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WASHINGTON (AP) — The mother of Ashli Babbitt, the woman fatally shot by police inside the U.S. Capitol during the Jan. 6, 2021, riot, was arrested in Washington on Friday after refusing to get out of the street during a demonstration on the two-year anniversary, police said.
Micki Witthoeft, 58, was accused of traffic violations, Capitol Police said in an emailed statement. She was released Friday afternoon and given a citation to appear in court at a later date, police said.
Witthoeft and others were walking on a street near the Capitol when police, who had formed a line to keep them from going farther, directed them to get out of the road, officials said.
Video shared on social media shows police repeatedly warning the group to move to the sidewalk or be arrested. Witthoeft then turned around with her hands behind her back and was taken into custody.
The group did not have a permit to demonstrate on Capitol grounds, according to police.
Babbitt, 35, was fatally shot while attempting to climb through the broken window of a barricaded door leading to the Speaker’s Lobby inside the Capitol. Police there were evacuating members of Congress from the mob supporting then-President Donald Trump’s false claim that the 2020 presidential election was stolen.
The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Columbia cleared the Capitol police officer who shot her of wrongdoing, concluding that he acted in self-defense and in the defense of members of Congress. The Capitol Police also cleared the officer.
Contact information for Witthoeft could not immediately be located Friday, and it wasn't clear if she had an attorney to speak on her behalf. A phone message was left at a number listed for Babbitt's brother. | https://www.mrt.com/news/article/Ashli-Babbitt-s-mother-arrested-during-Jan-6-17700323.php | 2023-01-06 23:33:12 | 1 | https://www.mrt.com/news/article/Ashli-Babbitt-s-mother-arrested-during-Jan-6-17700323.php |
TORONTO (AP) — Eight teenage girls who apparently met on social media have been charged with second-degree murder in the stabbing death of a 59-year-old man, Toronto police said Tuesday.
Investigators allege that the girls assaulted and stabbed the man in Toronto’s downtown core early Sunday morning. Police said medics took the man to a hospital, where he died.
According to police, the eight girls were arrested near where the attack happened. Three of the girls are 13 years old, three are 14 and two are 16.
Detective Sgt. Terry Browne of the Toronto Police Service Homicide Squad said they think the girls were trying to take a bottle of alcohol from the man.
“I’ve been in policing for almost 35 years and you think you’ve seen it all,” Browne said in an interview with The Associated Press. “Anyone who isn’t shocked with hearing something like this has clearly just thrown in the towel and just said that anything is possible in this world. Eight young girls and most under the age of 16. If this isn’t alarming and shocking to everyone, then we’re all in trouble quite frankly.”
Browne said the same girls got into an altercation earlier in the night in the area. He declined to release more details on that.
“They met each other through social media. They come from varying parts of the city,” Browne said said. “We don’t know how or why they met on that evening and why the destination was downtown Toronto. We don’t know how long they were acquainted with each other. I wouldn’t describe them as a gang at this point.”
Browne said they took part in a “swarming.” He declined to say if they videotaped it. He said they will look to see if there are similar attacks online.
“Maybe these were eight young women that wanted to make a name for themselves and see if they could become socially famous,” he said.
Police believe they all acted in concert.
“They are all equally culpable,” he said. “There is no doubt in our minds that they were all working as a singular entity in a swarming mob mentality when they chose to attack this man.”
He said a number of weapons were seized, but he declined to say what kind. He also said three of the girls had prior encounters with the police.
“It’s bizarre that they would all have hooked up together and found their way to downtown Toronto. Their primary residences are all over the place,” he said.
Browne said police spoke to the parents of the teens.
“I can tell you it was a shock to find out that their children were involved in an event like this,” he said.
Canadian authorities can’t release the girls’ names by law because they’re underage.
They have made their first court appearance and remain in custody. The next court appearance is Dec. 29.
Browne said the victim started living in Toronto’s shelter system in September. He said they haven’t been able to reach certain family members and until they do they won’t release his name.
“He does have a very supportive family in the area so I wouldn’t necessarily call him homeless. Maybe just recently on some hard luck,” he said.
Browne said they are asking anyone who saw the the group of teens that night to contact police.
He said 20 or 30 years ago in Toronto young teen boys would swarm others and try to steal Dr. Martens boots or Air Jordan shoes for a time but said that faded away.
“Has this happened recently that we are not aware of? Have people been posting this stuff online that we weren’t aware of?” he said. “It’s something that we are going to try to find out.” | https://www.yourcentralvalley.com/news/u-s-world/ap-8-teen-girls-charged-with-murder-in-toronto-stabbing-death/ | 2022-12-21 07:44:04 | 0 | https://www.yourcentralvalley.com/news/u-s-world/ap-8-teen-girls-charged-with-murder-in-toronto-stabbing-death/ |
Stefanos Tsitsipas 2023 Terra Wortmann Open Odds
A round of 16 match is next for Stefanos Tsitsipas in the Terra Wortmann Open, and he will meet Nicolas Jarry. Tsitsipas' odds are the second-best among the field at +550 to win this event at OWL Arena.
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Tsitsipas at the 2023 Terra Wortmann Open
- Next Round: Round of 16
- Tournament Dates: June 16-25
- Venue: OWL Arena
- Location: Halle, Germany
- Court Surface: Grass
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Tsitsipas' Next Match
On Wednesday, June 21 at 6:00 AM ET, Tsitsipas will meet Jarry in the round of 16, after defeating Gregoire Barrere 6-7, 6-4, 7-6 in the previous round.
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Stefanos Tsitsipas Grand Slam Odds
- Wimbeldon odds to win: +2200
- US Open odds to win: +1200
- Terra Wortmann Open odds to win: +550
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Tsitsipas Stats
- Tsitsipas beat No. 58-ranked Barrere 6-7, 6-4, 7-6 on Monday to advance to the .
- In 19 tournaments over the past 12 months, Tsitsipas has gone 47-18 and has won one title.
- Tsitsipas is 6-2 on grass over the past year, with one tournament victory.
- Tsitsipas, over the past year, has played 65 matches across all court surfaces, and 25.6 games per match.
- On grass, Tsitsipas has played eight matches over the past 12 months, and he has totaled 31.9 games per match while winning 53.7% of games.
- Tsitsipas, over the past 12 months, has won 85.5% of his service games and 23.7% of his return games.
- Tsitsipas has been victorious in 85.6% of his service games on grass over the past 12 months and 23.1% of his return games.
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Favre seeks dismissal from Mississippi welfare funds lawsuit
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Brett Favre’s lawyers filed papers Friday again asking a Mississippi judge to dismiss the retired NFL quarterback from a lawsuit that demands repayment of millions of dollars of welfare money intended to help some of the poorest people in the U.S.
The Mississippi Department of Human Services last year sued Favre and more than three dozen other people or businesses. The suit says money from the Temporary Assistance to Needy Families program was improperly spent, including on projects Favre supported: $5 million for a volleyball arena at the university where Favre’s daughter played the sport and $1.7 million toward development of a concussion treatment drug.
“It is apparent that MDHS has sued Favre, a Mississippi and national celebrity, to try to deflect responsibility for its own egregious wrongdoing in allowing tens of millions of dollars of its public funds to be misspent — funds for which MDHS itself admits it was ‘exclusively responsible,’” said the filing Friday by Favre’s lawyers, including Eric D. Herschmann of Austin, Texas.
Favre, who lives in Mississippi, sought to be dismissed from the state lawsuit in November, then the state revised its demand against him in December. The filing Friday responds to the state’s December demand.
The latest attempt to get out of the state lawsuit came a day after Favre filed three defamation lawsuits against Mississippi Auditor Shad White and two former NFL players who have sharply criticized Favre in their roles as national sportscasters — Pat McAfee and Shannon Sharpe.
On his podcast Friday, McAfee scoffed at the defamation suit. He said he received a “warning shot” from Favre’s lawyers before it was filed, in a letter that demanded he erase every video he had recorded that included mentions of Favre and the alleged misspending of welfare money.
“I looked at that. I said, ‘That is hilarious.’ Of course we’re not doing that,” McAfee said on “The Pat McAfee Show.”
McAfee said Favre’s lawyers also demanded that he publicly apologize to Favre by Wednesday evening. Talking to others in his studio, McAfee said: “I’m one of the worst apologizers in the world.”
In the lawsuit against McAfee, Favre said McAfee had used “outrageous falsehoods” that included calling Favre a “thief” who was “stealing from poor people in Mississippi.” McAfee said Friday that the lawsuit used quotes from him that were “certainly accurate.” He said he also frequently said “allegedly” when discussing Favre.
The lawsuit against White said the Republican state auditor “has carried out an outrageous media campaign of malicious and false accusations” against Favre to try to boost his own political career. Fletcher Freeman, a spokesperson for White, responded that White has spoken truthfully about the case with statements that are backed by years of work by professionals in the auditor’s office.
In the suit against Sharpe, Favre said Sharpe made “egregiously false” statements about him on the Fox Sports talk show “Skip and Shannon: Undisputed,” including that Favre “stole money from people that really needed money.”
The Associated Press left phone messages for Sharpe on Thursday, seeking comment about the defamation lawsuits. He did not immediately respond to those messages and had not publicly responded by Friday.
John Davis, who was Mississippi Department of Human Services director from 2016 to mid-2019, pleaded guilty to state and federal charges last year in the Mississippi welfare scandal, and he agreed to testify against others in the state’s largest public corruption case. His sentencing has been delayed.
No criminal charges have been brought against Favre. He has repaid $1.1 million he received for speaking fees from a nonprofit group that spent TANF money with approval from the Mississippi Department of Human Services. White said Favre never showed up to give the speeches.
Favre’s daughter started playing volleyball at his alma mater, the University of Southern Mississippi, in 2017. The volleyball arena was a pet project of the NFL Hall of Fame quarterback and he pledged to lead fundraising efforts for it. Previous filings in the state’s civil lawsuit show text message exchanges between Favre and others about directing money to the volleyball facility from a nonprofit organization that had Department of Human Services contracts.
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LOS ANGELES (AP) — Los Angeles police on Thursday identified the suspect who allegedly shot and wounded three officers as a 32-year-old wanted parolee who was found dead hours after the standoff.
The officers, all senior officers and members of a Los Angeles Police Department K-9 dog-handling unit, remained hospitalized in stable condition after Wednesday night’s shooting in the Lincoln Heights neighborhood near downtown.
The gunman was identified as Jonathan Magana. The coroner’s office will determine whether he died by suicide or was shot by police during the confrontation.
The board of directors for the Los Angeles Police Protective League, the union that represents the LAPD’s rank-and-file, in a statement Thursday said the three officers are “on the path to a full physical recovery.”
“Although we believe they will recover physically, each of these officers will live with the memory of almost losing their lives at the hands of a wanted fugitive in a hail of gunfire,” the board wrote. “What occurred last night to these Metropolitan Division K9 officers happens all too often to law enforcement officers and is a stark reminder of the inherent danger every officer faces when they put on their uniform each day.”
Other details about the shooting were not immediately available.
LAPD officers were looking for a parolee at large, later identified as Magana, around 4 p.m. Wednesday. But when they found him, he was barricaded in a shed and refused to obey commands to surrender, the department said.
K-9 officers were called in to help, and the officers used what police described as a gas “chemical agent” in another effort to force Magana to surrender.
“Unfortunately, that suspect responded to that chemical agent by opening the shed and opening fire on the officers,” hitting three of them, Los Angeles Police Cmdr. Stacy Spell said during a news conference Wednesday.
SWAT robots were sent in to keep an eye on the suspect, and one fired gas into the shed.
The situation ended shortly before 9 p.m. Police later said the suspect was found and pronounced dead at the scene.
The lengthy time of the standoff shows the officers were “taking their time to try to de-escalate this and more importantly, resolve this peacefully,” Los Angeles Police Assistant Chief Al Labrada said. “And unfortunately, behavior of this individual did not result in that. A very deadly situation.” | https://www.wivb.com/news/u-s-headlines/los-angeles-police-id-gunman-in-shooting-of-3-officers/ | 2023-03-09 21:52:06 | 1 | https://www.wivb.com/news/u-s-headlines/los-angeles-police-id-gunman-in-shooting-of-3-officers/ |
Hoping for a lottery win? Look at these expensive homes you can buy with your new fortune
Everyone dreams big about what they would splurge on if they won the lottery.
Some see a new wardrobe in their future while others are planning ways to jet off around the world. You might even dream of adding a few new sports cars or boats to your lineup.
But if your post-win lottery plans include finding a new, not-so-humble abode, we have details on some of the top home listings in Delaware sure to keep you daydreaming about hitting that jackpot.
How much is the Powerball jackpot?
The Powerball jackpot has reached $1 billion for the third time in the lottery game’s 31-year history, with an estimated cash value of $516.8 million.
It ranks as the seventh largest U.S. lottery jackpot and third largest Powerball jackpot, according to Powerball.
No Powerball tickets matched all six numbers drawn and the red Powerball on Monday night, leaving many Powerball players to try their luck once again and hold out hope during tonight’s drawing.
Overall odds of winning a prize are 1 in 24.9 and the odds of winning the jackpot are 1 in 292.2 million, Powerball reports.
How much is the Mega Millions jackpot?
After there were no Mega Millions jackpot winners in Tuesday night’s drawing, the overall payout increased to $720 million, with a cash option of $369.6 million.
This is the fifth largest Mega Millions jackpot in history. The top four jackpots continued rolling past $1 billion during their runs.
The next Mega Millions drawing takes place on Friday, July 21.
The odds of matching all five white balls is 12,607,306-to-1. The odds of winning the jackpot are 302,575,350-to-1, Mega Millions reports.
Luxury homes you could buy if you win the lottery
Now that you’ve got your game face on and your eye on the lottery prize, take some time to peruse the top homes for sale in the state so you know exactly what to do once you hit big.
Bethany Beach
Planning to live at the beach or acquire a vacation home with your lottery funds? Bethany Beach has breathtaking water views sure to make you long for long days spent with your feet in the sand.
$1,349,900 – 610 5th Street
This home has 2,576 square feet, 4 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms, 5,663 square feet, and is listed by John Zacharias, Patterson-Schwartz Ocean View Center.
This new-construction home features a palatial open-concept main level with two living areas, storage closets, a powder room, a kitchen and a gas fireplace.
The large family room has a coffered ceiling, and the gourmet kitchen includes an 11-foot island, a pantry, quartz countertops and upgraded finishes and appliances.
More perks include a covered porch off the large dining area, spacious parking and storage on the ground level, an outdoor shower with hose hook-up, and an owner’s suite that features a large walk-in closet and ensuite bathroom.
$2,995,000 – 217 Central Boulevard
This home boasts 5,682 square feet, 11 bedrooms, 11 full bathrooms, 2 half-bathrooms, 6,970-square-foot lot, and is listed by Leslie Kopp, The Leslie Kopp Group, Long & Foster, Bethany.
This coastal-style home sits on an oversized lot less than two blocks from the beach near downtown Bethany.
The open floor plan with high ceilings and an expansive great room can accommodate family gatherings and special events.
Features include a gas fireplace, a wrap-around screened porch, a wet bar, a sun deck and a private deck. The second level features a loft that opens to a covered porch and six spacious bedrooms.
An extra perk is the ample parking space for all the home’s inhabitants!
For more details on the top 10 homes for sale in Bethany Beach, click here.
Middletown
Middletown has long been an area booming with expansion, and new real estate has been a part of that growth. If your dreams of homeownership include the idyllic, quiet neighborhoods of Middletown, there’s a hunk of land out there for you.
$819,000 – 763 Idlewyld Drive
This home is 3,300 square feet, 4 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms, 0.26 acre lot, and is listed by Lisa Vance, Re/Max Integrity.
It sits in Middletown’s Parkside community, a great option for families with children looking for extra space. Whether that’s for more mom-moments to wine down or more room to host holiday dinners, we won’t judge.
A newly built Kingston model, it features hardwoods throughout the entire first floor, an open floor plan with a gourmet kitchen opening into the great room and a gas fireplace.
The kitchen comes with a double oven, an island with Quartzite countertops, subway tile backsplash and a large pantry.
Other features include a study with French doors, a luxurious owners’ bath and a three-car garage.
For more details on the top 10 homes listed or sold in Middletown, click here.
Greenville
For those of you hoping to cozy up near the likes of President Joe Biden in your new home, no need to look beyond Delaware’s esteemed area of Greenville.
But if you don’t want to cozy up near anyone, that’s OK, too. Luckily, these plots are so big you probably won’t ever see your neighbors if that’s your vibe.
$3,300,000 – 307 Pentland Drive
At 9,049 square feet, 5 bedrooms, 4.5 bathrooms, 13.96 acres, this home is listed by Victoria Dickinson, Patterson-Schwartz, Greenville.
Located on nearly 14 acres of land, this contemporary stone home sits atop a tree-lined drive in the Pentland community with beautiful views of the Brandywine Valley.
This listing includes an open-air foyer, a formal living room with a gas fireplace, a pool, a formal dining room and a private study/office with curved wall windows.
The primary suite has a fireplace, extensive hidden storage, a dressing room and a walk-in closet, a laundry area, a sitting area with radiant floor heating and a large combination bathroom.
Unique features like a conservatory; a game room with a full bar, a powder room, a lounge area and a sunroom overlooking rolling hills; a stocked pond below the hillside meadow, and an elevator are among its perks.
The house is complete with a circular driveway, a three-car garage, a floor-to-ceiling stone fireplace, a large IPE deck and an open-air curved staircase.
$3,850,000 – 110 Kirk Road
This 6,709 square feet, 6 bedrooms, 6.5 bathrooms, 5.95 acres, is listed by Victoria Dickinson, Patterson-Schwartz, Greenville.
This tranquil property features a home built by the du Pont family and is located near the Wilmington Country Club, close to local shops and restaurants.
The private gated entrance leads to arched doorways that open up to antique fireplaces, original millwork, pegged random width floors, a formal living room and an updated gourmet kitchen, complete with a large island and breakfast area that seats six.
The owners’ suite features a bedroom, a fireplace, dressing areas and his-and-her bathrooms. The home contains five additional bedrooms and baths and a sunroom.
A 24-foot-by-95-foot terrace spans the kitchen, formal living room and family room, and overlooks the rear yard, pond and gazebo. The property also has a stone water tower.
For more of the top home listings in Greenville, click here.
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Newark
Does a quaint community near the University of Delaware, bustling with campus offerings but countered by idyllic greenery and nature trails, sound like the perfect place for you to invest your lottery fortune?
If so, these homes for sale in Newark might be worth keeping tabs on.
$724,900 – 513 Valley Road
At 2,265 square feet, 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, end-unit townhome, this home is listed by Bayard Williams, House of Real Estate.
This Wilkinson-model home is in the original phase of Briarcreek, a 55+ active-adult community.
The home has an open floor plan with a fireplace in the living room; a gourmet kitchen with stainless steel appliances, a chimney hood and quartz countertop; a large deck, and a two-car garage.
The first-floor owner’s suite has two large walk-in closets and a bath fit for royalty. The second-floor guest space includes two bedrooms, a shared bath and a loft overlooking the great room.
Local attractions include Main Street in Newark and the Fair Hill Natural Area, and this home puts you within minutes of Interstate 95, Route 7 and Route 1.
$1,325,000 – 103 Starling St.
This home boasts 3,590 square feet, 5 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms, 4.14 acres and is listed by Bob Blackhurst, Compass.
Nature lovers will delight in this listing on Starling Street.
With over 4 acres of land, the property backs up to the White Clay Creek Preserve tails and Papermill Park, with plenty of space for gardening or hosting parties.
Inside, you’ll find a large foyer with a vaulted ceiling, a spacious living room, a formal dining room, an eat-in kitchen and a first-floor bedroom.
A large master suite is located on the second floor with vaulted ceilings and a walk-in closet.
More perks include a private backyard with a large patio, built-in lights and stone steps; a private pond for fishing and ice skating, and horse stables.
For more home listings in the Newark-Pike Creek area, click here.
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Wilmington
Bustling with culinary delights, city views and business opportunities aplenty, a newly acquired fortune could lend itself a flashy new home in Wilmington.
$579,900 – 2401 Pennsylvania Ave., apartment 1512
At 1,206 square feet, 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, this home is listed by Paul Pantano of Pantano Real Estate.
This listing is a fully renovated luxury corner condominium on the 15th floor of The Devon, close to Greenville, Rockford Park, Trolley Square, the art museum, cafés and restaurants.
The open floor plan includes glass walls, bamboo flooring, crown molding, built-in shelving, designer light fixtures and two-panel doors with brushed-nickel hardware.
The great room opens to the custom kitchen, complete with a breakfast bar, premium KraftMaid cabinetry, granite counters, glass tile backsplash and Frigidaire Gallery appliances. A spacious balcony provides a southern view of the area.
The primary bedroom has a masterpiece bathroom with marble floors, porcelain shower walls, a glass shower door, a premium vanity and a walk-in closet with drawers and wood-vented shelving. The hall bathroom features similar amenities.
$800,000 – 1706 N. Park Drive, apartment 7
At 3,816 square feet, 3 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms, this house is listed by Kyle McKean, Long & Foster, Greenville.
This home is located in the Old Mill section of Brandywine Park Condominiums, with a monitored security gate, a private elevator and access to the community pool, fitness center, clubhouse, dog park and outdoor areas.
The home has a historic stone and brick façade, high ceilings and sophisticated finishes throughout. The first floor features a foyer, sitting room, laundry room and a bedroom with an ensuite bathroom, sauna, custom walk-in closet and an 11-foot-by-20-foot private patio.
The second floor has an open-concept dining room, a living room and a second deck with views of the Brandywine. The eat-in kitchen has high-end appliances and blackened steel fireplace spans two levels with exposed stone walls.
Other features include a den, a bedroom on the third floor, an exercise room or office, a loft area and two dedicated parking spaces covered in the garage.
For more top home listings in Wilmington, click here.
Reporter Ben Mace contributed to this report.
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Neymar scores, Brazil advances to quarterfinals at World Cup
By TALES AZZONI
AP Sports Writer
DOHA, Qatar (AP) — Neymar scored a goal in his return from injury and Brazil beat South Korea 4-1 to advance to the quarterfinals of the World Cup. Neymar converted a first-half penalty for his 76th goal with Brazil and move one shy of Pelé all-time scoring record with the national team. The 82-year-old Pelé said he was going to watch the match on television while hospitalized in Brazil to treat a respiratory infection. Vinícius Júnior, Richarlison and Lucas Paquetá also scored in the first half for Brazil. The Selecao has made it to the quarterfinals of the World Cup for the eighth straight time. | https://kion546.com/sports/ap-national-sports/2022/12/05/neymar-scores-brazil-beats-south-korea-4-1-at-world-cup/ | 2022-12-06 14:28:13 | 1 | https://kion546.com/sports/ap-national-sports/2022/12/05/neymar-scores-brazil-beats-south-korea-4-1-at-world-cup/ |
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) _ The winning numbers in Sunday afternoon's drawing of the Indiana Lottery's "Daily Three-Midday" game were:
9-5-8, SB: 7
(nine, five, eight; SB: seven)
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) _ The winning numbers in Sunday afternoon's drawing of the Indiana Lottery's "Daily Three-Midday" game were:
9-5-8, SB: 7
(nine, five, eight; SB: seven) | https://www.expressnews.com/lottery/article/Winning-numbers-drawn-in-Daily-Three-Midday-game-17325667.php | 2022-07-24 19:07:04 | 1 | https://www.expressnews.com/lottery/article/Winning-numbers-drawn-in-Daily-Three-Midday-game-17325667.php |
HERSHEY, Pa. — Since opening the curtain in 1933, the Hershey Theatre has hosted countless plays and performances. But this Thursday, Friday, and Saturday might be the rare time when it hosts a play, where Hershey has a role to play.
"Hershey to me wasn't just part of my childhood. It may have been the best part of my childhood, said Hall of Fame sportswriter Ray Didinger with a smile. "It was coming up from Philadelphia where we lived, really, to watch the Eagles practice."
'Tommy and Me' will take center stage in Hershey. Didinger penned the play on his evolving friendship with Hall of Fame player Tommy McDonald. It's a friendship that all started in Chocolatetown.
"This is where the game became real to me. When I was a kid, I sat in the stands. I sat at Franklin Field and watched Tommy play and I watched the team play but you know, I'm up on the twenty-fourth row. They're down on the field. Well, here, there was no distance," recalled Didinger. "I mean here, I could walk right up to Tommy. We could talk. He could put his arm around me, which he did, we could walk together, and you know, all of a sudden I was in that world. That was really when I just fell in love. I fell in love with him. I fell in love with the game. I fell in love with the life and I just decided 'You know, this is what I want to do.'"
"For me, I've been hearing about it for six years from Ray," said the play's director Joe Canuso. "He talks about it all the time, about how much it meant to him as a kid growing up, coming up here. I think it was a very formative time for him."
What started as an idea for a magazine article, then maybe a book, ultimately became a play after a year and a half of work.
"I did not want to make a documentary or a lecture with film clips and talking about things," said Canuso. "I wanted to do a real story that had an arc to it. It had real characters and real emotions and passion."
"The heart of the play is how it all started with the little ten-year-old kid, carrying his heroes' helmet, to then, later on, I become a sports writer. I begin to lead the campaign to try and get him into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. He finally gets in after a 30-year wait. He asks me to be his presenter in Canton. I just said, 'You know, I have to tell this', but always in the back of my mind was the thought. 'I would love to bring this back to Hershey,'" recalled Didinger.
Whether you're a sports fan, a theatergoer, or somewhere in between, Didinger says that everyone can find something to love in 'Tommy and Me,' with the highest praise coming from Tommy McDonald, before his passing in 2018.
"It was so wonderful to see him laugh, to see him get tearful, and to see him nudge his wife and son and point to the stage and say 'That, that, yeah, that happened! That happened. Yeah, I remember that!' That was the best part of it," said Didinger.
And for an area so rich in history, it's part of a story that some in this region may not have known.
"Every summer, a pro football team came here and lived here and trained here and played games here. And you could go to the stadium here and see the Eagles and the Baltimore Colts play a game. Two dollars general admission, walk in, find your seat, and watch a game with 12 hall-of-famers playing," exclaimed Didinger. "You know the game today is so enormous and it is so corporate and it is so billion dollar. But in 1950s, it was really the game in your backyard almost, and the fact that you can kind of tell that story through the play, and we do, is something that I think the people up here would really find interesting, enlightening, and probably pretty entertaining."
Following each performance, there's a question and answer portion for the audience, with the Hall of Fame writer, as well as some special guests, who are no strangers to the gridiron. | https://www.fox43.com/article/sports/tommy-and-me-brings-didinger-and-hershey-full-circle/521-96a870d2-e5d1-4711-82af-daccc0ba2cab | 2022-08-17 18:32:41 | 1 | https://www.fox43.com/article/sports/tommy-and-me-brings-didinger-and-hershey-full-circle/521-96a870d2-e5d1-4711-82af-daccc0ba2cab |
Man’s arm severed by train after being assaulted, left unconscious on tracks
Published: Jul. 15, 2022 at 1:33 PM CDT|Updated: 5 minutes ago
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT/Gray News) – A man’s arm was severed after being hit by a train in Kentucky, according to authorities.
Police say the man was assaulted near tracks at a railroad overpass Friday morning and was unconscious when a train came through, WKYT reports.
The man was taken to the hospital for treatment.
It is unclear what other injuries were sustained, but police say the man was able to give them a statement.
The R J Corman Railroad Police Department is investigating the collision between the train and the man.
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LARRABEE, Iowa (KCAU) — Multiple people sustained injuries as a structure collapsed in Larrabee.
According to a release from the Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office, emergency responders received a report of an unfinished building collapse on Tuesday.
The release stated that the building was being constructed and had collapsed while the construction crew was working on it.
One person was flown to a hospital with severe injuries, one was transported by ambulance for minor injuries, and three people were privately taken to receive treatment for minor injuries, according to the release.
The release specified that no names will be released at this time.
Assisting crews included the Larrabee Fire and Rescue, Cherokee Regional Ambulance, Wings Air Rescue, and the Iowa State Patrol. | https://who13.com/news/building-collapse-sends-5-people-to-hospital-in-cherokee-county/ | 2022-08-31 19:16:42 | 0 | https://who13.com/news/building-collapse-sends-5-people-to-hospital-in-cherokee-county/ |
VERO BEACH, Fla., Aug. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Watercrest Richmond Assisted Living and Memory Care has not yet opened their doors to residents but is already creating an impact in their local community. Last month, the team at Watercrest Richmond partnered with the Aging & Disability Service in Chesterfield County for their 'Christmas in July' program. The 'Christmas in July' program aids aging seniors in the community by providing specific items on their wish list.
"Our Watercrest team received a list from Terry and Ann Donohue who had lost many personal and household items in a fire," said Christine King, Community Relations Director. "Delivering the items to the Donohue's was a very moving experience; they were so incredibly grateful. Our hearts are filled with joy knowing Watercrest made this couple's day brighter!"
Watercrest associates share a purpose and passion for serving others. As neighbors, family members, and friends, they share the emotional connection that inspires a sense of community at each Watercrest location. As part of the company-wide effort coined "Common Unity" initiatives, Watercrest associates are committed to positively influencing the fulfillment of needs in their hometown.
"The surrounding community has shown outstanding support and heartfelt appreciation towards the development of our beautiful Watercrest Richmond community," says Executive Director, Marsha Sottung. "We look forward to expanding our community partnerships and creating a positive impact for our future residents and the local community."
Watercrest Richmond will be a signature Watercrest product offering 76 assisted living and 22 memory care apartments with resort-style amenities and exceptional care. The architecture and design will boast a stunning fountain and promenade, art studio with gallery, music room, fireplace, multiple dining venues, theater, salon and spa, and the charming atmosphere of Bogey's Cigar and Scotch lounge. The community's Southern style exterior gathering spaces and one-of-a-kind greenhouse will offer opportunities for social engagement and resident activity amongst the lushly landscaped grounds and illuminated walking paths. Additionally, residents may enjoy the coveted Spa W offering world-class wellness amenities including light and salt therapy, and a state-of-the-art fitness and physical therapy center.
Watercrest Richmond is conveniently located at 5250 Grandin Avenue in Moseley; the sales office is open Monday through Friday from 9am to 5pm. For information, contact the community at 804-294-3508.
Known as a top destination by Travel + Leisure, Richmond offers the best of big-city amenities with the delights of Southern charm. The area offers plentiful dining, entertainment and cultural venues, just minutes from the rolling hills of Virginia farms, gorgeous state parks, and charming wineries.
Watercrest principals, Marc Vorkapich, CEO and Joan Williams, CFO, are setting new standards of quality for seniors and their families in the development of upscale senior living communities from South Florida to Virginia. This is the first senior living development project partnered between Watercrest and Harbert Seniors Housing Fund II.
HMC is an investment management firm focusing on alternative assets, with approximately $8.0 billion in Regulatory Assets under Management as of November 30, 2021. A privately owned firm founded in 1993, HMC serves foundations, endowments, fund of funds, pension funds, financial institutions, insurance companies, family offices, and high net worth individuals across multiple asset classes. For additional information about HMC, visit www.harbert.net.
Watercrest Senior Living Group was founded to honor our mothers and fathers, aspiring to become a beacon for quality in senior living by surpassing standards of care, service and associate training. Watercrest communities are recognized for their luxury aesthetic, exceptional amenities, world-class care, and innovative memory care programming offering unparalleled service to seniors living with Alzheimer's and dementia. A certified Great Place to Work, Watercrest specializes in the development and operations of assisted living and memory care communities and the growth of servant leaders. For information, visit www.watercrestseniorliving.com.
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Shohei Ohtani homers as Angels shut out Royals
Luis Rengifo hit a bases-clearing double in the win
The Angels' Shohei Ohtani fanned on three pitches during his first at-bat against the Royals on Tuesday night.
His next at-bat set the tone for the rest of the game.
The do-everything All-Star sent the third pitch of that at-bat 420 feet to straightaway center field, giving Los Angeles the early lead. The Angels piled on from there, getting a bases-loaded double from Luis Rengifo and a late home run from Max Stassi, while Jose Suarez and their bullpen dominated Kansas City in a 6-0 victory.
"We lean on him a lot," Angels interim manager Phil Nevin said of Ohtani, who showed no lingering affects from a foul ball he took off his thigh Monday night. "He hit that ball 110 miles an hour and it barely got out. This is a big park."
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Suarez (2-4) scattered three hits and a walk over 5 1/3 innings before the Los Angeles bullpen, which was hammered by Kansas City in a series-opening loss, rolled through the same bunch to clinch the Angels' first win since July 13.
They also kept Kansas City from winning four consecutive games for the first time this season.
"I came to battle today because my last outing wasn't too good," said Suarez, who had given up 10 earned runs in his last two starts combined. "I set a goal to keep battling and do better in the second half."
The Royals' Angel Zerpa (2-1) allowed two runs, one earned, on four hits and a walk before departing with a right knee injury in the fifth. His own bullpen didn't do him any favors, in particular Wyatt Mills, who hit a batter with the bases loaded to push across a run and wound up allowing three runs on three hits, two walks and two hit batters.
"We had a lot of good at-bats," Nevin said. "Really, a lot of good at-bats."
BLUE JAYS EXTEND WINNING STREAK TO SEVEN GAMES IN VICTORY OVER SHORTHANDED CARDINALS
Zerpa had mostly kept the Angels in check in his recall from Double-A Northwest Arkansas, the only damage on Ohtani's 420-foot shot to center field in the third inning. It was his sixth homer in 17 career games against Kansas City.
Then in the fifth, Zerpa was attempting to run down a grounder down the line when he reached to glove the ball and flip to first. Zerpa wound up making an awkward movement that caused him some knee pain and, after trying to make a couple of warmup pitches, departed with runners on the corners and nobody out.
"He was great. You just love watching him pitch, his style," Royals manager Mike Matheny said. "He just felt something in his knee. They're going to take a look at it, but it didn't feel good."
It looked as though the Angels might squander a good scoring chance, especially when Michael A. Taylor ran down a shallow fly off Ohtani's bat. But then Amir Garrett unloaded a wild pitch that allowed Phil Gosselin to score for a 2-0 lead, and the Angels proceeded to score three times in the seventh before Stassi's 422-foot homer in the ninth.
CUBS' WILLSON CONTRERAS, IAN HAPP SHARE EMOTIONAL HUG IN POSSIBLY THEIR FINAL GAME AT WRIGLEY FIELD
The Royals' best scoring chance came in the sixth, when Nicky Lopez was hit by a pitch and they loaded the bases. Jose Quijada entered and got a force out at home before getting Vinnie Pasquantino on an inning-ending fly out.
"Our bullpen did a heck of a job," Nevin said. "Quijada was phenomenal."
ROSTER MOVE
Royals RHP Jackson Kowar was optioned to Triple-A Omaha to make room for Zerpa on the roster.
TRAINER'S ROOM
Angels: CF Mike Trout (rib inflammation) still has not done any baseball work, interim manager Phil Nevin said. Trout had a cortisone shot last week and was eligible to come off the injured list Monday.
Royals: SS Bobby Witt Jr. (hamstring) hit in the cage before the game but was out of the lineup for the second straight night.. ... C Salvador Perez (thumb surgery) went 3 for 4 in his first rehab game Tuesday night at Omaha.
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The Angels are recalling RHP Janson Junk (0-0, 0.00 ERA) from Triple-A Salt Lake for his second big league appearance and first start this season in Wednesday's finale. RHP Brad Keller (5-10, 4.16) is getting the nod for Kansas City. | https://www.foxnews.com/sports/shohei-ohtani-homers-angels-shut-out-royals | 2022-07-27 19:02:40 | 0 | https://www.foxnews.com/sports/shohei-ohtani-homers-angels-shut-out-royals |
SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Boutique apparel brand HappyDic has launched a new collection of must-have tee shirts alongside a bold campaign to raise funds for global charities. Inspired by recent events in Ukraine the first collection features a small woven Ukraine flag detail on the right sleeve so wearers can quietly signal their support.
Accounting for 10% of all retail sales, Streetwear is now estimated to be worth over $185 billion. One of the most striking retail and fashion trends to have emerged in the last three decades.
Combining this ubiquitous style statement with the current global mission to be more sustainable and ethically responsible, HappyDic are taking evolving Streetwear one step further by introducing politics, culture, ethics and global responsibility into its mix. HappyDic streetwear is a statement of cultural engagement, ethical responsibility and a desire to support local apparel industries.
The exciting debut collection features original artwork that fuses iconic gaming characters with globally recognized dictators. "Maorio", fuses the legendary Mario character from Nintendo with Chairman Mao, the Chinese communist revolutionary turned dictator. The former North Korean dictator Kim Jong-Il is merged with Donkey Kong to create "Donkey Jong". The leader of the Cuban Revolution, Che Guevara becomes "Princess Peaché". And Joseph (pronounced "Yo-seef" in Russian) Stalin is mashed with Yoshi to produce "Yoshif". Each graphic Tee becomes a graphic statement and a talking point.
Made in the USA, HappyDic's tees are a luxury streetwear apparel brand with ethical values. Mindful of excessive production, HappyDic produces all their tee shirts in small batches which are then lovingly packaged with biodegradable and recyclable materials in their San Francisco studio.
Every HappyDic sale will contribute either all or a part of the proceeds to a designated charity selected from the highly trusted Charity Navigator. The first limited edition collection will see 100% of net proceeds go to charities actively helping Ukrainian refugees including HIAS, UNICEF, CARE and HOPE.
HappyDic's tees are available on white or black cotton in sizes Small, Medium, Large and Extra Large. Each tee is made with premium quality heavyweight 100% combed ring-spun American cotton. Retailing for $100.00.
More information is available at the official website: www.happydic.com
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NEW YORK, Nov. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Jakubowitz Law announces that a securities fraud class action lawsuit has commenced on behalf of shareholders of Centessa Pharmaceuticals plc (NASDAQ: CNTA).
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This lawsuit is on behalf of a class consisting of persons and entities that purchased or otherwise acquired: (a) Centessa American Depositary Shares pursuant and/or traceable to documents issued in connection with the Company's initial public offering conducted on or about May 28, 2021; and/or (b) Centessa securities between May 28, 2021 and June 1, 2022.
Shareholders interested in acting as a lead plaintiff representing the class of wronged shareholders have until November 28, 2022 to petition the court. Your ability to share in any recovery doesn't require that you serve as a lead plaintiff.
According to a filed complaint, Centessa Pharmaceuticals plc issued materially false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (i) the Company's product, lixivaptan, was less safe than defendants had represented; (ii) defendants overstated lixivaptan's clinical and commercial prospects; (iii) another Centessa product, ZF874, was less safe than defendants had represented; (iv) defendants overstated ZF874's clinical and commercial prospects while downplaying the drug's safety issues; and (v) as a result, documents issued in connection with Centessa's initial public offering and the Company's public statements throughout the class period were materially false and/or misleading and failed to state information required to be stated therein.
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SYRACUSE, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — Some would say we’re stepping into the most wonderful time of the year, but it can also be a tough time for people trying to stay on track with their health and weight goals.
Temptations are everywhere. So, let’s walk through some simple steps to help you eat guilt-free without giving up on your favorite parts of the feast.
Don’t Skip Meals
If you hold off on eating, hoping to save calories and splurge during dinner, your plan isn’t bulletproof. Nutritionists warn, fasting before the feast can often lead to overeating.
Instead, they say don’t back out of breakfast. Start your day by eating something small.
If you’re hungry after breakfast and you still have hours to go, don’t be afraid to have a small snack to hold you over.
Tackle the Table by Choosing Color
Make a plate that looks festive and bright.
Those at the Mayo Clinic say half your dish should be vegetables.
Fit in Your Favorites
Thanksgiving only comes once a year. So don’t skip out on grandma’s famous pie.
The Mayo Clinic also encourages you to enjoy a little bit of everything you love, guilt-free.
One way to do it is by taking smaller portions, eating everything in moderation, and waiting about 10 minutes for your food to settle before taking seconds.
Keep Moving
We all have a lot on our plate this time of year! Exercise can often end up on the back burner.
The CDC says staying active could be your secret weapon.
You can even make it a family affair.
After your holiday meal, get the whole gang together and walk off all that stuffing so you don’t feel so…. stuffed!
Most of all, remember what the holiday season is all about. It’s the season of giving, laughing, and celebrating time with people you love.
So, focus more on family fun and less on food! | https://www.localsyr.com/wellness-wednesday/ww-tackle-the-thanksgiving-table-guilt-free/ | 2022-11-23 16:52:03 | 0 | https://www.localsyr.com/wellness-wednesday/ww-tackle-the-thanksgiving-table-guilt-free/ |
The two-night experience invites guests to test the latest machines, wings, and wheels in one of the most unique landscapes in the country on September 7-10, 2022
LAS VEGAS, July 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Robb Report, the world's leading authority in luxury lifestyle, proudly announces its annual return to Las Vegas for Dream Machines: Land & Air, bringing guests an elite experience with the latest machines, wings, and wheels for a fun, adrenaline-driven desert adventure, taking place September 7-10, 2022, at Resorts World Las Vegas. The two-night action-packed getaway follows the success of Robb Report's tailored travel experience at the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance, and continues the brand's world-class lineup of live events, including Culinary Masters, the 20th anniversary Car of the Year Napa Valley, and Car of the Year Boca Raton.
This year's Dream Machines event invites guests to enjoy unparalleled access to:
- Off-road driving with the newest luxury SUVs
- Go-Cart Racing at Speed Vegas – the first ever Robb Report Grand Prix
- Exclusive helicopter tours
- Exceptional dining & award-winning wines
- Private pool party & mixology classes
- World-class gambling and a behind-the-scenes conversation with SVP Casino Operations
- Most upscale accommodations at Crockfords Las Vegas
As the first integrated resort to be built on the Las Vegas Strip in over a decade, Resorts World Las Vegas seamlessly blends the technology and luxury appeal of an urban contemporary resort with tradition and time-honored details. The sleek elegance of this new property brings the elevated experience that modern and elite travelers have come to know and appreciate.
"We're excited to invite our RR1 members and readers to Robb Report's 4th annual Dream Machines experience at the new Resorts World Las Vegas," said Luke Bahrenburg, Robb Report's EVP & Chief Revenue Officer. "There is no better place to experience the finest in luxury and thrill-seeking adventure, fueled by the latest machines, wings, and wheels. This event brings unmatched, first-look access to the best in luxury performance innovation, alongside world-class dining, wines, and hospitality."
To reserve tickets and find out more about Dream Machines, please visit https://robbreport.swoogo.com/DreamMachines. For any questions or to join RR1, Robb Report's private membership club, please contact Caroline Barry at carolineb@robbreport.com
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About RR1
RR1 is the private-membership club that brings Robb Report to life through extraordinary, curated experiences. Members enjoy unparalleled access to benefits and events, and they become part of a powerful community of like-minded tastemakers who seek out the very finest experiences, products and services. From discovering the most alluring and exclusive destinations, to previewing the top cars and products before their official release, to dining with culinary luminaries and meeting leaders of the world's premier luxury brands, RR1 members truly experience the extraordinary. For more information about RR1, please visit RR1.com.
About Resorts World Las Vegas
Resorts World Las Vegas was developed by Genting Berhad, a publicly traded Malaysian corporation registered with the Nevada Gaming Commission. The company has affiliated operations in the Americas, Malaysia, Singapore, the United Kingdom and the Bahamas. In partnership with Hilton, Resorts World Las Vegas integrates three of Hilton's premium brands into its resort campus, including Las Vegas Hilton, the resort's full-service brand; Conrad Las Vegas, Hilton's lifestyle luxury brand; and LXR, Hilton's network of independent luxury properties, which operates as Crockfords Las Vegas, Genting's internationally renowned ultra-luxury brand. Resorts World Las Vegas features 3,506 guest rooms and suites, an innovative, next-generation gaming floor, world-class food and beverage options, a 5,000-capacity theatre, distinct nightlife venues, a curated retail collection of designer and boutique shops and more. The integrated resort weaves time-honored traditions of the international Resorts World brand into the fabric of Las Vegas, introducing a bold, fresh take on hospitality to the city with stunning design, progressive technology and world-class guest service. Resorts World Las Vegas is Sharecare Health Security VERIFIED™ with Forbes Travel Guide, a verification that ensures the resort has appropriate health safety procedures in place. For more information, visit rwlasvegas.com or find us on Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter and Instagram.
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(KTLA) – A unique home in Los Angeles County that captured the interest of California homebuyers — and started a wider conversation about the high cost of getting into the real estate market — has found a new owner.
The home, located in Alhambra, was popular among home-seekers because of its modest (for California) price of $250,000. But it also made nationwide headlines due to its location: It’s built into the side of a bridge that overlooks a drainage ditch.
The home isn’t visible on Google Maps. The single-family residence is actually below street-level, accessible by a staircase that descends to the front door. Inside, visitors will find one bedroom and one bathroom within its 462-square-feet of living space.
Douglas Lee, the listing agent, called it the strangest property he’s ever had.
“I’ve heard ideas for everything,” he once told Nexstar’s KTLA of potential plans for the property. “Turning this into an Airbnb, using it as a law office … they wanted to do a cigar shop,” he said of some prospective buyers.
The home, built in 1949, features a patio that overlooks the Alhambra wash, as well as a “rooftop patio” about the size of the home itself which is actually located at street level.
There’s also a mold issue, and no parking.
Still, the bizarre property got plenty of attention and hordes of curious parties stopping by the open house. That interest led to about a dozen offers, Lee said.
A bidding war ensued, with the winning offer coming in at a whopping $430,000.
The home went into escrow last week. The new buyer was so eager to get the keys that they wired their earnest deposit and waived all contingencies, meaning any additional repairs or fixes will have to be completed by the buyer.
“Obviously, the person that [buys the home] is going to be the one that has the imagination and can see all the great things about it,” Lee previously told KTLA.
The home’s previous owner bought the home in 2005 for $72,000, with plans on using it as a deluxe “man cave.” But it sat vacant for nearly two decades, being used as a storage space instead. | https://www.wearegreenbay.com/news/national/california-bridge-house-sells-for-180k-over-asking-price/ | 2023-07-01 16:06:54 | 0 | https://www.wearegreenbay.com/news/national/california-bridge-house-sells-for-180k-over-asking-price/ |
Which activities are best to survive family time over the holidays?
Anxious about the upcoming holidays and the family time this season requires? We’ve got some great bottles of wine that can help.
Embarrassing moments are casually tossed into a minefield of mixed company during family get-togethers and often no one leaves the battlefield unscathed. The secret to survival is to bring your own holiday cheer.
The professionals have endless strategies for dealing with all of the potential triggers that abound during this high-stress time of year, but we have other (simpler) ideas.
These strategies might not be approved by the AMA, but we hope they can do something that your in-laws can’t … help you have a happy holiday season.
Wine
A little wine may help you loosen your grip enough to let go of the little things that don’t really matter so you can focus on the warmth and camaraderie that are truly important. If it works, then why not?
Other strategies
If you prefer not to result to wine — or if wine won’t be enough — here are some other strategies to stay cheerful through the holidays.
Cards Against Humanity bills itself as “a party game for horrible people,” so who better to play it with than your family? The themes are adult – very adult – and you can use the game to sublimate your deeper, perhaps slightly less acceptable, feelings into something that is not only better tolerated, but a whole lot more fun.
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Snowman Ultrasonic Essential Oil Diffuser
If the family get-together is going to be stressful, maybe it’s best to diffuse the situation before it causes too much anxiety. An essential oil diffuser can release a calming mist of lavender or rose to help keep the atmosphere a little more relaxed. This model is cleverly disguised as a snowman, so it will fit right in with the wintery theme of your holiday decor.
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Bose SoundSport Free Truly Wireless Headphones
If you don’t like where the conversation is headed, all you have to do is pop in these noise-canceling headphones and drift away to your own private sonic oasis. Effortlessly free yourself from pointless political rants, endless streams of dad jokes, and all other forms of social discomfort with these handy conversation blockers.
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Sharper Image Calming Comfort Weighted Blanket
Sometimes all it takes is knowing that there’s a luxurious reward waiting for you at the end of the day to make it through. When the party is over and the house is once again yours, climb into bed and find serenity beneath a cozy weighted blanket to enjoy a blissfully restful night. This also makes for a great present for someone else, as well.
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BISMARCK, N. D. (KXNET) — For generations, lemonade stands have been a great way for kids to earn and few extra bucks, gain a sense of responsibility and even perfect their math. With temperatures well into the 80’s in our state, lots of lemonade stands set up shop this weekend; however, one lemonade stand in the capital city has gone the extra , by fundraising for those in need.
“We have decided that all of our tips will go to Sandford Pediatrics Oncology,” said 12-year-old, Madysen Rundquist.
Four siblings on the job: Kayden, Madysen, Graysen and Layken. They call their stand the “Stars and Stripes Snack Stand.” They were inspired by this because 4-year-old Graysen attends Sanford every 4 weeks for special medical visits. To help him and other kids like Graysen, the siblings figured they can give back to the organization that has helped their own family so much.
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The post-Marshall Fire debris removal program‘s work is complete, with crews recently clearing the final participating property that was destroyed in the fire.
It took Boulder County contractor DRC Emergency Services four months to clear ash, debris, vegetation, concrete and other waste from 566 participating properties, which includes 260 in Louisville, 242 in Superior and 64 in unincorporated Boulder County. The contractor also completed erosion control work, according to a news release.
“Clearing the final property in the coordinated debris removal program is a significant milestone in our community’s recovery after the Marshall Fire,” Boulder County commissioners Chairwoman Marta Loachamin said in a written statement. “Working alongside our partners …. we have been able to clear hundreds of properties so that the rebuilding process can begin in earnest.”
Material removed from the properties includes 103,662 tons of ash and debris. Other materials removed were recycled, including 64,648 tons of brick and concrete, 2,403 tons of metal, and 1,837 tons of vegetation debris.
Through waste reduction efforts, 2,690,000 equivalent pounds of carbon dioxide also were prevented from entering the environment, according to the news release.
The debris removal program followed guidelines set by FEMA. By participating in FEMA’s Private Property Debris Removal program, Boulder County, Louisville and Superior are eligible for up to 95% reimbursement of the debris removal costs.
Typically, communities are responsible for 25% of the cost, but the state offered to cover 50% of the local share. FEMA also increased their share of coverage from 75% to 90%. With FEMA covering 90%, the state is covering 5% and the municipalities are covering the remaining 5%. Boulder County signed a $60 million contract with DRC for the removal work.
Participating property owners contributed the amount of money dedicated for debris removal in their homeowners’ insurance policy. Those who were underinsured or uninsured were covered through the program.
Help with rebuilding is available through each municipality. For Louisville, go to louisvilleco.gov. For Superior, go to superiorcolorado.gov. For Boulder County, go to bouldercounty.gov. For more information on the coordinated debris removal program, visit BoCo.org/Marshall-Debris-Cleanup.
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WASHINGTON, June 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Following is a statement from Jen Judson, president of the National Press Club and Gil Klein, president of the National Press Club Journalism Institute on the settlement in a case brought by photographer Linda Tirado against the City of Minneapolis after Tirado was injured while covering the protests after the murder of George Floyd in May 2020.
"We hope this settlement, in which photographer Linda Tirado received $600,000, brings her some needed closure. We do note that because this was a settlement one of the key questions raised by Ms. Tirado was never tested in court and that is: did the police intentionally target journalists -- for the purpose of stopping or inhibiting news coverage -- when they fired rubber bullets into the crowd. Police actions certainly had that effect on Ms. Tirado who lost the use of one eye from a rubber bullet fired by police. Considering Ms. Tirado makes her living with her eyes, we find the settlement to be insufficient.
"The settlement comes two years after the incident and concludes a long and exhausting period of legal preparation, which appears to be part of a strategy used by authorities to demoralize and outlast journalists seeking legal redress after having been injured by police. At this time, we renew our call for more training of police – in Minneapolis and other cities – on how to interact in a professional manner with working journalists. It should come as no surprise that journalists will cover protests. Police must be prepared to interact in a peaceful and respectful way when they do."
In 2020 Linda Tirado was the Club's John Aubuchon domestic Press Freedom Honoree, the Club's highest honor for press freedom.
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WFO AMARILLO Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Wednesday, May 3, 2023
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INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — KaVontae Turpin became the first player in nine seasons to have kickoff and punt return touchdowns in the same game, and the Dallas Cowboys beat the Los Angeles Chargers 32-18 Saturday night.
Turpin signed with the Cowboys on July 28 after garnering MVP honors in the United States Football League this past spring. Before Turpin, the last player to run back a punt and kickoff in the same game — preseason, regular season or playoffs — was Detroit’s Jeremy Ross on Dec. 8, 2013, against Philadelphia.
“He’s so dynamic. You go back to his college days and clearly, in my opinion, he was the best player I saw in the USFL coming out,” coach Mike McCarthy said of Turpin at halftime. “I’ve been so impressed with him since day one.”
After a 22-yard field goal by Dustin Hopkins gave the Chargers a 3-0 lead midway through the first quarter, Turpin returned the ensuing kickoff 98 yards for a touchdown.
Turpin got a nice wall of blockers in the middle of the field before getting into open space near the 40 and going untouched up the right sideline.
Dallas had a 29-10 lead at halftime after a pair of touchdowns in the final minute of the second quarter. That included Turpin’s 86-yard punt return, where he eluded a tackle attempt from punt gunner Deane Leonard after fielding the ball, did a couple juke moves and then broke free for the score.
“I’m an exciting player, and every time I get the ball, there’s a big play waiting to happen. I’m happy to be here and take advantage of this opportunity,” said Turpin, who led the USFL in receiving yards and had the league’s lone punt return for a TD.
Victor Bolden of the San Francisco 49ers was the last player to have a kickoff and punt return during the same preseason in 2017.
After two days of joint practices earlier in the week, both teams rested most of their starters. Dallas improved to 1-1 while the Chargers are 0-2.
Cooper Rush and Will Grier each directed first-half TD drives for the Cowboys, while Rico Dowdle and Malik Davis each had rushing scores. Dowdle finished as the game’s leading rusher with 44 yards on 13 carries.
Easton Stick played the first half for the Chargers and connected with Joshua Palmer on a wide receiver screen for an 18-yard touchdown early in the second quarter to give the Chargers a short-lived 10-7 advantage.
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Chargers: RB Isaiah Spiller suffered an ankle injury during the second half and did not return.
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Cowboys: Finish the preseason at home against Seattle on Friday.
Chargers: Travel to New Orleans for their preseason finale on Friday.
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Lövet hovered in a shaft of light. The leaf-shaped accent table, one of Ikea's first flat-packed furnishings, was frozen in its ascent to heaven, having shed its earthly cardboard-and-twine packaging. All that was missing from the display was a button to play a choir of angels.
It was 2013, and I hadn't traveled from Washington, D.C., to Älmhult, Sweden — where Ikea was born in 1943 — for subtlety. I was here to see the Ikea Museum, which at the time was in the basement of the Ikea Hotell. While small in size and scope, the collection was so shameless in its boosterism that it concluded with a depiction of an Ikea store on the moon.
It was the ideal pilgrimage site for an Ikea super-fan like myself.
Let's rewind.
Two decades ago, I set out to find uniqueness in the resolutely uniform Ikeaverse.
I first met Ikea at age 23. I imprinted on the store like some indiscriminate baby bird. The unintimidating furniture, grouped like herds of gentle, modern livestock, quieted my noisy mind. The directional arrows on the floor and the grid system of the warehouse imposed order. The mysterious, Ä and Ö-laden product names were weird, but endearing — a description to which I aspired.
To that end, maybe glomming onto Ikea was just a vehicle to differentiate myself. Perhaps a devotion to something as aggressively quirky as EastEnders memorabilia would have done just as well. But Ikea it was.
No matter my sublimated motivation, I would be the best Ikea enthusiast EVER. As I lacked the skills to fashion a chandelier out of Allen keys or something, I vowed to own Ikea merchandise that no one, at least in the U.S., would likely possess.
I failed to find such an item in Prague. I failed on a press tour of a brand-new D.C.-area Ikea. A friend failed on my behalf in Madrid. Then I heard about Älmhult.
After a 3.5-hour train ride from Stockholm, I arrived at the Ikea Hotell/Museum. The women at the front desk looked concerned. Their facial expressions said, "You came from America for this?"
Downstairs in the museum, I saw a graceful, spiraling assemblage of Lacks, the chosen end table of early adulthood, near a placard heralding Ikea's embrace of particleboard. I discovered that Ikea once sold pianos and inflatable furniture. I admired the modest, stewardess-y uniforms worn in the 1960s by Ikea personal shoppers.
Dazed by the glory of affordable Swedish design, I wandered back to the hotel lobby, where I spotted some bins by the front desk. My heart rate soared as I realized what I was seeing: miniature Ikea watering cans (PS 2002) and tiny, unassembled, flat-packed Billy bookcases for sale. I'd encountered these items nowhere else.
I left Älmhult with my prizes, satisfied at last.
Since my visit, the Lövet table has been resurrected as Lövbacken. The museum emerged from the Hotell basement and transformed into a major attraction. The catalog ceased publication. And Billy got a makeover.
Not much else has changed. I recognize now that Ikea's sameness is its gift, a refuge of predictability in a world of unpleasant surprises.
So fill a big blue Frakta bag with Allen wrenches, tiny pencils and frozen meatballs, and join me in a future of blessed conformity.
See you on the moon!
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CA Phoenix AZ Zone Forecast for Tuesday, March 7, 2023
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Superintendent: School official learned of weapon before 6-year-old shot teacher
Administrators at the Virginia school where a first-grader shot his teacher last week learned the child may have had a weapon in his possession before the shooting but did not seize the 9mm handgun he brought to his classroom, the school system's superintendent said.
School system Superintendent George Parker told parents Thursday night in an online meeting that a school official was notified about the weapon before the 6-year-old shot the teacher at Richneck Elementary in Newport News.
"At least one administrator was notified of a possible weapon in the timeline that we're reviewing and was aware that that student had, there was a potential that there was a weapon on campus," the superintendent told parents, according to a clip of the meeting broadcast by WAVY-TV.
The online meeting was for parents only but WAVY-TV reported the station gained access to the meeting from a parent.
The superintendent and a school spokeswoman did not respond to multiple messages from The Associated Press. Details about how they learned about the weapon and why it wasn't found before the shooting weren't immediately available. The police chief has previously said the boy brought the gun to school in his backpack.
Video above: Police chief says teacher shot by 6-year-old is a hero
The teacher, Abigiail Zwerner, 25, was shot in the chest with injuries initially considered to be life-threatening. Her condition has improved, though, and she has been reported in stable condition at a hospital.
Earlier Thursday, Newport News School Board Chair Lisa Surles-Law said the district will install metal detectors at all schools, starting with Richneck.
The Jan. 6 shooting occurred as Zwerner was teaching her class. Authorities said there was no warning and no struggle before the 6-year-old boy pointed the gun at Zwerner.
Police Chief Steve Drew has described the shooting as intentional. A judge will determine what's next for the child, who is being held at a medical facility following an emergency custody order.
Drew said the child used his mother's gun, which had been purchased legally. It's unclear how he gained access to the weapon. A Virginia law prohibits leaving a loaded gun where it is accessible to a child under 14 as a misdemeanor. | https://www.wtae.com/article/school-official-knew-of-weapon-before-6-year-old-shot-teacher/42486113 | 2023-01-13 16:15:24 | 0 | https://www.wtae.com/article/school-official-knew-of-weapon-before-6-year-old-shot-teacher/42486113 |
Which women’s Nike Pro shorts are best?
If you are an athlete in need of shorts that feature a four-way stretch that can compress your muscles and wick moisture away from your body, Nike Pro shorts are a fantastic consideration. They are high quality and come in various lengths and rises too.
The Nike Pro 365 3-Inch Shorts are a top choice because they are made with Dri-FIT technology built to keep you cool. Additionally, there are 17 colors to pick from so you can score a pair that best suits your style.
What to know before you buy women’s Nike Pro shorts
How the Nike Pro line began
The Nike Pro line was developed in 2005 to keep athletes comfortable while training. Developers understood the need to create materials that effectively combat common pain points, such as restricted movement, pooling sweat, fabrics that slide down and chafing.
The brand first added advanced technologies, including a compression fit that stays put and moisture-wicking fabrics with ultra-lightweight materials, to its base layer apparel. Eventually, the line expanded to jackets, tops, leggings and shorts.
Nike Pro technology
As you shop for the perfect pair of shorts, you will likely come across these three technologies commonly used by the Nike Pro line.
- Four-way stretch: This resilient fabric gives you the flexibility needed to squat, bend and run effortlessly.
- Compression: It’s a skintight fabric designed to squeeze your body and improve circulation — even between sets.
- Dri-FIT: This high-performance material wicks moisture away from your skin to the fabric’s surface to keep you dry.
Nike Pro sizing
While you might have a go-to size that fits you with most brands, following the Nike Pro line’s sizing chart is essential to ensure you get a perfect fit. Here are some measuring tips to help you find Nike Pro shorts in your size.
- Hip measurement: Stand with your feet hip distance apart, wrap the measuring tape around the largest part of your backside and pull it to your front.
- Waist measurement: Wrap the tape around the smallest part of your midsection, usually around your navel.
What to look for in quality women’s Nike Pro shorts
The right length
Wearing shorts that are comfortable bending and stretching in can make a big difference in the quality of your workout.
Nike Pro shorts come in various lengths, measured from the center of the crotch to the bottom hemline. Here are three standard lengths with their measurement ranges.
- Short: Lands high on the upper thigh with an inseam that measures 2 to 3 inches.
- Mid-length: Sits mid-thigh with an inseam that measures 3 to 5 inches.
- Long: Rests lower on the thigh with an inseam that measures 6 to 8 inches.
The right rise
Rise is measured from the center of the crotch to the top of the waistband. Here are three common rises that the Nike Pro line offers.
- Low-rise: Sits several inches below your navel, around 8 inches in height.
- Mid-rise: Rests 1 to 2 inches below your navel, between 9 to 10 inches high.
- High-rise: Typically lands 10 inches or higher and rests at your navel.
Added details
Aside from the technologically advanced material, you can find Nike Pro shorts with other appealing features that can elevate their look. Here are three additional details to consider as you shop.
- Colors: Shorts that come in various colors allow you to add a little variety to your workout wardrobe.
- Gusseted crotch: A small triangle of material added where the four seams join at the crotch helps to prevent the seam from riding up.
- Curved back seams: A curved seam across the back helps you get a more comfortable and flattering fit on your backside.
How much you can expect to spend on women’s Nike Pro shorts
Depending on the technology used to make the material, such as Dri-FIT or compression, these shorts typically cost between $30–$55. However, if you are a patient shopper, retailers regularly discount older styles to around $20.
Women’s Nike Pro shorts FAQ
What is the most universally flattering rise for women’s Nike Pro shorts?
A. No matter your shape, a high-rise silhouette is flattering because it gives you coverage with added support that shows off your curves.
What type of underwear should you wear under your workout shorts?
A. Consider getting your favorite panty or thong in a seamless style that won’t bunch up under your shorts as you work out.
What are the best women’s Nike Pro shorts to buy?
Top women’s Nike Pro shorts
Nike Women’s Pro 365 3-Inch Shorts
What you need to know: These short shorts come in sizes XS-2XL, and their four-way stretch helps to keep up with your every hop, skip and jump.
What you’ll love: The shorts have a mid-rise, 3-inch inseam and come in 17 colors. They are a blend of 83% polyester and 17% spandex, so they won’t restrict your movement while training. These shorts also have a gusseted crotch to prevent them from riding up.
What you should consider: Some might feel these shorts are too short for a workout.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Top women’s Nike Pro shorts for the money
Nike Women’s Pro 7-inch High Rise Shorts
What you need to know: These high-waisted shorts show off your shape and give you the right amount of coverage for a flattering fit.
What you’ll love: These shorts are moisture-wicking to keep you dry, snug enough to stay put without being too tight and lightweight for a comfortable fit. They also have a 7-inch inseam and curved seams on the back for a more flattering silhouette.
What you should consider: The inseam might be a little long for some, especially if you are petite.
Where to buy: Sold by Dick’s Sporting Goods
Worth checking out
Nike Women’s Pro 5-Inch Training Short
What you need to know: These are built to stay put so you can focus on training and not your shorts.
What you’ll love: These mid-rise shorts have a 5-inch inseam and are tight enough to add a little compression without being restrictive. They are breathable, lightweight and moisture-wicking to keep you comfortable during your most rigorous workouts.
What you should consider: They are priced a bit higher than other shorts in the Nike Pro line, which might not be worth it for some.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
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Reports record second-quarter gross profit, net income and Adjusted EBITDA1
Repurchased 639,000 shares of Class B Common Stock and $2 million of Preferred Stock
Announced formation of Sunlight Energy Investments to invest in commercial, community and utility-scale solar projects
NEWARK, N.J., Aug. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Genie Energy, Ltd. (NYSE: GNE, GNEPRA), a leading retail energy and renewable energy solutions provider, today announced results for its second quarter ended June 30, 2022.
"The drivers of our record first quarter results carried over into the second quarter, leading to very strong profitability metrics despite the second quarter's traditional weakness in the US," said Michael Stein, chief executive officer. "Overall, given the continued market uncertainty, we employed a conservative customer acquisition and retention strategy in our US and international retail operations, allowing us to deliver strong profitability. Our international results were impacted by a mark-to-market increase in the value of our hedge book. Finally, we complemented our strong operational performance by returning $8.8 million in capital to shareholders via repurchases of common and preferred stock and payments of our regular quarterly common and preferred stock dividends."
Second Quarter 2022 Highlights (versus 2Q21 unless otherwise noted)
- Revenue decreased 1.8% to $75.0 million;
- Gross profit increased 218.2% to $67.5 million, and gross margin increased to 89.9% from 27.8%, due in large part to gains related to the international forward hedge book;
- Income from operations increased to $48.5 million from 4.5 million;
- Adjusted EBITDA1 increased to $49.1 million from $5.5 million;
- GRE generated income from operations and Adjusted EBITDA of $14.4 million and $14.7 million, compared to $5.5 million and $5.8 million, respectively;
- Net income attributable to GNE common stockholders increased to $33.9 million, and diluted income per share (EPS) increased to $1.30, compared to a $5.0 million and $0.19, respectively;
- Declared a $0.075 quarterly dividend for class A and B common stockholders;
- Repurchased 639,000 shares of Class B common stock and redeemed $2 million of preferred stock.
Segment Highlights
GRE
GRE delivered record second quarter levels of gross profit, income from operations and Adjusted EBITDA highlighted by strong margins in its retail book. Electric per meter consumption declined moderately versus the year-ago quarter but remained solidly above pre-COVID levels. As in prior quarters, GRE moderated its customer acquisition efforts to maximize the value of its portfolio given the ongoing market volatility.
Sequentially, RCEs increased slightly to 263,000 while meters served decreased by 6,000 to 280,000 as of June 30, 2022. Average monthly churn increased to 4.4% from 3.8% in the year ago quarter and decreased from 4.5% in the first quarter of 2022.
GRE will continue to monitor the retail energy markets for customer acquisition opportunities. As volatility either moderates or becomes more palatable to customers, GRE expects to recalibrate its customer acquisition and retention programs to generate growth in the customer book.
GREI
Energy price volatility in Europe resulted in mark-to-market gains in our forward hedge book of $35.8 million. After the quarter close, GREI took initial steps to optimize its forward position. The company has sold its Swedish book of approximately 6,000 meters and is evaluating additional actions for the remaining customers.
Genie Renewables
Genie continued building solar projects for large commercial customers and is on track to continue recognizing additional revenue from its current backlog of projects. The company made strides in the community solar and utility scale solar space as well, and expects to share more about these verticals in Q3. Q2 revenue strength came from the segment's CityCom Solar business which markets community solar energy solutions.
Balance Sheet and Cash Flow Highlights
On June 30, 2022, Genie Energy reported $239.2 million in total assets, including $67.2 million in cash, restricted cash and marketable equity securities. Liabilities totaled $86.0 million, and working capital (current assets less current liabilities) totaled $125.8 million. Non-current liabilities were $10.7 million.
During the quarter ended June 30, 2022, net cash provided by operating activities was $9.2 million compared to $4.1 million a year ago.
Strategic Update and Commentary on the Balance of 2022
Michael Stein commented, "In light of the continued volatility in energy markets as well as global economic and political uncertainty, we took steps to enhance our position through the sale of our Swedish book of business to another market participant. We are continuing to evaluate ways in which to reduce our obligations in Europe and will provide further updates on our third-quarter earnings call.
"We also recently announced a significant expansion of our solar strategy, transforming Genie into a developer and financier of commercial, community and utility-scale solar projects. To facilitate equity financing, we formed Sunlight Energy Investments with Genie as the general partner. Sunlight Energy will seek to participate in projects originated by both Genie and by other solar developers, and will bring in other investors to participate alongside Genie.
"Looking ahead to the remainder of 2022, we anticipate that energy price volatility will continue to impact our domestic retail provider business in the near term. Until we return to a normalized environment, we will focus on maximizing margins and cash flow while moderating our investment in customer acquisition."
Dividend on Genie Energy Common Stock
Genie Energy's Board of Directors has declared a dividend of $0.075 per share of Class A and Class B common stock with a record date of August 18, 2022. The dividend will be paid on or about August 26, 2022. The distribution will be treated as an ordinary dividend for income tax purposes.
Earnings Announcement and Supplemental Information
At 8:30 AM Eastern today, Genie Energy's management will host a conference call to discuss financial and operational results, business outlook, and strategy. The call will begin with management's remarks followed by Q&A with investors.
To participate in the conference call, dial 1-888-506-0062 (toll-free from the US) or +1-973-528-0011 (international) and provide the following participant access code: 955827.
Approximately three hours after the call, a call replay will be accessible by dialing 1-877-481-4010 (toll-free from the US) or +1-919-882-2331 (international) and providing the replay passcode: 46224. The replay will remain available through August 22, 2022. A recording of the call also will be available for playback on the "Investors" section of the Genie Energy website.
About Genie Energy Ltd.
Genie Energy Ltd., (NYSE: GNE, GNEPRA) is a provider of energy services. The Genie Retail Energy division supplies electricity, including electricity from renewable resources, and natural gas to residential and small business customers in the United States. The Genie Retail Energy International division supplies customers in selected markets in Europe. Genie Renewables comprises Genie Solar Energy, a provider of end-to-end customized solar solutions primarily for commercial customers, Diversegy, a commercial energy consulting business, CityCom Solar, a provider of community solar energy solutions and Genie's interest in Prism Solar, a supplier of solar panels and solutions. For more information, visit Genie.com.
In this press release, all statements that are not purely about historical facts, including, but not limited to, those in which we use the words "believe," "anticipate," "expect," "plan," "intend," "estimate, "target" and similar expressions, are forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. While these forward-looking statements represent our current judgment of what may happen in the future, actual results may differ materially from the results expressed or implied by these statements due to numerous important factors, including, but not limited to, those described in our most recent report on SEC Form 10-K (under the headings "Risk Factors" and "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations"), which may be revised or supplemented in subsequent reports on SEC Forms 10-Q and 8-K. We are under no obligation, and expressly disclaim any obligation, to update the forward-looking statements in this press release, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measure for the Second Quarter 2022
In addition to disclosing financial results that are determined in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States of America (GAAP), Genie Energy disclosed Adjusted EBITDA on a consolidated basis and for its Genie Retail Energy segment. Adjusted EBITDA is a non-GAAP measure.
Generally, a non-GAAP financial measure is a numerical measure of a company's performance, financial position, or cash flows that either excludes or includes amounts that are not normally excluded or included in the most directly comparable measure calculated and presented in accordance with GAAP.
Genie Energy's measure of consolidated Adjusted EBITDA starts with net income and adds back interest, taxes, depreciation, amortization, stock-based compensation and impairment of assets and subtracts out equity in the net loss of equity method investees, net. Genie Energy's measure of segment level Adjusted EBITDA starts with income (loss) from operations, and adds back depreciation, amortization, stock-based compensation and subtracts out impairment of assets and equity in the net loss of equity method investees, net.
Adjusted EBITDA should be considered in addition to, not as a substitute for, or superior to, revenue, gross profit, income from operations, cash flow from operating activities, net income, basic and diluted earnings per share or other measures of liquidity and financial performance prepared in accordance with GAAP. In addition, Genie Energy's measurement of Adjusted EBITDA may not be comparable to similarly titled measures reported by other companies.
Management believes that Genie Energy's measure of Adjusted EBITDA provides useful information to both management and investors by excluding certain expenses that may not be indicative of Genie Energy's or GRE's core operating results. Management uses Adjusted EBITDA, among other measures, as a relevant indicator of core operational strengths in its financial and operational decision-making.
Management also uses Adjusted EBITDA to evaluate operating performance in relation to Genie Energy's competitors. Disclosure of this non-GAAP financial measure may be useful to investors in evaluating performance and allows for greater transparency to the underlying supplemental information used by management in its financial and operational decision-making. In addition, Genie Energy has historically reported Adjusted EBITDA and believes it is commonly used by readers of financial information in assessing performance. Therefore, the inclusion of comparative numbers provides consistency in financial reporting at this time.
Management refers to Adjusted EBITDA as well as the GAAP measures revenue, gross profit, and income (loss) from operations, as well as net income (loss), on a consolidated level to facilitate internal and external comparisons to Genie Energy's historical operating results, in making operating decisions, for budget and planning purposes, and to form the basis upon which management is compensated.
Although depreciation and amortization are considered operating costs under GAAP, they primarily represent the non-cash current period allocation of costs associated with long-lived assets acquired or constructed in prior periods. Genie Energy's operating results exclusive of depreciation and amortization are therefore useful indicators of its current performance.
Stock-based compensation recognized by Genie Energy and other companies may not be comparable because of the various valuation methodologies, subjective assumptions and the variety of types of awards that are permitted under GAAP. Stock-based compensation is excluded from Genie Energy's calculation of Adjusted EBITDA because management believes this allows investors to make more meaningful comparisons of the operating results of Genie Energy's core business with the results of other companies. However, stock-based compensation will continue to be a significant expense for Genie Energy for the foreseeable future and an important part of employees' compensation that impacts their performance.
Impairment of goodwill is a component of (loss) income from operations that is excluded from the calculation of Adjusted EBITDA. The impairment of goodwill is primarily dictated by events and circumstances outside the control of management that trigger an impairment analysis. While there may be similar charges in other periods, the nature and magnitude of these charges can fluctuate markedly and do not reflect the performance of Genie Energy's continuing operations.
Following are the reconciliations of Adjusted EBITDA on a consolidated basis to its most directly comparable GAAP measure. Adjusted EBITDA is reconciled to net income for Genie Energy on a consolidated basis and for the Genie Retail Energy (GRE) segment.
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AUSTIN, Texas, March 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- 1st Commercial Credit, LLC has helped a startup staffing agency with financing invoices generated weekly on credit terms. Many staffing companies find it challenging to grow without some type of financial backing when their customers demand credit terms that may extend out more time than anticipated.
1st Commercial Credit establishes accounts receivable factoring for startup staffing agencies. A recent new staffing client that set up invoice factoring services starting with zero sales has grown to $10 million in accounts receivable balances within its first 18 months of business. The client invoices hospitals and Vendor Management Systems representing the healthcare industry.
Raul Esqueda, President of 1st Commercial Credit, LLC says, "I am very impressed with the growth our staffing client has had, we fund many startup staffing agencies but never has one grown exponentially like this. Invoice factoring is the perfect financial instrument during growth. Our credit limit facilities are based on the payor's financial strength, not our client. A company can have a newly formed company, one day in business and qualify for funding as long as the payor/buyer is credit worthy. I do not know of any other financial solution that can approve a company with zero sales and grow into a $10 million dollar line in 18 months."
A temporary staffing agency with a good sales team can bring on new clients every week. The challenge is to continue offering credit terms while staying current with payroll, taxes and expenses during the growth cycle. Staffing agencies have turned to factoring companies because it delivers predictability and consistency in payable obligations.
1st Commercial Credit also offers a unique invoicing software that saves clerical hours by importing time sheet data into the invoice, eliminating manual input. It also exports payroll reports that is sent to the client's payroll company or administrators.
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The Court of Appeals of Indiana rejected Attorney General Todd Rokita’s request for an expedited response on Indiana’s abortion ban this afternoon.
The near-total ban was blocked in a lower court ruling by Judge Kelsey Hanlon last week.
Rokita appealed Hanlon’s ruling Friday, filing an emergency motion with the appellate court on behalf of the Medical Licensing Board of Indiana.
If Rokita’s appeal had been approved, the case would have gone directly to the Indiana Supreme Court.
Rokita and other lawyers wrote in their filing that the appellate court “should not further postpone the resolution of an issue of immense legal, political, and practical significance to the State and its people.”
The filing argued that only the Supreme Court could provide the final word on the case.
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EV Mobility will deploy the largest number of Tesla's in a single property to date. The agreement paves the way to deploy EVs in 22 more Westgate themed properties nationwide
LOS ANGELES, Oct. 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- EV Mobility, LLC., The leading all-electric vehicle car-sharing platform and Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino announced today that they have signed an agreement to deploy EVs for hotel and timeshare guests.
"We are excited to partner with Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino as the first hotel in their portfolio offering transportation to guests as part of the experience," said Ramy El-Batrawi, CEO of EV Mobility "We expect high utilization from timeshare owners," Mr. El-Batrawi continued.
Timeshares provide flexibility and guaranteed vacations every year. The average cost of a timeshare is nominal compared to a lifetime of hotel stays. Accommodations at timeshare resorts are larger, with private bedrooms, fully equipped kitchens, spacious living room areas, and more amenities. The Tesla's will add to Westgate's amenities offered at the property. The average stay at a timeshare is a week, making the need for transportation a must. By having on-demand EVs on site, guests will find it more convenient to get around during their stay, eliminating the expensive and inconvenient need of traditional rental cars.
About Westgate Resorts:
Westgate Resorts is the largest privately held timeshare company in the world and one of the largest resort developers in the United States. Founded in 1982 by David Siegel, the company is headquartered in Orlando with seven Orlando hotel resorts and 22 themed destination resorts nationwide, featuring more than 14,000 luxury villas and hotel rooms in popular vacation destinations throughout the United States, such as Orlando, and Cocoa Beach, Florida; New York City, New York; Park City, Utah; Las Vegas, Nevada; Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge, Tennessee; Myrtle Beach, South Carolina; Williamsburg, Virginia; Branson, Missouri; and Mesa, Arizona. In 2022, the company launched the cutting-edge World of Westgate (WOW) Loyalty Program, an exclusive program that rewards Westgate owners and hotel guests with prestigious perks and privileges at no added cost. The company has garnered many distinct accolades, including the 2022 ACE Project of Excellence Award from the American Resort Development Association (ARDA) for Westgate River Ranch Resort & Rodeo, recognition from Forbes Travel Advisor ranking Westgate Park City Resort & Spa as a recommended resort in its 2022 Star Awards and 73 Best of State Awards for Westgate Park City Resort & Spa after winning 10 years in a row. Westgate Resorts locations are known to feature a variety of unique restaurant, retail and spa concepts, including Los Amigos Mexican Grill & Tequila Bar, Villa Italiano Chophouse, Drafts Burger Bar, Edge Steakhouse, Westgate Marketplace & Deli and Serenity Spa by Westgate. For more information about Westgate Resorts, visit WestgateResorts.com. Find Westgate Resorts on LinkedIn, Instagram and Facebook.
About EV Mobility:
EV Mobility is the leading all electric vehicle car-sharing platform, providing electric vehicles on-demand through an easy-to-use mobile app. EV Mobility offers EVs as an amenity for luxury hotels, multi-family apartments, and commercial buildings. Through the app, residents or guests access electric vehicles located in their building or hotel, while properties benefit from the added value they can now offer to residents or guests of a low-cost, zero emission electric vehicle on demand. The all-electric car-sharing service began in Los Angeles in 2021 and is presently expanding across other cities.
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New solar farm and shift to recycled plastic for 16 oz. products transition more than 11 million bottles to recycled plastic and minimize carbon footprint
LOS ANGELES, May 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- POM Wonderful, the largest grower and producer of fresh pomegranates and pomegranate juice in the U.S., is proud to announce it is furthering its commitment to a sustainable future with the transition to 100% recycled plastic (rPET) bottles and shifting more than 90% of its electricity needs to renewable energy.
Throughout North America, starting in May 2022, all 16 oz. bottles of POM Wonderful juices-100% Pomegranate Juice, Pomegranate Blueberry 100% Juice, and Pomegranate Cherry 100% Juice-will be bottled in 100% rPET. The new bottles will feature a "100% Recycled Plastic" logo. This commitment is just the beginning of the company's overall strategy to reduce single-use plastic and transitions more than 11 million bottles to 100% rPET annually as the brand approaches its 20th anniversary this fall.
As part of POM Wonderful's ongoing sustainability journey, the company completed work on a solar farm at its processing plant in Del Rey, California. This project, which will be operational in June 2022, is expected to deliver more than 90% of the company's electricity needs by 2023. These initiatives are part of the company's larger sustainability road map to reduce its carbon footprint and build a more sustainable future through responsible agriculture and farming, energy, waste, packaging, and emissions.
"As an agricultural company at heart, we know that sustainability is critical to our future. That's why it's important that we make environmental sustainability a core principle of our work, and conserve natural resources to minimize our company's impact on the environment," said Derrick Miller, president, POM Wonderful. "As we celebrate the transition to rPET and renewable energy, we continue to look for new ways to minimize our impact, serve as community stewards, and enhance sustainability across every part of our business."
In 2020, POM Wonderful launched an innovation challenge, offering $1 million in funding and development resources to innovators who could develop an economical and environmentally friendly pilot-ready solution for the 50,000 tons of pomegranate husks generated each year by the company. In 2021, two winners were announced: BCD Bioscience and Enagon. As a direct result of this funding, BCD Bioscience is discovering ways to harness new value from pomegranate husks, and Enagon is working on upcycling the husks to transform them into new and nutritious ingredients.
To date, The Wonderful Company and owners Stewart and Lynda Resnick have invested more than $1.3 billion in environmental sustainability initiatives to help fight climate change. This billion-dollar commitment includes the unprecedented $750 million gift from the Resnicks to Caltech in support of the school's environmental sustainability research.
In 2019, The Wonderful Company joined RE100, a global initiative made up of some of the world's biggest companies, which have all committed to using 100% renewable energy. The POM solar farm joins solar installations at Wonderful Pistachios & Almonds facilities, JUSTIN Vineyards, and Wonderful Halos as a part of this journey toward a more sustainable future.
For more information, and for the latest updates on POM Wonderful, please visit POMWonderful.com or @POMWonderful on Instagram.
About POM Wonderful
POM Wonderful is the largest grower and producer of fresh pomegranates and pomegranate juice in the United States as well as the worldwide leader in fresh California pomegranates and pomegranate-based products including our 100% pomegranate juices, healthy juice blends, and teas. We grow, handpick, and juice our own pomegranates to ensure the highest quality. POM Wonderful is part of The Wonderful Company, a privately held company with a portfolio that includes other No. 1 brands such as Wonderful® Pistachios, FIJI® Water, Wonderful® Halos®, JUSTIN® wine, and Teleflora®. To learn more about The Wonderful Company, visit www.wonderful.com, or follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. To view the current Corporate Social Responsibility report, visit www.wonderful.com/csr.
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A crash involving a Hoboken city councilman being thrown from a bicycle when he was struck by an agitated driver of an SUV has renewed a conversation in the city about bicyclist and pedestrian safety.
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Starlink internet spurs schools, movies, and illegal mines in Brazil
Elon Musk’s satellite internet, Starlink, has spread rapidly in the Amazon rainforest, providing high-speed connection in remote areas. Brazilian authorities have seized Starlink internet units, a valuable tool for criminals, in illegal mining sites.
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Brazilian federal agents aboard three helicopters descended on an illegal mining site in the Amazon rainforest. They were met with gunfire, and the shooters escaped, leaving behind an increasingly familiar find for authorities: Starlink internet units.
Starlink, a division of Elon Musk’s SpaceX, has almost 4,000 low-orbit satellites across the skies, connecting people in remote corners of the Amazon and providing a crucial advantage to Ukrainian forces on the battlefield. The lightweight, high-speed internet system has also proved a new and valuable tool for Brazil’s illegal miners, with reliable service for coordinating logistics, receiving advance warnings of law enforcement raids, and making payments without flying back to the city.
Agents from the Brazilian environment agency’s special inspection group and the federal highway police rapid response group on Tuesday found one Starlink terminal up and running next to a pit, an officer who participated in the raid told The Associated Press. He spoke on condition of anonymity over concerns for his personal safety.
They also seized mercury, gold, and ammunition, and they destroyed fuel and other equipment used by miners in an area known as Ouro Mil, controlled by Brazil’s most feared criminal organization, known as the First Command of the Capital, according to federal investigations.
Since taking office this year, President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has sought to crack down on environmental violations, particularly illegal mining in Yanomami land, Brazil’s largest Indigenous territory. In recent years, an estimated 20,000 prospectors contaminated vital waterways with mercury used to separate gold. They have disrupted traditional Indigenous life, brought disease, and caused widespread famine.
The environment agency, known as Ibama, has seized seven Starlink terminals in Yanomami land over the past five weeks, the agency’s press office said.
Illegal miners have long used satellite internet to communicate and coordinate, but until now that entailed sending a technician, usually by plane, to install a heavy, fixed antenna that cannot be carried off when mining sites move or are raided. And the connection was slow and unstable, especially on rainy days.
Starlink – which first became available in Brazil last year and has spread rapidly – solved those problems. Installation is do-it-yourself, the equipment works even on the move, speed is as fast as in Brazil´s large cities, and it works during storms.
Starlink has long viewed the Amazon as an opportunity. That was underscored by Mr. Musk’s visit to Brazil last May when he met with then-President Jair Bolsonaro.
“Super excited to be in Brazil for launch of Starlink for 19,000 unconnected schools in rural areas & environmental monitoring of Amazon,” Mr. Musk tweeted at the time.
That project with the government hasn’t advanced, however. SpaceX and the communications ministry haven’t signed any contract, and only three terminals were installed in Amazon schools for a 12-month trial period, the ministry’s press office said in an emailed response to questions.
Nevertheless, Starlink has taken off in the region and begun ushering in change.
In Atalaia do Norte, on the western reaches of the Brazilian Amazon near the borders with Peru and Colombia, Rubeney de Castro Alves installed Starlink at his hotel in December. Now, he can make bank transfers and conduct video calls. He even started bingeing on Netflix.
“There are so many new things to watch that I’m not even sleeping,” Mr. Alves said, chuckling.
His son once flew all the way to Manaus, the state capital 1,140 kilometers (708 miles) away, just to negotiate with a group of tourists via conference call. Today, the internet at his 11-room hotel in Atalaia do Norte is more reliable than in Manaus, and he bought a second terminal for his tour boat to enable communications on its 10-day voyages, Mr. Alves said.
With high demand for internet, dozens of the riverside town’s 21,000 residents flock to Mr. Alves’ hotel each day. Its balcony is a meeting point for teenagers who spend hours playing online games on their phones.
“It made a revolution in our city,” Mr. Alves said.
A world away, in Ukraine, Starlink has yielded advantages on the battlefield in its war with Russia.
Ukraine has received some 24,000 Starlink terminals that allow continued internet in the most vulnerable regions of the southeast even amid ongoing Russian shelling. In large Ukrainian cities, authorities have set up “points of resilience” that offer free internet along with hot beverages.
The benefits of connectivity were immediately apparent to bad actors in the Amazon, Hugo Loss, operations coordinator for Brazil’s environment agency, told the AP in a phone interview.
“This technology is extremely fast and really improves the ability to manage an illegal mine,” Mr. Loss said. “You can manage hundreds of mining sites without ever setting foot in one.”
Another official with the environment agency told the AP it is just beginning to expel miners from the Yanomami territory and the spread of Starlink has complicated that mission. The official spoke on condition of anonymity because of concerns about personal safety.
An unauthorized reseller of Starlink in Boa Vista, the gateway for travel into Yanomami territory, has been marketing the units in a WhatsApp group for illegal miners and promising same-day delivery. Her price for a terminal is $1,600 – six times what Mr. Alves pays for service at his little hotel in Atalaia do Norte. Others are selling the Starlink terminals on Facebook groups for illegal miners, like one called “Fanatics for Prospecting.”
As lawbreakers have gained access to superior internet service, authorities have started using Starlink themselves. Federal agents installed a terminal at a new checkpoint on the Uraricoera River – an important corridor for miners entering Yanomami territory. The official who informed the AP about the Tuesday raid used Starlink to send photos and even heavy video files of their operation.
Brazil’s environment agency told the AP via email that it, along with other federal bodies, is studying how to block Starlink’s signal in illegal mining areas, calling it crucial to stopping the activity.
The AP emailed James Gleeson, SpaceX’s Communications Director, questions about Starlink’s presence in Brazil and its use by illegal miners in remote areas but received no response.
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BALI, Indonesia, Nov. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- On November 2-3, R20 (the Religion 20), an engagement group of the G20, convened prominent global religious leaders in Bali to leverage the power of world religions to tackle pressing global challenges.
The forum's opening remarks were delivered by Dr Muhammad Abdulkarim Al Issa, Head of the world's largest Islamic NGO, the Muslim World League, and Yahya Cholil Staquf, Chairman of Nahdlatul Ulama which boasts a membership of over 40 million, in addition to Indonesian President, Joko Widodo.
Speakers at the R20 included:
- Joko Widodo, President of Indonesia
- Mohammad bin Abdulkarim Al-Issa, Secretary-General of Muslim World League
- Yahya Cholil Staquf, General Chairman of Nahdlatul Ulama
- Cardinal Miguel Ángel Ayuso Guixot, President of the Pontifical Council for Interreligious Dialogue (Vatican)
- Thomas Schirrmacher, Secretary General of the Protestant World Evangelical Alliance
- Archbishop Henry Chukwudum Ndukuba, Primate of the Church of Nigeria
- Reverend Yoshinobu Miyake, Chairman of International Shinto Studies Association
- Swami Govind Dev Giri
- Rabbi Silvina Chemen, Professor at Latin American Rabbinical Seminary
- Sheikh Abdullah Bin Bayah, Forum for Promoting Peace in Muslim Societies
- Bashar Matti Warda, Archbishop of Chaldean Catholic Church, Iraq
- Andrés Pastrana, Former Colombian President
A virtual address from His Holiness Pope Francis was also delivered.
R20 Co-Chair and Secretary General of the Muslim World League, HE Muhammad Bin Abdulkarim Al-Issa said, "I announce the launch of the 'East-West Bridge Building Initiative' here at the R20 – a new NGO designed to use religious diplomacy to build bridges between diverse groups around the world."
Yahya Cholil Staquf, General Chairman of Nahdlatul Ulama and co-Chair of the R20 said, "The R20 is an initiative with the intention of infusing geopolitical and economic power structures with moral and spiritual values so that humanity can pursue effective solutions to its many crises."
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Fourth Quarter diluted EPS of $0.60
Generated nearly $180 million of operating cash flow in the quarter
Strong lease fleet utilization of 98%
Issues fiscal 2023 guidance
LAKE OSWEGO, Ore., Oct. 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Greenbrier Companies, Inc. (NYSE: GBX) ("Greenbrier"), a leading international supplier of equipment and services to global freight transportation markets, today reported financial results for its fourth fiscal quarter and year ended August 31, 2022.
Fourth Quarter Highlights
- New railcar orders for 4,800 units valued at $620 million and deliveries of 5,800 units.
- Diversified new railcar backlog as of August 31, 2022 was 29,500 units with an estimated value of $3.5 billion.
- Railcar refurbishment backlog of 2,300 units valued at $170 million.
- Ended the quarter with liquidity of $690 million, including $543 million in cash and $147 million of available borrowing capacity.
- Operating cash flow of nearly $180 million.
- Net earnings attributable to Greenbrier for the quarter were $20 million, or $0.60 per diluted share, on revenue of $950 million.
- EBITDA for the quarter was $89 million, or 9.3% of revenue.
- Finalized $150 million non-recourse term loan at Greenbrier leasing subsidiary with $75 million drawn immediately and $75 million expected to be drawn in fiscal 2023. Terms are similar to the leasing term loan refinanced in August 2021.
- Board declared a quarterly dividend of $0.27 per share, payable on November 29, 2022 to shareholders of record as of November 8, 2022 representing Greenbrier's 34th consecutive quarterly dividend.
Fiscal Year 2022 Highlights
- Diversified new railcar orders of 24,600 units valued at $2.9 billion and deliveries of nearly 20,000 units.
- Regular lease fleet optimization and monetization generated $155 million of proceeds and $35 million of gains.
- Net earnings attributable to Greenbrier were $47 million, or $1.40 per diluted share, on revenue of nearly $3.0 billion.
- In February, GBX Leasing completed issuance of $323 million of asset-backed notes with a blended interest rate of 2.9% and a weighted average life of six years.
- Fixed the interest rate on most long-term floating rate debt to mitigate risk in current rising rate environment. No significant debt maturities until 2026.
- EBITDA was $231 million, or 7.8% of revenue.
"Greenbrier's fourth quarter performance marked a strong end to our fiscal year and demonstrates the value of our diverse business activities. Despite challenges throughout the year, including ongoing supply chain disruptions, increasing input costs and the war in Ukraine, our operations are building momentum. Greenbrier achieved a book-to-bill rate of 1.2x for fiscal 2022 on orders for 24,600 units during the fiscal year. Greenbrier also continued to execute our leasing strategy, increasing the number of railcars in the lease fleet in 2022 by nearly 40% to 12,200 units. Importantly, our expanded leasing platform is protected from interest rate risk since our leasing debt is non-recourse and at fixed interest rates. Our lease platform offers a strong source of liquidity, as demonstrated by robust syndication activity in 2022." said Lorie Tekorius, Chief Executive Officer & President.
Tekorius concluded, "Our outlook for Greenbrier's business is broadly optimistic for fiscal 2023 despite uncertain macroeconomic conditions. Our backlog of nearly 30,000 units, valued at $3.5 billion, coupled with our strong liquidity position, provides visibility and an opportunity to drive higher performance, building on the momentum in our business. We expect railcar utilization levels to remain high as scrapping continues to outpace new deliveries contributing to a strong North American leasing market for originations and lease renewals."
Business Update & Outlook
Greenbrier's strategy during the fourth fiscal quarter produced strong operating performance amid ongoing economic volatility. Based on current trends and production schedules, Greenbrier expects the following performance in fiscal 2023:
- Deliveries of 22,000 – 24,000 units including approximately 1,000 units in Greenbrier-Maxion (Brazil)
- Revenue at $3.2 – $3.6 billion
- Capital expenditures at approximately $240 million in Leasing & Management Services, $80 million in Manufacturing and $10 million in Maintenance Services
We will provide additional operating commentary during the earnings call.
Financial Summary
Segment Summary
Conference Call
Greenbrier will host a teleconference to discuss its fourth quarter and fiscal year results. In conjunction with this news release, Greenbrier has posted a supplemental earnings presentation to our website.
Teleconference details are as follows:
- October 27, 2022
- 8:00 a.m. Pacific Daylight Time
- Phone: 1-888-317-6003 (Toll Free), 1-412-317-6061 (International), Entry Number "0909841"
- Real-time Audio Access: ("Newsroom" at http://www.gbrx.com)
Please access the site 10-15 minutes prior to the start time.
About Greenbrier
Greenbrier, headquartered in Lake Oswego, Oregon, is a leading international supplier of equipment and services to global freight transportation markets. Through its wholly-owned subsidiaries and joint ventures, Greenbrier designs, builds and markets freight railcars and marine barges in North America, Europe and Brazil. We are a leading provider of freight railcar wheel services, parts, maintenance and retrofitting services in North America through our maintenance services business unit. Greenbrier manages 408,000 railcars and offers railcar management, regulatory compliance services and leasing services to railroads and other railcars owners in North America. GBX Leasing (GBXL) is a special purpose subsidiary that owns and manages a portfolio of leased railcars that originate primarily from Greenbrier's manufacturing operations. GBXL and Greenbrier own a lease fleet of approximately 12,200 railcars. Learn more about Greenbrier at www.gbrx.com.
THE GREENBRIER COMPANIES, INC.
SUPPLEMENTAL LEASING INFORMATION
(In millions, except owned and managed fleet, unaudited)
In April 2021, Greenbrier announced an enhanced leasing strategy that included the formation of GBX Leasing (GBXL), a joint venture with The Longwood Group and Greenbrier. Greenbrier owns approximately 95% of GBXL and consolidates it in Greenbrier's financial statements in the Leasing & Management Services segment. GBXL provides an additional "go to market" element to Greenbrier's Commercial strategy of direct sales, partnerships with operating leasing companies, and origination of leases for syndication partners as well as providing a platform for further growth at scale. Investing in leasing assets delivers predictable, tax-advantaged cash flows. Together, Greenbrier and GBX Leasing have nearly $900 million of railcar assets and expect to continue investing to grow over the next several years.
Our leasing operations observe Greenbrier's established portfolio standards including working with customers with strong credit profiles, a diverse equipment mix and staggered maturity ladders. To mitigate the volatile interest rate environment, Greenbrier Leasing and GBX Leasing have fixed all floating rate debt. Investing in leasing assets reduces Greenbrier's Manufacturing revenue and margin in the short-term but provides meaningful tax benefits, longer-term earnings and cash flow stability.
Key information for the consolidated Leasing & Management Services segment:
"SAFE HARBOR" STATEMENT UNDER THE PRIVATE SECURITIES LITIGATION REFORM ACT OF 1995: This press release may contain forward-looking statements, including statements that are not purely statements of historical fact. Greenbrier uses words, and variations of words, such as "believe," "continue," "enhance," "estimate," "expect," "mitigate," "momentum," "opportunities," "outlook," "protected," "provides," "position," "will," and similar expressions to identify forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements include, without limitation, statements about backlog and other orders, leasing performance, financing, future liquidity, cash flow, tax treatment, and other information regarding future performance and strategies and appear throughout this press release including in the headlines and the sections titled "Fourth Quarter Highlights," "Fiscal Year 2022 Highlights," "Business Update & Outlook," and "Supplemental Leasing Information." These forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and are subject to certain risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from the results contemplated by the forward-looking statements. Factors that might cause such a difference include, but are not limited to, the following: an economic downturn and economic uncertainty; inflation (including rising energy prices, interest rates, wages and other escalators) and policy reactions thereto (including actions by central banks); disruptions in the supply of materials and components used in the production of our products; the war in Ukraine and related events; and the COVID-19 pandemic, variants thereof, governmental reaction thereto, and related economic disruptions (including, among other factors, operations and supply disruptions and labor shortages). Our backlog of railcar units and marine vessels and other orders not included in backlog are not necessarily indicative of future results of operations. Certain orders in backlog are subject to customary documentation which may not occur. More information on potential factors that could cause our results to differ from our forward-looking statements is included in the Company's filings with the SEC, including in the "Risk Factors" and "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations" sections of the Company's most recently filed periodic report on Form 10-K and subsequent reports on 10-Q. Except as otherwise required by law, the Company assumes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements or information, which speak as of their respective dates. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which reflect management's opinions only as of the date hereof.
Adjusted Financial Metric Definitions
EBITDA is not a financial measure under generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP). This metric is a performance measurement tool used by rail supply companies and Greenbrier. You should not consider this metric in isolation or as a substitute for other financial statement data determined in accordance with GAAP. In addition, because this metric is not a measure of financial performance under GAAP and is susceptible to varying calculations, the measure presented may differ from and may not be comparable to similarly titled measures used by other companies.
We define EBITDA as Net earnings before Interest and foreign exchange, Income tax expense, Depreciation and amortization. We believe the presentation of EBITDA provides useful information as it excludes the impact of financing, foreign exchange, income taxes and the accounting effects of capital spending. These items may vary for different companies for reasons unrelated to the overall operating performance of a company's core business. We believe this assists in comparing our performance across reporting periods.
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Facing prison time and dire personal consequences for storming the U.S. Capitol, some Jan. 6 defendants are trying to profit from their participation in the deadly riot, using it as a platform to drum up cash, promote business endeavors and boost social media profiles.
A Nevada man jailed on riot charges asked his mother to contact publishers for a book he was writing about “the Capitol incident.” A rioter from Washington state helped his father hawk clothes and other merchandise bearing slogans such as “Our House” and images of the Capitol building. A Virginia man released a rap album with riot-themed songs and a cover photograph of him sitting on a police vehicle outside the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021.
Those actions are sometimes complicating matters for defendants when they face judges at sentencing as prosecutors point to the profit-chasing activities in seeking tougher punishments. The Justice Department, in some instances, is trying to claw back money that rioters have made off the insurrection.
In one case, federal authorities have seized tens of thousands of dollars from a defendant who sold his footage from Jan. 6. In another case, a Florida man's plea deal allows the U.S. government to collect profits from any book he gets published over the next five years. And prosecutors want a Maine man who raised more than $20,000 from supporters to surrender some of the money because a taxpayer-funded public defender is representing him.
Many rioters have paid a steep personal price for their actions on Jan. 6. At sentencing, rioters often ask for leniency on the grounds that they already have experienced severe consequences for their crimes.
They lost jobs or entire careers. Marriages fell apart. Friends and relatives shunned them or even reported them to the FBI. Strangers have sent them hate mail and online threats. And they have racked up expensive legal bills to defend themselves against federal charges ranging from misdemeanors to serious felonies.
Websites and crowdfunding platforms set up to collect donations for Capitol riot defendants try to portray them as mistreated patriots or even political prisoners.
An anti-vaccine medical doctor who pleaded guilty to illegally entering the Capitol founded a nonprofit that raised more than $430,000 for her legal expenses. The fundraising appeal by Dr. Simone Gold’s group, America’s Frontline Doctors, didn’t mention her guilty plea, prosecutors noted.
Before sentencing Gold to two months behind bars, U.S. District Judge Christopher Cooper called it “unseemly” that her nonprofit invoked the Capitol riot to raise money that also paid for her salary. Prosecutors said in court papers that it “beggars belief” that she incurred anywhere close to $430,000 in legal costs for her misdemeanor case.
Another rioter, a New Jersey gym owner who punched a police officer during the siege, raised more than $30,000 in online donations for a “Patriot Relief Fund” to cover his mortgage payments and other monthly bills. Prosecutors cited the fund in recommending a fine for Scott Fairlamb, who is serving a prison sentence of more than three years.
“Fairlamb should not be able to ‘capitalize’ on his participation in the Capitol breach in this way,” Justice Department lawyers wrote.
Robert Palmer, a Florida man who attacked police officers at the Capitol, asked a friend to create a crowdfunding campaign for him online after he pleaded guilty. After seeing the campaign to “Help Patriot Rob,” a probation officer calculating a sentencing recommendation for Palmer didn’t give him credit for accepting responsibility for his conduct. Palmer conceded that a post for the campaign falsely portrayed his conduct on Jan. 6. Acceptance of responsibility can help shave months or even years off a sentence.
“When you threw the fire extinguisher and the plank at the police officers, were you acting in self-defense?” asked U.S. District Judge Tanya Chutkan.
“No, ma’am, I was not,” Palmer said before the judge sentenced him to more than five years in prison.
A group calling itself the Patriot Freedom Project says it has raised more than $1 million in contributions and paid more than $665,000 in grants and legal fees for families of Capitol riot defendants.
In April, a New Jersey-based foundation associated with the group filed an IRS application for tax-exempt status. As of early August, an IRS database doesn’t list the foundation as a tax-exempt organization. The Hughes Foundation’s IRS application says its funds “principally” will benefit families of Jan. 6 defendants, with about 60% of the donated money going to foundation activities. The rest will cover management and fundraising expenses, including salaries, it adds.
Rioters have found other ways to enrich or promote themselves.
Jeremy Grace, who was sentenced to three weeks in jail for entering the Capitol, tried to profit off his participation by helping his dad sell T-shirts, baseball caps, water bottles, decals and other gear with phrases such as “Our House” and “Back the Blue” and images of the Capitol, prosecutors said.
Prosecutors said Grace's “audacity” to sell “Back the Blue" paraphernalia is “especially disturbing” because he watched other rioters confront police officers on Jan. 6. A defense lawyer, however, said Grace didn’t break any laws or earn any profits by helping his father sell the merchandise.
Federal authorities seized more than $62,000 from a bank account belonging to riot defendant John Earle Sullivan, a Utah man who earned more than $90,000 from selling his Jan. 6 video footage to at least six companies. Sullivan's lawyer argued authorities had no right to seize the money.
Richard “Bigo” Barnett, an Arkansas man photographed propping his feet up on a desk in the office of House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., has charged donors $100 for photos of him with his feet on a desk while under house arrest. Defense lawyer Joseph McBride said prosecutors have “zero grounds” to prevent Barnett from raising money for his defense before a December trial date.
"Unlike the government, Mr. Barnett does not have the American Taxpayer footing the bill for his legal case," McBride wrote in a court filing.
Texas real estate agent Jennifer Leigh Ryan promoted her business on social media during and after the riot, boasting that she was “becoming famous.” In messages sent after Jan. 6, Ryan “contemplated the business she needed to prepare for as a result of the publicity she received from joining the mob at the Capitol,” prosecutors said in court documents.
Prosecutors cited the social media activity of Treniss Evans III in recommending a two-month jail term for the Texas man, who drank a shot of whiskey in a congressional conference room on Jan. 6. Evans has “aggressively exploited” his presence at the Capitol to expand his social media following on Gettr, a social media site founded by a former Trump adviser, prosecutors wrote before Evans' sentencing, scheduled for this coming Tuesday,
A few rioters are writing books about the mob’s attack or have marketed videos that they shot during the riot.
A unique provision in Adam Johnson’s plea agreement allows the U.S. government to collect profits from any book he gets published over the next five years. Images of Johnson posing for photographs with Pelosi’s podium went viral after the riot. Prosecutors said they insisted on the provision after learning that Johnson intends to write a memoir “of some sort.”
Ronald Sandlin, a Nevada man charged with assaulting officers near doors to the Senate gallery, posted on Facebook that he was “working out a Netflix deal” to sell riot video footage. Later, in a call from jail, Sandlin told his mother that he had met with right-wing author and filmmaker Dinesh D’Souza and was in contact with podcaster Joe Rogan. He also asked his mom to contact publishers for the book he was writing about the "Capitol incident," prosecutors said.
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New series available for Prime Video members worldwide excluding the U.S., Israel and the Middle East in 2023
Series to star Colin Woodell, Mel Gibson, Ayomide Adegun, Ben Robson, Hubert Point-Du Jour, Jessica Allain, Mishel Prada, Nhung Kate and Peter Greene
LONDON and SANTA MONICA, Calif., Nov. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Prime Video will launch The Continental, the highly anticipated special event series based on the blockbuster action franchise John Wick. The prequel is produced by Lionsgate Television, and will be exclusively available to Prime Video members worldwide excluding the U.S., Middle East and Israel in 2023.
The Continental is told from the perspective of the hotel manager, portrayed by Ian McShane in the film franchise - a young Winston Scott, played by Colin Woodell (The Flight Attendant). Throughout the series, viewers will follow Winston through the underworld of '70's New York, where he will battle demons from his past as he attempts to seize control of the iconic hotel - a hotel that serves as a meeting point for the world's most dangerous criminals.
Woodell is joined by Mel Gibson (Braveheart), as Cormac; Ayomide Adegun (The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes), who will portray a young Charon (based on the character portrayed by Lance Reddick); Ben Robson (Vikings) as Frankie; Hubert Point-Du Jour (Dr. Death) as Miles; Jessica Allain (The Laundromat) playing Lou; Mishel Prada (Vida) as KD; Nhung Kate (The Housemaid) as Yen; and Peter Greene (Training Day), who dons the fedora of Uncle Charlie (based on the tight-lipped body disposal expert).
"The John Wick films have created one of the most immersive, detailed and enjoyable universes we've seen on screen in the last decade" said Chris Mansolillo, Director, Content Acquisition, Prime Video. "We are extremely proud to play a part in continuing to build that universe, offering viewers an insight into the origins of the infamous Continental Hotel and its incredible characters."
"We're delighted to partner with Prime Video, which is always a world-class home for our properties," said Lionsgate President of Worldwide Television Distribution Jim Packer. "The Continental promises to be one of the major streaming events of 2023, and it will be a perfect fit for Prime Video's global audience as the John Wick franchise continues to grow. This deal wouldn't have been possible without Agapy Kapouranis and Chase Brisbin and their talented counterparts at Prime Video, who crafted a multifaceted agreement that reflects today's evolving marketplace."
Greg Coolidge and Kirk Ward serve as writers and showrunners on The Continental, and executive produce alongside Albert Hughes, Thunder Road Pictures' Basil Iwanyk and Erica Lee, Chad Stahelski, Derek Kolstad, David Leitch, Paul Wernick, Rhett Reese, and Marshall Persinger. Shawn Simmons serves as a writer and executive producer. Albert Hughes directs the first and third nights and Charlotte Brandstrom directs the second night.
The John Wick films have grossed nearly $600 million worldwide to date, with each film outperforming its predecessor. John Wick: Chapter Four is scheduled for theatrical release worldwide on March 24, 2023.
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There will be new, updated LED lighting for sporting activities at Cape Horn Park in Hampstead.
The Board of Carroll County Commissioners at their meeting on Dec. 22, unanimously approved the installation of new lighting at the park. The cost of the new lighting is $490,024.
“Cape Horn Park is a 60-plus-acre park primarily used by the North Carroll Rec Council,” said Jeff Degitz, recreation and parks director. “The park has three multipurpose fields for soccer and lacrosse, and a softball diamond.
“This is athletic field lighting that will be going in, on one and eventually two of the soccer fields that are there,” Degitz said. “It is LED lighting, so it’s energy efficient lighting; it also has much less impact on the surrounding community.”
Eastern Sales and Engineering Company, Inc., will install the lighting, which will allow for extended hours of park usage.
The money for the lighting is coming from impact fees and local park and infrastructure funds that can only be used for park projects. Impact fees are imposed on property developers by municipalities for infrastructure that must be built to accommodate new development.
Even with unanimous approval, commissioners voiced concerns over the cost of the lighting.
“That’s an important part,” Commissioners’ President Ed Rothstein, who represents District 5, said. “That’s a huge price tag, almost $500,000. We’re looking at lighting, wait a minute, with all these other priorities we have in this county, and we’re looking at [$500,000 for lighting].
“Don’t get me wrong, I like this and, I appreciate this, but this is always the challenge when the community says, ‘I want this or I want that,’” he said. “But [the money] is designated and designed to go into certain places, and we do not have the choice for somewhere else. We only have the choice of not using it. And, why would we not use it, when it has been provided to us? But there’s a lot of sticker shock when I see this. And, that doesn’t go away.”
Commissioner Michael Guerin, who represents District 4, agreed. “I, too, am struck by the cost,” he said.
This is not the first improvement for Cape Horn Park.
Last year, the Board of Commissioners approved the installation of a new $140,553 playground and a 12-foot-by-20-foot pavilion costing $44,857.
The project was funded largely by Program Open Space funds, with approximately 90% of the cost covered by the state.
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BABY: Linda Williams became a great-grandmother Jan. 2 when a great-grandson, Jethro David Adam, arrived in Michigan weighing in at 7 pounds, 11 ounces. Linda is a member at Madison Avenue Christian Church. May this little fellow bring much joy, love and happiness to the families.
BLOOD DRIVE: Boyd County Chapter of American Red Cross offers a blood drive from noon to 5 p.m. Friday, Jan. 20, at the Red Cross’s Boyd County Chapter House, 4201 Blackburn Ave., Ashland.
INDUCTEES: Nine Huntingtonians were recently initiated into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, the nation’s oldest and most selective collegiate honor society for all academic disciplines. The inductees from Marshall University were E Del Chrol, Bill Gardner, Shifa Khan, Jonathan Lung, Spencer Lupashunski, Pamela Puppo, Stephanie Vance, Mikayla Boone and Brennan Rinehart.
CHRISTIAN MUSIC: Winter Jam Tour, presented by World Vision, hosted by Newsong and produced by Premier Productions, returns to Charleston. The event — Christian music’s biggest tour, is from 5 to 8 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 22, at Charleston Coliseum and Civic Center. Headliners include We the Kingdom, Jeremy Camp, Andy Mineo, Disciple, Austin French, NewSong and for the first time Dove Award-winning new artist of the year Anne Wilson. Zane Black speaks. Admission is $5 at door.
LISTED: Mara Haney of Ashland, majoring in accounting, was named to the dean’s list for the fall semester at Cedarville University. Students earn this distinction by obtaining a 3.5 grade point average or higher for the semester and carrying a minimum of 12 credit hours.
CONCERT: A “Mature Audiences Only” for ages 16 and older concert featuring Rodney Carrington, multi-talented comedian, actor, singer and writer, begins at 7 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 21, at Charleston Municipal Auditorium. Tickets are $65.50, $55.50 and $45.50.
OFFICER: Philip Kearns, retired police officer with the city of Russell and former detective with Russell Police Department for seven years, begins his 27th year in law enforcement as he was recently hired as a new School Resource Officer for Greenup County School District. The lifelong Greenup County resident currently residing in Wurtland with his wife of 18 years, is stationed at Greenup County High School but serves all seven schools in the district.
ROCKIN’: Lita Ford and FireHouse rock the Paramount Arts Center in Ashland Saturday, Jan. 21. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Tour Skulls also performs. Tickets are $45, $55, $65 and $75.
NEW MEMBERS: Two ladies were welcomed into the family at Enslow Park Presbyterian Church on Christmas Day. Nancy Marie Asbury and Debbie Anne Yeager joined the church through affirmation of faith. Dec. 25 would have been the 83rd anniversary of Nancy’s parents and Debbie is the first pastor’s wife in 20-plus years who became a member.
TODAY’S BIRTHDAYS: Madison Bucher, Harris Coulter, Coy Mullins, Kyleah Lewis, Lilly Bell, Bob Miller, Laura Marie Goble still in the early 20s at 22, Caleb Conner, Thomas Blatt, Jay Shepherd, Jean Maynard, Jay Adkins with C.J. Hughes Construction turns 62, Karen McDonie.
FRIDAY’S BIRTHDAYS: Madeline Brumfield, Idale Buskirk, Riley Coulter, Taylor Haney, Wayne Rooper, Paul Turman Sr., Sarah Young, Katherine Becker, Jay Stiltner, Angie Simmons, Max Stull, Ashlee Hill, Kaitlyn Maynard.
FRIDAY’S ANNIVERSARIES: Jim and Liz Cole (1956), Brian and Tara Blinn.
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- The report analyzed job openings from 7,500 venture-funded technology startups and growth companies from January 2022 through March 2023
- Healthtech and life science job openings remained steady with a current hiring rate of 65% of its March 2022 level
- Fintech companies were impacted the greatest, with a 63% year-over-year decline in job openings
PALO ALTO, Calif., April 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- NGP Capital, a global venture capital firm that invests in early-stage B2B companies from Series A onwards within enterprise software, industrial tech, cybersecurity, and infrastructure, today released its State of US Startup Jobs Report which reveals job openings by privately owned, venture-funded technology startups and growth companies in the U.S. from the past year.
Between January 2022 and March 2023 190,000 job ads were placed, equivalent to roughly 25 job openings per company. The report segments the job openings by metro area, company stage, industry, and compares B2B and B2C. When comparing Q1 2022 to Q1 2023, job openings went down from 19,000 in April 2022 to 9,000 in March 2023, representing a 52% decrease. The number of job openings began to stabilize in the beginning of 2023 with three consecutive months of 9,000+ job openings per month, suggesting the end of the decline.
"The data indicates a slowdown in startup job growth primarily driven by reduced venture capital investment. We've seen a market like this before and the need for a shift to capital efficiency," said Upal Basu, Partner, NGP Capital. "While the economic slowdown had a significant impact on the startup jobs market, there are signs of recovery. New developments in AI will likely kick-start venture funding, leading to increased demand for new talent. We are optimistic for the remainder of 2023."
Key Highlights
- New York City and the Bay Area reign champions for prospective job seekers
- Seed hiring is holding steady
- Healthtech and life science jobs remain ahead of other industries
- B2C and B2B jobs experienced a similar decline
Methodology
NGP Capital analyzed 7,500 U.S. privately owned companies and tracked the number of job openings between January 2022 through March 2023.
To read the full report, please visit: https://www.ngpcap.com/insights/the-state-of-startup-jobs-in-the-u-s-2023
About NGP Capital
NGP Capital backs early-stage B2B companies from Series A onwards in the U.S., Europe, Israel, and China within enterprise software, industrial tech, cybersecurity, and infrastructure. Through its $400m fifth fund launched in 2022, NGP Capital invests in companies driving the convergence of the physical and virtual.
Founded in 2005, NGP Capital has over $1.6B in AUM and has invested in more than 100 companies of which 18 became unicorns and 11 went on to IPO.
Some of the companies NGP has backed include Scandit, Lime, Coda, Deliveroo, SecurityScorecard, and many others. Visit www.ngpcap.com for more information.
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Highlights from the second day of the World Cup in Qatar on Monday. ___ AP World Cup coverage: https://apnews.com/hub/world-cup and https://twitter.com/AP_Sports | https://www.mrt.com/news/article/AP-PHOTOS-World-Cup-highlights-from-Day-2-17602080.php | 2022-11-22 11:05:17 | 1 | https://www.mrt.com/news/article/AP-PHOTOS-World-Cup-highlights-from-Day-2-17602080.php |
Jewett-Cameron Announces 1st Quarter Financial Results
Published: Jan. 17, 2023 at 6:25 PM EST|Updated: 1 hour ago
NORTH PLAINS, Ore., Jan. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Jewett-Cameron Trading Company Ltd. (NASDAQ: JCTCF) today reported financial results for the first quarter of fiscal 2023 ended November 30, 2022.
Sales for the first quarter of fiscal 2023 totaled $12.58 million compared to sales of $12.92 million for the first quarter of fiscal 2022. Net loss for the current quarter was ($73,760), or ($0.02) per share, compared to a net loss of ($391,141), or ($0.11) per share, in the year-ago quarter.
"We are working through the challenges stemming from the global supply issues that occurred in calendar 2022 as reflected in our improved gross margins during the quarter" said CEO Chad Summers. "Although our current inventory position is higher than usual, it has us well positioned to meet our customer's needs in the second and into the third quarter while avoiding any potential shipping delays during Chinese New Year and any unexpected disruptions from rising COVID rates within China."
The Company has also entered into two important new sales agreements. In fencing, we have signed a consignment sales agreement with a major retailer for stores in several states that positions Jewett-Cameron as their primary supplier. This arrangement reduces our storage costs while improving our ability to meet market demand. We have also inked a new distribution agreement with SECOS Group of Australia to be the exclusive distributor of their MyEcoWorld® sustainable bag products in the US and Canada. SECOS is the supplier of our existing Lucky Dog Poop Bags, and this new agreement expands our line of sustainable products, including bin liners and other pet products and provide consumers with more environmentally friendly alternatives to hydrocarbon derived plastics. These agreements are examples of our continuing efforts to expand our product offerings that complement our traditional strengths.
As of November 30, 2022, the Company's cash position was approximately $1.7 million, and there was $7.6 million borrowed against its $10.0 million line of credit. Based on the timing of accounts receivable and the unused portion of the line of credit, the Company believes it has sufficient working capital available for the remainder of fiscal 2023.
Jewett-Cameron Trading Company is a holding company that, through its subsidiaries, operates out of facilities located in North Plains, Oregon. Jewett-Cameron Company's business consists of the manufacturing and distribution of patented and patent pending specialty metal products, wholesale distribution of wood products, and seed processing and sales. The Company's brands include Lucky Dog®, for pet products; Adjust-A-Gate™, Fit-Right®, Perimeter Patrol®, Infinity Euro Fence, and Lifetime Post™ for gates and fencing; and Early Start, Spring Gardner™, Greenline®, and Weatherguard for greenhouses. Additional information about the Company and its products can be found the Company's website at www.jewettcameron.com.
Forward-looking Statements
The information in this release contains certain forward-looking statements that anticipate future trends and events. These statements are based on certain assumptions that may prove to be erroneous and are subject to certain risks, including but not limited to, the uncertainties of the Company's new product introductions, the risks of increased competition and technological change in the Company's industry, and other factors detailed in the Company's SEC filings. Accordingly, actual results may differ, possibly materially, from predictions contained herein.
Contact: Chad Summers, President & CEO, (503) 647-0110
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Newspaper publisher Gannett Co. confirmed Friday that it's laying off some of its newsroom staff, part of a cost-cutting effort to lower expenses as its revenue crumbles amid a downturn in ad sales and customer subscriptions.
The McLean, Virginia-based company declined to provide details about the number of people losing their jobs. In a statement, Gannett spokesperson Lark-Marie Anton cited a need “to take swift action given the challenging economic environment. These staffing reductions are incredibly difficult, and we are grateful for the contributions of our departing colleagues."
Gannett, which owns USA Today and more than 200 other daily U.S. newspapers with print editions, ended last year with more than 16,000 employees worldwide, according to the company's annual report. The payroll included more than 4,200 reporters, editors and photographers,.
The layoffs are the latest sign of the unrelentingly tough times in the newspaper industry, which has been steadily shrinking for more than a decade as more advertising shifts from print to digital and readers turn to other online outlets for information and entertainment.
Major newspapers such as The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal and The Washington Post have been able to amass substantial digital audiences by focusing their coverage on broad topics that appeal to people across the country. But regional and local papers have struggled to find a formula that works in narrower markets.
Gannett CEO Michael Reed foreshadowed the cutbacks last week after the company reported disappointing results for the April-June period and dimmed its outlook for the rest of this year.
Reed told industry analysts that Gannett would be “taking significant and and permanent costs" out its business, with an emphasis on operations devoted to producing and delivering the print editions of its newspapers. That decision reflected a recognition that Gannett is unlikely to recover much of the revenue that has evaporated along with demand for print editions.
In its most recent quarter, Gannett's revenue dropped 7% from the same time last year to nearly $749 million. Meanwhile, the company's operating expenses edged up 1% from last year to nearly $770 million.
That disparity is one of the reasons Gannett suffered a loss of nearly $54 million during the quarter. In another sign of distress, Gannett trimmed its revenue projection for the full year to roughly $3 billion, from a previous forecast of $3.1 billion to $3.2 billion. | https://www.clickorlando.com/business/2022/08/12/publisher-of-usa-today-other-papers-axes-staff-to-cut-costs/ | 2022-08-12 22:06:15 | 1 | https://www.clickorlando.com/business/2022/08/12/publisher-of-usa-today-other-papers-axes-staff-to-cut-costs/ |
Collaboration will support growth of emerging modalities by offering custom cGMP solutions to enhance process efficiency and accelerate speed-to-market
RADNOR, Pa., June 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Avantor, Inc. (NYSE: AVTR), a leading global provider of mission-critical products and services to customers in the life sciences, advanced technologies and applied materials industries has entered into an agreement with GeminiBio to deliver custom hydrated solutions and cell culture media to the biopharma industry.
Custom hydrated solutions and cell culture media are critical components of the bioproduction workflow, especially for emerging modalities such as gene therapy. This collaboration will complement Avantor's proven ability to serve manufacturing platforms with GeminiBio's small-to-medium scale offering, enabling customers to utilize custom cGMP products through the full development lifecycle – including early-stage research, scale-up and commercialization.
This new capability along with Avantor's recent acquisitions and site investments, support a growing portfolio of proprietary offerings, demonstrating Avantor's commitment to supporting customer workflows in both upstream and downstream processing for the biopharma industry.
"With the imperative to meet patient needs quickly, our customers require custom solutions to accelerate their bioproduction goals," said Dr. Ger Brophy, Executive Vice President, Biopharma Production for Avantor. "Customized media is critical in optimizing cell line productivity, and hydrated solutions offer efficiency to biomanufacturers as they optimize their downstream processes. Our collaboration with GeminiBio will drive increases in product yields, helping bring efficiency and speed to our customers as they scale. Together, we can drive science forward to bring therapies to the patients who need them most."
Brian Parker, CEO of GeminiBio stated, "Enabling customers to optimize their upstream and downstream liquid manufacturing workflows by offering custom solutions, built around a strong quality foundation, has been an essential part of GeminiBio's success. Collaborating with Avantor, who shares our focus on quality, will allow us to expand our ability to address customer needs for both small and large volume process liquids."
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WASHINGTON, Dec. 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Over one million physician and non-physician healthcare clinicians joined together in a letter calling on congressional leadership to protect patients by stopping the full cut to Medicare payments set to take effect on January 1, 2023. The letter kicks off a Week of Action calling on congressional leaders to protect lifesaving and life-changing care for the nation's most vulnerable patients. Throughout the week, representatives from healthcare organizations across the country will contact their members of Congress—through direct phone calls, e-mails, and social media—to emphasize the harmful impact these cuts would have to their Medicare patients.
Patricia L. Turner, MD, MBA, FACS, Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer, American College of Surgeons and member of Surgical Care Coalition: "Any cut to such lifesaving and life-altering care is unacceptable. As Congress contemplates protecting America's seniors from such cuts, our leaders must also consider that further cuts would exacerbate the record inflation that has already impacted surgeons across the nation."
Jack Resneck Jr., MD, President, American Medical Association: "The AMA strongly urges Congress to pass legislation that stops - in its entirety - the impending 4.5% cut to Medicare physician payments before January 1, 2023. Any cuts, especially as we face the likely prospect of a "triple-demic" this winter, threaten health care access for seniors. During COVID – and now with inflationary pressure – physician practices have struggled to keep their doors open and continue to treat Medicare patients. Cutting any payments at this time is unconscionable."
John K. Ratliff, MD, Chair of the Washington Committee, American Association of Neurological Surgeons/Congress of Neurological Surgeons and member of the Surgical Care Coalition: "Congress must live up to its promise to maintain a stable Medicare program for our nation's seniors. During a time when neurosurgical practices are facing steep inflation coupled with a system that fails to keep pace with the costs of delivering care, it would be Congressional malpractice if lawmakers fail to prevent the entire 4.5% Medicare physician payment cut."
Ryan D. Mire, MD, MACP, President, American College of Physicians: "As an internal medicine physician caring for patients in a primary care practice in Nashville, Tennessee, I am deeply concerned about the impact that these cuts will have on Medicare beneficiaries' access to care. Physicians are now faced with a drastic cut in payments at the same time that inflation is surging upwards. Congress needs to intervene promptly and stop the scheduled cuts to Medicare payments, as America's seniors and physicians deserve better."
Aaron Bishop, Vice President of Public Affairs, American Physical Therapy Association: "Physical therapy is proven to significantly reduce the costs of pain treatment, decrease the use of opioids, prevent falls, and effectively manage chronic conditions, yet it has been cut year after year under the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule despite additional funding provided by Congress. Therapy clinics and facilities are facing unprecedented payment challenges and administrative burdens that are exacerbated by the current surge in inflation. This is simply unsustainable for the patients we serve."
Tochi Iroku-Malize, MD, MPH, MD, FAAFP, President, American Academy of Family Physicians: "Family physicians are struggling with the financial strain of a pandemic, inflation, a clinical staffing crisis, and ever-increasing administrative requirements. Medicare physician payment hasn't kept pace with practice expenses, and on top of that, all clinicians are facing an across-the-board 4.5% cut next year. Any payment cut is untenable and jeopardizes beneficiaries' access to care."
William T. Thorwarth Jr., MD, FACR, Chief Executive Officer, American College of Radiology: "Many imaging practices, already reeling from COVID-19's economic impact, cannot withstand another round of Medicare cuts. Exams such as cancer screenings plummeted during the pandemic and have not fully rebounded. This drop may yet lead to more cancer deaths. Cutting funding now can force more practices to cut back services or close altogether, further restricting access to lifesaving services and causing real patient harm."
Judy Rich, EdD, CCC-SLP, BCS-CL, 2022 President, American Speech-Language-Hearing Association: "Arbitrary cuts to Medicare reimbursement of this magnitude, combined with other payment pressures and program inadequacies, continue to threaten beneficiary access to critical hearing, balance, speech, language, swallowing, and cognitive care that audiologists and speech-language pathologists provide. ASHA urges Congress to act now to protect access to this critical care by stopping the full 4.5% Medicare Conversion Factor cut scheduled to take effect next year."
Alyson D Stover, MOT, JD, OTR/L, BCP, President, American Occupational Therapy Association: "The looming 4.5% cut to the Medicare physician payments risks an exponential decrease in an already exhausted and overburdened health care workforce, threatening the safety, health, and wellness of millions of Americans. AOTA implores Congress to stop these proposed cuts to payment before January 1, 2023. Occupational therapy has proven to reduce hospital readmissions, decrease falls, and improve mental health experience, all while increasing an individual's ability to participate with their maximal physical, cognitive, and behavioral independence. These cuts threaten to eliminate access to occupational therapy services leading to devastating outcomes for Americans and the US healthcare system."
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WFO BUFFALO Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Wednesday, August 17, 2022
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SPECIAL WEATHER STATEMENT
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
610 PM EDT Wed Aug 17 2022
...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of northeastern Erie
and west central Genesee Counties through 700 PM EDT...
At 610 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Akron, or near Clarence, moving southwest at 5 mph.
HAZARD...Winds in excess of 40 mph and half inch hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is
possible.
Locations impacted include...
Clarence, Depew, Amherst, Lancaster, Elma, Akron, Alden, Elma Center,
Clarence Center and East Amherst.
This includes Interstate 90 near exit 49.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional information
and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.
To report severe weather, contact your nearest law enforcement
agency. They will relay your report to the National Weather Service
office in Buffalo.
LAT...LON 4305 7847 4295 7843 4281 7863 4304 7875
TIME...MOT...LOC 2210Z 066DEG 6KT 4300 7853
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.50 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH
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(WFLA/NEXSTAR) — They may look cute and cuddly but they’ve also been described as one of the most venomous creatures in the U.S. Ever heard of “puss caterpillars”?
Many Central Florida residents are currently experiencing the return of the inch-long crawlers typically found on oak and elm trees. The caterpillars (also known as “asps”) are covered in furry-looking hair — which hide “extremely” toxic spines that stick to your skin, according to the Fish & Wildlife Foundation of Florida.
Puss caterpillar stings can involve itching, burning, rashes, lesions and swelling — sometimes in several places on the body.
Measuring in around an inch long, the puss caterpillar is common in Texas, Florida, New Jersey and Arkansas, in addition to surrounding areas. The bugs are typically seen in fall and spring months.
Then 15 year-old Logan Pergola, of Central Florida, told WFLA in Tampa a puss caterpillar stung him while he was out with his family, leaving a large grid-like mark on his wrist.
“It’s burning,” he told his mom before the pain radiated to his chest.
Looking at photos of the caterpillar, you might wonder: where are its head and legs? They’re there, just hidden by hair. Texas A&M University’s AgriLife Extension explains puss caterpillars have chewing mouthparts.
Interesting (gross) fact: puss caterpillars propel their feces. University of Florida says this may be to keep feces off their food.
After a winter cocoon phase, the caterpillars will emerge as flannel moths — also known as southern flannel moths. Adults have wingspans around 1-1.5 inches long, Fish & Wildlife Foundation of Florida says. Wing colors are usually yellow and black (front wings) and cream yellow on hid wings. Their thoraxes are typically orange.
While it’s best to leave them alone altogether, experts say if you do get stung, get the spines out of your skin as soon as possible using cellophane tape. Ice packs, oral antihistamine, and hydrocortisone cream can also be used to help with the pain.
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Published in JMIR Publications, Study Finds Wearable Brain-Sensing Program for Neurofeedback Leads to Positive Outcomes in Mental Care
NEW YORK, Aug. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Myndlift, the leading provider of therapist-guided remote neurotherapy, published data from its groundbreaking study demonstrating the efficacy of a remote neurofeedback system in improving mental health amongst adolescents and adults aged 13-71.
The results of the study, which was published in JMIR Publications, confirm that therapist-guided, remote neurofeedback training leads to a meaningful reduction in symptoms of ADHD, depression, and anxiety, as well as improvement in attention, cognitive performance, and executive function for patients.
The study retrospectively evaluated the efficacy of Myndlift's model, which consists of a brain health assessment, personalized brain training, and remote professional supervision with 560 subjects presenting with elevated symptoms of ADHD, anxiety, and/or depression.
Their symptom status and mental health was measured from pre- to post intervention of in-app assessments that included:
- Validated symptom questionnaires
- A cognitive test of attention and executive function
- Resting electroencephalography (EEG) markers
Key findings were:
- Largest improvements seen in participants with abnormal anxiety scores: 69% of participants reduced their anxiety symptoms towards the healthy range
- Over 50% of the participants presenting with symptoms (ie, abnormal scores) demonstrated clinically significant improvement after the intervention for all symptom questionnaires; even the majority of healthy participants showed significant positive change
- 61% of participants scoring in the abnormal ranges moved to the healthy results group after an average of 53 NFT sessions or over an approximately 3-month period
- Overall improved ADHD scores and performance on a cognitive (ie, response inhibition) task for both adult and child participants following neurofeedback aimed at improving attention and executive function
- Improved brain activity (ie, reduced delta/alpha ratio) following neurofeedback training in adults with ADHD
Thirty to 180 days after the initial assessment, when 20 or more neurofeedback sessions had been completed, an analysis of improvement was performed. The preliminary findings demonstrate the efficacy of therapist-guided remote neurofeedback in improving mental health, particularly for individuals with symptoms of ADHD and anxiety.
Results also surpassed those seen in other in-app mental health services (e.g., mobile-enabled text psychotherapy, app-based CBT), which was particularly impressive. Over the course of an average of three months, the majority (61%) of participants scoring in the abnormal ranges transitioned to the healthy participant group.
Around 50 million people in the United States alone struggle with mental health disorders, but only a fraction receive the evidence-based care they need to alleviate their symptoms. With affordable access to remote neurofeedback, clinics can scale their offering to help patients in all 50 states as well as anywhere else in the world.
According to the WHO, the COVID-19 pandemic triggered a 25% increase in the prevalence of anxiety and depression worldwide. The CDC reports that over 6 million children in the United States alone have been diagnosed with ADHD. On a global scale, 300 million adults and 129 million children worldwide are affected by ADHD. That's why, in 2020, Myndlift expanded their offering to include digital behavioral therapy tools to complement neurofeedback training and provide a holistic approach to improved well-being.
To deliver on its mission, Myndlift partners with leaders in the neurotherapy and behavioral therapy fields. Recently, they collaborated with top researchers in the field of Behavioral Parent Training (BPT) to develop app-based therapeutic content to help parents of children with ADHD, which is currently undergoing clinical trials in collaboration with NYU.
"Traditionally, neurofeedback was seen as an inaccessible luxury that only a few could afford."
said Mr. Aziz Kaddan, co-founder and CEO of Myndlift. "We envisioned a world where anyone could access this modality and, with the help of our clinical providers worldwide, it's becoming a reality. With this new study, we're proving that making neurofeedback remote not only makes it more accessible, but is also proven to yield very positive outcomes."
The study can be found at JMIR Publications.
To learn more about Myndlift, visit www.myndlift.com
Myndlift is the leading provider of therapist-guided neurotherapy. It was founded with the vision of offering better, holistic, and digital mental health, while empowering clinicians worldwide.
To date, Myndlift has partnered with over 1,000 clinical providers, and delivered over half a million sessions of remote neurotherapy. It continues to expand with the mission of making neurotherapy accessible and affordable without compromising on quality, clinician-led, and science-backed care.
For more information, please visit: www.myndlift.com
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February 7, 1943 – May 30, 2022
LOS ANGELES, June 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Jim Long was a man whose life was defined by sound and music – an innovator and entrepreneur known for his vision and charisma. Long died unexpectedly at home with his wife in Pacific Palisades, CA on May 30th from a pulmonary embolism, while recovering from knee surgery.
Described by music historian Don Worsham as a "radio guru", Long's name was synonymous with brilliance, strategy, and creativity. The Dallas Morning News once reported in its Business Section that "Just about anything you hear on a radio – except the news, the time, and the temperature – could have first been a product of Jim Long's imagination."
Starting his radio career at 13 by broadcasting from his parents' basement in Marlboro, MA and producing his first regional hit record at 15 ("Liza Lee" by Roger and the Marquees), he became a teenage radio announcer at WDEW in Westfield, MA at 18. His birth name, Timothy John Moynihan, was too long for a radio DJ, so he used his maternal Irish grandfather's name, Jim Long, as his radio moniker and over the next 6 years, he worked his way up as a radio announcer, producer, and program manager at stations across the country.
Long's fascination with technology and his love of music, coupled with the drive to make a lasting mark in music production and broadcasting, led him on a remarkable path.
His brilliant career spanned more than five decades, during which he created award-winning broadcast and entertainment companies in Dallas, Nashville, and Los Angeles.
At age 24, he co-founded the TM Companies with composer Tom Merriman and subsequently went on to grow and sell numerous entrepreneurial businesses, including FirstCom, one of the most successful production music libraries in the world.
Prior to developing internet music licensing service CrucialMusic with partner Tanvi Patel, Long founded and operated award -winning, internationally recognized music publishers, production libraries, record labels and broadcast entities: the Jim Long Companies, TM Companies, Honest Entertainment Group, OneMusic, and Long-Pride Broadcasting. These successful ventures ultimately attracted corporate interest resulting in acquisitions of his companies by such industry leaders as Starr Broadcasting, Disney's Shamrock Broadcasting, Clive Calder's Zomba Enterprises, OneMedia, and BMG (later acquired by Universal Music).
His iconic "firsts" helped change the production music and broadcast industries, anticipating trends and turning them into music production products including syndicating music production and worldwide multi-media image campaigns for radio and TV, creating "shotgun" jingle formats, developing 24/7 automated radio station programming, offering the first production music library on compact disc, and building a premier internet-based music licensing service. His vision – and love of his Irish roots – saw the Celtic Tiger coming, so he created a record label, Honest Entertainment, to introduce a select group of Irish artists previously unknown in the US market.
Diagnosed with Parkinson's in 2007, he continued to launch new businesses, most recently serving as Chairman of LA-based Elias Music Library until its 2018 sale to BMG-Universal – after which he retired.
His music placements are too numerous to name but include Academy Award and Golden Globe winning motion pictures, as well as Clios for broadcast licensing and syndication for radio, television and film. In addition to countless honors for his work in commercial advertising, his producer credits include a Grammy nominated album for legendary recording artist and performer, Jack Jones, and a Country Music Association Pioneer Award for his friend and former business partner, Charley Pride.
Just as he was mentored by "the father of modern advertising" David Ogilvy, Long mentored and influenced countless music industry executives. Ignoring discriminatory industry attitudes in hiring and promotion, he consistently identified women as leaders and partners to run his companies in Dallas, Nashville, and LA. Many musicians and composers owe their royalty revenue to Long's savvy and generous publishing deals.
His generosity of spirit will continue for many years through The Long Family Trust's support of the Michael J Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research and MusiCares, the non-profit foundation of the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences (NARAS) which provides services and assistance, in times of need, to musicians and other members of the music community.
He is survived by his wife and business partner of 33 years, Deborah DeBerry Long, Also by his son, James Moynihan, grand-daughter Diana Chiaki Moynihan, sister-in-law Daryl DeBerry, nephews Ryan and Sean Coffman, and a worldwide circle of extended family and friends who will always hold him dear. He was predeceased by his father, John F. Moynihan, in 2001 and by his beloved 104-year-old mother, Marion Long Moynihan, who died just 2 days prior on May 28, 2022.
A memorial service for family and friends will be held on Saturday, September 24 at 3pm at Self-Realization Fellowship Lake Shrine, 17190 Sunset Blvd., Pacific Palisades.
In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Michael J Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research www.michaeljfox.org or MusiCares (www.musicares.org). To share online memories or condolences, visit www.jimlongmemorial.com.
Contact:
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tanvi@crucialmusic.com
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Newsom pardons Sara Kruzan, imprisoned as a teen for killing man who trafficked her
Gov. Gavin Newsom on Friday pardoned Sara Kruzan, whose murder conviction at the age of 16 for killing a man who sexually trafficked her became a symbol of a flawed justice system.
Tried as an adult, Kruzan was sentenced in 1995 to life in prison for the murder of George Howard in a Riverside motel room. Her prison term was later commuted by then-Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger to 25 years with the possibility of parole. By the time she was released two years later, in 2013, she’d already served nearly two decades behind bars.
Kruzan was among nearly three dozen people granted pardons and clemencies by the governor this week, a list that included 82-year-old Henry Pachnowski, who was born to Polish parents who were later imprisoned in Nazi labor camps in World War II.
Kruzan, when reached by The Times on Saturday, recalled being swept up by a sense of relief when she heard of the governor’s decision, “releasing these invisible chains that I didn’t realize were still taloned in (me).”
Kruzan hopes the pardon will help her heal from her traumatic past as she focuses on being a mother to her young daughter. But she also hopes her case will “have a ripple effect for others who identify with different elements of what I experienced.”
Since leaving prison, she’s become a national advocate for changing the way the criminal justice system treats kids, and for reforming laws that ignore the abuse of trafficking when it comes to sentencing.
Sara Kruzan was trafficked and killed her abuser when she was 16 years old. Though released from prison, she is seeking a pardon from Gavin Newsom.
The system, she said, lacks the ability to identify “the complex and compounded trauma, and it’s not just my case, because anyone who has any direct impact with the system has been impacted by trauma. ”
“Do I wanna move forward with love? Or do I wanna move forward with fear, anger and pain?” added Kruzan, who released her memoir, “I Cried to Dream Again,” earlier this year.
“Now, I wanna move forward in love. And that takes a lot of courage to do that.”
In his pardon letter, Newsom wrote that Kruzan had “provided evidence that she is living an upright life and has demonstrated her fitness for restoration of civic rights and responsibilities.”
“Since then, Ms. Kruzan has transformed her life and dedicated herself to community service,” he wrote. “This act of clemency for Ms. Kruzan does not minimize or forgive her conduct or the harm it caused. It does recognize the work she has done since to transform herself.”
Kruzan was 16 when she killed Howard, who she knew as “GG” and who she said had sexually abused her and groomed her for sex work from the age of 11, and put her on the street two years later. The case against her was troubled from the start, advocates say, as the presiding judge ordered that she be tried as an adult and barred her attorney from introducing evidence at trial of past abuse by Howard.
She served 18 years until Newsom’s predecessor, then-Gov. Jerry Brown, allowed her release in 2013.
By then, Kruzan had become a rally cry for state lawmakers and reform groups focused on reducing what they saw as cruel and unwarranted life sentences for those who committed their crimes as juveniles.
Lenore Anderson, founder of Californians for Safety and Justice, applauded the pardon, but added that “it’s frankly outrageous that she was convicted for the length of time in the first place, given the long history of abuse and trafficking.”
“Sara is one of many thousands of youths who are exploited, sexually and commercially, who find themselves in the defendant’s seat when it’s more than obvious that the extreme abuse that they were suffering is what was underneath the crime,” she said.
Reform of the criminal justice system is long overdue, she said, especially when it comes to the “extreme traumatic stress and the realities of violence and abuse of what many girls are experiencing.”
Anderson said she’s seen progress in recent laws passed in states such as California and New York that afford more protections to victims of sexual and physical abuse who are charged with crimes. But, she said, organizations that work with trafficking victims are still “woefully under-resourced.”
Dolores Canales, of the advocacy group California Families to Abolish Solitary Confinement, said she was heartened by Newsom’s decision, but worried that it distracted from deep flaws in how the justice system treats child sexual-abuse victims. Riverside County, she said, has not acknowledged its responsibility.
“Yes, society’s saying it, everybody’s saying it, but the system was never held accountable,” said Canales, who has known Kruzan since shortly after her release from prison.
Kruzan‘s pro bono legal team has asked the Riverside County district attorney’s office to review the case and possibly ask the court to overturn her conviction.
Kruzan’s was among 17 pardons announced Friday, many of them involving people who were convicted at a young age, committed drug crimes or both.
A pardon does not expunge or erase a conviction, the governor’s office said, but can help blunt the long-term impact on a person’s life. Three others he pardoned, for instance, face the possibility of deportation based on their criminal history, including one who already has been deported.
Newsom also commuted the sentences of 15 current inmates and granted a reprieve to an inmate who is at high medical risk.
The commutations give the inmates the chance to appear before a parole board that will decide if they are suitable for release.
The state’s corrections secretary recommended one of the commutations, of inmate Darnell Green, based on Green’s exceptional conduct in prison after he was initially sentenced for a 1997 armed robbery in which no one was hurt. Two others whose sentences were commuted have worked as inmate firefighters.
Newsom also pardoned Pachnowski, who now lives in Maryland. He pleaded guilty in 1967 in Orange County to a misdemeanor charge of soliciting a lewd act and was sentenced to 10 days in jail and three years of probation.
In his pardon application, Pachnowski said he was having consensual “intimacy” with another man in a car in a deserted industrial area when they were caught by a security guard who “said we had gone against God and nature.”
He said he pleaded guilty to avoid prosecution on a more serious charge of “sex perversion.”
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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Elgin man shows off his jersey, vinyl collection
ELGIN, Minn. (KTTC) – If you’re looking for your favorite player’s jersey, you’re in luck. Daniel VanEijl was a DJ in Minneapolis for more than 20 years, and he quickly built a name for himself as the “throwback jersey DJ.”
“I started collecting more and more jerseys so I could keep having a fresh jersey every week when I was playing,” VanEijl said.
With the exception of some recent NHL expansion teams, Van Eijl owns a jersey from every professional basketball and hockey franchise.
“Next thing you know, I have about 300 jerseys,” VanEijl said.
VanEijl says what’s even more remarkable than his collection of jerseys is his collection of vinyl records. He owns over 14,000 of them, and they are labeled in chronological order.
“I’ve gone out and collected every title, and they’re organized sequentially by their release numbers,” VanEijl said.
His home will soon be open to the public, as VanEijl is turning the space into a jazz-themed coffee shop.
“I’m the jazz shepherd, and these records are my flock. And I’m here to shepherd these records to make sure they’re safe,” VanEijl said. “What I want to do now is bring to the Rochester area that urban, chic experience of a broad musical palate, a nice place to relax and hang out, and have a slice of the west village here in Elgin Minnesota.”
For more information about the shop’s opening, go to its Facebook and Instagram pages.
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Popular southern 'chicken and donuts' restaurant to open first Florida location in Orlando-area
ORLANDO, Fla. - If chicken, biscuits and donuts sound heavenly, you'll be able to find them all under one roof when Rise Southern Biscuits & Righteous Chicken – a popular breakfast and lunch franchise – opens its first of 20 planned locations in the Orlando-area.
The company says it will open the first Florida location in Winter Park in early 2023. It will take over the former mattress store at Lakeside Crossing, 110 S. Orlando Ave.
"The Winter Park location has great demographics and is on a busy shopping street with very little inventory to rent. When the spot became available, we grabbed it," said owner Don Schnurr.
Founded by a CIA-trained chef, Rise’s elevated Southern comfort food has gained in popularity since opening in 2012 in Durham, North Carolina. And its biscuits have earned bragging rights, being named one of the best in the country by Food & Wine Magazine.
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Rise prides itself on ‘crave-worthy’ food and are confident that it is "serving the best dang biscuits & beyond," according to the website.
"Our fluffy, buttermilk and Cheddar biscuits are made from scratch and filled with savory ingredients ranging from crispy bacon and country sausage to fried green tomatoes and our famous Righteous Chicken."
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So what makes the chicken ‘righteous’? Rise says its chicken tenderized, brined in buttermilk, fried to golden-brown perfection and then served on a biscuit, bun or as strips with the guests choice of toppings and sauces.
The menu for the chicken concept features specialty breakfast biscuit sandwiches with your choice of what's in between – like Nashville Hot Chicken, pork sausage and buffalo chicken with blue cheese sauce. For lunch, guests can choose one of the ‘Righteous Boxes’ that include chicken strips on their own with a side or biscuits and gravy served up several delicious ways! Side items include cheddar tots, crispy fried okra, cheese grits and seasoned rise fries.
If you're looking for something sweet, Rise also serves a variety of donuts worth breaking your diet for including chocolate iced, cinnamon sugar, and Cheerwine.
Rise has locations in several states, including California, Virginia, Texas and soon Florida. The company says it's planning 20 locations in Central Florida over the next five years and already has a location in downtown Orlando and another in Oviedo selected for its second and third outlets. | https://www.fox35orlando.com/news/rise-southern-biscuits-righteous-chicken-to-open-first-florida-location-in-winter-park | 2022-11-03 17:05:14 | 1 | https://www.fox35orlando.com/news/rise-southern-biscuits-righteous-chicken-to-open-first-florida-location-in-winter-park |
CHARLES COUNTY — The Charles County Sheriff's Office have arrested a suspect in connection to a homicide that occurred early Friday afternoon in the 2300 block Tawny Drive.
Travis Wood, 33, came to the district station in Waldorf and requested officers to respond to his home to do a welfare check.
Officers entered the residence and located Shawnda Wood, his wife, with a gunshot wound, she was pronounced deceased.
Wood was developed as a suspect, officers arrested him on Friday and charged him with first- and second-degree assault and murder.
Wood is currently being held without bond at the Charles County Detention Center.
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NEW YORK, Sept. 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Jakubowitz Law announces that a securities fraud class action lawsuit has commenced on behalf of shareholders of Coupang, Inc. (NYSE: CPNG).
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This lawsuit is on behalf of all purchasers of Coupang Class A common stock pursuant and/or traceable to the registration statement issued in connection with Coupang's March 2021 initial public offering.
Shareholders interested in acting as a lead plaintiff representing the class of wronged shareholders have until October 25, 2022 to petition the court. Your ability to share in any recovery doesn't require that you serve as a lead plaintiff.
According to a filed complaint, Coupang, Inc. issued materially false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (a) Coupang was engaged in improper anti-competitive practices with its suppliers and other third parties in violation of applicable regulations, including: (i) pressuring suppliers to raise prices of products on competing e-commerce platforms to ensure Coupang's prices would be more competitive; (ii) coercing suppliers into purchasing advertisements that would benefit Coupang financially; (iii) forcing suppliers to shoulder all expenses from sales promotions; and (iv) requesting wholesale rebates from suppliers without specifying any terms relating to rebate programs, all of which served to artificially maintain Coupang's lower prices and artificially inflate Coupang's historical revenues and market share; (b) Coupang had improperly adjusted search algorithms and manipulated product reviews on its marketplace platform to prioritize its own private-label branded products over those of other sellers and merchants, to the detriment of consumers, merchants, and suppliers; (c) unbeknownst to its Rocket WOW members, Coupang was selling products to non-member customers at lower prices than those offered to its Rocket WOW members; (d) Coupang subjected its workforce to extreme, unsafe, and unhealthy working conditions; (e) all of the above illicit practices exposed Coupang to a heightened, but undisclosed, risk of reputational and regulatory scrutiny that would harm Coupang's critical relationships with consumers, merchants, suppliers, and the workforce; and (f) Coupang's lower prices, historical revenues, competitive advantages, and growing market share were the result of systemic, improper, unethical, and/or illegal practices, and, thus, unsustainable.
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The state-by-state winning lottery numbers through Wednesday:
6-2-3
(six, two, three)
1-9-2
(one, nine, two)
9-2-1-2
(nine, two, one, two)
9-1-9-0
(nine, one, nine, zero)
06-09-11-19-26
(six, nine, eleven, nineteen, twenty-six)
Estimated jackpot: $125,000
9-4-7
(nine, four, seven)
1-9-7
(one, nine, seven)
0-5-3-8
(zero, five, three, eight)
1st:2 Lucky Star-2nd:9 Winning Spirit-3rd:6 Whirl Win, Race Time: 1:47.64
(1st: 2 Lucky Star, 2nd: 9 Winning Spirit, 3rd: 6 Whirl Win; Race Time: one: 47.64)
08-17-21-22-32
(eight, seventeen, twenty-one, twenty-two, thirty-two)
11-24-26-28-30
(eleven, twenty-four, twenty-six, twenty-eight, thirty)
08-11-15-20-23-35
(eight, eleven, fifteen, twenty, twenty-three, thirty-five)
08-11-15-22-23-24
(eight, eleven, fifteen, twenty-two, twenty-three, twenty-four)
6-7-0
(six, seven, zero)
9-9-1
(nine, nine, one)
3-0-2, WB: 8
(three, zero, two; WB: eight)
6-4-1-9, WB: 3
(six, four, one, nine; WB: three)
05-08-14-21-22-29
(five, eight, fourteen, twenty-one, twenty-two, twenty-nine)
Estimated jackpot: $128,000
3-6-3
(three, six, three)
6-6-1
(six, six, one)
0-2-1-1
(zero, two, one, one)
4-4-2-1
(four, four, two, one)
8-0
(eight, zero)
1-4
(one, four)
7-3-4
(seven, three, four)
3-0-1
(three, zero, one)
8-9-9-2
(eight, nine, nine, two)
4-2-6-5
(four, two, six, five)
0-3-2-6-3
(zero, three, two, six, three)
0-3-5-3-6
(zero, three, five, three, six)
6-3, Fireball: 4
(six, three; Fireball: four)
4-2, Fireball: 4
(four, two; Fireball: four)
5-2-1, Fireball: 4
(five, two, one; Fireball: four)
3-1-5, Fireball: 4
(three, one, five; Fireball: four)
4-6-7-1, Fireball: 4
(four, six, seven, one; Fireball: four)
9-4-8-0, Fireball: 4
(nine, four, eight, zero; Fireball: four)
0-4-3-7-4, Fireball: 4
(zero, four, three, seven, four; Fireball: four)
8-2-1-4-0, Fireball: 4
(eight, two, one, four, zero; Fireball: four)
2-2-8
(two, two, eight)
9-2-8
(nine, two, eight)
5-3-4-0
(five, three, four, zero)
7-4-3-3
(seven, four, three, three)
1-9-1-8-4
(one, nine, one, eight, four)
0-0-4-2-5
(zero, zero, four, two, five)
0-3-1
(zero, three, one)
2-7-5
(two, seven, five)
5-0-9-3
(five, zero, nine, three)
8-9-5-9
(eight, nine, five, nine)
06-18-22-24-27
(six, eighteen, twenty-two, twenty-four, twenty-seven)
01-05-12-16-23
(one, five, twelve, sixteen, twenty-three)
Estimated jackpot: $350,000
01-05-08-22-28-29-33-34-35-40-43-44-53-54-57-61-66-73-74-75, BE: 8
(one, five, eight, twenty-two, twenty-eight, twenty-nine, thirty-three, thirty-four, thirty-five, forty, forty-three, forty-four, fifty-three, fifty-four, fifty-seven, sixty-one, sixty-six, seventy-three, seventy-four, seventy-five; BE: eight)
3-2-0, SB: 9
(three, two, zero; SB: nine)
9-7-1-9, SB: 9
(nine, seven, one, nine; SB: nine)
3-2-0
(three, two, zero)
9-7-1-9
(nine, seven, one, nine)
7-2-4
(seven, two, four)
7-7-3
(seven, seven, three)
01-12-17-21-26, Cash Ball: 19
(one, twelve, seventeen, twenty-one, twenty-six; Cash Ball: nineteen)
1-9-6
(one, nine, six)
0-5-8-2
(zero, five, eight, two)
KC-AC-JH-3C-4S
(KC, AC, JH, 3C, 4S)
11-22-24-25-28, Bonus: 31
(eleven, twenty-two, twenty-four, twenty-five, twenty-eight; Bonus: thirty-one)
6-9-6
(six, nine, six)
8-3-5
(eight, three, five)
7-0-7-7
(seven, zero, seven, seven)
3-0-8-2
(three, zero, eight, two)
6-0-1-3-5
(six, zero, one, three, five)
1-1-8-2-0
(one, one, eight, two, zero)
04-17-24-25-27
(four, seventeen, twenty-four, twenty-five, twenty-seven)
04-15-19-20-34-44, ST: 1
(four, fifteen, nineteen, twenty, thirty-four, forty-four; ST: one)
Estimated jackpot: $13,200,000
9-6-7-6
(nine, six, seven, six)
6-7-2-4
(six, seven, two, four)
08-16-35-41-42-44
(eight, sixteen, thirty-five, forty-one, forty-two, forty-four)
Estimated jackpot: $1,250,000
02-05-20-33-35
(two, five, twenty, thirty-three, thirty-five)
01-13-17-36-37-44
(one, thirteen, seventeen, thirty-six, thirty-seven, forty-four)
JH-8C-3H-3S-4S
(JH, 8C, 3H, 3S, 4S)
0-8-7
(zero, eight, seven)
4-2-1-1
(four, two, one, one)
9-5-7
(nine, five, seven)
1-3-4-6
(one, three, four, six)
12-17-19-24-34
(twelve, seventeen, nineteen, twenty-four, thirty-four)
Estimated jackpot: $105,000
03-07-10-13-15-19-27-29-30-32-34-38-43-44-47-51-56-64-65-72-75-79
(three, seven, ten, thirteen, fifteen, nineteen, twenty-seven, twenty-nine, thirty, thirty-two, thirty-four, thirty-eight, forty-three, forty-four, forty-seven, fifty-one, fifty-six, sixty-four, sixty-five, seventy-two, seventy-five, seventy-nine)
9-1-8
(nine, one, eight)
07-17-20-24-35
(seven, seventeen, twenty, twenty-four, thirty-five)
Estimated jackpot: $815,000
01-02-06-15-21
(one, two, six, fifteen, twenty-one)
Estimated jackpot: $30,000
6-8-4
(six, eight, four)
6-7-9-9
(six, seven, nine, nine)
03-13-27-28, Bonus: 1
(three, thirteen, twenty-seven, twenty-eight; Bonus: one)
Month: 11, Day: 1, Year: 97
(Month: eleven; Day: one; Year: ninety-seven)
4-0-1, Fireball: 5
(four, zero, one; Fireball: five)
4-8-0-9, Fireball: 5
(four, eight, zero, nine; Fireball: five)
7-0-3
(seven, zero, three)
7-4-5-8
(seven, four, five, eight)
11-18-23-24-34
(eleven, eighteen, twenty-three, twenty-four, thirty-four)
0-0-9
(zero, zero, nine)
0-0-3-7
(zero, zero, three, seven)
15-21-31-32-36-37-41-43-46-48-54-55-56-58-61-66-71-76-77-79
(fifteen, twenty-one, thirty-one, thirty-two, thirty-six, thirty-seven, forty-one, forty-three, forty-six, forty-eight, fifty-four, fifty-five, fifty-six, fifty-eight, sixty-one, sixty-six, seventy-one, seventy-six, seventy-seven, seventy-nine)
02-10-17-24-26-39, Bonus: 57
(two, ten, seventeen, twenty-four, twenty-six, thirty-nine; Bonus: fifty-seven)
8-0-9, Lucky Sum: 17
(eight, zero, nine; Lucky Sum: seventeen)
7-2-3-2, Lucky Sum: 14
(seven, two, three, two; Lucky Sum: fourteen)
16-24-25-33-38-49, Kicker: 2-4-8-3-4-2
(sixteen, twenty-four, twenty-five, thirty-three, thirty-eight, forty-nine; Kicker: two, four, eight, three, four, two)
Estimated jackpot: $31,000,000
4-5-6
(four, five, six)
4-1-9
(four, one, nine)
6-7-9-1
(six, seven, nine, one)
9-3-2-8
(nine, three, two, eight)
0-9-2-0-1
(zero, nine, two, zero, one)
4-9-1-5-2
(four, nine, one, five, two)
01-02-11-12-22
(one, two, eleven, twelve, twenty-two)
Estimated jackpot: $100,000
01-07-17-18-32
(one, seven, seventeen, eighteen, thirty-two)
7-8-8
(seven, eight, eight)
02-08-11-13-19-23-27-29
(two, eight, eleven, thirteen, nineteen, twenty-three, twenty-seven, twenty-nine)
Estimated jackpot: $31,000
7-5-7-8
(seven, five, seven, eight)
5-9-5-3
(five, nine, five, three)
0-3-8-3
(zero, three, eight, three)
02-11-22-29-37
(two, eleven, twenty-two, twenty-nine, thirty-seven)
Estimated jackpot: $400,000
03-06-07-10-12-45
(three, six, seven, ten, twelve, forty-five)
Estimated jackpot: $770,000
5-7, Wild: 4
(five, seven; Wild: four)
4-1, Wild: 6
(four, one; Wild: six)
8-8-9, Wild: 4
(eight, eight, nine; Wild: four)
9-1-9, Wild: 6
(nine, one, nine; Wild: six)
0-9-0-9, Wild: 4
(zero, nine, zero, nine; Wild: four)
0-1-7-4, Wild: 6
(zero, one, seven, four; Wild: six)
5-2-0-1-1, Wild: 4
(five, two, zero, one, one; Wild: four)
1-7-8-9-8, Wild: 6
(one, seven, eight, nine, eight; Wild: six)
05-10-13-18-20
(five, ten, thirteen, eighteen, twenty)
Estimated jackpot: $83,000
5-3-0-4
(five, three, zero, four)
2-6-7-6
(two, six, seven, six)
12-15-25-36-37, Extra: 23
(twelve, fifteen, twenty-five, thirty-six, thirty-seven; Extra: twenty-three)
Estimated jackpot: $34,000
01-16-34-35-38, Power-Up: 10
(one, sixteen, thirty-four, thirty-five, thirty-eight; Power, Up: ten)
5-1-9, FB: 5
(five, one, nine; FB: five)
2-7-5, FB: 7
(two, seven, five; FB: seven)
3-3-8-4, FB: 5
(three, three, eight, four; FB: five)
9-4-7-6, FB: 7
(nine, four, seven, six; FB: seven)
3-1-7, Wild: 9
(three, one, seven; Wild: nine)
2-1-5, Wild: 3
(two, one, five; Wild: three)
3-9-7, Wild: 9
(three, nine, seven; Wild: nine)
0-4-4-5, Wild: 4
(zero, four, four, five; Wild: four)
8-5-5-6, Wild: 2
(eight, five, five, six; Wild: two)
0-3-9-6, Wild: 8
(zero, three, nine, six; Wild: eight)
01-05-06-08-10-11-13-14-15-20-22-24
(one, five, six, eight, ten, eleven, thirteen, fourteen, fifteen, twenty, twenty-two, twenty-four)
01-02-03-05-09-10-12-13-17-18-22-23
(one, two, three, five, nine, ten, twelve, thirteen, seventeen, eighteen, twenty-two, twenty-three)
01-02-03-04-06-08-09-11-12-13-21-22
(one, two, three, four, six, eight, nine, eleven, twelve, thirteen, twenty-one, twenty-two)
3-6-7-4, FIREBALL: 5
(three, six, seven, four; FIREBALL: five)
4-3-8-5, FIREBALL: 6
(four, three, eight, five; FIREBALL: six)
5-2-0-1, FIREBALL: 7
(five, two, zero, one; FIREBALL: seven)
9-9-3, FIREBALL: 7
(nine, nine, three; FIREBALL: seven)
0-2-2, FIREBALL: 6
(zero, two, two; FIREBALL: six)
0-7-1, FIREBALL: 2
(zero, seven, one; FIREBALL: two)
1-1-6, FB: 3
(one, one, six; FB: three)
6-5-9-3, FB: 4
(six, five, nine, three; FB: four)
5-7-9
(five, seven, nine)
7-3-5-4
(seven, three, five, four)
02-04-05-06-08-09-10-12-15-16-19
(two, four, five, six, eight, nine, ten, twelve, fifteen, sixteen, nineteen)
3-1-1
(three, one, one)
5-0-6-0
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Retail Supplier Evaluation extends Oracle's merchandising capabilities to add visibility and transparency into the ethical and environmental practices of all suppliers
AUSTIN, Texas, June 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Oracle today expanded its merchandising procurement capabilities with the introduction of Oracle Retail Supplier Evaluation Cloud Service. The new cloud application enables retailers of all kinds to access and evaluate the governance of suppliers based on their ethical, environmental, safety, and quality performance practices. By being able to make more effective, sustainable, and responsible sourcing decisions as part of the merchandising procurement process, retailers can better manage risk across their supply chain, protect their brand image, and more easily identify greener and more ethical sourcing options.
For example, using its Supplier Evaluation dashboard a fashion retailer realizes its production of denim is resulting in a high level of chemical pollution and consuming 10,000 liters of water per item. By reviewing its suppliers' environmental and ethical credentials, the retailer can adjust its providers to make more responsible sourcing decisions that reduce water waste and chemical pollution.
"Consumers are increasingly prioritizing environmentally friendly and ethically sourced goods. To continue to succeed, responsible and sustainable sourcing needs to be at the forefront of a brands continued innovation efforts," said Mike Webster, senior vice president and general manager, Oracle Retail. "Oracle Retail Supplier Evaluation will enable businesses to make effective and responsible decisions across their supply chain and confidently communicate this supplier information to their customers, ultimately building brand loyalty and increasing revenue."
Shareholder and consumer expectations are putting a new level of accountability and pressure on executives to bring sustainable products to market. In fact, nearly 60% of consumers recently said it's important that retailers' brand values, such as sustainability and ethically sourced materials, align with their own. McKinsey and Company estimates that two-thirds of the average company's environmental, social, and corporate governance (ESG) footprint lies with suppliers, and those companies with strong ESG credentials can drive down costs by 5-10%.
Oracle Retail Supplier Evaluation augments the Oracle Retail Merchandising procurement process by giving buyers additional data to evaluate existing suppliers or identify new ones. With the cloud service, retailers can enable vendors to report their compliance through scored assessments, audits, certifications, and change management practices. This operationalizes supply chain ESG performance as part of the standard merchandising procurement process. With better visibility and insights across the supply chain, retailers can assess how changes and alterations will impact their ESG score and enact change management processes to help ensure smooth integration of new suppliers with limited disruptions.
"Because consumers expect businesses to operate with people and planet in mind, they expect companies to be transparent related to the impacts of their businesses," said Jordan Speer, research manager, IDC Retail Insights. "To earn loyalty, retailers need to operate ethically and with transparency, pulling back the curtain to allow the consumer to see how the sausage is made. It requires work to provide that visibility, but it unlocks a treasure chest of new opportunity that creates competitive advantage through differentiation. Consumers will pay for products and services that are produced sustainably. They will pay to connect with the brands and people involved in creating and producing their products."
With Supplier Evaluation retailers can help ensure more sustainable products through:
- Assessments: Users create or utilize pre-defined assessments to measure a supplier and their supply chain against various standards, policies, or retailer-defined needs. Suppliers are invited to complete relevant assessment(s) as a part of their onboarding, re-evaluation, or new policy workflow process.
- Audits: Retailers can further evaluate a supplier by scheduling and conducting on-site facility audits and visits, collaborating on non-conformances, monitoring, workflow corrective actions, and determining an overall conformance score.
- Governance: Documents can be tracked for readership and acceptance, and later the adoption of new policies, standards, and regulations. This centralized location can house policies, standards, training material, processes, guidelines, and regulations for employees and external suppliers.
- Changes: The workspace includes news and urgent action notifications to visibly inform all applicable users of changes, expectations, and activities.
- Certification: Once vendors are evaluated, users can register and upload certified evidence, validation, and conformance that the facilities meet the industry standards, specific declaration, and or the criteria set by the organization.
- Performance: Retailers can create critical processes to help ensure that all appropriate steps, activities, and measurements have been completed during registration, re-evaluation, new policy roll-out, and ongoing performance. Performance dashboards enable monitoring each assessment, audit, certification, and adoption against each supplier, facility, and supply chain. Scores can then be aggregated by a supplier, category, standard, and policy.
Oracle Retail Supplier Evaluation will be generally available July 14, 2022.
Oracle provides retailers with a complete, open, and integrated suite of best-of-breed business applications, cloud services, and hardware engineered to work together and empower commerce. Leading fashion, grocery, and specialty retailers use Oracle solutions to anticipate market changes, simplify operations and inspire authentic brand interactions. For more information, visit our website at www.oracle.com/retail.
Oracle offers integrated suites of applications plus secure, autonomous infrastructure in the Oracle Cloud. For more information about Oracle (NYSE: ORCL), please visit us at www.oracle.com.
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– Tzeng brings enterprise AI product expertise to connect shippers and carriers intelligently, sustainably, and at scale –
NEW YORK, Aug. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Transfix, Inc. ("Transfix"), the Intelligent Freight Platform™, today announced Tony Tzeng has joined as the company's first-ever Chief Product Officer. He will lead product strategy, execution, and innovation serving shippers and carriers across the Transfix portfolio. Tzeng's expertise is in enterprise AI, and he joins Transfix from UiPath, a leading enterprise automation software vendor, where he served as VP of Product Management for AI products. Prior to that he served as Principal Lead Product Manager at Microsoft.
"When your goal is to revolutionize the supply chain, you need big thinkers, innovators and operators who make it a reality for your customers. Tony is one of those executives who has it all," said Lily Shen, CEO and President of Transfix. "His experience driving product and platform strategies, coupled with his AI and ML expertise, will help to accelerate our vision of delivering an Intelligent Freight Platform that powers modern, reliable, and resilient supply chain performance at scale.
Tzeng brings 20 years of product and strategy development experience. Most recently, at UiPath, he oversaw the full product life cycle from assessing product/market fit to incubation, product vision, roadmap, launch, and acceleration. While leading the product division for AI-driven automations and a Machine Learning operations platform, he launched new products and grew the portfolio to multi-million dollar businesses that are now growth engines and differentiators for UiPath.
At Microsoft, he led the product team developing cloud and AI solutions for next-gen virtual customer service, giving AI bots groundbreaking levels of accessibility. He also incubated enterprise AI solutions as part of AI+ Research, leading product teams that contributed useful features to well-known software like Dynamics 365 and Microsoft Office. Tzeng also held senior-level positions at McKinsey & Company and Deloitte Consulting.
"Transfix has all the pieces for an iconic success story– talented and passionate people, outstanding engineering practices, a data-driven product suite, and a winning corporate culture," said Tzeng. "I'm proud to be a part of that story, and I look forward to creating a smarter, more sustainable future for freight."
Tzeng earned his Bachelor of Science in Computer Science at Stanford University and his Masters of Business Administration with Honors at The Wharton School of The University of Pennsylvania.
As announced on September 21, 2021, Transfix has entered into a definitive business combination agreement, as subsequently amended, with G Squared Ascend I Inc. ("G Squared Ascend I") (NYSE: GSQD), a special purpose acquisition company sponsored by affiliates of G Squared, that is expected to result in Transfix becoming a publicly listed company. Completion of the business combination is subject to customary closing conditions.
Transfix drives modern supply chain impact at scale with its Intelligent Freight Platform™. By combining enterprise-grade, machine-learning technology with intuitive software and dedicated supply chain experts, Transfix is enabling organizations to deliver with high performance and high reliability, drive long-term strategy and capacity planning, take empty miles off the road, and optimize their networks, at scale. Today, Transfix connects shippers to nearly 30,000 carriers with real-time, many-to-many freight matching and the visibility they need to make their supply chains more efficient and environmentally responsible. Learn more at Transfix.io.
G Squared is a global venture capital firm that partners with dynamic companies throughout their life cycles as a complete capital solutions provider, working to create value for companies, investors, employees, and other stakeholders. The firm focuses on investments in growth-stage technology companies and has invested in over 100 portfolio companies since it was founded in 2011. The firm's affiliate, G Squared Ascend I Inc. ("G Squared Ascend I"), offers transformative private companies a path to public markets via SPAC. For more information on G Squared and its portfolio, visit: www.gsquared.com. For more information on G Squared Ascend I, visit: www.gsquaredascend.com.
Chelsea Horn, Carve Communications for Transfix
chelsea@carvecomms.com
(210) 378-8580
In connection with the proposed business combination involving G Squared Ascend I and Transfix, Transfix Holdings, Inc. ("Transfix Holdings") has filed a registration statement on Form S-4, as amended (the "Registration Statement") with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC"). The Registration Statement includes a proxy statement of G Squared Ascend I and a prospectus of Transfix Holdings. Additionally, G Squared Ascend I and Transfix Holdings will file other relevant materials with the SEC in connection with the business combination. Copies may be obtained free of charge at the SEC's website at www.sec.gov. Security holders of G Squared Ascend I are urged to read the proxy statement/prospectus and the other relevant materials when they become available before making any voting decision with respect to the proposed business combination because they will contain important information about the business combination and the parties to the business combination and related matters. The information contained on, or that may be accessed through, the websites referenced in this communication is not incorporated by reference into, and is not a part of, this communication.
G Squared Ascend I and its directors and officers may be deemed participants in the solicitation of proxies of G Squared Ascend I's stockholders in connection with the proposed business combination. Transfix and its officers and directors may also be deemed participants in such solicitation. Security holders may obtain more detailed information regarding the names, affiliations and interests of certain of G Squared Ascend I's executive officers and directors in the solicitation by reading G Squared Ascend I's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021 filed with the SEC on April 13, 2022, and the proxy statement/prospectus and other relevant materials filed with the SEC in connection with the business combination when they become available. Information concerning the interests of G Squared Ascend I's participants in the solicitation, which may, in some cases, be different than those of their stockholders generally, will be set forth in the proxy statement/prospectus relating to the business combination when it becomes available.
This communication is for informational purposes only and is not intended to and shall not constitute a proxy statement or the solicitation of a proxy, consent or authorization with respect to any securities in respect of the proposed business combination and shall not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy any securities or constitute a solicitation of any vote or approval, nor shall there be any sale, issuance or transfer of securities in any jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such jurisdiction.
The information in this communication may contain statements that are not historical facts but are "forward-looking statements'' within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and within the meaning of "safe harbor" provisions under the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. All statements, other than statements of present or historical fact included in this communication, regarding G Squared Ascend I's proposed business combination with Transfix, G Squared Ascend I's ability to consummate the transaction, the benefits of the transaction and the combined company's future financial performance, as well as the combined company's strategy, future operations, estimated financial position, estimated revenues and losses, projected costs, prospects, plans and objectives of management are forward-looking statements. When used in this communication, the words "could," "should," "will," "may," "believe," "anticipate," "intend," "estimate," "expect," "project," the negative of such terms and other similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements, although not all forward-looking statements contain such identifying words. These forward-looking statements are based on management's current expectations and assumptions about future events and are based on currently available information as to the outcome and timing of future events. Except as otherwise required by applicable law, G Squared Ascend I and Transfix disclaim any duty to update any forward-looking statements, all of which are expressly qualified by the statements in this section, to reflect events or circumstances after the date of this communication. G Squared Ascend I and Transfix caution you that these forward-looking statements are subject to numerous risks and uncertainties, most of which are difficult to predict and many of which are beyond the control of either G Squared Ascend I or Transfix. In addition, G Squared Ascend I and Transfix caution you that the forward-looking statements contained in this communication are subject to the following factors: (i) the occurrence of any event, change or other circumstances that could delay the business combination or give rise to the termination of the agreements related thereto; (ii) the outcome of any legal proceedings that may be instituted against G Squared Ascend I or Transfix following announcement of the transactions; (iii) the inability to complete the business combination due to the failure to obtain approval of the shareholders of G Squared Ascend I, or other conditions to closing in the transaction agreement; (iv) the risk that the proposed business combination disrupts G Squared Ascend I's or Transfix's current plans and operations as a result of the announcement of the transactions; (v) Transfix's ability to realize the anticipated benefits of the business combination, which may be affected by, among other things, competition and the ability of Transfix to grow and manage growth profitably following the business combination; (vi) costs related to the business combination; (vii) changes in applicable laws or regulations; (viii) rollout of Transfix's business and the timing of expected business milestones, (ix) the effects of competition on Transfix's business, (x) supply shortages in the materials necessary for the production of Transfix's products, (xi) risks related to original equipment manufacturers and other partners being unable or unwilling to initiate or continue business partnerships on favorable terms, (xii) the termination or reduction of government clean energy and electric vehicle incentives, (xiii) delays in the construction and operation of production facilities, (xiv) the amount of redemption requests made by G Squared Ascend I's public stockholders, (xv) changes in domestic and foreign business, market, financial, political and legal conditions, and (xvi) the possibility that Transfix may be adversely affected by other economic, business, and/or competitive factors. Should one or more of the risks or uncertainties described in this communication, or should underlying assumptions prove incorrect, actual results and plans could differ materially from those expressed in any forward-looking statements. You should carefully consider the risks and uncertainties described in the "Risk Factors" section of G Squared Ascend I's final prospectus filed with the SEC on February 8, 2021 and its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021 filed with the SEC on April 13, 2022, and other documents of G Squared Ascend I filed, or to be filed, including the proxy statement/prospectus, with the SEC. Additional information concerning these and other factors that may impact the operations and projections discussed herein can be found in G Squared Ascend I's filings with the SEC. G Squared Ascend I's SEC filings are available publicly on the SEC's website at www.sec.gov.
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MIAMI, Nov. 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Cansortium Inc. (CSE: TIUM.U) (OTCQX: CNTMF) ("Cansortium" or the "Company"), a vertically-integrated cannabis company operating under the Fluent™ brand, will hold a conference call to discuss its financial and operating results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2022. The company will issue a press release with its results prior to the call.
Cansortium management will host the conference call, followed by a question-and-answer period.
Date: Tuesday, November 29, 2022
Time: 4:30 p.m. Eastern time
Toll-free dial-in number: (800) 319-4610
International dial-in number: (604) 638-5340
Conference ID: 10020760
Link: Cansortium Conference Call
Please call the conference telephone number 5-10 minutes prior to the start time. An operator will register your name and organization. If you have any difficulty connecting with the conference call, please contact Elevate IR at (720) 330-2829.
The conference call will also be available for replay via the News & Events section of the Company's investor relations website at https://investors.getfluent.com/.
Cansortium is a vertically-integrated cannabis company with licenses and operations in Florida, Pennsylvania and Texas. The Company operates under the Fluent™ brand and is dedicated to being one of the highest quality cannabis companies for the communities it serves. This is driven by Cansortium's unrelenting commitment to operational excellence in cultivation, production, distribution and retail. The Company is headquartered in Miami, Florida.
Cansortium Inc.'s common shares trade on the CSE under the symbol "TIUM.U" and on the OTCQX Best Market under the symbol "CNTMF". For more information about the Company, please visit www.getfluent.com.
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KENMORE, N.Y. – Freshman Sydney Yost’s bid to establish a flag football program at her all-girl high school already has its first fan: NFL Vice President Troy Vincent.
This week, the former player visited Mount St. Mary Academy in suburban Buffalo, New York, to help Yost achieve the objective she and two classmates proposed in September and then laid out in a letter to him.
An avid Bills fan, Yost said she and her family started throwing around a football outside for exercise during the pandemic. With few avenues available for girls to play the sport, Yost wondered whether flag football could be an option.
“The topic we kept coming back to is that flag football should be an inclusive program. This is the main reason why we want to start one,” she wrote to Vincent. “It will empower women to be successful in a sport that is traditionally played by men.”
During his visit on Wednesday, Vincent not only provided Yost and school officials advice on how to establish a program, but also vowed to attend the first game.
“I will be here,” Vincent said. “There will be a program here. I’m committed to it.”
His visit coincides with the NFL’s growing push to promote flag football, particularly for girls and women, as pro sports leagues compete for new fans in an increasingly digital age.
On Friday, the league released to its 32 teams a standardized guide providing steps to assist schools on how to establish flag football programs. With it comes an allotment of grants, with the NFL projecting it will cost about $9,000 a year per team to cover coaching salaries, referee costs, equipment and other fees.
There’s an estimated 20 million people playing flag football in 100 countries, with the U.S. accounting for about 600,000. And six states have sanctioned girls flag football as a varsity sport, with 20 more launching pilot programs. A push is also being made to have flag football at the 2028 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles.
The NFL is even shifting to flag football, with the upcoming Pro Bowl featuring seven-on-seven games to replace the traditional AFC vs. NFC full-contact all-star game after years of criticism over the quality of play.
Vincent was struck by his two granddaughters’ reaction to attending the NAIA flag football championship in Atlanta in May.
“My younger granddaughter, she’s pointing at me, but I know she’s seeing herself on the field,” Vincent said, noting they’re normally accustomed to attending NFL games. “She’s seeing a young lady. So that was taking them out to experience and see what they could be.”
Yost was amazed her letter led to Vincent’s visit. And classmate Haley Karaszewski, who assisted in the proposal, said: “I think it’s really good because you watch football on TV and you really want to be a part of it, but you can’t. So this includes everybody.”
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Ninety-eight people died in crashes on North Dakota roads in 2022, the lowest total since 97 in 2002.
North Dakota has seen a steady decrease in motor vehicle fatalities over the past 10 years, according to the state Department of Transportation's Highway Safety Division.
A total of 101 people were killed in motor vehicle crashes in the state in 2021, and there were 100 traffic fatalities in both 2020 and 2019.
“Traffic fatalities continue to decline across the state and are the lowest they’ve been in 20 years. We continue to see progress in many areas; however, there is still work to be done to improve seat belt usage in the state,” DOT Director Ron Henke said in a statement Monday.
Forty-six of the people who died in crashes last year were unbelted, up from 37 in 2021, according to the department.
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Thirty-five fatalities were alcohol-related, the same as the previous year. Twenty-five were speed-related, down from 29. Twenty-one fatalities were motorcyclists, an increase from eight.
So far this year there have been 16 fatalities, one more than at the same time last year.
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PARIS (AP) — As Paris Fashion Week bids farewell to the menswear season, the final day of shows includes collections from Maison Margiela and Sacai.
But fashion insiders won’t have time to rest. Haute couture collections, including from powerhouse Dior, are set to go on display starting Monday in the French capital.
Here are some highlights from Sunday:
WOOYOUNGMI
It was East meets West for lauded Korean designer Woo Youngmi, whose show was more than meets the eye.
The current Western obsession with Korean pop culture inspired Madame Woo to take a look at the shifting relationship between Korea and the West over time.
Delving into the history books, she hit upon the image of the Korean Pavilion created for the 1900 Paris Exposition. The fashion house described it as “a magnificent building constructed in the style of the South Korean palaces but re-contextualized within the Haussmannian environment of Paris.”
This was the starting point of the thoughtful collection, which featured romantic silhouettes fusing the fin de siècle French and English Edwardian styles — through riding coats, sack suits and riding boots — with urban styles such as cargo elements and archival pieces from Woo’s early 2000s collections.
She also reinterpreted jewelry worn by the rulers of Korea’s ancient Silla kingdom in a contemporary, decorative sculptural form.
SACAI UNZIPS
Transformation was at the heart of a disruptive, fashion-forward co-ed Sacai show.
The basic premise was that changing one detail, just a little, can transform an entire visual shape. The black sand that covered the entire venue floor at the Carreau du Temple — perhaps signifying the sands of time — made the point when the slightest movement from guests’ feet changed its shape.
Japanese designer Chitose Abe used zippers to demonstrate shifting silhouettes, taking the same garment with the zipper up or down, and draped around the body in abstract ways.
There was a sense of infinite chaos in the three-dimensional shapes created by tying coats to the back of garments in the mainly black and beige display. The booming soundtrack, and the way models walked in interlocking formations, sometime accidentally nearly bumping into each other, enhanced the mood.
A trench coat was deconstructed into its constituent parts and fanned open dramatically to form a sort of reptilian hood trailing at the back. Sleeves on coats hung limply, without functionality, or were tied up to create infinitely varied shapes that had fashion insiders reaching for their cameras.
THE ART OF THE INVITATION
The age of email and rising environmental awareness doesn’t seem to have left much of a mark on the fashion industry’s antiquated system of invitations.
Season after season, gasoline-guzzling couriers crisscross Paris to personally deliver ever-elaborate, often handmade, show invites.
Top houses vie for the wackiest or most imaginative idea that often bears a clue as to the theme of the runway collection.
The invitation Issey Miyake sent out ahead of a display that played with making complex shapes was a folding origami puzzle.
Marine Serré’s was a series of nostalgic keyrings from the 1960s — a mini vegetable oil bottle and black chain. Covering it was a handwritten note: “My grandfather who was a collector taught me how to find the beauty in abandoned everyday life objects.”
Louis Vuitton’s was, incredibly, a real-sizef movie set clapboard inviting guests to the cinematic show whose set was co-designed by movie director Michel Gondry. | https://www.seattletimes.com/entertainment/transformation-and-east-meets-west-cap-paris-menswear-week/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=Referral&utm_campaign=RSS_all | 2023-01-22 18:30:19 | 0 | https://www.seattletimes.com/entertainment/transformation-and-east-meets-west-cap-paris-menswear-week/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=Referral&utm_campaign=RSS_all |
LEILA FADEL, HOST: During the 1940s, about 20,000 men trained on a racially segregated Marine base known as Montford Point. It's now part of Camp Lejeune. A project, though, is nearly complete to restore key buildings used by the first Black Marines. WUNC's Jay Price reports.
JAY PRICE, BYLINE: The men who made the buildings worth saving are nearly gone, but a handful of the 300 or so surviving Montford Point Marines came back for the reopening of the freshly restored museum honoring them in what was once their mess hall. Retired First Sergeant William McDowell, who goes by Jack, flew in from Long Beach, Calif. He said the restoration is important to the Marines and the nation.
WILLIAM MCDOWELL: I'm not one to dwell on the past. On the other hand, I think it's a good idea to keep in the minds of folks the way things used to be. There was a time when the Marine Corps would have rather the fact that it was racially segregated was forgotten about.
PRICE: Not anymore. Montford Point Marine Association officials said the Corps treated them like a partner in the restoration project. Dozens of buildings from the Montford Point era had to be demolished after Hurricane Florence pounded Camp Lejeune with three days of wind and rain in 2018. Many were badly damaged and sat too close to the Lower New River, where flooding and storm surges are getting increasingly common. Navy Commander Ross Campbell is Camp Lejeune's public works officer.
ROSS CAMPBELL: So these older structures, not only were they not really meeting the needs of the training mission out here, but they also represented significant risk as far as sea level rise. And so it was a good thing to be able to pull that back from the water's edge.
PRICE: That means the surviving Montford Point buildings are being shored up - their wood replaced with waterproof materials, their shingles replaced with wind-resistant metal roofs, and their heating and cooling systems upgraded to prevent mold and wood rot from the area's infamous humidity. Ninety-seven-year-old Carol Braxton, a retired master gunnery sergeant from Virginia, vividly remembers that humidity and worse.
CAROL BRAXTON: It was a swamp right near where we was. In the evening, just about dusk dark, the drill instructor would take us right by that swamp and make us stand at attention. And he would say, you N-words, did you eat? Yes, sir. Well, let the [expletive] mosquitoes
PRICE: Braxton said the bites were so bad, when he went home on furlough his mother thought he had smallpox. And the verbal and physical abuse directed at the men seemed endless. Recruits were forced to smoke with buckets on their heads and blankets over the buckets. He heard one man was forced to drink his own urine.
BRAXTON: See, we were dogged, as if we weren't human.
PRICE: The Marine Corps was the last service to allow Black recruits and didn't do it willingly. That took an order from President Franklin D. Roosevelt. Melton McLaurin, an emeritus professor of history at UNC-Wilmington, is the author of "The Marines Of Montford Point." He said the commandant of the Marine Corps at the time, Major General Thomas Holcomb, made his feelings clear.
MELTON MCLAURIN: He said if he had a choice between 250,000 Black Marines and 5,000 whites, he'd take the whites. I think that pretty much summed it up (laughter). They didn't want anything to do with African American Marines.
PRICE: Jack McDowell, the retired first sergeant, came to Montford Point from his native Brooklyn and had a lower tolerance for racism than some of his Southern counterparts. But he stuck with the Marines for more than 23 years, serving in three wars and earning three Purple Hearts. It was a long stretch of the Corp's early struggle to deal with race.
MCDOWELL: As quiet as it's kept, on the islands of Iwo Jima and Okinawa, there were African American Marines there, and in Okinawa, there were a couple thousand. But if you saw any photos or movie reels or newsreels or any movie that they made about it, you never saw any Black guys.
PRICE: He's gleeful about one piece of forgotten history.
MCDOWELL: Also, when they ran out of blood and they asked for people to donate blood, a whole lot of white guys running around with African American blood in them (laughter).
PRICE: During the Korean War, he became one of the first Black Marines sent out to desegregate white units.
MCDOWELL: I ended up being in charge of 28 white guys. I was the only Black guy in the outfit. It's 1950, and most of them didn't even know Black guys were in the Marine Corps. And all of a sudden, here's one, and he's my boss.
PRICE: For the first few weeks, it didn't go well.
MCDOWELL: Well, they were stunned at first. They didn't quite know how to take this new change. The sergeant that I relieved was rather belligerent. He kept using the N-word. So we had come to knuckle junction two or three times (laughter), more busted lips and black eyes. And we fought, and those Koreans thought we were nuts.
PRICE: Months later, though, McDowell was wounded, and that same sergeant ran to help carry him to safety.
MCDOWELL: And complaining all the way, you know, using the N-word.
PRICE: After the war, that sergeant asked to work with McDowell, and they became close enough that McDowell later traveled to the man's funeral. He says some Montford Point Marines remain bitter about their time there, and he doesn't blame them. But he said he and many others went on to better lives than they thought possible.
MCDOWELL: In 23 years of getting around and dealing with all kinds of people in a variety of different circumstances, it helped me in many, many ways. It gave me the ambition to go to school and get a degree. The combination of that plus schooling, I found out that I wasn't afraid to make decisions.
PRICE: At 94 years old, McDowell says he knows every visit to his old boot camp could be the last. And he fears that after all the Montford Point Marines are gone, their significance may be lost, too.
MCDOWELL: As time goes by, I think this whole business of Montford Point will sort of fade into oblivion.
PRICE: But some of the buildings they used will stand as a reminder, now armored better against time and storms.
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The plaintiff's lawyers vowed to appeal the verdict.
What was the case about?
A Swiss woman, who asked to be identified as the alias "Brigitte," accused Ramadan of subjecting her to brutal sexual acts, beatings and insults.
She claimed that she was abused on the night of October 28, 2008, in a hotel room in Geneva where he allegedly invited her.
According to Brigitte's account, the two had exchanged messages before their meeting at the hotel after having initially met during a book signing and a conference.
She filed the lawsuit 10 years later, saying she was encouraged to come forward after similar complaints were filed in France.
Ramadan has rejected the claims, and said he was the victim of a "trap."
Allegations from women in France, US
In 2018, a French court granted Ramadan bail after he was accused of sexually assaulting two French women in 2009 and 2012, one of whom is disabled.
Ramadan initially denied any having sexual contact with them, but experts recovered hundreds of text messages he had sent to the women. Some of the recovered texts detailed violent sexual fantasies.
He later admitted to having sexual contact with the women, but claimed that the "sex games" were "consensual."
Ramadan also faces criminal rape complaints made by women in the United States.
The former Oxford University professor of contemporary Islamic studies took leave from his position in 2017 after sexual assault allegations against him surfaced at the height of the "Me Too" movement. | https://www.dw.com/en/tariq-ramadan-scholar-acquitted-in-swiss-sex-abuse-trial/a-65718513 | 2023-05-24 11:29:36 | 0 | https://www.dw.com/en/tariq-ramadan-scholar-acquitted-in-swiss-sex-abuse-trial/a-65718513 |
MCKINNEY, Texas, June 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Globe Life Liberty National Division raised $66,036 as part of their inaugural Make Tomorrow Better Award competition, with all proceeds going to Lend a Hand Bahamas. The competition, which ran throughout May 2022, challenged Liberty National Division Agency Owners to drive donations, culminating in the final amount being presented on June 3 at the Company's annual Convention in Nassau, Bahamas.
This year's competition was won by the Angela Hanson Agencies of Alabama and Georgia, which raised $12,145.
"I'm proud to be a part of an organization that always challenges us to make a positive impact," Hanson said. "I had full faith my team would step up because I see every day just how committed they are."
This first-ever Make Tomorrow Better Award donation will support Lend a Hand Bahamas' service programs, as well as a 4,800-square-foot community center that will feature a STEM Lab, Computer Room, Reading Room, Recording Studio, and Culinary Training Kitchen.
"We honor and thank Globe Life Liberty National Division for their generosity," said Shelagh Farrington-Pritchard, Volunteer Treasurer and Director, Lend a Hand Bahamas. "Their amazing donation will help us with our community center in Nassau, send kids to camp, and equip students with school supplies. Together we will continue to dream big, bigger and better."
Lend a Hand Bahamas works to nurture and implement community development efforts focused on sustainability and resiliency in Bahamian communities through enhanced collaboration with local, national, and global nonprofits, corporations, foundations, and individuals.
"We recognize the invaluable impact Lend a Hand Bahamas makes on the community and are grateful to have partnered with them to help Make Tomorrow Better for so many," said Steve DiChiaro, Liberty National Division CEO.
Globe Life strives to Make Tomorrow Better in the places we live, work, and visit. We make a promise to leave each place better than when we arrived.
About Globe Life:
Globe Life (NYSE: GL) is headquartered in McKinney, TX and has more than 11,000 insurance agents and 3,000 corporate employees. With a mission to Make Tomorrow Better, Globe Life is the top volume issuer of ordinary individual life insurance policies in the U.S. (as reported by S&P Global Market Intelligence) and has more life insurance policyholders than any other insurance company. Globe Life's insurance subsidiaries include American Income Life, Family Heritage Life, Globe Life And Accident Company, Liberty National Life, and United American. More information is available at GlobeLifeInsurance.com.
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1.4 million breaker boxes recalled for burn and fire hazards
(Gray News) – Schneider Electric recalled 1.4 million of its electrical panels sold nationwide for the potential to overheat, causing burns or catching fire.
The model Square D QO Plug-on-Neutral Load Centers, also known as breaker boxes or electrical panels, manufactured between December 2019 and March are included in the recall, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission stated in a news release June 16.
The indoor and outdoor models were installed in homes and recreational vehicles, as well as commercial establishments, including restaurants, manufacturing facilities and warehouses, commercial lighting and others.
The company said it has received one report of an incident of a loose wire, and no injuries have been reported.
They were sold at authorized Schneider Electric distributors and home improvement and hardware stores nationwide and online, including Home Depot, Lowe’s and Menard’s from February 2020 through January for between $90 and $1,660.
The company said it is contacting known retailers, distributors, homeowners and any other individuals that purchased or installed the recalled product. Purchasers and installers should immediately contact Schneider Electric to arrange to have them inspected by trained electricians to determine if replacement or repair is required.
This inspection and any resulting replacement or repair are free of charge, the CPSC said in its release.
Consumers can find the catalog number and date code on indoor load centers inside the door of the panel. For a full list of affected part numbers, visit CPSC.gov.
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NEW YORK — Five years after Hurricane Maria slammed into Puerto Rico and exposed the funding problems the Caribbean island has long faced, philanthropists warn that many of those issues remain unaddressed, just like the repairs still needed for the American territory’s physical infrastructure.
“It was just such a scary moment,” said “Hamilton” creator Lin-Manuel Miranda, who helped mobilize millions in aid for Puerto Rico. “But one of the silver linings has been the coalition building between the diaspora and residents on the island that was really formed out of those challenges.”
That coalition building was sorely needed, because Puerto Rico and its residents have an unusual image problem in philanthropy, said Hispanic Federation President and CEO Frankie Miranda. International nonprofits generally left it out of donations given to the neediest populations because it is part of the United States, while American nonprofits often left it out of programs by earmarking donations only for the 50 states.
That long-running problem was intensified by what critics say was former President Donald Trump’s administration’s slow response to Hurricane Maria, which extended the impact of the storm, including the longest blackout in American history.
“It was about fairness,” said Frankie Miranda, adding that some federal recovery funds are only getting to Puerto Rico now. “It was about equity. We were not getting the fair share for people on the island compared to other disasters happening in the United States. So we needed to act.”
Frankie Miranda will lead a delegation from the Hispanic Federation — including Lin-Manuel Miranda, who is not related — to Puerto Rico on Wednesday to mark the anniversary of Hurricane Maria and survey what has been accomplished and what still needs to be done.
For Lin-Manuel Miranda, the storm was personal. He had family on the island who he couldn’t reach because phone service was knocked out. He remembered learning that his uncle survived the storm from a photo on Facebook showing his uncle volunteering help.
However, his most successful initial fundraising campaign was not planned. Lin-Manuel Miranda, known for being level-headed and upbeat almost as he is known for his creativity, got mad about Trump’s reaction to the suffering he saw in Puerto Rico.
“You’re going straight to hell, @realdonaldtrump,” he tweeted, along with a link to the Hispanic Federation’s fund for Puerto Rico.
The reaction was fast and intense. Donations skyrocketed, eventually topping more than 200,000 separate gifts, as did attention for the victims of the hurricane. The next day, Lin-Manuel Miranda’s photo and tweet was on the front page of the New York Daily News next to Trump.
“I didn’t anticipate any of that,” he said. “But, anger can be a galvanizing force. And the widespread frustration with that president’s inability to engage with reality, sort of galvanized a lot of donations. That was the biggest moment in terms of fundraising.”
Lin-Manuel Miranda then worked to keep the momentum going. “I burned up my Rolodex to make that almost like praying,” he said, as he sought donations. “And then I burned up my Twitter DMs for people I didn’t know. The first six months it basically became our entire lives. I just put everything else in our lives on hold.”
Initially, the focus was on the “really nitty gritty things, like food, water, basic recovery supplies.” Then, he began to expand the scope of the aid, eventually bringing a production of “Hamilton” to the island as a fundraiser.
Proceeds from those shows helped launch the Flamboyan Arts Fund, which helps preserve and support the arts in Puerto Rico with support from major nonprofits, including Bloomberg Philanthropies and the Mellon Foundation.
“We realized that the arts never get included in recovery efforts,” the “In the Heights” star said. “Yet, when you think about this tiny part of the world 100 miles across and how much it has given to the arts — it’s absurd how much Puerto Rican artists have enriched global culture. The No. 1 artist in the world, Bad Bunny, is from the island. So we need to protect Puerto Rican culture and Puerto Rican art on the island.”
Working with the Hispanic Foundation, Lin-Manuel Miranda also helped support the Puerto Rican coffee industry, long a point of pride for the island because it could count popes and royalty among its customers.
“Coffee plants aren’t sunflowers — they don’t grow back in a season,” he said, adding that about 85% of the coffee crop was wiped out by Hurricane Maria. “We talked to anybody who was in the coffee business, in the for-profit and nonprofit sectors, to figure out how to jumpstart this and also empower coffee growers. And now, at the five-year mark, coffee is back and exceeding pre-Hurricane Maria levels in terms of production.”
Sara Lomelin, CEO of Philanthropy Together, a nonprofit that uses grassroots giving to diversify donations, said she worried that the underfunding of Puerto Rico by major donors would return once the emergencies caused by Hurricane Maria had passed.
“Everybody responds to disasters because you are seeing the direct effect,” Lomelin said. “What people forget is that when there is a disaster like Hurricane Maria or the wildfires in California or the pandemic, is that you can’t just put a Band-Aid on it. These things take years. And the problem is people move to the next disaster or move to the next issue after a couple of weeks or months and they forget the problem is still there.”
However, she said the current mix of medium-term and long-term donations in Puerto Rico gives her hope and that attention tied to the anniversary and Hispanic Heritage Month, which starts on Sept. 15, will provide momentum. “I love that the Hispanic Federation has these initiatives right now, where they are focusing on long-term things that need to happen,” she said. “I do believe that disasters can be the perfect time for people to get organized.”
Lomelin said that works best when donors listen to the communities receiving the funds. And that’s something that Hispanic Federation’s Frankie Miranda believes in and has invested more than $50 million in the island so far.
“There is so much that philanthropy can do,” he said. “But we also can be advocates so that organizations in Puerto Rico continue to be part of a participatory process, ensuring that the funds go to the neediest cases. Puerto Rico needs to remain on the philanthropy map for all of these major institutions.”
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KANSAS CITY, Mo. (WDAF) — Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes will be one of several featured in former NFL quarterback Michael Vick’s new docuseries highlighting the evolution of the Black quarterback.
Vick, who played 13 years in the NFL for four teams, will lead the eight-part docuseries as part of the inaugural production from Fubo Studios, the new production studio from Fubo TV.
“Never in my wildest dreams did I think I would be the first African American quarterback drafted #1. I know that was a big step for us in society,” Vick said.
The series will feature conversations with coaches and players that provide a first-hand look at Black quarterbacks in the NFL.
Along with Mahomes, Chiefs head coach Andy Reid, former Chiefs assistant Tony Dungy, NFL quarterback Cam Newton and former NFL quarterback Doug Williams will feature in those conversations.
“I was always told that I revolutionized the quarterback position, but I also like to give credit to the ones who I idolized as a kid and who paved the way like Randall Cunningham, Steve McNair and Donovan McNabb,” Vick said. “When you look at the evolution of the Black quarterback, it’s because of the people that came before us. And now, I’m thankful for the dual threat concept that has changed the game for the better.”
Mahomes is one of three Black quarterbacks who has ever lifted the Lombardi Trophy, joining Doug Williams and Russell Wilson.
In his time with the Philadelphia Eagles, Vick was coached by Reid and, after his playing career, joined Reid on the Chiefs coaching staff as a coaching intern.
Reid also coached McNabb while at the Eagles.
FredAnthony Smith, who directed and produced several “NFL 360” projects, will direct and serve as executive producer of the series.
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Executive director of the Caribbean Community Climate Change Center, Colin Young, talks about a new report warning that the climate may breach 1.5 degrees of warming in 5 years.
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Executive director of the Caribbean Community Climate Change Center, Colin Young, talks about a new report warning that the climate may breach 1.5 degrees of warming in 5 years.
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NEW YORK and LONDON, May 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Cloud data security innovator ShardSecure has signed with a new Channel partner, the cybersecurity and SOC-as-a-service company Praesidium-Cyber based in the UK. The partnership expands ShardSecure's presence in Europe as the company's hyper-growth stage continues. ShardSecure's Channel program currently boasts existing partners in both North America and South America.
ShardSecure's patent-pending Microshard™ technology desensitizes sensitive data in the cloud. It shreds, mixes, and distributes unstructured and structured data to eliminate data sensitivity while keeping control in the hands of its owner.
Market demand for ShardSecure is driven by enterprise organizations in need of:
- Secure cloud migration of sensitive data
- Global data privacy and sovereignty compliance requirements
- Cloud storage ransomware mitigation
- Added security and privacy protection for Microsoft 365
- Secure cold storage migration from on-premises to the cloud
Built on a foundation of the CIA triad, ShardSecure helps to enforce data confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Its self-healing data neutralizes cloud storage ransomware and other forms of tampering without impacting data availability. Additionally, self-healing data can reconstruct data during a service outage, helping to ensure business continuity.
"Our Channel partner program is critical to our growth strategy, which makes our partnership with Praesidium-Cyber that much more significant. With their decades of experience in driving continuous security improvement for their customers, the team at Praesidium-Cyber are the perfect partners for ShardSecure to expand our presence in Europe," said ShardSecure CEO and Co-founder Bob Lam.
"Praesidium-Cyber are thrilled to be the EMEA Partner for ShardSecure," said Praesidium-Cyber Client Relationship Director Matt Baron. "Their Microshard technology is a new and unique way for organizations to protect their data at rest, eliminating data sensitivity to ensure total privacy for cloud-stored or on-prem data while improving cloud performance and lowering storage costs. ShardSecure provides peace of mind that all data is secure."
In addition to mitigating data breach risks, ShardSecure supports compliance with state, federal, and even international regulatory requirements like the European Union's General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Microshard technology does not store organizations' data itself, allowing users to remain compliant and in control of their own information.
"Praesidium-Cyber's expertise is finding new and innovative security products to the market ahead of the typical business curve," Mr Baron explained. "We see ShardSecure as a major game changer to mitigate data privacy and data sovereignty risks in the UK, Europe, and Middle East."
About ShardSecure
ShardSecure is changing the nature of data security. They believe that all organizations can easily and securely enjoy the benefits of cloud adoption without surrendering control of their data. Inventors of the patent-pending Microshard technology, ShardSecure cloud-enables sensitive data by desensitizing it in multi-cloud and hybrid-cloud environments.
About Praesidium-Cyber
Praesidium-Cyber's Security Operations Centre (SOC-as-a-service) offerings help make clients' infrastructure and applications more secure. With over 30 years of combined experience and a unique multi-layer defense strategy, their unique security stack mitigates a lot of the typical issues an organisation faces to drive continuous security improvement.
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Explore.org's Fat Bear Week contest continues into the semi-final as a vote-cheating scandal had only temporarily disrupted the fun.
Officials with the organization, which heads up the competition to vote on bear favorites as they eat before they hibernate in Alaska's Katmai National Park and Preserve, detected errors in the voting and quickly flagged the issue.
"Someone stuffed the ballot box!" Explore.org said in a tweet.
The competition allows nature fans to watch the bears on live stream cameras on the Explore.org website, and then a link will direct site users to vote on their favorites.
The bears are seen gathering in the salmon-packed waters of the Brooks River, trying to feast and fatten up before they head into their yearly winter hibernation. The competition raises awareness for the bears and the efforts to preserve the natural environment of the area.
When the staff at Explore.org noticed that two top contenders in the contest were receiving suspicious vote counts, they started to look deeper.
One bear called "747" was in the lead with votes, but its close challenger, "435 Holly" began seeing a suspicious vote spike that jumped by 6,000 votes in just a couple of hours.
Explore.org tweeted that after a review, the correct total came to 37,940 for "747" and then 30,430 for "435."
Explore.org's Candice Rusch told Scripps News, "While not unheard of, it is very uncommon for a bear to come back late in the day like that. We ended up finding just over 9,000 spam votes. It appears as if the spamming stopped when 435 took a decent lead. There were some spam votes for 747 as well."
The organization said the "fake votes" were discarded and all of the votes in the previous days were reviewed, singling they were confident voting had been put back on track.
Rusch said, "We don't want to share too much about the process we used to sort out the spam votes, as we don't want to teach the spammers how to spam better. But we did add a captcha to the poll, which is working to prevent future spamming."
Katmai park says the competition is ""a way to celebrate the resilience, adaptability and strength of Katmai's brown bears."
"The important thing to remember is that despite which bear wins the most votes in the Fat Bear Week competition, they are all winners. Bears get fat to survive and the health of Katmai’s ecosystem, as demonstrated by the sustained run of salmon, clean water, and thriving flora and fauna, enables their survival. Bears don't actually get anything from competing in or winning Fat Bear Week. Instead, it is a way to raise awareness about brown bears: survival, competition, hunger, reproduction, conflict, skill, adaptation, learning, consequences, and the importance of protecting a healthy ecosystem for wildlife and for humans," Rusch said.
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White clover (Trifolium repens) is a perennial cool-season legume. Its prostrate growth habit and stolons that root at nodes helps it to establish itself in turfgrass, landscapes, orchards and nursery crops. Used as a cover crop in orchards and as a forage throughout the country, white clover does have some beneficial characteristics. However, white clover grows in patches in lawns and can give an uneven appearance. The flowers are attractive to bees; therefore, white clover may pose a hazard to people sensitive to bee stings.
White clover’s leaves are trifoliate with a pale triangular mark on each leaflet. The flower heads consist of an aggregate of individual flowers, which form rounded white heads at the end of long flower stalks and that arise from the leaf axis. The flowers may appear pinkish, eventually turning brown when fruiting begins. The seeds germinate under cool moist conditions in the spring, early summer, or fall.
Integrated pest management options:
Cultural: Difficult to control culturally as it easily co-exists with turfgrass and spreads rapidly by creeping stolons. Infestations may be reduced by improving turf density through good establishment procedures and the use of turfgrasses well-adapted to site conditions.
Mechanical: Mowing does not control white clover.
Biological: No biological control is known.
Chemical: Can be controlled chemically with several broadleaf herbicides in the spring or fall. A complete list of approved chemicals is available on www.pnwhandbooks.org. Under the weed dropdown menu, select “Horticultural Weed Management” and then select turfgrass. Always read and follow herbicide label directions!
Tom Jacobsen is a University of Idaho Extension Agriculture Educator in Fremont County. He can be reached at 208-624-3102 or tjacobsen@uidaho.edu.
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ROSH HA'AYIN, Israel, Nov. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Partner Communications Company Ltd. ("Partner" or "the Company") (NASDAQ and TASE: PTNR), a leading Israeli communications operator, announced today that the Company's financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2022 will be released on Wednesday, November 23, 2022.
The Company will host a conference call to discuss its financial results on Wednesday, November 23, 2022 at 10.00 a.m. Eastern Time / 5.00 p.m. Israel Time.
Please dial the following numbers (at least 10 minutes before the scheduled time) in order to participate:
International: +972.3.918.0687
North America toll-free: +1.888.407.2553
A live webcast of the call will also be available on Partner's Investors Relations website at: http://www.partner.co.il/en/Investors-Relations/lobby
If you are unavailable to join live, the replay of the call will be available from November 23, 2022 until December 7, 2022, at the following numbers:
International: +972.3.925.5921
North America toll-free: +1.888.254.7270
In addition, the archived webcast of the call will be available on Partner's Investor Relations website at the above address for approximately three months.
About Partner Communications
Partner Communications Company Ltd. is a leading Israeli provider of telecommunications services (cellular, fixed-line telephony, internet and television services). Partner's ADSs are quoted on the NASDAQ Global Select Market™ and its shares are traded on the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange (NASDAQ and TASE: PTNR).
For more information about Partner see: http://www.partner.co.il/en/Investors-Relations/lobby
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CORK, Ireland, March 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Johnson Controls (NYSE: JCI), the global leader for smart, healthy, and sustainable buildings, has been recognized by Ethisphere as one of the World's Most Ethical Companies in 2023, marking the 16th time Johnson Controls has been named to this list. The 2023 list recognized 135 honorees spanning 19 countries and 48 industries.
"We are immensely proud of our role as a global leader in ethical practices and are resolute about doing what is right to fuel employee empowerment and drive business value," said George Oliver, chairman and CEO of Johnson Controls. "Integrity, values-based behavior, and purpose are at the center of what we do, and this recognition underscores our deeply engrained culture of ethics at Johnson Controls."
Johnson Controls' core values include Integrity First and Purpose Led, which guide our global team to achieve the best outcomes for customers, partners, and communities where we operate.
"Conducting business in a fair and ethical way is how we do business at Johnson Controls. Being recognized for putting ethics at the center of how we lead and work is a testament to our culture, and the employees who live our values every day," said Larry Leverett, vice president and chief ethics and compliance officer, Johnson Controls.
"Ethics matters. Organizations that commit to business integrity through robust programs and practices not only elevate standards and expectations for all, but also have better long-term performance," said Ethisphere CEO, Erica Salmon Byrne. "We continue to be inspired by the World's Most Ethical Companies honorees and their dedication to making real impact for their stakeholders and displaying exemplary values-based leadership. Congratulations to Johnson Controls for earning a place in the World's Most Ethical Companies community."
To learn more about integrity and ethics at Johnson Controls visit https://www.johnsoncontrols.com/about-us/ethics-and-compliance.
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Grounded in Ethisphere's proprietary Ethics Quotient®, the World's Most Ethical Companies assessment process includes more than 200 questions on culture, environmental and social practices, ethics and compliance activities, governance, diversity, and initiatives that support a strong value chain. The process serves as an operating framework to capture and codify the leading practices of organizations across industries and around the globe.
Honorees
To view the full list of this year's honorees, please visit the World's Most Ethical Companies website, at https://worldsmostethicalcompanies.com/honorees.
About Johnson Controls:
At Johnson Controls (NYSE:JCI), we transform the environments where people live, work, learn and play. As the global leader in smart, healthy and sustainable buildings, our mission is to reimagine the performance of buildings to serve people, places and the planet.
Building on a proud history of nearly 140 years of innovation, we deliver the blueprint of the future for industries such as healthcare, schools, data centers, airports, stadiums, manufacturing and beyond through OpenBlue, our comprehensive digital offering.
Today, with a global team of 100,000 experts in more than 150 countries, Johnson Controls offers the world`s largest portfolio of building technology and software as well as service solutions from some of the most trusted names in the industry.
Visit www.johnsoncontrols.com for more information and follow @Johnson Controls on social Platforms.
About Ethisphere
Ethisphere is the global leader in defining and advancing the standards of ethical business practices that fuel corporate character, marketplace trust, and business success. Ethisphere has deep expertise in measuring and defining core ethics standards using data-driven insights that help companies enhance corporate character. Ethisphere honors superior achievement through its World's Most Ethical Companies® recognition program, provides a community of industry experts with the Business Ethics Leadership Alliance (BELA), and showcases trends and best practices in ethics with Ethisphere Magazine. Ethisphere also helps to advance business performance through data-driven assessments, guidance, and benchmarking against its unparalleled data: the Culture Quotient dataset focused on ethical culture and featuring the responses of 2+ million employees around the world; and the Ethics Quotient dataset, featuring 200+ data points highlighting the ethics, compliance, social, and governance practices of the World's Most Ethical Companies. For more information, visit https://ethisphere.com.
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CLEVELAND, Oct. 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- McDonald Hopkins is proud to announce the election of attorneys Christopher Allen, Craig Distel, David Schelberg, and Amy Willey to the firm's membership.
"Christopher, Craig, David, and Amy each possess great expertise in their fields of practice and provide their clients with the highest level of service and dedication. I am pleased they have been elected to join the firm's membership," said James Giszczak, Co-President of McDonald Hopkins. "They are committed to maintaining the firm's core values and continuing to build upon the success McDonald Hopkins has experienced over the past year."
Allen is based in the firm's Chicago office and is a member of the Litigation Department. Distel works in the West Palm Beach office and is a member of the Litigation Department and Construction Practice Group. Schelberg, who is based in the Detroit office, works in the Labor and Employment Practice Group. Willey works at the Cleveland office and is a member of the firm's Business Department, Mergers and Acquisitions Practice Group, and is a Chair of the firm's ESG practice area.
Christopher Allen's experience working as a litigation attorney includes general commercial litigation, class action defense, appellate litigation, intellectual property litigation, consumer fraud, white collar defense, bankruptcy, restructuring, and securities. His class action defense work involving data privacy litigation, and claims under the Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act, has made him well known in his practice focus.
Craig Distel is a Florida Bar Board Certified Specialist in Construction Law. He represents developers, owners, contractors, subcontractors, and design professionals in contract negotiation, lien disputes, project management disputes, construction defect disputes, and general litigation. Distel also provides advice to large and small businesses in commercial litigation and employment matters.
David Schelberg focuses his practice on employment defense by representing employers in state, federal, and administrative matters involving claims of discrimination, retaliation, harassment, disability, whistleblower, employee discipline, wage and hour, medical leave, labor disputes, and unfair labor practices. David also specializes in trade secret, non-competition, and non-solicitation litigation, as well as counseling employers on a full range of employment issues.
Amy Willey represents both strategic buyers and sellers, including private companies and private equity funds in various transactions, such as mergers and acquisitions, dispositions, leveraged buyouts, distressed acquisitions, and investments. She also works with family and privately owned businesses on a variety of corporate matters. Willey is committed to helping her clients as they grow their companies or as clients negotiation transactions by helping entrepreneurs, entities, and business owners navigate various ESG matters.
About McDonald Hopkins
Founded in 1930, McDonald Hopkins is a business advisory and advocacy law firm with locations in Baltimore/Annapolis, Chicago, Cleveland, Columbus, Detroit, and West Palm Beach. With more than 50 service and industry teams, the firm has the expertise and knowledge to meet the growing number of legal and business challenges our clients face. For more information about McDonald Hopkins, visit mcdonaldhopkins.com.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — The number of migrants encountered at the southern border fell 50% during the last three days compared with the days leading up to the end of a key pandemic-era regulation, U.S. officials said Monday.
But a high number of migrants are still in U.S. custody, although the number has fallen “significantly” since last week, said Blas Nunez-Neto, assistant secretary for border and immigration policy at the Department of Homeland Security.
The ability of U.S. Border Patrol to hold migrants has been a key concern as more migrants came to the border in the days leading up to the end of immigration restrictions linked to the pandemic, referred to as Title 42. The administration is facing a lawsuit aimed at curtailing its ability to release migrants from custody even when facilities are over capacity.
At one point last week, more than 27,000 migrants were in custody along the border, a number that may top 45,000 by the end of May if the powers to more quickly release migrants from custody when facilities are over capacity are curtailed, said Matthew Hudak, deputy Border Patrol chief, in a court filing last week related to the lawsuit.
Nunez-Neto said border officials had been encountering a little less than 5,000 people a day since Title 42 expired at midnight Thursday and new U.S. enforcement measures went into effect Friday. He did not give exact numbers.
“It’s still too early to draw firm conclusions. We are closely watching what’s happening. We are confident that the plan that we have developed across the U.S. government to address these flows will work over time,” said Nunez-Neto.
He credited the U.S. planning as well as enforcement measures Mexico and Guatemala have carried out in recent days along their own southern borders. He gave no details about what those two countries were doing.
The head of the U.S. Border Patrol, Raul Ortiz, said on Twitter on Monday that his agents had apprehended 14,752 people over the past 72 hours; that averages out to 4,917 per day.
The figures given Monday are sharply below the 10,000-plus encountered on three days last week as migrants rushed to get in before new policies to restrict asylum took effect.
Title 42 allowed U.S. officials to quickly expel migrants without letting them seek asylum, but it also carried no consequences for those who entered the country and were expelled. In the leadup to the end of Title 42, the U.S. introduced tough enforcement measures to discourage people from just arriving at the border, encouraging them instead to use one of the pathways the U.S. has created to facilitate migration.
Many migrants, worried about these tough enforcement measures, came before Title 42 expired.
The U.S. is in litigation about whether it can release migrants without what’s called a “notice to appear.” Usually migrants who are released into the United States — as opposed to those held in custody or immediately expelled — get a “notice to appear,” which includes a court date and some type of monitoring with immigration officials. But it can take up to two hours to process a single person for this, potentially choking Border Patrol holding facilities when they’re at capacity.
Since 2021 the U.S. has often released migrants from custody with instructions to report to an immigration office in 60 days. It’s a process that takes only 20 minutes but it’s come under attack by those who say it doesn’t offer enough oversight. On Friday a Florida court temporarily put an end to the process; the administration is appealing that decision. On Monday the judge, in a preliminary injunction, narrowed the order so it only applies to migrants who say they plan to stay in Florida until their court hearings.
In court filings last week, U.S. authorities said they cannot confidently estimate how many people will cross the border. Hudak said authorities predict arrests will spike to between 12,000 and 14,000 a day. Hudak also noted that intelligence reports failed to quickly flag a “singular surge” of 18,000 predominantly Haitian migrants in Del Rio, Texas, in September 2021.
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The Los Angeles Clippers have re-signed former Michigan basketball player Moussa Diabaté to a two-way contract for the 2023-24 NBA season.
The 6-foot-11 Frenchman split his time between the NBA and the G League as a rookie, when he was also on a two-way deal. He averaged 15.9 points, 12.3 rebounds, 1.8 steals, and 1.1 blocks over 18 games for the Ontario (California) Clippers, good enough to earn a spot on the five-man G League All-Rookie team.
In 22 games with the Clippers, he averaged 2.7 points and 2.3 rebounds over 8.9 minutes per game. He was on the bench for 15 other games but didn’t see the floor.
Because he was on a two-way contract, he was not eligible for the postseason roster. The Clippers were eliminated in the first round by the Phoenix Suns.
NBA teams, in addition to their 15 regular roster spots, are allowed to have two “extra” players on two-way deals, which allows those players to shuttle between the G League and NBA.
Diabaté was on the Clippers’ Summer League team for the second straight year but got hurt after playing in two games and sat out the remainder of the games.
Drafted in the second round, 43rd overall, in 2022, Diabaté made $508,891 last year according to hoopshype.com.
Per hoopshype.com, he earned a little more than $500,000 last season and is set to earn around the same this year.
Diabaté played just one season for Michigan, in 2021-22. As a freshman, he averaged nine points and six rebounds per game. Michigan went 19-15 that season and reached the Sweet 16 of the NCAA Tournament. | https://www.mlive.com/wolverines/2023/07/after-promising-rookie-year-ex-wolverine-re-signs-with-nba-team.html | 2023-07-19 16:06:56 | 1 | https://www.mlive.com/wolverines/2023/07/after-promising-rookie-year-ex-wolverine-re-signs-with-nba-team.html |
Auburn will be an underdog for the fifth time in as many games when it travels to Starkville, Miss., in Week 10.
Auburn opened as a 12-point underdog against Mississippi State for the teams’ matchup Saturday at Davis Wade Stadium, according to Circa Sports. The Tigers and Bulldogs will meet at 6:30 p.m., with the game airing on ESPN2.
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Auburn has not been favored in a game since its SEC opener against Missouri back on Sept. 24, with Bryan Harsin’s team dropping each of its four games since that narrow overtime escape at Jordan-Hare Stadium -- losing at home to LSU, then on the road against Georgia and Ole Miss before the most recent loss at home to Arkansas after the bye week.
Auburn (3-5, 1-4 SEC) will try to snap that skid Saturday in Starkville against Mississippi State. The Bulldogs are 5-3 overall and 2-3 in SEC play, and Mike Leach’s team is mired in a losing streak of its own. Mississippi State has lost each of its last two games, at Kentucky and at Alabama, but will be coming off its bye week when it hosts Auburn in Week 10.
The Bulldogs are 4-0 at home this season, while the Tigers are 0-2 on the road this fall. Mississippi State will also be aiming for its second consecutive win against Auburn after rallying from a 28-3 deficit for a 43-34 win at Jordan-Hare Stadium last fall. That collapse set off Auburn’s season-ending five-game losing streak in Year 1 under Harsin; a loss Saturday would give the Tigers another five-game skid under the embattled coach.
Auburn leads the all-time series with Mississippi State, 62-30-3, but the division rivalry has been relatively even over the last decade, with the teams splitting the last 10 meetings. Neither team has won more than two in a row against the other since Auburn strung together four consecutive wins between 2008-11. Auburn also holds a 14-7-1 advantage on the road in the series, but the Tigers have not won consecutive games in Starkville since 2008 and 2010.
Tom Green is an Auburn beat reporter for Alabama Media Group. Follow him on Twitter @Tomas_Verde. | https://www.al.com/auburnfootball/2022/10/auburn-opens-as-2-score-road-underdog-against-mississippi-state.html | 2022-10-30 19:11:14 | 1 | https://www.al.com/auburnfootball/2022/10/auburn-opens-as-2-score-road-underdog-against-mississippi-state.html |
A new generation of the Ford Mustang will soon arrive for the 2024 model year, and the folks at Saleen are ready to turn it into a 302.
The Southern California engineering and motorsport company this week released a teaser sketch of its new 302 Mustang based on the seventh generation of Ford’s iconic pony car.
The teaser points to extensive modifications to the body, with new designs for the fascias, fenders, hood, rear spoiler, and rear three-quarter windows. It’s a wild design that makes even Ford’s new Mustang Dark Horse appear conservative in comparison.
Saleen will also have the performance to back up the new looks. Like the current 302 based on the sixth-generation Mustang, the new one will offer a trio of performance stages. These will include a White Label with at least 500 hp, a Yellow Label with at least 750 hp, and a Black Label with more than 800 hp. In each case, the upgrade will be based on the Mustang’s 5.0-liter V-8, and the Yellow and Black Label upgrades will likely use a supercharger.
Other performance upgrades will include a tuned suspension featuring Saleen’s Racecraft-branded components, improved aero, and uprated brakes. The cars will also get custom interiors.
Buyers should also have the choice of manual or automatic transmissions, and possibly a convertible body style.
Saleen hasn’t mentioned when its 2024 302 will be ready, but the company is still accepting orders for the current 302. The company in March also unveiled the ultimate version to celebrate 40 years of business. Called the SA-40, the car features a speedster-style body and packs 800 hp. It’s limited to just 10 units and is priced from $142,000.
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BURLINGTON, Vt. (AP) — Global ice cream maker Ben & Jerry’s said Tuesday it supports a plan to unionize by the workers at a retail shop in the same city where the brand, known as much for its social activism as its products, was founded.
Ben & Jerry’s said, in a statement, it shares “the goal of advancing justice, both inside and outside our company.” The ice cream manufacturer was founded in a former gas station a short distance from its retail shop in downtown Burlington, Vermont.
“That’s why we recognize and support the rights of all workers to unionize and collectively bargain,” the company said. “Ben & Jerry’s is committed to the goal of operating our company in a way that is fair, inclusive, and equitable, while being a dynamic and fun place for all workers.”
About 40 employees at the Burlington shop said Monday they had formed an organizing committee and petitioned the National Labor Relations Board for an election. They said they have the support of the upstate New York & Vermont chapter of Workers United , the union that started the Starbucks unionization campaign in Buffalo, New York.
“I think the statement is a great sign,” Workers United organizing director Jaz Brisack, who covers upstate New York and Vermont, said Tuesday after seeing Ben & Jerry’s statement.
Brisack said they were hopeful Ben & Jerry’s would partner with the workers in forming the union.
A union organizer who works at the Ben & Jerry’s store in downtown Burlington, Vermont, said most of the workers are local college or high school students and don’t know how to advocate for themselves and she felt they didn’t realize they were being exploited.
“I wouldn’t say that was necessarily (the) intention of management by any means, but it’s definitely a consequence of just working with a younger staff and not knowing how to advocate for them appropriately,” said Rebeka Mendelsohn, 22, a senior at the University of Vermont.
The Acton, Massachusetts, native likes working at the ice cream shop near where Ben & Jerry’s was founded. One issue she wants addressed is training to help the staff cope with customers’ mental health crises and respond to other critical incidents when managers aren’t around.
The so-called scoopers submitted the petition needed to hold a union election to the National Labor Relations Board on Monday. Brisack hoped the election would be held soon.
Mendelsohn said she would support union efforts at other Ben & Jerry’s locations, especially the factory and retail shop in Waterbury, Vermont.
“I would love to see all Vermont Ben and Jerry’s unionized, if not far beyond that,” she said. “I definitely hope that this can be a catalyst event because I think it’s a really logical next step and being like a socially conscious company.”
The company says its products are distributed in 35 countries.
Founded in 1978, but currently owned by consumer goods conglomerate Unilever, Ben & Jerry’s has not shied away from social causes. While many businesses tread lightly in politics for fear of alienating customers, the ice cream maker, which sells its products across the world, has taken the opposite approach, often espousing progressive causes. | https://www.fox16.com/news/business/ben-jerrys-supports-vermont-workers-unionization-drive/ | 2023-04-19 14:04:23 | 1 | https://www.fox16.com/news/business/ben-jerrys-supports-vermont-workers-unionization-drive/ |
WASHINGTON — The House 1/6 committee is set to hear from the caretakers of American democracy — elections workers and local officials — who fended off Donald Trump's pressure to overturn the 2020 presidential election, at times despite frightening personal attacks.
The hearings investigating the Jan. 6, 2021, attack at the U.S. Capitol resume Tuesday to probe Trump's relentless effort to undo Joe Biden's victory in the most local way — by leaning on officials in key battleground states to reject ballots outright or to submit alternative electors for the final tally in Congress. The pressure was fueled by the defeated president's false claims of voter fraud which, the panel says, led directly to the riot at the Capitol.
Embattled Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger is scheduled to testify about Trump's phone call asking him to "find 11,780” votes that could flip the state to prevent Biden’s election victory.
Raffensperger, with his deputy Gabe Sterling and Arizona’s Republican state House Speaker Rusty Bowers, are scheduled to be key witnesses, along with Wandrea “Shay” Moss, a former Georgia election worker who, with her mother, have said they faced such severe public harassment from Trump allies they felt unable to live normal lives.
“I’m appalled at what I saw,” Bowers said of the hearings in an interview Monday with The Associated Press after arriving in Washington. “I think it illuminates something we need to see big time, and take stock of ourselves. And I hope it would sober us.”
The Tuesday hearing, the fourth by the panel this month, stems from its yearlong investigation into Trump’s unprecedented attempt to remain in power, a sprawling scheme that the chairman of the Jan. 6 committee has likened to an “attempted coup.”
Tuesday's focus will review how Trump was repeatedly told his pressure campaign could potentially cause violence against the local officials and their families but pursued it anyway, according to a select committee aide. And it will underscore that fallout from Trump's lies continues to this day, with elections officers facing ongoing public harassment and political challengers trying to take over their jobs.
While the committee cannot charge Trump with any crimes, the Justice Department is watching the panel’s work closely. Trump’s actions in Georgia are also the subject of a grand jury investigation, with the district attorney expected to announce findings this year.
“We will show during a hearing what the president’s role was in trying to get states to name alternate slates of electors, how that scheme depended initially on hopes that the legislatures would reconvene and bless it,” Rep. Adam Schiff, D-Calif., told the Los Angeles Times on Monday.
Schiff, who will lead much of Tuesday's session, said that the hearing will also dig into the “intimate role” the White House chief of staff, Mark Meadows, had in the plot to pressure Georgia state legislators and elections officials.
Raffensperger, Georgia's top election official, rebuffed Trump's request that he “find” enough votes to overturn Biden’s win in the state — a request caught on tape during a phone call days before the Jan. 6 attack.
During the call, Trump repeatedly cited disproven claims of fraud and raised the prospect of a “criminal offense” if Georgia officials did not change the vote count. The state had counted its votes three times before certifying Biden’s win by a 11,779 margin.
The public testimony from Raffensperger comes weeks after he appeared before a special grand jury in Georgia investigating whether Trump and others illegally tried to intervene in the state’s 2020 election, and after Raffensperger beat a Trump-backed challenger in last month’s primary election.
Sterling, Raffensperger's chief operating officer, became a notable figure in Georgia’s long post-election counting, and recounting, of the presidential ballots, with his regular updates often broadcast live to a divided nation. At one point, the soft-spoken Republican implored Americans to tone down the heated rhetoric.
“Death threats, physical threats, intimidation — it’s too much, it’s not right,” he said.
Bowers is expected to discuss the pressure he faced to overturn Arizona's results — requests from Trump advisers that the Republican state leader on Monday called “juvenile.”
In an interview with the AP after arriving in Washington ahead of the hearing, Bowers said he is expected to be asked about a call with Trump during which lawyer Rudy Giuliani floated an idea to replace Arizona's electors with those who would vote for Trump.
Bowers also revealed a second phone call with Trump in December 2020 that he said was mainly small talk, although Trump also referenced their first conversation.
Moss, who had worked for the Fulton County elections department since 2012, and her mother, Ruby Freeman, a temporary election worker, filed a defamation lawsuit in December 2021. Moss claimed conservative outlet One America News Network and Giuliani falsely spread allegations that she and her mother engaged in ballot fraud during the election. The case against OAN has since been dismissed with a settlement.
Both Bowers and Moss, along with Rep. Liz Cheney, R-Wyo., the panel's vice chair, were among recipients of this year's John F. Kennedy Profiles in Courage award “for their courage to protect and defend democracy.”
The select committee also plans Tuesday to untangle the elaborate “fake electors” scheme that was aimed at halting Biden's election win. The plan sought to have representatives in as many as seven battlegrounds — Arizona, Georgia, Michigan, Pennsylvania, Wisconsin, Nevada and New Mexico — sign certificates falsely stating that Trump, not Biden, had won their states.
Conservative law professor John Eastman, a lawyer for Trump, pushed the fake electors in the weeks after the election. Trump and Eastman convened hundreds of electors on a call on Jan. 2, 2021, encouraging them to send alternative slates from their states where Trump’s team was claiming fraud.
The fake electors idea was designed to set up a challenge on Jan. 6, 2021 when Congress met in joint session, with Vice President Mike Pence presiding over what is typically a ceremonial role to accept the states' vote tallies. But the effort collapsed, as Pence refused Trump’s repeated demands that he simply halt the certification of Biden’s win — a power he believed he did not possess in his purely ceremonial role.
The committee says it will also show Tuesday that it has gathered enough evidence through its more than 1,000 interviews and tens of thousands of documents to connect the varying efforts to overturn the election directly to Trump. At least 20 people in connection with the fake electors scheme were subpoenaed by the House panel. | https://www.kgw.com/article/news/nation-world/january-6-panel-hear-raffensperger-others-trump-pushed/507-8a18c736-53a6-46e5-9837-0a0e9fc5b485 | 2022-06-21 10:41:02 | 0 | https://www.kgw.com/article/news/nation-world/january-6-panel-hear-raffensperger-others-trump-pushed/507-8a18c736-53a6-46e5-9837-0a0e9fc5b485 |
Permanent fix needed for Rochester Towers Condominiums; issue found by contractor working on unrelated project
ROCHESTER, Minn. (KTTC) – Residents of the Rochester Tower Condominiums will not be able to return to their homes for at least another month, and new information shows the structural issue was discovered by a contractor working on an unrelated project.
The building was evacuated Friday after it was deemed unsafe by engineers contracted by the property management company.
180 residents have since found alternative housing, and an update from the property management said temporary shoring work was completed on Saturday, but more repairs still need to be to be made.
“They’re going to have to submit for a building permit for whatever those permanent long term fixes are,” City of Rochester Community Development Director Irene Woodward said. “Once we get that, we’ll review, and then continue with that work and have inspections along the way.”
Resident Alice Rhoades moved into Rochester Towers last year. She said she first found out about the evacuation from her friend.
“I was cooking actually,” she said. “It was around 4 p.m. I didn’t know what was going on, so I called her, and she came down and told me what was going on. I finished eating and then I got to trying to figure out what to do.”
Rhoades’ grandson helped her pack.
“We just put everything we could in there, and I got all my clothes in a suitcase,” she said. “Everything that I could think of.”
Woodward said situations like this do not happen often.
“I think they were proactive and there was a complaint that we received that someone noticed something,” she said. “And, that’s what led to the property management company making sure everybody got evacuated and then doing the analysis to make sure it could be addressed appropriately.”
Rhoades said she’s happy the issue was discovered before something worse happened. She will be living with her grandson in Rochester for the time-being, and she said she hopes she can get home sooner, rather than later.
“I’ve made a lot of friends there, and we have a good time. I miss it,” she said.
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SYRACUSE, NY (WSYR) – We finally have some relief the heat and humidity. Find out below if it lasts…
THURSDAY NIGHT:
For the most part it is a quiet night for central New York. However, we are watching some cool air aloft coming over a warm Lake Ontario this evening. This will likely cause some lake effect clouds for a while close to Syracuse and very late this evening, say close to midnight, there could be a spotty shower or two.
After midnight the clouds break up and skies clear as temperatures drop into the mid to upper 50s.
FRIDAY & SATURDAY:
Dare we say it’ll feel a touch like fall?
In the wake of Thursday’s cold front another area of high pressure builds in from the Great Lakes. This is the center of a reinforcing dry air mass that settles in for the end of the week and the weekend.
We think our skies end up sunny both Friday and Saturday with temperatures in the mid to upper 70s, just a bit below normal for mid-August. With all the sun and low humidity, though, it is a nice stretch of summer weather.
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The Press recently began the biggest transformation in our lifetimes, changing from daily home delivery to three printed editions a week brought to subscribers by the U.S. Postal Service.
Ordinarily we avoid talking about ourselves, staying focused on keeping local readers informed, entertained and generally supported in their lives. Now The Press, deeply engaged in South Jersey for more than a century, is a major story in the local news.
Changing to thrice weekly delivery by mail was a business decision. The traditional business model for newspapers quit working when the internet enabled others to take their content and reuse it without paying for it. Since then, news media have sought a new business model that will make local news journalism possible.
Our company believes three print editions and a robust online presentation will work. We editors and reporters believe it might and certainly hope so, but we have no expertise about the business side of newspapers. By a long tradition necessary for editorial integrity, the journalism and business sides of newspapers are kept separate.
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The staff of The Press is trying its best to make the transformation to three editions successful, and not only because it has a greater stake in the outcome. Journalists are avid consumers of news too. Our editors and reporters are navigating the transition in ways similar to Press readers.
One unexpected and revealing challenge has been the disruption of the daily routine of our lives by the absence of a printed newspaper to start each day.
Apparently, for many years the daily newspaper has been helping launch us into our days -- getting our minds activated and engaged while we drink our coffee, confirming the day of the week and approaching events, and affirming where we are in the bustling community and world around us.
For some people, mailed newspapers arrive in the afternoon. That’s also true now for The Wall Street Journal and The Philadelphia Inquirer, which also have abandoned home delivery in this area in favor of using the U.S. mail.
We’re finding that where The Press arrives in the afternoon, we can still begin our days with it if we adjust our routines. When the mail arrives, we set the newspapers aside to read them the next morning. The mental time shift while reading -- it’s always a day later than that prior day’s newspaper would have you think -- requires some getting used to, but we’re confident that will become second nature soon.
In a hurry for the news or sports? Our constantly updated website, PressofAC.com, is available always at one’s fingertips by smartphone or computer for those who have them.
Press readers and Press staff share another perspective on the publication transition. For both, the first task is to make it work reliably, then to make the most of its possibilities.
The editors and reporters are making the adjustments needed in their work routines. With the help of the newspaper’s printer and Postal Service partners, deliveries Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday already have become routine and reliable. Subscribers are reintegrating the newspapers into their daily lives, adjusting when they read news stories and features, do puzzles, enjoy comics, consider a new recipe and many other favorite uses.
As of today we’ve made another significant change, ceasing publication of the tabloids At The Shore, Atlantic City Weekly and The Current of Linwood, Northfield and Somers Point. Their resources now support The Press and we are exploring ways to incorporate their most valuable features into our three print editions and online.
These changes create challenges, but also should create opportunities. The new format and schedules will permit different approaches to journalism as we continue and add to our service to the people of South Jersey.
Many times in life we’ve seen a change coming that in varying degrees we’ve dreaded. Maybe that’s a prudent habit or even an instinct for people. Almost as many times we’ve noticed afterward that the change wasn’t as bad as expected, that it actually included some advantages, and sometimes had meaningful improvements that we didn’t anticipate.
The bigger the change, the harder it is to predict its ultimate value. If The Press transition enables local newspaper journalism to continue despite the nationwide decline of newspapers, that will be of great value to South Jersey. | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/news/our-view-making-the-most-of-the-press-of-atlantic-city-change/article_210ac4a6-e396-11ed-86d2-7716c9f62ef0.html | 2023-04-27 07:37:37 | 0 | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/news/our-view-making-the-most-of-the-press-of-atlantic-city-change/article_210ac4a6-e396-11ed-86d2-7716c9f62ef0.html |
Which budget-friendly tablets compare to Apple’s new iPad?
The Worldwide Developers Conference took place a month ago, and Apple had many announcements. Still, the main thing on everyone’s mind is what’s next? Many tech news blogs are speculating on what Apple will announce this September and whether we’ll see a new iPad with an M2 chip.
If you’re saving money for the next Apple iPad, it may be worth understanding what we can expect it to feature and whether there is a budget alternative.
What to consider before buying Apple’s new iPad
What did Apple announce at WWDC?
- iOS 16: Apple officially announced an updated operating system that will release this fall. iOS 16 will feature numerous updates centered around personalization, communication and performance.
- Lock screen updates: The new OS will add new customization options and enhanced widget support.
- Messages updates: You’ll now be able to un-send iPhone messages and mark threads as unread. Additionally, you’ll be able to watch movies in sync with your friends from the iMessage app.
- Live text translations: iOS 16 will let you translate text using your camera. For example, if you see a street sign or restaurant menu written in a different language, your iPhone can translate it to English.
- Apple Pay Later: You’ll now be able to split an Apple Pay payment over four separate transactions.
- iPad screentime limits: Kids can request more screentime from their parents via message.
- iPad Stage Manager: iPad OS will have a new “Stage Manager” feature that lets you run multiple apps as overlapping windows.
- Apple Watch updates: The Apple Watch is getting four new watch faces, new banner notifications and enhanced features for discovering podcasts.
- M2 Chip: Apple’s M1 chip is known for lightning-fast performance and enhanced battery life. At WWDC, Apple announced a new M2 chip that promises to be even faster.
What do we expect to see from the newest iPad?
European Union officials recently announced that all mobile devices sold in the EU will have to transition to USB-C as early as 2024. United States senators are now pushing for the same legislation in the US. Apple is expected to move away from its lightning chargers and embrace the switch, so we expect the next-generation iPads to feature a USB-C charger.
Apple’s 9th generation iPad featured an A13 bionic chip. The A13 was a huge leap forward for Apple, with 40% less power consumption and 20% faster graphics performance than the A12. On the other hand, the iPhone 12 featured an A14 chip with 30% faster graphics performance than the A12. We can expect some of the newest iPads to feature the A14.
Some of Apple’s iPads feature the M1 chip instead of the A13 bionic chip. The M1 is faster, features more memory and is generally more expensive than the A13. With the announcement of the new M2 chip, we can likely expect some of the newest iPads to feature the M2. Still, some reports suggest we won’t see iPads with M2 chips until 2023.
Should you wait to buy the new iPad?
The new iPad is sure to have enhanced multitasking capabilities, making it ideal for those who use it for work. Still, numerous budget-friendly models are ideal for multitasking. Additionally, many older iPads will get similar upgrades when the new iPadOS features are released.
If you’re a massive fan of Apple products and don’t mind spending more to get the latest tech, it may be worth waiting for the new iPad. On the other hand, if you’re just looking for a tablet ideal for working, streaming or gaming, you may be better off buying another model.
Apple iPad FAQ
What is the best iPad currently?
A. The iPad Pro 5th Generation is one of the best models currently available. It features an M1 processor and a high-contrast display ideal for streaming, gaming and digital art. The camera is top-notch, and the battery lasts around 10 hours on a single charge. Still, this is one of the more expensive models.
What are the disadvantages of an iPad?
A. Apple’s iPads are relatively expensive compared to other tablets. In many cases, you may pay anywhere from $200-$1,000 more for an iPad. Additionally, iPads aren’t as good at multitasking as a laptop. Still, the upcoming Stage Manager feature could resolve this issue.
How is iPadOS different from iOS?
A. iOS is the operating system used for iPhones, whereas iPadOS is used for iPads. Generally, they have many of the same features, although iPadOS has more features centered around multitasking.
Best budget alternatives to the new iPad
This entry-level model features the A13 bionic chip. It’s more affordable than most iPads. The high-quality front-facing camera is ideal for video chats. It’s compatible with the 1st-gen Apple Pencil and Smart Keyboard.
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This features a 10.5-inch screen and 32 gigabytes of storage, although the operating system takes up a good chunk of this space. You can purchase this option with 64 GB or 128 GB of storage space if you need more storage. Many were impressed with the speakers’ audio quality.
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This is the best Lenovo tablet for watching TV and listening to music. The charging dock doubles as a Dolby Atmos smart speaker, making it an ideal smart-home hub. It’s lightweight and features Alexa voice controls.
This features a 10.1-inch screen and weighs roughly one pound. It features 64 GB of storage and has front-and-rear-facing cameras. Many were impressed with its speed and multitasking capabilities.
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If you’re planning to buy the new iPad for digital art, you can save a ton of money by opting for a Wacom One. Although it doesn’t feature a screen, it links to your PC to use its display. It’s ergonomic, scratch-resistant and accurately follows your motions.
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Flagstaff football is set to try to earn its first win of the season in a home game against Rio Rico on Friday at the Walkup Skydome.
Flagstaff football practice today, at least as long as we avoid lightning.The Eagles are preparing for their game against Rio Rico on Friday pic.twitter.com/QqGMOIwVrQ
— Eric Newman (@enewmanwrites) September 13, 2022
The 4A Conference Eagles (0-2, 0-0 Grand Canyon) had a few feelings of despair after a 14-12 loss at 3A Winslow last week -- the same score by which they fell to the Bulldogs last season in Flagstaff -- but coach Sean Manning hopes the result will motivate the team to make a recovery Friday.
“You always try to find the positives. Hopefully they came closer together suffering another loss like that to the same team by the same score as last year. It was hard to swallow. So now you deal with that and move forward,” he said.
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Just like in their season opener -- a loss to Camelback -- the Eagles took an early lead on the Bulldogs but could not put the game away. Flagstaff allowed just two touchdowns total, and were in the game wire to wire with a chance to drive and score at the end.
But sustained offensive drives have not come easily.
Flagstaff was without senior Jake Weidinger, who got ejected in the opener and had to miss the next game, and senior Holden Sena, who was injured early in the Winslow loss. The absence of two captains and main receivers -- among 11 players total – made moving the ball even more difficult.
Against a 1-0 Hawks team that shut out Nogales, 10-0, in its opening game on Sept. 2, scoring will be at a premium.
“Defensively, I think, we played consistently well, holding them to two quarters where they didn’t score,” Manning said of the Winslow game. “Offensively is where we need to be able to find that consistency, being able to finish drives and have limited mistakes. We’re having a hard time finishing close games and that’s part of it.”
Manning, however, has seen improvement, especially in penalty counts. The Eagles committed 10 offensive penalties in the first half against Camelback, and a few more on defense. Part of that count, the team believes, was attributed to opening nerves and a new system.
Despite Friday’s loss, the Eagles only had three accepted penalties against them. It’s a much more reasonable number, Manning said, that shows some mental strength from his players.
Those errors, and others, could be costly if they’re not cleaned up. Rio Rico is an opportunistic defense, with senior Jose Perez leading the way with two tackles for loss and an interception in the team’s one game this year.
“We didn’t start narrowing those down last year until game five or six. So to only have three this game was something I was proud of," Manning said. "I think that’s a big part of the reason teams can’t finish games -- when there’s drive-killers because of mistakes. The chances are there, some opportunities where we had dropped passes or a misfire somewhere. That happens, but you’ve got to be able to overcome it."
The Hawks are a team that appears to be on a bit of a rise. After going 0-8 in 2021, and 1-2 in a shortened season the year before, the Hawks won their opening game in solid fashion against Nogales with new coach Jeff Scurran taking over.
Rio Rico has several skilled runners. The Hawks rarely threw the ball in their opener, but rushed for 224 yards. They often move players around pre-snap in an attempt to throw opposing defenses off the scent of their plays. Manning said Flagstaff needs to be disciplined on both sides of the ball to secure a win.
“They’ve been on a skid until the new coach came in. But he’s absolutely a winning coach,” Manning said. “He knows how to build a program. We expect it to be a smart, intelligent game that they’re going to call, so we have to be ready.”
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U.S. health officials are looking into more than 100 possible cases of a mysterious and severe liver disease in children, including five deaths.
About two dozen states reported suspected cases after the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention put out a call for doctors to be on the lookout for surprising cases of hepatitis. The cases date back to late October in children under 10. So far, only nine cases in Alabama have been confirmed.
“We are casting a wide net to broaden our understanding," the CDC’s Dr. Jay Butler said Friday.
What's causing the illnesses isn't clear. Adenovirus was detected in half the children, “but we do not know if it is the cause," he said.
There are dozens of adenoviruses, many of them associated with coldlike symptoms, fever, sore throat and pink eye. But some versions can trigger other problems, including inflammation in the stomach and intestines. Officials are exploring a link to one particular version that’s normally associated with gut inflammation.
This week, the World Health Organization officials said they had reports of almost 300 probable cases in 20 countries.
In the U.S., 94% of the children were hospitalized and eight received liver transplants.
"It’s still a very rare occurrence,” Butler said. “A majority of these cases have recovered and recovered fully.”
The mystery goes back to November, when Alabama health officials began looking into the first of nine cases of severe hepatitis in children in that state. None tested positive for the viruses that commonly cause hepatitis. However, testing was positive for adenovirus.
Butler said none of the Alabama children were vaccinated against COVID-19. That has been ruled out as a possible cause, “and we hope this information helps clarify some of the speculation circulating online.”
Symptoms of hepatitis, or inflammation of the liver, include fever, fatigue, loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, dark urine, light-colored stools, joint pain and jaundice.
In addition to Alabama, the states reporting suspected cases: California, Colorado, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Louisiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, North Carolina, North Dakota, Nebraska, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, Washington, Wisconsin. Puerto Rico also reported at least one case.
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Texas to execute man for slaying of Dallas real estate agent
HOUSTON (AP) — A man who fatally stabbed a real estate agent inside a model home in suburban Dallas faces execution Wednesday evening, more than 16 years after the slaying.
Kosoul Chanthakoummane was on parole when he was condemned for killing 40-year-old Sarah Walker in July 2006. She was found stabbed more than 30 times in the model home in McKinney, about 30 miles (48 km) north of Dallas.
Prosecutors say Chanthakoummane entered the model home and then beat Walker with a wooden plant stand and stabbed her before stealing her Rolex watch and a silver ring, which were never found. DNA evidence showed Chanthakoummane’s blood was found in various places inside the model home, including under Walker’s fingernails.
Walker had been a top-seller for home builder D.R. Horton. She had been recently divorced and had two children.
Chanthakoummane, 41, the son of immigrants from Laos, has acknowledged he was in the model home but said he only went inside to get a drink of water. He had been on parole in Texas after serving time in North Carolina for aggravated kidnapping and robbery.
“I am innocent,” Chanthakoummane said in a letter filed in federal court in March.
His attorneys had asked the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals to stay his execution, challenging the DNA evidence, which was previously described by the appeals court as the “linchpin of the state’s case.” The appeals court this week denied the request. Eric Allen, one of Chanthakoummane’s attorneys, said he hadn’t decided if he would file a final appeal with the U.S. Supreme Court.
His attorneys had argued new science raises the possibility Chanthakoummane’s DNA could have been transferred to Walker’s fingernails without any direct contact between the two.
But authorities say prior DNA testing in his case has failed to clear Chanthakoummane.
“Any belief by Chanthakoummane that further DNA investigation would yield results that will be helpful to his case is a fantasy,” lawyers with the Texas Attorney General’s Office wrote in court documents last month.
On Monday, the Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles declined to grant Chanthakoummane either a 120-day reprieve or a commutation of his death sentence to a lesser penalty.
Chanthakoummane’s attorneys say their concerns about the DNA evidence is part of a pattern by prosecutors of using faulty evidence in the case.
At Chanthakoummane’s trial, a forensic dentist testified the death row inmate was the source of a bite mark on Walker’s neck. Such evidence has since been discredited and in 2016, Texas became the first state to call for banning bite mark analysis in criminal cases.
The two witnesses who said they saw Chanthakoummane near the murder scene were hypnotized by officers with the Texas Department of Public Safety, or DPS, to help identify him.
A 2020 report by the Dallas Morning News found most Texas judges still allow evidence derived from hypnosis despite criticism it can distort memories and lead to wrongful convictions. In January 2021, DPS stopped using hypnosis. Last year, Gov. Greg Abbott vetoed a bill that would have banned people who have been hypnotized from testifying in a criminal trial.
In October 2020, the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals found that while the bitemark testimony would no longer be admissible in court, Chanthakoummane’s attorneys had failed to discredit the hypnosis-related testimony.
The appeals court also found the DNA evidence was still strong.
At his trial, Chanthakoummane’s attorney, Keith Gore, told jurors his client was guilty “and he wanted to rob (Walker), and it didn’t go the right way, and he killed her.”
Walker’s father, Joseph Walker, who died last year, had opposed Chanthakoummane’s execution and had told the Times Union in New York in 2013 he had forgiven his daughter’s killer.
If Chanthakoummane is executed, he would be the second inmate put to death this year in Texas and the ninth in the U.S.
While Texas has been the nation’s busiest capital punishment state, the use of the death penalty in the state has reached near historic lows. Juries have continued to issue fewer death sentences and in the last couple of years most executions have been delayed by the pandemic or by legal questions over what spiritual advisers can do in the death chamber.
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--Company to Host Conference Call August 15th, 2022, at 8:30AM ET---
RADNOR, Pa., Aug. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- NRx Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: NRXP) ("NRx Pharmaceuticals", the "Company"), a clinical-stage, biopharmaceutical company today announced that management will report second quarter 2022 financial results prior to the market open on August 15, 2022. The company will host a conference call and webcast on August 15, 2022, 8:30AM Eastern Time to discuss its results and provide a clinical and corporate update. Management will host the call, followed by a question-and-answer period. Investors interested in submitting questions must do so in advance of the call and are encouraged to email questions to the Company's investor relations representative at rsheffield@nrxpharma.com by 4:00 PM Eastern Time on Friday, August 12, 2022.
Investors and the general public are invited to listen to a live audio webcast of the conference call, which may be accessed five minutes prior to the start of the call by dialing (844) 826-3033 (U.S.), (412)317-5185 (International) Conference ID: 13729829, or through the webcast link NRx Pharmaceuticals Second Quarter 2022 Earnings Call. A replay will be available from the NRx Pharmaceuticals website following the call at www.nrxpharma.com.
NRx Pharmaceuticals, Inc. draws upon decades of collective, scientific, and drug-development experience applying innovative science to known molecules to address very high unmet needs and bring improved health to patients. NRx Pharmaceuticals is led by executives who have held leadership roles at Lilly, Pfizer, and Novartis as well as major investment banking institutions.
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The Company assumes no obligation to revise any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. Accordingly, you should not place reliance on any forward-looking statement, and all forward-looking statements are herein qualified by reference to the cautionary statements set forth above.
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(CNN) — Turkey’s annual rate of inflation hit almost 80% in June — its highest level in about two decades.
Consumer prices increased by 78.6% last month compared to June 2021, driven by the soaring cost of food and drink and transportation. Food prices have almost doubled in a year, while the cost of transport was up 123%, according to data from the Turkish Statistical Institute.
It is another grim milestone for a country that has suffered rampant inflation in recent months, and whose currency has lost more than 20% of its value against the US dollar since the start of this year.
Turkey’s economy is exposed to the same forces of global inflation as other countries, but President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s unorthodox economic policies have inflamed the crisis, as has the crashing lira, which makes imports much more expensive.
In September, Erdogan ditched the rule book and told Turkey’s central bank to start cutting interest rates as prices were rising, rather than raise them.
At a time when the world’s major central banks are increasing the cost of borrowing to cool demand in a bid to tame inflation, Turkey is doing the exact opposite. Interest rates have remained at 14% since December.
Erdogan has defended his monetary policy, arguing that lowering rates will bring down inflation and boost production and exports. He has blamed his country’s economic problems on foreign interference.
Nureddin Nebati, Turkey’s economy minister, said in a tweet Monday that “the persistence of high increases in global commodity prices, particularly in energy and agricultural products” had fueled inflation in June.
He said the government was taking action to shield people from rocketing prices, including by reducing sales taxes and providing subsidies.
Last week, Erdogan announced that his government would raise the minimum wage by 30% starting this month — just six months after hiking it by 50% — to help workers with the soaring cost of living.
But the move could push the country further towards a dangerous wage-price spiral that would make matters even worse.
S&P Global Ratings said in a report last week that inflation combined with the weak value of the Turkish lira will continue to weigh on consumer spending. It expects annual inflation to remain above 70% until the end of the year, and above 20% until at least mid-2023.
“Recession in Russia and Ukraine, as well as the growth slowdown in the eurozone and the UK will weigh on exports, which has been Turkey’s important growth driver until recently,” the report said.
A rebound in international tourism will bring some relief this summer, according to the report, by raising foreign currency revenues. That could support the lira.
— Julia Horowitz, Gul Tuysuz and Jomana Karadsheh contributed reporting. | https://www.wishtv.com/news/international/inflation-soars-to-nearly-80-in-turkey-as-food-prices-double/ | 2022-07-04 16:43:28 | 1 | https://www.wishtv.com/news/international/inflation-soars-to-nearly-80-in-turkey-as-food-prices-double/ |
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The Fort Smith Police Department (FSPD) responded to several calls of shots fired in the 2100 block of Brooken Hill Drive, Sunday, Feb. 19 at around 12:40 a.m.
Police say there were no injuries but there was a lot of property damage reported.
After investigating, police learned that a vehicle pulled into the parking lot and a shooting took place between the occupants of the vehicle and a person that was outside.
The vehicle then sped off and headed west on Brooken Hill Drive according to police.
Police say this is an active investigation and more details will be released when available.
FSPD are asking nearby residents and business owners who have surveillance cameras, to review any footage between 12:30 a.m.-1 a.m. and call police if they see anything that could help with the investigation.
Anyone with information on this is asked to contact FSPD at 479-709-5100.
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Monday’s frigid temperatures – expected to last for the next few days – is serving as a test of lessons learned during Winter Storm Uri in February 2021.
That storm brought not only frigid temperatures and icy conditions but rolling blackouts and resulted in the deaths of hundreds of Texans. This time, operators say they’re seeing no issues from the cold.
“We haven’t received any reports of major productions disruptions,” R.J. DeSilva, director of the Railroad Commission’s Communications Division, told the Reporter-Telegram by email.
He said the agency will be working “around the clock” for the next several days to ensure sure natural gas supply is available to heat homes and fuel electricity generation.
“That includes calls with operators; working at the State Operations Center with the PUC, Texas Department of Emergency Management, ERCOT and TxDOT to resolve problems in real-time; and daily calls with the Texas Energy Reliability Council (TERC) to address any requests for assistance,” DeSilva continued.
Steve Pruett, president and chief executive officer of Elevation Resources and chairman of the Independent Petroleum Association of America, commented by email, “the greatest safety concern is ice on the highways and roads, which caught most of us off guard this morning. We expected it on Wednesday, but not this morning. Some oil haulers are not operating, which could cause operators without oil pipeline connections to shut-in oil wells when they run out of storage. We are hopeful the oil gatherers will resume trucking (Tuesday), but Wednesday’s forecast calls for more freezing precipitation.”
His company’s power supplies have not been affected, allowing the company to run its electric-driven gas lift compressors and keep its wells online, he wrote. “Our gas purchaser/processor DCP remains operational, so the natural gas is flowing down the gas pipeline and NGLs on the pipeline to Mont Belvieu. So far, so good, but we won’t thaw out until Thursday.”
Chevron executives told the Reporter-Telegram by email, “The safety of people and the environment are our highest priorities. We are monitoring this week’s weather and have winter weather action plans in place to enable safe, reliable, and sustainable operations.”
The company, they continued, “strives to bring affordable, reliable and ever-cleaner energy to the world. We have worked with key contractors and stakeholders so that our infrastructure and assets are in the best position to deliver natural gas when challenged with hazardous weather patterns and temperatures. This includes actions compliant with Texas Railroad Commission regulations, such as enhanced safety protocols, risk mitigation, winterizing facilities, and deploying additional resources.”
Likewise, Pioneer Natural Resources officials told the Reporter-Telegram they are actively monitoring the weather and, while operations have not been impacted, they are working to ensure employees and facilities are safe.
Meghan Macdonald, spokesperson for ExxonMobil, told the Reporter-Telegram by email, “The safety of our employees is our top priority, and we are prepared to adjust operations to ensure the safety of all personnel. We currently use a number of winterization methods in our operations, which may include cold weather barriers, line heaters and injecting methanol (an antifreeze-type solution) to help prevent equipment from freezing, among other methods.”
David Bledsoe, president of Henry Resources told the Reporter-Telegram by email that the company is not experiencing any problems due to the weather. He also defended the industry from criticism it received two years ago during Winter Storm Uri.
“The oil and gas industry took a bad wrap during Winter Storm Uri,” he wrote. “We did not have any downtime related to freezing, we only went down when we lost power. And the recovery was also true: When we got power restored, our production was up and running within a few hours. That just confirms the real problems were not caused by an oil and natural gas shortage.”
Pipeline company Kinder Morgan stated it had taken steps to prepare for the weather.
“We took proactive steps to prepare our assets for the winter storm forecasted to impact West Texas this week,” Katherine Hill, senior communications specialist with Kinder Morgan wrote. “We will continue to monitor the storm and make adjustments as needed. We are not expecting significant impacts to our natural gas operations at this time, and our natural gas storage facilities are well positioned to support losses in supply if they occur.” | https://www.mrt.com/business/oil/article/permian-oil-gas-operators-report-no-issues-17752402.php | 2023-01-31 02:05:44 | 1 | https://www.mrt.com/business/oil/article/permian-oil-gas-operators-report-no-issues-17752402.php |
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — Florida school shooter Nikolas Cruz calmly told a psychologist why he picked Valentine’s Day to massacre 17 people at Parkland’s Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School four years ago: Because no one loved him, he wanted to ruin the holiday forever for anyone associated with the school.
Prosecutors began wrapping up their rebuttal case Thursday by playing that video clip from jailhouse interviews Cruz did with their psychologist hoping it bolsters their contention that he wasn’t driven to kill by a mental disorder he couldn’t control, but planned his attack and chose to carry it out.
They are trying to convince jurors they should sentence Cruz, 24, to death for the Feb. 14, 2018, massacre at the suburban Fort Lauderdale school. He pleaded guilty a year ago. For the former Stoneman Douglas student to receive a death sentence, the seven-man, five-woman jury must be unanimous. Otherwise, his sentence will be life without parole.
Cruz’s attorneys have contended throughout the trial that his birth mother’s heavy drinking during pregnancy left him with fetal alcohol spectrum disorder, causing brain dysfunctions that led to lifelong episodes of bizarre, erratic and sometimes violent conduct that culminated with the shootings. After several attempts that were blocked by Circuit Judge Elizabeth Scherer, they were also able to tell jurors Thursday that Cruz says he was raped and sexually molested numerous times by a neighbor when he was 9.
Robert Denney, a Missouri neuropsychologist testifying for the prosecution, interviewed and tested Cruz last March over three days — under Florida law, if defense attorneys argue their client has a mental deficiency, prosecutors get to conduct their own examination.
Denney testified earlier that he believes Cruz purposely did poorly on tests in an attempt to mimic severe brain dysfunction. He reiterated his belief Thursday that Cruz does not have fetal alcohol issues, but has antisocial personality disorder — in lay terms, he’s a sociopath.
He said Cruz understands reality and can control his actions when it suits him. He said that differentiates antisocial personality disorder from schizophrenia or delusions, where the person acts on false thoughts they can’t control.
Assistant prosecutor Jeff Marcus played two videos from Denney’s interviews with Cruz. In the first, Cruz describes his torture of animals such as toads and lizards as a child, an issue that has been raised several times.
“I burned, I tortured them, I skinned them alive, I shot them,” Cruz said without emotion. “I would play with their dead bodies or I would eat them.”
In the second video, Denney asks Cruz as he is finishing his second and final day of interviews is there “anything important that I haven’t asked you?”
Cruz thought for about 10 seconds and then responded, “Why I chose Valentine’s Day.” He then explained.
“Because I thought no one would love me,” Cruz said. “I didn’t like Valentine’s Day and I wanted to ruin it for everyone.” A soft gasp went up from victim’s parents and relatives sitting in the courtroom.
“Do you mean for the family members of the kids that were killed?” Denney asks.
“No, for the school,” Cruz replied. The holiday will never be celebrated there again, he said.
Marcus then read off the names of the 17 victims and after each asked Denney if fetal alcohol syndrome could explain why Cruz murdered that person. No, Denney replied 17 times.
Under cross-examination by defense attorney Casey Secor, Denney conceded Cruz said in their interviews he had been molested and raped by a neighbor. It is an issue the defense has wanted to present several times, but Judge Scherer ruled that the only three people who can corroborate the accusation aren’t available. Cruz adoptive mother, Lynda Cruz, died months before the shootings and the alleged rapist and his mother no longer live in the United States and can’t be forced to appear as witnesses.
Prosecutors may wrap up their rebuttal case later Thursday. Closing arguments would be early next week followed by deliberations. | https://pix11.com/news/national-news/ap-national/ap-school-shooter-chose-valentines-day-to-ruin-it-forever/ | 2022-10-07 10:03:34 | 0 | https://pix11.com/news/national-news/ap-national/ap-school-shooter-chose-valentines-day-to-ruin-it-forever/ |
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