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NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) — One fan in the crowd at Sunday's Elton John show at Nissan Stadium in Nashville went for more than just the music. Heart transplant recipient Steve Hilfiker went to promote organ donation.
"There are thousands of people dying because they're waiting for an organ and there's no reason to not be an organ donor," said Steve Hilfiker.
In 2020, Hilfiker was put on life support. His rare heart condition, cardiac sarcoidosis, was taking over. Hilfiker became one of the fortunate ones. He received a heart from a man named Daniel Ray French who was a perfect match.
After his transplant, Hilfiker decided to devote his life to promoting organ donation.
Nothing, not even a hurricane, would stop him.
Hilfiker is from Fort Myers, Florida. His hometown was just rocked by a Category 4 Hurricane.
"Our beach is gone. We were about 10 miles away from the eye wall. It was a harrowing day. The community was devastated," Hilfiker said.
Despite the devastation, Hilfiker kept his plans to come to Nashville to advocate for organ donation. He planned to do so from the second row of Elton John's concert. In a bright red shirt and holding a sign, he's championed organ donation at six Elton John shows so far.
"People approach us and say, 'we saw you on the news, Instagram, Facebook.' They come up and Elton John fans are really getting behind our mission for organ donation," he said.
Recently, Hilfiker started bringing his organ donor's sister, Vannessa Blais, to the concerts.
"I'm just glad that it went to a deserving person who is doing wonderful things," said Blais. "And to see what we're doing together — words can't describe how wonderful it is, how amazing it is."
In addition to spreading awareness at Elton John concerts for The Daniel Foundation/FODASA (Foundation for Organ Donation and Sarcoidosis Awareness), Hilfiker is also working on legislation in Florida that would increase cardiac sarcoidosis research and he's also working on a documentary to promote organ donation.
You can sign up to become an organ donor on Hilfiker's website in honor of his organ donor Daniel.
This article was written by Hannah McDonald for WTVF. | https://www.kgun9.com/news/national/fort-myers-promotes-organ-donation-from-the-second-row-of-elton-john-concert-despite-hurricane | 2022-10-03 14:32:38 | 1 | https://www.kgun9.com/news/national/fort-myers-promotes-organ-donation-from-the-second-row-of-elton-john-concert-despite-hurricane |
(iSeeCars) — You may have come across the term “car lien” while shopping for a car or trying to secure an auto loan. So what is a car lien and what role does it play in the car buying process? We have the important answers.
What is a Car Lien?
A car lien is a contract that gives the lienholder the legal right to a vehicle until the borrower pays off the loan in full. All vehicles that are financed have liens on them. That means that if you take out a loan for a vehicle, your creditor is the legal owner of the vehicle and is entitled to repossess the car if you default on your loan payments. In other words, a car lien is an insurance policy for an auto loan lender so they aren’t responsible for payments if the borrower fails to pay for their vehicle. Liens can be placed on both new cars and used cars.
Who Is the Lien Holder for a Car?
An auto loan lender is typically the lienholder on your car, and in most states is in possession of the vehicle’s title. The lender will usually file the lien with the state’s department of motor vehicles.
How Do I Obtain My Car Title After Paying Off My Loan?
When your auto loan is paid off in full, the lienholder is required to contact your state Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) either electronically or by required paperwork. What happens next varies by state. Some states will automatically mail you your car title once your loan is paid in full. In other states, your financial institution will send you a lien release with documentation that the loan has been paid off. You will then have to visit the DMV to get your vehicle title and become the registered owner of the vehicle.
You can learn more about your state’s process by visiting your state DMV’s website.
Does Having a Lien on Your Car Affect Car Insurance?
Your car’s lien holder will likely require you to obtain certain auto insurance coverage in order to protect the creditor if the vehicle is in an accident, damaged, or stolen. Your lienholder may also appear on your vehicle’s insurance policy. After your loan is paid off, comprehensive coverage and collision coverage are likely optional and the lien holder can be removed from your policy.
Can I Buy a Car with a Lien?
If the car’s seller is unable to pay off their loan, they can sell the car while it still has a lien. If you’re considering purchasing a car with a lien through a private party, you’ll want to make sure that the lien is removed before you become the new owner. You can work directly with the lienholder to determine the payoff amount for the car, and you can either pay by cash or secure a loan through a lender. If you’re taking out a loan, your lender will complete the process of paying off the lien holder, and a loan for the vehicle will be placed in your name.
How Do I Sell a Car with a Lien?
If you want to sell your car with a lien, you should first contact your lienholder for the loan payoff amount. Your lienholder can also guide you through the process of selling your car to a private seller. When making a private sale, you’ll need to either pay off your loan prior to selling, or find a buyer who will pay off your car loan for you.
Because it might be difficult to find someone willing to pay off your loan, trading your car in at the dealership might be the easiest option. However, you won’t likely get as much money as you would get through a private sale. Dealers might pay off your loan as part of the vehicle trade-in process as well as handle the title transfer process. Beware that your trade-in amount might be less than what you owe if you’re upside down on your loan (i.e. owe more money on the loan than the car is worth). If this is the case, you will have to pay the difference between your trade-in value and the amount that you owe.
What is an Electronic Lien?
The Electronic Lien and Title System is a paperless Title program that allows the Registry of Motor Vehicles and lienholders to electronically exchange title information.
What is a Mechanic’s Lien?
In some states, a mechanic can place a lien on your vehicle if you are unable to pay for maintenance or repair work within a certain amount of time. Depending on your state, an unpaid mechanic’s lien gives the lienholder the right to sell your car at auction. Paying for your repairs is the only way to keep you from losing your car if a mechanic’s lien has been placed.
How to Tell if a Car Has a Lien?
If you’re buying a used car from a private party, you should always check its lien status. Here’s how to find out:
- Run a Comprehensive VIN Search: Services like the iSeeCars free VIN check let you enter your vehicle identification number or VIN. The VIN check will provide a comprehensive analysis of the vehicle including title/lien information when provided by the state’s DMV.
- Get a vehicle history report: A vehicle history report can provide a vehicle’s lien history. The iSeeCars VIN check also links to a CARFAX or Autocheck report, sometimes free of charge.
Bottom Line
If a vehicle is financed, it will have a lien on it until it is paid off in full. If you’re the owner of a financed vehicle, it’s important to know who the lienholder is and what the insurance requirements are. If you’re selling the vehicle before it’s paid off, make sure you know which steps you need to take. Always make sure to check if a vehicle has a lien if you’re purchasing from a private seller. If the vehicle does have a lien, contact the lender to find out how to complete the car title transfer process.
More from iSeeCars:
- What is a Salvage Title?
- Buying a Car Out of State: What You Should Know
- What to Look for When Buying a Used Car
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NuVasive Announces Second Quarter 2022 Financial Results
Published: Aug. 3, 2022 at 4:05 PM EDT|Updated: 40 minutes ago
–Strong year-over-year net sales growth, driven by new product introductions–
–Company reiterates full-year guidance range for reported year-over-year net sales growth of 6%–8%–
–Company updates full-year guidance range for GAAP diluted EPS; maintains prior non-GAAP diluted EPS range provided May 4, 2022–
SAN DIEGO, Aug. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- NuVasive, Inc. (NASDAQ: NUVA), the leader in spine technology innovation, focused on transforming spine surgery with minimally disruptive, procedurally integrated solutions, today announced financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2022.
Second Quarter 2022
Net sales were $310.5 million, a 5.3% increase as reported and a 7.8% increase on a constant currency basis, compared to the prior year period;
GAAP operating margin of 10.7%; Non-GAAP operating margin of 13.0%; and
GAAP diluted loss per share of ($0.02); Non-GAAP diluted earnings per share of $0.47.
"We are encouraged by our top-line growth in the second quarter, driven by procedure volumes, new product introductions, and continued global execution of our growth strategies," said Chris Barry, chief executive officer of NuVasive. "As surgeons look for differentiated technologies to enable more intelligent surgery, our C360 portfolio, X360 portfolio and Pulse platform will continue to support our innovation strategy. While we are experiencing the macro environmental pressures that face many companies, we remain focused on our commitment to deliver value to all stakeholders—most importantly, to change the lives of more patients around the world."
Second Quarter 2022 Results NuVasive reported total net sales of $310.5 million, a 5.3% increase as reported and a 7.8% increase on a constant currency basis, compared to $294.8 million in the prior year period. Second quarter 2022 total net sales were driven by the 2021 commercial launches of the Simplify Cervical Disc and the Pulse platform, as well as higher procedure volume in the U.S. and strong international performance.
For the second quarter of 2022, GAAP gross profit was $224.7 million, compared to $216.5 million in the prior year period. GAAP gross margin was 72.4%, compared to 73.4% in the prior year period. On a non-GAAP basis, gross profit was $224.7 million, compared to $217.1 million in the prior year period. Non-GAAP gross margin was 72.4%, compared to 73.6% in the prior year period.
The Company reported GAAP net loss of ($0.9) million, or diluted loss per share of ($0.02), compared to GAAP net income of $1.8 million, or diluted earnings per share of $0.03 in the prior year period. On a non-GAAP basis, the Company reported net income of $24.8 million, or diluted earnings per share of $0.47, compared to non-GAAP net income of $31.2 million, or diluted earnings per share of $0.60 in the prior year period.
Cash and cash equivalents were $226.0 million as of June 30, 2022.
Full-year 2022 Financial Guidance Based on the Company's strong performance for the six months ended June 30, 2022, the Company reiterated its full-year guidance range for reported net sales growth. Based on updated expectations for foreign currency exchange rates, the Company revised its guidance range for constant currency net sales growth, as well as for GAAP operating margin, as shown in the table below. In addition, the Company updated its full-year guidance range for GAAP diluted EPS and maintained its prior non-GAAP diluted EPS range provided on May 4, 2022.
A full reconciliation of GAAP to non-GAAP financial measures can be found in the tables of this press release and in the Investor Relations section of our website.
Conference Call and Webcast NuVasive will hold a conference call on Wednesday, August 3, 2022, at 4:30 p.m. ET / 1:30 p.m. PT to discuss the results of its financial performance for the second quarter 2022. The dial-in numbers are 1-877-407-9039 for domestic callers and 1-201-689-8470 for international callers. A live webcast of the conference call and supplemental financial information of our second quarter 2022 results will be available on the Investor Relations page of our website at www.nuvasive.com. An audio replay of the call will be available until August 10, 2022. The replay dial-in numbers are 1-844-512-2921 for domestic callers and 1-412-317-6671 for international callers. Please use pin number: 13731013. In addition, the webcast will be archived on NuVasive's website.
About NuVasive NuVasive, Inc. (NASDAQ: NUVA) is the leader in spine technology innovation, with a mission to transform surgery, advance care, and change lives. The Company's less-invasive, procedurally integrated surgical solutions are designed to deliver reproducible and clinically proven outcomes. The Company's comprehensive procedural portfolio includes surgical access instruments, spinal implants, fixation systems, biologics, software for surgical planning, navigation and imaging solutions, magnetically adjustable implant systems for spine and orthopedics, and intraoperative neuromonitoring technology and service offerings. With more than $1 billion in net sales, NuVasive operates in more than 50 countries serving surgeons, hospitals, and patients. For more information, please visit www.nuvasive.com.
Reconciliation of GAAP to Non-GAAP Information Management uses certain non-GAAP financial measures such as non-GAAP gross profit, non-GAAP gross margin, non-GAAP operating expenses, non-GAAP operating margin, non-GAAP net income (loss), and non-GAAP diluted earnings (loss) per share. These non-GAAP financial measures exclude amortization of intangible assets, business transition costs, purchased in-process research and development, one-time restructuring charges, non-cash purchase accounting adjustments, inventory charges associated with product withdrawals, certain foreign currency impacts and related items in connection with acquisitions, investments and divestitures, certain litigation expenses and settlements, certain European medical device regulation costs, gains and losses from strategic investments, gains and losses from changes in fair value of derivatives, non-cash interest expense (excluding debt issuance cost) and other significant one-time items. Management also uses certain non-GAAP measures which are intended to exclude the impact of foreign exchange currency fluctuations. The measure constant currency utilizes an exchange rate that eliminates fluctuations when calculating financial performance numbers. The Company also uses measures such as free cash flow, which represents cash flow from operations less cash used in the acquisition and disposition of capital. Additionally, the Company uses an adjusted EBITDA measure which represents earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization and excludes the impact of stock-based compensation, business transition costs, purchased in-process research and development, one-time restructuring charges, non-cash purchase accounting adjustments, inventory charges associated with product withdrawals, certain foreign currency impacts and related items in connection with acquisitions, investments and divestitures, certain litigation expenses and settlements, certain European medical device regulation costs, gains and losses on strategic investments, gains and losses from changes in fair value of derivatives and other significant one-time items.
Management calculates the non-GAAP financial measures provided in this earnings release excluding these costs and uses these non-GAAP financial measures to enable it to further and more consistently analyze the period-to-period financial performance of its core business operations. Management believes that providing investors with these non-GAAP measures gives them additional information to enable them to assess, in the same way management assesses, the Company's current and future continuing operations. These non-GAAP measures are not in accordance with, or an alternative for, GAAP, and may be different from non-GAAP measures used by other companies. Set forth below in the financial tables accompanying this press release are reconciliations of the non-GAAP financial measures to the most directly comparable GAAP financial measure.
Forward-Looking Statements NuVasive cautions you that statements included in this news release or made on the investor conference call referenced herein that are not a description of historical facts are forward-looking statements that involve risks, uncertainties, assumptions and other factors which, if they do not materialize or prove correct, could cause NuVasive's results to differ materially from historical results or those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. In addition, this news release contains selected financial results from the second quarter 2022, as well as projections for 2022 financial guidance and expectations regarding longer-term financial performance. The Company's results for the second quarter of 2022 are prior to the completion of review and audit procedures by the Company's external auditors and are subject to adjustment. In addition, the Company's projections for 2022 financial guidance and expectations regarding longer-term financial performance represent initial estimates, and are subject to the risk of being inaccurate because of the preliminary nature of the forecasts, the risk of further adjustment, or unanticipated difficulty in selling products or generating expected profitability. The potential risks and uncertainties which contribute to the uncertain nature of these statements include, among others, the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the Company's business and financial results; the Company's ability to maintain operations to support its customers and patients in the near-term and to capitalize on future growth opportunities; risks associated with acceptance of the Company's surgical products and procedures by spine surgeons and hospitals, development and acceptance of new products or product enhancements, clinical and statistical verification of the benefits achieved via the use of NuVasive's products, the Company's ability to adequately manage inventory as it continues to release new products, its ability to recruit and retain management and key personnel, and the other risks and uncertainties more fully described in the Company's news releases and periodic filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. NuVasive's public filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission are available at www.sec.gov. NuVasive assumes no obligation to update any forward-looking statement to reflect events or circumstances arising after the date on which it was made.
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McConnell: GOP will not support replacing Feinstein on Senate Judiciary Committee
WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate GOP leader Mitch McConnell said Tuesday that Republicans won’t allow Democrats to temporarily replace California Sen. Dianne Feinstein on the Senate Judiciary Committee, arguing that they only want a stand-in to push through the most partisan judges.
McConnell called the effort to place a substitute on the panel as Feinstein recovers from a case of shingles “an extremely unusual” request with no known precedent.
“Let’s be clear,” said McConnell in remarks on the Senate floor. “Senate Republicans will not take part in sidelining a temporarily absent colleague off a committee just so Democrats can force through their very worst nominees.”
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., has said that he is moving forward and hopes to put a resolution on the Senate floor this week to ask for unanimous consent to appoint a temporary substitute. But it is likely to be blocked, and it is unclear if Democrats would hold a roll call vote.
Feinstein, 89, has been absent from the Senate since February, creating a headache for Democrats who are hoping to use their majority to confirm as many of President Joe Biden’s judicial nominees as possible. Amid some calls for her resignation from the Senate, the California senator issued a statement last week asking to be temporarily replaced on the Judiciary panel. But Democrats would need Republican support to do that, and McConnell made clear that will not happen.
Feinstein’s absence matters for Democrats because they have a one-seat majority on the committee, so they can only move nominees to the Senate floor that have bipartisan support. Democrats say there are currently 12 federal judge nominees they have been unable to advance because of Feinstein’s absence. It is unclear how many of the nominees would be able to move with GOP votes.
McConnell’s comments came after several Republican senators said on Monday that they wouldn’t support the Democratic plan — both because they don’t want to help Democrats confirm liberal judges and also because they don’t think senators should try to push out one of their own.
Republican Sens. Susan Collins of Maine and Chuck Grassley of Iowa said they think Democrats are pressuring Feinstein unfairly.
Collins said that she and Feinstein are good friends, and she thinks there has been a “concerted campaign” to push her off the judiciary committee. “I will have no part of that,” Collins said.
Feinstein has come under increasing pressure to resign or step down from her duties. While she has defended her effectiveness, she has faced questions in recent years about her cognitive health and memory, and has appeared increasingly frail.
In 2020, she said she would not serve as the top Democrat on the judiciary panel after criticism from liberals about her handling of Justice Amy Coney Barrett’s confirmation. Earlier this year, she said she would not serve as the Senate president pro tempore, or the most senior member of the majority party, even though she was in line to do so. The president pro tempore opens the Senate every day and holds other ceremonial duties.
Iowa Sen. Chuck Grassley, a longtime member of the panel who is the same age as Feinstein, chastised Democrats for denying Feinstein the opportunity to become chairman of the committee and trying to force her out of office “because she’s old.”
“I don’t intend to give credence to that sort of anti-human treatment,” Grassley said.
If Feinstein were to resign immediately, the process would be much easier for Democrats, since California Gov. Gavin Newsom would appoint a replacement. The Senate regularly approves committee assignments for new senators after their predecessors have resigned or died. But a temporary replacement due to illness is a rare, if not unprecedented, request.
Some Democrats have called for her full resignation. Her statement asking for a temporary substitute came shortly after Democratic Rep. Ro Khanna, D-Calif., called on her to resign from the Senate, saying it is “unacceptable” for her to miss votes to confirm judges who could be weighing in on abortion rights, a key Democratic priority.
Another member of the California delegation, Democratic Rep. Pete Aguilar, said Tuesday that Feinstein is “a legend in California politics and a legend in the Senate chamber” but that her vote will be needed as Congress tries to figure out how to raise the debt ceiling this year.
“I will say that our expectation as House Democrats is that every senator is going to need to participate,” he said, adding that “she should get to choose that timeline.”
Asked if Feinstein should resign, Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Dick Durbin said Monday that “I’m not going to push her into any other decision.” Durbin had previously expressed frustration about his committee’s stalled nominees.
Durbin appealed to his Republican colleagues to “show a little kindness and caring for their colleague.”
If the Senate votes to replace her on the panel, “I think we can take care of this issue, do it very quickly,” Durbin said. “I hope we can find 10 Republicans who will join us in that effort.”
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NEW YORK -- Martina Navratilova says she is clear of cancer.
The tennis Hall of Famer announced the news Monday on Twitter after what she said was a full day of tests at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center.
“Thank you to all the doctors, nurses, proton and radiation magicians etc- what a relief,” she wrote.
Navratilova, 66, revealed she had been diagnosed with throat cancer and breast cancer in January and that she would begin treatment that month. She had been diagnosed with a noninvasive form of breast cancer in 2010 and had a lumpectomy.
The 18-time Grand Slam singles champion had noticed an enlarged lymph node in her neck in November and a biopsy revealed the early stage throat cancer. But Navratilova felt well enough to return to her TV work with the Tennis Channel by the Miami Open in March. | https://www.nbcsports.com/tennis/news/martina-navratilova-says-she-is-clear-of-cancer-after-tests | 2023-07-02 00:12:56 | 1 | https://www.nbcsports.com/tennis/news/martina-navratilova-says-she-is-clear-of-cancer-after-tests |
Police Chase Ends with Crash after Hit-and-Run
Police arrested a 34-year-old man in Rockland fro OUI and other charges after a hit-and-run and police chase Saturday night.
Driver Crashes after Hit-and-Run and Police Chase
The Rockland Police Department said Kody Knudsen from Jensen Beach, Florida refused to stop for officers on Main Street after he hit another vehicle near Myrtle Street Tavern around 9:40 pm.
Suspect Went Off the Road and Crashed
Knudson “accelerated away from the officers” and failed to stop at a stop sign causing him to go off the road and crash onto private property near North Main Street. Police said he “continued to attempt to operate the vehicle even after it became immobilized and refused the commands of the officers during his arrest.”
Multiple Charges
Knudson is facing several charges including Operating Under the Influence, Aggravated Driving to Endanger, Refusing to Submit to Arrest or Detention, Refusing to Stop for a Law Enforcement Officer, Leaving the Scene of an Accident, and Operating without a License.
Several Agencies Assisted
Assisting the Rockland Police was the Knox County Sheriff’s Office, Rockland EMS and Camden Exxon.
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Maserati is set to return to sports car racing this year with a new GT2-spec race car based on its MC20 supercar.
The new race car is officially called the Maserati GT2, and it made its debut on Friday on the sidelines of the 24 Hours of Spa, the highlight of the SRO-sanctioned GT World Challenge Europe.
While that series is open to GT3-spec cars, the Maserati is set to contest SRO’s GT2 European Series. The series is open to customer teams and includes race cars based on the Audi R8, KTM X-Bow, Mercedes-Benz AMG GT, Porsche 911, and more.
Maserati’s GT2 will start racing at the tail-end of 2023 and participate in the full 2024 season, the automaker said.
The GT2 is closely linked to the MC20 road car. It runs the same twin-turbocharged 3.0-liter V-6 (output is dependent on Balance of Performance rules), though the race car adopts a much wilder aerodynamic design with larger side intakes and an adjustable rear wing attached via swan-neck struts. It also has its own front splitter and rear diffuser, and according to Maserati a fully flat floor helps improve airflow.
The race car’s entire body shell is made from lightweight composite materials. The body panels feature a quick-release design to ensure new components can be swapped in quickly, Maserati said. The fenders sport a new design to accommodate a wider track. They feature louvers up front and the aforementioned larger side intakes at the rear, the latter aimed at radiators.
Other components specific to the race car include the adjustable dampers, adjustable anti-roll bars, 6-speed sequential transmission, quick-release steering wheel, and 6.5-inch driver information display. The ABS system is also specific to the race car and can be calibrated by the driver from behind the wheel.
The GT2 has some big shoes to fill. Some readers will recall the MC20’s predecessor, the Ferrari Enzo-based MC12, competed in the FIA GT Series during the 2000s and won three 24 Hours of Spa races (2005, 2006, and 2008).
Maserati’s return to motorsports kicked off this year with a factory-backed team competing in the Formula E World Championship. The automaker is also working on an MC20 track car that’s based on the MC20 and could potentially be a precursor for a race car designed for the GT classes of the IMSA SportsCar Championship or FIA World Endurance Championship.
“Our DNA and our spirit have always lain in racing,” David Grasso, Maserati’s CEO, said in a statement. “Now more than ever we want to rekindle and nourish that competitive passion that has always characterized and motivated us to achieve major milestones.”
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The funding, led by Primetime Partners, SJF Ventures, and CEOC's Aging Innovation Fund, will fuel the digital health company's continued expansion of its technology platform and engagement services for older adults and caregivers.
NEW YORK, June 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- 3 – DUOS, a digital health company focused on empowering older adults to live independently, announced today an additional $10 million in funding led by Primetime Partners, SJF Ventures, and CEOC's Aging Innovation Fund managed by Castellan Group. This investment supports DUOS' rapid customer growth and, combined with DUOS' $15 million Series A round in April 2022, brings the company's total funding raised to date to more than $33 million.
DUOS generates shared value for health plans, providers, and employers by making operations more efficient and increasing utilization of existing benefit structures. DUOS' platform helps staff reduce the time it takes to find a member's coverage options, while AI-powered digital experiences capture and prioritize the most important aging needs for a member to increase the average number of needs resolved. Together, DUOS' products increase engagement with and adoption of Medicare Advantage benefits, leading to improvements in overall member satisfaction, retention, and completion of critical care initiatives like Annual Wellness Visits.
"DUOS operates at the critical juncture of a growing aging population, increased pressures on unpaid caregivers, and a rapidly evolving Medicare Advantage landscape. They have proven metrics demonstrating that effectively engaging older adults and their caregivers and connecting them with underutilized health plan benefits not only improves quality of life for individuals but also drives better outcomes for plans," said Abby Miller Levy, Managing Partner and co-founder of Primetime Partners. "We've watched the DUOS team since their launch and their track record of member engagement and impact is best in class."
Since its launch in 2020, DUOS has expanded its original human-powered service model for solving aging needs to provide a full suite of technology and engagement products for health plans, providers, and employers. Tapping into over 100,000 different MA plan benefits and more than $30 billion in unclaimed public benefits, the DUOS System of Aging identifies the right plan benefit, community resource or government program, at the right time, thereby driving increased member satisfaction in older adults, reducing stress and burden on caregivers, and addressing critical care gaps for health plans.
"The unique combination of data aggregation, technology and engagement services makes the DUOS approach particularly effective at delivering increased value for health plans, risk-bearing providers, and employer groups grappling with the growing aging crisis in America today." added Perry Clarkson from SJF Ventures. "Our support comes at a critical growth moment for both DUOS and the broader aging U.S. population with unmet medical and social determinants of health (SDoH) needs."
More than half of all adults over 65 have at least one unmet aging need. DUOS identifies these needs, prioritizes them in collaboration with the older adult or caregiver, and connects the need with an existing benefit or resource. 95% of the thousands of aging needs identified by DUOS have been solved with closed loop referrals, and DUOS has delivered an 80%+ care gap closure rate on Annual Wellness Visits and in HEDIS gaps with chronically ill, non-compliant MA members.
"Our north star remains, and has always been, to solve the needs of aging adults. The investments in technology and tooling that we'll make with this additional funding are all in the interest of supercharging those efforts: more needs identified and resolved, more individuals feeling both supported and independent," said Karl Ulfers, co-founder and CEO of DUOS. "The fact that staying laser focused on our mission also yields meaningful value for our health plan and employer partners makes the work even more compelling."
Resolving barriers to healthy living for older adults drives satisfaction: DUOS' rolling 30 day NPS is 82 (compared to a health plan high water mark of 43), and 88% of DUOS members report a willingness to stick with their current health insurance plan because of their access to DUOS (16% of MA enrollees switch plans after 1 year of enrollment).
DUOS is available in all fifty states, depending on health plan coverage.
About DUOS
DUOS is a digital health company focused on helping older adults stay connected and age independently. Founded in 2020, DUOS focuses on older adults' aging needs and maximizes their well-being by connecting them with untapped health plan benefits and building high trust relationships. The DUOS' System of Aging technology connects caregivers, health plans and healthcare providers to maximize benefits engagement and ensure holistic, personalized support. Listen to our soundtrack on Spotify, follow us on Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn, and visit us at getduos.com.
About Primetime Partners
Primetime Partners is an early-stage venture capital fund that invests in companies that can transform the quality of living for older adults through meaningful new products, services and experiences. The firm accelerates business growth through consumer marketing expertise, strategic distribution partners, synergies across portfolio companies and an engaged network of advisors. Also core to the mission, Primetime encourages the talent and expertise of experienced older adults as founders and business builders.
About SJF Ventures
SJF Ventures is a venture capital fund that invests in high-growth companies creating a healthier, smarter, and cleaner future. SJF's investment sectors include climate and clean energy, education and employment, supply chain and logistics, govtech, and health and wellness. Through its healthcare investing, SJF aims to address underserved populations and extend care outside of the walls of doctors' offices, into patients' homes and communities.
About CEOC's Aging Innovation Fund
CEOC was formed to leverage the strengths and assets of its 15 strategic healthcare members that collectively represent more than 550,000 employees and touch over 80 million lives annually. With its representation across the entire care continuum, CEOC capitalizes on its sector strength to identify healthcare gaps and connect innovators to capital and customers. CEOC's Aging Innovation Fund is managed by Castellan Group and invests in startups that provide digital healthcare solutions to the aging population.
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LAGOS, Nigeria, Sept. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Flutterwave, Africa's leading payments technology company has been granted a Switching and Processing License by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN)—widely regarded as CBN's most valuable payments processing license. This license allows Flutterwave to offer transaction switching and card processing services to customers. Others include non-bank acquiring, agency banking and payment gateway services.
The Switching and Processing license allows Flutterwave to enable transactions between banks, fintechs and other financial institutions. The Company is also able to process card transactions, participate in agency banking and offer various payment services without any intermediary. Prior to this license, Flutterwave operated with its Payment Solution Service Provider (PSSP) and International Money Transfer Operator (IMTO) licenses.
Commenting, CEO and Founder, Olugbenga GB Agboola, said, "This is big news for our customers, partners, investors, and other stakeholders. It is an important milestone in our growth story. Building a thriving payments ecosystem in Nigeria, Africa's largest economy, is in line with our goal of developing a world class and secure payment infrastructure for global merchants and payment service providers across the continent."
Commenting on the news, Flutterwave's Chief Regulatory and Government Affairs Officer, Oluwabankole Falade, said, "We're thrilled to have been issued this license after fulfilling all of the regulatory requirements. The application process was very rigorous and included a detailed review of our operations as a business. As a switch, we have more responsibilities and will continue to work with Regulators to ensure we meet and exceed their expectations."
Reacting to the news, Onyedikachim Nwankwo, Head of Product Marketing, said, "The license will allow us to offer more services and explore more payment use cases for our ecosystem. With this license, we can offer more value to our customers while taking more control of our value chain to enable an improved payments experience for our enterprise, medium scale and retail customers."
The application and review process by the CBN was a tough and rigorous process that examined every aspect of Flutterwave's business, including the company's financial position.
About Flutterwave
Flutterwave is a leading African payments technology company that enables businesses across the world to expand their operations in Africa and other emerging markets through a platform that enables cross-border transactions via one API. Flutterwave has processed over 200M transactions worth over USD $16B to date and serves more than 1,000,000 businesses including customers like Uber, Flywire, Booking.com, etc. The Company's key advantage is international payment processing in 150 currencies and multiple payment modes including local and international cards, mobile wallets, bank transfers, Barter by Flutterwave etc. Flutterwave has an infrastructure reach in over 34 African countries, including Nigeria, Uganda, South Africa etc. For more information on Flutterwave's journey, please visit: www.flutterwave.com.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — Bryan Reynolds hit a career-high three homers and drove in six runs, leading the Pittsburgh Pirates over the Washington Nationals 8-7 on Wednesday.
The Pirates ended a five-game losing streak.
Reynolds had a two-run homer in the first inning off Paolo Espino and a solo drive in the sixth off Carl Edwards Jr. (2-2).
Edwards exited with two runners on base in the seventh, giving way to Kyle Finnegan.
After Ke’Bryan Hayes struck out, Reynolds launched Finnegan’s elevated sinker into the visitors’ bullpen in left-center for a three-run homer that put the Pirates up 8-6. Prior to that shot, Pittsburgh was 0 for 15 with runners in scoring position in the series.
Reynolds struck out swinging in the ninth when he came up with a chance to tie the major league record of four home runs in a game.
The six RBIs are a career high for Reynolds, who became the second Pirates player to homer three times in a game this season. Jack Suwinski did it June 19 against San Francisco.
Reynolds is hitting .337 (34 of 101) with 19 RBIs this month and has hit eight of his 15 home runs in June.
Daniel Vogelbach also homered for Pittsburgh.
The Pirates denied Washington its first three-game sweep since June 14-16 of last year at home against Pittsburgh. Yadiel Hernandez homered for the Nationals, who stranded 10 runners and had won three in a row and six of eight.
Chase De Jong (3-0) pitched 1 2/3 scoreless innings. Rookie Yerry De Los Santos worked the ninth for his first career save.
Pittsburgh starter Mitch Keller gave up five runs in four-plus innings, allowing nine hits and four walks while striking out four. Espino allowed four runs in 4 1/3 innings, including Vogelbach’s solo homer in the fourth.
RARE RULING
Pittsburgh scored its fourth run in unusual fashion. With one out in the fifth inning and the score tied at 3, Hoy Park was on second and Suwinski was on the third. ayes lined to Washington first baseman Josh Bell as both runners took off. Bell threw to third baseman Ehire Adrianza, who tagged Park and then stepped on the base. Umpires invoked the “fourth out” rule, since Washington did not ask for an appeal before leaving the field. Since Suwinski crossed the plate before Park was tagged, his run counted even though he hadn’t tagged up.
TRAINER’S ROOM
Pirates: OF Jake Marisnick was 1 for 4 for Triple-A Indianapolis on Tuesday in his first rehabilitation assignment game since undergoing left thumb surgery May 12. … OF Ben Gamel (left hamstring), INF Kevin Newman (left groin strain) and 1B/DH Yoshi Tsutsugo (lumbar muscle strain) all continued rehab assignments with Indianapolis on Tuesday. … INF/OF Tucupita Marcano (Covid-19), LHP Dillon Peters (back strain) and RHP Duane Underwood Jr. (Covid-19) began rehab assignments Tuesday at Double-A Altoona.
Nationals: RHP Aníbal Sanchez (cervical nerve impingement) allowed two runs in 2 2/3 innings Tuesday in a rehab start for Triple-A Rochester. … RHP Mason Thompson (biceps strain) threw two scoreless innings Tuesday for Rochester.
UP NEXT
Pirates: RHP JT Brubaker (1-7, 4.14 ERA) gets the ball as Pittsburgh returns home Thursday to begin a four-game series against Milwaukee.
Nationals: Washington has Thursday off. RHP Josiah Gray (6-4, 3.82) starts Friday in the opener of a four-game series against Miami as the Nationals’ homestand continues.
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Video: playful orcas spotted off California coast
Orcas put on a spectacular show off the coast of California.
A videographer on board a whale-watching vessel from the Monterey Bay recently recorded the so-called killer whales playing near the surface for hours.
The orcas, which are actually the largest type of dolphin, leaped from the water and splashed on their back.
"They socialized like kids at the playground," said Evan Brodsky, the videographer with the Monterey Bay Whale Watch.
In more than 30 years of studying the marine mammals, Brodsky said he had never seen them like this.
Typically, orcas arrive near central California in April and May to prey on gray whale calves. It's not common for them to linger near Monterey Bay into June.
Halfway across the world, another group of orcas is baffling fishermen and scientists for repeatedly ramming boats and vessels off the coasts of Portugal, Spain and Morocco. In one instance in May, the killer whales severely damaged a sailboat, forcing the crew to request help to return to port. | https://www.fox4news.com/news/video-playful-orcas-spotted-off-california-coast | 2023-07-01 19:08:13 | 1 | https://www.fox4news.com/news/video-playful-orcas-spotted-off-california-coast |
Every organism is a link in the chain of life, cooperating to survive and maintain ecosystems. But thousands of species are threatened by human activity, including some that we take for granted.
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The Program Helps Transform People's Mind and Body through Regimens Like Fasting, Cold Exposure, Exercise, Nutrition
ORLANDO, Fla., Feb. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- 633 Days may seem like a timeline. But it's much more than that. It's an experience and a journey toward transformation.
It's a way of empowering people to unlock their inner greatness. That's what Greg Lindberg believes, as he is the mastermind behind this concept.
This is an idea Lindberg developed from his own experiences and self-transformation during a challenging time in his life, which he detailed in his book 633 Days Inside: Lessons on Life and Leadership. The 633 Days program help people achieve their ultimate success by focusing first on wellness and longevity.
"We are leaders of ourselves before we are the leaders of anything else," says Lindberg.
633 Days helps people transform their mind and body through lifestyle changes such as fasting, cold exposure, exercise, nutrition and other regimens. Lindberg wants to make the program available to others.
"I want to unlock the inner greatness of everyone I meet," said Lindberg. "You can't unlock your greatness in life if you don't have a healthy body and mind. I've lived it and experienced it and have transformed because of it."
The transformation can occur when people integrate the concept of hormesis into their lifestyle. Hormesis is a biological phenomenon where a beneficial effect results from the exposure of low dose stressors like exercise, fasting, cold or warm exposure, nutrition and other activity. Lindberg says applying hormesis into day-to-activity can help improve health and wellness, increase focus, slow aging and sharpen the mind.
"When you incorporate this process into your life, you'll feel excited again," said Lindberg. "Maybe you want to start a new career, study physics, play piano or learn a new sport. Your mind and body will be ready to start anew and create the opportunity for a second chance to achieve whatever you want."
In 633 Days Inside, Lindberg also includes learning lessons and a how-to-guide about turning adversity into growth and opportunity. Through his challenges and successes, he provides recommendations on how to keep learning, stay disciplined, be a team player and stay committed to becoming successful.
Throughout the book, Lindberg relies on the power of science as a guide for transforming the body and mind. His goal is to inspire and empower people to achieve optimal success, and his program allows people to do just that.
For more information on Greg Lindberg's 633 Days Inside: Lessons on Life and Leadership, click here.
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WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — Keep the rain gear handy because we're tracking showers on the radar again this Tuesday morning, but mainly in Palm Beach County and to the south.
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Whipping winds will continue Tuesday out of the east at 25 to 30 miles per hour with gusts of 35 to 40 miles per hour from the Treasure Coast to the Palm Beaches.
The strong winds are causing rough surf and dangerous rip currents, so a High Surf Advisory remains in effect for all the Atlantic coasts.
On the Treasure Coast, a Wind Advisory remains in effect along with a Coastal Advisory because of the strong onshore winds. There could be some flooding in low-lying areas on the coast and beach erosion.
This week's wet pattern is due to a low pressure system in the Gulf, but this is much-needed rain and will help alleviate the drought conditions.
Forecast highs the upper 70s and low 80s, then the mid 80s by the end of the week. Then lower storm chances for the weekend with hotter temperatures. | https://www.wptv.com/weather/wet-and-windy-pattern-continues-tuesday | 2023-04-11 09:53:13 | 1 | https://www.wptv.com/weather/wet-and-windy-pattern-continues-tuesday |
HOUSTON, Oct. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- As recession and joblessness loom, new skills training for workers is crucial, said the head of the Home Builders Institute (HBI), the nation's leading provider of construction trades training and education, today at the grand opening ceremony of its new facility in Houston.
"Economists now expect we will see an increase in unemployment over the coming months, as the Federal Reserve continues taking steps to rein in inflation," said Ed Brady, HBI CEO. "Now is the time to prepare with programs that will offer the underemployed or unemployed the opportunity to develop new, marketable skills."
The chief executive spoke at the unveiling of the BuildStrong Academy of Houston. The training center is part of a nationwide initiative by HBI to help fill the severe worker shortage affecting housing in Texas and the U.S. The Houston location is the fourth BuildStrong Academy, following the opening of centers in Denver, CO, Orlando, FL and New Orleans, LA. HBI has promised to open 15 more training academies by 2027.
The Houston academy will use HBI's industry-recognized curriculum designed to transform students into trained, pre-apprentices sought-after by builders. "Over the next few years, the BuildStrong Academy of Houston will help create great career opportunities in the building industry for thousands of those living in the Houston area," said Brady.
Located on Harwin Drive, the BuildStrong Academy of Houston offers programs that are available tuition-free to anyone 18 years or older. No previous construction experience is necessary. Through participation in workshop, classroom and web-based learning, students earn industry credentials, including the OSHA-10 safety certification. They also receive career counseling, job-placement support, and networking opportunities with top industry employers.
At the event, Brady also announced the Texas Education Agency has approved HBI's pre-apprenticeship certificate training programs for secondary schools. Beginning this year, high school students in Texas will have access to the HBI curriculum, exposing them to different forms of trade work and a variety of construction skills including carpentry, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, weatherization and landscaping. The Texas Association of Builders was instrumental in getting HBI's curriculum passed within the state.
The Greater Houston Builders Association (GHBA) plays an important role in connecting local high school graduates to industry opportunities and good-paying jobs.
"The Houston region's homebuilding industry continues to thrive and seek out new talent for our workforce. The GHBA is committed to partnering with programs in our region to help build the next generation of homebuilding professionals and connect them to employers in the industry," said Aimee Bertrand, Executive Vice President and CEO of the GHBA.
HBI's training curriculums are developed in conjunction with members of the National Association of Home Builders and approved by the U.S. Department of Labor.
"The new BuildStrong Academy of Houston, and the availability of our approved curriculum in high schools statewide, reflects HBI's commitment to build the next generation of skilled workers for construction in the state of Texas," Brady said. "In the short term, Houston will need to retrain a sizable portion of the workforce. In the longer term, the home building industry here and throughout Texas will continue to face a skilled trade worker shortage once the economy recovers." Brady acknowledged that the demand for construction labor will slacken in the short run as a result of an economic slowdown.
The HBI chief executive said the new programs align with Mayor Sylvester Turner's recently announced $7.5 million program to boost homeownership for minorities in Houston. "We applaud Mayor Turner's leadership in supporting greater availability and affordability of homes," said Brady. "Training workers in residential construction increases housing supply and puts a downward pressure on housing costs."
The Houston academy has already produced its inaugural class of seven graduates who entered the first program offering in July. Currently 40 students are enrolled in the program.
The BuildStrong Academy of Houston is funded by The Home Depot Foundation (THDF), WoodNext Foundation, West Fraser, and Perry Homes. Trade sponsors for the program include Klein Tools, American Standard and RWC.
"The BuildStrong Academy of Houston is for those seeking accredited training for well-paying opportunities and meaningful careers in the skilled trades," said Heather Prill, The Home Depot Foundation's Senior Manager of Strategic Partnerships. "The Foundation is proud to serve the Houston market through its Path to Pro trades training program."
"The BuildStrong Academy provides access to opportunity for those living in Houston," said Nancy Chan, Executive Director of WoodNext Foundation. "The curriculum and instructors create a gateway to fulfilling lives and careers for program graduates."
"In response to the devastation caused by Hurricane Harvey, West Fraser, formerly Norbord, funded the launch of HBI's Houston training program in 2018," said Ross Commerford, West Fraser's VP of Marketing and Product Management. "We are thrilled to see this critical, free program evolve and expand its reach so that more Houston residents will have the opportunity to build careers."
"The Perry Homes Foundation is proud to support the Home Builders Institute," said Armando Perez, VP at Perry Homes. "Our core values guide us to positively impact the communities we serve, and we are passionate about efforts that educate and prepare individuals for a career in the building industry. Learning the skills to build and improve our communities creates wonderful opportunities for individuals and the greater Houston community."
For more information, visit: https://hbi.org/buildstrong-houston/
HBI is the nation's leading nonprofit provider of trade skills training and education for the building industry. With nearly 400 programs across 46 states, HBI provides no-cost pre-apprenticeship training and certification programs to middle and high school students, transitioning military and veterans, unemployed and displaced workers, low-income and opportunity youth, and justice-involved youth and adults. Learn more at hbi.org.
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Bat test positive for rabies in Seaside
SEASIDE, Calif. (KION-TV)- Hitchcock Road Animal Services investigated an incident pertaining to a bat found on May 30, 2023, near the La Salle Avenue area.
Test results concluded that the bat tested positive for rabies. There was exposure to an owned pet, but no human exposure. The pet was placed into quarantine.
Rabies is a virus that causes a fatal illness in humans and other mammals.
"The County of Monterey Health Department and Animal Services want to remind the public that there is a continuous presence of rabies in local wildlife, both inside and outside of city limits. In Monterey County, skunks and bats are the most common species to test positive for the virus," said Monterey County.
Here are the signs to look for:
- Keep your cats and dogs current on their rabies virus vaccinations.
- Owners should avoid leaving their pets outside unattended, particularly at dawn and dusk when wildlife can be most active.
- Owners of domestic livestock species such as horses, sheep, goats, pigs, and cattle should discuss rabies vaccinations with their animals’ veterinarian as these species are also susceptible to rabies infections from rabid wild animals.
- Residents should avoid leaving pet food and water outside because it encourages wildlife activity around the home.
- People should avoid contact with wildlife, particularly skunks and bats at all times. Do not touch or approach animals acting strangely. If any wild animals are found dead, acting abnormally or ill, or if you think you or your pets have been exposed to rabies, please contact your local animal control agency. | https://kion546.com/top-stories/2023/06/06/bat-test-positive-for-rabies-in-seaside/ | 2023-06-06 21:49:15 | 1 | https://kion546.com/top-stories/2023/06/06/bat-test-positive-for-rabies-in-seaside/ |
On July 1, 1963, the U.S. Post Office Department introduced the ZIP code program to get a handle on the heaping surplus of mail. Today, those five digits represent much more for American society.
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On July 1, 1963, the U.S. Post Office Department introduced the ZIP code program to get a handle on the heaping surplus of mail. Today, those five digits represent much more for American society.
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Two bears spotted strolling up to front door of Florida home
APOPKA, Fla. - Two bears found themselves strolling through a Central Florida neighborhood — and were caught red-handed.
The first bear can be seen on video camera footage walking up to the front door of an Apopka home.
The second bear which appears to be hidden in the corner of the footage eventually makes its way toward the front door of the home as well.
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TSX-V: MKO; OTCQX: MAKOF
VANCOUVER, BC, July 5th, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Mako Mining Corp. (TSXV: MKO) (OTCQX: MAKOF) ("Mako" or the "Company") is pleased to provide an update on its first anniversary since declaring commercial production at its San Albino mine in Northern Nicaragua. All $ references in this press release are expressed in United States dollars.
Akiba Leisman, CEO of Mako states that "this past year has been transformative for the Company. Mako has now been in commercial production for 1 year. Since that time, the Company has profitably produced in excess of 36,000 ounces of gold, reached nameplate capacity of 500 tpd in December of last year, invested over $6 million in growth exploration, repaid approximately $10 million in principal, and began a capital return program to shareholders. This has set the stage for an expansion of our operations to 1,000 tpd, while beginning a $17.2 million exploration program which has already led to additional discoveries on our property. We are especially proud that our resource model has positively reconciled by over 10% in terms of Au ounces despite 28% of the material mined being from the inferred category. There are still aspects of the mine and plant that need further optimization, which are currently being addressed, but the first year of commercial production has been a success, and our team should be proud of their accomplishments."
A detailed operating update for Q2 2022 will be released later in July. Having just finished Q2 2022, some of the production statistics below are estimates as they have not been fully reconciled. Additional details and commentary will also be made available in that forthcoming update.
Mining – Over the past 12 months of mining, the grade of the diluted vein has averaged greater than 16 g/t Au, and blended with historical dump and other material, mining has been able to deliver over 500 tonnes per day of greater than 7.5 g/t Au to the mill.
The resource model is proving to be excellent, with mine reconciliation being positive 10.5% during this period in term of Au ounces. The comparable material from the mineral resource estimate prepared by Mine Development Associates, a division of RESPEC, out of Reno, Nevada was categorized as 42% measured, 30% indicated and 28% inferred material.
A technical report for the mineral resource is available under the Company's SEDAR profile at www.sedar.com and is also available on the Company's website at www.makominingcorp.com (see press release dated October 19, 2020)
The processes and procedures our team have implemented for grade control have been outstanding. Mining dilution is generally kept to levels below 30 cm on either side of the vein. Furthermore, as we are now mining more difficult material to process, our ability to selectively mine is a benefit as we can sample, separate and stockpile difficult to process material. Fortunately, the material that has been more difficult to process tends to be from the foot-wall and hanging-wall of the vein rather than the high-grade vein itself.
Processing – The mill throughput was fully debottlenecked beginning in December 2021, after a series of adjustments were made to the plant, and as our employees became fully trained. The processing facility has been operating at above nameplate capacity of 500 tpd since late last year.
The plant transitioned to almost exclusively fresh material in March of this year. The fresh material contains naturally occurring carbon which can interfere with the gold recovery process. Eliminating free cyanide in the grinding circuit and only adding cyanide to the slurry in the CIL is essential in order to achieve optimal recoveries. Reducing cyanide concentrations from recycled water to optimal levels required a change in reagents. We were previously using the standard INCO/SO2 process (sodium metabisulfite and copper sulfate) but the results weren`t consistent and reliable. To adjust, we are now detoxing with sodium hypochlorite (common bleach), but the logistics needed to obtain necessary quantities will take some time to develop. Additionally, there are minor plant modifications being implemented to automate the detoxification process that will require de minimis levels of additional capex which are expected to be completed in Q3 2022. Despite these challenges, the Company sold just over 9,000 ounces of gold for the quarter, similar to the last 2 quarters.
In the meantime, we have developed robust sampling mechanisms and processes to make sure particularly problematic material is kept away from the mill as well as other initiatives such as: i) blending stockpiled oxide material from historical waste dumps to the mill feed, ii) increasing carbon to CIL tanks to reduce metal loss, iii) regenerating carbon more frequently, iv) making minor adjustments to the Knelson concentrator to increase capacity and availability of our gravity circuit.
The mill head grade has averaged greater than 7.5 g/t Au for the past year, ranking San Albino amongst the highest-grade open pit operations in the world. To the extent possible, high-grade material was deferred until the middle of June while some of the metallurgical issues were addressed; however, head grades have exceeded 10 g/t Au since June 16th, 2022.
Our tailings are filtered and stacked dry (at approximately 18% moisture) and stored on a geomembrane-lined tailings storage facility ("TSF"). There is no discharge of water throughout our facility. Compaction of the tails at our TSF is better than planned, which bodes well for the life of mine capacity of the TSF. Rainy season commenced in May, and the various water management systems we've implemented have been working above specifications. Mako is the only company in Nicaragua that uses a dry-stack TSF, and we are especially proud of our environmental stewardship at San Albino.
Exploration results continue to be strong and justified the expansion of our exploration program to $17.2 million (see press release dated March 9, 2022) which we expect to spend over the next 18 months.
The Company recently announced a new discovery at Las Conchitas North (see press release dated June 1, 2022) and expanded the area around the San Albino SW Pit from 50m x 50m to 530m x 470m (see press release dated June 21, 2022).
At Las Conchitas, we expanded the Mango Zone to 213m down dip by intersecting 138.29 g/t over 1.3m estimated true width (see press release dated March 17, 2022) and demonstrated up to 850m of strike potential at Las Conchitas with drilling (see press release dated August 18, 2021).
Regionally, channel sampling at La Segoviana has yielded up to 105.7 g/t over 1.5m estimated true width (see press release dated March 24, 2022), and drilling for the first time in history has commenced at Potrerillos.
Safety and Health – The Company views safety as a cornerstone of our operations. We have made significant investments in safety training and facilities. Mako didn't register any lost time accidents this past year.
COVID still poses some challenges; however, our protocols and corrective measures avoided production slowdowns even during 2021 when the impact of the pandemic was more severe. Mako registered 195 positive cases in the past 12 months and 88.4% of our employees are vaccinated.
Community & Permits – We are very fortunate to have a community that supports responsible mining. Mako is heavily invested in improving the community in which we operate, contributing to infrastructure projects such as bridges and road maintenance, and supporting institutions such as the local police and schools. Mako also prioritizes local employment, with 97% of our workforce from Nicaragua and 70% from the local Nueva Segovia region. Over the past year, two separate community consultations passed with unanimous consent, which led to the approval of our regional Potrerillos and La Segoviana drilling permits. Over the course of the next 6-9 months, we expect to receive additional permits to begin mining at Las Conchitas and develop the associated infrastructure (e.g. roads, waste dumps, etc.) in order to justify the expansion of our plant to 1,000 tpd for which we received an expansion permit in 2021.
Financial – Over the past 12 months approximately $10 million of principal has been repaid to Wexford and Sailfish and 1.4 million shares have been repurchased. The last equity raise the Company did was nearly 2 years ago (see press releases dated June 26 and July 17, 2020) and no additional debt capital has been raised since February 2021 (see press release dated February 22, 2021) 1.
Operating cash flow from the mine has allowed us to spend over $6 million on growth exploration since declaring commercial production, and to commence a $17.2 million exploration program beginning in March.
John Rust, a metallurgical engineer, and qualified person (as defined under NI 43-101) has read and approved the technical information contained in this press release with the exception of the mine reconciliation figures. Mr. Rust is a senior metallurgist and a consultant to the Company.
John M. Kowalchuk, P.Geo, a geologist and qualified person (as defined under National Instrument 43-101) has read and approved the mine reconciliation figures contained in this press release. Mr. Kowalchuk is a senior geologist and a consultant to the Company.
On behalf of the Board,
Akiba Leisman
CEO
Mako Mining Corp. is a publicly listed gold mining, development and exploration company. The Company operates the high-grade San Albino gold mine in Nueva Segovia, Nicaragua, which ranks as one of the highest-grade open pit gold mines globally. Mako's primary objective is to operate San Albino profitably and fund exploration of prospective targets on its district-scale land package.
Statements contained herein, other than historical fact, may be considered "forward-looking information" within the meaning of applicable securities laws. The forward-looking information contained herein is based on the Company's reasonable assumptions and current plans and expectations, and forward-looking statements contained herein include, without limitation, that a detailed operating update for Q2 2022 will be released later in July; that minor plant modifications being implemented to automate the detoxification process are expected to be completed in Q3 2022; that over the course of the next 6-9 months, we expect to receive additional permits to begin mining at Las Conchitas and develop the associated infrastructure (e.g. roads, waste dumps, etc.) in order to justify the expansion of our plant to 1,000 tpd; and that the Company can operate San Albino profitably in order to fund exploration of prospective targets on its district-scale land package. Such forward-looking information is subject to a variety of risks and uncertainties which could cause actual events or results to differ materially from those reflected in the forward-looking information, including, without limitation, the risk that the estimated production statistics do not prove to be accurate; the ongoing results of the Company's drilling programs do not produce the positive results expected; the minor plant modifications are not completed on the timeline expected; that the Company does not obtain the necessary additional permits to begin mining at Las Conchitas and development the associated infrastructure on the timeline expected or at all; political risks and uncertainties involving the Company's exploration properties; the inherent uncertainty of cost estimates and the potential for unexpected costs and expense; commodity price fluctuations and other risks and uncertainties as disclosed in the Company's public disclosure filings on SEDAR at www.sedar.com. Such information contained herein represents management's best judgment as of the date hereof, based on information currently available and is included for the purposes of providing investors with the Company's expectations regarding the Company's operations, financial health and proposed exploration programs, and may not be appropriate for other purposes. Mako does not undertake to update any forward-looking information, except in accordance with applicable securities laws.
Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.
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COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina’s Republican-controlled Senate passed a bill Thursday that would bar citizens of “foreign adversary” nations from buying property in the state, an anti-espionage measure that critics fear will chill overseas investments over outsize concerns.
The measure approved Thursday by a 31-5 vote would apply to citizens of so-called adversarial countries on a U.S. Department of Commerce list that currently includes China, Russia, Cuba, Iran and North Korea.
The bill is one of numerous like-minded measures that have arisen across the country after a suspected Chinese spy balloon recently floated over U.S. territory and was brought down off the South Carolina coast. The overflight fueled lawmakers’ worries that nefarious actors may advance surveillance efforts under the guise of land ownership. At least 11 state legislatures are considering similar proposals.
The leading sponsor of the South Carolina bill, Senate Majority Leader Shane Massey, said he was spurred to action by a Chinese biomedical company’s pending $28 million purchase of 500 acres near the U.S. Army’s Cyber Command headquarters in the state. He drew a parallel between some foreign land purchases and the Trojan Horse of Greek mythology.
“We need to look inside that wooden horse before we let it in the gate. And there are some countries that have given us more of a reason to look inside the wooden horse before we let it in the gate,” Massey said. “These five have specifically given us reason to have more scrutiny and to be a little bit more concerned.”
Massey said the law would no longer apply to countries if they are removed from the federal list and could apply to any that are added to it.
Democratic Sen. Dick Harpootlian, who opposed the bill, questioned the premise that a Chinese company’s purchase of land equated to “establishing a nest of spies.” While acknowledging his distaste for the government in Beijing, he said the matter would better be left to federal officials.
“This is a bumper sticker,” Harpootlian said. “This is not legislation that is going to improve the quality of life for anybody in this state.”
Democratic Sen. Mike Fanning expressed concern that it could hamstring rural counties with fewer options for outside investment.
Massey acknowledged that some areas are desperate for economic development but said the listed countries have “earned additional scrutiny.”
The measure lets businesses operating in the state before 2023 acquire land for expansion with approval from the Secretary of Commerce and governor. Massey noted that it would not force current landowners to divest any property and only applies to future acquisitions.
It would also cover companies with partial “adversary” nation ownership. Citizens from such countries could not collectively hold more than a 20% stake in a landowning company, and no single individual could own over 10%.
Immigrants from those countries who hold permanent residency could acquire no more than 5 acres of land, and only for residential use.
During debate, Senate Minority Leader Brad Hutto asked if someone with a green card, for example, could open a restaurant. Massey replied that such a person could do so but not own the building where it is housed.
“Why is that?” Hutto asked. “I thought the American Dream was kind of to own your own business?”
“Once they become a citizen, they could do that,” Massey said, adding: “They are still citizens of foreign adversaries.”
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Lukaku scored a penalty in stoppage time to earn visitors Inter a 1-1 draw in Turin on Wednesday, duly celebrating by holding a finger to his lips in front of Juve supporters as a response to abuse.
The celebration was deemed provocative and the Belgian was sent off for a second bookable offence, with the incident leading to a confrontation between the two sets of players.
Lukaku released a statement on Thursday demanding action from Italian authorities, which has been widely supported by other big names in the football world.
Infantino labelled the chants "unacceptable" and called for those responsible to be punished.
Infantino said: "Football has no place for racism or any form of discrimination.
"It is simply unacceptable to see the racist abuse aimed by spectators at Inter forward Romelu Lukaku during the Coppa Italia match at Juventus in Turin.
"FIFA and I stand with Romelu Lukaku, just as we do with any other player, coach, match official, fan or participant in a football match who has suffered from racism or any other form of discrimination.
"Victims of those abuses must be supported, and the perpetrators duly punished by all authorities.
"I repeat the call made earlier this year for fans to stand up and silence the racists.
"Equally, in football, we need to ensure that strict sporting sanctions are applied to address such incidents and to serve as a deterrent."
In Lukaku's message earlier in the day, he was keen to highlight how such incidents are recurring rather than isolated.
"History repeats. [I've] been through it in 2019 and [now in] 2023 again," he said via Instagram.
"I hope the league really take actions for real this time because this beautiful game should be enjoyed by everyone.
"Thank you for the supportive messages. F*** racism."
His message has received support from the likes of Kylian Mbappe.
Mbappe wrote on Instagram: "2023 and still the same problems. But we are not going to let you get away with it." | https://www.beinsports.com/au/coppa-italia/news/infantino-condemns-unacceptable-lukaku-chants/2066756 | 2023-04-06 05:30:55 | 0 | https://www.beinsports.com/au/coppa-italia/news/infantino-condemns-unacceptable-lukaku-chants/2066756 |
LONDON, Feb. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Trip.Biz, the Trip.com Group corporate travel arm, has become the first corporate travel platform to use the Travalyst Aviation Framework to provide transparent flight carbon emissions data to corporate bookers.
Trip.Biz is the second Trip.com Group brand to fully integrate the Travalyst Aviation Framework on emission reporting, following the successful integration for consumers on Skyscanner.
Last year, Travalyst announced that its coalition of top travel brands had aligned on a shared framework to collect and display flight emissions data, providing consumers with essential information on flight emissions before booking.
Trip.com Group is a Founding Partner of Travalyst, the not-for-profit sustainable travel coalition, founded by Prince Harry, The Duke of Sussex.
Steven Zhang, CEO of Trip.Biz, said: "Corporate bookers are increasingly looking for providers offering sustainable travel options for business travellers.
"Trip.com Group's recent Sustainable Travel Consumer Survey results show significant demand for sustainable travel, which can now be met at a corporate level thanks to Trip.Biz being the first to integrate the Travalyst Aviation Framework.
"Since corporate ESG policies are more routinely considered when making travel bookings, Trip.Biz now ensures corporate travel bookers are equipped with the relevant data to make informed, more sustainable travel decisions."
Sally Davey, CEO of Travalyst, added: "It is encouraging to see Trip.Biz adopting the Travalyst framework. This is an important step in moving towards industry-wide alignment in the decarbonisation of the aviation sector."
The Travalyst framework consists of a set of shared principles and preferred methodology for estimating carbon emissions from air travel, agreed and committed to by all Travalyst travel distribution partners.
In addition to displaying emissions data on individual flight routes, Trip.Biz also provides its corporate clients with an overview of total flight count and estimated accumulated emissions - giving clients a complete picture of their aviation emissions.
Trip.com Group, recently released its inaugural 'Sustainable Travel Consumer Report 2022' which shed light on the increased acceptance of sustainable travel and its implications for the travel industry and the wider world.
The global survey of 7,705 respondents across 11 markets in Asia and Europe, revealed the impact of travel upon the environment has topped the list of reasons why travellers are increasingly drawn to sustainable travel. Download the full report here.
Trip.Biz currently provides travel management services to 14,000 large enterprises and 730,000 small and medium-sized enterprises, among which over 300 are Fortune 500 companies and over 10,000 are Sino-foreign joint venture businesses.
Notes to Editors
About Trip.Biz
Trip.Biz is a rapidly growing business travel management company with a vast network of corporate clients extending out of mainland China. It is the corporate travel arm of the leading global travel service provider Trip.com Group. For over 16 years, Trip.Biz has built its strong resourcing capability, excellent service delivery, professional products, and cutting edge technology to provide services to over 14,000 large-scale corporations, including over 300 Fortune Global 500 companies and nearly 200 of the Top 500 Enterprises of China. Trip.Biz counts over 730,000 small to medium sized enterprises among its clients that have a combined total of over 30 million employees. Trip.Biz strives to help corporations lower their travel costs and increase efficiency. Find out more at trip.biz.
About Travalyst:
Travalyst is a not-for-profit sustainable travel organisation, founded by Prince Harry, the Duke of Sussex in 2019. The Travalyst Coalition Founding Partners are Booking.com, Skyscanner, Trip.com Group, Tripadvisor and Visa. Google joined the coalition in 2021, followed by Expedia Group, Amadeus and Travelport in 2022. Travalyst's mission is to change the way the world travels, for good. The coalition aims to reduce the negative impacts of travel and tourism by building and raising industry standards ensuring that we explore the world in a way that promotes a positive future for people and planet.
Find out more at www.travalyst.org
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4 women use pepper spray to rob Ulta in East Texas
Published: May. 18, 2022 at 7:05 AM CDT|Updated: 38 minutes ago
LONGVIEW, Texas (KLTV) - A group of women robbed a beauty retail store in Longview on Monday, according to Longview Police Department.
Police say they were called to the Ulta location at 3096 N. Eastman Road just before 5:30 p.m. Monday. When they arrived, several victims were in the store. They told police that they were pepper sprayed in the face by four women. The women took an undetermined amount of product from the store before spraying the women, they said, and then fled.
No surveillance video or description of the women has been released at this time.
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THOMASVILLE, Ga., Aug. 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Flowers Foods, Inc. (NYSE: FLO), producer of Nature's Own, Dave's Killer Bread, Wonder, Canyon Bakehouse, Tastykake, and other bakery foods, today announced that its board of directors has declared a quarterly dividend of $0.22 per share, an increase of 4.8% over the same quarter last year. This is the 80th consecutive quarterly dividend paid by the company and is payable on September 16, 2022, to shareholders of record on September 2, 2022.
About Flowers Foods
Headquartered in Thomasville, Ga., Flowers Foods, Inc. (NYSE: FLO) is one of the largest producers of packaged bakery foods in the United States with 2021 sales of $4.3 billion. Flowers operates bakeries across the country that produce a wide range of bakery products. Among the company's top brands are Nature's Own, Dave's Killer Bread, Wonder, Canyon Bakehouse, and Tastykake. Learn more at www.flowersfoods.com.
Forward-Looking Statements
Statements contained in this filing and certain other written or oral statements made from time to time by Flowers Foods, Inc. (the "company", "Flowers Foods", "Flowers", "us", "we", or "our") and its representatives that are not historical facts are forward-looking statements as defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements relate to current expectations regarding our future financial condition and results of operations and the ultimate impact of the novel strain of coronavirus ("COVID-19") on our business, results of operations and financial condition and are often identified by the use of words and phrases such as "anticipate," "believe," "continue," "could," "estimate," "expect," "intend," "may," "plan," "predict," "project," "should," "will," "would," "is likely to," "is expected to" or "will continue," or the negative of these terms or other comparable terminology. These forward-looking statements are based upon assumptions we believe are reasonable. Forward-looking statements are based on current information and are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause our actual results to differ materially from those projected. Certain factors that may cause actual results, performance, liquidity, and achievements to differ materially from those projected are discussed in our Annual Report on Form 10-K (the "Form 10-K") and Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC') and may include, but are not limited to, (a) unexpected changes in any of the following: (1) general economic and business conditions; (2) the competitive setting in which we operate, including advertising or promotional strategies by us or our competitors, as well as changes in consumer demand; (3) interest rates and other terms available to us on our borrowings; (4) supply chain conditions and any related impact on energy and raw materials costs and availability and hedging counter-party risks; (5) relationships with or increased costs related to our employees and third-party service providers; (6) laws and regulations (including environmental and health-related issues); and (7) accounting standards or tax rates in the markets in which we operate, (b) the ultimate impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and future responses and/or measures taken in response thereto, including, but not limited to, new and emerging variants of the virus and the efficacy and distribution of vaccines, which are highly uncertain and are difficult to predict, (c) the loss or financial instability of any significant customer(s), including as a result of product recalls or safety concerns related to our products, (d) changes in consumer behavior, trends and preferences, including health and whole grain trends, and the movement toward more inexpensive store branded products, (e) the level of success we achieve in developing and introducing new products and entering new markets, (f) our ability to implement new technology and customer requirements as required, (g) our ability to operate existing, and any new, manufacturing lines according to schedule, (h) our ability to implement and achieve our environmental, social, and governance ("ESG") goals in accordance with suppliers, regulations, and customers; (i) our ability to execute our business strategies which may involve, among other things, (1) the ability to realize the intended benefits of planned or contemplated acquisitions, dispositions or joint ventures, (2) the deployment of new systems (e.g., our enterprise resource planning ("ERP") system), distribution channels and technology, and (3) an enhanced organizational structure, (j) consolidation within the baking industry and related industries, (k) changes in pricing, customer and consumer reaction to pricing actions (including decreased volumes), and the pricing environment among competitors within the industry, (l) our ability to adjust pricing to offset, or partially offset, inflationary pressure on the cost of our products; (m) disruptions in our direct-store-delivery distribution model, including litigation or an adverse ruling by a court or regulatory or governmental body, or other regulatory developments, that could affect the independent contractor classifications of the independent distributor partners, (n) increasing legal complexity and legal proceedings that we are or may become subject to, (o) labor shortages and turnover or increases in employee and employee-related costs, (p) the credit, business, and legal risks associated with independent distributor partners and customers, which operate in the highly competitive retail food and foodservice industries, (q) any business disruptions due to political instability, pandemics, armed hostilities (including the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine), incidents of terrorism, natural disasters, labor strikes or work stoppages, technological breakdowns, product contamination, product recalls or safety concerns related to our products, or the responses to or repercussions from any of these or similar events or conditions and our ability to insure against such events, (r) the failure of our information technology ("IT") systems to perform adequately, including any interruptions, intrusions, cyber-attacks or security breaches of such systems or risks associated with the planned implementation of the upgrade of our ERP system; and (s) the potential impact of climate change on the company, including physical and transition risks, higher regulatory and compliance costs, reputational risks, and availability of capital on attractive terms. The foregoing list of important factors does not include all such factors, nor necessarily present them in order of importance. In addition, you should consult other disclosures made by the company (such as in our other filings with the SEC or in company press releases) for other factors that may cause actual results to differ materially from those projected by the company. Refer to Part I, Item 1A., Risk Factors, of the Form 10-K, Part II, Item 1A., Risk Factors of the Form 10-Q for the quarter ended July 16, 2022 and subsequent filing with the SEC for additional information regarding factors that could affect the company's results of operations, financial condition and liquidity. We caution you not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements, as they speak only as of the date made and are inherently uncertain. The company undertakes no obligation to publicly revise or update such statements, except as required by law. You are advised, however, to consult any further public disclosures by the company (such as in our filings with the SEC or in company press releases) on related subjects.
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PORTLAND, Maine — The Kittery-built submarine USS Thresher sent her final message just after 9 a.m. on April 10, 1963. The audio was garbled but it was clear she was in trouble.
Shortly thereafter, the captain of another U.S. Navy submarine, submerged nearby, heard the eerie sounds of the Thresher collapsing under ocean pressures more than 1,000 feet below the ocean off Cape Cod.
There were no survivors.
All 129 members of the crew and civilian engineers on board were lost in 8,400 feet of water.
That was 60 years ago this week. At the time, during the height of the Cold War, the loss of the nuclear-powered Thresher was an international news story, as well as an unfathomable tragedy. Countless column inches of newsprint and untold hours of television and radio broadcasts were dedicated to the tale.
The event was also enshrined in topical songs of the day. Pete Seeger, Phil Ochs, the Kingston Trio and Tom Paxton all released recordings about the Thresher. A newer contemporary tune about the Thresher was even written this century.
But marking losses at sea with melodies and rhyme is an ancient ritual not a new phenomenon.
“Songs about maritime disasters go back as far as maritime disasters themselves,” said Julia Lane, a Maine folk singer and author. “Think about Homer, Odyssius and Scylla and Charybdis.”
Lane has been singing folk songs, with partner Fred Gosbee as Castlebay, for 35 years — from Maine to Florida and California to Kosovo.
Last year, the pair published their first book, “Bygone Ballads of Maine, Volume One.” Inside are 163 folk songs of the sea collected by Maine folklorists. Lane and Gosbee, transcribed, researched and annotated each song. The book includes a handful of sinking ship songs.
The Kingston Trio released their Thresher ballad July 1, 1963, just three months after the tragedy.
“Oh, the Thresher, the finest atomic ship that ever dived for the sea,” the song begins. “Each man on board was a volunteer, was there because he chose there to be.”
“Ev’ry man jack on board was a hero. Ev’ry man jack on board there was brave
Ev’ry man jack on board was a hero. Each man risked a watery grave”
Famous folkie Pete Seeger also put out a song about the subject that year, on his album Broadside Ballads Vol. 1. Written by Gene Kadish, the song includes the lines, “The submarine called Thresher was on a deep sea dive. She dove below her safety range and crushed her crew alive.”
Tom Paxton’s song about the same thing took much the same tack, telling a largely matter-of-fact tale.
“She’s gone, gone, gone to the bottom of the sea,” it goes.
Phil Ochs and an obscure Canadian band called The Lowlanders also came out with songs in 1963.
Lane believes the Thresher songs from that time are probably not much remembered because they all stick to nuts-and-bolts storytelling, without touching any heartstrings.
“They’re all too jaunty,” she said.
Lane said what makes some other songs about tragedy at sea more memorable is how they talk about the palpable loss felt by those left behind who will never really know what happened to their loved ones.
She points to Gordon Lightfoot’s song “The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald.”
An enormous hit in the 1970s, the song tells the tale of a freighter on the Great Lakes which went down with all hands in November 1975.
“That lyric, ‘The church bell chimed till it rang 29 times, for each man on the Edmund Fitzgerald,'” Lane said. “You feel the bell, every stroke touching every heart that heard it that day.”
But instead of the 1963 songs, Lane much prefers a 2014 song by Carolinas-based duo Shovels and Rope. Their song, “Thresher,” is more poetic and much less literal.
“Oh, Thresher. We can’t take no more. Slow pirouette into the arms of the ocean floor,” it goes. “Mother ocean we are at the mercy of thee like children in uniform balancing on your knee.”
“Mother ocean we are
At the mercy of thee
Like children in uniform
Balancing on your knee”
Lane said she appreciates the compassion in the Shovels and Rope song. The duo is slated to play a show in Portland in June.
Another reason maritime tragedy songs never go out of style, Lane said, is because they’re a little like watching a scary movie. They’re a safe way to experience terror.
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The fire near Yosemite National Park exploded in a matter of hours last week. Thousands have been forced to evacuate in recent days. Families are beginning to reckon with the devastation.
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The fire near Yosemite National Park exploded in a matter of hours last week. Thousands have been forced to evacuate in recent days. Families are beginning to reckon with the devastation.
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The delayed firearms theft trial against the father of Harmony Montgomery, who is also charged with the missing girl’s murder in a separate case, is finally underway in New Hampshire.
Adam Montgomery, 32, is accused of stealing a rifle and a shotgun between Sept. 29 and Oct. 3, 2019, faces two counts each of being an armed career criminal, felon in possession of a firearm, theft by unauthorized taking or transfer and receiving stolen property. The charges were indicted in April 2022.
The charges stem from the theft of two long guns — Mossburg 500 pump shotgun and the stag arms AR-15 — from Manchester resident Chris Frain, who took the stand Wednesday and said he stored the weapons in a blanket under his bed.
Montgomery and his now-estranged wife, Kayla Montgomery, were living out of cars with their children, including Harmony who is not Kayla’s daughter, toward the end of 2019 after being evicted from their Manchester apartment.
Harmony, age 5, went missing sometime in November or December of that year and has since been presumed dead, with the state relabeling the case a homicide investigation last August — and Montgomery was charged with her murder by October.
While New Hampshire Attorney General John Formella said after the firearm charges were brought that there is no evidence to link the Harmony case and the firearms case, the two are linked not only by defendant but by a detail Kayla Montgomery shared when interviewed during the firearms investigation that Adam Montgomery’s court-appointed attorney said “changed the landscape of the case.”
“During her June 3 (2022) interview, Kayla reported to police that Harmony had been murdered in December 2019 by the defendant,” a court filing by prosecutor Jesse O’Neill states.
In court Thursday, prosecutor Ben Agati, a senior assistant attorney general for New Hampshire, says the case boils down to Montgomery, a convicted felon barred from possession of firearms, “certainly doesn’t like being told what to do.”
“Despite living under the same rules that you and I live with here in New Hampshire, rules like don’t steal, rules like don’t hold on to property when you know it’s not yours … he violated those rules,” Agati said.
Agati said that Facebook messages will prove Adam Montgomery was shopping the hot firearms around for drug money and did eventually sell them.
Defense attorney Caroline Smith countered in her own opening statement that “at no time did Adam control the guns” and instead pointed to two others — also drug addicts who needed money for drugs — as those actually responsible.
One of them is Kim Frain, theft victim Chris Frain’s wife, who testified that she had gotten high at the home of Adam and Kayla Montgomery the night before the theft.
“They were taken by Ishmael Garcia with Kim’s consent,” Smith said. “Adam tried to help him, but he did not steal those guns.”
Testimony is scheduled to resume at 9 a.m. | https://www.bostonherald.com/2023/06/01/adam-montgomery-firearm-theft-trial-underway-in-new-hampshire/ | 2023-06-02 01:07:01 | 1 | https://www.bostonherald.com/2023/06/01/adam-montgomery-firearm-theft-trial-underway-in-new-hampshire/ |
Two horses rescued by the Bexar County Sheriff's Office are on their way to a Smiley sanctuary.
On Feb. 22, BCSO received a tip regarding a case of animal cruelty involving malnourished horses, the sheriff's office wrote in a social media post on Monday. Deputies and the office's animal-cruelty investigator headed to the location in the 10000 block of Silver Trail, Atascosa, southwest of San Antonio.
Two horses were observed that appeared to be emaciated and without access to an adequate food or water supply.
"The horses were extremely thin and had been eating the bark off of trees nearby as well as the wood from their enclosure," BCSO wrote in the post. "The horses' water bucket had algae and debris."
The two horses were seized and removed from the location. They were transported to a nearby veterinary office for further treatment and will be transferred to Meadow Haven Horse Rescue and Sanctuary in Smiley, Texas, about an hour southeast of San Antonio along U.S. Route 87.
BCSO wrote that the investigation remains open.
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Elon Musk wants to turn Twitter into a "digital town square," but his much-publicized Twitter Spaces kickoff event, with Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announcing his run for president, struggled with technical glitches and a near half-hour delay Tuesday.
The billionaire Twitter owner said the problems were due to “straining” servers because so many people were trying to listen to the audio-only event. But even at their highest, the number of listeners listed topped out at around 420,000, far from the millions of viewers that televised presidential announcements attract.
“There’s so many people,” said host David Sacks amid the disruptions. “We’ve got so many people here that we are kind of melting the servers, which is a good sign.”
After it concluded without further disruptions, Musk, DeSantis and Sacks played off the event as a success, with Sacks quipping “it's not how you start, it's how you finish — and we finished really strong."
Musk a day earlier dubbed the event a historic first for Twitter, saying it would be "the first time something like this is happening on social media." The webcast was scheduled to start at 6 p.m. ET but nearly 30 minutes passed with users getting kicked off, hearing microphone feedback and enduring other technical problems before it finally began. The audience remained under 500,000.
DeSantis opponents had a field day with the delayed announcement.
"Glitchy. Tech issues. Uncomfortable silences. A complete failure to launch. And that’s just the candidate!” said Steven Cheung, a spokesperson for former President and current candidate Donald Trump.
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, a Democrat from New York, tweeted, “We had more people join when I played Among Us,” referencing the popular video game.
Twitter has suffered a host of technical issues since Musk took over and fired or laid off roughly 80% of its staff — including engineers tasked with keeping the site running. A day before the DeSantis event, speaking at The Wall Street Journal's CEO Council Summit in London, Musk expressed confidence about Twitter's future and said he is "going to start adding people to the company" but gave no further details.
Musk bought Twitter last fall for $44 billion. Since then, he has upended the platform's verification system, loosened its content moderation policies in line with his views as a "free speech absolutist," spread misinformation and engaged with far-right figures, all the while working to attract jittery advertisers back to the platform to turn it profitable. His grand vision, he has said repeatedly, is to eventually turn Twitter into an " everything app " for everyone — a digital town square where people can hear from world leaders and politicians without the need for traditional media as a go-between.
But he seems to mainly be courting conservatives and Republicans lately, referring to Democrats and liberals as infected by the “woke mind virus” and reinstating extremist accounts that were banned by Twitter's previous administration.
Wednesday's campaign launch event with DeSantis continued the trend — though it remains to be seen whether the platform can become a go-to destination for mainstream politicians when it continues to show evidence of instability. For instance, the word “DeSaster” was trending on Twitter Wednesday evening as users mocked the botched campaign launch.
In the world of traditional media and politics, a glitchy half-hour delay and an audience in the hundreds of thousands rather than millions, Wednesday's Twitter Spaces event might look like a failure. But in Silicon Valley, failure is often spun as positive, even essential in developing new products and improving existing ones. Twitter Spaces — which Twitter launched in 2020 to compete with the then-popular audio chat site Clubhouse — is generally not used for audiences in the hundreds of thousands, so in some ways it was not a surprise that the event was marred with technical problems.
"It's much worse for DeSantis than it is for Musk," said Jo-Ellen Pozner, a business professor at Santa Clara University, noting that just a month ago Musk's SpaceX launched a rocket that exploded minutes after its launch from Texas. After the explosion, Musk called it "an exciting test launch of Starship! Learned a lot for next test launch in a few months" in a tweet.
“It is clearly a difficult situation for DeSantis, who wants to project competence, who wants to forestall criticism,” she said. “Musk has an easier out by just saying that ‘this was the first time we tried it, it didn’t work out perfectly, but next time we’ll do much better,’ in the classic Silicon Valley approach to failing fast and learning more.”
Pozner said it remains an “open question” how Twitter is going to be valued as a broad digital platform down the line.
“I think will depend on, you know, how he and the top management react to this and how they spin it,” she said.
After DeSantis logged off, Musk and Sacks extended an open invitation to any other presidential candidate who wants to do a Twitter Spaces event. Whether or not they get any takers could signal what the future holds for Twitter as a “public square."
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OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Union Pacific will renew its push for one-person train crews later this summer when the railroad tests out the idea of having a conductor in a truck respond to problems on trains in Nebraska and Colorado.
The railroad will continue using two crew members on its trains during the test, but officials say this could bolster their case in future negotiations for cutting crew size if it is successful.
UP’s Jason Pinder confirmed the pilot program Monday when he testified against a proposed Kansas rule that would require two-person crews. The Omaha, Nebraska-based railroad has long been a leading proponent in the industry’s push to go down to one-person crews.
This plan had to be shelved earlier this year after the Transportation Division of the International Association of Sheet Metal, Air, Rail and Transportation Workers union that represents conductors opposed it. But that union later agreed to let Union Pacific test out ground-based conductors as long as it maintained current crew sizes and agreed to drop ongoing negotiations over reducing crew size. Even though UP abandoned its current proposal to eliminate conductors on trains, the railroad can reintroduce the idea in the next contract negotiations that begin in 2025.
Union officials say there has been no change in SMART-TD’s longstanding opposition to the idea of eliminating the second person in the cab of a locomotive because of safety concerns. In fact, the union’s Ty Dragoo testified Monday that “We’re huge proponents” of the proposed Kansas rule.
If that state’s regulators approve, Kansas would join at least nine other states that have passed laws requiring two-man crews. The others are California, Wisconsin, Arizona, West Virginia. Minnesota, Washington, Nevada, Colorado and Ohio. Railroad safety has been a key focus nationwide this year in the wake of a fiery February derailment in eastern Ohio that forced evacuations and created lingering health concerns and several other rail crashes.
The railroads strongly oppose state laws on their operations and usually challenge them in court because they argue that the federal government should be the only one to regulate the industry to ensure there is a uniform set of rules nationwide. The Federal Railroad Administration is also currently considering a proposed rule that would require two-person crews, but it’s not clear when they will act on the rule.
Members of Congress have also proposed requiring two-man crews as part of a package of rail reforms drafted after the East Palestine, Ohio, derailment. That bill garnered bipartisan support initially but hasn’t yet been debated on the floor of the Senate, and it faces uncertain prospects in the Republican-controlled House where most lawmakers are reluctant to approve new regulations.
The pilot program will run in western Nebraska between North Platte and Morrill and in Colorado and Wyoming between Denver and Cheyenne starting in August and September. The railroad’s idea is to test out how quickly a conductor in a truck can respond to any problem compared to how quickly a conductor on the train will be able to walk back along the train to find an issue. UP still has to work out exactly how big of a territory a ground-based conductor might cover.
Railroads have fought any crew size requirement because they say there isn’t enough data to show operating trains with one crew member would be riskier, and they argue that railroads have become safer in recent decades even as crews shrank from five to the current standard of two. The railroads have argued that modern technology — particularly the automatic braking system railroads were required to install in recent years — makes the conductor unnecessary on a train and executives believe that moving conductors off of trains would improve their quality of life by giving them more predictable schedules and keeping them from going on the road.
While all the major freight railroads continue to use two-person crews, a number of short-line railroads have already been using one-person crews for years. Chuck Baker, the president of the American Short Line and Regional Railroad Association, testified at the Kansas hearing Monday that many of those smaller railroads have also found other benefits of having a conductor based in a truck such as having them adjust switches ahead of a train or go ahead to visit with customers before a train arrives.
But all the rail unions have long opposed moving conductors out of locomotives, arguing they help monitor track conditions and radio communications while ensuring that engineers remain alert and respond to any emergencies or mechanical problems on the train. In the case of a derailment or collision, conductors are the first ones to respond before any additional help can arrive.
The unions say the value of having a conductor onboard has been demonstrated time and time again including during a fiery 2013 derailment near Casselton, North Dakota, when the conductor was able to help separate undamaged tank cars filled with crude oil from the rest of the train so they could be pulled away from the fire.
Critics of the idea of moving conductors out of the locomotive cabs have also raised practical questions about whether a conductor driving a truck would even be able to reach a train in remote locations where no roads are near the tracks. Plus, a conductor in a truck could be delayed in traffic.
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HOUSTON, June 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- DarkPulse, Inc. (OTC-PINK: DPLS) ("DarkPulse" and the "Company"), a technology company focused on the manufacture, sale, installation and monitoring of their patented laser sensing systems which provide a data stream of critical metrics for assessing the health and security of infrastructure, today announced that MultiNet Communications has become a distributor for DarkPulse BOTDA EREBOSÔ sensing systems across the Middle East and Africa including United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Oman, Kuwait and Bahrain. In offering these products, MultiNet Communications will concentrate on customers in the critical infrastructure/key resources, smart cities, transportation, and renewable energy sectors with a focus on oil and gas pipeline applications.
MultiNet Communications was founded in 2008 as a value-added distributor for optical fiber cables & accessories, structured cabling solutions, enclosures and data center solution, ELV & security solutions, CCTV, racks and PDUs, UPS, KVM switches and audio/video solutions. MultiNet provides products and customer service to the entire Middle East region through branches in UAE, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Egypt, Qatar and Oman. With technical support and product training from DarkPulse, MultiNet's professional sales teams will help customers to identify and deploy solutions that address both technical and operational needs.
"We are excited and honored to add DarkPulse to our portfolio of class A vendors. This will extend our ability to deliver sensing solutions for every customer and application," said Essam Khafagi, CEO of MultiNet Communications.
Dennis O'Leary, DarkPulse Chairman and CEO, stated, "MultiNet, through their extensive networks, will distribute our high resolution BOTDA sensor solutions into key market segments throughout the Middle East, Africa and GCC countries expanding our operational footprint across major market segments. In conjunction with distribution services, MultiNet with assist the Company with creating a certification program for those companies wishing to become a certified DarkPulse installation partner." Mr. O'Leary continued, "Having certified installation partners across the region will help accelerate the adoption of our cutting-edge sensing technology products and services while offering superior technical services support after the sale."
More information about MultiNet Communications and the company's services is available at www.multinetfze.com.
DarkPulse, Inc. uses advanced laser-based monitoring systems to provide rapid and accurate monitoring of temperatures, strains and stresses. The Company's technology excels when applied to live, dynamic critical infrastructure and structural monitoring, including pipeline monitoring, perimeter and structural surveillance, aircraft structural components and mining safety. The Company's fiber-based monitoring systems can assist markets that are not currently served, and its unique technology covers extended areas and any event that is translated into the detection of a change in strain or temperature. In addition to the Company's ongoing efforts with respect to the marketing and sales of its technology products and services to its customers, the Company also continues to explore potential strategic alliances through joint venture and licensing opportunities to further expand its global market position.
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Gov. Kay Ivey welcomes visitors for Governor's Mansion candlelight tour
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Gov. Kay Ivey welcomes visitors for Governor's Mansion candlelight tour
Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey welcomed visitors back for the Governor's Mansion candlelight tour in Montgomery Monday evening.Tonight's tour, along with the first one on Dec. 12, allowed folks to see the holiday decorations up close and enjoy live musical entertainment.“Whether it be spending time with loved ones, enjoying our favorite meals or giving thanks for all the good Lord has granted us, there is always so much to look forward to as we move into the holiday season,” Ivey said. “Each year, I am always excited to share the beautifully decorated Governor’s Mansion with my fellow Alabamians."The Governor's Mansion is a 1907 Colonial Revival house, which has served as the official residence for governors of Alabama since 1951.
MONTGOMERY, Ala. —
Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey welcomed visitors back for the Governor's Mansion candlelight tour in Montgomery Monday evening.
Tonight's tour, along with the first one on Dec. 12, allowed folks to see the holiday decorations up close and enjoy live musical entertainment.
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“Whether it be spending time with loved ones, enjoying our favorite meals or giving thanks for all the good Lord has granted us, there is always so much to look forward to as we move into the holiday season,” Ivey said. “Each year, I am always excited to share the beautifully decorated Governor’s Mansion with my fellow Alabamians."
The Governor's Mansion is a 1907 Colonial Revival house, which has served as the official residence for governors of Alabama since 1951. | https://www.wvtm13.com/article/gov-kay-ivey-welcomes-visitors-for-governors-mansion-candlelight-tour/42289617 | 2022-12-20 04:47:17 | 1 | https://www.wvtm13.com/article/gov-kay-ivey-welcomes-visitors-for-governors-mansion-candlelight-tour/42289617 |
(GasBuddy) For the sixth straight week, the nation’s average gas price has fallen, declining 11.9 cents from a week ago to $3.09 per gallon Monday according to GasBuddy data compiled from more than 11 million individual price reports covering over 150,000 gas stations across the country. The national average is down 57.1 cents from a month ago and 20.0 cents per gallon lower than a year ago. The national average price of diesel has fallen 14.1 cents in the last week and stands at $4.77 per gallon.
“The national average for a gallon of gasoline is down nearly $2 compared to six months ago, and heading into Christmas travel week, is at its lowest in a year and a half, saving Americans some $750 million every day,” said Patrick De Haan, head of petroleum analysis at GasBuddy. “While the decline should take the national average under $3 per gallon in the next week or so, it is soon likely to fade as oil prices have held in the $70 per barrel range. But while the declines for gasoline may fade, diesel prices still have considerable ground to cover, and could fall another 50 cents or more in the weeks ahead. Fuel prices across the board have been plunging back into territory more Americans feel is normal, which could certainly boost economic sentiment going forward.”
OIL PRICES
After reaching as low as $72 per barrel, West Texas Intermediate crude oil has seen a slight rally on China’s reopening plans, rising $1.47 per barrel in early trade to $75.76, nearly $4 higher than last Monday’s $71.85 per barrel fetch. Brent crude oil was up $1.46 in early trading to $80.50 per barrel, also some $4 higher than last Monday’s $76.32 per barrel start. While the Department of Energy last week began the process of refilling the SPR with a 3 million barrel solicitation, oil prices were little changed on the news, initially rallying before cooling right back off. Traditionally, the end of the year features drawdowns on inventories to avoid paying tax on product held at the end of the year, which has often pushed refined products prices higher.
According to Baker Hughes, last week’s U.S. rig count was down 4 to 776 and was 197 rigs higher than a year ago. The Canadian rig count was down 3 rigs to 199 and was 32 rigs higher than a year ago.
OIL AND REFINED PRODUCTS
Last week’s report from the Energy Information Administration showed a large 10.2 million barrel rise in oil inventories, while the SPR saw a decline of 4.7 million barrels. U.S. oil inventories now stand about 4 million barrels below last year, and 6% below the five year seasonal average. Gasoline inventories jumped a solid 4.5 million barrels and now stand at a 5 million barrel surplus compared to a year ago, but remain 3% shy of the five year seasonal average. Distillate inventories picked up 1.4 million barrels and now stand down just 2.9% compared to a year ago, having seen significant recovery over the last two months. Implied gasoline demand, a proxy for retail consumption, fell 103,000bpd to 8.26 million barrels per day, while refinery utilization fell 3.3 percentage points to 92.2% as product prices have fallen. Total U.S. petroleum supplies stand up 20.7 million barrels compared to a year ago, but including the SPR are down 196 million barrels versus a year ago.
FUEL DEMAND
According to GasBuddy demand data driven by its Pay with GasBuddy card, U.S. retail gasoline demand rose last week (Sun-Sat) by 3.3%, after bouncing back the week prior. Broken down by PADD region, demand rose 2.9% in PADD 1, rose 3.2% in PADD 2, rose 5.2% in PADD 3, fell 203% in PADD 4, and rose 3.2% in PADD 5.
GAS PRICE TRENDS
The most common U.S. gas price encountered by motorists stood at $2.99 per gallon, unchanged from last week, followed by $2.89, $2.79, $2.69 and $3.09 rounding out the top five most common prices.
The median U.S. gas price is $2.99 per gallon, down 10 cents from last week and about 9 cents lower than the national average.
The top 10% of stations in the country average $4.22 per gallon, while the bottom 10% average $2.44 per gallon.
The states with the lowest average prices: Texas ($2.57), Oklahoma ($2.57), and Arkansas ($2.66).
The states with the highest average prices: Hawaii ($5.02), California ($4.28), and Nevada ($4.06). | https://www.wane.com/top-stories/gas-nearly-2-cheaper-than-6-months-ago/ | 2022-12-19 16:22:58 | 1 | https://www.wane.com/top-stories/gas-nearly-2-cheaper-than-6-months-ago/ |
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ISLAMABAD (AP) — A powerful car bomb detonated near a residential area in Islamabad on Friday, killing two suspected militants and an officer, police said, raising fears that militants have a presence in one of the country’s safest cities.
At least three police officers and seven passersby were wounded in the bombing. The Pakistani Taliban claimed responsibility for the explosion.
Friday's bombing in Pakistan's capital city happened 15 kilometers ( about 9 miles) from the garrison city of Rawalpindi, home of the military and government spy agencies.
Police said in a statement that the blast happened when police officers spotted the car and ordered the driver to halt for routine checking. Instead of stopping, its driver detonated explosives hidden inside. A female passenger in the car also was killed, Suhail Zafar Chattha, a senior police officer in Islamabad told reporters at the scene.
TV footage showed a burning car as police officers cordoned off the area.
Residents said they saw policemen on motorcycles chasing a car and ordering a man inside the vehicle to come out.
Chattha, the city's deputy police chief confirmed that account, saying the suspect blew up the explosive-laden vehicle after being surrounded by police officers.
Pakistani Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif condemned the bombing and thanked the police.
“Police officers stopped the terrorists by sacrificing their blood and the nation salutes its brave men," Sharif said in a statement.
Mohammad Khalid Khurasani, the spokesman for the Pakistani Taliban or TTP, said in a statement one of the group's militants carried out the suicide attack to avenge the killing of a senior leader. Abdul Wali, widely known as Omar Khalid Khurasani, was killed in a roadside bombing in August in Afghanistan’s Paktika province. His death was a heavy blow to TTP, who blamed Pakistani intelligence agents for the killing without offering any evidence or elaborating.
Pakistani Taliban have stepped up attacks on security forces since November, when they unilaterally ended a monthslong cease-fire with the country's government.
The latest violence comes days after several Pakistani Taliban detainees overpowered their guards at a counterterrorism center in northwestern Pakistan on Sunday after snatching police weapons and taking three officers hostage.
On Tuesday, Pakistan’s special forces raided the detention center, triggering an intense shootout in which the military later said 25 detainees linked to the Pakistani Taliban were killed in Bannu, a district in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province and part of a former tribal region.
Three troops and at least three hostages were killed in that incident.
The government has since stepped up security across the country, based on intelligence reports that the Pakistani Taliban, known as Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan or TTP, had dispatched fighters to carry out attacks at public places and police stations.
Pakistani Taliban are separate but allied with the Afghan Taliban, who seized power in neighboring Afghanistan last year as U.S. and NATO troops were in the final weeks of their pullout after 20 years of war. Since then, top TTP leaders and fighters have been hiding in neighboring Afghanistan, though the militants still have relatively free reign in patches of the province. | https://www.ourmidland.com/news/article/Car-bombing-in-Islamabad-kills-2-suspects-and-17673440.php | 2022-12-23 09:08:15 | 0 | https://www.ourmidland.com/news/article/Car-bombing-in-Islamabad-kills-2-suspects-and-17673440.php |
WACO, Texas — Former Baylor men's basketball guard LJ Cryer announced on April 9 that he has transferred to the University of Houston.
Cryer is from Katy, Texas and will now return home to play in front of friends and family.
Cryer broke out for the Bears during the 2022-2023 season, averaging 15 points a game and shooting 43 percent from three-point range. During the NCAA Tournament, Cryer set a Baylor program record for most points scored in a tournament game with 30.
Cryer was injured for a large chunk of the previous season when he missed 15 games and was absent during the Big 12 and NCAA tournaments.
When he played high school ball in Katy, Cryer finished his career with 3,488 points, fifth-most all-time in Texas public schools and most in Houston area public schools. He was named to the TABC Class 6A All-State Team and was tabbed 2020 All-Greater Houston Boys Basketball Player of the Year by Houston Chronicle.
Scott Drew and his coaching staff will be forced to hit the transfer portal as they search for a capable guard to replace Cryer. This move will also apply some pressure to Ja'Kobe Walter, the four-star commit and 14th best player on the ESPN Top 100 list.
Dale Bonner also entered the transfer portal last week. The team could also be without guards Adam Flagler and Keyonte George who have declared for the NBA Draft.
With Houston joining the Big 12 for the 2023-24 season, the Bears will play the Cougars at least twice.
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PHILADELPHIA – Within a span of 371 days, a lot of things can change. For Eagles defensive end Brandon Graham, Sept. 19, 2021, is a day that is still etched in his memory because he found himself on the Lincoln Financial Field grass, having just his Achilles tendon tear, ending his season.
Graham began rehabbing the injury and passed every milestone needed to get back on the field. After returning to the field to participate in training camp practices and the first two regular season games, Graham had 2.5 sacks, six tackles, five quarterback hits, a pass defended, and a forced fumble against the Washington Commanders last Sunday. Graham’s performance came a year and a week after his injury, and it helped him earn him the first NFC Player of the Week award of his 13-season career. | https://www.lehighvalleylive.com/philadelphia-eagles/2022/09/why-eagles-brandon-graham-earning-an-award-for-the-1st-time-in-his-career-has-made-him-hungrier.html | 2022-09-29 12:28:48 | 1 | https://www.lehighvalleylive.com/philadelphia-eagles/2022/09/why-eagles-brandon-graham-earning-an-award-for-the-1st-time-in-his-career-has-made-him-hungrier.html |
The General Partner Fund Launches with $65 Million As Hoffman & Associates Continues to Grow Its Real Estate Portfolio Across the Mid-Atlantic and Southeast
WASHINGTON, Aug. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Hoffman & Associates, a leading developer of innovative mixed-use and residential communities across the Mid-Atlantic and Southeast, including the $3.6 billion Washington, D.C. waterfront neighborhood The Wharf, announced that it closed on its first real estate private equity fund. The Hoffman & Associates General Partner Fund, a $65 million investment vehicle, will predominantly target development projects including early-stage initiatives currently led by the company.
With 30 years of experience and 6.5 million square feet in development and construction, Hoffman & Associates is steadily growing with a variety of projects that are shaping cityscapes and neighborhoods across the Mid-Atlantic and Southeast. The fund gives the company an advantage in expanding its growing pipeline, acting quickly on future opportunities.
"Hoffman & Associates is expanding our portfolio. As The Wharf comes to completion, and our presence in Northern Virginia and North Carolina continues to grow with market demand and projects such as West Falls, Waterfront Station II, 4600 Fairfax Drive, Seaboard Station and RUS Bus, our company anticipates many more opportunities. The Hoffman & Associates General Partner Fund will be instrumental in continuing our company's exciting future," said Monty Hoffman, Founder and Chairman of Hoffman & Associates.
"We are honored to be able to announce The Hoffman & Associates General Partner Fund as it continues to showcase our investors' confidence in our team and our innovative, community-minded approach to development," said Jon McAvoy, Hoffman & Associates' Chief Investment Officer. "The Fund builds on our three decades of success, delivering strong returns for our investors and partners, as well as community value across the neighborhoods we serve."
This announcement follows the consistent growth of Hoffman & Associates, anchored by the completion of The Wharf later this year, as well as the company's continuous expansion across the Mid-Atlantic and Southeast, with a variety of projects ranging from large-scale neighborhoods to mixed-use condominium and apartment offerings, all underscoring the company's innovative and unwavering commitment to sustainable, community-minded development.
Over the next two years, the fund intends to deploy its capital base in projects including:
- West Falls: A nearly 10-acre expansive, multiphase mixed-use, transit-oriented project expanding the vibrant community in Falls Church, Virginia. West Falls will serve as a gateway to the city of Falls Church and a gathering place for all with apartments, condominiums, senior living, retail, hotel and a medical office building, along with an outdoor community gathering space in the center of the neighborhood that will provide over 18,000 square feet of open space for community use. The biggest project in Falls Church history, West Falls is poised to be Hoffman & Associates' next largest endeavor following The Wharf.
- 4600 Fairfax Drive: A dynamic, 530,000 square-foot multifamily development in Ballston, Virginia that will feature more than 500 residences including apartments and townhome-style residences in two buildings with 475 apartment residences as well as 29 townhome-style multifamily units. The project is designed to not only achieve LEED Gold certification, but also to follow Arlington County's industry leading 2020 Green Building Program.
- RUS Bus: A 500,000 square-foot transit-oriented mixed-use development in Raleigh, NC, integrating the Raleigh Union Station with innovative transit improvements, a new bus facility, bike and pedestrian-friendly spaces and multifamily residential with affordable housing, retail and hospitality. The approximately $275 million project, one of the biggest developments currently underway in Raleigh, features plans to build two high-rise buildings up to 40 stories tall, with 18,000 square feet of retail space and over 400 apartments.
- Seaboard Station: This dynamic development that is set to deliver its first phase this fall, will bring a unique mix of residential, retail and vibrant community spaces to the historic location of Seaboard Station in downtown Raleigh, NC. When complete, Seaboard Station will feature nearly 600 residences in three buildings and more than 130,000 square feet of street-level retail, restaurants and entertainment concepts, as well as underground parking and a hotel.
For more information about Hoffman & Associates, please visit www.hoffman-dev.com.
Hoffman & Associates is a leader in both residential and mixed-use development in multiple markets across the Mid-Atlantic and Southeast regions. Since its founding in 1993, Hoffman & Associates has developed over 75 mixed-use, residential, office and retail projects with an unwavering commitment to sustainable and innovative development that puts community first. Hoffman & Associates is an industry leader in creating inclusive urban communities that bring people together and enhance the way we socialize, work and live together. The company has large-scale developments throughout the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area, Raleigh, North Carolina, and Falls Church, Virginia, with a portfolio totaling $6 billion. Hoffman & Associates is also the managing member of Hoffman-Madison Waterfront, a joint venture with Madison Marquette, which is developing The Wharf, a $3.6 billion, 3.3 million square-foot neighborhood along Washington, D.C.'s waterfront. Other developments include Seaboard Station, West Falls, Waterfront Station II, Parcel B at Audi Field, 4600 Fairfax Drive, RUS Bus, Amaris, The Banks, The Bower, 525 Water, VIO, The Channel and Incanto. Hoffman & Associates has offices in Washington, D.C. and Raleigh, North Carolina. For more information please visit: www.hoffman-dev.com.
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Falling tree strikes 2 cars on Salem road; 1 suffers significant injuries, fire chief says
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A tree fell onto a pair of cars in Salem on Friday morning.The tree crashed onto the road at the intersection of Pelham and Stiles roads before 9:30 a.m.>> See raw video from the sceneOfficials said one of the cars that was hit was towed from the scene. A person inside the other car was taken to the hospital with significant injuries, however, he was alert and conscious, according to the fire chief. Power was knocked out to a small area in the town, and utility crews were at the scene.>> Resources: Emergency homeless shelters | Warming centers | Latest outage mapsWhy the tree came down is not known, but winds are gusty Friday as an arctic air mass settles into the state. --
SALEM, N.H. —
A tree fell onto a pair of cars in Salem on Friday morning.
The tree crashed onto the road at the intersection of Pelham and Stiles roads before 9:30 a.m.
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>> See raw video from the scene
Officials said one of the cars that was hit was towed from the scene. A person inside the other car was taken to the hospital with significant injuries, however, he was alert and conscious, according to the fire chief.
Power was knocked out to a small area in the town, and utility crews were at the scene.
>> Resources: Emergency homeless shelters | Warming centers | Latest outage maps
Why the tree came down is not known, but winds are gusty Friday as an arctic air mass settles into the state.
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Updated July 29, 2022 at 8:28 AM ET
JACKSON, Ky. — Search and rescue teams backed by the National Guard searched Friday for people missing in record floods that wiped out entire communities in some of the poorest places in America. Kentucky's governor said 15 people have died, a toll he expected to grow as the rain keeps falling.
"We've still got a lot of searching to do," said Jerry Stacy, the emergency management director in Kentucky's hard-hit Perry County. "We still have missing people."
Powerful floodwaters swallowed towns that hug creeks and streams in Appalachian valleys and hollows, leaving vehicles in useless piles, crunching runaway equipment and piles of debris against bridges and swamping homes and businesses. Mudslides on steep slopes left many people marooned and without power and made rescues more difficult.
Water gushed from hillsides and flooded out of streambeds, inundating homes, businesses and roads throughout eastern Kentucky. Parts of western Virginia and southern West Virginia also saw flooding. Rescue crews used helicopters and boats to pick up people trapped by floodwaters.
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear tweeted Thursday evening that the state's death toll from flooding had risen to eight. He asked for continued prayers for the region, which was bracing for more rain.
"In a word, this event is devastating," Beshear said earlier in the day. "And I do believe it will end up being one of the most significant, deadly floods that we have had in Kentucky in at least a very long time."
In Breathitt County in Kentucky, Krystal Holbrook's family raced against surging floodwaters in the early morning hours to move possessions to higher ground. Their ordeal began around 4 a.m. Thursday, as they scurried in the dark to move vehicles, campers, trailers and farm equipment. But as the water kept rising throughout the day, the concern was that "higher ground is getting a little bit difficult," she said.
"It looks like a huge lake back here," she said.
Beshear warned that property damage in Kentucky would be widespread. The governor said officials were setting up a site for donations that would go to residents affected by the flooding.
Dangerous conditions and continued rainfall hampered rescue efforts Thursday, the governor said.
"We've got a lot of people that need help that we can't get to at the moment," Beshear said. "We will."
Flash flooding and mudslides were reported across the mountainous region of eastern Kentucky, western Virginia and southern West Virginia, where thunderstorms dumped several inches of rain over the past few days.
With more rain expected in the area, the National Weather Service said additional flooding was possible into Friday in much of West Virginia, eastern Kentucky and southwest Virginia. Forecasters said the highest threat of flash flooding was expected to shift farther east into West Virginia.
Poweroutage.us reported more than 31,000 customers without electricity in eastern Kentucky, West Virginia and Virginia, with the bulk of the outages in Kentucky.
"There are a lot of people in eastern Kentucky on top of roofs waiting to be rescued," Beshear said earlier Thursday. "There are a number of people that are unaccounted for and I'm nearly certain this is a situation where we are going to lose some of them."
Rescue crews worked throughout the night helping people stranded by the rising waters in eastern Kentucky's Perry County, where Emergency Management Director Jerry Stacy called it a "catastrophic event."
"We're just in the rescue mode right now," Stacy said, speaking with The Associated Press by phone as he struggled to reach his office in Hazard. "Extreme flash flooding and mudslides are just everywhere."
The storms hit an Appalachian mountain region where communities and homes are perched on steep hillsides or set deep in the hollows between them, where creeks and streams can rise in a hurry. But this one is far worse than a typical flood, said Stacy, 54.
"I've lived here in Perry County all my life and this is by the far the worst event I've ever seen," he said.
Roads in many areas weren't passable after as much as 6 inches (15 centimeters) of rain had fallen in some areas by Thursday, and 1-3 more inches (7.5 centimeters) could fall, the National Weather Service said.
Beshear said he has deployed National Guard soldiers to the hardest-hit areas, and three parks in the region were opened as shelters for displaced people.
Breathitt County's courthouse was opened overnight in Kentucky, and Emergency Management Director Chris Friley said the Old Montessori School would provide more permanent shelter once crews can staff it.
Perry County dispatchers told WKYT-TV that floodwaters washed out roads and bridges and knocked homes off foundations. The city of Hazard said rescue crews were out all night, urging people on Facebook to stay off roads and "pray for a break in the rain."
In West Virginia's Greenbrier County, firefighters pulled people from flooded homes, and five campers who got stranded by high water in Nicholas County were rescued by the Keslers Cross Lanes Volunteer Fire Department, WCHS-TV reported.
Gov. Jim Justice declared a state of emergency for six counties in West Virginia after severe thunderstorms this week caused significant local flooding, downed trees, power outages and blocked roads.
Communities in southwest Virginia also were flooding, and the National Weather Service office in Blacksburg, Virginia, warned of more showers and storms on Thursday.
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CA Reno NV Zone Forecast for Monday, June 13, 2022
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Western Nevada-Eastern Sierra-Northeast California Zone Forecast
National Weather Service Reno NV
332 AM PDT Tue Jun 14 2022
This is an automatically generated product that provides averaged
values for large geographic areas and may not be representative
of a specific area. To get a more specific forecast for your area,
please visit www.nws.noaa.gov/wtf/udaf/area/?site=rev
CAZ072-NVZ002-150300-
Greater Lake Tahoe Area-
Including the cities of South Lake Tahoe, Tahoe City, Truckee,
Markleeville, Stateline, Glenbrook, and Incline Village
332 AM PDT Tue Jun 14 2022
.TODAY...Sunny. Highs 65 to 75. Light winds becoming west around
10 mph in the afternoon.
.TONIGHT...Clear. Lows 37 to 47. Northwest winds around 10 mph in
the evening becoming light.
.WEDNESDAY...Sunny. Highs 73 to 83. Light winds becoming west
around 10 mph in the afternoon.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows 45 to 55. Southwest winds 10 to
15 mph. Gusts up to 30 mph in the evening.
.THURSDAY...Sunny. Highs 70 to 80. Southwest winds around 10 mph
increasing to 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph in the
afternoon. Ridge gusts up to 60 mph in the afternoon.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Breezy, clear. Lows 40 to 50.
.FRIDAY...Breezy. Partly cloudy. Highs 59 to 69.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Breezy, clear. Lows 32 to 42.
.SATURDAY AND SATURDAY NIGHT...Breezy. Partly cloudy with a
slight chance of showers. Highs 53 to 63. Lows 29 to 39.
.JUNETEENTH...Partly cloudy with a slight chance of showers in
the morning, then sunny in the afternoon. Highs 58 to 68.
.SUNDAY NIGHT AND MONDAY...Clear. Lows 35 to 45. Highs 68 to 78.
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CAZ070-NVZ005-150300-
Surprise Valley California-Northern Washoe County-
Including the cities of Cedarville, Eagleville, Fort Bidwell,
Empire, and Gerlach
332 AM PDT Tue Jun 14 2022
.TODAY...Sunny. Highs 69 to 79. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Gusts up to 30 mph in the afternoon.
.TONIGHT...Clear. Lows 37 to 47. North winds 10 to 20 mph. Gusts
up to 30 mph in the evening.
.WEDNESDAY...Sunny. Highs 82 to 92. Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph.
Gusts up to 30 mph in the afternoon.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows 47 to 57. Southwest winds 15 to
20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph decreasing to around 10 mph after
midnight.
.THURSDAY...Sunny. Areas of blowing dust in the afternoon. Highs
82 to 92. Southwest winds around 10 mph increasing to 20 to
30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph in the afternoon.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Breezy. Partly cloudy. Areas of blowing dust in
the evening. Lows 46 to 56.
.FRIDAY AND FRIDAY NIGHT...Breezy. Partly cloudy. Highs 70 to 80.
Lows 38 to 48.
.SATURDAY...Sunny in the morning, then mostly cloudy with a
slight chance of showers in the afternoon. Highs 64 to 74.
.SATURDAY NIGHT AND JUNETEENTH...Mostly cloudy with a chance of
showers. Lows 37 to 42. Highs 66 to 76.
.SUNDAY NIGHT AND MONDAY...Clear. Lows 39 to 49. Highs 74 to 84.
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CAZ071-150300-
Lassen-Eastern Plumas-Eastern Sierra Counties-
Including the cities of Portola, Susanville, Westwood,
Sierraville, and Loyalton
332 AM PDT Tue Jun 14 2022
.TODAY...Sunny. Highs 69 to 79. Light winds becoming northwest
around 10 mph in the afternoon.
.TONIGHT...Clear. Lows 35 to 45. North winds 10 to 15 mph with
gusts up to 30 mph in the evening becoming light.
.WEDNESDAY...Sunny. Highs 79 to 89. Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows 43 to 53. Southwest winds 15 to
20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph decreasing to around 10 mph after
midnight.
.THURSDAY...Sunny. Highs 76 to 86. Light winds becoming southwest
20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph in the afternoon.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Breezy. Clear in the evening then becoming
partly cloudy. Lows 39 to 49.
.FRIDAY AND FRIDAY NIGHT...Breezy. Partly cloudy. Highs 64 to 74.
Lows 32 to 42.
.SATURDAY...Sunny in the morning, then mostly cloudy with a
slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon.
Highs 60 to 70.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the evening, then slight chance of showers after
midnight. Lows 33 to 43.
.JUNETEENTH...Partly cloudy with a slight chance of showers in
the morning, then sunny with a slight chance of showers in the
afternoon. Highs 63 to 73.
.SUNDAY NIGHT AND MONDAY...Clear. Lows 36 to 46. Highs 72 to 82.
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CAZ073-150300-
Mono County-
Including the cities of Bridgeport, Coleville, Lee Vining,
and Mammoth Lakes
332 AM PDT Tue Jun 14 2022
.TODAY...Sunny. Highs 71 to 81. Light winds becoming northwest
around 10 mph with gusts up to 30 mph in the afternoon.
.TONIGHT...Clear. Lows 35 to 45. North winds 10 to 15 mph. Gusts
up to 30 mph in the evening.
.WEDNESDAY...Sunny. Highs 78 to 88. Light winds becoming
southeast around 10 mph in the afternoon.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows 41 to 51. Southwest winds 10 to
15 mph. Gusts up to 30 mph in the evening.
.THURSDAY...Sunny. Areas of blowing dust in the afternoon. Highs
77 to 87. Southwest winds around 10 mph increasing to 15 to
25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph in the afternoon. Ridge gusts up
to 55 mph in the afternoon.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Breezy, clear. Areas of blowing dust in the
evening. Lows 43 to 53.
.FRIDAY AND FRIDAY NIGHT...Breezy, clear. Areas of blowing dust
in the afternoon and evening. Highs 67 to 77. Lows 33 to 43.
.SATURDAY...Breezy, sunny. Slight chance of showers in the
afternoon. Highs 59 to 69.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Breezy, clear. Slight chance of showers in the
evening. Lows 26 to 36.
.JUNETEENTH AND SUNDAY NIGHT...Clear. Highs 62 to 72. Lows 30 to
40.
.MONDAY...Sunny. Highs 71 to 81.
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LONDON (AP) — London’s Heathrow Airport is capping daily passenger numbers for the summer and telling airlines to stop selling tickets as it steps up efforts to quell travel chaos caused by soaring travel demand and staff shortages.
Britain’s busiest airport said Tuesday that it’s setting a limit of 100,000 passengers that it can handle each day through Sept. 11. The restriction is likely to result in more canceled flights even after airlines already slashed thousands of flights from their summer schedules.
U.K. aviation authorities demanded that airlines ensure they can operate without disruption over the summer, with carriers not punished for not using their valuable takeoff and landing slots. They were responding to chaotic airport scenes as passengers complained about long lineups at security, lost luggage and lengthy flight delays.
Even with that allowance, Heathrow, which had warned a day earlier that it may ask airlines to cut flights further, said it still expected more passengers than airport ground staff could handle.
“Some airlines have taken significant action, but others have not, and we believe that further action is needed now to ensure passengers have a safe and reliable journey,” Heathrow CEO John Holland-Kaye said in an open letter to passengers.
Airlines are expected to operate flights over the summer with an overall daily capacity of 104,000 seats, or 4,000 more than Heathrow can handle, the airport said. Only about 1,500 of the 4,000 extra daily seats have been sold to passengers.
“So we are asking our airline partners to stop selling summer tickets to limit the impact on passengers,” Holland-Kaye said.
British Airways, the airline with the biggest presence at Heathrow, has already cut 11% of its scheduled flights between April and October. It didn’t respond to a request for comment Tuesday on whether it would cancel more.
Virgin Atlantic, which is also based at Heathrow, said it’s “ready to deliver its full schedule this summer” but supported the airport’s “proactive measures” to reduce disruption, as long they don’t have an outsized impact on its home carriers.
Other European airports have imposed similar caps this summer. London’s Gatwick has limited daily flight numbers, while Amsterdam’s Schiphol cut its maximum daily passenger numbers by 13,500.
Booming demand for summer travel after two years of COVID-19 travel restrictions have overwhelmed European airlines and airports that had laid off tens of thousands of pilots, cabin crew, check-in staff, ground crew and baggage handlers amid the depths of the pandemic.
Heathrow has said it started a recruiting drive in November and expects security staffing to be back to pre-pandemic levels by the end of July.
“However, there are some critical functions in the airport which are still significantly under-resourced, in particular ground handlers, who are contracted by airlines to provide check-in staff, load and unload bags and turnaround aircraft,” making it a “significant constraint” to overall capacity, Holland-Kaye said. | https://pix11.com/ap-international/londons-heathrow-airport-caps-daily-passenger-numbers/ | 2022-07-13 11:08:30 | 1 | https://pix11.com/ap-international/londons-heathrow-airport-caps-daily-passenger-numbers/ |
EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — Jordan Kyrou scored the shootout winner as the St. Louis Blues beat the Edmonton Oilers 4-3 on Thursday night for their second straight victory.
Kyrou also had a goal and two assists in regulation. Robert Thomas and Vladimir Tarasenko also scored.
Jordan Binnington shut out Edmonton in the tiebreaker. He made 24 saves in regulation and overtime.
Zach Hyman, Connor McDavid and Kailer Yamamoto scored for the Oilers, who have lost two of their last three.
Stuart Skinner made one stop after giving up a goal to Kyrou in the shootout. Skinner made 29 saves between regulation and overtime.
Edmonton got off to a quick start thanks to a rare gaffe by the Blues, who were assessed an early penalty for starting an incorrect lineup.
The Oilers scored on the ensuing power play just 63 seconds into the first period. Hyman whirled around the net and slid a backhand shot under Binnington.
It was Hyman’s 14th of the season and fifth in three games.
Kyrou responded with his 11th of the season at 6:47. Oilers defenseman Darnell Nurse coughed up the puck and Kyrou blasted a shot into the top corner from the high slot.
Edmonton regained the lead with another power-play goal 4:32 into the second period. McDavid went the length of the ice, dancing around a couple of defenders before sending a perfectly placed wrist shot into the corner.
McDavid’s 27th of the season extended his point streak to 11 games.
The Oilers opened a 3-1 lead 10:36 into the third. Tyson Barrie floated a long shot on net that was tipped home by Yamamoto for his 100th career NHL point.
The Blues responded when Ivan Barbashev finessed a pass through to Thomas, and he beat Skinner for his seventh.
Tarasenko tied the game with a short-handed goal with 19.1 seconds remaining in regulation. Another Nurse giveaway led to the puck popping loose to Tarasenko, sending the game to overtime.
It appeared as if Leon Draisaitl had scored on his own rebound 2:22 into overtime, but it was ruled that McDavid brought the puck in offside upon video review.
WORTH NOTING
The Oilers’ league-leading power play went 2 for 5 after coming into the game with 11 goals in 24 opportunities in their previous seven. … Out with injuries for St. Louis were Marco Scandella (hip) and Scott Perunovich (shoulder). Forward Pavel Buchnevich returned after missing four games because of a lower-body injury. Fellow Blues forward Logan Brown was assigned to Springfield of the American Hockey League for conditioning. He is coming back from a lower-body injury. … Out for the Oilers were Evander Kane (wrist), Warren Foegele (undisclosed) and Ryan McLeod (undisclosed).
UP NEXT
Blues: At Calgary on Friday night.
Oilers: Host Anaheim on Saturday.
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Which wrist blood pressure monitor is best?
If you have hypertension, a heart condition or other health issues, it can be essential to monitor your blood pressure. A wrist blood pressure monitor isn’t quite as accurate as a bicep model like those used in your doctor’s office, but it can record your blood pressure reliably and is usually much easier for home use.
Wrist blood pressure monitors run on batteries and take automatic readings, which helps reduce user error. The Paramed Blood Pressure Monitor is a favorite because it’s highly durable and one of the easiest home blood pressure monitors to use.
What to know before you buy a wrist blood pressure monitor
What is high blood pressure?
A blood pressure reading includes a systolic pressure reading and a diastolic pressure reading. The systolic reading is the first number, while the diastolic reading is the second number that appears on the monitor. A normal reading is usually 120/80 or lower. Doctors typically consider a systolic reading of 130 to 139 and a diastolic reading between 80 and 89 as prehypertension. Higher numbers indicate hypertension or high blood pressure.
Risk factors that can make you susceptible to high blood pressure include smoking, heavy drinking, stress, a sedentary lifestyle, obesity and being over 60 years old. You’re also more likely to have hypertension if you eat a high sodium diet or have other health conditions such as diabetes, kidney problems or heart disease. Finally, some medications can raise your blood pressure.
Even if you lead a healthy lifestyle, having a family history of hypertension can also put you at risk because genetics can play a significant part in developing high blood pressure.
Accuracy
Blood pressure monitors that measure at your upper arm or bicep are generally more accurate than those that wrap around your wrist. A wrist blood pressure monitor is usually more comfortable to use, though, and can be much easier to travel with due to their compact design. In addition, they often have a digital display that’s easy to read and use, too.
You can ensure wrist blood pressure monitor accuracy and fairly reliable readings if you use it correctly. Proper positioning on your wrist is essentia, and you need to keep your batteries fresh.
Cuff size
Wrist blood pressure monitors usually have an adjustable cuff that can fit a wide range of wrist sizes. However, if you have an extremely small or large wrist, check the cuff’s measurements to make sure it fits properly. A cuff that doesn’t fit correctly can lead to inaccurate readings.
What to look for in a quality wrist blood pressure monitor
Interface and design
A wrist blood pressure monitor with a simple, clear interface and button controls is usually easiest to use. Opt for a large display screen with easy-to-read numbers that allows you to check your blood pressure quickly and efficiently. It also helps to choose a monitor that clearly indicates if your blood pressure is out of the normal range with some type of alert.
Memory function
If you’re looking to track your blood pressure over time, choose a monitor with a memory feature. It can store your readings, so you’re able to see if your blood pressure has increased or decreased. Consult its product specifications to determine how many readings it can store and opt for a wrist monitor that can remember at least 60.
Multiple users
Some wrist blood pressure monitors allow you to create multiple user profiles to store blood pressure readings for other household members as well as you. Most can support at least two user profiles. If you plan to use your monitor for multiple people, make sure that the cuff is adjustable to fit various wrist sizes.
Case
If you travel regularly, choose a wrist blood pressure monitor that comes with a carrying case. It can protect your monitor during travel, and can also keep it from getting wet or dusty in storage.
How much you can expect to spend on a wrist blood pressure monitor
Most quality wrist blood pressure monitors cost $35-$50. Those that cost less than $35 usually don’t offer much accuracy, but paying more than $50 for a unit doesn’t necessarily mean you’ll get the most accurate readings, either.
Wrist blood pressure FAQ
How do I use a wrist blood pressure monitor?
A. Start by reading the instructions that come with your monitor to know how your model works. In general, you should be seated in a chair with your feet on the ground when taking a reading. For the most accurate reading, raise the wrist with the monitor to bring it to heart level.
How can I lower my blood pressure?
A. Most doctors recommend starting with lifestyle changes. Eating a healthy diet, managing your stress and exercising regularly are all considered good starting points. In particular, try to cut the sodium in your diet.
If you have a family history of hypertension, though, lifestyle changes alone may not be enough to bring your blood pressure down. In that case, your doctor may suggest medication to help get your pressure under control.
What’s the best wrist blood pressure monitor to buy?
Top wrist blood pressure monitor
Paramed Blood Pressure Monitor
What you need to know: This extremely user-friendly wrist monitor is durable and easy to read.
What you’ll love: It gives a reading quickly and easily, on a screen that’s clear and uses a large font to make it easier to see. It holds up to repeated use, travels extremely well and stores up to 90 measurements of pressure in its memory.
What you should consider: Some users report getting higher readings than those at a doctor’s office.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Top wrist blood pressure monitor for the money
What you need to know: This budget-friendly monitor offers a memory function that can store up to 120 readings.
What you’ll love: It features one-touch readings of blood pressure and pulse and has a hypertension indicator alert. The cuff comfortably fits wrists up to 10 inches.
What you should consider: It doesn’t come with the two AAA batteries required for use.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Worth checking out
Greater Goods Wrist Blood Pressure Monitor
What you need to know: This convenient blood pressure monitor offers many handy features for easy monitoring.
What you’ll love: It includes a case for storage and travel and features a backlit screen that makes it easy to read. It accommodates two user profiles.
What you should consider: It can run through batteries pretty quickly.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
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New baby pictures of the universe, taken by the James Webb Space Telescope, show that galaxies started forming faster and earlier than expected.
The telescope launched back in December and it now orbits the sun about a million miles away from Earth. Its giant mirror allows it to detect faint light that's been traveling for almost the entire history of the 13.8 billion-year-old universe. That means it can effectively see what galaxies looked like way back in time.
The snapshots captured so far have both thrilled and perplexed scientists, because it turns out that many luminous galaxies existed when the universe was very young.
"Just a few hundred million years after the Big Bang, there are already lots of galaxies," says Tommaso Treu, an astronomer at the University of California at Los Angeles. "JWST has opened up a new frontier, bringing us closer to understanding how it all began."
In research papers published in The Astrophysical Journal Letters, Treu and other astronomers report the discovery of one galaxy that dates back to just 450 million years after the beginning, and another that dates back to 350 million years.
That latter discovery broke a record set by the Hubble Space Telescope in 2016, when it managed to glimpse a galaxy called GN-z11, which existed about 400 million years after the Big Bang.
Astronomer Garth Illingworth of the University of California Santa Cruz was a member of the team that found GN-z11, and says that seeing it was "a huge surprise." But now, with the help of their new space telescope, scientists know it wasn't just a weird outlier — because they have at least two more examples.
"These galaxies we're talking about are bright, and so they were hiding just under the limits of what Hubble could do," says Jane Rigby, an operations project scientist for the James Webb Space Telescope. "They were right there waiting for us."
Since astronomers started using JWST, some have claimed to have spotted galaxies from even earlier times, like 250 million years after the Big Bang. But those are more tentative observations.
"We feel very confident about these two, but less confident about the others," says Illingworth. "There's certainly a lot of discussion going on."
The two newly-seen galaxies are both much smaller that our home galaxy, the Milky Way, and one appears to be unexpectedly elongated.
Because so many early, bright galaxies have been seen by JWST, astronomers are having to rethink their old ideas about the evolution of the universe.
"It's exciting for us, from a theoretical standpoint, that maybe there are some open questions about how these galaxies could have formed their stars so much earlier that we're able to detect large numbers of them," says Jeyhan Kartaltepe of the Rochester Institute of Technology.
Finding galaxies like these, and building a greater understanding of how the universe evolved to be what it is today, is why astronomers spent decades and $10 billion dollars to design and launch JWST.
"We can see that we're really on track to realizing the dream of understanding galaxies at the earliest times," says Illingworth. "The last few months have been exciting, but a huge amount remains in front of us to learn."
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Iconic Scottish brand marks 125 years of baking the best of Scotland
NEW YORK, June 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Walker's Shortbread is excited to celebrate 125 years of baking delicious all butter shortbread. The brand is honoring its 125th anniversary by updating its logo to be introduced first on its festive holiday product range and an impressive art display depicting New York's iconic Empire State Building made of Walker's Shortbread. This feature will be premiered at the Summer Fancy Food Show, held at the Jacob Javits Center in New York, June 25-27.
The eye-catching Empire State Building encourages attendees to stop by the Walker's booth, snap a photo and scan a QR code for a prize giveaway to the entrant who most closely guesses the number of shortbread cookies used to build the sculpture.
Walker's Shortbread will showcase its updated Festive range of products which includes its new logo with an apostrophe in its name as well as a fresh, distinctive festive design and new offerings.
The festive range provides offerings for all holiday occasions from snacking, to gifting and entertaining. Holiday favorites like Festive Shapes, Gingerbread Men and Mince Pies among others, feature bright holiday designs and range in size from stocking stuffers to larger assortment boxes.
"Family owned and run since 1898, an important detail within our new logotype is the inclusion of an apostrophe to emphasize our pride in our heritage and create a stronger consumer association with our founder Joseph Walker whose signature is on our package and whose recipes we still use today," said Nicky Walker, Managing Director and third generation member of the Walker's family. "Our inspiration for the new Festive range draws from our history and also reinforces our commitment to providing a diversified holiday product offering in order to meet a wider audience of consumers and their changing needs for gifting and entertaining in the holiday season ahead."
The brand has so much to celebrate with 125 years of baking the finest shortbread, the Walker's way. Joseph Walker founded the company in 1898 when he opened his village bakery. The fifth generation, family-run business, remains true to founder Joseph's original recipe and ethos – to bake the best and showcase Scotland at its finest.
The beloved brand will be at the 2023 Summer Fancy Foods Show at Booth #2436 to celebrate its 125-year family heritage and thank many of its partners who have made Walker's continued success possible over the years.
About Walker's Shortbread
Walker's Shortbread has been the ancestral home to Scotland's highest quality shortbread for 125 years. Established in Aberlour, Speyside, Scotland in 1898 by Joseph Walker, the company continues to be family owned and managed by the founder's grandchildren and great grandchildren who faithfully maintain the tradition of producing the finest shortbreads, biscuits, cakes and oatcakes while staying true to the original Walker's recipes. Walker's iconic shortbread recipe sets the global standard for shortbread with a simple but powerful philosophy of using only the highest quality of just four ingredients: creamery butter, flour, sugar and salt. All Walker's products are free from artificial color, flavorings and preservatives, and suitable for vegetarians; all shortbread and cookies are Kosher OUD; a range of gluten-free products are also available. Exported to over 100 countries worldwide, learn more about Scotland at its Finest at https://us.walkersshortbread.com.
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Former President Trump isn’t just campaigning for the White House. Increasingly, he could be campaigning for his freedom.
Trump this week announced he has been informed he is a target in the Justice Department investigation into his efforts to remain in power after losing the 2020 election, a development that could foreshadow additional federal charges against him.
Trump has not been convicted of any crime yet, nor is it certain he will be.
But as he faces a potential third criminal indictment, with an additional state-level probe into his actions ongoing in Georgia, the stakes for Trump to win the 2024 election are ratcheting up, with a victory next year perhaps the best way to insulate himself from conviction or jail time.
“It’s a huge factor,” said Sean Walsh, who served in the White House press office in the Reagan and George H.W. Bush administrations.
“At a minimum, if he wins the presidency again then he can say he was vindicated in the public eye,” Walsh said. “No. 2, legally if he is president of the United States, he could potentially pardon himself …Trump’s best bet at getting out of all his legal issues is becoming president again. That’s his get out of jail free card.”
The lines between Trump’s political fortunes and his legal ones are steadily blurring as the cases pile up.
A trial is currently set for March on charges against Trump in Manhattan over a hush money scheme during the 2016 campaign to keep quiet a previous affair. And on Friday, a judge in Florida scheduled the trial over his handling of classified documents and refusal to give them back to the government for May.
At a campaign town hall in Iowa on Tuesday, Fox News host Sean Hannity asked Trump how he managed to seem so unbothered as the investigations and charges grow.
“It bothers me. It bothers me for everybody in this incredible sold-out audience,” Trump said. “I got the letter on Sunday night. Think of it … And they’re in a rush because they want to interfere. It’s interference with the election.”
New York Times reporter Maggie Haberman said on CNN this week that Trump advisers have been “pretty blunt” in their view that he has to win the election to guarantee he does not face jail time.
The Trump campaign did not respond to a request for comment about whether Trump himself views his 2024 bid as a fight for his freedom.
But it is clear that winning the presidency could protect Trump from some of the legal consequences he could face in the months to come.
If Trump is elected in 2024, experts said he could pressure the Department of Justice (DOJ) to shut down any ongoing investigations into his conduct or fire officials who refuse to go along with his demands, similar to the Saturday Night Massacre under then-President Richard Nixon.
DOJ has a decades-old policy that a sitting president cannot be indicted, meaning Trump would be protected from facing new charges.
And, should he be found guilty prior to the election, a 2024 victory would allow Trump to move to pardon himself, something that is untested in the courts but that experts believe he could practically do.
A handful of Trump’s rivals for the 2024 Republican nomination have also indicated they would be inclined to pardon him of any federal crimes should they win, again underscoring the degree to which the 2024 election could factor into his fate.
Should Trump be convicted in New York or Georgia, state-level crimes would not be subject to a presidential pardon. And felony convictions would have additional consequences, such as preventing Trump from voting.
Experts said a 2024 victory for Trump after state-level convictions would create a complicated scenario where the courts would likely have to get involved. One potential outcome would be that Trump would seek to have the courts overturn his convictions or petition the Justice Department to get involved.
Trump has maintained his innocence of any wrongdoing in the Manhattan case and the documents case, pleading not guilty in both. He has dismissed the investigations into his conduct around the 2020 election, both in Georgia and at the Justice Department, as politically motivated.
But legal experts noted that the sheer volume of charges, should Trump face additional counts over his efforts to overturn the 2020 election results and remain in power, could make it more difficult for him to avoid all convictions.
The DOJ investigation is based in Washington, D.C., which poses another risk for Trump, experts said, something the former president seemed to acknowledge when he shared news that he was a target of the probe.
“Going forward I think there’s almost no doubt he’s going to be indicted in Washington. And because he’s going to be indicted in Washington and the potential for a jury that would sit and judge him in Washington, his prospects for remaining free got a lot darker,” said William Banks, a professor emeritus at the Syracuse University College of Law.
Banks noted that prosecutors have already had success getting convictions in for several individuals who were tried for roles in the violence on Jan. 6 and efforts to overturn the election.
Another complicating factor for Trump is that his legal troubles may be a significant hurdle to getting elected a second time.
GOP strategists and even some 2024 candidates have argued that while it may have a muted impact in the primary — or even boost him among the party faithful — Trump’s long trail of legal problems will turn off independent voters in a general election, costing Republicans a chance at taking back the White House.
“The more that Trump’s legal problems are front and center, it reminds independent voters of why they rejected Trump in 2020,” said Alex Conant, who worked on Sen. Marco Rubio’s (R-Fla.) 2016 presidential campaign. “If we’re talking about Jan. 6 in the days before the 2024 election, Republicans are going to lose. The fact these court cases are going to be ongoing, it all is a huge distraction from what Republicans actually want the 2024 election to be about.” | https://www.kron4.com/hill-politics/trump-indictments-leave-him-fighting-for-higher-office-and-maybe-his-freedom/ | 2023-07-22 11:47:50 | 1 | https://www.kron4.com/hill-politics/trump-indictments-leave-him-fighting-for-higher-office-and-maybe-his-freedom/ |
Here’s a look at how the Miami Dolphins (8-7) and New England Patriots (7-8) match up in six key areas ahead of Sunday’s Week 17 game at Gillette Stadium (1 p.m., CBS):
When the Dolphins run: Miami may look to lean on the run game a little more than it has as quarterback Tua Tagovailoa is unlikely to be available due to another concussion suffered this season. The Dolphins run game looks different than it did the first time they faced the Patriots in the opener. Now, it’s Jeff Wilson complementing Raheem Mostert, instead of Chase Edmonds. They should continue splitting carries after Mostert went for 45 yards on eight attempts and Wilson 37 yards and a touchdown on nine carries against Green Bay.
Left tackle Terron Armstead is now fighting through injuries to four body parts — a toe, pectoral, knee and his hip. The Dolphins have left guard Liam Eichenberg activated off injured reserve and may opt to start him or stick with Robert Jones, who has been serviceable filling in at the position. Fullback Alec Ingold is also working through a thumb ailment.
The Patriots rank ninth in rushing defense at 107.8 yards allowed per game on the ground. They’ve held the Bengals and Raiders under 100 yards rushing in back-to-back games. Inside linebacker Ja’Whaun Bentley is a rock in the middle behind New England’s base three-man front, leading the team with 109 tackles. Strong safety Kyle Dugger is strong in run support, as well. Edge: Patriots
[ RELATED: Dolphins Deep Dive: Will Dolphins make playoffs, will they beat Patriots? ]
When the Patriots run: Running back Damien Harris hasn’t played since Thanksgiving, and Rhamondre Stevenson has handled the workload since then. The second-year tailback and power runner is a load to bring down at 227 pounds. He has been up and down, but he is capable of going off like he did two weeks ago against the Raiders for 172 yards. He’s 56 yards away from a 1,000-yard season, averaging 4.8 yards per carry.
Left tackle Trent Brown, right guard Mike Onwenu and center David Andrews are physical blockers that are capable of paving holes in the ground game.
Dolphins defensive linemen Christian Wilkins and Zach Sieler lead a run defense that ranks 10th in the NFL and would be much better if it didn’t give up big gains to scrambling quarterbacks. Mac Jones doesn’t present that dual-threat ability for the Patriots. Wilkins has been unblockable with 86 tackles up front for Miami, and inside linebackers Elandon Roberts (93) and Jerome Baker (92) are also vying for the team lead down the final stretch. Edge: Dolphins
When the Dolphins pass: This could be the biggest X-factor in the game: How does backup quarterback Teddy Bridgewater handle the offense with Tagovailoa likely out? Bridgewater has shown some chemistry with wide receiver Tyreek Hill when he entered in relief in games against the Cincinnati Bengals and Minnesota Vikings. Late in that loss to Minnesota, he also connected with tight end Mike Gesicki twice for fourth-quarter touchdowns, providing possible reason to believe a spark could come from the talented pass-catcher.
One thing Bridgewater, the veteran with 64 career starts to his name, will have to do is protect the football. New England ranks third in the league with 25 takeaways. Safety Devin McCourty and cornerback Jonathan Jones are tied for the team lead with three interceptions.
Armstead and right tackle Brandon Shell will have to be sharp protecting the edges with Pro Bowler Matthew Judon (15 1/2 sacks) and former Miami Columbus High standout Josh Uche (11 1/2 sacks) a force rushing the passer. The Patriots are No. 2 in the NFL with 50 sacks. Armstead will now be protecting his quarterback’s blind side, with Bridgewater a more traditional right-hander. Bridgewater just needs manage the game, protect the football and find the occasional chunk play to Hill or Jaylen Waddle. Edge: Even
[ RELATED: Chris Perkins: Dolphins coach Mike McDaniel pretty emotional about Tua’s latest concussion ]
When the Patriots pass: New England has just 14 passing touchdowns through 15 games. Jones had his early-season carousel with backup Bailey Zappe and has remained the starter since. He could have games like his 23-of-27 performance against the Jets, his 382 yards and two touchdowns against the Vikings or last week’s outing against the Bengals where he nearly led a comeback were it not for a Stevenson fumble. But he’s also capable of going 13 of 31, like he did two weeks ago in Las Vegas.
Former Dolphins receiver DeVante Parker remains in concussion protocol leading up to the game. Jakobi Meyers leads New England with 723 receiving yards and four touchdowns, and Stevenson is an active check-down option out of the backfield, leading the team with 62 catches. Open-field tackles against the big tailback will be vital.
New England, ranking 21st in passing offense and with Matt Patricia the offensive play-caller, doesn’t do much to scare opponents through the air. This could be an opportunity for Pro Bowl cornerback Xavien Howard to make a game-changing play when his team needs it most. Or safety Jevon Holland. Or for the pass rush to come to life between Jaelan Phillips, Bradley Chubb and Melvin Ingram. Chubb has a hand injury stemming from the loss to the Packers. Edge: Dolphins
[ RELATED: Dolphins Deep Dive: What’s wrong with Dolphins’ offense and defense? What’s not? ]
Special teams: The Dolphins have given up a lot of yards in the return game and don’t get many on returns of their own as coordinator Danny Crossman’s unit has struggled all season. A primary example was the first-quarter 93-yard kick return surrendered against the Packers last Sunday. Kicker Jason Sanders had a streak of 12 consecutive field goals made, but missed one in the second half vs. Green Bay.
The Patriots consistently have one of the league’s top special teams units, especially with 10-time Pro Bowl gunner Matthew Slater in the fold. Nick Folk is 30 of 35 on field goals this season and uncharacteristically missed two extra points last time out against the Bengals. Still have to give New England the edge, but if Folk does something like that again, it could flip this the other way. Edge: Patriots
Intangibles: With the last meeting taking place in Week 1, much can be thrown out from that matchup. It’s tough to go into Foxborough with rookie coach Mike McDaniel trying to rally a team on a four-game losing streak against the Patriots’ Bill Belichick, who owns eight Super Bowl rings between time as a head coach and an assistant.
Then there’s the adversity of Tagovailoa suffering another concussion and the Dolphins again having to turn to a backup quarterback. It will be a challenge, but at least the New England weather appears to be favorable for this time of year up north. Edge: Patriots
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HOUSTON, Oct. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Coterra Energy Inc. ("Coterra" or the "Company") (NYSE: CTRA) today announced it will host a conference call on Friday, November 4, 2022, at 9:00 AM CT (10:00 AM ET) to discuss third-quarter 2022 financial and operating results. The Company plans to announce third-quarter 2022 results after the market closes on Thursday, November 3, 2022.
Conference Call Information
Date: Friday, November 4, 2022
Time: 10:00 AM ET / 9:00 AM CT
Dial-in (for callers in the U.S. and Canada): (888) 550-5424
Int'l dial-in: (646) 960-0819
Conference ID: 3813676
To access the live webcast, visit the "Events & Presentations" page under the "Investors" section of the Company's website at www.coterra.com. The replay will be archived and available at the same location after the conclusion of the live event.
About Coterra Energy
Coterra is a premier exploration and production company based in Houston, Texas with focused operations in the Permian Basin, Marcellus Shale and Anadarko Basin. We strive to be a leading producer, delivering returns with a commitment to sustainability leadership. Learn more about us at www.coterra.com.
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What you need to know about recent eye drops recalls
Last month, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention asked people to stop using Artificial Tears Lubricant Eye Drops, distributed by EzriCare, LLC and Delsam Pharma, and Artificial Eye Ointment, distributed by Delsam Pharma, because of a potential bacterial contamination. More recently, Apotex Corp. issued a voluntary nationwide recall of Brimonidine Tartrate Ophthalmic Solution and Pharmedica USA LLC issued a voluntary worldwide recall of Purely Soothing 15% MSM Drops. Here’s what you need to know about the two latest recalls.
In this article: Hyalogic HylaTears Lubricant Eye Drops, Visine Allergy Eye Relief Multi-Action Eye Drops and Clear Eyes Maximum Redness Relief Eye Drops.
What are the latest eye drops being recalled and why?
The two products that are currently part of a voluntary recall are Apotex Brimonidine Tartrate Ophthalmic Solution, 0.15% (Apotex Corp.) and Purely Soothing 15% MSM Drops (Pharmedica USA LLC). Both of these products are being recalled for a possible lack of sterility. Brimonidine Tartrate Ophthalmic Solution is a prescription medication used to reduce intraocular pressure by patients with open-angle glaucoma or ocular hypertension, while the MSM Drops are an over-the-counter anti-inflammatory used to diminish irritation and/or swelling of the eyes.
What potential risks are involved with using these recalled products?
While the recall notice for Brimonidine Tartrate Ophthalmic Solution did not state any specific risks other than a potential lack of sterility, Purely Soothing stated that the use of contaminated eye drops can result in the risk of eye infections that could result in blindness.
Which lots are being recalled?
There are six lots of Brimonidine Tartrate Ophthalmic Solution being recalled. They can be identified by the National Drug Code, lot numbers and expiration date printed on the carton and the bottle.
- Brimonidine Tartrate Ophthalmic Solution (0.15%): 5 mL, NDC# 60505-0564-1, LOT# TJ9848, expiration date: 02/2024.
- Brimonidine Tartrate Ophthalmic Solution (0.15%): 5 mL, NDC# 60505-0564-1, LOT# TJ9849, expiration date: 02/2024.
- Brimonidine Tartrate Ophthalmic Solution (0.15%): 5 mL, NDC# 60505-0564-1, LOT# TK0258, expiration date: 04/2024.
- Brimonidine Tartrate Ophthalmic Solution (0.15%): 5 mL, NDC# 60505-0564-1, LOT# TK5341, expiration date: 04/2024.
- Brimonidine Tartrate Ophthalmic Solution (0.15%): 10 mL, NDC# 60505-0564-2, LOT# TK0261, expiration date: 04/2024.
- Brimonidine Tartrate Ophthalmic Solution (0.15%): 15 mL, NDC# 60505-0564-3, LOT# TK0262, expiration date: 04/2024.
There are two lots of Purely Soothing 15% MSM Drops being recalled. They can be identified by the size, LOT# and Universal Product Code.
- Purely Soothing 15% MSM Drops (1 ounce): LOT#: 2203PS01, UPC 7 31034 91379 9.
- Purely Soothing 15% MSM Drops (1/2 ounce): LOT#: 1808051, UPC 7 31034 91382 9.
What should you do if you have these products?
Patients who have an identified lot of Brimonidine Tartrate Ophthalmic Solution should immediately contact their health care provider for medical advice, and call Inmar Rx Solutions at 1-855-275-1273 to return the medication.
Consumers who have an identified lot of Purely Soothing 15% MSM Drops should immediately stop using the product and return it to the place of purchase. If you have any questions or problems that may be related to these eye drops, the company advises calling your health care provider for medical advice.
Best eye drops you can still use
Taking care of your eyes is important. If you’re experiencing dry eyes from long hours at the computer or irritation due to allergies, consider using appropriate eye drops.
Hyalogic HylaTears Lubricant Eye Drops
Staring at a computer screen for extended periods of time means you blink less. When your eyes dry out, they don’t work as they should. These lubricating drops help maintain the natural moisture balance in your eyes to provide relief from mild to moderate dry eyes.
Rohto Cool Relief Cooling Eye Drops
This fast-acting product can reduce redness and hydrate your eyes. It provides cooling and long-lasting relief from irritation that can develop from eye strain. The portable squeeze bottle makes these drops convenient for travel.
Zaditor Antihistamine Eye Drops
Pollen and other allergens can make just opening your eyes a miserable experience. These over-the-counter eye drops can relieve itchy eyes for up to 12 hours without the use of a vasoconstrictor. They’re safe for ages 3 and up.
Sold by Amazon
Visine Allergy Eye Relief Multi-Action Eye Drops
These allergy relief drops feature the original prescription strength. They’re formulated to reduce redness and provide temporary relief from allergy symptoms that may result from exposure to pollen, mold, dander and other allergens.
Sold by Amazon (2-pack) and iHerb
Clear Eyes Maximum Redness Relief Eye Drops
Clear Eyes Maximum Redness Relief is a maximum-strength product that offers relief from redness, burning and dryness without a prescription. Each dose can provide up to 12 hours of comfort.
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“American Idol” winner Laine Hardy will avoid jail time and could keep a clean record if he successfully completes an alternative program for non-violent offenders.
Hardy, 22, has enrolled in a pretrial diversionary program through the East Baton Rouge District Attorney's office and will not be formally charged if he abides by the conditions set for him, District Attorney Hillar Moore confirmed Tuesday.
The Livingston Parish native was arrested in April 2022 on suspicion of eavesdropping on his former girlfriend, who accused him of secretly bugging her dorm room at LSU with an audio recording device. Hardy was booked on a count of illegal wiretapping and faced between 2 and 10 years in prison if convicted, according to state law.
Moore said prosecutors from his office have been working with Hardy and his attorney for the past year while coordinating with the victim in the case to discuss different ways to resolve the case. The arrest was Hardy's first offense and the pretrial diversionary program is designed for anyone accused of a non-violent crime.
“We just felt that under the circumstances, and after consultation with the victim, that this was the best alternative to a very poor decision on his part,” Moore said.
The arrest came nearly three years after the country singer won season 17 of American Idol in 2019.
According to court documents, the victim found the voice-activated audio recorder under a futon while watching a movie in her bedroom at Azalea Hall. Hardy had been using it for months to eavesdrop on her conversations, police said. He recorded conversations the woman had with her roommate at the time and even captured a talk she had with her mother about the couple’s breakup.
The victim told LSU investigators she immediately suspected Hardy because he knew details of her life she never shared with him, according to an arrest affidavit. She said when she confronted him, he admitted he left the “bug” in her room but claimed he got rid of it.
The woman gave campus police screenshots of a Snapchat conversation several weeks after their split in which Hardy again confessed to his secret recordings, the warrant indicated.
Police said they listened to recordings on the VR-500 recording device, most of which occurred in five-hour segments between Feb. 10 and Feb. 20, 2022 and included “very candid conversations” between the victim and her dorm mates.
The pretrial intervention is intended to help offenders make better decisions in the future, Moore said. Conditions, which are set on a case-by-case basis by program coordinators, often include community service and targeted behavior management courses.
“When you get into diversion, you’re diverted out of system. You’re not formally charged and if you complete all of the conditions, you will not be formally charged ever,” Moore explained.
Hardy began the diversionary module early last month. He underwent a general evaluation designed to determine if he suffers from any conditions. The evaluation also sought to detect the root causes of his behavior and what treatments can help him.
It was not clear how long the program will take, but if Hardy completes all the conditions, he can petition the court to have the arrest removed from his criminal record, according to the DA.
“It just depends on how quickly the person completes all of the conditions that the counselors in diversion feel are necessary for them to do,” Moore said.
Hardy became the first Louisiana native to win the popular TV mainstay. He teamed up with the state in 2021, when Lt. Gov. Billy Nungesser named Hardy a Louisiana ambassador for tourism.
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BERLIN (AP) — A German official who won a defamation case against Twitter this week dedicated his legal victory on Thursday to Dr. Anthony Fauci, the top U.S. infectious disease expert targeted by the microblogging site’s new owner, Elon Musk.
A Frankfurt regional court ruled Wednesday that Twitter has to remove false or defamatory tweets about Michael Blume, who is the southwest German state of Baden-Wuerttemberg’s commissioner against antisemitism. Crucially, the court made clear that the order applies not only to identical posts but also to any that are substantially similar.
Blume told The Associated Press that he wanted to dedicate the successful outcome of his case to Fauci, to send a signal that Twitter “can’t simply let people be trolled and stalked for years.”
“When even Elon Musk himself lets trolls loose on a scientist, then that’s disturbing,” he said. “I believe that’s just wrong.”
Musk recently called for Fauci, a leading figure in the U.S. government’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic, to be prosecuted. His tweet was warmly applauded by users opposed to the U.S. pandemic response, with some posting images of Fauci wearing prison garb or in a coffin.
Blume had taken Twitter to court in Germany after users of the platform suggested he had “a closeness to pedophilia,” of committing adultery, and being involved in “antisemitic scandals,” according to a court statement. Blume rejects all those claims as false and states that he acted after some Twitter users targeted his wife and children, too.
Judges concluded that Twitter should have removed those comments as soon as it was notified. While the descriptions of Blume as antisemitic could be covered by free speech laws, the court ruled that in this case they weren’t intended to contribute to public debate but clearly designed as part of an emotional smear campaign. Failure to remove such posts in future can result in fines of up to 250,000 euros ($268,000).
The ruling doesn’t require Twitter to monitor everything all of its 237 million users write, but the company does need to deleted similar defamatory tweets, the court said.
It also ruled that posts which note Blume appeared on a “Global Anti-Semitism Top Ten” by the Simon Wiesenthal Center in Los Angeles last year were permissible statements of fact. The list has been strongly criticized by German officials and Jewish representatives in Germany.
“Regardless of whether (Blume’s) inclusion in the list is justified, information on it can be provided,” the court said. “The antisemitism commissioner needs to defend himself against that in the public opinion battle.”
Blume’s lawyer, Chan-jo Jun, said the ruling provides others who have faced similar smears on Twitter with legal ammunition to bring their own cases against the company.
The verdict can be appealed within a month.
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Which ‘My Hero Academia’ blankets are best?
When the new season of “My Hero Academia” comes out this year, you’re going to want a fitting blanket to get cozy under. While Deku’s out smashing bad guys, you’ll be in a comfortable cocoon repping your favorite heroes. Besides, even when you’re not watching the show, you’ll be able to show off your favorite character to your friends during sleepovers or picnics.
The hard part is deciding which characters you want on your blanket, but with this Conpaxye My Hero Academia 50- by 60-Inch Fleece Blanket, you don’t have to choose.
What to know before you buy a ‘My Hero Academia’ blanket
Who’s the blanket for?
Before you get a “My Hero Academia” blanket, ask yourself what kind of design you’d like. Do you want all the characters on it or just your favorite? Should it be a title card, a still from the show or a panel from the comic? It needs to be a comfortable blanket too, so make sure it uses fleece or some other plush material. You should always take the size into account, especially if you’re going to be snuggling up next to anyone.
Material
You don’t want a blanket made of rough fabric; it should be comfortable and soft. Not all synthetic materials are bad, since polyester can have a smooth feel. Many blankets with big and colorful “My Hero Academia” designs are made from fleece. Fleece is a thinner material with a warm yet breathable feel.
Design
“My Hero Academia” has many different characters and stories from which to draw inspiration for designs. You’ll likely find character spotlights as well as groups and big fights as the designs on these blankets. The show’s logo is sometimes jarring, but there are many designs that forego the logo in favor of better color coordination.
Children will be happy and easily covered with blankets that are 60 by 48 inches, but adults will likely need 80 by 60 inches to comfortably cover their feet and shoulders. You could also use the smaller size as a throw blanket to cover your feet when you’re on the couch.
What to look for in a quality ‘My Hero Academia’ blanket
Artwork
There are many different art styles to consider. An ideal anime or manga-related blanket uses original art from the show or chapter covers from the books. This art is more dramatic, with heroes and villains lining up for a fight, and it’s fun for people who love the show. Plenty of designs do crossovers with other series and are more playful, which is good for kids or people who like cute things. Some of the best and most vibrantly colorful designs focus on one hero.
Characters
Any and all heroes can adorn your blanket’s design. You could have All Might fighting All-for-one or all of class 1-A working together to put on a concert. Bakugo would make an explosive addition to any “My Hero Academia” blanket as well, with his bombastic attitude and interesting color scheme. You don’t have to settle for the standard blue background and the cluster of every single character in their uniforms posing in the center — you can choose a blanket that showcases one character in a cool way with detailed artwork or unique costumes, or one that has a fight with characters in different dynamic poses.
Comfort
A nicely weighted blanket with a soft, plush feel that keeps you warm but allows some air to pass through is the most comfortable style. You can get this with fleece or cotton. Opt for a blanket that’s a bit thicker — a single layer might be comfortable but too thin to keep you warm.
How much you can expect to spend on a ‘My Hero Academia’ blanket
You can expect to spend $30-$40 on a “My Hero Academia” blanket.
‘My Hero Academia’ blanket FAQ
What size blanket should I get?
A. If you get a blanket that’s 60 by 48 inches, it should be enough to cover people who are just over 5 feet tall, but try a blanket that’s 80 by 60 inches if you’re near 6 feet tall.
Where can I get ‘My Hero Academia’ blankets?
A. Overall, “My Hero Academia” blankets can be bought online through Amazon.
What’s the best ‘My Hero Academia’ blanket to buy?
Top ‘My Hero Academia’ blanket
Conpaxye My Hero Academia 50 by 60-Inch Fleece Blanket
What you need to know: This snuggly blanket can fit most users comfortably and is made with a soft fleece material.
What you’ll love: It’s a light but soft blanket with every member of class 1-A on the front. The top showcases the characters and the underside is plain white. It’s machine-washable.
What you should consider: This blanket is on the thin side, which might turn some off, but it’s pleasant to the touch and has a cool design.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Top ‘My Hero Academia’ blanket for the money
My Hero Academia Student Heroes vs. Villains Super Plush Fleece Throw Blanket
What you need to know: This blanket offers both heroes and villains and is an officially licensed product.
What you’ll love: There are 12 different characters on this blanket, calling back to huge fights that took place in season two. It’s available for under $30. It’s made of super-soft fleece, with one side showing the villains, and the other showing the heroes.
What you should consider: Some customers have found the material too thin.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Worth checking out
Yotctae Bakugo Boom Fleece Throw Blanket
What you need to know: This blanket features Katsuki Bakugo in an explosive design.
What you’ll love: The bright colors and his imposing presence make for an awesome blanket. It’s made of a soft fleece and is machine-washable. It’s available in 50 by 40, 60 by 50 and 80- by 60-inch designs, so you can find the right size for you.
What you should consider: The 80 by 60-inch size is rather expensive.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
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TUCSON, Ariz. (KGUN) — A line of showers was moving mainly north of the area as of early this morning. This coverage will expand and increase across southern Arizona through today and tonight.
Best chance for Tucson rain will likely be sometime between 4 and 8 PM. Gusty winds will continue as the storm passes, as well as a passing cold front through Saturday morning.
The approaching storm will also bring gusty winds today from Tucson eastward.
Dry conditions are expected for the weekend into next week with quickly moderating temperatures.
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Amazon Prime Day deals are live, and this summer’s biggest online sales event is offering deals on kitchen appliances, cleaning gadgets, furniture and more.
Not sure where to start? We at BestReviews have you covered with up-to-date discounts on kitchen and home items.
The following deals were updated on July 11, 2023, at 11:30 a.m. PT.
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NUSA DUA, Indonesia (AP) — President Joe Biden and other leaders of the Group of 20 top economies will have the chance to discuss the world’s most pressing problems at their summit in Bali, Indonesia.
Their talks begin Tuesday under the hopeful theme of “recover together, recover stronger” after the COVID-19 pandemic and its economic consequences. But tensions over Russia’s invasion of Ukraine have complicated host Indonesia’s efforts to build consensus to tackle climate change, improve food security, build stronger health systems and navigate through the perilous task of taming inflation while trying to steer clear of recessions.
Some details about the group and this week’s summit:
WHAT IS THE G-20?
The forum of 19 of the largest national economies and the European Union was formed to encourage cooperation and coordination on global issues such financial stability, climate change and sustainable economic growth. G-20 members include both industrialized and developing nations and account for 80% of the world’s economic activity and two-thirds of the world’s population. The member nations are Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Italy, Japan, South Korea, Mexico, Russia, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, Turkey, the United Kingdom and the United States. All of their leaders are expected to attend except Russian President Vladimir Putin, who sent Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov in his stead. The non-members invited to the meeting include Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, who is expected to participate online.
UKRAINE AND RUSSIA
As host, Indonesia’s President Joko Widodo has tried to bridge rifts within the G-20 over the war in Ukraine. A key issue hanging over the meeting is whether Russia will agree to extend the U.N. Black Sea Grain Initiative, which is up for renewal Nov. 19. The deal allowed major global grain producer Ukraine to resume exports from ports that had been largely blocked for months because of the war.
Apart from the war’s toll in destruction and human suffering, Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has disrupted trade in oil, natural gas and grain, pushing prices higher and shifting much of the summit’s focus to food and energy security. That has pushed inflation to decades high levels in many countries, complicating efforts to nurse along recoveries from the pandemic and raising the risks of recession for many economies. The war will likely prevent the G-20 leaders from issuing a formal joint communique at the conclusion of the meeting.
OTHER KEY ISSUES
The summit’s official focus is financial stability, health, sustainable energy and digital transformation. At a business summit on the sidelines of the G-20, Indonesia is highlighting sustainable energy and innovation, empowerment of women and more equitable growth. The events also are a chance to showcase tropical, scenic Bali as a tourism destination.
The G-20′s original mission was to tackle economic challenges but that has expanded encompass many other issues, from terrorism and money laundering to health initiatives and climate change. In talks ahead of the leaders meetings, health and finance ministers agreed on setting up a fund to help finance pandemic preparedness and response, Indonesian officials announced late Saturday. The fund will help bridge a $10 billion financing gap and initially had commitments of $1.4 billion, with more to be announced.
THE CHINA FACTOR
On the G-20 sidelines, President Joe Biden held his first in-person meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping since Biden took office in January 2021. Relations between the world’s two biggest economies are bedeviled by distrust over technology and trade and discord over Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Biden said he was looking for ways to “manage our differences” and to “prevent competition from becoming anything ever near conflict.” Xi said he hoped they would “chart the right course for the China-US relationship.” Cooperation is vital for resolving wider challenges. As the U.S. and allies in Europe and Asia contend with an increasingly assertive China, other G-20 economies like India, Brazil and host Indonesia are walking a tightrope between the bigger powers.
WHAT’S NEXT?
The Bali summit comes on the heels of a United Nations climate conference in Egypt and a summit of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations in Cambodia that Biden and some other G-20 leaders attended. Xi and many other officials will travel from Bali to Bangkok for the annual summit of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum just afterward. | https://www.krqe.com/news/world/ap-explainer-russias-war-climate-among-vexing-issues-at-g-20/ | 2022-11-15 02:27:33 | 0 | https://www.krqe.com/news/world/ap-explainer-russias-war-climate-among-vexing-issues-at-g-20/ |
San Diego police investigate Shelter Island shooting that left several injured
San Diego police say one of the three people shot was 'not just a victim'
A shooting on San Diego’s Shelter Island sent three to the hospital and prompted a heavy police response.
Gunfire erupted on the beach around 9 p.m. Saturday when two parties got into an argument surrounding a bonfire, San Diego police Lt. Ken Impellizeri said at a press conference.
Three people were struck and transported to area hospitals. KFMB-TV reported that two suffered injuries that were not life-threatening, while a third person was in critical condition.
VIDEO SHOWS MOMENTS RAPPER DABABY FATALLY SHOT MAN AT NORTH CAROLINA WALMART
Addressing reporters at the scene, Impellizeri said the initial call dispatched to law enforcement agencies might have used to word "mass shooting," but this was not a mass shooting incident.
"It was really not a mass shooting. It was shooting between two parties at the beach, or at the bay," he said. "The important thing is there’s no threat to public safety at this point."
One of the people shot is believed to have played a larger role in the incident and was "not just a victim," Impellizeri added, according to KUSI.
Video from the scene showed a large law enforcement presence, as well as people being loaded into an ambulance and at least one person in handcuffs.
KGTV reported that a suspect was being escorted by officers to UC San Diego Medical Center.
Dozens of law enforcement officers from several agencies responded to the scene, KNSD reported. The shooting is believed to have happened by the bay near The Bay Club Hotel & Marina.
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Shelter Island, a neighborhood of Point Loma in San Diego set on a narrow strip of land connected to the mainland, was temporarily shut down, reportedly leaving some hotel guests stranded.
The incident remains under investigation, and anyone with information is asked to contact Crime Stoppers at 888-580-8477. | https://www.foxnews.com/us/san-diego-shooting-shelter-island | 2022-05-01 12:53:49 | 1 | https://www.foxnews.com/us/san-diego-shooting-shelter-island |
Fisher-Price, US regulators warn of infant deaths in rockers
Published: Jun. 14, 2022 at 1:47 PM CDT|Updated: 15 minutes ago
WASHINGTON (AP) — Fisher-Price and U.S. product safety regulators are telling parents not to let their infants fall asleep in the company’s rockers after 13 infants died in the devices between 2009 and 2021.
The deaths happened when the babies fell asleep in Fisher Price’s Infant-to-Toddler and Newborn-to-Toddler rockers.
The company, along with U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, said the rockers should never be used for sleep and infants should never be left unsupervised or unrestrained in them.
Other similar baby rockers were recalled in 2021 and 2019.
A new rule requiring that infant sleep products have a sleep surface angle of 10 degrees or less goes into effect next week.
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Central Louisiana awarded $26M in phase one of GUMBO Grant funds
A total of $226M awarded to 50 parishes statewide
ALEXANDRIA, La. (KALB) - After Act 477 was signed into law in 2021, creating the Granting Unserved Municipalities Broadband Opportunities” program, local governments around the state doubled down on refining their applications for GUMBO Grant funding.
The first round of funds, which was originally supposed to be announced in April, was awarded July 26, with Gov. John Bel Edwards announcing that 50 parishes around the state were awarded a total of $226 million in broadband infrastructure investments. More than $26 million was awarded to parishes in Central Louisiana.
“I always care for all of my colleagues but Central Louisiana is near and dear to my heart,” said State Rep. Daryl Deshotel (R-District 28) and Act 477′s author. “So we wanted to make sure that we had some of the best applications out there, and obviously, we did.”
One parish awarded a substantial amount of funding was Grant Parish, a majority-rural parish without even a single stop light.
“From my perspective, there’s no better place to live and raise a family, no better place to run a business,” said State Rep. Gabe Firment (R-District 22). “But after I was elected, it became obvious that the lack of high-speed internet in the parish was a tremendous problem.”
Now, with nearly $8 million dollars from the first phase of GUMBO grant funds, and a partnership with Cable South/Swyft Fiber, local officials believe the problem is behind them, and only good things are ahead.
“If you’ve got affordable and reliable high-speed internet, you can work in rural Grant Parish,” said Firment. “You can run an accounting firm or an oil field consulting firm. So, there are so many possibilities, and I really think this has the potential to transform Grant Parish.”
Firment noted the broadband infrastructure investments would build on current projects in south Grant Parish along Highway 167, where land has been cleared for retail business growth. He hopes, however, that the infrastructure established will grow and expand into less-populated areas, like Georgetown and Williana.
Deshotel, who is from Marksville, sees the same potential in Avoyelles Parish, which received one of the largest awards of almost $14 million.
“It’s my commitment that before this thing is over, we’re gonna have fiber access to every house in Avoyelles and Central Louisiana,” said Deshotel.
To Deshotel, closing the digital divide around the state has been obvious for years, as telehealth became more pressing and business and industry went online.
But, it is not only putting wires in the ground and fiber to the home. It is also about learning how to build off of the multi-million dollar investment through educating everyone on utilizing the internet, both grandparents in the home and children in the classroom.
“We really want people to use this. If we’re gonna talk about economic development, if we’re going to talk about keeping our kids in our parish, we have to start educating them and bringing them into this new digital age because it’s where our economy is,” said Deshotel. “And if we’re gonna participate in the economy, we have to be in this digital age and close this digital divide.”
Rapides Parish also received $4.3 million dollars in phase one, which will reach just over 1,000 unserved homes.
Deshotel noted not every address in every parish is included in the mapping for connectivity. He said the process will unfold over time, and this round of awards is only the first step. There is also a possibility for the program to continue to expand, with potentially $1 billion coming into the state to bring affordable, reliable internet to every home.
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LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – The Friday will be an annual celebration of Mexican-American culture in the United States, Cinco de Mayo.
Being on a Friday this year, you have a chance to extend the day on both sides of May 5 with events taking place through Saturday.
Here is a list of events and goings-on taking place in central Arkansas marking this special day:
Spa City Fest Cinco de Mayo, Hot Springs, 11 a.m. – 10 p.m. May 5, Exchange Street Parking Plaza featuring live cultural music, margaritas and a food festival including local food trucks. Free admission, info at SpaCityFest.com.
Cinco de Mayo Salsa Party, Little Rock, by the Central Arkansas Library System, 4 – 5 p.m., May 5, 100 South Rock Street, featuring salsa, fun games and crafts to celebrate Mexican culture. Children and families are welcome.
Cinco de Mayo Fest, Russellville, by Balloons Over Russellville, 4 – 9 p.m., May 5 and 6, Soccer Complex Trail, featuring hot air balloon rides, Mexican music and entertainment, Mexican food, and salsa competition.
Cinco de Mayo Softball Tournament, Fort Smith, 9:30 a.m. start, May 6, Ben Geren Softball Fields, 7200 Zero Street. This is a one-day C-class and below tournament.
NOT Cinco de Mayo, Little Rock, Plaza Frida, 4 – 9 p.m. May 6, 4001 West 65th Street, May 6, to learn what Cinco de Mayo means to the culture from which the holiday originates.
Cinco de Mayo is the anniversary of Mexico’s defeat of the Second French Empire at the Battle of Puebla in 1862. The victory was over a larger and better-equipped force and was a morale boost for Mexican citizens. | https://www.fox16.com/entertainment-news/cinco-de-mayo-in-arkansas-places-to-go-things-to-do-around-the-natural-state/ | 2023-05-04 17:35:05 | 0 | https://www.fox16.com/entertainment-news/cinco-de-mayo-in-arkansas-places-to-go-things-to-do-around-the-natural-state/ |
FORT COLLINS, Colo., Dec. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Otter Products, maker of OtterBox mobile accessories, announced today that JC Richardson is taking the chief leadership role at the company. JC Richardson is son of founders Curt and Nancy Richardson and has served on the Otter Products board since 2016.
"I am excited to build on the legacy my parents created," Richardson said. "Otter has made a big impact not only in the industry, but also in the lives of our employees and in our communities. Our mission of 'We Grow to Give' drives us to explore our curiosity and innovate so that we can make a positive impact."
Richardson most recently served as CEO of Blue Ocean Enterprises and cofounded Angel Armor – a ballistic armor company serving first responders. He is replacing outgoing CEO Jim Parke. Parke was appointed CEO in 2016 and is stepping away to focus more time with his family and other investments.
"We are so grateful to Jim for his service," said Otter Products Founder Curt Richardson. "He stepped into this critical leadership role at a time that Otter needed a focus on building back the culture we had created. Culture continues to be key to Otter's success and Jim has laid a solid foundation for JC to build upon."
Otter Products has also promoted Liz Robinson to Chief Product Officer and Bill Dillon to Chief Sales Officer.
Otter Products is an independent, family-owned business, best known for the OtterBox brand protective smartphone cases. OtterBox has expanded its portfolio to include power accessories, screen protection and outdoor lifestyle products. The company also operates the Liviri brand, a sustainable packaging solution for thermally sensitive products.
Otter Products LLC provides premium mobile technology accessories through the OtterBox brand. OtterBox is the No. 1-selling smartphone case in the U.S. offering a wide variety of protective options for devices as well as power and MagSafe accessories.
At Otter Products, "We Grow to Give." The company's success is measured by this mission and brought to life through employee empowerment and the OtterCares Foundation. Founded in 2010, OtterCares is focused on inspiring kids to change the world by championing innovative education that encourages students to become entrepreneurs and philanthropists. For more information, visit www.otterproducts.com.
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CA Sacramento CA Zone Forecast for Thursday, March 9, 2023
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National Weather Service Sacramento CA
1137 PM PST Thu Mar 9 2023
Spot temperatures and probabilities of measurable precipitation
are for today, tonight, and Friday.
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CAZ013-100845-
Shasta Lake Area / Northern Shasta County-
Including the city of Shasta Dam
1137 PM PST Thu Mar 9 2023
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...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM PST FRIDAY...
...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY MORNING...
.TODAY...A slight chance of rain and snow early in the morning,
then heavy rain and snow late in the morning. Heavy rain and snow
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showers in the afternoon. Highs 29 to 39 higher elevations...
36 to 44 lower elevations. Little or no snow accumulation lower
elevations...5 to 10 inches higher elevations. Snow level
2500 feet. Prevailing south winds 5 to 15 mph with gusts to
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around 35 mph.
.TONIGHT...At lower elevations, snow showers in the evening, then
rain after midnight. At higher elevations, heavy snow showers in
the evening, then rain and heavy snow after midnight. Windy. Lows
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25 to 37. Snow accumulation of 2 to 7 inches lower elevations...
except 7 to 13 inches higher elevations. Prevailing south winds
10 to 20 mph shifting to the southwest 15 to 30 mph after
midnight. Gusts up to 55 mph.
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.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain and snow in the
morning. Breezy. Not as cool. Highs 32 to 47 higher elevations...
45 to 53 lower elevations. No snow accumulation lower
elevations...up to 2 inches higher elevations. Snow level
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3000 feet. Prevailing southwest winds 10 to 25 mph with gusts to
around 50 mph decreasing to 5 to 15 mph with gusts to around
35 mph in the afternoon.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Areas of Fog...locally dense after
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midnight. Colder. Lows 20 to 32 higher elevations...29 to
36 lower elevations. Prevailing southwest winds up to 10 mph
shifting to the north after midnight.
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of rain and snow in
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the morning, then a chance of rain and snow in the afternoon.
Highs 32 to 46 higher elevations...45 to 51 lower elevations. No
snow accumulation lower elevations...up to 2 inches higher
elevations. Snow level 3000 feet. Prevailing northeast winds up
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to 10 mph shifting to the southeast in the afternoon.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Rain and snow. Light snow accumulations
possible. Lows 29 to 43.
.SUNDAY...Rain. Highs 36 to 51.
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.SUNDAY NIGHT THROUGH MONDAY NIGHT...Rain. Lows 31 to 46. Highs
38 to 53.
.TUESDAY...Rain likely. Highs 39 to 54.
.TUESDAY NIGHT AND WEDNESDAY...Mostly cloudy with a chance of
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rain and snow showers. Lows 24 to 38. Highs 40 to 55.
TEMPERATURE / PRECIPITATION
SHASTA DAM 42 36 52 / 100 100 40
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...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY MORNING...
.TODAY...A slight chance of snow late in the morning. A chance of
snow showers early in the afternoon, then rain and snow showers
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late in the afternoon. Highs 35 to 43. Snow accumulation up to
1 inch lower elevations...except 1 to 4 inches higher elevations.
Snow level 3500 feet in the afternoon. Prevailing southeast winds
up to 10 mph shifting to the southwest in the afternoon. Gusts up
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to 35 mph.
.TONIGHT...At lower elevations, rain showers and heavy snow
showers in the evening, then rain after midnight. At higher
elevations, rain and snow showers in the evening, then rain and
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snow after midnight. Windy. Lows 25 to 34. Snow accumulation up
to 1 inch lower elevations...except 3 to 5 inches higher
elevations. Snow level 4000 feet in the evening. Prevailing
southwest winds 5 to 15 mph with gusts to around 55 mph
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increasing to 25 to 35 mph with gusts to around 70 mph after
midnight.
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy. Rain and snow in the morning. Windy.
Highs 34 to 42. Snow accumulation up to 1 inch lower elevations...
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except 1 to 4 inches higher elevations. Snow level 3500 feet.
Prevailing southwest winds 15 to 30 mph. Gusts up to 55 mph in
the morning.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Colder. Lows 15 to 23. Prevailing
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southwest winds up to 10 mph in the evening becoming light.
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of snow in the
morning, then a chance of rain and snow in the afternoon. Highs
36 to 44. Little or no snow accumulation lower elevations...up to
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1 inch higher elevations. Light winds becoming west up to 10 mph
in the afternoon.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with rain and snow likely. Lows
28 to 36.
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.SUNDAY...Rain. Highs 39 to 47.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Rain likely. Lows 32 to 39.
.MONDAY AND MONDAY NIGHT...Rain. Highs 39 to 48. Lows 31 to 39.
.TUESDAY...Rain. Highs 38 to 48.
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.TUESDAY NIGHT AND WEDNESDAY...Mostly cloudy with a chance of
rain and snow showers. Lows 22 to 30. Highs 38 to 48.
TEMPERATURE / PRECIPITATION
BURNEY 39 30 41 / 100 100 80
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Including the cities of Redding and Red Bluff
1137 PM PST Thu Mar 9 2023
...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM PST FRIDAY...
...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST FRIDAY...
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...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY MORNING...
.TODAY...Areas of frost early in the morning. Rain likely late in
the morning. Rain showers in the afternoon. Highs 41 to 51. South
winds 10 to 15 mph. Gusts up to 25 mph increasing to 40 mph in
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the afternoon.
.TONIGHT...Heavy rain showers and heavy snow showers in the
evening, then rain after midnight. Windy. Lows 35 to 44. Snow
accumulation 3 to 6 inches lower elevations...except no snow
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accumulation higher elevations. South winds 15 to 30 mph with
gusts to around 55 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain in the morning,
then mostly sunny in the afternoon. Not as cool. Highs 52 to 60.
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Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph. Gusts up to 30 mph in the morning.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 33 to 41. Northwest winds up
to 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain. Highs 48 to 53.
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North winds up to 10 mph shifting to the east in the afternoon.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Rain likely. Lows 41 to 47.
.SUNDAY...Rain. Highs 51 to 60.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Rain. Lows 46 to 52.
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.MONDAY...Rain. Highs 53 to 59.
.MONDAY NIGHT AND TUESDAY...Rain. Lows 44 to 50. Highs 55 to 61.
.TUESDAY NIGHT AND WEDNESDAY...Mostly cloudy with a chance of
rain showers. Lows 37 to 42. Highs around 58.
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TEMPERATURE / PRECIPITATION
REDDING 47 37 56 / 100 100 40
RED BLUFF 48 42 59 / 100 100 30
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...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST FRIDAY...
...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY MORNING...
.TODAY...Areas of frost early in the morning. A slight chance of
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rain late in the morning. A chance of rain showers early in the
afternoon, then rain showers late in the afternoon. Highs 45 to
54. Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph. Gusts up to 20 mph increasing
to 35 mph in the afternoon.
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.TONIGHT...Rain showers in the evening, then rain showers and a
slight chance of thunderstorms after midnight. Windy. Some
thunderstorms may produce heavy rainfall after midnight. Lows
41 to 47. Southeast winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts to around
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50 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain showers and a
slight chance of thunderstorms in the morning, then partly cloudy
in the afternoon. Not as cool. Some thunderstorms may produce
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heavy rainfall in the morning. Highs 56 to 61. Southwest winds
10 to 20 mph. Gusts up to 40 mph in the morning.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then mostly cloudy
with a slight chance of rain after midnight. Lows 38 to 46. South
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winds around 10 mph shifting to the north after midnight.
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain in the morning, then
rain likely in the afternoon. Highs around 52. Northwest winds up
to 10 mph.
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.SATURDAY NIGHT...Rain likely. Lows 44 to 50.
.SUNDAY...Rain showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms. Not
as cool. Highs 57 to 63.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Rain showers and a slight chance of
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thunderstorms. Lows around 51.
.MONDAY AND MONDAY NIGHT...Rain. Highs 56 to 62. Lows 47 to 52.
.TUESDAY...Rain likely. Highs 57 to 62.
.TUESDAY NIGHT AND WEDNESDAY...Mostly cloudy with a chance of
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rain showers. Lows around 42. Highs around 59.
TEMPERATURE / PRECIPITATION
CHICO 51 44 59 / 100 100 50
OROVILLE 53 45 59 / 100 100 70
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MARYSVILLE/YUBA CITY 52 46 60 / 100 100 60
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Southern Sacramento Valley-
Including the city of Sacramento
1137 PM PST Thu Mar 9 2023
...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST FRIDAY...
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...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY MORNING...
.TODAY...Breezy. Areas of frost early in the morning. A slight
chance of rain late in the morning. A chance of rain showers
early in the afternoon, then rain showers late in the afternoon.
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Highs 47 to 55. Southeast winds up to 10 mph increasing to 10 to
25 mph with gusts to around 45 mph in the afternoon.
.TONIGHT...Rain showers in the evening, then rain showers and a
slight chance of thunderstorms after midnight. Windy. Some
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thunderstorms may produce heavy rainfall after midnight. Lows
around 47. Southeast winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts to around
55 mph.
.FRIDAY...Rain showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms in
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the morning, then a chance of rain in the afternoon. Breezy. Some
thunderstorms may produce heavy rainfall in the morning. Highs
55 to 61. South winds 10 to 25 mph with gusts to around 40 mph
shifting to the southwest 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon.
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.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain. Lows 41 to
47. Southwest winds up to 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Rain likely. Highs 49 to 57. Northwest winds up to
10 mph.
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.SATURDAY NIGHT...Rain showers and a slight chance of
thunderstorms. Some thunderstorms may produce heavy rainfall.
Lows around 49.
.SUNDAY...Rain showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms. Not
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as cool. Some thunderstorms may produce heavy rainfall. Highs
57 to 64.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Rain showers likely and a slight chance of
thunderstorms. Lows around 51.
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.MONDAY...Rain. Highs 57 to 64.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Rain. Lows around 50.
.TUESDAY...Rain likely. Highs 56 to 62.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain showers.
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Lows around 42.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly cloudy with a slight chance of rain showers.
Highs 56 to 62.
TEMPERATURE / PRECIPITATION
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SACRAMENTO 53 49 59 / 100 100 80
SAC EXEC AIRPORT 52 48 60 / 100 100 80
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Including the city of Fairfield/Suisun
1137 PM PST Thu Mar 9 2023
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...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM PST FRIDAY...
...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST FRIDAY...
...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY MORNING...
.TODAY...A slight chance of rain late in the morning. A chance of
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rain showers early in the afternoon, then rain showers late in
the afternoon. Highs 49 to 55. Southeast winds up to 10 mph
increasing to 15 to 20 mph with gusts to around 45 mph in the
afternoon.
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.TONIGHT...Heavy rain showers in the evening, then rain showers
and a chance of thunderstorms after midnight. Windy. Not as cool.
Some thunderstorms may produce heavy rainfall after midnight.
Lows around 49. Southeast winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts to around
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50 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy. Rain showers and a chance of
thunderstorms in the morning, then a chance of rain in the
afternoon. Some thunderstorms may produce heavy rainfall in the
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morning. Highs around 57. Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph. Gusts up
to 30 mph in the morning.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain. Lows around
45. West winds up to 10 mph.
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.SATURDAY...Rain likely in the morning, then rain showers likely
and a slight chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Some
thunderstorms may produce heavy rainfall in the afternoon. Highs
53 to 59. Light winds becoming northeast around 10 mph in the
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afternoon.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Rain showers likely and a slight chance of
thunderstorms. Some thunderstorms may produce heavy rainfall.
Lows around 50.
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.SUNDAY...Rain and a slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs 59 to
65.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with rain showers likely and a
slight chance of thunderstorms. Lows around 52.
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.MONDAY...Rain. Highs 60 to 66.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Rain. Lows around 51.
.TUESDAY...Rain likely. Highs around 60.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain showers.
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Lows around 43.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly cloudy with a slight chance of rain showers.
Highs around 60.
TEMPERATURE / PRECIPITATION
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FAIRFIELD/SUISUN 49 47 60 / 100 100 80
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Northern San Joaquin Valley-
Including the cities of Stockton and Modesto
1137 PM PST Thu Mar 9 2023
...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST FRIDAY...
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...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY MORNING...
.TODAY...Breezy. A slight chance of rain late in the morning. A
slight chance of rain showers early in the afternoon, then rain
showers late in the afternoon. Highs 49 to 57. Southeast winds
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around 10 mph increasing to 15 to 25 mph with gusts to around
45 mph in the afternoon.
.TONIGHT...Rain showers in the evening, then rain showers and a
chance of thunderstorms after midnight. Windy. Some thunderstorms
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may produce heavy rainfall after midnight. Lows 45 to 51.
Southeast winds 20 to 35 mph with gusts to around 55 mph.
.FRIDAY...Rain showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms.
Breezy. Some thunderstorms may produce heavy rainfall. Highs
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54 to 60. South winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts to around 40 mph
shifting to the southwest 10 to 15 mph with gusts to around
25 mph in the afternoon.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Rain showers and a slight chance of
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thunderstorms. Some thunderstorms may produce heavy rainfall.
Lows around 48. West winds up to 10 mph shifting to the northwest
after midnight.
.SATURDAY...Rain showers likely and a slight chance of
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thunderstorms. Some thunderstorms may produce heavy rainfall.
Highs 55 to 65. North winds up to 10 mph shifting to the south
with gusts to around 25 mph in the afternoon.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Rain showers likely and a slight chance of
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thunderstorms. Some thunderstorms may produce heavy rainfall.
Lows around 51.
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy with rain showers likely and a slight
chance of thunderstorms. Some thunderstorms may produce heavy
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rainfall. Highs 58 to 66.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain showers and a
slight chance of thunderstorms. Lows 47 to 53.
.MONDAY...Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain. Highs 60 to 66.
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.MONDAY NIGHT...Rain. Lows 49 to 55.
.TUESDAY...Rain. Highs 54 to 62.
.TUESDAY NIGHT AND WEDNESDAY...Mostly cloudy with a chance of
rain showers. Lows around 43. Highs 54 to 62.
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TEMPERATURE / PRECIPITATION
STOCKTON 55 49 60 / 100 100 90
MODESTO 54 49 57 / 90 100 100
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Mountains Southwestern Shasta County to Western Colusa County-
Including the city of Alder Springs
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...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST FRIDAY...
...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY MORNING...
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.TODAY...Widespread frost early in the morning. At lower
elevations, a slight chance of rain early in the morning, then
rain and snow late in the morning. Rain showers and snow showers
in the afternoon. At higher elevations, a slight chance of snow
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early in the morning, then heavy snow late in the morning. Heavy
snow showers in the afternoon. Rain showers late in the
afternoon. Breezy. Highs 33 to 45. Snow accumulation up to 1 inch
lower elevations...except 6 to 11 inches higher elevations. Snow
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level 2000 feet increasing to 3000 feet in the afternoon.
Prevailing south winds up to 10 mph with gusts to around 25 mph
increasing to southeast 10 to 25 mph with gusts to around 50 mph
in the afternoon.
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.TONIGHT...At lower elevations, heavy rain showers in the
evening, then rain showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms
after midnight. At higher elevations, heavy rain showers and
heavy snow showers in the evening, then rain showers, snow and a
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slight chance of thunderstorms after midnight. Windy. Some
thunderstorms may produce heavy rainfall after midnight. Lows
26 to 41. No snow accumulation lower elevations...2 to 7 inches
higher elevations. Prevailing south winds 15 to 30 mph with gusts
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to around 55 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning then clearing. At lower
elevations, a slight chance of rain in the morning. At higher
elevations, a chance of rain and snow in the morning. Windy. Not
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as cool. Highs 30 to 45 higher elevations...46 to 54 lower
elevations. No snow accumulation lower elevations...up to 1 inch
higher elevations. Snow level 4000 feet in the morning.
Prevailing west winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts to around 55 mph
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decreasing to 5 to 15 mph with gusts to around 35 mph in the
afternoon.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening then becoming mostly
cloudy. Colder. Lows 18 to 33 higher elevations...31 to 37 lower
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elevations. Prevailing west winds up to 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain and snow in the
morning, then rain and snow likely in the afternoon. Highs 30 to
44 higher elevations...44 to 50 lower elevations. No snow
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accumulation lower elevations...2 to 4 inches higher elevations.
Snow level 4000 feet. Prevailing west winds up to 10 mph shifting
to the southeast in the afternoon.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Rain likely and heavy snow. Light snow
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accumulations possible. Lows 31 to 46.
.SUNDAY...Rain. Not as cool. Highs 39 to 54.
.SUNDAY NIGHT THROUGH MONDAY NIGHT...Rain. Lows 34 to 49. Highs
39 to 54.
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.TUESDAY...Rain and heavy snow likely. Light snow accumulations
possible. Highs 39 to 54.
.TUESDAY NIGHT AND WEDNESDAY...Mostly cloudy with a chance of
rain and snow showers. Lows 26 to 41. Highs 39 to 54.
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TEMPERATURE / PRECIPITATION
ALDER SPRINGS 38 29 38 / 100 100 20
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Northeast Foothills/Sacramento Valley-
Including the city of Paradise
1137 PM PST Thu Mar 9 2023
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...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM PST FRIDAY...
...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST FRIDAY...
...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY MORNING...
.TODAY...Breezy. A chance of rain and snow late in the morning. A
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chance of rain showers and heavy snow showers early in the
afternoon, then rain showers and heavy snow showers late in the
afternoon. Highs 36 to 50. No snow accumulation lower
elevations...up to 1 inch higher elevations. Prevailing southeast
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winds 5 to 15 mph with gusts to around 30 mph shifting to the
south 15 to 25 mph with gusts to around 45 mph in the afternoon.
.TONIGHT...Heavy rain showers and heavy snow showers in the
evening, then heavy rain showers and a slight chance of
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thunderstorms after midnight. Very windy. Some thunderstorms may
produce heavy rainfall after midnight. Lows 32 to 44. Snow
accumulation up to 3 inches. Prevailing south winds 25 to 40 mph
with gusts to around 65 mph.
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.FRIDAY...Rain showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms in
the morning. Breezy. Not as cool. Some thunderstorms may produce
heavy rainfall in the morning. Highs 43 to 55. Prevailing
southwest winds 10 to 25 mph with gusts to around 45 mph
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decreasing to 5 to 15 mph in the afternoon.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear in the evening, then mostly cloudy
with a slight chance of rain after midnight. Lows 29 to 43.
Prevailing southeast winds up to 10 mph shifting to the east
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after midnight.
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain in the morning, then
rain likely in the afternoon. Highs 42 to 52. Prevailing east
winds up to 10 mph shifting to the south in the afternoon.
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.SATURDAY NIGHT...Rain. Lows 37 to 49.
.SUNDAY...Rain. Highs 45 to 55.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Rain showers and a slight chance of
thunderstorms. Lows 42 to 52.
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.MONDAY AND MONDAY NIGHT...Rain, breezy. Highs 47 to 57. Lows
40 to 52.
.TUESDAY...Rain, breezy. Highs 46 to 56.
.TUESDAY NIGHT AND WEDNESDAY...Mostly cloudy with a chance of
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rain showers. Lows 33 to 45. Highs 48 to 58.
TEMPERATURE / PRECIPITATION
PARADISE 45 40 50 / 100 100 80
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Motherlode-
Including the cities of Grass Valley and Jackson
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...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST FRIDAY...
...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY MORNING...
.TODAY...Breezy. Areas of frost early in the morning. A slight
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chance of rain late in the morning. A slight chance of rain
showers early in the afternoon, then rain showers late in the
afternoon. Highs 42 to 54. Prevailing east winds up to 10 mph
increasing to southeast 10 to 25 mph with gusts to around 45 mph
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in the afternoon.
.TONIGHT...Heavy rain showers in the evening, then rain showers
and a chance of thunderstorms after midnight. Windy. Some
thunderstorms may produce heavy rainfall after midnight. Lows
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36 to 46. Prevailing southeast winds 20 to 35 mph with gusts to
around 50 mph.
.FRIDAY...Heavy rain showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms
in the morning, then rain in the afternoon. Windy. Some
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thunderstorms may produce heavy rainfall in the morning. Highs
45 to 55. Prevailing south winds 15 to 30 mph decreasing to 5 to
15 mph in the afternoon.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Rain showers and a slight chance of
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thunderstorms. Some thunderstorms may produce heavy rainfall.
Lows 37 to 49. Prevailing south winds up to 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Rain showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms.
Some thunderstorms may produce heavy rainfall. Highs 44 to 56.
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Prevailing southeast winds up to 10 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Rain showers and a slight chance of
thunderstorms. Some thunderstorms may produce heavy rainfall.
Lows 41 to 51.
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.SUNDAY...Rain showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms. Some
thunderstorms may produce heavy rainfall. Highs 46 to 60.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Rain showers and a slight chance of
thunderstorms. Lows 42 to 50.
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.MONDAY...Rain. Highs 49 to 63.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Rain. Lows 42 to 52.
.TUESDAY AND TUESDAY NIGHT...Rain, breezy. Highs 47 to 57. Lows
36 to 51.
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.WEDNESDAY...Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain showers. Highs
49 to 59.
TEMPERATURE / PRECIPITATION
GRASS VALLEY 44 37 47 / 100 100 100
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JACKSON 49 43 52 / 90 100 100
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Western Plumas County/Lassen Park-
Including the cities of Chester and Quincy
1137 PM PST Thu Mar 9 2023
...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PDT SUNDAY...
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...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST FRIDAY...
...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY MORNING...
.TODAY...Windy. A chance of snow late in the morning. A chance of
heavy snow showers early in the afternoon, then heavy snow
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showers and heavy rain showers late in the afternoon. Highs 27 to
39 higher elevations...33 to 44 lower elevations. Snow
accumulation of 3 to 9 inches. Snow level 4000 feet in the
afternoon. Prevailing south winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts to
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around 35 mph increasing to 20 to 30 mph with gusts to around
55 mph in the afternoon.
.TONIGHT...At lower elevations, heavy rain showers and heavy snow
showers in the evening, then heavy rain showers and a slight
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chance of thunderstorms after midnight. At higher elevations,
heavy snow showers in the evening, then heavy rain showers, heavy
snow and a slight chance of thunderstorms after midnight. Very
windy. Lows 22 to 37. Snow accumulation of 1 to 7 inches lower
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elevations...except 10 to 16 inches higher elevations. Snow level
4500 feet in the evening. Prevailing south winds 25 to 45 mph
with gusts to around 70 mph.
.FRIDAY...Heavy snow, heavy rain showers and a slight chance of
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thunderstorms in the morning, then a slight chance of rain and
snow in the afternoon. Windy. Some thunderstorms may produce
heavy rainfall in the morning. Highs 31 to 46. Snow accumulation
up to 3 inches lower elevations...except 1 to 6 inches higher
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elevations. Snow level 5500 feet decreasing to 4000 feet in the
afternoon. Prevailing southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts to
around 65 mph decreasing to 10 to 20 mph with gusts to around
35 mph in the afternoon.
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.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of snow after
midnight. Patchy dense fog after midnight. Colder. Lows 17 to 32.
Prevailing south winds up to 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy. At lower elevations, patchy dense fog
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in the morning. A chance of rain and snow in the morning, then
heavy rain and snow likely in the afternoon. Highs 30 to 45. Snow
accumulation 2 to 4 inches lower elevations...except 2 to
8 inches higher elevations. Snow level 4000 feet. Prevailing
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south winds up to 15 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Rain and snow. Moderate snow accumulations
possible. Lows 26 to 41.
.SUNDAY...Rain and heavy snow. Not as cool. Moderate snow
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accumulations possible. Highs 33 to 48.
.SUNDAY NIGHT THROUGH MONDAY NIGHT...Rain and heavy snow. Breezy.
Moderate snow accumulations possible. Lows 28 to 43. Highs 34 to
49.
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.TUESDAY...Rain and heavy snow. Breezy. Moderate snow
accumulations possible. Highs 33 to 48.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with rain and snow likely. Colder.
Moderate snow accumulations possible. Lows 21 to 36.
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.WEDNESDAY...Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain and snow
showers. Highs 34 to 49.
TEMPERATURE / PRECIPITATION
QUINCY 46 35 46 / 100 100 100
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CHESTER 37 26 42 / 100 100 100
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West Slope Northern Sierra Nevada-
Including the city of Blue Canyon
1137 PM PST Thu Mar 9 2023
...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PDT SUNDAY...
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...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST FRIDAY...
...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY MORNING...
.TODAY...Partly cloudy in the morning. Windy. A slight chance of
snow late in the morning. A slight chance of rain and snow
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showers early in the afternoon, then heavy snow showers and heavy
rain showers late in the afternoon. Highs 27 to 41 higher
elevations...37 to 47 lower elevations. Snow accumulation up to
2 inches lower elevations...except 2 to 8 inches higher
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elevations. Snow level 4500 feet in the afternoon. Prevailing
southeast winds 5 to 15 mph with gusts to around 35 mph
increasing to south 20 to 30 mph with gusts to around 55 mph in
the afternoon. Over ridges, prevailing southwest winds 15 to
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25 mph increasing to 25 to 45 mph in the afternoon.
.TONIGHT...At lower elevations, heavy rain showers in the
evening, then heavy rain showers and a slight chance of
thunderstorms after midnight. At higher elevations, heavy rain
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showers and heavy snow showers in the evening, then heavy rain
showers, heavy snow showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms
after midnight. Very windy. Some thunderstorms may produce heavy
rainfall after midnight. Lows 23 to 35 higher elevations...33 to
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39 lower elevations. No snow accumulation lower elevations...
14 to 19 inches higher elevations. Snow level 7000 feet
increasing to above 8000 feet after midnight. Prevailing south
winds 25 to 45 mph with gusts to around 70 mph...except south
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25 to 55 mph with gusts to around 75 mph over ridges.
.FRIDAY...At lower elevations, heavy rain showers and a slight
chance of thunderstorms in the morning, then rain in the
afternoon. At higher elevations, heavy rain showers, heavy snow
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showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms in the morning, then
heavy snow and heavy rain in the afternoon. Very windy. Not as
cool. Some thunderstorms may produce heavy rainfall in the
morning. Highs 30 to 44 higher elevations...40 to 48 lower
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elevations. No snow accumulation lower elevations...13 to
18 inches higher elevations. Snow level above 8000 feet
decreasing to 6500 feet in the afternoon. Prevailing southwest
winds 30 to 40 mph decreasing to 15 to 30 mph in the afternoon.
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Gusts up to 70 mph. Over ridges...prevailing southwest winds
40 to 60 mph decreasing to 35 to 50 mph in the afternoon.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Heavy snow, rain showers and a slight chance of
thunderstorms in the evening, then heavy snow, rain and a slight
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chance of thunderstorms after midnight. Some thunderstorms may
produce heavy rainfall. Lows 23 to 37 higher elevations...32 to
44 lower elevations. Little or no snow accumulation lower
elevations...7 to 13 inches higher elevations. Snow level
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6000 feet. Prevailing southwest winds 5 to 15 mph with gusts to
around 45 mph. Over ridges, prevailing southwest winds 30 to
45 mph decreasing to 25 to 35 mph after midnight.
.SATURDAY...Heavy rain and snow in the morning, then rain
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showers, heavy snow and a slight chance of thunderstorms in the
afternoon. Some thunderstorms may produce heavy rainfall in the
afternoon. Highs 29 to 43 higher elevations...39 to 49 lower
elevations. Little or no snow accumulation lower elevations...
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9 to 14 inches higher elevations. Snow level 6000 feet.
Prevailing southwest winds 5 to 15 mph with gusts to around
40 mph...except southwest 10 to 30 mph over ridges.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Rain showers, heavy snow and a slight chance of
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thunderstorms. Some thunderstorms may produce heavy rainfall.
Heavy snow accumulations possible. Lows 27 to 42.
.SUNDAY...Rain and heavy snow. Heavy snow accumulations possible.
Highs 33 to 48.
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.SUNDAY NIGHT...Rain with possible snow and thunderstorms likely.
Moderate snow accumulations possible. Lows 28 to 43.
.MONDAY...Rain and heavy snow. Moderate snow accumulations
possible. Highs 35 to 50.
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.MONDAY NIGHT AND TUESDAY...Rain and heavy snow. Breezy. Heavy
snow accumulations possible. Lows 28 to 43. Highs 33 to 48.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with rain and heavy snow likely.
Colder. Heavy snow accumulations possible. Lows 22 to 37.
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.WEDNESDAY...Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain and snow
showers. Highs 34 to 49.
TEMPERATURE / PRECIPITATION
BLUE CANYON 37 34 41 / 100 100 100
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RYE BROOK, N.Y., Sept. 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Belle Haven Investments, a boutique fixed income manager with $15 billion under management, announced that Matt Dalton, CEO & CIO, has deployed additional personal investments into the Transamerica Intermediate Muni Fund (TIMUX) and the Transamerica High Yield Muni Fund (THYIX). Matt Dalton is currently one of the Portfolio Managers for each Fund. Mr. Dalton added capital to both Funds in February and May of 2022 as well.
"Buy when painful," is rhetoric that Matt Dalton often echoes.
Matt Dalton has worked exclusively in the fixed income asset class since 1985. He joined Belle Haven Investments in 1996 and assumed his current position as CEO & CIO in 2002, utilizing his years of experience in the institutional muni market to launch and guide the firm in the direction of investment management. As the lead portfolio manager for all of Belle Haven's strategies, Matt has helped the Firm earn recognition and awards from both Lipper and PSN Top Guns. Matt was named the top portfolio manager in the United States by Citywire for his management of the Transamerica Intermediate Muni Fund for the period of 9/30/2014 – 9/30/2019.
The Transamerica Intermediate Muni Fund is sub-advised by Belle Haven Investments and has over $1.7 Billion in AUM as of 8/31/2022. Matt Dalton, Cara Grealy and Max Christiana are the Portfolio Managers. The Fund is actively managed and seeks to maximize total return through a combination of current income that is exempt from federal income tax and capital appreciation.
The Transamerica High Yield Muni Fund is sub-advised by Belle Haven Investments and has over $150 Million in AUM as of 8/31/2022. Matt Dalton and Max Christiana are the Portfolio Managers. The Fund is actively managed and looks to identify inefficiencies in the municipal bond market with the goal of maximizing total return by investing primarily in medium-to-lower grade fixed income securities.
Belle Haven Investments is an independent, employee-owned money manager specializing in separately managed taxable and tax-exempt fixed income portfolios. The Firm also serves as a sub-adviser on the Transamerica Intermediate Muni Fund and the Transamerica High Yield Muni Fund. Belle Haven has been managing portfolios since 2002. The Firm is uniquely committed to serving Consultants and Advisors along with the Institutions, Foundations, Family Offices and High Net Worth individuals whom they represent. The team's expertise and focus in one asset class has resulted in award-winning strategies. Belle Haven is a Registered Investment Advisor with the Securities Exchange Commission (SEC). For more information, please visit www.bellehaven.com.
Disclaimer:
There may be less public information available on municipal fixed income securities than found on public corporations. Municipal bonds may be less liquid than corporate bonds. A portion of the income may be taxable by state or local taxing authorities. Municipal bond holders may also be subject to capital gains taxes and interest income may be subject to alternative minimum tax. Bonds are subject to credit, interest rate inflation risks. In addition, bonds incur ongoing fees and expenses.
An investment in a portfolio involves various risks, including the risk that an investor can lose money. While the Manager strives to attain the investment objective of the strategy through research and portfolio management skills, there is no guarantee of successful performance, that the objective can be reached or that a positive return can be achieved. Past performance is no guarantee of future results
Awards and recognition referenced in this material are produced by firms other than Belle Haven and may relate to strategies or managed products other than those featured in this piece. Criteria used to determine these awards may vary depending on the organization presenting the award; a list of such criteria can be obtained by emailing service@bellehaven.com.
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SHADY SPRING, W.Va. (AP) — Three people have been arrested in connection with a fire that destroyed a historic church in West Virginia, state police said.
Braxton Allan Miller, 18, of Charleston; James Dean Elmore, 19, of Beckley; and a juvenile boy were charged in connection with the fire at St. Colman Catholic Church in the Shady Spring area of Raleigh County, police said Wednesday.
The fire was reported Sunday morning but had started the night before, police said.
Miller and the juvenile were charged with arson and conspiracy, while Elmore was charged with accessory after the fact and conspiracy. All were being held. It wasn't clear whether they had attorneys who could comment on their cases.
“We are deeply saddened to learn that the fire was considered an act of arson and was intended destroy this historic structure so important to the lives of many in the area,” Bishop Mark Brennan of the Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston said in a statement.
The historic church was built in 1878 on Irish Mountain and was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1984, WCHS-TV reported. | https://www.sfchronicle.com/news/article/3-charged-in-connection-with-fire-at-historic-WVa-17304203.php | 2022-07-14 08:22:29 | 1 | https://www.sfchronicle.com/news/article/3-charged-in-connection-with-fire-at-historic-WVa-17304203.php |
NEW YORK (AP) — Nearly four years after Jeffrey Epstein's death, thousands of pages of records obtained by The Associated Press are shedding new light on financier's time behind bars and a frantic response by corrections officials to his death.
The documents, including emails between jails officials and psychological evaluations, offer a fuller picture of Epstein as he awaited trial on sex trafficking charges at the now-shuttered Metropolitan Correctional Center.
Epstein killed himself at the federal jail in 2019. In the days and weeks that followed, corrections officials struggled to explain how such a high-profile detainee had managed to take his own life.
The records show how he was moved from the jail’s general population to specialized housing and how he was briefly on suicide watch before being downgraded to psychiatric observation — his status when he killed himself.
Here are takeaways from the more than 4,000 pages of documents:
AN AGITATED INMATE
Epstein was anxious and despondent during much of his time in jail, prompting concern from jail guards and psychological experts about his mental state. He complained often about jail life, including poor sleep, constipation, the color of his uniform and his treatment by other detainees. The noise from a broken toilet in his cell left him sitting in the corner with his hands over his ears, according to one psychologist.
But despite his litany of complaints, Epstein insisted that he wouldn't take his own life. Even after he was discovered on his cell's floor with a strip of bedsheet around his neck and placed on suicide watch for 31 hours, he denied that he was contemplating suicide, which he said was against his Jewish religion. Plus, he added, he was a “coward” who didn’t like pain.
“He described having a ‘wonderful life,’’” a psychological evaluation stated. “He said ‘it would be crazy’ to take his life. He furthered, ‘I would not do that to myself.’”
A LETTER TO ANOTHER SEX OFFENDER
Among the new revelations was an attempt by Epstein to reach out to another notorious pedophile: Larry Nassar, the USA Gymnastics team doctor convicted of sexually abusing scores of young athletes.
A letter sent by Epstein to Nassar was found returned to sender in the jail’s mail room weeks after Epstein’s death. “It appeared he mailed it out and it was returned back to him,” the investigator who found the letter told a corrections official by email. “I am not sure if I should open it or should we hand it over to anyone?”
The letter itself wasn't included among the documents turned over to the AP, which also don't indicate what became of the letter.
FINAL PHONE CALL
Epstein was found dead on the morning of Aug. 10, 2019. He had hanged himself with a bedsheet, according to the medical examiner. Hours earlier, he appears to have successfully deceived jail guards one last time, telling them that he wanted to talk on the phone to his mother, who had been dead for 15 years.
A correctional officer escorted Epstein to a shower area at around 7 p.m., where he was permitted to make a 15 minute “social call.” Reports later indicated that he had phoned his 30-year-old girlfriend.
Weeks after his death, a jail warden questioned why an employee had failed to follow policy by allowing Epstein to make an unmonitored call.
RUSH TO RESPOND
The documents shed light on the lurching response by corrections officials in the aftermath of Epstein’s death. In one email, a prosecutor involved in Epstein’s criminal case complained about a lack of information from the Bureau of Prisons in the critical hours after his death, writing that it was “frankly unbelievable” that the agency was issuing public news releases “before telling us basic information so that we can relay it to his attorneys who can relay it to his family.”
In another email, a high-ranking Bureau of Prisons official made a spurious suggestion to the agency’s director that reporters must have been paying jail employees for information about Epstein’s death because they were reporting details of the agency’s failings — impugning the ethics of journalists and the agency’s own workers.
THE AFTERMATH
Epstein’s death touched off a wave of anger toward the Bureau of Prisons and questions about the operation of the Metropolitan Correctional Center. In an internal memo, officials blamed “seriously reduced staffing levels, improper or lack of training, and follow up and oversight” for the death.
Two guards who were supposed to be watching Epstein on the night of his death were found to have falsified records, admitting to napping and browsing the internet instead of monitoring the high-profile inmate.
The documents show other efforts to implement reforms, such as requiring jail captains to review footage ensuring that guards are completing their rounds every 30 minutes. Jail officials said they would allow psychological experts to play a larger role in determining how housing decisions are made.
In some respects, the officials may have overcorrected. A memo sent to the Bureau of Prisons director shortly after Epstein’s death warned that wardens were “defaulting to leaving inmates on suicide watch longer than the psychologists have advised.”
By 2021, the Metropolitan Correctional Center had closed down. An investigation by the Justice Department’s inspector general is still ongoing.
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ALEXANDRIA, Va. (AP) — In a year when inflation has made Americans’ eyes pop when they fill up their gas or walk down aisles at the grocery store, many Social Security recipients worry whether the biggest cost-of-living increase in four decades will be enough to cover their needs.
The Social Security Administration announced Thursday that Social Security benefits will rise 8.7% in 2023. That amounts to about $140 a month on average.
Some recipients are still worried about how they’ll make rent or utility payments. Others fear persistent inflation will just eat into any of the new cash flow. And some are just thankful a few extra dollars might be just enough to cover a new dress or a steak dinner.
Around the country, some of the 70 million people who receive Social Security payments are running the numbers to calculate what they can — and can’t — afford once the new paychecks hit their bank accounts.
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ALEXANDRIA, VIRGINIA
Barbara Steingaszner, 83, is in a serious mood as she sits down at the card table for her weekly game of competitive bridge at the Hollin Hall Senior Center in this Washington suburb.
But she smiles big when asked about Thursday’s news.
“I got really excited,” Steingaszner said. “I was delighted. Whatever they’re going to give me, I’ll be thrilled.”
Steingaszner lost her husband last year, and she’s had to balance her checkbook carefully with the loss of his income..
She’s been most sticker shocked by the rising costs at grocery stores, especially for meat. She says she mostly sticks to fish these days, but maybe she’ll buy a bit of meat for dinner once those new Social Security payments roll in.
“You do what you have to do,” Steingaszner said. “I’ll do my best, I grew up during the war.”
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MINNEAPOLIS
A blue insulin pen in his pocket, a green debit card loaded with $1,199 on the third of each month in his wallet, and a rental application for a low-income apartment in his hands, Lavell Leonard sighed outside the Social Security office in Minneapolis.
“This increase — it helps. But it don’t help a lot,” Leonard said. He plans to put the COLA increase toward his utility and phone bills.
The 39-year-old said he has received Social Security payments for his disability, severe type 1 diabetes, since he was 7 years old.
Prone to seizures and collapsing from low blood sugar, Leonard said his disability makes it difficult to work but he’s taken on temporary jobs — washing cars, working at warehouses, and selling cans and metals – to earn $400 to $600 monthly.
The side jobs and the Social Security payments aren’t enough to cover inflation or manage the crisis he experienced when his rent jumped from $750 to $950 this year. Leonard said he started working double to come up with the extra $200 each month, but he ended up in the hospital for four days when his blood sugar dropped.
The father of three said he has been homeless “quite a few times” — including last year when he got sick, couldn’t work, couldn’t pay rent and got evicted — and relies on Social Security to survive.
“The government might feel like giving us $100 is a big help, but no, it’s not,” Leonard said. “Increase payments four or five hundred dollars, and I bet you, we’ll see a lot of happy faces — even if it’s just three or four hundred dollars extra, that’s a lot for some people.”
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WAUKEGAN, Illinois
From the third floor of a subsidized apartment about 45 miles north of Chicago, 68-year-old Earnestine Smith dreams of being able to shop for a new outfit.
“I’m so far back in clothes — I think I’m wearing my Grandma’s dresses,” said Smith, a retiree.
Smith plans to put the extra money she’ll get each month into an emergency fund for unforeseen costs. And maybe she’ll be able to do something other than window shopping at the storefronts of clothing stores, too.
“You know how you walk out and you would love to just … to buy something new? To be able to, besides just looking at it? Yeah, it would mean a whole lot to me,” she said. “A lot.”
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GARNER, NORTH CAROLINA
Margaret Toman’s house is still filled with the flower pots, paintings and bird statutes that her mother sprinkled throughout their shared dwelling before she passed away.
While her memory looms large in this two-bedroom home, eight miles outside of Raleigh, North Carolina, money has gotten so tight that Toman now rents the empty bedroom where her mother lived out her final years with Alzheimer’s disease.
The 78-year-old has been living off the retirement checks since she stepped in to be her mother’s caretaker full time nearly 13 years ago.
Her most recent retirement checks are about $1,400 a month, which she said does not begin to cover her health care costs and rising food and gas prices, expenses that “eat you alive on a low income.” Occasionally she picks up groceries from the With Love From Jesus food bank in Raleigh, where she’s seen fights break out over the limited supply of produce.
She described Thursday’s announcement of an 8.7% cost-of-living adjustment as “quite stingy” and said she worried that a few extra dollars might disqualify some low-income seniors from other essential government programs, like food stamps.
“We’re not profligate spenders, we’re just not making enough to get by, period,” she said.
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ST LOUIS (AP) — ST LOUIS (AP) — Ameren Corp. (AEE) on Wednesday reported fourth-quarter profit of $163 million.
The St. Louis-based company said it had net income of 63 cents per share.
The results beat Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of five analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for earnings of 56 cents per share.
The utility posted revenue of $2.05 billion in the period, which also topped Street forecasts. Four analysts surveyed by Zacks expected $1.6 billion.
For the year, the company reported profit of $1.07 billion, or $4.14 per share. Revenue was reported as $7.96 billion.
Ameren expects full-year revenue in the range of $4.3 million to $4.5 million.
Ameren shares have declined 3.5% since the beginning of the year, while the S&P's 500 index has climbed 8%. In the final minutes of trading on Wednesday, shares hit $85.83, an increase of almost 2% in the last 12 months.
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PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — An independent analysis and review of the Tigard police actions that led to the death of Jacob Macduff will be released in a 10 a.m. Monday press conference, attorneys for the family said.
Macduff was killed by Tigard police on January 6, 2021 after they were called to the Edgewood Manor Apartments for a domestic violence incident. Macduff, who had a knife, refused to be taken into custody. A struggle ensued and the 26-year-old was shot to death by an officer.
KOIN previous coverage: The death of Jacob Macduff
This 45-page independent report, part of the City of Tigard’s $3.8 million settlement with the Macduff family, “is critical of actions by police officers on the scene and the subsequent governmental investigations of the shooting,” attorneys David Park and Scott Levin said in a press release.
Following the settlement, which was announced in July 2022, the City of Tigard agreed to make changes in police policy to prevent an unnecessary death of a person experiencing a mental health crisis. Macduff’s lawyers said at that time Tigard police were making several changes including de-escalation training and creating a Washington County mental health response team.
Tigard Police Chief Kathy McAlpine said in July she recognized “that in the thorough review of this case, from the Washington County District Attorney’s Office to the Oregon Attorney General’s Office and a grand jury convened at its request, that no evidence of criminal wrongdoing was ever found.”
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OXFORD, Miss. (AP) — Thousands of country music fans were awaiting singer Morgan Wallen when he suddenly canceled his performance Sunday night at Vaught Hemingway Stadium.
WTVA-TV reported video boards inside the Ole Miss football stadium showed a message saying the “Thought You Should Know” singer had lost his voice and was unable to perform, adding that people would be refunded their money where they bought the tickets.
Some people expressed anger on social media because the announcement of the cancellation came after the opening acts had performed.
While Wallen is one of country music’s biggest stars, he’s no stranger to controversy. He was caught on camera in 2021 outside a home in Nashville, Tennessee, yelling profanities and a racial slur. He apologized at the time but was suspended indefinitely from his label and his music was pulled by radio stations and streaming services.
The year before, Wallen was arrested for public intoxication and disorderly conduct after getting kicked out of a downtown Nashville bar.
The sudden cancellation concluded what was supposed to be two consecutive nights of performances by one of the hottest stars in country music. Saturday night’s show appeared to be a huge success with thousands showing up for the first concert in the stadium’s history. | https://cw33.com/news/morgan-wallen-cancels-show-at-ole-miss-after-losing-voice/ | 2023-04-28 03:38:56 | 0 | https://cw33.com/news/morgan-wallen-cancels-show-at-ole-miss-after-losing-voice/ |
(NEXSTAR) – As the U.S. continues to see high levels of three viral infections – COVID-19, influenza, and RSV – there’s growing concern over a bacteria that can cause serious illness, especially in children.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said it’s tracking a “possible increase in invasive group A strep” among children.
At least 94 people in the United Kingdom, including 24 children, have died from complications caused by a strep A infection. “To my knowledge, we’ve never seen a peak like this at this time of year, at least not for decades,” microbiologist Shiranee Sriskandan at Imperial College London told Nature.
France, Ireland, the Netherlands and Sweden have also observed strep A increases over the past few months, the World Health Organization said.
When asked if the U.S. was destined to follow the trend we’re seeing in Europe, Dr. Andrew Pekosz, a virologist at Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, said it was too soon to say if we’d see a “large strep A outbreak.” He warned that it could be a problem if we do see a rise in the bacterial infection at the same time we’re contending with a viral “tripledemic.”
“Often times severe disease is caused when you have that combination of a virus infection and a bacterial infection,” Pekosz said. He added that viral infections can sometimes lead to bacterial infections, so the rise in strep A isn’t totally unrelated to the other types of sickness we’re seeing peak.
Secondary bacterial infections, like getting strep A while you’re fighting off the flu or COVID, can also cause more severe disease, Pekosz said.
Strep A infections are particularly dangerous for children, the CDC says. While strep commonly looks and feels like a sore throat, it can sometimes lead to more serious illness like scarlet fever. In rare instances, strep A can also cause necrotizing fasciitis and streptococcal toxic shock syndrome, both of which are extremely dangerous and can lead to death.
Getting strep now is especially dangerous, as the country is experiencing a shortage of amoxicillin, a liquid antibiotic commonly prescribed to help kids fight strep A. The CDC expects the shortage to “last several months.”
The CDC says concerned parents should contact their pediatrician to get a strep test if they believe their child may have the bacterial infection. | https://www.conchovalleyhomepage.com/news/after-covid-flu-and-rsv-is-a-strep-outbreak-next/ | 2022-12-26 18:45:07 | 1 | https://www.conchovalleyhomepage.com/news/after-covid-flu-and-rsv-is-a-strep-outbreak-next/ |
Courts, law firms grappling with ongoing attorney shortage
MINOT, N.D. (KMOT) – Many lines of work in society have faced staffing issues over the past few years.
The legal profession is no exception.
Your News Leader spoke with area prosecutors as well as defense attorneys to find out how it’s impacting their cases, and what they’re doing to get by.
When it comes to the courts, the administrators are keeping the trains running on time. Jennifer Babcock, a legal case clerk, said the staff is down one person and they’re hanging in as best as possible.
“It makes you realize what a close-knit team that you really are when you’re short, because we’ve had an attorney shortage for a while,” said Babcock.
Ward County State’s Attorney Roza Larson said the number of people who take the bar has gone down, and there’s usually just over a 60% passage rate of North Dakota’s exam.
“Being down two attorneys puts extra workload on the attorneys that are here,” said Larson.
She said she hasn’t been able to fill those positions in more than a year. Tiffany Sorgen, a deputy state’s attorney for Ward County, said they’re unable to help new attorneys in the office get more trial experience.
“I’m really the only person that has the training to be on the multidisciplinary team for the CAC which is again why handle crimes against children,” said Sorgen.
Rina Morales with the Craig Law Firm said there are five state prosecutors in the Ward County State Attorney’s Office and two public defenders. Their firm, as well as other private attorneys, take some of their cases because there aren’t enough public defenders.
“There’s so many and we appreciate those, and we do everything that we can,” said Morales.
There are also language barriers. Morales said to the best of her knowledge, she might be the only Spanish-speaking attorney in town. When she handles divorces with two parties who both speak Spanish, she’s able to represent one of them. The other uses an interpreter. Still, she said a lot can get lost in translation.
Morales said one of the reasons there’s a shortage could be due to the price of attending law school and other extraneous expenses. At UND School of Law, in-state tuition is more than $17,000 a year, according to the school’s website.
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Beanie Feldstein is leaving her role as Fanny Brice on the Broadway revival of Funny Girl. Taking to Instagram to share a statement on her departure from the production, Feldstein said the choice to step away was an "extremely difficult decision."
Feldstein was set to perform with the ensemble until September 25, however, she now announces her last curtain call will be July 31. She cited the production team moving "in a different direction" as the catalyst for her departure.
The actor's statement read, "Playing Fanny Brice on Broadway has been a lifelong dream of mine, and doing so for the last few months has been a great joy and true honor. Once the production decided to take the show in a different direction, I made the extremely difficult decision to step away sooner than anticipated.
She continued, "I will never forget this experience and from the bottom of my heart, I want to thank every single person who came to the August Wilson for the love and support you have shown me and our amazing cast and crew. The people I have had the great joy of bringing Funny Girl to life with every night, both on and off the stage, are all remarkably talented and exceptional humans and I hope you continue to join them on Henry Street after I depart on July 31st."
Following the news of Feldstein's departure from the production, the official Funny Girl Twitter account teased that an announcement on casting will be made tomorrow at 1 PM EST.
The original installment of Funny Girl premiered on Broadway in 1964 and starred Barbra Streisand. The iconic production features songs such as "I'm the Greatest Star," "People," "Don't Rain On My Parade," and "The Music That Makes Me Dance."
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Jamaica secured a 0-0 draw against France Sunday, showing they're not the same team that debuted at the World Cup four years ago and lost all three games.
They entered the match as underdogs, ranked 43rd in the world. Meanwhiile, fifth-ranked France is a large favorite for the title.
Despite France striker Kadidiatou Diani creating multiple offensive opportunities, the Reggae Girlz diminished France’s chances of winning Group F by holding them off. France is now down two points.
The result also gives Jamaica their first-ever point at a FIFA Women’s World Cup.
Jamaica had its best opportunity to score in the first half, a strong free kick from captain Khadija Shaw. Unfortunately, the team will be without her for its next two games, as she received two yellow cards and was dismissed from the match late in the second half.
The Reggae Girlz get their first-ever FIFA Women's World Cup point with a 0-0 draw against the powerhouse France 🇯🇲
— FOX Soccer (@FOXSoccer) July 23, 2023
Relive Jamaica’s historic match in our 90’ in 90” highlights ⬇️ pic.twitter.com/OCDBnYjcvL
Jamaica will meet Panama next, on July 29.
Sweden 2, South Africa 1
What appeared to be set for another historic draw Sunday became a late 2-1 win for world No. 3 Sweden in the Group G matchup.
South Africa, ranked 54th, was also making its second appearance at this tournament. Similar to Jamaica, the team exited in the group stage in 2019 without picking up a single point.
During the match, played in the pouring rain, Sweden's Amanda Ilestedt's sealed it with a winner in the 90th minute.
South Africa started strong, with Hildah Magaia scoring in the 48th minute, South Africa's second goal in tournament history. She appeared to suffer an injury in that effort as she was later substituted out and left the pitch in tears.
Banyana Banyana 🇿🇦
— FOX Soccer (@FOXSoccer) July 23, 2023
Hildah Magaia scores the first goal for South Africa at the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup! pic.twitter.com/Xm2mUzvF6V
It was Sweden's Fridolina Rolfo who ultimately cancelled out Magaia's opener in the 65th minute.
The Swedes are now leading the group, which could change when Italy and Argentina play on Monday.
Netherlands 1, Portugal 0
Making World Cup debut, Portugal players were moved to tears as they heard their national anthem before the milestone match. Fighting until the end, Netherlands experience won 1-0.
For Portugal, the defeat will serve as a motivator as they look to continue on in the tournament.
The team wasn't able to shift momentum and seize control after Dutch defender Stefanie van der Gragt gave the 2019 finalist an edge with a goal in the first 15 minutes.
The 2019 FIFA Women's World Cup finalists secure the W in their Group E opener against Portugal! 🇳🇱
— FOX Soccer (@FOXSoccer) July 23, 2023
Rewatch Netherlands' brilliant performance in our 90' in 90" highlights ⬇️ pic.twitter.com/43HBJTDJd0
With all three points, Netherlands will face the USWNT and try their hand again at the matchup from the 2019 final. | https://www.wftv.com/news/national/womens-world-cup/VN4LEOXOT2O4YU75LB3KK2KEZU/ | 2023-07-23 16:55:21 | 1 | https://www.wftv.com/news/national/womens-world-cup/VN4LEOXOT2O4YU75LB3KK2KEZU/ |
Frankenmuth Planning Commission Seeks Student
November 23, 2022 7:00AM EST
(source: city of Frankenmuth)
The City of Frankenmuth is looking for a student to serve as part of the City Council and Planning Commission.
The recently added position is non-voting, and is designed to give young people an avenue to get young people involved in community decision making. The city is looking for a high-school student from Frankenmuth to serve on the board. They say that while any high schooler can apply, the Commission has a preference for a sophomore who can serve 2 one-year terms. More information is available by emailing [email protected]. | https://www.wsgw.com/frankenmuth-planning-commission-seeks-student/ | 2022-11-23 15:49:37 | 0 | https://www.wsgw.com/frankenmuth-planning-commission-seeks-student/ |
NEW YORK, Oct. 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Attention Kohl's Corporation ("Kohl's") (NYSE: KSS) shareholders:
The Law Offices of Vincent Wong announce that a class action lawsuit has commenced on behalf of investors who purchased between October 20, 2020 and May 19, 2022.
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BERLIN (AP) — German state officials said Friday that they want advertisers and social media influencers to label any photos that have used so-called beauty filters.
Critics argue that the filters, which offer easy ways to touch up images and remove supposed blemishes, promote unrealistic standards of beauty particularly among women and girls.
The dpa news agency quoted Hamburg's state minister for equality, Katharina Fegebank, saying that digital tools should not determine what is considered beautiful or not.
A majority of officials from Germany's 16 states want the federal government to come up with legislation that would require the labeling of images and videos where beauty filters were used to enhance a person's face, skin or hair.
This would apply to commercial advertising and influencers with a significant number of followers, Fegebank was quoted as saying. | https://www.sfgate.com/news/article/Germany-wants-ads-influencers-to-note-use-of-17279247.php | 2022-07-01 17:37:15 | 0 | https://www.sfgate.com/news/article/Germany-wants-ads-influencers-to-note-use-of-17279247.php |
After stepping down as the state’s longest-running secretary of health and human services in recent memory, Marylou Sudders has announced she will join law, consulting, and government relations firm Smith, Costello & Crawford as senior policy advisor.
The hire marks an expansion of the firm’s already sizable health care practice — which includes clients like MassBio, the Massachusetts Senior Care Association, Tufts Medicine, and the Massachusetts Health & Hospital Association. Having overseen 12 state agencies and the MassHealth program at HHS, Sudders will use her background to help health-care clients navigate a challenging operational and regulatory landscape.
“There’s no better person in Massachusetts in health care than Marylou Sudders,” said law firm partner Jim Smith. “In terms of working with our clients, strategizing, providing information, wisdom, advice, we’re ecstatic.”
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Fittingly, her new office overlooks the building that houses the Department of Public Health, which she once oversaw as secretary.
Another of the firm’s partners, Michael Costello, pointed to Sudders’ work steering policy debates and creating public programming during her time as secretary as evidence of her expertise. Sudders also confronted some of the state’s largest health care policy challenges, including overhauling the state’s Medicaid program, negotiating a $2 billion Medicaid waiver with the federal government, and spearheading strategic initiatives in behavioral health care.
“Her dimensional thinking and expertise are invaluable and are certain to benefit our clients and team in short order,” Costello said in a release.
Prior to her work at HHS, Sudders served as Massachusetts Commissioner of Mental Health, was CEO of a non-profit, and served as associate professor and program chair at Boston College’s School of Social Work. Sudders holds a bachelor’s degree with honors and a master’s degree in social work from Boston University.
The firm also has several clients in the cannabis and energy sectors, in addition to a significant lobbying practice. Sudders will work as a consultant with the firm’s health care arm, rather than lobby legislators, Smith said.
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In a release, Sudders said she was looking forward to applying her private and public industry knowledge in a new way, while still supporting the state’s residents through health care policy.
Beyond her deep understanding of health care, Smith said what made Sudders so exciting to the firm was the breadth of her knowledge.
“It’s not likely you will find [someone] who knows a lot about everything, but Marylou is that person,” Smith said.
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Who killed Donnie Farrell? Rowan death remains unsolved homicide 15 years later
GLASSBORO — Investigators have no additional evidence compared to what was released towards the end of 2007, but there is hope that advances in technology can open the door to answers in the Homecoming Weekend death of Rowan University sophomore Donald "Donnie" Farrell.
Donnie, 19, from Boonton, was fatally attacked on campus on the night of Oct. 27, 2007, while attempting to travel from one party to another with his friends. He was pronounced deceased the next day.
"We have received tips on it, but I wouldn't classify them as leads, because nothing has ever panned out since I've been the lead investigator on it," said Warren Rivell, a detective in the major crimes unit of the Gloucester County Prosecutor's Office.
Donnie's murder is not a cold case, Rivell said. It's classified as an unsolved homicide, and the evidence box "doesn't go away."
"Our acting prosecutor, she is all in on unsolved homicides," Rivell said.
What happened to Donnie Farrell?
Donnie, who lived off campus, had a brief interaction with the suspects before the fatal attack.
According to officials, Donnie was "approached by several Black males in the area of the Triad Building." Donnie and his friends were going to a convenience store to buy cups.
After the individuals asked for directions, one suspect blindsided Donnie, beating him and taking his wallet. Donnie's friends were unharmed.
Donnie died as a result of the injuries.
"He was an incredibly special boy," said Kathy Farrell, Donnie's mother.
Fifteen years out, accepting Donnie's death doesn't get any easier, his parents said. They've just learned to manage life a little better, staying strong for their three other children and holding out hope for solid information.
"We still want them caught and we still want them tried and we want them put in jail," said Don, Donnie's father.
Who killed Donnie Farrell?
The surveillance video publicized in November 2007 remains the biggest piece of evidence in the case. It's believed that the individual in the convenience store, who purchased a cigar with cash, at least knows who's responsible for Donnie's death.
"We're confident that the person on the video was there, involved. In what, way, shape or form, we don't know," Rivell said.
Detectives attempted to identify the suspect by investigating past purchases of the Coogi Heritage hoodie he was wearing in the video, but they were unsuccessful.
The campus held a dance open to non-students and a football game against Montclair State University as part of Homecoming Weekend.
According to Rivell, the individual in the video gave his phone number to a female, but by the time she realized the connection to the Farrell case, she had discarded the number.
A $100,000 reward for solid information related to Donnie's death remains active. Rivell said he hopes the reward will end up convincing someone to come forward, or that someone involved with the death is arrested for another crime and chooses to provide information on the Farrell case for a lighter penalty.
According to Rivell, "great advancements in DNA" may give investigators the opportunity to test certain materials for evidence, or retest evidence, which is mainly Donnie's clothing and personal property.
Dino Flammia is a reporter for New Jersey 101.5. You can reach him at dino.flammia@townsquaremedia.com
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Lancia’s sole model at present is a subcompact hatch known as the Ypsilon. However, in more prosperous times, the historic Italian marque was churning out iconic rides like the Stratos, Delta HF, and of course the Aurelia.
The Aurelia was a high-end nameplate built during the 1950s. It was available in multiple body styles, including a coupe, a version of which was featured in a recent episode of “Jay Leno’s Garage.”
The coupe is a 1954 Aurelia owned by Tex Otto. He’s extensively modified the car, but rather than go with a period look and feel, he’s gone with his own concoction, resulting in what’s commonly known as an “outlaw.” The term which grew in popularity following the multiple Porsche 356 Outlaws built by Rod Emory and his crew at Emory Motorsports in North Hollywood.
But Lancias are rare, especially on this side of the Atlantic, meaning many brand purists will have a hard time accepting that Otto chopped up the body of an Aurelia coupe to create his outlaw. However, the body on Otto’s car was apparently in such bad shape that, according to him, it probably wouldn’t have ended up being restored.
Lancia today is part of Stellantis, and the multinational automaker plans to restore the brand with three new models to be launched between 2024 and 2028. And like most of Stellantis’ brands, Lancia’s future lies in electric mobility. By 2028, Lancia will exclusively offer electric vehicles.
Don’t expect Stellantis to bring Lancia to the U.S. Lancia for now is focused on the European market, where it aims to compete in the premium sector.
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LOS ANGELES (AP) — An aggressive push toward renewable energy has run headlong into anxiety over keeping the lights on in California, where the largest utility is considering whether to try to extend the lifespan of the state’s last operating nuclear power plant.
California is the birthplace of the modern environmental movement that for decades has had a fraught relationship with nuclear power, which doesn’t produce carbon pollution like fossil fuels but leaves behind waste that can remain dangerously radioactive for centuries.
Now environmentalists find themselves at odds with someone they usually see as an ally: Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom, a green energy advocate who supported the 2016 agreement calling for the Diablo Canyon Nuclear Power Plant to close by 2025 but now is a leading voice to consider a longer operating run.
Newsom often is mentioned as a possible presidential candidate and an attorney for a consumer advocacy group that routinely challenges plant operator Pacific Gas & Electric in rate cases believes “national political ambitions” are at play.
The push to keep Diablo Canyon running “is clearly coming from the governor’s office,” said Matthew Freedman of The Utility Reform Network. Newsom “is mindful that problems with electric system reliability can become a political liability and he is determined to take all possible actions to avoid any possibility that the lights go out in California.”
Newsom certainly wants to avoid a repeat of August 2020, when a record heat wave caused a surge in power use for air conditioning that overtaxed the electrical grid. There were two consecutive nights of rolling blackouts affecting hundreds of thousands of residential and business customers.
In a statement, Newsom communications director Erin Mellon didn’t address the question of politics but said the governor is focused on maintaining reliable energy for households and businesses while accelerating state efforts to meet his aggressive goals for reducing carbon pollution. He continues to support shuttering Diablo Canyon “in the long term.”
The debate over the plant comes as the long-struggling nuclear industry sees climate change as a reason for optimism. President Joe Biden has embraced nuclear power generation as part of his strategy to halve greenhouse gas emissions by 2030, compared to 2005 levels.
Nuclear power provides roughly one-fifth of the electricity in the country, though generation produced by the industry has dropped since 2010. Saving a plant in green energy-friendly California would carry symbolic weight but the window to make an abrupt turnaround appears narrow.
PG&E CEO Patricia “Patti” Poppe told investors in a call last month that state legislation would have to be enacted by September to open the way for PG&E to reverse course. She said the utility faced “a real sense of urgency” because other steps would be required to keep the plant running, including ordering more reactor fuel and storage casks for housing spent fuel that remains highly radioactive.
Extending the plant’s operating life “is not an easy option,” Poppe said. “The permitting and relicensing of the facility is complex and so there’s a lot of hurdles to be overcome.”
The plant on the coast midway between Los Angeles and San Francisco produces 9% of the electricity for California’s nearly 40 million residents. The state earlier set aside up to $75 million to extend operation of older power plants scheduled to close, but it’s not yet clear whether taxpayers might be covering part of the bill — and, if so, how much — to keep Diablo running.
The Newsom administration has been pushing to expand clean energy, as the state aims to cut emissions by 40% below 1990 levels by 2030. California installed more clean energy capacity in 2021 than in any other year in state history, administration officials say, but they warn reliability remains in question as temperatures rise amid climate change.
For Diablo Canyon, the issue is whether the Newsom administration, in concert with investor-owned PG&E, can find a way to unspool the 2016 closure agreement agreed to by environmentalists, plant worker unions and the utility. The decision to close the plant also was endorsed by California utility regulators, the Legislature and then-Democratic Gov. Jerry Brown.
Plant workers now support keeping the reactors open for an extended run while anti-nuclear activists and environmentalists have rejoined a battle they thought was settled six years ago.
“It only makes sense keeping Diablo open,” said Marc D. Joseph, an attorney for the Coalition of California Utility Employees, which represents plant workers. “There is no one involved who wants to see carbon emissions in California go up.”
Critics question if it’s feasible — or even legal — for the utility to break the agreement.
“I don’t know how to unwind it, and I don’t think it should be unwound,” said Ralph Cavanagh of the Natural Resources Defense Council, one of the groups that negotiated and signed the pact.
Friends of the Earth, another signatory of the deal, would oppose any effort to extend the reactors’ operating span. “None of the conditions have changed to pull back on that agreement,” said the group’s president, Erich Pica.
There’s also concern about the aging plant’s safety. Construction at Diablo Canyon began in the 1960s and critics say potential shaking from nearby earthquake faults not recognized when the design was first approved — one nearby fault was not discovered until 2008 — could damage equipment and release radiation.
Lifting the agreement would place “huge numbers of people at great, great risk. That’s what’s at stake here,” said Daniel Hirsch, retired director of the program on environmental and nuclear policy at the University of California, Santa Cruz, and a longtime critic of nuclear plant safety.
PG&E, which has long said the plant is seismically safe, hasn’t said much about whether it will push to extend operations beyond 2025. It is assessing that possibility while continuing to plan for closing and dismantling the plant “unless those actions are superseded by new state policies,” PG&E spokesperson Suzanne Hosn said in a statement.
PG&E is considering applying for a share of $6 billion in federal funding the Biden administration established to rescue nuclear plants at risk of closing. The utility announced the move after Newsom suggested a longer operating run would help the state deal with potential future electricity shortages.
The Energy Department recently recast rules at the request of the Newsom administration that could open the way for an application from Diablo Canyon. But some environmentalists question if those changes conflict with the federal law that provided the funds.
As part of the closure deal, the state granted PG&E a short-term lease for submerged ocean water intake and discharge structures through 2025, which also would have to be extended to keep the plant operating.
Factors cited in the lease agreement echo language in the closing pact, including that the utility would not seek an extended operating license and PG&E was expected to use that period through 2025 to develop a portfolio of greenhouse gas-free renewables and efficiencies to replace Diablo Canyon’s power.
PG&E said in a statement it has met its replacement power requirements to date.
PG&E’s decision to close Diablo Canyon came at a time of rapid change in the energy landscape.
With heavily Democratic California prioritizing renewables to meet future power demand, the utility predicted there would reduced need for power from large plants like Diablo Canyon after 2025. There was even the risk of too much power generation.
Rather than too much power, state officials have warned of possible electricity shortages this summer as a warming climate creates more demand for power, wildfires sometimes incinerate power lines and a long-running drought has reduced hydropower. An emerging tariff dispute — involving products assembled in Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam and Cambodia using parts and components from China — has delayed solar and storage projects, administration officials say.
But environmentalists argue that a nuclear plant — generating large amounts of power continuously — is not a solution to fill occasional gaps, such as when solar dips after the sun sets.
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Twitter pulls check mark from main New York Times account
Twitter has removed the verification check mark on the main account of The New York Times, one of CEO Elon Musk's most despised news organizations.
The removal comes as many of Twitter’s high-profile users are bracing for the loss of the blue check marks that helped verify their identity and distinguish them from impostors on the social media platform.
Musk, who owns Twitter, set a deadline of Saturday for verified users to buy a premium Twitter subscription or lose the checks on their profiles. The Times said in a story Thursday that it would not pay Twitter for verification of its institutional accounts.
Early Sunday, Musk tweeted that the Times' check mark would be removed. Later he posted disparaging remarks about the newspaper, which has aggressively reported on Twitter and on flaws with partially automated driving systems at Tesla, the electric car company, which he also runs.
Other Times accounts such as its business news and opinion pages still had either blue or gold check marks on Sunday, as did multiple reporters for the news organization.
“We aren’t planning to pay the monthly fee for check mark status for our institutional Twitter accounts," the Times said in a statement Sunday. "We also will not reimburse reporters for Twitter Blue for personal accounts, except in rare instances where this status would be essential for reporting purposes," the newspaper said in a statement Sunday.
The Associated Press, which has said it also will not pay for the check marks, still had them on its accounts at midday Sunday.
Twitter did not answer emailed questions Sunday about the removal of The New York Times check mark.
The costs of keeping the check marks range from $8 a month for individual web users to a starting price of $1,000 monthly to verify an organization, plus $50 monthly for each affiliate or employee account. Twitter does not verify the individual accounts to ensure they are who they say they are, as was the case with the previous blue check doled out to public figures and others during the platform’s pre-Musk administration.
While the cost of Twitter Blue subscriptions might seem like nothing for Twitter’s most famous commentators, celebrity users from basketball star LeBron James to Star Trek’s William Shatner have balked at joining. Seinfeld actor Jason Alexander pledged to leave the platform if Musk takes his blue check away.
The White House is also passing on enrolling in premium accounts, according to a memo sent to staff. While Twitter has granted a free gray mark for President Joe Biden and members of his Cabinet, lower-level staff won’t get Twitter Blue benefits unless they pay for it themselves.
“If you see impersonations that you believe violate Twitter’s stated impersonation policies, alert Twitter using Twitter’s public impersonation portal,” said the staff memo from White House official Rob Flaherty.
Alexander, the actor, said there are bigger issues in the world but without the blue mark, “anyone can allege to be me” so if he loses it, he’s gone.
“Anyone appearing with it=an imposter. I tell you this while I’m still official,” he tweeted.
After buying Twitter for $44 billion in October, Musk has been trying to boost the struggling platform’s revenue by pushing more people to pay for a premium subscription. But his move also reflects his assertion that the blue verification marks have become an undeserved or “corrupt” status symbol for elite personalities, news reporters and others granted verification for free by Twitter’s previous leadership.
Along with shielding celebrities from impersonators, one of Twitter’s main reasons to mark profiles with a blue check mark starting about 14 years ago was to verify politicians, activists and people who suddenly find themselves in the news, as well as little-known journalists at small publications around the globe, as an extra tool to curb misinformation coming from accounts that are impersonating people. Most “legacy blue checks” are not household names and weren’t meant to be.
One of Musk’s first product moves after taking over Twitter was to launch a service granting blue checks to anyone willing to pay $8 a month. But it was quickly inundated by impostor accounts, including those impersonating Nintendo, pharmaceutical company Eli Lilly and Musk’s businesses Tesla and SpaceX, so Twitter had to temporarily suspend the service days after its launch.
The relaunched service costs $8 a month for web users and $11 a month for users of its iPhone or Android apps. Subscribers are supposed to see fewer ads, be able to post longer videos and have their tweets featured more prominently. | https://www.wmur.com/article/twitter-pulls-check-mark-from-nyt-account/43489754 | 2023-04-03 02:47:27 | 1 | https://www.wmur.com/article/twitter-pulls-check-mark-from-nyt-account/43489754 |
Imagine a haunted house attraction you first visited fifteen years ago. The wallpaper is peeling, the paint cracking, the animatronic ghosts jerky and faded.
Then imagine someone knocks it down and rebuilds it brick-by-brick. They plaster the walls, haul in spookier ghouls, add frightening new pictures to the frames.
You approach the house with trepidation — how could it possibly replicate the scares and thrills you so fondly remember? But by the time you leave, you can't stop smiling.
That's exactly what makes this year's Dead Space remake so exciting. It proves that a timeless game built on a solid foundation can feel as fresh in 2023 as it felt in 2008 — for newcomers and aficionados alike.
Shock to the system
Your journey begins and ends in outer space — humans have run out of resources on Earth and now travel the stars in search for more. You play as Isaac Clarke, a systems engineer following a distress beacon sent by the USG Ishimura, a massive ship equipped with mining capabilities that crack open planets to extract their minerals and ores.
Of course, things go wrong immediately. Your vessel crashes into the Ishimura, your crew members get separated or die, and you'll soon have to fight for your life against unspeakable horrors. Bodies litter the floors, cryptic warnings written in blood cover the walls, and the few survivors have completely lost their minds.
So it's up to Isaac to find his girlfriend — who was trapped on the Ishimura — and escape. Throw in an insane scientist and hostile alien life, and you've checked off some of sci-fi horror's most common tropes. But while it's not exactly new, Dead Space still feels like a proper tribute to the stories that came before it, from Event Horizon to Alien.
But there's one big change to the classic game, one that fans of the original may struggle with:
Isaac talks now.
Finding a new voice
2008's Isaac Clarke was as mute as he was fearless as he battled monsters and maniacs alike, his face always obscured by his helmet. Sure, he opened up in Dead Space 2 and 3, but Clarke's initial silence contributed to the first game's sense of mystery and isolation.
This time, developer Motive Studio tapped Gunner Wright, the same actor who portrayed Clarke in the old sequels, to reprise the role. His dialogue fleshes out some of the story and characters, but it doesn't feel excessive — and he's certainly not as chatty as many contemporary heroes.
Other tweaks are comparably measured. Aside from some script changes, this Dead Space plays nearly identically to the first, with updated visuals and audio that amplify its engaging and terrifying ambience. The game also trades the original's frustrating 3D map for a 2D one, which makes it much easier to see where you're going.
Rip and tear
The fights are still as brutal as ever, though. Dead Space pits Isaac against hordes of Necromorphs: mutated remnants of the crew of the Ishimura.
Over time, the game will teach you to use your growing arsenal to counter different types of Necromorphs. Each of the guns has a primary and secondary attack to give you the flexibility you'll need to take down each wave of horrifying creatures.
Isaac also gets some nifty powers. His stasis ability slows down enemies and his kinesis module lets you throw objects like explosive canisters for massive AOE damage. Both are key to survival, and switching between guns, stasis, and kinesis is — quite literally — a blast.
The controls also all feel smooth, but Zero-G sections can get confusing when you're trying to make out the floor from the ceiling with Necromorphs flying at you from all angles. While that disorientation must be intentional, the refined combat mechanics far outweigh any resulting irritation.
If it ain't broke...
Even as the graphics and audio benefited from the remake treatment, much of the user interface and environmental design needed no improvement.
Directly inspired by Resident Evil 4, Dead Space expanded on the over-the-shoulder camera and minimalist HUD. Isaac's health bar and stasis meter literally glow on his suit; they aren't abstractions that only the player can see. He can even light a path to the next objective to make all the backtracking less confusing.
But it's the USG Ishimura's implicit storytelling that really makes it a legendary horror setting, on par with Resident Evil 2's police station or Resident Evil 1's Spencer Mansion. You don't need to be told what happened, you can see for yourself just how chaotic and bloody the Necromorph takeover went by walking the halls.
The ship rarely provides real sanctuary, either. Even in what appear to be "safe" rooms where loot abounds, you're always vulnerable to ambush. You'll be kept on your toes throughout the roughly twelve-to-fifteen hour journey.
As game remasters and remakes continue to flood the market, developer Motive Studio distinguishes itself by preserving an original masterpiece in all its dignity, while still improving upon it with modern tune-ups. This haunted house is well worth another visit.
James Perkins Mastromarino contributed to this story. contributed to this story
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Australian FM warns East Timorese against Chinese debt
By ROD McGUIRK
Associated Press
CANBERRA, Australia (AP) — Australia’s foreign minister on a visit to East Timor is warning the nation against going into “unsustainable debt” to the Chinese on a major gas project. Foreign Minister Penny Wong said Thursday she discussed with East Timorese President Jose Ramos-Horta the Greater Sunrise gas field that lies beneath the seabed that separates their two countries. Ramos-Horta said last month he was prepared to turn to China to fund the Tasi Mane infrastructure project that would pipe Greater Sunrise gas to East Timor. She said Australian development assistance came with a “spirit of wanting” East Timor to be resilient, which can be undercut by deep debt burdens. | https://kion546.com/news/ap-national-business/2022/08/31/australian-fm-warns-east-timorese-against-chinese-debt-2/ | 2022-09-01 05:07:01 | 1 | https://kion546.com/news/ap-national-business/2022/08/31/australian-fm-warns-east-timorese-against-chinese-debt-2/ |
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The committee investigating the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol made a statement Thursday, as they unanimously voted to subpoena former President Donald Trump. Six of the nine members of the House panel are running for reelection, and we're just a couple weeks away from the 2022 midterm elections.
Here are the members of the Jan. 6 committee on the ballot on Election Day.
Chairperson Bennie Thompson, D-Miss.
Bennie Thompson has served in politics for more than 50 years, with deep roots in civil rights activism. He told NPR earlier this year that he sees the committee's mission as helping to preserve democracy. The chair of the House Committee on Homeland Security is facing Brian Flowers (R) in November.
Rep. Zoe Lofgren, D-Calif.
Zoe Lofgren represents the district covering parts of Santa Clara County, including the city of San Jose. She is currently running for a 14th term, representing California's 18th district, against Peter Hernandez (R).
Rep. Adam Schiff, D-Calif.
The former prosecutor served as the lead House impeachment manager in former President Donald Trump's first impeachment trial. Adam Schiff is hoping to win his 12th term in Congress this November, this time representing California's 30th district. He's running against Maebe A. Girl (D) in the general election.
Rep. Pete Aguilar, D-Calif.
Pete Aguilar, vice chair of the House Democratic Caucus, is running for a fifth term, this time to represent California's 33rd congressional district. He's facing off against John Mark Porter (R) in November.
Rep. Jamie Raskin, D-Md.
Some may recognize Jamie Raskin from his role leading the Senate trial of Trump's second impeachment (related to the events of Jan. 6, which happened just days after Raskin's son died by suicide). Raskin is on the ballot for the upcoming general election against Gregory Coll (R) and Andrés Garcia (L).
Rep. Elaine Luria, D-Va.
Elaine Luria was first elected to Congress in 2018, after serving in the U.S. Navy for two decades. She's challenged by Republican State Sen. Jen Kiggans.
Three members aren't on the ballot in November
Meanwhile, Rep. Liz Cheney (R-Wyo.) lost her August primary to Trump-endorsed attorney Harriet Hageman. The loss was expected, given Cheney's outspoken criticism of Trump and, increasingly, her own party. She hasn't ruled out a possible presidential run in 2024.
Rep. Adam Kinzinger, R-Ill. Kinzinger, who was one of just 10 House Republicans (including Cheney) who voted to impeach Trump in 2021, announced last winter he would not be seeking reelection. He made headlines earlier this week for endorsing Democrats in key swing-state races.
Rep. Stephanie Murphy, D-Fla., part of the Democratic Party's moderate wing, announced last winter that she will not seek reelection in order to focus on her family, but didn't rule out running for another public role in the future.
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Op-Ed: How I learned to embrace my Black and Jewish heritage
In the small town in New Jersey where I grew up, the Jewish population was almost nonexistent. I was always embarrassed to admit I was half Jewish. It was bad enough I was one of the only Black kids in our school, but to reveal being half Jewish meant I was going to be known as “the Black Jew” — a heritage of two of the most oppressed peoples in history. The ridicule would never end.
So, I never owned or affiliated myself with Judaism. I never read the Torah or had a bar mitzvah or circled “Jewish” on any form.
But through a string of personal encounters with family members and with history, I eventually came to think that maybe my Black identity was connected to my Jewish identity, as I found common themes between our peoples’ experiences. What seems to separate us — our skin, our culture, our history — is really what binds the Black and Jewish people. We have defied persecution and slavery and genocide and systemic and institutional racism and antisemitism, but we’re not defined by just our struggles. Our resolve, our irrefutable drive for freedom and equality define us. As a kid, I didn’t understand any of that.
Pretending the U.S. was on the sidelines won’t make us a stronger nation, but taking responsibility will.
After my paternal grandfather died when I was 9, my Jewish father, whom I rarely saw, thought it would be a good idea for me to meet his mother. He and I drove to Long Island in New York a few times to visit her. I remember looking at her strangely, trying to find myself. I scanned her eyes, her lips, her skin, looking for anything I could attach myself to. She fed me a bowl of matzo ball soup and watched me eat it. I remember feeling foreign in her little world, but also like I had finally found a missing piece of something.
When I was 16, my high school history class took a trip to the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum in Washington, D.C. My classmates and I stared at a pile of shoes in an exhibit — those ghosts, still somewhere in the soles. There was no idiom in any language to express that ineffable history, what it meant to erase people, leaving only their rags, their bowls, their brushes, their spoons. Their bodies were summarized in the captions.
In a seminar room, a pair of elderly Holocaust survivors, so delicate, like tiny birds, recounted their experiences. They reminded me of my grandmother. Their presentation was unlike anything I or my classmates had ever experienced. It was as if being thrown into someone else’s memory, a projection of a dream, taking on its sadness, its loss, its kind of death. They talked of when they were children — before, during and after the Holocaust.
A historian invited those who had Jewish relatives to search the museum’s Database of Holocaust Survivor and Victim Names. On some level, I was excited to search my name as if looking for validation, for acceptance in this place, as if to say: I am family to this too. On the kiosk screen, I typed my last name, “Loeb,” and was flooded with results. The historian said that if our Jewish relatives came from Europe there was a greater chance one or more of them were Holocaust victims or survivors.
My generation is the last that will hear about the Holocaust from survivors like my grandfather. Without their accounts, will the horror fade away?
So, outside the museum, I called my grandmother, my father’s mother, thinking that she could pinpoint my search — a name, a birthdate, a birthplace, something. I didn’t remember the last time we’d spoken, for she was a stranger, like those survivors. But what if? What if she had been waiting all this time for me to experience this, the Holocaust museum, just to tell me about our family tree — my lineage, my history, our origins, whatever she knew. But when the phone trilled and she finally answered and her voice sounded far off, she didn’t recognize me — not even my name. I felt rejected because she knew me only as her other grandson — not the white grandsons, my father’s other sons, whom she often saw, but me, the Black one, whom she sometimes remembered but often forgot.
In the decades since visiting the Holocaust museum, since the passing of both my paternal grandparents, since mending the relationship with my father, I have continued to build my own links to my Jewish roots. I’ve studied the Hebrew Bible, learned about the genealogy of the ancient Hebrews, signed my best friend’s Jewish marriage contract, and now, hyphenate myself as Black-Jewish American. All of this helped me correlate being Jewish with the other side of my identity, showing me how much our stories overlap.
I have also realized that as a child of mixed heritage, I didn’t have to rely on others to provide connections to my ancestry. I am as much Jewish as I am Black. Being the Black Jew, a label I’d feared in school, was exactly who I was, who I am and who I want to be.
Davon Loeb is a writer based in New Jersey. This essay was adapted from his forthcoming memoir, “The In-Betweens.” @loebdavon
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General Motors Co. and Palo Alto, Calif.-based OneD Battery Sciences have entered a joint research development agreement for the potential use of OneD's silicon nanotechnology in GM's battery cells to increase energy density for longer electric vehicle range at a lower cost.
GM Ventures participated in OneD's Series C funding round, which the company recently closed at $25 million.
OneD's SINANODE platform adds more silicon onto the anode of a battery cell by fusing silicon nanowires into EV-grade graphite. Silicon stores up more energy than graphite.
It's believed this is the first time two American companies collaborated on silicon anode technology, the companies said.
"GM designed Ultium to be a supremely flexible platform so we can continuously improve our cells as battery technology advances," said Kent Helfrich, GM chief technology officer, vice president of GM research and development, and president of GM Ventures. "Our collaboration with OneD will focus on efforts to continue advancements in EV range, performance and cost." | https://www.arkansasonline.com/news/2022/oct/01/gm-partners-with-firm-on-battery-technology/ | 2022-10-01 08:23:58 | 1 | https://www.arkansasonline.com/news/2022/oct/01/gm-partners-with-firm-on-battery-technology/ |
People walk to the Idaho Capitol Building for the Boise March for Life rally, Saturday, Jan. 21, 2023. A rural hospital in Sandpoint, Idaho, will stop delivering babies, citing recently passed state laws criminalizing medical care, among other reasons.
A rural hospital in northern Idaho will stop delivering babies or providing other obstetrical care, citing a shifting legal climate in which recently enacted state laws could subject physicians to prosecution for providing abortions, among other reasons.
Bonner General Health in Sandpoint will discontinue obstetrical services in mid-May. It also cited a decreasing number of deliveries and a loss of doctors among other factors in its decision.
Those pregnant in the city of about 9,000 — with an average annual snowfall of about 60 inches (150 centimeters) — will most likely have to travel about 45 miles (70 kilometers) to Coeur d'Alene for care, or to hospitals farther away in Idaho, Washington and Montana.
The decision to discontinue providing obstetrical services was emotional and difficult, hospital officials said in a news release.
"We have made every effort to avoid eliminating these services," Ford Elsaesser, Bonner General Health's Board president, said in the release. "We hoped to be the exception, but our challenges are impossible to overcome now."
The numbers of deliveries had been declining for years with 265 births recorded at the hospital in 2022, the statement said. Births also have been decreasing nationally and older people have been moving into the Sandpoint area, officials said.
Hospital officials said Idaho's legal and political climate was partly to blame.
After the United States Supreme Court stripped away constitutional protections for abortion last year, Idaho banned nearly all abortions in measures that subject physicians to prosecution for providing any abortions, even if needed to protect the health of a pregnant patient.
"The Idaho Legislature continues to introduce and pass bills that criminalize physicians for medical care nationally recognized as the standard of care," the hospital statement said. "Consequences for Idaho physicians providing the standard of care may include civil litigation and criminal prosecution, leading to jail time or fines."
Physicians could face felony charges and a medical license revocation for violating the law, which the Idaho Supreme Court determined earlier this year is constitutional. A federal judge has stopped Idaho from enforcing the ban in medical emergencies at Medicare-funded facilities.
Highly respected, talented physicians are leaving, according to Bonner hospital officials, who said recruiting replacements would be extraordinarily difficult.
Dr. Amelia Huntsberger, an obstetrician-gynecologist at Bonner General Hospital, moved to Sandpoint in 2012 to work in the area, according to a court filing last year supporting an effort to halt the abortion ban.
She told the Idaho Capital Sun in Boise by email that she will leave the hospital and the state because of the abortion laws and because of the Idaho Legislature's decision to discontinue the state's maternal mortality review committee.
"For rural patients in particular, delaying medical care until we can say an abortion is necessary to prevent death is dangerous," she said in her court filing. "Patients will suffer pain, complications, and could die if physicians comply with Idaho law as written."
Huntsberger could not be reached for comment by The Associated Press and messages left for her with a hospital spokeswoman were not returned.
Leandra Wright told KREM-TV that after having a baby at Bonner General Health in 2020 she had been looking forward to the birth of her son there in August.
Wright, who lives in the nearby town of Sagle, said she learned about the hospital's decision from a Facebook post.
"It's nerve-wracking and stressful and my stomach just kind of drops," Wright said. "Now I have to reestablish with another place and I have to drive to have my baby."
Officials at Kootenai Health in Coeur d'Alene said in a Facebook post that anyone who would have given birth at Bonner General Health can go to Kootenai Health's Family Birth Center, where about 2,200 babies are born each year.
"Leadership from both hospitals are working together to identify any barriers to care for the patient population affected by this closure and are creating solutions to ensure a quality birth experience," the post said.
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- ZTE has partnered with Leia Inc., to jointly announce Nubia's first eyewear-free 3D•AI tablet at MWC 2023
- Nubia has introduced the world's first 3D•AI tablet, featuring naturally immersive 3D experiences, content sharing and creation applications
BARCELONA, Spain, March 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- ZTE Corporation (0763.HK / 000063.SZ), a global leading provider of information and communication technology solutions, has partnered with Leia Inc., the world's leading 3D•AI technology developer, to jointly announce the world's first 3D•AI tablet - nubia Pad 3D, a new ecological product of its Nubia brand, at Mobile World Congress 2023. This innovative device features embedded technology that enables fully eyewear-free immersive 3D calling, streaming, and gaming experiences, as well as content sharing and creation applications. The company also unveiled other exciting products at the exhibition, including Nubia's first AR eyewear - nubia Neovision Glass, and a range of smart ecological products.
Ni Fei, Senior Vice President of ZTE Corporation and President of ZTE Mobile Devices, says: "ZTE, in partnership with Leia on 3D•AI technology, is pleased to announce the expansion of its 5G+3D offering. With this technology, users can eyewear-free enjoy a rich, natural 3D experience."
Cecilia Qvist, Leia's CEO, says: "3D has been there for a while but we are now enhancing the 3D viewing and content creation with the latest AI technologies. The AI brings the 3D experience to a whole new level, both in terms of viewing comfort, and the ease it is to create 3D content at a whim - a 5-year-old can now create and share stunning immersive art in seconds using the device."
Immersive 3D experience
The nubia Pad 3D features Leia's cutting-edge 3D lightfield technology, with robust AI computing power engine, making it the perfect device for dynamic three-dimensional face-tracking and real-time matching up to comfortable 3D viewing angles. The device also employs advanced neural network and deep-learning algorithms to seamlessly convert massive 2D content such as streaming media, games, movies, etc., into immersive and unique 3D visual experiences, all in real-time.
High-quality 3D content producer
The nubia Pad 3D is not only a 3D playback browser, but also a 3D content maker. Adopting the principle of the human eye's stereoscopic perception, both its front and rear dual cameras are able to record a 3D view of the world before them. The Dual 16MP rear camera is dedicated to 3D shooting, and the Dual 8MP front camera can be used for 3D video calls, allowing users to create high-quality 3D content, making 3D creation possible. With the addition of creative software, everyone can be an artist to create 3D visual works through AI.
Wide range of 3D applications
By leveraging the power of comprehensive AI and 3D technology, nubia Pad 3D offers an unparalleled digital experience. With its various 3D applications, users can access a wide array of content including 3D chat, 3D streaming media, 3D games, 3D theatre, 3D shooting, and other creation content. The Leia App Store offers a one-stop-shop for users to download all the applications they need.
The nubia Pad 3D is not just limited to consumer scenarios, but also can be used in commercial scenarios. It has the potential to revolutionize the 3D education with digital demonstrations for education, medical support, digital exhibitions at museums, and other fields. With the ability to realize an augmented reality experience, nubia Pad 3D is a game-changer in the world of technology.
Powerful Leia 3D content ecosystem
The nubia Pad 3D's rich applications are inseparable from strong Leia ecosystem support, including Stability.ai's stable diffusion technology that enables LeiaDream to create generative art in 3D, SDK integrations with Unreal Engine, Unity, and many more. On the way to building a comprehensive ecosystem, Nubia and Leia will continue to explore future possibilities of 3D vision with ecosystem partners, aiming to bring users more wonderful and naturally immersive 3D experiences.
Flagship performance and ultra long endurance
The nubia Pad 3D comes built-in with the latest Snapdragon 888 chipset configuration, UFS3.1, and LPDDR5 RAM. Users can expect to experience stunning visuals on the 12.4-inch 2.5K adaptive dimming IPS LCD display, with a resolution of 2560*1600 and 120Hz intelligent high refresh rate. If that's not enough, it also comes with the four-corner symmetrical Dolby surround sound speakers and a large 9070mAh battery with 33W fast charger, providing uninterrupted power for your three-dimensional adventures.
Exquisite and stylish design
The nubia Pad 3D features a metal body design, which is light and portable. The multi-interface and card slot design also greatly improve the usability. A midnight black body color matching with an elegant vegan leather case of the same color, makes it a versatile fashion choice.
After two years, with the efforts of more than 200 professional R&D team members and the support of over 100 laboratories around the world, nubia Pad 3D came into being, and will bring a new 3D digital experience powered by unique AI technology. The product will be ready for pre-sale in March. At MWC 2023, ZTE also singed a Memorandum of Understanding with AIS, the largest mobile operator in Thailand. The two parties would jointly promote nubia Pad 3D in the local market.
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Stephen Curry says Americans should treat President Trump — and his potential 2024 White House bid — as a serious “threat.”
“Take Trump seriously? Of course,” the Golden State Warriors star and NBA Finals MVP told Rolling Stone magazine for a cover story published Monday for its October issue.
“Most of his rhetoric — before he was president, during his last four years, and even now, if he tries to run again — has a tone of divisiveness that doesn’t have a place in our country,” he said.
“As serious and as loud as the threat is of him or whoever else is running for office,” Curry, 34, continued, “there’s a similar urgency and a loudness that’s necessary on the other side.”
It’s not the first time that Curry has spoken out against the 45th president. After Under Armour CEO Kevin Plank called the then-commander in chief an “asset” to the country in a 2017 interview, Curry told the San Jose Mercury News, “I agree with that description, if you remove the ‘et’ from asset.”
That same year, Curry said he didn’t want his team to make a traditional stop at the White House to celebrate their NBA championship title. Following Curry’s remarks, Trump tweeted that the White House invitation had been “withdrawn.”
Curry, a board member of When We All Vote, Michelle Obama’s voter registration and engagement organization, opened up about his activism to Rolling Stone.
“You’re growing and evolving on the same page as these national, politicized conversations, but it doesn’t have to be sides,” he said.
“What I try to do is be real, but also activate conversation that is sometimes uncomfortable,” the NBA All-Star said.
“The current events of the Trump era, I don’t wake up and say, ‘I wanna go at that conversation,’” Curry told the magazine.
“Some of this stuff falls on your doorstep and people want a perspective or comment, and sometimes you cough that up unsolicited.”
Curry said that while he didn’t regret not speaking out more in 2016 when the NBA weighed moving its All-Star game from North Carolina in protest of a controversial law requiring that transgender people use the bathroom corresponding to their biological sex, he could’ve “been a lot stronger” on the issue.
“We get attacked as athletes sometimes when you don’t want to say something — ‘I need to get more educated,’ there’s all these lines that people use,” Curry said.
“It kind of seems like you’re soft or like you’re equivocating or avoiding whatever the situation is.”
Curry also revealed that former President Obama — a frequent golfing partner and well-known basketball fanatic — once scolded him for repeating on a 2018 podcast a conspiracy theory that questioned whether astronauts really landed on the moon.
Following the podcast interview, Curry recalled, “I got an email. It was a pretty stern, direct one from President Obama.”
After telling him that humans did step foot on the moon, Curry said Obama instructed him, “You’ve got to do something about this.”
Following Obama’s advice, Curry hosted an Instagram Live discussion with an astronaut for his more than 45 million followers, and auctioned off a pair of custom-made space-themed sneakers, with proceeds going to STEM education programs.
Curry said back in June, after clenching his fourth NBA championship and telling the cameras, “What are they gonna say now?” he received a congratulatory call from Obama.
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11th annual Governor’s Conference on the Future of Water in Kansas
MANHATTAN, Kan. (WIBW) - Governor Laura Kelly welcomed Kansans to the 11th Annual Conference on the Future of Water at the Hilton Garden Inn in Manhattan on Wednesday. The two-day conference highlights the latest policy and research developments on water issues in Kansas and the updated Kansas Water Plan.
“For decades, politicians have kicked the can down the road when it comes to finding a sustainable solution to Kansas’ water crisis,” Governor Laura Kelly said. “Protecting our water supply will remain one of my top priorities in Topeka over the next four years. I refuse to let the can be kicked down the road any farther.”
In her first term, the Kelly Administration updated the State Water Plan for the first time since 2009 and fully funded it for the first time in 15 years.
“This conference is important because it pulls together the many stakeholders across the state to explore and implement effective ways to make our water supplies last and to keep them safe for all Kansans,” Connie Owen, director of the Kansas Water Office, said.
”Every angle from the water community gathers during this conference to share ideas, to network and this particular conference is about exploring ways that we can go forward to address the critical water challenges that we have, both with shrinking water supplies and with threats to our water quality,” said Owen.
Under the Kelly Administration, Kansas spearheaded a water injection dredging project to remove sediment at Tuttle Creek Lake, which serves more than 800,000 Kansans; expanded broadband to take advantage of irrigation technology to reduce water consumption; and built upon partnerships with agriculture producers to improve production practices and water conservation efforts.
While at the conference, Governor Kelly awarded John Peck, Lee Rolfs, and Don Whittemore the Water Legacy Award for their contributions and lasting impact on the future of water in Kansas.
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Parties Unveil Innovative National NIL Custom Content Featuring
Student-Athletes with School Marks
PLANO, Texas, Aug. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- ZIPS Car Wash (zipscarwash.com) has announced its multi-year investment in 13 collegiate athletic programs through an extensive sponsorship agreement with LEARFIELD. This marks ZIPS first foray into college sports marketing and represents the largest sponsorship of its kind in the growing car wash industry. ZIPS' most highly concentrated markets of its 250 locations are in the southeast, where it has targeted the sponsorship most heavily.
As part of its multi-school relationship with LEARFIELD, ZIPS is now the proud sponsor of six universities – Arkansas, Baylor, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina and Tennessee. ZIPS will have category exclusivity at these respective SEC, Big 12 and ACC member schools, where LEARFIELD is the athletics multimedia rightsholder. There are seven additional universities included in a different capacity, with projections to scale the sponsorship throughout the length of the three-year agreement.
Notably, ZIPS will engage in the LEARFIELD Allied program to connect school IP with student-athletes in name, image and likeness (NIL) activation – aptly named "Car Wash Convos" – featuring interviews with Arkansas, North Carolina and Tennessee student-athletes while they experience a car wash at ZIPS. Additionally, its overall sponsorship agreement provides ZIPS with significant brand visibility among the university fanbases through assets which include IP marks, radio, social and LEARFIELD's Fan365 digital product.
"ZIPS is the only company in the car wash industry who is investing at this level in blue chip universities, introducing NIL partnerships in three states and offering gameday tickets to our customers through sweepstakes held in the new ZIPSme portal," said Gene Dinkens, CEO, ZIPS Car Wash. "We're proud to lead the way in collegiate sports sponsorships on a broader scale and to show our support in the communities we serve."
The ZIPSme portal was created to enhance the ZIPS customer experience by offering sweepstakes, partner perks and the freedom to manage a ZIPS Unlimited Membership online. Another component of its multi-year agreement with LEARFIELD enables ZIPS to kick off football season by offering its unlimited members exclusive access to enter to win college gameday tickets and other prizes.
"ZIPS is a forward-thinking industry leader, and we are proud to welcome them to the collegiate athletics space," said John Brody, Chief Revenue Officer, LEARFIELD.
"We are also delighted to incorporate a groundbreaking NIL-focused custom content program, curated and produced by LEARFIELD Studios, featuring student-athletes proudly wearing their school colors. As the 'front door to college athletics,' we look forward to further building the relationship between ZIPS and our partner institutions."
ZIPS growth has and will continue to be via acquisition and greenfield development as the company expands across the country. In 2022 alone, ZIPS has acquired 45 locations with a growth rate of nearly 50%, making it a record year of expansion thus far for the company.
ZIPS Car Wash, headquartered in Plano, Texas, is the largest privately held car wash operator nationwide. ZIPS is among the fastest growing express car wash chains in the country, operating more than 250 locations across 24 states. With over 18 years of car washing experience, ZIPS has invested in industry leading technology, creative hiring and training methods, local partnerships, and a laser-focus on customer care as driving forces behind ZIPS growing business model. ZIPS Car Wash is about much more than getting cars clean. Our #1 purpose is to make people happy, from our community outreach efforts and fundraising programs to our focus on employees. ZIPS strives for a great, clean, and fun customer experience. To learn more visit: zipscarwash.com.
LEARFIELD, based in Plano, Texas, is a media, data, and technology services leader in intercollegiate athletics. The company unlocks the value of college sports for brands and fans through an omnichannel platform with innovative content and commerce solutions. LEARFIELD services include licensing and collegiate sports properties' multimedia sponsorship management; publishing, audio, digital and social media; data analytics and insights; ticketing software and ticket sales; branding; campus-wide business and sponsorship development; and venue technology systems. Since 2008, it has served as title sponsor for NACDA's acclaimed LEARFIELD Directors' Cup, recognizing athletic departments across all divisions.
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Investment to lead to education, training and employment opportunities in the region
LUXEMBOURG, May 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Ardagh Group, a global supplier in sustainable packaging solutions, today announced the first step towards the creation of a global Centre of Excellence (CoE) to be established in Cape Town, South Africa. Ardagh's new CoE will deliver certain IT services to Ardagh's businesses across Europe, the Americas, and Africa.
"With world-class technology skills and an established infrastructure, Cape Town provides the perfect home for Ardagh's new Centre of Excellence," said Paul Coulson, Chairman, Ardagh Group. "We look forward to growing our presence to support our global business objectives."
Ardagh sees this as a pioneering opportunity to make a positive difference by developing skills and growing jobs for South African youth in the increasingly important field of technology.
"With social development at the core of our sustainability strategy, our Centre of Excellence in Africa will help to empower local youth as well as underpin Ardagh's future in, and commitment to, the region. We recognise the critical role education, and access to education, plays in ensuring equal opportunities and in building successful communities. This initiative aligns closely to Ardagh's programme to promote STEM ("science, technology, engineering and mathematics") education among our communities. It now covers more than 400 schools across Europe and the Americas, with plans to expand into Brazil and Africa in the next year. We are proud to employ more than 21,000 skilled people across our global network and we look forward to welcoming new members to our growing team here in Africa."
Ardagh's 2022 acquisition of Consol Glass, now known as Ardagh Glass Packaging – Africa, has been followed by further investment to meet growing demand for sustainable glass packaging in South Africa. The CoE will be an integral part of a range of positive social impact investments in South Africa, in particular Cape Town. Ardagh Glass Packaging – Africa operates seven production facilities in South Africa, Nigeria, Kenya and Ethiopia, manufacturing a range of glass packaging for the food, beverage and pharmaceutical industries.
Ardagh is delighted to work alongside the City of Cape Town and welcomes their support through funding in training. Ardagh will also be working with EXL, a leading data analytics and digital operations company, and CapaCiti as project implementation partners.
"Ardagh Group's investment and commitment to Africa is noteworthy and inspiring. The City of Cape Town is excited to provide Capetonians with transformative, real-world training and educational experiences," said Alderman Vos, Mayoral Committee Member for Economic Growth at the City of Cape Town. "Investments like these solidify Cape Town as a preferred destination for investment on the African continent. The City aim to make it easier for businesses to start up, invest and expand in Cape Town. The plan is to not only be the easiest place to do business in South Africa but in Africa overall. This will positively influence our youth by equipping them with key training, education and transportable skills that will enable them to thrive in their future careers."
In addition to the CoE, Ardagh will work alongside several local charities as a means of giving back to the local communities around Cape Town and to underline Ardagh's commitment to the region.
To read more about Ardagh's other sustainability initiatives and to view its latest sustainability reports, click here.
Notes to the editor
Ardagh Group is a global supplier of sustainable, infinitely recyclable, metal and glass packaging for brand owners around the world. Ardagh operates 65 metal and glass production facilities in 16 countries, employing more than 21,000 people with sales of approximately $10bn.
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Sep 11 W 24-9 at N.Y. Jets 78,827 Sep 18 L 38-42 Miami 70,582 Sep 25 W 37-26 at New England 65,878 Oct 02 L 20-23 Buffalo 70,494 Oct 09 W 19-17 Cincinnati 70,548 Oct 16 L 20-24 at N.Y. Giants 78,019 Oct 23 W 23-20 Cleveland 70,461 Oct 27 W 27-22 at Tampa Bay 68,912 Nov 07 at New Orleans Nov 20 Carolina Nov 27 at Jacksonville Dec 04 Denver Dec 11 at Pittsburgh Dec 18 at Cleveland Dec 24 Atlanta Jan 01 Pittsburgh Jan 08 at Cincinnati ___ BUFFALO BILLSWON 6, LOST 1 Sep 08 W 31-10 at L.A. Rams 73,846 Sep 19 W 41-7 Tennessee 70,683 Sep 25 L 19-21 at Miami 66,206 Oct 02 W 23-20 at Baltimore 70,494 Oct 09 W 38-3 Pittsburgh 70,764 Oct 16 W 24-20 at Kansas City 73,586 Oct 30 W 27-17 Green Bay 70,863 Nov 06 at N.Y. Jets Nov 13 Minnesota Nov 20 Cleveland Nov 24 at Detroit Dec 01 at New England Dec 11 N.Y. Jets Dec 18 Miami Dec 24 at Chicago Jan 02 at Cincinnati Jan 08 New England ___ CINCINNATI BENGALSWON 4, LOST 4 Sep 11 L 20-23 Pittsburgh 65,841-x Sep 18 L 17-20 at Dallas 92,944 Sep 25 W 27-12 at N.Y. Jets 73,708 Sep 29 W 27-15 Miami 67,260 Oct 09 L 17-19 at Baltimore 70,548 Oct 16 W 30-26 at New Orleans 70,004 Oct 23 W 35-17 Atlanta 66,158 Oct 31 L 13-32 at Cleveland 67,431 Nov 06 Carolina Nov 20 at Pittsburgh Nov 27 at Tennessee Dec 04 Kansas City Dec 11 Cleveland Dec 18 at Tampa Bay Dec 24 at New England Jan 02 Buffalo Jan 08 Baltimore ___ CLEVELAND BROWNSWON 3, LOST 5 Sep 11 W 26-24 at Carolina 72,205 Sep 18 L 30-31 N.Y. Jets 67,431 Sep 22 W 29-17 Pittsburgh 67,431 Oct 02 L 20-23 at Atlanta 69,435 Oct 09 L 28-30 L.A. Chargers 67,431 Oct 16 L 15-38 New England 67,431 Oct 23 L 20-23 at Baltimore 70,461 Oct 31 W 32-13 Cincinnati 67,431 Nov 13 at Miami Nov 20 at Buffalo Nov 27 Tampa Bay Dec 04 at Houston Dec 11 at Cincinnati Dec 18 Baltimore Dec 24 New Orleans Jan 01 at Washington Jan 08 at Pittsburgh ___ DENVER BRONCOSWON 3, LOST 5 Sep 12 L 16-17 at Seattle 68,965 Sep 18 W 16-9 Houston 76,191 Sep 25 W 11-10 San Francisco 77,021 Oct 02 L 23-32 at Las Vegas 62,332 Oct 06 L 9-12 Indianapolis 76,667-x Oct 17 L 16-19 at L.A. Chargers 70,240-x Oct 23 L 9-16 N.Y. Jets 76,624 Oct 30 W 21-17 at Jacksonville 86,215 Nov 13 at Tennessee Nov 20 Las Vegas Nov 27 at Carolina Dec 04 at Baltimore Dec 11 Kansas City Dec 18 Arizona Dec 25 at L.A. Rams Jan 01 at Kansas City Jan 08 L.A. Chargers ___ HOUSTON TEXANSWON 1, LOST 5, TIES 1 Sep 11 T 20-20 Indianapolis 69,415-x Sep 18 L 9-16 at Denver 76,191 Sep 25 L 20-23 at Chicago 60,592 Oct 02 L 24-34 L.A. Chargers 69,071 Oct 09 W 13-6 at Jacksonville 60,018 Oct 23 L 20-38 at Las Vegas 61,228 Oct 30 L 10-17 Tennessee 68,467 Nov 03 Philadelphia Nov 13 at N.Y. Giants Nov 20 Washington Nov 27 at Miami Dec 04 Cleveland Dec 11 at Dallas Dec 18 Kansas City Dec 24 at Tennessee Jan 01 Jacksonville Jan 08 at Indianapolis ___ INDIANAPOLIS COLTSWON 3, LOST 4, TIES 1 Sep 11 T 20-20 at Houston 69,415-x Sep 18 L 0-24 at Jacksonville 58,360 Sep 25 W 20-17 Kansas City 65,975 Oct 02 L 17-24 Tennessee 65,781 Oct 06 W 12-9 at Denver 76,667-x Oct 16 W 34-27 Jacksonville 65,749 Oct 23 L 10-19 at Tennessee 69,459 Oct 30 L 16-17 Washington 65,515 Nov 06 at New England Nov 13 at Las Vegas Nov 20 Philadelphia Nov 28 Pittsburgh Dec 04 at Dallas Dec 18 at Minnesota Dec 26 L.A. Chargers Jan 01 at N.Y. Giants Jan 08 Houston ___ JACKSONVILLE JAGUARSWON 2, LOST 6 Sep 11 L 22-28 at Washington 58,192 Sep 18 W 24-0 Indianapolis 58,360 Sep 25 W 38-10 at L.A. Chargers 67,964 Oct 02 L 21-29 at Philadelphia 69,879 Oct 09 L 6-13 Houston 60,018 Oct 16 L 27-34 at Indianapolis 65,749 Oct 23 L 17-23 N.Y. Giants 65,664 Oct 30 L 17-21 Denver 86,215 Nov 06 Las Vegas Nov 13 at Kansas City Nov 27 Baltimore Dec 04 at Detroit Dec 11 at Tennessee Dec 18 Dallas Dec 22 at N.Y. Jets Jan 01 at Houston Jan 08 Tennessee ___ KANSAS CITY CHIEFSWON 5, LOST 2 Sep 11 W 44-21 at Arizona 63,697 Sep 15 W 27-24 L.A. Chargers 73,461 Sep 25 L 17-20 at Indianapolis 65,975 Oct 02 W 41-31 at Tampa Bay 68,348 Oct 10 W 30-29 Las Vegas Oct 16 L 20-24 Buffalo 73,586 Oct 23 W 44-23 at San Francisco 71,746 Nov 06 Tennessee Nov 13 Jacksonville Nov 20 at L.A. Chargers Nov 27 L.A. Rams Dec 04 at Cincinnati Dec 11 at Denver Dec 18 at Houston Dec 24 Seattle Jan 01 Denver Jan 08 at Las Vegas ___ LAS VEGAS RAIDERSWON 2, LOST 5 Sep 11 L 19-24 at L.A. Chargers 70,240 Sep 18 L 23-29 Arizona 61,707-x Sep 25 L 22-24 at Tennessee 68,649 Oct 02 W 32-23 Denver 62,332 Oct 10 L 29-30 at Kansas City Oct 23 W 38-20 Houston 61,228 Oct 30 L 0-24 at New Orleans 70,009 Nov 06 at Jacksonville Nov 13 Indianapolis Nov 20 at Denver Nov 27 at Seattle Dec 04 L.A. Chargers Dec 08 at L.A. Rams Dec 18 New England Dec 24 at Pittsburgh Jan 01 San Francisco Jan 08 Kansas City ___ LOS ANGELES CHARGERSWON 4, LOST 3 Sep 11 W 24-19 Las Vegas 70,240 Sep 15 L 24-27 at Kansas City 73,461 Sep 25 L 10-38 Jacksonville 67,964 Oct 02 W 34-24 at Houston 69,071 Oct 09 W 30-28 at Cleveland 67,431 Oct 17 W 19-16 Denver 70,240-x Oct 23 L 23-37 Seattle 70,240 Nov 06 at Atlanta Nov 13 at San Francisco Nov 20 Kansas City Nov 27 at Arizona Dec 04 at Las Vegas Dec 11 Miami Dec 18 Tennessee Dec 26 at Indianapolis Jan 01 L.A. Rams Jan 08 at Denver ___ MIAMI DOLPHINSWON 5, LOST 3 Sep 11 W 20-7 New England 65,786 Sep 18 W 42-38 at Baltimore 70,582 Sep 25 W 21-19 Buffalo 66,206 Sep 29 L 15-27 at Cincinnati 67,260 Oct 09 L 17-40 at N.Y. Jets 82,500 Oct 16 L 16-24 Minnesota 66,100 Oct 23 W 16-10 Pittsburgh 66,224 Oct 30 W 31-27 at Detroit 61,447 Nov 06 at Chicago Nov 13 Cleveland Nov 27 Houston Dec 04 at San Francisco Dec 11 at L.A. Chargers Dec 18 at Buffalo Dec 25 Green Bay Jan 01 at New England Jan 08 N.Y. Jets ___ NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTSWON 4, LOST 4 Sep 11 L 7-20 at Miami 65,786 Sep 18 W 17-14 at Pittsburgh 67,307 Sep 25 L 26-37 Baltimore 65,878 Oct 02 L 24-27 at Green Bay 78,317-x Oct 09 W 29-0 Detroit 65,878 Oct 16 W 38-15 at Cleveland 67,431 Oct 24 L 14-33 Chicago 65,878 Oct 30 W 22-17 at N.Y. Jets 82,823 Nov 06 Indianapolis Nov 20 N.Y. Jets Nov 24 at Minnesota Dec 01 Buffalo Dec 12 at Arizona Dec 18 at Las Vegas Dec 24 Cincinnati Jan 01 Miami Jan 08 at Buffalo ___ NEW YORK JETSWON 5, LOST 3 Sep 11 L 9-24 Baltimore 78,827 Sep 18 W 31-30 at Cleveland 67,431 Sep 25 L 12-27 Cincinnati 73,708 Oct 02 W 24-20 at Pittsburgh 66,578 Oct 09 W 40-17 Miami 82,500 Oct 16 W 27-10 at Green Bay 78,343 Oct 23 W 16-9 at Denver 76,624 Oct 30 L 17-22 New England 82,823 Nov 06 Buffalo Nov 20 at New England Nov 27 Chicago Dec 04 at Minnesota Dec 11 at Buffalo Dec 18 Detroit Dec 22 Jacksonville Jan 01 at Seattle Jan 08 at Miami ___ PITTSBURGH STEELERSWON 2, LOST 6 Sep 11 W 23-20 at Cincinnati 65,841-x Sep 18 L 14-17 New England 67,307 Sep 22 L 17-29 at Cleveland 67,431 Oct 02 L 20-24 N.Y. Jets 66,578 Oct 09 L 3-38 at Buffalo 70,764 Oct 16 W 20-18 Tampa Bay 67,307 Oct 23 L 10-16 at Miami 66,224 Oct 30 L 13-35 at Philadelphia 69,879 Nov 13 New Orleans Nov 20 Cincinnati Nov 28 at Indianapolis Dec 04 at Atlanta Dec 11 Baltimore Dec 18 at Carolina Dec 24 Las Vegas Jan 01 at Baltimore Jan 08 Cleveland ___ TENNESSEE TITANSWON 5, LOST 2 Sep 11 L 20-21 N.Y. Giants 67,805 Sep 19 L 7-41 at Buffalo 70,683 Sep 25 W 24-22 Las Vegas 68,649 Oct 02 W 24-17 at Indianapolis 65,781 Oct 09 W 21-17 at Washington 51,836 Oct 23 W 19-10 Indianapolis 69,459 Oct 30 W 17-10 at Houston 68,467 Nov 06 at Kansas City Nov 13 Denver Nov 17 at Green Bay Nov 27 Cincinnati Dec 04 at Philadelphia Dec 11 Jacksonville Dec 18 at L.A. Chargers Dec 24 Houston Dec 29 Dallas Jan 08 at Jacksonville ___ | https://www.ourmidland.com/sports/article/AFC-Team-by-Team-Results-17555235.php | 2022-11-03 15:38:53 | 1 | https://www.ourmidland.com/sports/article/AFC-Team-by-Team-Results-17555235.php |
WATFORD, England and MORGANVILLE, N.J., April 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Sentry Aerospares Limited ("SAS" or the "Company"), a portfolio company of Acorn Growth Companies ("Acorn"), announces the appointment of Boris Wolstenholme as CEO of its European division. In his capacity as European CEO, Mr. Wolstenholme will oversee all commercial and administrative functions of SAS' European operation, as well as help to guide and implement the Company's strategic growth plan. Mr. Wolstenholme brings with him tremendous industry experience having served as Chief Executive Officer of AJW Aviation, and most recently as Managing Director of Gama Aviation's Business Aviation group. In his time at AJW, Boris was instrumental in growing revenue to approximately $500 million, as well as diversifying AJW's lines of business and customer base.
SAS' current CEO and founder of Aerospares 2000, Adam Nemenyi, will continue in his role as Group CEO while also taking on a broader role within Acorn as it continues to deploy capital from its recently raised fifth investment fund.
Group CEO Adam Nemenyi commented "We are profoundly excited to welcome Boris to the team and head up our European division. His vast experience, commercial expertise and industry credentials are second to none and will no doubt make a significant positive impact to the business."
Rick Nagel, Managing Partner of Acorn noted, "Following the July 2022 merger between Aerospares 2000 and Sentry Aerospace, SAS has experienced an acceleration in growth that is a testament to the Company's unique position in the market, flexible capital structure, and significant inventory of AOG critical spare parts. As we begin our first full year of combined operations, and SAS continues to perform ahead of plan, we realize the importance of complementing our investments in high quality inventory with the best human capital in the market. As such, we are thrilled to have an accomplished aviation executive like Boris join what we believe is the most exciting growth platform in the aerospace market."
"I am extremely pleased to be joining SAS at this exciting juncture in the Company's growth" said Boris Wolstenholme. "Having spent the last 25 years building and growing businesses in the aviation industry, I can say that I have never seen a more exciting growth opportunity than what I see in SAS. I look forward to working with the Company's outstanding team to help drive growth through new product lines, further expansion of the customer base, and other strategic initiatives currently in progress."
Mr. Wolstenholme will be based in SAS' Watford office.
About Sentry Aerospares
Sentry Aerospares is one of the foremost aftermarket suppliers of aircraft spare-parts. The company supports more than 750 customers world-wide, including many of the world's leading airlines, cargo operators, leasing companies and MROs who have entrusted Sentry Aerospares to provide around the clock spare-parts support particularly on an AOG basis.
About Acorn Growth Companies (AGC)
Acorn Growth Companies is a middle market private equity firm investing exclusively in Aerospace, Defense, Intelligence, and Space opportunities. Acorn invests solely in businesses that enhance global mobility and strengthen national security. With operational expertise and its ability to lead and manage investments through variable economic and industry cycles, Acorn works in tandem with management to build its portfolio companies into significant market leaders. www.AcornGrowthCompanies.com
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Adam Nemenyi, Group CEO, Sentry Aerospares
+44(0) 1923 244 277, adam@sentry.aero
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Brandon Bradford, Partner, Acorn Growth Companies
+1 (917) 224-8399 , bbradford@acorngc.com
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North Carolina Firm Serves Ever-Growing, Discerning Clientele
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. and DURHAM, N.C., June 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Cardinal Retirement Planning, Inc., (Cardinal) a registered investment advisory firm domiciled in North Carolina serving discerning clients from the West Coast to East Coast, recently announced a new hire and multiple promotions as it continues to implement its proprietary asset allocation software, which combines machine learning and artificial intelligence with financial and tax planning expertise.
- Anessa Custovic, PhD, has moved into the role of Chief Investment Officer previously held by Mike Aguilar, PhD, who decided to return to academia. Although no longer with Cardinal, Dr. Aguilar will continue joint financial econometric research with Dr. Custovic that promotes a more robust approach to portfolio construction and asset allocation. Dr. Custovic's detailed understanding of economics and quantitative analysis gives her a unique lens and perspective as she oversees the firm's investment models, leads research projects, and serves clients at Cardinal.
- Jacob Yocco, CFP®, formerly a staff planner at the firm, has been promoted to Director of Financial Planning. He will focus on all facets of advising using his education as a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ practitioner and his experience as a financial professional serving retirees. Combining these strengths with his depth of knowledge on Medicare and health insurance will help Cardinal clients achieve their financial goals and manage their risk.
- Erica Patella earned the Director of Operations position by combining her passion to grow and develop teams with her experience as a seasoned financial services professional in the senior markets insurance industry. She is now managing the day-to-day operations of Cardinal and helps implement more efficient policies and procedures.
- Cardinal also welcomed Christiana Amis to the firm as an Operations Coordinator. Her experience in the administration and operation of financial services firms is foundational to the firm's ongoing professionalism and success.
"It's well-understood that financial advising is part science and part art, but too often passion is a missing ingredient. These team members' passion and expertise are essential to Cardinal Retirement Planning's overall ability to deliver high-quality service for all of our clientele," said President and CEO Doug "Buddy" Amis, CFP®. "I couldn't ask for a more dedicated and talented team."
Cardinal Retirement Planning, Inc., (Cardinal) is an independent, fee-based wealth management firm based in Chapel Hill and Durham, North Carolina. At Cardinal, life is not a mathematical equation and people are not treated like numbers. Cardinal's recommendations apply financial planning principles and cite tax code while also incorporating practical, real life solutions that are unique to the needs of each client. As investment advisor representatives, Cardinal's advisors work as fiduciaries; this means that the Cardinal team of advisors places client needs first, and conflicts of interest are shared and mitigated. There is no sales pitch. There are no smoke and mirrors. Client goals become Cardinal's goals. The Cardinal team provides one-time and ongoing financial planning and consulting services, portfolio management, and econometric consulting to its clients. Cardinal's proprietary portfolio allocation software, PADME, allows the team to analyze and allocate all types of assets and investments, including stocks, bonds, mutual funds, real estate, and alternatives. Cardinal works primarily with pre-retirees and retirees in addition to high-net-worth clients, businesses, and non-profits that often have non-retirement goals. Cardinal helps its clients in many areas, including cash flow strategy, retirement planning, tax planning, estate planning, insurance reviews, alternative assets, and college planning. To learn more about Cardinal Retirement Planning, Inc., please visit: www.PlanWithCardinal.com
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Impact Communications, Inc.
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(The Hill) – The forest of Amazonia and the urban canyons of Chicago are dramatically different environments.
But in both, bird life has displayed the same mysterious pattern: While all birds are shrinking, small birds are getting smaller, faster, than larger ones, a new study has found.
At the same time, in a surprising twist, their wings are getting longer — as though all birds were becoming a bit more every year like tree swallows — and scientists have no idea why.
The findings published Monday in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS) begin with a large and macabre body of evidence.
Since 1978, scientists at Chicago’s Field Museum have collected the corpses of unlucky birds.
These are a diverse bunch, owing to Chicago’s lethal — if scientifically fortunate — position as a giant city, full of deadly glass windows on a major migratory route for birds across the country.
For nearly 40 years, Field Museum scientists have risen long before dawn every morning of the spring and fall migration period to collect the bodies of birds who have crashed into the windows of city buildings.
By surveying changes in more than 70,000 specimens from 52 species — most of which had crashed into the windows of McCormick Place, North America’s largest convention center — the Field Museum announced in 2019 that birds, in general, were getting smaller.
The magnitude of the changes were subtle enough to have been easily missed. “It’s a matter of millimeters, tenths of millimeters,” Field Museum scientist Dave Willard said at the time. “It’s not something you know is happening until the analysis.”
The researchers hypothesized that the ultimate cause for the shrinking birds was climate change, because smaller bodies release heat more easily.
But that required more evidence that the phenomenon was in fact happening worldwide — a conclusion to which the PNAS study published Monday gives added support.
To build that study, the Field scientists collaborated with a team studying nonmigratory birds in the Amazon, which had taken measurements from more than 15,000 birds making up 77 species.
Virtually everything about these two studies was different: the species in question, the geography, the birds’ lifestyles and even the way the specimens were taken. (Their fates were different too: Unlike the dead Chicago birds, the Amazonian birds were netted, measured and released.)
But researchers nonetheless found a “remarkable” overlap, as the Amazonian species “also experienced similarly widespread declines in body size with concurrent increases in wing length,” the authors wrote.
More thought-provoking: Small birds were changing faster than big ones both in terms of smaller body size and greater wing length.
One thing is clear: It’s easier to be small in hot climates, and both the Amazon and North America have gotten consistently hotter as the species’ sizes have declined.
But that doesn’t explain why small birds are shrinking faster than larger ones.
One possible explanation the researchers tested was that little birds simply reproduced more quickly, effectively causing evolution to work on them faster, as The Hill reported.
But when scientists controlled for the length between generations — a metric of how fast birds breed — they found that there wasn’t any relationship between the speed of breeding and the rate of shrinking.
The only thing that helped predict how quickly a bird species would shrink was how large (or small) it was to start with.
The core question is whether evolution by natural selection is driving these changes at all, Benjamin Winger, a coauthor from the University of Michigan, told The Hill.
In such a paradigm, the actual genetic code inside the birds is changing, causing them to bear smaller offspring.
In such a case, “every generation the smaller birds are doing better, producing more offspring, and dying less, there is more selection toward smaller body size,” Winger said.
That’s not the only possibility, Winger said. In some species, adult birds who were incubated under higher temperatures turn out to be smaller, with faster metabolisms, than birds from cooler nests.
But that theory doesn’t really provide a full explanation either, the researchers concluded. While many birds exhibit such “plasticity” — or changes in bird body size or composition based on changing nest conditions, rather than genetic code — others do not.
Also, they write, “it is not obvious” why such plasticity would be more of a factor for little birds than big ones.
The question is an important one: The writers noted that rapid evolution may be needed for many species to survive in environments that are also changing rapidly.
Scientists still don’t know what causes some species to evolve faster than others, or what factors those correlate with — but this paper gives them a useful proxy for telling what birds are likely to change the fastest, even if the reason why is still unclear.
To Winger, the findings were a window onto a larger reality. “To me, the bigger picture is the universality of global change, and its effects on species that may live in dramatically different places,” he said.
“The congruence between those two studies is what I find really striking,” Winger added. | https://fox59.com/news/national-world/all-birds-are-shrinking-but-small-birds-are-shrinking-fastest/ | 2023-05-13 15:22:20 | 0 | https://fox59.com/news/national-world/all-birds-are-shrinking-but-small-birds-are-shrinking-fastest/ |
3 dead in Bullitt County house fire
BULLITT COUNTY, Ky. (WAVE) - The Southeast Bullitt Fire Department confirmed three people have died from a house fire.
The fire department was called to the home, north of the Lebanon Junction branch of the Bullitt County Public Library, on Thursday at 3:46 a.m.
The road is closed from Welch Street and Stone Creek Drive.
Lebanon Junction Fire Chief Adam Heath said the call originally came in as a disturbance as people were knocking on doors trying to alert other people about the fire.
When fire crews arrived, they located heavy fire coming from the home. Additional resources were also called in from Southeast Bullitt and Shepherdsville.
WAVE News asked Heath what the extent of the damages to the home were, but he had few details.
“You can imagine what it is,” Heath said. “It’s bad. Anytime you have a fire, it devastates the community, and anytime a life has perished, that really hits hard on the first responder level and it hits hard on the community.”
Heath said the community should stick together in a tough situation such as this.
“As a community, it’s tight knit here,” Heath said. “I was born and raised here, so it really hits home.”
The fire marshal’s office is investigating the fire
This is a developing story.
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ATLANTA (AP) _ The winning numbers in Friday evening's drawing of the "Mega Millions" game were:
03-14-40-53-54, Mega Ball: 8, Megaplier: 3
(three, fourteen, forty, fifty-three, fifty-four; Mega Ball: eight; Megaplier: three)
ATLANTA (AP) _ The winning numbers in Friday evening's drawing of the "Mega Millions" game were:
03-14-40-53-54, Mega Ball: 8, Megaplier: 3
(three, fourteen, forty, fifty-three, fifty-four; Mega Ball: eight; Megaplier: three) | https://www.mrt.com/lottery/article/Winning-numbers-drawn-in-Mega-Millions-game-17204779.php | 2022-05-28 04:03:43 | 0 | https://www.mrt.com/lottery/article/Winning-numbers-drawn-in-Mega-Millions-game-17204779.php |
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Utility regulators in Nevada gave the state’s largest power provider clearance to start work on a $333 million project to build a natural gas plant in the state for the first time in nearly 15 years, signaling yet another consequence of the extreme drought conditions in the southwestern U.S.
The two gas-fired turbines to be erected north of Las Vegas by NV Energy are expected to come online by July 2024 amid hotter summers and longer wildfire seasons in a state that aims to have a carbon-free power grid by 2050.
Nevada’s Public Utilities Commission approved the plans last week. It said the turbines are needed to address peak electricity demand in the summer months, as ever-drying conditions in the West continue to stress the region’s power grids and slash hydroelectric output, including the behemoth power producers on the Colorado River — the Hoover Dam and Glen Canyon Dam.
But environmental advocates have argued that the turbines mark a major step backwards for Nevada's climate goals.
“Both the state and the utility have set strong goals to transition to renewable energy,” said Angelyn Tabalba, a spokesperson for the Nevada Conservation League. “Instead of doubling down on fossil fuels, they should be leaning into a clean energy future.”
Mike O’Boyle, senior director of electricity policy at the Bay Area-based Energy Innovation firm, said the commission’s decision underscores a growing tension across the American Southwest.
“We’ve always dealt with annual variability when it comes to hydroelectric power in the West. How much of it we have really depends on the snowpack and what happened in the winter and spring,” O’Boyle said. “It’s not a new issue, but it’s been exacerbated by the drought. Unfortunately it’s a new major contingency that utility providers have to plan for.”
At least 21 other states, as well as the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico, have goals to reach 100% clean energy between 2040 and 2050, according to the Clean Energy States Alliance.
But as those deadlines approach, scientists say the megadrought gripping the southwest is the worst in 1,200 years, putting a deep strain on the Colorado River. If states don’t begin taking less out of the river, major reservoirs threaten to fall so low they can’t produce hydropower or supply any water to farms that grow crops for the rest of the nation and cities like Las Vegas, Los Angeles and Phoenix.
Last March, for example, Lake Powell in Utah and Arizona dipped below a critical threshold, raising new concerns about the Glen Canyon Dam, a source of power that millions of people in the West rely on for electricity. If power production ceases at the dam, rural electric cooperatives, cities and tribal utilities would be forced to seek more expensive options that could include fossil fuels.
Already, Nevada has retired its largest coal plant, while the North Valmy coal plant is scheduled to shut down its remaining units by 2025.
Another coal plant was expected to be converted by early this year for natural gas output. Representatives for the TS Power Plant, which runs the facility, did not respond to an email from The Associated Press seeking an update on the project.
About 60% of Nevada is now powered by natural gas and 30% by renewable energy resources. Natural gas is composed primarily of methane, a greenhouse gas about 25 times more powerful than carbon dioxide in trapping heat in the atmosphere, according to the Environmental Protection Agency.
But NV Energy said the turbines will have minimal carbon dioxide emissions because they will only operate in the summer months — or for about 700 hours annually — and therefore won’t hinder the state’s carbon-free goals.
“Along with our commitment to reduce emissions, NV Energy is committed to providing reliable and affordable energy for our customers,” Katie Nannini, a spokesperson for the power company, said in a statement. “This decision ensures that NV Energy can reliably provide energy for Nevadans, especially during the State’s hottest months from June to September.”
Ratepayers will foot the project's bill once the plant is operational, according to NV Energy's plans submitted to the Public Utilities Commission.
The turbines will be built at NV Energy's existing Silverhawk Generating Station gas plant in Moapa, about 30 miles (48 kilometers) north of Las Vegas. The Harry Allen Generating Station, also in Moapa, was the last gas-powered plant constructed by the energy provider in 2011. | https://www.mrt.com/business/article/nevada-to-add-gas-plant-as-drought-threatens-17852502.php | 2023-03-21 22:05:47 | 0 | https://www.mrt.com/business/article/nevada-to-add-gas-plant-as-drought-threatens-17852502.php |
NEW ORLEANS — Lafitte Frozen Foods in Violet can process up to 120 thousand pounds of shrimp per day.
Friday was the plant’s last day of operation, at least for now.
“This is the first time we’ve ever had to actually say hold it, we’ve got to take a break,” company VP Bobby “Capt. Bob” Samanie said.
His freezers are full, but few are buying right now Samanie added.
“We have so much problem with foreign shrimp coming in, it’s killing us.”
The U.S. is on pace to bring in more than 2 billion pounds of cheaper imported shrimp this year.
According to Samanie, the country only consumes about 1.2 billion pounds a year.
With fewer and fewer places to sell his product, shrimp sits in cold storage until they can find a buyer.
Local shrimpers like Ricky Robin say when factories start to shut down – the ripple effect is crushing.
“When they hurt the factories, they hurt the commercial fishermen that sells to the factories,” Robin said. “We’re getting something like a dollar a pound at the factory. The shrimp should be worth 3-4 dollars a pound. Three or four months ago they were.”
Robin wants Louisiana to ban imported shrimp like it did a few years ago with foreign crawfish.
He says with factories closing and the high price of fuel, many St. Bernard Parish shrimpers are getting out of the business.
Robin maintains foreign shrimp may be cheaper but it’s not as tasty as the ones caught off the Louisiana coast.
“When you’re eating imported shrimp, you really don’t know where they came from to start with. When you look at them, they’re beautiful. But when you look at Louisiana shrimp they don’t look as good because they got more flavor in them.”
Lafitte Frozen Foods is now hoping to find some additional cold storage and make some good sales. That would allow them to start buying shrimp again, as early as next week.
“It’s killing me because this is not what we do,” Samanie said. “I’m born and raised in the shrimp factory. When the season’s on we work. We work shrimp. For me to have to stop because there’s no room, is something that’s never happened before.”
According to the Louisiana Shrimp Association, about 80 percent of the restaurants in the state serve imported shrimp.
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