination, including the risk that any regulatory approvals are not obtained, are delayed or are subject to unanticipated conditions that could adversely affect the combined company or the expected benefits of the Proposed Business Combination or that the approval of the equity holders of Amprius or Kensington is not obtained; failure to realize the anticipated benefits of the Proposed Business Combination; risks related to the rollout of Amprius' business and the timing of expected business milestones; the effects of competition on Amprius' business; supply shortages in the materials necessary for the production of Amprius' products; the termination of government clean energy and electric vehicle incentives or the reduction in government spending on vehicles powered by battery technology; delays in construction and operation of production facilities; the amount of redemption requests made by Kensington's public equity holders; and the ability of Kensington or the combined company to issue equity or equity-linked securities in connection with the Proposed Business Combination or in the future. Additional information concerning these and other factors that may impact the operations and projections discussed herein can be found in Kensington's periodic filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC"), including Kensington's final prospectus for its initial public offering filed with the SEC on March 2, 2022 and the Registration Statement (as defined below) filed in connection with the Proposed Business Combination. If any of these risks materialize or our assumptions prove incorrect, actual results could differ materially from the results implied by these forward-looking statements. There may be additional risks that neither Amprius or Kensington presently know or that Amprius and Kensington currently believe are immaterial that could also cause actual results to differ from those contained in the forward-looking statements. In addition, forward-looking statements reflect Amprius' and Kensington's expectations, plans or forecasts of future events and views as of the date of this press release. Amprius and Kensington anticipate that subsequent events and developments will cause Amprius' and Kensington's assessments to change. However, while Amprius and Kensington may elect to update these forward-looking statements at some point in the future, Amprius and Kensington specifically disclaim any obligation to do so. These forward-looking statements should not be relied upon as representing Amprius' or Kensington's assessments as of any date subsequent to the date of this press release. Accordingly, undue reliance should not be placed upon the forward-looking statements. Neither Amprius, Kensington, nor any of their respective affiliates have any obligation to update this press release other than as required by law.
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This communication is being made in respect of the proposed transaction involving Kensington and Amprius. A full description of the terms of the transaction is provided in the registration statement on form S-4, dated June 21, 2022 (File No. 333-265740) (the "Registration Statement"), filed with the SEC by Kensington. The Registration Statement includes a prospectus with respect to the combined company's securities to be issued in connection with the Proposed Business Combination and a preliminary proxy statement with respect to the shareholder meeting of Kensington to vote on the Proposed Business Combination. Kensington also plans to file other documents and relevant materials with the SEC regarding the Proposed Business Combination. After the Registration Statement is declared effective by the SEC, the definitive proxy statement/prospectus included in the Registration Statement will be mailed to the shareholders of Kensington as of the record date to be established for voting on the Proposed Business Combination. SECURITY HOLDERS OF AMPRIUS AND KENSINGTON ARE URGED TO READ THE PROXY STATEMENT/PROSPECTUS (INCLUDING ALL AMENDMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTS THERETO) AND OTHER DOCUMENTS AND RELEVANT MATERIALS RELATING TO THE PROPOSED BUSINESS COMBINATION THAT WILL BE FILED WITH THE SEC CAREFULLY AND IN THER ENTIRETY WHEN THEY BECOME AVAILABLE BEFORE MAKING ANY VOTING DECISION WITH RESPECT TO THE PROPOSED BUSINESS COMBINATION BECAUSE THEY WILL CONTAIN IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT THE PROPOSED BUSINESS COMBINATION AND THE PARTIES TO THE PROPOSED BUSINESS COMBINATION. Shareholders are able to obtain free copies of the proxy statement/prospectus and other documents containing important information about Amprius and Kensington once such documents are filed with the SEC through the website maintained by the SEC at http://www.sec.gov. The information contained on, or that may be accessed through the websites referenced in this press release is not incorporated by reference into, and is not a part of, this press release.
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Kensington and its directors and executive officers may be deemed to be participants in the solicitation of proxies from the shareholders of Kensington in connection with the Proposed Business Combination. Amprius and its officers and directors may also be deemed participants in such solicitation. Security holders may obtain more detailed information regarding the names, affiliations and interests of certain of Kensington's executive officers and directors in the solicitation by reading Kensington's final prospectus filed with the SEC on March 2, 2022, the definitive proxy statement/prospectus, which will become available after the Registration Statement has been declared effective by the SEC, and other relevant materials filed with the SEC in connection with the Proposed Business Combination when they become available. Information concerning the interests of Kensington's participants in the solicitation, which may, in some cases, be different from those of Kensington's shareholders generally, is set forth in the preliminary proxy statement/prospectus included in the Registration Statement.
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Contacts:
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Caldwell Economic Development Director Steve Fultz stands in front of the construction site of Price Pump in the Sky Ranch Business Park in December 2018.
Caldwell Economic Development Director Steve Fultz stands in front of the construction site of Price Pump in the Sky Ranch Business Park in December 2018.
CALDWELL — In 2016, Caldwell Housing Authority Executive Director Mike Dittenber warned the city council that if the city did not prioritize affordable housing, new residents would largely be living in RVs.
"I was called and admonished, and told, 'how dare I suggest that the city of Caldwell would ever be a place where people would have to resort to live in RVs?'" Dittenber said.
Due to growth and rising housing costs in the area, his prediction wasn’t that far off, Dittenber said during a presentation at a Caldwell City Council Workshop. Now, the housing authority has gotten the green light to begin construction on new RV sites at its property at 223730 Farmway Road.
The housing authority is the largest housing authority in the state and has been in existence for 83 years, Dittenber said. The housing site provides a much-needed source of housing with units at just 65% of market rate, he said.
The housing authority has a goal of adding 372 new housing units in the next 10 years, he said. This includes 172 new units of housing in addition to the 200 planned RV sites, he said.
However, that would still be 35% short of the projected need, he said.
This kind of housing is a huge benefit to the local economy, he said. Farmway Village residents contribute $100 million to the city’s gross domestic product, he said.
“If the housing authority, in conservative terms, contributes $100 million to the local GDP today, what can the housing authority in local GDP do five years from now, 10 years from now, especially if we have additional housing?” Dittenber said.
Multiple properties surrounding the site are being considered industrial development, he said. Those kinds of businesses might appreciate having housing close by for workers, he said.
But there are significant challenges to building such housing, including acquiring the type of permit necessary to build infrastructure and housing incrementally rather than having to complete a development project in one go, he said.
Also at issue is the water available at the site. The site has 850,000 gallons per day of water rights, but is currently only using 100,000 gallons per day, Dittenber said. The water pressure provided by the site's water tower is insufficient for adequate fire protection and does not meet code, he said.
Dittenber said the city can support the authority by funding needed service improvements. In 2014, the city "really threw a rope out there for future development" by building a sewer line to the property. He said he hopes the city will support the authority in building a water line.
REGULAR MEETING ITEMS
The council approved an amendment to its employee handbook to include Juneteenth as a floating holiday, according to the agenda packet for the meeting. City offices will remain open, but if employees want to take the day off, they will receive eight hours of vacation pay. If they work, they will be paid for their normal hours, as well as receiving the vacation pay.
The amendment was approved as a consent agenda item without discussion.
Jerome Mapp, the city's outgoing planning and zoning director for the past three years, was awarded with the Ken Harward Award from the Idaho Association of Cities at the meeting. The award recognizes "exceptional contributions benefitting the State of Idaho and its communities," according to a press release from the association. Mapp has over 50 years of experience in land use planning and policy work, the release said.
Steve Fultz was sworn in as the city’s new planning and zoning director. Fultz worked as the city’s economic development director from 2003 to May 2021, when he began a role as the Director of Development Services at Canyon County, according to his LinkedIn profile.
His last day with the county is Friday, Joe Decker, public information officer for Canyon County, told the Idaho Press.
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By HOWARD FENDRICH
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — is back at the , which is newsworthy, yes, mainly because of the reason he was not in the tournament a year ago: .
Another player — albeit one who is lower-ranked, less successful and less famous, Camila Giorgi — drew scrutiny because of published reports in her home country of Italy about whether she got a fake vaccine certificate from a doctor under investigation that would allow her to travel.
“Unbelievable,” Giorgi’s father, Sergio, said when that subject was the only one addressed during her news conference at Melbourne Park on Tuesday. “No questions about tennis.”
Ah, welcome to the modern world. Tennis, in particular, and sports, in general, can’t help but reflect society. And that means athletes, spectators and the folks who run leagues and events must contend with, and perhaps confront, whatever the prevailing global touchpoints are at any given time.
A pandemic. A war. Mental health. #MeToo. Gun violence. And so on.
“There’s always those that say, ‘Politics and social issues, and sports or entertainment, shouldn’t mix. They should be separate.’ But that’s not reality, either, because you’re dealing with people who are being affected by those things. And so, like it or not, you have to be involved with it,” WTA CEO and Chairman Steve Simon said. “And it does direct and force you to make decisions that maybe you traditionally wouldn’t want to do.”
More than a year ago, Simon declared the over concerns about the well-being of Peng Shuai, a Grand Slam doubles champion who accused a former government official of sexual assault.
Simon wanted a full and transparent inquiry into her allegations and a chance for the tour to communicate with Peng — none of which has happened — and so he still will not commit to bringing WTA events back to China.
With an eye to that matter, along with the pandemic and the war in Ukraine, Simon said: “I’m hopeful that we are moving on to a quieter 2023 with a little fewer of these.”
When Aryna Sabalenka, a Belarusian seeded No. 5 at the year’s first Grand Slam tournament, was asked Tuesday about a new Tennis Australia policy preventing spectators from bringing flags representing her country or Russia — — to matches, so as not to cause disruptions, her response was a bit surprising.
“I really thought that … sport (has) nothing to do with politics,” Sabalenka said.
This from someone who, like all players from Russia or Belarus, was last year because of the war, leading the tennis tours to take the unprecedented step of withholding ranking points from that prestigious event.
It is only natural that whatever might be a collective concern would become relevant within the realm of sports. Especially in an activity as international as tennis: There are players from more than 40 countries in the singles fields at the Australian Open.
“Sports and tennis can have a role in anything going on around the world. Tennis has players from every continent, tournaments in every continent and it’s seen worldwide on TV,” said Casper Ruud, a Norwegian who was the runner-up at the French Open and U.S. Open in 2022 and is seeded second at the Australian Open. “Tennis players have a voice, and I think they’ve used it well over the past year, especially in terms of some political debates and the war in Ukraine. Tennis has stood its ground well.”
One example: Iga Swiatek, a 21-year-old from Poland who is ranked No. 1, has been wearing a blue-and-yellow ribbon — the colors of Ukraine’s flag — on the hat she wears while playing to show solidarity with that country. She also hosted an exhibition event to raise money for humanitarian efforts there, as have various tournaments.
Another example: Coco Gauff, an 18-year-old from Florida who was the runner-up to Swiatek at last year’s French Open, has taken advantage of her platform to make public statements about gun violence and the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade and other topics.
And one more: Naomi Osaka, a 25-year-old who was born in Japan and moved to the United States with her family at age 3, wore masks bearing the names of Black victims of police violence during her run to the 2020 U.S. Open title. The next year, she helped spark a public and widespread conversation about the importance of protecting one’s mental health by revealing she had dealt with depression and anxiety for years.
“Every time there’s a global issue, whether it’s good or bad, we definitely feel it in the tennis world, because one of our colleagues, one of our peers, is going to be affected by it. We have players from everywhere. We play everywhere,” said Felix Auger-Aliassime, a 22-year-old Canadian who is seeded No. 6 in Melbourne. “You need to have a sense of empathy for people everywhere and the tennis ecosystem is a great representation, on a small scale, of the world.”
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Ever wonder what keeps Stephen King up at night, or which movie scenes make Jordon Peele jump? For Halloween this year, Fresh Air is reaching back into the crypt (aka the archives) and pulling out some of our favorite interviews with masters of the horror genre.
In addition to King and Peele, we talk with Oscar-winning actor Anthony Hopkins about how he humanized Hannibal Lecter, the oh-so-sophisticated cannibal of The Silence of the Lambs. And Carrie star Sissy Spacek remembers sneaking into the theaters in New York City to watch audiences jump at the sight of her hand stretching up from the grave at the end of that film. Plus, we hear from actor Mercedes McCambridge, who voiced the devil in The Exorcist; George Romero, who directed Night of the Living Dead; and Kathy Bates, who starred in the 1990 film Misery.
So read on — if you dare! (And be sure to click on the audio link on this page for the full, spooky experience.)
Stephen King
interviewed in 1992 and 2013
TERRY GROSS: What did you like about being scared when you were young?
STEPHEN KING: I like the total surrender of emotional control. It was very important to me and I would almost be willing to say sort of a life-saver. I'd been raised in a family where emotional control was a really important thing. You weren't supposed to show you were afraid. You weren't supposed to show that you were in pain, or frightened, or sad. Happiness was permissible, as long as it didn't go too far, because then one might be considered to be almost insane if one got too happy. So that emotional control was sort of a requirement.
My brother David was crazy about Jerry Lewis and Dean Martin. That was his emotional release. It's all a form of emotional seduction. And for me, the terror was what really appealed to something that I think is probably just inside people, that there isn't any logical way to explain it. But I loved it and I loved giving up that control. ...
My childhood was pretty ordinary, except from a very early age I wanted to be scared. I just did.
KING (speaking in 2013): At some point, a lot of interviewers just turn into Dr. Freud and put me on the couch and say, "What was your childhood like?" And I say various things, and I confabulate a little bit, and kind of dance around the question as best as I can. But, bottom line: My childhood was pretty ordinary, except from a very early age I wanted to be scared. I just did. I was scared. Afterwards, I wanted a light on because I was afraid that there was something in the closet.
My imagination was very active, even at a young age. For instance, there was a radio program at that time called Dimension X, and my mother didn't really want me to listen to that because she felt it was too scary for me. So I would creep out of bed and go to the bedroom door and crack it open. And she loved it. So apparently I got it from her, but I would listen at the door. And then when the program was over, I'd go back to bed and quake.
GROSS: Why is [Alzheimer's] the thing you're most afraid of?
KING: I'm afraid of losing my mind.
GROSS: Losing your memory.
KING: Mm hmm. Well, you don't just lose your memory. You lose your mind. Basically, you lose your identity, your sense of who you are. Here's what I'm saying: As we get older, our fears, in some way, sharpen and become more personal. ... We have more of a tendency to focus on things that we know are out there. We fear for our families. We fear for our mental abilities. We fear diseases. These are very real fears.
Joran Peele, director of Get Out
interviewed in 2017
GROSS: You've said that you knew by the time you were 13 that you wanted to make a horror film. How did you know that?
JORAN PEELE: I was a very scared child. Not so much of life, but of the demons that lurked in the dark, and horror movies terrified me. I'd love watching them, but then at night, I would just be up in sweats all night. At some point, I swear, Terry, it was like my mind just shifted in order to cope with these fears. And I sort of became obsessed with this idea of mastering my own fear that if I could do what these great horror people did, that I would be wielding this power as opposed to being a victim to it. That's what happened: I fell in love with horror films.
GROSS: [You] made a list of your favorite types of scares in movies. What are some of those scares that made it to your list?
PEELE: Well, there is the scare from The Shining, where we are turning a corner or entering an area and these little two little girls are waiting for us at the end of the hallway. And there's also in Silence of the Lambs when we meet Hannibal Lecter, this arriving to this person who's been waiting for us. There's something about that that is just scary. The notion of depth we have there's a scene [in Get Out] where Walter is running through the field of the night straight at Chris and this was inspired by the plane sequence in North by Northwest. There's this visceral reaction that happens when you're watching a film and something is barreling towards the camera. It's almost like a natural instinct from back in the days when there's a lion coming at us, like your DNA is telling you just squat and run ... play dead or run or do something.
One of the big techniques that I use in this film is inspired by things like The Blair Witch Project, which is that terror works almost better than horror. And it's actually Stephen King's distinction ... the fear of what's to come. And I think that that is the most important type of fear to use in a horror movie. If the audience knows it's heading somewhere dark, then you don't have to overload us with these horrible moments. The audience is doing the work the entire time. The audience's imagination will do a better, more personalized version of the horror than you can actually paint. With something like The Blair Witch Project, which is 89 minutes of people running through the woods and one minute of a guy standing in a corner. On paper, it shouldn't work, but it was so effective.
Anthony Hopkins, who played Hannibal Lecter in The Silence of the Lambs
interviewed in 1991
ANTHONY HOPKINS: The thing is, if you're playing an evil character ... if you're playing someone who's mad, the thing is, is not to play him mad, but to play the opposite, play him as ultra-sane. If you're playing somebody who's evil, play the good side of him. And that makes it more scary because you humanize him, because nobody is all evil, nobody's all good, whatever those terms mean, but nobody is all one thing. So what I do as an actor is to find out what the other side of the character is. And I found out with [Hannibal] Lecter that, in fact, I think his problem is, or his peculiar psychology is that he is so in control of himself, mentally, spiritually, physically, whichever way. He's so totally in control of every aspect of his thinking that he is completely mad because nobody can be in that much control. It's as if he is so sane he's flipped over into the world of the dark and the irrational.
GROSS: I don't know if this is connected to the control you see the character [of Hannibal Lecter] having, but you rarely blink in the movie. I mean, the eyes have a fixed stare and they're wide open all the time.
When you're playing a character like [Hannibal Lecter], you have to like him.
HOPKINS: Yes. Well, I didn't analyze much about the part. I mean, I just had a hunch on how to play him. First of all, when you're playing a character like this, you have to like him. The actor has to somehow like him. And I think there's something very terrifying about people who are unblinking. It's that they are so certain they have no doubts, no uncertainty, and they're so certain that makes them terrifying. If you look at all the great, monstrous political leaders in a century, you know. ... They rise to power because they're so certain they have no doubts. Their minds are already made up. Somebody said of Hitler, a journalist who interviewed Hitler in 1936, before the war, she said, "Hitler has in his library 1,000 books. He hasn't read any one of them, but of course he doesn't need to because his mind is already made up." And I find that the most apocalyptic, frightening vision of a man, and I think it's the same with Lecter. He knows with absolute certainty what he is and what everyone else is around him.
Mercedes McCambridge, who voiced the devil in The Exorcist
interviewed in 1981
GROSS: How did you figure out what the right speech [for the voice of the devil in The Exorcist] would be? And the wheezing sound?
MERCEDES McCAMBRIDGE: I had to vomit on the screen, you see the green vomit from the girl's mouth, the bile, and it comes out in a projectile kind of way. Well, what it is, is pea soup with corn flakes in it to make the bumps of it. Now, I had to make that sound and the way I finally did it, and it was only through stumbling and invention again, as [Russian theater practitioner Konstantin] Stanislavski says, you utilize it.
I would have them bring me apples, sections of apple, and I would put a whole bunch of those mushy apples in my mouth. And then from a Dixie cup, I would put in two eggs that had been just broken into the cup, not mixed up, just the yolk lying there looking at you, two of those. ... I had to time that precisely to the frame by swallowing these sections of apple, which were to be the lumps and then the eggs down to mid-gullet and then forcing the diaphragm muscles and then throwing it up on the eight microphones covered with a tarp. Oh, that's very hard to do! You have a hard time doing that. Again, Stanislavski says you can utilize anything that's ever happened to you. All my life I wheezed, particularly when I was smoking. Thank God. I don't know if I could play the demon in the same way now because I don't smoke anymore.
George Romero, director of Night of the Living Dead
interviewed in 1988
GROSS: Tom Savini, who's done a lot of the special effects for your movie, said in his book that he wasn't happy with how the stage blood photographed in Dawn of the Dead, which is the second in your zombie trilogy. And I wonder if you felt that way, too?
GEORGE ROMERO: I liked it. Tom and I will always argue about it. I like the fact that it looked comic book. Tom felt it looked too bright red, it didn't look real. And I feel that that helps ease the ease, the pain a little bit...
GROSS: How did you come up with the way you wanted the zombies in your zombie movies to walk? Did you demonstrate for them how you wanted them to look?
ROMERO: No. It's funny, when you have 40 people in makeup looking at you and you're trying to direct them and tell them what you want them to do, if you make the slightest little arm movement and then in the next shot, everyone makes that arm movement. I pretty much leave it up to them and just ask them to do whatever they think a zombie might do if it had just recently come back [from the dead] and had stiff limbs ... because truly, if you demonstrate at all, then all of a sudden you get everyone doing exactly that. And the only way that I've found to keep everyone doing their own thing is to let them do whatever they want to do.
Sissy Spacek, star of Carrie
interviewed in 2012
GROSS: In the final scene, after you've been dead and laid to rest, the Amy Irving character comes to visit your grave and there's beautiful music playing and suddenly your hand shoots out from beneath the earth and everybody in the audience screams or jumps. The director, Brian DePalma, suggested getting a stunt person, a body double to do that part, just like the hand coming out of the grave. But you insisted that it be your hand and that you [would] be buried. When you see the film with other people ... are you glad it's your hand when you see people's reaction to that scene?
SISSY SPACEK: Oh, absolutely. I laughed about that — I do all my own foot and hand work and always have! When I was in New York and Carrie came out, I would go to theaters just for the last 5 minutes of the film to watch everyone jump out of their chairs. Because if you know it's coming, the film ends, as Brian said, about eight times, and so your people are all relaxed, the music is really beautiful and relaxing and all of a sudden that comes up and people just go crazy.
Kathy Bates, star of Misery
interviewed in 1990 about the film's infamous hobbling scene
KATHY BATES: I put a board between his legs and I break his ankles.
GROSS: This is the scene that you walk away thinking, "Oh, gosh, I hope I don't think about this scene very often." It really hurts to watch it.
BATES: Yeah. My sister, who's had a problem with her ankles, said it was particularly difficult for her.
GROSS: What did you actually hit?
BATES: Well, I actually hit a prosthetic leg that was built for us by the special effects team ... and they built a couple of really very realistic legs that we used in that particular shot.
GROSS: Did this image haunt you?
BATES: No, it was more of a technical problem for me, Terry. And I think it was more of a difficult shot in terms of camera angles. And so we'd gone through it several times. That was what I was more interested in, was trying to get it right than anything else.
GROSS: What was your reaction when the first time you saw it on screen?
BATES: I thought it looked great. I couldn't believe it worked so well.
Danny Miller and Roberta Shorrock produced and edited the audio of this interview. Bridget Bentz, Molly Seavy-Nesper and Beth Novey adapted it for the web.
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Leading franchisor of gifting and fresh fruit snacks, treats and arrangements bringing widely recognized brand to new regions, actively seeking franchise agreements
ATLANTA, Sept. 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Edible Arrangements, the largest global franchisor of stores offering fresh fruit snacks, dipped treats and fresh fruit arrangements and the United States' favorite gifting company, is looking to expand its presence in "The Last Frontier" with a goal of breaking into the market and opening four new franchise stores across Alaska by the end of 2023. Most franchise ownership opportunities are available in the greater Anchorage region, but the brand has also identified Juneau and Fairbanks as destinations ready to take on fruitful opportunities.
With 1000+ franchise locations worldwide, Edible Arrangements is bringing to Alaska massive business opportunities – rivaled only by the size of the Denali – for the state's aspiring business owners and entrepreneurs to reap the benefits. Edible Arrangements' robust catalog of gifts, including fresh fruit arrangements, chocolate Dipped Fruit®, fresh fruit smoothies, fresh produce boxes, fresh flowers arrangements, platters and more, have become a part of all of life's sweetest and most precious moments for people around the world. The brand intends to ensure communities across Alaska can experience the same under the leadership of strong local partners as franchise owners.
"Edible has been around for more than two decades, and it's about time we bring the brand recognized by the masses for sweetening moments that should be remembered that we're known for to the great state of Alaska," said Ramzi Daklouche, vice president of franchise sales at Edible. "As a recognized industry leader for the work done across franchising, Edible is opening up new opportunities to invest in with an innovative and disruptive business model that includes expanded product offerings, dedicated field support, robust expansion plans, and a vision for the future that's shared by our experienced team."
With no franchise locations currently open and operating in the area, Edible Arrangements is building momentum to break into the Alaskan market, seeking multi-unit investors looking to grow their business endeavors. Eligible prospects should possess the ability to invest approximately $183,600 to $409,700 per franchise location.
Edible Arrangements offers its franchisees comprehensive corporate and onsite training, unparalleled technology, daily store support and national brand recognition marketing programs. Multi-unit store development plans and financing options are also available for qualified applicants and incentive programs for veterans and first responders.
"I am delighted for the opportunity for interested entrepreneurs in Alaska to join the incredible ecosystem and Edible Arrangements team," said Uri Geva, an Edible Arrangements franchise owner with 28 locations across three states. "Business ownership with Edible Arrangements has given me opportunities I could never have imagined. Edible Arrangements' omnichannel business model allows for growth and ability to expand all while giving our guests more ways to gift, treat, and shop for the people they care about - making every experience with our gifts meaningful to all."
Potential prospects interested in learning more about Edible Arrangements and its growth opportunities in Alaska, the rest of the United States and Canada are invited to visit ediblefranchise.com.
Edible® is the world's favorite gifting company and parent company of Edible Arrangements®, the world's largest franchisor of stores offering fresh fruit snacks, dipped treats and fresh fruit arrangements with more than 1,000 locations worldwide. Since its founding in 1999, Edible has been recognized as an industry leader for the work done across its brands in franchising, eCommerce initiative and gifting, ranking first in its category in Entrepreneur magazine's annual "Franchise 500," Entrepreneur's Top 40 of "Fastest Growing Franchises'' and "America's Top Global Franchises," as well as being included among the "Inc. 5000" list of the fastest growing privately-held companies. Edible's robust line of gifts, including fresh fruit arrangements, chocolate Dipped Fruit®, fresh fruit smoothies, fresh produce boxes, fresh flowers and more, can be ordered through any local Edible store or online at edible.com. Edible has franchise opportunities in many key markets in the United States and Canada. For more information, visit ediblefranchise.com.
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TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — A bill created to protect animals was the bark of the town after it was filed last week.
Sen. Lauren Book (D-Broward), the Florida minority leader, filed Senate Bill 932 to protect cats and dogs and other animal test subjects from harm. The bill also contained a provision about dogs and car travel, including a potential ban on letting pooches stick their heads out of the window while on rides.
After getting some feedback from the public, Book said she plans to amend the bill during the March legislative session, taking out that ban out while preserving the rest of the safety measures that were introduced.
“Our family has three dogs—two of which are almost 175 pounds each and love sticking their heads out the window—so I welcome and appreciate all public comment on this issue, which is only one piece of a complete proposed overhaul of the state’s animal welfare system as brought to me by veterinarians and advocates,” Book said in a statement. “We can easily amend this piece out of the bill while protecting the intent of the animal welfare community and vets who proposed the policy because of unintended injuries they’ve treated — and we will. In the meantime, let’s all invest in a good pair of ‘doggles’ to keep our furry friends safe.”
The bill would still make it illegal for cats to be declawed outside of medical necessity, as well as prohibit animal testing for cosmetics and other products meant for human use.
As previously reported, the bill would make it so product manufacturers cannot use their test products on any “live, nonhuman vertebrate” animals.
If the bill passes both chambers and gets approval from the governor, violators would face a $5,000 initial penalty, as well as additional $1,000 penalties for each day of a continued violation. Pursuit of enforcement and penalties would be carried out by the Attorney General, a state attorney, or municipal attorneys where the violation occurred, according to the bill text.
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Mets vs. Dodgers Probable Starting Pitchers Today - July 15
The New York Mets (42-49) bring a three-game losing run into a home matchup versus the Los Angeles Dodgers (52-38), at 7:15 PM ET on Saturday.
This contest's pitching matchup is set, as the Mets will send Kodai Senga (7-5) to the mound, while Tony Gonsolin (5-3) will answer the bell for the Dodgers.
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Mets vs. Dodgers Pitcher Matchup Info
- Date: Saturday, July 15, 2023
- Time: 7:15 PM ET
- TV: FOX
- Location: Queens, New York
- Venue: Citi Field
- Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo!
- Probable Pitchers: Senga - NYM (7-5, 3.31 ERA) vs Gonsolin - LAD (5-3, 3.86 ERA)
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Mets Probable Starting Pitcher Tonight: Kodai Senga
- Senga (7-5) will take to the mound for the Mets and make his 17th start of the season.
- The right-hander last pitched on Thursday, July 6, when he gave up one earned run and allowed four hits in eight innings against the Arizona Diamondbacks.
- The 30-year-old has pitched in 16 games this season with a 3.31 ERA and 11.3 strikeouts per nine innings with a batting average against of .204.
- He has earned a quality start six times in 16 starts this season.
- Senga has five starts in a row of five innings or more.
- He has three appearances with no earned runs allowed in 16 chances this season.
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Dodgers Probable Starting Pitcher Tonight: Tony Gonsolin
- Gonsolin (5-3) gets the starting nod for the Dodgers in his 14th start of the season. He's put together a 3.86 ERA in 67 2/3 innings pitched, with 54 strikeouts.
- The right-hander last appeared on Saturday, July 8 against the Los Angeles Angels, when he threw 6 2/3 innings, allowing four earned runs while giving up seven hits.
- In 13 games this season, the 29-year-old has put up an ERA of 3.86, with 7.2 strikeouts per nine innings. Opponents are batting .200 against him.
- Gonsolin is looking to record his fourth quality start of the year in this game.
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17-year-old American cyclist killed while training for mountain bike world championships
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (AP) — Seventeen-year-old American cyclist Magnus White, who was scheduled to race at the upcoming world championships in Scotland, was killed Saturday when he was struck by a vehicle on a training ride near his home in Boulder, Colorado.
USA Cycling announced his death in a statement Sunday.
White was a rising multidisciplinary star, winning a junior national championship in cyclocross in 2021 and earning a place on the U.S. national team. He competed with the team in Europe ahead of last year’s cyclocross world championships, and he was picked to represent the U.S. again at this year’s cyclocross worlds in the Netherlands.
White began to dabble in road cycling and mountain biking this season. He was on one of his final training rides before the junior world mountain bike championships in Glasgow, Scotland, when the accident occurred.
He is survived by his parents, Michael and Jill, and his brother, Eero.
“He was a rising star in the off-road cycling scene and his passion for cycling was evident through his racing and camaraderie with his teammates and local community,” USA Cycling said in a statement. “We offer our heartfelt condolences to the White family, his teammates, friends, and the Boulder community during this incredibly difficult time.”
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HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WHNT) – News 19 has obtained the audio from Huntsville police radios during an officer-involved shooting Tuesday. The shooting left one Huntsville police officer in critical condition, another died as a result of his injuries.
Officer Garrett Crumby died at Huntsville Hospital after police say Juan Laws shot him outside of an apartment building at Governor’s House complex. Officer Albert Morin was also shot, critically injured and rushed into emergency surgery at Huntsville Hospital. Morin is expected to recover from his injuries.
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Rescuers in a remote area of the Atlantic Ocean raced against time early Tuesday to find a missing submersible carrying five people on a mission to document the wreckage of the Titanic.
The carbon-fiber submersible named the Titan, part of a mission by OceanGate Expeditions, carried a pilot, a renowned British adventurer, two members of an iconic Pakistani business family and a Titanic expert. Authorities reported the vessel overdue Sunday night about 435 miles (700 kilometers) south of St. John’s, Newfoundland, according to Canada's Joint Rescue Coordination Center.
Every passing minute, however, puts the Titan's crew at greater risk. The submersible had a 96-hour oxygen supply when it put to sea at roughly 6 a.m. Sunday, according to David Concannon, an adviser to OceanGate. That means the oxygen supply could run out by approximately 6 a.m. Thursday.
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“It is a remote area — and it is a challenge to conduct a search in that remote area,” said Rear Adm. John Mauger, a commander for the U.S. Coast Guard, which also is searching for the Titan.
Mauger told NBC’s “Today” show on Tuesday that his crews were working to prioritize underwater search efforts and get equipment there that can be helpful to the search.
“We’re working very, very hard to make sure that we bring all assets ... to bring leading technical experts to understand what capability is available, what capability we can get to the team," he said.
The Canadian research icebreaker Polar Prince, which was supporting the Titan, reportedly lost contact with the vessel about an hour and 45 minutes after it submerged. The Polar Prince was to continue to do surface searches throughout the night and a Canadian Boeing P-8 Poseidon reconnaissance aircraft will resume their surface and subsurface search in the morning, the U.S. Coast Guard said on Twitter. Two U.S. Lockheed C-130 Hercules aircraft also have conducted overflights.
The Canadian military also dropped sonar buoys to listen for any possible sounds from the Titan.
Ship-tracking satellite data from MarineTraffic.com analyzed by The Associated Press showed the Polar Prince some 430 miles (690 kilometers) southeast of St. John's on Tuesday morning. The Bahamas-flagged cable layer Deep Energy was nearby as well, likely assisting in the surface search.
In an earlier email to the AP, Concannon said he was supposed to be on the dive but could not go. He said officials were working to get a remotely operated vehicle that can reach a depth of 3.7 miles (6 kilometers) to the site as soon as possible.
OceanGate’s expeditions to the Titanic wreck site include archaeologists and marine biologists. The company also brings people who pay to come along, known as “mission specialists.” They take turns operating sonar equipment and performing other tasks in the five-person submersible.
The Coast Guard said Monday that there was one pilot and four “mission specialists” aboard. However, OceanGate's website suggests that the fifth person aboard may be a so-called “content expert” who guides the paying customers.
OceanGate said its focus was on those aboard and their families.
“We are deeply thankful for the extensive assistance we have received from several government agencies and deep sea companies in our efforts to reestablish contact with the submersible,” it said in a statement.
OceanGate CEO Stockton Rush told The Associated Press in June 2021 that each dive would typically include a pilot, a researcher and three mission specialists. He said the mission specialists would operate sonar equipment and cameras as well as handle communications and possibly drive the Titan.
“So, we have a text messaging system — actually two of them. So, someone will be on communication, typing messages back and forth. And then everybody, conditions permitting, will get to drive the sub. So, assuming that the visibility is pretty good and the currents aren’t bad, and we’re not next to the wreck, they’ll have a chance to drive the sub.”
Rush called the Titan's technology “very cutting edge," and said it was developed with the help of NASA and Boeing and a number of aerospace manufacturers.
“This is the only submersible – crude submersible – that’s made of carbon fiber and titanium; largest carbon fiber structure that we know of. It’s 5-inch-thick carbon fiber, three-and-a-quarter inch thick titanium," Rush said.
Authorities have yet to formally identify those on board, though some names have been confirmed.
British businessman Hamish Harding, who lives in Dubai in the United Arab Emirates, was one of the mission specialists, according to Action Aviation, a company for which Harding serves as chairman. The company’s managing director, Mark Butler, told the AP the crew set out Friday.
“There is still plenty of time to facilitate a rescue mission, there is equipment on board for survival in this event,” Butler said. “We’re all hoping and praying he comes back safe and sound.”
Harding is a billionaire adventurer who holds three Guinness World Records, including the longest duration at full ocean depth by a crewed vessel. In March 2021, he and ocean explorer Victor Vescovo dived to the lowest depth of the Mariana Trench. In June 2022, he went into space on Blue Origin’s New Shepard rocket.
Also on board were Pakistani nationals Shahzada Dawood and his son Suleman, according to a family statement sent to the AP. The Dawoods belong to one of Pakistan's most prominent families. Their eponymous firm invests across the country in agriculture, industries and the health sector.
“We are very grateful for the concern being shown by our colleagues and friends and would like to request everyone to pray for their safety while granting the family privacy at this time,” the statement said. “The family is well looked after and are praying to Allah for the safe return of their family members.”
Shahzada Dawood also is on the board of trustees for the California-based SETI Institute that searches for extraterrestrial intelligence.
French explorer and Titanic expert Paul-Henry Nargeolet also was on board, according to David Gallo, a senior adviser for strategic initiatives and special projects at RMS Titanic. Gallo identified Nargeolet, a friend who has led multiple expeditions to the Titanic, on Tuesday during an interview with CNN.
The expedition was OceanGate’s third annual voyage to chronicle the deterioration of Titanic, which struck an iceberg and sank in 1912, killing all but about 700 of the roughly 2,200 passengers and crew. Since the wreckage’s discovery in 1985, it has been slowly succumbing to metal-eating bacteria.
OceanGate’s website had described the “mission support fee” for the 2023 expedition as $250,000 a person.
Unlike submarines that leave and return to port under their own power, submersibles require a ship to launch and recover them. OceanGate hired the Polar Prince to ferry dozens of people and the submersible craft to the North Atlantic wreck site. The submersible would make multiple dives in one expedition.
The expedition was scheduled to depart from St. John’s, Newfoundland, in early May and finish up at the end of June, according to documents filed by the company in April with a U.S. District Court in Virginia that oversees Titanic matters.
CBS journalist David Pogue, who went on the trip last year, noted his vessel got turned around looking for the Titanic.
“There’s no GPS underwater, so the surface ship is supposed to guide the sub to the shipwreck by sending text messages,” Pogue said in a segment aired on CBS Sunday Morning. “But on this dive, communications somehow broke down. The sub never found the wreck.”
The submersible, named Titan, is capable of diving 2.4 miles (4 kilometers) “with a comfortable safety margin,” OceanGate said in its court filing.
It weighs 20,000 pounds (9,072 kilograms) in the air, but is ballasted to be neutrally buoyant once it reaches the seafloor, the company said.
Experts said Monday that rescuers face steep challenges.
Alistair Greig, a professor of marine engineering at University College London, said submersibles typically have a drop weight, which is “a mass they can release in the case of an emergency to bring them up to the surface using buoyancy.”
“If there was a power failure and/or communication failure, this might have happened, and the submersible would then be bobbing about on the surface waiting to be found,” Greig said.
Another scenario is a leak in the pressure hull, in which case the prognosis is not good, he said.
“If it has gone down to the seabed and can’t get back up under its own power, options are very limited," Greig said. “While the submersible might still be intact, if it is beyond the continental shelf, there are very few vessels that can get that deep, and certainly not divers.”
Even if they could go that deep, he doubts they could attach to the hatch of OceanGate's submersible.
Associated Press writers Danica Kirka, Jill Lawless and Sylvia Hui in London, Robert Gillies in Toronto, Olga R. Rodriguez in San Francisco, Jon Gambrell in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, and Munir Ahmed in Islamabad contributed to this report.
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WASHINGTON, March 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Teamsters Freight Division is calling on ArcBest to invest in its workforce at ABF Freight following the recent sale of its FleetNet subsidiary to Cox Enterprises for $100 million.
ArcBest is the parent company of ABF Freight, which employs more than 8,000 Teamsters nationwide. FleetNet is a fleet maintenance company owned by ArcBest.
"Our members at ABF are the driving force behind ArcBest's corporate success. Teamsters make this company profitable, and we're going to demand that this sale benefits workers, not just executives and shareholders," said Teamsters National Freight Director John A. Murphy.
On Dec. 31, ArcBest had $158.4 million cash on hand. The proceeds from the sale, $75 million after taxes and expenses, are estimated to increase the company's available cash nearly 50 percent. Because of the sale, ArcBest's board of directors has increased the total amount available under the company's common stock repurchase program by nearly $100 million – from $26.5 million to $125 million.
The Teamsters current national agreement with ABF Freight expires June 30.
"This company can clearly afford to invest in its Teamster workforce, and we are going to demand everything our members deserve at the table. ArcBest's financial success is a direct result of our members' hard work at ABF, and we are going to demand the wages and working conditions they deserve," Murphy said.
Founded in 1903, the International Brotherhood of Teamsters represents 1.2 million hardworking people in the U.S., Canada, and Puerto Rico. Visit Teamster.org for more information. Follow us on Twitter @Teamsters and "like" us on Facebook at Facebook.com/teamsters.
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IRVING, Texas, May 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- State Bank of Texas (SBT) is the number one, top-performing community bank with more than $1 billion in assets as ranked by the Independent Community Bankers of America® (ICBA) for 2023. The ICBA compiled this year's rankings to recognize community banks that are consistently high performers. Using FDIC data, they took pre-tax return-on-assets (ROA) figures from the past three years, with the most recent year more heavily weighted.
SBT credits its growth to being owner operated and as such, can adapt quickly to market demands and client needs. Additionally, being focused on hospitality lending contributed to the bank's growth and success. During the COVID-19 crisis, when many banks halted lending to hotels, SBT saw an opportunity to acquire new clients. By helping to finance new hotel owners and assist them on their entrepreneurial journey, SBT is seen as more than just a lender or a bank.
"Combined, our owners and board own nearly 165 hotels in the US. That knowledge and experience is of significant benefit to the health of our business and to our clients," said Sushil Patel, President, SBT. "Our clients understand the value of having a lender they can contact at any time. SBT, as a community bank, is best positioned to serve their financial needs, making their dreams a reality. We didn't create hospitality lending, but we're making it better."
About ICBA
The Independent Community Bankers of America® creates and promotes an environment where community banks flourish. ICBA is dedicated exclusively to representing the interests of the community banking industry and its membership through effective advocacy, best-in-class education, and high-quality products and services.
With nearly 50,000 locations nationwide, community banks employ nearly 700,000 Americans and are the only physical banking presence in one in three U.S. counties. Holding $5.8 trillion in assets, $4.8 trillion in deposits, and $3.8 trillion in loans to consumers, small businesses and the agricultural community, community banks channel local deposits into the Main Streets and neighborhoods they serve, spurring job creation, fostering innovation and fueling their customers' dreams in communities throughout America. For more information, visit ICBA's website at www.icba.org.
About State Bank of Texas
State Bank of Texas (SBT) as founded in 1987 by hotelier Chan Patel and continues to be owned and operated by the Patel family, with Chan Patel (father) serving as CEO, Sushil Patel (son) as President, and Rajan Patel (son) as Chief Lending Officer and EVP. As the largest Indian American-owned bank in the U.S., the bank focuses on lending within the hospitality industry. According to the Mortgage Bankers Association, in 2022 SBT was the top originator of commercial real estate loans for hotels/motels, by the number of loans in the country. For more information, visit statebnk.com. Follow SBT on social at LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter.
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WASHINGTON — The U.S. economy has contracted for two straight quarters, intensifying fears that the nation is on the cusp of a recession — if not already in one — barely two years after the pandemic recession officially ended.
Six months of contraction is a long-held informal definition of a recession. Yet nothing is simple in the post-pandemic economy. Its direction has confounded Federal Reserve policymakers and many private economists since growth screeched to a halt in March 2020 as COVID-19 struck and 20 million Americans were suddenly thrown out of work.
One sector of the economy that has remained defiantly buoyant is the jobs market. On Friday, the Labor Department said America’s hiring boom continued in July as employers added a surprising 528,000 jobs despite raging inflation and rising anxiety about a recession. July’s hiring was up from 398,000 in June.
Even as the economy shrank over the first half of this year, employers added 2.7 million jobs — more than in most entire years before the pandemic struck. And the unemployment rate has sunk to 3.5%, near a half-century low. Robust hiring and exceedingly low unemployment aren’t consistent with a recession.
While most economists — and Fed Chair Jerome Powell — have said they don’t think the economy is in recession, many increasingly expect an economic downturn to begin later this year or next.
Either way, with inflation raging at its highest level in four decades, Americans’ purchasing power is eroding. The pain is being felt disproportionately by lower-income and Black and Hispanic households, many of whom are struggling to pay for higher-cost essentials like food, gas and rent. Compounding those pressures, the Fed is jacking up interest rates at the fastest pace since the early 1980s, thereby magnifying borrowing costs for homes and cars and credit card purchases.
As a result, regardless of whether a recession has officially begun, Americans have increasingly soured on the economy.
So how, exactly, do we know when an economy is in recession? Here are some answers to such questions:
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WHO DECIDES WHEN A RECESSION HAS STARTED?
Recessions are officially declared by the obscure-sounding National Bureau of Economic Research, a group of economists whose Business Cycle Dating Committee defines a recession as “a significant decline in economic activity that is spread across the economy and lasts more than a few months.”
The committee considers trends in hiring as a key measure in determining recessions. It also assesses many other data points, including gauges of income, employment, inflation-adjusted spending, retail sales and factory output. It puts heavy weight on jobs and a gauge of inflation-adjusted income that excludes government support payments such as Social Security.
Yet the NBER typically doesn’t declare a recession until well after one has begun, sometimes for up to a year. Economists consider a half-point rise in the unemployment rate, averaged over several months, as the most historically reliable sign of a downturn.
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DO TWO STRAIGHT QUARTERS OF ECONOMIC CONTRACTION EQUAL A RECESSION?
That’s a common rule of thumb, but it isn’t an official definition.
Still, in the past, it has been a useful measure. Michael Strain, an economist at the right-leaning American Enterprise Institute, notes that in each of the past 10 times that the economy shrank for two consecutive quarters, a recession has resulted.
Still, even Strain isn’t sure we’re in recession now. Like many economists, he notes that the underlying drivers of the economy — consumer spending, business investment, home purchases — all grew in the first quarter.
Overall gross domestic product — the broadest measure of the nation’s output — declined at a 1.6% annual rate from January through March because of one-off factors, including a sharp jump in imports and a post-holiday season drop in businesses’ inventories. Many economists expect that when GDP is revised later this year, the first quarter may even turn out to be positive.
“The basic story is that the economy is growing but still slowing, and that slowdown really accelerated in the second quarter,” Strain said.
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DON’T A LOT OF PEOPLE THINK A RECESSION IS COMING?
Yes, because many people now feel more financially burdened. With wage gains trailing inflation for most people, higher prices for such essentials as gas, food, and rent have eroded Americans’ spending power,
This week, Walmart reported that higher gas and food costs have forced its shoppers to reduce their purchases of discretionary spending such as new clothing, a clear sign that consumer spending, a key driver of the economy, is weakening. The nation’s largest retailer, Walmart reduced its profit outlook and said it will have to discount more items like furniture and electronics.
And the Fed’s rate hikes have caused average mortgage rates to nearly double to 4.99%, causing a sharp fall in home sales and construction.
Higher rates will also likely weigh on businesses’ willingness to invest in new buildings, machinery and other equipment. If companies reduce spending and investment, they’ll also start to slow hiring. Rising caution among companies about spending freely could lead eventually to layoffs. If the economy were to lose jobs and the public were to grow more fearful, consumers would further reduce spending.
The Fed’s rapid rate hikes have raised the likelihood of recession in the next two years to nearly 50%, Goldman Sachs economists have said. And Bank of America economists now forecast a “mild” recession later this year, while Deutsche Bank expects a recession early next year.
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WHAT ARE SOME SIGNS OF AN IMPENDING RECESSION?
The clearest signal that a recession is under way, economists say, would be a steady rise in job losses and a surge in unemployment. In the past, an increase in the unemployment rate of three-tenths of a percentage point, on average over the previous three months, has meant that a recession will soon follow.
Many economists monitor the number of people who seek unemployment benefits each week, which indicates whether layoffs are worsening. Weekly applications for jobless aid, averaged over the past four weeks, have risen for eight straight weeks to nearly 250,000, the highest level since last November. While that is a potentially concerning sign, it is still a low level historically.
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ANY OTHER SIGNALS TO WATCH FOR?
Many economists also monitor changes in the interest payments, or yields, on different bonds for a recession signal known as an “inverted yield curve.” This occurs when the yield on the 10-year Treasury falls below the yield on a short-term Treasury, such as the 3-month T-bill. That is unusual. Normally, longer-term bonds pay investors a richer yield in exchange for tying up their money for a longer period.
Inverted yield curves generally mean that investors foresee a recession that will compel the Fed to slash rates. Inverted curves often predate recessions. Still, it can take 18 to 24 months for a downturn to arrive after the yield curve inverts.
For the past two weeks, the yield on the two-year Treasury has exceeded the 10-year yield, suggesting that markets expect a recession soon. Many analysts say, though, that comparing the 3-month yield to the 10-year has a better recession-forecasting track record. Those rates are not inverted now.
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WILL THE FED KEEP RAISING RATES EVEN AS THE ECONOMY SLOWS?
The economy’s flashing signals — slowing growth with strong hiring — have put the Fed in a tough spot. Chair Jerome Powell is aiming for a “soft landing,” in which the economy weakens enough to slow hiring and wage growth without causing a recession and brings inflation back to the Fed’s 2% target.
But Powell has acknowledged that such an outcome has grown more difficult to achieve. Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and China’s COVID-19 lockdowns have driven up prices for energy food, and many manufactured parts in the U.S.
Powell has also indicated that if necessary, the Fed will keep raising rates even amid a weak economy if that’s what’s needed to tame inflation.
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Brockton boutique robbed; costly police details: 5 top stories last week
BROCKTON − The Fourth of July has become a day for parades, celebrations, barbecues, and fireworks exploding across the sky. Here are family-friendly activities to celebrate the holiday and other places to see spectacular fireworks in the Brockton area.
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In case you missed it, here are five stories of the top stories from the past week throughout the Brockton area.
Here's why Brockton police details cost so much and switch to civilian flaggers imploded
When The Enterprise recently crunched the numbers for the highest-paid Brockton employees, there were some staggering paychecks, including two police officers who topped $400,000 a year in total compensation — thanks in no small part to paid details. Expenses of details are covered by the government agency or company that needs it, but it still passes through police departments in order to get to the officers. This got us wondering whatever happened to former Gov. Deval Patrick's efforts to rein in these huge costs by switching in some cases to civilian flaggers on worksites.
Here's why police details cost so much:Here's why Brockton police details cost so much and switch to civilian flaggers imploded
Tasho father-son duo, of Easton, sustaining a dynasty at Brockton Four Ball golf tournament
In pursuit of dethroning the dynasty, Arthur Zelmati and Zak Kovat gave it all they had. The tandem birdied on the 16th hole to set up a grand finish. It's rare that the Tasho team is pushed to the brink at the end of the Brockton Golf Association's Four Ball Golf Tournament. Steve Tasho Sr., with help from an array of sidekicks over the years, has earned the top spot 16 times since 1978. At 14-under through three days and 198 total strokes, the father-son duo from Easton walked off the green with smiles and a collective exhale. It was their fourth tournament win in five years.
Tasho father-son duo sustaining dynasty:Tasho father-son duo, of Easton, sustaining a dynasty at Brockton Four Ball golf tournament
Shopping for a bargain? Avon's BinStar has something for you
A bargain hunters' paradise has launched itself into Avon with deals as low as one dollar. BinStar, a new retail concept, is hoping to shake the way people in the area shop when it comes to electronics, games, beauty, clothing, and much more while saving the environment. The business is on a mission to make retail landfill-free by turning high-quality merchandise returned to e-commerce and brick-and-mortar stores into treasure for its customers.
BinStar has something for you:Shopping for a bargain? Avon's BinStar has something for you
18-year-old from Middleboro charged in triple stabbing of other teens
A Middleboro teen accused of stabbing three other teens will face a judge Thursday to determine if he can be released from custody or whether he poses a significant danger to the public if released. Middleboro Police charged Jayden Wainwright, 18, with attempted murder and three counts of assault and battery with a dangerous weapon.
18-year-old charged in triple stabbing:18-year-old from Middleboro charged in triple stabbing of other teens
Brockton boutique robbed in broad daylight across from courthouse
A store owner's dreams were shattered Wednesday as a suspect broke in and stole all the money in the register of Charming Closet, a newly opened fashion boutique in downtown Brockton. Jacinta Monteiro, the owner of Charming Closet, got a call from her husband that tore her heart apart. “Jecy, they broke into the store,” Chris Fernandez said. The boutique's door was smashed open with no merchandise stolen.
Brockton boutique robberd:'I feel invaded': Brockton boutique robbed in broad daylight across from courthouse
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BRUSSELS, April 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- At the World Quality Selections held in Brussels, Belgium, winners of the Monde Selection 2023 Quality Awards were announced. Yili was awarded five prizes, including a gold, three silver, and one bronze, for its flagship products: INIKIN Volcanic Mineral Water, Yili Organic Camel Milk Powder, PlantiFresh, Meiyitian Lactobacillus Drink White, and Yili Ledou Milk Crisp Cup. This marks another important recognition of Yili's high-quality products, following its recent success at the World Food Innovation Awards 2023.
Monde Selection, also known as the World Quality Selections, is a global leader in evaluating the quality of consumer products. It brings together a jury of eminent experts to evaluate the quality, taste and other attributes of products in accordance with a rigid evaluation procedure and stringent standards. The jury is composed of independent international experts in their own fields, including water tasters, flavor technologists, Michelin-starred chefs, professional food critics, members of Euro-Toques, and members of the Mastercooks of Belgium.
The award winner INIKIN Volcanic Mineral Water is naturally filtered through igneous volcanic rock and contains 5 kinds of volcanic minerals. With a smooth and sweet taste, the high-quality beverage brings health benefits to consumers.
Yili Organic Camel Milk Powder is made from 100% pure organic milk from Bactrian camels in the Alxa Desert and contains more than 20 different kinds of natural nutrients.
PlantiFresh, Yili's first low-temperature plant-based drink, is produced via a single-enzyme hydrolysis reaction to extract the sweetness of oats, allowing consumers to enjoy a healthy and delicious drink.
Meiyitian Lactobacillus Drink White is a refreshing fat-free active lactobacillus milk beverage with 25% less sugar. Produced via a unique fermentation process, the product benefits consumers' gastrointestinal health by helping to reduce the digestive burden.
Yili Ledou Milk Crisp Cup, produced with milk imported from New Zealand as well as real fruits and prebiotics, provides the higher amounts of nutrients needed to support children's healthy growth and development while also having a wonderful taste.
The five awards from Monde Selection provide strong recognition of Yili's outstanding performance on quality, taste and innovation and demonstrate the Group's deep understanding of consumers' needs and commitment to its concept of "no innovation, no future."
Commenting on Yili's achievement, Dr. Zhanyou Yun, Vice President of Yili Group, said that following its "New Vision for Value Creation," Yili will continue to advance its innovation strategies to provide consumers with higher-quality products and services, support the high-quality development of the global healthy food industry, and strive to fulfill its dream of "World Integrally Sharing Health."
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A Midland woman was jailed on an alleged felonious assault charge Saturday after threatening a woman with an ax.
Adrianna Hackworth, 31, was arrested at about 12:30 p.m. Saturday without incident.
Midland County Sheriff's deputies were called to a Homer Township resident regarding an assault against a 26-year-old woman. She was lodged in the Midland County Jail and charged with a count of felonious assault.
Midland County Sheriff Myron Greene said Hackworth allegedly used an ax to threaten the victim. The 26-year-old was not injured by the weapon.
Hackworth was arraigned Monday on the charge before 75th District Court Magistrate Gerald Ladwig. She is set for a probable cause hearing at 1 p.m. Aug. 9 and a preliminary exam at 2 p.m. Aug. 16, both in front of Judge Michael Carpenter.
In Michigan, a felonious assault is punishable by a sentence of up to four years in prison and a $2,000 fine. | https://www.ourmidland.com/news/police_and_courts/article/Midland-woman-charged-in-felonious-assault-17327767.php | 2022-07-26 20:03:21 | 0 | https://www.ourmidland.com/news/police_and_courts/article/Midland-woman-charged-in-felonious-assault-17327767.php |
Alabama State vs. Florida A&M Women's Basketball Predictions & Picks - February 18
Published: Feb. 14, 2023 at 3:49 PM CST|Updated: 2 hours ago
Saturday's contest between the Alabama State Lady Hornets (12-12) and the Florida A&M Rattlerettes (5-19) at Dunn-Oliver Acadome has a projected final score of 70-62 based on our computer prediction, with a favored Alabama State squad taking home the win. Tipoff is at 4:30 PM ET on February 18.
In their last outing on Monday, the Lady Hornets secured a 66-61 victory against Mississippi Valley State.
Alabama State vs. Florida A&M Game Info
- When: Saturday, February 18, 2023 at 4:30 PM ET
- Where: Dunn-Oliver Acadome in Montgomery, Alabama
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Alabama State vs. Florida A&M Score Prediction
- Prediction: Alabama State 70, Florida A&M 62
Alabama State Schedule Analysis
- In their best win of the season, the Lady Hornets defeated the Samford Bulldogs 66-61 on December 7.
- Alabama State has 11 wins against Quadrant 3 teams, tied for the 29th-most in the country.
Alabama State 2022-23 Best Wins
- 48-43 at home over Southern (No. 248) on February 6
- 72-63 at home over UAPB (No. 272) on January 4
- 71-60 on the road over UAPB (No. 272) on February 11
- 77-74 at home over Prairie View A&M (No. 276) on January 21
- 93-91 on the road over Alcorn State (No. 283) on January 9
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Alabama State Performance Insights
- The Lady Hornets have been outscored by 9.6 points per game (scoring 62.3 points per game to rank 238th in college basketball while giving up 71.9 per contest to rank 329th in college basketball) and have a -230 scoring differential overall.
- Alabama State's offense has been more productive in SWAC games this year, averaging 67.1 points per contest, compared to its overall average of 62.3 PPG.
- Offensively the Lady Hornets have performed better when playing at home this year, posting 69.1 points per game, compared to 58.9 per game on the road.
- Alabama State surrenders 62.8 points per game when playing at home this season, compared to 76.5 when playing on the road.
- In their last 10 games, the Lady Hornets have been putting up 67.6 points per game, an average that's a little higher than the 62.3 they've scored over the course of the 2022-23 season.
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Bickering bogs down Capitol riot trial of Proud Boys leaders
By MICHAEL KUNZELMAN and LINDSAY WHITEHURST
Associated Press
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Capitol riot trial for Proud Boys leaders promised to be a historic showcase for some of the most compelling evidence of an alleged plot by far-right extremists to halt the transfer of presidential power after the 2020 election.
One month into the trial, there have been plenty of fireworks, but mostly when the jury wasn’t in the courtroom.
Lawyers representing the five Proud Boys charged with seditious conspiracy have repeatedly sparred with U.S. District Judge Timothy Kelly during breaks in testimony. At least 10 times, those lawyers have argued in vain for him to declare a mistrial.
The judge regularly admonishes lawyers for interrupting him and has threatened to hold them in contempt if it continues. Two defense lawyers at one point floated the idea of withdrawing from the case if Kelly did not rule in their favor on evidentiary matters.
The barrage of bickering has bogged down the proceedings in the federal courthouse, where the Capitol can be seen in the distance from some windows. One recent day in court, defense lawyer Norm Pattis compared the trial to visiting “Gilligan’s Island,” the title and setting of the 1960s-era sitcom about a shipwrecked boat’s crew and passengers.
“It was supposed to be a three-hour tour, and people were stranded together for an infinite period while they worked out their interpersonal difficulties,” Pattis quipped.
The tension in the courtroom reflects the high stakes for the Justice Department and the defendants. It’s one of the most serious cases to emerge from the Capitol riot on Jan. 6, 2021, and former Proud Boys national chairman Enrique Tarrio is perhaps the highest profile person to be charged so far in the assault.
The Proud Boys face up to 20 years in prison if convicted of seditious conspiracy. Acquittals on the rarely used charge — which strikes at the heart of what prosecutors say happened that day — would be a setback in the government’s Jan. 6 investigation, which continues to grow two years later.
Tarrio and four lieutenants are accused of participating in a weekslong plot to keep Democrat Joe Biden out of the White House after he defeated then-President Donald Trump in the 2020 election. Prosecutors say it culminated with Proud Boys mounting a coordinated assault on the Capitol alongside hundreds of other Trump supporters.
Defense lawyers say there’s no evidence that the Proud Boys plotted to attack the Capitol and stop Congress from certifying the Electoral College vote on Jan. 6. The lawyers claim prosecutors are mischaracterizing bellicose online banter as a violent plot. They tried unsuccessfully to move the trial out of Washington, arguing that there was no way their clients could get a fair trial in front of a District of Columbia jury.
The Proud Boys trial is on a pace to last several weeks longer than last year’s landmark trial for Oath Keepers group leaders and members, who were charged in a separate Jan. 6 case.
In November, a jury convicted Oath Keepers founder Stewart Rhodes and another leader of seditious conspiracy after three days of jury selection, 26 days of testimony and two days of closing arguments. A separate trial involving members of the Oath Keepers — who face a slew of charges, but not seditious conspiracy — also got underway this month.
Jury selection for the Proud Boys case lasted 12 days. After the trial’s opening statements on Jan. 12, jurors have heard 16 days of testimony through Friday. Prosecutors are expected to rest their case in late February or early March before the defense team begins presenting testimony.
A dozen of the first 14 prosecution witnesses in the Proud Boys trial have been FBI agents and other law enforcement officials. Jurors also have heard testimony from a former Proud Boys member who cut a plea deal with prosecutors and a British documentary filmmaker who was embedded with the Proud Boys on Jan. 6.
Jurors are often kept waiting in the wings while defense lawyers challenge the admissibility of evidence. In one such exchange, Pattis urged Kelly to reconsider a ruling allowing prosecutors to introduce posts from the social media platform Parler.
“We’re offering you a lifeline here because we think you erred,” Pattis told the judge.
“Well, I’m offering you the lifeline of obeying my order,” Kelly responded.
Kelly has frequently scolded defense lawyers for interrupting and talking over him, warning that he could find them in contempt. At one point, lawyer Nicholas Smith interrupted the judge while the judge was chastising him for an earlier interruption.
One of Tarrio’s lawyers asked for a mistrial after a witness said that Tarrio had burned a Black Lives Matter banner at a protest in Washington during a December 2020 demonstration by Trump supporters.
Tarrio was arrested two days before the Jan. 6 riot, charged with vandalizing the banner and ordered to leave the city. Kelly ruled that prosecutors could discuss the vandalism, but not specific details about the banner. Prosecutors allege Tarrio remained in command of the Proud Boys on the ground on Jan. 6 even though he wasn’t there.
Carmen Hernandez, a lawyer for Proud Boys chapter leader Zachary Rehl, has repeatedly moved for mistrials, including when she accused a prosecutor of using inflammatory and misleading allegations in his opening statement. Hernandez asked for a mistrial after jurors saw violent videos of Proud Boys street fighting at rallies before Jan. 6.
“It wouldn’t be a day in this trial without a mistrial motion,” said Kelly, who denied her request.
At least one juror may have sent a signal about the sluggish pace of the trial.
J. Daniel Hull, one of Biggs’ lawyers, told the judge on Jan. 19 that he saw a juror nodding off that morning. In response, the judge told lawyers that “focusing their presentations might help that issue.”
The rancor started before the jury was even sworn in.
A day before the trial started, Hernandez said she felt compelled to withdraw from the case if the judge allowed prosecutors to show a particular video as evidence. Smith, who represents Proud Boys chapter leader Ethan Nordean, followed up with a similar comment about withdrawing if the judge didn’t rule in his favor on an evidentiary matter.
Pattis, a Connecticut-based lawyer who represents Proud Boys organizer Joe Biggs, was briefly sidelined from the case after a judge in his home state suspended his license to practice law for six months. The decision stemmed from Pattis’ handling of confidential documents during his representation of conspiracy theorist Alex Jones in a civil lawsuit. Kelly allowed Pattis to rejoin the trial after opening statements once an appeals court postponed his suspension.
The judge didn’t bring jurors into court on Feb. 6 so the lawyers could argue about the relevance of messages that Proud Boys posted on the Telegram platform. Pattis warned that the Telegram evidence alone could add two weeks to the trial “if we’re not careful.”
“I jokingly told my office I hope to be home by Easter today at the rate things are going,” Pattis added.
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Wall Street edged lower following some mixed earnings reports, as stocks remain roughly where they’ve been stuck for more than a month.
The S&P 500 fell 0.5% Tuesday, and the Dow Jones Industrial Average lost 56 points, or 0.2%. The Nasdaq fell 0.6%.
The next big milestone for the market will be Wednesday’s report on inflation, which has come down but remains high. It could dictate the Federal Reserve’s next move on interest rates. Political leaders are also meeting in Washington Tuesday to try to avoid a default on the U.S. government’s debt.
On Tuesday:
The S&P 500 fell 18.95 points, or 0.5%, to 4,119.17.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 56.88 points, or 0.2%, to 33,561.81.
The Nasdaq composite fell 77.36 points, or 0.6% to 12,179.55.
The Russell 2000 index of smaller companies fell 4.79 points, or 0.3%, to 1,749.68.
For the week:
The S&P 500 is down 17.08 points, or 0.4%.
The Dow is down 112.57 points, or 0.3%.
The Nasdaq is down 55.86 points, or 0.5%.
The Russell 2000 is down 10.20 points, or 0.6%.
For the year:
The S&P 500 is up 279.67 points, or 7.3%.
The Dow is up 414.56 points, or 1.3%.
The Nasdaq is up 1,713.07 points, or 16.4%.
The Russell 2000 is down 11.57points, or 0.7%. | https://www.sfchronicle.com/business/article/how-major-us-stock-indexes-fared-tuesday-5-9-2023-18089177.php | 2023-05-09 21:53:20 | 1 | https://www.sfchronicle.com/business/article/how-major-us-stock-indexes-fared-tuesday-5-9-2023-18089177.php |
PORT KLANG, Malaysia (AP) — Malaysian authorities said Monday they seized a container of African elephant tusks, pangolin scales and other animal skulls and bones estimated to be worth 80 million ringgit ($18 million).
The Customs Department said in a statement it discovered the contraband hidden behind sawn timber following checks on July 10 on a ship coming from Africa. This included 6,000 kilograms (13,227 pounds) of elephant tusks, 100 kilograms (220 pounds) of pangolin scales, 25 kilograms (55 pounds) of rhino horns and 300 kilograms (661 pounds) of animal skulls, bones and horns, it said.
Investigations are ongoing on the importer and shipping agent, the department said without providing further details. It was unclear if the container was meant to be shipped to other parts of Asia. Ivory tusks, rhino horns and pangolin scales are believed to have medicinal properties and are in high demand in the region. | https://www.cenlanow.com/science/ap-science/malaysia-seizes-african-tusks-pangolin-scales-worth-18m/ | 2022-07-19 03:31:14 | 1 | https://www.cenlanow.com/science/ap-science/malaysia-seizes-african-tusks-pangolin-scales-worth-18m/ |
PARIS (AP) — Many domestic and some international flights were canceled in France Friday as air traffic controllers went on a national strike over pay and recruitment issues.
French civil aviation authority DGAC warned that domestic traffic would be “severely disrupted” with many flights canceled and other experiencing long delays. Travelers have been advised to postpone their trip if possible.
Air France said it has canceled 55% of its short- and medium-haul flights and 10% of its long-haul flights. The company could not rule out further delays and last-minute cancellations, it said in a statement.
Other companies operating in France, including Ryanair, Easyjet and Volotea, have also canceled flights.
Mamadou Souré, 42, arrived Friday morning at Paris’ Charles de Gaulle airport from Abidjan, Ivory Coast.
“We were supposed to take a flight to Milan at 9:30 a.m. but it was canceled, but thank God we found a flight at 1:30 p.m. for Turin. We’ll see if we can make it to Milan from there,” he said.
Maria Oudon, from Orlando, Florida, was relieved to see her flight mentioned as “on time” on the airport’s board. “We did spend all night worrying about it because they said to possibly change your flight or have other options. And we still came because we had to take our daughter to school,” she said.
France’s main union of air traffic controllers, the SNCTA, called the one-day strike to demand higher pay amid soaring inflation and demanding more staff to be hired in the coming years. | https://www.yourbasin.com/business/ap-flights-disrupted-as-french-air-traffic-controllers-walk-out/ | 2022-09-16 23:27:52 | 1 | https://www.yourbasin.com/business/ap-flights-disrupted-as-french-air-traffic-controllers-walk-out/ |
Deadly chocolate factory blast highlights combustion risks, hazards of food manufacturing
Last week's fatal blast at a Pennsylvania chocolate factory highlighted the combustibility of food plants in general and chocolate making in particular.
Video above: An R.M. Palmer Co. employee talks about making chocolate in the factory
The powerful explosion Friday at R.M. Palmer Co. killed seven people, sent 10 to the hospital and damaged several other buildings in West Reading, a small town 60 miles northwest of Philadelphia, where the 75-year-old, family-owned company has long had a factory.
Local, state and federal investigations are ongoing. Pennsylvania State Police have said "everything's on the table," as fire marshals try to pinpoint the origin and cause. Some workers told relatives they smelled natural gas before the blast, although the gas utility UGI said it received no reports of a gas leak. On Tuesday, federal officials said they were investigating the role of a natural gas pipeline in the explosion.
Here is a look at some of the hazards of food manufacturing and what may have been behind this fatal blast:
The risks
In general, commercial ovens and furnaces, commercial refrigerants using ammonia, and combustible dust produced by ingredients like cocoa powder and corn starch are primary explosive hazards at food plants, according to Holly Burgess, technical lead for industrial and chemical safety at the National Fire Protection Association, a nonprofit group that produces hundreds of codes and standards.
"Most people, if you've not been in any sort of food manufacturing, you don't understand what your hazards are and what you're looking at," Burgess said.
Chocolate companies and other food manufacturers must take steps to mitigate the risk of fire and explosion from dust. Smaller particles that stay aloft pose a greater danger than bigger particles that quickly fall to the floor.
"It is a common concern at many food production facilities handling fine combustible particulates," Bob Zalosh, a retired professor at Worcester Polytechnic Institute and a consultant on industrial fire and explosion hazard mitigation and investigations, said.
Food manufacturers are supposed to determine the combustibility of the dust, perform a hazard analysis and then take steps to manage it, adhering to the fire protection association's standard for preventing dust explosions in food processing plants.
Common methods for controlling dust include dust collectors and industrial vacuum cleaners.
The Palmer blast
One possible culprit in the blast is highly flammable powdered starch, which candy companies often use to cast chocolate into shapes such as Easter eggs, said Terry Wakefield, a business consultant and food scientist who used to run a manufacturing facility that supplied chocolate to R.M. Palmer.
The shock wave from an initial explosion — potentially of natural gas — could have jarred any dust accumulated on ceilings and other surfaces, he said. "And now you end up with a massive amount of starch, which combusts, and those explosion clouds move faster than sound and they have unbelievable force," said Wakefield, who made his assessment after watching video of the explosion that was captured by a TV station's weather camera.
"A lot of people don't realize that starch could do that sort of thing," he said.
Based on the kinds of candy Palmer makes, the company likely used the starch-casting method, according to Wakefield.
Officials at the family-owned company have not responded to questions from The Associated Press.
Video below: Cleanup, investigation underway at site of candy factory explosion
Dust explosions have long been a problem in manufacturing. Between 1980 and 2017, nearly 400 combustible dust fires and explosions killed 185 people and injured more than 1,000 across multiple industries, including food, chemical, paper, pharmaceutical and metal processing, according to the U.S. Chemical Safety Board.
In 2008, an accumulation of sugar dust ignited and blew up the Imperial Sugar plant in Port Wentworth, Georgia, killing 14.
Workplace safety record
At least two workplace accidents have happened at Palmer since 2018, according to federal records.
The U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration, which regulates workplace safety, visited Palmer's West Reading plant in 2018, when an employee lost the tip of a finger while cleaning a pressurized valve. The company agreed to pay a $13,000 fine.
In 2019, OSHA investigated an accident at Palmer's plant in nearby Wyomissing, Pennsylvania, when a conveyor belt was turned on while a worker was cleaning a roller, according to federal records. The employee's arm was broken in multiple places. The company settled with OSHA for $26,000.
And in January, records show, OSHA levied a penalty of more than $12,000 after an inspection at the Wyomissing plant. Details of that case were not available.
The online records did not say anything about combustible dust, or any other explosive hazard at Palmer.
Litigation filed
A woman who lived next door to the plant filed suit Tuesday, alleging Palmer was negligent in failing to maintain its equipment and prevent the blast. Betty Wright was "lifted from her feet and blown across the room," suffering injuries to her neck, back, hip and leg, the suit said. She also lost belongings.
Video below: Woman who lives near factory explosion site sues company
A statement from Wright's lawyers at Morgan & Morgan said the firm has put together a "team of experts so we can understand what caused this catastrophic explosion."
Additional lawsuits are expected. | https://www.koat.com/article/deadly-chocolate-factory-explosion-highlights-combustion-risks-hazards-of-food-manufacturing/43446602 | 2023-03-29 04:44:09 | 1 | https://www.koat.com/article/deadly-chocolate-factory-explosion-highlights-combustion-risks-hazards-of-food-manufacturing/43446602 |
HAVANA (AP) — As Haiti rapidly spirals into chaos, its island neighbor, the Dominican Republic, has responded with crackdowns on migrants and a military buildup the government claims will “guarantee border security.”
But some fear those moves will only deepen long-existing xenophobia against Haitian migrants and harm both nations' economies.
On Sunday, Dominican President Luis Abinader announced the country’s biggest purchase of military gear since 1961 – six helicopters, ten aircraft, 21 armored vehicles and four anti-riot trucks.
If international troops are sent in response to an appeal by Haiti's government for help against gangs, “We would close and block the border. … It’s very dangerous for the integrity of the Dominican Republic to receive asylum seekers in the country," Abinader said in a press conference.
Dominican officials also announced that they would consider even greater migratory controls on the Haitian border in the future.
Tensions have long simmered between the two nations, which share a more than 240-mile border on the island of Hispaniola.
Haiti’s crisis has been exacerbated by the 2021 assassination of ex-Haitian President Jovenel Moïse and gangs have gained increasing power in confronting a weak government. That has spurred a massive flight of migrants and the Dominican Republic has gradually grown more hardline with its migratory and border policies.
Among its most drastic actions has been to begin construction of a Trump-style wall along the border.
Migrant aid leaders like William Charpantier Blanco, head of the National Comittee for Migrants and Refugees in the capital of Santo Domingo, said anti-migrant groups have grown empowered under the new policies.
“The migratory situation in the Dominican Republic has never been good, but in the past two years, it’s gotten far worse,” he said. “With the economic and political crisis Haiti is living through, the Dominican government has had massive deportation crackdowns.”
Charpantier Blanco also noted that migrants were mostly working-class Haitians, but now his organization is seeing a growing wave of middle-class and elite fleeing.
One of Haiti’s most powerful gangs — as well as anti-government protesters — have laid siege to key fuel supplies in Port-au-Prince, causing shortages not just of fuel, but water and other basic supplies. Abinader previously described Haiti’s turmoil as a “low-intensity civil war.”
As a result, the UN Security Council is considering a request by Haiti's government to send foreign troops to pacify the gangs, or at least alleviate the blockade.
The disorder has amplified fears by many Dominicans like Paterno Valenzuela that gang violence could trickle into their own country.
Valenzuela, 56, is a farmer along the border town of Elias Pina, and said while he hasn't seen an uptick in violence in his area, he is “preparing because this crisis in Haiti is really bad.”
The Dominican farmer described seeing large groups of migrants climbing through the mountains fleeing the country and expressed concern about rising contraband like gasoline flowing across the border. He said he would support a foreign intervention if it were to come to that.
Yet the Caribbean country could stand to lose significantly if it were to close its border.
Officially, some $750 million is exported each year from the Dominican Republic to Haiti, the country’s third largest trading partner. More than $400 million more in products is traded informally between the two countries, according to a 2017 study by the Dominican Central Bank.
Valenzuela's town is one of many border economies that are intrinsically tied to the neighboring country, depending on Haitian buyers as a basic source of income.
“All these towns (on the border) depend on the Haitian market,” he said.
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Associated Press writer Martin Jose Adames Alcantara contributed to this report from Santo Domingo. | https://www.ourmidland.com/news/article/Dominican-Republic-cracks-down-at-border-amid-17502256.php | 2022-10-11 19:56:16 | 1 | https://www.ourmidland.com/news/article/Dominican-Republic-cracks-down-at-border-amid-17502256.php |
- Chick restaurants nationwide celebrate annual Guest Appreciation Day and company's 15th birthday-
ATLANTA, Jan. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- It's the best day of the year for chicken salad fans, and it's back on Thursday, Jan. 19. Chicken Salad Chick, the nation's only fast casual chicken salad restaurant concept, is celebrating its annual Guest Appreciation Day by giving away a free scoop of the brand's original and best-selling flavor, Classic Carol, to all guests at all locations across the country. Guest Appreciation Day is held every January to mark the company's birthday and to thank guests for their unwavering loyalty and support. This year marks 15 years in business for the Chick.
"The entire Chicken Salad Chick family looks forward to this annual day as an opportunity to treat our guests to a little something extra," said Scott Deviney, CEO of Chicken Salad Chick. "Our unique brand has continued growing into new cities and neighborhoods over the past 15 years, and we have loved meeting and serving Chick fans old and new. They are the reason we keep getting to spread the joy and comfort of our made-from-scratch chicken salad. We thank them for supporting us in their communities."
The free scoop of Classic Carol will be available all day Jan. 19 in every Chicken Salad Chick restaurant through dine-in, carryout and drive-thru with no purchase necessary. All orders placed online or through the Craving Credits app for delivery or pickup, as well as orders placed and delivered through DoorDash and UberEats will receive a free scoop of Classic Carol per entrée purchased.
For more information, visit www.chickensaladchick.com. Follow Chicken Salad Chick on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram for the latest news and trends.
Chicken Salad Chick serves full-flavored, Southern-style chicken salad made from scratch and served from the heart. With more than a dozen original chicken salad flavors as well as fresh side salads, gourmet soups, signature sandwiches and delicious desserts, Chicken Salad Chick's robust menu is a perfect fit for any guest. Founded in Auburn, Alabama by Stacy and Kevin Brown, in 2008, Chicken Salad Chick has grown to more than 220 restaurants in 17 states. Today, under the leadership of Scott Deviney and the Chicken Salad Chick team, the brand is continuing its rapid expansion with both franchise and company locations. Chicken Salad Chick has received numerous accolades including rankings in the 2023 Entrepreneur Franchise 500, Franchise Times' Fast & Serious for the third consecutive year, Fast Casual.com's top Movers and Shakers from 2018 to 2022, QSR's Best Franchise Deals in 2019, 2020 and 2022, and Franchise Business Review's Top Food Franchises in 2020. See www.chickensaladchick.com for additional information.
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J.B. McNabb Middle School in Mount Sterling is fighting hunger by lending a helping hand.
The school has opened a grocery store for students and their families.
McNabb Mart offers non-perishable items, frozen food, personal care items, cleaning supplies and more. | https://www.lex18.com/community/best-of-the-bluegrass/montgomery-county-school-opens-grocery-store-for-students | 2023-03-05 00:46:31 | 0 | https://www.lex18.com/community/best-of-the-bluegrass/montgomery-county-school-opens-grocery-store-for-students |
Stocks rallied in late morning trading on Wall Street Thursday as investors reviewed the latest government update showing that the labor market remains strong.
The S&P 500 rose 1.7% as of 11:31 a.m. Eastern. Roughly 95% of stocks within the benchmark index gained ground. It's the latest oscillation in what has been a volatile, holiday-shortened week for stocks.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 341 points, or 1%, to 33,218 and the Nasdaq rose 2.5%.
Tesla jumped 7.5% as it continued to recover from steep losses Tuesday following reports it temporarily suspended production at a factory in Shanghai. The stock is still down 65% for the year.
Investors have been hoping for a “Santa Claus” rally. That’s Wall Street’s term for when stocks rise in the last five trading days of December and first two of January. Even a late rally likely wouldn't change the broader market's trajectory for the month.
Every major index is headed for a loss in December that will cap off a dismal year. While companies in the S&P 500 raked in record profits this year, investors in the benchmark index will see a roughly 20% loss in 2022, which would mark its worst year since 2008.
Treasury yields were mixed. The yield on the 10-year Treasury fell to 3.85% from 3.89% late Wednesday.
Markets in Europe were higher and markets in Asia slipped.
Investors have been focused on the Federal Reserve's continuing fight against stubbornly hot inflation. The central bank has been raising interest rates in an effort to stifle borrowing and spending and cool inflation, but the strategy risks going too far and sending the economy into a recession. That has put an even greater focus on a wide range of data for Wall Street as it tries to determine whether inflation is cooling and how various areas of the economy are faring.
The latest update from the U.S. shows that the number of people seeking unemployment benefits rose only slightly last week. The labor market has been one of the stronger areas of the economy. That's normally good news and it has helped create a bulwark against a recession as other areas of the economy slow. It has also made the Fed's fight against inflation more difficult and means the central bank will have to likely remain aggressive, raising the risk that its policy could bring on a recession.
The Fed has already raised its key interest rate seven times this year and is expected to continue raising rates in 2023. The key lending rate, the federal funds rate, stands at a range of 4.25% to 4.5%, and Fed policymakers forecast that the rate will reach a range of 5% to 5.25% by the end of 2023. Their forecast doesn’t call for a rate cut before 2024.
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NEW YORK, July 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Berkeley Research Group (BRG) announced today that Michael Salve, PhD, has joined as a New York-based managing director in the firm's Economics & Damages practice. Salve is an applied economist with experience in advanced statistical sampling methods, complex damage models, class actions, healthcare claims sampling, False Claims Act matters, econometric modeling and commercial disputes.
"We are delighted to welcome Michael to BRG," said Jeffery A. Stec, PhD, a leader of BRG's Intellectual Property practice and a co-leader of its Economics & Damages community. "He has an outstanding reputation, and his statistical expertise and knowledge of advanced quantitative methods will be an asset to our clients around the world."
Salve has testified in more than 40 dispute matters in state and federal courts and arbitrations regarding economic damages, liability and class certification issues. He has extensive experience in designing statistical samples, developing complex extrapolation and benchmarking models, and evaluating achieved precision levels for clients in the healthcare and financial industries.
Salve also testifies on the use of econometric and statistical models for estimating exposure and potential damages for clients in litigation. Results of his statistical work have been presented to the US Securities and Exchange Commission and Department of Justice (DOJ). He has presented testimony in federal court in a qui tam False Claims Act matter and has been deposed by the DOJ. He has provided testimony before the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, Medi-Cal and the New York State Office of the Medicaid Inspector General regarding statistical sampling issues.
"I am excited to join BRG during this remarkable period of growth," said Salve. "BRG's world-class platform will allow me to address my clients' most complex problems in this ever-changing environment."
Salve previously was the global leader of an applied data science practice that worked with Fortune 50 clients on sophisticated damage models for use in litigation. He also was a principal with the Forensic and Dispute Services group of a Big Four accounting firm, where he led the Economic Consulting Services practice in New York; and was a managing director at a private consulting firm, where he led the statistical sampling work in the US. He has been a teaching fellow and graduate mathematics instructor at Boston College and was an adjunct faculty member in the graduate economics program at City University of New York, Hunter College, where he taught econometrics as well as law and economics.
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UPDATE: 8:05 P.M., APRIL 8
KX has noted that the fire took place at an oil frack affiliated with NexTier Completion Solutions. While the majority of the flames have been extinguished, the area is still being monitored for hot debris or any other occurrences.
“Safety is obviously our highest priority,” NexTier’s Executive VP and Chief Administrative Officer Kevin McDonald stated in a discussion with KX News’s digital team. “No injuries were reported, and thank God for that. It’s our understanding that the fire’s been contained, and the site’s now under the care of professionals. That’s all we can share at the moment.”
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NEW TOWN, N.D. (KXNET) — A host of ambulances, police officers, and firefighters responded to an incident at 1:35 p.m. on Saturday afternoon, when a fire suddenly occurred at an oil frack northwest of New Town in rural McKenzie County.
According to the McKenzie County Sheriff’s Office Facebook Page, in addition to their own officers, New Town Fire Department, New Town Ambulance, Three Affiliated Tribes Police Department, McKenzie County Emergency Management, and Alexander Fire Department all responded to the scene.
No injuries have been reported from the incident. The main fires have been extinguished, but the area is still being monitored. The cause of the fire is still under investigation.
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NEW YORK, Nov. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --
WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, announces it has filed a class action lawsuit on behalf of purchasers of the securities of TuSimple Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: TSP): (i) pursuant and/or traceable to the Registration Statement and Prospectus (collectively, the "Registration Statement") issued in connection with TuSimple's April 15, 2021 initial public offering ("IPO"); and/or (ii) between April 15, 2021 and October 31, 2022, both dates inclusive (the "Class Period"). A class action has already been filed. If you wish to serve as lead plaintiff, you must move the Court no later than January 9, 2022.
SO WHAT: If you purchased TuSimple securities during the Class Period you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out of pocket fees or costs through a contingency fee arrangement.
WHAT TO DO NEXT: To join the TuSimple class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=9655 or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email pkim@rosenlegal.com or cases@rosenlegal.com for information on the class action. A class action lawsuit has already been filed. If you wish to serve as lead plaintiff, you must move the Court no later than January 9, 2023. A lead plaintiff is a representative party acting on behalf of other class members in directing the litigation.
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DETAILS OF THE CASE: According to the lawsuit, throughout the Class Period and in connection with the IPO effected by means of the Registration Statement, Defendants made materially false or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (1) TuSimple was engaged in undisclosed related party transactions with Hydron, a company founded by Defendant Mo Chen; (2) TuSimple shared confidential information and/or proprietary technology with Hydron without Board approval or informing regulators or TuSimple shareholders; (3) TuSimple failed to disclose the Board's internal investigation, which commenced in July 2022, into TuSimple's ties to Hydron; (4) the aforementioned conduct enhanced the likelihood of regulatory scrutiny and investigatory action toward the Company; and (5) as a result, the Company's public statements were materially false and misleading at all relevant times. When the true details entered the market, the lawsuit claims that investors suffered damages.
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YOKOHAMA, Japan (AP) — A Japanese whaling operator, after struggling for years to promote its products amid protests from conservationists, has found a new way to cultivate clientele and bolster sales: whale meat vending machines.
The Kujira (Whale) Store, an unmanned outlet that recently opened in the port town of Yokohama near Tokyo, houses three machines for whale sashimi, whale bacon, whale skin and whale steak, as well as canned whale meat. Prices range from 1,000 yen ($7.70) to 3,000 yen ($23).
The outlet features white vending machines decorated with cartoon whales and is the third location to launch in the Japanese capital region. It opened Tuesday after two others were introduced in Tokyo earlier this year as part of Kyodo Senpaku Co.’s new sales drive.
Whale meat has long been a source of controversy but sales in the new vending machines have quietly gotten off to a good start, the operator says. Anti-whaling protests have subsided since Japan in 2019 terminated its much-criticized research hunts in the Antarctic and resumed commercial whaling off the Japanese coasts.
Conservationists say they are worried the move could be a step toward expanded whaling.
“The issue is not the vending machines themselves but what they may lead to,” said Nanami Kurasawa, head of the Iruka & Kujira (Dolphin & Whale) Action Network.
Kurasawa noted the whaling operator is already asking for additional catches and to expand whaling outside of the designated waters.
Kyodo Senpaku hopes to set up vending machines at 100 locations nationwide in five years, company spokesperson Konomu Kubo told The Associated Press. A fourth is to open in Osaka next month.
The idea is to open vending machines near supermarkets, where whale meat is usually unavailable, to cultivate demand, a task crucial for the industry’s survival.
Major supermarket chains have largely stayed away from whale meat to avoid protests by anti-whaling groups and remain cautious even though harassment from activists has subsided, Kubo said.
“As a result, many consumers who want to eat it cannot find or buy whale meat. We launched vending machines at unmanned stores for those people,” he said.
Company officials say sales at the two Tokyo outlets have been significantly higher than expected, keeping staff busy replenishing products.
At the store in the Motomachi district of Yokohama, a posh shopping area near Chinatown, 61-year-old customer Mami Kashiwabara went straight for whale bacon, her father’s favorite. To her disappointment it was sold out, and she settled for frozen onomi, tail meat that is regarded as a rare delicacy.
Kashiwabara says she is aware of the whaling controversy but that whale meat brings back her childhood memories of eating it at family dinners and school lunches.
“I don’t think it’s good to kill whales meaninglessly. But whale meat is part of Japanese food culture and we can respect the lives of whales by appreciating their meat,” Kashiwabara said. “I would be happy if I can eat it.”
Kashiwabara said she planned to share her purchase of a 3,000 yen ($23) handy-size chunk, neatly wrapped in a freezer bag, with her husband over sake.
The meat mostly comes from whales caught off Japan’s northeastern coast.
Japan resumed commercial whaling in July 2019 after withdrawing from the International Whaling Commission, ending 30 years of what it called research whaling, which had been criticized by conservationists as a cover for commercial hunts banned by the IWC in 1988.
Under its commercial whaling in the Japanese exclusive economic zone, Japan last year caught 270 whales, less than 80% of the quota and fewer than the number it once hunted in the Antarctic and the northwestern Pacific in its research program.
The decline occurred because fewer minke whales were found along the coast. Kurasawa says the reason for the smaller catch should be examined to see if it is linked to overhunting or climate change.
While conservation groups condemned the resumption of commercial whaling, some see it as a way to let the government’s embattled and expensive whaling program adapt to changing times and tastes.
In a show of determination to keep the whaling industry alive in the coming decades, Kyodo Senpaku will construct a 6 billion yen ($46 million) new mother ship for launch next year to replace the aging Nisshin Maru.
But uncertainty remains.
Whaling is losing support in other whaling nations such as Iceland, where only one whaler remains.
Whales may also be moving away from the Japanese coasts due to a scarcity of saury, a staple of their diet, and other fish possibly due to the impact of climate change, Kubo said.
Whaling in Japan involves only a few hundred people and one operator and accounted for less than 0.1% of total meat consumption in recent years, according to Fisheries Agency data.
Still, conservative governing lawmakers staunchly support commercial whaling and consumption of the meat as part of Japan’s cultural tradition.
Conservationists say whale meat is no longer part of the daily diet in Japan, especially for younger generations.
Whale meat was an affordable source of protein during Japan’s undernourished years after World War II, with annual consumption peaking at 233,000 tons in 1962.
Whale was quickly replaced by other meats. The whale meat supply fell to 6,000 tons in 1986, the year before the moratorium on commercial whaling imposed by the IWC banned the hunting of several whale species.
Under the research whaling, criticized as a cover for commercial hunts because the meat was sold on the market, Japan caught as many as 1,200 whales annually. It has since drastically cut back its catch after international protests escalated and whale meat supply and consumption slumped at home.
Annual meat supply had fluctuated in a range of 3,000-5,000 tons, including imports from Norway and Iceland. The amount further fell in 2019 to 2,000 tons, or 20 grams (less than 1 ounce) of whale meat per person a year, the Fisheries Agency statistics show.
Whaling officials attributed the shrinking supply in the past three years to the absence of imports due to the pandemic, and plan to nearly double this year’s supply with imports of more than 2,500 tons from Iceland.
Japan managed to get Iceland’s only remaining whaler to hunt fin whales exclusively for shipment to Japan, whaling officials said. Iceland caught only one minke whale in the 2021 season, according to the IWC.
Criticizing Iceland’s export to Japan, the International Fund for Animal Welfare said it “opposes all commercial whaling as it is inherently cruel.”
With uncertain outlook for imports, Kyodo Senpaku wants the government to raise Japan’s annual catch quota to levels that can supply about 5,000 tons, which Kubo describes as the threshold to maintain the industry.
“From a long-term perspective, I think it would be difficult to sustain the industry at the current supply levels,” Kubo said. “We must expand both supply and demand, which have both shrunk.”
With the extremely limited supply, whale meat processing cannot be a viable business and may not last for the next generations, he added.
Yuki Okoshi, who started serving whale meat dishes at his Japanese-style seafood restaurant three years ago when higher quality whale meat became available under commercial whaling, said he hopes whale meat supply will stabilize.
Okoshi said “the future of the whale industry depends on whether customers need us” and that whale meat restaurants could hold the key to survival.
“Whaling can be a political issue, but relationships between the restaurant and our customers is very simple,” Okoshi said. “We serve good food at reasonable prices and customers are happy. That’s all there is to it.” | https://www.wane.com/news/national-world/japan-firm-opens-whale-meat-vending-machines-to-push-sales/ | 2023-01-28 14:31:28 | 0 | https://www.wane.com/news/national-world/japan-firm-opens-whale-meat-vending-machines-to-push-sales/ |
Several road rage incidents reported in College Station this month
BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) - There have been three arrests made in connection with road rage incidents in the month of May in College Station.
Law enforcement is warning drivers to try and avoid incidents on the road and not to engage drivers that may be reacting negatively.
“The last thing you want to be doing is having an argument with a stranger on the side of Highway 6 that you don’t know. There’s a lot of dangerous things that could happen with that,” said Brazos County Deputy David Wilcox.
Law enforcement suggests slowing down and taking a different route to work to avoid someone with road rage.
Wilcox also believes the more you ignore an enraged driver the more it may de-escalate a situation.
“As long as we can remember to avoid them, don’t engage with the behavior, and if you need to find a safe place to stop I think we will be doing good.”
If you feel threatened by a driver Brazos County Sheriff’s Office encourages you to call its non-emergency number (979) 361-4900.
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Funeral service for Tyler Scott Widenhouse will be at 2 p.m. Friday, Feb. 24, 2023, in Faith Bible Church with the Rev. Leonard Reimer, Pastor, officiating.
Burial will follow in Highland Cemetery under direction of Becker-Rabon Funeral Home.
Funeral service for Tyler Scott Widenhouse will be at 2 p.m. Friday, Feb. 24, 2023, in Faith Bible Church with the Rev. Leonard Reimer, Pastor, officiating.
Burial will follow in Highland Cemetery under direction of Becker-Rabon Funeral Home.
The family will greet friends from 5-6 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.
Tyler Scott Widenhouse unexpectedly passed away on Sunday, Feb. 19, 2023, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, at the age of 30. He was born in Lawton, Oklahoma, on June 18, 1992, to Randall Scott Widenhouse and Donna Kay (Self) Widenhouse. Tyler attended Hugh Bish Elementary School and was a graduate of Elgin High School where he played on the football team.
Tyler worked at Sam’s Club and Home Depot before being accepted to attend the Spartan School of Technology in Tulsa, studying aeronautics. He returned to Lawton and excitedly joined his father in the family business, Lawton Optical. A third-generation optician, Tyler continued working alongside his brother at the store following his father’s death in 2019. He recently moved to Oklahoma City and was looking forward to beginning a new chapter in life as the lead optician for Pearl Vision.
He loved cars, playing video games and enjoyed kayaking at the lake.
He is survived by his mother, Donna Kay Drewry and husband Brett, Oklahoma City; his brother, Randall Scott “Randy” Widenhouse II, Lawton; his sister, Brittany Danielle Widenhouse, Elgin, Oklahoma, his #1 grandmother, Helen Self, Elgin; paternal grandmother, Patricia Lookabill, Charlotte, North Carolina; two nieces and a nephew: Carli Elmore, Lynnli Araujo and Jaxon Araujo; his aunt, Terri Little, Lawton; his uncle, Danny Self Jr., Elgin; two cousins: Dakota Scott and Shelby Turner; a special friend, Destiny Smith, and her two daughters: Rylee and Hazly, Lawton; and his dog, Chewy.
Tyler was preceded in death by his father, Scott Widenhouse and his Papa, Danny Self Sr.
An online guest book and sympathy cards are available at www.beckerfuneral.com
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JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) _ Black Knight Inc. (BKI) on Thursday reported first-quarter net income of $364.6 million.
The Jacksonville, Florida-based company said it had net income of $2.35 per share. Earnings, adjusted for one-time gains and costs, were 63 cents per share.
The results exceeded Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of eight analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for earnings of 60 cents per share.
The provider of data and analytics for the mortgage and finance industries posted revenue of $387.2 million in the period, also topping Street forecasts. Seven analysts surveyed by Zacks expected $380.3 million.
Black Knight shares have declined 12% since the beginning of the year. The stock has fallen slightly in the last 12 months.
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Staying hydrated includes more than drinking water
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - While it’s important to stay hydrated every day, in the excessive heat, you’ll want to make sure you’re keeping your core temperature down to prevent heat exhaustion or a heat stroke.
Marissa Bello is an instructor in the Department of Human Studies at UAB. She said if you’re planning on working out or being outside, hydration is the key to keeping your core temperature down.
“We can’t maintain intensity, we can’t maintain duration, our overall performance starts to suffer, so maintaining proper hydration, especially in those higher humid temperatures, becomes really important to make sure,” said Bello.
Before a long day, you’ll want to “hyper hydrate” starting four hours before you’ll be outside.
Bello said you will want to drink five to seven milliliters of water per kilogram you weigh.
To figure out what that looks like for you, convert your weight to kilograms, multiply it by either five, six, or seven, then convert that number to cups.
While outside, plan to take breaks to drink water. Then when you’re home, rehydrate. Bello suggests 20 to 24 ounces per pound that you lost while working out.
Be sure to also mix in sodium, such as electrolytes. Without it, your body will dilute the water.
“With this, sodium is critical. When we look at how our muscles are active, how our muscles work. How our heart works, sodium is one of the most important minerals for it,” said Bello, “So we really wanna make sure we get our electrolytes in with it to make sure our bodies still perform properly, and we have that nice balance between the fluid intake and water intake and our minerals and electrolytes.”
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Watch: Quick-thinking Ohio police officer dodges vehicle sliding on icy highway
A police officer avoided danger in a frightening moment on an Ohio highway on Christmas morning.
The officer was nearly struck by a truck sliding down an icy road. The Willoughby Police Department shared a video of the crash with the social news platform Storyful that shows the officer standing on the side of the highway to help a driver in their car.
Moments later, the officer saw a Toyota truck heading in his direction and yelled "hang tight" to the driver in the car and quickly jumped on the median as the truck hit his patrol car. The truck spun a few times before stopping on the side of the road.
A large bang is heard in the video as debris from the crash flies on the road. Following the accident, the officer walks in the direction of the truck and calls for backup as he instructs another oncoming car to "slow down."
The officer and driver avoided injury in the crash, but both vehicles were damaged. The 63-year-old driver of the Toyota was cited for failure to control and is scheduled to appear in court, the Willoughby Police Department said in a release. | https://www.fox5ny.com/news/driver-nearly-hits-ohio-cop-icy-highway | 2022-12-28 19:16:03 | 1 | https://www.fox5ny.com/news/driver-nearly-hits-ohio-cop-icy-highway |
COLUMBIA, S.C. – Republican Sen. Tommy Tuberville is facing backlash for remarks he made about white nationalists in the armed forces in an interview about his blocking of military nominees. He said that while Democrats may consider such people to be racists, “I call them Americans.”
Tuberville's office later said he was expressing skepticism at the idea that white nationalists were in the armed services.
The first-term senator from Alabama made the remarks in an interview last week with WBHM, an NPR affiliate. He suggested that the Biden administration’s efforts to expand diversity in the military were weakening the force and hampering recruitment, though the Army has said that the real problem is that many young people do not see enlistment as safe or a good career path.
“We are losing in the military so fast. Our readiness in terms of recruitment,” Tuberville said, according to the station’s transcript of the interview. “And why? I’ll tell you why. Because the Democrats are attacking our military, saying we need to get out the white extremists, the white nationalists, people that don’t believe in our agenda."
When asked if he believed white nationalists should be allowed in the U.S. military, Tuberville responded, “Well, they call them that. I call them Americans.”
The comments came as Tuberville continued to hold up Senate approval of a slew of military appointments over his opposition to Pentagon abortion policies. Those policies provide travel funds and support for troops and dependents who seek abortions but are based in states where they are now illegal.
The White House National Security Council said it was “abhorrent that Senator Tuberville would argue that white nationalists should be allowed to serve in the military, while he also threatens our national security by holding all pending DOD military and civilian nominations. Extremist behavior has no place in our military. None.”
Democratic Senate leader Chuck Schumer said Thursday on the Senate floor that Tuberville's words were “gravely damaging” and that senators “are called to a higher standard of conduct.”
“Does Sen. Tuberville honestly believe that our military is stronger with white nationalists in its ranks?" Schumer said. "I cannot believe this needs to be said, but white nationalism has no place in our armed forces and no place in any corner of American society, period. Full stop. End of story.”
Tuberville, who has endorsed former President Donald Trump in his 2024 White House bid, has faced criticism for previous comments related to race. At a Nevada rally featuring Trump, he asserted in October that Democrats support reparations for the descendants of enslaved people because “they think the people that do the crime are owed that."
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ST. LOUIS, Oct. 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Graybar, a leading distributor of electrical, communications and data networking products and provider of related supply chain management and logistics services, today reported record net sales in the third quarter of 2022.
Graybar's net sales for the third quarter totaled $2.8 billion, a 20.6 percent increase compared to the same period in 2021. Net income attributable to Graybar for the quarter was $126.1 million, up 69.7 percent from the same period last year.
For the first nine months of the year, the company reported net sales of $7.8 billion, a 21.7 percent increase compared to the same period last year. Net income attributable to Graybar through three quarters increased 76.5 percent to $355.9 million.
"I am pleased with Graybar's performance so far this year, and I congratulate our employees on achieving a new quarterly net sales record," said Kathleen M. Mazzarella, chairman, president and chief executive officer of Graybar. "Customer demand for our products and services remains steady, and our financial condition is strong. This allows us to invest in our business and pursue new opportunities that strengthen our position as a leader in supply chain innovation."
Graybar, a Fortune 500 corporation and one of the largest employee-owned companies in North America, is a leader in the distribution of high quality electrical, communications and data networking products, and specializes in related supply chain management and logistics services. Through its network of 300 North American distribution facilities, it stocks and sells products from thousands of manufacturers, helping its customers power, network, automate and secure their facilities with speed, intelligence and efficiency. For more information, visit www.graybar.com or call 1-800-GRAYBAR.
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CA San Diego CA Zone Forecast for Wednesday, September 21, 2022
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Zone Forecast Product for Extreme Southwest California
National Weather Service San Diego CA
238 AM PDT Thu Sep 22 2022
CAZ552-222200-
Orange County Coastal Areas-
Including the cities of Huntington Beach, Coasta Mesa,
Newport Beach, Laguna Beach, and San Clemente
238 AM PDT Thu Sep 22 2022
.TODAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 70s at the beaches to
this mid 80s farther inland and near higher coastal terrain.
Light winds.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 60s. Light winds.
.FRIDAY...Partly cloudy in the morning...becoming mostly sunny.
Highs around 80 at the beaches to in the mid 80s farther inland
and near higher coastal terrain. Light winds.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 60s. Light winds.
.SATURDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 80s at the beaches
to in the upper 80s farther inland and near higher coastal
terrain. Light winds.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 60s.
.SUNDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 80s at the beaches to
in the upper 80s farther inland and near higher coastal terrain.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 60s.
.MONDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 80s at the beaches to
in the upper 80s farther inland and near higher coastal terrain.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 60s.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy in the morning...becoming mostly sunny.
Highs in the lower 80s at the beaches to 90 farther inland and
near higher coastal terrain.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear in the evening...becoming partly
cloudy. Lows in the upper 60s.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy in the morning...becoming mostly
sunny. Highs in the lower 80s at the beaches to in the upper 80s
farther inland and near higher coastal terrain.
$$
CAZ554-222200-
Orange County Inland Areas-
Including the cities of Santa Ana, Anaheim, Garden Grove, Irvine,
Orange, Fullerton, and Mission Viego
238 AM PDT Thu Sep 22 2022
.TODAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 80s. Light winds.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 60s. Light winds.
.FRIDAY...Partly cloudy in the morning...becoming mostly sunny.
Highs in the upper 80s. Light winds.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 60s. Light winds.
.SATURDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs around 90. Light winds.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 60s.
.SUNDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 80s towards the coast
to in the lower 90s farther inland.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 60s.
.MONDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 90s.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 60s.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy in the morning...becoming mostly sunny.
Highs in the lower 90s towards the coast to in the mid 90s
farther inland.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear in the evening...becoming partly
cloudy. Patchy fog overnight. Lows in the upper 60s.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy in the morning...becoming mostly
sunny. Patchy fog in the morning. Highs in the upper 80s towards
the coast to in the lower 90s farther inland.
$$
CAZ043-222200-
San Diego County Coastal Areas-
Including the cities of Oceanside, Vista, Carlsbad, Encinitas,
Chula Vista, National City, and San Diego
238 AM PDT Thu Sep 22 2022
.TODAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 70s near the coast to
this lower 80s inland. Light winds.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 60s. Light winds.
.FRIDAY...Partly cloudy. Highs in the upper 70s near the coast to
in the mid 80s inland. Light winds.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 60s. Light winds.
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy in the morning...becoming mostly sunny.
Highs in the lower 80s near the coast to in the mid 80s inland.
Light winds becoming west 15 mph in the afternoon.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Patchy fog overnight. Lows in the
upper 60s.
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy in the morning...becoming mostly sunny.
Patchy fog in the morning. Highs in the lower 80s near the coast
to in the mid 80s inland.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 60s.
.MONDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 80s near the coast to
in the upper 80s inland.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 60s.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy in the morning...becoming mostly sunny.
Highs in the lower 80s near the coast to 90 inland.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear in the evening...becoming partly
cloudy. Lows in the upper 60s.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy in the morning...becoming mostly
sunny. Highs in the lower 80s near the coast to in the upper 80s
inland.
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CAZ050-222200-
San Diego County Valleys-
Including the cities of Escondido, El Cajon, San Marcos, La Mesa,
Santee, and Poway
238 AM PDT Thu Sep 22 2022
.TODAY...Mostly sunny. Warmer. Highs in the mid 80s this western
valleys to this upper 80s near the foothills. Light winds.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 60s. Light winds.
.FRIDAY...Partly cloudy in the morning...becoming mostly sunny.
Highs in the upper 80s in the western valleys to in the lower 90s
near the foothills. Light winds.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 60s. Light winds.
.SATURDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 80s in the western
valleys to in the lower 90s near the foothills. Light winds
becoming west 15 mph in the afternoon.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 60s.
.SUNDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 80s in the western
valleys to in the mid 90s near the foothills.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 60s.
.MONDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 90s in the western
valleys to in the mid 90s near the foothills.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 60s.
.TUESDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 90s in the western
valleys to in the mid 90s near the foothills.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Patchy fog overnight. Lows in the
upper 60s.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy in the morning...becoming mostly
sunny. Patchy fog in the morning. Highs in the mid 90s.
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CAZ048-222200-
San Bernardino and Riverside County Valleys-The Inland Empire-
Including the cities of Riverside, San Bernardino, Ontario,
Moreno Valley, Fontana, Rancho Cucamonga, and Corona
238 AM PDT Thu Sep 22 2022
.TODAY...Sunny, warmer. Highs in the lower 90s. Light winds
becoming southwest 15 mph this afternoon.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 60s. Light winds.
.FRIDAY...Partly cloudy in the morning...becoming mostly sunny.
Highs in the mid 90s. Light winds becoming southwest 15 mph with
gusts to 25 mph in the afternoon.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 60s. Areas of
winds west 15 mph in the evening becoming light.
.SATURDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 90s. Light winds
becoming west 15 mph with gusts to 25 mph in the afternoon.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 60s.
.SUNDAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 90s.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows in the upper 60s.
.MONDAY...Sunny. Highs around 100.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows around 70.
.TUESDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 90s.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 60s.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 90s.
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CAZ057-222200-
Santa Ana Mountains and Foothills-
238 AM PDT Thu Sep 22 2022
.TODAY...Sunny, warmer. Highs in the upper 80s. Light winds.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 60s. Light winds.
.FRIDAY...Partly cloudy in the morning...becoming mostly sunny.
Highs around 90. Light winds becoming southwest 15 mph in the
afternoon.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 60s. Light winds.
.SATURDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 90s. Light winds
becoming west 15 mph in the afternoon.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows in the upper 60s.
.SUNDAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 90s.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows in the upper 60s.
.MONDAY...Sunny. Highs in the mid 90s.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows around 70.
.TUESDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 90s.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 60s.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 90s.
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CAZ055-222200-
San Bernardino County Mountains-
Including the cities of Crestline, Lake Arrowhead, Big Bear City,
Big Bear Lake, Running Springs, and Wrightwood
238 AM PDT Thu Sep 22 2022
.TODAY...Sunny, warmer. Highs in the lower 70s above 6000 feet to
80 below 6000 feet. Areas of winds south 15 mph. Near ridge tops
and along desert slopes, areas of winds south 15 mph with gusts
to 25 mph this morning becoming light.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 40s above 6000 feet to
in the mid 50s below 6000 feet. Light winds.
.FRIDAY...Partly cloudy. Highs in the mid 70s above 6000 feet to
in the lower 80s below 6000 feet. Light winds becoming south
15 mph in the afternoon. Near ridge tops and along desert slopes,
light winds.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 50s. Areas of winds
south 15 mph in the evening becoming light.
.SATURDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 70s above 6000 feet
to in the mid 80s below 6000 feet. Light winds becoming southwest
15 mph in the afternoon.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 50s.
.SUNDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 70s above 6000 feet to
in the upper 80s below 6000 feet.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 50s.
.MONDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 70s above 6000 feet to
in the upper 80s below 6000 feet.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 50s.
.TUESDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 70s above 6000 feet
to in the upper 80s below 6000 feet.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 50s.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly sunny in the morning...becoming partly
cloudy. Highs in the mid 70s above 6000 feet to in the mid 80s
below 6000 feet.
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CAZ056-222200-
Riverside County Mountains-
Including the city of Idyllwild-Pine Cove
238 AM PDT Thu Sep 22 2022
.TODAY...Mostly sunny. Warmer. Highs in the lower 80s. Light
winds.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 50s. Light winds.
.FRIDAY...Partly cloudy. Highs in the mid 80s. Light winds.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows around 60. Light winds.
.SATURDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 80s. Light winds
becoming west 15 mph in the afternoon.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 60s.
.SUNDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 80s.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 60s.
.MONDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs around 90.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 60s.
.TUESDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 80s.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 60s.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 80s.
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CAZ058-222200-
San Diego County Mountains-
Including the cities of Julian and Pine Valley
238 AM PDT Thu Sep 22 2022
.TODAY...Mostly sunny. Warmer. Highs in the mid 80s. Light winds.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 60s. Light winds.
.FRIDAY...Partly cloudy in the morning...becoming mostly sunny.
Highs in the mid 80s. Light winds.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 60s. Light winds.
.SATURDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 80s. Light winds
becoming west 15 mph in the afternoon.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 60s.
.SUNDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 90s.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 60s.
.MONDAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 90s.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows in the upper 60s.
.TUESDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 90s.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 60s.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 80s.
$$
CAZ060-222200-
Apple and Lucerne Valleys-
Including the cities of Victorville, Hesperia, Apple Valley,
and Lucerne Valley
238 AM PDT Thu Sep 22 2022
.TODAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 80s. Light winds.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 50s. Light winds.
.FRIDAY...Partly cloudy in the morning...becoming mostly sunny.
Highs in the lower 90s. Light winds becoming east 15 mph in the
afternoon.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 60s. Areas of winds
south 15 mph in the evening becoming light.
.SATURDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 90s. Light winds.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 60s.
.SUNDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 90s.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows in the upper 60s.
.MONDAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 90s.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 60s.
.TUESDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 90s.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 60s.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 90s.
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CAZ065-222200-
San Gorgonio Pass Near Banning-
238 AM PDT Thu Sep 22 2022
.TODAY...Sunny. Highs in the mid 90s. Areas of winds northwest
15 mph becoming south with gusts to 25 mph this afternoon.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows around 70 through the pass to in
the mid 70s in the northern Coachella Valley. Areas of winds
northwest 15 to 20 mph. Gusts to 30 mph...becoming 25 mph
overnight.
.FRIDAY...Partly cloudy. Highs in the upper 90s. Light winds.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 70s. Areas of winds
northwest 15 to 20 mph with gusts to 30 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs around 101. Areas of winds west
15 to 20 mph. Gusts to 30 mph in the afternoon.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 70s.
.SUNDAY...Mostly sunny. Hot. Highs in the upper 90s through the
pass to 105 in the northern Coachella Valley.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 70s.
.MONDAY...Sunny, hot. Highs 100 to 105.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 70s.
.TUESDAY...Mostly sunny. Hot. Highs 100 to 105.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 70s.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs around 100.
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CAZ061-222200-
Coachella Valley-
Including the cities of Indio, Palm Springs, Cathedral City,
Palm Desert, Palm Desert Country, La Quinta, and Coachella
238 AM PDT Thu Sep 22 2022
.TODAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 90s. Light winds.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 70s. Light winds.
.FRIDAY...Partly cloudy in the morning...becoming mostly sunny.
Highs around 100. Light winds.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows around 80. Areas of winds
northwest 15 mph with gusts to 25 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly sunny. Hot. Highs around 104. Light winds.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 80s.
.SUNDAY...Mostly sunny. Hot. Highs 105 to 110.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 80s.
.MONDAY...Sunny, hot. Highs 105 to 110.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows in the lower 80s.
.TUESDAY...Mostly sunny. Hot. Highs around 105.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows around 80.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs around 100.
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CAZ062-222200-
San Diego County Deserts-
Including the city of Borrego Springs
238 AM PDT Thu Sep 22 2022
.TODAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 90s. Light winds.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 70s. Areas of winds
west 15 mph in the evening becoming light.
.FRIDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs around 102. Light winds.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 70s. Areas of
winds west 15 mph. Gusts to 25 mph in the evening.
.SATURDAY...Mostly sunny. Hot. Highs around 105. Light winds.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 80s.
.SUNDAY...Sunny, hot. Highs 105 to 110.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 80s.
.MONDAY...Sunny. Very hot. Highs around 110.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows in the lower 80s.
.TUESDAY...Mostly sunny. Hot. Highs 105 to 110.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows around 80.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly sunny. Hot. Highs 100 to 105.
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NEW YORK (AP) — The Blonds shined like gaudy, shimmering jewels in its fall/winter debut, closing out New York Fashion Week for the season.
Held at the Gallery at Spring Studios in New York on Wednesday evening, colorful, glistening jewels set the tone for the night.
One of the Blonds’ designers, Phillipe Blond opened the show with a dramatic runway walk in a black skintight jumpsuit with “the Blondes” sprawled all over it. The night was all about big hair, shoes and jewels and that’s exactly what Blond wore and the rest of the fun, twinkly line illustrated.
The designer also sported a large heart-shaped jewel around his neck while carrying a faux fur floor-length coat designed by independent designer Adrienne Landau.
Each model that followed Blond’s opening became increasingly more camp and grand, playing into old Hollywood glamour reminiscent of the era of Audrey Hepburn and Elizabeth Taylor. Taylor’s obsession with jewelry was one of the collection’s inspirations. Movies such as “Valley of the Dolls,” “Breakfast at Tiffany’s” and “Butterfield 8″ played a part in the larger vision for the line.
“It’s all about celebration of color, sparkle, glamour. And this is sort of a tribute to Elizabeth Taylor, one of our style icons. And the idea of falling in and out of love,” David Blond said before the show.
The Blonds partnered with Preciosa for the crystals seen in the show, Christian Louboutin for the custom shoes and Oribe Hair Care for the quaffed wigs, Blond said.
Some standout pieces were a two-piece emerald green velvet dress with big jewels placed right on the bust and below the stomach on the bunched-up skirt. Another standout look was a mini purple Y2K-inspired sequin dress paired with knee-high Louboutin heels.
A white cowl hooded dress with an asymmetrical slit up the leg with a diamond-shaped jewel in the center and a structured black mini-velvet dress lined with silver jewels and a purple jewel on the bust of the dress left the crowd dazzled.
Model and mother of Elon Musk, Maye Musk was in attendance: “Well, I’m feeling the most excited about tonight, of course, because I can really go to extremes, which is unexpected,” she said. “I’m going to be 75 in six weeks. And it’s to show that, you know, we’re still relevant. And I’ve been to some lovely shows and everybody is wonderful. And I feel very, very fortunate.”
Actor and model Dominique Jackson closed out the show in what was the most jaw-dropping look of the evening. Jackson stunned in a black corset with a giant sparkling diamond strapped to her chest, fishnet tights, platform Louboutin heels, and a big white faux fur coat all the while effortlessly sporting a ’70s style afro.
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Associated Press Writer John Carucci contributed to this report. | https://www.wivb.com/entertainment-news/ap-the-blonds-close-out-nyfw-in-bejeweled-glitzy-glamour/ | 2023-02-16 19:30:58 | 1 | https://www.wivb.com/entertainment-news/ap-the-blonds-close-out-nyfw-in-bejeweled-glitzy-glamour/ |
Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg warned the nation's airlines Friday that flights could be disrupted starting next week because some planes lack updated equipment to prevent interference from transmissions by wireless companies.
Buttigieg said that only planes retrofitted with the right equipment will be allowed to land when visibility is poor, such as during bad weather.
The warning - in a letter from Buttigieg to trade group Airlines for America - comes just before AT&T, Verizon and other wireless carriers will be free to boost the power of their C-Band, 5G signals on July 1.
Airlines have told the government they are having trouble getting equipment to retrofit planes because of supply-chain problems. Still, the industry trade group said airlines are confident they will avoid disruptions.
Some aviation experts believe that C-Band signals are too close on the radio spectrum to the frequencies used by radio altimeters, which measure the height of a plane above the ground. Newer altimeters are protected from interference, but some airlines have complained that a shortage of the devices has prevented them from upgrading all their planes.
It's unclear whether the spectrum conflict could cause major travel disruptions. When the issue arose early last year, predictions of widespread problems turned out to be wrong, although a small number of flights were canceled or diverted.
Delta Air Lines said about 190 of its more than 900 planes won't be equipped with updated radio altimeters by the deadline and could face restrictions operating in bad weather. The airline said it will route them carefully to limit disruptions while it works with a supplier to retrofit more planes through the summer.
American Airlines, Southwest Airlines and Frontier Airlines said they have retrofitted all their planes and do not expect problems. United Airlines said it expects to meet the deadline for all its "mainline" jets, although it referred questions about United Express planes to the smaller carriers that operate them.
The Federal Communications Commission, which granted the 5G licenses to the wireless companies, contends that there is no risk of interference, while the Federal Aviation Administration has taken the airlines' side. Under pressure from the Biden administration, the wireless companies agreed to delay the full rollout of their new networks around major airports until July 1.
The Transportation Department, relying on information from airlines, says more than 80% of the U.S. fleet has been retrofitted, but Buttigieg said Friday that "some operators still have work to do."
Buttigieg threatened to sanction airlines for deceptive trade practices if they schedule more flights than they can operate with retrofitted planes.
Airlines for America, which represents the largest U.S. carriers, said its members are working hard to equip planes with up-to-date radio altimeters, but there is a shortage because of global supply-chains problems.
"Carriers have repeatedly communicated this reality to the government," said Marli Collier, a spokeswoman for the group. "Nevertheless, thanks to careful planning, A4A member carriers are confident in their ability to maintain the integrity of their schedules, despite the impending deadline." | https://abc11.com/flight-delays-planes-retrofitting-5g-tech-airlines-transportation-secretary/13428795/ | 2023-06-26 15:54:04 | 1 | https://abc11.com/flight-delays-planes-retrofitting-5g-tech-airlines-transportation-secretary/13428795/ |
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) – A Belleair Bluffs man was arrested on Wednesday after stealing Pokémon merchandise from a Walmart store by scanning another item at a self checkout.
According to an arrest affidavit, Tyler Branson, 35, entered the store located on North Missouri Avenue at 9:43 a.m. and collected multiple Pokémon items.
Branson allegedly took the items to a self checkout line and manipulated the scanner by placing Magic cards underneath the Pokémon merchandise.
The affidavit said the man then tried to leave the store, but was detained by loss prevention.
It was confirmed Branson had been stealing multiple items of Pokémon merchandise beginning on July 1.
Branson admitted to stealing the items on multiple occasions. He told Largo police that he was giving the stolen merchandise as gifts to his family.
He is charged with retail theft. | https://www.wfla.com/news/pinellas-county/pinellas-man-arrested-for-stealing-pokemon-merchandise-from-walmart/ | 2022-07-28 17:32:08 | 1 | https://www.wfla.com/news/pinellas-county/pinellas-man-arrested-for-stealing-pokemon-merchandise-from-walmart/ |
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TX Lake Charles LA Zone Forecast for Sunday, August 21, 2022
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Zone Forecast Product
National Weather Service Lake Charles LA
300 AM CDT Mon Aug 22 2022
TXZ180-222215-
Tyler-
Including the cities of Town Bluff, Fred, Hillister, Ivanhoe,
Spurger, Warren, and Woodville
300 AM CDT Mon Aug 22 2022
.TODAY...Showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 80s. South
winds around 5 mph. Chance of rain 80 percent.
.TONIGHT...Showers and thunderstorms likely. Humid with lows in
the lower 70s. South winds around 5 mph. Chance of rain
70 percent.
.TUESDAY...Showers and thunderstorms. Humid with highs in the mid
80s. Southwest winds around 5 mph. Gusts up to 20 mph in the
afternoon. Chance of rain 90 percent.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Lows in the lower 70s. South winds around 5 mph.
Chance of rain 50 percent.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning, then becoming partly
sunny. A chance of thunderstorms. A chance of showers in the
morning, then showers likely in the afternoon. Humid with highs
in the mid 80s. Southwest winds around 5 mph. Chance of rain
70 percent.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers in the
evening. Lows around 70. Chance of rain 30 percent.
.THURSDAY...Mostly sunny with a chance of showers. A chance of
thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 80s. Chance of
rain 50 percent.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 70s.
.FRIDAY...Mostly sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in
the afternoon. Highs in the lower 90s. Chance of rain 50 percent.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 70s.
.SATURDAY...Mostly sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms
in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 90s. Chance of rain
50 percent.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 70s.
.SUNDAY...Mostly sunny. Showers likely with a chance of
thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 90s. Chance of
rain 60 percent.
$$
TXZ201-222215-
Hardin-
Including the cities of Lumberton and Silsbee
300 AM CDT Mon Aug 22 2022
.TODAY...Partly sunny with a chance of showers and thunderstorms
this morning, then mostly cloudy with showers and thunderstorms
likely this afternoon. Highs in the upper 80s. Temperature
falling into the lower 80s this afternoon. South winds around
5 mph. Chance of rain 70 percent.
.TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms
in the evening, then showers and thunderstorms likely after
midnight. Humid with lows in the mid 70s. Southeast winds around
5 mph in the evening, becoming light and variable. Chance of rain
70 percent.
.TUESDAY...Showers and thunderstorms. Humid with highs in the mid
80s. Southwest winds around 5 mph. Chance of rain 80 percent.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the evening, then showers and thunderstorms
likely after midnight. Humid with lows in the lower 70s.
Southeast winds around 5 mph in the evening, becoming light and
variable. Chance of rain 70 percent.
.WEDNESDAY...Showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms in the
morning, then showers with thunderstorms likely in the afternoon.
Humid with highs in the mid 80s. Southwest winds around 5 mph,
becoming east around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of rain
80 percent.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers. Lows
in the lower 70s. Chance of rain 50 percent.
.THURSDAY...Mostly sunny. A chance of showers in the morning,
then showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms in the
afternoon. Highs in the upper 80s. Chance of rain 60 percent.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. A chance of showers after
midnight. Lows in the lower 70s. Chance of rain 30 percent.
.FRIDAY...Mostly sunny with a chance of showers. A chance of
thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs around 90. Chance of rain
50 percent.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 70s.
.SATURDAY...Mostly sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms
in the afternoon. Highs around 90. Temperature falling into the
mid 80s in the afternoon. Chance of rain 50 percent.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming
partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 70s.
.SUNDAY...Mostly sunny. A chance of showers in the morning, then
showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon.
Highs around 90. Chance of rain 70 percent.
$$
TXZ215-222215-
Jefferson-
Including the cities of Beaumont, Sabine Pass,
and Sea Rim State Park
300 AM CDT Mon Aug 22 2022
.TODAY...Showers and thunderstorms likely. Highs in the upper
80s. Temperature falling into the mid 80s this afternoon. South
winds 5 to 10 mph with gusts up to 20 mph. Chance of rain
70 percent.
.TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms
in the evening, then showers and thunderstorms likely after
midnight. Humid with lows in the upper 70s. South winds 5 to
10 mph. Chance of rain 70 percent.
.TUESDAY...Showers and thunderstorms. Humid with highs in the mid
80s. Temperature falling into the lower 80s in the afternoon.
Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 80 percent.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the evening, then showers and thunderstorms
likely after midnight. Humid with lows in the mid 70s. Southeast
winds around 5 mph. Chance of rain 70 percent.
.WEDNESDAY...Showers with a chance of thunderstorms in the
morning, then showers with thunderstorms likely in the afternoon.
Humid with highs in the mid 80s. Northwest winds around 5 mph,
becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of rain
80 percent.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers in the
evening, then showers likely after midnight. Lows in the mid 70s.
Chance of rain 60 percent.
.THURSDAY...Showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms. Highs
in the upper 80s. Chance of rain 70 percent.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy with a chance of showers. Lows in
the mid 70s. Chance of rain 50 percent.
.FRIDAY...Mostly sunny with a chance of thunderstorms. A chance
of showers in the morning, then showers likely in the afternoon.
Highs in the upper 80s. Chance of rain 60 percent.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear with a chance of showers. Lows in
the mid 70s. Chance of rain 40 percent.
.SATURDAY...Mostly sunny with a chance of thunderstorms. A chance
of showers in the morning, then showers likely in the afternoon.
Highs in the upper 80s. Chance of rain 60 percent.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear in the evening, then partly cloudy
with a chance of showers after midnight. Lows in the mid 70s.
Chance of rain 40 percent.
.SUNDAY...Mostly sunny with a chance of thunderstorms. A chance
of showers in the morning, then showers likely in the afternoon.
Highs in the upper 80s. Chance of rain 70 percent.
$$
TXZ216-222215-
Orange-
Including the cities of Orange, Vidor, and Bridge City
300 AM CDT Mon Aug 22 2022
.TODAY...Showers and thunderstorms likely. Highs in the upper
80s. Temperature falling into the lower 80s this afternoon. South
winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 70 percent.
.TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms
in the evening, then showers and thunderstorms likely after
midnight. Humid with lows in the mid 70s. South winds around
5 mph. Chance of rain 70 percent.
.TUESDAY...Showers and thunderstorms. Humid with highs in the mid
80s. Temperature falling to around 80 in the afternoon. Southwest
winds around 5 mph. Chance of rain 90 percent.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the evening, then showers and thunderstorms
likely after midnight. Humid with lows in the mid 70s. Southeast
winds around 5 mph. Chance of rain 70 percent.
.WEDNESDAY...Showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms in the
morning, then showers with thunderstorms likely in the afternoon.
Humid with highs in the mid 80s. Southwest winds around 5 mph.
Chance of rain 80 percent.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers. Lows
in the lower 70s. Chance of rain 50 percent.
.THURSDAY...Showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms in the
morning, then showers and thunderstorms likely in the afternoon.
Highs in the upper 80s. Chance of rain 70 percent.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...A chance of thunderstorms in the evening.
Partly cloudy with a chance of showers. Lows in the lower 70s.
Chance of rain 40 percent.
.FRIDAY...Mostly sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in
the morning, then showers and thunderstorms likely in the
afternoon. Highs in the upper 80s. Chance of rain 60 percent.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear with a chance of showers. Lows in
the mid 70s. Chance of rain 30 percent.
.SATURDAY...Mostly sunny. A chance of showers in the morning,
then showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms in the
afternoon. Highs in the upper 80s. Temperature falling into the
mid 80s in the afternoon. Chance of rain 60 percent.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear in the evening, then partly cloudy
with a chance of showers after midnight. Lows in the mid 70s.
Chance of rain 30 percent.
.SUNDAY...Mostly sunny with a chance of thunderstorms. A chance
of showers in the morning, then showers likely in the afternoon.
Highs in the upper 80s. Temperature falling into the mid 80s in
the afternoon. Chance of rain 70 percent.
$$
TXZ259-222215-
Northern Jasper-
Including the cities of Holly Springs, Jasper, Kirbyville,
Magnolia Springs, Mt. Union, and Roganville
300 AM CDT Mon Aug 22 2022
.TODAY...Showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 80s.
Temperature falling into the lower 80s this afternoon. South
winds around 5 mph. Chance of rain 80 percent.
.TONIGHT...Showers and thunderstorms likely. Humid with lows in
the lower 70s. South winds around 5 mph. Chance of rain
70 percent.
.TUESDAY...Showers and thunderstorms. Humid with highs in the mid
80s. Southwest winds around 5 mph. Chance of rain 90 percent.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Lows in the lower 70s. South winds around 5 mph in
the evening, becoming light and variable. Chance of rain
50 percent.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning, then becoming partly
sunny. A chance of thunderstorms. A chance of showers in the
morning, then showers likely in the afternoon. Humid with highs
in the mid 80s. Southwest winds around 5 mph, becoming northwest
around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of rain 70 percent.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers in the
evening. Lows in the lower 70s. Chance of rain 30 percent.
.THURSDAY...Mostly sunny. A chance of showers in the morning,
then a chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon.
Highs in the upper 80s. Chance of rain 50 percent.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 70s.
.FRIDAY...Mostly sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in
the afternoon. Highs around 90. Chance of rain 50 percent.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 70s.
.SATURDAY...Mostly sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms
in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 90s. Chance of rain
50 percent.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 70s.
.SUNDAY...Mostly sunny. Showers likely with a chance of
thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs around 90. Chance of rain
60 percent.
$$
TXZ260-222215-
Northern Newton-
Including the cities of Burkeville, Farrsville, Jamestown,
Newton, Wiergate, Bleakwood, and Call
300 AM CDT Mon Aug 22 2022
.TODAY...Showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 80s.
Temperature falling to around 80 this afternoon. South winds
around 5 mph. Chance of rain 80 percent.
.TONIGHT...Showers and thunderstorms likely. Lows in the lower
70s. South winds around 5 mph. Chance of rain 70 percent.
.TUESDAY...Showers and thunderstorms. Humid with highs in the
lower 80s. Southwest winds around 5 mph. Chance of rain
90 percent.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Lows in the lower 70s. South winds around 5 mph in
the evening, becoming light and variable. Chance of rain
50 percent.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning, then becoming partly
sunny. A chance of thunderstorms. A chance of showers in the
morning, then showers likely in the afternoon. Humid with highs
in the mid 80s. West winds around 5 mph. Chance of rain
70 percent.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. A chance of showers in the
evening. Lows in the lower 70s. Chance of rain 40 percent.
.THURSDAY...Mostly sunny. A chance of showers in the morning,
then a chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon.
Highs in the upper 80s. Chance of rain 50 percent.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 70s.
.FRIDAY...Mostly sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in
the afternoon. Highs in the upper 80s. Chance of rain 50 percent.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 70s.
.SATURDAY...Mostly sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms
in the afternoon. Highs around 90. Chance of rain 50 percent.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 70s.
.SUNDAY...Mostly sunny. Showers likely with a chance of
thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 80s. Chance of
rain 60 percent.
$$
TXZ261-222215-
Southern Jasper-
Including the cities of Gist, Buna, and Evadale
300 AM CDT Mon Aug 22 2022
.TODAY...Showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 80s.
Temperature falling into the lower 80s this afternoon. South
winds around 5 mph. Chance of rain 80 percent.
.TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms
in the evening, then showers and thunderstorms likely after
midnight. Humid with lows in the mid 70s. Southeast winds around
5 mph in the evening, becoming light and variable. Chance of rain
70 percent.
.TUESDAY...Showers and thunderstorms. Humid with highs in the mid
80s. Southwest winds around 5 mph. Chance of rain 90 percent.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the evening, then showers and thunderstorms
likely after midnight. Humid with lows in the lower 70s. South
winds around 5 mph in the evening, becoming light and variable.
Chance of rain 70 percent.
.WEDNESDAY...Showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms in the
morning, then showers with thunderstorms likely in the afternoon.
Humid with highs in the mid 80s. South winds around 5 mph. Chance
of rain 80 percent.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers. Lows
in the lower 70s. Chance of rain 50 percent.
.THURSDAY...Mostly sunny. A chance of showers in the morning,
then showers and thunderstorms likely in the afternoon. Highs in
the upper 80s. Chance of rain 60 percent.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. A chance of showers after
midnight. Lows in the lower 70s. Chance of rain 30 percent.
.FRIDAY...Mostly sunny with a chance of showers. A chance of
thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 80s. Chance of
rain 50 percent.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. A chance of showers after midnight.
Lows in the lower 70s. Chance of rain 30 percent.
.SATURDAY...Mostly sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms
in the afternoon. Highs around 90. Chance of rain 50 percent.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. A chance of showers after
midnight. Lows in the lower 70s. Chance of rain 30 percent.
.SUNDAY...Mostly sunny. A chance of showers in the morning, then
showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon.
Highs in the upper 80s. Chance of rain 70 percent.
$$
TXZ262-222215-
Southern Newton-
Including the city of Deweyville
300 AM CDT Mon Aug 22 2022
.TODAY...Showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 80s.
Temperature falling into the lower 80s this afternoon. South
winds around 5 mph. Chance of rain 80 percent.
.TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms
in the evening, then showers and thunderstorms likely after
midnight. Humid with lows in the mid 70s. Southeast winds around
5 mph in the evening, becoming light and variable. Chance of rain
70 percent.
.TUESDAY...Showers and thunderstorms. Humid with highs in the mid
80s. Southwest winds around 5 mph. Chance of rain 90 percent.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the evening, then showers and thunderstorms
likely after midnight. Humid with lows in the lower 70s. South
winds around 5 mph in the evening, becoming light and variable.
Chance of rain 70 percent.
.WEDNESDAY...Showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms in the
morning, then showers with thunderstorms likely in the afternoon.
Humid with highs in the mid 80s. South winds around 5 mph. Chance
of rain 80 percent.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers. Lows
in the lower 70s. Chance of rain 50 percent.
.THURSDAY...Mostly sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms
in the morning, then showers and thunderstorms likely in the
afternoon. Highs in the upper 80s. Chance of rain 60 percent.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...A chance of thunderstorms in the evening.
Partly cloudy with a chance of showers. Lows in the lower 70s.
Chance of rain 40 percent.
.FRIDAY...Mostly sunny with a chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 80s. Chance of rain 50 percent.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. A chance of showers after midnight.
Lows in the lower 70s. Chance of rain 30 percent.
.SATURDAY...Mostly sunny with a chance of showers. A chance of
thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs around 90. Chance of rain
50 percent.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. A chance of showers after
midnight. Lows in the lower 70s. Chance of rain 30 percent.
.SUNDAY...Mostly sunny. A chance of showers in the morning, then
showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon.
Highs in the upper 80s. Chance of rain 70 percent.
$$
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MONTEGO BAY, Jamaica, March 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Travelers flying from Jamaica's busiest airport, Sangster International in Montego Bay, can now explore the world of APPLETON ESTATE Jamaica Rum in a new high-tech, premium boutique just opened in the airport's main duty-free store.
A world-first for the rum brand, the shop in shop takes shoppers on a self-guided, cane-to-cup journey into the heart of what makes APPLETON ESTATE such a unique Caribbean rum, seamlessly blending physical, multisensorial and digital elements. Customers navigate their way through the boutique via a series of interactive touchpoints that express the legend, craft and personality of the island's iconic rum.
The latest APPLETON ESTATE release, Ruby Anniversary Edition, takes pride of place in the new Sangster store. Produced to celebrate Master Blender Joy Spence's 40 years with the distillery, APPLETON ESTATE Ruby Anniversary Edition is a rich, complex blend of five rare rums, each aged for a minimum of 35 years, carefully chosen from Appleton Estate's stock of over 200,000 sleeping barrels.
The distinctive insignia of APPLETON ESTATE, formed of five national symbols of Jamaica, is the central feature of the store's physical experience. It has been brought to life as a stunning modernist 3D copper sculpture in the centre of the store; a magnet for shoppers to help them learn more about the brand's origin and terroir.
The insignia is the starting point for the shopper's digital journey within the boutique. Travelers can scan the front label of any bottle with their mobile device to discover a detailed description about the rum they have chosen, including individual tasting notes and a cane-to-cup explanation of the distillery's production process narrated by APPLETON ESTATE Master Blender, Joy Spence, herself.
Highlights at the new APPLETON ESTATE Sangster store include:
- A vibrant tasting bar. Expert brand ambassadors show travelers how to make delicious APPLETON ESTATE cocktails and lead guided tastings of its award-winning rum family that includes APPLETON ESTATE Signature, APPLETON ESTATE 8 Year Old Reserve, APPLETON ESTATE 12 Year Old Rare Casks, APPLETON ESTATE 15 Year Old Black River Casks and APPLETON ESTATE 21 Year Old Nassau Valley Casks.
- Home cocktail-making ideas Travelers can use the personalized digital insignia guide on their phone or tablet to discover key APPLETON ESTATE serves and classic cocktails to make at home.
- Personalized gift shopping. The shop's brand ambassadors can create a personalised digital message for the giftee which can be accessed via a QR-code-enabled neck hanger on the purchased bottle of Appleton Estate 15 Year Old or 21 Year Old.
"We are thrilled to open the APPLETON ESTATE experience at Montego Bay Airport, just 50 miles from where our incredible rums are lovingly crafted," said Marco Cavagnera, Managing Director of Global Travel Retail at Campari Group. "It's a perfect premium location to engage shoppers by showcasing every facet of APPLETON ESTATE its rich history, passion for natural ingredients, local provenance, the skill of our Master Blender Joy Spence and the versatility of the award-winning portfolio created under her guidance, ensuring there is an APPLETON ESTATE rum for any elevated occasion, from premium cocktail-making to sipping rums."
A global leader in premium aged rum, APPLETON ESTATE Rum is located just 50 miles from Montego Bay in Jamaica's lush Nassau Valley. Aged APPLETON ESTATE Rums carry a prominent minimum age statement and Jamaican GI rum classification which guarantees no additives, ageing solely in Jamaica, and the use of pure, filtered limestone water in the production process.
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Globant's Low Code Platform, GeneXus, incorporates LLM to further automate the software-building process to create entire systems.
NEW YORK, Feb. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Globant (NYSE: GLOB), a digitally native company focused on reinventing businesses through innovative technology solutions, has announced a major update to its AI-powered Low Code platform, GeneXus. Through the combination of deterministic symbolic AI with LLM (Large Language Model) technology, GeneXus Next can now create and maintain unprecedented enterprise software solutions in record time.
With the integration of LLM and AI, GeneXus is at the forefront of a rapidly evolving Low Code revolution, where sensory layers (text, video, audio, images), AI middleware, and performance layers come together to create frictionless experiences guided by users. The new AI Assistant feature represents a significant step forward in the field.
HOW AI ASSISTANT, GENEXUS NEXT, WORKS
The software creation process involves many different profiles of professionals, each using their own programming languages, and unique interactions: from designers, to developers, to testers. GeneXus steps into the process with its AI assistant by providing a common layer to bridge the understanding gap. GeneXus Next now allows the use of natural language, as common input for each of the profiles. In essence, you can use natural language requirements to create complex business workflows or for data modeling, use sketched images to generate fully interactive UIs or use audio instructions to evolve the system functionality.
GeneXus Next will be available in the coming weeks exclusively by invitation. Register here to enter the waitlist.
"Globant has been at the forefront of the AI industry for the past decade", said Martin Migoya, Co-Founder and CEO of Globant. "With GeneXus Next we continue to revolutionize our industry, making it easier for companies to build digital products and reinvent their businesses for sustained growth."
"In the past, GeneXus has utilized symbolic AI to create mission-critical systems with exceptional user experiences and quality. Now, the combination of symbolic models and foundation models like GPT-3 will further speed up and simplify the development process, enabling businesses to bring value to end-users faster than ever before", added Nicolás Jodal, CEO of GeneXus, a Globant company.
For over a decade Globant has been harnessing the power of AI to generate assertive business and tech solutions. Globant's path with artificial intelligence began in 2015 with the presentation of its AI Studio. In 2018, Globant released an AI Manifesto with a set of foundational principles to embrace a common vision. Today, Globant implements AI internally in nearly every operational process, from recruitment to project assignment. It's also a central piece of its products and platform offering. Augoor applies AI technology to make the coding process faster, more creative and effective. Globant's AI tool, MagnifAI, speeds up testing so that companies can launch products faster.
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France’s Macron to draft bill legalizing end-of-life options
PARIS (AP) — New legislation to be drafted this year will address end-of-life options, French President Emmanuel Macron said Monday, following the release of a report indicating that most French citizens support legalizing medically assisted suicide and euthanasia.
In a speech at the Elysee presidential palace, Macron vowed to “move forward toward a French model regarding end-of-life options.”
Macron’s move follows a report released Sunday indicating that a large majority from among a panel composed of 184 randomly selected citizens support “active assistance in dying.” The report concluded that French law is currently “not adapted” to end-of-life issues and must evolve. It offers different options involving legalizing assisted suicide and euthanasia.
Medically assisted suicide involves patients taking, of their own free will, a lethal drink or medication that has been prescribed by a doctor to those who meet certain criteria. Euthanasia involves doctors or other health practitioners giving patients who meet certain criteria a lethal injection at their own request.
Macron said the panel’s conclusions will be incorporated in the bill to be debated by the government and legislators “by the end of the summer.”
He did not provide details about what options the bill will allow, but insisted that strict conditions would be set with any change. They include guaranteeing free and informed consent and making sure that measures are restricted to patients suffering from incurable illness associated with physical and emotional suffering.
Macron suggested any changes would exclude cases involving terminally ill children, since the panel of citizens did not reach a conclusion on the issue.
A 2016 French law provides that doctors can keep terminally ill patients sedated before death but stops short of allowing assisted suicide and euthanasia.
Some French patients travel to other European countries to seek further options. Assisted suicide is allowed in neighboring Switzerland. Euthanasia is currently legal in the Netherlands, Belgium, Luxembourg and Spain under certain conditions.
French polls in recent years steadily showed a broad majority of people are in favor of legalizing similar measures.
The current law allows patients to request “deep, continuous sedation altering consciousness until death” but only when their conditions are likely to lead to a quick death. Doctors are allowed to stop life-sustaining treatments, including artificial hydration and nutrition. Sedation and painkillers are allowed “even if they may shorten the person’s life.”
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DAKAR, Senegal (AP) — Senegal’s opposition leader Ousmane Sonko has been charged with conspiracy against the state and calls for insurrections among other offenses, the public prosecutor said Saturday.
The announcement comes weeks after Sonko was convicted on separate charges of corrupting youth and sentenced to two years in prison, which ignited deadly protests across the nation.
Prosecutor Abdou Karim Diop made the announcement on state television, a day after Sonko’s lawyer said he was taken into custody for questioning at the police courthouse in the capital, Dakar.
In June, Sonko was acquitted on charges of raping a woman who worked at a massage parlor and making death threats against her. But he was convicted on a lighter sentence of corrupting young people, which includes using one’s position of power to have sex with people under age 21. Corrupting youth is a criminal offense in Senegal that is punishable by up to five years in prison and a fine of up to more than $6,000.
The conviction led to deadly clashes across the country between Sonko supporters and police, where at least 23 people were killed and dozens injured.
Sonko placed third in Senegal’s 2019 presidential election and is popular with the country’s youth. His supporters maintain the charges against him are part of a government effort to derail his candidacy in the 2024 presidential election.
Sonko’s ongoing legal battles may bar him from running. Once in prison, he can ask for a retrial for his June conviction.
Saturday’s charges are separate, said the public prosecutor. The accusations include calling an insurrection, criminal conspiracy to commit terrorism, compromising public security and theft.
It is unclear what led to the charges. Sonko has mostly stayed in his house since being sentenced to prison.
In a tweet posted shortly before his arrest on Friday afternoon, Sonko said a team of soldiers were breaking down the door following an altercation with secret service agents who were taking videoing him.
Friday evening, an AP reporter saw around 20 protesters burning tires in the middle of the road in Parcelles Assainies, an outer neighborhood of Dakar. | https://www.krqe.com/news/world/ap-senegals-opposition-leader-charged-with-conspiracy-against-the-state-and-calls-for-insurrection/ | 2023-07-30 14:03:21 | 1 | https://www.krqe.com/news/world/ap-senegals-opposition-leader-charged-with-conspiracy-against-the-state-and-calls-for-insurrection/ |
A Texas sheriff says he is launching a criminal investigation into the transport of 48 Venezuelan migrants to Martha's Vineyard last week.
As CBS Boston reported, Sheriff Javier Salazar of Bexar County, Texas, said he is looking into the case after he says the migrants were "lured under false pretenses" and had "every right to be where they were" when on Sept. 14 they were taken from San Antonio was reportedly paid a fee "to recruit approximately 50 migrants from an area around a migrant resource center."
Salazar says the migrants were taken to a hotel for a few days and then put on a shuttle bus to an airplane, where they were then flown to Florida, and then later to Martha's Vineyard.
The sheriff says the migrants were flown to Martha's Vineyard for a "video op" after being promised work and other solutions for their issues.
Massachusetts immigration attorney Rachel Self has been the primary point of contact and source of information in the opening of Salazar's investigation, he said.
NEW: Immigration attorney Rachel Self is here at St. Anthony’s Church on Martha’s Vineyard and has been interviewing Venezuelan migrants about how they got here. She calls the entire ordeal “kidnapping.” #WBZ pic.twitter.com/Rs5NfI49WP
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Andrey Rublev 2023 Terra Wortmann Open Odds
As action in the Terra Wortmann Open approaches an end, a quarterfinal is coming up for Andrey Rublev against Tallon Griekspoor. Rublev has the fourth-best odds to win (+500) at OWL Arena.
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Rublev at the 2023 Terra Wortmann Open
- Next Round: Quarterfinals
- Tournament Dates: June 16-25
- Venue: OWL Arena
- Location: Halle, Germany
- Court Surface: Grass
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Rublev's Next Match
Rublev has reached the quarterfinals, where he will play Griekspoor on Friday, June 23 at 11:30 AM ET (after beating Yannick Hanfmann 7-6, 6-3).
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Andrey Rublev Grand Slam Odds
- Wimbeldon odds to win: +2500
- US Open odds to win: +3300
- Terra Wortmann Open odds to win: +500
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Rublev Stats
- Rublev beat Hanfmann 7-6, 6-3 on Thursday in the Round of 16.
- Rublev has won two of his 25 tournaments so far over the past 12 months, with an overall record of 51-23.
- Rublev is 2-0 on grass over the past 12 months.
- In his 74 matches over the past year, across all court surfaces, Rublev has averaged 25.2 games.
- Rublev, over the past 12 months, has played two matches on grass, and 26.5 games per match.
- Rublev, over the past 12 months, has won 83.1% of his service games and 25.1% of his return games.
- On grass over the past 12 months, Rublev has claimed 81.5% of his service games and 34.6% of his return games.
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Who: Timber Creek (5-1) vs. Hammonton (5-1)
When/where: 6 p.m. Friday at Hammonton
Did you know: Hammonton can clinch the West Jersey Football League Memorial Division with a win.
Key players:
Timber Creek: Victor Oquendo, QB, 777 passing yards, seven TD passes; Chase Conway, RB, 250 rushing yards; Zyheem Coleman-Frazier, WR, 15 catches for 298 yards and four TDs; Amir Reason-Dallas, LB, 51 tackles and two interceptions.
Hammonton: Billy Way, QB, 229 passing yards, three TD passes; Kenny Smith, RB, 667 rushing yards; Lucas Goehringer, RB, 305 rushing yards; NaKeem Powell, WR, two TD catches; Kye Pressley, DL, seven sacks. | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/game-of-the-week/article_8bdb3e54-4522-11ed-a389-bf79cb7b8281.html | 2022-10-06 04:00:52 | 1 | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/game-of-the-week/article_8bdb3e54-4522-11ed-a389-bf79cb7b8281.html |
GUANACASTE, Costa Rica, July 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Four Seasons Resort Peninsula Papagayo is introducing a modern reflection of the coastal resort lifestyle with the addition of Virador Beach Club, a barefoot luxury escape; Wellness Shala to give a home to the resort's expansive wellbeing offerings; transformation of Kids For All Seasons and Arnold Palmer Signature Golf course renovation focusing on sustainability.
The project is led by Peninsula Papagayo developers Mohari and Gencom; together with Four Seasons, they have envisioned a sense of quiet luxury. A global design team is creating a resort experience with a foundation of style that takes inspiration from the landscape with an underscore on sustainable principles. The resort will temporarily pause operations from August to October 2023. Guests can book their getaway on Peninsula Papagayo starting Nov. 1, 2023.
"Our guests choose us for our personalized service, connection to nature, great beaches and attention to detail," said Ian-Robert Ciappara, General Manager, Four Seasons Resort Peninsula Papagayo. "The creation of the Virador Beach Club, the Wellness Shala and the complete transformation of Kids For All Seasons, as well as golf renovation, will enhance the guest's experience, giving them even more reason to return to our slice of paradise."
Virador Beach Club
Virador Beach Club is a retreat away from the resort happenings with the effortless barefoot luxury of an Eastern Mediterranean beachside getaway. The outdoor spaces come to life with an oceanside eatery and lounge focused on Mediterranean flavors, while adults can expect to enjoy an infinity-edge pool and private cabanas.
Lead architect Jorge Borja of Grupo BV, based in Mexico and winner of the 2023 International Property Awards, Five Star Best Architecture, and a pioneer in creating masterpieces of coastal elegance using light natural materials to create organic beauty.
Mexico City-based fashion designer Kris Goyri was selected to design a limited-edition employee wardrobe. Goyri balances style and sensuality, displayed in intricate designs reflecting traditional and modern elements.
The ambiance is created with a curated soundtrack by Gray V, music design – soft house beats celebrating the bohemian spirit of the beach club during the day, while Latin and eclectic drum-forward beats will bring life to the evenings.
Wellness Shala
The Wellness Shala is a sacred space for guests to unlock harmony and align with nature. Inspired by the graceful flow and movements of the Guanacaste winds, Luis Alejandro Cuesta and Javier Creuheras, founders of Arquitectura Mixta, have conceptualized a one-of-a-kind architectural space. To create the multidisciplinary design, Cuesta and Creuheras focus on bio-architecture and work with local artisans to build a sustainable structure that is one with nature.
Nestled high on the hills at a comfortable distance from the resort, the Wellness Shala is designed for guests to reconnect and find inner peace. The Wellness Shala is a bridge between modern wellness practices and ancestral rituals where guests become immersed in experiences that align the body, mind, and soul to the rich elements of this land.
Kids For All Seasons
Inspired by the flora and fauna of the magical mangroves of Peninsula Papagayo, Kids For All Seasons will undergo a complete transformation led by Polyanna Paraskeva of Polyanna & Associates. The Athens-based architect has created functional learning spaces exclusively for children throughout Europe and is making her Latin America debut with Four Seasons Resort Peninsula Papagayo.
"Children learn through play and this transformation will promote sensory development, social skills, and problem-solving abilities," said the architect Polyanna Paraskeva.
Paraskeva's designs feature low-lying platforms that children can crawl or walk on, imitating the root system of the mangroves surrounding the resort. She uses natural materials to mimic its lush and diverse ecosystems, furnishings are made from ecologically sustainable materials in bright colors that invite children to play and explore. Moveable, flexible walls create a fluid environment incorporating technology, arts, and science.
Sustainable Golf Course
Known for its diverse wildlife, dramatic elevation changes and panoramic ocean vistas, the Ocean Course at Peninsula Papagayo is an Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary with sustainability at its forefront. The 18-hole, par-72 Arnold Palmer Signature course and driving range is concluding a renovation that includes a precision irrigation system that will reduce water usage by 20 percent. Further improvements consist of more teeing area and 12 acres of native vegetation with less bunkering to improve playability and make the course more strategic and beautiful. Along with the course renovations, the Golf Pro and Tennis shop will provide a newly designed retail space and lounge area for golfers.
"We are thrilled to bring more sustainable practices to the Ocean Course," said Dakota Smith, Director of Golf. "The updates will conserve a significant amount of water while adding beauty, color and texture to the landscape mosaic,"
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Four Seasons Resort Peninsula Papagayo has been Central America's exclusive Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star resort for seven consecutive years. It is the utmost location for adventure travelers, wellness seekers, culinary explorers, and cultural globetrotters.
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(The Hill) – The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has issued notices to 15 states for failure to submit plans for air pollution reduction, four months after a lawsuit on the matter from a coalition of environmental groups.
In the lawsuit, originally filed in April, four organizations charged that the EPA had neglected to enforce the Clean Air Act’s Regional Haze rule by failing to notify states that had missed the deadline to submit an air pollution reduction plan. Plaintiffs included the Sierra Club, the Center for Biological Diversity, the Environmental Defense Fund and the National Parks Conservation Association.
In a series of notices last week, the agency alerted the states that they had missed the deadline, officially starting the clock on a two-year window to either submit a late plan or accept an EPA-written plan.
The EPA rule requires all states to develop a plan to reduce air pollution that has an impact on visibility in wildlife refuges or national parks. In 2017, the deadline was extended to July 2021, meaning the states hit the six-month failure-to-submit threshold on Jan. 31.
The states receiving notices are Alabama, Illinois, Iowa, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, New Mexico, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, and Virginia.
“The air pollution that causes haze in our national parks originates from sources that are often in the middle of communities that have suffered from decades of environmental injustices,” Holly Bender, senior director for energy campaigns at Sierra Club, said in a statement.
“EPA Administrator Regan saw these facilities and heard from these communities during his Journey to Justice. Enforcing environmental laws, and stepping in where states have failed to step up, is an important way for Administrator Regan to keep his commitment to these communities.”
A Sierra Club spokesperson told The Hill the group is still evaluating its options on the future of the lawsuit. | https://wgntv.com/news/nexstar-media-wire/epa-tells-15-states-they-missed-air-pollution-plan-deadline/ | 2022-08-29 20:02:30 | 1 | https://wgntv.com/news/nexstar-media-wire/epa-tells-15-states-they-missed-air-pollution-plan-deadline/ |
Jake Rude tossed 5.2 innings of four hit ball, striking out six and propelling Wayne Valley to a 5-2 victory over Passaic Tech - No. 19 in the NJ.com Top 20 - in Wayne on Thursday.
Brandon Van Peenen went 1-for-2 with a walk, two stolen bases and two runs scored to ignite the Indians, who are now 2-1 on the year. The winners struck for three runs in the bottom of the fourth to pull ahead.
Jonathan Porcelli went 2-for-4 with a double and RBI for Passaic Tech, which fell to 2-1.
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MINOT, N.D. (AP) — A woman accused of fatally stabbing her roommate 15 years ago in North Dakota pleaded not guilty Thursday after a judge determined there was sufficient evidence to send her to trial on felony murder.
Nichole Rice, 34, appeared in Ward County District Court in connection with the 2007 death of 18-year-old Anita Knutson. The Minot State University student was found face down in her bed and had two stab wounds to the chest, according to court documents.
Rice was arrested in March at the Minot Air Force Base where she worked as a civilian.
Rice was always a person of interest, but until this year there had not been enough evidence to arrest her, Minot Police Chief John Klug said at the time she was taken into custody.
Besides the work of his investigators, Klug credited help from “Cold Justice,” a television series that sends its detectives to work alongside local law enforcement on unsolved homicide cases.
According to the affidavit, investigators had been told that Rice had admitted to the murder, but that the person or people that heard the admission were unknown. In March, law enforcement was able to identify the person who heard the alleged confession as a former boyfriend of Rice.
Law enforcement officers in 2022 interviewed some of the same people with whom they talked earlier, including Rice and members of her family, and said that they gave statements that were inconsistent and contradictory, including where Rice was around the time of Knutson’s death.
Judge Richard Hagar has ordered Rice back in court on Nov. 16. | https://www.mrt.com/news/article/ND-woman-pleads-not-guilty-to-killing-roommate-in-17428172.php | 2022-09-08 20:13:58 | 0 | https://www.mrt.com/news/article/ND-woman-pleads-not-guilty-to-killing-roommate-in-17428172.php |
CA Phoenix AZ Zone Forecast for Tuesday, December 6, 2022
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Including the cities of Imperial Hot Mineral Springs, Winterhaven,
Chiriaco Summit, and Midland
1149 PM PST Tue Dec 6 2022
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 37 to 47. West wind 5 to 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Sunny. Highs 63 to 68. West wind 5 to 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows 34 to 44. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Sunny. Highs 62 to 67. North wind 5 to 10 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows 33 to 43. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 57 to 67.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 36 to 44.
.SATURDAY...Partly sunny in the morning then becoming sunny. Highs
57 to 66.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 39 to 47.
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. A slight chance of showers in the morning,
then a chance of showers in the afternoon. Highs 57 to 69. Chance of
rain 30 percent.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. A chance of showers in the evening,
then a slight chance of showers after midnight. Lows 39 to 50. Chance
of rain 30 percent.
.MONDAY...Partly sunny with a 20 percent chance of showers. Cooler.
Highs 53 to 63.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Clear and colder. Lows 34 to 42.
.TUESDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 51 to 61.
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Including the cities of Desert Shores, El Centro, Calexico, Alamorio,
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1149 PM PST Tue Dec 6 2022
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 43 to 53. West wind 5 to 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Sunny. Highs 64 to 69. West wind 5 to 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows 40 to 50. West wind 5 to 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Sunny. Highs 63 to 68. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows 39 to 49. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Sunny. Highs 63 to 69.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 37 to 49.
.SATURDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 63 to 69.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. A 10 percent chance of showers after
midnight. Lows 41 to 53.
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy with a 30 percent chance of showers. Highs
64 to 70.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy with a 40 percent chance of showers.
Lows 46 to 54.
.MONDAY...Partly sunny. A 20 percent chance of showers in the
morning. Cooler. Highs in the lower to mid 60s.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Clear and colder. Lows 39 to 48.
.TUESDAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower to mid 60s.
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Coyote Wells, Ocotillo, and Plaster City
1149 PM PST Tue Dec 6 2022
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 39 to 49. West wind 5 to 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Sunny. Highs 65 to 70. West wind 5 to 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows 36 to 46. West wind 5 to 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Sunny. Highs 63 to 68. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph in the
morning becoming northeast around 5 mph in the afternoon.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows 36 to 46. West wind 5 to 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Sunny. Highs in the mid to upper 60s.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 40 to 46.
.SATURDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid to upper 60s.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. A 20 percent chance of showers after
midnight. Lows 43 to 50.
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy with a 40 percent chance of showers. Highs in
the mid 60s to lower 70s.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Considerable cloudiness with a 50 percent chance of
showers. Lows 45 to 52. Rainfall around a tenth of an inch.
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy. A chance of showers in the morning, then a
slight chance of showers in the afternoon. Cooler. Highs in the lower
to mid 60s. Chance of rain 30 percent.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear and colder. Lows 40 to 45.
.TUESDAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower to mid 60s.
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1149 PM PST Tue Dec 6 2022
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 43 to 53. Southwest wind 5 to 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Sunny. Highs 64 to 69. West wind 10 to 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows 41 to 51. West wind 10 to 15 mph.
.THURSDAY...Sunny. Highs 61 to 66. West wind 5 to 10 mph in the
morning becoming northeast around 5 mph in the afternoon.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows 40 to 50. West wind 5 to 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Sunny. Highs 60 to 68.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 40 to 51.
.SATURDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 60 to 68.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. A 20 percent chance of showers after
midnight. Lows 46 to 55.
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of showers. Highs
59 to 69. Rainfall around a tenth of an inch.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Considerable cloudiness with a 50 percent chance of
showers. Lows 44 to 55. Rainfall between a tenth and a quarter of an
inch possible.
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy. A chance of showers in the morning, then a
slight chance of showers in the afternoon. Cooler. Highs 53 to 63.
Chance of rain 30 percent.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear and colder. Lows 38 to 49.
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Including the cities of Cottonwood Visitor and Lost Horse-Keys
Village
1149 PM PST Tue Dec 6 2022
.TONIGHT...Clear. Lows 33 to 43. West wind 5 to 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Sunny. Highs 51 to 61. West wind 5 to 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows 30 to 40. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Sunny. Highs 50 to 60. North wind around 5 mph in the
morning becoming southeast 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 31 to 41. West wind 5 to 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Sunny. Highs 49 to 61.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 28 to 41.
.SATURDAY...Partly sunny. Highs 48 to 62.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of showers.
Lows 32 to 44.
.SUNDAY...Considerable cloudiness with a 40 percent chance of
showers. Highs 47 to 61.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy with a 40 percent chance of showers.
Lows 29 to 44.
.MONDAY...Partly sunny with a 20 percent chance of rain and snow
showers. Cooler. Highs 42 to 56.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear and colder. Lows 23 to 37.
.TUESDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 41 to 55.
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SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Pete Alonso hit his major league-leading ninth homer and drove in four runs, Eduardo Escobar added a two-run drive to back a milestone night for rookie pitcher Kodai Senga and the New York Mets beat the San Francisco Giants 9-4 on Thursday night.
Jeff McNeil also connected for his first homer of the season and had an RBI single for New York. Brandon Nimmo, who had five hits against the Dodgers on Wednesday, added three more for the Mets, who are 6-1 on their 10-game road trip.
“We’re playing really good team baseball right now,” Alonso said. “All of us are pulling in the same direction, and when you get quality starts from your starters and runs put up on the board by the offense and great defense, that’s what it takes to win a bunch of ballgames. We’re enjoying our form right now. ”
Senga allowed four runs and five hits, struck out four and walked four in five innings to become the second pitcher in franchise history to begin his career 3-0. The Japanese right-hander joined Steven Matz, who won his first four decisions in 2015.
“In previous outings, I would make bad pitches and they would hit them,,” Senga said through interpreter Hiro Fujiwara. “Today I thought I made pretty good pitches and they still hit me. That’s just something to fix moving forward.”
Blake Sabol and LaMonte Wade Jr. homered for San Francisco. Mike Yastrzemski added three hits.
Alonso, who also had a two-run single, crushed a 3-2 pitch into the left field bleachers in the fourth inning off Sean Manaea (0-1) for his eighth home run in the last 14 games. It came after Francisco Lindor was hit by a pitch and was the 155th drive of Alonso’s career, 89 of which have come on the road.
“When he gets something he can handle, he puts a good swing on it,” Mets manager Buck Showalter said of his two-time All-Star first baseman. "Here’s a guy coming off as good a year as you want to see, and what’d he do when the season’s over? Went and did some things to try to get better. That’s all you need to know about Pete.”
Alonso credits an offseason dedicated to improving his strength and conditioning.
“I just feel really, really good and I feel in control right now, which is a really good feeling because I’m taking pitches, borderline pitches and just capitalizing on stuff in my zone," Alonso said. “I feel really good with the quality of swing decisions that I’m making and I feel like overall I’m just playing really good ball right now.”
Escobar’s second home run came after Manaea hit a batter and put the Mets up 4-0. New York has hit home runs in seven of its last eight games.
Senga had to pitch around traffic much of the game and overcame a rocky fifth when the Giants hit a pair of home runs and scored four runs.
Brooks Raley, John Curtiss, Drew Smith and Jeff Brigham combined for four scoreless innings of relief for New York.
Manaea allowed four hits with three walks in 3 2/3 innings. He's the first Giants starter in the last 28 games to allow more than four runs.
“He can shut a team down at any point,” Giants manager Gabe Kapler said. “It just wasn't his day.”
TRAINER’S ROOM
Mets: OF Starling Marte (neck) is feeling better and was available to pinch-hit.
Giants: Manaea took a pair of line drives off his body in the first two innings, but remained in the game. ... OF Bryce Johnson, on the IL with concussion symptoms, is getting better and could be activated soon.
UP NEXT
RHP Anthony DeSclafani (1-0, 1.42 ERA) starts for San Francisco on Friday looking for his first win since April 3. DeSclafani is winless in seven career starts against the Mets. New York manager Buck Showalter has not announced a starter for the game.
__ AP MLB: https://apnews.com/hub/mlb and https://twitter.com/AP_Sports | https://www.expressnews.com/sports/article/alonso-homers-again-mets-thump-giants-9-4-17910021.php | 2023-04-21 05:34:01 | 1 | https://www.expressnews.com/sports/article/alonso-homers-again-mets-thump-giants-9-4-17910021.php |
SHANGHAI, March 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Everest Medicines (HKEX 1952.HK), a biopharmaceutical company focused on the development, manufacturing and commercialization of innovative medicines and vaccines, today announced that it will report financial results for the full year ended December 31, 2022 and provide a business update on March 31, 2023. The Company will hold live conference calls in English and Mandarin on March 31, 2023, Beijing Time.
The English session of the conference call will be held at 9:00 AM on March 31, 2023 Beijing Time (9:00 PM U.S. Eastern Time on March 30, 2023), and the Mandarin session of the conference call will be held at 11:00 AM Beijing Time on the same day (11:00 PM U.S. Eastern Time on March 30, 2023).
The conference calls can be accessed by the following links:
For English Session:
Time: 9:00 AM Beijing Time, Friday, March 31, 2023
Pre-Registration Link: https://www.acecamptech.com/eventDetail/60503323
Webcast Link: https://www.acecamptech.com/meeting_live/70504909/4090?event_id=60503323event_id=60503222
Alternatively, participants may dial in to the conference call using below dial-in information:
For Mandarin Session:
Time: 11:00 AM Beijing Time, Friday, March 31, 2023
Webcast Link: https://s.comein.cn/ANQw8
Alternatively, participants may dial into the conference call using below dial-in information:
The replay of English session will be available shortly after the call and can be accessed by visiting the Company's website at http://www.everestmedicines.com.
About Everest Medicines
Everest Medicines is a biopharmaceutical company focused on developing, manufacturing and commercializing transformative pharmaceutical products and vaccines that address critical unmet medical needs for patients in Asian markets. The management team of Everest Medicines has deep expertise and an extensive track record from both leading global pharmaceutical companies and local Chinese pharmaceutical companies in high-quality discovery, clinical development, regulatory affairs, CMC, business development, and operations. Everest Medicines has built a portfolio of potentially global first-in-class or best-in-class molecules in the company's core therapeutic areas of renal diseases, infectious diseases and autoimmune disorders. For more information, please visit its website at www.everestmedicines.com.
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SOURCE Everest Medicines | https://www.kswo.com/prnewswire/2023/03/15/everest-medicines-announce-full-year-2022-financial-results-march-31-2023/ | 2023-03-15 11:29:22 | 1 | https://www.kswo.com/prnewswire/2023/03/15/everest-medicines-announce-full-year-2022-financial-results-march-31-2023/ |
NEW YORK — Americans awoke Wednesday to Election Day outcomes that remained nearly as murky as the night before: “House, Senate control still hangs in the balance,” a CNN caption blared.
Yet if the results of midterm elections hadn't solidified, the media narrative clearly had. Good night for Democrats. Bad night for Republicans. Bad night, especially, for Donald Trump.
This quick analysis took shape despite the very real possibility that Republicans would wind up wresting control of one or both houses of Congress from the Democrats. From the coverage's perspective, Republicans had failed to meet expectations.
“Republicans wildly underperformed, and heads should roll,” conservative commentator Ben Shapiro tweeted.
The Washington Post's website headlined, “Congress Hangs in the Balance as Democrats Defy Expectations.”
The New York Times headlined, “Control of Congress Hinges on Closely Fought Races.” Yet further headlines on the newspaper's site said there were no signs of a red wave that Republicans expected, and the lead analysis story was about why an expected GOP rout fell short.
The Times' closely watched “Needle,” which barely budged much of Tuesday night, predicted Wednesday afternoon that the Democrats had a 66 percent chance of controlling the Senate, and the Republicans an 83 percent chance of winning the House.
Trump, who opted not to announce a 2024 candidacy the night before the election, faced a particularly rough media assessment.
A Washington Post analysis explained, “why the 2022 election was such a disaster for Trump.”
The New York Post, overlooking the governor's race in its home state, put Trump rival Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on its cover, standing before a huge American flag. “DeFuture,” was the headline.
Fox News' website ran a steady stream of stories with damaging headlines: “Trump-endorsed Vance doesn't mention former president in victory speech.” “Republican Brad Raffensperger, reviled by Trump, wins again in Georgia.” And “Conservatives point finger at Trump after GOP's underwhelming elections results.”
“This ended up being a referendum on crazy,” said MSNBC commentator Donny Deutsch on Wednesday.
Armed with statistics and projections on election night, television networks were wary of drawing conclusions about the closely divided nation's political future. The night's first big story, DeSantis' big win, was favorable for Republicans.
But as Tuesday night slipped into Wednesday morning, the story of what was not happening for the GOP became the main talking point.
“Republicans will have some soul searching to do here,” said Fox News Channel's Dana Perino.
Kellyanne Conway, the former Trump aide who was a commentator on Fox, grew impatient at one point with on-set discussions about Republicans not performing up to expectations or hopes.
“It’s enough,” she said. “We’ll take it.”
Television networks made an extra effort on Tuesday to have personnel on hand to deal with threats to democracy, such as election deniers or attempts to prevent voting. Instead, there wasn’t much for them to do.
Through it all, news organizations stressed transparency, and how counting election results had become more difficult because of increased early voting and different state rules in how the vote was counted.
“This is more complicated than it was 10 years ago,” CNN’s John King said, “because people are voting in different ways.” | https://www.newscentermaine.com/article/news/nation-world/media-narrative-2022-election/507-a892835b-9382-430c-a36f-1007977cf298 | 2022-11-09 20:45:05 | 0 | https://www.newscentermaine.com/article/news/nation-world/media-narrative-2022-election/507-a892835b-9382-430c-a36f-1007977cf298 |
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Tuesday evening's drawing of the New York Lottery's "Take 5 Evening" game were:
05-09-13-29-31
(five, nine, thirteen, twenty-nine, thirty-one)
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Tuesday evening's drawing of the New York Lottery's "Take 5 Evening" game were:
05-09-13-29-31
(five, nine, thirteen, twenty-nine, thirty-one) | https://www.sfchronicle.com/lottery/article/Winning-numbers-drawn-in-Take-5-Evening-game-17605466.php | 2022-11-23 04:06:48 | 1 | https://www.sfchronicle.com/lottery/article/Winning-numbers-drawn-in-Take-5-Evening-game-17605466.php |
Video: Fair skies Friday before showers arrive for New Year's Eve
Mild air continues to build in as we near New Year's weekend. While we'll have fair skies today, a system approaches with showers this weekend.
Highs should top off in the 40s to the lower 50s Friday with a few more clouds and some sunshine and a light today.
most areas will be in the 30s tonight with mostly cloudy skies and some fog forming.
The mild air stays in place over the weekend. High both days will be in the upper 40s to low 50s. Saturday morning starts bright then clouds take over. Showers arrive for most later in the afternoon and into the evening. There will be some periods of steady rain overnight and into early New Year's Day. Showers will end south Sunday morning, but the rain will likely change to mix/snow in the mountains and North Country and then all through the day.
The mild pattern hangs around through the middle of next week with more highs in the 40s and 50s. | https://www.wmur.com/article/new-hampshire-weather-video-12-30-2022/42367835 | 2022-12-30 14:46:14 | 1 | https://www.wmur.com/article/new-hampshire-weather-video-12-30-2022/42367835 |
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KSHB) — One person died and three others were injured Wednesday when a bridge that was under construction collapsed in Missouri.
An official said a member of the construction crew was pouring the bridge deck for the project when the collapse occurred.
The three people who survived were taken to the hospital for treatment of minor injuries after they “were able to extricate themselves” from the rubble, according to the Clay County Sheriff's Office.
There was no previous indication of structural issues with the 165-foot bridge prior to the collapse, according to an update from the Clay County Sheriff’s Office on Wednesday afternoon.
“The Clay County Highway Department states there were no safety concerns on the project prior to today,” the sheriff’s office said. “An engineering contractor was on scene today inspecting the bridge before the deck was poured.”
The bridge and roads leading to it were closed in 2016. Construction was expected to wrap up in early 2023.
Lehman Construction was hired to demolish the existing wood-and-metal pony truss bridge and build a modern steel-girder “superstructure slab bridge,” including adjustments to the approaching roadways and incidental work as required.
OSHA, which fined Lehman Construction for a “serious” violation of safe working conditions in 2019 on a different project, is sending compliance officers to investigate the bridge collapse.
This story was originally reported on kshb.com. | https://www.kgun9.com/news/national/bridge-collapse-leaves-1-person-dead-3-injured | 2022-10-27 15:27:58 | 1 | https://www.kgun9.com/news/national/bridge-collapse-leaves-1-person-dead-3-injured |
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The average long-term U.S. mortgage rate rose this week for the second week in a row, another setback for homebuyers facing a housing market that remains unaffordable for many Americans after years of soaring home prices.
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The average rate on the benchmark 30-year fixed-rate home loan edged up to 6.43% from 6.39% last week, mortgage buyer Freddie Mac said Thursday. A year ago, it averaged 5.10%. Higher rates can add hundreds of dollars a month in costs for homebuyers, on top of already high home prices.
The average rate on a 30-year mortgage fell for five straight weeks before rising last week. The average rate on 15-year fixed-rate mortgages, popular with those refinancing their homes, fell this week to 5.71% from 5.76% a week earlier.
Higher borrowing costs have taken a toll on the housing market over the past year. The spring homebuying season, traditionally the busiest period for home sales, is off to a lackluster start, partly due to the elevated borrowing costs.
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Sales of previously occupied U.S. homes fell 2.4% from February to March to an annual rate of 4.44 million, according to the National Association of Realtors. The national median home price fell to $375,700 last month — down 0.9% from a year earlier and the biggest year-over-year drop since January 2012.
Despite the pullback in home prices, a near-historic low inventory of properties for sale is fueling bidding wars in many markets, especially for the most affordable homes.
Low mortgage rates helped juice the housing market for much of the past decade, easing the way for borrowers to finance ever-higher home prices. That trend began to reverse a little over a year ago, when the Federal Reserve started to hike its key short-term rate in a bid to slow the economy and cool the highest inflation in four decades.
Rates for 30-year mortgages usually track the moves in the 10-year Treasury yield, which lenders use as a guide to pricing loans. Investors’ expectations for future inflation, global demand for U.S. Treasurys and what the Fed does with interest rates can also influence rates on home loans.
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The average rate on a 30-year mortgage reached a two-decade high of 7.08% last fall. This year, it has ranged between 6.09% in early February and 6.73% early last month.
All told, the Fed has raised its benchmark rate nine times in just over a year. At their meeting last month, Fed policymakers projected they will only hike rates again this year once more, in May.
Many economists also expect the Fed will pause its rate increases after next month, reflecting worries that the fallout from the collapse of two major banks in March could lead the banking industry to reduce lending, weakening the economy. | https://www.seattlepi.com/business/article/average-long-term-us-mortgage-rate-rises-to-6-43-17922684.php | 2023-04-27 17:12:07 | 0 | https://www.seattlepi.com/business/article/average-long-term-us-mortgage-rate-rises-to-6-43-17922684.php |
PHILADELPHIA (AP)Lynn Greer III’s 17 points helped Saint Joseph’s defeat Loyola Chicago 86-55 on Saturday.
Greer added six rebounds, five assists, and three steals for the Hawks (7-10, 1-4 Atlantic 10 Conference). Kacper Klaczek added 17 points, including 14 in the second half, and had five assists. Christian Winborne scored 15.
Philip Alston led the Ramblers (6-11, 0-5) with 16 points, 11 rebounds and three blocks. The Ramblers have lost six in a row.
Saint Joseph’s led 43-24 at halftime, with Greer racking up 14 points. The Hawks extended their lead to 65-39 during the second half, fueled by a 14-2 scoring run.
Saint Joseph’s plays Monday at La Salle, and Loyola Chicago hosts Saint Louis on Wednesday.
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The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar. | https://www.krqe.com/sports/ncaa-mens-basketball/saint-josephs-wins-86-55-against-loyola-chicago/ | 2023-01-15 13:39:48 | 0 | https://www.krqe.com/sports/ncaa-mens-basketball/saint-josephs-wins-86-55-against-loyola-chicago/ |
MIAMI, July 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- El Car Wash ("El"), the largest and fastest growing express car wash operator in South Florida, today announced that Warburg Pincus has acquired the company from affiliates of Wafra Inc. ("Wafra"), Audrose Partners, and Fireside Investments. The investment will support El's continued expansion and its commitment to offering best-in-class services to its customers. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
El Car Wash is the leading car wash operator in South Florida across Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach counties. The company currently operates 17 car wash locations with over 30 additional sites in development across Florida and plans to significantly expand its footprint through greenfield openings and future acquisitions. Today, El is a widely recognized brand known for its prime locations, high quality operations, distinctive aesthetics, and industry leading membership program. It is also the Official Car Wash of the Miami HEAT and a partner of Baptist Health.
"We have built El Car Wash into a market-leading platform by relentlessly focusing on delivering friendly customer service and a best-in-class wash experience via a dense network of clean and recognizable modern facilities. This strategy has generated a loyal, growing membership base that we hope to service more conveniently by rapidly expanding El's store footprint in partnership with Warburg Pincus," said Geoff Karas, Co-CEO of El Car Wash and Co-Founder of Audrose Partners. "El has experienced rapid growth over the past several years, and partnering with Warburg Pincus, who has a long-standing track record of cultivating world-class businesses, will allow us to accelerate our expansion efforts and help further define the industry perception of car washes as the innovative and prime retail experience that we deliver," added Justin Landau, Co-CEO of El Car Wash and Co-Founder of Audrose Partners.
"We are thrilled to partner with Justin, Geoff and the El team. They have built a company that is truly unique in its space. El has established itself as a pre-eminent car wash platform with highly skilled operators, state-of-the-art facilities and dedicated focus on customer service, all of which is highlighted by the strength of its membership program," said Jeff Goldfaden, Managing Director, Warburg Pincus. "We believe El has a unique offering and significant growth potential. El has an outstanding record of new store openings and successful acquisitions, and we are tremendously excited to support the team in their continued expansion, both in South Florida and in other attractive markets," added Zach Lazar, Managing Director, Warburg Pincus.
Adel Alderbas, Chief Investment Officer at Wafra, added, "We have enjoyed a fantastic partnership with Justin, Geoff and Fireside building El Car Wash from just 4 locations in 2019 to nearly 50 locations operating and under development as of today. Through our collective commitment to high quality real estate and best-in-class customer service, El has become one of the premier express car wash platforms in the country. We wish Warburg Pincus and the El Car Wash team great success as they continue to develop the El platform."
Jonathan Langer, Founder and CEO of Fireside Investment added, "We are proud of the world class platform we have been able to create with Justin, Geoff and Wafra and wish the entire El Car Wash team all the best going forward."
William Blair & Company, LLC served as exclusive financial advisor to El Car Wash in connection with the transaction.
About El Car Wash
El Car Wash is the leading express car wash operator in Florida with 17 operating sites and a development pipeline throughout the state. The company is the Official Car Wash of the Miami HEAT, a partner of the Miami Zoo and a partner of Baptist Health. El Car Wash strives to bring a high level of customer service with a dose of fun to Florida residents by efficiently providing a clean, dry, and shiny car, every time. Rain Doesn't Clean Cars. For more information, please visit www.elcarwash.com. Follow us on Instagram @elcarwash.
About Warburg Pincus
Warburg Pincus LLC is a leading global growth investor. The firm has more than $85 billion in assets under management. The firm's active portfolio of more than 250 companies is highly diversified by stage, sector, and geography. Warburg Pincus is an experienced partner to management teams seeking to build durable companies with sustainable value. Founded in 1966, Warburg Pincus has raised 21 private equity and 2 real estate funds, which have invested more than $106 billion in over 1,000 companies in more than 40 countries. The firm is headquartered in New York with offices in Amsterdam, Beijing, Berlin, Hong Kong, Houston, London, Luxembourg, Mumbai, Mauritius, San Francisco, São Paulo, Shanghai, and Singapore. For more information, please visit www.warburgpincus.com. Follow us on LinkedIn.
About Wafra
Wafra is a global alternative investment manager with approximately $33 billion of assets under management. Wafra invests across a range of alternative assets, including alternative and traditional real estate, strategic partnerships, real assets and infrastructure. By providing flexible and accretive capital solutions and focusing on long-term partnerships, Wafra aligns and partners with best-in-class asset owners, companies and management teams. Headquartered in New York, Wafra has additional offices in London, Kuwait and Bermuda. For more information, please visit: www.wafra.com.
About Audrose Partners
Audrose Partners is a private investment company co-founded by Justin Landau and Geoffrey Karas focused on identifying long-term value creation opportunities in operationally-intensive, thematic businesses.
About Fireside Investments
Fireside Investments is a private investment firm that backs experienced management teams to build leading real estate operating companies and platforms. The firm has invested in and helped build businesses in a variety of industries with attractive fundamentals including permanent exhibition space, private country clubs, marinas, and experiential hospitality. Since the firm's founding five years ago, it has led investments in businesses with an aggregate enterprise value in excess of $5 billion. For more information, please visit www.firesideinvestments.com.
Contact
El Car Wash
Geoff Karas
geoff@elcarwash.com
Justin Landau
justin@elcarwash.com
Warburg Pincus
Sarah McGrath Bloom
Sarah.Bloom@warburgpincus.com
Wafra
Katrina Allen, Edelman
Katrina.Allen@edelman.com
Fireside Investments
info@firesideinvestments.com
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TX Austin/San Antonio TX Zone Forecast for Tuesday, November 22, 2022
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Zone Forecast Product for South Central Texas
National Weather Service Austin/San Antonio TX
229 AM CST Wed Nov 23 2022
TXZ192-232130-
Travis-
Including the city of Austin
229 AM CST Wed Nov 23 2022
.TODAY...Cloudy with a 20 percent chance of showers. Highs around
60. Southeast winds around 5 mph.
.TONIGHT...Cloudy. A chance of showers with a slight chance of
thunderstorms in the evening, then showers likely with a chance
of thunderstorms after midnight. Near steady temperature in the
upper 50s. Southeast winds around 5 mph. Chance of rain
70 percent.
.THANKSGIVING DAY...Cloudy with showers likely with a chance of
thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 60s. Southwest winds around
5 mph, becoming northwest in the afternoon. Chance of rain
70 percent.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...A chance of thunderstorms in the evening.
Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers. Cooler. Less humid with
lows in the mid 40s. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up
to 25 mph. Chance of rain 40 percent.
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy with a 40 percent chance of showers.
Cooler with highs in the mid 50s. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph
with gusts up to 25 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. A slight chance of showers in the
evening. Lows around 40.
.SATURDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 60s.
.SATURDAY NIGHT AND SUNDAY...Clear. Lows in the lower 40s. Highs
around 70.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Clear in the evening, then becoming partly
cloudy. Lows in the upper 40s.
.MONDAY AND MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Highs in the mid 70s.
Lows in the upper 50s.
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning, then becoming partly
cloudy. Highs in the upper 70s.
$$
TXZ205-232130-
Bexar-
Including the city of San Antonio
229 AM CST Wed Nov 23 2022
.TODAY...Patchy fog this morning. Cloudy with a 20 percent chance
of showers. Highs in the upper 50s. East winds around 5 mph.
.TONIGHT...Cloudy with a chance of showers. A slight chance of
thunderstorms in the evening, then a chance of thunderstorms
after midnight. Near steady temperature in the upper 50s. East
winds around 5 mph. Chance of rain 50 percent.
.THANKSGIVING DAY...Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Not as cool with highs in the upper 60s. West
winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 50 percent.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy with a slight chance of showers
and thunderstorms in the evening, then mostly cloudy with a
chance of showers after midnight. Less humid with lows in the
upper 40s. North winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.
Chance of rain 30 percent.
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning, then becoming partly
cloudy. A slight chance of showers. Cooler with highs in the
upper 50s. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows around 40.
.SATURDAY AND SATURDAY NIGHT...Clear. Highs in the upper 60s.
Lows in the lower 40s.
.SUNDAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 70s.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Clear in the evening, then becoming partly
cloudy. Lows in the lower 50s.
.MONDAY AND MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Highs in the mid 70s.
Lows in the upper 50s.
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning, then becoming partly
cloudy. Highs in the upper 70s.
$$
TXZ183-232130-
Val Verde-
Including the city of Del Rio
229 AM CST Wed Nov 23 2022
.TODAY...Areas of fog this morning. Cloudy. Highs in the upper
50s. Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
.TONIGHT...Cloudy. Near steady temperature in the mid 50s.
Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
.THANKSGIVING DAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning, then clearing.
Highs in the mid 60s. Northwest winds 15 to 20 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. A slight chance of showers after
midnight. Lows in the lower 40s. North winds 10 to 15 mph with
gusts up to 30 mph.
.FRIDAY...Partly cloudy with a slight chance of showers. Cooler
with highs in the mid 50s. Northwest winds 15 to 20 mph with
gusts up to 30 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 30s.
.SATURDAY THROUGH SUNDAY NIGHT...Clear. Highs in the upper 60s.
Lows in the lower 40s.
.MONDAY AND MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Highs in the lower 70s.
Lows in the upper 40s.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy in the morning, then clearing. Highs in
the mid 70s.
$$
TXZ220-232130-
Atascosa-
Including the city of Pleasanton
229 AM CST Wed Nov 23 2022
.TODAY...Cloudy with a 20 percent chance of showers. Highs in the
lower 60s. Northeast winds around 5 mph.
.TONIGHT...Cloudy with a chance of showers. A slight chance of
thunderstorms in the evening, then a chance of thunderstorms
after midnight. Near steady temperature in the upper 50s.
Northeast winds around 5 mph. Chance of rain 50 percent.
.THANKSGIVING DAY...Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers. A
chance of thunderstorms, mainly in the morning. Highs around 70.
West winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 40 percent.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy with a slight chance of showers
and thunderstorms in the evening, then mostly cloudy with a
chance of showers after midnight. Lows around 50. Northwest winds
5 to 10 mph with gusts up to 25 mph. Chance of rain 30 percent.
.FRIDAY...Partly cloudy with a slight chance of showers. Highs in
the lower 60s. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to
25 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Cooler with lows around 40.
.SATURDAY AND SATURDAY NIGHT...Clear. Highs in the upper 60s.
Lows in the mid 40s.
.SUNDAY...Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Clear in the evening, then becoming partly
cloudy. Lows in the lower 50s.
.MONDAY THROUGH TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Highs in the upper 70s.
Lows in the lower 60s.
$$
TXZ187-232130-
Bandera-
Including the city of Bandera
229 AM CST Wed Nov 23 2022
.TODAY...Patchy fog this morning. Cloudy with a 20 percent chance
of showers. Highs in the upper 50s. Southeast winds around 5 mph.
.TONIGHT...Cloudy with a chance of showers. A slight chance of
thunderstorms in the evening, then a chance of thunderstorms
after midnight. Near steady temperature in the mid 50s. South
winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 50 percent.
.THANKSGIVING DAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning, then becoming
partly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Not as cool
with highs in the upper 60s. West winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of
rain 50 percent.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy with a slight chance of showers
in the evening, then mostly cloudy with a chance of showers after
midnight. Cooler with lows in the lower 40s. North winds 15 to
20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. Chance of rain 30 percent.
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning, then becoming partly
cloudy. A slight chance of showers. Cooler with highs in the mid
50s. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 30s.
.SATURDAY AND SATURDAY NIGHT...Clear. Highs in the mid 60s. Lows
in the lower 40s.
.SUNDAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 70s.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Clear in the evening, then becoming partly
cloudy. Lows in the upper 40s.
.MONDAY THROUGH TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Highs in the mid 70s.
Lows in the mid 50s.
$$
TXZ193-232130-
Bastrop-
Including the city of Bastrop
229 AM CST Wed Nov 23 2022
.TODAY...Cloudy with a 20 percent chance of showers. Highs in the
lower 60s. East winds around 5 mph.
.TONIGHT...Cloudy. A chance of showers with a slight chance of
thunderstorms in the evening, then showers likely with a chance
of thunderstorms after midnight. Near steady temperature in the
upper 50s. Southeast winds around 5 mph. Chance of rain
70 percent.
.THANKSGIVING DAY...A chance of thunderstorms. Showers. Highs
around 70. South winds around 5 mph, becoming northwest around
5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of rain 80 percent.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...A chance of thunderstorms in the evening.
Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers. Lows in the upper 40s.
North winds 5 to 10 mph with gusts up to 25 mph. Chance of rain
50 percent.
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy with a 40 percent chance of showers.
Cooler with highs in the upper 50s. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph
with gusts up to 25 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. A slight chance of showers in the
evening. Lows around 40.
.SATURDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 60s.
.SATURDAY NIGHT AND SUNDAY...Clear. Lows in the lower 40s. Highs
around 70.
.SUNDAY NIGHT AND MONDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 40s.
Highs in the mid 70s.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming
mostly cloudy. Not as cool with lows in the lower 60s.
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning, then partly cloudy with
a slight chance of showers in the afternoon. Highs in the upper
70s.
$$
TXZ190-232130-
Blanco-
Including the city of Blanco
229 AM CST Wed Nov 23 2022
.TODAY...Cloudy with a 20 percent chance of showers. Highs in the
upper 50s. South winds around 5 mph.
.TONIGHT...Cloudy with a chance of showers. A slight chance of
thunderstorms in the evening, then a chance of thunderstorms
after midnight. Near steady temperature in the mid 50s. South
winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 50 percent.
.THANKSGIVING DAY...Mostly cloudy with showers likely with a
chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 60s. Temperature
falling into the lower 60s in the afternoon. Southwest winds 5 to
10 mph, becoming northwest with gusts up to 20 mph in the
afternoon. Chance of rain 70 percent.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming
mostly cloudy. A chance of thunderstorms in the evening. A chance
of showers. Cooler with lows in the mid 40s. Northwest winds
10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. Chance of rain 40 percent.
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy with a 40 percent chance of showers.
Cooler with highs in the lower 50s. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph
with gusts up to 30 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. A slight chance of showers in the
evening. Lows in the upper 30s.
.SATURDAY AND SATURDAY NIGHT...Clear. Highs in the mid 60s. Lows
in the lower 40s.
.SUNDAY...Sunny. Highs around 70.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Clear in the evening, then becoming partly
cloudy. Lows in the mid 40s.
.MONDAY THROUGH TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Highs in the mid 70s.
Lows in the mid 50s.
$$
TXZ172-232130-
Burnet-
Including the city of Burnet
229 AM CST Wed Nov 23 2022
.TODAY...Cloudy with a 20 percent chance of showers. Highs in the
upper 50s. South winds 5 to 10 mph.
.TONIGHT...Cloudy. A chance of showers with a slight chance of
thunderstorms in the evening, then showers likely with a chance
of thunderstorms after midnight. Near steady temperature in the
mid 50s. South winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 70 percent.
.THANKSGIVING DAY...Mostly cloudy with showers likely with a
chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 60s. Temperature
falling into the lower 60s in the afternoon. Southwest winds 5 to
10 mph, becoming northwest with gusts up to 20 mph in the
afternoon. Chance of rain 70 percent.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming
mostly cloudy. A chance of thunderstorms in the evening. A chance
of showers. Cooler with lows in the lower 40s. Northwest winds
10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph. Chance of rain 40 percent.
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy with a 40 percent chance of showers.
Cooler with highs in the lower 50s. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph
with gusts up to 25 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. A slight chance of showers in the
evening. Lows in the upper 30s.
.SATURDAY...Mostly sunny. Not as cool with highs in the lower
60s.
.SATURDAY NIGHT AND SUNDAY...Clear. Lows in the lower 40s. Highs
in the upper 60s.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 40s.
.MONDAY THROUGH TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Highs in the mid 70s.
Lows in the mid 50s.
$$
TXZ208-232130-
Caldwell-
Including the city of Lockhart
229 AM CST Wed Nov 23 2022
.TODAY...Cloudy with a 20 percent chance of showers. Not as cool
with highs in the lower 60s. East winds around 5 mph.
.TONIGHT...Cloudy. A chance of showers with a slight chance of
thunderstorms in the evening, then showers likely with a chance
of thunderstorms after midnight. Near steady temperature in the
upper 50s. Southeast winds around 5 mph. Chance of rain
60 percent.
.THANKSGIVING DAY...Cloudy with a chance of thunderstorms.
Showers likely. Highs around 70. South winds around 5 mph,
becoming west in the afternoon. Chance of rain 70 percent.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...A chance of thunderstorms in the evening.
Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers. Less humid with lows in
the upper 40s. North winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.
Chance of rain 40 percent.
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy with a 40 percent chance of showers.
Cooler with highs in the upper 50s. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph
with gusts up to 25 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. A slight chance of showers in the
evening. Lows around 40.
.SATURDAY AND SATURDAY NIGHT...Clear. Highs in the mid 60s. Lows
in the lower 40s.
.SUNDAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 70s.
.SUNDAY NIGHT AND MONDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 40s.
Highs in the mid 70s.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming
mostly cloudy. Not as cool with lows in the lower 60s.
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning, then becoming partly
cloudy. Highs in the upper 70s.
$$
TXZ206-232130-
Comal-
Including the city of New Braunfels
229 AM CST Wed Nov 23 2022
.TODAY...Patchy fog this morning. Cloudy with a 20 percent chance
of showers. Highs in the upper 50s. East winds around 5 mph.
.TONIGHT...Cloudy with a chance of showers. A slight chance of
thunderstorms in the evening, then a chance of thunderstorms
after midnight. Near steady temperature in the upper 50s.
Southeast winds around 5 mph. Chance of rain 50 percent.
.THANKSGIVING DAY...Mostly cloudy with a chance of thunderstorms.
A chance of showers in the morning, then showers likely in the
afternoon. Highs in the upper 60s. West winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance
of rain 70 percent.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming
mostly cloudy. A chance of thunderstorms in the evening. A chance
of showers. Less humid with lows in the mid 40s. North winds
10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. Chance of rain 30 percent.
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers in the morning,
then partly cloudy with a slight chance of showers in the
afternoon. Cooler with highs in the mid 50s. Northwest winds
10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. Chance of rain 30 percent.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then clearing. Lows
in the upper 30s.
.SATURDAY AND SATURDAY NIGHT...Clear. Highs in the mid 60s. Lows
in the lower 40s.
.SUNDAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 70s.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Clear in the evening, then becoming partly
cloudy. Lows in the upper 40s.
.MONDAY AND MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Highs in the mid 70s.
Lows in the upper 50s.
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning, then becoming partly
cloudy. Highs in the upper 70s.
$$
TXZ224-232130-
De Witt-
Including the city of Cuero
229 AM CST Wed Nov 23 2022
.TODAY...Cloudy. Not as cool with highs in the mid 60s. East
winds around 5 mph.
.TONIGHT...Cloudy with a chance of showers. A chance of
thunderstorms after midnight. Not as cool. Near steady
temperature in the lower 60s. Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance
of rain 50 percent.
.THANKSGIVING DAY...Cloudy with a chance of thunderstorms. A
chance of showers in the morning, then showers likely in the
afternoon. Highs in the mid 70s. Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph,
becoming west in the afternoon. Chance of rain 70 percent.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...A chance of thunderstorms in the evening.
Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers. Lows in the lower 50s.
Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph with gusts up to 25 mph. Chance of
rain 50 percent.
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning, then becoming partly
cloudy. A 40 percent chance of showers. Much cooler with highs in
the upper 50s. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to
25 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then clearing.
Cooler with lows in the lower 40s.
.SATURDAY AND SATURDAY NIGHT...Clear. Highs in the mid 60s. Lows
in the mid 40s.
.SUNDAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 70s.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Clear in the evening, then becoming partly
cloudy. Not as cool with lows in the mid 50s.
.MONDAY AND MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Highs in the upper 70s.
Lows in the mid 60s.
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning, then partly cloudy with
a slight chance of showers in the afternoon. Highs in the upper
70s.
$$
TXZ228-232130-
Dimmit-
Including the city of Carrizo Springs
229 AM CST Wed Nov 23 2022
.TODAY...Patchy fog this morning. Cloudy with a 20 percent chance
of showers. Highs in the upper 50s. East winds around 5 mph.
.TONIGHT...Cloudy. A chance of showers in the evening, then a
slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after midnight. Near
steady temperature in the mid 50s. East winds around 5 mph.
Chance of rain 30 percent.
.THANKSGIVING DAY...Cloudy in the morning, then becoming partly
cloudy. Not as cool with highs in the upper 60s. Northwest winds
5 to 10 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then mostly
cloudy with a slight chance of showers after midnight. Lows in
the upper 40s. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to
30 mph.
.FRIDAY...Partly cloudy in the morning, then clearing. Highs in
the lower 60s. Northwest winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to
30 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT THROUGH SUNDAY...Clear. Lows in the lower 40s.
Highs in the mid 70s.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 40s.
.MONDAY AND MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Highs in the mid 70s.
Lows in the mid 50s.
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning, then clearing. Highs
around 80.
$$
TXZ184-232130-
Edwards-
Including the city of Rocksprings
229 AM CST Wed Nov 23 2022
.TODAY...Cloudy. Areas of fog this morning. A slight chance of
showers this afternoon. Highs in the upper 50s. South winds 5 to
10 mph. Chance of rain 20 percent.
.TONIGHT...Cloudy with a slight chance of showers. A slight
chance of thunderstorms after midnight. Near steady temperature
in the mid 50s. South winds 5 to 10 mph with gusts up to 20 mph.
Chance of rain 20 percent.
.THANKSGIVING DAY...Mostly cloudy with a slight chance of showers
and thunderstorms in the morning, then mostly sunny in the
afternoon. Highs in the mid 60s. West winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming
northwest 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph in the afternoon.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then mostly
cloudy with a slight chance of showers after midnight. Cooler
with lows around 40. North winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to
30 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning, then becoming partly
cloudy. A slight chance of showers. Cooler with highs in the
lower 50s. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming
mostly clear. Lows in the mid 30s.
.SATURDAY AND SATURDAY NIGHT...Clear. Highs in the mid 60s. Lows
around 40.
.SUNDAY AND SUNDAY NIGHT...Clear. Highs around 70. Lows in the
mid 40s.
.MONDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 70s.
.MONDAY NIGHT AND TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 50s.
Highs in the mid 70s.
$$
TXZ209-232130-
Fayette-
Including the city of La Grange
229 AM CST Wed Nov 23 2022
.TODAY...Cloudy. Not as cool with highs in the mid 60s. East
winds around 5 mph.
.TONIGHT...Cloudy. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms
in the evening, then showers likely with a chance of
thunderstorms after midnight. Not as cool. Near steady
temperature in the lower 60s. Southeast winds around 5 mph.
Chance of rain 70 percent.
.THANKSGIVING DAY...A chance of thunderstorms. Showers. Highs in
the lower 70s. Temperature falling into the upper 60s in the
afternoon. Southeast winds around 5 mph, becoming west in the
afternoon. Chance of rain 80 percent.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...A chance of thunderstorms in the evening.
Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers. Lows in the lower 50s.
North winds 5 to 10 mph with gusts up to 25 mph. Chance of rain
50 percent.
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of showers. Much
cooler with highs in the upper 50s. Northwest winds around 10 mph
with gusts up to 25 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. A slight chance of showers in the
evening. Cooler with lows in the lower 40s.
.SATURDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 60s.
.SATURDAY NIGHT AND SUNDAY...Clear. Lows in the mid 40s. Highs
around 70.
.SUNDAY NIGHT AND MONDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 50s.
Highs in the mid 70s.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming
mostly cloudy. Not as cool with lows in the lower 60s.
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning, then partly cloudy with
a slight chance of showers in the afternoon. Highs in the upper
70s.
$$
TXZ219-232130-
Frio-
Including the city of Pearsall
229 AM CST Wed Nov 23 2022
.TODAY...Patchy fog this morning. Cloudy with a 20 percent chance
of showers. Highs in the upper 50s. Northeast winds around 5 mph.
.TONIGHT...Cloudy with a chance of showers. A slight chance of
thunderstorms in the evening, then a chance of thunderstorms
after midnight. Near steady temperature in the mid 50s. Northeast
winds around 5 mph. Chance of rain 40 percent.
.THANKSGIVING DAY...Mostly cloudy with a slight chance of showers
and thunderstorms. Not as cool with highs in the upper 60s.
Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then mostly
cloudy with a slight chance of showers after midnight. Less humid
with lows in the upper 40s. Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph with
gusts up to 25 mph.
.FRIDAY...Partly cloudy. A slight chance of showers in the
morning. Highs in the lower 60s. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph
with gusts up to 25 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows around 40.
.SATURDAY AND SATURDAY NIGHT...Clear. Highs around 70. Lows in
the mid 40s.
.SUNDAY...Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Clear in the evening, then becoming partly
cloudy. Lows in the lower 50s.
.MONDAY THROUGH TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Highs in the upper 70s.
Lows in the upper 50s.
$$
TXZ188-232130-
Gillespie-
Including the city of Fredericksburg
229 AM CST Wed Nov 23 2022
.TODAY...Patchy fog this morning. Cloudy with a 20 percent chance
of showers. Highs in the upper 50s. South winds 5 to 10 mph.
.TONIGHT...Cloudy with a chance of showers. A slight chance of
thunderstorms in the evening, then a chance of thunderstorms
after midnight. Near steady temperature in the mid 50s. South
winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 50 percent.
.THANKSGIVING DAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning, then becoming
partly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in
the mid 60s. Temperature falling into the lower 60s in the
afternoon. Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming northwest 10 to
15 mph in the afternoon. Chance of rain 50 percent.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy with a slight chance of showers
and thunderstorms in the evening, then mostly cloudy with a
chance of showers after midnight. Cooler with lows in the lower
40s. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. Chance
of rain 30 percent.
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers, mainly in the
morning. Much cooler with highs in the lower 50s. Northwest winds
10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph. Chance of rain 40 percent.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 30s.
.SATURDAY AND SATURDAY NIGHT...Clear. Highs in the lower 60s.
Lows in the lower 40s.
.SUNDAY...Sunny. Highs around 70.
.SUNDAY NIGHT AND MONDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 40s.
Highs in the lower 70s.
.MONDAY NIGHT AND TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 50s.
Highs in the mid 70s.
$$
TXZ223-232130-
Gonzales-
Including the city of Gonzales
229 AM CST Wed Nov 23 2022
.TODAY...Cloudy. Not as cool with highs in the mid 60s. East
winds around 5 mph.
.TONIGHT...Cloudy with a chance of showers. A slight chance of
thunderstorms in the evening, then a chance of thunderstorms
after midnight. Near steady temperature in the lower 60s.
Southeast winds around 5 mph. Chance of rain 50 percent.
.THANKSGIVING DAY...Cloudy with a chance of thunderstorms. A
chance of showers in the morning, then showers likely in the
afternoon. Highs in the lower 70s. South winds around 5 mph,
becoming west in the afternoon. Chance of rain 70 percent.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...A chance of thunderstorms in the evening.
Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers. Less humid with lows
around 50. North winds 5 to 10 mph with gusts up to 25 mph.
Chance of rain 40 percent.
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning, then becoming partly
cloudy. A 40 percent chance of showers. Cooler with highs in the
upper 50s. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 40s.
.SATURDAY AND SATURDAY NIGHT...Clear. Highs in the mid 60s. Lows
in the lower 40s.
.SUNDAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 70s.
.SUNDAY NIGHT AND MONDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 50s.
Highs in the mid 70s.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming
mostly cloudy. Not as cool with lows in the lower 60s.
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning, then becoming partly
cloudy. Highs in the upper 70s.
$$
TXZ207-232130-
Guadalupe-
Including the city of Seguin
229 AM CST Wed Nov 23 2022
.TODAY...Patchy fog this morning. Cloudy with a 20 percent chance
of showers. Highs in the lower 60s. East winds around 5 mph.
.TONIGHT...Cloudy with a chance of showers. A slight chance of
thunderstorms in the evening, then a chance of thunderstorms
after midnight. Near steady temperature in the upper 50s.
Southeast winds around 5 mph. Chance of rain 50 percent.
.THANKSGIVING DAY...Cloudy with a chance of thunderstorms. A
chance of showers in the morning, then showers likely in the
afternoon. Highs in the upper 60s. Southwest winds around 5 mph,
becoming west in the afternoon. Chance of rain 70 percent.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...A chance of thunderstorms in the evening.
Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers. Less humid with lows in
the upper 40s. North winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.
Chance of rain 40 percent.
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers in the morning,
then partly cloudy with a slight chance of showers in the
afternoon. Cooler with highs in the upper 50s. Northwest winds
10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. Chance of rain 40 percent.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then clearing. Lows
around 40.
.SATURDAY THROUGH SUNDAY...Clear. Highs in the upper 60s. Lows in
the lower 40s.
.SUNDAY NIGHT AND MONDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 50s.
Highs in the mid 70s.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming
mostly cloudy. Not as cool with lows in the lower 60s.
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning, then becoming partly
cloudy. Highs in the upper 70s.
$$
TXZ191-232130-
Hays-
Including the city of San Marcos
229 AM CST Wed Nov 23 2022
.TODAY...Cloudy with a 20 percent chance of showers. Highs in the
upper 50s. Southeast winds around 5 mph.
.TONIGHT...Cloudy with a chance of showers. A slight chance of
thunderstorms in the evening, then a chance of thunderstorms
after midnight. Near steady temperature in the upper 50s.
Southeast winds around 5 mph. Chance of rain 50 percent.
.THANKSGIVING DAY...Cloudy with showers likely with a chance of
thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 60s. Southwest winds around
5 mph, becoming northwest in the afternoon. Chance of rain
70 percent.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...A chance of thunderstorms in the evening.
Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers. Less humid with lows in
the mid 40s. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to
30 mph. Chance of rain 40 percent.
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy with a 40 percent chance of showers.
Cooler with highs in the mid 50s. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph
with gusts up to 30 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. A slight chance of showers in the
evening. Lows in the upper 30s.
.SATURDAY AND SATURDAY NIGHT...Clear. Highs in the mid 60s. Lows
in the lower 40s.
.SUNDAY...Sunny. Highs around 70.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Clear in the evening, then becoming partly
cloudy. Lows in the upper 40s.
.MONDAY THROUGH TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Highs in the mid 70s.
Lows in the upper 50s.
$$
TXZ222-232130-
Karnes-
Including the city of Karnes City
229 AM CST Wed Nov 23 2022
.TODAY...Cloudy. Not as cool with highs in the mid 60s. Northeast
winds around 5 mph.
.TONIGHT...Cloudy with a chance of showers. A chance of
thunderstorms after midnight. Not as cool. Near steady
temperature in the lower 60s. Southeast winds around 5 mph.
Chance of rain 50 percent.
.THANKSGIVING DAY...Cloudy with a chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 70s. South winds around 5 mph,
becoming west in the afternoon. Chance of rain 50 percent.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...A chance of thunderstorms in the evening.
Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers. Lows in the lower 50s.
Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph with gusts up to 25 mph. Chance of
rain 40 percent.
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers in the morning,
then partly cloudy with a slight chance of showers in the
afternoon. Cooler with highs around 60. Northwest winds 10 to
15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph. Chance of rain 30 percent.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Cooler with lows in the lower 40s.
.SATURDAY AND SATURDAY NIGHT...Clear. Highs in the upper 60s.
Lows in the mid 40s.
.SUNDAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 70s.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Clear in the evening, then becoming partly
cloudy. Not as cool with lows in the mid 50s.
.MONDAY AND MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Highs in the upper 70s.
Lows in the lower 60s.
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning, then becoming partly
cloudy. Highs in the upper 70s.
$$
TXZ189-232130-
Kendall-
Including the city of Boerne
229 AM CST Wed Nov 23 2022
.TODAY...Patchy fog this morning. Cloudy with a 20 percent chance
of showers. Highs in the upper 50s. Southeast winds around 5 mph.
.TONIGHT...Cloudy with a chance of showers. A slight chance of
thunderstorms in the evening, then a chance of thunderstorms
after midnight. Near steady temperature in the mid 50s. South
winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 50 percent.
.THANKSGIVING DAY...Cloudy in the morning, then becoming partly
cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the upper
60s. Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming west with gusts up to
20 mph in the afternoon. Chance of rain 50 percent.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy with a slight chance of showers
and thunderstorms in the evening, then mostly cloudy with a
chance of showers after midnight. Cooler with lows in the lower
40s. North winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. Chance of
rain 30 percent.
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers in the morning,
then partly cloudy with a slight chance of showers in the
afternoon. Cooler with highs in the mid 50s. Northwest winds
10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. Chance of rain 30 percent.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 30s.
.SATURDAY AND SATURDAY NIGHT...Clear. Highs in the mid 60s. Lows
in the lower 40s.
.SUNDAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 70s.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Clear in the evening, then becoming partly
cloudy. Lows in the mid 40s.
.MONDAY THROUGH TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Highs in the lower 70s.
Lows in the mid 50s.
$$
TXZ186-232130-
Kerr-
Including the city of Kerrville
229 AM CST Wed Nov 23 2022
.TODAY...Areas of fog this morning. Cloudy with a 20 percent
chance of showers. Highs in the upper 50s. South winds 5 to
10 mph.
.TONIGHT...Cloudy with a chance of showers. A slight chance of
thunderstorms in the evening, then a chance of thunderstorms
after midnight. Near steady temperature in the mid 50s. South
winds 5 to 10 mph with gusts up to 20 mph. Chance of rain
40 percent.
.THANKSGIVING DAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning, then becoming
partly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in
the mid 60s. Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming northwest
10 to 15 mph in the afternoon. Chance of rain 50 percent.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy with a slight chance of showers
in the evening, then mostly cloudy with a chance of showers after
midnight. Cooler with lows in the lower 40s. North winds 15 to
20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. Chance of rain 30 percent.
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning, then becoming partly
cloudy. A slight chance of showers. Cooler with highs in the
lower 50s. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 30s.
.SATURDAY AND SATURDAY NIGHT...Clear. Highs in the mid 60s. Lows
in the lower 40s.
.SUNDAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 70s.
.SUNDAY NIGHT AND MONDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 40s.
Highs in the lower 70s.
.MONDAY NIGHT AND TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 50s.
Highs in the lower 70s.
$$
TXZ202-232130-
Kinney-
Including the city of Brackettville
229 AM CST Wed Nov 23 2022
.TODAY...Patchy fog this morning. Cloudy with a 20 percent chance
of showers. Highs in the upper 50s. Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
.TONIGHT...Cloudy with a slight chance of showers. A slight
chance of thunderstorms after midnight. Near steady temperature
in the mid 50s. Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain
20 percent.
.THANKSGIVING DAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning, then clearing.
Not as cool with highs around 70. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then mostly
cloudy with a slight chance of showers after midnight. Lows in
the mid 40s. North winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph.
.FRIDAY...Partly cloudy. A slight chance of showers in the
morning. Cooler with highs in the upper 50s. Northwest winds
15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT THROUGH SATURDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows in the upper
30s. Highs in the upper 60s.
.SUNDAY AND SUNDAY NIGHT...Clear. Highs in the mid 70s. Lows in
the mid 40s.
.MONDAY AND MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Highs in the lower 70s.
Lows in the lower 50s.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy in the morning, then clearing. Highs in
the upper 70s.
$$
TXZ225-232130-
Lavaca-
Including the city of Hallettsville
229 AM CST Wed Nov 23 2022
.TODAY...Mostly cloudy. Not as cool with highs in the upper 60s.
East winds 5 to 10 mph.
.TONIGHT...Cloudy. A slight chance of showers in the evening,
then a chance of showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms
after midnight. Not as cool. Near steady temperature in the lower
60s. Southeast winds around 5 mph. Chance of rain 50 percent.
.THANKSGIVING DAY...A chance of thunderstorms. Showers. Highs in
the mid 70s. Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph with gusts up to 20 mph,
becoming west in the afternoon. Chance of rain 80 percent.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...A chance of thunderstorms in the evening.
Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers. Lows in the lower 50s.
North winds 5 to 10 mph. Gusts up to 25 mph after midnight.
Chance of rain 50 percent.
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of showers. Much
cooler with highs around 60. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph with
gusts up to 25 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. A slight chance of showers in the
evening. Cooler with lows in the lower 40s.
.SATURDAY AND SATURDAY NIGHT...Clear. Highs in the mid 60s. Lows
in the mid 40s.
.SUNDAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 70s.
.SUNDAY NIGHT AND MONDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 50s.
Highs in the upper 70s.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming
mostly cloudy. Not as cool with lows in the mid 60s.
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning, then partly cloudy with
a slight chance of showers in the afternoon. Highs in the upper
70s.
$$
TXZ194-232130-
Lee-
Including the city of Giddings
229 AM CST Wed Nov 23 2022
.TODAY...Cloudy with a 20 percent chance of showers. Highs in the
mid 60s. Southeast winds around 5 mph.
.TONIGHT...Cloudy. A chance of showers with a slight chance of
thunderstorms in the evening, then showers likely with a chance
of thunderstorms after midnight. Near steady temperature around
60. Southeast winds around 5 mph. Chance of rain 70 percent.
.THANKSGIVING DAY...A chance of thunderstorms. Showers. Highs in
the upper 60s. South winds around 5 mph, becoming northwest in
the afternoon. Chance of rain 80 percent.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...A chance of thunderstorms in the evening.
Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers. Lows in the upper 40s.
Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph with gusts up to 25 mph. Chance of
rain 50 percent.
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of showers.
Cooler with highs in the mid 50s. Northwest winds around 10 mph
with gusts up to 25 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. A slight chance of showers in the
evening. Lows in the lower 40s.
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy in the morning, then becoming mostly
sunny. Highs in the lower 60s.
.SATURDAY NIGHT AND SUNDAY...Clear. Lows in the mid 40s. Highs in
the upper 60s.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Clear in the evening, then becoming partly
cloudy. Lows in the upper 40s.
.MONDAY AND MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Highs in the mid 70s.
Lows in the lower 60s.
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning, then partly cloudy with
a slight chance of showers in the afternoon. Highs in the upper
70s.
$$
TXZ171-232130-
Llano-
Including the city of Llano
229 AM CST Wed Nov 23 2022
.TODAY...Cloudy with a 20 percent chance of showers. Highs in the
lower 60s. Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
.TONIGHT...Cloudy with a chance of showers. A slight chance of
thunderstorms in the evening, then a chance of thunderstorms
after midnight. Near steady temperature in the mid 50s. South
winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 50 percent.
.THANKSGIVING DAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning, then becoming
partly cloudy. A chance of thunderstorms. A chance of showers.
Highs in the upper 60s. Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming
northwest with gusts up to 20 mph in the afternoon. Chance of
rain 50 percent.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy with a slight chance of showers
and thunderstorms in the evening, then mostly cloudy with a
chance of showers after midnight. Cooler with lows in the lower
40s. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph. Chance
of rain 40 percent.
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy with a 40 percent chance of showers.
Cooler with highs in the lower 50s. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph
with gusts up to 25 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. A slight chance of showers in the
evening. Lows in the upper 30s.
.SATURDAY...Mostly sunny. Not as cool with highs in the mid 60s.
.SATURDAY NIGHT AND SUNDAY...Clear. Lows in the lower 40s. Highs
around 70.
.SUNDAY NIGHT AND MONDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 40s.
Highs in the mid 70s.
.MONDAY NIGHT AND TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 50s.
Highs in the upper 70s.
$$
TXZ217-232130-
Maverick-
Including the city of Eagle Pass
229 AM CST Wed Nov 23 2022
.TODAY...Patchy fog this morning. Cloudy with a 20 percent chance
of showers. Highs in the upper 50s. East winds around 5 mph.
.TONIGHT...Cloudy. A slight chance of showers in the evening.
Near steady temperature in the mid 50s. East winds around 5 mph.
Chance of rain 20 percent.
.THANKSGIVING DAY...Cloudy in the morning, then clearing. Not as
cool with highs in the upper 60s. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then mostly
cloudy with a slight chance of showers after midnight. Lows in
the upper 40s. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to
30 mph.
.FRIDAY...Partly cloudy with a slight chance of showers in the
morning, then mostly sunny in the afternoon. Highs around 60.
Northwest winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT THROUGH SUNDAY...Clear. Lows around 40. Highs in
the lower 70s.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows in the mid 40s.
.MONDAY AND MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Highs in the mid 70s.
Lows in the lower 50s.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy in the morning, then clearing. Highs in
the upper 70s.
$$
TXZ204-232130-
Medina-
Including the city of Hondo
229 AM CST Wed Nov 23 2022
.TODAY...Patchy fog this morning. Cloudy with a 20 percent chance
of showers. Highs in the upper 50s. East winds around 5 mph.
.TONIGHT...Cloudy with a chance of showers. A slight chance of
thunderstorms in the evening, then a chance of thunderstorms
after midnight. Near steady temperature in the mid 50s. East
winds around 5 mph, becoming north after midnight. Chance of rain
50 percent.
.THANKSGIVING DAY...Cloudy in the morning, then becoming partly
cloudy. A chance of showers. A chance of thunderstorms, mainly in
the morning. Not as cool with highs in the upper 60s. Northwest
winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 50 percent.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming
mostly cloudy. A slight chance of showers. Less humid with lows
in the upper 40s. North winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to
30 mph.
.FRIDAY...Partly cloudy with a slight chance of showers. Cooler
with highs in the upper 50s. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph with
gusts up to 30 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 30s.
.SATURDAY AND SATURDAY NIGHT...Clear. Highs in the upper 60s.
Lows in the lower 40s.
.SUNDAY...Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Clear in the evening, then becoming partly
cloudy. Lows in the upper 40s.
.MONDAY THROUGH TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Highs in the mid 70s.
Lows in the upper 50s.
$$
TXZ185-232130-
Real-
Including the city of Leakey
229 AM CST Wed Nov 23 2022
.TODAY...Areas of fog this morning. Cloudy with a 20 percent
chance of showers. Highs in the upper 50s. South winds 5 to
10 mph.
.TONIGHT...Cloudy with a chance of showers. A slight chance of
thunderstorms in the evening, then a chance of thunderstorms
after midnight. Near steady temperature in the mid 50s. South
winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 40 percent.
.THANKSGIVING DAY...Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the morning, then partly cloudy with a slight
chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Not as cool
with highs in the upper 60s. Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph,
becoming northwest 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon. Chance of rain
30 percent.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then mostly
cloudy with a slight chance of showers after midnight. Cooler
with lows in the lower 40s. North winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts
up to 30 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning, then becoming partly
cloudy. A slight chance of showers. Cooler with highs in the
lower 50s. Northwest winds around 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming
mostly clear. Lows in the upper 30s.
.SATURDAY AND SATURDAY NIGHT...Clear. Highs in the mid 60s. Lows
around 40.
.SUNDAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 70s.
.SUNDAY NIGHT AND MONDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 40s.
Highs in the lower 70s.
.MONDAY NIGHT AND TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 50s.
Highs in the mid 70s.
$$
TXZ203-232130-
Uvalde-
Including the city of Uvalde
229 AM CST Wed Nov 23 2022
.TODAY...Areas of fog this morning. Cloudy with a 20 percent
chance of showers. Highs in the upper 50s. East winds around
5 mph.
.TONIGHT...Cloudy with a slight chance of thunderstorms. A chance
of showers, mainly in the evening. Near steady temperature in the
mid 50s. East winds around 5 mph. Chance of rain 30 percent.
.THANKSGIVING DAY...Cloudy in the morning, then becoming partly
cloudy. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Not as cool
with highs in the upper 60s. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then mostly
cloudy with a slight chance of showers after midnight. Lows in
the mid 40s. North winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.
.FRIDAY...Partly cloudy. A slight chance of showers in the
morning. Cooler with highs in the upper 50s. Northwest winds
10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 30s.
.SATURDAY AND SATURDAY NIGHT...Clear. Highs in the upper 60s.
Lows around 40.
.SUNDAY...Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 40s.
.MONDAY THROUGH TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Highs in the mid 70s.
Lows in the lower 50s.
$$
TXZ173-232130-
Williamson-
Including the city of Georgetown
229 AM CST Wed Nov 23 2022
.TODAY...Cloudy with a 20 percent chance of showers. Highs in the
upper 50s. Southeast winds around 5 mph.
.TONIGHT...Cloudy. A chance of showers with a slight chance of
thunderstorms in the evening, then showers likely with a chance
of thunderstorms after midnight. Near steady temperature in the
upper 50s. Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain
70 percent.
.THANKSGIVING DAY...Showers with thunderstorms likely in the
morning, then showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms in
the afternoon. Highs in the upper 60s. Southwest winds 5 to
10 mph, becoming northwest in the afternoon. Chance of rain
80 percent.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...A chance of thunderstorms in the evening.
Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers. Less humid with lows in
the upper 40s. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to
25 mph. Chance of rain 50 percent.
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy with a 40 percent chance of showers.
Cooler with highs in the mid 50s. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph
with gusts up to 25 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. A slight chance of showers in the
evening. Lows around 40.
.SATURDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 60s.
.SATURDAY NIGHT AND SUNDAY...Clear. Lows in the lower 40s. Highs
in the upper 60s.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Clear in the evening, then becoming partly
cloudy. Lows in the upper 40s.
.MONDAY AND MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Highs in the lower 70s.
Lows in the upper 50s.
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning, then partly cloudy with
a slight chance of showers in the afternoon. Highs in the mid
70s.
$$
TXZ221-232130-
Wilson-
Including the city of Floresville
229 AM CST Wed Nov 23 2022
.TODAY...Patchy fog this morning. Cloudy with a 20 percent chance
of showers. Not as cool with highs in the lower 60s. Northeast
winds around 5 mph.
.TONIGHT...Cloudy with a chance of showers. A slight chance of
thunderstorms in the evening, then a chance of thunderstorms
after midnight. Near steady temperature around 60. East winds
around 5 mph. Chance of rain 50 percent.
.THANKSGIVING DAY...Cloudy with a chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Highs around 70. South winds around 5 mph,
becoming west in the afternoon. Chance of rain 50 percent.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming
mostly cloudy. A chance of thunderstorms in the evening. A chance
of showers. Less humid with lows around 50. North winds 5 to
10 mph with gusts up to 25 mph. Chance of rain 40 percent.
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers in the morning,
then partly cloudy with a slight chance of showers in the
afternoon. Cooler with highs around 60. Northwest winds 10 to
15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph. Chance of rain 30 percent.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming
mostly clear. Cooler with lows around 40.
.SATURDAY AND SATURDAY NIGHT...Clear. Highs in the upper 60s.
Lows in the lower 40s.
.SUNDAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 70s.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Clear in the evening, then becoming partly
cloudy. Not as cool with lows in the lower 50s.
.MONDAY AND MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Highs in the mid 70s.
Lows in the lower 60s.
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning, then becoming partly
cloudy. Highs in the upper 70s.
$$
TXZ218-232130-
Zavala-
Including the city of Crystal City
229 AM CST Wed Nov 23 2022
.TODAY...Patchy fog this morning. Cloudy with a 20 percent chance
of showers. Highs in the upper 50s. East winds around 5 mph.
.TONIGHT...Cloudy with a slight chance of thunderstorms. A chance
of showers, mainly in the evening. Near steady temperature in the
mid 50s. East winds around 5 mph. Chance of rain 30 percent.
.THANKSGIVING DAY...Cloudy with a slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the morning, then partly cloudy in the
afternoon. Not as cool with highs in the upper 60s. Northwest
winds 5 to 10 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then mostly
cloudy with a slight chance of showers after midnight. Lows in
the upper 40s. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to
25 mph.
.FRIDAY...Partly cloudy with a slight chance of showers in the
morning, then mostly sunny in the afternoon. Highs around 60.
Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT THROUGH SUNDAY...Clear. Lows around 40. Highs in
the lower 70s.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 40s.
.MONDAY THROUGH TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Highs in the mid 70s.
Lows in the mid 50s.
$$
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The Vermilion Parish Sheriff’s Office was called to Grosse Isle and Elton Road east of Abbeville on Friday in reference to gunshots being fired.
According to Vermilion Parish Sheriff Mike Couvillon, patrol deputies responded and located a man, identified as Gage Michael Marceaux of Erath. Deputies said a firearm was found in Marceaux's possession. Two people were transported by family members to local hospitals with non-life-threatening injuries from gunshot wounds according to deputies.
During the investigation, deputies were able to gain enough evidence to obtain an arrest warrant for Marceaux for two counts of attempted first-degree murder, according to VPSO.
Marceaux was arrested and transported to the Vermilion Parish Sheriff’s Office Correctional Center for booking. Marceaux’s bond is set at $500,000.
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CHICAGO, June 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The leading virtual currency exchange, Bitcoin of America, announced its return to BTC 2022 in Miami. The company made headline last year for promoting females in a male dominant industry. Once again, Bitcoin of America made a splash at BTC 2022 with its all-female team. Bitcoin of America sent some of their top women executives to the conference. Bitcoin of America has its shown support for making the cryptocurrency inclusive to women and getting more females into the industry.
Bitcoin of America's female team also spoke with the Miami Mayor about ways they can make a change. Mayor Francis Suarez welcomed the all-women team from Bitcoin of America.
Bitcoin of America is known as the leading operator in the cryptocurrency industry to provide fast and hassle-free transactions to their customers while offering top of the line customer support. The company currently operates 2500 Bitcoin ATM locations across the United States and is constantly expands.
The Bitcoin of America team passed around hats and t-shirts with the company's logo and "women in crypto" embroidery. Bitcoin of America has been known to send their female executive team to attend conferences, expos, and more. They also revealed that most of their top tier positions are held by women. Bitcoin of America's Chief Operating Officer, Operations Manager, Director of Marketing, and Director of Business Development are all run by powerful females.
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These are frustrating days for ambitious American filmmakers. Critics and older filmgoers bemoan that our screens offer little more than blockbuster franchises and cheap horror pictures. Yet when directors try to make something different and daring, they usually get thumped if they don't completely succeed.
Take the new Netflix film White Noise, the latest film from Noah Baumbach, best known for movies like The Squid and the Whale and Marriage Story. The movie is adapted from Don DeLillo's 1985 novel, a cool, dazzling book shot through with so many shifting ironies that virtually every reviewer has described it as unfilmable.
Well, Baumbach has filmed it, and though I can't call his adaptation a triumph, a lot of the reviews strike me as being ungenerous to a brave attempt. White Noise is bursting with fun things to watch. And though the story takes place in the 1980s, it tackles present day preoccupations: human-caused disaster, media saturation, drug addiction and consumerism.
A deglamorized Adam Driver stars as Jack Gladney, a professor in the popular department of Hitler Studies, a program he invented not because he admires der Führer but because Hitler is a strong brand in the intellectual marketplace.
Jack lives in a cozy college town, along with his slightly dippy fourth wife, Babette — played by Greta Gerwig with big, bouncy curls — and their kids from assorted marriages. Whether the Gladneys are all having breakfast or driving in their station wagon, their scenes crackle with the sometimes inane, sometimes pointed texture of family crosstalk.
Their story unfolds in three very different chapters, all tinged with satire. The first part lays out the Gladney's life. In the second, disaster-film chapter, a calamitous train wreck menaces their town with a so-called "airborne toxic event," whose foreboding black cloud forces them to flee to a camp for evacuees. Once that gets sorted out, the noirish third chapter tells the story of Babette's use of a mysterious drug called Dylar and the violence it engenders.
While this may make White Noise sound dauntingly dark, its default tone is actually jaunty, if ironically so. Baumbach creates scenes that recall popular TV shows like The Simpsons and Stranger Things, and in Don Cheadle's character, a professor named Murray, you get an upbeat version of a Greek chorus who sounds happy as a clam no matter what he's discussing. In a great scene set in a classroom, Murray talks about the death of Elvis Presley, and, as in an academic battle of the bands, Jack tries to top him with the fall of Hitler.
Although Baumbach has a real gift for domestic realism, he's always been drawn to the audacity of the French New Wave. He loves its formal iconoclasm and juxtaposition of tones, from the lyrical to the intellectual to the silly. He attempts such a tonal collage here, and I regret to say, that his White Noise doesn't hold together as well as DeLillo's.
In fact, watching White Noise reminds me a bit of watching the work of the New Wave's greatest genius, Jean-Luc Godard, who was, as it happens, a huge influence on DeLillo. Godard's movies always tended to shuffle brilliant scenes with sections that leave you weak with boredom. You get the same unevenness here, but Baumbach is less intimidating than Godard or DeLillo, neither of whom ever worried about making the audience happy. Baumbach keeps White Noise on the lighter, less political side of the ledger, as in the joyous supermarket finale that's miles from DeLillo's trademark sense of paranoia and dread.
Laced with good jokes, the movie brims with terrific moments, be it Murray's magnificent riff on Hollywood car crashes — which he sees as an expression of American optimism — or the sly sequence at the evacuee camp that seems to come from a missing movie by Baumbach's friend and collaborator, Wes Anderson.
Early on, Jack and Babette have a talk in which each admits that they hope they die before the other. It's partly funny, partly not. And it underscores White Noise's obsession with death, the fear of dying, and especially the countless ways we fend off that fear — by turning catastrophes into media spectacles, by reducing the genocidal Hitler to a kind of pop icon, by smoothing ourselves out with dodgy drugs and by pretending that the disasters we see on TV could never hit us. And, if all else fails, the movie assures us, we can always go shopping.
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Taxes fall, wages rise and jaywalking OK’d by new state laws
By DAVID A. LIEB and GEOFF MULVIHILL
Associated Press
Taxes will fall and minimum wages rise for residents in numerous states as a variety of new laws take effect Sunday that could impact people’s finances and, in some cases, their personal liberties.
Some new laws could affect access to abortion. Others will ease restrictions on marijuana and concealed guns, or eliminate the need to pay to get out of jail.
Jaywalkers will get a reprieve in California, thanks to a new law prohibiting police from stopping pedestrians for traffic violations unless they are in immediate danger of being hit by a vehicle.
Here’s a look at some of the laws taking effect in the new year.
ABORTION
After the U.S. Supreme Court overturned the 1973 Roe v. Wade ruling in June, abortion access became a state issue. Laws in place in 13 states, most of them controlled by Republicans, ban abortion at all stages of pregnancy, with varying exceptions. Meanwhile, more liberal states have been extending abortion protections.
Laws taking effect in January are not wholesale policy changes but are intended to make abortion more accessible in California and New York. Abortion already is legal in those states through viability, which is about 24 weeks gestational age.
California will allow trained nurse practitioners, midwives and physician assistants to provide abortions without supervision from a physician. In New York, a law dealing with multiple facets of health care requires private insurers that cover births to also cover abortion services, without requiring co-payments or co-insurance.
A new Tennessee law, adopted in May, will bar dispensing abortion pills by mail or at pharmacies, instead requiring them to be given with a physician present. But advocates on both sides of the issue believe the effect will be minimal because a ban on abortions throughout pregnancy went into effect after the Supreme Court’s ruling.
TAXES
Thanks to large budget surpluses, about two-thirds of the states approved permanent tax cuts or one-time rebates last year. Several of those will take effect in January.
Income tax cuts mean less money will be withheld from workers’ paychecks in Idaho, Indiana, Kentucky, Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, New York, North Carolina and South Carolina. An Arizona income tax rate reduction to a flat 2.5% also will take effect in January, a year before originally scheduled because of strong state revenues.
Iowa will revamp its income tax brackets as a first step toward an eventual flat tax, and it will stop taxing retirement income.
Kansas will reduce its sales tax on groceries. Virginia will lower the tax on groceries and personal hygiene products. Colorado also will remove taxes from hygiene products, but will impose a 10-cent fee on plastic bags as a precursor to their elimination in 2024.
Other states are providing tax incentives for law-and-order professions. Rhode Island will exempt military pensions from tax. Georgia will offer a tax credit for donations to local law enforcement foundations.
But not all taxes will be going down. A voter-approved “millionaire tax” will take effect in Massachusetts, imposing a 4% surcharge on income of more than $1 million.
Wyoming is taking steps to collect taxes more quickly. Producers of coal, oil, gas and uranium will have to pay taxes monthly, instead of up to 18 months after extraction. The change comes after some counties had difficulty collecting millions of dollars owed by coal companies that went bankrupt.
WAGES
Minimum wage workers will get a pay raise in 23 states as a result of laws passed in previous years, some of which provide annual inflationary adjustments. The increases range from an extra 23 cents in Michigan to an additional $1.50 in Nebraska, where a ballot measure approved in November will raise the minimum wage from $8 to $9.50 an hour.
The gap continues to grow between the 20 states following the federal minimum wage of $7.25 an hour and the 30 others requiring more. The highest state minimum wage now will be $15.74 an hour in Washington — more than double the federal rate.
Another law taking effect with the new year will require employers in Washington to include salary and benefits information in job postings, rather than waiting until a job offer to reveal such information. Similar salary transparency laws are in place in half a dozen other states.
Workers in Colorado and Oregon will start seeing paycheck deductions in January to fund new paid family leave programs. But Oregon residents will have to wait until September and Colorado residents until 2024 before they can claim paid time off following a serious illness in their family, the arrival of new children or recovery from sexual assault, domestic violence, harassment or stalking.
Ohio will offer a new way for people to spend their paychecks. Sports betting will become legal, joining more than 30 states that have adopted similar laws since a 2018 U.S. Supreme Court ruling said it was OK.
CRIMINAL JUSTICE
A new law in Illinois is supposed to eliminate cash bail for people accused of crimes, but a judge put that on hold in late December after 64 counties challenged it as unconstitutional. Requiring bonds to be posted has long been a way to ensure people who are arrested show up for their trials, but critics say the system penalizes the poor. Eliminating cash bail would put Illinois in a group of states including California, Indiana, New Jersey, Nebraska and New York that have prohibited or restricted the practice.
Another area where social justice meets criminal justice is relaxing marijuana laws.
In November, voters made Maryland the 21st state to legalize recreational use by adults. That begins on July 1, 2023. As an interim step at the start of the year, possession by adults of up to 1.5 ounces of cannabis will become a civil offense punishable with a maximum fine of $100.
In Connecticut, some provisions of a 2021 law that legalized recreational marijuana also kick in, including automatic expungement of convictions for possession of less than 4 ounces of marijuana that were imposed from 2000 through September 2015. According to the National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws, 21 other states have expungement laws.
Alabama will become the 25th state where it will be legal to carry a concealed handgun without a permit.
A new Missouri law will prohibit homeless people from sleeping on state land without permission. Violators could face up to 15 days in jail and a $500 fine after an initial warning. The law also prohibits state funding from being used for permanent housing for homeless people, instead directing it toward temporary shelters and assistance with substance use and mental health treatment.
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As Americans experience their third holiday season of the pandemic, millions are gathering and traveling to see family and friends. The White House on Thursday announced a limited distribution of free at-home test kits to curb the spread of COVID during the holidays. But the news came a few days after the U.S. Food and Drug Administration warned that some COVID-19 rapid antigen tests may be less reliable in detecting omicron subvariants such as BQ.1 and BQ.1.1.
Three years into the public health crisis, COVID prevention measures such as mandatory masking and social distancing have largely been eliminated. Most people are vaccinated, and many are boosted and have stocks of home test kits. But in light of the recent FDA caution, are at-home tests still worth doing? And what should you do if you need laboratory testing or medication in the San Francisco Bay Area? Here’s what experts say.
Are at-home COVID test kits still effective?
Public health experts say they are. It’s not that the tests no longer detect omicron and its variants but rather that they may be less sensitive in some cases, said Nadia Roan, an immunologist at UCSF. What that means, she said, is that for some tests, you may need more of the virus to be present in your nose or throat for the kit to measure a positive reading. Which tests are less sensitive depends on which parts of the omicron virus they are designed to recognize.
Why are the at-home kits less sensitive to omicron’s subvariants?
Over-the-counter rapid antigen tests rely on antibodies that latch onto specific parts of omicron surface proteins. The pairing eventually results in the color change users see as a line in the results window.
“Different companies’ kits use different antibodies. Omicron has a lot of mutations, and some of those mutations may make the antibodies latch on less well, so it becomes harder to get a signal when there’s low levels of virus,” Roan explained. However, the antibodies do not completely lose the ability to detect the omicron subvariants, so the tests still work, depending on how much of the virus is present.
What should you do if recently exposed to COVID?
If you suspect an exposure, experts recommend taking a home test multiple times on different days. Testing several times increases the chance of hitting the peak of viral replication, when the most virus is present, Roan said.
Roan recommended swabbing only the nose, “which is what the tests were designed for,” she said. But some doctors also recommend sticking the swab into the back of the throat. Multiple iterations decreases the chance of a false negative — which can provide a deceptive sense of security and lead to inadvertent virus transmission.
The San Francisco Public Health Department echoed also encourages the use of at-home kits. “It is always possible to have a negative test result,” said a spokesperson. “People who have symptoms of COVID-19 but receive a negative result from their at-home test should test again 24 to 48 hours later and take precautions if they are around vulnerable people or higher risk settings.”
Should you test if you’re asymptomatic?
It’s the holiday season and historically, COVID infection rates have spiked during this time of the year. Whether and how often you test depends on your own situation.
Generally speaking, there’s no need to take routine COVID tests if you are feeling normal or if you’re clearly suffering from a different winter illness such as a common cold or the flu. (Here’s a guide on how to tell them apart.)
But even if you’re asymptomatic, some experts recommend taking a home test if you are attending a holiday gathering or social event where immunocompromised people or other at-risk individuals will be present, just in case you’ve been exposed and don’t know it yet. In such instances, Roan said, it’s best to test on the day of the party, as well as a day or two before and after.
Of course, if you are experiencing COVID symptoms, take a test immediately at home and if it’s negative, do it again in subsequent days. People who feel sick, regardless of test results, are advised to stay home to prevent the spread of respiratory viruses.
What should you do if you test positive?
California’s top public health official, Dr. Tomas Aragón, said on Tuesday that anyone who tests positive for COVID-19 should seek immediate treatment, especially at a time when two other respiratory viruses — influenza and respiratory syncytial virus — are filling hospital beds. “Treatments are underutilized, especially by communities hardest hit by COVID-19,” Aragón said in a statement. “They can help keep COVID-19 patients from hospitalization and death.”
Currently available anti-viral medications such as Paxlovid or molnupiravir must be taken within five days of when COVID symptoms start, but are generally available only to older people or those with medical conditions. A large study published Wednesday in the Annals of Internal Medicine found that using Paxlovid was associated with a 44% reduction of the risk of COVID-19 hospitalization or death among highly vaccinated Americans aged 50 and older.
Other longstanding recommendations also continue to apply: Minimize contact with other people, isolate, and wear a mask.
COVID questions or concerns?
Send them to pandemicproblems@sfchronicle.com.
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What if you don’t feel sick?
Even if you feel fine, a positive COVID test means you are likely contagious. (False positives are much rarer on home test kits than false negatives.) You should ask your doctor or health care provider about taking anti-virals such as Paxlovid or molnupiravir, which you can get through pharmacies or community health clinics if you qualify. You should isolate at home until you no longer test positive, which can take up to 10 days or longer.
When should you get a laboratory test, such as a PCR?
Health experts say the rapid antigen tests rarely give false positives, but if you get a negative result, it doesn’t mean you’re cetrain not to have COVID. So if you need more accuracy, you can get a lab (PCR) test when it’s important to know if you’re been infected after being exposed to someone with COVID. “A negative rapid antigen test can be followed up by a lab test just to be more certain,” UCSF’s Roan said.
If you have known exposure and start getting symptoms, it is not necessary to take a PCR test if the at-home comes positive, unless you need official documentation of having tested positive for work or travel, for example. PCR tests are also administered before elective surgery or other hospital admissions.
How much will it cost you?
It depends. If you have health insurance, costs for tests and treatments are likely to be covered or reimbursed. If you don’t have insurance, you can go to any of the state or county-run free sites that provide testing and medications for free. Most of these sites require an appointment first.
Many pharmacies, such as CVS and Walgreens, offer vaccination, testing and antiviral prescriptions. Payment is dependent on insurance carriers, and out-of-pocket testing can cost upwards of $100.
Where can you get treatment?
1. In San Francisco, you can get COVID testing without an appointment at these locations.
2. In Alameda, you can go to these sites for free testing though some places require appointments.
3. In San Mateo County, you can go to county-sponsored locations such as Mater Dolorosa Church, the College of San Mateo, and other locations.
4. If you have insurance, contact your doctor to schedule a test. Some hospitals such as Kaiser Permanente still have drive-through testing in some locations by appointment only, as do other health clinics.
5. Visit a Test-to-Treat location. This tool lets you search by ZIP code on clinics that are providing testing and medications near you.
6. If you don’t have insurance or can’t get medical care within 24 hours, visit sesamecare.com/covidca or call 833-686-5051 to make a free phone or video appointment. You can only make appointment if you have a positive COVID test result, and are showing symptoms.
7. Call the state COVID-19 hotline at 833-422-4255.
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MOSCOW (AP) — Russia will achieve its objectives in Ukraine despite a “hybrid war” waged by the West against Moscow, the top Russian diplomat said Wednesday.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said the goals of Moscow’s “special military operation” in Ukraine are “determined by Russia’s core legitimate interests” and will be fulfilled.
“There must be no military infrastructure in Ukraine that poses a direct threat to our country,” Lavrov said, adding that Moscow also intends to make sure the rights of ethnic Russians in Ukraine were protected.
Russian President Vladimir Putin has explained his decision to send troops into Ukraine on Feb. 24 by the need to “demilitarize” and “denazify” Ukraine, to prevent the neighboring country from joining NATO and to protect Russian speakers living there. Ukraine and its Western allies have rejected those arguments as a cover for an unprovoked act of aggression.
Speaking at a marathon annual news conference, Lavrov dismissed Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s demands for a complete Russian withdrawal from Ukraine. The minister also dismissed Ukraine’s insistence on payments for war damages and the prosecution of war criminals as a platform for future talks, saying “there can be no talks with Zelenskyy.”
Lavrov alleged “the West makes all the decisions for Ukraine” with the goal of using the conflict to exhaust Russia. NATO members have provided Ukraine with substantial military aid.
“The amount of Western support clearly shows that the West has invested a lot in its war against Russia,” he added. “It’s the West that makes the decisions. And it has made decisions for Ukraine and without Ukraine.”
Lavrov asserted that Russia’s action in Ukraine was “our response to a hybrid war unleashed against us” by the West.
He said Russia was ready to “seriously consider” any Western initiatives on ending the conflict but added, “We haven’t seen any serious proposals yet.”
Any future Russian talks with Western representatives shouldn’t be limited to Ukraine, Lavrov continued.
“It makes no sense to talk to the West only about Ukraine,” he said. “The West is using Ukraine to destroy the security system that existed in the Euro-Atlantic region for a long time and hinged on consensus, indivisibility of security and settlement of all issues through dialogue and cooperation.”
Lavrov warned that Russia’s showdown with the West over Ukraine was part of global policy shifts that will evolve over a long period.
“The process of forming a multipolar world order will be long; it will take an epoch,” he said. “And we are in the middle of that process now.”
He cited Western efforts to hamper the widening cooperation between Russia and China, maintaining they would not succeed.
Lavrov said that Russia’s relations with the West “will never be the same.” He accused the West of failing to observe signed agreements with Russia.
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CHICAGO, March 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Navier, the leading expert in mining digital currencies in North America, announced today the launch of Reactor.xyz, a first-of-its-kind Web3 platform that marks a seismic shift in the digital asset industry.
Reactor.xyz enables qualified individuals, companies, and institutions to simply and easily purchase access to enterprise-grade bitcoin mining operations through a novel approach that uses ERC-721 tokens on the Ethereum blockchain to represent ownership of the hashpower. These tokens can then be assigned to a mining pool of the user's choice and mining begins within minutes. Currently, access can be purchased for 120 terahashes across 120 days.
"We have been working on Reactor.xyz for a long time and are excited to finally bring it to market," said Navier CEO Josh Metnick. "Bitcoin mining has long been far too difficult for most to access, or understand, this is no longer the case."
Bitcoin mining being on Ethereum makes it a tradable asset that can be held in any Web3 wallet, bringing liquidity to a notoriously illiquid market sector. In essence, Navier has created an entirely new asset with the launch of Reactor.xyz.
Game changer
To this point, would-be Bitcoin miners had to first identify which machine they wanted, then wire money to far flung destinations that most people could not likely find on a map, and then wait months for their rigs to arrive. They then had to either sign co-location agreements with mining farms to host their equipment, and then constantly check to ensure their machines were always online, or they had to do the complicated math to figure out their mining breakeven point at local electricity rates.
Reactor.xyz's elegant solution enables more than just buying, selling, and trading of Bitcoin mining hashpower, it also uses proprietary algorithms to ensure users are made whole from any potential losses suffered during downtime or planned curtailments - bitcoin that would have been mined while your mining pool was offline is automatically added into your account.
To learn more about how to buy access to Bitcoin mining hashpower on the Ethereum blockchain, visit reactor.xyz.
To learn more about Navier, please visit www.navier.com.
About Navier
Navier is a leading expert in mining digital currencies focusing on North America. Since 2018, Navier has sourced, installed, and operated over 100 MW of mining hardware that has been used by clients and partners to create digital currencies.
Navier is led by a team of industry experts spanning finance, engineering, software, and digital currency. Together, we work with firms and utility companies around the world to develop custom solutions for turning excess power into revenue through the development and implementation of industry-leading software solutions that streamline processes including resource management and third-party verification for Bitcoin miners across North America.
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DEAR ANNIE: I’m seeking a new job. Pretty much all the jobs I’ve had have been facilitated by referrals (I know someone who knows someone). So I’m pessimistic about my chances of landing something in a place where I don’t know anyone. How can I make myself stand out?
These jobs I’m applying for have 100-plus applicants, and thanks to imposter syndrome, I don’t feel all that qualified to begin with. My motivation is lacking, though I am committed to the end goal. What should I do to nip the bad juju and fight the good fight? -- Jaded Job-Seeker
DEAR JADED JOB-SEEKER: One way to make yourself stand out is to walk around with a chip on your shoulder, which is what you are doing. I hope you are aware of just how negative your perspective is and what it will do to sabotage your finding a more desirable job.
Instead of focusing on the referrals that you don’t have, or the idea that you’re not good enough for the job, focus on your strengths. Out of the 100-plus applicants, one has to get the job, and the question is, “Why not you?” That is a question you have to ask your self-esteem. You deserve to have your dream job, and you will land it once you shake off a negative attitude.
NOTE: The above column was originally published in 2019.
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Roy Wood Jr. is keeping his options open.
The comedian, who has been a correspondent on The Daily Show since 2015, has naturally come up in conversation about who should replace Trevor Noah, who announced his plans to step down as host of the storied late night political talk show on Sept. 29.
Wood Jr. said "you can't say no" to a job like that, in an exclusive interview with E! News at the season five premiere of Inside Amy Schumer on Oct. 18, but revealed that everything about the hosting gig is still up in the air, adding, "I don't know which way that's going to play out in January."
Noah's last day as host of The Daily Show is Dec. 8. After a break, the show will return on Jan. 17, presumably with a new host behind the iconic desk.
Whether or not Wood Jr. becomes the fourth host in the show's history—after Noah, Jon Stewart and Craig Kilborn—the 43-year-old comedian isn't planning on going anywhere.
"The question nobody is asking is, ‘If you're not hosting, are you still staying?' Hell yeah. It's a great job," Wood Jr. said. "I get an opportunity to tell stories that we normally wouldn't get to tell. I think the dope thing about The Daily Show is we have correspondents, and they operate as these extensions of the show. A lot of shows don't have that."
Though Wood Jr. admitted that he was surprised by Noah's announcement, he supports his decision. "At the end of the day," he said, "I'm happy for anyone that chooses to do whatever makes them happy."
As for any fear that The Daily Show might miss a step in the absence of Noah, Wood Jr. made sure to squash those concerns.
"The Daily Show is an institution," he said. "A friend of mine told me a long time ago, ‘We don't own these jobs, we lease them.' So it's all temporary. Whether it's Kilborn or Jon or Trevor, whatever the next iteration of The Daily Show is gonna be is going to be fine and we're going to keep whoopin' their ass and pointing out the bullsh-t. Nothing's going to change."
The Daily Show airs weeknights at 11 p.m. on Comedy Central. The fifth season of Inside Amy Schumer premieres Oct. 20 on Paramount+.
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A new clinically proven medical device shows a 480% improvement in GPPPD – an unprecedented amount
LOS ANGELES, Sept. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Pain is the most significant healthcare crisis in the US with nearly 50% of Americans seeking treatment for pain-related issues every year. The healthcare crisis is especially relevant for women who hold the majority of chronic pain diagnoses and suffer from their healthcare concerns being dismissed. The gender bias in the healthcare system compounds the issue for women as many of their significant pain points, like pelvic and penetration pain, do not garner the research or attention they deserve, leaving few treatment options available, and even fewer accessible to those who need them most.
However, a recent study published in the Journal of Sexual Medicine provides a glimmer of hope for women by spotlighting a new accessible, affordable solution to pelvic and penetration pain that does not require an expensive doctor's visit or insurance. It's a body-adaptable, vibratory device from sexual health company, MysteryVibe, called Crescendo, which delivered a 5x improvement in pain scores in a clinical trial on Genito-pelvic pain & penetration disorder (GPPPD) - an unprecedented result in the arena of women's sexual health, and the first vibratory device to hold such an accomplishment.
Why is this development important?
- An estimated 15% of women suffer from GPPPD, however the true number is unknown due to most women not reporting pain
- 75% of women will experience pain during sex at some point, according to the ACOG
- 51% of postpartum women suffer from painful intercourse or persistent genital pain
- Pelvic pain can be so severe that it hinders the woman's ability to function at work, school, and home
- If left untreated, GPPPD can severely affect sexual function and other domains
GPPPD encompasses dyspareunia (painful intercourse) and vaginismus (involuntary muscles contractions in the vagina making penetration difficult or impossible). GPPPD can happen at any age, but is most prevalent among younger adults, menopausal, and postpartum women. The DSM-5 reclassifying female sexual issues reflects the existing science on GPPPD – very little. Researchers haven't nailed down the exact causes of GPPPD, and therefore prescribing treatment can be an arduous and expensive process for both healthcare providers and patients.
The study findings showed that using the Crescendo vibratory device resulted in an unprecedented improvement score in the domain of FSFI questionnaire Sexual Pain - a 480% (five times) improvement. The research concluded that Crescendo's Therapy System was a highly effective treatment option for women with GPPPD with no adverse effects related to the treatment.
The Crescendo is uniquely effective because it was designed to mimic human anatomy and leverages the principle of vibrations that, when accurately delivered, are proven to increase blood flow, resulting in pain relief. Crescendo's revolutionary adaptable design means the device can be bent to take different shapes and work with all body shapes and sizes. With superior flexibility, the device can deliver precision vibrations exactly where the pain is located or stimulation needed, which are key to increasing circulation and arousal.
MysteryVibe, invested over 7 years of research and development into creating the Crescendo device so that it could deliver an accessible solution to women suffering from GPPPD. The company holds an impressive track record of creating award-winning medical devices that are backed by extensive medical research and doctor-endorsed designs to elevate sexual health for everybody, despite age or circumstance. Crescendo is an FDA II medical device and recommended across the US, UK, and Europe by Urologists, OB-GYNs, menopause specialists, and pelvic health therapists. It can also be purchased with an FSA/HSA Healthcare card, making it an accessible option for many who desperately need one.
The Journal of Sexual Medicine publication marks a tremendous step for MysteryVibe's Crescendo vibrator as a solution for major sexual health conditions. The study publication also sets an important precedent for the sexual health industry that vibratory devices, when purposefully designed, can operate as assistive technology and significantly improve a person's overall quality of life.
About MysteryVibe
MysteryVibe creates award-winning medical and pleasure devices that help address significant issues in sexual health such as pain, erectile dysfunction, and arousal disorder. The devices are equally valuable in elevating pleasure for all genders and orientations. MysteryVibe is a world leader in sexual health technology. Their devices have won critical acclaim and improved people's lives in 65 countries.
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According to a new court filing, Massachusetts Air National Guard superiors allegedly knew months before his arrest that that airman Jack Teixeira was improperly accessing top secret information.
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According to a new court filing, Massachusetts Air National Guard superiors allegedly knew months before his arrest that that airman Jack Teixeira was improperly accessing top secret information.
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DAYTON, Ohio (AP) — An Ohio police officer has been put on administrative leave after video showed him punching a Black woman several times as she was taken into custody following a dispute at a McDonald’s over extra cheese on a Big Mac.
The incident, captured on video by a bystander, occurred shortly after 4 p.m. Monday at the restaurant in Butler Township, Ohio. It began after Laticka Hancock, 31, of Dayton, bought a Big Mac and returned to the restaurant a short time later because it did not have the extra cheese she paid for.
Hancock said a restaurant worker asked another employee to remake her burger, but that person later asked Hancock to pay more for the extra cheese. Hancock said she had already paid for it and asked for a refund, which she says she eventually received.
Hancock said she was then told police had been called and was asked to leave the restaurant. Two Butler officers — Sgt. Todd Stanley and Tim Zellers — responded there around 4:20 p.m. and approached Hancock, who spoke with them about what had occurred.
When the officers asked Hancock for her driver’s license, authorities say Hancock told them she didn’t have one and refused to provide her identification. The exchange soon became heated, and one of the officers decided to place Hancock under arrest.
The officers said Hancock resisted arrest, and Stanley eventually hit Hancock on the right side of the face with an “open palm strike.” Hancock was then placed in handcuffs, put into a police cruiser and charged with resisting arrest and three other minor counts. Authorities said Hancock was bleeding from her mouth and was treated by an EMT who determined the wound was superficial.
Stanley has served on the Butler force for more than 22 years, while Zellers has served for about 2 1/2 years. Butler Police Chief John Porter said Stanley has no formal reprimands in his personnel file and was placed on leave as a result of repeated correspondence from concerned residents, including “a lot of hate emails and phone calls.”
Zellers has not been placed on leave, Porter said.
Hancock and her attorney, Michael Wright, held a news conference Wednesday to discuss the incident. Hancock said that she felt like she could have lost her life over a sandwich and felt lucky that she was able to now tell her side of the story.
“I don’t want people to feel like I’m complaining for a piece of cheese,” she said.
Wright said the responding officers “were looking for a fight, rather than to deescalate.”
He called for Stanley to be fired and charged with assault. He also criticized the restaurant for calling police over the dispute.
“If they can’t manage basic customer service, opting to potentially put a person’s life in jeopardy over a mishandled Big Mac, it doesn’t seem safe for Black people to go and eat at McDonald’s anymore,” Wright said.
Wright said no decision has been made yet on whether a lawsuit will be filed, noting that his firm was waiting for additional videos inside McDonald’s and more information from police.
McDonald’s did not immediately respond to an emailed request for comment Thursday evening. | https://www.wowktv.com/news/u-s-world/ap-officer-who-hit-woman-in-mcdonalds-dispute-placed-on-leave/ | 2023-01-20 22:25:38 | 0 | https://www.wowktv.com/news/u-s-world/ap-officer-who-hit-woman-in-mcdonalds-dispute-placed-on-leave/ |
MANATEE COUNTY, Fla. (WFLA) — It was closing time at a Dollar Genera in Florida last Tuesday when employees noticed a rather unusual customer roaming around the store. The shopper wasn’t attempting to steal items or cause any commotion. It didn’t even stand on two legs.
“So, he just walked in?” a Bradenton Police Officer asked one of the store’s employees, referencing a nearly 140-pound dog that was roaming the store after-hours.
“Yeah, like, ‘Hey I’m here to go grab something,’ and then he really just walked the whole store,” the employee can be heard telling police in body-cam video.
Deputies said the 135-pound dog, named Bentley, broke through a gate and walked a few blocks to the store, where it spent a few hours browsing.
Bentley’s owner realized he was missing and was grateful the store and officers looked after him.
“Fortunately, Bentley does have a microchip — or maybe a megachip,” the police department jokingly added. | https://www.cbs42.com/news/national/watch-giant-dog-refuses-to-leave-florida-supermarket-2/ | 2022-06-10 17:04:51 | 0 | https://www.cbs42.com/news/national/watch-giant-dog-refuses-to-leave-florida-supermarket-2/ |
– Trial Did Not Achieve Primary Endpoint in the Ulcerative Colitis (UC) Population Caused by Unexpected Interference Between Vidofludimus Calcium and Concurrent Use of Corticosteroids –
– In UC Population Without Concurrent Steroid Use, Pooled Vidofludimus Calcium Data Suggest Activity in Clinical Remission Over Placebo; Counterbalanced by Interference Observed in the UC Population with Concurrent Steroid Use –
– Company Does Not Plan Further Development Activities in Ulcerative Colitis Without a Partner –
– Focus to Remain on Ongoing Phase 3 Development of Vidofludimus Calcium in Multiple Sclerosis, and Ongoing IMU-935 and IMU-856 Programs with Clinical Data for Both Expected in 2022 –
– $93.1 Million in Cash and Cash Equivalents as of May 31, 2022 Expected to Fund Immunic
Into the Fourth Quarter of 2023 –
– Conference Call and Webcast, Including a Corporate Update, to be Held today,
June 2, 2022 at 8:00 am ET –
NEW YORK, June 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Immunic, Inc. (Nasdaq: IMUX), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company developing a pipeline of selective oral immunology therapies focused on treating chronic inflammatory and autoimmune diseases, today reported top-line data from its phase 2 CALDOSE-1 trial of lead asset, vidofludimus calcium (IMU-838), the company's selective oral DHODH inhibitor, in patients with moderate-to-severe ulcerative colitis (UC) (clinicaltrials.gov: NCT03341962).
The trial did not achieve the primary endpoint of clinical remission for the pooled 30 and 45 mg/day active dose groups of vidofludimus calcium versus placebo at week 10. In addition, no meaningful differences were observed between the three active dose groups for the overall intent-to-treat patient population (10 mg/day: 14.9%, 30 mg/day: 10.6%, 45 mg/day: 13.6%, placebo: 12.5%) or for the trial's other secondary endpoints, including symptomatic remission, or endoscopic healing.
Consistent with prior data sets in other patient populations, administration of vidofludimus calcium in this trial was observed to be safe and well-tolerated. No new safety signals were observed. As compared to placebo, there were no increased rates of infections and infestations, no elevated rates of liver events or liver enzyme elevations, and no elevated rates for changes in hematology-related laboratory variables. The most common adverse events in this trial were anemia (15/263 patients, 5.7%), headache (9/263 patients, 3.4%) and COVID-19 (7/263 patients, 2.7%). Most adverse events were generally mild in severity.
As is common for the design of clinical trials in UC, the use of oral systemic corticosteroids (≤20 mg/day prednisolone equivalent) was allowed in CALDOSE-1 in patients who had been treated with corticosteroids for at least four weeks before randomization. Doses of corticosteroids were required to be kept constant throughout the induction phase (weaning was not allowed in this phase of the trial), and the distribution of patients using corticosteroids was equal throughout all treatment groups.
Surprisingly, CALDOSE-1 data suggest a previously unknown treatment interference between the efficacy of vidofludimus calcium and the concurrent use of corticosteroids in the UC patient population. More specifically, the non-steroid patient population showed an 11.4% advantage in clinical remission for vidofludimus calcium over placebo (pooled vidofludimus calcium treatment groups at week 10: 14.7%, placebo: 3.3%). Such a difference in clinical remission between active treatment and placebo would traditionally be considered as confirming therapeutic activity. In contrast, patients concomitantly taking vidofludimus calcium and corticosteroids during induction treatment had a lower rate of clinical remission at week 10 (11.5%) than placebo patients (20.6%) and also lower than the group of vidofludimus calcium monotherapy without concurrent use of steroids (14.7%). This treatment interference between vidofludimus calcium and corticosteroids was not expected by currently available preclinical or clinical data.
"We are disappointed with the results of the CALDOSE-1 trial. The interference of vidofludimus calcium with concurrent corticosteroid use is surprising, and we will further explore the mechanism behind this unexpected observation. We believe that this finding has no consequences for our ongoing program in multiple sclerosis as corticosteroids are not used chronically in this patient population," stated Andreas Muehler, M.D., Chief Medical Officer of Immunic. "We are also happy to see that, once again, the study data confirm the very favorable safety and tolerability profile of vidofludimus calcium observed in other trials. Importantly, we want to thank all of the investigators, study personnel, patients and caretakers involved in this trial for their participation and tremendous contributions."
"Putting the CALDOSE-1 data in context with the wealth of compelling opportunities we have across our clinical development portfolio, we do not intend to move forward with phase 3 development of vidofludimus calcium in UC on our own," commented Daniel Vitt, Ph.D., Chief Executive Officer and President of Immunic. "We will use this opportunity to focus our vidofludimus calcium-related efforts around the ongoing multiple sclerosis program, including the phase 3 trials in relapsing multiple sclerosis (RMS) and the phase 2 trial in progressive multiple sclerosis (PMS). As evidenced by data from our phase 2 EMPhASIS trial, we believe vidofludimus calcium holds the potential for meaningful differentiation based on anticipated strong efficacy, unprecedented safety and tolerability, oral delivery, and neuroprotective effects. We also eagerly await further clinical data for IMU-935 and IMU-856 later this year, including phase 1b data of IMU-935 in moderate-to-severe psoriasis patients in the second half, and phase 1 safety data of IMU-856 in healthy human subjects in the third quarter. Both of these investigational medicines hold tremendous potential in their intended indications and beyond. Despite our disappointment with the overall CALDOSE-1 data, the second half of 2022 remains an exciting time for Immunic, and we hope to share successful data in the near future."
Corporate Update
Vidofludimus Calcium in Multiple Sclerosis
With completion of analysis from the Cohort 2 dataset, final data for the phase 2 EMPhASIS trial of vidofludimus calcium in relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis (RRMS) are available. In the final data set combining patients from both Cohort 1 (30 mg, 45 mg and placebo) and Cohort 2 (10 mg and placebo), placebo adjusted reductions in gadolinium-enhancing lesions at 24 weeks for the 10 mg, 30 mg, and 45 mg dose groups of vidofludimus calcium were 13%, 78%, and 74%, respectively. The company believes this data provides further corroboration for the selection of the 30 mg dose for the ongoing phase 3 program in RMS.
In addition, the final data also provide evidence of dose-proportional neuroprotective activity. For instance, the baseline adjusted decreases in the biomarker serum neurofilament light chain (NfL) at 24 weeks for the 10 mg, 30 mg, and 45 mg dose groups of vidofludimus calcium were 9%, 18%, and 26%, respectively, as compared to placebo. The company believes this observation suggests that higher doses, such as 45 mg vidofludimus calcium, may be preferrable in indications where neuroprotective effects are most important, such as in PMS.
Patient enrollment in both the phase 3 ENSURE program of vidofludimus calcium in patients with RMS and the phase 2 CALLIPER trial of vidofludimus calcium in patients with PMS remain ongoing.
IMU-935 in Psoriasis
The phase 1b clinical trial of IMU-935, the company's highly potent and selective oral IL-17 inhibitor, is ongoing in patients with moderate-to-severe psoriasis. This week, the company received regulatory approval to proceed with the trial in Europe, which should expedite enrollment of the high dose cohort, which is currently being started. Initial results from the psoriasis portion of the phase 1 clinical trial are targeted for the second half of 2022.
IMU-856 in Healthy Human Subjects and Celiac Disease
The company continues to expect a third quarter 2022 release of data from both the single and multiple ascending dose parts of the ongoing phase 1 clinical trial of IMU-856, an orally available and systemically acting small molecule shown preclinically to regulate intestinal barrier function and regenerate bowel epithelium. Recently, Immunic also started the third part of this phase 1 clinical trial in patients with celiac disease, which is currently ongoing.
Cash and Cash Runway
Cash and cash equivalents as of May 31, 2022 were $93.1 million. The company expects to have funding into the fourth quarter of 2023.
Webcast Information
Immunic will host a webcast today at 8:00 am ET. To participate in the webcast, please register in advance at: https://imux.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_XgdotnImTHKxQiLFa958mA or on the "Events and Presentations" section of Immunic's website at: ir.imux.com/events-and-presentations. Registrants will receive a confirmation email containing a link for online participation or a telephone number for dial in access.
An archived replay of the webcast will be available approximately one hour after completion on Immunic's website at: ir.imux.com/events-and-presentations.
About the CALDOSE-1 Trial
The phase 2 CALDOSE-1 trial was a multicenter, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, dose-finding study which included 263 UC patients from 78 study sites in the United States, Western, Central and Eastern Europe. The trial was designed to evaluate the efficacy and safety of vidofludimus calcium in patients with moderate-to-severe UC. The primary endpoint comprised a composite of a patient-reported outcome and endoscopy-assessed outcome, also referred to as clinical remission, both evaluated following ten weeks of induction treatment. Patients were randomized into four arms: three active dosing arms of 10 mg, 30 mg and 45 mg of vidofludimus calcium, as well as placebo.
CALDOSE-1 was the first trial of vidofludimus calcium that allowed chronic co-medication with corticosteroids. Explanation for the observed interference is not yet available and this finding was not predicted based on any prior preclinical or clinical data. The company does intend to explore this potential topic scientifically. In the meantime, the company plans to only develop vidofludimus calcium in indications, such as multiple sclerosis, where chronic corticosteroid administration does not play a role in routine treatment.
About Vidofludimus Calcium (IMU-838)
Vidofludimus calcium is an investigational drug in development as an orally available, next-generation selective immune modulator that is designed to inhibit the intracellular metabolism of activated immune cells by blocking the enzyme dihydroorotate dehydrogenase (DHODH). Vidofludimus calcium has been observed to act on activated T and B cells while leaving other immune cells largely unaffected and allows the immune system to stay functioning, e.g., in fighting infections. In previous trials, vidofludimus calcium did not show an increased rate of infections compared to placebo. In addition, DHODH inhibitors, such as vidofludimus calcium, are known to possess a host-based antiviral effect, which is independent with respect to specific virus proteins and their structure. Therefore, DHODH inhibition may be broadly applicable against multiple viruses. To date, vidofludimus calcium has been tested in more than 1,100 individuals and has shown an attractive pharmacokinetic, safety and tolerability profile. Vidofludimus calcium is not yet licensed or approved in any country.
About Immunic, Inc.
Immunic, Inc. (Nasdaq: IMUX) is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company with a pipeline of selective oral immunology therapies focused on treating chronic inflammatory and autoimmune diseases. The company is developing three small molecule products: its lead development program, vidofludimus calcium (IMU-838), a selective immune modulator that inhibits the intracellular metabolism of activated immune cells by blocking the enzyme DHODH and exhibits a host-based antiviral effect, is currently being developed as a treatment option for multiple sclerosis, and primary sclerosing cholangitis. IMU-935, a selective inverse agonist of the transcription factor RORγ/RORγt, is targeted for development in psoriasis, castration-resistant prostate cancer and Guillain-Barré syndrome. IMU-856, which targets the restoration of the intestinal barrier function, is targeted for development in diseases involving bowel barrier dysfunction. For further information, please visit: www.imux.com.
Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains "forward-looking statements" that involve substantial risks and uncertainties for purposes of the safe harbor provided by the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. All statements, other than statements of historical facts, included in this press release regarding strategy, future operations, future financial position, future revenue, projected expenses, expected timing and results of clinical trials, prospects, plans and objectives of management are forward-looking statements. Examples of such statements include, but are not limited to, statements relating to Immunic's three development programs and the targeted diseases; the potential for vidofludimus calcium to safely and effectively target diseases; preclinical and clinical data for vidofludimus calcium; the timing of current and future clinical trials and anticipated clinical milestones; the nature, strategy and focus of the company and further updates with respect thereto; and the development and commercial potential of any product candidates of the company. Immunic may not actually achieve the plans, carry out the intentions or meet the expectations or projections disclosed in the forward-looking statements and you should not place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements. Such statements are based on management's current expectations and involve substantial risks and uncertainties. Actual results and performance could differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements as a result of many factors, including, without limitation, the COVID-19 pandemic, risks and uncertainties associated with the ability to project future cash utilization and reserves needed for contingent future liabilities and business operations, the availability of sufficient financial and other resources to meet business objectives and operational requirements, the fact that the results of earlier preclinical studies and clinical trials may not be predictive of future clinical trial results, the protection and market exclusivity provided by Immunic's intellectual property, risks related to the drug development and the regulatory approval process and the impact of competitive products and technological changes. A further list and descriptions of these risks, uncertainties and other factors can be found in the section captioned "Risk Factors," in the company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2021, filed with the SEC on February 24, 2022, and in the company's subsequent filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Copies of these filings are available online at www.sec.gov or ir.imux.com/sec-filings. Any forward-looking statement made in this release speaks only as of the date of this release. Immunic disclaims any intent or obligation to update these forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances that exist after the date on which they were made. Immunic expressly disclaims all liability in respect to actions taken or not taken based on any or all the contents of this press release.
Contact Information
Immunic, Inc.
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jessica.breu@imux.com
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MIAMI — The crash landing of a jetliner that caught fire on the runway at Miami International Airport with 126 people on board had passengers screaming and panicking, witnesses said.
“People were very frightened,” RED Air Flight 203 passenger Mauricio Davis told the Miami Herald. “People were grabbing the seats to keep from spinning around.”
The fire started Tuesday after the MD-82 jetliner’s landing gear collapsed on arrival from the Dominican Republic, Miami-Dade Aviation Department spokesman Greg Chin said.
Three passengers were taken to a hospital with minor injuries, while the others were bussed to the terminal, Chin said.
Passenger Paola Garcia said she thought she was going to die.
“I started running and I jumped, and I thought it was going to explode,” she told WSVN.
The plane came to a stop on the grass beside a runway, where it was doused with chemicals to put out the fire. At least three firefighting vehicles responded. Emergency crews reached the plane in a minute and a half, according to Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava.
“What happened here is a miracle,” the mayor told reporters.
Airport officials said in a tweet that the collapse of the front landing gear in the nose of the aircraft appeared to cause the fire.
RED Air is a low-fare airline that launched last November and only flies between Santo Domingo and Miami. The airline has four McDonnell Douglass MD-81 and MD-82 aircraft and more than 50 employees, the Herald reported.
The National Transportation Safety Board posted that a team would arrive at the airport by Wednesday to investigate. | https://www.seattletimes.com/nation-world/nation/3-injured-when-jetliner-crash-lands-catches-fire-in-miami/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=Referral&utm_campaign=RSS_nation-world | 2022-06-22 16:01:47 | 1 | https://www.seattletimes.com/nation-world/nation/3-injured-when-jetliner-crash-lands-catches-fire-in-miami/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=Referral&utm_campaign=RSS_nation-world |
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