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FORT MYERS, Fla — What may look like a quick picnic at a Fort Myers park is actually a lifeline in the form of mashed potatoes and meatloaf for those struggling with homelessness.
We caught homeless advocate Ramona Miller on stop number five of the day. She said calls for food started coming in again the day after the storm.
"Thankfully, we received power immediately after the storm, so I was cooking pork chop dinners and taking them across town," Miller said.
As the group waited to eat, they shared heartbreaking stories of survival during and after the storm.
"I stayed in my truck for the storm for two days," Robert Cave said. "The wind was very strong, it was very strong, and one time I thought it was going to turn my truck over."
Cave told ABC Action News that he was priced out of his apartment almost a year ago and has been struggling to find a new one ever since.
"If I ain't making too much money, I ain't making enough, or they want three times the amount of my income, and I can't afford to do that," he said.
Arin Gibbs said he had a place to stay for the storm. But after leaving that temporary shelter, he's back to square one.
"I mean, everybody is only a rock's throw away from being in the same predicament I'm in," he said.
In the wake of the storm, he said he's struggling to find the resources he needs to help him back on his feet.
As the search for help stretches on, Gibbs said his faith in humanity is renewed one bite at a time.
"People say there is no god, I can't tell because only god can soften people's hearts. Only god can push a person to do these things where they don't get nothing for it but a thank you," he said.
To learn more about Miller's organization, A Voice in the Wilderness Empowerment Center, which feeds the homeless and provides other community services, click here. | https://www.abcactionnews.com/weather/hurricane/swfls-homeless-say-theyre-struggling-to-recover-after-hurricane | 2022-10-05 01:33:18 | 0 | https://www.abcactionnews.com/weather/hurricane/swfls-homeless-say-theyre-struggling-to-recover-after-hurricane |
NEW YORK (AP) — New York's attorney general said Wednesday that Madison Square Garden may be violating anti-bias laws with its practice of barring lawyers from firms involved in litigation against MSG from its venues including Radio City Music Hall and the Garden itself.
The attorney general's office said in a letter to Madison Square Garden officials that the ban and the use of facial recognition technology to enforce it may violate anti-discrimination laws and may dissuade lawyers from taking on cases such as sexual harassment or job discrimination claims against MSG.
“MSG Entertainment cannot fight their legal battles in their own arenas,” Attorney General Letitia James, a Democrat, said in a statement. “Madison Square Garden and Radio City Music Hall are world-renowned venues and should treat all patrons who purchased tickets with fairness and respect."
The lawyer ban came to light in October 2022 when attorney Larry Hutcher, a longtime New York Knicks season ticket holder whose firm was representing ticket resellers suing MSG, was told that his tickets had been revoked and filed a lawsuit in response.
The policy potentially affects thousands of lawyers at scores of firms and is being enforced through the use of technology that scans faces and checks them against a databank of lawyers from banned firms.
The attorney general's office said research has shown that facial recognition software “may be plagued with biases and false positives against people of color and women.”
The attorney general is asking MSG to respond by Feb. 13 and identify efforts the company is making to ensure compliance with applicable anti-discrimination laws.
A request for comment was sent to a spokesperson for MSG on Wednesday.
MSG representatives have defended the ban, saying in a statement in November, “It is not unreasonable that while in active litigation, we would want to preserve our right to protect ourselves against improper disclosure and discovery."
New York state lawmakers introduced a bill earlier this week that would prohibit sports venues including Madison Square Garden from refusing entry to perceived enemies of their owners.
An MSG spokesperson said the bill’s sponsors were siding with “attorneys representing ticket scalpers and other money grabbers.” | https://www.expressnews.com/news/article/new-york-s-ag-says-msg-lawyer-ban-may-violate-17741673.php | 2023-01-25 20:59:43 | 0 | https://www.expressnews.com/news/article/new-york-s-ag-says-msg-lawyer-ban-may-violate-17741673.php |
Why it is becoming increasingly important to manage your subscriptions
Not too long ago, if you wanted a computer program, you purchased a physical copy in a brick-and-mortar store and owned that software. Now, you subscribe to have access to that app which isn’t even located on your computer. Subscriptions are common for apps, music, entertainment and even your favorite restaurant might one day require a subscription.
It’s easy to lose track and spend money month after month on a product or service you no longer use. Because of this,it is becoming increasingly important to learn how to manage your subscriptions.
How to keep track of your subscriptions
While it is possible to use a calendar or a spreadsheet to create a monthly schedule of bills, keeping track of so many subscriptions can be time-consuming and confusing. To help you get control of your finances and give you a detailed overview of where your money is going, consider using an app. Rocket Money, Mint, NerdWallet and UnrollMe all have useful features that simplify your life and can help save you money. BestReviews favors Hiatus, a user-friendly app that finds and organizes recurring expenses so you can better manage your subscriptions and save money.
What are the benefits of using a subscription management app?
While subscription management apps are a great watchdog for your budget, each has a slightly different strategy that helps you get the job done. For example, Rocket Money and Mint let you see the subscriptions you are paying for at a glance. If you find one you forgot about or can live without, you can cancel it directly through the app. UnrollMe gathers your notifications so you can identify subscription notices that might not be making it to your inbox. NerdWallet, on the other hand, takes a more comprehensive approach and can help give you the big-picture view of your entire budget.
How can you save money even if you still want to subscribe?
While paying for access to something can be more expensive than owning it outright, shrewd shoppers take advantage of the fact that businesses offer discounts for loyalty. For example, it might seem like a wise choice to pay just $14.99/month for an Amazon Prime subscription, but if you have the finances on hand to pay for an entire year upfront, you save $40. That’s a little over two-and-a-half months for free.
The same goes for many local businesses, like gyms and social clubs. If you know committing to a year (or more) is something you plan on doing anyway, pay upfront and take advantage of the savings. Additionally, some streaming services give you a discount when bundling networks through their company.
Top five subscription managing apps
Hiatus identifies and organizes your subscriptions so you can see your recurring expenses. It keeps you from forgetting about free trials and flags bills that can be negotiated. The app gives you a real-time picture of your assets and debt to help you track and increase your net worth.
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UnrollMe tackles the subscription problem on an email level. This app organizes your inbox so you see which companies are sending you email and why. It’s up to you to decide if you want to keep the subscription, unsubscribe or rollup messages so you only receive them once each day as a digest.
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NEW YORK (AP) - A federal appeals court panel says New York can continue enforcing a new state law banning guns from “sensitive” places like parks and theaters while the judges consider a legal challenge.
The temporary stay from the 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals on Wednesday puts on hold most of a ruling last month from U.S. District Judge Glenn Suddaby.
The district judge found constitutional issues with multiple portions of the law related to carrying firearms in public places and licensing requirements. The appeals panel on Wednesday continued a stay while it considers a motion from government officials opposing the injunction. | https://www.wktv.com/news/state/appeals-court-grants-temporary-stay-allowing-new-york-to-keep-enforcing-new-gun-law/article_5d155746-7716-11ed-8d7f-472f2a029e86.html | 2022-12-08 17:39:05 | 1 | https://www.wktv.com/news/state/appeals-court-grants-temporary-stay-allowing-new-york-to-keep-enforcing-new-gun-law/article_5d155746-7716-11ed-8d7f-472f2a029e86.html |
Red Zone Week 9 Schedule
EAST TEXAS (KLTV) - Here is the Week 9 schedule for the high school football teams that are included in East Texas News’ Red Zone coverage.
Friday 10/21
6A
Royse City vs Tyler Legacy @ Rose Stadium 7 p.m.
5A
McKinney North vs Longview @ Longview, 7:30 p.m.
Tyler vs Lufkin @ Lufkin, 7:30 p.m.
Hallsville vs Pine Tree @ Pine Tree, 7:30 p.m.
Mount Pleasant vs Whitehouse @ Whitehouse, 7:30p.m.
Texas High vs Nacogdoches @ Nacogdoches, 7:30 p.m.
4A
Mabank vs Kaufman @ Kaufman, 7:30 p.m.
Paris vs Sulphur Springs @ Sulphur Springs, 7:30 p.m.
Kilgore vs Athens @ Athens, 7:30 p.m.
Chapel Hill vs Henderson @ Henderson, 7:39 p.m.
Palestine vs Lindale @ Lindale, 7:30 p.m.
Livingston vs Vidor @ Vidor, 7:30 p.m.
Sunnyvale vs Wills Point @ Wills Point, 7:30 p.m.
Gilmer vs North Lamar @ North Lamar, 7:30 p.m.
Spring Hill vs Pittsburg @ Pittsburg, 7:30 p.m.
Brownsboro vs Canton @ Canton, 7:30 p.m.
Rusk vs Bullard @ Bullard, 7:30 p.m.
Center vs Carthage @ Carthage, 7 p.m.
West Orange Stark vs Jasper @ Jasper, 7:30 p.m.
3A
Mineola vs Winnsoro @ Winnsboro, 7:30 p.m.
Commerce vs Mount Vernon @ Mount Vernon, 7:30 p.m.
Pottsboro vs Rains @ Rains, 7:30 p.m.
Atlanta vs White Oak @ White Oak, 7:30 p.m.
Gladewater vs Jefferson @ Jefferson, 7:30 p.m.
Tatum vs Sabine @ Sabine, 7:30p.m.
Woodville vs Crockett @ Crockett, 7 p.m.
Diboll vs Coldspring @ Coldspring, 7 p.m.
Palestine Westwood vs Huntington @ Hunting ton, 7 p.m.
Quitman vs Arp @ Arp
Eustace vs Mexia @ Mexia, 7:30 p.m.
Grand Saline vs Winona @ Winona, 7:30 p.m.
Troup vs West Rusk @ West Rusk, 7:30 p.m.
Harmony vs Waskom @ Waskom, 7:30 p.m.
Daingerfield vs Queen City @ Queen City, 7:30 p.m.
Hughes Springs vs Elysian Fields @ Elysian Fields, 7:30 p.m.
Warren vs Hemphill @ Hemphill, 7:30 p.m.
Hardin vs Kirbyville @ Kirbyville, 7:30 p.m.
Newton vs Kountze @ Kountze, 7:30 p.m.
New Waverly vs Trinity @ Trinity, 7:30 p.m.
Elkhart vs Florence @ Florence, 7:30 p.m.
2A
Alba-Golden vs Como-Pickton @ Como-Pickton, 7:30 p.m.
Beckville vs Frankston @ Frankton, 7:30 p.m.
Big Sandy vs Union Grove @ Union Grove, 7 p.m.
Hawkins vs Harleton @ Harleton, 7:30 p.m.
Grapeland vs Garrison @ Garrison, 7 p.m.
Timpson vs Joaquin @ Joaquin, 7 p.m.
San Augustine vs Shelbyville @ Shelbyville, 7 p.m.
Corrigan-Camden vs West Hardin @ West Hardin, 7 p.m.
Normangee vs Groveton @ Groveton, 7 p.m.
Overton vs Alto @ Alto, 7 p.m.
Tenaha vs Cushing @ Cushing, 7 p.m.
Cayuga vs Italy @ Italy, 7:00 p.m.
Price Carlisle vs Mount Enterprise @ Mount Enterprise, 7 p.m.
Colmesneil vs Evadale @ Evadale, 7 p.m.
Sabine Pass vs Lovelady @ Lovelady, 7 p.m.
1A
Union Hill vs Saint Jo @ Saint Jo, 7 p.m.
Chester vs Burkeville @ Burkeville, 7:30 p.m.
High Island vs Leverett’s Chapel @ Leverett’s Chapel, 7 p.m.
Apple Springs vs Ladonia Fannindel @ Ladonia Fannindel, 7 p.m.
Private
Brook Hill vs Dallas Christian School @ Dallas Christian School, 7:30 p.m.
Grace Community vs Frisco Legacy Christian @ Frisco Legacy Christian, 7 p.m.
Bishop Gorman vs Waco Reicher @ Waco Reicher, 7 p.m.
All Saints vs Dallas Shelton School @ Dallas Shelton School, 7:30 p.m.
Private 6 man
Tyler HEAT vs King’s Academy @ Grace Community, 7:30 p.m.
Saturday 10/22
Private 6 man
Longview Chistian Heritage vs Dallas Fairhill @ Fairhill, 11 a.m.
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BAODING, China, Dec. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- On December 2, GWM held its 2022 overseas conference titled ONE GWM • LIGHT THE WORLD in Bangkok, Thailand. GWM revealed the global brand building and product layout, and further clarified its brand strategy.
Over 200 distributors from more than 50 countries and regions attended the event, such as Australia, GCC, and ASEAN.
Mu Feng, President of GWM, announced the new brand strategy to the global partners, that is, the brand will develop clustered channels and global big single product around the concept "ONE GWM"; meanwhile, it will increase investment in R&D based on its forest ecosystem, so as to accelerate the brand's transformation into a global intelligent technology company, and build a world-wide layout of R&D facilities.
GWM continued the growth in overseas markets even during the repeated pandemic outbreaks and chip shortages. In October 2022, the total sales volume abroad topped 20,000, a YoY growth of 49.6%. From January to October, the cumulative sales of GWM exceeded 130,000 units, with a YoY increase of 18.6%, underscoring the brand's growing strength in globalization.
GWM has already laid out a number of new energy products in the world, showing its leading strength in smart and new energy vehicles, and consolidating the global influence of GWM's new energy products. With a charted course for the future iteration of new energy models, it will also launch advanced intelligent and new energy products to meet users' demand for green travel in the global market.
Grasping consumer demand in a profound manner, GWM will improve satisfaction among global users through innovation in category and marketing. According to Parker Shi, Vice President of GWM, the brand plans to invest more resources in activities, such as fan carnivals, shopping festivals for cars, and sports games-based marketing, along with a deeper dive into markets of different categories with dozens of vehicles of its five major sub-brands, namely HAVAL, TANK, PICKUP, WEY, and ORA. In doing so, GWM hopes to add to its attraction to more potential users.
At the event, the representative from GWM Thailand shared the branch's local experience in successful operations. Through a unique operation model that combines the Online to Offline measure for information inquiry and on-site experience, together with a Door to Door service, it facilitates users' car purchase process. This new ecological path of the branch has become a model for GWM's successful operation in overseas markets.
Bolstered by advanced technologies, GWM will pace up in overseas expansion in an all-round way, promoting its products, technologies, services, and others along the full industrial chains to be launched in overseas markets. As the brand builds up a global influence, it will fulfill the demand of global users together with its distributors worldwide.
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WFO MEDFORD Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Wednesday, August 31, 2022
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FIRE WEATHER WATCH
URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Medford OR
813 AM PDT Tue Aug 30 2022
...Gusty southwest winds and dry conditions on the east side
Wednesday...
...The backside of a shortwave trough will cause gusty winds and
are expected to lead to critical conditions Wednesday afternoon
for the east side in the presence of very dry surface conditions.
...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
WEDNESDAY EVENING FOR STRONG GUSTY WIND AND LOW RH FOR FIRE
WEATHER ZONES 284, 285, AND 624...
The National Weather Service in Medford has issued a Fire Weather
Watch, which is in effect from Wednesday afternoon through
Wednesday evening.
* IMPACTS...any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly.
Outdoor burning is not recommended.
* AFFECTED AREA...
- In NorCal...Northeast Fire weather zone 284 and northwest Fire
weather zone 285. This includes Tionesta, Newel, and Tulelake,
plus Lava Beds National Monument .
- In Oregon...Eastern fire weather zone 624. This includes
Beatty, Bly, Lorella, Lakeview, and Valley falls, plus the
Fremont-Winema NAtional Forest.
* WIND...10 to 20 mph, with gusts up to 35 mph, especially along
ridges.
* HUMIDITY...8 to 13 percent.
* DETAILEDURL...View the hazard area in detail at
https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/map/?wfo=mfr
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Plan now to avoid using equipment that could cause sparks during
the period when critical weather conditions are possible. Visit
weather.gov/medford/wildfire for links to fire restrictions in
your area.
A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions
are possible during the valid watch time. These conditions could
promote the rapid spread of wildfires which could become life-
threatening. Check weather.gov/medford for forecast updates and a
possible upgrade of the this watch to a Red Flag Warning.
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The Guardian Cap appears to be an effective tool in reducing concussions.
The NFL said concussions dropped by 50% this summer among players who were mandated to wear the piece of equipment.
The league compared concussion rates from the summer to the previous three years.
According to ESPN, the NFL required players in numerous positions, including linemen, tight ends and linebackers, to wear Guardian Caps from the start of training camp until the second preseason game.
The network reports that 11 players suffered concussions during that time, but six were caused by contact to the face mask, which the Guardian Cap does not protect.
Despite no longer being required to wear the caps, the NFL says some players are still using them.
Other players have complained about their fit.
The NFL says it will continue working on solutions to prevent concussions.
"When we started this work a few years ago, we said the offerings on the field may look a little bit different and I think we might be living up to those words. And, that's an exciting opportunity for the health and safety of the sport and for the players who play it," NFL executive Jeff Miller said, according to The Associated Press. | https://www.wrtv.com/news/national/nfl-says-guardian-caps-reduced-concussions-by-more-than-50 | 2022-09-15 16:31:31 | 0 | https://www.wrtv.com/news/national/nfl-says-guardian-caps-reduced-concussions-by-more-than-50 |
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ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — A sturdy pair of goggles was mandatory attire Sunday in Cleveland’s clubhouse, where impromptu showers of Champagne and beer broke out inside a thick haze of cigar smoke.
The Guardians, baseball’s youngest team, finished an unexpected run to the top of the AL Central.
Rookie Steven Kwan hit a grand slam and drove in a season-high five runs as the Guardians clinched a division championship no one thought possible six months ago with a 10-4 win over the Texas Rangers.
When catcher Luke Maile squeezed Josh Smith’s foul pop for the final out, the Guardians began celebrating a title that actually became official 15 minutes earlier following second-place Chicago’s loss to the Detroit Tigers.
Tied for first on Sept. 4, the Guardians have won seven straight and ripped off 18 wins in 21 games to open a 10-game lead and run away with the division.
“This team’s good. We’re not just young. We’re pretty good,” said starter Cal Quantrill, the club leader with 14 wins. “I don’t think anybody’s excited to face us right now. We’re playing our best baseball. We’re playing baseball the right way.”
This is Cleveland’s 11th Central title since the division’s inception in 1994 and its fourth in 10 years under manager Terry Francona, who battled health problems the past two seasons but has enjoyed this ride with a team that may have surprised early on but is now being viewed as a legitimate World Series threat.
“For what our guys did, and when you’re doing it with people that you absolutely care about and love and respect, it means a lot,” Francona said before his statement was interrupted by a bone-chilling dousing.
“I’m amazed by these guys,” said Chris Antonetti, the team’s president of baseball operations. “They came together and played the game the right way.”
This season wasn’t supposed to happen.
After dropping Indians as their nickname following the 2021 season, a move that rankled a sizable portion of Cleveland’s fan base, the Guardians did little to upgrade their roster in free agency as the front office decided 2022 would be devoted to seeing what it had.
As it turned out, Cleveland’s kids were more than all right.
Maybe no one more so than Kwan, a 25-year-old with a game way beyond his years. He made the roster in spring training and has been the Guardians’ pesky leadoff hitter from opening day, working pitchers into deep counts before slapping hits and becoming an annoyance on the base paths.
It was fitting that it was Kwan who led the way to Sunday’s clinch.
“Help any team I was on whether it had been Triple-A or the majors,” Kwan said of his goals this season. “I think that helped me in college, travel ball, whatever. I know if I focus on helping the team and others, then everything will fall into place.”
Kwan’s slam in the eighth inning barely cleared the wall and bounced back into play. He wasn’t sure it out until signaled by first-base umpire Bruce Dreckman. He said his reaction was “black out.”
With bigger games ahead, Kwan wasn’t ready to reflect on what he and his teammates have accomplished.
“I definitely want to keep my head down, keep it rolling.” he said. “Maybe in a superstitious kind of way don’t want to take my eyes off anything. Keep it going forward.”
The Guardians have defied the odds from the start and became the first team to win a division with at least 16 rookies making their major league debuts.
The season began with low expectations everywhere but inside Cleveland’s clubhouse. Maybe is was naivete, but the Guardians believed they could be special and that’s exactly what’s happened.
“From Day One, they’ve come together,” Antonetti said. “You go around the clubhouse, the tone our veteran players set like José Ramírez, Amed Rosario, Shane Bieber, Austin Hedges. ‘Tito’ (Francona) said just find a way to help the team win.
“They embraced that mentality.”
The Guardians have done it with an offense that puts the ball in play, solid and often spectacular defense and a lights-out bullpen anchored by closer Emmanuel Clase (a big league-best 39 saves).
Cleveland strikes out less than any team in the majors and nobody goes from first to third better.
Amid the clubhouse chaos, Antonetti made a point to credit the 63-year-old Francona, who won two World Series with Boston and may have had his best season after dealing with serious medial issues.
“To think of what he’s overcome personally to get to this point,” Antonetti said. “This is a special moment for ‘Tito.’”
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Guardians: Bieber (12-8, 2.81 ERA) will open a three-game series on Tuesday at home against Tampa Bay in a possible preview of a first-round postseason series. Bieber will face RHP Corey Kluber (10-9, 4.30), a two-time Cy Young winner during nine seasons in Cleveland.
Rangers: Play three games at Seattle beginning Tuesday. Texas hasn’t announced a starter for the opener to face LHP Robbie Ray (12-10, 3.60).
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If you’ve ever want to own a muscle car powered by Dodge’s 1,000-hp Hellephant crate engine, now’s your chance. A Hellephant-powered 1968 Dodge Charger named Dumbo is slated for a Mecum auction running in Las Vegas from November 10-12.
The supercharged 7.0-liter V-8 was unveiled at the 2018 SEMA show, and went on sale as a crate motor in 2019. The initial production run quickly sold out, so now it’s likely easier to get a Hellephant if the engine is already installed in someone else’s build.
Based on the Hellcat supercharged 6.2-liter V-8, the Hellephant makes 950 lb-ft of torque in addition to the aforementioned 1,000 hp. The name combines the “hell” from Hellcat with “elephant,” the nickname of the original 426 Hemi, which just so happens to match the displacement of the new engine in cubic inches.
In the modified Charger, the Hellephant is connected to a 6-speed manual transmission and 4:10.1 rear end. The Charger also has upgraded suspension and brakes, as well as a custom exhaust system.
Painted Destroyer Gray with a gray interior, the car sports elephant graphics and badges in the style of the Dodge Hellcat logo, and subtle modernizing touches like LED headlights and taillights, Rushforth alloy wheels, and Ringbrothers billet door handles.
This isn’t the only Charger packing a Hellephant engine. Wisconsin-based SpeedKore Performance Group stuffed a Hellephant in a 1970 Charger for comedian Kevin Hart, and also built a Hellephant-powered 1968 Charger dubbed Hellucination for Stellantis design boss Ralph Gilles. Both Chargers also have carbon-fiber bodies, which are SpeedKore’s specialty, as well as custom frames.
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NEW YORK, Jan. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Datadog, Inc. (NASDAQ:DDOG), the monitoring and security platform for cloud applications, today announced that it will report its fourth quarter and fiscal year 2022 financial results before the U.S. financial markets open on Thursday, February 16, 2023.
In conjunction with this announcement, Datadog will host a conference call on Thursday, February 16, 2023 at 8:00 a.m. Eastern Time to discuss the Company's financial results and financial guidance. To access the conference call by phone, please click this link to register for dial-in details. A live webcast of the call will be available on the Investor Relations page of the Company's website, and a replay will be archived on the website.
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A former Hygiene Fire captain accused of sexually assaulting multiple women, including two subordinates, was charged Friday with eight felonies and two misdemeanors.
Kamron Barnaby, 30, was charged with six counts of sexual assault – submission against the victim’s will and four counts of unlawful sexual contact.
Five of the sexual assault counts are Class 4 felonies while one is a Class 3 felony due to allegations of use of force, according to charging documents.
Two of the unlawful sexual contact counts are also felonies due to allegations of use of physical force.
Barnaby was arrested on suspicion of first-degree official misconduct, but the formal filing of charges did not include that count.
Barnaby was released on $100,000 bond, and he is set for a preliminary hearing on May 18.
According to a release, four women came forward and accused Barnaby of sexual assault or unlawful sexual contact in various instances between 2018 and 2021.
Two of the women were subordinates under Barnaby, who was a Hygiene Fire captain at the time. According to an affidavit, another victim who was 17 at the time knew Barnaby through a fire department connection while another knew him through training connections.
The allegations include sexual assaults that occurred while Barnaby was on duty and incidents of Barnaby sending sexually harassing messages to subordinates.
Several women reported not coming forward initially due to fear of retaliation.
According to the affidavit, there was an investigation into Barnaby having an inappropriate relationship while at Hygiene Fire, but Barnaby was allowed to resign to avoid being fired.
At least one victim told police she did not tell Hygiene Fire officials the full extent of the allegations because she did not trust them with the information.
Barnaby is currently employed by the Mountain View Fire Protection District, but has been placed on unpaid leave.
Investigators believe there are additional victims and witnesses, and those with information are asked to contact Detective Mike McKinley with the Boulder County Sheriff’s Office at 303-441-4692 or via email at mmckinley@bouldercounty.org. | https://www.dailycamera.com/2023/04/28/former-hygiene-fire-captain-charged-with-sex-assault-unlawful-sexual-contact/ | 2023-04-28 23:39:24 | 1 | https://www.dailycamera.com/2023/04/28/former-hygiene-fire-captain-charged-with-sex-assault-unlawful-sexual-contact/ |
THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — Venezuela has asked the International Criminal Court to defer to authorities in the Latin American nation its investigation into allegations of torture and extrajudicial killings committed by security forces under President Nicolás Maduro’s rule, the court’s prosecutor announced Thursday.
If judges accept the request, it would effectively halt the global court’s first probe into crimes in a Latin American country and allow Venezuelan law enforcement authorities to investigate.
However, ICC Prosecutor Karim Khan indicated he wants to press ahead with the investigation he announced in November and said he will soon ask judges to approve a continuation of his probe.
It will likely take the court’s judges months to rule on the Venezuelan request. Khan said he may, if necessary, ask the judges for authority to carry out investigations pending their decision.
The announcement comes just weeks after Khan announced his office would open an office in Venezuela and welcomed the commitment of the Venezuelan government to explore cooperation and technical assistance as part of efforts to investigate alleged crimes against humanity.
The ICC is a court of last resort that investigates alleged war crimes, crimes against humanity and other grave offenses when nations are unable or unwilling to do so — a system known as complementarity.
When Khan announced the opening of his investigation, he also signed a memorandum of understanding with Caracas on the “promotion of cooperation and complementarity.” At the time, Venezuela said it believed it — and not the ICC —should investigate alleged abuses.
Khan said Venezuelan authorities had not provided any fresh reasoning to back up their request to take over the investigation.
Khan’s predecessor, Fatou Bensouda, had indicated there was a reasonable basis to conclude that crimes against humanity had been committed in Venezuela, echoing earlier findings of the United Nations’ own human rights council. But she left the decision to open any probe to her successor Khan, a British lawyer who took the reins of the ICC last year.
When Khan announced the opening of his investigation, rights groups hailed it as a significant step forward in the search for justice.
“This is a turning point,” Jose Miguel Vivanco, the Americas director for Human Rights Watch, said at the time. “Not only does it provide hope to the many victims of Maduro’s government but it also is a reality check that Maduro himself could be held accountable for crimes committed by his security forces and others with total impunity.” | https://www.wric.com/news/u-s-world/venezuela-seeks-to-take-over-icc-investigation-into-killings/ | 2022-04-22 11:14:14 | 0 | https://www.wric.com/news/u-s-world/venezuela-seeks-to-take-over-icc-investigation-into-killings/ |
TORONTO, March 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ - Vumetric Cybersecurity, a leading provider of penetration testing services, is pleased to announce the launch of its groundbreaking Penetration Testing as-a-Service (PTaaS) platform. Designed to simplify and modernize cybersecurity assessments for organizations of all sizes, the PTaaS platform is a direct result of Vumetric's 25 years of industry experience.
The Vumetric PTaaS platform revolutionizes the penetration testing process by providing self-service capabilities that allow organizations to schedule and manage assessments on-demand. The platform's interactive reporting provides a comprehensive view of identified risks and prioritized remediation strategies. Stakeholders can easily access results, track improvements over time, and analyze project results without additional effort, making the PTaaS platform the modern solution for managing penetration testing projects.
"Our PTaaS platform is a game changer for the penetration testing industry," said Alex Cote, VP of Operations at Vumetric. "We've streamlined the process of conducting cybersecurity assessments, making it easier for organizations to manage their pentest projects and track progress without compromising test quality."
The PTaaS platform is powered by Vumetric's in-house team of experienced and certified penetration testers, who leverage their extensive knowledge, recognized testing methodologies, and real-world hacking techniques to identify vulnerabilities that automated tools may miss. This approach ensures a comprehensive security assessment that helps organizations gain a detailed understanding of their risks and effectively prioritize remediation efforts.
In addition, the PTaaS platform enables organizations to efficiently comply with industry regulations and standards by providing clear, concise reports and official attestations that can be used to meet compliance and regulatory reporting requirements efficiently and with minimal overhead (e.g.: SOC2, PCI-DSS, ISO27001, HIPAA, etc.). With this innovative platform, organizations can securely and effectively test and protect their mission-critical IT systems and applications from cybersecurity threats.
To learn more about the Vumetric PTaaS platform and how it can help your organization streamline its penetration testing needs, please visit www.vumetric.com/penetration-testing-as-a-service/.
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Got a pothole in your neighborhood that needs fixing? San Antonio city officials want to know.
The San Antonio Pothole Patrol is asking residents to help identify potholes and reach their goal of fixing more than 8,000 potholes across the city in April.
The patrol is part of the 7th Annual Pothole Blitz which will kick off on Monday. Crews will meet residents at 9:30 a.m. in the parking lot of The Public Theater of San Antonio, 800 W. Ashby Pl.
The first 75 residents will receive a Pothole Patrol Fiesta medal. There are three other stops scheduled during April:
On April 5, the patrol will be at Southside Lions Park, 3100 Hiawatha St. at 9 a.m.
On April 13, crews will meet at Kennedy Park, 3299 Southwest 28th St. at 5 p.m.
On April 19, the teams will stop at Woodlawn Park, 1103 Cincinnati Ave. at 9 a.m.
The first 50 residents at each of the those three sites will receive a Fiesta medal.
Even if you can't make those events, the San Antonio Public Works Department encourages residents to report potholes by calling 311 or through the SA311 app on their cell phone.
The Public Works Streets Division manages the Pothole Patrol.
In 2022, residents made more than 3,080 calls to the city’s 311 hotline to report potholes, about 4 percent of the total potholes that city repaired.
According to the Public Works, patrol crews fixed 310 potholes a day. It takes about 20 minutes to repair each pothole for about $35.
Potholes form when hot weather, followed by rain showers, causes the asphalt to expand and contract, creating the perfect condition for water to seep into the road.
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WASHINGTON, Sept. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- AACC has issued a new guidance document with expert recommendations for performing point-of-care tests for fertility and reproductive health. As the use of point-of-care testing rises in these fields, this guidance is intended to ensure that patients and their babies fully benefit from it.
Read the guidance document here: https://www.aacc.org/science-and-research/aacc-academy-guidance/use-of-point-of-care-testing-in-fertility-and-reproduction
Point-of-care tests are clinical tests that are performed near the patient instead of in a central lab. Due to their convenience and rapid turnaround times, these tests can help patients to get treatment much faster than traditional tests. As a result, the use of point-of-care testing has risen steadily in all areas of healthcare. In the fertility and reproductive health fields in particular, it is now used for everything from predicting ovulation and diagnosing pregnancy to managing premature rupture of membranes (PROM)—also known as a patient's water breaking—and high-risk deliveries. However, when point-of-care tests are used inappropriately or performed incorrectly, this can lead to unnecessary follow-up tests and procedures and can even put the patient's health at risk or lead to death. As just one example of this, FDA has reported infant deaths as a result of PROM test misuse.
AACC has updated guidance that it originally published in 2007 to inform healthcare professionals of the most current best practices for point-of-care testing in reproductive medicine. Highlights of the key recommendations from this document are as follows:
- Testing for PROM using commercial kits alone is not recommended without clinical signs that a patient's water has broken. Additionally, results from these tests must be interpreted in the context of a patient's clinical presentation to prevent patient harm.
- Urine luteinizing hormone tests are accurate and reliable predictors of ovulation. These tests can improve the likelihood of conception among healthy fertile women and can also be used to time certain assisted reproduction procedures. However, further study is still needed to determine the efficacy of at-home ovulation prediction kits that use saliva or measure basal body temperature.
- While blood laboratory pregnancy tests are the gold standard, healthcare providers should consider using pregnancy point-of-care tests in situations where rapid diagnosis of pregnancy is needed for treatment decisions. One such scenario is if a patient presents to the emergency department with unstable vital signs and symptoms indicative of a ruptured ectopic pregnancy that might require surgery.
"Point-of-care testing is growing in popularity as a means of delivering faster turnaround time of test results closer to the patient," said the guidance document authors Drs. James H. Nichols, Mahesheema Ali, John I. Anetor, Li-Sheng Chen, Yu Chen, Sean Collins, Saswati Das, Sridevi Devaraj, Lei Fu, Brad S. Karon, Heba Kary, Robert D. Nerenz, Alex J. Rai, Zahra Shajani-Yi, Vinita Thakur, Sihe Wang, Hoi-Ying Elsie Yu, and Lindsey E. Zamora. "Guidance is needed for optimizing the implementation of [point-of-care testing] in patient care. This guidance document revises previous recommendations and offers best practices for the use of [point-of-care testing] in fertility and reproductive health."
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(The Hill) — Vice President Kamala Harris during a late-night show interview backed the Biden administration’s decision to pardon thousands of Americans convicted of simple marijuana possession, saying “nobody should have to go to jail for smoking weed.”
Harris told Seth Meyers on NBC’s “Late Night With Seth Meyers” that a majority of Americans would agree with her, earning a round of applause from the audience.
The vice president said the pardons were the first step in taking further action on decriminalizing marijuana across the nation.
“We are urging governors and states to take our lead and pardon people who have been criminalized for possession of marijuana,” Harris, who served as a prosecutor and attorney general in California, said. “Ultimately, though, as if with so many issues, if Congress acts, there is a uniform approach to this. But Congress needs to act.”
While 19 states and Washington, D.C., have legalized recreational marijuana and 37 states allow marijuana to be used medically, cannabis use is still illegal at the federal level.
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LOS ANGELES (AP) — Emergency crews in California scrambled Wednesday to shuttle food and medicine to mountain communities stranded by back-to-back winter storms that have dumped so much snow some residents can barely see out their windows.
In San Bernardino County east of Los Angeles, around-the-clock plowing is underway but it could take more than a week to reach some areas, said Dawn Rowe, chair of the county’s board of supervisors. With as much as 4 to 5 feet (122 to 152 centimeters) of new snowfall late Tuesday, sheriffs’ authorities have conducted 17 rescue operations to help off-roaders and skiers and emergency crews are trying to reach residents who need assistance.
“We know that roofs are starting to collapse,” Rowe said.
There were no reports of injuries. The county did not immediately have an estimate for how many roofs or decks may have fallen in, said David Wert, a county spokesman.
The San Bernardino Mountains are a major tourism and recreation destination but also home to a large year-round population in small cities and communities around lakes and scattered along winding roads. About 80,000 people live either part- or full-time in the snow-covered communities affected, Wert said.
Residents of these towns have been grappling with so much snow they’re running out of space to put it; clearing one area adds heaps to another. Grocery shelves were bare of some items, like bread, and running low on eggs and milk Tuesday as many residents made their way on foot to stores hoping to stock up on vital necessities. Cars remained buried under snow and roads closed to traffic.
Anthony Cimino, a 51-year-old retiree, said he’s been snowed in for about a week in the mountain community of Running Springs. He finally managed to clear his decks, but not for long.
“I woke up this morning and there was another two-and-a-half feet on them,” he said. “It was kind of like Groundhog Day.”
Another dumping of heavy snow in areas around Portland, Oregon, forced some school districts to close or hold remote classes on Wednesday. Over the past week, historic snowfall, ice and cold temperatures brought much of the city to a standstill, trapping drivers on roads and highways, paralyzing government services and leading to at least two suspected hypothermia deaths.
While California grappled with wintry weather, forecasters warned a new, powerful weather system will affect most of the lower 48 states this week. Six to 12 inches (15 to 30 centimeters) of snow could eventually fall in upstate New York, Vermont and New Hampshire, meteorologist David Roth said.
At the opposite end of the spectrum, record high temperatures were expected Wednesday along the Gulf Coast and into the Ohio Valley while the southern Plains to the mid-South braced for possible tornadoes Thursday, according to the National Weather Service.
Back in Southern California, two highways opened for traffic heading down from the mountains and the California Highway Patrol began escorting residents back up to their homes. Northwest of Lake Tahoe, on the California-Nevada border in the Sierra Nevada, an avalanche struck a three-story apartment building Tuesday evening, according to the local sheriff’s office. No injuries were reported.
The heavy snow was expected to end in California Wednesday afternoon after an additional 1 to 2 feet falls (30 to 60 centimeters), according to the weather service. In Arizona, snow began falling Wednesday morning as the storm moved eastward and was poised to dump as much as 2 feet (60 centimeters) of snow in northern Arizona by Thursday morning.
The Sierra snowpack provides about a third of California’s water supply. Tuesday’s water content of the snowpack — in a state grappling with years of drought — was 186% of normal to date, according to the state Department of Water Resources’ online data.
The next, larger weather system was expected to spread across much of the country Thursday, and areas such as the lower Mississippi Valley and Tennessee Valley could see heavy rain, thunderstorms and some flash flooding. The high temperatures could top 100 degrees (38 Celsius) across far south Texas, and windy, dry conditions would make for a critical risk of wildfire in parts of the Southwest for the next few days, according to the weather service.
Recent storms across the country have delayed travel, shuttered schools and overwhelmed crews trying to dig out of the snow and repair downed power lines. More than 60,000 customers were without power Wednesday morning in Michigan, which is still recovering from ice storms, and about 105,000 customers were in the dark in California, according to PowerOutage.us.
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By NICOLE WINFIELD, CHRISTINA MALKIA and JEAN-YVES KAMALE
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KINSHASA, Congo (AP) — Pope Francis urged Congo’s people on Wednesday to forgive those who have harmed them as he presided over a Mass before an estimated 1 million people in a country wracked by decades of violence.
Many of the faithful spent the night on the vast airfields of the capital’s Ndolo airport and passed the hours before Francis’ arrival singing, dancing and getting jazzed up for the pontiff’s first main event of his trip to Africa. His is the first papal visit to the country since St. John Paul II’s in 1985.
The crowd cheered wildly when Francis began a languid loop around the airfields in his open-sided popemobile, as some people ran alongside or waved flags. Many of the women wore dresses and skirts made of pagne, a wax print fabric, featuring images of Francis or other religious symbols.
“Today I understand the enthusiasm of my grandmother when Pope John Paul II came,” said Julie Mbuyi, a 45-year-old mother of two who was wearing a Francis-themed outfit. “She was so excited to see him and the night before she couldn’t close her eyes!”
The crowd cheered again when the Argentine pope greeted them in Lingala, one of four national languages of Congo that is widely spoken in the capital, Kinshasa. And they listened attentively as he urged them in his homily to open their hearts to forgiveness, citing the example of Christ who forgave those who betrayed him.
“He showed them his wounds because forgiveness is born from wounds,” Francis said. “It is born when our wounds do not leave scars of hatred, but become the means by which we make room for others and accept their weaknesses. Our weakness becomes an opportunity, and forgiveness becomes the path to peace.”
Referring to the decades of violence especially in Congo’s east that has forced millions to flee their homes, Francis stressed that forgiving doesn’t mean pretending that nothing bad has happened. But he said the act of forgiveness creates an “amnesty of the heart.”
“What great good it does us to cleanse our hearts of anger and remorse, of every trace of resentment and hostility!” he said.
The morning Mass was Francis’ first big event in Congo after he arrived Tuesday. In his opening speech to government authorities, he condemned the centurieslong plundering of Africa’s mineral and natural wealth by foreign powers.
Later Wednesday, Francis was to meet with victims of the fighting in Congo’s east, where rebel groups have intensified attacks over the past year as they seek to expand their territory. At the meeting, people who have suffered unspeakable atrocities are expected to tell their stories.
Francis had originally planned to visit the eastern province of North Kivu but had to cancel the stop due to the fighting that has forced some 5.7 million people to flee their homes, exacerbating a humanitarian crisis in Congo, where already some 26.4 million people face hunger, according to the World Food Program.
“When we heard that Pope Francis was no longer coming to our province of North Kivu, my husband and I decided to come all the way to Kinshasa to see and hear him,” said Jeanne Kahota as she waited for the Mass to begin. She said she was old enough to remember John Paul’s visit, but wasn’t able to follow it closely.
“That’s why we said to ourselves that this kind of appointment doesn’t happen every day, it’s exceptional and we didn’t want to miss it again.”
Roughly half of Congo’s 105 million people are Catholic, according to Vatican statistics.
Fighting in eastern Congo, which has more than 120 armed groups, has simmered for years but spiked in late 2021 with the resurgence of the M23 group that had been largely dormant for nearly a decade. The rebels have captured swaths of land and are accused by the United Nations and rights groups of committing atrocities against civilians.
Francis on Tuesday condemned the fighting and planned to repeat his call for peace during his meeting with victims of the conflict. The victims were also expected to participate in a ceremony to forgive their assailants, according to Vatican organizers.
The Vatican estimated that 1 million people were on hand for Francis’ Mass on Wednesday, citing local organizers. The airport’s fields have a capacity of 1.5 million people and were not full by the time the Mass began.
Among the faithful was Clément Konde, who travelled from Kisantu, a town in the province of Central Kongo, more than 150 kilometers (95 miles) from Kinshasa. He planned to participate in all of Francis’ events this week before the pontiff heads to South Sudan, the second leg of his African journey.
“To my children and to the children who stayed in my city, I will bring them the message of the Holy Father, the message of peace and reconciliation,” Konde said.
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This story has been updated to correct the last name of one of the people quoted. It is Konde, not L’onde. ___
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NEW YORK, May 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ --
WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds purchasers of securities of Vertex Energy, Inc. (NASDAQ: VTNR) between April 1, 2022 and August 8, 2022, both dates inclusive (the "Class Period"), of the important June 12, 2023 lead plaintiff deadline.
SO WHAT: If you purchased Vertex Energy 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 Vertex Energy class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=12724 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 June 12, 2023. A lead plaintiff is a representative party acting on behalf of other class members in directing the litigation.
WHY ROSEN LAW: We encourage investors to select qualified counsel with a track record of success in leadership roles. Often, firms issuing notices do not have comparable experience, resources or any meaningful peer recognition. Many of these firms do not actually litigate securities class actions, but are merely middlemen that refer clients or partner with law firms that actually litigate the cases. Be wise in selecting counsel. The Rosen Law Firm represents investors throughout the globe, concentrating its practice in securities class actions and shareholder derivative litigation. Rosen Law Firm has achieved the largest ever securities class action settlement against a Chinese Company. Rosen Law Firm was Ranked No. 1 by ISS Securities Class Action Services for number of securities class action settlements in 2017. The firm has been ranked in the top 4 each year since 2013 and has recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for investors. In 2019 alone the firm secured over $438 million for investors. In 2020, founding partner Laurence Rosen was named by law360 as a Titan of Plaintiffs' Bar. Many of the firm's attorneys have been recognized by Lawdragon and Super Lawyers.
DETAILS OF THE CASE: According to the lawsuit, defendants throughout the Class Period made false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (1) prior to the acquisition of the Mobile refinery, defendants had entered into inventory and crack spread hedging derivatives that significantly capped the profit margins on 50% of the Mobile refinery's expected output over the period April 1, 2022 to September 30, 2022, affecting over 6.5 million barrels of refined fuel output; (2) as a result, the hedges severely limited Vertex's ability to capitalize on the record-high crack spreads that existed at the time of the acquisition and resulted in over $90 million in losses in the second quarter of fiscal year 2022; (3) prior to the acquisition of the Mobile refinery, defendants had entered into an inventory intermediation agreement with the investment bank Macquarie Group, whereby Macquarie purchased (from third parties), owned, and sold (to Vertex) all crude oil inventory to be used at the Mobile refinery and also purchased (from Vertex), owned, and sold (to third parties) all refined fuel inventory produced at the Mobile refinery; (4) as a result, the strict terms of the arrangement, including requiring Vertex to purchase hedges to protect Macquarie's position in holding the crude and refined inventory, combined with the fact that the oil market was in a state of backwardation in early 2022, resulted in Vertex incurring significant fees and inventory losses; (5) prior to the acquisition of the Mobile refinery, defendants had entered into an inventory purchase agreement with Shell Oil as part of the Mobile acquisition agreement, which Vertex was forced to pay Shell Oil above-market prices for the additional crude oil inventory because of the state of backwardation in the oil market; (6) immediately following the acquisition of the Mobile refinery, Vertex experienced production issues that caused significant shortfalls in refined fuel volumes; (7) following the acquisition of the Mobile refinery, defendants overstated the purported profit margins that could be achieved at the refinery; and (8) as a result of the above misrepresentations and concealed facts, the Mobile refinery did not "generate[] strong EBITDA" "[d]uring the first 30 days of operations," and the Mobile refinery transition was not "seamless." When the true details entered the market, the lawsuit claims that investors suffered damages.
To join the Vertex Energy class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=12724 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.
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Buckingham Palace official resigns over 'unacceptable' comments to Black charity founder
An honorary member of Buckingham Palace has resigned and apologized after a Black charity founder said she was questioned about whether she was really British at a royal function on Tuesday.
The royal guest, Ngozi Fulani, is the CEO of Sistah_Space, an organization that provides specialist services to woman of African and Caribbean heritage affected by abuse.
Fulani was attending a royal function on domestic abuse on Tuesday evening when she said an honorary member of the royal household began a line of questioning that the palace called "unacceptable and deeply regrettable."
Sistah_Space shared a rough transcript of the conversation on Twitter on Wednesday.
A Buckingham Palace spokesperson acknowledged the incident and said the palace was taking the situation "extremely seriously."
"Unacceptable and deeply regrettable comments have been made. We have reached out to Ngozi Fulani on this matter, and are inviting her to discuss all elements of her experience in person if she wishes," the spokesperson said.
"In the meantime, the individual concerned would like to express her profound apologies for the hurt caused and has stepped aside from her honorary role with immediate effect." | https://www.wesh.com/article/buckingham-palace-official-resigns/42108531 | 2022-11-30 16:54:57 | 0 | https://www.wesh.com/article/buckingham-palace-official-resigns/42108531 |
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Banning ChatGPT in Elementary Schools
Mindy Bingham
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"We don't have time to sleepwalk through this one. The genie is out of the bottle," said Bingham. "As educators and parents, I recommend caution by not jumping on this newest technology bandwagon, at least until research shows us the positives and negatives."
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Using Technology to Make K-12 Schools Safer
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As a collective society, we must go beyond reactive thoughts and prayers; we must take a proactive approach and stop these acts before they escalate. We must commit ourselves to every child being able to experience each school day without fear, and we must do it together. Zero incidents must be what we strive for – doing anything less is simply not an option.
Over the last three decades, JP Guilbault has used data, technology and modern solutions to protect and advance causes for vulnerable and underserved communities. These efforts across schools, faith-based organizations and nonprofits have given JP the experience and perspective needed to address his most important mission: creating safe spaces that save lives. As chief executive officer and a father of five, JP leads with an unwavering belief in this simple truth: every child should be able to experience each school day without fear. His passionate team includes safety and education leaders, data scientists and analysts, dedicated customer experience professionals and others who ensure K–12 schools and the communities that support them have the expertise needed to build safe and supportive learning environments for students, teachers and staff.
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Rusty Handlon
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"Teachers are a great influence on a child's future, and for that to be a positive influence they need a deep understanding and practical knowledge of learning science, their area of expertise or topic, empathy and observation skills, and ethical critical thinking. Our teachers must constantly be scanning the classroom and identifying where each individual is on the learning journey, and in many cases, also in their personal lives. Who is following, and who is not? Who has factors external to the classroom that are impacting learning? How can each teacher be sure they are asking the right questions, and giving the right assignments and assessments? This is all critical thinking in play, and it profoundly impacts the future of society."
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In today's data-driven world, if you're an analytics professional, it's not enough to solely rely on your technical expertise. Although building an accurate model or implementing the latest algorithm has value, it's not the only thing that matters. Even if you discover groundbreaking insights from your data, it may not be enough to drive action or create impactful change in your organization.Soft skills like adaptability, flexibility, active listening, storytelling, and collaboration are missing (or minimalized) in many analytics programs in higher education and are essential in making an impact with data-derived insights and data science products. As a practitioner, it's crucial to understand that possessing technical skills alone is not enough to deliver results that drive business outcomes. However, by honing your soft skills, you'll be able to better communicate your findings, collaborate more effectively with your stakeholders, and adjust as the business problem evolves.
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Attorney General Todd Rokita appears to have miscalculated earlier this month when the Republican repeatedly claimed his office was "ready to vigorously defend" a new Indiana law denying transgender youth and their parents access to gender affirming health care.
In multiple tweets and talk radio appearances, Rokita expressed support for the provisions of Senate Enrolled Act 480 after it was signed into law April 5 by Republican Gov. Eric Holcomb, and Rokita pledged the attorney general's staff "is fully equipped and ready to protect our most valuable assets by defending SB 480 in court."
A lawsuit challenging the statute as unlawful sex discrimination, among other alleged constitutional violations, immediately was filed at the federal court in Indianapolis on behalf of affected families and health care providers by the Indiana chapter of the American Civil Liberties Union.
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The lawsuit seeks a preliminary injunction halting enforcement of the new law before it takes effect July 1, as well as class-action status to ensure any ruling against the statute applies to all transgender Hoosiers and not just the plaintiffs listed in the lawsuit.
Court records show attorneys for the ACLU and the attorney general agreed April 14 to a briefing and and deposition schedule for both motions that would get the final written arguments of the parties in front of U.S. District Judge J.P. Hanlon no later than June 12.
However, Rokita filed a new motion Wednesday seeking to postpone briefing on the class-action portion of the case because he claims his staff is too busy with other work to effectively respond to the ACLU's arguments and evidence — contrary to Rokita's earlier declarations that his office was ready to vigorously defend the law.
In the five-page filing, Rokita said the complexity of the ACLU's detailed arguments in favor of a preliminary injunction and class-action status will "require the sustained attention" of his staff to effectively respond, and they "cannot simultaneously devote adequate time" to both motions given everything else they have to do.
Those other tasks include participating in oral arguments in a voting rights case at the federal appeals court in Chicago May 17, responding to a federal court challenge to Indiana's near-total abortion ban, filing an objection to a proposed federal rule in favor of transgender sports participation, intervening in a federal appeals court case in Louisiana, and attending to various other legal matters, according to the filing.
Rokita also contends that postponing action on the class-action portion of the case will cause no harm because even if the preliminary injunction is granted in favor of the plaintiffs by July 1, the law does not require other transgender youth to begin detransitioning until the end of the year, giving them plenty of time await a class-action decision or individually file their own lawsuits.
Ken Falk, Indiana ACLU legal director, has informed the court through Rokita that he opposes the attorney's general's motion for a delay.
Hanlon has since directed Falk to file written arguments with the court by Monday addressing the attorney general's request, and the judge has given Rokita until Wednesday to reply, records show.
The law approved by the Republican-controlled General Assembly bars Indiana hospitals and medical providers from administering any treatment intended to transition the gender of a person under age 18, including gender surgeries, which already aren't performed on minors in Indiana, as well as the administration of hormone therapy and puberty-blocking drugs.
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Hoosier children currently receiving gender transition hormone therapy with their parent's consent and financial support are required by the statute to end their treatment by Dec. 31 and de-transition, notwithstanding the potential impact to the physical and mental health of the children.
Doctors and other health care providers serving transgender children also are prohibited from referring their patients for continuing care elsewhere because the law authorizes the attorney general to go after the license of any practitioner who "aids or abets" in the provision of gender transition procedures for a minor.
In the Northwest Indiana legislative delegation, the measure was supported in the House and Senate by every Republican representing the Region and opposed by every Democratic lawmaker.
Gallery: Take a virtual tour of Indiana's state parks
Brown County State Park
Location: Nashville
Size: 15,776 acres (largest state park)
Opened: 1929
Activities: 12 hiking trails spanning 18 miles; 25 mi. of mountain biking trails; 20 horseback riding trails; hiking; birdwatching; fishing; leafing; cross-county skiing; sledding; ice fishing
Amenities: Abe Martin Lodge and annex, 84 rooms with water park; 86 cabins; modern and primitive campgrounds
DNR description: Nicknamed the "Little Smokies" because of the area's resemblance to the Great Smoky Mountains, Brown County encompasses nearly 16,000 acres of rugged hills, ridges and fog-shrouded ravines. Glaciers from the most recent ice ages stopped short of the "hills o' Brown," but their meltwaters helped create the narrow ridges, steep slopes and deep gullies of Brown County State Park. Indiana's largest park is a traditional fall color hot spot, with nearly 20 miles of tree-lined roads and many scenic vistas overlooking miles of uninterrupted forestland.
Dan Carden
Chain O' Lakes State Park
Location: Albion
Size: 2,718 acres
Opened: 1960
Activities: 13 lakes for boating, canoeing, fishing, swimming; hiking
Amenities: Stanley Schoolhouse Nature Center; boat rental; furnished cabins; primitive campsites
DNR description: This is lake country and a small boater's paradise. Nine connecting lakes will be the center of your adventures at Chain O'Lakes. Paddle through the chain of serene kettle lakes, hike the 10 miles of forested trails, fish the electric-motors-only lakes, stay overnight in a forested hillside family cabin, or visit the park's old one-room schoolhouse nature center. Other facilities available for visitors to enjoy include a campground, beach and picnic shelters.
Dan Carden
Charlestown State Park
Location: Charlestown
Size: 5,100 acres
Opened: 1996
Activities: Hiking; Fishing; Picnicking; Camping; Birdwatching
Amenities: 182 modern and primitive campsites
DNR description: Once a largely undeveloped portion of the Indiana Army Ammunition plant, Charlestown State Park is located in southern Indiana. With scenic vistas of the Fourteenmile Creek valley and the Ohio River and elevation changes of over 200 feet, Charlestown has much to offer the visitor with its rugged hills and deep ravines. While hiking the rugged terrain you will see Devonian fossil outcrops and areas of karst sinkhole topography. Bird watchers will enjoy the 72 species of birds, including bluebirds, black vultures and an occasional bald eagle.
Dan Carden
Clifty Falls State Park
Location: Madison
Size: 1,416 acres
Opened: 1920
Activities: Four waterfalls; hiking; swimming; picnicking; tennis
Amenities: Clifty Inn and Restaurant; nature center
DNR description: The park's waterfalls change moods with the weather and the seasons and can range from roaring plunges to delicate bridal-veil mists to gleaming frozen titans. Winter and spring visits reveal them at their best. The rugged splendor of Clifty Canyon offers exciting year-round hiking and scenery.
Dan Carden
Falls of the Ohio State Park
Location: Clarksville
Size: 165 acres
Opened: 1990
Activities: Hiking; fishing; picnicking; boat launch
Amenities: Interpretative Center
DNR description: Meriwether Lewis and William Clark met at the Falls prior to launching the 1804 Lewis and Clark Expedition to the Pacific Ocean. The park's 386-million-year-old fossil beds are among the largest exposed Devonian fossil beds in the world. The park features a spectacular interpretive center overlooking the fossil beds that reopened in 2016 with completely new exhibits.
Dan Carden
Fort Harrison State Park
Location: Indianapolis
Size: 1,700 acres
Opened: 1996
Activities: Hiking; bicycle trails; golf; fishing; canoeing; dog park; sledding; ice fishing; cross country skiing; recreation buildings; horseback riding
Amenities: 18-hole golf course; inn; restaurant; saddle barn; nature shop; Museum of 20th Century Warfare
DNR description: Landscape and history blend together at this unique setting on the northeast side of Indianapolis. The 1,700-acre park — comprising a portion of the former Fort Benjamin Harrison military base — features walking and jogging trails, picnic sites, fishing access to Fall Creek and two national historic districts. An oasis of green in an urban landscape, Fort Harrison is one of the hidden gems to be found in the state, just minutes from home for many visitors needing contact with nature.
Dan Carden
Harmonie State Park
Location: New Harmony
Size: 3,465 acres
Opened: 1996
Activities: Hiking; bicycle trails; horseback riding; boat launch; fishing; picnicking; swimming
Amenities: 200 modern campsites; youth tent campsites
DNR description: Harmonie State Park is located "on the banks of the Wabash" and a beautiful swimming pool, shady picnic areas, ravines and pristine landscape await you here. Trails for walking, biking and nature hikes will lure you for a visit. Nearby Historic New Harmony honors two unique communities from the early 1800s. The Rappites located here in 1814. They were fleeing from religious persecution and awaiting the impending millennium. In 1824, the Owenites brought many great scientists and philosophers into the area when they purchased the Rappites' holdings.
Dan Carden
Lincoln State Park
Location: Lincoln City
Size: 1,747 acres
Opened: 1932
Activities: Historic sites; hiking; boat launch; picnicking; swimming; fishing
Amenities: Nature center; general store; boat rental; cabins; campsites
DNR description: Discover the boyhood home of the 16th president of the United States, Abraham Lincoln. Among the rolling hills and thick forest, young Lincoln learned many life lessons. Lincoln State Park offers 10 miles of hiking trails, two scenic lakes, and an interpretive center to help you experience early life of settlers in southern Indiana. Tour the Colonel Jones Home, the historic home of the merchant and Civil War officer who employed young Lincoln. The Little Pigeon Creek Baptist Church and Cemetery, located on the property, is where Lincoln’s sister Sarah is buried. Sarah Lincoln Woods Nature Preserve is located in the southernmost portion of the park. A visit to Lincoln State Park is like taking a step back in time to when the land was wild and Lincoln was a boy.
Dan Carden
McCormick's Creek State Park
Location: Spencer
Size: 1,924 acres
Opened: 1916 (oldest state park)
Activities: Hiking; horseback riding; swimming; recreation center; tennis; picnicking; caving
Amenities: Canyon Inn; nature center; saddle barn; cabins; 221 modern and primitive campsites; youth tent camping; camp store
DNR description: Explore the spectacular limestone canyon, flowing creek, and scenic waterfalls that highlight Indiana’s first state park. Hike trails featuring diverse forest trees, spicebush, and native wildflowers, including a trail through Wolf Cave Nature Preserve and an accessible trail at the recently renovated nature center. Experience history as you climb the fire tower, use shelter houses or cross the stone arch bridge created by the Civilian Conservation Corps, or examine the historic Statehouse Quarry near White River, which furnished limestone used for the Indianapolis Statehouse. Relax in the lobby of Canyon Inn, open to all park visitors, or watch birds from the dining room porch. Catch cultural events such as concerts in the park amphitheater or attend the several special events hosted annually at the park. McCormick’s Creek State Park offers active enjoyment through all seasons of the year.
Dan Carden
Mounds State Park
Location: Anderson
Size: 252 acres
Opened: 1930
Activities: Historic sites; hiking; fishing; swimming; picnicking
Amenities: Nature center; gift shop; 75 modern campsites; youth tent camping; camp store
DNR description: Mounds State Park features 10 unique earthworks built by prehistoric Indians known as the Adena-Hopewell people. The largest earthwork, the Great Mound, is believed to have been constructed around 160 B.C. Archaeological surveys indicate the mounds were used as gathering places for religious ceremonies, from where astronomical alignments could be viewed. Naturalist-led hikes and interpretive programs are offered every weekend throughout the year.
Dan Carden
O'Bannon Woods State Park
Location: Corydon
Size: 2,000 acres
Opened: 2004
Activities: Swimming; water slides; hiking; horseback riding; picnicking; fishing; boating;
Amenities: Aquatic center; nature center; cabins; 353 modern and primitive campsites
DNR description: O'Bannon Woods State Park (formerly Wyandotte Woods State Recreation Area) lies in the central and extreme southern part of the state, bordering the Ohio River. It was the location of one of the few African-American Civilian Conservation Corps units. The property also has a uniquely restored, working haypress barn, complete with oxen for power and a pioneer farmstead. Indiana’s first natural and scenic river, Blue River, flows through the state park and forest. The Corydon Capitol State Historic Site is located near the park. Visitors can learn about early Indiana history as they tour the beautiful first state capitol building, built entirely of limestone, and old town square.
Dan Carden
Ouabache State Park
Location: Bluffton
Size: 1,104 acres
Opened: 1962
Activities: Hiking; swimming; fishing; boating; volleyball; paved bicycle trail; tennis; basketball courts; picnicking
Amenities: Nature center; recreation center; campsites
DNR description: Ouabache is difficult to spell, but easy to pronounce. Simply say "Wabash"...just like the river that forms the southwest boundary for the park. This is the French spelling of an Indian word, so don't be surprised to hear some folks call it o-ba-chee. Kunkel Lake offers excellent fishing. During the summer months, a naturalist provides information about the natural wonders of the park. A lodge recreation building is available all year.
Dan Carden
Pokagon State Park
Location: Angola
Size: 1,260 acres
Opened: 1925
Activities: Hiking; swimming; cross country skiing; tobogganing; horseback riding; picnicking; playground; sand volleyball
Amenities: Potawatomi Inn; nature center; toboggan run; boat rental; saddle barn; 273 modern and primitive campsites; youth tent camping; camp store
DNR description: Being one of the state’s original parks, Pokagon features the unique work of the Civilian Conservation Corps, whose members lived and worked at Pokagon from 1934 to 1942. The “boys of the CCC” built the beautiful stone and log structures that dot the park landscape and provide accent to the rolling wooded hills, wetlands and open meadows. Natural lakes created by glaciers that melted 10,000 to 15,000 years ago, highlight Steuben County, which has more lakes than any other Indiana county. The park is framed by Lake James and Snow Lake, which offer abundant opportunities for boating, swimming, fishing and scenic sunsets. Pokagon is also Indiana State Parks’ winter wonderland, with cross-country ski rental, sledding, ice fishing and a twin-track toboggan run.
Dan Carden
Potato Creek State Park
Location: North Liberty
Size: 3,840 acres
Opened: 1977
Activities: Biking; hiking; swimming; boating; fishing; ice fishing; cross-country skiing; wildlife observation; horseback riding; snow tubing
Amenities: Nature center; 3.2 mile paved bike trail; 6.6 mi. mountain bike trail; recreation building; boat/bike rental; 17 cabins; 347 campsites; youth tent camping; camp store
DNR description: Potato Creek is in north-central Indiana about 12 miles southwest of South Bend. The park features a wide array of activities and facilities for year-round enjoyment. A variety of natural habitats await, including the 327-acre Worster Lake, old fields, mature woodlands, restored prairies and diverse wetlands. Each offers unique opportunities for plant and wildlife observation. Native peoples used the area for hunting and fishing. The area’s first people of European descent settled here in the 1830s.
Dan Carden
Prophetstown State Park
Location: Battle Ground
Size: 2,000 acres
Opened: 2004 (newest state park)
Activities: Hiking; bicycling; camping; swimming
Amenities: 2.75 mile hiking trail; 2.4 mile bike trail; aquatic center; 110 campsites
DNR description : Indiana’s newest state park, Prophetstown is located where the Tippecanoe River meets the Wabash near the town of Battle Ground northeast of Lafayette. The park's landscape has been shaped by ice from glaciers, moving water, fire and human hands that helped maintain the vast tall prairie grass. Native American people hunted and lived along the two rivers for thousands of years. The Aquatic Center features a 30-foot tube slide, body flume, lazy river float area, adventure channel, zero-entry pool with play features, and an aquatic activity area with basketball.
Dan Carden
Shades State Park
Location: Waveland
Size: 3,082 acres
Opened: 1947
Activities: Hiking; fishing; picnicking; canoeing
Amenities: Nature preserve; 123 campsites (Apr.-Oct.); youth tent camping
DNR description: Shades State Park is that peaceful place you've sought; a favorite for hikers and canoeists. The beautiful sandstone cliffs overlooking Sugar Creek and numerous shady ravines provide the backdrop for your journey through this nature lover's paradise. Also on the property is Pine Hills Nature Preserve, which affords spectacular topography for those willing to take a fairly long hike.
Dan Carden
Shakamak State Park
Location: Jasonville
Size: 1,766 acres
Opened: 1929
Activities: Swimming; water sliding; boating; fishing; ice fishing; hiking; picnicking; basketball; tennis
Amenities: Nature center; aquatic center; boat launch; cabins; recreation building; boat rental; 174 campsites; youth tent camping; camp store
DNR description: Ready to relax? Head for Shakamak. Three man-made lakes offer 400 acres of water for fishing and boating while a family aquatic center provides swimming fun. About two-thirds of the campsites are in a wooded area, offering cool shade in the summer and beautiful fall colors in autumn. Nearby is a play field area for family fun. A popular feature of the park is the group camp.
Dan Carden
Spring Mill State Park
Location: Mitchell
Size: 1,358 acres
Opened: 1927
Activities: Historic sites; cave tours; hiking; biking; picnicking; swimming; hayrides
Amenities: Spring Mill Inn; pioneer village; Gus Grissom memorial; boat tour; bike rental; 221 modern and primitive campsites; youth tent camping; camp store
DNR description: Spring Mill State Park offers a powerful illustration of the link between the natural and cultural worlds. The water flowing from several cave springs led to the founding of an industrial village in the early 1800s. Pioneer entrepreneurs took advantage of a constant water source that never froze, using it to power several gristmills, a wool mill, a saw mill and a distillery. In turn, pioneer settlers shaped the landscape around the village, clearing land for agriculture and timber.
The park today continues to illustrate how nature shapes us and how we shape our environment. A parcel of virgin timber sits in contrast to regenerated forest, a man-made lake struggles to survive against the in-flow of silt from cave-fed systems and the native flora and fauna face challenges from man’s introduction of new species.
Visitors can explore this story in the park’s four interpretive facilities—the Pioneer Village, Nature Center, Grissom Memorial and Twin Caves Boat Tour—and see it reflected on the landscape as they hike the trails.
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Summit Lake State Park
Location: New Castle
Size: 2,680 acres
Opened: 1988
Activities: Fishing; birdwatching; swimming; ice fishing; boating; hiking; cross-country skiing; picnicking
Amenities: Boat launch; picnic shelters; boat rental; 73 campsites; youth tent camping
DNR description: An expansive view and good fishing beckon you to Summit Lake State Park, near New Castle. Summit Lake has an excellent bird watching and wildlife observation area. The property has always been an important area for waterfowl because of the many low-lying wet meadows and prairies. Migratory species have included rare species like the black tern, bald eagle, sandhill crane, American bittern, least bittern, king rail and osprey. Zeigler Woods, in the southwest corner of the park, is Henry County’s first nature preserve. Zeigler Woods has rich flora and fauna with little evidence of human disturbance.
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Tippecanoe River State Park
Location: Winamac
Size: 2,761 acres
Opened: 1943
Activities: Canoeing; horseback riding; hiking; boating; fishing; picnicking; cross-country skiing
Amenities: Recreation building; cabins; 178 modern and primitive campsites; youth tent camping
DNR description: Attention canoers! Get ready for a relaxing journey as you float down the beautiful Tippecanoe River. You must bring your own canoe or make arrangements with the local canoe livery. When you return, you can enjoy the beautiful campground facilities with your group, family or friends.
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Turkey Run State Park
Location:
Marshall
Size:
2,382 acres
Opened:
1916
Activities:
Hiking, fishing, horseback riding, swimming, tennis, playgrounds, cultural programs
Amenities:
Turkey Run Inn, nature center, planetarium, saddle barn, cabins, 213 campsites, youth tent camping, camp store
DNR description:
You’ll marvel at the natural geologic wonders of this beautiful park as you hike along its famous trails. Nestled along State Road 47 southwest of Crawfordsville, the park offers the chance to explore deep, sandstone ravines, walk along stands of aged forests and enjoy the scenic views along Sugar Creek. Make sure to visit the Colonel Richard Lieber Cabin, which commemorates the contributions of the father of Indiana’s state park system.
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Versailles State Park
Location: Versailles
Size: 5,988 acres
Opened: 1943
Activities: Hiking; fishing; horseback riding; mountain biking; boating; swimming; picnicking; kayaking
Amenities: Covered bridge; boat launch; boat rental; 226 modern campsites; youth tent camping; camp store
DNR description: Take a drive through the beautiful rolling hills of southeastern Indiana with Versailles State Park, Indiana’s second-largest state park, as your destination. Numerous fossils tell the story of an ancient sea that covered the region. During the Civil War, Morgan’s Raiders made their way through the area that is now the park. The town of Versailles was briefly under Confederate control. Relax while fishing on the 230-acre lake where you can rent a rowboat, kayak or canoe. Get a workout and see the beauty of the park by taking a walk on the hiking trails or a ride on the mountain bike trails. Bring your horses for the day to enjoy the more than 20 miles of horse trails. Steps to a scenic overlook at the dam are a prime spot to see herons and other aquatic wildlife.
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White River State Park
Location: Indianapolis
Size: 250 acres
Opened: 1979
Activities: Museums; sports; concerts; theaters; zoo; hiking; Segway rides; historic canal; gardening; maze; picnicking; art
Amenities: Eiteljorg Museum of American Indians & Western Art; IMAX Theater; Indiana State Museum; Indianapolis Indians baseball at Victory Field; Indianapolis Zoo; White River Gardens; NCAA Hall of Champions; Congressional Medal of Honor Memorial; Indiana History Center; Central Canal; Military Park
Description: White River State Park boasts world-class attractions and destinations that offer distinctive experiences for every interest and visitor! Yes, you will find green spaces, trails, trees and waterways that you expect at any state park. In addition to nature’s wonderland, you will find cultural, educational, and recreational attractions and events in our urban getaway’s 250-acres. Located in the heart of downtown Indianapolis, White River State Park is the place you can enjoy the outdoors without ever leaving the city.
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Whitewater Memorial State Park
Location: Liberty
Size: 1,710 acres
Opened: 1949
Activities: Hiking; fishing; horseback riding; boating; swimming; canoeing; picnicking; ice fishing; archery; hayrides; birdwatching
Amenities: Marina; saddle barn; boat launches; boat rental; cabins; 318 modern and primitive campsites; youth tent camping; camp store
DNR description: Whitewater Memorial State Park is a great family getaway because of its 200-acre Whitewater Lake, access to Brookville Reservoir and other recreational facilities. Shoreline hiking, flat-water boating, swimming, fishing and camping opportunities are abundant around the man-made lake. The access to Brookville Reservoir provides many opportunities for seeing migrating flocks of birds. Whitewater Memorial State Park boasts 9 miles of horseback riding trails with access both for day users and from the horsemen’s campground. The land for the park was originally purchased by the surrounding counties of Union, Fayette, Franklin and Wayne as a memorial to the men and women who served in World War II.
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OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Before he became a leading voice for conservative causes on Capitol Hill, U.S. Senator James Lankford spent more than a decade as the director of youth programming at the Falls Creek Baptist Conference Center, a sprawling campground about 80 miles south of Oklahoma City that attracts more than 50,000 campers in grades six through 12 each year.
The Republican lawmaker’s tenure at the camp is a prominent feature of his political profile, noted in the first paragraph of his official Senate biography. That experience is also coming under renewed scrutiny as the Southern Baptist Convention, which is affiliated with the group that owns the camp, faces a reckoning over its handling of sexual abuse cases.
In 2009, while Lankford worked at the camp, the family of a 13-year-old girl sued a 15-year-old boy who was alleged to have had sex with her at the camp. Lankford, who was not in Congress at the time, is not alleged to have had any direct knowledge of the alleged assault, has not been accused of any wrongdoing and was not a defendant in the lawsuit, which was settled for an undisclosed amount before it was scheduled to go to trial.
But in a 2010 deposition in the case, given a week after he was elected to his first term in the U.S. House, Lankford testified that he believed a 13-year-old could consent to sex.
“Yes, I think they can,” Lankford told Kenyatta Bethea, a lawyer for the girl’s family, according a 155-page transcript of the deposition obtained by The Associated Press.
The age of consent in Oklahoma is 16, and although there is an exception in the law for minors between the ages of 14 and 17 who have sexual contact, there is no provision under which a 13-year-old could consent to sex. When Bethea pressed if his answer was still the same “if I ask you that question in terms of your position as a father,” Lankford maintained his stance.
“Yes, they can,” he said.
Under additional questioning about whether he would allow his two daughters to consent to sex at the age of 13, Lankford gave a more expansive answer.
“No, I would not encourage that at all,” he said. “Could she make that choice? I hope she would not, but I would not encourage that in any way with my own daughter.”
It’s unclear whether Lankford, who has no formal legal training, was aware of the legal age of consent at the time of his deposition. It’s also uncertain whether any criminal charges were filed against the 15-year-old boy. Telephone messages left with Murray County District Attorney Craig Ladd were not returned.
The testimony is surfacing before Tuesday’s primary for the GOP Senate nomination that would allow Lankford to seek another term. After early concerns that he could be vulnerable to a challenge from the right, he enters the election in a strong position. The primary winner will head into the fall general election as the overwhelming favorite in this deeply Republican state.
Aly Beley, a spokeswoman for Lankford’s reelection campaign, declined to comment for this story.
The revelation of Lankford’s testimony comes at a difficult moment for the Southern Baptist Convention.
A scathing investigative report, conducted by an independent firm, found that top SBC leaders stonewalled and denigrated survivors of clergy sex abuse while seeking to protect their own reputations. In response, the SBC voted overwhelmingly earlier this month to create a way to track pastors and other church workers credibly accused of sex abuse and launch a task force to oversee further reforms in the nation’s largest Protestant denomination.
This is not the first case of alleged sexual assault at Falls Creek, a 400-acre campground nestled in the Arbuckle Mountains. The camp is owned by the Baptist General Convention of Oklahoma, which is now called Oklahoma Baptists and is part of the SBC.
Benjamin Lawrence Petty pleaded guilty in 2018 to raping a 13-year-old Texas girl at the camp. Petty, who was a cook at the camp, tied a rope around the girl’s wrists, raped her and threatened to hurt her if she told anyone, according to investigators. Petty was ultimately sentenced to probation in the case, and a civil case filed by the girl’s family against the Baptist General Convention of Oklahoma was settled. The terms of the settlement were not disclosed.
Lankford no longer worked at the camp when the attack occurred.
Court records show that Rev. Lori Walke, an attorney and senior minister at Mayflower Congregational Church in Oklahoma City, served as a guardian ad litem for the Texas girl during the civil case. Walke declined to talk about details of the case, but said she attended Falls Creek as a young girl and has serious concerns about how the camp operates.
“Even as a kid, you recognize some things that feel off,” Walke said. “This real obsession with the purity culture is overwhelming. The rules around clothing, particularly for girls, were just obsessed over.”
“And then, the real lack of oversight, generally speaking, in all other matters,” she added. “It was absolutely due to the fact that there’s just not enough adults around.”
Oklahoma Baptists did not respond to questions about how many cases involving sexual misconduct at Falls Creek have been settled. In a statement, Executive Director-Treasurer Todd Fisher said the recent vote to approve recommendations from the SBC’s task force will bring about needed national reforms.
“I am thankful Oklahoma Baptists already made significant steps toward preventing abuse in Oklahoma, implementing a number of best practices in all areas of our ministries, including at our encampments,” Fisher said.
Oklahoma Baptists spokesman Brian Hobbs said some of those best practices for Falls Creek include mandatory background checks for anyone 18 and older, increased security, professionally developed safety training for all camp staff and church leaders bringing groups to the camp and protocols for reporting abuse or suspected abuse.
During his deposition, Lankford said he had no problem sending his daughters to the camp, including in instances when he was not present, though he acknowledged that supervision wasn’t perfect.
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Thirty years have passed since Robert Redford adapted Norman Maclean’s “A River Runs Through It” for the screen, parlaying fly fishing and flinty masculinity, of all things, into a cinematic touchstone. Part of the film’s appeal was that it cut against the cultural zeitgeist. At that early ’90s moment of frenetic globalization after the fall of the Soviet empire, the film took audiences back to a bygone age: a frontier space of horse-drawn wagons, honky-tonks, brothels, and strapping lumberjacks. Director Redford’s opening scenes even mimicked Ken Burns’s documentary style of pairing the haunting sound of plaintive violins with slow zooms on black-and-white photos, evoking the past with almost piercing poignancy.
But even as a period film, “A River Runs Through It” undermines the Hollywood ritual of romanticizing an Arcadian lost world of rustic innocence. For more than a century, Hollywood has tapped the power of nostalgia to help define our shared sense of history. So when a landmark film sabotages the formula, it’s worth asking why.
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The dark side
Nostalgia, psychologists tell us, is a double-edged sword. It’s an emotion bound up in the longing for an idyllic, simpler time, but freighted, too, with the painful knowledge of its irrevocable loss. Some experts regard nostalgia as an antidote to loneliness and despair: In periods of hardship, nostalgia regrounds us in the familiar and conjures a remembered sense of belonging and camaraderie. But the emotion can also lead to a rut of maladaptive behaviors: hoarding, tracking exes on social media, or chasing youth with faux-rejuvenating surgeries, to mention only a few of the more benign.
Nostalgia was originally regarded as a disorder by the 17th-century Swiss physician Johannes Hofer, who coined the term after observing that war veterans’ debilitating mental ailments seemed rooted in their yearning to return home — nostos in Greek, and the associated pain, algos. Classic Hollywood was shrewdly keyed into the insight that nostalgia flares up as a defense mechanism when life goes off the rails — think of Norman Bates pinning on a wig to resurrect his mother in “Psycho” or Norma Desmond entombed in delusions of her silent-era film success in “Sunset Boulevard.”
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But it’s in the political realm where things get interesting. Here, nostalgia empowers demagogues to conjure an idealized past stripped of complexity and then scapegoat the vulnerable to explain the mess of modernity. Instead of inspiring hope-driven projects of innovation and discovery, nostalgia pushes us toward fantasies of restoration: the Islamic State’s project to restore the caliphate, the deglobalizing Brexit debacle, Russia’s reawakened ambitions for imperial conquest, and, most obviously, Donald Trump’s mantra “Make America Great Again,” which led directly to the imperative, in the former president’s own words, to root out “the sick, sinister, and evil people from within our own country.” Nostalgia, in its backward quest for purity and simplicity, can sharpen antagonisms, gin up fears of invasion, and set off stampedes of retribution.
The power of nostalgia to foment political persecution is visible in the flagrant racism of some of the most iconic American films. The release of D.W. Griffith’s “Birth of a Nation” in 1915 swelled a moribund Ku Klux Klan to 6 million members. The movie promulgated a myth of white purity under siege by immigrants, Catholics, and, most of all, Black Americans, and the KKK then carried out terrorist campaigns, including cross burnings and lynchings, to realize that ideal of white supremacy.
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Margaret Mitchell’s 1936 novel “Gone with the Wind,” and the film that appeared three years later, invoked, with dewy sentimentality, the antebellum South as an agrarian, courtly world of cotton, cotillions, and gentility, harmoniously organized in a benevolent caste system. This simple, beautiful world gets crushed before our eyes by Northern aggressors and General Sherman’s army of invaders, who strip and burn plantations to the ground to make way for a further invasion by greedy carpetbaggers. To restore the luster of her plantation home, Scarlett O’Hara has to degrade herself by becoming a scrappy business owner and beating the Northerners at their own game. As she sacrifices her nobility and innocence, audiences are led to mourn a lost Eden — a civilization that is gone with the wind. The film’s nostalgia proved chillingly effective at obscuring the brutality of plantation slavery and at fueling scapegoating and resentment in the segregated era of the late 1930s and for decades after.
Movies that romanticize the past also tend to malign the hard-fought struggles that extended political equality. “Forrest Gump” is a revealing example. Here, morality is reducible to the homespun folk wisdom that life is like a box of chocolates, while the narrative stigmatizes forces pushing for political reform. The civil rights movement gets epitomized by a Black Panther member’s outburst of domestic battery. Hippies are drug-snorting hedonists nihilistically teetering on the edge of suicide. The sexual revolution produces the scourge of AIDS. The message appears to be that there was a beloved past underpinned by basic decency and familial love, values that were polluted by the decadent era of sex, drugs, and political agitation.
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Matthew Leggatt, a senior lecturer in literature at the University of Winchester in the UK, says that part of the allure of nostalgia is that it allows us to revert to childhood, with the freedom of feeling unburdened by moral responsibility — or by the obligation to build a more decent future. “Cultural nostalgia,” he says, “doesn’t let us look ahead with an eye toward innovation and utopian aspirations.”
“A River Runs Through It” offers evidence that a more honest reckoning is possible.
Confronting the past
Norman Maclean’s semi-autobiographical novella was rejected by a string of New York publishing houses — one editor complained tartly, “It has trees in it” — before being picked up as the first work of fiction ever published by the University of Chicago Press. Redford’s film adaptation arranges Maclean’s reminiscences into a bildungsroman energized by brotherly rivalry. Studious Norman, played by Craig Sheffer, and enigmatic, golden-child Paul, portrayed by a luminescent Brad Pitt, test each other’s mettle and absorb lessons in godliness and fly casting from their stern Presbyterian father on the Big Blackfoot River in Montana.
And though it does have trees in it, the movie deftly illuminates the historical backdrop, too. When the Great War empties Missoula of lumberjacks, 16-year-old Norman joins the US Forest Service, toiling alongside men “as tough as their ax handles,” and then two years later travels 3,000 miles east for an education at Dartmouth in Romantic poetry. Returning to Montana still in search of a vocation, Norman falls for Jessie, a Jazz Age flapper rebelling against the repression of Prohibition. Meanwhile, the impending financial calamity of the Great Depression creates an undercurrent of foreboding.
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What sets “A River Runs Through It” apart from other films energized by nostalgia is that its driving ambition is not a fantasy of restoration but a project of reckoning. Norman isn’t seeking idyllic relief in the past. He wants to find answers in it, as though he were running his fingers over a scar and brooding over its mystery. The inscrutable event he is driven to understand is the murder of his brother. Norman knows only that Paul, caught up in gambling debts and mob reprisal, was beaten to death with the butt of a gun in a back alley. It’s the pointlessness of his fate that haunts Norman.
On a deeper level, though, the circumstances of Paul’s murder are beside the point. Norman’s exploration of his memories is actually a searching inquiry into his own failures: why he neglected to help his brother and — even more urgent — why he failed to truly know and understand his own kin. He comes to realize the limitations of that flinty masculinity they absorbed from their father. Norman, we see, is grasping after truths that have persistently eluded him. By facing up to his failures, he seeks to gain genuine self-knowledge.
His retrospective self-criticism also unlocks Norman’s ability to perceive the systemic abuses he witnessed. Paul’s girlfriend, a formidable Cheyenne woman named Mable, gets stonily ignored, gawked at, turned away from bars, and verbally harassed by the white folk of Missoula. They treat her — an Indigenous person — as an intruder and doubly resent Paul for cavorting across racial lines. Norman could easily have clutched onto the easy answer (which would have been typical for a Hollywood movie) that her influence defiled and undid Paul. His choice to instead face up to his own cowardice marks the difference between historical accountability and historical whitewashing.
Now, 30 years on from “A River Runs Through It,” today’s entertainment culture is awash in nostalgia. The franchise deluge has drowned the cineplex and streaming services with torrential iterations of “Star Wars,” the Marvel Cinematic Universe, the DC Extended Universe, live-action Disney rehashes, and scores of other reboots — each replete with meta-references, Easter eggs, and hooks into crossover material. No property is too threadbare to be trotted out for another go.
“A River Runs Through It” reminds us, however, that quaint worlds structured by simple myths and familiar comforts are no substitute for the precious gift of self-knowledge.
Tom Joudrey is a Pennsylvania-based writer who covers politics and culture. Follow him on Twitter @TomJoudrey. | https://www.bostonglobe.com/2022/09/24/opinion/high-cost-hollywood-nostalgia/ | 2022-09-24 07:43:08 | 0 | https://www.bostonglobe.com/2022/09/24/opinion/high-cost-hollywood-nostalgia/ |
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LUXEMBOURG (AP) _ Magnachip Semiconductor Corp. (MX) on Wednesday reported a third-quarter loss of $17.2 million, after reporting a profit in the same period a year earlier.
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An affordable housing project in Eagan that caters to seniors and veterans was approved to receive up to $9 million in American Rescue Plan funds Tuesday by the Dakota County Board of Commissioners.
The 24-unit housing project, called Nicols Pointe, will be built near the Twin Cities Premium Outlets, said Tony Schertler, executive director for the Dakota County Community Development Agency, to offer residents a nearby workplace.
The housing project’s units will be income-qualified and available to individuals 55 and older with a preference for veterans, said Schertler.
The units will be open to households that earn no more than 60 percent of the Area Median Income, which currently would set the limit at $49,320. Rent is also regulated for the units so no renter will have to pay more than 30 percent of their income, Schertler said.
Nicols Pointe will span over an acre and offer only single bedroom units, Schertler said. Rent prices in the apartment building, which will be owned and operated by the CDA, have yet to be set.
The apartment complex will also be located near the Cedar Grove transit station, which will allow for easy access to the VA, said Schertler.
“Eagan is continually identifying ways to diversify housing options within our city. Projects like this help us ensure that we have housing options to serve the diversity of people who call Eagan home, including seniors and veterans,” Eagan City Administrator Dianne Miller said in a statement.
The estimated cost for the project is just under $9 million, with city fees coming in at roughly $345,000, another $343,000 for sewer water access and more than $7 million allocated for construction, per the CDA’s presentation.
Final development agreement should be signed this spring, Schertler said, with the project bid to follow this summer and construction beginning this fall.
The plan is for Nicols Pointe to welcome residents in 2024 and Schertler anticipates the units will fill up quickly.
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LAHORE, Pakistan (AP) — Clashes between Pakistan’s police and supporters of former Prime Minister Imran Khan persisted outside his home in the eastern city of Lahore on Wednesday, a day after officers went to arrest him for failing to appear in court on graft charges.
The police operation triggered clashes between Khan’s supporters and police in the country’s major cities, including Karachi, Islamabad, the garrison city of Rawalpindi, Peshawar, Quetta and elsewhere in Pakistan.
For the past 18 hours, police were firing tear gas at the house as the 70-year-old opposition leader’s supporters hurled rocks and bricks at the officers. The upscale area of Zaman Park where Khan lives was under siege since Tuesday. The government was sending additional police to tackle the situation after hundreds of Khan’s supporters showed unexpected perseverance.
Early Wednesday, Khan emerged from his house to meet with his supporters, who faced tear gas and police batons the whole night to save him from arrest. He said he was ready to travel to Islamabad on March 18 under his arrest warrant, but police did not accept the offer.
The confrontation outside Khan’s house continued.
About a dozen police and some 35 of Khan’s supporters were reported injured. Tear gas shells and pieces of bricks littered the pavement as Khan’s followers fought back with batons they had brought to resist police, who were preparing for a final effort to arrest Khan.
Khan, who was ousted in a no-confidence vote in Parliament in April, was ordered to appear before a judge in Islamabad on Friday to answer charges of illegally selling state gifts he had received during his term as premier and concealing his assets.
The former premier has avoided appearances before the court since November, when he was wounded in a gun attack at a protest rally in the eastern Punjab province, claiming he was not medically fit to travel from Lahore to Islamabad to face indictment.
Last week, he went to Islamabad to appear before three courts, but he failed to appear before the fourth court to face indictment in the graft case, which is a legal process for starting his trial.
Khan has claimed that the string of cases against him, which includes terrorism charges, are a plot by the government of his successor, Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif, to discredit the former cricket star turned Islamist politician.
On Tuesday, Sharif told Pakistan’s Geo television that Khan’s arrest was ordered by a court, and it was not political victimization.
“We will arrest him, and will do it on a court order,” Shahzad Bukhari, deputy-inspector general of Islamabad police, told reporters earlier in Lahore. Later, Bukhari was also lightly injured in the violence and received first aid from police medics at the scene.
However, Shah Mahmood Qureshi, a top leader from Khan’s Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf party, said the government was trying to disrupt law and order by sending police to Khan’s house.
“We are ready to find a middle way through talks with police, but we should know what the purpose of today’s police raid is,” he said. “Don’t worsen the situation. Let us sit and discuss what you want,” Qureshi asked the police.
He said Khan could consider voluntarily offering his arrest, “but let us talk first.”
Fawad Chaudhry, another senior party leader, said Khan’s legal team was in the process of submitting a request to the Islamabad High Court to have warrants against Khan suspended. Khan’s lawyers were also legally challenging the warrants before another Islamabad court Tuesday.
From inside his home, Khan urged his followers to fight on even if he is arrested. “They think this nation will fall asleep when Imran Khan is jailed,” he wrote on Twitter. “You need to prove them wrong.”
Police said reinforcements were on their way to Khan’s house to bring the situation under control.
TV footage showed tear gas shells falling inside Khan’s house.
Angered over the expected arrest of Khan, his supporters took to the streets across Pakistan, blocking some key roads near Islamabad while asking the government to refrain from arresting Khan.
“We will arrest this man on the court order and he ran away to avoid arrest,” said Interior Minister Rana Sanaullah Khan, who is not related to the former premier. He said Khan will be produced before the court.
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Ahmed reported from Islamabad. | https://www.ksn.com/news/national-world/ap-international/clashes-erupt-in-pakistan-as-police-try-to-arrest-imran-khan/ | 2023-03-16 01:01:36 | 1 | https://www.ksn.com/news/national-world/ap-international/clashes-erupt-in-pakistan-as-police-try-to-arrest-imran-khan/ |
The effects of racial and social inequality on health care
Washington Post journalists speak with top experts about the medical toll of racial inequality and ways to address disparities in health care. Associate editor Jonathan Capehart begins with assistant secretary for health Rachel L. Levine, followed by national health reporter Akilah Johnson speaking with Thomas LaVeist, dean of the school of public health and tropical medicine at Tulane University, Kortney James, a pediatric nurse practitioner at the National Clinician Scholars Program at UCLA, and Natalie Hernandez, the executive director of the Center for Maternal Health Equity at Morehouse School of Medicine. Conversations recorded on Thursday, June 29, 2023.
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Washington Post journalists speak with top experts about the medical toll of racial inequality and ways to address disparities in health care. Associate editor Jonathan Capehart begins with assistant secretary for health Rachel L. Levine, followed by national health reporter Akilah Johnson speaking with Thomas LaVeist, dean of the school of public health and tropical medicine at Tulane University, Kortney James, a pediatric nurse practitioner at the National Clinician Scholars Program at UCLA, and Natalie Hernandez, the executive director of the Center for Maternal Health Equity at Morehouse School of Medicine. Conversations recorded on Thursday, June 29, 2023.
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Abortion pill case moves to appeals court, on track for Supreme Court
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Legal arguments over women’s access to a drug used in the most common method of abortion move to a federal appeals court in New Orleans on Wednesday, in a case challenging a Food and Drug Administration decision made more than two decades ago.
The closely watched case is likely to wind up at the Supreme Court, which already has intervened to keep the drug, mifepristone, available while the legal fight winds through the courts.
Three 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals judges with a history of supporting abortion restrictions are set to hear arguments. At issue are the FDA’s initial approval of mifepristone in 2000, and FDA actions making the drug more accessible in later years. The judges won’t rule immediately.
Judges nominated to the district court and appeals court by former President Donald Trump are playing major roles in the case, which is being argued almost a year after the Supreme Court overturned the Roe v. Wade ruling that had established abortion rights. Fourteen states have since banned abortion at all stages of pregnancy and other states have adopted, or are debating, major restrictions.
In November, abortion opponents in Texas filed a lawsuit in federal court in Amarillo, where U.S. District Judge Matthew Kacsmaryk, a Trump nominee, presides. Kacsmaryk issued a ruling on April 7 that would have revoked FDA approval of mifepristone in a Texas lawsuit brought by abortion opponents after the Supreme Court reversal of Roe v. Wade. The Biden administration and drug maker Danco Laboratories quickly appealed to the 5th Circuit, seeking a stay of Kacsmaryk’s ruling.
An appellate panel voted 2-1 to narrow, but not completely block, Kacsmaryk’s ruling. Their April 13 ruling said the abortion opponents appeared to be barred by time limits from challenging the initial 2000 approval. But the panel said the reimposed rules for physician visits and bars on mailing the drug could stay in place.
Later, the Supreme Court put the lower court rulings on hold pending appeals, almost certainly leaving access to mifepristone unchanged at least into next year.
For now, the case is in the hands of James Ho and Cory Wilson, both Trump nominees, and Jennifer Walker Elrod, a George W. Bush nominee. The 5th Circuit, with 17 active judges, is dominated by Republican-nominated judges.
In the years since mifepristone’s initial approval, the FDA has extended the time it can be used from seven to 10 weeks of pregnancy, reduced the dosage needed to safely end a pregnancy, eliminated the requirement to visit a doctor in person to get it and allowed pills to be obtained by mail.
Mifepristone is one of two pills used in medication abortions, along with misoprostol. Health care providers have said they could switch to misoprostol if mifepristone is no longer available or is too hard to obtain. Misoprostol is somewhat less effective in ending pregnancies.
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NEW YORK, March 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Flatiron Media, a leading digital performance marketing company, today announced the appointment of Stephen D. Kempisty as Chief Executive Officer and Sheena Jacobson as the new Senior Vice President of Sales.
Kempisty, who joined Flatiron Media in 2007, has served as Director and Vice President of Business Development. Prior to Flatiron Media, he held positions at eDiets.com and investment banking firms, Cantor Fitzgerald and Credit Suisse, in New York.
"I am thrilled to be leading a team of such talented professionals at Flatiron Media." said Kempisty. "We have an amazing opportunity to take our business forward, and I am excited to leverage my experience in digital media and marketing technology to help us reach our goals."
Jacobson has played an integral role in growing Flatiron Media's roster of partners since coming aboard in 2016. Before joining the team, she managed the affiliate network at OfferWeb.
"I am excited about the opportunity to lead Flatiron Media's monetization efforts," said Jacobson. "The company's focus on client success is unparalleled, and I'm looking forward to cultivating a sales team that continues to help our customers realize their acquisition goals."
As part of this transition, co-founders Sujay Jhaveri, CEO, and Ray Costa, President, will take on the roles of Co-Executive Chairmen on Flatiron Media's Board of Directors. Having founded the company in 2005, the two will continue to provide strategic guidance and mentoring to the senior management team.
"We have worked diligently over the past 18 years building an amazing team at Flatiron Media." Jhaveri and Costa said in a joint statement, "We are confident that Steve and Sheena will elevate Flatiron Media to the next level with great leadership, energy, and enthusiasm into the future."
Both Kempisty and Jacobson will assume their new roles effective June 1, 2023.
About Flatiron Media
Established in 2005, Flatiron operates a series of proprietary sites servicing millions of consumers each month. Flatiron's digital performance marketing solutions include building client CRM databases (1st party data acquisition), re-engagement/retargeting, TCPA-compliant lead generation, E-commerce, and hyper-targeted traffic generation.
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CHARLOTTE, N.C., Sept. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- EARI Beverage Group (OTC:EARI), a diversified beverage and media group, today announced the appointment of Joel Kleinfeld as Chief Operating Officer. With over forty years of experience, Kleinfeld is a proven business leader and sales executive who has a history of creating success, implementing innovative strategies and opportunities, driving substantial sales and revenue growth, streamlining processes, and reducing costs.
"We are delighted to have Joel onboard with us and have the utmost confidence in his ability to grow and consolidate our strategic business units and portfolio of brands. Joel assumes responsibility for supply chain, manufacturing, and sales, focusing on driving the efficiencies and profitability for the group," commented CEO, Bernard Rubin.
Previously, Kleinfeld held the position of President over a twenty year span at MJC, an industry leading retail clothing line, where he grew and ran the product portfolio, generating a consistent $60 Million in annual sales while managing over one hundred employees who worked at offices in California, New York, Illinois and China. At MJC, Kleinfeld also negotiated agreements with over forty licensors, including Coke, Dr. Seuss, Guinness, NFL, Anheuser Busch, AC/DC, Pink Floyd, and The Rolling Stones.
From 2014 to 2016, Joel served as Executive Vice President at Mad Engine LLC, where he developed strong relationships with Fortune 500 retailers, including Wal-Mart, Target, Kohl's, and Fred Meyer, as well as negotiated and secured multi-year license deals with Star Wars, Marvel, and Coke, which boosted sales from $0 to $12M within two years.
Most recently, Joel served as President at Hemp2o, a fast-growing beverage company focused on hemp-infused waters.
"This is a very exciting time to be in the Beverage Space and EARI has a great portfolio of brands including Heritage Brands like New York Seltzer and Cock N Bull with great history behind them. We have an impressive sales team with a wealth of experience and strong relationships with both our Retail and Distributor Partners. I am looking forward to driving the success and growth across the entire EARI network," said Joel Kleinfeld.
We encourage our shareholders to visit our official Twitter account for updates:
The Company trades on OTC Markets with the symbol, EARI and is a diversified beverage and media group, with a portfolio of brands in the hand-crafted spirit and functional drinks categories, covering "Craft Soda, Craft Beer, and Craft Spirits". In addition, the company also owns media streaming platforms with proprietary AR/AI/VR technology that can be used to promote the beverage brands.
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SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Friday afternoon's drawing of the "Pick Three-Midday" game were:
0-3-0, Fireball: 8
(zero, three, zero; Fireball: eight)
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Friday afternoon's drawing of the "Pick Three-Midday" game were:
0-3-0, Fireball: 8
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Babylon Bee CEO Seth Dillon roasts pre-Musk Twitter: 'Completely anti-truth environment for free speech'
The Babylon Bee’s Twitter account was suspended for eight months before Musk later reinstated the account
The founder of The Babylon Bee explained his reasoning for refusing to delete a satirical tweet about transgender admiral Rachel Levine in a new interview about "self-censorship" and Twitter.
"We needed to delete this tweet and admit we engaged in ‘hateful conduct’ in order to get back on [Twitter]. We didn’t even consider doing that," Babylon Bee CEO Seth Dillon said in an interview with pro-life group Live Action that was released Thursday.
The Babylon Bee’s official Twitter account was suspended in March after it shared a post jokingly naming Levine "The Babylon Bee’s Man of The Year."
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It took multiple months and Tesla CEO Elon Musk’s $44 billion buyout of Twitter to allow The Babylon Bee — a huge presence on the platform with over 2 million followers — to receive its full account privileges back.
But Dillon said that it was more than just his business or his Twitter following that was at stake when the Bee’s account was suspended, arguing that he had a "purpose" behind giving up on the platform.
"We’ll give up Twitter for this purpose because if nobody ever does that then they just maintain this control over you. They maintain control over discourse. They can force you to say that 2 and 2 make 5 instead of 4 or they can force you to be quiet if you insist that 2 and 2 make 4."
He continued: "And that is not a healthy place to be in. It is a completely anti-truth environment for speech."
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But it’s not just Twitter executives that threaten free speech, Dillon explained. He also called on other business leaders and free speech advocates to stop apologizing for telling the truth, even in the face of public pressure.
"Never apologize to the mob because if you apologize to the mob you’re feeding it [and] making it grow stronger. We have to start starving the mob," Dillon said.
He added that "self-censorship" would only make discourse worse: "The more we silence ourselves or suppress our own voice, the more power we give to the people who want to censor us."
But Dillon did say that he understood why many in America feel like they can’t speak freely about their pro-life or pro-freedom views at work.
It is an attitude that he summarized as: "I’m safe if I’m silent."
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Dillon also emphasized that satire and comedy was essential in combating dangerous ideas in American culture because "bad ideas are taken seriously" when "we haven’t sufficiently mocked them."
"We affirmed and accepted what we should have ridiculed and rejected," Dillon added.
But looking ahead to the future, Dillon said he was optimistic that "truth and reason will prevail."
Twitter’s former safety czar Yoel Roth defended the platform’s controversial decision to suspend The Babylon Bee in an interview this month with podcaster and journalist Kara Swisher.
"Twitter’s written policies prohibit misgendering, full stop," Roth said.
"And the Babylon Bee, in the name of satire, misgendered Admiral Rachel Levine."
Fox News’ Alexander Hall contributed to this report. | https://www.foxnews.com/media/babylon-bee-ceo-seth-dillon-roasts-pre-musk-twitter-completely-anti-truth-environment-free-speech | 2022-12-30 20:39:34 | 0 | https://www.foxnews.com/media/babylon-bee-ceo-seth-dillon-roasts-pre-musk-twitter-completely-anti-truth-environment-free-speech |
Local children enjoy the opening day of the Plymouth Pool Saturday, May 28, 2022 in Midland.
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SHANGHAI, April 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- On April 19, CATL launched condensed battery, a cutting-edge battery technology at Auto Shanghai. With an energy density of up to 500 Wh/kg, it can achieve high energy density and high level of safety at the same time in a creative manner, opening up a brand-new electrification scenario of passenger aircrafts. CATL can achieve mass production of condensed battery in a short period of time.
To address the changes of the super high energy density materials resulting from electrochemical reactions, CATL's condensed battery leverages highly conductive biomimetic condensed state electrolytes to construct a micron-level self-adaptive net structure that can adjust the interactive forces among the chains, thus improving the conductive performance of the cells and in turn the efficiency of lithium ion transporting while boosting stability of the microstructure.
What is more, condensed battery integrates a range of innovative technologies, including the ultra-high energy density cathode materials, innovative anode materials, separators, and manufacturing processes, offering excellent charge and discharge performance as well as good safety performance.
The launch of this cutting-edge technology breaks the limits that have long restricted the development of the battery sector and will open up a new scenario of electrification centering on high level of safety and light weight. At present, CATL is cooperating with partners in the development of electric passenger aircrafts and practicing aviation-level standards and testing in accordance with aviation-grade safety and quality requirements. In addition, we will also launch the automotive-grade version of condensed batteries, which are expected to be put into mass production within this year.
"Meeting customers' requirements is the core driving force that drives technological innovation for CATL," said Wu Kai, chief scientist of CATL. Currently CATL has the world's most extensive technology roadmap for batteries, and has developed the capability to turn fundamental research to industrial application, and then to large-scale commercial applications. For example, in 2021, CATL rolled out the first generation of sodium-ion battery with an energy density of 160 Wh/kg, which has been launched on Chery Automobile during this exhibition. In 2022, CATL unveiled Qilin battery with the highest integration efficiency in the world, and it has started mass production this March. They have been used on multiple high-end BEVs such as ZEEKR, AITO and Li Auto.
As electrification extends from the land to the sky, aircrafts will become cleaner and smarter. The launch of condensed batteries will usher in an era of universal electrification of sea, land and air transportation, open up more possibilities of the development of the industry, and promote the achieving of the global carbon neutrality goals at an earlier date.
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SPRINGDALE, Utah – A woman died and a man was rescued and treated for hypothermia after they were caught in extreme cold weather while hiking in Utah's Zion National Park, officials said.
The married couple were on a permitted, 16-mile (25-kilometer) hike through the park area known as the Narrows, the National Park Service said in a statement Thursday.
The woman, 31, and the man, 33, were not identified by the park service.
The Zion National Park Search and Rescue Team responded on Wednesday morning after shuttle drivers said visitors reported an injured man and a non-responsive woman in the Narrows, the park service said.
The rescue team found the man on a trail being helped by other hikers and transported him to the Zion Emergency Operations Center for treatment. Rescuers moved further up the Narrows and found the woman near the Virgin River. They administered emergency aid but determined the woman had died, the park service said.
The couple started their trip through the Narrows on Tuesday. They stopped about 1.5 miles (2.4 kilometers) from the north end of Riverside Walk, a paved trail. The man told rescuers they became “dangerously cold” overnight and experienced symptoms consistent with hypothermia, the park service said.
Early on Wednesday morning, the man sought help and the woman remained in place. Other visitors administered CPR to the woman before the rescue team arrived, the park service said.
The Washington County Sheriff’s Office, Utah Office of the Medical Examiner and the park service are investigating the cause of the woman’s death. | https://www.clickorlando.com/news/national/2022/11/25/woman-dies-on-hike-in-utahs-zion-park-husband-hospitalized/ | 2022-11-25 22:24:23 | 1 | https://www.clickorlando.com/news/national/2022/11/25/woman-dies-on-hike-in-utahs-zion-park-husband-hospitalized/ |
DALLAS (KDAF) — Tickets are now on sale for the much-anticipated Pixar exhibit making its way to the Perot Museum of Nature and Science.
“The Science Behind Pixar” exhibit will give museum-goers a unique behind-the-scenes look at the making of classic Pixar movies like Toy Story, Monsters Inc., and other films.
The 10,000-square-foot exhibition will open at the museum from Nov. 16, 2022, to Sept. 4, 2023. It will have more than 50 interactive elements showing gets the STEM skills needed to bring some of your favorite animated characters to life.
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Brittney Griner sends letter to Biden pleading for his help
(AP) - Brittney Griner has made an appeal to President Joe Biden in a letter passed to the White House through her representatives saying she feared she might never return home and asking that he not " forget about me and the other American Detainees.”
Griner’s agent Lindsay Kagawa Colas said the letter was delivered on Monday. Most of the letter’s contents to President Biden remain private, though Griner’s representatives shared a few lines from the hand-written note.
″…As I sit here in a Russian prison, alone with my thoughts and without the protection of my wife, family, friends, Olympic jersey, or any accomplishments, I’m terrified I might be here forever,” Griner wrote.
“On the 4th of July, our family normally honors the service of those who fought for our freedom, including my father who is a Vietnam War Veteran,” the Phoenix Mercury center added. “It hurts thinking about how I usually celebrate this day because freedom means something completely different to me this year.”
The two-time Olympic gold medalist is in the midst of a trial in Russia that began last week after she was arrested on Feb. 17 on charges of possessing cannabis oil while returning to play for her Russian team. The trial will resume Thursday.
Fewer than 1% of defendants in Russian criminal cases are acquitted, and unlike in U.S. courts, acquittals can be overturned.
Griner’s wife, Cherelle, said Tuesday morning she has not had any direct communication with President Biden since the letter was delivered to the White House.
“I still have not heard from him and honestly, it’s very disheartening,” Cherelle Griner said on CBS Mornings.
The White House National Security Council confirmed the White House has received Griner’s letter.
“We believe the Russian Federation is wrongfully detaining Brittney Griner,” NSC spokeswoman Adrienne Watson said on Monday. “President Biden has been clear about the need to see all U.S. nationals who are held hostage or wrongfully detained abroad released, including Brittney Griner. The U.S. government continues to work aggressively – using every available means – to bring her home.”
Cherelle Griner said for Brittney to reach out directly to Biden is an indication of just how afraid her wife is about what’s next.
“BG is probably the strongest person that I know. So she doesn’t say words like that lightly,” Cherelle said. “That means she truly is terrified that she may never see us again. And you know I share those same sentiments. ... I’m sure she was like, ‘I’m gonna write him now because ... my family has tried and to no avail. So I’m going do it myself.’”
Griner pleaded with Biden in the letter to use his powers to ensure her return.
“Please do all you can to bring us home. I voted for the first time in 2020 and I voted for you. I believe in you. I still have so much good to do with my freedom that you can help restore,” Griner said “I miss my wife! I miss my family! I miss my teammates! It kills me to know they are suffering so much right now. I am grateful for whatever you can do at this moment to get me home.”
Griner has been able to have sporadic communications with family, friends and WNBA players through an email account her agent set up. The emails are printed out and delivered in bunches to Griner by her lawyer after they are vetted by Russian officials. Once the lawyers get back to their office, they’ll scan any responses from Griner and pass them back to the U.S. to send along.
She was supposed to have a phone call with her wife on their anniversary but it failed because of an “unfortunate mistake,” Biden administration officials.
Griner’s supporters have encouraged a prisoner swap like the one in April that brought home Marine veteran Trevor Reed in exchange for a Russian pilot convicted of drug trafficking conspiracy. The State Department in May designated her as wrongfully detained, moving her case under the supervision of its special presidential envoy for hostage affairs, effectively the government’s chief hostage negotiator.
Griner isn’t the only American being wrongfully detained in Russia. Paul Whelan, a former Marine and security director is serving a 16-year sentence on an espionage conviction.
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Associated Press writer Darlene Superville in Washington contributed to this report.”
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HBO Max is absolutely stuffed with sci-fi movies, from the classics to recent blockbusters to smaller gems more people need to watch. Try little Spanish gem Timecrimes, Moon (starring Sam Rockwell) and Monsters (directed by Gareth Edwards).
Thanks to the recent Warner Bros. and Discovery merger, HBO Max has seen a few casualties, including the removals of Moonshot, Superintelligence, 2020's The Witches, An American Pickle, Locked Down and Charm City Kings. Thankfully, none of those are worthwhile sci-fi flicks. Read more about the merger here.
Source Code (2011)
This smart, tightly packaged sci-fi thriller might have a slightly preposterous setup, but its gripping storytelling quickly shuts off your cynicism. Jake Gyllenhaal is Captain Colter Stevens, an ex-army pilot who wakes up on a train in the body of another man. If you haven't seen Source Code yet, it's best to let it carry you along its exhilarating ride, careening down many twists and turns toward a satisfying, emotionally impactful ending.
The Day After Tomorrow (2004)
Roland Emmerich, "master of disaster," presents The Day After Tomorrow. The director also made this year's Moonfall, in which the moon falls out of its orbit on a collision course with Earth. You already know what kind of fun this movie is going to be.
Oblivion (2013)
Oblivion came out of the build-a-sci-fi-movie workshop. Starring Tom Cruise, it follows humans at war with aliens, paying homage to '70s sci-fi films including The Omega Man and Silent Running. A love letter in the form of a half-decent sci-fi action adventure.
Monsters (2010)
This solid British sci-fi comes from Gareth Edwards, who went on to direct Rogue One: A Star Wars Story and 2014's Godzilla. His mastery of atmosphere, wonder and beauty is on show here, all on a shoestring budget. Monsters follows a couple attempting to cross an "Infected Zone" teeming with giant tentacled monsters.
Scroll down for the extensive options available on HBO Max.
The Matrix (1999)
If you haven't seen The Matrix, and somehow don't know its major plot points, well done for avoiding spoilers for 23 years. The sequels Reloaded, Revolutions and Resurrections are also on HBO Max.
Blade Runner 2049 (2017)
Watch two and a half hours of atmospheric, sumptuous spectacle, but don't expect any conclusions to the question posed by the original Blade Runner: Is Rick Deckard a replicant?
Colossal (2016)
Colossal might look like a romantic comedy on the surface, but it has surprisingly dark layers underneath. This black comedy stars Anne Hathaway as an alcoholic out-of-work journalist who moves back home to New Hampshire after her suave British boyfriend (Dan Stevens) dumps her. What happens next is both hugely unexpected and a massive metaphor: She discovers she has a connection with a colossal Kaiju monster destroying Seoul, in South Korea. Yes, Colossal has a ton of soul, a standout performance from Jason Sudeikis and an imaginative, at times thrilling story.
Tenet (2020)
Love it or hate it -- get it or find its "science" baffling -- Tenet is eye-popping entertainment. Best advice: Don't question Tenet, submit to the Tenet experience.
Inception (2010)
The superior Christopher Nolan movie on this list.
The Dead Zone (1983)
A David Cronenberg sci-fi thriller based on a Stephen King novel -- what more do you need to entice you to watch The Dead Zone? A plot, maybe? Christopher Walken stars as a school teacher who awakens from a coma to discover he has psychic powers. What he uses them for: Preventing a certain politician from becoming president. Yes, The Dead Zone is an '80s horror referenced by Stranger Things. It's also one of the better Stephen King adaptations out there.
2001: A Space Odyssey (1968)
"Alexa, play 2001: A Space Odyssey."
Reminiscence (2021)
This sci-fi mystery from one half of the duo that created Westworld (Lisa Joy) is pure mind boggle, but the interesting ideas are worth a gander. Reminiscence follows Hugh Jackman's Nick Bannister, who uses a machine that can see into people's memories.
Terminator 2: Judgment Day (1991)
The best Terminator movie? Make your judgment by watching The Terminator sequel.
The Butterfly Effect (2004)
An enjoyable B-movie, The Butterfly Effect sees college student Evan Treborn (Ashton Kutcher) tinker with the past and discover how each change affects the present.
Stalker (1979)
Make it through Stalker's slow start and you'll be able to say you've watched an existential masterpiece of Russian cinema.
Solaris (1972)
Before Stalker, Andrei Tarkovsky made huge leaps for sci-fi cinema, with his complex, character-driven piece about astronauts having wild hallucinations that may or may not be real. The 2002 American remake of Solaris is also on HBO Max, with added George Clooney romance.
Cloverfield (2008)
Matt Reeves has gone on to big things since directing this slick found-footage monster morsel. See what he was up to before The Planet of the Apes movies and 2022's The Batman.
Moon (2009)
This immense low-budget sci-fi starring Sam Rockwell has everything. It has Sam Rockwell. A Clint Mansell score. A claustrophobic retro set and gorgeously moody moonscapes. Hard sci-fi ideas. The basic premise: A man coming to the end of a three-year solitary stint on the far side of the moon suffers a personal crisis. A must-watch.
I, Robot (2004)
A routine blockbuster for reliable entertainment.
Scanners (1981)
A warning for the body horror-averse before hitting play on this David Cronenberg sci-fi. Scanners follows people with special abilities, including telepathic and telekinetic powers. Not the first in this list to become a cult classic after a lukewarm initial response, Scanners left a lasting impression, not least because of a memorable scene involving a head explosion.
The Faculty (1998)
Robert Rodriguez isn't the most popular among Star Wars fans at the moment, mainly for making a character do a pointless ballerina twirl in the divisive The Book of Boba Fett finale. The Faculty, directed by Rodriguez, isn't great, but it isn't bad either, following teens who investigate mysterious happenings at their high school.
Super 8 (2011)
Basically Stranger Things set in the '70s. Super 8 follows a group of teens who are filming their own movie when a train derails and a dangerous presence begins stalking their town.
Dune (2021)
Denis Villeneuve's sci-fi blockbuster is back on HBO Max. The epic based on Frank Herbert's novel recently scored a host of Oscars, including best original score and cinematography. Catch the sprawling story of the Atreides family, who find themselves at war on the deadly planet Arrakis. Timothée Chalamet, Rebecca Ferguson, Oscar Isaac, Zendaya and more stack out a hugely impressive ensemble cast.
Westworld (1973)
With the latest season of HBO's Westworld currently airing on TV, you may as well go back and watch its source material, if you haven't already. The premise is pretty much the same as the series: An adult amusement park transports visitors to themed worlds, including a Western World. James Brolin plays one of the characters, among the creepy humanoid androids. An excellent sci-fi thriller that's much easier to understand than the series it spawned.
Jurassic Park (1993)
A new Jurassic Park movie is headed to theaters this year, so catch up on the (superior) original now. 1993's Jurassic Park kicked off the franchise, based on the novel of the same name by Michael Crichton. Spoiler: Original cast members Laura Dern, Sam Neill and Jeff Goldblum are set to make a return in the upcoming 2022 flick.
Pacific Rim (2013)
Its sequel didn't reach the same lofty heights, so watch the first monster epic in the Pacific Rim franchise. 2013's Pacific Rim is helmed by Guillermo Del Toro, so expect a strong brush of visual artistry over the monster mayhem.
Timecrimes (2007)
This truly mind-bending Spanish sci-fi is a wild card to take a chance on if you're in the mood. Featuring all the trimmings of a low-budget thriller, Timecrimes follows a middle-aged man who finds himself stuck in a time loop. A stream of twists will keep you on your toes. | https://www.cnet.com/culture/entertainment/the-best-sci-fi-movies-to-stream-on-hbo-max-tonight/ | 2022-08-09 02:16:41 | 0 | https://www.cnet.com/culture/entertainment/the-best-sci-fi-movies-to-stream-on-hbo-max-tonight/ |
TAIPEI, April 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- On April 7th, 2023, the Databroker International Data Trade Consulting Platform, led by Dr. Ta-yu Wu, made its debut on the Nasdaq Media advertising board in New York. The platform's ads were also displayed in Times Square and broadcasted by multiple international media outlets. According to a report recently published by 《The Icons》, This move further promotes China's digital economy business globalization.
According to the latest forecast data released by IDC's "2023 V1 Global Big Data Spending Guide," China's IT investment in the big data market is expected to reach approximately $17 billion in 2022, doubling to $36.49 billion in 2026. The Chinese market's share of the global total scale will continue to rise during the five-year forecast period. It is expected to surpass the total of the Asia-Pacific region excluding China and Japan in 2024, and approach 8% of the global total scale in 2026.
"China's market maintains strong growth due to new policies such as Digital China, Data Elements, Big Data, and major projects landing. Additionally, there is a further release of enterprise project demand after the epidemic, and the demand for data value mining in various industry sectors after completing basic information construction. The big data market is about to usher in a new outbreak stage."
Dr. Wu also explained that the Databroker International Data Trade Consulting Platform was created in response to this background. It has powerful domestic and international data trading information integration capabilities.The platform not only connects international well-known data trading platform information with the data trading network established by Mr. Zhang Yao, a well-known entrepreneur in China, but also provides the latest data dynamics for domestic and international data supply and demand sides. It integrates data strategic consulting methods to diagnose and guide the value of data processing.
The platform has also established a data collaboration mechanism with the well-known Chinese digital economy intelligence alliance community. This alliance is composed of industry leaders who focus on integrating industry data from various associations, building upon each other's work, and using smart contracts to help companies effectively convert data into assets for transactions and assist companies in going global.
Dr. Ta-yu Wu is a senior expert in innovation management and digital transformation in China, providing training and consulting services in innovation management and digital transformation to Fortune 500 companies. He is a member of the International Digital Asset Standards Management Committee and initiated and drafted the Chinese Digital Governance Expert Team Standards, as well as the Chinese Digital Asset Management and Personnel Governance Standards. In 2022, he worked with the Greater Bay Area Digital Economy Quality Management Promotion Association to jointly develop China's first Chief Digital Officer talent standard.
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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Friday evening's drawing of the Missouri Lottery's "Pick 4 Evening" game were:
9-3-5-3
(nine, three, five, three)
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Friday evening's drawing of the Missouri Lottery's "Pick 4 Evening" game were:
9-3-5-3
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TEL AVIV, Israel, Aug. 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Primis, the leading Video Discovery platform for global publishers and founders of Sellers.guide, announced the appointment of Amir Rudner as the company's new VP of R&D.
Amir started his career in the R&D department at Primis 6 and a half years ago. He began working at Primis as a developer and has since climbed the corporate ladder, becoming a team leader, group leader, director, and is now claiming the position of VP. During this period Amir led the development and management of Primis' AMP player, SDK, contextual recommendation engine, and much more.
Eyal Betzalel, Co-CEO and Co-Founder of Primis, explained the change of structure as a product of the company's rapid expansion and Rudner's hard work and leadership. "Amir has been a fundamental part of our company for many years and has grown with us," said Betzalel.
"I am thrilled about this opportunity and look forward to reaching new heights within the R&D department and Primis as a whole," said Rudner.
About Primis:
Primis is the leader in Video Discovery. Our video ad monetization platform increases publishers' revenue by helping users discover high-quality video content. The company's video discovery technology is used by 100s of digital publishers, empowering over 350M uniques with an engagement-based video experience.
In May 2021, we launched Sellers.guide, a free resource to shed light on the ad tech supply chain by comparing ads.txt files with sellers.json.
Primis is owned by Universal McCann and The Interpublic Group of Companies, Inc. (NYSE: IPG).
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The Utah Jazz know what people have said about them this season.
When you trade All-Stars like Donovan Mitchell and Rudy Gobert along with all of your starters while gobbling up draft picks, outsiders often downplay your chances of success and use words like “tanking” to describe the state of your franchise.
“It’s not easy to go into a season where everybody’s telling you that you’re not very good,” Jazz coach Will Hardy said after his team surprised Sacramento in a 128-120 victory. “There’s obviously rough patches at points in the season. … You lose four in a row, you dip a certain number of games below .500, and everybody says, ‘Oh, there it is, it’s over,’ and that’s natural.”
Utah, which hosts Portland on Wednesday in Salt Lake City, continued to deal with that attitude after management traded away three more key players and left Hardy with a young and inexperienced squad.
Even with the roster turnover and unproven talent, the Jazz somehow managed to keep winning. Not all of the time, but enough to make others #takenote, as their team hashtag mentions. And even when they haven’t won, the team has been competitive in most games.
The past two games showed the Jazz’s resiliency. On Saturday, they beat the Boston Celtics. Then on Monday, Utah jumped out to a huge 25-point lead and pushed to a victory despite that massive advantage turning into a deficit in the fourth quarter.
And they did that against the Kings, one of the top teams in the Western Conference, despite injuries to inactive starters Lauri Markkanen, Jordan Clarkson and Collin Sexton. That led Hardy to boast about his players, saying “they haven’t backed off one bit. They haven’t given in, ever.”
Casual NBA fans might scratch their heads when looking at the boxscore from the Jazz-Kings game, which included eight Utah players reaching double figures in scoring. Rookie Ochai Agbaji led the way with a career-high 27 points, including six 3-pointers.
Agbaji and teammates clearly listened to their coach and ignored outsiders’ narratives.
“The way that they fight every day, the way that they are committed to trying to win, the way that they’ve all sacrificed for the group. For that to happen, I’m so happy for them,” Hardy said. “I love this team. I hope you guys do, too.”
The Jazz (35-36) come into this game against the Blazers having won four of five and still in contention for the postseason.
Portland (31-40) has lost six straight and nine of 11, and the Blazers are fading from a play-in spot.
The Blazers did get a 60-point performance from Damian Lillard the last time these teams played. Lillard hit 21 of 29 shots, including nine 3-pointers and nine free throws, in a 134-124 win two months ago.
“I think any time you score 60 points it’s special, but I think this one I just felt like it came pretty simple,” Lillard said. “I thought I played the game as it should’ve been played. I knew we needed to win so I came out with a mentality to attack and be aggressive, but it wasn’t like I just came out on fire. It wasn’t one of those games.”
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PORT ORCHARD, Wash. — A Port Orchard man says he wants his AR-15 rifle destroyed after the deadly shooting that killed 19 children and two adults in Texas.
Jeff Gearhart is an avid hunter with several guns, but he said he has no need for his AR-15 anymore. He also doesn't want the gun to ever fall into the wrong hands.
Gearhart's daughter-in-law is a teacher and he has two grandchildren. He was moved to get rid of the AR-15 and several magazines along with it.
"So this was just something like, hey, push[ed] me that little extra step, to actually get rid of my AR-15," Gearhart said. "And I still have the other guns locked up in my safe, but I don't need an AR-15."
The Washington State Patrol said a gun owner giving up their firearm to law enforcement is rare, however there are procedures in place for when it happens.
After verifying gun ownership and serial numbers, authorities will check crime databases, and then notify the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives that the firearm has been destroyed.
Anyone who wants to hand over a firearm can call their local police agency's non-emergency number, and authorities can walk them through the process. | https://www.king5.com/article/news/local/port-orchard-man-ar-15-gun-texas-shooting/281-9c53ab55-62f2-4790-844e-e703ecbe030c | 2022-05-28 02:27:14 | 0 | https://www.king5.com/article/news/local/port-orchard-man-ar-15-gun-texas-shooting/281-9c53ab55-62f2-4790-844e-e703ecbe030c |
LOWELL, Mass. (AP) — Everette Hammond scored 20 points and UMass-Lowell beat Maine 72-70 on Thursday night.
Hammond added seven rebounds for the River Hawks (14-2, 2-0 America East Conference). Ayinde Hikim scored 15 points with six assists. Connor Withers scored 15 on 5-of-6 shooting from 3-point range.
Gedi Juozapaitis led the Black Bears (6-8) with 18 points, four assists and two blocks in their conference opener. Maine also got 12 points and four assists and two steals from Kellen Tynes added 12 points and four assists, while Jaden Clayton scored 11 with four assists.
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Both teams play again on Sunday. UMass-Lowell visits Albany (NY) and Maine hosts NJIT.
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- Splitit's flexible technology platform, coupled with Checkout.com's payment-acquiring capabilities, enables AliExpress shoppers to pay after delivery with their existing credit card.
- Splitit's pay-on-delivery service allows merchants to give their consumers the benefit of paying for purchases after the goods are delivered.
- The service will initially launch in Germany, Spain and France, with plans to expand into other international markets.
ATLANTA, Jan. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Splitit Payments Limited ("Splitit" or the "Company") (ASX:SPT, OTCQX:SPTTY), the only white-label service allowing customers to pay by installments using their existing credit on their payment card at checkout, announces that Splitit and Alipay have formed a partnership to power the 'Pay After Delivery' option for shoppers on AliExpress, a global eCommerce marketplace owned by the Alibaba Group. The service will initially launch in Germany, France and Spain, with plans to expand into other international markets.
Splitit's flexible technology platform, coupled with Checkout.com's payment-acquiring capabilities, enables AliExpress shoppers to pay after delivery with their existing credit card. Pay on delivery is Splitit's new installment service that allows consumers to pay for goods after delivery. The agreement leverages Splitit's Instalments-as-a-Service platform to create a custom-branded experience embedded in the AliExpress checkout flow. Alipay is AliExpress' global payment solution partner.
"Our work with Alipay is a testament to the flexibility of Splitit's platform and the strength of our new partnership with Checkout.com. Together we are providing a valuable resource for sellers and shoppers by powering payment after delivery," says Splitit CEO Nandan Sheth. "We are thrilled to collaborate with two exemplary companies like Alipay and Checkout.com. I look forward to building on this initial launch by expanding into other markets in the future."
"Splitit was able to provide a solution that addressed our needs to deliver a modern pay-after-delivery option for AliExpress consumers. Splitit's white-label approach allows us to easily customize and integrate the service into our platform while delivering a positive experience for sellers and shoppers," says AliExpress European Commercial Director Topp Gary Paul.
The Merchant Funding Agreement (the "Agreement") shall become effective from today and shall remain in full force for an indefinite period until either party gives written notice of non-renewal at least thirty (30) days prior written notice or unless the Agreement is earlier terminated for breach of contract or financial instability. All other terms of the Agreement are not relevant to assessing the impact of the transaction on the price or value of Splitit's securities.
The economic materiality of the Agreement with Alipay is unknown due to the variable nature of revenues which are dependent on the value of customer purchases using Splitit's services. However, Splitit expects that extending its partnership with Alipay may have a material impact on Splitit's brand and business development prospects.
About AliExpress
Launched in 2010, AliExpress (www.aliexpress.com) is a global marketplace targeting consumers from around the world and enabling them to buy directly from manufacturers and distributors in China and around the world. In addition to the global English-language version, the AliExpress platform is also available in 17 other languages. AliExpress is a business of Alibaba Group.
About Splitit
Splitit powers the next generation of Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) through its merchant-branded Instalments-as-a-Service platform. Splitit is solving the challenges businesses face with legacy BNPL while unlocking BNPL at the point of sale for card networks, issuers and acquirers all through a single network API. Splitit's Instalments-as-a-Service platform mitigates issues with legacy BNPL like the declining conversion funnel, clutter at the checkout and a lack of control of the merchant's customer experience while putting the power back in the hands of merchants to nurture and retain customers, drive conversion and increase average order value. Splitit's white-label BNPL is the easiest installment option for merchants to adopt, integrate and operate while delivering an uncluttered, simplified experience embedded into their existing purchase flow. Headquartered in Atlanta, Splitit has an R&D center in Israel and offices in London and Australia. Splitit is listed on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) under ticker code SPT and also trades on the US OTCQX under ticker SPTTY (ADRs) and STTTF (ordinary shares).
The announcement has been approved and authorized to be given to ASX by Dawn Robertson, Chairman of the Board of Splitit.
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MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A Wisconsin judge ruled against the state prison system on Thursday, saying its COVID-19 visitor policy that barred Catholic clergy from meeting with inmates for more than a year violated state law and the state constitution's guarantee of religious freedom.
The Archdiocese of Milwaukee filed a lawsuit in 2021 demanding state corrections officials relax their COVID-19 protocols and allow ministers to visit inmates. The policy was in place from March 13, 2020, until June 21, 2021.
The archdiocese alleged that the Department of Corrections' policy prevented clergy from the archdiocese from meeting in-person with inmates to provide spiritual guidance, communion and penance, violating a state law that grants clergy of all faiths weekly visits with prisoners and inmates’ constitutional right to freedom of religion.
Attorneys and DOC employees such as psychologists and social workers were allowed to see inmates under the policy if the visitors followed health and safety protocols such as temperature checks, COVID-19 tests and wearing masks.
Jefferson County Circuit Judge William Hue ruled in favor of the archdiocese, saying the Department of Corrections did not give proper consideration to religious interests in denying clergy access for more than 450 days. He issued an injunction barring the department from reinstituting the policy.
The law requires that the prison system allow clergy into the prisons at least once a week to conduct services, the judge ruled.
Department spokesman John Beard did not immediately respond to a message seeking comment Friday.
The conservative law firm the Wisconsin Institute for Law and Liberty filed the lawsuit.
“This is a good day for religious liberty in Wisconsin," said WILL attorney Anthony LoCoco. "Department of Corrections bureaucrats may not simply disregard the statutory and constitutional rights of Wisconsin’s clergy or relegate those rights to second-class status. This decision will help ensure that officials across state government put the religious rights of Wisconsinites first in the future rather than last.” | https://www.seattlepi.com/news/article/Judge-rules-against-Wisconsin-prisons-over-17307411.php | 2022-07-15 15:17:28 | 0 | https://www.seattlepi.com/news/article/Judge-rules-against-Wisconsin-prisons-over-17307411.php |
HUNTSVILLE, Texas (AP) — Kyle Hayman had 14 points in SFA's 83-66 victory against UT Rio Grande Valley on Wednesday night.
Hayman was 5 of 6 shooting (2 for 3 from distance) for the 'Jacks (14-7, 6-2 Western Athletic Conference). Sadaidriene Hall scored 13 points while going 4 of 7 and 5 of 5 from the free throw line, and added three steals. Nigel Hawkins recorded 12 points and was 2 of 5 shooting and 7 of 9 from the free throw line.
The Vaqueros (10-11, 1-7) were led in scoring by Justin Johnson, who finished with 25 points. Daylen Williams added 14 points, six rebounds and three steals for UT Rio Grande Valley. Ahren Freeman also had nine points, eight rebounds and three steals.
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A longtime provider of student transportation steps in to fill the gap and stands ready to assist with other routes
PORTLAND, Ore., Sept. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, First Student, the leader in home-to-school transportation in the Northwest, announced it has agreed to assume 30 school bus routes initially awarded to its competitor Student Transportation of America (STA), acknowledging it could not provide the district with sufficient drivers or buses to fulfill the terms of the contract awarded in April 2021.
First Student has agreed to cover the routes for STA for the entire school year and has shared with the district that it is ready to help assume additional routes. In April 2021, Portland Public Schools split the school transportation between First Student and STA. Earlier this month, First Student also agreed to cover routes for Seattle Public Schools after Zum announced it could not provide adequate buses or drivers to fulfill its obligation to the district.
First Student had been the primary school bus transportation provider for the students at Portland Public Schools for more than 20 years.
"Being the largest school bus transportation provider in North America, this showcases our ability to quickly adapt and immediately assume these routes," said Justin Cox, First Student's area general manager. "We are proud to support our student passengers in Portland. Because of our extensive training and development of our people, getting these additional routes allows more of our dedicated drivers to provide safe and reliable school bus transportation."
First Student is the nation's largest provider of student transportation services, providing 5 million student journeys a day, and a fleet of more than 44,000 buses. First Student is a leader in the move toward vehicle electrification as a pillar of commitment to sustainability.
About First Student
First Student is the leading school transportation solutions provider in North America, providing the best start and finish to every school day. With a team of highly trained drivers and the industry's strongest safety record, First Student delivers reliable, quality services, including full-service transportation and management, special-needs transportation, route optimization, and scheduling, maintenance, and charter services with a fleet of about 44,000 buses. For more information, please visit firststudentinc.com
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KANSAS CITY, Mo., Oct. 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Board of Directors of Kansas City Life Insurance Company declared a quarterly dividend of $0.14 per share on Oct. 24, 2022. The dividend will be payable on Nov. 9, 2022, to stockholders of record on Nov. 3, 2022.
Kansas City Life Insurance Company (OTCQX: KCLI) was established in 1895 and is based in Kansas City, Missouri. The Company's primary business is providing financial protection through the sale of life insurance and annuities. The Company operates in 49 states and the District of Columbia. For more information, please visit www.kclife.com.
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by: Emily Erwin Posted: Nov 22, 2022 / 04:13 PM PST Updated: Nov 22, 2022 / 04:20 PM PST SHARE KSEE24 and Catholic Charities teamed up again for the 14th Annual KSEE24 Turkey Drive benefiting families in the Central Valley. SunPower by Quality Home Services hosted a company-wide fundraiser for the turkey drive and donated $1,000. | https://www.yourcentralvalley.com/cvt/sunpower-by-qhs-donates-to-the-14th-annual-ksee24-turkey-drive/ | 2022-11-23 01:03:44 | 1 | https://www.yourcentralvalley.com/cvt/sunpower-by-qhs-donates-to-the-14th-annual-ksee24-turkey-drive/ |
Ciena, Infinera, Cisco, and Fujitsu Combine for 85 Percent Share of North America
REDWOOD CITY, Calif., Aug. 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- According to a recently published report from Dell'Oro Group, the trusted source for market information about the telecommunications, networks, and data center industries, demand for Optical Transport equipment remained strong in North America during 2Q 2022. In the quarter, the North American market for Optical Transport grew 10 percent year-over-year.
"At this pace, we could be headed for another year of double-digit growth in North America," said Jimmy Yu, Vice President at Dell'Oro Group. "While we expected another year of North American optical market expansion in 2022, we thought the growth rate could slow a bit after such a strong 2021. However, considering the first-half results and higher than usual backlog held by equipment manufacturers, we think a double-digit rate of growth could occur in 2022. Our biggest concern, however, remains to be the component shortage and supply chain issues that have limited revenue growth for the past couple years," added Yu.
- The worldwide Optical Transport market excluding China grew 2 percent in 2Q 2022 and is projected to grow a little over 4 percent in 2022.
- The region with the lowest year-over-year growth rate in the quarter was Asia Pacific due to lower demand in China.
- The system manufacturers with the highest share of North America Optical Transport revenue in the quarter were Ciena, Infinera, Cisco, and Fujitsu. These four vendors held a combined market share of approximately 85 percent.
The Dell'Oro Group Optical Transport Quarterly Report offers complete, in-depth coverage of the market with tables covering manufacturers' revenue, average selling prices, and unit shipments (by speed including 100 Gbps, 200 Gbps, 400 Gbps, and 800 Gbps). The report tracks DWDM long haul, WDM metro, multiservice multiplexers (SONET/SDH), optical switch, optical packet platforms, data center interconnect (metro and long haul), and disaggregated WDM. To purchase this report, please contact us at dgsales@delloro.com.
Dell'Oro Group is a market research firm that specializes in strategic competitive analysis in the telecommunications, enterprise networks, data center infrastructure, and network security markets. Our firm provides in-depth quantitative data and qualitative analysis to facilitate critical, fact-based business decisions. For more information, contact Dell'Oro Group at +1.650.622.9400 or visit https://www.delloro.com.
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Woman, 3 children found dead at Conn. home
DANBURY, Conn. (WFSB/Gray News) - Police responding to a well-being check found three children and a woman dead at a home in Connecticut.
Officers responded to a well-being call at about 6:30 p.m. Wednesday in Danbury, Connecticut. The male caller was distraught and crying.
Upon arrival at the single-family home, officers went inside and discovered three dead children, who ranged between the ages of 5 and 12, WFSB reports.
While conducting a further check of the premises, officers found a dead woman in a shed in the backyard.
It’s believed the children and the woman are related, but officials are not sure about that.
“We believe that’s the case, but we don’t want to confirm until we do a thorough investigation,” said Danbury Chief of Police Patrick Ridenhour.
Police have not released the victims’ names.
Details are limited, but police said this is an isolated incident and there is no danger to the public.
No one is in custody, and they are not looking for any suspects.
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Physical activity is vital for helping babies grow into strong toddlers and encouraging preschoolers to hit developmentally appropriate milestones as they enter school. But in the age of tablets, video game consoles and TV, motivating kids to be active can be difficult, especially when the weather is cold and dreary.
We sat down with BestReviews baby and kid expert Dr. Aimee Ketchum to learn about healthy movement in early childhood and creative ways to get children moving on rainy days.
In this article: The Floor is Lava, Little Tikes 3-Foot Trampoline and Nintendo Switch Ring Fit Adventure.
Benefits of physical activity for kids
Movement is essential in the physical development of babies and toddlers. From learning to hold their head up to crawling, walking and jumping, all major milestones are encouraged by healthy movement.
For infants and toddlers, movement activities are great for the development of fine motor skills and gross motor skills. Movement also helps children learn balance and coordination skills.
The Green Hearts Institute for Nature in Childhood says creating a habit of active play in children helps combat obesity and leads to a healthy adulthood. The institute notes many benefits of letting children play in trees or fields rather than equipment-focused playgrounds, such as better concentration, increased inter-gender play and a reduction in symptoms of attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder.
So don’t be afraid to let your kids jump in puddles and play with mud on a rainy day.
How to motivate children
Parents know all too well the battle of getting children to move, especially when the temptation of video games or TV is beckoning. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends a minimum of 60 minutes of physical activity a day for young children, and Ketchum said parents should aim for several hours a day of movement, play, outdoor activity and free movement.
Even babies aren’t exempt from movement. Ketchum recommends 10 to 20 minutes of supervised tummy time per day, starting at birth.
To motivate children to move, Ketchum recommends “setting time limits on screen time and providing toys that encourage movement, such as jump ropes, hula hoops, hopscotch, balls, Twister and other play equipment.” While she didn’t encourage screen time for young kids, Ketchum gave fitness video games, such as Ring Fit Adventure, a pass on rainy days.
Developmentally appropriate movement for kids
“Children need unstructured play where their play is not dictated by adults,” said Ketchum. “This helps them to build self-efficacy skills, confidence, problem-solving skills and creativity. Allowing infants to play on a play mat or play gym is great for visual stimulation and strengthening of neck and trunk muscles. Encourage crawling, rolling and movement on the floor.”
Along with unstructured play, guided play is also helpful, where a parent or caregiver steers the play by providing specific toys.
“Give toddlers musical instruments to play and dance along,” said Ketchum. “Make forts out of sofa cushions to play in. Set up obstacle courses with pillows and things to crawl through and jump on. I also like mini trampolines for toddlers and crawl-through tunnels.”
Best games and toys to encourage healthy movement
You can promote exciting physical activity with this TV-show-inspired interactive game where players jump from one obstacle to the next to escape molten lava. It comes with 25 foam stones in bright colors, 27 challenge cards and a game spinner. Kids won’t even realize they’re improving their strength, conditioning and balance while having a blast.
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Little Tikes 3-Foot Trampoline
Ketchum recommends a mini trampoline for kids to encourage balance, coordination and strength. This model includes a handlebar for stability wrapped in foam to keep little ones safe. Kids will burn energy and stay active as they bounce for hours.
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In addition to exercising their creativity, this fort-building kit also helps kids exercise their bodies by building any structure their minds imagine, such as a rocket ship or princess castle. Kids can insert and twist the 75 sticks into the 45 balls independently and disassemble them in minutes.
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Nintendo Switch Ring Fit Adventure
Even if you aren’t a fan of video games for kids, this adventure game is the perfect way to get kids moving on a rainy day. They can explore a new world and defeat enemies while exercising in real life, including jogging and high-knee movements.
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Best Choice Products 5-Piece Kids Climb and Crawl Soft Foam Blocks
Toddlers need physical activity, too, and these climbing blocks provide an ideal surface for climbing, exploring and exercising muscles. Plus, they help develop coordination and gross motor skills. The vinyl surface also makes these blocks effortless to wipe down and keep clean.
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Hey! Play! Hopscotch Ring Game
From gross motor skills to balance to coordination, this hopscotch ring game boasts excellent benefits during a rainy indoor day. The set includes 10 colorful rings and 15 easy snap connectors kids can use to set up in any configuration.
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Engage children’s bodies indoors, thanks to these exercise dice. One die contains a number, while the other has both a drawing and words of an exercise, such as crab walks and jumping jacks. Combine the dice for healthy movement and excitement.
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iPlay, iLearn Kids Bowling Toy Set
Soft foam material and miniature balls make this bowling set great for little hands. It comes with 10 pins and two balls that are the perfect size for indoor play or taking on a playdate. Miniature bowling teaches eye-hand coordination and balance.
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Learning Resources Crocodile Hop Floor Game
From learning colors and shapes to following directions to gross motor skills, the benefits of this floor game are almost endless for little ones. Simply roll the inflatable cube and make your way across the 100-inch vinyl mat.
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National Geographic Stepping Stones For Kids
This set comes with 10 soft foam stones in bright colors that kids can use to create an obstacle course. In addition to inspiring imagination, these stones get kids moving, while developing balance and coordination.
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NEW YORK (AP) — Tennis great Martina Navratilova said Monday that she has been diagnosed with throat cancer and breast cancer.
In a statement released by her representative, the 18-time Grand Slam singles champion and member of the International Tennis Hall of Fame said her prognosis is good and she will start treatment this month.
“This double whammy is serious but still fixable, and I’m hoping for a favorable outcome,” the 66-year-old Navratilova said. “It’s going to stink for a while but I’ll fight with all have I got.”
She said she noticed an enlarged lymph node in her neck while attending the season-ending WTA Finals in Fort Worth, Texas, in November, and a biopsy showed early stage throat cancer. While Navratilova was undergoing tests on her throat, she said, the unrelated, early stage breast cancer was discovered.
“Needless to say my phone and twitter are both blowing up so I will say again – thank you all for your support and I am not done yet,” she tweeted Monday.
Navratilova was diagnosed with a noninvasive form of breast cancer in 2010 and had a lumpectomy.
She won 59 Grand Slam titles overall, including 31 in women’s doubles and 10 in mixed doubles. The last was a mixed doubles championship with Bob Bryan at the 2006 U.S. Open, a month shy of her 50th birthday.
Navratilova originally retired in 1994, after a record 167 singles titles and 331 weeks at No. 1 in the WTA rankings. She returned to the tour to play doubles in 2000 and occasionally competed in singles, too.
Navratilova was inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame in 2000. She has worked as a TV analyst in recent years.
The statement issued Monday said Navratilova would not be a regular part of Tennis Channel’s coverage of the Australian Open later this month “but hopes to be able to join in from time to time” via video conference.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden and his wife, first lady Jill Biden, visited Children’s National Hospital on the Friday before Christmas to visit with patients and read a story.
Sitting in front of a towering Christmas tree, the president helped hold the book while the first lady read “The Snowy Day,” an award-winning story about a boy named Peter and his adventures in the snow. This year is the 60th anniversary of the book, written by Ezra Jack Keats.
Jill Biden noted that Washington “had a little, tiny bit of snow” Friday as temperatures plunged. “Did anybody see it?” she asked.
When the story mentioned Peter and snow angels, she asked how many of the patients had ever made them. “I loved to do that,” she said.
When finished reading, the first lady said, “Merry Christmas and happy holidays everybody. Thanks for coming and listening to me read and have the president hold the book.”
“That’s my job,” he added.
Biden and his wife also met in private with pediatric patients and their families. The White House said they also thanked doctors, nurses and staff, including at the hospital’s cardiac intensive care unit.
Jill Biden’s visit continued an 80-year annual tradition dating to Bess Truman of first ladies bringing holiday cheer to children who are too ill to be at home on Christmas. President Biden joined his wife last year, making the first visit by a sitting president.
Kurt Newman, the hospital’s president and CEO, said he asked the president last year to return this year and exclaimed, “Look, he did!”
“It’s so important to all of our families, our kids and our staff because there’ve been a lot of challenges,” Newman said of the visit. ”We look forward to seeing you next year.”
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LAVAL, Quebec, Aug. 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Bausch Health Companies Inc. (NYSE/TSX: BHC) ( "Company") announced today that it has commenced offers (the "Exchange Offers") to exchange the existing senior notes set forth in the table below (the "Existing Senior Notes") for up to an aggregate principal amount of $4.0 billion (subject to increase or decrease by the Offerors, the "Maximum New Secured Notes Amount") of new secured notes, comprised of (i) up to $2.5 billion in aggregate principal amount (the "Maximum First Lien Notes Amount") of new 11.00% First Lien Secured Notes due 2028 (the "New First Lien Notes") and up to $500.0 million in aggregate principal amount (the "Maximum Second Lien Notes Amount") of new 14.00% Second Lien Secured Notes due 2030 (the "New Second Lien Notes" and, together with the New First Lien Notes, the "New BHC Secured Notes"), in each case, to be issued by the Company, and (ii) $1.0 billion in aggregate principal amount (the "Holdco Notes Amount") of new 9.00% Senior Secured Notes due 2028 (the "Intermediate Holdco Secured Notes" and, together with the New BHC Secured Notes, the "New Secured Notes") to be issued by 1375209 B.C. Ltd. (the "Holdco Issuer" and, together with the Company, the "Offerors"), an existing wholly-owned unrestricted subsidiary of the Company that holds 38.6% of the outstanding issued and common shares of Bausch + Lomb Corporation, in each case, pursuant to the terms described in an Exchange Offer Memorandum and Consent Solicitation Statement, dated August 30, 2022 (the "Exchange Offer Memorandum").
Certain holders of the Existing Senior Notes (the "Supporting Holders"), who collectively represent approximately 22.8% of the aggregate principal amount of the outstanding Existing Senior Notes, including approximately (i) 24.2% of the 9.00% Senior Notes due 2025, (ii) 35.1% of the 9.25% Senior Notes due 2026, (iii) 49.8% of the 8.50% Senior Notes due 2027, (iv) 36.5% of the 7.00% Senior Notes due 2028, (v) 26.8% of the 5.00% Senior Notes due 2028, (vi) 10.6% of the 5.00% Senior Notes due 2029, (vii) 5.0% of the 6.25% Senior Notes due 2029, (viii) 17.1% of the 7.25% Senior Notes due 2029 and (ix) 6.0% of the 5.25% Senior Notes due 2031, have entered into a support agreement with the Company (the "Support Agreement"), pursuant to which the Supporting Holders have agreed to tender all of their Existing Senior Notes in the Exchange Offers. The Support Agreement provides that Supporting Holders will have certain consent rights over extensions, amendments or waivers to the Exchange Offers or Consent Solicitations by the Company.
The following table describes certain terms of the Exchange Offers:
The New BHC Secured Notes will be guaranteed by each of the Company's subsidiaries that are guarantors under the Company's existing credit agreement, existing senior secured notes and existing senior notes. The New First Lien Notes will be secured on a first priority basis by liens on the assets that secure the existing credit agreement and existing senior secured notes, and will be effectively pari passu with the existing credit agreement and existing senior secured notes and effectively senior to the New Second Lien Notes and the existing senior notes to the extent of the value of the collateral. The New Second Lien Notes will be secured on a second priority basis by liens on the assets that secure the existing credit agreement and existing senior secured notes, and will be effectively junior to the existing credit agreement, existing senior secured notes and New First Lien Notes and effectively senior to the existing senior notes to the extent of the value of the collateral. The Intermediate Holdco Secured Notes will be general senior obligations of the Holdco Issuer secured by first priority liens on substantially all of the assets of the Holdco Issuer, but will not have any recourse to the Company, Bausch + Lomb Corporation, or any of their respective restricted subsidiaries.
Concurrent with the Exchange Offers, the Company and Bausch Health Americas, Inc. ("BHA") have commenced a solicitation of consents (the "Consent Solicitations" and, together with the Exchange Offers, the "Offers") from Eligible Holders (as defined below) of the Existing Senior Notes to amend certain provisions of the indentures (the "Proposed Amendments") with respect to the applicable series of Existing Senior Notes (such indentures, the "Existing Indentures").
Each Exchange Offer and Consent Solicitation will expire at 11:59 p.m., New York City time on September 27, 2022, or any other date and time to which the Offerors extend such Exchange Offer or Consent Solicitation in their sole discretion (such date and time for such Exchange Offer or Consent Solicitation, as it may be extended, the "Expiration Time"), unless earlier terminated.
To be eligible to receive the applicable total consideration (the "Total Consideration") in the applicable Exchange Offer and Consent Solicitation, Eligible Holders must validly tender and not validly withdraw their Existing Senior Notes and validly deliver and not revoke their consents at or prior to 5:00 p.m., New York City time, on September 13, 2022, or any other date and time to which the Offerors extend such period for such Exchange Offer or Consent Solicitation in their sole discretion (such date and time for such Exchange Offer or Consent Solicitation, as it may be extended, the "Early Tender Time"). Eligible Holders validly tendering their Existing Senior Notes after the applicable Early Tender Time and at or prior to the Expiration Time will only be eligible to receive the applicable exchange consideration set forth in the table above, subject to the Exchange Consideration Reallocation (the "Exchange Consideration"), which equals the applicable Total Consideration less the applicable Early Exchange Premium set forth in the table above.
Validly tendered Existing Senior Notes may be withdrawn and related consents revoked, with respect to an Exchange Offer and Consent Solicitation for any series of Existing Senior Notes at or prior to, and not thereafter (subject to applicable law), in the case of any series of Existing Senior Notes, the earliest of (i) the time of execution of the Supplemental Indenture (as defined below) relating to such series of Existing Senior Notes (which is expected to occur promptly after receipt of the Requisite Consents (as defined below) for such series), (ii) 5:00 p.m., New York City time, on September 13, 2022, unless extended by the Offerors in their sole discretion (provided the Consent Solicitation with respect to such series of Existing Senior Notes is also terminated as of such date and time) and (iii) the termination of the Consent Solicitation with respect to such series of Existing Senior Notes. The occurrence of such event with respect to a series of Existing Senior Notes is referred to as the "Withdrawal Deadline" for such series of Existing Senior Notes.
If the Exchange Offers are not subscribed in an amount that results in the Holdco Issuer issuing Intermediate Holdco Secured Notes in an aggregate principal amount equal to at least the Holdco Notes Amount as consideration to tendering holders of Existing Senior Notes accepted in the Exchange Offers, the applicable Exchange Consideration for each series of Existing Senior Notes of each tendering holder of Existing Senior Notes accepted in the Exchange Offers will be automatically reallocated such that (i) the remaining amount of Intermediate Holdco Secured Notes necessary to reach the Holdco Notes Amount will be issued to such tendering holders whose Existing Senior Notes have been validly tendered and accepted for purchase pursuant to the terms of the Exchange Offers and (ii) any tendering holder to which such reallocation is applied will have a corresponding dollar-for-dollar reduction in the amount of New First Lien Notes and New Second Lien Notes issued to such tendering holders (with such New First Lien Notes and New Second Lien Notes reduced pro rata in accordance with the allocation among such New Secured Notes set forth in the table above) (such reallocation, the "Exchange Consideration Reallocation"). The Holdco Issuer will determine the Exchange Consideration Reallocation in its sole discretion by calculating the percentage increase in the aggregate principal amount of Intermediate Holdco Secured Notes necessary to reach the Holdco Notes Amount and applying such percentage increase to the principal amount of Intermediate Holdco Secured Notes that would have been issued to such holder prior to any reallocation and having a corresponding dollar-for-dollar decrease in the New First Lien Notes and New Second Lien Notes that would have been issued to such holder prior to any reallocation. In addition, the Level 3 Tender Cap limits the maximum aggregate principal amount of the 8.50% Senior Notes due 2027 that may be exchanged at Acceptance Priority Level "3" to $500.0 million; accordingly, acceptance for tenders of any 8.50% 2027 Notes may be subject to proration at Acceptance Priority Level "3" if the aggregate principal amount of 8.50% 2027 Notes validly tendered would result in the aggregate principal amount of 8.50% 2027 Notes exceeding the Level 3 Tender Cap. Any 8.50% 2027 Notes not accepted at Acceptance Priority Level "3" as a result of proration will be exchanged at Acceptance Priority Level "11".
The Offerors expressly reserve the right, but are under no obligation, to increase or decrease the Maximum New Secured Notes Amount, the Maximum First Lien Notes Amount, the Maximum Second Lien Notes Amount, the Holdco Notes Amount and/or the Level 3 Tender Cap set forth in the table above, in each case, at any time, subject to applicable law and any consent rights of the Supporting Holders. This could result in the Offerors purchasing a greater or lesser aggregate principal amount of Existing Senior Notes in the Offers and issuing a greater or lesser aggregate principal amount of New Secured Notes. There can be no assurance that the Offerors will exercise their right to increase or decrease the Maximum New Secured Notes Amount, the Maximum First Lien Notes Amount, the Maximum Second Lien Notes Amount, the Holdco Notes Amount and/or the Level 3 Tender Cap. Further, the Offerors expressly reserve the right, but are under no obligation, to increase or decrease the amount of New First Lien Notes, New Second Lien Notes and/or Intermediate Holdco Secured Notes that comprise the Maximum New Secured Notes Amount and/or the Level 3 Tender Cap, as applicable, at any time, subject to applicable law and any consent rights of the Supporting Holders. This could result in the Offerors issuing a greater or lesser aggregate principal amount of New First Lien Notes, New Second Lien Notes and/or Intermediate Holdco Secured Notes. There can be no assurance that the Offerors will exercise their right to increase or decrease the aggregate principal amount of New First Lien Notes, New Second Lien Notes and/or Intermediate Holdco Secured Notes.
The Offerors will exchange any Existing Senior Notes that have been validly tendered at or prior to the Expiration Time and that they choose to accept for exchange, subject to all conditions to such Exchange Offer and Consent Solicitation having been either satisfied or waived by the Offerors, within three business days following the Expiration Time or as promptly as practicable thereafter (the settlement date of such exchange with respect to an Exchange Offer and Consent Solicitation being referred to as the "Settlement Date"), subject to the Maximum New Secured Notes Amount, the Exchange Consideration Reallocation, the Acceptance Priority Level and proration.
Subject to the Maximum New Secured Notes Amount, the Level 3 Tender Cap, and proration, all Existing Senior Notes of a series validly tendered at or before the Expiration Time having a higher Acceptance Priority Level will be accepted before any Existing Senior Notes of another series tendered at or before the Expiration Time having a lower Acceptance Priority Level are accepted, even if the Existing Senior Notes having a lower Acceptance Priority Level were tendered prior to the applicable Early Tender Time and the Existing Senior Notes having a higher Acceptance Priority Level were tendered after the Early Tender Time but on or prior to the Expiration Time. Accordingly, even if the Offers are fully subscribed such that the aggregate Exchange Consideration issuable in respect of Existing Senior Notes validly tendered equals at least the Maximum New Secured Notes Amount as of the applicable Early Tender Time, Existing Senior Notes validly tendered at or before the applicable Early Tender Time may be subject to proration if the Offerors accept Existing Senior Notes tendered after the applicable Early Tender Time but on or prior to the Expiration Time that have a higher Acceptance Priority Level than such Existing Senior Notes. In such a scenario, the Offerors will (assuming satisfaction or waiver of the conditions set forth in the Exchange Offer Memorandum with respect to the Offers) accept all validly tendered Existing Senior Notes and related consents, on or prior to the Expiration Time on a prorated basis based on the Acceptance Priority Level such that the aggregate Exchange Consideration equals the Maximum New Secured Notes Amount (subject to rounding down to the nearest $1,000). A Consent Solicitation with respect to a series of Existing Senior Notes will be terminated if either (i) the consents of holders of a majority in aggregate principal amount of such series of Existing Senior Notes outstanding (excluding any Existing Senior Notes held by the Company or its affiliates) (with respect to each series of Existing Senior Notes, the "Requisite Consents") for such series are not obtained, or (ii) such series is subject to proration in the related Offer, and in either such case, the applicable Proposed Amendments for such series of Existing Senior Notes will not become effective.
All Existing Senior Notes not accepted as a result of proration will be rejected from the applicable Offer and will be promptly returned to the tendering Eligible Holder.
Existing Senior Notes may be tendered and accepted for exchange only in principal amounts equal to minimum denominations of $2,000 and integral multiples of $1,000 in excess thereof, provided that the New Secured Notes will be issued with minimum denominations of $1,000 and integral multiples of $1,000 in excess thereof. If proration causes the Company to return less than the minimum denomination of a series of Existing Senior Notes to an Eligible Holder, then the Offerors will either accept all or reject all of the Existing Senior Notes of such series tendered by such Eligible Holder. The amount of New Secured Notes to be issued to any Eligible Holder will be rounded down to the nearest $1,000. Any fractional portion of New Secured Notes not received as a result of rounding down will be paid in cash.
If the Requisite Consents to the applicable Proposed Amendments are received and not revoked with respect to a series of Existing Senior Notes, the Company or BHA, as the case may be, and the trustee under the Existing Indenture governing such series of Existing Senior Notes are expected to execute a supplemental indenture to such Existing Indenture providing for the Proposed Amendments (with respect to any such series of Existing Senior Notes, a "Supplemental Indenture"), promptly after receipt of such Requisite Consents. The Supplemental Indenture will effect the Proposed Amendments only with respect to such series of Existing Senior Notes for which the applicable Requisite Consents were received and not revoked. The adoption of the Proposed Amendments with respect to any series of Existing Senior Notes is not conditioned upon the consummation of any other Consent Solicitation or adoption of the Proposed Amendments in respect of any other series of Existing Senior Notes or obtaining any Requisite Consent with respect to any other series of Existing Senior Notes. The failure to obtain the Requisite Consents with respect to any series of Existing Senior Notes will not affect the ability of the Company or BHA, as applicable, to enter into the Supplemental Indenture and cause the Proposed Amendments to become effective for any other series of Existing Senior Notes. If an Exchange Offer or the related Consent Solicitation with respect to a series of Existing Senior Notes is terminated or withdrawn, the Existing Indenture governing such series of Existing Senior Notes will remain in effect in its present form with respect to such series of Existing Senior Notes. However, if the Proposed Amendments for a series of Existing Senior Notes become operative, holders of such series of Existing Senior Notes who do not tender Existing Senior Notes will be bound by the applicable Proposed Amendments, meaning that their Existing Senior Notes will be governed by an Existing Indenture as amended by the applicable Supplemental Indenture.
Each Exchange Offer and Consent Solicitation is a separate offer and/or solicitation, and each may be individually amended, extended, terminated or withdrawn, subject to certain conditions and applicable law, at any time in the Offerors' sole discretion, subject to the consent rights of the Supporting Holders, and without amending, extending, terminating or withdrawing any other Exchange Offer or Consent Solicitation. No Offer is conditioned upon any minimum principal amount of Existing Senior Notes of any series being tendered nor the consummation of any other Offer or Consent Solicitation. Additionally, notwithstanding any other provision of the Offers, the Offerors' obligations to accept and exchange any of the Existing Senior Notes validly tendered pursuant to an Offer is subject to the satisfaction or waiver of certain conditions, as described in the Exchange Offer Memorandum, and the Offerors each expressly reserves its right, subject to applicable law, to terminate any Offer and/or Consent Solicitation at any time.
The Exchange Offers and Consent Solicitations are being made, and the applicable series of New Secured Notes are being offered, only to holders of the Existing Senior Notes who are either (a) persons other than "U.S. persons" as defined in Regulation S, and who agree to purchase the New Secured Notes outside of the United States, and who are otherwise in compliance with the requirements of Regulation S; or (b) persons who are reasonably believed to be both (i) "qualified institutional buyers" as defined in Rule 144A under the U.S. Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "Securities Act") and to whom the New Secured Notes are offered in the United States in a transaction not involving a public offering, pursuant to Section 4(a)(2) of the Securities Act and (ii) qualified purchasers (as defined in Section 2(a)(51) of the U.S. Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended; provided that, in each case, if such holder (i) is resident in Canada, such holder is required to complete, sign and submit to the exchange agent a Canadian holder form, which may be obtained from the information agent, or (ii) is in the European Economic Area or the United Kingdom, such holder is a "qualified investor" and is not a "retail investor". With respect to holders in the European Economic Area, a "retail investor" means a person who is one (or more) of: (i) a "retail client" as defined in point (11) of Article 4(1) of Directive 2014/65/EU (as amended, "MiFID II"); or (ii) a "customer" within the meaning of Directive (EU) 2016/97, where that customer would not qualify as a professional client as defined in point (10) of Article 4(1) of MiFID II; or (iii) not a "qualified investor" as defined in Regulation (EU) 2017/1129. The holders of Existing Senior Notes who have certified to the Offerors that they are eligible to participate in the Offers and Consent Solicitations pursuant to at least one of the foregoing conditions are referred to as "Eligible Holders." Eligible Holders may go to www.dfking.com/bhc to confirm their eligibility.
Full details of the terms and conditions of the Exchange Offers and the Consent Solicitations are described in the Exchange Offer Memorandum. The Exchange Offers and the Consent Solicitations are only being made pursuant to, and the information in this press release is qualified in its entirety by reference to, the Exchange Offer Memorandum, which is being sent by the Offerors to Eligible Holders of the Existing Senior Notes. Eligible Holders of the Existing Senior Notes are encouraged to read these documents, as they contain important information regarding the Exchange Offers and the Consent Solicitations. This press release is neither an offer to purchase nor a solicitation of an offer to buy any Existing Senior Notes in the Exchange Offers or the Consent Solicitations.
Requests for the Exchange Offer Memorandum and other documents relating to the Exchange Offers and the Consent Solicitations may be directed to D.F. King & Co., Inc., the exchange agent and information agent for the Offers, at (212) 232-3233 (for banks and brokers only) or (877) 478-5045 (toll-free) (for all others) or bhc@dfking.com.
None of the Company, the Holdco Issuer, any of their respective subsidiaries or affiliates, or any of their respective officers, boards of directors or directors, the dealer manager and solicitation agent, the exchange agent and information agent or any trustee is making any recommendation as to whether Eligible Holders should tender any Existing Senior Notes in response to the Exchange Offers or deliver any consents pursuant to the Consent Solicitations and no one has been authorized by any of them to make such a recommendation. Eligible holders must make their own decision as to whether to tender their Existing Senior Notes and deliver consents, and, if so, the principal amount of Existing Senior Notes as to which action is to be taken.
The Exchange Offers and the Consent Solicitations are not being made to Eligible Holders of Existing Senior Notes in any jurisdiction in which the making or acceptance thereof would not be in compliance with the securities, blue sky or other laws of such jurisdiction. In any jurisdiction in which the Exchange Offers and the Consent Solicitations are required to be made by a licensed broker or dealer, the Exchange Offers and the Consent Solicitations will be deemed to be made on behalf of the Company, the Holdco Issuer and BHA, as applicable, by the dealer manager and solicitation agent, or one or more registered brokers or dealers that are licensed under the laws of such jurisdiction.
The New Secured Notes have not been and will not be registered under the Securities Act, or any state securities laws and may not be offered or sold in the United States, except pursuant to an exemption from, or in a transaction not subject to, the registration requirements of the Securities Act and applicable state securities laws. The New Secured Notes have not been and will not be qualified for sale to the public by prospectus under applicable Canadian securities laws and, accordingly, any issuance of New Secured Notes in Canada will be made on a basis which is exempt from the prospectus requirements of such securities laws.
This press release shall not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy the New Secured Notes in the United States and shall not constitute an offer, solicitation or sale of the New Secured Notes in any jurisdiction where such offering or sale would be unlawful. There shall not be any sale of the New Secured Notes in any jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of such jurisdiction.
About Bausch Health Companies Inc.
Bausch Health Companies Inc. (NYSE/TSX: BHC) is a global diversified pharmaceutical company whose mission is to improve people's lives with our health care products. We develop, manufacture and market a range of products primarily in gastroenterology, hepatology, neurology, dermatology, international pharmaceuticals and eye health, through our approximately 88.7% ownership of Bausch + Lomb. With our leading durable brands, we are delivering on our commitments as we build an innovative company dedicated to advancing global health.
Forward-Looking Statements
This news release may contain forward-looking statements about the future performance of the Company, which may generally be identified by the use of the words "anticipates," "hopes," "expects," "intends," "plans," "should," "could," "would," "may," "believes," "subject to" and variations or similar expressions. These statements are based upon the current expectations and beliefs of management and are subject to certain risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those described in the forward-looking statements. Actual results are subject to other risks and uncertainties that relate more broadly to the Company's overall business, including those more fully described in the Company's most recent annual report on Form 10-K and detailed from time to time in the Company's other filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and the Canadian securities administrators, which factors are incorporated herein by reference.
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FARMINGTON, Conn., Oct. 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Horizon Technology Finance Corporation (NASDAQ: HRZN) ("Horizon" or the "Company"), a leading specialty finance company that provides capital in the form of secured loans to venture capital backed companies in the technology, life science, healthcare information and services and sustainability industries, today announced that it priced its loan securitization.
Transaction Summary
The Horizon Funding Trust 2022-1 securitization is a private securitization under Rule 144A and to persons outside the United States pursuant to Regulation S under the Securities Act in which Horizon expects to sell a pool of loans with an aggregate principal balance of approximately $160 million to a securitization trust and receive proceeds from the issuance and sale of $100 million aggregate principal amount of 7.6878% rated notes (the "Notes"). Following pricing, total proceeds, including cash and securities, are expected to be $98.8 million before fees and expenses. A breakdown of proceeds and related descriptions is below. The offering is expected to close on November 9, 2022, subject to customary closing conditions.
Horizon Q4 2022 Securitization Expected Proceeds (in millions)
Principal Balance
The Horizon Funding Trust 2022-1 securitization transaction includes approximately $160 million in aggregate principal balance of loans across the full credit spectrum.
Reserve Account Funding
The company expects to fund a reserve account in an amount equal to 0.75% of the principal balance as additional credit enhancement for the rated notes.
Fees and Expenses
Fees and expenses for the transaction are expected to include underwriting fees and other transaction expenses.
The transaction is scheduled to close on November 9, 2022, subject to customary closing conditions.
The notes will not be registered under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "Securities Act"), or any state securities laws, and may not be offered or sold in the United States absent registration or an applicable exemption from, or a transaction not subject to, the registration requirements of the Securities Act and applicable state securities laws. The notes were offered and are only being sold to qualified institutional buyers under Rule 144A under the Securities Act and to persons outside the United States pursuant to Regulation S under the Securities Act.
This press release is not an offer to sell, nor a solicitation of an offer to buy, any securities, nor shall there be any sale of these securities in any state or jurisdiction in which the offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of such state or jurisdiction.
About Horizon Technology Finance
Horizon Technology Finance Corporation (NASDAQ: HRZN) is a leading specialty finance company that provides capital in the form of secured loans to venture capital backed companies in the technology, life science, healthcare information and services, and sustainability industries. The investment objective of Horizon is to maximize its investment portfolio's return by generating current income from the debt investments it makes and capital appreciation from the warrants it receives when making such debt investments. Horizon is headquartered in Farmington, Connecticut, with a regional office in Pleasanton, California, and investment professionals located in Austin, Texas, Chicago, Illinois, Reston, Virginia and Portland, Maine. To learn more, please visit horizontechfinance.com.
Forward-Looking Statements
Statements included herein may constitute "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Statements other than statements of historical facts included in this press release may constitute forward-looking statements and are not guarantees of future performance, condition or results and involve a number of risks and uncertainties. Actual results may differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements as a result of a number of factors, including those described from time to time in Horizon's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Horizon undertakes no duty to update any forward-looking statement made herein. All forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this press release.
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Board now comprised of three women leaders spanning a variety of service lines
NEW YORK, Oct. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Mazars, a leading audit, tax and advisory firm in the US, today announced the appointment of Michael Coletti, Laura Peth and Karine Philippon to its Executive Board, representing the Manufacturing and Distribution, Healthcare and Technology Practices, respectively. Lisa Osofsky, retains her board seat, and this reelection brings the number of women on the board to three, a tangible demonstration of the firm's focus on building a leadership team with a diverse range of experiences and perspectives.
Marty Garland was named Office Managing Partner for the firm's Pennsylvania office. Marty is an audit Partner in our financial services group and focuses on the insurance industry. As the Pennsylvania Office Managing Partner, he'll focus on supporting clients across key sectors, while continuing to grow and develop the Mazars team in the Pennsylvania market.
"The new members of the Executive Board and Lisa's reelection ensure that Mazars offers a diverse range of skills, experience and capabilities. We are deeply committed to growing with our international and domestic clients and team members. Marty, as Office Managing Partner, will continue to build our presence in the important Pennsylvania market, ensuring exceptional service to clients in our focus industries," said Victor Wahba, Mazars in the US Chairman and CEO.
About our new leaders
Michael specializes in delivering advisory, audit, accounting and tax services to domestic and international industrial, food and beverage, and consumer products companies in the manufacturing and distribution segment. With 20 years of experience, Michael advises clients on exit strategies, succession planning and restructuring, assisting with M&A transactions on both the buy and sell sides. Additionally, he has experience relating to contractual arrangements, gross profit improvement analysis, costing and valuation of inventory, as well as debt and equity transactions.
Based in the Philadelphia area, Marty is a core member of Mazars' Insurance Audit Services team, with more than 17 years of experience providing leadership and technical skills in audit, internal audit, technical consulting and accounting engagements for clients across the insurance and reinsurance sector. He leads GAAP, statutory and IFRS audits, for both public and private companies, specializing in property and casualty, reinsurance, workers' compensation, and life and health.
Lisa is a senior partner and the leader of our Private Client Services Practice. Lisa's experience encompasses assisting clients with integrated tax, financial, philanthropic and estate planning, and she's a trusted advisor to individuals, entrepreneurs and family groups. She has served in various leadership positions throughout her tenure and is also a frequent speaker on various topics for women's leadership programs and industry-related seminars.
Laura is the Office Managing Principal of Mazars' Sacramento office. She has a proven track record of delivering innovative and strategic organizational and operational efficiencies through compliance initiatives, as well as clinical and quality improvements on behalf of numerous healthcare organizations. For over 15 years, she's worked in the auditing and consulting field focusing on performance monitoring and management, compliance, audit, risk management, program evaluation, clinical and quality outcomes, and process improvement.
Karine has more than 15 years of experience in public accounting and is the Global and National Technology & Media Practice Leader, as well as the Los Angeles Office Managing Partner. Karine focuses on assisting clients with business acquisitions and audits of middle-market to multinational publicly traded corporations under IFRS, US GAAP and French GAAP. She has an extensive background serving technology, media, manufacturing and distribution companies as well as service organizations.
Karine has assisted start-up and emerging growth companies with audit and consulting services as they grew into larger companies, raised capital and prepared for their exit strategy. She also has extensive experience assisting businesses in their international expansions.
For more information on Mazars in the US, please visit https://www.mazars.us.
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Beth More, Marketing Director, Mazars USA LLP, beth.more@mazarsusa.com
Mazars USA LLP is an independent member firm of Mazars Group, an international audit, tax and advisory organization with operations in over 90 countries. With roots going back to 1921 in the US, the firm has significant national presence in strategic geographies, providing seamless access to 28,000+ professionals around the world. Our industry specialists deliver tailored services to a wide range of clients across sectors, including individuals, high-growth emerging companies, privately-owned businesses and large enterprises.
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SEATTLE, Jan. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Quark Expeditions, the global leader in polar adventures, has announced a brand-new cutting-edge Greenland itinerary constructed around Ultramarine's two twin-engine helicopters—and brought to life with local Greenlandic partners, enabling guests to enjoy the most innovative itinerary in Quark Expeditions' 32-year history. The 11-day Greenland Explorer: Sail and Soar the Alpine Arctic will launch in 2024.
"Being able to develop this itinerary in full collaboration with local partners in Greenland ensures our guests can enjoy truly authentic experiences no one else can provide, such as Tundra to Table: Inuit Culinary Experience and Greenland Camping along the Tasermiut Fjord," said Josh Weidman, Director of Product for Quark Expeditions. "The other gems in this new itinerary are Ultramarine's two twin-engine helicopters, which enable our expedition team to take guests to areas in South Greenland no one else can where they'll choose from the most robust portfolio of off-ship adventures in the Arctic. It's our long-standing partnerships with local Greenlanders, and our dedicated expedition team—the best in the industry—that make us the experts in Greenland adventure."
Itinerary highlights:
- The most helicopter activities in Greenland:
- Authentic Greenland Cultural Immersion:
- The Stunning Northern Lights:
Guests can book Greenland Explorer: Sail and Soar the Alpine Arctic now and get 20% off, plus an additional 10% if they pay in full at time of booking.
About Quark Expeditions: Specializing exclusively in expeditions to Antarctica and the Arctic, Quark Expeditions® has been the leading innovator of polar adventure since the company took the first group of consumer travelers to the North Pole in 1991. Quark Expeditions has been innovating ever since. With a diverse fleet of specially-equipped small expedition vessels and icebreakers—some of them equipped with helicopters—Quark Expeditions delivers deeply immersive polar experiences—and is able to take guests deeper into the Polar Regions than anyone else. Led by passionate and seasoned expedition teams, including scientists, wildlife experts and researchers, Quark Expeditions offers an onboard program that enriches the passenger experience.
About Ultramarine:
The technologically-advanced Ultramarine, the newest addition to the Quark Expeditions fleet, is a game-changer in polar exploration. Equipped with two twin-engine Airbus 145 helicopters, 20 quick-launching Zodiacs and the largest portfolio of off-ship adventure options in the industry, Ultramarine changes the way guests explore the Polar Regions. Other features include a spa, sauna with floor-to-ceiling windows, fitness centre, yoga space, spacious rooms and two restaurants plus a lounge and presentation theatre. Ultramarine has been designed with advanced sustainability systems that help preserve the pristine Polar Regions for the next generation of explorers. Ultramarine has an Ice Class rating of 1A+ and Polar Class rating of PC6, which contribute to the vessel's superior standards of safety standard. The ship's innovative sustainability features, which help reduce its environmental footprint, include a micro auto gasification system (MAGS), which is capable of converting onboard waste into energy, eliminating the need for the transportation of waste.
About Travelopia: Travelopia is one of the world's leading specialist travel groups. A pioneer in the experiential travel sector with a portfolio consisting of more than 50 independently operated brands, most of which are leaders in their sector. From sailing adventures, safaris and sports tours, to Arctic expeditions, each brand is diverse and focused on creating unforgettable experiences for customers across the world.
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The Bath Interact Club gave the Lima Rotarians a glimpse at what they have been doing this past school year.
The Rotary Club sponsors the Interact Club which promotes their motto of Service above Self. Some of the volunteerism that the students participate in include helping at the West Ohio Food Bank; with the Night to Shine, a prom for people with disabilities; the Special Needs Christmas Party; and recently put on a mock crash for the Bath Students before prom. The seniors say they have learned a lot through the Interact Club during the variety of community service projects that they do.
“I think selflessness is a big part of it,” says Kendal Doyle, Treasurer, Bath Interact Club. “As well as the friendship that I have made in the club. Because going and doing these projects together it just kinds of helps form a similar bond and it helps you enjoy volunteering.”
“I have learned a lot of selflessness devoting my time. Giving up things I want to do, so I can help in the community and to not take things for granted,” adds Kalie Kitchen, President, Bath Interact Club.
The Interact Club also holds a pinning ceremony for the members that have completed 24 hours of volunteering this past year.
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BEIRUT (AP) — A Lebanese judge on Thursday rescinded a travel ban she had placed on the country’s embattled central bank governor, clearing the way for him to travel to Paris for a scheduled hearing with French prosecutors next month.
Judge Ghada Aoun issued a travel ban against Riad Salameh in January 2022, against the backdrop of a lawsuit accusing him of embezzlement and dereliction of duty during the country’s financial meltdown.
The ban could have prevented Salameh from traveling to Paris to appear at a scheduled hearing on May 16 before French prosecutors, who have opened their own investigation into alleged money laundering involving the governor.
Aoun had told The Associated Press on Wednesday that she planned to rescind the ban. On Thursday, a judicial official who spoke on condition of anonymity because he was not authorized to speak to the press, confirmed that she rescinded the ban and that the General Security agency, responsible for border control, had been notified.
Salameh’s lawyer in France and a spokesperson for the Lebanese central bank did not immediately respond to inquiries as to whether Salameh had been notified that the travel ban was lifted and whether he would travel to France for the scheduled hearing.
A delegation of European investigators from France, Germany, and Luxembourg arrived in Beirut in January to interrogate Salameh and others from Lebanon’s financial and banking sector, some of them his close associates, in a money laundering investigation of some $330 million. The investigators are slated to return to Lebanon later this month.
In March last year, authorities in the three countries froze more than $130 million in assets linked to the investigation.
Salameh — who has been in office for nearly three decades, with his term set to expire in July — was once touted as the guardian of Lebanon’s monetary stability and praised for steering the country’s finances through post-war recovery and bouts of unrest. But he has come under intense scrutiny since the small Mediterranean nation’s economic meltdown began in late 2019, with many experts now questioning his monetary policies.
The Lebanese pound, which was for many years pegged to the dollar at a rate of 1,500 pounds to $1, now trades at close to 100,000 pounds for $1 on the black market, which is the operational exchange rate for conducting most business, while the official rate is set at 15,000 pounds to the dollar. | https://phl17.com/news/international/ap-international/lebanese-judge-lifts-travel-ban-from-central-bank-governor/ | 2023-04-13 23:06:42 | 0 | https://phl17.com/news/international/ap-international/lebanese-judge-lifts-travel-ban-from-central-bank-governor/ |
NEW YORK, Sept. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Jakubowitz Law announces that a securities fraud class action lawsuit has commenced on behalf of shareholders of Kiromic BioPharma, Inc. (NASDAQ: KRBP).
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This lawsuit is on behalf of a class consisting of persons and entities that purchased or otherwise acquired: (a) Kiromic common stock issued in connection with the Company's public offering that closed on July 2, 2021 and/or (b) Kiromic common stock between June 25, 2021 and August 13, 2021, both dates inclusive.
Shareholders interested in acting as a lead plaintiff representing the class of wronged shareholders have until October 4, 2022 to petition the court. Your ability to share in any recovery doesn't require that you serve as a lead plaintiff.
The complaint alleges that the registration statement and prospectus issued in connection with the Company's public offering that closed on July 2, 2021 (the "Offering Documents") failed to disclose that the Food and Drug Administration ("FDA") had, prior to the filing of these documents, imposed a clinical hold on the Company's Investigational New Drug ("IND") applications for its two new drug candidates. Given that the offering closed on July 2, 2021, more than thirty (30) days after the Company submitted the IND applications for its two immunotherapy product candidates, investors were assured that no clinical hold had been issued and clinical trials would commence.
Jakubowitz Law is vigorous in pursuit of justice for shareholders who have been the victim of securities fraud. Attorney advertising. Prior results do not guarantee similar outcomes.
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Follow live coverage of Hood River and The Dalles athletes in the OSAA State Championships at Hayward Field in Eugene, Ore. The 4A/5A/6A schools begin finals today. Field events began at 9 a.m. and running events are slated to start at 12:30 p.m. with the 4A girls 4x100m Relay.
5A GIRLS TRIPLE JUMP RESULTS UPDATED. See below 5A Girls 1500m.
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Saturday, 3:25 p.m.
5A Boys Pole Vault
The Dalles’ pole vaulter Taylor Morehouse came into the state championships with the highest recorded height of the season at 15-feet. Morehouse’s first attempt at 13-feet was successful.
Saturday, 1:54 p.m.
5A Boys 1500m
The Dalles’ Juan Diego Contreras and Hood River’s Elliot Hawley ran in the 5A boys 1500m race. Contreras finished sixth overall and a time of 4:04.45, HRV’s Hawley came in behind him with a time of 4:08.72.
Saturday, 1:42 p.m.
5A Girls 1500m
Hood River distance runners Phoebe Wood and Maeve Woodruff qualified for the finals in the 5A girls 1500m. Woodruff finished 11th with a time of 5:06.49, and Wood followed her with a time of 5:06.51.
Saturday, 1:32 p.m.
5A Girls Triple Jump
The Dalles’ jumper Zoe Dunn is trying to best her second place finish in the 5A girls long jump yesterday. Dunn entered the competition with the third longest jump this season in 5A. After a scratch on her first attempt, Dunn managed a jump of 36’ 5.75” for a second place finish.
Saturday, 12:42 p.m.
5A Girls 4x100m (timed finals)
Prior to the race, The Dalles’ girls 4x100m relay team held the second fastest time in 5A, behind Thurston. Lilly Adams, Madelyn Harrison, Zoe Dunn, Amyrah Hill finished fourth overall in the timed finals with a time of 50.848 seconds — 0.006 seconds behind third place, Silverton.
Saturday, 11:30 a.m.
5A Boys Triple Jump
Hood River jumper Shaw Burns competes in his second event at the state championships in Eugene, Ore. Burns failed to make the finals in the 100m dash, but placed 11th in the 5A boys triple jump with a jump of 39' 8.75". | https://www.columbiagorgenews.com/hoodriver/live-day-2-osaa-hs-state-championships/article_b8af6cda-d92e-11ec-b077-6f4a385f476b.html | 2022-05-22 03:57:00 | 0 | https://www.columbiagorgenews.com/hoodriver/live-day-2-osaa-hs-state-championships/article_b8af6cda-d92e-11ec-b077-6f4a385f476b.html |
In Russia-Ukraine war, more disastrous path could lie ahead
The Associated Press
One year after President Vladimir Putin launched his invasion of Ukraine both countries are preparing for offensives that could set the stage for a potentially even more disastrous phase of the war.
Russia has intensified its push to capture all of the Donbas in Ukraine’s eastern industrial heartland.
Kyiv and its Western allies also say Moscow could try to launch a wider and more ambitious attack elsewhere along the front line.
Ukraine is waiting for battle tanks and other new weapons from the West to reclaim occupied areas.
What’s nowhere in sight is a settlement of Europe’s biggest conflict since World War II.
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GUANGZHOU, China, Oct. 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The 132nd China Import and Export Fair, also known as Canton Fair, kicked off on Oct. 15th, featuring a wealth of high-end outdoor tourism products brimming with quality and innovation, adding luster to the outdoor entertainment and leisure industry. As more and more people around the world prefer to take exercises and go on a trip in the nature, the ongoing 132nd Canton Fair provides a series of quality outdoor choices.
GUANG ZHOU AOKING LEATHER CO., LTD. ("AOKING") brought two innovative design product categories—fashion leisure and fashion business series—at this Canton Fair, adopting a design theme of hope and integrating business products with fashion, breaking the dull style of traditional business series of past. On the basis of the traditional storage function, the backpack products it showcases pay more attention to the comfort, reduce the weight of the backpack, and provide consumers with charging, epidemic protection, and convenience for the office. After further technological innovation, AOKING allows backpacks to provide customers with more possibilities.
AOKING's original new products are made with both Chinese characteristics and market trends applied. With excellent products, AOKING quickly won the recognition of the market. Having participated in the Canton Fair for nearly 20 years, the exhibitor has also won many awards such as the Canton Fair's Green Booth Award and Design Innovation Award.
ANHUI LIGHT INDUSTRIES INTERNATIONAL CO., brought a standing inflatable surf skateboard. Made by exquisite manual craft, the surf skateboard is durable, convenient for storage, and suitable for water skiing at any time, providing sports lovers an intimate experience with the sea.
Hebei Loto Garment Co., Ltd presented its ski jacket. The jacket is designed with shoulder stitching to increase the possibility of individual product changes, and to increase the variety of styles through color adjustment. To reduce the pressure on the environment, its fabric contains 52% eco-friendly renewable polyester and is treated with Rudolph fluoride-free bio-repellent.
About 20,000 outdoor equipment and outfits are available for exploration; please register via https://www.cantonfair.org.cn/en-US/register/index?utm_source=rwyx#/foreign-email
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Kealy Shields joins Mother Goose to help wrap up summer reading
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – Mother Goose brought in a little help to wrap up the final week of the Columbus Lowndes County Public Library’s Summer Reading Program.
Our own Kealy Shields read to the children, and she even joined them and Mother Goose in singing a few songs and dancing the Hokey Pokey.
The Summer Reading Program is designed to get children into the Library and develop their love for reading at an early age.
Around 80 young readers joined in the fun.
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US Marshals capture ex-Marine, most wanted murder suspect in Central America
(Gray News) - An ex-Marine and a most wanted fugitive for the alleged murder of his girlfriend has been arrested in Central America.
Raymond McLeod, 37, was arrested on Monday in El Salvador. The U.S. Marshals Service said the team had received a tip that McLeod had been teaching English at a school in Sonsonate.
Authorities said McLeod confirmed his identity to members of the U.S. Marshals team and members of the U.S. Embassy. They were on the ground with the El Salvadoran police when they took him into custody.
“I am extremely gratified to hear the news of Raymond McLeod’s arrest without incident,” said U.S. Marshals Director Ronald Davis.
McLeod was on the U.S. Marshals 15 most wanted list for allegedly killing his girlfriend, 30-year-old Krystal Mitchell, in 2016.
Authorities said Mitchell was found dead at an acquaintance’s residence in San Diego. The couple was visiting friends at the time of the incident.
During the investigation, police said they found evidence of a struggle and that McLeod was the last person to see Mitchell alive.
The San Diego District Attorney’s Office charged McLeod with murder, and a warrant was issued for his arrest. In December 2016, authorities asked the U.S. Marshals to join the search and lead the fugitive investigation for McLeod.
“It is our sincere hope that his capture brings some sense of relief to Krystal Mitchell’s family, especially her mother, Josephine Wentzel, who has worked so diligently with law enforcement these past years to see this day of justice arrive,” Davis said.
The U.S. Marshals and San Diego police said they believed McLeod fled through Mexico to Central America after Mitchell’s death. His last reported locations were in Belize in 2018 and Guatemala in 2017.
Officials said the U.S. Marshals intensified the search for the former Marine in April 2021, offering a reward of up to $50,000 for information leading to his capture.
The U.S. Marshals Service said McLeod would be deported to San Diego to face the charges against him.
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Scientists declare 2 Hawaii volcanoes have stopped erupting
U.S. scientists declared Tuesday that two active Hawaii volcanoes — one where lava destroyed hundreds of homes in 2018 and another where lava recently stalled before reaching a crucial Big Island highway — have stopped erupting.
Video above: Mauna Loa volcano eruption during sunrise
“Kilauea is no longer erupting,” the U.S. Geological Survey's Hawaiian Volcano Observatory said in a statement Tuesday, followed by a separate one saying, “Mauna Loa is no longer erupting.”
Alert levels for both volcanoes were reduced from watch to advisory.
Mauna Loa began spewing molten rock Nov. 27 after being quiet for 38 years, drawing onlookers to take in the incandescent spectacle, and setting some nerves on edge early on among people who’ve lived through destructive eruptions.
Video below: Helicopter video of Mauna Loa eruption
Lava-viewers in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park enjoyed the added rare marvel of being able to see Mauna Loa's smaller neighbor, Kilauea, erupting at the same time.
Kilauea has been erupting since September 2021. A 2018 Kilauea eruption destroyed more than 700 residences.
Mauna Loa lava didn't pose a threat to any communities, but got within 1.7 miles of a major highway that connects the east and west sides of the island. | https://www.wmur.com/article/scientists-declare-two-hawaii-volcanoes-no-longer-erupting/42231823 | 2022-12-13 21:00:59 | 0 | https://www.wmur.com/article/scientists-declare-two-hawaii-volcanoes-no-longer-erupting/42231823 |
NEW YORK, June 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- InvestorsObserver issues critical PriceWatch Alerts for NIO, HOOD, SOFI, ATHM, and BRDS.
To see how InvestorsObserver's proprietary scoring system rates these stocks, view the InvestorsObserver's PriceWatch Alert by selecting the corresponding link.
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- SOFI: https://www.investorsobserver.com/lp/pr-stocks-lp-2/?symbol=SOFI&prnumber=062820225
- ATHM: https://www.investorsobserver.com/lp/pr-stocks-lp-2/?symbol=ATHM&prnumber=062820225
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BOSTON (AP) — A subsidiary of health care company Johnson & Johnson has agreed to pay nearly $10 million to settle allegations that it violated federal and state law by providing free products to a surgeon to induce him to use its products in procedures, prosecutors said Friday.
Under the settlement with DePuy Synthes, the company acknowledges and accepts responsibility for giving the surgeon implants and instruments for spinal surgeries from 2013 though 2018, federal prosecutors said.
“We have fully cooperated with the government throughout its investigation of the allegations and were credited for that cooperation in the settlement,” Johnson & Johnson said in a statement. “This settlement avoids further lengthy legal processes. We are committed to ensuring our employees conduct business in a way that complies with our credo and with all laws and regulations.”
DePuy, headquartered in Raynham, Massachusetts, manufactures and distributes medical devices including spinal implants.
The surgeon, whose name was redacted in the agreement, performed more than 20 operations over the course of multiple trips to Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Lebanon, the United Arab Emirates and Qatar, during which he used about $100,000 worth of DePuy products that company sales representatives had provided to him.
The surgeon and the hospitals in which the procedures were performed did not pay for the products.
Prosecutors said DePuy provided them to induce the surgeon to use the company’s products in spine surgeries performed on Medicare and Medicaid patients in Massachusetts in violation of the Anti-Kickback Statute, which is intended to ensure that medical providers’ judgments are are based on the best interests of patients and not compromised by improper financial incentives.
“Unlawful kickbacks can severely distort medical judgment as well as the market for medical devices,” U.S. Attorney for Massachusetts Rachael Rollins said in a statement. “The millions of patients that depend on our health care system deserve untainted medical decisions.”
About $7.2 million of the $9.75 million settlement will go to the federal government, and about $2.5 million to the state. More than $1.8 million of the federal portion will go to the whistleblower who brought the original suit in 2017 under a legal provision that lets private parties sue on behalf of the government and share in any recovery. | https://www.koin.com/news/business/ap-business/ap-jj-subsidiary-to-pay-9-75m-to-resolve-kickback-allegations/ | 2023-01-21 11:32:04 | 0 | https://www.koin.com/news/business/ap-business/ap-jj-subsidiary-to-pay-9-75m-to-resolve-kickback-allegations/ |
DriveWealth Makes Options Trading Easy and Smart for Its Partners
NEW YORK, July 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- DriveWealth, LLC, a global fintech and pioneer in fractional investing, announced today the launch of options trading in its platform used by hundreds of partners around the world. DriveWealth is now enabling access to trade options against stock and ETF securities through its API.
Options trading is the practice of buying or selling options contracts – the agreements that give the options holder the choice to buy or sell a collection of underlying securities at a set price by a specific date.
"Options trading is one of the more complex investing products our partners can offer to their customers," noted Bob Cortright, CEO and Founder of DriveWealth. "Our team of experts from the intersection of financial services and technology streamlines this process and makes it easy for our partners to launch options trading."
In navigating the complexity of options trading, DriveWealth has done the heavy lifting for its partners. DriveWealth has built many of the components needed to offer options trading, such as market data, order execution, clearing and settlement, commissions, exercise and assignment, tax reporting and more.
Specifically, what differentiates DriveWealth's options trading product is its commitment to three key areas:
- Options Trading Strategies. DriveWealth supports the most popular options trading strategies with the ability to diversify, speculate, hedge, and use leverage through buying calls and put options contracts.
- Simplified Risk Management. DriveWealth helps ensure customers – and partner firms – don't end up in a challenging situation. With a built-in Options Approval Matrix, Pre-Trade Checks and automated Expiration Day Liquidation process, DriveWealth has its partners covered.
- Regulatory Reporting. DriveWealth manages a range of US regulatory reporting for partners, so they can focus on user adoption and growth.
"We will collaborate with you throughout the full lifecycle of enabling options trading for your customers, from product design, operations, to compliance," said Cortright. "We are committed to helping you succeed."
You can learn more about DriveWealth's options trading product and get in touch here: https://www.drivewealth.com/products/options
About DriveWealth: DriveWealth, a global fintech investment rail and pioneer of fractional equities trading, is a visionary technology company that empowers more than 100 partners around the world to engage their customers by placing the markets in the palm of their hands. We believe the future is fractional, transactional and mobile. Every mobile device should be a gateway to accessing investing and savings products, services, advice, and assistance for global citizens of all ages, wealth stages, and levels of financial expertise. DriveWealth's consultative support and cloud-based, modern technology platform allow partners to seamlessly offer branded investing experiences to drive customer acquisition, loyalty, retention, and revenue growth. For more information, please visit drivewealth.com or connect with us on Twitter @DriveWealth or on LinkedIn.
Important Risks
This product is provided by DriveWealth, LLC, DriveWealth, LLC provides financial brokerage services, specifically, clearing and custodial services to customers of its introducing partners. The Firm supports products such as: equities, fixed income, mutual funds and options. DriveWealth serves customers worldwide.
Options carry significant risk and are not suitable for all investors. Options trading may expose investors to potentially rapid and substantial losses. Individuals should not enter into an options transaction until they have read and understand the Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options, also known as the options disclosure document ("ODD"), issued by the Options Clearing Corporation. The ODD outlines the purposes and risks of options transactions and can be found here.
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2022 awards increase competitive-integrated employment
EAST HANOVER, N.J., Feb. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Kessler Foundation approved approximately $1 million in grants in 2022 to support initiatives that promote the inclusion of people with disabilities in the workplace. The Foundation allocated its majority of funding to two categories: Signature Employment Grants and Community Employment Grants. The remaining funds were awarded to Foundation Directed Grants, Special Initiative Grants, and Emergency Relief Grants. Since 2005, the Foundation's Center for Grantmaking has awarded more than $50 million to nonprofit programs that expand employment opportunities for people with disabilities striving to work, adding diversity to American workplaces, and boosting productivity.
"In our society, work often defines who we are, and how we are perceived by others," said Elaine E. Katz, MS, CCC-SLP, senior vice president for grants and communications at Kessler Foundation. "Because participating in the workplace has many benefits, both tangible and intangible, Kessler Foundation focuses its grantmaking on expanding employment opportunities for people with disabilities, and addresses employment outcomes through its rehabilitation research."
Signature Employment Grants
Nearly $500,000 in Signature Employment Grants have been conferred to launch two initiatives in 2023 for projects targeting unemployment issues for people with disabilities identified by the Foundation. "Creating innovative ideas to increase competitive-integrated employment is the most important focus for signature employment grants," said Katz. The National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation (Washington, DC) is one of this year's grantees. Through community collaboratives, the association plans to deliver sequenced training, employment, and advancement opportunities for a hospitality career path. The other grantee, University of Massachusetts Boston, Institute for Community Inclusion, intends to enable teams of employment consultants and their managers to examine techniques and procedures, set goals, and take action to improve the implementation of research-based employment supports. Integrating these measures will improve the employment outcomes of job seekers.
Community Employment Grants
In 2022, the Foundation also distributed $260,000 in Community Employment Grants for eight programs that will fund a range of on-site and virtual employment-related supports and workforce development. These grants deliver New Jersey organizations the means to run programs such as counseling and financial assistance, work-readiness training, and remote instruction in assistive technology. "Our grants support model initiatives that help pave new directions for increasing inclusion and participation rates of people with disabilities," said Katz.
Foundation Directed Grants
The balance of the Foundation's 2022 grants supported funding to target and bring awareness to systemic gaps and barriers faced by individuals with disabilities in gainful employment. This is accomplished through webinars, sharing of survey data, news, and policies from experts in the field.
For a complete listing of all our 2022 grants, click here.
For information on our available grants and cycle for 2023, click Center for Grantmaking.
About Kessler Foundation
Kessler Foundation, a major nonprofit organization in the field of disability, is a global leader in rehabilitation research that seeks to improve cognition, mobility, and long-term outcomes, including employment, for people with neurological disabilities caused by diseases and injuries of the brain and spinal cord. Kessler Foundation leads the nation in funding innovative programs that expand opportunities for employment for people with disabilities. For more information, visit KesslerFoundation.org.
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DURHAM, N.C. (AP) — Mike Krzyzewski is savoring the first taste of life after a Hall of Fame coaching career at Duke.
The 75-year-old has spent time with family, travel and a new puppy in the two months since his coaching retirement. The magnitude of that change hit home during his granddaughter’s recent high school graduation.
“Eight of my grandchildren were there. And usually graduations can sometimes be long, but it was beautiful,” Krzyzewski said Wednesday. “I was driving home with my wife Mickie … and I said, ‘It was interesting. I only thought about that.’
“And for most of my life, wherever I was at, I was never completely where I was at. You’re always thinking of something else. And I like that.”
The coach was back at the annual K Academy adult fantasy basketball camp on Wednesday. Krzyzewski said he’s still traveling for speaking engagements and taking time to answer correspondence.
Krzyzewski’s final season included reaching 1,202 career victories and a 13th Final Four — both records — before losing to rival North Carolina in early April.
“He’s at peace. He’s in a great spot,” new Blue Devils coach and designated successor Jon Scheyer said, pausing to ask: “Was he talking about his dog?”
That would be a silver Labrador named Coach, presented at the team’s postseason awards ceremony. Krzyzewski pulled out his cell phone to proudly show off pictures of the roughly 4-month-old pup, who is working with Krzyzewski and a trainer.
This is part of a new life away from the sideline.
“You’re not thinking of everybody,” Krzyzewski said. “You’re thinking of you and your family, and whatever responsibility that you want, not the responsibilities that you may just have to do. That keeps you fresh.”
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THEATER
A Big Day for Baseball: A Magic Tree House Adventure: Jack and Annie are back in this musical journey, based on the book “A Big Day for Baseball” from the acclaimed Magic Tree House series by Mary Pope Osborne. 10:15 a.m.; March 17-18; Orlando Shakes, 812 E. Rollins St. in Orlando; $12-$18; 407-447-1700; orlandoshakes.org
Broadway ¡Vivo!: Closing out this season’s Cypress Bank & Trust Courtyard Cabaret Series with a bang is Broadway ¡Vivo!, a vibrant tribute to the enduring legacy that Latinx artists have contributed. 8 p.m.; March 17-19; Orlando Shakes, 812 E. Rollins St. in Orlando; $35; 407-447-1700; orlandoshakes.org
Descolonizarte TEATRO Presents Our Lady of the Tortilla / Nuestra Señora de la Tortilla: This comedy tells the story of an intergenerational, Latinx family in the U.S. 7:30 p.m.; March 17; Fringe Art Space, 812 E. Rollins St., Suite 300, in Orlando; 407-648-0077; orlandoatplay.com
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Disney’s High School Musical, Jr. Auditions: We encourage actors up to age 20 to audition so that we will have the greatest latitude possible in casting the show. 6:30 p.m.; March 21; Wayne Densch Performing Arts Center, 201 S. Magnolia Ave. in Sanford; 407-321-8111; orlandoatplay.com
Fame Orlando: 9 a.m.; March 18; Hard Rock Live Orlando, 6050 Universal Blvd. in Orlando; $39
Orange Blossom Opry Superstar Showcase Contest: Be a part of the all-new 2023 Orange Blossom Opry’s Thursday Night Showcase. 7 p.m.; March 23; Orange Blossom Opry, 16439 S.E. 138th Terrace in Weirsdale; $18-$28; obopry.com
Spotlight Cabaret Series: Natalie Doliner debuts a brand-new solo cabaret. 7:30 p.m.; March 22; The Winter Park Playhouse, 711 Orange Ave., Suite C, in Winter Park; $10-$20; 407-645-0145; orlandoatplay.com
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100 Years of Broadway: History, Drama & Song: 1:30 p.m.; March 17; Rath Senior ConNEXTions Center, 934 South Blvd. in Lakeland; $60; 863-220-7002; TheRathCenter.org
Murder on the Orient Express: Just after midnight, a snowdrift stops the Orient Express in its tracks. The next morning, an American tycoon lies dead in his compartment, stabbed a dozen times, his door locked from the inside. 7:30 p.m.; March 17-19; Ritz Theater at the Wayne Densch Performing Arts Center, 201 S. Magnolia Ave. in Sanford; $22-$27; 407-321-8111; tinyurl.com
Shout! The Mod Musical: Journey back to 1960′s London and the liberating days that made England swing. 7:30 p.m.; March 17-18, March 23; The Winter Park Playhouse, 711 Orange Ave., Suite C, in Winter Park; $22-$46; 407-645-0145; winterparkplayhouse.org
Theatre UCF Presents ‘Bright Star’: Enjoy some good ol’ bluegrass, Americana music and sweet, Southern sugar in this gentle-spirited musical that doesn’t shy away from being unapologetically sentimental. 7:30 p.m.; March 23; UCF Main Stage, 4000 Central Florida Blvd. in Orlando; $10-$25; 407-823-1500; arts.cah.ucf.edu
Tempus, a new play by Joseph Reed Hayes: The story of “Duke” Prospero, the deposed King of Swing; his rebellious daughter, the zoot suit-wearing, horn-playing Miranda. 7 p.m.; March 17; Timucua, 2000 S. Summerlin Ave. in Orlando; 321-245-2580; orlandoatplay.com
To Kill a Mockingbird: 8 p.m.; March 21-23; Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts, 445 S. Magnolia Ave. in Orlando; bandsintown.com
DANCE
The Byrne Brothers St. Patrick’s Day Festival: The Byrne Brothers are a multi-award winning family band and Irish dancers from Dublin. 4 p.m.; March 17; Spanish Springs Town Square, The Villages; thevillagesentertainment.com
Dance Express Cruise-In: A high energy, crowd pleaser playing old school music, Motown and current top 40. 5 p.m.; March 18; Spanish Springs Town Square, The Villages; thevillagesentertainment.com
Things to Do
DJ BMF: This event is for those 21 and older. 10 p.m.; March 17; Lil’ Indies, 1036 N. Mills Ave. in Orlando; free
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Line Dancing Class: Learn how to line dance from a local instructor. Please pre-register at 352-793-4781 or DadePrograms@FloridaDEP.gov and include the number of people in the group and a phone number. 1:30 p.m.; March 22; Dade Battlefield Historic State Park, 7200 County Road 603 in Bushnell; 352-793-4781, 850-245-2157; floridastateparks.org
Luzcid Illusions Tour: At Celine Orlando: This event is for those 18 and older. March 17; Celine Orlando, 22 S. Magnolia Ave. in Orlando; $10-$15
Magennis Academy of Irish Dancers: Merging traditional Irish step with a modern style and twist, this exciting troupe has everything you want to get that authentic Irish feel. 12 p.m.; March 18; Sawgrass Grove, 766 Marilee Place in The Villages; thevillagesentertainment.com
St Patrick’s Day Festival 2023 — Spanish Springs: Join the fun as we come together at Spanish Springs Town Square to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day. 3 p.m.; March 17; Spanish Springs Town Square in The Villages; thevillagesentertainment.com
Line Dancing: 5 p.m.; March 22; Union Hall, 1023 Florida Ave S. in Lakeland; unionhallevents.com
Orlando Big Band Swing Dance: Enjoy swing music of the 40s and 50s at its finest with the Orlando Big Band orchestra. Free dance lessons from 6-7 p.m. with music from 7-10 p.m. Food and drinks available for purchase. March 18; German American Society of Central Florida, 381 Orange Lane in Casselberry; $15; 407-834-0574; orlandobigband.com | https://www.orlandosentinel.com/entertainment/events/os-et-theater-dance-things-to-do-orlando-calendar-listings-march-17-20230316-ekgesres2fcn7izjkb3dnzmdoi-story.html | 2023-03-16 08:23:49 | 0 | https://www.orlandosentinel.com/entertainment/events/os-et-theater-dance-things-to-do-orlando-calendar-listings-march-17-20230316-ekgesres2fcn7izjkb3dnzmdoi-story.html |
YORK COUNTY, S.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) — An attempted Facebook Marketplace sale turned into an attempted armed robbery and chase Tuesday, according to the York County Sheriff’s Office.
Deputies said the incident started as an attempted sale of a car in McConnells. York County’s report indicated that there were some issues starting the vehicle and that the suspects escalated the situation.
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The suspects, who deputies identified as Za’Quez Blakley and Shakeem Hammonds of Charlotte, reportedly started asking for gas money.
The victims stated that one of the suspects “wasn’t leaving without something” but was asked to leave the property and that law enforcement would be notified.
The report indicated that Blakley and Hammonds returned to the property a few minutes later, despite being told to leave. Blakely reportedly told the victims during this incident, “If I had a gun, I would shoot everyone here.” Hammonds reportedly pulled out a silver revolver shortly thereafter.
According to the sheriff’s office, Blakely and Hammonds left the scene moments later without any further incident.
The encounter with the witnesses did result in a vehicle chase that ended just before 3 p.m. Tuesday on Cherry Road at Oakland Avenue in Rock Hill.
A video posted to social media from the York County Sheriff’s Office shows a car pulled over, along with clothing items on a sidewalk nearby. In the video, Sgt. Kevin Casey noted that the suspects’ hats and shoes came off after they tried to flee from their vehicle on foot.
The Better Business Bureau noted that violent incidents from Facebook Marketplace sales have seen a noted decline.
“We don’t see any more reports anymore of the potential physical violence aspect of it,” said BBB Charlotte area president Tom Bartholomy. “Hopefully, that’s because people have seen these types of stories and are saying, ‘I’ve got to be on guard because, again, it’s not worth it.'”
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Time is almost up to treat her to a special gift she’ll love
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One day is hardly enough to show Mom how appreciated she is, but since we only get one Mother’s Day each year, it’s even more important to not miss out. Whether she’s into fitness, crafting, cooking, gardening or simply the latest gadget, show her how special she is with a thoughtful gift. Order soon to guarantee she’ll have a smile on her face come May 14th.
What to get for Mother’s Day
Mothers are the most important women in our lives, so this is the moment to treat her to a truly special gift. While shopping online, check for shipping options (such as Amazon Prime’s two-day option) that are guaranteed to get the gift there on time. If you live close by, consider ordering with in-store pickup so you can deliver the gift in person.
If Mom’s tough to shop for, flowers are almost always a safe bet. Go with a trusted online seller that offers next-day or same-day delivery, or search for nearby local florists: their flowers will generally be in better condition and they may offer more customization options with fewer fees.
If you’ve really lost track of time, consider a digital gift card. Support her favorite local coffee shop, treat her to takeout or help her stock up on books or craft supplies by sending her a gift certificate. It’ll appear in her inbox pretty much instantly.
Best last-minute Mother’s Day gifts
No matter how busy she gets, her coffee will stay at the perfect temperature in this self-heating mug. The mug’s contents keep warm at the temperature she specifies on the connected app for up to 80 minutes. Keep the mug on the charging coaster and it’ll maintain the temperature all day.
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This luxurious kit comes with almost everything needed to recreate Food La La’s famous macarons at any baking skill level. You supply the butter, cream and eggs; Food La La’s online macaron master class will walk Mom through baking and decorating gorgeous macarons.
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Playmakar MVPMini Percussion Massage Bundle
If she never misses a workout, she’ll appreciate this compact massager, which comes with eight interchangeable heads for different muscle groups and massage types. Also included is the HeatTip massage head for warming up and relaxing muscle tissue.
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Refresh her kitchen with this set of four ceramic nonstick pots and pans. Made with a nontoxic nonstick coating, the set is available in 10 color choices, all featuring coordinating silver- or gold-tone handles. It also comes with a magnetic storage rack and canvas lid hanger.
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She can print her favorite photos directly from her Android or iPhone smartphone with this compact and easy-to-use printer. One-touch controls print 4×6 prints from docked phones or over Wi-Fi.
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Fenty Beauty Fenty Face Build Your Own Four-piece Bundle
Her complexion will be flawless with this four-piece kit, customizable to her perfect shades. It includes the bestselling Pro Filt’r Soft Matte liquid foundation, Match Stix contour stick, Killawatt Freestyle highlighter and Invisimatte setting powder.
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Philips SmartSleep and Wake-Up Light
Help her sleep better with this feature-packed light. It uses customizable light colors and brightness levels to help users fall asleep easier and wake up naturally, and it also serves as a charging dock, speaker, bedside lamp and more.
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Revlon One-Step Volumizer Plus 2.0 Hot Air Brush
Featuring a ceramic titanium brush barrel and charcoal-infused nylon brush pins, this styling tool delivers the ultimate blowout with less heat damage. The 2.4-inch oval brush head is suitable for all hair types.
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This high-quality garden tote is perfect for a mom who loves to garden. The sturdy canvas tote features five exterior pockets and comfortable rolled handles. It also comes with three stainless steel hand tools and a lifetime warranty.
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Earth Japanese Hot Spring Bath Powders
Treat her to weeks of in-home spa days with these relaxing bath powders, which take their scent inspiration from famous Japanese hot spring resorts. The box comes with 18 bath powder sachets in four scents and colors.
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Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Generation)
These top-of-the-line earbuds boast excellent sound quality, improved noise cancellation, longer battery life and dynamic head tracking for more immersive listening. They come with four pairs of silicone tips to provide a customizable fit.
Sold by Amazon
AeroGarden Bounty Elite Indoor Herb Garden
For someone who loves to cook, having fresh herbs year-round is a special treat. This high-tech hydroponic garden includes everything needed to grow up to nine different herbs, and it’s even Alexa-compatible for easier plant care.
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Worth checking out
- Cushy foam Joorma slippers make going back and forth to the pool or beach feel like walking on clouds.
- The supportive Maduka Pro yoga mat is a favorite of instructors and newcomers alike, and it’s available in two sizes.
- A crafty mom will enjoy carving, polishing, engraving and more with the Dremel 400 Series rotary tool.
- A Brooklinen mulberry silk pillowcase is comfortable, breathable and gentle on skin and hair.
- For a working mom always on her feet, Dansko Women’s LT Pro Clogs are comfortable and spill-resistant.
- Splurge on her skin care routine with the highly concentrated SkinMedica Age Defense Retinol Complex 1.0.
- Kindle Scribe is a larger, more powerful e-reader with the ability to take notes or journal.
- The Renpho foot massager uses three different kneading modes plus heating to soothe sore and tired feet.
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Sections of a renowned peatland tropical forest in the Congo Basin that plays a crucial role in Africa's climate system go up for oil and gas auction in Kinshasa in the Democratic Republic of the Congo on Thursday.
The DRC government will auction 30 oil and gas blocks in the Cuvette-Centrale Peatlands in the Congo Basin forest — the world’s largest tropical peatland. Peatland soils are known as ‘carbon sinks’ because packed into them are immense stores of carbon that get released into the atmosphere when the ecosystem is disturbed.
Some of the areas, or blocs, marked for oil leasing lie within Africa’s iconic first conservation area, the Virunga National Park, created in 1925 and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, home to the last bastion of mountain gorillas.
The Congo basin covers 530 million hectares (1.3 billion acres) in central Africa and represents 70% of the continent's forested land. It hosts over a thousand bird species and more primates than any other place in the world, including the great apes: gorillas, chimpanzees and Bonobos.
People are at risk, too. Members of the Mbuti and Baka people could be displaced or evicted.
The move by the Congo-Kinshasa Ministry of Hydrocarbons has angered environmentalists and climate activists who say that oil drilling will pose significant risks to a continent already inundated by harsh climate effects. The Center for International Forest Research puts the massive Cuvette-Centrale carbon sink at 145,000 square kilometers (56,000 square miles) and said it stores up to 20 years' equivalent of the carbon emissions emitted by the United States.
Other blocs the DRC plans to auction include some located on Lake Kivu, Lake Tanganyika, and one in a coastal region alongside the Albertine-Grabben region, the western side of the Eastern African Rift Valley system.
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"These are the last refuges of nature biodiversity," and our last carbon sinks, said Ken Mwathe, of BirdLife International in Africa. "We must not sacrifice these valuable natural assets for damaging development.”
The auction of part of the Congo Basin rainforest, which represents 5% of the global tropical forests, comes barely a week after the International Union for the Conservation of Nature hosted the inaugural Africa Protected Areas Congress in Kigali, Rwanda. There, attendees resolved to strengthen protection of Africa’s key biodiversity hotspots.
The DRC is one of 17 nations in the world classified as “megadiverse.” In September last year, at the World Conservation Congress meeting in France, 137 resolutions dubbed the “Marseille Manifesto” highlighted the significant role the Congo Basin is expected to play in the global commitment to protect 30% of the Earth by 2030.
Last year at the U.N. climate conference COP26, a dozen donors dubbed the Glasgow Leaders Declaration on Forests and Land Use, pledged some $1.5 billion “to working collectively to halt and reverse forest loss and land degradation by 2030.”
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Police are looking for two men they say robbed a Lehigh Valley GameStop store Tuesday night and took off with Sony Playstation 5 consoles.
The robbery was reported a little after 8 p.m. Tuesday at the GameStop in the Northampton Crossings shopping center in Lower Nazareth Township, Colonial Regional police said. The store closes at 8 p.m. during the week.
Two men came into the store and posed as customers, asking about a product that was stocked in the back of the store, Det. Michael Munch said.
When an employee went back to get the item, the pair followed him, and told him not to move or something bad would happen, Munch said. They did not produce a weapon, he added.
The pair stole 10 Sony Playstation 5 video game consoles, a very popular console that retails for $500 each. No money was taken, Munch said.
Colonial Regional police are looking for the suspects, and plan to review surveillance footage as part of the investigation.
Anyone with information should contact Det. Munch at 610-861-4820.
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OMAHA, Neb. -- Tommy White hit Camden Minacci's first pitch into the left-field seats for a two-run home run in the 11th inning, giving LSU a 2-0 walk-off victory over No. 1 national seed Wake Forest on Thursday night and clinching a spot in the College World Series finals.
The win sends the Tigers (52-16) to the best-of-three CWS championship series against Florida beginning Saturday night in a rematch of the 2017 All-SEC final that the Gators won for their first national title.
LSU became the first team to hand Wake Forest (54-12) consecutive losses this season. The Tigers had won 5-2 on Wednesday to set up a second bracket final.
Dylan Crews singled to left leading off the bottom of the 11th against Michael Massey (3-1), prompting Deacons Coach Tom Walter to call on his star closer. Minacci's first pitch to LSU's home run leader was a 90 mph slider, and White sent it out for his 23rd home run of the year.
It was a fitting end to one of the most anticipated non-championship CWS games. LSU was the consensus No. 1 team in the major polls from the start of the season until May 8. Wake Forest was the consensus No. 1 the rest of the way. The teams split their first two games here this week.
The pitching matchup between LSU's Paul Skenes and Rhett Lowder set this one apart from the first two. The two are projected top-10 overall picks in next month's amateur draft, and they matched zeroes deep into the game. Wake Forest came in 18-0 in games Lowder had started.
Skenes allowed two hits and walked one before turning the game over to Thatcher Hurd (7-3) to start the ninth, and his nine strikeouts made him the SEC's single-season record holder. Skenes has 209 strikeouts in 122 2/3 innings; previous record holder Ben McDonald had 202 in 152 1/3 for LSU in 1989.
Skenes' fastball was a tick down from Saturday, when he hit at least 100 mph 46 times against Tennessee, but it was still plenty good -- as were his slider and changeup.
Lowder mixed his mid-90s fastball with a sharp slider and allowed 3 hits, walked 2 and struck out 6 in an efficient seven innings. Of his 88 pitches, 63 were strikes.
Skenes was backed up by a spot-on defense, never more than in the eighth inning when Justin Johnson drew a leadoff walk and ended up on third on a wild pitch.
Johnson started running for home when Marek Houston bunted to the right side. First baseman Tre' Morgan charged, picked up the ball and made a diving flip to catcher Alex Milazzo, who tagged Johnson for the second out. Skenes got out of the inning when left fielder Josh Pearson, playing shallow, caught Tommy Hawke's liner.
Wake Forest also had some anxious moments in the eighth. Cole Roland took over for Lowder and issued a leadoff walk to Pearson, who moved to second on Milazzo's sacrifice.
Massey relieved, and he pitched to Crews with first base open and one out. Massey struck out the projected No. 1 draft pick and then intentionally walked White to get to Tre' Morgan, who flew out to center.
The Deacons played without Nick Kurtz, a .353 hitter with 24 home runs. He aggravated a rib injury in pregame warmups and was scratched from the lineup 20 minutes before first pitch.
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NEW YORK, Aug. 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Samuel Law Firm announces that purchasers or acquirers of Coinbase Global, Inc. (NASDAQ: COIN) securities between April 14, 2021 and May 13, 2021, inclusive (the "Class Period") have until October 28, 2022 to seek appointment as lead plaintiff in Alicandro v. Coinbase Global, Inc., No. 22-cv-6816 (S.D.N.Y.) The Coinbase class action lawsuit charges Coinbase and certain of its top executives, directors and early private investors with violations of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the Securities Act of 1933.
If you suffered substantial losses and wish to serve as lead plaintiff, please provide your information here:
You may also contact attorneys Michael Samuel or Andrew Beresin at the Samuel Law Firm by calling (212) 563-9884 or via e-mail at michael@thesamuellawfirm.com or andrew@samuelandstein.com.
CASE ALLEGATIONS: The Coinbase class action lawsuit alleges that in advance of the April 2021 direct listing public offering of Coinbase common stock, defendants made false or misleading statements and failed to disclose that Coinbase insiders intended to sell Coinbase shares as early as April 14, 2021, the first day of public trading in Coinbase stock.
On multiple occasions between February 25, 2021, and April 14, 2021, Coinbase disclosed that "there can be no assurance that any registered stockholders or other existing stockholders will sell any of their shares of Class A common stock" and "there may initially be a lack of supply of, or demand for, shares of Class A common stock on the Nasdaq Global Select Market…."
Coinbase also repeatedly disclosed during that same period that "we have not consulted with registered stockholders or other existing stockholders regarding their desire or plans to sell shares in the public market following the listing…."
On April 14, 2021, the first day of public trading in Coinbase common stock, six officers or directors who personally signed those disclosures, along with three other Coinbase insiders sold in excess of seven million shares of Coinbase Class A common stock, including more than 1.3 million shares at the Market opening that day, collectively receiving more than $2.7 Billion in proceeds from such sales.
THE LEAD PLAINTIFF PROCESS: The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 permits any investor who purchased or acquired Coinbase securities during the Class Period to seek appointment as lead plaintiff. A lead plaintiff is generally the movant with the greatest financial interest in the relief sought by the putative class who is also typical and adequate of the putative class. A lead plaintiff acts on behalf of all other class members in directing the Coinbase class action lawsuit. The lead plaintiff can select a law firm of its choice to litigate the Coinbase class action lawsuit. An investor's ability to share in any potential future recovery is not dependent upon serving as lead plaintiff of the Coinbase class action lawsuit.
ABOUT THE SAMUEL LAW FIRM: The Samuel Law Firm has substantial experience litigating hundreds of lawsuits, including collective and class action lawsuits, on behalf of plaintiffs in the state of New York, both in state and federal court. Senior counsel, Andrew Beresin, has expertise in securities fraud matters, as well as significant professional securities trading experience on Wall Street. Please visit the following page for more information about The Samuel Law Firm.
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UVALDE, Texas — Dalton Elementary School in Uvalde is looking to create a "zen garden" for students following the mass shooting at Robb Elementary.
The Uvalde CISD elementary created an Amazon Wishlist full of supplies needed to create the garden. A description of the project said the garden space would serve as an area to relax when feeling overwhelmed.
"As we approach the upcoming school year, we realize it will be a year that will require a compassionate response as we move forward together while we continue to grieve those we lost on May 24," the wishlist description reads. "Dalton has a campus initiative to beautify our school and create spaces that will ease our anxieties and allow us a reprieve when we get overwhelmed."
The school is also looking to plant vegetables that can be donated back to the community via the local food pantry. The wishlist includes potting mix, raised garden beds, flower pots and more.
"Our Zen Garden, vegetable gardens along with our beautification projects for our portables and new entrance will allow us to learn about respect and responsibility, the need to give back by donating our produce to the Uvalde Food Pantry and having spaces to relax," the description continued.
Some of the Dalton Elementary teachers are also in need of supplies. Wishlists for Allison McCullough, April Elrod and Veronica Mata are also on Amazon. These teachers had a family member taken away from them in the Uvalde school shooting.
The school district announced plans to move students from Robb Elementary to other facilities following the May 24 mass shooting when 19 children and two teachers were killed. Robb Elementary School is now set to be demolished.
UCISD Superintendent Dr. Hal Harrell previously announced the new grade level alignment to accommodate Robb Elementary students along with safety and security updates.
The UCISD school board updated the district calendar at its July 25 meeting, setting the first day of school for Tuesday, Sept. 6.
You can find the wishlist here.
Correction: A previous version of this story said students from Robb Elementary would be moved to Dalton Elementary.
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FORT WORTH, Texas, Sept. 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- AZZ Inc. (NYSE: AZZ), a global provider of metal coating solutions, coil coating solutions, welding solutions, specialty electrical equipment and highly engineered solutions, will conduct a conference call to review the financial results for the second quarter fiscal year 2023 at 11:00 a.m. ET on Tuesday, October 11, 2022. The Company will issue a press release reporting second quarter fiscal year 2023 financial results before the market opens on October 11, 2022.
Conference Call Details
Interested parties can access the conference call by dialing (844) 855-9499 or (412) 317-5497 (international). A webcast of the call will be available on the Company's Investor Relations page at http://www.azz.com/investor-relations.
A replay of the call will be available at (877) 344-7529 or (412) 317-0088 (international), replay access code: 2145531, through October 18, 2022, or by visiting http://www.azz.com/investor-relations for the next 90 days.
About AZZ Inc.
AZZ Inc. is a global provider of galvanizing and a variety of metal coating and coil coating solutions, welding solutions, specialty electrical equipment and highly engineered solutions to a broad range of markets, including but not limited to the power generation, transmission, distribution, refining and industrial markets. The Company's Metal Coatings segment is a leading provider of metal finishing solutions for corrosion protection, including hot-dip galvanizing, spin galvanizing, powder coating, anodizing and plating, to the North American steel fabrication industry. The Company's Precoat Metals segment is the leading independent provider of metal coil coating solutions in North America. Precoat engages in the advanced application of protective and decorative coatings and related value-added solutions for steel and aluminum coil primarily serving the construction, agricultural, appliance, heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC), container, transportation and other end markets. The Company's Infrastructure Solutions segment is dedicated to delivering safe and reliable transmission of power from generation sources to end customers, and automated weld overlay solutions for corrosion and erosion mitigation to critical infrastructure in the energy and waste management markets worldwide.
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WASHINGTON, July 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Brand USA, the destination marketing organization for the United States, announces the impending retirement of Chris Thompson as President and CEO, effective May 31, 2024. After a successful tenure of leading the organization, Thompson has decided to step down and pursue life beyond work.
During his time as President and CEO, Thompson has played a pivotal role in promoting the United States as a premier travel destination. Under his leadership, Brand USA has achieved remarkable milestones, including increased international visitation, and enhanced global awareness of the diverse offerings across the country.
Thompson's strategic vision and unwavering commitment to excellence have been instrumental in driving Brand USA's success. His dedication to fostering partnerships with industry stakeholders, government agencies, and international organizations has strengthened the organization's position as a global leader in destination marketing.
"It has been an incredible privilege to serve as President and CEO of Brand USA," said Thompson. "I am immensely proud of what we have accomplished together, and I am confident that the organization will continue to thrive under new leadership."
The Brand USA Board of Directors expressed their gratitude to Thompson for his exceptional leadership and significant contributions to the organization. "Under Chris's strategic guidance, the Brand USA team has kept the USA the preferred travel destination in the world", stated Todd Davidson, Chair of the Brand USA Board and CEO of Travel Oregon. "Chris's integrity, tenacity, passion and belief in the power of the travel and tourism industry to bring prosperity to all Americans, fueled the advancement of the US travel and tourism industry and established an organizational foundation of innovation, resiliency and future-focused confidence. We all wish him the very best in his retirement."
The search for a new President and CEO is commencing, and Brand USA is committed to finding a successor who will build upon Thompson's legacy and continue to drive the organization forward. The Board of Directors will work closely with an executive search firm to identify a candidate with the necessary expertise, vision, and passion for promoting the United States as a global travel destination.
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PHILADELPHIA (AP) — A church associate charged with gunning down a New Jersey pastor will remain in custody in Virginia until a June 29 extradition hearing after a hearing Friday was postponed, court records show.
Rashid Ali Bynum, 29, of Portsmouth, Virginia, had previously lived in Sayreville, where victim Eunice Dwumfour lived with her 11-year-old daughter and served on the City Council.
Dwumfour, 30, had gotten married just months before she was gunned down outside her rented townhome on Feb. 1 as she returned from the grocery store. She married a fellow pastor from her Nigerian church, Champions Royal Assembly, at its Abuja headquarters in November, but her husband had not yet joined her in the U.S.
Bynum was listed in Dwumfour's phone under the acronym “FCF,” or Fire Congress Fellowship, a related church entity. She was deeply involved with the prosperity gospel group, helping lead services several times a week in Newark and serving as a church treasurer.
However, the extent of Bynum's involvement with the church remained unclear Friday. He has a long record of arrests in Virginia on charges that include gun possession, credit card fraud and a string of driving violations.
A public defender named to represent him in the extradition case did not immediately return a call seeking comment on Friday.
While the arrest raised more questions than answers for Dwumfour's family in Newark — their lawyer said they do not know the suspect — some in Sayreville expressed relief.
“There was an air of unease, having not had any idea of the circumstances of the crime and the perpetrator,” said Karen Bailey Bebert, a local Republican leader who helped Dwumfour and church colleague Christian Onuoha run for council in 2021. Both won, and Onuoha is now council president.
“We're overwhelmed with emotion and elated,” she said. “It went on a long time, but they (investigators) had to do their job.”
In announcing the arrest Wednesday, Middlesex County Prosecutor Yolanda Ciccone released few details about the case, but said police had used cellphone and vehicle transponder data to recreate Bynum's travels on Feb. 1 and tie him to the crime.
He also matched the description of the gunman given by neighbors in Sayreville, she said.
Dwumfour's husband, Peter Ezechukwu, posted a photo of the couple in matching pink blazers on social media on Friday.
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KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Patrick Mahomes pleaded with Chiefs coach Andy Reid to let him stay in the game on Saturday.
He argued with trainers, assistant coaches and anyone else within earshot on the Kansas City sideline to let him play through an injured right ankle.
“I’m not coming out of a playoff game,” Mahomes would say later, “unless they take me out.”
Well, the Chiefs did, forcing him to get X-rays late in the first half of their divisional game against Jacksonville.
But when they came back negative, and Mahomes proved he could protect himself in the halftime locker room, Reid decided to let his All-Pro quarterback back on the field — and he gamely led them to victory.
Mahomes finished with 195 yards passing and two touchdowns, the second capping a 75-yard drive late in the fourth quarter, and lifted Kansas City to a 27-20 victory over the Jaguars and a spot in a fifth straight AFC championship game.
Mahomes also vowed to be ready for next week against the winner of Sunday’s game between Cincinnati and Buffalo. If the Bengals win, they will be back at Arrowhead Stadium; if the Bills win, they’re headed to Atlanta.
Chad Henne led a 98-yard touchdown drive while Mahomes was out. Travis Kelce had a career-high 14 catches for 98 yards and two scores. Marquez Valdes-Scantling hauled in the eventual clinching TD pass with about 7 minutes left in the game.
“It’s a credit to the team I have around me, the coaches around me and the organization in general,” Mahomes said. “We try to do whatever we can to be in this position, to get to the AFC championship game and find a way to the Super Bowl.”
The Jaguars, who rallied from a 27-0 deficit to beat the Chargers in the wild-card round, squandered two chances to mount another late rally. The first ended when Jamal Agnew had the ball pop loose inside the Chiefs 5 with about 5 1/2 minutes to go, and the second when Jaylen Watson made a leaping, one-handed interception near midfield.
The Jaguars’ last-gasp chance ended when Kansas City recovered an onside kick with 24 seconds to go.
Trevor Lawrence finished with 217 yards passing with a touchdown toss to Christian Kirk, who was briefly hurt midway through the fourth quarter but returned to finish the game. Travis Etienne added 62 yards rushing and a touchdown.
“When you get this far you don’t want to only go this far,” the Jaguars’ Foyesade Oluokun said. “You want to keep going.”
“I don’t really have the words right now,” Lawrence added. “The Chiefs did more today than we did.”
Long before Mahomes hobbled to the sideline in pain, he was at his creative best, driving the Chiefs downfield on their opening possession.
There was a shortstop-style sidearm sling to JuJu Smith-Schuster, a key third down pass to Kelce as he was being dragged to the turf, and the flip pass to his tight end that gave Kansas City a 7-0 lead.
The Jaguars came right back, taking advantage of a big kickoff return and a short field.
Lawrence, whose four touchdown throws helped to stun the Chargers last week, proceeded to hit Kirk for the matching touchdown.
Then, the complexion of the game changed.
Mahomes was moving up in the pocket when Arden Key brought the full weight of his body down on the quarterback’s ankle. Mahomes hobbled to the huddle and managed to get through three more plays to end the first quarter, then was on the field two more plays before Harrison Butker kicked a 50-yard field goal.
During the Jaguars’ ensuing possession, Mahomes got into a heated argument with Reid and the training staff. He then threw down his coat and headed to the locker room, forcing Henne to take over midway through the second quarter, just as the 37-year-old journeyman did two years ago in a playoff win over Cleveland.
“Yeah, I did not want to go, and they kind of gave me the ultimatum that I wasn’t going back in unless I went in there,” said Mahomes, who cheered on Henne’s 98-yard drive from the sideline, wearing a puffy winter coat on a cold, sleeting night.
As the second half began, though, that familiar red No. 15 jersey was trotting back onto the field.
“It was a short leash,” Reid acknowledged. “If I felt like he wasn’t able to handle it, he would have been out.”
His right ankle heavily taped, Mahomes struggled to move around, but simply his presence seemed to calm the Chiefs — and their angst-filled fan base. Butker added a second 50-yard field goal late in the third quarter to extend the lead to 20-10, and when the AFC South champs answered with a touchdown of their own, so did the Chiefs.
Mahomes drove them downfield for one last score that proved to be the margin of victory.
“We know that if it’s up to Pat, he’s going to be in there. I’m sure he had some words with everyone on the sideline that he wanted to be in there as fast as possible,” Kelce said afterward.
“It’s just a different feeling when one-five is in there. He can make anything happen, even on one ankle.”
STATS AND STREAKS
Mahomes improved to 5-0 in the divisional round of the playoffs. He’s thrown 28 TD passes and three interceptions in 10 home playoff games. … Henne was 5 of 7 for 23 yards and a score. … Jacksonville had eight wins as an underdog this season, tied for the most in the Super Bowl era.
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The Chiefs wait to hear whether they play the Bengals at Arrowhead Stadium or the Bills in Atlanta for a spot in their third Super Bowl in four years. The Jaguars turn their attention to the free agency and the NFL draft.
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Lawmakers in the Minnesota House vowed to investigate allegations from caregivers that the state Veterans Home in Hastings is a toxic workplace while they are also considering $78 million in state funding to replace the campus.
Rep. Jerry Newton, DFL- Coon Rapids, chair of the House veterans committee, said he will ask Larry Herke, commissioner of the Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs, about the allegations and possibly ask him to testify before the committee. Newton noted that a former worker at the Hastings veterans home had already contacted him.
“We have to look into it,” said Newton on Monday. “I want to meet with the commissioner first and get his take on it, see what he is doing. If he is attempting to resolve it then we should be hands off. If it is not being resolved we should have him talk to the committee.”
A dozen current and former caregivers at the Hasting veterans home described to the Pioneer Press what they say is a toxic workplace culture in the domiciliary program that includes harassment, retaliation and bullying of workers who raise safety and staffing concerns.
Caregivers and residents say the problems have led to an exodus of workers and present hazards for both veterans and staff.
Minnesota’s domiciliary program is home to about 200 of the state’s most vulnerable veterans. Many of the roughly 150 residents at the home in Hastings and 50 at a smaller facility in Minneapolis struggle with chronic medical conditions, mental health challenges and substance abuse problems.
$220 million project to replace Hastings facility
Two state officials who oversee the domiciliary program — administrator Mike Anderson and Doug Hughes, deputy commissioner of veterans health care for the state Department of Veterans Affairs — were before the House veterans committee Monday to testify in support of a request for $78 million to replace the Hastings campus.
That’s the state’s portion of a proposed $220 million project to replace the more than 100 year-old facility with the rest coming from the federal government. The Hastings facility was built around 1900 and served as a mental hospital before being used as a veterans home.
Lawmakers did not ask Anderson or Hughes about the allegations from caregivers about the workplace culture.
Before the hearing, both declined to discuss the claims with the Pioneer Press, citing an ongoing investigation.
“Not at this time,” Hughes said in response to a question about the allegations. “We’re working on it.”
As part of his testimony to the House veterans committee, Hughes noted that the state’s ongoing workforce shortage of health care workers was impacting the state Department of Veterans Affairs ability to provide health care.
“If we don’t have the health care workers, we can’t admit (veterans),” Hughes said.
‘They are very serious allegations’
But caregivers at the domiciliaries in Hastings and Minneapolis say state officials haven’t done enough to address the workplace culture that is driving employees away. They’ve raised their concerns to both Commissioner Herke and Gov. Tim Walz. So far, they say, no state officials have talked with them about their claims.
Rep. Shane Hudella, R-Hastings, who is the chief sponsor of the legislation to provide $78 million to replace the Hastings veterans home, agreed that caregivers’ claims needed to be investigated. He also said it should be considered a separate issue from the funding request to replace the Hastings campus.
“I think they are very serious allegations,” Hudella said. “I’m taking them very seriously.”
The funding request is part of a capital investment, or bonding, bill House lawmakers debated Monday. Rep. Fue Lee, DFL-Minneapolis, the chief sponsor of the legislation and the chair of the capital investment committee, said he trusts Rep. Newton’s committee will look into the allegations about the Hastings veterans home.
Sen. Erin Murphy, DFL-St. Paul, also has said the Senate veterans committee she chairs will look into the claims. In an interview, Murphy noted her past work to address staffing and other concerns at the Minneapolis veterans home. | https://www.twincities.com/2023/03/06/lawmakers-promise-to-probe-allegations-of-a-toxic-workplace-at-the-hastings-veterans-home/ | 2023-03-07 00:30:10 | 0 | https://www.twincities.com/2023/03/06/lawmakers-promise-to-probe-allegations-of-a-toxic-workplace-at-the-hastings-veterans-home/ |
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COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) — Voters in Greenland secured the last two seats necessary for the center-left bloc of Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen to win Denmark’s general election.
But Frederiksen plans to resign later Wednesday, because the Social Democratic leader wants to attempt to form a new government with broader support across the political divide — something she had suggested before the election.
The two seats in Greenland, an autonomous Danish territory, meant that the so-called red bloc of Frederiksen reached the required 90-seat majority and put her in a strong position after Tuesday's tight election.
The Greenland results came in early Wednesday and the red side’s win was based on the assumption that a vote count in Greenland would give the autonomous Danish territory’s two seats to the center-left bloc.
Siumut and Inuit Ataqatigiit, two left-leaning groups, grabbed 37.6% and 24.6% of the votes, respectively. Four of the 179 seats in Denmark's legislature, known as the Folketing, are reserved for Greenland and the Faeroe Islands, another autonomous Danish territory.
Frederiksen will formally hand in her resignation to Queen Margrethe at 11 a.m. (1000 GMT; 4 a.m. EDT) Wednesday after which talks to form a government — so-called queen rounds — are expected to begin with party leaders.
“It is also clear there is no longer a majority behind the government in its current form. Therefore, tomorrow I will submit the government’s resignation to the queen,” Frederiksen said Tuesday as she announced she would step down.
Margrethe's role is largely ceremonial, but she performs certain official functions, including attending the opening of parliament, signing new laws, formally nominating a person to head the government-formation process and appointing the prime minister. Sometimes several “queen rounds" are needed before a new government can be formed.
Troels Bøggild, an associate professor of political science at Aarhus University in western Denmark, said that Frederiksen ”has two options to form a government.”
“Either go with the Moderates (at the center) and the Liberals and if that fails, she can crawl back to the red bloc and form a government there.”
“By resigning, she shows that her election promises to build a broad center government is serious," he told The Associated Press. "If she didn’t resign and formed a government in the red bloc, she would face criticism. To avoid that, she has resigned.”
Frederiksen was forced to call the vote earlier this month amid the fallout from her government’s contentious decision to cull millions of minks as a pandemic response measure. The cull and chilling images of mass graves of minks have haunted Frederiksen since 2020 and eventually led to cracks in the center-left bloc.
The Social Democrats remained Denmark’s top party with 27.54% of votes, but it remained unclear long into the night whether the center-left parties together would reach a majority. The decisive seat flipped at the very end of the vote count.
Before that, former Prime Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen appeared set to become kingmaker. His newly formed centrist party won 9.27% of the vote for 16 seats, according to the preliminary results. Final results were expected later.
Løkke Rasmussen said he too wanted Frederiksen to try to form a government, but he wouldn't provide support for her to remain “as prime minister.”
Løkke Rasmussen, a two-time government leader who lost the 2019 election to Frederiksen and abandoned the center-right Liberal party following an internal power struggle, wouldn’t say whom he would back as the next prime minister or whether he saw that role for himself.
“I know for sure that Denmark needs a new government,“ he told jubilant supporters in Copenhagen. “Who is going to sit at the end of the table? We do not know.”
Prior to the election, the 44-year-old Frederiksen floated the idea of a broader alliance that would also include opposition parties, but was rebuffed by opposition leaders Jakob Ellemann-Jensen of the Liberals and Søren Pape Poulsen of the Conservatives.
Even though the election result suggested she could ostensibly carry on as prime minster with only center-left support, Frederiksen said she would adhere to her ambition to also reach out to opposition parties.
“The Social Democrats went to the election to form a broad government,” she said on election night. “I will investigate whether it can be done.”
Frederiksen, who became Denmark’s youngest prime minister when she took office at 41 more than three years ago, teamed up with the opposition to hike NATO-member Denmark’s defense spending in the wake of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Her steadfast leadership during the COVID-19 pandemic was partly overshadowed by the mink-culling episode.
The decision to slaughter up to 17 million minks to protect humans from a mutation of the coronavirus was taken in haste and without the required legislation in place. It dealt a devastating blow to Danish mink farmers, even though there was no evidence the mutated virus found among some minks was more dangerous than other strains.
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The Uvalde Little League team has returned to play in recent weeks after several of its players were killed in the mass shooting at Robb Elementary School on May 24.
Opponents have provided tributes to the community, and other little league teams nationwide have honored the young ballplayers lost. The league’s age 9-11 baseball squad, which was the age of many of the students killed in the shooting, qualified for this weekend’s sectional playoff.
Even members of the Houston Astros have joined in the tributes, rooting on the team.
“Hey Uvalde, this is Jeremy Pena from the Houston Astros. Good luck in the playoffs and stay Uvalde strong,” the MLB shortstop said in a video sent to the team.
The team has garnered the backing of the victims’ families.
“In speaking with some of the family members of the little leaguers that we lost, they encouraged us to continue moving forward,” JJ Suarez, Uvalde Little League President, told KTRK. | https://www.abcactionnews.com/news/national/uvalde-little-league-plays-on-after-mass-school-shooting | 2022-07-08 18:27:11 | 1 | https://www.abcactionnews.com/news/national/uvalde-little-league-plays-on-after-mass-school-shooting |
HENDERSON, Nev., July 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- VolitionRx Limited (NYSE AMERICAN: VNRX) ("Volition"), a multi-national epigenetics company, announced today that it has commenced an underwritten public offering of its common stock. All of the shares of common stock are being offered by Volition. In addition, Volition intends to grant the underwriter in the offering a 30-day option to purchase up to an additional 15% of the number of shares of common stock offered in the offering at the public offering price, less underwriting discounts and commissions. The final terms of the proposed offering will depend on market and other conditions, and there can be no assurance as to whether or when the offering may be completed, or as to the actual size or terms of the offering.
Newbridge Securities Corporation is acting as the sole book-running manager of the offering.
The securities are being offered by Volition pursuant to a "shelf" registration statement on Form S-3 (File No. 333-259783) previously filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") on September 24, 2021 and declared effective by the SEC on November 8, 2021. The offering is being made only by means of a prospectus supplement and an accompanying base prospectus, as may be further supplemented by any free writing prospectus and/or pricing supplement that the Company may file with the SEC. A preliminary prospectus supplement and an accompanying base prospectus describing the terms of the proposed offering have been filed with the SEC and are available on the SEC's website at www.sec.gov. Copies of the preliminary prospectus supplement and the accompanying base prospectus relating to the offering can also be obtained, when available, from Newbridge Securities Corporation, Attn: Equity Syndicate Department, 1200 North Federal Highway, Suite 400, Boca Raton, FL 33432, by email at syndicate@newbridgesecurities.com, or by telephone at (877) 447-9625. The final terms of the offering will be disclosed in a final prospectus supplement to be filed with the SEC.
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Volition is a multi-national epigenetics company that applies its Nucleosomics™ platform through its subsidiaries to develop simple, easy-to-use, cost-effective blood tests to help diagnose and monitor a range of life-altering diseases, including some cancers and diseases associated with NETosis such as sepsis and COVID-19. Early diagnosis and monitoring have the potential to not only prolong the life of patients but also improve their quality of life. The tests are based on the science of Nucleosomics™, which is the practice of identifying and measuring nucleosomes in the bloodstream or other bodily fluid—an indication that disease is present. Volition is primarily focused on human diagnostics and monitoring, but also has a subsidiary focused on animal diagnostics and monitoring.
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From the Bloomberg Opinion editorial board:
For weeks, the White House has insisted (with some justification) that the parallel special-counsel investigations into President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump for mishandling classified documents are in no way comparable. Yet in critical respects, both cases can be traced to a common dysfunction: the willingness of government leaders to disregard the rules that others are expected to follow.
The government goes to great lengths to protect its secrets. As a condition of receiving security clearances, government officials and contractors pledge to adhere to strict rules governing the handling of sensitive material. National-security agencies maintain designated email servers, printers and travel bags for classified documents, many of which can only be read in secure rooms and must be locked in a safe when not in use. Removing such documents from government facilities can result in the loss of security privileges, administrative punishment, job termination and even criminal prosecution.
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Because of the vast quantities of classified documents in circulation, some amount of “spillage” is virtually inevitable, but that’s all the more reason for top officials to model good behavior. Both Biden and Trump did the opposite.
Trump is accused of leaving office in 2021 with a trove of sensitive documents, some of them classified at the highest level. He fought government efforts to retrieve the records for months, defied a subpoena by the Justice Department, and allegedly made efforts to conceal material and otherwise impede the investigation. The FBI eventually seized more than 13,000 documents from his home in Mar-a-Lago.
Although Trump has offered various self-defenses — at one point, he asserted the authority to declassify documents “by thinking about it” — it’s hard to imagine an innocent explanation for his conduct. In its search warrant application, the FBI said it was probing the potential violation of three federal statutes.
Biden, for his part, retained classified documents at an office in Washington and his home in Delaware. Although his lawyers notified the authorities and returned the documents they found — about 20 in all, by one account — the administration concealed the discovery for weeks. It’s now clear that the initial searches conducted by Biden’s lawyers were less than exhaustive; on Friday, the FBI searched the president’s Wilmington home and turned up six more classified documents, including some dating back to his years in the U.S. Senate.
White House officials have suggested that documents from Biden’s time as vice president were mistakenly mixed up with Biden’s personal belongings as he was preparing to leave government in 2017. The aides responsible for packing up the vice president’s office may have been unaware of classified briefing materials he’d been given on recent travels.
In the most generous interpretation, Biden’s fiasco stemmed from a series of mistakes committed by staffers during a hectic time. It’s still inexcusable. As someone who’s often boasted about his decades of experience in national-security matters, Biden should’ve known better.
Unfortunately, he’s not alone: Carelessness with government secrets has become endemic in official Washington. In recent years, two CIA directors, an attorney general, a former national-security adviser, a secretary of state and now two presidents have been found to have mishandled classified material.
The failure of senior officials to follow basic guidelines makes it more difficult to enforce the rules for those serving under them. It necessitates time-consuming investigations that distract from the business of governance and waste taxpayer money. The refusal of both Biden and Trump even to acknowledge possible wrongdoing — bewilderingly, Biden said last week he had “no regrets” about the incident, one day before the FBI searched his home — corrodes trust in government and deepens public cynicism about the impunity of elites.
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For the past couple of years, hotel and airline loyalty programs have extended elite status in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. But in 2023, that’s coming to an end. A tsunami of downgrades will wipe out some travelers’ elite status because pandemic-era offers are expiring and loyalty programs are upping the qualification requirements.
On Jan. 1, 2023, United Airlines raised requirements for Premier status tiers. Come March 2023, it’ll be tougher to earn American Airlines Gold elite status. Major hotels, including Marriott and IHG, promised to extend elite status through February 2023, meaning automatic extensions are at their end.
“The cliff is coming,” says Phil Gunter, the co-founder of Status Match, an online service that helps people apply to match their existing elite status with status in other travel loyalty programs. “This is a major, unavoidable industry event.”
Status Match data predicts that approximately 1 million Americans will lose airline status in 2023. That’s an estimated 30% to 50% of all people with airline status.
But it’s not all bad news. In fact, this year could bring more bonus point promotions and avenues to earn elite status than ever before.
WHY ARE LOYALTY PROGRAMS CUTTING OFF ELITE STATUS IN 2023?
Most of 2019’s elites had their status extended over the past few years. Meanwhile, a natural flow of new elite status earners continuously has entered the pipeline. That combination has generated an unsustainably high number of elites.
“Where traditionally, a percentage of people would naturally be downgraded every year, that hasn’t happened,” says Mark Ross-Smith, CEO of Status Match. “Some earned status and others retained it, creating today’s inflated database.”
That has led to issues for airlines, hotels and travelers. Airlines and hotels have to pay out promised benefits and clamp down on policies that might have extended the exclusivity.
For example, Delta Air Lines had to implement new policies to reduce crowds at its Sky Club lounges, including raising membership dues for elites. A November 2022 statement from Delta cited “record number of visits” and “frustration for some customers who find themselves waiting in lines or searching for seating once inside” as the reasons behind the change.
Meanwhile, travelers face fiercer competition for seat or hotel room upgrades. And benefits that purportedly offer express service, like VIP check-in lanes, get bogged down if too many elites use them.
THE DOWNGRADES ARE GOOD FOR SOME
Loyalty programs are set to break up with status free-riders, but they’ll likely seek new, paying customers with enticing offers.
FOR INFREQUENT TRAVELERS: LOYALTY BENEFITS BEFORE REACHING ELITE STATUS
Travel programs are increasingly finding small ways to encourage loyalty, even before travelers have earned elite status.
For example, JetBlue now doles out “Perks You Pick” rewards, consisting of small goodies like early boarding once you’ve spent $1,000 . American Airlines rewards travelers with similar, nominal benefits after earning 15,000 Loyalty Points.
Those small goodies might inspire someone to try to earn elite status, or at least encourage less-frequent travelers to stick with that airline rather than go with a competitor on future flights, Ross-Smith says.
FOR EXISTING ELITE STATUS HOLDERS: EVEN MORE REWARDS
Elite status holders represent at least 30% of airline cabin revenue, according to Status Match data.
“If you take these people out of the equation, very fast an airline’s financials become disastrous,” Ross-Smith says.
Thus, airlines are offering more benefits to its biggest spenders. For example, American added more benefits to distinguish even bigger spenders. In 2023, it’ll start doling out lavish rewards like high-end electronics from Bang & Olufsen for earnings up to 5 million points — well past the old rewards ceiling of just 200,000 points.
HOW TO COPE WITH THE DOWNGRADES
Ross-Smith recommends looking for promotions to help retain status. For example, Alaska Airlines is offering a 2023 Fast Track where elite status holders who were downgraded can earn back their status by reaching a mileage-earning threshold before April 13, 2023.
For people who travel less now, hotel and airline-branded credit cards can help, as some offer automatic elite status as a benefit. Typically those credit cards have annual fees, but the fees are usually a fraction of the spending otherwise necessary to earn status through travel alone.
For example, NerdWallet estimates it would require on average $5,840 to earn Hilton Honors Gold status through the conventional route of paid nightly stays at Hilton hotels. But a few credit cards, including some Hilton credit cards, offer automatic elite status as a benefit.
“Keeping people in the game is the most important thing at this juncture,” Ross-Smith says. “The last thing Delta or AmEx or anyone wants is for that customer to disconnect from loyalty, get a cash-back card, and book travel based on the cheapest flights or whichever airline has the best timing.”
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This article was provided to The Associated Press by the personal finance website NerdWallet. Sally French is a writer at NerdWallet. Email: sfrench@nerdwallet.com.
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