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WEST PALM BEACH, Fla., June 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Author, divorce real estate and mortgage expert Jeffrey Landers proudly announced today the upcoming release of his new book, Divorce House Sense™ - Can You Keep Your Marital Home or Will You Have to Sell? The book, which is Landers' seventh published book on divorce, will be available for sale in September and covers a wealth of information regarding how and whether to keep or sell your marital home in a divorce.
For more information on the upcoming book release, or to sign up for updates from the author, please visit here.
"Going through a divorce is one of the toughest, most stressful events you will ever go through, and one of the biggest areas of contention is the marital home – typically the family's largest asset," says Landers. "I wrote this book because there is a total lack of accurate information available to divorcing homeowners and divorce professionals on the unique requirements that mortgage lenders have for divorcing and divorced people. This, unfortunately, has resulted in many people finding out after their divorce is finalized that they cannot keep their home or buy a new one because they will not qualify for financing."
In the book, Landers goes over everything from basics such as how to make sure that the alimony and child support you are going to receive will count as qualified income to more complex considerations like creative financing alternatives and protecting your credit through a divorce. Landers is truly an expert in the field, with over four decades of divorce and real estate experience.
In 2010, Jeff founded Bedrock Divorce Advisors, LLC, which works exclusively with women going through a financially complicated divorce. Dealing with the marital home is almost always a major issue in any divorce, and Jeff's strong background and know-how has guided many hundreds of women all over the U.S. through the complex process of selling their marital home or buying out their spouse so they can remain in their homes.
To focus exclusively on the marital home, Jeff also founded Next Act Properties, Inc., which provides real estate and mortgage solutions for divorcing people.
Jeff Landers is an author, divorce real estate and mortgage expert, who is the founder of Bedrock Divorce Advisors, LLC and Next Act Properties, Inc. Landers is an accomplished author who has previously published six books on divorce with over 15,000 copies sold and has been a frequent contributor to Forbes.com, The Huffington Post, and other prestigious publications. He is a graduate of Columbia University where he earned his Bachelor's degree, and also studied law at Pace University School of Law. Landers is also a Certified Divorce Lending Professional (CDLP™), Certified Divorce Financial Analyst (CDFA™), and Licensed Real Estate and Mortgage Broker. For more information, please visit his website at https://nextactproperties.com.
CONTACT: Jeffrey Landers, landers@nextactproperties.com
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Co-branded indices to further price transparency and risk assessment in the renewable energy markets
NEW YORK, June 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- S&P Global Commodity Insights, the leading independent provider of information and benchmark prices for the commodities and energy markets, and Pexapark, the leading provider of reference pricing, enterprise software and execution services for renewable power purchase agreements (PPAs), today announced an agreement to create jointly renewable energy price indices to help create more transparency in renewable energy markets. The collaboration will combine Platts benchmark expertise with Pexapark's trusted reference pricing of renewable PPAs across European markets.
Powered by Pexapark's unique data set, technology and price assessment methodology, coupled with S&P Global Commodity Insights' Platts index methodology, the new daily price indices will provide enhanced transparency and risk assessment capabilities for renewable energy market participants. Both companies share a goal to create much-needed price benchmarks to drive greater understanding and investment in sustainable energy, including valuing assets, managing volatility, and for generators and offtakers to structure and close PPA deals.
"As the energy transition gathers momentum around the globe, benchmark pricing for sustainable energy is crucial for the evolution and growth of the renewable energy market," said Alan Hayes, Head of Energy Transition Pricing for S&P Global Commodity Insights. "This new family of renewable energy indices will combine the independence and methodology rigor of Platts benchmarking processes with Pexapark's established price data, technology and expertise in this growing and important sector."
Under the agreement, Pexapark will provide evaluated prices for PPAs in solar and wind to S&P Global Commodity Insights for the joint development of renewable energy price indices. These indices will help facilitate growth in deal making for PPAs by creating benchmarks for the market, which S&P Global Commodity Insights expects to play a central role in the renewable energy expansion that will underpin much of the corporate and government energy transition strategies.
"We welcome the opportunity to use our wealth of renewable energy price data to launch new indices backed up by the significant benchmarking experience of S&P Global Commodity Insights," said Michael Waldner, Co-Founder and CEO at Pexapark. "Our company was founded on the purpose of accelerating the energy transition by creating an efficient market for renewable energy, and this partnership is a major step in that ongoing work."
About Pexapark
Pexapark is an award-winning enterprise software and advisory company, specialized in renewable energy. With more than 20,000 MW of renewable PPA transactions supported, Pexapark is the reference for buying, selling and managing renewable energy. Pexapark's PPA reference prices increase transparency across 18 markets. Our advisory team and software suite enable leading companies to close successful PPA transactions, manage their risk and grow their renewable energy revenues. Pexapark was founded in 2017 with the purpose of accelerating the energy transition towards net zero by creating an efficient market for renewable energy. For more information, please visit https://pexapark.com.
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At S&P Global Commodity Insights, our complete view of global energy and commodity markets enables our customers to make decisions with conviction and create long-term, sustainable value.
We're a trusted connector that brings together thought leaders, market participants, governments, and regulators and we create solutions that lead to progress. Vital to navigating commodity markets, our coverage includes oil and gas, power, chemicals, metals, agriculture, shipping and energy transition. Platts products and services, including the most significant benchmark price assessments in the physical commodity markets, are offered through S&P Global Commodity Insights.
S&P Global Commodity Insights is a division of S&P Global (NYSE: SPGI). S&P Global is the world's foremost provider of credit ratings, benchmarks, analytics and workflow solutions in the global capital, commodity and automotive markets. With every one of our offerings, we help many of the world's leading organizations navigate the economic landscape so they can plan for tomorrow, today. For more information visit https://www.spglobal.com/commodityinsights.
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NEW YORK CITY (WABC) -- Bill Ritter sat down one-on-one with Sen. Charles Schumer for this week's episode of "Up Close."
Schumer reacted to the appointment of a special counsel to investigate former President Trump.
He said appointing a special counsel to oversee some of the criminal investigations is "the right thing to do."
"Trump will always accuse anything against him of bias, that's who he is," Schumer said. "But in general, the American people hopefully will think that this is a fair, down the middle approach."
He also touched on other subjects, including the Respect for Marriage Act which will solidify the federal law about marriage equality.
"It's personal to a whole lot of people including myself, my daughter has a beautiful wife, and they're a great couple and we love them dearly and they were worried about this," Schumer said. "In fact the first two people I called when the bill passed and got the 62 votes were my daughter and my daughter-in-law."
Don't miss the entire interview on this Sunday's edition of "Up Close."
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Missing baby found alive more than 40 years after parents found killed in woods
HOUSTON (Gray News) – A baby girl who went missing in 1981 after her parents were found dead in a wooded area of Houston, Texas has been located alive and well, according to the Texas Attorney General’s Office.
Investigators were unable to identify the couple when they were discovered, almost two months after they were killed.
In 2021, Identifinders International used genetic genealogy to positively identify them as Tina Gail Linn Clouse and Harold Dean Clouse Jr., a couple from Florida.
They had an infant daughter named Holly Marie who was not found with the remains of the Clouses.
Officials say Baby Holly, who is now 42 years old, has been found. She’s been notified of the identities of her biological parents and has been in contact with her extended biological family.
“We are thrilled that Holly will now have the chance to connect with her biological family who has been searching for her for so long,” said John Bischoff, vice president of the Missing Children Division at the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children.
“We hope that this is source of encouragement for other families who have missing loved ones and reminds us all to never give up.”
According to NCMEC, Holly hopes to meet her biological family in person soon.
“Although she realizes that so many people are interested in hearing more about her and her story, she is asking for privacy at this time,” the NCMEC wrote.
No other information was released on the circumstances of Holly’s disappearance.
The Linn and Clouse families have been looking for answers as to what happened to her and the deaths of the Clouses.
The investigation into the couple’s killings is ongoing.
According to KWTX, police said Harold was beaten, bound and gagged. His wife was found strangled.
The Texas Attorney General’s Office Cold Case and Missing Persons Unit collaborated with several agencies in different states to find Holly.
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Dustin Ybarra
Dustin Ybarra
If parental abandonment is one of life’s sourer lemons given to far too many children, Dustin Ybarra has at least made lemonade from his father’s absence. And the pitcher of it he has whipped up has quenched the thirst for laughter among comedy fans to boot.
“I got me a few good jokes from the dad not being around things, so I don’t really have any resentment there,” the comedian surmises of the professional good to have come from growing up with a single mother.
Ybarra brings his easygoing humor informed by struggle and experiences he shares with his audiences to The Improv (2110 Lower Union St in The Corners at Brookfield) for an 8 p.m.headlining set on Thursday, June 1.
“Dude, I love doing what I do, and I am so grateful that I get to do it,” Ybarra exclaims as to why he’s one of the minority of comedians wearing a nearly constant grin. “The most I have to work is an hour at night, not including writing jokes,” he explains. Comparing his current lot in life to that of his sibling, he adds. “My brother is a locksmith, so I’m just happy to be up there; and I’m happy that I get a job where I can make people feel good.”
Fast Food Funnies
Apart from killing on a club stage, another thing that makes Ybarra happy is food, specifically fast food. The subject has figured prominently in his work not only because he loves him some McDonald’s and Cik-Fil-A, but he knows quick franchise fare is more popular than its naysayers might have others believe.
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“Ha ha ,yeah, sometimes I be like ‘Wow, that’s, like, 30 minutes of fast food jokes,’ but then, at the same time it’s like, ‘OK, you gotta write what you know,’” Ybarraa confesses. Anyway, everybody has to eat.
“Fast food is such a relatable thing, and I use a lot of relatabilityin my comedy,” he shares. “I love when I see people’s eyes light up like they know exactly what I’m talking about. Also, I’m not one of those edgy comics I like talking about fast food it’s not exactly a controversial topic. Plus at some point I would like to go onto McDonald’s and get free stuff.”
His affection for grub associated with marijuana munchies, and a demeanor that recalls a giddy Cheech Marin, may give the impression that Ybarra is a toker, too, That’s not the case. At least nowadays.
Sober Humor
“I’m not really a stoner. I am so over that now, so I guess I’m just kind of a clever fat ass,” Ybarra says. In fact, his path to becoming free of intoxicants has led him to becoming relatable in a different, encouraging way.
“I started talking about sobriety in my act. I think that that’s something cool because a lot of people out there are struggling, and I was struggling for a while,” he admits. “Being able to put funny into such a dark thing is something that I really enjoy, especially when people come up after shows, and tell me how long they’ve been sober or tell me how a friend of theirs needs help or some thing or that they went through the same thing. I like that connection.”
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NEW YORK, Sept. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Klein Law Firm announces that a class action complaint has been filed on behalf of shareholders of Kohl's Corporation (NYSE: KSS) alleging that the Company violated federal securities laws.
Class Period: October 20, 2020 to May 19, 2022
Lead Plaintiff Deadline: November 1, 2022
No obligation or cost to you.
Learn more about your recoverable losses in KSS:
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Kohl's Corporation NEWS - KSS NEWS
CLASS ACTION CASE DETAILS: The filed complaint alleges that Kohl's Corporation made materially false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (i) Kohl's new strategic framework to "drive top-line growth," "expand operating margin," and become "the most trusted retailer of choice for the active and casual lifestyle" (the "Strategic Plan") was not well tailored to achieving the Company's stated goals; (ii) the defendants had likewise overstated the Company's success in executing its Strategic Plan; (iii) Kohl's had deficient disclosure controls and procedures, internal control over financial reporting, and corporate governance mechanisms; (iv) as a result, the Company's board of directors was able to and did withhold material information from shareholders about the state of Kohl's in the lead-up to the Company's annual meeting; (v) all the foregoing, once revealed, was likely to have a material negative impact on Kohl's financial condition and reputation; and (vi) as a result, the Company's public statements were materially false and misleading at all relevant times.
WHAT THIS MEANS TO YOU AS A SHAREHOLDER: If you have suffered a loss in Kohl's you have until November 1, 2022 to petition the court for lead plaintiff status. Your ability to share in any recovery doesn't require that you serve as a lead plaintiff.
NO COST TO YOU: If you purchased Kohl's securities during the relevant period, you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out-of-pocket fees.
HOW TO PROTECT YOUR FINANCIAL INTERESTS: For additional information about the KSS lawsuit, please contact J. Klein, Esq. by telephone at 212-616-4899 or click this link: https://www.kleinstocklaw.com/pslra-1/kohls-class-action-loss-submission-form?id=31582&from=4.
ABOUT KLEIN LAW FIRM
J. Klein, Esq. represents investors and participates in securities litigations involving financial fraud throughout the nation. The Klein Law Firm is a boutique litigation firm with experience in a wide range of areas including securities law, corporate finance and commercial litigation. Since 2011, our experienced attorneys have achieved superior results for our clients with a personalized focus. Attorney advertising. Prior results do not guarantee similar outcomes.
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AUSTIN, Texas, March 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Abrigo, the leading technology provider of compliance, credit risk, and lending solutions for financial institutions, announced the launch of Abrigo Community Lending, new lending software built specially for banks and credit unions with up to $500 million in assets.
Abrigo Community Lending provides a robust deal summary page and role-based dashboards that give bankers easy access to data needed to process loan requests, manage their pipeline, and close deals faster.
A recent survey by Abrigo found that 70% of community financial institutions value "ease of use" most when considering lending software. Leveraging twenty years of lending software experience, Abrigo Community Lending focuses on streamlined workflows and easy to use interfaces. Colin Hinkle of Hendricks County Bank and Trust, an early user, said, "If I were a loan officer meeting someone for lunch, I could complete the loan application between the time I ordered and my food arrives, which is perfect."
"Abrigo is committed to helping community financial institutions strengthen their customer relationships by providing innovative technology, and our partnerships with 2,400 institutions reflect that," said Jay Blandford, Abrigo CEO. "We know many community financial institutions lack IT resources to implement software, which is why we created a streamlined lending platform they can get up and running quickly."
Abrigo Community Lending's guided workflows for multiple loan types helps lenders stay on task and on time, enabling them to enhance their client experience and improve their efficiency ratios without adding staff. Abrigo Community Lending includes everything a community financial institution needs to grow without unnecessary complexity.
For more information about Abrigo Community Lending, visit here.
About Abrigo
Abrigo is a leading provider of compliance, credit risk, lending, and asset/liability management solutions and services that help financial institutions thrive. Abrigo accelerates growth, increases client efficiency, and improves customer experience with an easy-to-use and expansive platform. We ensure customer success with our award-winning client service team, advisory expertise, and innovative technology. With a network of 2,400+ FIs, Abrigo offers unique opportunities for insightful peer benchmarks and best practices. Visit abrigo.com to learn more. Follow Abrigo on social media using @WeAreAbrigo.
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BAY COUNTY, MI — Standish-based Vantage Plastics is investing nearly $31 million and creating 93 jobs in Bay County’s Bangor Township.
Vantage Plastics is a custom thermoformer with full in-house design, prototyping, and tool build capabilities serving customers in the automotive and consumer goods industries, according to a Michigan Economic Development Corp. news release announcing the investment.
The company, which currently employs 318 in Michigan, is experiencing significant growth, especially in the automotive supply chain, and plans to expand into an existing vacant facility in Bangor Township, where it will add manufacturing and warehousing space.
The project is expected to result in a total capital investment of $30.9 million and create 93 jobs with the support of a $1.2 million Michigan Business Development Program performance-based grant, the release states. The project supports the state’s efforts to be the global leader in the future of mobility and vehicle electrification. The company chose Michigan for the project over a competing site in Nevada due to existing relationships and customers it has in Michigan.
Related: Michigan awards millions to glass, electric truck and auto parts companies
”Since its inception, Vantage Plastics has experienced steady growth,” company president Paul Aultman said in a statement. “As a family-based company, it’s an honor to be able to expand our business in our home state. It’s rewarding to see the business we began in a 45,000 square foot building, 27 years ago expanding into a second facility partnering with cutting edge industries to supply them with products. We feel blessed and we appreciate the support we have received from all of the partners who have helped make this project a reality.”
The project will put to use a long-vacant building in the community and will further solidify the company’s presence and future investment in the state.
”The expansion of Vantage Plastics in beautiful Bangor Township is monumental for our community,” Bangor Township Supervisor Glenn Rowley said in a statement. “The company is rehabilitating a 325,000 square foot obsolete property that has sat vacant for some time now. We’re looking forward to seeing the impact Vantage Plastics will have on this industrial area and the potential it will create for future development of the area.”
Bangor Township officials anticipate approval of a property tax abatement in support of the project, according to the release.
“Vantage Plastics is a leader in their industry and because of that fact they have had more than one opportunity to expand their business elsewhere,” Trevor Keyes, president and CEO of Bay Future Inc., said in a statement. “This project was no exception. Their decision to grow their business here in the region, and specifically in Bay County, is a testament to the resources we have here and their commitment to their employees and this community. We are grateful to Vantage Plastics for their investment and for their commitment to our community and to the state of Michigan.”
For information on careers with Vantage Plastics, visit www.vantageplastics.com/careers/.
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Partnership with Brandi Chastain and $600,000 Contribution to the U.S. Soccer Foundation Will Keep Over 30,000 Young Athletes on the Field
PLANO, Texas, Nov. 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Frito-Lay North America, the North American Regional Supporter of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™, today announced a $600,000 contribution to the "All-In with Frito-Lay" initiative with the U.S. Soccer Foundation. This program is the first step in Frito-Lay's three-year commitment to increase equity in soccer by working with partners and organizations to enhance resources and training for young athletes.
"Frito-Lay has pledged $1 million to charitable organizations to even the playing field," said Brett O'Brien, chief marketing officer of Frito-Lay North America. "While soccer only requires a ball and a patch of grass to play, many barriers often relegate thousands of players to the sidelines. The 'All-In with Frito-Lay' initiative will help break these barriers through incredible coaches, new equipment and resources that help keep young athletes in the game."
All-In with Frito-Lay Initiative
As part of the initiative, more than 1,000 coaches will be trained by the U.S. Soccer Foundation, an expert with more than 25 years of experience in sports-based youth development. The coaches will be trained via evidence-based methods that incorporate mentorship, teach coaches to create lasting, positive connections with youth, and guide coaches on how to strengthen the social and emotional skills of young people in underserved communities.
Frito-Lay's support funds the development of and access to coaching and mentoring training resources, as well as equipment, including soccer balls, goals and pinnies. Further, the donation contributes to opportunities for coaches to attend soccer conferences and events throughout the year and spaces for training and workshops.
In celebration of the program and partnership, on November 29, Frito-Lay and the U.S. Soccer Foundation held an interactive superstar-soccer event at Rio Hondo Park in Pico Rivera, California, where two-time FIFA Women's World Cup™ champion and two-time Olympic gold medalist Brandi Chastain surprised more than 200 athletes by lacing up her cleats and jumping into their practice. Freestyle soccer stars Frankie Flo, DJ Diveny, Hayley Gonzales and Caitlyn Schrepfer joined Chastain in running a series of drills that included trick shots, footwork and passing.
"It's always a great feeling getting back out on the field, especially when it's for a program that celebrates the relationship between coaches and athletes and is focused on keeping youth in the game," said Chastain. "A great coach will make their mark on you as a player and as a person by strengthening your confidence and empowering you to be the best person you can be."
Following the workshop, Chastain sat down with Tina Mahal, senior vice president of marketing, Frito-Lay North America, and the freestyle soccer stars to discuss the profound impact the game and their coaches have had on them throughout their careers and in their everyday lives. When asked about the most influential coach in her life, Brandi shared that her father was instrumental in shaping her soccer career and fostering her love of the game.
"The coach-player relationship is a special one. A great coach becomes a mentor whose impact stays with an athlete throughout their life," said Ed Foster-Simeon, president and CEO of the U.S. Soccer Foundation. "Shaping this initiative with Frito-Lay gives us an opportunity to train even more coaches as mentors, which in turn brings more youth onto the soccer field. Even more, it gives youth access to coaches that will make a positive impact on their lives on and off the field by supporting their physical, social, and emotional well-being."
Follow Frito-Lay on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook and YouTube to stay informed on all FIFA World Cup™ partnership activations and campaign news.
The FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™ is currently taking place until Dec. 18, 2022. For more information about the tournament, visit FIFA.com.
About the U.S. Soccer Foundation
The U.S. Soccer Foundation's programs are the national model for sports-based youth development in underserved communities. Since its founding in 1994, the Foundation has established programs proven to help children embrace an active and healthy lifestyle while nurturing their personal growth beyond sports. Its cost-effective, high-impact initiatives offer safe environments where kids and communities thrive. Headquartered in Washington, D.C., the U.S. Soccer Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization. For more information visit www.ussoccerfoundation.org or follow us on Twitter and Facebook.
About Frito-Lay North America
Frito-Lay North America is the $19 billion convenient foods division of PepsiCo, Inc. (NASDAQ: PEP), which is headquartered in Purchase, NY. Frito-Lay snacks include Lay's and Ruffles potato chips, Doritos tortilla chips, Cheetos snacks, Tostitos tortilla chips and branded dips, SunChips multigrain snacks and Fritos corn chips. The company operates 30+ manufacturing facilities across the U.S. and Canada, more than 200 distribution centers and services 315,000 retail customers per week through its direct-store-delivery model. Learn more about Frito-Lay at the corporate website, www.fritolay.com, on Twitter (@fritolay), on Instagram (@fritolay) and on Facebook (Frito-Lay).
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New fund addresses the current market environment by providing credit and infrastructure capital
CHICAGO, April 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- S2G Ventures ("S2G"), a leading multi-stage investment firm focused on the food, agriculture, ocean, and clean energy markets, has announced the launch of a $300M Special Opportunities fund to provide flexible financing for companies focused on creating positive long-term social and environmental impact. This fund brings S2G's assets under management to $2B.
S2G's Special Opportunities fund works with companies to find financing solutions to fit their unique needs. The fund has flexibility around risk profile, tenor, and structure and enables the firm to invest across the capital spectrum via debt, equity, or hybrid investments with a focus on businesses with assets, cashflows, contracts, or leases to provide downside protection. Additionally, the Special Opportunities fund allows S2G to support more mature companies in their scaling journey, providing them with a lower cost of capital that is aligned with their risk profile.
"The transition to a more resilient and efficient economy will require significant investments in capital-intensive and asset-oriented businesses. Instead of a friction to scale, we see this as an opportunity to ringfence risk, create value for investors and provide a solution the market increasingly needs," said Sanjeev Krishnan, senior managing director and chief investment officer at S2G Ventures. "The Special Opportunities fund expands our toolkit, builds on the subject matter expertise of our sector funds and enables S2G to work with companies across the broader climate tech market."
The new fund benefits from the domain experience across the firm's existing team and portfolio, which includes over 90 innovative companies across the food, agriculture, oceans, seafood, and clean energy sectors, spanning five countries, and includes companies at various stages of growth, from seed stage to public markets.
"There is a need for a different type of capital in the climate tech market to complement venture capital and private equity," said Andrea Woodside, principal, Special Opportunities fund. "The Special Opportunities fund is grounded in helping companies with creative financing solutions to support them in scaling as efficiently as possible."
Through the management of a historical real assets and credit portfolio and the new Special Opportunities fund, S2G, in turn, has invested in a number of portfolio companies and themes across asset finance. Some of these strategies include next-generation infrastructure financing through controlled environment agriculture and renewables development projects, natural assets investments that support conservation, investing in the gray-to-green transition by helping incumbent companies decarbonize their supply chains, and opportunities to take creative views of collateral.
S2G has already made six investments out of the fund, most recently in Circulus, a low-density polyethylene recycler that converts plastic waste into post-consumer resins for use in commercial and industrial applications, enabling the circular economy and making CPGs' supply chains more environmentally responsible. Through the fund, S2G has also invested in Service 1st Financial, a financial technology, innovation, and training company that is transforming the way home comfort is purchased and sold in the United States. In an example of the opportunities enabled by the fund, Service 1st Financial will be able to scale its energy efficiency deployments using debt invested via a special purpose vehicle, allowing the parent company to be capital efficient with its equity dollars.
"When Service 1st began exploring paths to efficiently capitalize the business for growth, S2G's Special Opportunities fund provided a compelling combination of debt and equity capital. This capital allowed us to make high-value investments in our operating infrastructure, as well as efficiently fund our rapidly growing portfolio of consumer lease contracts on energy-efficient home comfort equipment," said Anuj Khanna, founder and CEO of Service 1st Financial. "We are grateful for S2G's support and look forward to expanding the relationship in the years to come."
In addition to individual transactions and platform investments, the Special Opportunities fund has the ability to create new companies to take advantage of market white spaces, such as Clear Frontier, a business S2G helped create to capitalize on the supply-demand gap in the U.S. around organic grain. The fund looks forward to identifying other market white spaces and creating joint ventures and new companies to fill those gaps.
To learn more about S2G Ventures' Special Opportunities fund or to speak to its investment team, please visit https://www.s2gventures.com.
About S2G Ventures:
S2G Ventures, the direct investment team of Builders Vision, partners with entrepreneurs who are working on solutions to some of the world's greatest challenges across the food, agriculture, oceans, and clean energy markets. We provide capital, mentorship, and value-added resources to companies pursuing innovative market-based solutions that generate positive social, environmental, and financial returns. We provide our partners with flexible capital solutions that can range from seed and venture funding through growth equity to debt and infrastructure financing. For more information about S2G, visit s2gventures.com, tune-in to our podcast, or connect with us on LinkedIn.
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HOUSTON, May 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Through aligned goals and shared values, Memorial Hermann Health System is proud to have Houston Baptist University (HBU) join the system as a strategic partner in its Anchor Mission initiative to address social determinates of health in Southwest Houston.
Last year, Memorial Hermann announced its commitment to become an Anchor Institution in neighborhoods in Southwest Houston and Greater Heights, further aligning their institutional and operational resources with their system's community-centered vision. Through programs aimed at local hiring, local purchasing, impact investing and social determinates of health advocacy, Anchor Institutions work to address underlying economic and racial disparities to create more equitable health outcomes. HBU has joined Memorial Hermann as a partner in this mission, specifically focused on neighborhoods in Southwest Houston where HBU's main campus and the Memorial Hermann Southwest Hospital campus are both located.
"We are thrilled to welcome HBU as a partner in our mission to further address social determinants of health throughout the region, and specifically on initiatives impacting our communities in Southwest Houston," said Carol Paret, SVP and Chief Community Health Officer for Memorial Hermann. "Our work as an Anchor Institution is exciting, and their support and partnership will help us reach more neighborhoods and achieve an even greater impact."
As part of a growing collaboration of more than 70 leading health systems across the country, including Memorial Hermann, the Healthcare Anchor Network utilizes the "Anchor Mission" model to build more inclusive and sustainable local economies. As a system, Memorial Hermann already contributes hundreds of millions of dollars annually through supporting the uninsured and underinsured, school-based health centers, neighborhood health centers, community resource centers, park revitalization projects, mental health crisis clinics and more. Through last year's additional multi-million-dollar investment, the system is addressing social and economic factors in specific neighborhoods, including housing and employment, which ultimately contribute to health outcomes.
"Our campus is proudly nestled in the heart of Southwest Houston, and we are dedicated to supporting our local infrastructure, economy, and most importantly, our community and neighbors," said Dr. Robert B. Sloan, President of HBU. "We could not think of a better partner than Memorial Hermann and we are proud to join their efforts to address the disparities in our neighborhoods that lead to poor health outcomes, among other social inequities."
The Anchor Mission model is built on the foundation that sustainable health can only be achieved within a community by meeting essential needs and addressing factors that affect social determinants of health. Memorial Hermann hopes to forge additional partnerships with key collaborators across Greater Houston to implement programs and initiatives that improve the financial security of residents across the region, strengthen the local economic ecosystem, and address conditions that drive poor health outcomes in specific neighborhoods, including initiatives to improve housing conditions and access.
"Together, HBU and Memorial Hermann Southwest Hospital have a substantial footprint in Southwest Houston," said Malisha Patel, SVP and CEO for Memorial Hermann Southwest. "Memorial Hermann's vision is to create healthier communities, now and for generations to come. With partners like HBU, and hopefully many others who will join us in the near future, that vision can more quickly become a reality as organizations come together to address social disparities, help restore local economies, make a meaningful impact and ultimately improve the health and well-being of individuals and families," said Patel.
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ORION TOWNSHIP, Mich., Feb. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Last summer, General Motors began a $4B expansion on their Orion Township assembly plant to convert the plant to produce full-size Electric Vehicles (EV) pickups like the Chevrolet Silverado EV and the electric GMC Sierra in addition to other EV models currently produced on-site. With several other large projects also in the works, Township Building Official David Goodloe wanted to ensure his department was ready to handle the increased volume. After issuing an RFP, SAFEbuilt was selected to provide Supplemental Building Department Services.
"We have some exciting projects in the works," says Goodloe, "Our partnership with SAFEbuilt enables us to expand our team as needed with qualified, experienced professionals to keep everything moving forward." SAFEbuilt will begin providing services this month including plumbing and electrical inspections three days a week and plan reviews and mechanical inspections five days a week. Permit technician services will also be available on an as needed basis.
Serving as an extension of municipal staff, the SAFEbuilt team will work within the existing electronic permitting system to track permits and inspections. "Our goal is to seamlessly integrate with the existing building department staff," explains SAFEbuilt State Operations Manager Paul Featherston, "We are there to support them in their mission to provide quality and timely services while enforcing the Michigan Building Code."
"We're excited to welcome Orion Township to the SAFEbuilt family of communities served across the country," said Joe DeRosa, SAFEbuilt's President and Chief Revenue Officer. "Our mission is to support our community partners in achieving their goals, from managing day-to-day operational needs, catching up on backlogs, or assisting with high profile projects that create or enhance local jobs."
About SAFEbuilt
SAFEbuilt is a community development services company offering multi-disciplinary building and professional expertise in 30 states. The company employs approximately 1,800 employees serving more than 1,900 customers nationwide including local and state governments and private developers. SAFEbuilt offers the broadest array of community development services anchored by a sophisticated technology stack that is built to fit each customer's needs including stabilizing budgets, maximizing building department efficiencies, improving the customer experience, and accelerating both the speed to revenue for both municipalities and developers. To learn more, visit SAFEbuilt.com.
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WFO EUREKA Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Tuesday, February 14, 2023
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WIND ADVISORY
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
302 AM PST Tue Feb 14 2023
...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PST EARLY THIS
MORNING...
...HARD FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 9 AM PST
WEDNESDAY...
* WHAT...For the Hard Freeze Warning, sub-freezing temperatures as
low as 26 expected. For the Wind Advisory, north winds 20 to 30
mph with gusts up to 45 mph.
* WHERE...Mendocino Coast County.
* WHEN...For the Hard Freeze Warning, from 1 AM to 9 AM PST
Wednesday. For the Wind Advisory, until 4 AM PST early this
morning.
* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects.
Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may
result. Frost and freeze conditions will kill crops, other
sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor
plumbing.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.
Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. To prevent
freezing and possible bursting of outdoor water pipes they should
be wrapped, drained, or allowed to drip slowly. Those that have
in-ground sprinkler systems should drain them and cover above-
ground pipes to protect them from freezing.
Frost Advisories and Freeze Warnings are issued during the local
growing season as defined by climatology and local agriculture
experts. Once the growing season has ended these statements will
no longer be issued until the spring.
* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.
* WHERE...Portions of northwest California.
* WHEN...Until 4 AM PST early this morning.
* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree
limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 26 expected.
* WHERE...Coastal Del Norte and Northern Humboldt Coast Counties.
* WHEN...From 1 AM to 9 AM PST Wednesday.
* IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions will kill crops, other
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SUNNYVALE, Calif., March 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Ferrum Health, the nation's most widely deployed private AI platform for imaging, is proud to announce a strategic partnership with Riverain Technologies, a provider of advanced medical imaging AI solutions. This partnership brings together two industry leaders with a shared goal of accelerating provider adoption and reducing the implementation costs of life-saving clinical AI tools.
Riverain Technologies offers a suite of AI-powered medical imaging products, including ClearRead CT, and ClearRead Xray. These solutions use deep learning algorithms to analyze medical images and help radiologists quickly and accurately detect and diagnose life-threatening medical conditions.
Ferrum Health's Private AI Hub is a seamless platform that provides healthcare systems a secure, standardized, and cost-effective way to enable providers with clinical AI technology adoption. The integration of Riverain Technologies' Clear Visual Intelligence solutions into Ferrum Health's platform will provide healthcare providers with real-time access to the latest medical imaging technology, enabling them to provide better care for their patients.
"We are thrilled to partner with Riverain Technologies and their cutting-edge AI products," said Pelu Tran, CEO of Ferrum Health. "This partnership is a critical step in our mission to revolutionize the healthcare sector and empower healthcare providers with the latest medical imaging technology."
"The partnership with Ferrum Health allows Riverain to extend access to ClearRead solutions and reduce the delayed detection of lung cancer and other cardiothoracic disease," said Steve Worrell, CEO, Riverain Technologies.
About Ferrum Health
Ferrum Health developed an enterprise AI deployment platform to improve patient outcomes by democratizing health systems' access to the most innovative and impactful clinical AI technologies worldwide. The solution provides end-to-end AI Hubs able to run applications across all service lines. For more information, visit www.ferrumhealth.com and follow Ferrum on LinkedIn and Twitter.
About Riverain Technologies
Riverain Technologies is on a mission to revolutionize radiology by changing 1 in 3 delayed cardiothoracic disease diagnoses to none in 3. Using unique suppression technology, the company's ClearRead imaging interpretation solutions with Clear Visual Intelligence™ (CVI) create an unobstructed view within the existing workflow so radiologists can focus on what matters, precisely characterize, and report findings. Imaging interpretation with CVI moves radiologists beyond standard background-impaired imaging interpretation to allow focus on the actionable data to correctly and quickly detect cardiothoracic diseases with newfound Certainty of Search™ (CoS). For more information: https://www.riveraintech.com/
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Nebraska doctor explains how high heat, humidity can be dangerous
Over the last few days, we’ve been doing all we can to keep cool
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - We’ve all heard the warnings about excessive heat and how high temperatures can be dangerous, a Nebraska Medicine doctor says high humidity levels can also mean much more than a bad hair day.
The hot weather has forced many of us to change our daily routines.
“Just trying to get it in before the heat suppose to be pretty hot we’re on a good hot streak so still want to get out and enjoy the outdoors and get some fresh air,” said runner James Trout.
Over the last few days, we’ve been doing all we can to keep cool. We’ve been on a hot streak putting together a string of days with temperatures running in the 90s but the thermometer isn’t the true gauge of how hot it really is outside.
“You gotta factor in several things and that’s why we talk about humidity and dew point because that all factors into what we call the heat index of the feels like temperature, basically it’s saying this is what it’s going to feel like to the human body,” said WOWT Senior Chief Meteorologist Rusty Lord.
High humidity levels do more than affect the feel-like temperatures outside. Dr. Eric Ernest says too much moisture in the air also affects the body’s ability to cool down.
“The idea that the body typically uses sweat in order for evaporative cooling and so if it’s a hot day we start sweating the air blows across our bodies and that causes heat to be released so if you have a high level of humidity in the air that sweat and that evaporative process does work as well as it should,” said Dr. Ernest, Nebraska Medicine.
“Your body feels like it’s a lot hotter out there so when we get a day when it is 95 and the feels like temperature is 105, that 105 is what you want to pay attention to,” said Rusty Lord.
If you’re outside in the hot humid weather and not sweating, doctors say you could be moving into the realm of heat exhaustion or heat stroke.
Dr. Ernest says there are other signs that indicate you might be having trouble dealing with high temperatures and high humidity.
“I often tell people to take a look at their urine you’re really going for that clear very light yellow that’s a great gauge right off the bat if it’s dark yellow-brown not peeing at all, those are indications you’re dehydrated and you could be in real trouble,” said Dr. Ernest.
Doctors tell us it is important for us to pay attention to the humidity levels as well as the temperature as we make our way through thse periods of high heat.
Doctors say the elderly, very young and those who work outside should always be aware of conditions outside when the temperatures start to climb.
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VANCOUVER, Wash. (AP) — A sheriff’s deputy in Washington state who mistakenly shot and killed an off-duty police officer will not face criminal charges.
The Clark County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office announced its decision not to charge Clark County Sheriff’s Deputy Jonathan Feller Thursday in a letter to the sheriff, The Columbian reported.
The decision was made after a panel of prosecutors from around the state tasked with reviewing the shooting of Vancouver Police Officer Donald Sahota was unable to reach consensus on the “reasonableness” of Feller’s use of force.
Clark County Prosecutor Tony Golik said last week his office would review the 11-page advisory opinion — in addition to an independent investigation — and render its own decision.
“The result of Deputy Feller’s use of deadly force in this case was incredibly tragic. However, the facts support a finding that Deputy Feller made a mistake that a reasonable officer could have made in the same situation,” Golik's letter to the sheriff said.
The Clark County Sheriff’s Office confirmed it received the letter Thursday.
“We have and will continue to provide support to Deputy Feller,” the sheriff’s office said in a written statement.
Feller was placed on leave after the shooting and returned to administrative duty in July.
The shooting happened on Jan. 29, 2022, as police tried to catch a man, later identified as Julio Segura, 21, of Yakima, who was wanted for allegedly robbing a gas station at gunpoint in Vancouver, near Portland, Oregon. Segura, in a stolen Mercedes, fled the gas station with several hundred dollars, authorities said.
Officers stopped his vehicle with spike strips, but he ran and ended up about 10 miles (16 kilometers) from the gas station at Sahota's home in the city of Battle Ground, Washington.
Segura pounded on the door and said he’d been in a car crash and needed help, court documents said.
Sahota’s wife called 911 and said the man matched the description of a robbery suspect, authorities said. She told dispatchers that her husband, an armed, off-duty police officer, was headed outside to confront the man and detain him for law enforcement.
The two men fought in the driveway and Sahota was stabbed several times. Segura then forced his way into Sahota’s house, according to court documents.
Sahota, armed with his gun, chased the suspect just as Feller arrived and shot Sahota with a rifle. The investigation found Feller fired four shots within four seconds of arriving at Sahota’s home. An autopsy showed the gunshots killed Sahota.
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SHANGHAI, June 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Zhejiang Hyxi Technology Co., Ltd. ("HYXiPOWER"), a high-tech renewable energy company that focuses on smart PV & ESS, integrates research & development, manufacturing, and sales, made an impressive appearance at the recently concluded 16th International Photovoltaic Power Generation and Smart Energy Conference & Exhibition (SNEC 2023), at which it showcased a full lineup of photovoltaic (PV Inverters), energy storage and V2G products. Themed "The Green Future Is Now", the array of innovative solutions incorporating cutting-edge technologies positions HYXiPOWER as a renewable energy industry.
Technology leads the future
Given the complexity and diversity of clean energy application scenarios, it is imperative for devices to be embody qualities such as safety, reliability, portability, user-friendliness, efficiency, and intelligence. Understanding the significance of these requirements within the renewable energy sector, HYXiPOWER has raised the bar across the board, by expanding the focus beyond device safety and reliability to encompass data network security, optimizing not only device efficiency but also system efficiency, and enhancing both installation convenience and streamlined human-machine interfaces with the integration of artificial intelligence (AI)-powered power electronics. The effort has resulted in the creation of a comprehensive range of PV Inverters, storage and V2G products and solutions that are secure, reliable, efficient, convenient and intelligent.
Safe and Reliable – Full-Chain Quality and Reliability Assurance System with Global Endogenous Network Data Security
HYXiPOWER's technical team, with expertise spanning multiple domains, including power topology, algorithm control, and intelligent cloud platforms, has successfully developed numerous core technologies. They have also established over 300 testing capabilities at both system-level and device-level, including industry-leading labs for electromagnetic compatibility (EMC), RF, failure analysis, and HALT.
In parallel, HYXiPOWER maintains a vigilant stance towards critical network security risks, ensuring comprehensive data security and privacy protection throughout the entire lifecycle, with the aim of creating an all-inclusive industry-leading defense system.
Convenient and User-Friendly – The Expert Design Team Incorporates Industrial Aesthetics to Deliver the Ultimate Customer Experience
The design team's dedication to craftsmanship is evident in the company's product series that feature sleek minimalist appearance and modern technologies. Notably, several HYXiPOWER products have won the MUSE Design Awards, a prestigious industrial design accolade in North America.
With user-friendliness in mind, HYXiPOWER's lab team has embraced a user-centric approach, meticulously developing micro inverters with attachment points or hooks that enable effortless single-handed operation. Additionally, the team has pioneered industry-first energy storage and string inverters equipped with grab handles, significantly streamlining handling operations for both users and installers.
Global Efficiency – Maximizing Return on Investment by Enhancing Device and System Efficiency
HYXiPOWER has improved device efficiency by utilizing a high-precision maximum power point tracking (MPPT) algorithm, efficient topology, and adaptive control algorithms. These enhancements are further complemented by the application of research on wide temperature, low-loss magnetic devices. Moreover, the energy solution provider has incorporated several advanced technologies, including power grid situational awareness, prediction technology, intelligent scheduling and control, and smart operation and maintenance. These advancements collectively optimize power generation and system efficiency across multiple devices.
AI - AI Empowers Power Electronics Technology for Optimal System Operation in All Scenarios
Products: The AI impedance reshaping algorithm enhances grid compatibility by utilizing intelligent IV diagnosis and analysis in tandem with smart fault detection to identify power grid faults.
Platforms: Leveraging an intelligent energy management model as well as power generation and load forecast technologies, HYXiPOWER has created an optimal economic operation strategy to maximize power generation.
HYXiPOWER's Full Lineup of PV, Energy Storage and Charging Products
During SNEC 2023, HYXiPOWER displayed a full lineup of products for household, industrial, and commercial scenarios, comprising three inverters (micro, energy storage, and string), two energy solutions (energy storage and V2G), and one cloud platform.
The full array of module-level micro inverters (1-in-1, 2-in-1 and 4-in-1) offers a DC oversizing ratio of 150%, enabling enhanced safety. With an industry-leading conversion efficiency of up to 96.7%, and a low start-up voltage of 20V, the inverters enhance power generation while maintaining grid compatibility with a harmonic current of less than 3%. Moreover, the inverters support multiple communication methods, including WiFi and Sub-1G, catering to diverse application scenarios.
The Hybrid and string inverter lineup showcases notable features, including single-phase and three-phase inverters tailored for residential use, as well as three-phase inverters designed for industrial and commercial applications. The solutions incorporate AI technology that enhances safety by intelligently and effectively monitoring product information and identifying risks. In particular, the AI-enhanced arc fault circuit interrupter (AFCI) enables quicker and more accurate identification and detection of arc faults with a range of up to 200m and a rapid shutdown within 0.5 seconds. AI is also utilized in I-V Curve Diagnosis for faster fault location. Additionally, HYXiPOWER's stacked residential energy storage batteries employ A+ grade lithium iron phosphate cells, automotive-grade battery management system (BMS) solutions, and automotive-grade production processes, prioritizing comprehensive user safety.
HYXiPOWER's intelligent cloud platform, one of the company's flagship products, seamlessly combines data collection, real-time monitoring, intelligent alarms, remote control, efficient operation and maintenance, remote upgrading, and operational analysis. The platform features a user-friendly visual interface, supported by an intelligent operation and maintenance backend, enabling real-time monitoring of inverters, modules, and batteries while streamlining management for simplicity and accuracy. Adding new power station equipment has never been easier - just a click away, with an intuitive configuration process. Leveraging the physical model protocol, the platform maximizes data utilization.
Furthermore, HYXiPOWER has also rolled out multiple innovative products worldwide, including a 100kWh/200kWh all-in-one outdoor air-cooled cabinet, a new 372kWh liquid-cooled battery cabinet, a 30KW single-gun wall-mounted V2G, a 60KW double-gun floor-stand V2G, the DCS smart communication stick, and the DMU data collector.
Industry Recognition
During the exhibition, HYXiPOWER entered into strategic cooperation agreements with TÜV SÜD and Bureau Veritas (BV) and obtained certification from TÜV SÜD for its product series. At the same time, the firm has established cooperative intents with numerous domestic and international industry partners, fully demonstrating the reliability and industry recognition of its offerings.
A promising future awaits
In the future, HYXiPOWER will maintain its commitment to creating greater value for customers and partners through continuous innovation in technology and development of high quality products. The company also plans to enhance its capabilities in product development and services to better serve its customers worldwide. With a mission of advance the application of green energy, HYXiPOWER eagerly anticipates building a brighter future.
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New edition explores factors related to natural disasters and climate equity.
WASHINGTON, June 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- U.S. News & World Report, in collaboration with CVS Health, today released the fifth annual edition of the Healthiest Communities rankings. Amid the growing threat of climate change, the 2022 edition incorporates new data on environmental health, and is accompanied by an analysis showing which types of natural disasters pose the greatest threats to various racial and ethnic populations.
For the third year in a row, Los Alamos County, New Mexico, takes the top spot in the rankings. Falls Church, Virginia, is No. 2, while Douglas County, Colorado, is No. 3. Completing the top five are Morgan County, Utah and Carver County, Minnesota, at Nos. 4 and 5, respectively. Each of the top three counties in this year's rankings has been ranked No. 1 in a previous edition of Healthiest Communities.
New this year in the Environment category of the rankings, data on natural disasters from FEMA's National Risk Index highlights the threats faced by communities across the country. According to an accompanying U.S. News analysis of the index and U.S. Census Bureau data, Indigenous people are the most at risk from natural hazards. They have higher risks when it comes to sustained periods of colder temperatures, droughts, river and stream flooding, and wildfires compared with other racial and ethnic groups.
"The data behind the Healthiest Communities rankings provides a deep dive into the state of health equity in our country," said Kim Castro, editor and chief content officer at U.S. News. "By examining data on natural hazards, we can see how various demographic populations are affected by the risks tied to their environment."
The Healthiest Communities project includes additional resources alongside the rankings. For the third year in a row, county-level coronavirus data on metrics such as cases, deaths and vaccination rates are available through the COVID-19 and Your Community data hub. Along with the analysis of demographics and disaster risk, U.S. News is publishing editorial pieces that explore the reasons for Los Alamos County's continued success as America's Healthiest Community, and highlight the top-performing counties by key rankings metrics and categories, such as Population Health, Public Safety, Education, Mental Health and Life Expectancy.
"We all know the significant impact that social determinants have on the health and well-being of individuals and our local communities," said Dr. Joneigh Khaldun, vice president and chief health equity officer, CVS Health. "The data we collect helps us determine the best way to collaborate with communities to develop sustainable solutions and advance health equity in a way that meets their unique needs."
Earlier this year, CVS Health launched Health Zones, an initiative that provides concentrated local investments designed to reduce health disparities and advance health equity in under-resourced communities across the country. Health Zones is an integrated approach to addressing six key social determinants of health: housing, education, access to food, labor, transportation, and health care access. The Health Zones initiative is now active in five markets nationwide: Atlanta; Columbus, Ohio; Fresno, Calif.; Hartford, Conn.; and Phoenix with plans to expand into more cities later this year. Working with trusted national and local partners, CVS Health is addressing community health care needs, ensuring at-risk communities have access to resources and opportunities that can help them thrive.
Additional key findings from the 2022 edition of Healthiest Communities, including the connections between mental health, overall well-being and social determinants of health:
- Four of the top 20 Healthiest Communities are in Northern Virginia: Falls Church (No. 2), Loudoun County (No. 12), Arlington County (No. 13) and Fairfax County (No. 17).
- The states with the highest median overall scores in the analysis are Rhode Island, Minnesota and Iowa, while the lowest are found in Mississippi, Louisiana and Arkansas.
- Communities with lower scores in the Mental Health subcategory tend to have lower life expectancies, lower median household incomes and lower labor force participation, as well as higher rates of poverty.
- Rural communities are more likely to have higher shares of adults reporting frequent mental distress, and urban communities are more likely to have higher shares of Medicare beneficiaries diagnosed with depression.
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SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- San Francisco-based HumanQ (formerly known as Experiential Insight) is excited to announce a $2 million seed round of funding, led by Kindred Ventures, to further expand on its technology products and grow a global team of coaches in the high-demand workforce coaching and development market.
Today, the HumanQ digital platform offers employees of its global corporate customers in 55 different countries an opportunity to connect with each other through live video streaming during group coaching sessions. HumanQ's coach-led group sessions span various company and societally-relevant topics to create support, accountability, and connection among the workforce and community. Through the intersection of technology and human interaction, HumanQ increases purpose, empowerment and impact for employees in their customer organizations, who include Microsoft, LinkedIn, Chobani, Spark New Zealand, Bidgely, VMware, Penn State University and Stanford University, among others – where remote, hybrid and in-office populations have an opportunity to solve for cross-geographical and cross-functional collaboration and innovation.
HumanQ was founded by Nishika de Rosairo, a human capital veteran who spent a decade working for Deloitte Consulting, Salesforce, Cisco and several other Fortune 500 organizations. Understanding firsthand the struggle organizations face in providing meaningful development opportunities, she developed a group coaching platform for employee development and connection, leveraging a global network of expert coaches. Working with all levels of employees within companies, from startups to large enterprises, de Rosairo and HumanQ are challenging previous models where expert coaching only focused on executives. Alternatively, HumanQ utilizes a group coaching and live video model where all levels of the organization are able to achieve greater impact aligned to top priorities, with every level of the organization speaking the same language.
In today's world where employee purpose is at an all time high, HumanQ is at the forefront of building employee mindsets and success skills that enable them to act with agility, think bigger, become more resilient, build greater connection, have courageous conversations, be more inclusive, and innovate for the future – all while providing a safe psychological space to do so.
This shift in power from the organization to the employee is further amplified in the number of boardrooms who are adding human resource experts to their directorships where talent management now tops the list of areas that need more time and attention in the boardroom, and even ahead of strategic oversight for the first time1.
According to CNBC, nearly half of global employees are unhappy in their jobs today, and nearly 43 percent say they frequently think of quitting their jobs2. According to HumanQ, group coaching has proven to significantly improve the outlook: 94 percent of employees going through HumanQ digital group coaching programs are more engaged in their organization, and 96 percent are more equipped to add value, with 90 percent saying they would recommend their group coaching program to a colleague or friend.
"We have partnered with HumanQ to add value across our global regions with the goal of building leader mindsets, creating organization alignment, and rebuilding connection and engagement in this accelerated digital age. HumanQ's Group Coaching model is unique and powerful, and we're looking forward to our ongoing partnership," says Liz Brackett, Global Business Strategy Director at Microsoft.
"Companies in every industry and every stage, from early-stage startup to large public global companies, succeed or fail ultimately based on the quality of their ability to recruit and nurture talented employees. The accelerated shift toward a hybrid of office, distributed, and remote work has changed how we think about the importance and scope of professional development and learning. Not just for executives, HumanQ's video platform and network of coaches offers a fun, accessible, and scalable solution for the entire organization. HumanQ is a pioneer in this area using a purpose-built video SaaS platform that taps into their global network of vetted coaches. We're thrilled to lead their seed round as they expand their team and product development." said Steve Jang from Kindred Ventures.
The seed round of funding was led by Kindred Ventures, an early-stage venture capital fund which has a track record of investing in startups that have become innovative platform companies such as Uber, Coinbase, Postmates, Tala, Tonal, and Color Health. In addition, notable angels including Toast CFO Elena Gomez, Natus Medical CHRO Lisa Paul, Google Head of Engineering Dinesh Chahlia, and several other angels from leading organizations also participated in this round of financing.
HumanQ is a live video platform for group coaching designed to create psychologically safe spaces that build engagement, connection, and impact at every level of an organization. To date, HumanQ has delivered to over 55 countries worldwide leveraging a global expert network of coaches to unlock human potential. For more information on the impact of group coaching with HumanQ, visit www.humanQ.com or email info@humanq.com.
1 https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2022-02-04/it-s-taken-a-pandemic-to-get-the-boardroom-in-touch-with-the-workforce
2 https://www.cnbc.com/2013/09/17/nearly-half-of-the-worlds-employees-unhappy-in-their-jobs-survey.html
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COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) — Denmark will host a meeting this weekend of national security advisers from Western countries backing Ukraine and countries that have refused to condemn the Russian invasion, officials said Thursday.
The U.S. will send national security adviser Jake Sullivan and Under Secretary of State Victoria Nuland to the meeting in Copenhagen, which will focus on how to achieve a just peace in Ukraine, a Western official said on condition of anonymity because the trip hasn’t been formally announced.
India, Brazil and South Africa, which have refused to condemn the invasion and join Western sanctions on Moscow, have also been invited to the talks, the official said, but couldn’t say which countries would attend.
South Africa foreign ministry spokesman Clayson Monyela confirmed the country would send national security adviser Sydney Mufamadi and Foreign Ministry Director-General Zane Dangor to the meeting in the Danish capital.
Danish officials didn’t respond to requests for comment on Thursday, but Foreign Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen has previously said that Denmark would be willing to host talks on how to end the war with a variety of countries, including those that haven’t offered their support to Ukraine.
Brazil, India, China and South Africa, which along with Russia make up the BRICS group of developing economies, have adopted neutral stances in the conflict and called for peace negotiations between Russia and Ukraine.
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Aamer Madhani in Washington, and Gerald Imray in Cape Town, South Africa, contributed to this report.
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This story has been corrected to show that the name of South Africa’s national security adviser is Sydney, not Syndey. | https://www.yourcentralvalley.com/news/u-s-world/diplomats-from-western-countries-developing-economies-to-meet-in-denmark-for-ukraine-talks/ | 2023-06-23 03:04:40 | 1 | https://www.yourcentralvalley.com/news/u-s-world/diplomats-from-western-countries-developing-economies-to-meet-in-denmark-for-ukraine-talks/ |
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Tuesday evening's drawing of the Missouri Lottery's "Show Me Cash" game were:
22-25-31-37-38
(twenty-two, twenty-five, thirty-one, thirty-seven, thirty-eight)
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Tuesday evening's drawing of the Missouri Lottery's "Show Me Cash" game were:
22-25-31-37-38
(twenty-two, twenty-five, thirty-one, thirty-seven, thirty-eight) | https://www.ourmidland.com/lottery/article/Winning-numbers-drawn-in-Show-Me-Cash-game-17588010.php | 2022-11-16 04:14:26 | 0 | https://www.ourmidland.com/lottery/article/Winning-numbers-drawn-in-Show-Me-Cash-game-17588010.php |
Randolph County preparing for busy, fun year
POCAHONTAS, Ark. (KAIT) - The Randolph County Chamber of Commerce is gearing up for what it plans to be an eventful year.
Executive Director Cally Shore explained bringing people to Randolph County is essential for businesses all over the area.
“As of now, we have got four different major events scheduled,” she said. “Mar. 18, we have St. Patrick’s Day on the square. We’re going to be having live music, vendors, games, corn hole tournament, all kinds of things going on all day.”
Shore explained these events could help grow businesses in the county.
“Anything that I can do that will bring more revenue in our area. To our local businesses, small business, and large businesses, that’s kind of my goal,” she said.
You can visit the Randolph County Chamber of Commerce’s Facebook page to find out more on upcoming events.
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(The Hill) — Here are times when polls close on Election Day in every state and Washington, D.C. All times are listed in local time.
Alabama
Alaska
Arizona
Arkansas
California
Colorado
Connecticut
Delaware
Florida
Georgia
Hawaii
Idaho
Illinois
Indiana
Iowa
Kansas
Kentucky
Louisiana
Maine
Maryland
Massachusetts
Michigan
Minnesota
Mississippi
Missouri
Montana
Nebraska
Nevada
New Hampshire
New Jersey
New Mexico
New York
North Carolina
North Dakota
Ohio
Oklahoma
Oregon
Pennsylvania
Rhode Island
South Carolina
South Dakota
Tennessee
Texas
Utah
Vermont
Virginia
Washington
West Virginia
Wisconsin
Wyoming
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Thousands of fentanyl pills in candy boxes seized at LAX; suspect gets away
LOS ANGELES - Nearly 12,000 fentanyl pills hidden in candy boxes were seized at Los Angeles International Airport Tuesday, and the person who tried to smuggle them on to a plan got away, according to officials.
This happened around 7:30 a.m. Wednesday. LA County Sheriff’s Narcotics Bureau Detectives and Drug Enforcement Agency agents assigned to the airport seized the pill as the suspect tried to go through a TSA checkpoint. The suspect had several bags of popular candies, including Sweet Tarts, Skittles, and Whoppers.
Upon further inspection however, agents realized that the box had no candy in them, only fentanyl.
The suspect was able to get away, but authorities say they've identified them and are investigating. Anyone with information about this incident was asked to call LASD at 562-946-7125. Those wanting to stay anonymous can call 800-222-TIPS (8477), or submit a tip through http://lacrimestoppers.org. | https://www.fox35orlando.com/news/thousands-of-fentanyl-pills-in-candy-boxes-seized-at-lax-suspect-gets-away | 2022-10-20 16:38:51 | 0 | https://www.fox35orlando.com/news/thousands-of-fentanyl-pills-in-candy-boxes-seized-at-lax-suspect-gets-away |
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LONDON (AP) — The International Monetary Fund’s executive board has approved a long-awaited $3 billion bailout for Ghana in hopes of combating the country’s economic crisis.
The arrangement will allow for the immediate release of $600 million, with the remaining funds to be made available over the course of the next three years, the IMF said in a statement Wednesday.
Facing soaring inflation, high debt and a weakening currency, Ghana’s government began negotiations with the IMF last July for a bailout package. In December, the IMF agreed after a two-week visit to the West African country.
The IMF funds should help Ghana emerge from a financial crisis exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic but will require changes to the country’s tax system and public spending.
“The combination of large external shocks and preexisting fiscal and debt vulnerabilities precipitated a deep economic and financial crisis in Ghana,” IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva said in a statement.
The government has launched changes that will “focus on reining in inflation and rebuilding foreign reserve buffers,” she added.
Inflation in Ghana reached 41.2% in April, falling from a more than 20-year high of 54.1% in December, but still well above the central bank’s target of 6% to 10%, according to Trading Economics, which provides global economic information.
Georgieva said the Bank of Ghana, the country’s central bank, will keep raising interest rates to combat inflation, stop financing the government’s budget and allow a flexible exchange rate, among other steps.
Securing additional debt restructuring agreements with external creditors will be key to ensuring Ghana’s debt bailout plan succeeds, the IMF statement said. | https://www.wowktv.com/news/u-s-world/ap-imf-board-approves-3-billion-bailout-for-ghana-amid-economic-crisis/ | 2023-05-19 10:29:28 | 1 | https://www.wowktv.com/news/u-s-world/ap-imf-board-approves-3-billion-bailout-for-ghana-amid-economic-crisis/ |
WIMBLEDON, England (AP) — If it seems as if there are more empty green seats in the stands at Wimbledon than usual this fortnight, that’s because there have been fewer spectators than usual so far.
Through the first six days of main-draw competition at the All England Club, official attendance was listed as 237,927. That is a decrease of 7% from the Week 1 total at the last pre-pandemic edition of the tournament in 2019, which was 256,808.
Removing the last two years from consideration — crowd sizes and ticket sales were limited during Wimbledon in 2021 because of concerns about COVID-19, and the whole event was canceled entirely in 2020 — the 2022 figure is the second-lowest since 2007 (when it was 221,521).
Those numbers are all through the first Saturday of the fortnight. This is the first time the All England Club expanded the planned schedule to a full 14 days by including the middle Sunday, which traditionally has been a day of rest. In the past, organizers decided to add competition on that Sunday on just four occasions — in 1991, 1997, 2004 and 2016 — after there was so much rain in the first week that they needed to scramble to ease a backlog of matches.
On Monday, when asked about prospects for attendance, All England Club CEO Sally Bolton said: “First year of permanent middle Sunday, so we are expecting a record crowd because of that. We’ve got that additional capacity for that day.”
But this year’s Day 1 of the tournament got things off to an inauspicious start, with an announced attendance of only 36,603 — down 14% from the 42,517 on Day 1 in 2019, and the lowest since 2007.
Hard to know, of course, exactly what accounts for the decrease. The coronavirus could be a factor; cases are rising in Britain and three of the top 20 men’s seeds withdrew after testing positive for COVID-19. There are big names missing: Roger Federer was not in the field for the first time since 1998; the No. 1-ranked man, Daniil Medvedev, and other athletes from Russia and Belarus were barred from competing because of the war in Ukraine; Serena Williams lost in the first round. Inflation’s effects might make some people less inclined to spend money on tickets.
In 2016, there was so much rain in the early going that the first round, which is supposed to conclude on Tuesday, did not wrap up until Thursday. The attendance over the first half-dozen days that year was 236,173 — less than 1% below 2022 and the only non-coronavirus-affected total that has been lower since 2007.
In 2007, the total daily seating capacity for the tournament was 33,653; it currently is 37,140. Some courts do not have stands, plus the daily attendance totals include grounds passes, with allow fans to walk around the grounds and watch matches on a large video screen on the outside of No. 1 Court, aside from getting into smaller courts when there are seats available.
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Altovise McCloud was on her way home from work, thinking of only good things, like her future wedding and the home she and her fiancé are building, when the unthinkable happened.
The 43-year-old UAB clinical lab assistant was at a stop sign in Moody when, seemingly out of nowhere, the woman in the car in front of her showed up at her window.
That woman, identified by police as 27-year-old Rebecca Armstrong, became to cuss at McCloud, accused her of following her for weeks, and then shot her, McCloud said.
“It was so terrifying,’’ said McCloud, the mother of three sons. “I don’t know why she would do this.”
Armstrong is charged with attempted murder, aggravated assault, discharging a firearm into an occupied vehicle and reckless endangerment, and remains without bond in the St. Clair County Jail.
Earlier today, a St. Clair County Judge forwarded the cases to a grand jury for indictment consideration.
Court records do not yet list an attorney for Armstrong.
The shooting happened about 5 p.m. Wednesday, July 19, in the area of Highway 411 and Kerr Road.
The longtime UAB employee was on her way home from the O’Neal Comprehensive Cancer Center at the time.
“I love my job. I love the people,’’ McCloud said. “I have a bright spirit. I love laughter. I’ve always been like that. I try to help people.”
Driving home, she took an alternate route to avoid the always-congested Moody Parkway.
Armstrong, whose name McCloud did not know at the time, was sat a stop sign, and McCloud pulled up behind her.
“I was just listening to music,’’ she said.
McCloud didn’t realize how long they had been sitting there until she heard a car horn from behind, and noticed there was a line of about five vehicles behind her.
McCloud said she was wondering if she should get out and check on the woman in front of her when all of the sudden that woman – Armstrong – got out of her Maxima and started screaming at McCloud.
McCloud’s window was rolled about halfway down.
“I’m naïve I guess, but I didn’t think she was going to do anything, so I didn’t roll the window up,’’ she said.
Armstrong called McCloud cursed at her and accused her of following her.
“You’ve been following me for days,’’ she told McCloud. “Why have you been following me.”
McCloud said she was stunned. She’d never seen the woman before, and repeatedly told her that she didn’t know her and definitely had not been following her.
This went on for a few minutes.
“I looked down and she had a pistol in her hand,’’ McCloud said. “I’m just calling God, Jesus, Lord.”
“I didn’t cuss her out because she had a gun in her hand,’’ she said. “I didn’t want to make her even madder.”
Armstrong then pointed the gun at McCloud.
“Her face was so close,’’ she said. “When I looked back at her, she had the barrel of the gun just pointed at me.”
“I had my hands up and I was thinking this has got to be a dream,” McCloud said.
That’s when she said Armstrong shot her.
“It went through my hand and my face, and it came out the other side,’’ she said. “She shot again into the car, but that bullet didn’t hit me.”
McCloud began to cry and again tried to tell Armstrong she didn’t know her.
The driver in the car behind McCloud got out of vehicle and ran away.
“She was terrified,’’ McCloud said. “She thought the lady was going to shoot her too.”
“But she was only fixated on me,’’ McCloud said. “Blood was everywhere. I’ve never seen so much blood. It was just pouring out of my face onto my lap.”
The bullet went through McCloud’s cheek and broke her cheekbone. It also shattered her sinus plate.
“It was a bad spot, but it was the perfect spot,’’ McCloud said. “It may take a long time, but it will heal.”
McCloud said Armstrong continued to scream at her about being followed even after the shooting.
“I put the car in whatever gear I could find. I turned the wheel, press the gas and it went to a ditch,’’ she said. “I’m stuck. The wheel is just spinning. I’m crying, and she’s still standing at the top of the hill, yelling.”
Eventually, McCloud was able to drive away after hitting another car.
“My car was clunking, clacking,’’ she said. “I was like please just let me get far away from her. I’m just praying.”
Her car stopped down the street, and others came to help her.
“They were taking off their shirts trying to hold pressure to my face,’’ she said. “I’m hysterical, I’m shaking. I couldn’t talk. I couldn’t breathe.”
She said she worried about the people behind her.
“Once I got calm, I’m asking them go check on the people still back there,’’ she said. “That’s just me.”
She praised the police for their response.
“Moody PD, all of them, went into grandaddy, daddy mode,’’ she said. “They were just like taking care of me. It was so calming.”
“They were just wonderful,’’ she said. “They said they will get to the bottom of it.”
Armstrong was captured by police a short distance away.
According to the arrest report, she was handcuffed and then “began crying uncontrollably” and said she wanted her brother. Ultimately, she asked for an attorney.
McCloud has had surgery to clear her face wounds, but they are trying to let it heal slowly and on its own so as not to alter her appearance.
She also has to have surgery on her hand, but she’s not yet well enough to do so.
As painful as her physical wounds are, she said the emotional injuries are possibly worse.
“Nightmares, jumpy, jittery, anxiety,’’ she said. “I’m eating baby food. I’ve lost so much weight.’’
She also thinks about the what-ifs.
What if the bullet had hit higher? What if she had pulled her own gun and killed Armstrong? What if she had just taken a different route. What if somebody else had been injured?
Doctors have told her the physical recovery could take six months to a year.
A GoFundMe has been set up to help with her recovery. Donations can be made here.
“This was a random senseless act of violence,’' the GoFundMe reads. “And she will undergo countless medical procedures for her face and hand. She will be out of work for months.”
“She is a mother, fiancé, sister and an amazing friend to everyone,’' according to the site. “Please help her.”
McCloud says she wants to ask Armstrong “Why?”
“I don’t understand why she would do this,’’ McCloud said. “When I looked in her eyes, she had on some Aviator sunglasses, but you could see her eyes, they were just fixated on me. It was evil.” | https://www.al.com/news/2023/07/uab-lab-assistant-shot-in-face-on-moody-highway-says-attacker-accused-her-of-following-her-for-weeks.html | 2023-07-27 18:44:24 | 0 | https://www.al.com/news/2023/07/uab-lab-assistant-shot-in-face-on-moody-highway-says-attacker-accused-her-of-following-her-for-weeks.html |
NEW YORK, Sept. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- DarwinHealth, Inc., (www.DarwinHealth.com) a New York-based biotechnology and cancer drug discovery company announces the September 9, 2022 online publication in Current Protocols (Wiley Science) of their proprietary cancer drug discovery and validation pipeline, "A Patient-to-Model-to-Patient (PMP) cancer drug and biomarker discovery protocol for identifying and validating therapeutic agents targeting tumor regulatory architecture."
Link to the article provided herein: https://currentprotocols.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/cpz1.544
As the scientists note in their publication, the Patient-to-Model-to-Patient (PMP) protocol, which represents DarwinHealth's foundational drug, biomarker, and novel cancer target discovery pipeline/technology, addresses directly the current Achilles heel of cancer drug development, i.e., the inability to forge precise and predictive connections among three critical elements required for successful drug discovery and validation in human trials, including: (a) identifying the mechanistic -biological drivers and determinants of the cancer cell state; (b) characterizing and targeting therapeutically significant molecular targets governing the transcriptional state of cancer cells; and (c) generating validated biomarkers that are accurate predictors of clinical response in trial settings.
These barriers to precision-based cancer treatment and drug discovery are made even more complex by the heterogeneous nature of cancer, a challenge that the DarwinHealth group addresses by employing single cell analysis in combination with proprietary algorithmic tools, thereby making it possible to taxonomize tumor subtypes based on their transcriptional identity state.
Leveraging an oncotecture-based framework for cancer biology, the PMP approach reported by DarwinHealth employs computational algorithms and experimental methodologies to reconstruct and interrogate the regulatory logic of human cancer cells for identifying and therapeutically targeting a "tumor checkpoint" with novel, as well as existing pharmacological agents. Importantly, the PMP protocol systematically identifies, from specific patient tumor samples, the Master Regulator (MR) proteins that comprise the tumor checkpoint. Then, using gene expression profiles (RNA sequencing), it identifies in vitro and in vivo models that, by recapitulating the patient's tumor checkpoint, constitute appropriate cell line and animal models to further elucidate tissue context-specific drug mechanism of action.
Use of these matched models permits precise, biomarker-based pre-clinical validations of drug efficacy, the results of which can then be translated for use in more advanced PDX validations and human trials, which are currently in progress using this technology. Specifically, the combination of drug context-specific mechanism of action and the precise identification of patients' tumor checkpoints provides a personalized, mechanism-based biomarker for enrichment of prospective clinical trials with patients most likely to respond to the pharmacologic therapy under investigation.
Explaining the scientific and commercial implications of DarwinHealth's PMP drug and biomarker discovery platform, science journalist Forest Ray, PhD, reports on the paper and its technology in an article published online for genomeweb. Link is provided herein:
"PMP is a patient-centered, systems biology-driven, protocol that integrates highly sophisticated computational methods and experimental approaches—incorporating the precision of single-cell analysis—to optimize and accelerate drug discovery," noted lead author, Dr. Pasquale Laise, Senior Director of Computational Biology at DarwinHealth. "While the protocol is fully generalizable and can be applied to any cancer type or subtype, each step of the PMP discovery pipeline is tailored to the molecular profiles of tumors from individual patient samples and, therefore, is also able to identify large cohorts of patients representing distinct pharmacotypes linked to mechanistic biomarkers, an alignment that maximizes the chances of success in biomarker-directed clinical trials."
The identification and drug-based targeting of tumor checkpoints is a hallmark of DarwinHealth's proprietary methodology focused on cancer drug development. "The PMP protocol constitutes a systematic approach for identifying and targeting the core set of regulatory proteins (or master regulators) controlling the transcriptional identity [phenotypic state] of cancer cells, which distinguishes this Compound-2-Clinic (C2C) developmental roadmap from all other available strategies," explained DarwinHealth CSO, Dr. Mariano Alvarez. "Importantly, it expands the concept of oncogene addiction to the transcriptional regulators of the cancer cell state, which are universally present and, therefore, can be dissected for every tumor. The protocol closes the circle by dissecting such Master Regulators directly from the patient's tumor tissue, and then by using a drug's context-specific mechanism of action—empirically elucidated in cognate in vitro models—the pipeline predicts the therapeutic response of drugs under evaluation in the setting that matters most: clinical trials."
The PMP protocol is designed to address shortfalls and limitations in current approaches to cancer therapy and biomarker development. "Much like a building stands on multiple pillars—with the caveat that compromising any single pillar would not cause the entire structure to collapse—optimal, enduring approaches to cancer therapy require targeting multiple tumor dependencies simultaneously," explains Dr. Andrea Califano, Professor and Chair, Department of Systems Biology, Columbia University (https://news.columbia.edu/news/deciphering-cancer-messy-and-complex-were-here-it), and Co-Founder of DarwinHealth. "The technology and approach to cancer drug discovery highlighted in this manuscript provides significant complementarity to oncogene therapy by targeting an entire repertoire of tumor vulnerabilities, as represented by Master Regulator proteins that are responsible for maintaining the aberrant state and regulatory programs of the tumor cell."
DarwinHealth's PMP platform and drug discovery pipeline undergird the foundational technology the company has deployed for many scientific collaborations and partnerships focused on identification of novel cancer targets, generation of novel biomarkers, and drug development. "The Patient-to-Model-to-Patient protocol (PMP) we report is a patient tumor sample-centered, systems biology-based pipeline for cancer drug discovery with broad applications in the precision oncology and immuno-oncology space," explained Dr. Gideon Bosker, DarwinHealth Co-Founder and CEO. "Each step of the compound-to-clinic drug development and validation pipeline reported in Current Protocols is leveraged by the integration of computational algorithms and experimental data to ensure the targeted regulatory architecture—the 'tumor checkpoint'—and the mechanism-of action (MOA) of drugs being evaluated are consistently and actionably linked as the protocol progresses from cell lines to animal models and finally, into patients for clinical translation. Its universality in the context of cancer biology permits the PMP model to be applied across a broad spectrum of hematological and solid tumors, where numerous clinical trials based on this drug discovery technology are currently in progress. Moreover, the application of PMP technology to optimize immune response and diminish immunosuppressive effects among cell subtypes—including Tregs, fibroblasts, and macrophages—in the tumor microenvironment represents one of the most promising trajectories for developing drugs that can rescue response of immune checkpoint inhibitors by reprogramming phenotypic states of immunosuppressing cells."
When deployed in a systematic fashion, as it is at DarwinHealth where the commercial applications of the PMP protocol are under continual refinement and expansion, the PMP-based cancer target, biomarker, and drug discovery pipeline provides a roadmap for precision- and MOA-based identification of investigational, proprietary, and FDA-approved therapeutic agents targeting both tumor regulatory architecture, as well as the regulatory architecture of immune-centric cells.
About DarwinHealth
DarwinHealth: Precision Therapeutics for Cancer Medicine is a "frontiers of cancer," biotechnology-focused company, co-founded by CEO Gideon Bosker, MD, and Professor Andrea Califano, Clyde and Helen Wu Professor of Chemical Systems Biology and Chair, Department of Systems Biology at Columbia University. The company's technology was developed by the Califano lab over the past 15 years and is exclusively licensed from Columbia University.
DarwinHealth utilizes proprietary, systems biology algorithms to match virtually every cancer patient with the drugs and drug combinations that are most likely to produce a successful treatment outcome. "Conversely, these same algorithms also can prioritize investigational drugs and compound combinations of unknown potential against a full spectrum of human malignancies, as well as novel cancer targets," explained Dr. Bosker, "which make them invaluable for pharmaceutical companies seeking to both optimize their compound pipelines and discover mechanistically actionable, novel cancer targets and compound-tumor alignments."
DarwinHealth's mission statement is to deploy novel technologies rooted in systems biology to improve clinical outcomes of cancer treatment. Its core technology, the VIPER algorithm, can identify tightly knit modules of master regulator proteins that represent a new class of actionable therapeutic targets in cancer. The methodology is applied along two complementary axes: First, DarwinHealth's technologies support the systematic identification and validation of druggable targets at a more foundational, deep state of the cancer cell's regulatory logic so we and our scientific partners can exploit next generation actionability based on fundamental and more universal tumor dependencies and mechanisms. Second, from a drug development and discovery perspective, the same technologies are capable of identifying potentially druggable novel targets based on master regulators, and upstream modulators of those targets. This is where the DarwinHealth oncotecture-based approach, with its emphasis on elucidating and targeting tumor checkpoints, provides its most important solutions and repositioning roadmaps for advancing precision-focused cancer drug discovery and therapeutics.
The proprietary, precision medicine-based methods employed by DarwinHealth are supported by a deep body of scientific literature authored by its scientific leadership, including DarwinHealth CSO, Mariano Alvarez, PhD, who co-developed the company's critical computational infrastructure. These proprietary strategies leverage the ability to reverse-engineer and analyze the genome-wide regulatory and signaling logic of the cancer cell, by integrating data from in silico, in vitro, and in vivo assays. This provides a fully integrated drug characterization and discovery platform designed to elucidate, accelerate, and validate precise developmental trajectories for pharmaceutical assets, so their full clinical and commercial potential can be realized. For more information, please visit: www.DarwinHealth.com.
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COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) — Prince Joachim of Denmark is moving to the United States to take up the post of defense industry attache at the Danish embassy in Washington starting in September, the Danish defense ministry said on Friday.
“I am proud that I still get the opportunity to represent Denmark internationally in the area of security and defence” the 53-year-old prince said in a statement. “Transatlantic cooperation is a high-priority area, and I am honored that they have found me qualified for the task.”
Prince Joachim is the younger son of Queen Margrethe II, and is the sixth in the line of succession to the Danish throne. He has an extensive military background with the Danish Armed Forces and elsewhere starting from 1987.
The prince has held a similar position at the Danish embassy in Paris since 2020 but announced in November that he would leave the position this summer.
Last year, a split arose between him and the Danish royal house when Queen Margrethe decided that the prince’s four children should lose their titles as prince and princess.
Denmark’s popular long-serving monarch later apologized for upsetting members of her family with the decision, but has refused to change her mind.
In Denmark, which has a constitutional monarchy, the heir to the throne is Crown Prince Frederik, Joachim’s older brother. | https://www.texomashomepage.com/news/business/danish-prince-moves-to-us-for-defense-industry-attache-post/ | 2023-03-17 17:19:15 | 0 | https://www.texomashomepage.com/news/business/danish-prince-moves-to-us-for-defense-industry-attache-post/ |
MyPillow is auctioning off hundreds of pieces of equipment and subleasing some manufacturing spaces amid what founder and CEO Mike Lindell calls “a massive, massive cancellation.”
Lindell, in an interview with the Star Tribune, said MyPillow lost $100 million from “attacks by box stores, the shopping networks, the shopping channels, all of them did cancel culture on us.”
Several retailers, including Walmart, Bed Bath & Beyond, and Kohl’s, pulled MyPillow products from their shelves after Lindell continued to claim the 2020 presidential election was stolen from former President Trump.
The Chaska-based manufacturing company appears to be using the website K-BID Online Auctions, where they’re auctioning items including forklifts, conveyors belts, printers, electronics, commercial supplies and more.
Lindell said he can replace any auctioned items if the retailers “ever came back.”
Lindell told the Star Tribune that the company is subleasing some of its manufacturing spaces in Shakopee, Minn., as its demands are different for direct sales than what was needed with retailers.
“If the box stores ever came back we could have it if we needed it, but we don’t need that,” Lindell told the Star Tribune. “It affected a lot of things when you lose that big of a chunk [of revenue].”
Lindell is currently facing a $1.3 billion defamation suit from Dominion Voting Systems, who claim Lindell’s accusations of fraud, election rigging, and conspiracy have hurt the company’s brand.
Lindell was ordered in April to pay $5 million to a software developer who debunked Lindell’s data about the election after the MyPillow CEO vowed to pay that amount to anyone who could debunk his data allegedly proving election fraud. An arbitration panel ruled that software expert Robert Zeidman successfully disproved Lindell’s claims and ordered the payment within 30 days.
Lindell refused to pay and filed a motion in May to have the ruling tossed out. Zeidman responded and filed a petition in a federal court in Minnesota to get Lindell to pay the $5 million plus 10 percent interest per year until it’s paid.
According to reporting from The Washington Post, vacating the award would require the court determining the panel committed misconduct, exceeded its powers or that the process was corrupt. | https://www.kron4.com/news/mypillow-auctions-off-equipment-amid-massive-cancellation-ceo-lindell-says/ | 2023-07-11 23:13:52 | 0 | https://www.kron4.com/news/mypillow-auctions-off-equipment-amid-massive-cancellation-ceo-lindell-says/ |
The full range of Horizon Robotics Journey® series solutions will facilitate AION's elevation in consumer driving experiences
BEIJING, Feb. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Horizon Robotics, a leading provider of energy-efficient computing solutions for advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) in China, and Guangzhou Automotive Group ("GAC") AION, one of the leading premium electric vehicle (EV) brands in China, signed a comprehensive strategic partnership on Jan. 17 to jointly develop advanced driving assistance products. With shipments of over 2 million Journey® series units across many automotive brands in China, Horizon Robotics will further support AION to meet consumer's demand for high-quality mobility and bring a safer and more convenient experience for drivers and passengers during their journeys.
Under the partnership, AION will develop a series of market-leading car models powered by Horizon Robotics' solutions, featuring advanced automated driving and interactive in-cabin functions. With the AION model built on Journey 2 already in mass production, both partners will explore the feasibility of cooperation on development centered around Journey series solutions including Journey 5.
The automotive sector is currently at the center of a global transformation. As a pioneer in the EV industry, AION was established with a transformational vision and achieved strong growth with total sales in 2022 reaching 271,000, up 126% y-o-y.
Horizon Robotics and GAC AION have established a close collaboration over the past few years. AION Y, launched in April 2021 and powered by Journey 2 solutions, offers consumers a safe and interactive in-cabin experience and has become one of the top-selling car models in China. This successful partnership also provides the industry with an excellent cooperation model as the automobile supply chain evolves from a vertical integration model to an interconnected network of suppliers.
Built on previous successes, the signing further expands the partnership from in-cabin applications to driving assistance products. Horizon Robotics will continue to enable AION's rapid innovation by providing its integrated software and hardware solutions, flexible open services and rich experience in mass production. Under this strategic partnership, both parties are committed to bringing advanced driver-assistance functions to more consumers in China for an elevated driving experience.
About Horizon Robotics
Horizon Robotics is a leading provider of energy-efficient computing solutions for advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) and automated driving (AD) for consumer vehicles, with the mission to make human life safer and better. As a pioneer to commercialize embedded passenger-vehicle ADAS and AD products in China, Horizon Robotics is committed to enhancing next-generation driving experiences by integrating hardware and software, including low-power hardware computing solutions and open software development tools. By closely collaborating with a community of partners, Horizon Robotics offers products and services that enable an open ecosystem to accelerate the transformation of smart electric vehicles.
About GAC AION
GAC AION New Energy Automobile Co., Ltd. ("GAC AION"), founded on July 28, 2017, is an innovative tech company set up by GAC Group orienting at future development. It is based on the Group's system advantage of independent innovation and is a development carrier for its new energy automobile business. GAC AION is committed to providing world-class mobile and intelligent new energy products and services, so as to become a world leading and credible player in promoting sustainable development and creating mobile value.
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NEW YORK (AP) — Shohei Ohtani homered at Yankee Stadium on Tuesday, 100 years to the day Babe Ruth hit the first home run at the original ballpark in the Bronx.
Ohtani turned on a 88.7 mph sweeper from Clarke Schmidt and hit a 116.7 mph drive that landed in the Yankees bullpen in right-center, 391 feet from home plate. It was Ohtani’s fourth home run of the season and eighth in 18 games against the Yankees gave the Los Angeles Angels a 2-0 first-inning lead.
When the original Yankee Stadium opened across 161st St. on April 18, 1923, Ruth capped a four-run third inning with a three-run homer off Boston’s Howard Ehmke in New York’s 4-1 win over the Red Sox.
Ohtani took a rare round of on-field batting practice before the game in nearly empty Yankee Stadium, a more modern version that replaced the old ballpark in 2009. He is baseball’s most famous two-way player since Ruth, and last year became the first player in major league history to qualify as both a batter and a pitcher in the same season.
Before the game, the Angels said he will make his next mound start in Friday night’s homestand opener against the Kansas City Royals.
The two-way Japanese star threw just two innings and 31 pitches in Monday’s start at Boston before his outing was cut short by an 85-minute rain delay.
“We kind of look at this as a lengthy bullpen,” Angels manager Phil Nevin said Tuesday. “Just get him right back out there. And it makes sense if you line it up with some travel days.”
Ohtani is 2-0 with a 0.86 ERA in four starts, striking out 27 and walking 13 in 21 innings. He entered a series opener at Yankee Stadium with a .298 batting average and nine RBIs.
Angels infielder David Fletcher was assigned outright to Salt Lake, removing him from the 40-man roster three days after he was optioned to the Triple-A farm team.
“He’s a big part of what we’ve done and what we think we’re going to go in the future,” Nevin said. “He’s just got to get out there and play, get back to what Fletch was. I realize that comes with consistent at-bats and I told him that. Part of that’s on me. He didn’t play a lot when he was here, and I’m the one that makes the lineup.”
Los Angeles brought up 22-year-old Zach Neto last weekend. the first player to make the major leagues from last year’s amateur draft, after Fletcher hit .125 (2 for 16) with one RBI with the Angels.
“He easily can get back in that mix, without a doubt,” Nevin said. “It’s just going to take some time.”
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Uganda locks down 2 districts in bid to stem spread of Ebola
By RODNEY MUHUMUZA
Associated Press
KAMPALA, Uganda (AP) — Ugandan authorities have imposed a travel lockdown on two Ebola-hit districts as part of efforts to stop the spread of the contagious disease. The measures announced by President Yoweri Museveni on Saturday mean residents of the central Ugandan districts of Mubende and Kassanda can’t travel into or out of those areas by private or public means. Museveni said that cargo vehicles and others transiting from the capital Kampala to southwestern Uganda are still allowed to operate. He said that all entertainment places and places of worship are ordered closed and all burials in those districts must be supervised by health officials. The restrictions will last at least 21 days. | https://localnews8.com/news/ap-national/2022/10/15/uganda-locks-down-2-districts-in-bid-to-stem-spread-of-ebola/ | 2022-10-15 20:38:03 | 0 | https://localnews8.com/news/ap-national/2022/10/15/uganda-locks-down-2-districts-in-bid-to-stem-spread-of-ebola/ |
Celtics vs. Heat: Odds, spread, over/under and other Vegas lines - Eastern Conference Finals Game 6
In Game 6 of the Eastern Conference Finals, the Boston Celtics will be seeking a win against Miami Heat.
You will find odds, spreads, over/unders and more across multiple sportsbooks for the Celtics vs. Heat matchup in this article.
Celtics vs. Heat Game Info
- Date: Saturday, May 27, 2023
- Time: 8:30 PM ET
- How to Watch on TV: TNT
- Location: Miami, Florida
- Venue: FTX Arena
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Celtics vs. Heat Odds, Spread, Over/Under
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Celtics vs. Heat Betting Trends
- The Celtics have a +535 scoring differential, topping opponents by 6.5 points per game. They're putting up 117.9 points per game to rank fourth in the league and are giving up 111.4 per contest to rank fourth in the NBA.
- The Heat have a -26 scoring differential, putting up 109.5 points per game (30th in league) and allowing 109.8 (second in NBA).
- These two teams score a combined 227.4 points per game, 17.4 more points than this matchup's point total.
- Combined, these teams give up 221.2 points per game, 11.2 more points than this matchup's total.
- Boston is 45-34-3 ATS this season.
- Miami has put together a 30-48-4 record against the spread this year.
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REDWOOD CITY, Calif., March 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The biggest cricket tournament of the year is back with IPL 2023 and for all the cricket fans in the US and Canada, Willow TV is all set to live stream the annual cricketing extravaganza through willow.tv, android and iOS apps, OTT and cable/satellite. Known for its high-intensity matches and nail-biting finishes, the marquee T20 tournament, featuring 10 teams and 74 matches, will kick-start on March 31 with a clash between Gujarat Titans and Chennai Super Kings at Ahmedabad's Narendra Modi Stadium.
All games will be shown live and on Video on Demand (VOD) on various Willow TV platforms, and will be available on Willow TV's digital channels for the first time in 8 years, with additional content available on digital channels to enhance the viewing experience including scorecards, highlights and replays. Both the tournament-opener and the final will be played in Ahmedabad with double-headers every Saturday and Sunday. This year, the league also returns to its traditional home-and-away format in India for the first time since 2019.
Commenting on the exciting chapter, Todd Myers, Chief Operating Officer, Willow TV, said, "Willow TV has always worked towards constantly providing our cricket fans in North America with their eagerly awaited fan-favorite matches and tournaments. IPL 2023 is special as we are able to show all matches on digital for the first time in eight years making the IPL more accessible to cricket fans in the U.S. This year's broadcast on Willow TV promises to entertain cricket fanatics with action-packed games, new venues, and exciting rivalries."
Willow TV is the ultimate destination for cricket fans in North America, offering live and on-demand coverage of some of the most renowned cricket events from across the world. The sports broadcasting platform also aired the ICC T20 World Cup from October 16-November 13 last year for its U.S-based cricket fans on cable & satellite.
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EASTON, Pa. (AP) - CJ Fulton scored a season-high 20 points and Kyle Jenkins added six in overtime as Lafayette took down Boston University 69-65 on Saturday.
Fulton added seven assists for the Leopards (9-18, 7-7 Patriot League). Leo O’Boyle was 5 of 9 shooting, including 4 for 7 from distance, and went 3 for 5 from the line to add 17 points. Jenkins finished 5 of 7 from the field to finish with 11 points.
Walter Whyte led the Terriers (12-15, 5-9) in scoring, finishing with 20 points and six rebounds. His 12-foot runner in the key at the end of regulation tied the game and sent it to overtime. Jonas Harper added 12 points for Boston University. In addition, Anthony Morales had seven points, six rebounds and two blocks.
Fulton put up 13 points in the first half for Lafayette, who led 33-27 at halftime. Lafayette was outscored by six points in the second half as the teams ended regulation tied 57-57. Jenkins scored his six the overtime points while shooting 3 of 3 from the field. | https://www.wfmz.com/sports/lafayette-men-work-overtime-to-knock-off-boston-university/article_5a5e0f26-aa64-11ed-9ffd-83e2fa556d9b.html | 2023-02-12 00:05:24 | 1 | https://www.wfmz.com/sports/lafayette-men-work-overtime-to-knock-off-boston-university/article_5a5e0f26-aa64-11ed-9ffd-83e2fa556d9b.html |
(The Hill) – Berkeley law professor Khiara Bridges rebuked Sen. Josh Hawley (R-Missouri) during a Senate hearing on Tuesday, accusing him of peppering her with a line of transphobic questioning.
Bridges during an exchange with Hawley at the hearing cited suicides by trans people, and accused Hawley of asking questions that could lead to violence against that community. Hawley appeared annoyed with those accusations, and eventually asked Bridges if this was how she treated her students.
The dispute began when Hawley began asking questions about pregnancy.
“You’ve referred to people with a capacity for pregnancy, would that be women?” the senator asked Bridges during a Senate Judiciary Hearing on abortion rights.
“Many cis women have the capacity for pregnancy, many cis women do not have the capacity for pregnancy,” Bridges responded. “There are also trans men who are capable of pregnancy as well as non-binary people who are capable of pregnancy.”
Seemingly unsatisfied with Bridges’ answer, Hawley asked her “your view, the core of this right is about what?”
“I want to recognize that your line of questioning is transphobic, and it opens up trans people to violence,” Bridges responded.
“Wow. Are you saying that I’m opening up people to violence by asking whether or not women can have pregnancies,” Hawley asked her.
Bridges, an academic expert on race, class and reproductive rights, noted that studies have shown one in five trans people have attempted suicide.
Hawley stopped the professor after she offered that statistic, interjecting: “Because of my line of questioning? So we can’t talk about it?”
Bridges again said Hawley’s questions were “denying that trans people exist and pretending not to know that they exist.”
“Do you believe that men can get pregnant?” she pointedly asked the senator.
“No, I don’t think men can get pregnant,” Hawley responded.
“So you’re denying that trans people exist,” Bridges said, to which Hawley asked again “and that leads to violence?”
“Is this how you run your classroom, are students allowed to question you or are they also treated like this ..” Hawley said.
“We have a good time in my class, you should join,” she said. “You would learn a lot.”
Tuesday’s Senate hearing was focused on the legal consequences of the Supreme Court’s recent decision to overturn Roe v. Wade. | https://www.wjhl.com/news/national/berkeley-professor-to-hawley-your-line-of-questioning-is-transphobic/ | 2022-07-12 19:23:51 | 0 | https://www.wjhl.com/news/national/berkeley-professor-to-hawley-your-line-of-questioning-is-transphobic/ |
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts is not expected to play Saturday because of a sprained right shoulder, putting Gardner Minshew in line to start against the Dallas Cowboys.
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Hurts was injured on a hard tackle during Sunday's win at Chicago. The Eagles have the best record in the NFL at 13-1 and would clinch the NFC East title and the No. 1 seed in the conference with a win against the Cowboys.
“It’s looking like it’s going to be Gardner,” Eagles coach Nick Sirianni said Thursday.
The 24-year-old Hurts said he grasped he was injured the moment he was tackled by defensive tackle Travis Gipson. He stayed in the game and went 7-of-10 passing for 110 yards — and hit wide receiver A.J. Brown for a 68-yard reception.
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“He’s disappointed because he wants to play. He’s the toughest guy I know,” Sirianni said. “We have to do what’s best as an organization to put him in a safe spot.”
Hurts has passed for 22 touchdowns and 3,472 yards, and he also has rushed for 747 yards and 13 touchdowns. His 35 total touchdowns this season is tied for the franchise record set by Randall Cunningham in 1990.
“Jalen did everything he possibly could to get his body ready to go,” Sirianni said. “At the end of the day, he's not going to be able to do it. He tried like crazy. I know he still wants to go. That's just the toughness. Jalen Hurts is the toughest player I've ever been around.”
Hurts suffered an ankle injury and missed a game last season against the New York Jets. Minshew, a former starter with Jacksonville, was 20 of 25 for 242 yards and two touchdowns in a 33-18 victory on the road.
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“Gardner is going to be our guy, Gardner will be ready,” Sirianni said. “He's ready to go.”
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A roundup of the week's most newsworthy entertainment industry press releases from PR Newswire, including the return of Art the Clown and an unearthed 3 Doors Down music video.
NEW YORK, June 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- With thousands of press releases published each week, it can be difficult to keep up with everything on PR Newswire. To help journalists covering the entertainment and media industries stay on top of the week's most newsworthy and popular releases, here's a roundup of stories from the week that shouldn't be missed.
The list below includes the headline (with a link to the full text) and an excerpt from each story. Click on the press release headlines to access accompanying multimedia assets that are available for download.
- SZA & Lizzo to Headline Made In America 2023 Philadelphia September 2nd & 3rd
Since its inception, the can't miss festival has brought the biggest names in music and up-and-coming superstars to the City of Brotherly Love, serving as a staple for Labor Day weekend. - Art the Clown Is Back! Cineverse Secures North American Rights to TERRIFIER 3, the Highly Anticipated Slasher Film Sequel by Damien Leone
Staying true to the fanbase, the team aims to recreate the magic of Terrifier 2, while pushing the boundary of the horror genre to an even more extreme level. Terrifier 3 is set to have a wide theatrical release next year in North America followed by its exclusive streaming debut on SCREAMBOX. - hoopla Digital Announces New Partnership with Hallmark Movies Now, Expands Popular BingePass
Library patrons with access to hoopla will be able to access a seven-day BingePass to Hallmark Movies Now's entire online content lineup. The new agreement marks an expansion of the BingePass offering, where each pass gives access to entire streaming collections with only one borrow. - Group Black and Nielsen Uncover That Black Creators Deliver More Media Value Than Their Non-Black Counterparts in Key Categories
In addition to generating a higher media value, Black creators also saw higher levels of follower growth and interaction rates between 2020 to 2022. In the lifestyle category, which make up 40% of paid advertising opportunities, they outperform non-Black creators by 10.5 times. - 3 Doors Down Unearths Lost Gem: Legendary Music Video "When I'm Gone" Finally Released After 20 Years
Abandoned initially in favor of a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity with the US Military to perform on the USS George Washington, the impactful video from that collaboration has garnered over 160 million views while showcasing the band's captivating live performance intertwined with poignant moments of military reunions. - Documentary from John Deere and Al Roker Entertainment Puts the Spotlight on Land Ownership Challenges Facing Black Farmers
"This film serves as an important platform for Black farmers to delve into their history while also discussing impactful ways to sustain agriculture and places to go for help with legislation and available grants," said Al Roker, executive producer. - Scholastic Entertainment Grows Media Licensing with the Launch of Brand-New Programs for Major Properties Stillwater and Eva the Owlet and Expansion for Clifford the Big Red Dog Caitlin Friedman, SVP & General Manager of Scholastic Entertainment, said, "We are very proud of Stillwater, Eva the Owlet, and Clifford the Big Red Dog for how, in addition to engaging and entertaining children, they also help impart real-world lessons to help kids manage their world."
- Jarritos Mexican Soda Expands 2nd Annual JarriTODOS Artist Grant Contest with Two New Categories, Awarding Over $80,000
The contest will set out to discover the best up-and-coming talent across six industries including visual art, dance, fashion, music, makeup, and tattoo art. Six (6) grand prize winners will each be awarded a $10,000 grant and twenty-four semi-finalists will receive $1,000 each, totaling $84,000 in award prizes. - Up the Irons! The Op Games and Iron Maiden Release First-Ever MONOPOLY®: Iron Maiden Somewhere On Tour Edition
Played by traditional MONOPOLY rules, players will buy, sell, and trade properties named after classic albums, including The Number of the Beast, Brave New World, Senjutsu and more, to bankrupt their opponents and be the last one with Eddie-faced money to win. - The Weather Channel Television Network Premieres New Exploration Series 'Search Party with Brandon Jordan'
SEARCH PARTY WITH BRANDON JORDAN is a one-hour adventure series that unravels rich stories of treasure, while highlighting fascinating underwater creatures, scenic locations, state-of-the-art gadgets, and unique search methods. With every deep dive exploration, there is the inevitable unearthing of unexpected treasures leading back to some surprising owners. - Emerging Black Filmmaker's Award-Winning Debut Feature Film to Premiere at Marina del Rey Film Festival
From acting to cinematography to the original soundtrack, the film is a vehicle for showcasing the talent of a diverse group of industry professionals that R.S. Veira's production company endeavors to elevate as part of its mission.
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LONDON, Oct. 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- BAI Communications (BAI), a global shared communications infrastructure provider, strengthened its commitment to build a more equitable future for present and upcoming generations by sharing environmental, social and governance (ESG) targets for the first time in our first sustainability report titled Creating our sustainable future today. In a year of accelerated growth and transformation, as an industry leader, we continue to build our vision of connecting places to create smart communities while committing to design, build, and deploy products and services in a sustainable way.
BAI's ESG framework is based on an evolving vision to connect communities via providing resilient infrastructure and services; to maintain ethical operations and supply chain; a vision for responsible climate action; and positive action in inclusion, diversity, and equality.
We outline this vision in five commitments throughout the report which will drive our ESG journey across all BAI Group companies. These commitments align with five of the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) where we believe we can contribute more to drive a positive societal and environmental change, and for the first time we have incorporated ESG targets into our business strategy.
Igor Leprince, Group Chief Executive Officer at BAI said: "Our ESG framework and first sustainability report not only reflect our vision to deliver advanced connectivity that can transform lives, power business ambitions, and shape the smarter communities of the future, but also show our commitment to do so responsibly. I am excited for BAI to join an ever-growing movement of businesses, operators and governments working together to solve local and global issues through the deployment of technology, seeking to improve communities and the environment we all depend on."
"BAI's outstanding growth and delivery on our strategy in the past year is the result of highly committed employees in every region where we operate, who also want to make a difference in ESG. We are confident and excited to continue integrating sustainable business practices to help shape the smarter communities of the future," he continued.
This report shares BAI's commitments in the form of 23 ESG targets requiring ongoing action that support five priority SDGs: SDG8 Decent work & economic growth; SDG10 Reduced inequalities; SDG13 Climate action; SDG9 Industry innovation and infrastructure; and SDG11 Sustainable cities and communities. The report also highlights BAI's progress to-date, with key milestones including:
- Our networks are the foundation for many critical subway public safety communications systems and can help usher in smart city technologies while realising the connected communities visions of mobile and fixed network operators, government, transport, enterprise, broadcasting, and venues customers. For example, since the initial New York City subway build, over 1,100 train arrival countdown clocks and more than 3,000 help point kiosks have been added throughout the system. BAI's long-term partnership with Sunderland City Council to deliver the digital foundation for building the UK's most advanced smart city, coupled with the awarded 20-year contract with Transport for London to deploy a city-wide 5G-ready integrated communications network, aims for no one and nowhere to be left behind in the company's efforts to connect and digitalize public services. This all while improving communities and the environment we all depend on.
- When it comes to providing resilient infrastructure and services, in Australia alone, BAI provides 1,985 fully managed television and radio broadcast services on behalf of multiple networks plus its own sites 24/7, all year. These services are often required in times of emergency, and at BAI we pride ourselves on delivering and maintaining critical infrastructure for our partners. Our successful track record of working with the communications industry to respond to needs, solve problems and drive innovation, was particularly visible throughout the Black Summer bushfires of 2019–2020 in Australia. During this relentless period, our teams defended, reinforced, and repaired communications networks to ensure the continuity of emergency services. We operate several critical communications networks in Hong Kong, Toronto, and London, including the new Emergency Services Network (ESN) for first responders as part of our Transport for London contract to provide a neutral host mobile network.
- BAI has a strong focus on taking responsible climate action for a sustainable future. Recent years have seen unprecedented extreme weather-induced events such as bushfires, heatwaves, floods, and major storms all around the world. In Australia, the company has achieved a 55% reduction in emissions scope 1 and 2 since 2010 and has committed $20 million over the next five years to install solar and batteries, as well as complete energy efficiency projects. We are now baselining our newly acquired businesses and developing carbon emissions reduction plans as part of our commitment to reaching net zero scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2040 across all businesses.
- As part of our vision to increase inclusion, diversity, and equality BAI has established a group-wide Inclusion, Diversity, Equality and Actions (IDEA) Council. Today Transit Wireless' workforce is more than 50% ethnically diverse and 95% of its workforce has completed unconscious bias training in the past two years. BAI Australia offers 14 weeks of paid parental leave and up to 2 years of leave for primary carers. In the years ahead, we will continue to monitor and expand our inclusion and diversity metrics to include ethnicity.
- As part of our responsible procurement focus, all BAI group businesses have procurement policies that include modern slavery considerations based on supplier self-assessments. Our key suppliers are required to comply with our Code of Conduct, which also defines the standards and behaviours we expect from our own employees and that underpin our culture and values. Also, 97% of our workforce has completed training on modern slavery risks.
The company began submitting its ESG performance in 2018 to the Global Real Estate Sustainability Benchmark (GRESB), a global ESG benchmarking organisation that validates, scores, and independently benchmarks ESG data. Since then, it has been utilising the results to identify and implement improvements, demonstrating year on year progress. In October 2021, after conducting a materiality assessment, BAI joined the United Nations Global Compact (UNGC), the world's largest global corporate sustainability initiative, and is committed to a principled-based approach to doing business, in alignment with UNGC's 10 universal sustainability principles (Ten Principles).
To download the Creating our sustainable future today report visit BAI Communications here.
About BAI Communications
BAI Communications is a world leader in shared communications infrastructure, pioneering solutions that empower our customers to advance their services, accelerate their networks and amplify their reach in the most efficient and cost-effective ways possible. Having long been at the forefront of network advancement, BAI is harnessing fibre, spearheading the transition from 4G/LTE, accelerating 5G and preparing for 6G – and beyond. We collaborate closely with our customers in telecommunications, government, transit, enterprise, broadcasting and venues to realise their communications vision, focusing not just on the immediate future, but on the possibilities that exist over long-term partnerships. Our global operations span the United States, the United Kingdom, Ireland, Italy, Hong Kong, Canada and Australia. Our BAI Group companies include Mobilitie, Signal Point and Transit Wireless in the United States, and Vilicom in the United Kingdom and Ireland. Together, we're creating smarter communities for all.
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Dog struck, killed by thief fleeing in stolen car, police say
SALISBURY, N.C. (WBTV/Gray News) – A dog being walked by its owner was struck and killed by a stolen car over the weekend, according to police in North Carolina.
Authorities say it all started when a man drove his Nissan Altima to an O’Reilly Auto Parts store in Salisbury just after 6 p.m. Sunday. The man parked his car and left the engine running when he walked into the store.
Minutes later, the man said he saw another man driving his car out of the parking lot. As the victim was walking back toward his house, he spotted the car behind an apartment on a nearby street, according to police.
Police said the victim approached the car and tried to pull the driver out of the front door. That’s when the suspected thief hit the gas to try to get away.
Two men were walking in the area, one of whom was walking his dog. The men jumped on the front porch of an apartment to get out of the way, but the dog was struck by the car, authorities said. The car then hit the apartment building before the suspect ran from the scene, according to a police report.
The dog died.
A witness told WBTV that shots were fired, but it’s unclear by whom. Police confirmed that shell casings were found at the scene, but no injuries were reported.
Police are still looking for the suspect.
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Prosecution rests, Oath Keepers 1/6 case turns to defense
WASHINGTON (AP) — Federal prosecutors rested their case Thursday against Oath Keepers founder Stewart Rhodes and four associates charged in the U.S. Capitol attack after presenting nearly five weeks of testimony, videos and text messages they say prove the defendants were behind a violent plot to stop the transfer of presidential power.
The case will now turn to the defense, which is preparing to put Rhodes on the witness stand — an enormously risky move that the extremist group leader may see as his only way to escape conviction. Rhodes’ lawyers have signaled that they will rely on an unusual defense strategy with former President Donald Trump at the center.
Defense attorneys typically advise their clients to keep their mouths shut at trial, but Rhodes’ lawyers have said the Oath Keepers leader, who pressed his far-right ideas in fiery speeches and writings before the insurrection, has been insistent since his arrest that his voice be heard in the seditious conspiracy case against him.
In doing so, Rhodes will open himself up to aggressive questioning on cross examination from prosecutors, who will try to provoke him into saying something that will hurt his case or catch him in a lie on the stand.
“There’s always a risk and something to lose when you take the stand,” said Jeffrey Jacobovitz, a white-collar criminal defense attorney in Washington not involved in the Oath Keepers case. But “if you feel like there’s no alternative, that the government has presented an air-tight case or a very strong case, and you don’t have other witnesses that would be helpful, then you have to.”
Prosecutors spent weeks methodically laying out evidence that shows Rhodes and other Oath Keepers discussed the prospect of violence and the need to keep Democrat Joe Biden out of the White House at all costs, before stashing a massive cache of weapons referred to as a “quick reaction force” at a Virginia hotel.
On Jan. 6, 2021, Oath Keepers wearing helmets and other battle gear were seen pushing through the pro-Trump mob and into the Capitol. Rhodes remained outside, like “a general surveying his troops on a battlefield,” a prosecutor told jurors. After the attack, prosecutors say Rhodes and other Oath Keepers celebrated with dinner at an Olive Garden restaurant.
Among prosecutors’ key witnesses were two of Rhodes’ former followers who pleaded guilty in the riot and are cooperating with investigators in the hopes of getting a lighter sentence. One of them told jurors that the Oath Keepers were prepared to stop the certification of Biden’s electoral victory by “any means necessary.”
Three other Oath Keepers who pleaded guilty to seditious conspiracy and struck cooperation deals with prosecutors were notably not put on the stand by prosecutors. It’s unclear why the government decided not to have them testify. The government has the right to introduce rebuttal testimony after the defense rests.
Rhodes and his co-defendants — Kelly Meggs, Jessica Watkins, Kenneth Harrelson and Thomas Caldwell — are the first among hundreds of people arrested in the Capitol riot to stand trial on seditious conspiracy, a rare Civil War-era charge that calls for up to 20 years behind bars. The stakes are high for the Justice Department, which last secured such a conviction at trial nearly 30 years ago, and intends to try two more groups on the charge later this year.
Rhodes’ attorneys have said that his defense will focus on Rhodes’ belief that Trump was going to invoke the Insurrection Act to call up a militia and put down what the extremist group leader viewed as a coup by Democrats.
Rhodes repeatedly called on Trump to invoke the Insurrection Act in the weeks leading up to Jan. 6, but Trump never did. Rhodes’ lawyers say he cannot be found guilty of seditious conspiracy because he was merely lobbying Trump to invoke the law, which gives the president wide discretion to decide when military force is necessary, and what qualifies as military force.
If Rhodes takes the stand, prosecutors will be able to pepper him with questions about messages they say show he was prepared to act regardless of what Trump did. In one message in December 2020, Rhodes wrote that Trump “needs to know that if he fails to act, then we will.”
In their defense, Rhodes’ attorneys are also likely to focus on prosecutors’ lack of evidence of an explicit plan from Rhodes and the Oath Keepers to attack the Capitol before Jan. 6. While cross examining an FBI agent who testified for the government, defense attorney James Lee Bright asked if the agent had seen any orders from Rhodes for Oath Keepers to enter the Capitol.
“No, sir,” the agent responded.
As prosecutors wrapped up their case on Wednesday, jurors heard a recording of a meeting between Rhodes and another man days after the insurrection in which Rhodes expressed frustration with Trump for not taking action: “If he’s not going to do the right thing and he’s just gonna let himself be removed illegally then we should have brought rifles,” Rhodes said of the Capitol riot.
“We should have fixed it right then and there. I’d hang (expletive) Pelosi from the lamppost,” Rhodes said, referring to Democratic House Speaker Nancy Pelosi.
One of Rhodes’ lawyers has said his client — a Yale Law School graduate — understands the risks of taking the stand. Rhodes practiced as a lawyer before being disbarred by Montana in 2015 after he was accused of abandoning a client’s case and filing an appearance for a client in an Arizona court without a license to practice there.
In some cases, testifying can work in a defendant’s favor. Last year, Kyle Rittenhouse was acquitted of all charges in Kenosha, Wisconsin, after he testified that he fatally shot two men and wounded another because he feared for his own life.
“It’s high risk, but also high reward,” said Robert Fisher, a Boston defense attorney who isn’t involved with the Oath Keepers case. “If you have a defendant who is very polished ... and has a good demeanor and they do well and don’t get upset and don’t lose their patience with a prosecutor, then it can work out well.”
But it’s difficult to know how a defendant is going to perform under pressure when being questioned by a skilled prosecutor until it happens: “Even the most prepared, sophisticated witnesses can have a bad day,” Fisher said.
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Richer reported from Boston. Associated Press reporter Michael Kunzelman in Washington contributed to this report.
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DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Plans to demolish a partially collapsed six-story apartment building in Iowa could become clearer Friday, five days after much of the structure crumbled and left three tenants missing and feared dead.
Davenport Mayor Mike Matson said Thursday he expected to announce a company “to do a very systematic approach to this building, on how to remove things at certain times.”
It is a difficult task because officials have said the remains of the building have continued to shift since part of the structure sheared off on Sunday, leaving an unstable building that eventually will collapse on its own. Adding to the challenge is a giant pile of brick and steel at the base of the building that is helping to hold up the structure but also may contain the remains of people killed in the collapse.
Matson has said the debris pile “could be a place of rest for some of the unaccounted” and insisted the city would be sensitive about those remains, comparing work at the site to an archeological dig.
Work to bring down the building comes amid questions about why neither the owner nor city officials warned residents even after a structural engineer’s report issued last week indicated a wall of the century-old apartment building was at imminent risk of crumbling.
The revelation was the latest flashpoint following the partial collapse that has left some residents upset with city leaders over what they see as an inept response.
“Do I have regrets about this tragedy and about people potentially losing their lives? Hell yeah. Do I think about this every moment? Hell yeah.” Matson said Thursday. “I have regrets about a lot of things. Believe me, we’re going to look at that.”
City officials said Thursday that they did not order an evacuation because they relied on the engineer’s assurances that the building remained safe.
The state’s search and rescue team, search dogs and cameras were used Thursday to continue combing the building for missing people.
The building collapsed shortly before 5 p.m. Sunday. Rescue crews pulled seven people from the building in their initial response and escorted out 12 others who could walk on their own. Later, two more people were rescued, including a woman who was removed from the fourth floor hours after authorities said they were going to begin setting up for demolition.
Earlier this week, authorities said five people were missing. But Davenport Police Chief Jeff Bladel said during a media briefing Thursday morning that two of them have since been accounted for and are safe.
City officials named those unaccounted for as Brandon Colvin, Ryan Hitchcock and Daniel Prien. The city said all three “have high probability of being home at the time of the collapse, and their apartments were located in the collapse zone.”
Bladel said transient people also often enter the building but there was no indication anyone else was inside and missing.
The city announced that each displaced household would be eligible for $6,000 in addition to a $5,000 state grant for households up to 200% of the federal poverty level. Money also will be available for businesses in the building and those nearby.
City Administrator Corri Spiegel said the building likely is “filled with asbestos” given its age, and the city will develop a plan to ensure workers and people in the area are protected when the remaining structure is demolished.
Matson said he and others spoke Thursday with government officials from Miami-Dade County, Florida, about how they responded to the collapse of an apartment tower in 2021 that killed 98 people.
The city on Wednesday night released documents, including structural engineering reports, that show city officials and the building’s owner were warned that the parts of the building were unstable.
A report dated May 24, just four days before the collapse, suggested patches in the west side of the building’s brick façade “appear ready to fall imminently” and could be a safety hazard to cars or passersby.
The report also detailed that window openings, some filled and some unfilled, were insecure. In one case, the openings were “bulging outward” and looked “poised to fall.” Inside the first floor, unsupported window openings help “explain why the façade is currently about to topple outward.”
Despite the warnings, city officials did not order that the estimated 50 tenants leave.
Rich Oswald, the city’s director of development and neighborhood services, said officials relied on assurances from the structural engineer hired by the building owner. The engineer said the building wasn’t in imminent danger of collapsing.
Andrew Wold, the building’s owner, released a statement dated Tuesday saying “our thoughts and prayers are with our tenants” and that his company, Davenport Hotel L.L.C., is working with agencies to help them.
County records show Davenport Hotel L.L.C. acquired the building in 2021 in a deal worth $4.2 million.
Tenants had complained to the city in recent years about a host of other problems they say were ignored by property managers, including no heat or hot water for weeks or even months at a time, as well as mold and water that leaked through ceilings and toilets. City officials gave orders to vacate some individual apartments and tried to address other complaints, but a broader evacuation was never ordered, records show.
City officials ordered repairs after they found seven fire code violations on Feb. 6. They were told three weeks later by building maintenance officials that “none of the work was completed,” records show.
Assistant City Attorney Brian Heyer said he is unaware whether the city had considered earlier civil enforcement action to protect residents. Only after the collapse did the city file a civil infraction seeking a $300 fine against Wold for failing to maintain the structure in a safe manner. He will be required to pay for the cost of demolition, Heyer said.
Emails and calls to an attorney believed to be representing Wold have not been returned.
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ANKENY, Iowa — Following the fatal school shooting in Uvalde, Texas, two advocates for safer gun laws are hoping changes start to be made.
Chloe Gayer, a soon-to-be grad in the Ankeny Community School District and national advisory board member with Students Demand Action, said she was sad in the minutes after learning of the shooting because innocent lives were taken.
"I spent the day grieving for children I never knew because I knew they would never get to have the day I'm having today."
The group Gayer is a part of is comprised of teens and young adults who have been fighting to end gun violence. Hearing about gun violence is a common theme she has known about growing up throughout her school years.
"The first memory I have of public school back in second grade was the Sandy Hook shooting," Gayer said. "That's the generation I've grown up in, and now the last memory I have is the same thing."
As someone who has been advocating for gun safety and changes for a while, Gayer wants to do more and make sure something like this doesn't happen again. And she hopes other community members want the same, by demanding their elected officials do more.
"People should always reach out to their legislators about the issues that matter to them," Gayer said. "That is a foundation of our democracy is that we have this ability to reach out to our legislation."
Art Roche, a board member for Iowans for Gun Safety, said this most recent shooting has him more devoted to his cause.
"I’m angry that we have let things get to the position in all the states,” he said.
Roche is putting his energy toward a project his group has been working on.
"Oppose what we're calling the reckless gun amendment," Roche said. "It's kind of a sham depiction of the United States Second Amendment to be enacted in Iowa …it would strip the Legislature's ability to pass any kind of common-sense gun laws."
And Gayer said though it's important to demand change from elected officials, it's important to remember the 21 people who lost their lives.
"We have to take time to honor these families and honor these children and these teachers."
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ARKANSAS, USA — As monkeypox cases grow across the U.S. and here in Arkansas, doctors and patients are reporting lengthy delays in test results and a daunting amount of paperwork just to get treatment.
In just 10 weeks, the U.S. monkeypox outbreak has grown to at least 5,800 confirmed cases with testing delays and vaccines being a widespread problem.
But what exactly is monkeypox? Let's start with the name.
What is monkeypox?
In 1958, the viral disease was found in monkeys being used for research. It was found that the monkeys were NOT the source of the illness, but that they were susceptible to it just like humans. The source of monkeypox is still unknown.
Health officials say monkeypox is in the same family of viruses as Smallpox but it is less contagious and not anywhere near as deadly.
The last monkeypox outbreak in the United States was in 2003 but totaled only 47 cases, which were all linked to pet prairie dogs infected after coming in contact with small mammals imported from Ghana.
What are monkeypox symptoms?
During the current outbreak, the disease appears to be spreading through skin-to-skin contact with someone who is infected.
The illness has an incubation period of usually one to two weeks and can start with a fever, muscle aches and fatigue. After that, a rash develops resulting in lesions, typically lasting two to four weeks. While most people recover just fine, children and people with weakened immune systems are at risk for severe side effects.
Vaccines
The U.S. uses two types of Smallpox vaccine to fight monkeypox and the CDC recommends that anyone who thinks they have been exposed, to get a shot. But that is easier said than done.
Doctors and patients are reporting lengthy delays in test results and a daunting amount of paperwork just to get treatment.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the Smallpox vaccine provides protection against other pox viruses, including monkeypox. When Smallpox was eradicated globally more than 40 years ago, officials stopped vaccinating against it, which officials believe may have led to part of the monkeypox outbreak.
Monkeypox Outbreak in the U.S.
As of July 28, four cases of monkeypox were reported in Arkansas.
Following New York's lead, Illinois and California declared a state of emergency because of the virus outbreak.
"I'm glad we have a state of emergency because the issue has always been how quickly can we get testing vaccines treatments that we need in the ER to contain this," said Dr. Michael Daignault, an emergency room physician.
In just 10 weeks, the U.S. monkeypox outbreak has grown to at least 5,800 confirmed cases with testing delays and vaccines being a widespread problem.
As the number of cases continues to grow nationwide, President Biden's Administration has named Robert Fenton as coordinator for the federal response to the outbreak. Fenton was in charge of the COVID vaccine effort for the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and will be in charge of coordinating the federal monkeypox response.
The Biden Administration is still discussing whether or not to declare monkeypox a national health emergency.
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BROOMFIELD, Colo., July 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Ball Aerospace has been selected to design the radio frequency front end system for the National Center of Atmospheric Research's (NCAR) Airborne Phased Array Radar (APAR) program, the center's next-generation tool for gathering critical weather data.
APAR will dramatically enhance the scientific community's ability to capture detailed observations of the formation and behavior of high-impact weather events like tornadoes, hurricanes and blizzards, ultimately allowing for more accurate forecasting models and improved alerts to the public.
"The data APAR captures will change the way atmospheric scientists are able to understand and predict severe storm systems, and it will serve as an essential tool to help protect our communities from danger," said Paula Burns, vice president, Tactical Solutions, Ball Aerospace. "As a long-time partner on this project, our team at Ball Aerospace is excited to help bring APAR's capabilities to the weather community."
Following years of studies in partnership with NCAR, Ball Aerospace will now be collaborating with NCAR on a proof of concept for the final system. When complete, the APAR system will consist of four C-band active electronically scanned arrays (AESAs) mounted onto the exterior of the National Science Foundation (NSF)/NCAR C-130 aircraft.
Once completed, the aircraft's mission will be to fly around high-impact weather events at a safe distance, gathering data on their structure, dynamics and microphysics from deeper inside the storm and at a higher spatial resolution than current radar technology allows, serving as the foundation for improved prediction models.
In addition to Ball Aerospace and NCAR, the APAR team includes the National Science Foundation (NSF), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Colorado State University, State University of New York (SUNY) Stony Brook, University of Massachusetts Amherst and the University of Oklahoma.
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SHREVEPORT, La. (KTAL/KMSS) — Police are investigating a shooting on Monkhouse Drive in Shreveport Tuesday morning.
Police say around 11:15 a.m., two brothers were arguing at a bus stop when one drew a gun and shot the other.
The victim remains in critical condition and the suspect is in custody.
According to online dispatch records, as many as 17 units responded to the scene.
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Officer joins force 40 years after grandfather killed on duty
Published: Jun. 27, 2023 at 7:22 PM EDT|Updated: 1 hour ago
SPRINGBORO, Ohio (Gray News) - A fallen police officer’s grandson is carrying on his legacy 40 years after he was killed in the line of duty.
WHIO reports that Officer William Johnson was fatally struck by a drunken driver on State Route 73 on June 27, 1983.
On Tuesday, the Springboro Police Department shared that William Johnson’s grandson William “Billy” Johnson was sworn in as a Springboro police officer this year.
“This tragic story took a remarkable turn this year,” the department said. “He will carry his grandfather’s legacy at the same agency for which William Johnson made the ultimate sacrifice.”
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EYEWITNESS NEWS (WBRE/WYOU)— It’s being called a landmark court ruling that could change the educational landscape in Pennsylvania.
A Commonwealth Court judge ruled that Pennsylvania is violating the state’s constitution in its funding methods for school districts.
The judge determined that there were large discrepancies between low-wealth and high-wealth districts.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court made it easier Monday for certain prison inmates to seek shorter sentences under a bipartisan 2018 federal law aimed at reducing racial disparities in prison terms for cocaine crimes.
The justices ruled 5-4 that trial judges who are asked to resentence inmates may look at a wide range of factors, including some that have nothing to do with crack cocaine offenses that had produced longer stints in prison, disproportionately for people of color.
The high court settled a disagreement among the nation’s appellate courts over what judges should do in these cases.
The case before the justices involved Carlos Concepcion, who is serving a 19-year sentence after he pleaded guilty to possessing at least five grams of crack cocaine with an intent to distribute.
But the length of Concepcion’s prison term really was determined by previous state court convictions that made him a career offender under federal law.
In 2019, Concepcion asked for a reduced sentence under the First Step Act that President Donald Trump signed into law a year earlier. Concepcion argued that the law made him eligible for a shorter term, but he also pointed to his earlier convictions, one of which had been thrown out and others of which were no longer considered violent crimes under intervening Supreme Court decisions.
Still, the judge refused to consider changes to his sentence.
“The District Court in this case declined to consider petitioner Carlos Concepcion’s arguments that intervening changes of law and fact supported his motion, erroneously believing that it did not have the discretion to do so,” Justice Sonia Sotomayor wrote in her opinion for the court.
Still, she wrote, judges remain free to leave the original sentence in place.
An unusual group of justices joined her, Clarence Thomas, Stephen Breyer, Elena Kagan and Neil Gorsuch.
In a dissent for four members of the court, Justice Brett Kavanaugh wrote that the majority misconstrued the 2018 law.
“The text of the First Step Act authorizes district courts to reduce sentences based only on changes to the crack-cocaine sentencing ranges, not based on other unrelated changes that have occurred since the original sentencing,” Kavanaugh wrote. He was joined by Chief Justice John Roberts and Justices Samuel Alito and Amy Coney Barrett. | https://pix11.com/ap-political/supreme-court-rules-for-inmates-seeking-reduced-prison-terms/ | 2022-06-28 10:08:22 | 0 | https://pix11.com/ap-political/supreme-court-rules-for-inmates-seeking-reduced-prison-terms/ |
Ravens have 5-year agreement with QB Lamar Jackson
The Baltimore Ravens agreed in principle with Lamar Jackson on a five-year deal Thursday, securing their star quarterback for the foreseeable future and ending a contract negotiation saga that was dominating the team’s offseason.
The Ravens announced the deal hours before the first round of the NFL draft, and it’s fair to say that in Baltimore at least, this news will overshadow whoever the team might take in the first round.
Jackson was the NFL’s MVP in 2019, but after playing out his rookie contract, his future was in doubt. Baltimore put the franchise tag on Jackson last month, but the Ravens kept expressing confidence that they could reach a long-term agreement with him — even after Jackson made a trade request public.
The Ravens did not disclose contract terms, but their tweet announcing the deal did include a video of Jackson talking.
“For the last few months, there’s been a lot of he said, she said, a lot of nail biting, a lot of head scratching going on,” Jackson said. “But for the next five years, it’s a lot of flock going on.”
That was a reference to the term “Ravens Flock” used by the team’s fans.
“Let’s go baby. Let’s go, let’s go,” Jackson added. “Can’t wait to get there, can’t wait to be there. Can’t wait to light up M&T (Bank Stadium) for the next five years, man. Let’s get it.”
Jackson’s deal brings one of the NFL’s biggest offseason stories to a conclusion — right as one of the league’s biggest annual events was about to start. The Ravens can now expect Jackson in the lineup for the first game of the season, without drama about whether he’ll report to camp. They’ve already boosted his wide receiving group by signing Odell Beckham Jr. Baltimore also has a new offensive coordinator after hiring Georgia’s Todd Monken.
Jackson’s deal comes shortly after the Philadelphia Eagles gave quarterback Jalen Hurts a five-year, $255 million extension.
Drafted in 2018, Jackson is already one of six quarterbacks in NFL history with 10,000 yards passing and 4,000 rushing. He’s been hurt at the end of the past two seasons, however. At age 26, his best days could well be ahead of him, and now he’ll remain in a Baltimore uniform.
Jackson, who was negotiating without an agent, stood to make $32.4 million this season if he played on the franchise tag, but that path had potential pitfalls for both sides. Jackson would have risked losing a lot of money long term if he was injured, and even if he stayed healthy, the team might have had an unhappy quarterback on its hands. Jackson’s contract situation didn’t seem too disruptive last offseason, but it took a different turn when he announced in late March that he’d requested a trade a few weeks earlier.
Whether that was out of frustration with the process or an attempt to draw more interest from other teams, Jackson and the Ravens now appear to be very much on the same page.
It’s also an interesting coincidence Jackson’s new contract was announced on draft day. Five years ago, he wasn’t one of the top players taken. Baltimore landed him with the 32nd pick, and he was the fifth quarterback taken. Of the four who went ahead of him, only Buffalo’s Josh Allen has enjoyed success comparable to Jackson. Allen signed a long-term deal with the Bills two offseasons ago.
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(AP) – Attorneys for actor Amber Heard resumed their cross-examination of her ex-husband Johnny Depp in a Virginia courtroom on Thursday as they try to derail his libel lawsuit against Heard over allegations that he abused her.
Depp has been on the stand in Fairfax County Circuit Court since Tuesday afternoon. The actor has spent much of that time describing the couple’s volatile relationship and denying that he ever physically or sexually abused Heard.
Depp said that Heard often violently attacked him. And he argued that his movie career suffered after she wrote a 2018 op-ed piece in The Washington Post in which she referred to herself as a “public figure representing domestic abuse.”
Heard never mentioned Depp by name, but Depp’s lawyers said it was a clear reference to accusations Heard made when she sought a 2016 restraining order against him.
Depp said the accusations and the article contributed to an unfairly ruined reputation that made him a Hollywood pariah and cost him his role in the lucrative “Pirates of the Caribbean” movie franchise.
But when cross-examination began late Wednesday afternoon, Heard lawyer J. Benjamin Rottenborn pointed to evidence that Disney made that decision months before the article’s publication.
Heard’s lawyers have argued that Heard’s opinion piece was accurate and did not defame him. They have said that Depp’s ruined reputation was due to his own bad behavior.
Heard’s lawyers have also argued that Depp has no credibility when he denies abusing Heard because he frequently drank and used drugs to the point of blacking out and failing to remember anything he did.
On the stand Tuesday, Depp called the accusations of drug addiction “grossly embellished,” though he acknowledged taking many drugs. He said his drug use started at age 11 when when he secretly took his mother’s “nerve pills.” | https://fox59.com/news/amber-heards-lawyers-resume-johnny-depp-interrogation-at-libel-trial/ | 2022-04-21 16:25:51 | 0 | https://fox59.com/news/amber-heards-lawyers-resume-johnny-depp-interrogation-at-libel-trial/ |
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina Sen. Tim Scott launched his presidential campaign on Monday, offering an optimistic and compassionate message he’s hoping can serve as a contrast with the political combativeness that has dominated the early GOP primary field.
The Senate’s only Black Republican, Scott kicked off the campaign in his hometown of North Charleston, on the campus of Charleston Southern University, his alma mater and a private school affiliated with the Southern Baptist Convention. He repeatedly mentioned his Christian faith in his kickoff speech, crying, “Amen! Amen! Amen!” and at several points elicited responses from the crowd, who sometimes chanted his name.
But Scott also offered a stark political choice, saying “our party and our nation are standing at a time for choosing: Victimhood or victory.” He added that Republicans will also have to decide between “grievance or greatness.”
“I choose freedom and hope and opportunity,” Scott said. He went on to tell the crowd that ”we need a president who persuades not just our friends and our base” but seeks “commonsense” solutions and displays “compassion for people who don’t agree with us.”
That was a far cry from former President Donald Trump, who has played to the GOP’s most loyal supporters with repeated lies about his 2020 election loss as he campaigns for a second term in office. Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, who could launch his own bid as soon as this week, has pushed Florida to the right by championing contentious new restrictions on abortion and LGBTQ rights and by seeking to limit the corporate power of Disney, one of his state’s most powerful business interests.
Scott, 57, planned to huddle with home-state donors Tuesday, then begin a two-day campaign swing to Iowa and New Hampshire, which go first on the GOP presidential voting calendar.
His announcement event featured an opening prayer by Sen. John Thune of South Dakota, the No. 2 Senate Republican, who said, “I think our country is ready to be inspired again.” Republican Sen. Mike Rounds, South Dakota’s other senator, has already announced his support for Scott.
A number of high-profile GOP senators have backed Trump’s third bid for the White House, including Scott’s South Carolina colleague, Lindsey Graham. Trump nonetheless struck a conciliatory tone Monday, welcoming Scott to the race and noting that the pair worked together on his administration’s signature tax cuts.
A source of strength for Scott will be his campaign bank account. He enters the 2024 race with more cash on hand than any other presidential candidate in U.S. history, with $22 million left in his campaign account at the end of his 2022 campaign that he can transfer to his presidential coffers.
Scott also won reelection in firmly Republican South Carolina — which has an early slot on the Republican presidential primary calendar — by more than 20 points less than six months ago. Advisers bet that can make Scott a serious contender for an early, momentum-generating win.
But Scott is not the only South Carolina option. The state’s former governor, Nikki Haley, who once served as Trump’s former United Nations ambassador, is also running.
Ben LeVan, a business professor at Charleston Southern who attended Monday’s event, said he hadn’t decided whom to support in the GOP primary but didn’t plan to back Trump.
“I really do hope that we can bring some civility back in politics,” LeVan said. “That’s one of the nice things about Tim Scott, and quite frankly, Nikki Haley, and some of the other candidates as well. They’re more diplomatic, and that is something that I appreciate.”
Like others in the GOP race, including former Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson and “Woke, Inc.” author Vivek Ramaswamy, Scott’s initial task will be finding a way to stand out in a field led by Trump and DeSantis.
One way Scott hopes to do that is his trademark political optimism. Scott often quotes Scripture at his campaign events, weaving his reliance on spiritual guidance into his speeches calling his travels before the campaign’s official launch, the “Faith in America” listening tour.
Scott said Monday that America’s promise means “you can go as high as our character, our grit, and our talent will take you.”
The Democratic National Committee responded to Scott’s announcement by dismissing the notion that Scott offers much of an alternative to Trump’s policies. DNC chair Jaime Harrison, who ran unsuccessfully for Senate in South Carolina in 2020, released a statement calling the senator “a fierce advocate of the MAGA agenda,” a reference to the former president’s “Make America Great Again” movement.
On many issues, Scott does indeed align with mainstream GOP positions. He wants to reduce government spending and restrict abortion, saying he would sign a federal law to prohibit abortions after 15 weeks of pregnancy if elected president.
But Scott has pushed the party on some policing overhaul measures since the killing of George Floyd, and he has occasionally criticized Trump’s response to racial tensions. Throughout their disagreements, though, Scott has maintained a generally cordial relationship with Trump, saying in his book that the former president “listened intently” to his viewpoints on race-related issues.
When he was appointed to the Senate by then-governor Haley in 2012, Scott became the first Black senator from the South since just after the Civil War. Winning a 2014 special election to serve out the remainder of his term made him the first Black candidate to win a statewide race in South Carolina since the Reconstruction era.
He has long said his current term, which runs through 2029, would be his last.
Scott has long rejected the notion that the country is inherently racist. He’s also routinely repudiated the teaching of critical race theory, an academic framework that presents the idea that the nation’s institutions maintain the dominance of white people.
“Today, I’m living proof that America is the land of opportunity and not a land of oppression,” he said Monday.
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This story has been updated to correct the spelling of the DNC chair’s first name. It is Jaime, not Jamie.
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23-year-old man dies nearly five months after Green Twp hit-and-run
GREEN TOWNSHIP, Ohio (WXIX) - A 23-year-old man is dead nearly five months after he was gravely hurt during a Green Township hit-and-run, according to the Hamilton County Coroner’s Office.
Samuel Codling died Saturday at the University of Cincinnati Medical Center, a coroner’s report shows.
It happened on Nov. 12 at Neeb Road and Wynnburne Avenue, Green Township police said at the time.
Codling was walking on the grass off the east edge of the Neeb Road with another pedestrian when an unknown white vehicle hit Codling as both pedestrians approached the intersection, police have said.
The other pedestrian was not hit.
The driver fled the scene but turned him or herself in to police later that day, police announced the following week.
FOX19 NOW is checking with police to see if the driver will be charged now that Codling has died.
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- Guidelines launched today enable companies to ensure generative AI is applied responsibly to optimize cost, efficiency, resilience, and advance sustainability in procurement and value chains
- Practical guidelines developed over the past 18 months by a GEP-led task force of 40+ leading companies, including Boston Consulting Group (BCG), BP, Dell, HCL, IBM, Credo AI, Appen, Pyron, Builder.AI and many other leading enterprises
- Read Adopting AI Responsibly: Guidelines for Procurement of AI Solutions by the Private Sector here
CLARK, N.J., June 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- GEP, leveraging its expertise as a leading provider of AI-driven procurement and supply chain strategy, software and managed services to Global 2000 enterprises, led The World Economic Forum's year-long task force of more than 40 companies to provide businesses with a comprehensive and practical guide to apply artificial intelligence (AI) responsibly in commercial procurement.
Until now, there have been no standard benchmarks and assessment criteria to help commercial companies utilize AI to transform their enterprises and global value chains responsibly. This guidance enables businesses to evaluate and implement AI solutions to source materials and select suppliers that prioritize sustainable and ethical practices as well as value, cost of supply, and competitive advantage.
"In the gold rush to apply AI to improve how companies source suppliers and manage global supply chains, there is a very real risk that organizations will dehumanize decisions and unintentionally ignore waste, CO2 emissions, and inequality, with devastating consequences to business, communities and the environment," explained Subhash Makhija, chief executive officer and co-founder, GEP.
GEP and The Forum's report, Adopting AI Responsibly: Guidelines for Procurement of AI Solutions by the Private Sector, which is available to download from GEP here and The Forum here, specifically provides commercial companies with a framework to:
- Develop strategic guidelines for AI in procurement, emphasizing transparency, accountability and human-centered design from development to implementation.
- Evaluate potential solutions based on bias, privacy, and security.
- Integrate ethical principles into the procurement criteria, operations, and processes.
- Deploy strong governance criteria, ensuring ethical principles are applied encompassing risk, equity, environmental impact as well as business and technology considerations.
"This framework is an essential resource for business and procurement leaders who want to guarantee that their organizations are at the forefront of socially responsible AI adoption," explained Mudit Kumar, vice president, GEP, and lead fellow with The Forum.
Over the past 18 months, GEP and The Forum worked with more than 40 companies, including Appen, BenevolentAI, Boston Consulting Group (BCG), BP, Builder.ai, Credo AI, CrowdAI, CUJO AI, HCLTech, IBM, OmniBot.ai, Pryon, Retrain.ai, Scale AI, The Cantellus Group, and Versatile, to develop the guidance through workshops and interviews with technology, procurement and business leaders. The guidelines are premised on learnings from each member of the task force, for companies to acquire and embed AI technologies in their procurement function.
"Applying these practical steps will increase companies' confidence that they're effectively assessing suppliers, identifying risk, predicting disruptions, optimizing costs, and meeting their environmental and social goals, as well as future-proofing their AI investments," said Kumar.
About The World Economic Forum
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GEP® delivers transformative supply chain solutions that help global enterprises become more agile and resilient, operate more efficiently and effectively, gain competitive advantage, boost profitability and increase shareholder value. Fresh thinking, innovative products, unrivaled domain expertise, smart, passionate people — this is how GEP SOFTWARE™, GEP STRATEGY™ and GEP MANAGED SERVICES™ together deliver supply chain solutions of unprecedented scale, power and effectiveness. Our customers are the world's best companies, including more than 550 Fortune 500 and Global 2000 industry leaders who rely on GEP to meet ambitious strategic, financial and operational goals. A leader in multiple Gartner Magic Quadrants, GEP's cloud-native software and digital business platforms consistently win awards and recognition from industry analysts, research firms and media outlets, including Gartner, Forrester, IDC, ISG, and Spend Matters. GEP is also regularly ranked a top supply chain consulting and strategy firm, and a leading managed services provider by ALM, Everest Group, NelsonHall, IDC, ISG and HFS, among others. Headquartered in Clark, New Jersey, GEP has offices and operations centers across Europe, Asia, Africa and the Americas. To learn more, visit www.gep.com.
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Debut of "Return to Pawfice" Short Film Offers a Midday Snack Break Through the Eyes, Ears (and tails) of Eight Playful Pups
EAST HANOVER, N.J., Nov. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Halloween's over and feeling a little down? Not this year! Trick or treating hangover and routine office life a little hard to take? Well, the ultimate OREO cookie for adults is extending the tricks today with an entertaining short film and perfectly pleasing 'pet-ertainment' for those looking for a little more treat to fill their afternoon.
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(notably when calendars are often crowded, and breaks are practically 'nil according to the Microsoft Work Trend Index
) as part of a collaboration between OREO THINS and Microsoft 365. The smile-inducing content is available to those interested in enjoying a 15-minute
paws on "adulting," and is sure to get everyone's inner tail wagging with delight.
Another Microsoft Work Trend Index report also found short breaks are the key to avoiding work meeting fatigue. The video showcases a day-in-the (office)-life as eight playful pups take over the real-life office that's home to OREO in East Hanover, New Jersey – and features cameos from Double Stuf the Golden Doodle, OREO the Dalmatian, Clippy the Basset Hound and some of the cutest interns in the snacking business.
This epic office takeover was unveiled through the THINVITE, a collaboration between OREO THINS and Microsoft 365 to help adults enjoy a snack break.
The "Return to Pawfice" short video can be viewed here, and fans can still sign up for THINVITE at OREO.com/THINVITE for an afternoon pick-me-up tomorrow, November 2 and November 3, from 2 – 2:15pm ET.
About OREO®
OREO® is the world's favorite cookie, available in more than 100 countries around the globe. Over 60 billion OREO® cookies are sold each year with more than 20 billion of those cookies sold in the U.S. annually. An estimated 500 billion OREO® cookies have been sold since the first OREO® biscuit was developed in 1912. For more information, follow OREO® on Facebook/OREOUnitedStates, Twitter @OREO or on Instagram @OREO.
About Mondelēz International
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Alabama Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R) on Tuesday blocked a request by Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) to allow 184 military promotions to move forward over his objection to the Pentagon’s recently enacted abortion policy.
Tuberville’s protest of the Defense Department’s policy of providing leave and reimbursing some expenses for service members who must travel to obtain abortions has held up a range of military promotions for months, and the first-term senator is vowing not to back down anytime soon.
“One senator is personally standing in the way of promotions for 184 of our top-level military leaders. One senator is holding up pay raises for men and women in uniform. One senator is blocking key senior military leaders from taking their posts. One senator is jeopardizing America’s national security,” Warren said on the floor.
Warren tried to break the logjam by requesting unanimous consent for the Senate to proceed immediately to the consideration of Shoshana Chatfield to be confirmed to serve as vice admiral and serve as the nation’s military representative to the NATO military committee.
“At this critical juncture of Russia’s illegal invasion of Ukraine, we need her leadership in NATO now more than ever,” Warren argued.
But Tuberville stood up to slap down Warren’s request, asserting that the Pentagon’s policy is a violation of federal law.
“I warned Secretary Austin that if he did this and changed this, I would put a hold on his highest-level nominees. Secretary Austin went through with the policy anyway in February of this year, so I am keeping my word,” he said.
Sen. Mike Lee (R-Utah), the conservative chairman of the Senate Republican Steering Committee, joined Tuberville on the floor to object to Warren’s efforts to seek unanimous consent to advance the stalled military promotions.
Asked about Tuberville’s blockade of military promotions, White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said Tuesday, “This political showmanship could have a serious impact on our military readiness, on our military forces and our national security.” | https://www.wfla.com/hill-politics/tuberville-blocks-warrens-attempt-to-begin-advancing-184-military-promotions/ | 2023-04-25 22:23:48 | 0 | https://www.wfla.com/hill-politics/tuberville-blocks-warrens-attempt-to-begin-advancing-184-military-promotions/ |
Editor’s Note: May is Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month. This is one of a series of KOIN 6 News reports to celebrate the month.
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Over lunch of xiao (soup dumplings), eggplant in hot garlic sauce, sauteed snow pea leaves, a beef roll and salt-and-pepper squid at the Duck House Chinese restaurant Portland, KOIN 6 News anchor Elizabeth Dinh and KOIN 6 Meteorologist Kelley Bayern shared stories about their heritage.
Below is an edited version of what they talked about during lunch, a cuisine bridge to different cultures.
Kelley Bayern
“I was born in Seattle and my mom actually immigrated from Taiwan in her 20s and met my dad. I think what’s interesting about my background is that people can’t really tell that I look or that I am Chinese. I think a lot of folks look at me and say, maybe there is something there, but it’s never Chinese as the first guess. …
“Teachers even have said that I lied throughout throughout school. So that was just kind of strange because there’s nothing to lie about, you know? I have a Chinese mom. I’m half-Chinese. I’m very proud of it. And that was something that was strange to me growing up.
“I’m a very white-passing Asian person, so I also never had too many struggles with racism in that sense. And I know that’s a huge issue still in this day and age. And stuff that my mom has faced, too, going out to stores and being harassed by people. So, I got that end of the stick and didn’t deal with that. But folks like my brother and some of my half-Asian friends who did turn out to look more Asian than I did dealt with those issues.”
Elizabeth Dinh
“Whether you go out to eat here, you’re with your friends or you’re at home in your kitchen, I think that’s like, it goes over boundaries of language. Food connects us.
“I make steamed baos. And I think that is what connects me mostly to my mom, just using the steamer, having to pleat the dough. And I make them quite often too. So my baos, I usually fill them with some kind of meat filling, like a ground pork or sometimes, more of like a sweet, sticky style of pork. I learned through watching my mom and then also a lot of stuff online. …
“That’s one of my favorite dishes I had the first time when I was in Taiwan and something about the texture of the vegetables. It’s amazing. …
“To see all of the buildings, see Tiananmen Square, see the Great Wall and just do all of these things and really immerse myself in the culture and really the food. Was one of the best trips I’ve ever taken.”
Kelley Bayern
“I have been to Taiwan and China. I have relatives in Beijing… It was really cool to go there. I was a senior in college, so when I was older and enough to, kind of, understand the culture and have more in depth conversations with my relatives who were all English-speaking.
“Comfort food is what brings you back to a great place and a dish that reminds you of that.
“My boyfriend is half-Korean, so I’ve been able to learn about his culture. He also has a white father and a Korean mother. So I’ve learned a lot of cooking technique from her. And it’s just because I’m interested in this, it’s brought our relationship closer.
I think food is so great because it really opens the door and allows you to see other people’s perspectives on things on life, their opinions and food is just the gateway to that.” | https://www.koin.com/news/special-reports/kelley-bayern-elizabeth-dinh-travel-the-cuisine-bridge/ | 2022-05-18 22:39:01 | 0 | https://www.koin.com/news/special-reports/kelley-bayern-elizabeth-dinh-travel-the-cuisine-bridge/ |
As former President Donald Trump headed into a federal courthouse in Miami Tuesday, his political team was discussing another defense strategy from political attacks coming from Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis.
DeSantis is claiming that a 2018 bipartisan criminal justice reform bill that was signed into law by Trump has contributed to rising crime across the country. It's part of an effort DeSantis is hoping will help weaken Trump's standing as the "law and order" candidate amongst conservative voters.
Steve Cortes, a former Trump adviser turned DeSantis supporter, said on Twitter that it's "time for a law and order leader" the same day of Trump's arraignment in the classified documents case. It's the latest flashpoint in the escalating political tension between the two campaigns.
SEE MORE: Trump and Biden had classified docs. Why is only Trump being charged?
Trump's political action committee (PAC) says DeSantis is changing his position on the bipartisan First Step Act. The legislation aimed to address inequities in the criminal justice system for first time offenders with misdemeanors, such as marijuana possession.
It was praised by Republicans and Democrats — and even Kim Kardashian — at the time. It was also one of the driving issues spearheaded by Jared Kushner, a Trump White House adviser and the former president's son-in-law.
While DeSantis is now criticizing Trump for the First Step Act, he actually praised him as a law-and-order president while campaigning for him ahead of the 2020 election.
"We are a law-and-order state and we need a law-and-order POTUS," DeSantis said at a 2020 rally for Trump. "We need the president reelected."
In an interview with conservative commentator Ben Shapiro, DeSantis said he'll repeal the First Step Act if elected president.
"Under the Trump administration, he enacted a bill, basically a jailbreak bill," he said.
SEE MORE: How is Donald Trump expected to fight his indictment?
Karoline Leavitt, a spokesperson for the pro-Trump PAC Make America Great Again, said in a statement to Scripps News that "DeSantis ran his campaigns on Donald Trump's America First Agenda" and is on the record praising Trump.
"Now, [DeSantis] is attacking President Trump on those very same issues, proving that he is just another flip-flopping politician who will say whatever it takes to win," Leavitt said.
Meanwhile, Trump continues to surge in Republican primary polls following his federal indictment. A poll conducted by CBS and YouGov has him clearing the field of GOP opponents with 61% support among conservative voters.
DeSantis is in a distant second place at 23%, and all other candidates are polling in the single digits.
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MECHANICSVILLE, Va. (WRIC) — Kay Ford’s dream came true on April 19 when she adopted a 40-pound cat named Patches.
At first glance, one might wonder why someone would be so eager to adopt a cat in such a state, but for Ford there was a purpose behind it.
About three years ago, she had been spending time with her grandchildren when she saw a post about an overweight cat up for adoption.
Ford quickly decided that she “had to have the cat,” but that wish did not come true.
“I saw it, and I said, ‘Boys, I’ve got to go get that fat cat, I just have to. I can help that fat cat.'” But by the time she reached out, it was too late, and someone else had adopted the animal.
Though she couldn’t adopt that cat, she had a second chance three years later. She was watching TV in April when she received a text from her daughter about an adoption posting for a cat named Patches.
“I said, ‘I have to have Patches,'” Ford said.
Ford adopted Patches, who weighed in at 40.80 pounds. He had already begun to lose weight after being surrendered at roughly 42 pounds.
Since then, Ford has made it her mission to assist Patches in a healthy weight-loss journey, and she has documented his progress on social media.
“I’ve always wanted to make sure that in promoting, or in helping people see how his journey is going that we are focused on a healthy weight and improving his life,” she said.
“He definitely reminds me of why I got into veterinary medicine,” said Patches’ primary veterinarian Dr. Meaghan Godwint, of Wellesley Animal Hospital. “Each week as the numbers are going down on the scale, you can physically see he’s getting better.”
Godwin said she had to begin at square one with him, as little-to-no information was given about his condition when he was surrendered.
She said it is important for cats to lose weight at a slower pace to prevent additional illnesses.
She began by making a weekly plan for Ford detailing how much weight Patches should lose per week, along with a daily calorie count goal and a meal plan.
“He is primarily eating a canned food diet, which is great for him because that is a higher moisture content,” said Godwin. “Canned food for kitties is higher in protein and fat; dry food is higher on the carbohydrates — that’s empty calories that he doesn’t need as much of.”
Depending on the breed, Godwin said, cats should weigh between 8-15 pounds. However, just like humans, cats are treated according to their body type and size.
The goal for Patches is to lose 20 pounds from his first veterinarian visit, where he weighed a little more than 38 pounds.
As of his most recent weigh-in on Wednesday, Patches was 34.87 pounds.
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From Mediterranean cruising and unique city adventures to stargazing on the slopes of Mount Etna, savour the joy of Europe this summer with Four Seasons
TORONTO, May 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- A private surf lesson in one of Lisbon's lesser-known beach coves, an early morning hike to Budapest's Castle District or a private cruise on Lake Como after exploring the lakeside views from behind the wheel of an Italian car: this summer, Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts invites guests to explore the rich cultural, culinary and natural beauty of Europe through personalized discoveries across its iconic European properties.
Unforgettable Adventures
Stay in the heart of the city at Four Seasons Hotel Madrid to discover the local barrios (neighbourhoods) through the eyes of Leica as part of a newly launched photographic walking tour. This two-hour on foot exploration takes in every opportunity to both learn about and capture the local sights through the lens of a Leica camera, guided by a photography specialist. Four Seasons Hotel Baku is also providing guests with a unique way to discover the historical city and discover traditional Azerbaijani carpet weaving. Adjoining to ancient walls and known as the "living room" of Icheri Sheher (Old City), Four Seasons Hotel Baku, is primely located to facilitate this private tour and hands-on, cultural experience under the guidance of a local skilled artisan, with the hand-woven carpet becoming a one-of-a-piece kind and a treasured keepsake for guests.
Further south in Sicily, guests at San Domenico Palace, Taormina, A Four Seasons Hotel can embark on an adventure on the slopes of Mount Etna during a stargazing safari on a remote part of the mountain's slopes to admire the night sky.
A Focus on Wellbeing
Venture into the wild beauty of the French Alps at Four Seasons Hotel Megève, where a guided, hillside yoga or meditation session within a geodesic dome allows guests to reset and refresh while soaking in the mountain vistas. Four Seasons Hotel Ritz Lisbon is also offering private yoga classes at the nearby beach in Costa da Caparica, just 30 minutes from the Hotel and a spot treasured by locals for its vast, sandy coastline that stretches for nearly 10 kilometres (6 miles). For those seeking a more adrenaline-filled activity, yoga can be swapped for a surf lesson in the same location, with each activity being followed by a lunch at a stylishly mellow, toes-in-the-sand beach bar that serves local favourites such as clams cooked in Portuguese Bulhão Pato sauce and grilled, line-caught fish from the Atlantic.
Early morning adventures go hand in hand with city-sightseeing at Four Seasons Hotel Gresham Palace Budapest through the Buda Before Breakfast workout, where members of the Four Seasons management team accompany guests on a hike up Gellért Hill or the Buda Hills for the best city views and a chance to learn about must-visit locations during a stay in the historic city.
A Celebratory Summer
Following the Coronation of His Majesty King Charles III on May 6, Four Seasons UK Collection continues the wave of celebrations through a series of summer experiences designed to capture this momentous occasion. Indulge in the time-honoured British tradition of afternoon tea with the Crown Jewels Afternoon Tea at Four Seasons Hotel London at Ten Trinity Square or celebrate summer at Bloom - the rooftop lounge in the Hotel's elegant Crown Residence. This floral pop-up is abuzz with summer energy, offering unparalleled views over the River Thames and the city, light bites and refreshing beverages.
Alternatively, complement a discovery of the capital's heritage with the serenity of the British countryside by combining a stay at Four Seasons Hotel London at Park Lane with a stay at Four Seasons Hotel Hampshire as part of the properties' Town and Country offer.
Take to the Water
From the Athens Riviera to Lake Como, cruising on the Bosphorus and the scenic shores of the Vltava River in Prague, there's no better place for boating adventures than Europe in the summer. Depart from the jetty of Four Seasons Astir Palace Hotel Athens for a full day exploration of the famous Greek islands of Hydra and Spetses. Journeying by the award-winning Praevado power cruiser, swim in crystal waters, have lunch at a seafood taverna and enjoy harbourside shopping, before a final dip at Zogeria Bay while recounting the day's adventures.
In Istanbul – the city where Europe and Asia connect – hop aboard the Sea Shuttle to cruise across the Bosphorus river and take in the panoramic city views across the two continents while travelling from Four Seasons Hotel Istanbul at Sultanahmet in the city's Old Town and the sea-front, former Ottoman Palace that is Four Seasons Hotel Istanbul at the Bosphorus. Also offering guests the chance to capture the city panorama from the water is Four Seasons Hotel Prague, with a river cruise along the Vltava in a charming wooden boat. Sip a glass of prosecco and enjoy breakfast, lunch or a light snack with family or friends on this scenic excursion.
For a journey that spans both land and water, Four Seasons Hotel Milan provides an exclusive opportunity to take the driver's seat of a of a 1961 Giulietta Spider or of a Lancia Fulvia Coupè Rallye on a drive out of the city to Lake Como. Cruise top-down for unparalleled views while zipping through scenic back roads, before pulling over for lunch at a Concierge-recommended restaurant near the lake and to browse the local shops before a private afternoon cruise on Lake Como.
Destination Dining with Four Seasons Europe
Just in time for summer, Grand-Hôtel du Cap-Ferrat, A Four Seasons Hotel has launched a new Nomad Dining Experience overlooking the Cap Ferrat peninsula and the Mediterranean Sea. In this picturesque setting of the Hotel's vegetable garden, guests can savour creative dishes prepared by Michelin-starred Chef Yoric Tièche while taking in sublime views of the French Riviera. Summer is also the ideal time to visit the Versailles vegetable garden of Four Seasons Hotel George V, Paris, which is cultivated with the composting from Le George restaurant's food waste. Guests will be taken from the Hotel to the garden in a Porsche electric car and will spend time with the Hotel's Green Michelin Star chef, Simone Zanoni. Together with Simone, guests will handpick vegetables and cook them in an open-air kitchen before enjoying a picnic-style lunch on site, all while learning more about Simone's secrets of the trade and his passion for sustainability.
By evening, stylish rooftop restaurant Izumi at Four Seasons Hotel des Bergues Geneva is the ideal spot to enjoy the warm summer nights and soak up panoramic lake views, while a golden-hour dinner on the Ponte Vecchio can be arranged for guests of Four Seasons Hotel Firenze. Nestled in the heart of Florence with views over the Arno river, dine on the open-air terrace of the famous Ponte Vecchio with an unforgettable dining experience prepared by Executive Chef Paolo Lavezzini.
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The jet transformed an industry, bringing luxurious amenities and lengthy nonstop flights to the masses — all in a design that was both enormous and elegant. But the reign of the mighty 747 has ended, and Boeing says the last plane left its assembly line this week, after 54 years of production.
"For more than half a century, tens of thousands of dedicated Boeing employees have designed and built this magnificent airplane that has truly changed the world," Kim Smith, Boeing's vice president and general manager of the 747 and 767 programs, said as the company announced the end of production.
Since production of the 747 began in 1967, Boeing says, 1,574 of the airplanes were built. It started carrying commercial passengers in January 1970, when Pan Am used a 747 for a flight from New York to London.
The huge jet that shrank the world
The 747 was a hit at the Paris Air Show in 1969, and more than two dozen airlines raced to put the airliner into service, luring travelers with the 747's promise of comfort and unprecedented range.
People in the U.S. suddenly had an appealing option to visit Hawaii — which was then a very young state. And cities around the world became more interconnected by direct flights.
By the end of 1971, international airlines including Air Canada, Air India and Japan Airlines were using the aircraft.
The huge plane was touted as a win for middle-class travelers, under the idea that airline prices would become more affordable if carriers could fit more people onto a single flight. But that dynamic changed in later years, as the aviation industry saw a growing preference for smaller, more fuel-efficient planes and less focus on crowded, hub-to-hub flights.
The 747's star has been dimming — U.S. carriers phased it out in 2017 — but it had another moment in 2020, when a British Airways 747, aided by strong winds, traveled from New York to London in 4 hours, 56 minutes, setting a new record for the fastest subsonic commercial flight across the Atlantic.
The plane included movie screens and a lounge
The 747's expansive interior has repeatedly been compared to a living room, complete with large easy chairs and space to stretch one's legs.
A spiral staircase led to the upstairs lounge, with space for a bar. The lounge was originally intended to be a place where flight crews could take a break. But Pan Am's Juan Trippe — who made a $500 million deal with Boeing that set the 747 in motion — recommended a first-class passenger area instead, according to Northwestern University's Transportation Library.
Airlines put their own spin on the lounge, with names such as the Penthouse Lounge (TWA) and the Tea House in the Sky (Japan Airlines), according to the library.
Pan Am's advertising from that early era shows the plane's economy section comprised three spaces appointed like living rooms, each with its own movie system. Being on the 747, the airline said, was like being on a cruise ship.
It was designed to carry either passengers or cargo
The final 747 that rolled out of Boeing's assembly plant in Everett, Wash., is a cargo freighter, the 747-8 variant, destined for Atlas Air. That might seem like an odd end for a fabled airliner. But in many ways, the 747 sprang from plans for a massive military transport jet — a contract Boeing didn't win. Still, the company kept cargo in mind as it designed the new jet, including the ability to receive freight by hinging its cone-shaped nose.
Importantly, the Boeing used the advanced high-bypass engine technology considered for the military plane to lift the immense new airliner into the skies with hundreds of people aboard.
"One of the decisions we made was to be a good freighter as well as a good passenger plane," the 747's lead designer, the late Joe Sutter, told Smithsonian magazine in 2007. "That was probably one of the most important decisions we made, because it influenced [the size of the] fuselage. It's how the wide-body concept came into being."
The plane is entrenched in U.S. lore, providing the basis for Air Force One, the official presidential aircraft. Another modified version carried the space shuttle.
As lasting as the 747's legacy is, Boeing says it was first produced in only around 16 months, reflecting the combined work of thousands of employees.
The 747 was the first "jumbo jet"
And we mean jumbo: the 747's tail towers as tall as a six-story building. When it was introduced, the plane's 225-foot length dwarfed existing airliners.
"Pressurized, it carried a ton of air," Boeing says.
The jet had four engines and was the first to have two aisles running down a spacious passenger cabin.
It was so enormous that to construct it, Boeing had to build a new 200 million-cubic-foot assembly plant in Everett.
And Sutter was intent on the aircraft being extraordinarily safe, giving the 747 four sets of vital equipment like hydraulic systems and landing gear.
"You know things are going to happen, and sometimes it's going to be severe," Sutter told Smithsonian. "You still should be able to come home."
No more 747s are being made, but Boeing notes that they're still taking flight. The 1970s version even inspired one man to build a ground-based replica.
"We are proud that this plane will continue to fly across the globe for years to come," Boeing's Smith said.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — One month into his presidency, Joe Biden made clear his distaste for even naming the man he had ousted from the Oval Office, declaring, “I'm tired of talking about Trump.”
“The next four years, I want to make sure all the news is the American people,” he said in a CNN town hall.
But now, Biden is eagerly naming and singling out the erstwhile “former guy” in prepared remarks and on social media, elevating Donald Trump in a way that Biden and White House aides didn't do during the first 18 months of his term.
Speaking virtually to a group of Black law enforcement executives this past week, Biden accused the former president of stoking a “medieval hell” for police officers who fended off Jan. 6 rioters, adding that “Donald Trump lacked the courage to act.”
Biden's Twitter feed repeated those words -- a jarring sight for a White House that has tried to expunge any references to the former president and, in particular, his name.
And when Biden emerged from isolation after a bout with COVID-19, he pointedly noted that he could continue working from the White House residence while Trump had to be airlifted to the hospital for treatment after his own diagnosis, at a time when vaccines were not available and the then-president took a cavalier approach to mitigation measures.
For some Democrats, Biden’s willingness to engage directly with Trump was overdue.
“It’s like Lord Voldemort, right? You gotta say his name and show that you’re not afraid of him,” said Rep. Jamaal Bowman, D-N.Y. “It’s good to see that the president is naming Donald Trump, as we all should.”
Biden’s increasingly combative posture comes as a stream of revelations pour out about Trump and his conduct during the Capitol riot on Jan. 6, 2021, and amid growing speculation that the Republican will launch a comeback bid as early as this fall.
Despite Biden’s sinking approval ratings, even among members of his own party, he still consolidates the vast majority of Democratic voters behind him when presented as the party’s choice against Trump in a hypothetical 2024 campaign.
The first major effort from Biden to zero in on Trump came Jan. 6, 2022, when he delivered a speech on the one-year anniversary of the riot. Biden condemned his predecessor for holding a “dagger at the throat of democracy” by spreading repeatedly disproven lies that Trump did not lose in 2020.
But even then, Biden refused to call out Trump by name, inviting questions about why.
“I did not want to turn it into a contemporary political battle between me and the president,” Biden explained after his remarks at the Capitol. “It’s way beyond that.”
Other Democrats say Biden, who campaigned on unifying a country riven by partisanship, was right to steer the spotlight away from Trump at a time when Democrats had regained control of Washington for the first time in a decade and were set to embark on an ambitious agenda and move on from the chaotic Trump years.
Sen. Chris Murphy, D-Conn., said he, too, struggled how much to focus on the former president once Trump left office.
“I think a lot of us just hoped he would go away and if we stopped talking about him, everybody else would stop talking about him,” he said. “But that’s not how it’s turned out. He’s running for president and he still runs the Republican Party, and I don’t think we can disengage anymore.”
This past week, Biden left no doubt he was prepared — perhaps even eager — to directly challenge Trump in a way he hadn’t before.
In prerecorded remarks to the National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives’ annual conference, Biden made repeated references to the “defeated” former president who did nothing as law enforcement officers worked for hours to protect the Capitol as lawmakers met to certify Biden’s victory.
“The police were heroes that day. Donald Trump lacked the courage to act,” Biden said in his remarks. “The brave women and men in blue all across this nation should never forget that.”
Biden's Twitter feeds amplified those words and promoted his repeated references to Trump. A tweet a day later noted that the “ex-president” opposes limiting “military-style weapons” that Biden says need to be barred.
On Wednesday, Biden’s release from isolation and his celebratory remarks in the Rose Garden offered him another chance to invoke Trump and their differences on a separate issue.
“When my predecessor got COVID, he had to get helicoptered to Walter Reed Medical Center. He was severely ill. Thankfully, he recovered,” Biden said. “When I got COVID, I worked from upstairs of the White House.” Biden emphasized that the vaccines, at-home tests and anti-viral treatments he enjoyed during his recovery were readily available to the American public.
White House aides believe those two topics — law and order, and management of the pandemic — are among the areas where Biden can make the strongest contrast with the previous administration. Biden himself has made no secret he is hungry to run against Trump again, telling an Israeli television station recently that he “would not be disappointed” about a potential rematch.
As for the former president, Biden’s tweets and comments have not come up in recent conversations between Trump advisers, according to two people familiar with the talks who spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss the private discussions.
“Joe Biden and the Democrats are destroying America, just like President Trump predicted," Trump spokesman Taylor Budowich said. "From a recession at home to wars abroad, there’s nothing Joe Biden can say that will distract from the suffering he has inflicted on the American people. His interns should stop writing lame Tweets and start writing a resignation letter."
Biden's new, more confrontational stance is another way that the White House has tried to draw a clearer contrast with Republicans before the November elections as Democrats are battered with the traditional headwinds faced by the incumbent party and contending with voter discontent over inflation and the general direction of the country.
Republicans are skeptical the strategy will work, even as Trump flirts with formally announcing a 2024 bid before the fall vote. They also worry his candidacy could tear away focus from the GOP’s effort to make the elections a referendum on the Democrats’ stewardship of Washington.
“I get it. If I was being held responsible for 9.1% inflation and a wobbly economy and southern border disarray, I’d probably try and change the subject too,” said Sen. John Thune of South Dakota, the No. 2 Republican in the Senate.
Sen. Brian Schatz, D-Hawaii, said Biden’s largely tempered public persona and his careful tendencies were what made him appealing to a broad swath of voters.
“But I think he’s coming to the same conclusion that the majority of the country has come to, which is that the former president attempted a coup d’etat,” Schatz said. “Although President Biden tries to avoid inflammatory rhetoric, I think he’s found that there’s no other way to say it.”
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Which oversized blazer is best?
The 1980s trend of the oversized blazer quickly became a wardrobe staple for many due to its versatility and comfort. It’s ideal for any season because you can pair it with bike shorts and a crop top in warmer months, and it looks just as great with slacks, leggings and a button-up when the weather cools down.
The best ones, such as the Grlasen Long-Sleeved Oversized Blazer, have long hemlines with button closures and lining for coverage. They should also sport hues that complement the rest of your wardrobe.
What to know before you buy an oversized blazer
What is an oversized blazer?
An oversized blazer is what it seems; it’s a blazer with a loose fit that hangs on your body for a casual but elegant aesthetic. Also called the boyfriend blazer, it typically has slightly longer arms with a cuff that lands just past your wrists and a bottom hemline that rests low on your hip, sometimes at mid-thigh.
You can easily dress them up or down, and the best varieties have universally flattering silhouettes with structured shoulders and a button closure to show off your curves.
Oversized blazer styles
The right oversized blazer can bring out your best features. There are six silhouettes and textures to consider.
- Classic oversized: This is universally flattering with a long hemline, wide lapel and button closure.
- Leather: This is made from matte or shiny leather, adding an edgy touch to the everyday blazer.
- Waterfall: This boasts the shape of the classic blazer, but instead of a button closure, it has added fabric that drapes at the center.
- Belted: This gives you a flattering silhouette by tapering your waist with a chic belt.
- Denim: This supremely stylish blazer is made from denim with washes that range from dark to light with optional distressing.
- Tuxedo: This has a matte shell with a satin lapel and joins at the waist with several rows of buttons, giving it a more formal look.
How to find your blazer size
To ensure you get an oversized blazer that fits, compare your measurements to the manufacturer’s sizing chart. There are three easy steps to finding your measurements.
- Shoulders: Place the measuring tape on the tip of one shoulder and measure the distance across your back to the tip of your other shoulder.
- Chest: Wearing a thin top, measure the circumference of the fullest part of your bust.
- Waist: Measure the smallest part of your midsection, typically at your navel.
What to look for in a quality oversized blazer
Lining
Lined blazers give you more warmth and coverage than unlined ones. They also help you achieve a clean, smooth look because they mask the lumps and bumps caused by bra lines and the clothes you wear under the jacket.
Pockets
Pockets are important on blazers because they help you tote around essentials, such as your phone, credit cards and keys. While pockets are typically placed at the hips, you can also check for them on the jacket’s chest and interior.
Button closure
A button closure can help you create a curvier silhouette and stay warm. Even if you prefer to let your jacket hang open, it’s still helpful to have the option to close it when you need to.
How much you can expect to spend on an oversized blazer
While designer models can cost $100 or more, you can easily find a high-quality blazer from a retailer for about $40-$70.
Oversized blazer FAQ
How can you give your blousy blazer a more fitted look?
A. Consider a belt or a cinch clip that secures the extra fabric at the small of your back.
How should you wash your machine-washable blazer?
A. Fill your sink with water and add 1 teaspoon of a gentle detergent. Place your blazer in the water and let it soak for 30 minutes. Then gently scrub soiled areas with a cloth and rinse the garment with clean water. Finally, place it on a hanger and hang it out to dry.
What’s the best oversized blazer to buy?
Top oversized blazer
Grlasen Long-Sleeved Oversized Blazer
What you need to know: This trendy blazer has structured shoulder pads with a loose but elegant aesthetic and goes with anything.
What you’ll love: This oversized blazer lands mid-thigh and has a classic boxy shape with long arms and a wide lapel. It also features a button closure, pockets at the hips and a smooth lining for a polished look. It comes in 30 varieties, in sizes S-XXL.
What you should consider: Some people reported that the bottom hemline was a bit longer than expected.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Top oversized blazer for the money
What you need to know: This chic blazer lands at your mid-thigh and gives you a perfectly polished look with a casual feel.
What you’ll love: It has a blousy look, long sleeves, a single-button closure and a notched lapel. It’s also lined for coverage, has pockets at the hips and has added stretch for comfort. It comes in eight hues, in sizes S-XXL.
What you should consider: Some people reported that its sleeves aren’t as slouchy as they hoped they would be.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Worth checking out
What you need to know: This sophisticated blazer can easily be dressed up or down and completes any outfit.
What you’ll love: It features a notched collar, long hemline and polyester lining. It also has added stretch for comfort, closes with a large button to create a flattering silhouette and has long sleeves. It comes in 13 hues, sizes S-XXL.
What you should consider: Some reviewers said they didn’t like that this blazer is dry-clean only.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
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Press Release from the Allen County Museum:Lima, OH -The Allen County Museum, Johnny Appleseed Metropolitan Park District, and the Allen County Master Gardener Volunteers will hold the 50th Annual Christmas Tree Festival from November 30-December 4, 2022.
Over 100 individuals, organizations, and community groups registered trees that will be decorated for everyone's enjoyment. The community can plan to enjoy the traditions that have come to be part of the event including Evergreen, The Talking Tree, the woodcarvers and rug hookers, fingerprint plaques, The Little Children's Shoppe, and the reading aloud of The Polar Express. Visitors can also look for the photo wreath display to continue their ongoing tradition or take part in a new tradition by taking a photo with Santa. Families can enjoy an exhibit of student artwork from Lima City Elementary Schools in the museum's auditorium.
According to event chair, Donna Collins, "The committee is delighted to welcome back the Master Gardeners who are now the third host partner for the annual event. This group maintains the Children's Garden located adjacent to the museum, keeping it beautiful throughout the year. The Master Gardeners took over the Gifts from the Earth Shop last year, and after experiencing the event first hand, they decided to partner with the museum and Johnny Appleseed Metropolitan Park District to host the event. We are so pleased to have them join us."
This year, the education department's holiday theme is Christmas in South America. It features family activities that focus on Peru and Brazil. Onsite activities have been organized with assistance from docents. In addition, a group of volunteers worked to sort, cut, and package Take It and Make It activities that can be picked up in the Children's Discovery Center during your visit to the event.
Families can enjoy The Polar Express story located next to the museum's shay display on Friday, December 2nd at 5:30 p.m. & 6:30 p.m. and Sunday, December 4th at 1:00, 2:00, and 3:00 p.m. The Talking Tree will begin at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday and Thursday, November 30 & December 1; and 10:00 a.m. Friday-Sunday, December 2-4.
"We are so happy to be celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the Christmas Tree Festival. It's really incredible this event has been going on for so long. It is a tradition the community knows and loves. And, while some things have certainly changed with time, we know the community enjoys viewing the trees and participating in activities they have come to love and associate with this event," stated museum director, Amy Craft Klassen.
As in year's past, the MacDonell House will be decorated for the enjoyment of everyone, with admission free throughout the festival. Donations are always welcome! The Log House will again highlight hearthside cooking by docent Mark Mohr and other reenactors along with DAR and SAR volunteers. Live entertainment and refreshments will not be offered this year. However, holiday music will be streamed throughout the museum.
Come and make new memories or enjoy those from the past! Event hours are Wednesday and Thursday, November 30 & December 1 from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; Friday, December 2 from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.; Saturday, December 3 from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Sunday, December 4 from 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
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HOUSTON (AP)Fafa Picault scored two goals in the second half and the Houston Dynamo beat the New England Revolution 3-1 on Tuesday night.
Picault gave Houston a 2-1 lead in the 76th minute on a penalty kick and also scored nine minutes later.
New England’s Djordje Petrovic saved Sebastian Ferreira’s penalty kick in the 33rd minute. His four saved penalties are the most in a Major League Soccer season since Columbus’ Zack Steffen in 2017 and matched the Revolution record shared by Ian Feuer in 1998 and Jeff Causey on 2000.
The Dynamo (9-16-6) also got a goal from Darwin Quintero.
Carles Gil tied it at 1 on a penalty kick in the 63rd minute for the Revolution (9-11-11).
The Dynamo play on the road on Sunday against Los Angeles FC. The Revolution will host Montreal on Saturday.
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Police: Man with axe, sword asked to enter NY Times newsroom
Published: Nov. 17, 2022 at 4:53 PM EST|Updated: moments ago
NEW YORK (AP) — A man with an ax and a sword went into the lobby of the New York Times building and asked to speak to the political section, then handed over his weapons when he was denied.
The New York Police Department says officers responded to the Times’ building in midtown Manhattan shortly after noon Thursday.
Building security told them the man had two weapons, and made the request to speak with the specific part of the newspaper staff.
He was taken to the hospital for evaluation.
A Times representative says it’s grateful to police for responding to the incident.
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MILAN, Sept. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Maire Tecnimont S.p.A. announces that its subsidiary NextChem has been awarded a Pre-FEED engineering services contract by MadoquaPower2X – the Portuguese/Dutch/Danish consortium led by Madoqua Renewables along with CIP's Energy Transition Fund and Power2X to develop and operate an integrated renewable hydrogen and green ammonia plant located in Sines, Portugal. The agreement was signed at Gastech at the presence of H.E. João Galamba, Secretary of State for Environment and Energy – Government of Portugal.
The purpose of the Pre-FEED engineering services includes early studies, technology and process review, modularity and logistics analysis, front end loading of engineering required to undertake the permitting and licensing for the project.
MadoquaPower2X will use renewable energy and 500 MW of electrolysis capacity to produce annually 50,000 tons of green hydrogen along with green ammonia plant capacity of up to 500,000 kt/y with up to 600,000 t/y CO2 emissions avoided in this initial phase. It will be located in the Sines industrial zone and will generate economic growth with an activity classified as sustainable according to the latest EU Taxonomy setting up an export energy carrier value chain between the Port of Sines (Portugal) and Northwest European destinations.
João Galamba, Secretary of State for Environment and Energy – Government of Portugal: "Climate neutrality by 2050 requires bold decisions on sustainable investments with a focus on energy and climate goals. We are pleased to witness this important milestone for MadoquaPower2X and Maire Tecnimont, confirming the right path to meet the goals we have set for energy transition".
Alessandro Bernini, Chief Executive Officer of Maire Tecnimont Group and NextChem: "We are proud of this agreement with MadoquaPower2X and CIP as it targets a project with a significant impact on the renewable hydrogen-based economy in Europe. This project is a great example of sustainable European energy security, connecting the renewable potential of Portugal with Northern European energy infrastructure through green hydrogen".
Rogaciano Rebelo, Chief Executive Officer – Madoqua Renewables: "We are excited to bring Maire Tecnimont and NextChem on board to accelerate the licensing and engineering phases of our project. Maire Tecnimont Group has 70 years of engineering excellence and delivered over 1,500 chemical and power plants globally, thereby demonstrating its capacity to engineer a complex first of a kind large scale electrolysis-based ammonia project".
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Elon Musk denies alleged affair with wife of Google co-founder Sergey Brin
Musk tweeted that he's still friends with Sergey Brin and even partied with him recently
Telsa founder Elon Musk denied an alleged affair with the wife of Google co-founder Sergey Brin, which was reported as the reason for the couple’s divorce earlier this year.
In a tweet late Sunday evening, Musk said a recent Wall Street Journal report alleging he was the cause of the divorce is "total bs" and that he and Sergey "are friends."
"This is total bs. Sergey and I are friends and were at a party together last night!" Musk tweeted.
The report identified Musk as the reason Brin filed for divorce from his wife, Nicole Shanahan, in January after learning that she had an affair with Musk in December.
ELON MUSK ALLEGED AFFAIR WITH GOOGLE CO-FOUNDER'S WIFE PROMPTED DIVORCE: REPORT
The WSJ reported the alleged affair between Musk and Shanahan occurred during the Art Basel event in Miami, Florida. The alleged affair continued for a short while after the event, while Brin and Shanahan were separated but still living together.
"I’ve only seen Nicole twice in three years, both times with many other people around," Musk continued in the tweet.
"Nothing romantic," he added.
In a subsequent tweet, Musk shared his sex life was notably absent.
The Tesla and SpaceX founder also specifically called out the WSJ, saying they ran with the alleged affair story on "third-party random hearsay." He also called them "sub tabloid."
MUSK REACTS TO TWITTER BLAME FOR SECOND QUARTER REVENUE MISS
"WSJ is supposed to have a high standard for journalism and, right now, they are way sub tabloid," he tweeted. "WSJ should be running stories that actually matter to their readers and have solid factual basis, not third-party random hearsay."
Sergey Brin’s divorce filing in Santa Clara County Superior Court cites "irreconcilable differences."
Brin is valued at $95 billion and he and Shanahan share a 3-year-old daughter.
As mediation continues, Shanahan is seeking $1 billion, far more than she is entitled under her prenuptial agreement. But her lawyers say she signed the prenuptial agreement under duress while pregnant with their daughter.
In Musk’s personal life, he recently fathered twins with Shivon Zilis, a senior executive of Neuralink, another company Musk owns.
He also broke off a relationship with girlfriend, Claire Boucher, known more popularly by her singer name Grimes. Despite the breakup, they welcomed their second child via surrogate in December.
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Musk is the wealthiest person in the world, valued at $240 billion.
Musk is embroiled in a legal fight with Twitter after backing out of a $44 billion acquisition deal earlier this month.
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Companies on the list had an average growth rate of 557 percent
AUSTIN, Texas, Feb. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- ActivTrak today announced it is ranked No. 46 on the 2023 Inc. 5000 Regionals Southwest list, the most prestigious ranking of the fastest-growing private companies based in Arizona, New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Texas. Most recently, ActivTrak ranked No. 1344 on the Inc. 5000 list, 13th among business products and services companies in Texas, and 5th among companies in Austin.
Between 2019 and 2021, 166 private companies on the Inc. 5000 Regionals Southwest list had an average growth rate of 557 percent, adding 16,116 jobs and nearly $5.5 billion to the region's economy in 2021 alone. Companies based in the Austin, Texas, Scottsdale, Arizona, and Fort Worth, Texas, areas had the highest growth rates overall.
"We are once again honored to be ranked among the most successful private companies in Texas – and the country," said Mark Ralls, CEO of ActivTrak. "It's a testament to the work of our talented team and their tireless commitment to helping companies around the world unlock the potential of the future of work using workforce analytics."
"This year's Inc. 5000 Regional winners represent one of the most exceptional and exciting lists of America's off-the-charts growth companies. They're disrupters and job creators, and all delivered an outsize impact on the economy. Remember their names and follow their lead. These are the companies you'll be hearing about for years to come," said Scott Omelianuk, editor-in-chief of Inc. magazine.
Complete results of the Inc. 5000 Regionals Southwest, including company profiles and an interactive database sorted by industry, metro area, and other criteria, can be found at inc.com/southwest.
More about Inc. and the Inc. 5000 Regionals
Methodology
The 2023 Inc. 5000 Regionals are ranked according to percentage revenue growth when comparing 2019 and 2021. To qualify, companies must have been founded and generating revenue by March 31, 2019. They had to be U.S.-based, privately held, for-profit, and independent—not subsidiaries or divisions of other companies—as of December 31, 2021. (Since then, a number of companies on the list have gone public or been acquired.) The minimum revenue required for 2019 is $100,000; the minimum for 2021 is $1 million. As always, Inc. reserves the right to decline applicants for subjective reasons.
About Inc. Media
The world's most trusted business-media brand, Inc. offers entrepreneurs the knowledge, tools, connections, and community to build great companies. Its award-winning multiplatform content reaches more than 50 million people each month across a variety of channels including websites, newsletters, social media, podcasts, and print. Its prestigious Inc. 5000 list, produced every year since 1982, analyzes company data to recognize the fastest-growing privately held businesses in the United States. The global recognition that comes with inclusion in the 5000 gives the founders of the best businesses an opportunity to engage with an exclusive community of their peers and the credibility that helps them drive sales and recruit talent.
The associated Inc. 5000 Conference is part of a highly acclaimed portfolio of bespoke events produced by Inc. For more information, visit www.inc.com.
About ActivTrak
ActivTrak helps digital workforces work wiser and thrive. More than 9,000 customers and 550,000 users have deployed our workforce analytics cloud to gain insights and metrics about digital work so they can measure and optimize productivity and wellness with the employee in mind. These innovations have been recognized by the Deloitte Technology Fast 500, the Inc. 5000 and the Brandon Hall Excellence in Technology award. Based in Austin, Texas, ActivTrak is backed by Sapphire Ventures and Elsewhere Partners, and led by a seasoned team of software industry veterans.
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Charlie Blackmon Player Prop Bets: Rockies vs. Nationals - April 6
Published: Apr. 6, 2023 at 11:24 AM CDT|Updated: 31 minutes ago
On Thursday, Charlie Blackmon (coming off going 0-for-1) and the Colorado Rockies face the Washington Nationals, whose starting pitcher will be Josiah Gray. First pitch is at 4:10 PM ET.
In his previous game he had a hitless showing (0-for-1) against the Dodgers.
Charlie Blackmon Game Info & Props vs. the Nationals
- Game Day: Thursday, April 6, 2023
- Game Time: 4:10 PM ET
- Stadium: Coors Field
- Live Stream: Watch this game on fuboTV!
- Nationals Starter: Josiah Gray
- TV Channel: SportsNet RM
- Hits Prop: Over/under 1.5 hits (Over odds: -133)
- Home Runs Prop: Over/under 0.5 home runs (Over odds: +600)
- RBI Prop: Over/under 0.5 RBI (Over odds: +140)
- Runs Prop: Over/under 0.5 runs (Over odds: +110)
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Charlie Blackmon At The Plate
- Blackmon leads Colorado with an OBP of .391 this season while batting .333 with zero walks and four runs scored.
- He ranks 46th in batting average, 57th in on base percentage, and 50th in slugging among qualifying batters in MLB action.
- In four of six games this season (66.7%), Blackmon has reached safely via hit, and that includes multiple hits twice.
- He has hit a home run in one of six games, and in 4.3% of his plate appearances.
- Blackmon has picked up an RBI in two games this year, with multiple runs batted in once.
- In three of six games this year, he has scored, including multiple runs once.
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Charlie Blackmon Home/Away Batting Splits
Nationals Pitching Rankings
- The pitching staff for the Nationals has a collective 6.5 K/9, the second-worst in MLB.
- The Nationals have the 24th-ranked team ERA among all MLB pitching staffs (5.67).
- Nationals pitchers combine to give up 13 total home runs at a rate of 2.2 per game (fourth-most in baseball).
- Gray (0-1) gets the start for the Nationals, his second of the season.
- In his last appearance on Saturday, the right-hander threw five innings against the Atlanta Braves, allowing five earned runs while surrendering seven hits.
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Kanye West's divorce lawyer has officially said nay to Ye.
On Aug. 5, a judge granted a request from Los Angeles family law attorney Samantha Spector to formally withdrew as counsel for the rapper in his and Kim Kardashian's divorce case, according to court documents obtained by E! News. The filing also contains contact info for Kanye's new, Pennsylvania-based lawyer, Deborah Hong.
Spector, who previously represented Nicole Young in her 2021 divorce from Dr. Dre, had submitted her request to be relieved as counsel for Kanye in May. In her motion, she wrote, "There has been an irreconcilable breakdown in the attorney-client relationship" and added that she "has communicated with Ms. Hong, an attorney-at-law, who has confirmed she is acting on behalf of Ye and should receive all communications directed to him," per ET.
Kim filed for divorce from Kanye in February 2021. At the time, he was represented by family law attorney Christopher Melcher, and throughout the next year, the Yeezy founder would also utilize the services of two more lawyers from his firm to help with the divorce case, court documents show.
Kanye and Melcher parted ways this past February, the lawyer confirmed to Billboard, following another filing from Kim, in which she requested to be declared legally single while accusing her estranged husband of causing her "emotional distress" by putting "misinformation" about private family matters on social media. On behalf of the Kanye, Melcher wrote that there was no evidence submitted to back up Kim's allegations.
In March, a judge declared both Kim and Kanye legally single. At the time, the newly hired Spector said in a statement to E! News that Ye "was always in support of the divorce only if Kim satisfied the procedural requirements to protect rights under the California law."
She also said, "Ye is focusing his entire attention to their children."
Kim and Kanye share four kids—North West, 10, Saint West, 6, Chicago West, 4, and Psalm West, 3—and while they are single in the eyes of the law, they have yet to settle the terms of their divorce. In the SKIMS founder's original divorce filing and Ye's response, both requested joint custody of the children.
Meanwhile, despite past social media drama, which included a feud between Kanye and Kim's ex's boyfriend Pete Davidson, the former couple continue to co-parent. On Aug. 4, Kim even showed support for Ye by sharing Instagram images of herself and the pair's daughters wearing sunglasses from his Yeezy brand. | https://www.eonline.com/ca/news/1341023/kanye-west-s-lawyer-officially-steps-down-amid-kim-kardashian-divorce-case | 2022-08-05 22:52:44 | 0 | https://www.eonline.com/ca/news/1341023/kanye-west-s-lawyer-officially-steps-down-amid-kim-kardashian-divorce-case |
TSX.V: DME
U.S. OTC: DMEHF
Frankfurt: QM01
VANCOUVER, BC, Oct. 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - DESERT MOUNTAIN ENERGY CORP. (the "Company") (TSXV: DME) (OTC: DMEHF) (Frankfurt: QM01) From the President of the Company.
Desert Mountain Energy Corp. ("DME" or the "Company") has granted a total of 815,000 incentive stock options at an exercise price of $2.35 per share to its directors, officers, employees, and consultants. The options will be issued to newly appointed directors, officers, and the accounting and legal teams. The options will be subject to the Company's vesting plan. The options will be exercisable for a period of 5 years.
The Company also advises that further to its previous news release of September 13, 2022, the Company raised gross proceeds of CAD $5.588 million and issued 2,149,461 Units (previously reported incorrectly as $6.1 million and 2,342,462 Units). All other terms remain unchanged.
Desert Mountain Energy Corp. is a publicly traded resource company primarily focused on exploration, development and production of helium, hydrogen and noble gases. The Company is primarily looking for elements deemed critical to the renewable energy and high technology industries.
We seek safe harbor
"Robert Rohlfing"
Robert Rohlfing
Exec Chairman & CEO
Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in polices of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release. The statements made in this press release may contain certain forward-looking statements that involve a number of risks and uncertainties. Actual events or results may differ from the Company's expectations.
This news release contains "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and "forward-looking information" within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities legislation. Such forward looking statements and information herein include but are not limited to statements regarding the Company's anticipated performance in the future the planned exploration activities, receipt of positive results from drilling, the completion of further drilling and exploration work, and the timing and results of various activities.
Forward-looking statements or information involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause the actual results, level of activity, performance or achievements of the Company and its operations to be materially different from those expressed or implied by such statements. Such factors include, among others, changes in national and local governments, legislation, taxation, controls, regulations and political or economic developments in Canada and the United States; financial risks due to helium prices, operating or technical difficulties in exploration and development activities; risks and hazards and the speculative nature of resource exploration and related development; risks in obtaining necessary licenses and permits, and challenges to the Company's title to properties.
Forward-looking statements are based on assumptions management believes to be reasonable, including but not limited to the continued operation of the Company's exploration operations, no material adverse change in the market price of commodities, and such other assumptions and factors as set out herein. Although the Company has attempted to identify important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in forward-looking statements or information, there may be other factors that cause results to be materially different from those anticipated, described, estimated, assessed or intended. There can be no assurance that any forward-looking statements or information will prove to be accurate as actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements or information. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements or information. The Company does not intend to, and nor does not assume any obligation to update such forward-looking statements or information, other than as required by applicable law.
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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — NASA fueled its huge moon rocket for the first time Monday and went ahead with a critical countdown test despite a fuel line leak.
Another leak — this time in an external fuel line — almost curtailed Monday’s test at Kennedy Space Center. But NASA managers decided to do the countdown test anyway.
Launch director Charlie Blackwell-Thompson said they pushed ahead to see “how the team performed, how the hardware performed, and they both performed very well.”
Engineers wanted to get all the way down to the 9-second mark — just short of engine firing — to validate all the systems and procedures. But it cut off at 29 seconds. NASA spokesman Derrol Nail said it wasn’t immediately known why the countdown stopped.
Earlier, nearly 1 million gallons of super-cold liquid hydrogen and oxygen were loaded into the 322-foot (98-meter) rocket known as the Space Launch System, or SLS.
The testing delays have pushed the actual launch — with an empty Orion capsule flying around the moon and back — to the end of August at the earliest. This test flight is crucial before astronauts climb aboard.
Blackwell-Thompson said it was too early to say what NASA’s next step might be.
The second SLS flight, planned for 2024, would send a crew around the moon and back. The third mission — no earlier than 2025 — would have astronauts actually landing on the moon.
Astronauts last walked on the moon in 1972 during NASA’s Apollo program. The new program is named Artemis, Apollo’s twin sister in Greek mythology.
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ODESSA, Texas — The West Texas Food Bank has seen a sharp rise in people coming to them for help.
"We have definitely seen the lines probably double in the last two months," said Craig Stoker, Director of Marketing for the food bank. "I know we're serving more than we were even in the beginning of the pandemic."
This comes as some people are having to choose what bills to pay.
"Something like inflation really effects everybody, if you are budgeted down to that last dollar, you really have to make some tough choices if you're going to buy something like bacon, which is up 20%, or put gas in the car," said Stoker.
The West Texas Food Bank is one resource for people who may be struggling, to help them avoid having to make that tough decision.
"We certainly want to be somebody who is providing that extra, that supplemental food that helps keep money in your budget so that you can either pay the babysitter or put gas in the car, or its already been a scorcher already, so there's going to be a lot of high utility bills," said Stoker.
The food bank is also working around the impacts of inflation to keep the community fed.
"We've not been exempt to the pressures of inflation," said Stoker. "Like an average household, we're still going out and buying food to make sure our neighbors have tables full and we're still having to put gas in the trucks. Our transportation costs are up about 34%, and that's really been the biggest hit to our budget in the last six months."
So to keep on track, the food bank is looking for monetary donations, and maybe even more importantly, volunteers.
"We need volunteers pretty much more than we need anything else, so any time you can give to the food bank, whether you have two hours during the week, or we have several weeknights that we're here working, we need that more than you can even imagine," said Stoker.
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ROCKY HILL, Conn. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Sunday evening's drawing of the Connecticut Lottery's "Play4 Night" game were:
8-3-8-6, WB: 8
(eight, three, eight, six; WB: eight)
ROCKY HILL, Conn. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Sunday evening's drawing of the Connecticut Lottery's "Play4 Night" game were:
8-3-8-6, WB: 8
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Leading global institutional crypto data and software provider, Lukka, further demonstrates commitment to risk management with ISO Certification.
NAPLES, Fla., Jan. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Lukka, the leading institutional crypto data and software provider, has completed its ISO/IEC 27001 Certification, furthering its long-standing commitment to putting risk management first in order to serve the most risk-mature businesses in the crypto ecosystem. This international standard is used to certify that organizations establish, implement, and maintain continually improving Information Security Management Systems.
The ISO/IEC 27001 is the world's best-known standard for information security management systems (ISMS) and is often required as part of vendor selection processes. Certifications are conducted by independent accredited certification bodies following a comprehensive audit of the requirements outlined within its framework. Lukka's ISO/IEC 27001 Certification was issued by the British Standards Institution (BSI), an independent certifying organization. BSI is one of the world's first National Standards Body, was an integral part in forming the ISO/IEC 27001 framework, and is globally recognized as a leader in certifying ISO standards.
"Participating in the crypto ecosystem requires partnership and interaction with many different entities across a complex value chain. Receiving the ISO 27001 ISO/IEC 27001 certification shows our customers that they can rely on Lukka to deliver innovative software and data solutions with a commitment to the highest standards of security risk management and data protection." - Michael Quilatan, Head of Risk at Lukka.
Lukka was the first service provider in the crypto ecosystem to complete AICPA SOC 1 Type II and SOC 2 Type II audits in 2018 and 2019 respectively. With the addition of this ISO/IEC 27001 Certification, Lukka further emphasizes its commitment to ensuring customer trust to establish financial transparency for their businesses.
About Lukka
Founded in 2014, Lukka serves the most risk mature businesses in the world with institutional data and software solutions. Lukka bridges the gap between the complexities of blockchain data and traditional business needs. Its customers include both Traditional and Crypto Asset Exchanges and Trading desks, CPA & Accounting Firms, Fund and Financial Auditors, Fund Administrators, Miners, Protocols, individuals, and any other businesses interacting with crypto assets. All of Lukka's products are created with institutional standards, such as AICPA SOC Controls, which focus on accuracy and completeness. Lukka is a global company headquartered in the United States. | For information about Lukka, visit lukka.tech
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DJI is expanding its family of drones with the just announced DJI Avata. The Avata, an FPV (first-person view) drone, works in tandem with the new DJI Goggles 2 and DJI Motion Controller to provide a completely immersive flight experience.
NEW YORK, Aug. 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- B&H is pleased to introduce DJI is expanding its family of drones with the newly announced DJI Avata. The Avata, which is a new FPV (first-person view) drone, works in tandem with the all-new DJI Goggles 2 and DJI Motion Controller to provide a totally immersive flight experience.
DJI Avata Drone
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Key Features
- Close-Up Filming Indoors or Outside
- Ultra-Wide 4K100p Stabilized Video
- Propeller Guards for Safe Flying
- Up to 6.2-Mile Video Transmission Range
- Downward Sensing Obstacle Avoidance
- Emergency Brake & RTH Safety Features
- Up to 18 Minutes of Flight Time
- 3 Speed Modes from 17.9 to 60.4 mph
Designed with built-in propeller guards are a safeguard―even if the Avata comes in contact with an object, it can bounce back, stay in the air, and can keep on flying. It's compact and lightweight and is great for flying with precision, even in tight indoor spaces.
The Avata is equipped with a 1/1.7-inch CMOS sensor and supports 4K ultra-wide angle recording with an f/2.8 aperture. Together with high-grade imaging performance, it delivers exceptional visuals that will keep you on the edge of your seat.
Avata also features downward binocular vision and ToF infrared sensing, for even greater safety. These sensors detect obstacles below and allow Avata to perform low-altitude or indoor flight.
The Avata features a super-wide 155° field of vision. On the software side of things, RockSteady 2.0 and HorizonSteady help reduce camera shake to ensure smooth video capture. The new design of the Avata optimizes power efficiency and allows for a flight time of up to 18 minutes.
A number of improvements have been made to the DJI Goggles 2, which are now smaller, lighter, and equipped with a Micro-OLED screen with 100 Hz refresh rate, which means you can experience outstanding clarity and visual fidelity as you navigate the sky.
The DJI Goggles 2 also feature diopter adjustment from +2.0 D to -8.0 D for optimized viewing and comfort. With a two-hour battery life and super-fast charging speeds, you can always be ready for immersive flight. The foldable antenna and lightweight design make them easy to store, comfortable to wear, and suitable for long-term use.
With the DJI Motion Controller, intuitive flight is in your hands. Squeeze the trigger and bolt forward or turn a corner with the swivel of your wrist. The controls are easy to use and provide a totally unique way to fly. It also features an Emergency Brake button that lets you stop on a dime, and support for RTH when the battery is low or the signal is interrupted.
You'll be able to order the Avata Drone right here at B&H as a stand-alone purchase or bundled with several accessories for a complete flight experience, beginning August 25. Will you be picking up an Avata to upgrade your current setup? Perhaps you're a new user wondering how this can fit into your workflow. Check out our product page for more details!
When you combine the Avata with the Goggles 2 and Motion Controller, flight becomes accessible to all. Experience the thrill of total immersion with unrivaled safety and control. Embrace your spontaneity and capture your surroundings with an immersive 4K ultra-wide angle.
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German police have carried out nationwide raids targeting climate activists. Seven members of the controversial Last Generation group are part of a criminal investigation. The group is known for disruptive stunts protesting inaction on climate change. A German climate activist tells DW that these raids are 'a case of shooting the messenger.' | https://www.dw.com/en/climate-activist-crackdown-akin-to-shooting-the-messenger/video-65722382 | 2023-05-24 14:42:00 | 1 | https://www.dw.com/en/climate-activist-crackdown-akin-to-shooting-the-messenger/video-65722382 |
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DENVER (AP) — After Colorado’s Democratic governor signed a bill Friday banning what experts consider unproven treatments to reverse medical abortions, a federal judge temporarily halted its enforcement following a lawsuit from a religious clinic.
Judge Daniel Domenico, who noted that Colorado is the only state to ban the treatment, issued the temporary restraining order over the weekend after Bella Health and Wellness argued that barring them from prescribing the so-called “abortion pill reversal” treatment violates their First Amendment right to free speech and religious exercise.
The idea of reversing a medical abortion has become a flashpoint in the clash over reproductive rights nationwide after the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, leaving abortion up to the states. Roughly a dozen states have passed laws in the preceding years compelling abortion providers to inform their patients about the “reversal" treatment.
A Republican proposal to do that in Colorado this year floundered in the Democrat-controlled statehouse. That is partly because the treatment has found broad condemnation from the medical community, with the the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists saying it's “not based on science and (does) not meet clinical standards."
The new ban extends at least to October, the deadline for Colorado's medical boards to determine if the treatment is “generally accepted standard of practice," and therefore allowed, or not and for the prohibition to continue.
The ban was part of a three-bill package enshrining abortion and transgender care rights in the state.
The specific bill that included the ban also targeted “deceptive practices” by anti-abortion centers, which are known to market themselves as abortion clinics but don’t actually offer the procedure. Instead, they attempt to convince patients to not terminate their pregnancies.
The temporary restraining order, first reported by The Colorado Sun, applies to the entire bill.
In Colorado, Bella Health and Wellness argued that prohibiting them from prescribing the treatment would “violate their sincerely held religious beliefs" and that they had a patient whose current treatment would be interrupted if the new law was enforced.
One of the organization's attorneys, Laura Wolk Slavis from the Becket Fund for Religious Liberty, wrote in a statement:
“Colorado’s new law is the opposite of choice—it targets women who have changed their minds and forces them to undergo abortions they want to stop. This law tramples the constitutional rights of these women and their doctors."
Domenico, a district judge nominated by former President Donald Trump, wrote in his ruling: “I find that the plaintiffs are sufficiently likely to succeed on the merits of one or more of their claims that short-term relief is warranted until the defendants can be heard in opposition.”
Domenico added that the restraining order is only in regards to Bella Health and Wellness. The organization did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
A medical abortion is administered by taking two medications — mifepristone and then misoprostol — over the course of a few days. Bella Health and Wellness provides patients with a drug called progesterone which they claim walks back the the effects of mifepristone.
The lawsuit arrives as the High Court hears a case regarding the Food and Drug Administration’s approval of mifepristone.
A spokesperson for Colorado Gov. Jared Polis and another for Colorado's Senate Democrats both declined to comment citing the pending litigation.
For the Colorado case, a hearing for a preliminary injunction — effectively an extension of the 14-day temporary restraining order — is scheduled for April 24.
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Guangyi Wang, University of California, San Francisco and Rita Hamad, University of California, San Francisco
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The big idea
Black youths who attend racially segregated schools are more likely to have drinking and behavior problems during childhood than Black youths in less segregated schools. This is according to a new study we conducted using national survey data from 1997 to 2014.
School segregation, defined as the physical separation of students in schools based on their race, was ruled unconstitutional in 1954 as part of the U.S. Supreme Court’s Brown v. Board of Education decision. Consequently, about 1,000 districts nationwide were under court orders to desegregate.
However, school segregation has increased since 1991, when the first of a series of court decisions allowed districts to be released from court-ordered desegregation. Highly segregated schools – where less than 10% of students are white – increased from 5.7% to 18.6% of all schools – from 1988 to 2013.
Our study is among the first to explore how this recent segregation affects the health of Black children. It examines whether the health of Black children in districts that were released from court-ordered desegregation earlier is different from those in districts released later.
Our research team analyzed data on school segregation levels and health outcomes for about 1,248 Black children ages 5 to 17. We measured school segregation using the dissimilarity index, which indicates the proportion of Black or white students who would need to move to a different school to make all schools in a school district have the same student racial distribution.
We found that the more segregated a school district, the more likely Black students were to have behavioral problems, and the more likely Black students older than 12 years were to drink alcohol. For Black girls, the more segregated the school, the likelihood of having drunk alcohol rose at twice the rate it did for Black boys.
Why it matters
Earlier studies about school desegregation in the 1960s and 1970s found that it led to improvements in Black people’s well-being, such as higher educational and occupational attainment, better self-rated health and reduced teen pregnancy rates.
Yet some scholars have argued that segregated schools can have certain benefits. For example, school segregation may have protective effects as Black youths in predominantly Black schools may face less interpersonal racism from white students and teachers than if they went to desegregated schools.
On the other hand, school segregation is a manifestation of structural racism, such that highly segregated schools are often underfunded, with more crowded classrooms, less experienced teachers and high teacher turnover. Segregated schools also tend to have harsher school discipline.
These stressful environments can increase mental and emotional challenges for Black youths, making them more likely to develop unhealthy coping behaviors like drinking alcohol. In addition, segregated schools are more likely to be in segregated neighborhoods, which are more often targeted for alcohol advertising and have substantially more liquor stores, making it easier for Black youths to obtain alcohol.
The results of our study suggest that the effects of structural racism and low school resources in segregated schools may be greater than the potential for reduced interpersonal racism.
What still isn’t known
This study did not examine why well-being was worse among Black youths in more segregated schools. For example, it didn’t examine whether it was because of fewer school counselors, higher stress levels or broader systemic factors. It also did not examine health among other groups like white, Hispanic or Asian children.
What’s next
Our team’s next steps are to explore the reasons school segregation affects young people’s well-being, not only for Black youths but also for white youths and other youths of color. Additionally, we plan to examine the long-term impact of school segregation as children transition to adulthood.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden tested positive for COVID-19 on Thursday and is experiencing “very mild symptoms,” the White House said, as new variants of the highly contagious virus are challenging the nation’s efforts to get back to normal after two and a half years of pandemic disruptions.
White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said Biden has begun taking Paxlovid, an antiviral drug designed to reduce the severity of the disease. He was isolating at the White House and “continuing to carry out all of his duties fully,” she said.
Biden’s physician, Dr. Kevin O’Connor, said in a letter that Biden had a runny nose and “fatigue, with an occasional dry cough, which started yesterday evening.”
“Folks, I’m doing great. Thanks for your concern,” Biden tweeted. He added that he was “keeping busy!”
Biden, 79, is fully vaccinated, after getting two doses of the Pfizer coronavirus vaccine shortly before taking office, a first booster shot in September and an additional dose March 30.
Jean-Pierre described the president’s symptoms as “very mild” and said Biden had been in contact with members of the White House staff by phone and would participate in his planned meetings “via phone and Zoom from the residence.”
The White House took steps to show that the president was busy working despite his diagnosis, with Biden tweeting out a picture of himself making calls from the treaty room of the White House.
The president spoke by phone to lawmakers in Pennsylvania to apologize for having to cancel his planned trip Thursday to the city of Wilkes-Barre to promote his crime prevention plans. Biden also called South Carolina Rep. Jim Clyburn to wish him a happy birthday and congratulate him on receiving an award from the NAACP.
O’Connor wrote in his letter about the president’s treatment plan: “I anticipate that he will respond favorably” to Paxlovid “as most maximally protected patients do.”
Jean-Pierre said Biden had last tested negative on Tuesday, and he will stay isolated until he tests negative again.
First lady Jill Biden, speaking to reporters as she arrived for a school visit in Detroit, said she’d just gotten off the phone with her husband.
“He’s doing fine,” she said. “He’s feeling good.”
The first lady, who was wearing a mask, said she tested negative earlier in the day. She will keep her full schedule in Michigan and Georgia on Thursday, though she will be following guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on masking and distancing, said Michael LaRosa, her spokesperson.
The president spent much of last week in Israel and Saudi Arabia. White House officials told reporters that Biden planned to minimize contact during the trip, yet as soon as he exited Air Force One on July 13, the president was fist-bumping, handshaking and even seen in the occasional hug. The CDC says symptoms can appear two to 14 days after exposure to the virus.
Biden had a minimal public schedule after returning from Saudi Arabia late on Saturday night, attending church the next day and helping to welcome Ukraine’s first lady Olena Zelenska to the White House on Tuesday. The president traveled to Massachusetts on Wednesday to promote efforts to combat climate change.
Dr. Graham Snyder, an infectious disease specialist at the University of Pittsburgh, said in an interview that it wasn’t surprising that Biden tested positive given the extent of his activities and interactions with people. He said Biden appears to be pursuing a treatment that should enable him to recover without facing even worse health risks.
“He’s put himself in a place to have the best possible outcome, which is the lowest probability of being sick enough to get in the hospital or heaven forbid in intensive care or dying,” Snyder said.
Up to this point, Biden’s ability to avoid the virus seemed to defy the odds, even with the testing procedures in place for those expected to be in close contact with him. Prior waves of the virus swept through Washington’s political class, infecting Vice President Kamala Harris, Cabinet members, White House staffers and lawmakers. Biden has increasingly stepped up his travel schedule and resumed holding large indoor events where not everyone is tested.
A White House official said Harris tested negative for COVID-19. She was last with the president on Tuesday and spoke with him on the phone Thursday morning. Harris planned to remain masked on the guidance of the White House medical team.
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said she hoped that Biden’s positive test for the virus would cause more Americans to get vaccinated and boosted because “none of us is immune from it, including the president of the United States, and we really have to be careful.”
Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell on Twitter wished the president “a speedy recovery.”
Top White House officials in recent months have been matter-of-fact about the likelihood of the president getting COVID, a measure of how engrained the virus has become in society — and of its diminished threat for those who are up to date on their vaccinations and with access to treatments.
When administered within five days of symptoms appearing, Paxlovid, produced by drugmaker Pfizer, has been proven to bring about a 90% reduction in hospitalizations and deaths among patients most likely to get severe disease.
Biden is far from the first world leader — and not the first U.S. president — to get the coronavirus, which has infected British Prime Minister Boris Johnson, French President Emmanuel Macron and more than a dozen other leaders and high-ranking officials globally.
When Biden’s predecessor, President Donald Trump, contracted the disease in October 2020, it was a far different time. Vaccines were not available and treatment options were limited and less advanced. After being diagnosed with COVID-19 at the White House, Trump was given an experimental antibody treatment and steroids after his blood oxygen levels fell dangerously low. He was hospitalized at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center for three days
After more than two years and over a million deaths in the U.S., the virus is still killing an average of 353 people a day in the U.S., according to the CDC. The unvaccinated are at far greater risk, more than two times more likely to test positive and nine times more likely to die from the virus than those who have received at least a primary dose of the vaccines, according to the public health agency.
The highly transmissible omicron variant is the dominant strain in the U.S., but scientists say it poses a lower risk for severe illness to those who are up to date on their vaccinations. Omicron’s BA.5 sub-strain, believed to be even more contagious, now makes up more than 65% of U.S. cases.
“There’s a lot of infections across America,” White House COVID-19 coordinator Dr. Ashish Jha said May 18, blaming the highly-transmissible variants, as well as relaxing mitigation measures like mask requirements.
The coronavirus pandemic helped put Biden in the White House, as he pledged to handle COVID-19 better than his predecessor. After initial months of success surging the nation’s supply and availability of vaccines, the virus became a morass for the Democrat in the first year of his presidency, as he struggled to boost the country’s vaccination rate and to stay ahead of the unpredictable disease.
As cases sharply declined earlier this year, Biden highlighted his administration’s efforts to end the pandemic and help the nation regain a sense of normalcy. He said in his March 1 State of the Union address, “It’s time for Americans to get back to work and fill our great downtowns again.”
The White House has sought to go above public health guidelines to protect the president, with all visitors and staff required to attest to their vaccination status or submit to daily tests. People expected to be in close proximity to Biden are tested daily.
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Dogs in costumes take over at Rio Carnival street party
By DIARLEI RODRIGUES, Associated Press
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RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — As Rio de Janeiro kicked off its Carnival on Saturday, about 100 dogs barked and wagged their tails to the tune of samba music as they paraded in front of pet lovers in a canine costume competition.
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The “Blocao” — a mixture of “bloco” which refers to Carnival street parties and “cao,” or dog in Portuguese — brought about 300 people to Rio's Barra da Tijuca. Dog costumes ranged from fairies, and superheroes to clowns and cartoon characters.
Edson Chianca, 36, brought his 12-year-old Saori to the parade in a Minnie Mouse costume. He dressed the same way so the pair matched.
“It is a great initiative, this is a good moment for pets to socialize,” said Chianca.
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Mari Jordão, 52, has attended the Blocao since 2014. Dog “mothers need to be careful, bring water, carry their dog if the pavement is too hot,” she said.
Blocao is one of the few events that challenged a city ban on street parties last year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. It has taken place for about 20 years.
Marco Antonio Vieira, the organizer of Blocao, said he has no intention of humanizing pets with the pet parade and the contest that picks the top five best dressed dogs.
“Thirty years ago they lived in our backyard, now they live on our beds. It is good for them to be with the owner. When the dog sees the owner happy, he is happy too," Vieira said.
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Funding will aid in accelerating production of Vector fixed-wing eVTOL small UAS
MOORPARK, Calif., June 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Quantum-Systems Inc., a leader in electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aerial intelligence solutions, today announced its inclusion in the second set of projects to receive funding for the United States Department of Defense (DOD) pilot program to Accelerate the Procurement and Fielding of Innovative Technologies (APFIT).
The announcement comes after the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering (USD(R&E)) published an official release outlining the 11 DoD program offices that will receive FY23 APFIT funding, with U.S. Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) awarding Quantum-Systems Inc. $20 million.
"We are honored by DoD's decision to allocate FY23 APFIT funds to accelerate procurement of our Vector fixed-wing, eVTOL unmanned aircraft system. This will allow us to increase manufacturing capabilities and get our mission-critical technology into the hands of more warfighters sooner, " said David Sharpin, CEO of Quantum-Systems Inc.
Established by Congress in the Fiscal Year 2022 National Defense Authorization Act, APFIT is a competitive, merit-based program with the goal of helping companies to expeditiously transition and field technologies.
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K-State’s PEAK program changing care homes
MANHATTAN, Kan. (WIBW) - Home care is an essential part to the lives of many elderly people across the state. The PEAK program is a Medicaid paid for performance program that K-State Center of Aging partners with Kansas Department of Age and Disability Services to provide to nursing homes across Kansas.
Laci Cornelson, PEAK program coordinator, said this program really benefits the quality of life for the elder. “Nursing homes quality has been really geared towards good clinical quality of care but we know that quality of life is important to so person centered care is a way that nursing homes can change the system of there care to really individualize the experience for elders and increase their ability to have a good quality of life,” said Cornelson.
PEAK started in 2002 as a recognition and education program to encourage providers in Kansas to adopt culture change but in 2012 it changed to PEAK 2.0 as it replaced the phrase “culture change” with “person-centered care”. “I think that anytime that elders can be who they are and there giving up homes to move into a different way of life because of cronic illness or disease and they still wanna be who they are and so this is a way that they can get their clinical needs met but also live out their lives with good quality to so I think it means a lot to them its their life,” said Cornelson.
Cornelson said that this might be one of the biggest transitions of their lives as they are moving to a caregiver that they will not know. “One of the hearts of person centered care is consistent staffing and so that’s a concept where instead of staff taking care of a lot of different elders they take care of smaller group of elders and get to know them really well,” said Cornelson.
Cornelson also mentioned that this has a huge impact on changing the tradition of nursing homes. “That were helping nursing homes change a tradition of care that spanned forever that’s based on the hospital and staying in a hospital is okay short term but elders live in a nursing home on average of 2 and half years once they move in and we wouldn’t wanna live in a hospital for 2 and half years,” said Cornelson.
The program focuses on five essentials to person-centered care as PEAK will host their conference at K-State this next week.
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Juul agreed Tuesday to pay nearly a half billion dollars as part of a settlement with 39 states over the way it marketed its vape products.
The $438.5 million agreement in principle with Juul Labs resolves a two-year investigation into the e-cigarette manufacturer's marketing and sales practices. In addition to the financial terms, the settlement would force JUUL to comply with a series of strict injunctive terms severely limiting their marketing and sales practices.
Investigators also sought to examine to what extent Juul marketed itself has an effective smoking cessation device despite lack of required U.S. Food and Drug Administration approval.
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While traditional cigarette use has plummeted among youth, vaping is skyrocketing, undermining national progress towards reducing tobacco use. The National Youth Tobacco Survey conducted by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and Centers for Disease Control in 2019 found more than 5 million youth reported having used e-cigarettes within the past 30 days, up from 3.6 million just one year prior.
"Juul created a generation of nicotine addicts with its kid-friendly flavors and targeted marketing," Tong said.
The FDA earlier this year removed Juul products from the U.S. market.
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TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — Ashley Moody and 14 other state attorneys general called on tech giants Apple and Google to immediately up their age ratings for the popular social media platform, TikTok, by the end of the year.
Moody said the change would help parents protect their children from being exposed to “harmful content” online.
“While our investigation into TikTok continues, it is important that action is taken now to better protect children from harmful content they might encounter on this China-owned social media platform,” Moody said.
The attorney general added that the platform is tailored for adults and “is not appropriate for users under the age of 17.”
A release from the Office of the Attorney General said the states reserve the right to take “appropriate legal action” against the companies if steps to increase the age rating are not followed.
“The current ratings of ‘T’ for ‘Teen’ in the Google Play App store and ‘12+’ in Apple’s App store, inadequately characterize the objectionable content children are exposed to on TikTok,” the release said. “The TikTok app contains frequent and extreme alcohol, tobacco and drug use or references, sexual content, profanity and mature/suggestive themes.”
Moody said TikTok users are free to search for thousands of hashtags related to instructional videos about drug use, descriptions of drinking games, recipes for cannabis edibles, demonstrations of vaping tricks, pole dancing routines, and more.
The attorney general said TikTok not only allows users to find the “harmful content,” but it also fills users’ ‘For You’ page with “dangerous recommended content” from strangers.
The letter states: “Parents depend on the accuracy of age ratings. When parents are deceived into letting their kids download TikTok, there are real consequences. Exposure to drug, alcohol and tobacco content on social media makes kids more likely to use or experiment with those illicit substances in real life. And exposure to sexual content on TikTok can lead to pornography addiction and even the sexual exploitation of kids by online predators.”
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Manufacturer and online retailer continues to grow leadership team under CEO Lindahl's tenure
ANN ARBOR, Mich., May 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- RealTruck, Inc., the premier manufacturer and online retailer of aftermarket truck parts and accessories, welcomes four new additions to its executive team, under the leadership of CEO Carl-Martin Lindahl. Tammy Bohen joins RealTruck as Chief Human Resources Officer; Eric Dale is the new General Counsel; Ken Hossler is RealTruck's new Senior Vice President of Manufacturing and Kelly Szatkowski joins as the company's Senior Vice President of Supply Chain.
"In the last month, we've been able to bolster our executive leadership team with a strong roster of experts in their respective disciplines," said Lindahl. "Tammy, Eric, Ken, and Kelly each bring extensive experience and a wealth of knowledge to our organization, which will allow us to implement our vision at scale."
Bohen joins RealTruck after years of developing best-in-class employee experiences, engagement, and business performance in global leadership positions for industry-leading companies including SVP Worldwide, Whirlpool Corporation, Johnson & Johnson and Lear Corporation. She received her master's degree in human resources and labor relations from Michigan State University.
Dale brings unique and diverse experience, including serving as Global Chief Legal and Risk Officer at Nielsen plc (NYSE: NLSN), Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors of Bankwell Financial Group, and as partner and Chief Compliance Officer at Balance Point Capital. He holds a Juris Doctor from New York Law School and a bachelor's degree in economics from Clark University.
Hossler comes to RealTruck from SVP Worldwide, where he served as Vice President of Global Manufacturing. Before his time at SVP, Hossler spent most of his career with Whirlpool Corporation. He has a bachelor's degree in business administration and environmental biology from Heidelberg University.
Prior to joining RealTruck, Szatkowski served in a similar role at iRobot. Before her time at iRobot, she was Director of Operations at Whirlpool Corporation. Szatkowski is a graduate of Western Michigan University, where she earned her bachelor's degree with a double major in German and Spanish.
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RealTruck, Inc. is the premier vertically integrated truck, Jeep® and off-road parts and accessories company in North America. Headquartered in Ann Arbor, Mich. with over 5,000 employees and 35 locations across North America, the company is an innovative market leading online retailer and manufacturer. Realtruck.com is the ultimate source and digital destination for those who love and live a real truck lifestyle. Fueled by its customer-first mindset, RealTruck, Inc. continuously designs, develops, manufactures, and sells industry-defining products with more than 570 patents and growing. RealTruck Inc.'s portfolio of 28 powerhouse products are #1 or #2 (in U.S. market share) in each of their primary categories. Its extensive omni-channel approach allows RealTruck, Inc. to serve customers wherever they're searching, researching, and shopping for products online at RealTruck.com or through the RealTruck, Inc. sales channel, which includes more than 12,000 dealer locations and automotive (OEM) partnerships. RealTruck, Inc. is engineered to deliver a seamless customer journey from idea to installation. For more information, visit realtruck.com.
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Mark Manera had a double, a home run and five RBI as Clayton rolled to a 20-1 home win against LEAP Academy. Michael Manera joined the party with a double and three RBI.
Nate Wiseburn scored twice and drove in three for Clayton (8-3 record).
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BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — A Bloomington man suspected of distributing child sex abuse material also faces charges of cultivating marijuana following a search of his home.
The Indiana State Police said the investigation began after someone shared child sex abuse material with law enforcement using a file-sharing application. Police were able to track down where the material originated and went to search the property.
While searching the residence, state police said officers found two men. The interviews, along with forensic examinations of electronic devices at the home, led police to eliminate one of the men as a suspect.
“These investigations can be very complex and they take a team effort. We have a great working relationship with these agencies and through a team effort we were able to complete the investigation with an arrest,” said Lt. Paul Bucher, Commander of the Indiana State Police Bloomington District.
The investigation resulted in them arresting 45-year-old Heath Deorto after determining he was allegedly in possession of child sex abuse material. State police also say he was cultivating, dealing and possessing marijuana.
Dearto was being held in the Monroe County Jail Friday on preliminary charges of:
- Distribution of child pornography
- Possession of child pornography
- Dealing marijuana
- Cultivating marijuana
- Possession of marijuana
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DOHA, Qatar (AP) — America’s top diplomat on Tuesday criticized a decision by FIFA to threaten players at the World Cup with yellow cards if they wear armbands supporting inclusion and diversity.
Speaking alongside his Qatari counterpart at a news conference, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said it was “always concerning … when we see any restrictions on freedom of expression.”
“It’s especially so when the expression is for diversity and for inclusion,” Blinken said at Doha’s Diplomatic Club. “And in my judgment, at least no one on a football pitch should be forced to choose between supporting these values and playing for their team.”
Just hours before the first players with the armbands in support of the “One Love” campaign were to take the field on Monday, soccer’s governing body warned they would immediately be shown yellow cards — two of which lead to a player’s expulsion from that game and also the next.
No player wore the “One Love” armbands Monday though seven European teams had said they planned to wear them ahead of the tournament.
England’s Harry Kane wore a FIFA-approved “No Discrimination” armband that was offered as a compromise in the match with Iran. FIFA has tried to counter the Europeans’ campaign with its own armbands featuring more generic slogans backed by some United Nations agencies.
Asked to respond to Blinken’s comments, FIFA referred to an earlier statement about allowing the “No Discrimination” armbands at the tournament, as part of a compromise it tried to strike with soccer federations.
Blinken arrived in Qatar on Monday, where he visited a youth soccer program tied to the World Cup. He later watched the U.S. tie with Wales on Monday night.
While openly critical of FIFA, Blinken struck a more measured tone with Qatar. This energy-rich Mideast nation has been criticized ahead of the tournament over its treatment of migrant laborers and criminalizing gay and lesbian sex.
“We know that without workers, including many migrant workers, this World Cup simply would not have been possible,” Blinken said. “Qatar has made meaningful strides in recent years to its labor laws to expand worker rights.”
However, he made a point to add: “Real work remains on these issues, and the United States will continue to work with Qatar on strengthening labor rights and human rights more broadly long after the World Cup is over.”
Blinken spoke alongside Qatar’s foreign minister, Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, at the news conference. Asked by a Qatar-based journalist about the “media attacks” on his country, Sheikh Mohammed dismissed them.
“As for the reforms the state of Qatar, I think there were some quarters who did not take this into consideration and relied on preconceived notions,” he said. “Of course we cannot change the opinion of those who just want to attack us or distort our image.”
Blinken’s visit comes as part of a strategic dialogue with Qatar, which also hosts some 8,000 American troops at its massive Al-Udeid Air Base that’s serves as the forward headquarters of the U.S. military’s Central Command. The base was a key node in America’s chaotic 2021 withdrawal from Afghanistan and evacuation of Afghan civilians.
One major issue to discuss is Iran. Nonproliferation experts say Iran now has enough uranium enriched up to 60% — a short step from weapons-grade levels — to reprocess into fuel for a nuclear weapon if it chooses to do so.
Tehran insists its program is peaceful, though it has drastically expanded it since the collapse of Iran’s 2015 nuclear deal with world powers.
Meanwhile, Iran is being shaken by monthslong protests following the Sept. 16 death in custody of a 22-year-old woman arrested by the country’s morality police.
A crackdown by authorities and violence surrounding the demonstrations have killed at least 434 people, according to Human Rights Activists in Iran, a group that’s been monitoring the protests. Iran is playing at the World Cup as well, and will face the U.S. on Nov. 29.
“The world is rightly focused on what’s happening inside of Iran,” Blinken said. “The protests that have arisen since the killing of Mahsa Amini are something that have galvanized the world.”
Questioned about the U.S. recent decision to shield Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman over the lawsuit targeting him for the killing of Washington Post journalist Jamal Khashoggi, Blinken said the Biden administration would “simply follow the law” in terms of granting immunity to a head of state.
Blinken added there were no plans for the crown prince to visit the U.S.
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INDIANAPOLIS – One possible distraction has been avoided as the Indianapolis Colts prepare for training camp.
Pro Bowl cornerback Kenny Moore II, who is seeking a contract extension, is expected to report Tuesday to Grand Park Sports Campus in Westfield with the rest of the veterans, according to a source with knowledge of the situation. IndyStar.com was first to report the news.
Moore’s status for camp had been in question since he opted not to participate in portions of the Colts’ voluntary offseason workouts. He was on hand for the mandatory minicamp in mid-June, but missed most of the on-field work for “precautionary’’ reasons, according to Frank Reich.
“Just trying to take it day-by-day,’’ Moore said in June. “We all know there’s a business side to it.’’
Avoiding the voluntary work, he added, was “part of the process. This is what we all sign up for. Sooner or later every player will come to grips (with) everything that’s going on as far as value and all that stuff.
“At the end of the day, I want to play football.’’
Moore is seeking a new contract to address the four-year, $33 million extension he signed in June 2019. At the time, it made him the NFL’s highest-paid nickel cornerback. Now, his $8.35 million average ranks 27th among all cornerbacks.
Moore is under contract through 2023 and teams are not in the habit of redoing a player’s deal with two years remaining.
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LAPEER, MI - Lapeer’s first Thai Cuisine restaurant is opening later this year in the city’s historic downtown area.
Kin Thai Cuisine will be located at 450 West Nepessing St., inside the former Chef G’s building.
Renovations have yet to begin, but they are expected to start by February.
Owned by Tou Yang and Debbie Thao, the pair hope to open around the middle of the year.
As for the name of the business, “Kin” means “eat” in Thai.
“We will have all the traditional Thai entrees like curry sauce, noodles, fried rice, soup, salads, and appetizers,” Thao told MLive-The Flint Journal. “We are still in the early stages of this project.”
Yang and Thao currently own and operate a Thai restaurant located in Farmington Hills.
Born in Thailand, Thao moved to the U.S. as an infant with her family.
“My parents are first generation immigrants and it’s food we still eat to this day,” she said.
Business is starting to boom in Lapeer, with Pita Way recently opening, Hernandez Mexican Restaurant, Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen and Axecadia opening later this year.
“Over the past four years, we’ve been doing community surveys and one of the things we asked people are what dining options they want,” James Alt, Lapeer Downtown Development Authority Director, said. “Year after year, the top choice is Thai food comes out on top. There is very strong demand for it.”
Moving into a close-knit community like Lapeer is important for Thao.
“We chose Lapeer because prior to taking over our current restaurant, we lived up north so we love the country and slower paced communities,” Thao said. “We grew up in that community and we want our family to be raised in that type of community as well.
“We also want to build relationships with our customers and want to be somewhere where we can have regular customers.”
Lunch and dinner will be served six days a week, with both dine-in and take-out options.
Pad Thai noodles are expected to be the most popular item on the menu, Thao said.
“We hope it’s a good business to bring into town,” she added.
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IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — Iowa’s Patrick McCaffery will take an indefinite leave of absence to address a mental health issue, the athletic department announced Tuesday.
McCaffery, son of head coach Fran McCaffery, said in a statement he has been battling anxiety and that it has reached the point where it inhibits his preparation and performance.
“It’s not fair to myself or teammates to be on the court when I am not myself,” he said. “The anxiety has affected my sleep, appetite, and stamina, which has resulted in not having the energy level necessary to compete at my full capabilities.”
Patrick McCaffery has started all 14 games and is the Hawkeyes’ third-leading scorer, averaging 12.8 points per game. He struggled the past two games, shooting 2 for 15 from the field and scoring a combined eight points in losses to Nebraska and Penn State.
“It might be two games, it may be four games, it may be more, but I will return when I feel like myself,” the fourth-year forward said.
McCaffery said the leave of absence is not related to his past battle with cancer. He was 13 when he was treated for thyroid cancer. He had two surgeries and was declared cancer-free three months after his diagnosis.
McCaffery said in an interview last month that the removal of his thyroid caused metabolic changes requiring him to pay close attention to his nutrition and sleep habits.
Fran McCaffery said the effects of his son’s anxiety have become more noticeable on and off the court the past couple weeks.
“All of us admire his courage and willingness to be open about this struggle and we hope others know that they are not alone,” the coach said. “We will be with him every step of the way.”
Iowa (8-6, 0-3 Big Ten) plays at home Thursday against No. 15 Indiana.
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Anyone in the market for a sedan with four-figure horsepower ratings that’s not electric will need to turn to a tuning company like Hennessey Performance, which now has an upgrade package for the Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing that boasts a 1,000-hp output.
Announced on Tuesday, Hennessey’s H1000 upgrade for the CT5-V Blackwing strips down and rebuilds the super sedan’s supercharged 6.2-liter V-8 with an assortment of performance parts, including a larger supercharger.
With a dyno-tested 1,000 hp, up from the stock 668-hp rating, Hennessey claims the H1000 CT5-V Blackwing will deliver 0-60 mph acceleration of around 2.5 seconds, a quarter-mile time of 10.1 seconds, and a top speed of well over 200 mph. That compares to stock figures of 3.4 seconds for the 0-60 mph dash, 11.3 seconds for the quarter-mile, and a top speed of more than 200 mph.
In addition to installing the larger supercharger, Hennessey’s engineers install ported cylinder heads; new intake valves, exhaust valves, lifters, and pushrods; long-tube stainless steel headers; upgraded cooling systems; and a custom engine management system.
“The four-door Cadillac is the fastest combustion-only luxury sedan on the planet,” John Hennessey, Hennessey’s CEO and founder, said in a statement. “It is a rare high-water mark in a segment that will vanish by the decade’s end.”
Hennessey also offers its own wheel design and custom badges, as well as a range of options to dress up the cabin.
The company is currently accepting orders and plans to start production in August. Pricing hasn’t been announced.
The CT5-V Blackwing arrived for 2022 together with a tamer CT4-V Blackwing powered by a twin-turbocharged V-6. For 2024, both models have received some special details to mark this year’s 20th anniversary of the launch of the first V-Series car, the 2004 CTS-V.
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Parents fed up with kids getting hit by cars in Central Florida neighborhood
ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. - Parents in the Avalon Park neighborhood plan to speak their minds at Thursday night's Orange County Schools town hall meeting. They say they are fed up with their kids getting hit by drivers in their neighborhood.
Through a FOX 35 investigation, we've discovered at least three crashes in the past year. Parents and county leaders say it’s getting out of hand and changes need to be made as soon as possible. One of those crashes was caught on camera back in November.
A 12-year-old boy was hit by a car while riding his bicycle across the intersection of Auburn Cove Lane and Avalon Park E. Blvd. The boy was thrown from his bike and the car never stopped.
Just two miles away – another accident. Photos showed the aftermath of a car hitting a 13-year-old bicyclist on Monday. That child went to the hospital with minor injuries.
"Now more parents are worried about letting their kids bike and walk to school because it’s so dangerous," resident Candy Powell told FOX 35.
Parents and politicians are working to make the area safer. FOX 35 was told by commissioners that a traffic signal has already been approved to be installed on the south side of Timber Springs Blvd.
At this time its scheduled to be operational in 2024, but they’re hoping to make that happen sooner.
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SUVA, Fiji -- U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris assured Pacific island leaders of more U.S. engagement after acknowledging Wednesday the United States may not have previously provided the diplomatic attention the region deserved.
Harris' virtual address to the Pacific Islands Forum, meeting in the Fijian capital Suva, comes as China vies for more influence in the Indo-Pacific region.
She proposed new embassies in Tonga and in Kiribati, a Micronesian state that split this week from the 18-nation forum in a major blow to regional harmony.
Harris also proposed requesting that the U.S. Congress triple funding for fisheries assistance to $60 million a year and appoint the first U.S. envoy to the forum.
"The United States is a proud Pacific nation and has an enduring commitment to the Pacific islands which is why President Joe Biden and I seek to strengthen our partnership with you," Harris said.
"We recognize that in recent years the Pacific islands may not have received the diplomatic attention and support that you deserve. So today I am here to tell you directly, we are going to change that," she added.
Harris' commitment was welcomed by Fijian Prime Minister Frank Bainimarama, the forum chair who invited her to speak.
Her invitation was remarkable given that the forum's dialogue partners -- including the United States, China, Britain and France -- have not been invited to this year's summit.
"I think it is clear to see that the U.S. is certainly looking a lot more like the Pacific partner we have traditionally held it to be," Bainimarama said.
In Beijing, a Chinese official said that his government welcomes greater support from others to help develop and revitalize the Pacific islands but warned that such efforts should not be undertaken to counter China.
"We believe that when pursuing cooperation with the island countries, all countries should follow the principle of openness, inclusiveness and not target any third party or harm their interests," Foreign Ministry spokesperson Wang Wenbin said.
The United States and the forum's wealthiest nations, Australia and New Zealand, are concerned about a security pact signed this year between China and the Solomon Islands.
They fear the pact could lead to a Chinese navy base being established in the South Pacific less than 1,200 miles from the Australian northeast coast.
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese arrived in Suva on Wednesday and plans to hold a bilateral meeting with Solomons Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare.
Albanese's government was elected in May with promises of more action on climate change and an additional $358 million spent on regional aid. Climate change is the forum's greatest security concern. | https://www.arkansasonline.com/news/2022/jul/14/harris-pushes-closer-ties-in-pacific/ | 2022-07-14 09:47:21 | 0 | https://www.arkansasonline.com/news/2022/jul/14/harris-pushes-closer-ties-in-pacific/ |
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Giannis Antetokounmpo had 22 points, 13 rebounds and 10 assists, Brook Lopez scored 17 of his 26 points in the fourth quarter, and the Milwaukee Bucks rallied for a 118-111 victory over the Toronto Raptors on Sunday night.
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Khris Middleton added 20 points and Bobby Portis had 14 as the Bucks improved to an NBA-best 51-20. Antetokounmpo had his 33rd career triple-double.
Lopez scored the first eight points of the fourth quarter on a pair of 3-point plays and a dunk to put Milwaukee in front 97-95. Middleton’s free throw capped the 15-2 run that put the Bucks up 104-97.
A dunk by Jakob Poeltl brought Toronto within 110-107, but Lopez scored underneath and Jrue Holiday hit two free throws to make it 114-107 with 1:29 remaining.
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Fred VanVleet had 23 points and O.G. Anunoby added 22 for the Raptors, who had won their three previous games. Toronto missed a chance to move into eighth in the East Conference ahead of Atlanta, which lost to San Antonio 126-118.
Anunoby and Gary Trent Jr. hit back-to-back 3-pointers to put the Raptors up 83-76 with just under 4 1/2 minutes left in the third quarter. Toronto led 95-89 entering the final period.
The Bucks hit seven of their 16 3-pointers in the first period en route to a 33-29 lead.
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Raptors: F Scottie Barnes exited in the second quarter with a left wrist injury and did not return.
Bucks: F Jae Crowder missed his second straight game with left calf soreness. C Meyers Leonard was a late scratch, also with left calf soreness.
UP NEXT
Raptors: Host Indiana on Wednesday.
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Bucks: Host San Antonio on Wednesday.
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