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Dear Ruthie,
My friend and I have a question for you. We have a third roommate who lives with us. Let’s call her Becca. Becca wants to be a model, but we know that’s not going to happen. Becca is smart, funny, cool and kind. She’s just not a model. We’re not being mean. We love her, but she’s not a model.
Becca is putting all her eggs in one basket as my mom says. She dropped out of college and works nights so she can go on modeling calls during the day—which never happens because she has only had one modeling job her entire life. She’s wasting her life, thinking this modeling thing is going work and it won’t, Ruthie. It won’t!
Our question is this: Should we talk to Becca about this? It might hurt her a little but, in the end, her life might actually be better if she moves on from this modeling fantasy and goes back to school. We’re not trying to be mean. We just think this delusional fantasy she has isn’t good for her. What do you think?
Let Us Know,
M&M
Dear Ms,
Super model … work! Or, in Becca’s case … don’t work! Sounds like your gal pal has a dream, and it doesn’t matter whether you think that dream is achievable or not. The girl wants to be a model, let her go for it.
Is she paying her portion of the rent? Can she afford food? Well, then let her be. College isn’t for everyone, so let Becca do what makes her happy. If she were harming herself with drugs, in an abusive relationship or behaving in a self-destructive manner, I’d suggest you step in and help. That’s not the case so keep out of Becca’s dream. You can still be friends with Becca, even while staying in your own lane.
Ruthie’s Social Calendar
August 10—Trivia Night at This Is It (418 E. Wells St.): Seymour Muchmore hosts this weekly trivia game that could make you a winner. The 7 p.m. night awards bar tabs to the top three teams, so grab your smartest buds, strap on your thinking cap and get ready to win big.
August 11—"Divas de la Noche” at Hamburger Mary’s (730 S. Fifth St.): Take in this popular 8 p.m. drag show where Latina queens rule the night. Seats fill up quickly, so arrive early to indulge in Mary’s comfort-food menu. You’ll also enjoy $5 margaritas as well as specials on Corona and Modelo beers.
August 13—Woof’s King Street Pride (100 Block King St., Madison): It may be the middle of August, but there’s plenty of pride to be had in Wisconsin. Head to Madison for this fun and feisty street fest. Food, beer, DJs, mixing, mingling and men…who could ask for anything more? Enjoy live entertainment as well during the 4-11 p.m. bash.
August 13 & August 14—Morning Glory Art Fair at Fiserv Forum Deer District (1134 N. Vel R. Phillips Ave.): Considered one of the Midwest’s top art fairs, this free and fabulous fest runs 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. More than 130 local and national professional artists share the talent in paint, ceramics, glass, jewelry, photography, wood and other media. Check out www.morninggloryartfair.com to learn about this must-attend event.
August 14—Bring Back the ‘80s Beer Bust at Hunty’s Social Club (734 S. Fifth St.): If you’re looking to make friends within the city’s leather community, then this 3-7 p.m. beer bust is for you. Hosted by leather/Levi group Friends of the Castaways MC of Milwaukee, this bash features raffles, Jell-O shots, hot men and more. Be sure to check out Hunty’s beer garden, video games and sensational Old Fashioneds while you’re there.
August 17—Here and Now Yoga at Milwaukee LGBT Community Center (315 W. Court St.): Join yogi Luis Perez for this 6-7 p.m. class sure to bring you the peace and relaxation you crave. Remember to bring a water bottle and your own yoga matt to the classes that meet the second, third and fourth Wednesdays of the month.
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For Massachusetts cities and towns that want to bring back happy hour, the practice could be legalized after a nearly 40-year hiatus — a dramatic shift in a state where less than 10 years ago, the state’s alcohol licensing commission characterized the return of happy hours as having a “deleterious impact” on public safety in the Commonwealth.
The state Senate passed a bill that would reverse the ban on happy hour drink promotions, approving late Thursday night language to give municipalities the option to let restaurants serve up discounted drinks, such as two-for-the price-of-one beers, or half off shots between 4 and 6 p.m.
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A repeal of the prohibition would represent a major change for the state’s hospitality industry, which is still struggling amid pandemic-related losses, labor shortages, and inflated food prices. And some restauranteurs reacted to the idea with apprehension.
But the return of happy hour could spark a positive shift in the state’s drinking culture, which state Senator Julian Cyr, who sponsored the measure, characterized as “puritanical.”
Governor Michael S. Dukakis approved a proposal by alcohol regulators to outlaw happy hour in the 1980s, after a 20-year-old Weymouth woman was killed in the parking lot of a Braintree bar after being dragged under a car driven by an intoxicated friend, according to a 1983 Patriot Ledger article about the incident. The woman had been sitting on the hood of the car at the time and fell. She landed underneath the car and was dragged 35 feet. Newspapers at the time reported that the driver and her friend had left a trivia game at Ground Round in Braintree, where they received several free mugs of beers as prizes.
The incident triggered a push to ban happy hours statewide, and in November 1984, Massachusetts became the first in the nation to ban happy hour drinking. The ban, still on the books, prohibits free drinks, jumbo-sized drinks, contests with drink prizes, and sales of pitchers of beer to solo customers.
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But Cyr said the state needs to balance health and safety with allowing people to participate in activities where people get to gather and enjoy one another . . . Happy hour is meant to be a tool [cities] can choose to avail themselves of.”
Cyr’s proposal, an amendment added to a $4.57 billion economic development bill, would allow any city or town to vote to allow sale of discounted alcohol beverages at bars and restaurants during specific hours, so long as the discount is publicly announced at least three days in advance and doesn’t run past 10 p.m. The local governments would set their own regulations on how the rules would work.
The House did not include such a provision in their version of an economic development bill, so Senate negotiators will need to do some convincing in order for the happy hour proposal to make it into the final legislation that gets sent to the governor.
House Speaker Ronald Mariano declined to comment on whether he’d be amenable to including such a provision and Governor Charlie Baker, who could veto the proposal, told the Globe in 2015 that while he is “generally not a big regulation guy, but that one in particular has accomplished its fundamental purpose” in promoting public safety.
A spokesman for Baker declined to comment Friday on whether he would veto the provision.
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Both Republican candidates vying for Baker’s seat support the measure, citing losses the hospitality industry faced in the last two years of the COVID-19 pandemic.
A spokeswoman for Attorney General Maura Healey, the presumptive Democratic nominee for governor, said Healey is still reviewing the proposal.
Cyr’s effort is not the first time Beacon Hill has taken up the happy hour idea.
Petitioners proposed the state put the question to voters on the 2022 ballot, but didn’t submit enough signatures to get the language through.
In February, bills that sought to overturn the state’s ban and create a commission to review and evaluate happy-hour policies were both sent to a study, effectively killing its chances.
Representative Mike Connolly, a Somerville Democrat, said he doesn’t think there’s much evidence to support a link between happy hour and drunk driving incidents, and “ride hailing apps like Uber and Lyft give people a whole bunch of new options that weren’t available decades ago.”
A 2011 casino gambling law attempted to revive happy hour by exempting casinos from the state happy-hour restrictions. The bill that was eventually signed into law by then-Governor Deval Patrick allowed certain casino licensees to distribute alcohol free for on-premises consumption to patrons, with restrictions.
In response, the state’s Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission issued a 16-page report on happy hours in 2013, concluding that after public meetings and testimony, liquor license holders are “vehemently opposed” to the idea of happy hour practices, calling them “an unsound business method, which results in a negative image of this industry and creates a public safety hazard.”
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“There was general consensus among the Licensees that reviving Happy Hour practices will eventually cause what was commonly referred to as a ‘Race to the Bottom,’” commissioners wrote in their report, referring to when bar and restaurants compete for customers by offering increasingly large discounts.
The idea is still polarizing among restaurateurs and business groups, but is popular among consumers. Last summer, a MassInc poll found that 70 percent of residents would support bringing happy hours back to Massachusetts. A November University of Massachusetts poll on the same topic found about 48 percent of registered voters would support it.
The Massachusetts Municipal Association, which represents the state’s 351 cities and towns, said it would be pleased if local governments had a say in whether or not to bring happy hour back, said MMA executive director Geoff Beckwith.
Jon Hurst, president of the Retailers Association Of Massachusetts, agreed that ultimately, cities and towns should be free to choose.
But the Massachusetts Restaurant Association, which represents about 1,800 restaurants, said the issue is not a high priority and could “bring a lot of red tape” through which businesses might have to navigate. It also could hurt the restaurants’ earnings, said the association’s president Steve Clark.
“Any type of discounted alcohol means a dollar less that goes to the bottom line. Most restaurants are not asking for this,” he said. “I don’t know who is driving the bus on this.”
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Claire Makley, owner of forthcoming Jamaica Plain Italian restaurant Tonino, said for small restaurant like hers, happy hour “doesn’t make sense.”
“Everything that goes into making that discounted drink — ingredients, labor, rent — is not cheaper from 5 to 7 p.m.,” said Makley, who used to manage popular Fenway Japanese spot Hojoko. “To discount it would be to discount the experience which is something I’d never want to do to the guest, to our team or to the tradition of Aperitivo.”
David Doyle, who owns Jamaica Plain’s popular Tres Gatos and Casa Verde, said restaurants want to see more action on permanent outdoor seating permits or other relief. Happy hour is not a priority.
“I don’t think we need it to draw in our guests,” said Doyle.
Philip Frattaroli of The Filmark Hospitality Group, which owns North End restaurants like Ristorante Lucia and Ducali Pizzeria, and Cunard Tavern in East Boston, said without additional help to the industry, including an amendment like Cyr’s on an economic development bill “is kind of like a slap in the face.”
“We deserve better than a scenario where I serve something for $6 and the guy across the street serves it for $5,” said Frattaroli, who spoke to the commission for the 2013 report. “This may make someone look cool on Twitter but the reality with happy hour, is that it’s a race to the bottom.”
Jeremiah Manion of the Globe staff contributed to this report.
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Leeds’ majority shareholder Radrizzani’s company Aser Group and finance company Gestio Capital announced they had concluded a deal to save financially-stricken Sampdoria late on Tuesday night.
In a statement released on Sky Sports Italian reporter Gianluca Di Marzio’s social media sites, Radrizzani said: “We are nothing short of thrilled to be able to announce that we have completed the acquisition of this extraordinary club.
“The history and coat of arms of Sampdoria are safe and I think my happiness is (for) of all the people who were suffering for these colours.
“My thanks at this time go above all to all those people who worked relentlessly to ensure that this agreement found a just conclusion.
“And in particular I have to extend a huge thank you to Matteo (Manfredi, Gestio Capital principal) and to the lawyer De Gennaro.
“Without them none of this would have been possible. From today we move on…. and I personally can’t wait to get to work.”
Radrizzani, who bought Leeds for £45million in 2017, is expected to sell his 56 per cent stake in the Premier League club to American co-owner 49ers Enterprises.
The financial arm of NFL franchise the San Francisco 49ers increased its stake in Leeds to 44 per cent at the end of 2021 with a deal in place to buy Radrizzani’s stake and take full control before January 2024.
49ers Enterprises has been reported to be keen to complete a takeover this summer, but the deal was contingent on Leeds remaining in the Premier League and it remains to be seen how relegation will affect a possible change of ownership at Elland Road.
Leeds’s three-year stay in the top flight was ended on Monday (AEDT) when it lost 4-1 to Tottenham at Elland Road in its last game of the season. | https://www.beinsports.com/au/football/news/leeds-chairman-radrizzani-completes-samp-take/2103456 | 2023-05-31 04:16:34 | 1 | https://www.beinsports.com/au/football/news/leeds-chairman-radrizzani-completes-samp-take/2103456 |
Prosecutors in Pennsylvania plan to seek the death penalty for 27-year-old Ivan Claudio Rosero for his alleged role in a shooting that left two children and a 19-year-old dead.
Rosero was arrested on Tuesday after a weeklong manhunt.
On Tues at 7:15 pm @USMS_Philly task force investigators arrested Ivan Rosero, 27, in Philadelphia's PennyPack Park. Rosero was wanted for multiple counts of homicide in relation to a triple murder that occurred on May 30 in Lebanon County. Two victims were 8 and 9-year-old boys. pic.twitter.com/xlqIE7VXNN
— USMS Philadelphia (@USMS_Philly) June 7, 2023
"There are two children dead as the result of this incident. They were outside playing with their kittens. They had nothing to do with this," said Lebanon County District Attorney Pier Hess Graf.
The district attorney's office said Rosero confessed to the killings after his arrest.
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Rosero, along with Alex Torres Santos and a 16-year-old, were allegedly involved in the May 30 triple homicide.
Authorities said the three suspects were targeting Joshua Lugo-Perez, the 19-year-old who was killed, due to a "past argument." It's unclear what that argument was about.
Investigators reported that nearly 30 rounds were fired at the residence where the shooting took place.
Torres Santos was reportedly out on bail and wearing an ankle monitor when the crime occurred.
The district attorney is pursuing the death penalty against Torres Santos and Rosero. The 16-year-old cannot face the death penalty due to his age.
Authorities said Lugo-Perez lived at the same home as the children, but he was not related to them.
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Extends designation as Official Marketing Partner of the PGA TOUR
ATLANTA, Aug. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The PGA TOUR today announced that Southern Company has renewed its relationship as Proud Partner of the TOUR Championship in an agreement that extends through the 2027 tournament. Southern Company remains alongside The Coca-Cola Company and new addition Accenture as the three Proud Partners of the PGA TOUR's season finale, which returns to Atlanta and historic East Lake Golf Club, August 24-28, to crown the season's FedExCup champion.
Southern Company enters its seventh year as a Proud Partner of the TOUR Championship and has supported the event since its first playing at East Lake Golf Club in 1998. Fueled by its passion for the East Lake Foundation, Drew Charter School and First Tee – Metro Atlanta, Southern Company has played an integral role in the tournament's all-time charitable contribution of more than $42 million. As a company that calls Atlanta home, Southern Company's reinforced partnership with the TOUR Championship further solidifies the event's commitment to the city and East Lake Golf Club.
As part of the agreement, Southern Company also maintains its designation as Official Marketing Partner of the PGA TOUR.
"Southern Company has been integral to the success of the TOUR Championship and its ability to give back to the local Atlanta community, but their involvement goes far beyond the season finale from its sponsorship of the illustrious Payne Stewart Award to its longstanding support of First Tee and its annual impact on youth around the country," said Brian Oliver, PGA TOUR Executive Vice President of Marketing and Corporate Partnerships. "We are grateful for Southern Company's continued commitment to the PGA TOUR and look forward to building on what has been a successful partnership."
Each year, on Tuesday evening of the TOUR Championship, Southern Company presents the PGA TOUR's annual Payne Stewart Award, which is given to a player who best exemplifies character, charity and sportsmanship, the traits that best defined the late 11-time PGA TOUR winner. Through the Payne Stewart Award, Southern Company provides a $500,000 grant, with $200,000 going to charities connected to the Stewart family and $300,000 designated by the recipient. To date, the company has contributed $8.9 million to community charities in honor of Payne Stewart and those individuals receiving his namesake award.
Tomorrow evening, Southern Company and the PGA TOUR will honor 2022 recipient Billy Andrade, who stands as the 25th PGA TOUR player to receive the award since it was first awarded in 2000. The Payne Stewart Award Ceremony will be broadcast live on Golf Channel from 7-8 p.m. from the Southern Exchange in downtown Atlanta.
To further acknowledge those who have made indelible impacts on the game, Southern Company partnered with the World Golf Hall of Fame in 2021 to create the Charles Sifford Award presented by Southern Company, which honors an individual who personifies legendary African American golfer Charles Sifford's groundbreaking achievements through perseverance, confidence, respect and adaptability. Renee Powell was recognized as the inaugural recipient of the Charles Sifford Award as part of the World Golf Hall of Fame's 2022 induction ceremony on March 9. Powell – the second African American woman to ever compete on the LPGA Tour – demonstrated resilience amidst her own obstacles of racial adversity and segregation and dedicated her life to making golf a sport for all.
"Across Southern Company, we are committed to being bigger than our bottom line through a set of values and actions that create an environment where those we serve are better off because we are there," said Bryan Anderson, executive vice president and president of external affairs for Southern Company. "Our decades-long association with PGA TOUR and the Payne Stewart Award allows us to make lasting, positive impacts within our communities. We deeply value our partnership with the PGA TOUR and look forward to many more years of generating good energy into education, health and wellness, neighborhood revitalization, and other worthy causes that meet the needs of our communities."
In addition to its impact and involvement in the professional game, Southern Company has been the Education Patron of First Tee since 2012. Through their support, more than 1,400 schools have received the First Tee School Programs reaching more than 700,000 students on an annual basis. Additionally, more than 1,800 educators have received professional development training to deliver the programming.
Southern Company has also provided strong financial support to national chapters of First Tee and have supported efforts around Diversity, Equity and Inclusion as well as significant technology enhancements.
For more information about the TOUR Championship, please visit TOURChampionship.com. Fans are encouraged to follow the TOUR Championship on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram for tournament updates.
About the TOUR Championship
The top 30 players in FedExCup standings after the BMW Championship qualify for the 2022 TOUR Championship, the finale of the FedExCup Playoffs, and will be awarded starting strokes for round one based on their position. The player with the lowest stroke total including starting strokes in the TOUR Championship after 72 holes of competition will be named winner of the FedExCup and will be awarded an official PGA TOUR victory. The TOUR Championship is annually contested at Atlanta's renowned East Lake Golf Club, the formative home of the legendary Bobby Jones. The 2022 tournament will be played Aug. 24-28. The tournament has raised more than $42 million in charitable funds since 1998 and proudly supports the East Lake Foundation; Focused Community Strategies; the Grove Park Foundation; Purpose Built Schools Atlanta; and First Tee – Metro Atlanta. Accenture, The Coca-Cola Company and Southern Company are the exclusive Proud Partners of the TOUR Championship.
About Southern Company
Southern Company (NYSE: SO) is a leading energy company serving 9 million customers through its subsidiaries. The company provides clean, safe, reliable and affordable energy through electric operating companies in three states, natural gas distribution companies in four states, a competitive generation company serving wholesale customers across America, a leading distributed energy infrastructure company, a fiber optics network and telecommunications services. Southern Company brands are known for excellent customer service, high reliability and affordable prices below the national average. For more than a century, we have been building the future of energy and developing the full portfolio of energy resources, including carbon-free nuclear, advanced carbon capture technologies, natural gas, renewables, energy efficiency and storage technology. Through an industry-leading commitment to innovation and a net-zero future, Southern Company and its subsidiaries develop the customized energy solutions our customers and communities require to drive growth and prosperity. Our uncompromising values ensure we put the needs of those we serve at the center of everything we do and govern our business to the benefit of our world. Our corporate culture and hiring practices have been recognized nationally by the U.S. Department of Defense, G.I. Jobs magazine, DiversityInc, Black Enterprise, Fortune's "World's Most Admired Companies" list, Forbes and the Women's Choice Award. To learn more, visit www.southerncompany.com.
About Accenture
Accenture is a global professional services company with leading capabilities in digital, cloud and security. Combining unmatched experience and specialized skills across more than 40 industries, we offer Strategy and Consulting, Interactive, Technology and Operations services — all powered by the world's largest network of Advanced Technology and Intelligent Operations centers. Our 699,000 people deliver on the promise of technology and human ingenuity every day, serving clients in more than 120 countries. We embrace the power of change to create value and shared success for our clients, people, shareholders, partners and communities. Visit us at accenture.com.
About The Coca-Cola Company
The Coca-Cola Company is the world's largest beverage company, refreshing consumers with more than 500 sparkling and still brands and nearly 3,900 beverage choices. Led by Coca-Cola, one of the world's most valuable and recognizable brands, our company's portfolio features 21 billion-dollar brands, 19 of which are available in reduced-, low- or no-calorie options. These brands include Diet Coke, Coca-Cola Zero, Fanta, Sprite, Dasani, vitaminwater, Powerade, Minute Maid, Simply, Del Valle, Georgia and Gold Peak. Through the world's largest beverage distribution system, we are the No. 1 provider of both sparkling and still beverages. More than 1.9 billion servings of our beverages are enjoyed by consumers in more than 200 countries each day. With an enduring commitment to building sustainable communities, our company is focused on initiatives that reduce our environmental footprint, create a safe, inclusive work environment for our associates, and enhance the economic development of the communities where we operate. Together with our bottling partners, we rank among the world's top 10 private employers with more than 700,000 system associates. For more information, visit Coca-Cola Journey at www.coca-colacompany.com, follow us on Twitter at twitter.com/CocaColaCo, visit our blog, Coca-Cola Unbottled, at www.coca-colablog.com or find us on LinkedIn at www.linkedin.com/company/the-coca-cola-company.
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The Bayport Public Library, which has been closed since August, will celebrate its grand reopening on Saturday.
The library underwent a $2.4 million dollar renovation, which included a “refresh” of all three floors, said Library Director Jill Smith.
Highlights of the renovation include: an expanded children’s area; new restrooms; new small conference and study spaces; new carpeting; new lighting and remodeled entrances. One of the three upstairs meeting spaces has been turned into a “wet lab for programming that can get a little messy,” Smith said. “It’s already been booked by the Girl Scouts.”
Historical details like the library’s Log Room and fireplaces were refurbished and enhanced, Smith said. The Log Room is believed to have been part of the original White Pine Inn, which was built in 1925 and renovated into the library in 1990.
Smith said they tried to make the building more welcoming while keeping its historic character intact.
“I think the Log Room is my favorite,” Smith said. “The walls and the ceiling of the room are covered with logs. The logs were all refinished, and we have brand-new lighting that really makes the log ceiling pop and shows off the fireplace in the room.
“I gasped when I first saw the stone on the fireplace going all the way up to the ceiling.”
The renovation was paid for through mostly private donations; the city also contributed about $100,000, Smith said.
The Foundation for Bayport Public Library is hosting a number of events to celebrate the library’s makeover.
A ribbon cutting will be 2 p.m. Saturday. Another ribbon cutting with the Greater Stillwater Chamber of Commerce will be 3 p.m. April 25.
An “Evening at the Library” will be 7-9 p.m. April 21, and a “Children and Family Open House” will be 3:30-5:30 p.m. April 26.
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WASHINGTON, Aug. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) has awarded a research team led by Dan Merenstein, MD, professor of family medicine at Georgetown's School of Medicine and professor of human science at the School of Health and Nawar M. Shara, PhD, director of Center of Biostatistics, Informatics and Data Science (CBIDS) at the MedStar Health Research Institute, a $23.6 million research grant to study treatments for acute rhinosinusitis.
Acute rhinosinusitis involves inflammation of the nose and sinus passages, most often caused by a viral or bacterial infection. Symptoms often include congestion, headaches, sinus pressure, facial pain, and a green/yellow nasal discharge. Together, the investigators will recruit more than 3,700 people diagnosed with acute rhinosinusitis to the largest clinical trial of its kind to study various treatment approaches. The randomized clinical trial will compare outcomes among treatments with antibiotics, nasal sprays such as intranasal corticosteroids (INCS), over-the-counter supportive treatment, or saline nasal irrigation (SNI). Some arms of the study will include a placebo.
"Acute rhinosinusitis leaves people feeling miserable and desperate for relief, and their care providers eager to help," says Dr. Merenstein, professor and director of research programs for Georgetown's Department of Family Medicine. "Unfortunately, in the absence of clinically proven treatments, providers often prescribe antibiotics. We want to know if there's a better way to treat patients and alleviate symptoms quicker."
In addition to exploring how to best improve treatment outcomes for patients, this study will also utilize several methods to collect data from participants, including voice-enabled devices like Amazon's Alexa EchoDot, in the hopes of facilitating and improving data collection accuracy with this technology.
"Given the scale of this study, we have the opportunity to learn more about how smart devices can help improve care, starting with how patients share information about their health with providers," said Dr. Shara, co-investigator for the study. "Using technology to strengthen the relationship between patient and provider is an exciting proposition but we should be rigorous in our pursuit to understand potential useability challenges." In recent years, Dr. Shara has led two other clinical trials where voice assistants were used for data collection and has specifically focused on recruiting participants from lower-resourced communities where technology access may have historically been low.
PCORI is an independent, nonprofit organization authorized by Congress in 2010. Its mission is to fund research that will provide patients, their caregivers, and clinicians with the evidence-based information needed to make better-informed healthcare decisions.
The study was selected for funding through a PCORI initiative to support large-scale, high-impact comparative effectiveness research trials in a multi-phase format allowing for testing and refinement of the study approach. The study will involve an initial feasibility phase to maximize the likelihood of full trial success. The study was selected through a highly competitive review process in which patients, caregivers, and other stakeholders joined scientists to evaluate the proposals.
The research collaboration also involves investigators from the University of Washington, UCLA, Virginia Commonwealth University, Penn State, and the University of Wisconsin.
This award has been approved pending completion of a business and programmatic review by PCORI staff and issuance of a formal award contract.
About MedStar Health
At MedStar Health, we use the best of our minds and the best of our hearts to serve our patients, those who care for them, and our communities. Our 30,000 associates and 4,700 affiliated physicians are committed to living this promise through our core SPIRIT values—Service, Patient first, Integrity, Respect, Innovation, and Teamwork—across our more than 300 locations including 10 hospitals, ambulatory, and urgent care centers. As the medical education and clinical partner of Georgetown University, MedStar Health is training future physician leaders to care for the whole person and is advancing care through the MedStar Health Research Institute. From our telemedicine and urgent care services to the region's largest home health agency, we're committed to providing high-quality health care that's also easy and convenient for our patients. At MedStar Health—It's how we treat people. Learn more at MedStarHealth.org.
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(Our Auto Expert) — The 56th annual Consumer Electronic Show (CES) was launched with a keynote by BMW Chairman of the board of Directors Oliver Zipse and three Movie Stars.
Along with Kit the Car from Knight Rider, Herbie the Love Bug, Movie Action Hero Arnold Schwarzenegger, and Chairman of the Board of Directors of BMW Oliver Zipse, the 56th Annual CES was launched in Las Vegas with another potential new star, the new BMW Vision i Dee. It is a concept car with elements of things to come in the BMW Neue Klass cars after 2025. The Vision i Dee can change to 32 different colors on the outside via 240 different panels, creating limitless different possibilities and ideas.
DEE means Digital Emotional Experience. You can control many aspects of the car with voice commands. Don’t worry about taking your hands off the wheel and your eyes off the road. Mix reality with augmented reality as the whole windshield becomes a heads-up display via the use of a slider with five different levels. This entire windshield heads-up display may be available as soon as two years.
Chrysler showed off a concept cabin with the idea of what the interior of their cars may look like in the future. My takeaways are that it is smooth and clean. It has biometrics, and I noticed that one feature on the list that you don’t often see is the ability to sing karaoke in the new cockpit.
VW Showed off the I.D. 7. The latest in the family of ID cars. This will go up against the Tesla Model 3 with a range of around 345 miles on a single charge. It will likely be made in the USA next to the I.D. 4. In TN.
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In recent months ominous ads about prescription drugs have flooded the TV airwaves. Perhaps by design, it's not always clear who's sponsoring the ads or why.
Or, for that matter, why now?
The short answer is that Congress is paying attention. House and Senate members from both parties have launched at least nine bills, parts of which may be packaged together this fall, that take aim at pharmacy benefit managers, companies that channel prescription drugs to patients. Here's a primer to help you decipher what's happening.
What are pharmacy benefit managers?
Known as PBMs, these companies were created in the 1960s to help employers and insurers select and purchase medications for their health plans. The industry mushroomed as prescription drug spending grew about 200-fold between 1967 and 2021. In addition to negotiating discounts with manufacturers, PBMs set payment terms for the pharmacies that buy and dispense the drugs to patients. In effect, they are the dominant middlemen among drugmakers, drugstores, insurers, employers, and patients.
How big is the PBM industry?
There are around 70 PBMs in the U.S. Through mergers, three of them — CVS Caremark, Optum Rx, and Express Scripts — have come to control 80% of the prescription drug market, and each brings in tens of billions of dollars in revenue annually. The PBMs control the drug pipeline from manufacturers to the pharmacy counter.
Their buying power allows them to obtain discounted drugs for health plans while setting prices and terms for sales at drugstores. The big three are part of massive conglomerates with important stakes in almost every sector of health care; each of them owns a powerful health insurer — Aetna, UnitedHealth, and Cigna, respectively — as well as pharmacies and medical providers.
For example, UnitedHealth contracts with 70,000 doctors, making it the biggest employer of physicians in the country. CVS Health, with the big pharmacy chain, also owns Caremark and Aetna. Secret price negotiations and hidden corners of each PBM-linked corporation make it hard to track where the money ends up.
Why am I seeing all these ads about PBMs?
Other sectors of health care are alarmed by the power of the PBMs and are appealing to the Biden administration and Congress to rein them in. Drugmakers are especially up in arms (more on that later), but employers, pharmacies, doctors, and even patients chafe at PBM practices like "spread pricing," in which the companies pocket money negotiated on behalf of health plans.
Non-PBM-affiliated pharmacists, from mom and pop stores to large chains like Kroger, say the PBMs squeeze their businesses by forcing them to sign opaque contracts that include clawbacks of money long after sales take place. PBMs often steer patients using expensive drugs to their affiliated pharmacies, cutting revenue to independents.
Doctors say PBMs act as gatekeepers for the insurers they represent, blocking or slowing coverage of necessary drugs.
Finally, the pharmaceutical industry has lost a share of sales revenue to PBM middlemen in recent years — even while getting most of the bad publicity for high drug prices. (The median launch price for newly marketed brand-name drugs went from $2,100 to $180,000 a year between 2008 and 2021, yet net revenues for drug companies have stagnated in recent years.)
PBMs in some cases prefer high producer list prices, because the rebates that drugmakers pay the PBMs in exchange for favorable health plan coverage of their drugs often are calculated as a percentage of those list prices.
Who's paying for the ads?
The Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America, the trade group for most of the big drug companies, is the top driver of the anti-PBM campaign. Some of the ads are sponsored by the PBM Accountability Project, a pop-up lobby, funded partly by the drug industry, that includes unions and patient advocates whose membership complains of restrictive PBM and insurance industry policies.
In one PhRMA ad, a smarmy guy in a suit snatches away a young woman's prescription. The Pharmaceutical Care Management Association, the PBM trade group, has responded with its own ads, blaming drug companies for high prices and for "targeting your pharmacy benefits." AHIP, the health insurance lobby, has piled on with its own campaign.
What's Congress doing about it?
Members from both parties talk indignantly about PBM behavior and have fired up bills to address it. The Senate Finance Committee, whose jurisdiction over Medicare and Medicaid gives it a lead role, has introduced a bill that would prohibit PBMs from collecting rebates and fees calculated as a percentage of a drug's list price, to discourage PBMs from favoring expensive drugs.
The committee also plans legislation to require PBMs to pass along discounts directly to seniors, allow patients to use the pharmacy they prefer, and release more information about where their money ends up.
Sen. Bernie Sanders, who leads the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee, introduced a bill that bans spread pricing, while measures in the Senate and House would crack down on PBM practices seen as harming independent and rural pharmacies. Other measures require more transparency or limit patient waits for drug approvals.
Meanwhile, several states have taken a pragmatic path to lower PBM-related costs, using high-tech auctions to get the best deals for their employee health care plans.
What's the bottom line?
While the PBMs' secrecy, ubiquity, and power make them a target of outrage, they generally operate on behalf of their customers, which are insurance plans and employers, whose goal is to hold down prices. PBMs do that by extracting painful concessions, a double-edged sword.
"PBMs are the only thing we have to lower brand-name drug prices and prevent the drug industry from charging whatever they want," said Benjamin Rome, an internist and health policy researcher at Harvard Medical School.
If those drug prices were 100% covered by insurance, that might sit fine with consumers, but it would further blow up health care spending, already nearly a fifth of the economy. Hospitals, insurers, the drug industry, and PBMs all point fingers at one another to shift blame, but they all benefit from the system. The smarmy PBM guy in the suit may prevent you from getting the drug your doctor ordered, but that's only because the maker of another drug gave him — and therefore your insurance company — a better deal.
On the other hand, the vertical integration of the PBMs enables unfair competition — it's an issue the Federal Trade Commission is studying but that is not the subject of any bill in Congress. "My concern with any bills is the unintended consequences," Rome said. "Will the new structures they create be any better for patients?"
KFF Health News, formerly known as Kaiser Health News (KHN), is a national newsroom that produces in-depth journalism about health issues and is one of the core operating programs at KFF — the independent source for health policy research, polling, and journalism.
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EPA pollution limits aim to boost US electric vehicle sales
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration is proposing strict new automobile pollution limits that would require as many as two-thirds of new vehicles sold in the U.S. to be electric by 2032, a nearly tenfold increase over current electric vehicle sales.
The proposed regulation, announced Wednesday by the Environmental Protection Agency, would set tailpipe emissions limits for the 2027 through 2032 model years that are the strictest ever imposed — and call for far more new EV sales than the auto industry agreed to less than two years ago.
If finalized next year as expected, the plan would represent the strongest push yet toward a once almost unthinkable shift from gasoline-powered cars and trucks to battery-powered vehicles.
A look at what the EPA is proposing, how the plan serves President Joe Biden’s ambitious goal to cut America’s planet-warming greenhouse gas emissions in half by 2030, and whether the auto industry can meet the new EV targets:
Q. What is the EPA proposing?
A, The proposed tailpipe pollution limits don’t require a specific number of electric vehicles to be sold every year, but instead they mandate limits on greenhouse gas emissions. Depending on how automakers comply, the EPA projects that at least 60% of new passenger vehicles sold in the U.S. would be electric by 2030 and up to 67% by 2032.
For slightly larger, medium-duty trucks, the EPA projects 46% of new vehicle sales will be EVs in 2032.
EPA Administrator Michael Regan called the proposal “the most ambitious pollution standards ever for cars and trucks,’’ and he said it would reduce dangerous air and climate pollution and lower fuel and maintenance costs for families.
The agency will select from a range of options after a public comment period, Regan said. The rule is expected to become final next year.
Q. What is the auto industry saying about the proposed rules?
A. John Bozzella, CEO of the Alliance for Automotive Innovation, a trade group representing most automakers, called the EPA proposal “aggressive by any measure” and wrote in a statement that it exceeds the Biden administration’s 50% electric vehicle sales target for 2030 announced less than two years ago.
Reaching half was always a “stretch goal,” contingent on manufacturing incentives and tax credits to make EVs more affordable, he wrote. It remains to be seen whether those provisions are enough to support electric vehicle sales at the level the EPA has proposed, he wrote.
“The question isn’t can this be done, it’s how fast can it be done,” Bozzella wrote. “How fast will depend almost exclusively on having the right policies and market conditions in place.”
Q. How will the proposal benefit the environment?
A. The proposed standards for light-duty cars and trucks are projected to result in a 56% reduction in projected greenhouse gas emissions compared with existing standards for model year 2026, the EPA said. The proposals would improve air quality for communities across the nation, avoiding nearly 10 billion tons of carbon dioxide emissions, more than twice the total U.S. CO2 emissions last year, the EPA said.
The plan also would save thousands of dollars over the lives of the vehicles sold and reduce U.S. reliance on approximately 20 billion barrels of oil imports, the agency said.
Q. Is the EPA proposal realistic?
A. With electric vehicles accounting for just 7.2% of U.S. vehicle sales in the first quarter of this year, the industry has a long way to go to even approach the Biden administration’s targets. However, the percentage of EV sales is growing. Last year it was 5.8% of new vehicles sales.
Many auto industry analysts say it will be difficult for automakers to meet the projected sales percentage. The consulting firm LMC Automotive, for instance, said new EV sales could reach 49% in 2032 but are unlikely to go above that, citing high prices for EVs compared with gas-powered cars.
A new poll released Tuesday shows that many Americans aren’t yet sold on going electric for their next cars, with high prices and too few charging stations the main deterrents. Only 19% of U.S. adults say it’s “very” or “extremely” likely they will purchase an EV the next time they buy a car, while 22% say it’s somewhat likely. About half, 47%, say they are unlikely to go electric, according to the poll by The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research and the Energy Policy Institute at the University of Chicago.
White House climate adviser Ali Zaidi said EV sales have tripled since Biden took office, and the number of available EV models has doubled. Analysts have repeatedly revised their forecasts upward since Biden, a Democrat, took office, and the industry announced over $100 billion in EV investments, Zaidi told reporters Tuesday.
“The automakers have ... technology and the infrastructure and supply chain to be able to achieve this with the lead time they’ve got,’’ Zaidi said.
Q. Why is the tailpipe rule so important?
A. Transportation is the largest source of carbon emissions in the U.S., accounting for about 27% of greenhouse gas emissions in the U.S. in 2020, according to the EPA. Electric power generates the second largest share of greenhouse gas emissions at 25%.
Environmental groups say stricter tailpipe pollution standards are needed to clean the air we breathe and slow the impacts of severe weather events such as hurricanes, tornados and wildfires.
“Done right, these (new rules) will put the U.S. on the path to end pollution from vehicle tailpipes — while also slashing our dependence on oil, creating good domestic jobs and saving consumers money on fuel,” said Manish Bapna, president and CEO of the Natural Resources Defense Council.
Q. What else is the Biden administration doing to promote EVs?
A. Besides stricter pollution rules, tax credits for EV manufacturing and purchases included in the sweeping Inflation Reduction Act passed last year will help reach the tougher requirements, the White House and its allies said.
At present, many new EVs manufactured in North America are eligible for a $7,500 tax credit, while used EVs can get up to $4,000. However, there are price and purchaser income limits that make some vehicles ineligible. And starting April 18, new requirements by the Treasury Department will result in fewer new electric vehicles qualifying for a full $7,500 federal tax credit.
A smaller credit may not be enough to attract new buyers for EVs that now cost an average of $58,600 according to Kelley Blue Book.
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Krisher reported from Detroit.
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TULSA, Okla., July 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Exaeris Water Innovations, LLC has received two new patents that enhance its Atmospheric Water Generating capabilities and open new doors for the company to meaningfully participate in the global decarbonization effort. These new issuances allow Exaeris to apply its revolutionary technologies in new ways that will significantly increase the output of water and enhance the efficiency of larger atmospheric water generating (AWG) systems that utilize vapor-compression-based cooling methods. At the same time, initial testing of the newly patented Exaeris technologies indicate potentially significant energy efficiency improvements in devices reliant on vapor-compression such as HVAC and refrigeration.
Vapor-compression-based cooling methods have been in use for over a century and account for over 16% of the world's energy consumption. Exaeris believes these new patents will allow for increased scalability and water production within Exaeris' suite of AWG products, leveraging the organization's commitment to look for new and creative ways to provide water where it's needed. Exaeris also believes they will enhance energy efficiency and carbon avoidance across a spectrum of vapor-compression based products and further expand the company's desire to look beyond water generation and integrate its technologies into traditional vapor-compression based products that are commonly used throughout the world.
"Exaeris is extremely excited about the newly issued patents and what they will mean for the application of our technology across a spectrum of existing products and toward the development of new ones," said John Galbraith, CEO of Exaeris. "Our continued pursuit of the mission to provide water wherever it's needed and support global decarbonization efforts is at the forefront of everything we do. This expansion of our applied technologies will allow us to pursue new alliances and opportunities that will facilitate the transition to a 'net-zero' world."
Exaeris continues to lead the way in leveraging advancements in atmospheric water generation and carbon avoidance technologies to help individuals, businesses and communities prepare for and manage water availability and decarbonization challenges, two of the most pressing issues of our time. Exaeris is currently seeking licensing, alliance, and collaboration opportunities to help expand the path forward in addressing these issues.
Exaeris Water Innovations, LLC is a closely held Delaware limited liability company with primary offices located in Tulsa, Oklahoma. For more information about the company and its products, visit Exaeris.com or contact Mike Joyce at mjoyce@exaeriswater.com or Aaron Taylor at ataylor@exaeriswater.com.
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BETHLEHEM, Pa. - The weather wasn't going to stop Palmen "Rocco" Ayvazov and Don Wenner from breaking ground on their $55 million replacement for the Boyd Theater.
"This has been an iconic location here in the Valley for so many years," Wenner said. "It's really been in disrepair, as Rocco said earlier, for more than a decade now, and really a tremendous need for reinvestment. Not only acquiring the Boyd Theater, but acquiring multiple properties next door to it as well."
"We live in such a good city, there no reason something like that should sit empty for so long," Ayvazov said.
Ayvazov has been working with Wenner, owner of DLP Capital, on a variety of projects for about eight years now.
"Since then, we've done hundreds of deals from giant sinkholes, to structural problems, to heavy renovations all over the Valley," Wenner said. "Over the last couple of years, we started coming across really exciting, bigger opportunities like this, and expanding into really changing entire cities, city blocks. It's been a heck of a journey."
New renderings on display Tuesday show quite a different look than originally proposed. The building is down to six stories from 13, with a black and brick facade. It's comprised of more than 200 apartment units, 10 Airbnb rooms, and about 23,000 square feet of amenities.
"After we did the numbers, it wasn't buildable," Ayvazov said about the original plans. "We're trying to blend the new building with the property so it fits naturally."
There are also two storefronts on Broad Street, which have yet to be leased out.
"So, it can really start bringing people up, and bring more foot traffic for the city," Ayvazov said.
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COURCHEVEL, France (AP) — Greek racer AJ Ginnis finished runner-up to gold medalist Henrik Kristoffersen of Norway in the men’s slalom at the Alpine skiing world championships Sunday to earn his country its first medal at a worlds in any Olympic sport on snow or ice.
Ginnis was second after the opening run and held on to his position as he finished 0.20 behind Kristoffersen. The Norwegian posted the fastest-second run time as he improved from 16th position.
It's Kristoffersen's second world title after winning gold in the GS four years ago.
Alex Vinatzer of Italy was 0.38 behind to take the bronze medal.
First-run leader Manuel Feller dropped to seventh as Austria failed to win a gold medal at a words for the first time since 1987.
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This speech is good as hell.
Lizzo took home the award for Record of the Year at the 2023 Grammys ceremony, hosted by Trevor Noah, on Feb. 5. While accepting the coveted honor, the 34-year-old gave a special shout out to Beyoncé, who was also nominated.
"Beyoncé, in the fifth grade I skipped school to see you perform," Lizzo admitted onstage. "My sister, she got me out of school. It was literature, I'm good."
Indeed, Beyoncé—who made history as the most decorated artist in Grammys history—had a huge impact on Lizzo.
"You changed my life," she declared on stage to the "Cuff It" artist, who was sitting in the audience. "You sang that gospel medley. And the way you made me feel, I was like, ‘I want to make people feel this way with my music.' So thank you so much. You clearly are the artist of our lives!"
Beyoncé wasn't the only artist she shouted out.
"I want to dedicate this award to Prince," Lizzo shared. "When we lost Prince, I decided to dedicate my life to making positive music. And I was like, 'I don't care if my positivity bother you. What's wrong with you?'"
Reflecting on that turning point in her life, Lizzo shared that it was at "a time when positive music and feel-good music wasn't mainstream."
"I felt very misunderstood," she recalled. "I felt on the outside looking in, but I stayed true to myself because I wanted to make the world a better place so I had to be that change to make the world better place."
Indeed, Lizzo feels a movement has taken place since then for the better.
"Now I look around, and there's all these songs that are about loving our bodies and feeling comfortable in our skin and feeling good! she continued. "And I'm just so proud to be a part of it."
Steve Lacy, Kendrick Lamar, Harry Styles, ABBA, Adele, Mary J. Blige, Doja Cat and Brandi Carlile (whose song features Lucius) were also nominated for Record of the Year.
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New research shows university students prioritize compensation and quality of work-life, while desire for "challenging work" plummets. Bumpy road ahead for hiring negotiations?
STOCKHOLM, Nov. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The 2022 World's Most Attractive Employers (WMAE) rankings highlight a growing misalignment between students' job expectations and what employers can offer in a cooling economy. "Competitive salary" and "high future earnings" are now two of the top-three priorities for business, engineering, and IT university students — and are among the fastest-growing priorities.
"Over the last 18 months, employers offered generous contracts and working conditions to attract young talent because demand exceeded supply in many regions," says Mats Röjdmark, Chief Executive Officer, Universum. "Now that hiring is slowing, we expect more realistic employment deals in 2023."
Universum, the global leader in employer branding, surveyed over 185,067 students in business, engineering, and IT from the 9 largest economies between September 2021 and May 2022. The survey asks students which employer characteristics are most influential as they consider future employment, and which employer brands they most admire. Other key findings:
Google drops to #2 among business students. It was edged out by Apple, which rose two places this year to #1. (Google still ranks #1 for engineering and IT students.)
Quality of life is still a growing priority. From a list of 40 attributes, "work-life balance" rose 6 places to rank as #8 most important in 2022, and "flexible working conditions" rose 7 places to #10.
Evidence of "quiet quitting?" Asked to rank their top priorities in a future employer, young people were significantly less likely to choose "challenging work" in 2022 — the largest one-year drop of any priority in 2022.
Universum Global Account Director Richard Mosley says the 2022 study offers critical data points for employers' 2023 budgets: "Companies are still hungry for young talent in tech, business, and engineering, but budget tightening will likely force difficult decisions. Now more than ever, organizations must take a data-driven approach to employer branding, messaging and channel strategy."
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Oracle Container Engine for Kubernetes introduces new features for managed service to help simplify operations for enterprise-scale Kubernetes
Global organizations including Thomson Reuters, Xactly, GoTo, SoundHound, Wiz, 8x8, and Nomura Research Institute (NRI) use Kubernetes to run applications at scale
AUSTIN, Texas, March 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- To meet the growing demand for Oracle Container Engine for Kubernetes (OKE) with global organizations, Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) is introducing new capabilities that can boost the reliability and efficiency of large-scale Kubernetes environments while simplifying operations and reducing costs. By reducing the skills barrier, risk, and management burden on IT, the new capabilities can increase the reliability and efficiency of enterprise-grade Kubernetes while providing compounded cost savings for large Kubernetes environments.
"With Kubernetes as the linchpin of enterprises' container platforms, we have seen increased customer adoption of Oracle Container Engine for Kubernetes and its usage in large-scale environments," said Vijay Kumar, vice president, product marketing, app dev services & developer relations, Oracle. "The new capabilities will help our enterprise customers simplify the management of their large-scale environments, improve the reliability of their operations, and optimize their resources. With OCI offering the best cloud for optimally scaling Kubernetes via a seamless management experience and unrivaled price-performance, customers will be able to drive their businesses forward while realizing cost savings of up to 50 percent compared to other cloud providers."
New Enhancements Enable Customers to Focus on Growing Their Businesses
The latest updates to OKE enable customers to accelerate their journey to cloud-native and help them simplify their modernization efforts, innovate faster, and improve developer productivity. By helping customers offload infrastructure management to the cloud service, they are able to realize considerable cost savings across their expanding Kubernetes footprints.
The latest updates include:
- Virtual Nodes: Provide a serverless Kubernetes experience. They enable organizations to run Kubernetes-based applications at scale and help ensure reliable operations without the operational complexities of managing, scaling, upgrading, and troubleshooting the underlying infrastructure. Virtual Nodes further improve resource utilization by providing pod-level elasticity with usage-based pricing, helping customers optimize the cost of running Kubernetes workloads at scale.
- Add-Ons' Lifecycle Management: Provides organizations with greater flexibility to install and configure their chosen auxiliary operational software or related applications. The service can manage the full lifecycle of this software, from initial set up and deployment through ongoing upgrades, patching, and more. This includes deployment, upgrades, configuration changes rollout, and more. Add-ons include essential software deployed on the cluster such as CoreDNS and kube-proxy, as well as access to a growing portfolio of optional software operators such as Kubernetes dashboard, Oracle Database, Oracle WebLogic, and more.
- Workload Identity: Enables organizations to improve their security posture and lower management overhead with pod-level identity and access management controls.
Additional enhancements include increasing the default setting for newly-provisioned clusters to 2,000 worker nodes to more easily support larger clusters out of the box; support for preemptible ("spot") instances to enable an additional 50 percent discount off on-demand VM pricing (to be available soon); and financially-backed SLAs for uptime and availability for the Kubernetes API server, in addition to the SLA already provided for the worker nodes.
Customers Accelerate their Cloud-Native Journeys
"Standardizing on Kubernetes and other IaC patterns enables us to have consistent operations across our digital portfolio," said Sebastian Daehne, director, DevOps engineering, GoTo. "We reduced our cloud spend by migrating our video service from another cloud provider to OKE. Flex Shapes enabled us to accommodate the exact resource needs of our app, saving us a significant amount of money."
"We run billions of voice AI queries on OCI, using a mix of Kubernetes infrastructure with OKE, GPUs, HPC, and modern developer services including streaming, OpenSearch, and more," said James Hom, chief product officer and co-founder, SoundHound. "We chose OCI as the best cloud to train and deliver our next generation AI application – helping us provide the fastest and most accurate voice experiences to global brands including Mercedes Benz, Toast, VIZIO, Hyundai, and others. With OCI, we have seen a 50-60 percent performance boost compared to our previous cloud, along with 2x cost reduction – all while doubling our usage."
"With Oracle Kubernetes Engine we're able to quickly expand agentless scanning of workloads on OCI, which allows us to focus on delivering value to our OCI customers and fuel our continued rapid growth, rather than spend resources on infrastructure management," said Oron Noah, director of product management, Wiz. "With this focus, we reported $100M ARR in just 18 months, becoming one of the fastest-growing software companies ever."
"As we increasingly standardize on Kubernetes for our workloads, operations become more complex," said Mehdi Salour, senior vice president, global network and development operations, 8x8. "We are looking forward to using OKE Virtual Nodes that will provide us with a 'serverless' Kubernetes experience. It should help us offload the Kubernetes infrastructure management to OKE. It will save us time and effort - simplifying Kubernetes operations at scale, along with better scaling economics."
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CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP)A radio play-by-play announcer for No. 25 North Carolina State was suspended indefinitely Friday after making a reference to ”illegal aliens” while announcing the score of a bowl game in El Paso, Texas, during the Wolfpack’s game against Maryland in the Duke’s Mayo Bowl.
Gary Hahn was disciplined by N.C. State broadcast rightsholder Learfield Communications. While Hahn was giving the score of the Sun Bowl, he said: ”Down among all the illegal aliens in El Paso it’s UCLA 14 and Pittsburgh 6.”
Wolfpack Sports Properties general manager Kyle Winchester, in a statement relayed by the school, said the broadcaster was suspended ”from his agreement indefinitely following comments made during today’s Duke’s Mayo Bowl radio broadcast.” N.C. State referred inquiries to Learfield’s statement.
The Sun Bowl canceled its annual fan fest because the city’s convention center is being used to house migrants awaiting immigration decisions, according to the Raleigh News and Observer.
Hahn, the radio voice for N.C. State since the 1990-91 season and NC Sportscaster of the Year in 2010 and 2020, did not immediately respond to an email from The Associated Press seeking comment.
Maryland beat North Carolina State 16-12 in the game in Charlotte.
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From Straight A's to the ballot: Long Island student runs for Board of Ed.
WEST ISLIP, N.Y. - Quinn Bedell has just about 24 hours to convince his community to elect him as the newest member of the West Islip School Board.
He hopes his unique perspective will pave the path for change.
While the write-in is tricky as Bedell says he missed the deadline to be added to the ballot by days-the senior with straight A's believes the decision to vote for him is crystal clear.
"There are a lot of people on the board with kids, they’re 40," he said. "Some are older, maybe they went to the district, but 20–30 years ago, a lot has changed."
If elected, Bedell who was diagnosed with dyslexia as a sophomore - hopes to improve the special education system.
Bedell's campaign sign
He’s been practicing handling pressure for years as the VP of the high school’s PTSA.
He also runs his own landscaping business and is an Eagle Scout.
"He’s like a 40-year-old trapped in a 3-year-old’s body running around," Quinn’s mom Denise said. "I guess it’s just the next natural step."
Bedell says only about 10-15% of registered voters come out for the Board of Ed election vote.
He hopes his hard work pays off and more show up on Tuesday.
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Three New Projects in Charlotte, NC and Richmond, VA Will Add Over 1 Million Square Feet of Mixed-Use Development to the Nationally-Recognized Developer's Growing $6+ Billion Portfolio
WASHINGTON, June 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Hoffman & Associates, a nationally recognized developer and industry leader that specializes in mixed-use and residential communities, today announced its expansion into two new markets, Charlotte, NC and Richmond, VA, as the company celebrates its 30th anniversary.
"As we celebrate our 30th anniversary, I am proud of all that Hoffman & Associates has accomplished over the past three decades. From our very first townhouse conversion project in Washington DC to our current portfolio of over $6 billion of development, we have always been committed to creating impactful mixed-use and residential communities that stand the test of time," said Monty Hoffman, Founder and Chairman of Hoffman & Associates. "We are excited to continue our legacy of innovation and excellence, and to bring our vision to these new markets."
"Following the completion of Hoffman & Associates' largest project to date, The Wharf, we continue to focus on putting community first by creating inclusive, sustainable and innovative neighborhoods. With that, we are proud to announce our expansion into two new markets with our first projects in Charlotte, NC and Richmond, VA," said Shawn Seaman, President at Hoffman & Associates. "We look forward to bringing our expertise and building vibrant communities within these dynamic cities."
Hoffman & Associates was founded in 1993 with a single townhouse conversion in Washington, DC's Logan Circle neighborhood. Thirty years later, the company has grown into a nationally recognized market leader with an over $6 billion portfolio across the Mid-Atlantic and Southeast. The company's expansion into Charlotte and Richmond is a testament to Hoffman & Associates' position as an industry leader in the development of residential and mixed-use projects across the country. The company's expanding portfolio includes one of the largest waterfront developments in the nation, The Wharf, along with several key developments across the East Coast, from Seaboard Station, in downtown Raleigh, NC, to West Falls, the largest development in the history of the city of Falls Church, VA.
"As a company, we are always looking for opportunities to strategically expand our portfolio and bring our unique vision to new markets, and we are proud to grow our presence in the Southeast region," said Jon McAvoy, Chief Investment Officer at Hoffman & Associates. "Our investment in these areas, which marks nearly half a billion dollars, underscores our confidence in their economic vitality and our commitment to delivering innovative and sustainable developments. Our expansions into Charlotte and Richmond are exciting milestones for us, and in these new markets we will deliver outstanding mixed-use and residential communities that will enhance these vibrant cities."
Centrally located within the popular Scott's Addition neighborhood of Richmond, VA, 3200 W Moore Street is a $133 million, nearly 400,000 square foot mixed-use development that will include over 13,000 square feet of retail space and approximately 368 apartment units at full build-out, adding to the energetic mix of the neighborhood. Future residents can enjoy over 10,000 square feet of highly sought-after amenities, including multiple courtyards and terraces, an expansive pool deck as well as lounge, dining, and event spaces. Once an industrial area, Scott's Addition has evolved into a dynamic and diverse community. 3200 W Moore Street is slated to break ground in late 2024 and deliver in late 2026.
In Charlotte, NC, Hoffman & Associates will bring its signature development approach with two mixed-use residential developments in the heart of the South End neighborhood. The total combined cost will be over $300 million, and the projects will include over 800,000 square feet.
The first Charlotte project is located at 2500 Distribution Street and will feature approximately 330 apartment units and nearly 350,000 square feet. The building will boast an impressive array of amenities, both interior and exterior, which include over 10,000 square feet of communal space and extensive outdoor amenities. The project is slated to break ground in Spring 2024 and deliver in Fall 2026. The second project in Charlotte, located on the same street at 2401 Distribution Street, will be home to approximately 410 apartment units across nearly 425,000 square feet, along with over 5,000 square feet of curated retail. The project is slated to break ground in Spring 2025 and deliver in Summer 2027.
For more information about Hoffman & Associates, please visit www.hoffman-dev.com.
ABOUT HOFFMAN & ASSOCIATES
Hoffman & Associates is a nationally recognized leader in both residential and mixed-use development across the Mid-Atlantic and Southeast. Since its founding in 1993, Hoffman & Associates has developed over 75 mixed-use, residential, office and retail projects with an unwavering commitment to sustainable and innovative development that puts community first. Hoffman & Associates is an industry leader in creating inclusive communities that bring people together and enhance the way we socialize, work and live. The company has developments throughout the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area, Northern Virginia, Richmond, VA, Charlotte, NC and Raleigh, NC, with a portfolio totaling over $6 billion. Hoffman & Associates is also the managing member of Hoffman-Madison Waterfront, a joint venture with Madison Marquette, which developed The Wharf, a $3.6 billion, 3.5 million-square-foot neighborhood along Washington, D.C.'s waterfront. Other large-scale, neighborhood developments include Seaboard Station, West Falls, Parcel B at Audi Field and Union West. Hoffman & Associates' current residential portfolio includes Waterfront Station II, 4600 Fairfax Drive, Amaris, VIO, The Bower, 525 Water, The Tides, The Banks, The Channel and Incanto. Hoffman & Associates has offices in Washington, D.C. and Raleigh, North Carolina. For more information, please visit www.hoffman-dev.com.
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PARIS, France — French authorities defended police on Monday for indiscriminately firing tear gas and pepper spray at Liverpool supporters at the Champions League final, while blaming industrial levels of fraud that saw 30,000 to 40,000 people try to enter the Stade de France with fake tickets or none at all.
After a meeting into Saturday’s chaos, the ministers of the sport and the interior shifted responsibility onto the Liverpool fans while not providing details on how they were sure so many fake tickets were in circulation. People with legitimate tickets bought through Liverpool and UEFA reported struggling to access the stadium.
“There was massive fraud at an industrial level and an organization of fake tickets because of the pre-filtering by the Stade de France and the French Football Federation, 70% of the tickets were fake tickets coming into the Stade de France,” Interior minister Gérald Darmanin said. "Fifteen percent of fake tickets also were after the first filtering ... more than 2,600 tickets were confirmed by UEFA as non-validated tickets even though they’d gone through the first filtering.
“A massive presence of these fake tickets of course was the issue why there were delays, three times the beginning of the match was delayed.”
UEFA launched an independent investigation into what caused the chaotic scenes and said the "comprehensive review will examine decision making, responsibility and behaviors of all entities involved in the final.”
The final, which Liverpool lost 1-0 to Real Madrid, kicked off 37 minutes late. Tear gas and pepper spray was targeted at Liverpool fans, impacting children — a tactic defended by Darmanin to prevent deaths.
“I’d like to thank the forces of law and order, also those who worked in the stadium because they were very calm and they were able to avoid drama and so thank you for organizing the pre-filtering but lifting it when there was too much pressure to avoid a drama," Darmanin said. “That was a decision made by the prefecture to avoid any kind of deaths or seriously injured."
French Sports minister Amélie Ouéda-Castéra blamed fans arriving at the stadium late for the crowd control issues, but did not say when they should have arrived at the stadium on the outskirts of Paris.
“We have seen, we have to improve in risky matches certain aspects with regard to managing the flows, first filtering, second filtering, and we have to make sure we look at electronic ticketing as closely as possible so we can avoid fraud as far as ticketing is concerned,” Ouéda-Castéra said. “That is something which is absolutely essential.”
There was no apology for the conduct by authorities.
“We are extremely sorry for all the people whose experience was wasted all that evening," Ouéda-Castéra said. "For the people who had bought tickets and were unable to attend the match. That’s why we have asked UEFA to really work on a compensation system for those people — 2,700, including British people — so that they get compensation.”
UEFA did not raise the issue of compensating fans in its statement about its own investigation.
“Evidence will be gathered from all relevant parties and the findings of the independent report will be made public once completed,” UEFA said, without giving a timeline.
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PHOENIX — Commissioner Gary Bettman says the NHL is still committed to Arizona after Tempe voters rejected a referendum for a Coyotes arena.
Bettman said the team is looking at other areas around Phoenix for a long-term home.
“It’s a good market, and if we can make it work, we’ll make it work,” Bettman said. “We've had our challenges."
Bettman, who held his annual state of the league news conference Saturday before Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final between the Vegas Golden Knights and Florida Panthers, said he was surprised and disappointed but not shocked by the result of the vote last month.
“Team-related referendums in all sports don’t do well,” Bettman said. “The Islanders did one (in 2011) and it lost. They got their building. When we were looking at Columbus for an expansion, that building referendum went down.”
The future of the Coyotes is now a major question as they go into a second season playing at a 5,000-seat college rink on Arizona State’s campus.
At the other end of the spectrum are the Ottawa Senators, who are close to being sold for what Bettman expects will be around a billion dollars — “give or take.”
“I’ve always felt that we’ve been undervalued, so this, to me, is just an affirmation that our franchises are more valuable than Forbes or Sportico or many investment bankers have said,” Bettman said. "Our competitive balance is extraordinary, and that should somehow be equating to higher values, and I think you’re beginning to see that.”
When the final ends, Bettman may meet with executive Stan Bowman and coach Joel Quenneville, whom he must reinstate for either to take another job with a team. Bowman resigned as Blackhawks GM and Quenneville as Panthers coach in October 2021 after an investigation into Chicago's 2010 sexual assault scandal revealed their roles in the team mishandling the situation.
Bettman said Bowman and Quenneville each requested a meeting and that his office told them he'd deal with them after the playoffs are over.
OUTDOOR GAMES IN NEW JERSEY
The league announced two outdoor Stadium Series games next season in East Rutherford, New Jersey, at MetLife Stadium — home of the NFL's New York Jets and Giants. The Philadelphia Flyers are set to play the New Jersey Devils on Feb. 17 followed by the New York Rangers against the Islanders on Feb. 18.
This is the first time the NHL is playing outside in the state of New Jersey. It comes 10 years after the Rangers played a pair of games, one each against the Islanders and Devils, at Yankee Stadium.
The Rangers played the Buffalo Sabres at Citi Field in the Winter Classic in 2018. This is the Devils' first outdoor game since 2014, and it comes on the heels of their second playoff appearance over the past 11 years.
“When a team is on the rise, we want to showcase them,” NHL senior executive VP and chief content officer Steve Mayer said. “The time is right.”
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TIPPECANOE COUNTY, Ind. (WLFI) — News 18 is helping you out by tracking down the lowest gas prices on both sides of the river.
In Lafayette, the Luke station on South Street has gas for $3.62 a gallon.
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Family loses home in fire amid tornado rebuild: ‘Don’t know if we can do it again’
(WPSD) - A Kentucky family is looking at another tough decision after losing their home in a tornado and now in a fire over the last few months.
The Lindsey family has been working on rebuilding their home for the last seven months after a tornado destroyed it on Dec. 10, 2021.
Janssen Lindsey said they had put countless hours into getting their new home ready but losing it for the second time is difficult for them to process.
“My insides feel like they’ve been ripped apart. This was our home. I don’t know if we can do it again,” she said.
The investigation into the cause of the fire remains ongoing, but the home suffered significant damage.
“I had a house plan that I’ve wanted since the tornado, but other than that, I don’t know. It may just be easier to buy something,” Janssen Lindsey said.
Through everything, Janssen Lindsey says she is hopeful for the future.
The family is leaning on one another and their faith to help keep them afloat.
“It’s hard to hold your head up, but you gotta put one foot in front of the other and move forward,” Janssen Lindsey said.
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ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — Federal water managers have more room to breathe this spring as two Southwestern rivers that provide New Mexico and Texas with drinking water and irrigation supplies are seeing the benefits of record snowpack and spring runoff.
Forecasters with the National Weather Service delivered the good news Tuesday for water managers, cities and farmers as federal officials rolled out operating plans for the Rio Grande and the Pecos River.
The mountain ranges in southern Colorado and northern New Mexico that serve as headwaters for the two rivers last winter saw nearly double the snowpack of historic averages, resulting in runoff that will provide a major boost to reservoirs.
And even more of that snowmelt will reach streams and rivers since soil moisture levels were able to recover last summer during what was one of the strongest monsoons the region had seen in 130 years.
“This is really good news for us because one of the big things that’s been killing water supply for the last 10, 15 years is really dry soils soaking up a lot of that runoff before we could ever get any of it. That is not going to be the case nearly as much this year,” said Andrew Mangham, a senior hydrologist with the National Weather Service. “We’re going to have a much more efficient runoff coming out of this.”
The same story is playing out around the West. In California, most of that state’s major reservoirs were filled above their historical averages at the start of spring thanks to one of the massive snowpack in the Sierra Nevada. In neighboring Nevada, the snowfall was so overwhelming that the final day of the high school ski championships had to be cancelled.
Many of the officials gathered for Tuesday’s river briefing were combing their collective memories, trying to recall when they last saw hydrology graphs this favorable.
“We’re in better shape than we’ve been for a real long time,” Mangham said.
New Mexico’s largest cities that rely on diverted water from the San Juan and Chama rivers are expected to get a full allocation this year — the first time since 2019.
The Carlsbad Irrigation District on the southern end of the Pecos River opted to allocate a bit more to farmers this year due to the increased runoff.
“With the snowmelt coming in and still the chance for the monsoon season, things are looking pretty good,” said Coley Burgess, the irrigation district’s manager.
Still, he said farmers have had to be economical about how they use what amounts to just a little over half of a full allotment. Some have left fields unplanted so they can shift their share of water to their best alfalfa crops.
On the Rio Grande, managers say they have enough water stored in Elephant Butte — the largest reservoir in New Mexico — to avoid restrictions that prevent storing water in some upstream reservoirs. Under a water sharing agreement with Colorado and Texas, New Mexico is required to deliver a certain amount to Texas each year.
The states also are tangled up in litigation over management of the Rio Grande that is pending before the U.S. Supreme Court. A special master is considering a proposed settlement that would resolve the decade-long fight.
Officials with the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation in New Mexico said whether the state can keep enough water in Elephant Butte later this year will depend on the monsoon season.
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CHICAGO, Nov. 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Bekina® Boots is launching the first Black Friday Event in its sixty year history. As a global leader in safety work boots, this strategic switch aims to get warm, waterproof boots onto gift lists this year.
"Anyone who has a wintry commute or works outdoors in winter can appreciate getting a gift of warm, dry feet for the holidays. So, instead of just focusing on commercial markets, we're reaching out to consumers in need of unique gift ideas." Charlotte Meirschaert, Business Development, Bekina Boots, continued "Our boots are lighter and more comfortable than most work boots, so they're easy to wear every day."
Bekina Boots has a long, global history in the commercial fishing, agriculture, construction and food service business. U.S. brewers have picked up on the comfort and quality and are now sporting them in breweries and taprooms. Artic researchers have found Bekina Boots stand up to frigid temperatures while Alaskan fishermen appreciate the safety and easy on-off and cleaning properties.
Andy Lize of Pewaukee, WI said "I heard about Bekina Boots from a friend in construction so I tried a pair. These take me ice fishing, shoveling snow, all the winter sports we do. And I'm getting my wife a pair for taking the kids to the bus stop and maneuvering through spring slush. They look cool, too. She'll love them."
Bekina Boots will be supporting this Black Friday event with digital media and a 20% discount at Amazon for the long holiday weekend, November 25-28.
Since 1962 Bekina has been making craftsman quality boots for professionals who are passionate about their work. Family owned and driven to constantly innovate, Bekina has created work boots that surpass traditional boots in comfort, safety and durability. Across the globe farmers, fishermen, brewers and distillers, construction workers and food industry workers rely on Bekina Boots to meet the specific needs of their sectors. Bekina Boots, made in Belgium, worn worldwide and available in the U.S. For more information, visit us.bekina-boots.com.
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GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., June 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The board of directors at Haviland Enterprises Inc., a globally recognized manufacturer and distributor of specialty and commodity chemistry headquartered in Grand Rapids, Michigan, has appointed Meg Post as President and CEO, following her promotion to President in the fall of 2021. Effective July 1, Post will take over for Mike Karasiewicz, who announced his retirement after serving as Haviland's President and CEO since 2018.
Post joined Haviland in 2018 as Vice President of Finance and was named Chief Financial Officer in 2020 before she was named President the following year. Prior to joining Haviland, Post spent more than a decade at Adamy Valuation, where she provided financial and valuation advisory services to middle-market companies. Post is a graduate of Grand Valley State University.
"I'm thankful for the nearly four years I've spent working with Mike, and for the invaluable guidance he has provided relative to strategy and leadership," Post said. "I'm very excited to step into this new role, and I am honored to have the opportunity to lead Haviland through its next phase of growth and transformation."
"Meg has been a critical part of the company's growth and success over the last several years," Karasiewicz said. "Her commitment to employee engagement and development, safety, and strategic alignment will drive growth and success for the company's employee-owners."
Karasiewicz joined Haviland's Board of Directors in 2014, then succeeded Bernie Haviland as President and CEO in 2018.
Throughout his time at Haviland, Karasiewicz led the company through a cultural and leadership transformation, restructuring the business and forming the company's Senior Leadership Team. He brought a focus on safety, customer service, and transparent communication to all levels of the business and his leadership also brought record levels of sales and profitability to the company.
As president and CEO, Post will also succeed Karasiewicz as a member of Haviland's Board of Directors. She will lead Haviland into its 90th year of operations and 10th anniversary of being a 100 percent employee-owned company.
"Leading an employee-owned company is an incredibly rewarding opportunity, and I'm excited to continue fostering our culture of employee engagement, transparency, and growth through operational excellence," Post said. "We are positioned to make significant investments in our people, processes, and facilities to create growth and value for our customers and employee-owners."
About Haviland Enterprises Inc.
Haviland Enterprises Inc. is a globally recognized manufacturer and distributor of specialty and commodity chemistry headquartered in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Haviland Enterprises is the parent company of Haviland Products Company and Haviland Pool and Spa. Haviland is a 100% employee-owned ESOP company with 270+ employees and over 620,000 square feet of manufacturing space. For more information about Haviland, visit www.havilandusa.com.
CONTACT: Mackenzie Klahr
574.361.4233
mackenzie@havilandusa.com
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They can make you laugh and make you behave. They teach you fun things and help you when you need it. Moms appreciate dads and you should, too. So why not look for these great books to share with your Papa, Dad, Pa, Father or Daddy...
For the brand-new dad who wants to start his child off right, “This is The First Book I Will Read to You” by Francesco Sedita, illustrated by Magenta Fox (Viking, $18.99) is a great gift. Meant for the youngest kid, it’s a gentle tale full of amazement and love for a newborn baby, and it may be one of the sweetest books you’ll read this week.
If Dad has a little helper around, “Papá’s Magical Water-Jug Clock” by Jesús Trejo, pictures by Eliza Kinkz (Minerva, $18.99) is a great summertime read. Little Jesús is going to help Papa today and right away, Papa puts Jesús in charge of a water jug that’s also a magic clock. It’s a big responsibility. Can Jesús handle it without getting fired from his job? Wrapped into this fun and lively story, there’s a lesson here that’s appealing to kids ages 3 to 6.
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For the dad who does it all, “Daddy Dressed Me” by Michael & Ava Gardner, illustrated by Nadia Fisher (Simon & Schuster Kids, $18.99) is a biographical tale of a little girl who needed a special dress for a special day. Where would she ever get something like that? Kids ages 4-8 will be charmed to find out...
For the 4- to 9-year-old whose dad is deployed, “When Your Daddy’s a Soldier” by Gretchen Brandenburg McLellan, illustrated by EG Keller (Viking, $17.99) is the absolute perfect book to have around. It’s a tale of saying goodbye too often, missing a parent so much it hurts, and how a child can support (and find support!) until Dad comes home again. For sure, this is one of those books that makes a great gift.
And finally, for the slightly older kid who appreciates an afternoon of baseball with Dad, “Contenders: Two Native Baseball Players, One World Series” by Traci Sorell, illustrated by Arigon Starr (Kokila / Penguin, $18.99) is the right book for both. It was 1911, Shibe Park, Philadelphia, when pitcher Charles Bender of the White Earth Reservation went head-to-head with catcher John Meyers of the Cahuilla Reservation. Opposite teams. Two men who were pro baseball players. Both had faced a lot of discrimination to get to where they were. Who would win? Your 8-to-12 year old and your grown-up baseball fan will want to know...
If these great books for Dad don’t quite fit him or your child, head to your favorite bookstore or library and ask for help. Your librarian and bookseller have access to millions of books, and they’ll know how to find the exact thing you need for a happy read-aloud session or for sharing. Dads are pretty handy people to have around. A dad with a book is even better. | https://www.idahopress.com/community/life/the-bookworm-sez-celebrate-the-dad-in-your-life-with-these-great-kids-books/article_84fb7ee4-0b99-11ee-b3f9-335b4efde2cd.html | 2023-06-18 11:55:14 | 0 | https://www.idahopress.com/community/life/the-bookworm-sez-celebrate-the-dad-in-your-life-with-these-great-kids-books/article_84fb7ee4-0b99-11ee-b3f9-335b4efde2cd.html |
LOS ANGELES (AP) — A crewman who stabbed to death his supervisor on a container ship heading to Los Angeles pleaded guilty Monday to a federal charge that carries a potential life sentence, prosecutors said.
Michael Dequito Monegro, 43, of the Philippines, entered a plea to committing an act of violence against someone aboard a ship that is likely to endanger the vessel's safe navigation, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office. He is scheduled to be sentenced in September.
Monegro was working on the MSC Ravenna on a two-week run from Shanghai to Los Angeles in September 2020 when he stabbed the man as the vessel was about 92 miles (148 kilometers) off the Southern California coast, according to his plea agreement.
Monegro attacked his supervisor in a hallway outside a locker room, prosecutors said.
The two men struggled and fell down. Monegro got on top of his victim, stabbed him, pulled a second knife from his supervisor's coveralls and attacked him with both knives despite other crewmembers trying to stop him, including throwing a trash can at him, prosecutors said.
“Monegro admitted that he only stopped stabbing the victim when he became too tired to continue," a statement from the U.S. Attorney's Office said.
The ship’s captain, chief mate and chief engineer arrived and the captain finally convinced Monegro to get off the victim, who died on the ship, the statement said.
It didn’t indicate a motive for the attack or name the victim.
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WFO SAN DIEGO Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Sunday, September 11, 2022
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...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH 5 PM TODAY...
* WHAT...Surf of 3 to 6 feet with occasional sets reaching 7 feet.
Strong rip and longshore currents. Highest surf will be in
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afternoon.
* WHERE...San Diego County Coastal Areas and Orange County
Coastal Areas.
* IMPACTS...Strong rip currents and longshore currents will be
hazardous for inexperienced swimmers.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions.
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Users on Tinder, Hinge, Match, Plenty of Fish and Meetic in more than 15 countries will begin seeing warnings and tips on how to protect themselves against online scams
DALLAS, Jan. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today Match Group (MTCH), the parent company of Tinder, Match, Hinge and Plenty of Fish, is rolling out a global public awareness campaign to educate daters and consumers on how to date safer and help stay protected against the different forms of online fraud.
Starting today users across Tinder, Hinge, Match, Plenty of Fish, Meetic and OurTime will begin receiving messages alerting them to tips and common behaviors to watch out for to help identify potential scams. These tips were created with the help of law enforcement and financial exploitation experts. They will start to be displayed to users around the world throughout the month of January via an in-app message in the Tinder and Meetic's apps, and notifications to users on Match, Hinge, Plenty of Fish, and OurTime.
As these scams have grown in popularity and sophistication over the last few years, brands across Match Group have taken steps to help prevent and warn users of potential scams or fraud, from the introduction of new product features like selfie verification and video chat to sending popup messages with safety tips if certain language is detected in conversations between users.
"As a former detective and special agent, I know firsthand how scammers lure unsuspecting individuals into giving personal information and ultimately money – including preying on those looking for love or companionship," said Buddy Loomis, Senior Director of Law Enforcement Operations and Investigations at Match Group. "It's the reason we are committed to investing in building the safety tools available to users by leveraging technology and resources that aim to help users protect themselves from the harms in the world around them and make safer connections."
According to the Federal Trade Commission, romance scams reported in the U.S. result in higher losses than any other type of scam, with over $300 million USD in reported losses each year since 2020. In 2022, data from the Global Anti-Scam Organization shows that the average reported loss was over $190,000 USD, up from $120,000 in 2021.
"The International Association of Financial Crimes Investigators (IAFCI) is committed to working with public and private sector companies, organizations and agencies to combat online romance scams that target our global citizens," said Mark Solomon, international president of IAFCI. "This devastating crime impacts not only victims financially, but emotionally and physically. It is only through training, education and awareness that we can prevent these types of crimes from occurring. The IAFCI is proud to collaborate with Match Group to help educate its users around the world."
Match Group, along with victim advocates and cyber crime investigators, developed the following tips to help users identify and help prevent and report malicious actors - on dating or any online platform.
- Stay on the app as long as possible:
Scammers will attempt to get you on to another platform quickly which can be a common flag for these types of scams. Stay on the app when getting to know a new connection. If the match wants to move platforms but still DOES NOT want to meet up or video call it is a red flag. - Use the tools available in app:
Make sure to verify your profile with Photo Verification and also look out for the verification check on your matches to help confirm they are the person in their profile pictures. You can also set up video chats before meeting in person to confirm your match is the person you've been talking to. If your date can't do any of these things, it's a flag. - They're a 10 but a crypto expert:
Hard pass. If a new love interest is giving you crypto or investment advice, there is a high probability that it's a scam. Always report these interactions back to the platform where you met. - The promise of a big return of investment or help secure financial future:
According to experts, scammers will use techniques to focus on how a large sum of returns could improve your life or what you could do with this new money. Be skeptical of anyone who appears to be wealthy and successful and wants to teach you how to invest and make money. - They may play on your heart strings and appear to be desperate:
Scammers often claim they need money for a Visa, customs fees, surgeries, family medical bills, car repairs or plane tickets to visit. If they appear desperate and money is involved, this should be a giant red flag. - Scams can look different and constantly evolve. Keep your guard up and stay vigilant
Online scams have evolved as online platforms have become more accessible and gained popularity. Scammers can also play the long game and don't just come out and ask for money when first getting to know someone. They often don't start talking about finance until months later after they've gained your trust. As a rule it's best to never send or receive money via a wire transfer, money order, currency exchange, gift card or investment with someone you've never met in person. Not for any reason. Ever.
Match Group (NASDAQ: MTCH), through its portfolio companies, is a leading provider of digital technologies designed to help people make meaningful connections. Our global portfolio of brands includes Tinder®, Match®, Hinge®, Meetic®, OkCupid®, Pairs™, PlentyOfFish®, OurTime®, Azar®, Hakuna™ Live, and more, each built to increase our users' likelihood of connecting with others. Through our trusted brands, we provide tailored services to meet the varying preferences of our users. Our services are available in over 40 languages to our users all over the world.
The International Association of Financial Crimes Investigators (IAFCI) is a non-profit organization of more than 6,600 public and private sector investigators from around the world who specialize in fraud, financial and cybercrime investigations. The organization's primary goal is to provide training, education, and networking to its members to prevent, combat, and investigate financially motivated crimes. The IAFCI is also strongly committed to bringing awareness and education to our global citizens so they can avoid being victims of these impactful crimes. To learn more about the IAFCI, please visit us at iafci.org.
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The 2023 Barbasol Championship Odds & Preview: Kevin Streelman
Kevin Streelman will play at Keene Trace Golf Club (Champions Course) in Nicholasville, Kentucky in the 2023 Barbasol Championship from July 13-16. The par-72 course spans 7,328 yards and the purse available is $3,800,000.00.
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Kevin Streelman Insights
- Over his last 16 rounds, Streelman has shot better than par on seven occasions, while also posting one bogey-free round and nine rounds with a better-than-average score.
- He has carded the best score of the day once while finishing with a top-10 score three times in his last 16 rounds.
- Over his last 16 rounds, Streelman has finished within three strokes of the best score of the round twice, and within five strokes of the top score of the day on eight occasions.
- Streelman has finished in the top 10 in one of his past five tournaments.
- He has qualified for the weekend in three of his past five events.
- In his past five events, Streelman has finished within five shots of the leader one time and with a better-than-average score once.
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Barbasol Championship Insights and Stats
- This tournament will take place on a par 72 that registers at 7,328 yards, 314 yards longer than the average for Tour stops in the past year.
- Keene Trace Golf Club (Champions Course) has seen an average tournament score of -12 recently, which is lower than the Tour scoring average of -5 on all courses in the past year.
- The average course Streelman has played in the past year has been 52 yards shorter than the 7,328 yards Keene Trace Golf Club (Champions Course) will be at for this event.
- Events he has played in the past year have seen players average a score of -5. That is higher than this course, which has a scoring average of -12.
Streelman's Last Time Out
- Streelman finished in the 59th percentile on the 16 par-3 holes at the John Deere Classic, with an average of 2.94 strokes.
- He finished in the 80th percentile on par 4s at the John Deere Classic, averaging 3.86 strokes on those 44 holes.
- On the 12 par-5 holes at the John Deere Classic, Streelman shot better than just 13% of the field (averaging 4.92 strokes).
- Streelman fared better on par 3s than most players his last time out, carding a birdie or better on three of 16 par-3s at the John Deere Classic (the field averaged 1.9).
- On the 16 par-3s at the John Deere Classic, Streelman recorded two bogeys or worse (the other competitors averaged 1.6).
- Streelman's 10 birdies or better on par-4s at the John Deere Classic were more than the field average of 6.4.
- At that most recent tournament, Streelman had a bogey or worse on four of 44 par-4s (the field averaged 4.8).
- Streelman finished the John Deere Classic underperforming compared to the field average of birdies or better on par-5s (3.8), with three on the 12 par-5 holes.
- On the 12 par-5s at the John Deere Classic, Streelman carded two bogeys or worse, more than the field average of 0.6.
Barbasol Championship Time and Date Info
- Date: July 13-16, 2023
- Course: Keene Trace Golf Club (Champions Course)
- Location: Nicholasville, Kentucky
- Par: 72 / 7,328 yards
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PHOENIX — Last year at this time, the Warriors were 12-2, boasting the best defense in the NBA while also leading the league in scoring.
Everything is different now.
While scoring hasn’t been an issue for Stephen Curry — he scored 50 Wednesday night and is leading the league at 34.6 points per game — the team has been inconsistent and out of sync on offense. That has been impacting play on the other end. The defense can’t get stops and is allowing 118.3 points per game, a 16.7-point increase from last November.
Golden State is 6-9 and 12th in the Western Conference standings. They are 0-8 on the road.
Coach Steve Kerr didn’t mince words Wednesday night following the Warriors’ 130-119 loss to the Phoenix Suns. Kerr said he has “failed” as coach, unable to unite the players and “give them a vision that they can collectively shoot for.”
But the responsibility doesn’t lie solely with Kerr. Everybody needs to be held accountable.
Unselfish play and commitment to both ends of the court, to each other and to winning — characteristics that defined this winning team for the better part of the last decade — are lacking.
“There’s no collective grit,” Kerr said. “And when you don’t have grit, the game is really easy for the other team.”
Kerr said guys aren’t focused on fundamentals and playing as a unit. He didn’t offer much insight on why that is, given that 10 of the team’s 16 players were on last year’s title team. Perhaps it’s exhaustion from last summer’s NBA Finals run or the lingering effects of Draymond Green’s act of aggression against Jordan Poole, the preseason incident Kerr called the biggest crisis of his Warriors’ tenure.
“We need to figure out what it’s going to take to win and figure out what everybody needs to do differently, more consistently,” Curry said. “Forget the road record, you can’t even find a sustainable period of success when habits start to form and we’re in a position where we’re feeling good about ourselves. We’re still searching and chasing a little bit.”
Defense was yet again an issue for the Warriors, who’ve surrendered 125 points or more in six of their 15 games. The Suns, playing without Chris Paul, Landry Shamet and Cameron Johnson, still managed to light it up beyond the arc. They made more than half of their 40 attempted 3-pointers and shot 51.6% from the field. Phoenix scored 73 points in the first half — its second time doing so this season against the Warriors.
The Warriors also haven’t been able to find an offensive rhythm. Klay Thompson remains in a slump, shooting 35.1% overall and 33% from 3-point range, both career lows. He scored 19 points Wednesday, but it took 17 shots (and four free throws) to get there.
Poole, coming off a 36-point game Monday night, had only two points Wednesday. He played 27 minutes, took only five shots, and missed them all..Other young players are struggling to get playing time as Kerr has tightened the rotation in an attempt to get the season back on track. Two-way forward Anthony Lamb has jumped the players touted as potential future foundational pieces such as Moses Moody and Jonathan Kuminga. James Wiseman has been sent to Santa Cruz..
“We have to be honest with ourselves,” Curry said. “We’re not playing the way we should. What are we going to do about it?”
Kerr said the issues go beyond the numbers. The Warriors, a team known for playing with joy, desire and unity, are showing little of those characteristics. Their subdued reaction on the bench, even after big plays is telling.
“If you’re not right emotionally, spiritually, you will get exposed every night,” Kerr said. “And that’s where we are right now.”
It’s not as simple as just putting the five best players on the court and letting them work. Kerr wishes it were. But these guys are human beings, too, with complex emotions and life going on outside basketball.
“Every single player has a story, has something that’s going on in their life,” he said. “And if the group finds a way to put all that in the back seat and commit to just winning the game, the magic can happen.”
Perhaps one of the biggest tests of Curry’s leadership is ahead of him. He’ll play a big part, along with Iguodala and Kevon Looney, in helping the staff figure out how to shift the team’s mentality and get every guy in the locker room on the same page.
“Yeah, I’m scoring great, trying to be efficient, going to keep doing that,” Curry said, “but there’s a collective mindset around how I need to help everybody kind of get into the right frame of mind to help to win, and I’m ready for that challenge to try to figure that out.”
The Warriors, who’ve won four of the last eight NBA Finals, deserve the benefit of the doubt to right the ship. They stumbled at times last season and still went on to win a championship. But the clock is ticking. | https://www.chicoer.com/2022/11/17/steve-kerr-says-hes-failed-to-bring-warriors-together-as-reigning-champs-remain-winless-on-road/ | 2022-11-17 19:06:45 | 0 | https://www.chicoer.com/2022/11/17/steve-kerr-says-hes-failed-to-bring-warriors-together-as-reigning-champs-remain-winless-on-road/ |
Capturing a memory, recording your loved one's story in their own voice or sharing something new you've learned – podcasting can serve as a vehicle for all these goals and more. And, of course, it can be a lot of fun, too!
Over the last five years, as part of our annual Student Podcast Challenge, we here at the Education team at NPR have created and gathered resources to help students and teachers produce their own podcasts, and in return, we've received thousands of entries every year.
While many of these resources were created for our audience of students, teachers, educators and parents, it's a great place to start for anyone who wants to make their own podcast! So if that's you, here's a collection of tips & tricks from our very own NPR producers.
Good luck!
GUIDES FOR TEACHERS
Here you'll find a breakdown of podcasting and a series of sample lesson plans to ensure that students have the skills and background knowledge to start making a podcast.
For our contest, teachers must submit entries to NPR, but we expect that students themselves are the ones creating them. (Teachers: The submission form is here!)
GUIDES FOR STUDENTS
Student podcasters, we don't expect you to be experts! In fact, we expect that most of you are putting together a podcast for the first time.
And even though this is a contest, it's also about learning new skills in a fun way. We want to make that easier, so we've put together this guide to help you with planning, recording, editing audio, using music and so much more.
VIDEOS
As the NPR Student Podcast Challenge kicks off its second year, here's a short video guide to making your podcast sound great. A good way to start? Build a pillow fort! Don Gonyea, a veteran NPR correspondent who's filed stories from all over the world, shows us how.
So you've got a great idea for your podcast. You've written up the questions, shaped an outline, lined up your interviews. Now comes the big challenge that can turn a good podcast into a winning entry: gathering great sound. Here are our best tips for gathering great sound and making your podcast sound awesome.
Speaking into a microphone is hard — even for radio veterans at NPR. In this video, voice coach Jessica Hansen and NPR's Training team share a few vocal exercises that will help you sound more natural in front of a mic.
PODCASTS
NPR's Student Podcast Challenge, for grades five through 12*, is open for entries and will close on April 28, 2023. Our judges will select one middle and one high school grand prize winner. This year, we're also introducing a new thematic award for the best mental health podcast.
You can submit your work here. Before you get started, we strongly recommend you read over the following pages:
2023 Contest Announcement
Here's a rundown of this year's contest rules, key dates and resources.
Official rules
Please check out our rules page before starting your podcast or submitting your work!
Submission Guidelines
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Gr4vy's payment orchestration platform gives Ding modern payments infrastructure and the ability to take on global payment data regulations
Partnership signals new opportunities for payment diversification for telco companies industry-wide
SAN MATEO, Calif., Jan. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Gr4vy, the leading cloud-native payments infrastructure company, today announced Ding.com, a world-leading mobile top-up service, has selected the company's cloud-native payment orchestration platform (POP) to offer alternative payment methods and increase flexibility at the time of checkout.
The mobile top-up giant chose Gr4vy to seamlessly connect to leading PSPs (payment service providers), with no code, through advanced APIs, and provide all the infrastructure needed to help address PCI compliance and meet global payment data regulations. Ding will utilize Gr4vy's full suite of features and benefits to offer greater payment optionality as it accelerates growth into new international markets.
"Meeting customer demand for new ways to pay can be both challenging and complex. Added to this complexity is the ability to keep customer payment data secure while still meeting current and future payment data regulations," said John Lunn, Founder and CEO of Gr4vy. "We've built our cloud-native POP with the utmost concern for merchants and their customers' payment needs and data security. Ding shares this same commitment to payment diversification and security. We're pleased to partner with Ding as they continue to build the safest, simplest, most convenient top-up service for mobile anywhere."
Ding is the number one international mobile top-up service in the world. Keeping people connected since 2006, Ding users have successfully sent over 500 million top-ups globally, via the company's app, online at Ding.com, and in-store at over 600,000+ retail outlets worldwide. The company delivers a top-up every second via over 850 operators across 150-plus countries, to ensure families and friends stay connected.
"The partnership with Gr4vy will support Ding's payment strategy and expansion plans, removing the complexity of offering new payment types and accelerating speed to market when entering new markets," said Micheál Egan, Head of Payments at Ding.com. "Ding chose Gr4vy's cloud-first API offering as it stood out from other payment orchestration providers, allowing us to be more flexible and agile in supporting Ding's long-term goals."
The announcement comes as the worldwide smartphone market was projected to reach 1.38 billion units shipped in 2022 and rise to 1.53 billion units shipped by 2026. As more consumers turn to mobile phones, the prepaid economy will continue to expand, making the ability to pay for international mobile top-up services more crucial industry-wide.
Gr4vy's payment orchestration layer makes it easier for merchants everywhere to deploy, manage, customize and optimize the right payment method for the specific user. Merchants can get multiple dedicated instances of Gr4vy in the Cloud to reduce points of failure. The platform includes everything needed for payment infrastructure, including connectors to leading PSPs, a powerful workflow engine, front and backend payment orchestration, a PCI-certified vault and a dashboard to control everything within their payments stack.
For more information, please visit https://gr4vy.com/.
Gr4vy is a cloud-native payments company that takes the complexity out of merchants running payments infrastructure, freeing them to focus on what matters most. We redefine payments by providing an intuitive, cutting-edge payment orchestration platform (POP) that leverages the power of the Cloud to modernize payments infrastructure. Our orchestration layer upgrades merchants' payments stack to make them more nimble. Our no-code dashboard centralizes the integration and management of a merchant's payment methods, providers, conditions and transactions and empowers them to do more in less time. We enable merchants to streamline and manage payment methods, services and transactions all in one place. At Gr4vy, we're passionate about payments, efficiency and extraordinary customer experience.
Ding was founded in 2006 to improve people's lives by helping those with less gain access to more. As the number one international mobile top-up service in the world, Ding's users have successfully sent close to half a billion top-ups globally, via the app, online at Ding.com, and in-store at over 600,000+ retail outlets worldwide. Ding delivers a top-up every second, via 550+ operators, across 150+ countries – helping families and friends around the world to stay connected.
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ALLEN PARK, Mich, July 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Rally House continues to add to the roster in Michigan, this time in the Detroit area. Rally House Fairlane Green has set up shop in Allen Park, MI, a few minutes southwest of Downtown Detroit. Here, customers can explore a diverse array of sports apparel for numerous pro and college teams and an incredible selection of local merchandise inspired by businesses and themes specific to the area.
Rally House loves finding ideal locations to plant a new store, and that's what the company discovered in Allen Park. "We're officially on The Hill! This new location is our closest to Downtown Detroit and an easy stop for anyone heading to Comerica, LCA, or Ford Field," explains District Manager Monika Ross. "We look forward to meeting more Detroit fans and helping them get stocked up with gear for their favorite Michigan teams!"
There's no shortage of esteemed brand names available at Rally House Fairlane Green, including '47, New Era, Nike, and more. There's also a long list of teams in stock at this new Rally House store, allowing fans to profess their love for college and professional franchises like the Michigan State Spartans, Michigan Wolverines, Detroit Tigers, Detroit Lions, and many others.
When fans want to represent the amazing city of Detroit and the state of Michigan, Rally House Fairlane Green has the apparel and accessories to make it happen. Patrons can peruse a wide range of quality, one-of-a-kind localized merchandise for area favorites such as Stroh's Beer, Detroit Distillery, General Motors, and various others.
Customers can count on Rally House Fairlane Green for exceptional customer service and a rewarding shopping experience. Still, there's an all-inclusive listing of products available online at www.rallyhouse.com that can ship to any state.
For the most current store updates and news, visit www.rallyhouse.com/rally-house-fairlane-green or follow Rally House Fairlane Green on Facebook (@RallyFairlaneGreen) and Instagram (@rallyfairlanegreen).
Rally House and Sampler Stores Inc. is a family-owned specialty boutique that offers a large selection of apparel, hats, gifts and home décor representing local NCAA, NFL, MLB, NBA, NHL, and MLS teams in addition to locally inspired apparel, gifts and food. Proudly based in Lenexa, Kansas, Rally House operates 100+ locations across 13 states.
CONTACT:
Monika Ross, District Manager
mross@rallyhouse.com
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WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. economy likely rolled out of 2022 with momentum, registering decent growth in the face of painful inflation, high interest rates and rising concern that a recession may be months away.
Economists have estimated that the gross domestic product — the broadest measure of economic output — grew at a 2.3% annual pace from October through December, according to a survey of forecasters by the data firm FactSet.
The Commerce Department will issue its first of three estimates of fourth-quarter GDP growth at 8:30 a.m. Eastern time Thursday.
Despite a likely second straight quarter of expansion, the economy is widely expected to slow and then slide into a recession sometime in the coming months as increasingly high interest rates, engineered by the Federal Reserve, take a toll. The Fed’s rate hikes have inflated borrowing costs for consumers and businesses, from mortgages to auto loans to corporate credit.
The housing market, which is especially vulnerable to higher loan rates, has been badly bruised: Sales of existing homes have dropped for 11 straight months. Investment in housing plunged at a 27% annual rate from July through September.
And consumer spending, which fuels roughly 70% of the entire economy, is likely to soften in the months ahead, along with the still-robust job market. The resilience of the labor market has been a major surprise. Last year, employers added 4.5 million jobs, second only to the 6.7 million that were added in 2021 in government records going back to 1940. And last month’s unemployment rate, 3.5%, matched a 53-year low.
But the good times for America’s workers aren’t likely to last. As higher rates make borrowing and spending increasingly expensive across the economy, many consumers will spend less and employers will likely hire less.
Last year, the Fed raised its benchmark rate seven times in unusually large increments to try to curb the spike in consumer prices. Yet another Fed rate hike, though a smaller one, is expected next week.
The central bank has been responding to an inflation rate that remains stubbornly high even though it has been gradually easing. Year-over-year inflation was raging at a 9.1% rate in June, the highest level in more than 40 years. It has since cooled — to 6.5% in December — but is still far above the Fed’s 2% annual target.
Another threat to the economy this year is rooted in politics: House Republicans could refuse to raise the federal debt limit if the Biden administration rejects their demand for broad spending cuts. A failure to raise the borrowing cap would prevent the federal government from being able to pay all its obligations and could shatter its credit.
Moody’s Analytics estimates that the resulting upheaval could wipe out nearly 6 million American jobs in a recession similar to the devastating one that was triggered by the 2007-2009 financial crisis.
At least the economy is likely beginning the year on firmer footing than it did at the start of 2022. Last year, the economy shrank at an annual pace of 1.6% from January through March and by a further 0.6% from April through June. Those two consecutive quarters of economic contraction raised fears that a recession might have begun.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — In an appeal to the heads of the IMF and World Bank, Ukraine’s president on Wednesday renewed his call to confiscate Russian Central Bank assets held around the world and use them to help rebuild Ukraine.
“To charge the aggressor with compensation for damages,” Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said by video link. “Russia must feel the full price of its aggression.”
The U.S. announced at the start of Russia’s invasion that America and its allies had blocked access to more than $600 billion that Russia held outside its borders. The U.S and its allies continue to impose rounds of targeted sanctions against companies and the wealthy elite with ties to Russian President Vladimir Putin.
“It must be clearly stated that the assets of the Russian Central Bank will be confiscated. It will be a peacemaking act on a global scale,” Zelenskyy said.
He was patched in for a session with Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal, U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen, World Bank President David Malpass and International Monetary Fund Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva, held during the IMF and World Bank spring meetings to discuss Ukraine’s ongoing funding needs.
A joint assessment released in March by Ukraine’s government, the World Bank and European Commission estimates Ukraine’s long-term recovery needs will total at least $411 billion. In March, Ukraine and the International Monetary Fund agreed on a $15.6 billion loan package aimed at shoring up the government’s severely strained finances.
Since the war began in February 2022, the United States has given Ukraine more than $100 billion in military and civilian support, which includes some money for reconstruction. Other countries also have provided Ukraine with substantial support.
At the roundtable, Yellen said “the United States will do what it takes to support Ukraine, for as long as it takes.” She said “our historic multilateral sanctions coalition is restricting Russia’s access to the technology and equipment it needs to supply its military.”
Zelenskyy argued that liquidating Russia’s funds held around the world, including those of sanctioned oligarchs, would send a message to “potential aggressors” wherever they may be.
The idea is gaining traction. Former Biden administration official Daleep Singh told the Senate Banking Committee on Feb. 28 that forfeiting Russia’s billions in assets held by the U.S. is “something we ought to pursue.” And Charles Michel, president of the European Council, has called for using Russia’s Central Bank funds to “rebuild what it has destroyed.”
The U.S. announced last week that Treasury officials Liz Rosenberg and Brian Nelson — specialists in sanctions and terrorist financing — will travel to Europe this month to meet with leaders of financial institutions in Switzerland, Italy and Germany. They plan to share intelligence on potential sanctions evaders and to warn of the potential penalties for failure to comply with international sanctions.
During Wednesday’s meeting, Zelenskyy stood and called for a moment of silence for a Ukrainian soldier who appears to have been beheaded. A gruesome video that purports to show the beheading spread quickly online and drew outrage in Ukraine, in the latest accusation of atrocities said to have been committed by Russian troops. | https://www.wfla.com/business/ap-business/zelenskyy-calls-for-confiscating-russian-central-bank-funds/ | 2023-04-13 18:29:03 | 1 | https://www.wfla.com/business/ap-business/zelenskyy-calls-for-confiscating-russian-central-bank-funds/ |
Former Trump budget director says GOP lawmaker joined the 'dark side' by voting for Biden-McCarthy deal
Russ Vought, who served as former President Trump’s director of the Office of Management and Budget, said Rep Tomas Massie has 'become your enemy'
Conservatives are furious at Rep. Thomas Massie, R-Ky., for what they see as a betrayal after he voted for the debt limit agreement reached by President Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif.
Massie, who sits on the House Rules Committee, stunned deficit hawks Tuesday when he became the deciding vote advancing the Fiscal Responsibility Act to the House floor, with his typical allies, Reps. Ralph Norman, R-S.C., and Chip Roy, R-Texas, voting against. "I respect opposition to the Fiscal Responsibility Act, but I am voting yes," Massie said Tuesday.
The Biden-McCarthy agreement suspends the debt limit with no cap through Jan. 1, 2025, while also cutting non-defense spending to near fiscal 2022 levels, capping growth at 1% for the next two years and proposing non-mandatory caps for the four years after. It also claws back some money aimed at the Internal Revenue Service and some unspent COVID-19 pandemic funds. "I've been in Congress for a decade and this is the first real bill that cuts spending," Massie said.
Russ Vought, who served as former President Trump’s director of the Office of Management and Budget and opposed the bill, accused Massie of going over to "the dark side." He called out Massie on Twitter and argued that the spending caps set in the bill will be counterproductive.
MCCARTHY-BIDEN DEBT CEILING DEAL PASSES BIG PROCEDURAL HURDLE IN HOUSE
"As you know, when the caps are set, they become a floor and a ceiling. The idea that passing this deal will allow you to focus on the appropriations process is nonsensical," Vought tweeted. He argued that the forced 1% spending cut that triggers if Congress fails to pass 12 appropriations bills as part of regular order will incentivize future lawmakers to waive caps and increase spending — as has happened previously.
Responding, Massie pointed out the Trump White House, in which Vought served, approved $2.2 trillion in deficit spending as part of the federal government's COVID-19 pandemic response, which Massie had opposed.
"Russ Vought was Trump’s budget director the year they urged Congress to spend $2.2 trillion for the CARES Act and the Fed created $5 trillion out of thin air to monetize the biggest debt increase in history," Massie tweeted. "Glad to see you in the fight for fiscal responsibility @russvought!"
"Your path to the dark side is now complete," Vought replied. "You have become your enemy."
DEBT CEILING AGREEMENT IN PRINCIPLE REACHED BETWEEN DEMOCRATS, REPUBLICANS
Massie's office did not respond to multiple requests for comment.
This back-and-forth over the debt deal highlights the deep divisions that remain between Republicans and the conservative movement's activist wing. Hardliners see compromise as treason and argue the deal Republicans struck with Biden is insufficient.
"We ought to do better. The Limit, Save, Grow Act was a responsible approach to actually reduce spending, to change how this town works," Rep. Chip Roy, R-Texas said Tuesday before the Rules Committee vote. "This doesn’t represent any material change in the direction the country is going in terms of spending."
GOP TOUTS MCCARTHY-BIDEN DEAL AS ‘CONSERVATIVE’ VICTORY AS SOME REPUBLICANS DEFECT
However, GOP leaders say that with a Democrat in the White House and Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., in charge of the Senate, it is not realistic to achieve much more.
"This bill is clearly not everything that I want by any means, I wanted a lot more. But it’s definitely better than the blank check debt limit that the president was pushing," House Ways and Means Committee Chairman Jason Smith, R-Mo., said Tuesday.
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Trusted, innovative climate-controlled benches with unmatched player safety and performance benefits used by countless NFL and NCAA teams debuts in 2023 MLB season
CLEVELAND, April 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Dragon Seats™, the leading manufacturer and provider of patented heated and cooling sports benches, makes its first foray into Major League Baseball providing home and visitor bullpens in Oracle Park with a set of Dragon Seats' heated benches. These state-of-the-art benches give pitchers, catchers and coaches a heated and comfortable area to remain loose throughout the full length of every home game for the entire 2023 season, which starts on April 7th.
As leaders in maximizing the gameday experience for the athletes and staff, Dragon Seats helps further elevate the eight-time World Series champions' best-in-class facilities and commitment to unmatched player safety and comfort. The customized, ergonomically designed climate-controlled benches are far more comfortable than the current wooden benches found in most bullpens, and will allow players to stay warm and ready for a potential call to the mound.
"We couldn't be happier to bring Dragon Seats to America's National Pastime at the highest level of professional baseball," says Franklin Floyd, Chief Operating Officer at Dragon Seats. "I have no doubt that the appetite for innovation around athlete performance will be met with appreciation and likely replicated across many other Major League Baseball venues during the 2023 season. I think our design team knocked this one out of the park."
Since 2005, Dragon Seats has been providing customized, ergonomically designed climate-controlled to nearly every NFL Member Clubs, over 75 Division I NCAA football programs, ski resorts and other outdoor lifestyle applications. In 2020, Dragon Seats upgraded the Iowa Hawkeyes dugouts with customized heated benches and hopes to bring this new technology to all 30 MLB teams.
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SYRACUSE, N.Y. (WSYR-TV)– Starting Saturday over 800 exhibits and displays are expected to descend onto the New York State Fairgrounds for the State’s largest gun show, a tradition that’s been going on for years.
But this year there’s been mounting concerns among vendors, attendees, and even the gun show manager about how the state’s new gun laws would impact the show. The new laws block people from carrying guns into certain public places called “sensitive spaces” including theaters, libraries, and parks.
Many were wondering if that included the New York State Fairgrounds, a public space owned by the State. When NewsChannel 9 reached out to Gun Show Manager Sandy Ackerman with the New York State Arms Collectors Association she didn’t want to talk on camera but said the new rules were confusing and hard to interpret.
So NewsChannel 9 reached out to the Governor’s Office for clarification and was told the Center of Progress Building where the show is held does not fall under the “sensitive spaces” category, meaning guns can still be carried during the duration of the show.
The Governor’s Office said in a statement:
“Governor Hochul led the fight to pass new laws that protect public safety and address gun violence. The new gun safety law allows gun shows to occur, and organizations hosting these events should work with property owners and vendors to ensure they can legally and safely proceed.”
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We also reached out to the Onondaga County Sheriff’s Office which will be providing security at the show and operating a booth for the Pistol License Unit. The Sheriff’s Office says it hasn’t been notified of any additional changes that will impact the Gun Show.
If you’re attending you can still bring your legal guns including your concealed carry and any long guns you plan to sell at the show. Just like in years past, guns must be unloaded and checked at the entrance with law enforcement for the duration of your stay at the show unless you’re paid or hired security.
For more information on the State’s new gun laws, you can read the Frequently Asked Questions from NYS Police here. | https://www.localsyr.com/news/local-news/your-stories-confusion-over-nys-gun-laws-impact-on-upcoming-gun-show-clarified/ | 2022-09-16 02:15:20 | 0 | https://www.localsyr.com/news/local-news/your-stories-confusion-over-nys-gun-laws-impact-on-upcoming-gun-show-clarified/ |
A place for everything
Bookshelves are an essential piece of furniture for anyone who loves to read. They provide a practical and stylish way to organize books and other items while also displaying them for easy access.
However, traditional bookshelves can be bulky and difficult to move around. Enter the folding bookshelf, a versatile and practical solution perfect for anyone who needs a little flexibility in their home decor.
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What is a folding bookshelf and how does it work?
A folding bookshelf can be collapsed and folded easily for convenient storage or transportation. These bookshelves typically have a hinged design, which allows them to be folded flat when not in use and then easily expanded and locked into place when needed.
Most folding bookshelves are made from lightweight materials such as wood, bamboo or metal. They often have multiple shelves for books, decorative items or other household items. Floating bookshelves may also feature adjustable shelves, which can be moved up or down to accommodate different sizes of things.
To use a folding bookshelf, you unlock the hinges and pull the shelves out until they click into place. Once the bookshelf is set up, it can be used just like any other bookshelf. When you’re finished using it, you can simply fold it flat and store it away until you need it again.
Why buy a folding bookshelf?
Folding bookshelves are designed to be easily collapsed and stored away when not in use. This makes them ideal for people living in small spaces, such as apartments or studios, or those who like to move furniture around regularly.
In addition to their practicality, folding bookshelves are also available in various styles and materials. From sleek and modern designs made from metal or glass to more traditional wooden bookshelves, there is a folding bookshelf for every taste. Some models even come in fun and colorful designs for children’s rooms or other playful spaces.
One of the great things about folding bookshelves is that they can be used in various ways. Of course, they make a great storage solution for books and magazines, but they can also be used to display decorative objects, houseplants and other items. Because they can be easily moved around, you can experiment with different configurations to find the perfect setup for your space.
Another advantage of folding bookshelves is that they are often very affordable. While traditional bookshelves can be expensive, folding models are often more budget-friendly.
What to consider before buying folding bookshelves for your space
When shopping for a folding bookshelf, there are a few things to keep in mind.
First, consider the size and weight of the books or other items you plan to store on the shelves. Make sure the shelves are sturdy enough to support the weight and that they are the right size to accommodate your items.
You should also think about the bookshelf’s overall style and design to ensure it fits in with your existing decor.
Best folding bookshelves to buy
Winsome Wood Foldable Four-tier Shelf
Crafted from solid beechwood with a natural finish, the four roomy shelves of this foldable bookshelf provide ample space. Its lightweight design and easy portability make it a breeze to move and store. The mission-style slatted sides and open back lend a light, airy look that complements any decor.
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Casual Home Three-shelf Folding Stackable Bookcase
With its solid wood construction and rich espresso finish, this unit can support your belongings on its three sturdy shelves. Multiple shelves can easily be stacked up to two units high, and no assembly is required.
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Stony Edge Four-tier Folding Bookcase
This sturdy and well-balanced foldable bookshelf can hold heavy items while still being light enough to move around easily. Made from high-grade natural wood, this foldable bookcase’s four shelves offer ample storage space.
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Convenience Concepts Extra Storage Three-tier Folding Metal Shelf
The foldable bookshelf made of powder-coated metal is a versatile and convenient storage solution for any room in the house. With its easy-to-use swing-out design, you can quickly drop shelves into place and move the bookshelf around effortlessly, making it ideal for holding anything from books to collectibles.
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Regency Flip-Flop High Folding Bookcase
The flip-down mechanism on the shelves makes assembling this 67-inch tall foldable bookcase very simple. The solid wood frame and medium oak finish make it a durable piece of furniture that looks great with almost any decor.
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Winsome Wood Four-tier Folding Terry Shelving
This narrow but tall folding bookshelf is great for slotting into the corner of a small space. It’s made from solid wood with a walnut finish, giving it a premium, antique look.
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Casual Home Montego Three-shelf Folding Bookcase
These shelves offer a hassle-free storage solution with their lightweight, 22-pound construction and stackable design. They’re made from solid wood with cross-patterned siding on the shelves to prevent books and other items from falling off.
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Convenience Concepts Five-tier Folding Metal Corner Shelf
The assembly of these folding corner bookshelves is as simple as swinging out the sides and dropping each shelf into place. They are easy to use, store and move around, making them a practical and versatile storage solution.
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Regency Flip Flop Folding Bookcase
With three flip-down shelves and one fixed top shelf, this solid hardwood frame bookcase is easy to assemble without tools. It features a classy white hand-rubbed veneer finish, perfect for homes, offices and dorm rooms.
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Peter Straub, author of horror, mystery and supernatural novels and short stories has died at age 79. His daughter, novelist Emma Straub, announced his death on Instagram:
"Peter Francis Straub, the smartest and most fun person in every room he was ever in, 3/2/43 - 9/4/22. How lucky we were. There aren't enough words in the world."
In a career spanning more than 40 years, Straub's books include Ghost Story, The Hellfire Club, Black House and, in collaboration with Stephen King, The Talisman. Straub won numerous honors including multiple World Fantasy and Bram Stoker Awards.
"It's a sad day because my good friend and amazingly talented colleague and collaborator, Peter Straub, has passed away," wrote Stephen King on Twitter, "Working with him was one of the great joys of my creative life."
Straub was born in Milwaukee. His father was a salesman and his mother was a nurse. The bio on his website reveals a hint of Straub's wry humor.
"When kindergarten turned out to be a stupefyingly banal disappointment devoted to cutting animal shapes out of heavy colored paper, he took matters into his own hands and taught himself to read by memorizing his comic books and reciting them over and over to other neighborhood children on the front steps until he could recognize the words."
"Peter Straub is a modern-day Henry James, but with sharper teeth and a long black tongue," wrote Benjamin Percy in his review of Ghost Story for NPR, "He writes literary horror, in which the sentences are elegantly crafted, the characters wholly believable and the circumstances menacing."
In 2009, Straub told NPR, scary stories can do more than just give people the shivers. "In America, we don't like darkness, really," he said, "but there is an immense quantity to be learned there, and we all experience it in our lives."
Emma Straub this year published This Time Tomorrow, a novel in which a woman struggles with the decline of her father's health. She said it was inspired in part by Peter Straub's joking suggestion that she write about a woman visiting her father in the hospital and he asked, "What page do I die on?"
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LONDON (AP) — British military authorities are trying to find out who hacked the army’s social media accounts over the weekend, flooding them with cryptocurrency videos and posts related to collectible electronic art.
The investigation was launched after authorized content on the army’s YouTube account was replaced with a video feed promoting cryptocurrencies that included images of billionaire Elon Musk. The Army’s Twitter account retweeted a number of posts about non-fungible tokens, unique digital images that can be bought and sold but have no physical counterpart.
“Apologies for the temporary interruption to our feed,’’ the army said in a tweet posted after the Twitter account was restored on Sunday. “We will conduct a full investigation and learn from this incident. Thanks for following us, and normal service will now resume.”
The Ministry of Defense said late Sunday that both breaches had been “resolved.”
While internet users were unable to access the Army’s YouTube site on Monday, a spokesperson said the site was down for standard maintenance. The Twitter feed was operating normally.
Although U.K. officials have previously raised concerns about state-sponsored Russian hacking, the military did not speculate on who was responsible for Sunday’s breaches.
“The army takes information security extremely seriously, and until their investigation is complete it would be inappropriate to comment further,” the Ministry of Defense said. | https://www.ourmidland.com/news/article/UK-military-investigates-hacks-on-Army-social-17283237.php | 2022-07-04 12:17:59 | 1 | https://www.ourmidland.com/news/article/UK-military-investigates-hacks-on-Army-social-17283237.php |
In less than a week, NFL teams will have to make difficult roster decisions.
All teams have to cut down from 80 to 53 players by Tuesday at 4 p.m. Teams will then begin filling out their practice squads which can hold a maximum of 16 players.
As Gang Green gets set to play their final preseason game against the Giants on Sunday, there are a bunch of players on the roster bubble who will be trying to make one last statement to Robert Saleh and his staff.
With cut-down day looming, here are our projections for the Jets’ 53-man roster for the 2022 campaign.
QUARTERBACKS (3)
On the roster: Zach Wilson, Joe Flacco, Mike White
Released: Chris Streveler
Wilson is questionable for the season opener against the Ravens on Sept. 11 after having a meniscus trim last week. If Wilson cannot go against the Ravens, Flacco will get the call against the team he spent 11 seasons with.
The big question is regarding the third quarterback spot. Streveler has outplayed White in both preseason games. Although Streveler has a ton of social media support from fans, White will likely be the Jets’ third QB because of the experience he brings.
In that case, the Jets would likely place Streveler on the team’s practice squad.
RUNNING BACKS (4)
On the roster: Breece Hall, Michael Carter, Tevin Coleman, Nick Bawden (fullback)
Released: Zonovan Knight, La’Mical Perine, Ty Johnson
The Jets could keep four running backs but may decide to focus on depth at other positions.
Perine has played well throughout the preseason, including 51 yards on 10 carries in the opener. Knight has flashed and gives the Jets value because of his ability to play on special teams. Johnson has also impressed after coming back from a hamstring injury. Either Perine, Knight or Johnson will likely return to the practice squad after the final cuts have been made if Gang Green opts to keep only three running backs.
RECEIVERS (6)
On the roster: Elijah Moore, Corey Davis, Garrett Wilson, Braxton Berrios, Jeff Smith, Calvin Jackson
Released: Denzel Mims (traded), Irvin Charles, Tarik Black
Mims has turned heads in practices this summer, but it’s a numbers game and the Jets are likely to keep only six receivers on the roster. Unless Mims has a statement game in the preseason finale against the Giants, the Jets could decide to part ways with him before the roster deadline through a trade.
In the game against the Falcons, Mims was featured on special teams to show his value to other teams. Smith, Jackson, Charles and Black will have one final opportunity to play for two potential roster spots. Smith has value on special teams and Jackson has consistently played better than Charles and Black throughout training camp.
TIGHT END (4)
On the roster: C.J. Uzomah, Tyler Conklin, Jeremy Ruckert, Lawrence Cager
Released: Trevon Wesco, Kenny Yeboah
There’s no question that Uzomah, Conklin and Ruckert will make the 53-man roster. Cager’s play during the last few weeks makes it a strong possibility that the Jets could keep four tight ends on their roster.
Cager has five catches for 105 yards and a touchdown in two preseason games. It just hasn’t been in games where Cager has shown his potential as he has transitioned from wide receiver to tight end. He also has impressed coaches throughout practices.
With the Jets possibly running more two tight end sets this fall, why not keep a developmental player like Cager?
OFFENSIVE LINE (9)
On the roster: George Fant, Laken Tomlinson, Connor McGovern, Alijah Vera-Tucker, Duane Brown, Conor McDermott, Dan Feeney, Max Mitchell, Nate Herbig
Released: Chuma Edoga, Ross Pierschbacher, Grant Hermanns, Chris Glaser
After officially signing with the team last week, Brown is now practicing with the rest of the Jets’ offensive line. Gang Green will now have a few weeks to build chemistry before the season opener against the Ravens.
The Jets’ offensive line is pretty much set, with the exception of maybe deciding between Herbig and Edoga.
DEFENSIVE LINE (10)
On the roster: Carl Lawson, Sheldon Rankins, Quinnen Williams, John Franklin-Myers, Jermaine Johnson II, Micheal Clemons, Bryce Huff, Bradlee Anae, Jacob Martin, Nathan Shepherd
Released: Solomon Thomas, Vinny Curry, Jonathan Marshall, Jabari Zuniga, Tanzel Smart
One of the deepest spots on the roster is the Jets’ defensive line. When it comes down to cut day, trimming the line down to 10 players could prove to be a challenge.
Curry might have been a favorite to claim a roster spot, but a hamstring injury has recently kept him off the practice field. Also, Curry missed all last season due to a rare blood disorder that required the removal of his spleen.
Thomas is a veteran, but the team could decide to release him along with Marshall and Smart. No matter how it goes, the Jets could call around to see if other teams could use defensive line help before the Aug. 30 deadline.
LINEBACKERS (4)
On the roster: C.J. Mosley, Kwon Alexander, Jamien Sherwood, Quincy Williams
Released: Del’Shawn Phillips, Marcell Harris, Hamsah Nasirildeen
Mosley, Alexander and Williams are roster locks. Sherwood made four starts last season as he recorded 15 tackles as a rookie. Then he suffered a torn Achilles last October during the Jets’ Week 7 loss to the New England Patriots.
Sherwood has made a number of plays on the second-team defense and looks like he could even play in rotational situations. Nasirildeen, who is still transitioning from safety to linebacker, will likely be on the Jets’ practice squad.
CORNERBACK (7)
On the roster: D.J. Reed, Sauce Gardner, Michael Carter II, Bryce Hall, Justin Hardee, Brandin Echols, Javelin Guidry
Released: Rachad Wildgoose, Isaiah Dunn
The Jets secondary was brutal a season ago as they ranked 30th in the NFL in pass defense (259.4). Now after the additions of Gardner and Reed in free agency, the Jets should be substantially better this upcoming year.
Carter has looked good in practice, continuing his impressive play from last year. Hall had a rough night against the Falcons, but he figures to make the roster unless something drastic happens.
SAFETY (3)
On the roster: Jordan Whitehead, Lamarcus Joyner, Jason Pinnock
Released: Ashtyn Davis, Will Parks, Tony Adams
The Jets are also better at the safety spots than they were a year ago with the addition of Whitehead, who came over from Tampa Bay. Getting Joyner back healthy (triceps) after spending the majority of last season on injured reserve should also help.
If the Jets decide to have only three safeties, Pinnock could be the choice as he has the versatility to play multiple positions and has looked better than Davis throughout practices.
SPECIAL TEAMS (3)
On the Roster: Greg Zuerlein (kicker), Braden Mann (punter), Thomas Hennessy (long snapper)
The Jets chose Zuerlein over Eddy Pineiro before Tuesday’s roster cuts from 85 to 80. Hennessy has been the team’s long snapper for the last five seasons and he is safe. Mann averaged 45.7 yards per punt last season and will look to continue that into 2022.
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BEIJING, Sept. 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Beijing: Kuaishou International Business (KSIB), parent business to leading short-form video platforms - Kwai and SnackVideo - released today their second Transparency Report covering from January 1st, 2022 to June 30th, 2022. Based on the results of the report, KSIB (Kwai/ SnackVideo), have set stricter Community Guidelines in order to further enhance protective measures taken by the platform to ensure user digital safety and wellbeing.
"Transparency Reports are important to us," said Calvin Liu, Head of Compliance, Communication and Partnership. "They not only help us create a safer environment for our users but also ensures we are accountable to the actions we take to safeguard our platforms and protect its integrity."
Key highlights from the report include:
Community Safety Efforts that emphasizing on Integrity and Authenticity, Suicide and Self-Harm, and Dangerous Content to better balance the safety and experience of users
Safeguarding Election Integrity contributing to the integrity of electoral processes and liberties and limiting threats that misinformation poses online and offline to individuals and democratic institutions and norms
Community Guidelines Enforcement marking 8,205,948 videos removed worldwide for violating our Community Guidelines or Terms of Service
Legal Requests identifying that KSIB established a centralized law enforcement portal to receive government requests in (MONTH) 2022 in order for authorities to be able to submit court orders and emergency requests where we assure them to respond promptly
"Publishing a Transparency Report is one way for us to increase understanding and awareness of the policies, enforcement actions, and approach to privacy and security as well as to show our commitment to ensuring our users online safety," concluded Liu.
KSIB Transparency Report is available and downloadable to users through:
For example, In Brazil, Kwai partnered with O Instituto de Referência em Internet e Sociedade to ensure that our users know the methods we employ to limit harmful content on our platform and how they can improve their online media literacy. During this campaign, our creators conveyed additional safety tips to our users under the hashtag #InternetSegura, with videos receiving more than 400 million views.
Another case is Kwai safety campaign with Consejo Ciudadano, Asociación de Internet MX in Mexico, and Fundación Sergio Urrego in Colombia named #NavegaFeliz to stand in solidarity with vulnerable groups within our inclusive online communities. Our creators raised awareness about the harmful effects of hate speech, discrimination, and cyberbullying, shared practical advice with all of our users on protecting their privacy via in-app settings, and inspired over 465,000 users in the two countries.
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WATCH: Man, bear startled by face-to-face encounter
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (CNN) - A North Carolina man is still in shock after he had a close encounter with a bear outside his home.
David Oppenheimer was relaxing on a lounge chair Tuesday outside his home in Asheville, North Carolina, when his motion detector sounded an alarm. He turned around and didn’t see anything.
But moments later, a bear was staring him right in the face.
“The bear came along and was practically in front of me,” Oppenheimer told CNN.
Doorbell video shows both man and bear were startled by the sudden, face-to-face encounter. Oppenheimer grabbed a pillow, admitting his body froze. The bear did not move toward the man but instead ran off.
“My eyeballs certainly got a stretch,” Oppenheimer joked.
Oppenheimer says this is not the first time this bear has come calling. He says he’s noticed the same bear looking through his trash cans in the past and grabbing a quick bite from his “bear-proof” bird feeder.
“The bears here are very peaceful,” Oppenheimer told CNN. “This one just caught me off guard.”
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The Nobel Peace Prize that Russian journalist Dmitry Muratov was auctioning off to raise money for Ukrainian child refugees has sold for $103.5 million.
Monday's sale shatters the old record for a Nobel. Previously, the most ever paid for a Nobel Prize medal was $4.76 million. Muratov was awarded the medal in October 2021. He helped found the independent Russian newspaper Novaya Gazeta and was the publication's editor-in-chief when it shut down.
That was in March, amid the Kremlin's clampdown on journalists and public dissent in the wake of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
“It has to become a beginning of a flash mob as an example to follow so people auction their valuable possessions to help Ukrainians,” Muratov said in a video released by Heritage Auctions, which handled the sale but is not taking any share of the proceeds. | https://www.wmar2news.com/news/national/nobel-sold-for-ukrainian-kids-shatters-record-at-103-5m | 2022-06-21 01:20:54 | 0 | https://www.wmar2news.com/news/national/nobel-sold-for-ukrainian-kids-shatters-record-at-103-5m |
HOUSTON (AP) — A chemical company was ordered to pay $16 million and sentenced to two years of probation for its role in a poisonous gas leak that killed four workers at a Houston-area plant nearly a decade ago, federal prosecutors announced Monday.
The employees at the now-closed DuPont chemical plant in LaPorte, Texas, died in November 2014 when a chemical used in the manufacturing of insecticide and fungicide, methyl mercaptan, was released.
U.S. Attorney Alamdar S. Hamdani, who is based in Houston, said the deaths were the result of “DuPont’s criminal negligence.”
“The sentence imposed today sends a clear message of my office’s dedication to holding managers at industrial facilities, and the corporations that own and operate those facilities, accountable for violations of ... laws meant to protect the safety of workers and nearby communities,” Hamdani said.
During a court hearing Monday, DuPont, along with Kenneth Sandel, who ran the unit at the plant where the employees who died worked, each pleaded guilty to one count of a negligent release of an extremely hazardous substance.
U.S. District Judge Lee Rosenthal ordered DuPont to serve the two years of probation, which means that federal officials will have full access to all of the company's operating locations. DuPont was also ordered to pay a $12 million criminal penalty and make a $4 million community service payment to the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation.
Sandel was ordered to serve one year of probation.
In a statement, Corteva, a spinoff from DuPont that took over its agricultural operations, said it “deeply regrets” the deadly gas leak.
“We are committed to the highest safety standards, and safety is a core value,” Indianapolis-based Corteva said in a statement.
In a final report released in 2019 on the deadly gas leak, the U.S. Chemical Safety Board concluded that various safety management system deficiencies, including problems with troubleshooting operations, safe work practices and toxic gas detection contributed to the severity of the incident.
Attorneys for Sandel, 52, did not immediately return emails seeking comment. In court documents, federal prosecutors had requested Sandel be sentenced to eight months in prison.
The chemical began leaking from a valve around 4 a.m. on Nov. 15, 2014, in a unit at the plant in La Porte, about 20 miles (32 kilometers) east of Houston. Crystle Wise, Wade Baker and brothers Robert and Gilbert Tisnado were killed. A fifth worker was injured.
Sandel and DuPont engineers allegedly devised a plan to divert a large volume of methyl mercaptan gas into a waste gas pipe system during the day before and night of the fatal incident, according to prosecutors and an indictment. However, Sandel failed to implement necessary procedures to evaluate safety aspects of that plan, according to prosecutors.
The unit where the workers died did not have adequate ventilation or air monitoring to ensure employee safety, and procedures weren’t followed that would have restricted worker access into areas where ventilation fans weren’t working, according to the chemical safety board.
In 2016, DuPont permanently shut down the insecticide production plant where the workers died.
Brent Coon, an attorney who represented Wise's family, said jail time for executives would be more effective in preventing similar tragedies. DuPont settled lawsuits filed by Wise’s family and the families of the other workers who were killed.
“It remains to the general public to believe whether or not ... probation is fair criminal punishment for somebody whose decision led to several highly avoidable and painful deaths,” Coon said. ___ Follow Juan A. Lozano on Twitter: https://twitter.com/juanlozano70
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Planning a party for National Night Out 2022
BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) - National Night Out is an annual event that gives people the opportunity to meet their local law enforcement and discuss issues facing their communities.
Officer David Simmons with the College Station Police Department joined News 3 at Noon on Tuesday, September 6 to talk about this year’s event.
National Night Out will take place Tuesday, Oct. 4 from 6 to 9 p.m. in Bryan, College Station, Brazos County and at Texas A&M University.
Parties can be simple or elaborate, but the main goal is to get the neighborhood together.
Community members interested in organizing and hosting a block party in a College Station neighborhood should contact Officer Bill Snell with the College Station Police Department’s Community Enhancement Unit. Ofc. Snell can be reached at 979-764-2607 or wsnell@cstx.gov. The form to register parties can be found at www.cstx.gov/nno.
Community members interested in organizing and hosting a block party in a Bryan neighborhood should contact Sgt. Chad Hanks with the Neighborhood Enforcement Team. Sergeant Hanks can be reached at 979-209-5300 or hanksc@bryantx.gov. Participants can register their party by emailing Sergeant Hanks or visiting the Bryan Police Department website at www.bryantx.gov/police.
Community members interested in organizing and hosting a block party in Brazos County should contact Deputy David Wilcox with the Brazos County Sheriff’s Office. Dep. Wilcox can be reached at 979-361-4906 or dwilcox@brazoscountytx.gov.
Students on the Texas A&M University campus are invited to a community gathering at the Student Services Building from 6 to 8 p.m., hosted by the University Police Department and the Department of Residence Life.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — Years after about 1,900 National Guard and Reserve soldiers were swept up in a recruiting bonus scandal, U.S. Army investigators are reviewing the cases and correcting records because some individuals were wrongly blamed and punished, The Associated Press has learned.
According to officials with knowledge of the review, the Army's Criminal Investigation Division will review all 1,900 cases by the end of this year to identify and begin to fix the mistakes. They said agents during the initial investigation may have misunderstood facts or failed to follow proper procedures and erroneously added soldiers' names to an FBI crime database and Pentagon records.
Officials said that at the time, CID agents were grappling with a massive probe involving 100,000 people and hundreds of thousands of dollars in potentially fraudulent bonus payments.
Officials, who spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss details not yet made public, said CID has found that individuals may have been wrongly listed in the FBI database in more than half of the cases that have been reviewed so far. It's not clear exactly how many that is.
“Simply put, proper procedures were not always followed,” CID Director Greg Ford said in a statement provided to the AP. “We acknowledge those mistakes and are taking action to correct these records.” He said he ordered the full review after CID received requests from some individuals to review the files.
The new investigation comes as National Guard Bureau leaders are pushing to launch another recruiting bonus program, in an attempt to boost lagging enlistment numbers. And they want to ensure that any new program doesn't have similar fraud and abuse problems.
Guard leaders have talked about providing incentive pay to recruiters and Guard troops who bring in new recruits. The Army Guard missed its recruiting goal for the fiscal year that ended Sept. 30, and more soldiers were leaving each month than the number enlisting.
“By putting the right checks and balances in place, we could really help make every single guardsman a recruiter by paying them a bonus for anybody that they bring into the organization that's able to complete their military training,” Gen. Dan Hokanson, chief of the National Guard Bureau, told reporters in September. He said procedures needed to be fixed so that fraud didn't happen again.
The Army began an audit of the recruiting program in 2011, amid complaints that Guard and Reserve soldiers and recruiters were fraudulently collecting bonuses during the peak years of the Iraq and Afghanistan wars in order to fill the ranks. In the program, which was run by contractors, soldiers were offered $2,000 if they referred someone to recruiters who ended up actually enlisting.
Audits found overpayments, fraud by recruiters and others and poor oversight. The program was canceled in 2012, and Army CID was called in to investigate the cases.
Between 2012 and 2016, CID opened about 900 cases. Altogether, officials said, about 286 soldiers received some type of administrative punishment or action from their military commanders, and more than 130 were prosecuted in civilian courts. Soldiers repaid more than $478,000 to the U.S. Treasury, and paid nearly $60,000 in fines, officials said this week.
The repayments, however, triggered a backlash from Congress, as soldiers complained that they were being wrongfully targeted. In 2016, Defense Secretary Ash Carter ordered the Pentagon to suspend the effort to recoup the enlistment bonuses, which in some cases totaled more than $25,000. Officials argued at the time that many soldiers getting the bonuses weren't aware the payments were improper or not authorized.
Overall, officials said 1,900 names were added to an FBI criminal database, and hundreds more were listed on an internal Defense Department database as someone who was the subject of a criminal investigation. Such listings can hurt a soldier's career, affect promotions or — in the case of the FBI data — prevent someone from getting a job or a gun permit.
Soldiers can request a review of their case, and already dozens have done so. The CID review will determine if soldiers' names should be removed from either database, officials said, and the individuals will be notified of the results.
Officials said that each case is different, and it's not clear how many — if any — could receive any compensation, back pay or other retroactive benefits. The entire process could take until spring 2024.
Hokanson said the previous bonus program worked in that it brought in thousands of recruits, and could work again if properly done. And he said Guard leaders around the country would like to try something like it again. No final decision on launching a new bonus program has been made, according to the Guard. | https://www.beaumontenterprise.com/news/article/Army-probes-whether-troops-wrongly-targeted-in-17554381.php | 2022-11-03 04:58:40 | 0 | https://www.beaumontenterprise.com/news/article/Army-probes-whether-troops-wrongly-targeted-in-17554381.php |
Partnering to power the next phase of community pharmacy
BESSEMER, Ala., March 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Pharmacy Marketplace announces it has closed Series Seed-3 financing, including participation from Live Oak Ventures, the investment arm of Live Oak Bancshares, Inc. The relationship supports the scalability and accessibility of the Pharmacy Marketplace software, serving independent pharmacies everywhere.
As the pharmaceutical market has evolved, Pharmacy Marketplace was developed by pharmacy owners to access the power of reactive artificial intelligence modules to synthesize the variables in purchasing and improve business performance for independent pharmacies.
This investment helps facilitate the next phase for Pharmacy Marketplace. Capital will be invested to increase the platform's capabilities and train the customer success team, to ensure pharmacies integrate Pharmacy Marketplace into workflows and maximize the benefits of the platform.
Pharmacy Marketplace Founder and CEO, Wade Hinkle said, "Pharmacy Marketplace is at a critical inflection point with massive growth potential and high user demand. Live Oak Bank is as good as it gets in the pharmaceutical industry. This partnership bolsters our core offering, providing the liquidity and scalability needed to improve profitability for all independent pharmacies nationwide."
"Live Oak is excited to invest in companies such as Pharmacy Marketplace that leverage next-generation technology to support business growth. As a bank that lends to independent pharmacies across the country, we see the extraordinary value Pharmacy Marketplace is providing independent pharmacists to help them maximize their wholesaler rebate while minimizing their cost of goods with strategic purchasing on the secondary market," said Stephanie Mann, Live Oak Bank Chief Strategy Officer.
Independent pharmacies can join Pharmacy Marketplace to get the powerful purchasing platform needed to navigate today's multifaceted marketplace with ease.
About Pharmacy Marketplace:
Pharmacy Marketplace is a powerful software platform was created by pharmacy owners for pharmacy owners to support real-time purchasing decisions to reduce cost of inventory and maximize the sustainability of independent pharmacies. Visit https://pharmacymarketplace.com.
About Live Oak Ventures:
Live Oak Ventures, a wholly owned subsidiary of Live Oak Bancshares, is a fintech-focused investor that aims to bring innovation and performance excellence to the forefront of the banking industry. By investing in companies that accelerate the delivery of open digital solutions to the market, Live Oak Ventures intends to change the landscape of financial services and small business banking.
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At my day job, we recently underwent a major upgrade of our security cameras.
Yes, shoplifting has gotten bad enough and technology has gotten good enough that we have made this major investment.
Retailers have come to the sad realization that they face losses from both the traditional lowlife thieves and the thrill-seeking youngsters who rationalize, “Hey, the store has insurance!”
(Apparently these youngsters have seen enough neighbors with wheelbarrows of free zucchini to assume that insurance agents are roaming the countryside insisting, “Premiums? Shucks, we don’t need any premiums. Our assets were just going to waste!”)
When I worked in a convenience market during high school, we used the low-tech ancestor of a surveillance camera — a big mirror hanging from the ceiling at a jaunty angle, ostensibly so the cashier could monitor suspicious activity. (In those hippie-phobic days, my boss considered “lingering more than two seconds on the personal hygiene aisle” to be suspicious activity.)
It occurred to me that shoplifters could just as easily use the mirror to determine when the cashier was distracted. I became increasingly distracted when the old country song lyrics “I was looking back to see if you were looking back to see if I was looking back to see if you were looking back at me” lodged in my head.
I experienced an even earlier brush with surveillance (or faux surveillance) when I was in elementary school and desperately needed to use the restroom at my father’s office. Some comedian wannabe had placed a “Smile! You’re on ‘Candid Camera’!” sticker smackdab on the inside of the door. Luckily, I was later able to BUY a giant-size Ex-Lax instead of shoplifting one.
I’m not sure how much the presence of cameras deters thieves, but the cameras can make employees self-conscious and inclined to repress normal habits. The Jaws of Life are often required to rescue workers who indulge their pent-up urges while driving home. (“You wouldn’t believe how much nose-picking and jock itch-scratching one human can do in the split-second after the airbag activates!”)
Surveillance plans vary widely in accessibility, storage capacity and resolution. (“Are you SURE the suspect didn’t bear a striking resemblance to your baby’s six-week sonogram?”)
You’ve probably seen stories about New York City grocers having to keep cans of SPAM (!) under lock and key. I understand that other items soon to be locked up nationwide are religious tracts, jury duty notices, “honey do” lists and kale fruitcake.
Of course, much of the shoplifting is caused by soft-on-crime DAs and judges. Granted, you can no longer refer to it as “revolving-door justice,” because the thieves usually take the revolving door as well!
Cities that decide not to prosecute thefts under $1,000 also exacerbate the problem, although a few dummies still wind up serving jail time. (“OK, my understanding of math in school made me think two $650 flatscreen TVs would total less than $1,000. But at least I grasped the important part, about the store once allowing a man to hold a door open for a woman!”)
I’m up late writing this, so I’m tempted to call in sick tomorrow. But then a little voice asks, “What? And give up SHOWBIZ?”
I’m sure my guardian angel will get me to work safely. Guardian angel? That opens another privacy can of worms! Talk about incriminating images stored in the cloud!
*Sigh*
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NEW YORK (AP) _ Peloton Interactive Inc. (PTON) on Tuesday reported a loss of $757.1 million in its fiscal third quarter.
On a per-share basis, the New York-based company said it had a loss of $2.27. Losses, adjusted for amortization costs and restructuring costs, came to 98 cents per share.
The results did not meet Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of 10 analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for a loss of 85 cents per share.
The exercise bike and treadmill company posted revenue of $964.3 million in the period, which also did not meet Street forecasts. Ten analysts surveyed by Zacks expected $972.3 million.
For the current quarter ending in June, Peloton said it expects revenue in the range of $675 million to $700 million.
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Walk this way: Newest Eastern Florida grads include 4 moms whose kids earned degrees, too
Amazing. Surreal.
Those were just a couple of the superlatives swirling in the air — along with mortarboards — as Eastern Florida State College graduates celebrated the school's spring commencement ceremonies Thursday.
Ceremonies were conducted at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m., with 350 graduates in each session and a packed house, as each graduate received four guest tickets. While 700 graduates walked, nearly 1,700 students are eligible to receive their diplomas this spring, EFSC officials said. To date, more than 106,000 individuals have earned a degree or workforce certificate from EFSC.
In a true moment of family unity and pride, graduates included four mothers who earned their degrees at the same time as their children. Traci McGough and her son, Elijah McGough; Dorothy Bowman and her son Dawson; and Niccole Patellis, her son, Christopher Patellis, and her daughter, Emma Dion; and Stephanie Rodriguez and her daughter, Mia Ferrell-Rodriguez.
Amidst a sea of blue, the smiles didn't stop for Titans of all ages at the 2 p.m. ceremony.
Niccole Patellis pronounced it "amazing" to graduate at the same time as did her children.
"It's an awesome feeling to get my AA, and them get theirs as well," she said, adding that she hopes to earn a bachelor's degree in cybersecurity. "And then we'll all move on to continue our education after this."
Christopher Patellis plans to head to University of Central Florida, where he'll major in pre-med.
"It's a surreal feeling, I guess that's what to say ... it's a lot of anxiety and excitement at the same time," he said. "I'm kind of looking forward to what to do next."
And Emma Dion, who like her brother is dual-enrolled at Merritt Island High School and Eastern Florida, will be going into the U.S. Army in August as an animal care specialist.
"It's crazy," she said. "It's like it's not real, that I would graduate with my mother and my brother; that we'd all get our degrees at the same time."
In a special message to graduates, President Dr. Jim Richey commended graduates for their perseverance.
“Today is a special day in your lives because it marks an impressive accomplishment. It also marks the start of an exciting journey as you begin using what you have learned to advance your careers and live a richer, fuller life,” said Richey.
“Getting here has not been easy with many of you juggling jobs, families and other responsibilities. But you stayed the course despite the challenges you faced. That fortitude is not something that can be taught in the classroom. Rather, it speaks to your strength of character in a way that you can draw on in the years ahead. My admiration for you is immense and so is the pride that all of us at EFSC have for you.”
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Hurricanes 4, Warriors 1
First Period
1. Lethbridge, Smith 10 (unassisted) 10:00.
2. Lethbridge, Swetlikoff 9 (Bentham, Laventure) 14:40 (pp).
Penalties — Hoekstra Mj (tripping) 13:54.
Second Period
3. Lethbridge, Astashevich 6 (Swetlikoff) 5:35.
4. Moose Jaw, Calvert 29 (Mateychuk, Yager) 14:12 (pp).
Penalties — Marques Let (slashing) 14:03.
Third Period
5. Lethbridge, Arntsen 8 (unassisted) 18:11 (en).
Penalties — Korczak Mj, Marques Let (roughing) 1:54; Lethbridge bench (face off violation, served by Laventure) 2:34; Bentham Let (delay of game) 13:55.
Shots on goal by
Goal — Moose Jaw: Ungar (L, ). Lethbridge: Thomson (W, ).
Power plays (goals-chances) — Moose Jaw: 1-3; Lethbridge: 1-1.
Referees — Chris Crich, Mason Stewart. Linesmen — Michael Roberts, David Gilfoy.
Attendance — 2,785 at Lethbridge. | https://www.sfchronicle.com/news/article/hko-whl-sums-moose-jaw-lethbridge-17758459.php | 2023-02-02 05:08:59 | 0 | https://www.sfchronicle.com/news/article/hko-whl-sums-moose-jaw-lethbridge-17758459.php |
Firefighter dies in dirt bike accident in Armstrong County
The Armstrong County Coroner's office has identified the man as Brandon Weaver, 26, of Templeton.
The Armstrong County Coroner's office has identified the man as Brandon Weaver, 26, of Templeton.
The Armstrong County Coroner's office has identified the man as Brandon Weaver, 26, of Templeton.
A firefighter has died from injuries sustained while riding a dirt bike in Pine Township Friday night.
The Armstrong County Coroner's office has identified the man as Brandon Weaver, 26, of Templeton.
The Pine Township-Templeton Volunteer Fire Department reported on Facebook Weaver was a member of its fire department.
"It is with great sadness and a heavy heart that we have to announce the very unexpected passing of one of our firefighters, Brandon Weaver. Our sincere heartfelt condolences go out to the Weaver and Blaniar families in this very hard time. Please keep all of them, and the rest of our firefighters in your thoughts and prayers in this most difficult time. Rest in Peace Brandon, we can take it from here."
According to the coroner's report, the incident occurred in Pine Township around 7:50 p.m. Friday.
Weaver was riding a 2019 YZ 250 motorcycle north on State Route 1030 when he lost control of the bike, left the roadway and came to a rest against a tree, the report said.
Weaver was pronounced dead at Armstrong County Memorial Hospital. The coroner's office said he was not wearing a helmet. No autopsy will be performed and toxicology reports will not be available for several weeks.
No further details have been provided at this time. State police and the Armstrong County Coroner's office continue to investigate. | https://www.wtae.com/article/firefighter-dies-in-dirt-bike-accident-in-armstrong-county/40631094 | 2022-07-16 16:48:39 | 1 | https://www.wtae.com/article/firefighter-dies-in-dirt-bike-accident-in-armstrong-county/40631094 |
The Volkswagen Touareg bowed out of the U.S. after 2017, with VW filling the gap with the more affordable Atlas.
However, a redesigned third-generation Touareg has been on sale overseas since 2018, and now it has come in for a mid-cycle update.
There’s new styling front and rear, including the addition of a light strip at the front and more advanced matrix LED headlights boasting a brighter and more precisely controlled light beam. The headlights feature 38,400 micro LEDs combined, helping to create what VW describes as a light carpet covering the vehicle’s lane. The VW logo at the rear is also illuminated.
Inside, the mid-size SUV benefits from softer materials for areas such as the armrests and center console panels, in addition to tech updates that include wireless connectivity for Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and an improved navigation system featuring lane-precise guidance and high-resolution HD maps. VW said the voice activation has also been improved.
When it comes to mechanical updates, the engineers revised the suspension in order for it to deliver a better balance between comfort and performance. A new roof load sensor has also been added to adjust chassis systems including the electronic stability to account for extra weight when carrying items above.
Up to five powertrains are available, depending on the market, all paired with an 8-speed automatic and all-wheel drive.
The range-topping option is found in the Touareg R eHybrid grade. It consists of a turbocharged 3.0-liter V-6 paired with a single electric motor for a combined output of 455 hp.
The updated Touareg starts deliveries later this year in markets where the nameplate is still offered. There are currently no plans to reintroduce it to the U.S. However, the Touareg is the same under the skin as the Audi Q7 and Porsche Cayenne, and both these models are also being updated. The updated Cayenne, which arrives this summer as a 2024 model, has already been revealed, while the updated Q7 is still out testing.
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76ers vs. Nets Injury Report Today - April 17
The Philadelphia 76ers (54-28) have seven players on the injury report in their NBA playoffs opening round game 2 with the Brooklyn Nets (45-37) at Wells Fargo Center on Monday, April 17 at 7:30 PM ET.
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These two teams match up for the second straight game after the 76ers beat the Nets 121-101 on Saturday. Joel Embiid led the 76ers in the win with 26 points, while Mikal Bridges had 30 in the losing effort for the Nets.
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- When: Monday, April 17, 2023 at 7:30 PM ET
- Where: Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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76ers Season Insights
- The 76ers put up 115.2 points per game, only 2.7 more points than the 112.5 the Nets allow.
- Philadelphia is 41-5 when scoring more than 112.5 points.
- On offense, the 76ers have struggled over their last 10 games, scoring 114.8 points per contest over that span compared to the 115.2 they've put up over the course of this season.
- Philadelphia hits 12.6 three-pointers per game (11th in the league) at a 38.7% rate (first in the NBA), compared to the 11.6 its opponents make while shooting 34.8% from beyond the arc.
- The 76ers' 115.5 points per 100 possessions on offense rank fourth in the NBA, and the 110.3 points they allow per 100 possessions rank eighth in the league.
Nets Season Insights
- The Nets' 113.4 points per game are only 2.5 more points than the 110.9 the 76ers give up to opponents.
- When it scores more than 110.9 points, Brooklyn is 35-15.
- The Nets are scoring 112.5 points per contest in their previous 10 games, which is 0.9 fewer points than their average for the season (113.4).
- Brooklyn knocks down 12.8 three-pointers per game (ninth-most in the league) at a 37.8% rate (fifth-best in NBA), compared to the 11.8 its opponents make, shooting 36.7% from beyond the arc.
- The Nets rank seventh in the league averaging 114.3 points per 100 possessions on offense, and defensively are 18th, allowing 112.2 points per 100 possessions.
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WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) – Target’s ever-popular car seat trade-in program is coming up once again.
Twice a year, Target collects old, used, expired, and damaged car seats in exchange for 20% off one car seat, one stroller, or select baby gear.
This fall’s Car Seat Trade-In takes place from Sept. 11-24. The coupon can be redeemed through Oct. 8.
When you visit your local Target, you’ll be able to find a large box near the front of the store where you can place your old car seat. You’ll then have the chance to redeem a 20% off coupon on your Target app or through Target.com/circle.
According to The Bump, those using a car seat for a child can tell if it is expired by looking for a small, white sticker somewhere on the seat with the date the seat expires. The website said other brands have information imprinted somewhere on the plastic shell of the seat. The Bump also offers information on where to find the date, listed by brand.
Materials from the old car seats will be recycled through Waste Management to create new products like pallets, plastic buckets, and construction materials.
“Target’s Car Seat Trade-in Event is one way we’re working together to achieve our Target Forward goal of zero waste to landfill in U.S. operations by 2030,” reads the Target website.
Since 2016, 1.97 million car seats have been recycled, resulting in 29.6 million pounds of car seat materials recycled.
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ALSTEAD — Following the shocking death of an Alstead couple, the community is coming together to help the children left behind in the wake of the tragedy.
“Our family had a tragic event happen on July 7, 2022 where these two girls … suffered an unimaginable loss of both parents,” Meghan Chase said in a GoFundMe account she started to help the children. “ ... I am reaching out to the community for help in supporting these two sweet girls.”
On July 7, Steven Lawlor, 56, and Alicia Lawlor, 42, each died from a single gunshot wound, according to a statement issued by New Hampshire Attorney General John Formella. Based on initial evidence, Steven Lawlor shot and killed his wife and then shot and killed himself, the statement reads.
The statement said the shooting took place at a residence on Bonnie Brae Drive in Alstead. Online directories show the Lawlors living at 44 Bonnie Brae Drive.
Chase, a Charlestown resident, said on Tuesday that she started the account with her cousins Carrie and Brian Perham of Walpole.
“Steve was my cousin,” Chase said.
The GoFundMe account (https://gofund.me/a5ddc959) was started to help Alicia’s parents with any financial burdens the situation may bring them.
“The children are staying with their grandparents in Marlow. … I have two kids of my own and I know how expensive that is — school supplies, food, clothing counseling, anything and whatever they need to raise the girls,” Chase said. “They witnessed something so tragic that nobody should have to witness and they have been uprooted from their lives. … It’s just to ease the financial burden.”
Chase said another GoFundMe page has been started by the Odd Fellows of Marlow, where Alicia Lawlor was a member. This one is specifically for the educational needs of the children (https://gofund.me/f1fb8679)
The daughters, Katie and Kristi, are 16 and 6, respectively.
“While her family and friends are understandably shocked and heartbroken, we (the Odd Fellows) want to do what we can to help her children … who are now orphaned (but safe with family).
“Alicia had a big heart and touched so many lives through her active volunteering with multiple organizations. She volunteered with Feeding Tiny Tummies, a Keene-based nonprofit that helps ensure that children don’t go hungry. She was also a very active member of her local fraternal organization, the Independent Order of Odd Fellows Forest Lodge #69,” according to the Odd Fellows GoFundMe page.
Donations can also be mailed to P.O. Box 269, Marlow, NH, 03456-0269. Checks should be made out to IOOF Forest Lodge#69 with “Alicia’s Children Fund” written on the comment line.
As of Tuesday the Odd Fellows have raised more than $5,000 and the Chase fundraiser has made more than $7,000.
“Nobody expected this to happen,” Chase said. “It’s really amazing that something so tragic has brought this community together for these kids. … Nobody can take the place of your mom and dad, obviously, but everyone’s just trying to be there for them.” | https://www.unionleader.com/news/human_interest/community-raising-money-to-help-daughters-whose-parents-died-in-murder-suicide/article_85e9323f-f981-55a7-88fd-abb637943993.html | 2022-07-13 01:15:18 | 0 | https://www.unionleader.com/news/human_interest/community-raising-money-to-help-daughters-whose-parents-died-in-murder-suicide/article_85e9323f-f981-55a7-88fd-abb637943993.html |
Did you lose money on investments in Energy Transfer? If so, please visit Energy Transfer LP Shareholder Class Action Lawsuit or contact Peter Allocco at (212) 951-2030 or pallocco@bernlieb.com to discuss your rights.
NEW YORK, June 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Bernstein Liebhard LLP, a nationally acclaimed investor rights law firm, reminds investors of the deadline to file a lead plaintiff motion in a securities class action lawsuit that has been filed on behalf of investors who purchased or acquired the common shares of Energy Transfer LP ("Energy Transfer" or the "Company") (NYSE: ET) between April 13, 2017 and December 20, 2021, inclusive (the "Class Period"). The lawsuit was filed in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York and alleges violations of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
Energy Transfer, a Delaware company headquartered in Dallas, Texas, was founded in 1996 and became a publicly traded partnership in 2006. The Partnership was formerly known as Energy Transfer Equity, L.P. and changed its name to Energy Transfer LP in October 2018. Energy Transfer is a company engaged in natural gas and propane pipeline transport. Energy Transfer LP, through its subsidiaries, provides transportation, storage, and terminalling services for products like natural gas, crude oil, Natural Gas Liquids ("NGL"), and refined products.
In the Complaint, Plaintiff alleges that Defendants made false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (a) Energy Transfer had inadequate internal controls and procedures to prevent contractors from engaging in illegal conduct with regards to drilling activities, and/or failed to properly mitigate known issues related to such controls and procedures; (b) Energy Transfer, through its subsidiary Rover Pipeline, LLC ("Rover"), hired a third-party contractor to conduct Horizontal Directional Drilling Activities ("HDD") for the Rover Pipeline Project (the "Project"), whose conduct of adding illegal additives in the drilling mud caused severe pollution near the Tuscarawas River when a large inadvertent release took place on April 13, 2017 (the "April 13 Release"); and (c) Energy Transfer continually downplayed its potential civil liabilities when the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission ("FERC") was actively investigating Energy Transfer's wrongdoing related to the April 13 Release and consistently provided it with updated information about FERC's findings on this matter. These issues were foreseeably likely to subject Energy Transfer to increased governmental scrutiny and enforcement, as well as increased reputational and financial harm, and would also materially impact Energy Transfer's financial results.
On August 8, 2019, Energy Transfer filed its quarterly report on Form 10-Q with the SEC, reporting the Partnership's financial and operating results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2019 (the "2Q19 10-Q"). The 2Q19 10-Q disclosed that two years earlier, in mid-2017, FERC Enforcement Staff began a non-public formal investigation "regarding allegations that diesel fuel may have been included in the drilling mud at the Tuscarawas River HDD."
As a result of this news, the price of Energy Transfer stock declined 4.6% over two trading days, to close at $13.38 on August 12, 2019.
Then on December 16, 2021, FERC publicly issued to Energy Transfer an Order To Show Cause And Notice of Proposed Penalty (the "FERC Order"), which proposed a $40 million fine for the inadvertent release incident. On this news, the price of Energy Transfer shares declined 2.8% over the course of two trading days, to close at $8.25, on December 20, 2021.
If you wish to serve as lead plaintiff, you must move the Court no later than August 2, 2022. A lead plaintiff is a representative party acting on behalf of other class members in directing the litigation. Your ability to share in any recovery doesn't require that you serve as lead plaintiff. If you choose to take no action, you may remain an absent class member.
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LANSING Mich., May 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- IONETIX, a leading cyclotron technology and isotope manufacturing company, is pleased to announce the FDA approval for N-13 Ammonia manufacturing at their Miami, FL location to support CIRA (Center for Imaging and Research of America). CIRA has been the leading independent imaging facility serving the greater Florida market area for nearly twenty years, priding themselves on bringing cutting edge diagnostics to the community. CIRA will be using the N-13 Ammonia manufactured by IONETIX to perform Cardiac PET imaging. Cardiac PET is used to diagnose, and risk stratify patients with coronary artery disease. Its superior image quality and ability to perform quantitative analysis is why it is considered the "gold standard" of non-invasive cardiac imaging for the detection and evaluation of CAD.
"The Top 16 Universities in the U.S. provide Cardiac PET/CT service using N-13 Ammonia, and we are proud to be the first to provide this capability to patients in South Florida." stated Rick Rippin, CIRA CEO. "In my opinion, N-13 is the gold standard in Cardiac PET and provides significant advantages over other tracers by improving image quality, improving quantification of myocardial blood flow, and enabling treadmill stress capability."
Kevin Cameron, CEO of IONETIX added, "CIRA is our 7th site approved by the FDA, and several more sites are underway. We are passionate at IONETIX about bringing our unique solution for N-13 Ammonia as a service to hospitals and outpatient office settings across the United States."
Kevin Cameron, CEO of IONETIX added, "CIRA is our 7th site approved by the FDA, and several more sites are underway. We are passionate at IONETIX about bringing our unique solution for N-13 Ammonia as a service to hospitals and outpatient office settings across the United States."
For more information, visit www.ionetix.com
About IONETIX: IONETIX is a US-based cyclotron and technology company founded in 2009. IONETIX offers turnkey N-13 Ammonia services domestically, as well as cyclotron equipment and installation services globally.
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NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee Lt. Gov. Randy McNally announced Monday that he is “pausing” all social media activity after revelations that he repeatedly commented on posts of nearly nude photos of a young gay model and other LGBTQ personalities.
McNally, a Republican, initially stated last week that he “had no intention of stopping” when pressed about why he repeatedly commented on racy social media posts by the 20-year-old. He later issued an apology, saying it was not his intention to embarrass his friends, family or members of the legislature.
However, the 79-year-old legislative leader has since received national attention — including being parodied on Saturday Night Live — with critics accusing McNally of being hypocritical. Particularly, McNally supported legislation restricting where certain drag shows can take place.
Some of the posts that have sparked the most uproar include commenting on a photo of the man’s backside, where he was wearing only underwear, saying “you can turn a rainy day into rainbow and sunshine.” McNally then posted a comment using only heart and fire emojis. In a separate post, McNally posted a heart emoji of the man pulling down his underwear.
“While I see now that I should have been more careful about how my comments and activity would be perceived, my intent was always engagement and encouragement,” McNally said in a statement. “For this reason, I will be pausing my social media activity in order to reflect and receive more guidance on the use of social media.”
McNally added while he may have made “some mistakes,” he disagreed that he had a record of being “anti-gay” and pointed to his opposition of a 2020 law that assured continued taxpayer funding of faith-based foster care and adoption agencies even if those organizations exclude LGBTQ families and others based on religious beliefs.
Yet McNally then pointed to his support of “traditional marriage” and support of bills that “keep obscenity out of the public sphere.”
“There is no contradiction here,” he said.
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He subbed into the game to a standing ovation, immediately drew an offensive foul on the defensive end and hit Naz Reid for an open 3-pointer on offense within his first 30 seconds of action.
For the first time in 30 games, Timberwolves point guard Jordan McLaughlin was back, and his impact was immediately felt.
Minnesota outscored Denver by 16 points in McLaughlin’s 12 minutes en route to a 128-98 rout of the Nuggets on Sunday at Target Center. That’s what the team’s net rating king does. He provided pace and played with juice. He instantly made teammates such as Jaylen Nowell — who’d been struggling of late — look more comfortable on the floor.
“It’s always love. J-Mac always gets the game going, always makes the game fun,” Nowell said in his postgame, on-court television interview. “Gets everybody involved and it was great to have him back.”
The guard finished with two points and three assists — another modest stat line that hides his massive impact. McLaughlin played in Minnesota’s “Stay in Shape League” games — which feature sparingly used players and certain coaches on the mornings of gamedays — in his ramp-up to his return to play.
Wolves center Luka Garza noted McLaughlin was the guy everyone else wanted to be on the same team with in those contests, as well, because he was going to get you a lot of buckets.
“He’s a great PG, real PG,” Jaden McDaniels said. “Yeah, I feel like I play better when he’s on the court, for sure.”
Minnesota coach Chris Finch noted others did a great job compensating for McLaughlin in the guard’s absence, but that McLaughlin is able to bring a certain pace to the game, all while making all the right plays and competing. That’s what’s drawn the Target Center faithful to the reserve.
Their admiration was evident when he checked in for the first time in the first quarter.
“I definitely feel the love from the fans. I go out there and play hard, and that’s what a lot of people want to see most of the time — somebody playing hard and playing the right way,” he said. “That’s what I look to do, and fans appreciate it, and I appreciate them.”
He also simply provided the team a second point guard behind D’Angelo Russell — a noted omission on the roster for the past two months.
“That’s what the league is about — multiple ball-handlers now. We all know how valuable J-Mac has been for us,” Finch said. “It’s nice to have another guy in the game who can control the game with the ball in his hands.”
McLaughlin did return in a game that can only be considered a soft-landing spot. Denver (37-17) is the top team in the Western Conference, but playing 22 hours after they competed at home in altitude, the Nuggets sat Jamal Murray, Nikola Jokic, Aaron Gordon and Kentavious Caldwell-Pope. They’re also without reserve guard Bones Hyland, who continues to sit on the bench as his name swirls through endless trade talks.
So instead of those guys, the Wolves (29-27) did battle with the likes of Bruce Brown, Christian Braun, Vlatko Cancar and DeAndre Jordan. The two teams will again do battle Tuesday in Denver in a contest that’s sure to feature a much fuller Nuggets lineup.
Minnesota ran roughshod on the depleted Nuggets from beginning to end Sunday, a welcomed departure from its previous tendency to underperform against seemingly inferior foes. Minnesota’s bench was cleared with more than four minutes to play.
D’Angelo Russell parlayed a 14-point first quarter into a double-double, with his 10th assist coming on a strike to Taurean Prince for a corner triple with five minutes to play. Rudy Gobert tallied 16 points and eight rebounds in just 18 minutes, as he dominated the Nuggets’ undersized interior for most of the night.
The only downside for Minnesota was that it again lost Kyle Anderson, who exited the contest with the same back spasms that have quite literally served as a thorn in his side all season.
Minnesota wrapped its difficult six-game homestand with a 4-2 record. Now the Wolves hit the road for four contests against the likes of Denver, Memphis, Utah and Dallas. But they’ll head into that tough stretch knowing they are armed with their stabilizing and also game-changing reserve point guard, who’s capable and ready of turning the tide whenever things get tough. | https://www.twincities.com/2023/02/05/jordan-mclaughlin-returns-as-minnesota-tops-short-handed-nuggets/ | 2023-02-06 04:58:29 | 0 | https://www.twincities.com/2023/02/05/jordan-mclaughlin-returns-as-minnesota-tops-short-handed-nuggets/ |
NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — Twenty-one bodies have been found so far on land owned by a pastor in coastal Kenya who was arrested for telling his followers to fast to death.
Malindi sub-county police chief John Kemboi said that more shallow graves have yet to be dug up on the land belonging to pastor Paul Makenzi, who was arrested on April 14 over links to cultism.
A further four people died after they and others were discovered starving at the Good News International Church.
Police have asked a court to allow them to hold Makenzi longer as investigations into the deaths of his followers continue.
A tipoff from members of the public led police to raid the pastor’s property in Malindi, where they found 15 emaciated people, including the four who later died. The followers said they were starving on the pastor’s instructions in order to meet Jesus.
Police had been told there were dozens of shallow graves spread across Makenzi’s farm and digging started on Friday.
Makenzi has been on hunger strike for the past four days while in police custody.
The pastor has been arrested twice before, in 2019 and in March of this year, in relation to the deaths of children. Each time, he was released on bond, and both cases are still proceeding through the court.
Local politicians have urged the court not to release him this time, decrying the spread of cults in the Malindi area.
Cults are common in Kenya, which has a largely religious society. | https://cbs4indy.com/news/national-world/ap-international/21-bodies-dug-up-in-cult-investigation-of-pastor-in-kenya/ | 2023-04-23 17:58:11 | 1 | https://cbs4indy.com/news/national-world/ap-international/21-bodies-dug-up-in-cult-investigation-of-pastor-in-kenya/ |
If Vegas oddsmakers are correct — and there’s a reason those casinos are huge and luxurious — then football fans are in for a treat this weekend.
The NFL’s conference championship weekend is here: The Philadelphia Eagles will host the San Francisco 49ers for the NFC title while the Kansas City Chiefs host the Cincinnati Bengals in the AFC. Both games are Sunday.
The gambling odds are tight for both games, though both home teams have a slight edge. The Eagles are a 2 1/2-point favorite while the Chiefs are favored by 1 1/2 points, according to odds from FanDuel Sportsbook.
The winners will meet in the Super Bowl on Feb. 12 in Glendale, Arizona.
All four teams have legitimate reasons for confidence Sunday:
— Let’s start with the Chiefs. Kansas City has arguably the top quarterback in the sport with Patrick Mahomes under center. He’s battling a high ankle sprain that he suffered during last week’s win against the Jaguars, but the All-Pro selection went through a full week of practice to prepare for the Bengals.
“It’s about being a competitor,” Mahomes said this week. “You want to be out there, especially in these games.”
Mahomes gets a lot of the publicity, but he also has help. Tight end Travis Kelce is among the game’s elite while defensive tackle Chris Jones had 15 1/2 sacks this season.
— Now we move to the Bengals, who are coming to Kansas City with loads of hard-earned confidence. The two teams are playing for the fourth time in under 400 days and Cincinnati won the previous three meetings — all by three points.
Quarterback Joe Burrow has been at his best against Mahomes, including his comeback win in last year’s AFC title game. He’s coming off a season in which he set Bengals records for completions (414), pass attempts (606) and touchdown passes (35).
The Bengals haven’t lost since Halloween, winning 10 straight.
— Over in the NFC, the Eagles and quarterback Jalen Hurts have had a dream season. Hurts is having a breakout, MVP-caliber year and its hard to top the pass-catching duo of A.J. Brown and DeVonta Smith, who both easily topped 1,000 yards receiving. Linebacker Haason Reddick leads the defense with 16 sacks.
Also, the game is in Philadelphia. That’s a place where fans can get a little — what’s the polite word — enthusiastic?
Hurts is battling a sore throwing shoulder, but it didn’t seem to be a problem in last week’s dominant win against the Giants.
“I’ve felt better, but it doesn’t really matter,” Hurts said. “I’ve got to get it done.”
— And finally, the 49ers. They have won 12 straight games, including seven in a row since rookie Brock Purdy, a seventh-round draft pick, took over at quarterback after Jimmy Garoppolo was injured.
Purdy is set for perhaps his toughest test yet Sunday, when he faces an Eagles defense that led the NFL with 70 sacks and must deal with an imposing road environment. But Purdy isn’t easily rattled and the 49ers have a loaded roster that includes running back Christian McCaffrey and defensive end Nick Bosa.
Here are some other things to know during the postseason:
WHAT’S THE UPCOMING SCHEDULE?
SUNDAY
San Francisco 49ers at Philadelphia Eagles, 3 p.m. EST, Fox
Cincinnati Bengals at Kansas City Chiefs, 6:30 p.m. EST, CBS
NO NEED FOR NEUTRAL
The AFC title game would have been played in Atlanta next weekend if the Buffalo Bills had beaten the Bengals, under a rule adjustment approved by NFL owners.
The league decided on the unique conference championship neutral site setting because the Bills (13-3) finished the season a half-game behind the Chiefs (14-3) after their game at Cincinnati was canceled on Jan. 2 when Bills safety Damar Hamlin went into cardiac arrest and had to be resuscitated on the field.
Hamlin has since been making a remarkable recovery and attended Sunday’s game in Buffalo, waving to fans from a stadium suite.
In the end, all the Atlanta hypotheticals weren’t needed. That’s because the Bengals and Burrow are rolling. Cincinnati beat Buffalo 27-10 and is one win away from playing in a second straight Super Bowl.
“Better send those refunds,” Burrow said, referring to the 50,000 or so tickets already sold for a game that will never be played.
WHAT’S THE FORMAT FOR PLAYOFFS?
This is the third straight year of the current playoff format, which included the top seven teams from both the AFC and the NFC.
The four division winners in both conferences automatically get the top four seeds, regardless of record, and then the top three teams with the best record that didn’t win their division are the wild-card selections. That’s why it’s fairly common for a wild-card selection to have a better record — but worse playoff seeding — than a team that finished as a division winner.
The No. 1-seeded team in each conference gets a bye into the second round — that’s the Chiefs and Eagles — while No. 2 hosts No. 7, No. 3 hosts No. 6 and No. 4 hosts No. 5 during the wild-card weekend.
The NFL re-seeds teams after each playoff round. That means no matter how the bracket started, the lowest-seeded team always travels to the highest-seeded team.
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NICKELODEON STUDIOS GREENLIGHTS THE THUNDERMANS RETURN, ALL-NEW FEATURE-LENGTH MOVIE BASED ON THE ORIGINAL HIT SHOW
Original Series Cast Members Return, with Kira Kosarin, Jack Griffo, Addison Riecke, Diego Velazquez, Maya Le Clark, Chris Tallman and Rosa Blasi
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HOLLYWOOD, Calif., March 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Nickelodeon Studios today announced the greenlight of The Thundermans Return, an all-new feature-length movie based on the hit live-action superhero comedy, The Thundermans. The movie will follow the superpowered family as they begin a new era of superhero crimefighting. Production on The Thundermans Return will begin in Los Angeles this April, with premiere details to be announced at a later date.
Said Zack Olin and Shauna Phelan, Co-Heads of Nickelodeon & Awesomeness Live-Action, "It's been such a joy to return to Hiddenville with this iconic superhero family and original cast. This movie is made for the audiences who fell in love with the show's original run on Nick and also for today's generation discovering it on streaming."
In the movie, twins Phoebe and Max are enjoying their superhero lifestyle, but when one 'save' goes awry, the Thundermans are sent back to Hiddenville. While Hank and Barb enjoy their return, and Billy and Nora look forward to a normal high school life, Max and Phoebe are determined to regain their superhero status. The movie will feature the return of show favorites, new villains and familiar locations.
The Thundermans Return stars original series cast members Kira Kosarin as "Phoebe," Jack Griffo as "Max," Addison Riecke as "Nora," Diego Velazquez as "Billy," Maya Le Clark as "Chloe," Chris Tallman as "Hank" and Rosa Blasi as "Barb."
The Thundermans premiered on Nickelodeon in October 2013 and wrapped its four-season run in 2018, ranking as the number-one series across all TV among Kids 2-11 and Kids 6-11. Created and executive produced by three-time Emmy Award-winner Jed Spingarn, the scripted half-hour series follows superhero twins with opposite personalities, Phoebe and Max Thunderman, as they navigate their way through school, friends and a family of extraordinary superheroes, all while keeping their true identities a secret. The show has recently seen a resurgence following its 4Q21 launch on streaming, where it quickly became the top title across all SVOD for the quarter among Kids 6-11; and it continued to rank among the top titles with Kids 6-11 through 2022.
The Thundermans Return is written and executive produced by Jed Spingarn (Big Time Rush, Jimmy Neutron) and directed by Trevor Kirschner (The Thundermans, Raven's Home, The Conners). Kira Kosarin is executive producing. Jack Griffo is also an executive producer on the movie. Dan Cross & David Hoge also serve as executive producers. Production of the movie for Nickelodeon Studios is overseen by Zack Olin and Shauna Phelan, Co-Heads of Nickelodeon & Awesomeness Live-Action. Brian Banks serves as Nickelodeon's Executive in Charge of Production.
About Nickelodeon
Nickelodeon, now in its 43rd year, is the number-one entertainment brand for kids. It has built a diverse, global business by putting kids first in everything it does. The brand includes television programming and production in the United States and around the world, plus consumer products, digital, location-based experiences, publishing and feature films. For more information or artwork, visit http://www.nickpress.com. Nickelodeon is a part of Paramount's (Nasdaq: PARA, PARAA) global portfolio of multimedia entertainment brands.
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CA Reno NV Zone Forecast for Monday, November 7, 2022
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331 AM PST Tue Nov 8 2022
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values for large geographic areas and may not be representative
of a specific area. To get a more specific forecast for your area,
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CAZ072-NVZ002-090300-
Greater Lake Tahoe Area-
Including the cities of South Lake Tahoe, Tahoe City, Truckee,
Markleeville, Stateline, Glenbrook, and Incline Village
331 AM PST Tue Nov 8 2022
...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST WEDNESDAY...
.TODAY...Heavy snow. Snow accumulation of 5 to 11 inches with
8 to 14 inches above 7000 feet. Highs 27 to 32. South winds 10 to
15 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. Ridge gusts up to 65 mph.
.TONIGHT...Heavy snow likely in the evening, then chance of snow
after midnight. Snow accumulation of 2 to 6 inches with 4 to
10 inches above 7000 feet. Lows 11 to 21. Southwest winds 10 to
20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. Ridge gusts up to 60 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly cloudy with a chance of snow showers. Snow
accumulation up to 2 inches. Highs 28 to 33. Southwest winds
10 to 15 mph. Gusts up to 30 mph in the morning. Ridge gusts up
to 60 mph in the morning.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 1 to 11. West winds around
10 mph in the evening becoming light.
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy in the morning then clearing. Highs
32 to 42. Light winds.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Clear in the evening then becoming partly
cloudy. Lows 6 to 16.
.VETERANS DAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning then becoming partly
cloudy. Highs 32 to 42.
.FRIDAY NIGHT THROUGH SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy with a slight chance
of snow. Lows 10 to 20. Highs 36 to 46.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Slight chance of snow and rain.
Lows 16 to 26.
.MONDAY...Mostly cloudy with a slight chance of snow. Highs 36 to
46.
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Surprise Valley California-Northern Washoe County-
Including the cities of Cedarville, Eagleville, Fort Bidwell,
Empire, and Gerlach
331 AM PST Tue Nov 8 2022
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST WEDNESDAY...
.TODAY...Chance of snow and rain. Snow accumulation of 1 to
4 inches. Highs 35 to 40. East winds 10 to 15 mph. Gusts up to
30 mph in the afternoon.
.TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a chance of snow. Snow accumulation
up to 2 inches. Lows 19 to 24. Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly cloudy. Chance of snow showers in the
morning. Snow accumulation up to 1 inch. Highs 34 to 44. West
winds 10 to 15 mph. Gusts up to 35 mph in the afternoon.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Clear in the evening then becoming partly
cloudy. Lows 10 to 20. West winds 10 to 15 mph. Gusts up to
30 mph in the evening.
.THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning then clearing. Highs
31 to 41. Light winds becoming southeast around 10 mph in the
afternoon.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Clear in the evening then becoming partly
cloudy. Lows 9 to 19.
.VETERANS DAY THROUGH SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy. Highs 37 to 47.
Lows 11 to 21.
.SUNDAY NIGHT AND MONDAY...Mostly cloudy with a slight chance of
snow. Lows 14 to 24. Highs 35 to 45.
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Lassen-Eastern Plumas-Eastern Sierra Counties-
Including the cities of Portola, Susanville, Westwood,
Sierraville, and Loyalton
331 AM PST Tue Nov 8 2022
...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST WEDNESDAY...
.TODAY...Heavy snow. Snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches. Highs
34 to 39. East winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.
.TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a chance of snow. Snow accumulation
of 1 to 5 inches west of highway 395 with up to 2 inches east of
highway 395. Lows 15 to 25. Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly cloudy with a chance of snow showers. Snow
accumulation up to 1 inch. Highs 31 to 41. West winds 10 to
15 mph. Gusts up to 30 mph in the afternoon.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 7 to 17. West winds around
10 mph in the evening becoming light.
.THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning then clearing. Highs
31 to 41. Light winds becoming east around 10 mph in the
afternoon.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Clear in the evening then becoming partly
cloudy. Lows 8 to 18.
.VETERANS DAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning then becoming partly
cloudy. Highs 31 to 41.
.FRIDAY NIGHT AND SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy with a slight chance
of snow. Lows 10 to 20. Highs 33 to 43.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows 14 to 24.
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy. Slight chance of snow in the afternoon.
Highs 36 to 46.
.SUNDAY NIGHT AND MONDAY...Mostly cloudy with a slight chance of
snow and rain. Lows 15 to 25. Highs 35 to 45.
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Mono County-
Including the cities of Bridgeport, Coleville, Lee Vining,
and Mammoth Lakes
331 AM PST Tue Nov 8 2022
...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST WEDNESDAY...
.TODAY...Heavy snow. Snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches with
10 to 18 inches above 7000 feet. Highs 30 to 35. South winds
10 to 15 mph increasing to 15 to 25 mph in the afternoon. Gusts
up to 40 mph. Ridge gusts up to 65 mph.
.TONIGHT...Heavy snow likely in the evening, then chance of snow
after midnight. Snow accumulation of 1 to 5 inches with 4 to
10 inches above 7000 feet. Lows 4 to 14. Southwest winds 10 to
20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. Ridge gusts up to 60 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning then becoming partly
cloudy. Slight chance of snow showers. Highs 28 to 38. West winds
10 to 15 mph. Gusts up to 30 mph in the morning. Ridge gusts up
to 65 mph in the morning.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows 2 below to 8 above zero. West
winds 10 to 15 mph.
.THURSDAY...Sunny. Highs 31 to 41. Light winds.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows 3 to 13.
.VETERANS DAY AND FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Highs 34 to 44.
Lows 8 to 18.
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning then becoming partly
cloudy. Slight chance of snow. Highs 36 to 46.
.SATURDAY NIGHT AND SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 10 to 20. Highs
38 to 48.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy in the evening then becoming partly
cloudy. Slight chance of snow. Lows 12 to 22.
.MONDAY...Mostly cloudy with a slight chance of snow. Highs 36 to
46.
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Nussey will stay until May to ensure an orderly transition
MONTRÉAL, March 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ - Lightspeed Commerce Inc. (TSX: LSPD) (NYSE: LSPD), the one-stop commerce platform for merchants around the world to simplify, scale and provide exceptional customer experiences, today announced that Brandon Nussey, Chief Operating Officer, will be stepping down from his position. Brandon Nussey will stay at Lightspeed until May to ensure a smooth transition, after which his responsibilities will be distributed among other executives.
"On behalf of Lightspeed, I would like to thank Brandon for his outstanding leadership, selfless partnership and financial and operational stewardship. Brandon helped lay the solid foundation that supports the Company's continued innovation, global presence and profitable growth," said JP Chauvet, Lightspeed's Chief Executive Officer. "Brandon brought invaluable strategic insight and expertise to our business during his tenure with Lightspeed, including steering Lightspeed through its Toronto Stock Exchange and New York Stock Exchange IPOs and scaling its financial services offerings across the globe. We wish him much success in his future endeavors, and are grateful for his partnership in ensuring a smooth and orderly transition."
"I am proud of our achievements since I joined Lightspeed five years ago," said Nussey. "It has been an honor to work with JP, Asha, Dax and the Lightspeed leadership team and so many exceptionally talented individuals as we grew Lightspeed into the leader it is today. I leave knowing that Lightspeed is in good hands and well positioned for the future."
Powering the businesses that are the backbone of the global economy, Lightspeed's one-stop commerce platform helps merchants innovate to simplify, scale, and provide exceptional customer experiences. Our cloud commerce solution transforms and unifies online and physical operations, multichannel sales, expansion to new locations, global payments, financial solutions, and connection to supplier networks.
Founded in Montréal, Canada in 2005, Lightspeed is dual-listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: LSPD) and Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX: LSPD). With teams across North America, Europe, and Asia Pacific, the company serves retail, hospitality, and golf businesses in over 100 countries.
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This news release may include forward-looking information and forward-looking statements within the meaning of applicable securities laws ("forward-looking statements"). Forward-looking statements are statements that are predictive in nature, depend upon or refer to future events or conditions and are identified by words such as "will", "expects", "anticipates", "intends", "plans", "believes", "estimates" or similar expressions concerning matters that are not historical facts. Such statements are based on current expectations of Lightspeed's management and inherently involve numerous risks and uncertainties, known and unknown, including economic factors. A number of risks, uncertainties and other factors may cause actual results to differ materially from the forward-looking statements contained in this news release, including, among other factors, those risk factors identified in our most recent Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations, under "Risk Factors" in our most recent Annual Information Form, and in our other filings with the Canadian securities regulatory authorities and the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, all of which are available under our profile on SEDAR at www.sedar.com and on EDGAR at www.sec.gov. Readers are cautioned to consider these and other factors carefully when making decisions with respect to Lightspeed's subordinate voting shares and not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements contained in this news release are not guarantees of future performance and, while forward-looking statements are based on certain assumptions that Lightspeed considers reasonable, actual events and results could differ materially from those expressed or implied by forward-looking statements made by Lightspeed. Except as may be expressly required by applicable law, Lightspeed does not undertake any obligation to update publicly or revise any such forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
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WAYNE, Pa., March 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- HandsFree Health™, provider of WellBe®, a secure, HIPAA-compliant, voice-enabled virtual health assistant platform, today announced "WellBe Chat" - a significantly enhanced conversational feature that uses AI to communicate in a clear, friendly and interactive manner. It takes DIGITAL VOICE PLATFORMS to the next level, while becoming a conversational companion for users - especially seniors, disabled, home bound and caregivers.
The senior market is growing faster than any other market segment. Seniors are increasingly sophisticated and appropriately demanding secure, HIPAA platforms to address their unique circumstances. HandsFree Health's mission has been to offer devices that enhance a senior's lifestyle, while providing the continued protections of personal emergency response systems.
"WellBe Chat" is another unique technology advancement offered by HandsFree Health. This newest technology advancement goes right to the core of addressing loneliness and isolation. It is available nationwide March 15, 2023 on all of the HandsFree Health products and services, including the WellBe speaker, watch, pendant and HFH Go mobile health app.
"WellBe Chat responds to the evolving needs of individuals with a fully integrated solution that addresses health, isolation, loneliness, and physical security," said Dan Messina, President of HandsFree Health. "We remain committed to providing leading technology for individuals and their caregivers to manage their health and safety easier, by utilizing WellBe's secure digital voice platform."
About HandsFree Health™
HandsFree Health offers a suite of SaaS for health and PERS needs for consumers and businesses to move individuals closer to compliance and optimal health. HandsFree Health makes intelligently designed, fully integrated health and wellness platforms. HandsFree Health has quickly become the benchmark for voice technology in healthcare. WellBe® is a secure, voice-activated assistant, built on a trusted HIPAA-compliant platform.
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A body discovered Tuesday morning in Brattleboro, Vt. has tentatively been identified as 23-year-old Mary Anderson of Harvard, State Police said in a statement Tuesday.
According to the Harvard Police Department, Anderson was first reported missing on Sunday at approximately 5 p.m. Before his disappearance was reported, Harvard Police said she has last seen at 10:30 p.m. in Hudson, N.H.
State Police said the body believed to be Anderson’s was located inside of her pickup truck, which police were seeking as part of the missing persons investigation.
According to State Police they are looking to locate and speak with 34-year-old Matthew Davis of Fitchburg. Davis is Anderson’s former boyfriend and has connections to the Pittsfield area. He is described as five-foot six-inches tall with brown hair and blue eyes.
Anyone with information about Davis’s whereabouts or may have seen Davis or Anderson, together or seperately, in recent days is asked to call Vermont State Police at 802-722-4600 or call 911. Anonymous tips can be submitted online at http://vsp.vermont.gov/tipsubmit.
Massachusetts State Police are assisting Vermont State Police in the ongoing investigation into Ms. Anderson’s disappearance and death. State Police Detectives assigned to the Worcester County District Attorney’s Office and Harvard, Mass., Police continue to investigate the circumstances of her disappearance. They were assisted today by the State Police Special Emergency Response Team, a unit specially-trained in outdoor evidentiary searches.
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Hiring surged last month as U.S. employers added 339,000 jobs, far above expectations, according to a report from the Labor Department on Friday.
The job gains for March and April were also stronger than previously reported. The April jobs figure was revised up by 41,000, while the March number was revised up by 52,000.
The strong jobs numbers indicate the U.S. jobs engine continues to chug along, with substantial hiring in business services, health care and hospitality.
Construction companies added 25,000 jobs last month even as high interest rates have weighed on the housing market.
The unemployment rate, which is compiled from a separate survey, paints a less rosy picture.
Unemployment, which been at a half century low, inched up in May to 3.7%. Meanwhile, the jobless rate among African Americans rose to 5.6%, after falling to a record low in April.
The stronger-than-expected job gains in May extend the labor market's red-hot streak and that's bound to reinforce concerns about inflation.
While a tight job market is good for workers, it can put upward pressure on prices, making it harder for the Federal Reserve to restore price stability. Average wages in May were 4.3% higher than a year ago.
The jobs report is one of several factors the Fed will need to consider as it decides whether to continue raising interest rates when policymakers meet later this month.
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(The Hill) – One of the five commissioners of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is calling on Congress to ban TikTok over concerns that user data could end up in the hands of China’s government.
“I don’t believe there is a path forward for anything other than a ban,” FCC commissioner Brendan Carr said in an interview with Axios published Tuesday.
“There simply isn’t a world in which you could come up with sufficient protection on the data that you could have sufficient confidence that it’s not finding its way back into the hands of the [Chinese Communist Party],” Carr wrote.
TikTok is owned by ByteDance, which is based in China. Carr, who was appointed by former President Trump, wrote a letter to Apple and Google earlier this year asking the tech giants to remove TikTok from their app stores due to concerns about data harvesting.
TikTok has tens of millions of users in the U.S., with its popularity spiking as other social media platforms struggle to maintain strong growth.
TikTok has been in negotiations with the Council on Foreign Investment in the U.S (CFIUS) in an effort to divest itself from ByteDance to become its own entity, according to Axios.
Skepticism over the app’s ties to the Chinese government has mounted since the Trump administration’s failed attempt to implement a ban on the social media platform in 2020.
A group of Senate Republicans wrote a letter to Treasury Secretary Janey Yellen earlier this year voicing their concern about TikTok, saying that the Biden administration was failing to take the social media platform’s national security threat seriously.
The Hill has reached out to TikTok about Carr’s remarks.
In a statement to Axios, a TikTok spokesperson said the FCC commissioner has no role in current discussions between the company and the U.S. government.
“We are confident that we are on a path to reaching an agreement with the U.S. Government that will satisfy all reasonable national security concerns,” a TikTok spokesperson said in a statement. | https://www.wane.com/news/national-world/fcc-commissioner-calls-for-tiktok-ban-over-data-concerns/ | 2022-11-01 21:33:57 | 0 | https://www.wane.com/news/national-world/fcc-commissioner-calls-for-tiktok-ban-over-data-concerns/ |
Huntington Beach City Council candidates talk business at forum
A grandfather, Ken Inouye, who has lived in Huntington Beach for nearly five decades, sat in the middle of the stage on Wednesday night.
A few seats to Inouye’s left sat a student, Gabrielle Samiy, who plays basketball at Orange Coast College.
This year’s Huntington Beach City Council race has certainly brought a wide variety of ages, experiences and viewpoints with its 18 candidates.
Sixteen of them attended a forum at the Senior Center on Wednesday night, put on by the Chamber of Commerce. Questions largely related to business in the city.
The 100-minute forum, moderated by Sheik Sattaur, found commonalities and differences between the candidates, who are vying for four vacant seats this November. Only two, Jill Hardy and Billy O’Connell, have served on the council in the past.
The other candidates who attended include, in alphabetical order, Bobby Britton, Brian Burley, Pat Burns, Gina Clayton-Tarvin, David Clifford, Vera Fair, Amory Hanson, Casey McKeon, Oscar Rodriguez, Tony Strickland, Gracey Van Der Mark and Mike Vogler.
Most agreed that homelessness is a key issue that the city needs to address.
“I pledge that if I’m elected, I’m going to work with the city attorney as an attorney myself to develop comprehensive municipal ordinances that are going to address this problem,” Vogler said. “I don’t want to intrude on anybody’s civil liberties or civil rights, but we do have to get serious about this. We don’t want Huntington Beach to become Venice Beach.”
Crime was an issue that seemed related to homelessness to some, including Burns, who worked as a police officer in Long Beach for 30 years. Burns, Van Der Mark, McKeon and Strickland have been campaigning together to try to capture the four open spots on the dais.
McKeon noted that some businesses flee to neighboring cities that offer fewer restrictions.
“We bleed sales tax dollars to other cities,” McKeon said. “It’s unacceptable.”
Clayton-Tarvin identified inflation as a major issue, not just nationwide but specifically in Surf City. As the Ocean View School District Board of Trustees president, she has seen the realities of the economy firsthand.
“We’ve seen our construction costs for rebuilding our schools through Measure R literally triple,” she said. “It is damaging the school district and it’s damaging Huntington Beach.”
Samiy said she has seen labor issues firsthand as an employee at a local hotel.
“I have discussed with a couple of businesses what they feel the issues are, and a huge one is labor, especially in this post-COVID economy where no one wants to go back to work,” she said. “I work at Hyatt Hotel in Huntington Beach, one of our most beautiful hotels. They are paying the most minimum job $22 per hour, and they can’t get anyone that would want to work right now.”
Sattaur also asked the candidates about industry sectors the city should pursue, beyond tourism and car sales revenue.
Fair and Clifford pointed out that the population of Huntington Beach is aging, making medical services even more vital.
“I think we need to bring closer-to-home medical care to our seniors,” said Clifford, a business owner in the transportation industry. “Those are more high-paying jobs. I also agree with Brian that we need more manufacturing, bringing in good blue collar high-paying jobs.”
O’Connell said revitalizing downtown Huntington Beach is important.
“Families do not want to go to downtown Huntington Beach,” he said. “We’ve got to invest. I’m all about free and fair trade, but when you don’t have free and fair trade, we have to step up and support small business and American workers. If we don’t start encouraging our supply chains from being overseas to come back into the United States, that’s going to be a huge challenge in the future.”
Strickland, a former state Assemblyman and state senator, said he will listen to community input if he is voted onto Council.
“God gave you two ears and one mouth for a reason,” he said.
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Virginia firefighter, mother of two dies while teaching swift water rescue course
A Virginia firefighter and mother of two boys died on Saturday when she "suffered a catastrophic accident" during a swift water rescue training, according to officials.
Alicia Monahan, 41, was instructing the course in the North Carolina mountains when she tragically passed away. It wasn't immediately clear how the accident happened.
Monahan was an 11-year veteran of the Chesterfield County Fire Department and leaves behind her fiancée and two sons.
PHILADELPHIA FIREFIGHTER KILLED IN BUILDING COLLAPSE, 5 RESCUED IN ‘CATASTROPHIC ACCIDENT’
"Our hearts and prayers go out to Alicia’s family, friends, and co-workers during this very difficult time," the fire department said Saturday.
Swift water rescue is a specialized discipline that trains rescuers to navigate situations in natural bodies of water and flood environments, according to the National Parks Service.
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"Alicia was more than a teammate she was also a personal friend to many of us and this loss is unimaginable," the Virginia Search and Rescue Dog Association said.
"Alicia was a wonderful, caring person… a beautiful, bright light went out today and our hearts are broken."
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OSHA fines Mars Wrigley after workers fall into vat of chocolate
ELIZABETHTOWN, Pa. (AP) — Federal workplace safety authorities have fined a central Pennsylvania confectionery factory more than $14,500 following an accident last year in which two workers fell into a vat of chocolate.
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration cited Mars Wrigley in the June accident at the Elizabethtown M&M/Mars factory, saying the workers were not authorized to work in the tanks and weren’t trained on the proper safety procedures for the equipment.
Officials said two workers employed by an outside contracting firm fell into the partially filled chocolate tank while doing maintenance work. Emergency responders were able to free the pair by cutting a hole in the bottom of the tank, officials said. Both were taken to hospitals, one by helicopter.
A company representative told reporters last week that the safety of workers and outside contractors “is a top priority for our business.”
“As always, we appreciate OSHA’s collaborative approach to working with us to conduct the after-action review,” the representative said.
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TOKYO (AP) — Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said Friday he plans to present to other Group of Seven countries a set of “new ideas” for sanctions against Russia over its war on Ukraine when he hosts an online G-7 summit later in the day to mark the one-year anniversary of the start of the invasion.
Kishida, as this year’s G-7 president, told a news conference he also planned to call on other countries to stop providing military support to Russia.
“In order to absolutely not allow one-sided changes to the status quo, we must firmly carry out support for Ukraine and sanctions against Russia to regain peace and international order based on the rule of law," Kishida said. “G-7 serves the core of the international commitment to do so.”
Kishida made his remarks just hours before he was to host a teleconference with other G-7 leaders and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
At the summit, he planned to discuss the latest developments in the Russian war on Ukraine, as well as how to support Ukraine's recovery and affirm G-7 solidarity for the war-torn country. “I plan to present new ideas for sanctions against Russia,” he said, though he did not give details.
Kishida noted growing concern about China's potential transfer of lethal weapons to Russia, and said that Japan will cooperate with G-7 and other countries to send a “clear message” to third countries to stop supplying weapons to Russia.
Kishida also expressed "strong concern" about Russian President Vladimir Putin's announcement Tuesday that he was suspending Moscow's participation in an arms control treaty between Russia and the United States.
“Russia's nuclear threat is unacceptable, and use of nuclear weapons should never happen,” said Kishida, whose electoral constituency is Hiroshima. “As the world's only country to have suffered nuclear attacks, the 77-year history of non-nuclear weapons use should not be tarnished by Russia.”
Due to its pacifist principles, Japan's support for Ukraine has been limited to non-combative military equipment such as helmets, bulletproof vests and drones, and humanitarian supplies including generators.
Kishida is the only G-7 leader who has not visited Ukraine. Pressure is mounting at home for Kishida to visit Kyiv before he hosts the G-7 summit in Hiroshima. Asked about a possible visit, Kishida said he is “considering” a visit, taking into consideration ways to ensure safety and secrecy, but nothing official has been decided.
Japan has joined the United States and European nations in sanctioning Russia over its invasion and providing humanitarian and economic support for Ukraine. Japan was quick to react because it fears the possible impact of a war in East Asia, where China’s military has grown increasingly assertive and has escalated tensions around self-ruled Taiwan, which Beijing claims as its territory.
Kishida is also expected to explain Japan’s support for Ukraine. That would include a new $5.5 billion financial aid for Ukraine, which Kishida unveiled Monday, bringing total Japanese support for Ukraine to more than $7 billion.
Japan has also accepted more than 2,000 displaced Ukrainians and helped them with housing assistance and support for jobs and education — rare move for a country that is known for its strict immigration policy.
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Friday, July 15
Beat the Heat (Softball Night Tournament) at Mandan Softball Complex.
Cow Town Hoe Down in New Salem.
Heroes on the Green Golf Tournament, 12-6 p.m., Prairie West Golf Course.
Saturday, July 16
Cow Town Hoe Down in New Salem.
Beat the Heat (Softball Night Tournament) at Mandan Softball Complex.
DK Memorial Scramble at Crossroads Golf Course.
Men’s 50+ Composite Bat State at Mandan Softball Complex.
Lewis and Clark AA, 8:30 a.m., Spirit of Life Church, Mandan.
STEER Inc. hosting annual beef barbecue, 5 p.m., GracePoint Church, 205 43rd Ave NE, Bismarck. . Info: 701-258-4911 or events@steerinc.com. Freewill offering.
Sunday, July 17
Flasher Summerfest.
Cow Town Hoe Down in New Salem.
Redeemer Lutheran Church, 9 a.m., livestream and archived services. Info: 701-663-5344.
St. Joseph Catholic Church, 10:30 a.m., Facebook Live and archived to YouTube. Info: 701-663-9562.
Open AA, 11 a.m., Ridge Hotel, Mandan.
Bethel Orthodox Presbyterian, 11 a.m., YouTube or audio sermons. Info: 701-751-1107.
Mandan Christian Community Church service, 1:30 p.m., 211 2nd Ave. NW. Info: Pastor Jeff Roper, 701-400-0523.
Dakota Cowboys for Christ fellowship featuring Nashville musician Jimmy Jack Whitaker, 7-8:30 p.m., Kist Livestock.
Monday, July 18
Immunizations by appointment only, Mandan Custer Health Office, 403 Burlington St. Info: 701-667-3370.
Tod Time for children ages 0-8, 10-11:30 a.m., Raging Rivers Waterpark. Admission is $5 per person.
Flasher Park Board, 7 p.m., city auditorium.
Band Shell Concerts, 7:30 p.m., Dykshoorn Park. Info: www.musiciansassociation.org/
Tuesday, July 19
Foot care and blood pressure for seniors 60 and older, 9-10:30 a.m. CT, New Salem Pioneer Club. Call 701-667-3370 to schedule an appointment.
Foot care and blood pressure, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. CT, Flasher 55 Club. Call 701-622-3591 to schedule an appointment.
Nurtured Heart Approach, 12 p.m. Tuesdays through Aug. 23, Zoom. Info: 701-667-3342.
Burgers in the Park, 5:30 p.m., Dykshoorn Park.
Mandan City Commission, 5:30 p.m., Mandan City Hall.
New Salem AA, 7 p.m., Zion Lutheran Church, New Salem.
Frank Lee Earnest NA (OP), 7 p.m., First Presbyterian Church, 310 Third Ave. NW.
West River Al-Anon, 7 p.m., First Lutheran Church, Mandan. Handicapped access, north door. All meetings are currently meeting online via zoom. Please visit www.ndalanon.com for a list of available Zoom meetings.
Band Shell Concerts, 7:30 p.m., Dykshoorn Park. Info: www.musiciansassociation.org/
Wednesday, July 20
24-hour, seven-day-a-week adoration at Christ the King Church, 505 10th Ave. N.W., Mandan.
West River Head Start accepting applications for children ages 3-4. Free preschool program. Info: 701-663-9507 or 888-327-4670.
ND State 14U Baseball Tournament today through Sunday at Veterans' Memorial Ballpark (BNC Field).
Foot care and blood pressure, 8-11 a.m., Mandan Senior Center. Call 701-667-3370 for appointment.
Morton County Road Commission, 9 a.m., Morton County Highway Department.
Foot care and blood pressure, 1-2:30 p.m., Library Square, 100 1st St NW. Call 701-667-3370 for appointment.
Band Shell Concerts, 7:30 p.m., Dykshoorn Park. Info: www.musiciansassociation.org/
Thursday, July 21
ND State 14U Baseball Tournament today through Sunday at Veterans' Memorial Ballpark (BNC Field).
Thursday Night Big Book AA, 7 p.m., Methodist Church, Mandan.
Band Shell Concerts, 7:30 p.m., Dykshoorn Park. Info: www.musiciansassociation.org/
Mandan Christian Community Church Bible study, 7:30 p.m., 211 2nd Ave. NW; info, Pastor Jeff Roper, 701-400-0523.
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In the age of the Great Reshuffle, Employee Experience and Learning Management have become a global challenge. LMS365 is dedicated to making it easier by bringing democratized learning to new regions.
AARHUS, Denmark, Sept. 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Denmark-based company offers the only learning management platform built directly into Microsoft 365 and Teams. After generating record-breaking growth in North America and Germany, LMS365 is acquiring their leading digital workplace consultancy Evergreen Digital and marking an exciting expansion to Australia, New Zealand and the wider Asia-Pacific.
"Learning management is a huge market globally, projected to be worth $150 billion by 2028. It's more important than ever to attract and retain talent, and the challenges that we all face — educating our users and making our employees better — are the same around the world," said LMS365 CEO Rasmus Holst. "Our ambition is to be a global LMS leader in a truly global platform like Microsoft Teams. We've seen substantial adoption and growth in the APAC market over the last year; we are taking advantage of an opportunity and expect to move that market to an even bigger level."
The 2022 ISG Provider Lens™ Microsoft Ecosystem Partners report for Australia finds that the rise in remote and hybrid work opportunities since the COVID-19 pandemic has created a complex and growing need for Microsoft 365's suite of tools in the region. Australia is now Microsoft's fourth-largest market — and the global growth opportunities for learning management solutions are also a major source of enthusiasm for Evergreen Digital.
"As you can imagine, we're very excited about joining LMS365 after working with the company as a distributor in the ANZ region," said General Manager Paul Scott. Evergreen Digital is LMS365's fastest-growing partner in the ANZ, and Scott is confident the business will invest in raising their profile around the region. "We want to grow our presence and offer Microsoft 365 customers the world's leading learning management solution designed specifically for Teams — LMS365. We have a laser-focus on customer success and see this as a key differentiator for us in the market," Paul Scott said.
Delivering top-notch service across borders is a major priority for LMS365 and a huge benefit of the acquisition. "By becoming fully part of LMS365 we will be able to offer our customers in the wider Asia-Pacific region 'in time zone' support from our experienced team in Australia and the Philippines," added Paul Scott.
The excitement was shared by Henrik Jeberg, LMS365 Chief Strategy Officer. "In terms of providing technical support, we now have the opportunity to cover 24 time zones instead of 16. That's a fantastic starting point for our expansion into the rest of Asia Pacific. This acquisition firmly establishes LMS365 as a global company," Henrik Jeberg said.
LMS365 has already seen rapid growth by strategically expanding to North America and Germany. Under leadership of Chief Commercial Officer Lars Vestergaard, the company has grown in the U.S. by five times since 2020 and doubled their revenue in the DACH region after acquiring operations in Germany last year. By joining forces with a distributor in APAC, Lars Vestergaard notes, LMS365 can broaden their global business with a go-to-market strategy that fires on all cylinders.
"We gain the expertise of Evergreen Digital while implementing LMS365's proven marketing, product and customer success best practices," says Lars Vestergaard. "This is our third acquisition, and there's a lot of tailwind. We expect to be up and running quickly and see the same exponential growth as in the U.S. and Germany post-acquisition."
With the venture underway, LMS365 is hiring more customer service talent, adding to a globally successful sales team and focusing "considerably" on ramping up marketing and social media efforts. The company is also committed to building a stronger connection to APAC users.
"We're delighted for our customers and our staff: a closer working relationship with our colleagues in Europe and North America can only strengthen our ability to deliver world-class L&D solutions with LMS365," Paul Scott said.
"This is another stepping stone on our path to becoming the global market leader," echoes Rasmus Holst. "We are on a staggering growth trajectory, and this acquisition fits perfectly in the scheme."
About LMS365
LMS365 is a cloud-based platform built into Microsoft Teams to enable organizations to manage learning and training. The company was founded with the ambition to create a learning platform built into the expansive Microsoft 365 environment and designed to support millions of users and learners around the globe. The company continues to support both commercial and government customers (GCC) in their evolving work environments.
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Rossen Reports: Paid off your student loan? You can still get a refund
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Hey? Yeah, let's get right to the rundown. First student loan forgiveness applications. They're going out by mid october but millions of you are upset. You're saying already paid off my student loans. What about me now the new information on how you can get those recent payments refunded and we're going back years. Then instagram is testing out two new features that will help you control more of what you're seeing on the app. And finally, Labor Day deals. They're happening right now ahead of Labor Day. We've got the details on what's on sale and *** major key cash you can save. But first student loan payments have been put on pause for *** couple of years now because of covid. But millions of you kept paying to get your debt down without having to pay any interest and you ended up paying off those loans. Great job. But now with the new loan forgiveness plan, you're upset. What about me? But guess what? I was chatting with financial expert Pete dunne and he says you can get relief to. Anything you've paid since March 13th of 2020 Is likely to be refunded to you if you apply for that. So you're saying even if I don't owe the debt right now, if I have just paid it off and I just missed it. March 13 of 2020. Any payment you've made between now and then is theoretically available for *** refund. If you otherwise qualified for forgiveness. *** lot of will be coming out soon on how to get the forgiveness and how to get that refund. We're gonna be following it. You know, we will and we'll keep you posted right here. Every step of the way. Next up, instagram is hearing the backlash. We've been frustrated many of you over the app, showing more suggested posts *** little like Tiktok rather than content from our own friends and family. Now, instagram is testing out *** few things that could help with that. One of the features lets you mark multiple posts on the explore page with *** not interested option. The app will then hide those posts and won't give you similar content. Instagram will also start testing the ability for you to filter out posts based on certain words, certain phrases or even emojis that could be in the caption of the hashtag. Maybe you're just really sick of that emoji. So if you don't want to see an overload of weddings or sports or food, what monster doesn't want to see more food but whatever, let's say, you don't like it. You can filter them out. You'll still get some suggested post. Just less of what you don't want to see. The testing starts up now. Could be coming to your phone soon. Finally start your labor day shopping early. Let me run you through some of the sales that we just found happening right now. Macy's Macy's right here holding *** sale on furniture up to 65% off and at both Lowe's and Home Depot. You can get 30% off select major appliances, like dishwashers and refrigerators. So here are some of the things you should be looking to buy at those stores and other stores that are usually on sale around this time, you can get the best prices. Home appliances, furniture, especially outdoor furniture. Of course the summer's almost over clothes and shoes too. And *** lot of sales go on through next week or longer. So if you miss some of the sales still check online for others, they keep going later and later. That's all for today. Back to you.
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Rossen Reports: Paid off your student loan? You can still get a refund
Student loan forgiveness applications are expected to be out by mid-October but many people are frustrated because they’ve paid theirs off. During the pandemic, student loan payments were put on pause but that didn’t stop people from paying theirs to pay down debt and future interest. If you paid off your student loans during this time, you could be getting that money refunded. Financial expert Peter Dunn is the CEO of Your Money Line and the host of the Pete the Planner Show. He says you can get a refund for any payment (including auto-debit payments) you made during the payment pause dating back to March 13, 2020.The Department of Education’s Federal Student Aid website says you can contact your loan servicer to request that your payment be refunded.
Student loan forgiveness applications are expected to be out by mid-October but many people are frustrated because they’ve paid theirs off. During the pandemic, student loan payments were put on pause but that didn’t stop people from paying theirs to pay down debt and future interest. If you paid off your student loans during this time, you could be getting that money refunded.
Financial expert Peter Dunn is the CEO of Your Money Line and the host of the Pete the Planner Show. He says you can get a refund for any payment (including auto-debit payments) you made during the payment pause dating back to March 13, 2020.
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Everything you need to know about carbonation
It seems like everything we want or need has been affected by either a supply shortage or inflation. Even things we never thought could be impacted, such as CO2, are becoming harder to get. Whenever supply goes down and demand remains consistent, it creates a problem.
Fortunately, the shortage isn’t hitting the home market as much. If you can’t find your favorite carbonated beverage ready-made, there are ways to make them at home.
In this article: SodaStream Terra Sparkling Water Maker Bundle, SodaStream Fizzi One Touch and Bubly Drops
What is carbonation?
Carbonation is simply carbon dioxide dissolved in water. The process is fairly straightforward. For mass production, sodium bicarbonate is added to cold water in a pressurized container, such as a keg. CO2 gas is pumped to the bottom of the water through a tube where it enters as tiny bubbles. Since the water is pressurized, the CO2 cannot escape. Instead, it dissolves in the water, much in the same way that sugar dissolves in water. A side effect is this makes the water slightly acidic. Sodium bicarbonate is added because it helps reduce some of that acidity.
Why do carbonated beverages go flat?
In order for the CO2 bubbles to remain in the beverage, the container has to stay sealed and pressurized. Once the lid has been removed, those tiny bubbles of CO2 start traveling up through the water and release into the air. The process is like slowly letting the air out of a balloon until there is no pressure left. Once all the CO2 has escaped from the beverage, it becomes normal water once again.
Where does CO2 come from?
If you take a brief look at the word, you see that carbonation has the word “carbon” in it. It’s kind of a giveaway that you need carbon dioxide to make the process work. We all know that carbon dioxide is a gas made up of one part carbon and two parts oxygen, but where does it come from?
In nature, carbon dioxide enters the atmosphere whenever an organism breathes or decomposes. It also enters the atmosphere whenever there is a forest fire, a volcano erupts or when carbonate rocks dissolve.
In commercial industries, CO2 is created in synthesis gas plants. It can also be reclaimed during the fermentation process at breweries. And CO2 is formed whenever a company burns fossil fuels.
There are different grades of CO2
CO2 isn’t always pure. It can be contaminated by substances, such as ammonia, benzene, oxygen and carbon monoxide. Since it is not healthy to ingest these substances in any appreciable amount, the CO2 that is used in food and beverages must be 99.9% pure. Any contaminant that drops the purity level below this amount makes the CO2 unsuitable for food and beverage purposes.
What is CO2 used for?
Besides making carbonated water, CO2 has many other uses. For example, it extends the shelf life of grains, fruits and vegetables. It can also preserve meat, poultry and ready-to-eat meals. In solid form (dry ice), CO2 can keep foods cold during transit. In the food industry, CO2 is also used to stun animals before slaughter. A shortage can impact nearly everything we eat and drink.
Why is there a CO2 shortage?
Although people like to pinpoint a single reason for a problem, it’s not always possible to place the blame on one thing. The most important bit of information to realize is there has been a CO2 shortage for over two years, so this situation is not something new. Yes, the problem has been compounded by several recent events, but it has been an issue for a while.
Much of the blame is being dumped on the contamination of the Jackson Dome in Mississippi — one of the largest naturally occurring CO2 sources in the country. However, this particular issue is only impacting the southeastern states. Additionally, the majority of CO2 in the food and beverage industry is a byproduct of industrial processes. It doesn’t come from naturally occurring sources.
There are several other issues in play. Workforce shortages, supply chain challenges and even the shipment of the Pfizer vaccine is a contributing factor because it must be packed in dry ice, which is the solid form of CO2. All of these issues have combined to create problems that have diminished the availability of CO2.
The good news
The good news is that companies that supply the small CO2 canisters for home carbonation are currently not reporting any supply issues. If you visit the SodaStream website, you will find the following message regarding CO2: “We are not currently experiencing any supply issues. We shall continue to regularly monitor the situation and act accordingly, making sure to prioritize informing our consumers of any issues.” This means that now is the perfect time to start making carbonated beverages at home. All you need is a portable sparkling beverage maker and a way to flavor your drink.
What you need to make carbonated drinks at home
SodaStream Terra Sparkling Water Maker Bundle
This comprehensive bundle gives you everything you need to make carbonated beverages at home. You get the soda maker, two CO2 cylinders, three reusable bottles and two bottles of flavoring. Sold by Amazon
This offering from SodaStream is powered by electricity to give you carbonated water at the touch of a button. It comes with a soda maker, one CO2 cartridge and one reusable carbonating bottle. Sold by Amazon and Home Depot
SodaStream 60-liter CO2 Refill Cartridge
The one thing you need to buy to keep your soda maker working is the CO2. This offering from SodaStream will make up to 63 quarts of carbonated water. Sold by Home Depot and Staples
Unlike SodaStream, DrinkMate says you can carbonate other beverages besides water. This model is suitable for adding carbonation to juices, iced tea, coffee, wine, cocktails or even flat beer. Sold by Home Depot
The Isi Classic MeshSodamaker has an elegant design that makes it perfect for display on your bar. It uses one Isi Soda Charger per filling (sold separately). Sold by Amazon
Making sparkling water is fun, but to get the most out of any soda maker, you need flavoring. This variety pack includes blackberry, cherry, strawberry, mango, lime and grapefruit flavoring. Sold by Amazon and Home Depot
Torani is a top-shelf name in flavoring. This set of four syrups includes blue raspberry, lime, strawberry and orange. Sold by Amazon
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BURNABY, British Columbia (AP) _ Xenon Pharmaceuticals Inc. (XENE) on Tuesday reported a loss of $19.7 million in its first quarter.
The Burnaby, British Columbia-based company said it had a loss of 35 cents per share.
The results topped Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of five analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for a loss of 38 cents per share.
The gene therapy biotech company posted revenue of $8.8 million in the period, falling short of Street forecasts. Five analysts surveyed by Zacks expected $9.2 million.
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Wondering how much that home in your neighborhood recently sold for? The Morning Call lists all real estate transactions in the Lehigh Valley during the last 30 days.
The table below shows deed transfers reordered in Lehigh and Northampton counties during that time. The information is provided on a weekly basis by the recorder of deeds office in each county.
The properties are not identified as commercial, residential, or vacant land.
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Pirates call up 33-year-old infielder after more than decade in the minors: 'It’s been a dream come true'
Maggi played in more than 1,000 games in the minors
Drew Maggi’s dream has finally come true.
After 13 years as an infielder in the minor league system, the Pittsburgh Pirates called Maggi up to the majors after he had played eight games in Double-A Altoona to start the 2023 season. He was on the bench as the team defeated the Cincinnati Reds 2-0 on Sunday afternoon.
Maggi, 33, was called up as Bryan Reynolds was put on the Bereavement List and the team transferred first baseman Ji-Man Choi to the 50-day injured list with a left Achilles strain to make room on the 40-man roster.
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"I always believed this moment would come," he said Sunday. "There was a little bit of me that was like, ‘You know what? You love playing baseball. Keep going no matter what.’ Crazy things happen in this game. So I’m very thankful that I’m here and that I get to enjoy this. I’m excited for the day."
Maggi was selected by the Pirates in the 15th round of the 2010 draft. He was in the Pirates’ farm system from 2010 to 2014. He would then be in the Los Angeles Angels, Los Angeles Dodgers, Cleveland Guardians, Minnesota Twins and Philadelphia Phillies’ organizations before coming back to the Pirates in 2022.
Callix Crabbe, the manager of the Altoona Curve, announced Maggi’s call-up in a video posted to Twitter.
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"It with great pleasure that I get to promote my first person to the major leagues, someone that is tremendously important to this group and someone that exemplifies grit," Crabbe said in the clip.
Maggi was in tears.
"Definitely a lot of thinking back. Was getting a lot of texts, calling my family," he said. "It’s two hours on the drive. Had a lot of time. Was going through old photos, old memories and moments, just throughout my career. Pictures of my family in different cities.
"It’s been a special 24 hours. It’s been crazy. I can’t explain it. I’m very thankful for the Pirates doing this for me. It’s crazy, man. Just being here and walking through the clubhouse. It’s been a dream come true."
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Maggi played more than 1,000 games in the minor leagues. He has a .254 career batting average and 45 home runs.
It’s unclear whether Maggi will get to play in a game. Pittsburgh is off on Monday and stay home to host the Dodgers.
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BIRMINGHAM, Ala., April 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Therapy Brands, a leading provider of practice management software, is pleased to announce that Param Hegde has joined the company as the chief technology officer.
"We are thrilled to welcome Param to the Therapy Brands team," said Jeffrey Shoreman, chief executive officer of Therapy Brands. "His extensive experience and demonstrated success in technology makes him the perfect leader to help bring new and innovative products to our Therapy Brands' customers."
In his new role, Param will be responsible for the company's technology vision and strategy, while overseeing engineering and technology execution. Param has over 25 years of experience driving growth within SaaS, cloud, data, and machine learning/AI platforms across multiple industries. He has developed high-performing global teams for rapid technology scaling.
Prior to this role, he most recently served as chief technology officer of Catapult Group International. Additionally, he served in several technology leadership roles including vice president of R&D and chief technology officer of the APM business unit of Aspen Technology; the senior vice president of engineering at Houghton Mifflin; and the head of mobile products at Constant Contact.
"I am excited to join Therapy Brands to apply my knowledge of existing and emerging technologies to provide the best products and solutions to our customers," said Param Hegde, chief technology officer of Therapy Brands. "I look forward to working with the team to drive innovation within our products to unlock value for our customers and future growth opportunities."
About Therapy Brands
Therapy Brands provides practice management solutions to over 30,000 therapy practices with their flagship products TheraNest, WebABA, Catalyst, Fusion, Procentive, TenEleven, and EchoVantage. The company fosters its mission-driven culture through leadership programming, education, volunteerism, and diversity and inclusion initiatives. Current and aspiring leaders are given opportunities to further enhance their skills through Therapy Brands' Leadership Academy and Emerging Leaders Program, and all employees have opportunities to develop their skills and increase career opportunities through cross-functional initiatives such as our mentor program, brand ambassadors, and thrive events. (www.therapybrands.com)
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Which UV sterilizer for babies is best?
Your baby’s immune system is growing as fast as they are, but it’s still new. That leaves them more vulnerable to germs that linger on things like their bottles or pacifiers. Experts recommend sterilizing these items at least once a day or before each use. One option to consider when buying a sterilizer is a UV sterilizer.
By far, the most highly-praised UV sterilizer is the Wabi Baby UV-C Sterilizer and Drying Station. With its large capacity and low-heat drying function, it’s an all-in-one sterilizer that will get your baby items as safe as they can be.
What to know before you buy a UV sterilizer for babies
UV sterilizers have quickly taken a lead in the market. With science-backed effectiveness, it’s no wonder parents are loving these high-tech sterilizers.
The secret to UV sterilizers is in the UV-C light. UV-C, ultraviolet light that has a 200-280 nanometer wavelength, has proved to be effective at killing germs at a molecular level. In a report by The Strategist, St. Louis-based physician Eric Lee explained UV sterilizers are shown to have the same impact on viruses and other germs as they have on bacteria: it obliterates them.
Microbiologist and senior editor at Big Think told The Strategist UV-C light kills germs through their high-frequency wavelength. It “scrambles and damages nuclear material,” he explained. As it does this, the DNA or RNA in the germs become damaged, leading to mutations that are both lethal and that keep the germs from reproducing.
The power of UV-C sterilization isn’t brand-new. Its effectiveness has been studied for the last several years. In a recent study by Duke Medicine, nine hospitals were examined in a randomized trial between 2012-2014. In the trial, researchers worked to compare three cleaning methods and how they affect the transmission of four of the most common drug-resistant viruses found in a hospital setting: MRSA, vancomycin-resistant enterococci (VRE), C. difficile and Acinetobacter.
Of the three methods they studied, which included standard hospital cleaning and sanitization practices, the researchers discovered the most effective strategy involved UV sanitization. By following the standard hospital cleaning practices already in place then following that with UV sanitization, they were able to kill the greatest percentages of the drug-resistant viruses.
As effective as UV sterilizers are, they only work if you develop a habit of using them. The CDC recommends sterilizing feeding items — things like bottles and nipples — at least once every day, especially during the first 3 months of your baby’s life. Pacifiers and teethers should be sanitized before each use for at least the first 6 months. After that, you should continue to hand wash them before each use, though sterilizing them is an even better practice.
When deciding on a bottle sterilizer or pacifier sterilizer for your baby, you’ll have plenty of options, including microwave steamers and electric steam sterilizers. But by choosing a UV sterilizer, you are giving your baby the greatest amount of protection against even the strongest of germs. As you look for a UV sterilizer, keep these things in mind.
Capacity
First, identify what you primarily plan on using your UV sterilizer for. There are UV sterilizers small enough for a single pacifier and those that can handle your collection of bottles and then some. Are you planning on keeping the UV sterilizer at home or do you want it small enough to throw in your diaper bag? Will it be used for bottles, pacifiers, breast pump equipment or all of it?
The greater the capacity, the more use you’ll get out of your sterilizer. For an at-home sterilizer, you want one that can sterilize at least a few bottles and some pacifiers or teethers at once. This will reduce the number of times you have to run a cycle and keep a fresh supply of items available to you.
Size
Another consideration is the physical size of your UV sterilizer. Some with larger capacities will take up a larger footprint on your countertop. Do you have the space to dedicate to a high-capacity UV sterilizer? And will you use it often enough to warrant the space it takes up?
Cycle length
Each UV sterilizer will have a different cycle length. With each, consider the following situation: it’s the middle of the night and you need a bottle but forgot to run a sterilizer cycle earlier. Your baby is hungry and crying. How long will they have to wait before a clean, sterilized bottle is available? And are you willing to stand by for that long?
What to look for in a quality UV sterilizer for babies
Drying mode
A UV sterilizer with a drying mode should allow you to place the bottles in the sterilizer immediately after washing them, rather than going through the process of letting them air dry first. Instead, the drying cycle will dry the bottles before using the UV-C light to sterilize them. It cuts down on the work you have to do and speeds up the whole process.
Long-life LED bulbs
When researching a UV sterilizer, check the lifetime of the LED bulbs. Typically they have a range between 2,000-10,000 hours. Consider how often you plan on using it. Most likely, if the LED bulbs have a life expectancy in that average range, you’ll be able to use your UV sterilizer for a few years before having to worry about changing out bulbs.
Universal tank
A good UV sterilizer should have a universal tank, meaning it isn’t designed for any specific item or brand. This will ensure it fits a variety of items besides bottles. It will open up the options to include breast pump accessories, pacifiers, teethers and even toys.
360-degree sterilization
One of the issues with a low-quality UV sterilizer is the light may only come from one direction, meaning there will be areas that it misses, leaving the door open for germs to get comfortable. The best UV sterilizers have 360-degree sterilization where there is light coming from all directions to ensure a thorough sanitization.
How much you can expect to spend on a UV sterilizer for babies
You can get a basic UV sterilizer or a travel UV sterilizer for $20-$100. These usually won’t have a large capacity, nor the number of features you may want. For the best UV sterilizers, plan on spending $100-$300.
UV sterilizer for babies FAQ
Is UV-C light safe?
A. The UV-C light in a UV sterilizer for babies is safe to use as long as you aren’t using it on your exposed skin. For sterilizing items like bottles, toys and pacifiers, UV-C light is completely safe.
Is a UV-C sterilizer worth it?
A. There are several reasons to take the leap into buying a UV sterilizer for your baby. The primary reason is its effectiveness. With that, you’ll have an extra assurance your baby is protected from a dangerous illness. If you have a baby who was born prematurely or one with a compromised immune system, a UV sterilizer is definitely worth it. But for any baby, it’s a great investment.
What’s the best UV sterilizer for babies to buy?
Top UV sterilizer for babies
Wabi Baby UV-C Sterilizer and Drying Station
What you need to know: The standout favorite UV sterilizer, this high-capacity sterilizer can handle anything you put in it.
What you’ll love: Along with being able to hold as many as 11 bottles, this sterilizer takes only 30 minutes to run a full sterilization cycle. It promises to kill E. coli, Salmonella and Staph, among other germs.
What you should consider: If you plan on using the drying feature, it can take as long as 70 minutes to finish a cycle.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon, Bed Bath and Beyond and Buy Buy Baby
Top UV sterilizer for babies for the money
Munchkin UV Sterilizer and Sanitizer Bag
What you need to know: Big enough to handle a couple of items at a time but compact enough for travel, this is a great option if you still aren’t sure about investing in a larger unit.
What you’ll love: Using 21 UV-C lights, this sterilizer promises to kill 99.9% of germs. It includes a backup, rechargeable lithium-ion so you can take it on the go. It even folds up so it fits easily in a purse or diaper bag.
What you should consider: Like any UV sterilizer, it will kill the mold that causes mold and prevent its spread, but won’t remove existing mold growth.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon, Bed Bath and Beyond and Buy Buy Baby
Worth checking out
EVLA’S Bottle Sterilizer and Dryer
What you need to know: Though this countertop UV sterilizer is on the smaller side, it’s fast and dependable.
What you’ll love: The best thing about this sterilizer is its speed. A sterilization cycle takes only 11 minutes. It also has a drying cycle and the reflective interior ensures 360-degree sanitization. And the universal tank means you aren’t limited to bottles.
What you should consider: Using the drying cycle will increase the wait time for the cycle to finish.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
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The Vehicle, Merchandise and Accessories Collaboration is part of Gogoro and MUJI's Joint "Recycling for Good" Sustainability Initiative that Enables the Public to Recycle Polypropylene Plastic (PP) Waste for use in the new Gogoro MUJI Smartscooters.
TAIPEI, July 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Gogoro Inc. (Nasdaq: GGR), a global technology leader in battery swapping ecosystems that enable sustainable mobility solutions for cities, today announced a collaboration with Japanese designer Naoto Fukasawa and MUJI, the Tokyo-based consumer goods and lifestyle company. The newly designed Gogoro VIVA ME and Gogoro VIVA MIX ME along with a range of merchandise and accessories were launched today at a press event in Taipei.
Created by Gogoro and MUJI, the Gogoro VIVA ME and Gogoro VIVA MIX ME offer simplified Smartscooter designs that utilize recycled polypropylene (PP) body elements. Personally curated by Fukasawa, the Smartscooters adopt the classic MUJI design elements, unique rustic color palette and simple color tone philosophy to create a new urban mobility experience that is simple and comfortable yet unique.
"The most important thing in design is that it must always uphold the spirit of integrity towards people, the environment and life," said Naoto Fukasawa, world-renowned designer, author, educator and MUJI's advisory board member. "Both Gogoro and MUJI are quite popular brands, and it is very natural for them to cooperate in this way. It's not just one plus one equals two. Instead, let one plus one see a greater value."
Gogoro pioneered the mass market manufacturing of recyclable polypropylene plastics for vehicle body panels in 2019 with the Gogoro 3 Smartscooter and then across its full range of Gogoro Viva Smartscooters including Gogoro VIVA, Gogoro VIVA MIX and Gogoro VIVA XL. This innovative manufacturing process led to Gogoro's collaboration with MUJI.
"Naoto Fukasawa offers such a fresh and unique approach to simplicity, functionality and beauty in everything he creates, so it was an honor to work with him on our new Smartscooter designs and accessories," said Horace Luke, founder, and CEO of Gogoro. "This collaboration between Gogoro, MUJI and Naoto Fukasawa establishes a strong unified voice in promoting sustainable lifestyles in Taiwan and across the region, not just for transportation but across all aspects of life. Our joint 'Recycling for Good' initiative promotes the reduction of urban pollution through encouraging the public to recycle plastics at Gogoro and MUJI stores and their reuse in our new Smartscooters."
Recycling for Good - A Joint Sustainability Initiative
Gogoro and MUJI share a vision for sustainability and a core philosophy of giving back to the Earth. In response to this year's World Environment Day theme #BeatPlasticPollution, the companies joined together on June 5, 2023 to launch the "Recycling for Good" initiative in Taiwan. "Recycling for Good" encourages people in Taiwan to participate in recycling PP (polypropylene) plastic waste at Gogoro and MUJI stores and empower them to take small actions toward building a more sustainable future.
Polypropylene objects recovered during the Recycling for Good initiative are screened, cut, granulated, reshaped and regenerated into the body panels of the newly unveiled Gogoro Smartscooters. The polypropylene body material is also made of the same material as MUJI's PP storage series.
"MUJI and Gogoro are continuing the concept of a sustainable lifestyle and together have created this new series of Gogoro Smartscooters that are optimized for life and the environment. Gogoro's commitment to being a sustainable business is aligned with MUJI's business philosophy," said Akihiro Yoshida, general manager of MUJI Taiwan. "MUJI is not just a store that sells goods, but it creates a simple and pleasant life through comprehensive sustainable thinking and takes practical action for sustainability of society and the earth."
Gogoro Sustainability
Today, more than 2.5 million Gogoro users have reduced carbon emissions by more than 680 million kilograms, and 100% recyclable polypropylene PP (Polypropylene) is used as the Smartscooter shell material to promote resource regeneration and friendly recycling. In addition, Gogoro has introduced 40% renewable energy in factories since 2022, and 100% use of green electricity in designated Gogoro stores, gradually moving towards the goal of fully using renewable energy by 2050.
Naoto Fukasawa / Product Designer
Born in Yamanashi Prefecture in 1956. Graduated from Tama Art University's Product Design Department in 1980. In the same year, he joined Seiko Epson, where he was responsible for advanced development design. In 1989, he moved to the United States, where he joined ID Two (now IDEO San Francisco). Having honed his craft for seven years, focusing mainly on Silicon Valley industries, he returned to Japan in 1996. Fukasawa established and headed up IDEO's Tokyo office, creating a Japanese design consultant base for the company. He went independent in 2003 and founded NAOTO FUKASAWA DESIGN. For more information on Naoto Fukasawa, visit https://naotofukasawa.com.
About MUJI
Mujirushi Ryohin, MUJI in Japanese, translates as "no-brand quality goods." MUJI was founded in Japan in 1980 and now has more than 800 stores around the world, carrying more than 7,000 items. With the goal of making people's daily life pleasant, MUJI is globally recognized for its high-quality products that are functional, well designed and reasonably priced. Find us online at www.MUJI.com or Instagram: @muji_global and Twitter: @muji_net.
About MUJI Taiwan
MUJI Taiwan has been operating in Taiwan since 2004, and it has been nearly 20 years. MUJI Taiwan has always been committed to connecting with Taiwan and producing local products in Taiwan, hoping to provide customers with a good life. Find us online at www.muji.com/tw/zh_tw/store, Instagram: @muji_taiwan or Facebook: www.facebook.com/muji.tw.
About Gogoro
Founded in 2011 to rethink urban energy and inspire the world to move through cities in smarter and more sustainable ways, Gogoro leverages the power of innovation to change the way urban energy is distributed and consumed. Recognized and awarded by Frost & Sullivan as the "2023 Global Company of the Year for battery swapping for electric two-wheel vehicles", Gogoro's battery swapping and vehicle platforms offer a smart, proven, and sustainable long-term ecosystem for delivering a new approach to urban mobility. Gogoro has quickly become an innovation leader in vehicle design and electric propulsion, smart battery design, battery swapping, and advanced cloud services that utilize artificial intelligence to manage battery availability and safety. The challenge is massive, but the opportunity to disrupt the status quo, establish new standards, and achieve new levels of sustainable transportation growth in densely populated cities is even greater. For more information, visit https://www.gogoro.com/news and follow Gogoro on Twitter: @wearegogoro.
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Judge overrules 1931 Michigan abortion ban, November vote looms
A Michigan judge has struck down a long-dormant law that criminalized abortion. The Michigan Supreme Court will decide this week whether to add a constitutional amendment protecting abortion rights to the Nov. 8 ballot.
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A judge on Wednesday struck down Michigan’s 1931 anti-abortion law, months after suspending it, the latest development over abortion rights in a state where the issue is being argued in courtrooms and possibly at the ballot box.
The law, which was long dormant before the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade in June, violates the Michigan Constitution, said Judge Elizabeth Gleicher.
“A law denying safe, routine medical care not only denies women of their ability to control their bodies and their lives – it denies them of their dignity,” Judge Gleicher of the Court of Claims wrote. “Michigan’s Constitution forbids this violation of due process.”
The decision comes as the Michigan Supreme Court is considering whether to place a proposed amendment on the Nov. 8 ballot that would add abortion rights to the state constitution. A Friday deadline is looming.
Supporters submitted more than 700,000 signatures, easily clearing the threshold. But a tie vote by the Board of State Canvassers over spacing issues on the petition has kept it off the ballot so far.
In the wake of the Supreme Court’s reversal of Roe, about half of U.S. states are expected to seek to restrict abortions, or have already done so, sparking a wave of litigation around the country.
The court’s decision resulted in the 1931 Michigan abortion ban going back into effect. But a state judge earlier this month blocked county prosecutors from enforcing the ban, as reported by Reuters.
In the case handled by Judge Gleicher, the 1931 law makes it a crime to perform an abortion unless the mother’s life is in danger.
The judge said the law “compels motherhood” and prevents a woman from determining the “shape of her present and future life.”
The law “forces a pregnant woman to forgo her reproductive choices and to instead serve as ‘an involuntary vessel entitled to no more respect than other forms of collectively owned property,’” Judge Gleicher wrote, quoting constitutional scholar Laurence Tribe.
The law was suspended in May with an injunction, following a lawsuit by Planned Parenthood of Michigan. Judge Gleicher said her latest decision applies to all state and local prosecutors. An appeal by the Republican-controlled Legislature is possible.
“The House is reviewing the ruling,” spokesman Gideon D’Assandro said.
Judge Gleicher acknowledged in July that she has been a regular donor to Planned Parenthood and gave $1,000 to the 2018 campaigns of Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and Attorney General Dana Nessel, both Democrats who support abortion rights.
But that support wasn’t a reason to pass the case to another judge, said Judge Gleicher, who also serves as chief judge on the Michigan Court of Appeals.
“Judges are presumed to be unbiased and impartial,” she said.
In a separate lawsuit, Ms. Whitmer has repeatedly asked the state Supreme Court to bypass lower courts and settle the status of the 1931 law. The court hasn’t decided whether to intervene.
“With our rights still hanging by a thread, the Michigan Supreme Court needs to provide certainty,” Governor Whitmer said Wednesday.
Susan B. Anthony Pro-Life America, a national anti-abortion group, expressed “deep disappointment” with the ruling.
Planned Parenthood described Wednesday’s ruling as a “critical victory for abortion access,” as reported by Reuters.
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Maikel Garcia Player Prop Bets: Royals vs. Guardians - July 7
Published: Jul. 7, 2023 at 7:26 AM CDT|Updated: 44 minutes ago
On Friday, Maikel Garcia (batting .342 in his past 10 games) and the Kansas City Royals face the Cleveland Guardians, whose starting pitcher will be Aaron Civale. First pitch is at 7:10 PM ET.
In his most recent game he had a hitless showing (0-for-3) against the Guardians.
Maikel Garcia Game Info & Props vs. the Guardians
- Game Day: Friday, July 7, 2023
- Game Time: 7:10 PM ET
- Stadium: Progressive Field
- Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo!
- Guardians Starter: Aaron Civale
- TV Channel: BSGL
- Hits Prop: Over/under 0.5 hits (Over odds: -278)
- Home Runs Prop: Over/under 0.5 home runs (Over odds: +775)
- RBI Prop: Over/under 0.5 RBI (Over odds: +210)
- Runs Prop: Over/under 0.5 runs (Over odds: +115)
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Maikel Garcia At The Plate
- Garcia is batting .291 with 10 doubles, a triple, three home runs and 18 walks.
- In 63.6% of his 55 games this season, Garcia has picked up at least one hit. He's also had 16 multi-hit games.
- He has hit a long ball in three games this year (5.5%), leaving the park in 1.4% of his trips to the plate.
- Garcia has driven in a run in 18 games this season (32.7%), including three games with more than one RBI (5.5%).
- In 22 of 55 games this season, he has scored, and four of those games included multiple runs.
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Maikel Garcia Home/Away Batting Splits
Guardians Pitching Rankings
- The 7.9 strikeouts per nine innings compiled by the Guardians pitching staff ranks 28th in the league.
- The Guardians have a 3.84 team ERA that ranks sixth among all MLB pitching staffs.
- Guardians pitchers combine to allow 89 home runs (one per game), the fourth-fewest in the league.
- Civale (2-2 with a 2.96 ERA and 35 strikeouts in 45 2/3 innings pitched) makes the start for the Guardians, his ninth of the season.
- His last appearance was on Sunday against the Chicago Cubs, when the right-hander threw six innings, surrendering one earned run while allowing three hits.
- The 28-year-old has amassed a 2.96 ERA and 6.9 strikeouts per nine innings in eight games this season, while allowing a batting average of .224 to his opponents.
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ABOARD THE PAPAL PLANE — Pope Francis acknowledged Saturday that he can no longer travel like he used to because of his strained knee ligaments, saying his weeklong Canadian pilgrimage was "a bit of a test" that showed he needs to slow down and one day possibly retire.
Speaking to reporters while traveling home from northern Nunavut, the 85-year-old Francis stressed that he hadn't thought about resigning but said "the door is open" and there was nothing wrong with a pope stepping down.
"It's not strange. It's not a catastrophe. You can change the pope," he said while sitting in an airplane wheelchair during a 45-minute news conference.
Francis said that while he hadn't considered resigning until now, he realizes he has to at least slow down.
"I think at my age and with these limitations, I have to save (my energy) to be able to serve the church, or on the contrary, think about the possibility of stepping aside," he said.
Francis was peppered with questions about the future of his pontificate following the first trip in which he used a wheelchair, walker and cane to get around, sharply limiting his program and ability to mingle with crowds.
He strained his right knee ligaments earlier this year, and continuing laser and magnetic therapy forced him to cancel a trip to Africa that was scheduled for the first week of July.
The Canada trip was difficult, and featured several moments when Francis was clearly in pain as he maneuvered getting up and down from chairs.
At the end of his six-day tour, he appeared in good spirits and energetic, despite a long day traveling to the edge of the Arctic on Friday to again apologize to Indigenous peoples for the injustices they suffered in Canada's church-run residential schools.
Francis ruled out having surgery on his knee, saying it would not necessarily help and noting "there are still traces" from the effects of having undergone more than six hours of anesthesia in July 2021 to remove 33 centimeters (13 inches) of his large intestine.
"I'll try to continue to do the trips and be close to people because I think it's a way of servicing, being close. But more than this, I can't say," he said Saturday.
In other comments aboard the papal plane, Francis:
— Agreed that the attempt to eliminate Indigenous culture in Canada through a church-run residential school system amounted to a cultural "genocide." Francis said he didn't use the term during his Canada trip because it didn't come to mind. Canada's Truth and Reconciliation Commission determined in 2015 that the forced removal of Indigenous children from their homes and placement in church-run residential schools to assimilate them into Christian, Canadian constituted a "cultural genocide."
"It's true I didn't use the word because it didn't come to mind, but I described genocide, no?" Francis said. "I apologized, I asked forgiveness for this work, which was genocide."
— Suggested he was not opposed to a development of Catholic doctrine on the use of contraception. Church teaching prohibits artificial contraception. Francis noted that a Vatican think tank recently published the acts of a congress where a modification to the church's absolute "no" was discussed. He stressed that doctrine can develop over time and that it was the job of theologians to pursue such developments, with the pope ultimately deciding.
Francis noted that church teaching on atomic weapons was modified during his pontificate to consider not only the use but the mere possession of atomic weapons as immoral and to consider the death penalty immoral in all cases.
— Confirmed he hoped to travel to Kazakhstan in mid-September for an interfaith conference where he might meet with Russian Orthodox Patriarch Kirill, who has justified the war in Ukraine. Francis also said he wants to go to Kyiv, Ukraine's capital, though no trip has yet been confirmed. He said he hoped to reschedule the trip to South Sudan he canceled because of his knee problems. He said the Congo leg of that trip would probably have to be put off until next year because of the rainy season.
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Moebius Syndrome is a rare neurological condition that affects the facial muscles, causing difficulty with facial expressions, eye movements, and speech.
It is a complex condition that can lead to social isolation, mental health issues, and challenges in communication and education.
USF student, Jessica Maher, and Bloom Tampa Bay’s digital reporter and producer Brody Wooddell joined Gayle Guyardo the host of the global health and wellness show Bloom to share more about the condition and what’s being done to raise awareness. | https://www.wfla.com/bloom-tampa-bay/usf-student-shines-light-on-rare-facial-disorder-moebius-syndrome/ | 2023-05-30 16:53:31 | 1 | https://www.wfla.com/bloom-tampa-bay/usf-student-shines-light-on-rare-facial-disorder-moebius-syndrome/ |
DETROIT (AP) _ The winning numbers in Friday evening's drawing of the Michigan Lottery's "Daily 3" game were:
1-3-5
(one, three, five)
DETROIT (AP) _ The winning numbers in Friday evening's drawing of the Michigan Lottery's "Daily 3" game were:
1-3-5
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Greenland ice losses set to raise global sea levels by nearly a foot, new research shows
By Rachel Ramirez, CNN
Widespread ice losses from Greenland have locked in nearly a foot of global sea level rise that’s set to come in the near future — and new research suggests there is no way to stop it, even if the world stopped releasing planet-heating emissions today.
The study, published Monday in the journal Nature Climate Change, found that the overall ice loss from Greenland’s ice sheet will trigger at least 10 inches of sea level rise, no matter the climate warming scenarios. That’s generally the same amount that global seas have already risen over the last century from Greenland, Antarctica and thermal expansion (when ocean water expands as it warms) combined.
Researchers from the Geological Survey of Denmark and Greenland observed changes in ice-sheet volume in and around Greenland and saw that meltwater runoff has been the primary driver. Using “well-established theory,” the scientists were able to determine that around 3.3% of the Greenland ice sheet — equivalent to 110 trillion tons of ice — will inevitably melt as the ice sheet reacts to the changes that have already occurred.
The sea level rise from this melted ice will occur “regardless of any foreseeable future climate pathway this century,” according to lead author Jason Box, a scientist with the Geological Survey of Denmark and Greenland. “This water is technically already under the bridge.”
While the authors did not specify a timeline, they predict that the change in sea levels can occur between now and the end of the century.
The research was solely to estimate a minimum, or “a very conservative lower bound,” of sea level rise from melting in Greenland, “and in the virtually-certain event that climate continues warming, the sea level commitment only grows,” Box said.
Massive ice sheets can melt rapidly when the air temperature is warm, but warmer ocean water is also eroding the sheet around the edges.
The findings come on the heels of a 2022 sea-level rise report released last year by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, which found that US coasts could expect 10 to 12 inches of sea level rise in the next 30 years. This will cause high tide floods to occur more than 10 times as frequently, and allow storm surges to spread further inland, according to the report.
Greenland holds enough ice that if it all melted, it could lift sea levels by roughly 25 feet around the world. Researchers point out that a sea level rise of 20 feet doesn’t mean it will rise evenly around the globe, leaving some places devastated as the sea level falls in others.
As places such as Greenland lose ice, for example, they also lose the ice’s gravitational pull on water, meaning Greenland’s sea level is falling as the level rises elsewhere, said William Colgan, senior researcher at the Geological Survey of Denmark and Greenland. The rate of that change is the problem, Colgan told CNN’s Bill Weir during a research trip in the summer of 2021.
“It’ll be really hard to adapt to change that fast,” Colgan said, standing at Greenland’s Jakobshavn Glacier, where the fjord is full of ice that has broken off from the glacier.
Before human-caused climate change kicked in, temperatures near 32 degrees Fahrenheit in Greenland were unheard of. But since the 1980s, the region has warmed by around 1.5 degrees per decade — four times faster than the global pace — making it all the more likely that temperatures will cross the melting threshold.
Several days of unusually warm weather in northern Greenland recently triggered rapid melting, with temperatures around 60 degrees — 10 degrees warmer than normal for this time of year, scientists told CNN.
The amount of ice that melted in Greenland between July 15 and 17 alone — 6 billion tons of water per day — would be enough to fill 7.2 million Olympic-sized swimming pools, according to data from the US National Snow and Ice Data Center.
Global scientists have said the trends at which climate change is accelerating are quite clear, and that unless emissions are curbed immediately, many more extreme melting events will continue to occur more intensely and frequently.
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2 police officers were shot on Monday night in Philadelphia following a Fourth of July firework show.
One of the officers had a graze wound from a bullet, as ABC News reported, while the other police officer's condition was not immediately known. Both officers were taken to a local hospital to be treated, according to multiple reports.
People in the area could be seen in video fleeing after hearing gunfire.
People run for blocks from the Welcome America Festival on the Ben Franklin Parkway after two police officers were shot while working in the area of 2500 Spring Garden Street. A truly terrifying scene on what was supposed to be a night of celebration. @CBSPhilly pic.twitter.com/Bye1OEzQmF
— Joe Holden (@JoeHoldenCBS3) July 5, 2022
The area was packed with people enjoying the holiday and there to see the Welcome America concert and fireworks display.
BREAKING: One officer shot, one grazed in shooting near Art Museum. Heavy police presence near Jefferson University Hospital, surrounding streets closed to traffic. @CBSPhilly pic.twitter.com/1LDMsOhl8N
— Jasmine Payoute (@jpayoute) July 5, 2022
Philadelphia's Office of Emergency Management told the public to avoid the area calling the shooting "a security incident." | https://www.kgun9.com/news/national/2-police-officers-shot-in-philadelphia-after-fireworks-display | 2022-07-05 03:47:52 | 1 | https://www.kgun9.com/news/national/2-police-officers-shot-in-philadelphia-after-fireworks-display |
WISE COUNTY, Tenn. (WJHL) – A Wise County grand jury handed down an indictment Wednesday, alleging that a Big Stone Gap man committed a series of a dozen rapes over multiple years.
According to court documents provided to News Channel 11, the June 15 indictment contained a total of 24 counts of varying charges against Michael Scott Clem, 48, of Big Stone Gap, Virginia.
Each indictment carried a date range in an individual year, and covered the following years:
- 2014 – 1 count Rape
- 2015 – 1 count Rape
- 2016 – 2 counts Rape
- 2017 – 2 counts Rape
- 2018 – 2 counts Forcible Rape
- 2019 – 2 counts Forcible Rape
- 2020 – 1 count Forcible Rape
- 2021 – 1 count Forcible Rape
According to Virginia code cited in the indictment, each rape charge alleges that the victim was under 13 years of age in each year Clem was charged, except for 2018 and onward. Charges in 2018 became “Forcible Rape,” which does not specify the victim’s age according to Virginia code.
Each count of rape, according to sentencing guidelines within the indictment, carries a mandatory minimum sentence of life in prison.
Clem’s next court appearance has not yet been determined. | https://www.wjhl.com/news/local/big-stone-gap-man-indicted-on-12-counts-of-rape-spanning-8-years/ | 2022-06-17 21:43:04 | 1 | https://www.wjhl.com/news/local/big-stone-gap-man-indicted-on-12-counts-of-rape-spanning-8-years/ |
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A Mongolian boy has been named a top leader of Tibetan Buddhism. NPR's Scott Simon talks with Julian Dierkes of the University of British Columbia on the implications for Mongolian-Chinese relations.
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3 members of California family killed, 6 others hurt in crash on interstate east of Los Angeles
PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (AP) — Two children and one adult were killed and six other members of their family were injured when their SUV collided with a car on a Southern California highway early Sunday, authorities said.
The crash involving a Chevy Suburban and a Tesla sedan occurred shortly before 7:30 a.m. on Interstate 10 in the Whitewater area near Palm Springs, according to the Riverside County Fire Department.
The Suburban carrying nine members of a family from Anaheim overturned after hitting the center divider, and at least six occupants were ejected, officials said.
A 31-year-old woman and two girls, ages 10 and 12, were killed, ABC 7 reported. Three girls, ages, 3, 7 and 11, and a 15-year-old boy were seriously hurt, while two adults had minor or moderate injuries, the TV station reported.
The Tesla’s sole occupant, a 31-year-old man from Indio, was not hurt.
Eastbound lanes of the highway were closed for much of the day. The cause of the crash remained under investigation.
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