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MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Cornerback Jalen Ramsey was carted off with an apparent leg injury at the end of Thursday’s Miami Dolphins practice.
Ramsey was matched up against receiver Tyreek Hill during an 11-on-11 drill when the injury happened. He went down grabbing at his left knee and was attended to by trainers.
Ramsey was helped up but didn’t appear to put any weight on the leg before he was carted off the field as Miami’s second full-team practice of training camp closed.
“Everybody’s worried about him,” said safety Jevon Holland, “but we’re not really sure what’s wrong. … He’ll be alright.”
The Dolphins acquired the All-Pro cornerback Ramsey in a trade with the Los Angeles Rams in March.
Ramsey, a six-time Pro Bowl selection, had 77 tackles and four interceptions during the Rams’ Super Bowl-winning 2021 season. Last season, he had a career-high 88 tackles and four interceptions.
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A 9-year-old boy who died last year while in the care of Arizona’s child welfare agency was hospitalized twice for a life-threatening diabetes complication in the weeks leading up to his death, according to an autopsy report released this month.
The state took Jakob Blodgett into its custody on Dec. 9 after his father, Richard Blodgett, was arrested on suspicion of drug possession. Before the end of the year, Jakob was dead.
The Maricopa County medical examiner’s report listed the boy’s cause of death as complications of Type 1 diabetes, including the serious complication known as ketoacidosis. The manner of death was listed as natural.
Blodgett, 47, has said his son was diagnosed with diabetes as a toddler, meaning his body couldn’t produce enough insulin to survive.
Blodgett, who already had a drug case pending when he was arrested, remains in custody in Holbrook, about three hours outside of Phoenix. In a message sent Monday night from the facility, he said he has been struggling to cope with his son’s death.
“i dont have a choice but to deal with it as best i can,” he wrote to The Associated Press, “it sucks and my heart is broken.”
The report states that Jakob’s medical history included “poorly controlled” diabetes, although the doctor who performed the boy’s autopsy didn’t specify how far back that history goes. The report largely focuses on the weeks he was in the state’s care.
Jakob was hospitalized for ketoacidosis on the same day he came under the state’s care, according to the report. He was released from the hospital Dec. 15 and taken to a group home in metropolitan Phoenix. While at the home, Jakob resisted his insulin therapy and glucose monitoring, the autopsy said.
By the time he was taken back to the hospital Dec. 21, Jakob was vomiting and his brain was swelling, according to the autopsy.
Jared Greenholz, a California-based emergency medicine physician whose specialties include treating diabetic ketoacidosis, said early symptoms include excessive thirst and urination, while more severe symptoms include nausea and vomiting.
Greenholz, who reviewed the medical examiner’s report, said Jakob’s body would have been under more stress than usual when he was hospitalized for the second time, because he had been treated for ketoacidosis less than two weeks earlier.
Blodgett has said his son already was on life support when a worker from the Arizona Department of Child Safety visited him in jail in Holbrook to deliver the news.
The state agency declined comment Monday on the medical examiner’s findings, citing confidentiality laws.
The Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office opened an investigation into Jakob’s death. A spokesperson said Friday that investigation is ongoing.
Blodgett has said he was managing his son’s condition for years before his recent arrest. He believes the state failed in its duty to protect his son, either by not monitoring Jakob’s blood sugar levels or not ensuring that he had enough insulin to prevent ketoacidosis.
Amy Hernandez, a personal injury and wrongful death lawyer retained by Blodgett to look into his son’s death, said she thinks the medical examiner’s report supports Blodgett’s theory.
“Even if it wasn’t the most tightly controlled with Richard, once Jakob went into the custody of the state, the state at the point was responsible for his care and welfare,” Hernandez said.
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OTTAWA, Ontario (AP)Jimmy Vesey and Barclay Goodrow gave New York a two-goal lead midway through the second period, and the Rangers beat the Ottawa Senators 3-1 on Wednesday night.
Chris Kreider also scored and Ryan Lindgren had three assists to help the Rangers snap a three-game skid – including the last two in which they gave up multi-goal leads at home. Jaroslav Halak stopped 34 shots to get his first win win with New York after starting 0-5-1 this season.
Shane Pinto scored and Cam Talbot finished with 33 saves as Ottawa snapped a two-game win streak and lost for the fourth time in six games. The Senators lost for the seventh time in their last eight at home.
Vesey opened the scoring for the Rangers at 10:34 of the first when he jumped on a rebound out front. It was his third of the season and first in nine games.
After an uninspiring first period, both teams raised the intensity level in the second.
The Rangers extended their lead to 2-0 at 10:52 when Lindgren’s shot deflected off Goodrow and in past Talbot.
Ottawa cut the deficit in half with Pinto’s ninth of the season with 6:13 remaining in the middle period. It was the New York native’s first career goal against the Rangers and first in nine games.
The Rangers regained their two-goal lead with 7:01 left in the third when Lindgren, who was left uncontested at the point, had his shot tipped in by Kreider, who was alone in front. It was Kreider’s team-leading 11th.
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Senators captain Brady Tkachuk needs one goal to reach the century mark for his career and one PIM for 400. Since joining the league in 2018-19, Tkachuk is the only player with more than 1,000 hits and more than 1,000 shots.
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Rangers: Host Ottawa on Friday night to complete the home-and-home set.
Senators: At the New York Rangers on Friday night.
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PRINCETON, N.J., March 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Prysm Capital ("Prysm" or the "firm"), a growth equity firm that invests in the technology, consumer and healthcare sectors, today announced the close of its inaugural fund, Prysm Capital Fund I, L.P. (the "fund"), with $305 million in capital commitments. The fund received support from a diverse institutional investor base, spanning public pension funds, corporate pension funds, university endowments, family offices and foundations.
Prysm Capital is focused on partnering with exceptional entrepreneurs and management teams who are building disruptive, generational and durable companies. The firm was founded in 2019 by Jay Park, Muhammad Mian and Matt Roberts, who previously worked together at BlackRock for nearly a decade. With offices in New York, Princeton and San Francisco, the firm currently manages over $1 billion in assets.
"We are humbled by and incredibly grateful for the trust and support from our capital partners and are excited to continue collaborating with founders and management teams," said Mr. Park, Co-Founder and Managing Partner at Prysm. "This fundraise is an endorsement of what we have built at Prysm to date—our partnership approach to growth investing and our team."
As a minority-owned firm, Prysm upholds the fundamental belief that diversity in thought drives better leadership, decision-making and outcomes. "We believe team and culture are the most durable competitive advantages. To that end, we've been intentional in building a diverse and inclusive firm—centered on character and integrity, collaboration and hustle, and transparency with all our partners," said Mr. Park.
"We selected Prysm as a partner because we felt a strong cultural alignment between our companies—in our shared values, our investment in people and our focus on diversity," said Jenny He, Co-Founder and CEO of Ergeon. "Prysm backs visionary companies, and we knew they recognized our ambition and long-term goals from day one. As we've scaled our business, the Prysm team has acted as an extension of our own, serving as strategic and active thought partners."
Prysm is a flexible growth capital provider to management teams with a focus on active collaboration and partnership. Prysm employs a top-down thematic investing approach, coupled with bottom-up network-based sourcing, to identify emerging innovators and drive growth.
Steve Neel, Deputy Chief Investment Officer at the New Mexico Educational Retirement Board, said, "NMERB is committed to supporting new and innovative talent in the investment industry, and we believe in Prysm and its strategy. The Prysm team has a demonstrated history of generating differentiated investment opportunities, leveraging trusted relationships to partner with category-defining disruptors. Importantly, we remain dedicated to enabling diverse perspectives and nurturing a dynamic investment ecosystem."
Acalyx Advisors served as placement agent and Kirkland & Ellis served as legal counsel for Prysm.
About Prysm Capital
Prysm Capital is a growth equity firm focused on partnering with founders and management teams who are disrupting industries and building category-leading companies. With offices in New York, Princeton and San Francisco, Prysm acts as a flexible source of growth capital for companies in the technology, consumer and healthcare sectors. For more information, please visit www.prysmcapital.com.
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Speakers from seven countries share insights on semiconductors, net zero emissions, sports tech, opening up important opportunities for international cooperation
TAIPEI, Oct. 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/-- Although home to many leading OEMs for decades, Taiwan still has a long way to go in terms of creating a community of startups driven by innovation and entrepreneurship. The challenges faced by industry stalwarts alongside the significant attention and strong support being provided by the government and research institutes to new firms has led to the emergence and accelerated development of a robust startup ecosystem on the island.
In addition to actively supporting technical teams in Taiwan that are seeking to establish a presence outside of the home market, 2022 Taiwan Innotech Expo (TIE) FutureTech recognized innovative teams from around the world through the TIE Awards. The winning teams came to Taipei where they showcased their technologies. Those with high commercial application potential for semiconductors will be able to meet with likeminded Taiwanese counterparts and engage in technical exchanges.
Besides the TIE Awards, six forums exploring key international trends and technology releases drew the attention of visitors.
With a focus on semiconductors, net zero emissions and sports tech, the forum invited nine speakers from seven countries, including Qualcomm engineering SVP Michael Campbell, Chain Reaction (Israel) co-founder and CEO Alon Webman, US SiFive SVP of Business Development, Customer Experience (CX), Corporate Marketing Jack Kang, Energy Vault Solutions (Switzerland) president John Jung, Yarra Energy Foundation (Australia) CEO Dean Kline, Carbfix (Iceland) CEO Edda Sif Pind Aradóttir, 4DREPLAY (South Korea sports technology startup) CEO and founder Hongsu Jong, Hungarian Export Promotion Agency deputy (HEPA) deputy CEO Gábor Jenei, and Sport Tech (Hungary) project manager Tímea Horváth. Based on the domestic development trends and technical experience of the many countries represented at the forums, attendees expect to engage in in-depth exchanges with industry experts and research specialists in Taiwan.
The opening feature forum this year explored the competitiveness of the semiconductor sector in the coming decade. Mobile chips leader Qualcomm elaborated on what the future looks like for semiconductor development during his talk entitled "Intelligent development leads to unlimited opportunities in the semiconductor sector".
The Chain Reaction co-founder and CEO Alon Webman discussed the integration of top processes and encryption technologies as a lead into an introduction on the latest developments in the global semiconductor sector, with a focus on emerging chip design, next-generation semiconductor materials and other technologies.
At the Technology Supports 2050 Net Zero Transformation forum, Switzerland Energy Vault Solutions' John Jung spoke about "jumping off the high-tech framework, to subvert traditional energy storage", with his introduction to energy storage technology integrating sustainability and infrastructure. Australia YEF's Dean Kline addressed the topic of the "key to stabilizing green electricity in the community: efficient energy storage technology", while Iceland Carbfix CEO Edda Sif Pind Aradóttir shared their successful carbon reduction technology: a carbon dioxide stone smelting factory. At the New Technologies Catalyzes The New Look of the Sports Tech Industry forum, 4DREPLAY founder and CEO Hongsu Jung took the Tokyo Olympic Games' futuristic broadcasting technology as an example of how AI technology can reshape the sports spectator experience.
In addition to the forward-looking technology showcases, international trend forums and TIE Award Unveil and media conference, 2022 FutureTech set up two experience zones, Precision Health and Sports Technology, where they created interactive scenarios through which visitors can experience what the future augurs in terms of day-to-day life alongside applications developed by leveraging the new technologies.
Fitness buffs experienced the intelligent training mirror that combines image recognition and motion sensing interaction, so that they could accurately correct their movements in real time and assure themselves of a more effective fitness routine. Visitors also donned the AI-enabled smart glasses to control the prosthetic arm, and then switched over to the mixed reality (MR) glasses to see the blood vessels on the liver prosthesis as well as patient CT image files. The 15 practical applications on display show the latest achievements of Taiwan's intelligent medical care and sports tech software developers. It's a genuine peak into what the world of the future will look like.
2022 FutureTech has not only expanded the scale of the on-site exhibition, but also launched a synchronous online exhibition by leveraging an Online-merge-offline (OMO) approach, giving online visitors worldwide an opportunity to witness Taiwan's scientific research achievements. After the conclusion of the on-site exhibition, the follow-up team will, combined with the online exhibition material information, continue to track the media matchmaking work and offer 24/7 viewing and matchmaking services to interested parties for one year.
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The Department of Justice has unsealed the indictment of former President Donald Trump and associate Walt Nauta. The indictment is related to classified documents found at Trump's Mar-a-Lago residence.
Trump is facing 37 criminal counts, according to the indictment.
31 counts - Willful retention of national defense information
1 count - Conspiracy to obstruct justice
1 count - Withholding a document or record
1 count - Corruptly concealing a document or record
1 count - Concealing a document in a federal investigation
1 count - Scheme to conceal
1 count - False statements and representations
The first 35 counts carry a maximum penalty of 20 years in prison.
Trump will be arraigned on Tuesday.
The former president has called the charges a "witch hunt."
The DOJ said that on Jan. 17, 2022, Trump provided 15 boxes containing 197 documents after the National Archives demanded he turn over records. On June 3, 2022, the DOJ said Trump’s attorneys handed over 38 additional classified documents. Then on Aug. 8, 2022, federal officials issued a search warrant. The DOJ said the warrant turned up 102 additional documents with classified markings.
The indictment alleges that Trump kept classified documents in a ballroom, in bathrooms and in showers at Mar-a-Lago. It also says that on at least two occasions Trump showed documents to individuals who were unauthorized to view classified documents.
The DOJ alleged that Trump directed his attorneys to lie about possessing these documents.
“What if we, what happens if we just don’t respond at all or don’t play ball with them," Trump said, according to the indictment.
Nauta is facing six counts, including withholding a document, corruptly concealing a document and conspiracy to obstruct justice.
DOJ says it has an audio tape
The indictment contains a transcript of a conversation Trump had with a writer for an upcoming book in which he shows off a document and acknowledges that it is classified and that he cannot declassify it.
The Department of Justice released the following transcript of the conversation Trump had:
TRUMP: Well, with [the Senior Military Official]-uh, let me see that, I'll show you an example. He said that I wanted to attack [Country A]. Isn't it amazing? I have a big pile of papers, this thing just came up. Look. This was him. They presented me this—this is off the record, but they presented me this. This was him. This was the Defense Department and him.
Wow.
We looked at some. This was him. This wasn't done by me, this was him. All sorts of stuff-pages long, look.
STAFFER: Mm.
TRUMP: Wait a minute, let's see here.
STAFFER: [Laughter] Yeah.
TRUMP: I just found, isn't that amazing? This totally wins my case, you know.
STAFFER: Mm-hm
TRUMP: Except it is like, highly confidential.
STAFFER: YEAH [Laughter]
TRUMP: Secret. This is secret information. Look, look at this. You attack, and -
…
TRUMP: By the way. Isn't that incredible?
STAFFER: Yeah.
TRUMP: I was just thinking, because we were talking about it. And you know, he said, "he wanted to attack [Country A], and what . . ."
STAFFER: You did.
TRUMP: This was done by the military and given to me. Uh, I think we can probably, right?
STAFFER: I don't know, we'll, we'll have to see. Yeah, we'll have to try to-
TRUMP: Declassify it.
STAFFER: -figure out a-yeah.
TRUMP: See as president I could have declassified it.
STAFFER: Yeah. [Laughter]
TRUMP: Now I can't, you know, but this is still a secret.
STAFFER: Yeah. [Laughter] Now we have a problem.
TRUMP: Isn't that interesting?
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WASHINGTON (AP) — Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell was tricked into an extended phone call in January with Russian pranksters posing as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, during which Powell appeared to discuss the economic impact of interest rate hikes.
Videos of the phone call have been posted on social media. In one clip, Powell says a “recession is almost as likely as very slow growth” this year. Powell has said before that the Fed’s rapid series of rate hikes in the past year would slow the economy and even potentially cause a recession.
A spokesperson for the Federal Reserve said “the video appears to have been edited, and I cannot confirm it is accurate.”
“Chair Powell participated in a conversation in January with someone who misrepresented himself as the Ukrainian president,” the spokesperson said. “It was a friendly conversation and took place in a context of our standing in support of the Ukrainian people in this challenging time. No sensitive or confidential information was discussed.”
The spokesperson would not say whether the call demonstrated that the Fed faces security lapses or what steps would be taken to try to prevent it from occurring again.
“The matter has been referred to appropriate law enforcement, and out of respect for their efforts we won’t be commenting further,” the spokesperson said.
The phone call was reportedly carried out by a duo of longtime Russian pranksters, Vladimir Kutznetsov and Alexei Stolyarov, according to Bloomberg News. The pair have previously tricked other world leaders into conversations under false pretenses, including European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde earlier this year and then-UK Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson in 2018.
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Canadian startup achieved exponential growth during pandemic as customers connected online with the aspiration of travel; looks towards future expansion with leadership from industry veteran
VANCOUVER, BC, Sept. 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Monos, a travel and sustainability-first lifestyle brand that makes premium quality travel goods uniquely accessible, announced today the closing of a USD$30 million Series B investment led by venn growth partners ("venn") with participation from Strand Equity and Michele Romanow. The Series B funding round, which was oversubscribed with nearly USD$40 million in investor demand, comes after Monos achieved 4x growth in 2021, with a further 4x growth forecast in 2022.
"Despite launching just before the travel industry was hit with unprecedented uncertainty, Monos thrived as aspiring travelers connected with our brand online," said Victor Tam, CEO and Co-founder. "Quality and sustainability are at the heart of everything we do. It's what sets Monos apart and our growth over the past three years has positioned us well to capitalize on the explosion in travel now seen globally. Given our product differentiator and ability to reach our customers, we expect that Monos will continue to grow with the ability to be opportunistic about when we take on capital and from who."
The new capital will be invested into inventory to keep up with significant consumer demand, new product development, recruiting additional talent and expanding beyond existing channels.
"We believe Monos to be among Canada's highest growth consumer companies, which is a credit to the company's business strategy and leadership team. Despite varying global travel restrictions, turbulent global supply chains, and changes to iOS privacy settings that have challenged many online brands, Monos has experienced remarkable growth and profitability thanks to an exceptional product portfolio and best-in-class marketing expertise, led by CEO Victor Tam," said Cameron Pollard, Founder + Managing Partner at venn growth partners and Director at Monos.
Monos is also welcoming former Samsonite, Louis Vuitton, and Pandora CEO Marcello Bottoli to its Board of Directors. Marcello brings decades of experience in fashion lifestyle brands and was a key investor and leader in the transformation of Samsonite. He, along with Ares Management, Bain Capital Partners and Teachers' Private Capital turned around Samsonite and took it from near bankruptcy in 2003 to an eventual sale to CVC Capital Partners Group in 2007 in a deal valued at $1.7 billion.
"I am thrilled to be joining the Board of Directors at Monos to work closely with the Company through its next phase of growth. Relative to other competing brands, Monos is a uniquely distinctive fashion lifestyle brand with significant upside potential in North America and international markets," said Bottoli.
"We feel humbled to have someone with Marcello's experience and talent join our team. He is going to be an active, value-added partner as we grow our product line, move in to international markets, and expand our channel strategy. Bringing him on board is in line with our strategy to add top-tier talent with strong values to high-performing team that places an emphasis on culture," said Chris Reynolds, Founder + Managing Partner at venn growth partners and Director at Monos.
For more information on Monos: https://monos.com/
Monos is a Canadian travel and lifestyle brand offering high quality, beautifully designed suitcases, bags, and accessories, and inspiring people to travel in a mindful and present way – to embrace the journey as much as the destination. Thoughtfully designed in Canada with meticulous attention to detail, each Monos suitcase uses only the finest quality parts and materials sourced from around the world. Monos believes that in today's throwaway society of mass consumption, more people are yearning for fewer but better things. With a 'less is more' design approach, Monos is on a mission to unite thoughtful simplicity with exceptional quality in its collection of premium travel goods.
venn growth partners is a growth equity fund that partners with distinctive consumer, health care services, and education companies in North America with exceptional Founder CEOs and a relentless focus on delivering industry-leading outcomes for customers. Venn operates with a core belief that a team of talented people from unique backgrounds, with shared values and the right incentives, will deliver differentiated outcomes. venn has built its team around this core belief and carefully selected each team member to deliver a partnership that will help Founder CEOs and their teams achieve profitable growth at maximum pace. venn has successfully financed and supported brands such as Higher Ground Education, Diggs Inc., California Cowboy, and Rebelstork. For more information, please visit: https://venngp.com/.
Strand Equity is a Los Angeles-based growth equity firm investing in the next generation of iconic consumer brands and services. Strand is led by a team of experienced and successful investors and entrepreneurs. With a permanent capital base, Strand maintains a flexible approach to structure and partnership, enabling dynamic entrepreneurs and management teams to accelerate growth and build durable businesses. Current and realized investments include Youth To The People, Oatly, Studio McGee, Real Good Foods, Bai Brands, Sweaty Betty, HUM Nutrition and Vita Coco, among others. For more information, please visit: https://strandequity.com/.
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Extreme weather: Flash floods close roads, strand 1K people at Death Valley National Park
DEATH VALLEY NATIONAL PARK, Calif. (KVVU/Gray News) - The National Park Service says rainfall caused substantial flooding on Friday in Death Valley National Park.
KVVU reports about 60 cars have been buried in debris at the Inn at Death Valley. Buildings have also been flooded with about 1,000 people currently trapped in the park due to road closures.
As of Friday evening, officials said there were roughly 500 visitors and 500 staff unable to leave the park.
According to the park service, the California Department of Transportation said it would take four to six hours to open a portion of Highway 190 to exit from the east side of the park.
Park officials said the flooding had caused a significant break in the Cow Creek water system, which supplies water to those in the Cow Creek area of the park.
The agency reported that Furnace Creek, another area within the park, usually sees around 1.9 inches of rain each year, but that area saw 1.7 inches of rainfall in just one day.
According to the National Park Service, no injuries in the flooded areas were initially reported, with the forecast calling for a break in the wet weather Friday night.
Further updates on conditions in the park are available here.
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Company Now Has Ten Coil Coating Lines in North America
PITTSBURGH, July 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- VORTEQ Coil Finishers (VORTEQ or the Company), a leading provider of coil coating services for aluminum and steel products, today announced the acquisition of the coil coating assets owned by Almexa Alumino S.A. DE C.V. (Almexa). As part of the transaction, the former Almexa coil coating operation, located in Mexico City, will be renamed VORTEQ Mexico. Terms of the acquisition were not disclosed.
This transaction becomes the fourth add-on acquisition for VORTEQ in the last six years. Now operating ten continuous coil coating lines, VORTEQ offers the broadest geographical reach in the pre-painted metals industry for a wide range of metal products and multiple end use markets across North America.
"The addition of VORTEQ Mexico will drive significant growth for us, much like our highly successful acquisitions completed in 2016, 2018, and 2019," says Jim Dockey, VORTEQ's Chief Executive Officer. "The transaction will add incremental capacity, additional capabilities, and geographic reach to our extensive North American footprint. Additionally, it also fortifies VORTEQ's long-term strategic alliance with Almexa as the exclusive channel to the U.S. market for Almexa's 3105 common alloy coil, which now can be painted by VORTEQ in Mexico."
Matt Homme, Managing Partner of Shadowbriar Capital Partners (Shadowbriar) adds, "The Almexa transaction is a highly compelling acquisition for VORTEQ, further strengthening the Company's North American leadership position in aluminum coil coating. Shadowbriar will continue to support the outstanding VORTEQ team as the Company looks to further deepen its processing capabilities, geographical reach, and strategic partnerships."
About VORTEQ Coil Finishers
Since 1982, VORTEQ has been a trusted American source for quality coil coated steel and aluminum. With ten distinctly different coil coating lines strategically located in Pennsylvania, Wisconsin, Illinois, Tennessee, California and Mexico City, VORTEQ differentiates itself by offering a broad range of metal coil coating services to the industry. VORTEQ works with customers in diverse markets to offer industry specific services including wide and narrow coil coating, printing, slitting and embossing for a diverse range of building products, transportation, automotive, signage, energy and lighting end markets. For further information about VORTEQ, please visit www.vorteqcoil.com.
About Shadowbriar Capital Partners
Shadowbriar is a Los Angeles based private equity firm that seeks to make control investments in leading lower middle-market industrial businesses that demonstrate strong potential. Shadowbriar looks to partner with outstanding management teams on a long-term basis to drive significant growth, both organically and through post-closing add-on acquisitions. For more information on Shadowbriar, please visit www.shadowbriar.com.
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MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Walker Kessler had career-highs of 20 points and 21 rebounds, Jordan Clarkson added 21 points and the Utah Jazz rallied from a 10-point deficit in the fourth quarter to beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 126-125 on Monday.
Collin Sexton added 19 points off the bench for Utah, which had seven players score in double-digits in its third win in four games.
Anthony Edwards scored 17 of his 29 points in the third quarter and D’Angelo Russell added 21 points for Minnesota, which struggled inside against Kessler, the big rookie center traded from the Timberwolves to the Jazz in July.
Kyle Anderson had 13 points, 11 rebounds and 10 assists for the Timberwolves, who lost Rudy Gobert to lingering groin soreness early in the game.
Russell tied the game at 125 with 13.5 seconds left. Clarkson made one of two free throws for the winning margin, and Jaden McDaniels' 3-point attempt at the buzzer missed the mark.
Minnesota acquired Kessler, the Naismith defensive player of the year in 2022 for Auburn, in a draft night trade. Two weeks later, he was sent to Utah as the Timberwolves sought a difference-maker down low in Gobert.
Monday, it was Kessler demonstrating his ability to affect opponents inside. He started his fourth game in a row in place of Kelly Olynyk and is averaging 13.5 points, 13.25 rebounds and three blocks as a starter.
Gobert’s transition to Minnesota hasn’t been smooth, but he has begun to become more effective defensively as the Wolves have put together their recent run of success.
Edwards has been the offensive equivalent to Gobert’s defensive performance.
After Utah took a lead midway through the third quarter, Edwards answered. Minnesota went on an 18-8 run to end the third, with Edwards scoring nine.
On three straight possessions, Edwards went right at Kessler at the hoop, getting a pair of free throws and two lay-ins.
SHORT STAY
Gobert was listed as questionable before the game with right groin soreness. He started against his former team, but only played five minutes before being leaving again due to the injury. Gobert was injured in the last game when he played only 13:25.
TIP-INS
Jazz: Lauri Markkanen missed his second straight game with a left hip contusion. Olynyk missed his fourth straight game due to a left ankle sprain. … Rudy Gay returned after missing one game with a left low back spasm. Sexton was back after missing six of the previous games for maintenance of a hamstring injury. … Kessler added four assists and two blocks.
Timberwolves: Edwards became the youngest player in NBA history to reach 500 3-pointers made. … Minnesota only had six turnovers to Utah’s 18.
UP NEXT
Jazz: Host the Los Angeles Clippers on Wednesday.
Timberwolves: At Denver on Wednesday.
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MOSCOW (AP) — More than four months after she was arrested at a Moscow airport for cannabis possession, a Russian court has set the start date of the criminal trial of U.S. basketball star Brittney Griner for July 1.
The Phoenix Mercury star was also ordered to remain in custody for the duration of her criminal trial. She could face 10 years in prison if convicted on charges of large-scale transportation of drugs. Fewer than 1% of defendants in Russian criminal cases are acquitted, and unlike in the U.S., acquittals can be overturned.
On Monday, the court in the Moscow suburb of Khimki extended Griner’s detention for another six months after she appeared for a preliminary hearing held behind closed doors. Photos obtained by the AP showed her appearing in handcuffs. Griner had previously been ordered to remain in pretrial detention until July 2.
Griner’s detention and trial come at an extraordinarily low point in Moscow-Washington relations. She was arrested at Moscow’s Sheremetyevo Airport less than a week before Russia sent troops into Ukraine, which aggravated already-high tensions with sweeping sanctions by the United States and Russia’s denunciation of U.S. weapon supplies to Ukraine.
Amid the tensions, Griner’s supporters had taken a low profile in hopes of a quiet resolution, until May, when the State Department reclassified her as wrongfully detained and shifted oversight of her case to its special presidential envoy for hostage affairs — effectively the U.S. government’s chief negotiator.
That move has drawn additional attention to Griner’s case, with supporters encouraging a prisoner swap like the one in April that brought home Marine veteran Trevor Reed in exchange for a Russian pilot convicted of drug trafficking conspiracy.
Russian news media have repeatedly raised speculation that she could be swapped for Russian arms trader Viktor Bout, nicknamed “The Merchant of Death,” who is serving a 25-year sentence on conviction of conspiracy to kill U.S. citizens and providing aid to a terrorist organization.
Russia has agitated for Bout’s release for years. But the discrepancy between Griner’s case — she allegedly was found in possession of vape cartridges containing cannabis oil — and Bout’s global dealings in deadly weapons could make such a swap unpalatable to the U.S.
Others have suggested that she could be traded in tandem with Paul Whelan, a former Marine and security director serving a 16-year sentence on an espionage conviction that the United States has repeatedly described as a set-up.
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken, asked Sunday on CNN whether a joint swap of Griner and Whelan for Bout was being considered, sidestepped the question.
“As a general proposition … I have got no higher priority than making sure that Americans who are being illegally detained in one way or another around the world come home,” he said. But “I can’t comment in any detail on what we’re doing, except to say this is an absolute priority.”
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GUANGZHOU, China, Feb. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The efficient use of limited resources is key to the future of a low-carbon, green economy. The 14th Five-year Plan for the Development of Circular Economy issued by the National Development and Reform Commission of China in 2021 advocated development of a circular economy and an increase in resource recycling efficiency. At the same time, public acceptance of resource recycling is also at an all-time high. According to the 2022 Report on Chinese Consumers' Recognition of rPET, issued by the China Food Information Center, 82% of respondents accepted the replacement of traditional plastics with rPET (recycled PET).
At Mars, we want to contribute to a circular economy where packaging material never becomes waste. Mars Wrigley China has taken a series of actions since 2019 to reimagine and redesign its packaging, making sure it is reusable, recyclable or compostable through innovation and advocacy. In 2023, Mars Wrigley China will make further progress in sustainable packaging innovation. We have launched our first package containing rPET in the Chinese market via a local chocolate brand, Cui Xiang Mi (CXM). The 216g canister lid of CXM is made from 100% rPET. It demonstrates a new chapter in recycled contents application for Mars Wrigley China's package portfolio.
Exploring new solutions via recycled content application
Recycled content application is essential to improving the closed-loop for a circular economy. However, the high-value application of recycled materials is still a challenge for the industry due to an immature industry value-chain and high cost. Take rPET as an example. According to the data published by the Plastic Recycling Branch of the China Synthetic Resin Association, China, a major PET producer and supplier to the world, recycled 5.68 million tons of PET scrap in 2020. But most of this was downgraded to rPET fibers used in textiles. They would normally be land-filled or incinerated at the end of their lifecycle. The circular economy advocates closed-loop recycling of resources to extend their life cycle and reduce the natural resources exploitation.
This year, Mars Wrigley China achieved a breakthrough for recycled content application on chocolate core SKUs. The new 216g canister lid of CXM adopted 100% Post-Consumer Recycled PET with no change to the consumer experience due to appearance or tactile aspects. We want to inspire consumers with more green and sustainable moments in addition to our tasty products. Compared to the virgin PET, rPET contributes lower carbon emission and less petroleum consumption. We estimate that the launch of the new CXM rPET canister lid could save 36 tons of virgin plastic in a rolling year[1].
The circular economy is a complex system. Without a sound infrastructure, the recycling value chain breaks easily and cannot form a closed loop. Mars Wrigley China believes advocacy can contribute to circular economy development. In 2022, Mars China, together with other industrial leaders and national associations, kicked off China's first industry-wide flexible collection pilot - Flexible Plastics Reborn - to build a full-chain and closed-loop recycling system in China for flexible packs. The program aims to collect 50000 tons of flexible packaging waste by the end of 2025. Mars Wrigley expects this program can uplift recyclability for flexible packs and provide more resources and energy saving.
Next step: this kind of rPET lid will be adopted by more brands over the rest of this year, such as SNICKERS and M&M'S. Mars Wrigley China aims to save 300 tons[2] of virgin plastics in a rolling year.
Delivering commitments with diverse solutions
Tomorrow Starts Today. Mars Wrigley China is committed, from today, to make efforts to create a healthier planet tomorrow for our next generation. In the past three years, it has released a range of diverse sustainable packaging solutions.
Since 2019, the package weight lightening projects of Dove and Extra, have successfully saved more than 1000 tons of virgin plastics, equivalent to 60 million plastic packages reduction that could stretch over 4000 kilometers when connected. Moreover, Mars Wrigley China has explored the new sustainable materials application. In 2022, Mars Wrigley China released its first compostable paper package for M&M'S. This package can be composted by more than 90% in six months, under industrial composting conditions, into harmless water and carbon dioxide.
Mars Wrigley China has also developed new business models based on sustainability purpose. In 2021, M&M'S launched a reusable tin, providing DIY purchasing consumer experience and encouraging consumer repurchase of M&M'S with this reusable package. This new business model and new pack has been welcomed by consumers and has generated 7.1 tons[3] of virgin plastics saving per year.
To contribute to Mars Sustainable in a Generation Plan, Mars Wrigley China will continue our efforts on packaging sustainability today to build a circular economy where packaging never become waste.
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The grant program is now accepting applications and supports education, mentorship, and skills training for non-profits training therapists in the US
LOS ANGELES, Sept. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Dermalogica, known for professional grade skin care and treatment expertise trusted by licensed skin therapists worldwide, announced a new grant program for non-profit organizations that help give greater access to skillset training in the United States. Dermalogica believes that when people have a skillset they carry in their hands, they can own their future. This knowledge propelled Dermalogica founder Jane Wurwand to establish the brand as the leader in post-graduate skincare education, and drives Dermalogica's support for professional-grade skillset training in underserved communities worldwide.
Accepting applications from today, this new grant program will support non-profit organizations aligned with Dermalogica's purpose of empowering future beauty professionals through education, mentorship, and skills training. Organizations supporting those in the professional hair, makeup, skin, and nails professions are encouraged to apply.
"We want to give people control over their careers and own their futures," says Aurelian Lis, Global CEO of Dermalogica. Lis added, "Hands-based skills build careers, and skin health delivered through human touch will never be commoditized."
Dermalogica Founder Jane Wurwand learned the importance of having a skillset when, as a small child, her mother was suddenly widowed and relied on her nursing training to provide for her household. This lesson propelled Jane's entire career trajectory, and she trained in what was then called "beauty therapy," allowing her to find work all over the world and ultimately starting the International Dermal Institute and Dermalogica. By developing vocational skills at a local level and beyond, Dermalogica aims to help more people own their futures and affect global change.
This grant will support organizations that:
- Are a non-profit 501c3 organization
- Have a mission in line with Dermalogica's purpose of supporting skillset training in the professional skincare/cosmetology industry
- Are based in the USA
The first round of applications open starting September 8, 2022, and submissions close on November 1, 2022. For more information about the new grant program and the submission process, please visit https://www.dermalogica.com/pages/social-impact. Candidates selected will be contacted in November 2022.
Dermalogica is a clinical skin care brand used by skin care professionals around the world. In 1983, founder Jane Wurwand identified a gap in professional skin care training and created the International Dermal Institute to set skin therapists up for success. Wurwand launched Dermalogica in 1986, bucking industry trends in favor of clean formulas, a minimalist look, and commitment to skin health, not beauty.
Dermalogica today trains 100,000 skin therapists per year in advanced technologies and services. Products are formulated for the treatment room, used daily in the hands of licensed skin therapists and by 20 million people for professional results at home. With its global headquarters in Los Angeles, CA, Dermalogica is made in the USA with products sold in more than 100 countries worldwide. For more information, visit www.dermalogica.com.
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Concerns, contradictions and the continued use of the death penalty in the U.S.
States botched one-third of all executions last year.
"They have difficulties getting a vein, they have difficulties finding the drugs, etc.," Elizabeth Bruenig, staff writer at the Atlantic, says.
"And then they have difficulties getting the drugs into the individual. So, I think these botches are pretty common."
Yet, the total number of executions remained low, and 60% of Americans still support capital punishment.
"78% of Americans say that there is a risk of executing innocent people and yet they still support the death penalty," Bruenig says. "So, there is obviously an attachment to it."
But for those who support the death penalty – is it working how it’s intended?
"It doesn’t necessarily punish the worst of the worst it tends to punish the poorest of the poor and the sickest of the sick," Bruenig says. "Even then the state can’t really be trusted to carry it out all that safely and accurately."
Today, On Point: Concerns, contradictions and the continued use of the death penalty in the United States.
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Elizabeth Bruenig, staff writer at the Atlantic. (@ebruenig)
Robert Blecker, professor emeritus at New York Law School. Author of The Death of Punishment: Searching for Justice Among the Worst of the Worst. (@RobertBlecker)
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Dee Smith, wife of Kenneth Eugene Smith, whose execution was called off in Alabama.
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The Atlantic: "Alabama Makes Plans to Gas Its Prisoners" — "The constitutional right whose protections lie nearest to the skin, flesh, and blood of each American citizen is the Eighth Amendment—the constraint on the government’s ability to punish us in cruel and unusual ways."
The Atlantic: "A History of Violence" — "Critics called 2022 'the year of the botched execution'—and it was indeed an infamous period, mainly because the state of Alabama lost the ability to competently kill prisoners in its charge while retaining the sovereignty to try."
New York Times: "If Not the Parkland Shooter, Who Is the Death Penalty For?" — "A Florida jury’s recommendation this month that Nikolas Cruz, who murdered 17 students and teachers in Parkland in 2018, be spared execution produced great anguish and anger in many of the victims’ families."
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Analysis: Wemby’s farewell tour will be a French celebration
Victor Wembanyama’s first basket on Sunday night looked so easy. He deflected a pass, ran it down, dribbled twice and dunked the ball with his left hand.
And 15,000 people — about four or five times the size of the usual crowd at his home games — roared.
He’s called a generational talent, though really, there’s never been one in France quite like Wembanyama. The 7-foot-3, 19-year-old, soon-to-be No. 1 pick in the NBA draft is on his farewell tour of his homeland, playing his final pro games there before he comes to North America and accepts the challenge of trying to truly become the game’s next superstar.
His final numbers for Boulogne-Levallois in its 93-82 win over Bourg-en-Bresse on Sunday: 25 points, 10 rebounds, four assists.
A fine night, for certain, but nothing that’s out of the ordinary for this extraordinary kid. He’s that good, he’s proven it every time he takes the floor — and as the enormous hype surrounding his move to the NBA continues to grow, he’s showing no signs that it’s getting to him in any way whatsoever.
“I’m excited for the NBA,” said Pau Gasol, who’ll be inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame later this year after a stellar career both in the NBA and internationally for his native Spain. “And I’m excited for this kid.”
As most people should be.
San Antonio, Detroit, Houston, Charlotte and a bunch of other places are crossing their fingers even more than usual these days. The NBA draft lottery is May 16 in Chicago. That means in about a week, we’ll know where Wembanyama is going to play next season. There will be no mystery. The team that wins the lottery isn’t trading the pick, or isn’t going to need five weeks to figure out what to do. There hasn’t been a sure-fire No. 1 pick like this one since LeBron James in 2003. That worked out pretty well; he only became the all-time leading scorer in NBA history.
“Ten days before knowing my future team,” Wembanyama tweeted on Saturday, in French. “It’s really a crazy thing.”
Indeed, the new chapter is nearing and nearing fast. He’s leaving France soon — and this good-bye, evidently, will not be a sad one. Wembanyama only has a few games remaining left in his French season, and if Sunday was any indication the basketball fans in his homeland are going to send him off in style.
They cheered when Wembanyama ran onto the floor Sunday night for pregame introductions. They cheered again when he took his first shot, even though it missed. They cheered much louder when he scored his first points on a transition dunk. And they kept cheering pretty much all game long — except, well, when Wembanyama asked them not to.
He got called for his fourth foul (they only get five per game in France, unlike the six players get in the NBA), with 5:19 left when a defender — we’re just being honest here — flopped and a referee fell for the acting job. Wembanyama got called for the offensive foul, heard some whistles of disbelief from the crowd and waved his arms as if to ask the crowd to whistle some more.
Naturally, they obliged.
Even the venue on Sunday night was part of the farewell plan. Wembanyama’s home games for his Boulogne-Levallois team in Paris are typically played before something like 4,000 fans, inside an arena that resembles the types of gyms that many NBA players had at their disposal in high school.
It’s a tough ticket, to put it mildly.
So a few months ago, someone had the brilliant idea to move one of the club’s late-season home games into Accor Arena — basically an NBA-sized building. He starred there in December in the French All-Star game. He got tons of attention there in January when he showed up to watch an NBA game between Chicago and Detroit. He got mobbed just as he walked to his courtside seat that night, the crowd around him spilling a few feet onto the floor and being totally oblivious to the actual NBA players who were warming up before them in that moment.
“The demand for seats for the games has been constantly growing, which has led the club’s management to look for a solution to be able to offer as many people as possible the opportunity to attend a Metropolitans game led by Victor Wembanyama,” his team said in a statement announcing the venue change.
Demand was overwhelming, as expected. Sunday morning, a few hours before tipoff, tickets were available on the secondary market for about $285 apiece. Seats in the same area of that arena for Tuesday night’s Arctic Monkeys concert were going for $79.
Most people stayed until the end, hoping to catch one of the autographed T-shirts that Wembanyama tossed into the crowd after he saluted them with applause of his own.
Wemby’s farewell tour is underway. It may last a few weeks, depending on how far his team goes in the playoffs. This much is clear: It’ll be a celebration, and that’s exactly what it should be.
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Tim Reynolds is a national basketball writer for The Associated Press. Write to him at treynolds(at)ap.org.
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Super Bowl food: How the 'boneless wing' became a tasty culinary lie
NEW YORK - One day in 2020, at the pandemic’s height, an earnest-looking man with long hair the color of Buffalo sauce stepped up to a podium in Lincoln, Nebraska, to address his city council during its public comment period. His unexpected topic, as he framed it: It was time to end the deception.
"I propose that we as a city remove the name `boneless wings’ from our menus and from our hearts," said Ander Christensen, who managed to be both persuasive and tongue-in-cheek all at once. "We’ve been living a lie for far too long."
With the Super Bowl at hand, behold the cheerful untruth that has been perpetrated upon (and generally with the blessing of) the chicken-consuming citizens of the United States on menus across the land: a "boneless wing" that isn’t a wing at all.
Odds are you already knew that — though spot checks over the past year at a smattering of wing joints (see what we did there?) suggest that a healthy amount of Americans don't. But those little white-meat nuggets, tasty as they may be, offer a glimpse into how things are marketed, how people believe them — and whether it matters to anyone but the chicken.
America's Top Super Bowl foods
This weekend, according to the National Chicken Council, Americans are set to eat 1.45 billion chicken wings. So if you ever wanted a deep dive into what it means to eat the wings that aren't — and how the chicken wing's proximity to beer, good times and football sent it soaring — now's the time.
Today's food landscape is brimming with these gentle impostors — things we eat that pass as other things we eat.
Surimi is fish that effectively becomes crab or lobster meat for many of us — and stars in California rolls across the land. Carrots are cut and buffed until their edges are curved and smooth, becoming " baby carrots " or, slightly more truthfully, "baby-cut carrots." Impossible Burgers are plant-based delicacies that carry many of meat's characteristics without ever having been near an animal. And "Chilean sea bass"? Not a bass at all, but a rebrand of something called a Patagonian toothfish.
Boneless wings with barbecue sauce are served with fresh celery in a restaurant in New York, United States, on October 23, 2022. (Photo by Beata Zawrzel/NurPhoto via Getty Images)
Part of the reason for the rise of the "boneless wing" is money. In recent years, with prices of actual chicken wings rising, the alternative became more cost effective. The average price for prepared "boneless wings" is $4.99 a pound compared with $8.38 a pound for bone-in wings, according to Tom Super, senior vice president of communications for the National Chicken Council, citing the U.S. Department of Agriculture. He calls it "a way to move more boneless/skinless breast meat that continues currently to be in ample supply."
"While many wing consumers argue that the wing needs a bone to impart a special taste, the ongoing success of the boneless wings has proven there are plenty of boneless wing diners," Super said in an email.
Why? Part of it is because "boneless wings" — the quotation marks will remain for the duration of our time together — summon a powerful backstory.
"You’re associating it with the Super Bowl and parties and fun, so you transform the perception of the product," says Christopher Kimball, founder of Christopher Kimball’s Milk Street, a company whose magazine and instructional TV show help people cook and teach them about food.
"Most people have no idea where any of this stuff comes from," Kimball says. "You can blame the food companies, but we’re buying it."
We accept them — embrace them, even. And what does it really matter, you say? They're delicious, they're convenient. So why poke into things that pair so perfectly with beer and make the sports-watching world a better place?
Here's one possible reason: Could they be a microcosm of the national willingness to accept things that aren't what they purport to be? And isn't that something that this country struggles with mightily, particularly in the misinformation- and disinformation-saturated years since the "boneless wing" entered our world?
"It’s not really wrong, but are we tricking people?" wonders Matthew Read, who teaches advertising at Le Moyne College in Syracuse, New York, after two decades with ad agencies. He hosts a cooking show on local television called "Spatchcock Funk."
"The wing," he says, "has gone from being an actual part of chicken to being just something you can sauce and eat with your hands."
Whether cut from actual flying-related appendages or not, "boneless wings" have taken hold. The chicken council, which credits the behemoth chain Buffalo Wild Wings with inventing them, asked wing eaters in 2018 which kind of wings they preferred, and 40% placed themselves on Team Boneless. Previous years were even higher.
Christensen, a chemical engineer by day, has been on his wing crusade for years. It began when he was in college, and a group of friends had all just split with their girlfriends. Suddenly they had extra money and time, so they started going to wing restaurants three times a week. He began noticing how many "boneless wings" were ordered with no sense that they weren't what they purported to be. A semi-comedic cause was born.
"I'm looking around and saying, `Why doesn't anybody care?'" he said in an interview this week.
He has done informal surveys, accosting people about their wing habits, including at one recent college football game in Ohio. "The vast majority of people have no clue. Most people think it’s part of the wing. Some think it’s part of the thigh. A small group realized that it was from the chicken breast."
His theory: Generations that grew up on chicken nuggets turn to "boneless wings" as a way of allowing themselves to continue those eating habits. "They get to pretend they're eating like adults," he says.
Could the very definition of the word "wing" be changing? Many wing places now offer a "cauliflower wing" alternative, whose only relationship with an actual wing is the sauce. And some vegan "wing" recipes even suggest inserting a popsicle stick into the cauliflower to approximate a chicken bone.
"Our idea of what a wing is comes from what we’re told we’re eating," says Alexandra Plakias, who teaches at Hamilton College in New York and is the author of "Thinking Through Food: A Philosophical Introduction."
"These kinds of mini-deceptions that seem fun kind of normalize manipulation," Plakias says. "Is a wing a part of a bird, or is a wing a style of sauce? And that ambiguity is where I think we open up room for deception."
And so perhaps the language evolves, though there are pockets of skeptics.
"Personally, I do think it matters. I want to know exactly what it is that I’m ordering and what’s in my food," says Natalie Visconti, 20, of Bridgewater, New Jersey, a sophomore at Penn State University and a self-described "traditional wing" aficionado.
Christensen vows to carry on, and mentions — almost in passing — that he's gunning to become "the world's first chicken-wing lobbyist." His efforts have drawn some scorn; people right and left accuse him of carrying a coded message about something political. He insists it's nothing more than culinary truth-seeking.
"Genuinely, I really only care about boneless wings," he says. "I have one small hill to die on. But it’s mine."
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Ted Anthony, director of new storytelling and newsroom innovation for The Associated Press, has been writing about American culture since 1990. Follow him on Twitter at http://twitter.com/anthonyted | https://www.fox5ny.com/news/super-bowl-2023-food-how-the-boneless-wing-became-a-tasty-culinary-lie | 2023-02-11 00:26:22 | 1 | https://www.fox5ny.com/news/super-bowl-2023-food-how-the-boneless-wing-became-a-tasty-culinary-lie |
International climate negotiations rolled on today in the resort town of Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt.
The leaders of dozens of countries took the stage to describe how climate change is killing and injuring their citizens and hurting their economies. Scientists weighed in on how humans can adapt to a hotter planet. And the United Nations tried to crack down on companies that lie about how much they are reducing their greenhouse gas emissions.
Pakistan's Prime Minister sounded the alarm
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif of Pakistan took the floor to deliver an opening statement on behalf of his country. He opened with the grim details of catastrophic floods that hit Pakistan earlier this summer.
Thirty three million people were affected, he said, more than half of whom are women and children. In the southern part of the country, seven times more rain than average fell.
"This all happened despite our very low carbon footprint," Sharif told assembled world leaders. "And yet we became a victim of something with which we had nothing to do.
"This is simply unjust and unfair, to say the least," he continued. Sharif called on world leaders to come up with a fairer way for the wealthy countries responsible for current global warming to help pay for the costs of climate disasters.
U.N. takes aim at greenwashing
The U.N. is trying to prevent "dishonest climate accounting" by companies and local governments that have promised to eliminate or offset their carbon emissions.
Non-state actors like financial institutions and city governments will play a crucial role in getting the world to net zero emissions by midcentury, a group of experts working on behalf of the U.N. said in a report. To ensure they're delivering on what they promised, groups that have made net-zero pledges must publicly report on their progress with verified information, the report says.
The report also says groups that have made net-zero pledges should stop building or investing in new fossil fuel supplies, avoid buying "cheap" carbon offset credits instead of cutting their own emissions, and ensure their lobbying activities align with their climate commitments.
"A growing number of governments and non-state actors are pledging to be carbon free. And, obviously, that's good news," says António Guterres, the U.N. secretary-general. "The problem is that the criterion benchmarks for these net-zero commitments have varying levels of rigor and loopholes wide enough to drive a diesel truck through."
American elections cast a shadow over global talks
Voters are heading to the polls to decide which party will control Congress, and the outcome could undermine the Biden Administration's negotiating clout in the climate talks over the next two weeks.
The U.S. has already committed to cutting its emissions 50-52% by 2030. The passage of the Inflation Reduction Act, which spurs the adoption of electric cars and more efficient buildings, is a major part of reaching that target and is already underway.
"If there is change in leadership in Congress, Congress is not going to be able to pass a repeal of the Inflation Reduction Act," says Dan Lashof, director of the World Resources Institute. "That is a key bedrock of federal policy and importantly, most of it is self-executing."
According to the new "America Is All In" report, the U.S. is on track to cut emissions 39% by 2030, but would need to phase out coal completely by then to achieve its goal. But a major negotiating item at COP27 is over how to increase funding for developing countries to help them adapt to climate change and pay for the damage from climate impacts. If Democrats lose Congress, Republicans will likely oppose any climate aid for poorer countries.
Scientists say more research is needed about places most at risk from warming
People who live in low-income and developing countries are the most vulnerable to the effects of climate change. That includes sea level rise, heavy rain and more extreme storms, droughts and heat waves.
"The impacts are here, they're now and they are impacting the most vulnerable," said Debra Roberts, a co-chair of the adaptation section of a sweeping international climate report released last year, at a presentation today at COP27.
Roberts and other top climate scientists working for the United Nations warned that research about adapting to climate change focuses on wealthier nations. That disparity leaves millions of people without useful guidance, the scientists say.
Where are the protests?
Last year's conference in Glasgow saw crowds of thousands of people gathered outside the conference center to push for climate action. Their voices could sometimes be heard inside the building. This year couldn't be more different.
The Egyptian government said it would allow some protests. But it has limited demonstrators to a ring-fenced area several minutes drive from the conference center. And human rights groups say the government has heavily vetted those who have been given permission to protest.
When NPR visited the protest site, there were only a few dozen demonstrators, and the event felt carefully controlled. As one foreign TV crew approached, one of the organizers quietly warned the protestors, who had been asked to stand in a line, to be careful what they said, even to each other, because the correspondent "understands Arabic".
Rather than try to hold politicians at the conference accountable, people there seemed keen to voice their support for world leaders - in particular the Egyptian president Abdul Fattah El Sisi.
Taher Salem, an employee in the Ministry of Education, said he'd come to the protest site to join President Sisi in "welcoming people here from all over the world". "We are here to support the conference; to say welcome to Sharm el Sheikh; welcome to Egypt," he said.
This scene is in keeping with Egypt's record on freedom of expression. The country has a record for the widespread stifling of dissent, with an estimated 60,000 political prisoners. Human Rights Watch says dozens of environmental activists have been arrested in the lead up to this summit.
Despite these efforts, human rights are becoming a growing focus at the conference. Sanaa Seif, the sister of one of Egypt's best known political prisoners, Alaa Abd El Fattah, is attending to spotlight the case of her brother, who has been in jail for almost a decade.
At the same time, Abd El Fattah has stepped up an ongoing hunger strike by now also refusing water. Several world leaders, including British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, French President Emmanuel Macron and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz have all said they have raised his case in discussions with Egyptian officials.
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SEMMERING, Austria (AP) — Overall women’s World Cup leader Mikaela Shiffrin took a big opening-run advantage in a giant slalom on Tuesday, positioning herself for a first win in the discipline in more than a year.
Chasing career win No. 78, Shiffrin had a blistering start at Semmering and won considerable time on her rivals in the first 15 seconds of the run. The American posted the fastest split times in all but the last section and finished 0.72 seconds ahead of Petra Vlhová of Slovakia.
France’s Tessa Worley and Canada’s Valérie Grenier ranked third and fourth, respectively, within four-hundredths of Vlhová’s time.
“From the first turn I felt very good, I was very strong and dynamic, so I am super happy with my skiing,” said Shiffrin, who has won two slaloms and a super-G this season.
The results have left her five wins short of the women’s record for most World Cup wins, set by her former teammate Lindsey Vonn.
Shiffrin, who was the 2018 Olympic champion, has won 14 giant slaloms in her career, but none since triumphing in Courchevel, France, in December 2021. She had just one podium result from the seven giant slaloms so far in the calendar year 2022.
Opening the race in sunny conditions, Shiffrin was flawless except for the final few gates, where several others found a faster line.
U.S. ski team coach Magnus Andersson will set the gates for the second run on the Panorama course, which was in solid condition despite days of mild weather in eastern Austria.
“For me, it’s much better than I expected for the warm temperatures. The surface is very solid, it’s just some spots that will be breaking a bit,” Shiffrin said. “For the second run, there is going to be some tracks. I just have to be very tough and very aggressive.”
Marta Bassino, who leads the discipline standings after winning the previous GS, was 0.87 behind, and Olympic GS champion Sara Hector of Sweden had 0.96 to make up in the second leg.
Bassino’s Italian teammate Sofia Goggia, who is runner-up to Shiffrin in the overall standings, does not compete at Semmering.
The race is a replacement for the season-opening giant slalom that was canceled in another Austrian resort, Sölden, in October, and is the first in a three-day series, followed by another GS on Wednesday and a night slalom the next day.
Shiffrin won all three events when Semmering last hosted races on three consecutive days in December 2016 and the American was on her way to her first overall World Cup title.
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The Federal Aviation Administration said that on Thursday, in the lead-up to Memorial Day weekend, the country had seen the highest number of daily flights in U.S. airports since the pandemic. The agency thanked airport staff and airline staff for handling the large influx of travelers in the run-up to the holiday weekend.
The FAA said 54, 684 flights had taken offor landed at U.S. airports on Thursday.
On Friday, the National Weather Service satellitesaid a weather system from the southeastern coast in the Atlantic — targeting Florida, Georgia, South and North Carolina, and Virginia — would cause rain across large swaths of the beaches that people normally flock to during the holiday.
Air traffic continues to increase in numbers in the years after the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. In 2022, holiday travelers flowed through U.S. airports forthat year's Fourth of July weekend in the largest numbers since the pandemic's start in 2020.
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Transportation Security Administration data showed that by the end of May, 2,658,057 travelers had passed through TSA checkpoints for the year. That was up from 2,399,579 from the same date late year.
In 2021 that number was at 1,854,534 for the same date, showing a somewhat steady increase in traveler numbers through checkpoints year to year.
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CHICAGO — Kenyan runners Benson Kipruto and Ruth Chepngetich won the Bank of America Chicago Marathon on Sunday, while Emily Sisson finished second and set a record for an American woman.
Kipruto finished in 2:04:24 — 25 seconds ahead of 2021 winner Seifu Tura Abdiwak of Ethiopia. John Korir of Kenya was third at 2:05:01.
Chepngetich was the top woman for the second consecutive year, finishing in 2:14:18. Sisson ran the course in 2:18:29, followed by Vivian Jerono Kiplagat of Kenya at 2:20:52.
More than 40,000 runners competed in the 26.2-mile event.
Marcel Hug of Switzerland won the wheelchair division in 1:25:20. Susannah Scaroni of the U.S. was the top woman in 1:45:48.
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NEW YORK, Aug 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Gross Law Firm issues the following notice to shareholders of Tuya Inc.
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ALLEGATIONS: The complaint alleges that during the class period, Defendants issued materially false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (a) a material portion of Tuya's China-based customers were engaged in the widespread and systematic manipulation of reviews and product offerings in violation of Amazon.com's terms of use; (b) prior to the initial public offering, a consumer investigation and data breach had exposed an illicit fake review scheme being perpetrated by many of Tuya's clients, among others, which included, inter alia, the exposure of 13 million records of organized fake review scams linked to over 200,000 Amazon account profiles; (c) as a result of (a) and (b) above, there was a substantial risk that a material portion of Tuya's significant customers would be barred from using Amazon.com's platform, negatively impacting Tuya's business, revenue, earnings, and prospects; and (d) as a result of (a)-(c) above, the registration statement's representations regarding Tuya's historical financial and operational metrics and purported market opportunities and expected growth did not accurately reflect the actual business, operations, financial results, and trajectory of the Company at the time of the initial public offering, and such statements were materially false and misleading and lacked a reasonable factual basis.
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Baby tarantulas have invaded Iowa State University.
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service donated 169 confiscated tarantulas and offered them to the school in Ames this month.
The tarantulas, some not much bigger than a fingernail, arrived on Valentine's Day and were carefully unboxed by university's Insect Zoo staff and student workers.
The school said ten of the tarantulas went to its 17-acre property, called Reiman Gardens. The rest will be raised in the Insect Zoo until they get bigger.
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Ginny Mitchell, Insect Zoo education program coordinator, said she hopes to keep half of the tarantulas at Iowa State, where they’ll join other venomous species of spiders and scorpions as permanent zoo residents. The other half will be offered to other zoos when they are big enough.
Tarantulas are among many animals trafficked in the illegal pet trading industry.
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TAMPA, Fla., Feb. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- DoubleLine Income Solutions Fund (the "Fund"), which is traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol DSL, this week declared a distribution of $0.11 per share for the month of February 2023. The distributions are subject to the following ex-dividend, record and payment dates set by the Fund's Board of Trustees.
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DES MOINES, Iowa — A closely-watched new treatment for Alzheimer's has officially received the green light from the Food and Drug Administration, and local advocates are celebrating the decision.
The drug is called Leqembi. It's the first treatment for Alzheimer's that's able to slow the cognitive decline caused by the disease.
Leqembi received conditional approval from the FDA in January. However, Medicare refused to cover the cost until it received full clearance. A year's supply of the drug costs upwards of $26,000, so Thursday's decision means a milestone treatment is suddenly a lot more affordable.
"We are just at the beginning, very, very beginning of treatments here. And we hope every drug or every treatment that comes out in the future will not only be cheaper, but improve health outcomes," said Robyn Mills, Director of Public Policy of the Alzheimer's Association's Iowa chapter.
In a 1,800-patient study, Leqembi was found to slow memory loss and thinking decline by about five months in Alzheimer's patients who were in the early stages of dealing with the disease. It cannot totally stop that decline, but the drug's approval is still a major step forward.
"Think of all those graduations, those weddings that these people can go to if you just delay the severity of the disease that much longer. It's not a cure yet, but it can give people more time to do all those special things," Mills said.
According to the Alzheimer's Association, there were 66,000 Iowans age 65 or older with Alzheimer's in 2020. That number is expected to rise as high as 73,000 by 2025. But as research into new treatments continues, advocates say the work isn't over just yet.
"We've got to get doctors and health care organizations to really recognize that all there are treatments for Alzheimer's now and that we need to have an early detection so that we can be a part of these of these drugs and allow these drugs to work," Mills said.
Eisai, the manufacturer of Leqembi, says that approximately 100,000 Americans could be eligible to receive the drug by 2026.
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LOS ANGELES, June 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Netmarble, a leading developer and publisher of high-quality mobile games, released new content for its free-to-play PC Action MOBA game PARAGON: THE OVERPRIME. This game update adds an original hero, new event mode, improvements, and more.
PARAGON: THE OVERPRIME is introducing a brand new, original tank hero Adele following the introduction of Maco and Zena. She is a knight of small stature, and is at the forefront of her allies. She fights efficiently with sword and shield, switching up her tactics as the situation demands. Her reputation precedes her as a ruthless battlefield predator, despite her cute demeanor. Adele's skills have earned her a place among the Ventus mercenary.
Adele's skills focus on switching modes between damage and tank, changing the range of her abilities as well as offering her some crowd control, using a rose motif to mark enemies. Her skills include:
- It'll Be Over Soon: Adele swings her sword.
- It's Supposed To Hurt: She expands her shield, lowering her movement speed. At the same time, her physical and magic defense is increased, and a damage-reflecting buff is activated. Only basic attacks can be used while the Rose Shield is active.
- Let Me Hold You: Extends her composite sword at the target and marks them with a rose. Using the skill again makes her charge at the enemy and root them.
- Your Beautiful Scent: Adele uses her sword like a whip to deal damage, then swings the composite sword down in a straight line to deal additional damage.
- Where You Belong: She combines her shield and composite sword, then slams the ground where she is standing. Summons a poisonous rose pile which inflicts damage based on the enemy's Max Health and decreases Movement Speed.
In this update, new cosmetics will be added including: a new Heroic skin for Adele - 'Gothic Pink,' - and a new Heroic skin for the Fey, 'Guardian of the Sacred Tree '.
Red Moon has also been added, a 5v5 matchmaking mode where confrontation and team battles play an important role. Heroes are randomly selected, but each player will be allowed to switch once per battle, as another random roll. Health and Mana can only be restored at specific locations where energy sources are placed. Additionally, items can only be purchased before the battle starts and immediately after respawning, but cannot be purchased by returning to base during battle.The objective is to destroy the enemy's core, but there's only one narrow lane to attack, which will lead to quick, chaotic battles where reflexes and decision making will lead to victory.
Competitive play has also been revamped addressing player feedback. A separation of competitive regions has been introduced where Asia, Europe and North America will have their own competitive ladders and regional play. Hot Time Events will be hosted to encourage participation as these events will run daily at specific times in each region through July 27. During a Hot Time event, players will receive double EXP and Renar for winning and losing competitive matches.
Other improvements include item rebalancing and reworks to give users more variety on the battlefield, as well as continuing to make visual and interface improvements to the game. Branded sites have also been revamped with detailed gameplay information in the game information tab, and an improved news section so players can keep up on the latest game news without leaving the client.
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Stout cold front to produce snow in Upper Midwest, storms in Eastern US on Sunday
Sunday’s storms primarily pose an isolated damaging wind threat. A lack of instability will keep many of the storms in check and below severe weather criteria.
A cold front moving into the eastern half of the country will produce a plethora of weather events Sunday, which could mean the FOX Forecast Center will be busy tracking storms from the Ohio Valley to the Gulf Coast and snow in the Upper Midwest.
Many communities that saw record heat to end the workweek will be the recipients of the precipitation. In fact, the warmer air will be one of the ingredients of which the storms will take advantage.
A severe weather outbreak is not anticipated, but storms could turn strong to severe in some communities if the ingredients line up.
HOW TO USE THE 3D RADAR ON THE FOX WEATHER APP
Where is the cold front now?
Showers and thunderstorms are moving through the South, with a precipitation shield that extends northward into the Great Lakes.
Most of the precipitation is falling as rain, but as colder air gets pulled in from Canada, more of the precipitation in the northern tier of the country is expected to fall as snow.
Impacts from the system will continue to be felt through Monday as the cold front and associated low-pressure system slide eastward across the remaining parts of the country.
WHEN CAN YOU EXPECT THE LAST SNOW OF THE SEASON?
Who will see storms?
Showers and thunderstorms are possible on Sunday from the Great Lakes to the Gulf Coast, with a few that could turn severe with hail or gusty winds.
The FOX Forecast Center believes more instability will be present along the Gulf Coast, which could lead to a better chance that severe storm develops in Florida, Georgia or the Carolinas versus a more northern state.
Forecast models show many communities picking up less than an inch of rain, but where storms train over the same region, isolated higher amounts are possible, especially across the South.
Storms will move in from the west towards the east, with rain expected to clear the Southeast coast sometime Monday.
6 TYPES OF CLOUDS YOU MIGHT SEE DURING SEVERE STORMS
Who will see snow?
Falling temperatures throughout the day will help many communities in the Upper Midwest fall to near freezing and see either freezing rain or snow.
Cities from Des Moines, Iowa, to Chicago and points northward will all see a good chance that frozen precipitation will fall over the final half of the weekend or during the start of the workweek.
Forecast models show Minneapolis could get around 3 inches of snow while communities in northern Wisconsin and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan could see the brunt of the winter weather with between 5 inches and a foot possible.
Precipitation is expected to transition to snow after sunrise Sunday in Minneapolis, but in the Windy City, the transition may not happen until closer to midnight.
For most of the Midwest, the snow event will be considered a nuisance with only minor travel delays. For comminutes along Lake Superior, major travel disruptions are expected due to the heavier snow.
A Winter Storm Watch has been issued for counties where heavier precipitation is likely. | https://www.foxweather.com/weather-news/tracking-mid-april-storm-system-storms-rain-snow | 2023-04-16 00:59:50 | 0 | https://www.foxweather.com/weather-news/tracking-mid-april-storm-system-storms-rain-snow |
KALAMAZOO, MI -- A stretch of West Lovell Street will be closed for a day due to construction in the area, the city of Kalamazoo said in a news release.
Lovell Street between Burdick Street and Rose Street will be closed Saturday, March 18, for building work taking place in the area.
Traffic will be detoured during the work. Sidewalks will remain open for pedestrians and are permitted for use by bicycles, the city said.
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PHOENIX — The number of children born in Arizona last year rose for the first time in seven years, stumping experts who had expected a baby bust to worsen through the pandemic.
But Arizona Department of Health Services data shows that 77,735 children were born in the state last year, a 1.2% increase from the 76,781 born a year earlier, reversing six years of steady declines.
Experts are not sure what’s behind the increase in “pandemic babies” but said there could be several reasons, including overall population increases, changes in people’s attitudes toward having children and, perhaps, the pandemic itself.
“Just pure boredom. To be honest, that could be a part of it,” said Juan Vega, CEO of Women’s Health Arizona, the state’s largest OB-GYN practice. “Obviously when you’re stuck at home, you know, you’re not able to do much. There’s just not a lot of things to do.”
Arizona’s increase mirrors the nation’s. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s National Center for Health Statistics reported last week that more than 3.6 million babies were born in the U.S. in 2021, according to preliminary data. That was a 1.3% increase from 2020 and the first increase since 2014.
The CDC report also said that the country’s fertility rate rose from 56 births per 1,000 women between ages 15 and 44 in 2020 to 56.6 per 1,000 last year. The report did not give fertility rates by state for 2021, but the CDC said that Arizona’s rate of 54 births per 1,000 women in 2020 was 12th-lowest in the country for that year.
The numbers, while small, are still “significant” and may have bigger social consequences, said James Shockey, an associate professor of sociology at the University of Arizona.
“We would look at a stable population as a sort of consistent, persistent level of growth,” Shockey said. “And if we’re continuing to decrease the number of births – we have a declining population – it is not really a stable one from a demographic standpoint.”
In Arizona, child births have been on a general downward trajectory since peaking at more than 102,000 babies born annually in 2006, according to ADHS data, which said the fertility rate topped 80 births per 1,000 women of childbearing age at that time.
The declines continued through the start of the pandemic in 2020, when Dr. Monte Swarup of New Horizons Women’s Care said the state faced “some of the years where we had some of the lowest per capita birth rates.”
“So then we started to get certain concerns that young people just don’t want to have babies,” Swarup said. “You know, what can you do about that?”
That makes last year’s incremental increase a welcome change for Swarup and others in the field.
“This is exciting for us,” Vega said. “In our industry, in healthcare, we take care of women with their pregnancy. This is a good trend for our industry, and we’re happy it’s happening. We’re hoping that it continues.”
It does appear to have continued through the first quarter of 2022, with ADHS reporting 24,828 births in the first four months of 2022, an increase of 1,043 over the first quarter of 2021.
Vega believes the biggest reason for the increase – more likely than pandemic boredom factor – may be a simple demographic shift.
“The millennial generation, in my opinion, want to start having children, on average, in their early- to mid-30s,” Vega said. “Now you’re starting to see the millennial generation start to near the midpoint, getting pretty close to that mid-30 age range. They’re finally starting to have children.”
Shockey held similar views, saying would-be millennial parents got concerned about their financial stability early in the pandemic and decided to delay having kids.
“All of a sudden people realized everything’s OK,” Shockey said. “You now combine the people who were planning to have children in 2021 anyways with the people who delayed from 2020 and late 2019. And (they) gave birth.”
Total births have yet to reach pre-pandemic levels. And while Vega looked forward to a likely economic boom triggered by Arizona’s pandemic babies, Shockey pondered the societal changes it might bring.
“The question becomes for the future: Has the pandemic changed or hasn’t changed the way couples, or women in particular, think about the financial cost of children, the social cost of having children, the opportunity cost of having children and giving up the short-term advantages of a career,” he said.
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SAN MATEO COUNTY, Calif. (KRON) — The driver of a Tesla that crashed off a cliff in San Mateo County Monday has been arrested, according to the California Highway Patrol. Investigators believe the man crashed the car, which was carrying two young children, intentionally.
According to authorities, the vehicle was traveling along Highway 1 near Devil’s Slide, a steep coastal promontory roughly 20 miles outside San Francisco, when it went over the side of a cliff and fell about 250 feet.
Firefighters had to rappel down the cliff to rescue the two children, a 7-year-old girl and a 4-year-old boy. A helicopter crew was lowered down to help two adults – a man and a woman, both 41 – from the vehicle.
CHP said Monday that those in the vehicle had serious injuries but all survived.
On Tuesday, CHP confirmed the driver of the Tesla, identified as a Pasadena man, had been arrested for attempted murder and child abuse. He is currently being treated for his injuries at a hospital and will be booked into San Mateo County Jail upon his release.
“CHP investigators worked throughout the night interviewing witnesses and gathering evidence from the scene,” CHP said. “Based on the evidence collected, investigators developed probable cause to believe this incident was an intentional act.”
CHP does not know what driving mode the Tesla was in at the time of the crash but does not believe that to be a factor.
Officials are continuing to investigate the crash. Any witnesses are asked to contact the CHP – San Francisco Area at (415) 557-1094. | https://www.wdtn.com/news/4-survive-after-tesla-plunges-off-california-cliff-driver-arrested-for-attempted-murder/ | 2023-01-04 04:03:38 | 1 | https://www.wdtn.com/news/4-survive-after-tesla-plunges-off-california-cliff-driver-arrested-for-attempted-murder/ |
Vatican: Benedict in stable condition, participated in Mass
ROME (AP) — Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI was in stable condition Friday after suffering a decline in his health and participated in a private Mass in his room, the Vatican said, as the faithful in Rome honored “this last stretch of his pilgrimage.”
The Vatican provided a new medical bulletin Friday afternoon saying Benedict had been able to rest well for a second night.
“He also participated in the celebration of Holy Mass in his room yesterday afternoon,” Vatican spokesman Matteo Bruni said in a statement. “At present his condition is stationary.”
On Wednesday, Pope Francis revealed that his 95-year-old predecessor was “very ill” and he went to see him in his home in the Vatican Gardens. Francis called for prayers for Benedict, resulting in an outpouring of messages of solidarity from rank-and-file Catholics and cardinals alike.
In 2013, Benedict became the first pope in 600 years to resign, saying he no longer had the strength of body or mind to lead the then 1.2-billion-member Catholic Church. His resignation paved the way for Francis’ election.
Benedict, who for decades as Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger served the Vatican as its doctrinal guardian, chose to live out his retirement in seclusion in a converted monastery on Vatican City grounds. The German-born churchman was being tended to by a team of doctors and his longtime papal family: his secretary, Monsignor Georg Gaenswein, and a few consecrated women who help run the household.
On Friday evening, the cardinal vicar of Rome, Cardinal Angelo De Donatis, celebrated a special Mass for Benedict in St. John in Lateran Basilica. The monumental basilica was Benedict’s cathedral in his capacity as bishop of Rome when serving as pontiff.
The cardinal hailed Benedict’s qualities, saying he “always demonstrated a great trust in Providence.”
“As priest, theologian, bishop, pope, he expressed, at the same time, the strength and the sweetness of the faith, the essentialness and the simplicity of he who knows that, when you dream with God, dreams become reality,’” De Donatis said in his homily.
Referring to Benedict’s nearly 10 years in retirement from the papacy, De Donatis said that the pope emeritus “even in old age, and in illness, continues to sustain humanity totally offering oneself.”
The pope emeritus was “in profound communion with Pope Francis,’’ the cardinal said.
Some critics of Francis or of his predecessor have sought to depict the relationship between the retired and reigning pontiffs as a kind of rivalry, but De Donatis’ words seemed aimed at dispelling such a perception.
The homily’s final words resounded almost like a funeral ode.
“When He wants, God will approach this brother of ours in the slumber of death and will say to him, ‘Joseph, get up, Joseph, rise.’
“And it will be Christ and his mother to take him with them and lead him into paradise, where the dream of a life will because the reality of eternity,” the cardinal concluded.
During the Mass, one of the faithful read aloud a prayer asking God to “support and console him with his presence in this last stretch of his pilgrimage.”
Benedict has indicated that when he dies, he would like to be buried in the crypt in the grotto underneath St. Peter’s Basilica once occupied by the tomb of St. John Paul II, which was moved upstairs into the main basilica in recent years.
At the end of Mass, De Donatis said the faithful were entrusting “our Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI to the maternal care” of Jesus’ mother, “because she has promised to be near to her children in the moment of trial.”
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Nurses go on strike at 2 big New York City hospitals
NEW YORK (AP) — Nurses at two of New York City’s largest hospitals went on strike Monday in a dispute over pay and staffing levels after a weekend of negotiations did not produce a deal for a new contract.
The walkout involves as many as 3,500 nurses at Montefiore Medical Center in the Bronx and about 3,600 at Mount Sinai Hospital in Manhattan. Patients are likely to see disruptions in care such as emergency room visits and childbirth.
The New York State Nurses Association, which represents the workers, said it was being forced into the drastic step because of chronic understaffing that leaves them caring for too many patients.
“Nurses don’t want to strike. Bosses have pushed us to strike by refusing to seriously consider our proposals to address the desperate crisis of unsafe staffing that harms our patients,” the union said in a statement late Sunday.
Montefiore officials said in a statement Monday, “We remain committed to seamless and compassionate care, recognizing that the union leadership’s decision will spark fear and uncertainty across our community.”
The hospital planned to assign managers not represented by the union to cover nursing shifts.
Montefiore and Mount Sinai had been getting ready for a walkout by transferring patients, diverting ambulances to other institutions, postponing nonemergency medical procedures and arranging for temporary staffing.
Gov. Kathy Hochul urged the union and the hospitals late Sunday to take their dispute to binding arbitration.
Montefiore’s administration had said it was willing to let an arbitrator settle the contract “as a means to reaching an equitable outcome.”
The union did not immediately accept the proposal. In a statement, it said Hochul, a Democrat, “should listen to the frontline COVID nurse heroes and respect our federally-protected labor and collective bargaining rights.”
Montefiore and Mount Sinai are the last of a group of hospitals with contracts with the union that expired simultaneously. The Nurses Association had initially warned that it would strike at all of them at the same time — a potential calamity even in a city with as many hospitals as New York.
But one by one, the other hospitals struck agreements with the union as the deadline approached.
Nurses at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital ratified a deal Saturday that will give them raises of 7%, 6%, and 5% over the next three years while also increasing staffing levels. That deal, which covers 4,000 nurses, has been seen as a template for the negotiations with other hospital systems.
Nurses at two facilities in the Mount Sinai system also tentatively agreed to contracts Sunday. But negotiations continued at the system’s flagship hospital on Manhattan’s East Side.
Mount Sinai’s administration said in a statement that the union’s focus on staffing-to-patient ratios “ignores the progress we have made to attract and hire more new nurses, despite a global shortage of healthcare workers that is impacting hospitals across the country.”
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Tens of millions of Americans have been living with stifling, dangerous heat this summer. A new analysis shows how much worse it is for people living in urban environments.
Roughly 41 million people live in urban areas where temperatures are at least 8 degrees Fahrenheit warmer than their more rural surroundings, according to the analysis from the nonprofit research group Climate Central. In some neighborhoods of Washington D.C., Chicago, New York and San Francisco, temperatures are more than 10 degrees hotter, amplifying health risks and cooling costs for millions of residents.
Other research shows low-income areas and communities of color are often-worst affected.
Climate change, supercharged by the burning of fossil fuels, is causing more intense and more frequent heatwaves. A study published earlier this week found that recent heatwaves in Europe and America would be "virtually impossible" without human-caused warming.
In cities, the heat is amplified by something called the urban heat island effect.
Urban heat islands are a byproduct of a built environment. Gas-powered cars and air conditioning units generate and radiate heat. Concrete parking lots and buildings absorb the sun's heat and emit that heat long after the sun sets. Fewer trees mean less shade. Densely built areas essentially become islands where temperatures are hotter than their surroundings.
"Even if you live in the suburbs, there is some relevance when you think maybe [from] your nice shaded house, you go to the shopping plaza by the highway and you feel how much hotter it is there," said Jen Brady, senior data analyst at Climate Central. "It's because you have this dense built environment."
The new analysis is essentially a more detailed and tighter focused version of a report Brady helped lead in 2021, which created an index to measure the intensity of urban heat islands and then ranked the nation's 159 most-affected cities. That index generated an intensity score based on several things including population density, building height, and whether a surface reflects sunlight or absorbs and retains heat. Climate Central's latest examination looked at 44 of the country's largest cities by population, zoomed in, and applied the same index to nearly 19,000 census tracts.
"I was surprised at how far out the urban heat island effect was," Brady said. "I was thinking once you got out of the city core, [temperature] was just going to jump off a cliff, you know, [from] eight degrees more to two."
In reality, she said, the effects extend fairly far out. "You're maintaining four to five degrees further and further outside even the city core."
The study did not apply socioeconomic or race data to the findings, but other research shows that some neighborhoods experience even worse heat island effects than others.
Angel Hsu, a public policy professor at the University of North Carolina, published a study in 2021 looking at disproportionate exposures to heat islands between different communities.
"What we found is that within a city, there can be huge differences in those temperatures and the heat exposure that various residents experience depending on their socio-demographic background," she said. "Americans in major U.S. cities living two times below the poverty line are exposed to almost a full degree higher Celsius of this urban heat island effect compared to their wealthier counterparts. And the same thing goes with people of color."
The Biden administration is trying to address the discrepancy, announcing earlier this year the availability of $1 billion in grants for projects aimed at expanding green space or tree coverage in disadvantaged urban communities. Some cities and states are leading efforts to do the same. In Austin, aluminum shelters are being built over bus stops, providing shade for waiting commuters. In Los Angeles, some streets are being painted a bright shade of gray to reflect sunlight.
"There are smaller scale solutions," Brady said. "It's not going to take you from ten additional degrees to zero degrees, but they can make it more bearable."
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Growing popularity of functional water with herbal ingredients will be one of the key trends in the functional water market during 2021-2025
NEW YORK, May 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The functional water market is a part of the global packaged foods and meats market. Apart from the market in focus, Technavio's market analysis reports also provide in-depth coverage of the external factors influencing the parent market growth potential in the coming years.
In this report, Technavio defines 2020 as the base year and 2021-2025 as the forecast period. The size of the functional water market is anticipated to grow by USD 5.763 billion from 2020 to 2025. Moreover, the growth momentum of the market will accelerate at a CAGR of 7.78% during the forecast period. Our report describes in detail the various factors that are responsible for the market growth and the growth momentum.
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What are the Factors Driving the Growth of the Functional Water Market?
The growth of the functional water market will be driven by health-consciousness among consumers. Functional water has various minerals, vitamins, herbs, and other essential elements. Many consumers are opting for functional water, with the increase in awareness about its benefits.
What are the Trends Supporting the Growth of the Functional Water Market?
The growing popularity of functional water with herbal ingredients is a trend in the global functional water market. Consumers are becoming aware of the health benefits of functional water infused with herbs. In addition, functional water products with herbal ingredients are a healthier alternative to sweetened and carbonated beverages. Hence, manufacturers are introducing a wide range of variants that cater to health-conscious consumers.
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According to Technavio, the major vendors operating in the functional water market include Bridgepoint Group plc, Danone SA, Disruptive Beverages Inc., Nestle SA, NYSW Beverage Brands Inc., PepsiCo Inc., Sunsweet Growers Inc., Suntory Holdings Ltd., The Coca-Cola Co., and Trimino Brands among others.
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Table of Contents
1 Executive Summary
2 Market Landscape
- 2.1 Market ecosystem
- Exhibit 01: Parent market
- Exhibit 02: Market characteristics
- 2.2 Value chain analysis
- Exhibit 03: Value chain analysis: Packaged foods and meats
3 Market Sizing
- 3.1 Market definition
- Exhibit 04: Offerings of vendors included in the market definition
- 3.2 Market segment analysis
- Exhibit 05: Market segments
- 3.3 Market size 2020
- 3.4 Market outlook: Forecast for 2020 - 2025
- Exhibit 06: Global - Market size and forecast 2020 - 2025 ($ million)
- Exhibit 07: Global market: Year-over-year growth 2020 - 2025 (%)
4 Five Forces Analysis
- 4.1 Five forces summary
- Exhibit 08: Five forces analysis 2020 & 2025
- 4.2 Bargaining power of buyers
- Exhibit 09: Bargaining power of buyers
- 4.3 Bargaining power of suppliers
- Exhibit 10: Bargaining power of suppliers
- 4.4 Threat of new entrants
- Exhibit 11: Threat of new entrants
- 4.5 Threat of substitutes
- Exhibit 12: Threat of substitutes
- 4.6 Threat of rivalry
- Exhibit 13: Threat of rivalry
- 4.7 Market condition
- Exhibit 14: Market condition - Five forces 2020
5 Market Segmentation by Product
- 5.1 Market segments
- Exhibit 15: Product - Market share 2020-2025 (%)
- 5.2 Comparison by Product
- Exhibit 16: Comparison by Product
- 5.3 Flavored functional water - Market size and forecast 2020-2025
- Exhibit 17: Flavored functional water - Market size and forecast 2020-2025 ($ million)
- Exhibit 18: Flavored functional water - Year-over-year growth 2020-2025 (%)
- 5.4 Unflavored functional water - Market size and forecast 2020-2025
- Exhibit 19: Unflavored functional water - Market size and forecast 2020-2025 ($ million)
- Exhibit 20: Unflavored functional water - Year-over-year growth 2020-2025 (%)
- 5.5 Market opportunity by Product
- Exhibit 21: Market opportunity by Product
6 Customer landscape
7 Geographic Landscape
- 7.1 Geographic segmentation
- Exhibit 23: Market share by geography 2020-2025 (%)
- 7.2 Geographic comparison
- Exhibit 24: Geographic comparison
- 7.3 APAC - Market size and forecast 2020-2025
- Exhibit 25: APAC - Market size and forecast 2020-2025 ($ million)
- Exhibit 26: APAC - Year-over-year growth 2020-2025 (%)
- 7.4 North America - Market size and forecast 2020-2025
- Exhibit 27: North America - Market size and forecast 2020-2025 ($ million)
- Exhibit 28: North America - Year-over-year growth 2020-2025 (%)
- 7.5 Europe - Market size and forecast 2020-2025
- Exhibit 29: Europe - Market size and forecast 2020-2025 ($ million)
- Exhibit 30: Europe - Year-over-year growth 2020-2025 (%)
- 7.6 South America - Market size and forecast 2020-2025
- Exhibit 31: South America - Market size and forecast 2020-2025 ($ million)
- Exhibit 32: South America - Year-over-year growth 2020-2025 (%)
- 7.7 MEA - Market size and forecast 2020-2025
- Exhibit 33: MEA - Market size and forecast 2020-2025 ($ million)
- Exhibit 34: MEA - Year-over-year growth 2020-2025 (%)
- 7.8 Key leading countries
- Exhibit 35: Key leading countries
- 7.9 Market opportunity by geography
- Exhibit 36: Market opportunity by geography
8 Drivers, Challenges, and Trends
- 8.1 Market drivers
- 8.2 Market challenges
- Exhibit 37: Impact of drivers and challenges
- 8.3 Market trends
9 Vendor Landscape
- 9.1 Overview
- 9.2 Vendor landscape
- Exhibit 38: Vendor landscape
- 9.3 Landscape disruption
- Exhibit 39: Landscape disruption
- Exhibit 40: Industry risks
10 Vendor Analysis
- 10.1 Vendors covered
- Exhibit 41: Vendors covered
- 10.2 Market positioning of vendors
- Exhibit 42: Market positioning of vendors
- 10.3 Bridgepoint Group plc
- Exhibit 43: Bridgepoint Group plc - Overview
- Exhibit 44: Bridgepoint Group plc - Product and service
- Exhibit 45: Bridgepoint Group plc - Key News
- Exhibit 46: Bridgepoint Group plc - Key offerings
- 10.4 Danone SA
- Exhibit 47: Danone SA - Overview
- Exhibit 48: Danone SA - Business segments
- Exhibit 49: Danone SA - Key News
- Exhibit 50: Danone SA - Key offerings
- Exhibit 51: Danone SA - Segment focus
- 10.5 Disruptive Beverages Inc.
- Exhibit 52: Disruptive Beverages Inc. - Overview
- Exhibit 53: Disruptive Beverages Inc. - Product and service
- Exhibit 54: Disruptive Beverages Inc. - Key offerings
- 10.6 Nestle SA
- 10.7 NYSW Beverage Brands Inc.
- Exhibit 59: NYSW Beverage Brands Inc. - Overview
- Exhibit 60: NYSW Beverage Brands Inc. - Product and service
- Exhibit 61: NYSW Beverage Brands Inc. - Key offerings
- 10.8 PepsiCo Inc.
- Exhibit 62: PepsiCo Inc. - Overview
- Exhibit 63: PepsiCo Inc. - Business segments
- Exhibit 64: PepsiCo Inc. - Key offerings
- Exhibit 65: PepsiCo Inc. - Segment focus
- 10.9 Sunsweet Growers Inc.
- Exhibit 66: Sunsweet Growers Inc. - Overview
- Exhibit 67: Sunsweet Growers Inc. - Product and service
- Exhibit 68: Sunsweet Growers Inc. - Key offerings
- 10.10 Suntory Holdings Ltd.
- Exhibit 69: Suntory Holdings Ltd. - Overview
- Exhibit 70: Suntory Holdings Ltd. - Business segments
- Exhibit 71: Suntory Holdings Ltd. - Key offerings
- Exhibit 72: Suntory Holdings Ltd. - Segment focus
- 10.11 The Coca-Cola Co.
- Exhibit 73: The Coca-Cola Co. - Overview
- Exhibit 74: The Coca-Cola Co. - Business segments
- Exhibit 75: The Coca-Cola Co. - Key offerings
- Exhibit 76: The Coca-Cola Co. - Segment focus
- 10.12 Trimino Brands
- Exhibit 77: Trimino Brands - Overview
- Exhibit 78: Trimino Brands - Product and service
- Exhibit 79: Trimino Brands - Key offerings
11 Appendix
- 11.1 Scope of the report
- 11.2 Currency conversion rates for US$
- Exhibit 80: Currency conversion rates for US$
- 11.3 Research methodology
- Exhibit 81: Research Methodology
- Exhibit 82: Validation techniques employed for market sizing
- Exhibit 83: Information sources
- 11.4 List of abbreviations
- Exhibit 84: List of abbreviations
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COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) — Norway’s top court on Friday ruled that the son of a Russian businessman close to President Vladimir Putin violated a law that bars Russians from flying drones when he flew drones over the Arctic last year.
The Supreme Court’s decision overturned a lower court’s ruling, saying said that “the flight ban for Russian citizens includes drone flights,” making it illegal for Russian companies or citizens “to land on, take off from or fly over Norwegian territory” as the Scandinavian country’s law states.
Norway, like the European Union, decided on the ban in 2022 after the invasion of Ukraine.
Last year, a Norwegian district court had ruled that flying a hobby drone was not covered by the sanction regulations.
Andrey Yakunin, who holds both a Russian and a British passport and who lives in Italy, was arrested in Hammerfest, in Arctic Norway, on Oct. 17, after he had sailed around the Arctic Archipelago of Svalbard and along the coast of Norway.
Yakunin is the son of Russian businessman Vladimir Yakunin, a longtime acquaintance of Putin, who was placed on the U.S. State Department’s sanctions list of Russian officials and businessmen following Russia’s annexation of Crimea in 2014.
While circling Svalbard, Yakunin was responsible for two drones that he owned, and which were used several times for flights over the archipelago which sits more than 800 kilometers (500 miles) north of the Norwegian mainland. Yakunin had been filming with the drone while mountaineering, glacier walking and sailing.
His lawyer, John Christian Elden, noted that two of five Supreme Court judges had disagreed and didn’t decide whether drones had to be considered aircraft.
“That says something about how difficult this question is. Can one reasonably expect that an ordinary tourist would be able to understand this,” Elden said in a statement. He added that the Supreme Court only considered whether hobby drones are covered by the sanctions regulations and not, for instance, whether the rules apply to persons with dual citizenship.
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Gas prices rise to highest in 8 months
Published: Jul. 27, 2023 at 9:35 AM EDT|Updated: 1 hour ago
(CNN) - Planning a road trip before school starts? Plan for higher gas prices.
Prices at the pump have gone up 12 cents in three days.
According to AAA, the national average for regular gasoline climbed two cents Thursday to $3.71 a gallon.
That’s the highest in eight months, but that’s still well below the painful levels of last year.
In June 2022, gas prices hit a record of more than $5 a gallon.
The sudden spike is partly due to a jump in oil prices as recession fears fade and OPEC cuts production.
Another potential issue is extreme heat.
Some refineries, including at least one ExxonMobil facility, have had to undergo maintenance in recent days because of the extreme temperatures.
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LAHAINA, Hawaii (AP) — LAHAINA, Hawaii (AP) — Maui Land & Pineapple Co. (MLP) on Thursday reported a loss of $1.4 million in its first quarter.
On a per-share basis, the Lahaina, Hawaii-based company said it had a loss of 7 cents.
The real estate company posted revenue of $2.3 million in the period.
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BEIJING, June 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Autohome Inc. (NYSE: ATHM; HKEX: 2518) ("Autohome" or the "Company"), the leading online destination for automobile consumers in China, today announced that Mr. Haifeng Shao has stepped down from his role as a co-president of the Company due to his other personal commitments. Mr. Shao has no disagreement with the Company.
Mr. Quan Long, Chairman of the Board of Directors and Chief Executive Officer of Autohome, stated, "On behalf of Autohome, I would like to express our sincere gratitude to Haifeng for his dedication and valuable contribution to Autohome during his term of service with the Company. We wish him continued success in all of his future endeavors."
About Autohome Inc.
Autohome Inc. (NYSE: ATHM; HKEX: 2518) is the leading online destination for automobile consumers in China. Its mission is to engage, educate and inform consumers about everything auto. Autohome provides original generated content, professionally generated content, user-generated content, and AI-generated content, a comprehensive automobile library, and extensive automobile listing information to automobile consumers, covering the entire car purchase and ownership cycle. The ability to reach a large and engaged user base of automobile consumers has made Autohome a preferred platform for automakers and dealers to conduct their advertising campaigns. Further, the Company's dealer subscription and advertising services allow dealers to market their inventory and services through Autohome's platform, extending the reach of their physical showrooms to potentially millions of internet users in China and generating sales leads for them. The Company offers sales leads, data analysis, and marketing services to assist automakers and dealers with improving their efficiency and facilitating transactions. Autohome operates its "Autohome Mall," a full-service online transaction platform, to facilitate transactions for automakers and dealers. Further, through its websites and mobile applications, it also provides other value-added services, including auto financing, auto insurance, used car transactions, and aftermarket services. For further information, please visit www.autohome.com.cn.
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Buying houseplants on a budget
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Buying lots of houseplants to create an “indoor jungle” is a social media trend that seems here to stay. With all the touted air-purifying, stress-reducing goodness of plants, owning some not only beautifies your space, but can be beneficial to your health.
Some people find that once they start buying plants, it’s hard to stop: One plant becomes two, which soon becomes four, which can quickly turn into an indoor greenhouse.
Unfortunately, the cost of all those plants can add up. Thankfully, there are a few steps you can take to buy houseplants without emptying your wallet.
Plan for your houseplants
Budget
If you’re on a budget, plan things out before you buy. In particular, decide which kinds of plants you want and where you’d like them to go. By planning, you can make efficient purchases. An excellent way to start is to make a wish list.
Consider plant care
While you’re making your list, do a little research on required care. Depending on the types of plants you choose, care may be more complicated than you’d like.
Choose plants with common features
Once you have a sizable wish list, determine which plants have common features. Buying plants with similar needs makes it easier to care for them. For example, if you notice your list contains many succulents, you’ll learn they can likely all be watered around the same time. Likewise, succulents need similar soil and containers.
If you like a wide array of plants, prioritize them and buy your favorites first. If you have a few plants you’re deciding between, choose plants that are easy to care for.
Choose easy-care plants
Since many plants live so long, they sometimes cost more upfront. However, they’re more likely to grow and less likely to die, saving you time and money. Some notable plants for inexperienced gardeners include air plants, ponytail palms and ZZ plants.
- Air plants are relatively small plants that are easy to incorporate into décor. Air plants only require indirect sunlight and occasional water misting.
- While ponytail palms may look high-maintenance, they’re easy to take care of. With proper care, these hardy palms can live to be 100 years old.
- ZZ plants are notoriously hard to kill. Their water-storing roots make them especially good if you’re prone to forgetting to water.
- If you’re looking to bring some color to your home, begonias make a great addition. As long as they have full light, begonias will usually bloom all year and don’t need much water.
- Flowering bromeliads are colorful flowers that add a quirky pop to any home.
Pick common varieties of houseplants
By choosing tried-and-true kinds of plants, you can save money while still buying beautiful greenery. If you’re on a tight budget, you can usually find or ask for cuttings of common plants. Snake plants, spider plants and pothos are all popular and easy to propagate.
9GreenBox Red Christmas Cactus Plant
Christmas cactuses selectively bloom, and they require minimal care. They live long enough to be passed down from generation to generation.
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Plants for Pets Live Snake Plant
Snake plants are simple to care for and can even survive in dark rooms. They’re also sharable, as you only need a small leaf cutting to propagate.
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Plants for Pets Golden Pothos House Plant
Pothos are extremely popular, easy to care for and relatively easy to propagate. All they need is water and indirect sunlight.
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Hirt’s Gardens Reverse Variegated Spider Plant
Spider plants are hardy and straightforward to care for and propagate. However, if you live in an area with a temperature of 40 degrees or below, then a heat pack is recommended.
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Aloe vera is a hardy plant that enjoys being root-bound. While it doesn’t propagate quickly, it’s widespread and useful.
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Buy the right soil for your houseplants
Healthy plants start with good soil. Choose soil that has good drainage and suits your plants’ needs. In particular, look for soils that contain a lot of organic matter.
If you know you want to have multiple plants, it’s best to buy soil and containers in bulk. On the other hand, if you only want a few plants, go for quality over quantity.
Miracle-Gro Indoor Potting Mix
This soil is specifically formulated for indoor plants. It contains coconut coir, which helps the soil to rehydrate.
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Miracle-Gro Houseplant Potting Mix
This houseplant soil is specifically formulated to be resistant to bugs and provide nutrients. The ingredients ensure that the soil is less prone to gnats and conducive to grow indoor houseplants.
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Enhance the soil of your houseplants
If you already have soil and want to improve it, there are several things you can add. In general, adding organic matter will enhance any soil.
Earthworm castings offer various nutrients and organic matter, making them perfect for supporting any soil type.
Coarse pearlite can be added in small amounts to your soil to improve water regulation. Succulents and other desert plants benefit most from the addition of perlite to the soil.
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The Justice Department announced on Monday that it would monitor election sites in 24 different states around the country on Tuesday to ensure compliance with voting rights laws.
“Since the passage of the Voting Rights Act of 1965, the Civil Rights Division has regularly monitored elections in the field in jurisdictions around the country to protect the rights of voters,” wrote the DOJ in a statement.
The department will monitor voting sites in 64 jurisdictions across the 24 states that include: Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Florida, Georgia, Massachusetts, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, North Carolina, New Jersey, New Mexico, Nevada, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Texas, Utah, Virginia and Wisconsin.
The Civil Rights Division of the DOJ also announced that it will accept public complaints through its call center concerning possible violations of voting rights laws.
Relevant laws include the Voting Rights Act, the Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act, the National Voter Registration Act, the Help America Vote Act and the Civil Rights Acts.
The Civil Rights Division’s Disability Rights Section is in charge of monitoring voting to enforce the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
The criminal section of the division enforces laws to prohibit voter intimidation and suppression based on race, national origin and other traits.
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NEW YORK (AP) — Striking nurses chanted and waved signs outside two large New York City hospitals Monday after a weekend of negotiations over pay and staffing levels did not produce a deal for a new contract.
The walkout involves as many as 3,500 nurses at Montefiore Medical Center in the Bronx and about 3,600 at Mount Sinai Hospital in Manhattan. Patients are likely to see disruptions in care such as emergency room visits and childbirth.
The New York State Nurses Association, which represents the workers, said it was being forced into the drastic step because of chronic understaffing that leaves them caring for too many patients.
Strikers sang the chorus from Twisted Sister’s 1984 hit “We’re Not Gonna Take It” on Monday morning outside Mount Sinai on Manhattan’s Upper East Side.
“We were heroes only two years ago,” said Warren Urquhart, a nurse in transplant and oncology units, referring to the height of the COVID-19 crisis. “We was on the front lines of the city when everything came to a stop. And now we need to come to a stop so they can understand how much we mean to this hospital and to the patients.”
Nurse practitioner Juliet Escalon said, “We were so-called heroes — and now, this is how you treat the heroes?”
Union officials say nurses are pushing the issue of staffing levels for patients’ sake, as well as their own. Escalon said she sometimes finds herself caring for twice as many people as ideal standards call for and skipping bathroom breaks to attend to patients.
“What we’re really fighting here for is patient safety,” she said. “How can I pay attention to your needs when I’m being called somewhere else with the rest of the patients?”
Mount Sinai’s chief nursing officer, Fran Cartwright, has said that she empathizes with overtaxed nurses and that the hospital needs time to rebuild its ranks after the coronavirus pandemic spurred upheaval and departures in nursing and many other professions.
In the meantime, both hospitals planned to assign managers and others not represented by the union to cover the shifts of striking workers.
Montefiore officials said in a statement Monday, “We remain committed to seamless and compassionate care, recognizing that the union leadership’s decision will spark fear and uncertainty across our community.”
Mount Sinai officials said, “We’re prepared to minimize disruption, and we encourage Mount Sinai nurses to continue providing the world-class care they’re known for, in spite of NYSNA’s strike.”
Montefiore and Mount Sinai had been getting ready for a walkout by transferring patients, diverting ambulances to other institutions, postponing nonemergency medical procedures and arranging for temporary staffing.
Gov. Kathy Hochul urged the union and the hospitals late Sunday to take their dispute to binding arbitration.
Montefiore’s administration had said it was willing to let an arbitrator settle the contract “as a means to reaching an equitable outcome.”
The union did not immediately accept the proposal. In a statement, it said Hochul, a Democrat, “should listen to the frontline COVID nurse heroes and respect our federally-protected labor and collective bargaining rights.”
Montefiore and Mount Sinai are the last of a group of hospitals with contracts with the union that expired simultaneously. The Nurses Association had initially warned that it would strike at all of them at the same time — a potential calamity even in a city with as many hospitals as New York.
But one by one, the other hospitals struck agreements with the union as the deadline approached.
Nurses at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital ratified a deal Saturday that will give them raises of 7%, 6%, and 5% over the next three years while also increasing staffing levels. That deal, which covers 4,000 nurses, has been seen as a template for the negotiations with other hospital systems.
Nurses at two facilities in the Mount Sinai system also tentatively agreed to contracts Sunday. But negotiations continued at the system’s flagship hospital on Manhattan’s East Side.
Mount Sinai’s administration said in a statement that the union’s focus on staffing-to-patient ratios “ignores the progress we have made to attract and hire more new nurses, despite a global shortage of healthcare workers that is impacting hospitals across the country.” | https://www.myarklamiss.com/news/business/ap-business/ap-nurses-poised-to-strike-at-2-big-new-york-city-hospitals/ | 2023-01-09 16:30:55 | 0 | https://www.myarklamiss.com/news/business/ap-business/ap-nurses-poised-to-strike-at-2-big-new-york-city-hospitals/ |
FTC cracking down on questionable auto sales practices
PHOENIX (3TV/CBS 5) — The Federal Trade Commission is cracking down on junk fees, false advertising, and discriminatory pricing in the auto sales industry.
In the past year, FTC attorney Mark Glassman says the agency took action against two companies: Passport Automotive Group and Napleton, a multi-state auto dealer.
In the complaint against Passport, the FTC alleges the company regularly advertised certified, reconditioned or inspected cars at specific prices. But when the customer went to buy the car, Passport charged them “extra hundreds to thousands of dollars in fees” for inspections and certifications — essentially double charging the buyer.
“One of the examples that we cited in one of the cases was of a consumer who had purchased a used car that was advertised as a certified used car,” Glassman said. “And then when he went to buy the car, he was told that he’d have to pay a fee for inspection and recertification. And those were things that were already part of the certification process.”
The complaint also alleged Passport charged Black and Latino consumers hundreds of dollars more in financing costs and fees on average than white customers. That violates the FTC Act and the Equal Credit Opportunity Act. In the settlement with the FTC Passport denied liability but agreed to pay $3.3 million, which will be used to refund customers. Passport also agreed to a change in business practices
And in the case against Napleton, the FTC lawsuit accused the company of charging junk fees for unwanted “add-ons” onto customers’ bills, as well as discriminating against Black applicants by charging them more for financing. Napleton settled the lawsuit by denying liability but agreeing to pay $10 million, which will be used to refund affected customers.
In the wake of these cases, the FTC proposed a rule to ban both junk fees and bait-and-switch advertising tactics. “What we’re out there doing is trying to make sure that businesses are conducting themselves in non-deceptive ways and in a way that accurately portrays the nature of the deal,” Glassman said.
Glassman also says to be wary if someone asks you to pay upfront in return for re-negotiating the terms of a loan. “That’s an immediate sign that they should be concerned about fraud,” he said.
There are a few things you can do to protect yourself when buying a car. Ask for a copy of every single document when discussing car payments and loans. Also, reach out to the car finance company directly if you have any questions, or if you want to make adjustments to your payments.
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VINITA, Okla. (KSN/KODE) — A $2-billion “Americana-themed” theme park roughly the size of Disney World’s Magic Kingdom is scheduled to open in Oklahoma in 2026, developers announced this week.
The American Heartland Theme Park will be located along Route 66 near Vinita, in northeast Oklahoma.
“Our whole objective is to bring family entertainment and value to the world,” said Larry Willhite, the CEO of development firm Mansion Entertainment Group.
The 125-acre park will offer rides and attractions across “six distinctly American lands” to be known as Great Plains, Bayou Bay, Big Timber Falls, Stony Point Harbor, Liberty Village and Electropolis. The park will also offer “restaurant-quality food” throughout, according to a press release.
In addition to the theme park, developers also plan to build what’s said to be the largest campground in the central United States on an adjacent 30-acre lot, comprising of 750 RV spaces and 300 cabins.
A 300-room hotel with an indoor water park is also anticipated.
The attraction is expected to bring almost 5 million guests each year — including an estimated 2 million from out-of-state.
“And our main goal is to make it affordable,” said American Heartland founder and chief creative officer Gene Bicknell. “So a family of mom and dad and a couple of kids, you know their whole dream is to take their kids to a park of this type.”
Bicknell added that a portion of the revenue from the park is earmarked for various charities, too.
“We have a record of helping orphans and people all around the world getting education and improving their lives. I hope this park will help generate that for this area and many more to come in the future,” said Bicknell.
The development will open in phases, with the RV park scheduled to open first in 2025. The 125-acre theme park is scheduled to begin operating in 2026.
“I’m not going to say anything is easy at this magnitude, but we have not had any hurdles,” Willhite said. “The state has been wonderful, and we also know we are going to face other hurdles as we grow and it comes to fruition.” | https://www.myarklamiss.com/news/national-news/americana-themed-amusement-park-the-size-of-disneys-magic-kingdom-is-coming-to-oklahoma/ | 2023-07-20 16:53:33 | 0 | https://www.myarklamiss.com/news/national-news/americana-themed-amusement-park-the-size-of-disneys-magic-kingdom-is-coming-to-oklahoma/ |
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Last year the stars aligned for Lainey Wilson after more than a decade trying to get the doors to open for her as a country singer-songwriter.
But even as she was winning awards and hitting the top of the Billboard country airplay chart, her family bedrock was shaken this summer with the hospitalization of her father, Brian.
“It’s really interesting trying to navigate life when your professional side of it is doing really great, but your personal feels like it is falling apart,” Wilson told The Associated Press. “And when my daddy got sick this past summer, I’m not gonna lie: It was hard to stand on stage and pour my heart out.”
Wilson is glad to say that — after two months in the hospital and weeks in rehab — her father will be by her side when she walks into the Country Music Association Awards on Wednesday as the leading nominee.
“It was definitely a test,” said Wilson, who had to cancel a couple of shows, but then resumed both her touring as well as her acting role on the new season of “Yellowstone.” “It was a test for me to roll my sleeves up and get the job done no matter what, no matter how I’m feeling.”
Wilson grew up on a farm in rural Baskin, Louisiana, where her family taught her life lessons about hard work and treating people right, along with plenty of Southern-fried sayings. And that blue-collar wit and wisdom is woven all throughout her new record “Bell Bottom Country,” a rollicking country-rock record that encompasses Wilson’s unique “country with a flare” attitude.
“I feel like everybody’s got a little bell bottom country about them,” she said. “It’s just leaning into whatever it is that makes you you — different and unique and unapologetically yourself.”
Earlier this year, she won song of the year and best new female artist at the Academy of Country Music Awards. That made her a likely nominee at CMA Awards, but her debut with six nominations puts her in a rare class of only four artists in CMA history to do the same and all of those other artists (Glen Campbell, Brad Paisley and Kacey Musgraves) went on to have huge careers that changed the genre. Her nominations include female artist of the year, new artist of the year, album of the year for “Sayin’ What I’m Thinkin,’” song of the year for “Things a Man Oughta Know,” and musical event and music video for “Never Say Never” with Cole Swindell.
Wilson certainly is no overnight success, living her early years in Nashville in a camper trailer and trying to make inroads in the songwriting community. One of her earliest artist co-writes was with a young North Carolina writer named Luke Combs, now a superstar who invited Wilson to open his stadium tour next year.
“Time was a big part of my story, and I think that’s why I had to wait a really long time,” said Wilson. “I mean, it took me seven years to even get a publishing deal, eight years to get a record deal,” she said.
Lots of things hit at just the right time for Wilson’s name to start spreading not only in country music, but in television as well. Her songs were played in earlier seasons of the Paramount Network show “Yellowstone” alongside a soundtrack that included songs from Chris Stapleton, Sturgill Simpson and Jason Isbell. That led the showrunner Taylor Sheridan to offer her a role as a country singer in the new season starting Sunday.
Wilson said acting isn’t all that different from working a stage as a singer, learning lines that other people wrote, and said that it helped that the role was so similar to herself. And she didn’t even have to change her recognizable northern Louisiana accent.
Wilson said no one in the music industry has told her to smooth out her drawls and y’alls, but she said plenty of people on social media question whether her accent is exaggerated. She’s got fighting words for those critics: “The way that I talk is the way that I sing. Like it or lump it.”
In addition to her nominations, Wilson will take the CMA stage for a performance of “wait in the truck,” a duet with HARDY, that is currently climbing the charts. The song is a murder ballad about domestic violence that reminded Wilson of the ‘90s Garth Brooks classic “The Thunder Rolls.”
“I want the people who have been abused to hear the song,” Wilson said. “I want them to feel like they are not alone. But I want the abusers to hear it. I want them to be haunted.”
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SMITHS FALLS, ON, June 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ - Canopy Growth Corporation ("Canopy Growth" or the "Company") (TSX: WEED) (NASDAQ: CGC) is providing this bi-weekly update on the status of the management cease trade order granted on June 2, 2023 (the "MCTO") by its principal regulator, the Ontario Securities Commission under National Policy 12-203 – Management Cease Trade Orders ("NP 12-203"), following the Company's announcement on May 26, 2023 (the "Default Announcement") that the Company has initiated an internal review of the financial reporting matters related to BioSteel Sports Nutrition Inc. (the "BioSteel Review") and has determined that it will need to restate its (i) audited consolidated financial statements for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2022, included in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2022 and (ii) unaudited consolidated financial statements for the quarterly periods ended June 30, 2022, September 30, 2022 and December 31, 2022, included in the Corporation's Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q for such quarterly periods (collectively, the "Restated Financial Statements").
The Company reports that: (i) there are no changes to the information contained in the Default Announcement that would reasonably be expected to be material to an investor; (ii) the Company is satisfying and confirms that it intends to continue to satisfy the provisions of the alternative information guidelines under NP 12-203 and issue bi-weekly default status reports until the Restated Financial Statements are filed, each of which will be issued in the form of a press release; (iii) there has not been any other specified default by the Company under NP 12-203, and, except as set forth below, no such other default is anticipated; (iv) the Company is not subject to any insolvency proceedings; and (v) there is no material information concerning the affairs of the Company that has not been generally disclosed.
The Company continues to work with its auditors to complete the Restated Financial Statements further to the Company's recent filing of Form 12b-25 with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. While the Company is continuing to work diligently to complete the BioSteel Review and the Restated Financial Statements it will not report its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2023 (the "2023 10-K") on or before the expiration of the 15 calendar day extension provided by Rule 12b-25(b) but expects to file on or before June 23, 2023.
Canopy Growth is a leading North American cannabis and CPG company dedicated to unleashing the power of cannabis to improve lives. Through an unwavering commitment to our consumers, Canopy Growth delivers innovative products with a focus on premium and mainstream cannabis brands including Doja, 7ACRES, Tweed, and Deep Space. Our CPG portfolio features sugar-free sports hydration brand BioSteel, targeted 24-hour skincare and wellness solutions from This Works, gourmet wellness products by Martha Stewart CBD, and category defining vaporizer technology made in Germany by Storz & Bickel. Canopy Growth has also established a comprehensive ecosystem to realize the opportunities presented by the U.S. THC market through its rights to Acreage Holdings, Inc. a vertically integrated multi-state cannabis operator with principal operations in densely populated states across the Northeast, as well as Wana Brands, a leading cannabis edible brand in North America, and Jetty Extracts, a California-based producer of high-quality cannabis extracts and pioneer of clean vape technology. Beyond our world-class products, Canopy Growth is leading the industry forward through a commitment to social equity, responsible use, and community reinvestment— pioneering a future where cannabis is understood and welcomed for its potential to help achieve greater well-being and life enhancement. For more information visit www.canopygrowth.com.
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Risks, uncertainties and other factors involved with forward-looking information could cause actual events, results, performance, prospects and opportunities to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking information, including delays in completing the Restated Financial Statements and the 2023 Form 10-K; negative operating cash flow; uncertainty of additional financing; use of proceeds; volatility in the price of the Company's common shares; inherent uncertainty associated with projections; expectations regarding future investment, growth and expansion of operations; regulatory and licensing risks; changes in general economic, business and political conditions, including changes in the financial and stock markets and the impacts of increased rates of inflation; legal and regulatory risks inherent in the cannabis industry, including the global regulatory landscape and enforcement related to cannabis; additional dilution; political risks and risks relating to regulatory change; risks relating to anti-money laundering laws; compliance with extensive government regulation and the interpretation of various laws regulations and policies; public opinion and perception of the cannabis industry; and such other risks contained in the public filings of the Company filed with Canadian securities regulators and available under the Company's profile on SEDAR at www.sedar.com and with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission through EDGAR at www.sec.gov/edgar, including under the heading "Risk Factors" in the Company's annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended March 31, 2022 and its subsequently filed quarterly reports on Form 10-Q.
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Dear Amy: My father recently died.
I am the child of his first wife. He also had a child with his second wife, to whom he was married for 50 years.
My half-brother “Gerald” and I get along fine.
Our father’s obituary was written so that it sounded like his second wife was his only wife, with no mention of my mother.
Dad was prominent in his field, and his Wikipedia entry also makes no mention of his marriage to my mother.
My name and my children’s names are acknowledged, but the implication is that I am the child of his second wife.
My mom never got over my father’s infidelity and desertion. She is hurt that she has been written out like this.
Should I say something to my brother to change this so that my mother is acknowledged in his history? Should obituaries and biographies be truthful about exes?
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I lived my life tiptoeing around the animosity between my parents, and I wish this sad saga to be over. — Loving, but Sad Daughter
Dear Loving: Many obituaries are actually “death notices,” written by family members and/or funeral homes.
Strictly speaking, obituaries are written by journalists and are published in newspapers and magazines. Obituaries attempt to tell the story of a person’s life, and yes — they should be factually correct.
If “Gerald” wrote the notice, then he omitted your mother’s name purposely and incorrectly, as family members sometimes do (some family members of the deceased even write competing death notices, including different information about their loved-one).
He might have done so to protect his own mother’s feelings or reputation.
Whoever composed your father’s Wikipedia page might have used the death notice as a source, incorrectly leaving out your mother’s name.
Your brother also might have written or edited the Wikipedia entry, deliberately leaving out your mother’s name.
Biographies and Wikipedia entries should be factually correct.
This Wikipedia entry should be revised. You could edit it yourself and you should let your brother know that you are concerned that information concerning your father’s life is not only incorrect, but also hurtful to you because it erases your mother’s identity and creates a false impression regarding your own identity.
Unfortunately, the long-standing dynamic in your family is not likely to end — even with your father’s death. But maybe it is time for you to stop tiptoeing.
Dear Amy: I think it is time for pet owners to take a good, long look at their beliefs and behavior and give non-pet people a break.
My mother and uncle struggled with allergies to animals, and the problems ranged from nasty skin lesions and irritated eyes to alarming breathing problems.
When I saw similar problems beginning with me, I promised myself I would never have pets. My health is better as a result.
Please stop regarding me as unfriendly because I do not want to pet your dog or cat or have your bird perch on me, whether or not allergies are a factor.
Please don’t tell me my allergies are not real because you can’t see them.
Please leave your pets at home when you stop in to see me.
Please stop telling me that volunteering at the shelter would change my mind.
Please don’t tell me that letting your dog stray into my yard to poop (and leaving the evidence there) is something I should not complain about “because if you had a pet, you’d understand.” — No Vet Bills
Dear No Vet: I understand why people see their pets as “family members,” but some humans use this as an excuse for every single choice regarding their pets.
Family members need limits! (Do you bring your toddler where you know she’s not welcome? Do you let Aunt Harriet poop on your neighbor’s lawn?)
Allergies are not the only reason some humans don’t want to be around animals, and yes — pet stewards should respect other people’s choices.
Dear Amy: Like “Constantly Tuned In,” I too need a TV to sleep by, which distracts my mind so I can sleep.
As an adult I realized this TV dependency was the result of hearing my mother in the living room watch TV after I went to bed during my childhood. It was comforting.
I now keep the TV in another room (once in a closet! ) or in a TV cabinet with doors.
Then I have the sound without the flickering light.
I sleep beautifully and soundly. — Comforted
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NEW YORK, March 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- In April, the National Kidney Foundation (NKF) will honor pediatric nurse Jeanetta Wammack, RN, CDN for her dedication as a Peritoneal Dialysis Nurse at Arkansas Children's Hospital by presenting her with the Council of Nephrology Nurses and Technicians award in the name of Carol Mattix. The award is presented annually at the 2023 NKF Spring Clinical Meetings held in Austin, TX from April 11 -15.
Carol Mattix was a home dialysis training nurse of the last century who worked tirelessly to improve the care of patients living with kidney failure.
"Jeanetta's devotion to her patients would make Carol Mattix proud and truly continues her commitment to those facing kidney disease and kidney failure," said NKF President Sylvia Rosas, MD, MSCE. "Dialysis nurses are in high demand while taking care of complex patients and educating individuals with kidney failure and their families. They are vital to nephrology care and the NKF is proud to honor them each year."
In 1999, Wammack lost her father to end-stage kidney disease, which led her to become a dialysis nurse. Wammack received her nursing degree from Baptist School of Nursing in 1994. She began her nursing career at Baptist Memorial Hospital, working in the critical care department.
"I am honored, and in disbelief that the National Kidney Foundation would choose to honor me with the distinguished Carol Mattix Award," Jeanetta said. "I feel so undeserving, because I know I am not alone in trying to provide the best care possible for my dialysis patients. I just treat my patients the way I would want my loved ones to be treated, and I know there are so many other nurses out there doing the same thing. So, I humbly and graciously accept this award on behalf of all those nurses."
Wammack has spent 24 of her 29 years of nursing working in the dialysis field. She started her dialysis career at Arkansas Renal Systems working in hemodialysis. She quickly advanced to Clinic Manager, where she remained in management for 13 years. But her desire to work directly with patients drove her to an adult peritoneal dialysis facility, and later to the pediatric peritoneal dialysis department at Arkansas Children's Hospital. Jeanetta has worked in almost every facet of dialysis.
"NKF is a great resource for my dialysis patients, and they have been a great resource for myself as well," Wammack said. "NKF helps me stay abreast of the ever-changing world of dialysis."
"My father meant the world to me and seeing him suffer and have a hard time with dialysis made me want to do something to help him, and others like him," Wammack said. "I wanted to make a difference in my patients' lives. I wanted to show them that I really cared about them and would do anything I could to give them the best care possible, while also trying to make their dialysis experience a little better."
Each year, NKF considers the work of hundreds of specialists in the field of Nephrology and selects among them those who most exemplify the relentless efforts of NKF to enhance the lives of patients through action, education, and accelerating change. The prestigious awards are presented to the recipients during the annual gathering of clinicians and kidney health professionals at the NKF 2023 Spring Clinical Meetings, which will be held in April 11-15, in Austin, TX.
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For the past 31 years, nephrology healthcare professionals from across the country have come to NKF's Spring Clinical Meetings to learn about the newest developments related to all aspects of nephrology practice; network with colleagues; and present their research findings. The NKF Spring Clinical Meetings are designed for meaningful change in the multidisciplinary healthcare teams' skills, performance, and patient health outcomes. It is the only conference of its kind that focuses on translating science into practice for the entire healthcare team.
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RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — A 2018 law requiring photo identification to vote in North Carolina remains invalidated after a narrow majority on the state Supreme Court agreed Friday with a lower court decision that struck it down.
In a 4-3 decision, the court’s Democratic justices said they saw no reason to disturb the 2021 ruling that voided the photo ID law. The lower court said the law violated the equal protection clause of the state constitution because it was tainted by racial bias and designed to help Republicans retain their grip on the General Assembly.
“We hold that the three-judge panel’s findings of fact are supported by competent evidence showing that the statute was motivated by a racially discriminatory purpose,” Associate Justice Anita Earls wrote in the majority opinion. “The provisions enacted ... were formulated with an impermissible intent to discriminate against African American voters in violation of the North Carolina Constitution.”
One Republican legislative leader said later Friday that he would try to pass another voter ID law next year, when the Supreme Court will flip to a 5-2 Republican majority following judicial elections last month.
The law being challenged was passed weeks after a photo identification amendment to the state constitution was approved by voters. That amendment is also in danger of being thrown out in separate litigation.
“If Democrats on the state Supreme Court can’t respect the will of the voters, the General Assembly will," Senate leader Phil Berger said in a news release. "Regardless of the policymaking goals of the activist justices, the people of North Carolina overwhelmingly support voter ID laws."
Republicans have been trying for over a decade to implement photo ID, passing legislation in 2011 and 2013. They say voter ID is designed to bolster confidence in elections, root out any voter fraud and is broadly popular. Voter ID critics say the incidence of such fraud is overblown. Thirty-five states request or require some ID at the polls, with about half asking for photo identification, according to the National Conference of State Legislatures.
The 2011 law was vetoed by then-Gov. Beverly Perdue. The 2013 law was carried out in 2016 primary elections before a federal appeals court struck it down.
The 2018 law expanded the number of qualifying IDs compared to the 2013 law. Procedures also would allow people without qualifying IDs to cast ballots by filling out a form. Voter ID under these rules, however, has never been carried out, since it’s been blocked by courts. The lawsuit was filed by minority voters minutes after Republicans overrode Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper’s veto of the 2018 bill.
The judges in 2021 found that the law was rushed through and discriminated against Black voters. Earls accepted the findings of that panel that state history shows an improvement in political participation by African American voters is followed by attempts to thwart or limit it.
The trial court found that Republican lawmakers knew of earlier evidence that Black residents had less access to voter ID than others but the legislators “did little if anything to address these concerns when raised by other General Assembly members,” Earls wrote.
Jeff Loperfido, an attorney representing the plaintiffs, praised the ruling and said he hoped "it sends a strong message that racial discrimination will not be tolerated under our laws.” Loperfido works for the Southern Coalition for Social Justice, which was founded by Earls. While a voting rights attorney, Earls represented litigants challenging the 2013 law in state court.
Writing a dissenting opinion for the three Republican jurists, Associate Justice Phil Berger Jr. — the son of the Senate leader — said the majority ignored a 2020 appeals court ruling addressing a federal lawsuit also challenging the 2018 law. That appeals court declared just because legislators passed a voter ID law found to be racially discriminatory in the past doesn't presume a new version is tainted as well.
The plain language of the law shows no intent to discriminate, Berger Jr. said, and the plaintiffs failed to present “any concrete evidence that either they, or any other citizen of this state, would not be able to exercise their right to vote” under the law. That federal lawsuit is pending but may be moot given Friday's ruling. | https://www.sfchronicle.com/news/article/N-Carolina-voter-ID-still-void-after-Supreme-17659496.php | 2022-12-16 20:33:26 | 0 | https://www.sfchronicle.com/news/article/N-Carolina-voter-ID-still-void-after-Supreme-17659496.php |
A cold front moves through the area early Tuesday. We expect dry conditions on Tuesday with the return of a lot of sunshine. Temperatures will be a little cooler.
TONIGHT: Partly to mostly cloudy and chilly. Low 38
TUESDAY: Partly to mostly sunny, breezy and cool. High near 50
TUESDAY NIGHT: Increasing clouds with a chance of late night showers, some winter mix possible north of I-70. Low 35
WEDNESDAY: Cloudy and milder with periods of rain and a thunderstorm possible. High 62
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BOSTON, July 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- RapDev, an Elite ServiceNow engineering consultancy for enterprise technology solutions released Digi, an open-source Coding Assistant for ServiceNow, with free access for the ServiceNow community. Digi grants ServiceNow developers a GitHub co-pilot experience on the platform, making code generation and debugging effortless, while continuing to drive innovation within the ServiceNow ecosystem.
"LLMs have been in the wild. The tricky part is enabling their output to create meaningful change in a technical environment, in a controlled and configurable way. I have never been prouder of a team of engineers. They delivered the foundation of an open-source AI future for the entire ServiceNow ecosystem. This is just the beginning!", said Kyle Brueckner, Engineering Manager at RapDev.
By offering a flexible and configurable framework to leverage AI in modern operations, developers can benefit from spending less time writing code, and more time automating testing and debugging to innovate faster with ServiceNow. Live on GitHub, ServiceNow developers can now access key features:
- Connect to popular models or AI engines like Codex, Bard, or private Starcoder stacks.
- Customize prompts, prefixes, and postfixes for messages sent to the AI engine
- Complete traceability for every AI action performed on the platform.
- Validate changes to ensure modifications to your environment are accurately assessed before implementation.
How Digi works
A simple user-interface allows a ServiceNow developer to submit a statement, which in turn returns an AI-generated block of code that can be easily inserted into any ServiceNow development scripts. A developer can review, insert, test, and accept the block of code within seconds, saving them minutes or even hours of manual development.
The road ahead for Digi
- Pre-trained data collation: Streamline the preparation of structured pre-training data by leveraging relevant and publicly available information from your ServiceNow instance.
- Starcoder in a box: Offer Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) for a plug-and-play Starcoder stack, enabling you to securely train sensitive data.
- Test-Driven Development: Enable Digi to build solutions on the platform based on ATF (Automated Test Framework) tests until the tests pass.
- AI Actions: Extend Digi's use cases beyond code generation and harness its vast data resources to provide contextual insights for workflow creation, ticket handling, and real-time incident analysis.
Join us in charting the future of AI on ServiceNow
RapDev invites all ServiceNow developers to access Digi on GitHub, star the repo and create a pull request to collaborate with the project team. Users are encouraged to attend the quarterly architectural board meetings hosted by RapDev to further the conversation about where we can collectively take AI on ServiceNow, together.
About RapDev
Founded in 2019, RapDev has become the go-to partner for cloud-native software implementations of ServiceNow and Datadog at Fortune 1000 organizations. Through extensive experience working with domestic and international organizations to drive time-to-value and ROI on DevOps investments for highly regulated environments, RapDev optimizes software release cycles and ensures availability for cloud-native applications. RapDev expertly guides organizations through their DevOps transformations from beginning to end.
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LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Voters approved recreational marijuana in Maryland and Missouri but rejected it in three other states, signaling support gradually growing for legalization even in conservative parts of the country.
The results mean that 21 states have now approved marijuana’s recreational use. Arkansas, North Dakota and South Dakota voters rejected legalization proposals in Tuesday’s elections.
Advocates said the results send a message to lawmakers in Washington about support around the country for legalization.
“A growing number of voters recognize that cannabis policy reform is in the best interest of public health and safety, criminal justice reform, social equity, and personal freedom,” Toi Hutchinson, president and CEO of the Marijuana Policy Project, said in a statement. “State-level legalization victories are what’s necessary to move the needle forward at the federal level.”
The state voting follows moves by President Joe Biden toward decriminalizing marijuana. Biden last month announced he was pardoning thousands of Americans convicted of simple possession of marijuana under federal law.
Advocates of the marijuana initiatives have said Biden’s announcement could give a boost to their efforts.
Missouri’s measure will legalize recreational marijuana for adults 21 and older and expunge records of past arrests and convictions for nonviolent marijuana offenses, except for selling to minors or driving under the influence.
“It just shows that this is not a partisan issue,” said John Payne, who led the Missouri campaign to legalize marijuana use. “This is something that transcends partisan divides.”
Payne said he expected recreational sales to start in Missouri early next year.
Opponents said they would be working to limit the implementation of Missouri’s legalization, such as working with cities and towns to opt out of allowing dispensaries.
“The devil is in the details, and we will remain actively involved in Missouri implementation because we don’t need another Big Tobacco industry harming kids in Missouri,” said Kevin Sabet, president of SAM Action, an anti-legalization group.
Maryland will also make changes in criminal law and create automatic expungements of past marijuana possession convictions.
Heading into the election, recreational marijuana was legal in 19 states, and polls have shown opposition to legalization softening. All of the states with recreational marijuana on the ballot, except for Maryland, voted for Donald Trump in the 2020 presidential election.
About 6 in 10 voters support legalizing the recreational use of marijuana nationwide, according to VoteCast, an extensive survey of more than 90,000 voters nationwide conducted for The Associated Press by NORC at the University of Chicago.
“Support for ending marijuana prohibition in the states is spreading much like it did at the end of alcohol prohibition,” said Mason Tvert, a partner at VS Strategies, a cannabis policy and public affairs firm. “
The five states that held votes on Tuesday have legal medical marijuana programs. That includes Arkansas, which in 2016 became the first Bible Belt state to approve medical marijuana. The state’s dispensaries opened in 2019, and more than 91,000 patients have cards to legally buy marijuana for medical conditions.
The legalization campaigns raised about $23 million in the five states, with the vast majority in Arkansas and Missouri. More than 85% of contributions in those two states came from donors associated with companies holding medical marijuana licenses, according to an Associated Press analysis of the most recent campaign finance reports.
In Arkansas, supporters ran upbeat ads touting the thousands of jobs they said would be created by the measure. Opponents ran more ominous spots, warning voters to “protect Arkansas from big marijuana.”
“The marijuana industry spent millions of dollars trying to write itself into the Arkansas Constitution,” said Jerry Cox, executive director of the Family Council Action Committee, one of the groups opposing the measure. “Now they know that Arkansans do not support that kind of crony politics.”
The initiative drew the criticism of traditional legalization opponents as well as some medical marijuana advocates, who said the Arkansas proposal placed too many limits and would only benefit a handful of dispensaries. Republican Gov. Asa Hutchinson, a former head of the federal Drug Enforcement Administration, also opposed the measure.
Supporters indicated they planned to try again in Arkansas.
“Tonight, we made history by putting adult-use cannabis on the ballot for the first time, Although we fell short, we look forward to continuing this effort to build this momentum to 2024,” said Robert McLarty, campaign director for Responsible Growth Arkansas.
David Owen, who led North Dakota’s legalization effort, said he wasn’t sure another effort would be made after the proposal was rejected.
“Tonight was not what we wanted, but the people have spoken and we have to prepare for the next steps,” Owen said.
North Dakota’s proposal would have allowed people 21 and older to legally use marijuana at home as well as possess and cultivate restricted amounts of cannabis. It also would have established policies to regulate retail stores, cultivators and other types of marijuana businesses.
“It’s pretty clear North Dakota families don’t want marijuana across the state,” said Luke Niforatos, executive vice president of Smart Approaches to Marijuana, a Virginia-based political organization against marijuana legalization, which helped fight the measure in North Dakota.
South Dakotans, including a sizable number of Republicans, voted to legalize marijuana possession in 2020, but that law was struck down by the state Supreme Court in part because the proposal was coupled with medical marijuana and hemp. This year, recreational pot stood by itself as it went before voters.
Pot legalization advocates in South Dakota were vowing to try again in two years as their measure failed. Matt Schweich, who led legalization campaigns in the state in 2020 and this year, pointed out that the midterm electorate was less amenable and argued that pot legalization would eventually happen.
But opponents hoped that the proposal’s defeat sent a message.
“I like to think that this country is going to turn around and South Dakota set a good example,” said Rhonda Milstead, a Republican legislator who helped organize the opposition campaign.
In Colorado, where recreational marijuana has been legal for nearly a decade, voters on Tuesday took up a proposal that would allow the use of certain psychedelic substances. If approved, it would make Colorado the second state to take such a step. The vote was too early to call early Wednesday.
Melody Finley, a Republican in Little Rock, Arkansas, said she voted for the state’s legalization measure because she thinks it can help some people for certain conditions.
“If you can buy alcohol, you can buy that, too,” Finley, 47, a dance instructor, said.
But Rick Huffman, a voter in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, voted against that state’s legalization proposal, two years after supporting recreational marijuana on South Dakota’s ballot in 2020.
“I’ve got a kid that’s a teenager now,” he said. “So I think it’ll eventually happen, but maybe I’ll wait until my kids grow up.”
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Associated Press writers Stephen Groves in Sioux Falls, South Dakota; Summer Ballentine in Jefferson City, Missouri; James MacPherson in Bismarck, North Dakota; and Dave Kolpack in Fargo, North Dakota, contributed to this report.
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CAIRO (AP) — Sudanese security forces killed at least one person while violently dispersed anti-coup protesters Tuesday in the capital of Khartoum and other cities, a medical group said.
The Sudan Doctors Committee, which is part of the pro-democracy movement, said the protester was shot dead when security forces opened fire on demonstrators in Omdurman, Khartoum’s sister city.
It said the fatality brought the death tally among protesters to at least 118, mostly young people, since the military seized power in October 25 in a globally condemned coup that plunged the country into worsening turmoil.
Thousands of people were injured in the nearly weekly street protests since the coup, according to the medical group, which tracks casualties among protesters. The coup derailed the country’s short-lived transition to democracy following a popular uprising forced the military’s removal of longtime autocrat Omar al-Bashir and his Islamist-allied government in April 2019.
The leading pro-democracy movement, known as the Forces for the Declaration of Freedom and Change, called for Tuesday’s protests to denounce the coup and dayslong tribal clashes in the southern Blue Nile province that killed at least 105 people earlier this month.
The group said men wearing civilian clothes and armed with guns and knives attacked a protest march in the capital city of Khartoum. It claimed that security agencies and al-Bashir supporters were behind this attack. It did not offer evidence supporting its claims.
There was no immediate comment from police.
Tuesday’s protests came barely three weeks after the country’s top military officer, Gen. Abdel-Fattah Burhan, said the generals would not take part from U.N.-facilitated talks with the pro-democracy movement and that the military would return to the barracks after political forces agree on a transitional government.
Burhan’s July 4 declaration was supported last week by Gen. Mohammed Hamdan Dagalo, who commands the feared Rapid Support Forces. The RSF, which grew out of the notorious Janjaweed militias, was accused by rights and protest groups, of implicating in atrocities against protests over the past three years.
The pro-democracy movement rejected Burhan’s declaration as a tactical maneuver that was likely meant to inflame divisions within the already fractured pro-democracy groups. It called for the general to step down and allow the pro-democracy groups to form a civilian government and restructure the military. | https://www.beaumontenterprise.com/news/article/Doctors-group-Sudan-forces-kill-at-least-1-17330302.php | 2022-07-26 20:53:46 | 1 | https://www.beaumontenterprise.com/news/article/Doctors-group-Sudan-forces-kill-at-least-1-17330302.php |
SYRACUSE, N.Y. (AP) — Tucker Richardson scored 27 points with the help of seven 3-pointers, Ryan Moffatt added 15 points and Colgate smacked Syracuse 80-68 on Tuesday night denying Orange coach Jim Boeheim his 1,000th-career win.
In handing Boeheim his 427th-career defeat, Colgate led for most of the game. Oliver Lynch-Daniels' 3 with 15:10 before intermission gave the Raiders the lead they maintained the rest of the game.
Richardson buried a 3 with 2:44 before halftime for a 38-27 advantage, and Colgate stayed ahead by double digits the rest of the way. Moffatt finished 4-for-6 shooting from long range and Lynch-Daniels scored 12 off the bench, shooting 4 for 8 from distance.
Colgate disregarded the historically vaunted Syracuse zone making 19 of 38 from beyond the arc.
Judah Mintz scored 20 points for Syracuse. Williams added 17 points, Joe Girard 14 and Jesse Edwards 10.
Colgate (3-1) has won two straight against the Orange (1-1). Nearly a year ago to the day (Nov. 20, 2021), the Raiders beat Syracuse 100-85 to end Syracuse's 54-game winning streak in the series. The game marked the 174th meeting between the schools that dates to the 1901-02 season.
Boeheim's 999 career wins reflects 101 wins vacated between 2004-07 and 2010-12 by the NCAA.
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WINNIPEG - Ben Zloty scored 44 seconds into overtime and the Winnipeg ICE defeated the Saskatoon Blades 2-1 in a battle of Western Hockey League powers on Saturday.
Ty Nash of Winnipeg snapped a scoreless tie at 1:30 of the third with his 14th goal of the season, but Vaughn Watterodt tied the game five minutes later for the Blades (25-6-1-0) with his 14th of the season as well.
Matthew Savoie and Zach Benson assisted on both goals for the Eastern Conference-leading ICE (28-5-0-0). Winnipeg outshot Saskatoon 28-23.
Earlier in the day, the ICE acquired Ottawa Senators' prospect Carson Latimer in a deal with the Prince Albert Raiders. Heading to Saskatchewan are forward Aiden Oiring and two third-round draft picks (2024 and 2025 drafts).
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WARRIORS 6 WHEAT KINGS 2
BRANDON, Man. — Jagger Firkus scored twice and added two assists as the visiting Moose Jaw Warriors defeated the Brandon Wheat Kings 6-2.
Ryder Korczak, Atley Calvert, Eric Alarie and Harper Lolacher also scored for the Warriors (22-13-0-0), who outshot the hosts 33-30.
Nate Danielson and Luke Shipley scored for the Wheat Kings (14-17-4-0).
Moose Jaw led 2-0 after the first period and 5-1 after 40 minutes.
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WINTERHAWKS 7 SILVERTIPS 2
PORTLAND, Ore. — Robbie Fromm-Delorme and Aidan Litke each scored twice and Luca Cagnoni added two assists as the Portland Winterhawks whipped the visiting Everett Silvertips 7-2.
Marcus Nguyen, Nicholas Johnson and Gabe Klassen also scored for the Winterhawks (26-4-2-1),
Ryan Hofer and Niko Tsakumis scored for the Silvertips (16-17-1-0).
Both teams had 37 shots on goal. Portland led 5-0 after the first period and 6-2 heading into the third.
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BRONCOS 4 TIGERS 3
SWIFT CURRENT, Sask. — Josh Filmon's goal 3:21 into overtime, his second of the game, lifted the Swift Current Broncos to a 4-3 come-from-behind win over the visiting Medicine Hat Tigers.
Brady Birnie's goal at 15:12 of the third period tied the game at 3-3 for Swift Current and forced overtime.
Sam McGinley also scored for the Broncos (16-15-0-1). Owen Pickering chipped in with three assists for the winners.
Brayden Boehm, Brendan Lee and Owen MacNeil scored for the Tigers (13-18-5-1).
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COUGARS 10 BLAZERS 6
PRINCE GEORGE, B.C. — Ethan Samson scored twice and added an assist as the Prince George Cougars knocked off the visiting Kamloops Blazers 10-5.
Hudson Thornton, Bauer Dumanski, Carlin Dezainde, Riley Heidt, Chase Wheatcroft, Jaxsen Wiebe, Blake Eastman and Keaton Dowhaniuk all scored once for the Cougars (15-16-3-0).
Shea Van Olm, Harrison Brunicke, Daylan Kuefler, Kyle Masters, Logan Bairos and Connor Levis scored for the Blazers (21-7-3-2).
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THUNDERBIRDS 2 ROCKETS 0
SEATTLE, Wash. — Jeremy Hanzel and Sawyer Mynio scored third-period goals and Scott Ratzlaff stopped all 18 shots fired his way as the Seattle Thunderbirds clipped the Kelowna Rockets 2-0.
Both teams went 0-for-5 on the power play. The Thunderbirds (27-4-1-1) outshot the Rockets (12-18-3-0) by a 35-18 margin.
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AMERICANS 7 CHIEFS 6 (OT)
KENNEWICK, Wash. — Parker Bell scored 17 seconds into overtime as the host Tri-City Americans completed the comeback with a 7-6 win against the visiting Spokane Chiefs.
Tyson Greenway scored twice for the Americans (16-16-1-1), who got late third-period goals from Jake Sloan (17:21) and Reese Belton (19:12) to force added the overtime.
Sloan scored twice, with a single netted by Marc Lajoie for the Americans.
Kooper Gizowski, Chase Bertholet, Tommaso De Luca, Mac Gross, Blake Swetlikoff and Berkly Catton scored singles for the Chiefs (7-24-1-2), who outshot the Americans 39-38.
* This roundup was generated automatically with a CP-developed application.
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Brand's state-of-the-art EPOS™ (Exact Positioning Operating System) satellite-based technology allows consumers to set multiple work areas with unique schedules, cutting heights and mowing patterns.
CHARLOTTE, N.C., March 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Husqvarna, the World Leader in Robotic Mowing*, introduces the brand's first residential, wire-free mowing solution with the Husqvarna Automower® 450X and 450XH EPOS™. Husqvarna's newest offering transforms robotic mowing, eliminating the need for traditional boundary wire, and allows full control through the Automower® Connect App.
The Automower® 450X and 450XH EPOS™ utilize RTK (real-time-kinematic) a satellite-based technology used to improve the precision of position data derived from GPS sources. This enables the mower to work within defined virtual boundaries, providing homeowners with an easy and flexible solution to lawn maintenance. In North America, Husqvarna was first to market RTK technology in robotic mowing with the launch of EPOS™ (Exact Positioning Operating System) in 2021. After two years of superior performance in the commercial space, Husqvarna now brings this tried-and-true technology to homeowners.
"Husqvarna Automower® continues to evolve with new technology to ensure emission-free, virtually silent lawn maintenance," said Chad Fuhrman, Director of Product Management, North America at Husqvarna Group. "The 450X and 450XH EPOS™ Automower® is a direct result of the proven success of EPOS™ in our commercial lineup that professionals around the globe have tested."
Key capabilities and product features of the Automower® 450X and 450XH EPOS™ models include:
- Husqvarna EPOS™: The 450X and 450XH EPOS™ uses high-accuracy RTK (Real-Time Kinematic) GNSS (Global Navigation Satellite System) to enable virtual boundaries.
- Precise Area Management: Maintain a complex lawn with a single robotic mower and easily create transport paths and stay-out zones with the Automower® Connect App for total control at the push of a button.
- Systematic Mowing: Cut up to 2.5 acres with systematic mowing using the 450X and 450XH EPOS™, up to double the coverage of randomized mowing.
- Seamless Recharging: Recharging is simple as the battery-operated mower will automatically return to its charging station once the job is complete.
The 450X and 450XH EPOS™ are boundary-free, as are the benefits. While the consumer enjoys convenience and time-savings, neighbors appreciate zero emissions and virtual silence. Automower® Robotic Mowers are quiet and create almost half the noise volume of traditional mowers, contributing to a more tranquil neighborhood environment. The Automower® 450X and 450XH EPOS™ can run at a volume of as little as 58 decibels, comparable to a conversation between two people.
Both the Automower® 450X and 450XH EPOS™ will be available starting in early March at Husqvarna dealers nationwide. To learn if these mowers are a fit for your home and to find a dealer, visit here.
*Based upon value sales (Dollars) Source Euromonitor International Limited; per Robotic Lawn Mowers category definition; Home and Garden 2022ed; retail value sales in RSP, 2021 data.
Husqvarna Group
Husqvarna Group was founded in 1689 and is today a world-leading manufacturer of innovative products and solutions for forest, park and garden management. The range includes robotic lawnmowers, chainsaws, trimmers, riding lawnmowers and garden irrigation. Husqvarna Group is also a leader in equipment and diamond tools for the construction and stone industries. The Group's products and solutions are mainly sold under the global Husqvarna and Gardena brands via direct sales, dealers and retailers to consumers and professional users in more than 100 countries. Sales in 2022 amounted to SEK 54 billion and the Group has approximately 14,400 employees in 40 countries.
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Announces entry into Texas and Alabama
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa, Feb. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- CellSite Solutions is pleased to announce the opening of two new locations that will allow it to serve its customers more effectively. The first is in the Dallas/Fort Worth area, where we will provide Fixed Network and onsite ground civil services to our customers from our Coppel, TX office. In addition, we are boosting our presence in Lincoln, AL, to offer our shelter refurbishment and civil services closer to customers' operations. Todd Womack, EVP of Fixed Network Services, will lead the DFW operations, bringing over 28 years of experience in deployments for the Telecom industry. The Lincoln, AL expansion will be managed by our COO, Mike Symth, who has over 30 years of experience driving growth and efficiency as an operations executive.
"I am pleased to push forward with CellSite Solutions' rapid growth plans. These two locations represent planned expansions by the Company to bring our services closer to the customers," says Nick Shanker, CEO of CellSite Solutions.
Paul Lipson, Chairman of CellSite Solutions and Partner at Fort Point Capital, said, "I am excited to see CellSite Solutions' continued execution of its strategic plan through market expansion. With these geographic build outs, the Company will continue its leadership position in telecom shelter refurbishment, civil services, fixed networks services, and wireless network services."
CellSite Solutions is a leading provider of telecom infrastructure asset refurbishment and related services. The Company's offerings include custom modification and refurbishment of telecom shelters, equipment installation, site planning and design, as well as other maintenance and repair services. To learn more, visit cellsitesolutions.com.
Based in Boston, Massachusetts, Fort Point Capital is a private equity firm that invests in lower middle market, business services companies in partnership with strong management teams. Fort Point Capital is currently investing from FPC Small Cap Fund III. To learn more, please visit fortpointcapital.com.
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Town meetings, elections being held Tuesday after mid-March storm caused postponements
Town meetings, elections being held Tuesday after mid-March storm caused postponements
NO ONE WAS HURT DURING THE INCIDENT. WELL, DOZENS OF TOWNS ACROSS NEW HAMPSHIRE ARE HOLDING THEIR TOWN MEETINGS TODAY. THEY WERE RESCHEDULED FROM MARCH 14. THAT’S WHEN A STORM DROPPED ABOUT THREE FEET OF SNOW ON SOME AREAS LEADING MANY TOWNS TO POSTPONE THEIR TOWN MEETING VOTING DAYS. AMONG THE TOWNS HOLDING THEIR VOTING DAYS TODA
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Town meetings, elections being held Tuesday after mid-March storm caused postponements
Dozens of towns across New Hampshire are holding their town meetings and/or elections on Tuesday. These were rescheduled from March 14, when a storm that dropped 3 feet of snow in some areas led to many towns postponing their voting day.Among the towns holding their elections Tuesday are Amherst, Bedford, Hudson, Jaffrey and Rindge. New results will be posted here after polls close and when results are sent to WMUR beginning Tuesday night.
MANCHESTER, N.H. —
Dozens of towns across New Hampshire are holding their town meetings and/or elections on Tuesday.
These were rescheduled from March 14, when a storm that dropped 3 feet of snow in some areas led to many towns postponing their voting day.
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Among the towns holding their elections Tuesday are Amherst, Bedford, Hudson, Jaffrey and Rindge.
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By JILL LAWLESS
Associated Press
LONDON (AP) — Boris Johnson wanted to be like his hero Winston Churchill: a larger-than-life character who led Britain through a time of crisis. He was felled by crises of his own making, as a trickle of ethics allegations became a flood that engulfed his government and turned his own party against him.
Johnson resigned Thursday after the chorus of disapproval from within his own party became too much for him to withstand.
The move came after months of scandal that saw Johnson fined by police and criticized by an investigator’s report for allowing rule-breaking parties in his office while Britain was in lockdown during the coronavirus pandemic.
Johnson urged his party and country to “move on” and focus on the U.K.’s struggling economy and Russia’s war in Ukraine. But two thumping special election defeats for Johnson’s Conservative Party and allegations of sexual misconduct against a senior party official sealed the fate of a politician whose ability to survive scandals was legendary.
Johnson’s career was always one of extremes. He took Britain out of the European Union and led the nation during a global health crisis that endangered his own life, but was toppled after flouting restrictions he imposed in response to COVID-19. Revelations of parties in Johnson’s Downing Street office while the country was in lockdown in 2020 and 2021 caused outrage and tested the patience of the Conservative Party for its election-winning but erratic leader.
An investigation by senior civil servant Sue Gray criticized “failures of leadership and judgment” in Johnson’s government for allowing multiple rule-breaking gatherings in 2020 and 2021. Dozens of people were issued police fines, including the prime minister, his wife Carrie Johnson and Treasury chief Rishi Sunak.
It was, seemingly, the final blow to the career of one of the most divisive politicians Britain has ever known. A sympathetic biographer, Andrew Gimson, called Johnson “the man who takes on the Establishment and wins.” But for former member of Parliament Rory Stewart, who ran unsuccessfully against Johnson for the Conservative leadership in 2019, he was “probably the best liar we’ve ever had as prime minister.”
Johnson’s selection as Conservative leader and prime minister in July 2019 capped a rollercoaster journey to the top. He had held major offices, including London mayor and U.K. foreign secretary, but also spent periods on the political sidelines after self-inflicted gaffes.
Many times, Alexander Boris de Pfeffel Johnson was written off as a lightweight who lacked the seriousness needed in a leader. He sometimes colluded in that impression, fostering the image of a rumpled, Latin-spouting populist with a mop of blond hair who didn’t take himself too seriously. He once said he had as much chance of becoming prime minister as of finding Elvis on Mars.
First elected to Parliament in 2001, he moved for years between journalism and politics, becoming well known as a newspaper columnist and guest on TV comedy quiz shows.
He sometimes made offensive remarks — calling Papua New Guineans cannibals and comparing Muslim women who wear face-covering veils to “letter boxes” — that caused furor and that he shrugged off as jokes.
His first big political post, as mayor of London between 2008 and 2016, suited his talents. He built a high global profile as cheerful ambassador for the city — an image exemplified when he got stuck on a zip line during the 2012 London Olympics, waving Union Jacks as he dangled in the air.
Critics blasted his backing for vanity projects including a little-used cable car and a never-built “garden bridge” over the River Thames, and warned he could not be trusted. As a young journalist, Johnson had been fired by The Times of London for making up a quote. He was once recorded promising to give a friend the address of a journalist that the friend wanted beaten up. He was sacked from a senior Conservative post for lying about an extramarital affair.
As Brussels correspondent for the Daily Telegraph, he specialized in exaggerated stories of EU waste and ridiculous red tape — tales that helped turn British opinion against the bloc, with far-reaching consequences.
Historian Max Hastings, Johnson’s former boss at the Telegraph, later called him “a man of remarkable gifts, flawed by an absence of conscience, principle or scruple.”
It was Brexit that gave Johnson his big chance. Johnson’s co-leadership of the campaign to take Britain out of the European Union helped the “leave” side secure a narrow victory in a 2016 referendum.
His bullish energy was essential to the victory. So, critics said, were the campaign’s lies — such as the false claim that Britain sent 350 million pounds a week to the EU, money that could instead be spent on the U.K.’s national health service.
The Brexit vote was a triumph for Johnson, but it did not immediately make him prime minister. Theresa May won a Conservative Party leadership contest and took the top job.
Johnson had to watch and wait for three years as May struggled to secure a divorce deal acceptable to both the bloc and Britain’s Parliament. When she failed, Johnson’s promise to “Get Brexit done” won him the prime minister’s job. In December 2019 he secured the Conservative Party its biggest parliamentary majority since Margaret Thatcher in the 1980s.
His first months in office were fraught. Lawmakers resisted his Brexit plans and he suspended Parliament — until the U.K. Supreme Court ruled the move illegal. Opponents said it was another example of Johnson’s rule-breaking and disregard for the law.
After several delays to the departure date, Johnson achieved his goal of leading Britain out of the EU on Jan. 31, 2020. Yet despite Johnson’s slogan, Brexit was far from “done,” with many issues still to be resolved, including the delicate status of Northern Ireland, an ongoing source of friction between Britain and the bloc.
And then the pandemic struck. Johnson initially appeared relaxed about the threat the new coronavirus posed to the U.K., and hesitated to impose restrictions on movement and business activity.
He changed course and imposed a lockdown in late March 2020, and days later came down with COVID-19 himself, spending several nights in intensive care in a London hospital. He later said it had been “touch and go” whether he would be put on a ventilator.
Johnson’s handling of the pandemic drew decidedly mixed reviews. By nature a laissez-faire politician, he bristled at having to impose restrictions, and early on spoke rashly of the pandemic being over within weeks.
The U.K. went on to have one of the highest coronavirus death tolls in Europe, and some of the longest lockdowns. But the government got one big thing right, investing early in vaccine development and purchases and delivering doses to the bulk of the population.
The vaccination success brought Johnson a poll boost, but his troubles were growing. He faced allegations over money from a Conservative donor that he’d used to refurbish his official apartment. And he suffered a huge backlash when the government tried to change parliamentary standards rules after a lawmaker was found guilty of illicit lobbying.
The final straw came when details emerged of parties held in Johnson’s Downing Street office and home while the country was in lockdown.
The details were sometimes comic — staff smuggling booze into Downing Street in a suitcase, a supporter’s claim that Johnson had been “ambushed with a cake” at a surprise birthday party. But the anger they sparked was real. Millions of Britons had followed the rules, unable to visit friends and family or even say goodbye to dying relatives in hospitals.
Hannah Bunting, a University of Exeter lecturer who has studied public trust in politicians, said that in the past, voters were “well aware of Johnson’s flaws and this didn’t dim his electoral popularity.”
The party claims changed that, because people could “compare their actions to his,” she said. “Most of us complied with government restrictions because we thought it was in everyone’s interests. We made sacrifices to ensure people were safe.”
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine on Feb. 24 gave Britain’s politicians and media more urgent things to focus on. It brought a reprieve from domestic woes for Johnson, who won international praise for his military, financial and moral support for Ukraine. He traveled to Kyiv twice to meet President Voldymyr Zelenskyy, a reliable and welcome ally.
But the special election defeats of June 2022 — one in a district that had voted Conservative for a century — drove home to Conservatives that anger at “partygate” had not gone away.
Soon after, Johnson was caught changing his story on the way he handled allegations of sexual misconduct by a senior member of his government. Ministers who had defended Johnson through thick and thin had finally had enough. They quit the government in droves, leaving Johnson no choice but to resign.
Johnson’s run of miraculous escapes had finally come to an end.
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AUSTIN, Texas and LUGANO, Switzerland and WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif., Sept. 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Jupiter Power LLC ("Jupiter Power" or "Jupiter"), the leading United States developer and operator of utility-scale, battery energy storage systems ("BESS"), today announced the execution of an agreement with Energy Vault Holdings Inc. (NYSE: NRGV) ("Energy Vault"), a leader in sustainable, grid-scale energy storage solutions. Under this agreement, Jupiter Power and Energy Vault will expeditiously collaborate to secure 2.4 GWh of supply chain equipment and services that will be integrated and delivered through Energy Vault's hardware and software management platform in Jupiter Power's battery energy storage projects.
Jupiter Power and Energy Vault are committed to supporting U.S. based manufacturing for use in Jupiter's BESS projects across the United States electric markets including ERCOT, MISO, CAISO, PJM, NYISO, and ISO-NE. The projects are expected to reach commercial operations in 2024 and 2025.
Under the agreement, Energy Vault will focus on maximizing U.S. localization and deployment of energy storage equipment that will qualify for the recently enacted Inflation Reduction Act's Domestic Content Bonus Credit. As part of the joint effort, Jupiter Power will collaborate in siting the new domestic manufacturing facilities, where possible, by utilizing assets secured for future Jupiter Power projects across the country, including the siting of such facilities in "Energy Communities" locations prioritized for investment by the Inflation Reduction Act, such as brownfield coal sites and economically disadvantaged areas.
"Due to our team's hard work developing new energy storage projects from California to Maine over the last several years, Jupiter is uniquely positioned to lead now in making the Inflation Reduction Act's vision of large-scale domestic battery systems manufacturing jobs a reality," said Andy Bowman, Jupiter Power's CEO. "We are very pleased to be expanding our relationship with Energy Vault to grow our supply of the equipment the grid critically needs today while also supporting sustainable battery equipment manufacturing here at home."
"We are excited to continue our strategic relationship with Jupiter Power, which enables us to leverage our technology platform while maximizing U.S. content for near-term deployments in critical energy storage projects," said Marco Terruzzin, Chief Commercial Officer, Energy Vault. "Energy Vault is laser focused on its customers' needs with a commitment to continuous innovation, allowing this agreement to serve as a gateway for realizing the intent of the Inflation Reduction Act in rapidly bringing energy storage localization to the U.S."
The letter of intent agreement follows previously announced agreements between Jupiter Power and Energy Vault for BESS projects in Texas and California totaling 220 MWh, under which Energy Vault will supply a 100 MW (200 MWh) battery energy storage system at a Jupiter Power Facility near Fort Stockton, Texas, and additionally construct and commission a 10 MW (20 MWh) battery energy storage system for Jupiter Power in Carpinteria, California.
About Jupiter Power
Jupiter is a leading battery energy storage infrastructure platform with deep trading, analytics, development, finance, operations, and construction capabilities and unparalleled intellectual property in dispatch optimization. Jupiter is backed by EnCap Investments L.P., Yorktown Partners and Mercuria Energy, and has offices in Austin and Houston, Texas, and Chicago, Illinois. Jupiter has a 650 MWh portfolio of operating utility-scale battery energy storage projects, 340 MWh of new projects currently in or near construction and a pipeline of over 11,000 MW of new projects in active development. For more information on Jupiter Power, please visit our Twitter, LinkedIn, or Facebook pages or visit www.jupiterpower.io
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Energy Vault develops and deploys sustainable energy storage solutions designed to transform the world's approach to utility-scale energy storage in realizing decarbonization while maintaining grid resiliency. The company's proprietary gravity-based energy storage technology, battery storage technology, and energy storage management and integration platform are intended to help utilities, independent power producers and large industrial energy users significantly reduce their levelized cost of energy while maintaining power reliability. Utilizing eco-friendly materials with the ability to integrate waste materials for beneficial re-use, Energy Vault is facilitating the shift to a circular economy while accelerating the clean energy transition for its customers. For additional information, please visit: www.energyvault.com.
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River Valley High football game forfeited after members act out slave auction on video, district says
By Daniel Macht
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YUBA COUNTY, California (KCRA) — A Yuba City high school football team’s Friday game has been forfeited as the district investigates a video that shows members acting out a slave auction.
The Yuba City Unified School District said it received a copy of the recording showing members of the River Valley High School football team acting out the “reprehensible act.”
“The recording clearly demonstrates that this situation was orchestrated and organized, which underscores my concern that students spent time contemplating this terrible act without the slightest regard that this action is hateful and hurtful,” Superintendent Doreen Osumi said in a statement to KCRA 3. “They may argue that it was a joke, and they intended no harm, but the fact is that this is not only harmful, it is disgraceful.”
The district said it was investigating which players were involved. Osumi offered “our support and sincere regard for the humiliation and anger that this must be causing.”
She said that in addition to Friday’s game against Woodcreek being canceled, the district would work with River Valley’s coaches on better training to “act with character and dignity at all times.”
Woodcreek is now set to play Hiram Johnson on Friday, according to Maxpreps.
The California Interscholastic Federation, which oversees high school sports, told KCRA 3 it supported the decision by River Valley administrators and the district to “promptly address”
“Discrimination in any form or any acts that are disrespectful or demeaning are unacceptable and are not consistent with the principles of the CIF,” a spokesperson said.
This comes after another high school football team in the region had games canceled over off-field behavior.
Amador High School’s team is out for the rest of the season following what the district called an “inappropriate group chat thread.”
KCRA 3 has not been able to independently confirm the contents of the chat thread.
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PHOENIX — Despite President Joe Biden’s loathing of his predecessor’s practice of separating migrant families at the U.S.-Mexico border, his administration argued in federal court Tuesday that a lawsuit seeking money for five affected mothers and their children should be dismissed.
Attorney Diana Reiter, representing the families, argued the case should go to trial because the separations were part of a bigger policy under then-President Donald Trump aimed at preventing migrants from arriving at the border. She noted that because the women were never prosecuted the separations were unnecessary.
Bolton will issue a decision in the coming weeks.
The U.S. government’s push to prevent a trial underscores the awkward position the Biden administration is now in as it grapples with its own problems managing migrant arrivals at the border.
The mothers and their children sued the U.S. government in 2019, seeking monetary compensation for the trauma they suffered the previous year when they were torn apart by the separation policy.
In 2021, the Biden administration participated quietly in settlement negotiations to end such lawsuits filed on behalf of parents and children who were forcibly separated under the Trump administration’s zero-tolerance policy. But U.S. officials withdrew from such talks in December 2021 and said it would instead defend each case in court.
The negotiations in cases involving hundreds of plaintiffs were carried out for months until The Wall Street Journal reported in October 2019 that the government was considering paying about $450,000 to each person affected by the policy. The Associated Press later confirmed that figure was discussed.
About 5,500 children were forcibly removed from their parents in 2018 under Trump as his administration sought to stop an increase in people crossing the U.S.-Mexico border, including migrants who showed up to seek asylum as the law allowed. Trump halted the family separation practice later that year amid widespread outrage.
Biden’s administration since reversed some of Trump’s actions designed to keep migrants from arriving at the border, including legally.
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NEW YORK (AP) — At 81, Martha Stewart isn’t slowing down and some might say she’s heating up. Stewart has been chosen as one of Sports Illustrated’s swimsuit cover models, the magazine announced Monday.
She’s the oldest model to grace the cover of the annual swimsuit issue, surpassing Maye Musk who posed for the special issue in 2022 at 74.
The businesswoman and media personality wrote in an Instagram post Monday that she hopes the cover inspires people “to try new things, no matter what stage of life you’re in.” She also posted a video clip from an interview on her podcast with MJ Day, SI Swimsuit editor in chief. The video showed a series of images of Stewart from a photo shoot in the Dominican Republic, including one of her emerging from water in a blue swimsuit wearing sunglasses.
“They were pouring water over my head,” Stewart said during the podcast.
Stewart founded Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia in the 1990s and became synonymous with cooking, entertaining and homemaking. She released cookbooks, cookware, magazines, towels and other items. She’s hosted numerous TV shows and in recent years has had a number of ventures with rapper Snoop Dogg. In 2004, Stewart was convicted of lying to the government about a stock sale. She served five months in prison.
Other cover models chosen for this year’s swimsuit edition are recording artist Kim Petras, actor Megan Fox, and model Brooks Nader.
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CA Marine Warnings and Forecast for Saturday, June 25, 2022
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SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
227 AM PDT Thu Jun 23 2022
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PDT SATURDAY...
* WHAT...Northwest winds 10 to 20 kt with and seas 6 to 9 feet.
Locally higher winds and seas near Cape Mendocino with a few
gusts up to 35 kt.
* WHERE...Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm.
* WHEN...Until 3 AM PDT Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
* WHAT...Steep seas 7 to 10 feet. North winds 10 to 20 kt.
Locally stronger winds with gusts around 35 kt near Pt St
George.
* WHERE...Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm.
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PDT FRIDAY...
* WHAT...North winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts around 40 kt and seas
11 to 14 feet.
* WHERE...Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm.
* WHEN...Until 4 PM PDT Friday.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.
...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PDT FRIDAY...
* WHAT...Very steep and hazardous seas 10 to 13 feet. North winds
around 25 kt with local gusts up to 35 kt.
* WHERE...Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm.
* WHEN...Until 9 PM PDT Friday.
* IMPACTS...Very steep and hazardous seas could capsize or cause
damage to vessels.
Recreational boaters should remain in port. Commercial vessels
should prepare for rough seas and consider remaining in port
until hazardous seas subside.
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Saraland sophomore Ryan Williams ran for two touchdowns, caught two touchdown passes and almost threw for a touchdown.
The near-miss on what was supposed to be a double-pass from Williams to Santae McWilliams turned out to be the most spectacular play in a 48-14 victory over Wetumpka that showcased all of the Spartans’ explosive playmakers.
With five minutes to go in the first half, Saraland’s led 14-7, and coach Jeff Kelly called for Williams to catch a long lateral before throwing a pass to McWilliams in the end zone on the opposite side of the field.
What actually happened was Williams was pressured before he could find McWilliams. So, he scrambled from one side of the field to the other. About 20 seconds later, he cruised into the end zone with a 23-yard touchdown run.
“I caught the ball, but I couldn’t find Santae at first,” Williams said. “By the time I saw him, I thought, ‘I’m not sure I’m capable of making that throw.’ I got some great blocks. Once I start scrambling, everybody knows what time it is.”
The sophomore trio of Williams, McWilliams and quarterback K.J. Lacey were at their playmaking best, despite not playing the final 14 minutes.
Williams, a Class of 2025 Alabama commit, finished with five rushes for 69 yards and touchdowns of 23 and 15 yards. He also caught seven passes for 141 yards with touchdown catches of 60 and 47 yards.
McWilliams ran 19 times for 100 yards, including touchdowns of 4 and 43 yards. Lacey completed 17-of-25 passes for 259 yards and two touchdowns.
The Spartans also got a defensive touchdown when Isaih Bowie recorded a strip sack, and sophomore defensive lineman Antonio Coleman ran it in from 25 yards out.
“We have a very determined defense,” Bowie said. “On that play, the tackle blocked down, I read my key and got the sack.”
Coachspeak: “After the first half of the first quarter, that’s the best football we’ve played all season. We settled in and played well in all three phases of the game.” – Kelly
“We played a team better than us in all three phases tonight. But this season was about an identity change for us. And that happened. I’m proud of these guys. They’re motivated and excited about where we’re going.” – First-year Wetumpka coach Bear Woods
Week of uncertainty ends well: Saraland had to deal all week with the distraction of a lawsuit and the possibility the Spartans could miss the playoffs because of a question about the eligibility of a player who transferred to the school this year. Ultimately, the Spartans took their place as the No. 2 seed from Class 6A, Region 1.
“Our kids showed up focused and ready to work every day this week,” Kelly said. “They showed a lot of maturity.”
By the numbers: Saraland had 33 runs for 212 yards and completed 17-of-26 passes for 259 yards. That’s a total of 59 snaps for 471 yards, an average of 8 yards per play. … Wetumpka ran 28 times for 128 yards and completed 11-of-22 passes for 131 yards. Quarterback Nate Rogers ran 20 times for 99 yards and passed for another 131. He scored on runs of 6 and 12 yards.
What’s next?: Saraland (10-1) and travels to Tuscaloosa to face No. 3-ranked and undefeated Hillcrest, which defeated the Spartans 24-16 in the third round of last year’s playoffs. Wetumpka’s season ends with a 7-4 record. | https://www.al.com/highschoolsports/2022/11/saralands-super-sophomores-lead-spartans-past-wetumpka-in-class-6a.html | 2022-11-05 05:29:29 | 1 | https://www.al.com/highschoolsports/2022/11/saralands-super-sophomores-lead-spartans-past-wetumpka-in-class-6a.html |
WASHINGTON (AP) — Capitol Police Officer Caroline Edwards described to lawmakers the “war scene” that she and other officers faced when rioters began viciously attacking them on Jan. 6, 2021.
“It was something like I’ve seen in movies. I couldn’t believe my eyes,” Edwards said.
“There were officers on the ground. They were bleeding. I was slipping in people’s blood.”
“It was carnage,” she said. “It was chaos.”
The raw and graphic testimony from Edwards Thursday night played out in the first public hearing on the findings of the House committee investigating the insurrection on the U.S. Capitol.
“Never in my wildest dreams did I think as a police officer, as a law enforcement officer that I would find myself in the middle of a battle,” Edwards said. “I am not combat-trained. That day it was just hours of hand-to-hand combat.”
Her recollections of the day spotlighted the police officers who fought for hours as a violent mob of pro-Trump rioters, some armed with pipes, bats and bear spray, charged into the Capitol, quickly overrunning the overwhelmed police force. More than 100 police officers were injured, many beaten, bloodied and bruised.
Over her shoulder as Edwards testified sat fellow Capitol Police officers Harry Dunn and Aquilino Gonell and Metropolitan Police Officer Michael Fanone, all of whom testified at a hearing last summer about the violence they endured. There were moments in her testimony that brought Dunn, a 13-year veteran of the force, to tears.
Edwards’ testimony was accompanied by a barrage of never-before-seen footage, testimony and evidence the committee has gathered in the past 11 months to document how then-President Donald Trump’s words and actions led to the assault on the Capitol. Officers are seen in the footage being pummeled with flagpoles, trashcans and bike racks.
“My literal blood, sweat tears were shed in defending the building I spent countless holidays and weekends working in,” Edwards said.
Edwards said she has worked on hundreds of civil disturbances but it quickly became apparent that this one was different. She asked her supervisor for backup.
“I think we’re going to need a few more people down here,” she recalled saying, calling it “the understatement of the century,” as officers were quickly outnumbered by the hundreds of rioters.
She said suffered a concussion after rioters forced a bike rack over the top of her head, pushing her backward. “I blacked out,” she said, adding that she experienced fainting spells for months after the insurrection.
But the moment Edwards recalled most vividly was the moment when she saw fellow officer Brian Sicknick turn “ghostly pale.”
Sicknick, who was injured while confronting rioters during the Jan. 6 insurrection, suffered a stroke and died from natural causes the day after the attack. Members of his family sat alongside officers Dunn and Gonell as Edwards described his injuries. Before she could go to help Sicknick, Edwards said, she was pepper-sprayed by the mob.
Ken Sicknick, one of Brian Sicknick’s brothers, said Friday that Edwards told them in private “what a hero Brian was….that while she was going through the ordeal she was going through, Brian was right there with her.”
“Whenever there was a breach in the line, Brian was filling that breach,” he told CNN. “You know, it’s reassuring to know he was a hero. I just wish he was still here.”
He said Trump “couldn’t care less about my brother. ….We got calls from a lot of politicians after my brother had passed, including Mike Pence. Not one tweet, not one note, not one card, nothing from him.”
Committee vice chair Liz Cheney thanked Edwards and the other officers and their families for being there and assisting in their investigation. The Wyoming Republican noted the sacrifice the officers made that day with the limited resources and equipment they had been given.
“As part of our investigation, we will present information about what the White House and other intelligence agencies knew, and why the Capitol was not better prepared,” Cheney said.
But Cheney pushed back on Republicans who have challenged the Jan. 6 panel to focus more intently on security failures.
“We will not lose sight of the fact that the Capitol Police did not cause the crowd to attack,” she said. “And we will not blame the violence that day, violence provoked by Donald Trump, on the officers who bravely defended all of you.”
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By DOUG ALDEN
Associated Press
BOSTON (AP) — Trevor Story had three homers, four hits and seven RBIs to help the Boston Red Sox rally from a four-run deficit to beat the Seattle Mariners 12-6 Thursday night.
Story slugged a pair of two-run homers and a three-run shot in the eighth, and he also singled in the go-ahead run in the sixth with the help of a wild throw. In the first season of a $140, six-year contract, Story had just two homers in 32 games entering Thursday.
Jackie Bradley Jr. added an RBI double off the Green Monster as Boston scored nine straight runs and won for the fifth time in seven games.
The Red Sox got four scoreless innings of relief from Tanner Houck (3-3) after Seattle roughed up starter Rich Hill over the first two innings for a 4-0 lead.
Dylan Moore hit a three-run homer in the second for Seattle, which lost for the third time in four games and fell to 3-4 on a lengthy trip that still has three games to go in Boston.
Ty France added an RBI double in the second as the Mariners chased Hill. Houck (3-3) came out of the bullpen and shut down the Mariners over the next four, striking out six and allowing just one hit and one walk.
Seattle rookie George Kirby (0-1) lasted until the sixth but was pulled after Alex Verdugo’s leadoff double off the wall in center.
Although Kirby couldn’t pick up his first win in the majors, he was on the hook for the loss after Story looped a single off of Moore’s glove into center, and Verdugo scored when Julio Rodríguez’s throw skipped past third and bounced off the wall outside the Seattle dugout. Story took second on the throwing error, stole third and scored easily on Bradley’s double high off the Monster to put Boston up 6-4.
Seattle reliever Wyatt Mills walked Bobby Dalbec with the bases loaded in the seventh, then hit Christian Vázquez with a pitch, allowing Boston’s eighth straight run to cross the plate. Danny Young walked Bradley on six pitches, allowing Story to trot home and score his fourth run.
Story cut Seattle’s early lead in half with a two-run homer to center in the second, then tied it in the third with another two-run drive that cleared the Green Monster and made it all the way out of Fenway Park. He then connected off Young in the eight, this one also over the Monster and onto Landsdowne Street.
It was the 19th multihomer game of Story’s career.
Rodríguez added a solo homer for Seattle in the ninth, his third.
TRAINER’S ROOM
Mariners: Reinstated RHP Drew Steckenrider from the restricted list and returned LHP Roenis Elias to Triple-A Tacoma. Steckenrider was placed on the restricted list last week before the Mariners crossed the border for a three-game series at Toronto.
Red Sox: LHP Darwinzon Hernandez had surgery Thursday to repair a torn meniscus in his right knee. Manager Alex Cora said there was no timetable for Hernandez, who had been working on some mechanical issues with Triple-A Worcester.
UP NEXT
Mariners: LHP Robbie Ray (4-3, 4.62 ERA) pitches Friday night. He has won his last two starts, striking out nine on Sunday in Seattle’s win at the New York Mets.
Red Sox: RHP Michael Wacha is expected to be reinstated from the injured list and make his first start since May 3. Wacha was 3-0 with a 1.38 ERA before going on the IL with soreness in his left side.
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LETHAM, Scotland, June 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- MDJM LTD (Nasdaq: MDJH) (the "Company" or "MDJM"), an integrated global culture-driven asset management company, today announces the official opening of the Fernie Castle Treehouse to the public and the success launch of its castle-themed wedding events. MDJM is on track advancing its multidimensional growth strategy by presenting the charms of historical assets through various offerings, and will continue to explore the potential and values that Fernie Castle could bring, integrating values of faith and morality into the respect for architecture, conveying its operational philosophy to the public.
Fernie Castle is located in the picturesque region of Fife on Scotland's east coast, an area known for its remarkable variety, rich history, and stunning landscapes. Nestled among six lofty sycamores, the treehouse provides an extraordinary and unforgettable accommodation experience for visitors seeking a one of a kind stay, with modern amenities blending seamlessly with the rustic charm of the 14th-century inspired design. Furthermore, Fernie Castle has successfully hosted two exquisite castle-themed weddings, reflecting MDJM's expertise in creating unforgettable events within a fairy tale-like setting. Our team of local experts is committed to providing the highest level of service and hospitality to our guests, which is reflected in the success of these events.
Since the completion of its renovation, Fernie Castle has been attracting visitors seeking a luxurious and unforgettable experience immersing themselves in the grandeur of the past. The opening of the fully renovated Fernie Castle Treehouse adds to the unique offerings of the property, showcasing our commitment to providing unparalleled quality accommodations for our guests. This expansion of our offerings is in line with our multidimensional growth strategy, which seeks to leverage the historical and cultural heritage of our properties to provide unique and unforgettable experiences for our guests.
"We are delighted with the successful opening of the Fernie Castle Treehouse and the exceptional castle-themed weddings we have hosted. At MDJM, we are committed to offering exceptional and unforgettable experiences while also preserving the rich historical heritage of our properties. Our focus on expanding our cultural tourism, education, and event offerings aligns with our multidimensional growth strategy. The success of Fernie Castle serves as a testament to MDJM's approach of acquiring and transforming historical and cultural properties into luxurious and unique destinations. As we continue to execute our multidimensional growth strategy, we remain dedicated to expanding our portfolio of historical and cultural assets in the United Kingdom, Europe, and beyond. " said Mr. Siping Xu, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of MDJM.
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MDJM expects to focus on international expansion for the development of real estate-related hospitality, butler services and more. For more information regarding the Company, please visit http://ir.mdjmjh.com.
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PORTSMOUTH, Va. (AP) _ TowneBank (TOWN) on Thursday reported net income of $46.7 million in its fourth quarter.
The Portsmouth, Virginia-based bank said it had earnings of 64 cents per share. Earnings, adjusted for costs related to mergers and acquisitions, came to 65 cents per share.
The community bank posted revenue of $198.4 million in the period. Its revenue net of interest expense was $175.3 million, which beat Street forecasts.
For the year, the company reported profit of $189 million, or $2.60 per share. Revenue was reported as $686.9 million.
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Dream vs. Sun Injury Report, Betting Odds - July 20
The Atlanta Dream (12-8) are monitoring just one player on the injury report ahead of a Thursday, July 20 game against the Connecticut Sun (15-6) at Mohegan Sun Arena, which begins at 11:30 AM ET.
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- Allisha Gray gives the Dream 17.9 points, 5 rebounds and 3.3 assists per game. She also delivers 1.2 steals and 0.2 blocked shots.
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- Nia Coffey gets the Dream 6.7 points, 4.7 rebounds and 1.7 assists per game. She also puts up 0.6 steals and 1.2 blocked shots.
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Governor Tim Walz visited troops in Kuwait ahead of the holidays
More than 80 Soldiers of the 347th RSG were deployed in April to the Middle East
ST. PAUL, Minn. (Valley News Live) - Governor Tim Walz visited with Minnesota-based troops in Kuwait this week, just ahead of the holidays.
Members of the Minnesota National Guard’s 347th Regional Support Group (RSG) and members of the RSG’s 147th Human Resources Company (HRC) will be missing the holidays with their families as they are serving overseas.
“It was my honor to spend time with the service members serving our country in Kuwait,” said Governor Walz. “While many Minnesotans will gather with family and friends this holiday season, there are many others who have chosen to sacrifice time with their loved ones to protect us.
More than 80 Soldiers of the 347th RSG were deployed in April to the Middle East including Kuwait providing assistance in a variety of areas including base operations and logistics support.
Another 25 Soldiers from the 147th HRC, headed over to the Middle East back in September.
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Upon basic inspection, Derek Dooley admits most wouldn’t see many similarities between his late father and his boss.
The legendary Georgia coach and athletics director Vince Dooley was, perhaps, less associated with sideline rage than Nick Saban. But they were friends going back a few decades, and Tuesday, Derek Dooley accepted the Nick Saban Legacy Award on behalf of his father after his October 2022 death.
Now an analyst at Alabama, Derek Dooley help facilitate a friendship between Saban and his father. Speaking before the awards show Tuesday in Birmingham, the younger Dooley reflected on their first meeting and how the friendship grew over the years.
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It all began when Saban hired Derek Dooley to be his tight ends coach at LSU in 2000. His father hadn’t yet fully retired at Georgia after stepping away from football coaching in 1988 after 25 years leading the Bulldogs.
“I was, of course, young and aspiring and dad was still the athletics director at Georgia,” Derek Dooley said Tuesday. “And neither of them are known for their ability to converse. It’s probably not their greatest strength unless it was work related -- recruiting or something.”
Derek Dooley then went on to reenact the interaction between the current and future legends of college football coaching.
“So when I brought him in to introduce him, I kinda had to be the mediator,” Derek Dooley said. “You know, ‘Dad, Coach … yeah, yeah, OK good.’ And ‘Coach, you know, Dad did … yeah, good. Good to see you.’ That was about it but over time, they became really good friends. And, of course, spent a lot of time at the lake together. I know Dad was really appreciative of Coach calling him periodically.”
The lake would be Lake Burton where both owned homes. A 2010 AL.com story chronicled the Dooley/Saban friendship and the Georgia delegation’s influence in steering the Sabans to Lake Burton.
Derek Dooley would work under Saban for seven years, first at LSU and then with the Miami Dolphins before Louisiana Tech hired him as its head coach in 2007. The across-the-lake neighbors remained friends throughout.
“There are only a few people in the world that have the moral character -- the moral high ground that he made decisions and lived his life,” Saban said of Vince Dooley on Tuesday. “So, I’m only saddened he couldn’t be here tonight because he was a good friend.”
It was a family affair at Lake Burton.
“In the summers, we have dinner with each other,” Derek Dooley’s mother and Vince Dooley’s widow Barbara Dooley told AL.com in 2010. “We go to his house, they come to our house, we sit on the porch and talk football. We’ve had a good relationship with him now for 10 years.”
Of course, there were the three years as rivals when Derek Dooley coached Tennessee from 2010-12. His dad fully retired as Georgia’s AD in 2004 so he was able to spend more time watching his son’s teams in Knoxville.
After losing that job, working as an assistant for the Dallas Cowboys, University of Missouri and New York Giants, Derek Dooley returned to Saban’s staff last February as an analyst.
Asked on Tuesday if his dad and Saban were similar, Derek Dooley thought a moment.
“You wouldn’t think that if you met them,” he said. “They’re very different in some of their approaches but I know the core of what they believe and what it takes to build a championship team. It’s probably why I gravitated to Coach Saban so quickly and loved being with him because philosophically, it was everything I was raised on. He believed in having a tough, hard-nosed team that believed in defense. He believed in developing a mental toughness to win it in the fourth quarter.
A lot’s changed since Vince Dooley retired from coaching in 1988 having captured the 1980 national title, but the fundamentals remain.
“It doesn’t matter how offenses and defenses evolved, those things stayed the same,” Derek Dooley said. “It was nothing really foreign to me when I went to work for Coach (Saban) for the first time. It kinda felt like this is what it’s supposed to be.”
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Traveling with dog during holiday? Make sure to plan, experts say
Traveling with dogs can be stressful. Throw in holiday home stays at one of the most chaotic times of the year and double that stress for humans and animals alike — especially when hosts have pets of their own.
Large gatherings, unfamiliar smells and sounds, mixing older or sedate dogs with energetic pups, and introducing small children or cats to a dog with no prior exposure are among the issues that can spoil the experience or, worst case, cause physical harm.
But tensions can be dialed way down with a little preparation, said certified dog behaviorist Gabrielle Johnson of Richmond, Virginia. Knowing when to pull the plug and head for a pet-friendly hotel or boarder is also key.
"Certainly holidays can be a tricky time because everyone’s out of their routine, out of their schedule. We’re in tight spaces. Stress is high," Johnson said.
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Johnson warns that dogs that are typically fine at home may be pushed too far. Learning to read unusual body language is important.
"Things like yawning, licking their lips, turning away, looking away, freezing, getting tense," they said. "We want to see soft, wiggly, loose, relaxed. If we see some of those (other) signs, it may be an indicator that it’s time to get our dog out of that situation."
Taking a crate along is a great idea for already crate-trained dogs but don't try to force it for the first time, trainers said. Packing a bed and familiar blankets, toys, dishes, and food and treats are musts.
First-time introductions between dogs should be done on neutral ground, outdoors. The humans should plan ahead in case pets need to be separated, including considering baby gates, particularly when dogs are eating. Owners who suspect anxiety might be a problem could consider medication.
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Nicole Ellis, a certified professional dog trainer for Rover.com, suggests practicing with dogs who have not traveled much. If a dog is going from a quiet rural area to a noisier urban environment, take a few shorter trips to simulate the holiday surroundings, she said.
She also advises packing mental enrichment toys to help a dog decompress and navigate a new environment without getting rowdy. Licking and chewing also help a dog self-soothe, Ellis said.
James Paasche of Central Point, Oregon, will spend six days in the San Francisco Bay Area with his wife, 6-year-old daughter and 11-year-old dog, Walter, for Christmas.
Paasche's brother has three dogs of his own, including two older ones. Walter, anxious his entire life, has met only his younger canine cousin. He takes medication but once nipped at a child on a previous stay at another home. The children of Paasche's brother are older, but he's concerned about the two new dogs.
"You know how it is with older dogs, they get a little more set in their ways and are less amenable to new things that puppies and younger dogs just don’t care about," Paasche said. The hosts have a garage for Walter if things go awry.
Dr. Jamie Richardson, head of veterinary medicine for Small Door Vet in New York, said keeping a dog's diet consistent should be top of mind.
"Their GI tracts can get upset very easily with change," she said. "Don't assume your food will be available locally."
Richardson said dogs should be introduced to young children slowly and very carefully. If toddlers don't understand the concept of leaving a dog alone, they should be separated.
Home stays aren't all gloom and doom, though.
Phoebe Yung of Brooklyn adopted a pandemic pup, a rat terrier named Moose. She and her husband travel with Moose often, including long trips to Europe. The holidays have them driving to Montreal to stay with relatives — including two young children — for six days.
"When she sees her pet carrier she jumps right in," Yung said of Moose. "We really try to follow the rules of any house we're in. We bring along a mat, and when she's sniffing around a new place and seems to find a spot she's comfortable with we put it down and that's her spot."
Young children scare Moose, but she runs away and shakes in a corner rather than getting aggressive, Yung said. She added that she would step in if Moose gets too stressed.
Emily Keegans, Seattle Humane's chief of animal behavior, said dog owners should ask themselves if the situation is going to be a happy one for their animals, and communicate with hosts.
"If I have friends or family come to stay at my house, my first question is ‘How does your dog get along with cats?’" she said. If the answer isn't promising, she'll put her cat in another room and talk through logistics.
Lily Hargis lives in Richmond with Milo, the Labrador-Australian shepherd mix she rescued last year. She spent her last three Christmases visiting her great-grandmother — who has no pets — in Oak Ridge, Tennessee.
"I'll never forget the stress of that first holiday with Milo in her home, how worried I was about his behavior being perfect and reflecting on me," Hargis said. "I think it’s especially tough when there's a generational gap."
Happily, her great-grandmother warmed up to Milo right away: "Within five minutes she had him up on the couch and in her lap getting cuddles."
This year, Christmas will be closer to home, but she has other worries involving Bourbon, her stepsister's ancient pit bull who "won’t tolerate any shenanigans."
To prepare, Hargis and her mother spent several sessions with Johnson, working on getting Milo and Bourbon to a place "where they could comfortably relax in the space together."
"It just felt necessary," Hargis explained. "There are so many aspects of the holidays that require our dogs to do things they really don’t practice much."
As soon as they arrive, Hargis will prepare frozen Kongs and other enrichment items to help Milo decompress in a quiet room.
"Honestly, I sometimes get jealous of how well his holidays are curated to avoid stress and maximize fun," Hargis said. "It makes me want to see how I can do the same for myself." | https://www.fox13news.com/news/traveling-with-dog-during-holiday-make-sure-to-plan-experts-say | 2022-12-20 02:58:44 | 0 | https://www.fox13news.com/news/traveling-with-dog-during-holiday-make-sure-to-plan-experts-say |
New version will support Mobileum's end-to-end portfolio and enhance its Machine Learning capabilities to help CSPs cope with a rapidly evolving tech landscape
CUPERTINO, Calif, Feb. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Mobileum Inc. ("Mobileum"), a leading global provider of telecom analytics solutions, is pleased to announce the latest release of its Active Intelligence Platform (AIP), a cloud-native big data solution designed to collect and analyze a growing volume, velocity, and diversity of complex data streams generated by Communication Service Provider (CSP) networks.
The new release of AIP is built on an advanced data lakehouse architecture and lays the foundation for "One Platform," "One Technology," "One Data Policy," and "One User Experience." This foundation will allow customers to manage data as a product, providing different functional stakeholders and domain-specific team members the ability to collaborate with complete control and visibility over the data lifecycle. Users can rely on this data infrastructure to run quick, off-the-shelf BI analyses, while data scientists can develop and test new machine learning models faster and with higher confidence. This release supports a wide set of domain-specific applications for mobile roaming, network security, risk management, testing and service assurance, customer experience, and data monetization.
"Service providers have access to massive amounts of data but struggle to analyze and leverage it holistically across the organization. AIP's new data lakehouse architecture provides a common repository for both structured and unstructured data – enabling better AI/ML-powered insights with fewer resources," stated Avnish Chauhan, Chief Technology Officer at Mobileum. "This latest release steps up operators' 'low-code capabilities, allowing citizen data scientists to create their own analytical use cases and forecasts quickly and easily – bringing the power of machine learning and artificial intelligence to the entire organization."
The Active Intelligence Platform simplifies data analysis by removing the need for operators to manage and support individual machine learning components, databases, and storage, allowing CSPs to focus on their business. It is built using industry standards and open APIs for easier integration. And its cloud-native architecture integrates with any existing cloud provider – or it can be installed on-premises - allowing operators to leverage best-of-breed technologies.
Each Mobileum application built on top of AIP benefits from its analytical capabilities and insights. This new version expands possibilities in a number of fields, such as in network anomaly detection, root cause analysis, and trouble ticketing, enabling a fully automated, closed-loop process. Additionally, it enhances integrated risk management, enabling rich, real-time insights and tight integration between security and fraud applications.
"This is the kind of agility and flexibility that every network operator needs in the era of 5G. The ability to cope with new data formats, new business and deployment models, and new technologies on the fly is now possible with AIP," stated Mr. Chauhan.
To see a demonstration of the latest version of AIP or to learn more, stop by Mobileum's stand at Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, Spain, from February 27 – March 2, 2023.
About Mobileum Inc.
Mobileum is a leading provider of Telecom analytics solutions for roaming, core network, security, risk management, domestic and international connectivity testing, and customer intelligence. More than 1,000 customers rely on its Active Intelligence platform, which provides advanced analytics solutions, allowing customers to connect deep network and operational intelligence with real-time actions that increase revenue, improve customer experience, and reduce costs. Headquartered in Silicon Valley, Mobileum has global offices in Australia, Germany, Greece, India, Portugal, Singapore, UK, and United Arab Emirates.
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CHICAGO (WGN) – September marks the 40th anniversary of the “Tylenol Murders” – seven Chicago-area poisoning deaths linked to tainted vials of the popular over-the-counter medicine.
To this day, it remains unsolved.
It was the fall of 1982 and the mystery gripped the nation in anxiety and fear. Someone poisoned extra-strength Tylenol, the best-selling pain reliever in America, with lethal doses of potassium cyanide.
The person responsible was never arrested and the public grappled with a wave of fear over tampering with everyday products at grocery stores.
But Chicago Tribune investigative reporters have uncovered new information that shows the case is still being actively investigated and some law enforcement officials say there’s enough circumstantial evidence to bring charges against the prime suspect.
Chicago Tribune investigative reporters Christy Gutowski and Stacy St. Clair have conducted a nine-month-long investigation into the mystery surrounding the murders – interviewing 150 people across multiple states and reviewing tens of thousands of pages of documents.
“It’s an active investigation,” Gutowski said. “Investigators just got back in Illinois (Thursday) from being in Boston, the Cambridge area and interviewed Jim Lewis, the prime suspect.”
Their reporting reveals the FBI recorded a video of prime suspect James Lewis during a sting operation.
“We were able to look at undercover FBI video that was taken in 2007 right here in Chicago at the Sheraton Hotel,” Gutowski said.
The FBI interview indicates that Lewis knew about the Tylenol deaths before they were made public.
Lewis was a tax consultant who sent a letter to Johnson & Johnson and said he would stop the killing if the company paid him a million dollars. He was convicted of extortion and spent 12 years in prison. But investigators never found hard evidence to tie him to the poisonings.
“They went through some of his stuff and found the handbook of poisons,” St. Clair said. “And in the years since, they have fingerprinted that book and on page 196, the page that includes information on how much cyanide is needed for a fatal dose in the average human, they found Jim Lewis’s fingerprint.”
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Portland Opera’s season of Opera a la Cart performances has begun. The company’s series of free, outdoor opera performances will take place all over the city this summer, running until August 18 (the next performance will take place 11 am Friday, July 1, at Gateway Discovery Park).
Opera a la Cart was inspired by Portland’s food carts. Using a mobile venue that looks like a food cart with a stage jutting out of its side, the company brings opera into community spaces, includes farmers’ markets, parks, neighborhood festivals, street fairs, wineries and more.
In the spirit of Opera a la Cart’s inspiration, the cart (which was designed and built by students at Portland State University) features a “menu” of the songs being performed at each performance. Most recently, Opera a la Cart came to Northeast Cully’s Sunday Parkways on June 26.
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NEW YORK, July 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Pomerantz LLP is investigating claims on behalf of investors of Ebix, Inc. ("Ebix" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: EBIX). Such investors are advised to contact Robert S. Willoughby at newaction@pomlaw.com or 888-476-6529, ext. 7980.
The investigation concerns whether Ebix and certain of its officers and/or directors have engaged in securities fraud or other unlawful business practices.
On June 16, 2022, Hindenburg Research published a report entitled "Ebix: This House of 'Cards' Seems To Have a Glaring Fake Revenue Problem" (the "Hindenburg Report"). The Hindenburg Report asserted, among other things, that "[i]n February 2021, Ebix's auditor, RSM, resigned because Ebix wouldn't provide evidence regarding 'unusual transactions related to the Company's gift card business in India'"; that "corporate records reveal that the unusual transactions seem to have accelerated since the auditor's resignation"; that Ebix appeared to have misrepresented the existence and/or sales of its EbixCash retail distribution network; and that "virtually ever claimed feature" of the Company's app "didn't work". The Hindenburg Report stated that "[w]e think a substantial portion of EbixCash's gift card revenue is non-existent."
On this news, EbixCash's stock price fell $8.81 per share, or 37.65%, to close at $14.59 per share on June 16, 2022.
The Pomerantz Firm, with offices in New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, and Paris is acknowledged as one of the premier firms in the areas of corporate, securities, and antitrust class litigation. Founded by the late Abraham L. Pomerantz, known as the dean of the class action bar, the Pomerantz Firm pioneered the field of securities class actions. Today, more than 80 years later, the Pomerantz Firm continues in the tradition he established, fighting for the rights of the victims of securities fraud, breaches of fiduciary duty, and corporate misconduct. The Firm has recovered numerous multimillion-dollar damages awards on behalf of class members. See www.pomerantzlaw.com.
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WASHINGTON — The COVID-19 vaccine mandate for members of the U.S. military would be rescinded under the annual defense bill heading for a vote this week in Congress, ending a directive that helped ensure the vast majority of troops were vaccinated but also raised concerns that it harmed recruitment and retention.
Republicans, emboldened by their new House majority next year, pushed the effort, which was confirmed Tuesday night when the bill was unveiled. House GOP leader Kevin McCarthy personally lobbied President Joe Biden in a meeting last week to roll back the mandate.
Rep. Mike Rogers of Alabama, the ranking Republican on the House Armed Services Committee, said the removal of the vaccination requirement was essential for the defense policy bill to move forward.
“We have real recruitment and retention problems across all services. This was gas on the fire exacerbating our existing problem," Rogers said. “And the president said, you know, the pandemic is over. It's time for us to recognize that and remove this unnecessary policy."
White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said Monday that Biden told McCarthy he would consider lifting the mandate but Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin had recommended it be kept.
“I would remind all of you that the Pentagon has a range of vaccines it has long required,” Jean-Pierre said Monday. “So this is nothing new.”
The vaccine provision is one of the more acrimonious differences in the annual defense bill that the House is looking to wrap up this week and send to the Senate. It sets policy and provides a roadmap for future investments. It’s one of the final bills Congress is expected to approve before adjourning, so lawmakers are eager to attach their top priorities to it.
Service members and the Defense Department's civilian workforce would get a 4.6% pay increase, according to a summary of the bill released Tuesday night. The legislation also requires a review of the rate of suicide in the Armed Forces since Sept. 11, 2001, broken down by service, occupational specialty and grade. It also requires the defense secretary to rescind the COVID-19 vaccination mandate.
Military leaders acknowledge that the vaccine requirement is one of several factors contributing to their recruiting struggles. It may dissuade some young people from enlisting, but officials don't know how many. This year the Army missed its recruiting goal by about 25%, while the other services scraped by.
The reasons, however, are complex. Two years of the pandemic shut off recruiters’ access to schools and events where they find prospects, and online recruiting was only marginally successful. Finding recruits is made more difficult by the ongoing nationwide labor shortage and the fact that only about 23% of young people can meet the military’s fitness, educational and moral requirements — with many disqualified for medical issues, criminal records, tattoos and other things.
A congressional aide familiar with the negotiations but not authorized to speak publicly said lawmakers supportive of the vaccine mandate concluded that it had accomplished what it was intended to do by achieving a high rate of vaccination throughout the service branches, and that meeting the Republican demands to rescind it would allow other priorities to advance.
The mandate was enacted through an August 2021 memorandum from Austin. It directed the secretaries of the various military branches to begin full vaccination of all members of the Armed Forces on active duty or in the National Guard or Reserve. They have not been required to also receive boosters.
Asked about the matter over the weekend, Austin told reporters he still supports the vaccine for U.S. troops.
“We lost a million people to this virus,” Austin said. “A million people died in the United States of America. We lost hundreds in DoD. So this mandate has kept people healthy.”
As of early this month, about 99% of the active-duty troops in the Navy, Air Force and Marine Corps had been vaccinated, and 98% of the Army. Service members who are not vaccinated are not allowed to deploy, particularly sailors or Marines on ships. There may be a few exceptions to that, based on religious or other exemptions and the duties of the service member.
The vaccination numbers for the Guard and Reserve are lower, but generally all are more than 90%.
More than 8,000 active-duty service members were discharged for failure to obey a lawful order when they refused the vaccine.
The Marine Corps, which is much smaller than the Army, Navy and Air Force, vastly outpaces them in the number of troops discharged, with 3,717 as of early this month. The Army – the largest service -- has discharged more than 1,800, while more than 1,600 were forced out by the Navy and 834 by the Air Force. The Air Force numbers include the Space Force.
The military services came under fire over the past year for approving only a limited number of religious exemptions to the vaccine requirement.
Military leaders have argued that troops for decades have been required to get as many as 17 vaccines in order to maintain the health of the force, particularly those deploying overseas. Recruits arriving at the military academies or at basic training get a regimen of shots on their first day — such as measles, mumps and rubella — if they aren’t already vaccinated. And they routinely get flu shots in the fall.
Service leaders have said that the number of troops who requested religious or other exemptions to any of those required vaccines — prior to the COVID pandemic — has been negligible.
The politicization of the COVID-19 vaccine, however, triggered an onslaught of exemption requests from troops. As many as 16,000 religious exemptions have been or are still pending, and only about 190 have been approved. Small numbers of temporary and permanent medical exemptions have also been granted.
House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer, D-Md., said the Defense Department made a rational decision in requiring a vaccine because “vaccines are the way you keep a community safe." But at the end of the day, the bill needs to have bipartisan support to pass.
“It seems to be very controversial among Republicans in particular. I'm not sure exactly why. Maybe it's just because the government is telling them that you need to do this," Hoyer said.
“Obviously," he added, "the more people you have well at any given time, the better off you are in responding immediately, but there's substantial sentiment on the other side of the aisle, which we need in the Senate, that believes differently, so we may have to compromise."
McCarthy said that while he applauded the end of the mandate, the Biden administration must do more. He said the Biden administration “must correct service records" and not stand in the way of reenlisting any service member discharged for not taking the COVID vaccine.
The defense bill will support up to about $858 billion in spending. Within this topline, the legislation authorizes nearly $817 billion for the Department of Defense and more than $30 billion for national security programs within the Department of Energy.
The bill provides funding that's about $45 billion above the president's budget request to address the effects of inflation, provide additional security assistance to Ukraine and accelerate other DoD priorities.
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Associated Press staff writer Seung Min Kim contributed to this report. | https://www.weareiowa.com/article/news/nation-world/congress-covid-19-military/507-079c0662-e570-4d3d-96b8-f544f13faf3d | 2022-12-07 18:19:10 | 1 | https://www.weareiowa.com/article/news/nation-world/congress-covid-19-military/507-079c0662-e570-4d3d-96b8-f544f13faf3d |
The Company that for 46 Years has been at the Forefront of the Modern Fitness Industry Announces Strength-Only Model that Maximizes Results for Members and Franchisees
LOS ANGELES, July 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- With over 230 franchise locations on six continents, World Gym International, the iconic, globally recognized fitness franchise brand, with its roots tracing back to the early days of Muscle Beach, has announced the introduction of an innovative, new strength-only gym: "World Gym Legacy." The format is designed to meet the growing needs of today's consumer, while also providing new and existing franchisees with an attractive, smaller sized footprint and strong unit economics.
"The world is changing, and so are the needs and demands of our consumers," says Jarrod Saracco, COO of World Gym International. "Many have shifted to some sort of hybrid workout routine and invested in home fitness products, or have taken up running, pickleball and other outdoor activities, leading to a shift in what they are looking for in a gym membership. This new strength-focused gym model is a game changer with a lasting competitive advantage."
World Gym Legacy is the first of two new gym models being released by World Gym in the coming weeks, and it fills a void in the evolving fitness landscape. The model is optimized as a smaller footprint and designed to fit into markets where larger real estate and/or population demographics wouldn't support a more traditional World Gym. "This new model also allows for greater operational efficiency and drives profitability faster, allowing new franchisees to enter the fitness industry at a lower level of financial commitment, and giving existing franchisees an additional opportunity to expand into different markets," Saracco added.
Staying faithful to the iconic glory days of Muscle Beach which is part of World Gym's heritage, the new World Gym Legacy gym model provides a serious training floor with plenty of free weights, racks and platforms, plate loaded machines, cables and selectorized machines for those focused on training hard and getting results. Other features include:
- Ranging from 7,500 sq. ft. – 10,000 sq. ft., the sleek new design and footprint eliminate wasted space and resources, thus maximizing the training floor experience and reducing the overall operational costs and initial investment for franchise owners.
- With just a few pieces of self-powered cardio for warming up and cooling down, the strength training floor and large turf area have everything needed for members to crush their goals and perform at optimal levels.
- Individual changing and shower rooms instead of full-size locker rooms, a few private recovery rooms, and a modified Barbell Café.
- A "selfie room" providing a safe space with the right lighting and backdrops for posting across social media channels – without the risk of capturing others in the photos.
World Gym is pursuing an aggressive expansion plan in North America and abroad, with several new gyms currently in development. Ideal franchise candidates are business professionals and gym enthusiasts who are passionate about health and fitness, creating jobs and helping their communities live better lives. The total investment for a World Gym Legacy ranges from $461,000 to $1,250,000, depending on gym model, location and square footage.
The iconic World Gym brand was founded in 1976 by Joe Gold during the glory days of "Muscle Beach" in Santa Monica, CA when serious fitness collided with the world of Hollywood celebrities. Since then, World Gym has evolved into an internationally recognized brand that has captured the imagination of fitness enthusiasts around the globe. With its headquarters located in Southern California, World Gym currently has over 230 locations on six continents. To learn more about World Gym and franchise opportunities with this storied brand, please visit worldgymfranchising.com.
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RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Brazilians poured into the University of Sao Paulo's law school to hear a manifesto denouncing the brutal military dictatorship and calling for a prompt return of the rule of law.
That was 1977. Almost 45 years later to the day, thousands are expected to rally at that same stage Thursday for readings of two documents inspired by the original “Letter to the Brazilians.” Both new manifestos defend the nation's democratic institutions and electronic voting system, which far-right President Jair Bolsonaro has repeatedly attacked ahead of his reelection bid.
While the incumbent isn’t named in either document, analysts say it is abundantly clear to whom they are directed.
They underscore widely held concern Bolsonaro may follow U.S. President Donald Trump's lead in rejecting election results and attempting to cling to power. In a country whose democracy is mere decades old, that specter has encouraged hundreds of thousands of people — even those who previously refrained from sticking their necks out — to sign the letters. The president has not only refused to sign on, but also belittled the initiatives.
“We are at risk of a coup, so civil society must stand up and fight against that to guarantee democracy," José Carlos Dias, a lawyer who helped write the 1977 letter and the two that will be read Thursday, told The Associated Press.
The first of the new letters, composed by the law school's alumni, has received over 880,000 signatures since its online launch July 26. Among them are musicians including Caetano Veloso and Gilberto Gil, and high-profile bankers, executives and presidential candidates. Former President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, who leads all polls ahead of the October election, is among them.
The other document was published in newspapers Aug. 5 and has received less public attention, but political analysts told AP it is more important. It is endorsed by associations representing hundreds of companies in the banking, oil, construction and transportation sectors.
Normally averse to taking public political stances, companies were apparently concerned a backslide on democratic norms would be bad for business, said Carlos Melo, a political science professor at Insper University in Sao Paulo.
“The novelty is that sectors that have been remaining neutral, or were even somehow favorable to the president, also signed, because they saw themselves as being at risk," Melo added. “Democracy is important for the economy.”
Bolsonaro's commitment to democracy has been scrutinized since taking office, in large part because the former army captain has insistently glorified the three-decade dictatorship. Earlier this year he met with Hungary’s autocratic leader, Viktor Orban, and Russia’s Vladimir Putin.
For over a year, Bolsonaro has claimed the electronic voting machines are prone to fraud, though he never presented any evidence. At one point, he threatened that elections would be suspended if Congress didn't approve a bill to introduce printed receipts of votes. The bill didn't pass.
He began expressing desire for greater involvement of the armed forces in election oversight and, last week, army officials visited the electoral authority’s headquarters to inspect voting machines’ source code. Bolsonaro has alleged that some of the authority's top officials are working against him.
When Bolsonaro launched his campaign, he called on supporters to flood the streets for Sept. 7 independence day celebrations. On that date last year, tens of thousands rallied at his behest, and Bolsonaro told them only God can remove him from power. He threatened to plunge the nation into an institutional crisis by declaring he would no longer heed rulings from a Supreme Court justice. He later backtracked, saying his comment was made in the heat of the moment.
Bolsonaro's rhetoric resonates with his base, but is increasingly alienating him politically, Melo said.
Since last year, the electoral authority has been proactive in countering claims against the voting system. Its top officials, who are also Supreme Court justices, have made repeated statements in its defense. Behind the scenes, they have been working overtime to recruit allies in the legislature and private sector, though many had been loath to echo their public pronouncements.
A turning point came last month, after Bolsonaro called foreign ambassadors to the presidential residence to lecture them on the electronic vote's supposed vulnerabilities. Since then, both leaders of Congress and the prosecutor-general, all of whom are considered Bolsonaro allies, have expressed confidence in the system's reliability.
The U.S. also weighed in, with its State Department issuing a statement the day after the ambassadors' meeting to say the Brazilian electoral system and democratic institutions are a “model for the world.” In a July conference with regional defense ministers in Brazil's capital, Brasilia, U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said militaries should carry out their missions responsibly, especially during elections.
The letters to be read Thursday — which at any other time might have been a dry exercise relegated to academia — have struck a chord with society. Television stations in recent days have aired clips of artists reading the pro-democracy pledge.
Bolsonaro, for his part, has played down concerns and repeatedly dismissed the manifestos.
“We don’t need any little letter to say that we defend democracy, to say we will fulfill the constitution,” the president told allied politicians July 27.
Still, concern about Bolsonaro's rhetoric has spread even among some allies, two Cabinet ministers told AP on the condition of anonymity, as they weren't authorized to discuss the matter publicly.
The ministers said Bolsonaro rallying supporters to the streets is justified, but worry his manner of expression may lead some to believe he is inciting violence. They said Bolsonaro's impulses and fiery reactions have also undermined their efforts to keep the peace between the administration and other institutions.
Bolsonaro's party has distanced itself from claims the election could be compromised. The party's leader sought out the electoral court's president to assure him of his trust in the voting system, Augusto Rosa, the party's vice president, told AP.
It will be an uphill battle for Bolsonaro. More than half the people surveyed by pollster Datafolha said they wouldn't vote for him under any circumstance. But support has perked up recently amid lower unemployment, reduced gasoline prices and higher welfare spending. Some polls say da Silva is down to a single-digit lead in the first-round vote. A close race would make pre-election promises to respect results all the more relevant.
Independent political analyst Thomas Traumann said he views the industry-led manifesto as the most significant document in Brazil since its 1988 constitution.
“There are going to be people defending democracy, which we haven't seen since the dictatorship,” Traumann said by phone. “Isolating coup mongering at this moment is very important.”
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How Monumental Sports investment impacts Mystics
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QUEENS, N.Y. , Oct. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- A malicious reporting and invasion of privacy case against Equifax is proceeding, the trial being on track for February 2023. This follows a New York federal judge's ruling.
In December of 2018, Dr. Michael C. Grayson with the help of Credit and Debt Management Institute (CDMI) brought charges that included fraud, defamation of character, slander of credit, malicious reporting, intentional infliction of emotional damage, harassment, invasion of privacy, filing false credit reports among other charges. This civil probe is being overseen by Federal Court Judge Diane Gujarati.
Credit and Debt Management Institute Inc is a 501C3 nonprofit who helps their clients with all credit related issues including Pro Se litigation. Credit and Debt Management Institute holds all three credit industry records including the World's Highest Credit Score, a perfect 990. CDMI uses Debt Filtration to help their clients eliminate bad debt and restore their credit. Debt Filtration is the fastest way to legally restore your credit using Cancelation and Forgiveness instead of Bankruptcy, Consumer Credit Counseling, Debt Consolidation Companies, Credit Repair or Payment. The Plaintiff argued that the Defendant uses an algorithm to target minorities, women, underserved communities and the financially challenged to destroy their credit and to make upward mobility impossible. They further argue that because most doctors and hospitals use credit as a criterion for mapping out treatments, false credit reporting could lead to patients being denied lifesaving treatment.
The three primary reporting agencies are supposed to simply record consumer borrowing and repayment patterns. However, this case argues that they are no longer content to merely report credit. This landmark case sets out to prove that Equifax is falsifying credit reports to control which groups have access to capital. The scores that they assign are used to assess a person's creditworthiness. This can affect their ability to rent an apartment, obtain employment and promotions, borrow money, qualify for insurance, and lower credit card rates.
In America 80% of all financial decisions in your life involve your credit, the problem is the lack of transparency in the process. This case threatens to expose this closely guarded system which controls the economy by regulating new home and car sales.
On October 3, 2022, Credit and Debt Management Institute launched the nation's first Credit Bureau hotline for victims of false reporting. This first of its kind hotline will help consumers who be believe that they are the victims of false reporting get justice, help consumers with Cancelation and Forgiveness options for bad debt and student loans instead of bankruptcy, and help the uninsured qualify for patient financing.
If consumers are interested in learning more about the impact of this case, please call 888-555-5533, email Flerida Santana Media@CDMICredit.org or visit their website CDMIcredit.org.
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WASHINGTON, May 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Vanda Pharmaceuticals Inc. (Vanda) (Nasdaq: VNDA) today announced participation at SLEEP 2022, to be held in Charlotte, North Carolina from June 4-8, 2022.
The following scientific posters will be presented:
June 7, 2022
Presenter: Dr. Sandra Paulina Smieszek, Head of Genetics
Poster Session Presentation Time: 5:15 PM – 7:15 PM ET
Title: "Enrichment of RAI1 genetic aberrations associated with sleep disturbances in SMS, in Autism Spectrum Disorder"
Poster Number: 007
Title: "A 10-week observational research study in individuals with delayed sleep-wake phase disorder (DSWPD) symptoms"
Poster Number: 028
Title: "A novel missense variant in Melanopsin associates with delayed sleep phenotype: whole-genome sequencing study"
Poster Number: 285
For more information on SLEEP 2022, please refer to https://www.sleepmeeting.org/.
About Vanda Pharmaceuticals Inc.
Vanda is a leading global biopharmaceutical company focused on the development and commercialization of innovative therapies to address high unmet medical needs and improve the lives of patients. For more on Vanda Pharmaceuticals Inc., please visit www.vandapharma.com and follow us on Twitter @vandapharma.
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She may have retired from active performing, but Joan Baez has hardly been out of the spotlight.
Since she stopped touring and recording in 2019, bringing the curtain down on a 60-year singing career, the 82-year-old folk music icon and social justice activist has fashioned a second career as a visual artist.
She’s had two exhibits of “Mischief Makers,” acrylic portraits of inspirational figures like Martin Luther King Jr., Greta Thunberg and Nelson Mandela. And last week marked the publication of a new book of her upside-down drawings, “Am I Pretty When I Fly?” (Godine, $45)
She is also the subject of a critically acclaimed new documentary, “Joan Baez I Am a Noise,” which is screening at 5 p.m. Tuesday at San Francisco’s Castro Theatre as part of the San Francisco International Film Festival.
In the interest of full disclosure, I should say that Baez and I have been friends for 25 years, beginning when I was the romantic partner of her younger sister, Mimi Fariña, founder of Marin’s Bread & Roses, who died of cancer in 2001. My wife, Donna Seager Liberatore, co-owner of Seager Gray Gallery in Mill Valley, represents Baez’s work as a fine art portrait painter.
One chilly San Francisco evening last week, I was honored to be part of the launch of her book tour, interviewing her in Jack Kerouac Alley beside City Lights bookstore, the historic North Beach shop founded by the late beat poet Lawrence Ferlinghetti.
The alley was packed with what must have been a couple hundred adoring fans, and they weren’t all boomers and ‘60s generation survivors. One 21-year-old college student traveled all the way from Washington state just to see Baez at this event. In a Q&A session after our interview, the young woman was literally quivering with nervous excitement when she asked Baez what life advice she would give someone like her who was just starting out.
“Your heart will tell you, if you listen, where you should go and what you should do and for whom,” Baez told her. “Just be true to yourself.”
A little explanation of upside-down drawing: I first saw Baez do it years ago when she was still performing. One day, I happened to be there when she pulled out piece of paper and a pen and began drawing a clever, cartoonish image upside-down. She’s right-handed, but in this instance she was drawing with her left hand, making the whole thing even more strange and mysterious to me. For this book, she drew with both her left and right hands, but always upside-down. I’m as astonished by it now as I was then.
“I started drawing when I was little,” she explained in our alley interview. “It was my way to prepare myself before I picked up the guitar and began singing. When I’m painting portraits, I want it to look like the person I’m painting. But this upside-down drawing is so freeing. Sometimes I’ll have an idea of what I’m doing when I start, sometimes I don’t. And the extraordinary thing for me is that I don’t really know what’s happening until I turn the drawing right side up and it tells me something, a joke or a phrase or a pun. Then, I turn the drawing upside-down again and write that out — backwards. It’s as interesting for me as it might be for anybody else. And I don’t take much credit for it. It’s the same as the singing. It’s some kind of gift. It’s channeling from somewhere. I don’t know where.”
A type of magic
She acknowledges that there surely is a neurological explanation for this peculiar talent, something to do with the left and right brain. But she couldn’t care less. She compares it to the time a magician friend offered to show her how he did a trick.
“I said, ‘No, I don’t want to know,’” she recalled. “The magic would have been gone.”
When she was growing up, her physicist father moved his family around a lot as he advanced in his career. So Baez was always “the new girl, different, brown, odd,” as she puts it in her introduction. Consequently, she felt like an outsider and hated school. Her favorite drawing, “Middle School,” is of a teenage girl cowering as a bird pecks at her head and her books go flying.
“It’s the chaos of being a certain age and going to a new place, and to me it was terrifying,” she said. “The ‘Middle School’ drawing reflects that shattered, lost, confused, wild, unhappy scene, which is also kind of beautiful to look at.”
Just as the book is divided into categories, our alley conversation was wide ranging, covering various stages in her life and career.
Her youthful love affair with Bob Dylan came up at one point. It turns out that painting his portrait helped heal the pain and hurt she had long held inside over their public breakup.
“When I was doing the acrylic portraits for ‘Mischief Makers,’ I painted Bob when he was really young,” she said. “He still had baby fat. He was like 20. Both of us were still so young. As I was painting, I put his music on and started to cry. All the resentment and the b.s. that had gone on before was absolutely drained away, so I wrote him and told him so. I didn’t include a return address because I didn’t want or expect something back. I said, ‘I’m sorry I wanted so much of you. I wanted you to be political and you weren’t.’ I was able to say that I’m sorry that I was tugging so hard at you and how grateful and thankful I am that I was there in those years that you wrote those songs and that we were friends.”
Asked by someone in the crowd to name her favorite artists to sing with during her career, she listed her sister, Mimi, first (“We knew each other our whole lives and had the same phrasing”) followed by Jackson Browne, Bonnie Raitt and Dylan.
“Bob had absolutely impossible phrasing which, he would change every night just to screw you up,” she said and laughed. “It was a challenge but he was brilliant.”
After our interview, Baez left the next day for Nashville, where she was in conversation with her friend Emmylou Harris. From there, it was on to New York for an interview with filmmaker Michael Moore and an appearance this week on “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert.”
On the flight from Nashville to New York, she happened to be on the same plane as Justin Jones, one of the two young Black Democrats expelled from the Tennessee legislature by a Republican super majority for leading a gun violence protest on the house floor.
When you get off the plane with the legendary Joan Baez you know it’s a movement of the spirit. She stands with us in our struggle in Tennessee and said she’s hopeful to see young voices leading.
“WE SHALL OVERCOME…”
Serendipitous, indeed. pic.twitter.com/f4bj5akUte
— Rep. Justin Jones (@brotherjones_) April 9, 2023
A video of Baez and Jones singing “We Shall Overcome” in the Newark Airport had 1.3 million views on Twitter earlier this week. Shortly after that video was posted, Jones was reinstated. He was sworn back into his seat on Monday.
“When you get off the plane with the legendary Joan Baez, you know it’s a movement of the spirit,” he wrote. “She stands with us in our struggle in Tennessee and said she’s hopeful to see young voices leading.”
Contact Paul Liberatore at p.liberatore@comcast.net | https://www.chicoer.com/2023/04/13/joan-baez-is-back-on-tour-this-time-with-a-book-of-her-drawings/ | 2023-04-15 07:12:50 | 1 | https://www.chicoer.com/2023/04/13/joan-baez-is-back-on-tour-this-time-with-a-book-of-her-drawings/ |
100 Gbps and Higher-Speed Ports to Account for 44 Percent of Shipments
REDWOOD CITY, Calif., Aug. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- According to a recently published report from Dell'Oro Group, the trusted source for market information about the telecommunications, networks, and data center industries, we predict the Ethernet Controller and Adapter market to reach $5 Billion in 2026, with Smart NICs contributing significantly to the growth. Server network connectivity will transition to higher speeds, with 100 Gbps and higher-speed ports accounting for 44 percent of the shipments in five years.
"We predict Smart NICs will account for 38 percent of the total Ethernet Controller and Adapter market by 2026," said Baron Fung, Research Director at Dell'Oro Group. "Smart NICs will displace traditional NICs for most of the hyperscale cloud infrastructure for general-purpose and high-end workloads such as accelerated computing. There are also opportunities for Smart NICs in the Tier 2 Cloud, Enterprise and Telco segments, with compelling use cases such as network protocol offloads, distributed storage, and virtualized network security applications. However, vendors would first need to address cost-of-ownership and implementation challenges before we see broader Smart NIC adoption outside of the hyperscale cloud market," added Fung.
Additional highlights from the July 2022 Ethernet Adapter and Smart NIC 5-Year Forecast report include:
- Total Ethernet Controller and Adapter market revenue is forecast to grow 10 percent by 2026.
- 100 and 200 Gbps will be the dominant server port speeds for the Top 4 US Cloud SPs—Amazon, Google, Meta, and Microsoft—over the next five years.
- Smart NIC revenues are projected to grow at a 21 percent compound annual growth rate over five years, compared to 5 percent growth for traditional NICs.
The Dell'Oro Group Ethernet Adapter & Smart NIC 5-Year Forecast report provides a complete, in-depth analysis of the market with tables covering manufacturers' revenue; average selling prices; and unit and port shipments by speed (1/10/25/40/50/100/200 Gbps) for Ethernet controllers and adapters. The report also covers Smart NIC controllers and adapters. To purchase this report, please contact us at dgsales@delloro.com.
Dell'Oro Group is a market research firm that specializes in strategic competitive analysis in the telecommunications and enterprise networks, data center infrastructure, and network security markets. Our firm provides in-depth quantitative data and qualitative analysis to facilitate critical, fact-based business decisions. For more information, contact Dell'Oro Group at +1.650.622.9400 or visit www.delloro.com.
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PARIS – India is close to buying new French warplanes and submarines and played a starring role in France’s Bastille Day celebrations Friday. But for all the camaraderie on display this week between Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron, their two countries remain sometimes-awkward allies.
Macron skirted around concerns about threats to rights and freedoms under Modi’s Hindu nationalist government.
Modi called for peace efforts in Ukraine to end Russia’s war and resulting grain shortages, and India has increased imports of sanctioned Russian oil; Macron’s France is boosting weapons supplies to Ukraine for its counteroffensive.
During a two-day visit that included a banquet at the Louvre, Indian troops marching down the Champs-Elysees and a high-octane speech by Modi to Indians from around Europe, the two countries released a raft of agreements tightening cooperation in areas where they agree.
The biggest step is a preliminary Indian accord to buy 26 more Rafale fighter jets and three more Scorpene French- and Spanish-made submarines, on top of a prior deal for 36 Rafales and six Scorpenes. Price details still need to be worked out.
“Cooperation in defense is the basic pillar of our relationship,” Modi said ahead of meetings with Macron. “Be it a submarine or a navy ship, we want to work jointly not only for ourselves but other friendly nations too.”
Macron is keen on tightening alliances in the Indo-Pacific against an increasingly assertive China, and his office unveiled a ‘’roadmap'' with India for cooperation in the region.
“This convergence stretches to our strategic interests," he said. ‘’We are defending together the same vision of the Indo-Pacific, an area that must remain open and free from all forms of hegemony.''
Modi said India also wants to increase cooperation with France in space, after India launched a spacecraft toward the far side of the moon Friday. France houses the European Space Agency’s main launch site, in French Guiana.
The two leaders also announced new initiatives to cooperate on renewable energy, hydrogen projects, artificial intelligence and semiconductors.
A small clutch of activists held a rally in Paris against Modi's visit on Thursday, accusing him of eroding Indian democracy and encouraging discrimination against religious minorities. Modi, who governs the world’s largest population, has said that “democracy runs in our veins” and insisted that there is ”absolutely no space for discrimination.”
Modi was welcomed by U.S. President Biden last month, and heads next to the United Arab Emirates. | https://www.wsls.com/business/2023/07/14/indias-modi-and-frances-macron-agree-on-defense-ties-but-stand-apart-on-ukraine/ | 2023-07-15 07:15:31 | 1 | https://www.wsls.com/business/2023/07/14/indias-modi-and-frances-macron-agree-on-defense-ties-but-stand-apart-on-ukraine/ |
Med spa owner accused of secretly filming female clients in bathroom
SURPRISE, Ariz. (KPHO/Gray News) - A medical spa owner in Arizona is accused of voyeurism and other charges after allegedly secretly taping women in the bathroom.
According to court documents, officers were called to a home on Thursday where police say Timothy Savage runs his body sculpting business called Pro Fit Body Sculpting.
Authorities say that a woman called them after discovering a camera in the bathroom. She also stated she had found photos of undressed women in an email.
A short time later, Savage was arrested and taken to Surprise police headquarters for questioning.
In an interview with investigators, Savage admitted to having a pornography addiction and tried to stop it.
Savage told detectives he put the camera in the bathroom to catch anyone breaking into his office. However, he reportedly told police that once he realized he had access to the camera where the women were changing, he began viewing and screenshotting the photographs on an app on his phone.
Savage would then email the images to himself so they wouldn’t stay on the phone, police said.
Investigators asked Savage if his clients had an expectation of privacy, and he said they did. Savage then asked for a lawyer and the interview concluded.
“We are deeply appreciative that a brave individual was willing to come forward so we could put a stop to this unlawful and invasive behavior,” Surprise Police Chief Benny Pina.
Savage was booked on more than a dozen charges that include voyeurism and surreptitious photographing, according to authorities.
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JEMEZ SPRINGS (KRQE) – The Jemez River is running much higher, and much stronger, than usual right now. The warm weather is melting a healthy snowpack, triggering flood concerns in the Jemez.
News 13 looked into the situation on the ground and from the air.
“I don’t remember ever seeing it this high,” said Diane Jouppi, who was visiting Jemez Springs from Albuquerque. According to the U.S. Geological Survey, the Jemez River is now seven feet high—that’s two feet higher and six times the volume flowing in a measured location just a week ago.
The effects of this barrage are already becoming apparent. “It was very surprising. We thought that we could walk down to the creek, but you actually can’t get to the creek right now because the water is so far back. I would say like almost a hundred feet back from the creek,” Jouppi explained.
Felix Nunez, police chief of the Jemez Springs Police Department, said this snowpack runoff is causing record washouts of the riverbanks. They’re preparing to get sandbags in Jemez Springs as a precaution. As of Wednesday afternoon, New Mexico State Police shut down Highway 4 in San Ysidro as the water reached the road.
“We’ve seen the break in the banks up to all the way the highway, so we’re talking a hundred yards that the banks have been broken in some areas where it’s coming up to the road, and it’s forcing us to close certain day camp areas and overnight camp areas up and down the river,” Nunez said.
There is a flood warning in effect around Jemez Springs, and the chief said first responders are monitoring the river as it rushed by.
Officials told News 13 that one of their major concerns is whether the bridges can withstand the impact.
“We could watch a big log go down there right now and take out the whole bridge! But if you notice, if you see there’s a lot of debris buildup underneath the bridges now, so that’s an impact of weight, wet weight, and debris and especially the water pressure hitting it,” Nunez stated. He’s urging anyone in the area to avoid going in or even near the water. “People don’t realize you have the bank up here, but the river’s washing out underneath the bank, so it can take only a stepping on where you think it’s safe, and that’ll just break right down and put you in the water. You’d be swept away.”
There’s no way of knowing when the flow will ebb: “We are about partway, what I understand [is] they briefed me, we are about halfway right now. So, it hasn’t really changed in the last couple of days, but as this proceeds, the weather starts warming up, it does mean the snow caps are gonna melt a lot more faster,” Nunez stated. | https://www.krqe.com/news/new-mexico/jemez-springs-braces-against-rising-floodwaters-flood-warning-issued/ | 2023-04-13 01:43:03 | 1 | https://www.krqe.com/news/new-mexico/jemez-springs-braces-against-rising-floodwaters-flood-warning-issued/ |
August 28, 1946-July 27, 2022
ANAMOSA-Richard (Dick) Etringer, 75, of Anamosa died peacefully in his home surrounded by his family on Wednesday, July 27, 2022.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, Anamosa on Friday, August 12, 2022 at 11:00 am. Friends may call from 10:00 am to the time of service at the church. Military Honors will be accorded by the US Army and the Anamosa Veterans Honor Guard following the funeral mass. Private burial will take place at a later date. Please visit Goettschonline.com and share your thoughts, memories, stories, and condolences with the family by using the Guestbook.
Dick was a caring husband, father, grandpa, brother, and friend. His battle with serious medical issues in recent years showed his courage in facing life’s challenges with a sense of humor and handsome smile. Despite his pain he proved to stay strong and quick witted until the end.
Richard Joseph Etringer was born August 28th, 1946 in Waterloo, Iowa to parents Peter and Margaret (Sadler) Etringer. He graduated from Immaculate Conception in Fairbank, Iowa in 1965 and proudly joined in the United States Army Reserve in 1967 earning Honorable Discharge in 1972. Dick worked as an electrician at John Deere in Waterloo, retiring in 2006 after 40 years of dedicated service.
Dick was devout Catholic and avid outdoorsman. He loved hunting and wildlife. He enjoyed bird watching, identification and research. He truly was a jack of all trades, a man of many talents, there was nothing he couldn’t fix.
He is survived by his loving and devoted wife, Debbie, sons Jeff, Vaughn, Kyle (Kari Newberg) and step-son Zach Davis (Jessica Rowe), daughters Nancy (Etringer) Luna (Brad Jacobsen), Trisha Etringer and step-daughter Jessica (Jacob) Casper, eleven grandchildren whom he absolutely cherished as if they were all his own and his caring and supportive siblings (seven sisters and six brothers).
He was proceeded in death by his parents and brother-in-law Leroy.
A special thank you to all the kind and caring staff at Mercy Home Care, Mercy Hospice and all the dedicated family and friends for the wonderful and compassionate care Dick received in his final day with us. | https://wcfcourier.com/lifestyles/announcements/obituaries/richard-dick-etringer/article_e34c1234-390c-535b-b0bf-26b861662488.html | 2022-08-03 06:38:39 | 0 | https://wcfcourier.com/lifestyles/announcements/obituaries/richard-dick-etringer/article_e34c1234-390c-535b-b0bf-26b861662488.html |
Chiefs, led by hobbled Mahomes, beat Jags 27-20 in playoffs
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Hobbling along on an injured ankle, Patrick Mahomes threw for 195 yards and two touchdowns Saturday, leading the Kansas City Chiefs to a 27-20 victory over the Jacksonville Jaguars and a spot in their fifth straight AFC title game.
Mahomes missed most of the second quarter after his ankle was landed on by a Jacksonville defender. But the All-Pro quarterback returned in the second half and, relying on guts and guile, led the Chiefs on a 75-yard TD drive in the fourth quarter that helped to ensure a date with the Bengals-Bills winner for a spot in the Super Bowl.
If Cincinnati wins Sunday, the AFC title game will be played at Arrowhead Stadium. If Buffalo wins, it will be in Atlanta.
“I mean, it’s a credit to the guys around me,” Mahomes said. “The offensive line kept me clean in the pocket, knowing that I couldn’t move, and guys made plays around me. That’s what a great team does, is when somebody gets a little banged up, everybody around them steps up.”
The question on everyone’s mind — Will Mahomes be available next week? — might be no question at all.
“Yeah, X-rays were negative and they haven’t diagnosed anything yet,” he said, “but I’ll be good to go.”
Travis Kelce had a career-high 14 catches for 98 yards and two touchdowns for Kansas City. Isiah Pacheco ran for 95 yards, while Marquez Valdes-Scantling hauled in the eventual clinching touchdown with about 7 minutes left in the game.
The Jaguars, who rallied from a 27-0 deficit to beat the Chargers in the wild-card round, squandered two chances to mount another late rally. The first ended when Jamal Agnew had the ball pop loose inside the Chiefs 5 with about 5 1/2 minutes to go, and the second when Jaylen Watson made a leaping, one-handed interception to take the ball away again.
The Jaguars’ last-gasp chance ended when Kansas City recovered an onside kick with 24 seconds to go.
Trevor Lawrence finished with 217 yards passing with a touchdown toss to Christian Kirk, who was briefly hurt midway through the fourth quarter but returned to finish the game. Travis Etienne added 62 yards rushing and a touchdown.
Long before Mahomes hobbled to the sideline in pain, he was at his creative best, driving the Chiefs downfield on their opening possession. There was a shortstop-style sidearm sling to JuJu Smith-Schuster, a key third down pass to Kelce as he was being dragged to the turf, and the flip pass to his tight end that gave Kansas City a 7-0 lead.
The Jaguars came right back, taking advantage of a big kickoff return and a short field. Lawrence, whose four touchdown throws helped to stun the Chargers last week, proceeded to hit Kirk for the matching touchdown.
Then, the complexion of the game changed.
Mahomes was moving up in the pocket when Key brought the full weight of his body down on the star quarterback’s right ankle. Mahomes hobbled to the huddle and managed to get through three more plays to end the first quarter, then was on the field two more plays before Harrison Butker kicked a 50-yard field goal.
During the Jaguars’ ensuing possession, Mahomes — who had gotten his ankle taped — got into a heated argument with Chiefs coach Andy Reid and the training staff. He then threw down his coat and headed to the locker room, forcing Chad Henne to take over midway through the second quarter, just as he did two years ago in a playoff win over Cleveland.
The 37-year-old journeyman, who once started for the Jaguars, led Kansas City on a 12-play, 98-yard touchdown drive.
“Yeah, I did not want to go and they kind of gave me the ultimatum that I wasn’t going back in unless I went in there,” said Mahomes, who cheered them on from the sideline, wearing a puffy winter coat on a cold, sleeting night.
“They’re trying to take care of me. We’ve got a lot of great people over here, but it’s going to take a lot to keep me out of a football game.”
As the second half began, that familiar red No. 15 jersey was trotting back onto the field.
His his right ankle heavily taped. Mahomes was still struggling to move around, but simply his presence seemed to calm the Chiefs — and their angst-filled fan base. Butker added a second 50-yard field goal late in the third quarter to extend their lead to 20-10, putting the pressure on the AFC South champions.
But the Jaguars proved in the wild-card round that they can deal with deficits. And rather than wilt amid the crowd noise, they rose to the occasion, putting together a 75-yard touchdown drive that kept them in the game.
Their comeback ended, though, with two late turnovers and a failed onside kick.
STATS AND STREAKS
Mahomes improved to 5-0 in the divisional round of the playoffs. He’s thrown 28 TD passes and three interceptions in 10 home playoff games. … Henne was 5 of 7 for 23 yards and a score. … Jacksonville had eight wins as an underdog this season, tied for the most in the Super Bowl era.
UP NEXT
The Chiefs wait to hear whether they play the Bengals at Arrowhead Stadium or the Bills in Atlanta for a spot in their third Super Bowl in four years. The Jaguars turn their attention to the free agency and the NFL draft.
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First responder horse therapy program in Scottsdale shut down due to lack of funding
SCOTTSDALE, AZ (3TV/CBS 5) -- Valley first responders may soon have trouble finding access to live-saving therapy as a Scottsdale-based nonprofit says a lack of funding has forced them to stop offering services at a popular therapy horse farm known as Hunkapi.
According to Hunkapi, first responders from all walks of life, including those who suffer from traumatic brain injuries, addiction, PTSD or other issues, come to Scottsdale ranch to deal with prolonged mental health problems, oftentimes associated by their high-stress jobs. Arizona’s Family reported last March that six-week equine therapy sessions use horses to teach people how to control their thoughts, energy, and body language.
“Building the coping skills for stress, understanding that their job is stressful and how to handle that, building better relationships with their spouses and their family,” Executive Director Terra Schaad told Arizona’s Family in that report.
“The program was a form of healing that was quite literally bringing these heroes back from the brink of suicide,” the nonprofit said in a plea for donations earlier this week. To donate, people can head to Hunkapi.org/Donate and choose the general fund.
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NEW YORK, Sept. 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Attorney Advertising -- Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC notifies investors that a class action lawsuit has been filed against Yatsen Holding Limited ("Yatsen" or the "Company") (NYSE: YSG) and certain of its officers, on behalf of all persons and entities that purchased, or otherwise acquired Yatsen American Depositary Receipts ("ADRs") (i) pursuant and/or traceable to the Company's initial public offering conducted on or about November 19, 2020 (the "IPO"); and/or (ii) between November 19, 2020 and March 10, 2022, both dates inclusive (the "Class Period"). Such investors are encouraged to join this case by visiting the firm's site: www.bgandg.com/ysg.
This class action seeks to recover damages against Defendants for alleged violations of the federal securities laws.
The Complaint alleges that throughout the Class Period, Defendants misled investors into believing that Yatsen's two largest and historically most significant brands, Perfect Diary and Little Ondine, were thriving, thereby driving Yatsen's "healthy" top-line growth at the time of its IPO and quarter after quarter thereafter. In truth, however, cosmetic and skincare sales of Perfect Diary and Little Ondine products were declining in the period leading up to (and including at the time of) the IPO and continued to decline throughout 2021.
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NEWPORT, Ore. — After a months-long delay, commercial harvest of Dungeness crabs is almost ready to begin along the southern Oregon coast.
The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife announced the season will open Feb. 4 from Cape Arago, just south of Charleston, to the California border.
The earliest that Dungeness crab fishing may start in Oregon is Dec. 1. However, fishery managers opted to postpone the season after tests showed crabs in some areas with low meat yield and high levels of domoic acid — a toxin that can be fatal if eaten in high doses.
ODFW previously opened Dungeness crab season from Cape Falcon, near Manzanita, to Cape Arago on Jan. 15, and from Cape Falcon to the Washington border on Feb. 1.
"We have a long history of careful management of Dungeness crab, because it is such a valuable species and so many people's businesses depend on it," said Caren Braby, marine resources program manager for ODFW. "It's been fairly complex to open the crab fishery each year."
Dungeness crab is Oregon's most valuable single-species fishery, estimated at $72.6 million in 2020.
The state has 423 permitted vessels for Dungeness crab fishing, of which more than 300 participate in the fishery every year, according to the Oregon Dungeness Crab Commission.
To ensure a quality product that's safe to eat, Braby said ODFW and the Oregon Department of Agriculture collaborate on testing for meat yield and domoic acid before opening the commercial fishing season.
"Every year we have a different pattern to our season opening, because we're accounting for those two factors," Braby said.
Braby pointed to climate change as a primary reason for the delay in opening the crab season.
She said the impacts on ocean systems may include areas of warm water that hold less dissolved oxygen and more toxic algae, which can harm marine life.
The result is fewer crabs and more domoic acid in the ocean food web.
Braby said it is still unclear if, and where, certain areas will be designated "biotoxin management zones" for crab fishing. Crabs may still be caught and sold from these management zones, though seafood processors must remove and eviscerate the guts where domoic acid accumulates.
Processors can still use the meat to make crab cakes and other products, but cannot sell whole cooked crabs from the zones.
"That can't happen under an evisceration order because the whole crab needs to be pulled apart," Braby explained.
ODFW and ODA will collect a second round of crabs for testing, with results expected back shortly before the Feb. 4 season start date.
"Opening the crab season in any area with an evisceration requirement is not ideal," Braby said. "However, we need to get the fishery going for the vessel crews who are waiting for paychecks and to avoid the migration of whales.
"We are fortunate in Oregon to have a system that allows this fishery to harvest through biotoxin events and provide a safe, delicious product," she said.
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Midterm elections aren’t the only thing taking place in the U.S. on Tuesday.
A lunar eclipse on Nov. 8 will create what’s known as a “blood moon,” a name that comes from the reddish hue the moon takes on as refracted sunlight passes through the Earth’s atmosphere.
Here’s how NASA explains the phenomenon:
“A lunar eclipse occurs when the Sun, Earth, and Moon align so that the Moon passes into Earth’s shadow. In a total lunar eclipse, the entire Moon falls within the darkest part of Earth’s shadow, called the umbra. When the Moon is within the umbra, it will turn a reddish hue. Lunar eclipses are sometimes called “Blood Moons” because of this phenomenon.”
The total lunar eclipse will be the last for three years with the next slated for March 14, 2025. According to NASA, the moon will reach its full eclipse, known as “totality,” at 5:17 a.m. ET (4:17 a.m. CT) and will end after the moon sets. Totality will be visible across North and Central America.
You don’t need any special equipment to observe a lunar eclipse, although binoculars or a telescope will enhance the view and the red color. A dark environment away from bright lights makes for the best viewing conditions.
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CONSHOHOCKEN, Pa., June 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Dubbed the epic "sale-a-bration," David's Bridal, the nation's leading bridal and special occasion authority, kicks off its biggest sale event today, June 21 through July 5. With deals up to 60% off across all categories including bridal, dresses, shoes, accessories and gifts, this sale is not one to miss.
The retailer proudly offers the widest collection of dresses for all of life's magical moments – from the wedding to homecoming, prom, graduation, date night or simply for those who want to make the world their runway. This limited-time semi-annual event has something for everyone and every occasion. Customers can give their closet an update just in time for the summer social season with fashion forward trends from the little white dress, to jumpsuits, midis, handbags, shoes, accessories and more. Whatever her style is—playful, chic, daring or flirty, David's has showstopping looks, unmatched quality and craftsmanship at unbeatable price points.
While many retailers face challenges amid pent-up demand and ongoing supply chain disruptions, David's Bridal has remained steadfast in its vast assortment of on-hand inventory with over 300,000 dresses in the US and ready to ship. With hundreds of styles ranging in sizes 0-30, the retailer guarantees a dress by their customer's event date. This limited-time sale-a-bration offers unprecedented discounts (think: up to 70% off original price) on select items with additional offers for Diamond Loyalty members.
David's Bridal has responded to the evolving needs of the modern customer by offering unparalleled service and the most expansive product offerings in the industry at accessible price points, resulting in world class Net Promoter Scores month over month. David's continues unveiled innovative solutions to enhance the customer shopping journey, both in-store and online. In the past year alone, David's launched Guaranteed in Stock Bridesmaids collection, a comprehensive mobile planning app, 24/7 customer service, a first-of-its-kind loyalty program, Diamond Loyalty with member pricing, and announced the asset acquisitions of premier online wedding destinations, Forever Bride and Anomalie to better serve its customer at every touchpoint and continue to rapidly disrupt the bridal and special event space. This semi-annual sale-a-bration is the latest offering from the retailer to serve its customers for all of life's most magical events.
With 70 years of experience dressing customers for all of life's special occasions, David's Bridal is built on the idea everyone deserves to have the attire of their dreams regardless of style preference, shape, size, or budget. We believe in: CELEBRATING all life's magical moments, INNOVATING so we are always serving her, PERSONALIZING everything so it's all done her way, DESIGNING the most luxurious dresses, and finally, KINDNESS - so she doesn't have to worry about anything. It is our mission to help anyone and everyone find the look that will allow them to be the best, most genuine version of themselves on their wedding day or any special occasion. David's Bridal is dedicated to helping each customer, with the assistance of online planning tools and resources powered by Blueprint Registry, Rustic Wedding Chic, Anomalie, and Forever Bride, knowledgeable stylists, and expert alteration artisans who will guide them through the entire purchasing journey. With more than 300 stores located across the US, Canada, UK, and franchise locations in Mexico, we offer the convenience of one-stop shopping for every magical event in her life including weddings, Quinceañera, graduations, prom, communions, or simply making the world her runway and beyond. Additionally, David's recently launched #frontlinefierce Philanthropy Program dedicated to amplifying the heroism, fearlessness, and bravery of those who serve others in their community. To learn more about David's Bridal, visit www.DavidsBridal.com, download the Planning App, and connect on social media through Instagram, YouTube, Pinterest, Facebook, Twitter, TikTok, and LinkedIn.
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