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SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Topia, the world's leading global talent mobility and distributed workforce platform, today announced that it has been awarded a new patent - Apparatus and methods of unsupervised machine learning models to identify seasonality and predicting seasonally-influenced metric values.
With AI and machine learning now being adopted more widely across a wide range of technologies designed for HR, compliance and finance professionals, this patent demonstrates Topia's ongoing commitment to innovation and sets the company up to integrate machine learning models into products and solutions in upcoming releases, wherever it thinks this will provide value for clients.
The patent centers around the use of data related to seasonality. Seasonality is a phenomenon where the values of a certain metric tend to follow a repeating pattern over time. Machine learning models can be used to both identify this seasonality, as well as to predict values for the metric based on the season. This can then be applied in several different ways, such as forecasting demand, predicting prices or anticipating customer or user behavior.
In the context of Topia's solutions, one of many possible applications could be to predict flight rates to help customers better manage the flow of people movement in the business or to manage travel costs more efficiently.
"Our new patent shows that we continue to be at the forefront of technological innovation in the global mobility, travel compliance and distributed workspace," said Shawn Farshchi, CEO at Topia. "With the rise of AI in almost all facets of business life, this patent provides us with the ability to substantially expand Topia's platform with machine learning algorithms across our microservices, and further enhance our workflow automation."
This patent adds to Topia's existing portfolio, demonstrating the company's commitment to delivering fully automated end-to-end Global Talent Mobility.
To learn more about Topia's award-winning solutions, visit www.topia.com
About Topia
Topia is the leader in Global Talent Mobility. We empower companies to deploy, manage and engage employees anywhere in the world. The Topia platform enables organizations to deliver mobility as part of a broader talent strategy encompassing all types of employee movement – remote and distributed workforces, business travel, and more traditional relocations and assignments. This drives enhanced employee experiences and competitive advantage by ensuring the right people are in the right place at the right time, while staying compliant no matter where they are. The Topia platform automates the entire global talent mobility process, including scenario-based planning, expat payroll, tax and immigration compliance, reporting and more. Topia powers global talent mobility programs for world-renowned brands such as Dell, Veolia, Equinor and AXA. Topia has raised over $100M from NewView Capital (formerly New Enterprise Associates), Notion Capital and others, and is a global company with offices throughout the Americas and EMEA.
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AUSTIN, Minn. - The AT&T Foundation awarded a $15,000 grant to Austin Public Schools to fund its "Austin Aspires" program Tuesday.
The grant aims to support local youth and families in furthering their digital literacy.
With a goal of closing what has become known as "the digital divide," a great disparity in digital skills between those who have grown up with internet access and those who have struggled to access it.
According to AT&T, millions of students in the United States are affected by the digital divide because it impedes on many aspects of learning.
With the prevalence of modern technology in and out of classrooms now more than ever, many students and families are struggling to keep up with the new norm.
Digital literacy and stable internet access are more important than ever because these are both required for homework, extracurriculars, and even online courses.
One way that the school plans to use these funds is through digital navigators, a dedicated position that was created to help address these concerns.
"There was a parent who wanted to register their child for a sport at the middle school level, so I was able to sit through with them and talk over the phone about how they can use cell phones to sign their kids up," said Jwokmer Bebock, digital navigator at Austin Public Schools.
Bebock's role is highly important as she is the one to communicate with these students and families about these concerns.
"They found out more information like how they can pay fees via their cell phone, they can see the missing grades, the assignments, and different things," Bebock said.
She seeks to guide them through the process of developing digital literacy skills and their pertinence to learning.
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BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) – Emily Valdez had fallen in love: with her fiance, of course, but with a wedding venue, too. She’d scoured the internet looking at photos and reading reviews. Eventually, she found it. She says after a tour of Swann Lake Stables, she loved the venue even more.
Then they gave her a contract to sign. On its last page, just before the signature line, was a provision she says shocked her.
The owners of Swann Lake Stables, a wedding and event venue in Birmingham, Alabama, doesn’t perform same-sex weddings on their property, according to the contract. Valdez, who’s in a heterosexual relationship, says she won’t get married at a venue that discriminates against others.
The bride-to-be also says clients shouldn’t find out about the policy in the final line of the contract.
‘It shouldn’t be legal’
The contract’s final line reads: “The owners of Swann Lake are operating this venue based on sincerely held religious beliefs that marriage was created by God intentionally between a man and woman and therefore same-sex marriages will not be allowed on this property.”
Valdez says she was furious.
“It shouldn’t be legal,” Valdez said. “It’s just so unfair.”
Together, she and her partner decided they’d have to find another venue — a logistical setback she says broke her heart.
“We’ve been dreaming about it all year,” she says. “We built the wedding around the venue. So it’s just frustrating to start over.”
‘This isn’t a same-sex venue’
The policy prohibiting same-sex marriages at Swann Lake Stables isn’t new. Marjorie Jones, co-owner of Swann Lake Stables, reached out to Valdez to explain the venue’s policy. Jones said the policy aims to “honor God.”
“I’m sorry for the fact that you felt surprised at the end of your journey about someone not allowing same-sex weddings,” Jones told Valdez. “This is something we really struggled about for the years we’ve been doing this.”
Jones says Swann Lake would add their “statement of faith” regarding the policy on the venue’s website, as they typically try to avoid situations like this.
“We tell them before they come for the tour — if it looks like it’s not a man and a woman,” Jones says.
In those cases, Jones says she or another staff member reaches out to the couple directly.
“I call the people and I say, ‘You know, we are of the faith that marriage is between a man and a woman, that God created it that way,” Jones says. “So that’s why we’re sticking with our faith. This isn’t a same-sex venue.”
Jones says her husband took took her to the property that would become Swann Lake Stables forty-four years ago, when they were just dating. She said it felt like a place of God. Jones also explained that her view on marriage related to what she views as a biblical mandate to “be fruitful and multiply.”
“So if the world is going to go on, people are going to have to have babies,” Jones explained. “You need a man and a woman. Two women are not going to have a baby. Two men are not going to have a baby.”
Valdez told Jones that because of prior health issues, she herself may be unable to have a child.
“We’ve learned that what doctors say is not necessarily true,” Jones responded. “There are doctors you could go to that might encourage you to try it.”
Discrimination is not the aim of the venue’s policy, Jones says. When Valdez told Jones she believed the policy to be discriminatory, Jones pushed back.
“You know, it sounds that way,” she said. “But it’s based on your faith. There are plenty of places where same-sex couples can get married, but that is not who we are. I’m not one of those discriminating people who won’t be around gay people or any kind of diversity. I grew up in the sixties, and my mother was a friend of Martin Luther King.”
Nexstar’s WIAT sent Swann Lake questions related to their policy on same-sex weddings. The owners responded to each question, save one: whether they believed they were discriminating against couples based on their sexual orientation or gender identity.
Discrimination or devotion?
Emily Valdez doesn’t think Swann Lake’s religious views should trump the rights of same-sex couples to have access to places of public accommodation. She says nothing in her conversation with Jones changed her mind that the policy is discriminatory.
In 2017, the City of Birmingham became the first city in Alabama to pass a non-discrimination ordinance that prohibits discrimination based on sexual orientation.
All individuals in Birmingham, regardless of their sexual orientation, have “the right to the full enjoyment of any of the accommodations, advantages, facilities, or privileges of any place of public resort, accommodation, assemblage, or amusement,” the ordinance says.
The only religious exception to the ordinance, according to its text, applies to entities that employ individuals of a particular religion to perform religious activities.
Governmental prohibitions on discrimination have faced hurdles in court over the last few years, however.
At the federal and state level, courts have curbed the authority of state officials to punish discriminatory behavior and practices, particularly in cases where religious interests are at stake.
WIAT reached out to the city officials about whether Swann Lake’s policy violates city ordinances and how many fines the city has issued under the new nondiscrimination provisions. The city has not yet responded.
Seeking inclusion in the South
Ashley Peters can understand Emily Valdez’s anger and frustration. For years, Peters has helped same-sex couples navigate the “wedding industrial complex,” guiding them as they jump through hoops that often include venues and vendors who refuse to serve same-sex couples.
Peters, who began her wedding hair and makeup business in 2016, said that it can be difficult for LGBTQ+ couples to find inclusive businesses to help make their wedding day special.
That’s why she created a Facebook group called “Inclusive Vendors of Alabama.” A version of a modern-day “green book” for the LGBTQ+ community, the group serves several purposes, including providing a platform that can help couples of all sorts connect with inclusive venues and vendors.
“The thought was that everyone in this group is already checked off – they’re good,” Peters said of the group, which her husband calls The Good Book. “So they don’t have to worry about that. The most you should have to worry about is which flavor of cake, just like any other couple.”
Vendors can also benefit from groups like Peters’ because they can connect with clients and other vendors who share similar values.
Peters encourages couples trying to find inclusive venues and vendors to check out the Facebook group as well as other resources like the Equally Wed directory.
Peters said that in the end, while she believes policies like Swann Lake Stables’ should be illegal, the law doesn’t currently require inclusive service. But the power of profit, Peters said, is a strong motivator.
“The best thing the public and the wedding community can do is not to give them business,” Peters said. “Will they change? Probably not, but at least then there’s some form of justice.”
Emily Valdez has already put Peters’ suggestion into practice. She said she won’t have her ceremony at the venue and wouldn’t recommend the venue to others.
“I feel called to radically love and support all people,” Valdez told Marjorie Jones about her own spiritual beliefs. “Because everybody is valuable — just as they are, just for being human. Everybody should have equal access.” | https://www.wowktv.com/news/a-couple-loved-this-alabama-wedding-venue-then-they-read-the-contract/ | 2022-07-30 15:51:03 | 1 | https://www.wowktv.com/news/a-couple-loved-this-alabama-wedding-venue-then-they-read-the-contract/ |
NEW YORK (AP) — Nicki Minaj will receive the Video Vanguard Award at the MTV Awards later this month, joining such previous winning music luminaries as Madonna, Janet Jackson, LL Cool J, Jennifer Lopez and Missy Elliott.
Minaj, who has won five MTV trophies for such hits as “Anaconda,” “Chun-Li” and “Hot Girl Summer,” will get the award and perform at the ceremony on Aug. 28 at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey.
“Nicki has broken barriers for women in hip-hop with her versatility and creative artistry,” said Bruce Gillmer, chief content officer of music at Paramount+ and president of music, music talent, programming and events at Paramount. “She has shifted the music industry and cemented her status as a global superstar with her crossover appeal, genre-defying style and continuing to be unapologetically ‘Nicki’.”
Jack Harlow, Lil Nas X and Kendrick Lamar are the top award contenders with seven nominations. Harlow, Lil Nas X, Drake, Bad Bunny, Ed Sheeran, Harry Styles and Lizzo will compete for artist of the year.
Styles and Doja Cat received the second-most nominations with six. Sheeran, Billie Eilish, Drake, Dua Lipa, Taylor Swift and The Weeknd each pulled in five.
Madonna, who is the most awarded artist in MTV history with 20 wins, becomes the only artist to receive a nomination in each of the VMAs five decades. She earned her 69th nomination for her 14th studio album “Madame X.”
Also performing will be Anitta, J Balvin, Marshmello with Khalid and Panic! At The Disco. More acts will be announced soon. | https://www.fox16.com/entertainment-news/nicki-minaj-to-get-video-vanguard-award-at-mtv-awards/ | 2022-08-09 02:07:15 | 0 | https://www.fox16.com/entertainment-news/nicki-minaj-to-get-video-vanguard-award-at-mtv-awards/ |
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Dallas Cowboys had some hard conversations with each other after their collapse last week at Green Bay.
They took out all that frustration and then some on the Minnesota Vikings, who might need a serious talk themselves after their seven-game winning streak came to a screeching halt.
Tony Pollard had two touchdown catches with a career-high 189 yards from scrimmage, and the Cowboys sacked Kirk Cousins a career-most seven times Sunday in a 40-3 victory over the Vikings.
“We kind of found our formula, just running the ball, pounding the defense, dominating on all phases of the game,” Pollard said.
Dak Prescott was flawless at quarterback, Ezekiel Elliott rushed for two scores in his return from injury and Brett Maher made four field goals — including a 60-yarder to end the first half. The Cowboys (7-3) scored on their first seven possessions, and the defense was just as good.
Micah Parsons and Dorance Armstrong had two sacks apiece in the fifth-largest loss ever for the Vikings — and the biggest road win in Cowboys history.
“This league has a way of humbling any football team at any point in time if you don’t play good football,” Vikings coach Kevin O’Connell said.
The Vikings (8-2) have been the king of the comebacks in an NFL season featuring the smallest average winning margin in 90 years, none more remarkable than last week at Buffalo when they turned a 17-point deficit late in the third quarter into an overtime victory.
Parsons promised Prescott and the offense this week the Cowboys would never again lose a 14-point fourth-quarter lead like they did last week for the first time in franchise history when they fell in overtime to the Packers.
“I welcome constructive criticism,” Parsons said, “and when you have that balance of understanding it’s OK and giving that back, it turns out really good.”
They carried out a near-perfect game plan from offensive coordinator Kellen Moore and defensive coordinator Dan Quinn with stunning ease.
After surrendering 200 rushing yards in consecutive games for the first time since their 1960 inaugural season, the Cowboys flipped the script by gaining 108 yards on the ground in the first half. Seven of their eight third-down conversions came by rushing.
The snapshot of the afternoon came soon after halftime when the Cowboys faced third-and-14. With no hurry to throw, Prescott found Pollard in a one-on-one mismatch with linebacker Jordan Hicks and lofted a pass near the sideline for a 68-yard score that gave Dallas a 30-3 lead.
“That touchdown was all Kellen,” Prescott said, praising his play-caller.
The Vikings were so out of sorts they had six penalties for 54 yards in the third quarter alone. Cousins finished 12 for 23 for 105 yards and a lost fumble that Parsons forced with a blind-side sack the first time the Vikings tried to pass. Justin Jefferson, coming off a career-high 193 receiving yards against the Bills, had 33 yards on three catches.
“We’ve got a lot of work to do in a short amount of time,” Hicks said.
Pollard, the Cowboys’ most dangerous weapon on offense all season with Prescott and Elliott missing time to injuries and CeeDee Lamb still finding his way as the No. 1 receiver, finished with six catches for 109 yards and 15 rushes for 80 yards.
“He can do a lot of different things to help this offense and this team, and he’s just continuing to show it,” Prescott said.
SO MUCH FOR CLOSE GAMES
The Vikings had their largest margin of defeat since Nov. 14, 2011, when they lost 45-7 at Green Bay. The Cowboys notched their biggest win since beating Buffalo 44-7 on Nov. 13, 2011.
Although Minnesota still has the second-best record in the NFC, all but one of its wins have come in one-score games and its two losses have come by a combined 54 points. Overall, Minnesota has been outscored 231-229.
JUST KICKING IT
Maher has four 60-plus-yard field goals in his career, the most in NFL history. He even made the 60-yarder twice, after a late stoppage for replay review negated the first kick he got off before the Cowboys heard the whistle. Three of Maher’s makes were from 50-plus yards, giving him the single season team record with seven.
INJURY REPORT
Cowboys: LB Anthony Barr (hamstring) was inactive against his former team. He played eight seasons for the Vikings. DT Quinton Bohanna (illness) was also scratched. … CB Kelvin Joseph (illness) did not play in the second half.
Vikings: LT Christian Darrisaw left early for the second straight game with a concussion. … CB Andrew Booth Jr. got his first career start for fellow rookie Akayleb Evans (concussion). DT Dalvin Tomlinson (calf) missed his third straight game.
UP NEXT
Cowboys: Host the New York Giants on Thursday. The Cowboys beat the Giants 23-16 on Sept. 26. Dallas has lost three straight Thanksgiving Day games.
Vikings: Host the New England Patriots on Thursday night, the first Thanksgiving Day home game in franchise history. They last played on the holiday in 2017, a 30-23 win at Detroit.
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A nonprofit called The Ray is identifying empty roadside land at interstate exits and encouraging states to put solar panels there.
Emily Jones of WABE visited the 18-mile Ray Highway in Georgia, where a solar array powers 100 homes.
This story is part of a partnership between WABE and Grist.
This article was originally published on WBUR.org.
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Storms clear the area soon, less humidity arriving Saturday
Remaining warm, but some drier air for the state
WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - Severe storms will be moving out of Kansas Friday evening and the weather will calm down for the weekend with some cooler air and less humidity.
Expect morning temperatures Saturday to be in the 60s and highs will reach the 85–90-degree range with a mostly sunny sky. The wind speeds will be light across the state.
Sunday looks to be a bit warmer and with a little more humidity. Highs will reach the upper 80s and low 90s. A few storms will impact northern Kansas Sunday evening, but those should fall apart heading into the night.
Get ready for more heat next week with highs approaching 100 degrees by Tuesday. It may be short lived as the pattern changes again and cooler weather pushes back in later next week. Storms will also return Wednesday night through Friday.
Wichita Area Forecast:
Tonight: Evening storms, then decreasing clouds. Wind: N 5-15. Low: 67.
Tomorrow: Mostly sunny and less humid. Wind: N 5-15. High: 89.
Tomorrow Night: Mostly clear. Light winds. Low: 70.
Sun: High: 91 Mostly sunny.
Mon: High: 94 Low: 71 Mostly sunny.
Tue: High: 100 Low: 74 Mostly sunny; breezy.
Wed: High: 98 Low: 75 Mostly sunny.
Thu: High: 94 Low: 74 Partly cloudy; overnight storms.
Fri: High: 87 Low: 69 Scattered storms, then mostly cloudy.
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ROME (AP) — Pope Francis was “progressively improving” and sitting in an armchair working Friday, following surgery to remove intestinal scar tissue and repair a hernia in his abdominal wall, the Vatican said.
After a restful night, Francis had breakfast and read the newspapers from his armchair, spokesman Matteo Bruni said in a statement. He quoted doctors as saying Francis' condition was “progressively improving and the post-operative course is smooth.”
The 86-year-old pope was admitted to the Gemelli hospital on Wednesday for his second major abdominal operation in two years, following a 2021 procedure to remove part of his colon. During the procedure, doctors removed adhesions, or internal scarring, on the intestine that had caused a partial blockage. They also repaired a hernia that had formed over a previous scar, placing a prosthetic mesh in the abdominal wall.
Francis is expected to remain at Gemelli for several days.
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WFO MEDFORD Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Saturday, January 14, 2023
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WIND ADVISORY
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Medford OR
251 AM PST Sat Jan 14 2023
...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST THIS MORNING...
...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST THIS
AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, southeast winds 20 to 30 mph
with gusts up to 60 mph. For the Wind Advisory, south winds 20
to 30 mph with gusts up to 60 mph.
* WHERE...The high wind warning is in effect for portions of the
Shasta Valley south of Gazelle, including the city of Weed and
portions of Interstate 5 and Highway 97. The Wind Advisory
covers the rest of the Shasta Valley, including Grenada and
Montague.
* WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, until 10 AM PST this
morning. For the Wind Advisory, until 4 PM PST this afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile
vehicles. Damaging winds may blow down trees and power lines.
Power outages are possible.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strongest winds are expected during the
morning in the southern Shasta Valley. These strong winds will
lower in the late morning and afternoon but gusty winds will
persist through the afternoon in the Shasta Valley.
* View the hazard area in detail at
https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/map/?wfo=mfr
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around
trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of
your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if
you must drive.
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST THIS
EVENING...
* WHAT...High surf of 6 to 10 feet with local sets to 12 feet
subsiding to 5 to 8 feet by this evening. Dangerous rip
currents expected.
* WHERE...Santa Barbara County Southwestern Coast and Santa
Barbara County Southeastern Coast.
* WHEN...Until 10 PM PST this evening.
* IMPACTS...There is an increased risk of ocean drowning. Rip
currents can pull swimmers and surfers out to sea. Waves can
wash people off beaches and rocks, and capsize small boats
nearshore.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A strong west swell has created
abnormally strong, very dangerous rip currents.
Remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions, or stay
near occupied lifeguard towers. Rock jetties can be deadly in
such conditions, stay off the rocks.
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST SUNDAY...
* WHAT...Large breaking waves of 6 to 10 feet with local sets to
12 feet subsiding to 6 to 9 feet by this evening. Dangerous rip
* WHERE...Highest along west facing beaches of Catalina and Santa
Barbara Islands, Malibu Coast and Los Angeles County.
* WHEN...Until 10 PM PST Sunday.
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST SUNDAY...
...HIGH SURF WARNING IS CANCELLED...
* WHERE...Ventura County Beaches.
* WHAT...Large breaking waves of 12 to 16 feet subsiding to 8 to
12 feet by this evening. Dangerous rip currents expected. Local
damaging surf possible.
* WHERE...San Luis Obispo County Beaches and Santa Barbara
County Central Coast Beaches.
* IMPACTS...There is an increased risk for ocean drowning. Rip
currents can pull swimmers and surfers out to sea. Large
breaking waves can cause injury, wash people off beaches and
rocks, and capsize small boats near shore.
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Shelby Humane looking for help keeping animals cool
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SHELBY, Ala. (WBRC) - Shelby Humane is asking for help keep its animals cool.
The organization needs two misting systems that cost around $2,000 each.
There are more than 600 abandoned animals at the shelter.
Donations can be made here by visiting here.
Thank you for your continued support!
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NEW ORLEANS, June 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- ClaimsFiler, a FREE shareholder information service, reminds investors that they have until July 22, 2022 to file lead plaintiff applications in a securities class action lawsuit against CareDx, Inc. ("CareDx" or the "Company") (NasdaqGM: CDNA), if they purchased the Company's shares between February 24, 2021 and May 5, 2022, inclusive (the "Class Period"). This action is pending in the United States District Court for the Northern District of California.
CareDx investors should visit us at https://claimsfiler.com/cases/nasdaq-cdna/ or call toll-free (844) 367-9658. Lawyers at Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC are available to discuss your legal options.
CareDx and certain of its executives are charged with failing to disclose material information during the Class Period, violating federal securities laws.
On October 28, 2021, the Company disclosed that it was the subject of at least three government investigations related to its "accounting and public reporting practices," including the recent receipt of a civil investigative demand ("CID") from the U.S. Department of Justice ("DOJ") requesting the Company produce documents in connection with the DOJ's False Claims Act investigation. On this news, shares of CareDx fell 27%, from a closing price of $70.34 per share on October 28, 2021, to a closing price of $51.00 per share on October 29, 2021.
Then, on May 5, 2022, post-market, the Company announced its 1Q2022 results, disclosing testing service revenue that fell well short of analysts' expectations and another decline in average sales price for testing in which the Company's average price declined by approximately 4.9% versus the last quarter of 2021. On this news, shares of CareDx fell another 18.5%, from a closing price of $31.66 per share on May 5, 2022, to a closing price of $25.87 per share on May 6, 2022.
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4 high schoolers die, 3 other people injured in crash near Chicago
WHEELING, Ill. (AP) — A three-vehicle crash in a Chicago suburb killed four high school students and injured a fifth and two other people, authorities said.
The teenagers killed in Tuesday night’s crash in Wheeling were between the ages of 16 and 18 and were traveling in the same car in the suburb northwest of Chicago, police said.
Three other people were transported to hospitals after the 10:20 p.m. crash, which involved three vehicles, one of which struck a light pole, causing a local power outage, Wheeling police said.
“Speed and a disregarded traffic signal seem to be the primary factors involved at this time,” police said in a statement.
The teens who were killed went to Buffalo Grove High School, school district spokeswoman Stephanie Kim said in a statement. The injured student also goes there.
“Our thoughts and prayers are with the families and friends of these students during this time of tragedy. We also offer condolences to all Buffalo Grove students, families and staff members,” Kim added.
The district said it wasn’t releasing the names of the students who died out of respect for their grieving families.
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NORMAN, Okla. (AP)Oklahoma has hired Emmett Jones as wide receivers coach and passing game coordinator, the school announced Tuesday.
Jones held the same positions at Texas Tech this past season. The Red Raiders beat Oklahoma 51-48 in overtime on Nov. 26 after rolling up 599 yards of offense, including 436 yards passing. Texas Tech led the Big 12 and ranked 12th nationally in passing offense (302.0 yards per game) and 13th nationally in yards passing (3,926).
Before his season at Texas Tech, Jones was wide receivers coach at Kansas for three years and was passing game coordinator his final two years there. He was Kansas’ interim coach in the spring of 2021 before coach Lance Leipold was hired.
Jones fills the receivers coach role vacated when Cale Gundy stepped down in August. Gundy had been with the program as an assistant since 1999, but the school said he uttered a racially charged word multiple times during a film session.
Offensive analyst L’Damian Washington had been interim receivers coach. Oklahoma coach Brent Venables has said he’d like to keep Washington on the staff.
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Yardi Breeze and Yardi Matrix are sponsoring and exhibiting at the SSA 2022 Fall Conference & Trade Show, Sept. 6-9 in Las Vegas
SANTA BARBARA, Calif., Sept. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Self Storage Association (SSA) is hosting its biggest event of the year Sept. 6-9 in Las Vegas. The SSA 2022 Fall Conference & Trade Show is the ideal time for facility operators to network, discover new technology platforms and learn how to improve operations to meet shifting customer demands.
Jeff Bailey, regional manager for Yardi Breeze®, will be hosting a roundtable on Wednesday, Sept. 7, from 4:15-5:30 p.m. PDT to discuss what investors want from storage operators. Facility values are at an all-time high and investors are flocking to the industry, making this a crucial moment to learn how to optimize investor communications.
Another speaker not to miss at the conference is Jeff Adler, vice president of Yardi Matrix®. Adler will speak Thursday, Sept. 8, from 3:15-4 p.m. PDT on the significance of the rising demand for recreational vehicle and boat storage. Find out what the future looks like and how to gain traction in this growing specialty market.
Yardi Breeze is an Ambassador Partner sponsor of the event. Both Yardi Breeze and Yardi Matrix representatives will be available to answer questions and demo our facility management software and market research solutions at booth 213.
Attending SSA 2022 Fall? Stop by the Yardi booth or schedule an appointment to meet with a Yardi expert while at the show.
About Yardi
Yardi® develops and supports industry-leading investment and property management software for all types and sizes of real estate companies. With 8,000 employees, Yardi is working with clients globally to drive significant innovation in the real estate industry. For more information on how Yardi is Energized for Tomorrow, visit yardi.com.
About SSA
The Self Storage Association (SSA) is a not-for-profit, tax-exempt organization formed in 1975 under Section 501-c-6 of the Internal Revenue Code. For over 40 years, SSA has served as the official trade organization and voice of the U.S. and international self storage industry. Visit selfstorage.org to learn more.
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Twelve speaking sessions highlight Alithya's Oracle Cloud expertise
ALPHARETTA, Ga., June 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Alithya Group inc. (NASDAQ: ALYA) (TSX: ALYA) ("Alithya") is pleased to announce its prominent participation in ODTUG Kscope22, a global conference of the Oracle Development Tools User Group. As the premier worldwide educational conference for Oracle technology users, Oracle experts from around the globe will attend Kscope22 from June 19-23 at the Gaylord in Grapevine, Texas.
Alithya will present 11 sessions that highlight the merits of Oracle solutions within the office of the CFO. Alithya's session topics range from leveraging Oracle Cloud EPM and SCP to help eliminate supply chain latency to integrating reporting and consolidation processes with Oracle Financial Close. Additionally, an Interactive Panel Discussion on June 21 will feature five Alithya Oracle ACEs and will offer tips and insights on future Oracle Cloud EPM offerings. Alithya will also co-present with four Oracle Cloud customers: Lennar, Spire, JOANN Stores, and Intuit.
Quote by Mike Killeen, Senior Vice President, Technology & Strategy, Oracle Practice at Alithya:
"Kscope22 provides the perfect opportunity to showcase the power of the Oracle Cloud platform, whether it is our experts sharing their technical expertise, or our customers sharing their direct experiences. Alithya has built a reputation for delivering Oracle Cloud ERP, EPM, HCM, SCM, and Analytics solutions for our customers, either as single deployments or multi-pillar ones. Kscope22 allows us to share those stories firsthand with the Oracle user community."
To attract Oracle experts from around the world, ODTUG Kscope provides a unique learning environment for attendees, including more than 200 technical sessions, hands-on training events, symposiums, and networking opportunities for the Oracle User Group Community.
Alithya is a North American leader in strategy and digital transformation, employing a dedicated and highly skilled workforce of 3,600 professionals in Canada, the United States and internationally. Alithya's strategy is based on a plan of accelerated organic growth and complementary acquisitions to create a global leader. The company's integrated offer is based on four pillars of expertise: business strategies, enterprise cloud solutions, application services, and data and analytics.
A 25-year Oracle Partner, Alithya's expertise includes more than 300 certified consultants and Oracle ACEs. The company has a dedicated practice for healthcare and financial services and serves other industries, and contributes in an advisory role to the Oracle Product Development team. To learn more about Alithya, visit www.alithya.com.
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SAN MARCOS, Texas — Tyler Morgan scored 12 points to help Texas State defeat Arkansas State 66-62 on Thursday night.
The Red Wolves (10-16, 2-11) were led by Markise Davis, who recorded 19 points and two steals. Arkansas State also got 12 points, six assists and five steals from Caleb Fields. In addition, Terrance Ford Jr. finished with nine points.
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PEMBROKE, Bermuda — PEMBROKE, Bermuda — Argo Group International Holdings Ltd. (ARGO) on Monday reported a loss of $109.2 million in its fourth quarter.
For the year, the company reported that its loss widened to $175.2 million, or $5.31 per share. Revenue was reported as $1.87 billion.
Argo Group shares have risen 13% since the beginning of the year. In the final minutes of trading on Monday, shares hit $29.18, a decline of 31% in the last 12 months.
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CHICAGO, Sept. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Tagore Technology Inc., a pioneer of high-power GaN-based RF switches, today announced the introduction of the TS63421K antenna-tuning switch that delivers industry-leading performance with high peak voltage and low Ron. The new feature-rich switch offers best-in-class insertion loss, power handling, and harmonic performance and is well-suited for filter and antenna tuning, dynamic matching in private radio access points, and public safety equipment.
The new reflective open Single Pole Four Throw (SP4T) switch is designed with Tagore's second-generation Gallium Nitride - Silicon Carbide (GaN-SiC) process. The TS63421K is ideal for antenna or filter tuning applications where high RF peak voltage handling is desired. The device offers the industry's lowest on-resistance (Ron) of 1 ohm and off capacitance of 0.2pf and can handle peak RF voltage of 100V. This RF switch device is configured as a four-throw output that can be independently controlled and, therefore, can have 16 different states or tuning values.
Klaus Buehring, Tagore Technology's Chief Sales and Marketing officer said: "This GaN-SiC SP4T device is great for antenna tuning applications with antenna optimization to improve efficiency, resulting in higher overall performance compared to our first-generation product. This improved efficiency results in higher data throughput, increases battery life and a longer range for fewer dropped calls."
TS63421K is available in a 3X3-QFN plastic package and requires no external components making it well-suited for Low-SWaP applications. This new antenna tuning RF Switch is compatible with existing products, allowing customers to enhance radio performance by switching to the latest version of the second-generation product.
For full datasheets and samples contact Tagore Technology's Sales representative at rfgan@tagoretech.com
Tagore Technology was founded in January 2011 to pioneer Gallium Nitride-on-Silicon (GaN-on-Si) and GaN-SiC semiconductor technology for Radio Frequency (RF) and power management applications. We are a fabless semiconductor company with design centers in Arlington Heights, Illinois, USA, and Kolkata, India. Our R&D team is dedicated to developing disruptive solutions leveraging wide-bandgap semiconductor technologies that help address RF and power design challenges for our customers and accelerate time-to-market for a wide range of applications. For more information visit www.tagoretech.com
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PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — The waters off New England, which are home to rare whales and most of the American lobster fishing industry, logged the second-warmest year on record last year.
The Gulf of Maine, a body of water about the size of Indiana that touches Maine, New Hampshire, Massachusetts and Canada, is warming faster than the vast majority of the world’s oceans. Last year fell short of setting a new high mark for hottest year by less than half a degree Fahrenheit, said scientists with the Gulf of Maine Research Institute, a science center in Portland.
The average sea surface temperature was 53.66 degrees (12 degrees Celsius), more than 3.7 degrees above the 40-year average, the scientists said. The accelerated warming is changing an ecosystem that’s host to numerous important commercial fishing industries, especially for lobsters, they said.
One implication is that the warming is driving species more associated with southern waters into the Gulf of Maine and altering its food chain, said Janet Duffy-Anderson, chief scientific officer with the institute. That includes species such as black sea bass, which prey on lobsters.
“Who will be the emergent species and who will be the species that decline is, in large part, a function of those interactions,” said Duffy-Anderson. “At the moment, we’re not in a period of stability.”
The gulf is the nerve center of the lobster fishing business, which has recorded heavy catches over the past 10 years. However, lobster fisheries in more southern waters have collapsed, and scientists have placed the blame on warming temperatures.
The Gulf of Maine is also a key area for marine mammals such as the North Atlantic right whale, which numbers only about 340, and sea birds such as Atlantic puffins. Those species and many others are threatened by disruptions in their food supply due to warming waters.
The environmental factors accompanying high temperatures in the Gulf of Maine include persistent, intense heatwaves, according to a report released by Gulf of Maine Research Institute on Wednesday.
The warming is also coming at a time when the world’s oceans are heating up. Last year was the third-warmest year for global sea surface temperature, the report said.
“What is being observed in the Gulf of Maine (and elsewhere around the world), however, is a loss of that balance: larger fractions of recent years are experiencing above average temperatures and cold spells are becoming vanishingly rare,” the report said.
The hottest year in the Gulf of Maine was 2021, according to records that go back to 1982, the institute said. That year, the average annual sea surface temperature was slightly more than 54 degrees (12.2 degrees Celsius). Last year was a fraction of a percent warmer than the third warmest year, which was 2012.
Those three years are the only ones in recorded history in which the gulf’s average temperature exceeded 53 degrees (11.7 degrees Celsius).
The report states that other data also paint a picture of the Gulf of Maine as the site of prolonged warming. In nine of the year’s 12 months, the average monthly sea surface temperature was within the top three warmest among all years on record, the report said. November and December both set new records for highest monthly average sea surface temperature in the gulf, it said. | https://www.wearegreenbay.com/news/national/ap-waters-off-new-england-had-2nd-warmest-year-on-record-in-22/ | 2023-02-16 08:25:46 | 0 | https://www.wearegreenbay.com/news/national/ap-waters-off-new-england-had-2nd-warmest-year-on-record-in-22/ |
By Atty. Rebecca Salawdeh
Your job is important. It is the source of your income and it’s where you spend the majority of your waking hours. It may be part of your identity. For these reasons, you do your best at your job; your accomplishments are a source of pride to you.
Therefore, when problems start at work or you are suddenly terminated, there is a need to understand why this happened. The circumstances may have a significant impact on your economic wellbeing, your reputation, and your own self-esteem. There is a natural desire to question the legality of your employer’s actions.
Do You Have a Legal Claim?
In assessing whether you have a legal claim, it is important to keep in mind that not all unfair or unwise actions by employers are illegal actions. An employer may have an unreasonable dislike of purple socks and choose to terminate all employees who come to work wearing purple socks. Is this a fair decision or a smart way to run a business? No. However, that does not make the decision illegal.
The challenge in determining if you have a claim is to assess, fairly, the employer’s reasoning behind his or her actions. This assessment can help you decide if the action was illegal or unfair. If you are unable to articulate what you believe motivated the employer to terminate you, it is going to be very difficult for an attorney to argue your case for you.
Types of Employer Discrimination
The Wisconsin Fair Employment Act makes it illegal for employers to discriminate against employees and job applicants on the following bases:
- age (for workers over 40 years old);
- arrest and/or conviction record;
- national origin, race, color, religion, disability; honesty testing;
- marital status, pregnancy, sex, sexual orientation; genetic testing;
- military service; and
- the use or non-use of lawful products.
Employers cannot retaliate against employees for raising complaints or participating in investigations about discrimination they observe or experience.
Employers are prohibited from retaliating against employees for requesting accommodations for disabilities or for requesting qualifying family or medical leave.
Finally, there are additional protections employees may have, such as from retaliation for filing complaints about wage and hour violations or specific protections that exist for health care workers.
Evidence to Support Your Case
While employers rarely admit their illegal motives, that does not mean there is no evidence. One common type of evidence is to compare the treatment of other workers in similar positions and how they are evaluated. Are women disciplined more harshly than men? If so, then the employer’s claim that a woman’s disciplinary record supported her termination may be discrimination.
You may also compare how you are treated before and after an event, such as when you disclose your disability, request medical leave, or disclose your sexuality. This may also happen when an immediate supervisor changes how he or she treats you after a company leadership transition.
Document everything in writing so you leave a paper trail. For example, if you have communicated a concern about discrimination, follow that conversation up with an email, summarizing your concerns. If you have shared your need for an accommodation for your disability, put that in writing. As you write such emails, always keep in mind that the email may be evidence in a future legal case. Be sure your communication is professional and polite.
In the end, if you are uncertain if you have a legal claim, talk to an attorney who specializes in employment law. Be prepared to pay a consultation fee for such a meeting. Note: there is a time limit (statute of limitations) for claims so act promptly.
While the attorney’s conclusion may be that there is not a claim, this can still be valuable information to have that will allow you to move past this negative event.
Rebecca Salawdeh, an attorney with Salawdeh Law Office, LLC, Wauwatosa, has represented workers in disputes with their employers since 1996. She is a member of the State Bar of Wisconsin Lawyer Referral and Information Service, which connects Wisconsin residents with lawyers throughout the state. Learn more at wislaw.org.
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DENVER (AP) — Colorado teachers flooded into the state Capitol Friday to press for better protections for students and school staff after a 17-year-old Denver student shot two administrators, fled to the mountains and killed himself.
Roughly 1,500 teachers and their supporters called for improved school security, more mental health support and tighter gun control measures, adding to pressure on lawmakers a day after students and parents converged at the Capitol to make similar demands.
School shootings are becoming increasingly frequent in the U.S., and teachers at the rally voiced the fears they feel during safety lockdowns that are now regular occurrences.
They also raised questions about the circumstances surrounding Wednesday’s shooting at East High School, which came as the boy was being patted down for weapons, a daily requirement because of his behavioral issues including a pending firearm charge, according to school officials.
Some East High School teachers at Friday’s rally said they did not know any students at the school were being regularly patted down until the shooting.
“I want to go into a building every day where I don’t need to ask if my kids are getting a pat down because I know nobody is bringing guns into the school,” said English teacher Josh Garfinkel.
Schools were canceled Friday in Denver in response to the shooting. Officials have said they’ll put armed officers into city high schools through the remainder of the school year, reversing a policy enacted just a few years ago in response to protests over racial injustice following the killing of George Floyd by police.
The teachers Friday gathered on the steps in front of the Colorado capitol for speeches and chants, then circled the building as some played brass instruments and drums before filing inside.
Elementary school teacher Raegan Haines said she’s had three lockdowns at her school this year. She said lawmakers need to make it harder to access guns.
“You think, what am I going to do with these kids? How can I keep these kids quiet? Who am I going to put my body in front and why do I have to make that choice?”
She added that when the teachers entered the Capitol, “we had to walk through metal detectors and everything is plated in gold. We don’t get that same sense of security at schools.”
Colorado Democrats hold majorities in both state chambers and have made gun control a priority.
Pending bills would expand who can petition to temporarily remove a firearm from someone who poses a danger, raise the minimum age to possess a firearm from 18 to 21, require three-day waiting periods after buying guns, and ban semi-automatic firearms.
The semi-automatics ban is unlikely to find traction. The fate of the others could fall to Colorado Gov. Jared Polis. He’s supported expanding red flag laws but not specifically endorsed raising the age to possess guns or the three-day waiting period.
Teachers said their students also face more mental health problems and not enough social workers or psychologists to help.
At East High School, about a half-dozen psychologists and social workers at East High must take care of 2,500 students, said Kristy Skarphol, a math teacher at the school. This year they’ve also been reaching out to teachers who might be struggling amid all the lockdowns.
“We’re just spread way too thin for what we need,” Skarphol said.
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Associated Press reporter Matthew Brown contributed from Billings, Montana.
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What is Paxlovid, Biden's COVID-19 treatment?
As soon as doctors determined on Thursday that President Biden had COVID-19, the White House doctor put him on the antiviral Paxlovid.
Considered a game-changer when it was authorized in December because of its strong performance in lowering the risk of severe COVID-19, Paxlovid — in combination with vaccines and boosters — is thought to be one of the best ways to protect people at high risk for severe illness.
Because of these advances, Biden's experience with the coronavirus should look a lot different from that of President Donald Trump, who was in the hospital for days in October 2020.
What is Paxlovid?
Paxlovid is an antiviral medication from Pfizer that uses two drugs: nirmatrelvir and ritonavir. It comes in pill form.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has authorized Paxlovid for emergency use in people ages 12 and up who weigh at least 88 pounds and who have mild to moderate COVID-19 but are at high risk for severe disease.
The standard regimen is three pills twice daily for five days.
Biden's risk for severe disease
Biden's age — 79 — puts him at risk for severe COVID-19. But the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says older adults who are fully vaccinated and boosted significantly reduce their risk of hospitalization and death.
Biden is double-boosted. He got his initial vaccination series before his inauguration in January 2021. He got his first booster in September and his second booster March 30.
Biden's symptoms are mild. He has a runny nose, an occasional cough and some fatigue.
The President's doctor, Dr. Kevin O'Connor, said in a letter Friday that Biden had a temperature of 99.4 degrees on Thursday evening. He took Tylenol, and his temperature has remained normal since.
Because Paxlovid can interact with other medications, O'Connor temporarily took Biden off Crestor and Eliquis, two heart medications he takes for his pre-existing conditions. Doctors say there is no short-term risk to stopping these drugs.
How does Paxlovid work?
Paxlovid suppresses the coronavirus, blocking an enzyme that helps the virus reproduce inside the body.
As with all antivirals, the treatment is thought to work best if people start taking it within five days of their first symptoms.
How successful is it?
Clinical trials of Paxlovid showed that it reduced the risk of hospitalization and death by 88% when given within five days of the start of symptoms.
However, the drug was tested in unvaccinated people during the Delta variant surge, so the results could look different for people who take the pills now, with the Omicron variant dominant.
Pfizer has said the drug works well against Omicron, and additional lab studies have shown similar results.
"Joe Biden is vaccinated and twice boosted, that in and of itself decreases his risk of severe disease, hospitalization or death," Dr. Megan Ranney, an emergency physician and academic dean of public health at Brown University, said Thursday. "You add on to it Paxlovid, which reduces — even in vaccinated people — that risk of hospitalization by another 80% to 90%, and the chance of anything bad happening to him is virtually zero."
What about side effects?
Paxlovid's side effects are considered mild and could include diarrhea, increased blood pressure, muscle aches, stomach pain, nausea and an altered sense of taste.
Allergic reactions include hives, trouble swallowing or breathing, swelling of the mouth, throat tightness, hoarseness and rash. Liver problems are also possible.
Doctors say the medication is usually well-tolerated.
What about a rebound?
"There have been people who have had Paxlovid relapse. That is, although Paxlovid suppresses [symptoms] for a period of time while you're taking it, five days, after that, some people get a recurrence of some of their symptoms. So we'll just have to watch that," Dr. William Schaffner, a professor in the division of infectious diseases at Vanderbilt University Medical Center, said Thursday.
In May, the CDC issued a health advisory to let doctors know about the potential for recurrence of COVID-19 with Paxlovid, but the agency continues to recommend using it.
Rebound cases have been reported between two and eight days after initial recovery. Most people who had new symptoms said they resolved in about three days, even without additional treatment.
Dr. Anthony Fauci, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, said that when he got COVID-19, he took a five-day course of Paxlovid and was feeling better but had a rebound with worse symptoms. He went back on the drug and recovered.
Ranney and other doctors say they don't like to think of it as a rebound infection. Rather, Paxlovid does a good job of suppressing the virus and preventing the damage it can do, but it's possible that the virus is not fully eliminated from the body and re-emerges.
Some scientists think that some people metabolize Paxlovid more quickly than others and that they may need a longer course of treatment. Research is still underway.
"We're not seeing folks who end up with those symptoms with a need for hospitalization after taking Paxlovid, so the term 'rebound' I don't like because it scares people away from taking Paxlovid," Ranney said.
The CDC says it doesn't think that a return of symptoms is a sign of reinfection or a development of resistance to Paxlovid. The number of people who rebound is nominal, early research shows.
White House COVID-19 Response Coordinator Dr. Ashish Jha downplayed concerns over the potential that Biden might rebound while taking Paxlovid.
"The best clinical data we have suggests it happens about 5%, 7% of the time," Jha said Friday. "It's pretty infrequent, and the good news is, even when that happens, people end up doing just fine." | https://www.wvtm13.com/article/what-is-paxlovid-bidens-covid-treatment/40695129 | 2022-07-23 13:55:26 | 0 | https://www.wvtm13.com/article/what-is-paxlovid-bidens-covid-treatment/40695129 |
FARNBOROUGH, England, July 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Farnborough Airshow -- Rolls-Royce and Hyundai Motor Group are announcing plans today to collaborate on bringing all-electric propulsion and hydrogen fuel cell technology to the Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) market. The partnership will leverage Rolls-Royce's aviation and certification capabilities and Hyundai Motor Group's hydrogen fuel cell technologies and industrialisation capability. Both companies share a vision of leading the way in the AAM market delivering battery-electric and fuel cell electric solutions to the Urban Air Mobility (UAM) and Regional Air Mobility (RAM) markets and advancing sustainable aviation.
The Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between Rolls-Royce and Hyundai Motor Group includes five strategic aims:
- Collaborating on the technology development and requirements of power and propulsion systems for Hyundai's Advanced Air Mobility Division.
- Collaborating on the industrialisation of Rolls-Royce power and propulsion systems for the Advanced Air Mobility market.
- Development of electric propulsion systems based upon hydrogen fuel cells as an energy source for Hyundai's RAM platforms.
- Collaborating to bring to market a joint fuel-cell electric propulsion system to the wider AAM market.
- Delivering a joint fuel-cell electric aircraft demonstration by 2025.
Jaiwon Shin, President of Hyundai Motor Group, said: "We are pleased to partner with Rolls-Royce to draw upon their aviation and certification expertise to accelerate the development of hydrogen fuel-cell propulsion systems. Hyundai has successfully delivered hydrogen fuel cell systems to the global automotive market and is now exploring the feasibility of electric and hydrogen propulsion technologies for aerospace integration. We believe this to be the key technology to support the global aviation industry's goal to fly net zero carbon by 2050."
Rob Watson, President, Rolls-Royce Electrical, said: "We are delighted to partner with Hyundai Motor Group which provides a valuable opportunity to leverage and build on the capabilities each company brings from the aerospace and automotive sectors. The Advanced Air Mobility Market offers great commercial potential, and this collaboration supports our joint ambitions to lead the way in the Advanced Air Mobility Market. It is also another demonstration of Rolls-Royce's role in delivering the solutions that will enable passengers to travel sustainably and help deliver net zero carbon by 2050."
To view the full press release, please download from here or visit Rolls-Royce: Pioneering Cutting-Edge Technologies or www.hyundaimotorgroup.com
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(EDITOR’S NOTE — Orlando Magic rookie and No. 1 overall draft pick Paolo Banchero is doing a periodic diary with The Associated Press this season to chronicle his first year in the NBA. This is his third installment. The Magic had the worst record in he league through the first 25 games of his rookie campaign, then won 14 of their next 25 games. He’s averaging 20.5 points and 6.3 rebounds.)
Everything started to get better when we started to get healthy.
We were 5-20 in our first 25 games, then 14-11 in our next 25 games, and a lot of that was about health. Getting Markelle Fultz back was a huge help. And a lot of other guys have gotten healthier. But I think once we got some wins and saw how we were winning, we realized we could sustain it.
Obviously, you have to have a certain level of focus to do it. But we saw in our six-game winning streak, the teams we were beating and the way we were beating them, that it wasn’t a fluke. I think that just kind of motivated us and it still motivates us. We’ve got places we want to reach and we’ve got to stay focused. But it all changed when we got guys healthy, saw what we’re supposed to look like and how well we played together.
That just speaks to the guys that we have on this team and the confidence we have in each other — the confidence we have in ourselves as players. Markelle’s a No. 1 pick. He’s not scared of anything. He feels he’s the best at what he does. Franz Wagner is a star. I mean, look at the leap he’s taken in in his second year. In my opinion, he’s the best second-year player in the league. And I’m a No. 1 pick and I feel the same way about myself as those guys do. We’ve just got guys who aren’t scared of the moment, aren’t scared to be great.
We’ve almost matched last season’s win total already. I wasn’t here last year, but just talking to the guys who were, you see how much they appreciate where we’re at right now. When you really think about it, it’s crazy. It makes me want to be part of the change around here even more. It’s exciting and it’s motivating. It makes you want more. And winning makes you want more winning.
The Orlando Magic, around the league, we’ve kind of been not taken seriously. We’ve been looked at as a franchise that’s struggling. So, we just continue to earn the respect. We’re going to have to go out and take it. Teams aren’t just going to give it to us. It’s fun, though. I like winning games and like seeing the look on other people’s faces, you know, you can tell they’re kind of sick when they lose to us. But it’s lovely. I like it.
We got another big boost when Jonathan Isaac came back. I was in high school when he hurt his knee, my junior year. Which is crazy. We’ve all seen the work he was putting in at the AdventHealth Training Center every day, trying to get back out there after 2-1/2 years. And when he got to play finally, it did a lot for me and the rest of the guys. Most of us had never played with him. Just seeing him get out there was crazy, just really encouraging. When someone’s out that long, it’s hard to comprehend them even coming back on the court. To see him actually get out there and be comfortable, making plays, making shots, getting steals, it made me super excited. It was great. It was a special moment to be a part of, and then him hitting his first shot, it was impressive.
I got to catch up recently with my college coach Mike Krzyzewski on his radio show. Coach K, he was in the spotlight for 40 years, so he’s enjoying retirement, enjoying spending time around his family, watching everything from afar. I hadn’t talked to him in probably like two months. I didn’t expect to get the invite to his show so soon, but I definitely wasn’t going to say no. That’s my guy. I love him. It was great. He checks in with his NBA guys here and there, lets you know he’s watching. He’s always watching. I know that. But he gives you space.
So now we’re in the second half of the season. We’re going to play some meaningful games. We’re playing well right now. We’re in the mix for the play-in. But we’re not getting caught up in that, not looking too far ahead, just taking it game by game and having laser focus for each game. We’ve learned that when we do that, we tend to win.
We’re not there yet, but we’re trying to get there. We’re getting there.
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LAS VEGAS (KLAS) – A tearful former model was sentenced to between 10 to 25 years in prison for her role in the 2019 killing of a California psychiatrist.
Kelsey Turner, a former Maxim and Playboy model, had accepted a plea deal in Nov. 2022 after prosecutors argued that she and her boyfriend, Jon Kennison, were responsible for the death of 71-year-old Thomas Burchard.
Burchard’s body was found in the trunk of the abandoned car, near Lake Mead, in March 2019.
Turner’s sentence on the second-degree murder charge was the result of a plea deal with the state that guaranteed she would be eligible for parole in 10 years if she accepted an Alford plea, according to court documents.
The plea allowed Turner, 29, to not plead guilty but to acknowledge that the state had enough evidence to prove she was guilty.
Police said Turner had a relationship with Burchard and he paid her rent.
Prosecutors said Burchard tried to cut off the relationship, at which point Turner alleged that Burchard had pornographic photos of minors on his phone. Her then-boyfriend, Jon Kennison, 29, was accused of beating Burchard to death and hiding his body in the car’s trunk.
“She was content to leave someone she knew for a number of years, who supported her and her child financially for a number of years, to rot in the back of the car in the desert that he paid for,” Clark County Chief Deputy District Attorney, Pamela Weckerly, said while addressing the court.
Weckerly also told the court that accusations of child pornography turned out to be false.
The victim’s longtime girlfriend, Judy Earp, was given the opportunity to address the court one last time, despite the defense’s attempt to block it through a filed objection.
“My whole world was viciously ripped from me,” said Earp, who previously told Nexstar’s KLAS that Turner stole upwards of $300,000 from Burchard after he attempted to cut her off.
“She printed on her home computer checks with Tom’s name and account number and her address. She also went online and made many charges paying her bills,” Earp told the court. “His last words to me were, ‘She’s such a pervasive liar that I had to see for myself.’”
Earp declined to speak to media after her court appearance. But inside court, she indicated that she feared that Turner could retaliate when she’s released. She also said Turner threatened to kill her, via a text exchange, in the past.
“I never realized such evil existed in this world until this happened,” Earp said. “I do not want to spend the rest of my life constantly worrying and always looking over my shoulder, if or when she is granted parole.”
Kennison was sentenced in July to between 18 and 45 years for his role in the murder. A roommate of the couple, Diana Nicole Pena, also pleaded guilty to being an accessory to murder and provided prosecutors with critical evidence. | https://www.cbs42.com/news/national/former-maxim-playboy-model-sentenced-to-minimum-of-10-years-in-death-of-california-doctor/ | 2023-01-11 17:38:33 | 1 | https://www.cbs42.com/news/national/former-maxim-playboy-model-sentenced-to-minimum-of-10-years-in-death-of-california-doctor/ |
(The Hill) — Nikki Haley’s presidential campaign is sharpening its attacks on her Republican rivals, arguing that former President Trump is “consumed by the grievances of the past” and that Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) isn’t “ready for prime time,” according to a campaign memo to donors obtained by The Hill.
The memo from Betsy Ankney, Haley’s campaign manager, casts Haley as above the political fray in the nascent GOP presidential primary, recapping her more than $11 million fundraising haul in the first quarter and early efforts in critical primary and caucus states like New Hampshire and Iowa.
In contrast, Haley’s campaign argues, Trump is campaigning on “the promise of more drama in the future, rather than a forward-looking vision for the American people,” noting that while the former president was facing arraignment last week in a New York courtroom, Haley “was on the U.S.-Mexico border offering her plan for stopping illegal immigration.”
“Donald Trump had a pretty good Q1, if you count being indicted as ‘good,’” according to the memo, which was first reported by Axios.
Haley’s campaign also takes aim at DeSantis, who’s widely expected to launch a White House bid later this spring, needling him for making “one misstep after another,” including describing Russia’s invasion of Ukraine as a “territorial dispute.”
When it comes to other would-be presidential hopefuls, the Haley campaign’s memo was dismissive: “Wait, what others?”
“None have taken the plunge,” it says. “That’s of course their decision, but they certainly did nothing to help themselves in the first part of the year. By contrast, Nikki is a decisive person. When she puts her mind to something, she’s IN IT, devoting all her energy to it night and day, week-in and week-out.”
Haley became the first Republican to challenge Trump for the 2024 presidential nomination when she announced her campaign in February. Since then, only two other candidates have jumped into the race: entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy, a relative unknown on the national political stage, and former Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson.
Despite jumping into the contest early, polling shows Haley struggling to break out of the single digits. Trump, meanwhile, maintains a staggering lead over just about every other candidate, declared or potential, while DeSantis is running in second place in most surveys.
Haley’s campaign dismissed the surveys, writing in the memo that “polls at this point are meaningless. The only thing certain about polls is that a year from now they will look different than today.”
Yet the memo also hints at a new effort by Haley’s team to hone its messaging at a volatile moment in the emerging GOP primary, especially after Trump’s indictment late last month in an alleged hush money scheme. | https://fox59.com/news/national-world/haley-campaign-rips-trump-desantis-in-donor-memo/ | 2023-04-11 18:50:48 | 1 | https://fox59.com/news/national-world/haley-campaign-rips-trump-desantis-in-donor-memo/ |
WASHINGTON, May 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- U.S. News & World Report, the global authority in hospital rankings and consumer advice, today revealed its 2023-2024 Best Senior Living ratings to assist seniors and their families with researching and choosing the best senior living community for them.
Now in its second year, U.S. News' Best Senior Living ratings evaluate nearly 4,000 communities in the U.S. in one or more of the following categories: independent living, assisted living, memory care and continuing care retirement.
"U.S. News provides in-depth information on multiple community types to help potential residents and their families find, in consultation with their doctors as needed, the best place to help meet their needs," said Zach Adams, senior health data engineer at U.S. News. "Communities that are highly rated excel in making residents feel safe, well cared for and highly satisfied by the services provided."
For the 2023-2024 ratings overall, 43% of all communities surveyed earned at least one "Best" recognition. Additionally, there are 17 senior living companies with more than 20 participating communities that received awards for more than half of those communities:
- Kisco Senior Living: 86% of communities recognized
- HumanGood: 85% of communities recognized
- Brightview Senior Living: 84% of communities recognized
- Aegis Living: 83% of communities recognized
- Principal Senior Living Group: 80% of communities recognized
- Brandywine Living: 77% of communities recognized
- Leisure Care: 75% of communities recognized
- Agemark Senior Living: 71% of communities recognized
- The Arbor Company: 70% of communities recognized
- Americare Senior Living: 68% of communities recognized
- Morning Pointe Senior Living: 65% of communities recognized
- Benchmark Senior Living: 63% of communities recognized
- Ebenezer Senior Living: 62% of communities recognized
- Belmont Village Senior Living: 53% of communities recognized
- Grace Management: 53% of communities recognized
- Sunrise Senior Living: 52% of communities recognized
- Sagora Senior Living: 51% of communities recognized
To be recognized as one of the 2023-2024 U.S. News Best Senior Living communities, individual locations had to earn a specific final weighted score tabulated in the independent methodology developed by the U.S. News health data analytics team. The team will present a webinar on the ratings and the methodology behind it on May 18 for consumers, industry leaders and journalists.
The U.S. News Best Senior Living finder features each community's ratings on independent living, assisted living, memory care and continuing care retirement. As part of the community finder tool, U.S. News created new senior living profiles that include photos and detailed information for communities that participated in this year's survey.
About U.S. News & World Report
U.S. News & World Report is the global leader in quality rankings that empower consumers, business leaders and policy officials to make better, more informed decisions about important issues affecting their lives and communities. A multifaceted digital media company with Education, Health, Money, Travel, Cars, News, Real Estate and 360 Reviews platforms, U.S. News provides rankings, independent reporting, data journalism, consumer advice and U.S. News Live events. More than 40 million people visit USNews.com each month for research and guidance. Founded in 1933, U.S. News is headquartered in Washington, D.C.
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Affinix recognized for Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning and Big Data Solutions
CHICAGO, May 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- PeopleScout's proprietary talent technology Affinix™ has been named a Bronze winner for Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning Solution and Big Data Solution in the 20th Annual American Business Awards® Program for 2022.
"AI-driven talent management solutions are critical to any business," the judges said. "Affinix is an answer to the current challenges in the talent acquisition domain and addresses the need for speed and scalability. PeopleScout's candidate satisfaction scores are impressive for this type of solution."
Designed with changing candidate expectations in mind, Affinix brings together artificial intelligence, recruitment marketing, and machine learning to drive fast and effective talent sourcing and engagement.
"We are committed to providing our clients with valuable insights to help them build their workforce today while they prepare for their future talent needs," said Taryn Owen, President & COO of PeopleReady and PeopleScout. "Enhancing the strategic insights within Affinix Analytics and ensuring that our product roadmap keeps us ahead of the curve are both critical to providing our clients with the competitive advantage they need. We appreciate this recognition of our efforts from the American Business Awards."
Embedded within PeopleScout's talent solutions, Affinix delivers speed and scalability while leveraging artificial intelligence, recruitment marketing, machine learning, predictive analytics and other emerging technologies. PeopleScout adds Affinix enhancements on a quarterly basis in order to provide a best-in-class experience for candidates and our clients. This iterative approach allows PeopleScout to leverage the latest technologies all within one seamless ecosystem.
PeopleScout continues to lead the talent acquisition industry with its innovation and unique talent solutions. Recent recognition for PeopleScout's Affinix includes:
- Best Business Technology Solutions – Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning in the 2022 TITAN Business Awards.
- Best Advance in Diversity and Inclusion Innovation in Brandon Hall Group's Fall 2021 Excellence in Technology Awards Program.
To learn more about the winners of the 2022 American Business Awards, visit the website.
PeopleScout, a TrueBlue (NYSE:TBI) company, is a leading RPO provider managing talent solutions that span the global economy, with end-to-end MSP and talent advisory capabilities supporting total workforce needs. PeopleScout boasts 97% client retention managing the most complex programs in the industry. The company's thousands of forward-looking talent professionals provide clients with the edge in the people business by consistently delivering now while anticipating what's next. Affinix™, PeopleScout's proprietary talent acquisition platform, empowers faster engagement with the best talent through an AI-driven, consumer-like candidate experience and optimizes the talent process through data and actionable insights. Leveraging the power of data gleaned from engaging millions of candidates and contingent associates every year, PeopleScout has served clients in more than 70 countries with headquarters in Chicago, Sydney and London and global delivery centers in Toronto, Montreal, Bristol, Krakow, Gurgaon and Bangalore. For more information, please visit www.peoplescout.com.
Stevie Awards are conferred in eight programs: the Asia-Pacific Stevie Awards, the German Stevie Awards, the Middle East & North Africa Stevie Awards, The American Business Awards®, The International Business Awards®, the Stevie Awards for Women in Business, the Stevie Awards for Great Employers, and the Stevie Awards for Sales & Customer Service. Stevie Awards competitions receive more than 12,000 entries each year from organizations in more than 70 nations. Honoring organizations of all types and sizes and the people behind them, the Stevies recognize outstanding performances in the workplace worldwide. Learn more about the Stevie Awards at http://www.StevieAwards.com.
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An Indiana environmental group says utility AES Indiana is spewing more than 1 million gallons of contaminated water a day into the White River from coal ash ponds at its Eagle Valley Generating Station in Martinsville in violation of the federal Clean Water Act.
The Hoosier Environmental Council said Wednesday it has filed an administrative appeal with the Indiana Office of Environmental Adjudication, challenging a water permit issued by state regulators that allows the utility to discharge toxic contaminants from its leaking coal ash ponds directly into the West Fork of the White River.
The White River provides drinking water for more than 2 million people, according to the Conservation Law Center at Indiana University Maurer School of Law in Bloomington.
Coal ash is a byproduct of burning coal to generate electricity, and it includes a wide variety of carcinogens, neurotoxins and poisons, including arsenic, lead, mercury, thallium and hexavalent chromium.
The utility, formerly known as Indianapolis Power & Light Co., began operating the Eagle Valley Generating Station in 1949 as a coal-fired power plant. It decommissioned the coal plant and switched it to natural gas in 2016.
Over more than seven decades, the utility built up nearly 3 million cubic yards of coal ash near the plant. The coal ash was mixed with water and dumped into massive, unlined ponds just west of the power plant in the floodplain of the White River, the environmental group said.
The Indiana Department of Environmental Management issued a permit to AES Indiana that allows it to pump the coal ash-contaminated groundwater, use it as process and cooling water at the power plant and then discharge it untreated into the White River.
The Hoosier Environmental Council said the state permit issued to Eagle Valley violates several provisions of the Clean Water Act and federal law governing the proper disposal of coal ash waste.
“The Hoosier Environmental Council has been advocating for years to ensure safe containment coal ash,” Dr. Indra Frank, the group’s director of environmental health and water policy, said in written remarks. “Unfortunately, legal action is required in the face of this permit approval. The permit from the state essentially allows AES to pump contaminated groundwater into the river and they are call that a cleanup. That is not acceptable for Hoosiers and is a violation of EPA coal ash regulations.”
An AES Indiana spokeswoman said the utility is complying with environmental regulations.
“AES Indiana is committed to the safety of our people and the communities we serve,” Kelly Young, a spokeswoman for the Indianapolis-based utility, said in an email to IBJ. “AES Indiana, including its Eagle Valley Generating Station, takes pride in its compliance with the environmental regulations and permits issued by regulatory authorities that establish limits and requirements for the purpose of protecting human health and the environment.”
IDEM originally issued a discharge permit for the coal ash-contaminated groundwater in 2017, and the utility started operating the wells and pumping the water into the White River in 2018, although the practice was discontinued for a time when the plant was shut down during an extended breakdown.
The discharge permit renewal application submitted by AES Indiana in March 2022 included data showing up to 1.3 million gallons per day of contaminated water being discharged.
An IDEM spokesperson did not respond to questions from IBJ on Wednesday concerning whether the permit violates the Clean Water Act, and if so, why regulators are permitting AES to discharge untreated water into the White River.
The coal ash ponds at Eagle Valley have long been a problem. More than a decade ago, the ponds spilled 60 million gallons of coal ash into the West Fork of the White River when a levee failed.
“We have coal ash rules specifically to protect irreplaceable resources like this for public health more than anything,” Christian Freitag, director of the Conservation Law Center, said in written remarks.”
Two years ago, AES Indiana sued more than a dozen insurance companies, claiming they refused to indemnify and defend the utility for coal ash environmental cleanup that could exceed $177 million at its three generating stations.
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GREENSBORO — Triad Stage has put a pause on its season just before the opening of a stage play by one of the writers of NBC's "This is Us."
The professional regional theater stopped selling tickets to shows "while we examine all options available to our organization at this time," according to a letter to patrons.
Tickets sold through the agency for the Eastern Music Festival are not affected.
"The struggle of the regional theater is something much bigger than Triad Stage," said Deborah Hayes, the co-chair of the organization's board of directors.
The pause in operations due to the pandemic is primarily to blame, but also the cost to produce the kind of high-quality theater that audiences came to expect has nearly doubled, qualified labor is challenging to find and audiences haven't returned to pre-pandemic levels, she said.
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Triad Stage has six full-time employees, including its executive director, and there have been no layoffs, Hayes said.
The longtime Greensboro fixture, known for classical plays by renowned playwrights as well as original productions, reopened its doors in October, two years after the pandemic closed theaters. Triad Stage had reopened post-pandemic with a core staff and outside contractors, with the intention of slowly bringing on full-time staff.
Pre-pandemic, North Carolina and New York actors often filled the cast and at one time the operation had close to 2,500 season passholders, which was 42 percent of theater capacity and more than 800 annual donors. Over the course of 20 seasons, Triad Stage has produced over 140 mainstage productions, including 20 world premieres. It has sold almost 620,000 tickets and has employed hundreds of local artists and artisans, Hayes said.
"We are profoundly grateful to every person who ever purchased a ticket, made a financial contribution, said a nice word or volunteered time in support of Triad Stage in the last 20 years," Hayes said. "We don't take that support for granted."
While a number of regional theaters across the country have closed during the pandemic, including the Lyric in Atlanta, the Actors Theater of Charlotte and others that are decades old, Triad Stage's volunteer board wanted to seek out options on moving forward. No discussions have taken place but the group had a timing issue at hand.
The decision was made not to open the upcoming comedy "The Cake," so production was halted. It is about a gay wedding and themes of faith and family, found families, "cancel culture" and sex after 40. It is written by Winston-Salem native Bekah Brunstetter. At the time the commitment was made, the upcoming season looked promising, Hayes said.
"We had to make a bit of a leap of faith," Hayes said.
"The Cake" was cancelled before single tickets, which are typically a large percentage of the box office, went on sale.
Two other productions had gone on earlier this season. Triad Stage's reopened in the 300-seat Pyrle Theatre on South Elm Street in October with "Rebellious," by North Carolina playwright Mike Wiley, which followed four Bennett College students through the sit-in movement, which was given a second wind in the 1960s at the old F.W. Woolworth Department Store — now the International Civil Rights Center and Museum — just down the street from the theater.
It drew smaller audiences.
Hayes says that there has been no data to suggest that the Tanger Center entertainment venue has negatively impacted Triad Stage's audience.
"Touring houses are also important resources for live performance consumption for all communities, and I stand by the belief that Triad Stage and the Tanger Center are meant to complement one another, rather than compete," Hayes said. "Still, it is a fact that there is a finite number of entertainment dollars available in any community, and to a certain extent we all compete for our share of them." | https://greensboro.com/news/local/triad-stage-cancels-show-just-before-opening-regional-theater-faces-financial-worries/article_18a14c14-d954-11ed-aac8-bba08a164791.html | 2023-04-13 14:53:28 | 0 | https://greensboro.com/news/local/triad-stage-cancels-show-just-before-opening-regional-theater-faces-financial-worries/article_18a14c14-d954-11ed-aac8-bba08a164791.html |
Former Aston Villa and Norwich boss Smith replaces Brendan Rodgers, who was sacked on April 2 after his side's slump into relegation trouble.
Smith will take charge for Leicester's last eight games of the campaign as they battle to avoid dropping into the Championship for the first time since 2014.
The Foxes sit second bottom of the table and are two points from safety after Saturday's damaging 1-0 home defeat against fellow strugglers Bournemouth.
"I'm really happy to have the opportunity to lead the team during these final weeks of the season," Smith said.
"The challenge in front of us is clear, but it's one myself and my coaching team have experienced before and, with the quality in this squad and the number of games remaining, it's very much achievable.
"Our first job is to rebuild confidence and instil belief in the team and I'm looking forward to getting to work with the players this week."
Leicester have lost both matches since Rodgers was sacked, with first team coaches Adam Sadler and Mike Stowell taking charge on an interim basis prior to Smith's appointment.
Smith's backroom staff will include former Chelsea and England captain John Terry, who previously worked for him as an assistant coach at Villa.
Smith, who was sacked by second-tier Norwich in December, faces a daunting assignment for his first game, a trip to in-form champions Manchester City on Saturday. | https://www.beinsports.com/en/premier-league/news/leicester-appoint-dean-smith-as-manager-until/2069374 | 2023-04-10 23:45:23 | 0 | https://www.beinsports.com/en/premier-league/news/leicester-appoint-dean-smith-as-manager-until/2069374 |
Which foam roller is the best?
A good foam roller can help relieve muscle tension, muscle soreness and inflammation in your body. Additionally, it can help increase the range of motion of your muscles and joints.
Athletes have been relying on foam rollers for years, using them as an effective tool for warming up and cooling down before and after exercising. They are easy to find, easy to use and transport, making them one of the most effective and convenient exercise tools for a person. The TriggerPoint CORE Foam Roller’s durability and textured design make it the top choice.
What to know before buying a foam roller
Self-myofascial release
Self-myofascial release is essentially a self-inflicted massage. Also known as “trigger-point release” or “foam rolling,” self-myofascial release works out the tension in the layers of fascia below the skin by utilizing a person’s body weight to roll it out and release it. By incorporating various rolling techniques and positions, a person can minimize tension and soreness while improving flexibility.
Doubles as a yoga prop
One of the most convenient ways of using a foam roller is as a yoga prop. Foam rollers can act as great stabilizers or even yoga blocks, allowing a person to reach specific postures and positions with greater ease, acting as a way to balance and minimize stretching distance.
What exercises a foam roller can enhance
Foam rollers are a great addition to any workout regimen. They can be utilized during floor exercises and bodyweight routines, such as providing a shorter distance during a crunch. Also, foam rollers can modify workouts by making them more challenging, such as utilizing a foam roller under your hands while doing pushups.
What to look for in a quality foam roller
Material
Foam rollers come primarily in three distinct materials: polyethylene, ethylene vinyl acetate, and expanded polypropylene. Polyethylene rollers are the most affordable and available of the three choices. These rollers are softer than the other two choices and are not as durable or long-lasting.
Ethylene-vinyl acetate foam rollers are shock-absorbant, meaning that they maintain a medium firmness and can handle much more strenuous use. It is important to note that there are also high-density ethylene-vinyl acetate rollers. Lastly, polyethylene rollers are hard-wearing and can be extra firm in density. These rollers are the most durable of the three but may be too tough on specific users.
Density
Foam roller density can vary from super soft to extra firm. It is essential to determine which density best suits your needs by learning how your body reacts to rollers of different thicknesses. All stretching done with a foam roller should feel uncomfortable but never hurt. If you find yourself in pain while using a foam roller, it might be a good idea to find one with a lesser density.
Texture
Texture also plays a massive part in the differences between foam rollers. Some rollers are smooth, allowing for effortless rolling that can be applied to the whole body.
However, there are also textured rollers with lumps, bumps and ridges that can affect the kinds of stretches that a person can do. One of the advantages of foam rollers with bumps is that they specifically target problem areas when rolling, such as the fine points of your back.
How much you can expect to spend on a foam roller
Foam rollers are generally reasonably affordable. The only reason costs may differ will be based on the length and type of materials the foam roller is made out of. Smooth foam rollers typically cost the least, ranging between $5-$30, depending on length.
Based on their composition, ethylene-vinyl acetate rollers will also tend to cost more, between $15-$60. Textured foam rollers will be the most expensive, ranging between $15-$80, again based on the length and the type of texture the roller utilizes.
Foam roller FAQ
Do I need more than one foam roller?
A. Foam rollers are generally versatile, and it is not necessary to have more than one. However, it can be helpful to have a longer roller for rolling out more prominent parts of your body before substituting a shorter, ridged roller to work on specific problem areas.
What parts of the body are foam rollers best used on?
A. Foam rollers are great for rolling out and releasing muscle tension. As a rule of thumb, foam rolling stretches will work the fleshy parts of your body, such as your biceps, back and glutes.
What is the best foam roller to buy?
Top foam roller
What you need to know: This foam roller has a durable construction that creates consistent results for a reasonable price.
What you’ll love: Its structured grid and design promote deep tissue massage for your muscles and problem areas, providing instant relief from tightness and soreness.
What you should consider: This is a more expensive option for foam rollers.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Top foam roller for the money
What you need to know: This high-density foam roller is durable and effective at relieving aches and stiffness for a low price.
What you’ll love: This foam roller is water-resistant and quite dense, at 2 pounds per cubic foot. It is also available in four sizes, from 12 to 36 inches to meet all your rolling needs.
What you should consider: This is strictly a smooth roller and does not come in a ridged option.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Worth checking out
Amazon Basics High-Density Round Foam Roller
What you need to know: Amazon Basics provides a quality foam roller that is a great compact option for occasional use.
What you’ll love: This roller is very inexpensive and comes in four sizes ranging between 12 and 36 inches. You can also choose from four different colors.
What you should consider: Some users have reported a noticeable seam that runs down the middle that may cause discomfort during use.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Gaiam Restore Muscle Massage Therapy Foam Roller
What you need to know: The Gaiam foam roller is a good beginning foam roller that is both inexpensive and a good choice for relieving muscle tension.
What you’ll love: This roller offers fast relief for tight muscles and comes in various sizes and color options.
What you should consider: The design is somewhat simplistic and does not have ridges or bumps.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
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Eliza Bagg has always been of two worlds: as Lisel, an electro-pop alien taken by the wonders of auto-tune, and as an opera singer who's performed the works of Meredith Monk, Caroline Shaw and John Zorn. On "One At A Time," Lisel bridges her own gap and makes four simple words an Escher-esque puzzle.
Here, built on loops and layers of her voice, single syllables delay in stately polyphony — an update on the Renaissance and Medieval styles familiar to Bagg. But each ripple of delicately auto-tuned sound grows louder, more fervent with repetition, as if to envelop her being with ecstatic reassurance.
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LONDON (AP) — Liz Truss’ resignation as British Prime Minister on Thursday triggered another leadership race — the second in just four months — for the U.K.’s fractured and demoralized Conservative Party.
Truss, who quit after just 45 days in office, said her successor will be chosen in a leadership contest to be completed by the end of next week. Graham Brady, a senior Conservative lawmaker who oversees the party’s leadership challenges, said each candidate must secure 100 nominations from legislators to run and that the race will conclude by next Friday.
Former Treasury chief Rishi Sunak, ex-Cabinet minister Penny Mordaunt and Defense Secretary Ben Wallace are among those considered credible contenders for the top job. Former Prime Minister Boris Johnson may also return. Jeremy Hunt, who has been brought in as new Treasury chief to steer the economy, has ruled out running.
Whoever wins will become the fifth British prime minister in six years.
Here’s a look at the potential runners and riders:
RISHI SUNAK, FORMER TREASURY CHIEF
Sunak, 42, came second to Truss in the last Conservative leadership race, gathering 60,399 votes compared to her 81,326.
He quit as Treasury chief in July, in protest against then-Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s leadership. In the contest to replace Johnson, Sunak positioned himself as the candidate who tells hard truths about Britain’s public finances. He argued that climbing inflation must be controlled first, and called promises by Truss and other rivals to immediately slash taxes reckless “fairy tales.”
Sunak was proved right when Truss’ unfunded tax-cutting economic stimulus package tanked the British pound and triggered chaos in the markets in September.
Sunak became Treasury chief in 2020 and steered Britain’s slumping economy through the coronavirus pandemic. He oversaw billions of pounds in government handouts to help businesses and workers hard hit by COVID-19.
Sunak was regarded by many as the Conservatives’ brightest rising star. Born to Indian parents who moved to Britain from East Africa, Sunak attended the exclusive Winchester College private school and studied at Oxford. Some see his elite education and work for the investment bank Goldman Sachs and a hedge fund as a liability because it makes him seem out of touch with ordinary voters.
In the past year he faced heavy criticism for being slow to respond to Britain’s cost-of-living crisis. His reputation also took a hit after he was fined by police for attending a lockdown-flouting birthday party at Downing Street in June 2020.
Some also criticized him following revelations that his wife, Akshata Murthy, avoided paying taxes on her overseas income.
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PENNY MORDAUNT, HOUSE OF COMMONS LEADER
Mordaunt, 49, came third after Sunak and Truss in the last Tory leadership race, when she ran with a campaign named “PM 4 PM.” Mordaunt did not hold a senior post in Johnson’s Cabinet, and she positioned herself as offering a clean break from his scandal-tainted government.
A former international trade minister, Mordaunt is popular among Conservative lawmakers. Some believe she could be the right candidate to help heal the party’s divisions. But she is largely an unknown figure to most Britons, and outside Conservative circles she remains best known for appearing on the 2014 reality TV show “Splash!”
Mordaunt played a prominent role in the pro-Brexit campaign. She was the first woman to become British defense secretary in 2019 — though she was removed by Johnson after just three months in the post because she had backed another candidate for party leader, Jeremy Hunt.
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SUELLA BRAVERMAN, EX-HOME SECRETARY
Braverman, 42, resigned as Home Secretary late Wednesday, with a scathing letter criticizing Truss’ “tumultuous” premiership. Her move kicked off a chaotic night in British politics that ended in Truss’ resignation hours later.
A former barrister who became England’s attorney general in 2020, Braverman was the first to put her hat in the ring during this summer’s leadership race to replace Johnson.
During her short tenure as Home Secretary, a top government post overseeing immigration and counterterrorism, Braverman vowed to crack down hard on asylum seekers, saying it was her “dream” to see a flight deporting those seeking refuge in Britain to Rwanda. She also wanted to pull the U.K. out of the European Convention on Human rights.
She made headlines — and was mocked by opponents — when she complained recently in Parliament that travel disruptions caused by trade union strikes were to be blamed on left-wing, “tofu-eating wokerati.”
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BEN WALLACE, DEFENSE SECRETARY
Wallace, a 52-year-old army veteran, is popular within the Conservative Party. He has won admirers for his straight talk, particularly among Conservative lawmakers who pressed for the U.K. to increase its defense spending.
Wallace has raised his profile as a key government voice in Britain’s response to Russia’s war in Ukraine. But he recently said he wanted to remain in his current job. Earlier this week, he reportedly said “I want to be the Secretary of State for Defense until I finish” when asked if he wanted the top job.
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BORIS JOHNSON, FORMER PRIME MINISTER
There was intense speculation Thursday that Johnson, 58, may return and put himself forward as prime minister again — just weeks after he was forced out of office by a series of ethics scandals.
Within hours of Truss’ resignation, several Conservative allies of Johnson’s voiced their support for him to return.
“The only person who has a mandate from the general public is Boris Johnson,” said one lawmaker, Marco Longhi. “He is the only person who can discharge the mandate from the people.”
Johnson led the Conservatives to their biggest win in decades in the 2019 general election, largely on the back of his promise to “get Brexit done.”
But his time in office was overshadowed by scandals over alcohol-fueled parties held at his official residence while national COVID-19 restrictions were in place. He still faces an ongoing investigation by Parliament’s privileges committee into whether he lied to lawmakers about COVID-rule breaking at Downing Street.
He was forced to announce his resignation on July 7 after former allies in his Cabinet joined a mass exodus of government officials protesting his leadership.
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Known for its aesthetic hexagonal dining cubicles and robot servers, Kyuramen recently opened its first Texas location north of Dallas, where it’s already racked up high expectations and extra-long wait times. Lines spill through the door even during downtimes on weekdays; be prepared to wait for 30 minutes or so for a table.
Kyuramen is originally an East Coast phenomenon, with locations in New York’s Times Square and Union Park, among others. Gary Lin, founder and executive chef, dates his passion for ramen back to his days in Japan, during which he traveled the country in search of the best ramen noodles.
Having found what’s supposedly the “best recipe,” Lin now owns over 120 Kyuramen locations in the U.S. and Japan. It could be the ramen that draws lines of eager visitors out the door. Or maybe it’s the unique geometric dining theme. Or maybe it’s just a byproduct of social media virality that’ll subside in a couple of months. Regardless, curiosity brought us in for a meal.
Kyuramen’s menu is pretty extensive. The appetizers themselves take up half of the menu, with offerings reminiscent of what you might find in Japanese street food stalls. Almost everything on the starter menu is some iteration of fried food. Purple sweet potato, shrimp, corn kernels and Japanese oysters are just some of the things dunked into a deep-fryer. If you’re looking for a high-end delicacy, go for the deep-fried squid tentacles, which come garnished with lemon juice and served with a soy-based dipping sauce. Takoyaki balls are also a popular precursor to the meal, stuffed with deep-fried octopus coated in pancake batter.
The ramen menu is no less overwhelming. Diners can choose from 10 different varieties of ramen, in adventurous flavors like spicy kimchi alongside slightly sweeter ones like the tonkatsu curry. Bowls come filled with marinated egg, crispy bamboo shoots and flaky seaweed strips. Both portion sizes and flavors are slightly underwhelming; don’t expect shareable sizes here. Especially after long wait times, you may need to order a couple of bowls to satiate the table’s hunger.
But, quite counterintuitively, it’s not the ramen that’s brought Kyuramen all the way to Frisco. The chain’s most popular menu item is the Japanese delicacy Omurice, which is a fluffy Japanese omelet perched on a bed of fried rice. Perhaps what makes it popular among diners, though, is the way it’s served at the table. Servers cut the omelet right in front of diners, just deep enough for a filling of finely shredded eggs to ooze out from inside. After it’s cut, it’s generously drenched with a teapot of curry or black pepper sauce, depending on which you choose. It’s kind of like a show at the table. Have your cameras out.
The dining aesthetics continue in the beverage options. Kyuramen has a selection of over 30 different teas, lemonades and smoothies. For a healthy post-ramen cleanse, order a glass of the Ginger Fun, which comes blended with kale, cucumber and other fibrous ingredients. Of course, drinks like the matcha-brown-sugar balance out the healthier options. All beverages are made in house with fresh ingredients, courtesy of TBaar, an Asian tea chain also owned by Gary Lin.
Different colored ombres, milk foam toppings and fancy cylindrical glasses add to the camera appeal. Top your drink off with different chewy add-ons like tapioca beads, grass jellies and puddings. It’s all part of the Asian tea-drinking experience.
Take a look at the menu before your visit and order quickly when you arrive. Service is slow, and the robot servers don’t help too much. Our verdict is that if you stop by, you’re paying mostly for the unique dining aesthetics ... and perhaps the FOMO of not hopping on the latest Instagram bandwagon.
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NEW YORK, Oct. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Neuberger Berman Next Generation Connectivity Fund Inc. (NYSE: NBXG) (the "Fund") has announced a conference call with Fund Portfolio Manager Hari Ramanan and members of his team, to be held on Tuesday, October 25, 2022 at 4:00 PM (Eastern). During the call, members of the Portfolio Management team will review the Fund's investment process and provide an update and perspective on the rapidly evolving next generation connectivity investment opportunity.
Questions may be submitted in advance to the following email address: nbxg@nb.com. The deadline for email submission of questions is Monday, October 24, 2022 at 8:00 PM (Eastern). Details for the call, including the Zoom link and the dial-in information, will also be posted to the Neuberger Berman website, www.nb.com, in advance of the call.
A replay of the call will be available on nb.com.
Call Details:
Zoom Link:
https://nb.zoom.us/j/94356831283?pwd=SkVoakVPQVFRa1NQbVlNVnpoelA5Zz09
Participant Dial-In: (646) 558 8656
Meeting ID: 943 5683 1283
Passcode: 102422
The Fund, which is advised by Neuberger Berman Investment Advisers LLC, has an investment objective to provide capital appreciation and income. The Fund is a non-diversified closed-end management investment company. No assurance can be given that the Fund's investment objectives will be achieved. Shares of closed-end funds frequently trade at a discount of their net asset value. The investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that the shares may be worth more or less than their original cost.
Neuberger Berman, founded in 1939, is a private, independent, employee-owned investment manager. The firm manages a range of strategies—including equity, fixed income, quantitative and multi-asset class, private equity, real estate and hedge funds—on behalf of institutions, advisors and individual investors globally. With offices in 26 countries, Neuberger Berman's diverse team has over 2,600 professionals. For eight consecutive years, the company has been named first or second in Pensions & Investments Best Places to Work in Money Management survey (among those with 1,000 employees or more). Neuberger Berman is a PRI Leader, a designation, since last assessed, that was awarded to fewer than 1% of investment firms for excellence in Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) practices. In the 2021 PRI Assessment, the firm obtained the highest possible scoring for its overarching approach to ESG investment and stewardship, and integration across asset classes. The firm manages $408 billion in client assets as of September 30, 2022. For more information, please visit our website at www.nb.com.
Statements made in this release that look forward in time involve risks and uncertainties. Such risks and uncertainties include, without limitation, the adverse effect from a decline in the securities markets or a decline in the Fund's performance, a general downturn in the economy, competition from other closed end investment companies, changes in government policy or regulation, inability of the Fund's investment adviser to attract or retain key employees, inability of the Fund to implement its investment strategy, inability of the Fund to manage rapid expansion and unforeseen costs and other effects related to legal proceedings or investigations of governmental and self-regulatory organizations.
NBXG Contact: Tony Maltese, 212.476.9229, AMaltese@NB.com
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THE CAUSE OF THE CRASH IS UNDER INVESTIGATION. THE MAN WHO PLED GUILTY TO SHOOTING FIVE PEOPLE OUTSIDE RUFUS KING HIGH SCHOOL WILL SERVE TWO YEARS PROBATION DURING A FIGHT OUTSIDE THE SCHOOL LAST YEAR. DEVIN JOBE FIRED SEVERAL SHOTS INTO THE GROUND. THOSE BULLETS STILL HIT FIVE PEOPLE, ONE OF WHOM WAS HIS OWN NIECE. JOBE TOOK A PLEA DEAL FROM PROSECUTORS. WHERE YOU COMMITTED THIS OFFENSE IS WHAT REALLY MAKES IT SERIOUS BECAUSE THERE ARE CERTAIN THINGS THAT PEOPLE DO THAT IMPACT THE GREATER COMMUNITY IN A REALLY, REALLY SIGNIFICANT WAY. YOU MADE A REALLY TRAGIC AND UNFORTUNATE CHOICE, BUT I DON’T SEE YOU AS A CONTINUING THREAT TO THE PUBLIC. THIS ISN’T WHO YOU ARE. THIS ISN’T WHAT YOU WERE ABOUT. THIS ISN’T HOW YOU HAVE LIVED YOUR LIFE.
Man who shot five people outside Rufus King High School sentenced
Devon Jobe will serve two years probation
Updated: 4:56 PM CDT Mar 30, 2023
The man who pleaded guilty to shooting five people outside Rufus King High School will serve two years of probation.During a fight outside the school last year, Devon Jobe fired several shots into the ground.Those bullets still hit five people, one of whom was his own niece.Jobe took a plea deal from prosecutors."Where you committed this offense is where it makes it serious. There's things people do that impact the greater community in a really, really significant way," Judge David Feiss said. "You made a really tragic and unfortunate choice, but I don't see you as a continuing threat to the public. This isn't how you have lived your life. All of the shooting victims survived.
MILWAUKEE — The man who pleaded guilty to shooting five people outside Rufus King High School will serve two years of probation.
During a fight outside the school last year, Devon Jobe fired several shots into the ground.
Those bullets still hit five people, one of whom was his own niece.
Jobe took a plea deal from prosecutors.
"Where you committed this offense is where it makes it serious. There's things people do that impact the greater community in a really, really significant way," Judge David Feiss said. "You made a really tragic and unfortunate choice, but I don't see you as a continuing threat to the public. This isn't how you have lived your life.
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Man intentionally ran car into group of homeless people, killing 1, police say
TULSA, Okla. (Gray News) – A man has been arrested after he intentionally ran his vehicle into a group of homeless people, killing one person, according to police.
The Tulsa Police Department said on Facebook that Steven Juarez was arrested Friday, and police are seeking a first-degree murder charge.
Police are still looking for a female suspect involved.
According to police, officers were called to the scene of an injury collision Friday morning where they learned that the driver, identified as Juarez, intentionally ran over the victim, killing him.
Prior to the deadly collision, Juarez and an unknown female got into an altercation with a group of homeless people who were living in a van at a church. The altercation escalated from verbal to physical. Police said at one point, the unknown female got into Juarez’s Mustang and drove it at one of the homeless victims, striking them. That person survived.
Police said Juarez and the woman fled the scene, but they returned a short time later. Juarez then drove his Mustang toward the group of people. When they scattered, everyone was able to move out of the way except for a man who was handicapped and in a wheelchair. Police said the victim was unable to move out of the way quick enough and was run over by the Mustang.
The victim, identified as Orlando Laysbad, died at the scene. Police said the rest of the group managed to subdue Juarez as they waited for officers to arrive.
Anyone with information was asked to call Tulsa Crime Stoppers at 918-596-COPS.
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Three key House GOP chairmen took the extraordinary step on Monday of seeking to intervene in an investigation into Donald Trump ahead of potential criminal charges the former president may face. The move underscores the lengths House Republicans are going to try to defend Trump ahead of a potential indictment, even as they acknowledge they don't know the full scope of any potential charges.
The three chairmen -- House Judiciary Chairman Jim Jordan, House Oversight Chairman James Comer and House Administration Chairman Bryan Steil -- sent a letter calling for testimony from Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg and criticizing his investigation into Trump as an "unprecedented abuse of prosecutorial authority." It's the latest effort by House Republicans to try to muddy the waters ahead of the possibility that Trump could become the first former president ever to be indicted.
Jordan in an interview with CNN defended his call for Bragg to testify about the ongoing probe into Trump, and argued that Trump didn't commit a crime — all while acknowledging he didn't know the full scope of potential charges.
"We want Mr. Bragg to come in and testify — come in for a transcribed interview and we want the communications that took place between his office and DOJ. So, we've asked for all that information," he told CNN.
The three chairmen write that they intend to investigate whether Bragg and his office used federal public safety funds as part of its grand jury investigation into a hush money scheme involving adult film actress Stormy Daniels.
"Your decision to pursue such a politically motivated prosecution ... requires congressional scrutiny about how public safety funds appropriated by Congress are implemented by local law-enforcement agencies," the chairmen wrote.
Democrats have criticized the move by the House GOP chair, arguing that it amounts to "meddling" in the investigation.
Rep. Jerry Nadler, the top Democrat on House Judiciary Committee, tweeted that Republicans "tie themselves in knots protecting" Trump "at the at the expense of the American people, law enforcement and our legal system."
The New York Democrat added, "Jim Jordan and Kevin McCarthy: hands off NYC & quit meddling in ongoing investigations."
The letter comes after House Speaker Kevin McCarthy called on relevant committees to probe Bragg's actions. McCarthy has admitted he has no knowledge of whether federal funds have actually been used for the probe, but has argued that's why House Republicans need to investigate. The Manhattan DA's office declined to comment Saturday on whether any federal funding has been used to support investigations into Trump.
Jordan, in the interview with CNN, accused the prosecutors of taking up the case only because Trump is running for president.
"And then what changed? President Trump announces he's running for president and shazam now they're going to do some bookkeeping error from seven years ago, it was a misdemeanor now. It makes absolutely no sense," Jordan said.
But Jordan also acknowledged to CNN that he didn't know what the possible charges are against Trump.
"We're going with what you guys have told us," Jordan said, referring to press reports.
Asked if he's concerned Trump might have broken the law, Jordan said: "We don't think President Trump broke the law at all."
He also acknowledged not knowing of whether federal funding was used to support the New York probe.
"We're asking," he said.
Jordan, Comer and Steil also state they plan to probe whether potential legislative action is needed regarding "prosecutorial authority between federal and local officials."
They also plan to consider other legislative action relating to the "authorities of special counsels and their relationships with other prosecuting entities," claiming that the circumstances of Bragg's investigation stem from Robert Mueller's past special counsel investigation into whether Trump and his 2016 campaign colluded with Russia.
But some in the GOP are skeptical about the need for congressional action, and said Republicans should wait to see the possible indictment first.
"I'm going to wait until I hear more facts and read the indictment itself," Rep. Don Bacon, a Nebraska Republican who represents a district President Joe Biden won, told CNN. "I have faith in our legal system. If these charges are political bogus stuff, and they may be, it will become clear enough soon."
The letter comes two days after Trump announced he expects to be arrested in connection with that investigation. And it also coincides with the first full day of the House GOP's annual policy retreat in Florida, where Republicans had hoped to focus on their legislative agenda but instead find themselves on defense over Trump.
The three chairmen also attack Bragg's case as politically motivated, describing the basis of the investigation as "tenuous and untested." They also take aim at Trump's former personal attorney Michael Cohen, who has been a central figure in the grand jury investigation, writing that he has a "credibility problem."
Jordan, Comer and Steil request Bragg turn over all documents and communications between the New York County District Attorney's Office and the Justice Department relating to their investigation of Trump as well as materials sent or received by lawyers Carey Dunne and Mark Pomerantz, who formerly helped lead the Manhattan district attorney's investigation into Trump's business practices.
They also requested Bragg turn over all documents and communications relating to his office's receipt and use of federal funds.
The chairmen requested Bragg schedule a transcribed interview with their committees and turn over the requested materials by March 23.
This story has been updated with additional developments.
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LOS ANGELES —
This Sunday, the Oscars return to TV screens as the show looks to move past last year's slap seen 'round the world. Jimmy Kimmel returns as host for the third time and there is a star-studded list of presenters and performers, including Rihanna, fresh off a Super Bowl halftime performance.
If you plan to tune in Sunday to watch the action live, here's when and where to watch the biggest show of the awards season.
When are the Oscars?
The Oscars will air live on ABC on Sunday, March 12, 2023, at 8 p.m. Eastern Time (7 p.m. Central/6 p.m. Mountain/5 p.m. Pacific).
Tune in a little earlier to catch all the glitz and glam on the red carpet. Pre-show coverage starts on ABC at 6:30 p.m. Eastern/3:30 p.m. Pacific.
How to stream the Oscars
You can stream the show on ABC.com and on the ABC app with a cable provider login.
If you don't have cable or a TV antenna, the Academy Awards broadcast can be streamed live on the following streaming services:
- Hulu + Live TV, and the show will be available to all Hulu subscribers the next day
- YouTube TV
- AT&T TV
- Fubo TV
Some of these services offer brief free trials, so you can watch without subscribing to cable.
The Oscars American Sign Language (ASL) Live Feed can be streamed for free on YouTube.
Who is hosting the Oscars?
Jimmy Kimmel will host for the third time and his first time since 2018. That was also the last Oscars to feature a solo host. The show went hostless for several years after Kimmel's last outing. Last year, Regina Hall, Amy Schumer and Wanda Sykes hosted as a trio.
Who are the presenters and performers at the Oscars?
Some of the stars set to present at the Oscars are Riz Ahmed, Halle Bailey, Antonio Banderas, Elizabeth Banks, Emily Blunt, Jessica Chastain, John Cho, Glenn Close, Jennifer Connelly, Ariana DeBose, Andrew Garfield, Hugh Grant, Danai Gurira, Salma Hayek Pinault, Samuel L. Jackson, Dwayne Johnson, Michael B. Jordan, Nicole Kidman, Troy Kotsur, Jonathan Majors, Melissa McCarthy, Janelle Monáe, Deepika Padukone, Florence Pugh, Questlove, Zoe Saldaña, Sigourney Weaver and Donnie Yen.
Rihanna will perform “Lift Me Up” from “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever” on the show.
Who is nominated?
Daniel Kwan and Daniel Scheinert’s indie sci-fi hit “Everything Everywhere All at Once” leads the pack with 11 nominations. Irish dark comedy “The Banshees of Inisherin” earned nine nods, as did Netflix’s WWI film “All Quiet on the Western Front.”
Where are the Oscars held?
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HOPEWELL, Va. -- Students in Hopewell return to the classroom Monday.
To give summer break a proper sendoff, the city, in partnership with the health department, held a back-to-school block party and resource fair Saturday.
Families had the opportunity to receive free school supplies, vaccinations and emergency food boxes.
Games and food were also available.
"The ultimate goal with this is just to have families come out and learn about our local businesses and the things that they have to offer," said Kayla Hawkes, Hopewell's Director of Communications and Government Relations, "and maybe get some information and services that they otherwise wouldn’t."
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When COVID-19 was declared a public health emergency more than three years ago, it signaled the beginning of huge change for the health care industry.
That was especially true for telehealth.
Under relaxed regulations, patients could more easily connect by phone or Zoom to doctors many miles away, or get prescriptions from a specialist to treat conditions like ADHD or opioid use disorder.
The federal declaration — and the pandemic policies tied to it — officially ends on Thursday, but patients may not see any big changes in the care they receive via telehealth, at least not yet.
Federal policymakers are allowing these more expansive telehealth services to remain in place temporarily, thanks in part to a last-minute about-face by the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) and the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration.
Disruptions delayed — for now
This week, the agencies announced they are keeping in place, for another six months, the pandemic-era rules that let doctors prescribe controlled substances using telehealth.
Most critically, that will mean there will be no requirement of an in-person visit in order to get a prescription.
The agencies had previously planned to roll back that allowance and reinstate the in-person visit requirements for patients seeking a prescription. That controversial proposal, announced in February by the DEA, drew an enormous response. There were more than 38,000 public comments — many of them from doctors and patients who argued that reverting to the old rules would cut off access to care that patients have come to rely on over the last three and a half years.
"We have been able to reach populations that otherwise wouldn't have been able to access this care," says Dr. Shabana Khan, who chairs the American Psychiatric Association's telepsychiatry committee.
Khan practices in New York City, but has a roster of patients upstate. She worries an expiration or gap in the ability to remotely prescribe buprenorphine, which helps people with opioid use disorder combat drug cravings, would put those patients at grave risk of overdose.
If the rules eventually expire and revert back to require in-person care, she says her practice will have to refer those telehealth-only patients to new psychiatrists who are able to see them in person; but the primary reason many of them came to her is precisely because they live hours away from the next available provider.
"In many cases, it's going to mean there isn't any care," Khan says.
Telehealth here to stay?
Telehealth limits the ability of medical staff to perform physical assessments like measuring blood pressure or feeling for tumors. But for behavioral and mental health care, telehealth is immensely popular among patients and many of their doctors who say it's easier and more accessible for patients. They can connect with providers while at work, for example, or in the car.
Some worry relying solely on telehealth could degrade the quality of care or, in the case of controlled substances, lead to abuse. Much of that concern comes from the history of "pill mills" whose growth through remote prescribing two decades ago helped fuel the opioid epidemic. The DEA has found some examples of abuse during the pandemic, but research also shows that these telehealth measures have saved people from dying of overdoses. So regulators are hoping to study the public health impact as they devise permanent rules.
"We recognize the importance of telemedicine in providing Americans with access to needed medications, and we have decided to extend the current flexibilities for six months while we work to find a way forward to give Americans that access with appropriate safeguards," DEA Administrator Anne Milgram said in a statement to NPR.
For most other telehealth services, federal and state regulators have given a longer runway with pandemic-era flexibilities, extending them through 2024 to give more time to study the effects of those allowances.
For example, Medicare patients can continue to receive mental health care — as well as some physical services — via telehealth, including just over a voice-only call. Hospitals are also able to continue caring for some patients remotely by shifting that care into patients' homes, under waivers allowing acute care to be delivered without nursing staff present around the clock.
Many private insurance companies have also extended their coverage of telehealth visits, although in the long term it remains to be seen whether they will compensate healthcare providers the same amount for remote care as they do for in-person care. (States regulate Medicaid and private insurers, and have their own telehealth regulations.)
Meanwhile, many practitioners say it's impossible to imagine going backward on telehealth, and are already assuming the shift toward a hybrid model of both remote and in-person care is here to stay.
"We're teaching this in medical schools today... there is no returning to non telehealth visits. This will be incorporated into what we do for our patients moving forward," says Dr. Tochi Iroku-Malize, president of the American Academy of Family Physicians.
"You have a newer generation of individuals who prefer to have quick access and telehealth has allowed that," she says.
This story was edited by Will Stone.
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MONTREAL (AP)Filip Chytil had two goals and the New York Rangers scored three times in less than six minutes during the second period to beat the skidding Montreal Canadiens 4-1 on Thursday night.
Chris Kreider had a short-handed goal and defenseman Braden Schneider also scored for the surging Rangers, who won their third straight and improved to 11-2-1 in their past 14 games. Jaroslav Halak made 17 saves.
Montreal has lost seven in a row and 10 of 11.
”We don’t really worry about the team we play against,” New York coach Gerard Gallant said. ”They came out and they clogged the middle of the neutral zone really well. Fortunately for us, we got that first goal and that was big.”
Jake Allen stopped 27 of 30 shots for the Canadiens. Joel Armia scored his first goal of the season 14:46 into the third.
”It’s a weight lifted off the shoulders, for sure,” Armia said. ”I know I haven’t been performing at my best and I’ve been trying to fix it, but you get a goal and do it again next game.”
After a scoreless opening period that included a total of 10 shots between the teams, Kreider broke the ice 7:43 into the second.
Montreal’s bottom-ranked power play continued to struggle when an errant pass from Juraj Slafkovsky was intercepted by Kreider, who made no mistake converting the breakaway.
”It was a bit of a slow start with not many shots either way. It may be easier to get up for Carolina and sometimes harder for (Montreal),” Schneider said. ”Can’t take them lightly, though.”
Schneider doubled the lead at 12:28 with a point shot into the top corner of the net.
New York made it 3-0 just 59 seconds later on Chytil’s shot off a pass from Ryan Lindgren.
”We knew they like to clog the center of the ice, so quick movement was the key,” Schneider said. ”We’ve got a lot of talent and people that can do some pretty special things with the puck.”
Montreal came out firing in the third period, creating a handful of strong chances early to no avail.
The Canadiens finally ended Halak’s shutout bid when Armia hopped on a bouncing puck in the slot with 5:14 remaining.
Chytil sealed it with his 11th goal, an empty-netter on the power play with 1:10 left.
”There’s a lot that goes into being hard to play against and I think that today was a lot better,” Canadiens forward Jake Evans said. ”The scores are the only similarity (to last season), but everyone is so driven to fix this.”
ALL-STAR NODS
Canadiens center Nick Suzuki was selected to his second All-Star team. The 23-year-old Suzuki will play for the Atlantic Division squad. He has 32 points (15 goals, 17 assists) in 38 games this season.
Rangers goalie Igor Shesterkin was chosen in the Metropolitan Division.
GALLAGHER STILL OUT
A Canadiens team desperately lacking veteran leadership was without one of its most senior players: Brendan Gallagher sat out with a lower-body injury. The winger has missed 14 of the club’s 39 games.
SPECIAL TEAMS WOES
Montreal’s 32nd-ranked power play failed to convert on its lone opportunity but conceded its first short-handed goal of the season. The Canadiens have failed to score on nine of their last 10 power plays.
UP NEXT
Rangers: At the New Jersey Devils on Saturday afternoon.
Canadiens: Host the St. Louis Blues in the second game of a four-game homestand Saturday night.
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Leading window treatment franchise to provide premium window treatments, consultation services to Lake County community
VOLO, Ill. , Jan. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Gotcha Covered, a leader in custom window treatment consultation in the U.S. and Canada, announced its fourth location in Illinois with the opening of Gotcha Covered of Lake County. The new home-based center is owned and operated by Adam Cacioppo.
With an emphasis on end-to-end consultations, this business will provide the best in soft and hard window treatments to homeowners in Lake County including Lake Forest, Lake Bluff, Libertyville, Lincolnshire, Deerfield, Vernon Hills, Indian Creek, Buffalo Grove, Mundelein, Lake Zurich, Long Grove, Kildeer, Hawthorn Woods and Wauconda. The center will offer a variety of blinds, draperies, smart solutions and much more.
"At Gotcha Covered, our window treatment consultative services are second-to-none. That is a badge we proudly wear on our sleeve," said Paul Linenberg, president of Gotcha Covered. "As we continue to thrive and grow, adding a fourth location in Illinois was a great decision. Adam has the right attitude and mindset to represent the Gotcha Covered brand, and Lake County is gaining a great asset for their community."
Cacioppo brings 20-plus years of craft work experience working in the commercial building sector. He has managed the designs and installation of high-end commercial windows and architectural metal works for some of the most scrutinizing contractors, architects, designers and investors. He has also worked on the window facades of some of the most exclusive buildings in the Chicago skyline.
While researching business opportunities in home services, he came across Gotcha Covered. After months of diligence, research and conversations with Gotcha Covered and its franchise owners, he determined the company was in alignment with his skills and goals.
"The operations, support and business model were unmatched," said Cacioppo. "I really liked that they allowed me the space to do my diligence. I also liked that they presented a super family-focused mentality. It's been a great experience so far."
"I envision being a premium provider of window fashions to families in my area with unmatched service and attention to detail," Cacioppo continued. "Exceeding expectations and helping people bring their visions to life and building one long-term relationship at a time is my ultimate goal."
Adding 27 new franchise locations in 2021, Gotcha Covered currently has over 145 total franchises across the U.S. and Canada. The franchise has been operating under the Gotcha Covered name since 2009.
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HELENA, Mont. (AP) — A part of a human foot found in a shoe floating in a hot spring in the southern part of Yellowstone National Park earlier this week is believed to be linked to a July 31 death, park officials said Friday.
While the investigation continues, foul play is not suspected.
The shoe was recovered from Abyss Pool on Tuesday, park officials reported. News of that discovery led a man from Maryland to contact the National Park Service to report that he and his family had spotted a shoe, floating sole up, in the hot spring on the morning of Aug. 11.
Chris Quinn of Pasadena, Maryland, said he sent a photo of the shoe to the park service.
While the park service did not confirm it was the same type of shoe found Tuesday, Quinn said he would be surprised if it's not related to the same incident.
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Abyss Pool, located west of the West Thumb of Yellowstone Lake, is 53 feet (16 meters) deep and the temperature is about 140 degrees Fahrenheit (60 Celsius), park officials said.
At least 22 people are known to have died from hot spring-related injuries in and around the 3,471-square-mile (9,000 square kilometer) national park since 1890, park officials said.
The most recent occurred in June 2016 when Colin Nathaniel Scott, 23, of Portland, Oregon, left a boardwalk in the Norris Geyser Basin, slipped on some gravel and into a boiling, acidic spring. No significant human remains were left to recover.
The nation's first national park has drawn more than 4 million visitors over the past several years, with the exception of 2020, when it was briefly closed due to the pandemic. The park had closures in June due to historic flooding. It's northern entrance at Gardiner and its northwestern entrance near Cooke City remain closed to vehicles.
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BOSTON — Rick Hoyt, who with his father pushing his wheelchair became a fixture at the Boston Marathon and other races for decades, has died. He was 61.
Hoyt died of complications with his respiratory system, his family announced on Monday.
“Rick along with our father, Dick, were icons in the road race and triathlon worlds for over 40 years and inspired millions of people with disabilities to believe in themselves, set goals and accomplish extraordinary things,” the Hoyt family said in a statement.
Rick Hoyt had cerebral palsy, which left him a quadriplegic, but he and his father became as much a part of the Boston Marathon as sore feet or Heartbreak Hill. With Dick Hoyt pushing, the two completed the course 32 times.
The Boston Athletic Association presents a Rick & Dick Hoyt Award each April to someone who exhibits their spirit through advocacy and inclusion.
“Rick Hoyt will always be remembered as a Boston Marathon icon and for personifying the ‘Yes You Can’ mentality that defined Team Hoyt,” the BAA said in a statement. “We are fortunate to have been able to call Rick a friend, mentor, pioneer, and Boston Marathon finisher.”
The father and son pair also participated in more than 1,000 other races, including duathlons and triathlons; in 1992 they completed a run and bike across the U.S. that covered 3,735 miles (6,010 kilometers) in 45 days. In 2013, a statue of father and son was erected near the Boston Marathon’s starting line in Hopkinton.
“It’s hard to believe they both have now passed on but their legacy will never die. Dick and Rick Hoyt have inspired millions around the world,” said Dave McGillivray, the race director of the Boston Marathon and other events that the Hoyts participated in. “We will always be grateful, Rick, for your courage, determination, tenacity and willingness to give of yourself so that others, too, could believe in themselves, set goals and make a difference in this world as you have.” | https://www.kvue.com/article/news/nation-world/rick-hoyt-boston-marathon-icon-dies/507-2ac7b468-7523-4e33-b283-e9cbee023ac3 | 2023-05-23 13:24:21 | 1 | https://www.kvue.com/article/news/nation-world/rick-hoyt-boston-marathon-icon-dies/507-2ac7b468-7523-4e33-b283-e9cbee023ac3 |
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — There was no justification for a Columbus police officer to fatally shoot a man lying on his bed while officers tried to serve warrants, a lawyer representing the slain man's family said Thursday as he demanded immediate changes to policing in the city and promised a lawsuit.
Attorney Rex Elliott questioned the speed of the shooting, which appears in bodycam footage to happen within a second or less of Officer Ricky Anderson opening the door to a bedroom where Donovan Lewis slept. Elliott made the point in criticizing suggestions by the police chief that Lewis had something in his hand when he was shot. No weapon was found.
“There is absolutely no way in the timeframe between when the door was opened and the gun was fired that Officer Anderson perceived a potential gun in his hand, got through to his brain, and then reacted by shooting his weapon,” Elliott said.
Elliott spoke at a press event attended by multiple members of Lewis’ family. "How many more lives are going to be lost to this type of reckless activity? How many more young Black lives will be lost?” he said.
“How many more families like Donovan’s will need to appear at news conferences like this one before our leaders do enough to put a stop to these barbaric killings?” Elliott said.
Lewis, 20, died at a hospital following the shooting early Tuesday morning. Columbus police say officers had gone to the apartment around 2 a.m. to arrest Lewis on multiple warrants including domestic violence, assault and felony improper handling of a firearm. Lewis was Black and the officers were white.
Police took two other men in the apartment into custody without incident. A police dog was unleashed in the apartment during the search.
Police bodycam footage shows Officer Anderson opening a bedroom door in an apartment and in a second or less shooting Lewis, who was in bed. Columbus Police Chief Elaine Bryant has said Lewis appeared to be holding a vape pen before he was shot, a notion disputed by Elliott.
Bryant has not addressed whether police believed the device was a weapon, a determination that will come during the probe by the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation. Anderson has been placed on leave under city procedure. A message was left with the police union representing Anderson.
In bodycam footage, Anderson is seen after the shooting raising a hand in demonstration to another officer and saying Lewis lifted his hand "like this."
Elliott disputed this version of events, saying it's unclear from bodycam footage if Lewis was holding anything. He said Anderson shot well before he could have perceived a threat.
Elliott also questioned the need for an early-morning operation. “The reality is that felony warrants are executed every day in daylight hours,” he said.
Bryant has said the city is committed to holding officers responsible if there was any wrongdoing but the state investigation needs to play out.
Columbus Mayor Andrew Ginther, who hired Bryant last year, has said that "regardless of the circumstances, a mother has lost her son in the city of Columbus."
The U.S. Justice Department agreed in 2021 to review Columbus police department practices after a series of fatal police shootings of Black people — including the April 2021 killing of 16-year-old Ma'Kiah Bryant — and the city's response to 2020 racial injustice protests.
In addition, a three-year police contract approved last year provided $200,000 buyouts for up to 100 officers with at least 25 years of experience, with a goal of clearing the decks of employees who might not be on board with the department’s new direction.
“If you’re going to police in the city of Columbus, you have to buy into the vision and leadership of Chief Bryant around change and reform,” Ginther said at the time.
Elliott acknowledged these actions but said it's not enough.
“Whatever they’re doing, it’s not working,” he said.
Elliott said he plans a civil lawsuit in the future against Anderson and the city.
In May 2021, Columbus reached a $10 million settlement with the family of Andre Hill, shot and killed in December 2020 as he emerged from a garage holding his cellphone. Officer Adam Coy has pleaded not guilty to murder charges and is set for trial in November.
In December, the city agreed to pay $5.75 million to people injured during the 2020 racial injustice and police brutality protests.
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On March 15, 41 players from Alabama high schools and colleges became unrestricted free agents. Four months later, 13 of them still are.
And they’re running out of time to find a team for the 2023 NFL season.
The rookies for nine teams report for training camp on Tuesday. On Wednesday, the New York Jets will become the first team with its full roster in training camp. By July 26, all 32 NFL teams will be in camp.
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The unsigned players include linebacker Rashaan Evans, one of the NFL’s top tacklers in 2022, and wide receiver Julio Jones, who has the sixth-most receiving yards in the NFL in this century.
But seven weeks until the kickoff of the 2023 NFL season, they don’t have a contract to keep playing.
The players with Alabama football roots who became unrestricted free agents on March 15 and remain unsigned include:
· Linebacker Kwon Alexander (Oxford) had 69 tackles, six tackles for loss, one-half sack and one forced fumble in 17 games, including 12 starts, for the New York Jets in 2022. He played 49 percent of the Jets’ defensive snaps.
· Cornerback Anthony Averett (Alabama) started six games for the Las Vegas Raiders, but injuries limited him to seven games in 2022.
· Safety Landon Collins (Alabama), a three-time Pro Bowler and one-time first-team All-Pro, played in six games for the New York Giants in his eighth NFL season in 2022.
· Running back Kenyan Drake (Alabama) had 482 yards and four touchdowns on 109 rushing attempts and 89 yards and one touchdown on 17 receptions in 12 games, including five starts, for the Baltimore Ravens in 2022.
· Linebacker Rashaan Evans (Auburn High, Alabama) finished eighth in the NFL with 159 tackles as he played 98 percent of the Atlanta Falcons’ defensive snaps in his fifth NFL season in 2022.
· Outside linebacker Trey Flowers (Columbia) was limited to four games for the Miami Dolphins by a foot injury in 2022 after injuries limited him to seven games in each of the previous two seasons.
· Defensive end Da’Shawn Hand (Alabama) played in one game for the Tennessee Titans in 2022 because of a quadriceps injury.
· Safety Ronnie Harrison (Alabama) played 252 defensive snaps and 153 special-teams plays in 16 games, including five starts, for the Cleveland Browns in 2022.
· Offensive tackle Chris Hubbard (UAB) played in four games, with one start, in an injury-affected season with the Cleveland Browns in 2022.
· Wide receiver Julio Jones (Foley, Alabama) had 24 receptions for 299 yards and two touchdowns for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 2022. For the third season in a row, Jones missed seven games because of hamstring ailments.
· Tight end Jordan Matthews (Madison Academy) spent his ninth NFL season on the San Francisco 49ers’ injured reserve because of a torn anterior cruciate ligament in 2022.
· Linebacker Reggie Ragland (Bob Jones, Alabama) played in four games, with two starts, for the Cleveland Browns in 2022.
· Long snapper Carson Tinker (Alabama) handled all the snaps on punts and place-kicks for the Seattle Seahawks in his seventh NFL season in 2022.
The 28 players from Alabama high schools and college who became unrestricted free agents on March 15 and are preparing to report for training camp (with one exception) include:
· Defensive lineman Angelo Blackson (Auburn) signed with the Baltimore Ravens after playing for the Chicago Bears.
· Center Bradley Bozeman (Handley, Alabama) re-signed with the Carolina Panthers.
· Cornerback James Bradberry (Pleasant Grove, Samford) re-signed with the Philadelphia Eagles.
· Cornerback Tony Brown (Alabama) re-signed with the Indianapolis Colts.
· Defensive lineman Byron Cowart (Auburn) signed with the Houston Texans after playing for the Indianapolis Colts.
· Linebacker Tae Davis (Oxford) signed with the Atlanta Falcons after playing for the Cleveland Browns.
· Cornerback Jamel Dean (Auburn) re-signed with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
· Safety Rudy Ford (New Hope, Auburn) re-signed with the Green Bay Packers.
· Running back Damien Harris (Alabama) signed with the Buffalo Bills after playing with the New England Patriots.
· Tight end O.J. Howard (Autauga Academy, Alabama) signed with the Las Vegas Raiders after playing for the Houston Texans.
· Running back Mark Ingram (Alabama) joined the FOX Sports’ college-football show after playing with the New Orleans Saints.
· Safety Kareem Jackson (Alabama) re-signed with the Denver Broncos.
· Linebacker Nicholas Morrow (Huntsville) signed with the Philadelphia Eagles after playing for the Chicago Bears.
· Quarterback Nick Mullens (Spain Park) re-signed with the Minnesota Vikings.
· Defensive lineman Rakeem Nunez-Roches (Central-Phenix City) signed with the New York Giants after playing for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
· Defensive tackle Jarran Reed (Alabama) signed with the Seattle Seahawks after playing for the Green Bay Packers.
· Outside linebacker Malik Reed (Dothan) signed with the Miami Dolphins after playing for the Pittsburgh Steelers.
· Defensive lineman A’Shawn Robinson (Alabama) signed with the New York Giants after playing with the Los Angeles Rams.
· Punter JK Scott (Alabama) re-signed with the Los Angeles Chargers.
· Offensive tackle Trent Scott (Lee-Huntsville) signed with the Washington Commanders after playing for the Pittsburgh Steelers.
· Wide receiver Cam Sims (Alabama) signed with the Las Vegas Raiders after playing for the Washington Commanders.
· Wide receiver Darius Slayton (Auburn) re-signed with the New York Giants.
· Tight end Irv Smith Jr. (Alabama) signed with the Cincinnati Bengals after playing for the Minnesota Vikings.
· Cornerback Tre Smith (Saks) signed with the Denver Broncos after playing with the Houston Texans.
· Quarterback Jarrett Stidham (Auburn) signed with the Denver Broncos after playing with the Las Vegas Raiders.
· Defensive tackle Dalvin Tomlinson (Alabama) signed with the Cleveland Browns after playing for the Minnesota Vikings.
· Safety Jimmie Ward (Davidson) signed with the Houston Texans after playing for the San Francisco 49ers.
· Defensive lineman Nick Williams (Minor, Samford) signed with the Los Angeles Chargers after playing for the New York Giants.
· Linebacker Quincy Williams (Wenonah) re-signed with the New York Jets.
· Linebacker Mack Wilson (Carver-Montgomery, Alabama) re-signed with the New England Patriots.
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Yosemite Valley to reopen after fears of flooding recede
YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK (AP) — Temporarily shuttered parts of Yosemite Valley will reopen earlier than expected after fears of flooding receded Saturday, park officials announced.
Eastern Yosemite Valley, which is home to Yosemite Falls and Half Dome, closed Friday night and was expected to stay off-limits to visitors until Wednesday.
The valley will be open Sunday from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. and will reopen fully Monday at 7 a.m.
The forecast of flooding came after unseasonably warm weather melted record snowfall in the Sierra Nevada mountains of central California. Park officials said visitors should stay cautious.
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TIJUANA, Mexico (AP) — Worsening climate largely from the burning of coal and gas is uprooting millions of people, with wildfires overrunning towns in California, rising seas overtaking island nations and drought exacerbating conflicts in various parts of the world.
Each year, natural disasters force an average of 21.5 million people from their homes around the world, according to the U.N. High Commissioner for Refugees. And scientists predict migration will grow as the planet gets hotter. Over the next 30 years, 143 million people are likely to be uprooted by rising seas, drought, searing temperatures and other climate catastrophes, according to the U.N.’s Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change report published this year.
Still, the world has yet to officially recognize climate migrants or come up with formalized ways to assess their needs and help them. Here’s a look at climate migration today.
WHO ARE CLIMATE MIGRANTS?
Most climate migrants move within the borders of their homelands, usually from rural areas to cities after losing their home or livelihood because of drought, rising seas or another weather calamity. Because cities also are facing their own climate-related problems, including soaring temperatures and water scarcity, people are increasingly being forced to flee across international borders to seek refuge.
Yet climate migrants are not afforded refugee status under the 1951 Refugee Convention, which provides legal protection only to people fleeing persecution due to their race, religion, nationality, political opinion or particular social group.
DEFINING CLIMATE MIGRATION
Identifying climate migrants is not easy, especially in regions rife with poverty, violence and conflicts.
While worsening weather conditions are exacerbating poverty, crime and political instability, and fueling tensions over dwindling resources from Africa to Latin America, often climate change is overlooked as a contributing factor to people fleeing their homelands. According to the UNHCR, 90% of refugees under its mandate are from countries “on the front lines of the climate emergency.”
In El Salvador, for example, scores each year leave villages because of crop failure from drought or flooding, and end up in cities where they become victims of gang violence and ultimately flee their countries because of those attacks.
“It’s hard to say that someone moves just because of climate change. Is everyone who leaves Honduras after a hurricane a climate migrant?” Elizabeth Ferris, a research professor at the Institute for the Study of International Migration at Georgetown University, wrote in an email to The Associated Press. “And then there are non-climate related environmental hazards – people flee earthquakes, volcanic eruptions and tsunamis – should they be treated differently than those displaced by weather-related phenomena?”
Despite the challenges, it’s vital that governments identify climate-displaced people, Ferris added.
“The whole definitional issue isn’t a trivial question – how can you develop a policy for people if you aren’t clear on who it applies to?” she wrote.
INTERNATIONAL EFFORTS
While no nation offers asylum to climate migrants, UNHCR published legal guidance in October 2020 that opens the door for offering protection to people displaced by the effects of global warming. It said that climate change should be taken into consideration in certain scenarios when it intersects with violence, though it stopped short of redefining the 1951 Refugee Convention.
The commission acknowledged that temporary protection may be insufficient if a country cannot remedy the situation from natural disasters, such as rising seas, suggesting that certain climate displaced people could be eligible for resettlement if their place of origin is considered uninhabitable.
An increasing number of countries are laying the groundwork to become safe havens for climate migrants. In May, Argentina created a special humanitarian visa for people from Mexico, Central America, and the Caribbean displaced by natural disasters to let them stay for three years.
Shortly after taking office, President Joe Biden ordered his national security adviser to conduct a months-long study that included looking at the “options for protection and resettlement of individuals displaced directly or indirectly from climate change.” A task force was set up, but so far the administration has not adopted such a program.
Low-lying Bangladesh, which is extremely vulnerable to the impacts of climate change, has been among the first to try to adapt to the new reality of migration. Efforts are underway to identify climate-resilient towns where people displaced by sea level rise, river erosion, cyclonic storms and intrusion of saline water can move to work, and in return help their new locations economically.
TRANSFORMING DEBATES ON MIGRATION
Policy debates on migration have long centered on locking down borders. Climate change is changing that.
With hundreds of millions of people expected to be uprooted by natural disasters, there is growing discussion about how to manage migration flows rather than stop them, as for many people migration will become a survival tool, according to advocates.
“One problem is just the complete lack of understanding as to how climate is forcing people to move,” said Amali Tower, founder and executive director of Climate Refugees, an advocacy group focused on raising awareness about people displaced because of climate change. “There is still this idea in the Global North (industrialized nations) that people come here because they are fleeing poverty and seeking a better life, the American Dream. In Europe, it’s the same spin of the same story. But no one wants to leave their home. We’ve got to approach climate displacement as a human security issue and not a border security issue.”
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'Live PD' returning as 'On Patrol: Live' on Reelz, hosted by Dan Abrams
"Live PD," the popular police reality series on A&E that was canceled in 2020 amid protests inspired by the death of George Floyd, is being revived this summer with the same host — but with a few changes.
The new live police show, called "On Patrol: Live," will air on Friday and Saturday nights on the Reelz cable network. Dan Abrams, who hosted "Live PD" during its run on A&E, announced Wednesday that he will once again host and serve as executive producer for the new show.
"First, I want to say thank you to the ‘Live PD’ nation. I know this wait was long, but we needed the right platform to make this show what it should be," said Abrams during his "Dan Abrams Live" show on NewsNation.
"As many of you know, I have been advocating for this show to return since the day it went off of the air," he added.
"Live PD" was canceled by A&E in June 2020 following weeks of protests over Floyd’s death at the hands of police Officer Derek Chauvin in Minneapolis, Minnesota, and a larger national reckoning over race and policing. The show’s end also came on the heels of a report that a crew from the show filmed the death of another Black man in police custody.
"This is a critical time in our nation’s history and we have made the decision to cease production on Live PD," A&E said in a statement at the time. "Going forward, we will determine if there is a clear pathway to tell the stories of both the community and the police officers whose role it is to serve them. And with that, we will be meeting with community and civil rights leaders as well as police departments."
Reports from the Austin American-Statesman and KVUE-TV said that 40-year-old Javier Ambler, who was Black, died in Texas in 2019 after sheriff’s deputies repeatedly used stun guns on him, despite his cries for help and pleas that he was sick and couldn’t breathe. The arrest was captured on police body-camera video.
Prosecutors investigating Ambler’s death said the presence of the "Live PD" crew made the arrest particularly troubling. A&E said in a previous statement that its video never aired because of a policy against showing a death, and it did not keep the footage after it was informed the initial investigation had closed.
A&E said neither the network nor the show’s producers "were asked for the footage or an interview by investigators from law enforcement or the District Attorney’s office."
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At the time, "Live PD" was "a ratings juggernaut" for the network, according to The Hollywood Reporter. The outlet noted how the network had ordered an additional 160 episodes of the series just two months before it was canceled.
FILE - "Live PD" set on Oct. 21, 2016, in New York City. (Photo by Bill Tompkins/Getty Images)
The end of "Live PD" also came a day after the similar show "Cops," on the air for 33 seasons, was dropped by the Paramount Network.
Following the cancellation, Abrams continued to express a desire to bring the live show back. In 2021, he noted in a blog post that "no one was more disappointed or frustrated when Live PD was taken off the air than me."
"With policing in the news more than ever, I believe showing America the more day-to-day aspects of what it’s like to be a police officer in this country is more important than ever," Abrams wrote.
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What we know about ‘On Patrol: Live’
In his announcement this week, Abrams said Sgt. Sean "Sticks" Larkin, a retired Tulsa Police Department lieutenant with nearly 25 years of service, will also appear on the new "On Patrol: Live" show.
Deputy Sheriff Curtis Wilson, a division commander with the Richland County Sheriff’s Department in Columbia, South Carolina, and TV anchor, will also serve as a show commentator.
Abrams said the new show will feature civilian ride-alongs and new police departments. It is set to air this summer.
"In most ways, it is going to be a very similar type of show to the one that existed previously," Abrams told The Hollywood Reporter.
"I do think the environment has changed [since Live PD was canceled], but I don’t think that should have determined whether Live PD, or a show like it, what is now being called On Patrol: Live, should be on the air," Abrams continued. "I think the more we talk about policing, the more we should want to watch police officers doing what they do. There was a conversation then about policing, there is a conversation now about policing, and as a result, I think it is a good thing to have a lens on police departments."
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‘We can walk and chew gum at the same time’: Cheri Beasley vows to fight inflation and for abortion rights
By Andrew Millman, CNN
Cheri Beasley, the Democratic nominee for US Senate in North Carolina, said Sunday her state needed a senator “who’s going to fight hard to lower costs” but avoided a question over whether she was satisfied with how President Joe Biden and national Democrats have handled inflation.
“Folks want to know that the Senate is going to lower costs,” Beasley told CNN’s Dana Bash on “State of the Union” when asked about Washington’s response to inflation. “In the greatest country in the world, folks should not have to make choices around buying groceries or school supplies or high-price medication.”
Republican Rep. Ted Budd, Beasley’s opponent in the key Senate contest to succeed retiring GOP Sen. Richard Burr, has made inflation and worsening economic conditions a highlight of his campaign against the Democrat. While the North Carolina race has not received as much national attention as other battleground Senate contests, with the chamber evenly divided, the result could be crucial in determining which party will control the Senate after the midterms.
Bash said CNN had invited Budd to appear on “State of the Union” but he declined.
Beasley, who spent two decades as a judge, including serving as chief justice of the North Carolina Supreme Court, has leaned into her judicial experience to position herself as a non-politician on the campaign trail.
She described abortion as a “real big issue,” adding that she would “fight to make sure that Roe vs. Wade becomes the law of the land.”
“We can walk and chew gum at the same time. I’m prepared to fight to lower costs and to fight for our freedoms,” said Beasley, who wore a necklace that read “Protect Roe” during the interview.
She also attacked Budd, accusing him of “leading the charge” and aligning himself “with the most extreme faction of his party” on abortion.
When asked if calls by some Democrats to “defund the police” were hurting her with voters concerned about crime, Beasley said, “I have worked with law enforcement. I have held violent offenders accountable,” while noting that she does not support defunding the police.
“The reality is Ted Budd and national Republicans are trying to frighten folks about my record,” she added. “Ted Budd certainly is because he cannot defend his own. They are spending millions of dollars against me to distort my judicial record.”
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10 former NFL players sue league’s disability program, alleging board ‘engaged in repeated and substantial derelictions of their responsibilities’
By Ben Morse, CNN
A group of former NFL players is suing the league’s disability benefit program, commissioner Roger Goodell and the disability board, accusing them of routinely denying disability claims.
In a lawsuit filed Thursday in the District Court for the District of Maryland, 10 players — including two-time Pro Bowl running back Willis McGahee and Super Bowl XLII champion Jason Alford — said they were “seeking redress for the wrongful denial of benefits, the denial of statutorily mandated full and fair review of benefits denials, violations of plan terms or governing regulations, and breaches of fiduciary duty.”
The lawsuit alleges the accused parties acted in “an overly aggressive and disturbing pattern of erroneous and arbitrary benefits denials, bad faith contract misinterpretations, and other unscrupulous tactics” when it came to withholding disability benefits and a lack of thoroughness when reviewing medical records.
It alleged the board “members have engaged in repeated and substantial derelictions of their responsibilities, have repeatedly refused to pay contractually mandated benefits, and have statistically proven conflicts.”
The lawsuit alleges the league’s disability benefit program, commissioner Goodell and the disability board found ways “to limit the payment of benefits to the very Players whom the Plan was designed to help” and that players were “forced to navigate a byzantine process in order to attempt to obtain those benefits, only to be met with denial.”
It accuses the disability board of not hiring neutral physicians to carry out assessments of players’ injuries, saying these were “biased.”
The lawsuit alleges a correlation between the amount of money paid to physicians and the likelihood a player’s claim would be denied.
In the period between March 31, 2019, and April 1, 2020, 4.5% of players were found to be totally and permanently disabled by physicians paid more than $210,000, said the lawsuit.
Conversely, in the same period, 30% were found to be disabled by physicians paid $54,000-$60,000.
‘Head, neck, and lumbar spine impairments’
Eric Smith, who played for the New York Jets until 2012, suffered 13 documented traumatic brain injuries. He was denied line of duty (LOD) benefits in 2013 and his appeal was denied a year later, according to the lawsuit.
He reapplied for LOD benefits in 2015 after being seen by a physician who was paid $34,268 and had found 20 LOD impairments among players.
After Smith was awarded benefits, according to the lawsuit, the physician’s compensation from the board fell sharply the next year to $16,711.
When Smith applied for permanent and neurocognitive disability in 2018, he was repeatedly denied by physicians — some paid over $1 million — despite his “head, neck, and lumbar spine impairments” and “marked decreased shoulder range of motion, rotator cuff weakness, and moderate to severe shoulder arthritis,” according to the lawsuit.
The lawsuit alleges that when the plan and the board reviewed a players disability claim, they chose to only use the case summaries prepared by the plan’s law firm, the Groom Law Group, rather than the full medical records, which goes against federal law.
CNN has reached out to the NFL, the NFL Players Association and the Groom Law Group for comment.
Before the lawsuit was filed, Goodell was asked during his pre-Super Bowl news conference about the denial of benefits for some players.
He said that he believes the “benefits are extraordinary for our players, but as you know, it’s a defined benefit plan also.”
“A defined benefit plan operates under governmental law and we have to obviously have a system to be able to identify who qualifies for those benefits and who doesn’t qualify for those benefits, and that’s done with union and management.
“And the facts are that’s done independently with doctors, who make a determination of whether the benefit and an individual qualifies under that program. So you don’t want people to benefit from it that don’t qualify for it, because it takes away from people who do qualify for it.
“You’re always going to have people who may think they qualify for it. Doctors disagree, the joint board disagrees, that’s a way the system works. But I would tell you, the benefits in the NFL are off the charts.”
The lawsuit seeks to be given class action status, the removal of the six members of the board — for “their repeated and substantial breaches of the fiduciary duty of loyalty to the Plan” — and an unspecified amount of money as compensation.
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Federal investigators are seeking more information about an incident in which a United Airlines plane dropped to within about 800 feet (250 meters) of the ocean surface after taking off from Hawaii.
United says the pilots are getting additional training.
The Boeing 777 dropped more than 1,400 feet (470 meters) before climbing again, according to data from tracking service Flightradar24. The plane then continued on to San Francisco. No injuries were reported.
A spokesman for the National Transportation Safety Board said Monday that the investigative agency is still seeking information about the Dec. 18 incident, which only recently came to public attention after a report in The Air Current, an aviation-industry publication.
The Federal Aviation Administration, which oversees airlines, said the United crew reported the incident under a voluntary safety-reporting program. The FAA said it reviewed the incident “and took appropriate action” without providing further details.
United said it worked with the FAA and the pilots’ union on an investigation that led to additional training for the two pilots, which is still going on. The airline did not explain why the pilots chose to continue the long, overwater flight to San Francisco instead of returning to Kahului Airport on the island of Maui. | https://www.yourcentralvalley.com/news/business/ap-feds-probe-united-planes-december-dip-near-ocean-off-hawaii/ | 2023-02-14 03:12:34 | 1 | https://www.yourcentralvalley.com/news/business/ap-feds-probe-united-planes-december-dip-near-ocean-off-hawaii/ |
(NewsNation) — Swirling cases of a trio of respiratory illnesses have some hospitals swamped, and at least one infectious disease expert says COVID-19 may not be the biggest culprit this year.
“This was always the worst time for hospitals,” the University of California, San Francisco’s Dr. Monica Gandhi said on “Rush Hour” Friday. Doctors are used to seeing the flu spike this time of year. But this time, COVID-19 and RSV have joined the fray.
“I’m more worried about influenza this year,” Gandhi said. “Luckily, we have a way to fix it or at least bring severe disease down, but our vaccination rates are lower than you would think.”
Data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows 20% fewer flu vaccine doses have been distributed this season compared to the same week in 2020.
Gandhi believes COVID-19’s prevalence the past three years forced other respiratory illnesses like the flu and RSV to the sidelines. She credits immunity to COVID-19 from vaccines and infections for curbing its impact, but the reverse may be true for the other diseases.
“We may have had less immunity in our own bodies for those two viruses,” Gandhi said.
There is no vaccine for RSV, but one is in development. Gandhi is optimistic it could be available for pregnant women by the fall of 2023.
Until then, if you or your children are having difficulty breathing or have a high fever, you should head to a hospital.
Dr. Vincent Hsu, who oversees infection control for AdventHealth, said the system’s pediatric hospital in Orlando is nearly full with kids sickened by these three viruses. Dr. Greg Martin, past president of the Society of Critical Care Medicine, sees a similar trend elsewhere.
Pediatric hospitals’ emergency departments and urgent care clinics are busier than ever, said Martin, who practices mostly at Grady Memorial Hospital in Atlanta. “This is a record compared to any month, any week, any day in the past,” he said.
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ST. PAUL, Minn. — Tyler Toffoli scored in the sudden death round of the shootout to send the Calgary Flames to a 1-0 win over the Minnesota Wild.
Wild defenseman Jared Spurgeon appeared to have scored the game-winner with 1:36 remaining in overtime when he buried a Ryan Hartman rebound. The play was reviewed, however, and it was deemed Spurgeon was offside.
Some of Calgary’s players had already headed to the locker room and had to return to the bench after the call was overturned.
Gustavsson made 26 saves for Minnesota, while Jacob Markstrom stopped all 40 shots in net for Calgary for his first shutout of the year. The 40 shots by the Wild were the most surrendered by the Flames all season.
Tuesday marked the second time the two teams played in a four-day span. Minnesota won 3-0 in Calgary on Saturday, with Gustavsson making 31 saves in the shutout.
Minnesota dominated Calgary in shots on goal, with the Wild out-shooting the Flames 40-26.
The Wild had several golden opportunities in the third period. Hartman was stopped on a breakaway after a nice pass from linemate Kirill Kaprizov, and forward Ryan Reaves missed a good look on the doorstep a few minutes later.
Frederick Gaudreau also had a good look for Minnesota early in overtime, but his shot was blocked into the protective netting. Mikael Backlund had Calgary’s best shot in overtime but was denied by Gustavsson.
Tuesday was the second night of a back-to-back for Calgary, which beat Dallas 5-4 on Monday.
Play was chippy throughout the game, with several scrums after the whistle. One of those resulted in two penalties on Minnesota’s Ryan Hartman during a first-period dustup.
WILD CELEBRATE PRIDE NIGHT
The Wild hosted its second annual Pride Night on Tuesday. Players used Pride pucks and Pride tape on their sticks during warmups. Jack Jablonski, a former Minnesota high school hockey player who has been paralyzed since 2011 and came out as gay last year, performed the “Let’s Play Hockey!” chant pregame. Wild defenseman Jon Merrill donated tickets to Tuesday’s game to Queerspace Collective, a mentorship program for LGBTQIA+ youth in Minnesota. The Wild players wore Pride jerseys during the inaugural Pride Night last year but did not on Tuesday.
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Crazy Eight: No top seeds among last 8 in March Madness
LAS VEGAS (AP) — March has gone from madness to unprecedented.
With Miami’s win over Houston and San Diego State’s takedown of Alabama on Friday night, the men’s NCAA Tournament will not have a No. 1 seed in the Elite Eight for the first time since seeding began in 1979.
“There’s not a lot of difference between the best team in the country and the worst team in the country,” San Diego State coach Brian Dutcher said. “You’re seeing that on this stage.”
Purdue, Kansas, Houston and Alabama are all gone, ensuring the Final Four will not have a No. 1 team for the first time since 2011 and the third overall. The four teams deemed by the NCAA to be the best in the country combined to win five tournament games this year, the fewest by three among No. 1 seeds since the field expanded to 64 teams in 1985.
Texas is the lone No. 2 seed remaining after bouncing Xavier out of the bracket 83-71 Friday night under interim coach Rodney Terry. The fewest combined No. 1-2 seeds in the Elite Eight before this year was two (three times).
How crazy has it been? The national title game is guaranteed to have at least one of these teams: San Diego State, Creighton, Florida Atlantic or Kansas State. The Aztecs, Bluejays and Owls have never been to the Elite Eight. The Wildcats were picked to finish last in the Big 12.
It’s also a lock the winning coach will be a first-time champion.
“It’s a lot of really good programs in the country that have lost — I mean, we could go down the list of them,” Alabama coach Nate Oats said. “That’s what makes the NCAA Tournament the NCAA Tournament. They’re all good teams.”
The madness started in the opening round of the East Region, when fairytale Fairleigh Dickinson wrecked brackets around the world by becoming the second No. 16 seed to beat a No. 1.
Goodbye, Purdue.
Arkansas was the next giant killer, taking down reigning national champion and West Region No. 1 seed Kansas in the second round.
The Sweet 16 turned sour on Friday for Alabama, the bracket’s No. 1 overall seed. The Crimson Tide were no match for Dutcher’s ball-and-body-hawking San Diego State Aztecs in a 71-64 South Region loss in Louisville, Kentucky. San Diego State is the first Mountain West Conference school to reach the Elite Eight.
Miami capped the No. 1 carnage in the Midwest Region by taking apart one of the nation’s stingiest defenses in a 89-75 win over Houston in Kansas City, Missouri that had Hurricanes coach Jim Larranaga dancing in the locker room.
“Unfortunately, one off-night and you go home in this tournament,” Cougars coach Kelvin Sampson said.
On to an Elite Eight unlike any other.
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AP Sports Writer Josh Dubow contributed to this report.
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PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — One of the biggest fundraisers for Special Olympics Oregon kicks off in March with the Polar Plunge in the Willamette River.
The Polar Plunge fundraiser helps Special Olympics Oregon provide over 5,000 athletes access to sports and other community activities, according to the non-profit.
Festivities kick off March 10 with the Executive Polar Plunge, followed by the Super Plunge with participants taking on the chilly waters every hour until 11 a.m. the next day. March 11 marks the Polar Plunge and 5K fun run.
Special Olympics Oregon CEO Britt Oase says the event is important to raise awareness for the non-profit.
“This is what fuels our ability to provide sports training and competition to our athletes year-round. The Polar Plunge is the biggest fundraising event of our year. It really sets the tone for what we’ll be able to provide for athletes,” Oase said. “It is so much fun and just a great chance to be wild, and crazy and kind of embrace the cold and get out in the elements.” | https://www.koin.com/news/oregon/a-great-chance-to-be-wild-2023-portland-polar-plunge-kicks-off-in-march/ | 2023-02-28 22:44:11 | 1 | https://www.koin.com/news/oregon/a-great-chance-to-be-wild-2023-portland-polar-plunge-kicks-off-in-march/ |
(The Hill) – Former Trump campaign manager Bill Stepien will testify Monday before the House select committee investigating the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol.
Stepien will be joined by other witnesses for the week’s first hearing that include former Fox News political editor Chris Stirewalt, former U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Georgia BJay Pak, conservative election attorney Benjamin Ginsberg and Al Schmidt, the former city commissioner of Philadelphia, according to an announcement by the committee.
The Jan. 6 committee, which held its first public hearing on the Capitol attack in primetime on Thursday, is gearing up for daytime hearings this week on Monday, Wednesday and Thursday.
Lawmakers say they will tell a comprehensive narrative that places Trump at the center of the attack and show he is culpable for the rioting.
Stepien was first subpoenaed by the committee last November.
He is a longtime GOP operative who replaced Brad Parscale as Trump’s campaign manager in the months leading up to the 2020 election. Stepien was involved in the Trump campaign’s efforts to mount legal challenges to vote totals in several states he lost that year.
Stepien worked on Trump’s 2016 campaign and later served as White House political director.
The committee’s focus on Stepien includes his participation in the “Stop the Steal” effort, including fundraising and messaging that “included the promotion of certain false claims related to voting machines despite an internal campaign memo in which campaign staff determined that such claims were false.”
Stepien is now helping the campaign of Harriet Hageman, according to Politico. She is challenging Rep. Liz Cheney (R-Wyo.), the vice chair and one of two Republicans who sit on the Jan. 6 committee.
Stirewalt is a former top editor at Fox News who made the decision to call Arizona in favor of Biden on election night.
In an interview on Friday, Stirewalt said he hopes the hearings will allow people to be “clear eyed and sturdy footed knowing that we can keep our constitutional system in place.”
“This is the first time in the history of the country that we really threatened the peaceful transfer of power,” he said. “We need to make sure that doesn’t happen in 2024.”
The committee will also be hearing from Schmidt, a Republican election official in Philadelphia who drew Trump’s ire after he refused to say the 2020 election was rigged or rife with fraud. He stepped down from his post as city commissioner last year after receiving death threats.
Pak, the first Korean American to become a U.S. attorney, resigned from his Atlanta, Ga., post just days before the Jan. 6 rioting. Georgia became a focus of Trump’s efforts and the former president is alleged to have pressured election leaders there to overturn the election results in his favor.
Ginsberg is a conservative election lawyer and political law expert with over 38 years of experience in the field. He is also a political science professor at Johns Hopkins University’s center in Washington, D.C.
Ginsberg was previously a co-chair of the bipartisan Presidential Commission on Election Administration, a bipartisan group that works to improve election administration. He’s also written op-eds in newspapers criticizing claims of election fraud in the 2020 election, including in the New York Times.
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The US Women’s National Team (USWNT) kicked off their Women’s World Cup campaign with a comfortable 3-0 victory against Vietnam.
A brace from US soccer’s newest superstar Sophia Smith and a late goal from Lindsey Horan was enough to give the defending champion a dream start as it begins a historic World Cup campaign.
The USWNT are chasing a third World Cup in a row and could not have asked for a better start,dominating proceedings from the outset before Smith opened the scoring just 14 minutes into her World Cup debut.
Horan found Alex Morgan with a pass through the Vietnam midfield before Morgan’s clever flick put Smith through, and the 22-year-old’s drilled left-footed finish found the back of the net with ease.
In the midst of the early US dominance, there was a brief highlight for the underdog.
After a VAR check, the USWNT were awarded a penalty after a foul on Trinity Rodman. Morgan stepped up, but Vietnam goalkeeper Trần Thị Kim Thanh made a great save to deny the striker, sparking jubilant celebrations among the Vietnamese side.
In first-half stoppage time, Smith scored again to double the USWNT’s advantage. The Portland Thorns forward squeezed the ball into the net – albeit with a much scrappier effort than her opener.
As chances came and went for the USWNT, it took more brilliant work from Smith to extend the lead. The standout performer latched onto a ball over the top of the Vietnam defense before squaring a pass to Horan who simply had to strike the ball into an open net.
“It’s so exciting. Every minute of that game was fun, and the crowd was amazing, and I think it was a good place to start in this tournament, but I know we have so much more to get to,” Smith told reporters postgame.
“We’re going to celebrate this for a second but then put our focus into the next game,” the player of the match concluded.
For head coach Vlatko Andonovski, the USWNT played even better than the score line suggests.
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HOUSTON, July 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- McDermott secured a major contract from Qatargas Operating Company Limited to deliver engineering, procurement, construction, and installation (EPCI) for the North Field Production Sustainability (NFPS) Offshore Fuel Gas Pipeline and Subsea Cables Project, COMP1.
The COMP1 project is part of the NFPS Offshore Compression Project involving the installation of new assets in Qatar's North Field, including compression complexes at seven locations to sustain gas supply to the existing liquefied natural gas (LNG) production trains into the future.
The contract award follows the North Field Expansion Project (NFXP) contract awarded to McDermott in 2022, which is currently under execution and remains one of the largest contracts McDermott has been awarded in its company history.
"The COMP1 award reflects the confidence key customers have in our ability to deliver strategically significant energy infrastructure projects in the Middle East," said Mike Sutherland, McDermott Senior Vice President, Offshore Middle East. "As we continue to progress the NFXP offshore contract awarded to us last year, we are helping the State of Qatar expand LNG production from 77 to 126 MTPA via the new LNG trains under construction. We are delighted to deliver this key pipeline and cable infrastructure and support the extension of the production plateau for the existing LNG trains."
"Our continued commitment to Qatar, building end-to-end execution capability in-country and significantly enhancing the local fabrication platform via QFAB, the McDermott-Nakilat joint venture fabrication yard in Qatar, will support continued energy development in the region," said Neil Gunnion, Qatar Country Manager and Vice President, Operations.
The scope of the contract includes the installation of 118 miles (190 kilometers) of 32" diameter subsea pipelines, 11 miles (17 kilometers) of subsea composite cables, 116 miles (186 kilometers) of fiber optic cables, and six miles (10 kilometers) of onshore pipelines. The project will be managed and engineered entirely from the McDermott Doha office with fabrication taking place at QFAB.
McDermott defines a major contract as between USD $750 million and USD $1.5 billion.
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ROME (AP) — A Sunday parliamentary election will determine who governs next in Italy. But it might take weeks before a coalition government is actually in place to run the major industrial economy and key NATO member.
Opinion polls indicate that voters might elect the first far-right premier of the post-World War II era — and the first woman to lead an Italian government — in the person of Giorgia Meloni.
Given Italy’s fractured political spectrum, no single party stands much chance of winning enough seats to govern alone. Right-wing and right-leaning centrists forged a campaign pact that could propel Meloni into power. The rival center-left bloc failed to secure a similarly broad alliance with left-leaning populists or centrists, which could leave it at a big disadvantage.
WHY HAVE ELECTIONS NOW?
Elections were due in spring 2023, when Parliament’s five-year term was supposed to end. But populist leaders saw their parties’ support steadily slipping both in opinion polls and in various mayoral and gubernatorial races since the last national election in 2018.
In July, 5-Star Movement head Giuseppe Conte, right-wing League leader Matteo Salvini and former Premier Silvio Berlusconi yanked their support for Premier Mario Draghi during a confidence vote. That triggered the premature demise of the wide-ranging coalition government and paved the way for early elections.
Meloni’s meteoric rise in opinion polls made the trio of populist leaders nervous about waiting until spring to face voters. Her far-right Brothers of Italy, a party with neo-fascist roots, won just over 4% in the 2018 election. Polls tab the party as possibly taking as much as 25% on Sunday. Salvini and Berlusconi are now in an electoral alliance with Meloni.
FEWER LAWMAKERS
Many lawmakers won’t be reelected — regardless of their legislative record — simply due to math. Since the last election, a reform has been passed aimed at streamlining Parliament and make its operation less costly to taxpayers. In the upper chamber, the number of senators drops from 315 to 200, while the lower Chamber of Deputies will number 400 instead of 630.
PINBALL POLITICS
Just about everyone agrees Italy’s electoral law is complicated, including lawmakers who created it. Of the total seats, 36% are determined by a first-past-the post system — whoever gets the most votes for a particular district wins. The remaining 64% of the seats get divvied up proportionally, based on candidate lists determined by parties and their alliances.
Lawmakers have likened the proportional part of the electoral system to a game of pinball, particularly in the Chamber of Deputies. Under the “pinball effect,” a candidate who, say, came in first in a specific district could see another candidate who finished second elsewhere suddenly shifted to her or his district, knocking the first-place candidate out of a seat.
Confused? So are many voters. Except for in the first-past-the-post contests, many Italians are essentially voting for alliances and parties, not candidates, and don’t have a direct say in determining their specific representative in the legislature.
WHEN DOES ITALY GET A NEW GOVERNMENT?
All over Europe, governments are grappling with an energy and cost-of-living crisis — mostly triggered by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine — that looks set to spiral this winter. But for the next few weeks Mario Draghi’s caretaker government will likely be doing the grappling for Italy.
President Sergio Mattarella, as head of state, will hold consultations of party leaders to figure out which political forces are willing to team up in a coalition. Then Mattarella will ask someone — if opinion polls prove right, likely Meloni — to try to assemble a government with a solid majority in Parliament.
Whoever gets tapped reports back to the president with a proposed Cabinet list, if a coalition is cobbled together. In 2018, Mattarella nixed the selection for economy minister because the proposed appointee had questioned Italy’s continued participation in the group of countries that use Europe’s common currency, the euro.
Sentiment got so tense that the leader of the 5-Star Movement, who was trying to form the coalition, demanded Mattarella’s impeachment. Bickering between the 5-Stars and the right-wing League, the proposed coalition’s junior partner, dragged on, and it took three months before that government was sworn in.
A MATTER OF CONFIDENCE
All new governments must win a mandatory confidence vote in Parliament. The new legislature must hold its first session within 21 days of the election. Thus the incoming Parliament should be in place by mid-October. After it decides its chambers’ presidents, the confidence vote can take place.
HOW LONG DO ITALIAN GOVERMENTS LAST?
In theory, for the full term of Parliament. But post-war governments have generally run out of staying power long before that.
To cite the latest example: since the 2018 election, Italians have had three governments. Two were headed by 5-Star leader Giuseppe Conte, who first teamed up with League leader Matteo Salvini, In Conte II, the Democratic Party of Enrico Letta replaced the League as junior partner.
When Conte’s second government fell in early 2021, Mattarella tapped Draghi to lead a pandemic unity government. That coalition’s unity unraveled, victim to rival agendas among its major partners: the 5-Stars, the Democrats, the League, and Berlusconi’s Forza Italia.
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‘There’s nothing left’: Mississippi tornadoes kill 23
ROLLING FORK, Miss. (AP) — A powerful tornado cut a devastating path of at least 170 miles (274 kilometers) through Mississippi Friday night, killing nearly two dozen people and obliterating dozens of buildings, as it stayed on the ground for more than an hour.
The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency warned in a tweet Saturday that the casualty toll could go higher than the 23 dead and four missing it had identified, saying: “Unfortunately, these numbers are expected to change.” Meanwhile other parts of the Deep South were digging out from damage from other suspected twisters.
“There’s nothing left,” said Wonder Bolden, holding her granddaughter, Journey, while standing outside the remnants of her mother’s now-leveled mobile home in Rolling Fork. “There’s just the breeze that’s running, going through — just nothing.”
Throughout Saturday morning, she and others walked around dazed and in shock as they broke through debris and fallen trees with chain saws, searching for survivors. Power lines were pinned under decades-old oaks, their roots torn from the ground.
Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves issued a State of Emergency and vowed to help rebuild as he headed to view the damage. President Joe Biden also promised federal help, describing the damage as “heartbreaking.”
Video shot as daylight broke in the town of Rolling Fork showed houses reduced to piles of rubble, cars flipped on their sides and trees stripped of their branches. Occasionally, in the midst of the wreckage, a home would be spared, seemingly undamaged.
Sheddrick Bell, his partner and two daughters crouched in a closet of their Rolling Fork home for 15 minutes as the tornado barreled through. The family listened as the tornado winds tore through, bursting windows and toppling trees. His daughters wouldn’t stop crying. He could hear his partner praying out loud beside him.
“I was just thinking, ‘If I can still open my eyes and move around, I’m good,’” he said.
The National Weather Service sent crews to survey the tornado, but preliminary information based on estimates from storm reports and radar data indicate that it was on the ground for more than an hour and traversed at least 170 miles (274 kilometers), said Lance Perrilloux, a meteorologist with the weather service’s Jackson, Mississippi, office.
“That’s rare — very, very rare,” he said, attributing the long path to widespread atmospheric instability. “All the ingredients were there.”
Perrilloux said preliminary findings are that the tornado began its path of destruction just southwest of Rolling Fork before continuing northeast toward the rural communities of Midnight and Silver City before moving toward Tchula, Black Hawk and Winona.
The supercell that produced the deadly twister also appeared to produce tornadoes that caused damage in northwest and north-central Alabama, said Brian Squitieri, a severe storms forecaster with Storm Prediction Center in Norman, Oklahoma. He said survey teams were working to assess how many tornadoes struck in Mississippi and Alabama.
The National Weather Service issued an alert Friday night as the storm was hitting that didn’t mince words: “To protect your life, TAKE COVER NOW!”
Cornel Knight told The Associated Press that he, his wife and their 3-year-old daughter were at a relative’s home in Rolling Fork when the tornado struck. He said the sky was dark but “you could see the direction from every transformer that blew.”
Knight said he watched from a doorway until the tornado was, he estimated, less than a mile away. Then he told everyone in the house to take cover in a hallway. He said the tornado struck another relative’s home across a wide corn field from where he was. A wall in that home collapsed and trapped several people inside.
Royce Steed, the emergency manager in Humphreys County, where Silver City is located, likened the damage to the deadly 2011 Tuscaloosa–Birmingham tornado and Hurricane Katrina in 2005.
“It is almost complete devastation,” he said after crews finished searching buildings and switched to damage assessments. “This little old town, I don’t know what the population is, it is more or less wiped off the map.”
In the town, the roof had torn off Noel Crook’s home, where he lives there with his wife.
“Yesterday was yesterday and that’s gone – there’s nothing I can do about it,” Crook said. “Tomorrow is not here yet. You don’t have any control over it, so here I am today.”
The tornado looked so powerful on radar as it neared the town of Amory, about 25 miles (40 kilometers) southeast of Tupelo, that one Mississippi meteorologist paused to say a prayer after new radar information came in.
“Oh man,” WTVA’s Matt Laubhan said on the live broadcast. “Dear Jesus, please help them. Amen.”
Now that town is boiling its water, a curfew in effect.
The damage in Rolling Fork was so widespread that several storm chasers — who follow severe weather and often put up livestreams showing dramatic funnel clouds — pleaded for search and rescue help. Others abandoned the chase to drive injured people to the hospitals themselves.
The Sharkey-Issaquena Community Hospital on the west side of Rolling Fork was damaged, with its patients transferred to other hospitals and nursing facilities, state emergency management officials said in an email.
And gas lines were cut in Rolling Fork for the safety of residents and first responders, the email said.
According to poweroutage.us, 40,000 customers were without power in Tennessee; 15,000 customers were left without power in Mississippi; and 20,000 were without power in Alabama.
Rolling Fork and the surrounding area has wide expanses of cotton, corn and soybean fields and catfish farming ponds. More than a half-dozen shelters were opened in the state by emergency officials.
Meteorologists saw a big tornado risk coming for the general region as much as a week in advance, said Northern Illinois University meteorology professor Walker Ashley.
He said he was discussing it with his colleagues as early as March 17, and the National Weather Service’s Storm Prediction Center put out a long-range alert for the area two days later.
Tornado experts like Ashley have been warning about increased risk exposure in the region because of people building more.
“You mix a particularly socioeconomically vulnerable landscape with a fast-moving, long-track nocturnal tornado, and, disaster will happen,” Ashley said in an email.
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This story corrects the number of power outages in Tennessee, Mississippi and Alabama.
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Associated Press writer Emily Wagster Pettus in Rolling Fork, Mississippi; Michael Goldberg in Silver City, Mississippi; Jim Salter in O’Fallon, Missouri; Lisa Baumann in Bellingham, Washington; Robert Jablon in Los Angeles; Seth Borenstein in Kensington, Maryland; and Jackie Quinn in Washington, D.C. contributed to this report.
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AUSTIN, Texas, Nov. 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Aeglea BioTherapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ:AGLE), a clinical-stage biotechnology company developing a new generation of human enzyme therapeutics as innovative solutions for rare metabolic diseases, today announced the appointment of Jeffrey M. Goldberg as president, chief executive officer and member of the board of directors effective November 29, 2022. Mr. Goldberg is an accomplished biotech executive with over 25 years of experience leading teams from preclinical discovery through commercialization and previously served as president and chief executive officer of Immunitas Therapeutics.
"Jeff has successfully built and managed teams across a wide variety of functions, providing strong leadership and strategic direction. His breadth of experience spans from the founding of companies to overseeing successful global launches of rare disease therapies," said Russell J. Cox, chair of the board of directors of Aeglea. "His proven ability to match business capabilities to unmet patient needs and then drive the strategy and execution needed to achieve those goals will be an important asset to Aeglea. I look forward to working closely with Jeff and welcome him to the Aeglea team."
"To me, the most important and fulfilling part of my job has been being able to bring therapies forward that have had significant impact on patients' lives. Aeglea shares that mission and has built world-class programs in Homocystinuria and Arginase 1 Deficiency with the potential to benefit all the key stakeholders, including employees, shareholders, physicians, and most importantly patients and their families," said Mr. Goldberg. "I'm incredibly excited to be joining the team and helping to facilitate the mission of developing novel medicines for patients battling devastating diseases."
Mr. Goldberg served as president and chief executive officer at Immunitas from 2019-2021. Under his leadership, Immunitas grew significantly, raised additional capital, and is now in the clinic with its first asset. Prior to joining Immunitas, Mr. Goldberg served as the founding chief operating officer at Akcea where he was responsible for building functions and leading teams across all aspects of the business and eventually grew the team from two employees to over 250 in multiple geographies. Mr. Goldberg played a significant role in the company's initial public offering and fundraising activities, business development and the global launch of two rare disease drugs. Prior to Akcea, he was the vice president of business operations at Proteostasis Therapeutics, a rare disease company. He also held roles of increasing responsibility at Genzyme, where he led teams through product development and global launches across multiple therapeutic areas. Mr. Goldberg has an MBA and a MS in Chemical Engineering from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, and a B.S. in Chemical Engineering from Cornell University.
Jim Kastenmayer, JD, PhD, will step down as interim chief executive officer and retain his position as Aeglea's general counsel. "On behalf of the entire board of directors, I want to thank Jim for his service and commitment to Aeglea and its mission. Jim has provided exceptional leadership during a period of critical execution and has kept the team focused on advancing the Homocystinuria program," said Mr. Cox.
Following the leadership transition and as part of the related evaluation of near-term corporate and clinical development strategy, Aeglea no longer plans to announce interim clinical data from the ongoing Phase 1/2 clinical trial of pegtarviliase in Classical Homocystinuria in the fourth quarter of 2022. Enrollment in the third cohort of the Phase 1/2 trial is ongoing with two patients having completed dosing in the cohort. Additionally, the company has decided not to participate in the Piper Sandler 34th Annual Healthcare Conference and 5th Annual Evercore ISI HealthCONx Conference, both being held November 29-December 1, 2022. Aeglea looks forward to delivering a clinical update on the pegtarviliase program when more comprehensive data from the third cohort becomes available.
Classical Homocystinuria, also known as CBS deficiency, is a serious, progressive metabolic disorder characterized by elevated levels of total homocysteine. The accumulation of total homocysteine leads to a wide range of life-altering complications and even death from sudden catastrophic events. Serious disease complications may include thromboembolic vascular events, skeletal abnormalities (including severe osteoporosis and Marfanoid features), developmental delay, intellectual disability, lens dislocation and severe near sightedness. Currently, there are no approved treatments that address the underlying driver of disease.
Aeglea BioTherapeutics is a clinical-stage biotechnology company redefining the potential of human enzyme therapeutics to benefit people with rare metabolic diseases with limited treatment options. Aeglea is investigating pegtarviliase in an ongoing Phase 1/2 clinical trial for the treatment of Classical Homocystinuria. Pegtarviliase has been granted Rare Pediatric Disease Designation. Aeglea's other clinical program, pegzilarginase, achieved the primary endpoint of arginine reduction in the PEACE Phase 3 clinical trial and has received both Rare Pediatric Disease and Breakthrough Therapy Designations. The Marketing Authorization Application for pegzilarginase is currently under review with the European Medicines Agency. Aeglea has an active discovery platform focused on engineering small changes in human enzymes to have a big impact on the lives of patients and their families. For more information, please visit http://aeglea.com.
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The Brazilian National Agency of Supplementary Health recommends SIR-Spheres for the treatment of intermediate- and advanced-stage hepatocellular carcinoma
WOBURN, Mass., Sept. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Sirtex Medical ("Sirtex"), a leading manufacturer of targeted liver cancer therapies, announced that the Brazilian National Agency of Supplementary Health (ANS) approved SIR-Spheres® Y-90 resin microspheres for the treatment of intermediate and advanced stage hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) in Brazil.
In an update to its List of Health Procedures and Events, ANS recommends SIR-Spheres for use in selective internal radiation therapy (SIRT), a minimally invasive treatment that delivers high doses of radiation directly to tumors while sparing surrounding healthy liver tissue. Sirtex received product approval from the Brazilian Health Regulatory Agency (ANVISA) for SIR-Spheres in 2014.
"This milestone represents the close collaboration we have fostered with Brazilian colleagues, interventional radiologists and respected regulatory entities like ANS over the last six years," said Kevin R. Smith, Chief Executive Officer of Sirtex. "We celebrate the recognition of SIR-Spheres to advance care for HCC patients, and we also reaffirm our commitment to global growth and partnership for more effective cancer treatment worldwide."
The proposals for incorporation into the ANS List of Health Procedures and Events underwent broad social participation and careful technical analysis by the ANS, using the methodology of health technology assessment, similar to England, Canada, Australia and Germany. In Brazil, liver cancer has the 11th-highest cancer incidence, representing 2.1% of new cases and 4.7% of total cancer-related deaths, which highlights the burden and severity of this disease.
"The ANS recommendation of SIR-Spheres solidifies it as a valuable treatment option, especially since 76% of HCC patients in Brazil are diagnosed at an advanced stage when treatments of curative intent are no longer an option1," said Dr. Joaquim Maurício da Motta Leal Filho, President of the Brazilian Society of Interventional Radiology and Endovascular Surgery (SOBRICE). "As we continuously strive to improve outcomes for patients, we are proud of this achievement and feel gratitude to the many people who contributed to this decision."
In addition to Brazil, SIR-Spheres are approved for use in Argentina, Australia, Switzerland, Turkey, and several countries in Asia for the treatment of unresectable liver tumors. In the U.S., SIR-Spheres Y-90 resin microspheres have a Pre-Market Approval (PMA) from the FDA and are indicated for the treatment of unresectable metastatic liver tumors from primary colorectal cancer with adjuvant intra-hepatic artery chemotherapy (IHAC) of FUDR (floxuridine).
1 Fernandes GDS et al. Epidemiological and Clinical Patterns of Newly Diagnosed Hepatocellular Carcinoma in Brazil: the Need for Liver Disease Screening Programs Based on Real-World Data. J Gastrointest Cancer. 2021 Sep;52(3):952-958. doi: 10.1007/s12029-020-00508-7. Erratum in: J Gastrointest Cancer. 2020 Oct 26;: PMID: 32918274; PMCID: PMC8376733.
About Sirtex
Sirtex is a global healthcare business with offices in the U.S., Australia, Europe and Asia, working to improve outcomes in people with cancer. Sirtex's current lead product is a targeted radiation therapy for liver cancer called SIR-Spheres® Y-90 resin microspheres. For more information, visit www.sirtex.com. SIR-Spheres® is a registered trademark of Sirtex SIR-Spheres Pty Ltd.
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Full Year 2022 Highlights (as compared to the Full Year 2021):
- US$765.3 Million in Revenue Compared to US$891.6 Million
- 20.9% Gross Margin Compared to 26.5%
- Net Earnings of NT$4.64 per Basic Common Share or US$3.02 per Basic ADS Compared to Net Earnings of NT$6.96 per Basic Common Share or US$4.53 per Basic ADS in 2021
- Strong Financial Position and Liquidity with NT$9,896.6 Million or US$322.1 Million Balance of Cash and Cash Equivalents Compared to NT$5,906.2 Million or US$192.2 Million
- NT$2.3 Per Share Distribution Authorized by Board Pending Shareholder Approval at May 2023 AGM
HSINCHU, Feb. 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- ChipMOS TECHNOLOGIES INC. ("ChipMOS" or the "Company") (Taiwan Stock Exchange: 8150 and NASDAQ: IMOS), an industry leading provider of outsourced semiconductor assembly and test services ("OSAT"), today reported consolidated financial results for the fourth quarter and the full year ended December 31, 2022. The Company noted that reported sequential and year over year declines are consistent with continued macro weakness, and inventory adjustments at customers in response to end market demand levels, in particular in the consumer market. All U.S. dollar figures cited in this press release are based on the exchange rate of NT$30.73 against US$1.00 as of December 30, 2022.
All the figures were prepared in accordance with Taiwan-International Financial Reporting Standards ("Taiwan-IFRS").
Revenue for the fourth quarter of 2022 was NT$4,686.2 million or US$152.5 million, a decrease of 10.8% from NT$5,254.0 million or US$171.0 million in the third quarter of 2022 and a decrease of 31.0% from NT$6,791.4 million or US$221.0 million for the same period in 2021. Revenue for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2022 was NT$23,517.1 million or US$765.3 million, a decrease of 14.2% from NT$27,400.0 million or US$891.6 million for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2021.
Net non-operating expenses in fourth quarter of 2022 were NT$130.0 million or US$4.2 million, compared to net non-operating income NT$403.3 million or US$13.1 million in the third quarter of 2022. The increase of net non-operating expenses compared to the third quarter of 2022 is mainly due to an increase of the foreign exchange losses of NT$515 million or US$16.8 million, and a decrease of share of profit of associates accounted for using equity method of NT$87 million or US$2.8 million, which was partially offset by an increase of gain on valuation of financial assets at fair value through profit or loss of NT$47 million or US$1.5 million and interest income of NT$27 million or US$0.9 million. Net non-operating income in fourth quarter of 2021 was NT$319.3 million or US$10.4 million. The difference is mainly due to a lower share of profit of associates accounted for using equity method of NT$291 million or US$9.5 million, an increase of the foreign exchange losses of NT$206 million or US$6.7 million and partially offset by the increase of interest income of NT$35 million or US$1.1 million and gain on valuation of financial assets at fair value through profit or loss of NT$14 million or US$0.5 million.
Net non-operating income of the Company for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2022 was NT$811.2 million or US$26.4 million, compared to NT$473.2 million or US$15.4 million for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2021. The increase is mainly due to an increase of the foreign exchange gains of NT$537 million or US$17.5 million and interest income of NT$47 million or US$1.5 million and partially offset by the decrease of share of profit of associates accounted for using equity method of NT$172 million or US$5.6 million and increase of loss on valuation of financial assets at fair value through profit or loss of NT$85 million or US$2.8 million.
Net profit attributable to equity holders of the Company for the fourth quarter of 2022 was NT$154.9 million or US$5.0 million, and NT$0.22 or US$0.01 per basic common share, as compared to NT$671.8 million or US$21.9 million, and NT$0.92 or US$0.03 per basic common share in the third quarter of 2022. This compares to NT$1,417.5 million or US$46.1 million, and NT$1.95 or US$0.06 per basic common share in the fourth quarter of 2021. Net earnings for the fourth quarter of 2022 were US$0.14 per basic ADS, compared to US$0.60 per basic ADS for the third quarter of 2022 and US$1.27 per basic ADS in the fourth quarter of 2021.
Net profit attributable to equity holders of the Company for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2022 was NT$3,372.0 million or US$109.7 million, and NT$4.64 or US$0.15 per basic common share, compared to net profit attributable to equity holders of the Company for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2021 was NT$5,059.1 million or US$164.6 million, and NT$6.96 or US$0.23 per basic common share. Net earnings for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2022 were US$3.02 per basic ADS, compared to US$4.53 per basic ADS for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2021.
The Company ended 2022 in a strong financial and liquidity position, with a NT$9,896.6 million or US$322.1 million balance of cash and cash equivalents compared to NT$5,906.2 million or US$192.2 million at the end of 2021. The Company's Board of Directors has authorized a distribution of NT$2.3 per common share pending shareholder approval at its May 2023 annual shareholders meeting.
Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2022 Investor Conference Call / Webcast Details
Date: Thursday, February 23, 2023
Time: 3:00PM Taiwan (2:00AM New York)
Dial-In: +886-2-33961191
Password: 9613023 #
Webcast of Live Call and Replay: https://www.chipmos.com/chinese/ir/info2.aspx
Replay Starting 2 Hours After Live Call Ends
Language: Mandarin
Note: A transcript will be provided on the Company's website in English following the conference call to help ensure transparency, and to facilitate a better understanding of the Company's financial results and operating environment.
About ChipMOS TECHNOLOGIES INC.:
ChipMOS TECHNOLOGIES INC. ("ChipMOS" or the "Company") (Taiwan Stock Exchange: 8150 and NASDAQ: IMOS) (www.chipmos.com) is an industry leading provider of outsourced semiconductor assembly and test services. With advanced facilities in Hsinchu Science Park, Hsinchu Industrial Park and Southern Taiwan Science Park in Taiwan, ChipMOS is known for its track record of excellence and history of innovation. The Company provides end-to-end assembly and test services to leading fabless semiconductor companies, integrated device manufacturers and independent semiconductor foundries serving virtually all end markets worldwide.
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With her voice shaking as she delivered testimony to lawmakers, Jazmin Cazares, the sister of Jackie Cazares, who was slain throughout a mass shooting final month at Robb Elementary in Uvalde, referred to as for tighter background checks, purple flag legal guidelines and for lawmakers to “do something” to stop future mass shootings.
“This morning around 5:30 a.m. I sat on my sister’s bed and I cried, I cried and I cried,” she stated. “[Then] I wiped my tears, got in my car and drove four hours to get here. I shouldn’t have to be here right now. I should be at home watching a movie with my sister — it’s summer.”
Cazares stated instructed lawmakers she was testifying in honor of her sister Jackie and her cousin Annabell Rodriguez, who was additionally killed by a gunman who took the lives of 19 youngsters and two academics. She referred to as Jackie “one of the sweetest souls anyone will ever meet” and stated her household was nonetheless in shock as they proceed to be taught particulars of the shooting, saying there are indicators the gunman might have been stopped before he dedicated the bloodbath on the faculty.
“I’m here begging for you guys to do something,” Cazares stated. “I’m here to honor Jackie, her friends, their families, my family and my community. You can honor them, too, by passing gun safety legislation.”
Cazares stated she has one 12 months left of highschool however she is uncertain whether or not she’ll return to highschool subsequent 12 months.
“I’m terrified for my life to go back,” she stated. “I have senior year and that’s it. Am I going to survive it? It’s unbelievable. Absolutely unbelievable.”
Cazares stated lawmakers ought to come collectively to cross purple flag legal guidelines, which might permit native officers to take somebody’s weapons away if a choose declares them to be a hazard, and stated they may save lives. She additionally referred to as for stricter background checks for gun gross sales.
“Background checks are needed to protect innocent communities like mine from being in danger by people who are unstable and signal that they are threats,” she stated.
Cazares’ testimony was instantly by that of shooting survivor and former state lawmaker Suzanna Hupp, who advocated in opposition to stricter background checks and different gun security laws. Hupp, whose dad and mom have been slain in a 1991 shooting at Luby’s cafeteria after she left her gun in her automobile for worry of shedding her gun license, additionally pushed for the state to “end gun-free zones.”
Hupp grew to become a gun rights advocate and helped push for Texas to permit folks to legally carry hid weapons. She additionally served within the Legislature.
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PARIS (AP) — A Paris court is set to rule Tuesday on a case in which French and Ugandan environmentalist groups accuse energy company TotalEnergies of failing to prevent human rights violations and risks to the environment in connection with major oil field and pipeline projects in east Africa.
In a 2018 lawsuit, six French and Ugandan activist groups said the company's oil extraction and pipeline projects are completely or partially adversely impacting the lands of approximately 118,000 people in Uganda and Tanzania. They said tens of thousands are still waiting compensation.
They have asked the court to order the company to comply with the law by implementing measures against "all the risks of serious harm” associated with the projects, including immediate payment of compensation and food support for communities.
TotalEnergies has argued that its planning “has been implemented effectively" and that its Ugandan and Tanzanian affiliates "have applied the appropriate action plans to respect the rights of local communities and ensure respect for biodiversity.”
The company said about 8,500 households are affected in Uganda, most of which have received their compensation. It added that most of about 9,500 households have signed a compensation agreement in Tanzania, were the project is less advanced.
Tuesday's ruling will be the first to be based on 2017 “duty of vigilance” legislation that makes big companies liable for risks to human rights and the environment, even if any infractions are committed by foreign affiliates and subcontractors.
Oil drilling has recently begun in Uganda in a field operated by China National Offshore Oil Corporation, CNOOC, as part of the joint deal with TotalEnergies. Production is expected to start by 2025. Both groups said last year said that the total investment would be more than $10 billion.
Construction is to start this year on the 897-mile (1,443-kilometer) East Africa Crude Oil Pipeline, planned by TotalEnergies and CNOOC, between Uganda and the Indian Ocean port of Tanga in Tanzania. Authorities have described it as the world’s longest heated oil pipeline.
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'It burns': Cowan softball driven to win semistate title after heartbreaking 2021 loss
MUNCIE, Ind. — Cowan softball doesn't like talking about how last season ended, yet the players can't get it out of their heads.
The Blackhawks scored two runs in the first inning of their 2021 semistate championship, only to slowly watch their advantage dwindle until Northfield hoisted the trophy after 11 innings.
The team was three outs from the first semistate title in program history. The win slipped away, but that feeling hasn't, and they planned to use that pain as motivation to try to change the outcome this time.
"I think about it a lot. It burns ... we don't want that to be a repeat this year," senior Lauren Smith said recently. "We're looking to roll through Saturday, and whatever team throws whatever at us, we're prepared for it and I know we are unbelievably excited and ready."
"It was a really big driving force to get better,," junior Tatum Rickert said. "As a pitcher you take on that (responsibility), like we lost that game because of me ... now I'm just like, 'Yeah, I'm not losing again in semistate,' so we're going to get through it. I 100% believe that."
With six returning starters from 2021, Cowan (16-8) was scheduled to play South Central at 1 p.m. Saturday in the Frankfort semistate semifinals, hoping to get redemption.
Last year, though, the Blackhawks succumbed to the pressure, understandable for a team led by five then-sophomores in their first varsity season. While the players and first-year coaches Lyndsay Gadbury, Curtis Bynum and Jason Bowling had been involved on travel teams, they were all new to success at the high school level.
Only one of their prior postseason contests was close, but that opponent never truly threatened. This year, however, the team is better prepared.
"We had a bunch of kids that'd never been there before, and it got big for them, and it got big for me and Curtis and Lyndsay, to be honest," Bowling said. "It's something that we have not been a part of ... They've learned how to play through the nerves."
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Gadbury left, Bynum took over as head coach and he and Bowling run practices together. They noticed the Class of 2023's tremendous potential several years ago during Tri-County play, and after it came to fruition last season, this year's challenge was exceeding expectations.
The Blackhawks won six of seven games following their season-opening double-header loss to Union County, but their April 28 matchup at Shenandoah was the turning point.
Cowan squandered a 3-2 lead in the bottom of the seventh frame, reminiscent of their semistate final defeat. But this time the group banded together to win in the 10th inning, and the confidence gained from overcoming that challenge has fueled them all year.
"They showed a lot of moxie ... going and blow-for-blow," Bynum said. "Everybody came together as one ... the defense, the pitching and the hitting all come together in that game."
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It wasn't perfect thereafter, especially when the team lost five of its first six games in May, yet the Blackhawks' many close contests and strong finish to the season built their resolve.
Cowan hasn't flinched in big spots this postseason. The group's revamped mindset was tested in Tuesday's regional championship, when they again couldn't hold a 3-2 seventh-inning lead.
With score now even, Rickert got the Cambridge City Lincoln batter to two strikes with two outs and runners on first and third base. Bowling then visited the circle, calmed everyone down and told her to trust her defense.
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She did, threw a fastball and sophomore Jenna Current made a "spectacular" catch in left field that "saved our season," according to Bynum. The coaches then told the girls one more run would win it in extras, knowing the bottom of Lincoln's order was up.
Instead, the Blackhawks scored five. Junior McKenna Minton blew the game open when she came up to bat with the bases loaded and smartly caused a rundown between first and second base, which she prolonged as a distraction until all of Cowan's runners scored.
Rickert then calmly shut down the Golden Eagles 1-2-3 for the program's first ever back-to-back regional championships.
"The ability to play through those nerves has helped them immensely, and they don't get rattled. They know their capabilities, they know their skill level," Bowling said. "They don't ever give up ... When you coach a team that doesn't feel pressure, it doesn't matter what the score is, they can come back. That's what I love about them."
There was no celebratory rest day afterward. The Blackhawks were right back on the practice field Wednesday afternoon in 85-degree weather, working on bunt defense, infield throws and other fundamentals to stay sharp.
They were probably tired, yet remained focused. Bowling described this team as a "blue collar, down and dirty" group of girls who push one another and share a competitive drive.
Whereas Rylee Mace set that tone as the leader in 2021, these Blackhawk upperclassmen collectively developed as leaders to fill her absence. That connectivity carries onto the field, with everyone feeling like they're contributing and not singled-out for mistakes.
"We hold each other accountable, and as a senior I hold everybody accountable down to the last person on the bench. We're only as strong as our weakest link," Smith said. "Here's what I tell them before games, 'If someone makes a mistake ... and the next play someone makes a great play, that's them picking you up.' We're all one. We're all family ... There's no 'I' in team here."
Minton — whom Bowling said is "like taxes, she's just going to be there" — was Cowan's statistical leader last year. While she's once again enjoyed a stellar season (1.156 OPS), Rickert now leads the Blackhawks at the plate (1.529 OPS) in addition to the circle (2.24 ERA).
Her jump in batting average, .259 to .579, is rare, even more so because Rickert said it's the result of her stopping hitting lessons. Bowling also believes she's more comfortable handling the unique feelings of playing for a community rather than a travel team, and now embraces that responsibility.
"I just relied on myself. I've been playing softball since I was 7 ... I really just came alive up to bat this year," Rickert said. "I allowed myself to do what I knew how to do, just make solid contact, get through the ball ... I needed to do it on my own."
As a pitcher, however, Rickert declined to take any personal credit. Yes, she's improved her rise ball, but she attributes Cowan's sound defense to her confidence in the circle.
"My numbers wouldn't be as good if it wasn't for my defense ... They play really well and they're really strong behind me and I know I can rely on them," Rickert said. "It's not just me up there by myself, mentally. It's everyone pushing me to be better and our fans pushing me, so it's just a really good atmosphere to be in."
Despite the year-long underlying disappointment of how last season ended, Cowan still knows that even this weekend isn't the last go-around. Leading juniors in Minton, Rickert, Aryonna Bynum, Josie Byrd and Miranda Bowling will return, likely improved, in 2023, and a strong incoming freshman class should help sustain Cowan's newfound softball success.
The lone absentee will be Smith, who said the end of her high school athletic career, during which she's collected three sectional and three regional titles throughout 12 varsity seasons and three sports, is "weighing" on her.
She remembers the low regard for which opponents held Cowan softball during her freshman season, deeming them an "easy win." Smith's seen how quickly a different coaching staff and class of players can turn around a program, especially one that matches her relentless intensity and will to win.
She may not be the Blackhawks' only leader, but Bynum said the girls look up to Smith and believes they've dedicated this season to her. She told the team at the beginning that she "wasn't going down without a fight," and they've responded.
Smith is proud, yet the the job's not finished.
"I have a limited amount of games left. I played the game of softball since I was 5. I love it ... I know that I'm never going to put on a softball uniform again," Smith said. "It's tough, and I think that's really what drives me other than winning ... I just want to go out with a bang."
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Notice of Delisting or Failure to Satisfy a Continued Listing Rule or Standard; Transfer of Listing.
LISHUI, China, Sept. 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- On September 15, 2022, Lixiang Education Holding Co., Ltd (the "Company") received a written notice (the "Notice") from the Listing Qualifications Department of The Nasdaq Global Market ("Nasdaq") indicating that the Company was not in compliance with Listing Rule 5450(a)(2) (the "Minimum Public Holders Rule"), which requires the Company to have at least 400 public holders for continued listing on the Nasdaq Global Market. The Notice is only a notification of deficiency, not of imminent delisting, and has no current effect on the listing or trading of the Company's securities on the Nasdaq Global Market.
The Notice states that the Company has 45 calendar days to submit a plan to regain compliance with the Minimum Public Holders Rule. The Company intends to submit a plan to regain compliance with the Minimum Public Holders Rule within the required timeframe. If Nasdaq accepts Company's plan, Nasdaq may grant the Company an extension of up to 180 calendar days from the date of the Notice to evidence compliance with the Minimum Public Holders Rule. If Nasdaq does not accept the Company's plan, the Company will have the opportunity to appeal the decision in front of a Nasdaq Hearings Panel.
About Lixiang Education Holding Co., Ltd.
Founded in Lishui City, China, Lixiang Education Holding Co., Ltd. is one of the leading providers of education services in Zhejiang Province. The Company's education philosophy is to guide the healthy development of students and to establish a solid foundation for their lifelong advancement and happiness. For more information, please visit: www.lixiangeh.com.
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The Company makes forward-looking statements in this Form 6-K within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements relate to expectations or forecasts for future events. These forward-looking statements are based on information available to us as of the date of this Form 6-K, and involve substantial risks and uncertainties. Actual results may vary materially from those expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements herein due to a variety of factors, including the Company's ability to submit a plan of compliance satisfactory to Nasdaq, its ability to evidence that it has a minimum of 400 public holders, and other risks and uncertainties set forth in the Company's reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The Company does not undertake any obligation to update forward-looking statements as a result of new information, future events, or developments or otherwise.
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Russian shelling kills 5 in tough eastern Ukraine combat
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Russian shelling killed at least five people and wounded 13 others during the previous 24 hours, Ukrainian authorities said Monday as the Kremlin’s and Kyiv’s forces remained locked in combat in eastern Ukraine.
The casualties included a woman who was killed and three others who were wounded by the Russian shelling of Kharkiv, Ukraine’s second-largest city in the country’s northeast, according to regional Gov. Oleh Syniyehubov.
Moscow’s troops seized large areas of the northeastern Kharkiv region in the months following its invasion of its neighbor last February. But Ukrainian counteroffensives that began in August snatched back Russian-occupied territory, most notably in Kharkiv.
Those successes lent weight to Ukraine’s arguments that its troops could deliver more stinging defeats to Russia if its Western allies provided more weaponry.
Kyiv last week won promises of tanks from the United States and Germany to help its war effort.
Poland’s Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki on Monday hinted at the prospect of more upcoming pledges, saying that “any activity aimed at strengthening Ukraine’s defense powers is under consultation with our NATO partners.”
Military analysts say more aid for Ukraine is crucial if Kyiv is to block an expected Russian offensive in the spring and launch its own effort to push back the Russian forces.
“The pattern of delivery of Western aid has powerfully shaped the pattern of this conflict,” the Institute for the Study of War, a U.S.-based think tank, said late Sunday.
But Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov insisted that supplies of Western weapons won’t stop Russia.
“Ukraine keeps demanding new weapons and the West is encouraging those demands,” Peskov said in a conference call with reporters Monday. “It’s a deadlock, it results in a significant escalation and makes NATO countries increasingly involved in the conflict.”
Ukraine’s presidential office said the eastern Donetsk region, which has been the scene of intense fighting for months, remains “invariably hard.”
Heavy fighting continued to rage around Bakhmut and Vuhledar, with regional Gov. Pavlo Kyrylenko saying that 15 towns and villages in the region came under shelling Sunday.
Russian forces have been trying for months to capture Bakhmut, with the effort being led by the Wagner Group, a private military company led by a rogue millionaire with longtime links to Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Ukrainian troops last week said they conducted an organized retreat from Soledar, a few kilometers (miles) from Bakhmut, amid pressure from Wagner, which is believed to have a large number of convicts in its ranks.
Ukrainian authorities said the southern city of Kherson also has come under Russian shelling. The bombardment damaged residential buildings, a hospital, a school, a bus station, a bank and a post office.
Two foreign vessels were damaged in the port of Kherson, the presidential office added without elaborating.
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Southern Trust Home Services says homeowners can make easy, small changes in the way they use water and electricity to help offset rising costs
ROANOKE, Va., July 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- With the cost of energy and fossil fuels rising throughout the summer, Southern Trust Home Services, a leading electrical, HVAC and plumbing company serving southwest Virginia, says homeowners should employ a number of tips and tricks to lower their utility and energy costs while still staying cool.
"Utility bills in Virginia and all across the country could spike as much as 12 to 20% this season, so finding ways to save money on our summer energy bills is a priority for most homeowners," said Ted Puzio, owner of Southern Trust Home Services. "There are a number of ways we can reduce our energy costs this summer while still beating the heat."
- Installing ceiling fans or placing box fans around the home. Fans don't cool the air themselves, but they do assist a home's air conditioning unit by moving colder air around. Fans also help dry the humid air that can hold heat.
- Upgrade or tune-up the air conditioner. Air conditioning units need to be properly maintained to work at their most efficient, so homeowners should have their system tuned up on a yearly basis. However, if a home's AC unit is more than 15 years old, a homeowner should consider upgrading to a newer system that has a high ENERGY STAR Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio (SEER) rating.
- Add low-flow water fixtures. Since water use increases in the summer, homeowners can find more savings by adding low-flow fixtures to their showerheads, toilets and outdoor sprinklers. Garden lovers should also only water first thing in the morning or late in the evening to allow plants to soak up their fill. Afternoon sun can evaporate the water before plant roots can drink it in.
- Close the blinds and seal up the home. Keeping blinds closed during the middle of the day blocks the heat of the afternoon sun which lessens the work on air conditioners. Adding weather stripping to doors and windows can also keep cool air from leaking out of the home.
- Turn up the thermostat. Raising the thermostat by a few degrees can save hundreds of dollars each summer. Coupled with adding ceiling and box fans, homeowners can save money while still moving cool air throughout the home.
- Cook outdoors or later at night. Instead of firing up the stove for the evening meal, homeowners can keep the heat outside by grilling their dinners on the patio. Families can also opt for cooking meals in slow cookers all day or by waiting until the sun goes down to turn on the oven.
"And, as always, we recommend that people stay hydrated. Drinking more water is not only healthy, it helps you stay cool," Puzio said. "These tips help homeowners save money, and they also lessen the strain on their municipality's power grid, which can prevent brownouts and blackouts. We should all be doing our parts to save money and energy this summer."
Founded in 1995 as Southern State Electric, Southern Trust Home Services provides residential plumbing, electrical HVAC services, drain cleaning and one day bath remodel services, including 24/7 emergency repairs, to homeowners in more than 60 cities throughout southwest Virginia. Roanoke's first to offer a lifetime guarantee on all recommended repairs, Southern Trust Home Services staffs dedicated, certified, licensed and insured, drug and criminal background checked technicians who provide timely, same-day services for a variety of home repairs, installations, and maintenance. An A Better Business Bureau accredited company since 2006, Southern Trust Home Services has financing available including 0 percent for 18 months, and Lifetime Repair Guarantee on stated repairs. To find out more, call 540-343-4348 or visit www.southerntrusthomeservices.com.
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By Kimberly Palmer (NerdWallet)
Blasting the air conditioning to counteract stifling heat can provide much-needed relief this summer, but the utility bills that follow might not be as pleasant. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the price of electricity has been steadily climbing over the past two years.
“Most U.S. households will continue to pay high costs for energy throughout the summer because of high energy prices and the anticipated hot temperatures,” says Courtney Klosterman, home insights expert at insurer Hippo.
The good news is you might have more control over your energy usage than you think. Paula Glover, president of the Alliance to Save Energy, a nonprofit that advocates for energy efficiency policy, estimates that based on numbers from the Energy Department, consumers could save 10% to 20% a year on energy bills just by shifting habits and making some energy-efficient investments. But, she adds, “You have to be diligent.”
Here are five steps you can follow to lower your energy bill this summer:
Take a baseline
Before making any changes, it’s helpful to examine how much energy you currently use, says Angie Hicks, co-founder of Angi, a website that provides information on home services. Hiring a professional to give your home an energy audit typically costs between $200 and $700 and gives you helpful information about where your home might be leaking, she adds. You can find one through local home service provider listings, and some utilities offer the service for free.
In certain cases, electronics themselves might be leaking, says Ethan O’Donnell, digital editor of FamilyHandyman.com, a website about home improvement projects. Televisions, appliances and all kinds of other electronics can use energy even when they are turned off, he says. A tool called an electricity usage monitor, which can be found for under $15, helps determine exactly how much.
O’Donnell discovered that his lamp, appliances and phone chargers were using more electricity than he realized even when powered off, so he made an effort to unplug them when possible and estimates he saves at least $50 a month from those changes.
Establish efficient habits
Simple changes like adjusting your thermostat, turning lights off when you leave the room and keeping windows and doors shut when the air conditioning is on can go a long way, Glover says. Installing a smart thermostat, which automatically adjusts the temperature based on time, your habits and the season, can also help, she adds.
Hicks suggests leaving window coverings closed during the day to help keep the sun’s heat out of your home and getting a seasonal tuneup to your air-conditioning system to make sure it’s working efficiently. Changing your air filter monthly or quarterly also helps it run better, she adds.
Make small upgrades
Small home improvement projects, such as adding or replacing weather stripping that seals leaks around doors and windows, can significantly reduce your energy consumption, Hicks says. “Walk around your house with a lit candle and if the flame flickers, that’s where drafts are coming in. That’s a good candidate for weather stripping,” she says.
Another simple job involves swapping out incandescent bulbs for LED light bulbs, which use at least 75% less energy, according to the Energy Department. “It seems like nothing but has an enormous impact when we do it collectively,” Glover says.
Update your appliances
While purchasing new appliances can be expensive, the investment can pay off in energy savings, especially when you select products with the Energy Star certification, a program run by the Environmental Protection Agency. “If you have an old appliance and you can afford to upgrade to something energy-efficient, do that,” Glover says, but notes that you should also prioritize other home updates such as better insulation.
Tackle home improvement projects
According to Angi’s State of Home Spending in 2022 survey, 29% of homeowners say they plan to add solar panels to their home within the next five years. Updating the heating, ventilating and air conditioning system, or HVAC, was another popular choice (23%). Those kinds of big investments can pay off over the long run, says Hicks, who adds that federal income tax credits are available to help offset some of those costs.
Installing doors as a barrier to different zones in the house can help improve efficiency by letting you control what gets warm and what stays cool, says Jonathan Flynn, a senior building analyst with Home Energy Consultants in Pleasant Valley, New York, and a certified Home Energy Rating System rater. “One of the big flaws in most two-story homes is that there is a stairway that leads up and no door at the top or bottom,” he says.
To prevent that energy leakage, Flynn installed a sliding door at the bottom of the stairs in his own home, but he recognizes that doing so might not be practical or desired by all homeowners with open floor plans. Still, he encourages homeowners to at least consider making these kinds of changes, even if they aren’t currently popular.
After all, he adds: “Energy efficiency work in your home is one of the few investments you can make that will actually pay you back.”
This article was written by NerdWallet and was originally published by The Associated Press.
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BAR ELIAS, Lebanon (AP) — Sitting outside her tent in a camp in eastern Lebanon, a 30-year-old Syrian refugee contemplated the sunset and her worsening options.
Umm Jawad fled to Lebanon in 2011 to escape a Syrian government siege of her hometown of Homs. She managed to survive over the past decade, despite Lebanon’s devastating economic meltdown and souring attitudes toward Syrian refugees.
But now Lebanon wants to send her and a million other refugees back to Syria, claiming that much of the war-shattered country is safe. She is terrified. Life in Lebanon is difficult, but she fears returning to Syria could be fatal.
She’s considering a risky escape to Europe by sea with her husband and their children, ages 11 and six. There, she could complete her accounting degree, put the children back in school and secure a steady supply of medication for her epilepsy.
“They (the Europeans) live a better quality of life,” said Umm Jawad, who asked to be identified by her nickname, which means mother of Jawad in reference to her older son’s first name, to speak freely about her family and plans. “But here, my children, husband, and I live in a tent.”
Lebanon’s economic meltdown -– one of the worst in modern history — has pushed a growing number of Lebanese and Syrians to attempt the perilous journey by sea to Europe.
The Lebanese government’s recently announced plan to deport 15,000 refugees per month to Syria appears set to push more people to make that journey, at a time when Europe is struggling with millions of Ukrainian refugees fleeing the months-long war in their country.
The Lebanese Army and other security agencies report foiled migration attempts off the coast of the northern coasts on a weekly basis. At least seven migrants drowned following a confrontation between a boat of Lebanese and Syrian migrants and the Lebanese Army in April.
“The Lebanese are not happy with their life here and are trying to leave, so what does that mean for Syrians?” said Umm Jawad. “May God help both the Lebanese and Syrians out of this crisis.”
Umm Jawad lives in a Syrian refugee camp near Lebanon’s eastern border crossing with Syria, On a recent day, children played soccer in the camp’s labyrinth of alleys, while some residents bartered with a street vendor who passed by with his cart carrying produce. One man set up a makeshift barbershop inside a tent.
Life in the camp has been getting harder. Donor fatigue, the COVID-19 pandemic, and Lebanon’s crippling economic crisis have forced more refugees to go into debt to afford food, medicine, and rent.
Lebanon, a country of five million people, says it can no longer afford to host more than a million Syrian refugees, and is adamant to start deporting them within months, despite opposition from the United Nations and rights groups.
The Lebanese authorities have supported forced refugee returns for years but had not come up with a comprehensive plan until recently. In justifying such measures, they say Syrian officials have assured them there are now many safe areas refugees can return to.
In a Lebanese government document obtained by The Associated Press, Damascus assured Beirut in April that returnees would be able to secure identification cards, birth certificates, social services, temporary housing, and a viable infrastructure. Syrian officials also wrote that returnees would benefit from Syrian President Bashar Assad’s pardons of political opponents and military draft evaders.
In reality, the Assad government has struggled to rebuild areas it has reclaimed through devastating sieges and air raids, and Syria’s economy, like that of Lebanon, is in tatters. Western-led sanctions on Damascus following the government’s brutal crackdown on political opposition in 2011 have further exacerbated the economic downturn.
Many Syrian refugees fear for their safety if forced to return, including the oppressive omnipresence of their country’s notorious security services.
Human Rights Watch has documented cases of Syrian refugees facing detention, torture, and a host of human rights violations upon their return, even with security clearances from the Syrian government, said Lama Fakih, the Middle East and North Africa director at the watchdog group.
Umm Jawad worries her husband could be forced to return to the military. “You have check points every few hundred meters, between every neighborhood, and crime is rampant. You just can’t feel safe even in your own home,” she said.
Hassan Al-Mohammed, who works in the fields of Lebanon’s lush Bekaa Valley, along with several of his 12 children, said he dreams of going home, but that now is not the time. He said his hometown southwest of the city of Aleppo is still a frontline. “Should I flee an economic crisis just to have my family slaughtered?” he said, sitting in his tent.
At the same time, many Lebanese feel that sending the Syrians home would ease the economic crisis in Lebanon, wherethree out of four people now live in poverty.
Tensions between Lebanese and Syrians are increasingly palpable.
Al-Mohammed says bakeries would sometimes prioritize Lebanese nationals for their bundle of bread and make Syrians and non-Lebanese wait for hours. He is frustrated by claims that refugees have been benefitting economically at the expense of Lebanese. “They reduced aid, so we’re working to eat. The money we make is to buy bread,” he said.
Lebanese ministers in recent months have proposed that the U.N. High Commissioner for Refugees redirect refugee aid to Syria, as a way of improving the situation there and encouraging returns.
But those calls have so far fallen on deaf ears. The U.N. refugee agency, along with Europe, the United States and several rights groups, say that Syria simply isn’t safe yet.
Lebanese officials expressed their frustration.
The U.N.’s refusal to redirect aid deters refugees from returning, Issam Charafeddine, the Cabinet minister dealing with refugee issues, said in an interview earlier this month. He also said reports of an imminent start of deportations amount to an unfounded “fear campaign.”
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MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Miami Dolphins coach Mike McDaniel wanted his team to generate more turnovers.
Before Sunday’s game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, the Dolphins hadn’t intercepted an opposing quarterback since the season opener against New England. However, despite a scoreless second half, Miami held on to defeat the Steelers 16-10 Sunday night thanks to two interceptions of rookie quarterback Kenny Pickett in the game’s closing minutes.
Tua Tagovailoa got the Dolphins off to a fast start in his return from a concussion, and Miami (4-3) snapped a three-game skid that began on Sept. 29, when Tagovailoa was concussed in a loss at Cincinnati. He also took a hard hit four days earlier in a win over Buffalo that led to changes in the NFL’s concussion protocol.
“It’s not an easy thing to do,” Dolphins coach Mike McDaniel said. “We were on a Thursday night game in Cincinnati when he last played. Those games, you don’t have full-speed practices. So his last full-speed practice was before the Buffalo game, which was the third game of the season. It’s to his credit.”
The Steelers had two chances to take the lead late in the game.
With about three minutes left at the Miami 30, safety Jevon Holland jumped in front of Pickett’s third-and-16 pass intended for Diontae Johnson and returned it 33 yards.
The Dolphins punted on the next drive, and Pickett drove the Steelers to the Miami 25 with 25 seconds left after a 21-yard pass to tight end Pat Freiermuth. Cornerback Noah Igbinoghene intercepted Pickett’s second-down pass at the goal line and tapped his feet in bounds to end Pittsburgh’s hopes.
McDaniel opted not to have Jason Sanders kick his fourth field goal of the game midway through the third quarter for a two-score lead. Running back Chase Edmonds was stuffed for no gain on fourth-and-3 from the Pittsburgh 13.
The decision loomed large as Miami punted on its next five possessions. But Pittsburgh simply didn’t take advantage, punting five times in the second half.
Jaylen Waddle led the Dolphins with 88 yards receiving, and Tyreek Hill, the NFL’s receptions and yards leader, had 72. Neither player has caught a touchdown pass since they both caught two in Miami’s Week 2 win against Baltimore.
The Steelers (2-5) fell short a week after they held off Tom Brady and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at home.
“They made the necessary plays to secure victory, man, and really, we didn’t,” said Steelers coach Mike Tomlin, “and oftentimes, particularly when’s it’s a defensive battle the way the game developed into, it’s about who catches the interception opportunities and who doesn’t.”
Tagovailoa finished 21 of 35 for 261 yards and an 8-yard touchdown pass to Raheem Mostert on the Dolphins’ opening drive. Miami added field goals by Sanders on its next two possessions to lead 13-0 at the end of the first quarter.
“A lot of things need to be corrected offensively,” Tagovailoa said. “It starts with me. But we’ll take the win.”
Pittsburgh got within 13-10 in the second quarter when Pickett hit rookie receiver George Pickens for a 7-yard touchdown to conclude a 13-play, 86-yard drive. Pickens, who finished with 61 yards, twisted his body to make the catch and tapped both feet in bounds before rolling out of the end zone.
Pickett, who was cleared from the NFL’s concussion protocol Friday, was 32 for 44 for 257 yards with one touchdown and three interceptions.
“I think there is some things to build on,” Pickett said. “Turnovers, they can’t happen. That cost us the game. I got to fix that. I’ll be in there tomorrow working on it.”
Tagovailoa drove the Dolphins 56 yards in 1:48 to set up Sanders’ third field goal, a 47-yarder that made it 16-10 just before halftime.
Miami continued to move the ball effectively on its first possession of the third quarter before McDaniel’s decision to go for it on fourth down backfired.
“I felt pretty good about it working out. It didn’t,” McDaniel said. “That’s something I take full responsibility for. Luckily, the rest of the team had that decision’s back.”
After that, the Steelers’ defense clamped down. Miami managed just two offensive first downs the rest of the game.
TUA TAKING HITS
Tagovailoa didn’t waste time getting acclimated with the opposing defense in his first game back. He lowered his shoulder on a scramble in the first quarter and took a hit from Steelers linebacker Devin Bush.
“I can see the first down,” Tagovailoa said. “To me, they were close calls. OK, maybe, if I do just put my shoulder down, maybe I can get forward progress. That was all it was. I wasn’t trying to be Superman or a superhero out there.”
McDaniel said early this week that he’d talked to Tagovailoa about conceding plays to protect himself on the field, but he knows that doesn’t come easily for the third-year quarterback.
“He immediately, the next series after the first time he did it was like, ‘Coach, I’m sorry. I needed that. I just needed that,’” McDaniel said.
INJURIES
Dolphins: Safety Brandon Jones was helped off the field in the third quarter after injuring his knee. He did not return. Miami’s secondary could barely afford more injuries, with CBs Nik Needham (Achilles), Keion Crossen (knee) and Kader Kohou (oblique) out.
UP NEXT
Steelers: At Philadelphia next Sunday.
Dolphins: At Detroit next Sunday.
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By HYUNG-JIN KIM and KIM TONG-HYUNG (Associated Press)
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korea’s attempt to put its first spy satellite into space failed Wednesday in a setback to leader Kim Jong Un’s push to boost his military capabilities as tensions with the United States and South Korea rise.
After an unusually quick admission of failure, North Korea vowed to conduct a second launch after it learns what went wrong. It suggests Kim remains determined to expand his weapons arsenal and apply more pressure on Washington and Seoul while diplomacy is stalled.
South Korea and Japan briefly urged residents in some areas to take shelter after the launch.
The South Korean military said it was salvaging an object presumed to be part of the crashed North Korean rocket in waters 200 kilometers (125 miles) west of the southwestern island of Eocheongdo. Later, the Defense Ministry released photos of a white, metal cylinder it described as a suspected rocket part.
A satellite launch by North Korea is a violation of U.N. Security Council resolutions that ban the country from conducting any launch based on ballistic technology. Observers say North Korea’s previous satellite launches helped improve its long-range missile technology. North Korean long-range missile tests in recent years demonstrated a potential to reach all of the continental U.S., but outside experts say the North still has some work to do to develop functioning nuclear missiles.
The newly developed Chollima-1 rocket was launched at 6:37 a.m. at the North’s Sohae Satellite Launching Ground in the northwest, carrying the Malligyong-1 satellite. The rocket crashed off the Korean Peninsula’s western coast after it lost thrust following the separation of its first and second stages, the North’s official Korean Central News Agency said.
South Korea’s military said the rocket had “an abnormal flight” before it fell in the water. Japanese Chief Cabinet Secretary Hirokazu Matsuno told reporters that no object was believed to have reached space.
North Korean media said the country’s space agency will investigate what it calls “the serious defects revealed” by the launch and conduct a second launch as soon as possible.
“It is impressive when the North Korean regime actually admits failure, but it would be difficult to hide the fact of a satellite launch failure internationally, and the regime will likely offer a different narrative domestically,” said Leif-Eric Easley, a professor at Ewha University in Seoul. “This outcome also suggests that Pyongyang may stage another provocation soon, in part to make up for today’s setback.”
Adam Hodge, a spokesperson at the U.S. National Security Council, said in a statement that Washington strongly condemns the North Korean launch because it used banned ballistic missile technology, raised tensions and risked destabilizing security in the region and beyond.
The U.N. imposed economic sanctions on North Korea over its previous satellite and ballistic missile launches but has not responded to recent tests because China and Russia, permanent Security Council members now locked in confrontations with the U.S., have blocked attempts to toughen the sanctions.
Seoul’s military said it boosted military readiness in coordination with the United States, and Japan said it was prepared to respond to any emergency. The U.S. said it will take all necessary measures to ensure the security of the American homeland and the defense of South Korea and Japan.
After the launch was detected, the South Korean government sent cellphone text messages urging residents of a front-line island off the west coast to move to safer places. Officials in Seoul, the capital, issued similar phone messages to city residents, but the country’s Interior and Safety Ministry later said the Seoul alerts were sent in error. Seoul’s mayor apologized for causing public confusion.
Japan activated a missile warning system for Okinawa prefecture in southwestern Japan, in the rocket’s suspected path. “Please evacuate into buildings or underground,” the Japanese alert said.
Japanese Defense Minister Yasukazu Hamada said Japan plans to keep missile defense systems deployed in its southern islands and in southwestern waters until June 11, the end of North Korea’s announced launch window.
KCNA didn’t provide details of the rocket or the satellite beyond their names. Experts earlier said North Korea would likely use a liquid-fueled rocket as most of its previously tested long-range rockets and missiles have done.
Though it plans a fuller investigation, the North’s National Aerospace Development Administration attributed the failure to “the low reliability and stability of the new-type engine system applied to (the) carrier rocket” and “the unstable character of the fuel,” according to KCNA.
On Tuesday, Ri Pyong Chol, a top North Korean official, said the North needs a space-based reconnaissance system to counter escalating security threats from South Korea and the United States.
However, the spy satellite shown earlier in the country’s state-run media didn’t appear to be sophisticated enough to produce high-resolution imagery. Some outside experts said it may be able to detect troop movements and large targets such as warships and warplanes.
Recent commercial satellite imagery of the North’s Sohae launch center showed active construction indicating North Korea plans to launch more than one satellite. In his Tuesday statement, Ri also said North Korea would test “various reconnaissance means” to monitor moves by the United States and its allies in real time.
With three to five spy satellites, North Korea could build a space-based surveillance system that allows it to monitor the Korean Peninsula in near real-time, according to Lee Choon Geun, an honorary research fellow at South Korea’s Science and Technology Policy Institute.
The satellite is one of several high-tech weapons systems that Kim has publicly vowed to introduce. Other weapons on his wish list include a multi-warhead missile, a nuclear submarine, a solid-propellant intercontinental ballistic missile and a hypersonic missile. In his visit to the space agency in mid-May, Kim emphasized the strategic significance of a spy satellite in North Korea’s standoff with the United States and South Korea.
Easley, the professor, said Kim likely increased pressure on his scientists and engineers to launch the spy satellite after rival South Korea successfully launched its first commercial-grade satellite aboard its domestically built Nuri rocket earlier this month.
South Korea is expected to launch its first spy satellite later this year, and analysts say Kim likely wants his country to launch its spy satellite before the South to reinforce his military credentials at home.
After repeated failures, North Korea successfully put its first satellite into orbit in 2012 and a second one in 2016. The government said both are Earth observation satellites launched under its peaceful space development program, but many foreign experts believe both were developed to spy on rivals.
Observers say there has been no evidence that the satellites have ever transmitted imagery back to North Korea.
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Locally-Owned Eatery Yearns to Satisfy the Community's Cravings with its Delicious Pizza and More
OVIEDO, Fla., Jan. 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The newest locally owned and operated Marco's Pizza has opened its newest location in Oviedo, FL today. Located at 329 W CR 419, pizza lovers can expect only fresh, high-quality ingredients.
The new Marco's Pizza is locally owned and operated by Orlando resident Sam Sobh. Having moved to Orlando, FL in 2012 from Michigan to become a general manager at a Marco's Pizza location, Sobh eventually purchased his first location in 2014 at age 23. The new store is his fifth location in the Orlando area and will serve the Oviedo and Chuluota community.
A community partner, Sobh donates regularly to the Pet Alliance of Greater Orlando and employs over 100 team members across his five locations. Sobh works with local high school and college students to provide employment opportunities and work experience to the youth in the community.
"Oviedo is an up-and-coming market and is a perfect fit for the growth of Marco's Pizza and the high-quality, authentic pizza experience we will provide," said Sobh. "I hope that Marco's Pizza will be able to bring people together, whether it's for the big game, a family night, or a pizza party at school, we want to be there for you."
The Marco's mouth-watering menu features a mix of classic and original specialty pizzas loaded with fresh toppings, including the White Cheezy, Deluxe, All Meat or Build-Your-Own Pizza and Pizza Bowls. Marco's also meets consumers' ever-changing dietary preferences by offering Cauliflower Crust pizza and Marco's was the first national pizza delivery brand to offer Pizza Bowls – a crustless pizza baked in a bowl.
Customers can also choose from oven-baked subs, along with creations like the CheezyBread, Chicken Dippers and Wings, salads and desserts. With carryout, delivery, app and online ordering options, Marco's offers the convenience of picking up a quick meal or having it delivered to your door.
Marco's Pizza has carved out a niche in the industry for its high-quality pizza, known for its dough made from scratch for a craveable golden crust, freshly mixed herbs and spices for a sauce worth savoring and three fresh signature cheeses for a perfect, melty bite. Now, Oviedo and Chuluota pizza lovers can experience the delicious goodness they've been craving.
For more information about the Marco's Pizza location opening in Oviedo, please visit www.marcos.com, download the mobile app or call 321-348-9222. If you would like to join the Marco's team as a delivery driver or pizza maker, please visit apply.marcos.com.
ABOUT MARCO'S PIZZA:
Headquartered in Toledo, Ohio, Marco's Pizza is the fastest-growing pizza brand* in the United States. Marco's was founded in 1978 by Italian-born Pasquale ("Pat") Giammarco and thrives to deliver a high-quality pizza experience. Marco's Pizza can be ordered for delivery or carryout by downloading the mobile app, going online to www.marcos.com or by calling each store directly.
*Marco's Pizza is the fastest-growing pizza brand based on year-over-year unit growth, according to 2021 NRN Top 500 U.S. Restaurant Ranking LSR Pizza Segment.
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KANSAS CITY, Mo. — A pair of teenage boys received a huge surprise while taking pictures with an exotic car in downtown Kansas City.
Erica Lee and her two sons, Ayden and Kobe, were walking around downtown Kansas City when they saw a black Lamborghini parked in the Power & Light District and decided they wanted to take a picture with it.
Lee said her boys are avid fans of exotic vehicles and that Lamborghini is not a common vehicle to see in Kansas City.
As they were posing and taking the photos, body guards and the vehicle’s owner approached the boys.
The owner: Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes.
Although the model of the Lamborghini is unclear, the vehicle is reminiscent of a gift Mahomes bought for his wife, then-fiancée, Brittany Matthews.
Pictures of Brittany in the vehicle showed a back row of seats, and the only publicly available model of the Italian luxury vehicle with a back row is the Lamborghini Urus.
Lee said they were star struck. Ayden and Kobe asked for pictures with the Super Bowl LIV winning quarterback and he happily agreed.
Kobe, the oldest of the two brothers, congratulated Mahomes on a successful 2021 season and Mahomes said, “Thank you,” and left.
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KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Four months of brutal fighting in Ukraine appear to be straining the morale of troops on both sides, prompting desertions and rebellion against officers’ orders, British defense officials said Sunday. NATO’s chief warned the war could drag on for “years.”
“Combat units from both sides are committed to intense combat in the Donbas and are likely experiencing variable morale," Britain's defense ministry said in its daily assessment of the war.
“Ukrainian forces have likely suffered desertions in recent weeks,” the assessment said, but added that “Russian morale highly likely remains especially troubled.”
It said “cases of whole Russian units refusing orders and armed stand-offs between officers and their troops continue to occur.”
Separately, the Ukrainian Main Intelligence Directorate released what it said were intercepted phone calls in which Russian soldiers complained about frontline conditions, poor equipment, and overall lack of personnel, according to a report by the Institute for the Study of War.
In an interview published on Sunday in the German weekly Bild am Sonntag, NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said that “nobody knows” how long the war could last. “We need to be prepared for it to last for years," he said.
He also urged allies ”not to weaken support for Ukraine, even if the costs are high, not only in terms of military aid, but also because of the increase in energy and food goods prices."
In recent days, Gazprom, the Russian gas company, has reduced supplies to two major European clients — Germany and Italy. In Italy's case, energy officials are expected to huddle this week about the situation. The head of Italian energy giant ENI said on Saturday that with additional gas purchased from other sources, Italy should make it through the coming winter, but he warned Italians that “restrictions” affecting gas use might be necessary.
Germany will limit the use of gas for electricity production amid concerns about possible shortages caused by a reduction in supplies from Russia, the country's economy minister said on Sunday. Germany has been trying to fill its gas storage facilities to capacity ahead of the cold winter months.
Economy Minister Robert Habeck said that Germany will try to compensate for the move by increasing the burning of coal, a more polluting fossil fuel. “That’s bitter, but it’s simply necessary in this situation to lower gas usage,” he said.
Stoltenberg stressed, though, that “the costs of food and fuel are nothing compared with those paid daily by the Ukrainians on the front line.”
Stoltenberg added: What's more, if Russian President Vladimir Putin should reach his objectives in Ukraine, like when he annexed Crimea in 2014, “we would have to pay an even greater price.”
Britain's defense ministry said that both Russia and Ukraine have continued to conduct heavy artillery bombardments on axes to the north, east and south of the Sieverodonetsk pocket, but with little change in the front line.
Luhansk governor Serhiy Haidai said via Telegram on Sunday: “It is a very difficult situation in Sievierodonetsk, where the enemy in the middle of the city is conducting round-the-clock aerial reconnaissance with drones, adjusting fire, quickly adjusting to our changes."
Russia’s defense ministry claimed on Sunday that Russian and separatist forces have taken control of Metolkine, a settlement just to the east of Sievierodonetsk.
On Saturday, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy made a trip south from Kyiv to visit troops and hospital workers in the Mykolaiv and Odesa regions along the Black Sea. He handed out awards to dozens of people at every stop, shaking their hands and thanking them again and again for their service.
Some time after Zelenskyy left Mykolaiv, “the enemy carried out fire damage against units of the Defense Forces with cannon and rocket artillery in the areas of the settlements of Pravdyne, Posad-Pokrovskoe and Blahodatne,” according to the Ukrainian army briefing on Sunday.
In other attacks in the south, Ukraine’s southern military operational command said on Sunday that two people were killed in shelling of the Galitsyn community in the Mykolaiv region and that shelling of the Bashtansky district is continuing.
Russia's defense ministry said seaborne missiles destroyed a plant in Mykolaiv city where Western-supplied howitzers and armored vehicles were stored.
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has expressed concerns “that a bit of Ukraine fatigue is starting to set in around the world” and has urged support for Ukrainian efforts to try to roll back the Russian invasion.
“It would be a catastrophe if Putin won. He’d love nothing more than to say, ‘Let’s freeze this conflict, let’s have a cease-fire,'" Johnson said on Saturday, a day after a surprise visit to Kyiv, where he met with Zelenskyy and offered offer continued aid and military training.
Western-supplied heavy weapons are reaching front lines. But Ukraine's leaders have insisted for weeks that they need more arms and they need them sooner.
On Sunday Pope Francis, despite having lamented arms build-ups, added his own admonition to those who might lose focus on Ukraine, which he has said deserves to defend itself.
“And let's not forget the martyred Ukrainian people in this moment," Francis told the public in St. Peter's Square. He prodded them to ask themselves ”'What did I do today for the Ukrainian people?"
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A group of 16 researchers will spend the next nine months studying unidentified aerial phenomena (UAP), also known as UFOs, as part of a team for NASA.
The research, which will use unclassified data, will lead to a report that will be made available to the public next year.
NASA's research follows the Pentagon's announcement in July that it would create an office to track reports of UAPs. And earlier this year, Congress held a public hearing on UFOs for the first time in 50 years.
The selected research group includes professors, scientists, an oceanographer and others who study space. Former NASA astronaut Scott Kelly and Nadia Drake, a science journalist and contributing writer at National Geographic, are also among the group's members.
The study, which begins on Monday, is designed to "lay the groundwork for future study on the nature of UAPs for NASA and other organizations," according to a press release on Friday. Some of this data will come from what it describes as "civilian government entities, commercial data, and data from other sources."
NASA originally announced news of the upcoming study in June, stating that the lack of existing research on UAPs "makes it difficult to draw scientific conclusions about the nature of such events."
The organization maintains that there is no evidence yet that connects UAPs to extraterrestrial life.
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LIMA, OH (WLIO) - It's a language that unites the hearing and the deaf, and area children are getting a chance to learn it.
Through the video series "Signing Time", children ages 2 through 8 are learning the basics of American Sign Language. These playful videos get the kids signing along with songs and alphabet exercises. The series includes episodes about helping around the house, on the farm, and my favorite season. Parents say they are grateful that the Lima Public Library has offered the series to broaden their children's education.
"We came just to kind of help her get exposed to some different sign language. She's going to start school, pre-school next year. Just kind of want to get her introduced to sign language and we thought it would be a fun experience," said David Pryer, who brought his daughter to the signing club.
"I want them to learn how to communicate with those who experience hearing loss or deafness. So any way that we can be a bridge to other communities that are maybe marginalized I want to give my kids that ability," commented Kelsi Folsom, who brought children to the signing club.
The "Hands 2gether Signing Club" meets twice a month with the next session on Tuesday, August 8th at 10:30 a.m. with "Once Upon a Story" as the theme. The Lima Public Library is located at 650 West Market Street, Lima, Ohio 45801. | https://www.hometownstations.com/news/children-are-learning-basics-of-the-american-sign-language-at-lima-public-library/article_04309444-2b28-11ee-92d4-db630b7f33f2.html | 2023-07-26 02:43:58 | 1 | https://www.hometownstations.com/news/children-are-learning-basics-of-the-american-sign-language-at-lima-public-library/article_04309444-2b28-11ee-92d4-db630b7f33f2.html |
LOS ANGELES, Dec. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Schall Law Firm, a national shareholder rights litigation firm, announces the filing of a class action lawsuit against F45 Training Holdings Inc. ("F45" or "the Company") (NYSE: FXLV) for violations of the federal securities laws.
Investors who purchased the Company's shares pursuant and/or traceable to the Company's initial public offering conducted on July 16, 2021 (the "IPO") are encouraged to contact the firm before February 6, 2023.
If you are a shareholder who suffered a loss, click here to participate.
We also encourage you to contact Brian Schall of the Schall Law Firm, 2049 Century Park East, Suite 2460, Los Angeles, CA 90067, at 310-301-3335, to discuss your rights free of charge. You can also reach us through the firm's website at www.schallfirm.com, or by email at bschall@schallfirm.com.
The class, in this case, has not yet been certified, and until certification occurs, you are not represented by an attorney. If you choose to take no action, you can remain an absent class member.
According to the Complaint, the Company made false and misleading statements to the market. F45 promised "Predictable, Asset-Light Model Driving Rapid Growth," during the leadup to its July 2021 IPO. One year later, the Company disclosed in a July 26, 2022, press release that it had drastically reduced its financial guidance, planned to open approximately 60% fewer exercise facilities, was laying off employees, and that CEO Adam Gilchrist had resigned. Based on these facts, the Company's public statements were false and materially misleading throughout the class period. When the market learned the truth about F45, investors suffered damages.
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LAKE SUCCESS, N.Y., March 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- ARNOUSE DIGITAL DEVICES Corp. ("ADDC"), the inventor and leader in the advancements of micro-form-factor compute platforms is proud to unveil the BioDigitalPC 12X (PC12X), its newest and most advanced computing achievement. ADDC's latest credit card sized 9th generation computer/server blade of x86-64bit computing ingenuity, offers enormous compute power in a small 84mm X 54mm X 6.5mm package. This computing marvel created for the edge computing market is equipped with Intel's 8th generation i7CPU with 8vCores, 32GB of DDR4 RAM, TPM 2.0. Offering two models 1TB (with a 2TB option coming soon) of self-encrypting NVMe-SED, allowing additional security for data at rest. The PC12X can run the most demanding operating systems as well as Windows 11, Window Server, LINUX, VMWare ESXI, CentOS, RHEL, Ubuntu and others. The PC12X is eco-friendly by design, powered by 5VDC with an average power consumption of only 15W.
ADDC's BioDigitalPCs are an innovative micro-form-factor compute platform that offers clients rugged and versatile options, and is relied upon in extreme conditions by the most demanding users on earth. Whether the PC12X is used in ADDC's desktop docking stations for an unparalleled computing experience, used as a server blade in ADDC's Mobile Data Centers (MDC) or combined with ADDC's SR docking product line. The BioDigitalPC 12X provides high-security, optimized utilization of compute power and with its portability creates a reliable secure solution for edge computing and commercial data centers. The PC12X is hot swappable and rapidly scalable. All BioDigitalPC cards are epoxied, making them tamperproof, waterproof, dustproof, fire-resistant, and able to withstand the harshest of environments and operating conditions.
ADDC continues to create revolutionary and environmentally friendly products, giving users an unprecedented level of flexibility, compute power, low power usage, while still maintaining ultra-high security and minimal carbon footprint.
About (ADDC) ARNOUSE DIGITAL DEVICES Corp is the inventor and manufacturer of the x86 64-bit micro form factor computer – part of a revolutionary and environmentally friendly compute platform. Its interchangeability gives users an unprecedented level of flexibility, compute power, miniature size, ultra-high security, and low power-usage. ADDC has been granted 27 utility patents, with several pending in the areas of pluggable computing and the surrounding ecosystem.
For more information on the BioDigitalPC-12X and all other ADDC products visit our website www.addc.com or call our NY headquarters 516-673-4444.
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MINNEAPOLIS -- Seventeen states with vehicle emission standards tied to rules established in California face weighty decisions on whether to follow that state's strictest-in-the nation new rules that require all new cars, pickups and SUVs to be electric or hydrogen powered by 2035.
Under the Clean Air Act, states must abide by the federal government's standard vehicle emissions standards unless they at least partially opt to follow California's stricter requirements.
Among them, Washington, Massachusetts, New York, Oregon and Vermont are expected to adopt California's ban on new gasoline-fueled vehicles. Colorado and Pennsylvania are among the states that probably won't. The legal ground is a bit murkier in Minnesota, where the state's "Clean Cars" rule has been a political minefield and the subject of a legal fight. Meanwhile, Republicans are rebelling in Virginia.
The Minnesota Auto Dealers Association says its reading of state and federal law is that the new California rules kick in automatically in the state, and it's making that case in court as it tries to block them.
"The technology is such that the vehicles just don't perform that well in cold weather," said Scott Lambert, the trade group's president. "We don't all live in southern California."
Minnesota Pollution Control Agency officials say the state would have to launch an entirely new rulemaking process to adopt California's changes. And in court filings and legislative hearings, they've said they are not planning to do that now.
"We are not California. Minnesota has its own plan," Gov. Tim Walz said in a statement. He called Minnesota's program "a smart way to increase, rather than decrease, options for consumers. Our priority is to lower costs and increase choices so Minnesotans can drive whatever vehicle suits them."
Oregon regulators are taking public comments through Sept. 7 on whether to adopt the new California standards. Colorado regulators, who adopted California's older rules, won't follow California's new ones, the administration of Democratic Gov. Jared Polis said.
"While the governor shares the goal of rapidly moving towards electric vehicles, he is skeptical about requiring 100% of cars sold to be electric by a certain date as technology is rapidly changing," the Colorado Energy Office said in a statement.
Regulators in Pennsylvania, which only partially adopted California's older standards, said they won't automatically follow its new rules. Under Democratic Governor Tom Wolf, Pennsylvania started the regulatory process last year to fully conform with California's rules, but abandoned it.
Virginia had been on a path to adopting California's rules under legislation that passed last year when Democrats were in full control of Virginia's government. But Republicans who control the House of Delegates and GOP Gov. Glenn Youngkin say they'll push to unlink their state.
Minnesota's auto dealers are trying to make their state's current rules - and the possibility that they could tighten to incorporate California's new restrictions - an issue for the fall elections. Control of the Legislature and governor's office are up for grabs, and the dealers hope to persuade the 2023 Legislature to roll back the regulations unless they win in court first, Lambert said.
The MPCA, with Walz's support, adopted California's existing standards through administrative rulemaking last year amid a bitter fight with Republican lawmakers who were upset that the Legislature was cut out of the decision. Legislators even tried unsuccessfully to withhold funding from Minnesota's environmental agencies. One casualty was Laura Bishop, who resigned as MPCA commissioner after it became apparent that she lacked the votes in the GOP-controlled Senate to win confirmation.
Walz and his administration have framed Minnesota's Clean Cars rule as a fairly painless way to increase the availability of electric vehicles and help the state meet its greenhouse gas reduction goals. The rule seeks to increase the offerings of battery-powered and hybrid vehicles starting with the 2025 model year by requiring manufacturers to comply with California standards currently in force for low- and zero-emission vehicles.
Lambert said the state's auto dealers don't oppose electric vehicles. They currently make up 2.3% of new vehicle sales in Minnesota and he expects consumer interest to continue to grow. But the reduced range of battery-powered vehicles in cold weather makes them less attractive in northern tier states, he said. Minnesota's rules already threaten to saddle dealers with more electric vehicles than their customers will buy, he said, and adopting the California ban would make things worse.
Under federal law, by Lambert's reading, states have to either adopt California's rules in full or follow less stringent federal emission standards. He said they can't pick and choose from parts of each. And that effectively means there's a "ban on the books" in Minnesota for sales of new conventionally fueled vehicles starting with the 2035 model year, he said.
Lambert's association was already fighting Minnesota's existing Clean Car rules in the Minnesota Court of Appeals, and its petition foresaw that California would make the changes it announced late last month. A key issue in whether "any future amendments to the incorporated California regulations automatically become part of Minnesota rules," as the dealers argue.
The MPCA's attorneys assert that they don't, and have asked the court to dismiss the challenge. MPCA Commissioner Katrina Kessler has made similar arguments for months, including before a skeptical state Senate committee last March.
Aaron Klemz, chief strategy officer for the Minnesota Center for Environmental Advocacy, which will be filing its own arguments against the dealers in court, acknowledged that the legal landscape is confusing. And he said it's not clear whether his group will eventually call for Minnesota to follow California's new ban.
"We haven't done enough analysis of the California rule to know if we're going to push for its adoption in Minnesota," Klemz said. He noted that other issues are coming into play, including incentives for electric vehicles in the Inflation Reduction Act that President Joe Biden recently signed, and the stated intentions by some of the major automakers to go all-electric.
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Next phase of the 11-year, $18 million partnership will improve health and nutrition education for over eight million children in Indonesia, the Philippines and Vietnam
CHICAGO, Dec. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Mars Wrigley Foundation today announced a $3M, 3-year expansion of its Healthier Smiles program with Save the Children, which provides holistic oral health and nutrition training for teachers and needed dental services for underserved children around the world. Since 2011, Healthier Smiles has reached 2.7 million children, parents, teachers and health workers, and delivered over 500,000 oral health services in six countries.
The next phase of work will improve the oral health of over eight million children in Indonesia, the Philippines and Vietnam through direct interventions and sustainable education policy shifts in 17,000+ schools, and mass distribution of school health and nutrition resources. The project is designed to ensure that children are healthy and safe by providing access to inclusive, community services and information both at home and in school.
"The Mars Wrigley Foundation works to address oral health education and care in areas where people face very real challenges to their happiness and wellbeing," said Anne Vela-Wagner, Executive Director of the Mars Wrigley Foundation. "The partnership with Save the Children has steadfastly focused on children's oral health and fundamental wellbeing needs so more children stay in school and reach their full potential."
Oral diseases affect nearly 3.5 billion people globally, often resulting in pain and isolation that translate to lost hours at school and work. In over a decade of work together, the Healthier Smiles program has evolved to also address the root causes of these diseases among children, including lack of safe water, sanitation and hygiene, malnutrition and access to basic health services.
"We know that brain, physical and social development of kids in the first years of life are incredibly important. If health issues aren't addressed early enough, it's harder for kids to learn," said Janti Soeripto, President and CEO of Save the Children. "Together, with the Mars Wrigley Foundation, we've helped strengthen communities and supported millions of children and families."
When the COVID-19 pandemic made it even more difficult for children to access critical health, hygiene and education resources, the Mars Wrigley Foundation supported Save the Children's response, distributing nutritious food, hygiene kits, handwashing stations and more to children and adults in need across China, India and Indonesia. The collaboration also provided health and nutrition education and built capacity among teachers to deliver this information to students.
The deep partnership between the Mars Wrigley Foundation and Save the Children is complemented by ongoing efforts between the nonprofit and Mars, Inc. to improve the lives of people in communities where we operate and engage Mars Associates in skills-based projects around the globe through the Mars Ambassador Program. All these programs demonstrate a shared commitment to innovative collaboration toward a healthy world.
For more information, please visit www.marswrigleyfoundation.com.
About Mars Wrigley Foundation
The Mars Wrigley Foundation partners with organizations around the world to help people and communities flourish. Founded in 1987, the Foundation works to provide oral health education and care, improve lives in mint-and cocoa-growing regions, prevent litter and waste, and create vibrant communities.
About Save The Children
Save the Children believes every child deserves a future. Since our founding more than 100 years ago, we've changed the lives of more than 1 billion children. In the United States and around the world, we give children a healthy start in life, the opportunity to learn and protection from harm. We do whatever it takes for children–every day and in times of crisis–transforming their lives and the future we share. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and YouTube.
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CA San Diego CA Zone Forecast for Sunday, November 27, 2022
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.TONIGHT...Partly cloudy. A slight chance of showers overnight.
Lows in the upper 40s. Areas of winds south 15 mph. Gusts to
25 mph in the evening. Chance of precipitation 20 percent.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy in the morning...becoming mostly sunny.
Highs in the mid 50s. Light winds.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 40s. Light
winds.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 50s. Light winds.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear in the evening...becoming partly
cloudy. Patchy fog overnight. Lows in the mid 40s.
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy in the morning...becoming mostly
cloudy. Patchy fog in the morning. Highs in the lower 50s.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of showers in
the evening, then a chance of showers overnight. Lows in the
upper 40s.
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers. Highs in the
lower 50s.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy with a chance of showers. Lows in
the upper 40s.
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy with a chance of showers. Highs in the
mid 50s.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy with a slight chance of showers.
Lows in the upper 40s.
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. A slight chance of showers in the
morning, then a chance of showers in the afternoon. Highs in the
lower 50s.
$$
CAZ055-282215-
San Bernardino County Mountains-
Including the cities of Crestline, Lake Arrowhead, Big Bear City,
Big Bear Lake, Running Springs, and Wrightwood
200 AM PST Mon Nov 28 2022
...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO MIDNIGHT PST
TONIGHT...
.TODAY...Partly cloudy. Highs in the lower 40s above 6000 feet to
the upper 40s below 6000 feet. Areas of winds west 20 to 30 mph.
Gusts to 35 mph...becoming 50 mph this afternoon.
.TONIGHT...Partly cloudy with a slight chance of showers. Colder.
Lows in the upper 20s above 6000 feet to the mid 30s below
6000 feet. Snow level 6500 feet...becoming 6000 feet. Areas of
winds west 25 to 35 mph. Gusts to 55 mph...becoming 50 mph
overnight. Chance of precipitation 20 percent.
.TUESDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 30s above 6000 feet
to the mid 40s below 6000 feet. Areas of winds west 15 to 20 mph
with gusts to 35 mph in the morning becoming light.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 30s. Light
winds.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 40s above 6000 feet
to the lower 50s below 6000 feet. Areas of winds south 15 mph.
Gusts to 25 mph in the afternoon.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 30s.
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. A slight chance of showers in the
afternoon. Highs in the upper 30s above 6000 feet to the mid 40s
below 6000 feet. Snow level 6500 feet in the afternoon.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a slight chance of showers
in the evening, then partly cloudy with a chance of showers
overnight. Lows in the mid 30s. Snow level 6500 feet...becoming
7500 feet.
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning...becoming partly cloudy.
A chance of showers. Highs in the upper 30s above 6000 feet to
the mid 40s below 6000 feet. Snow level above 8000 feet...becoming
7500 feet in the afternoon.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy with a chance of showers. Lows in
the mid 30s. Snow level 7500 feet...becoming 7000 feet.
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy with a chance of showers. Highs in the
upper 30s above 6000 feet to the upper 40s below 6000 feet. Snow
level 7000 feet.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy with a slight chance of showers.
Lows in the mid 30s. Snow level 7500 feet...becoming 7000 feet.
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy with a slight chance of showers. Highs in
the mid 30s above 6000 feet to the mid 40s below 6000 feet. Snow
level 6500 feet...becoming 6000 feet in the afternoon.
$$
CAZ056-282215-
Riverside County Mountains-
Including the city of Idyllwild-Pine Cove
200 AM PST Mon Nov 28 2022
...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 8 AM PST TUESDAY...
.TODAY...Partly cloudy. Highs in the upper 40s. Areas of winds
west 15 to 20 mph with gusts to 35 mph...becoming 20 to 30 mph
with gusts to 50 mph this afternoon.
.TONIGHT...Partly cloudy with a slight chance of showers. Lows in
the mid 30s. Snow level 6500 feet. Areas of winds west 25 to
35 mph. Gusts to 60 mph...becoming 55 mph overnight. Chance of
precipitation 20 percent.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy in the morning...becoming mostly sunny.
Highs in the mid 40s. Areas of winds west 15 to 20 mph with gusts
to 35 mph becoming southeast with gusts to 25 mph in the
afternoon.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 30s. Areas of
winds east 15 mph. Gusts to 30 mph...becoming 25 mph overnight.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 40s. Areas of winds
southeast 15 mph with gusts to 25 mph in the morning becoming
light.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 30s.
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. Highs in the mid 40s.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. A slight chance of showers
overnight. Lows in the upper 30s. Snow level 7500 feet.
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers. Highs in the
mid 40s. Snow level above 8000 feet.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. A chance of showers, mainly in the
evening. Lows in the upper 30s. Snow level above 8000 feet...
becoming 7500 feet.
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy with a slight chance of showers. Highs
in the mid 40s. Snow level 7500 feet...becoming above 8000 feet
in the afternoon.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy with a slight chance of showers.
Lows in the upper 30s. Snow level above 8000 feet...becoming
7500 feet.
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy with a slight chance of showers. A slight
chance of snow showers in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 40s.
Snow level 7000 feet...becoming 6500 feet in the afternoon.
$$
CAZ058-282215-
San Diego County Mountains-
Including the cities of Julian and Pine Valley
200 AM PST Mon Nov 28 2022
...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 8 AM PST TUESDAY...
.TODAY...Partly cloudy. Highs around 50. Areas of winds southwest
15 to 25 mph with gusts to 45 mph...becoming west 25 to 35 mph
with gusts to 60 mph this afternoon.
.TONIGHT...Partly cloudy with a slight chance of showers in the
evening, then mostly cloudy with a chance of showers overnight.
Lows in the lower 40s. Areas of winds west 30 to 40 mph with
gusts to 65 mph. Chance of precipitation 30 percent.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy with a slight chance of showers in the
morning, then mostly sunny in the afternoon. Highs in the upper
40s. Areas of winds southwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts to 45 mph
becoming east 15 mph with gusts to 30 mph in the afternoon.
Chance of precipitation 20 percent.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 30s. Areas of
winds east 15 to 20 mph. Gusts to 35 mph...becoming 30 mph
overnight.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 50s. Areas of winds
east 15 mph with gusts to 25 mph in the morning becoming light.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 30s.
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. Highs in the upper 40s.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy in the evening, then partly
cloudy with a slight chance of showers overnight. Lows around 40.
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers. Highs around
50.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. A chance of showers, mainly in the
evening. Lows in the lower 40s.
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy with a slight chance of showers. Highs
in the lower 50s.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy with a slight chance of showers.
Lows in the lower 40s.
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy with a slight chance of showers. Highs in
the upper 40s.
$$
CAZ060-282215-
Apple and Lucerne Valleys-
Including the cities of Victorville, Hesperia, Apple Valley,
and Lucerne Valley
200 AM PST Mon Nov 28 2022
...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO MIDNIGHT PST
TONIGHT...
.TODAY...Partly cloudy this morning...becoming mostly sunny.
Patchy blowing dust this afternoon. Highs around 60. Areas of
winds west 20 to 30 mph. Gusts to 40 mph...becoming 50 mph this
afternoon.
.TONIGHT...Patchy blowing dust in the evening. Partly cloudy.
Lows in the upper 30s. Areas of winds west 20 to 30 mph. Gusts to
50 mph...becoming 45 mph overnight.
.TUESDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 50s. Areas of winds
northeast 15 to 20 mph. Gusts to 30 mph in the morning.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 30s. Light
winds.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 50s. Light winds.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 30s.
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. Highs in the mid 50s.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. A slight chance of showers in
the evening, then a chance of showers overnight. Lows around 40.
.FRIDAY...Partly cloudy with a chance of showers. Highs in the
mid 50s.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy with a chance of showers. Lows
around 40.
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy with a chance of showers. Highs in the
upper 50s.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy with a slight chance of showers.
Lows in the upper 30s.
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy with a slight chance of showers. Highs in
the mid 50s.
$$
CAZ065-282215-
San Gorgonio Pass Near Banning-
200 AM PST Mon Nov 28 2022
...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 8 AM PST TUESDAY...
.TODAY...Partly cloudy. Patchy blowing dust this afternoon. Highs
in the lower 60s through the pass to the upper 60s this northern
Coachella Valley. Areas of winds west 30 to 40 mph. Gusts to
50 mph...becoming 60 mph this afternoon.
.TONIGHT...Partly cloudy. Patchy blowing dust. Lows around 50.
Areas of winds west 30 to 40 mph with gusts to 60 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy in the morning...becoming mostly sunny.
Highs in the lower 60s. Areas of winds north 20 to 30 mph with
gusts to 45 mph becoming northeast 15 mph with gusts to 30 mph in
the afternoon.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 40s. Areas of
winds northeast 15 mph with gusts to 25 mph in the evening
becoming light.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 60s. Light winds.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 40s.
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. Highs in the lower 60s.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. A slight chance of showers
overnight. Lows around 50.
.FRIDAY...Partly cloudy with a chance of showers. Highs in the
lower 60s.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. A chance of showers, mainly in the
evening. Lows in the lower 50s.
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy with a slight chance of showers. Highs
in the mid 60s.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. A slight chance of showers in
the evening. Lows in the lower 50s.
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy with a slight chance of showers. Highs in
the lower 60s.
$$
CAZ061-282215-
Coachella Valley-
Including the cities of Indio, Palm Springs, Cathedral City,
Palm Desert, Palm Desert Country, La Quinta, and Coachella
200 AM PST Mon Nov 28 2022
...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 8 AM PST TUESDAY...
.TODAY...Partly cloudy. Highs in the upper 60s. Light winds
becoming southeast 15 mph with gusts to 30 mph this afternoon.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 40s. Areas of winds
northwest 15 to 20 mph. Gusts to 35 mph...becoming 30 mph
overnight.
.TUESDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 60s. Areas of winds
northwest 15 to 20 mph with gusts to 30 mph in the morning
becoming light.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 40s. Areas of
winds northeast 15 mph with gusts to 25 mph in the evening
becoming light.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 60s. Light winds.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 40s.
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. Highs in the mid 60s.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 40s.
.FRIDAY...Partly cloudy in the morning...becoming mostly cloudy.
A slight chance of showers. Highs in the upper 60s.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy with a slight chance of showers.
Lows around 50.
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy. A slight chance of showers in the
morning. Highs in the upper 60s.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 50s.
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. A slight chance of showers in the
morning. Highs in the upper 60s.
$$
CAZ062-282215-
San Diego County Deserts-
Including the city of Borrego Springs
200 AM PST Mon Nov 28 2022
...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 8 AM PST TUESDAY...
.TODAY...Partly cloudy. Patchy blowing dust this afternoon. Highs
around 70. Light winds becoming west 20 to 30 mph with gusts to
50 mph this afternoon.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Patchy blowing dust. Lows in the lower
50s. Areas of winds west 25 to 35 mph with gusts to 60 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 60s. Areas of winds
east 15 to 25 mph with gusts to 45 mph in the morning becoming
light.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 40s. Light
winds.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 60s. Light winds.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 40s.
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. Highs in the upper 60s.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows around 50.
.FRIDAY...Partly cloudy with a slight chance of showers. Highs in
the upper 60s.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy with a slight chance of showers.
Lows in the lower 50s.
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy with a slight chance of showers. Highs
in the upper 60s.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 50s.
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. A slight chance of showers in the
morning. Highs in the upper 60s.
$$
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SAN ANGELO, Texas (Concho Valley Homepage) 1:49 p.m. — Officers on the scene told CVHP they were originally dispatched for a minor hit-and-run between a yellow Bronco and a white sedan that originally occurred on Loop 306 that turned into two major collisions involving four cars.
The driver of the yellow Bronco chased the white sedan in an attempt to obtain its license plate and ran a red light where the yellow Bronco collided with the first vehicle which was a blue SUV. The collision caused the blue SUV to spin out and collide with a black Camero that had been traveling in the Southbound lanes of Knickerbocker.
The driver of the yellow Bronco has been cited for disregarding a red light and all three drivers were released by medics.
While SAPD was responding to the first collision, the driver of the white sedan was followed by a samaritan who reported the vehicle made it all the way to the airport before turning back around. The samaritan told officers that they saw the white sedan “weaving in and out of traffic” at high rates of speed when it left the roadway, crashing through an electrical pole near the train tracks on Knickerbocker.
The driver of the white sedan was handcuffed on the scene and transported in an ambulance. Charges for the driver of the white sedan are pending until further investigation.
SAN ANGELO, Texas (Concho Valley Homepage) 1:15 p.m. — Staff observed that at least four vehicles were involved between the two collisions. Multiple first responders have been called to the scene and because of debris and a downed electrical pole, the train tracks have been blocked. The driver of the white sedan appeared to be taken away in cuffs by an ambulance.
SAN ANGELO, Texas (Concho Valley Homepage) 12:58 p.m. — Two major collisions within minutes of each other have slowed traffic on Knickerbocker May 26, 2023.
According to staff on the scene, SAPD was responding to the first collision, when a second major collision occurred as a white four-door sedan blew through an intersection, destroying an electrical pole and coming to a stop in a ditch.
The San Angelo Police Department has asked drivers to avoid Valleyview Blvd. and Knickerbocker Road. Knickerbocker is down to one lane controlled by a police signal, and drivers are being directed to turn on Valleyview.
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MELBOURNE, Australia, Oct. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Telix Pharmaceuticals Limited (ASX: TLX, Telix, the Company) today announces that the Chinese National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) Center for Drug Evaluation (CDE) has approved an investigational new drug (IND) application to commence a pivotal Phase III registration study of TLX591-CDx (Kit for the preparation of 68Ga-PSMA-11), for the imaging of prostate cancer using Positron Emission Tomography (PET) that will bridge to the marketing authorisation granted to Illuccix® by the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
The IND application was submitted in partnership with Grand Pharmaceutical Group Limited (Grand Pharma), Telix's partner in the Greater China region. The bridging study is required to provide data obtained in a Chinese population to establish that the diagnostic efficacy of TLX591-CDx is equivalent in Chinese and Western populations. This study will enroll up to 110 patients with suspected recurrent prostate cancer and is anticipated to commence in Q1 2023. Positive data from this Phase III bridging study will support a future marketing authorisation application for TLX591-CDx (Illuccix) in China.
Dr David N Cade, CEO Telix Asia Pacific, said "Each year 115,000 Chinese men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer, which makes it the most rapidly rising cancer in terms of incidence and mortality in China. PSMA PET imaging has the potential to profoundly impact the management of this disease, enabling clinicians to detect prostate cancer right throughout the body. This new imaging modality is already recognised in leading clinical practice guidelines, and is being adopted as a standard of care in many parts of the world. We look forward to working closely with our partner Grand Pharma to bring this important product to market in China, where there is currently unmet medical need."
About Prostate Cancer in China
The Asia Pacific region comprises approximately one third of the world's male population and includes many nations whose populations are ageing or increasingly adopting a more affluent, "Western-style" lifestyle, the two main demographic trends driving increasing cancer incidence rates.
Consequently, the incidence of prostate cancer is increasing in many parts of the region.
In China, 115,000 men are diagnosed with prostate cancer each year, increasing by approximately 6% each year.1
In line with government policy supporting wider geographic access to nuclear medicine, the number of PET/CT cameras installed in China is forecast to reach 1,110 by the end of 2022, compared with 133 in 2010.2
About Telix Pharmaceuticals Limited
Telix is a biopharmaceutical company focused on the development and commercialisation of diagnostic and therapeutic radiopharmaceuticals. Telix is headquartered in Melbourne, Australia with international operations in the United States, Europe (Belgium and Switzerland), and Japan. Telix is developing a portfolio of clinical-stage products that aims to address significant unmet medical need in oncology and rare diseases. Telix is listed on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX: TLX). For more information visit www.telixpharma.com and follow Telix on Twitter (@TelixPharma) and LinkedIn.
Telix's lead product, gallium-68 (68Ga) gozetotide (also known as 68Ga PSMA-11) injection, has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA),3 and by the Australian Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA),4 and by Health Canada.5
Telix Investor Relations
Ms. Kyahn Williamson
Telix Pharmaceuticals Limited
SVP Corporate Communications and Investor Relations
Email: kyahn.williamson@telixpharma.com
This announcement has been authorised for release by the disclosure committee of Telix Pharmaceuticals Limited.
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This announcement is not intended as promotion or advertising directed to any healthcare professional or other audience in any country worldwide (including Australia, United States and the United Kingdom). This announcement may include forward-looking statements that relate to anticipated future events, financial performance, plans, strategies or business developments. Forward-looking statements can generally be identified by the use of words such as "may", "expect", "intend", "plan", "estimate", "anticipate", "outlook", "forecast" and "guidance", or other similar words. Forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause our actual results, levels of activity, performance or achievements to differ materially from any future results, levels of activity, performance or achievements expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are based on the Company's good-faith assumptions as to the financial, market, regulatory and other risks and considerations that exist and affect the Company's business and operations in the future and there can be no assurance that any of the assumptions will prove to be correct. In the context of Telix's business, forward-looking statements may include, but are not limited to, statements about: the initiation, timing, progress and results of Telix's preclinical and clinical studies, and Telix's research and development programs; Telix's ability to advance product candidates into, enrol and successfully complete, clinical studies, including multi-national clinical trials; the timing or likelihood of regulatory filings and approvals, manufacturing activities and product marketing activities; the commercialisation of Telix's product candidates, if or when they have been approved; estimates of Telix's expenses, future revenues and capital requirements; Telix's financial performance; developments relating to Telix's competitors and industry; and the pricing and reimbursement of Telix's product candidates, if and after they have been approved. Telix's actual results, performance or achievements may be materially different from those which may be expressed or implied by such statements, and the differences may be adverse. Accordingly, you should not place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements. You should read this announcement together with our risk factors, as disclosed in our most recently filed reports with the ASX or on our website.
To the maximum extent permitted by law, Telix disclaims any obligation or undertaking to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements contained in this announcement, whether as a result of new information, future developments or a change in expectations or assumptions.
The Telix Pharmaceuticals and the Illuccix name and logo are trademarks of Telix Pharmaceuticals Limited and its affiliates – all rights reserved.
1 Ye Dingwei et al. Lancet Oncology, 2022.
2 Goetz Partners research 2020.
3 ASX disclosure 20 December 2021.
4 ASX disclosure 2 November 2021.
5 ASX disclosure 14 October 2022.
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Good morning and welcome to The Climate 202, where we apparently cover “climate psoriasis,” according to Autocorrect.
Florida Republicans support drilling — just not off their own coast
Last week, Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) took to the House floor with an unusual request: He asked his colleagues to block oil drilling off the coast of his home state.
“Offshore drilling is broadly opposed by coastal communities in these areas, by local governments,” said Gaetz, a conservative who has clashed with House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.).
The request was unusual because Gaetz — and most other Republicans on Capitol Hill — have generally supported drilling on federal lands and waters. Indeed, GOP lawmakers have spent the past two years blasting President Biden for limiting U.S. fossil fuel production to fight climate change.
But in Florida, politicians of both parties have long opposed drilling off the coasts, saying it could jeopardize military activities in the eastern Gulf of Mexico and harm the state’s tourism industry, which was devastated by the Deepwater Horizon oil spill.
Environmentalists have accused Republicans from Florida of hypocrisy, saying they’re using NIMBYism — “not in my backyard” sentiments — to block drilling that they would support someplace else.
“When it comes to getting real about the climate crisis and moving beyond NIMBYism, what we really need to be looking at is ways to phase out drilling in all U.S. waters,” said Hunter Miller, the senior field representative for Florida at Oceana, a conservation group.
However, Gaetz and other GOP lawmakers from Florida insist their positions are not in conflict. They note the state is home to the 120,000-square-mile Gulf Test Range, which the military uses for munitions testing and training activities.
“The Gulf of Mexico test range is the only place in the world where we do live-fire, over-sea munitions testing,” Gaetz said in an interview Monday.
“It is a terrible idea to shoot experimental missiles over oil rigs,” he added.
(Don’t) drill, baby, drill
Gaetz was speaking on the floor last week during the debate over the Strategic Production Response Act, a GOP bill that would bar Biden from releasing oil from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve unless he opens up more federal lands to oil and gas leasing.
- Gaetz offered an amendment to the bill, which the House adopted, aimed at maintaining a 10-year moratorium on oil and gas leasing off the coasts of Florida, Georgia and South Carolina.
- President Donald Trump announced the moratorium in 2020 during a campaign appearance in Jupiter, Fla., reversing an earlier pledge to open those waters to oil exploration.
Meanwhile, Rep. Mike Waltz (R-Fla.) last week reintroduced the Florida Shores Protection and Fairness Act, which would similarly enshrine the Trump-era drilling moratorium in law.
- The measure is backed by Gaetz and fellow Florida Republican Reps. John Rutherford, Neal Dunn, Maria Elvira Salazar, Carlos A. Gimenez, Brian Mast, Bill Posey and Mario Diaz-Balart.
- On the other side of the Capitol, Sens. Rick Scott and Marco Rubio, both Florida Republicans, have co-sponsored the measure in that chamber.
‘The people … don’t want it'
Scott is no stranger to this issue: When he was governor of Florida, he helped persuade Ryan Zinke, the interior secretary, to reverse the Trump administration’s earlier pledge to open more of America’s coast to drilling to foster “energy independence.”
In an interview Monday, Scott noted that offshore drilling is deeply unpopular among his constituents, with more than 60 percent of Florida voters supporting a constitutional amendment that banned the practice in 2018.
“The people in Florida don’t want it,” Scott said. “We’ve got to protect the coastline. We’re a big tourism state, and the oil spill in 2010 was devastating to our state’s economy.”
When asked why he backs drilling elsewhere, Scott replied, “People can decide that for their states.”
Miller of Oceana said he welcomed such sentiments — to a certain extent.
“We of course applaud efforts to protect our oceans from offshore drilling,” he said. “But we would caution our Florida delegation to support other communities that have really well-documented opposition to drilling, as well.”
Agency alert
EPA may have dealt ‘final nail in the coffin’ to Alaska’s Pebble Mine
The Environmental Protection Agency on Tuesday announced that it has used the Clean Water Act to block a controversial gold-and-copper mine in Alaska’s Bristol Bay watershed, one of the world’s largest salmon spawning grounds, Timothy Puko reports for The Washington Post.
The agency said it vetoed the project, known as the Pebble Mine, because it determined that mining discharge would cause unacceptable damage to the region’s fisheries. Environmentalists, congressional Democrats and Alaska Native groups cheered the decision and declared the project to be history.
“This is the final nail in the coffin for the Pebble Mine,” said Sen. Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.), adding that the mine “would have devastated Bristol Bay salmon” and the thousands of families that depend on that fishery.
Pebble Limited Partnership, the U.S. subsidiary of the Canadian company behind the Pebble Mine, slammed the move and signaled a future legal challenge.
“This preemptive action against Pebble is not supported legally, technically, or environmentally," John Shively, the partnership’s chief executive, said in a statement. “As such, the next step will likely be to take legal action to fight this injustice.”
Pressure points
California is at odds with 6 other states in Colorado River negotiations
Six Western states that rely on the Colorado River on Monday agreed on a model to dramatically cut their water usage, Felicia Fonseca and Suman Naishadham report for the Associated Press.
But California, the largest user of water in the Colorado River Basin, was the lone holdout. Officials said the Golden State would release its own proposal.
The rift comes amid bitter months-long negotiations between the seven states over how to cut water consumption by 2 to 4 million acre-feet — up to a third of the river’s annual average flow — as directed last year by the Interior Department’s Bureau of Reclamation.
After missing a mid-August deadline set by Reclamation, the states regrouped to reach consensus by the end of this month. If they fail to agree on dramatic cuts, water levels in the nation’s largest reservoirs — Lake Powell and Lake Mead — could be too low to flow through hydroelectric dams and generate power.
New Jersey to offer first-ever credits for low-carbon concrete
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy (D) on Monday signed a bill that gives companies tax credits for making concrete with lower carbon emissions, becoming the first state to offer such incentives, Stephen Lee reports for Bloomberg Tax.
Under the law, concrete makers in New Jersey can receive a credit of up to 5 percent of a project’s total concrete cost if they deliver low-carbon materials. Companies that deliver concrete using carbon capture, utilization and storage technology can receive a tax credit of up to 3 percent of a project’s total concrete cost.
Concrete is responsible for roughly 7 percent of carbon emissions globally, according to the clean-energy research group BloombergNEF. Most of its emissions come from making cement, a highly energy-intensive process in which clay and limestone are heated to more than 2,500 degrees Fahrenheit to turn them into a binding agent for sand, gravel or other coarse materials.
“This is an example of a win-win,” said Ed Potosnak, executive director of the New Jersey League of Conservation Voters. “It’s good for the environment and good for business by positioning New Jersey at the forefront of a growing low-carbon concrete industry.”
In the atmosphere
- Will Steffen, pioneering scientist who fought climate denialism, dies at 75 — Rachel Pannett for the Post
- Brazilians and dolphins work together to catch fish. Maybe not for long. — Andrew Jeong for the Post
- ‘Recession Resilient’ climate start-ups shine in tech downturn — Erin Griffith for the New York Times
- Turmoil and turnover plague Audubon — Robin Bravender for E&E News
- Republican governors call on Biden to delay implementation of clean water rule — Zack Budryk for the Hill
Viral
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SHARM EL-SHEIKH, Egypt (AP) — It’s a desert, where little grows. It’s a climate conference, where water is scarce inside buildings and out, lines are long, tempers are short, meetings go late and above all progress comes in one-drop drips.
Yet hope springs forth in the strangest places.
Not in the naïve new face, but in the hearts and minds of veteran activists and officials, who have gone through this frustrating sleep-depriving exercise, not once or twice but numerous times.
And it blooms in a odd metal “tree” sculpture in a center square here at the United Nations climate summit in Egypt. People write their hopes on green paper leaves.
“Hope is the only meaning (sic) that makes us ALIVE!” Mohamed Ageez, an Egyptian youth activist wrote.
Former U.S. Vice President Al Gore looks at more than 30 years of climate change efforts and sees hope in progress and change. United Nations Environment Programme Director Inger Andersen and The Nature Conservancy Chief Scientist Katharine Hayhoe see it in all the people in the halls working hard.
And Christiana Figueres, the former U.N. climate secretary who helped forge the 2015 Paris agreement and then started a non-profit called Climate Optimism, sees hope not as a noun but an action verb.
“Hope is a verb with its sleeves rolled up,” Figueres told The Associated Press, quoting poet David Orr. “I think of hope and optimism as being very active and in fact being precisely the reason why we roll up our sleeves.”
Asked how he doesn’t despair after seeing heat-trapping emissions rising year after, Gore told the AP: “Despair is a big word. You know, they used to say denial ain’t just a river in Egypt. Here we are in Egypt and despair ain’t just a tire in the trunk. It’s a real factor. But we also have the basis for hope.”
He pointed to several political wins this year.
“In August, the U.S. passed the biggest climate legislation in history,” Gore said. “In September, the people of Australia made a historic change and agreed to become part of the leadership in the world toward renewable energy. And then in October, just days ago, the people of Brazil made a decision to stop destroying the Amazon and start fighting the climate crisis.”
“When people feel vulnerable to climate despair, I urge them to look at the real progress that is being made.”
Whenever United Nations environment chief Andersen feels down in these meetings she takes note of what’s happening all around her in the pavilions and offices: “In these halls, you will see people huddling over solutions over networking, saying ‘Here’s what we did. Maybe you can do that’.”
Climate scientist Hayhoe finds hope in the same place.
“So when people say it was a complete failure and there’s no hope, I say, just look around at every single face here,” Hayhoe said. “There are tens of thousands of faces here, and every single one of them just about wants to change the world.”
That tree of hope?
Gone.
It’s been moved away from negotiations to the “green zone,” far away from negotiators.
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SAN DIEGO , May 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Charlotte Barone is a trial lawyer who has spent her entire career fighting for Plaintiffs and litigating catastrophic personal injury cases. She has represented clients in a variety of cases, ranging from wrongful death, to products liability, government tort claims, slip and fall, trip and fall, and car and motorcycle accidents. She zealously advocates for her clients throughout the litigation process and all the way through trial, and she has recovered millions of dollars in settlements and verdicts. Charlotte has recently been recognized as a 2023 Super Lawyers Rising Star.
After growing up in New Jersey, she spent the first part of her life performing all over the country as a professional singer and actress. She spent a decade in Las Vegas performing on the Vegas Strip and doing television work before moving to San Diego and pursuing her legal career.
When Charlotte is not in the courtroom, you will find her spending time with her wonderful husband and two beautiful French Bulldogs, Bella & Lola. A former fitness competitor, you will also find her in the gym at least five days a week. Charlotte also proudly coaches the California Western School of Law Trial Team.
Above all, Charlotte has a strong faith. She is a member of the beautiful Rock Church in Point Loma, and she attributes everything in her life to God.
"Charlotte is already one of the finest personal injury lawyers in California. She has learned from and worked with some of the very best and she has both the skills and mindset to become an absolute super star. I am beyond thrilled to welcome her to our team." -John Gomez | Founder
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(KTLA) – A person riding a horse through traffic and refusing to stop for police was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence following a brief pursuit in Southern California, the Whittier Police Department said.
The strange chase was described by the department on social media.
Police say the horseback rider was “galloping through traffic” and refusing to “pull the horse over.”
Police followed the person and horse, until eventually the rider surrendered and was taken into custody. The unidentified rider was expected to be charged with driving under the influence.
California Vehicle Code states that people riding an animal on state roadways are “subject to all of the duties applicable to the driver of a vehicle … except those provisions which by their very nature can have no application.” That means the legal blood alcohol limit (BAC) – whether on horseback or behind the wheel – would be the same at 0.08%.
The horse was taken to the Whittier Police Station where it “received lots of love” from the station employees, police said. | https://www.kron4.com/news/national/horseback-rider-arrested-on-suspicion-of-dui-in-california/ | 2022-10-16 17:01:24 | 0 | https://www.kron4.com/news/national/horseback-rider-arrested-on-suspicion-of-dui-in-california/ |
CLEVELAND (AP) — Kent State’s Sean Lewis is leaving the school after five seasons to become new Colorado coach Deion Sanders’ offensive coordinator, a person familiar with the hiring told The Associated Press on Monday night.
Lewis will be the first prominent hire by Sanders, according to the person who spoke on condition of anonymity because the deal is still being finalized.
Lewis was college football’s youngest coach when he took over the Golden Flashes in 2018. Known for his wide-open offensive attack, the 36-year-old Lewis went 24–31 at Kent State, leading the program to bowl appearances in 2019 and 2021.
ESPN was first to report Lewis’ departure for Colorado, which hired Sanders away from Jackson State on Saturday.
Sanders is 27-5 in three seasons at Jackson State. The Hall of Fame cornerback will coach the Tigers in the Celebration Bowl on Dec. 17 before getting to work full-time on turning around a Colorado team that went 1-11 this season.
Lewis took over a Kent State program in shambles and built it into a consistent winner inside the Mid-American Conference. His teams played an up-tempo offensive system, and he dubbed the team’s culture as “Flash Fast.”
It’s not yet known who will replace Lewis at Kent State, which went 5-7 this season but gave No. 1 Georgia a scare before losing 39-22.
Lewis was also a candidate for Cincinnati’s opening filled by former Louisville coach Scott Satterfield.
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AP College Football Writer Ralph Russo contributed to this report.
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Legislative resolution honors former state Sen. Keener
Staff Reports
Friends and colleagues gathered Friday in the courtroom of Etowah County Circuit Judge William Ogletree for the presentation of a legislative resolution honoring former state senator and longtime local attorney Larry Keener.
Keener died April 14 at age 78. He was twice elected to the Alabama Senate and served from 1979 to 1983. He was a driving force in the construction of the Interstate 759 bridge across the Coosa River, which in 2002 was named by the Legislature in his honor.
The resolution was introduced by state Rep. Craig Lipscomb, R-Gadsden, and reflects Keener's accomplishments.
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Russia will extend Ukraine grain deal for 60 days — not 120
By EDITH M. LEDERER
Associated Press
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — On the eve of the expiration of a deal enabling Ukraine to export grain, the United Nations’ humanitarian chief called its extension crucial to ensuring global food supplies and keeping prices from spiraling. Russia’s U.N. ambassador reiterated that Moscow is ready to extend the deal – but only for 60 days, just half the 120 days in the agreement. Russian envoy Vassily Nebenzia’s briefing to the U.N. Security Council Friday reinforced the Kremlin’s insistence on reducing the duration of the deal to hold out for changes on how the package is working. Nebenzia says the U.N. has failed to enable shipments of Russian fertilizer and sanctions should be lifted. | https://kion546.com/news/ap-national-news/2023/03/17/russia-will-extend-ukraine-grain-deal-for-60-days-not-120-2/ | 2023-03-18 03:08:49 | 0 | https://kion546.com/news/ap-national-news/2023/03/17/russia-will-extend-ukraine-grain-deal-for-60-days-not-120-2/ |
Leading fertility treatment network adds experienced marketing executive to support expansion plans and growing demand for best-in-class fertility care
DENVER, June 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- CCRM Fertility, a pioneer in fertility science, research and treatment, announced the appointment of Robyn Mermelstein to the executive team as Chief Marketing Officer (CMO), effective immediately. Mermelstein will oversee the strategy, development and execution of CCRM Fertility's marketing.
"Our commitment to high-quality fertility care and expertise spans from our highly skilled physicians to our executive leadership team and beyond," said Jon Pardew, president and CEO of CCRM Fertility. "Robyn's extensive experience as a marketing leader combined with her passion for quality patient care will undoubtedly lead CCRM Fertility through an era of excellence and innovation. Adding her to our team will be instrumental to our success as the fertility treatment market continues to expand."
Mermelstein brings 20 years of experience in marketing and communications to CCRM Fertility. She most recently served as CMO at PM Pediatric Care, the largest pediatric healthcare brand in the United States where she was responsible for marketing over 80 pediatric urgent care locations, behavioral health and school health services. Prior to PM Pediatric Care, Mermelstein was Vice President of Marketing at Babyganics, where she led the global marketing strategy. Mermelstein holds an M.A. from Fashion Institute of Technology and a B.A. from the University of Pittsburgh.
"Transitioning from pediatric healthcare to reproductive healthcare is a natural next step for me," says Mermelstein. "The global fertility industry is growing exponentially and as pioneers in the space, with an exceptional team of experts, CCRM Fertility's future is ripe with possibility. I look forward to applying my background in healthcare and in marketing to parents to help families of all kinds grow."
About CCRM Fertility
CCRM Fertility is a pioneer in fertility treatment, research, and science. Founded by Dr. William Schoolcraft 35 years ago, CCRM Fertility specializes in the most advanced fertility treatments, with deep expertise in IVF, fertility testing, egg freezing, preimplantation genetic testing, third party reproduction and egg donation. CCRM Fertility leverages its own data and a dedicated team of in-house reproductive endocrinologists, embryologists, and geneticists to deliver industry-leading outcomes. CCRM Fertility has 26 locations in North America serving patients in 11 major metropolitan areas, including Atlanta, Boston, Dallas-Fort Worth, Denver, Houston, New York, Northern Virginia, Minneapolis, Orange County, San Francisco Bay Area, and Toronto. For more information, visit www.ccrmivf.com.
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CALGARY, AB, Nov. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Vitruvi™ Software received a Companies-to-Watch award as part of the 2022 Deloitte Technology Fast 50™ program. Celebrating its 25th anniversary, the award recognizes the nation's fastest growing companies based on their revenue growth percentage.
Vitruvi's CEO, Bryan McIver, credits the company's world class product development talent combined with Calgary's deep construction roots and a highly effective board and visionary strategic investor with the company's early-stage success. McIver said, "Building technology to disrupt the least digitized industry on the planet was a daunting challenge in the early years. It's been rewarding to see the team's success on the international stage, and I'm pleased for the recognition they are now receiving here at home in Canada."
The Companies-to-watch category is a ranking of Canadian technology companies with the potential to be future Technology Fast 50™ candidates by their revenue growth percentage over their last three years of operation. The winners of this year's companies to watch category must have a minimum of $50 thousand in 2019.
"Congratulations to this year's Companies-to-Watch winners," commented Anders McKenzie, partner and national leader for the Technology Fast 50 program at Deloitte Canada. "These companies have demonstrated promising growth trajectories and an exemplary ability to seize opportunities even in the face of a challenging economic context. This sets them apart as members of an emerging cohort of tech leaders in Canada. We look forward to keeping an eye on their progress in the months and years to come."
The Deloitte Technology Fast 50 program is Canada's pre-eminent technology awards program. Celebrating its 25th anniversary, the program recognizes business growth, innovation, and entrepreneurship in four distinct categories: Technology Fast 50 ranking, Enterprise Fast 15, Clean Technology, and Companies-to-Watch. The program also recognizes companies within the North American Technology Fast 500 ranking, identifying thriving technology companies in the United States and Canada. The 2022 program sponsors include Deloitte, RBCx, Osler, EDC, CBRE, Vector Institute, Council of Canadian Innovators (CCI), Clarity Recruitment, Lafond, and TMX. For further information, visit www.fast50.ca.
Vitruvi is an innovative construction management software that allows you to efficiently manage every aspect of your telecommunications or utility infrastructure construction project. It's a single, end-to-end, GIS-based platform that connects everyone, seamlessly, for unmatched project control and collaboration. Vitruvi's best-in-class functionality spans the entire project build: from scoping & planning through to reporting & close-out. Build smarter & deploy faster with Vitruvi™. To learn more, visit www.vitruvisoftware.com.
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SDSU women edge Mississippi State at Frost Arena
Jacks beat Bulldogs 63-62 in Brookings
Published: Nov. 14, 2022 at 11:01 PM CST|Updated: 1 hour ago
BROOKINGS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) -The 23rd-ranked SDSU women built double-digit leads over Mississippi State only to have the Bulldogs continue to rally and make a great game Monday night at Frost Arena. Myah Selland’s 18 points and 10 rebounds paced the way in a 63-62 win for the Jackrabbits. Haleigh Timmer was the only other player in double figures with 11 points for the (2-1) Jackrabbits. They play the first of 3 games in The Bahamas Saturday against UCLA in the Battle 4 Atlantis Tournament.
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