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TCU vs. Arizona State: Betting Trends, Record ATS, Home/Road Splits - First Round
A first-round NCAA Tournament matchup will see the 11th-seeded Arizona State Sun Devils (23-12) hit the court as 5.5-point underdogs against the No. 6 seed TCU Horned Frogs (21-12) on Friday at Ball Arena. The contest starts at 10:05 PM on truTV. Here's what you need to know when filling out your brackets for this 6-11 matchup. The matchup has an over/under of 142.5.
TCU vs. Arizona State Odds & Info
- Date: Friday, March 17, 2023
- Time: 10:05 PM ET
- TV: truTV
- Where: Denver, Colorado
- Venue: Ball Arena
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TCU vs Arizona State Betting Records & Stats
- So far this season, the Horned Frogs have compiled a 14-17-0 record against the spread.
- This season, TCU has won nine of its 11 games, or 81.8%, when favored by at least -225 on the moneyline.
- The Horned Frogs have a 69.2% chance to win this game based on the implied probability of the moneyline.
- Arizona State's ATS record is 13-18-0 this year.
- This year, the Sun Devils have won two of five games when listed as at least +185 or worse on the moneyline.
- The moneyline set for this matchup implies Arizona State has a 35.1% chance of walking away with the win.
TCU vs. Arizona State Over/Under Stats
Additional TCU vs Arizona State Insights & Trends
- TCU has gone 4-6 over its last 10 contests, with a 3-7 record against the spread during that span.
- The Horned Frogs have hit the over twice in their past 10 games.
- Arizona State has a 5-5 record against the spread while going 6-4 overall in its last 10 games.
- Five of the Sun Devils' past 10 contests have gone over the total.
- The Horned Frogs record 7.3 more points per game (75.2) than the Sun Devils allow (67.9).
- TCU has a 13-7 record against the spread and an 18-4 record overall when scoring more than 67.9 points.
- The Sun Devils' 71.1 points per game are only 3.2 more points than the 67.9 the Horned Frogs give up to opponents.
- Arizona State is 7-8 against the spread and 16-2 overall when it scores more than 67.9 points.
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FALL CITY, Wash. (AP) — A woman was killed on Monday by a falling tree amid strong winds in western Washington, officials said.
Authorities were called to a street east of Seattle in Fall City around 8:30 a.m. Monday and found the woman who had been hit, The Seattle Times reported.
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Fire and rescue crews performed CPR but the woman died from her injuries, according to King County Sheriff’s Office spokesperson Manny Apostol.
The tree fell during a wind advisory predicting strong gusts in several places including that area of King County. The National Weather Service said Seattle-Tacoma International Airport had a peak wind gust of 59 mph around that time on Monday.
Falling trees also took out power lines, leaving more than 20,000 customers in western Washington without electricity. By Monday afternoon, that number was about 17,000, according to Puget Sound Energy and Seattle City Light.
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Recent rainfall has saturated the soil, making it easier for winds to topple trees onto power lines, according to Melanie Coon, Puget Sound Energy spokesperson.
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Data results will be available in Q1 2023
GAITHERSBURG, Md. and SUZHOU, China, Aug. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Sirnaomics Ltd. (the "Company" or "Sirnaomics", stock code: 2257.HK), a leading biopharmaceutical company in discovery and development of RNAi therapeutics, announced today that the Company has dosed the first patient in a Phase I/II clinical study of STP705, the Company's leading siRNA (small interfering RNA) drug candidate, for the treatment of patients with facial squamous cell skin cancer in situ (isSCC).
The open label, dose escalation study is designed to evaluate the safety, tolerability, and efficacy of various doses of STP705 administered by intralesional injection and to determine the recommended dose. The study will also analyze biomarkers common to isSCC formation pathways, including TGF-β1 and COX-2. The primary endpoint is to determine the number of patients with histological clearance (HC) of facial isSCC lesions at the end of treatment with STP705. HC is defined as the absence of detectable evidence of the isSCC tumor cell nests as determined by central pathology review. A total of 30 patients, divided into three cohorts of 10 patients each, will receive a given dose once per week for six weeks. Cohort A will receive a 30 μg dose, Cohort B a 60 μg dose, and Cohort C a 90 μg dose.
"We expect that the study of STP705 as a treatment for facial isSCC to yield positive results given previous studies of STP705 that have shown to be safe and effective as a cancer treatment," said Dr. Patrick Lu, founder, Chairman of the Board, Executive Director, President and CEO of Sirnaomics. "Our drug has the potential to offer millions of patients with these non-melanoma facial lesions a non-surgical, non-invasive alternative to traditional lesion removal."
"With surgical removal being the only available treatment for isSCC currently, patients have normally found the results to be painful and aesthetically unpleasing on the face. By dosing our first patient in this Phase I/II study, we can begin to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of STP705 in eradicating these cancerous lesions," said Michael Molyneaux M.D., Executive Director and Chief Medical Officer of Sirnaomics. "Formulating this clinical trial as a dose escalation study also gives us the opportunity to determine which dose is the best suited in removing the cancer without adverse events."
The study started in the United States in August 2022, and is expected to be completed in Q1 2023. Additional information about this clinical trial is available at clinicaltrials.gov using the identifier: NCT05421013.
About STP705
Sirnaomics' leading product candidate, STP705, is a siRNA (small interfering RNA) therapeutic that takes advantage of a dual-targeted inhibitory property and polypeptide nanoparticle (PNP)-enhanced delivery to directly knock down both TGF-β1 and COX2 gene expression. The product candidate has received multiple IND approvals from both the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the Chinese National Medical Products Administration (NMPA), including treatments of cholangiocarcinoma, non-melanoma skin cancer and hypertrophic scar. STP705 has also received Orphan Drug Designation for treatment of cholangiocarcinoma (CCA) and primary sclerosing cholangitis (PSC). STP705 is currently in seven clinical trials for different indications: a Phase IIb for squamous cell carcinoma in situ (isSCC), a Phase II for basal cell carcinoma (BCC), a Phase I/II for keloid scarring, a Phase I/II for hypertrophic scar (HTS), a Phase I/II for facial isSCC, a Phase I for liver cancer (basket), and a Phase I for medical cosmetology treatment.
About Sirnaomics
Sirnaomics is an RNA therapeutics biopharmaceutical company with product candidates in preclinical and clinical stages that focuses on the discovery and development of innovative drugs for indications with medical needs and large market opportunities. Sirnaomics is the first clinical-stage RNA therapeutics company to have a strong presence in both China and the United States, and also the first company to achieve positive Phase IIa clinical outcomes in oncology for an RNAi therapeutic for its core product, STP705. Learn more at www.sirnaomics.com.
CONTACT:
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Executive Director and Chief Medical Officer, Sirnaomics
Email: MichaelMolyneaux@sirnaomics.com
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Apple Arcade added Shovel Knight Dig to its catalog of games on Friday. Shovel Knight Dig is a new 2D side-scrolling adventure game. In the game, Shovel Knight's campsite comes under attack by the wicked Drill Knight. Fight back, meet new friends, explore multiple environments and more on your journey to keep the land from collapsing beneath you.
Shovel Knight Dig's pixelated art style and easy-to-pick-up (yet hard to put down!) gameplay is reminiscent of playing on a classic arcade cabinet. One of my favorite parts of the game is that the way forward isn't always apparent, requiring exploration from the player. You'll also need to bring a bit of strategic thinking to avoid enemies and obstacles as you explore the chasms.
Apple Arcade adds new games and content updates every week. If you're interested in trying Apple Arcade, you can get a three-month free trial with the purchase of a new device, or one month for free if you're signing up for the first time. Open the App Store and tap the joystick icon at the bottom of the screen to launch the service. | https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/shovel-knight-dig-is-a-nostalgic-yet-energetic-addition-to-apple-arcade/ | 2022-09-23 14:00:53 | 1 | https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/shovel-knight-dig-is-a-nostalgic-yet-energetic-addition-to-apple-arcade/ |
LOS ANGELES, July 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- ECGI HOLDINGS INC. (OTC: ECGI) (ECGI or the Company), D/B/A Elite Cannabis Group Incorporated, a Nevada-based portfolio company pivoting into the legal cannabis and cannabinoid marketplace, is excited to update current and prospective shareholders on the continued expansion of its soon-to-be-acquired cannabis brand, 8-Bit Buds.
Specifically, the 8-bit cannabis brand has expanded its active distribution footprint from twenty (20) cannabis stores to sixty-five (65) cannabis stores since the end of March, representing a 225% increase in distribution footprint in less than four months.
Management notes continued strong topline growth during the same period. To foster continued accelerating growth and market share penetration, the Company is preparing to launch a new pre-roll cannabis product line, consisting of three (3) new SKU's, in the coming weeks to leverage the growth momentum at work in existing sales channels while continuing to add new channels.
As announced in a press release dated March 23, 2023, the Company signed a Binding Letter of Intent (the "Binding LOI") to acquire the key personnel, intellectual property, business operations, and future business operations of Endless Consciousness, Inc. ("EC"), a California corporation involved in the legal cannabis product marketplace. EC's primary asset is its 8-bit branded cannabis products line.
"We are excited about the prospect of wrapping up this acquisition with a finalized definitive agreement over coming weeks," stated Danny Wong, CEO of ECGI. "8-bit has continued to expand as a brand, catching fire with distributors and end-market consumers in the California cannabis products space since the signing of our Binding Agreement in March. We are more confident than ever that this acquisition represents a critical growth opportunity for our stakeholders, and we look forward to demonstrating that in the back half of the year."
About ECGI
ECGI Holdings, which plans to operate as Elite Cannabis Group, is reorganizing as an acquisition-oriented corporation with California-based targets including undercapitalized and distressed licensed cannabis assets, properties zoned for cannabis cultivation and processing, and cannabis companies operating in market sectors with nationwide expansion possibilities.
Forward Looking Statements
This release contains "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the safe harbor provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements also may be included in other publicly available documents issued by the Company and in oral statements made by our officers and representatives from time to time. These forward-looking statements are intended to provide management's current expectations or plans for our future operating and financial performance, based on assumptions currently believed to be valid. They can be identified by the use of words such as "anticipate," "intend," "plan," "goal," "seek," "believe," "project," "estimate," "expect," "strategy," "future," "likely," "may," "should," "would," "could," "will" and other words of similar meaning in connection with a discussion of future operating or financial performance. Examples of forward-looking statements include, among others, statements relating to future sales, earnings, cash flows, results of operations, uses of cash and other measures of financial performance.
Because forward-looking statements relate to the future, they are subject to inherent risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause the Company's actual results and financial condition to differ materially from those expressed or implied in the forward-looking statements. Such risks, uncertainties and other factors include, among others such as, but not limited to, economic conditions, changes in the laws or regulations, demand for products and services of the Company, the effects of competition and other factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those projected or represented in the forward-looking statements. Any forward-looking information provided in this release should be considered with these factors in mind. We assume no obligation to update any forward-looking statements contained in this report.
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What is Secret Santa?
Playing Secret Santa is a great office morale booster. It helps create a festive holiday atmosphere without excluding anyone. Though the specifics vary from office to office, the essence of the game remains the same: gift givers are randomly assigned to recipients. The challenge is to get something suitable for someone you might not know very well.
Secret Santa gift ideas for someone you don’t know
Totally Bamboo 3-Piece Bamboo Flatware Set
This is a reusable earth-friendly fork, knife and spoon set made from bamboo. Anyone who uses utensils to eat a meal could benefit from this thoughtful gift. Sold by Amazon
DesignWorks Ink Vegan Leather Journal
Ideally, this beautiful, 192-page burnished leatherette journal with gold foil and a ribbon marker can be used to write down dreams, thoughts and goals. However, it can also be used to create to-do lists, jot down recipes or log anything you desire. Sold by Target
Your recipient will love this low-calorie, nut-free snack. The kit includes baby white, red, extra large caramel, purple, and mushroom popping corn. Sold by Amazon
When it gets cold, blood flows to the vital organs, making hands cold and unusable. A thoughtful Zippo hand warmer offers flameless odor-free warmth that lasts for up to 12 hours. Sold by Dick’s Sporting Goods and Amazon
Oppenheimer USA Disposable Charcoal Grill
This disposable on-the-go grill is ready to cook in 15 minutes and lasts for up to 1.5 hours. It is ideal for a camper or anyone who just wants to enjoy a cleanup-free meal cooked over charcoal. Sold by Amazon
The PopSocket is a game-changing device for anyone who uses a phone. It not only gives you a secure, one-handed, anti-drop grip, but it also serves as a prop that holds your phone up so it is easy to view. Sold by Best Buy and Amazon
Growing a Bonsai tree is a stress-relieving and rewarding hobby. This set comes with everything needed to grow up to four miniature trees. Sold by Amazon
Burt’s Bees Assorted Balm Pack
The one bad part about the holiday season is the dry winter air causes painful cracked lips. This set of four soothing Burt’s Bees lip balms will be warmly welcomed by anyone who receives it. Sold by Amazon and Ulta Beauty
Throw Throw Burrito by Exploding Kittens
Part card game, part dodgeball, Throw Throw Burrito is a fun game that’s suitable for all ages. The quick gameplay time makes this a highly addictive activity. Sold by Amazon and Target
When your tire is low on air, it can be frustrating trying to see the little metallic gauge so you can get an accurate reading. This innovative gift makes getting a precise reading easier than ever before. Sold by Kohl’s
Holiday Hot Chocolate Drink Bomb Set
Fizzy bombs aren’t just for baths anymore. Drop one of these into your favorite mug of hot milk and have an explosion of flavor and marshmallows that’s perfect for the season. Sold by Target
Did you draw a coworker who plays golf? This set creates three 2.5-inch golf balls that are made of ice. Now your recipient can chill their beverage of choice in style. Sold by Golf Galaxy
Bob Ross is a national treasure. This chia pet likeness will be fully grown in a couple of weeks. It can be washed and replanted indefinitely for a gift that never stops giving. Sold by Amazon
Solar Outdoor Changing Color LED Hummingbird Wind Chime
This lighted outside ornament can be used all year long. The hummingbirds charge throughout the day, then alternate between several relaxing colors throughout the night. Sold by Home Depot
Insignia Mini Sonic Portable Bluetooth Speaker
The recipient of this gift will be the life of any party. This speaker quickly pairs with any smartphone, tablet or other Bluetooth-enabled device to provide up to 23 hours of music. Sold by Best Buy
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Key SonicWall partners and distributors from around the globe recognized for delivering cybersecurity excellence
MILPITAS, Calif., March 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- SonicWall recognized distinguished partners and distributors for their continued excellence in protecting customers in a challenging threat landscape through its annual SonicWall Partner Awards. The awards honor SonicWall partner organizations worldwide that have gone above and beyond delivering cybersecurity solutions to their customers.
"From our early days, SonicWall's accomplishments have always been linked to the success of its esteemed partners and distributors," said SonicWall CEO and President Bob VanKirk. "We are delighted to acknowledge our SonicWall SecureFirst partners who consistently deliver first-class security services to organizations of all sizes. We are extremely grateful and humbled by our global network of over 17,000 partners and distributors, and these awards recognize their outstanding work."
Partners were nominated in various categories in each region for outstanding performance throughout the past year. The partners were evaluated on portfolio distribution, online activities, project success rate and certification level and commitment and feedback from the team.
SonicWall is pleased to announce the following North American Region winners:
To see all the winners, please visit: https://blog.sonicwall.com/en-us/2023/03/recognizing-outstanding-partner-and-distributor-performance-in-2022.
"Epicor is humbled to receive a SonicWall Security Award," said Director of Private Cloud Hosting at Epicor Software Harry Hartnup. "Our cybersecurity solutions enable customers to safeguard their most valuable business assets. We look forward to continued work with SonicWall to help customers navigate the complex and ever-evolving threat landscape."
SonicWall takes great pride in honoring partners and distributors every year for their special contributions in protecting customers from cyber threats. For more information on the Security Awards, please visit https://blog.sonicwall.com/en-us/2023/03/recognizing-outstanding-partner-and-distributor-performance-in-2022.
About SonicWall
SonicWall delivers Boundless Cybersecurity for the hyper-distributed era in a work reality where everyone is remote, mobile and unsecure. SonicWall safeguards organizations mobilizing for their new business normal with seamless protection that stops the most evasive cyberattacks across boundless exposure points and increasingly remote, mobile and cloud-enabled workforces. By knowing the unknown, providing real-time visibility and enabling breakthrough economics, SonicWall closes the cybersecurity business gap for enterprises, governments and SMBs worldwide. For more information, visit www.sonicwall.com or follow us on Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook and Instagram.
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CONSUMER FIRST ALERT: FBI sees increase in sextortion targeting teen boys
GREEN BAY, Wis. (WBAY) - The FBI has reported an increase in sextortion scams targeting teens--especially boys 14 to 17.
In a Consumer First Alert, Tammy Elliott reports about sextortion and why parents may not be aware it is happening to their child.
A sextortion scam can start with online flirting and move to requests for revealing photos. The scammers will then start to make threats.
Joe Laramie, a former investigator with Internet Crimes Against Children, says they’re seeing an evolution in the past four-to-six months of sextortion for financial reasons more than sexual reasons.
The nonprofit group Connect Safety put together an online guide to sextortion for parents.
CLICK HERE for the full guide.
Connect Safety says sextortion scammers are skilled and sometimes work for teams. They use flattery, gifts, promises, money, or threats.
It can start as a friendship. There are cases in which a scammer poses as an employee for a modeling agency and asks for pictures.
The Cyberbullying Research Center says five percent of teens have been the target of sextortion. Only one-third of those victims told their parents. The center says teens who identify as non-heterosexual were more than twice as likely to be victims.
Parents are encouraged to talk about sextortion with their children. Ask them to be honest. Let them know they are the victim, not the criminal.
Remind children to never share intimate images.
Avoid someone who asks to meet up on another platform.
Contact law enforcement to report the crime.
Support your child. It can be traumatic. Consider contacting a mental health professional.
Being a victim can bring feelings of embarrassment and depression, fear and confusion. These things may prevent kids from asking for help.
There have been recent reports of teen victims of sextortion who died by suicide.
Child advocates say this is serious. If your kids are online, don’t wait until they come to you to talk about it.
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Harman unstoppable in drama-free British Open win at Hoylake
HOYLAKE, England (AP) — Brian Harman turned back every challenge in the British Open, from big names to bad weather, and took his place among major champions Sunday with a victory that was never seriously in doubt at Royal Liverpool.
Harman twice responded to a rare bogey with back-to-back birdies, leaving everyone else playing for second. He closed with a 1-under 70, making an 8-foot par putt on the last hole for a six-shot victory.
At age 36, he is the oldest first-time major winner since Sergio Garcia was 37 when he won the Masters in 2017.
Garcia wasn’t a surprise. Not many would have seen this victory coming at the start of the week. Harman had gone 167 tournaments over six years since his last win in the 2017 Wells Fargo Championship. This is only his third title in his 12 years on the PGA Tour.
And then the avid outdoorsman made winning golf’s oldest championship look as easy as shooting fish in a barrel.
Masters champion Jon Rahm birdied his last hole for a 70 to make it a four-way tie for second place with Tom Kim (67), Sepp Straka (69) and Jason Day (69).
That turned out to be the B-flight.
“He won by six, so there’s nothing really any of us could have done,” Rahm said.
Harman took the lead on Friday morning with the second of four straight birdies early in the second round. He never trailed over the final 51 holes, leading by five shots after the second round and five shots after the third round.
He started the round in the rain with a smattering of boos from the grandstand, fans either wanting a big star or perhaps not paying attention to the masterclass performance Harman had delivered. Playing with Tommy Fleetwood of England on Saturday, Harman said he heard a few comments he described as unrepeatable.
But he is full of Georgia grit, never wavering in rain or sunshine or wind.
He walked up toward the 18th green to a standing ovation, and tapped his hand to his heart to acknowledge the fans as he walked off the green. All that remained was signing his card — a 13-under 271 — and return to collect the silver claret jug, the oldest trophy in golf.
Brian Harman, champion golfer of the year. Imagine that.
“I’m going to have a couple of pints out of this here trophy, I believe,” Harman said.
The finish, even without any drama, was fitting. Harman hit his approach from 194 yards into a pot bunker right of the 18th green, only the third bunker he was in over 72 holes. That’s the biggest key to Royal Liverpool. And he made the putt, giving him only 106 for the week.
“I doubled down on my process and I know it’s boring and it is not flashy,” Harman said. “But, until hitting that last bunker shot, I have not thought about winning the tournament.”
There was one anxious moment early on Sunday in a steady rain. Harman hit his drive into a gorse bush left of the fairway on the par-5 fifth hole and had to take a penalty drop. It led to his second bogey of the round.
Rahm, playing in the group ahead, looked to get one of those breaks that fall to major winners. His drive had landed between bushes, allowing for a shot just short of the green and a birdie.
The lead was down to three shots. The rain wasn’t stopping. The rest of the links, along with the pressure that comes with Sunday at a major, was still ahead of him.
Harman drained a 15-foot birdie putt on the par-3 sixth, a 25-foot birdie putt on the next hole and he was on his way.
He dropped another shot on the par-3 13th that reduced his lead to four shots with five to play. And then he made birdie from 40 feet on the tough 14th, and followed with an 8-foot birdie on the 15th.
The year ended in more disappointment for Rory McIlroy, who had won the Scottish Open last week and was the last Open champion at Royal Liverpool in 2014. He was never really a factor, although he certainly teased the large galleries that followed him.
Sunday was no exception. McIlroy started nine shots behind and ran off three straight birdies, starting with a 50-foot putt on No. 3. He was within five shots and still on the front nine. And then he stalled, not making another birdie until Harman was well on his way.
McIlroy was one shot better each round — 71-70-69-68 — to tie for sixth with Emiliano Grillo (68). That wasn’t nearly enough to match a performance like Harman delivered.
“I’m optimistic about the future and just got to keep plugging away,” said McIlroy, who now has gone 34 majors since winning his last one in 2014.
Cameron Young, the runner-up last year at St. Andrews, played in the final group with Harman and never applied any pressure. He hit a chip that rolled off the side of the green on the opening hole and made bogey, and he missed way too many putts inside 10 feet.
He closed with a 73 and tied for eighth with Shubhankar Sharma of India, who had 17 pars and one birdie in his round of 70.
Harman now has a five-year exemption in all the majors and joins the list of Open champions at Hoylake that include McIlroy and Tiger Woods, Bobby Jones and Walter Hagen.
He also can think about a return to Europe in September for the Ryder Cup in Rome. The victory, worth $3 million, moves him comfortably to No. 3 in the standings. The top six a month from now automatically qualify.
Harman never has played in a Ryder Cup or Presidents Cup. He moves to No. 10 in the world. Over four days at Royal Liverpool, he certainly looked the part.
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CHICAGO, June 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The AI Xecutive Council (AIXC) is an invitation-only, global community for executive business leaders, academicians, researchers and policy makers in the growing Data Science and AI space. The launch was marked with a virtual leadership roundtable for the first cohort of AIXC members.
AIXC will enable collaboration among leaders who are passionate about advancing real-world analytics, facilitating cross-industry learning and infusing academic insights to unlock tangible value for businesses. The AI Xecutive Council members aim to drive AI innovation and build AI for the future in an ethical and sustainable framework.
Council Members will get an opportunity to network with peers in the data science and analytics industry, receive assistance while creating thought leadership, be part of exclusive programs via webinars and meet-ups, and be privy to next-gen AI discussions and innovations on the community platform.
Here is what some of the Founding Cohort Council Members shared on the occasion of the launch:
"Looking forward to the future role of the AI Xecutive Council as a learning and sharing space for the industry's best minds. Hope to participate in interesting insights on how AI is shaping and becoming an integral part of the future of work and decision-making." — Ujjwal Sehgal, Global Head of People Analytics, Mars Inc.
"I hope the Council members dream big and help advance the AI agenda in areas that will benefit our customers around the world." - Gustavo Mendonça, Director, Global Head of RGM Digital Solutions, The Kraft Heinz Company
"The Council is a great endeavour in bringing together like-minded professionals from different organizations and areas of expertise. I look forward to ideating, discussing, and deliberating with fellow council members on issues related to AI and data analytics." - Ling Zhang, VP of Data Science, Cadent.
Sayandeb Banerjee, Co-Founder & CEO of TheMathCompany and AIXC Member, said, "I am very excited to be part of the AI Xecutive Council, a platform that will enable conversations amongst leaders in the data and analytics industry. As more business problems are solved, our shared vision for the growth of the data and analytics industry is realized. As a fellow Council Member, I am looking forward to interacting with influential leaders and fellow decision makers."
AIXC's mission is to be the platform where leaders in business, research, academia and policy can collaborate, drive impactful conversations and create solutions to lay the groundwork for sustainable and ethical AI adoption in global scenarios.
About AIXC:
The AI Xecutive Council is an exclusive, no-cost, invite-only global community where industry leaders and researchers exchange ideas and have conversations around real-world analytics to get the most value out of AI. This is a leadership community with access to a stellar network. The founding cohort of Council Members includes senior leaders from Fortune 500 companies such as Mars, Keurig Dr Pepper, Smartsheet, IPG, Kraft Heinz and TAG - The Aspen Group. For more information about AI Xecutive Council, please visit www.aixc.io.
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HOUSTON, Oct. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Capstreet, a Houston-based lower middle market private equity firm, announced today that it has been named to Inc.'s 2022 Founder-Friendly Investors list, which honors the private equity and venture capital firms with the best track records of successfully backing entrepreneurs.
"Collaboration and a true partnership with founders have been at the center of Capstreet's approach for more than 30 years, and we're proud to be recognized by Inc. for our founder-friendly tradition," said Neil Kalmeyer, Managing Partner at Capstreet. "In fact, our Capvalue™ value creation framework was specifically designed to help founders and entrepreneurs drive meaningful business transformation regardless of their stage of evolution. I want to thank the entire Capstreet team, as well as our portfolio company management team partners, for their contributions in achieving this recognition."
The Inc. list recognizes firms that entrepreneurs can trust and collaborate with while receiving the financial and strategic support they need to help accelerate growth. All the firms on the Inc. list have remained actively involved with the businesses in which they invest for at least one year after investment. Inc. compiled its list by surveying founders who have sold to private equity and venture capital about their experiences partnering with the firms, and by examining data on how portfolio companies have grown during these partnerships.
Since its founding in 1990, Capstreet has raised more than $1.3 billion in capital across five funds to invest in founder and entrepreneur run businesses. Its current portfolio of 15 companies spans software, tech-enabled services, and industrial business services companies.
"Fully investing in an entrepreneur, and their innovative vision, involves far more than the financial investment. By developing relationships with and supporting entrepreneurs for the long-term, these private equity firms are more than investors, they're partners," says Scott Omelianuk, editor-in-chief of Inc. media.
To see the complete list, go to: https://www.inc.com/founder-friendly-investors/2022
Founded in 1990, Capstreet invests in lower middle market software, tech-enabled services, and industrial business services companies. With over 45 platform investments and over 200 add-on acquisitions since inception, Capstreet's investment strategy is focused on utilizing its Capvalue Framework™ to accelerate growth and profitability, and help create long term sustainable businesses. The majority of Capstreet's investments have been with founder- or entrepreneur-owned businesses. For more information, visit the Capstreet website, www.capstreet.com.
The "Founder-Friendly Investors" award is a program designed by Inc. Magazine to help founder-led companies accelerate growth and create revenue. Private equity and venture capital firms that have exited U.S.-based, founder-led portfolio companies are eligible to apply. For investments to qualify, portfolio company founders must have remained actively involved in their business for at least one-year post-investment. Winning firms are selected based upon their track record, reputation, leadership and founder references. Capstreet is not aware of the number of advisers also surveyed for the award. Like all entrants, Capstreet paid a fee to be considered for this award and to use the award logo in collateral materials. This award is not to be construed as indicative of Capstreet's future performance. Reference to an award is only one piece of information relevant to an evaluation of an investment adviser such as Capstreet. Finally, this award represents information as of a specific date and time and may not reflect important information related to an evaluation of the investment adviser which has occurred prior to, or subsequent to, the award.
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Quinnipiac downs Rhode Island 67-62
KINGSTON, R.I. (AP) — Luis Kortright scored 15 points off of the bench to help lead Quinnipiac over Rhode Island 67-62. Kortright also added five rebounds and five steals for the Bobcats. Ike Nweke added 13 points while shooting 6 of 13 from the field. The Rams were led in scoring by Ishmael Leggett, who finished with 14 points and three steals. Quinnipiac went into halftime ahead of Rhode Island 34-31. Nweke put up 10 points in the half. | https://kion546.com/sports/ap-national-sports/2022/11/07/quinnipiac-downs-rhode-island-67-62/ | 2022-11-08 15:23:56 | 0 | https://kion546.com/sports/ap-national-sports/2022/11/07/quinnipiac-downs-rhode-island-67-62/ |
Truex, Reddick, Allmendinger are drivers to watch
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Dave Burns, Parker Kligerman, and Dustin Long select the drivers they're keeping an eye on in Chicago, including Martin Truex Jr., Bubba Wallace, AJ Allmendinger, Chris Buescher, Tyler Reddick, and Brad Keselowski. | https://www.nbcsports.com/watch/nascar/truex-jr-nabs-third-pole-win-of-the-season | 2023-07-04 21:05:34 | 1 | https://www.nbcsports.com/watch/nascar/truex-jr-nabs-third-pole-win-of-the-season |
Sheriff: Man charged with killing West Virginia boy in 1985
KINGWOOD, W.Va. (AP) — Police have made an arrest in the cold case slaying of a 13-year-old West Virginia boy.
David Monroe Adams, 56, was charged with second-degree murder in the death of Jerimiah “Jerry” Matthew Watkins, whose body was found in a shallow hole near railroad tracks on Nov. 12, 1985, in Terra Alta, news outlets reported, citing a statement Tuesday from the Preston County Sheriff’s Office. Adams was 18 and lived in Terra Alta at the time of the slaying.
The sheriff’s office began reviewing the case earlier this month and found some inconsistent statements Adams had reportedly made at the time of the slaying, the statement said
“As part of renewing the investigation, law enforcement conducted multiple interviews with Mr. Adams and he eventually confessed that an argument that started over a stolen bicycle” resulted in the teen’s death.
An autopsy revealed Watkins had suffered a brain bleed from an apparent blow to the head, and the cause of death was ruled as a stab wound, deputies said.
Adams is being held at North Central Regional Jail. Online jail records don’t indicate whether he has an attorney.
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New data additions bring together S&P Global Ratings' credit ratings and research with comprehensive market data and visualization tools in a single platform completing the integration of the seamless workflow solution
NEW YORK, July 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- S&P Global Market Intelligence today announced the completion of the integration of RatingsDirect® onto the S&P Capital IQ Pro platform, providing users with a workflow solution that brings together credit ratings and research from S&P Global Ratings and comprehensive market data and visualization tools from S&P Capital IQ Pro. RatingsDirect gives market participants across capital markets, financial institutions, corporates and segments the tools to assess and monitor credit performance and trends across industries, companies, securities and sovereigns globally.
"RatingsDirect over S&P Capital IQ Pro provides users with business-critical insight, data and research needed to analyze credit risk, especially in the current market environment with rising rates and an uptick in defaults. Users can quickly and efficiently screen investment grade status changes in accordance with their guidelines and monitor potential risk exposures," said Whit McGraw, Global Head of Credit & Risk Solutions, S&P Global Market Intelligence. "The platform brings together S&P Global Market Intelligence's expertise in data, credit risk indicators and data visualization capabilities and S&P Global Ratings' credit ratings and research necessary to monitor credit movements into one streamlined workflow solution."
RatingsDirect over S&P Capital IQ Pro features the following:
- Expanded data offerings including outlook, downside and upside scenarios for global issuers and U.S. public finance; banking industry country risk assessment scores for banks; structured finance performance data including insights on the drivers of credit quality of debt securities rated by S&P Global Ratings; global structured finance research, industry news and sector trends data; and U.S. public finance revenue source-level details.
- Artificial Intelligence (AI)-powered search functionality designed to quickly surface insights across the wealth of content from S&P Global Ratings and S&P Global Market Intelligence. Leveraging the capabilities of Kensho, the Artificial Intelligence accelerator for S&P Global, users are empowered to harmoniously find the most relevant credit ratings and research from S&P Global Ratings and market data, news and analytics from S&P Global Market Intelligence.
- A user-friendly interface including pre-built screens enabling a user to quickly search and spot rating changes. Users are also able to create customized alerts to monitor investment portfolios, coverage lists and counterparty exposures.
- Interactive coverage pages allow users to quickly refine to the most relevant ratings distributions and constituents according to their focus area.
- S&P Global Ratings credit ratings coverage of more than 1 million credit ratings outstanding on government, corporate, financial sector and structured finance entities and securities.
RatingsDirect is available via multiple delivery channels including S&P Capital IQ Pro desktop and mobile, with data delivery also available via Excel Plug-in and RatingsXpress®. S&P Capital IQ Pro is S&P Global Market Intelligence's flagship data and analytics platform offering access to deep, meaningful data on the global financial markets, companies, and industries that help market participants make informed decisions. It also provides proprietary research and in-depth analysis from thought leaders and industry experts and condenses more than 135 billion raw data points a year into actionable intelligence.
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At S&P Global Market Intelligence, we understand the importance of accurate, deep and insightful information. Our team of experts delivers unrivaled insights and leading data and technology solutions, partnering with customers to expand their perspective, operate with confidence, and make decisions with conviction.
S&P Global Market Intelligence is a division of S&P Global (NYSE: SPGI). S&P Global is the world's foremost provider of credit ratings, benchmarks, analytics and workflow solutions in the global capital, commodity and automotive markets. With every one of our offerings, we help many of the world's leading organizations navigate the economic landscape so they can plan for tomorrow, today. For more information, visit www.spglobal.com/marketintelligence.
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Biden admin: Pharmacies can’t discriminate on reproductive health scripts
(AP) - The Biden administration is warning pharmacies not to discriminate against women who may seek reproductive health prescriptions, including some that might be involved in ending a pregnancy.
The Department of Health and Human Services said Wednesday that pharmacies receiving federal money from programs such as Medicare and Medicaid cannot discriminate in how they supply medications or advise patients on prescriptions.
The agency noted that discrimination against people based on their pregnancy or related conditions would be a form of sex discrimination.
The announcement comes as the administration seeks to ensure reproductive health services for women following last month’s Supreme Court decision that ended a constitutional right to abortion.
On Monday, the administration told hospitals that they “must” provide abortion services if the life of the mother is at risk. The government said federal law on emergency treatment guidelines preempts state laws in jurisdictions that now ban the procedure without any exceptions. Now, all states provide an exception for the life of the mother.
President Joe Biden also has signed an executive order to try to protect some access to the procedure, but he also has acknowledged that his administration is limited in what it can do. He noted earlier this month that an act of Congress would be required to restore nationwide access to abortion services, and he has urged Americans angered by the Supreme Court’s ruling to vote in November.
Wednesday’s actions, like those outlined Monday, do not reflect new policy. They aim to remind care providers of their existing obligations under federal law.
“We are committed to ensuring that everyone can access health care, free of discrimination,” Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra said in a statement. “This includes access to prescription medications for reproductive health and other types of care.”
The department’s guidance to pharmacies outlined several hypothetical examples of potential discrimination. They include a pharmacy that refuses to fill a prescription of mifepristone followed by misoprostol to help manage complications from a miscarriage after a pregnancy loss.
That combination of drugs also is commonly used in medication abortions.
A pharmacy that refuses to fill a prescription of misoprostol prescribed to help deal with severe stomach ulcer complications may be discriminating based on disability, HHS said. The agency noted that the pharmacy also may be discriminating if it refuses to stock the drug based on its alternate use.
HHS also cited as another example of potential discrimination: a pharmacy that refuses to fill a prescription for methotrexate to halt an ectopic pregnancy, which grows outside the womb and is not viable.
The federal agency said people who believe their rights have been violated should visit an online portal for the Office for Civil Rights to file a complaint.
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Visionary behind 'The Chosen' to speak at The Global Leadership Summit
SOUTH BARRINGTON, Ill., June 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Global Leadership Network is thrilled to announce that Dallas Jenkins, creator and producer of the groundbreaking series, The Chosen, is part of The Global Leadership Summit. Jenkins will be interviewed as part of the faculty lineup on August 3-4, 2023. Broadcasted from their main campus, this event is experienced live at more than 400 sites across the U.S., and then later to over 800 international sites. Leaders who attend the Summit are inspired and equipped to become a catalyst for change.
Dallas Jenkins has captivated audiences around the world with The Chosen, which presents the life of Jesus Christ and his disciples in an authentic and compelling manner. The series has garnered widespread acclaim for its innovative approach and exceptional storytelling, becoming one of the largest fan-supported entertainment projects of all time. It has been translated into 62 languages and counting, and it is consistently one of the top-searched shows. Offered without charge, the series has more than 520-million-episode views from around the world.
Attended by over 300,000 people worldwide, The Global Leadership Summit is a must-attend event for those who want to invest in their leadership development. Participants will receive balanced insights and tools from over a dozen ministry and marketplace speakers. These industry-leading experts will empower and equip leaders everywhere to increase positive influence in their neighborhoods, cities, and nations.
About Global Leadership Network
Global Leadership Network (GLN), headquartered in the Chicago area, hosts the world's largest annual leadership event, The Global Leadership Summit. Combining the best of ministry and marketplace expertise through this event, GLN inspires and equips over 300,000 leaders around the world each year. Visit GlobalLeadership.org and follow GLN on all social platforms.
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ORANGE, Va. (AP) — Several staffers who were previously fired or suspended during recent turmoil at former President James Madison’s Montpelier estate in Virginia have been reinstated to their jobs.
Montpelier’s recently appointed Interim President and CEO Elizabeth Chew opted to bring back four staff members who were let go in April by previous leadership, the Culpeper Star-Exponent reported. Chew also expressed optimism in an email to supporters that the estate will recover from the recent controversy over how it would, or would not, share governance with the descendants of people once enslaved there.
Earlier this year, the board that manages the estate was criticized for moving to reverse a 2021 commitment to share authority equally with the descendants.
More than 11,000 people, including Montpelier visitors and donors, signed a petition protesting the decision and the firing or suspension of pro-parity staff members with decades of professional experience.
Dozens of organizations also expressed outrage about the board’s retreat. The groups ranged from an organization of descendants of Japanese American citizens interned during World War II to an international association of “sites of conscience” that includes Holocaust museums.
In May, in another reversal, the board elected 11 new members representing descendants of people once enslaved there. The vote created full parity for the descendants in the foundation’s leadership, The Washington Post reported.
Chew herself had previously been terminated from a role as the plantation’s executive vice president and chief curator, but the estate’s board appointed her to the new leadership position in late May. She then reinstated the four staffers who were removed or terminated in April.
“The entire staff has been through so much these past few months, and their return has done much to boost morale and generate hope that as an organization, Montpelier will continue in the right direction,” Chew wrote. | https://www.kxnet.com/news/national-news/madison-estate-rehires-staff-let-go-during-recent-turmoil/ | 2022-06-06 11:33:20 | 1 | https://www.kxnet.com/news/national-news/madison-estate-rehires-staff-let-go-during-recent-turmoil/ |
CHARLOTTE, N.C., July 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Lincoln Harris, in partnership with the Real Estate business within Goldman Sachs Asset Management, unveiled plans today for 600 South Tryon, the fourth office building at the 10-acre Legacy Union mixed-use development in the heart of Uptown Charlotte.
Construction is underway on the 24-story, 415,000-square-foot building, with completion expected in the fourth quarter of 2024. In addition to the Class-A office space, 600 South Tryon will feature approximately 20,000 square feet of ground-floor retail and podium parking, along with conference, co-working and fitness spaces all offering terraces with outdoor access.
Law firm Robinson Bradshaw has signed a lease for approximately 102,000 square feet of space on the top four floors of the building.
"In just a few short years, Legacy Union has helped create a dynamic gateway for Uptown Charlotte," said Johno Harris, president of Charlotte-based Lincoln Harris. "The building and the overall vision of Legacy Union is a tribute to the city of Charlotte – combining a great location and incredible partnerships in a thriving region."
Lincoln Harris is partnering again with Goldman Sachs Asset Management in developing the tower, just as it did with the previous three office buildings at Legacy Union which now total more than 1.5 million square feet of space. LS3P will again provide architectural services, and Gilbane will reprise its role overseeing construction of the building at the northeast corner of the property bounded by Brooklyn Village Avenue and South Tryon Street.
Design is a distinctive feature of the Legacy Union development, and 600 South Tryon will be no exception. The building is envisioned as the "Big Sister" of the existing 650 South Tryon tower, with a contemporary architecture that serves as a visual counterpoint to the more traditional design of the 33-story Bank of America Tower.
Above its two-story base, 600 South Tryon will rise as an all-glass tower, its south façade arcing away from Bank of America Tower just as the 650 façade does on the opposite side. The building's façade gives a nod to Tryon Street with its cantilevered design, creating a dynamic entrance to the Plaza.
To create more visual interest, the 600 tower will step back from its parking podium at the ninth floor, providing terraces overlooking the Plaza and Brooklyn Village Avenue . The building's arcing and sloping penthouse screen caps the tower above 650, completing the overall composition of the Tryon Street block that is Legacy Union.
The building design will include ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) elements that are an ever-growing focus for investors, tenants and developers. From LEED Certification, water and energy efficiencies, air filtration, and touchless building entry to integrated public spaces and a comprehensive amenity center with co-working, meeting and fitness components.
Leasing of the new building is being handled by Ridr Knowlton and Campbell Walker of Lincoln Harris.
About Lincoln Harris:
Lincoln Harris, together with Lincoln Property Company, provides clients with a national platform and unparalleled institutional resources, including commercial real estate development, investment and property management. Based in Charlotte, Lincoln Harris takes great pride in its reputation as one of the region's most accomplished full-service commercial real estate companies. Lincoln Harris' multi-disciplinary team has a long history of working through complex transactions and adopting innovative approaches to real estate problems. We develop and implement comprehensive national real estate programs for our clients and cultivate a sense of trust in the communities we serve and the individual transactions we service. To learn more about Lincoln Harris properties and services, please visit www.lincolnharris.com.
About Goldman Sachs Asset Management Real Estate
Bringing together traditional and alternative investments, Goldman Sachs Asset Management provides clients around the world with a dedicated partnership and focus on long-term performance. As the primary investing area within Goldman Sachs (NYSE: GS), we deliver investment and advisory services for the world's leading institutions, financial advisors and individuals, drawing from our deeply connected global network and tailored expert insights, across every region and market—overseeing more than $2 trillion in assets under supervision worldwide as of March 31, 2022. Driven by a passion for our clients' performance, we seek to build long-term relationships based on conviction, sustainable outcomes, and shared success over time. Goldman Sachs Asset Management invests in the full spectrum of alternatives, including private equity, growth equity, private credit, real estate and infrastructure. Established in 1991, the Real Estate business within Goldman Sachs Asset Management is one of the largest investors in real estate with over $50 billion in assets invested since 2012 across the spectrum of investment strategies from core to opportunistic. Our global team invests across all sectors with deep expertise across the capital structure, in assets ranging from single properties to large portfolios, through senior mortgages, mezzanine debt and equity. Follow us on LinkedIn.
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MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Families with transgender teens sued the state of Alabama in federal court on Monday to overturn a law that makes it a crime for doctors to treat trans youth under 19 with puberty blockers or hormones to help affirm their gender identity.
The two lawsuits — one on behalf of two families and another on behalf two families and the physicians who treat their children— pose legal challenges to legislation signed into law Friday by Republican Gov. Kay Ivey.
“Transgender youth are a part of Alabama, and they deserve the same privacy, access to treatment, and data-driven health care from trained medical professionals as any other Alabamian,” Tish Gotell Faulks, legal director of the American Civil Liberties Union of Alabama, said in a statement. Faulks added that lawmakers are using children, as, “political pawns for their reelection campaigns.” Ivey and legislators face primaries next month.
Unless blocked by the court, the Alabama law will take effect May 8, making it a felony for a doctor to prescribe puberty blockers or hormones to aid in the gender transition of anyone under age 19. Violations will be punishable by up to 10 years in prison. It also prohibits gender transition surgeries, although doctors told lawmakers those are not performed on minors in Alabama.
“The level of legislative overreach into the practice of medicine is unprecedented. And never before has legislative overreach come into pediatric examination rooms to shut down the parent voice in medical decision making between a parent, their pediatrician and their child,” Dr. Morissa Ladinsky, a medical provider and a plaintiff in one of the lawsuits, told The Associated Press in an interview.
Ivey signed the legislation Friday, a day after it was approved by the Alabama Legislature. At a campaign stop Monday, the governor invoked religion when asked about her decision to sign the legislation.
“If the good Lord made you a boy at birth, then you are a boy. If the good Lord made you a girl at birth, then you are a girl,” she said. “We should especially focus our efforts on helping these young people become healthy adults just like God wanted them to be rather than self-induced medical intervenors.”
Asked if the law would survive a court challenge, she replied, “We’ll wait and see.”
The two lawsuits were filed by advocacy groups on behalf of families with transgender children, as well as by two medical providers. The children were not identified in the lawsuits because of their age,
“I know that I am a girl and I always have been,” one of the 15-year-old plaintiffs said in a statement provided by the American Civil Liberties Union of Alabama. “Even before I learned the word ‘transgender’ or met other trans people, I knew myself.”
In one of the lawsuits, parents described their fears that their transgender daughter, called “Mary Roe” in the suit, would harm herself or try to commit suicide if she loses access to the puberty blockers she began taking last year. “For Mary to be forced to go through male puberty would be devastating; it would predictably result in her experiencing isolation, depression, anxiety, and distress,” the lawsuit states.
Similar measures have been pushed in other states, but the Alabama legislation is the first to lay out criminal penalties for doctors.
In Texas, Republican Gov. Greg Abbott has ordered the state’s child welfare agency to investigate as abuse reports of gender-confirming care for kids. And a law in Arkansas bans gender-affirming medications. That law has been blocked by a court, however.
Ivey also signed a separate measure that requires students to use bathrooms that align with their original birth certificate and prohibits instruction of gender and sexual identity in kindergarten through fifth grades. | https://www.wivb.com/news/u-s-headlines/transgender-treatment-ban-challenged-by-lawsuit-in-alabama/ | 2022-04-12 15:32:51 | 1 | https://www.wivb.com/news/u-s-headlines/transgender-treatment-ban-challenged-by-lawsuit-in-alabama/ |
PITTSBURGH — (AP) — Andrew McCutchen got his 2,000th hit, Jack Suwinski hit his 12th home run and the Pittsburgh Pirates edged the Mets 2-1 on Sunday, New York's eight loss in nine games.
McCutchen became the 291st player and fifth active player to reach 2,000 hits when he turned on a slider from Carlos Carrasco (2-3) leading off the first and laced it to left field.
The five-time All-Star, who signed a one-year deal in January to return to the team he starred for from 2009-17, drew a loud ovation from his adopted hometown as he rounded first base with his wife Maria and their three children watching from a private box along the third-base line.
Mitch Keller (8-2) allowed two hits in seven innings to bounce back after three somewhat shaky starts for the Pirates, who went 6-3 during a season-long nine-game homestand to move into first place in the NL Central (34-30). David Bednar worked around a one-out double by Tommy Pham in the ninth for his 14th save in 15 chances.
Jeff McNeil hit his third home run of the season for New York but the Mets, with a record $355 million payroll, finished a 1-5 trip through Atlanta and Pittsburgh by struggling to generate much of anything against Keller.
Keller was pushed around by Oakland in his last start in what became an 11-2 to the lowly A's. He responded by returning to the form he showed for most of the first two months when he showed signs of emerging as the ace the Pirates have been looking for since Joe Musgrove and Jameson Taillon left after the 2020 season.
The 27-year-old's only tough patch came in the fourth when McNeil led off with a homer, Brett Baty walked and Mark Canha was hit by a pitch. Keller settled down to retire the last 10 batters he faced while shaving his ERA to 3.41.
Carrasco, making his first start on normal four days' rest this season, weaved in and out of danger during 4 2/3 innings in which he allowed two runs on six hits with three walks and a strikeout.
The 36-year-old, who missed more than a month with a bone chip in his right elbow that caused excessive swelling, allowed the leadoff hitter to reach in four of the five innings he started, including Suwinski's shot off the foul pole in right in the bottom of the fourth. Ji Hwan Bae doubled with one out and scored on Tucupita Marcano's single later in the inning. Carrasco was pulled with two runners on and two out in the fifth.
New York's bullpen kept Pittsburgh close but the Mets — forced to play for at least the next three weeks without injured major league home run leader Pete Alonso — only reached third base twice against Keller and two relievers.
A lack of awareness didn't help. Mets pinch hitter Luis Guillorme was called out on strikes leading off the eighth for a pitch timer violation when home plate umpire Dan Merzel ruled Guillorme wasn't ready to face Dauri Moreta with eight seconds left on the clock.
McCutchen's return to Pittsburgh has provided a spark to the surprising Pirates. And he is thriving in the role of elder statesman trying to help a young group learn how to win.
His approach as 2,000 hits offered a lesson in patience. McCutchen entered Sunday having drawn 12 walks in his last nine games. He didn't let the count get that deep against Carrasco, swinging at the third pitch he saw to reach 2,000 just over 14 years after his first big league hit, a single against the Mets on June 4, 2009.
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Mets: are off Monday before returning home for a two-game Subway Series against the New York Yankees. Max Scherzer (5-2, 3.71 ERA) will start for the Mets on Tuesday.
Pittsburgh: begin a two-city, six-game road trip on Tuesday when they visit the Chicago Cubs. Luis Ortiz (1-2, 4.23) will make his sixth start of the season in the opener at Wrigley Field.
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SINGAPORE, July 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The 25th World Congress of Dermatology Singapore 2023 (WCD 2023), the largest and most influential global event in the field of dermatology, has been held in Singapore recently. Among the esteemed attendees is Ma Shuai, a Chinese beauty influencer who is a signing expert of Dandelion Digital and a top beauty influencer on Douyin (Douyin ID: PgyMa), the Chinese version of TikTok. Renowned brands such as La Mer, Estée Lauder, SK-II, and Darphin have extended their invitations to Ma Shuai, allowing him to experience the latest skincare technologies from around the world and engage in meaningful discussions on skincare issues and solutions for Asian women with the brand's research and development teams and industry experts.
The WCD is the world's largest dermatology conference, representing the latest research and development in skin science. Themed "Dermatology Beyond Borders," the WCD 2023 brings together over 10,000 delegates from more than 180 countries and regions, offering a platform for leading dermatologists, scholars, industry leaders, and international businesses to showcase the latest research and direction in dermatology.
Throughout the six-day event, Ma Shuai shared his experiences and insights from the congress on his social media platforms, providing his followers with up-to-date information on the latest skincare technologies, bridging the gap between the cutting-edge skincare technologies presented at the WCD and ordinary consumers. He also brings the intelligence and strengths of Chinese enterprises and brands in the global dermatology field.
Ma Shuai's invitation to the congress is a testament to his influential role in connecting brands with a vast consumer base. As a pioneer in the beauty sector, Ma Shuai is the first person in China to live stream counters of international cosmetic and beauty brands in department stores and shopping malls. He also led the innovation of "the gift box", a new offering that contains a brand's different products in small packs or bottles, allowing his followers to try almost the entire product range of a brand at the price of one lipstick. His commitment to providing consumers with effective skincare solutions has garnered him a following of 2.35 million high-net-worth individuals on Douyin.
Adding to his innovative approaches, Ma Shuai's unique "Super PPT" live-streaming model has helped brands to establish a solid presence in consumers' minds. Through his live streaming, brands can efficiently reach the core user group on Douyin, expanding their sales radius and driving sales.
Furthermore, the Ma Shuai live-streaming room now has also become a window for many international brands to build brand awareness, establish brand mindshare, and convey brand culture. This May, Ma Shuai was invited to the Cannes Film Festival by the French cosmetics brand JEAN D'ESTREES, where he conducted several live-streaming shows and delivered the brand's core message from where the brand originated to Chinese consumers. During his visit to France, Ma Shuai also visited Sephora's headquarters and the laboratories and manufacturing plant of Clarins and expressed his desire to introduce more Chinese consumers to the charm of French brands through his live-streaming shows.
Looking ahead, Ma Shuai is poised to become an even more influential figure in the global beauty and personal care market. By continuing to recommend high-quality beauty and personal care products to a wide range of consumers, Ma Shuai solidifies his role as a bridge for international beauty brands entering the Chinese market.
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NEW YORK — Dust off your eclipse glasses: It’s only a year until a total solar eclipse sweeps across North America.
On April 8, 2024, the moon will cast its shadow across a stretch of the U.S., Mexico and Canada, plunging millions of people into midday darkness.
It's been less than six years since a total solar eclipse cut across the U.S., from coast to coast. That was on Aug. 21, 2017.
If you miss next year's spectacle, you'll have to wait 20 years until the next one hits the U.S. But that total eclipse will only be visible in Montana and the Dakotas.
Here’s what to know to get ready for the 2024 show:
WHERE CAN I SEE IT?
Next year's eclipse will slice a diagonal line across North America on April 8, which falls on a Monday.
It will start in the Pacific and first reach land over Mexico around 11:07 a.m. local time, NASA predicts. Then, it’ll cross over into Texas and move across parts of the Midwest and Northeast in the afternoon.
All in all, it will hit parts of 13 U.S. states: Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Missouri, Illinois, Kentucky, Indiana, Ohio, Pennsylvania, New York, Vermont, New Hampshire and Maine. Cities in its path include Dallas; Little Rock, Arkansas; Indianapolis; Cleveland and Buffalo, New York.
Parts of Canada — including Quebec and Newfoundland — will also get a glimpse before the eclipse heads out to sea in the early evening.
A total eclipse will be visible within a 115-mile wide swath — the path of totality. Outside that path, you can still see a partial solar eclipse, where the moon takes a bite out of the sun and turns it into a crescent shape.
Total eclipses happen about every 18 months, but a lot of times they cross over remote areas where few people see them.
WHAT HAPPENS DURING AN ECLIPSE?
Solar eclipses occur when the moon passes in between the Earth and the sun, blocking the sun’s light from reaching us.
Even though the moon is about 400 times smaller than the sun, it’s also about 400 times closer to Earth, explained University of Colorado astronomer Doug Duncan. So when the orbits line up just right, the little moon can block out the whole sun. Those who are standing in the right spots will experience totality: when the moon casts its shadow over the landscape.
“In just seconds, you go from bright, bright daylight to like the middle of the night,” said Dr. Debby Brown, who saw her first total eclipse in 2017 with Duncan in Grand Teton National Park in Wyoming.
“The stars are out. All of a sudden, all the animals are quiet,” recalled Brown, of Arlington, Virginia.
During the 2024 eclipse, totality will stretch to around four and a half minutes — almost twice as long as in 2017.
WHAT'S THE BEST SPOT?
To catch the full eclipse experience, planning ahead is key, Duncan said. Weather could be a big factor since the eclipse is coming in the spring, when conditions are unpredictable. That’s why Duncan selected Texas for his eclipse tour next year, where there are better odds of clear skies.
Your choice also depends on what kind of experience you’re looking for, said Bob Baer, who’s coordinating eclipse plans at Southern Illinois University in Carbondale.
Carbondale — in the crossroads of both the 2017 and 2024 eclipse paths — will hold a viewing event at the school's stadium again. It’s a big group experience, Baer said: “The last 20 minutes before totality, the stadium gets as loud as a football game.”
But you can find eclipse events of all different flavors planned along the eclipse path: luxury cruises in Mexico, music festivals in Texas, farm camping in Arkansas, planetarium visits in upstate New York.
“The goal, at the end of the day, is to get as many people outside as possible, looking up during totality,” said Dan Schneiderman, who is helping the Rochester Museum and Science Center plan events. “Hopefully with their close friends and loved ones.”
You’ll want to grab eclipse glasses to see the partial phases before and after totality, Schneiderman added. Looking at the partially covered sun without protection can cause serious eye damage.
Brown and her husband are planning to join Duncan’s eclipse tour in Austin. Her first eclipse experience flew by.
“I’m looking forward to being able to enjoy this even longer,” Brown said. “To be able to just lean into the moment.”
WHAT OTHER ECLIPSES ARE COMING UP?
The U.S. will get some eclipse action ahead of the big event in 2024. There will be an annular eclipse — when the sun isn’t completely covered, but appears like a ring of fire in the sky — later this year, on Oct. 14.
The path of that eclipse will cross from Oregon down through California, Nevada, Utah, Arizona, New Mexico and Texas.
Later this month, there will be a rare hybrid eclipse, which switches between a total and an annular eclipse at different points along its path. But few people will see it. The April 20 eclipse is mostly over the Indian Ocean, and only crosses over a few slivers of Australia and Southeast Asia.
With a 20-year gap until the next total solar eclipse in the U.S., Duncan says it will be worth it to be in the path of totality next year. He’s witnessed 12 total eclipses so far.
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New York’s offense was frozen down the stretch of Game 1, unable to overcome the avalanche of missed shots.
But the one player who was hitting his 3-pointers, Obi Toppin, never left the bench.
“Not at all,” Toppin said when asked if he was surprised about not playing in the final 10 minutes. “No.”
Toppin produced an encouraging performance in his first playoff start Sunday, finishing with 18 points and eight boards as the replacement for the injured Julius Randle. Still, coach Tom Thibodeau subbed out Toppin with 9:38 remaining and left himself open to second-guessing as the Knicks failed to close in a 108-101 defeat.
Instead, the Knicks used Josh Hart (0-for-4 on 3-pointers Sunday) and RJ Barrett (1-for-5) in the forward positions. The Knicks managed just three points during a five-minute stretch in the third quarter, all while Jimmy Butler — who Hart was assigned to guard — was barely moving because of an ankle sprain.
Toppin shot 4-of-11 on treys before getting pulled.
“Just matching up the way they were,” Thibodeau said when asked about not re-inserting Toppin.
Otherwise, Thibodeau was happy with Toppin’s effort.
“I thought he played very well, very well,” the coach said.
With Randle expected to play in Game 2, Toppin’s minutes will likely decrease from his 31 on Sunday.
Randle, who has sprained his ankle twice in the last month, went through a frenzied workout in Sunday’s pregame, working up a sweat with the understanding it would serve as his daily cardio because he wasn’t playing.
“I don’t know how close (he was to playing),” Thibodeau said. “I know he worked out before. I just trust him and the medical staff to make that decision. So plan both ways: a plan with him going and a plan if he didn’t go. So, once they make a decision, that’s it. You live with it and you gotta figure it out. We have more than enough.”
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As fossil fuel emissions continue warming Earth’s atmosphere, the Biden administration is turning to hydrogen as an energy source for vehicles, manufacturing and generating electricity.
It’s offering $8 billion to entice the nation’s industries, engineers and planners to figure out how to produce and deliver clean hydrogen. States and businesses are making final pitches Friday as they compete for a new program that will create regional networks, or “hubs,” of hydrogen producers, consumers and infrastructure. The aim is to accelerate the availability and use of the colorless, odorless gas that already powers some vehicles and trains.
How can enough hydrogen be produced to meet demand — in ways that don’t worsen global warming? And how can it be moved efficiently to where users can get it? Such questions will be tackled by the hubs.
Nearly every state has joined at least one proposed hub and many are working together, hoping to reap the economic development and jobs they would bring. The governors of Arkansas, Louisiana and Oklahoma came up with the “HALO Hydrogen Hub” to compete for funding, for example.
Big fossil fuel companies like Chevron and EQT Corporation, renewable energy developers such as Obsidian, and researchers in university and government labs are involved, too.
But only a select few will receive billions in federal funding. Here are some questions and answers about the initiative:
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Q. What is a hydrogen hub?
A. The bipartisan infrastructure law signed by President Joe Biden last year included $8 billion for a program to establish six to 10 regional “hydrogen hubs” around the nation. A hub is meant to be a network of companies that produce clean hydrogen and of the industries that use it — heavy transportation, for example — and infrastructure such as pipelines and refueling stations. States and companies have teamed up to create hub proposals. Their final applications are due Friday at the U.S. Department of Energy, which is expected to start awarding money later this year.
Q. Why hydrogen?
Hydrogen can be made in ways that yield little if any planet-warming greenhouse gases. The Energy Department says hydrogen, once produced, can generate power in a fuel cell, emitting only water vapor and warm air. The department says the hubs will produce “clean” hydrogen, although its definition includes hydrogen produced with natural gas. Gas companies have talked about mixing hydrogen at low concentrations with methane for delivery to homes and businesses.
Some consider hydrogen “clean” only if made through electrolysis — splitting water molecules using renewable energy sources such as wind and solar power, which also is carbon free, as well as nuclear power. But some oil and gas companies say they can use fossil fuels as feedstocks if they capture the carbon dioxide and keep it out of the atmosphere.
Environmental groups say hydrogen presents its own pollution and climate risks. When emitted into the atmosphere, it boosts volumes of methane and other greenhouse gases, underscoring the need to avoid leaks from hydrogen systems – an issue the hubs should consider, said Nichole Saunders, staff attorney with the Environmental Defense Fund.
Q. Who are the finalists?
The Energy Department asked for detailed plans and received 79. In December, the department encouraged 33 of those with hub proposals to submit a final application, although ones that were discouraged can still apply. The department hasn’t identified the applicants because of sensitive negotiations over where to put the hubs.
The environmental nonprofit Clean Air Task Force has monitored the process and identified 23 finalists on an online map. The Associated Press contacted those groups and received responses from most, confirming that they were encouraged by the DOE to apply by Friday and sharing details of their plans. Among them are energy producers — fossil fuels as well as renewable developers — plus states, universities, national laboratories, utilities and companies that plan to use the hydrogen.
More than 60 public and private entities in the Midwest want a hub in their region, for example. The Midwest Alliance for Clean Hydrogen says it would be an “ideal fit,” partly because many large industrial sectors there, including steel, ammonia and refining, rely on “dirty hydrogen consumption” to fuel their operations.
Q. What are they proposing?
A. At least eight plan to source their hydrogen from fossil fuels and produce it using natural gas, in keeping with a provision in the law that at least two hubs should be in areas with the nation’s most abundant gas supplies.
The Appalachian Regional Clean Hydrogen Hub is a partnership involving the state of West Virginia and EQT, the nation’s largest natural gas producer, among others. They say their region has enormous gas resources and could produce hydrogen from methane using heat, steam and pressure while capturing the carbon dioxide it would generate.
At least eight other proposals would generate hydrogen from water through electrolysis, primarily using renewable sources such as wind and solar, although some would power the process with nuclear energy. They are concentrated in coastal and Upper Midwestern states. California has a renewables-only plan to use hydrogen to decarbonize transportation, ports and power plants, with its Alliance for Renewable Clean Hydrogen Energy Systems. Washington and Oregon also want to use renewables to produce hydrogen to use for heavy-duty transportation, aviation, maritime and agriculture. The Pacific Northwest Hydrogen Association says it’s planning projects in those two states, plus Montana.
The Great Lakes Clean Hydrogen Coalition would produce hydrogen at the Davis-Besse Nuclear Power Station in Oak Harbor, Ohio, through electrolysis and transport it by pipeline and truck for the region’s steelmaking, aviation and glass manufacturing industries.
Some hubs would use both natural gas with carbon capture techniques and renewables, like the HyVelocity proposal in the Gulf region. That hub includes Chevron, Air Liquide, University of Texas, GTI Energy and the Center for Houston’s Future. They say a hub makes sense there because the Texas Gulf Coast already produces 3.5 million metric tons of hydrogen annually, or one-third of all U.S. hydrogen production.
Q. Why is this important?
The United States can’t meet its climate goals relying on a vast buildout of renewables and electrification alone, said Emily Kent, the U.S. director for zero-carbon fuels at the Clean Air Task Force.
But clean hydrogen plays an important role in decarbonizing sectors of the economy that are nearly impossible to electrify, she added. That includes long-haul trucking, marine shipping and aviation, heavy industries including iron and steelmaking, and the existing production and use of hydrogen.
Yet, the United States makes very little hydrogen. Currently it’s produced using natural gas to be used for refining petroleum and producing ammonia for fertilizer.
Joseph Majkut, at the Center for Strategic and International Studies think tank, said the hubs, along with the tax credits offered for hydrogen production, are the way the U.S. is going to commit significant public spending to jumpstart the industry.
The country wants to make the electric grid carbon-free by 2035, and reach net zero economy-wide by 2050 so the greenhouse gases produced are no more than the amount removed from the atmosphere. The U.S. Department of Energy says hydrogen has great potential for providing power and heat.
“We’ve been producing and using hydrogen for a long time,” Kent said. “We have not been producing it in these ways, with these technologies, and we have not been using it in a lot of these sectors.”
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KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — In a cramped municipal building in a residential area of the Ukrainian capital, a group of people take turns training to shoot using a replica of a machine gun with the help of a weapons training simulator relying on virtual reality.
The nearly 20 participants — all of them civilians and most of them women — have never held a weapon before.
With Russia’s war on Ukraine now in its 17th month, the Kyiv City Administration has opened up training for civilians who want to learn survival skills, including how to shoot, provide first aid and recognize land mines. These and other skills could be used in a hostile environment provoked by missile strikes and other man-made disasters.
In a dark room with tightly closed blinds, the unreal poof-poof sounds of the replica weapons are heard. People enthusiastically ask the instructors how to hold their weapons properly and ask to try one more time.
“I am more than 45 years old. As soon as the opportunity arose, I decided that I needed to refresh some skills and learn something new,” said Kyiv resident Lada Bondarenko. She was especially impressed by the instructor’s lecture on possible land mine threats.
It was a reminder that the Kyiv region, although not currently on the front lines of the war, is still at major risk because of mines left behind by the Russians who briefly occupied areas on the outskirts of the capital in the early days of the war.
While the fighting on the front lines is now largely in stalemate, indiscriminate Russian missile attacks continue to hit residential areas, wreaking havoc and causing almost daily casualties across the country.
Several days after the registration on the city’s website was opened, more than 2,000 people had signed up for the training, around 70% of them women, said the deputy director for Kyiv’s municipal security, Mykhailo Shcherbyna.
“The main goal is for people to learn how to survive and how to respond to these military threats that exist,” he explained.
According to Shcherbyna, by educating people, local authorities try to prevent more casualties in the future. “The war continues, and we don’t know what the next threats will be.”
In his opinion, one of the reasons why most of those who signed up for the training are women is because a large number of men are already at the front. Also, many women come so that these skills will help them protect not only themselves but their children.
But men, too, attend with the protection of their children in mind.
“I came to be able to explain to my children that there are mines that can tear off arms, legs and take life,” said Vitalii Sumin, aged 38.
His house is located in nearby Irpin, an area in the northwestern outskirts of the capital where fierce battles took place last spring. When the Russians retreated last March, many land mines were left in the area, which now could be deadly dangerous, hidden in the grass.
Vitalii’s wife couldn’t attend the training in person, so he transmitted it online while she stayed at home with their 2-year-old child. Next time, he plans to bring the whole family to the training, especially his 13-year-old, he said.
According to the Ministry of Internal Affairs, around 174,000 square miles (451,000 square kilometers) in Ukraine are potentially contaminated with mines, about the size of the U.S. state of Florida.
On Tuesday, local authorities held the first such training for civilians. Previously, they mostly trained people who worked in municipal services. In the early days of the war, they taught people basic skills so they could start fighting immediately.
According to Shcherbyna, the deputy chief of municipal security, last year they taught about 15,000 people, and approximately 3,000 of them joined the army.
Instructor Yevhen Naumov said that Russia’s invasion showed that the threat from Ukraine’s biggest neighbor would not disappear easily. In his opinion, by attending this training, people were preparing for the possibility that this war could last for a long time.
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Associated Press writer Illia Novikov contributed to this report.
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The Operator/Broker Relationship Experiencing Necessary Change
LOS ANGELES, May 23, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Private aviation needs a digital revolution if operators and brokers want to respond to rising demand, according to the CEO of AeroBid, a real-time bidding platform that is transforming the industry.
Zaher Deir, CEO and founder of AeroBid, says that a lack of digital innovation is holding back the private aviation industry. Using data and instant communications, AeroBid brings a fast, transparent, and convenient way for brokers to request charters for their clients, and for operators to receive and bid on live flight requests.
"As demand for private flights increases, the industry must revolutionize — and the answer to its most pressing challenges is digital," according to Deir. "Much like other sectors, private aviation has taken steps to digitize in recent years, but it hasn't been enough to shake up the industry and deliver what brokers and operators need to thrive in an evolving digital world."
"Empty legs" remain a lost opportunity, while the flight request and bidding processes remain slow, despite the introduction of online portals to request and bid for flights. If anything, the early stages of private aviation's 'online revolution' has created more problems than it solves (such as the price transparency challenge that surrounds many online bids for charters).
So how can the industry further embrace and utilize online processes to overcome its most urgent challenges – and enjoy the digital revolution that this growing industry deserves?
Slow, manual flight request processes
Online platforms have not lived up to expectations, particularly when it comes to speed. Up until now, brokers have faced a choice between the traditional method of manually calling their network of trusted operators or requesting flights on a static online bidding platform – which often results in brokers resorting to manual calling anyway, due to a lack of real-time information and bidding processes.
AeroBid addresses this by allowing operators to bid in real time, anonymously, on detailed flight requests. The broker then chooses the most valuable quotations for their client.
Operators overwhelmed with requests
As demand increases, operators are finding themselves inundated with flight requests, many of which aren't relevant or useful to them. Current digital platforms that distribute requests from brokers can result in thousands of flight requests in a single day being received by operators, generating masses of admin that makes it harder and more time-consuming to filter out the best opportunities.
Yet data should be simplifying workflow for operators, not complicating it, allowing operators to identify the most relevant and lucrative flight requests based on specific information. AeroBid's data-driven approach enables operators to take control of incoming requests: they can view full flight details, search by key information like location or aircraft, and choose which requests to bid for. They can also choose to receive notifications when requests are posted with key criteria, automating what can otherwise be a laborious selection process.
Sustainability and the 'empty leg' issue
"Empty legs" are a continual issue in private aviation, and it's anticipated that a majority of private aircraft journeys don't carry any passengers. It's a wasted opportunity for operators, who could monetize 'empty legs' at a fraction of the cost of their primary charters, benefiting brokers (and their clients). If the industry could regularly harness even a percentage of "empty legs," it could, over time, create more affordable private charter fees, as operators use both their outbound and return journeys.
Most importantly, it could be a vital step towards greater sustainability. If a plane that would be empty could carry passengers who would otherwise have booked another flight, less return flights would be needed to accommodate a greater number of passengers.
Dehr comments: "I would say that around 30-50% of the private flights which operate now are empty, either because the aircraft is going to pick up passengers or is returning to its home base after dropping passengers off. No one is making great use of those 'empty legs.' It would be impossible to fill 100% of those flights, but with digital platforms and data, as we use at AeroBid, it's certainly possible to use 80% to 85% of them, and that would represent an enormous leap in efficiency and sustainability."
Supply and demand
Increasing demand for private air travel has led to a boom in private jet ownership, which – combined with supply chain issues in aircraft production – has decreased the availability of aircraft. With private flight requests rising, and aircraft supply stagnating, operators and brokers face the reality of demand that they cannot fulfill.
Data can ease this pressure on the industry, not by providing more planes or flights, but by maximizing the efficiency of existing inventory. The "empty leg" problem above is one manifestation of the issue — when demand outstrips supply, empty flights are a squandered opportunity. Online platforms need to align the supply and demand sides of private aviation more intelligently, so that operators don't miss the opportunities to fulfill demand, and more smoothly, so that the bidding process is quicker and more accurate, and more flights get booked and fulfilled in a shorter space of time.
To find out more about AeroBid and how it's set to transform the business aviation industry, visit their website or call +441865819991.
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Former President Trump is eying a “spectacular” yearlong celebration of the country’s 250th birthday from 2025 into 2026 if he returns to the White House.
Trump’s campaign said in a Wednesday release that Trump plans to convene a White House task force called “Salute to America 250” to coordinate with state and local governments to hold semiquincentennial festivities across the United States from Memorial Day 2025 to July 4, 2026.
“Three years from now, the United States will celebrate the biggest and most important milestone in our country’s history — 250 years of American Independence,” Trump said. “That’s why as a nation, we should be preparing for the most spectacular birthday party. We want to make it the best of all time.”
The release states the administration would work with all 50 state governors to create a yearlong “Great American State Fair” with pavilions from all states, with the fair being held in Iowa on its state fairgrounds.
Trump also plans to host sports contests for high school athletes to “allow young Americans from every state to show off the best of American skill, sportsmanship, and competitive spirit” and invite leaders and citizens of other countries to visit the U.S. in honor of the occasion.
“America’s tourist industry should get ready because we’re going to have a lot of people coming. It will be a record year,” he said.
Trump said he will reissue an executive order on his first day in office to create a “National Garden of American Heroes” and commission artists to create the first 100 statues to be included in the garden in honor of the “greatest Americans of all time.”
He announced during a visit to Mount Rushmore in July 2020 he was issuing an executive order to create the garden in honor of various notable Americans throughout history. President Biden revoked the order in May 2021.
Some historians raised questions about the choices Trump called for including in the garden, which was set to include several notable Republican figures but no Democratic presidents and no Native American, Latino or Hispanic figures.
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Where goes Queen Elizabeth II, there — inevitably — go each of us and all those we love.
Because she reigned and lived for so long, seemingly immutable and immortal, the death of the British monarch after 70 years on the throne and 96 years of extraordinary life was a reminder, in Britain and beyond, that mortality and the march of time are inexorable, waiting for neither man nor woman, even a royal.
That kernel of wisdom from Elizabeth's passing, the last of many she dispensed during her lifetime, is uncomfortable, even difficult, for the living. The reality of death — the queen's being, by extension, a glimpse at the eventuality of their own — is part of the reason why some Britons mourning the only monarch most have known are feeling a complex soup of emotions.
Some have called bereavement counselors for solace and said her departure has rekindled grief for others they loved and lost. And Britons acknowledge that they sometimes struggle with the emotions of loss. “We don’t necessarily do grief and bereavement that well,” says Lucy Selman, a professor of palliative and end-of-life care at Bristol University.
British bereavement experts are hoping, however, that the queen's death and its manner — at home, with family, in her beloved Balmoral Castle — might also spur a national conversation about the sometimes awkward relationship that Britons have with dying. In the process, the experts hope, it might prompt them to better prepare for the inevitable.
“If we are going to die in a way that we hope is peaceful, comfortable, and satisfying for us, we have got to do what the queen did: Recognize that it is going to happen at some point and put some plans in place for what we want and what we don’t want to happen," says Kathryn Mannix, author of “With the End in Mind: How to Live and Die Well."
Mannix has witnessed thousands of deaths in her 30-year career as a palliative care physician. She says it became clear in the last two years of Elizabeth's life that she was dying. She recognized familiar patterns — in the slowdown of the habitually frenetic queen's schedule and the preparations she made.
In her final months, Elizabeth made it known that when now-King Charles III succeeded her, she wanted his wife, Camilla, to be known as “Queen Consort.” And she lingered to see her grandson, Prince William, and his wife, Kate, relocate their family from central London to a royal cottage in Windsor.
One of her very last actions as queen was to ask Conservative Party leader Liz Truss to become her 15th and, as it turned out, last prime minister. That audience was last Tuesday, Sept. 6. It was the first time in Elizabeth's reign that she'd been away from her official London residence, Buckingham Palace, for a prime ministerial appointment. Instead, she stayed in Balmoral, her Scottish vacation home, and Truss traveled to her.
Duty done, the queen died two days later. Mannix was reminded of other deaths she encountered in her medical career, of people who clung to life “to hear the news that a baby has been born or an exam has been passed” and who then relaxed “very quickly into dying.”
“There is nothing at all disrespectful about recognizing that even our monarchs are mortal and that what happens at the very ends of people’s lives is a recognizable pattern," Mannix says. “We perhaps can use this as an occasion to start to think about knowing the pattern, being able to recognize the pattern, being able to talk to each other about the pattern — not being afraid of it."
Described by the government as “a period of time for reflection,” the 10 days of national mourning decreed for Elizabeth's passing are also, unavoidably, giving dying, loss and bereavement starring roles in the wall-to-wall media coverage of the queen's life and times.
Bereavement experts say the rituals of communal grieving and the mourning period — practically an age in the swipe-and-tap era of short attention spans — are an exceptional and important opportunity for Britons to adjust to the loss of a queen and the gaining of a king, and to process the emotions and anxiety that enormous change sometimes brings.
For young people, “this might be first time that they learn about the finality of life and what that means,” says psychologist Bianca Neumann, the head of bereavement at Sue Ryder, a British charity that offers support through terminal illness and loss.
“We never really look at the end of life like that, unless we have to,” she says. “It would be nice as a nation if those conversations could become more mainstream.”
Psychotherapist Julia Samuel, who was a close friend of the late Princess Diana, is urging Britons to pause and digest their loss. Posting on Instagram, she said that "if we just keep going and doing what we normally do, our brain isn’t given the information to let us know that something very big has happened.”
“The task of mourning is to adjust to the reality of a death," she says. “To do that, we need to let our brain kind of slow down.”
To be fair, British conversations about death and loss have taken place for centuries. In “Hamlet,” Shakespeare had his prince muse famously about the human condition, clutching the skull of Yorick, a court jester.
“Alas, poor Yorick! I knew him,” Hamlet mourns. “Where be your gibes now? Your gambols? Your songs?”
Britons also surprised themselves and the world, casting off their reputation as a nation of stiff upper lips, with a deluge of public tears over the death of Princess Diana in 1997.
“The pendulum went from the one side to the other,” says Adrian Furnham, a London-based professor of organizational psychology at the Norwegian Business School and author of "Psychology 101: The 101 Ideas, Concepts and Theories that Have Shaped Our World.”
“It’s now much more acceptable, and indeed a lot more healthy, to ‘let it out,’” he says. “That has changed in this country, because there was a time when that was distinctly a sign of weakness.”
Still, Britons concede that they could do better in helping others and themselves through bereavement. Sue Ryder last year launched a “Grief Kind” campaign, to help people find words when those around them lose loved ones.
Selman is a founding director of the “Good Grief Festival,” started during the COVID-19 pandemic to break taboos around dying. She hopes mourning for the queen will produce “a bit more awareness and an ongoing discussion about bereavement and loss and our social attitudes towards it.”
“There’s a conversation to be had about what a good death is," she says. “And what we can do to try and ensure that we have the death that we want.”
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Which bidet attachment is best?
For most of us, getting a good clean after a bathroom trip is harder than it should be, and using more toilet paper often causes rashes or even clogged pipes. A bidet is the perfect solution, offering a sanitary clean that saves you time, toilet paper and calls to the plumber. However, many homes in North America aren’t equipped with the proper plumbing to accommodate a freestanding bidet. A bidet attachment provides all the benefits of a bidet by simply hooking on to your existing toilet. For a straightforward and high-quality attachment, consider this one from Samodra.
What to know before you buy a bidet attachment
Bidet attachment basics: what is it and how does it work?
Bidet attachments connect to both your toilet’s plumbing and your toilet seat. While there are a variety of bidet attachments with different features, they all have a control panel and a spray nozzle. The spray nozzle cleans your tush after you finish your business, and the control panel allows you to adjust the spray with whatever settings your particular seat has.
Benefits of using a bidet
A bidet attachment is a relatively inexpensive upgrade to your bathroom that provides a variety of benefits, including:
- A more hygienic bathroom experience so you leave feeling clean
- Less need for toilet paper and flushable wipes, which means less money on those products and less waste. Most bidet users only use a square of toilet paper for drying.
- Reduced risk of clogged pipes, due to less dependence on toilet paper.
- Ease-of-use for children, elderly individuals and those with mobility needs.
Who will be using it?
Before you pick out a bidet attachment, it can be helpful to consider who will be using it. Is this going in a master bathroom where only you and your spouse will use it? Then you may not have to worry about how user-friendly the controls are. If you have a crowded house or host parties frequently, be aware that all types of people will need to use the bidet attachment without much explanation. If you have children or elderly folks in your home, consider how easy to use the controls are and whether there is any text that might be hard to read.
What to look for in a quality bidet attachment
Adjustable water temperature and pressure
Most bidet attachments allow you to adjust the water pressure of the spray that does the cleaning, and we recommend you start on the lowest setting to get the hang of it. But some bidet attachments also allow you to adjust the temperature of the water being sprayed, which can be a much-appreciated way to avoid a chilly spritz of cold water on your backside. Models with adjustable temperatures can be harder to install, so keep this in mind as well.
Front cleaning settings
Many bidet attachments have two nozzles, one for front cleaning and one for rear cleaning. While anyone can benefit from front-cleaning nozzles, this feature is particularly helpful for people who experience menstruation, as it can make cleanup much easier. Additionally, many pregnant individuals and those who have recently given birth can have a hard time cleaning those hard-to-reach areas, and a well-aimed stream from the bidet can save a lot of effort.
Self-cleaning nozzle
Look for a bidet with a self-cleaning feature. These models will spray water downward to clean the nozzle itself with each use. This way, any water or debris that has splashed back onto the spray nozzle gets cleaned without your labor. Self-retracting nozzles are the most hygienic.
How much you can expect to spend on a bidet attachment
For less than $100, you’ll find straightforward bidet attachments that may have multiple settings but don’t have fancy features or temperature control; these models are more than sufficient for most users. For around $300-$500 you’ll probably get something that has some high-end features but not as many as those closer to $1000, where you’ll be getting the most luxurious experience available.
Bidet attachment FAQ
Is it hard to install a bidet attachment?
A. This depends largely on how complex your bidet attachment is, as well as your bathroom’s configuration. Models that have a warm water setting are more complicated to install than single temperature models.
Is a bidet attachment safe to use?
A. Bidet attachments are completely safe to use. The easiest way to avoid discomfort when getting accustomed to your bidet attachment is to start on the lowest setting, both for temperature and water pressure, and gradually work your way to higher settings.
What’s the best bidet attachment to buy?
Top bidet attachment
What you need to know: This high-quality cold water bidet attachment features easy-to-use controls and multiple settings for anyone’s needs.
What you’ll love: Rather than just a dial, this model has a dial and buttons, allowing you to know exactly what you’re adjusting. It features front and rear cleaning settings, so you can clean your entire nether region in one go. The dial allows you to adjust the intensity of the spray for your cleanliness and comfort. This model also has a sleek and attractive black controller.
What you should consider: It doesn’t have temperature control.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Top bidet attachment for the money
Luxe Bidet Neo 120 Mechanical Toilet Attachment
What you need to know: This budget-friendly unit features easy-to-use controls and a retractable, self-cleaning nozzle without the use of electricity.
What you’ll love: With easy install and a variety of settings, this non-electric model will save energy and money while still offering all the key features you want in a standard bidet. Plus, the controls are easy to see and use for every member of your household.
What you should consider: This doesn’t have a front cleaning option, and some users experienced occasional leaking.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Luxury pick
Kohler C3 Toilet Seat Bidet Attachment
What you need to know: This premium seat attachment has all the bells and whistles you could dream of and a sleek appearance for the ultimate spa-like experience.
What you’ll love: This seat attachment offers both adjustable heated water and an adjustable heated seat for extra comfort, as well as an LED nightlight in the bowl, oscillating and pulsing sprays, and front and rear washes. Furthermore, it offers programmable user profiles, so you can set your favorite settings for an automatic, customized experience with the touch of a button.
What you should consider: This model is very expensive, considering there are freestanding bidets for similar prices on the market.
Where to buy: Sold by Wayfair
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PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN/NEXSTAR) – A man who admitted to throwing a substantial amount of cash from his car window told Oregon State Troopers he wanted to “gift the money” to others, police said.
Troopers with the Oregon State Police (OSP) responded to a portion of Interstate 5 in Eugene on Tuesday around 7:30 p.m. after receiving calls that motorists were stopped and gathering cash that had been “floating” on the side of the road, OSP said in a statement provided to Nexstar.
They later learned that a driver named Colin Davis McCarthy, 38, was responsible for dispensing the cash — reportedly in $100-bill denominations — along the interstate.
“McCarthy told Troopers he wanted to gift the money, which he estimated at $200,000, however there wasn’t really a way to confirm how much money was ‘gifted,’” the OSP said.
Police say McCarthy agreed to stop dispensing cash along the street to prevent further traffic backups or accidents.
The OSP added that troopers were unable to find any remaining cash along the road during both nighttime and daytime patrols (“Motorists did a thorough job of gathering the loose money,” they said) and cautioned drivers to refrain from trying to find any themselves.
“OSP is urging the public to avoid the temptation to go looking for money along the highway. These searches create a hazardous condition and put both the searchers and motorists at risk,” the OSP wrote.
McCarthy has not been charged with anything “at this time,” police said.
Police told local outlet KEZI, however, that they had been in contact with one of the driver’s family members, and this person claimed the money was not all his but came from a shared account. The family had also reportedly asked that anyone in possession of the cash take it to the Oregon State Police to be returned. | https://www.kron4.com/news/national/driver-throws-thousands-in-100-bills-from-car-window-along-oregon-interstate/ | 2023-04-14 18:37:02 | 0 | https://www.kron4.com/news/national/driver-throws-thousands-in-100-bills-from-car-window-along-oregon-interstate/ |
Cattle mutilations stump law enforcement, ranchers: 'The greatest unsolved serial crime spree in history'
The latest 'Tucker Carlson Originals' is available to stream now on Fox Nation
Fox News has obtained shocking exclusive videos of cattle mutilation scenes from the San Luis valley in southern Colorado.
"It’s the greatest unsolved crime spree in history," says author Chris O’Brien, who recorded the videos. He wrote about his findings in his book, Stalking the Herd: Unraveling the Cattle Mutilation Mystery.
The videos depict the grizzly nature of more than a dozen cattle mutilations. Mutilations differ from typical livestock deaths because the carcasses are found with body parts removed in an unusual fashion.
The never-seen-before footage is featured in the latest episode of Tucker Carlson Originals, which is available now on Fox Nation.
BEARDED BUTCHER ATTRIBUTES CATTLE MUTILATION TO 'EXTRATERRESTRIAL ACTIVITY'
The San Luis cases are just a handful of more than 10,000 mutilations that have stumped ranchers and investigators across the United States for decades.
Just this month, ranchers in Delta Junction, Alaska reportedly found the remains of a cow that was missing its udder, eyes, and reproductive organs.
In 2019, cowboys at the Silvies Valley Ranch in eastern Oregon found five bulls mutilated in a remote stretch of forest.
"There was no forensic evidence of any kind left at the scene," according to Colby Marshall, vice president of the ranch at the time of the mutilations. Marshall says the bulls were missing their blood and reproductive organs when they were found.
"Each one of those bulls would have produced 20 calves a year for probably the next 5 or 6 years. Their overall production value was in the hundreds of thousands of dollars," he said.
The ranch offered a $25,000 reward for information that would lead to an arrest. They got no credible leads.
"I would have never thought this would be possible, that you could basically kill five bulls without any evidence," Marshall says.
OREGON COW MUTILATIONS SPARK CONSPIRACY THEORIES: 'A LOT OF PEOPLE LEAN TOWARD THE ALIENS'
At least eight other cattle were reported mutilated in Oregon since the Silvies Valley Ranch cases. No culprit has been identified.
"The ones I’ve been involved in, we haven’t solved any of them," says Sergeant Tom Roark of the Lake County, Oregon Sheriff’s Department. "There was no evidence, no clues of a suspect."
Ranchers have reported mutilations for centuries, but the cases peaked in the United States in the 1970s.
"Investigators kind of agree there were upwards of a thousand cases just in Colorado alone," O’Brien says.
As the episode explores, In 1975, The Denver Post reported that the U.S. Bureau of Land Management canceled aerial land surveys in the area because officials "are simply afraid their helicopters might be shot down by ranchers and others frightened by cattle deaths."
On three separate occasions, sitting United States senators including Harrison Schmidt (R-NM), an astronaut who walked on the moon, called on the FBI to investigate the mutilations.
"Either we’ve got a UFO situation or we’ve got a massive, massive conspiracy which is enormously well funded," he told a local paper at the time.
ABDUCTIONS, UFOS AND CONSPIRACIES: NEW FOX NATION SERIES EXAMINES PEOPLE, PLACES CONNECTED TO ALIENS
Declassified FBI documents show that in one investigation, the bureau referred the case to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife service, which blamed "small mammals such as foxes and opossums," but didn’t explain how predators or scavengers were able to make precise incisions.
In other instances, they claimed they didn't have jurisdiction in the matter.
Other investigators drew different conclusions. A New Mexico state trooper named Gabe Valdez who conducted multiple investigations concluded that "these mutilations are the work of the U.S. government."
Others have suggested that the mutilations have been caused by cults, ranchers, and even UFOs.
"I can poke holes in any theory that’s trying to explain the cattle mutilation mystery," says O’Brien. "It’s really difficult soundbite material."
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Sunshine greeted Memorial Day participants in Gaylord
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GAYLORD — The Memorial Day Parade in Gaylord began Monday morning as a 20’x30’ American flag was carried down Main Street.
Over 100 attended a Memorial Day ceremony in front of the Otsego County War Memorial on the corner of Main Street and South Court Avenue after the parade. The program included guest speaker U.S. Navy Retired Senior Chief Ryan Sanderson and wreath presentations by numerous organizations.
The Ralph Holewinski VFW Post 1518 helped to placed 1,750 American flags on the graves of veterans in 12 local cemeteries to acknowledge their sacrifices. VFW officials encourage residents to visit a cemetery and say a prayer of thanks at the grave of a veteran to pay them respect and honor. | https://www.petoskeynews.com/story/news/local/gaylord/2023/05/31/sunshine-greeted-memorial-day-participants-in-gaylord/70269259007/ | 2023-05-31 20:50:30 | 1 | https://www.petoskeynews.com/story/news/local/gaylord/2023/05/31/sunshine-greeted-memorial-day-participants-in-gaylord/70269259007/ |
Marcus Bragg, Raffael Marty, John Spiliotis deepen VC firm's bench of distinguished advisors supporting portfolio company growth
SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Ballistic Ventures, the venture capital firm dedicated exclusively to funding and incubating entrepreneurs and innovations in cybersecurity, today announced it added three go-to-market (GTM) experts, Marcus Bragg, Raffael Marty and John Spiliotis, as advisors. They join fellow Ballistic advisors as cybersecurity leaders who are guiding the firm's portfolio companies in their growth.
"With Marcus, Raffy and John's track records and expertise in GTM for cybersecurity, our portfolio companies gain access to expert advisory support – for all types of sales strategies, across all stages of their growth. From top-down models and PLG, to channel and MSSP programs – these advisors have seen and driven it all," said Barmak Meftah, General Partner of Ballistic Ventures. "We're excited to have our GTM advisors join Ballistic, and we'll continue to tap our networks for cybersecurity leaders who want to work together to make our portfolio companies successful and secure our digital world."
Marcus Bragg has more than 20 years of leadership experience in customer-focused GTM design, talent management, sales, marketing and customer success. He is currently Chief Operating Officer of Netlify. Previously, Bragg served as Chief Operating Office of AlienVault, seeing the company through its successful acquisition by AT&T. He also served as SVP of worldwide sales and customer success at Zendesk, where he helped grow the company from $70M to $300M in revenue and through one of 2014's most successful IPOs.
Raffael Marty has worked in all areas of cybersecurity across research, engineering, investing, advising and corporate strategy. Currently, he is EVP and General Manager of Cybersecurity Management at ConnectWise, responsible for all aspects of the cybersecurity business, and is an industry expert on managed security service providers (MSSP). Previously, he was head of research and intelligence at Forcepoint. At Sophos, he ran security analytics and oversaw the big data strategy, which he helped pioneer as the founder of analytics companies PixlCloud and Loggly. Additionally, Marty held key roles at IBM Research, ArcSight and Splunk.
John Spiliotis has over 35 years of technology sales operating leadership experience, most recently as an independent-sales and GTM advisor to venture-backed cybersecurity companies. Previously, he spearheaded much of Palo Alto Networks' hyper-growth and was responsible for driving all of its direct and indirect sales in the Americas ($1.8B or 70% of all sales). Before Palo Alto Networks, he was VP of Avaya's global channel organization and led GTM strategy. He has also held senior-level positions at Cisco, Extreme Networks and Redback Networks (acquired by Ericsson). Spiliotis currently serves on the boards at NetSPI, Reliaquest and Theatro.
For more information on the Ballistic team and its advisors, visit ballisticventures.com/team.
Ballistic Ventures is a venture capital firm solely dedicated to early-stage cybersecurity and cyber-related companies. The partners have spent their entire careers defending against every cyber threat conceivable. Members of the firm have founded, operated and funded over 90 successful cybersecurity firms – including Abnormal Security, AlienVault, Arbitrum (Offchain Labs), ArcSight, Arkose Labs, Fortify, Interos, ISS, Mandiant and Shape Security – led over 10,000 security professionals globally, and have 40+ years of experience in venture capital. The Ballistic portfolio includes Alethea, ArmorCode, Concentric AI, Nudge Security, Oligo Security, Pangea, Perygee, Talon Cyber Security and Veza. Our experience provides entrepreneurs impactful support from people focused on the same mission. Our networks and relationships open doors for our founders. Learn more at ballisticventures.com.
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Retrospective study in metastatic uveal melanoma patients with liver dominant disease shows an objective response rate of 59.4% and a disease control rate of 89.1%.
The study finds that achieving complete response, partial response, or stable disease is associated with improved survival.
NEW YORK, Aug. 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Delcath Systems, Inc. (Nasdaq: DCTH), an interventional oncology company focused on the treatment of primary and metastatic cancers of the liver, announced the publication of a retrospective analysis of patients who underwent a percutaneous hepatic perfusion procedure (PHP) with CHEMOSAT® at three European centers, one in the Netherlands and two in Germany, between February 2014 and December 2019. The study involved 101 patients who completed a minimum of one PHP procedure for the treatment of unresectable uveal melanoma (UM) liver metastases.
The study, Predictive Parameters in Patients Undergoing Percutaneous Hepatic Perfusion with Melphalan for Unresectable Liver Metastases from Uveal Melanoma: A Retrospective Pooled Analysis, by Dr. T. M. L. Tong, et al,, included a total of 212 PHP procedures for the 101 patients included in the study. Of the 101 patients, 66 received PHP as first line treatment and 33 had received prior therapy (status of 2 patients was unknown). Approximately 50% of patients had greater than 9 metastases. Seventy-seven patients underwent at least two procedures and 25 patients received more than two PHP procedures. After a median follow-up time of 15 months, a complete response (CR) was reported in five (5.0%) patients; partial response (PR) in 55 (54.5%), and stable disease (SD) in 30 (29.7%), resulting in an objective response rate (ORR) of 59.4% and a disease control rate (DCR) of 89.1%.
The median progression-free survival (PFS), liver progression-free survival (LPFS), and overall survival (OS) were 9.0 months (95% CI 7.7 -10.3); 11.0 months (95% CI 9.0 – 13.0); and 20.0 months (95% CI 13.7 – 26.3), respectively. Twelve patients who were lost to follow-up were censored in the survival analyses. The study also found statistically significant differences in median PFS, median LPFS, and OS between patients who had CR, PR, or SD; and patients with progressive disease (PD). For example, for patients with CR or PR the median OS was 27 months (95% CI 17.5 – 36.5); for patients with SD the median OS was 21 months (95% CI 11.2 – 30.8); and 8 months (95% CI 5.7 - 10.3) for patients with PD.
Although the study did not find a statistically significant difference in either median PFS and LPFS for patients treated with two or more PHP procedures compared to patients treated with one PHP procedures, the study did find a statistically significant difference in OS (20 months vs. 8 months) for patients who had two or more PHP procedures compared to patients who were treated with one PHP procedure.
The safety analysis was conducted on the first treatment cycle (183 PHP procedures). The most common adverse events were hematological toxicities which were grade 1/2 and self- limiting in the majority of patients and consistent with previous reports on PHP. Other adverse events were thromboembolic in nature. The mortality rate was 1.1% within 30 days after PHP.
"Delcath welcomes this publication and believes its results provide healthcare professionals with further evidence of Chemosat's utility in patients suffering from metastatic uveal melanoma," said Johnny John, MD, Delcath's Senior Vice President of Clinical Operations and Medical Affairs. "We look forward to resubmitting the NDA for Hepzato Kit, the combination of the Chemosat device packaged with melphalan, to FDA by the end of the third quarter."
About Delcath Systems, Inc.
Delcath Systems, Inc. is an interventional oncology company focused on the treatment of primary and metastatic liver cancers. The company's proprietary percutaneous hepatic perfusion (PHP) system is designed to administer high-dose chemotherapy to the liver while controlling systemic exposure and associated side effects. In the United States, the PHP system is being developed under the tradename HEPZATO KIT (melphalan hydrochloride for injection/hepatic delivery system), or HEPZATO, for the treatment of patients with unresectable hepatic-dominant metastatic ocular melanoma (mOM), also known as metastatic uveal melanoma (mUM) and is considered a combination drug and device product regulated by the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
In Europe, the PHP system is now regulated as a Class lll medical device and is approved for sale under the trade name CHEMOSAT Hepatic Delivery System for Melphalan, or CHEMOSAT, where it has been used at major medical centers to treat a wide range of cancers of the liver.
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SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — The California Supreme Court on Wednesday left intact a ruling that allows customers to sue Amazon.com for failing to warn buyers that some products it sells may contain hazardous substances such as mercury.
The court denied a request by Amazon's lawyers to review a lower court ruling that said Amazon violated the state's Proposition 65, which requires companies to warn consumers about products they make or sell that contain chemicals known to cause cancer, reproductive harm or birth defects.
The case involved a lawsuit filed in Alameda County that said the online retail giant knowingly allowed skin-lightening creams to be sold on its website for years despite being aware of concerns about toxic mercury levels in such creams.
Mercury can harm pregnant women and their fetuses. The suit alleged that some of the products produced by third parties but sold on Amazon contained mercury levels that were thousands of times the U.S. federal legal limit.
Amazon didn’t immediately comment on the Supreme Court’s action, which allows the previous court ruling to be used as precedent in state courts.
However, California has such a large market share that any actions Amazon takes to comply with Proposition 65 could have a much wider impact on consumers, said Rachel Doughty, a plaintiff's attorney in the suit.
“That could look like removal of products containing carcinogens or reproductive toxins from Amazon’s site, or Amazon taking measures to ensure that a warning is provided ... so consumers can take steps to avoid exposure to such chemicals,” Doughty said in an email.
The lawsuit was dismissed in 2019 by a judge who found Amazon was protected by a section of the federal Communications Decency Act that shields websites from liability for content posted by other parties.
In March, however, a state appeals court said Amazon doesn't merely act as a place for retailers to list their available merchandise but actively stores, sells and ships them.
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Tim Gorichanaz, Drexel University
(THE CONVERSATION) My first Apple laptop felt like a piece of magic made just for me – almost a part of myself. The rounded corners, the lively shading, the delightful animations. I had been using Windows my whole life, starting on my family’s IBM 386, and I never thought using a computer could be so fun.
Indeed, Apple co-founder Steve Jobs said that computers were like bicycles for the mind, extending your possibilities and helping you do things not only more efficiently but also more beautifully. Some technologies seem to unlock your humanity and make you feel inspired and alive.
But not all technologies are like this. Sometimes devices do not work reliably or as expected. Often you have to change to conform to the limitations of a system, as when you need to speak differently so a digital voice assistant can understand you. And some platforms bring out the worst in people. Think of anonymous flame wars.
As a researcher who studies technology, design and ethics, I believe that a hopeful way forward comes from the world of architecture. It all started decades ago with an architect’s observation that newer buildings tended to be lifeless and depressing, even if they were made using ever fancier tools and techniques.
Tech’s wear on humanity
The problems with technology are myriad and diffuse, and widely studied and reported: from short attention spans and tech neck to clickbait and AI bias to trolling and shaming to conspiracy theories and misinformation.
As people increasingly live online, these issues may only get worse. Some recent visions of the metaverse, for example, suggest that humans will come to live primarily in virtual spaces. Already, people worldwide spend on average seven hours per day on digital screens – nearly half of waking hours.
While public awareness of these issues is on the rise, it’s not clear whether or how tech companies will be able to address them. Is there a way to ensure that future technologies are more like my first Apple laptop and less like a Twitter pile-on?
Over the past 60 years, the architectural theorist Christopher Alexander pursued questions similar to these in his own field. Alexander, who died in March 2022 at age 85, developed a theory of design that has made inroads in architecture. Translated to the technology field, this theory can provide the principles and process for creating technologies that unlock people’s humanity rather than suppress it.
How good design is defined
Technology design is beginning to mature. Tech companies and product managers have realized that a well-designed user interface is essential for a product’s success, not just nice to have.
As professions mature, they tend to organize their knowledge into concepts. Design patterns are a great example of this. A design pattern is a reusable solution to a problem that designers need to solve frequently.
In user experience design, for instance, such problems include helping users enter their shipping information or get back to the home page. Instead of reinventing the wheel every time, designers can apply a design pattern: clicking the logo at the upper left always takes you home. With design patterns, life is easier for designers, and the end products are better for users.
Design patterns facilitate good design in one sense: They are efficient and productive. Yet they do not necessarily lead to designs that are good for people. They can be sterile and generic. How, exactly, to avoid that is a major challenge.
A seed of hope lies in the very place where design patterns originated: the work of Christopher Alexander. Alexander dedicated his life to understanding what makes an environment good for humans – good in a deep, moral sense – and how designers might create structures that are likewise good.
His work on design patterns, dating back to the 1960s, was his initial effort at an answer. The patterns he developed with his colleagues included things details like how many stories a good building should have and how many light sources a good room should have.
But Alexander found design patterns ultimately unsatisfying. He took that work further, eventually publishing his theory in his four-volume magnum opus, “The Nature of Order.”
While Alexander’s work on design patterns is very well known – his 1977 book “A Pattern Language” remains a bestseller – his later work, which he deemed much more important, has been largely overlooked. No surprise, then, that his deepest insights have not yet entered technology design. But if they do, good design could come to mean something much richer.
On creating structures that foster life
Architecture was getting worse, not better. That was Christopher Alexander’s conclusion in the mid-20th century.
Much modern architecture is inert and makes people feel dead inside. It may be sleek and intellectual – it may even win awards – but it does not help generate a feeling of life within its occupants. What went wrong, and how might architecture correct its course?
Motivated by this question, Alexander conducted numerous experiments throughout his career, going deeper and deeper. Beginning with his design patterns, he discovered that the designs that stirred up the most feeling in people, what he called living structure, shared certain qualities. This wasn’t just a hunch, but a testable empirical theory, one that he validated and refined from the late 1970s until the turn of the century. He identified 15 qualities, each with a technical definition and many examples.
The qualities are:
- Levels of scale
- Strong centers
- Boundaries
- Alternating repetition
- Positive space
- Good shape
- Local symmetries
- Deep interlocking and ambiguity
- Contrast gradients
- Roughness
- Echoes
- The void
- Simplicity and inner calm
- Notseparateness
As Alexander writes, living structure is not just pleasant and energizing, though it is also those. Living structure reaches into humans at a transcendent level – connecting people with themselves and with one another – with all humans across centuries and cultures and climates.
Yet modern architecture, as Alexander showed, has very few of the qualities that make living structure. In other words, over the 20th century architects taught one another to do it all wrong. Worse, these errors were crystallized in building codes, zoning laws, awards criteria and education. He decided it was time to turn things around.
Alexander’s ideas have been hugely influential in architectural theory and criticism. But the world has not yet seen the paradigm shift he was hoping for.
By the mid-1990s, Alexander recognized that for his aims to be achieved, there would need to be many more people on board – and not just architects, but all sorts of planners, infrastructure developers and everyday people. And perhaps other fields besides architecture. The digital revolution was coming to a head.
Alexander’s invitation to technology designers
As Alexander doggedly pursued his research, he started to notice the potential for digital technology to be a force for good. More and more, digital technology was becoming part of the human environment – becoming, that is, architectural.
Meanwhile, Alexander’s ideas about design patterns had entered the world of technology design as a way to organize and communicate design knowledge. To be sure, this older work of Alexander’s proved very valuable, particularly to software engineering.
Because of his fame for design patterns, in 1996 Alexander was invited to give a keynote address at a major software engineering conference sponsored by the Association for Computing Machinery.
In his talk, Alexander remarked that the tech industry was making great strides in efficiency and power but perhaps had not paused to ask: “What are we supposed to be doing with all these programs? How are they supposed to help the Earth?”
“For now, you’re like guns for hire,” Alexander said. He invited the audience to make technologies for good, not just for pay.
Loosening the design process
In “The Nature of Order,” Alexander defined not only his theory of living structure, but also a process for creating such structure.
In short, this process involves democratic participation and springs from the bottom up in an evolving progression incorporating the 15 qualities of living structure. The end result isn’t known ahead of time – it’s adapted along the way. The term “organic” comes to mind, and this is appropriate, because nature almost invariably creates living structure.
But typical architecture – and design in many fields – is, in contrast, top-down and strictly defined from the outset. In this machinelike process, rigid precision is prioritized over local adaptability, project roles are siloed apart and the emphasis is on commercial value and investment over anything else. This is a recipe for lifeless structure.
Alexander’s work suggests that if living structure is the goal, the design process is the place to focus. And the technology field is starting to show inklings of change.
In project management, for example, the traditional waterfall approach followed a rigid, step-by-step schedule defined upfront. The turn of the century saw the emergence of a more dynamic approach, dubbed agile, which allows for more adaptability through frequent check-ins and prioritization, progressing in “sprints” of one to two weeks rather than longer phases.
And in design, the human-centered design paradigm is likewise gaining steam. Human-centered design emphasizes, among other elements, continually testing and refining small changes with respect to design goals.
A design process that promotes life
However, Alexander would say that both these trajectories are missing some of his deeper insights about living structure. They may spark more purchases and increase stock prices, but these approaches will not necessarily create technologies that are good for each person and good for the world.
Yet there are some emerging efforts toward this deeper end. For example, design pioneer Don Norman, who coined the term “user experience,” has been developing his ideas on what he calls humanity-centered design. This goes beyond human-centered design to focus on ecosystems, take a long-term view, incorporate human values and involve stakeholder communities along the way.
The vision of humanity-centered design calls for sweeping changes in the technology field. This is precisely the kind of reorientation that Alexander was calling for in his 1996 keynote speech. Just as design patterns suggested in the first place, the technology field doesn’t need to reinvent the wheel. Technologists and people of all stripes can build up from the tremendous, careful work that Alexander has left.
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Work Leads to New Theory on Cause of Alzheimer's disease
NEW YORK, Sept. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- An emerging field explores how groups of molecules condense together inside cells, the way oil droplets assemble and separate from water in a vinaigrette.
In human cells, "liquid-liquid phase separation" occurs because similar, large molecules glom together into dense droplets separated from the more diluted parts of the fluid cell interior. Past work had suggested that evolution harnessed the natural formation of these "condensates" to organize cells, providing, for instance, isolated spaces for the building of cellular machines.
Furthermore, abnormal, condensed – also called "tangled" – groups of molecules in droplets are nearly always present in the cells of patients with neurodegenerative conditions, including Alzheimer's disease. While no one knows why such condensates form, one new theory argues that the biophysical properties of cell interiors change as people age – driven in part by "molecular crowding" that packs more molecules into the same spaces to affect phase separation.
Researchers compare condensates to microprocessors, computers built into circuits, because both recognize and calculate responses based on incoming information. Despite the suspected impact of physical changes on liquid processors, the field has struggled to clarify the mechanisms connecting phase separation, condensate formation, and computation based on chemical signals, which occur at much smaller scale, researchers say. This is because natural condensates have so many functions that experiments struggle to delineate them.
To address this challenge, researchers at NYU Grossman School of Medicine and the German Center for Neurodegenerative Diseases built an artificial system that revealed how the formation of condensates changes the action at the molecular level of enzymes called kinases, an example of chemical computation. Kinases are protein switches that influence cellular processes by phosphorylating – attaching a molecule called a phosphate group – to target molecules.
The new analysis, published online September 14 in Molecular Cell, found that the formation of engineered condensates during phase separation offered more "sticky" regions where medically important kinases and their targets could interact and trigger phosphorylation signals.
"Our study results show that physical changes like crowding can drive condensate formation that is converted into biochemical signals, as if condensates were squishy computers," says lead study author Liam Holt, PhD, associate professor in the Institute for Systems Genetics at NYU Langone Health.
Among the study kinases seen to be more active in a crowded, condensed environment was Cyclin Dependent Kinase 2, known to phosphorylate the microtubule-binding protein Tau. Tangled condensates of Tau are found frequently in the brain cells of patients with Alzheimer's disease.
"Our experiments suggest that formation of more Tau condensates drives more Tau phosphorylation," adds Holt, also faculty in the Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Pharmacology. "Whether these mechanisms lead to more brain cell death, and whether reversing them could be a new treatment approach, will be important questions in our upcoming work."
Specifically, the study found that when Tau and Cyclin Dependent kinase condensed together into dense droplets, there was a three-fold acceleration of a phosphorylation at a group of sites on Tau (the AT8 epitope) linked to Alzheimer's disease.
Engineering a Biosensor
In seeking to engineer useful versions of these computers, the research team tested several artificial condensates, synthesizing different scaffold molecules to see which best pulled sample kinases – MAPK3, Fus3, and Cyclin-dependent Kinase 1 (Cdk1) – together with their targets to increase signaling. Condensates form as scaffold molecules mesh together within droplets. The team found that, in their model, the gathering of large biomolecules into droplets inside one-celled living organisms called yeast made phosphorylation reactions hundreds of times faster.
The study also found that condensate formation let the included kinases phosphorylate more kinds of molecules, and without the presence of the molecular shapes usually required. This suggests that condensates in crowded cells create altered computation types, some potentially disease-related.
Moving forward, the research team seeks to build on a past study in Holt's lab, which found that a protein complex called mTORC1 controls molecular crowding by determining the number of ribosomes, "machines" that build other large proteins in cells. The team plans to study whether compounds known to inhibit mTORC1 can reduce crowding and Tau phosphorylation.
Finally, the researchers also hope that their findings advance the design of other cellular computers that react to physical forces. This could include the introduction of engineered processors into immune cells that – to attack cancer cells – would be turned on as they sought to squeeze into tissue made dense by growing tumors.
Along with Holt, authors of the study from the Institute of Systems Genetics at NYU Langone Health were Dajun Sang and Tong Shu. Also study authors were Christian Pantoja, Alain Ibanez de Opakua, and Markus Zweckstetter of the German Center for Neurodegenerative Diseases (DZNE), Göttingen, Germany. Zweckstetter is also faculty at the Max Planck Institute for Multidisciplinary Sciences, Department of NMR-based Structural Biology.
The study was funded by National Institutes of Health grants R01 GM132447, R37 CA240765, and TR01 NS127186. Also supporting the work were the American Cancer Society, the Pershing Square Sohn Cancer Award, the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative, the Department of Defense Multidisciplinary University Research Initiative (MURI) competition, the Deutsche Akademischer Austauschdienst (DAAD), and the European Research Council.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — The Federal Reserve on Wednesday intensified its drive to tame high inflation by raising its key interest rate by three-quarters of a point — its largest hike in nearly three decades — and signaling more large rate increases to come that would raise the risk of another recession.
The move the Fed announced after its latest policy meeting will raise its benchmark short-term rate, which affects many consumer and business loans, to a range of 1.5% to 1.75%. With the additional rate hikes they foresee, the policymakers expect their key rate to reach a range of 3.25% to 3.5% by year’s end — the highest level since 2008 — meaning that most forms of borrowing will become sharply more expensive.
The central bank is ramping up its drive to tighten credit and slow growth with inflation having reached a four-decade high of 8.6%, spreading to more areas of the economy and showing no sign of slowing. Americans are also starting to expect high inflation to last longer than they had before. This sentiment could embed an inflationary psychology in the economy that would make it harder to bring inflation back to the Fed’s 2% target.
The Fed’s three-quarter-point rate increase exceeds the half-point hike that Chair Jerome Powell had previously suggested was likely to be announced this week. The Fed’s decision to impose a rate hike as large as it did Wednesday was an acknowledgment that it’s struggling to curb the pace and persistence of inflation, which has been worsened by Russia’s war against Ukraine and its effects on energy prices
Speaking at a news conference Wednesday, Powell suggested that another three-quarter-point hike is possible at the Fed’s next meeting in late July, if inflation pressures remain high. Asked why the Fed was announcing a more aggressive rate hike than he had earlier signaled it would, Powell replied that the latest data had shown inflation to be hotter than expected and that the public’s inflation expectations have accelerated.
“We thought strong action was warranted at this meeting,” he said, “and we delivered that.”
Inflation has shot to the top of voter concerns in the months before Congress’ midterm elections, souring the public’s view of the economy, weakening President Joe Biden’s approval ratings and raising the likelihood of Democratic losses in November. Biden has sought to show he recognizes the pain that inflation is causing American households but has struggled to find policy actions that might make a real difference. The president has stressed his belief that the power to curb inflation rests mainly with the Fed.
Yet the Fed’s rate hikes are blunt tools for trying to lower inflation while also sustaining growth. Shortages of oil, gasoline and food are escalating prices. The Fed isn’t ideally suited to address many of the roots of inflation, which involve Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, still-clogged global supply chains, labor shortages and surging demand for services from airline tickets to restaurant meals.
At his news conference, Powell struck a defensive note when asked whether the Fed was now prepared to accept a recession as the price of curbing inflation and bringing it close to the Fed 2.% target level.
“We’re not trying to induce a recession now,” he said. “Let’s be clear about that. We’re trying to achieve 2% inflation.”
Borrowing costs have already risen sharply across much of the U.S. economy in response to the Fed’s moves, with the average 30-year fixed mortgage rate topping 6%, its highest level since before the 2008 financial crisis, up from just 3% at the start of the year. The yield on the 2-year Treasury note, a benchmark for corporate borrowing, has jumped to 3.3%, its highest level since 2007.
Even if a recession can be avoided, economists say it’s almost inevitable that the Fed will have to inflict some pain — most likely in the form of higher unemployment — as the price of defeating chronically high inflation.
In their updated forecasts Wednesday, the Fed’s policymakers indicated that after this year’s rate increases, they foresee two more rate hikes by the end of 2023, at which point they expect inflation to finally fall below 3%, close to their target level. But they expect inflation to still be 5.2% at the end of this year, much higher than they’d estimated in March.
Over the next two years, the officials are forecasting a much weaker economy than was envisioned in March. They expect the unemployment rate to reach 3.7% by year’s end and 3.9% by the end of 2023. Those are only slight increases from the current 3.6% jobless rate. But they mark the first time since it began raising rates that the Fed has acknowledged that its actions will weaken the economy.
The central bank has also sharply lowered its projections for economic growth, to 1.7% this year and next. That’s below its outlook in March but better than some economists’ expectation for a recession next year.
Expectations for larger Fed hikes have sent a range of interest rates to their highest points in years. The yield on the 2-year Treasury, a benchmark for corporate bonds, has reached 3.3%, its highest level since 2007. The 10-year Treasury yield, which directly affects mortgage rates, has hit 3.4%, the highest level since 2011.
Investments around the world, from bonds to bitcoin, have tumbled on fears surrounding inflation and the prospect that the Fed’s aggressive drive to control it will cause a recession. Even if the Fed manages the delicate trick of curbing inflation without causing a downturn, higher rates will nevertheless inflict pressure on stocks. The S&P 500 has already sunk more than 20% this year, meeting the definition of a bear market.
Other central banks are also acting swiftly to try to quell inflation, even with their nations at greater risk of recession than the U.S. The European Central Bank is expected to raise rates by a quarter-point in July, its first increase in 11 years. It could announce a larger hike in September if record-high levels of inflation persist. On Wednesday, the ECB vowed to create a market backstop that could buffer member countries against financial turmoil of the kind that erupted during a debt crisis more than a decade ago.
The Bank of England has raised rates four times since December to a 13-year high, despite predictions that economic growth will be unchanged in the second quarter. The BOE will hold an interest rate meeting on Thursday.
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Even before the outcomes are decided, the final day of voting in this year’s midterm elections arrives Tuesday with an intense focus on voting itself after two years of false claims and conspiracy theories ignited by former President Donald Trump following his loss in the last presidential election.
Trump and his allies succeeded in sowing wide distrust about the way votes are cast and counted by promoting false claims of widespread fraud. The effort has eroded public confidence in elections and democracy, led to restrictions on mail voting and new ID requirements in some GOP-led states and prompted death threats against election officials.
Election Day this year is marked by concerns about further harassment and the potential for disruptions at polling places and at election offices where ballots will be tallied. Election officials say they are prepared to handle any issues that arise, urging voters not to be deterred.
“This bipartisan, transparent process administered by election professionals across the country will be secure, it will be accurate and it will have integrity,” said Matt Masterson, a former top election security official in the Trump administration, at a briefing organized by The Aspen Institute. “The best response for all of us is to get out and participate in it.”
No major problems were reported during the early voting period. Even before the pandemic, many states had begun to shift away from a single day of voting to offer days or weeks of early, in-person voting and ballots sent through the mail.
Heading into Tuesday, nearly 44.5 million people across the country had already cast ballots.
Party affiliation seems to be an increasing factor in how and when people vote. Republican skepticism of mail voting has persisted amid the attacks by Trump and his allies. Some Republican activists and candidates have gone so far as to encourage voters who receive a mailed ballot to wait until the very last minute to turn it in, claiming it will somehow prevent Democrats from stealing the election.
There is no evidence of widespread fraud or manipulation of voting machines in 2020. Exhaustive reviews in states contested by Trump all affirmed Biden’s win, while dozens of judges, including ones appointed by Trump, dismissed numerous cases making unsubstantiated claims of wrongdoing.
Election officials have defended the system. They note the many checks in place to ensure only one vote per person is counted, the reviews that ensure machines accurately count ballots and the efforts to identify any fraud attempts.
“State and local election officials have contingency plans in place so voters can have confidence in our elections,” state election officials said in a statement issued by the National Association of Secretaries of State and the National Association of State Election Directors.
But the false claims have spread widely among Republicans, fueled by conspiracy theorists on social media and at events held across the country. An Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research survey from October found 45% of Republicans had little to no confidence that votes in the midterm elections will be counted accurately. And a majority of Republicans, 58%, still believe President Joe Biden was not legitimately elected — though it’s down slightly from 66% in July 2021.
Election officials acknowledge electronic voting systems can be vulnerable and have taken numerous steps to increase security since the 2016 election, when it was determined that Russia looked for vulnerabilities. Congress has sent nearly $900 million to states to boost their cybersecurity defenses, including hiring more IT staffers, replacing outdated systems and adding regular security testing.
Most voters also cast hand-marked paper ballots or use machines that produce a paper record of their votes. These are used after the election to check that machines used to count ballots work properly.
Ahead of the election, Republican and conservative groups recruited people to serve as poll watchers and to get hired as local poll workers. Fueled by the lies about the 2020 election, some people even stationed themselves near ballot drop boxes in Arizona while toting guns, wearing body armor and concealing their faces with masks. Just last week, a judge ordered such groups to keep at least 250 feet away.
Since the 2020 election, false claims have led to a wave of harassment and death threats targeting election officials and staff. That has prompted some to leave the profession altogether, a loss of experience that has added to the challenges of conducting a smooth election this year.
Election officials have promised they will not hesitate to contact law enforcement to protect voters and poll workers. A coalition of voting rights groups has volunteers available to assist any voters who run into problems on Election Day, staffing the 866-OUR-VOTE hotline.
Once polls close, results will start being released. Different rules and ballot deadlines will mean some states will be faster to report than others. Election officials in Pennsylvania, Wisconsin and Michigan are not able to start processing mailed ballots until Election Day or a few days before, making extra work for local offices that could delay results. Other states, including Florida and Georgia, give local election offices weeks to get mailed ballots ready for counting, speeding the tallies.
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CHARLESTON- North Pontotoc found themselves with their backs to the wall when they faced a two-touchdown deficit late in the third quarter on Friday, but the Vikings made big plays on all sides of the ball down the stretch to come away with a 24-22 road victory over Charleston.
North (2-0) overcame numerous mistakes to break a tie with a decisive late safety.
“We played sloppy, but we will take an ugly win any day,” said North Pontotoc coach Andy Crotwell. “There are a lot of things to correct, but one thing you can’t take away from these kids is their character. They will always fight until the whistle blows.”
North snuffed out a Charleston fake punt attempt on the game’s opening possession, taking over at the Charleston 23-yard line. The Vikings were not able to get anything going on offense and turned it over on downs, but a couple of plays later Isaiah Spratt intercepted a pass over the middle to set North up at the Charleston 13. Drew Winfun found the endzone on a 2-yard run to give North a 6-0 lead with 6:14 to go in the first quarter.
Charleston recovered a fumble a few minutes later, and on the next play the Tigers capitalized with a 43-yard touchdown run by Marcus Clowers. Clowers also ran in the two-point conversion to put the Tigers up 8-6.
Early in the second quarter Coterrius Johnson ripped off a 64-yard run, and on the ensuing play Johnson broke free for a 18-yard touchdown to put Charleston up 14-6 with 11:14 to go in the first half.
North Pontotoc drove down to the Tiger 16, but the scoring opportunity was stopped by an interception from C.J. Edwards. There looked to be a momentum shift when the Viking defense came up with a safety to make it a 14-8 game. After the kickoff, Reece Kentner connected with Winn Navarrete for a 48-yard gain, taking the ball all the way to the Charleston 19. However, a second red zone interception for Charleston ended the drive. The Tigers drove to the Viking 7 late in the second, but North’s defense was able to keep them out of the endzone to keep it a one-possession game. They were helped out when a bad snap resulted in a 13-yard loss. Ethan Terry and Dontez Cook combined for a sack on 3rd down that pushed the Tigers back enough to force a punt. Charleston went into halftime up 14-8.
The Tigers recovered a fumble on the 1-yard line in the third quarter. After a series of penalties on both teams, Clowers ultimately scored from 3 yards out. Johnson took in the two-point play to extend the Charleston lead to 22-8 with 3:50 left in the quarter.
North responded quickly. Kentner found Navarrete for 15 yards, and Kentner then started to roll with the ground game. The senior quarterback ripped off gains of 13, 11 and 10 yards before scoring on a 9-yard run. Luis Guerrero’s extra point made it 22-15 at the 2:10 mark.
Holden Little came up with a huge play for the Vikings when he picked off a long pass in the fourth quarter. Three plays later Kentner tossed a 30-yard touchdown to Tyler Pickens, and Guerrero’s extra point tied it up 22-22 with 8:59 left in the game.
North had a promising drive stall with a turnover on downs at the Charleston 30 with just under three minutes remaining. Four Charleston penalties then resulted in a punt from their own endzone. A bad snap allowed the Vikings to block the punt. The deflection was caught by a Tiger player, who was swarmed in the endzone by a host of Vikings for a safety that gave North a 24-22 lead with 1:57 to go. After the ensuing kickoff, a pair of physical runs by Kentner gave the Vikings a first down and allowed them to run out the clock in the victory formation.
After giving up a few big plays early, North’s defense kept the Tigers in check the rest of the way, with their only second half score coming when they got the ball at the goal line.
“They had a couple of breakdowns early; that’s a talented football team, and anytime you have a breakdown they are going to make you pay,” coach Crotwell said. “I thought coach (Matt) Lindsey and those guys did a great job of calming them down and getting them to execute. They did a great job of slowing those guys (Charleston) down in the second half and giving our offense an opportunity to get back in the game, and our special teams did a good job too.”
North travels to Itawamba AHS (2-0) this Friday.
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New features include a one-of-a-kind 'Find Your Roo™' app experience, Wi-Fi Smart Home Integration, a new design, and more!
PITTSBURGH, July 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- 4moms, the makers of innovative baby gear, launched its next generation MamaRoo Multi-Motion Baby Swing today. Inspired by parents, the new MamaRoo still features five unique motions that soothe and settle your baby just like you would, but now with even more supportive features.
With 25 motion and speed combinations to choose from, parents now have the option to use the new Find Your Roo feature on the 4moms app to determine which MamaRoo motion and speed their baby will like best. Still in a beta phase, Find Your Roo guides parents to find the Roo motion/speed combination closest to their own natural movements. Parents are asked to cradle their phone – moving as they naturally would to calm and soothe their baby – and the app will suggest which MamaRoo motion and speed combinations are most like their own, helping to create a seamless transition from arms to swing.
"All babies are different. And as they grow and change, so do their preferences," explains Debbie Lee, CMO of 4moms. "The MamaRoo is the most adaptable swing for your baby, and now the new Find Your Roo app feature supports parents in identifying the best combination of motions and speeds – inspired by their own moves. It's fun and easy to use. Whether it's set-up or adjusting settings to match your little one's changing moods, we've taken the guesswork out, making the MamaRoo the easiest and best soothing solution for families."
The NEW MamaRoo also has:
- Wi-Fi Smart Home Integration that allows voice control with Alexa to offer a hands-free soothing solution. Google Home coming later this year.
- Updated Bluetooth App functionality that allows for music streaming
- Four new built-in sounds, including entertaining melody, soothing melody, nature, and brown noise
- A convertible 3-point to 5-point harness for extended use
- An updated design that includes a new touch-sensitive control panel, and a redesigned, machine-washable seat for added support and comfort.
Parents will still be able to select from five parent inspired motions, speeds, and sounds, and can control the swing using their Bluetooth-compatible smart device. Parents can also save baby's favorite combinations, so their go-to moves are available with the touch of a button.
4moms will also be launching a new marketing campaign to support the launch this month. Told from the perspective of its tiniest customers, babies will humorously explain to their parents why #OnlyAMamaRooWillDo. The campaign will feature a comprehensive digital ad campaign, a national giveaway, and social media.
Lastly, with the launch of the new MamaRoo, 4moms has committed to donating 1% of every sale on 4moms.com to 4moms Cares, which provides MamaRoo donations to hospitals and NICU families in need.
"The MamaRoo has been an instrumental tool for NICU nurses and doctors for more than a decade. Its soothing motions have calmed and comforted babies in nearly 650 hospitals across the U.S.," said Lee. "Our 4moms Cares program is committed to growing our support of the NICU community, as so many of our consumers experience a NICU stay. This is a simple way that they can help us help hospitals and NICU families."
The MamaRoo will be available in two fabric colors – "Black Classic" and "Grey Classic" – and retail for $299.99. It will be available on 4moms.com, Amazon, Babylist and Target.com today, and at buy buy BABY and specialty retailers in August.
4moms will also be releasing a new universal Newborn Insert that is compatible across all 4moms swings, and now the Connect High Chair, as well. There are four new, reversible colors and patterns to better personalize your MamaRoo look – maroon and dark grey (plush fabric), and yellow and mint (cool mesh fabric, which offers increased airflow to help keep babies cooler). Each sold separately for $39.99.
4moms® has transformed the baby gear industry by leveraging technology and user-centered design to create dramatically better products, like the 4moms MamaRoo® Multi-Motion Baby Swing™ that replicates the bouncing and swaying motions parents make when soothing their babies, the 4moms Breeze® Playard that opens or closes in one simple step, the 4moms MamaRoo Sleep® Bassinet, which uses unique motions to help baby fall asleep and stay asleep longer, and the 4moms Connect High Chair, which uses magnetic technology to make meal time easier. The company, founded in 2005 and based Pittsburgh, Penn, currently sells its products at buy buy BABY, Amazon, Babylist, Best Buy, Target, walmart.com, select specialty retailers, 4moms.com and 58 countries across the world.
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GARRETT, Ind. (WANE) — The Garrett Police Department (GPD) is asking for any information regarding a missing teenager who was last seen Tuesday.
According to a Facebook post from the GPD, 16-year-old Zoa Fitzcharles was last seen in Garrett and is possibly located in the area of Garrett and Auburn.
Fitzcharles is 5 feet 9 inches, 110 pounds, and she currently has darker, collar length hair compared to the photo provided to WANE 15 by the GPD.
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GREENSBORO, N.C., July 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Tanger Factory Outlet Centers, Inc. (NYSE:SKT), a leading operator of upscale open-air outlet centers, announced today that its Board of Directors declared a cash dividend of $0.20 per share, payable on August 15, 2022, to common shareholders of record on July 29, 2022.
Tanger Factory Outlet Centers, Inc. (NYSE: SKT) is a leading operator of upscale open-air outlet centers that owns, or has an ownership interest in, a portfolio of 36 centers with one additional center currently under development. Tanger's operating properties are located in 20 states and in Canada, totaling approximately 13.6 million square feet, leased to over 2,600 stores operated by more than 600 different brand name companies. The Company has more than 41 years of experience in the outlet industry and is a publicly-traded REIT. For more information on Tanger Outlet Centers, call 1-800-4TANGER or visit the Company's website at www.tangeroutlets.com.
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Trump, Pence campaign for rivals in AZ governor’s race
PEORIA, Ariz. (AP) — Former President Donald Trump and his estranged vice president, Mike Pence, held rival campaign events in Arizona on Friday, turning the governor’s race into a broader referendum on the Republican Party’s future.
Trump and Pence both talked up the successes of their administration and hammered President Joe Biden, but neither directly addressed the other or the growing rift between them.
Pence, who this week added his name to a growing list of GOP establishment figures endorsing housing developer Karrin Taylor Robson, offered only an oblique critique of the Republicans still pushing the lie that Trump lost because of fraud.
If you elect Robson, Pence said, “you can send a deafening message heard all across America that the Republican Party is the party of the future.”
He was more direct later on Twitter: “Some people want this election to be about the past, but elections are always about the future. Democrats would love nothing more than for Republicans to take our eye off the ball and focus on days gone by.”
Robson says the 2020 elections “weren’t fair,” accusing “liberal judges” of changing the rules late in the cycle and the media and big tech of suppressing conservative voices. But she has stopped short of saying Trump lost because of fraud.
Her main rival, former television anchor Kari Lake, has embraced Trump’s election lies along with his combative approach to his political enemies and the media.
“No one understands better than Kari how to fight back against the fake news media and the radical left,” Trump said Friday evening during his own rally in Prescott Valley, one of the most conservative areas of Arizona.
Trump took aim at two Arizona Republicans who refused to go along with his efforts to remain in office after losing to Biden. He said state House Speaker Rusty Bowers, who testified last month to the House Jan. 6 committee, “participated against the Republican Party.” He said Gov. Doug Ducey has failed to secure the border with Mexico.
Robson is a lawyer and housing developer who is locking up support from mainstream GOP figures growing increasingly comfortable with breaking from Trump. In addition to Pence, her supporters include former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie and term-limited Gov. Doug Ducey, who famously silenced a call from Trump while certifying Democrat Joe Biden’s 2020 presidential victory in Arizona.
Telegenic and already well-known from her decades anchoring the evening news in Phoenix, Lake has energized Trump’s most ardent supporters in Arizona. But she faces a potentially close contest with Robson, whose family’s vast fortune has allowed her to vastly outspend Lake with early voting underway.
“As your governor I want to bring those America First Trump policies here to Arizona” Lake said. “We’re going to secure that border. We are going to restore honesty and faith in our elections.”
Pence highlighted Lake’s past support for Barack Obama’s presidential campaign and a “not my president” meme the then-news anchor posted as Trump prepared for his 2017 inauguration.
“You need a governor that’s supported every conservative cause from Ronald Reagan to Donald Trump,” Pence said of Robson, who worked in the Reagan administration and raised money for Trump’s campaign along with her husband, housing developer Ed Robson, one of Arizona’s wealthiest residents.
Robson has also donated to Democrats.
Robson, Pence and Ducey also discussed border security during a second event in Tucson at the headquarters for the Border Patrol union, which staunchly supported Trump but broke with him and endorsed Robson.
“Securing the border takes two things: resources and will power,” Robson said. “President Trump and Vice President Pence already showed that it can be done.”
Trump and Pence have occasionally taken different sides in primaries this year, but this is the first time that they will have appeared in the same state on the same day to rally for their preferred candidates. The split-screen moment marks a more confrontational phase in their relationship as they both consider running for president in 2024.
It also comes just a day after the House Jan. 6 committee revealed new details about the violent insurrection at the U.S. Capitol that fractured the relationship between the two men. The committee recounted how Trump refused to call off the mob attacking the Capitol as Pence, just feet away from rioters, was whisked to safety.
The committee played audio from an unidentified White House security official who said Pence’s Secret Service agents “started to fear for their own lives” at the Capitol and left messages for their loved ones in case they didn’t survive. Shortly afterward, at 2:24 p.m. on Jan, 6, 2021, Trump tweeted that Pence didn’t have the “courage” to block or delay the election results as Congress was certifying Biden’s victory.
“Mike Pence let me down,” an unidentified White House employee testified Trump telling him at the end of the day on Jan. 6.
Trump did not talk about Pence Friday night, but did push back against earlier testimony by former White House aide Cassidy Hutchinson, who said she saw a White House valet cleaning up a mess after an angry Trump smashed a plate and the remains of his lunch on a wall.
“They have me throwing food,” Trump said. “I don’t throw food in the White House. I don’t throw food anywhere. I eat the food.”
Trump and Pence will again cross paths next week as the former president returns to the nation’s capital for the first time since leaving the White House.
The Arizona primary is among Trump’s last opportunities to settle scores and install allies to lead states that may prove decisive if he decides to run again in 2024. Trump and Pence were also at odds in the primary for Georgia governor, where the Pence-backed incumbent Brian Kemp easily defeated former U.S. Sen. David Perdue, who had Trump’s support.
Arizona, a longtime Republican stronghold whose move toward the center accelerated during Trump’s presidency, was central Trump’s push to remain in power despite his loss. Trump pressed state officials to block the certification of Biden’s victory and, when he failed, his allies in Congress objected to counting the state’s 11 electoral votes.
Since the election, Trump supporters have recounted ballots and analyzed vote-counting machines in an attempt to prove something was amiss.
Federal and state election officials and Trump’s own attorney general have said there is no credible evidence the election was tainted. Trump’s allegations of fraud were also roundly rejected by courts, including by judges Trump appointed.
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NEW YORK (AP) — Mets ace Max Scherzer said he was feeling fine Sunday, a day after he exited after a start after five innings because of fatigue on his left side.
The three-time Cy Young Award winner remained on schedule to start Friday night for NL East-leading New York at Miami.
Scherzer missed almost seven weeks earlier this season with a left oblique injury.
Of this fatigue, Scherzer offered a chuckle.
“It’s kind of like everywhere except the oblique,” he said before the Mets’ 7-1 loss to Washington.
Scherzer came out after 67 pitches Saturday against the Nationals. The 38-year-old righty allowed one run and three hits, striking out five and walking one. He got a no-decision in a game the Mets later lost 7-1.
Scherzer is 9-4 with a 2.26 ERA in 20 starts in his first season with the Mets. He has struck out 153 in 127 2/3 innings.
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NEW YORK (AP) — Smiling, fashion designer Thom Browne emerged from a New York courthouse Thursday victorious over sportswear giant Adidas in a grand battle over signature stripes.
Browne told The Associated Press that he hopes the preservation of his striped designs on luxury athletic clothing and accessories inspires others whose work is challenged by larger clothing producers.
“It was important to fight and tell my story,” Browne told The Associated Press after a Manhattan federal court jury sided with him. Adidas had claimed that the striped designs used by Thom Browne Inc. were too similar to its own three stripes.
“And I think it’s more important and bigger than me, because I think I was fighting for every designer that creates something and has a bigger company come after them later,” he said.
Adidas indicated in a statement that their fight might go on.
“We are disappointed with the verdict and will continue to vigilantly enforce our intellectual property, including filing any appropriate appeals,” Rich Efrus, an Adidas spokesperson, wrote in an email.
Browne, a highly creative designer known for his theatrical runway shows, began selling clothing in 2001 at a boutique in Manhattan’s West Village. He has since become hugely successful, especially after a 2018 deal with luxury brand Zegna. His company is now featured in over 300 locations worldwide, including Tokyo, London, Seoul, Hong Kong, Shanghai, Beijing and Milan.
Adidas sued Browne in June 2021, saying his “Four-Bar Signature” — along with other products featuring parallel stripes on activewear including T-shirts, sweatpants and hoodies — infringed on its own well-known trademark.
The two-week trial concluded when the eight-person jury returned its verdict in less than two hours. Browne’s courtroom supporters erupted in joy before U.S. District Judge Jed Rakoff scolded them for violating courtroom decorum. Supporters later spilled into the hallway, some celebrating with hugs and tears.
The dispute goes back 15 years. In 2007, Adidas complained that Browne was using a three-stripe design too similar to theirs on a jacket. Browne agreed to stop using it and shifted to a four-stripe design. For years, Adidas did not argue with that — but as Browne became more prominent after the 2018 sale, he began expanding further into activewear and the sportswear giant took notice.
Adidas argued in its lawsuit that Browne’s stripes could confuse customers. Browne, in turn, has argued that the two companies are not direct competitors and don’t serve the same market. A pair of women’s compression tights on Browne’s website costs $725, for example. A pair of Adidas leggings is well under $100 on that company’s site.
Jeff Trexler, a faculty member at the Fashion Law Institute at Fordham Law School, said the trademark landscape has become more nuanced in a shifting marketplace where companies expand regularly into new categories — in both content and price — and collaborate on special lines with others. More and more, he said, companies aren’t staying in the lanes they began in, whether it’s fashion or soda.
“It’s like in ‘Ghostbusters’ where you know if you cross the streams, everything will blow up,” Trexler said.
As long as Browne put the stripes “on a man’s sport coat and his narrow luxury goods, maybe the occasional pair of sweat pants,” Trexler said, there wasn’t a crossing of the streams. But as he expanded more into activewear, the streams crossed.
Browne himself testified during the trial, noting the importance of sports in his life and how it carried through to his career.
The former competitive swimmer said outside the courthouse that he grew up playing tennis and others in his large family enjoyed basketball, baseball and football.
“So it’s very authentic to who I am as a person,” he said. “It’s something that inspires me every day in regards to what I do.”
He said he counts many professional athletes among his friends and customers and considers them a “huge inspiration.”
Trexler noted that Browne’s lawyers had successfully convinced jurors that Browne was an underdog.
“In short, Thom Browne’s counsel got the jury to see this case as The People vs. The Corporation, and populism won,” he said after the verdict.
Browne said he hopes the courtroom fight was his last.
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UN experts warn of impact of abortion bans on US minorities
GENEVA (AP) — Independent U.N. human rights experts expressed concerns Tuesday about the adverse impact on the rights of racial and ethnic minorities from the U.S. Supreme Court decision that stripped away constitutional protections for abortion in the United States, and called on the Biden administration and state governments to do more to buttress those rights.
The Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination, a group of independent experts who work with the U.N. human rights office, said it was concerned about higher rates of maternal mortality and morbidity, among a host of concerns about the rights of Blacks, Latinos, Indigenous peoples, foreign-born migrants and others in the United States.
The calls came as part of a regular review of U.N. member states by the committee. The U.S. was among seven countries to be considered this summer. A large delegation of U.S. officials, including Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens, traveled to Geneva earlier this month for hearings that fed into the committee’s thinking about the rights of ethnic and racial minorities in the U.S.
In its report, the committee ran the gamut of concerns and assessments — including praise for recent legislation and executive orders to improve the rights of minorities, and calls for a “national action plan” to combat systemic racism and racial discrimination and an effort to limit the impact of gun violence on such minorities.
It urged consideration of new laws or a review of existing ones to help fight excessive use of force by law enforcement, and called on the U.S. to adopt “all necessary measures” — including at the federal level — to ensure that all people can vote. It expressed concerns about an increase in new legislation with a “disproportionate impact” on minorities.
While noting some steps by the White House to address high maternal mortality rates, it said: “the committee is concerned that systemic racism along with intersecting factors such as gender, race, ethnicity and migration status have a profound impact on the ability of women and girls to access the full range of sexual and reproductive health services in (the U.S.) without discrimination.”
The concerns came in the wake of the Supreme Court’s decision in June to strip away women’s constitutional protections for abortion that had been enshrined for nearly a half-century under Roe v. Wade, which paved the way for abortion bans in some states.
The committee, referring to the recent court decision, called on the United States to adopt “all necessary measures” at both state and federal level “to address the profound disparate impact of (the decision) on women of racial and ethnic minorities, Indigenous women and those with low incomes,” and provide safe, legal access to abortion under existing U.S. commitments to human rights.
It called on the U.S. to ensure that women seeking an abortion — or the health care providers who assist them — “are not subjected to criminal penalties.”
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WASHINGTON (AP) — South Dakota’s Republican governor pledged on Sunday to bar mail-order abortion pills but said women should not face prosecution for seeking them.
In apparent defiance of legal guidance by the Justice Department after the Supreme Court last week stripped away women’s constitutional protections for abortion, Kristi Noem indicated in national television interviews that she would put in place a plan approved by state lawmakers to restrict the pills. The majority ruling Friday by the court’s conservative justices triggered abortion bans in South Dakota and elsewhere.
But Noem said doctors, not their patients, would likely be prosecuted for knowing violations of what would be one of the strictest laws on abortion pills in the United States.
“I don’t believe women should ever be prosecuted,” she said. “I don’t believe there should be any punishment for women, ever, that are in a crisis situation or have an unplanned pregnancy.”
At issue is mail-order or so-called telemedicine abortion pills, which have been on the rise in the country since 2000 when the Food and Drug Administration approved mifepristone — the main drug used in medication abortions.
More than 90% of abortions take place in the first 13 weeks of pregnancy, and more than half are now done with pills, not surgery, according to data compiled by the Guttmacher Institute, a research group that supports abortion rights. Abortion pills are expected to become in higher demand as over half the states are likely to move to ban abortions following the Supreme Court’s decision.
Noem, a strong opponent of abortion rights who faces reelection in November and is mentioned as a possible 2024 presidential contender, cast the distribution of abortion pills as unsafe and has called a special session to craft new laws.
“These are very dangerous medical procedures,” said Noem, referring to abortion pills. “We don’t believe it should be available, because it is a dangerous situation for those individuals without being medically supervised by a physician.”
In a state where Republicans hold super-majorities in both statehouse chambers, South Dakota lawmakers have been floating proposals that also would make it more difficult for women to seek an abortion out of state. South Dakota voters rejected outright bans in 2006 and 2008, and abortion rights advocates are preparing for a similar referendum on abortion access.
In a statement Friday, President Joe Biden’s attorney general, Merrick Garland, said the Justice Department will protect abortion providers and those seeking abortions in states where it is legal and will “work with other arms of the federal government that seek to use their lawful authorities to protect and preserve access to reproductive care.”
“In particular, the FDA has approved the use of the medication mifepristone,” he added. “States may not ban mifepristone based on disagreement with the FDA’s expert judgment about its safety and efficacy.”
The South Dakota law, passed in March, requires women seeking an abortion to make three separate trips to a doctor in order to take abortion pills and makes it clear that women in the state cannot get the pills through a telemedicine consultation. The law has been on hold after a federal judge in February ruled it likely “imposes an undue burden on a person’s right to seek an abortion.”
Two drugs are required. The first, mifepristone, blocks a hormone needed to maintain a pregnancy. A second drug, misoprostol, taken one to two days later, empties the uterus. Both drugs are available as generics and are also used to treat other conditions.
The FDA last year lifted a long-standing requirement that women pick up abortion pills in person. Federal regulations now also allow mail delivery nationwide. Even so, roughly 19 states have passed laws requiring a medical clinician to be physically present when abortion pills are administered to a patient.
South Dakota is among them, joining several states, including Texas, Kentucky, Arkansas, Ohio, Tennessee and Oklahoma, where Republicans have moved to further restrict access to abortion pills in recent months.
One portion of the South Dakota law, which will take effect in July, contains a section that does not hinge on the federal courts: increasing to a felony the punishment for anyone who prescribes medication for an abortion without a license from the South Dakota Board of Medical and Osteopathic Examiners.
A broader court decision is pending in the wake of the Supreme Court ruling.
Noem spoke on ABC’s “This Week” and CBS’ “Face the Nation.”
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Associated Press writer Stephen Groves in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, contributed to this report.
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EFC SYSTEMS AND RAZOR TRACKING WILL CREATE A TWO-WAY INTEGRATION TO ELEVATE REAL-TIME DIGITAL AGRIBUSINESSES.
FARGO, N.D., Jan. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Industry leaders Razor Tracking and EFC Systems by Ever.Ag have integrated data within their respective platforms so customers can remotely monitor vehicles and non-powered equipment in either platform.
Razor Tracking's solutions allow for extensive operational logistics including fleet monitoring, inspections, safety reporting, dash cameras, maintenance, routing, geofencing, and so much more. This will be teamed with unmatched capabilities in FieldAlytics' digital operations tool.
"We're pleased to have this partnership and integration completed as it exemplifies the efficiency and value that data interoperability can contribute to Service Provider efficiency," said Ernie Chappell, President of EFC Systems by Ever.Ag.
Users of FieldAlytics and Razor Tracking will benefit from the two-way integration of the two respective industry leaders and create a cohesive digital experience. The EFC Systems by Ever.Ag integration functionality will be available in the first February, 2023 release.
"EFC Systems' FieldAlytics and planning tools paired with Razor Tracking's operations platform and telematics will bring a comprehensive solution to agribusiness throughout the US and Canada," said Eric Mauch, Managing Partner of Razor Tracking.
Razor Tracking is headquartered in Fargo, ND, since 2012. Razor Tracking is recognized for offering the most advanced fleet management & operations platform. Razor Tracking provides a powerful and easy-to-use platform to track vehicles and assets, helping customers manage their operation in any industry. Razor Tracking is proven to maintain schedules, help with dispatching, increase overall efficiency, and improve your bottom line. Visit http://razortracking.com for more information.
EFC Systems, based out of Brentwood TN, delivers comprehensive solutions for Agribusiness Retailers to manage their operations and enhance their value to Growers. EFC Systems' product suite includes both business Management (Merchant Ag) and Digital Agronomy (FieldAlytics) platforms that help strengthen the Retailer/Grower partnerships. These solutions support operating procedures that drive efficiency and help manage risk while being highly connected to other platforms for data interoperability.
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KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — There was no way, Ralph Yarl thought, that the white man pointing the gun at him through the glass door would shoot him. But the Black teenager, who had gone to the wrong house in Kansas City looking for his younger brothers, was wrong a second time.
Yarl's brothers were actually at a home a block away, and he said in an interview with "Good Morning America" anchor Robin Roberts that aired Tuesday that he hadn't met the family of his brothers' friends, "so maybe it was their house."
After ringing the doorbell, he said, he waited a long time on the porch before the door opened.
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“I see this old man and I’m saying, ‘Oh, this must be like, their grandpa,’” said Yarl, now 17. “And then he pulls out his gun. And I’m like, ‘Whoa!’ So I like, back up. He points it at me.”
Yarl, whose brothers were actually at a home a block away, braced and turned his head.
“And then it happened, and then I’m on the ground. I fall on the glass, the shattered glass,” he told Roberts, and “then before I know it, I’m running away, shouting, 'Help me! Help me!’”
Yarl was bleeding and said he wondered how it was possible that he had been shot in the head. The man he had never met before said only five words to him, he said: “Don’t come here ever again.”
Andrew Lester, 84, has pleaded not guilty to first-degree assault and armed criminal action in the April 13 shooting.
Lester admitted that he shot Yarl through the door without warning because he was “scared to death” he was about to be robbed by the Black person standing at his door. He remains free after posting $20,000 — 10% of his $200,000 bond.
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The shooting drew international attention amid claims that Lester received preferential treatment from investigators after he shot Yarl. President Joe Biden and several celebrities issued statements calling for justice. Yarl’s attorney, Lee Merritt, has called for the shooting to be investigated as a hate crime.
Yarl’s mother, Cleo Nagbe, said on “Good Morning America” that she had been worried that her son got a flat tire, but that she then got a call from police telling her about the shooting, and she headed to the hospital. He was partially alert, but it was traumatizing, she said.
Ten weeks later, Yarl is physically recovered but said that he has headaches and trouble sleeping and that sometimes his mind is just foggy.
“You’re looking at a kid that took the SAT when he was in eighth grade — and now his brain is slowed,” Nagbe told Roberts. “So physically he looks fine. But there’s a lot that has been taken from him."
Yarl said he is seeing a therapist and hopes to continue his recovery by focusing on his passions for chemical engineering and for music.
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Who: American College of Surgeons leadership; Trauma surgeons who have treated gravely wounded shooting victims
What: NEWS CONFERENCE – Accelerating our response to America's firearm public health crisis
When: Thursday, June 2, 2022; 9:30 a.m. (EDT); Livestreaming available (details below)
Where: American College of Surgeons - Washington D.C. Office
20 F Street, NW (near the intersection of North Capitol Street)
WASHINGTON, June 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Firearm violence is a growing public health crisis that must be urgently addressed. Our surgeons are on the front lines dealing with the devastating effects of this crisis and are advocating for bipartisan solutions to reduce the rising numbers of deaths and serious injuries that are arriving in trauma centers on a daily basis.
During this news conference, leaders from the American College of Surgeons and its Committee on Trauma (ACS COT) will provide an overview of important steps that can be taken to accelerate an effective response to America's firearm injury and death crisis. Peer-reviewed published recommendations from the ACS COT Firearm Strategy Team (FAST) could help elected officials find common ground to address this crisis. The recommendations—the product of a broad consensus of trauma surgeons, including many who own firearms—present a multi-faceted approach and attainable strategies to reduce firearm violence while respecting a person's right to own and safely use a firearm.
For more than three decades, the ACS COT has advocated for effective prevention of firearm injuries, and in 2019, brought together 44 national medical and other organizations to develop a consensus on a comprehensive public health and medical approach to address the issue.
Trauma surgeons, including Dr. Ronald M. Stewart who treated Uvalde school shooting victims, will also discuss how they've treated patients who have been seriously wounded by high-velocity weapons, how trauma surgeons across the U.S. are dealing with the firearm violence epidemic, and the impact that these devastating incidents are having on trauma care across the country. Speakers include:
- Patricia L. Turner, MD, FACS
Executive Director, American College of Surgeons
Washington, D.C., and Chicago, Illinois - Ronald M. Stewart, MD, FACS
Chair, Department of Surgery, University Hospital – San Antonio
Former Medical Director, ACS Trauma Programs
San Antonio, Texas - Eileen M. Bulger, MD, FACS
Professor & Acting Division Chief, Division of Trauma, Burns, & Critical Care
Department of Surgery
University of Washington
Chief of Trauma & Acting Surgeon-in-Chief
Harborview Medical Center
Medical Director, ACS Trauma Programs
Seattle, Washington - Patrick V. Bailey, MD, MLS, FACS
ACS Medical Director for Advocacy
Washington, D.C. - Jeffrey Kerby, MD, PhD, FACS
Brigham Family Endowed Professor/Director
Division of Trauma and Acute Care Surgery
University of Alabama at Birmingham
Chair, ACS Committee on Trauma
Birmingham, Alabama
Media registration
Journalists should send an email message confirming their attendance in advance to: pressinquiry@facs.org. They should include their full name, title, and media affiliation. Pre-registration is encouraged to facilitate quick access to the news conference.
Onsite registration begins 30 minutes before the event. Journalists should provide appropriate professional identification at the registration desk (press identification or business card).
Livestreaming information
For media unable to attend in person, the news conference will be livestreamed on our website. Questions for the participants may be submitted for consideration via email to pressinquiry@facs.org.
About the American College of Surgeons
The American College of Surgeons is a scientific and educational organization of surgeons that was founded in 1913 to raise the standards of surgical practice and improve the quality of care for all surgical patients. The College is dedicated to the ethical and competent practice of surgery. Its achievements have significantly influenced the course of scientific surgery in America and have established it as an important advocate for all surgical patients. The College has more than 84,000 members and is the largest organization of surgeons in the world. "FACS" designates that a surgeon is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons.
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ODESSA HIGH
District: 2-6A
Head coach: Dusty Ortiz, 2nd year (3-7 record)
Assistant coaches: Creighton Reed (OC), Gabe Smallwood, Colin Valley, Jon Brooks, Marquee Allison, Breckon Reed, Matt Vinson, Julian Mendez, Ryan Berns, Watkin Cocker, Derrick Mayweather, Keven Murphy, Joe Flores, Clayton Roberts, Mark Gibson
Returning starters: 5 offense, 4 defense
Typical offense: Spread
Typical defense: Multiple
Last playoff appearance: 2013, lost to Arlington Martin, 5-2, in Class 5A Division I area round.
Notes
Ortiz inherited a program that had lost 12 straight games, and he immediately made an impact, as the Bronchos got off to a 2-1 start and were playing more competitive games. … The OHS offense became high powered overnight in large part due to wide receiver Ivan Carreon, who had a dominant sophomore campaign with 77 receptions, 1,114 receiving yards and seven TDs. His marks in receptions and yards were school records. The Bronchos hope the presence of the 6-foot-6 Carreon helps make the transition easier for first-year full time starter Jalien Jones at quarterback. … Jones also has a seasoned, capable offensive line protecting him with Damian Dominguez, Kristian Howard, Jose Guerrero, Gerado Vasquez and Santiago Garcia. Ortiz says both the offensive line and defensive line are team strengths. On the defensive front, the Bronchos will be led by senior tackle Da’Mareon Gray, who Ortiz labels a potential all-state player. … Other players to watch on the defense are lineman Jamikel Cobb, linebackers Jesus Carrasco and Wiki DeLeon and defensive back Javon Gonzales (three interceptions). … Dejuan Green, who ran for 255 yards and four TDs last season, is the Bronchos’ top returning rusher.
2022 Schedule
Date Opponent Time
Aug. 26 Lubbock Monterey 7 p.m.
Sept. 1 El Paso Americas 7 p.m.
Sept. 8 Keller 7 p.m.
Sept. 16 at Amarillo High 7 p.m.
Sept. 24 Schertz Clemens 4 p.m.
Oct. 7 Permian* 7 p.m.
Oct. 14 at SA Central* 7 p.m.
Oct. 21 Midland High* 7 p.m.
Oct. 28 Frenship* 7 p.m.
Nov. 4 at Legacy* 7 p.m.
All home games played at Ratliff Stadium
*Denotes a District 2-6A game
2021 Results
Aug. 26 Lubbock Monterey 32, OHS 27
Sept. 3 OHS 49, Del Rio 0
Sept. 9 OHS 52, Lubbock Coronado 35
Sept. 17 Wichita Falls Rider 47, OHS 43
District
Sept. 24 Midland High 49, OHS 28
Oct. 1 OHS 41, San Angelo Central 14
Oct. 8 Permian 48, OHS 29
Oct. 15 Legacy 65, OHS 0
Oct. 22 Abilene High 42, OHS 7
Oct. 29 Frenship 63, OHS 41
ODESSA PERMIAN AT A GLANCE
District: 2-6A
Head coach: Jeff Ellison, 5th year (31-16 record)
Assistant coaches: Vance Washington (DC), Chris Frisby (co-OC), Barrett Matthews (co-OC), Dean Garza, Derron Gatewood, James Hanlan, Stan Hodges, Brian Ingraham, Raul Sanchez
2021 record: 8-4 overall, 4-2 in District 2-6A (3rd)
Returning starters: 7 offense, 4 defense
Typical offense: Multiple
Typical defense: 3-4
Last playoff appearance: 2021, lost to Euless Trinity, 28-21, in Class 6A Division I area round.
Notes
The Panthers have the area’s top senior college recruit with Clemson commit Harris Sewell, a 6-foot-4, 300-pound lineman. Sewell is ranked as the No. 99 overall prospect in the nation and the sixth at his offensive guard position by Rivals, and he is rated 84th overall and fourth at his position by ESPN. Sewell is a two-time District 2-6A first team selection, which included an unanimous selection last season. … Permian has a playmaker at quarterback with the return of Rodney Hall, who rushed for 949 yards and 13 touchdowns, while throwing for 1,797 yards, 19 TD passes and only four interceptions as a junior. Hall holds an offer from Army. … Hall has his most explosive pass catcher back with senior J’Quan Richardson. Richardson amassed 932 receiving yards and scored 13 TDs on only 34 catches. … Permian has two juniors that are expected to play a major role on offense with running back Juzstyce Lara and lineman Julio Madero, who stands at 6-4, 280. … Even though Permian lost two-thirds of its defensive starters, the returners coming back are key players with safety Bryce Woody (68 tackles), defensive lineman Desmond Hill (five sacks, 14 TFL) and cornerback Jadyn Pruitt (four interceptions, 10 pass breakups).
2022 Schedule
Date Opponent Time
Aug. 26 at Abilene High 7 p.m.
Sept. 2 Waco Midway 7 p.m.
Sept. 9 at Amarillo Tascosa 7 p.m.
Sept. 16 Killeen Harker Hts. 7 p.m.
Sept. 23 Abilene Cooper 7 p.m.
Oct. 7 Odessa High* 7 p.m.
Oct. 14 Legacy* 7 p.m.
Oct. 21 at Frenship* 7 p.m.
Oct. 28 at SA Central* 7 p.m.
Nov. 4 Midland High* 7 p.m.
All home games played at Ratliff Stadium
*denotes a District 2-6A game
2021 Results
Aug. 27 Permian 26, EP Pebble Hills 15
Sept. 3 Permian 57, Waco Midway 41
Sept. 10 Tascosa 40, Permian 20
Sept. 17 Permian 49, Mesquite Poteet 14
District
Sept. 24 Abilene 42, Permian 21
Oct. 1 Permian 17, Frenship 14
Oct. 8 Permian 48, Odessa High 29
Oct. 15 Permian 34, Midland High 23
Oct. 22 Permian 21, SA Central 7
Nov. 5 Legacy 34, Permian 21
Playoffs
Nov. 12 Bi-district, Permian 56, EP Franklin 28
Nov. 20 Area, Euless Trinity 28, Permian 17
SAN ANGELO CENTRAL AT A GLANCE
District: 2-6A
Head coach: Kevin Crane, 2nd year (4-7 record)
Assistant coaches: Caden Coots (OC), Joshua Willis (DC), Brayden Price, Josh Huffman, Paul Crosthwait, Truman Reagan, Jake Myers, Billy Rogers, Austin Garcia, Zach Clack, Bobby Braden, Chase Martin, Stephen Londerholm, Steven Jewell, Al Lara
2021 record: 4-7 overall, 2-4 in District 2-6A (tied for 4th)
Returning starters: 6 offense, 5 defense
Typical offense: Spread
Typical defense: 4-2-5
Last playoff appearance: 2021, lost to El Paso Eastlake, 21-17, in Class 6A Division II bi-district round.
Notes
The Bobcats will be spearheaded by senior dual-threat QB Tyler Hill, who impressed last year by rushing for 820 yards and 10 TDs on 102 attempts, while throwing for 1,962 yards and 10 touchdowns along with eight interceptions. … Hill will be surrounded by an experienced supporting cast, which includes senior running back Darius Floyd (461 rushing yards, 7 TDs), senior wide receiver Jacob English (39 catches, 710 receiving yards, 7 TDs) and Eric Martinez and Sterling Cummings on the line. The 6-foot-3, 160-pound English runs a 4.55 40-yard dash and can clear 6 feet, 6 inches in the high jump. … Bobcat defenders to watch include defensive end Cadin Pizzola, linebacker Evan Arnold and defensive backs Jacoby Yates and Austin Johnson. … The Bobcats were plagued by injuries last season, which allowed some of the team’s depth to get experience in unfamiliar roles. … Coots, the offensive coordinator, is a Lee grad and a former UT-Permian Basin quarterback. … The Bobcats have reached the playoffs in 12 straight seasons.
2022 Schedule
Date Opponent Time
Aug. 26 at Killeen Shoemaker 7 p.m.
Sept. 2 El Paso Montwood 7 p.m.
Sept. 9 at Abilene Cooper 7 p.m.
Sept. 16 Belton 7 p.m.
Sept. 23 Abilene Wylie 7 p.m.
Oct. 7 at Midland High* 7 p.m.
Oct. 14 Odessa High* 7 p.m.
Oct. 21 at Legacy* 7 p.m.
Oct. 28 Permian* 7 p.m.
Nov. 4 at Frenship* 7 p.m.
All home games played at San Angelo Stadium
*Denotes a District 2-6A game
2021 Results
Aug. 27 Central 43, Killeen Shoemaker 28
Sept. 3 Central 34, El Paso Montwood 29
Sept. 10 Austin Vandegrift 45, Central 13
Sept. 17 Amarillo Tascosa 46, Central 28
District
Sept. 24 Central def. Frenship by forfeit
Oct. 1 Odessa High 41, Central 14
Oct. 7 Central 41, Midland High 17
Oct. 22 Permian 21, Central 7
Oct. 29 Legacy 69, Central 28
Nov. 4 Abilene High 49, Central 14
Playoffs
Nov. 12 Bi-district, Eastlake 21, Central 17
WOLFFORTH FRENSHIP AT A GLANCE
District: 2-6A
Head coach: Jay Northcutt, 6th year (19-31 record)
Assistant coaches: Caleb Holt (OC), Mark Ribaudo (DC), Erik Kirkpatrick, Chris Fanelli, Wes Havens, Evan Hearn, Brandon Roberson, David Crume, Casey Oldham
2021 record: 6-4 overall, 2-4 in District 2-6A (tied for 4th)
Returning starters: 4 offense, 7 defense
Typical offense: Spread
Typical defense: Multiple
Last playoff appearance: 2019, lost to El Paso Americas, 36-35, in Class 6A Division II bi-district round.
Notes
The Tigers missed the playoffs in painstaking fashion last year, as San Angelo Central (2-4 in district) claimed the fourth and final playoff spot by virtue of its head-to-head tiebreaker over Frenship. Central won by forfeit after the Tigers used an ineligible player in a 49-32 win over the Bobcats on Sept. 24, 2021. … Headlining the roster is 6-foot-4, 285-pound senior offensive lineman Isaiah Kema, who holds offers from 16 NCAA Division I FBS schools. … Northcutt says experience on offense will be an issue but projected starting quarterback Hudson Hutcheson, a junior, will have three veteran targets to throw to with senior Tate Beeles and juniors Landon Hutcheson and Brooks Roberson. … The Tigers are experienced on defense, highlighted by their front seven group that includes junior defensive ends Caydin Blakely and Caden Spano and senior linebackers Ethan Curbo and Kobe Ayers.
2022 Schedule
Date Opponent Time
Aug. 25 at Lubbock Coronado 7 p.m.
Sept. 2 at Lubbock Cooper 7 p.m.
Sept. 9 Lubbock Monterey 7 p.m.
Sept. 16 at Abilene High 7 p.m.
Sept. 23 Rio Rancho Cleveland (N.M.) 7 p.m.
Oct. 7 Legacy* 7 p.m.
Oct. 14 at Midland High* 7 p.m.
Oct. 21 Permian* 7 p.m.
Oct. 28 at Odessa High* 7 p.m.
Nov. 4 SA Central* 7 p.m.
All home games played at Peoples Bank Stadium
*Denotes a District 2-6A game
2021 Results
Aug. 27 Frenship 28, Lubbock Coronado 26
Sept. 3 Frenship 62, Clovis, N.M. 0
Sept. 10 Frenship 14, Lubbock Cooper 13
Sept. 17 Frenship 12, Amarillo High 6
District
Sept. 24 SA Central def. Frenship by forfeit
Oct. 1 Permian 17, Frenship 14
Oct. 8 Legacy 68, Frenship 28
Oct. 15 Abilene High 48, Frenship 28
Oct. 29 Frenship 63, Odessa High 41
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SHARM EL-SHEIKH, Egypt (AP) — Oil companies pledging to get their emissions down to net zero better make sure they've got a credible plan and aren't just making false promises, U.N. experts said in a report Tuesday urging tough standards on emissions cutting vows.
Released at the the U.N.’s flagship climate conference in the Egyptian seaside resort of Sharm el-Sheikh, the group of experts set out a number of strict recommendations for businesses, banks, and local governments making net zero pledges to ensure that their promises amount to meaningful action instead of “bogus” assurances.
They called it a roadmap to prevent net zero from being “undermined by false claims, ambiguity and "greenwash.”
United Nations Secretary General Antonio Guterres appointed the group exactly a year ago at last year’s U.N. climate summit to draw up principles and recommendations aimed at clarifying the confusion around the growing number of net zero claims made by businesses and organizations. But there’s been little transparency or uniform standards when it comes to net zero pledges, resulting in a boom in the number of hard to verify claims, the U.N. experts and environmental groups say.
“Using bogus ‘net zero’ pledges to cover up massive fossil fuel expansion is reprehensible. It is rank deception," Guterres said at the COP27 summit. “This toxic cover-up could push our world over the climate cliff. The sham must end."
Since the Paris Agreement in 2015 set a global target of limiting temperature increases to 1.5 degrees Celsius (2.7 F) there's been a growing swell of support for the concept of “net zero" — drastically cutting greenhouse gas emissions and canceling out the rest — as the main way to meet that goal.
“To prevent dishonest climate accounting ... we emphasize that non-state actors must report publicly on their progress with verified information that can be compared with peers," said Catherine McKenna, who headed up the group of 17 high-level experts that drew up the report.
So-called non-state actors include corporations, investors, and local and regional governments, which aren't covered by the Paris agreement's requirements. Their voluntary carbon cutting pledges must be “ambitious, have integrity and transparency, be credible and fair,” the experts said.
Among its 10 specific recommendations, businesses can’t claim to be net zero if they continue to invest or build new fossil fuel supplies, deforestation or other environmentally destructive projects. They can’t buy cheap carbon offset credits “that often lack integrity instead of immediately cutting their own emissions.”
Guterres said he was deeply concerned about lack of “standards, regulations and rigor" in the market for voluntary carbon credits. Climate experts say offsets can be problematic because there’s no guarantee they’ll deliver on reducing emissions.
Lobbying to undermine ambitious government climate policies is a no-no, the experts said. And companies can't focus only on emissions they generate directly from, say, manufacturing but have to include those generated along the way in their sourcing supply chains for parts and raw materials.
In order to keep the Earth from warming less than 1.5 degrees, the U.N. says carbon dioxide emissions must peak by 2025, fall by nearly half by 2030, and to reach net zero by the middle of the century.
The only way to do that now is to reduce the amount of heat trapping greenhouse gases going into the atmosphere and balance out the remaining emissions by permanently removing them, through planting trees, or through technologies yet untested at scale such as capturing carbon emissions at sources such as factory smokestacks and storing them underground.
Along the way, net zero has become a corporate buzzword for companies and groups seeking to burnish their green credentials, though environmental activists worry it’s becoming greenwash.
McDonald’s has opened net zero restaurants in the United States and United Kingdom powered by solar panels and wind turbines. Airline group IATA set a long term goal for the aviation industry to reach net zero by 2050. Even oil companies have jumped on the bandwagon. Chevron touts its “net zero aspiration” and Shell flaunts its “drive for net zero emissions.”
Private equity firm Carlyle Group was an early adopter of net zero commitment, but did not include its largest oil and gas investment in a recent financial risk report on greenhouse gas emissions.
Organizers of this year's soccer world cup hosted by Qatar say the massive building spree of stadiums, highways and subway system for the event was all carbon neutral - a claim experts have cast doubt on.
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Homer Hogues, one of the last surviving Tuskegee Airmen, dies at 96
Published: Jun. 30, 2023 at 8:03 AM CDT|Updated: 1 hour ago
(CNN) - One of the last surviving Tuskegee Airmen has died.
Homer Hogues passed away Tuesday in Dallas, two days after his wife of more than seven decades died, according to an obituary provided by relatives.
In 1946, Hogues entered the Army Air Corps, serving as a mechanic for the 99th fighter squadron, 332nd fighter group, which was one of the first units of Black aviators in the U.S. military.
After his career in the army ended, Hogues was employed at an electroplating facility in Texas for roughly 40 years before retiring.
A memorial service for both Hogues and his wife is scheduled for Saturday.
Hogues was 96 years old.
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SEATTLE (AP) — Washington banned fish-farming with net pens in state waters on Friday, citing danger to struggling native salmon.
Public Lands Commissioner Hilary Franz issued an executive order banning the aquaculture method, which involves raising fish in large floating pens anchored in the water and has been practiced in Puget Sound for more than three decades.
California, Oregon and Alaska have already outlawed net-pen aquaculture, and Canada is working on a plan to phase it out of British Columbia’s coastal waters by 2025. Supporters say fish-farming is an environmentally safe way to feed the world’s growing population; critics argue that it can spread disease to native stocks and degrade the environment.
“As we’ve seen too clearly here in Washington, there is no way to safely farm fish in open sea net pens without jeopardizing our struggling native salmon,” Franz said. “I’m proud to stand with the rest of the West Coast today by saying our waters are far too important to risk for fish farming profits.”
Salmon aquaculture is among the fastest-growing food production systems in the world, according to the World Wildlife Foundation. It accounts for about 70% of the market. In 2018 the World Resources Institute released a report that said the industry needs to more than double by 2050 to meet the seafood demands of 10 billion people.
Since 2016, all of the net pens in Washington’s marine waters have been owned by the same company — New Brunswick, Canada-based seafood giant Cooke Aquaculture. In a statement earlier this week, after the state said it would terminate the company’s remaining leases in Puget Sound, the company said it was disappointed.
“Environmental organizations and Commissioner Franz are choosing to ignore the fact that farm-raised fish is one of the healthiest and most efficient ways to feed the global population with a minimal environmental impact and the lowest carbon footprint of any animal protein,” Cooke said. “Farmers work closely with world-renowned scientists from academia, government, and the private sector to develop rigorous standards and implement best practices for fish health and environmental protection.”
In 2017, a net pen operated by Cooke off Cypress Island, near the San Juan archipelago, collapsed and released 260,000 nonnative Atlantic salmon in Puget Sound. The escape prompted a frantic response by the Lummi Indian tribe, which mobilized its fishing crews to capture tens of thousands of the Atlantic salmon before they could intermingle or breed with native salmon.
The company argued that the fish were sterile and would simply die without threatening native salmon stocks, but the Legislature responded in 2018 and banned raising nonnative fish in the pens.
Cooke transitioned to raising native steelhead, but many Native American tribes and environmental groups, including Wild Fish Conservancy, still objected, saying that the unnaturally large clusters of farmed fish spread disease to wild populations and that their bulk feeding and excretions degrade the marine environment.
Several studies have found that young sockeye salmon from British Columbia’s Fraser watershed were infected with higher levels of sea lice after swimming past fish pens, The Seattle Times reported. And in March, an audit revealed sea lice counts at about five times the legal limit at a farm in Clayoquot Sound on the west coast of Vancouver Island. The lice can affect salmon growth, and in severe cases, cause death.
“It’s about the disease vectors and how that can escape into wild populations,” said Todd Woodard, natural resources director for the Samish Indian Nation. “When you say, ‘We’re raising native fish,’ native fish are not raised and reared in those kinds of concentrated environments.”
After the 2017 collapse, Washington’s Department of Natural Resources ramped up its inspections of net pens. In Port Angeles, on the Olympic Peninsula, the department terminated a net-pen lease for failing to maintain the facility in a safe condition and operating in an unauthorized area. Cooke challenged the decision unsuccessfully in court.
And earlier this week, the state terminated Cooke Aquaculture’s remaining net-pen leases, in Rich Passage near Bainbridge Island and near Hope Island in Skagit Bay. The company has until Dec. 14 to finish steelhead farming and to start deconstructing its equipment.
The decision will force Cooke to kill 332,000 juvenile steelhead that were planned to be stocked at its two remaining net pens next year, the company said.
“This is a big victory for everyone who values the Puget Sound ecosystem,” Suquamish Tribe Chairman Leonard Forsman said, according to The Seattle Times. “This action eliminates a harmful impact in our ancestral waters. The Rich Passage net pens have … blocked and polluted our fishing grounds for too long, and we are relieved to know they will be removed, restoring our waters back to a more natural state.” | https://www.wric.com/business/us-world-business/ap-washington-bans-fish-farming-net-pens-citing-salmon-threat/ | 2022-11-19 23:27:12 | 0 | https://www.wric.com/business/us-world-business/ap-washington-bans-fish-farming-net-pens-citing-salmon-threat/ |
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. — He was back at his high school home field in the northwest suburbs not far from where his professional team could call home.
Don’t think that Cole Kmet didn’t think about it when he was back in Arlington Heights to honor two student-athletes on Wednesday morning.
While giving out the boys and girls 2023 BODYARMOR Series soccer player of the year awards, the Lake Barrington native, former St. Viator High School standout, and Bears tight end was asked about the team’s possible move to the northwest suburbs.
Naturally, Kmet sounded like he’d be a fan of it as he took part in the event on the same field he played his prep football on while with the Lions at Roosevelt University Sports Complex on South Goebbert Road.
“That would be cool,” said Kmet. “I know that there’s been maybe some hiccups the past couple of weeks or so, but that would be pretty sweet to be able to get that done. We’ll see where that goes.”
That, of course, is years down the road as Kmet continues to build his NFL resume with the Bears as he enters his fourth year in the league. It’s given him opportunities to return to where he grew up for events like this on Wednesday, where he surprised Warren Township’s Addison Stanciak and Naperville Central’s Chase Adams with the BODYARMOR Series MVPs.
Kmet participated in a comedic skit with the players before they were surprised with their MVP belts by a member of the United States Marines.
“That was the first bout at it. I don’t think it went great,” said Kmet when he was asked if he’d taken part in a skit before. “At the end of the day it worked out well, and we were able to hand out two great awards for two great people.”
This event comes as Kmet approaches a critical season with the Bears, which is the last on his rookie four-year contract with the team. In 2022, he caught a career-high in touchdowns with seven as he made 50 catches for 544 yards in 17 games.
Kmet doesn’t take experiences like Wednesday for granted as he gets to live out his dreams in the same area where he grew up.
“It’s been nuts being around here really my whole life. I grew up here, obviously, and stayed close to home at Notre Dame, and be able to get drafted back here it’s really cool,” said Kmet. “To be able to do things locally like this is awesome. Two high schools that I’m familiar that I’ve played both in – in different sports. It’s really cool to give back to the community like this and kinda be around and do these type of events.” | https://wgntv.com/sports/bears-report/cole-kmet-gives-out-awards-thoughts-on-bears-possible-move-to-arlington-heights/ | 2023-07-06 00:36:39 | 1 | https://wgntv.com/sports/bears-report/cole-kmet-gives-out-awards-thoughts-on-bears-possible-move-to-arlington-heights/ |
(NEXSTAR) — There’s Sir Purr with the Carolina Panthers and Sourdough Sam with the San Francisco 49ers. The Baltimore Ravens have Poe and the Indianapolis Colts have Blue. No, these aren’t specialty players you’ve never heard of – they’re mascots.
There are a total of 32 teams in the National Football League. Five are mascot-less as of the 2022 season: the Green Bay Packers, the Los Angeles Chargers, the New York Giants, the New York Jets, and the Washington Commanders.
Here is a look at the current NFL team mascots:
Of the five teams that don’t have a mascot, one is well on his way to adding one. As part of their current rebranding, the Commanders are giving fans a chance to vote on their mascot later this month.
Regardless, here are the five NFL teams that, as of the start of the 2022 season, do not have an official on-field mascot.
Green Bay Packers
The name ‘Packers’ is a nod to the Acme Meat Packing Company, which no longer exists but helped get the team started in the early 1900s.
There isn’t exactly a good mascot to represent the Packers either, though the team has tried. According to the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, the Packers introduced a sausage-carrying bearded giant known as Packy Packer in the 1980s. He survived just two seasons and the Packers have been without a mascot since.
A Packers spokesperson tells Nexstar that a mascot has never seemed to catch on or naturally align with the team’s “already rich history and tradition.”
“We find that our fans are engaged with our games and excited about the team in their own unique ways.”
While they are without a mascot, the Packers do have cheerleaders.
Los Angeles Chargers
The Chargers did have an unofficial mascot of sorts – Boltman – while they were in San Diego. In 2018, the man behind Boltman, Dan Jauregui, retired from the role after 22 years.
In 2020, the Chargers “acquired” an unofficial furry mascot, Bolt, a puppy on his way to becoming a service dog. The Chargers partnered with Canine Companions for Independence to follow Bolt on his journey. He also appeared at various team practices and games.
Bolt has since graduated and the Chargers have brought on a new pup, Brisket. The team previously had a cheer squad, known as the Charger Girls, but they were reportedly disbanded last year.
The Chargers haven’t responded to Nexstar’s request for comment.
New York Giants
There isn’t really an answer as to why the Giants don’t have a mascot – they just don’t. However, there was a Campbell Soup ad in the early 2010s that featured a woman in a large-headed Giants player costume.
Additionally, the team doesn’t have cheerleaders.
The Giants haven’t responded to Nexstar’s request for comment.
New York Jets
While it may seem easy enough for the Jets to have a mascot, the team doesn’t have one – they even note it on their FAQ page. The team does have cheerleaders, known as the Jets Flight Crew.
The Jets haven’t responded to Nexstar’s request for comment.
Washington Commanders
Of all five teams on this list, the Commanders are the closest to having a mascot. As part of their rebranding, the Commanders recently asked fans to vote on what type of mascot they should have.
Voting has now closed, but fans were able to select from one of four categories: dog, hog, historical figure, or superhero.
According to the Commanders’ website, renderings of the highest-voted options will be shared during the team’s September 25 game. Fans in attendance will then have the chance to vote on their favorite design. | https://pix11.com/sports/the-washington-commanders-are-getting-a-mascot-but-these-4-nfl-teams-are-without-one/ | 2022-09-26 17:59:15 | 1 | https://pix11.com/sports/the-washington-commanders-are-getting-a-mascot-but-these-4-nfl-teams-are-without-one/ |
Led by CEO and Founder Meena Harris, Phenomenal Media's acquisition of Reductress further expands the company's digital audience as well as the brand's focus on women and underrepresented communities.
LOS ANGELES, Aug. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Phenomenal Media, a values-driven 360-degree media company that centers women and historically excluded communities, has announced today its acquisition of Reductress, the first and only satirical women's digital magazine. Led by founder and CEO Meena Harris, Phenomenal Media is competitively positioned in an ever-evolving media landscape as the brand works to amplify underrepresented voices.
Originally founded in 2017, Phenomenal continues to expand its reach with purpose and authenticity to shift culture and build community through its innovative strategies as a content and entertainment company, consumer brand, and creative agency. As a powerful and dynamic creative, CEO Meena Harris has grown the groundbreaking brand in recent years to include a robust brand-partnerships business, the launch of Phenomenal Book Club, and an expansion into entertainment, with projects in development across film, TV, and theatre.
Reductress was founded in 2013 to take on the condescending tone of women's media and marketing, and to highlight women and marginalized writers in the entertainment industry, with former staff going on to write for Saturday Night Live, The Tonight Show With Jimmy Fallon, and Full Frontal With Samantha Bee. Led by Editor-in-chief Sarah Pappalardo, Reductress produces culture-defining content on the web and beyond, including a forthcoming book, How to Stay Productive While The World Is Ending (Andrews McMeel), coming out May 2023.
With the acquisition of Reductress, Phenomenal will continue to cultivate and support bold comedic talent across digital content, entertainment, and live events, as well as bolster its existing brand partnerships, which include Netflix's "Bridgerton" and Prime Video's "The Summer I Turned Pretty."
Phenomenal and Meena Harris are represented by Creative Artists Agency, Mosaic, and ID Public Relations.
Founded by lawyer and best-selling author Meena Harris, Phenomenal is a values-driven, 360-degree media company that centers women and historically excluded communities. By lifting up the stories, experiences, and talents of underrepresented groups, Phenomenal is helping to shift culture and build community power. Phenomenal has already seen enormous growth and success over the past five years — receiving support from over 1,000 celebrities, athletes, and community leaders, and launching partnerships with iconic entertainment, fashion, and consumer-goods companies. Through its innovative strategies as a content and entertainment company, consumer brand, and creative agency, Phenomenal is poised to take on the opportunity of an ever-evolving media landscape with purpose and authenticity.
Reductress is the first and only satire brand that takes on the outdated, sexist perspectives of popular women's media online and gives voice to marginalized communities and their everyday experiences.
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National CROWN Day 2022 Celebrates Black Hair Independence on the Anniversary of the Inaugural Signing of The CROWN Act
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ENGLEWOOD CLIFFS, N.J., June 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- National CROWN Day is the commemoration of the inaugural signing of the first CROWN Act legislation in the United States in 2019 to "Create a Respectful and Open World for Natural Hair." Presented by Dove and the CROWN Coalition, National CROWN Day is back for its third year with a week-long celebration leading up to the signature star-studded CROWN Awards on Sunday, July 3, 2022.
We are excited to be back in New Orleans this year to celebrate National CROWN Day," stated Esi Eggleston Bracey, CEO, Unilever North America Personal Care and President of Unilever USA. "The CROWN Act is a movement, with legislation against hair discrimination now in 16 states! We have a lot to celebrate and still much more to do to get the CROWN Act passed federally in each and every state! Dove stands for beauty inclusivity, and we will continue to galvanize the community to help pass The CROWN Act to eliminate hair discrimination nationwide."
This year, National CROWN Day is being expanded to a week-long celebration starting June 26th during the 2022 BET Awards and continuing with daily CROWN conversations as we lead up National CROWN Day and the CROWN Awards on Sunday, July 3, 2022.
Media interested in media credentials for the various events in New Orleans, should contact Yulisa Sanchez, yulisa@joycollective.com.
About The CROWN Coalition
The CROWN Act legislation addresses unfair grooming policies that have a disparate impact on the Black community and has drawn attention to racial discrimination taking place within workplaces and public charter schools. The CROWN Coalition is the official national supporter of the CROWN Act movement; an alliance founded by Dove, National Urban League, Western Center on Law & Poverty and Color Of Change, along with 90+ CROWN Act supporting organizations. The CROWN Act movement is led by a team of Black women: Esi Eggleston Bracey (CEO of Unilever North America Personal Care), JOY Collective Agency leaders Kelli Richardson Lawson and Orlena Nwokah Blanchard (CEO and President), and ABA Consulting CEO, Adjoa B. Asamoah working with a village of Black leaders and the community who share a desire to end discrimination.
On March 18, 2022, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the CROWN Act, and if a companion bill passes in the Senate, it would make hair discrimination based on the texture of natural hair illegal under Titles VI and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Fair Housing Act, and other Federal civil rights laws. The CROWN Act and laws inspired by the CROWN Act have been enacted in 16 states: California (2019), New York (2019), New Jersey (2019), Virginia (2020), Colorado (2020), Washington (2020), Maryland (2020), Connecticut (2021), Delaware (2021), New Mexico* (2021), Nebraska* (2021), Nevada (2021), Oregon* (2021), Illinois* (2021), Maine (2022), and Tennessee* (2022). Three additional bills are awaiting governor's signature in Alaska, Illinois* and Louisiana. In 2021, Illinois original bill, Senate Bill 3616 was a protection for schools ONLY; the new amendment to SB3616 would add the protection of workplaces as well.
*Legislation inspired by the CROWN ACT
Dove has also expanded its work to incorporate diversity in swimming, ensuring an end to hair discrimination in the workplace, schools, and pools. The CROWN Coalition members believe diversity and inclusion are key drivers of success across all industries and sectors. For a full list of CROWN Coalition members and Dove research studies that quantify the issue of hair discrimination, visit www.thecrownact.com
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JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — On a few occasions, Sitaniel Wimbley’s mother grew manic in her front yard. When neighbors were met with screaming and cursing on their street in Natchez, Mississippi, they would dial 911.
An officer would arrive to collect Wimbley’s mother, who battled chronic bipolar schizophrenia. Her first stop was jail. Then she would be brought to a place she still can’t bring herself to drive near decades later: the Mississippi State Hospital in Whitfield. Once there, she would be detained with what she said was little explanation. No one told her how long she would be held for treatment; they just told her she couldn’t leave.
Stories like these reverberate through generations, stoking mistrust of the mental health system, especially within Black communities.
As director of the Mississippi chapter of the National Alliance on Mental Illness, Wimbley, who is Black, is on the front lines of a local effort with national implications. She is working to strengthen connections between mental health programs and people skeptical of their services. The work takes on a renewed urgency after the federal government launched the United States’ first nationwide three-digit mental health crisis hotline on July 16.
The 988 system builds on the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, an existing network of over 200 crisis centers staffed by counselors who answer millions of calls annually — about 2.4 million in 2020. The line is designed to work like 911, but will connect callers with trained mental health counselors instead of police, firefighters or paramedics. The federal government has provided over $280 million for states to build up their systems.
Federal officials are grappling with how local teams staffing the national 988 lines will contend with suspicion of the medical establishment.
“This is a critical question,” said John Palmieri, a senior medical advisor at the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration official. “The suicide rate trends are alarming for Black youth. SAMHSA is committed to working with trusted partners in the Black community to address inequity in access to mental health care services.”
The specter of what has sometimes happened when authorities intervene — people trapped in overlapping systems rife with mistreatment — complicates efforts to provide care.
“These are the stories that have been passed down,” Wimbley said. “That’s what hinders us.”
The U.S. Justice Department sued Mississippi in 2016, arguing the state had done too little to provide mental health services outside mental hospitals. During a 2019 trial, federal attorneys said mentally ill people were being improperly detained because crisis teams did not respond to incidents. The attorneys said people had also been forced to live far from their families because mental health services were unavailable in their hometowns. A U.S. district court judge ruled Mississippi violated the Americans with Disabilities Act. In 2021, the Justice Department ordered Mississippi to revamp its mental health system.
Improper detentions and other issues contribute to what some experts say is an underutilization of mental health services within communities of color. Only one in three African-Americans who need mental health care receives it, according to the American Psychiatric Association.
“It’s not because people don’t want to use mental health services,” said Sirry Alang, a professor of sociology and health at Lehigh University. “It is because they’re using mental health services in the context of incarceration and police brutality.”
As jails outnumber hospitals that offer psychiatric drop-off sites, they have become the largest mental health institutions in some states.
Congress designated 988 as the universal number for the mental health crisis hotline system in 2020 after nationwide protests against cases of police brutality. Organizations such as Mental Health America endorsed 988 as a tool to limit “the number of people who are needlessly involved in the criminal justice system because of a mental health crisis.”
The Department of Health and Human Services is urging partners in each community to communicate the distinction between 911 and 988. To break through with such messages, Alang said local crisis response teams also must understand the social fabric of the communities they serve.
“As we think about the national crisis line and rebuilding trust, it’s very important to understand that people don’t use the mental health system as individuals,” Alang said. “They use them as people in communities and networks.”
A new strategy is informed by the idea that family and community networks can drive people toward mental health treatment as quickly as they can drive people away. Proponents say people can be guided to mental health treatment through local institutions they already trust.
As with Wimbley, mental health was also a touchy subject for Joyce Coleman and her mother. Coleman grew up with seven siblings in rural Mississippi. Mental illness afflicted some family members, but treatment was never discussed.
“There was this idea that you don’t need treatment, that you just needed to get yourself together, or you needed to pray more,” Coleman recalled.
The idea that prayer alone can treat mental illness is one Coleman, a care coordinator at HealthPartners, a Minneapolis health care provider and insurance company, works to dispel. But ministry work has offered her a venue to begin spreading the gospel of mental health care’s life-saving possibilities.
“If you want something to spread, church is where it starts,” Coleman said. “The fact that I’m connected with a health care organization makes it even better.”
Wimbley has taken a similar approach. In June, she spoke at a mental health training event hosted by Jackson State University’s Mississippi Urban Research Center for local faith leaders. Pastor Aurelius Williams of New Horizon Church spoke alongside Wimbley at the event.
Williams, a combat veteran who had PTSD, tries to guide congregants toward therapy when he determines they might need it.
“People are normally going to go to their pastor when they are having issues,” Williams said. “So pastors can talk in layman’s terms and explain to the individual seeking help that it’s all right. That it is not a weakness.”
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NEW YORK (AP) — The philanthropist, sports franchise executive and co-founder of Black Entertainment Television, Sheila Johnson, has a memoir scheduled for September. “Walk Through Fire” will document her rise from suburban Chicago to becoming a pioneering billionaire as a Black woman, and how she endured her troubled marriage to fellow BET founder Robert L. Johnson.
“After so many years, I’m thrilled to finally tell my story,” Johnson said in a statement issued Monday by her publisher, Simon & Schuster. “I hope that by sharing my own experiences, I can help others going through the kinds of obstacles I faced in my life and career.”
In 1980, Johnson and her former husband started BET, the groundbreaking cable channel sold 20 years later to Viacom. Among numerous other achievements, she has had partial ownership of three sports teams — the NHL’s Washington Capitals, the NBA’s Washington Wizards of the National Basketball Association and the WNBA’s Washington Mystics — and is a global ambassador for the humanitarian agency CARE.
Her 33-year marriage to Robert L. Johnson ended in 2002, and their divorce helped lead to her current marriage. The judge presiding over their case, William T. Newman, turned out to be an old acquaintance who, years earlier, had appeared in a play with her. Johnson and Newman have been married since 2005.
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DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — One of the nation’s biggest lottery prizes got a little bigger Thursday as the Mega Millions jackpot increased to an estimated $1.1 billion.
The increase ahead of Friday night’s drawing makes the jackpot the third largest, behind $1.5 billion prizes won in 2018 and 2016.
The Mega Millions prize has grown so large because it has been more than three months since anyone matched the game’s six numbers and snagged the jackpot. That amounts to 29 consecutive drawings without a winner.
Before rushing out to spend $2 on a ticket, keep in mind that the odds of winning the Mega Millions jackpot are a staggering 1 in 302.5 million.
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CHARLOTTE, N.C. — (AP) — Stewart-Haas Racing made a flurry of organizational changes to its crew chief lineup Tuesday that begin this weekend at Nashville Superspeedway and are aimed at improving the team in time to qualify its drivers for the playoffs.
Kevin Harvick, who is retiring at the end of the season, is the only SHR driver currently eligible to make the 16-driver playoff field. The changes were announced one day before SHR is expected to name Xfinity Series regular Josh Berry, who recently filled in for Chase Elliott when he was injured, will replace Harvick next year in the No. 4 Ford.
Among the changes made was Xfinity Series crew chief Richard Boswell was promoted to crew chief Chase Briscoe and the No. 14 team in the Cup Series. Boswell had been the crew chief for SHR's No. 98 Xfinity Series team with driver Riley Herbst, but Boswell guided Briscoe to eight Xfinity Series wins from 2018 to 2020.
Boswell has been crew chief for Herbst since 2021.
John Klausmeier, who had been Briscoe's crew chief, has transitioned to SHR's vehicle performance group.
Davin Restivo, lead engineer for Aric Almirola's Cup car since 2022, replaces Boswell as Herbst's crew chief in the Xfinity Series. Before joining SHR in 2019, Restivo was an engineer at Chip Ganassi Racing.
“We made these changes in the best interests of the entire organization,” said Greg Zipadelli, SHR's chief competition officer. “Different people in new positions brings new perspectives. There’s still a lot of racing left to do this year, which means there’s still a lot of opportunity. We need to seize these opportunities and make the most of them, and fresh perspectives from the top of the pit box to the preparation inside the shop will help us do that.”
Harvick is the only one of the four drivers ranked inside the top-16 as the SHR quartet is winless through 16 races. There are 10 races remaining to qualify for the playoffs and Preece and Almirola are ranked 25th and 26th.
Briscoe, because of a costly penalty for illegal parts on his car last month, is 31st in the standings.
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CHARLOTTE, N.C., Aug. 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Capstone, headquartered in Charlotte, NC, is pleased to announce two promotions within its Carolinas and Virginia team. Ron Corrao has been promoted to managing director and Eric Liebich to director of the multi-family investment sales team. They are joined by an experienced team of investment sales advisors, including Cole Carns located in Richmond, VA; Thomas Colaiezzi, Jourdan Sullivan, and Matt Weinstein located in Charlotte, NC; and Travis Cundiff located in Capstone's new Raleigh office alongside Chief Executive Officer, Mike Mosher.
Corrao joined Capstone in 2014 and quickly made his mark as one of the top producers in the region. Liebich joined the team in 2018, and he was the fastest growing sales team member firmwide in 2021 with a 573% increase in sales from the prior year. Regarding the recent expansion of the team, Corrao said: "We are excited for the growth of our team throughout the Southeast, and for the opportunity to mirror the results we experienced in expanding our Virginia footprint where we have $300M+ in sales volume sold and under contract this year. We are confident in the work ethic and expertise of our team, and we look forward to continuing to partner with our clients and ensuring they receive the best brokerage experience throughout the Carolinas and Virginia."
This team expansion represents the latest in Capstone's growth throughout the Southeast after bringing on managing directors, Jake Reid and Chad DeFoor, to join Tyler Hogan in our Atlanta, GA office. Reid and Defoor each have over 20 years of experience in the Georgia market and the team represents over $5.5 billion in multifamily sales. "We are excited to join the #1 privately owned multifamily brokerage company that is focused on continued national growth while maintaining a client-centric approach," said Reid.
Established in 2008, Capstone has completed transactions nationwide totaling more than $12B in sales volume. Capstone's clientele ranges across the private, public, institutional, and non-profit sectors with diverse multi-housing expertise across conventional apartment assets, student housing, affordable housing, manufactured housing, multi-housing development sites, and capital placement.
The combination of Capstone's various service lines with this dynamic, experienced team in the firm's Southeast region will further solidify Capstone's industry position as one of the nation's fastest growing multifamily investment sales firms.
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BANGKOK — Airstrikes by Myanmar's military on Tuesday killed as many as 100 people, including many children, who were attending a ceremony held by opponents of army rule, said a witness, a member of a local pro-democracy group and independent media.
The military is increasingly using airstrikes to counter a widespread armed struggle against its rule, which began in February 2021 when it seized power from the elected government of Aung San Suu Kyi. More than 3,000 civilians are estimated to have been killed since then by security forces.
A witness told The Associated Press that a fighter jet dropped bombs directly into a crowd of people who were gathering at 8 a.m. for the opening of a local office of the country's opposition movement outside Pazigyi village in Sagaing region's Kanbalu township. The area is about 110 kilometers (70 miles) north of Mandalay, the country's second largest city.
About half an hour later, a helicopter appeared and fired at the site, said the witness, who asked not to be identified because he feared punishment by the authorities.
Initial reports put the death toll at around 50, but later tallies reported by independent media raised it to about 100. It was impossible to independently confirm details of the incident because reporting is restricted by the military government.
"I was standing a short distance from the crowd when a friend of mine contacted me on the phone about the approach of a fighter jet," the witness said. "The jet dropped bombs directly on the crowd, and I jumped into a nearby ditch and hid. A few moments later, when I stood up and looked around, I saw people cut to pieces and dead in the smoke. The office building was destroyed by fire. About 30 people were injured. While the wounded were being transported, a helicopter arrived and shot more people. We are now cremating the bodies quickly."
About 150 people had gathered for the opening ceremony, and women and 20-30 children were among the dead, he said, adding that those killed also included leaders of locally formed anti-government armed groups and other opposition organizations.
The United Nations strongly condemned the attack by the Myanmar armed forces and said those responsible must be brought to justice, U.N. spokesman Stephane Dujarric said, stressing that the injured must receive medical treatment, which is "often a challenge in these circumstances."
U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres "condemns all forms of violence and reaffirms the primacy of protection of civilians, in accordance with international humanitarian law and reiterates his call for the military to end the campaign of violence against the Myanmar population throughout the country" as called for by the U.N. Security Council in a resolution adopted last December, Dujarric said.
'This heinous act by the terrorist military is yet another example of their indiscriminate use of extreme force against innocent civilians, constituting a war crime," the opposition National Unity Government said in a statement. The NUG calls itself the country's legitimate government, in opposition to the army. The office being opened Tuesday was part of its administrative network.
The military government's spokesperson, Maj. Gen. Zaw Min Tun, acknowledged in a statement phoned to state television MRTV that the ceremony had been attacked, but accused anti-government forces in the area of carrying out a violent campaign of terror. He said the People's Defense Forces — the armed wing of the National Unity Government — had terrorized residents into supporting them, killing Buddhist monks, teachers and other people, while the military sought peace and stability. He said there was evidence the attack had set off secondary blasts of explosives hidden by the People's Defense Forces around the site.
NGOs have gathered evidence of large-scale human rights abuses by the army
In response to accusations of abuses, the military government often accuses pro-democracy forces of terrorism. But analysts for the United Nations and non-governmental organizations have gathered credible evidence of large-scale human rights abuses by the army, including the burning of entire villages and displacement of more than a million people, triggering a humanitarian crisis.
The death toll from Tuesday's air attack, if confirmed, could be the highest in more than two years of civil conflict that began when the army seized power in 2021. As many as 80 people were killed last October in another government air attack in northern Myanmar on an anniversary celebration of the Kachin ethnic minority's main political organization, which is also battling the military government.
Myanmar has been in turmoil since the army takeover triggered widespread popular opposition. After peaceful demonstrations were put down with lethal force, many opponents of military rule took up arms, and large parts of the country are now embroiled in conflict.
The army has been conducting major offensives in the countryside, where it has faced some of the toughest resistance in Sagaing, in Myanmar's historic heartland. The resistance forces have no defense against air attacks.
In videos of the devastated village seen by AP, survivors and onlookers stumble through the area of the attack amid clouds of thick smoke, with only the skeleton frame of one building still standing in the distance. The videos could not immediately be verified but matched other descriptions of the scene.
Some motorbikes remained intact while others were reduced to their frames or buried under tree branches. In one area, two victims lay close together, one of whom had only one arm still attached.
Another victim lay face down in a small grove by the roadside. A few meters (yards) away, a small torso missing at least one limb could be seen.
In January, Myanmar's top leader told the military it needs to take decisive action against those opposed to army rule. Senior Gen. Min Aung Hlaing said at a military parade on Armed Forces Day that those who condemned his government showed indifference to violence committed by its opponents.
Resistance forces have been able to prevent the military from taking firm control of large areas of the country, but have a great disadvantage in weapons, particularly in countering air attacks.
Critics of the military government advocate banning or limiting the sale of aviation fuel to Myanmar to cripple the military's advantage in air power. Many Western nations have imposed arms embargoes on the military government, and the United States and Britain recently enacted new sanctions targeting individuals and companies involved in supplying jet fuel to Myanmar.
The human rights group Amnesty International said in a statement Tuesday that "The relentless air attacks across Myanmar highlight the urgent need to suspend the import of aviation fuel. Amnesty reiterates its calls on all states and businesses to stop shipments that may end up in the hands of the Myanmar Air Force."
It also urged the U.N. Security Council to "push through effective actions to hold the Myanmar military accountable, including by referring the situation in the country to the International Criminal Court."
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Police: Vehicle abandoned in Hayneville connected to Tuscaloosa Co. double murder
HAYNEVILLE, Ala. (WSFA) - Hayneville Police Chief Kelvin Mitchell confirms an abandoned vehicle found in the town on Sunday is connected to a double murder investigation in Tuscaloosa County.
According to police, authorities discovered the vehicle in Hayneville around 10 a.m. Sunday, prompting a heavy law enforcement presence on County Road 26 near Dollar General on Highway 21.
WBRC reports one person’s body was found on I-59 near Fosters and the other was found on Frog Ridge Road in Fosters earlier Sunday morning.
Mitchell said the Tuscaloosa County Sheriff’s Office is leading the investigation.
No further details were immediately available.
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AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Alafair Biosciences, the leader in non-collagenous soft tissue protection technology, today announced it has enrolled the first patient in a clinical study of the VersaWrap device on hand tendon repair and tenolysis procedures. The patient was enrolled at one of two sites actively enrolling patients in the prospective, single arm, historically controlled study.
Alafair offers VersaWrap®, an ultrathin, hyaluronic acid-based, non-collagen implant that protects peripheral nerves (including nerve root), tendons, and surrounding tissues such as ligaments and skeletal muscles. VersaWrap allows tissues to glide and to remain untethered, thereby reducing reoperations and improving patient outcomes. VersaWrap may be implanted as a sheet or a gel.
"I'm happy to be able to offer VersaWrap to my patients," said Ira Lown, MD, hand surgeon at Austin Hand Group. "I've experienced good outcomes in my VersaWrap patients and am excited to be gathering data to capture these results. Having the option to apply VersaWrap as a sheet or as a gel, which is quick and easy, is invaluable in compact spaces such as the digits."
"Enrollment of our first patient in this study marks an important milestone as we work to demonstrate the utility of the device applied in both sheet or gel form," said Sarah Mayes PhD, Chief Scientific Officer at Alafair. "We continue to receive positive responses from clinicians and envision this study as the first of many in upper extremity demonstrating market validation."
Alafair Biosciences is a privately held, commercial-stage medical device company with a mission to improve patient outcomes by preventing unwanted soft tissue tethering using non-collagenous, bioresorbable biomaterials in all surgical fields.
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Delegates hope to learn about blood donor recruitment and management in America
MILWAUKEE, Oct. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Versiti, a community blood center providing blood and blood products to hundreds of hospitals and medical clinics throughout the Midwestern United States, welcomed today a delegation of five health administrators from Ukraine facing unprecedented demand for transfusions as casualties mount from the war in their homeland.
In between informational sessions with Versiti leaders and medical staff, delegates will tour donation centers, blood processing facilities and Versiti Blood Research Institute during their four-day stay in Milwaukee. The delegates will learn about best practices in the American blood donation system as the former Soviet nation clashes with hostile, invading military forces.
"People of all nationalities need blood," said Chris Miskel, President and CEO of Versiti. "We are honored to host these delegates and join them in their efforts to build a more sustainable community health system that best serves the people of Ukraine in times of peace and conflict."
The delegates' are traveling on the Open World program administered by the Congressional Office for International Leadership (COIL), an independent agency of the United States Congress. Over 30,000 current and future leaders from post-Soviet era countries have participated in the Open World program.
"Open World offers one of the most effective U.S. exchange programs to promote mutually beneficial options for depolarized engagement between future national leaders," said Lewis Madanick, a senior program manager at COIL. "It is a unique but no less powerful tool for Congress to engage legislatures in critical regions of the world."
During their stay in Milwaukee, members of the volunteer group Friendship Force of Milwaukee are hosting the delegates in their homes. The group, which played an integral role in connecting COIL with Versiti, consists of more than 100 volunteers with diverse backgrounds and professions who work together to travel abroad and host international groups and delegations to establish new partnerships and bridge cultures. The group consists of 350 chapters in more than 60 countries across the globe.
Versiti is a not-for-profit organization in Indiana, Illinois, Michigan, Ohio and Wisconsin specializing in blood services, esoteric diagnostic testing, organ, tissue and stem cell donation, medical services and leading-edge research. We advance patient care by delivering life-saving solutions grounded in unparalleled medical and scientific expertise. The collective efforts of Versiti affiliates result in improved patient outcomes, expanded access to care, and cost efficiencies for healthcare systems nationwide. For more information, visit versiti.org.
Since the Russian invasion of Ukraine began in February, COIL has made a point to continue to engage Ukrainians both inside and outside of Ukraine. COIL looks forward to continuing these mutually beneficial exchanges between the United States and Ukraine to promote greater security, democracy, and prosperity together.
COIL strategically connects new generations of international leaders to the most powerful legislative body in the world – the U.S. Congress. Through its Open World program, COIL has brought 30,000 global leaders to the U.S. since its inception in 1999. The program pioneered person-to-person international engagement and provides an immersive experience with delegates' direct professional counterparts, covering a broad spectrum of policy themes rooted within communities across the United States. To learn more about the Open World program, please visit http://www.openworld.gov.
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"Pick a song that you can stand to sing over and over, maybe for years," is advice that Elizabeth Wolf of Merrimac, Mass., gives new parents. "Doesn't matter how well you sing it. Over time that will be the most soothing sound your child knows."
That sentiment was reflected in the many, many lovely stories you so generously shared with us in response to our story on lullabies. We invited readers to send their memories — and, when possible, recordings — of lullabies that worked wonders at naptime or bedtime. Thank you to the nearly 200 crooners who responded. We read (and listened to) each story and song. You made us smile, laugh, tear up ... and even get a little sleepy. Here's a selection of the lullabies that have struck a chord with the NPR audience.
The songs you shared come from all around the world, with lyrics that touch on the divine — and, to our surprise, nasty tigers.
Vandna Milligan of Seattle, Wash., would sing "Achyutam Keshavam." It's an unlikely title for a bedtime song — the translation is "infallible one and killer of demons." But that's not what the song is about. It's an ode to the baby Krishna. "In Hinduism, [the God] Krishna is the embodiment of childlike joy that is the prize of life," Milligan says. The song asks the question: "Who says that God does not sleep?" and has a line about rocking the baby Krishna to sleep.
That resonated with Milligan. "I fretted about my baby's eating and sleeping." The song "tells me that I just have to sing to my baby the way Krishna's mom sang to him, and he will sleep," she writes. "I hope you enjoy it, it brings happy tears to me."
Tina Ling of Woodland Hills, Calif., gave a new (and kinder) twist to a Chinese lullaby her mother sang to her. "The original version is called 'Aunt Tiger,' or 'Hu Gu Po,' " she writes. The lyrics tell "a bit of a cautionary tale, warning the children that if they don't go to sleep or stop crying, the tiger will eat their little fingers or their little ears. Even though I did not take it literally, I remember being extra motivated to keep my eyes shut just in case. When I became a mom, I found myself humming the melody to my baby but could not bring myself to sing the somewhat troublesome lyrics. Therefore, I changed the title character to firefly, or Ying Huo Chong. Instead of threatening to eat her, these fireflies promise to light up and stay beside her in the darkness. I feel that it sends a much more comforting message yet still carries the same sentimental value and nostalgia as I now pass it down to the next generation. Maybe one day my kid will choose to craft her own version too, but we will still share the same melody and love for our family."
Like Ling, many of you wrote that lullabies link us across generations. Becca Poccia Hays of Rochester, N.Y., remembers her mother singing many songs to her but "the one that has become most special to me is 'Duerme, mi tripón.' " It's a Venezuelan folk song that translates to "sleep, my child." When Hays studied Spanish in college, she says the memory of the song resurfaced and brought her closer to her mom. "Suddenly the syllables of this song I hadn't thought about for years came back to me and started arranging themselves in words and then sentences." Now she sings it to her 15-month-old son. "I like to imagine him learning Spanish when he's older ," she says, and being embraced by a memory of the song.
Jennifer Hsu Larratt-Smith of Riverside, Calif., also feels a generational connection from a family lullaby. "I am second-generation Chinese American, and my dad would sing this lullaby to me every night," she says. "I grew up not knowing Chinese, and it wasn't until I was an adult that I understood the words. But its lilting phrases have always brought me a sense of peace. I sang this lullaby nightly to my children when they were younger. The song was a musical bridge to my father's world and to mine," she writes. Below is a rough translation to English.
The song "Eli Eli" enables Beverly Tsacoyianis, who lives in Memphis, Tenn., to sing to her children a song steeped in history. The song, whose title means "My God, My God," is based on the a poem by the Hungarian Jewish pilot Hannah Szenes, who died in a effort to rescue Hungarian Jews from the Holocaust. The verse speaks of the beauty of nature: "I pray that it never will end. The sand and the sea..." Tsacoyianis writes that she will some day tell her kids the story of Hannah Szenes but for now just enjoys the melody and lyrics as she sings. "I have sung it over the years to my twin boys who are now 7 years old. They both have ADHD and autism diagnoses. For ADHD they are 'predominantly inattentive' and for ASD one was diagnosed mild and the other moderate," she writes, "but when they ask for this lullaby, or when I ask if they'd like to hear it, their little faces and bodies relax almost instantly as I begin."
A song sung by a traveling harp player captivated Benjamin Fairfield of Honolulu when he and his wife were serving in the Peace Corps in the mid-2000s near the Thailand/Myanmar border. "It was performed as a participatory show closer by the regionally-famous Tue Pho from Omkoi, Thailand. He roamed the mountains of Chiang Mai and Tak provinces on his motorcycle with his tehnaku [6-stringed harp], playing shows in remote Karen villages to audiences who had no electricity but listened regularly to his songs via battery-powered transistor radios," Fairfield writes. "The lyrics speak of a man missing his departed wife, his tears falling on the red blanket she wove for him as a gift at their marriage." His sons are ages 6 and 3. "When I sing the song to our boys at night, it conjures up vivid memories of cold teak forests, smoky hearths with sooty tea kettles and the full moon reflected in the highland rice paddies."
A story of a calf being led to slaughter contrasted with the freedom of birds in flight — that's the mournful Yiddish folk song "Dona, Dona" that Elizabeth Wolf sang in English to her daughter "for bedtime, sickness, big sadness or upset," she says. "I don't know where I learned it, probably from Joan Baez. It's perfect in so many ways. The song has three verses and three parts, so one time through is the magic number nine. I sang it in the rocking chair, in her bed and mine, throughout infancy and toddler years, for weeks after our house burned down, for months through a messy divorce. My daughter is now 24 and my voice is older and shakier. But this song is part of our history."
A mother hen teaches her chicks about the world in "La Cocorica," the song that Lily Ibarra of San Antonio, Texas, sings to her kids. It's a tune popularized by the Mexican children's singer Francisco Gabilondo Soler, known popularly as Cri-Cri, a cricket character he first created in the 1930s for a radio broadcast. Ibarra says her mom used to sing it to her and her brother, and now she sings it to her kids. She writes: "In all honesty, when I start singing it, I get sleepy and start falling asleep before they do lol."
Then there are the contemporary songs that are transformed into lullabies. DaKishia Reid of Winston-Salem, N.C., offers that her family's favorite bedtime song is Jason Mraz's "I Won't Give Up." "Our kiddo was born with surprisingly intense medical complexity, and it was off to the races from there," she writes. "There have been many times in the last five years where we have laid down to rest in the hospital. And wherever we go, our nighttime ritual comes right along. My child starts kindergarten in the fall. I am amazed at her ability to roll with the punches, her even-headedness, her abundant joy. I mean, we do OK as parents, sure. But Imma add that a good sleep schedule, and a lullaby whispered to me by the Divine, probably helps out a lot."
Stacie Eirich of Louisiana is currently in Memphis while her daughter undergoes cancer treatments at St. Jude's Children's Hospital. "We sing often, and believe music and the arts are essential to life," she writes. "Medhel An Gwyns," which translates from Cornish to "Soft is the Wind," was written for the TV series Poldark. The song is a favorite of her son's. "The song speaks of Cornwall's beauty as well as its people, their daily lives determined by mining and the tide, with family, love and survival at its center."
Boy bands also got a lullaby shout-out. Sharon Friedenbach Morris of Chicago, Ill., says: "I'm a mother and a pediatric nurse, and over the last 9+ years of my personal and professional life, I have found one fail-safe lullaby for babies under 1 year old. Every time I use it, the screaming baby in question is quiet by the bridge. I use it sparingly: I respect and honor the song's dark magic. It's 'I Want It That Way' by the Backstreet Boys."
Indeed, there was a lot of pop music in the lullaby library, including "Blackbird" by The Beatles, Tom Waits' "Midnight Lullaby" and Billy Joel's "Lullabye."
Childhood experiences led some parents to their lullaby choice. Katie Beck of Tacoma, Wash. says when she came home from the hospital with her newborn daughter she couldn't think of a single song to calm her down. "So I pulled out my camp song book and started singing," she says. Her go-to from Camp St. Albans in western Washington was, "Moon on the Meadow," a song about friendships made at camp — and she reports it has her 3-month-old daughter asleep in a few minutes.
And then there are the classics. A lot of you told us that you go for "You Are My Sunshine," "Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star" — and, no surprise, the instantly recognizable Brahms lullaby by German composer Johannes Brahms. The song, known as "Wiegenlied" in German, begins "Lullaby, and goodnight ..." and its familiar melody is considered by many to be the quintessential lullaby. Sarah Roberts of Belle Mead, N.J., says, "my mother, a classical pianist, would go downstairs and play it on the piano for my sister and me after tucking us in." Roberts says she later sang it to her own children.
Lorraine LoRusso of Nashua, N.H., says her mother sang the Brahms lullaby to her. "Fast forward to 5 years ago, my daughter-in-law could not get my grandson to sleep at all so I asked if I could try," she says. After using the "combination of words and humming" that her mom used, "within 2 minutes my grandson was sleeping." Lots of readers told us they hummed some of the melody because they didn't know the words.
"Too-Ra-Loo-Ra-Loo-Ral (That's an Irish Lullaby)," is another favorite suggested in nearly a dozen responses. Bing Crosby's recording in the 1940s may be a factor in its popularity. This website has a few versions of the song, which was written by Irish-American composer James Royce Shannon in 1913. Megan Hartnett of Alexandria, Va. writes that her grandmother Mary Jo Hartnett would sing it to her, and she swore it was magic. "I could feel myself getting sleepy," she says. "Years later I sing that song to my 1-year-old son almost every night. My grandma passed away just a couple weeks after I told her I was pregnant, but whenever I sing that song I think of her." When Hartnett sings the song, she says, "I take that time too to think about what I'm grateful for and the people and love that I've been surrounded by."
The spiritual "Amazing Grace" was the song Grace Hutto of Washington, D.C.'s mother sang to her. Her mother was a skilled improviser. When her sister was born, mom modified the lyrics to "Amazing Sarah," and at sleepovers, "my mother sang 'Amazing Gabby,' 'Amazing Kelly Anne,' 'Amazing Sophie,' 'Amazing Evie' and so on."
Martha Shaver of Northpoint, Mich., and Meredith Neill of Burbank, Calif., both offer the lighthearted "Skidamarink," (which actually has a variety of spellings due to it ... not being a real word): "Skidamarink a dink a dink, skidamarink a doo... I love you in the morning and in the afternoon..." It's a song from a 1910 musical that has gone on to become a children's classic.
Other traditional lullabies you told us you sing: "All the Pretty Little Horses" from Jo Shafer of Yakima, Wash., Sara Stroud of Little Rock, Ark., and Joshua Watts of Richmond, Va.; "Goodnight, Sweetheart" came from Kat Barnett of Guam.
Musicals provided a lot of lullaby material, including: "Goodnight My Someone" from Meredith Willson's The Music Man, "Summertime" from George Gershwin's Porgy and Bess and "Happiness" from You're A Good Man, Charlie Brown and "Stay Awake" from Mary Poppins — sung by Heidi Pennington of Harrisonburg, Va., Emily Paul of Staunton, Ill., and Natasha Ramirez of San Antonio, Texas..
Lynne Mullins of Livermore, Calif., and Heidi Pennington have "Silent Night" on heavy rotation.
Heidi Pennington also sings "Edelweiss," as does Liezl Alcantara Houglum of Maui, Hawaii (who, indeed, says her father named her after the character in The Sound of Music, from which the song originates). "Instead of 'bless my homeland forever,' he would tenderly sing, 'bless my children forever,' " writes Houglum. "Such a sweet sentiment that touches my heart to this day. Now, my two young kiddos request 'Edelweiss' at bedtime and sing along with my husband and me." Sometimes, as in the clip below, her husband accompanies with the ukulele.
There was a lot of pop music in the lullaby library, too, like "Blackbird" by The Beatles, Tom Waits' "Midnight Lullaby" and Billy Joel's "Lullabye."
The soothing holiday classic "Silent Night" is part of the bedtime rotation for Lynne Mullins of Livermore, Calif.
And of course, people sing songs that may never in a million years seem lullaby-ish. Chu Man Kow of Yorba Linda, Calif. turns to "The Star Spangled Banner." Ben Trumbo of Harrison, Va., goes for "Take Me out to the Ballgame" and Victoria Vlach of Austin, Texas says her grandmother, who had roots in Bohemia (in what is now the Czech Republic), sang her "God Bless America."
Vlach also submits a musical mystery. "One of my earliest memories is of my grandmother holding me in her arms and rocking me as she sang," Vlach writes. She sent us her favorite (in the sound clip below). "I don't know what it's actually called, but I call it 'Uustoo donkey,' and there's one section I can never remember — but I always felt loved and cared for when she sang this song to me. I remember asking what the song was about, but I don't remember anymore what she said — maybe something about a donkey and/or fish in a pond?" Anybody in the NPR audience have a clue as to this song's identity? If you do, write us at goatsandsoda@npr.org with "donkey" in the subject line.
Parents also pointed out that kids can be tough lullaby critics. Ah, the sad sting of lullaby rejection!
Joanne Hyso of Berkley, Mich. writes: "When I was pregnant with my third child, I decided that if I sang the same song daily during my pregnancy the baby would always find comfort in the lullaby because it was familiar. I liked the song, 'I Dreamt I Dwelt in Marbled Halls' as sung by Enya, and it seemed lullaby-ish to me, so I sang it all the time to my growing tummy. I thought I was brilliant. As a baby, my daughter, Rachel, cried every time I sang that song. Once she had words, she would scream at me, Stop singing!' She is 30 years old now and still hates that song."
Sometimes it's not the song that sets off sparks so much as the singer. Judy Stubchaer of Santa Barbara, Calif., says, "I don't have a good ear; I sing off key without being aware of it. When I started a lullaby, our boys would groan and shout, 'Don't sing, Mom! We'll go to sleep! We promise! But DON'T SING!' "
As we wind down our lullaby collection, we'll reach for a philosophical note. "My mother sang Joni Mitchell's 'Circle Game' to my sister and me as a lullaby," writes Lauren Slubowski Keenan-Devlin of Evanston, Ill. "She only ever sang us the refrain, but when I had my own daughters I taught myself the lyrics for all four verses and changed the main character from a boy to a girl. They say the days are long but the years are short; Joni Mitchell's lyrics reminded me to cherish the short years at the end of those long days."
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- Total revenue of $33.2 million, up 9% year-over-year
- Licensing, NRE and related revenue of $22.1 million, up 42% year-over-year
- Base station & IoT royalties of $7 million, up 6% year-over-year, highlighting resilience in a challenging macroeconomic environment
ROCKVILLE, Md., Aug. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- CEVA, Inc. (NASDAQ: CEVA), the leading licensor of wireless connectivity and smart sensing technologies and co-creation solutions, today announced its financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2022.
Total revenue for the second quarter of 2022 was $33.2 million, a 9% increase compared to $30.5 million reported for the second quarter of 2021. Second quarter 2022 licensing, non-recurring engineering (NRE) and related revenue was $22.1 million, an increase of 42% when compared to $15.5 million reported for the same quarter a year ago. Royalty revenue for the second quarter of 2022 was $11.1 million, a decrease of 26% when compared to $14.9 million reported for the second quarter a year ago. Second quarter 2021 royalty revenue included revenue of approximately $3.3 million following the resolution of a disagreement on royalty rates with a customer. Carving out the $3.3 million amount, royalty revenue for the second quarter of 2022 was down 4% when compared to the second quarter of 2021.
During the quarter, twenty-two IP license and NRE agreements were concluded, targeting a wide variety of smart and connected markets, including Wi-Fi 6 enabled-IoT devices, AI-driven sensors, wireless audio and satellite communications. Five of the agreements were with first-time customers. Geographically, eleven of the deals signed were in China, five in the U.S., three in APAC, and three in Europe.
Gideon Wertheizer, CEO of CEVA, stated: "We delivered solid second quarter results against a challenging macroeconomic backdrop. Our wireless connectivity IP continues to drive our licensing business, as it is a cornerstone of the IoT market. We continue to capitalize on our strength in wireless to make inroads to a new customer base and add value via our co-creation business proposition. In royalties, our base station & IoT category was $7 million, highlighting our resilience, as 5G RAN rollout in China and the rest of the world moves forward and our Bluetooth, Wi-Fi and cellular IoT customers leverage our IP to gain market share."
GAAP operating loss for the second quarter of 2022 was $0.3 million, as compared to a GAAP operating income of $1.6 million for the same period in 2021. GAAP net loss for the second quarter of 2022 was $1.1 million, as compared to GAAP net income of $0.3 million reported for the same period in 2021. GAAP diluted loss per share for the second quarter of 2022 was $0.05, as compared to a GAAP diluted income per share of $0.01 for the same period in 2021.
Non-GAAP operating income for the second quarter of 2022 was $4.6 million compared to $6.3 million reported for the second quarter of 2021. Non-GAAP net income and diluted earnings per share for the second quarter of 2022 were $4.3 million and $0.18, respectively, and $5.1 million and $0.22 reported for the second quarter of 2021.
Non-GAAP operating income for the second quarter of 2022 excluded: (a) equity-based compensation expenses of $3.3 million, (b) the impact of the amortization of acquired intangibles of $1.3 million associated with the acquisition of the Intrinsix and Hillcrest Labs businesses and investments in NB-IoT and Immervision technologies, and (c) $0.3 million of costs associated with the Intrinsix acquisition. Non-GAAP operating income for the second quarter of 2021 excluded: (a) equity-based compensation expenses of $2.9 million, (b) the impact of the amortization of acquired intangibles of $0.9 million associated with the acquisition of the Intrinsix and Hillcrest Labs business and investments in NB-IoT and Immervision technologies, and (c) $1.0 million of costs associated with the Intrinsix acquisition.
Non-GAAP net income and diluted EPS for the second quarter of 2022 excluded: (a) equity-based compensation expenses of $3.3 million, (b) the impact of the amortization of acquired intangibles of $1.3 million associated with the acquisition of the Intrinsix and Hillcrest Labs businesses and investments in NB-IoT and Immervision technologies, (c) $0.3 million of costs associated with the Intrinsix acquisition and (d) $0.5 million loss, net of taxes, associated with the remeasurement of marketable equity securities. Net income and diluted EPS for the second quarter of 2021 excluded: (a) equity-based compensation expenses of $2.9 million, (b) the impact of the amortization of acquired intangibles of $0.9 million associated with the acquisition of the Intrinsix and Hillcrest Labs business and investments in NB-IoT and Immervision technologies, and (c) $1.0 million of costs associated with the Intrinsix acquisition.
Yaniv Arieli, Chief Financial Officer of CEVA, stated: "Forty-two percent year-over-year growth in licensing, NRE and related revenues in the second quarter reflects our strength in the wireless space and the potential for further royalty revenue growth, as these new customers reach production. During the quarter, the company repurchased approximately $4.5 million of its common stock under its existing share repurchase program and ended the quarter with cash and cash equivalent balances, marketable securities and bank deposits of approximately $146 million."
On August 9, 2022, CEVA management will conduct a conference call at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time to discuss the operating performance for the quarter.
The conference call will be available via the following dial in numbers:
- U.S. Participants: Dial 1-844-435-0316 (Access Code: CEVA)
- International Participants: Dial +1-412-317-6365 (Access Code: CEVA)
The conference call will also be available live via webcast at the following link: https://app.webinar.net/Wq3Dd84dpw6. Please go to the web site at least fifteen minutes prior to the call to register, download and install any necessary audio software.
For those who cannot access the live broadcast, a replay will be available by dialing +1-877-344-7529 or +1-412-317-0088 (access code: 6812163) from one hour after the end of the call until 9:00 a.m. (Eastern Time) on August 16, 2022. The replay will also be available at CEVA's web site www.ceva-dsp.com.
This press release contains forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties, as well as assumptions that if they materialize or prove incorrect, could cause the results of CEVA to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements and assumptions. Forward-looking statements include Mr. Wertheizer's statements regarding the Company's wireless connectivity IP driving its licensing business and the Company's ability to capitalize on strength in wireless to make inroads to a new customer base and add value via the Company's co-creation business proposition and Mr. Arieli's statements regarding the potential for future royalty revenue growth. The risks, uncertainties and assumptions that could cause differing CEVA results include: the scope and duration of the COVID-19 pandemic; the extent and length of the restrictions associated with the COVID-19 pandemic and the impact on customers, consumer demand and the global economy generally; the ability of CEVA DSP cores and other technologies to continue to be strong growth drivers for us; our success in penetrating new markets, including in the base station and IoT markets, and maintaining our market position in existing markets; our ability to diversify the company's royalty streams, the ability of products incorporating our technologies to achieve market acceptance, the maturation of the connectivity, IoT and 5G markets, the effect of intense industry competition and consolidation, global chip market trends, including supply chain issues as a result of COVID-19 and other factors, the possibility that markets for CEVA's technologies may not develop as expected or that products incorporating our technologies do not achieve market acceptance; our ability to timely and successfully develop and introduce new technologies; our ability to successfully integrate Intrinsix into our business; and general market conditions and other risks relating to our business, including, but not limited to, those that are described from time to time in our SEC filings. CEVA assumes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements or information, which speak as of their respective dates.
CEVA is the leading licensor of wireless connectivity and smart sensing technologies and co-creation solutions for a smarter, safer, connected world. We provide Digital Signal Processors, AI engines, wireless platforms, cryptography cores and complementary software for sensor fusion, image enhancement, computer vision, voice input and artificial intelligence. These technologies are offered in combination with our Intrinsix IP integration services, helping our customers address their most complex and time-critical integrated circuit design projects. Leveraging our technologies and chip design skills, many of the world's leading semiconductors, system companies and OEMs create power-efficient, intelligent, secure and connected devices for a range of end markets, including mobile, consumer, automotive, robotics, industrial, aerospace & defense and IoT.
Our DSP-based solutions include platforms for 5G baseband processing in mobile, IoT and infrastructure, advanced imaging and computer vision for any camera-enabled device, audio/voice/speech and ultra-low-power always-on/sensing applications for multiple IoT markets. For sensor fusion, our Hillcrest Labs sensor processing technologies provide a broad range of sensor fusion software and inertial measurement unit ("IMU") solutions for markets including hearables, wearables, AR/VR, PC, robotics, remote controls and IoT. For wireless IoT, our platforms for Bluetooth (low energy and dual mode), Wi-Fi 4/5/6 (802.11n/ac/ax), Ultra-wideband (UWB), NB-IoT and GNSS are the most broadly licensed connectivity platforms in the industry.
CEVA is a sustainable and environmentally conscious company, adhering to our Code of Business Conduct and Ethics. As such, we emphasize and focus on environmental preservation, recycling, the welfare of our employees and privacy – which we promote on a corporate level. At CEVA, we are committed to social responsibility, values of preservation and consciousness towards these purposes.
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Ohtani hits majors-leading 39th home run against Blue Jays, extends HR streak to 3 at-bats
TORONTO (AP) — Shohei Ohtani homered on the first pitch he faced in Friday night’s game between the Los Angeles Angels and Toronto Blue Jays, going deep in three straight at-bats over two games.
Ohtani’s major league-leading 39th homer came off Blue Jays right-hander Kevin Gausman in the first inning and traveled 397 feet into the right field bullpen at Rogers Centre.
Ohtani streak of homers ended when he struck out swinging on a 2-2 pitch from Gausman in the third inning.
Ohtani homered twice in the second game of a doubleheader at Detroit on Thursday before leaving with cramps. He threw a one-hitter in the opener for his first career MLB shutout.
The two-way superstar became the first player to throw a shutout in one game of a doubleheader and hit one homer — much less two — in the other.
Thursday’s performance against the Tigers came hours after the team confirmed Ohtani will stay with the Angels for the rest of the season before he becomes a free agent.
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Roanoke, Va – You and your family can celebrate five years of fun and learning at Kid’s Square this Saturday, August 13th.
Starting at 10 a.m. the museum will be introducing new exhibits and fun characters with the help of The Branch Group.
Some of the new areas where children can play, include a new hair salon, pizza making kitchen, and construction zone. Kids can lift items using a crane, load and dump rocks on a dump truck, lay bricks, and build a house.
Felicia Branham, the Executive Director says, “We really have a great opportunity here to watch children kind of maneuver around the museum, experience really careers that are happening and taking place as they play.”
Characters like Anna and Elsa from Frozen will make an appearance, along with a seven foot tall dinosaur.
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We all know that slow cookers are the perfect appliance for creating hearty dump-and-forget meals, prepared hours ahead, which simmer all afternoon and are ready for the evening meal.
This slow cooker chicken noodle soup recipe from The Kitchn is a fine example of what your cooker can do with a few hours of lead time. As with other slow-cooked meals, you put most of the ingredients in at once. Four hours later, you’ve got a hot, ready-to-scarf dinner.
There’s a method to follow, though, starting with a layer of aromatics.
In this order, add the following to the slow cooker: one medium onion, diced; a couple of handfuls of carrot, cut into rounds; and two ribs of celery, cut crosswise into slices.
Next comes a layer of bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs. Bone-in thighs release a deep, delicious chicken flavor as they cook, and the fatty tissues keep the meat moist over a long cook time. A couple of lean breasts don’t provide nearly as much flavor.
Top the chicken with herbs and seasonings. Finally, add in low-sodium chicken broth and water, then cook on high for four hours.
Once the chicken is cooked through (it should be at least 165 degrees on the meat thermometer), there are just a few more things to do. First, remove any herb sprigs left over. Take out the chicken thighs and set them aside.
Break dried spaghetti noodles in half and add them to the cooker. While they’re cooking, shred the chicken meat with two forks.
A final burst of flavor — lemon and dill — goes in as you add the meat back to the pot and give it all a stir. Taste it, add salt if desired, and you’ve got yourself a hearty homemade dinner with a minimum of cleanup.
Click here to read Kitchn’s full recipe.
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LONDON, UK, Jan. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ - Atlas Corp. ("Atlas" or the "Company") (NYSE: ATCO) announced that it will hold its Annual Meeting of Shareholders on February 24, 2023 (the "Annual Meeting"). At the Annual Meeting, Atlas common shareholders will be asked to, among other matters, consider and vote upon a proposal to adopt and approve the previously announced Agreement and Plan of Merger (the "Merger Agreement") among Atlas, Poseidon Acquisition Corp. and Poseidon Merger Sub, Inc., and the transactions contemplated by the Merger Agreement. The completion of the transactions contemplated by the Merger Agreement remains subject to closing conditions described in Atlas's Proxy Statement filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") on January 9, 2023, including receipt of common shareholder approval at the Annual Meeting.
The Annual Meeting will be held virtually at 2:00 p.m., London Time at www.virtualshareholdermeeting.com/ATCO2023, and all common shareholders of record as of the close of business on January 9, 2023 will be entitled to vote at the Annual Meeting. A copy of the Proxy Statement is being mailed to all Atlas shareholders of record as of the close of business on January 9, 2023 and common shareholders may vote by mailing their proxy cards or by submitting their proxy online or by telephone. The Proxy Statement has been posted to the Company's website, atlascorporation.com, and can also be accessed on the SEC's website at www.sec.gov.
Atlas is a leading global asset management company, differentiated by its position as a best-in-class owner and operator with a focus on disciplined capital deployment to create sustainable shareholder value. Atlas targets long-term, risk-adjusted returns across high-quality infrastructure assets in the maritime sector, energy sector and other infrastructure verticals. For more information visit atlascorporation.com.
This statement and the materials referenced herein contains "forward-looking statements." All statements, other than statements of historical facts, that address activities, events or developments that the Company expects, projects, believes or anticipates will or may occur in the future are forward-looking statements. You are cautioned not to rely on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as the date of this announcement. The Company undertakes no obligation and does not intend to update these forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances occurring after this announcement. These statements are based on current expectations of future events, are not guarantees of future performance and are subject to risks, uncertainties and other factors, some of which are beyond the Company's control and are difficult to predict. These risks and uncertainties include the risks that the transactions contemplated by the Merger Agreement may not be consummated or the benefits contemplated therefrom may not be realized. If underlying assumptions prove inaccurate or unknown risks or uncertainties materialize, actual results could vary materially from the Company's expectations and projections. When considering these forward-looking statements, you should keep in mind the risk factors and other cautionary statements found in the Company's filings with the SEC, which include, but are not limited to, those found in the Company's Annual Report on Form 20-F for the year ended December 31, 2021, filed with the SEC on March 24, 2022, the Company's Proxy Statement filed as an exhibit to Schedule 13e-3, filed with the SEC on January 9, 2023, and the Company's other filings with the SEC.
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Arizona, Louisiana among states grappling over abortion bans
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Arizona’s attorney general says a total abortion ban that has been on the books since before statehood can be enforced and Louisiana’s attorney general is warning doctors against performing abortions even while a ban there is temporarily blocked, as states grapple with long-halted laws in the wake of the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade.
The high court decision less than a week ago has set off legal battles in multiple states where lawmakers have sought to ban or restrict abortion.
In Arizona, Republican Gov. Doug Ducey has said a law he signed in March banning abortions after 15 weeks took precedence over a total ban in place since at least 1901, 11 years before Arizona statehood. But Attorney General Mark Brnovich, a fellow Republican, said he was reviewing the 1901 law in the wake of Roe, and providers immediately stopped performing the procedure out of fear of prosecution.
Brnovich on Wednesday sided with those who pointed to a specific provision in the new law that said it did not override the earlier one, which has been blocked since 1973. Brnovich says he’ll seek to have it unblocked.
“Our office has concluded the Legislature has made its intentions clear with regards to abortion laws,” Brmovich said on Twitter. “ARS 13-3603 (the pre-statehood law) is back in effect and will not be repealed” when the new law takes effect.
Ducey spokesman C.J. Karamargin the governor’s office was reviewing Brnovich’s decision and had no immediate comment.
Earlier Wednesday, Louisiana’s attorney general issued a warning to doctors against performing abortions, despite a judge’s order blocking the state from enforcing its ban on the procedure.
In a letter to the Louisiana State Medical Society, Attorney General Jeff Landry said the state judge’s Monday order blocking enforcement “has limited reach,” and abortion has been a crime since Friday’s high court decision.
“It is incumbent on this office to advise you that any medical provider who would perform or has performed an elective abortion after the Supreme Court’s decision in Dobbs is jeopardizing his or her liberty and medical license,” Landry wrote, referencing the Friday decision.
Landry’s spokesman did not immediately respond to a message asking whether his office would seek to prosecute doctors who perform abortions while the judge’s order is in effect. The three abortion clinics in the state have said they will continue operations while the order is in effect.
Kentucky’s two abortion clinics meanwhile asked a judge to issue a temporary restraining order to block a state law that took effect after the Supreme Court ruling. Attorneys for a Louisville clinic argued that Kentucky’s constitution allows for abortion, adding one clinic has turned away about 200 potential patients since the Friday ruling. A judge said he would rule on the request this week.
Louisiana and Kentucky are among states that had “trigger” laws designed to ban abortion, with few exceptions, in anticipation of a decision to overturn Roe.
In Ohio, lawyers abortion providers asked that state’s Supreme Court on Wednesday to use its powers to overturn a ban on abortions once cardiac activity is detectable. The American Civil Liberties Union, Planned Parenthood Federation of America and others argued the law violates the Ohio Constitution’s broad protections of individual liberty.
A challenge to West Virginia’s abortion ban also was announced Wednesday by the ACLU of that state. The ACLU says the state ban dates back to the 1800s and has been superseded by numerous laws passed since, including a 20-week abortion ban that was passed in 2015 and acknowledges a patient’s right to an abortion.
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Associated Press reporters Bob Christie in Phoenix, Julie Smyth in Columbus, Ohio, and Dylan Lovan in Louisville, Kentucky, contributed to this story.
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- LF Networking Announces ONE Summit North America 2022 Call for Proposals and Registration are Now Open!
- ONE Summit is the one industry event focused on best practices, technical challenges, and business opportunities facing network decision makers across Networking, Access, Edge, and Cloud
- Reinvigorated for 2022, ONE Summit returns in-person November 15-16 in Seattle, Wash. with a more interactive and creative environment enabling attendees to transform, innovate and collaborate together
SAN FRANCISCO, July 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- LF Networking, which facilitates collaboration and operational excellence across open source networking projects, announced Registration and the Call For Proposals (CFP) for ONE Summit North America 2022 are now open. Taking place in Seattle, Wash. November 15-16, ONE Summit is the one industry event focused on best practices, technical challenges, and business opportunities facing decision makers across 5G, Cloud, Telco, and Enterprise Networking, as well as Edge, Access, IoT, and Core.
For anyone using networking and automation to transform business, whether it's deploying a 5G network, building government infrastructure, or innovating at their industry's network edge, the ONE Summit collaborative environment enables peer interaction and learning focused on open source technologies that are redefining the ecosystem. As the network is key to new opportunities across Telecommunications, Industry 4.0, Public and Government Infrastructure, the new paradigm will be open. Come join this interactive and collaborative event, the ONE place to learn, innovate, and create the networks our organizations require.
"We are pleased to host a rejuvenated ONE Summit, which brings the ecosystem together in-person once again," said Arpit Joshipura, general manager, Networking, Edge, and IoT, the Linux Foundation. "With a shifting industry that must embrace traditional networking now integrated across verticals such as Access, Edge, Core, and Cloud, we are eager to gather to learn, share, and iterate on the future of open collaboration."
The event will feature an extensive program of 80+ talks covering the most important and timely topics across Networking, Access, Edge, and Cloud, with diverse options for both business and technical sessions. Presentation tracks include Industry 4.0; Security; The New Networking Stack; Operational Deployments (case studies, success & challenges); Emerging Technologies and Business Models; and more.
The CFP is now open through July 29, 2022.
To register, visit https://events.linuxfoundation.org/one-summit-north-america/register/. Corporate attendees should register before August 20 for the best rates.
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ONE Summit will be followed by a complimentary two day LF Networking Developer and Testing Forum (DTF), a grassroots hands-on event organized by the LF Networking projects. Attendees are encouraged to extend the experience, roll up sleeves, and join the incredible developer community to advance the open source networking and automation technologies of the future. Information on the Spring 2022 LFN Developer & Testing Forum, which took place June 13-16 in Porto, Portugal, is available here.
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Michael Oosten’s grandparents were dairy farmers in the Netherlands and immigrated to California in the 1920s, starting their own dairy farm in Paramount in 1945 before relocating to bigger farms in Artesia and Bellflower.
In the early 1970s, they moved their farm to Chino, but decided to sell it in 2001 to a trucking company located next to an Amazon warehouse, which was built on land comprised of two other dairy farms.
Oosten, who for 18 years has owned Marvo Holsteins dairy farm in Lakeview, which supplies milk to Land O’Lakes, said dairy farming has declined in California since the industry’s peak in 2008. The industry has been hurt by shrinking real estate in Southern California, more affordable land in other states, rigorous permitting processes and the shortage of water and other natural resources.
“Economics is the biggest driver of farmers leaving to go out of state,” Oosten said. “Milk pricing tends to be very competitive in other states; the feed prices are lower and the regulatory environment is better.”
Real estate, in particular, has played a significant role in more dairies choosing to leave California, he said.
“As urban expansion came in and got close to the farm, developers would come in and buy the land and convert it into housing or commercial buildings,” he said. “That’s the progression of what’s happened in the California dairy industry. More recently in the last 20 years, a lot of people have started to move out of state.”
Marvo Holsteins is one of about 1,200 dairies left in California, a significant drop from the roughly 2,100 farms in 2001 and 20,000 farms in 1950, according to Michael Boccadoro, executive director of sustainability nonprofit Dairy Cares.
Although the number of dairies in the state has declined by 94% in the last 70 years, farmers have been able to make up for the difference through increased milk production and improved cow comfort and breeding, Boccadoro said.
California has touched off a biofuel boom in pursuit of climate action. But environmental activists and analysts fear an unwelcome chain reaction in agriculture.
“The idea that we’re building new dairies or increasing production in California is a nonstarter,” he said. “We haven’t built a new dairy in six to seven years. It’s just not a good place if you’re getting into the milk production business.”
The state also went from housing about 1.88 million dairy cows in 2008 to about 1.72 million today — a decrease of about 160,000 cows in 14 years, Boccadoro said. The number of cows in the state has reduced by about half a percent to 1% every year.
Instead of staying in California, dairy cows are being shipped to Texas, South Dakota, Arizona, New Mexico, Idaho and Kansas — states not typically known for their dairy production. Boccadoro said a shrinking demand for fluid milk and increased demand for cheese, yogurt, butter, whey protein and other milk-related products have pushed milk production to the Midwestern states. Demand for dairy has increased by 200% since the pandemic started in 2020.
“Historically, cows needed to be close to the market because it was a fresh milk market and milk has a short shelf life of about two weeks, so there was a lot of milk production on the West Coast and East Coast,” he said. “With the new products in demand, the dairy sector is seeing milk production move to the middle parts of the country because of the longer shelf life of the products.”
Closer proximity to new manufacturing sites also has driven cows out of California. Hilmar Cheese Co. opened a facility in Texas, with another cheese and whey manufacturing plant in the works in Kansas. Last fall, Leprino Foods, another major dairy manufacturing company, announced it was building a new facility in Lubbock, Texas.
Another big question plaguing dairy farmers is whether they’ll see climate change regulations in the next few years and what effects they could have.
In 2016, California lawmakers passed the state’s Short-Lived Climate Pollutant Reduction law, known as SB 1383, setting a 2030 goal to reduce methane emissions from the dairy and livestock industries by 40% below 2013 levels, which amounts to about 9 million metric tons of carbon dioxide. If the California Air Resources Board determines in 2024 that the dairy industry isn’t on track for hitting its target, it can start implementing regulations to limit emissions.
When Mike McMahon’s Latino employees need to go to the bank, the pharmacy or the grocery store, he makes sure someone drives them to town, waits while they run errands, and then brings them safely back to his dairy farm.
Oosten said potential regulations could entail requiring dairies to install anaerobic digesters — devices that control the decomposition of manure and convert methane into clean energy — as well as using feed additives to help reduce methane produced by cows through belching.
“There’s that fear in California in that if we start making mandates and regulations, then we start losing our incentive funding, we start losing our options and we start losing farms,” he said. “Some of them might go out of business, which would be a travesty for that family. ... The other thing that’s going to happen is they’re going to pick up, leave and go out of state. The methane still gets produced, they don’t have to deal with it over there and that’s the ‘leakage’ that we talked about.”
Anja Raudabaugh, CEO of Western United Dairies, a trade organization that represents the majority of milk produced in California, agreed that the state is better off from a global climate perspective if more dairy farmers stay in California.
“California’s exporting methane to different locations, which means processing and manufacturing is also leaving, which was the state’s revenue source for providing green products,” she said. “It was designed to be a reward system, but if we don’t make them here in California, they’re definitely going to make them somewhere else.”
But David Clergen, a spokesperson for the California Air Resources Board, said environmental regulations have little to do with the cow exodus from California because it isn’t even allowed to submit one for approval until 2024.
“Cattle prices are very high right now, and jumped quite a bit this summer, so there may be more of a market drive there,” Clergen said.
Staff members are in the initial stages of developing a regulation on methane emissions by speaking with community members and working groups, according to Clergen.
“We won’t start until we have an actual regulation,” he said. “It takes a couple years to get through the public processes and the legislative and other regulatory tests. We have to make sure it’s not interfering with federal regulations and it scientifically makes sense and it can be done in a reasonable and not-too-expensive way.”
Local opposition to solar and wind farms could be a huge barrier to clean energy.
Bill Magavern, policy director for the Coalition for Clean Air, emphasized the importance of reducing methane, a short-lived climate pollutant that lasts in the atmosphere for about 12 years and has 80 times the warming impact of carbon dioxide.
“In addition to the climate change impact, there are also major local pollution impacts from these huge factory farm operations, including the methane itself that contributes to smog, which is already well-above legal levels in the San Joaquin Valley,” he said. “The South Coast Air Basin and the San Joaquin Valley Air District are the two places in the country with the worst air pollution, and that’s where California’s dairy industry is.”
Magavern expressed skepticism that potential regulations are driving cows out of the state.
“I have been watching them lobby over the last 20 years and oppose every measure that would get them to reduce the pollution they’re emitting in California,” he said. “They’re resisting everything, and now they’re complaining when they’re not even being regulated is tell-tale.”
According to a report by the California Air Resources Board released this spring, the dairy and livestock sector — which accounts for more than half of the state’s methane emissions — has reduced its annual emissions by just over half. Dairy farmers will have to continue modifying manure management systems, decreasing livestock populations and using digesters in order to meet the 2030 goal.
But not everyone is thrilled with the dairy digesters. Genevieve Amsalem, research and policy director of the Central California Environmental Justice Network, said dairy farms contribute to half of the particulate matter pollution in the San Joaquin Valley. The digesters, she said, are creating ammonia, which in turn causes air pollution and endangers public health.
“By installing a dairy digester, you’re using state money to institutionalize this practice and setting it in stone,” she said. “That’s a big concern that the state is institutionalizing these environmental catastrophes.”
Two months ago, federal officials told states that depend on the Colorado River to make plans for major cuts. Negotiations have yet to produce a deal.
Citing the high cost of digesters — it takes about $6 million to install one at a 2,000-cow farm — and the fact that his farms don’t use as much water because they house their cows outside, Oosten said he’s currently in talks with digester companies and isn’t opposed to the idea of implementing them. As one of the incentives for reducing methane emissions, the state’s Dairy Digester Research & Development Program covers a portion of the costs of a digester while dairy farmers would have to pay for the rest.
Oosten said that his farms sell about 30% to 35% of their herd, comprised of about 5,000 cows, every year for beef and that his livestock size has been relatively stable despite the consolidation of his family’s farms over the years.
“We’re not throwing animals out of the state just to get rid of them,” he said. “It’s based on economics and wherever dairies are the most profitable.”
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TOKYO, June 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Sony Group Corporation announced today that it has filed its Annual Report on Form 20-F for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2022 with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. A copy of this document is available on the Sony Group Corporation Investor Relations website at https://www.sony.com/en/SonyInfo/IR/library/sec.html
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NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — On April 8, Louisiana State Senator Karen Carter Peterson announced her resignation from the Louisiana State Senate after serving for 23 years.
Peterson announced her resignation on Twitter. She said April 7 was her last day in the Senate Chamber.
Here is what Peterson said in a statement:
“Since 1999, I’ve had the privilege to serve as a member of the Louisiana Legislature offering passionate and vigorous advocacy on behalf of the people of this great state. I am hopeful that my decades of service have had a positive impact on the lives of those for whom I have fought. I truly believe I have helped to advance our beloved state forward. I am proud of my years of service in Baton Rouge and sincerely thank my constituents for giving me the opportunity to represent their interests. I am also very grateful for all of the personal and professional support I have received from my colleagues, legislative staff, advocates, friends, and family.”
Peterson announced her resignation came from a personal struggle she had been dealing with.
“As I’ve previously shared, I have personally struggled with depression and a gambling addiction for the entirety of my legislative career; in fact, it has been close to 30 years,” said Peterson.
Peterson said she will be taking this time to focus on her recovery while spending time with loved ones.
“Today, I am truly blessed to have the things that are most important in life: a loving relationship with my God and my family. I will be focused on my recovery and will continue to address those challenges resulting from my addiction. It is my intention to continue my service in the months and years to come in an area that will help others avoid the devastation, guilt, shame, and pain of this insidious disease. I humbly ask for prayers and support as I continue my journey of recovery and redemption. God Bless the State of Louisiana.”
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TWIN FALLS — The Idaho Community Foundation is awarding more than $76,000 to 15 organizations in the Magic Valley from its Forever Idaho South Central program, including domestic violence programs, schools, senior centers and more.
One of the unique aspects of Forever Idaho grants is that they are flexible and can be used for the recipients’ greatest needs.
“Time passes between when someone applies for a Forever Idaho grant and when they receive it. Their needs may change during that time,” said Lisa Bearg, ICF’s Senior Philanthropic Advisor. “We want our grants to be as responsive as we can make them.”
For Idaho Diabetes Youth Programs Inc., the grant will allow them to expand their programming efforts throughout southern Idaho for children with Type 1 diabetes and their families. The flexibility of the grant is essential, Executive Director Lisa Gier said.
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“We serve children and their families, regardless of their ability to pay,” Gier said. “These funds will make it possible for us to continue that charge, even as we grow.”
Simply Hope Family Outreach in Burley plans to use its funds for its Teen Hope center. The group serves 46 teens in its afterschool program, teaching life skills through evidence-based programs and peer coaching. With this grant, they can expand and support their activities in STEM, art therapy and entrepreneurship.
“This grant from the Idaho Community Foundation is just right for Teen Hope,” project director Sheri Allred. “There are so many life skills you can learn through experiences.”
This year’s Forever Idaho South Central grantees in the Magic Valley are as follows:
Cassia County
- Cassia County Historical Society Inc. - $1,000
- Golden Heritage Senior Center - $4,000
- Simply Hope Family Outreach - $14,410
Gooding County
- Children’s Museum of The Magic Valley Inc. - $5,000
- Gooding Public Library Foundation - $2,282
- Idaho Diabetes Youth Programs Inc. - $14,350
- Northwest Association for Blind Athletes - $7,500
Jerome County
- Jerome County Senior Citizens Service Area Inc. – $2,000
Lincoln County
- Shoshone School District #312 - $4,000
Twin Falls County
- Ageless Senior Citizens - $3,000
- Everybody House - $1,000
- La Posada, Inc. - $4,020
- Twin Falls Optimist Youth House - $4,306
- Valley Housing Coalition - $4,000
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FDA targets illegal nicotine gummies in new warning letter
WASHINGTON (AP) — Federal regulators on Thursday issued a first-of-a-kind warning to the maker of nicotine gummies, saying the illegal candies pose a growing risk to teenagers and younger children.
The Food and Drug Administration said the fruit-flavored gummies from Florida manufacturer VPR Brands could cause nicotine poisoning or even death if eaten by small children. Regulators also cited recent research suggesting nicotine candies and similar products are becoming more popular among high school students.
“Nicotine gummies are a public health crisis just waiting to happen among our nation’s youth, particularly as we head into a new school year,” FDA Commissioner Robert Califf said in a statement.
In March, Congress passed a law granting the FDA authority over all forms of nicotine, regardless of whether from tobacco plants or manufactured in a laboratory. That closed a loophole in FDA’s oversight, which until then only included nicotine from plants.
Manufacturer VPR Brands markets its square-shaped gummies as containing “tobacco-free nicotine.” In recent years, many vaping companies have similarly claimed that they’ve switched to synthetic nicotine.
An employee at VPR Brands reached by phone Thursday declined to comment. The FDA’s warning letter gives the company 15 days to remove or address the violations. The agency said VPR Brands has not applied for permission to market the gummies. FDA warnings are not legally binding, but the agency can take companies to court if they are ignored.
The FDA has been working for years to reverse a rise in electronic cigarette use among U.S. teenagers, with mixed results. Last month the agency announced plans to ban e-cigarettes from Juul, only to put the order on hold after facing legal pushback from the popular vaping company.
A recent FDA-funded study found nicotine candies were the second-most popular tobacco product used by high school students in Southern California, behind only e-cigarettes. The FDA said Thursday’s action is the first warning to a maker of nicotine gummies.
The FDA has come under intense congressional pressure after announcing last month it would miss a deadline to remove thousands of unauthorized synthetic nicotine products from the market. The agency said it is working as quickly as possible to review nearly 1 million marketing applications it received from 200 companies.
The lack of action has sparked frustration from lawmakers, including Democratic Sen. Dick Durbin of Illinois, who called the delay “deeply disappointing and unacceptable,” in a letter last month.
FDA’s Califf subsequently announced plans for an outside review of FDA’s tobacco division, a rare step that followed recent criticism of the program.
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Your dog's fitness is just as important as yours, and healthy dogs will want a routine that gives them lots of ways to play and interact with you. It helps puppies maintain their energy and builds a strong immune system for dogs at any age.
However, some breeds don’t stop when they’re tired, so you have to think about their limits and not over-exercise them.
“Out of all the dogs that we see, I would say about 60% of dogs are out of shape," said Kim Bissing, owner and head dog trainer at Beyond the Leash.
Getting out your dog’s energy and keeping them healthy is vital. But overdoing it is easier than you think.
First, don’t stick to repetitive exercises. Since they use the same muscles and joints, it can lead to strain or imbalances over time, causing their body to weaken in those areas. Instead switch up your routine and work through all the muscle groups.
“What we’ll do is make a little schedule and just try to do a Monday, Wednesday, Friday is a nice walk. Tuesday and Thursday might be more stretches or getting your dogs body to move in a different way,” Bissing says.
Just like us, dogs need a warm-up! Sit-to-down and sit-to-stands are a great way to engage their muscles.
“Little light things like stepping their front feet up onto a block, and slowly moving them around with a treat just from side to side. Moving their head up and down with a treat," Bissing said.
Finally, let your dog have some rest! After a long run or intense training, make sure they recover by doing some cool-down stretches and massage their muscles.
If you want to keep track of just how much your dog is exercising, there are even fitness trackers made for Fido. Just like a Fitbit or smart watch, it will count your dog’s steps, track its heart rate, monitor its sleeping habits, and also function as a GPS, just in case you need to find your pup. There are several different brands and range in cost from $50 to $250. | https://www.wfmz.com/features/life-lessons/fit-as-fido-fitness-mistakes-that-could-cause-problems-for-your-pet/article_d93471d8-d778-11ec-900b-13faa61194fd.html | 2022-05-25 11:40:38 | 0 | https://www.wfmz.com/features/life-lessons/fit-as-fido-fitness-mistakes-that-could-cause-problems-for-your-pet/article_d93471d8-d778-11ec-900b-13faa61194fd.html |
U.S. Government Takes Active Role in Quantum-Safe Cybersecurity
WATERLOO, ON and SAN FRANCISCO, June 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- ISARA, the leader in post-quantum cryptography (PQC) and cryptographic risk management, and The LightBridge Group, today announced their strategic partnership to advance post-quantum cryptography solutions and risk management services across the U.S. government.
"The LightBridge Group brings decades of government experience and insight which, in addition to its quantum science and cybersecurity expertise, complements ISARA's capabilities and roadmap plans. We warmly welcome this partnership and look forward to advancing PQC and cryptographic risk management, together, at the federal level," stated Atsushi Yamada, CEO of ISARA.
Quantum Computing Prioritization and Leadership at the Federal Level
U.S. President Joe Biden signed the Quantum Computing Cybersecurity Preparedness Act into law on December 21, 2022. The law sets requirements for federal agencies to inventory their active cryptographic assets, assess their vulnerabilities to future quantum computers, and perform proof-of-concept testing of post-quantum cryptographic algorithms.
"U.S. Government agencies are committed to preparing their IT systems for the arrival of cryptography-breaking quantum computers," said Jonah Force Hill, Managing Director & Head of Client Services at The LightBridge Group. "We believe that ISARA has the right experience and the right technologies to address the government's critical, quantum-safe needs."
Hill previously served as the director for cybersecurity and emerging technology on the staff of the National Security Council at The White House, where he was responsible for directing President Biden's National Security Memorandum on post-quantum cryptography (NSM 10).
About The Lightbridge Group
The LightBridge Group provides business consulting services for quantum technology companies. Our experts bring decades of experience in business, government, science and technology, providing guidance to clients from early-stage startups to established Fortune 500 firms in the U.S., Canada, Australia, and Europe. We specialize in U.S. government procurement and contracting, commercial marketing and public relations, executive recruiting, and investment and M&A advisory services. LightBridge leverages an extensive network of experts to advance clients' business priorities.
About ISARA
ISARA's mission is to build a quantum-safe world. Founded in 2015, Canada-based ISARA specializes in cryptographic risk management and crypto-agile and quantum-safe security solutions and services for today's information technology ecosystems. We work with enterprises and government agencies to futureproof mission-critical systems and achieve quantum-safe and Zero Trust goals. For more information, visit https://www.isara.com.
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Which hedgehog toys are best?
Hedgehogs continue to win the hearts of kids and adults around the world. Over the years, their popularity as a pet has increased and their presence in pop culture has also become more prevalent.
For a high-quality hedgehog plush toy, the top choice is the Dilly Dudu Hedgehog Stuffed Animal. It maintains the appearance of a hedgehog curled up in a ball, but it’s far softer to the touch.
What to know before you buy a hedgehog toy
Kinds of hedgehog toys
There are stuffed animal hedgehog toys like practically every other kind of animal, but there are other options too. Small animal figures, DIY craft activities, fidget toys and more can be hedgehog-themed. Depending on what sort of toy you want, it can probably include hedgehogs in some way. For example, consider how a jigsaw puzzle is a classic toy that can have any kind of image on the pieces. Hedgehog toys don’t necessarily have to be a toy version of the animal, so think outside the box.
Style
If you like real hedgehogs and realism in toys is important to you, consider how realistic a hedgehog toy looks before you buy. Some toys are made to resemble an actual hedgehog, but others are just loosely inspired by the design. If you enjoy stylistic toys that exaggerate features in unrealistic ways or a hedgehog that’s an unusual color, it might be fun to get a hedgehog toy with a style that looks different than most.
What to look for in a quality hedgehog toy
Cuteness
One of the main reasons people like hedgehogs is because they simply look adorable. Short legs, a spiky ball-shaped body and a cute little face help the animal win over fans of all ages. Whether the toy is soft plush or spiky and hard, make sure it retains the important traits that make up the appearance of a hedgehog.
Size
The best hedgehog toys for fans of realistic animal toys are sized appropriately to imitate the actual scale of a hedgehog. If you’re looking for a plush hedgehog, it may be convenient to have a smaller plush that’s easily portable, but you can also opt for a large stuffed animal that’s good for cuddling. If this is a gift for a small child, consider how big the toy is in comparison to them and check that it’s easy enough for them to pick it up and carry it around on their own.
Function and age appropriateness
The best hedgehog toys have clear functions and purposes. A stuffed animal is easy enough to understand, but if you’re picking out a hedgehog-inspired toy that isn’t a simple plush doll or animal figurine, consider what it’s designed to do. Different animal toys are intended for different ages of children, with appropriate play functions for different stages of development.
How much you can expect to spend on a hedgehog toy
Simple hedgehog toys and plushes can be found for under $15. If you want something particularly large or made with higher-end components, it could cost a little more.
Hedgehog toy FAQ
Are there good DIY hedgehog toys?
A. There are arts and crafts projects that are hedgehog-themed. Some are simple like painting or decorating something that’s made to look like a hedgehog. For a hedgehog toy that’s fairly unique, there’s a science experiment kit for kids that involves growing your own crystal hedgehog decorations in water. The colorful result is a cute hedgehog toy with crystals on its back.
What’s the difference between a hedgehog and a porcupine?
A. Hedgehogs and porcupines both have spiky bodies, and some people like both of these cute animals. However, if you’re looking for a gift for a kid who loves hedgehogs, it’s important that you get the right animal. At a glance, the two spiky balls may look a bit similar. However, the shape of their faces and quills are completely different, and people who are big fans of hedgehogs can notice the difference immediately.
What are the best hedgehog toys to buy?
Top hedgehog toy
Dilly Dudu Hedgehog Stuffed Animal
What you need to know: This little plush hedgehog is curled up in a ball but isn’t prickly at all, making it safe and fun for kids.
What you’ll love: The overall body is about 8 inches and it tucks into a ball similarly to how real hedgehogs curl up. It has a cute and simple face with eyes, nose and a smiling mouth. The soft fabric quills give the illusion of actual hedgehog quills, despite being much softer to the touch.
What you should consider: Some users have found that it doesn’t have as much stuffing inside as they’d like.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Top hedgehog toy for the money
Wild Republic Hedgehog Plush Stuffed Animal
What you need to know: This affordable hedgehog plush has a realistic overall design with soft fuzz on the back instead of quills.
What you’ll love: It’s about 8 inches in length with short little limbs attached to the larger body of the plush. The features are simple, with glassy eyes and a large nose. It’s made of high-quality material that’s surface-washable if needed.
What you should consider: The plush quills aren’t long enough to be brushed back into a realistic position. Some customers received flawed products or found that the strings of the quills aren’t very durable.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Worth checking out
Learning Resources Spike the Fine Motor Hedgehog Fidget Friend
What you need to know: This fidget toy is safe for young kids and takes the form of a friendly and colorful hedgehog.
What you’ll love: The toy has six different fidget methods for young kids to try. It’s designed to help improve fine motor skills and practice moving plastic parts. The toy has moving parts, but it’s safe for kids older than 18 months and doesn’t have small components that could be a choking hazard.
What you should consider: Some users reported that kids break it too easily, so consider how rough your child might be with it before you buy.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
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The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is issuing on Thursday a draft rule aimed at curbing planet-warming emissions from fossil-fired power plants that is expected to be a key piece of the Biden administration’s climate policy.
The proposal seeks to limit carbon dioxide from existing coal plants, as well as new natural gas-powered plants and some large existing gas plants.
They would be expected to cut 617 million metric tons of carbon dioxide from the air between 2028 and 2042. This is equal to reducing emissions from 137 million passenger cars, or about half of all cars in the U.S.
The rule would also be expected to cut other air pollution, preventing 1,300 premature deaths in the year 2030.
“In a strong and vigorous way this reinforces our trajectory in a critical sector of the economy — in the power sector — and we are moving even faster and with greater certainty in the direction of unlocking the economic upside and the public health gains associated with meeting the president’s climate targets,” National Climate Adviser Ali Zaidi told reporters on Wednesday.
The power sector is responsible for a quarter of U.S. emissions. Cutting its contribution to climate change is expected to be a major factor not only in reducing emissions from the sector, but also from others like transportation as the administration also seeks to increasingly electrify cars.
The regulations are expected to prompt some coal plants to shut down, rather than choose to comply with the new regulations.
“We will see some coal retirements, but the way this program is designed, this is really a decision that will be made company-by-company and state-by-state,” said EPA Administrator Michael Regan. “It gives a ton of flexibility so that the power sector can make individual decisions based on available technology and the resources that they want to expend.”
He also said that the impact on electricity prices is expected to be “negligible,” raising them 2 percent in 2030, 0.24 percent in 2035 and 0.08 percent in 2040.
The draft rule received pushback from Republicans like Sen. Shelley Moore Captito (R-W.Va.) who said she would seek to overturn the rule if it is finalized.
“The Clean Power Plan 2.0 announced today is the Biden administration’s most blatant attempt yet to close down power plants and kill American energy jobs,” Capito, the top Republican on the Environment and Public Works Committee, said in a written statement.
“I plan to introduce a Congressional Review Act resolution of disapproval to protect workers and families from the disastrous impacts of these latest job-killing regulations,” she added.
Before the draft rule was released, Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) also criticized it, saying in response that he would vote against any Biden nominees to the EPA.
On the other hand, some climate activists indicated that they believe the rule did not go far enough.
“We look forward to engaging in the comment process to ensure these standards swiftly achieve the necessary emissions reductions and that they cover more sources responsible for power sector carbon pollution—more gas power plants, in particular,” said a written statement from Lena Moffitt, executive director of Evergreen Action.
However, Moffitt also called the rule an “important step to tackle power sector climate pollution head-on.”
The emissions limits required under the rule are based on plants’ use of either technology that captures a plant’s carbon dioxide emissions, preventing them from going into the atmosphere and warming the planet or using hydrogen energy at the same plant alongside the fossil fuels.
While hydrogen energy itself does not produce emissions, instead creating water when used, it requires energy to produce. The EPA rule requires that this energy comes from a low-greenhouse gas source.
Neither technology is particularly common. The country’s only coal plant using carbon capture on a large scale shut down in 2020, according to The New York Times, while E&E News reports that there are not many power plants with major reliance on hydrogen.
President Biden, throughout his tenure, has called for reaching a carbon-free power sector by 2035. Though the draft rule projects ongoing emissions reductions beyond that date, Regan said he still thinks the president’s goal can be achieved under the rule.
“We believe that where we will end up will be squarely in line with the president’s goal of 100 percent by 2035,” Regan said. “This is one proposal in a suite of actions that are being taken by the entire government, so when it all adds up we feel very confident that we’re going to be there by 2035.”
The proposal is expected to result in an additional 22 gigawatts of coal power going offline between 2023 and 2035 when compared to a baseline. Coal plants can vary in capacity, though a majority in the U.S. have capacities between 0.25 and 0.75 gigawatts.
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PITTSBURGH, June 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- "Many people require vision correction glasses and there is a growing population of people who require home oxygen and nasal cannula. I wanted to create a more comfortable way to wear glasses and support nasal cannula," said the inventor, from Dallas, Texas, "so I invented the NASAL CANNULA SUPPORT. My design would reduce stress on your ears and it provides secure placement of the nasal cannula for maximal effect."
The invention provides an improved way to support a nasal cannula when wearing eyeglasses. In doing so, it eliminates the common problems associated with the cannula and glasses sharing space behind the ear of the wearer. This unique design ensures that the cannula tubing remains properly in place using the frame of the prescription or stylish eyeglasses. The invention features an effective design that is easy to wear and use so it is ideal for hospital and home environments. It can be produced with many creative design variations while still maintaining the basic functionality.
The original design was submitted to the Houston sales office of InventHelp. It is currently available for licensing or sale to manufacturers or marketers. For more information, write Dept. 20-MHO-130, InventHelp, 217 Ninth Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15222, or call (412) 288-1300 ext. 1368. Learn more about InventHelp's Invention Submission Services at http://www.InventHelp.com.
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With Three-Year Revenue Growth of 2143.537 Percent, WHITTLEY AGENCY Named Among America's Fastest-Growing Private Companies
NEW YORK, Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Inc. revealed that WHITTLEY AGENCY, a culture-powered global business management, creative and communications consulting agency is No. 252 on its annual Inc. 5000 list, the most prestigious ranking of the fastest-growing private companies in America. The list represents a one-of-a-kind look at the most successful companies within the economy's most dynamic segment—its independent businesses. Facebook, Chobani, Under Armour, Microsoft, Patagonia, and many other well-known names gained their first national exposure as honorees on the Inc. 5000.
"The team at Whittley Agency has worked hard to build an unparallel legacy of success and growth. We are honored to receive this national recognition and most proud of the impact we have made for and alongside of our clients. Our growth into international emerging markets working with small to mid-size businesses continues as we continue to expand" said Dora Whittley, Founder and CEO of Whittley Agency.
The companies on the 2022 Inc. 5000 have not only been successful, but have also demonstrated resilience amid supply chain woes, labor shortages, and the ongoing impact of Covid-19. Among the top 500, the average median three-year revenue growth rate soared to 2,144 percent. Together, those companies added more than 68,394 jobs over the past three years.
Complete results of the Inc. 5000, including company profiles and an interactive database that can be sorted by industry, region, and other criteria, can be found at www.inc.com/inc5000. The top 500 companies are featured in the September issue of Inc. magazine, which will be available on August 23.
"The accomplishment of building one of the fastest-growing companies in the U.S., in light of recent economic roadblocks, cannot be overstated," says Scott Omelianuk, editor-in-chief of Inc. "Inc. is thrilled to honor the companies that have established themselves through innovation, hard work, and rising to the challenges of today."
"This award is a hallmark for the culture globally as it is a testament to the hard work put forth by our agency for our clients and global community. We are thrilled to receive this award for our remarkable growth and look forward to celebrating more achievements in 2022 and beyond" said Mike Whittley, Co-Founder and Co-CEO of Whittley Agency.
Whittley Agency (WA) is a culture-powered global business management, creative and communications consulting firm headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia (United States) with offices in Paris, France (Europe), and Yaoundé, Cameroon (West Africa). WA speaks to demographics authentic to and representative of diverse culture and communities. We work as an Agency of Record for a multitude of small to mid-size businesses across entertainment, CPG, beauty, health and government industries. This is achieved through synergistic vertical alignment with clients on strategy, corporate communications, influencer engagement, branded content, and creative marketing consulting yielding an organic connection to consumer base, increased brand awareness and accelerated scale power. Our team has over twenty years of international experience and relationships that leave best in class imprints and results with our clients.
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Tesla has recalled 40,168 vehicles due to a software issue that could cause loss of power steering assist, but the automaker says it’s already released an over-the-air (OTA) update to address the problem.
In certain 2017-2021 Model S and Model X vehicles that received the 2022.36 firmware release, changes to the “calibration values” for the electric power steering could result in external forces, such as impacts from pot holes or bumps, being interpreted as unexpected steering assist torque, according to a National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recall report.
Such incorrect interpretation could lead to a reduction in power assist, increasing the effort needed to steer, particularly at lower speeds, the report said. Loss of assist will trigger audio and visual alerts.
Tesla has released an OTA update to recalibrate the power steering system. While Tesla generally pushes these updates straight to customer vehicles, the automaker is also going through the mandated recall procedure and mailing letters to owners confirming the fix. Those are expected to go out December 31.
It’s the latest of many recalls over the past couple of years issued with an easy OTA fix—quite different than those recalls that require in-person parts replacement.
In September, Tesla recalled over 1 million vehicles for a power-window issue that could have pinched fingers. Prior to that, it recalled 26,681 vehicles for “decreased defrosting performance.” Both issues were fixed with OTA updates that didn’t require service-center visits.
But Tesla has still had to deal with a few large recalls that do require in-person service visits. A recall of 356,309 Model 3 sedans earlier this year included inspection and, if necessary, replacement of rearview camera wiring harnesses, while another involving the Model S required the same for frunk latch assemblies.
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