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West Fraser Issues Statement
Published: Jul. 19, 2022 at 12:37 PM CDT|Updated: 2 hours ago
VANCOUVER, BC, July 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - West Fraser Timber Co. Ltd. ("West Fraser" or the "Company") (TSX and NYSE: WFG) today issued the following statement:
The Company is aware of recent market and media speculation. Although the Company has previously met with Kronospan, an existing shareholder, and CVC Capital Partners, the Company has not received a proposal and there are no ongoing discussions regarding the terms of any transaction. The Company is focused on executing on its business strategy to create shareholder value.
About West Fraser
West Fraser is a diversified wood products company with more than 60 facilities in Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom, and Europe. From responsibly sourced and sustainably managed forest resources, the Company produces lumber, engineered wood products (OSB, LVL, MDF, plywood, and particleboard), pulp, newsprint, wood chips, other residuals, and renewable energy. West Fraser's products are used in home construction, repair and remodelling, industrial applications, papers, tissue, and box materials.
Forward-Looking Statements
This release contains certain statements and information that do not relate to historical matters and constitute forward-looking statements or forward-looking information within the meaning of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and Canadian securities laws (collectively, "forward-looking statements") and may include statements and information relating to expectations of West Fraser Timber Co. Ltd. (the "Company") regarding the Company's strategy, plans, goals, objectives, expectations and future operating performance; statements regarding any proposal or any proposed transaction involving the Company (there can be no assurance that any proposal comes forward to the Company, and even if it does, there is no assurance that any transaction would close); and statements regarding the Company's expectations regarding the other matters set forth in this release. You may identify these and other forward-looking statements by the use of words such as "may", "plans", "anticipates", "believes", "should", "estimates", "targets", "expects", "intends", "potential" or the negative of such terms, or other comparable terminology, although not all forward-looking statements contain these identifying words. Forward-looking statements represent the Company's views only as of the date they are made and should not be relied upon as representing the Company's views as of any subsequent date. Forward-looking statements do not purport to be predictions of future events or results and there can be no assurance that they will prove to be accurate.
By their nature, these forward-looking statements involve numerous assumptions, inherent risks and uncertainties, both general and specific, which contribute to the possibility that the predictions, forecasts, and other forward- looking statements will not occur. In addition, actual outcomes and results of these statements will depend on a number of factors including those matters described under "Risks and Uncertainties" in our 2021 MD&A, as updated by the disclosures in our Q1 2022 MD&A, as well as in our public filings with securities regulatory authorities and may differ materially from those anticipated or projected. Reference should be made to the other factors discussed in public filings with securities regulatory authorities for more information on these potential risks and uncertainties. Shareholders may obtain copies of the Company's filings and other publicly filed documents without charge from the SEC's website at www.sec.gov or from SEDAR's website at www.sedar.com.
Readers should exercise caution in relying upon forward-looking statements and we undertake no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether written or oral, to reflect subsequent events or circumstances except as required by applicable securities laws.
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Dan Snyder has an agreement in principle to sell the Washington Commanders to a group led by Josh Harris and Mitchell Rales that includes Magic Johnson for a North American professional sports team record $6.05 billion.
It's the biggest step yet in the process of Snyder selling the storied NFL franchise he has owned since 1999. But it's far from the last one before the group assumes control.
WHAT HAPPENS NOW?
Currently, there's a fully financed, nonexclusive agreement in place, but it has not yet been signed by the buying and selling parties. They'll work out the fine print with lawyers and execute a binding agreement to complete the sale process at the team level.
The league then gets involved for a thorough vetting process, including background checks and an evaluation by the finance committee. Once everything checks out, it goes to the owners for a vote, with three-quarters (24 of 32) needed to approve the sale and make it official.
That could happen as soon as the next owners meeting in Minnesota in late May, though it would not be alarming in any way if the process took longer than that to unfold.
WHO ARE THE NEW OWNERS?
Harris, 58, is best known in sports for owning the NBA's Philadelphia 76ers and NHL's New Jersey Devils along with partner David Blitzer and also has a stake in the Crystal Palace soccer club in the Premier League. He was born in Chevy Chase, Maryland, grew up in the Washington area and made his money through a private equity firm.
Last year, Harris led a group that tried to buy the Denver Broncos before they were sold to Walmart heir Rob Walton for a then-record $4.65 billion.
Rales, 66, also grew up outside the nation's capital and with his brother started the Danaher Corporation, a science and technology conglomerate. He and his wife also founded the private Glenstone museum in Potomac, Maryland. Rales joined Harris' bid in early March.
Johnson, 63, could be the face of ownership after joining the group in late March. The well-known basketball Hall of Famer who has become a successful executive previously owned a piece of the Lakers and currently has stakes in Major League Baseball's Los Angeles Dodgers, Major League Soccer’s Los Angeles FC and the WNBA’s Los Angeles Sparks.
WHAT'S THE PRICE?
The $6.05 billion price tag for the Commanders is above the $5.6 billion Forbes values the team at, but it meets the number Snyder was looking for in order to sell.
Beyond being more expensive than the Broncos, it's higher than the $4 billion Mat Ishbia paid for the NBA's Phoenix Suns and WNBA's Mercury. Steve Cohen bought the New York Mets for an MLB-record $2.42 billion in 2020. When Fenway Sports Group purchased the NHL's Pittsburgh Penguins in 2021, a dollar figure was not released, though Forbes valued the team at $845 million.
Harris, Rales and Johnson were not the only group to reach the final stages to get the Commanders. Canadian investor Steve Apostolopoulos also entered a fully financed bid of $6 billion.
Earlier this week, Amazon founder Jeff Bezos decided not to make an offer — perhaps he waits until the Seahawks become available? — and that sped up the process of Snyder choosing to sell to the Harris group.
WHAT HAPPENS TO THE TEAM?
It's not clear if new ownership will have the chance to rebrand the Washington team that only became the Commanders in early 2022, or if there's any interest in doing so. Team president Jason Wright has said he would like to stay on in the role he was hired for by Snyder in 2020.
Ron Rivera is expected to remain as coach and head of player personnel, along with general manager Martin Mayhew and the rest of the front office. If the Commanders get off to a rough start or miss the playoffs, changes could happen once the new owners get a feel for the organization.
The biggest task for the long-term future of the franchise is reaching an agreement on a new stadium. The team's lease at FedEx Field in Landover, Maryland, expires in 2027 and the rushed-to-completion stadium that opened in 1997 has not aged well.
Virginia has long figured to be the front-runner to land the new stadium, but that was with Snyder doing the negotiating, and the legislature there abandoned a bill to fund one last year.
The site of old RFK Stadium — the team's longtime home in the District of Columbia — is the dream location for many, but it comes with government hurdles. There is land available across the Anacostia River from Nationals Park that could be an option.
Or Harris' and Rales' connections to Maryland could keep the team there, perhaps in a location closer to public transit and easier to navigate.
The decision is crucial for a franchise that has not won a championship in over 30 years and is desperate to bring fans back, which already will get a jumpstart with Snyder gone.
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GEORGETOWN, Texas -- A small plane crashed into a vacant, two-story home in Georgetown, Texas on Sunday morning, KVUE reported.
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According to the Georgetown Fire Department, the crash occurred just before noon in the 500-block of Northwood Drive.
The plane had three occupants, all of whom were taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
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Shannon Hayes said she was walking her dog when she saw the plane crash and called 911.
"That boom, that noise that that plane was making beforehand, you knew it wasn't good," said Hayes. "Some of the neighbors ran over. Two people climbed out of the airplane onto the roof and were asking for ladders while I was on the phone with 911." | https://abc7ny.com/airplane-crash-geogetown-texas-plane-crashes-in-georgetown-news-today-tx/13541896/ | 2023-07-24 18:58:36 | 1 | https://abc7ny.com/airplane-crash-geogetown-texas-plane-crashes-in-georgetown-news-today-tx/13541896/ |
When late-night host James Corden leaves his post this spring, CBS reportedly will replace his "The Late Late Show" with a reboot of the game show "@midnight."
The broadcast network is said to be launching a revival of the cable-channel game show with the help of "The Late Show" host Stephen Colbert, who is on board as executive producer, according to trade publications Deadline, the Hollywood Reporter and Variety.
The show "@midnight," like Colbert, hails from Comedy Central. The game show debuted on the cable network in 2013 and aired about 600 episodes before ending its run in August 2017 following a mutual decision by Comedy Central, host and executive producer Chris Hardwick and production company Funny or Die.
The reboot reportedly will land in "The Late Late Show's" 12:30 a.m. time slot. The maneuver, Variety said, would cut costs and revive the programming concept controlled by the network's parent company, Paramount Global.
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Representatives for CBS declined to comment Wednesday when reached by the Los Angeles Times. Representatives for Paramount and Colbert did not immediately respond to requests for comment.
Chris Hardwick of "Nerdist" fame hosted the program, which won two Emmys for creative achievement in interactive media social TV experience. The game show posed internet-themed questions to three guest comedians, who competed for points by riffing on the most interesting or absurd social media moments of the day. The Hollywood Reporter reported that Hardwick, who was embroiled in an abuse controversy in 2018, is not expected to have direct involvement with the revival.
Corden announced in April that he would be signing off of "The Late Late Show" to pursue other projects. A final episode date has not yet been announced but the show, which has run for 28 years on the network, is expected to end this spring. | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/cbs-reportedly-replacing-late-late-show-with-midnight-game-show/article_ef0581fa-a8ba-11ed-92b3-2f3ae4dcd678.html | 2023-02-09 21:56:30 | 0 | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/cbs-reportedly-replacing-late-late-show-with-midnight-game-show/article_ef0581fa-a8ba-11ed-92b3-2f3ae4dcd678.html |
Florida woman throws fake snake at deputy after chase
INDIANTOWN, Fla. (WPBF) - A Florida woman is accused of throwing a rubber snake at a deputy, one of several charges she now faces after a bizarre chase.
“Yeah. I think one of the takeaways from this whole thing is that there’s nothing routine about a routine traffic stop,” Martin County Sheriff William Snyder said.
Snyder said that routine traffic stop happened at about 10:15 a.m. Wednesday. A deputy on a motorcycle tried to pull over a pickup truck when another pickup truck hit the gas hard. So, the deputy chased that truck.
Snyder said the driver slammed on her breaks, forcing the deputy to move to the right side of the vehicle.
“Once he stopped, she intentionally swerved over and tried to hit his bike. He actually had jump off to not get hit,” he said.
Snyder said the driver then took off again and tried to hit three sheriff’s cruisers. The chase ended after five miles, when the driver allegedly rammed another truck, flipping it, injuring the three people inside.
It was then that things took a weird turn.
“She came out of the vehicle and instead of surrendering, she threw what looked like a real snake at our deputy,” Snyder said.
Investigators said she threw a rubber snake at them, but the deputy very much thought it was real.
According to the sheriff, she threw it just moments after the deputy had put away his gun.
“Fortunately for her, instead of re-engaging with the firearm, he goes for a Taser and ends it right there,” Snyder said. “If she had thrown that snake, when the gun was out, we may be talking about police officer-involved shooting right now.”
The woman’s name has not been released but charges include aggravated assault and aggravated battery of a law enforcement officer.
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NEW YORK — Madonna will “Take a Bow” with a new tour through North America and Europe starting this summer that will be a “Celebration” of the pop icon's hits, which include 38 songs in the Billboard Hot 100.
The 35-city Live Nation-backed "Madonna: The Celebration Tour" will kick off July 15 at Rogers Arena in Vancouver, British Columbia, with stops in Detroit, Chicago, New York, Miami, Los Angeles, Denver, Atlanta and Boston, among others. That leg ends on Oct. 7 in Las Vegas.
Then the Material Girl hits Europe, where she has 11 dates throughout the fall, including London, Barcelona, Paris, Berlin, Milan and Stockholm, among others. The tour will wrap in Amsterdam on Dec. 1.
The singer will “be highlighting her unmatched catalog of music from the past 40-plus years,” according to the announcement. It will also “pay respect to the city of New York, where her career in music began.”
“I am excited to explore as many songs as possible in hopes to give my fans the show they have been waiting for,” Madonna says in the announcement.
Some of Madonna's Hot 100 hits include “Vogue,” “Music,” “Crazy For You,” “Like a Virgin,” “Like a Prayer,” “Justify My Love,” “Live to Tell” and “Papa Don't Preach.”
Madonna's 2023 tour stops
Here are all of the singer's North American tour dates, according to the announcement.
Sat Jul 15 – Vancouver, BC – Rogers Arena
Tue Jul 18 – Seattle, WA – Climate Pledge Arena
Sat Jul 22 – Phoenix, AZ – Footprint Center
Tue Jul 25 – Denver, CO – Ball Arena
Thu Jul 27 – Tulsa, OK – BOK Center
Sun Jul 30 – St. Paul, MN – Xcel Energy Center
Wed Aug 02 – Cleveland, OH – Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse
Sat Aug 05 – Detroit, MI – Little Caesars Arena
Mon. Aug 07 – Pittsburgh, PA – PPG Paints Arena
Wed Aug 09 – Chicago, IL – United Center
Sun Aug 13 – Toronto, ON – Scotiabank Arena
Sat Aug 19 – Montreal, QC – Centre Bell
Wed Aug 23 – New York, NY – Madison Square Garden
Thu Aug 24 – New York, NY – Madison Square Garden
Wed Aug 30 – Boston, MA – TD Garden
Sat Sep 02 – Washington, DC – Capital One Arena
Tue Sep 05 – Atlanta, GA – State Farm Arena
Thu Sep 07 – Tampa, FL – Amalie Arena
Sat Sep 09 – Miami, FL – Miami-Dade Arena
Wed Sep 13 – Houston, TX – Toyota Center
Mon Sep 18 – Dallas, TX – American Airlines Center
Thu Sep 21 – Austin, TX – Moody Center ATX
Wed Sep 27 – Los Angeles, CA – Crypto.com Arena
Wed Oct 04 – San Francisco, CA – Chase Center
Sat Oct 07 – Las Vegas, NV – T-Mobile Arena
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Levan Center of Innovation named "Outstanding Emerging Entrepreneurship Center" by premier leadership organization that addresses the importance of academic, entrepreneurship programs.
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Nov. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Alan B. Levan | NSU Broward Center of Innovation (Levan Center of Innovation), an economic and education development engine serving South Florida with local, regional, national, and international impact, is pleased to announce it was named "Outstanding Emerging Entrepreneurship Center" at the Global Consortium of Entrepreneurship Centers Conference. Winning in the category of schools with more than 5,000 students, the annual GCEC conference was held in Las Vegas from October 27 - October 29.
"We're so very proud to receive the award at this year's GCEC global conference," said John Wensveen, Ph.D., Chief Innovation Officer, NSU and Executive Director of the Levan Center of Innovation. "It is a wonderful accomplishment being a finalist among prestigious universities including James Madison University, MIT, NSU, Technical University of Denmark, and University of Suffolk (UK). We couldn't be more excited to bring this home to share with our partners in innovation, technology, and entrepreneurship."
Established in 1997, GCEC is "the" global association representing leading university programs focused on sharing of best practices, developing programs and initiatives, and collaborating and assisting each other advancing, strengthening, and celebrating the role of universities in educating entrepreneurs of tomorrow.
The Levan Center of Innovation, located in a 54,000 sq. ft. purpose-built facility (3100 Ray Ferrero Jr. Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33314), is a public-private partnership between Nova Southeastern University (NSU) and Broward County. It is the world's first "theme park" for entrepreneurs and supporting stakeholders offering customized programs, events, and wraparound services. With a focus on three themes (innovation, technology, entrepreneurship) and four pillars known as the Founder's Journey (Ideate, Incubate, Accelerate, Post-Accelerate), it has resulted in breakthrough ideation, new technologies, job creation, talent skills pipeline, new company formation, philanthropic initiatives and scaling of early-stage and young startup companies. By powering the innovation ecosystem, the Levan Center of Innovation is a major stakeholder in the establishment of an innovation hub for South Florida. Please visit nova.edu/innovation or call 954-262-TECH.
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NEW YORK , May 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Levi & Korsinsky, LLP notifies investors in Innovative Industrial Properties, Inc. ("Innovative Industrial Properties" or the "Company") (NYSE: IIPR) of a class action securities lawsuit.
CLASS DEFINITION: The lawsuit seeks to recover losses on behalf of Innovative Industrial Properties investors who were adversely affected by alleged securities fraud between May 7, 2020 and April 13, 2022. Follow the link below to get more information and be contacted by a member of our team:
IIPR investors may also contact Joseph E. Levi, Esq. via email at jlevi@levikorsinsky.com or by telephone at (212) 363-7500.
CASE DETAILS: The filed complaint alleges that defendants made false statements and/or concealed that: (1) Innovative Industrial Properties' focus is to be a cannabis company lender rather than a REIT; (2) that the true values of the Company's properties are significantly lower than Innovative Industrial Properties represents; (3) there are existential issues in its top customers; (4) as a result, its top customers may not be able to continue making payments to Innovative Industrial Properties and the Company would face significant issues replacing these customers; and (5) as a result, defendants' statements about its business, operations, and prospects, were materially false and misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis at all relevant times.
WHAT'S NEXT? If you suffered a loss in Innovative Industrial Properties during the relevant time frame, you have until June 24, 2022 to request that the Court appoint you as lead plaintiff. Your ability to share in any recovery doesn't require that you serve as a lead plaintiff.
NO COST TO YOU: If you are a class member, you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out-of-pocket costs or fees. There is no cost or obligation to participate.
WHY LEVI & KORSINSKY: Over the past 20 years, the team at Levi & Korsinsky has secured hundreds of millions of dollars for aggrieved shareholders and built a track record of winning high-stakes cases. Our firm has extensive expertise representing investors in complex securities litigation and a team of over 70 employees to serve our clients. For seven years in a row, Levi & Korsinsky has ranked in ISS Securities Class Action Services' Top 50 Report as one of the top securities litigation firms in the United States.
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4th grader donates hair to freshman battling cancer
POLLOCK, Texas (KTRE/Gray News) – A fourth grader in Texas donated her hair to a high school freshman when she learned the teen had been diagnosed with cancer.
Rylee Brooks was starting her freshman year and had just made the varsity basketball team when she started feeling pain in her lower abdomen.
“I was playing basketball for fall league when I started cramping really bad, and during practice, I got hit really hard in my stomach and from there everything just went downhill,” Rylee said.
The pain continued, and her mother believed it was her appendix. She was taken to the hospital for scans, and they were told it was a ruptured cyst, but the pain persisted.
Rylee knew something was wrong and wanted to be looked at further.
“I went and got an ultrasound and there was a big tumor, I think 17 centimeters,” she said.
After more testing, Rylee was diagnosed with Embryonal Rhabdomyosarcoma and Sertoli-Leydig.
She first had surgery to remove the tumor and other spots and began chemo and radiation treatments. During the treatments, Rylee lost all her hair.
Fourth grader Hadassah Schroeder heard about Rylee’s journey through her mother who teaches at her high school.
Hadassah decided she wanted to cut off her hair and donate it to Rylee to make a wig.
“I went to Great Clips and went in there and I cut off I think about 15 inches,” Hadassah said.
Melissa Benjamin Shepherd, owner of Hair Kiss Studio in Lufkin, has made Brooks two wigs already. She will be making this one as well.
“I was really amazed that a little girl would think so much of another person that’s going through what she is going through, and to be so selfless to chop 15 inches of hair to donate to someone,” Shepherd said.
Hadassah said this experience taught her she wants to continue doing this for other people.
“I really wanted to do something for someone,” she said.
“I was just like wow, someone did that for me and I just appreciate it a lot,” Rylee said, touched by the gesture.
Rylee has completed her first round of chemo and has completed radiation.
She will continue the last round of chemo every three weeks throughout the summer, and it will end in September right before fall basketball starts.
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- European guidelines target the management of highly sensitized kidney transplant patients (patients with human leukocyte antigen (HLA) antibodies)
- These guidelines provide a new clinical practice tool for healthcare professionals to help achieve the best possible outcomes for highly sensitized kidney patients
- Hansa Biopharma sponsors desensitization workstream as part of ESOT's educational programs, via an educational grant
LUND, Sweden, Aug. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Hansa Biopharma AB, 'Hansa' (Nasdaq: HNSA) (Stockholm: HNSA), pioneer in enzyme technology for rare immunological conditions, today welcomes the publication in Transplant International, the official journal of ESOT, of ESOT's guidelines for desensitization treatment of highly sensitized kidney transplant patients.1
These European guidelines for the management of highly sensitized kidney transplant patients are the result of an expert working group, led by Professor Nizam Mamode M.D. Professor of Transplant Surgery, previously at Guys and St Thomas Hospital, London, and supported by other leading experts in the transplantation field. Although kidney transplantation rates have increased in many countries in recent years, highly sensitized patients typically spend significantly longer time waiting for a transplant or may never receive one. ESOT has established a track record in creating extensive educational and training programs on the most novel and burning topics in the field, promoting changes in European policy, and is committed to improving transplant patient outcomes.
"These guidelines represent the first International consensus on a management pathway for highly sensitized patients and articulates the variability in definitions, approaches, outcomes as well as the perceived success of HLA-related transplantations," says Luciano Potena, President of ESOT. "These guidelines are part of ESOT's educational transplant learning journey (TLJ) 2.0 series and are aimed at healthcare professionals who are faced with a patient with HLA antibodies or donor-specific antibodies (DSAs), in order to provide methodically solid, consensus-based guidance documents on clinical practice to improve care and achieve a successful transplant. We also hope that these guidelines can help improve access to lifesaving kidney transplants for highly sensitized patients."
Highly sensitized patients can be described as the most immunologically complex patients on the transplant waiting lists. Due to the development of HLA antibodies (HLA sensitization), triggered by pregnancy, transfusions or previous transplants, these patients are difficult to match with a compatible deceased donor and, consequently, may end up waiting indefinitely on the transplant list without access to a kidney transplantation.2
Since 2020, Hansa has been a proud sponsor of the HLA desensitization workstream as part of ESOT's educational transplant learning journey (TLJ) 2.0 series, providing an educational grant to facilitate greater awareness amongst physicians of best practice for treating highly sensitized kidney patients.
The paper can be accessed at https://www.frontierspartnerships.org/articles/10.3389/ti.2022.10511/full and the supplementary material is available at https://www.frontierspartnerships.org/articles/10.3389/ti.2022.10511/full#supplementary-material.
References
- https://www.frontierspartnerships.org/articles/10.3389/ti.2022.10511/full
- Schinstock CA, Smith BH, Montgomery RA, Jordan SC, Bentall AJ, Mai M, et al. Managing highly sensitized renal transplant candidates in the era of kidney paired donation and the new kidney allocation system: Is there still a role for desensitization? Clin Transplant. 2019; 33:e13751.
For further information, please contact:
Klaus Sindahl, Head of Investor Relations
Hansa Biopharma
Mobile: +46 (0) 709-298 269
E-mail: klaus.sindahl@hansabiopharma.com
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RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Del. Lamont Bagby, a Virginia lawmaker who earlier this week announced a bid to represent the 4th Congressional District after the death of U.S. Rep. A. Donald McEachin, dropped out of the race Thursday.
His decision leaves at least two other Democratic state lawmakers in the running for the solidly blue seat: state Sens. Jennifer McClellan and Joe Morrisey, both of Richmond.
In a statement, Bagby endorsed McClellan, saying suspending his campaign was in the “best interests of the voters” to “ensure we have the right representation in Congress.”
“Just as I am clear eyed in my decision to step aside, I also firmly believe that there is only one candidate in this race fit to replace my late mentor, Donald McEachin. That person is Senator Jennifer McClellan,” he said.
McClellan, who if elected would be the first Black woman to represent Virginia in Congress, is a veteran member of the General Assembly who mounted a serious but unsuccessful bid for the Democratic nomination for governor last year.
She stands to benefit from the name recognition associated with that run, and this week has rolled out dozens of endorsements. Among them were four members of the Virginia congressional delegation, including U.S. Sen. Tim Kaine, the highest profile official to weigh in on the race so far.
She also announced this week that her campaign raised more than $100,000 in the first 24 hours following her announcement.
Morrissey is a flamboyant attorney with a hard-charging style who overcame a litany of past scandals to win election to the state Senate in 2020 after previously serving in the House of Delegates. In the Senate, he’s a leading voice on criminal justice reform issues and an impassioned debater, and his office has a strong reputation for its grassroots connections and constituent service.
Republicans and Democrats will be selecting their nominees in party-run processes ahead of a Feb. 21 special election. Democrats are holding a firehouse primary with voting locations across the district on Tuesday, and candidates have until noon Friday to file to run. Two other Democrats, Joseph Preston and Tavorise Marks, have expressed interest in running.
Republicans are hosting a canvass in Colonial Heights on Saturday, and their filing deadline is 5 p.m. Thursday. Two candidates, Leon Benjamin and Dale Sturdifen, have discussed plans to seek their party’s nomination.
The eventual GOP nominee is expected to face an uphill climb. The solidly Democratic district has its population center in metro Richmond and stretches south to the North Carolina border.
McEachin was elected to his first term to the U.S. House in 2016 after serving in the General Assembly. He died last month at age 61 of what his staff said were complications of his long-running fight against colorectal cancer. | https://www.seattletimes.com/nation-world/nation/bagby-drops-out-of-4th-district-race-endorses-mcclellan/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=Referral&utm_campaign=RSS_all | 2022-12-15 17:57:07 | 1 | https://www.seattletimes.com/nation-world/nation/bagby-drops-out-of-4th-district-race-endorses-mcclellan/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=Referral&utm_campaign=RSS_all |
SAN FRANCISCO, May 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Akismet, the popular anti-spam product developed by Automattic, is announcing a strategic partnership with Arwen.ai.
Akismet and Arwen are like-minded companies, each with a similar vision for the future of the web.
Akismet uses AI to intelligently keep spam off of over 100 million websites. Arwen uses AI to intelligently remove harmful and unwanted comments from a brand's social channels. What perfect timing, in light of Mental Health Awareness month, for the two to come together to make the web a kinder, safer place.
This partnership will provide top-tier security and moderation solutions to some of the world's most influential companies and personalities. From ConvertKit, Netlify, and Bluehost to Formula One teams like Red Bull, Alpine, and Mercedes. As well as major media players like ITV and Overtime.tv to superstar drivers like Lewis Hamilton and George Russell.
Akismet, which works on any content management system, is a service that offers real-time filtering of spam from comments, form submissions, trackbacks, and chat system messages. It is used by approximately 100 million websites, including some of the largest publishers in the world. Since its inception in 2005, Akismet has blocked approximately 542 billion pieces of spam with 99.99% accuracy. It is considered the most accurate, intelligent, and user-friendly anti-spam product on the market today.
Arwen's social media moderation service swiftly removes unwanted comments from social channels before they go public. Its AI detects 24 types of unwanted content, including spam and racism, across different content types (text, emojis, images, gifs, and videos). With the capability to identify toxic content in 29 different languages, Arwen provides global protection that's unmatched. By identifying trolls that deter followers, Arwen helps users take back control of their social channels. Arwen's technology is already available on major platforms (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube) and is coming soon to LinkedIn and Reddit.
Matthew McGrory, CEO and Co-founder said, "It's great to be working with Akismet to bring a full stack solution to our clients across all their digital assets to enhance engagement and ensure brand safety for them and their customers."
David Schwister, Jetpack's Vice President of Strategic Partnerships and Global Head of Enterprise Sales at Automattic, said, "We are thrilled to be partnering with the Arwen team. We believe Arwen's technology will be of tremendous value not only to our existing and new Akismet clients' social channels, but also provide Arwen's current and prospective customers the ability to protect all comments, forms, and chat systems from spam on their owned and operated sites using the power of Akismet – keeping the web a safer place."
ABOUT AUTOMATTIC
Automattic wants to make the web a better place. We're the company behind products including WordPress.com, WooCommerce, WP VIP, Tumblr, Jetpack, Pocket Casts, and Day One, and we're a fully distributed company, with 1,985 Automatticians in 97 countries speaking 123 different languages. Our common goal is to democratize publishing so that anyone with a story can tell it, regardless of income, gender, politics, language, or where they live in the world. We believe in Open Source, and the vast majority of our work is available under the GPL. For more information, please go to automattic.com.
ABOUT ARWEN
Arwen is a UK-based start-up looking to make social media social. Arwen blends AI data models together to help customers remove all types of toxic and unwanted content, including spam, instantly from social media. Customers can tailor their own filters to match their own values so that Arwen hides only what they want to be hidden. Once authorized by a customer, Arwen then securely monitors their social media channels 24/7. Arwen is focused on brand safety and improving community engagement providing safe and inclusive spaces for people of all backgrounds to share views and collaborate. For more information, go to www.arwen.ai.
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MOUNTAIN TOP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBERE/WYOU)— A nonprofit that serves several counties in our area held an event this evening to support single mothers.
“Adopt a Single Mom” held an event tonight at the art party place in Mountain Top,
the organization started in 2017 to create a program specifically for working single moms in the area, so they know they are not alone.
“As a single mom, I enjoy being part of this group we get together once a month we have dinners, and different projects the community gets involved in, it support and fellowship,” said Crystal Stashko from Peckville.
The women who attended got the chance to make a fun valentines day light-up craft. | https://www.pahomepage.com/news/local-news/luzerne-county-adopt-a-single-mom/ | 2023-03-02 05:03:36 | 1 | https://www.pahomepage.com/news/local-news/luzerne-county-adopt-a-single-mom/ |
SACRAMENTO, Calif., Sept. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- U-Haul sent a letter ("Data Breach Letter") to consumers stating, "We detected a compromise of two unique passwords that were used to access a customer contract search tool that allows access to rental contracts for U-Haul customers." U-Haul claims "The search tool cannot access payment card information; no credit card information was accessed or acquired." U-Haul states it "promptly changed the passwords," and "cybersecurity experts were retained."
U-Haul claims its investigation determined "an unauthorized person accessed the customer control search tool and some customer contracts." U-Haul did not say when it first "detected a compromise of the two unique passwords." It did claim that "On August 1, 2022, our investigation determined some rental contracts were accessed between November 5, 2021, and April 5, 2022." U-Haul completed its investigation on September 7, 2022, and determined the "accessed information" included "your name and driver's license or state identification number."
U-Haul's parent company, AMERCO, is publicly traded, and U-Haul generated around $4 billion in revenue in 2021. It is the 3rd largest self-storage operator in North America, and it has 19,500 employees, 128,000 trucks, and 46,000 towing devices.
The data of over 2.2 million individuals was compromised by this data breach. If you received a data breach letter from U-Haul, you were impacted by the data breach.
WHAT INFORMATION IS INVOLVED?
According to U-Haul, the following information was exposed:
- Name
- Driver's License Number
- State Identification Number
This information is called your Personally Identifiable Information ("PII"). It tells others about you and is considered part of your identity. Businesses are required to secure this information or risk facing statutory penalties, among other legal penalties. Stolen PII can be used by identity thieves to engage in fraudulent activity using your identity.
U-Haul is offering free credit monitoring and identity theft protection services through Equifax for one year. The best way to protect yourself after a data breach is to sign up for credit and identity protection services as soon as possible. California offers extra protections and legal rights to its residents through the California Consumer Privacy Act ("CCPA").
NOTICE: If you received a NOTICE OF DATA BREACH letter from U-Haul, contact the Arnold Law Firm at (916) 777-7777 to discuss your legal options.
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TONIGHT-EARLY SATURDAY:
Showers & even a few t'storms are possible tonight with temperatures reaching 55-60 with strong south to south-southwest winds gusting +35 mph at times.
Rain is likely tomorrow, but temperatures will fall to 39-46 by late afternoon with decreasing winds that will be from the west to northwest.
Rain tapers tomorrow night with lows in the 30s.
Areas of dense fog is possible tomorrow night to early Saturday.
SATURDAY-SUNDAY:
Areas of dense fog Saturday morning will give way to lots of clouds & some spotty to patchy light rain.
This will also occur Saturday night to part of Sunday.
Some patchy fog is possible late Saturday night to Sunday morning.
Winds will not be an issue (northwest to north at 5-10 mph).
Highs will run 38-45 Saturday & 43-48 Sunday.
SUNDAY NIGHT-TUESDAY:
Rain returns Monday PM with rain & line of some storms late Monday night to early Tuesday morning before 6 a.m.
After highs of 54-60 late Monday evening, we should peak at 59-63 overnight.
There is the potential of an isolated severe storm or two (MARGINAL RISK parameters are setting up), though the main corridor of severe weather with SLIGHT to ENHANCED RISK parameters is south of our area.
South to southwest winds may gust +40 mph at times Monday-Monday night.
Temperatures will fall Tuesday into the 40s with with strong west to northwest wind & some patchy rain.
Given less rainfall Saturday, our totals look a bit less today compared to how it looked yesterday. I trimmed from 1.50-2.50" to 1-1.75".
Heavier +2" rains will tend to stay southwest, south & southeast of our area.
AFTER JANUARY 6:
Colder weather is with us for late week, but it will be dry.
There is a southern system that may track from Texas to eastern Ohio near January 8 (timing is very unclear though............might as well think of it as January 6-10).
It looks cold enough here for snow, but the track is important.
We will monitor.
There is a continued sign of a spurt of warmth in mid-January.
The really cold air should blast into our area in late January & last into early February (with snow & some ice risk). | https://www.wlfi.com/news/december-29-10-pm-weather-forecast-update-tracking-rainfall-some-tstorms-some-colder-weather-down/article_4a143cc8-87e9-11ed-b4a2-7f7d69262075.html | 2022-12-30 04:55:51 | 1 | https://www.wlfi.com/news/december-29-10-pm-weather-forecast-update-tracking-rainfall-some-tstorms-some-colder-weather-down/article_4a143cc8-87e9-11ed-b4a2-7f7d69262075.html |
LAS VEGAS, July 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Pandamonium is the Kanpai Pandas' signature annual entertainment event. This year's Pandamonium will be held on August 13th in downtown Las Vegas at the Events Center from 6 PM to 1 AM, where the Kanpai Panda team will welcome thousands of Pandas, celebrities, artists, and athletes from around the world!
Tyga, Rich The Kid, Keyboard Monkey, Wenzday, Bijou, DJ E-ROCK, DJ Romeo, and DJ Ignite will be performing! We can't wait for the Kanpai Panda community to indulge in exclusive real-world experiences that the NFT space scarcely provides. In addition to the artists performing, there will be crypto social media influencers, athletes, and other big names attending Pandamonium to dance the night away! The venue is 120,000 sq ft. with a 30 ft x 80 ft stage, with full sound and lighting. Food and beverages will be sold at the event. Come join us for an NFT experience you will never forget.
There are 2 tiers for access to the event. If you are already holding a panda you can mint a free GA ticket on our website, or buy one on OpenSea. If you have a VIP pass (airdropped to Genesis Panda holders in April and available on OpenSea), you will get access to the Pandamonium VIP lounge and will receive other exclusive perks and benefits for future events. If you don't have a VIP pass, you can acquire one here (OpenSea). As a bonus, VIP holders will also get FREE entrance to the afterparty at Drais from 1 AM-7 AM.
This event will be gated by TokenProof, instructions on how to set up your wallet for a QR scan at the event can be found here or on Pandamonium.live under 'Tickets'! For additional details regarding the event, go to Pandamonium.live!
Since our launch in April 2022, the Kanpai Panda team has provided holders access to more than 30 events, including Crypto Bahamas, UFC 276 (Adesanya fight) 🥊, UFC 277, Imagine Dragons 🐲, Bad Bunny 🐰, season tickets to the upcoming Raiders season (10 games) 🏈, and more! The Kanpai Panda team is planning to launch over 40 projects in 2023, with 10+ being international. This is only the beginning.
Kanpai Pandas is building a family of like-minded people, creating a vast network effect where holders can have fun and grow together. The team strongly believes in community feedback and encourages holders to have a say in what events are hosted and where. Kanpai Pandas believe in building a sustainable long-term foundation through providing real-world utility and on-chain innovation. This is merely the tip of the iceberg for what the Kanpai Panda team aims to offer holders.
You can buy a Kanpai Panda from our website (kanpaipandas.io) or secondary marketplaces like OpenSea.
Kanpai! 🍻
MINTING OPEN 🐼 at kanpaipandas.io ✨
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LAGOS, Nigeria (AP) — Teenage climate activists in Nigeria’s largest city are recycling trash into runway outfits for a “Trashion Show.”
Chinedu Mogbo, founder of Greenfingers Wildlife Initiative, a conservation group working with the activists, said the show was designed to raise awareness about environmental pollution.
Lagos, one of Africa’s most populous cities with more than 15 million people, generates at least 12,000 metric tons of waste daily, authorities say. And implementation of environmental laws is poor: The World Bank estimates that pollution kills at least 30,000 people in this city every year.
This year’s show came just as world leaders wrapped up two weeks of U.N. climate talks in Egypt.
In collaboration with young activists and models, the Greenfingers Wildlife Initiative says it’s out to recycle as many plastics as possible, one community at a time.
It organizes regular trash clean-ups across communities, at drainage ditches and beaches. The plastic litter is then used to create fabrics for the fashion show.
Draped in red plastic spoons and fabric, 16-year-old Nethaniel Edegwa said she joined this year’s edition as a model “to make a change.”
“We can see that we are all being affected by the climate change, so I really want to make a difference,” Edegwa said.
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Asadu contributed from Abuja, Nigeria.
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Lottery opens to see synchronous fireflies in SC
COLUMBIA, S.C. (FOX Carolina) - If you want to see the synchronous fireflies in Congaree National Park, you have one week to enter the lottery for a chance to witness the rare phenomenon.
While there are thousands of species of fireflies found throughout the world, only three species in North America synchronize their flashing light patterns.
For two weeks between mid-May and mid-June, Congaree National Park hosts these special fireflies. Due to the large crowds that synchronous fireflies attract, the park requires tickets and only allows 130 vehicles each night during the viewing period.
The National Parks Service holds a lottery to give hopeful visitors an equal chance of seeing the synchronous fireflies.
On Thursday, the lottery opened and will continue until April 12, 2023 at 10 a.m. One application is allowed per household and a $1 deposit is required.
The results of the ticket lottery will be announced on April 17, 2023. Viewing events will take place May 13-16 and May 19-24, 2023.
Click here to enter the Congaree National Park Firefly Viewing Lottery.
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MALIBU, Calif., July 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Zuma Valley, a food brand dedicated to coconut products, today announced that premier organic grocer Erewhon has made a strategic equity investment to help Zuma Valley pursue its mission of putting Coconut in Everything™.
"At Erewhon, we taste thousands of new products every year. Zuma Valley is the best-tasting, purest coconut we have ever found. We are excited to help bring Zuma Valley products to more of the country and in additional product formats," said Erewhon CEO Tony Antoci.
"Humans have been eating coconut for tens of thousands of years, and yet there is still huge untapped potential in the amazing coconut palm. We have several innovative coconut-based products in the pipeline that we look forward to launching at Erewhon," said Julie Labin, founder, and CEO of Zuma Valley.
Erewhon was Zuma Valley's first customer back in 2015 when Erewhon had only a single store. The investment represents a continuation of years of partnership between the two companies.
Zuma Valley's organic whipped coconut cream is a hit, featured in Erewhon smoothies that are co-branded with celebrities and influencers, including Hailey Bieber, Kourtney Kardashian, and others. According to Erewhon CEO Tony Antoci, Zuma Valley's whipped coconut cream retail SKU is one of the top 10 best-selling SKUs across all product categories in the entire store.
"Most coconut products are dried or heated to ultra-high temperatures but Zuma Valley has figured out how to gently pack coconut to preserve the flavor as mother nature intended, without synthetic additives," said Antoci.
Zuma Valley's current product line includes refrigerated whipped coconut cream, frozen coconut cream, and frozen coconut meat, which are certified USDA organic, Non-GMO Project Verified, gluten free, and kosher. The company sells to retail, food service, and manufacturing customers across the United States. Zuma Valley pure coconut has become a staple behind the scenes in innovative kitchen commissaries, for sweet and savory applications.
Zuma Valley sources its sustainably grown coconuts from the Philippines, where they are grown on and purchased direct from small family farms, and then fresh frozen. Over half of the energy used during packing and freezing is from renewable sources, including biofuel and solar.
About Zuma Valley
Zuma Valley is a female-owned company on a mission to put Coconut in Everything – to use this versatile ingredient to help reimagine many of our favorite foods. Coconut is naturally low-carb, keto-friendly, plant-based, paleo, and comes with medium chain triglycerides. For more information, visit zumavalley.com or follow us on Instagram @zumavalley
About Erewhon
Erewhon is an independent, family-owned market with nine current locations across Los Angeles. Since 1968, Erewhon has been committed to providing healthy, pure, and nutrient-rich foods and products to the communities it serves. Erewhon maintains this commitment by adhering to stringent ingredient standards, supporting local farmers and brands, and caring for its employees, partners, and communities. For more information, visit erewhonmarket.com
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A man who allegedly drove a U-Haul truck into pedestrians in New York City on Monday will face one charge of second-degree murder and seven counts of attempted murder, New York Police Chief of Detectives James Essig said at a Tuesday news conference.
Weng Sor, a 62-year-old man from Las Vegas, allegedly was driving the U-Haul on Monday and hit people as he fled to evade a car stop, according to police.
A 44-year-old died as a result of his injuries, and eight others including a police officer were injured, according to Essig. One person is in critical but stable condition, and injuries for the others ranged from broken bones to cuts and bruises, Essig said.
CNN was not able to immediately identify an attorney for Sor. It's unclear what formal charges Sor will face when he is arraigned in Kings County Criminal Court.
"He's still in police custody so no arraignment any time soon," an email response from the Brooklyn District Attorney's Office said. "Still sorting out charges."
The incident began when police pulled over the rented truck at about 10:49 a.m. in Sunset Park, Brooklyn, the New York Police Department said. The driver evaded police and was taken into custody a few blocks away after hitting the victims.
Sor lives in Las Vegas with his mother and traveled to Florida on February 1 where he rented a U-Haul, Essig said.
Sor was arrested in South Carolina while driving to New York for reckless driving and possession of marijuana, he added.
The suspect's ex-wife and son live in Brooklyn, Essig said, and Sor stopped at their residence twice before Monday's incident to shower. The second time, he had "an altercation with his son," Essig told reporters.
"Based on interviews with his family members and confirmed when interrogated by members of the New York City detective bureau, we believe Mr. Sor was suffering from a mental health crisis," Essig said. "At this time, there is no nexus to terrorism."
It appears Sor was living in the U-Haul, according to a law enforcement source. Boxes of his clothes and other items were found in the van, the source said.
According to Essig, Sor told investigators that when was driving the rental truck Monday, he saw "an invisible object come towards the car."
"And at that point, he says, 'I've had enough' and he goes on his rampage," Essig said.
Sor told police officers they should have shot him when he was arrested, he said.
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LONDON, May 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- In response to stark new warnings that the world will likely warm by more than 1.5° C over the next five years, Henley & Partners in partnership with Deep Knowledge Analytics today launched the Investment Migration Climate Resilience Index — a unique new analytical tool to assess your own country's climate resilience and explore investment migration program options that offer a pathway to residence rights or citizenship acquisition in more climate resilient locations in return for making a significant investment in the host country's economy.
Using over 900 different data points within 5 parameters, and considering key factors of vulnerability, readiness to leverage climate investments, and economic ability to adapt, the innovative new study has produced a Climate Resilience score for 180 countries and separated them into three resilience bands: higher resilience (scores of 60 or more out of 100), medium resilience (scores of 45 to 59.9), and lower resilience (scores of 44.9 or less). The sobering reality is that the vast majority — 142 countries — fall in the lower resilience band where citizens are more at risk from extreme environmental events such as forest fires, hurricanes, heat waves, floods, droughts, and storms. Infrastructure will be both weaker and more exposed, and the ability to prepare for and respond to the aftermath of extreme weather events will be lower.
The Investment Migration Climate Resilience Index uniquely combines World Bank GDP data (the average of normalized GDP and GDP per capita for each country) with the University of Notre Dame's latest Notre Dame Global Adaptation Initiative (ND-GAIN) Country Index, which summarizes countries' vulnerability to climate change and readiness to convert financial investments (climate finance) into climate adaptation measures. By adding GDP data to the mix, Henley & Partners' new Global Climate Resilience Ranking incorporates the important consideration of a country's economic ability to adapt to climate change and protect its citizens against the most adverse effects.
Unsurprisingly, the top five countries are all in the northern hemisphere. The US ranks 1st, with a Climate Resilience score of 70.6, followed by Germany (70.3), the UK (69.4), Switzerland (68.4), and Canada (68.3) in 5th place by a narrow margin. Even less surprisingly, Sub-Saharan countries occupy the bottom five positions with the world's least climate resilient country being Chad, in 136th place, with a score of just 19.1 out of 100.
CEO of Henley & Partners, Dr. Juerg Steffen, says climate change concerns are increasingly informing the long-term asset location strategies of international investors, business owners, and entrepreneurs. "Climate change is already impacting on all aspects of our lives so by investing in a more climate resilient country, in addition to residence rights or a supplementary citizenship, investors gain the right to relocate their families, their assets, and critical infrastructure to a more resilient place that will be able to better withstand future climate shocks."
Out of just fifteen countries globally that are classified as higher resilience, seven host investment migration programs, including the US EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program, the UK Tier 1 Innovator Visa, the Swiss Residence Program, which Henley & Partners designed for non-EU and non-EFTA nationals, Canada's Start-Up Visa Program, Australia's Business Innovation and Investment Program, the Luxembourg Residence by Investment Program and the Italy Residence by Investment Program.
There are eight investment migration options in medium resilience countries including the Singapore Global Investor Program, Ireland's Immigrant Investor Program, the Austria Citizenship by Investment provisions, the Spain Residence by Investment Program, the New Zealand Residence by Investment Program, the UAE's new residence visa options, the Portugal Golden Residence Permit Program and the Turkey Citizenship by Investment Program.
Dominic Volek, Group Head of Private Clients at Henley & Partners, says no one should be planning for the long term without considering the climate change factor. "The countries and cities that are most resilient will attract global talent and investors in search of 'climate havens' that have prepared for what lies ahead. The time has come to actively build future-ready climate resilient portfolios if you want to lower your risk to the inevitable impact of climate disasters."
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2 police hurt, 143 people held in Vienna gas talks protest
BERLIN (AP) — Two police officers were injured Monday in scuffles that broke out when protesters tried to break through a police cordon during a demonstration against a meeting of oil and gas companies in Vienna.
Police detained 143 people and resorted to using pepper spray to break up the demonstration.
Public broadcaster ORF reported that some protesters had tried to block roads leading to the hotel where the three-day European Gas Conference is being held.
Environmental activists have criticized the conference participants for pursuing further natural gas projects amid strong demand and high prices due to the war in Ukraine.
Jasmin Duregger of the group Greenpeace accused gas companies of promoting their business at the expense of the climate “under the cover of energy security.”
Activists hope to mobile for a large protest Tuesday against the conference, which is sponsored by Austrian energy giant OMV.
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Bowler celebrating 100th birthday by throwing strikes: ‘It’s become a part of me’
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG/Gray News) - A bowler in Iowa just reached a major milestone – turning 100 years old. And he celebrated by bowling, a passion he’s had since he was 10 years old.
KCRG reports Harry Berckes, of Cedar Rapids, celebrated his 100th birthday with strike after strike.
“There is a warmth with bowling that you don’t find in another sport. This is my home away from home,” Berckes said.
Berckes isn’t kidding – even at age 100, he bowls on a summer league and into the fall and winter months, three days a week.
On his birthday, Berckes got three strikes in a row and four in his first game with a final score of 154.
“I do it for the exercise, for the people. It’s become a part of me,” Berckes said.
When it comes to making it to the century mark, Berckes said credits his lifelong lack of drinking and smoking.
“I tried them all, but one time was enough on all of that for me,” Berckes said.
The 100-year-old said he remains competitive on the lanes and plans not to give it up anytime soon.
“As long as I’m able to stand up, I’ll throw the ball and hit the pins,” Berckes said.
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By STEVE MEGARGEE
AP Sports Writer
ELKHART LAKE, Wis. (AP) — Tyler Reddick isn’t about to let up now that he finally has produced his first Cup Series victory and put himself in position for NASCAR’s playoffs. The Richard Childress Racing driver and his team have bigger goals in mind. Team owner Richard Childress says that “I truly think that we will be a contender for the championship when we get into it.” Reddick won Sunday at Road America in his 92nd career Cup Series start. He’s had five second-place finishes.
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LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – Former Raiders coach Jon Gruden says he is “ashamed” about his old offensive emails that cost him his job and hopes to get another chance in football.
Gruden spoke publicly about the affair at the Little Rock Touchdown Club for the first time since he resigned as coach of the Raiders last October. The resignation followed the publication by The New York Times and Wall Street Journal of emails he had sent from 2011-18 that contained racist, homophobic and misogynistic comments.
"I’m ashamed about what has come about in these emails, and I’ll make no excuses for it,” he said. “It’s shameful. But I am a good person. I believe that. I go to church. I’ve been married for 31 years. I’ve got three great boys. I still love football. I’ve made some mistakes. But I don’t think anybody in here hasn’t. And I just ask for forgiveness, and hopefully, I get another shot.”
Gruden resigned as Raiders coach with more than six years remaining on his 10-year, $100 million contract. Raiders owner Mark Davis said last year that the team reached a settlement with Gruden over the final six-plus years of his contract. Terms of the settlement were not disclosed.
Gruden has filed a lawsuit against the NFL, claiming a “malicious and orchestrated campaign” was used by the league and Commissioner Roger Goodell to destroy Gruden’s career by leaking the old emails.
The league has denied leaking the emails.
A Nevada judge ruled in favor of Gruden in May, denying the NFL’s motion to compel arbitration in the case. The NFL is appearing that ruling.
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MIAMI, July 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Bascom Palmer Eye Institute is once again ranked No. 1 in ophthalmology in the 2022 U.S. News & World Report "Best Hospitals" rankings, while Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center moves into the top 50 for the first time, tied at No. 48, and neurology/neurosurgery vault into the top 25.
The new rankings mark the 21st time, and the 19th consecutive year, that Bascom Palmer has been ranked No. 1 for treating eye-related conditions since U.S. News began surveying physicians for its annual rankings in 1990. Sylvester, the only National Cancer Institute-designated cancer center in South Florida, is ranked among the best hospitals for treatment of cancer for the first time, at No. 48.
In addition, neurology/neurosurgery went up ten spots, rising to No. 25 in the country from No. 35 in 2021. All three ranked programs are part of UHealth – University of Miami Health System, which also demonstrated top-notch care closer to home.
UHealth Tower showed improvement, advancing one spot statewide to No. 8. It continues to be tied at No. 2 in Miami-Ft. Lauderdale, and is regionally recognized in South Florida.
"Having three nationally ranked programs and rising in the state rankings is a testament to the outstanding clinical care our teams are providing," said Dipen J. Parekh, M.D., chief operating officer of UHealth executive dean for clinical affairs and founding director of the Desai Sethi Urology Institute at the Miller School of Medicine. "These and other UHealth programs are at the vanguard of medicine, advancing cutting-edge research and treatment options and setting the standard for top-flight patient care, from the most basic to the most complex cases."
Bascom Palmer's decades-long run in the top spot of these national rankings is a demonstration of its excellence in the field of ophthalmology.
"Our professional team is dedicated to delivering the most advanced vision care to patients throughout our diverse community and around the world," said Eduardo C. Alfonso, M.D., director of Bascom Palmer Eye Institute and the Kathleen and Stanley J. Glaser Chair in Ophthalmology. "In addition to clinical care, our unwavering focus on excellence also drives our integrated approach to research and education. Our physicians and scientists continue to make important contributions to our understanding of eye diseases, and we have developed robust virtual education services to connect with patients and eye care professionals almost anywhere in the world."
Eight UHealth specialties earned distinction this year as high performing, relative to other rated hospitals: chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), colon cancer surgery, heart attack, heart failure, kidney failure, lung cancer surgery, prostate cancer surgery, and stroke.
"Dedication to our patients is our shared focus, and is at the core of our mission," said Henri R. Ford, M.D., M.H.A., dean and chief academic officer of the Miller School. "It drives innovation and interdisciplinary cooperation in our academic and research efforts. Excellence in clinical care is the result, and this is validated by the continued recognition and respect of our peers in the medical community."
U.S. News & World Report rankings are based on data from nearly 5,000 medical centers and survey responses from more than 30,000 physicians. The complete 2022-2023 rankings are available online and in the U.S. News "Best Hospitals" 2022 guidebook.
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KID FROST, YO-YO, SPICE 1, DJ BATTLECAT, ARABIAN PRINCE, LIL EAZY E, AND MORE
SPECIAL RECOGNITION AWARDS TO DEATH ROW RECORDS, RUTHLESS RECORDS, AND OTHERS
THE BRONX, N.Y., June 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Universal Hip Hop Museum (UHHM) today announced a private, industry-only event, HIP HOP ROADSHOW, LOS ANGELES, Thursday, June 23, 2022, 7 PM – 10 PM, at the Petersen Automotive Museum, kicking off BET Weekend. The event will recognize the significant contributions of west coast artists and serve as a means of engaging the music industry and local Hip Hop icons. Special recognition awards will be presented to Eazy E (posthumously) and Ruthless Records, Death Row Records, Kid Frost, DJ Battle Cat, Yo-Yo, Spice 1, and Arabian Prince for their significant contributions to global Hip Hop Culture. The program will also include an overview of west coast Hip Hop history and discussions on how to best curate exhibits that accurately reflect the rich history of the west.
"Now that the museum's structure has been completed, we must engage the Hip Hop community across the country to ensure that we preserve the culture's most treasured artifacts, and the history of its respective regions. This event is the just beginning of a national road trip to do just that," stated Rocky Bucano, President and Executive Director, Universal Hip Hop Museum."The significance of the west coast's contribution to Hip Hop is undeniable. We want to share the museum's progress and build relationships with our global Hip Hop community. The first stop is Los Angeles."
Tina Marie Tyler, Vice-Chair, Artist Relations Committee, and Event Producer, echoes that sentiment adding, "The music, artists, and culture drive everything we do at the museum. This is an opportunity to not only acknowledge the rich west coast Hip Hop history but also engage artists so that their journey is accurately immortalized through museum exhibition, educational programs, and historical entries."
DJ Silky D, DJ Cli-N-Tel, Klass One, David Rivera, LaTonya "Zblkharte" Allen, Tasha "Diamond" Stills, Nahnii A, Chris "The Glove" Taylor, DJ Domino, Flex 1, Jackie Silva, and Sonya Pruneda.
Universal Music Group, Sony Music, The Orchard, Rite1 Entertainment, Hip Hop 4 Peace, Legendaire Peach Tea Rum, Boombox Junkie, Bass Boss, and Ladylike Entertainment.
5:30 PM – Media set-up
6 PM - Red Carpet Arrivals
Tina Marie Tyler, Vice-Chair, Artist Relations, and Executive Producer, Universal Hip Hop Museum
Anchored in the birthplace of Hip Hop culture, the Universal Hip Hop Museum broke ground in the Bronx in 2021. Built as a space for audiences, artists, and technology to converge and create unparalleled educational and entertainment experiences, the museum is slated to open in Bronx Point in 2024. The UHHM will celebrate and preserve the history of local and global Hip Hop music and culture past, present, and future.
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Police reports for March 24, 2023 Mar 24, 2023 7 hrs ago Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Following are locations and nature of offense reports received from the Lawton Police Department:Disorderly conduct, 1203 SW Texas.Drug possession, Southwest 14th Street and J Avenue.Larceny, 24 N. Sheridan.DUI, North Sheridan Road and Cache Road.Auto theft, 2906 NW 21st Place.Sex offenses, 3401 W. Gore.Burglary, 1306 NW Irwin.Burglary, 2525 SW I.Larceny, 6204 Cache Road.Kidnapping, 1816 NW Crosby Park Circle.Larceny, 3745 W. Lee.Auto theft, 202 S. Sheridan.Disorderly conduct, 201 SE Interstate Drive.Disorderly conduct, 6620 NW Ferris.Burglary, 3148 Cache Road.DUI, South Sheridan Road and West Lee Boulevard. Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Recommended for you Online Poll The City Council voted to install stop signs at Northwest 47th Street and Meadowbrook and at Arlington and Northwest 35th Street. Do you agree with putting these stop signs in place? You voted: Yes No Vote View Results Back Sign Up For Newsletters Success! An email has been sent to with a link to confirm list signup. Error! There was an error processing your request. Obituaries Receive the most recent obituaries from The Lawton Constitution every Morning in you E-mail. Signup today! Headlines / e-Edition Would you like to receive our daily news from The Lawton Constitution? Signup today! Sports Headlines Would you like to receive our daily sports from The Lawton Constitution? Signup today! Breaking News Get the latest breaking news from The Lawton Constitution. Sign up today! You must select at least one email list. Please enter a valid email address. Sign up Manage your lists | https://www.swoknews.com/almanac/police/police-reports-for-march-24-2023/article_e03f2b3f-00a1-542f-aa36-15be3ccb19e9.html | 2023-03-24 13:22:11 | 1 | https://www.swoknews.com/almanac/police/police-reports-for-march-24-2023/article_e03f2b3f-00a1-542f-aa36-15be3ccb19e9.html |
New MDR service uniquely combines industry-leading Cortex XDR technology with Unit 42's advanced threat intelligence and threat hunting
SANTA CLARA, Calif., Aug. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The need for managed detection and response (MDR) is soaring as attack surfaces grow, cloud usage skyrockets and the cybersecurity skills gap widens. Palo Alto Networks (NASDAQ: PANW), the global cybersecurity leader, today introduced Unit 42 Managed Detection and Response (Unit 42 MDR) to address this need with a new service that can offer continuous 24/7 threat detection, investigation and response. This offering brings together Palo Alto Networks acclaimed Cortex XDR with Unit 42's industry-leading threat intelligence, which includes insights from incident response cases. Because Unit 42 MDR is built on Cortex XDR, it is optimized to not just prioritize alerts but also to massively reduce the number of alerts customers receive. This helps customers detect more suspicious activity than they would have otherwise.
"As cyberattacks continue to rise, many organizations are being asked to handle advanced threats with limited resources and without the right expertise. This will not lead to good results," said Wendi Whitmore, senior vice president, Palo Alto Networks Unit 42. "Palo Alto Networks Unit 42 brings a unique combination of innovative cybersecurity technologies and a world-class threat intelligence team which allows us to provide customers with rapid detection and response to critical cyberthreats."
The new Unit 42 MDR service offers customers cybersecurity experts to help identify and respond to security alerts and potential threats in real time, enabling businesses to focus security operations (SecOps) personnel on other organizational security priorities. The service provides organizations with monitoring, threat hunting and response/remediation capabilities, including:
- Continuous Monitoring & Response: Security experts monitor alerts, events and indicators 24x7x365. The Unit 42 MDR team uses a mix of proprietary processes, infrastructure and enrichment to accelerate detection, response and threat hunting to help quickly stop malicious activity most likely to impact your organization.
- Proactive Threat Hunting: World-class threat hunters search environments for complex attacks using deep knowledge of XDR data sources and the latest threat intelligence from Palo Alto Networks. This helps organizations stay ahead of emerging attack campaigns, malware and vulnerabilities.
- Security Posture Optimization: Experts provide periodic health checks of an organization's posture and detailed recommendations on policy changes to help facilitate addressing risks before they become issues.
"Cyberattacks are emerging and evolving faster than ever," said Tom Osteen, CIO, Enloe Medical Center. "Intervening and addressing threats at the earliest stage is crucial. With Unit 42 MDR we have confidence that we can quickly identify and stop malicious activity to help keep our organization safe and secure."
In a recent report, IDC said, "It is not a surprise to state that organizations continue to struggle with persistent security talent shortages and the rising costs to retain these scarce security resources. Security teams with already limited resources are overwhelmed by the heavy workload and responsibility." The report also stated, "Organizations are analyzing their current risks and accelerating their security services investments to ease pressure on their teams and strengthen their overall security posture to meet the growing cyberthreats."*
About Cortex XDR:
Cortex XDR® is the world's first detection and response solution that natively integrates network, endpoint and cloud data to stop sophisticated attacks. It is designed to stop attacks with the power of AI and comprehensive data.
XDR is critical to effective security. The latest Palo Alto Networks 2022 Unit 42 Incident Response Report highlights that when a breach occurs, 44% of the cases involved a business that did not have or did not fully deploy an endpoint detection and response or XDR security solution.
Options for Cortex XDR Management:
Customers can choose to manage XDR in a number of ways. In addition to Unit 42 MDR, customers can use their own team to manage XDR or choose an XMDR Partner. Partners achieve Cortex XMDR Specialization by completing both technical and sales enablement and specialization examinations. Palo Alto Networks growing XMDR ecosystem serves customers around the world through partners who use their own particular expertise together with Cortex XDR.
About Unit 42 & Unit 42 Incident Response Services
Palo Alto Networks Unit 42 brings together world-renowned threat researchers, elite incident responders and expert security consultants to create an intelligence-driven, response-ready organization that's passionate about helping proactively manage cyber risk.
Palo Alto Networks Unit 42™ has an experienced team of security consultants with backgrounds in public and private sectors who have handled some of the largest cyberattacks in history. They manage complex cyber risks and respond to advanced threats, including nation-state attacks, advanced persistent threats, or APTs and complex ransomware investigations. Unit 42 incident response experts are available 24/7 to help clients understand the nature of the attack and then quickly contain, remediate and eradicate it. They utilize a proven methodology and battle-tested tools developed from real-world experiences investigating thousands of incidents.
More Information:
More information on Unit 42 MDR and Cortex XDR 3.4 can be found in our blog or at Black Hat from August 6–11 at the Palo Alto Networks booth: #1332.
Availability:
Unit 42 MDR and Cortex XDR 3.4 are available today globally with full support.
*IDC, Worldwide and U.S. Comprehensive Security Services Forecast, 2022–2026: Steady Growth Continues Amid Global Headwinds, Doc #US48549022, July 2022
About Palo Alto Networks
Palo Alto Networks is the world's cybersecurity leader. We innovate to outpace cyberthreats, so organizations can embrace technology with confidence. We provide next-gen cybersecurity to thousands of customers globally, across all sectors. Our best-in-class cybersecurity platforms and services are backed by industry-leading threat intelligence and strengthened by state-of-the-art automation. Whether deploying our products to enable the Zero Trust Enterprise, responding to a security incident, or partnering to deliver better security outcomes through a world-class partner ecosystem, we're committed to helping ensure each day is safer than the one before. It's what makes us the cybersecurity partner of choice.
At Palo Alto Networks, we're committed to bringing together the very best people in service of our mission, so we're also proud to be the cybersecurity workplace of choice, recognized among Newsweek's Most Loved Workplaces (2021), Comparably Best Companies for Diversity (2021)and HRC Best Places for LGBTQ Equality (2022). For more information, visit www.paloaltonetworks.com.
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NEENAH, Wis., Oct. 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Georgia-Pacific, in partnership with global venture firm and startup accelerator gener8tor, has kicked off its third 1915 Studios gBETA accelerator program. Welcoming four new startup companies to its fall cohort, Georgia-Pacific's 1915 Studios enables the success of early-stage startups that supply innovative sustainability solutions.
The selected companies, which include Adept Materials, Celcy, SAVRpak and MiFood Tech, share a common focus on foodservice sustainability innovation. They each have access to and support from Georgia-Pacific's 1915 Studios, which is at Georgia-Pacific's Neenah Technical Center (NTC), a research and development facility of more than 250 scientists, engineers, technicians, and support staff who, together, offer centuries of papermaking, product development and testing expertise. More details about each company can be found below.
"The Environmental Protection Agency estimates that each year, U.S. food loss and waste embodies 170 million metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalent GHG emissions (excluding landfill emissions), equal to the annual CO2 emissions of 42 coal-fired power plants," said Dave Hahn, vice president of research and development at Georgia-Pacific. "We see incredible value in building and supporting an ecosystem where innovators in fast-moving industries, like foodservice sustainability, can thrive."
Georgia-Pacific's 1915 Studios is a free accelerator for early-stage technology startups following the model of gener8tor's gBETA program, which operates 20-plus other programs across the country. The gBETA program provides participants with intensive and individualized coaching and access to gener8tor's national network of mentors, potential customers, corporate partners, and investors. 1915 Studios' 12-week program is designed to help startups prototype and build their products, gain early customer traction on their product or idea, and establish metrics that make them competitive applicants for full-time accelerators or seed investment.
"Together, the gBETA program and Georgia-Pacific partnership aims to bring economic diversity and job growth to Neenah," said Brian Davis, gener8tor program manager of 1915 Studios." We are working to help establish tomorrow's leading companies and support these startups in solving sustainability challenges."
Started at Georgia-Pacific's NTC in 2021, 1915 Studios is held twice per year, with up to five companies accepted per cohort. At the end of the program, startup founders will pitch their companies to investors, community partners and the public at a showcase event on December 6 in Neenah.
Startup companies and founders interested in learning more about the program are encouraged to visit here.
To date, gBETA alumni have raised $492M in follow-on financing and created more than 3,000 jobs. Recent 1915 Studio alumnus, Eric Garrison, founder of CASSIE, an industrial filtration company, recounted his experience while working with the accelerator as a cohort partner.
"1915 Studios and Georgia-Pacific really assisted in our moving the needle on the manufacturing process by helping us develop pieces of our technology that allowed us to grow into a real company," said Garrison. "After partnering up with 1915 and Georgia-Pacific, we were able to raise money and get the ball rolling on fixing the world's air quality issues."
Adept Materials develops multifunctional materials that increase the durability, energy efficiency, and comfort of buildings while simplifying construction. The core technology is patent-protected, the raw materials are low-cost and abundant, and can be combined with building products at the factory using existing manufacturing processes. Adept Materials has partnered with a film extruder to develop licensed materials for performance footwear and apparel applications and has entered into discussions with multiple global manufacturers of architectural products and packaging materials.
Celcy, a patented IOT, autonomous, countertop robot combines a freezer and an oven to offer unparalleled on demand quality food. The freezer stores 5 pre-made meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks, etc.) and allows the user to select a meal from their phone, tablet or connected device. Celcy then moves it to the oven, handles thecooking details including style of cooking (broil, bake, convection, etc.), duration and when to start it in order to have it ready when you want it; all transparent to the user. Celcy launched their beta this past July.
SAVRpak manufactures and sells patented non-woven airlaid sachets to remove excess moisture from the air inside food containers. This triples the shelf life of berries and leafy greens and keeps hot delivery food crunchy and crispy (good-bye soggy fries). SAVRpak is 100% chemical free, food-safe, single-use and made of degradable plant-material. SAVRpak was named a Fast Company World Changing Idea finalist in 2022 and a TIME Magazine Best Invention in 2021, SAVRpak can be found in 41 states and 21 countries.
MiFood Tech provides automatic kitchen solutions for restaurants to replace human labor on the most repetitive prepping and cooking work in the restaurant to solve labor shortage problems and increase restaurants' profit. MiFood Tech recently designed and developed their prototype of the automatic cutting machine. During customer discovery, Mi Food Tech identified some customers who wanted to use their products in their restaurants and casinos.
Based in Atlanta, Georgia-Pacific and its subsidiaries are among the world's leading manufacturers and marketers of bath tissue, paper towels and napkins, tableware, paper-based packaging, cellulose, specialty fibers and building products. Our familiar consumer brands include Quilted Northern®, Angel Soft®, Brawny®, Dixie®, enMotion®, Sparkle® and Vanity Fair®. Georgia-Pacific has long been a leading supplier of building products to lumber and building materials dealers and large do-it-yourself warehouse retailers. Its Georgia-Pacific Recycling subsidiary is among the world's largest traders of paper, metal and plastics. The company operates more than 150 facilities and employs approximately 30,000 people directly and creates more than 89,000 jobs indirectly. For more information, visit: gp.com/about-us. For news, visit: gp.com/news.
gener8tor is a global venture firm and accelerator network that supports startups, founders, workers, employers, artists and musicians across race, place and gender. gener8tor partners with companies, governments, universities and nonprofits to operate programs in more than 41 communities across 22 states and two countries. Fast Company named gener8tor one of the Best Workplaces for Innovators in 2021 and 2022.
gBETA is a non-equity accelerator that facilitates the growth of early-stage companies through a network-driven program. This accelerator supports five startups per cohort and requires no fees for startups and takes no equity. Since launching in 2015, gBETA accelerator alumni have raised $487M+ in capital and created 3,355+ jobs across the U.S. and Canada.
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Affidavit: Oklahoma man said he killed 4 men, ‘cut them up’
OKMULGEE, Okla. (AP) — A man described as a “person of interest” in the killing and dismemberment of four men in eastern Oklahoma admitted to a woman that he killed the men and “cut them up,” according to a prosecutor’s affidavit.
Authorities believe 67-year-old Joseph Kennedy shot and killed the four men on Oct. 9 at Kennedy’s scrap yard, according to the affidavit unsealed Thursday and signed by Assistant District Attorney Carman Rainbolt.
Kennedy told a woman in Gore, Oklahoma, that he killed and dismembered the four men because they were stealing from him, according to the affidavit, which was filed by prosecutors who were seeking to increase Kennedy’s bond.
The dismembered bodies of Mark Chastain, 32, Billy Chastain, 30, Mike Sparks, 32, and Alex Stevens, 29, were found Oct. 14 in the Deep Fork River in Okmulgee, a town of around 11,000 people that’s about 40 miles (65 kilometers) south of Tulsa. The men were believed to have left a house in Okmulgee on bicycles the evening of Oct. 9.
One of Kennedy’s court-appointed attorneys, Gregg Graves, declined to comment Friday.
Kennedy was arrested Oct. 17 in Daytona Beach Shores, Florida, while driving a stolen vehicle, according to Okmulgee Police Chief Joe Prentice. He was later extradited to Oklahoma.
Kennedy has not been formally charged, but Okmulgee County Jail records show he is being held on $10 million bond in connection with a 2012 charge of assault and battery with a deadly weapon for which he was still on probation.
A telephone message left Friday for Rainbolt and Okmulgee County District Attorney Carol Iski was not immediately returned.
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BOSTON, June 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Below is the May 2022 Monthly Update for the Liberty All-Star Growth Fund, Inc. (NYSE: ASG)
Liberty All-Star Growth Fund, Inc.
Ticker: ASG
Monthly Update, May, 2022
Investment Approach:
Fund Style: All-Cap Growth
Fund Strategy: Combines three growth style investment managers, each with a distinct capitalization focus (small-, mid- and large-cap) selected and continuously monitored by the Fund's Investment Advisor.
Investment Managers:
Top 20 Holdings at Month-End
Monthly Performance
Net Assets at Month-End ($millions)
Sector Breakdown (% of equity portfolio)*
New Holdings
Adobe, Inc.
Definitive Healthcare Corp.
Upstart Holdings, Inc.
Holdings Liquidated
BTRS Holdings, Inc.
Tabula Rasa HealthCare, Inc.
The net asset value (NAV) of a closed-end fund is the market value of the underlying investments (i.e., stocks and bonds) in the Fund's portfolio, minus liabilities, divided by the total number of Fund shares outstanding. However, the Fund also has a market price; the value at which it trades on an exchange. If the market price is above the NAV the Fund is trading at a premium. If the market price is below the NAV the Fund is trading at a discount.
Performance returns for the Fund are total returns, which includes dividends, and are net of management fees and other Fund expenses. Returns are calculated assuming that a shareholder reinvested all distributions. Past performance cannot predict future investment results.
Performance will fluctuate with changes in market conditions. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance data shown. Performance information shown does not reflect the deduction of taxes that shareholders would pay on Fund distributions or the sale of Fund shares. Shareholders must be willing to tolerate significant fluctuations in the value of their investment. An investment in the Fund involves risk, including loss of principal.
Sources of distributions to shareholders may include ordinary dividends, long-term capital gains and return of capital. The final determination of the source of all distributions in 2022 for tax reporting purposes will be made after year end. The actual amounts and sources of the amounts for tax reporting purposes will depend upon the Fund's investment experience during its fiscal year and may be subject to changes based on tax regulations. Based on current estimates no portion of the distributions consists of a return of capital. These estimates may not match the final tax characterization (for the full year's distributions) contained in shareholder 1099-DIV forms after the end of the year.
All data is as of May 31, 2022 unless otherwise noted.
Liberty All-Star® Growth Fund, Inc.
1-800-241-1850
www.all-starfunds.com
libinfo@alpsinc.com
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NEW YORK, July 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Klein Law Firm announces that a class action complaint has been filed on behalf of shareholders of Unity Software Inc. (NYSE: U) alleging that the Company violated federal securities laws.
Class Period: March 5, 2021 to May 10, 2022
Lead Plaintiff Deadline: September 6, 2022
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CLASS ACTION CASE DETAILS: The filed complaint alleges that Unity Software Inc. made materially false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (i) deficiencies in Unity's product platform reduced the accuracy of the Company's machine learning technology; (ii) the foregoing was likely to have a material negative impact on the Company's revenues; (iii) accordingly, Unity had overstated the Company's commercial and/or financial prospects for 2022; (iv) as a result, the Company was likely to have to reduce its fiscal 2022 guidance; and (v) as a result, the Company's public statements were materially false and misleading at all relevant times.
WHAT THIS MEANS TO YOU AS A SHAREHOLDER: If you have suffered a loss in Unity you have until September 6, 2022 to petition the court for lead plaintiff status. Your ability to share in any recovery doesn't require that you serve as a lead plaintiff.
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.TODAY...Partly sunny with a 20 percent chance of showers. Highs
in the upper 50s. Light wind, becoming northwest 5 to 10 mph this
afternoon.
.TONIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming mostly
cloudy. Lows in the mid 40s. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly sunny. Highs in the upper 60s. Northwest wind
5 to 10 mph.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 40s. Southwest
wind 5 to 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly sunny. Highs in the lower 60s. Southwest wind
5 to 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of showers
after midnight. Lows in the upper 40s. Chance of rain 20 percent.
.THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of showers.
Highs in the upper 50s.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of showers in
the evening, then a chance of showers after midnight. Lows in the
upper 40s. Chance of rain 50 percent.
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Highs in the mid 50s.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of showers in the
evening, then a chance of showers after midnight. Lows in the mid
40s. Chance of rain 50 percent.
.SATURDAY...Showers likely. Highs in the mid 50s. Chance of rain
60 percent.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of
showers. Lows in the mid 40s.
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.TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the lower 40s. North wind 5 to
10 mph.
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10 mph.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 40s. West wind
5 to 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly sunny. Highs in the mid 60s. West wind 5 to
10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming
mostly cloudy. A 20 percent chance of showers. Lows in the mid
40s.
.THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of showers.
Highs in the upper 50s.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of
showers. Lows in the mid 40s.
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.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of rain
showers. Lows in the lower 40s.
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showers likely in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 50s. Chance of
rain 60 percent.
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rain showers likely after midnight. Lows in the lower 40s. Chance
of rain 70 percent.
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rain 70 percent.
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rain 40 percent. Rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch.
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midnight. Lows in the mid 40s. North wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of
rain 50 percent. Rainfall amounts around a tenth of an inch.
.TUESDAY...Partly sunny with a slight chance of showers. A slight
chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 70s.
Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 20 percent.
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10 mph.
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slight chance of thunderstorms. Lows in the upper 40s. Chance of
rain 50 percent.
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showers. Lows in the mid 40s.
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morning. Highs in the lower 50s. Chance of rain 70 percent.
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showers. Lows in the lower 40s.
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showers. Highs in the mid 50s.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Rain showers likely, mainly in the evening.
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4500 feet, increasing to 6500 feet this afternoon. Northwest wind
5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 50 percent. Rainfall amounts less
than a tenth of an inch.
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evening, then a chance of rain showers with a slight chance of
thunderstorms after midnight. Snow level 8000 feet, increasing to
above 8000 feet after midnight. North wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of
rain 50 percent. Rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch,
except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
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slight chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Snow level above
8000 feet. North wind 5 to 10 mph, becoming southeast in the
afternoon. Chance of rain 20 percent.
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thunderstorms in the afternoon. Snow level above 8000 feet.
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with a slight chance of thunderstorms. Snow level above
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chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Snow level above
8000 feet. Chance of rain 50 percent.
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rain showers likely after midnight. Snow level 8000 feet. Chance
of rain 70 percent.
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rain 70 percent.
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chance of snow showers after midnight. Snow level 4500 feet.
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Flying Santa honors New England Coast Guard families
Tradition continues for 93rd year, Flying Santa delivers gifts to children of Coast Guard families
Tradition continues for 93rd year, Flying Santa delivers gifts to children of Coast Guard families
Tradition continues for 93rd year, Flying Santa delivers gifts to children of Coast Guard families
Flying Santa is a tradition honoring Coast Guard families that dates back to the 1929.
Brian Tague, president of Friends of Flying Santa, said it all began with Captain William Wincapaw, a Maine floatplane pilot.
"As a gesture of appreciation on Christmas Day in 1929, he put some packages together with books, magazines, candy, coffee and flew out and dropped them at about a dozen lighthouses around Penobscot Bay,” Tague said. “It was really well received by the Coast Guard families."
For many years, famous maritime author and historian Edward Rowe Snow adopted the Flying Santa mantle.
These days, there are several Santa surrogates who help. John Michael Roberts, who served in the Coast Guard for more than 30 years, said he considers it a great honor.
"To be taken care of as a military family, that was really, really important,” Roberts said. “It was something I really wanted to be a part of. I remember distinctly getting the call, getting called up to the bigs seven years ago to help out. It's been fantastic."
All kinds of helpers allow Flying Santa to make his deliveries, which these days are many.
“Any Coast Guard family from Maine to Long Island, New York is able to participate in the program," Tague said.
The helicopter trips for Santa are free, thanks to generous aviation companies.
"No compensation for fuel or time,” Tague said. “They just see the reason why we do it."
The magic of Christmas is evident in every donated flight, in each thoughtfully planned event, and in all of the children’s smiles.
Find more information about Flying Santa here. | https://www.wgal.com/article/flying-santa-honors-new-england-coast-guard-families/42339896 | 2022-12-26 19:23:00 | 0 | https://www.wgal.com/article/flying-santa-honors-new-england-coast-guard-families/42339896 |
A Baltimore County jury acquitted a former rabbinical student of most criminal charges during a trial last month following his 2020 arrest for allegedly trying to run over at least one staff member on the campus of Ner Israel Rabbinical College.
The jury found him guilty of one misdemeanor offense, resisting arrest, and not guilty of other more serious charges. He was originally charged with counts of first- and second-degree attempted murder.
On Tuesday, Manooel Yerooshalmy, 35, of Baltimore, received a sentence of probation before judgment with one year of supervised probation and an order not to contact the school or visit its Pikesville campus.
Baltimore Circuit Court Judge Wendy S. Epstein said in the sentencing hearing: “One of the reasons mental health issues are so scary is exactly the reason we’re sitting here today.”
Baltimore County Police said at the time that officers were called to the rabbinical school around 7 a.m. May 26, 2020, after a report of someone trying to run people over with their car on the campus. Police said Yerooshalmy drove after three staff members, chasing them before fleeing in the vehicle.
But Yerooshalmy’s attorney, Andrea Jaskulsky, said in his sentencing hearing that Yerooshalmy had gone to the campus to try to pray and was suffering from a mental health emergency at the time. No one was injured on the campus, Jaskulsky said, despite one rabbi reportedly calling 911 and saying there was a “terrorist.”
The only person injured in the incident, Jakulsky said, was Yerooshalmy himself. He suffered broken ribs and a fractured back from “being beaten up by the police.”
“He didn’t get out of the car, he didn’t try to run, he didn’t gun his engine, he didn’t crash into anybody. He didn’t do anything. He was having a mental health emergency,” Jakulsky said.
Jakulsky said Thursday she was pleased with the jury trial’s outcome, calling it “the right result.”
Lisa Dever, now a deputy state’s attorney, requested Yerooshalmy be sentenced to three years in the Department of Corrections, partly because she was concerned probation officers wouldn’t handle his case well.
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She read from a letter from one rabbi who said he couldn’t describe the “fear” he felt being pursued by Yerooshalmy. Dever said the rabbi didn’t want to see him incarcerated, but that he was worried about his safety and the safety of others.
Jakulsky, meanwhile, requested a probation before judgment, with unsupervised probation. She pointed out Yerooshalmy had been held for 27 months, since May 2020, and had only been found guilty of a misdemeanor — and argued sending him to the Department of Corrections would be a “travesty.”
Yerooshalmy spoke at the hearing, describing himself as a business owner who gave back to the community and had been in America for 20 years. Prior to the May 26 incident at Ner Israel, Yerooshalmy said he had been feeling unwell for a few days and was “scared of everybody.”
He was taken to Sinai Hospital the day before, after a candle he’d lit led to a fire department run, but was released in a hospital gown and walked back to his home. The next morning, he drove to Ner Israel’s campus to pray, he said. He described feeling scared when he got there, staying in his car and then leaving the campus.
When police arrived, he said he didn’t know what was going on. They broke his car window and hit him with a baton, Yerooshalmy said.
Epstein, the judge, said the one year of supervised probation could be modified if Yerooshalmy decided to leave the state of Maryland permanently to live with his family.
Under the terms of a probation before judgment, the jury’s “guilty” finding for resisting arrest will be stricken, meaning Yerooshalmy will not be able to appeal the finding. He has five years to request a sentencing modification. | https://www.baltimoresun.com/news/crime/bs-md-co-cr-ner-israel-attempted-murder-student-2020-20220825-2tg2a4wz4jaifbzp3vsspvxahy-story.html | 2022-08-25 20:09:48 | 1 | https://www.baltimoresun.com/news/crime/bs-md-co-cr-ner-israel-attempted-murder-student-2020-20220825-2tg2a4wz4jaifbzp3vsspvxahy-story.html |
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WASHINGTON (AP) — Democratic and Republican senators were at odds Thursday over how to keep firearms from dangerous people as bargainers struggled to finalize details of a gun violence compromise in time for their self-imposed deadline of holding votes in Congress next week.
Lawmakers said they remained divided over how to define abusive dating partners so they could be legally barred from purchasing firearms. Disagreements were also unresolved over proposals to send money to states that have “red flag" laws that let authorities temporarily confiscate guns from people deemed dangerous by courts, and to other states for their own violence prevention programs.
Sen. John Cornyn of Texas, a lead GOP bargainer, seemed visibly unhappy as he left Thursday's closed-door session after nearly two hours, saying he was flying home. The election-year negotiations were prompted by last month's mass shootings at a grocery store in Buffalo, New York, and an elementary school in Uvalde, Texas, at which a total of 31 people were slain.
“This is the hardest part because at some point, you just got to make a decision. And when people don’t want to make a decision, you can’t accomplish the result. And that’s kind of where we are right now," Cornyn said.
“I'm not frustrated, I'm done," he added, though he said he was open to continued discussions.
Lawmakers have said an agreement must be completed and written into legislative language by this week's end if Congress is to vote on the legislation by next week, after which it begins a July 4 recess. Leaders want votes by then because Washington has a long record of talking about reacting to mass shootings, only to see lawmakers' and voters' interest fade quickly over time.
Other bargainers seemed more optimistic, saying much of the overall package has been agreed to and aides were drafting legislative language.
“A deal like this is difficult," Sen. Chris Murphy of Connecticut, a lead Democratic negotiator, said when the meeting ended later. “It comes with a lot of emotions, it comes with political risk to both sides. But we’re we’re close enough that we should be able to get there."
The measure would impose just small-scale curbs on firearms. It lacks proposals by President Joe Biden and Democrats to prohibit assault-style weapons and high-capacity ammunition magazines like the ones used in Buffalo and Uvalde, or to raise the legal age for purchasing assault rifles from 18 to 21.
Even so, it would be Congress’ most robust move against gun violence since 1993. A ban lawmakers enacted that year on assault weapons took effect in 1994 and expired after a decade. Scores of high-profile mass shootings since have yielded little from Washington but partisan deadlock, chiefly due to Republicans blocking virtually any new restrictions.
Twenty senators, 10 from each party, agreed to the outlines of a compromise measure last weekend. Top bargainers — Murphy, Cornyn and Sens. Kyrsten Sinema, D-Ariz., and Thom Tillis, R-N.C. — have labored ever since to translate it into details.
Their framework would include also access to the juvenile records of gun buyers age 18-20. Both shooters in Buffalo and Uvalde were 18, and both used AR-15 style automatic rifles, which can load high-capacity magazines.
The plan would also include added spending for mental health and school safety programs, tougher penalties for gun trafficking and requirements that more gun dealers obtain federal firearms licenses.
The agreement has been endorsed by Biden, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif. | https://www.beaumontenterprise.com/news/article/GOP-Dem-Senate-bargainers-divided-over-gun-deal-17247203.php | 2022-06-16 22:40:12 | 0 | https://www.beaumontenterprise.com/news/article/GOP-Dem-Senate-bargainers-divided-over-gun-deal-17247203.php |
WFO SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Wednesday, December 28, 2022
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HIGH SURF ADVISORY
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Francisco CA
330 PM PST Tue Dec 27 2022
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM PST
WEDNESDAY...
* WHAT...Large breaking waves of 18 to 25 feet expected.
* WHERE...San Francisco, Coastal North Bay Including Point Reyes
National Seashore, San Francisco Peninsula Coast, Northern
Monterey Bay and Southern Monterey Bay and Big Sur Coast.
* WHEN...Until 9 AM PST Wednesday.
* IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and
localized beach erosion. Large shorebreak. Farther than normal
wave runup. Some beaches will be inundated at high tide.
Rounding or climbing over rock outcroppings will be extremely
dangerous. Fishing off rock walls or jetties may wash you out
to sea.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The ocean is an unrelenting environment
with little to no chance of rescue. Respect this force of
nature and remain well away from hazardous ocean conditions.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to
dangerous surf conditions.
Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions.
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CHICAGO (AP) — An Illinois grand jury on Wednesday formally indicted the father of a man charged with fatally shooting seven people at a Fourth of July parade in suburban Chicago, the Lake County State’s Attorney Office said.
The indictment charges Robert Crimo Jr., 58, with seven counts of reckless conduct. Prosecutors have said he helped his son, Robert Crimo III, obtain a gun license years before the shooting in Highland Park, even though the then-19-year-old had threatened violence.
Sara Avalos, a spokesperson for the prosecutors office, confirmed the grand jury indictment and said the father will be arraigned Thursday.
Robert Crimo Jr. was arrested in December, also on seven felony counts of reckless conduct, one for each person killed. Each count carries a maximum 3-year prison term. The longtime resident and well-known figure in Highland Park was released after his arrest on a $50,000 bond.
At a brief hearing last month, prosecutors had told Judge George Strickland at a Lake County Courthouse in Waukegan, north of Highland Park, they needed more time to present evidence to the grand jury.
In a brief statement released by his office later Wednesday, Lake County State’s Attorney Eric Rinehart said the grand jury agreed the case against the father should move forward.
“Parents who help their kids get weapons of war are morally and legally responsible when those kids hurt others with those weapons,” Rinehart said.
George M. Gomez, the father’s Chicago-area attorney, said Wednesday evening that he couldn’t comment because he hadn’t yet seen the indictment. But he earlier called the accusations against his client “baseless and unprecedented.”
Rinehart has previously said the accusations against the father are based on his sponsorship of his son’s application for a gun license in December 2019. Authorities say Robert Crimo III attempted suicide by machete in April 2019 and in September 2019 was accused by a family member of making threats to “kill everyone.”
“Parents and guardians are in the best position to decide whether their teenagers should have a weapon,” Rinehart said after the father’s arrest. “In this case, the system failed when Robert Crimo Jr. sponsored his son. He knew what he knew and he signed the form anyway.”
Authorities say Illinois State Police reviewed the son’s gun license application and found no reason to deny it because he had no arrests, no criminal record, no serious mental health problems, no orders of protection and no other behavior that would disqualify him.
Legal experts have said it’s rare for an accused shooter’s parent or guardian to face charges — in part because it’s difficult to prove such charges.
In one notable exception, a Michigan prosecutor in 2021 filed involuntary manslaughter charges against the parents of a teen accused of fatally shooting four students at his high school. A trial date was delayed while the state appeals court considers an appeal.
A grand jury indicted Robert Crimo III in July on 21 first-degree murder counts, 48 counts of attempted murder and 48 counts of aggravated battery, representing the seven people killed and dozens wounded in the attack at the holiday parade in Highland Park.
Robert Crimo Jr. has shown up at several of his son’s pretrial hearings, nodding in greeting when his son entered the courtroom shackled and flanked by guards. The father is a familiar face around Highland Park, where he was once a mayoral candidate and operated convenience stores. | https://www.cbs42.com/news/national/illinois-grand-jury-indicts-father-of-july-4-parade-shooting-suspect/ | 2023-02-16 03:14:39 | 1 | https://www.cbs42.com/news/national/illinois-grand-jury-indicts-father-of-july-4-parade-shooting-suspect/ |
ATLANTA — They are titans of the college gridiron, a pair of perennial powerhouses that, amazingly enough, have faced each other only once in their storied histories.
Three decades ago, a quaint era before playoffs and RPOs and NIL, Georgia beat Ohio State in a bowl game that meant little more than bragging rights.
They’ll be playing for a whole lot more Saturday in the College Football Playoff semifinal Peach Bowl — a berth in the national title game.
The top-ranked Bulldogs (13-0) are looking to take the penultimate step toward their second straight national championship, having barely broken a sweat on the way to the Southeastern Conference crown.
No. 4 Ohio State (11-1) is a bit more fortunate to be in this position, having slipped into the final playoff spot without winning its division in the Big Ten.
A resounding loss to Michigan in the regular-season finale knocked the Buckeyes out of contention for their conference title, but they made the playoff when USC lost in the Pac-12 championship game.
All of it adds up a thoroughly intriguing semifinal between schools with so much tradition — from Georgia’s Uga mascot to the Ohio State band’s dotting of the “I” — but hardly any face time with each other.
Ohio State linebacker Tommy Eichenberg was asked what he knew about the Bulldogs.
“Before playing them, no familiarity,” he replied. “I’ve seen them play, but obviously this past week studying them now. I don’t know anyone who went there.”
Eichenberg’s ignorance is understandable.
On New Year’s Day 1993, the Bulldogs completed the best season of the mostly forgettable Ray Goff era with a 21-14 Citrus Bowl victory over the John Cooper-led Buckeyes. It was a smash-mouth game that featured Georgia’s Garrison Hearst and Ohio State’s Robert Smith each rushing for more than 100 yards and two touchdowns.
Fortunately for the Bulldogs, they had a quarterback, Eric Zeier, who could throw the ball too. The Buckeyes, with now-ESPN analyst Kirk Herbstreit taking the snaps, completed just 8 of 24 passes for 110 yards with an interception.
“It was a good win for the Dawgs,” recalled Will Muschamp, Georgia’s co-defensive coordinator who played in that game for his alma mater. “We had a luncheon, and Herbstreit got up and threw a pass across the room.
“I knew we had a shot to win.”
Joking aside, there are no Herbstreits in this one. But both teams feature Heisman Trophy finalists at quarterback — Georgia’s Stetson Bennett versus Ohio State C.J. Stroud — and plenty of firepower.
The Buckeyes rank second in the nation at 44.5 points per game, while Georgia checks in at No. 10 with a 39.2-point average.
The big question for Ohio State: Can they match up physically with the bruising Bulldogs?
Georgia is just as comfortable pounding an opponent into submission with its deep group of running backs as it is opening things up for Bennett and a talented collection of pass catchers led by tight end Brock Bowers.
Ohio State faced such a test against Michigan — and failed miserably. Now the Buckeyes get the reigning national champs.
“It’s football, and you have to play physical,” Ohio State coach Ryan Day said. “Certainly it’s going to be the most physical game you’ve played all season.”
Quarterback duel
Bennett, a former walk-on, could go down as one of the best big-game quarterbacks in college football history.
He has earned offensive MVP honors in his last three postseason games, completing a cumulative 60 of 85 passes for 811 yards and nine touchdowns with no interceptions in this year’s SEC final and last season’s two College Football Playoff victories.
Stroud, who was heavily recruited by Georgia before landing at Ohio State, will be facing a Bulldogs defense that gave up 502 passing yards in a 50-30 victory over LSU for the SEC title.
He views that as nothing more than an anomaly in a game that Georgia led comfortably most of the way.
“I’m pretty sure they’re not going to let us drop back and do what we want to do,” Stroud said. “I’m pretty sure they’ve been watching film on us and make sure that’s something they stop.”
Injury report
After being a no-show much of the week, Ohio State running back Miyan Williams practiced Thursday. Coach Ryan Day said Williams has been dealing with a stomach bug but would be ready to go Saturday.
It remains to be seen how effective Williams will be after suffering an ankle injury against Indiana last month. He missed one game and had only eight carries for 34 yards in the loss to Michigan.
The Buckeyes could sure use him against Georgia, which has allowed a nation-leading 77 rushing yards per game.
The Bulldogs could be missing a couple of key players. In the SEC title game, offensive lineman Warren McClendon suffered a knee ligament injury, while Ladd McConkey (51 catches, 675 yards, five touchdowns) had to come out because of knee tendonitis.
Eye on the tight ends
Georgia has two huge weapons at tight end, and the Buckeyes aren’t too shabby at that often-overlooked position either.
Bowers is the Bulldogs’ top receiver with 52 catches for 726 yards and six touchdowns, while 6-foot-7, 270-pound Darnell Washington presents an imposing physical challenge.
Ohio State counters with Cade Stover, who has 35 catches for 399 yards and five scores. He calls the tight end position “a very key piece to a good offense.”
Dawg front
A deep defensive front — even after losing three players in the first round of the NFL draft — has allowed Georgia to keep the heat on opposing quarterbacks without the need for a lot of blitzing. That will be a key against Stroud and Ohio State, which features a pair of 1,000-yard receivers — Marvin Harrison Jr. and Emeka Egbuka.
Home-field advanage
It figures to be a pro-Bulldogs crowd at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, which is about 75 miles from Georgia’s Athens campus.
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STOCKHOLM, March 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Salipro Biotech today announces the publication of results from a collaboration with AstraZeneca. The study describes a novel method to directly extract membrane proteins from cells into lipid Salipro nanoparticles, enabling structure-function analysis using surface plasmon resonance (SPR) and cryo-electron microscopy (cryo-EM) for challenging drug targets. For this study, the teams leveraged GeneArt Gene-to-Protein Services, part of Thermo Fisher Scientific, for protein production with structure determination support from Thermo Fisher. The results were published on January 25th, 2023 and can be accessed at https://rdcu.be/c4cDp.
The scientists extracted and purified functional membrane proteins directly from cells using the membrane protein PANX1 as a case study. PANX1 is associated with various pathologies, including inflammation, pain, ischemia, and epilepsy. Exploration of PANX1 as a potential therapeutic target for novel therapeutics has however been limited due to overall lack of biophysical studies using isolated systems.
"Analyzing membrane proteins using SPR can pose a challenge due to the inherent instability of these drug targets and the difficulty in immobilizing enough functional membrane protein on the biosensor surface to ensure a measurable binding signal. By employing this innovative technique, we were able to confirm target engagement and measure the binding affinities of various pharmacological agents that are known to inhibit PANX1 activity." commented Stefan Geschwindner, Director of Biophysics, AstraZeneca.
"These results provide the basis for further investigations of novel PANX1 binders, leading to the development of more potent and specific compounds to further probe the biology of PANX1 and its potential as a therapeutic target. The novel methodology presented here accelerates the purification of membrane proteins that are ready to generate high-resolution cryo-EM structures, without the need for laborious and time-consuming detergent screenings, protein engineering or inefficient screening of alternative scaffolding setups." said Robin Löving, CSO of Salipro Biotech.
"We are excited to see the synergies of our collaboration come together, enabling the first structure-function studies of this drug target and laying the groundwork for future investigations of novel PANX1 binders." said Jens Frauenfeld, CEO of Salipro Biotech. "Once again we demonstrate that combining the strengths of complementary technologies indeed streamlines the process of discovering new therapeutic ligands and accelerates the development of new drugs."
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Legendary Running Back Adrian Peterson to Release His First Exclusive NFT Collection with FanField.
TAMPA, Fla., Sept. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- FanField, the sports tech company bringing fans and athletes together through digital collectibles and exclusive real world experiences, co-founded by NFL Legend Michael Vick, announced Adrian Peterson as the newest addition to its sports icons. His first collection of NFTs will be released in October. Adrian Peterson's Collection will be available exclusively on FanField.io. One of the greatest running backs of all-time, Peterson will be collaborating with FanField to design his own NFTs to connect with his fans in this new age of digital collectibles.
"Our team at FanField is excited to partner with former NFL legend, Adrian Peterson, and collaborate on his first ever NFT collection," said CEO and Co-Founder of FanField, Trevor Paladino. "FanField is dedicated to creating unique experiences with our icons and we will now be able to provide our community with exclusive opportunities of Adrian's favorite moments from throughout his career."
Adrian is the first icon to be announced after former NFL legend, Michael Vick, announced the launch of FanField and his own personal collection, to be released in September. Fans will be able to participate by purchasing mystery boxes, each box containing one unique NFT. Legendary and Ultimate tiers will also include NFTs that are each hand-signed by Adrian himself.
"I'm excited to be partnering with a legend and my friend Michael Vick and stepping into the future of digital collectibles." said Adrian Peterson. "I'm honored to join FanField as they continue to add some of the biggest names in sports to the team and provide a platform that can truly connect me with my fans."
FanField will be creating Adrian's NFTs around his MVP season and career achievements. The collection will be dropped shortly after Michael Vick's Official Collection is released.
FanField is an NFT platform that brings together some of the biggest names in sports, releasing digital collectibles and exclusive experiences, allowing fans to connect even closer with their favorite icons. Co-founded by former NFL Legend Michael Vick and headquartered in Tampa, FanField is creating a new future of how athletes and fans can interact, by combining the world of sports with the futuristic world of web3.
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PINELLAS COUNTY, Fla. (WFLA) — An off-duty Chicago police officer vacationing in Florida was arrested Monday after he was caught peeing into an ice machine while at a bar in St. Petersburg, according to the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office.
An arrest report says an employee at Jimmy B’s Beach Bar, located in the 6200 block of Gulf Boulevard in St. Petersburg Beach, was going to get ice when the worker allegedly found 30-year-old Henry Capouch “pissing” on the ice cubes in the machine.
When the worker told the 30-year-old off-duty officer to stop, Capouch began swearing and pushing the worker “a couple times” with both of his hands, arrest documents added.
Shortly after, the worker and a security guard escorted a Pinellas County deputy to where Capouch was sitting on the beach with his girlfriend.
Authorities said Capouch was “actively resisting,” and not obeying commands while being detained. “Capouch continued to yell and kept standing when told to sit multiple times,” the arrest report said.
Documents noted Capouch’s actions may have been influenced by alcohol. He was charged with disorderly conduct and simple battery.
According to Nexstar’s WGN-TV, Capouch joined the Chicago Police Department five years ago. A spokesperson for the CPD said the department opened an internal investigation into Capouch’s alleged behavior. | https://pix11.com/news/us-world-news/off-duty-chicago-officer-accused-of-urinating-in-ice-machine-at-florida-bar/ | 2022-12-08 01:27:30 | 0 | https://pix11.com/news/us-world-news/off-duty-chicago-officer-accused-of-urinating-in-ice-machine-at-florida-bar/ |
Amelia Noll had a double and two triples, scored three runs and drove in one to lead No. 3 West Scranton to a 10-1 win over No. 6 Crestwood in the District 2-4 Class 5A subregional softball quarterfinals on Monday.
Mia Keenan had a double and a triple, a run and an RBI for the Lady Invaders and winning pitcher Mia Butka homered and drove in two.
Jayla Lomerson doubled for Crestwood.
West Scranton will play at Abington Heights in Wednesday’s semifinals
Abington Heights 15, Scranton 0
At Abington Heights, Ava Stafursky doubled, singled and drove in three runs as the second-seeded Lady Commets dispatched No. 7 Scranton in three innings.
Hope Polishan had the lone hit for Scranton.
Shikellamy 13, Wallenpaupack 3
At Wallenpaupack, Reagan Wiest had a double and two home runs, scored twice and drove in seven runs to lead No. 5 Shikellamy.
Blaire Balestrini homered, scored three runs and drove in three for the Braves.
Grace Lake had a double, a run and two RBIs for No. 4 Wallenpaupack.
Shikellamy will play at No. 1 Pittston Area in Wednesday’s semifinals. Pittston Area had a bye in the first round.
Class 2A
Olivia Lach had a double and a triple, scored a run and drove in three to lead No. 6 Lakeland to a 9-8 win in 10 innings over No. 3 Blue Ridge in a District 2 Class 2A quarterfinal.
Joan Clauss-Walton had a single and a double, two runs and two RBIs for the Lady Chiefs, who will play at Holy Cross in Wednesday’s semifinals.
Gracey Hinkley had a single and a double, a run and two RBIs for Blue Ridge.
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Holy Cross 14, Montrose 1
At St. Anthony’s Playground, Ava Schmidt had two doubles, a run and three RBIs to lead No. 2 Holy Cross.
Giana Corniti doubled, scored two runs and drove in three for the Lady Crusaders.
Jocelyn Traver singled and drove in the run for No. 7 Montrose.
Dunmore 12, Lackawanna Trail 4
At Lackawanna Trail, winning pitcher Rachel Walsh had three hits, including a double and a home run, scored two runs and drove in two to lead No. 5 Dunmore to a quarterfinal win.
Amanda Dempsey had three hits, including a double, two runs and two RBIs for the Lady Bucks and Morgan Quinn also homered.
Lena Ryon had two hits and three runs for No. 4 Lackawanna Trail.
Dunmore will play at top-seeded Elk Lake in Wednesday’s semifinals. Elk Lake had a bye in the first round.
Class 6A
Fifth-seeded Wyoming Valley West pushed across the game-winning run in the top of the eighth inning and held on to defeat No. 4 Delaware Valley, 9-8, in the opening round of the District 2-4 Class 6A subregional playoffs.
With the win, the Spartans will play at No. 1 seed Hazleton Area on Wednesday. Hazleton Area had a bye in the first round.
Trinity Shaver had three doubles and two RBIs for Wyoming Valley West and Maddie Austra and Kyla Hand both homered.
Ashlyn McCardle had two hits, including a home run, and three RBIs for Delaware Valley. | https://www.thetimes-tribune.com/sports/high-school/district-2-softball-roundup-west-scranton-rolls-into-semifinals/article_7f5580be-2ef1-5b48-bf90-74eddea26f4f.html | 2023-05-23 06:55:34 | 1 | https://www.thetimes-tribune.com/sports/high-school/district-2-softball-roundup-west-scranton-rolls-into-semifinals/article_7f5580be-2ef1-5b48-bf90-74eddea26f4f.html |
Laramie, Rock Springs Police Giving Away Blue Lights For Police Week
In observance of National Police Week across the country at least two Wyoming police departments are giving away blue lights to allow people to publicly show that they "back the blue."
According to the National Law Enforcement Memorial Fund website:
In 1962, President Kennedy proclaimed May 15 as National Peace Officers Memorial Day and the calendar week in which May 15 falls, as National Police Week. Established by a joint resolution of Congress in 1962, National Police Week pays special recognition to those law enforcement officers who have lost their lives in the line of duty for the safety and protection of others
The Laramie Police Department posted this video on their Facebook page:
Meanwhile, Rock Springs Police posted the following graphic on the RSPD Facebook page:
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New York City declares monkeypox a public health emergency
NEW YORK (AP) — Officials in New York City declared a public health emergency due to the spread of the monkeypox virus Saturday, calling the city “the epicenter” of the outbreak.
The announcement Saturday by Mayor Eric Adams and health Commissioner Ashwin Vasan said as many as 150,000 city residents could be at risk of infection. The declaration will allow officials to issue emergency orders under the city health code and amend code provisions to implement measures to help slow the spread.
In the last two days, New York Gov. Kathy Hochul declared a state disaster emergency declaration and the state health department called monkeypox an “imminent threat to public health.”
New York had recorded 1,345 cases as of Friday, according to data compiled by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. California had the second-most, with 799.
“We will continue to work with our federal partners to secure more doses as soon as they become available,” Adams and Vasan said in the statement. “This outbreak must be met with urgency, action, and resources, both nationally and globally, and this declaration of a public health emergency reflects the seriousness of the moment.”
The World Health Organization declared monkeypox a global health emergency on July 23. The once-rare disease has been established in parts of central and west Africa for decades but was not known to spark large outbreaks beyond the continent or to spread widely among people until May, when authorities detected dozens of epidemics in Europe, North America and elsewhere.
To date, there have been more than 22,000 monkeypox cases reported in nearly 80 countries since May, with about 75 suspected deaths in Africa, mostly in Nigeria and Congo. On Friday, Brazil and Spain reported deaths linked to monkeypox, the first reported outside Africa. Spain reported a second monkeypox death Saturday.
The virus spreads through prolonged and close skin-to-skin contact as well as sharing bedding, towels and clothing. In Europe and North America, it has spread primarily among men who have sex with men, though health officials emphasize that the virus can infect anyone.
The type of monkeypox virus identified in this outbreak is rarely fatal, and people usually recover within weeks. But the lesions and blisters caused by the virus are painful.
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Pride month is business as usual at Walmart
Pride Month is a time to celebrate inclusivity and support the LGBTQ+ community. Large corporations and small businesses alike toast to the cause, rolling out new collections and highlighting LGBTQ+ founders. Walmart has an extensive collection of pride merchandise — including merchandise from companies started by members of the LGBTQ+ community.
Target saw some backlash at the beginning of the month which led to stores pulling merchandise from shelves, but Walmart remains steadfast in its offerings — and says nothing about its security has changed. Pride Month at Walmart is business as usual.
In a media statement about the altercations surrounding Target, Latriece Watkins, Walmart’s chief merchandising officer, said there are no plans to make any changes. “We haven’t changed anything in our assortment. In this particular case, when we think about security … we have not done anything in particular differently related to security in our stores,” she told Reuters.
Walmart sells plenty of merchandise from well-known LGBTQ+ supporters, such as Ink meets Paper, Bianca Designs and Gay Pride Apparel, among other fantastic designers.
Pride designers
Ink Meets Paper is described as being “on a mission to fill the world with more love” and is a queer, women-owned company. Its core belief is that love unites us and that everybody should have the right to experience it.
Similarly, Bianca Negrón is the force behind Bianca Designs, a queer Latin artist passionate about creating “unique inclusive pride art that provides representation and visibility.” One of the other brands featured by Walmart is Gay Pride Apparel.
With a primary focus on empowerment, pride, and authenticity for year-round pride, the company is a first-generation Mexican-American and LGBTQ+-owned business that supports the community through fundraising, donations and social activism.
Best Pride Month products at Walmart
Ink Meets Paper Pride Mini Backpack
This adorable backpack features a rainbow over the outer zippered compartment, and just above it are the words “Shine Bright.” It has a black backing with adjustable synthetic leather straps, and there is one main compartment to keep all your belongings safe.
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Ink Meets Paper Shine Bright Socks
Wear your pride on your feet and walk a mile in the community’s shoes with these colorful “Shine Bright” ankle-high socks. The wording is on the ankles, but the feet and toes are covered in a rainbow.
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There is no better way to show off your pride than sticking a few of these pins to your chest. Made from durable enamel and metal, it comes in a set of four and features wording such as “Totes gay” and “Gay is Okay.”
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Bianca’s Designs Future Is Inclusive Pride Hard Bound Writing Notebook
Pen your next novel or jot down your thoughts with this hard-bound writing notebook. The front cover is black and features the wording “The Future is Inclusive” in rainbow font. It consists of 100 lined pages and is approximately 7.3 inches by 5 inches in size.
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Bianca’s Designs Skull Pride Wine Cup
Toast to Pride Month in style with this trendy stainless steel wine cup. It holds about 12 ounces of bubbly (or whatever you prefer) and features a white skull with a rainbow coming from its mouth on a black background. There is also a drinking lid that prevents any spillage and can be snapped shut to stop debris or critters from getting inside.
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Bianca’s Designs Pride Enamel Pin Set
This set of four enamel pins is a perfect way to display your support. It features a rainbow divided into transgender and gay colors, a pin with the wording “Beyond Gender,” and an optical illusion triangle with rainbow colors.
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There is no need to stress about your wallet getting stolen or your belongings disappearing when you wear this useful fanny pack. It features a stylized rainbow on the front pocket and an adjustable waistband with a plastic clip. There is a red zipper on the top for easy access.
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Gay Pride Apparel Love Is Love Black Bucket Hat
Keep the sun out of your eyes and your head from overheating with this cheerful bucket hat. It features the words “Love is Love” in a circle and rainbow font in the center, skillfully embroidered to last a long time. The bucket hat is “one size fits most.”
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Gay Pride Apparel I Love My 2 Moms Pride Greeting Card
There is no better way to show someone that you accept them for who they are than with this greeting card. The all-black card measures about 7 inches by 5 inches and features the wording “I love my 2 moms” on the front in a rainbow font. It comes with a purple envelope that you can easily mail off to someone, and it is white on the inside, making writing a sweet message more legible.
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STAMFORD, Conn., Dec. 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- On Friday, December 30, 2022, at approximately 1:50pm EST, plaintiffs' class action firm Silver Golub & Teitell LLP (SGT) filed a demand for class arbitration on behalf of three Gemini Earn users (the "Claimants") seeking to represent a class of similarly situated individuals and entities against Genesis Global Capital, LLC ("GGC"), Digital Currency Group ("DCG"), and Genesis Global Trading, Inc. ("GGT") with the American Arbitration Association ("AAA").
Claimants have brought claims against GGC and related entities for breach of contract and the unregistered sale of securities and seek relief related thereto and the filing is available here: https://www.sgtlaw.com/cases/genesis-class-arb.
Claimants' filing alleges that GGC first breached the Master Agreement when GGC became insolvent in the summer of 2022 but concealed its insolvency from lenders such as Claimants. GGC concealed the insolvency in part, the demand alleges, by orchestrating a sham transaction with its parent company, DCG, whereby DCG "bought" the right to collect a $2.3 billion debt owed to GGC by insolvent hedge fund Three Arrows Capital for a promissory note of $1.1 billion due in 2033. GGC's alleged insolvency, failure to cure the insolvency, and continued representations that it was not insolvent breached the Master Agreement and constituted Events of Default which automatically terminated the loans between Claimants and GGC thus triggering GGC's obligation return Claimants' digital assets.
Claimants also allege that GGC further breached the Master Agreement beginning on November 16, 2022, as GGC has refused to return Gemini Users' digital assets despite Gemini Users' requests for redelivery of loaned assets pursuant to the Master Agreement and failed to pay Gemini Earn users the interest payments due under the Master Agreements at the end of November.
Finally, Claimants allege that all transactions entered into pursuant to the Master Agreement constituted unregistered sales of securities for which no exemption from registration applies and seek to rescind the contracts of sale and related damages on that basis.
Claimants filed their demand for class arbitration with the American Arbitration Association pursuant to the Master Agreement in effect at the time of filing seeking to arbitrate Claimants' dispute pursuant to the AAA Commercial Arbitration Rules and the AAA Supplemental Rules for Class Arbitration, which supplement all sets of AAA rules. AAA rules explicitly authorize class arbitrations under appropriate circumstances. Subject to arbitrator approval to proceed as a class arbitration, Claimants' action seeks to obtain relief for all Gemini Earn users whose funds are current trapped with GGC.
If you lent digital assets to GGC and GGC is refusing to honor your redemption request and you wish to learn more about your rights and the class arbitration described above, contact SGT Partner Ian W. Sloss via at isloss@sgtlaw.com or submit your information on SGT's website at the following link: https://www.sgtlaw.com/cases/genesis-class-arb.
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DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Iran's judiciary raised the death toll Monday in a blaze at Tehran's notorious Evin prison, saying that at least eight prisoners were killed as protests continue nationwide.
Details still remain scarce over the fire at Evin prison, which broke out on Saturday night as nationwide anti-government protests triggered by the death of a young woman in police custody entered a fifth week.
The judiciary's Mizan news agency offered the new toll, saying the prisoners had succumbed to their injuries Sunday from the incident.
It said all those dead had been held on theft charges. Mizan described the incident as a “fight between inmates and a fire," though it offered no evidence to support the claim. Activists outside of Iran say they remain skeptical of the Iranian government's claims, particularly as their recent descriptions of the nationwide protests have drastically differed with those on the ground.
The semiofficial Fars news agency also reported that the death toll from the blaze has doubled, and said six inmates remain hospitalized following the fire.
Flames and thick smoke rising from Tehran’s Evin Prison had been widely visible Saturday night. In online videos, gunshots and explosions could be heard in the area of the prison.
The blaze was extinguished after several hours and no detainees escaped, state media said.
Authorities have attempted to distance the events at the prison from the ongoing protests, while state media has offered conflicting accounts of the violence. Hundreds are being held at Evin, where human rights groups have reported repeated abuses of prisoners.
The protests erupted after public outrage over the death of 22-year-old Mahsa Amini in police custody. She was arrested by Iran’s morality police in Tehran for violating the Islamic Republic’s strict dress code. Iran’s government insists Amini was not mistreated in police custody, but her family says her body showed bruises and other signs of beating after she was detained.
President Joe Biden, on a weekend trip to Oregon, said the Iranian “government is so oppressive” and that he had an “enormous amount of respect for people marching in the streets.”
Evin Prison, which holds detainees facing security-related charges and includes dual citizens, has been charged by rights groups with abusing inmates. The facility has long been known for holding political prisoners as well as those with ties to the West who have been used by Iran as bargaining chips in international negotiations. | https://www.seattlepi.com/news/article/Iran-prison-fire-death-toll-rises-to-8-inmates-17513731.php | 2022-10-17 06:32:00 | 1 | https://www.seattlepi.com/news/article/Iran-prison-fire-death-toll-rises-to-8-inmates-17513731.php |
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WASHINGTON — The Justice Department has begun to examine an agreement between the PGA Tour and Saudi Arabian backers of LIV Golf to determine whether it violates federal antitrust statutes, a person familiar with the matter told The Associated Press.
The inquiry is in its early stages, and it isn’t clear yet whether the Justice Department would take any enforcement action, the person said. The person was not authorized to publicly discuss details of the inquiry and spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity.
The Wall Street Journal first reported the story. The PGA Tour did not immediately comment.
The PGA Tour, European tour and Saudi Arabia's national wealth fund came together in a partnership that was negotiated so privately over two months that none of the players and some board members were aware.
PGA Tour Commissioner Jay Monahan had been critical of LIV Golf since the rival circuit began poaching some of golf's biggest names with signing bonuses of $100 million or more, money provided by the Public Investment Fund.
The PGA Tour suspended players who defected to LIV, such as Phil Mickelson, leading to 11 players and eventually LIV to file an antitrust lawsuit against the PGA Tour last August. The PGA Tour then filed a countersuit, and the case was not expected to go trial until at least 2024.
Part of the agreement is to drop all litigation.
The Justice Department already was looking into antitrust issues since last summer.
Monahan has described the agreement announced June 6 as a “framework” with plenty of details still to be determined.
The agreement was for the PGA Tour, European tour and the PIF to pool commercial business and rights into a separate, for-profit company. The PGA Tour would continue to operate with its tax-exempt 501-c-6 status.
In a letter to various lawmakers sent last week, Monahan said he would be CEO of the new commercial entity, which he described as a subsidiary of the PGA Tour.
Yasir Al-Rumayyan, the governor of PIF, would be chairman. Al-Rumayyan, Monahan and two PGA Tour board members who brokered the deal — New York attorney Ed Herlihy and investment banker Jimmy Dunne III — would form the executive committee.
“The PGA Tour will at all times hold the majority of the Board seats and be in control of this new entity, regardless of the size of PIF’s investment,” Monahan said in the letter. “The PIF will be a minority investor in the new commercial entity, while the PGA Tour will be the majority equity investor. At its core, the PIF is investing in the PGA Tour as it has invested in other U.S.-based companies.”
On Wednesday, U.S. Sens. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., and Ron Wyden, D-Ore., asked the Justice Department's antitrust division to scrutinize the agreement.
“Significantly, the deal appears to have a substantial adverse impact on competition, violating several provisions of U.S. antitrust law, regardless of whether the deal is structured as a merger or some sort of joint venture,” the senators wrote. | https://www.11alive.com/article/news/nation-world/justice-department-pga-tour-liv-investigation/507-e9967c61-68f0-4ece-a002-45b551c5cb6b | 2023-06-16 00:54:13 | 1 | https://www.11alive.com/article/news/nation-world/justice-department-pga-tour-liv-investigation/507-e9967c61-68f0-4ece-a002-45b551c5cb6b |
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California Gov. Gavin Newsom delivered a mixed verdict on more than three dozen criminal justice laws before his bill-signing deadline Friday, approving measures to seal criminal records and free dying inmates but denying bids to restrict solitary confinement and boost inmates’ wages.
Starting in July, one new law will give California what proponents call the nation’s most sweeping law to seal criminal records, though it excludes sex offenders. It will seal conviction and arrest records for most ex-offenders who are not convicted of another felony for four years, as well as records of arrests that don’t bring convictions, while former prison inmates convicted of serious felonies will be able to ask a judge to seal their records.
Backers estimate that 70 million Americans and 8 million Californians are hindered by old criminal convictions or records. They estimated the law could give more than a million Californians better access to jobs, housing and education.
Newsom also approved related measures, one allowing record sealing and expungement even if former offenders still owe restitution and other court debt, and another making it easier to apply for certificates of rehabilitation.
“Old records that no longer reflect the reality of who someone is and what they have accomplished should not be a barrier to opportunity,” said Tinisch Hollins, executive director of Californians for Safety and Justice, which was among reform groups seeking the legislation.
The bills were opposed by law enforcement organizations that said they could imperil public safety and rehabilitation efforts.
Newsom also relaxed standards to allow more ill and dying inmates to be released from state prisons. The new law will allow inmates to be freed if they are permanently medically incapacitated or have a serious and advanced illness “with an end-of-life trajectory,” the standard used by the federal prison system.
“It reduces incarceration costs, but more importantly, ensures there is a more humane and effective relief process for all people in California’s state prisons,” said Claudia Gonzalez of Root & Rebound, one of the reform groups that sought the measure.
Law enforcement opponents said the existing standards were adequate.
Newsom said California is the first state to limit the use of rap lyrics and other artistic expression in criminal prosecutions. The law drew praise from Recording Industry Association of America Chairman and CEO Mitch Glazier, who said it will “allow all creators to express themselves and follow their artistic vision without barriers of prejudice.”
Among other new laws, Newsom approved requiring police agencies to screen prospective officers and fire current officers for participation in hate groups and allowed noncitizens to become police officers.
He also expanded a 2020 law allowing suspects to allege they were harmed by racial bias in their criminal charges, convictions or sentences. The earlier law was limited to cases after Jan. 1, 2021. But this measure extends the safeguards to prior convictions.
Newsom, a Democrat who says he supports second chances and reducing incarceration, has had a mixed record on criminal justice bills. He has backed many reform efforts but in years past also vetoed other legislation he felt went too far or duplicated existing efforts.
This year, he blocked a bill that would have made California the latest state to restrict segregated confinement in prisons and jails, as well as for the first time adding immigration detention facilities.
Newsom said he supports the concept, but the bill would have set standards “that are overly broad and exclusions that could risk the safety” of detainees and staff. He directed state prison officials to develop their own regulations to restrict isolation “except in limited situations, such as … violence in the prison.”
“Solitary confinement is torture and there must be limitations and oversight on the practice,” Democratic Assembly member Chris Holden, the bill’s author, responded.
Newsom also vetoed one bill that would have given the state prison system five years to marginally boost the wages of inmates who usually earn just dollars a day, and a second bill that would have increased the “gate money” inmates are given upon their release from the current $200 to $1,300. The bills had survived even as lawmakers this year rejected a constitutional change that might have required much more compensation for inmate workers.
In both rejections, Newsom cited the unbudgeted cost of the bills as state revenues are slumping — a theme in many of his vetoes this year. | https://www.kxnet.com/news/national-news/ap-newsom-has-mixed-verdict-on-california-criminal-justice-laws/ | 2022-10-01 11:56:22 | 1 | https://www.kxnet.com/news/national-news/ap-newsom-has-mixed-verdict-on-california-criminal-justice-laws/ |
PASCO COUNTY, fla — The Florida Department of Transportation is opening part of the New State Road 52 on Friday.
This project is widening and realigning State Road 52 from Uradco Place to Fort King Road in Pasco County.
With the recent growth and development in Pasco County, FDOT said this will help relieve traffic and give drivers a straight shot through the county.
There will be one lane open in each direction on Friday; additional lanes will open this summer, and the project will be finished by the end of 2023, according to FDOT.
"We are going to open up additional lanes. This is still a construction zone out here. We have additional work to do to open up additional lanes throughout the corridor. The major part of the work right know is out on the east end of the project," John Mcshaffrey with FDOT said.
Drivers who want to use the old State Road 52 will need to use Mirada Boulevard, Curley Road, or Prospect Road. The part of State Road 52 from West of Mirada Boulevard to US 301 will be renamed Pasco County Road.
These changes will not show up on your GPS just yet.
“That's a really important point that you brought up there — anybody who is using GPS or google maps to travel through the area, it will take a little bit of time for those mapping systems or apple or ways or whatever you're using to catch up with it," Mcshaffrey said.
He said they shared the changes with the mapping systems, but it takes a while for GPS to reflect a change. | https://www.abcactionnews.com/news/driving-tampa-bay-forward/part-of-the-new-state-road-52-opens-friday | 2023-02-17 13:12:02 | 0 | https://www.abcactionnews.com/news/driving-tampa-bay-forward/part-of-the-new-state-road-52-opens-friday |
People in Jackson, Mississippi are facing a water crisis.
Flooding in the area caused major problems at one of the city's treatment plants.
City officials said the water plant "experienced some challenges" with water chemistry, which caused the depletion of the surface water tanks.
This has caused water pressure to fall to a level where most customers have low to no pressure.
The plant reportedly received a new water pump that has the ability to increase water pressure. City officials said it was installed Wednesday and customers should've started seeing increased water pressure by Wednesday night.
"There are some challenges to navigate over the next 48 hours as the intake water source changes chemistry again," the city said in a press release, "We are monitoring and are prepared to adjust treatment as needed."
A boil advisory is in effect for those who have running water. | https://www.kbzk.com/news/national/mississippi-capital-grappling-with-water-pressure-and-quality-issues | 2022-09-01 14:21:03 | 0 | https://www.kbzk.com/news/national/mississippi-capital-grappling-with-water-pressure-and-quality-issues |
LOS ANGELES, Oct. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- JFE Shoji America announced today the successful completion of the previously announced acquisition of CEMCO® effective October 4th, 2022. CEMCO, LLC will continue as the premier manufacturer of cold-formed steel framing products under the leadership of Tom Porter, President and CEO. Former CEO and Chairman of the Board, Ted Poliquin, will remain as Executive Advisor. Joining CEMCO's leadership team will be Toshihiko (Tosh) Iizuka as CFO, and Tadao (Tad) Takahashi as Vice President of Corporate Planning.
Junji Yamada, CEO of JFE Shoji America Holdings and Chairman of CEMCO, LLC, remarked, "JFE Shoji America has a disciplined acquisition model. We seek valuable franchises with strong brands, similar corporate cultures, and excellent business fundamentals. CEMCO fits our acquisition target profile and fills a business portfolio gap. We want to welcome the CEMCO team as the newest member of JFE Shoji America."
"While it is extremely sad to say goodbye to the Poliquin family as the previous shareholders, we are excited about the new opportunities that JFE brings to our employees, our customers, our vendors, and our business partners." said Tom Porter.
CEMCO plans to manage and grow the business with the same foresight and vision, resulting in one of the industry's most influential and innovative manufacturers in the nation. JFE Shoji as the new owner will bring its history of success as a world-leader in steel manufacturing to the new CEMCO management team, further strengthening CEMCO as it navigates the future filled with opportunity.
JFE Shoji Corporation is working to establish a more stable revenue base by expanding both trade and business. In addition, JFE Shoji strengthens business foundation by accelerating collaborations between business bases based on global four key regions, which focuses on Japan, the Americas, China, ASEAN. By expanding supply chain from upstream to downstream with the focus on steel-related businesses, JFE Shoji opens new possibilities and pursues social and environmental issues such as carbon neutrality and a recycling-oriented society as opportunities for growth. While taking advantage of the management resources and information network, JFE Shoji is working on ESG management to lead during the times ahead. For more information on JFE Shoji Corporation visit https://www.jfe-shoji.co.jp/en/
CEMCO® LLC, a member of the JFE Shoji America group is the premier manufacturer of cold-formed steel framing and metal-lath products in the United States. Its steel-framing product segments include CEMCO® joint firestopping products, ProX Header®, Sure-Span® steel framing floor joist system, Sure-Board® for shear-wall panels, Viper-X® and ViperStud® interior stud framing systems, metal lath and water-management products along with its SFIA Code Certified steel framing products. CEMCO is the leader in quality, service, and product development, and offers one of the broadest product lines available in cold-formed steel framing used for both the commercial and residential construction markets.
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Former Cedars-Sinai CMO joins consultancy as it expands growth, media and digital marketing teams
BRENTWOOD, Tenn. and CHICAGO, Jan. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- National healthcare strategic communications consultancy Jarrard Inc. has added eight new professionals to its roster, including prominent healthcare marketer Pattie Cuen as a Senior Vice President in the firm's Academic Health Systems Practice. Cuen's experience further enhances the firm's unique value it brings to clients: A deep understanding of the complex communications challenges healthcare providers face, which is the result of 17 years focusing exclusively on the provider segment of the industry.
Cuen most recently served as Chief Marketing and Communications officer at Cedars-Sinai in Los Angeles. There, she increased the organization's national and international reputation and visibility while leading a team of 100+ marketing and communications staff members and external consultants operating on a $60 million+ budget. Previously, Cuen served two decades at UCLA, establishing the medical center's digital strategy team and first internal communications team and orchestrating an award-winning branding campaign. An educator and leader with deep roots in her community, Cuen has been an active board member and chair to several foundations dedicated to the betterment of public health.
Also joining the firm is strategy and development expert Crista Stark, who has been named the firm's Chief Growth Officer.
Prior to joining Jarrard, Stark was an original founder and served as Chief Strategy and Development Officer at HealthPRO Heritage where she led the organization's overall strategy, business development and marketing initiatives and served on its executive committee. While there, she helped drive the post-acute therapy and wellness company into an enterprise with revenues of a half-billion over 15 years.
Jarrard Inc. President Anne Hancock Toomey said these leaders will be pivotal in helping the firm anticipate clients' needs during a momentous time in healthcare – and provide solutions that optimize today's change, challenges and opportunities.
"Pattie has led communications and marketing for some of the country's most respected health systems through countless moments of transformative change," Toomey said. "Her seasoned insight leads to sharp, practical counsel for our clients.
"Similarly, Crista's industry acumen and success in growing healthcare brands is exactly what Jarrard Inc. needs in this moment as we anticipate where the industry is headed and chart the best growth path forward as a firm."
Six additional hires join the firm in parallel with a reorganization under a new practice structure grouping client services teams into the areas of:
- National Health Systems
- Academic Health Systems
- Regional Health Systems
- Public & Community Health Systems
- Health Services Companies
"As the needs of provider organizations have become more nuanced, so has our firm," Toomey said. "Our clients deserve an experienced, deep bench of strategic advisors who have no learning curve on the unique environment in which they operate and what it takes to be successful in carrying out their respective missions."
In addition, a newly launched Digital + Design Group will work across practices and clients to offer full-service digital marketing and creative services to healthcare organizations.
Additional new hires:
- Samantha Fisher, Associate Vice President, National Practice.
With two decades in broadcast journalism and government media relations, Fisher has an insider's knowledge of the changing media landscape and how to craft clients' stories for maximum impact. Before joining Jarrard Inc., she served as communications director for the Tennessee Attorney General. Previously, she was a national correspondent with CNN, where she was on the political team that won a Peabody Award for Coverage of the 2008 Presidential Primary Campaign and Debates.
- Megan Glass, Associate Vice President, Health Services Practice.
Glass is a strategic business developer and multimedia marketer. Adept in building and leading teams to execute strategy, Glass recently served at Healthmap Solutions, a Tampa-based healthcare technology startup. There, she grew the business development team from 10 to 75 employees. Glass notably leverages her deep understanding of customer service and client relationships to build connections and grow business.
- Lauri Kerns, Senior Managing Advisor, Public & Community Practice.
Kerns is an expert in healthcare communications and media relations. With an extensive portfolio of high-stakes issue and crisis navigation, Kerns' previous career includes serving as a supervisory public affairs specialist with the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs and as a director of marketing and communications for Ballad Health, a regional health system serving parts of Tennessee, Virginia, North Carolina and Kentucky.
- Katie Cunningham, Strategist, Digital + Design Group.
Cunningham offers a sharp aptitude for strategic planning and project management to the firm. Prior to joining Jarrard Inc., she used her keen organizational mind at Chicago-based information technology company, Collabera, as an associate account manager.
- Rachel McKechnie, Administrative Assistant, Professional Services Team.
McKechnie has a knack for dynamic management and offering energetic support to leadership teams. McKechnie joined Jarrard Inc. from Franklin, TN-based Ramsey Solutions where she served as an administrative assistant, coordinating and managing administrative operations for four direct leaders.
- Shoshana Overstreet, Associate Advisor, The Advisor Group.
Overstreet joins the firm following a yearlong fellowship. Her notable attention to detail, exemplary communication skills and passion for the work make her a valuable asset to the advisor team. Prior to the firm, Overstreet worked in K-12 education.
About Jarrard Inc.
With offices in Nashville, Tenn. and Chicago, Jarrard Inc. is a U.S. Top 10 strategic communications consulting firm that specializes in working with healthcare leaders during high stakes moments of change, challenge and opportunity. Founded in 2006, the firm has come alongside leading healthcare provider organizations across the country. In those 17 years, the firm has served more than 1,000 clients in over 45 states and served as a communications advisor on more than $75 billion in announced M&A and partnership transaction communications. The firm uses the power of communications, marketing and political strategy to guide provider organizations in the areas of change management, issues and advocacy and strategic positioning. Jarrard Inc. is a division of The Chartis Group, one of the nation's leading comprehensive healthcare advisory firms.
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Virtual Mentorship Masterclass Series held as part of the beauty brand's Building Beautiful Futures initiative, in partnership with the NAACP
NEW YORK, Oct. 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- On National Mentorship Day, Thursday, Oct 27, 2022, at 5:00 PM ET, Dark & Lovely, a leader in Black beauty for the last 50 years, will host a Mentorship Masterclass titled "A Black Girl's Guide to: Building Your Personal Brand" as part of it's Building Beautiful Futures initiative. The virtual session hosted by L'Oréal Marketing Director Tenaj Ferguson will feature beauty & style expert and BrainTrust Founders Studio Head of Community Blake Newby and will provide actionable advice to young Black women about how personal branding can influence one's career track. The event is open to everyone and free of charge. To register, please visit: https://hopin.com/events/buildyourbrand
In addition to the career conversation, Blake Newby will also announce a $5000 pitch competition on behalf of Dark & Lovely and BrainTrust Founders Studio. Participants will be invited to pitch their vision for the future of the beauty industry and share their ideas for how the beauty industry can support and inspire Black women and professionals. The winner will win a $5,000 grant and a trip to Dark & Lovely's headquarters in NY to go behind the scenes of what it takes to build and grow a brand.
"I credit my entire career to the power of mentorship. As I've matriculated through this industry, it's been the impact of other dynamic Black women who took me under their wing that has cultivated me into who I am today. That's why I'm so excited to be paying it forward with Dark & Lovely. I hope that those who attend walk away feeling empowered, encouraged and better equipped to grow and scale their own personal brands." says Blake Newby.
The Dark & Lovely Building Beautiful Futures Mentorship Masterclass series is a curriculum-based mentorship initiative created in partnership with the NAACP. The session is part of an ongoing mentorship training series that engages young Black women in college or early career professionals with actionable tips and tools while inspiring them to achieve their higher education and professional goals. Earlier this year, the brand held "A Black Girl's Guide to Mentorship," hosted by MSNBC's Symone Sanders, where speakers Storm Reid and NAACP's Yumeka Rushing discussed the power of mentorship and advised young Black women on how to navigate their academic and career journeys.
"Personal branding is crucial for advancing your career and creating a lasting legacy. This session aims to equip young professionals with the considerations and tools to build a personal brand that is authentic and impactful" says Tenaj Ferguson. " For me, personal branding has meant developing a brand not just for the products I work on in my career but treating my own existence as a brand, thereby having my own brand statement and values, and letting that drive decisions I make and opportunities I take. A personal brand means I'm clear on how to communicate my values, impact, and capabilities to others."
Launched in January 2022, the Building Beautiful Futures initiative was developed to help bring educational and career equity to Black female college students and young professionals through scholarships, mentorship, and career coaching opportunities.
To learn more on how to:
- Apply For a Building Beautiful Futures Scholarship, Click HERE - Book scholarships in partnership with The College Gurl Foundation are open now through November 30. To apply, please visit.
- Participate in our Mentorship Program - Follow DARK & LOVELY for our schedule of mentorship masterclasses focused on life and career coaching
- Be The Change - Become a Mentor or Mentee and Inspire others by sharing your mentorship story using #DARKANDLOVELYBBF
Dark & Lovely, founded in 1972, was created to help Black women express and embrace their individual styles. As one of the first brands to celebrate the Black consumer, for 50 years Dark & Lovely has been known for offering innovative products and technology made exclusively for Black Women to address their specific beauty needs. As a subsidiary of L'Oréal USA, Dark & Lovely continues to unveil breakthrough hair innovations for women of color. For more information, visit www.darkandlovely.com.
Founded in 1909 in response to the ongoing violence against Black people around the country, the NAACP (National Association for the Advancement of Colored People) is the largest and most pre-eminent civil rights organization in the nation. We have over 2,200 units and branches across the nation, along with well over 2M activists. Our mission is to secure the political, educational, social, and economic equality of rights in order to eliminate race-based discrimination and ensure the health and well-being of all persons. Learn More: https://naacp.org/
With bylines in publications such as The Zoe Report, Allure, NYLON, BET and Cosmopolitan, Blake Newby's love for beauty and style has catapulted her work across numerous platforms. She made her home as the Beauty & Style Director at ESSENCE Magazine where she continued to use her voice and platform to highlight Black women and Black brands making a difference in the industry. Pivoting industries, Blake now serves as Head Of Community for a beauty and fashion venture capital firm. It's there that she bridges the gap between culture and capital — leveling the playing field for Black-owned beauty and lifestyle brands. She has worked with brands like Saks and Grey Goose.
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MONTEREY PARK, Calif. (AP) — Mymy Nhan was a regular at the Star Ballroom for more than a decade, choosing the Los Angeles-area dance hall popular with older Asian Americans as the place to “start the year fresh” with Lunar New Year celebrations, her niece said Monday.
Her family now takes some solace knowing that Nhan, one of 11 people shot and killed in Monterey Park by a gunman Saturday night, died after an evening of doing what she loved.
“It is comforting to know that she enjoyed her last dance, even though it was her last dance,” said her niece, Fonda Quan.
The Los Angeles County coroner’s office identified Nhan, referred to as My Nhan, as one of the victims on Monday. The office also identified three other victims: Valentino Alvero, a 68-year-old man; Lilan Li, a 63-year-old woman; and Xiujuan Yu, a 57-year-old woman. The death toll rose to 11 on Monday after one of the people who was wounded died. The victims were in their 50s, 60s and 70s.
Alvero was “a loving father, a dedicated son and brother, a grandfather who loved his three granddaughters fiercely, an uncle who loved his nieces and nephews like his own,” his family said in a statement Monday.
“He loved people and hearing about their lives and in return, he shared his own stories with so much enthusiasm that you couldn’t help but listen and laugh along with him,” the family said.
The statement said Alvero loved ballroom dancing, was “the life of any party,“ and was a devout Catholic. The family asked all priests and Catholics to pray for him.
“We hope that he danced to his heart’s content until the very end and hope that he is now dancing in heaven,” the family said.
The massacre was the nation’s fifth mass killing this month, and it struck one of California’s largest celebrations of a holiday observed in many Asian cultures. Asian Americans around the U.S. have been the target of high-profile violence in recent years.
Officials have not given a motive for the shooting but said the suspect, Huu Can Tran, a 72-year-old Asian man, may have had a history of visiting the dance hall. About 20 minutes after the first attack, he entered the Lai Lai Ballroom in the nearby city of Alhambra. He was disarmed before anyone was shot, and then he fled the scene. He shot and killed himself Sunday.
Quan said that her aunt had left the Star Ballroom and was backing her car out when she was shot. Quan said a dance partner who was in the car with her was not injured. Los Angeles County Sheriff Robert Luna said on Monday that one person was shot outside the ballroom in a vehicle, likely before Tran entered the building.
Nhan, 65, was a regular at both of the dance halls Tran targeted. The spots were popular places for older Asian Americans to socialize and dance. It was where Nhan chose to celebrate the new year, which came three weeks after the passing of her mother.
Nhan, who had been her mother’s caretaker, was ready to “start the year fresh” and to celebrate with friends, Quan said.
She immigrated from Vietnam in the 1980s and ended up making the San Gabriel Valley her home, living in the community of Rosemead. Quan said she didn’t know exactly how her aunt got into ballroom dance, but she thinks it had something to do with the fun frocks she got to wear.
“What I do know is she is she’s always been really into fashion,” Quan said. “And I think those beautiful dresses come with ballroom dancing. I guess that probably has some connection.”
Quan said she never heard her aunt talk about the gunman. While the family feels somewhat settled knowing he is dead, they want answers about his motives, she said.
“I hope that whatever we find, whatever we learn, it’s a lesson that is learned by everyone to just understand, like, you know, what can we do better to prevent this from happening in the future?” Quan said.
Tiffany Liou, a reporter with WFAA television station in Dallas, said on Twitter that Nhan, her husband’s aunt, treated her nieces and nephews “like her own kids.”
“Her kindness is what’s needed in this world,” Liou wrote.
A statement from Nhan’s family posted by Liou on Twitter said: “If you knew her, you knew her warm smile and kindness was contagious. She was a loving aunt, sister, daughter and friend. Mymy was our biggest cheerleader.”
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Announces Strategic Actions to Position Petriage Advantageously In 2023
BELLEVUE, Wash., Dec. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Petriage, a pet health technology company, whose connected-care platform strengthens bonds between veterinarians and pet parents, reported today how it successfully scaled its business in 2022 to develop three vibrant and complementary lines of business: core telehealth; support for pet insurers; and a veterinary-sponsored direct-to-consumer Rx business.
At the same time, Petriage announced strategic actions necessary to better position it for success in the coming year.
Core Petriage telehealth offering: Petriage is piloting its telehealth offering at a number of locations owned by one of the nation's largest corporate veterinary companies. Initial results are extremely encouraging and Petriage is in discussions to expand use of its telehealth platform to other locations. Simultaneously, Felix&Fido, a Seattle-based veterinary startup, will begin offering a membership-based service, built around Petriage's telehealth offering, through which pet parents can access on-demand care virtually.
"We've seen that sales efforts targeted to sophisticated, multi-location vet practices are more productive than sales to individual veterinary practices," said Allon Freiman, Petriage's Chief Strategy Officer and one of its three co-founders. "Large enterprises often have internal customer success teams that can help quickly implement new offerings like Petriage's, enabling them to quickly adopt and benefit fully from our comprehensive telehealth offering."
Support for pet insurers: Earlier this year, Petriage signed a non-exclusive agreement to provide Petriage's symptom analysis tool as a free member benefit to policyholders of a nationally recognized and trusted pet insurance brand.
"Petriage's AI-Driven Symptom Analysis tool is a good complement for pet insurance companies, initially as a 'value add' to subscribers and, ultimately, as a tool for managing their base of insured pets' medical conditions," Freiman explained. He noted Petriage is in active discussions with other pet insurance companies about similar offerings by Petriage as a member benefit.
Creating a Petriage branded veterinary-sponsored direct-to-consumer Rx business: Leveraging its pro-veterinary business model, Petriage launched a beta test of its direct-to-consumer Rx offering earlier in 2022, in partnership with Lambert Veterinary Supply and its Pet's Choice Pharmacy subsidiary, which is licensed in all 50 states. Initial results are promising, with high incremental revenue generated by the vets participating in the test. Petriage plans to roll out this offering to all its veterinary clinic partners in the new year.
Earlier this year, Petriage received a non-binding term sheet to be acquired by a veterinary distribution division of a large, publicly traded company. Due to the buyer's perceived concerns about recession and rising interest rates, this sale was not concluded. This failure to sell the business coincided with an expected reduction by the venture capital industry in funding early-stage companies.
To ensure the successful operation of its business, including scaling its promising business initiatives, Petriage took actions to reduce spending. Among these are the departure of Gary Watson and Wendy Hennig, Petriage's Chief Technology Officer and Chief Growth Officer, respectively; and the transition of CEO Joe Coury to become CFO of Urban Animal. Coury, who continues to be a shareholder, will serve as CEO until year end, at which point Freiman will assume the CEO role.
"A selfless leader, Joe brought Petriage deep experience in the veterinary industry. In his more than 24 months here, he guided our pivot to emphasizing enterprise sales, entry in the insurance vertical, and launch of our direct-to-consumer Rx business. Petriage is also fortunate to have established a solid technology stack and sales and customer success teams, through the good work of Gary and Wendy, respectively. We wish them all every future success and thank them for their efforts, which made Petriage a viable entity and leader in veterinary telehealth," Freiman said.
Freiman said, "Petriage's Board of Directors believes the company's strategic deployment of cash and commitment to tight expense controls positions it well to emerge favorably from this challenging period," noting that several competitors that took substantial amounts of venture capital money have folded.
"Petriage uses capital efficiently, with a cost per covered pet of only $8, compared to an average of $140 for our competitors. We believe Petriage is well-placed for future success as we further develop our three lines of business," Freiman concluded.
Petriage is a B2B pet health technology company that brings fully integrated telehealth services to veterinary practices and their clients. Designed by a vet specifically for veterinarians, its platform provides a unique user-friendly way for vets to communicate with clients and deliver care to pets remotely, including a proprietary patented teletriage app in which pet parents are provided a recommendation in real-time about the need and urgency to seek medical care for their pets. Learn more at petriage.com.
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Two residence halls at Towson University will be renamed after the school’s first Black graduates — Marvis Barnes and Myra Harris.
The University System of Maryland Board of Regents voted Friday in support of a request by Kim Schatzel, Towson University president, to rename residence halls West Village 1 and West Village 2 after the University’s first Black students, who graduated from the university in 1959 after segregation was outlawed five years prior.
West Village 1 and West Village 2 were previously named Paca House and Carroll Hall after William Paca and Charles Carroll, both elected officials who enslaved hundreds of people. The university removed the dormitory names in 2021 after years of pressure from students and approval from the board of regents to rename school buildings.
Towson University, originally named Maryland Normal School when it was founded in 1866, was racially segregated until the United States Supreme Court ruled in the 1954 case Brown vs. The Board of Education that segregation is unconstitutional.
At the time, Towson was the state’s largest teachers’ college. Both Marvis Barnes and Myra Harris were aspiring teachers and were accepted to other historically Black colleges and universities. But they decided to enroll at Towson and its state teachers college and became the first Black students in their classes, according to the university. Harris graduated with a degree in elementary education, and Barnes graduated with a degree in secondary and middle school education.
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Both women became public school teachers.
“As the nation pauses to celebrate Juneteenth this weekend, I can think of no better time to honor Ms. Barnes and Ms. Harris, and reflect on our collective role in combating racial inequality and inequity,” Schatzel said in a statement. “I am so proud of our students, faculty, staff and countless members of the TU family for enacting this inspiring change for our community and honoring these two remarkable alumnae.”
Juneteenth is an Emancipation Day celebration that recognizes the end of slavery. The holiday, which started in Texas, became a federal holiday last year.
Members of the 10-person University Naming Committee recommended that the school replace the dormitories named after Paca and Carroll with alumni Barnes and Harris to honor their contributions as school trailblazers and celebrate their successful careers as educators and administrators. Harris became a principal at Harlem Park Elementary and Madison Square Elementary in Baltimore. She also earned a master’s degree from Columbia Unversity and took postgraduate classes at Johns Hopkins and Loyola, according to Towson University.
Barnes also earned a master’s degree from Loyola University Maryland. She became a department chair at Northwestern Senior High School and an assistant to the principal.
A ceremony to honor the residence halls renamed Barnes and Harris halls is scheduled for the fall. For the past 20 years, Towson has also awarded freshman students with a minimum $500 yearly scholarship called the “Barnes-Harris Scholarship Endowment.”
“This is yet another important step forward in our institution-wide mission to create a more diverse, equitable and inclusive campus community,” Schatzel said in a statement. “As an anchor institution that reflects the diverse population of our great state, we must continue this momentum to ensure a more equitable future for the next generation of Tigers and Marylanders.” | https://www.baltimoresun.com/maryland/baltimore-county/bs-md-co-towson-residence-hall-rename-20220619-27v2pfpxknenferl45p3npahiy-story.html | 2022-06-19 18:07:37 | 0 | https://www.baltimoresun.com/maryland/baltimore-county/bs-md-co-towson-residence-hall-rename-20220619-27v2pfpxknenferl45p3npahiy-story.html |
NY Binghamton NY Zone Forecast for Tuesday, April 25, 2023
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796 FPUS51 KBGM 260735
ZFPBGM
Zone Forecast Product for Central New York and Northeast Pennsylvania
National Weather Service Binghamton NY
335 AM EDT Wed Apr 26 2023
NYZ009-262000-
Northern Oneida-
Including the city of Boonville
335 AM EDT Wed Apr 26 2023
.TODAY...Rain showers likely or a chance of snow showers this
morning, then rain showers likely with a slight chance of
thunderstorms this afternoon. Little or no snow accumulation. Highs
in the lower 50s. Southeast winds around 5 mph, becoming west this
afternoon. Chance of precipitation 70 percent.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear. A slight chance of rain showers in the
evening. Lows in the upper 20s. Northwest winds around 5 mph. Chance
of rain 20 percent.
.THURSDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 50s. Northwest winds
around 5 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 30s. East winds
5 to 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy with a 30 percent chance of rain. Highs
around 60. Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Rain likely. Lows in the lower 40s. Chance of rain
70 percent.
.SATURDAY...Rain, breezy with highs in the mid 50s. Chance of rain
80 percent.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Showers likely. Lows in the lower 40s. Chance of
rain 70 percent.
.SUNDAY...Showers likely. Breezy with highs in the lower 60s. Chance
of rain 70 percent.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Rain, breezy with lows in the lower 40s. Chance of
rain 80 percent.
.MONDAY...Showers likely. Highs in the lower 50s. Chance of rain
70 percent.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Rain showers likely. Lows in the upper 30s. Chance
of rain 60 percent.
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of rain showers.
Highs in the upper 40s.
$$
NYZ015-262000-
Yates-
Including the city of Penn Yan
335 AM EDT Wed Apr 26 2023
.TODAY...A chance of snow showers this morning. Mostly cloudy with a
chance of rain showers. Highs in the lower 50s. West winds around
5 mph, becoming northwest this afternoon. Chance of precipitation
50 percent.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear. A slight chance of rain showers in the
evening. Lows in the lower 30s. Northwest winds around 5 mph,
becoming west after midnight. Chance of rain 20 percent.
.THURSDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 50s. Northwest winds
around 5 mph, becoming east around 5 mph in the afternoon.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 40s. Southeast
winds 5 to 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of rain. Highs in
the upper 50s. Southeast winds 15 to 20 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Rain, breezy with lows in the mid 40s. Chance of
rain 80 percent.
.SATURDAY...Rain, breezy with highs in the upper 50s. Chance of rain
80 percent.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Showers likely. Lows in the upper 40s. Chance of
rain 70 percent.
.SUNDAY...Showers likely. Breezy with highs in the lower 60s. Chance
of rain 70 percent.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Rain likely. Lows in the lower 40s. Chance of rain
70 percent.
.MONDAY...Showers likely. Highs in the lower 50s. Chance of rain
60 percent.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Showers likely. Lows in the upper 30s. Chance of
rain 60 percent.
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of showers. Highs
in the lower 50s.
$$
NYZ016-262000-
Seneca-
Including the city of Seneca Falls
335 AM EDT Wed Apr 26 2023
.TODAY...Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of rain showers.
Highs in the lower 50s. Northwest winds around 5 mph.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear. A slight chance of rain showers in the
evening. Lows in the lower 30s. North winds around 5 mph, becoming
west after midnight. Chance of rain 20 percent.
.THURSDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 50s. West winds around
5 mph, becoming northeast around 5 mph in the afternoon.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 40s. East winds
5 to 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of rain. Highs in
the upper 50s. Southeast winds 15 to 20 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Rain, breezy with lows in the mid 40s. Chance of
rain 80 percent.
.SATURDAY...Rain, breezy with highs in the upper 50s. Chance of rain
80 percent.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Showers likely. Lows in the upper 40s. Chance of
rain 70 percent.
.SUNDAY...Showers likely. Breezy with highs in the mid 60s. Chance
of rain 70 percent.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Rain, breezy with lows in the mid 40s. Chance of
rain 80 percent.
.MONDAY...Showers likely. Highs in the mid 50s. Chance of rain
60 percent.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Showers likely. Lows in the lower 40s. Chance of
rain 60 percent.
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of showers. Highs
in the lower 50s.
$$
NYZ017-262000-
Southern Cayuga-
Including the city of Auburn
335 AM EDT Wed Apr 26 2023
.TODAY...A slight chance of snow showers this morning. Mostly cloudy
with a chance of rain showers. Highs in the lower 50s. Southwest
winds around 5 mph, becoming northwest this afternoon. Chance of
precipitation 50 percent.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear. A slight chance of rain showers in the
evening. Lows in the lower 30s. North winds around 5 mph in the
evening, becoming light and variable. Chance of rain 20 percent.
.THURSDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 50s. West winds around
5 mph, becoming north around 5 mph in the afternoon.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 40s. East winds
10 to 15 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy with a 40 percent chance of rain. Highs
around 60. Southeast winds 15 to 20 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Rain, breezy with lows in the mid 40s. Chance of
rain 80 percent.
.SATURDAY...Rain, breezy with highs in the upper 50s. Chance of rain
80 percent.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Showers likely. Lows in the upper 40s. Chance of
rain 70 percent.
.SUNDAY...Showers likely. Breezy with highs in the mid 60s. Chance
of rain 70 percent.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Rain, breezy with lows in the mid 40s. Chance of
rain 80 percent.
.MONDAY...Showers likely. Highs in the lower 50s. Chance of rain
60 percent.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Showers likely. Lows in the upper 30s. Chance of
rain 60 percent.
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of showers. Highs
around 50.
$$
NYZ018-262000-
Onondaga-
Including the city of Syracuse
335 AM EDT Wed Apr 26 2023
.TODAY...A slight chance of snow showers this morning. Mostly cloudy
with a chance of rain showers. Highs in the lower 50s. South winds
around 5 mph, becoming northwest around 5 mph this afternoon. Chance
of precipitation 50 percent.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 30s. Northwest winds
around 5 mph in the evening, becoming light and variable.
.THURSDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs around 60. West winds around 5 mph,
becoming north around 5 mph in the afternoon.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 40s. East winds
5 to 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy with a 40 percent chance of rain. Highs in
the lower 60s. Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Rain, breezy with lows in the mid 40s. Chance of
rain 80 percent.
.SATURDAY...Rain, breezy with highs in the upper 50s. Chance of rain
80 percent.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Showers likely. Lows in the upper 40s. Chance of
rain 70 percent.
.SUNDAY...Showers likely. Breezy with highs in the mid 60s. Chance
of rain 70 percent.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Rain, breezy with lows in the mid 40s. Chance of
rain 80 percent.
.MONDAY...Showers likely. Highs in the mid 50s. Chance of rain
70 percent.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Showers likely. Lows around 40. Chance of rain
60 percent.
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of showers. Highs
in the lower 50s.
$$
NYZ022-262000-
Steuben-
Including the cities of Corning and Hornell
335 AM EDT Wed Apr 26 2023
.TODAY...A chance of snow showers this morning. Mostly cloudy with a
chance of rain showers. Highs in the lower 50s. Southwest winds
around 5 mph, becoming northwest this afternoon. Chance of
precipitation 50 percent.
.TONIGHT...Partly cloudy. A slight chance of rain showers in the
evening. Lows around 30. Northwest winds around 5 mph. Chance of
rain 20 percent.
.THURSDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs around 60. North winds around 5 mph,
becoming east around 5 mph in the afternoon.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows around 40. Southeast winds
5 to 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Rain likely. Highs in the upper 50s. Southeast winds 15 to
20 mph. Chance of rain 70 percent.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Rain, breezy with lows in the lower 40s. Chance of
rain 90 percent.
.SATURDAY...Rain, breezy with highs in the mid 50s. Chance of rain
90 percent.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Showers likely. Lows in the mid 40s. Chance of
rain 70 percent.
.SUNDAY...Showers likely. Breezy with highs in the lower 60s. Chance
of rain 70 percent.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Rain likely. Lows around 40. Chance of rain
70 percent.
.MONDAY...Showers likely. Highs in the lower 50s. Chance of rain
60 percent.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Rain showers likely. Lows in the upper 30s. Chance
of rain 60 percent.
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of rain showers.
Highs in the lower 50s.
$$
NYZ023-262000-
Schuyler-
Including the city of Watkins Glen
335 AM EDT Wed Apr 26 2023
.TODAY...Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain showers. A chance of
snow showers this morning, then a slight chance of thunderstorms
this afternoon. Highs in the lower 50s. Southwest winds around
5 mph, becoming northwest this afternoon. Chance of precipitation
50 percent.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear. A chance of rain showers in the evening.
Lows in the lower 30s. Northwest winds around 5 mph. Chance of rain
40 percent.
.THURSDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 50s. North winds around
5 mph, becoming northeast around 5 mph in the afternoon.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows around 40. Southeast winds
5 to 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of rain. Highs in
the upper 50s. Southeast winds 15 to 20 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Rain, breezy with lows in the mid 40s. Chance of
rain 90 percent.
.SATURDAY...Rain, breezy with highs in the mid 50s. Chance of rain
90 percent.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Showers likely. Lows in the mid 40s. Chance of
rain 70 percent.
.SUNDAY...Showers likely. Breezy with highs in the lower 60s. Chance
of rain 70 percent.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Rain, breezy with lows in the lower 40s. Chance of
rain 80 percent.
.MONDAY...Showers likely. Highs in the lower 50s. Chance of rain
60 percent.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Showers likely. Lows in the upper 30s. Chance of
rain 60 percent.
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of showers. Highs
in the lower 50s.
$$
NYZ024-262000-
Chemung-
Including the city of Elmira
335 AM EDT Wed Apr 26 2023
.TODAY...Partly sunny with a chance of rain showers or a slight
chance of snow showers this morning, then mostly cloudy with rain
showers likely with a slight chance of thunderstorms this afternoon.
Highs in the mid 50s. South winds around 5 mph, becoming northwest
this afternoon. Chance of precipitation 70 percent.
.TONIGHT...Partly cloudy. A chance of rain showers in the evening.
Lows in the lower 30s. North winds around 5 mph. Chance of rain
40 percent.
.THURSDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 60s. North winds around
5 mph, becoming east around 5 mph in the afternoon.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 30s. Southeast
winds 5 to 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of rain. Highs in
the upper 50s. Southeast winds 15 to 20 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Rain, breezy with lows in the lower 40s. Chance of
rain 90 percent.
.SATURDAY...Rain, breezy with highs in the upper 50s. Chance of rain
90 percent.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Showers likely. Lows in the mid 40s. Chance of
rain 70 percent.
.SUNDAY...Showers likely. Breezy with highs in the lower 60s. Chance
of rain 70 percent.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Rain, breezy with lows in the lower 40s. Chance of
rain 80 percent.
.MONDAY...Showers likely. Highs in the mid 50s. Chance of rain
60 percent.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Showers likely. Lows in the upper 30s. Chance of
rain 60 percent.
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of showers. Highs
in the lower 50s.
$$
NYZ025-262000-
Tompkins-
Including the city of Ithaca
335 AM EDT Wed Apr 26 2023
.TODAY...Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain showers or a slight chance
of snow showers this morning, then rain showers likely with a slight
chance of thunderstorms this afternoon. Highs in the lower 50s.
South winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming northwest this afternoon. Chance
of precipitation 70 percent.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear. A chance of rain showers in the evening.
Lows in the lower 30s. Northwest winds around 5 mph. Chance of rain
40 percent.
.THURSDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 50s. North winds around
5 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows around 40. East winds 5 to
10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of rain. Highs in
the upper 50s. Southeast winds 15 to 20 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Rain, breezy with lows in the lower 40s. Chance of
rain 90 percent.
.SATURDAY...Rain, breezy with highs in the mid 50s. Chance of rain
90 percent.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Showers likely. Lows in the mid 40s. Chance of
rain 70 percent.
.SUNDAY...Showers likely. Breezy with highs in the lower 60s. Chance
of rain 70 percent.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Rain, breezy with lows in the lower 40s. Chance of
rain 80 percent.
.MONDAY...Showers likely. Highs in the mid 50s. Chance of rain
60 percent.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Showers likely. Lows in the upper 30s. Chance of
rain 60 percent.
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of showers. Highs
in the lower 50s.
$$
NYZ036-262000-
Madison-
Including the cities of Hamilton and Oneida
335 AM EDT Wed Apr 26 2023
.TODAY...Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain showers this morning, then
rain showers likely with a slight chance of thunderstorms this
afternoon. Highs in the lower 50s. South winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming
west this afternoon. Chance of rain 70 percent.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear. A slight chance of rain showers in the
evening. Lows around 30. West winds around 5 mph. Chance of rain
20 percent.
.THURSDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 50s. Northwest winds
around 5 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 30s. East winds
5 to 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy with a 30 percent chance of rain. Highs in
the lower 60s. Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Rain, breezy with lows in the lower 40s. Chance of
rain 80 percent.
.SATURDAY...Rain, breezy with highs in the mid 50s. Chance of rain
80 percent.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Showers likely. Lows in the mid 40s. Chance of
rain 70 percent.
.SUNDAY...Showers likely. Breezy with highs in the lower 60s. Chance
of rain 70 percent.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Rain, breezy with lows in the lower 40s. Chance of
rain 80 percent.
.MONDAY...Showers likely. Highs in the mid 50s. Chance of rain
70 percent.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Showers likely. Lows in the upper 30s. Chance of
rain 60 percent.
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of showers. Highs
in the lower 50s.
$$
NYZ037-262000-
Southern Oneida-
Including the cities of Rome and Utica
335 AM EDT Wed Apr 26 2023
.TODAY...Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain showers this morning, then
rain showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms this afternoon.
Highs in the lower 50s. Southeast winds around 5 mph, becoming west
this afternoon. Chance of rain 70 percent.
.TONIGHT...Partly cloudy. A slight chance of rain showers in the
evening. Lows in the lower 30s. West winds around 5 mph. Chance of
rain 20 percent.
.THURSDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 50s. Northwest winds
around 5 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 30s. East winds
5 to 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy with a 30 percent chance of rain. Highs in
the lower 60s. Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Rain likely. Lows in the lower 40s. Chance of rain
70 percent.
.SATURDAY...Rain, breezy with highs in the mid 50s. Chance of rain
80 percent.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Showers likely. Lows in the mid 40s. Chance of
rain 70 percent.
.SUNDAY...Showers likely. Breezy with highs in the lower 60s. Chance
of rain 60 percent.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Rain, breezy with lows in the mid 40s. Chance of
rain 80 percent.
.MONDAY...Showers likely. Highs in the mid 50s. Chance of rain
70 percent.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Showers likely. Lows in the upper 30s. Chance of
rain 60 percent.
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of showers. Highs
in the lower 50s.
$$
NYZ044-262000-
Cortland-
Including the city of Cortland
335 AM EDT Wed Apr 26 2023
.TODAY...Rain showers likely. A slight chance of snow showers this
morning, then a slight chance of thunderstorms this afternoon. Highs
in the lower 50s. South winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming west this
afternoon. Chance of precipitation 70 percent.
.TONIGHT...Partly cloudy. A chance of rain showers in the evening.
Lows in the upper 20s. Northwest winds around 5 mph. Chance of rain
50 percent.
.THURSDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 50s. North winds around
5 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 30s. East winds
5 to 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy with a 40 percent chance of rain. Highs in
the upper 50s. Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Rain, breezy with lows in the lower 40s. Chance of
rain 90 percent.
.SATURDAY...Rain, breezy with highs in the mid 50s. Chance of rain
90 percent.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Showers likely. Lows in the mid 40s. Chance of
rain 70 percent.
.SUNDAY...Showers likely. Breezy with highs in the lower 60s. Chance
of rain 70 percent.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Rain, breezy with lows in the lower 40s. Chance of
rain 80 percent.
.MONDAY...Showers likely. Highs in the lower 50s. Chance of rain
70 percent.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Showers likely. Lows in the upper 30s. Chance of
rain 60 percent.
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of showers. Highs
in the upper 40s.
$$
NYZ045-262000-
Chenango-
Including the city of Norwich
335 AM EDT Wed Apr 26 2023
.TODAY...Partly sunny with a chance of rain showers this morning,
then mostly cloudy with rain showers likely with a slight chance of
thunderstorms this afternoon. Highs in the lower 50s. South winds
5 to 10 mph, becoming southwest this afternoon. Chance of rain
70 percent.
.TONIGHT...Partly cloudy. Rain showers likely in the evening. Lows
around 30. Northwest winds around 5 mph. Chance of rain 60 percent.
.THURSDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 50s. North winds around
5 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 30s. East winds
5 to 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy with a 40 percent chance of rain. Highs in
the upper 50s. Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Rain. Lows in the lower 40s. Chance of rain
80 percent.
.SATURDAY...Rain, breezy with highs in the lower 50s. Chance of rain
90 percent.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Showers likely. Lows in the mid 40s. Chance of
rain 70 percent.
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of showers. Breezy
with highs in the lower 60s.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Rain, breezy with lows in the lower 40s. Chance of
rain 80 percent.
.MONDAY...Showers likely. Highs in the mid 50s. Chance of rain
70 percent.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Showers likely. Lows in the upper 30s. Chance of
rain 60 percent.
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of showers. Highs
around 50.
$$
NYZ046-262000-
Otsego-
Including the city of Oneonta
335 AM EDT Wed Apr 26 2023
.TODAY...Partly sunny with a chance of rain showers this morning,
then mostly cloudy with rain showers likely with a slight chance of
thunderstorms this afternoon. Highs in the lower 50s. South winds
5 to 10 mph, becoming southwest this afternoon. Chance of rain
70 percent.
.TONIGHT...Partly cloudy. Rain showers likely in the evening. Lows
in the lower 30s. Northwest winds around 5 mph. Chance of rain
70 percent.
.THURSDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 50s. Northwest winds
around 5 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 30s. East winds
around 5 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy with a 30 percent chance of rain. Highs in
the upper 50s. Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Rain likely. Lows in the lower 40s. Chance of rain
70 percent.
.SATURDAY...Rain. Highs in the lower 50s. Chance of rain 80 percent.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Showers likely. Lows in the mid 40s. Chance of
rain 70 percent.
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of showers. Breezy
with highs in the lower 60s.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Rain, breezy with lows in the lower 40s. Chance of
rain 80 percent.
.MONDAY...Showers likely. Highs in the lower 50s. Chance of rain
70 percent.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Rain showers likely. Lows in the upper 30s. Chance
of rain 60 percent.
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of showers. Highs
around 50.
$$
NYZ055-262000-
Tioga-
Including the cities of Owego and Waverly
335 AM EDT Wed Apr 26 2023
.TODAY...Partly sunny with a chance of rain showers or a slight
chance of snow showers this morning, then mostly cloudy with rain
showers likely with a slight chance of thunderstorms this afternoon.
Highs in the mid 50s. South winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming west this
afternoon. Chance of precipitation 70 percent.
.TONIGHT...Partly cloudy. A chance of rain showers in the evening.
Lows around 30. North winds around 5 mph. Chance of rain 50 percent.
.THURSDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 60s. North winds around
5 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 30s. East winds
5 to 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of rain. Highs in
the upper 50s. Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Rain, breezy with lows in the lower 40s. Chance of
rain 90 percent.
.SATURDAY...Rain, breezy with highs in the mid 50s. Chance of rain
90 percent.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Showers likely. Lows in the mid 40s. Chance of
rain 70 percent.
.SUNDAY...Showers likely. Breezy with highs in the lower 60s. Chance
of rain 60 percent.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Rain, breezy with lows in the lower 40s. Chance of
rain 80 percent.
.MONDAY...Showers likely. Highs in the mid 50s. Chance of rain
60 percent.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Showers likely. Lows in the upper 30s. Chance of
rain 60 percent.
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60 percent.
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rain 70 percent.
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10 mph. Chance of rain 70 percent.
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chance of thunderstorms in the evening, then partly cloudy after
midnight. Lows in the lower 30s. Northwest winds around 5 mph.
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around 5 mph.
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.MONDAY...Showers likely. Highs in the mid 50s. Chance of rain
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.MONDAY NIGHT...Rain showers likely. Lows in the upper 30s. Chance
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.SATURDAY...Rain. Highs in the lower 50s. Chance of rain 90 percent.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Showers likely. Lows in the lower 40s. Chance of
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.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of showers. Highs
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.MONDAY...Showers likely. Highs in the mid 50s. Chance of rain
70 percent.
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Amber Alert issued in Colorado for missing baby girl
Published: Oct. 18, 2022 at 5:32 PM CDT|Updated: 27 minutes ago
AURORA, Colo. (KKTV/Gray News) - An Amber Alert was issued in Colorado on Tuesday for a 10-month-old girl.
KKTV reports that the message issued states A’myah Gordon may be with Alexis Mears, 18, and could be travelling in a white SUV. They were last seen in the 14900 block of E. Alameda Parkway in Aurora at about 10:45 a.m. on Tuesday.
A’myah was last seen wearing multi-colored butterfly sweatshirt with gray sweatpants and pink Nike shoes with an orange Swoosh. Mears was last seen wearing a black head scarf, gray sweatshirt, red sweatpants and black shoes.
The alert was issued just after 4 p.m. local time.
Anyone with information is asked to call 911.
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'UPFRONT' recap: Rep. Gallagher introducing bill to ban TikTok nationwide
Wisconsin congressman discusses TikTok, new committee chairmanship in UPFRONT interview
Wisconsin congressman discusses TikTok, new committee chairmanship in UPFRONT interview
Wisconsin congressman discusses TikTok, new committee chairmanship in UPFRONT interview
Rep. Mike Gallagher says he’s planning to introduce a bipartisan bill this week that would ban TikTok nationwide.
“We’re going to make the case this is something we vote on pretty early on in the next Congress,” Gallagher said on WISN’s "UPFRONT," which is produced in partnership with WisPolitics.com. “There’s a lot of Republican support. We’re slowly bringing on Democratic colleagues. The more people learn about the company that controls TikTok, the more concerns they have.”
TikTok is owned by the Chinese company Bytedance, which has increasingly concerned U.S. intelligence officials.
Last week, Gallagher and the Republican Congressional delegation called on Democratic Gov. Tony Evers to ban the use of TikTok on all government devices.
“I think there was some suggestion by one of his staffers that we should have called him,” Gallagher said. “Listen, I would love to be able to call the governor. He’s never reached out to me. We haven’t had a delegation meeting in four years. So he can call me at any hour of the day or night. I’d love to explain to him why this is such a threat, and I think he has an opportunity to lead by example.”
Gallagher said he is backing Rep. Kevin McCarthy to be House Speaker in January. Last week McCarthy appointed Gallagher to chair the House Select Committee on China.
“I think the first move is going to be to build the team,” Gallagher said. “We want this to be a group of serious, sober members that are in it to get stuff done, not just to get clicks or get on TV, so I’m working with Kevin McCarthy to identify the roster of who our best members are going to be and also reaching out to Democrats to ask them to participate in this in good faith.”
Marti Wronski, the newly-appointed COO of the Milwaukee Brewers, is the only woman to currently hold the title across all of Major League Baseball and is the highest-ranking female executive for the Brewers since Wendy Selig-Prieb.
“I think we can look at this two ways,” Wornski said. “We can focus on that piece and the lack of progress or the numbers. They seem small, they are small. Or we can take a look at what we’re seeing in pro sports and across sports in general in terms of women that are entering the career path, that are thinking of sports as something where they can fit it.”
Wornski is entering her 20th year with the Brewers and was previously the team’s longtime general counsel while also in recent years overseeing the team’s HR and IT departments.
“The economy, COVID, you name it, it’s forcing all of us to look at our businesses in an interesting way and to sort of fill some gaps and make some changes that we might not have anticipated a few years ago,” Wornski said.
One of her top priorities as COO, Wronski said, is ensuring the team stays competitive across the league.
“I have every faith and every confidence that we can handle this without an issue,” Wornski said. “But ensuring that we are making sure we are on the cutting edge of everything that is coming next in these areas, that we’re not missing anything so we can continue to put the best show on for our fans, to be entertaining on the field and off.”
Nick Jarmusz, director of public affairs for AAA in Wisconsin, Illinois and Indiana, says he expects near record-high travel in Wisconsin during the upcoming holiday season.
“Air travel, in particular, was up significantly,” Jarmusz said. “Here in Wisconsin, we actually set a new all-time record for air travel for Thanksgiving despite the fact that airfares are significantly higher than they were this time last year.”
Jarmusz said he also expects gas prices to continue to decline, noting the lowest prices in Wisconsin are in the south and eastern part of the state.
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The National Rifle Association opens its annual conference on Friday in Houston — across the state from Uvalde, Texas, which was the site of the country's second-deadliest school shooting earlier this week.
The group has drawn criticism from gun control advocates for moving ahead with its previously-scheduled convention, its first in three years after multiple pandemic cancellations.
The gathering will hear from former President Donald Trump and other Republican officials, and draw protests, including from the leaders of teachers' unions. Some of its planned speakers and performers have canceled their engagements.
The powerful gun rights advocacy group has offered its condolences to those impacted by Tuesday's shooting, and said in a statement that convention attendees will "reflect on" the attack and "pledge to double our commitment to making schools secure."
But it also denies responsibility for mass shootings in America, and deflects blame from gun ownership in general.
This isn't the first time the NRA has held its convention in the immediate aftermath of a nearby mass shooting: In 1999, it went ahead with its event in Denver just days after the Columbine High School attack (though officials briefly considered canceling it, according to secret recordings obtained by NPR last year).
The group often argues — in the wake of these increasingly common events – that teachers should be armed or that shootings are a by-product of violent video games and other social problems (claims that gun control advocates dispute). And its messaging has remained defiant even in the face of mounting financial and legal troubles.
The organization is in legal jeopardy
The NRA is facing among the most serious threats to its influence in its 150 years of existence, after several investigations revealed corruption at its highest levels.
Most notably, as part of a lawsuit seeking to hold top executives accoutable, New York Attorney General Letitia James has released evidence showing that organization executives — including CEO Wayne LaPierre — spent tens of millions of dollars on private jets, lavish meals and insider deals for people well-connected to senior officials.
The NRA tried to seek the protection of bankruptcy courts, but a federal judge dismissed their efforts last May. Following the controversy and allegations of misconduct some members of the NRA's board revolted, and a faction of the group has called for more transparency and a change in top leadership.
Yet LaPierre remains in charge of the organization, and is scheduled to speak at the conference. And while the NRA may be mired in controversy, it retains its power not just because of money, but because of its ability to quickly mobilize millions of members at critical moments in the political process.
And, with Tuesday's shooting renewing gun control advocates' calls for nationwide policy reform, now appears to be one of those moments.
Some politicians, and many musicians, are skipping the convention
Still, several planned speakers and performers have withdrawn from the event in recent days, with some citing Tuesday's tragedy.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott, who angered critics by attending a fundraiser on the night of the shooting, is pulling out of a scheduled appearance at the conference in order to visit Uvalde — but will still address attendees in a pre-recorded video message.
Two other Texas lawmakers, U.S. Sen. John Cornyn and U.S. Rep. Dan Crenshaw said they won't be speaking attending either because of what their staff described as unrelated scheduling conflicts.
Several of the musical acts slated to perform also have backed out, including Don McLean, Larry Gatlin, Larry Stewart and Lee Greenwood. They were more explicit about the reason behind their change of plans.
"In light of the recent events in Texas, I have decided it would be disrespectful and hurtful for me to perform for the NRA at their convention in Houston this week," McLean told People on Thursday.
Former Restless Heart singer Larry Stewart wrote on Facebook that he was pulling out of his performance to honor the victims and Uvalde community,00 and Lee Greenwood said he was canceling out of respect for those in mourning, adding that he himself was heartbroken as a father.
Gatlin said in a statement that he could not perform at the convention in good conscience, adding that while he agrees with most of the NRA's position, he hopes it will "rethink some of its outdated and ill-thought-out positions."
"I have come to believe that, while background checks would not stop every madman with a gun, it is at the very least a step in the right direction toward trying to prevent the kind of tragedy we saw this week in Uvalde — in my beloved, weeping TEXAS," he said.
Daniel Defense, the manufacturer of the gun used in Tuesday's shooting, said in a statement published by CNN that it would not be attending the NRA convention "due to the horrifying tragedy in Uvalde, Texas, where one of our products was criminally misused." The company has also set its Twitter account to private.
Gun control advocates are planning protests
A rally against gun violence is set for Friday afternoon in a downtown Houston park.
Democratic Beto O'Rourke, who's running for Texas governor, is expected to be at the protest, which he described on social media as "the antidote to despair." O'Rourke has been a vocal proponent of gun control reform, interrupting Gov. Abbott's press conference earlier this week to decry his response.
Other groups planning to attend include Black Lives Matter Houston, Indivisible Houston, Moms Demand Action, FIEL Houston, Texas American Federation of Teachers, Houston Federation of Teachers, March for Our Lives and the Harris County Democratic Party.
The leaders of the nation's two largest teachers unions, the National Education Association and the American Federation of Teachers, also will speak about gun safety in Houston on Friday. Both organizations have rejected Republican leaders' calls to arm teachers.
Becky Pringle and Randi Weingarten said in a statement published by Axios that they will "highlight the NRA's negligence" and discuss how to keep schools safe. They also will be joined by two teachers who survived the Parkland and Sandy Hook shootings.
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When Liz Truss took power last week in London, she became the United Kingdom's fourth prime minister in six years. In Israel, voters are about to hold their fifth election in less than four years.
And in the U.S., many Americans still refuse to accept the results of the 2020 presidential election, prompting President Biden to recently warn that "equality and democracy are under assault."
All over the world, democracy seems to be experiencing indigestion.
What does the research tell us?
First, the bad news.
A raft of reports in recent years have documented democracy in decline around the world and the U.S. Here's just a small selection:
"Major democracies turned inward [in 2020], contributing to the 15th consecutive year of decline in global freedom, according to Freedom in the World 2021," Freedom House reported.
The figures from Our World in Data paint a graphic picture.
"The number of democracies in the world reached an all-time high in 2012, with 97 electoral democracies. A decade on, their number has fallen to 89 countries," it reported this month.
What is going on?
Democracies are embattled both by internal factors and external shocks, says Moisés Naím, a distinguished fellow at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace.
"Democracies are having a very hard time fulfilling the dreams, expectations and needs of the population," he said. "And then they have to cope with external shocks that change things dramatically. What we're seeing with inflation, for example, or of course, climate change, terrorism."
Naím adds Italy and Brazil alongside Israel, the U.S. and the U.K. as countries currently grappling with this situation.
"Italy is going to have an election very soon, and a candidate that has its origins in the fascist movement is likely to win," he said. "The president of Brazil, Jair Bolsonaro, has said he's questioning the system, and he probably wouldn't leave the government if he loses the election."
The modern playbook
In many of these countries, we see larger-than-life figureheads at the center of the drama.
There's Boris Johnson in the U.K., Benjamin Netanyahu in Israel, Donald Trump in the U.S. and Bolsonaro in Brazil.
Naím said there was a connection between that kind of reality TV style-leader and political instability in a democracy.
"They all are victims of the expectations they cannot fulfill by traditional methods," he said. "They have become populists in terms of stoking divisions that the country has."
"Trying to divide and conquer becomes a requirement to survive in politics. Then fueling polarization and the wedges and amplifying and multiplying the wedges that fragment society."
This view is echoed by Shawn Rosenberg — a professor of political science and psychology at UC Irvine — who warns that opportunistic leaders can strike because liberal democratic politics is complicated.
"Populist alternatives offer a vision that is much simpler," he told Salon. "All that populism demands is a simple story of cause and effect. All one needs to do is act: Authoritarian power is the solution."
What needs to change
In his widely covered speech in Philadelphia at the beginning of the month, Biden warned that democracy was under assault, and he took particular aim at Donald Trump and election deniers.
"Donald Trump and the MAGA Republicans represent an extremism that threatens the very foundations of our republic," Biden said.
"But while the threat to American democracy is real, I want to say as clearly as we can: We are not powerless in the face of these threats. We are not bystanders in this ongoing attack on democracy."
On this last point, Naím agrees. And if people really want to protect democracy, then they need to take ownership, he said.
"Citizens need to start thinking that democracy is not cheap in terms of real time and commitment and engagement," he said. "Voting every four years may not be enough. They need to strengthen their ability to detect charlatans and lies and populist behaviors. Citizens need to be more citizens and just less of the dwellers of a country."
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PITTSBURGH, Aug. 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- As Summertime comes to a close and families settle into new routines, direct-to-consumer personalized dog food, treat and supplements brand, Tailored® Pet, is helping pet parents simplify the daily wellness routine of the family's furriest member – the dog.
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In addition to the supplements mentioned above, the brand also continues to offer personalized food tailored to the nutritional needs of each unique dog.
To personalize a recipe just for their pup, pet parents can visit the company's website and take a quick three-minute quiz to determine their dog's recipe. Beginning Tuesday, August 30, new subscribers can use code LABOR60 to receive 60 percent off their first bag of custom food at sign-up, plus a tennis ball for their pup and biodegradable bamboo food scoop. Pet parents can get started at TailoredPet.com to take advantage of this limited-time offer.
Tailored's brief questionnaire asks detailed questions about the consumer's dog, ranging from gender and breed size to specific food sensitivities and wellness concerns. Using this information, the brand's canine nutrition experts recommend a personalized recipe tailored to each pet's individual needs, plus other products from Tailored's full line, including soft and chewy treats, dental chews, and freeze-dried raw mixers, to help them live their healthiest, happiest life.
Each personalized Tailored recipe also comes with a bamboo food scoop, and the company offsets 100 percent of its carbon emissions from shipping and follows strict food safety procedures and practices, so pet parents can feel confident about safely feeding Tailored to their furry family members, while doing something good for the Earth, too.
Tailored® Pet is a direct-to-consumer, personalized pet food, treats and supplements brand dedicated to helping pets live their healthiest, happiest lives by personalizing recipes with the right nutrients for each dog's unique needs. Each Tailored recipe is designed with highest-quality ingredients by pet nutritionists, approved by veterinarians, and shipped directly to the consumer's door at the frequency they choose. What's more, every Tailored blend is safely cooked in the USA, is fairly priced without retail markups, and comes with a 100 percent money-back guarantee. The company is also dedicated to feeding a healthier, happier Earth through several sustainability initiatives, including a recyclable packaging partnership with TerraCycle, carbon-neutral shipping to offset its carbon emissions, and printing materials on recycled paper. To get started personalizing a recipe today, visit TailoredPet.com or to join our affiliate program, visit http://www.shareasale.com/join/tailoredpet.
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PORTLAND, Ore. — Stephanie Terrell was excited to join the wave of drivers adopting electric vehicles when she bought a used Nissan Leaf this fall.
But Terrell encountered a bump in the road on her journey to clean driving: As a renter, she doesn't have a place to plug in overnight, and the public charging stations near her are often in use. The 23-year-old nearly ran out of power on the freeway recently because a charging station she was counting on was busy.
"It was really scary and I was really worried I wasn't going to make it," she said. "I feel better about it than buying gas, but there are problems I didn't really anticipate."
Cities are looking for charging solutions
The transition to electric vehicles is underway for homeowners who can power up in their own garage, but for millions of renters, access to charging remains a significant barrier. Now, cities across the U.S. are trying to come up with innovative public charging solutions as drivers string power cords across sidewalks, erect private charging stations on city right-of-ways and queue at public facilities.
The Biden administration last month approved plans from all 50 states to roll out a network of high-speed chargers along interstate highways using $5 billion in federal funding over the next five years. But states must wait to apply for an additional $2.5 billion in local grants to fill in charging gaps, including in dense urban areas.
"We have a really large challenge right now with making it easy for people to charge who live in apartments," said Jeff Allen, executive director of Forth, a nonprofit that advocates for equity in electric vehicle ownership and charging access.
Cities have to understand that "promoting electric cars is also part of their sustainable transportation strategy. Once they make that mental shift, there's a whole bunch of very tangible things they can — and should — be doing."
Fast chargers, also known as DC Fast, can fill up a car in 45 minutes or less. But slower Level 2 chargers, which take several hours, still outnumber DC fast chargers nearly four to one. Charging on a standard residential outlet, or Level 1 charger, isn't practical unless you drive little or can leave the car plugged in overnight.
Millions of charging stations are needed to meet the EV demand
Nationwide, there are about 120,000 public charging ports featuring Level 2 charging or above, and nearly 1.5 million electric vehicles registered in the U.S. — a ratio of just over one charger per 12 cars nationally, according to the latest U.S. Department of Energy data.
A briefing prepared for the U.S. Department of Energy last year by the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory forecasts a total of just under 19 million electric vehicles on the road by 2030, with a projected need for an extra 9.6 million charging stations.
In Los Angeles, for example, nearly one-quarter of all new vehicles registered in July were plug-in. The city estimates in the next two decades, it must expand its distribution capacity anywhere from 25% to 50%, with roughly two-thirds of the increased demand coming from EVs, said Yamen Nanne, manager of Los Angeles Department of Water and Power's transportation electrification program.
Amid the boom, dense city neighborhoods are rapidly becoming pressure points.
Several cities are installing pole-mounted EV chargers
In Los Angeles, the city has installed over 500 pole-mounted EV chargers — 450 on street lights and 50 on power poles — and wants to add 200 more per year, Nanne said.
Similar initiatives to install pole-mounted chargers are in place or being considered from New York City to Charlotte, N.C. to Kansas City, Missouri. The utility Seattle City Light is also in the early stages of a pilot project to install chargers in neighborhoods with limited private parking.
Other cities want to amend building codes for the electric transition. Portland is considering a proposal that would require 50% of parking spaces in most new apartment complexes to have an electrical conduit; in complexes with six or fewer spaces, all of them would be EV-ready.
Such policies are critical to widespread EV adoption because with tax incentives and an emerging used-EV market, zero-emissions cars are finally within reach for more Americans, said Ingrid Fish, who is in charge of Portland's transportation decarbonization program.
The initiatives mimic those that have already been deployed in other nations that are further along in EV adoption.
London, for example, has 4,000 public chargers on street lights. That's much cheaper — just a third the cost of wiring a charging station into the sidewalk, said Vishant Kothari, manager of the electric mobility team at the World Resources Institute.
But London and Los Angeles have an advantage over many U.S. cities: Their street lights operate on 240 volts, better for EV charging. Most American city street lights use 120 volts, which takes hours to charge a vehicle, said Kothari, who co-authored a study on the potential for pole-mounted charging in U.S. cities.
So cities must use a mix of solutions, from zoning changes to policies that encourage workplace fast-charging.
Changes can't come fast enough for renters who already own electric vehicles.
Rebecca DeWhitt and her partner string an extension cord from an outlet near their rental home's front door, down a path and to their new Hyundai Kona in the driveway. Off the standard outlet, it takes up to two days and lots of planning to fully charge their EV for a trip.
"It's inconvenient," DeWhitt said. "And if we didn't value having an electric vehicle so much, we wouldn't put up with the pain of it."
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Letters to the Editor: You don’t have to be conservative to side with Huntington Beach on housing
To the editor: Rarely do I concur with the political stances of cities in Orange County, but your editorial slamming Huntington Beach is a true exception.
I can completely empathize with Huntington Beach’s stance on opposing the state‘s drive to force communities to overdevelop and devalue their social and natural environments. In South Pasadena, we have also struggled to see the logic and fairness in the state’s housing directive.
South Pasadena is being forced to plan for an additional 2,067 housing units. Our neighboring city of San Marino is planning for another 397 units. South Pasadena occupies 3.41 square miles with a population of 26,000, of which about 53% are renters. San Marino is 3.77 square miles and has 13,000 people, of which around 15% are renters.
South Pasadena is already fully built out, features a multicultural community and offers many rental options. Yes, it is expensive to live here, but the state will not bring down the cost of housing. It is, and always will be, market driven.
Frankly, I am opposed to the entire state housing push as government overreach, but if not reversed, at least make it fair for cities that are already built out.
Tom Dolan, South Pasadena
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To the editor: Did the “red wave” surge in Huntington Beach because of four City Council members united against both clean energy and more housing? Or are they actually doing what the residents want?
And did Huntington Beach residents want the LGBTQ+ Pride flag to be banned from city property, and the new council majority voted to do? There does not seem to be a poll on any of these questions.
All four conservative members of the Huntington Beach City Council made their intentions clear regarding rejection of state housing laws, and they are exploring pulling out of the clean-power provider Orange County Power Authority.
I for one reject their stands against what I see as the common good, but the party they represent seems to apply the common good to large corporations and big money.
Jim Hoover, Huntington Beach
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To the editor: I applaud Huntington Beach for defending its quality of life. I wish Los Angeles would defend its residents against this profit-driven invasion of our peaceful communities.
I live in Baldwin Hills, and the new arrivals in our community are typically not interested in the bucolic, manicured, peaceful residential atmosphere that we longtime residents have tried to maintain.
Many are buying homes from our older residents. As speculators, if they don’t completely remove their house and replace it with apartments, they take away the architectural features that give their homes character and add accessory dwelling units to boost the resale value.
If this new building boom were more community focused and included more condominiums (which are something residents might invest in and call their homes) instead of apartments, it would be better received.
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NEW YORK, Nov. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Gross Law Firm issues the following notice to shareholders of U.S. Bancorp.
Shareholders who purchased shares of USB during the class period listed are encouraged to contact the firm regarding possible lead plaintiff appointment. Appointment as lead plaintiff is not required to partake in any recovery.
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CLASS PERIOD: August 1, 2019 to July 28, 2022
ALLEGATIONS: The complaint alleges that during the class period, Defendants issued materially false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (a) U.S. Bank created sales pressure on its employees that led them to open credit cards, lines of credit, and deposit accounts without consumers' knowledge and consent; (b) since at least 2015, U.S. Bank and by extension, U.S. Bancorp, was aware of such unauthorized conduct and that it was violating relevant regulations and laws aimed at protecting its consumers; (c) U.S. Bancorp failed to properly monitor its employees from engaging in such unlawful conduct, detect and stop the misconduct, and identify and remediate harmed consumers; (d) all the foregoing subjected the Company to a foreseeable risk of heightened regulatory scrutiny or investigation; (e) U.S. Bancorp's revenues were in part the product of unlawful conduct and thus unsustainable; and (f) as a result, the Company's public statements were materially false and misleading at all relevant times.
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With the future of a commonly used abortion medication on its way to the Supreme Court, the pharmaceutical industry has escalated its warnings: If court orders to limit or undo the Food and Drug Administration's approval of mifepristone are allowed to stand, industry executives and law experts say, the effects could reach far beyond abortion.
The lawsuit, filed last November by a coalition of anti-abortion groups and doctors, takes aim at nearly every step of the FDA's regulatory process — including its original approval of mifepristone for use up to seven weeks of pregnancy in 2000, along with the agency's later decisions to expand approval to 10 weeks of pregnancy and allow the drug to be dispensed by mail.
Those FDA decisions are now in jeopardy, prompting concern among pharmaceutical companies about the ability of judges and lawsuits to knock long-standing drugs off the market.
Earlier this week, an open letter signed by more than 500 pharmaceutical executives and researchers declared that a decision to side with the conservative groups in curtailing access to mifepristone would result in "uncertainty for the entire biopharma industry." Among the signatories were Dr. Albert Bourla, the CEO of Pfizer, and executives from industry giants Bayer and Merck.
On Wednesday, before the appeals court ruled to limit access to the drug, the Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America, a leading industry group, called the lower court's decision "alarming."
"PhRMA has serious concerns with any court substituting its opinion for the FDA's expert approval decision-making," wrote Jim C. Stansel, the group's executive vice president and general counsel.
Pharmaceutical execs file an amicus brief urging the appeals court to preserve FDA approval
As the lawsuit was being considered in the lower court, PhRMA and other industry representatives had largely stayed on the sidelines, declining to file amicus briefs outlining the industry's concerns even as other major medical groups, like the American Medical Association, weighed in.
That changed after U.S. District Judge Matthew Kacsmaryk issued a preliminary injunction on Friday that sided with the anti-abortion groups and overturned the FDA's decisions about mifepristone. His decision was immediately appealed by the Department of Justice.
With the case then before the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals, a group of pharmaceutical executives and companies filed an amicus brief urging the appellate court to block the preliminary injunction and allow the FDA's approval of mifepristone to remain in place.
Otherwise, they wrote, "the district court's lawless opinion will empower any plaintiff to grind drug approvals to a halt, disrupting patients' access to critical medicines. That outcome would chill crucial research and development, undermine the viability of investments in this important sector, and wreak havoc on drug development and approval generally, causing widespread harm to patients, providers, and the entire pharmaceutical industry."
Industry representatives argued that the court's decision could force companies to run larger and more detailed clinical trials — which could make those trials more expensive — along with making it difficult or expensive to expand the use of drugs after their original trials, which is currently common. Some FDA programs for the development of treatments for "serious" or "life-threatening" conditions could become more difficult to qualify for, they suggested.
Late Wednesday night, the 5th Circuit dialed back the original preliminary injunction, saying that it was too late to challenge the FDA's 23-year-old original approval of mifepristone.
But the appeals court also left intact much of Kacsmaryk's original ruling, including its undoing of the FDA's later decisions on mifepristone to expand access to 10 weeks of pregnancy and allow the drug to be dispensed by mail.
"Defendants have not shown that plaintiffs are unlikely to succeed on the merits of their timely challenges," the three-judge panel wrote. The injunction is set to take effect this weekend, barring an emergency intervention by the Supreme Court.
The industry says the FDA should make the decisions, not judges
Ultimately, it may be the threat of a single judge's ability to vacate an FDA approval that has most galvanized the industry, said Ameet Sarpatwari, the assistant director of the program on regulation, therapeutics and law at Harvard Medical School.
"Industry members are wondering, well, if a judge can do that, what else can't a judge, perhaps with an ax to grind, do?" he said in an interview with NPR's Morning Edition before the appeals court ruled.
Bringing new drugs to market is already expensive and time-consuming. To research and develop a new medical product can cost hundreds of millions of dollars and years of clinical trials.
Add to that the risk of litigation — and the possibility that an FDA approval could be revoked in part or in whole at any time by a judge — then companies may decide it's not worth the risk of financial loss to invest in drugs that could be seen as politically controversial, like gender-affirming medical care, contraception or drugs that protect against sexually transmitted disease.
Take vaccines as an example, said Allison Whelan, a law professor at Georgia State University. "This is essentially saying, 'Here is a way that you could stop these vaccines that you disagree with,' not for safety and efficacy reasons, but for other reasons," she said.
Left unchecked, such litigation could even become a competitive tool, Whelan said. A rival manufacturer could keep a competitor's product off the market "simply by disagreeing with the FDA's decisions about a drug and then hauling them to court to tie it up in litigation," she said.
The Supreme Court has not yet indicated if it will intervene. Even if it does, a decision could take months to issue.
Beyond their public statements, Harvard's Sarpatwari said he expected the pharmaceutical industry to be aggressive in lobbying Congress and taking other measures to preserve the FDA approval process. "I think that all cards are on the table in terms of what industry may do," he said.
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LONDON (AP) — Borrowers in the U.K. will be bracing themselves for further increases in lending costs after official figures Wednesday showed inflation failing to fall as anticipated in May.
The Office for National Statistics said inflation, as measured by the consumer price index, held steady at 8.7% in the year to May against expectations for a modest decline to 8.4%, a development that is likely to see the politically independent Bank of England raise the cost of borrowing again on Thursday.
The agency said rising prices for flights, recreational and cultural goods and services, and second-hand cars boosted the inflation rate, while gas prices provided the biggest downward pressure.
Inflation in the U.K. is proving to be stickier than elsewhere in the Group of Seven industrialized nations, with many blaming the Bank of England for being too slow in starting to raise interest rates and Britain’s departure from the European Union, which has added to business costs. Inflation in the U.S. is down at 4% and is 6.1% across the 20 EU countries that use the euro currency.
Financial markets think the unchanged rate will mean the Bank of England will increase its benchmark interest rate on Thursday from the current 15-year high of 4.5% by at least a quarter point to 4.75%.
Some economists think the bank, which is tasked with keeping inflation at around 2%, may decide to go further and raise its benchmark rate to 5%. Higher interest rates help lower inflation by making it more expensive for households and businesses to borrow, meaning they potentially spend less, thereby reducing demand pressure on prices.
“This makes a rate rise by the Bank of England this week near certain and materially increases the likelihood of further rises well into autumn,” said Debapratim De, senior economist at Deloitte.
The anticipated increase will put further pressure on financial institutions to increase their own lending rates for loans and mortgages. It also raises further concerns over the outlook for the British economy, which is barely growing. The Conservative government, which is trailing the main opposition Labour Party in opinion polls ahead of a likely general election next year, insists that getting inflation under control is the number one economic priority.
“We know how much high inflation hurts families and businesses across the country, and our plan to halve the rate this year is the best way we can keep costs and interest rates down,” Treasury chief Jeremy Hunt said.
“We will not hesitate in our resolve to support the Bank of England as it seeks to squeeze inflation out of our economy, while also providing targeted support with the cost of living,” he added.
Many homeowners will be cushioned from the recent increases as they fixed their mortgages when interest rates were ultra low during the coronavirus pandemic. However, those whose fixed-rate terms expire over the coming months will face much higher borrowing rates when they look to lock in new deals.
“It’s a ticking time bomb as 1.4 million borrowers will see an end to their low fixed rates this year,” said Jamie Elvin, director at mortgage broker Strive Mortgages.
Unlike the United States, where many homeowners fix their mortgage rates for 30 years, the prevailing habit in the U.K. is for homeowners to fix a rate for much shorter periods of time, after which they move to their lender’s usually higher variable rate or seek out other deals. In the current climate, for example, those who fixed their mortgage rate at below 1% three years ago may see a fivefold increase in their rates.
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- Analyses included 100-week efficacy and safety data from the four-year, open-label extension period of KEEPsAKE 1 and 2 evaluating SKYRIZI in patients with active psoriatic arthritis1
- Ongoing treatment with SKYRIZI demonstrated consistent long-term efficacy in psoriatic arthritis with similar rates of improvement in skin (PASI 90) and joint (ACR, enthesitis, dactylitis) symptoms at week 100 as those reported at week 521
- No new safety signals were observed through 100 weeks1-4
NORTH CHICAGO, Ill., Sept. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- AbbVie (NYSE: ABBV) announced new, long-term data analyses of KEEPsAKE 1 and 2, Phase 3 trials evaluating SKYRIZI® (risankizumab, 150 mg) in adult patients with active psoriatic arthritis. Results showed that at week 100 of the open-label extension period, patients receiving SKYRIZI reported improvement in skin and joint symptoms, with more than half of patients in KEEPsAKE 1 and 2 achieving a 90 percent reduction in the Psoriasis Area and Severity Index (PASI 90) and an American College of Rheumatology 20 (ACR20) response. Additionally, the data demonstrated no new observed safety signals through 100 weeks.1-4 These results were featured during the "Late Breaking News" session at the 31st European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology (EADV) Hybrid Congress onsite in Milan and online.
"We're pleased to share these new, nearly two-year analyses, which showed SKYRIZI maintained improvements across joint and skin measures of psoriatic arthritis over time," said Doina Cosma-Roman, M.D., vice president and global head, Clinical Development, Immunology, AbbVie. "It is critically important for physicians to have treatment options that demonstrate lasting efficacy, as we know people living with psoriatic arthritis discontinue therapies due to loss of efficacy or tolerability."
The new data from the open-label extension period showed that at 100 weeks, 64 and 57 percent of patients initially treated with SKYRIZI achieved ACR20 response in KEEPsAKE 1 and 2, respectively.1 Additionally, at week 100, 71 and 67 percent of patients from KEEPsAKE 1 and 2, respectively, initially treated with SKYRIZI and who had a body surface area involvement greater than or equal to ≥3 percent at baseline, achieved PASI 90.1
Furthermore, at week 100, pooled results from KEEPsAKE 1 and 2 showed that 76 and 57 percent of patients, respectively, initially treated with SKYRIZI achieved resolution of dactylitis and enthesitis.1 For patients in KEEPsAKE 1 with nail psoriasis at baseline and who were initially treated with SKYRIZI, mean scores for Physician's Global Assessment of Fingernail Psoriasis (PGA-F) and modified Nail Psoriasis Severity Index (mNAPSI) were maintained at week 100 compared with week 52.1
"Psoriatic arthritis often presents with musculoskeletal symptoms, including pain and swelling in the knees, wrists, ankles and fingers, as well as pain in the hips and heels, which can significantly reduce a person's quality of life," said Lars Erik Kristensen, M.D., Ph.D., consultant and head of science at the Parker Institute in Copenhagen, Denmark and associate professor, SUS University Hospital in Lund, Sweden. "These results highlight SKYRIZI's potential to relieve symptoms in both biologic-naïve and -experienced patients with active psoriatic arthritis in the long-term."
SKYRIZI was generally well-tolerated, and no new safety signals were noted in both KEEPsAKE 1 and 2 at 100 weeks of treatment.1-4 Serious treatment-emergent adverse events (TEAEs) occurred at 7.6 events/100 patient-years (E/100PY) and 9.9 E/100PY in KEEPsAKE 1 and 2, respectively.1 Rates of serious infections in KEEPsAKE 1 and 2 were 2.3 and 1.6 E/100PY, respectively.1 Major adverse cardiac events (MACE) occurred at 0.1 E/100PY in KEEPsAKE 1 and 0.5 E/100PY in KEEPsAKE 2.1 The rates of TEAEs leading to discontinuation of the study drug in KEEPsAKE 1 was 2.1 E/100PY and 1.2 E/100PY in KEEPsAKE 2.1 There were six deaths in KEEPsAKE 1, which were not related to the study drug, per investigator.1* In KEEPsAKE 2, there was one death not related to the study drug, per investigator.1
SKYRIZI is part of a collaboration between Boehringer Ingelheim and AbbVie, with AbbVie leading development and commercialization globally.
About Psoriatic Arthritis
Psoriatic arthritis is a heterogeneous, systemic and inflammatory disease with hallmark manifestations across multiple domains including joints and skin.5,6 In psoriatic arthritis, the immune system creates inflammation that can lead to pain, fatigue, stiffness in the joints and cause a red, scaly rash.5,6
About KEEPsAKE 1 and 21-4,7,8
KEEPsAKE 1 and 2 are both Phase 3, multicenter, randomized, double-blind and placebo-controlled studies designed to evaluate the safety and efficacy of SKYRIZI in adult patients with active psoriatic arthritis. KEEPsAKE 1 included patients with an inadequate response or intolerance to one or more conventional synthetic disease modifying antirheumatic drugs (csDMARD-IR), while KEEPsAKE 2 included patients with an inadequate response to csDMARD-IR and/or with an inadequate response or intolerance to one or two biologic therapies. In the first phase of the studies (Period 1), patients were randomized to SKYRIZI or placebo through week 24. At week 24, the open-label extension (Period 2) began, and all patients were treated with SKYRIZI.
The two studies are ongoing to evaluate the long-term safety, tolerability and efficacy of SKYRIZI in patients with psoriatic arthritis.
More information on these trials can be found at www.clinicaltrials.gov (KEEPsAKE 1: NCT03675308; KEEPsAKE 2: NCT03671148).
About SKYRIZI® (risankizumab)
SKYRIZI is an interleukin-23 (IL-23) inhibitor that selectively blocks IL-23 by binding to its p19 subunit.9,10 IL-23, a cytokine involved in inflammatory processes, is thought to be linked to a number of chronic, immune-mediated diseases, including psoriasis.9 SKYRIZI is approved in the U.S. to treat moderate to severe plaque psoriasis in adults who are candidates for systemic therapy or phototherapy, as well as to treat active psoriatic arthritis in adults.11 In the EU, SKYRIZI is indicated for the treatment of moderate to severe plaque psoriasis in adults who are candidates for systemic therapy; SKYRIZI, alone or in combination with methotrexate (MTX), is indicated for the treatment of active psoriatic arthritis in adults who have had an inadequate response or who have been intolerant to one or more disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs (DMARDs).10 The approved dose for SKYRIZI is 150 mg (one 150 mg pre-filled pen or pre-filled syringe) administered by subcutaneous injections at week 0 and 4 and every 12 weeks thereafter.10 Phase 3 trials of SKYRIZI in psoriatic arthritis, psoriasis, Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis are ongoing.12-14
EU Indications and Important Safety Information about SKYRIZI® (risankizumab)10
Indications
Skyrizi (risankizumab) is indicated for the treatment of moderate to severe plaque psoriasis in adults who are candidates for systemic therapy.
Skyrizi, alone or in combination with methotrexate (MTX), is indicated for the treatment of active psoriatic arthritis in adults who have had an inadequate response or who have been intolerant to one or more disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs (DMARDs).
Important Safety Information
Risankizumab is contraindicated in patients with hypersensitivity to the active substance or to any of the excipients. Risankizumab may increase the risk of infection. In patients with a chronic infection, a history of recurrent infection, or known risk factors for infection, risankizumab should be used with caution. Treatment with risankizumab should not be initiated in patients with any clinically important active infection until the infection resolves or is adequately treated.
Prior to initiating treatment with risankizumab, patients should be evaluated for tuberculosis (TB) infection. Patients receiving risankizumab should be monitored for signs and symptoms of active TB. Anti-TB therapy should be considered prior to initiating risankizumab in patients with a history of latent or active TB in whom an adequate course of treatment cannot be confirmed.
Prior to initiating therapy with risankizumab, completion of all appropriate immunisations should be considered according to current immunisation guidelines. If a patient has received live vaccination (viral or bacterial), it is recommended to wait at least 4 weeks prior to starting treatment with risankizumab. Patients treated with risankizumab should not receive live vaccines during treatment and for at least 21 weeks after treatment.
The most frequently reported adverse reactions were upper respiratory infections. Commonly (≥ 1/100 to < 1/10) reported adverse reactions included tinea infections, headache, pruritus, fatigue and injection site reactions.
This is not a complete summary of all safety information.
See SKYRIZI full summary of product characteristics (SmPC) at www.ema.europa.eu.
Globally, prescribing information varies; refer to the individual country product label for complete information.
About AbbVie in Dermatology
For more than a decade, AbbVie has worked to uncover new solutions and improve care for people with serious skin diseases, including psoriasis, psoriatic arthritis, hidradenitis suppurativa and atopic dermatitis. With a broad clinical trial program, we continue to actively research and adapt to the evolving needs of the dermatology community and advance our pipeline to help people achieve their treatment goals and live beyond their skin disease. For more information on AbbVie in dermatology, visit https://www.abbvie.com/our-science/therapeutic-focus-areas/immunology/immunology-focus-areas/dermatology.html.
About AbbVie
AbbVie's mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines that solve serious health issues today and address the medical challenges of tomorrow. We strive to have a remarkable impact on people's lives across several key therapeutic areas: immunology, oncology, neuroscience, eye care, virology, women's health and gastroenterology, in addition to products and services across its Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us at www.abbvie.com. Follow @abbvie on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube and LinkedIn.
Forward-Looking Statements
Some statements in this news release are, or may be considered, forward-looking statements for purposes of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. The words "believe," "expect," "anticipate," "project" and similar expressions, among others, generally identify forward-looking statements. AbbVie cautions that these forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results to differ materially from those indicated in the forward-looking statements. Such risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, failure to realize the expected benefits from AbbVie's acquisition of Allergan plc ("Allergan"), failure to promptly and effectively integrate Allergan's businesses, competition from other products, challenges to intellectual property, difficulties inherent in the research and development process, adverse litigation or government action, changes to laws and regulations applicable to our industry and the impact of public health outbreaks, epidemics or pandemics, such as COVID-19. Additional information about the economic, competitive, governmental, technological and other factors that may affect AbbVie's operations is set forth in Item 1A, "Risk Factors," of AbbVie's 2021 Annual Report on Form 10-K, which has been filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, as updated by its subsequent Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q. AbbVie undertakes no obligation to release publicly any revisions to forward-looking statements as a result of subsequent events or developments, except as required by law.
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- Kristensen, L.E., et al. Efficacy and Safety of Risankizumab for Active Psoriatic Arthritis: 52-Week Results From the KEEPsAKE 1 and KEEPsAKE 2 Trials. 2021 European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology Virtual Congress.
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- A Multicenter, Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo Controlled Induction Study to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of Risankizumab in Participants with Moderately to Severely Active Ulcerative Colitis. clinicaltrials.gov. 2021. Available at: https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/record/NCT03398148. Accessed August 17, 2022.
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* In KEEPsAKE 1, there were six subjects with fatal events, but seven different events were reported.
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Promoting Inclusivity and Accessibility in the Real Estate Market
BROOKLYN, N.Y., June 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Recognizing the increasing role of virtual tours in real estate, 3DAPARTMENT.com, an industry leader in providing digital real estate solutions in the multifamily industry, is excited to announce the launch of its new ADA-accessible 3D virtual tours. This forward-thinking initiative reflects their commitment to promoting inclusivity and equal accessibility in the increasingly digital real estate market.
The widespread adoption of 3D tours has revolutionized how we experience property viewings. They provide an immersive experience that allows individuals to explore properties remotely, saving time and effort for potential buyers, renters, and property management professionals. However, the lack of ADA-accessible offerings had left those with visual impairments at a disadvantage.
"By harnessing advanced technologies like computer vision and generative AI, 3DAPARTMENT.com has crafted ADA-accessible 3D tours that offer an immersive journey for all. We're not just building a business; we're shaping a more inclusive future. Remember, inclusion isn't just our goal; it's our responsibility," said Gregory Ardbelava, CEO of 3DAPARTMENT.com.
3DAPARTMENT.com has taken a significant step to rectify this gap with its new ADA-accessible tours. The platform now offers highly detailed tours beyond just naming the rooms. They provide in-depth descriptions of spaces, noting crucial features such as flooring color and type, wall color and texture, door types, and any present decor and furniture. This innovation opens up a new world for visually impaired individuals, allowing them to fully experience the property, just like those without visual impairment.
"Inclusion and equal access to digital technology is non-negotiable in our ever-advancing world," said Hope Joyner, Director Of Multifamily Partnerships for 3DAPARTMENT.com.
By embracing this innovation, property managers can improve their reputation as an inclusive community, attract a wider pool of potential residents, and increase lease signings.
The ADA-accessible virtual tours also align with 3DApartment.com's mission to provide beautiful homes to everyone, regardless of abilities or limitations.
In line with this development, 3DApartment.com encourages all multifamily property management companies to incorporate ADA-accessible virtual tours into their business strategies.
As an industry trailblazer, 3DApartment.com is leading by example and is hopeful that its initiative will encourage other businesses to embrace inclusivity and accessibility in the virtual real estate market.
For more information, please visit 3DAPARTMENT.com
About 3DApartment.com: 3DApartment.com is a leading provider of VR digital solutions in the real estate industry. They offer immersive and detailed 3D tours for property listings, providing potential buyers and renters with the ability to explore properties remotely. Their mission is to provide everyone, regardless of abilities or limitations, with an opportunity to experience and appreciate beautiful homes.
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TEXAS, USA — Post Malone's hitting the road again, and he's got plans to perform in his home state.
The rapper/singer announced Tuesday morning that he'll be on tour in July and August. The "If Y'all Weren't Here, I'd Be Crying" Tour will consist of 24 shows, including two in Texas.
It's only fair that the Grapevine native stops in North Texas first! So, you can plan to party like a rockstar on Saturday, Aug. 5, at the Dos Equis Pavilion in Dallas.
Post Malone will then head to the Houston area on Tuesday, Aug. 8. You can catch him at the Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion in The Woodlands.
Presale tickets will be available starting this Wednesday, May 17, at 10 a.m. through Citi Entertainment. If you have a Citi credit card or a Citibank debit card, the passcode for the presale is the six digits of that card.
The presale will run until 11:59 p.m. on Thursday, May 17, then they'll be open to the public on Friday, May 18 starting at 10 a.m.
"I love y’all so very much, and I’m so excited to get out and do some more shows for y’all," wrote Post Malone on social media. "Help me put a baby through college, and come on out 🍻 Some cool new production, new songs, and a very very handsome man up on stage 😎 Sending love to you and yours."
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New Florida law will help college athletes take their name and likeness to the bank
Florida lawmaker says a new name, image and likeness law is a game changer for student-athletes
A new Florida law "opens the door" for college athletes to build their brand and use it to transition out of sports and into the business world after graduating, a Florida lawmaker who sponsored the legislation told Fox News.
The new law, signed by Gov. Ron DeSantis last week, allows schools and coaches to get involved with players' name, image and likeness opportunities, allowing them to help facilitate endorsement deals for their athletes.
"The world today is very much social and digital, and people are going to have that opportunity to build that brand online and also in merchandise and things like that," state Rep. Chip LaMarca said. "So this is an opportunity for them to start a business based on who they are."
"There's a lot of great opportunities that we've seen for female athletes, nontraditional sport male or female athletes," the Republican continued. "And this just kind of opens the door for people to be creative."
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Athletes cannot be induced to play at a university based on name, image and likeness deals they might receive, per NCAA regulations. But brand endorsement deals, like being a spokesperson for a car dealership or restaurant, are permitted after students sign contracts to play at the school.
"The coach or staff can now help them get endorsements from local restaurants, car dealerships, whoever is willing to sponsor that athlete," LaMarca said.
DEION SANDERS, NICK SABAN DISCUSS CHALLENGES OF NIL ERA IN COLLEGE ATHLETICS
After signing the bill into law, DeSantis tweeted: "Two years ago, FL became one of the first states in the nation to permit student-athletes to be compensated for use of their names, image & likeness."
The "bill I signed today will further benefit student-athletes while ensuring they're protected from commercial exploitation," he continued.
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The new law also requires colleges to conduct a workshop each semester covering entrepreneurship, financial literacy and other life skills.
"It's important for them to learn not just the value of money, how to save, how to make sure that you cover your tax bill and things like that, but also how to monetize who you are," LaMarca said. "The biggest part of what I'm proud of this bill, is the entrepreneurship piece."
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ARMADA, Mich., June 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Airmax is pleased to announce its LakeSeries Fountains. The LakeSeries Fountain is the premier lineup in the Airmax offering, stepping up in class with higher horsepower options, larger spray patterns, and industry-exclusive design.
"We wanted to break the mold with larger horsepower fountains," said Jason Blake, President of Airmax, Inc. "Round floats have been the go-to option in decorative fountains for 50 years, which limited their full potential. After several years of designing and rigorous testing, we have accomplished our goal. Airmax's new innovative ISP float design allows for spray patterns that are impossible with current float designs on the market."
The new ISP (Independent Stability Pontoon) Float System's innovative design has reshaped the pond and lake industry, allowing for greater horsepower fountain displays without float rocking or the drumming sound of water hitting the float - two problems that have plagued larger horsepower fountains for decades.
- Premium Displays
- Long-Lasting Durability
- Superior Performance
The LakeSeries is ideal for commercial applications, golf courses, housing communities, municipal spaces, or any large pond or lake. Optional RGBW color-changing LED light sets are available for a nighttime display.
"Airmax will continue to lead the industry in innovative products with the 'pond owners first' mindset," said Blake.
All Airmax fountains are proudly made in the USA with quality and precision for long-lasting operation, ease of installation, and trouble-free maintenance.
The Airmax Fountain lineup consists of the EcoSeries (1/2HP), PondSeries (1/2-2HP), and LakeSeries (2-5HP). The three series fit almost any budget, pond size, or desired pattern. To view the entire Airmax fountain lineup visit www.Airmaxeco.com.
Airmax, Inc., headquartered in Armada, Michigan, is the industry leader in pond and lake management, producing unrivaled innovative decorative fountains, aeration systems, and natural water treatments. With over 25 years of industry and field experience, Airmax serves pond and lake owners through our network of nationwide distributors and professional installers.
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ALBURTIS, Pa. - Three people are injured after an SUV smashed into a home in a Lehigh County neighborhood Wednesday afternoon.
Two people were inside the home on Main Street in Alburtis when the SUV went barreling into it. They were taken to the hospital, along with the driver.
A neighbor tells 69 News four people live in the home.
Officials say three were taken to the hospital, including the driver of the car and one woman inside the home. Neighbors say the woman's young son was there as well.
Officials could not confirm the age of the third person, but they do say it appears everyone is going to be okay.
Crews removed the vehicle from the home Wednesday evening.
Two dogs made it out of the home safely.
Police haven't released any information about the driver, and what exactly caused her to crash into the house is still under investigation.
But the mayor says this is a very narrow road, with an unexpected curve. She urges people to drive slowly, and with caution. | https://www.wfmz.com/news/area/lehighvalley/3-taken-to-hospital-after-suv-smashes-into-home-in-alburtis/article_98380b64-266d-11ee-b45a-abb0168cc099.html | 2023-07-20 03:43:30 | 1 | https://www.wfmz.com/news/area/lehighvalley/3-taken-to-hospital-after-suv-smashes-into-home-in-alburtis/article_98380b64-266d-11ee-b45a-abb0168cc099.html |
How to Watch the NBA on Sunday: TV Channel, Game Times and Odds
Published: Apr. 30, 2023 at 7:36 AM EDT|Updated: 46 minutes ago
Today's NBA Playoff slate has two exciting matchups on the docket. Among those contests is the Miami Heat squaring off against the New York Knicks.
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Today's NBA Games
The New York Knicks play the Miami Heat
The Heat look to pull of an away win at the Knicks on Sunday at 1:00 PM ET.
How to Watch
Records and Stats
- NY Record: 47-35
- MIA Record: 44-38
- NY Stats: 116.0 PPG (11th in NBA), 113.1 Opp. PPG (12th)
- MIA Stats: 109.5 PPG (30th in NBA), 109.8 Opp. PPG (second)
Players to Watch
- NY Key Player: Julius Randle (25.1 PPG, 10.0 RPG, 4.1 APG)
- MIA Key Player: Bam Adebayo (20.4 PPG, 9.2 RPG, 3.2 APG)
Vegas Odds and Betting Lines
- Spread: NY -4.5
- NY Odds to Win: -191
- MIA Odds to Win: +161
- Total: 207.5 points
The Sacramento Kings play host to the Golden State Warriors
The Warriors go on the road to face the Kings on Sunday at 3:30 PM ET.
How to Watch
- TV Channel: ABC
- Game Time: 3:30 PM ET
Records and Stats
- SAC Record: 48-34
- GS Record: 44-38
- SAC Stats: 120.7 PPG (first in NBA), 118.1 Opp. PPG (25th)
- GS Stats: 118.9 PPG (second in NBA), 117.1 Opp. PPG (21st)
Players to Watch
- SAC Key Player: Domantas Sabonis (19.1 PPG, 12.3 RPG, 7.3 APG)
- GS Key Player: Stephen Curry (29.4 PPG, 6.1 RPG, 6.3 APG)
Vegas Odds and Betting Lines
- Spread: SAC -1.5
- SAC Odds to Win: -123
- GS Odds to Win: +104
- Total: 229 points
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Peggy Keener: Super processed, super yummy
Published 5:02 pm Friday, August 5, 2022
The year was 1889. Emil Frey, an immigrant from Switzerland, was having problems—actually two problems—one good and one bad. The good problem was that each day his company was shipping out more than a ton of his product. The bad problem was they could not keep up with the demand. Don’t you see? It was Emil’s cheesy invention—soft, spreadable, magical Liederkranz that was the culprit. All that lusciousness was creating the huge predicament.
Segue ahead 29 years. During this time, Emil concocted his second famous cheese. Meanwhile the company had begun making Swiss cheese. The problem was not with the cheese. It was with the wheels of cheese that were damaged. People didn’t want to buy food that was imperfect. It was a crying shame for all that good cheese to go to waste just because of a cosmetic issue. A solution had to be found.
The solution: find Emil Frey. After all, by now he was a successful cheese maker, so maybe he could come up with some way to use these cheese scraps. Emil went to work. Experimenting in his home kitchen, he dug in eventually creating a product with a texture like no cheese had ever known before. Describing it as velvety, Emil lovingly named his latest creation “Velveeta.” Swoon.
The science behind it could be described as relatively complicated. When cheese is melted, the caseins (the proteins in the milk) do not mix with water. That’s what makes cheese cheese. It also makes the fat separate from most cheese when it’s melted.
What the company wanted was a cheese that would truly melt. So, Emil found that when he added sodium citrate to the cheesy mix, he could melt it and reform it into a block. This was because the sodium citrate changed the state of the caseins allowing them to be formed into shapes, plus also being resistant to heat. Velveeta was born.
From the 1920s to the 1940s, when the U.S. went from the Great Depression into World War II, Velveeta got a massive boost in sales. The secret to its popularity was that the smooth cheese was affordable, thus allowing families to stretch their pennies while still keeping food on the table. And besides that, it tasted good!
During the Depression, an average family’s weekly food budget was around $9. For many families, it was even less. Growing children needed nutrition. Milk was expensive. Velveeta was not. Bingo!
By the time World War II started, milk and cheddar cheese were among the first items to be rationed. Keeping the troops well fed was the government’s top priority. A close second was also keeping Americans healthy and strong. Velveeta was committed to both. As a bonus, Velveeta was additionally promoted as a way to zing up leftovers. Yes, Velveeta was there to fight the good fight on all food fronts.
The company also put out a whole slug of mouth watering recipes. Some were bizarre. Take this one. If you really wanted to outdo your friends with a delicious party treat, you made this Hawaiian inspired dish. First you toasted a half of a bun. To this you added a generous layer of peanut butter, a slice of pineapple and a thick wedge of good ol’ Velveeta. Put it in the oven. When the cheese melted, add a maraschino cherry on top!
Do not wonder if your next party had a low attendance!
Each one-pound brick of Velveeta has roughly 16 servings. If you look at its nutritional makeup through today’s discerning eyes, those servings are pretty darned terrifying. One serving has 80 calories of which 50 are from fat, 6 grams of fat of which 4 are saturated, 3 grams of carbs of which 2 come from sugars and to add to the punch, a mountain of sodium (410 mg). Yiiikes!
And somewhere in all that slurry, you are getting only 15% of your daily dose of calcium. Knowing this, it’s hard to believe that Velveeta was/is marketed as an affordable way to feed your family, and while doing so, providing them with a super nutritionally healthy food!
One huge fan of the cheesy cheese lived down south in Texas. There Lyndon B. Johnson was putting on huge barbecues with regular occurrence. Velveeta was his go-to ingredient for a queso dip made with Rotel Tomatoes and the always velvety cheese. (Now we know why Johnson was a one term president. All his supporters died of clogged arteries!)
Lady Bird got into the act, too, with her suggestions that the dip was delicious with corn chips, crackers, toast and was even a super yummy filling for deviled eggs or as a dip for celery. Are you hungry yet?
In 2005, the chairman of the Black Tie and Boots Inaugural Ball published his list of ingredients that he believed were necessary for a successful gathering. Third on the list, after chips and salsa, were not one, not two, but 300 pounds of Velveeta! And now we understand why our politicians are our politicians.
Kraft surprisingly found that in 2015, a large percentage of their sales were driven by dollar stores. This was because an ever increasing number of folks found themselves on a tight budget and the dollar stores’ prices were right. Not only did they save money, but they scratched the nostalgic itch their customers had for their favorite childhood food.
Knowing all this, the question still remains—is Velveeta actual cheese or simply a cheese product? And do we care? While you’re in deep thought pondering this conundrum, I leave you with this phantasmagorical recipe:
Velveeta Fudge
Put a 12 oz. block of Velveeta into a bowl. Microwave this with a cup of butter, some corn syrup and a handful of unsweetened chocolate pieces. To this add 16 oz. of sugar, pecans and vanilla flavoring. Pour into a pan and refrigerate until firm. Eat. Regret. Lick lips. Eat more. Major regret.
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Woman says humiliation kept her silent on Weinstein assault
By ANDREW DALTON
AP Entertainment Writer
LOS ANGELES (AP) — A massage therapist testified Wednesday that the humiliation and embarrassment she felt at allowing herself to be repeatedly alone with Harvey Weinstein after he sexually assaulted her kept her silent about it for years.
The woman testified that in 2010 when she was 28, after briefly meeting Weinstein through a friend, she was hired to go to his hotel room in Beverly Hills to give him a massage.
He cut the appointment short after about 40 minutes, and when she was in the bathroom washing her hands, Weinstein entered, blocked the door, and began masturbating in front of her.
“I said, ‘What are you doing?’” the woman remembered saying as she sat on the witness stand at the Los Angeles trial of the 70-year-old former movie magnate. “This is not appropriate! Can you please go back in the other room, and get your clothes on?”
She began to cry as she said “I was terrified. I thought I was about to get raped.”
She said Weinstein was blocking the door then pushed her against a wall and groped her breasts before finishing.
“I was in shock. I felt frozen, I felt paralyzed. I was trying to understand,” she said.
The woman, who is going by Jane Doe in court, was the second of five women Weinstein is charged with sexually assaulting to take the stand at his trial.
The Associated Press does not typically name people who say they have been sexually abused.
The woman said Weinstein called and texted her repeatedly after the incident.
A month or more later, she reluctantly agreed to see him again with the assurance there would be no sexual contact. But Weinstein did open his robe and expose herself to him during that massage, she testified.
She later saw Weinstein again, to work only on an injured foot, but when she was done he began masturbating in front of her again.
She refused to take any money, she said, and cried as she said she was “disgusted. Disgusted that that just happened to me, and I just stood there.”
“That’s one of the reasons why I didn’t want to come forward,” she said, “because this is embarrassing.”
She said she saw Weinstein one more time several months later, when she introduced him to a friend who was publishing a coffee table book about Los Angeles. She thought she could avoid being alone with him, but Weinstein asked to speak to her alone, he again began masturbating, and moved toward her, grabbing at her breasts again.
“This time I screamed.” She said.
Asked why she didn’t go to police, she said, “I was humiliated, I was scared.”
“I work on high-end clients that trust me,” she said. “If I went public that I was sexually assaulted by Harvey Weinstein, and I didn’t win, I wouldn’t have been able to work with high-profile clients and that’s all I work with.”
When she finally did go to police years later, she told them only about the first incident. She only divulged the others slowly in conversations with authorities and in testimony to the grand jury that indicted Weinstein.
He is charged with one count of sexual battery against the woman and in total faces 11 rape and sexual assault counts in California. He is serving a 23-year sentence for a conviction in New York.
Weinstein has pleaded not guilty, and denied engaging in any non-consensual sex.
The woman’s willingness to see Weinstein again after the initial alleged assault is likely to be at the center of her cross-examination Thursday by his defense attorneys.
She said the first person she told about the assault was actor Mel Gibson, one of her clients and a friend. He is expected to testify later in the trial.
The issue came up involuntarily, when she was giving Gibson a massage and the actor-director brought up a movie that he might be working with Weinstein on.
“I went into shock and I started crying,” she said. “He was the first person that I finally opened up with about what happened. I told him that he sexually assaulted me, but I didn’t want to get into all the details, I was embarrassed and humiliated.”
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AUSTIN, Texas (AP) _ The winning numbers in Saturday afternoon's drawing of the Texas Lottery's "Daily 4 Day" game were:
9-7-0-7, FIREBALL: 6
(nine, seven, zero, seven; FIREBALL: six)
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) _ The winning numbers in Saturday afternoon's drawing of the Texas Lottery's "Daily 4 Day" game were:
9-7-0-7, FIREBALL: 6
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Newly discovered photos show Nazi Kristallnacht up close
Harrowing, previously unseen images from 1938’s Kristallnacht pogrom against German and Austrian Jews have surfaced in a photograph collection donated to Israel’s Yad Vashem memorial, the organization said Wednesday.
One shows a crowd of smiling, well-dressed middle-aged German men and women standing casually as a Nazi officer smashes a storefront window. In another, brownshirts carry heaps of Jewish books, presumably for burning. Another image shows a Nazi officer splashing gasoline on the pews of a synagogue before it’s set alight.
Yad Vashem — The World Holocaust Remembrance Center released the photographs on the 84th anniversary of the Nov. 9-10 pogrom also known as Kristallnacht, or “The Night of Broken Glass.” Mobs of Germans and Austrians attacked, looted and burned Jewish shops and homes, destroyed 1,400 synagogues, killed 92 Jews and sent another 30,000 to concentration camps.
The violence is widely considered a starting point for the Holocaust, in which Nazi Germany murdered 6 million Jews.
Jonathan Matthews, head of Yad Vashem’s photo archive, said the photos dispel a Nazi myth that the attacks were “a spontaneous outburst of violence” rather than a pogrom orchestrated by the state. Firefighters, SS special police officers and members of the general public are all seen in the photos participating in the Kristallnacht. The photographers themselves were an integral part of the events.
Matthews said these were the first photos he was aware of depicting actions taking place indoors, as “most of the images we have of Kristallnacht are images from outside.” Altogether, he said, the photos “give you a much more intimate image of what’s happening.”
The photos were taken by Nazi photographers during the pogrom in the city of Nuremberg and the nearby town of Fuerth. They wound up in the possession of a Jewish American serviceman who served in Germany during World War II — how, precisely, is uncertain; he never talked about them to his family.
His descendants, who declined to give his name, donated the album to Yad Vashem as part of the institution’s effort to collect Holocaust-era objects kept by survivors and their families.
Yad Vashem said the photos help demonstrate how the German public was aware of what was going on, and that the violence was part of a meticulously coordinated pogrom carried out by Nazi authorities. They even brought in photographers to document the atrocities.
Yad Vashem Chairman Dani Dayan said the photos will “serve as everlasting witnesses long after the survivors are no longer here to bear testimony to their own experiences.”
Despite Nazi censorship, the Associated Press was able to send pictures from Kristallnacht when it happened that were widely used in the U.S. The images included a burning synagogue, a youth preparing to clean up glass from a Jewish shop that had been vandalized, and people standing outside damaged shops in the aftermath of the attacks.
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Which is the best ice fishing tent?
When winter arrives and the temperatures drop low enough to freeze lakes in the Northern states, it’s time for ice fishing to begin. While ice fishing began as a means of finding food, it is now mainly for sport, although many anglers eat what they catch.
Ice tents protect against the weather and provide the shelter and warmth needed for a long stay on the ice. Choosing the right one depends on several factors, but for its convenient setup and roomy design, the best ice fishing tent is the Eskimo Quickfish Pop-Up Portable Ice Fishing Shelter.
What to know before you buy an ice fishing tent
Are you fishing in just one spot?
One of the first questions to answer is whether you’ll be fishing in one location or moving around. If you plan to move from site to site, you want a tent that breaks down and sets up easily.
What are the types of ice fishing tents?
There are three main types of ice fishing tents:
- Pop-up hubs are the largest. They resemble camping tents and are supported by poles that connect to a hub, stretching the outside fabric. They’re easy to set up, but it can be challenging for one person to do so in windy conditions because the lightweight fabric is easily blown around.
- Windbreaks are designed for one person, with a bench seat and three sides stretched around it. There isn’t much room to move around, but it provides excellent wind protection. One side is always open, though.
- Flip-overs are similar to windbreaks, except all the sides are enclosed with the option to open one side if needed. They are compact, can accommodate up to two people, and generally are made from sturdier materials than windbreaks.
How big an ice fishing tent do I need?
It’s a good idea to double-check your tent’s dimensions before purchasing it. A three-person tent might be a tight fit for three adults wearing parkas. You can measure the dimensions in your yard to determine if there’s enough space for when you are on the ice.
What to look for in a quality ice fishing tent
Insulation
While all ice fishing tents have a fabric exterior designed to repel cold winds and snow, an insulated tent provides greater warmth. It also can save money on gas if you’re using a portable heater. Insulated tents are more expensive than uninsulated ones.
Ice anchors
Ice anchors are tapped into the ice and screwed in place to hold the tent securely. Some tents come with ice anchors, but others require they be purchased separately. Six ice anchors are ideal, but four should hold the tent in place.
Openings
Flip-over and pop-up tents have doors and windows. Look for doors with large zippers that are easy for gloved hands to operate. Windows provide both ventilation and sunlight.
How much you can expect to spend on an ice fishing tent
Ice fishing tents cost $200-$1,000. The three biggest variables influencing price are the size of the tent, the thickness of its outside material, and whether it’s insulated. Most multi-person tents run $200-$500.
Ice fishing tent FAQ
Does Denier rating determine warmth?
A. The Denier rating is a measurement of fiber thickness, not warmth. Warmth is determined by many things, including insulation, the number of people inside the tent, and the outside temperature. Fabric thickness has more to do with longevity and durability.
How do I protect myself on the ice?
A. It’s always safest to fish with someone else. You should carry ice safety spikes with your gear in the event of an emergency. If ice is making noise underfoot, it may be shifting and should be avoided. Remember that snow can have an insulating effect that weakens the ice below.
What is the best ice fishing tent to buy?
Top ice fishing tent
Eskimo Quickfish Pop-Up Portable Ice Fishing Shelter
What you need to know: With a quick setup, this fully insulated shelter gets you fishing right away and keeps you warm throughout the day.
What you’ll love: The hub design sets up in one minute. The skirt has grommets built in for easy anchoring. There are ventilation window panels and mesh storage pockets. The corner joints are sewn for reinforcement. When packed up, a duffel bag carries everything.
What you should consider: The carrying case can be challenging for some users.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon and Dick’s Sporting Goods
Top ice fishing tent for the money
Frabill Bro Series Three-Person Tent
What you need to know: This versatile shelter is durable and ideal for two or three anglers with top and side insulation.
What you’ll love: This tent is an 80-inch cube with 44 square feet of fishable space. It has a modular seating system. The poles are reinforced for strength, and it has window openings for ventilation. It is easily set up by one person.
What you should consider: The tent is not insulated, which can be too cold for some users.
Where to buy: Sold by Dick’s Sporting Goods
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Thunder Bay Ice Cube Series Two-to-Three-Person Tent
What you need to know: This durable tent works well for two or three anglers and has two points of ventilation.
What you’ll love: This tent has a blackout coating for keeping the light out. Hook-and-loop fastened windows are adjustable. The ceiling height is 80 inches. It includes six self-tapping ice anchors and a carrying bag.
What you should consider: The zippers are hard to close once the tent is pitched.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
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GREENSBORO, N.C. (WGHP) — A father accused of murdering a baby boy has a pattern of abuse, according to court documents and the family who adopted two of his other children.
Greensboro police arrested Sterling Cummings last week in connection to the murder of his son. It reportedly isn’t the only one of his children he’s hurt.
Cummings made his first court appearance since his arrest on Tuesday at the Guilford County Courthouse. He was emotionless. Cummings sat in his orange jumpsuit with his hands in his lap and didn’t say a word unless the judge addressed him.
In the courtroom was the couple who adopted two of Cummings’ children, one of whose life has been changed forever.
“If he didn’t get caught this time, he would do it again,” said Tracy Trepcyk, the adoptive mother of one of Cummings’ biological sons.
Tracy and Allan Trepcyk walked out of the Guilford County Courthouse Tuesday afternoon after looking 33-year-old Sterling Cummings in the eyes in court.
“It was a flood of emotions,” Tracy said. “Just seeing him there I felt like, ‘Finally, after all this time, maybe there’ll be a little bit of justice.”
This week, Greensboro police charged Cummings with the May 2021 murder of his 3-month-old son Waylon Cummings. It happened at a home on Pepperbush Drive. Neighbors there remember the police cars lining the streets two years ago.
The couple who adopted Cummings’ first son, who he was convicted of abusing, never trusted the father.
“We tried to tell everybody that he was going to do this again,” Tracy said.
Law enforcement officials in Moore County say the boy, who was three and a half weeks old at the time, was shaken and suffered permanent brain damage. He’s blind and has cerebral palsy.
“I’ll never be able to wrap my arms around it,” said Allan, Andy’s adoptive father. “I just know that he is a dangerous individual, and he needs to be put away.”
A judge sentenced Cummings to 45 days in jail. Allan and Tracy hope this time around things will be different.
“I’m just hoping that…under this circumstance that they get this right,” Tracy said.
“Right” in their eyes is the maximum sentence of life without parole.
“You will answer to a higher power when your day comes, and I hope you rot,” Tracy said.
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SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — The man who allegedly broke into U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s home and beat her 82-year-old husband in October pleaded not guilty Wednesday to six charges, including attempted murder, prosecutors said.
The suspect, David DePape, had planned to kidnap the speaker — who was in Washington at the time of the attack — when he broke into the couple’s San Francisco home on Oct. 28, authorities said. Instead, the 42-year-old defendant severely beat her husband Paul Pelosi with a hammer in an attack that was witnessed by two police officers and shocked the political world.
Paul Pelosi was knocked unconscious and woke up in a pool of his own blood. He later underwent surgery to repair a skull fracture and serious injuries to his right arm and hands. He has since appeared in public wearing a hat and a glove that covered his wounds.
Earlier this month, a judge ruled that prosecutors had presented enough evidence during a preliminary hearing to move forward. Wednesday’s appearance was another arraignment, a procedural move where the defendant enters a plea on the charges that will be brought to trial.
DePape is still being held without bail; his state case returns to court Feb. 23. The public defender’s office declined to comment. A federal case in which DePape has also pleaded not guilty is also ongoing.
He is charged in state court with attempted murder, first-degree residential burglary, elder abuse, assault with a deadly weapon, false imprisonment and threatening a family member of a public official.
During the preliminary hearing earlier this month, a San Francisco police investigator testified that DePape said there was “evil in Washington,” and he was looking to harm Nancy Pelosi because she is second in line for the presidency. Authorities have said DePape was drawn to conspiracy theories.
DePape told police he wanted to hold the Democratic leader hostage and “break her kneecaps” to show other members of Congress there were “consequences to actions,” the criminal complaint alleges.
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WFO ALBANY Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Thursday, July 14, 2022
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AREAL FLOOD ADVISORY
Flood Advisory
National Weather Service Albany NY
1032 PM EDT Wed Jul 13 2022
...FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 1230 AM EDT THURSDAY...
* WHAT...Urban and small stream flooding caused by excessive
rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...A portion of east central New York, including the
following counties, Dutchess and Ulster.
* WHEN...Until 1230 AM EDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 1030 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
thunderstorms. This will cause urban and small stream
flooding. Between 0.5 and 1 inch of rain has fallen.
- Additional rainfall amounts up to 0.5 inches are expected
over the area as more thunderstorms move through. This
additional rain will result in minor flooding.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Kingston, Rhinebeck, Hurley, Red Hook, Lake Katrine, Port
Ewen, East Kingston, Lincoln Park, Ponck Hockie, Rondout,
Sleightsburg, Connelly, Rhinecliff, Wilbur, Sawkill, Ulster
Landing, Halihan Hill, Hillside, Flatbush and Ellerslie.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
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WINNER — Public forums in Winner and Platte this week saw citizens bring long-standing safety concerns with a major South Dakota bridge come to the attention of the Department of Transportation.
The meetings fielded follow-ups to an environmental assessment released last month, which included findings that the rebuild wouldn’t harm local pheasant-rich habitat or negatively impact camping traffic, as well as outlined safety concerns about the current bridge that have begun to mount.
The state hopes it has put to bed key concerns about interference to the Buryanek State recreation area — home to a forest rich in pheasant and turkey — as well as Snake Creek — a popular riverside camping and fishing spot — as it is gears up to officially declare that the project will have "no adverse impact" on the lucrative environmental activity in the region. The project will involve the moving of a dump station in Snake Creek, and potential construction noise; they have planned construction for off-season months.
Instead, the two hearings saw questions about other areas of the bridge’s construction.
“Will the run-up to the new bridge be higher than the old one?” asked one farmer at the June 20 meeting in Winner, referring to the plan for the dirtwork propping up the on-land part of the bridge.
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He was citing one of the essential reasons for the safety problem: due to the winding shape of the road leading up to the bridge and the low height of the bridge itself, it can be tricky to see it until drivers are very close to the river — especially when traveling from the West side.
"Yes, it will be more visible," answered one SDDOT official, referencing a slide show presentation that showed the plan for dirtwork under the runup to the new bridge that will be on an incline.
The visibility issue is one of a couple safety concerns that have been mounting about the current bridge. Another safety issue is how narrow the current bridge is: the shoulders on each side of the two-lane road are only two-feet wide. For reference, the Federal Highway Association recommends a minimum shoulder width of 8 feet for many uses of the roadside. The new bridge is planned to be wider — increasing the shoulders to six feet wide.
Currently, each side does have a low concrete barrier — but they are only around two feet in height.
"Will the new bridge be better equipped to withstand ice floes?" asked another citizen.
"We're doing what we can to limit problems with ice-floes, after we had to repair this bridge," said Steve Gramm, the planning leader for the SDDOT. Gramm referred to repair that had to be done in 1997, after buildup of ice floes coming down the river had damaged the bridge's piers that anchor it into the ground in the river. Notably, the new bridge will decrease its number of piers — from 29 to 19 — to have less spots for ice to jam up.
The Lake Francis Case Memorial bridge, known informally as the Platte-Winner Bridge, will be the second of seven major bridges on the SDDOT's docket to get upgrades. Built in 1966 during a wave of bridge construction, it is only one of five bridges that cross the Missouri River in the state. Since then, landslides, ice floes and its distance away from major urban areas have led to the bridge's need for repair.
Construction costs will be hefty: the cost for the Platte-Winner bridge is $240 million alone. As a result, it is the second in a series of staggered renovations.
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"We can’t do these projects all in one year, that would cost billions," Gramm said. "The idea is to stagger the costs of these bridges — which were all built around the same time — over the next decades.”
In 2016, the SDDOT conducted a study to determine the needs of the state’s bridges. Of the seven bridges classified as major by the study, The Platte-Winner Bridge was determined to have the second greatest need. The first — the Pierre-Ft. Pierre bridge — began rebuilding three years ago, expected to be finished in 2025. The Platte-Winner bridge is the first of the five bridges that cross the Missouri River to be renovated.
The environmental assessment returned last month was a multi-year study that opened with a period of public comment in 2017. Aside from game, camping and concerns, it also assessed many categories of potential impact — endangered species, community impacts and archaeological concerns, among others.
Through July 7, all comments received during the meeting and in writing will be compiled into a final report by the Federal Highway Administration, known as a finding of no signifigant impact. If that is approved, then the construction of the bridge can move on to the next step, with plans tto begin moving hte dump station and park maintenance sites in Snake Creek the next step. Currently, demolition and construction of the new bridge is slated to begin in 2025 — which will come with nearly all of the $240 million price tag. | https://www.mitchellrepublic.com/news/driver-safety-on-the-mind-at-platte-winner-bridge-public-meetings | 2023-06-25 22:50:13 | 0 | https://www.mitchellrepublic.com/news/driver-safety-on-the-mind-at-platte-winner-bridge-public-meetings |
Prince Harry disappoints fans who lined up to see him interviewed on ‘The Late Show’
Fans braved cold temperatures in New York City this week to be in the “Late Show” audience during a live taping of Prince Harry’s interview with Stephen Colbert.
But when they entered the Ed Sullivan Theater, the estranged duke of Sussex was nowhere to be found.
Colbert broke the news to the audience that the show had taped the Prince Harry interview a day earlier, citing security reasons, and apologized for the surprise, the Daily Mail reported.
“Are you serious,” one audience member reportedly called out during the apology. Some had traveled across the state to attend the taping.
Prince Harry is talking — a lot. Here are the hot takeaways from his Sunday and Monday interviews with ’60 Minutes,’ ITV and ‘Good Morning America.’
“Late Show” recordings, which are typically filmed earlier on the same day they air, last about two hours and include a warm-up routine with the host. However, adding insult to injury, the Tuesday audience members got an abbreviated one-hour shoot, the Daily Mail said.
Harry’s “Late Show” appearance, which aired Tuesday evening, is the most recent stop on his tour to promote his new memoir, “Spare,” which gives readers a look into the British royal family’s drama. The book also came out Tuesday.
During Harry’s nearly 40-minute sit-down with Colbert, in front of what appeared to be a separate audience, the prince dropped several buzzworthy moments, including his admission that he watches (and “fact-checks”) the Netflix series “The Crown.”
In ‘Spare,’ Harry has left us with no shortage of quotables, some heartbreaking and others seemingly ridiculous. We made some sense out of the latter.
Harry also addressed criticism about a portion of his book where he talks about killing 25 Taliban fighters in Afghanistan while fighting for the British Army. The claim had been criticized by both the Taliban and British military veterans.
In the interview, Harry refuted reports that he “boasted” about the number of people he killed, calling that accusation “the most dangerous lie” that put him and his loved ones in danger.
Colbert reminded viewers that Harry’s actions in battle had been previously reported, pulling out a 2013 Reuters report where the prince was quoted as saying, “Yes, we fire when we have to, take a life to save a life.”
With a controversial onslaught of public disclosure, Harry and Meghan have seized the means of production from a multibillion-dollar royal-watch industry.
Further explaining why the detail made the book, Harry said he hoped to address the shame veterans feel about their violent actions in battle, and to reduce the number of suicides.
“I made a choice to share it because having spent nearly two decades working with the veterans around the world, I think the most important thing is to be honest and be able to give space to others, to be able to share their experiences without any shame, and my whole goal and my attempt with sharing that detail is to reduce the number of suicides,” Harry said, drawing a roaring round of applause from the crowd.
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TikTok CEO to tell Congress app is safe, urge against ban
By KELVIN CHAN
Associated Press
TikTok’s CEO plans to tell Congress that the video-sharing app is committed to user safety, data protection and security, and keeping the platform free from Chinese government influence. Shou Zi Chew is due to answer questions Thursday from U.S. lawmakers concerned about the social media platform’s effects on its young user base and possible national security risks posed by the app. In prepared remarks released ahead of his appearance, Chew says TikTok’s efforts to ensure the security of its user data go “above and beyond” what any of its rivals are doing. He’s urging officials against pursuing an all-out ban on the TikTok app or for the company to be sold off. | https://localnews8.com/news/ap-national/2023/03/22/tiktok-ceo-to-tell-congress-app-is-safe-urge-against-ban-2/ | 2023-03-22 14:21:36 | 1 | https://localnews8.com/news/ap-national/2023/03/22/tiktok-ceo-to-tell-congress-app-is-safe-urge-against-ban-2/ |
DENVER, July 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Ovintiv Inc. (NYSE: OVV) (TSX: OVV) today announced plans to hold its 2022 second quarter results conference call at 8:00 a.m. MT, on Thursday August 4, 2022. The Company plans to release its financial and operating results after market close, Wednesday August 3, 2022. In addition to the release, supplemental slides and financial statements will be available on the Company's website, located at www.ovintiv.com.
To participate in the conference call, please dial 888-664-6383 (toll-free in North America) or 416-764-8650 (international) approximately 15 minutes prior to the call.
The live audio webcast of the event, including slides, also will be available on Ovintiv's website, under Investors/Presentations and Events, and will be archived for approximately 90 days.
Further information on Ovintiv Inc. is available at www.ovintiv.com, or by contacting:
Investor contact: (888) 525-0304
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BAY CITY, MI – Oscoda isn’t expecting a ton of victories this year.
Just a ton of success.
BAY CITY, MI – Oscoda isn’t expecting a ton of victories this year.
Just a ton of success.
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(WGHP) — Hank Green, a vlogger and author known for his educational content on YouTube and more recently TikTok, revealed Friday that he has been diagnosed with cancer.
“Good news, bad news,” he said in an announcement on his YouTube channel, Vlogbrothers, which he shares with his brother, author John Green. “One, it’s cancer. It’s called lymphoma. It’s a cancer of the lymphatic system. And, good news, it’s something called Hodgkin’s Lymphoma. It’s the most treatable, one of the most treatable cancers.”
Hank Green is most known for his work as a science communicator and the network of online communities he’s helped to create, in some cases alongside his brother. Vlogbrothers started in 2007. In each episode, either Hank or John Green — though both do appear together on special occasions — shares stories, updates and their interests in videos addressed to each other. Each episode usually stays under four minutes long, unless the subject matter warrants a longer discussion.
Hank Green’s announcement certainly qualified, and, in a video running over 12 minutes long, he talked about his diagnosis and how he expects it will impact his biggest projects, such as Vlogbrothers. As many of his fans would expect, however, Hank Green maintained a positive attitude in his video.
“I said this to you already, John, I said, ‘This is the best time so far in human history to get lymphoma,’ which is a very Hank Green thought, and then you gave me a very John Green thought and said, ‘Well, a year from now would’ve been better,'” Hank Green said.
The host explained that the path to diagnosis began when he noticed his lymph nodes looked “big.”
“I talked to my doctor. She said, ‘It’s probably nothing. We’ll send you in for an ultrasound.’ Got an ultrasound. The tech in the ultrasound room was like, I’m going to go get a doctor.’ That’s not what you want to have happen,” Hank Green said.
Green said the doctor told him the ultrasound showed signs of possible lymphoma. He then underwent a biopsy, and learned that his cancer was “likely” detected early. As of Friday, Green was waiting on a scan for confirmation.
Green added that he’s experiencing no symptoms, but will be undergoing chemotherapy “very soon.” He expects chemotherapy to continue for no less than four months.
“I feel stressed, is my main symptom,” he said with a laugh.
Green said he does not yet know how this may impact some of his largest projects, including Vlogbrothers, his and John Green’s podcast “Dear Hank & John,” or his other projects including SciShow and the SciShow podcast “Tangents.”
“I know that I’m going to feel like garbage,” he said. “It’s going to be really unpleasant.”
“Knowing me, I’m going to still find joy in creating and communicating with people if I can, and the easiest, lowest lift way of doing that is probably going to be writing something down and putting it in a newsletter, and so if I still want that, but I’m not feeling up to making videos and podcasts, that would be a nice thing to be able to have,” he said.
He also asked that the online community refrain from sharing unsolicited healthcare advice and rallying around him.
“I think that the prognosis for illness is mostly down to good science, good healthcare, good outlook, good attitude and chance,” he said. “Too much of it, much more than we would like to think, comes down to chance, and I just feel very grateful to all the people who have spent their careers studying disease and cancer and lymphoma and Hodgkin’s specifically.” | https://www.texomashomepage.com/news/national-news/hank-green-popular-youtuber-and-tiktok-creator-reveals-cancer-diagnosis/ | 2023-05-20 19:18:33 | 1 | https://www.texomashomepage.com/news/national-news/hank-green-popular-youtuber-and-tiktok-creator-reveals-cancer-diagnosis/ |
Lena Dunham Is Challenging Toxic Narratives Around Britney Spears, Whitney Houston & Lindsay Lohan
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"Give it up for My Band Y'all!" Kelly Clarkson shares some of her favorite moments on the show with her incredible band. From music director Jason and background vocalist Jessi writing hilarious game jingles to drummer Lester disappearing while cranking it to 11 with Spinal Tap member Derek Smalls, to bassist Kyle getting love bombed while playing with his dad for Valentine's Day, to guitarist Jaco breaking out of his shell, showing off some chest hair, and riding a unicorn scooter—these moments cannot be missed. | https://www.nbc.com/the-kelly-clarkson-show/video/kelly-clarkson-shares-favorite-moments-with-my-band-yall/ACCN807109900 | 2022-10-24 23:05:58 | 1 | https://www.nbc.com/the-kelly-clarkson-show/video/kelly-clarkson-shares-favorite-moments-with-my-band-yall/ACCN807109900 |
ROME (AP) — The Vatican cardinal accused in a class-action lawsuit in Canada of sexual assault against a woman on Friday denied any inappropriate behavior and said he would vigorously fight the “false” and “defamatory” accusations if the case proceeds.
Cardinal Marc Ouellet issued his own statement via the Vatican press office a day after the Holy See said a preliminary church investigation into the woman’s allegations determined the case didn’t warrant further investigation or canonical trial.
The back-to-back statements were responding to lawyers in Quebec who recently filed a class-action compliant by 101 alleged victims accusing 88 prelates of sexual abuse and assault over decades.
Ouellet, who headed the Quebec archdiocese from 2002-2010, was accused by a woman identified only as “F” of several alleged incidents of unwanted touching, including sliding his hand down her back and touching her buttocks at a 2010 event in Quebec City.
In the statement, Ouellet termed the accusations “false.”
“I firmly deny having made inappropriate gestures against her person and consider the interpretation and diffusion of these accusations as sexual aggression to be defamatory,” he said. If the lawsuit proceeds “I intend to actively participate so that the truth is established and my innocence is recognized.”
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Orlando Arcia Player Prop Bets: Braves vs. Nationals - June 9
Published: Jun. 9, 2023 at 9:24 AM CDT|Updated: 35 minutes ago
On Friday, Orlando Arcia (.368 batting average in his past 10 games, with a double, a home run, three walks and four RBI) and the Atlanta Braves play the Washington Nationals, whose starting pitcher will be Josiah Gray. First pitch is at 7:20 PM ET.
In his last game, he hit a home run while going 3-for-5 against the Mets.
Orlando Arcia Game Info & Props vs. the Nationals
- Game Day: Friday, June 9, 2023
- Game Time: 7:20 PM ET
- Stadium: Truist Park
- Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo!
- Nationals Starter: Josiah Gray
- TV Channel: BSSE
- Hits Prop: Over/under 0.5 hits (Over odds: -222)
- Home Runs Prop: Over/under 0.5 home runs (Over odds: +650)
- RBI Prop: Over/under 0.5 RBI (Over odds: +190)
- Runs Prop: Over/under 0.5 runs (Over odds: +115)
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Orlando Arcia At The Plate
- Arcia is batting .326 with eight doubles, five home runs and 12 walks.
- Arcia has picked up a hit in 68.3% of his 41 games this season, with multiple hits in 34.1% of those games.
- In 12.2% of his games this season, he has gone deep, and 3.2% of his trips to the dish.
- Arcia has driven in a run in 13 games this season (31.7%), including four games with more than one RBI (9.8%).
- He has scored in 16 games this season (39.0%), including five multi-run games (12.2%).
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Nationals Pitching Rankings
- The 7.5 strikeouts per nine innings compiled by the Nationals pitching staff ranks last in MLB.
- The Nationals have a 4.70 team ERA that ranks 25th among all league pitching staffs.
- Nationals pitchers combine to rank 25th in baseball in home runs allowed (83 total, 1.4 per game).
- Gray makes the start for the Nationals, his 13th of the season. He is 4-5 with a 3.09 ERA and 55 strikeouts in 67 2/3 innings pitched.
- The right-hander's last time out came on Friday against the Philadelphia Phillies, when he went 5 1/3 innings, surrendering four earned runs while giving up six hits.
- Among pitchers who qualify in MLB play this season, the 25-year-old ranks 20th in ERA (3.09), 55th in WHIP (1.418), and 53rd in K/9 (7.4).
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MENDON, Mo. — Investigators with the National Transportation Safety Board were in Missouri Tuesday trying to determine how an Amtrak train carrying more than 200 people slammed into a dump truck, killing two train passengers and the truck driver.
The Missouri State Highway Patrol said the train was carrying about 207 passengers and crew, but Amtrak said in a statement there were 275 passengers and 12 crew. The disparity could not immediately be resolved.
The collision derailed seven cars, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol. The truck was broken into pieces.
The crossing in a rural area about 84 miles (135 kilometers) northeast of Kansas City has no lights or other signals to warn of an approaching train, and local residents have complained that the overgrowth of brush and the steep incline from the road to the tracks makes it hard to see oncoming trains from either direction.
Rob Nightingale of Taos, New Mexico, said he was dozing off in his sleeper compartment when the lights flickered and the train rocked back and forth.
“It was like slow motion. Then all of a sudden I felt it tip my way. I saw the ground coming toward my window, and all the debris and dust,” Nightingale told The Associated Press. “Then it sat on its side and it was complete silence. I sat there and didn’t hear anything. Then I heard a little girl next door crying.”
Nightingale was unhurt and he and other passengers were able to climb out of the overturned train car through a window.
It’s too early to speculate on why the truck was on the tracks, NTSB Chairwoman Jennifer Homendy said. Trains won’t be able to run on the track for “a matter of days” while they gather evidence, she said.
Mike Spencer, who grows corn and soybeans on the land surrounding the intersection a couple of miles southwest of Mendon, said everyone in the small community understands the intersection is dangerous, especially for those driving heavy, slow farm equipment.
Spencer said he had contacted state transportation officials, Chariton County commissioners and BNSF Railway, which owns the track, about the potential danger. Spencer, who is on the board of a local levy district, said the dump truck driver was hauling rock for a levy on a local creek, a project that had been ongoing for a couple days.
Messages left Tuesday with Chariton County commissioners were not immediately returned.
Passenger Dian Couture was in the dining car with her husband celebrating their 40th wedding anniversary when she heard a loud noise and the train wobbled and then crashed onto its side.
“The people on our left-hand side flew across and hit us, and then we were standing on the windows on the right-hand side of the car,” Couture told WDAF-TV. “Two gentlemen in the front came up, stacked a bunch of things and popped out the window and literally pulled us out by our hands.”
Passengers included 16 youths and eight adults from two Boy Scout troops who were traveling home to Appleton, Wisconsin, as well as high school students from Pleasant Ridge High School in Easton, Kansas, who were headed to a Future Business Leaders of America conference in Chicago.
It was the second Amtrak collision in as many days. Three people in a car were killed Sunday afternoon when an Amtrak commuter train smashed into it in Northern California, authorities said.
People have been injured or killed in at least six other accidents involving Amtrak trains since 2015. Last year, three people died and others were injured when an Amtrak derailed in north-central Montana as it traveled from Chicago to Seattle.
Amtrak is a federally supported company that operates more than 300 passenger trains daily in nearly every contiguous U.S. state and parts of Canada. The Southwest Chief takes about two days to travel from Los Angeles to Chicago, picking up passengers at stops in between.
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Associated Press reporters Margaret Stafford in Liberty, Missouri; Stephen Groves in Sioux Falls, South Dakota; Grant Schulte in Omaha, Nebraska; Steve Karnowski in Minneapolis; and Jim Salter in O’Fallon, Missouri, contributed to this report. | https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/ntsb-investigators-look-into-fatal-missouri-amtrak-accident/2022/06/28/b0b84f42-f6f2-11ec-81db-ac07a394a86b_story.html | 2022-06-28 15:28:02 | 0 | https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/ntsb-investigators-look-into-fatal-missouri-amtrak-accident/2022/06/28/b0b84f42-f6f2-11ec-81db-ac07a394a86b_story.html |
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BOISE, Idaho (AP) — The man accused in the November slayings of four University of Idaho students has left a Pennsylvania jail in the custody of state police, officials said Wednesday morning, which means he could be headed to Idaho to face first-degree murder charges.
Bryan Kohberger, a 28-year-old doctoral student at Washington State University — a short drive from the scene of the killings across the state border — told a judge on Tuesday that he wouldn’t fight extradition to Idaho.
A Pennsylvania State Police spokesperson declined to give any additional information about Kohberger’s extradition status, citing security reasons.
Authorities have released few details about the investigation and an Idaho judge issued a gag order barring police and attorneys from talking about the case. But court filings — including a document laying out Latah County Prosecutor Bill Thompson’s reasons for accusing Kohburger of the killings — are expected to be unsealed once Kohberger arrives in Idaho.
Kohberger was arrested last week at his parents’ home in Chestnuthill Township in eastern Pennsylvania.
The nighttime attack at a Moscow home near the University of Idaho campus spread fear through the surrounding community, as authorities seemed stumped by the brutal stabbings. Investigators appeared to make a breakthrough, however, after searching for a white sedan that was seen around the time of the killings and analyzing DNA evidence collected from the crime scene.
Investigators have said they were still searching for a motive and the weapon used in the attack.
The bodies of Kaylee Goncalves, 21, of Rathdrum, Idaho; Madison Mogen, 21, of Coeur d’Alene, Idaho; Xana Kernodle, 20, of Post Falls, Idaho; and Ethan Chapin, 20, of Conway, Washington were found Nov. 13 at the rental home where the women lived. Kernodle and Chapin were dating, and he had been visiting the house that night.
Latah County, Idaho, prosecutors have said they believe Kohberger broke into the victims’ home intending to commit murder.
Jason LaBar, the chief public defender in Monroe County, Pennsylvania, said Kohberger is eager to be exonerated and should be presumed innocent and “ not tried in the court of public opinion.”
After Tuesday’s hearing, LaBar described Kohberger as “an ordinary guy,” and said that after his extradition he would be represented by the chief public defender in Kootenai County, Idaho.
Although Moscow police have been tightlipped about the investigation, investigators last month asked the public for help finding a white sedan that was seen near the scene of the crime — specifically, a 2011-2013 Hyundai Elantra. Tips poured in and investigators soon announced they were sifting through a pool of around 20,000 potential vehicles.
Meanwhile, Kohberger apparently stayed in Pullman, Washington, through the end of the semester at WSU. Then he drove across country to his parents’ home in Pennsylvania, accompanied by his father. They were in a white Elantra.
While driving through Indiana, Kohberger was pulled over twice on the same day — first by a Hancock County Sheriff’s deputy and a few minutes later by an Indiana state trooper.
Body camera video of the first stop released by the Hancock County Sheriff’s Office shows Kohberger behind the wheel and his father in the passenger seat on Dec. 15. Both men told the law enforcement officer that they were traveling from WSU before the officer sent them on their way with a warning for following too closely.
The Indiana State Police released bodycam footage of the second stop. The agency said that at the time, there was no information available to the trooper that would have identified Kohberger as a suspect in the killings. Kohberger was again given a warning for following too closely.
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Associated Press writers Marc Levy in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, and Manuel Valdes in Seattle contributed to this story. | https://www.wdtn.com/news/u-s-world/ap-us-news/ap-man-charged-in-students-killings-might-be-headed-to-idaho/ | 2023-01-04 22:34:25 | 1 | https://www.wdtn.com/news/u-s-world/ap-us-news/ap-man-charged-in-students-killings-might-be-headed-to-idaho/ |
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