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At the end of January, the Maryland State Department of Education released the results of the Spring 2022 Maryland Comprehensive Assessment Program, which measures the math and reading proficiency of students in public schools across the state. The results of these assessments should be of concern to every Marylander.
English language arts (ELA) scores have returned to pre-pandemic rates of proficiency or better, but even so, less than 50% of Maryland students are proficient in ELA in grades 3-8, and only 53.4% of Maryland’s 10th graders scored as proficient. The results in math proficiency are much grimmer. Statewide, only 6.9% of those testing in 8th-grade math were proficient. There was less than 20% proficiency in those testing in 6th-grade math, 7th-grade math, Algebra 1 and Algebra 2. Of the students testing in 4th-grade math, 5th-grade math, and geometry, less than 30% were proficient. The highest proficiency statewide was 3rd-grade math with 36.7% of students testing proficient.
While test scores are a single data point, they are an important diagnostic tool that can alert us to problems within a specific school, a particular jurisdiction, or a statewide system. State and national headlines have focused on Baltimore City’s test scores, but these problems are statewide. Students across Maryland are struggling. While the myriad of problems in Baltimore City schools serves to exacerbate the proficiency issues, it is not the only system with abysmal scores.
Advocates of the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future have assured us that for the price of $10 billion (and growing), the state’s K-12 education system can be dramatically improved over the next decade. We want to see our schools succeed and hope this massive infusion of funding is effective. But history has shown us this may not be the case. Two decades ago, the Bridge to Excellence in Education plan was going to be the answer to Maryland’s education woes. It was another huge increase in education funding that contributed to a decade of deficits. Then, a decade ago, Maryland students were forced into the Common Core Curriculum. Neither lived up to expectations. As the Blueprint costs grow, Maryland is projected to have billion-dollar deficits over the next few years. Increased funding does not always lead to better results. According to the United States Census Bureau, in FY 2020, Baltimore City had the 13th highest per-pupil spending in the country. At some point, we need to accept that throwing money at our problems simply does not work.
Whether or not the Blueprint lives up to its promises matters little to the students in our classrooms today. They do not have the luxury to wait for schools to improve. They need choices now. Maryland’s school children need the state’s leaders to put their needs first, rather than the demands of the teacher’s union. Our children deserve the best possible education option that meets their individual needs — whether that is in a public school, a charter school, a homeschooling situation or a private school.
Our children have a right to learn.
House Bill 737, the Right to Learn Act, is a reasonable solution to help bridge the learning gaps in our state. It is a measured school choice option that focuses exclusively on low-income students and students who attend chronically failing schools. The bill codifies the BOOST scholarship program that allows low-income students to attend approved private and parochial schools across the state.
The bill also establishes Education Savings Accounts for families with children trapped in failing schools. Families of children attending a failing school (defined as a Maryland School Report Card score of two stars or less for two consecutive years) would qualify for the Right to Learn program allowing them to seek alternative education options for their children. Those who elect to seek alternative options would receive the per-pupil spending equivalent in an Education Savings Account from which they could fund qualified education expenses such as tuition for a public school in another jurisdiction, a private or parochial school, or a homeschooling curriculum.
The Right to Learn Act is a lifeline that focuses on those students who need it the most. It helps children in classrooms today. It poses no existential threat to public schools but instead provides the stimulus for success that competition can foster. Maryland should still strive for a world-class public school system. Until we get there, the Right to Learn Act will protect the futures of our most vulnerable students.
Del. Jason Buckel (Jason.Buckel@house.state.md.us) is House Minority Leader; he represents Allegany County in District 1B. Del. Jeff Ghrist (Jeff.Ghrist@house.state.md.us) represents Caroline, Cecil, Kent and Queen Anne’s counties in District 36. Del. Kathy Szeliga (kathy.szeliga@house.state.md.us) represents Baltimore County in District 7A. And Del. April Miller (april.miller@house.state.md.us) represents Frederick County in District 4. All are members of the Republican Party. | https://www.baltimoresun.com/opinion/op-ed/bs-ed-op-0228-right-to-learn-act-20230227-f6ndgyfyi5ekjcbazsjmm2ipqe-story.html | 2023-02-27 15:49:04 | 0 | https://www.baltimoresun.com/opinion/op-ed/bs-ed-op-0228-right-to-learn-act-20230227-f6ndgyfyi5ekjcbazsjmm2ipqe-story.html |
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An influential shipping industry group has quietly warned shippers to think carefully before they sign up for a new plan to reduce pollution and eventually eliminate their contribution to climate change.
The International Chamber of Shipping represents four fifths of the world’s commercial fleet, and in 2021 committed to the Paris Agreement’s target to reduce greenhouse gases down to zero by 2050. “Talk is cheap, action is difficult,” chairman Esben Poulsson said at the time.
But a confidential document obtained by The Associated Press shows the International Chamber of Shipping advised its national branches in March that member companies should “give careful consideration to the possible implications” before committing to a new plan to reduce maritime emissions.
Under the plan, shipping companies will declare all their vessels with their emissions, inputting them into a new software tool. That includes pollution starting at the oil well all the way to the engines, said Jean-Marc Bonello, a naval architect at UMAS, a for-profit maritime consultancy launched by experts from University College London, who helped design the tool. Shippers will then have to improve efficiency or use cleaner fuel to reduce their emissions 60% by 2036.
Shipping accounts for almost 3% of greenhouse gas emissions, according to the International Maritime Organization. A European Parliament report has warned that share could increase dramatically by 2050.
The Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) has drawn up plans tailored to numerous industries including chemicals, oil and gas and aviation. It's a partnership between several nonprofits and the United Nations Global Compact, an initiative launched by the U.N. Secretary General. The maritime SBTi, published last fall, says the shipping industry must cut its emissions 45% by 2030 to keep on track with Paris goals which try to limit total temperature rises to 1.5 degrees Celsius (2.7 degrees Fahrenheit).
Stuart Neil, director of communications for the International Chamber of Shipping, said in a phone interview the group acted after some of its member companies asked how the system would affect their businesses. It wasn’t a case of warning the shipping companies off, he said, pointing to another line in the memo that says the targets are an important initiative. The group was simply concerned about shipping companies signing on without proper analysis. “It has to be properly thought through,” he said.
One objection of the industry lobby group is that the target would force shippers to count their indirect emissions, including those produced while making marine fuels, and doesn’t take into account that more energy gets used navigating in bad weather.
Responding to the claim the group was reluctant to act, Neil said it had put forward various decarbonization proposals of its own. It has suggested a $5 billion research and development fund to accelerate decarbonization, and calling on the International Maritime Organization to up its net-zero-by-2050 ambitions.
But some marine climate advocates are incensed.
John Maggs, shipping policy director at Seas At Risk and president of the Clean Shipping Coalition, said by email that the SBTi plan was the “absolute minimum” to keep warming below 1.5 degrees.
“Without immediate action and deep cuts before 2030, the task becomes almost impossible without significant industry disruption.”
The group has “always been the least ambitious, lowest common denominator ship industry actor,” Maggs said, “and the thought that they might actually have to do something significant soon horrifies them.”
A target thirty years in the future is not sufficient, Maggs warned, something echoed by scientists and international agencies. Targets for 2030 and 2040 are necessary. He said more research and development is not needed, because technology and knowledge to clean up shipping already exists.
For example, a 10% reduction in speed would lead to a 27% decline in emissions, he said. Hybrid ships that run on a combination of wind power and marine fuels could also dramatically cut emissions. Ships retrofitted with sails might save 10-30% in emissions, he said, and ships built to be cleaner from the start could save 50-70%. He listed eight vessels under design or in construction that claim such reductions.
Michael Prehn is a diplomat for the Solomon Islands, which is urging the International Maritime Organisation to adopt the SBTi targets. The Pacific islands are among the worst affected nations from rising sea levels. Prehn agreed the SBTi targets were the bare minimum to keep global warming to 1.5 C.
“We often hear from various industries they want to do something that is ‘feasible,’” he said. “Usually not feasible just means very expensive.”
If nothing changes it will result in a climate catastrophe devastating to the lives of Pacific islanders, he warned. “We’ve already had storms which are much more violent than they used to be. If there’s no transition, we are going to drown, or have to move the population somewhere else.”
Bonello of the maritime consultancy called the lobby group's action shortsighted. He said the evidence shows the plans are realistic and achievable.
“Watering it down is a dangerous strategy,” he added.
But Neil said the science-based targets will definitely have an effect on business operations.
“We do not want companies to sign up to an initiative on a PR basis.”
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Associated Press climate and environmental coverage receives support from several private foundations. See more about AP’s climate initiative here. The AP is solely responsible for all content. | https://www.ourmidland.com/business/article/shipping-lobby-group-advises-caution-on-climate-18077766.php | 2023-05-04 05:36:22 | 0 | https://www.ourmidland.com/business/article/shipping-lobby-group-advises-caution-on-climate-18077766.php |
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — Travel mess after travel mess has been stranding fliers in airports around the country. Worker shortages are partly to blame, and some airlines are now relying on a little-known immigration policy known as the National Interest Waiver. It allows noncitizens to get a green card without having the usual guaranteed job lined up in the country — especially pilots since that job is in the national interest of the country.
“There’s a huge pilot shortage in the United States,” said Ernesto Buitrago. “It’s no secret.”
“Some retired, some found other professions,” Buitrago continued. “So what was an issue became a dire issue.”
Buitrago is an immigration attorney who said he’s helping 200 pilots work through the waiver program. While he hasn’t represented any air traffic controllers, he said he could see that being a job in the national interest as well.
“They’re overworked and underpaid in a lot of these other countries,” Buitrago said. “Colombia, for example.”
That’s where Nicolas Uribe lives, though he flies all kinds of jets in the Middle East currently.
“I think it’s a great opportunity to an industry, which is actually growing and growing,” said Uribe over Zoom from Colombia.
Uribe was just approved for a National Interest Waiver and should be in the United States in a few months.
“We all think that the United States is a great country,” Uribe explained. “I personally know that I will have very good opportunities there.”
Plus, despite his love for the country, the political situation in Colombia is complicated.
“Politically speaking, the country is right now going through a changing process,” Uribe said. “We could be seen like a little bit unstable from outside.”
And to anyone who’s concerned about him flying their plane, he reassures them — he received his Associate’s degree from Broward College, is studying for his Bachelor’s in aeronautics and has been flying planes for 15 years.
“We’re a bunch of pilots with experience flying to the United States many times,” Uribe said.
Once Uribe spends five years living and working in America, he can petition for his parents and brothers to join him as well. He said he plans to live in Fort Lauderdale and start a company there too. | https://www.wfla.com/news/local-news/little-known-immigration-program-could-help-solve-pilot-shortage/ | 2023-07-03 01:32:43 | 1 | https://www.wfla.com/news/local-news/little-known-immigration-program-could-help-solve-pilot-shortage/ |
(The Hill) – Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’s (R) administration is proposing an expansion of a law — dubbed “Don’t Say Gay” — that prohibits classroom instruction on sexual orientation and gender identity to all grades in the state.
The proposal to expand the ban on classroom instruction on the topics was proposed by the state Education Department, and would ban such lessons in grades 4-12, unless it is expressly required by state academic standards or part of a reproductive health course which a parent has the option to opt out of. The current law prohibits the teaching to students in pre-K to third grade.
The proposal would not need legislative approval and is set to be voted on by the state Board of Education next month, according to the Associated Press, setting up a possible extension of a law that has drawn applause from conservatives but has been criticized as a move that stifles free speech and targets the LGBTQ community.
DeSantis has tapped into cultural issues, including questions of identity and sexual orientation, as he ponders jumping into the 2024 presidential race, a move that is widely expected. Republicans have also sought to take control of the narrative on education, with established and potential presidential hopefuls seeking to outdo each other with education policies.
Former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley (R) criticized the DeSantis maneuver in Florida as not going “far enough.”
“Basically, what it said was you shouldn’t be able to talk about gender before third grade,” Haley said at a town hall in Exeter, N.H., last month, according to Fox News. “I’m sorry, I don’t think that goes far enough.”
The law is part of a larger wave of moves by Republican lawmakers in a number of states to fight back against what they argue is the teaching of liberal theories to students, including lessons on race, sexual orientation and gender.
DeSantis’s office referred The Hill to the state Education Department, which did not immediately respond to a request for comment. | https://fox59.com/news/national-world/desantis-proposes-expansion-of-law-criticized-as-dont-say-gay/ | 2023-03-23 17:00:15 | 0 | https://fox59.com/news/national-world/desantis-proposes-expansion-of-law-criticized-as-dont-say-gay/ |
Lawmakers demanding fmr. President Trump’s tax returns talk after court rules in their favor
Ways and Means Committee chairman Rep. Richard Neal (D-MA) first requested the returns in 2019.
WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - President Donald Trump still has time to appeal a court ruling that clears the way for the a congressional committee to access his tax returns. But Ways and Means Committee Chairman, Rep. Richard Neal (D-MA), told the Washington News Bureau it’s unclear if Trump will.
“I can’t speak to the issue of whether or not there’s going to be an appeal,” Neal said Friday. “But, when you read the decision that was rendered by the Circuit Court of Appeals, it is broad based and virtually supportive of all of the arguments that we’ve made.”
Following the U.S. Court of Appeals ruling, the Ways and Committee said the decision showed “the law is on our side in seeking Trump’s tax returns.”
Rep. Neal first submitted the request for the returns in 2019.
Read the ruling here.
“This is not about being punitive. This is about a legitimate request from the Ways and Means Committee,” said Neal.
Court documents show Rep. Neal requested the federal income tax returns of then President Trump on April 3, 2019, as well as “Donald J. Trump Revocable Trust, DJT Holdings LLC, DJT Holdings Managing Member LLC, DTTM Operations LLC, DTTM Operations Managing Member Corp., LFB Acquisition Member Corp., LFB Acquisition LLC, and Lamington Farm Club, LLC doing business as Trump National Golf Club—Bedminster ( in the court documents known collectively as “Appellants” or “the Trump Parties”).” At that time, court documents state that Rep. Neal said the panel was “considering legislative proposals and conducting oversight related to our Federal tax laws, including, but not limited to, the extent to which the IRS audits and enforces the Federal tax laws against a President.”
However, on May 6, 2019, the Department of the Treasury responded that it did not intend to comply with the request because it said the request was not supported by a legitimate legislative purpose.
Neal refiled the request in June 2021 and he provided more detail of what the Committee was seeking including information “to consider and prioritize legislation on equitable tax administration, including legislation on the President’s tax compliance, and public accountability.”
This time, the Treasury determined the request was valid.
Upon hearing the Treasury’s 2021 decision, the ‘Trump parties’ filed their own claim against the Treasury and the IRS as it called the 2019 and 2021 requests unlawful.
They argued there was a lack of legislative purpose and that the request violated the separation of powers. The ‘Trump parties’ also argued Chairman Neal’s request exceeded Congress’ investigative powers.
Yet the Court of Appeals found on August 9, 2022 that the committee’s request to obtain the returns serves a valid legislative purpose.
“I’d like to applaud the efforts of Chairman Neal,” said fellow Ways and Means Committee member Rep. John Larson (D-CT). ”...We won on every single point. So it just wasn’t a case where we won one or two comments there. And, also Congressman Bill Pascrell, who’s been at this for, well, four years now in terms of getting the important information. So, all this I think is then in the final analysis. Justice will be be served in a democratic republic.”
Copyright 2022 Gray DC. All rights reserved. | https://www.kbtx.com/2022/08/15/lawmakers-demanding-fmr-president-trumps-tax-returns-talk-after-court-rules-their-favor/ | 2022-08-15 20:14:39 | 0 | https://www.kbtx.com/2022/08/15/lawmakers-demanding-fmr-president-trumps-tax-returns-talk-after-court-rules-their-favor/ |
MOUNT WASHINGTON, N.H. — The Mount Washington Observatory recorded a new record-low temperature Friday.
The previous daily low was -32 degrees Fahrenheit, set in 1963.
As of 4:30 p.m., the air temperature on top of Mount Washington was -40 degrees.
The wind is making things even colder on top of the mountain.
The Mount Washington Observatory is recording winds at 90 mph, with gusts reaching up to 100 mph.
Those gusts have the wind chill temperature sitting at -99 degrees as of 4:30 p.m.
To keep track of the latest temperatures on top of Mount Washington, click here. | https://www.bangordailynews.com/2023/02/03/news/new-england/record-low-temperatures-mt-washington/ | 2023-02-03 22:41:52 | 1 | https://www.bangordailynews.com/2023/02/03/news/new-england/record-low-temperatures-mt-washington/ |
WFO SAN DIEGO Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Wednesday, August 3, 2022
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BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Diego CA
555 AM PDT Tue Aug 2 2022
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH WEDNESDAY
AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...Elevated surf of 4 to 6 feet with sets to 7 feet.
* WHERE...San Diego County Coastal Areas and Orange County
Coastal Areas. Highest surf on exposed south facing beaches.
* WHEN...Through Wednesday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Elevated surf and strong rip and longshore currents
will create dangerous swimming conditions.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions.
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Copyright 2022 AccuWeather | https://www.sfgate.com/weather/article/CA-WFO-SAN-DIEGO-Warnings-Watches-and-Advisories-17345091.php | 2022-08-02 13:30:32 | 0 | https://www.sfgate.com/weather/article/CA-WFO-SAN-DIEGO-Warnings-Watches-and-Advisories-17345091.php |
White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre on Thursday said it was “undemocratic” for the Montana statehouse to move to censure state Rep. Zooey Zephyr (D) over her remarks about gender-affirming care for minors.
“When you see these types of things, silencing an elected representative, in an attempt to suppress their message is a denial of democratic values. It is undemocratic,” Jean-Pierre said, adding that the Biden administration stands with transgender and LGBTQ leaders.
All House Republicans in Montana voted to censure Zephyr — one of the state’s first openly transgender lawmakers — which bars her from the House floor for the rest of the legislative session. The vote came after she claimed her colleagues who voted for a bill to ban gender-affirming care for minors would have “blood on your hands.”
“We’re seeing devastating pieces of legislation across the country, in state houses, aimed at taking away freedoms,” Jean-Pierre said, referring to the bill that passed in the Montana state House.
The move to restrict Zephyr’s voice in Montana made national headlines. Zephyr said in an interview with The Associated Press that the move by state House Republicans to censure her has brought “many more eyes.”
All 68 House Republicans in the state voted to censure Zephyr, while all 32 Democrats voted against it. Though banned from the House floor and gallery, Zephyr has the option to participate remotely, but only for votes.
President Biden also called the censuring of the “Tennessee Three” — over a gun violence protest — earlier this month undemocratic.
Biden on Tuesday hosted state Reps. Justin Jones and Justin Pearson, the two Tennessee lawmakers who were once expelled from the state’s legislature, and Rep. Gloria Johnson, who was subject to expulsion, at the White House to discuss their recent protest to call for gun control. | https://www.yourcentralvalley.com/hill-politics/white-house-calls-censure-of-montana-transgender-lawmaker-undemocratic/ | 2023-04-27 20:30:02 | 0 | https://www.yourcentralvalley.com/hill-politics/white-house-calls-censure-of-montana-transgender-lawmaker-undemocratic/ |
Many of you know that the third phase of the working years of my life was spent in higher education. If the course fell under the umbrella of the business department, I could find myself teaching it.
From Accounting 101 to Zen-Based Personnel Management, over the years I was able to engage with undergrads building on that base of knowledge that all students hope leads to a satisfying and prosperous career track.
That was my area of comfort level.
However, in the early days of the technology explosion in the 1990s, due solely to the shortage of information technology instructors, and certainly not due to any level whatsoever of expertise, I’d occasionally get cajoled into covering an IT course that led to a semester of being just one page ahead of my students the whole way.
But my absolute worst nightmare; my “Exorcist” wed with “Rosemary’s Baby”; has to be a blended course of Economic Theory with Information Technology.
People are also reading…
Today, it’s called Econometrics; back then I called it; “The Course That is Going to Give Me a Stroke.”
Cutting edge technology and business knowledge, with a smattering of free-market theories thrown in for good measure are supposed to help us function as consumers. It doesn’t change a thing, but we are supposed to be able to be better informed and able to endure the next price gouge hosing surely coming down the road. Or so is the theory.
And that is how we meander back to the price of eggs in January 2023.
I found myself pondering the price of eggs, while fueling up my V-8 pickup with overpriced gasoline, while eating the last bite of a $6.00 Egg McMuffin
I cannot ditch the aggravating quirk of looking for impractical and unusable academic textbook solutions to everyday life problems.
Nevertheless, there are relatively uncomplicated theorems to render an easily understood reason why we are being chiseled once again on products of everyday necessity.
All you have to do is follow the money. That’s not an academic answer, but it is true more times than not.
You can see the trend and this whole deal of the staples of life being priced out of reach, is becoming personal.
Eggs are a big part of my diet by choice.
Eggs prepared; sunny-side up, over-easy, hard scrambled, soft scrambled, hard-boiled, soft-boiled, medium-boiled, poached, and pickled. Egg salad, eggs Benedict, eggs Hussard, eggs Sardou, deviled eggs, angel eggs, basted eggs, and eggs-in-a-basket.
Hey, you are talking with the guy who grew up on a farm where my grandmother served eggs for breakfast seven days per week, and egg sandwiches for dinner (the farmer’s name for the noon meal) five out of seven.
Even at that early age, I might as well have stuck an IV in my arm delivering pure cholesterol, yet here I still am using up way more than my fair share of oxygen.
I stuck it out with eggs through the days when eggs were declared a world-class artery clogger ranking right up there with a highly marbled rib eye steak.
As with most things, eggs, in the views of dieticians and cardiologists, have swung from killer to savior. The total vindication in my estimation was when, recently, Mayo Clinic praised eggs as “The Magic Bullet in a Shell”.
Given my dedication to eggs in my diet, I am unfazed and nonplussed by the trebling of their retail price over the course of the past year. Going from $1.99 to $5.99 really doesn’t radically alter my day, nor my budget, nor whether I have a good day or bad.
However, it was my mother that got me thinking about the seriousness of price spiking, rather than any economic theory explaining egg market pressures, when in a recent visit she proclaimed, “That’s it! I am not paying $6.00 for a dozen eggs, period!”
This, from a woman who is a Food Network worthy mahatma guru of dessert baking, going through more eggs in a week than even I could keep up with.
It was the thought of having to face my daily coffee ritual without mother’s baked goods that shocked me into evaluating this whole egg-shortage thing as a global supply and demand problem.
If $5.99 per dozen egg prices disrupts my cookies and bars supply chain from my mother, we now have a global crisis needing to be elevated to the level of a national security threat. You ever had her sugar cookies with your coffee?
I rest my case. | https://globegazette.com/opinion/columnists/sayles-the-price-of-eggs/article_701b2618-f37f-5215-baa7-99dea7a32411.html | 2023-01-16 02:08:16 | 1 | https://globegazette.com/opinion/columnists/sayles-the-price-of-eggs/article_701b2618-f37f-5215-baa7-99dea7a32411.html |
Analysts had expected a tight race between incumbent President Bolsonaro and challenger former President Luiz Inacio Lula da SilvaImage: Adriano Machado/REUTERS
Former leader Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has been elected president after beating his far-right rival Jair Bolsonaro in a bitterly-fought election that split the country in two. DW has the latest.
No exit polls are provided in Sunday's election, but preliminary official results came in shorty after the voting ended, as the country uses electronic voting machines.
The runoff presidential vote is one of the most hotly contested elections in Brazil's history.
Results from Sunday's election will determine if Brazil will remain on Bolsonaro's far-right political course, or whether leftist da Silva will return to the country's top post.
Sunday's vote was also marred by widespread allegations of potential voter suppression amid police roadblocks in northeastern Brazil.
DW has an overview of the latest on election day.
Lula's party accuses federal police of voter suppression
Members of Lula da Silva's political party PT called on the Justice Ministry to intervene in what they claimed were attempts by police forces to systematically roadblock PT supporters and prevent them from casting their ballots.
"What is happening in the North-East is unacceptable," Lula said on his Telegram channel.
NGO Human Rights Watch echoed the concerns expressed by activists on the ground and various PT members. The organization called on police authorities to adhere to a ruling by the country's top court banning all police operations that could hinder the ability of voters to transport themselves to the polls.
Superior Electoral Court chief Alexandre de Moraes responded to the allegations just one and a half hours before polls closed. "A decision was taken to end these operations to avoid the delay of voters," Moraes told a press conference.
But he also said that such operations had not caused voter suppression. Moraes also rejected a call to keep polls open, saying that "no bus was turned back and all could vote."
Social democracy 'is opposite of what Bolsonaro thinks,' voter tells DW
Expat voters in Germany voiced concerns about a win for Bolsonaro in comments to DW's Portuguese for Brazil service.
"What I notice above all from the Brazilian friends I have here: they are Brazilians who chose to emigrate to Germany — especially those who arrived recently, like me, 2.5 years ago — because they expect a social democracy," one woman told DW outside a voting site in the city of Cologne.
"A country where the state still has a presence, a state that cares about its people, about its citizens. And they are people who value everything that this state can give to the citizen, which is the opposite of what Bolsonaro thinks," she added.
Expat line up to vote in Germany
Brazilians living in Germany waited in long lines in several German cities on Sunday to cast their votes in he presidential runoff.
Voters waited outside the Brazilian Embassy in Berlin, with the queues at times stretching down the street. Polls were open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (0700 UTC to 1600 UTC).
DW's Portuguese for Brazil service reported that voting for Brazilian expats moved faster in the German capital on Sunday than it did during the first round.
Long lines were also seen in the western city of Cologne, where a mobile consulate was established. Cologne has the largest Brazilian community in Germany, with some 15,000 Brazilians living in the region.
Germany has one of the largest pools of Brazilian expat voters in Europe, alongside Portugal, the United Kingdom, Switzerland, Italy and Spain.
In the Portuguese capital of Lisbon, an estimated 7,500 voters showed up before the polls opened to secure their space in line.
Candidates cast their votes
The incumbent President Jair Bolsonaro cast his ballot in Rio de Janeiro on Sunday morning wearing the green and yellow colors of the Brazilian flag.
"God willing, we will be victorious later today," he said after voting. "Or even better, Brazil will be victorious."
Shortly afterwards, Lula da Silva cast his vote in Sao Bernardo do Campo. He said he was confident in the "victory of democracy" after voting.
"One of the dreams that made me become a candidate in this election was to restore peace among Brazilians," he told reporters, dressed in a white shirt.
Observers expect a close outcome
Lula da Silva, the two-term former president who was jailed for 18 months a corruption conviction that was later thrown out, has comfortably led opinion polls in past months.
However, Bolsonaro performed much better than expected in the first round of voting on October 2. He received 43.2% of the votes behind Lula's 48.43%.
A final opinion poll from the Datafolha institute on Saturday put da Silva as the slight favorite to win with 52% of the vote.
"This is going to be a messy election," said Brian Winter, editor-in-chief of Americas Quarterly. "It's much closer than anyone thought."
Bolsonaro supporters to gather for 'Victory Party' during vote count
Some 120 million voters are expected to case their ballots at electronic voting machines — machines which Bolsonaro has sowed doubt about in recent months, without presenting any proof.
Bolsonaro's allies have already organized a "Victory Party" to be held at the central esplanade of the capital, Brasilia, on Sunday during the vote count.
On Friday, Bolsonaro pledged to respect the outcome of the election, saying: "Whoever gets the most votes, wins."
But some are still cautious about the outcome.
"We don't know whether this result will be contested or not, and to what extent," said Carlos Melo, a political science professor at Insper University in Sao Paulo. "It's a very tough second round and a very tense Sunday, and tensions may continue beyond today."
More coverage from DW on the election in Brazil
Who is Bolsonaro? Who is Lula? What are the main issues at hand? DW has wrapped up Brazil's presidential election with everything you need to know about the vote.
Both Bolsonaro and Lula have positioned themselves as economic saviors. But the president's use of metrics like growth and unemployment don't necessarily reflect an improvement in many Brazilians' everyday lives, a DW analysis has found.
The last four years have seen attacks on Brazil's liberal values and democratic institutions since that have been unprecedented since the 1980s. DW's Astrid Prange, for whom Brazil is a second home, asks: "Where is 'my' Brazil?"
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The 31-Day Wisdom Challenge empowers members to live a life of positivity.
PHOENIX, Jan. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- With everything that's occurred in the world over the past two years, it's no wonder that people are searching for tools to guide them to peace and provide more positivity. That's the goal of Pedro Adao's 31-Day Wisdom Challenge.
Offered for free through the website 31daywisdomchallenge.com, the challenge provides individuals with personal insights and revelations from influential leaders who are making a massive impact in their lives and the world from industries that include business, ministry, media and entertainment, social media, and government. These change-makers have pulled together to give back to the community at large.
Led by eight-figure entrepreneur Pedro Adao, the 31-Day Wisdom Challenge's goal is to help participants prioritize the wisdom of God. "Everything you want in your life and business is on the other side of you crushing it with challenges," shares Adao. He has enlisted the aid of notable speakers and special guests such as Joel Osteen, Christine Caine, and Pastor Bill Johnson to help motivate and empower participants.
Offered online for free, the 31-Day Wisdom Challenge provides nearly $1,000 of value. In addition to gaining access to keynote presentations, participants are eligible to win daily prizes through giveaways and by referring friends and family. Participants can log their journey through a personal daily Wisdom Journal, which allows them to create a path of positivity and blessings of prosperity in 2023.
To learn more about the challenge, visit https://www.31daywisdomchallenge.com/2023-wisdom or text WISDOM to 27082.
About Pedro Adao: Mr. Adao is an eight-figure entrepreneur, seven-time ClickFunnels 2 Comma Club Winner, ClickFunnels X Club recipient, best-selling author, founder of 100X Academy and Fortress Financial Group, and creator of Crush It with Challenges. Since 2018, he has successfully facilitated more than 48 profitable challenges. Pedro has impacted tens of thousands of entrepreneurs by delivering his knowledge live and virtually in more than 98 countries.
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Dustin Johnson, Phil Mickelson and other PGA Tour members who teed off in the Saudi-funded golf league Thursday are no longer eligible for PGA Tour events under penalties Commissioner Jay Monahan shared soon after the first tee shot was struck.
Still to be determined is whether those players are ever welcome back.
The ban includes participation in the Presidents Cup, which would involve the South African trio of Louis Oosthuizen, Charl Schwartzel and Branden Grace.
The USGA already has said eligible players can still compete in the U.S. Open next week. The PGA Tour does not run the majors.
In a memo sent to tour members, Monahan said that even if players resigned from the tour ahead of the first LIV Golf Invitational outside London, they will not be allowed to play PGA Tour events as a nonmember by getting a sponsor exemption.
Nine players have resigned from the PGA Tour, a list that includes Johnson and Sergio Garcia. Mickelson, who earned lifetime membership with his 45 PGA Tour titles, has not.
“These players have made their choice for their own financial-based reasons,” Monahan wrote. “But they can't demand the same PGA Tour membership benefits, considerations, opportunities and platform as you. The expectation disrespects you, our fans and our partners.”
At issue is players competing without a conflicting event release from the PGA Tour. Players typically receive three such releases a year, but Monahan denied releases for the LIV Golf Invitational because it is an eight-tournament series that has five events in the United States.
The tour does not allow releases for events in North America.
“We have followed the tournament regulations from start to finish in responding to those players who have decided to turn their backs on the PGA Tour by willfully violating a regulation,” he wrote. | https://www.weareiowa.com/article/news/nation-world/pga-tour-suspensions/507-ef934279-bf29-47b9-8739-f2a2e7f53b02 | 2022-06-09 15:53:17 | 0 | https://www.weareiowa.com/article/news/nation-world/pga-tour-suspensions/507-ef934279-bf29-47b9-8739-f2a2e7f53b02 |
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) – During a meeting with business leaders and lawmakers on Thursday, Portland Mayor Ted Wheeler hinted about adopting new drug restrictions.
During the meeting, Wheeler said, “We’ll also be announcing in the near future a partner, time, place and manner restriction focusing on open drug use in the city of Portland and I believe this will help us get at the withering fentanyl crisis that we’re also experiencing as a community.”
KOIN 6 News reached out to the mayor’s office to learn more about the restriction; however, a spokesperson for the mayor said they will offer more information next week.
The mayor’s wording echoes his recent time, place and manner restriction on unsanctioned daytime camping in the city, which he announced in late May and was later approved by City Council on June 7.
During the meeting, Gov. Tina Kotek and Multnomah County Chair Jessica Vega Pederson announced a $2.5 million investment in trash and needle removal. Kotek invested $1 million from the Governor’s Strategic Reserve Fund and Vega Pederson proposed $1.5 million in unspent homeless services funds.
The trash removal will be run by Clean Start, which is operated through Central City Concern – an organization that hires people experiencing homelessness.
Kotek made the announcement during an annual meeting of the Portland Metro Chamber — the new name for the Portland Business Alliance. The Clean Start program was first established in 1996, and according to CCC, has since removed millions of pounds of trash and needles from Portland’s streets. | https://www.koin.com/news/mayor-wheeler-hints-at-new-drug-restrictions-amid-withering-fentanyl-crisis/ | 2023-06-16 22:08:09 | 0 | https://www.koin.com/news/mayor-wheeler-hints-at-new-drug-restrictions-amid-withering-fentanyl-crisis/ |
Contaminated waste shipments from Ohio derailment to resume
EAST PALESTINE, Ohio (AP) — Shipment of contaminated waste from the site of a fiery train derailment earlier this month in eastern Ohio near the Pennsylvania state line will resume Monday to two approved sites in Ohio, according to federal environmental authorities.
The announcement came a day after the Environmental Protection Agency ordered Norfolk Southern to “pause” shipments from the site of the Feb. 3 derailment in East Palestine to allow additional oversight measures about where waste was shipped. Some liquid and solid waste had already been taken to sites in Michigan and Texas.
EPA-certified facilities able to accept some of the waste had been identified, which meant shipments could restart Monday, Region 5 administrator Debra Shore, of the Environmental Protection Agency, said Sunday.
Some of the liquid waste will be sent to a facility in Vickery, Ohio, for disposal in an underground injection well, Shore said. Norfolk Southern will also begin shipping solid waste to an incinerator in East Liverpool, Ohio, and additional solid waste disposal locations were being sought, she said.
“All of this is great news for the people of East Palestine and the surrounding community, because it means cleanup can continue at a rapid pace,” she said.
The Ohio governor’s office said Saturday night that five of the 20 truckloads (approximately 280 tons) of hazardous solid waste had been returned to East Palestine after 15 truckloads were disposed of at a Michigan hazardous waste treatment and disposal facility. Shore said material shipped out to sites in other states, but later returned to East Palestine, would now be shipped to the two Ohio sites.
All of the rail cars except for the 11 cars held by the National Transportation Safety Board have been removed from the site, which will allow excavation of additional contaminated soil and installation of monitoring wells to check for groundwater contamination, said Anne Vogel, director of the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency.
No one was injured when 38 Norfolk Southern cars derailed in a fiery, mangled mess on the outskirts of town, but as fears grew about a potential explosion due to hazardous chemicals in five of the rail cars, officials evacuated the area. They later opted to release and burn toxic vinyl chloride from the tanker cars, sending flames and black smoke billowing into the sky again.
Federal and state officials have repeatedly said it’s safe for evacuated residents to return to the area and that air testing in the town and inside hundreds of homes hasn’t detected any concerning levels of contaminants. The state says the local municipal drinking water system is safe, and bottled water is available for those with private wells. Despite those assurances, many residents have expressed a sense of mistrust or have lingering questions about what they have been exposed to and how it will impact the future of their families and communities.
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SAN FRANCISCO and NEW YORK, June 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Derivative Path, a leading provider of capital markets technology and derivatives execution services to regional and community banks, announced it is collaborating with Goldman Sachs Transaction Banking (TxB) to offer an automated, digital-first payments platform to help financial institutions with spot foreign exchange and international payments. Using TxB's API-based platform, clients of Derivative Path now can provide a more cohesive end-to-end global payment solution to their underlying customers.
The cloud-based solution simplifies cross-border payments complexities by streamlining workflows, providing greater pricing transparency, and delivering real-time, secure payment tracking for users. The solution reduces barriers to entry for regional and community banks to seamlessly access FX payments through the Derivative Path platform, leveraging Goldman Sachs Transaction Banking's Global Payments network.
"Teaming up with one of the world's largest and most-established financial institutions is a major step in the right direction of bringing greater technology sophistication and flexibility to the regional and community banking sector in the US," said Pradeep Bhatia, CEO & Co-Founder of Derivative Path. "The launch of our joint solution with Goldman Sachs substantiates our mission of delivering a new wave of innovation to these firms."
"Regional and community banks now have access to the same global payments capabilities as large money center banks," said Art Brieske, Global Head of Payments for Goldman Sachs Transaction Banking. "We are pleased to collaborate with Derivative Path to provide access to our global payments capabilities through their platform and provide regional and community banks with a comprehensive yet simplified and efficient cross-border payment solution."
Derivative Path's SaaS-based capital markets platform DerivativeEDGE was designed as an end-to-end solution in which users have front, middle, and back-office functionality on one platform, eliminating the inefficiencies of working with disparate systems to manage operational workflow. It also automates regulatory compliance, integrates real-time market data, automates swap data reporting, and affirms cleared trades.
Derivative Path is an award-winning and industry-leading provider of capital markets technology and derivatives execution services. The Company has developed a technology-led solution to assist financial institutions, buy-side, and commercial end-users in executing and managing their international payments, foreign exchange, over-the-counter commodity and interest rate derivative transactions. Founded by derivatives industry veterans, Derivative Path is on a mission to democratize access to capital markets products and technologies for all market participants. For more information, visit https://www.derivativepath.com and follow Derivative Path on LinkedIn and Twitter.
Goldman Sachs is a leading global financial institution that delivers a broad range of financial services across investment banking, securities, investment management and consumer banking to a large and diversified client base that includes corporations, financial institutions, governments, and individuals. Founded in 1869, the firm is headquartered in New York and maintains offices in all major financial centers around the world. For more information, visit https://www.goldmansachs.com/index.html and follow Goldman Sachs on LinkedIn and Twitter.
Goldman Sachs Transaction Banking, through Goldman Sachs Bank USA, is building a modern, digital-first, and cloud-based business to help clients build the future of their Treasury. The business combines the strength, heritage, and expertise of a 150-year-old firm with the agility and entrepreneurial spirit of a tech start-up.
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WASHINGTON — U.S. Secretary of the Navy Carlos Del Toro announced Thursday that a future destroyer will be named the USS Telesforo Trinidad in honor of a Filipino sailor who rescued two crew members when their ship caught fire more than a century ago.
“Since being sworn in as Secretary, I have wanted to honor his heroic actions by naming a ship after him,” Del Toro said in a statement released Thursday. “This ship and her future crew will be a critical piece in strengthening our maritime superiority while also emphasizing the rich culture and history of our naval heritage.”
The news cheered Asian Americans, veterans and civilians in both the U.S. and the Philippines who had urged the naming. They said a named ship would also honor the tens of thousands of Filipinos and Americans of Filipino descent who have served in the U.S. Navy since 1901, when the Philippines was a United States territory.
Trinidad, who died in 1968 at age 77, was aboard the USS San Diego in January 1915 when boilers exploded, killing nine. He was among the more than 250,000 Filipino soldiers who served in World War II, including thousands who died during the brutal 1942 Bataan Death March in the Philippines.
A future Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer will bear Trinidad’s name, Del Toro said. Thursday’s statement said the destroyers are the backbone of the U.S. Navy’s surface fleet.
In January 2020, Acting Secretary of the Navy Thomas Modly named a nuclear-powered aircraft carrier after Doris “Dorie” Miller, an African American enlisted sailor who received the Navy Cross for his actions during Japan’s attack on Pearl Harbor. | https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/navy-ship-to-be-named-for-filipino-sailor-telesforo-trinidad/2022/05/19/c45066a8-d7a2-11ec-be17-286164974c54_story.html | 2022-05-19 20:08:00 | 0 | https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/navy-ship-to-be-named-for-filipino-sailor-telesforo-trinidad/2022/05/19/c45066a8-d7a2-11ec-be17-286164974c54_story.html |
AUSTIN, Texas — An East Austin high school teacher has been arrested after allegedly having an inappropriate relationship with a student.
According to an affidavit, Texans Can Academy teacher David Hoelewyn, 27, is charged with sexual assault of a child and improper relationship between educator and student, both second-degree felonies.
The 16-year-old female victim told the school’s principal Hoelewyn began messaging her in January 2023 through text message and Snapchat before the relationship became physical. She said she had provided Hoelewyn with her phone number to be added to the group chat for a school club and he began texting her directly shortly after. The texts became increasingly sexual, the affidavit said.
The victim said Hoelweyn sent her numerous images daily, including inappropriate photos of himself. On more than one occasion, Hoelewyn inappropriately touched the student, according to the affidavit.
In his statement to the school’s principal, Hoelewyn said, “My hope was that it would stay professional … before I could cut it off we had already shared pictures of each other.”
Law enforcement said they retrieved more than 300 Snapchat messages between Hoelewyn and the victim, which were “largely sexual in nature, some of which reference David giving Victim ‘extra credit’ towards her school work for sexual favors and others that allude to David and Victim coordinating a location and time for which they can have sex with one another.”
The affidavit said there were also messages that referenced the Victim’s age and not begin legal.
Texans Cans Academy provided the following statement following the arrest:
“Upon being made aware of the matter, Texans Can Academies immediately placed the teacher on administrative leave and notified law enforcement, Child Protective Services and the Texas Education Agency. The teacher’s employment was terminated following an internal investigation. Any further questions should be directed to the Austin Police Department.” | https://www.kvue.com/article/news/local/david-hoelewyn-texans-can-academy-teacher-arrested/269-0b1399ef-ff65-4dd6-a46c-350e4c1dd242 | 2023-05-08 22:49:26 | 0 | https://www.kvue.com/article/news/local/david-hoelewyn-texans-can-academy-teacher-arrested/269-0b1399ef-ff65-4dd6-a46c-350e4c1dd242 |
Around 10 of the women who accused Deshaun Watson of sexual misconduct will attend his Cleveland Browns debut vs. Houston, attorney says
By Alaa Elassar, CNN
Around 10 of the more than two dozen women who accused Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson of sexual misconduct will be attending his game in Houston on Sunday, according to their attorney.
Watson will return to the field for his first NFL regular season game in two years to play against his former team, the Houston Texans, after serving an 11-game suspension without pay following sexual misconduct allegations.
“They thought it important to make clear that they are still here and that they matter. I was proud of them for that,” Tony Buzbee, the lawyer representing the accusers attending the game, told CNN in a statement. “I have made that opportunity available to them. I haven’t been to a Texans game in many years. But, because they are going, I will go too.”
Before his suspension, 24 civil lawsuits were filed on behalf of women alleging Watson sexually harassed or assaulted them during private massage appointments during his time with the Houston Texans. Watson denied wrongdoing in those cases, and 23 of the lawsuits were settled confidentially. Two grand juries declined to charge Watson criminally.
Less than two months after settling the lawsuits, a new civil suit was filed by another woman in October, alleging that Watson pressured her into sexual activity during a professional massage session. Despite the new lawsuit, the NFL said his status would remain “unchanged.”
Watson has repeatedly denied the allegations against him and said he has no regrets about any of his actions. He spoke to the media for the first time Thursday since returning from suspension, declining to answer any non-football questions that were asked.
“I understand you guys have a lot of questions, but with my legal team and my clinical team, there is only football questions that I can really address at this time,” Watson told reporters, adding that he was “excited” to be back with his team and thanked those who stood by his side.
“I also want to thank the Browns organization, the ownership, my teammates in that locker room and all of the coaching staff for all of the support that they had for me, especially my time away,” he said.
Watson violated the NFL’s personal conduct policy in private meetings with massage therapists while he was with the Houston Texans, according to the initial ruling by Sue L. Robinson, a judge jointly appointed by the NFL and the NFL Players Association (NFLPA) to decide on Watson’s punishment.
Watson’s “pattern of conduct is more egregious than any before reviewed by the NFL,” Robinson said in her ruling, adding that Watson’s “lack of expressed remorse” was a factor in the discipline that she chose.
Anti-sexual violence organizations voice support for accusers
When Watson plays at NRG Stadium in Houston against his former team on Sunday, among those watching him from the sidelines will be women who he allegedly sexually harassed and assaulted.
“I think it’s important to note each of these women is different. You can’t paint them with a broad brush. I would never encourage any of them to attend,” Buzbee said. “Some never want to hear Watson’s name again. Others have put it in the past. Some are still angry. Others are defiant. Makes me proud they want to stand up and be counted rather than quietly go away.”
The NFL and the Cleveland Browns did not respond to CNN’s request for comment regarding the accusers’ attendance.
Despite denying the allegations, Watson, who started the preseason game against the Jacksonville Jaguars in August, said that he is “truly sorry to all of the women that I have impacted in this situation” during a pregame interview shared by the Browns on Twitter
“My decisions that I made in my life that put me in this position I would definitely like to have back, but I want to continue to move forward and grow and learn and show that I am a true person of character and I am going to keep pushing forward,” Watson said.
Women’s movement organizations and nonprofits dedicated to protecting victims of sexual assault and harassment have applauded the accusers for attending the game.
“I’m proud of them for being strong enough to try and take some of the power back. Even today when survivors hear stories like this, they are triggered by it,” Donisha Greene, spokeswoman for local advocacy group the Cleveland Rape Crisis Center (RCC), told CNN. “By attending the game, the accusers are saying they are not willing to suffer in silence. What that says to other survivors is that you don’t have to suffer in silence either.”
Christian Nunes, the president of women’s rights grassroots group National Organization for Women (NOW), echoed Greene’s sentiments.
“What happens so often is people try to shame, victim blame, silence, and erase victims and survivors of violence and abuse,” Nunes told CNN. “For them to show up and say no, you wont erase me, is so powerful. I give them so much respect and admiration for standing up against him, letting him know nothing, including money, can or will silence them.”
Despite Cleveland’s love for its NFL team, Greene says many in the local community have increased their support for advocacy organizations like the Cleveland RCC that support sexual abuse and rape survivors, promoting healing and prevention, and increasing education.
“It’s a tough place to be in. We’re a huge football town, folks here have been lifelong fans of the Cleveland Browns,” Greene said. “It’s a big deal to try and straddle that fence between your fandom and recognizing you’re not comfortable with the story of Deshaun Watson.”
Even with dozens of sexual misconduct allegations, the Browns traded three first-round picks with the Texans for Watson, then signed him to a 5-year, fully guaranteed $230 million contract, the most guaranteed money in NFL history.
“It’s just like a big ‘screw you,'” Ashley Solis, one of Watson’s accusers, told HBO’s “Real Sports with Bryant Gumbel” following the news of his signing. “That’s what it feels like. That we don’t care. He can run and throw, and that’s what we care about.”
The decision triggered outrage and inspired many to get involved, Greene said, adding that the Cleveland RCC received over $120,000 donations specifically related to Watson.
“For those who are struggling with wanting to speak up for victims but also cheer for the Browns and find a medium can get involved with our work and mission,” she added. “Our place is with the survivors, We believe you, we hear you, we see you. Your stories and your experiences matter.”
‘His punishment is not enough’
While the league has faced scrutiny in the past for its handling of sexual misconduct accusations, this was the NFL’s harshest punishment for someone accused of sexual assault.
The NFL initially asked for a suspension covering its 17-game regular season and playoffs, but Robinson ruled on August 1 that Watson would receive a six-game suspension.
No player accused of non-violent sexual assault, as Watson has been, has received a suspension longer than three games, Robinson said in her ruling, and the most common discipline for domestic or gendered violence and sexual acts is a six-game suspension.
Unlike in the past, however, the NFL pushed for more — appealing the decision and seeking a full-season suspension. NFL commissioner Roger Goodell called Watson’s behavior “egregious” and “predatory.”
When asked why the league continued to seek a harsher punishment for Watson, Goodell said: “Because we’ve seen the evidence. (Robinson) was very clear about the evidence, she reinforced the evidence that there was multiple violations here and they were egregious and it was predatory behavior.”
Later that month, the NFL and NFLPA agreed to suspend Watson for 11 regular season games and fine him $5 million, plus an extra $1 million each from both the league and the Browns to go towards nonprofit organizations working to prevent sexual assault, support survivors and educate youth on healthy relationships.
“We as an organization and as individuals, we have tremendous empathy for the women involved and we have an opportunity to make a difference in this community,” Susan “Dee” Haslam, co-owner of the Browns, said in August.
Watson also underwent “a professional evaluation by behavioral experts” and followed their ” treatment program,” according to the agreement.
Women advocacy groups argue none of that is enough.
The NFL has issued longer suspensions for violations including alleged drug use and gambling — and under his latest contract with the Browns, the suspension will not cost much of his guaranteed money, according to ESPN.
“His punishment is not enough,” Nunes said, arguing that Watson should be banned entirely from the league. “Although they’ve done all this performative work, essentially they’re saying they will choose profit over actually protecting women and survivors.”
Jimmy Haslam, Dee Haslam’s husband and Browns co-owner, said, “People deserve second chances.”
“Is he never supposed to play again? Is he never supposed to be part of society? Does he get no chance to rehabilitate himself? And that’s what we’re going to do,” he said, referring to Watson. “That doesn’t mean we don’t have empathy for people affected and we will continue to do so. We believe that Deshaun Watson deserves a second chance.”
The team’s “refusal to prioritize protecting women sends a disgusting message” to survivors of sexual assault, Nunes said.
“The fact that Watson can continue working, with no real accountability, is outrageous,” she said. “The NFL needs to stop harboring abusers and sexual predators.”
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NEW YORK (AP) — The man charged with fatally striking “Gone Girl” actor Lisa Banes with an electric scooter last year pleaded guilty to manslaughter Wednesday and is expected to be sentenced to one to three years in prison.
Brian Boyd, 27, will be sentenced Nov. 30 in the death of Banes, who was hit by the scooter Boyd was operating as she crossed a New York City street in June 2021.
Banes was hospitalized and died on July 14, 2021, at age 65. She had appeared in movies including “Gone Girl” in 2014 and “Cocktail” in 1988 and on TV shows including “Nashville,” “Madam Secretary,” “Masters of Sex” and “NCIS.”
Boyd, who fled after crashing into Banes, was arrested weeks later. He pleaded guilty Wednesday to second-degree manslaughter and leaving the scene of an incident without reporting,
The sentence promised to Boyd was less than the three to nine years that prosecutors from the Manhattan district attorney’s office had sought.
“Brian Boyd drove recklessly with no regard for pedestrians, fatally striking a beloved actress and New Yorker before speeding off to avoid accountability,” Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg said in a statement. “Lisa Banes will be remembered for her contributions to the rich fabric of New York City through her roles on screen and on Broadway. I offer her friends, family, and the many who loved her during her decades-long career my deepest condolences.”
Boyd’s attorney said she had no comment. | https://www.yourbasin.com/entertainment-news/ap-guilty-plea-in-hit-run-death-of-gone-girl-actor-lisa-banes/ | 2022-09-28 22:50:22 | 0 | https://www.yourbasin.com/entertainment-news/ap-guilty-plea-in-hit-run-death-of-gone-girl-actor-lisa-banes/ |
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Arizona-based First Solar Inc. has selected Alabama as the site of a more than $1 billion factory that will manufacture modules that generate solar power, the company announced Wednesday.
First Solar said in a statement that the plant, to be located in Lawrence County in the Tennessee Valley region, will create more than 700 jobs.
The factory is part of a previously announced plan to increase First Solar’s U.S. manufacturing capacity to more than 10 gigawatts by 2025, the company said. It already has three factories in Ohio, one of which is expected to begin production next year.
First Solar describes itself as the only major solar manufacturer that has headquarters in the United States and is not making components in China. The project will bring the company’s total investment in U.S. manufacturing to more than $4 billion, it said.
A bill signed by President Joe Biden in August will direct spending, tax credits and loans to bolster technology like solar panels; consumer efforts to improve home energy efficiency; emissions-reducing equipment for coal- and gas-powered power plants; and air pollution controls for farms, ports and low-income communities.
First Solar CEO Mark Widmar said that legislation “has firmly placed America on the path to a sustainable energy future” and the new plants will help with the transition toward cleaner energy, which supporters say will help stem climate change.
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Cadillac will enter Formula One in partnership with Andretti Global, marking General Motors’ first foray into the series.
GM and Andretti on Thursday announced the creation of Andretti Cadillac, an F1 team that will be based in the U.S. with a support facility in the U.K., but did not discuss a timeline for entering competition.
“We are thrilled with the prospect of pairing with Andretti Global to form an American F1 team that will help spur even more global interest in the series and the sport,” GM president Mark Reuss said in a statement.
Andretti Global is the parent company of Andretti Autosport, the racing team operated by Michael Andretti, son of the legendary Mario Andretti. Mario Andretti remains the only American to win an F1 title, a feat he achieved with Lotus in 1978. Michael had a less successful F1 career, lasting less than a season with McLaren.
Andretti Autosport currently fields teams in IndyCar and Formula E, and is a partner in Extreme E and Australian Supercars teams. The Andretti family has been looking to expand into F1 for some time, though. In early 2022, Michael Andretti applied to enter the series with a new team in 2024. Prior to that, he had reportedly looked at buying an existing team, possibly Williams, Alfa Romeo, or Haas, the only current U.S.-based team on the grid.
The move to launch a new American F1 team comes as the series, which is owned by U.S.-based Liberty Media, looks to expand its presence in the U.S. In 2022, F1 added a second U.S. race with the Miami Grand Prix, and Las Vegas is scheduled to return to the F1 calendar in 2023.
Andretti and GM last partnered to return Chevrolet to IndyCar racing in 2012, winning the driver, team, and manufacturer titles that year. Andretti has since switched to Honda power for its IndyCar team.
Cadillac’s step up to F1 comes after roughly three decades of stateside sports-car racing, first in the Pirelli World Challenge, then in the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship, where the luxury brand racked up multiple victories and championships with its DPi-V.R Daytona Prototype International racer.
Cadillac is poised to continue in IMSA racing under new regulations with the V-LMDh hybrid prototype, and will also return to the 24 Hours of Le Mans.
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The Miami Dolphins look to stay undefeated as they head to Cincinnati to face off against the Bengals Thursday night. If Tua Tagovailoa plays, this will mark the first ever meeting between the top two quarterbacks selected in the 2020 NFL draft as Joe Burrow was taken by the Bengals.
Tyreek Hill calls out Bengals corner Eli Apple
Following the Dolphins comeback win over the Bills last week, Tyreek Hill was asked about his upcoming match up with the Bengals.
Hill became very animated when learning of the Dolphins match up. He was specifically excited to face off against Bengals cornerback Eli Apple. Hill, probably still feeling the sting of the Bengals knocking his former team out the playoffs last season, called out Apple by saying, “I owe you!”
Once Tyreek Hill was informed the Dolphins are playing the Bengals Thursday, he immediately started talking trash to Eli Apple #Bengals #Dolphins
"I owe you, boy" pic.twitter.com/FYkTa7c9k8
— Yianni Kourakis (@WPBF_Yianni) September 26, 2022
Through three weeks, Hill is third in the NFL in receiving yards with 317.
Dolphins Stars Battling Injuries
The Dolphins had 15 players on the injury report released Wednesday.
One player listed was Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa. He suffered a back injury late in the first half of the Dolphins win against the Bills on Sunday. He finished the game, but it was discovered later that Tagovailoa was dealing with back and ankle discomfort for a majority of the second half on Sunday.
Tagovailoa was a limited participant in practice on Tuesday and Wednesday, and is questionable to play on Thursday.
#Dolphins QB Tua Tagovailoa was officially listed as questionable for Thursday's game against the #Bengals with back and ankle injuries.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) September 28, 2022
Another key Dolphin listed on the injury report is star wide receiver Jaylen Waddle. He is dealing with a groin injury and was a limited participant in practice on Tuesday and Wednesday. Waddle is currently listed as questionable for Thursday’s game.
It would be a huge blow to the Fins offense if Waddle is unable to play, as he is currently second in the NFL in receiving yards with 342.
Although seven Dolphins are listed as questionable, coach Mike McDaniel expects “most, if not all,” to play Thursday in Cincinnati.
Long Dolphins injury report, but HC Mike McDaniel said Tuesday he anticipated most (if not all) of players listed as questionable here to play.
Bengals RT La’el Collins is questionable but he has been playing thru his back injury. Cincy will be without D.J. Reader for some time pic.twitter.com/qGhI7w90B0
— Cameron Wolfe (@CameronWolfe) September 28, 2022
McDaniel’s early success
In Mike McDaniel’s first three games as the Dolphins head coach he has already made a significant impact.
He started by defeating two Super Bowl winning head coaches in Bill Belichick and John Harbaugh. Then he proceeded to take down the Buffalo Bills, who have absolutely owned the Dolphins in recent years.
It doesn’t get any easier from here, as the Dolphins travel to Cincinnati to take on the defending AFC champions on Thursday night.
Mike McDaniel and Jimmy Johnson are the only Dolphins coaches to ever start 3-0
— Joe Schad (@schadjoe) September 25, 2022
A win Thursday would mark the Dolphins first 4-0 start since 1995.
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WHO issues cough syrup alert in Cameroon
The World Health Organisation (WHO) on Wednesday issued an alert regarding a batch of contaminated cough syrup sold in Cameroon, noting that it contained unacceptable amounts of contaminant chemicals.
According to the WHO for the region of Africa, the stated active ingredients of Naturcold syrup are listed as paracetamol, phenylephrine hydrochloride and chlorpheniramine maleate — a combination used to relieve symptoms associated with the common cold, flu and allergic rhinitis.
The cough syrup was analysed in a WHO-contracted laboratory after samples from Cameroon were made available last month.
As a result of the analysis, as much as 28.6% diethylene glycol was detected in the syrup. The acceptable limit is no more than 0.10%. Diethylene glycol is normally used as a solvent, but can be illicitly put in medicine as a cheap alternative to more expensive ingredients.
Tainted cough syrup especially dangerous for children
According to WHO, Diethylene glycol is toxic to humans and can prove fatal.. The alert declared the product to be unsafe, especially in children, as it may result in serious injury or death.
Other side effects may include abdominal pain, vomiting, diarrhea, inability to pass urine, headache, altered mental state and acute kidney injury which may lead to death.
The product packaging lists Fraken International (England) as a manufacturer, but the United Kingdom national regulatory authority has confirmed that no such company exists in the UK, Reuters news agency reported.
"Inquires are still underway to determine the origin of the product," the WHO said, adding that the product may have authorizations in other countries.
More than 300 children died from contaminated cough syrup in the Gambia, Uzbekistan and Indonesia in 2022.
Reuters contributed to this report
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Bruce Pearl basked in one last opportunity Tuesday to lavish praise on All-Americans Jabari Smith and Walker Kessler in advance of Thursday’s NBA Draft.
“Jabari and Walker will be great ambassadors,” Pearl, the ultimate Auburn ambassador, said about his star players. “They had great experiences on and off the court, with the student body, generally speaking, with the other athletes on campus. They’ve got friends on every team.”
Several publications project Smith in the top 3 of the draft. He dazzled crowds at the newly-named Neville Arena with his unique combination of three-point shooting and play inside the paint. Smith is a rare scorer that can get buckets anywhere on the court.
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Kessler led the nation in blocks and was the Naismith 2022 Defensive Player of the Year. Pearl believes Kessler should be a first-rounder despite him dropping on many published draft boards.
“I think he’s going to be a good NBA 3-point shooter. He’s going to be somebody you can stick out there in a corner, and you better guard him—along the lines of a (Brook) Lopez,” Pearl told reporters via Zoom. “So, I’m excited about that. He’s going to have to shoot a better percentage, but he will because the first thing you got to do is be willing to take the shot, get your feet ready, the ball ready, your mind ready—and Walker has already had that transition.”
Walker and Smith comprised one of the best frontcourt combos in college basketball. The duo often stayed late after practice to work on their craft, creating intriguing matchups between 6′10 Smith and 7′1 Kessler. Pearl looks forward to a day when the pair might play against each other in an NBA game.
I think that would be a very healthy one-on-one. I really do, Pearl said before giving a little strategy on how they’d guard each other.
“Jabari would take Walker as far away from the basket as he could,” Pearl said. And if Walker were smart, he’d press up on Jabari and not let him shoot that jump shot no matter where he was and then see what happens to have a fighting chance at challenging him at the rim. That’d be a fun matchup.”
Auburn and Pearl will move on as Kessler and Smith depart from the NBA, but the memories of their electric season will remain on the Plains.
“Those guys are humble, they’re hungry, they’re both incredibly hard-working, and they both love Auburn. They loved their time here at Auburn,” Pearl said. “They’re both going to be great ambassadors for Auburn. They both did it the right way. They both regularly did the things that God might bless consistently. They were great teammates, they wanted to win championships, and they did.”
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WATCH: Three Serene Wyoming Moose Caught On Video
The Moose is the second-largest land mammal in North America (second only to the American Bison). They can be 5 - 7 feet tall and weigh up to 1,500 lb and their massive antlers can be 4 - 5 feet wide and weigh 25 - 30 pounds.
But, many Wyomingites have never seen a Moose, or if they have it was likely from a distance.
Why is that? After all, with an animal that's so huge, you would think that they are easy to spot.
There are two reasons why you may have never seen a Moose in Wyoming.
First, the Moose population in Wyoming is relatively small, there are less than 15,000 Moose in Wyoming, and less than 200 are thought to be in the Yellowstone Area.
Secondly, Moose tend to hang out in areas that are not easy to find. They prefer forested high altitude areas that have easy access to water, and specifically, they tend to enjoy swampy areas.
This brings me to a video I found on Twitter of three Moose serenely hanging out along Wagonhound Creek on the North Side of the Snowy Range.
David Willms @david_willms is a staff member of the National Wildlife Federation and an adjunct professor and he shared a video he took while out in the mountains.
How cool was that video?
I myself have only seen Moose in the wild a few times in my 20-plus years living in Wyoming, and I've never seen more than one at a time.
I appreciate it when others share their amazing experiences with Wyoming wildlife so we can ALL enjoy them.
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JAKARTA, Aug. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- On August 8th, Chinese automaker Wuling celebrated the Indonesian production rollout of its first global electric vehicle, the Air ev (right-hand drive version). This marks an important milestone for Wuling New Energy in global outreach as it achieves one million production models. Mr. Airlangga Hartarto, Coordinating Minister of Economic Affairs, and Mr. Agus Gumiwang Kartasasmita, Minister of Industry, Indonesia, together with Chinese ambassador to Indonesia Lu Kang, attended this launching ceremony.
Based in China, Wuling New Energy has sold more than 1 million vehicles in 5 years, marking it the leading new energy automobile company in worldwide which reached this target the fastest. Joining the global market push, the Air ev will accelerate expansion in global markets, with the first stop in Indonesia. Moving forward, the Air ev will enter India, Egypt, and more regions around the world, asserting China's status as a leader in smart automotive manufacturing.
The Air ev rollout aligns with the 'blue ocean' market focus of the Chinese "Belt and Road" initiative and acts to represent China's strengths in intelligent manufacturing. As the best-selling Chinese car brand in Indonesia, the Indonesian government noted the great importance of the development of Wuling. In preparation for the global launch, the Air ev will be on display at the Indonesian International Auto Show on August 11th.
Garnering international recognition and praise, the Air ev is set to upgrade the world's perception of "Made in China." In November 2022, the G20 summit will be opened in Bali, Indonesia, and due to its superior-quality travel experience and commitment to environmental sustainability, the Air ev has been chosen as the official vehicle for the 2022 G20 Summit. Wuling will demonstrate the innovative achievements of China's intelligent manufacturing on a global stage, adding value to the summit to be a complete success.
Wuling New Energy drives development with innovation. The company is set to make every effort to advance on its overseas activities, continuing to bring high-quality new energy vehicles and service experiences to global car owners whilst demonstrating the high-tech capabilities of "Made in China."
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Founded in 2002, SGMW owns two high valued Chinese car brands, "Wuling" and "Baojun". At present, SGMW has five major production bases: Liuzhou Hexi Headquarters, Liuzhou Baojun Base, Qingdao Branch, Chongqing Branch, and PT SGMW. In 2021, SGMW sold 1,760,176 units, up by 13.5 percent year-on-year, making it not only the No. 1 national car brand in terms of sales volume, but also has been well-recognized by more than 25.5 million customers. SGMW exported 145,550 units/set of vehicles and spare parts in 2021, covering more than 40 countries and areas, like Central and South America, Africa, Middle East and Southeast Asia.
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FDA's advisers back plan to simplify COVID-19 vaccinations
The U.S. is poised to make COVID-19 vaccinations more like a yearly flu shot, a major shift in strategy despite a long list of questions about how to best protect against a still rapidly mutating virus.
The Food and Drug Administration asked its scientific advisers Thursday to help lay the groundwork for switching to once-a-year boosters for most Americans ― and how and when to periodically update the shots’ recipe.
“This is a consequential meeting to determine if we’ve reached the point in the pandemic that allows for simplifying the use of current COVID-19 vaccines,” said FDA’s Dr. David Kaslow.
The advisory panel mostly agreed with the FDA's approach.
COVID-19 vaccines have saved millions of lives and booster doses continue to help the most vulnerable even as more contagious variants have popped up. But protection does wane and the shots don’t fend off milder infections for long.
And people are tired of getting vaccinated. While more than 80% of the U.S. population has had at least one COVID-19 shot, only 16% of those eligible for the latest boosters ― so-called bivalent doses updated to better match more recent virus strains ― have gotten one.
That makes for tough decisions on how to move forward: Who really needs another shot, how often and what kind?
“We’re still protected against severe disease, thank goodness,” even after the latest mutated omicron strains cropped up, noted FDA adviser Dr. Paul Offit, a vaccine expert at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia.
The first step: The FDA advisory panel voted unanimously that people should get the same vaccine formula whether they're receiving their initial vaccinations or a booster. Today, Americans get one formula based on the original coronavirus strain that emerged in 2020 for their first two or three doses — and their latest booster is a combination shot made by Pfizer or Moderna that adds omicron protection.
The FDA would have to decide how to phase in that change.
But “this isn't only a convenience thing" to ease confusion about different kinds of shots, said Dr. Archana Chatterjee, dean of Chicago Medical School. Since the original coronavirus strain has disappeared, “moving towards the strains that are circulating is very important.”
Who needs another shot and when sparked more debate.
Looking ahead, the FDA said most Americans should do fine if they get a once-a-year booster targeted to the newest variants in the fall. The agency asked if some people might need two doses -- adults with weakened immune systems and very young children who’ve never been previously vaccinated. That’s similar to how youngsters get their first-ever flu vaccination.
But more data is needed to show exactly who might need two yearly doses — such as a careful count of who still gets hospitalized with COVID-19 despite being up-to-date with today's vaccinations, Offit said.
“Only then can we really best make the decision about who gets vaccinated with what and when," he said.
Nor is it clear that younger, healthier people would need a COVID-19 booster every year.
“It's hard to say it's going to be annual at this point,” said Harvard's Dr. Eric Rubin.
Fall might not even be the best time to boost, something that would depend on when infections start rising and how long a booster’s protection might last, said FDA adviser Dr. Arthur Reingold of the University of California, Berkeley.
Unlike flu which in the U.S. circulates mostly during late fall and winter, COVID-19 waves have occurred year-round.
As for the recipe, the FDA's plan is to call its advisory panel for another meeting in late May or early June to decide if the vaccine recipe needs tweaking — including which virus strain to target and whether it should be a single-strain or multi-strain shot. Pfizer and Moderna said that would give enough time to produce needed doses by fall while a third manufacturer, Novavax, urged an earlier start to any recipe change.
Also Thursday, U.S. officials updated how they're tracking that the newest COVID-19 boosters are safe. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention spotted a possible warning signal that seniors getting Pfizer's updated booster might have a slightly higher risk of stroke. But FDA safety expert Richard Forshee said data from Medicare and multiple other health systems — including in other countries — found no sign of trouble, leading the government to conclude it's unlikely the red flag was real. | https://www.detroitnews.com/story/news/nation/2023/01/27/fdas-advisers-back-plan-to-simplify-covid-19-vaccinations/69847300007/ | 2023-01-27 14:46:41 | 0 | https://www.detroitnews.com/story/news/nation/2023/01/27/fdas-advisers-back-plan-to-simplify-covid-19-vaccinations/69847300007/ |
WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. is finalizing a massive package of military aid for Ukraine that U.S. officials say is likely to total as much as $2.6 billion. It’s expected to include for the first time nearly 100 Stryker combat vehicles and at least 50 Bradley armored vehicles to allow Ukrainian forces to move more quickly and securely on the front lines in the war with Russia — but not the tanks that Ukraine has sought.
The officials said the numbers could change as the Biden administration goes through final deliberations on the package. An announcement is expected this week when defense leaders from the U.S., Europe and other regions gather in Germany to discuss military support for Ukraine. The aid is also expected to include thousands of rounds of ammunition, including rockets for air defense systems.
The officials spoke on condition of anonymity because the aid has not yet been made public.
The decision to send the Strykers, which could be delivered within weeks, comes on the heels of announcements by the British to send Ukraine battle tanks, which have long been sought by Ukrainian leaders. The Strykers and Bradleys are armored personnel carriers.
Under Secretary of Defense for Policy Colin Kahl told reporters Wednesday that a new phase of the war is shaping up as Russia gets more deeply entrenched, and that Ukraine will need mechanized infantry to break through those lines.
“The Russians are really digging in. They’re digging in. They’re digging trenches, they’re putting in these dragon’s teeth, laying mines. They’re really trying to fortify that that FLOT, that forward line of troops,” Kahl said. “To enable the Ukrainians to break through given Russian defenses, the emphasis has been shifted to enabling them to combine fire and maneuver in a way that will prove to be more effective.”
Speaking at the World Economic Forum meeting in Davos, Switzerland, on Wednesday, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy told political leaders that Western supplies of weapons must outpace Russia’s attacks, urging the world to move faster because “tragedies are outpacing life; the tyranny is outpacing democracy.”
The Stryker can transport a full squad of nine infantry troops and a crew of two. It is equipped with a 30 mm gun, a machine gun and/or a grenade launcher, and can travel up to 60 miles per hour (nearly 100 kilometers per hour). It runs on eight wheels, which makes it more nimble, speedy and fuel efficient than the Bradley.
The first shipment of 50 Bradleys was announced two weeks ago. Known as a “tank-killer” because of the anti-tank missile it can fire, the Bradley runs on tracks, making it more useful in muddy terrain than the Stryker.
The two vehicles serve different purposes. The Bradley brings more firepower but carries fewer troops. The more lightly armored Stryker, because it is wheeled, can move a lot faster on paved roads, meaning it can get infantry squadrons into the fight faster.
Ukraine has for months sought to be supplied with heavier tanks, including the U.S. Abrams and the German Leopard 2 tanks, but Western leaders have been treading carefully. The United Kingdom announced last week that it will send Challenger 2 tanks to Ukraine, but the U.S. and Germany have held off.
Kahl said the M1 Abrams has complex maintenance needs and may not be the best fit.
“The Abrams tank is a very complicated piece of equipment. It’s expensive, it’s hard to train on. It has a jet engine, I think it’s about three gallons to the mile of jet fuel. It is not the easiest system to maintain. It may or may not be the right system,” Kahl told reporters.
“One of the things that Secretary (Lloyd) Austin has been very focused on is that we should not be providing the Ukrainians systems they can’t repair, they can’t sustain, and they and that they over the long term can’t afford, because it’s not helpful.”
Poland has expressed readiness to provide a company of Leopard tanks. But, Polish President Andrzej Duda stressed during his recent visit to the Ukrainian city of Lviv that Poland would only do so as part of a larger international coalition of tank aid to Kyiv.
German officials have conveyed their hesitance to allow allies to give Ukraine the German-made Leopards unless the U.S. also sends Ukraine the Abrams, according to a U.S. official who was not authorized to comment and spoke on the condition of anonymity.
Poland and the Czech Republic have provided Soviet-era T-72 tanks to Ukrainian forces, and France has said it would send AMX-10 RC armored combat vehicles to Ukraine, designated “light tanks” in French.
The influx of tanks and armored carriers comes as Ukraine faces intense combat in eastern Ukraine around the city of Bakhmut and the nearby salt mining town of Soledar. The battles are expected to intensify in the spring.
In addition to the Bradleys, the previous U.S. aid package included 100 M113 armored personnel carriers and 55 mine-resistant ambush protected vehicles, or MRAPS. Those types of armored carriers, along with the Strykers, will better protect Ukrainian troops who are fighting a brutal campaign against Wagner forces, made up in large part of convicts from Russian prisons.
The U.S. Army has a large number of Strykers available to send. Just last year, the Army announced plans to convert its Stryker brigade combat team in Alaska to a more mobile, infantry unit better suited for frigid arctic regions.
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Associated Press writers Tara Copp and Aamer Madhani contributed to this report. Baldor reported from Brussels. | https://www.wric.com/news/politics/ap-strykers-bradleys-likely-in-huge-us-aid-package-for-ukraine/ | 2023-01-19 11:54:35 | 1 | https://www.wric.com/news/politics/ap-strykers-bradleys-likely-in-huge-us-aid-package-for-ukraine/ |
Key Takeaways:
- Largest clinical trial to investigate whether a hearing loss treatment intervention can reduce risk of cognitive decline.
- In the study, in a subgroup of older adults with hearing loss who were at higher risk of cognitive decline, using hearing aids for three years cut cognitive decline in half.
AMSTERDAM, July 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Results from the Aging and Cognitive Health Evaluation in Elders (ACHIEVE) study, the largest randomized, controlled clinical trial of hearing aids for reducing long-term cognitive decline in older adults, were reported for the first time at the Alzheimer's Association International Conference® (AAIC®) 2023, in Amsterdam, Netherlands, and online.
While the results were negative in the total study population, the hearing intervention slowed cognitive decline in older adults with mild to moderate hearing loss by 48% in a pre-specified segment of the study population consisting of the 238 people participating in an ongoing observational study of heart health. The findings from the ACHIEVE study were simultaneously published in The Lancet.
The ACHIEVE study is a randomized trial of older adults aged 70-84 with untreated hearing loss who were free from substantial cognitive impairment, conducted at four U.S. sites. 977 total participants were recruited from two study populations: 238 adults participating in the Atherosclerosis Risk in Communities (ARIC) study, and 739 healthy community volunteers newly recruited to the study.
According to the researchers, at the start of the trial, all study participants generally had mild to moderate hearing loss very typical of older adults, but no substantial cognitive impairment.
The three-year intervention included use of hearing aids, a hearing "toolkit" to assist with self-management, and ongoing instruction and counseling with an audiologist. The comparison group health education control group had talk sessions with a health educator about chronic disease prevention. The total study population was analyzed, hearing intervention versus health education control; the ARIC and community subgroups were also analyzed in this manner. The primary endpoint was three-year change in a comprehensive neurocognitive testing battery, which included procedures to help ensure that hearing loss would not affect the results.
The results of the comparison of hearing intervention versus control in the total study population were negative, as was the community population comparison of hearing intervention versus control. The most interesting result was the comparison of the ARIC subgroup hearing intervention versus control, in which a 48% slowing of cognitive decline was observed.
The researchers noted that the participants from the ARIC study had more risk factors for cognitive decline, lower baseline cognitive scores, and a faster rate of three-year cognitive decline during the study than the others.
"The positive results with the hearing intervention in the ARIC subgroup analysis are encouraging and warrant further investigation," said Maria C. Carrillo, Ph.D., Alzheimer's Association chief science officer. "Previous research has identified hearing loss as potentially the single largest dementia risk factor that can be addressed or modified with existing tools that remain underutilized."
The ACHIEVE researchers cite hearing loss as present in 65% of adults over age 60. Identifying dementia prevention strategies that can be implemented globally is an urgent priority.
"The hearing intervention had a significant effect on reducing cognitive change within three years in the population of older adults in the study who are at increased risk for cognitive decline," said Frank Lin, M.D., Ph.D., of Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and Bloomberg School of Public Health, and co-primary investigator of the ACHIEVE study. "Hearing loss is very treatable in later life, which makes it an important public health target to reduce risk of cognitive decline and dementia, along with other dementia risk factors such as less education in early life, high blood pressure, social isolation and physical inactivity."
"The encouraging subgroup results are consistent with our understanding that strategies to reduce cognitive decline and dementia risk will likely need to affect more than one pathway to be successful. The Alzheimer's Association's ongoing U.S. POINTER Study is taking that approach through targeting multiple risk factors at the same time in a diverse, representative study population," Carrillo said.
Findings from the ACHIEVE study suggest that older adults at increased risk for cognitive decline and dementia who also have hearing loss may benefit the most from this hearing intervention within three years. According to the ACHIEVE researchers, the hearing intervention may slow down decline in thinking and memory by making listening easier for the brain, or by helping people remain more socially and physically active.
"In both the ARIC group and the new group of community volunteers, we also found that the hearing intervention improved communication abilities, social functioning and loneliness," Lin said. "Until we know more, we recommend for general health and well-being that older adults have their hearing checked regularly and any hearing issues properly addressed."
More research is needed to investigate how the hearing aids and counseling provided the cognitive benefit, and to understand the longer-term benefits of the hearing intervention.
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Drier air limits rain from developing across New Mexico through Friday. Moisture begins returning this weekend with more active weather on the way next week.
Much drier air has moved into New Mexico today. This has stopped rain from developing across almost the entire state. A few isolated showers developed along the Colorado state line. This dry weather will stick around into Friday, but cloud cover will continue to increase from the southwest; a sign of increasing upper level moisture into the state.
The increase in upper level moisture Friday will combine with an upper level disturbance that will pass north of the state this weekend. This will bring isolated rain and thunderstorm chances Saturday and Sunday afternoon, mainly around the Four Corners and northern and western New Mexico. An isolated rain chance may be possible in Albuquerque Saturday afternoon, and there is a very small chance for an isolated storm Sunday afternoon. For Balloon Fiesta, winds in the morning both Saturday and Sunday should allow for a successful Mass Ascension. While gusty winds in the evening could put a damper on some of those events, but winds should taper off around sunset.
Next week will be much more active. Another surge of moisture will move into New Mexico by Tuesday, along with another upper level disturbance. These will combine with a backdoor cold front in the middle of the week to bring daily chances for scattered showers and thunderstorms across a large area of the state through the end of next week. Something to keep an eye on for Balloon Fiesta. There will still be windows in the morning next week where balloons will be able to fly. | https://www.krqe.com/weather/video-forecast/rain-chances-begin-to-return-this-weekend/ | 2022-09-30 04:31:34 | 0 | https://www.krqe.com/weather/video-forecast/rain-chances-begin-to-return-this-weekend/ |
VANCOUVER, BC , Nov. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Aris Mining Corporation ("Aris Mining" or the "Company") (TSX: ARIS) (OTCQX: TPRFF) announces updated mineral resource and reserve estimates and a Preliminary Feasibility Study ("PFS") for the Marmato expansion project, effective June 30, 2022 (the "2022 PFS"), which includes significant growth and refinement over the PFS completed in March 2020 (the "2020 PFS").
Neil Woodyer, CEO of Aris Mining, commented: "We are very pleased with the results of the 2022 PFS which includes an updated Marmato Lower Mine construction capital estimate of $280 million, that will be partially funded from $122 million of remaining committed stream financing, for a net construction funding amount of $158 million. Compared to the 2020 PFS, we have increased measured and indicated mineral resources by 47% to 6.0 million ounces of gold, the mineral reserves by 57% to 3.2 million ounces, and, at the base case $1,600 gold price, the project NPV5% is $341 million and the project IRR is 30%. Following construction of the new Lower Mine and based on the current mineral reserve, the Marmato mine is expected to deliver average production of 162,000 ounces per year over a nearly 20-year mine life at AISC of US$1,0031/oz, as shown in Figure 1.
"We are nearing completion of the process to amend the existing environmental permits at Marmato to facilitate the expansion, and we plan to quickly enter the construction phase of the Lower Mine expansion project. On November 3, 2022 the Marmato Plan de Trabajos y Obras or PTO was approved by the Agencia Nacional de Minería as a progressive step toward fully permitting the expansion project."
Highlights of the 2022 PFS for the Marmato Expansion
The Marmato expansion project includes the development of a new underground mine and 4,000 tonne per day (tpd) processing facility to add to the current 1,250 tpd Upper Mine. Total recovered gold ounces are estimated at 3.0 million. The deposit remains open at depth and along strike, and has a high expansion potential from future underground drilling programs. The construction capital is estimated at $280 million as detailed in Table 3, and the project economics presented in Table 1 are inclusive of the stream financing, where for upfront deposits of $53 million received and $122 million to be received during construction, Wheaton Precious Metals International (WPMI) purchases metals at reduced prices.
Table 1: 2022 PFS - Marmato Project Economics1
Marmato Optimization and Project Management
Following the mineral resource estimate (MRE) effective June 30, 2021 and announced in November 2021 that demonstrated significant growth over the previous MRE prepared for the 2020 PFS2, the Marmato mine has been thoroughly reviewed and the results have been incorporated into the 2022 PFS. The Company and its consultants are currently finalizing the 2022 PFS technical report in accordance with NI 43-101 and the Company expects to file the report on SEDAR and the Company's website in November 2022.
Following cost and business risk studies, optimizations and updates were made to the overall development strategy including:
- Selecting a contractor-mining approach for the Lower Mine over the previous owner-operator approach, which enhances scalability and accelerates the development timeline while reducing initial capital requirements;
- Relocating the underground crusher to the surface and eliminating the underground conveyor systems, thereby improving operational flexibility with some increase in operating costs;
- Designing the dry-stack tailings facilities for the increased volumes realized from the extended mine life; and
- The cost estimates for the economic analysis now include annualized capital expenditures for the processing plant and other infrastructure, a distinction between fixed and variable costs, and better consideration for the effects of taxation and the stream financing.
Table 2 provides highlights of the 2022 PFS, and a comparison to the 2020 PFS, which includes an increased mine life of 20 years (previously 14 years) and life of mine gold production of 3.0 million ounces (previously 1.9 million ounces).
Table 2: 2022 PFS Highlights and Comparison to the 2020 PFS
Table 3 – Marmato Lower Mine Project Capital Cost Summary
The Upper Mine operations are supported by fully developed site infrastructure. Ore mined from the Upper Mine by conventional cut and fill and long hole stoping is processed in the existing 1,250 tpd processing facility using three stage crushing, ball mill grinding, gravity concentration, flotation, flotation and gravity concentrate regrind, cyanidation of the flotation and gravity concentrates, and Merrill Crowe precipitation and smelting to produce a gold-silver doré. Optimizations have been underway during 2022 to increase metallurgical recoveries and the processing rate to 1,250 tpd from 1,100 tpd.
The major new project facilities for the Lower Mine will include the mine portal, crusher, stockpiles, processing facility, two dry stack tailings storage facilities, mining services, accommodation, access roads, power and water management and distribution facilities, and office buildings. The overall timeline for project construction is estimated to be 2.5 years and Aris Mining plans to manage procurement and construction.
The new Lower Mine porphyry style mineralization will be mined using long hole stoping with paste backfill at a targeted mining rate of 4,000 tpd following a quick ramp up period. Ore will be hauled up a new decline to the new Lower Mine processing plant approximately three km by road from the Lower Mine. The new processing plant, designed by Ausenco Engineering, includes 4,000 tpd capacity two-stage crushing, semi-autogenous and ball mill grinding, gravity concentration, cyanidation of the gravity tailings, a carbon in pulp circuit, and electrowinning and refining to produce a gold-silver doré. Metal recoveries are estimated at 95.0% for gold and 57.0% for silver.
2022 Mineral Resource Estimate Update and Comparison to the 2020 PFS
The table below summarizes the updated MRE effective June 30, 2022 and a comparison to the 2020 MRE included in the 2020 PFS. The full break down of the 2022 MRE is provided after the comparison tables.
Notes: Mineral resource estimates were prepared under the supervision of, or were reviewed by, Pamela De Mark, P.Geo, Senior Vice President Technical Services of Aris Mining, who is a Qualified Person as defined by National Instrument NI 43-101. Mineral resources are not mineral reserves and do not have demonstrated economic viability. Mineral resource estimates are reported inclusive of mineral reserves. Totals may not add due to rounding. The 2022 MRE was estimated using a gold price of US$1,700 per ounce and the 2020 MRE was estimated using US$1,500 per ounce.
2022 Mineral Reserve Estimate Update and Comparison to the 2020 PFS
The table below summarizes the updated mineral reserve estimate effective June 30, 2022 and a comparison to the PFS mineral reserve estimate effective March 17, 2020. The full break down of the 2022 mineral reserve estimate is shown below this comparison table.
Notes: The mineral reserve estimates were prepared under the supervision of, or were reviewed by, Pamela De Mark, P.Geo, Senior Vice President Technical Services of Aris Mining, who is a Qualified Person as defined by National Instrument NI 43-101. Totals may not add due to rounding. The 2022 mineral reserve was estimated using a gold price of US$1,500 per ounce and the 2020 mineral reserve was estimated using US$1,400 per ounce.
Marmato Mine Mineral Resources, effective June 30, 2022
Notes:
- Measured and Indicated mineral resources are inclusive of mineral reserves.
- Mineral resources are not mineral reserves and have no demonstrated economic viability.
- The mineral resource estimate was prepared by Benjamin Parsons, MSc, of SRK, who is a Qualified Person as defined by National Instrument 43-101. Mr. Parsons has reviewed and verified the drilling, sampling, assaying, and QAQC protocols and results, and is of the opinion that the sample recovery, preparation, analyses, and security protocols used for the mineral resource estimate are reliable for that purpose.
- Totals may not add up due to rounding.
- Mineral resources are reported above a cut-off grade of 1.8 g/t Au for the Upper Mine and 1.3 g/t Au for the Lower Mine. The cut-off grades are based on a metal price of US$1,700 per ounce of gold, and gold recoveries of 90% for the Upper Mine and 95% for the Lower Mine.
- The Upper Mine is defined as the current operating mine levels above the 950 m elevation and the Lower Mine is defined as below the 950 m elevation.
- There are no known environmental, permitting, legal, title, taxation, socio-economic, marketing, political, or other relevant factors that could materially affect the mineral resources.
Marmato Mine Mineral Reserves, effective June 30, 2022
Notes:
- The Upper Mine mineral reserve estimate was prepared by Anton Chan, BEng, M.Sc., P.Eng, MMSAQP and the Lower Mine mineral reserve estimate was prepared by Joanna Poeck, BEng Mining, SME-RM, MMSAQP, both of whom are Qualified Persons as defined by NI 43-101.
- All figures are rounded to reflect the relative accuracy of the estimate. Totals may not add up due to rounding. Mineral Resources are reported inclusive of the Mineral Reserves.
- Upper Mine mineral reserves are reported above a cut-off grade of 2.05 g/t Au and Lower Mine mineral reserves are reported above a cut-off grade of 1.62 g/t. The cut-off grades are based on a metal price of US$1,500 per ounce of gold, gold recoveries of 90% for the Upper Mine and 95% for the Lower Mine, and costs of US$89 per tonne for the Upper Mine and US$74.3 per tonne for the Lower Mine.
- There are no known environmental, permitting, legal, title, taxation, socio-economic, marketing, political, or other relevant factors that could materially affect the mineral reserves.
Qualified Person and Technical Disclosure
The technical information in this news release was reviewed and approved by Pamela De Mark, P.Geo, Senior Vice President, Technical Services of Aris Mining, who is a Qualified Person as defined by NI 43-101.
Scientific and technical information concerning the 2020 Marmato PFS is summarized, derived, or extracted from the Marmato Technical Report entitled "Revised NI 43-101 Technical Report Pre-Feasibility Study Marmato Project Colombia" dated September 18, 2020 with an effective date of March 17, 2020. The 2020 Marmato PFS was prepared by Ben Parsons, MSc, MAusIMM (CP), Eric J. Olin, MSc Metallurgy, MBA, SME-RM, MAusIMM, Fernando Rodrigues, BS Mining, MBA, MAusIMM, MMSAQP, Jeff Osborn, BEng Mining, MMSAQP, Joanna Poeck, BEng Mining, SME-RM, MMSAQP, Fredy Henriquez, MS Eng, SME, ISRM, Breese Burnley, P.E., Cristian A Pereira Farias, SME-RM, David Hoekstra, BS, PE, NCEES, SME-RM, David Bird, PG, SME-RM, Mark Allan Willow, MSc, CEM, SME-RM, and Tommaso Roberto Raponi, P.Eng, each of whom is independent of Aris Mining within the meaning of NI 43-101 and is a "Qualified Person" as such term is defined in NI 43-101.
About Aris Mining
Aris Mining is a Canadian company led by an executive team with a track record of creating value through building globally relevant mining companies. In Colombia, Aris Mining operates several high-grade underground mines at its Segovia Operations and the Marmato Mine, which together produced 230,000 ounces of gold in 2021. Aris Mining also operates the Soto Norte joint venture, where environmental licensing is advancing to develop a new underground gold, silver and copper mine. In Guyana, Aris Mining is advancing the Toroparu Project, a gold/copper project with expected average gold production of 225,000 per year over the life of mine. Aris Mining plans to pursue acquisition and other growth opportunities to unlock value creation from scale and diversification.
Aris Mining promotes the formalization of small-scale mining as this process enables all miners to operate in a legal, safe and responsible manner that protects them and the environment.
Additional information on Aris Mining can be found at www.aris-mining.com and www.sedar.com.
Cautionary Language
This news release contains "forward-looking information" or forward-looking statements" within the meaning of Canadian securities legislation. All statements included herein, other than statements of historical fact, including without limitation statements relating to the results of the 2022 PFS, the expected production and life of mine at the Marmato operation following construction of the Lower Mine, the timing of the environmental permitting process and entry into the construction process, the expected timing for the filing of the 2022 PFS, Lower Mine project construction details and timeline, the expected production at the Toroparu Project and the Company's plans and strategies are forward-looking. Generally, the forward-looking information and forward looking statements can be identified by the use of forward looking terminology such as "plans", "expects" or "does not expect", "is expected", "budget", "scheduled", "estimates", "forecasts", "intends", "anticipates" or "does not anticipate", "will continue" or "believes", or variations of such words and phrases or state that certain actions, events or results "may", "could", "would", "might" or "will be taken", "occur" or "be achieved". Statements concerning mineral resource estimates may also be deemed to constitute forward looking information to the extent that they involve estimates of the mineralization that will be encountered. The material factors or assumptions used to develop forward looking information or statements are disclosed throughout this presentation.
Forward looking information and forward looking statements, while based on management's best estimates and assumptions, are subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause the actual results, level of activity, performance or achievements of Aris Mining to be materially different from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking information or forward looking statements, including but not limited to: the success of business integration, the ability of the Company's management team to successfully integrate with the current operations, the Company's ability to generate sufficient cash flow from operations and capital markets to meet its future obligations, no significant disruption affecting operations, whether due to labour disruptions, supply disruptions, power disruptions, damage to equipment or otherwise, the viability, economically and otherwise, of developing the Toroparu Project, risks related to international operations, risks related to general economic conditions, actual results of current exploration activities; changes in project parameters as plans continue to be refined; fluctuations in prices of metals including gold; the ability to convert mineral resources to mineral reserves; fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates or interest rates and stock market volatility, increases in market prices of mining consumables, risks associated with holding derivative instruments (such as credit risks, market liquidity risk and mark-to-market risk), possible variations in mineral reserves, grade or recovery rates; failure of plant, equipment or processes to operate as anticipated; changes in national and local government legislation, taxation, controls, regulations, regulations and political or economic developments in Canada or Colombia, accidents and operations, labour disputes, title disputes, claims and limitations on insurance coverage and other risks of the mining industry; delays in obtaining governmental approvals including obtaining required environmental and other licenses, or in the completion of development or construction activities, changes in national and local government regulation of mining operations, tax rules and regulations, and political and economic developments in countries in which the Company operates, as well as those factors discussed in the section entitled "Risk Factors" in Aris Mining's most recent AIF available on SEDAR at www.sedar.com.
Although Aris Mining has attempted to identify important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in forward-looking information and forward-looking statements, there may be other factors that cause results not to be as anticipated, estimated or intended. There can be no assurance that such information or statements will prove to be accurate, as actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such information or statements. The Company has and continues to disclose in its Management's Discussion and Analysis and other publicly filed documents, changes to material factors or assumptions underlying the forward-looking information and forward-looking statements and to the validity of the information, in the period the changes occur. The forward-looking statements and forward-looking information are made as of the date hereof and Aris Mining disclaims any obligation to update any such factors or to publicly announce the result of any revisions to any of the forward-looking statements or forward-looking information contained herein to reflect future results. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements and information.
The Toroparu Preliminary Economic Assessment is preliminary in nature and is based on numerous assumptions and includes inferred mineral resources. The inferred mineral resources are considered too speculative geologically to have economic considerations applied to them that would enable them to be categorized as mineral reserves, and there is no certainty that the Preliminary Economic Assessment will be realized. Scientific and technical information concerning Toroparu is summarized, derived, or extracted from the Toroparu Technical Report entitled "Revised NI 43-101 Technical Report and Preliminary Economic Assessment for the Toroparu Gold Project, Upper Puruni River Region of Western Guyana" dated February 4, 2022 with an effective date of December 1, 2021. The Toroparu Technical Report was prepared by Glen Kuntz, P. Geo., Brian Wissent, P.Eng, Daniel Yang, P.Eng, Ben Peacock, P.Eng, Kurt Boyko, P.Eng, Fernando Rodrigues, MMSAQP, and David Willms, P.Eng, each of whom is independent of GCM within the meaning of NI 43-101 and is a "Qualified Person" as such term is defined in NI 43-101.
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Benefits make up more than 30% of the typical job’s compensation, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics . But figuring out what your benefits are worth isn’t always easy.
You may need to do a little digging to find how much your employer contributes toward health insurance, retirement plans and other perks. Some benefits also have nonmonetary value, and people can value the same benefits in different ways.
For example, people with health conditions are likely to appreciate guaranteed access to disability or life insurance that could be hard to get or prohibitively expensive otherwise. Someone with student loans may value a program to help with education debt far more than someone without student loan debt.
Now that open enrollment season is upon us again, it’s a great time to review your employer’s current offerings. Understanding what your benefits are worth could renew your commitment to your current job — or make you realize it’s time to seek out a better deal. If you’re thinking of becoming self-employed, you can better understand how much more you’ll need to earn to replace your current benefits.
Here are some of the most common benefits, along with typical employer contribution amounts, according to Mercer , an employee benefits consultant.
HEALTH INSURANCE: $5,000 TO $20,000
Employer-provided health insurance plans range from bare bones to fairly extravagant. On average, though, employers paid 83% of the $7,739 premium last year for single coverage and 73% of the $22,221 premium for family coverage, according to KFF, a health insurance research organization.
You can find what both you and your employer paid for your health insurance last year on your 2021 W-2, says Paul Fronstin, director of health benefits research at the Employee Benefit Research Institute, or EBRI. The annual figure is often reported using a “DD” code.
Your employer also may break out its contribution on your pay stub. A pay stub is a document that provides the details of your gross and after-tax pay along with various deductions. You often can access your pay stub through your company’s online payroll system; ask your human resources department for details.
Premiums are just one factor in evaluating your health care coverage, of course. Deductibles, co-pays and provider networks matter as well. Having access to different types of plans can make open enrollment more confusing, but it also can help you tailor your coverage to your situation.
RETIREMENT SAVINGS PLAN: 3% TO 10% OF SALARY
EBRI surveys have consistently found that the benefit employees value most after health insurance is access to a retirement plan, with all other benefits coming in at “a distant third,” Fronstin says.
People who have workplace retirement plans such as 401(k)s are far more likely to save for retirement than those who don’t, according to AARP . These plans offer automatic paycheck deductions, and many sign people up automatically as well.
Most 401(k)s also come with company matches — free money that can help employees build wealth faster. Among the most common matches are 50% of the first 6% of salary the worker contributes, or a dollar-for-dollar match of 3% to 6% of pay.
Employers can contribute an even greater percentage of pay to traditional pension plans, which promise a specified monthly benefit amount in retirement. That’s in contrast to 401(k)s and other defined contribution plans, where the amounts you get in retirement depend on how much is contributed and how your investments perform.
Pensions are still common among government agencies, colleges and health care nonprofits, although only about 15% of private sector workers have access to such plans, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
EVERYTHING ELSE: ZERO TO THOUSANDS
Employers that provide dental insurance usually pay $500 to $2,500 a year for the coverage, according to Sandra Sweeney, principal in Mercer’s career practice. Life insurance averages $100 to $300 per employee, while disability insurance usually costs $250 to $1,500.
Employers may offer access to other coverage, such as additional life insurance, long-term care insurance or pet insurance. Workers typically pay the full cost but may benefit from group rates for the policies, Fronstin says.
Help with education costs is increasingly popular, as well. About half of employers offer tuition assistance, according to the Society for Human Resource Management. And of the companies surveyed by EBRI last year, 17% offered some kind of student loan debt assistance while another 31% planned to do so.
Workers can also exclude up to $5,250 of tuition assistance from their incomes on their tax returns, according to the IRS. And through 2025, the limit includes student loan repayment help, as well.
Remember that your employer provides benefits to attract, retain and reward workers. If you’re not sure what all your benefits are, or what they’re worth, your human resources department should be happy to fill you in, says Fronstin.
“Ask your employer,” Fronstin says. “It’s not a secret.”
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This column was provided to The Associated Press by the personal finance website NerdWallet. The content is for educational and informational purposes and does not constitute investment advice. Liz Weston is a columnist at NerdWallet, a certified financial planner and author of “Your Credit Score.” Email: lweston@nerdwallet.com. Twitter: @lizweston.
METHODOLOGY:
The 2021 EBRI Financial Wellbeing Employer Survey was collected through a 15-minute online survey of 250 full-time benefits decision makers conducted in June and July 2021. All respondents worked full time at companies with at least 500 employees that were at least interested in offering financial wellness programs. Respondents were required to have at least moderate influence on their company’s employee benefits program and selection of financial wellness offerings. Additionally, respondents were required to hold an executive, officer, or manager position in the areas of human resources, compensation, or finance.”
EBRI. (October, 2021). “2021 EBRI Financial Wellbeing Employer Survey: Focus on COVID-19 and Diversity Goals.” https://www.ebri.org/docs/default-source/ebri-issue-brief/ebri_ib_544_fwes2021-28oct21.pdf?sfvrsn=51443b2f_4
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GREENWOOD, Ind. — Visitation and funeral arrangements for Trooper Aaron Smith have been announced.
Trooper Smith will receive police and military honors as he served both as a state trooper and a sergeant in the Indiana National Guard.
After the funeral, a police procession will escort Trooper Smith to Crown Hill Cemetery, Indianapolis.
The procession route will be announced at a later date. Members of the community will be encouraged to line the procession route to honor the service and sacrifice of Trooper Smith.
- Visitation: Thursday, July 6, 2023 from 2:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m.
- Emmanuel Church Greenwood Campus, 1640 West Stones Crossing Road Greenwood, IN 46143
- Funeral: Friday, July 7, 2023 at 11:00 a.m.
- Emmanuel Church Greenwood Campus, 1640 West Stones Crossing Road, Greenwood, IN 46143
- Burial: Friday, July 7, 2023 following the procession
- Crown Hill Cemetery - Heroes of Public Safety Area
- 700 W. 38th Street, Indianapolis, IN 46208
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Sens. Tommy Tuberville and Joe Manchin asked the Southeastern Conference on Wednesday for feedback and ideas on how to regulate the way college athletes are compensated for their names, images and likenesses.
Tuberville (R-Ala.), a former college football coach who led Auburn to an undefeated season in 2004, and Manchin (D-W.Va.) announced their staffs have already begun drafting a NIL bill that they said would will be in compliance.
“The lack of meaningful leadership and a lack of clarity in this area resulting from Alston (Supreme Court decision) means that the U.S. Congress must act to set clear ground rules for student-athletes and institutions alike,” the senators wrote in a letter to SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey. “Like you, we have the common goals of protecting student-athletes, ensuring fair competition and compensation, and preserving the time-honored traditions of college sports.”
Manchin is friends with Alabama football coach and West Virginia native Nick Saban.
Sankey and Pac-12 Commissioner George Kliavkoff met with Tuberville, Manchin and other lawmakers during a lobbying trip to Capitol Hill in May.
College sports leaders, including outgoing NCAA President Mark Emmert, have repeatedly called for help from Congress in regulating name, image and likeness compensation since even before the NCAA last summer lifted its restrictions on athletes cashing in on their fame.
The NCAA removed its ban on NIL compensation for athletes without setting detailed, uniform rules. A patchwork of state laws has created a complicated landscape for college athletic departments and allowed boosters to become involved in ways that challenge the NCAA's ability to enforce the broad rules that are in place.
At least eight bills related to college sports have been filed by federal lawmakers over the past four years — some more narrowly addressing NIL and others targeting other athlete benefits and issues. There has been no substantive movement on any of them.
One of them, the College Athlete Bill of Rights put forth by Democrats Cory Booker and Richard Blumenthal in 2020, is set to be reintroduced by the senators, SI.com reported Wednesday.
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SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Wednesday afternoon's drawing of the "Pick Three-Midday" game were:
5-7-5, Fireball: 5
(five, seven, five; Fireball: five)
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Wednesday afternoon's drawing of the "Pick Three-Midday" game were:
5-7-5, Fireball: 5
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Democratic primary for mayor in Philadelphia crowded with 5 front-runners
Voters in Philadelphia are determining who will likely lead the nation’s sixth-largest city from a crowded field of Democratic candidates on Tuesday, as the city faces upticks in gun violence and quality-of-life issues that make people feel unsafe.
Five front-runner candidates — including former city council members, former city officials and a grocery store franchiser — have sought to differentiate themselves in a tight contest.
The Philadelphia race serves as the latest barometer of how residents of some of the nation’s largest cities hope to emerge from the pandemic, which heightened concerns about crime, poverty and inequality. The results have sometimes been tumultuous in other parts of the country, leading to the defeat of the incumbent mayor of Chicago in February and the ouster of San Francisco’s district attorney last year.
Philadelphia voters will choose between front-runner candidates including former council members Allan Domb, Helen Gym and Cherelle Parker; former city controller Rebecca Rhynhart; and political outsider and grocer Jeff Brown. They are vying to replace Democratic Mayor Jim Kenney, who is term-limited.
Only one Republican, former city council member David Oh, is running. He and the Democratic nominee will face each other in the Nov. 7 general election. Because Philadelphia is heavily Democratic, it is likely that whoever wins the primary will become the next mayor.
The candidates have pledged to tackle the city’s violence and crime, and address the rampant quality-of-life issues, but how they plan to get there varies. The candidate who is able to muster their base and appeal to the widest cross-section of voters will ultimately tip the scales in a tight contest.
Jamie DeAngelis cast her ballot for Helen Gym after taking an online quiz and matching with her platform the most. She said it was difficult with so many in the race, and she predicts anyone who takes the helm of the city will face tough headwinds.
“Especially with the way the Democratic Party is a little bit fractured this time around, I just think that there’s going to be a lot of pushback on whomever gets voted in,” she said.
James Perelman had narrowed down his mayoral candidates to Gym, Parker and Rhynhart, ultimately casting his ballot for Rhynhart. He described her as having the plans that best match his concerns, particularly what he sees as a need to address gun violence and improve the city’s public schools. He also felt her background suited her for handling any potential economic downturns.
“But it was still difficult,” he said. “I think myself and I think a lot of Philadelphians feel like … maybe it’s time to consider ranked choice voting or something where we’re not having such a small percentage of the city deciding who’s mayor.”
Voters on Tuesday will also elect seven out of more than 30 total Democratic and Republican candidates for city council-at-large seats and three contested district seats.
To the west, voters in Allegheny County, which encompasses the state’s second largest city of Pittsburgh, will choose among six Democratic candidates vying to replace the county’s top official, who is term-limited. The winner will face a lone Republican contender in the November general election. Unlike in the Philadelphia mayor’s race, the primary winner will not necessarily be the person most likely to fill the county executive’s seat.
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SACRAMENTO (AP) _ The winning numbers in Tuesday evening's drawing of the California Lottery's "Daily Derby" game were:
1st:12 Lucky Charms-2nd:8 Gorgeous George-3rd:11 Money Bags, Race Time: 1:44.51
(1st: 12 Lucky Charms, 2nd: 8 Gorgeous George, 3rd: 11 Money Bags; Race Time: one: 44.51)
¶ To win the grand prize, ticket-holders must match in exact order the winning race time and the first, second and third place horses. Lesser prizes are given to ticket-holders who correctly match other horses or race times. | https://www.sfchronicle.com/lottery/article/Winning-numbers-drawn-in-Daily-Derby-game-17605348.php | 2022-11-23 04:05:15 | 0 | https://www.sfchronicle.com/lottery/article/Winning-numbers-drawn-in-Daily-Derby-game-17605348.php |
RENO, Nev. (AP) _ Ormat Technologies Inc. (ORA) on Wednesday reported third-quarter profit of $18.1 million.
On a per-share basis, the Reno, Nevada-based company said it had profit of 32 cents. Earnings, adjusted for non-recurring costs, were 33 cents per share.
The results topped Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of four analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for earnings of 25 cents per share.
The geothermal company posted revenue of $175.9 million in the period, also topping Street forecasts. Three analysts surveyed by Zacks expected $173.1 million.
Ormat Technologies expects full-year revenue in the range of $720 million to $735 million.
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BOSTON, Sept. 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Bulbs.com, the online authority in LED lighting for businesses, announces a distribution agreement with SemaConnect, a Blink Charging Co. (Nasdaq: BLNK, BLNKW) and a leading manufacturer of electric vehicle chargers for commercial, residential and fleet applications. Bulbs.com sought a partner that could afford them an opportunity to better service their customers and connect them with the right EV products. SemaConnect is that complete EV solutions partner that provides innovative, elegantly designed charging stations, a robust and open network platform, and an unparalleled charging experience for both drivers and station owners.
The addition of the electric vehicle charger category has allowed Bulbs.com to expand its product offering to their vast commercial customer base, as well as the residential customers that come to Bulbs.com for lighting, fire safety products, batteries, air quality equipment and more. The rising demand for electric vehicle charging products from those customers has been reflected over the first two quarters of 2022 – in Q1 EV charger category sales increased by 106% versus Q4 of 2021, and again showed significant growth with an increase of 378% in Q2 versus Q1. The EV charger category brings similar potential to what the company saw with LED lighting several years ago, before LED adoption ramped up and the energy efficient technology gained popularity with the masses. "Our partnership with SemaConnect brings together two companies with an understanding and focus on commercial customers; the Bulbs.com team is excited to move ahead and work with SemaConnect on this generational opportunity," says Mike Connors, CEO of Bulbs.com.
SemaConnect has been a notable contributor in the early success of the electric vehicle charger category at Bulbs.com. With uniquely designed stations, smart engineering and software controls to maximize uptime, and a truly open user network with robust tools for measuring and collecting valuable data, property owners and managers can find unsurpassed value in SemaConnect EV solutions. Bulbs.com has quickly built a strong working relationship with SemaConnect so they can continue to satisfy the growing demands for EV charging products from its customers.
"As a growing number of businesses prepare to meet the needs of their EV driving customers, they're looking to trusted partners for reliable electric vehicle charging solutions," said Tony Sargent, Senior Vice President of Sales at SemaConnect. "SemaConnect's distribution partners like Bulbs.com are essential to the national rollout of Level 2 and DCFC stations."
Bulbs.com has several years of experience and established relationships with utility rebate programs throughout the United States. The company has assisted thousands of businesses in taking advantage of rebates and incentives for energy efficient lighting projects. Now those same commercial customers will be able to tap into the incentives available for installing EV chargers at their facilities. As early leaders of EV charging technology, SemaConnect continues to develop the charging infrastructure required to make electric vehicle charging accessible, and they have a shared vision with Bulbs.com in its belief of creating shared value for utilities and customers alike.
To learn more about electric vehicle chargers visit Bulbs.com/EV.
Bulbs.com is headquartered in Worcester, MA and is a leading online supplier of LED lighting products. Established in August 1999, Bulbs.com provides lighting products to over 200,000 commercial customers operating across 300,000 global locations in the hospitality, retail, property management, healthcare, manufacturing, government, education, industrial and municipal sectors. For more information visit Bulbs.com.
SemaConnect is a leading provider and pioneer of electric vehicle charging infrastructure solutions to the North American commercial, residential, and fleet market. A complete EV solutions partner, SemaConnect is making transportation electrification possible in this decade through innovative, elegantly designed charging stations, a robust and open network platform, and an unparalleled charging experience for drivers and station owners. Since our founding in 2008, SemaConnect has installed thousands of smart charging stations at top companies like CBRE, JLL, Hines, Greystar, Electrify America, and SP Plus. SemaConnect remains the preferred charging solutions partner to municipal, parking, multifamily, hotel, office, retail and commercial fleet customers across the United States and Canada. For more information, visit www.semaconnect.com.
SemaConnect is a Blink Charging Company (Nasdaq: BLNK, BLNKW), a global leader in EV charging equipment that designs, manufactures, owns, and operates charging stations. Blink's principal line of products and services include the Blink EV charging network, EV charging equipment, and EV charging services. For more information visit www.blinkcharging.com.
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PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Clouds have cleared out and we are back to the summer sizzle of July.
Portland will be approaching the lower 90s today. This will be a fairly short-lived burst of heat, but it will be enough to cause a bit of a strain on afternoon activities and outdoor work.
Expect the morning temperatures to be in the lower 60s, with highs today topping off around 90 degrees. Some neighborhoods may be a few degrees above or below that mark. We may end up dealing with a few hours in that summer heat. This will be a 10-degree jump from the temperatures we had going Monday, and about 15 degrees warmer than the weekend.
Rain continues to be a no-show as we press through July. It’s naturally a dry month and there seems to be no shift in the weather pattern coming our direction that would lead to the refreshing rain. We keep summer going with more blue sky and sunshine in the meantime.
We have also been fortunate to avoid wildfire smoke this season. High pressure expanding out from the four corner region will lead to our warmer temperatures today and Wednesday. We will eventually have an upper-level low passing by on Thursday which should help cool down the weather heading into Friday. For now, the state is looking at above-average temperatures.
Swipe through the slideshow below to see the weather headlines and the forecast zones.
If you want a break from the heat, you should jump over to the Oregon coast for the day. You can find temperatures in the 60s and lower 70s. Plenty of heat across the state with temperatures well into the 90s for central and eastern Oregon. Stay cool out there!
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The Miami Dolphins offense kept cooking. The special teams stepped up. The defense? Well …
Their 35-32 win at Chicago means they’re 6-3 now. They’re alive for the AFC East title with Buffalo losing Sunday.
Here are 10 thoughts on the win:
1. Play of the Game: This was a game of who blinked and Chicago receiver Equanimeous St. Brown dropped a perfect strike from Justin Fields on fourth down that would’ve given the Bears a first down with 1:25 left and still going for the win. It was that kind of offensive day as the score showed. The Dolphins got the ball and the win.
2. Stat of the game: Six red-zone trips by the Dolphins. They were 4 of 6 on those (Chicago was 3 of 4), but the fact they had six trips tells how dominant the Dolphins offense was much of the day. There was only one short one, as the drives into the red zone were: 75, 75, 64, 75, 20 and 68 yards. Tua completed 21-of-30 passes for 302 yards and three touchdowns. Up until the final two drives, his offense was unstoppable.
3. There was only one way for Chicago to win and it was Justin Fields going one-on-11 against the Dolphins defense and winning. He almost did, too. He might not be a dynamic passer, completing 17-of-28 passes for 123 yards. But he ran for 178 yards on 15 carries, including a 61-yard touchdown. His offense frustrated the Dolphins defense, too, and since this is a Dolphins blog we’ll skip Fields right now and talk of this defense. A week ago in Detroit, it couldn’t stop the Lions in the first half before shutting them out the second half. There was a repeat of the first half against Chicago, but not the second half. The Bears kept scoring. And scoring. And even a big trade …
4. Sunday seemed a perfect setting for Bradley Chubb to make his debut after Tuesday’s trade to the Dolphins. Chicago, after all, entered Sunday ranked last in the league in sacks surrendered. They gave up 31 sacks in the first eight games. New England and Dallas got four each the previous two weeks. So … where was Chubb most of the day? Or this Dolphins pass rush? Melvin Ingram had a sack in the fourth quarter and Chubb flushed Fields out of the pocket on third-and-18 earlier in the fourth quarter for an incompletion. But there wasn’t much pressure. Former Dolphins great Kim Bokamper said on the WQAM radio broadcast the Dolphins flashed the “53 Defense” early, evidently getting on board to the 50th Anniversary of the Perfect Season (cue my book on that season, “Still Perfect.”) It’s more likely defensive coordinator Josh Boyer is figuring how to use his newest toy in edge rusher Bradley Chubb. Chubb and Jaelan Phillips at opposite ends at times (Phillips seemed to line up on the wide side). Emmanuel Ogbah and Melvin Ingram line up on one side together. Out of the various looks here was the constant factor: Little pressure. Chubb finished with one tackle.
5. The trade last week paid instant dividends on Sunday? The one for Jeff Wilson Jr. The former San Francisco running back fit right into this offense run by his former offensive coordinator in Mike McDaniel to the point he was the primary back by the second half. Wilson outran a Chicago linebacker into the flat to turn in a 10-yard touchdown pass. He was the Dolphins leading rusher with seven carries for 47 yards (long of 23 yards) through three quarters and two catches for 23 yards. He had more impact in his opening game than the man he replaced, Chase Edmonds, had all season. If this is who he is, it’s a well-used fifth-round pick in the trade.
6. It was a 39-yard reception in the second quarter that put Tyreek Hill over 1,000 yards for the season, but even that number doesn’t measure his full impact. On Sunday’s first series, Hill blew by Chicago’s secondary into the end zone and only a defensive pass interference prevented a touchdown. It resulted in a 32-yard gain on the penalty. Wouldn’t Rule No. 1 in playing the Dolphins be not to let Hill and Jaylen Waddle get behind you? Evidently that’s tougher than even the defenses think. Waddle got deep in the fourth quarter and created a 47-yard pass interference play. Just those two plays agained 79 yards in penalties. For the game, Hill had seven catches for 143 yards and Hill had eight catches for 85 yards.
7. How about that, the special teams made a game-pivoting play. Pick a category and the Dolphins special teams hasn’t excelled. Kickoff returns? Thirty-first. Punt returns? 31st. Detroit even pulled a fake punt last week in what seemed the latest of special-teams plays against them. So it meant something Sunday when Jaelan Phillips put in a strong rush and got a textbook blocked punt in the second quarter. Andrew Van Ginkel picked it up at the Chicago 25 and returned it for a touchdown. Blocked punts are rare – it was only the fourth one of the NFL season. Van Ginkel’s return was also the longest in team history, surpassing Mark Higgs (Mark Higgs?) return of 19 yards in 1990. But …
8. With the chance to go up 24-17 just before half, Jason Sanders missed a 29-yard field goal. Sanders entered the game ranked 25th with a 78.6 percentage. For context, Sanders was 11-for-11 on kicks inside the 50 before Sunday and 0-for-3 on 50 yards or more. So this was his first miss inside the 50 on the season, and it was an ugly miss from the 29. Put this in the bin of plays the Dolphins have gotten away without costing them. Tua’s four dropped interceptions against Pittsurgh are in there. McDaniel’s going for it on fourth down rather than kick the two-score field goal against Pittsburgh are, too. Maybe fortune is smiling on this team?
9. Quick hits:
* Fields’ 61-yard TD run was the longest ever by a Chicago quarterback. Yes, that includes Sid Luckman and Bobby Douglas;
* The Patriots were winning, 16-3, at the 5-yard line and the New England crowd was booing. Tee-hee;
* Aaron Rodgers threw two interceptions inside the Detroit 5-yard line against the defense Tua ripped apart last week. To be fair, every quarterback has ripped apart the Detroit defense until Green Bay;
* The New York Jets beating Buffalo is not just a big upset but keeps the AFC East race open.
10. Cleveland at Dolphins. Cleveland is in 3-5 limbo waiting for Deshaun Watson to return from his suspension. Let’s all thank Roger Goodell, for a lot of reasons, that Watson doesn’t return until the week after playing the Dolphins (against Houston). That means last year’s Dolphins back-up, Jacoby Brissett, starts for the Browns. Brissett is putting up back-up numbers: Seven touchdowns, five interceptions, 86.8 rating.
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He went swimming after hours at Rockaway Beach, he ended up in handcuffs
NEW YORK - A Queens man went swimming at Rockaway Beach during the heat wave last weekend but ended up arrested and dragged off the beach in handcuffs for swimming past the beach closing.
Swimmers are required to leave the water at 6 p.m. when lifeguard shifts end. Andre Velasquez was in the water around 7 p.m. on Friday when he says Parks Department officers called out to him.
When he refused their request to see his driver's license he claims the officers threw him to the ground and handcuffed him. They hauled him off barefoot and shirtless as other people on the beach watched.
A video taken from the scene as he was escorted away in cuffs shows Velasquez asking, "I'm not allowed to be in nature?"
"It was baffling and traumatizing," Velasquez later told Gothamist.
Andre Velasquez was arrested by NYC Parks Department officers at Rockaway Beach. (Photo by Spencer Platt/Getty Images)
The NY Times reported that Velasquez didn't see signs that prohibited swimming, saying he only noticed them after officers removed a covering from one.
The Parks department did not return an email to FOX5NY.com requesting comment but a spokesperson told Gothamist, "Unfortunately, due to non-compliance, in this incident an arrest was warranted."
The New York City Parks Department maintains 14 miles of beaches that are open daily from Memorial Day weekend through Sept. 11, 2022. Lifeguards are on duty from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m. and swimming is prohibited when lifeguards are not on duty or in areas that are closed. The city marks the closed areas with signs and/or red flags.
The swimming ban after lifeguards leave is for safety reasons. Almost all beach drownings in New York City happen when there are no lifeguards working.
Nearly a dozen people drowned in the New York City region in June. | https://www.fox5ny.com/news/andre-velasquez-rockaway-beach-swimming-arrest | 2022-08-11 15:42:31 | 1 | https://www.fox5ny.com/news/andre-velasquez-rockaway-beach-swimming-arrest |
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — A lawsuit filed against medical transport provider American Medical Response West in California court says the ambulance company’s lax hiring and oversight allowed a paramedic to sexually assault two women in their 80s while en route to a hospital.
The law firm of Cotchett, Pitre & McCarthy filed the suit last week in San Mateo County Superior Court. It also names American Medical Response, Inc., based in Colorado, as a defendant. AMR operates in most U.S. states.
Miguel Nieblas Ontiveros, 35, has pleaded not guilty in criminal court to two felony counts of forcible oral copulation.
Anne Marie Murphy, the lead attorney on the case, said the paramedic should never have been left alone with vulnerable patients, one of whom was allegedly assaulted in May of last year and the other in December.
“It’s a horrific situation. Our client is an 82-year-old Asian woman who was frail and she needed to be transported to a hospital,” she said. “Unfortunately, the paramedic in the back was a sexual predator.”
The woman, who is not named in the lawsuit, was assaulted while strapped to a gurney on her way to a hospital after falling at the assisted living home where she resides, according to the lawsuit. Her neck was also immobilized by a brace at the time.
The ambulance company reported the incident to the California Highway Patrol and put Ontiveros on unpaid leave after the allegations arose in December. The company also fired him after his arrest in April.
American Medical Response said it does not comment on ongoing or pending litigation. “The employee in question was terminated immediately upon his arrest. AMR is cooperating with law enforcement and the prosecutor,” according to a statement.
The lawsuit says AMR hired or retained Ontiveros despite a grand theft case filed in December 2020, stemming from his previous job with the South San Francisco Fire Department. He faces five counts of grand theft in a case that is pending.
According to the lawsuit, AMR also knew or should have have known that Ontiveros was accused of assaulting another woman, who was 80, in May 2022.
The lawsuit alleges physical abuse of a dependent adult and intentional infliction of emotional distress.
Ontiveros is being held in jail on $3 million bail. His attorney, Joshua Bentley, did not immediately respond to an emailed request for comment. | https://www.krqe.com/health/ap-lawsuit-targets-ambulance-company-for-paramedic-accused-of-sexually-assaulting-2-elderly-women/ | 2023-05-23 03:57:37 | 0 | https://www.krqe.com/health/ap-lawsuit-targets-ambulance-company-for-paramedic-accused-of-sexually-assaulting-2-elderly-women/ |
One of President Biden’s signature laws – the Inflation Reduction Act, which passed in August of 2021 – includes billions in new funding for the IRS.
That funding is enough for the IRS to hire an estimated 87,000 people over the next decade, according to the Treasury Department. Many of those hires would replace retiring workers, and the IRS has said those hires would be instructed to focus their enforcement efforts on corporations and wealthy tax evaders, not auditing small businesses and middle-class taxpayers.
Republicans have called for that funding to be revoked, making it one of their top policy goals in Congress.
One GOP lawmaker, Rep. Ashley Hinson of Iowa, recently claimed that goal has already been accomplished, tweeting: “It’s official – we just defunded the 87,000 new IRS agents.”
THE QUESTION
Did Congress defund 87,000 new IRS agents?
THE SOURCES
- H.R. 23 – Family and Small Business Taxpayer Protection Act
- Public Law 117-169 – Inflation Reduction Act
- U.S. Constitution – Article I, Section VII
THE ANSWER
No, Congress has not defunded 87,000 IRS agents.
WHAT WE FOUND
In the 2022 midterm election, Republicans won a majority of seats in the U.S. House of Representatives. That majority took office in January 2023.
On Jan. 9, Rep. Adrian Smith (R-Neb.) introduced the bill H.R. 23, called the Family and Small Business Taxpayer Protection Act.
The full text of the bill contains only its title and one sentence, which states: “The unobligated balances of amounts appropriated or otherwise made available for activities of the Internal Revenue Service by [certain] paragraphs… of Public Law 117–169 (commonly known as the “Inflation Reduction Act of 2022”) as of the date of the enactment of this Act are rescinded.”
The bill’s text is referring to the funding provided by the Inflation Reduction Act for enforcement and operations support at the Internal Revenue Service.
The bill was passed the same day it was introduced, on a straight party-line vote – with 221 Republicans voting for and 210 Democrats voting against.
However, for the bill to take effect, it must be passed by the Senate and be signed by the president. Alternatively, if it passed the House and Senate but was vetoed by the president, it could still become law if Congress voted to override the veto with two-thirds majorities in both chambers.
The Family and Small Business Taxpayer Protection Act has not been introduced in the Senate, and is unlikely to become law given Democrats still control both the Senate and the White House.
“Democrats won’t let it happen,” Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) said in a statement. | https://www.kcentv.com/article/news/verify/taxes-verify/no-congress-did-not-defund-87000-irs-agents/536-b99c9861-dd3b-4c53-8461-71d693d96feb | 2023-01-12 23:41:26 | 1 | https://www.kcentv.com/article/news/verify/taxes-verify/no-congress-did-not-defund-87000-irs-agents/536-b99c9861-dd3b-4c53-8461-71d693d96feb |
The 2023 John Deere Classic Odds & Preview: Adam Hadwin
Adam Hadwin will play at the 2023 John Deere Classic in Silvis, Illinois at TPC Deere Run, taking place from July 6- 9.
Looking to place a bet on Hadwin at the John Deere Classic this week? Keep reading for the betting trends you need to know before you make your picks.
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Adam Hadwin Insights
- Hadwin has finished below par on nine occasions, completed his day without a bogey twice and finished 13 rounds with a better-than-average score over his last 18 rounds played.
- He has carded the best score of the day once while finishing in the top-five twice and with a top-10 score in five of his last 18 rounds played.
- Hadwin has registered a score within three shots of the day's best in three of his last 18 rounds, while finishing within five strokes of the top score of the day 10 times.
- Hadwin has finished in the top five in one of his past five events.
- The past five times he has played a tournament, he's made the cut four times.
- In his past five tournaments, Hadwin has finished within three shots of the leader once and posted a score better than average twice.
- Hadwin will look to make the cut for the fourth straight event by qualifying for the weekend in this tournament.
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John Deere Classic Insights and Stats
- In Hadwin's past three appearances at this tournament, he has finished among the top 10 once and the top 20 two times. His average finish has been 13th.
- In his past three appearances at this tournament, he has made the cut twice.
- The par-71 course measures 7,289 yards this week, 263 yards longer than the average Tour stop during the past 12 months.
- Players have posted 69.25 strokes per round and an average score of -5 in the past year on Tour. Events hosted on this course have a lower scoring average of -10.
- The average course Hadwin has played in the past year has been 92 yards longer than the 7,289 yards TPC Deere Run will be at for this event.
- In the past year, the events he has played have had a scoring average of -5 among finishers, higher than the -10 average at this course.
Hadwin's Last Time Out
- Hadwin was good on the 16 par-3 holes at the Rocket Mortgage Classic, averaging 2.81 strokes to finish in the 87th percentile of the field.
- His 3.56-stroke average on the 62 par-4 holes at the Rocket Mortgage Classic was strong, putting him in the 97th percentile of the field.
- Hadwin shot better than 74% of the competitors at the Rocket Mortgage Classic on the tournament's 16 par-5 holes, averaging 4.38 strokes per hole compared to the field average, which was 4.51.
- Hadwin fared better on par 3s than most players his last time out, carding a birdie or better on four of 16 par-3s at the Rocket Mortgage Classic (the tournament average was 1.9).
- On the 16 par-3s at the Rocket Mortgage Classic, Hadwin carded less bogeys or worse (one) than the tournament average (1.9).
- Hadwin recorded more birdies or better (15) than the field average of 5.9 on the 62 par-4s at the Rocket Mortgage Classic.
- In that most recent outing, Hadwin did not have a bogey or worse on any of the 62 par-4s (the field averaged 4.4).
- Hadwin ended the Rocket Mortgage Classic carding a birdie or better on 11 par-5 holes, compared to the field average of 6.2 on the 16 par-5s.
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NEW YORK (AP) — Rep. George Santos wants to protect family members by asking the courts to keep his bond cosigners secret as he fights criminal charges, his lawyer told a Long Island federal judge Friday as he asked her to reverse a magistrate judge’s decision to make the names public.
Attorney Joseph Murray said in a letter to Judge Joanna Seybert, who is based in Central Islip, New York, that Santos would agree to the disclosure that there is a “family” relationship between the Republican congressman and those who signed his bond.
News media outlets have challenged the sealing of records regarding the cosigners after Santos pleaded not guilty on May 10 to a 13-count indictment charging that he duped donors, stole from his campaign, lied to Congress about being a millionaire and cheated to collect unemployment benefits he didn’t deserve.
The New York Times first sought to unseal the names and other news outlets, including The Associated Press, soon followed. Lawyers for the news entities did not immediately comment Friday.
Santos, 34, who represents parts of Queens and Long Island, has refused to resign and plans to seek a second term.
On Tuesday, U.S. Magistrate Judge Anne Shields ordered that the names be revealed but gave Santos until Friday to appeal. Murray had told Shields that Santos would rather go to jail than subject bond cosigners to the kind of threats he has gotten.
Murray filed a letter with Seybert on Friday morning.
In it, he repeatedly decried the “media frenzy” that has surrounded the criminal case, saying that three individuals lined up to cosign his bond “grew very fearful and concerned” on May 10 and one of them had a “change of heart and backed out.”
Murray said he publicly notified the House Ethics Committee that those who signed his bond were family members and not lobbyists, donors or others seeking to influence Santos, and he was willing to do the same in court documents.
In asking Seybert to overturn the magistrate judge’s decision, Murray wrote that Shields “failed to perceive the importance of the privacy issues” facing the cosigners.
Murray said Santos has faced “hateful attacks” since his arrest and been confronted with individuals who were “extremely angry, anti-gay, anti-Republican and all around anti-social.” Prior to Friday, Murray has said he, Santos and Santos’ staff have been receiving threatening and harassing calls and messages, including death threats.
If the names of the cosigners are revealed, they too might face attacks, he argued in Friday’s letter.
“Moreover, given the political temperature in this Country and acts of political violence that occur, the privacy interests of these suretors are far more concerning, especially considering their ages and respective employment,” Murray wrote.
In a May 23 letter requesting release of the names, attorney Dana Green wrote on behalf of the Times that the First Amendment required public access to the identities of those who signed the bond.
She said the signing of the bond “presents an obvious opportunity for political influence,” but she also noted that the public has an interest in ensuring that Santos appears in court and in exercising oversight of the effectiveness of the bond.
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Firm to facilitate data improvement based on NENA standards and best practices
SANTA ANA, Calif., May 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- DATAMARK, the public safety geographic information systems (GIS) team of Michael Baker International, announced today that the City of McAlester, Oklahoma, has selected the firm for GIS data remediation services.
"Public safety relies on accurate, complete and precise GIS data to support emergency response," said Robert Murphy, ENP, RPL, Associate Vice President of Business Development at DATAMARK. "We are proud to partner with the City of McAlester to ensure its GIS data is accurate, complete and up-to-date after completing our GIS data remediation process."
DATAMARK's proven data remediation process leverages its cloud-native VEP (Validate-Edit-Provision) solution to ensure data meets National Emergency Number Association (NENA) standards. GIS data is used to support mission critical public safety systems to include Next Generation 9-1-1 (NG9-1-1), call-handling-systems, computer-aided dispatch and automatic vehicle location system. The City of McAlester will receive data remediation for the address points, road centerlines, public safety answering point (PSAP) boundaries, emergency service boundaries (ESB), provisioning boundaries and master street address guide (MSAG) data.
About DATAMARK
As trusted advisors in public safety, DATAMARK brings comprehensive, real-world expertise in police, fire, EMS and 9-1-1 leadership roles to Next Generation 9-1-1 transitions. The DATAMARK team leads the industry by shaping rules and legislation, and by building a suite of products and services that ensure accurate emergency response location data in life-critical situations. DATAMARK empowers its team and stakeholder partners to foster trusted relationships and cultivate data integrity for informed decision making. DATAMARK, the public safety GIS team of Michael Baker International, has decades of proven experience in mission-critical government addressing projects. The team works with clients to solve their complex needs, from data quality checks and addressing to workflow analysis and more. Learn more about the company at www.datamarkgis.com and follow DATAMARK on Twitter, LinkedIn and Facebook.
About Michael Baker International
Michael Baker International is a leading provider of engineering and consulting services. The firm's Practices encompass all facets of infrastructure, including design, civil engineering, planning, architecture, environmental, construction and program management. For more than 80 years, the company has been a trusted partner, providing comprehensive services and solutions to commercial clients and all branches of the military, as well as federal, state and municipal governments. Embracing emerging technologies and the latest innovations – like intelligent transportation and design-build project delivery – Michael Baker is an industry leader that delivers expertise and quality. The firm's more than 3,000 employees across nearly 100 locations are committed to Making a Difference for clients and communities through a culture of innovation, collaboration and technological advancement while Reimagining Michael Baker to become a full-service engineering and consulting firm over the next five years. To learn more, visit https://mbakerintl.com/.
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PLANO, Texas, Aug. 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- NuZee, Inc. (NASDAQ: NUZE), a leading U.S. producer and co-packer of single serve coffee formats, today announced it has commenced a firm commitment underwritten public offering of its common stock. NuZee intends to grant the underwriters a 45-day option to purchase up to an additional fifteen percent of the number of shares of its common stock offered in the public offering to cover over-allotments, if any. The public offering is subject to market conditions, and there can be no assurance as to whether or when the public offering may be completed, or the actual size or terms of the public offering.
NuZee intends to use the net proceeds from the offering for working capital and general corporate purposes and to acquire complementary businesses, acquire or license products or technologies that are complementary to its own, although NuZee has no current plans, commitments or agreements with respect to any such use of proceeds for acquisitions or licenses as of the date of this press release.
Maxim Group LLC is acting as the sole book-running manager for the public offering.
The public offering is being made pursuant to an effective shelf registration statement on Form S-3 that was filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on September 1, 2020 and declared effective on October 2, 2020. The securities will be offered only by means of a preliminary prospectus supplement and accompanying prospectus forming a part of the effective registration statement. A preliminary prospectus supplement describing the terms of the public offering will be filed with the SEC and will be available on the SEC's website located at www.sec.gov. Copies of the preliminary prospectus supplement and accompanying prospectus relating to the public offering may be obtained, when available, by contacting Maxim Group LLC, 300 Park Avenue, New York, NY 10022, or by telephone at (212) 895-3745.
This press release shall not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy, nor shall there be any sale of these securities in any state or jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to the registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such state or jurisdiction.
This press release contains forward-looking statements that are made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. NuZee cautions you that such statements are simply predictions and actual events or results may differ materially. These statements reflect NuZee's current expectations and NuZee does not undertake to update or revise these forward-looking statements, even if experience or future changes make it clear that any projected results expressed or implied in this or other NuZee statements will not be realized. Further, these statements involve risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond NuZee's control, which could cause actual results to differ materially from the forward-looking statements. Statements related to, among other things, the consummation of the offering of common stock and potential changes in market conditions constitute forward-looking statements. These risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond our control, include: NuZee's plan to obtain funding for its operations, including funding necessary to develop, manufacture and commercialize its products; the impact to NuZee's business from COVID 19, including supply chain interruptions; general market acceptance of and demand for NuZee's products; NuZee's reliance on third-party roasters to roast and blend coffee beans necessary to produce its products and provide its co-packing services; NuZee's ability to successfully achieve the anticipated results of strategic transactions; the fact that certain of NuZee's single serve coffee products are expected to be manufactured, processed and packaged for NuZee by its new partner on a purchase order basis pursuant to the agreement between the parties; the fact that sales are completed on a purchase order basis without any written agreement between NuZee and its customers; and NuZee's commercialization, marketing and manufacturing capabilities and strategy. For a description of additional factors that may cause NuZee's actual results, performance or expectations to differ from any forward looking statements, please review the information set forth in the 'Risk Factors' and "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations" sections of the NuZee's public reports and NuZee's other filings made with the SEC.
NuZee, Inc., (NASDAQ: NUZE), is a leading co-packing company for single serve coffee formats that partners with companies to help them develop within the single serve and private label coffee category.
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CPG Powerhouses Join Animal-Free Dairy Leader on Mission to Transform Dairy Industry
TEL AVIV, Israel, June 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Remilk, the innovative company redefining a dairy industry without cows, announced the appointment of three widely recognized and highly regarded global food industry insiders to its Board of Directors today. Alicia Enciso (recent CMO of Nestle USA), Floris Wesseling (recent President of Danone Europe) and Pedro Padierna (former CEO and Chairman of PepsiCo Mexico) lend profound access, insight, and expertise to the transformative startup. Remilk is a world leader in the development and production of animal-free milk proteins produced through a proprietary fermentation process.
"Remilk has undertaken a bold mission to replace animal agriculture as the primary source of protein for the dairy industry," said Tomer Harpaz, Executive Chairman of the Board of Remilk and founder of EL food technologies. "In pursuit of ambitious aspirations and purpose, there comes a responsibility to anticipate challenges. The addition of Alicia, Floris, and Pedro to the Board of Directors provides Remilk valuable perspective and expertise with which to navigate the complex global food landscape. The aligned aspirations and shared strategic priorities of this remarkable Board further bolsters Remilk's ability to become a driving force within the dairy industry."
Remilk's new Board appointees are renowned C-suite level industry leaders with track records of transformation, innovation, and breakthrough achievements. Veterans of the global food and beverage giants Nestle, PepsiCo and Danone, they collectively bring Remilk unparalleled access to rich experience, broad vision and deep knowledge of the food and beverage ecosystem.
Alicia Enciso is a gifted global marketing executive with several decades of proven success building brands and tapping into consumer needs and desires over time and across the globe. With a strong track record of creating high-growth strategies, promoting shifts toward sustainability-focused practices, building innovation pipelines and leading digital and e-commerce transformations, Enciso joins at an important juncture as environmental need and consumer desire converge. She served most recently as CMO for Nestle USA, where she held various marketing leadership roles in the US and Mexico and served as President of the beverages division. She currently sits on the Board of Association of National Advertisers, as well as its Alliance for Multicultural Marketing. Alicia recently joined the Board of Directors at Bacardi, the world's largest privately held international spirits company.
Floris Wesseling is a purpose-driven leader and a true globalist. Thanks to his 25 years of experience in the FMCG (fast moving consumer goods) industry on different continents, he brings a wealth of knowledge and insights. He has built a strong track-record on leading businesses through different phases of growth through his transformative leadership style. A seasoned leader, Wesseling has a pulse on consumer demand and experience spanning both traditional and alternative dairy, having served most recently on the Danone Executive Committee as President Europe.
Pedro Padierna is widely recognized as a transformative CEO and leader, with an ability to ignite growth and inspire operational excellence. Throughout his more than 30-year career at PepsiCo, Padierna held senior roles across disciplines including R&D, marketing, government affairs and public policy. Padierna's extensive work with government decision makers and key public opinion leaders will be instrumental as Remilk continues to secure regulatory approvals around the world. In his most recent roles, Padierna served as President of PepsiCo Mexico Foods and as Chairman.
"We are thankful for the incredible commitment Alicia, Floris and Pedro are making to Remilk and gratified that decorated global leaders from across the food and beverage category are aligned with our mission," said Aviv Wolff, Co-Founder and CEO of Remilk. "With guidance from this outstanding Board of Directors, Remilk's transformative vision can become a global on-shelf reality at the scale and speed required to address a pressing need. It is a true privilege to work alongside the leaders who helped build some of the largest food and beverage companies in the world."
About Remilk
Remilk is a global leader in the development of animal-free dairy. The company was founded by CEO Aviv Wolff, an entrepreneur behind several business and social initiatives, and CTO Ori Cohavi, PhD in Biochemistry, who has worked in R&D at a variety of biotech firms. They founded Remilk driven by a shared dedication to reinvent the dairy industry, by removing cows from the milk-making process. Remilk produces dairy-identical milk proteins through precision fermentation and has developed a unique and patented approach to scalable manufacturing which requires a fraction of Earth's resources compared to traditional dairy, while dramatically increasing efficiency in production, and, for the first time in history, eliminating the need for dairy cows in industrial-scale dairy production without compromising on taste, functionality, or nutritional values. Remilk is real dairy, no cows.
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Published: Jul. 18, 2022 at 3:08 PM CDT|Updated: 1 hour ago
Growth Across Key Segments Led by Hybrid Cloud Adoption; Solid Cash and Profit Generation
ARMONK, N.Y., July 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- IBM (NYSE: IBM) today announced second-quarter 2022 earnings results.
"In the quarter we delivered good revenue performance with balanced growth across our geographies, driven by client demand for our hybrid cloud and AI offerings. The IBM team executed our strategy well," said Arvind Krishna, IBM chairman and chief executive officer. "With our first half results, we continue to expect full-year revenue growth at the high end of our mid-single digit model."
Second-Quarter Highlights
Revenue - Revenue of $15.5 billion, up 9 percent, up 16 percent at constant currency (about 5 points from sales to Kyndryl) - Software revenue up 6 percent, up 12 percent at constant currency (about 7 points from sales to Kyndryl) - Consulting revenue up 10 percent, up 18 percent at constant currency - Infrastructure revenue up 19 percent, up 25 percent at constant currency (about 7 points from sales to Kyndryl) - Hybrid cloud revenue, over the last 12 months, of $21.7 billion, up 16 percent, up 19 percent at constant currency
Cash Flow - On a consolidated basis, year to date, net cash from operating activities of $4.6 billion; free cash flow of $3.3 billion
"We are a faster-growing, focused, disciplined company with sound business fundamentals," said James Kavanaugh, IBM senior vice president and chief financial officer. "Our recurring revenue stream and solid cash generation position us well to continue to invest in R&D, acquire new companies, and strengthen our talent in every part of the business, while also returning value to shareholders through our dividend."
Segment Results for Second Quarter
Software (includes Hybrid Platform & Solutions, Transaction Processing)— revenues of $6.2 billion, up 6.4 percent, up 11.6 percent at constant currency (about 7 points from sales to Kyndryl): - Hybrid Platform & Solutions up 4 percent, up 9 percent at constant currency (about 1.5 points from sales to Kyndryl): -- Red Hat up 12 percent, up 17 percent at constant currency -- Automation up 4 percent, up 8 percent at constant currency -- Data & AI flat, up 4 percent at constant currency -- Security flat, up 5 percent at constant currency - Transaction Processing up 12 percent, up 19 percent at constant currency (about 22 points from sales to Kyndryl) - Software segment hybrid cloud revenue up 14 percent, up 18 percent at constant currency
Consulting (includes Business Transformation, Technology Consulting and Application Operations)— revenues of $4.8 billion, up 9.8 percent, up 17.8 percent at constant currency: - Business Transformation up 9 percent, up 16 percent at constant currency - Technology Consulting up 14 percent, up 23 percent at constant currency - Application Operations up 9 percent, up 17 percent at constant currency - Consulting segment hybrid cloud revenue up 20 percent, up 29 percent at constant currency
Infrastructure (includes Hybrid Infrastructure, Infrastructure Support)— revenues of $4.2 billion, up 19.0 percent, up 25.4 percent at constant currency (about 7 points from sales to Kyndryl): - Hybrid Infrastructure up 34 percent, up 41 percent at constant currency (about 7 points from sales to Kyndryl) -- IBM z Systems up 69 percent, up 77 percent at constant currency -- Distributed Infrastructure up 11 percent, up 17 percent at constant currency - Infrastructure Support down 2 percent, up 5 percent at constant currency (about 8 points from sales to Kyndryl) - Infrastructure segment hybrid cloud revenue up 24 percent, up 30 percent at constant currency
Financing (includes client and commercial financing)— revenues of $0.1 billion, down 29.9 percent, down 26.6 percent at constant currency
Cash Flow and Balance Sheet On a consolidated basis, in the second quarter, the company generated net cash from operating activities of $1.3 billion or $2.6 billion excluding IBM Financing receivables. IBM's free cash flow was $2.1 billion. The company returned $1.5 billion to shareholders in dividends in the second quarter.
On a consolidated basis, for the first six months of the year, the company generated net cash from operating activities of $4.6 billion or $4.2 billion excluding IBM Financing receivables. IBM's free cash flow was $3.3 billion, which includes cash impacts from the company's structural actions initiated at the end of 2020.
IBM ended the second quarter with $7.8 billion of cash on hand (which includes marketable securities), up $0.2 billion from year-end 2021. Debt, including IBM Financing debt of $12.3 billion, totaled $50.3 billion, down $1.4 billion since the end of 2021.
Full-Year 2022 Expectations
Revenue growth: The company continues to expect constant currency revenue growth at the high end of its mid-single digit model. The company also expects an additional 3.5 point contribution from incremental sales to Kyndryl. At mid-July 2022 foreign exchange rates, currency is expected to be about a six-point headwind.
Free Cash Flow: The company now expects about $10 billion in consolidated free cash flow.
Forward-Looking and Cautionary Statements Except for the historical information and discussions contained herein, statements contained in this release may constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements are based on the company's current assumptions regarding future business and financial performance. These statements involve a number of risks, uncertainties and other factors that could cause actual results to differ materially, including, but not limited to, the following: a downturn in economic environment and client spending budgets; a failure of the company's innovation initiatives; damage to the company's reputation; risks from investing in growth opportunities; failure of the company's intellectual property portfolio to prevent competitive offerings and the failure of the company to obtain necessary licenses; the company's ability to successfully manage acquisitions, alliances and dispositions, including integration challenges, failure to achieve objectives, the assumption of liabilities, and higher debt levels; fluctuations in financial results; impact of local legal, economic, political, health and other conditions; the company's failure to meet growth and productivity objectives; ineffective internal controls; the company's use of accounting estimates; impairment of the company's goodwill or amortizable intangible assets; the company's ability to attract and retain key employees and its reliance on critical skills; impacts of relationships with critical suppliers; product quality issues; impacts of business with government clients; reliance on third party distribution channels and ecosystems; cybersecurity and data privacy considerations; adverse effects related to climate change and environmental matters, tax matters; legal proceedings and investigatory risks; the company's pension plans; currency fluctuations and customer financing risks; impact of changes in market liquidity conditions and customer credit risk on receivables; potential failure of the separation of Kyndryl Holdings, Inc. to qualify for tax-free treatment; risk factors related to IBM securities; and other risks, uncertainties and factors discussed in the company's Form 10-Qs, Form 10-K and in the company's other filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission or in materials incorporated therein by reference. Any forward-looking statement in this release speaks only as of the date on which it is made. Except as required by law, the company assumes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements.
Presentation of Information in this Press Release On November 3, 2021, IBM completed the separation of Kyndryl. Unless otherwise specified, results are presented on a continuing operations basis. All references to revenue impacts from sales to Kyndryl are incremental sales post-separation.
In an effort to provide investors with additional information regarding the company's results as determined by generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), the company has also disclosed in this press release the following non-GAAP information, which management believes provides useful information to investors:
IBM results —
adjusting for currency (i.e., at constant currency);
presenting operating (non-GAAP) earnings per share amounts and related income statement items;
consolidated free cash flow;
consolidated cash from operating activities excluding IBM Financing receivables;
The rationale for management's use of these non-GAAP measures is included in Exhibit 99.2 in the Form 8‑K that includes this press release and is being submitted today to the SEC.
Conference Call and Webcast IBM's regular quarterly earnings conference call is scheduled to begin at 5:00 p.m. EDT, today. The Webcast may be accessed via a link at https://www.ibm.com/investor/events/earnings-2q22. Presentation charts will be available shortly before the Webcast.
Financial Results Below (certain amounts may not add due to use of rounded numbers; percentages presented are calculated from the underlying whole-dollar amounts).
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Let's get loud for these birthdays in Jennifer Lopez's family.
The superstar celebrated her twins Emme and Max's 15th birthday on Instagram, commemorating the occasion by sharing videos and photos of her family.
J.Lo—who shares her children with ex Marc Anthony—included clips from vacations, Emme and Max singing onstage, candid family moments and snapshots of her kids getting close with husband Ben Affleck. She set the images to the tune of Taylor Swift's "Fifteen (Taylor's Version)."
"Happy birthday to my beautiful, brilliant coconuts," she captioned her Feb. 22 post. "I am so proud of you both in every single way. You bring so much joy and happiness to my heart and soul. I love you beyond forever."
And that's not the only personal update J.Lo has shared on Instagram recently. On Valentine's Day, the Shotgun Wedding actress revealed the tattoos she and Ben got in honor of their relationship following their 2022 nuptials. As seen in the post, J.Lo got ink of an arrow piercing an infinity sign with their names on her side, while the Gone Girl actor's design included intertwined arrows with their first initials.
"Commitment," Jennifer wrote on Feb. 14. "Happy Valentine's Day my love #CommitmentIsSexy."
They've also taken commitment seriously beyond body ink, as J.Lo and Ben—who shares Violet, 17, Seraphina, 14, and Samuel, 10 with ex Jennifer Garner—have taken steps to blend their families under one roof.
"We moved in together," Jennifer told on Today Jan. 16. "The kids moved in together. It's been, like, a really kind of emotional transition, but at the same time all your dreams coming true."
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NEW YORK, Aug. 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Axylyum Charter, the parent company of the growth enablement product, AXY Wrap™, has entered into an agreement with Tower Fund Capital. Effective September 1, 2022, all loans within the Tower Fund Capital portfolio are optioned through Axylyum Charter's exclusive product.
Tower Fund Capital is led by Ed Gitlin, a veteran in the NYC real estate and lending space. With over three decades of experience, beginning with his previous company, which he sold to Realogy while at the top of its game with a revenue in excess of $650 Million, Ed established Tower Fund Capital in 2012. Tower Fund Capital is headquartered in New York City and Ed has positioned his latest venture as a leader in nationwide asset-based direct lending. With over $1 Billion in funding, Tower Fund Capital has filled an unparallel niche in the private lending sector.
"True market leaders have an innate ability to monetize their portfolios in every market. By securing their portfolio with AXY Wrap™, Tower Fund Capital is not only positioned for growth, but they are able to access capital at a significantly decreased cost. We are proud to partner with such a forward-thinking organization that understands the value of our product," stated Serge Petroff, CEO of Axylyum Charter.
AXY Wrap™ acts as a safeguard for retail and wholesale private lenders. In the event of default, Axylyum Charter acquires the distressed asset at 100% of the origination price.
"By working with Axylyum Charter and having AXY Wrap™ at our disposal, Tower Fund Capital has positioned itself not only to secure our balance sheet against future market volatility but to continue our tremendous growth in 2022 and beyond. We have already begun mapping out our growth plan for next year and look forward to utilizing the other client benefits Axylyum provides," stated Ed Gitlin, Principal of Tower Fund Capital.
Axylyum Charter has been featured in numerous notable publications such as Real Estate Weekly, Mortgage Orb, National Mortgage News, Mortgage Banker Magazine, and Globe Street. In 2021, they achieved significant notoriety by being recognized by The New York Real Estate Journal as 'Company of the Month.'
Axylyum Charter is a proud member of the American Association of Private Lenders and the Mortgage Bankers Association.
Axylyum Charter has disrupted the commercial lending space with its growth enablement product, AXY Wrap™. Specifically designed for private money lenders, AXY Wrap™ supports portfolio expansion by removing the risk of default.
For more information about AXY Wrap™, visit www.axylyum.com.
Tower Fund Capital was established in 2012 to capitalize on the decades of real-estate experience of its founders. With exclusive programs that are specifically designed to securely maximize borrowers' access to capital, Tower Fund Capital is a nationwide leader in asset-based lending.
For more information about Tower Fund Capital, visit www.towerfundcapital.com.
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North American painting franchise surpasses fundraising goal and could help fund over 3,000 hours of life-saving research
AUDUBON, Pa., Dec. 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- CertaPro Painters® surpassed its goal for its fourth annual Paint it Pink campaign, raising $152,980 for breast cancer research. This money will be donated to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation (BCRF) and Breast Cancer Society of Canada (BCSC) and could help fund over 3,000 hours of life-saving research for breast cancer or enroll 61 patients into clinical trials.
From Oct. 1 to Nov. 30, 153 participating franchisees throughout the U.S. and Canada donated a portion of every painting project to the Paint it Pink campaign. In previous years, the set donation amount was $10 per project, but this year, franchisees could choose whether to donate $10, $15, or $20. With this generosity, CertaPro Painters® was able to surpass its initial goal of $120k and increase the funds raised last year by $33k.
"Four years ago, one of our franchisees came to me and told me his wife passed away from breast cancer and wanted to see how our organization could help spread awareness and support the cause," said Mike Stone, President and CEO of CertaPro Painters®. "When I realized how many women — and men — are affected by the disease each year, and how it has affected my personal life too, I knew it was the right thing to do. Working with these organizations aligns with our core values and paying it forward. It's an honor to be involved in such a worthy cause and to watch our franchisees and customers rally around it."
In addition to donating a percentage of each painting project to the BCRF and BCSC, CertaPro Painters® gave its training facility, also known as CertaCity, a Paint it Pink makeover. Team members painted the facility's exterior walls pink, including a breast cancer ribbon and the campaign's name. Many team members also shared personal stories about how breast cancer has affected their families.
BCRF is the highest-rated breast cancer organization in the U.S. and the largest private funder of breast cancer research — and metastatic breast cancer research — globally. BCSC is a Canadian non-profit charity that raises money to fund patient-focused research for the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of breast cancer.
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WASHINGTON, Aug. 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The U.S. Chemical Production Regional Index (U.S. CPRI) rose by 0.2% in July following a 0.1% decline in June and a 0.4% gain in May, according to the American Chemistry Council (ACC). Chemical output was mixed across regions. The U.S. CPRI is measured as a three-month moving average (3MMA).
On a 3MMA basis, chemical production within segments was mixed in July. There were gains in the production of industrial gases, synthetic dyes and pigments, other inorganic chemicals, adhesives, coatings and other specialty chemicals, synthetic rubber, and crop protection chemicals. These gains were offset by lower production of plastic resins, organic chemicals, fertilizers and consumer products.
As nearly all manufactured goods are produced using chemistry in some form, manufacturing activity is an important indicator for chemical demand. Manufacturing output was flat in July (3MMA). The 3MMA trend in manufacturing production was mixed, with gains in the output of apparel, semiconductors, motor vehicles, oil and gas, foundries, plastic & rubber products, aerospace, electronics, and construction supplies.
Compared with July 2021, U.S. chemical production was up 0.7%, a slower rate of growth than last month. Chemical production was higher than a year ago in all regions except the Gulf Coast, which was 1.9% lower.
The U.S. CPRI was developed to track chemical production activity in seven regions of the United States. The U.S. CPRI is based on information from the Federal Reserve, and as such, includes monthly revisions as published by the Federal Reserve. The U.S. CPRI includes the most recent Federal Reserve benchmark revision released on July 28, 2022. To smooth month-to-month fluctuations, the U.S. CPRI is measured using a three-month moving average. The reading in July reflects production activity during May, June, and July.
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STOCKHOLM, Sweden — Tens of thousands of fans descended upon the Swedish capital of Stockholm to celebrate the opening show of Beyoncé’s new world tour on Wednesday.
“Renaissance” is the superstar’s first solo tour since 2016 and shares the namesake of her 2022 dance-centric album, the success of which landed Beyoncé at the top of the Grammy throne as the ceremony’s most decorated artist in history.
Fans who had complained in recent months about the lack of music videos for “Renaissance" hits were in for a treat Wednesday as video projections and animations took center stage. The rapid succession of costume changes and decor shifts was baffling. The singer played on interactions between a digital and physical world where robotic devices make space for weird silver moon rovers or an inflatable horse. Even Queen Bey herself morphs into a cybernetic character. Seems confusing? It was.
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Yet despite the impressive scale of the stage set, some moments still felt intimate. Beyoncé expressed heartfelt gratitude to fans for traveling from afar to witness her perform. She reached for songs spanning across her two-decade career, kicking off the show with “Dangerously in Love,” the title track of her 2003 first solo album, moving through 2011 female empowerment anthem “Run the World (Girls)” and dishing up a good selection of hits from “Renaissance” itself.
Wednesday's show sold out the 46,000 tickets available; and if the audience's reaction was anything to go on, the rest of the tour will be a hit. Beyoncé will make stops at more than 40 cities including London, Paris, Barcelona and Toronto before wrapping up the tour Sept. 27 in New Orleans. | https://www.12news.com/article/news/nation-world/beyonc-renaissance-world-tour-opening-concert/507-561185b2-468e-49cb-87fc-32f06bb69c48 | 2023-05-11 06:26:45 | 1 | https://www.12news.com/article/news/nation-world/beyonc-renaissance-world-tour-opening-concert/507-561185b2-468e-49cb-87fc-32f06bb69c48 |
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DELPHI, Ind. (AP) — A northern Indiana judge has recused himself from the case of two slain teenage girls, an Indiana Supreme Court spokeswoman said Thursday.
The Indiana Supreme Court is in the process of appointing Allen County Superior Court Judge Fran Gull as special judge in the case after Carroll Circuit Court Judge Benjamin Diener’s recusal, spokeswoman Kathryn Dolan said.
“A judge does not have to explain a reason for recusal,” Dolan said in an email to the news media.
Diener’s recusal came on the same day he approved a request from Carroll County Sheriff Tobe Leazenby to transfer Richard Allen, the suspect in the 2017 killings, to the Indiana Department of Corrections for safety reasons.
In the order to transfer Allen, Diener wrote, “This FINDING is not predicated on any acts or alleged acts of the Defendant, since arrest, rather a toxic and harmful insistence on ‘public information’ about Defendant and this case.”
Diener said the court found Allen to be in “imminent danger of serious bodily injury or death, or represents a substantial threat to the safety of others.”
He also addressed what he termed the “public bloodlust for information” in the case, calling it dangerous and saying all public servants working on the case do not feel safe or protected.
The order went on to state the public’s desire to learn about the case and access court records was “inherently disruptive” to court operations
Allen is being held on $20 million bond, online court records show.
Allen, 50, was arrested Friday on two murder counts in the killings of Liberty German, 14, and Abigail Williams, 13, in a case that has haunted Delphi.
The deaths were ruled a double homicide, but police have never disclosed how they died or described what evidence they gathered. A relative had dropped them off at a hiking trail near the Monon High Bridge just outside their hometown of Delphi, about 60 miles (97 kilometers) northwest of Indianapolis. Their bodies were found the next day, Feb. 14, 2017, in a rugged, heavily wooded area near the trail.
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As fossil fuel emissions continue warming Earth’s atmosphere, the Biden administration is turning to hydrogen as an energy source for vehicles, manufacturing and generating electricity.
It’s offering $8 billion to entice the nation’s industries, engineers and planners to figure out how to produce and deliver clean hydrogen. States and businesses are making final pitches Friday as they compete for a new program that will create regional networks, or “hubs,” of hydrogen producers, consumers and infrastructure. The aim is to accelerate the availability and use of the colorless, odorless gas that already powers some vehicles and trains.
How can enough hydrogen be produced to meet demand — in ways that don’t worsen global warming? And how can it be moved efficiently to where users can get it? Such questions will be tackled by the hubs.
Nearly every state has joined at least one proposed hub and many are working together, hoping to reap the economic development and jobs they would bring. The governors of Arkansas, Louisiana and Oklahoma came up with the “HALO Hydrogen Hub” to compete for funding, for example.
Big fossil fuel companies like Chevron and EQT Corporation, renewable energy developers such as Obsidian, and researchers in university and government labs are involved, too.
But only a select few will receive billions in federal funding. Here are some questions and answers about the initiative:
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Q. What is a hydrogen hub?
A. The bipartisan infrastructure law signed by President Joe Biden last year included $8 billion for a program to establish six to 10 regional “hydrogen hubs” around the nation. A hub is meant to be a network of companies that produce clean hydrogen and of the industries that use it — heavy transportation, for example — and infrastructure such as pipelines and refueling stations. States and companies have teamed up to create hub proposals. Their final applications are due Friday at the U.S. Department of Energy, which is expected to start awarding money later this year.
Q. Why hydrogen?
Hydrogen can be made in ways that yield little if any planet-warming greenhouse gases. The Energy Department says hydrogen, once produced, can generate power in a fuel cell, emitting only water vapor and warm air. The department says the hubs will produce “clean” hydrogen, although its definition includes hydrogen produced with natural gas. Gas companies have talked about mixing hydrogen at low concentrations with methane for delivery to homes and businesses.
Some consider hydrogen “clean” only if made through electrolysis — splitting water molecules using renewable energy sources such as wind and solar power, which also is carbon free, as well as nuclear power. But some oil and gas companies say they can use fossil fuels as feedstocks if they capture the carbon dioxide and keep it out of the atmosphere.
Environmental groups say hydrogen presents its own pollution and climate risks. When emitted into the atmosphere, it boosts volumes of methane and other greenhouse gases, underscoring the need to avoid leaks from hydrogen systems – an issue the hubs should consider, said Nichole Saunders, staff attorney with the Environmental Defense Fund.
Q. Who are the finalists?
The Energy Department asked for detailed plans and received 79. In December, the department encouraged 33 of those with hub proposals to submit a final application, although ones that were discouraged can still apply. The department hasn’t identified the applicants because of sensitive negotiations over where to put the hubs.
The environmental nonprofit Clean Air Task Force has monitored the process and identified 23 finalists on an online map. The Associated Press contacted those groups and received responses from most, confirming that they were encouraged by the DOE to apply by Friday and sharing details of their plans. Among them are energy producers — fossil fuels as well as renewable developers — plus states, universities, national laboratories, utilities and companies that plan to use the hydrogen.
More than 60 public and private entities in the Midwest want a hub in their region, for example. The Midwest Alliance for Clean Hydrogen says it would be an “ideal fit,” partly because many large industrial sectors there, including steel, ammonia and refining, rely on “dirty hydrogen consumption” to fuel their operations.
Q. What are they proposing?
A. At least eight plan to source their hydrogen from fossil fuels and produce it using natural gas, in keeping with a provision in the law that at least two hubs should be in areas with the nation’s most abundant gas supplies.
The Appalachian Regional Clean Hydrogen Hub is a partnership involving the state of West Virginia and EQT, the nation’s largest natural gas producer, among others. They say their region has enormous gas resources and could produce hydrogen from methane using heat, steam and pressure while capturing the carbon dioxide it would generate.
At least eight other proposals would generate hydrogen from water through electrolysis, primarily using renewable sources such as wind and solar, although some would power the process with nuclear energy. They are concentrated in coastal and Upper Midwestern states. The Northeast Regional Clean Hydrogen Hub proposal includes seven Northeast states, led by New York, and more than 100 partners who would use hydrogen in transportation and heavy industries, and for long-duration energy storage.
California has a renewables-only plan to use hydrogen to decarbonize transportation, ports and power plants, with its Alliance for Renewable Clean Hydrogen Energy Systems. Washington and Oregon also want to use renewables to produce hydrogen to use for heavy-duty transportation, aviation, maritime and agriculture. The Pacific Northwest Hydrogen Association says it’s planning projects in those two states, plus Montana.
The Great Lakes Clean Hydrogen Coalition would produce hydrogen at the Davis-Besse Nuclear Power Station in Oak Harbor, Ohio, through electrolysis and transport it by pipeline and truck for the region’s steelmaking, aviation and glass manufacturing industries.
Some hubs would use both natural gas with carbon capture techniques and renewables, like the HyVelocity proposal in the Gulf region. That hub includes Chevron, Air Liquide, University of Texas, GTI Energy and the Center for Houston’s Future. They say a hub makes sense there because the Texas Gulf Coast already produces 3.5 million metric tons of hydrogen annually, or one-third of all U.S. hydrogen production.
Q. Why is this important?
The United States can’t meet its climate goals relying on a vast buildout of renewables and electrification alone, said Emily Kent, the U.S. director for zero-carbon fuels at the Clean Air Task Force.
But clean hydrogen plays an important role in decarbonizing sectors of the economy that are nearly impossible to electrify, she added. That includes long-haul trucking, marine shipping and aviation, heavy industries including iron and steelmaking, and the existing production and use of hydrogen.
Yet, the United States makes very little hydrogen. Currently it’s produced using natural gas to be used for refining petroleum and producing ammonia for fertilizer.
Joseph Majkut, at the Center for Strategic and International Studies think tank, said the hubs, along with the tax credits offered for hydrogen production, are the way the U.S. is going to commit significant public spending to jumpstart the industry.
The country wants to make the electric grid carbon-free by 2035, and reach net zero economy-wide by 2050 so the greenhouse gases produced are no more than the amount removed from the atmosphere. The U.S. Department of Energy says hydrogen has great potential for providing power and heat.
“We’ve been producing and using hydrogen for a long time,” Kent said. “We have not been producing it in these ways, with these technologies, and we have not been using it in a lot of these sectors.”
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Country music superstar Thomas Rhett is celebrating his 10-year wedding anniversary with what appears to be an unreleased track dedicated to his "best friend," Lauren Akins.
The "Die a Happy Man" singer took to Instagram on Wednesday and shared a video montage of him and his wife celebrating life's biggest milestones -- from their wedding day, New Year's Day, date nights and traveling the world. Thomas Rhett captioned it, "10 years with my best friend @laur_akins I legit don't know sometimes if you are a real person or an Angel. I could not a dreamed up a better life if I tried. 10 years and 4 kids later I love you more every single day. I love you so much! Happy anniversary babe ❤️."
A heartfelt caption, for sure, but Thomas Rhett took it a step further when he included what appears to be an unreleased track. Some of the lyrics include, "That kiss was only the beginning and ... to this day when you walk in a room my heart still doesn't know what it’s s’posed to do and in my mind, girl, we’re still 22."
He also serenades Akins, "It’s been a minute together since we said forever and it’s never been more true. I’m just so madly in love with you..." and "You had a glow about you truly original. You joked about our future, I took it literal. I bottled up some courage and went and bought a ring and then that next October you were walking down the aisle to me."
Thomas Rhett and Akins got married on Oct. 12, 2012.
Thomas Rhett's fans flooded the post with a bunch of heart emojis, but they also wanted to know if the track was new and if the singer will release it sometime soon. Fans tried to find the song, to no avail. So, they took to his comments and begged Thomas Rhett for more deets on the romantic song.
One fan wrote, "please drop this song 😅" while another fan said, "Dang this song sounds as timeless as your LOVE!"
It's been one helluva ride for the lovely couple. Back in November 2021, Thomas Rhett and Akins welcomed their fourth child, Lillie Carolina Akins, the couple's fourth daughter.
Back in September 2021, Thomas Rhett spoke with ET about how he might have a little musician on his hands with his daughter, Willa Gray, who can't get enough of having music in her life.
"Every time I go to my studio, she just watches me walk downstairs. She was like, 'Are you going to your studio? 'I’m like, 'Yeah, you wanna come?' She’s like, 'Yeah,' and we'll just go down there and make beats together and I'll play the guitar, and I'll just hand her the microphone and she'll just freestyle. It's unbelievable," Thomas Rhett said of Willa's interest in music.
The country singer has also shared some of Willa's music to Instagram, and while he's ecstatic about his little songstress' love for his craft, he's hoping his other children will fall in love with it too.
"I want them to fall in love with music. I’m not trying to convince any of them to do what I do for a living, but I do think that if I can impart any wisdom on the classics or even just knowing how to craft a song, I think it's just a really neat trait to possess in life," Thomas Rhett shared. "And if they love it naturally, they got dad here to somewhat help them coach that."
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GREENSBURG, Ind. — A South Decatur High School teacher has been charged with stalking after sending a 15-year-old student more than 600 text messages which included lewd and smutty jokes and memes.
The teacher allegedly even showed up to one of the student’s baseball games after he quit responding to her messages, according to court documents.
Paige Simon, 28, of Osgood was arrested on Friday. She is charged with stalking and official misconduct, both Level 6 felonies, along with a misdemeanor charge of battery.
According to the Decatur County Sheriff’s Department, the investigation into Simon began in early April after reports of possible inappropriate behavior between the teacher and the student.
In addition to sending hundreds of text messages to the student between February and April, Simon allegedly had sexual-related conversations with the juvenile and another student while in the classroom.
Simon reportedly told the students about her sex toys and how she uses them to pleasure herself, according to the court documents.
A teacher reported that Simon let the students call her derogatory names that were sexual in nature including letting kids refer to her as a “*** dumpster.”
Police reviewed the 600+ text messages sent between the juvenile and Simon and noted many of them were jokes and memes that were sexual in nature.
The student also reportedly told police that Simon would frequently touch his arm or shoulder and, on one occasion, ran her fingers through her hair. The school was also informed of an incident where Simon tried to take the student’s phone and reached toward his crotch with her hand lingering in the area.
Police said that the student quit responding to Simon’s messages but she kept messaging him vulgar jokes anyway. Simon also reportedly showed up at one of the juvenile’s baseball games after he had blocked her number.
Simon was reportedly found crying on at least two occasions by another teacher. Simon had allegedly been upset that the student was no longer interacting with her and feared she’d done something to make him mad at her. | https://fox59.com/news/indycrime/south-decatur-teacher-charged-with-stalking-sent-600-messages-to-student/ | 2023-05-01 20:40:29 | 0 | https://fox59.com/news/indycrime/south-decatur-teacher-charged-with-stalking-sent-600-messages-to-student/ |
QUESTION: Our dog was recently bitten by a copperhead snake. The veterinarian prescribed an antibiotic to keep the wound from becoming infected. She added an NSAID for pain.
To protect his stomach, she recommended omeprazole and a veterinary probiotic. The probiotic arrived by FedEx inside an insulated envelope with a cold pack and a temperature monitoring device. Even though it was hot out, the monitor showed that the medicine had never become too warm.
Why don’t my mail order human medicines have temperature-monitoring devices enclosed so I can verify that they did not become overheated in transit?
ANSWER: You raise a fascinating issue. If some veterinary products are shipped with temperature monitors, why not human medications? We think the Food and Drug Administration should require that all drugs shipped during the summer or winter should have such devices in the packages, even though it might cost a bit more.
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QUESTION: You’ve written about the dangers of Lp(a). Doctors should absolutely test for this cardiac risk factor. Patients should insist on it.
My husband was a thin runner with low lipids and triglycerides; yet, he had a heart attack. We learned that his Lp(a) level was high.
Three cardiologists said that wasn’t important. One even said statins lower it. My husband consulted a fourth cardiologist, took niacin and lowered his level.
Lp(a) are sticky lipids, so when there is turbulence in your arteries, for whatever reason, they glue things together and cause blood clots that can block arteries.
ANSWER: There is strong evidence that Lp(a), which is also referred to as lipoprotein(a), can increase the risk for heart attacks and strokes (Biomedicines, July 2021). In addition, high levels of Lp(a) are linked to aortic valve calcification (European Heart Journal, July 23, 2022).
The cardiologist who suggested that statins lower Lp(a) was mistaken. In fact, statins raise this risk factor for heart disease (European Heart Journal, Jan. 1, 2020). This might explain why some people who eat right, exercise and even take statins could still have heart attacks.
QUESTION: In your reply to the person who is using over-the-counter Primatene Mist for asthma, I’m surprised that you didn’t mention the dangers of overuse. As a pulmonary clinical nurse specialist, I cared for several people who landed in the intensive care unit because of cardiac stimulation from this drug. Our practice never recommended its use.
ANSWER: The active ingredient in Primatene is epinephrine (adrenaline). It opens airways but also stimulates the heart.
The over-the-counter label cautions consumers that using more than directed can be dangerous to the cardiovascular system. Thank you for reinforcing that warning.
Prescription bronchodilators containing albuterol also can stimulate the heart and raise blood pressure. The official prescribing information notes that: “Fatalities have been reported with excessive use of inhaled sympathomimetic drugs in patients with asthma.”
In their column, Joe and Teresa Graedon answer letters from readers. You can email them via their website: www.PeoplesPharmacy.com.
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A look at what's happening around the majors on Sunday:
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THE MAX
Mets ace Max Scherzer starts at night against Bryce Harper and the Phillies at Citi Field.
Scherzer is 3-0 with a 1.80 ERA in four starts during his first year in New York. The three-time Cy Young Award winner has struck out 33 in 25 innings while allowing just 11 hits.
Zach Eflin (1-1, 3.20 ERA) pitches for Philadelphia.
ROCKY START
Colorado lefty Kyle Freeland tries again for his first win since signing a $64.5 million, five-year contract last month.
The 28-year-old Denver native is 0-3 with a 6.16 ERA in four starts for the Rockies this season.
He's set to pitch against the Reds at Coors Field.
AILING RAYS
A COVID-19 outbreak hit the Tampa Bay staff this weekend during its series against Minnesota at Tropicana Field, keeping pitching coach Kyle Snyder, field coordinator Paul Hoover, bench coach Matt Quatraro and bullpen coach Stan Boroski away from the team until further notice. None of them will be on the plane Sunday night when the Rays fly to Oakland for the start of a nine-game road trip.
“When something like this snowballs like it did today. . . . I mean, we’ve been dealing, dealing, dealing trying to contain it, and then the last day or two it’s hit us pretty hard,” manager Kevin Cash said.
CRUISIN' CARDS
The St. Louis Cardinals lead the majors with 22 stolen bases in 23 attempts.
The lone blemish came when slugger Albert Pujols tried to swipe third at Milwaukee on April 14 and was caught by Brewers pitcher Brandon Woodruff.
Harrison Bader tops the NL with six steals after a swipe against Arizona on Saturday. He had a total of nine steals in 2021.
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PROVO, Utah, May 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Professional Rally Driver Lucy Block, mother of three and wife of global action sports star the late Ken Block, has announced in partnership with SIERRA Cars and Hypercraft that she will race Pikes Peak International Hill Climb (PPIHC) on June 25 in Colorado Springs, driving in Ken's honor.
"My biggest accomplishments have always been being a mother to my kids and a strong, supportive wife. Being given the opportunity to drive to the summit for Ken at Pikes Peak is an honor. He gave so much to the action sports community. Driving Pikes Peak International Hill Climb gives us a way to carry Ken's spirit forward and do something he was excited to do himself. We are eager to be able to use this opportunity to create awareness around 43 Institute, and celebrate my husband's love for motorsports and innovation," said Block.
Competing in the Unlimited Class, and for her first time up Pikes Peak, Block will pilot the SIERRA ECHO EV powered by Hypercraft. The ECHO EV is built on SIERRA Cars' race-proven chassis and a Hypercraft electric drive system. It was developed as a joint partnership between Hypercraft, a leading powertrain manufacturing startup in EV mobility, and SIERRA Cars, a high-performance recreational and race vehicle manufacturer.
The Block's daughter, 16-year-old Lia Block, also a rally driver, will make an untimed tribute run for her father, driving the same pink Porsche 911 "Hoonipigasus," that Ken drove less than one year earlier. Block's 2022 attempt at a record-setting run at Pikes Peak was foiled by engine failure. His family and the automotive world suffered a massive loss when Ken died tragically in a snowmobile accident on January 2, 2023.
"We are so honored to take part in this year's PPIHC with the Block family. Shortly after Ken's passing, I was speaking with Lucy and realized how important it was to her that she remains in motorsports with her family. Getting Lucy involved at Pikes Peak seemed like the place where we could make the most positive impact," said SIERRA Cars Founder and Professional Racecar Driver Cole Powelson. "Standing on the summit of Pikes Peak on race day is one of the greatest pleasures I've ever known. To be able to share that with Lucy and Lia is the thing I'm looking forward to most this year."
"Ken has been a big inspiration to many of us at Hypercraft, for decades," said Hypercraft Co-Founder and Chief Marketing Officer Jonathon Miller. "The opportunity to work with Lucy, and to be the EV powertrain provider for the SIERRA ECHO that will take her up this legendary mountain, is a huge honor, to say the least. We're excited to see the Block family inspire the next generation of performance culture, just like their dad did."
The SIERRA ECHO EV powered by Hypercraft is a driver-focused experience with unsurpassed driving versatility. It features a single-seat chassis design built from tubular DOM steel armed with rally-inspired steering, suspension and braking that can conquer everything from sand to ice and asphalt.
Vehicle Specs:
- Hypercraft-supplied drive system delivering 300 bhp of peak power (225 kW) and 368 ft/lbs (500 Nm) of peak torque at a maximum of 12,000 RPM, which is enough power to propel the car to 120 MPH.
- Energy storage also comes from Hypercraft via three 18.6 kWh batteries.
- A Sadev gear reduction with LSD transfers power through a set of RCV axles.
- Suspension is handled by a dual wishbone front design with 10" or 12" of adjustable wheel travel and Zbroz 2-way adjustable shocks.
- Wilwood 4 piston calipers squeezing vented rotors and a hydraulic handbrake easily bring the 1,350 lb ECHO to a stop.
- On the inside, the driver-focused interior consists of an AEM digital display, a Sabelt steering wheel, seat and six-point, race-certified harness.
Powelson explained, "EVs are very well-suited for Pikes Peak, because they don't suffer a loss in power due to altitude, like gas-powered vehicles. Fans of Pikes Peak will be excited to learn the same model of car Lucy is racing is the same car we're offering for purchase. This is a historical first for Pikes Peak racers, fans and car manufacturers competing in the race."
Further, Hypercraft, SIERRA Cars, and Block are working to raise funds for the Block family's non-profit 43 Institute, donating a portion of proceeds from the sale of seven "Block Edition" cars to the organization in support of its mission, with the goal of raising $43,000. These seven specialty vehicles are race-ready and feature the same Block-tribute livery graphics as Lucy's Pikes Peak car. Additionally, each of the seven vehicles will be hand-signed by members of the Block family.
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Husband Arrested in Fort Ripley Hit-and-Run Death
Crow Wing County law enforcement arrested the husband of a Fort Ripley hit-and-run victim on July 10.
According to the Crow Wing County Sheriff’s Office, deputies arrested 47-year-old Tony McClelland yesterday after following leads and evidence relating to the death of his wife. Authorities received reports of 49-year-old Angela McClelland’s, the suspects wife, body being found deceased on June 25 in Fort Ripley Township near the intersection of Legend Lane and Killian Road. The victim and her husband lived together in their Fort Ripley home.
McClelland is currently in custody at the Crow Wing County Jail. He is booked on charges of 2nd degree murder and criminal vehicular homicide.
The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension assisted with the case. More information is expected to be released soon.
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Ivey stresses record, opponents challenge her on it
By KIM CHANDLER
Associated Press
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (AP) – Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey is seeking to avoid a runoff in Tuesday’s Republican primary, while her challengers are seeking to push her into one.
During a Monday campaign stop in Huntsville, Ivey stressed her record on job creation and conservative issues as she faces a slate of right-flank challengers.
Ivey faces a total of eight primary challengers, including former Trump Ambassador Lindy Blanchard and businessman Tim James – the son of former Gov. Fob James – and Lew Burdette, who runs King’s Home, a Christian-based nonprofit with group homes throughout the state.
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WYNYARD PARK STOCKTON-ON-TEES, Britain (AP) _ Venator Materials PLC (VNTR) on Tuesday reported second-quarter net income of $93 million.
The Wynyard park stockton-On-Tees, Britain-based company said it had profit of 86 cents per share. Earnings, adjusted for one-time gains and costs, came to 13 cents per share.
The results surpassed Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of five analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for earnings of 8 cents per share.
The chemical company posted revenue of $642 million in the period, missing Street forecasts. Three analysts surveyed by Zacks expected $677.7 million.
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LAKE OSWEGO, Ore., June 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Geneva Financial (Geneva), a direct mortgage lender operating in 46 states, has announced the opening of a new branch location in Lake Oswego, OR led by Branch Manager Pauline Hines. The opening of this new branch provides opportunities for local borrowers and buyers looking to navigate the current housing market.
"Already, our transition to Geneva has proven tremendously fruitful." Oregon Branch Manager Pauline Hines stated. "The resources available to me and my branch have allowed us to expand in ways I couldn't have imagined. We are excited to see the potential continue to grow as we serve our market."
Based out of Lake Oswego, OR, Hines and her team proudly serve homebuyers throughout the state. The new branch will continue Geneva's exceptional service and extensive product offering through countless homebuyer and homeowner-focused products including Conventional, FHA, VA, USDA, Refinance, Reverse, Jumbo Loans, Condo Financing, and so much more.
With more that 20 years in the mortgage and real estate industry, Pauline has built a stellar reputation through her experience and skill in the sector. To Hines, communication is key through the entire loan process, always keeping her clients' best interests in mind. From first-time homebuyers to seasoned investors, Hines and her team will go above and beyond to help clients achieve their dreams of homeownership.
Geneva Financial Home Loans is currently expanding in all markets and seeking branch managers and loan originators across the United States looking to advance their mortgage careers. For information on opportunities, visit www.GenevaFi.com/opportunity
Founded in 2007 by Aaron VanTrojen, Geneva Financial (NMLS 42056) is a direct mortgage lender headquartered in Chandler, Arizona with more than 130 branch locations in 46 states. Our mission at Geneva Financial is to approach every aspect of our business from the "inside-out". With a culture-forward mindset, we focus on our loan originators and support staff first to ensure an unbeatable experience for our customers.
Our Core Values were created as a daily reminder to operate with the inside-out approach in mind. Core Value #1 is the backbone of all our Core Values, our mission, and our brand vision: Home Loans Powered by Humans®. Learn more about Geneva Financial Home Loans at www.GenevaFi.com
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Paul Francis has his work cut out for him. As the executive director of the State Board for Community and Technical Colleges, he is responsible for helping supply Washington with great thinkers, innovators and workers not only for the economy of tomorrow, but for the economy of today.
There is, indeed, an immediate need for well-trained workers.
Washington’s projected annual job growth rate is more than 2%, but 70% of jobs in the state require some kind of postsecondary credential, according to the Washington Roundtable.
Francis says community colleges are ready and willing to move young — and not so young — learners to either four-year colleges or into careers where the demand is great.
According to business leaders, that demand is currently outstripping the availability of workers. Washington’s employers say they are ready, today, to hire graduates of community colleges and apprenticeship programs.
But too few Washingtonians are taking advantage of the vast opportunities community colleges can offer. Enrollment is down 20% at the state’s community colleges, partly due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but also due to a misconception that a two-year college degree is not financially attainable. Washington provides some of the most generous financial assistance for community colleges in the country. Its Washington College Grant helps working-age students and those from low- and middle income families obtain their educational goals. And graduates of Seattle high schools are eligible for free tuition at community colleges in Seattle under the Seattle Promise.
From accounting and animation at Highline Community College in Des Moines, to digital filmmaking and prepharmacy at Spokane Falls Community College, career training is awaiting the tens of thousands of high school graduates each year.
And how can the state help shrink its 6,000-person nursing shortage? By preparing and encouraging high school students to study nursing at community colleges such as Bellevue College or Shoreline Community College.
Students who graduated in 2022 from Washington’s professional-technical programs such as welding, nursing and cybersecurity with a certificate or degree had an average full-time earning of $63,000, according to the SBCTC.
And for those who have been out of high school for some years, community colleges offer a welcoming and affordable option for those desiring credentials for a career change. In fact, the average age for a community college student in Washington is 27.
Achieving success in the academic and business world should be a seamless journey from high school, to community college, to the workplace.
Community colleges are among the state’s greatest assets. Making sure they are visible, accessible and fully utilized helps students, businesses and local communities thrive in tandem. | https://www.seattletimes.com/opinion/editorials/community-colleges-are-among-the-states-greatest-assets/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=Referral&utm_campaign=RSS_all | 2023-02-07 00:10:44 | 0 | https://www.seattletimes.com/opinion/editorials/community-colleges-are-among-the-states-greatest-assets/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=Referral&utm_campaign=RSS_all |
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — A senior Shiite cleric in Iran was shot and killed Wednesday in an attack in a northern province along the Caspian Sea, authorities said.
An attacker shot to death Ayatollah Abbas Ali Soleimani in Babolsar in Iran’s Mazandaran province, state television reported. Police later arrested the attacker, state TV said.
Confusion persisted hours after the attack. Soleimani had been at a bank in the city when another man seized a guard’s firearm and began shooting over a personal dispute with an employee, striking and killing the cleric, state TV initially said. State TV later said it was the guard himself who opened fire.
The discrepant accounts could not be immediately reconciled. The Interior Ministry announced it would launch a special investigation into the cleric’s slaying.
Soleimani, 78, served on the Assembly of Experts, an 88-seat panel that oversees and appoints Iran’s supreme leader. He also once was the personal representative of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei to Iran’s restive Sistan and Baluchestan province. | https://www.kxnet.com/news/international/ap-international/iran-says-senior-cleric-on-assembly-of-experts-shot-dead/ | 2023-04-27 01:09:20 | 0 | https://www.kxnet.com/news/international/ap-international/iran-says-senior-cleric-on-assembly-of-experts-shot-dead/ |
- Tangible outcomes produced from matching Korean deep-tech startups with overseas partners
- Centre's win-win partnership models prove effective and sustainable
SEOUL, South Korea, Dec. 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Deep-tech startups are finding new ways to spur growth through binational partnership models introduced by Born2Global Centre, the startup incubation and acceleration agency under the Ministry of Science and ICT of South Korea. By implementing several technology exchange and joint venture support programs, the Centre has supported over 322 companies to find partners for overseas business expansion and produce actual results in 2022.
As a part of Born2Global Centre's binational R&DB support model that promotes effective technology transfer and global growth of tech innovators, the Centre launched the "LAC-Korea Deep-tech Exchange Program" in 2020 to match tech startups from Korea and Latin America. A total of 222 startups were sourced, and through online meetup events and proposal evaluations throughout July 2020 to March 2021, five partnership pairs were approved to receive funding from the International Development Bank (IDB). As of the end of 2022, the paired-up companies are all generating tangible results, such as revenue increase, acquisition of new customers, and development of new products and services.
One such case is the partnership between Coconut Silo, a one-stop platform directly connecting truck drivers with suppliers utilizing AI technology from Korea and Avancargo, an Argentine B2B platform connecting supply and demand for medium and long-distance freight transport companies. The two companies have made particularly impressive progress through their cooperation. Following a successful technology transfer of Coconut Silo's solution to Avancargo, that has led to an increase in sales for both sides, the companies established a joint corporation in Uruguay, to make inroads to the whole Latin America region, and beyond.
Meanwhile, the "Binational Tech Joint Venture Program" funded by the Ministry of Science and ICT of Korea launched in 2021 to support startups in the data, network, and AI fields. Under the program, more than 43 potential tech joint venture partnerships were built and vetted, and a total of 26 local technology matching joint ventures have been established in markets such as US, Europe, and Southeast Asia to date. A successful outcome of the program is the case of Teamgrit, a two-way communication solution company using IoT-based real-time video data, who established the joint venture R2 in Japan to supply its solutions to Kyocera Group. The joint venture is also seeking currently collaboration with Softbank's IoT module division.
"The results of Born2Global Centre's initiatives launched in 2020 and 2021 are now bearing actual results. This proves that our cross-continental startup partnership models are effective, and also contribute to a sustainable startup ecosystem, as through the technology transfer, the two companies seek a continuous partnership that drives growth for both sides," said Kim Jongkap, Chief Executive Director of Born2Global Centre.
Born2Global Centre has a grand plan to join forces with increased volume of partners to create more binational joint R&DB partnerships and provide more follow-supports (project matching, grants, investment, business development, etc.,) for tech innovators all over the world.
Established in 2013 under the Ministry of Science and ICT in Korea, the Born2Global Centre has been setting the standards for a successful startup ecosystem in Korea and continues to expand and transform startups so that they are engaged, well equipped, and connected with the global market.
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The Supreme Court just shot down the use of race-based admissions in a move that will force many colleges to change the standards by which they admit students.
The ruling came in response to cases against Harvard University and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (UNC), which both released statements that didn’t outline their next steps but emphasized their commitment to diversity on campus.
The situation is bound to lead to other fights as many are already speculating colleges are going to try to find loopholes in the court’s ruling, with Democrats and supporters of diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) efforts forcefully denouncing the move.
“The Court recognized the Constitution guarantees equal treatment for all races, and exceptions to that rule should be rare and fleeting. I do not expect universities to take this decision lightly — DEI has become one of the highest (if not the highest) priority at many schools — and I expect universities to look for loopholes and workarounds,” Brian Fitzpatrick, professor of law at Vanderbilt University, said.
Fitzpatrick argued schools will try to circumvent the ruling in two ways: making decisions based on discussion of race or ethnicity in an applicant’s essay or implementing preferences to those from certain zip codes and high schools.
A bevy of colleges Thursday released statements saying they will change their practices in line with the ruling but did not offer concrete steps they will take. Universities will not be in a rush to announce such adjustments since admissions are mostly over for the 2023-2024 school year.
In the mean time, advocates fear this will lead to detrimental effects on enrollment for underrepresented communities.
“Without the consideration of race in college admissions, we will see our institutions shift to being even more exclusive than they already are for the benefit of white, male, and wealthy applicants,” Color Of Change president Rashad Robinson said.
James E. K. Hildreth, the CEO and president of Meharry Medical College, one of the nation’s four medical historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs), said he anticipates higher admissions numbers “as Black and Hispanic students avoid applying to predominantly white universities where they may now feel a sense of unease and pursue degrees at HBCUs instead.”
“This is potentially a step toward resegregating college campuses, and thus a problem for all socially aware institutions,” Hildreth said.
Before the ruling, eight states had already banned affirmative action in the pursuit of race-neutral practices, but advocates say the universities in those states have failed to recover the diversity numbers they had before the ban took place.
“They only have to look to California to know exactly what’s going to happen: You’re going to see a significant decline in African American and Latino admissions in institutions of higher learning,” Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) said after the ruling. California banned affirmative action in college admissions in 1996.
President Biden announced Thursday he is calling on schools to “give serious consideration to the adversities students have overcome” in the application process, such as hard financial situations, the location in which an applicant went to high school, and personal experiences of discrimination.
While the call is likely to inflame those already expecting colleges to try to sidestep the ruling, affirmative action opponents made it clear they feel the law is on their side.
“The Court today makes clear that, in the future, universities wishing to discriminate based on race in admissions must articulate and justify a compelling and measurable state interest based on concrete evidence. Given the strictures set out by the Court, I highly doubt any will be able to do so,” Justice Clarence Thomas wrote in his concurring opinion.
However, Fitzpatrick said that giving consideration to those who come from less fortunate circumstances is likely to survive legal challenges.
“I don’t think giving preferences to poor people is in any serious legal danger. Now, technically, if the reason you’re giving the preference to poor people is to try to reduce the number of Asian students and increase the number of Black students, technically I think that is illegal,” he said.
“But I think it’s gonna be very hard for anyone to prove that the reason you’re giving preferences to poor people is for the racial effects as opposed to simply helping poor people, helping people that did not have the same advantages and therefore couldn’t compile, perhaps, the same academic records as wealthy students,” he added.
The decision on affirmative action is likely to lead to another admissions fight that has been brewing in the background: legacies.
Legacy admissions, which are given to students whose family members attended the same school, are seen more at private, prestigious universities and are controversial because they tend to benefit those who are rich and white.
“I think the question is how do you continue to create a culture where education is the goal for every single part of our community? One of the things that Harvard could do to make that even better is to eliminate any legacy programs where they have preferential treatment for legacy kids, not allow for the professors — their kids to come to Harvard as well,” 2024 presidential candidate and Sen. Tim Scott (R-S.C.) said after Thursday’s ruling. | https://fox59.com/hill-politics/what-will-colleges-do-in-wake-of-affirmative-action-ruling/ | 2023-06-29 23:06:00 | 0 | https://fox59.com/hill-politics/what-will-colleges-do-in-wake-of-affirmative-action-ruling/ |
Temperatures hotter than the center of the sun, the highest-energy lasers in the world, magnets the size of a basketball court — and the promise of virtually unlimited energy on Earth.
Dozens of universities and governments worldwide are pursuing fusion energy, hoping to obtain a limitless energy source that produces no carbon emissions.
At Zap Energy outside Seattle, researchers are among the 35 private companies racing to crack the puzzle.
Ben Levitt is the director of research and development at Zap Energy.
"I run a team here of physicists and engineers at this lab. We do the development on the fusion core reactor right here," said Levitt. "Where we need to get to is getting more energy output from these fusion reactions than is required as input. In other words, to light the candle, you need a certain amount of energy."
No one here is wearing radiation protection. Scientists say nuclear fusion is very different than nuclear fission, which powers hundreds of power plants across the world.
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"Fission, which is commercially available and has been so since, you know, right after World War II, is the breaking apart of large nuclei. Think of uranium and plutonium, those things. When you take a large nucleus and split it apart, you get a bunch of energy coming out, and that's great," Levitt said.
But fission reactors also produce thousands of tons of radioactive waste each year.
"Fusion, on the other hand, is quite different and is not yet commercially available. This process exists in all the stars and galaxies in the universe. So the challenge for us is how do you create a star on Earth? Our sun is made up predominantly of hydrogen and helium. What the sun also has is a lot of gravitational force. So it can compress all this hot gas, hot enough and dense enough that these nuclei of hydrogen come so close together they actually fuse, and they're pushed together to create another nucleus. This heavier nucleus is helium. And you get even more energy than in the fission reaction," said Levitt.
To "create that star on Earth," says Levitt, researchers must contain a mysterious substance called plasma.
"In order of increasing temperature, you can start at a solid, increase the temperature you get to a liquid, then to a gas," he said. "What happens when you go even hotter than a gas? That's a plasma."
Plasma's charged particles repel one another.
"The trick is to force them together, long enough that they'll fuse," he continued.
Smushing charged plasma to achieve fusion takes incredible force. A massive machine called the National Ignition Facility in Livermore, California, uses 192 giant lasers to push the plasma together.
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A facility under construction in France called Iter will use huge magnets to try to achieve fusion.
Zap, meanwhile, is working to make smaller scale reactors. Their name reflects their strategy: By hitting the plasma with a lightning zap, they create magnetic fields that they believe can eventually keep the plasma together.
"If we can create this actually confined plasma with its own magnetic field, it will self confine without the need for any other confinement technology," said Levitt.
But big hurdles loom. Tritium gas is a rare isotope of hydrogen that is a key ingredient for fusion.
Recent reports, including an article in Science Magazine, suggest a gas shortage could derail efforts to achieve fusion.
The bigger problem is that despite billions of dollars of funding and decades of research into fusion, no experiment has ever produced a sustained burn.
"We've been making fusion reactions for more than a decade now. The issue is producing more energy output from fusion reactions than is required to start. These fusion reactions are what's called this energy break-even demonstration. We believe we're right around the corner from doing so," said Levitt.
That achievement could make Zap Energy a household name and transform the world's energy system for centuries.
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DOHA, Qatar (AP) — On their way to Argentina's decisive game against Poland, Mohit Daga and Aayush Verma approached the stadium carrying a massive painting of their heroes Lionel Messi and Diego Maradona with the World Cup trophy.
Daga had spent 17 days painting it. It weighed 5 kilos. An offering. Anything for Messi, whom he described as a “God.”
“He is the epitome of everything. He is the source of inspiration and happiness,” said Daga, who is from Kolkata, India. "He brings happiness to our life.”
Argentina is finding a legion of passionate superfans from India, Bangladesh and other Asian countries at the World Cup in Qatar.
Thousands have traveled to the Gulf nation specifically to see Messi and his team with their own eyes, while many others are among migrant workers that make up about 90% of the emirate's population of 3 million.
Other Argentina fans cheered from afar. In Indonesia, social media showed hundreds of people celebrating Argentina's team’s 2-0 win over Poland after watching the game on large screens. They paraded on motorbikes waving flags after Argentina secured progress to the knockout stages. A newsreader wore an Argentina shirt during a broadcast.
Smitha Issac, originally from India, now living in Qatar, was attending the game with her family, including two sons who were “too excited” to see Messi.
“He is something like Messiah,” Isaac said. “We are expecting that he will just make something like magic today.”
Outside Stadium 974 shortly before kickoff on Wednesday, Argentina fans were still scrambling for any spare tickets to see the game. Demand far outstripped supply for the 44,000-capacity stadium.
Mohammed Haque from Bangladesh, now living in Australia, was one of the lucky ticket holders. He waved a large Argentina flag as he walked toward the flood-lit stadium made of shipping containers, approaching it like a holy shrine.
“It’s unbelievable,” Haque said of seeing Messi for the first time. “I’ve actually been preparing for the last two or three weeks for this. I had a sleepless night last night.”
Argentina has had a big following in Bangladesh since the days of Maradona, one of the greatest to play the game, and an icon to fans around the world.
“Diego Maradona, he was exceptional. And from then I just loved this country and especially the soccer every time,” Haque said. “Then later, (Gabriel) Batistuta, (Hernan) Crespo, every Argentine player, and now Messi is the legend.”
Bangladesh, India and Pakistan — where cricket is king — have never played a World Cup. So when the tournament comes along, many soccer fans typically root for Argentina or Brazil, soccer powerhouses admired for their attacking style of play and a long line of international stars, including Messi, Maradona and Pele.
Fans who had traveled from Argentina to support their team in Qatar were delighted with the support from non-Argentines.
“We love to see other countries showing their love for Messi and Maradona,” said Mauricio Neraj from Mendoza, Argentina. He posed for pictures next to the Messi and Maradona painting by Daga outside the stadium.
Some of the South Asian fans in Qatar said they were deeply hurt by speculation on social media and in some Western media before the tournament that they were hired actors, paid by Qatar to fill the stadiums. The World Cup organizing committee rejected the reports as false.
“It is coming from the bottom of our hearts. It is not coming from any outside forcing or anything like that,” said Binoy John, and Indian worker in Qatar who has been an Argentina fan since childhood when he saw Maradona lead Argentina to win the 1986 World Cup. “All the fans are true fans. There is nothing like fake fans out here.”
Argentina has a following among Arab soccer fans, too. Messi-devotion brought Ahmed Qassim Nasher from Yemen to see his favorite player as Argentina advanced.
“Football is a festival, joy, celebrations. It connects people from different nationalities, different languages, and different ethnicities,” Nasher said. “You will find Arabs and non-Arabs coming to cheer for Messi. It’s common sense that he will have the best audience and fans, because he is the best player throughout history.”
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AP video journalist Lujain Jo contributed to this report.
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LONDON, Nov. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Web3, NFT and Gaming London Conference was attended by 800+ people with over 100 international speakers. The event was the brainchild of Surya Chowdhury, Founder & CEO of FlaxNFT.com and CTO of billion-dollar turnover company. FlaxNFT.com is a brand-new marketplace that focuses on NFTs, games, music and films featured with NFT Staking, Pool and Game launchpad.
The conference marked an opportunity to a number of community groups to work with the organizers ranging from London NFT, Women in Web, DLT Hub, Gaming and NFT Communities. Big names such as TikTok, Department for International Trade (DIT), Parker Lloyd Ventures LLP attended the event. A number of media sources like BBC, Sky and crypto channels such as The Voice of Crypto and TikTok marketing were present.
The event was inaugurated by Peter Meli, economic attaché to Malta and a leading expert in the blockchain and NFT sector.
The opening keynote was Alan Boyd Tech Pioneer who reported to Bill Gates to lead the products development of Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint and Windows, and later Head of Acquisition during the 1980s in Microsoft. He enlightened the audience from an economic perspective, why the metaverse is coming and why it is coming now. The CEO of The Metaverse Institute, Dr. Christina Yan Zhang co- chaired the conference and spoke about "Building a Greener Metaverse for a Sustainable Future".
Anjana Basnet, young entrepreneur and the Business Development Manager of FlaxNFT.com, announced the launch of FlaxNFT as a revolutionary marketplace provider and presented the features and core values of the company.
The event was hosted by Ray Youngman, Co- Founder, Wizzkid Billionaire Club with Mason Youngman, a nine-year-old entrepreneur alongside Victoria Pallot, CEO of Musicia, Dr. Christina Yan Zhang and Dr. Death and podcasted by Charli Fisher.
"Fantastic community event, very well organized by the host Surya Chowdhury and his FlaxNFT team," said Balbir Judge, Metaverse Week.
"Overwhelmed by the huge level of turnout to a community led event which has allowed entrepreneurs to showcase their new projects in the sector. As a result of this event, I have decided to create a fund to assist new projects and partnerships in Web3. A massive thank you to London NFT for their support," said Surya Chowdhury, Founder & CEO, FlaxNFT Limited.
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Celebrating the legacies of Serena Williams and Roger Federer
We may be losing two of the greatest tennis players of all time this year, Serena Williams and Roger Federer, but their impact on the sport will not be forgotten. Williams and Federer are the kinds of competitors who not only make their way into the record books, they become part of history. Celebrate their decades of achievements with these bestselling tennis-themed items.
What makes Serena Williams and Roger Federer so special?
Williams and Federer are two bona fide GOATs in the world of tennis. Just taking a brief glance at their careers and lives, it’s easy to see what makes these fierce competitors the best.
Ranking
It’s not subjective, these two players are the best. Williams was ranked No. 1 in the world by the Women’s Tennis Association for 319 weeks, while Federer was ranked No. 1 in the world by the Association of Tennis Professionals for 310 weeks.
Longevity
Neither athlete’s success was a fluke. Both had impressively long careers. Williams’ professional career lasted for 27 years, while Federer’s was nearly a quarter century.
Public behavior
Both on and off the tennis court, Williams and Federer were known for being exceptional role models. While each was highly competitive, both were described as humble, kind and polite. One of the most admirable traits that each of these world champions has is the ability to gracefully accept both victory and defeat.
Bestselling tennis must-haves
From water bottles to Funko Pop toys, here are some of the must-have Williams and Federer memorabilia.
Emma Sports Designs Serena Williams Poster/Canvas Wrap
This powerful piece of art featuring Serena Williams is available as a poster or canvas wrap in a variety of sizes. Over 6,000 of these beautiful handmade pieces have already sold.
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Funko Pop Legends: Roger Federer
This 3.5-inch vinyl figure from the popular toy company features an intense Federer just daring you to serve the ball.
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Gatorade Gx Serena Williams 2022 Limited-Edition Bottle
The Gatorade limited-edition Serena Williams bottle features a design that celebrates the unmatched strength and resilience of the legendary player.
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Wilson Roger Federer Junior Tennis Racket
If you know a junior tennis player, this Roger Federer youth recreational tennis racket by Wilson makes an excellent gift. It has a lightweight frame, bumper guards and a comfortable grip.
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Little Lady A Homemade Serena Williams Hat
If you want to show the world how big a fan you are, this Serena Williams embroidered cap is a great way to proclaim your admiration for the queen of tennis.
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Zuzuu Tees The Goat Roger Federer T-Shirt
To show your appreciation for Roger Federer, consider this popular T-shirt. It’s available in a wide range of colors and sizes.
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Serena Williams’ first children’s book, “The Adventures of Qai Qai,” is currently available for preorder. Be one of the very first to own this magical tale about the power of believing.
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“Federer: Portrait of a Tennis Legend”
If you’d like to learn more about Roger Federer, this book contains quotes from the people who know this revered sportsman best: his coaches, his opponents and the media.
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The state funeral for Queen Elizabeth II is scheduled for Sept. 19, the Royal Family announced Saturday.
She died on Thursday in her Balmoral estate in Scotland at age 96. She served as queen since 1952. Her passing ended the longest-reining monarchy in British history.
The funeral service will take place at Westminster Abbey, a royal church in the center of London. President Biden and other world leaders are expected to attend. The U.K. has declared Sept. 19 a holiday in honor of the queen.
Prior to the service, Elizabeth will lie in state inside Westminster Hall for four days to allow the public to pay their respects.
In a statement on Twitter, Elizabeth's grandson, Prince William, wrote that it will take some time before the reality of life without his grandmother will sink in.
"While I will grieve her loss, I also feel incredibly grateful. I have had the benefit of The Queen's wisdom and reassurance into my fifth decade," he wrote.
— The Prince and Princess of Wales (@KensingtonRoyal) September 10, 2022
William added that he looks forward to supporting his father's new title as King Charles III, which was officially announced earlier Saturday.
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2023 Charles Schwab Challenge Schedule: Sunday Start Time, How to Watch Live Stream, Tee Times & Pairings
Harry Hall leads the field at the 2023 Charles Schwab Challenge after three rounds of play, with a score of -10. Play continues at Colonial Country Club in Fort Worth, Texas, tune in the fourth round to see how the action unfolds.
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BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Dani Alves testified in court on Monday and told the judge investigating a sexual assault accusation against him that he had consensual sex with the alleged victim.
Alves has been in jail since Jan. 20 after being accused of sexually assaulting a woman at a nightclub in Barcelona on Dec. 30. The Brazilian soccer player has denied wrongdoing.
Alves had initially said he hadn’t had sex with the woman but eventually changed his version. He said he was trying to save his marriage by not admitting to the sexual encounter at first. The player reportedly told the judge that there was a mutual sexual attraction between him and the woman from the time they met at the nightclub.
The court had denied Alves’ request to be freed on bail while the investigation continues, saying he was a flight risk. A trial has not been set.
The victim’s lawyer, Ester García, said Monday she expected Alves to remain jailed during the investigation. Alves’ lawyer, Cristóbal Martell, told local media that he was satisfied with Alves’ testimony. He was expected to ask again for the player’s release on bail.
Alves was detained based on evidence gathered from the initial probe by authorities and testimony from the player, the alleged victim and witnesses.
Under Spain’s sexual consent law passed last year, sexual assault takes in a wide array of crimes, from online abuse and groping to rape, each with different possible punishments. A case of rape can receive a maximum sentence of 15 years.
The 39-year-old Alves won 42 soccer titles, including three Champions Leagues with Barcelona and two Copa Americas with Brazil. He played in his third World Cup last year in Qatar.
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The 1RU encoder/decoder with up to four in/out feeds simplifies the workflow for sharing and receiving multiple live feeds to, and from, multiple destinations
HACKENSACK, N.J., Sept. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Complementing its LiveU Matrix IP cloud video distribution service, LiveU today unveiled its new Matrix Transceiver with up to four flexible in/out SDI feeds, designed for maximum versatility for switching between live video distribution and contribution. The new rackmount unit enables broadcasters and content producers to share and receive high-quality, low latency live feeds simultaneously to, and from, global destinations as part of a single workflow. With encoding and decoding combined in the same device, users can easily change from inputs to outputs on the fly.
Enhancing the LiveU Matrix functionality, the Transceiver rackmount device provides a highly flexible and cost-effective solution for existing and new LiveU customers. No pre-configuration is required, and everything can be managed remotely via software using the LiveU Central unified management platform. Power consumption and carbon footprint are reduced by combining both the encoder and decoder into a single 1RU.
Trusted by leading broadcasters and content providers worldwide, the LiveU Matrix ensures mission-critical resiliency, leveraging the LiveU Reliable Transport (LRT™) protocol for high-quality live video distribution – inside or outside the organization. Customers can manage an exponential number of live feeds and share them with a global audience. With the LiveU Matrix Global Directory, users have access to over 5,000 LiveU customers worldwide, growing their distribution capabilities.
Amir Kamzel, VP Product, LiveU said, "We're constantly looking at innovative ways of optimizing the workflow for news, sports and other markets while expanding our live video capabilities. Providing built-in flexibility, the LiveU Matrix Transceiver reduces the need for multiple encoding and decoding devices with a dedicated distribution and contribution solution. Users can dynamically choose the optimal combination of sharing and receiving SDI channels, supporting up to four simultaneous feeds. We listened to our customers and directly addressed their broadcast requirements with a multi-purpose solution, helping them to simplify their operations and widen their reach for their video content."
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ORLANDO, Fla. – When Mike Daquino moved to Florida from New York, he did not plan on running a restaurant.
“No, not at all,” Daquino said.
He had previously worked with Brother Jimmy’s BBQ for 15 years in New York City, where the chain started in 1989. Daquino was a New York native and had lived there most of his life, but his family was looking for a change of pace in 2019.
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“So my family and I moved down (to Florida) to work for what was a franchise company that was opening a few quick service locations (of Brother Jimmy’s BBQ) and one full service at point Orlando,” he said. “Then when the world shut down (due to the pandemic), that company ran out of funding, which was OK. Brother Jimmy’s got me to Florida and got us out of New York, which was what we wanted to do.”
Daquino then shifted gears, moving into real estate.
“I got into the real estate market right away. I still currently work for Douglas Elliman real estate,” he said. ”That was awesome. It was something new, something challenging. I used all my skills from running a restaurant. Business, at the end of the day, is people — talking to people, it’s dealing with people, it’s filling a void that someone needs help with. It’s just being a good person — to be able to help people get from point A to point B.”
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Daquino was enjoying his new role but said he felt pulled back toward the restaurant industry.
“A restaurant is just so much more intentional serving,” he said. “You serve someone a plate of food, and they instantly eat it and are gratified and love it. It’s just such a nice feeling.”
Daquino happened to find himself at a traffic light near ICON Park. At the time, Jimmy Goldman, the owner of Brother Jimmy’s, was in the process of opening a new location at the tourist attraction. The chain saw a big contraction during the pandemic and was forced to shut down all of its New York locations, leaving only one Brother Jimmy’s in Maryland.
Daquino said Goldman, who he had known from his previous work with the company, had decided to pull out of his plans for an ICON Park location.
“So I said, ‘You know what, I’ve become pretty good friends with Chris (Jaskiewicz), who’s the president of ICON Park, let’s just go have a conversation with Chris and see if maybe there’s something that we can work out and we can see if we can still get the store open,” Daquino said.
Daquino and Jaskiewicz talked through what had gone wrong with the deal between ICON Park and Goldman and what it would take to get the restaurant back on track.
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“So he said, ‘Alright, write me a proposal, put me together some logistics and show me you can do the funding and show me you can get it done. If you can do that, we’ll do it,’” Daquino said.
He managed to bring it all together, even traveling back to New York to gather up all of the furniture and décor from the now-shuttered restaurants there, shipping it all back to Orlando.
After three months of work, the new Brother Jimmy’s location opened on Aug. 12.
In the latest episode of Florida Foodie, Daquino talks about how he first became involved with Brother Jimmy’s and how he met his wife while working in one of the restaurants. He also talks about some of the menu highlights and what guests can expect when they stop in for a meal.
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FUQING, China, Oct. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- On October 2, Fuqing's human-centered documentary "Distinctive Fuqing" was released, according to Fuqing District Convergence Media Center.
"Distinctive Fuqing" is a documentary presenting Fuqing's history, folk customs, overseas Chinese culture, delicious local food, industrial development, and others.
"Breathtaking mountain landscape in Yongfu (present-day Yongtai County), crystal clear waters in Qingyuan (present-day Putian City)..." A classic poem representing prosperity makes Fuqing, a coastal city in Fujian, known around the world. Thousands of years nourish Fuqing's heritages and characters. Here, a surge of development in this new era cultivates Fuqing's spirit.
"Distinctive Fuqing" displays the magnificent city scenes and great stories of Fuqing. Each frame, every elaborate shot in this documentary perfectly captures distinctive Fuqing.
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HONG KONG, June 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- UCLOUDLINK GROUP INC. ("UCLOUDLINK" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: UCL), the world's first and leading mobile data traffic sharing marketplace, today announced that the Company's operating subsidiary, HONG KONG UCLOUDLINK NETWORK TECHNOLOGY LIMITED, has expanded its existing relationship with Ctrip Travel Holding (Hong Kong) Limited ("Ctrip"), an operating subsidiary of Trip.com Group Limited (NASDAQ: TCOM; HKEX: 9961), through various contracts whereby UCLOUDLINK will provide international data connectivity services and products through Ctrip's platform.
Ctrip will continue to act as a selling agent for UCLOUDLINK's data connectivity services and products through Ctrip's platform. UCLOUDLINK will also provide its standard and customized international data connectivity services to Ctrip's self-run tour groups and those run by third party travel agencies on the Ctrip platform.
Despite being affected by the emergences of the Omicron variant and the increasing global uncertainty, global tourism is roaring back with a robust momentum unseen since 2021. According to the latest UNWTO World Tourism Barometer, the data shows that during the first quarter of 2022, Europe welcomed almost four times as many international arrivals (+280%) as in Q1 of 2021, with results driven by strong intra-regional demand. In the Americas arrivals more than doubled (+117%) in the same three months.
"We have been working with Ctrip for many years and are pleased to deepen our relationship with a leading global one-stop travel platform. Against the backdrop of the travel boom at the start of 2022 that is set to drive up the global spending on travel-related services, we build upon the years-long business alliance with Ctrip to further expand the availability of our international data connectivity services and related products for customers worldwide, allowing them to stay connected with the help of UCLOUDLINK's reliable, better, high-quality internet data connectivity services and accessories, whether it is for traveling, remote working, or remote learning." said Chaohui Chen, CEO of UCLOUDLINK.
As a pioneering technology solution provider in the era of 5G Cloud, in addition to its data connectivity services, hyper-connectivity solutions and relative products, UCLOUDLINK is also spearheading the development of the PaaS and SaaS platform by introducing cloud SIM and hyper-connectivity technology, which is designed to offer uninterrupted, seamless and high-speed internet connection without limitation. Looking forward, UCLOUDLINK will join forces through its extensive global partner ecosystem to expand the applications of our services, solutions, and products as well as make the world better connected without limitation.
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Brittney Griner detained in Russia as Mercury opens season
PHOENIX (AP) — The purple-and-orange throng snaked its way through the maze of barricades that fill downtown Phoenix these days, excitement growing with each step toward the Footprint Center.
Their voices, no longer drowned out by traffic and tractors, created the type of palpable buzz inside the arena that only a season opener can generate.
Underneath flowed a current of fear and sorrow for the one person missing.
Brittney Griner, a seven-time All-Star and key cog in two trips to the WNBA Finals, was not with the Phoenix Mercury for their opener against the Las Vegas Aces Friday night. As the Mercury and the rest of the WNBA moved forward into the season, Griner nears the three-month mark of her detention in Russia, with no timetable for her release.
“It’s horrible what happened to her, knowing as well as some of us fans have gotten to know her,” said MJ Hill, a Mercury season-ticket holder since the WNBA’s first season in 1997 who wore a “Free BG” t-shirt. “She’s a kind and gentle person, and it’s horrible to think about where she is and what she’s going through.”
Griner was detained Feb. 17 after authorities at the Moscow airport said they found vape cartridges that allegedly contained oil derived from cannabis in her luggage, which could carry a maximum penalty of 10 years in prison. The Biden administration determined Griner is being wrongfully detained. A hearing in a Russian court is set for May 19.
The WNBA and and U.S. officials have worked toward Griner’s release, but have yet to make any headway with the Russian government.
“There is not a day that goes by that I’m not working on this in some way, talking with a variety of folks at the U.S. government, her agent, family, others who are experts in this area who can help us navigate a very complex and quite frankly, like I said at our draft, unimaginable situation,” WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert said in Seattle.
The WNBA and Mercury were at first reticent to say anything in fear of exacerbating Griner’s situation, but have become more vocal as her detention has spanned longer. Several players have spoken out about Griner’s detention, including Seattle Storm forward Breanna Stewart, who has tweeted daily about her.
“BG is on my mind every day,” Stewart said before the Storm’s game against the Minnesota Lynx Friday night. “You have these moments where you just can’t believe that she’s still in Russia wrongfully detained. Hoping we get her home. The WNBA isn’t the WNBA without BG.”
The WNBA is acknowledging Griner this season with a floor decal with “BG” and her No. 42 in all 12 arenas across the league as she continues to be detained.
Washington placed its decal on the blue sideline between the benches at the Mystics’ arena in the nation’s capital, placed next to a “Black Lives Matter” decal. Some Indiana Fever substitutes would sit on the ground near the “BG42″ while waiting for a break in the action so they could enter the game.
“We all have concern for the situation, something that normally would be handled a lot quicker,” Washington coach Mike Thibault said. “(It) certainly hasn’t been and I think everybody sees what’s happening. She’s in everybody’s thoughts.”
Mercury players wore black t-shirts with “We Are BG” in white letters during warmups and introductions. Guard Sophie Cunningham addressed the crowd before the game against Las Vegas.
“We’re still hopeful she’ll be back with us soon, but until then we’ll be kicking butt and winning games,” she said.
Griner’s absence seemed to take a toll on the Mercury once the game started, both emotionally and on the floor. Phoenix, which was missing two other key players to injuries, fell into a big early hole and lost 106-88.
“In the first half, we didn’t give a lot of resistance,” Mercury guard Skylar Diggins-Smith said. “We know we’ve got to get better. That’s the first time all of us out there. They were more physical, they got to their spots, shared the basketball and we were lacking on both sides of the floor”
Chicago Sky season-ticket holder Montie Apostolos wore a white hoodie Friday night with “Free Britney Griner Now!” in front and “WOMENHOOPTOO MOVEMENT” in back. She also had a sign with “Free BG#42″ with a ball going through the net.
“I’m concerned about her emotional well being,” said Apostolos, whose niece, Jewell Loyd, plays for the Seattle Storm. “I want her to know that we love her and that we’re pushing everyday as far as we can to make sure — keeping it out there, keeping it in front, that they still know — and hopefully, she’ll get the word. And hopefully, she’s gonna be freed.”
A 6-foot-9 center, Griner and WNBA career scoring leader Diana Taurasi have been the key players for a Mercury franchise that won the 2014 WNBA title and reached the final last season, losing to the Chicago Sky.
Griner is a six-time All-Star, won consecutive WNBA Defensive Player of the Year awards in 2014-15 and is the most prolific dunker in WNBA history. A two-time gold medalist, she had one of the best seasons of her nine-year WNBA career in 2021, leading the WNBA in blocked shots while finishing second in scoring and sixth in rebounding.
Griner again was expected to play a key role for the Mercury this season after the team bolstered its roster with the additions of Tina Charles and Diamond DeShields.
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AP sports writers Howard Fendrich in Washington, D.C., Tim Booth in Seattle and Andrew Seligman in Chicago contributed to this report.
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INDIANAPOLIS – We’re learning more about the financial impact Indiana’s near-total abortion ban would have if it goes back into effect.
The law remains on hold after a judge granted a preliminary injunction last month.
A newly-obtained report from the nonpartisan State Budget Agency reveals the state government could face nearly $60 million more in costs over the next three years. That’s separate from the social services funding approved during the special session.
During the two-week special session this past summer, lawmakers on both sides of the aisle said they anticipated additional costs to the state following the passage of a near-total ban on abortion.
They approved roughly $75 million dollars in social services funding as a starting point, but a fiscal analysis from the State Budget Agency, which was finalized in mid-September, predicts more funding would need to come out of the state’s general fund.
This previously undisclosed document, which we obtained through a public records request, estimates the cost to the state attorney general’s office to defend the abortion ban adds up to $2.75 million over the next three fiscal years.
And with potentially more Hoosiers being born, the State Budget Agency projects a roughly $55.8 million increase in that same time frame for healthcare coverage costs under Medicaid, the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) and the Healthy Indiana Plan (HIP).
State Rep. Greg Porter (D-Indianapolis) accused Republicans who pushed for the abortion law of not being forthcoming about the potential financial impact.
“We just needed more transparency,” Porter said. “It should have gone to [the House] Ways and Means [committee] and deliberately discussed what the impact was going to be. And we did not do that.”
Porter was particularly critical of the costs the state could face defending the law in court. He argues it’s funding that could be used elsewhere.
“We’re dealing with teacher pay, we’re dealing with infant mortality,” Porter said.
But State Sen. Liz Brown (R-Fort Wayne) argues those additional costs would be funds well-spent.
“I’m happy to fund more moms and babies through our HIP and CHIP programs,” Brown said.
Brown pointed out nearly $60 million would be a very small part of the state’s budget across three years.
The estimates aren’t a surprise to her, she added, but she believes they could be too high.
The state has the funding to cover these costs and additional social services that will be needed, Brown said.
“We are making sure that when we say that we’re pro-life, we are pro-life from the beginning, and we’re going to fund these programs and these programs are successful,” Brown said.
Attorney General Todd Rokita (R-Indiana) said in a statement, in part, “The fiscal impact anticipated to defend SEA1 is consistent with the past decade to defend abortion-related legal challenges. As your Attorney General, I will never back down from defending the rights of our unborn.”
House Speaker Todd Huston (R-Fishers) also declined to provide an interview Tuesday but sent a statement that reads: “We made it clear during the special session that our substantial funding increases would be a down payment toward increasing much-needed support for Hoosier moms and babies. As we head into the budget session, we’ll continue evaluating our needs and make sure we do what’s right by Indiana’s families.”
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The Cleveland Browns have played on a field named FirstEnergy Stadium since 2013. After 10 years, the field will be called something different.
Today it was announced that the Browns and FirstEnergy Corp. mutually agreed to end their stadium rights agreement. The field name will return to what it was when it was originally built in 1999, Cleveland Browns Stadium.
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“Together with the Browns, we have worked to enrich our communities while increasing awareness of FirstEnergy as an energy leader. Since we signed this agreement ten years ago, our priorities have shifted as the company evolved from a competitive energy supplier to a regulated utility, and as a result, our corporate initiatives must also evolve,” said John Somerhalder, interim president and CEO.
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The end came swiftly and painfully.
For three quarters-plus of the VHSL Class 5 girls championship basketball game Saturday at the Siegel Center, the L.C. Bird Skyhawks had matched Princess Anne point-for-point, but now, with precious seconds ticking excruciatingly away, they found themselves scrambling and flailing and praying for a miracle that would never come.
When the final horn blared in this frenetically contested, baseline-to-baseline matchup that pitted quick, fast, and preternaturally scrappy squads and included 13 lead changes and five ties, the Cavaliers lay claim to a 53-45 victory and their 13th state championship during coach Darnell Dozier’s 28-year tenure.
“Coming into the game, we didn’t know what to think,” Dozier said. “We hadn’t seen a team with the kind of speed that they got. At halftime (when the Cavaliers trailed 30-26), I told them that if we go out there and play the defense (relentless 2-2-1 press and man-to-man) we’re capable of playing ... It worked out for us.”
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So it did.
By the end of the third quarter before an enthusiastic, almost-packed house, the Cavaliers had pulled even at 38, which meant that the hopes, dreams, and prodigious hours of work by both teams would boil down to eight memorable, pedal-to-the-metal minutes.
Justice Hicks hit two free throws at 6:33 to put the Skyhawks up 40-38. At 6:02, Trinity Dale hit a layup amid a swarm of defenders to give Bird a 42-38 advantage.
Tinasia Spencer scored from close range at 5:16 to cut the Cavaliers’ deficit to 42-40.
Over the next two tension-filled minutes, Bird missed the front end of three one-and-ones. During the same stretch, PA connected on only one of six free throws.
Then, at 2:49, Jizelle James drained a 3 from the left wing (following a Bird turnover) to give Dozier’s crew a 44-42 lead.
On the next possession, PA’s defense forced another turnover, which resulted in a runner from the paint by Ole Miss commit Zakiya Stephenson for a 46-42 lead at 2:08 and a sudden sense of urgency by the Skyhawks.
Spencer’s free throw at 1:57 made it 47-42 Princess Anne. Kyah Smith’s 1-for-2 at 1:51 cut PA’s advantage to 47-43.
Two defense-forced turnovers later, Bird had to foul.
Spencer and Stephenson hit two each, James converted a turnover into a layup and time ran out on the Skyhawks.
“Down the stretch, we got a little excited,” Bird coach Chevette Waller said. “I’m sure the girls sensed the time was not on our side. Sometimes you get those jitters. Then you kind of go outside of the game plan and cause a couple of turnovers which definitely put us in an awkward and bad position.”
The game plan?
“This was not our first time seeing Princess Anne,” Waller said. “We knew they had a phenomenal player, Stephenson (24 points, 5 rebounds, 5 steals). We just wanted to limit her touches. At the same time, we had to adjust to their pressure because they’re an up-tempo, pressure-defense type team.
“I just wanted the girls to relax and be strong with the basketball and see those traps.”
PA’s 12-3 run that began with James’ beyond-the-arc gem proved to be the Skyhawks’ bolt-of-lightning undoing.
Truth be told, it was their grit, hustle, singleness of purpose and resilience that enabled them to hold on as long as they did, considering that they shot 17 for 33 from the free throw line and that Princess Anne forced 20 turnovers (resulting in 23 points), outrebounded them 46-37, used 23 offensive rebounds to sustain possessions and surrendered just nine turnovers despite the Skyhawks’ man-to-man pressure.
“Any time a 3-point shot is made in a crucial situation, it kind of deflates the team,” Waller said. “I was hoping we could rebound from that and get some stops, but that’s not what happened.”
The moment will pass. Time will allow the Skyhawks to reflect on the body of work that took them from preseason unranked to 23-5 and the state championship game.
“I’ll reflect on how much we worked as a team, how we grew closer as a team,” said Dale, Bird’s 5-7 junior point guard. “Especially this game, we wanted to go out and play hard and leave it all out there. We tried to keep our heads as much as we could handling the pressure and stick together as a team no matter what happened.”
L.C. Bird 11 19 8 7 – 45
Princess Anne 10 16 12 15 – 53
L.C. Bird (23-5) – Williams 3, Dale 12, Smith 9, Hicks 13, Elliott 1, George 7, Cushionberry 0, Anderson 0. Totals: 13 17-33 45.
Princess Anne (26-1) – Spencer 9, Stephenson 24, Am. Olds 4, Harris 6, Collins 0, Al. Olds 0, James 6, Moree 4, Bailey 0. Totals: 17 15-25 53.
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BEIJING (AP) — The death toll from the collapse of an open pit coal mine in northern China has risen to four, with 49 people still missing, state broadcaster CCTV reported Thursday.
Work had been suspended for several hours after an additional landslide at the gigantic facility following Wednesday’s mine collapse in the vast Inner Mongolia region’s Alxa League.
State media said the landslide struck at 6:00 p.m. Wednesday, about five hours after the initial cave-in of one of the pit’s walls buried people and mining trucks below.
The official Xinhua News Agency said about 900 rescuers with heavy equipment were on the scene and work had resumed by Thursday morning.
Chinese President Xi Jinping has demanded “all-out efforts in search and rescue” and for “ensuring the safety of people’s lives and property and maintaining overall social stability.”
Images of the collapse distributed by CCTV showed a massive wall of debris rushing down a slope onto people and vehicles below.
The company running the mine, Inner Mongolia Xinjing Coal Industry Co. Ltd., was cited and fined last year for multiple safety violations ranging from insecure access routes to the mining surface to unsafe storage of volatile materials and a lack of training for its safety overseers, according to the news website The Paper.
Inner Mongolia is a key region for mining of coal and various minerals and rare earths, which critics say has ravaged the original landscape of mountains, grassy steppes and deserts.
China overwhelmingly relies on coal for power generation but has tried to reduce the number of deadly mine accidents through a greater emphasis on safety and the closure of smaller operations that lacked necessary equipment.
Most mining deaths are attributed to explosions caused by the buildup of methane and coal dust, or to drownings caused when miners break into shafts that had been abandoned due to flooding.
China has recorded a slew of deadly industrial and construction accidents in recent months as a result of poor safety training and regulation, official corruption and a tendency to cut corners by companies seeking to make profits. The economy has slowed, partly as a result of draconian lockdowns and quarantines imposed under the now-abandoned “zero COVID” policy.
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Billionaire philanthropist MacKenzie Scott donated $38.8 million to Junior Achievement USA and 26 local operations — the largest single gift in its 103-year history — the national education nonprofit announced Tuesday.
Like all of Scott’s nearly $12 billion in donations since 2019, her gift to Junior Achievement USA is unrestricted, meaning the Colorado-based nonprofit, which prepares students for adulthood by teaching them financial literacy, career skills and business ownership training, can use the funds for any project it wants.
Jack E. Kosakowski, Junior Achievement USA’s president and CEO, said the gift was “a huge, pleasant surprise” and raised morale throughout the organization. Junior Achievement USA will receive $10 million, while 26 local Junior Achievement operations will split $28.8 million based on the evaluation of Scott and her team.
It is not clear whether the gift to Junior Achievement marks a new run of donations from Scott and her husband, Dan Jewett. The author and philanthropist does not comment on her donations beyond her Medium blog, which has not been updated since March. Her gifts are only announced if and when the groups receiving them confirm the donations.
Kosakowski said he is thrilled by Scott’s unrestricted gift because it can be used to modernize the group’s technology infrastructure, a need that is rarely high on most donors’ priority lists. The $10 million will also help expand the nonprofit’s digital educational offerings and add volunteers in currently underserved areas.
“We support all 102 of our local offices across the country, so this is going to really help us streamline our operations,” Kosakowski told The Associated Press. “Ultimately, as we get more efficient, it’s gonna allow us to use more of our traditional donor dollars for directly serving the young people that we work with.”
Scott, currently worth about $42 billion according to Forbes, has signed the Giving Pledge, a promise from many billionaires to donate more than half their wealth. As part of her 2019 divorce from Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, who was then the richest person in the world, Scott received 4% of Amazon’s shares.
Since then, she has worked diligently to make unrestricted donations quickly. Initially, Scott focused on funding that would generate more racial and gender equity, with substantial donations to numerous HBCUs and groups like the Planned Parenthood Federation of America, which received $275 million from her in March.
However, in recent donations, Scott has also singled out long-established nonprofits with a focus on their communities – including Habitat for Humanity and The Boys & Girls Clubs of America. “Communities with a habit of removing obstacles for different subsets of people tend to get better for everyone,” she wrote in her March blog post.
And now, she is supporting Junior Achievement, which educates more than 12.5 million students in 115 countries around the world.
“It’s given our board, given our staff, just a huge boost in confidence,” Kosakowski said. “People are seeing and acknowledging what we do to get these young people prepared to be successful in life.”
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(NewsNation) — ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith joined NewsNation’s “CUOMO” on Tuesday to discuss the sports world’s hottest topics: New York Yankees’ slugger Aaron Judge’s record-breaking 62nd home run, Tua Tagovailoa’s controversial head injury and a report of systemic abuse in women’s sports.
Smith said Judge’s American League record 62nd home run should come with no asterisk and said the Dolphins’ handling of Tua Tagovailoa’s head injury means “someone should be fired.”
Smith said when he heard about a new report that detailed systemic verbal and sexual abuse within the National Women’s Soccer League, it “did not surprise me at all … because we have been hearing about these stories for far too long.
“The cover-up doesn’t span a few weeks or a few months, it spans years,” Smith told NewsNation host Chris Cuomo. “Think about what happened at Michigan State. Think about what happened in various other places where you saw young females being mistreated, young females being groped, being touched, being sexually assaulted. We find out more and more and more about this.”
Smith called the Miami Dolphins’ handling of Tua Tagovailoa’s head injury “egregious” and called for someone to be fired in wake of the controversy.
“And this is the problem I think the Miami Dolphins have, you have a coach in Mike McDaniel who is a first-year coach, he’s doing a hell of a job, we don’t want to accuse anybody of doing anything wrong intentionally,” Smith said. “But the doubling down, the ‘we handled everything properly, we did nothing wrong. I completely co-sign with what procedural issues we followed.’ No. Can’t do that based on what we’ve seen here.”
Moments before Smith joined Cuomo, Judge hit his 62nd home run of the season, passing Yankees legend Roger Maris for the most home runs hit in a season in American League history. Yet, many believe Judge should be considered the all-time leader in both leagues, given every National League player to hit more than 61 home runs in a season did so while using performance-enhancing drugs.
Smith said it is clear Judge’s record requires no asterisk like those of National League sluggers Barry Bonds, Mark McGwire and Sammy Sosa, but added it feels hypocritical for the media pundits and league officials to criticize the records set by those who were using performance-enhancing drugs.
“Even though I’ve always been a critic of those who say that asterisk needs to be attached to these other guys, not to say that it didn’t, but you’re the network, you were collecting the money. You’re the league, you were collecting the money,” Smith said. “Then after you collect the money and the hype and all the hoopla that went along with it, then you want us to forget about the Barry Bonds, the Mark McGwire and Sammy Sosa’s. I don’t like that. If you wanted to accept it and take the money, then take everything that goes with it. Put them in a Hall of Fame, just put an asterisk next to the name and call it a day.” | https://pix11.com/news/us-world-news/smith-cover-up-of-abuse-in-womens-sports-spans-years/ | 2022-10-05 21:01:14 | 1 | https://pix11.com/news/us-world-news/smith-cover-up-of-abuse-in-womens-sports-spans-years/ |
Northwood’s women’s golf team finished tied for 16th out of 17 teams on Tuesday at the UIndy Fall Invitational held in Carmel, Ind.
Dallas Baptist won the event with a team score of 860 over three rounds, while the Timberwolves shot 976.
Ines Dorado led NU, tying for 21st ouf of 92 players with a 227, while Morgan Colby shot 241 to finish tied for 67th.
The Timberwolves will head to the Bulldog Fall Invitational at Ferris State on Sept. 24. | https://www.ourmidland.com/sports/article/NU-women-s-golf-struggles-at-tourney-17440315.php | 2022-09-14 08:03:54 | 1 | https://www.ourmidland.com/sports/article/NU-women-s-golf-struggles-at-tourney-17440315.php |
Mosquito Creek prescribed burn to begin soon
JACKSON, Wyo. (KIFI) —The Jackson Ranger District of the Bridget-Teton National Forest will be moving forward with prescribed burn operations in the Mosquito Creek North unit, part of the Teton to Snake Fuels Reduction Project.
Implementation could begin as early as this week depending upon weather and fuels conditions.
This unit is located approximately 3.5 miles up FS Road 980 (Mosquito Creek Rd), bordering the western edge of the 2001 Green Knoll Fire scar, with Black Canyon located to the north.
The Teton to Snake Fuels Reduction Project is designed to decrease the risk from unwanted wildfires that could impact communities in the wildland urban interface (WUI), specifically communities in or near Phillips Ridge, Fish Creek, Teton Village, Wilson, and the Fall Creek Corridor. Local homeowners also have a responsibility to decrease their risk by creating and maintaining defensible space on private property. Treatments, such as these, done before a wildfire starts, can provide firefighting resources the opportunity to minimize or mitigate impacts to private lands.
Prescribed fires are managed under a precise set of parameters known as “prescriptions” which includes overall project objectives, temperature, wind speed and direction, relative humidity, current and expected forecast, and fuel conditions, as well as available firefighting resources, and time of season. Before burning, fire managers ensure that all the parameters are within their prescribed fire plan so the operations can be conducted safely, and objectives can be met.
Teton Interagency Fire managers will utilize ground resources to safely conduct this phase of the Mosquito Creek unit. Smoke from will be visible from around the valley and may continue for a few days after ignitions depending on the environmental conditions and the intensity of the burn. Fire managers will be coordinating with Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality for air quality concerns and will monitor weather conditions closely in the days prior to, and during the prescribed fire ignitions. Resources will continue to work in the area for several days after ignitions to patrol and manage for public safety.
Local notifications will take place as well as social media postings alerting the public of when ignitions will begin. For more information, contact the Jackson Ranger District Fire Prevention Staff at 307-739-5424 or visit Tetonfires.com, the Bridger-Teton National Forest website or follow the BTNF Facebook page. | https://localnews8.com/news/wyoming/2022/05/12/mosquito-creek-prescribed-burn-to-begin-soon/ | 2022-05-12 15:59:24 | 1 | https://localnews8.com/news/wyoming/2022/05/12/mosquito-creek-prescribed-burn-to-begin-soon/ |
BABYLON, N.Y. (AP) — As bathers cooled themselves in the Atlantic surf on New York's Fire Island last Wednesday, Reily Winston held up a smooth dogfish shark his friend had just caught fishing off a pier in an inlet behind the beach. He briefly cradled the bloodied shark in his hands before releasing it back into the ocean.
Shark sightings have become more common along Long Island’s shores this summer — and not just the mostly harmless, abundant dogfish.
Since June, there have been at least five verified encounters where sharks bit swimmers and surfers. Though there were no fatalities, sightings prompted officials to temporarily close some beaches to swimming, from New York City's Rockaway Beach to Long Island's Smith Point County Park, where a surfer beat a shark on its snout after it bit his calf.
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George Gorman, regional director for the state park system on Long Island, referred to the recent shark interactions as “extraordinarily unusual.”
Sharks aren’t new to New York’s waters. Sand tiger, sandbar and dusky sharks are some of the more common species found near shore. But in the last century or so, New York state had documented only 13 shark attacks.
Experts say sharks aren’t setting out to dine on people, but instead are chasing bunker fish near beaches. Recent shark bites are likely mistakes, according to Gorman.
“We think it has to do with the menhaden fish, with the bunker fish being close to shore and the sharks just making a mistake,” he said.
Swimmers may also be interacting with sharks while they are feeding.
“When there’s a food source close to shore, they’ll come close to shore to feed on that,” said Frank Quevedo, executive director of The South Fork Natural History Museum. “If people are in the water, they may interfere with or get in the way of shark feeding.”
Factors contributing to the spike in shark sightings are the improvement in water quality and thriving bunker fish populations due to conservation efforts. Quevedo noted that in 2019, New York passed legislation to protect Atlantic menhaden, the main food source for many species like dolphins, whales, tuna, seals, striped bass and sharks.
“This is all a positive sign that the marine ecosystem is healthy,” said Chris Scott, supervising marine biologist for the Department of Environmental Conservation, during a news conference Monday. “And it’s important because sharks are a keystone species that regulate the species diversity, abundance, distribution, the marine habitat.”
Conservation efforts have led to a rebound in shark populations elsewhere in the northeastern U.S., too. In New England, a big increase in the seal population has led to a surge in visits from great white sharks — and the occasional serious attack. Sharks have killed people on Massachusetts’ Cape Cod and in Maine in recent years.
The risk of shark attack remains very low — far lower than hazards like drowning. But in response to shark sightings, New York Gov. Kathy Hochul directed state agencies to ramp up shark surveillance. State agencies have added lifeguards and deployed helicopters, drones and boats to monitor sharks along the coast.
Officials say they are still seeing a steady attendance of people coming to Long Island beaches, and shark sightings haven’t deterred some beachgoers from going into the water — though they might not be venturing as far out.
While lifeguards kept watch, New York City resident Antoinelle Hilton waded along the beach at Fire Island's Robert Moses State Park.
“Sometimes I’m on the edge, like I don’t want to go deep in or I’ll stay on the shallow side,” said Hilton. “I just make sure I’m by the lifeguards and I’m fine.”
While out on boat patrol hundreds of yards away from Long Island beaches on Wednesday, The Associated Press didn’t spot any sharks, but did see dolphins. Lt. Sean Reilly, supervising environmental conservation officer with the DEC, says he hasn’t seen any sharks from the boat during recent patrols. It’s the lifeguards who are encountering sharks near the shore, Reilly said. On patrols, dolphins are a much more common sight than sharks.
“When I started 20-something years ago, we saw a dolphin on rare occasions," Reilly said. “Now every time we go into the ocean, we seem to see multiple schools of dolphins.”
During the patrol, a radio alert came in, reporting shark sightings near Fire Island.
“That’s where most of the sharks are seen, by people actually catching them because they are not up on the surface most of the time,” he said.
Scott said to prevent risky shark interactions, avoid swimming in murky waters and in areas where there are schools of menhaden and seals in the water because sharks might be feeding. Don’t swim during dusk, dawn, and nighttime, when sharks feed the most. Swim in groups so sharks don’t misidentify humans as prey.
“When people go to the beach...the chances of them getting into a car accident on their way to the beach is more likely than the chances of actually seeing or interacting with a shark when they’re at the beach,” said Quevedo. “So, my two cents here is to use caution.” | https://wcfcourier.com/news/national/shark-sightings-get-more-common-at-new-york-beaches/article_d78c6c9a-bea7-585c-856f-4e1e7c5c2ac6.html | 2022-07-29 18:34:36 | 1 | https://wcfcourier.com/news/national/shark-sightings-get-more-common-at-new-york-beaches/article_d78c6c9a-bea7-585c-856f-4e1e7c5c2ac6.html |
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Indiana lawmakers on Thursday gave their final approval to a bill that could make it easier to ban books from public school libraries.
The bill would require school libraries to publicly post a list of books they offer and provide a complaints process for community members. Schools and librarians could also no longer argue, as a legal defense, that the texts in their libraries have “educational” value. The law would still allow them to argue the text has literary, artistic, political or scientific value.
“That’s how I would describe educational, by the way,” GOP Rep. Martin Carbaugh said before the House voted 70-27 in favor of it.
Those who supported the legislation expressed concern that sexually inappropriate or “pornographic” materials are available to children in school libraries. Critics, however, said the legislation could open the door to banning books simply because some people don’t like the topics, as well as criminal prosecutions of educators for providing such books, particularly those with LGBTQ+ themes.
“Do we really want some parents choosing books for what other kids are reading or not reading?” Democratic Sen. J.D. Ford, the state’s only openly gay legislator, said Thursday. “I still think it’s a slippery slope.”
The bill’s language was derived from a Senate proposal that passed in February and had come up in various other bills this session. It was added Thursday to a House bill related to student assessments and received quick approval from both chambers. The Senate’s 39-10 approval sent it to Republican Gov. Eric Holcomb.
Republican state Rep. Becky Cash insisted the bill “protects the schools.”
“I hope that as this plays out, people will realize that,” she told The Associated Press.
Democratic Rep. Renee Pack spoke to lawmakers about her daughter, Leah Johnson, whose book “You Should See Me In A Crown” was declared “obscene” by the Oklahoma attorney general’s office. The book is about a Black girl who falls for her competition for prom queen.
Pack said that when she asked her daughter why she wrote such books, her daughter’s response was that “it was horrible and confusing, growing up and not seeing me and who I was represented in literature. So this is my way of letting young people know you are not alone, no matter what anybody tells you.”
Republican Sen. Jim Tomes, the author of the Senate bill that passed the chamber in February, told lawmakers earlier this session that parents had brought him several inappropriate books from their libraries, including “Gender Queer: A Memoir” by Maia Kobabe, a coming-of-age story about gender and sexuality, which was the most “challenged” book of 2022 for the second year in a row, according to the American Library Association.
Attempted book bans and restrictions on libraries have surged, setting a record in 2022, according to a report by the ALA. The vast majority of complaints have come from conservatives, directed at works with LGBTQ+ or racial themes, according to Deborah Caldwell-Stone, who directs the ALA’s Office for Intellectual Freedom.
“We all know, in this room, there is no pornography in our schools,” Indiana Democratic Rep. Matt Pierce said Thursday. “What it is, is young adult fiction that talks about lesbians and gays and people that are different than some of us, and it’s giving us a realistic portrayal of the challenges and the burdens and the struggles that those minorities face.”
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Arleigh Rodgers is a corps member for the Associated Press/Report for America Statehouse News Initiative. Report for America is a nonprofit national service program that places journalists in local newsrooms to report on undercovered issues. Follow her on Twitter at https://twitter.com/arleighrodgers. | https://www.seattletimes.com/nation-world/nation/indiana-bill-could-make-book-banning-in-schools-easier/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=Referral&utm_campaign=RSS_nation-world | 2023-04-27 19:53:46 | 0 | https://www.seattletimes.com/nation-world/nation/indiana-bill-could-make-book-banning-in-schools-easier/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=Referral&utm_campaign=RSS_nation-world |
LEHI, Utah, Aug. 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Project Solar, the leading e-commerce brand for solar installations, today announced the close of a $23M Series A financing round led by Left Lane Capital, with additional support from strategics within the industry.
The investment represents the first institutional capital for the company and will help them scale their digital-first, direct-to-consumer offering in additional markets. The company will also further invest in the development of its solar installation technology stack that sits across the entire solar process - from automated quoting to project management.
Founders Trevor Hiltbrand and Matthew Smith, with backgrounds in e-commerce and tech startups, set out to disrupt the solar industry by cutting out commissioned sales reps from the solar business model and increasing transparency and efficiency in the process. With just a few inputs from customers, Project Solar instantly calculates your needed system size and corresponding price for your home's current electrical usage, all without talking to a sales rep.
Back in 2021 when the company launched, Project Solar targeted do-it-yourselfers with their DIY solar kits, but quickly pivoted their focus to full installation by creating an installer network covering 20 solar-friendly states. The installers within the network are vetted and fully managed by Project Solar, offering the customer the benefit of local labor and serviceability, while maintaining the warranty benefits, scale, and pricing advantages of a large national brand.
"At our pricing, solar is an amazing investment for nearly every homeowner in the United States. Nationally, our customers see an average ROI of 18% in the first year," says Trevor Hiltbrand, CEO and Co-Founder of Project Solar.
By cutting out the commissioned sales representatives, who often make anywhere from $0.30-$1.00/watt, Project Solar is able to offer dramatically lower prices to consumers in a transparent and upfront manner. Project Solar sells at an average of $2.20/watt while the national average sale price for residential solar hovers around $3.90/watt (source NREL).
The Series A funding follows the recent announcement from President Biden about a two year pause on panel import tariffs from Cambodia, Thailand, Malaysia and Vietnam, which is a huge win for the solar industry and solar shoppers alike. Federal incentives further drive down the cost of going solar with a current 2022 federal tax credit equal to 26% of the project cost.
"Solar has never been more attractive from an investment perspective, nor more needed from an environmental perspective," says Matthew Smith, President and Co-Founder of Project Solar. "Our online model allows us to offer top tier equipment, with warrantied professional installation, for industry leading low prices," Smith adds.
"We are thrilled to partner with the entire Project Solar team. The company's growth over the last year speaks for itself. With rising energy costs and more awareness of our climate impact, it has never been better for the consumer to consider solar as a complete energy solution for their home. Project Solar has adopted technology across the entire organization which has allowed the business to scale rapidly across the entire country," says Derek Urben, investor at Left Lane Capital.
Project Solar is on track to having 30 megawatts of solar installed this year, with the goal of installing 150 megawatts during 2023. With this additional funding and the continued trust that customers put into the brand, Project Solar is on its way to becoming the most trusted household brand in solar energy.
About Project Solar: Project Solar is a commission free solar sales, design, permitting and procurement company offering a digitally powered automated solar quoting and checkout experience, paired with full installation services through their proprietary network of contractors. With a mission to drive green energy adoption through substantial homeowner financial savings, Project Solar offers top tier solar equipment and installation directly to consumers at a fraction of the average cost. For more information, please visit https://projectsolar.io/.
About Left Lane Capital: Left Lane Capital is a leading New York-based global venture capital firm investing in high-growth internet and consumer technology companies. Left Lane's mission is to partner with extraordinary entrepreneurs creating category-defining businesses fundamental to the human condition and spirit. Previous investments include GoStudent, Masterworks, M1 Finance, Tovala, FightCamp, Wayflyer, Blank Street, and more. For more information, please visit www.leftlanecap.com.
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SACRAMENTO (AP) _ The winning numbers in Monday evening's drawing of the California Lottery's "Daily 3 Evening" game were:
9-0-6
(nine, zero, six)
¶ Ticket-holders with all three winning numbers in the order given win the top prize. Lesser amounts are also awarded to ticket-holders with other varying combinations of the winning numbers. | https://www.seattlepi.com/lottery/article/Winning-numbers-drawn-in-Daily-3-Evening-game-17390944.php | 2022-08-23 02:31:52 | 0 | https://www.seattlepi.com/lottery/article/Winning-numbers-drawn-in-Daily-3-Evening-game-17390944.php |
Weather Authority: Warm temperatures to continue for final day before chilly conditions return
PHILADELPHIA - Thursday will be another unseasonably warm day in the Delaware Valley, but temperatures will begin to return to normal for the weekend.
Visibility is a concern for drivers in the early hours of the day as some areas see less than a mile of visibility due to dense fog.
Temperatures are starting in the 50s across the region and they are expected to rise to the upper 50s and lower 60s.
Moisture from Wednesday's rain is moving out of the area, but there is a possibility for a scattered shower throughout the day.
Looking ahead, a cool down begins Friday, with the high temperatures dropping nearly 10 degrees.
The weekend is expected to be cool, with periods of sun and clouds.
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SEVEN-DAY FORECAST
THURSDAY: Sun, warm. High: 60
FRIDAY: A.m. clouds, cooler. High: 49, Low: 43
SATURDAY: Sun, cooler. High: 44, Low: 34
SUNDAY: Chilly for Eagles. High: 43, Low: 29
MONDAY: A.m. rain/ snow. High: 46, Low: 33
TUESDAY: More clouds. High: 49, Low: 29
WEDNESDAY: Shower chance. High: 46, Low: 33 | https://www.fox29.com/news/warm-temperatures-continue-final-day-before-chilly-conditions-return | 2023-01-05 13:14:22 | 1 | https://www.fox29.com/news/warm-temperatures-continue-final-day-before-chilly-conditions-return |
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