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Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds last week signed a law banning gender-affirming care for transgender minors. NPR's Leila Fadel talks to Matt McIver, a parent of a transgender child in Des Moines.
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Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds last week signed a law banning gender-affirming care for transgender minors. NPR's Leila Fadel talks to Matt McIver, a parent of a transgender child in Des Moines.
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LINCOLN, Neb., Oct. 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- According to the newest market reports from Sandhills Global, inventory levels in the heavy-duty truck and semi-trailer categories have decreased two months in a row while auction values remained steady in September. The stabilizing pattern for these key markets follows an extended period during which inventory levels grew significantly and auction values declined. It's also significant to note that used heavy-duty truck and semi-trailer inventory levels in Sandhills marketplaces are still well above those reported for September 2021.
The key metric used in all of Sandhills' market reports is the Sandhills Equipment Value Index (EVI). Buyers and sellers can use the information in the Sandhills EVI to monitor equipment markets and maximize returns on acquisition, liquidation, and related business decisions. The Sandhills EVI data include equipment available in auction and retail markets, as well as model year equipment actively in use. Regional EVI data is available for the United States (and key geographic regions within) and Canada, allowing Sandhills to reflect machine values by location.
Sandhills Market Reports highlight the most significant changes in Sandhills' used truck and trailer, construction equipment, and farm machinery markets. Each report includes detailed analysis and charts that help readers visualize the data. Sandhills provides a complete view of the equipment market trends with its newest market reports, detailing the critical patterns in markets like medium-duty trucks and medium-duty construction equipment.
- The Sandhills EVI shows used heavy-duty truck inventory decreased 2.7% month-over-month in September, following a 5% M/M drop from July to August. Heavy-duty truck inventory levels were still up 20.9% year-over-year.
- Auction EVI was steady (decreasing 0.1%) M/M and increased 12.4% YOY.
- Heavy-duty truck asking values continued to follow trends set by auction values in prior months. Asking EVI decreased 0.8% M/M, marking the fourth consecutive month of asking value decreases, and increased 25.8% YOY.
- In September, semi-trailer inventory levels were down 3.7% M/M and up 37% YOY.
- Similar to the flattening auction values seen in heavy-duty trucks, semi-trailer auction values decreased just 0.7% M/M and increased 12.7% YOY.
- September marked the fourth consecutive month of declines in semi-trailer asking values. Asking EVI decreased 4.5% M/M and increased 31.7% YOY.
- With inventory levels decreasing 1.2% M/M in September, medium-duty truck inventory levels continued their slow decline. YOY, however, inventory levels showed a 57% increase.
- Medium-duty truck asking and auction values have been sluggish in recent months. Auction EVI decreased 2.9% M/M, and values were nearly flat (up 0.6%) YOY.
- Asking EVI decreased 0.5% M/M and increased 16% YOY.
- The Sandhills EVI shows used inventory levels dropped 3.1% M/M for heavy-duty construction equipment; inventory levels also remain lower than last year, having decreased 34.8% YOY.
- Auction EVI for heavy-duty construction equipment was flat (up 0.1%) M/M and increased 7.5% YOY.
- Asking EVI increased 1.1% M/M, a slight rise following a 0.4% July-to-August value drop, and increased 8.1% YOY.
- Used medium-duty construction equipment inventory levels decreased 3.4% M/M and decreased 22% YOY.
- With a 1.5% M/M auction value decrease in September, auction EVI in this category has shown four consecutive months of decreases. Auction EVI increased 4.8% YOY.
- Asking values in the medium-duty construction market has been slowly decreasing in recent months. Asking EVI decreased 0.26% M/M and increased 11.3% YOY.
- Used farm equipment inventory levels have been steady for several months, increasing 2.5% M/M in September. Inventory is also lower than last year, down 16% YOY.
- Auction EVI decreased 1.1% M/M but remains higher than last year, up 5.6%.
- Asking EVI decreased 0.6% M/M but is also above last year, up 7.3% YOY.
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PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) – The annual Grand Floral Parade in Northeast Portland wasn’t all sunshine and roses Saturday morning. About 20 minutes before the festivities began, police and parade officials say a man drove into the parade route.
Witnesses told Nexstar’s KOIN that children had still been in the road grabbing candy when 42-year-old Sidney Sean Mecham came racing through in a pickup truck.
“I thought any minute someone was going to get hit…tons of little toddlers. Little kids were running out in the middle of the road grabbing candy and then all of a sudden, probably about two blocks down…I believe it was a gray pickup truck come barreling down the street,” one witness told KOIN. “We think he was going about 30 miles an hour. And everyone was screaming, running out to get their kids.”
An officer with the Portland Police Bureau reported seeing Mecham head into the parade route, where he “saw parade goers running out of the street and heard them screaming, trying to get his attention.” The officer followed the truck by motorcycle heading east on NE Weidler Street.
However, police say Mecham “refused to stop” and went south on Northeast MLK Jr. Boulevard, where the officer pulled up alongside the driver and told him to pull over – only to be refused again.
According to PPB, the officer tried to drive ahead of the truck to warn pedestrians, but when it seemed like Mecham would hit him, the officer drove out of the way. Before the officer could get in front of the truck to slow or stop it again, police say the man “suddenly turned left” onto Northeast Wasco Street – driving toward the families sitting at the curb.
Officials say the officer continued to follow Mecham as he ran through a barricade and nearly hit parade volunteers. The truck then left the parade route but continued to elude police until officials say Mecham finally stopped near the intersection of Northeast 24th Avenue and Clackamas Street.
Police arrested Mecham, who now faces charges of recklessly endangering another person, disorderly conduct, attempt to elude, reckless driving, and hit and run (from an earlier, unrelated case). Police say they also cited Mecham for driving while suspended, failing to obey a police officer, and not having insurance.
Officials say Mecham had originally come from the Northbound I-5, going around two Oregon Department of Transportation trucks that “were being used to close the ramp” on Northeast Weidler Street. According to investigators, he “had to go up into the ivy on the hill side of the ramp to make it around the trucks.”
Mecham’s truck was promptly towed.
But as concerning as this situation was, witnesses told KOIN the interruption didn’t ruin the event. No injuries were reported and the show did go on, but the scare left many parade goers wondering: Why did the driver do it?
“We don’t know intentions, whether they meant to cause harm to anyone or were just confused and didn’t realize with everyone on the side of the road waving them down that they shouldn’t be there,” witness Damien Andrzejewski said.
Portland Police are now asking anyone who was in danger during the pursuit to contact them.
Last fall, a Wisconsin man was sentenced to life in prison after he was found guilty of driving through a Christmas parade and killing six people, including an 8-year-old boy marching with his baseball team and three members of the Dancing Grannies group. | https://www.kxnet.com/news/national-news/everyone-was-screaming-man-accused-of-driving-truck-through-oregon-parade-route/ | 2023-06-12 00:49:34 | 0 | https://www.kxnet.com/news/national-news/everyone-was-screaming-man-accused-of-driving-truck-through-oregon-parade-route/ |
SACRAMENTO (AP) _ The winning numbers in Tuesday evening's drawing of the California Lottery's "Fantasy 5" game were:
11-12-14-21-26
(eleven, twelve, fourteen, twenty-one, twenty-six)
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WASHINGTON (AP) — Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg are ready to fight, offline.
In a now-viral back-and-forth seen on Twitter and Instagram this week, the two tech billionaires seemingly agreed to a “cage match” face off.
It all started when Musk, who owns Twitter, responded to a tweet about Meta reportedly preparing to release a new Twitter rival called “Threads.” He took a dig about the world becoming “exclusively under Zuck’s thumb with no other options” — but then one Twitter user jokingly warned Musk of Zuckerberg’s jiu jitsu training.
“I’m up for a cage match if he is lol,” Musk wrote late Tuesday.
Zuckerberg, CEO of Facebook and Instagram parent company Meta Platforms, soon responded — and appeared to agree to Musk’s proposal.
“Send me location,” Zuckerberg wrote on a Wednesday night Instagram story, which showed a screenshot of Musk’s tweet alongside another user’s response urging the Twitter owner to “start training.”
Zuckerberg is actually trained in mixed martial arts. The Facebook founder posted about completing his first jiu jitsu tournament last month.
In response to Zuckerberg’s location request on Wednesday, Musk proposed the Vegas Octagon. He then joked about his fighting skills and workout routine, suggesting that the fight may not be serious.
“I have this great move that I call ‘The Walrus’, where I just lie on top of my opponent & do nothing,” Musk wrote.
Whether or not Musk and Zuckerberg actually make it to the ring has yet to be seen — especially as Musk often tweets about action prematurely or without following through. But, even if their cage match agreement is all a joke, the banter gained attention. An endless chain of memes and posts to “choose your fighter” have sprung up in response.
“The story speaks for itself,” a Meta spokesperson said in a statement to The Associated Press. Zuckerberg has not commented further.
Despite the uncertainity of a cage match actually happening, bids are already being placed for a projected winner. DraftKings’ projected odds stood at 140+ for Musk and -160 for Zuckerberg on Thursday.
The Associated Press also reached out to the Ultimate Fighting Championship, which owns the Octagon, and Twitter for statements. Twitter’s press email responded with a poop emoji, its standard automated response to reporters. | https://www.orlandosentinel.com/2023/06/22/tech-billionaires-cage-match-musk-throws-down-the-gauntlet-and-zuckerberg-accepts-challenge/ | 2023-06-23 18:29:48 | 0 | https://www.orlandosentinel.com/2023/06/22/tech-billionaires-cage-match-musk-throws-down-the-gauntlet-and-zuckerberg-accepts-challenge/ |
Kentucky vs. Kansas State: Betting Trends, Record ATS, Home/Road Splits - Second Round
The No. 6 seed Kentucky Wildcats (22-11) take to the court against the No. 3 seed Kansas State Wildcats (24-9) with a Sweet 16 berth in the East Region of the bracket up for grabs on Sunday at Greensboro Coliseum. Kentucky is a 1.5-point favorite to advance in this second round matchup, which airs on CBS. The matchup has an over/under set at 145.5 points.
Kentucky vs. Kansas State Odds & Info
- Date: Sunday, March 19, 2023
- Time: 2:40 PM ET
- TV: CBS
- Where: Greensboro, North Carolina
- Venue: Greensboro Coliseum
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Kentucky vs Kansas State Betting Records & Stats
- So far this season, the Kentucky Wildcats have compiled a 16-15-0 record against the spread.
- Kentucky has a record of 14-8, a 63.6% win rate, when it's favored by -125 or more by bookmakers this season.
- The bookmakers' moneyline implies a 55.6% chance of a victory for the Kentucky Wildcats.
- Kansas State has a 21-10-0 record against the spread this season.
- This season, the Kansas State Wildcats have been victorious five times in 12 chances when named as an underdog of at least +105 or longer on the moneyline.
- Kansas State has an implied victory probability of 48.8% according to the moneyline set by oddsmakers for this matchup.
Kentucky vs. Kansas State Over/Under Stats
Additional Kentucky vs Kansas State Insights & Trends
- Kentucky is 6-4 against the spread and 6-4 overall over its last 10 games.
- Six of Kentucky Wildcats' last 10 outings have hit the over.
- Kansas State is 6-4 against the spread and 6-4 overall over its last 10 games.
- Four of the Kansas State Wildcats' past 10 games have hit the over.
- The Kentucky Wildcats put up 5.7 more points per game (74.6) than the Kansas State Wildcats allow (68.9).
- Kentucky is 13-8 against the spread and 18-4 overall when scoring more than 68.9 points.
- The Kansas State Wildcats' 75.5 points per game are 7.9 more points than the 67.6 the Kentucky Wildcats allow.
- Kansas State has put together a 15-4 ATS record and a 17-4 overall record in games it scores more than 67.6 points.
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If you felt like San Antonio had an abundance of anti-Valentine’s Day gimmicks, you’re not wrong.
Several Alamo City businesses and non-profits provided ex-themed offerings for the brokenhearted willing to pay to humiliate their former partners. Some of them were highlighted in a recent piece by Texas Monthly, which honed in on San Antonio’s latest fixation with being mad on Valentine’s Day.
“Those who may have expected that they’d be on the receiving end of a bouquet or a dinner for two somewhere fancy but who are, instead, left warming up a can of Hormel Chili on a space heater and lamenting their lonely lot in life have every reason to despise Valentine’s Day. And, weirdly, it seems like a lot of y’all live in San Antonio?,” wrote Texas Monthly writer Dan Solomon.
The San Antonio Zoo’s “Cry me a Cockroach” fundraiser gained international attention for allowing people, with a donation, to name a cockroach, rat or leaf after their ex so it could be swallowed by a zoo animal.
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For $150, the zoo could send a video of the feeding to the donor’s ex of the feeding — an add-on that sold out for this year’s fundraiser. Last year, the zoo received over 7,000 donations from all 50 states and 30 different countries
The Zoo also had a “Meet Your Next Ex” event, which gave San Antonio singles a chance to re-find love (and potentially have their hearts broken again).
Urban Bricks, a San Antonio pizza chain, sold burnt-to-a-crisp heart-shaped pizzas for delivery or pick up, and San Antonio Pet’s Alive posted pictures on Instagram of bags of poop with the names of the donor’s exs.
The Bexar County District Clerk’s office also gave residents free donuts and a hard copy of their divorce decrees.
“The practice of giving spurned lovers the chance to put some money into humiliating the ones who jilted them appears to be something of a growing piece of San Antonio’s identity,” Solomon wrote.
Whether or not San Antonio has an abnormal amount of love-related issues, it certainly knows how to make a buck off of its heartbroken residents.
Gabriella.Ybarra@mysa.com | https://www.expressnews.com/news/article/texas-monthly-san-antonio-heartbreak-capital-17786288.php | 2023-02-15 20:25:37 | 1 | https://www.expressnews.com/news/article/texas-monthly-san-antonio-heartbreak-capital-17786288.php |
Patrick Braxton became mayor of Newbern, Alabama, in 2020 — but says he has been fighting to hold onto his title after the white former mayor and his council members held a special election and reappointed themselves to their positions.
Now, Braxton is suing in a federal civil rights lawsuit that accuses the town officials of conspiring to deny his civil rights and position due to his race. We hear from Aallyah Wright, a rural issues reporter for Capital B News.
This article was originally published on WBUR.org.
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SHENZHEN, China, Oct. 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Recently, the results of the 2022 Muse Creative Awards were announced. EN+ Tech was selected from more than 100 countries worldwide. Its Silk Series home charger design won the Muse Design Awards.
Founded in New York, USA, the Muse International Creative Awards are sponsored by the American Alliance of Museums (AAM) and the International Association of Awards (IAA). It is one of the most influential international awards in the global creative field. Selected annually, it provides a new standard of excellence in the evaluation of media design, production and distribution based on respect, promotion and encouragement of creativity.
As a manifestation of low-carbon transportation, new energy vehicles are becoming increasingly popular. The silk series AC charger for homes and businesses is designed in this context. It offers users a new range of solutions for the electric vehicle through innovations in functionality, interactive HMI interfaces, and styling.
Award-winning product showcase:
Faced with the diverse development of new energy vehicles, the product is equipped with an intelligent load management system that automatically balances the total load and adapts to various power grid systems. Thus, it provides safe charging services for vehicles of different specifications. Another innovation of the Silk Series Home Charger is the interaction mode upgrading.
In addition to the conventional buttons, users can use mobile apps APP, social platforms, and third-party aggregation platforms to position and reserve chargers, and operate charging sessions via communication means like 4G, WI-FI, Bluetooth, and NFC. The product's exterior design combines a smooth comfortable arc design with a unique waist-shrinking cable storage arrangement, forming a streamlined and simple visual aesthetic. The design enables the product to blend harmoniously into modern space design.
The LED lighting color and design and overall CMF of the product can be customized to further emphasize the personal and emotional colors and to meet both the visual and emotional needs of the user. In addition, through flexible and safe interaction settings, the product is accessible to other users when available, thus effectively avoiding the waste of social resources. It is also equipped with an integrated application system compatible with distributed photovoltaic and energy storage, which helps to reduce fossil energy consumption and pursue sustainable development.
EN+ Tech pursues high quality products, and since its establishment, it has continued to refine and face internationally, and is active in the design of new energy charging products with a broad vision and cutting-edge ideas. The great honor bestowed on EN+ Tech by this award is also the motivation to encourage us to keep moving forward.
About EN+:
Shenzhen EN Plus Tech Co., Ltd. is a professional manufacturer specializing in intelligent EV charging solutions. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Shenzhen, China, its solutions are widely recognized by the key end markets, including EV OEMs, EV charging operators, etc., in Asia-Pacific, China, Europe, the Middle East and Africa. Learn more: www.en-plustech.com
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MEMPHIS, Tenn., April 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The use of chatbots and natural language processing technology, such as ChatGPT, has the potential to change the future of medical writing —with some caveats— says Som Biswas, MD, a Radiology fellow at Le Bonheur Children's Hospital and the University of Tennessee Health Science Center, in an article published in Radiology. The published article was written entirely by ChatGPT with editing from Biswas.
ChatGPT is an artificial intelligence model created by the research company Open AI. Launched in November 2022, ChatGPT and others like it generate text by processing large datasets of text and producing similar text. It uses natural language processing (NLP) technology, a field of computer science that develops systems to understand and generate human language. These technologies have many potential uses in the field of medical writing, says Biswas. The top benefits include automation and efficiency, such as extracting information from electronic medical records or assisting with literature searches, and improving the speed and accuracy of document creation, such as article generation and meeting summaries.
"The use of chatbots and NLP technology has the potential to change the way medical writers operate," said Biswas. "Documents could be more accurate, more consistent and require less effort from a human medical writer."
The article stipulates that these technologies need to evolve to be effective in the medical field and will not replace human medical writers in the near future. First, language models do not have the medical expertise and specialized knowledge needed to write in depth on particular subjects. Second, ethical issues regarding plagiarism, bias and errors are a concern when using the current version of ChatGPT.
Biswas noted multiple cautions to consider when using chatbots in the medical writing process:
- Ethics: Potential for plagiarism and concerns about accountability
- Legal issues: Copyright, compliance and other medico-legal considerations
- Innovation: Current technology leads to repetitive text generation and lack of creativity
- Accuracy: Potential for AI-generated text to contain errors
- Bias: May perpetuate bias included in the data on which they are trained
- Transparency: Clarity when AI is used in the writing process
"Overall AI-powered language models are powerful tools that could assist human writers in some tasks," said Biswas. "However, as we move forward with adopting this technology, we must consider the limitations and potential risks of using AI in the writing process."
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HUNTINGTON — The Child Life Department at Hoops Family Children’s Hospital believes in the power of play.
With two full-time specialists, a full-time music therapist and a new intern program, the Child Life Department meets pediatric patients’ social, emotional and physical needs while they are in the hospital. Child life specialist Abbi Watts said they work as the liaison between the medical world and a child’s world.
“We bring a lot of things to children using play, so that way they can have that control and autonomy in an environment where they have very limited choices and explore their way through it,” Watts said.
Child life reduces stress and anxiety for children in the hospital, and specialists teach them tools to cope with the fear and separation stemming from their time in the hospital. They build resilience through creativity and play.
“Our goal is to help them be able to cope better, just in general, with everything,” said Stephanie Cape, child life specialist.
“We’re helping them understand what to expect from procedures and work through how to meet their medical goals as comfortably as possible so the hospital doesn’t have to be a scary place.”
Those goals can include getting kids up and moving; understanding a new diagnosis or treatment; or even distraction during a procedure.
“When we’re doing our job right, it should look like we’re just playing with kids all the time, but we go in there with a purpose,” Cape said. “We pull out medical play dolls, we use needle play and things like that, so they can gain mastery over the entire process and feel more comfortable with what they’re going through.”
Use of technology such as the Vecta machine — a sensory and distraction station — helps pediatric patients refocus their attention so they can get through their procedures.
The child life services at the Hoops Family Children’s Hospital are nonchargeable, so families are not billed. The specialists spend as much time as possible with patients and their families, though they would love to be able to expand the Child Life Department, as Watts and Cape cover the entire hospital’s pediatric patients, both inpatient and outpatient.
“We’d like to be able to see more kids consistently, and have better coverage more times that we’re here,” Cape said.
The Child Life Department’s board-certified music therapist, Carleigh Cazad, helps patients through music with specific goals in mind, such as getting them to begin interacting with staff or to help a child begin eating again.
“While we come at it from a play background, she’s coming at it from a music background,” Cape said. “She’s using music to help the kids heal and cope.”
Child life specialists also help support patients’ families, especially their siblings, to help them understand why their siblings are in the hospital and why their parents may not be at home as often during that time.
“We not only focus on the child while they’re here in the hospital, but the siblings, trying to find ways to help incorporate them in the care,” Watts said. “We have that whole family centered care element to it.”
Watts said they teach parents how to still make connections even when kids may not be able to be picked up or held due to IVs and other medical necessities.
“You might not be able to pick them up and hold them right now, but you can still have that comforting touch, you can read to them,” she said. “So helping parents see beyond all of the medical and still have that bonding and connection, too.”
Child life specialists have a group of assessment tools they use to determine if a pediatric patient may need their services while at the hospital. These factors include a patient’s age; if they have family support; if they have a chronic condition; how long they’ve been in the hospital; and how well they’re coping and responding to staff and medical procedures.
“The more boxes you check off, the more likely they are to need child life support in order to be able to cope appropriately,” Cape said. “We help them form those connections while they’re at the hospital.”
As part of the interdisciplinary team, the child life specialists work closely with each patient’s care team, incorporating their goals into their play.
“If they’re having trouble getting the kids out of bed to do their physical therapy and things like that, we’ll coordinate playroom time so they can get them up and walk them down the hall to come to the playroom,” Cape said. “Then they’ve accomplished their physical therapy goals for the day, and they’re excited about it because they get to come hang out with us.”
A goal of child life services is to prepare kids to cope and succeed on their own, giving them all the tools they need.
“Being able to watch the kids grow and become the best versions of themselves while we’re working with them, I feel like that’s what does it for me,” Cape said. “It’s always really exciting when you put in the effort with them, and you watch them be able to transform and use those skills on their own.”
Child Life Month is celebrated each March, and it means something to each specialist at Hoops Family Children’s Hospital.
“I think of it as a way to help bring awareness to the field and let people know what resources are out there, so staff can get an idea of how they can utilize child life (and) get a better understanding of what we do, how we can help support them and the patients,” Cape said.
As a relatively new field within the medical community, child life services may not be available in every hospital. By bringing awareness of who child life specialists are and what they do, parents and patients can request the services preemptively when they need them.
“If you’re coming from this adult hospital into a pediatric hospital, the likelihood of you coming in contact with a child life specialist is pretty slim,” Watts said. “(Child Life Month) is a way to bring more awareness of what we do.”
Child life intern Jennifer Yuhnke said working in child life is a different dynamic than other aspects of the medical field.
“You can have fun with it and still have those teaching roles,” Yuhnke said. “A lot of parents tell me they wish they had something like this as a kid. Hearing that from parents or different people you talk to about what child life is, they see how important it actually is.”
Stephanie Taylor, a parent of a patient assisted by child life specialists, said they provide children with the means to distract themselves from being in the hospital and away from their family, friends and classmates — but child life also benefits the parents.
“They give parents a method to provide entertainment for their kids that they otherwise would not have,” Taylor said.
“Some of these kids are transported in from hours away from home; they can’t just run home like I can and grab my kid’s favorite book or his favorite toy or his blanket,” she continued. “They give us the opportunity to provide a home-like environment with some fun for our kids.”
Taylor’s four-year-old son, Noah, has Down syndrome, and on World Down Syndrome Day earlier in March, the child life specialists made him a special sign. When Noah had to have a procedure, Taylor said the child life specialists spent hours with him each day, making them both feel much better, and they still check on him every day.
“Child life came in and spent almost two hours in here playing with him to distract him,” she said. “It was great because I was at my wits’ end. They provided him with toys and books. Everybody’s in and out, making sure we don’t need anything.” | https://www.herald-dispatch.com/features_entertainment/the-power-of-play-child-life-department-meets-pediatric-patients-needs/article_1a5ca694-49b5-57b2-9838-e6d7ccedc8ad.html | 2023-03-29 05:32:31 | 0 | https://www.herald-dispatch.com/features_entertainment/the-power-of-play-child-life-department-meets-pediatric-patients-needs/article_1a5ca694-49b5-57b2-9838-e6d7ccedc8ad.html |
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed an executive order Friday that activated the Florida National Guard, a news release from the governor's office said.
The order directs "state law enforcement agencies and other state agencies to provide resources in support of local governments responding to the alarming influx of migrants landing in the Florida Keys," according to the statement.
It also will reportedly provide more support toward efforts to prevent further migrant landings on Florida’s shores.
“As the negative impacts of Biden’s lawless immigration policies continue unabated, the burden of the Biden administration’s failure falls on local law enforcement who lack the resources to deal with the crisis,” DeSantis said in a statement. “That is why I am activating the National Guard and directing state resources to help alleviate the strain on local resources.
When Biden continues to ignore his legal responsibilities, we will step in to support our communities.”
The Sunshine State will deploy air assets, including airplanes and helicopters from the National Guard. It will also "bolster Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission marine patrol to support water interdictions..."
All this comes after the Coast Guard removed more than 300 Cuban migrants from a remote island national park Thursday. Homeland Security officials said the Coast Guard took 337 migrants from Dry Tortugas National Park on a 70-mile trip to Key West, where they will be processed.
They were among more than 700 migrants, mostly Cubans, who arrived in Florida by boat over the New Year's weekend, prompting officials in Florida to appeal to the federal government to do more to deter migrants arriving illegally.
On Thursday, the Biden administration signaled a tougher stance on migrants coming from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua and Venezuela, while offering a new path for migrants from those countries to enter legally.
The Associated Press contributed to this report. | https://www.kvue.com/article/news/regional/desantis-signs-executive-order-activates-national-guard-migrants-florida-keys/67-dad52385-223b-493f-8fe9-4ddf08cae5a2 | 2023-01-07 18:00:20 | 1 | https://www.kvue.com/article/news/regional/desantis-signs-executive-order-activates-national-guard-migrants-florida-keys/67-dad52385-223b-493f-8fe9-4ddf08cae5a2 |
(NEXSTAR) – Bed Bath & Beyond told Nexstar Monday that it will be closing 87 additional stores, an announcement that comes days after the beleaguered home goods chain said it had defaulted on its loans.
The company also plans to close five buybuy BABY stores as well as all of its Harmon beauty locations.
Bed Bath & Beyond said the closures are being done to increase efficiency as the company works with advisors to “consider multiple paths” as the retailer tries to turn the business around.
“This store fleet reduction expands the Company’s ongoing closure program of approximately 150 lower-producing Bed Bath & Beyond banner stores,” a spokesperson told Nexstar. “We will update all stakeholders on our plans as they develop and finalize.”
Impacted store locations were not immediately available Monday.
Last Thursday, Bed Bath & Beyond said in a Securities and Exchange Commission filing that it had defaulted on its loans, which may force it to consider restructuring its debt in bankruptcy court.
The filing included some of the other strategies Bed Bath & Beyond is employing to improve its financial position, such as lowering costs, trimming capital expenditures, trying to rework rental deals with landlords and reducing the footprint of its stores, as well as the caveat that “these measures may not be successful.”
Bed Bath & Beyond warned on Jan. 5 that it was considering options including filing for bankruptcy, saying that there was “substantial doubt” that it could stay in business. A week later, it reported a 33% drop in sales and a widening loss for its fiscal third quarter that ended Nov. 26, compared with the year-ago period. Sales at stores opened at least a year — a key indicator of a company’s health — dropped 32%.
Its recently appointed president and CEO, Sue Gove, blamed the poor holiday performance on inventory constraints and reduced credit limits that resulted in shortages of merchandise on store shelves.
Typically, struggling retailers file for bankruptcy protection after the holiday shopping season because they have a cash cushion coming from the two-month sales period.
Still, turning around Bed Bath & Beyond is expected to be difficult amid increasing competition from discounters. Its struggles come as the economy is weakening, and shoppers are tightening their purse strings.
The Associated Press contributed to this report. | https://www.wjhl.com/news/consumer/bed-bath-beyond-announces-87-more-store-closures/ | 2023-01-30 23:34:59 | 1 | https://www.wjhl.com/news/consumer/bed-bath-beyond-announces-87-more-store-closures/ |
Impeachment trial of Texas’ Ken Paxton to begin no later than August 28
May 29, 2023, 4:57 PM
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AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — A historic impeachment trial in Texas to determine whether Republican Attorney General Ken Paxton should be permanently removed from office will begin no later than August in the state Senate, where the jury that would determine his future could include his wife, Sen. Angela Paxton.
Ken Paxton was immediately suspended from office after the GOP-controlled Texas House of Representatives overwhelmingly voted Saturday dogged by ethical and criminal accusations since taking office in 2015.
The Senate unanimously adopted a measure Monday that called for the trial to begin not later than Aug. 28.
Paxton is only the third sitting official in Texas’ nearly 200-year history to be impeached. He called the House investigation that led up to his impeachment “corrupt” and has broadly denied wrongdoing. The raft of accusations against him include an indictment on securities fraud charges and allegations that he misused his office to try to thwart an FBI investigation into one of his donors.
Angela Paxton has not publicly commented on the impeachment proceedings against her husband, nor has said whether she will recuse herself from the trial in the 31-member Senate, where she is one of 19 Republicans that frequently vote in lockstep.
Removing Ken Paxton from office would require a two-thirds majority.
The impeachment has blown wide open rifts in America’s biggest red state between Republicans who are seen as the establishment — particularly in the Texas House — and hard-right conservative activists who have long backed Paxton.
Paxton was easily reelected in November as Republicans extended their unbeaten streak in Texas statewide elections to 28 years. His defenders say voters have already made up their mind on whether he is fit for office despite the trail of accusations. | https://mynorthwest.com/3894433/impeachment-trial-of-texas-ken-paxton-to-begin-no-later-than-august-28/ | 2023-05-30 03:41:50 | 1 | https://mynorthwest.com/3894433/impeachment-trial-of-texas-ken-paxton-to-begin-no-later-than-august-28/ |
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Western Conference
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Note: Two points for a team winning in overtime or shootout; the team losing in overtime or shootout receives one which is registered in the OTL or SOL columns.
Tuesday's results
Moose Jaw 3 Saskatoon 1
Medicine Hat 5 Prince George 2
Wednesday's results
Medicine Hat 5 Swift Current 4 (SO)
Moose Jaw 5 Saskatoon 4 (OT)
Winnipeg 8 Prince Albert 1
Prince George 6 Calgary 5
Tri-City 5 Victoria 4
Everett 4 Lethbridge 3 (OT)
Friday's results
Regina at Swift Current, 7 p.m.
Prince Albert at Saskatoon, 7 p.m.
Prince George at Red Deer, 7 p.m.
Brandon at Calgary, 7 p.m.
Victoria at Portland, 7 p.m.
Tri-City at Kamloops, 7 p.m.
Lethbridge at Seattle, 7:05 p.m.
Spokane at Everett, 7:05 p.m.
Kelowna at Vancouver, 7:30 p.m.
Saturday's games
Swift Current at Regina, 7 p.m.
Saskatoon at Prince Albert, 7 p.m.
Prince George at Edmonton, 7 p.m.
Brandon at Red Deer, 7 p.m.
Lethbridge at Portland, 6 p.m.
Calgary at Medicine Hat, 7 p.m.
Moose Jaw at Winnipeg, 8:05 p.m.
Everett at Seattle, 6:05 p.m.
Tri-City at Kamloops, 7 p.m.
Vancouver at Kelowna, 7:05 p.m.
Victoria at Spokane, 7:05 p.m.
Sunday's games
Red Deer at Calgary, 4 p.m.
Brandon at Edmonton, 4 p.m.
Moose Jaw at Winnipeg, 5:05 p.m.
Victoria at Kelowna, 4:05 p.m.
Monday's games
Spokane at Portland, 12 a.m. | https://www.expressnews.com/news/article/HKO-WHL-Standings-17729995.php | 2023-01-20 06:37:19 | 1 | https://www.expressnews.com/news/article/HKO-WHL-Standings-17729995.php |
Family of bullied Utah girl who died by suicide files claim
By SAM METZ
Associated Press
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — The family of a Black fifth grader in Utah who died by suicide last year plans to file a $14 million lawsuit against her school, arguing that an inadequate response to reports of her being bullied over her race and disabilities led to her death.
Attorneys representing Brittany Tichenor-Cox on Wednesday said they would seek damages for the 2021 death of her daughter, Isabella “Izzy” Tichenor. In a notice of claim, they said the school had violated state and federal laws, including those that require schools ensure equal treatment, provide educational opportunity and protect students experiencing homelessness.
Notices of claim are required before people can sue government entities and the family’s claim said that the lawsuit will seek $14 million in damages. The notice of claim from Tichenor-Cox names Foxboro Elementary School in North Salt Lake City as a defendant, as well as its director and principal. It also names as defendants the Davis School District, school board and superintendent. They have 60 days to respond before the family can file a lawsuit based on the claim.
“We appreciate the interest on the case, but until we carefully review it and confer with legal counsel, our district will not be able to comment further,” Chris Williams, spokesperson for the Davis School District, said in a statement after the notice of claim was filed.
Tichenor’s death in November 2021 sparked massive outcry and a groundswell of anger over youth suicide, bullying and the treatment of children with autism. In Utah, a predominantly white state where incidents of racism in schools frequently make headlines, it prompted state legislators to pass a new law requiring districts to track reported bullying and racism in schools.
The notice of claim recounts how Tichenor, who was autistic and the only Black student in her class, was bullied by students who said she smelled, made fun of her skin color, eyebrows and used racist slurs against her. It provides a timeline of Tichenor’s parents repeatedly alerting the school of bullying in the months leading up to their daughter’s death and alleges administrators did not take action to stop it.
“As a result of this unchecked bullying and the school’s overall ‘deliberate indifference’ to minority students, Izzy failed nearly all her classes. At the time of her death, she could barely read or do math on a first-grade level,” it says.
The Davis School District teaches roughly 73,000 students in Salt Lake City’s north suburbs. Only about 1% are Black. It was reprimanded last year by the U.S. Department of Justice for failing to address widespread racial discrimination and forced to as part of a settlement agreement change its policies, offer more training and establish a new department to handle complaints.
The district defended its actions last year after Tichenor’s death, arguing it had responded to Tichenor’s family appropriately and “worked extensively” with them over their complaints.
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Brady McCombs contributed reporting from Salt Lake City. | https://kion546.com/news/ap-national-news/2022/11/02/family-of-bullied-utah-girl-who-died-by-suicide-files-claim/ | 2022-11-03 04:49:50 | 1 | https://kion546.com/news/ap-national-news/2022/11/02/family-of-bullied-utah-girl-who-died-by-suicide-files-claim/ |
NEW YORK (AP) — Max Scherzer tied a season high with 11 strikeouts over seven innings and the New York Mets beat the sloppy Atlanta Braves 6-2 Saturday night to complete a doubleheader sweep.
Francisco Lindor had three hits and three RBIs as New York took the opener 8-5, and the Mets stretched their NL East lead to 5 1/2 games.
Mets fans taunted the second-place Braves in the ninth inning of Game 2 by performing the tomahawk chop, a tradition at games in Atlanta despite complaints from some Native American groups that the chant is degrading.
“I’m not going to tell you I didn’t notice it,” New York manager Buck Showalter said. “Of course I did. We all have our personal opinions on stuff like that.”
Pete Alonso had three singles, including one with the bases loaded to match Yankees star Aaron Judge for the major league lead with 93 RBIs. The Mets swept their second doubleheader against Atlanta this season and opened their biggest division lead since June 21. They are 11-3 in seven twinbills this year, including four sweeps.
“Total team wins in both games,” Scherzer said after earning his 198th career win. “We’re just playing great baseball right now.”
Lindor reached twice in the late game and scored on shortstop Dansby Swanson’s throwing error as Max Fried (10-4) was nearly injured on the play.
New York (69-39) is 30 games over .500 for the first time since finishing 97-65 in 2006.
Scherzer (8-2) allowed four hits, including two doubles to Travis d’Arnaud. The three-time Cy Young Award winner produced his fourth scoreless outing this season and third since returning from an oblique injury July 5.
“He’s a great concentrator and he treats every hitter in the same lineup with the same respect,” Showalter said. “And he’s got a plan. It might not always be perfect, but when he’s got command of his pitches and he can execute — and he’s a student of the game.”
Scherzer retired his final nine hitters and ended the seventh with a flourish. He struck out the side on 15 pitches, getting Eddie Rosario to whiff at a cutter before pinch-hitter William Contreras and Marcell Ozuna swung through sliders.
“They’re a great team, great lineup,” Scherzer said. “For us to show up and bring the energy and go out there and beat them, that’s great. It’s great to get these wins, but it’s not over yet. We know how good they can play, and they can get hot.”
The strikeout of Ozuna pulled Scherzer into a tie for 14th on the career list with former Detroit Tigers teammate Justin Verlander at 3,140.
“He’s one of the best pitchers in baseball,” Fried said. “Has been for a long time.”
Scherzer recorded his 109th career double-digit strikeout game and fifth this year. He did not issue a walk for the fourth time this season.
“His consistency is unbelievable,” Alonso said.
New York has won three of four in the five-game showdown and is 13-0-2 in series against NL East rivals this season.
Ronald Acuña Jr hit an RBI single off Mychal Givens in the eighth and Contreras homered in the ninth, but Atlanta dropped to 4-7 in the season series against the Mets and committed three errors.
Swanson made two errors and third baseman Austin Riley had a throwing error in the sixth on a soft grounder by Darin Ruf.
Fried allowed four runs (two earned) and six hits over six innings in his 100th major league start. He also was shaken up after a hard fall during New York’s three-run third.
After Alonso hit a bloop single, Ruf hit a grounder to first baseman Matt Olson, who got the force at second. Swanson’s return throw bounced and caromed off Fried’s chest at first and went into foul territory.
Fried slipped and fell face-first, and his pitching shoulder and head hit the ground hard as he attempted to get Lindor at home. The left-hander remained in the game.
“Just kind of fell and kind of just whipped my neck and hit my head,” Fried said.
New York scored three in the third and then capitalized on Riley’s error in the sixth. Riley’s throw went past Olson on Ruf’s soft infield single, moving Alonso to third.
The slugger broke for home when Mark Canha hit a chopper to Riley down the line. He made a high throw and Alonso was initially called out by plate umpire Manny Gonzalez on an acrobatic tag by d’Arnaud. But replays showed Alonso’s foot grazed the plate before d’Arnaud could apply the tag, and the call was overturned.
After Givens allowed Acuña’s RBI single in the eighth, pinch-hitter Tyler Naquin hit an RBI single and scored on a suicide squeeze by Tomás Nido.
SHOWALTER’S MILESTONE
Showalter got his 1,620th win in the nightcap to move past Ralph Houk into 20th place on the career list. Houk managed the Yankees, Tigers and Red Sox and went 1,619-1,531 in a career that began in 1961 and lasted through 1984.
TRAINER’S ROOM
Braves: D’Arnaud was lifted in the seventh after a trainer checked him during the replay challenge following his collision with Alonso in the sixth. After the game, X-rays on d’Arnaud’s lower right leg were negative
UP NEXT
Atlanta rookie RHP Spencer Strider (5-3, 2.91 ERA) opposes New York RHP Jacob deGrom (0-0, 1.80) on Sunday in the finale of the five-game series. DeGrom makes his 200th career start and first at home since July 7, 2021.
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- Survey of 6,000 online shoppers in the US and Europe reveals consumers abandon an average of 5 purchases a year due to poor websites
- 42% say they decide whether to stay on or leave a website within 10 seconds - 20% within 5 seconds
- Limited payment options, poor navigation or layout, and slow loading speeds are some of the main reasons why consumers abandon e-commerce sites
- 23% plan to make more Christmas present purchases online this year, 51% the same - only 7% intend to make no purchases online
- Extra website features such as chatbots matter the least to consumers with only 27% citing them as important
LINZ, Austria, Dec. 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Storyblok, the content management system (CMS) category leader for 2022 that empowers both developers and content teams to create better content experiences across all digital channels, today announced research which reveals the huge cost of poor website design to global e-commerce businesses.
6,000 consumers across the US and Europe were asked about their online shopping behavior and views on website functionality. 60% of consumers say they abandon purchases due to poor user experience on websites. E-commerce companies are losing an average of 5 purchases a year per consumer, with 8% of consumers abandoning more than 10 purchases.
When asked their main reasons for leaving an e-commerce website, 37% said limited payment options, followed by poor navigation or layout (37%) and slow loading speeds (33%). 42% of Americans said that on at least one occasion they have been too embarrassed to say where they purchased a product from because the website was so poorly designed - compared to 18% of Europeans.
Features and additional functionality on websites are far less important to consumers than ease of navigation, fast loading speeds, and simple design. In positive news, 60% said that e-commerce sites are getting better, with only 5% saying the experience is worse.
Despite economic uncertainty, 23% of shoppers say they plan to make more Christmas purchases online this year compared to 2021, with 13% intending to make fewer. Of those that said they would make fewer purchases, 19% listed supply chain or delivery issues as their main concern, and 18% said they preferred the in store experience.
Dominik Angerer, CEO and Co-Founder of Storyblok, said: "Consumers want easy to navigate, intuitively designed, and fast loading websites. However, a lot of e-commerce websites are falling short. Five purchases per shopper in missed sales may not seem like a lot, but when you scale this up to the number of potential new customers businesses are missing out on, it becomes a very significant amount of money.
"Additional functionality is still an important factor in attracting customers, but it's critical to get the basics right first. For example, by investing in a headless, composable commerce tech infrastructure, companies can set the foundation for a great, fast-performing user experience."
Storyblok also asked online shoppers whether virtual or augmented reality experiences would encourage them to make purchases - 42% said yes (rising to 57% for Americans), 37% said no, and 21% were unsure.
56% said recommendations from friends and family are the biggest influence on their purchasing decisions. Social media was cited as much more influential for Americans compared to Europeans. 48% of US online shoppers said seeing a product on social media is an important factor, compared to 35% in Europe. Marketing emails and online ads had the least influence.
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Storyblok conducted a survey of 6,000 consumers with OnePoll. The survey ran between November 24-30, 2022.
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Black bear attack: Man says dog saved his life
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) - A North Carolina man says he owes his life to his dog for saving him from a black bear that charged at him near his home.
Haw Creek resident Billy Green says bear sightings are common in his neighborhood without any issues, but that wasn’t the case Wednesday morning.
“I’ve never experienced that before. I see bears out here all the time,” he said.
Green said he was out with his dogs when a bear kept walking toward them that morning.
“I yelled to get the bear to run off, but the bear came running, charged me and pinned me between my car and the house,” Green said.
He said his puppy was barking at the bear, which may have startled the animal, but his other dog, Shayla, jumped into action.
“When the bear came at me the first time, it was about a foot away from me. She jumped, and when the bear jumped back, it was trying to swipe at her, but she got the bear down the bank,” Green said.
It was a scary start to his morning, and Green said it’s an excellent reminder for other residents to stay alert.
“I’m going to be more cautious. I think I’m going to get some bear spray,” Green said.
The North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission has a helpline to report bear behavior in the area.
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A list of property transactions received from St. Louis County.
921 N. 10th Ave. E., Rikelle Hendrickson purchased from Housing and Redevelopment Authority for $135,000, residential, 9/20.
1111 102nd Ave. W., Jeremy and Jessica Shovein purchased from Kevin M. Oehl for $188,000, residential, 9/20.
926 E. 13th St., Trey Dill purchased from Julia A. Ojala for $190,000, residential, 9/20.
118 N. 17th Ave. E., Jodi Beckstrom-Korzenowski purchased from Jean McCue for $313,200, residential, 8/20.
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806 N. 23rd Ave. W., Brandon Vanwaeyenberghe purchased from Peter K. Jongewaard for $115,000, residential, 8/20.
419 N. 26th Ave. E., Linda J. Craig purchased from Candace C. Christen for $205,000, residential, 9/20.
528 N. 27th Ave. E., Carlos and Devinyl Schonfeld purchased from Nathan G. and Corrina M. Halstead for $650,000, residential, 7/20.
603 N. 40th Ave. W., Scott D. Cooke purchased from Amber Thiry for $160,000, residential, 9/20.
1029 N. 41st Ave. E., Polla and Dolf Hergert purchased from Patrick and Penny Wilmers for $200,000, residential, 9/20.
821 N. 41st Ave. W., Wendy Privett and Jack Tibbs purchased from Amy L. Mattson for $133,000, residential, 9/20.
102 5th St., Britta Nerhaugen and Bryan Ellis J. P. Lowe, et al. purchased from for $170,000, residential, 9/20.
30 S. 56th Ave. E., Samuel Thiesse purchased from Jeffrey Kaufmann and Peggy Rouleau for $220,000, residential, 7/20.
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804 N. 58th Ave. W., Concorde Venture Corporation purchased from Peter H. and Kristine A. Boysen for $194,000, residential, 8/20.
121 S. 65th Ave. W., Jason and Alexandria Loop purchased from Rodney F. and Sandra J. Polson for $185,000, residential, 9/20.
531 S. 66th Ave. W., Donald A. and Lesli Desanto purchased from Correy W. and Sara Lowinski for $190,000, residential, 8/20.
225 S. 69th Ave. W., Alex Faber purchased from Robera and Dean Pirkola for $137,900, residential, 9/20.
439 N. 82nd Ave. W., Kelly Swenson purchased from Dale and Tammy Kitchenmaster for $130,000, residential, 8/20.
1123 87th Ave. W., Tobias V. Effinger purchased from Erica and Ryan C. Stevens for $197,200, residential, 8/20.
950 88th Ave. W., Joshua Johnson purchased from Weston and Bryce Morris for $80,000, residential, 8/20.
402 98th Ave. W., Lindsy M. Jensen and Jeremy Vogt purchased from Mark J. Spehar for $199,000, residential, 9/20.
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218 99th Ave. W., Caimon Bistis purchased from Nicholas J. Swede for $170,000, residential, 8/20.
3711 Allendale Ave., Lisa A. Hoffman purchased from Jonathan and Joelle Bodin for $190,000, residential, 8/20.
2304 Apple Ridge Drive, David Greenberg and Amber Thiry purchased from Cody A. and Meghan E. Morrow for $336,000, residential, 9/20.
802 N. Arlington Ave., Dushan J. Knezevich-Howard purchased from Thomas A. Larson for $171,000, residential, 9/20.
4955 Arnold Road, Brad and Rachel Moloney purchased from Sharon Krause for $242,400, residential, 8/20.
4001 W. Arrowhead Road, Daniel Vath purchased from Christopher and Trilby Idzerda for $195,000, residential, 9/20.
4975 W. Arrowhead Road, James and Annie Hanninen purchased from Daniel A. and Lillian M. Holm for $310,000, residential, 9/20.
5411 W. Arrowhead Road, Michael J. and Jodie Smith purchased from Jonathan E. and Grace E. Webb for $205,000, residential, 7/20.
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1221 W. Arrowhead Road, Northern States Properties LLC purchased from Noel Eggebraaten and Mary Bowen- for $260,000, residential, 8/20.
3017 Berkeley Road, Donald W. and Cynthia A. McIsaac purchased from Frank and Susan Munns for $319,900, residential, 9/20.
1212 Butternut Ave., Amy L. Boettcher purchased from Richard H. and Roberta B. Berg for $377,000, residential, 9/20.
1208 Butternut Ave., Gregory W. and Sandra K. Wallgren purchased from Troy and Debora Swanson for $395,000, residential, 8/20.
4431 Cambridge St., Ashley Premo purchased from Alexander and Tanya Jackson for $170,000, residential, 9/20.
5125 Cedar Ridge Dive., Relo Direct Inc. purchased from Troy C. and Julie A. Fath for $675,000, residential, 8/20.
5125 Cedar Ridge Drive, Tanya L. Nichols purchased from Relo Direct Inc. for $675,000, residential, 9/20.
2316 Chambersburg Ave., Matthew B. and Jamie Anderson purchased from Mary E. Kendzora for $236,000, residential, 9/20.
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3615 Chambersburg Ave., S. Obermeier and J. Yernatich purchased from Timothy and Christine Nelson for $233,000, residential, 9/20.
9329 Clyde Ave., Jonathan Forgrave purchased from Ian R. and Lisa M. Erickson for $250,000, residential, 9/20.
322 Coffee Creek Boulevard, Eli Grady purchased from Jennifer and James Lansing IV for $455,000, residential, 9/20.
125 Coffee Creek Boulevard, Thomas K. and Julie A. Mullin purchased from Brian C. Denning for $415,000, residential, 8/20.
27 Deerwood St., One Roof Community Housing purchased from Kristin Sorensen for $152,000, residential, 8/20.
4512 Dodge St., Jared and Breann White purchased from Joshua and Leah Nonnemacher for $177,500, residential, 8/20.
5243 Dodge St., Peter A. and Andrea M. Rozumalski purchased from Rio Rogador for $200,000, residential, 9/20.
20 Don Avon St., Wayne and Penney Schumacher purchased from Steven Paulson for $125,000, residential, 8/20.
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5217 Eagle Crest Road, Lester Lathrop purchased from Tim Stoetzel for $30,000, residential - bare land, 8/20.
7505 Earl St., Kenneth Miller purchased from Robert Lippert for $145,000, residential, 9/20.
1426 Eklund Ave., Leah Verbrugge and Austin Niemczyk purchased from Troy Erie for $189,900, residential, 8/20.
247 W. Faribault St., Jacob L. and Amanda S. Billman purchased from Ian A. Metry for $241,000, residential, 8/20.
40 E. Faribault St., Leah and Joshua Nonnemacher purchased from Elizabeth Preus for $260,000, residential, 8/20.
18 W. Fifth St., Drew Shaine LLC purchased from CCPort LLC for $589,000, residential, 8/20.
2025 E. Fifth St., MVS Holdings LLC purchased from Anthony and Bryan Janowiec for $225,000, residential, 8/20.
1621 E. Fifth St., Scott Wishart purchased from Amain Investements LLC for $131,000, residential, 8/20.
4025 W. Fourth St., Ann and Bruce Todd purchased from Kevin O'Brien and Fritz Wrazidlo for $188,000, residential, 9/20.
715 Fourth St., Christopher and Georgia Rager purchased from Darlene and Rolland Mammenga for $18,500, residential - bare land, 9/20.
5 Fourth St., Gary and Debbra Vanneste purchased from Alex R. and Amanda R. Mickelson for $215,000, residential, 8/20.
2122 E. Fourth St., Laura Burgstahler purchased from Paul and Mary Bishop for $339,500, residential, 8/20.
211 Garden St., Megan and Curtis Moe purchased from Scott and Brianna Halvorson for $279,900, residential, 8/20.
1004 Grand View Ave., Eric Welke and Brittney Nevins purchased from Christyn A. and Evan L. Buchholz for $235,000, residential, 9/20.
2221 Heather Ave., Cynthia and William Walsh IV purchased from Matthew L. and Megan J. Larson for $351,000, residential, 8/20.
5245 Hermantown Road, Taylor McClung and Fredric Midge purchased from Donald C. and Jeanne M. Warttman for $419,000, residential, 9/20.
203 Howard Gnesen Road, Chris M. Stetson purchased from Derek S. and Sarah Plehal for $197,000, residential, 9/20.
4827 Howard Gnesen Road, Sandra and William Pierce purchased from M. and G. Dryke et al. for $264,900, residential, 7/20.
217 Isanti St., Jessica Haig purchased from Jacob S. and Katie E. Johnson for $195,000, residential, 9/20.
5106 Ivanhoe St., Mari E. and Harrison R. Olk purchased from Sarah E. and Ryan V. Grenberg for $235,000, residential, 8/20.
4301 Jay St., K. Reilly and M. Franckowiak purchased from Jergen Furh for $200,000, residential, 8/20.
4417 Jay St., Natasha Cook purchased from Gregory W. and Sandra K. Wallgren for $265,000, residential, 8/20.
647 Jill St., Laura and Edward Feldhake purchased from Kevin and Barbara Titus for $430,000, residential, 8/20.
416 Kelly Circle, Lake & Land Properties LLC purchased from Stacy and Thomas Annear for $128,000, residential, 8/20.
439 Leicester Ave., Amanda Goodman and Joseph Bauer purchased from John F. and Megan L. Bennett for $247,500, residential, 8/20.
8910 Lenroot St., Joseph Peters purchased from Vernon Schaub II for $138,950, residential, 8/20.
705 Lincoln Parkway, David and Anna Temple purchased from Matthew D. and Kimberlie Dillon for $160,000, residential, 9/20.
211 Maple Grove Road, Christopher and Stacia Frazer purchased from Connie L. and Richard J. Swanson for $314,900, residential, 9/20.
4159 Martin Road, Martina R. and Michael G. Jeka purchased from Daniel C. and Courtney B. Kjoberg for $210,000, residential, 9/20.
4202 Martin Road, Michael W. and Heather N. Molitor purchased from Elizabeth R. and Brandon D. Zapp for $300,000, residential, 9/20.
9235 Meadow St., One Roof Community Housing purchased from Steven and Sherri Makitalo for $150,000, residential, 8/20.
1611 Middle Road, Justine Olson and Amberly Norton purchased from Asa Spicer and Ashley Kolar for $342,000, residential, 9/20.
3018 Midway Road, Meghan Gillette and Andrew Pearson purchased from Brandy Meidl for $226,000, residential, 8/20.
5589 Miller Trunk Highway, Jayson W. and Xiaoxue C. Sundvall purchased from Daniel J. and Patricia Waseleski for $257,000, residential, 9/20.
29 Minneapolis Ave., Michelle Thompson purchased from Joel Perrin for $231,500, residential, 8/20.
160 W. Morgan St., Eric Blomstrom purchased from Northern Property Ventures LLC for $222,500, residential, 9/20.
340 Mygatt Ave., Rodney and Brenda Beyer purchased from John O. and Joan S. Hunn for $420,000, residential, 8/20.
3975 Nelson Road, Brandon M. and Heather M. Pavlish purchased from Lori A. Hanson for $473,000, residential, 9/20.
617 E. Ninth St., Amanda Buskohl purchased from Beth and Melvin Wiemken for $182,900, residential, 9/20.
5881 North Shore Drive, Elizabeth A Carter Trust purchased from Luke E. Nelson for $164,000, residential, 8/20.
5335 North Shore Drive, Jolyn Lund purchased from David and Brenda Ruppel for $375,000, residential, 9/20.
8 Northfield St., Jeremy Kressman and Christi Hedtke purchased from Gregory T. Anderson Trustee for $272,000, residential, 9/20.
909 Northland Ave., Sulasa LLC purchased from Robert and Cindy Larson for $315,000, residential, 8/20.
5011 Norwood St., James A. and Matthew J. Rolfe purchased from Patricia Jean Sjoberrg revocable trust for $205,000, residential, 9/20.
4828 Oak Ridge Drive, Jason J. and Sarah Denzel purchased from Mark A. and Kelly S. Vavra for $455,000, residential, 9/20.
6 Observation Road, Radiant Life Ministries Inc. purchased from Flinn Broadcasting Corporation for $100,000, commercial (with buildings), 9/20.
1903 Old North Shore Road, Troy C. Erie purchased from Regina M. Rainelli for $336,400, residential, 8/20.
5208 Oneida St., Benjamin and Danielle Johnson purchased from Kimberly Duchscher for $260,000, residential, 8/20.
501 W. Orange St., Devon A. Shustarich purchased from Dannyl Huju for $160,000, residential, 8/20.
15 E. Owatonna St., Michael and Kaira Pihlaja purchased from Donald Stanius for $265,000, residential, 9/20.
564 Park St., Chelsa A. Taggart purchased from Curtis and Janice A. Olson for $220,000, residential, 8/20.
3687 Patriot Lane, Maureen Larson purchased from Jay and Jill Zierden for $383,296, residential - bare land, 9/20.
5132 Peabody St., Keb and Kari Guralski purchased from Michael Miller for $278,500, residential, 8/20.
5664 Plainview Drive, Katherine Vichorek purchased from James P. Cosgrove for $289,000, residential, 9/20.
114 Pleasant View Road, Christine and Joel Post purchased from Kenneth and Marilynn Norenberg for $330,000, residential, 8/20.
6412 Polk St., Nicholas and Jessica Nelson purchased from Christopher and Georgia Rager for $150,000, residential, 8/20.
5117 Ramsey St., Makayla Wilson purchased from Doreen Skinaway for $199,000, residential, 9/20.
151 W. Redwing St., Nathan and Kristina Clobes purchased from Angela L. and Ryan L. Hanson for $201,000, residential, 8/20.
1331 Rice Lake Road, Gerald Crittenden purchased from Joanne Power for $295,000, residential, 9/20.
3 1/2 N. Second Ave., Bradley J. Bushey purchased from Jeffrey M. and Jo C. Dellwo for $140,000, residential, 8/20.
2430 E. Second St., Aaron M. and Staci M. Graber purchased from Scot R. and Keri R. Jenkins for $691,000, residential, 9/20.
617 W. Second St., Amber Green and Samuel Henderson purchased from Nicholas G. and Paige Haverkamp for $210,000, residential, 9/20.
205 W. Seventh St., Danielle Rhodes and Karl Wagner purchased from Barta & Korach Partnership LLC for $160,000, residential, 8/20.
224 W. Sixth St., Lee Ziegler purchased from Kerry Donars and Thomas Beery for $400,000, residential, 8/20.
13031 W. Sixth St., Melissa Derosier-Holshouser purchased from Jacob I. and Angie Johnson for $165,000, residential, 8/20.
204 W. Sixth St., Roger J. Reinert purchased from Deborah and Timothy A. Sander for $295,000, residential, 8/20.
9107 W. Skyline Parkway, Aaron T. Albertson purchased from Mary C. and Steven A. Yagoda for $193,395, residential, 8/20.
207 Snively Road, Mary B. Haussner purchased from Lance and Sarah Hutchins- Haavisto for $155,000, residential, 8/20.
2619 Springvale Road, Joseph Stolzman purchased from Rachel Leveille for $186,000, residential, 8/20.
1815 Springvale Road, Julie A. Plourde purchased from Reagan Hill LLC for $194,900, residential, 8/20.
2332 Springvale Road, Matthew Scott purchased from Dean J. and Charity Waldner for $256,400, residential, 8/20.
3483 Stark Junction Road, Jared D. and Brea B. Schminski purchased from Matthew and Anna Estep for $354,500, residential, 9/20.
3406 Strand Road, Elizabeth and Seth Olson purchased from Jason M. and Ginny L. Siegle for $364,900, residential, 8/20.
311 Stroll Ave., Matthew P. and Leann M. Gouin purchased from Dirt Inc. for $281,500, residential, 9/20.
1722 Stuart Court, Bruce H. and Bridget G. Munson purchased from Timothy Amundson and Patri Fride for $252,400, residential, 9/20.
304 N. Third Ave., E. & K Properties of MN LLC purchased from Proctor Milkhouse Inc. for $150,000, commercial (with buildings), 8/20.
2427 E. Third St., Dustin and Katherine Simonson purchased from Susan and William Van Oss for $427,500, residential, 8/20.
13328 W. Third St., Matthew J. and Heather L. Birong purchased from Henry Gabrielson for $75,000, residential, 9/20.
41 E. Toledo St., Richard Jazdzewski et al. purchased from 41 East Toledo Street LLC for $225,000, residential, 9/20.
4906 Whitetail Drive, Kiran Adams and Sophia Steinbrueck purchased from Debra Schroeder for $327,500, residential, 9/20.
21 W. Winona St., Brady Ramirez purchased from Mary J. Jensen for $177,500, residential, 8/20.
612 Woodland Ave., Travis and Andria Genest purchased from Crossroad Equities LLC, A Minnesota limited liability company for $236,780, residential, 9/20.
Address unassigned, John and Martha Church purchased from Alan J. and Jeanne M. Zachman for $415,000, residential, 8/20.
Address unassigned, Marlin E. and Cheryl M. Danielson purchased from Lee and Cheryl Wise for $190,000, residential, 7/20.
Commercial bare land, Hernesman Brothers Partnership purchased from T & T Enterprises of Duluth Inc. for $125,000, commercial - bare land, 9/20.
Commercial bare land, Patriot Properties of Hermantown purchased from Eunice S. Huseby Trust for $700,000, commercial - bare land, 8/20.
Residential bare land, 1 LLC, A Minnesota limited liability company purchased from Jeffrey A. Halvorson for $30,000, residential - bare land, 9/20.
Residential bare land, Admiral Realty LLC purchased from Tim and Kathi Irons for $2,000, residential - bare land, 8/20.
Residential bare land, Colleen Moran and Jeffrey Dietlin purchased from Admiral Realty LLC for $26,999, residential - bare land, 8/20.
Residential bare land, D. Amenteric and Jaina Portwood purchased from St. Louis County Land & Mineral Department for $8,736, residential - bare land, 7/20.
Residential bare land, Daniel N. And Gayle M. Wallin purchased from Billman Construction Inc. for $45,000, residential - bare land, 9/20.
Residential bare land, Dwayne and Dori Haapanen purchased from Billman Construction Inc. for $45,000, residential - bare land, 9/20.
Bare land, JP Holding Co LLC purchased from Joseph and Nancy Bullyan for $107,000, residential - bare land, 8/20.
Bare land, Park State Bank purchased from BNSF Railway Company for $45,888, commercial (with buildings), 9/20. | https://www.duluthnewstribune.com/business/property-transactions-for-oct-28-2020 | 2023-03-27 15:05:36 | 1 | https://www.duluthnewstribune.com/business/property-transactions-for-oct-28-2020 |
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The British navy seized anti-tank missiles and fins for ballistic missile assemblies during a raid on a small boat heading from Iran likely to Yemen, authorities said Thursday, the latest such seizure in the Gulf of Oman.
The seizure by the Royal Navy comes after other seizures by French and U.S. forces in the region as Western powers increase their pressure on Iran, which is it now enriching uranium closer than ever to weapons-grade levels. It also comes as regional and international powers try to find an end to the yearslong war gripping Yemen, the Arab world’s poorest country, and as Iran arms Russia in its war on Ukraine.
The raid took place Feb. 23 after an American aircraft detected a small motorboat with cargo covered by a gray tarp heading from Iran, with a helicopter from the Royal Navy frigate HMS Lancaster chasing the vessel as it ignored being hailed by radio, the British Defense Ministry said. The boat tried to reenter Iranian territorial water, but was stopped before it could.
Inside the boat, British troops found Russian-designed 9M133 Kornet anti-tank guided missiles, weapons also manufactured in Iran under the name “Dehlavieh,” the U.S. Navy’s Mideast-based 5th Fleet and the British navy said. Those weapons have been seen in other seizures suspected to be from Iran and bound for Yemen.
Sailors found small fins that the U.S. Navy identified as jet vanes for medium-range ballistic missiles, as well as devices the Navy identified as “impact sensor covers” that go on the tips of those missiles.
While the British did not specifically identify where it suspected the weapons would go, the U.S. Navy described the seizure as happening “along a route historically used to traffic weapons unlawfully to Yemen.”
Iranian components have helped build a missile arsenal for Yemen’s Houthi rebels, who have held the country’s capital, Sanaa, since 2014.
A United Nations resolution bans arms transfers to Yemen’s Iranian-backed Houthi rebels. Tehran long has denied arming the rebels, despite physical evidence, numerous seizures and experts tying the weapons back to Iran.
In its statement, the Royal Navy referred to that U.N. resolution and said the world body “has been informed about the seizure and invited to conduct its own inspection of the materiel.”
“This seizure by HMS Lancaster and the permanent presence of the Royal Navy in the Gulf region supports our commitment to uphold international law and tackle activity that threatens peace and security around the world,” British Defense Secretary Ben Wallace said.
Vice Adm. Brad Cooper, the commander of the American 5th Fleet, said in a statement that this was the “seventh illegal weapon or drug interdiction in the last three months and yet another example of Iran’s increasing malign maritime activity across the region.” In that time, the Navy said, its sailors and allies have seized more than 5,000 weapons, 1.6 million rounds of ammunition, 30 anti-tank missiles and other weapon components.
Iran’s mission to the United Nations told The Associated Press on Thursday that Tehran wasn’t aware of the British navy’s seizure “but generally, it adheres to the Yemen sanctions resolution, regardless of its own reservations.”
The war in Yemen has deteriorated largely into a stalemate and spawned one of the world’s worst humanitarian crises. However, Saudi-led airstrikes haven’t been recorded in Yemen since the kingdom began a cease-fire at the end of March 2022, according to the Yemen Data Project.
That cease-fire expired in October despite diplomatic efforts to renew it. That has led to fears the war could again escalate. More than 150,000 people have been killed in Yemen during the fighting, including over 14,500 civilians.
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GENEVA (AP) — Switzerland’s government said Tuesday that it’s ordering Credit Suisse to temporarily suspend bonuses for employees after orchestrating a plan for the No. 2 Swiss bank to be taken over by rival UBS.
The Swiss Department of Finance says federal law allows the government to set “remuneration-related measures” in cases involving Switzerland’s biggest banks.
Late last week and into the weekend, authorities in Switzerland, backed by the central bank and financial regulators, scrambled to cobble together a $3.25 billion sale of Credit Suisse to UBS.
An outflow of deposits and years of trouble raised fears that it could fail and trigger an international financial crisis after the collapse of two U.S. banks.
The Swiss government says it doesn’t plan to block bonus payments from last year that have been granted but are set to be immediately paid because it doesn’t want to penalize Credit Suisse employees “who did not cause the crisis.”
But authorities in the capital, Bern, said they will prohibit payouts of “deferred” bonuses — even though they have already been granted — with an exception for bonuses that “are already in the process of being paid out.” | https://www.wowktv.com/news/u-s-world/swiss-suspends-bonus-payouts-to-credit-suisse-staffers/ | 2023-03-22 12:41:25 | 1 | https://www.wowktv.com/news/u-s-world/swiss-suspends-bonus-payouts-to-credit-suisse-staffers/ |
A Warm, Breezy & Dry Wednesday | 12/27PM
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - Tonight will be mostly clear and quiet. Winds will be out of the south with gusts into the low to mid 20s. As you’re walking out the door, temperatures will be in the mid to upper 30s and low 40s.
Tomorrow is going to be warm, breezy and dry. With a mix of sun and clouds, highs by the afternoon will rise into the 70s for most locations (upper 60s for northeastern counties). We’ll stay dry in two ways: we’ll be precipitation free and relative humidity will be extremely low. Winds are also going to be breezy for Wednesday. Sustained winds out of the southwest at 15 to 25mph with gusts up to 40mph. Wind gusts do fall short of advisory criteria so one will not be issued.
The combination of warm temperatures, strong south winds and low relative humidity will create elevated fire conditions for counties along and west of I-44.
During the day on Thursday, a weak disturbance/ cold front will push across the Plains. This will keep temperatures cooler across northern counties opposed to areas along the Red River. No precipitation is expected with the front. Highs will remain warm but not nearly as warm as Wednesday. Thursday afternoon will drop into the mid to upper 60s for all locations. Mostly cloudy skies with west winds at 10 to 20mph. Anticipated wind gusts in the upper 20s.
With the cold front arriving in the afternoon/evening on Thursday, it won’t be until Friday that we really see the cooler air. Friday morning will start in the mid 30s. With a mix of sun and clouds, and the slightly cooler airmass overhead, highs will rise into the upper 50s to low 60s. North to south winds at 5 to 15mph.
Over the weekend highs will be in the low to mid 60s with dry conditions expected. Partly cloudy Saturday and mostly cloudy Sunday.
Early next week another disturbance will approach Texoma. This will create rain chances starting early Monday. Uncertainties remain when it comes to the timing and track of the system.
Have a great Wednesday! -LW
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WASHINGTON (AP) — Former President Donald Trump is suing the House committee investigating the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol in an attempt to block a subpoena requiring him to testify.
The suit contends that, while former presidents have voluntarily agreed to provide testimony or documents in response to congressional subpoenas in the past, "no president or former president has ever been compelled to do so."
"Long-held precedent and practice maintain that separation of powers prohibits Congress from compelling a President to testify before it," Trump attorney David A. Warrington said in a statement announcing Trump's intentions.
He said Trump had "engaged with the Committee in a good faith effort to resolve these concerns consistent with Executive Branch prerogatives and separation of powers," but said the panel "insists on pursuing a political path, leaving President Trump with no choice but to involve the third branch, the judicial branch, in this dispute between the executive and legislative branches."
The suit likely dooms the prospect of Trump ever having to testify, given that the committee is expected to disband at the end of the legislative session in January. The committee did not immediately respond to a request for comment on the suit.
The committee voted to subpoena Trump during its final televised hearing before the midterm elections and formally did so last month, demanding testimony from the former president. Committee members allege Trump "personally orchestrated" a multi-part effort to overturn the results of the 2020 election.
They said Trump had to testify, either at the Capitol or by videoconference, "beginning on or about" Nov. 14 and continuing for multiple days if necessary.
The letter also outlined a sweeping request for documents, including personal communications between Trump and members of Congress as well as extremist groups.
In his suit, Trump's attorneys attack the subpoena as overly broad and frame it as an infringement of his First Amendment rights. They also argue other sources besides Trump could provide the same information they want from him.
The lawsuit comes as Trump is expected to launch a third campaign for president next week.
It was filed in the Southern District of Florida, where other Trump lawyers successfully sued to secure a special master who has been tasked with conducting an independent review of records seized by the FBI during an Aug. 8 search of Mar-a-Lago. ___ Associated Press writer Farnoush Amiri contributed to this report. | https://www.wrtv.com/news/national/trump-files-lawsuit-to-avoid-jan-6-committee-subpoena | 2022-11-12 03:50:28 | 0 | https://www.wrtv.com/news/national/trump-files-lawsuit-to-avoid-jan-6-committee-subpoena |
Australia's government will crack down on recreational vape sales and enforce a requirement that products such as e-cigarettes be sold only in pharmacies with a prescription.
Mark Butler, the Australian health minister, said on Tuesday that vaping had been advertised to the public as a therapeutic product meant to help smokers quit but instead spawned a new generation of nicotine users, particularly young people.
"It was not sold as a recreational product and, in particular, not one for our kids. But that is what it's become — the biggest loophole, I think, in Australian health care history," Butler said in a speech to the National Press Club of Australia.
"We've been duped," he added.
Vapes are only legal with a prescription in Australia, but Butler said an "unregulated essentially illegal" black market has flourished in convenience stores, tobacconists and vape shops across the country.
"A so-called prescription model with next to no prescriptions, a ban with no real enforcement, an addictive product with no support to quit," he said.
The government will step up efforts to block the importation of any vaping products not destined for pharmacies and will stop the sale of vapes in retail stores.
Vapes will also be required to have packaging consistent with pharmaceutical products. "No more bubble gum flavors, no more pink unicorns, no more vapes deliberately disguised as highlighter pens for kids to be able to hide them in their pencil cases," Butler added.
Australia will ban single-use disposable vapes, and it will also allow all doctors to write prescriptions for vaping products. Currently, only one in 20 Australian doctors are authorized to do so.
Butler said the government's next budget proposal would include $737 million Australian dollars ($492 million) to fund several efforts aimed at vaping and tobacco use, including a lung cancer screening program and a national public information campaign encouraging users to quit.
One in six Australians between the ages of 14 and 17 and one-quarter of those between ages 18 and 24 have vaped, according to Butler, and the only group seeing their smoking rate increase in the country are those under 25.
The Australian Council on Smoking and Health and the Public Health Association of Australia applauded the new anti-vaping measures.
"The widespread, aggressive marketing of vaping products, particularly to children, is a worldwide scourge," said PHAA CEO Terry Slevin.
"For smokers who are legitimately trying to quit using vapes, the prescription model pathway is and should be in place," Slevin added. "But that should not be at the cost of creating a new generation of nicotine addicts among children and young people."
The government did not specify when the new efforts would begin.
According to the Global Center for Good Governance in Tobacco Control, dozens of other countries also ban the retail sale of e-cigarettes, including Brazil, India, Japan and Thailand.
The sale of vaping products in retail stores is legal and regulated in the U.S., which has also seen an increase in vaping rates among teens.
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Pins and needles were part of the price of admission as Van Horne Benton nipped West Liberty 5-3 for an Iowa high school baseball victory on June 14.
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Clifton, NJ man sentenced for repeated sexual abuse of girl
A Clifton man has been sentenced to 45 years in prison for the repeated sexual assault of a juvenile.
Alfredo Hernandez-Sanchez, 36, was found guilty of multiple counts in April.
Interviews with witnesses starting in June 2018 revealed that Hernandez-Sanchez had sexually abused a girl at her Clifton home on multiple occasions between January 2014 and March 2018. The victim reported the abuse at age 15.
According to the Passaic County Prosecutor's Office, Hernandez-Sanchez wrote a letter to the victim after his arrest, apologizing to her and asking her to change her statement to police.
The sentence handed down to Hernandez-Sanchez on Dec. 1 is subject to a 30-year parole disqualifier, according to authorities. Upon release from his sentence, Hernandez-Sanchez will be subject to Megan's Law registration and parole supervision for life.
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BRISBANE, Calif. (AP) _ Cutera Inc. (CUTR) on Tuesday reported a loss of $15.1 million in its first quarter.
On a per-share basis, the Brisbane, California-based company said it had a loss of 84 cents. Losses, adjusted for non-recurring costs and stock option expense, were 32 cents per share.
The maker of laser skin treatments posted revenue of $58 million in the period.
Cutera expects full-year revenue in the range of $255 million to $260 million.
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Fiesta Topeka held their 90th Fiesta Parade Saturday
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - Parade goers flooded the streets of downtown Topeka all the way from Kansas Avenue to Jackson Avenue.
Natalia Venegas, who danced in the parade, said her favorite part was celebrating her culture with her friends and family.
“I love how anyone can come and celebrate with us and it’s nice,” said Venegas. “You get to show off the dresses and stuff and I guess just meeting the people too, like seeing everybody there. It’s very nice to see everyone that comes.”
The Fiesta Parade allowed everyone to celebrate with dance, music, and more.
Participants said that they are honored to be able to celebrate their culture and share it with the community.
“It makes me feel good that I’m Hispanic and there’s other people who don’t like to show it off sometimes but I’m really proud of it and I’m glad I’m Hispanic and that I get to share this culture with everyone else here.”
Mila Juarez said her favorite part of the parade was getting to watch her mom dance and knowing how hard she practiced.
“The music and the culture that comes around one time a year,” said Juarez. “It just means a lot to me and my family because it’s the one time a year that everyone gets together and celebrates Mexican culture and I feel like that is a big deal to me.”
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WAYNE, Pa., Aug. 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Sungard Availability Services (Sungard AS) today announced that it has entered into an Asset Purchase Agreement (APA) with 11:11 Systems ("11:11"), a managed infrastructure solutions provider, to acquire its North American Cloud and Managed Services (CMS) business. The transaction with 11:11 is subject to court approval and customary closing conditions. The hearing by the court to approve the APA with 11:11 is anticipated for September 2022. The Company expects the transaction to close this fall.
During the restructuring process, Sungard AS' businesses in North America have continued to operate largely business as usual, meeting the needs of customers. Sungard AS previously announced a similar transaction with 365 Data Centers ("365") for a majority of its U.S.-based Colocation business. The 365 transaction is also pending court approval. While the Company continues to evaluate potential transactions or other restructuring alternatives, it is preparing to operate its Recovery Services business as a stand-alone entity after it emerges from restructuring this fall.
"11:11's focus on cloud, connectivity and security, combined with Sungard AS' Cloud and Managed Services (CMS) capabilities and team are a perfect complement. Sungard AS' CMS customers will continue to benefit from a provider focused on delivering, optimizing and securing their mission-critical cloud and application environments. What's more, as numerous Sungard AS employees are expected to transition to 11:11, customers will also continue to benefit from the expertise within the Sungard AS team," said Michael K. Robinson, Chief Executive Officer and President, Sungard Availability Services.
Robinson continued, "Our intent throughout the restructuring has been to evaluate and pursue outcomes that will meet the expectations and needs of our customers, while at the same time addressing the business' cost structure challenges. Discussions regarding some of Sungard AS' facilities continue and potential impact to customers is being analyzed."
Additional information about Sungard AS's chapter 11 filing can be found at: https://cases.ra.kroll.com/SungardAS.
Information about the Canadian proceedings can be found at: http://www.alvarezandmarsal.com/SungardASCanada.
Sungard AS is advised in this matter by Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP, Jackson Walker LLP, Cassels Brock & Blackwell LLP, FTI Consulting, Inc., DH Capital, LLC and Houlihan Lokey Capital, Inc.
About Sungard Availability Services
Sungard Availability Services (Sungard AS) is a leading provider of cloud connected infrastructure solutions serving enterprise customers from 75 hardened data centers and workplace recovery facilities in nine countries. Sungard AS has a 40-year track record of delivering resilient and highly available hybrid IT solutions. Backed by high-performance networks, Sungard AS modernizes customers' end-to-end IT across connected infrastructure, cloud, recovery and workplace solutions. Working with customers to understand their business objectives, Sungard AS identifies gaps in customers' current environments and tailors a solution to achieve their desired business outcomes. Visit Sungard AS at www.sungardas.com or call +1 888 537-6519 in the U.S. or +44 808 238-8080 in the U.K. Connect with us on our blog, LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook and YouTube.
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ALPHARETTA, Ga., Oct. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Purchase Green Artificial Grass, North America's largest artificial grass landscape and leisure supplier – as well as a proud member of The Recreational Group (RG) family – announces the launch of their Atlanta North showroom and warehouse. Purchase Green Atlanta North will open on October 10, 2022. Purchase Green Atlanta North will service the Atlanta, GA area, including Alpharetta, Milton, Sandy Springs, Roswell, Cumming, and other surrounding cities. The store will operate from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays through Fridays. Saturdays are available by appointment only.
Purchase Green Atlanta North is led and operated by Dakota Harp and Richard Bruney. Together they have over twenty years of experience in the synthetic turf industry; with extensive experience in manufacturing, distribution, and management. Purchase Green Atlanta North will serve both contractors and retail customers with high-quality grass products and accessories at competitive prices.
"We look forward to supplying our clients with premium quality artificial turf products and accessories while providing best-in-class customer service and dependability," said Bruney.
The opening of Purchase Green Atlanta North symbolizes Purchase Green's commitment to redefine landscapes with water-conscious solutions and create sustainable environments for communities seeking to mitigate water use.
Purchase Green has provided residents with sustainable alternatives to traditional grass lawns and has helped conserve over a million gallons of water saved since 2009. Additionally, residents around the United States are reaping the benefits of investing in artificial grass. On Average, Purchase Green artificial turf installations pay for themselves within the first three to seven years, making artificial grass a worthwhile investment.
As the nation's leading artificial grass distributor, Purchase Green has come a long way from its first warehouse in Southern California. Today Purchase Green continues to expand its outreach by providing sustainable artificial grass solutions and services to an ever-growing population. By placing education at the forefront of the business model, Purchase Green empowers its customers and provides them with the outstanding service they rightfully deserve. Atlanta North may be the newest addition to the Purchase Green family, but it will not be the last. For more information on supplies, locations, and franchise opportunities, visit purchasegreen.com.
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OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Thursday evening's drawing of the Washington Lottery's "Daily Game" game were:
1-7-5
(one, seven, five)
OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Thursday evening's drawing of the Washington Lottery's "Daily Game" game were:
1-7-5
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PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Aaron Nola’s strikeout total was up — the Phillies’ ace would tie his career-high with 12 — and so was his pitch count. As Nola delivered with two outs in the seventh inning, and a shot at baseball history still on the line, manager Rob Thomson wasn’t sure just how much longer he would let the right-hander go.
“I wouldn’t have chanced his health just for that,” Thomson said.
Nick Maton took care of Thomson’s no-no call when the Tigers’ third baseman put one into the second deck for their first hit of the game.
No worries. Trea Turner’s best game with the Phillies and a shutdown effort from the bullpen kept the game in control and preserved Nola’s finest outing of the season.
Nola took a no-hitter into the seventh inning, Turner homered twice for the first time with the Phillies among his four hits to lead Philadelphia to its third straight win, 8-3 over the Detroit Tigers on Monday night.
Nola (5-4) fanned 10 and had faced the minimum through six as he tried to pitch the Phillies’ first no-hitter since 2015. The ace right-hander ran into trouble in the seventh when two batters reached on a walk and a fielding error. Nola still had two outs when he hung an 0-2 breaking ball to Maton and the former Phillie crushed one into right to make it a 5-3 game.
Maton’s bat-flip homer was the only hit allowed by Nola. He walked three over seven innings.
“That was a dagger,” Nola said, before adding with a smile, “especially since Maton did it.”
Seranthony Domínguez and Andrew Vasquez each tossed a scoreless inning out of the bullpen.
Nola walked Jake Marisnick with two outs in the third inning but the outfielder was out at first base on a caught stealing by catcher J.T. Realmuto. Nola walked Maton with one out in the fifth but the baserunner was erased after Eric Haase hit into an inning-ending double play.
Nola threw 68 of 108 pitches for strikes in front of 33,196 fans. Nola, who recorded two strikeouts on automatic strike three calls, has now pitched at least six innings in each of hit last 10 starts.
“We didn’t handle his fastball, we didn’t handle his breaking ball,” Tigers manager A.J. Hinch said. “As the momentum grew, he was dominating the night. Anything he threw tonight seemed to kind of elude us.”
He improved to 83-66 in a career spent all with the Phillies since his debut in 2015. The right-handed ace is a free agent at the end of the season. Nola and the Phillies tabled contract talks in spring training, with no plans to resume until the offseason.
Nola’s no-no stalled, too.
There have been no no-hitters in the majors this season, the first since Major League Baseball introduced a pitch clock. There were a record nine in 2021 and four last year.
The Phillies returned home from a 4-6 road trip in search of some last season’s June success that squashed a miserable start and led them to the NL championship. So far, so good. The Phillies won the last two games in Washington and kept the wins coming at home. They scored one run in each of the first three innings on Turner’s RBI single, Nick Castellanos’ run-scoring double, and Turner’s solo shot in the third.
Bryce Harper added an RBI single in the fifth. Turner connected the same inning off Tigers starter Joey Wentz (1-6) for his seventh homer of the season and first multi-homer game with the Phillies.
Turner has slumped in the first season of an 11-year, $300 million deal. He hit just .143 on the road trip but now has three homers in his last two home games.
“I think my swing wasn’t where it needed to be,” Turner said.
VETERAN MOVE
Tigers DH Miguel Cabrera, who has said he will retire at the end of the season, is the last active player who played at Veterans Stadium. The Phillies last played in their now-razed former stadium in 2003. He played six games at the Vet in 2003 with the Florida Marlins. The Phillies will honor Cabrera before Wednesday’s game.
TRAINER’S ROOM
Phillies: LHP José Alvarado (left elbow inflammation) is set to make a rehab appearance in Double-A Reading. … CF Cristian Pache (right meniscus tear) is “swinging and missing quite a bit,” according to Thomson, in his minor league rehab games.
PUT A RING ON IT
Maton and Matt Vierling, traded by the Phillies to the Tigers in the offseason, received their NL championship rings before the game.
UP NEXT
The Phillies send RHP Taijuan Walker (4-3, 5.65 ERA) to the mound. The Tigers did not name a starter.
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Authors of International Consensus Suggest that Fluorescence Imaging of Bacterial Burden is Positioned to Change Contemporary Paradigms of Post-Surgical Wound Management
TORONTO and LONDON, June 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - MolecuLight Inc., the leader in point-of-care fluorescence imaging for detection and localization of elevated bacterial load in wounds, announced that it has been added to the new 2022 Consensus Guidelines of the International Surgical Wound Complications Advisory Panel (ISWCAP). The document, "Optimising Prevention of Surgical Wound Complications: Detection, Diagnosis, Surveillance and Prediction"1 presents an international consensus recommending approaches for the early detection, diagnosis and prediction of surgical wound complications in order to optimise incisional wound healing outcomes for patients.
Surgical wound complications remain a significant challenge for clinicians around the globe, representing one of the leading global causes of morbidity following surgery. The incidence of surgical wound complications, including surgical site infections ("SSI"), continues to rise. The development of a SSI is associated with a marked increase in morbidity, a 2-to 11-fold increase in mortality rate, and prolonged hospital stays2. Approximately 2-5% of surgical wounds in the US develop a SSI3 – 6 at an annual cost of up to $10 billion6-9. This includes extended hospital stays, readmissions and additional resources to manage complications.
In the consensus guidelines, the ISWCAP expert group noted that "the role of diagnostic technology is of particular importance in identification of surgical wound complications as it provides an objective means of detecting infection or another surgical wound complication without having to rely on clinician judgement – i.e. it helps to remove the subjective 'human factor' from identification and diagnosis"10.
MolecuLight's point-of-care fluorescence imaging system is identified in the consensus because of its proven utility to quickly and non-invasively identify surgical site infections:
The ISWCAP expert group agreed that point-of-care fluorescence imaging is a diagnostic technology that could be of significant benefit in early identification of surgical site infections and may be a useful tool for early detection of other surgical wound complications10
The consensus also notes how fluorescence imaging is being used to guide detection of pathogenic activity and is providing useful insights and potentially changing current clinical assessment and diagnosis paradigms.11 Numerous studies have established the utility of the MolecuLight point-of-care technology in chronic wounds12, 13 (Le et al, 2020; Price, 2020). "The use of this technology in detection of SSI is an emerging field showing promising results", notes the consensus. An example is "a recent study, 'Uncovering the high prevalence of bacterial burden in surgical site wounds with point-of-care fluorescence imaging'14, illustrated an 11-fold sensitivity in detection of infection by the MolecuLight device compared to clinical signs and symptoms alone (Sandy-Hodgetts et al, 2021)".11
"Due to its ability to quickly and reliably detect bacterial burden at the point-of-care, fluorescence imaging using the MolecuLight device is positioned to change contemporary paradigms of post-surgical wound management", says lead author Kylie Sandy-Hodgetts, PhD, Founder and inaugural President of the ISWCAP. "Early detection and prevention of surgical wound complications, including SSIs, are the ISWCAP's key areas of focus. Novel diagnostic technology for earlier detection and intervention is imperative to optimise surgical wound outcomes. MolecuLight's point-of-care fluorescence imaging of critical bacterial burden is at the forefront of that much needed initiative."
MolecuLight Inc. is a privately-owned medical imaging company that has developed and is commercializing its proprietary fluorescent imaging platform technology in multiple clinical markets. MolecuLight's suite of commercially released devices, including the MolecuLight i:X® and DX™ fluorescence imaging systems and their accessories, provide point-of-care handheld imaging devices for the global wound care market for the real-time detection and localization of elevated bacterial load in wounds and for digital wound measurement. The company is also commercializing its unique fluorescence imaging platform technology for other markets with globally relevant, unmet needs including food safety, consumer cosmetics and other key industrial markets.
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Apple just turned its smartwatch and iPhone into automotive safety device.
On Wednesday during an event to debut the iPhone 14, Apple announced automotive crash detection for the Apple Watch Series 8, new Watch SE with WatchOS 9, and iPhone 14 with iOS 16.
Hardware changes for the Series 8 watch that enable crash detection include a three-axis gyroscope and an accelerometer that can measure force of up to 256 g.
In addition to the new hardware, the watch’s microphone, GPS, and barometer all now take constant readings. The data is fed into machine learning to detect when a car crash happens.
Apple also built crash detection into the iPhone. The phone will work with the Apple Watch’s sensors, but also detect a car crash independently whether an Apple Watch is present or not. Hardware changes to the iPhone 14 to enable crash detection include a high-definition gyroscope and a dual-core accelerometer.
Apple said its been studying front impact, side impact, rear impact, and rollover collisions for years to develop crash detection. The new feature is designed to detect a crash in passenger cars, SUVs, and pickup trucks.
Quick to quell privacy concerns, Apple noted all data is kept local to the hardware and is only processed around the time of the crash.
Apple said the Watch Series 8 will cost $399 for the GPS model and $499 for the cellular model. The new Watch SE will cost $249 for the GPS model and $299 for the cellular model. Orders for both will begin on Wednesday ahead of the launch on Sept. 16.
Set to launch alongside the Watch Series 8, the iPhone 14 will cost $799 with pre-orders starting Friday ahead of the Sept. 16 launch. The larger Plus model will cost $899 and while pre-orders will begin on Friday, those wanting the larger screen will have to wait as it launches on Oct. 7.
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By The Associated Press
Today’s Highlight in History:
On Nov. 20, 1947, Britain’s future queen, Princess Elizabeth, married Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, at Westminster Abbey.
On this date:
In 1789, New Jersey became the first state to ratify the Bill of Rights.
In 1945, 22 former Nazi officials went on trial before an international war crimes tribunal in Nuremberg, Germany. (Almost a year later, the International Military Tribune sentenced 12 of the defendants to death; seven received prison sentences ranging from 10 years to life; three were acquitted.)
In 1952, President-elect Dwight D. Eisenhower announced his selection of John Foster Dulles to be his secretary of state.
In 1967, the U.S. Census Bureau’s Population Clock at the Commerce Department ticked past 200 million.
In 1969, the Nixon administration announced a halt to residential use of the pesticide DDT as part of a total phaseout. A group of American Indian activists began a 19-month occupation of Alcatraz Island in San Francisco Bay.
In 1983, 100 million watch ABC TV movie “The Day After” about nuclear war.
In 1985, the first version of Microsoft’s Windows operating system, Windows 1.0, was officially released.
In 1992, fire seriously damaged Windsor Castle, the favorite weekend home of Britain’s Queen Elizabeth II.
In 1998, forty-six states embraced a $206 billion settlement with cigarette makers over health costs for treating sick smokers.
In 2000, lawyers for Al Gore and George W. Bush battled before the Florida Supreme Court over whether the presidential election recount should be allowed to continue.
In 2003, Michael Jackson was booked on suspicion of child molestation in Santa Barbara, California. (Jackson was later acquitted at trial.) Record producer Phil Spector was charged with murder in the shooting death of an actor, Lana Clarkson, at his home in Alhambra (al-HAM’-bruh), California. (Spector’s first trial ended with a hung jury in 2007; he was convicted of second-degree murder in 2009 and sentenced to 19 years to life in prison. He died in January 2021.)
In 2015, Jonathan Pollard, a former U.S. Navy intelligence analyst, was released from prison after 30 years behind bars for spying for Israel. (After five years of parole, Pollard moved to Israel in December 2020.)
In 2020, Georgia’s Republican governor and its top elections official certified results showing Democrat Joe Biden won the state’s presidential vote over President Donald Trump; the margin was less than 0.5%, allowing the Trump campaign to ask for a recount. A recount of the presidential election in Wisconsin’s two most heavily Democratic counties began with the Trump campaign seeking unsuccessfully to discard tens of thousands of absentee ballots.
Ten years ago: Former boxing champion Hector “Macho” Camacho was shot while sitting in a car in his hometown of Bayamon, Puerto Rico. (Camacho died four days later after doctors removed him from life support.) “Elmo” puppeteer Kevin Clash resigned from “Sesame Street” amid allegations of sexually abusing underage boys, which Clash denied. Jack Taylor, a guard for the Grinnell College basketball team, shattered the NCAA scoring record with a 138-point performance as the Division III school beat Faith Baptist Bible, 179-104.
Five years ago: President Donald Trump announced that he was designating North Korea, which he called a “murderous regime,” as a state sponsor of terror. CBS News suspended Charlie Rose, and PBS stopped distribution of his nightly interview show, after a Washington Post report carried accusations of sexual misconduct from eight women.
One year ago: Police and witnesses said about 80 people, some wearing ski masks and wielding crowbars, ransacked a high-end department store in the San Francisco Bay Area, assaulting employees and stealing merchandise before fleeing in cars waiting outside. Tens of thousands of protesters, many from far-right groups, marched through Vienna after the Austrian government announced a nationwide lockdown to contain skyrocketing coronavirus infections; demonstrations against virus restrictions also took place in Switzerland, Croatia, Italy and Northern Ireland.
Today’s Birthdays: Actor Estelle Parsons is 95. Comedian Dick Smothers is 84. President Joe Biden is 80. Singer Norman Greenbaum is 80. Actor Veronica Hamel is 79. Broadcast journalist Judy Woodruff is 76. Singer Joe Walsh is 75. Actor Richard Masur is 74. Opera singer Barbara Hendricks is 74. Former national security adviser John Bolton is 74. Actor Bo Derek is 66. Former NFL player Mark Gastineau is 66. Reggae musician Jimmy Brown (UB40) is 65. Actor Sean Young is 63. Pianist Jim Brickman is 61. Actor Ming-Na is 59. Actor Ned Vaughn is 58. Rapper Mike D (The Beastie Boys) is 57.
Rapper Sen Dog (Cypress Hill) is 57. Actor Callie Thorne is 53. Actor Sabrina Lloyd is 52. Actor Joel McHale is 51. Actor Marisa Ryan is 48. Country singer Dierks (duhkrs) Bentley is 47. Actor Joshua Gomez is 47. Actor Laura Harris is 46. Olympic gold medal gymnast Dominique Dawes is 46. Country singer Josh Turner is 45. Actor Nadine Velazquez (veh-LAHZ’-kehz) is 44. Actor Jacob Pitts is 43. Actor Andrea Riseborough is 41. Actor Jeremy Jordan is 38. Actor Dan Byrd is 37. Actor Ashley Fink is 36. Rock musician Jared Followill (Kings of Leon) is 36. Actor Jaina Lee Ortiz is 36. Actor Cody Linley is 33. Pop musician Michael Clifford (5 Seconds to Summer) is 27. | https://wausaupilotandreview.com/2022/11/20/today-in-history-today-is-sunday-nov-20-the-324th-day-of-2022/ | 2022-11-20 22:32:47 | 1 | https://wausaupilotandreview.com/2022/11/20/today-in-history-today-is-sunday-nov-20-the-324th-day-of-2022/ |
How to Watch Women's French Open Today : Live Stream and More - June 3
Published: Jun. 3, 2023 at 1:45 AM CDT|Updated: 51 minutes ago
At Stade Roland Garros today, No. 23-ranked Ekaterina Alexandrova will take on No. 14 Beatriz Haddad Maia in the headliner of a eight-match schedule in the French Open (round of 32). Head to Tennis Channel for the live stream.
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French Open Information
- Tournament: The French Open
- Round: Round of 32
- Date: June 3
- Live Stream: Watch on Fubo!
- Venue: Stade Roland Garros
- Location: Paris, France
- Court Surface: Clay
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Today's Best Match Insights: Alexandrova vs. Haddad Maia
- Alexandrova is 11-10 on the year, with zero tournament titles.
- Haddad Maia has gone 14-10 in 10 tournaments so far this year, but he's come up short in securing any tournament wins.
- Alexandrova has played 20.7 games per match in her 21 matches so far this year (across all court types).
- In her eight matches on clay this year, Alexandrova has played an average of 22.5 games.
- In terms of serve/return winning percentages this year, Alexandrova has won 73.9% of her games on serve, and 28.2% on return.
- Haddad Maia has played 24 matches this year across all court types, averaging 23 games per match and winning 51.2% of those games.
- In eight matches on clay courts this year, Haddad Maia averages 19.3 games per match and 11.8 games per set with a 53.2% game winning percentage.
- Haddad Maia is 192-for-274 in service games (a winning percentage of 70.1%) and 91-for-279 in return games (32.6%) on all surfaces.
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There’s NO DOUBT Wyoming Bull Elk Are Better Than Others
If you love the outdoors and watching wildlife like elk, wait until you see this video from wildlife photographer Steve Mattheis.
It's getting to be the time of the year when boy elk start looking for a girl elk to start making elk babies. Even though many of the bull elk still have velvet on their antlers, they are mostly fully grown and will start peeling off the velvet soon.
Their big antlers are uses at a tool for their sparring during rut, which happens sometime between the end of August and mid to late October. Because the rut hasn't started yet, the bulls are still buddies and not competing for their lovers.
Mr. Mattheis, grew up in northwest Wyoming, but didn't start on his photography journey until a few years ago. According to the bio on his website, it wasn't until he was getting ready for his first child to be born before the photography bug hit him.
Living in the Jackson Hole area, there is definitely lots of opportunity for beautiful pictures and videos. On this particular day, Steve headed out before dawn to be able to set up and capture a group of elk he's witnessed the day before.
He was even lucky enough to catch one particular bull, doing bull elk Yoga. Stretching and getting loose before heading out on their morning run.
What a fantastic day he had filming and photographing the elk. The video posted below allows you to ride along and experience this spectacular morning. It's about 23 minutes, so grab your coffee or a cocktail and get ready to have your mind blown by the Wyoming beauty. | https://k2radio.com/theres-no-doubt-wyoming-bull-elk-are-better-than-others/ | 2022-08-22 08:02:01 | 0 | https://k2radio.com/theres-no-doubt-wyoming-bull-elk-are-better-than-others/ |
UNC football vs App State live score, updates in 2022 Week 1 game
Week 1 marks the second game of the season for UNC football.
The Tar Heels enter Saturday's game in Boone with a win over FAMU behind a record five-TD performance from freshman QB Drake Maye in Week Zero.
Now, the Heels face an in-state FCS powerhouse and the site of coach Mack Brown's first head-coaching gig.
Appalachian State will host UNC (noon, ESPNU) and despite its impressive win over the Rattlers, North Carolina is the underdog.
The Mountaineers have sold out Kidd Brewer Stadium where more than 30,000 fans will watch for App State quarterback Chase Brice, who previously played UNC as a member of Clemson and Duke football teams, to build on last year's single-season record of 3,337 passing yards.
Can't get to the TV or watching another game with the same noon kickoff? We've got you. Here are live updates from Boone.
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LODI-Robert “Bob” P. Gilles, age 91, passed away on July 23, 2023, peacefully in his home surrounded by family. He was born in Waunakee, WI to Francis and Mary (Dorn) Gilles. On April 30, 1957, he married Mabel Rose Endres at St. Norbert’s Catholic Church in Roxbury and they farmed for many years in Waunakee and Lodi. He was a faithful member of Blessed Trinity Catholic Parish at St. Patrick Church in Lodi, WI and The Knights of Columbus.
He enjoyed the Packers and Brewers and listening to Bob Uecker announce the games. After retiring from farming, he loved woodworking, assisting the DNR with trail upkeep and taking vacations with his family. Dad was fun-loving and enjoyed a good conversation. He was always ready with a joke. He loved music and playing cards and could occasionally be seen riding on a toboggan. Although he worked very hard, he still had time to play tag with the kids in the barn while milking cows. Dad, don’t make us come up there!
Robert is survived by his wife, Mabel; eight children, Lucy Gilles-Khouri, Karen Piasecki, Thomas (Karla) Gilles, Pamela (Greg) Bennett, Randal (Corinne) Gilles, Leon (Deanna) Gilles, Richard (Susan) Gilles, and Judy (Andrew) Meinholz.
He is further survived by 25 grandchildren, Philip Khouri, Daniel (Aubrie) Khouri, Keith McGregor, Kelly McGregor, Steven (Joylynn) Gilles, David (Serena) Gilles, Amy (Chris) Swanson, Bradley Starks, Kyle Starks, Amanda Bennett, Maxwell Bennett, Alyssa Bennett, Nicole (Justin) Plautz, Ryan (Grace) Gilles, Kyle Gilles, Blake (Katrina) Gilles, Chandler (Kaylin) Gilles, Alana Gilles, Matthew Gilles, Lindsay Gilles, Taryn (Chris) Goron, Kelsey Olson, Haley (Tyler) Adler, Molly (Jason Esser) Meinholz, Mary Meinholz, and 17 great-grandchildren.
He is also survived by his sister-in-law, Della (Mike, deceased) Ryan; brothers-in-law, Walter, Delvin (Judy), Wayne (Marsha), and Daniel (Rita) Endres and sister-in-law, Helen (Alfred, deceased) Gilles.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Francis and Mary Gilles; brothers/sisters, Fr. Eugene Gilles, Alfred Gilles, Wilfred (Annella) Gilles, Martin (Evelyn) Gilles, Sr. Frances Gilles, Clara (Ed) Boland, Margaret (Dennett) Conway, Jeanette (Louis) Schwarz, and Frances Ann (Ambrose) Rysewyk; siblings in-law, Orville (Mary) Endres, Rachel (John) Andrewjeski, Selma (Vincent) Koch, Harry (Marlene) Endres, and Mike Ryan, and great-granddaughter, infant Joan Gilles.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to either the Wisconsin Council of the Blind and Visually Impaired at www.wcblind.org at 754 Williamson St., Madison, WI 53703; or to St. Vincent DePaul www.svdpmadison.org
Visitation will be held at GUNDERSON LODI FUNERAL AND CREMATION CARE, 157 S. Main St, Lodi from 4:30 pm to 7:30 pm on Friday, August 4, 2023. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at BLESSED TRINITY CATHOLIC PARISH AT ST. PATRICK CHURCH, 521 Fair Street, Lodi, WI at 11:00 am on Saturday, August 5, 2023. Family and Friends may also visit Saturday at the church from 9:30 am until the time of the Mass. | https://www.channel3000.com/obituaries/robert-paul-gilles/article_39b35450-2d65-11ee-9761-9fb6107a71a1.html | 2023-07-28 17:11:12 | 0 | https://www.channel3000.com/obituaries/robert-paul-gilles/article_39b35450-2d65-11ee-9761-9fb6107a71a1.html |
Epson Booth to Demonstrate the Innovative and Engaging Ways Projectors Transform Ordinary Environments into Extraordinary Experiences
LOS ALAMITOS, Calif., June 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Epson, the number-one selling projector brand worldwide,1 today announced at InfoComm 2023 it will showcase the newest additions to its 3-chip, 3LCD laser projector portfolio and demonstrate a wide range of engaging ways that projectors can transform environments. For the first time in North America, Epson will debut and demonstrate its new PowerLite® L series with 4K Enhancement,2 its first extreme short-throw with 4K Enhancement,2 new 4K Crystal Motion technology, new cloud-based projection management software, and more at InfoComm in Orlando, Fla. from June 14-16 in booth #3428.
"Epson has remained focused on creating new technology solutions that align with current market needs," said Ramzi Shakra, senior product manager, Large Venue Projection, Epson America, Inc. "From providing ultra-wide 21:9 aspect ratio displays for hybrid meeting rooms to captivating large-scale projection for immersive environments, we look forward to demonstrating how projection technology can go beyond the limitations of a frame to deliver engaging experiences virtually anywhere."
Demand for large, adaptable, high-resolution displays is on the rise as end users explore new ways to enhance hybrid work environments, encourage collaboration in connected classrooms and elevate immersive experiences. Epson's booth will take showgoers through various scenarios where flexible, large, bright, and colorful displays are essential – from high-impact projection with up-close viewing to hybrid meeting spaces and collaborative classrooms where an ultra-wide 21:9 aspect ratio is important in allowing all participants to see and do more.
Combining state-of-the-art 3-chip 3LCD technology with a virtually maintenance free laser light source,3 Epson's comprehensive laser projector and display solutions deliver a wide color gamut and excellent color accuracy from a compact, power-efficient chassis. The following solutions will be on display at InfoComm.
- Epson PowerLite 810E Extreme Short Throw with 4K Enhancement2: The PowerLite 810E is Epson's first extreme short-throw fixed lens lamp-free laser display to offer 4K Enhancement2 technology for classrooms, meeting rooms and more. Incorporating a new cooling system and revitalized platform with 3-chip, 3LCD technology and 5,000 lumens of color and white brightness4 it delivers sharp, bright images up to 160-inches – four and a half times larger than a 75-inch flat panel – sitting merely inches from the wall. Offering various aspect ratios from standard 16:9 to super-wide 21:9, along with quality built-in sound, digital zoom and new Epson Setting Assist app,5 it makes setup simple and integration easier for fleet management,6 image alignment and casting.
- Epson PowerLite L Series with 4K Enhancement2: Conveniently lightweight and compact, the new series combine native WUXGA and 4K Enhancement2 technology that doubles HD video resolution on-screen with 5,200 or 7,000 lumens of brightness4 to deliver ultra bright, clear images virtually anywhere. Delivering images up to 500-inches with aspect ratio support from standard 16:10 to ultra-wide 21:9, the sleek and compact projectors adapt across a range of infrastructures and applications. They are also compatible with Epson's optional PixAlign™ camera for simplified multi-projector installations.
- Epson Pro Series Laser Projectors with 4K Crystal Motion Technology: The new EB-PQ series of 4K projectors ranges from 8,000-20,000 lumens4 delivering optimal clarity for a range of environments. Combining 3-chip, 3LCD color and Epson's new 4K Crystal Motion technology with panel thermo-control and double micro-lens array technologies, the new projectors provide bright, vivid color and 4K resolution on-screen. The new models also include sophisticated software, advanced installation tools and a wide range of available mounts, frames and lenses to transform spaces.
- Epson BrightLink® 770Fi Interactive Ultra Short Throw Lamp-Free Laser Display: Built to simplify classroom interactivity, the BrightLink 770Fi is compatible with frequently used classroom software applications and features full HD, 4,100 lumens4 and proprietary 3-chip 3LCD technology for up to 100-inches of big, bright and colorful interactive displays – 75% more space than a 75-inch flat panel. Featuring wireless connectivity with casting capabilities,7 the BrightLink 770Fi supports standard 16:9 and ultra-wide 21:9 displays with split screen support8 for up to four screens simultaneously. Dual-pen-enabled, it includes an optional finger touch function and delivers exceptional value by allowing educators to retain whiteboard space while not in use.
About Epson
Epson is a global technology leader whose philosophy of efficient, compact and precise innovation enriches lives and helps create a better world. The company is focused on solving societal issues through innovations in home and office printing, commercial and industrial printing, manufacturing, visual and lifestyle. Epson's goal is to become carbon negative and eliminate use of exhaustible underground resources such as oil and metal by 2050.
Led by the Japan-based Seiko Epson Corporation, the worldwide Epson Group generates annual sales of more than JPY 1 trillion. global.epson.com/
Epson America, Inc., based in Los Alamitos, Calif., is Epson's regional headquarters for the U.S., Canada, and Latin America. To learn more about Epson, please visit: epson.com. You may also connect with Epson America on Facebook (facebook.com/Epson), Twitter (twitter.com/EpsonAmerica), YouTube (youtube.com/epsonamerica), and Instagram (instagram.com/EpsonAmerica).
1 Epson is the #1 projector brand worldwide and in the U.S. according to most recent quarterly data from PMA, a leading high-tech market research and publishing firm specializing in the display market.
2 4K Enhancement Technology shifts each pixel to surpass Full HD resolution on screen.
3 No required maintenance for the light source and filter up to 20,000 hours. Approximate time until brightness decreases 50% from first usage. Measured by acceleration test assuming use of 0.04 - 0.20 mg/m3 of particulate matter. Time varies depending on usage conditions and environment. Replacement of parts other than the light source may be required in a shorter period.
4 Color brightness (color light output) and white brightness (white light output) will vary depending on usage conditions. Color light output measured in accordance with IDMS 15.4; white light output measured in accordance with ISO 21118.
5 Internet connection required for download. Data usage fee may apply.
6 Internet connection required for download and network connection required for use.
7 For wireless functionality, including via the Epson iProjection™ App, the projector must be configured on a network, either through the Ethernet port on the projector (check model specifications for availability) or via a wireless connection. Check your owner's manual to determine if a wireless LAN module must be purchased separately to enable a wireless connection. Not all Epson® projectors are able to be networked. The Epson iProjection App does not support all files and formats. See www.epson.com for details.
8 Consult your user manual for Split Screen input combinations.
EPSON and PowerLite are registered trademarks and Epson iProjection is a trademark of Seiko Epson Corporation. BrightLink is a registered trademark and PixAlign is a trademark of Epson America, Inc. All other product and brand names are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of their respective companies. Epson disclaims any and all rights in these marks. Copyright 2023 Epson America, Inc.
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The House’s end of session economic development bill includes most of Gov. Charlie Baker’s tax cuts and several additions.
Here is what the lower chamber proposes:
Child/dependent credit: Current law allows a tax deduction of $180 for up to two children. The new policy would up it to $310 with no cap on the number of children. There are about 700,000 families that would benefit, according to House leaders. Estimated cost: $130 million.
Earned income tax credit: Current EITC rule allows up to a 30% match of the federal credit, but the new policy would up it to 40% for those nearly 400,000 Bay State residents who qualify for the federal benefit. Estimated cost: $91.5 million.
Senior Circuit Breaker: The real estate tax credit for about 100,000 older taxpayers maxes out at $750 per year right now. The House’s plan would up it to $1,755 if the real estate tax is more than 10% of the senior’s income. Estimated cost: $60 million.
Rental Deduction: As of today renters can deduct up to $3,000 in rent costs from their state income. The House wants to up it to $4,000 for nearly 900,000 renters in the state. Estimated cost: $35 million.
Estate Tax: Massachusetts is known to be tied for having the worst end-of-life tax in the nation, tied only with Oregon, which doesn’t tax every single dollar once a person’s estate hits $1 million, like the commonwealth does.
The House’s plan would do what Baker suggested and raise the threshold for the tax to $2 million while eliminating the so-called “cliff effect” and only taxing surplus over the threshold. The plan would also raise the further limit when a 16% tax kicks in, from $4 million to $5 million, but increase the tax to 17%. This is expected to impact about 2,500 estates. Estimated cost: $207 million.
The House’s plan does not include Baker’s proposal to change the short-term capital gains tax.
All told, the tax cuts will cost about $523 million annually. Speaker of the House Ron Mariano said Monday they come with no sunset provision, and so if made law, which is likely though their form may change, the cuts will be permanent.
Along with the about $500 million announced Friday to be sent to some taxpayers in the form of $250 rebate checks, the tax cuts amount to over $1 billion in relief provided by the Legislature. | https://www.bostonherald.com/2022/07/11/bhr-l-details-0712/ | 2022-07-12 00:12:07 | 0 | https://www.bostonherald.com/2022/07/11/bhr-l-details-0712/ |
GREENSVILLE COUNTY, Va. (WAVY) – The driver of a tractor-trailer was charged after an overnight crash that spilled 40,000 pounds of meatballs across Interstate 95 in Virginia.
Virginia State Police confirmed they responded to the crash scene on 1-95 southbound in Grenville County around 12:30 a.m. on Friday morning.
The investigation determined the tractor-trailer, driven by Al Stenford, ran off the road, overcorrected and struck a guardrail. The vehicle jackknifed, causing the trailer to detach. The driver of another tractor-trailer, also traveling southbound, couldn’t avoid the trailer and crashed into it.
The accident caused the shutdown of all northbound and southbound lanes of I-95 until 4:30 a.m.
The Greensville County Fire Department said it took over two hours to free the truck’s operator from the vehicle. The driver was transported to a nearby hospital with minor injuries.
Stenford was charged with failing to obey a highway marking. | https://www.wric.com/news/u-s-world/40000-pounds-of-meatballs-spill-during-truck-crash-in-virginia/ | 2022-12-16 22:31:33 | 1 | https://www.wric.com/news/u-s-world/40000-pounds-of-meatballs-spill-during-truck-crash-in-virginia/ |
Michelle Robinson Harper and Shelly Hill Crawford Named to Lead WBTV
Michelle Robinson Harper will join Gray as the General Manager of WBTV (CBS) in Charlotte, North Carolina, in September.
ATLANTA, GEORGIA (Gray) - This press release was originally published on August 9, 2022.
Gray Television, Inc. (“Gray,” “we,” “us” or “our”) (NYSE: GTN) announced today that Michelle Robinson Harper will join Gray as the General Manager of WBTV (CBS) in Charlotte, North Carolina, effective September 6th. In addition, Gray announced that it promoted Shelly Hill Crawford to the new position of WBTV Station Manager effective July 20th, 2022.
Michelle Robinson Harper is a broadcast media leader with more than 37 years of experience in the Southeast. She is a native North Carolinian and is excited to be returning to the Tar Heel State and the Queen City. For the past three years, Michelle has served as General Manager of Cox Media Group’s WHBQ-TV FOX13 in Memphis, Tennessee. Prior to that, Michelle was Corporate Vice President of Sales for Cox Media Group in Atlanta. Previously, she was the general sales manager at Cox’s Charlotte television stations WSOC-TV and WAXN-TV. She has also served in management and sales with the ABC Owned Television Stations, Capitol Broadcasting, Sinclair Broadcasting, Pappas Telecasting, and the Seltel National Rep Firm.
Michelle received a BA in Radio, TV, and Motion Pictures from [the] University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 1985. She is a graduate of the NAB Leadership Foundation’s Broadcast Leadership Training program. Michelle has been active in a number of advertising, media, and service organizations, including the Tennessee Association of Broadcasters, the National Association of Black Journalists, Cox’s Executive DE&I Council, and the Charlotte Chapter of the American Women in Radio and Television, the South Charlotte Chapter of Jack and Jill, and the Boys and Girls Club of Greater Memphis.
In late July, Gray selected Shelly Hill Crawford to fill the newly created position of Station Manager of WBTV. Shelly has worked at WBTV for the last 22 years in various roles including new business development manager, research director, and programming and marketing director.
She began her broadcast career when she joined WUPW-TV while attending the University of Toledo. Her career has included roles of research director and/or account executive at WTOL-TV in Toledo, Ohio, WCNC-TV in Charlotte, and WOIO/WUAB in Cleveland, Ohio. She has served in leadership roles for the WBTV Community Advisory Board, Diversity Board, and Volunteer Committee. A Michigan native, Shelly moved to Charlotte in 1996 and has been actively involved with local non-profit organizations ever since. She has served on the boards of Autism Speaks, Susan G. Komen Charlotte, Catholic Charities, Johnson C. Smith University Foster Care Youth Program, and the JCSU Community Arts Advisory Board.
About Gray:
Gray Television, Inc. is a multimedia company headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. We are the nation’s largest owner of top-rated local television stations and digital assets in the United States. Our television stations serve 113 television markets that collectively reach approximately 36 percent of US television households. This portfolio includes 80 markets with the top-rated television station and 100 markets with the first and/or second-highest-rated television station. We also own video program companies Raycom Sports, Tupelo Media Group (formerly Tupelo Honey), PowerNation Studios, as well as the studio production facilities Assembly Atlanta and Third Rail Studios.
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New integration provides easy access to underwriting data
NEW YORK, Aug. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- NeuralMetrics, which provides fast, transparent, accurate, and actionable commercial underwriting answers and intelligence for carriers and agencies, today announced a new partnership with InsuranceGIG, an API AppMarket that connects buyers and sellers as a better way to buy insurance technology. The integration of NeuralMetrics into InsuranceGIG's platform enables agencies and carriers easy access to all of NeuralMetrics valuable underwriting data.
Using NeuralMetrics, agents can classify businesses with just a company name and address, know all of the services provided, understand associated risks, and more, including specific underwriting information requested by carriers. These answers are shared in real-time with carriers, giving them the information they need to underwrite the businesses and provide fast proposals back to the agencies. With the solution available on InsuranceGIG, it is accessible to more agencies and carriers.
InsuranceGIG is designed to make buying and selling API-based services for insurance faster, cheaper, and risk-free. Buyers are able to get introduced to more services they otherwise would not, while enjoying transactional pricing, sampling services before purchasing an entire tech stack, no long-term contracts, and the ability to bundle APIs to create custom workflows.
"We're making writing small commercial easier, faster, and more effective. Top carriers and agencies are using our solution today and seeing both market growth and increased profitability. We're thrilled to partner with InsuranceGIG to bring NeuralMetrics' capabilities to broader numbers of agencies and carriers," said Prakash Vasant, CEO of NeuralMetrics.
"We are excited to have NeurualMetrics' actionable business insights integrated into the InsuranceGIG platform. Having data, such as business classifications codes and prefilled underwriting questions available to agents at their fingertips is key to driving profitable growth, and delighting their customers," said Michael Lebor, CEO, InsuranceGIG. "Our commercial carrier partners are thrilled to have this data conveniently available via all three of InsuranceGIG's delivery mechanisms including APIs, our Chrome Extension, and our Ready-to-Go AppMarket platform."
NeuralMetrics uses artificial intelligence to extract underwriting answers from public data, transforming the commercial insurance experience for carriers, brokers, and agencies. The platform enhances insurers' underwriting capabilities, providing fast, transparent, accurate, and actionable answers from vast unstructured sources. Using natural language processing, NeuralMetrics delivers classification and intelligent underwriting. For more information, visit www.neuralmetrics.ai
InsuranceGIG is an insurance technology AppMarket designed to make buying & selling insurance data & technology – faster, cheaper and risk-free. InsuranceGIG is positioned to become one of the top 10-20 platforms in the Insurance ecosystem that will establish and socialize the framework for collaboration across operations, technology, and data across multiple companies, across multiple lines of business. Visit insurancegig.com to learn more.
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ST. LOUIS — Even more than scalpels and forceps, the most important tools for a surgeon are the hands.
And in the operating room, four hands are better than two.
Dr. Sophia Roberts is a second-year Washington University resident, training to become a cardiothoracic surgeon. Less than 5% of heart surgeons are women but making this even more unique, is that the doctor she assisted recently is her dad.
"It was a pretty complicated case but she, if I say so myself, did a really good job," said Dr. Harold Roberts, Washington University cardiothoracic surgeon at Barnes-Jewish Hospital.
Following in her father's footsteps began at an early age for Sophia. Her path cemented after dinners out with the family.
"Inevitably, some family would come up to our table," Sophia remembered. "They'd say 'Oh Dr. Roberts you don't remember me but you operated on my mother and gave her ten extra years with us.' Or 'You operated on me and now I'm here with my family', and that had a big impact on me as a kid."
From then on, she was a girl who preferred scrubs to skirts.
"We got her this game called Operation when she was about four," recalled dad. "My sister Beth said, 'You know she's really good at that!'"
Though she was raised in south Florida, training at Washington University was always her dream. Her mom is from Belleville, so she'd visit the area often.
"My grandmother had surgery here," said Sophia. "My grandfather has been hospitalized here. It's a place that I'd want my family members to go to. So to me growing up this was always like the pinnacle of medicine."
After graduating from Yale and Ohio State University College of Medicine, she arrived in June of 2020. A year later, her dad would follow in her footsteps.
After 30 years as a cardiac surgeon in Florida and West Virginia, he texted with the news that he'd received an offer to work for Washington University's renowned Heart and Vascular program.
"My immediate response was yes, you have to do this!" Sophia said with a laugh.
"Trust me, if she's like 'oh please don't do that.' I wouldn't have come," added Harold.
Take your daughter to work day, wasn't just one day a year when Sophia was younger. She'd go with dad to the hospital, all the time.
They're still going to the hospital, only now, it's to perform surgery together.
"The thing I'm looking forward to is that this will be the first of many," said Harold proudly.
Dr. Roberts and Dr. Roberts. Their family business is healing.
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Emerson College named Jay Bernhardt, a dean from the University of Texas at Austin, as its next president from a pool of about 100 candidates.
Bernhardt, a scholar of public health communication, will assume the top role on June 1, succeeding interim president William Gilligan. Gilligan stepped in after Lee Pelton left the college in 2021 to lead the Boston Foundation.
Increasing institutional financial aid will be a top priority for Bernhardt, who is currently dean of the Moody College of Communication at UT Austin and founding director of its Center for Health Communication. In an interview with the Globe, Bernhardt said it’s important for people of all backgrounds to be able to afford a private college education.
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“Education was stressed in my family as the tool to getting ahead and creating new opportunities, and so I believe firmly in that as far as making Emerson as accessible as possible,” Bernhardt said. “There is a crisis in higher education around affordability and we’re sensitive to that.”
Emerson students pay an average annual cost of $45,171, according to the US Department of Education.
Bernhardt’s appointment is the latest of a series of top leadership changes at Boston-area colleges. Harvard last month named Claudine Gay as the university’s first Black president to succeed Lawrence Bacow this summer, and former Duke University provost Sally Kornbluth became MIT’s president on Jan. 1, succeeding L. Rafael Reif. Tufts University also named Sunil Kumar from Johns Hopkins University as its next leader. Kumar will succeed Anthony Monaco this summer. Boston University, meanwhile, is looking for a successor for president Robert Brown, who is retiring at the end of the academic year.
Higher education experts have said that the COVID-19 pandemic prompted many college leaders to step away sooner than previously planned after a couple of years of exhausting hours and difficult decisions around campus closures and illness mitigation.
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Before UT Austin, Bernhardt served as a professor, department chair, and founding center director at the University of Florida in Gainesville. He has also served on the faculty of Emory University in Atlanta and the University of Georgia. He earned his Ph.D. from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill with a focus on health communication and his master’s and bachelor’s degrees from Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey.
From 2005 to 2010, Bernhardt was director of the National Center for Health Marketing at the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Bernhardt said he is looking forward to meeting the presidents of other colleges in the area.
“There’s a lot of new ones who I’m really excited to get to know and look for ways we might work together to make a difference for each other and with each other, as well as for the community,” Bernhardt said.
Eric Alexander, chair of the Emerson College Board of Trustees, told the Globe that Bernhardt stood apart from other candidates for his commitment to the field of communication.
“He is a communicator at heart and believes in the power of [communication,]” Alexander said. “That’s the essence of Emerson.”
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FREMONT, Calif., Oct. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Socket Mobile, Inc. (NASDAQ: SCKT), a leading provider of data capture and delivery solutions designed to enhance workplace productivity, is excited to announce the launch of their new linear barcode and QR code readers, SocketScan S820, DuraScan D820, and DuraSled DS820.
Socket Mobile's release of the new models follows the recent launch of the SocketScan S720 linear barcode and QR code scanner. This is an entry-level version of their companion scanners that provides a basic and affordable option for those who wish to upgrade to 2D scanning.
Now, they are expanding the line with the attachable S820, durable D820, as well as the DS820 sled scanner. These new 1D/2D barcode scanner models will meet the needs of users within various industries who wish to get ahead of the transition from 1D to 2D barcode scanning.
"Socket Mobile is excited to add the S820, D820, and DS820 to our attachable scanner lineup," said Dave Holmes, Chief Business Officer at Socket Mobile. "We built our new attachable scanners to provide the same easy 2D adoption path that the S720 provides for our companion scanner users. The new models enable a different level of transparency and versatility for our users by providing the capabilities to support services like QR code payments and loyalty, digital identification verification, and real-time supply chain tracking."
The new Socket Mobile S820 is a linear barcode & QR Code 1D/2D scanner with Bluetooth wireless technology. Small, thin, and easy to use, the scanner is optimized for attaching to mobile devices, enabling one-handed operation.
The D820 is similar to the S820 but better suited for intense scanning environments. It has extra rubberized material for increased durability and drop protection and comes with three charging options - Charging Dock, Charging Adapter, or 6 Bay Multi-Charger.
Along with the attachable models, the DuraSled DS820 provides the same scanning capabilities as the S820 and D820 but combines your mobile device and scanner into a one-handed solution that charges both devices simultaneously.
Although 1D barcode types are still prevalent, 2D barcode usage is growing and will soon become the standard for businesses that want to transmit larger amounts of data through barcode data collection. 2D barcodes can serve multiple purposes simultaneously, offering a level of versatility, functionality, and efficiency that cannot be achieved with 1D barcodes. The GS1 standards body is driving a transition to 2D barcodes in retail by 2027, and the S820, DS820, and D820 provide a pathway for users to easily upgrade to 2D barcode usage.
Application developers who wish to integrate the S820, DS820, or D820 can do so through Socket Mobile's CaptureSDK. It gives app providers reliable and consistent data capture performance, enabling their apps to efficiently capture data in the physical world. With CaptureSDK, app providers can maximize the value of their solution and increase their customer's overall productivity and satisfaction. Providers can offer any of Socket Mobile's data capture devices interchangeably and give end-users the freedom to choose the best reader for each customer's requirements.
If your app already uses CaptureSDK, (including apps like Shopify and Square), our new scanner models will work out of the box.
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(WFRV) – Local blogger “Making it with Abby” stopped by to teach Lisa and Millaine how to make yarn pom-poms.
She showcased several ways to include this simple craft in your home decor.
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Fewer people in the U.S. are going to college, but through early college programs and dual enrollment, many colleges are seeing a growing number of high schoolers in their classrooms.
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Ouray's partnership with L2 Brands will support the business' continued momentum and long-term growth
,
/PRNewswire/ --
, a leading designer, manufacturer, and marketer of custom apparel and headwear, and
("S&S"), a leading distributor of apparel and accessories, today announced that L2 Brands ("L2") has acquired Ouray Sportswear ("
") and Locale Outdoor ("Locale") from S&S.
and Locale join
L2 Brands with significant opportunities to capitalize on the growing market for high-quality, customized sportswear across the destination, collegiate, golf and consumer branded channels.
With five decades of experience, Ouray has become a leading supplier for quality apparel and headwear to the destination, collegiate, golf and corporate channels. Since its founding as Ski Country Imports in 1965, Ouray has grown to serve more than 4,000 customers annually through a commitment to providing quality and exceptional customer service. In 2021, Ouray acquired the rapidly-growing brand Locale, whose premium, outdoor-inspired headwear and accessories feature hyper-localized design that bring to life the places we love.
"We are thrilled to welcome the Ouray and Locale team to the L2 family," said Paige Wingert, CEO of L2 Brands. "Both are a tremendous addition and highly complementary fit for L2's portfolio with significant potential for continued growth. We look forward to working with their team as we focus on bringing Ouray's and Locale's products to new customers and markets."
S&S acquired Ouray as part of its acquisition of distributor TSC Apparel in 2021. L2 is well positioned to build on Ouray's recent success, as the business scales and expands into new product categories, geographies and end markets. L2 is the owner of highly successful apparel, headwear and home décor brands, League and Legacy.
"We are pleased to reach an agreement with L2 Brands, an ideal partner with the strategic capabilities and shared mission that will best position Ouray for long-term success," said Frank Myers, CEO of S&S Activewear. "It has been a privilege to work alongside Ouray's talented team, particularly as the business has grown in partnership with S&S. We look forward to seeing all that the Ouray team will accomplish as they join L2, and we are excited to continue serving our customers as their distribution partner across North America."
BMO Capital Markets and Integris Partners served as financial advisors to L2 Brands and Miller & Martin PLLC acted as its legal advisor. Intrepid Investment Bankers served as the exclusive financial advisor and McDermott Will & Emery LLP acted as legal advisor to S&S.
About L2 Brands
L2 Brands is the parent company of the League apparel and Legacy headwear brands which for more than 30 years have produced some of the most recognizable all-American lifestyle products for the destination, collegiate, and corporate markets. From its locations in Pennsylvania and El Salvador, L2 has earned a reputation for making stylish, comfortable, and reliable products that connect consumers with the schools, traditions, destinations, and workplaces they identify with and love. For more information about the company, visit league-legacy.com
About S&S Activewear
Founded in 1988 and headquartered in Bolingbrook, Illinois, S&S Activewear is the leading distributor of apparel and accessories in the United States and Canada. S&S offers more than 80 brands, including basic garments to fashion-forward styles, with over 4 million square feet of warehouse space across North America. S&S services a broad range of customers through its nationwide network, including retail brands, e-commerce companies, garment decorators, promotional products distributors, entertainment merchandisers, lifestyle brands and web-based platforms for apparel customization. For more information, visit ssactivewear.com.
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AMSTERDAM (AP) — Train services ground to a near standstill around Amsterdam on Monday as the latest in a series of strikes by railway workers hit the Dutch capital, halting international services and affecting lines to and from the busy Schiphol international airport.
Eurostar, the company that runs trains between London and Amsterdam, said its trains would not run to Rotterdam or Amsterdam, and Thalys, whose trains run in France, the Netherlands and Belgium, warned travelers that its services would be disrupted.
Schiphol said on its website that there was “limited to no train traffic possible” although two trains each hour would run from the airport to and from the central city of Utrecht.
It is the latest blow to Schiphol that has seen a summer of disruptions and long lines to get through security checks because of a surge in post-pandemic travel and staff shortages.
“Travelers to Amsterdam are advised to use alternative transport,” Schiphol said, and urged people using taxis to carpool or share their ride.
Rail workers are striking to support their calls for higher wages and better working conditions. Union officials say that rail workers are under extreme pressure because of staff shortage at the national network and need a substantial pay rise because of the soaring inflation hitting the Netherlands and the rest of Europe. | https://www.texomashomepage.com/news/business/ap-dutch-rail-strike-halts-rains-to-and-from-amsterdam/ | 2022-08-29 22:08:38 | 0 | https://www.texomashomepage.com/news/business/ap-dutch-rail-strike-halts-rains-to-and-from-amsterdam/ |
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Abortions in North Carolina are no longer legal after 20 weeks of pregnancy, a federal judge ruled Wednesday, eroding protections in one of the South’s few remaining safe havens for reproductive freedom.
U.S. District Judge William Osteen reinstated an unenforced 20-week abortion ban, with exceptions for urgent medical emergencies, after he said the June U.S. Supreme Court decision overturning Roe v. Wade erased the legal foundation for his 2019 ruling that placed an injunction on the 1973 state law.
His decision defies the recommendations of all named parties in the 2019 case, including doctors, district attorneys and the attorney general’s office, who earlier this month filed briefs requesting he let the injunction stand.
“Neither this court, nor the public, nor counsel, nor providers have the right to ignore the rule of law as determined by the Supreme Court,” wrote Osteen, who was appointed to the court by Republican President George W. Bush.
Unable to pass abortion restrictions that would survive Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper’s veto, the Republican General Assembly leaders urged Osteen to restore the ban in a July 27 friend-of-the-court brief after the state’s Democratic attorney general, an outspoken abortion rights supporter, rejected their demand that he bring the ban before a judge himself.
Osteen’s ruling adds fuel to an already contentious midterm election year after the Supreme Court ruling propelled state-level politics into the spotlight. North Carolina Republicans in November will aim to clinch the five additional seats they need for a veto-proof supermajority in the state legislature as Democrats stave off their challenges to preserve Cooper’s power.
Republican lawmakers say a successful election season could open the door to further abortion restrictions when the General Assembly reconvenes early next year. House Speaker Tim Moore told reporters on July 26 that he would like to see the legislature consider banning abortions once an ultrasound first detects fetal cardiac activity — typically around six weeks after fertilization and before some patients know they’re pregnant.
Cooper and other Democrats have already elevated abortion access as a key campaign issue. The governor signed an executive order on July 6 shielding out-of-state abortion patients from extradition and prohibiting state agencies under his control from aiding other states’ prosecutions of those who travel for the procedure.
North Carolina has become a refuge for residents of its more restrictive neighboring states, like South Carolina, Georgia and Tennessee, where abortions are now illegal after six weeks.
Before Osteen’s ruling, abortions were legal in North Carolina until fetal viability, which generally falls between 24 and 28 weeks of pregnancy, or in certain medical emergencies.
As other Southeastern states continue to chip away at abortion access, Alison Kiser, executive director of Planned Parenthood Votes! South Atlantic, said limiting treatment in “a critical access point state” like North Carolina will have ripple effects across the region.
The number of out-of-state patients at North Carolina’s Planned Parenthood health centers has tripled since the Supreme Court ruling, Kiser said. So far in August, 36% of abortion patients traveled from other states, up from 14% in June.
But Republicans argue little will change with the 20-week ban back in place. In 2019, fewer than 1% of abortions nationwide were performed after 20 weeks of gestation, consistent with data from previous years when abortion access was protected at the federal level, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
“Abortions after 20 weeks are rare, but it’s still incredibly important that people have access to this care,” Kiser said. “The two primary reasons people need abortion care later in pregnancy is because they’ve received new medical information or, and ever more so now, they’re facing barriers that have delayed their care.”
The main delay, she said, is North Carolina’s 72-hour mandatory waiting period to receive an abortion after an initial doctor’s visit. The General Assembly extended the waiting period in 2015, making North Carolina the fifth state to require counseling three days before an abortion — one of the longest waiting periods in the country.
The 2015 bill also amended the state law that Osteen reinstated Wednesday, narrowing the criteria for medical emergencies that could warrant an abortion after 20 weeks.
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MISSISSAUGA, ON, Sept. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Covalon Technologies Ltd. (the "Company" or "Covalon") (TSXV: COV) (OTCQX: CVALF) an advanced medical technologies company, today is pleased to announce that the Company's Board of Directors has approved the grant of stock options (the "Options") exercisable for a total of 437,500 common shares ("Common Shares") to certain of its employees. All Options were granted pursuant to the Company's amended and restated stock option plan and are subject to the terms of the applicable grant agreements and the requirements of the TSX Venture Exchange.
The Options were granted at an exercise price of $2.50, being equal to the volume weighted average trading price of the Common Shares on the TSX Venture Exchange for the five (5) trading days immediately preceding the day on which the Option is granted. The Options shall vest 34% on the first anniversary following the date of the grant, 33% on the second anniversary following the date of the grant and 33% on the third anniversary following the date of grant. The Options shall expire on the date that is five (5) years from the initial grant date.
Covalon Technologies Ltd. is a researcher, developer, manufacturer, and marketer of patent-protected medical products that improve patient outcomes and save lives in the areas of advanced wound care, infection management and surgical procedures. Covalon leverages its patented medical technology platforms and expertise in two ways: (i) by developing products that are sold under Covalon's name; and (ii) by developing and commercializing medical products for other medical companies under development and license contracts. The Company is listed on the TSX Venture Exchange, having the symbol COV and trades on the OTQX Market under the symbol CVALF. To learn more about Covalon, visit our website at www.covalon.com.
Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.
This news release may contain forward-looking statements which reflect the Company's current expectations regarding future events. The forward-looking statements are often, but not always, identified by the use of words such as "seek", "anticipate", "plan, "estimate", "expect", "intend" or variations of such words and phrases or state that certain actions, events or results "may", "could", "would", "might", "will" or "will be taken", "occur" or "be achieved". In addition, any statements that refer to expectations, projections or other characterizations of future events or circumstances contain forward-looking information. Statements containing forward-looking information are not historical facts, but instead represent management's expectations, estimates and projections regarding future events. Forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties, including, but not limited to, the factors described in greater detail in the "Risks and Uncertainties" section of our management's discussion and analysis of financial condition and results of operations for the three and nine months ended June 30, 2022, which is available on the Company's profile at www.sedar.com, any of which could cause results, performance, or achievements to differ materially from the results discussed or implied in the forward-looking statements. Investors should not place undue reliance on any forward-looking statements. The forward-looking statements contained in this news release are made as of the date of this news release, and the Company assumes no obligation to update or alter any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, further events or otherwise, except as required by law.
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HUNTINGTON, Utah — There was a baaaaa-d traffic jam in Utah over the weekend, all thanks to a few hundred (thousand?) residents out for a leisurely stroll.
Anyone driving through Huntington Canyon was caught in a baaaaa-ck up that stretched for a good distance as a large herd of sheep was on the move in Manti-La Sal National Forest.
Forest officials shared the un-herd of lamb jam on Facebook, not Ewe-Tube, early Monday with a warning.
Drivers in the area are urged to be cautious as this is the time of year for livestock to travel through the forest.
"Please make sure to take your time, especially around those blind turns, and be respectful if you come across animals on the road," officials warned. "Remember there are people and working dogs assisting with flock or herd moves, so patience and paying proper attention to the road is critical."
Anyone who comes upon a flock like the one seen during the weekend can drive right through, as long as they do so very, very slowly.
If not, you can get a ticket and get featured on the front page of the Wool Street Journal. | https://www.wrtv.com/news/national/lamb-jam-hundreds-of-sheep-block-utah-canyon-road | 2022-10-03 22:40:12 | 0 | https://www.wrtv.com/news/national/lamb-jam-hundreds-of-sheep-block-utah-canyon-road |
Virginia man wins Powerball with 2 tickets in same drawing
Ben Baker, of Covington, Virginia, won $300,000 from two Powerball tickets in March 4 drawing
Winning the lottery can be a once-in-a-lifetime experience, except for one Virginia man who won hundreds of thousands of dollars in the Powerball twice in the same drawing this month.
Ben Baker, of Covington, bought a total of 10 tickets for the March 4 Powerball drawing at his local Food Lion grocery store, according to the Virginia Lottery.
Baker managed to match four of the winning numbers plus the Powerball number on two of his tickets for what normally would have been a $50,000 prize for each winning ticket.
The winning numbers in that drawing were 10-16-18-40-66, and the Powerball number was 16, according to a press release issued by the Virginia Lottery on Friday.
POWERBALL LOTTERY DRAWING: WINNERS CAN REMAIN ANONYMOUS IN THESE STATES
However, Baker had a little more luck on his side.
Baker spent an extra dollar on each ticket for the Power Play, which tripled the winning prizes to $150,000 each, the lottery said. From the two winning tickets, Baker won a total of $300,000.
Baker put it simply: "I was really lucky!"
He told the lottery that he intends to use some of his winnings to improve his home and save the rest.
Powerball drawings are held at 10:59 p.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays.
The odds of matching all six numbers to win the jackpot are 1 in 292.2 million, according to the lottery. The overall odds of winning any Powerball prize are 1 in 25.
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Earlier this month, a Michigan woman almost missed out on winning a $1 million Powerball prize.
Ana Elizalde, 51, of Lansing, bought the ticket in February and gave it to her husband for safekeeping, she told the Michigan Lottery.
"A week after the drawing my husband found the ticket in his coat pocket and realized we had never checked it," Elizalde said. "We went to the store to scan it and got a message to file a claim. When we checked the numbers online and realized we’d won $1 million."
Elizalde told the lottery board she plans to use her Powerball Prize to pay bills, her children’s education and savings.
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RICHMOND, Va. -- Darren B. Simmons, a 79-year-old Army veteran from Massachusetts, has a smile on his face as he sits in the lobby of Liberation Veteran Services (LVS) in Richmond's Manchester neighborhood.
The 38-bed shelter is his new home, after experiencing months of homelessness.
"I went to Walmart, got a pillow, blanket, one of those mattress pads. Tried to make it work. Because if you sleep on the grass, you wake up in the morning, and your stuff is wet because of the dew on the ground," Simmons said.
A phone call brought him to LVS.
"I said, 'A bed? Food? You know, a place to sleep?' I took all advantage of that," Simmons said.
Every year, LVS assists about 100 veterans get the housing and health care they need.
Every week, dozens of those in its care receive free transportation to and from the McGuire VA Hospital, where many of them receive physical and mental health support.
But as of now, the nonprofit has only one working vehicle, a donated minivan that often gives driver Toni Hutchinson trouble.
"The engine light's on, air pump light on, we need a new vehicle," Hutchinson said as he drove his normal route to the hospital.
"We use it when somebody's transitioning to housing. This is our U-Haul too," Hutchinson said. "Really. We let the seats down and we have to make multiple trips to get all their stuff to where they're going."
Hutchinson said he sees dozens of veterans in Liberation's care like Simmons that struggle to get around using the city's bus system, many of them unaware of what routes to take or what to do if a bus service is late or stopped.
"Mr. Simmons would really be in a worse situation, where even if the bus wasn't free, you don't know your way around, it's hard to navigate these systems," Hutchinson said.
The nonprofit received a $20,000 grant from Pocahantas Parkway. The grant was presented in honor of the parkway's integral connection to the iconic Vietnam Veterans Memorial Bridge.
The money will likely be used to upgrade their transportation, but LVS founder Jay Patrick says, it's about more than just navigating veterans to and from appointments and interviews.
"It's not just transportation alone, it's the navigation that we offer as an organization because we've been learning, working with the VA hospital for the last 9 years. We know the liaisons, we know the doctors, we know the health professionals," Patrick said. "A veteran who may not have a relationship with LVS may have trouble navigating the VA, they may be on a 90-day waiting list, they may be on a six-month waiting list just waiting to get seen, whereas we have the relationship already built."
Patrick said LSV is working to build an upgraded facility to better meet its clients' needs.
Simmons said, it's the short ride to and from hospital, and wherever else he needs to go, that's a simple act of kindness, he wishes to pay forward.
“A kind word often goes unsaid, but never goes unheard," Simmons said.
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Daniel J. Kruger, University of Michigan and Jessica S. Kruger, University at Buffalo
(THE CONVERSATION) Over the past year, you may have seen something called delta-8 THC or “delta 8” appear in convenience stores and pharmacies alongside CBD gummies, oils and lotions.
Delta-8 THC is a hemp-derived compound that’s closely related to delta-9 THC – what’s commonly called THC and is the psychoactive component of cannabis that’s responsible for the high that users feel.
Like garden variety marijuana, delta-8 THC can be vaped or eaten. However, it’s rarely smoked. Anecdotally, its fans swear by its benefits – that it helps with relaxation and pain relief without intense highs that can veer into anxiety or paranoia.
Yet there’s been a dearth of research on this compound. As public health scholars, we decided to conduct the first survey of delta-8 THC users to find out who was using it, why they were using it and what sort of effects it had.
The latest cannabinoid to storm the market
The 2018 Agriculture Improvement Act – also known as the farm bill – legalized the sale of hemp-derived compounds. The widely available CBD is a hemp-derived compound.
Delta-8 THC is another. It’s an isomer, or chemical analog, of THC. The difference is in the position of a double bond in the carbon ring, which makes delta-8 THC have a lower affinity for the CB1 receptor of the endocannabinoid system in our brains. For this reason, it may be less potent than THC and cause a less-intense high.
Natural concentrations of delta-8 THC in cannabis are too low for it to be effectively smoked in raw bud or flower. It needs to be extracted from large amounts of plant material, transformed from another cannabinoid like CBD, or synthesized chemically. The Drug Enforcement Administration considers artificially synthesized delta-8 THC illegal.
Nonetheless, delta-8 THC products have become one of the fastest-growing sectors of the hemp industry. They seem to be especially popular in areas where THC products remain illegal or medical access is very difficult.
There is little research on this component of cannabis. One study from 1973 found that the effects of delta-8 THC mimicked those of THC, but weren’t as intense. Another, published in 1995, suggested that delta-8 THC could be used as a therapeutic treatment for the adverse effects of chemotherapy.
These studies, however, enrolled only a dozen individuals, and few policymakers seem to even be aware of their existence. While delta-8 THC can be bought in convenience stores and hemp shops in many states, over a dozen U.S. states have blocked the sale of delta-8 THC products due to a lack of research on its psychoactive effects and concerns over contamination with heavy metals and other toxic substances.
Clearing the smoke with science
In our study, we collected data via an online survey that was completed by more than 500 participants across 38 states.
Most of our participants consumed delta-8 THC through concentrates that were either eaten as edibles and tinctures or smoked by vaping – methods of ingestion that may be safer than smoking. About half said they used delta-8 THC to treat a health or medical condition, and almost one-third of participants said they exclusively used delta-8 THC to treat a health condition – they didn’t use it just for fun. Common conditions treated were anxiety or panic attacks, chronic pain, depression or bipolar disorder, and stress – afflictions that people also treat with delta-9 THC.
As we expected, participants thought that delta-8 THC had effects that were somewhat less intense compared with THC.
What’s remarkable, though, is how the profiles of their experiences differ.
Compared with THC, delta-8 THC appears to provide similar levels of relaxation and pain relief. While it seems to cause slightly lower levels of euphoria, it also seems to produce fewer cognitive distortions such as an altered sense of time, short-term memory issues and difficulty concentrating. Participants were also much less likely to experience distressing mental states such as anxiety and paranoia. Many participants remarked how they could use delta-8 THC and still be productive, whereas they tended to use THC products recreationally, given its more potent, mind-altering effects.
Most participants reduced or stopped using pharmaceutical drugs, as well as THC products, because they were using delta-8 THC to treat their conditions. They considered delta-8 THC better than pharmaceutical drugs in terms of adverse side effects, addictiveness, withdrawal symptoms, effectiveness, safety, availability and cost.
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However, participants weren’t confident that their primary care doctor could integrate medical cannabis into their course of treatment. For this reason, many hadn’t disclosed their use of delta-8 THC as a substitute for pharmaceutical drugs to their doctors.
These patterns demonstrate the need for more research and better education for health care providers on cannabis and its derivatives; there continues to be a disconnect between those who use cannabis to self-medicate and the mainstream health care system.
More to be done
Our findings are just the start. We hope that they’ll spur more sophisticated research, such as double-blind randomized controlled trials that explore its treatment potential for specific conditions. And we still don’t know if some of the effects reported by our participants, both beneficial and harmful, were due to contaminants or expectations – a placebo effect.
Yet even though delta-8 THC products may provide much of the experiential and therapeutic benefits, with lower risks and fewer adverse effects, some states have outright banned delta-8 THC sales. Since many of those same states permit the recreational sale of cannabis and other hemp products, this seems a bit paradoxical.
Criminalizing substances with high consumer demand like delta-8 THC can create a black market and produce even more concerns for consumer safety, as there’s no mechanism for the regulation and protection of consumers.
Cannabis laws remain a patchwork of policies and regulations. With more and more Americans having access to cannabis for medicinal and recreational purposes, we believe it behooves policymakers to advocate for further study of this promising alternative.
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DUBAI, UAE, June 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- XTZ Esports Tech Limited, is excited to announce a major restructure, rebrand, and redesign that will enable the organisation to better serve its customers, stakeholders and enhance its position as a leader in the industry.
The restructure focuses on a significant realignment of internal departments and platforms along with a consolidation of operations to improve efficiency and effectiveness. These changes enable a streamline to process and enhance its ability as a pioneering sports tech company, investing in and operating sports leagues, teams, clubs and products that redefine the boundaries of sports entertainment.
The new logo and visual identity are designed to convey the company's values and vision for the future, while also providing a fresh and modern look that will help them stand out in the industry.
"We are excited to announce this major restructure, rebrand, and redesign in preparation for our major move into the world of sports," said Aditya Mishra, Founder and CEO of League Sports Co. "Our steadfast commitment to championing emerging sports and untapped markets, exampled by our bold acquisition of worldwide commercial and sanctioning rights for Tenpin Bowling including the 2024 launch of the World Bowling League. This all serves as the catalyst for a thriving, interconnected ecosystem. Our vision comes to life through our vibrant assets across diverse verticals, including sports, tech, media, and blockchain. Harnessing the power of Web3, AI, and immersive tech, our portfolio of brands unites to forge a brighter future for sports and technology."
The launch of LSC will be accompanied by a new website, marketing materials, and other communications designed to promote the new brand and help stakeholders and customers better understand LSC's vision, products and services.
About League Sports Co (LSC)
League Sports Co. (LSC) is a sports tech holding company led by a seasoned team, investing in innovative sports leagues, teams, and products. LSC focuses on emerging sports and untapped markets, aiming to revolutionize sports entertainment and become a global leader in the industry. Guided by our core values, LSC's diverse portfolio shapes the future of sports, fostering synergy, innovation, and transformative experiences for fans and stakeholders.
For more information, visit https://leaguesportsco.com.
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About Zone
Zone is a web3 gaming platform that offers a wide range of gaming genres and intense global gaming tournaments. Key features include games of skill, exciting social gaming tournaments and genres including hyper-casual, board games, esports and fantasy sports.
Zone also has a gift card marketplace where players can use their earnings to purchase real-world gift cards from over 120 global brands, including Amazon, Netflix, and Binance.
Email: info@zone.game
Website: https://zone.game
About MetaBoundless
MetaBoundless is a revolutionary streaming platform where fans can interact and engage with their favourite teams, players and sports in an immersive and interactive way.
By gamifying the viewer's experience, MetaBoundless is creating an immersive and engaging experience for sports fans, taking the fan experience to the next level and bringing fans closer to the sports they love.
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Malawi in southern Africa is in the midst of a cholera outbreak. At least 900 people have died in the last 11 months, though the country nearly eradicated the waterborne disease a couple of years ago.
Here & Now‘s Peter O’Dowd speaks with Sellina Kainja, online editor with Nation Online, a publication in Malawi.
This article was originally published on WBUR.org.
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This year has seen a record number of anti-LGBTQ laws enacted, many targeting transgender youth. But courts have blocked a number of those laws from going into effect.
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This year has seen a record number of anti-LGBTQ laws enacted, many targeting transgender youth. But courts have blocked a number of those laws from going into effect.
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LAS VEGAS (AP) — A Nevada judge decided Wednesday not to punish Las Vegas police for taking an initial look at a slain investigative journalist’s cellphone after he was killed in September, and said it is up to the state Supreme Court to decide whether a thorough review by homicide detectives of the reporter’s electronic devices would improperly expose confidential notes and sources.
“I’m inclined to deny the motion for sanctions because it would affect the criminal case adversely,” Clark County District Court Judge Michelle Leavitt said.
The judge also rejected Las Vegas Review-Journal requests to name a third-party special master to review the material and order the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department to pay what an attorney for the newspaper argued is hundreds of thousands of dollars in attorney fees and court costs racked up while arguing the issue.
Leavitt said she believed court orders not to disclose confidential material could be sufficient to prevent public disclosure of protected material in the murder case against Robert “Rob” Telles, a former Democratic elected county official accused of stabbing German to death outside German’s home on Sept. 2.
Telles, who had been the focus of investigative news reports by German, was removed from his position as Clark County public administrator following his arrest and remains jailed without bail. He has been indicted on a murder charge and his jury trial is currently scheduled in April.
On Wednesday, Leavitt didn’t push back the trial date, but acknowledged the police investigation of German’s death was “at a screeching halt,” and won’t be completed until the state high court decides if names and unpublished material that might be on German’s devices are protected from disclosure by the First Amendment and Nevada state law.
Telles’ new attorney in the murder case, Damian Sheets, took part in the hearing but did not speak.
The judge accepted police department attorney Matthew Christian’s explanation that the initial search was necessary “in the immediate aftermath of finding the body.”
The judge, prosecutors and attorneys for the department, newspaper and Telles have acknowledged there is little legal precedent when it comes to how to protect promises of anonymity or confidentiality made to people who might be in a slain reporter’s files.
Attorney Ashley Kissinger, representing the Review-Journal, characterized the so-called reporter’s privilege to shield sources as “critical to a well-functioning democracy.”
“It’s a crucial aspect of what makes the press free and independent in the United States,” Kissinger told the judge, “and sets us apart from the rest of the world in the area of freedom of expression.”
The Review-Journal obtained a court order in October that prevents police from accessing the devices. The police department appealed that decision.
The judge said later that she believed a court order to prevent public disclosure of information gleaned from German’s devices would let police and prosecutors finish their investigation without breaching promises of confidentiality made by the dead reporter and sought by the newspaper.
Leavitt said she was “inclined to” lift the preliminary injunction imposed in October and to endorse a protective order “to protect the rights of the parties.”
“So you all can file this back with the Supreme Court,” she said.
Christian assured Leavitt that although investigators accessed German’s cellphone shortly after he was found dead, homicide detectives have not conducted a thorough forensic search. He said the phone and five other computer devices obtained with a warrant from German’s home remain in police custody.
“We’re not going to proceed until we have some kind of court approval,” Christian said.
German, 69, spent more than 40 years as an investigative reporter covering courts, politics, labor, government and organized crime in Las Vegas. He joined the Review-Journal in 2010 after more than two decades at the rival Las Vegas Sun.
Prosecutors say physical evidence against Telles is overwhelming, including DNA believed to be from Telles found beneath German’s fingernails, video showing a man believed to be Telles walking near German’s home at about the time of the slaying, and a vehicle believed to be Telles’ in the area.
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A couple of decades ago, I wrote a book in which I talked about what it takes to be a good citizen in a representative democracy such as ours. I thought the principles were timeless, but I recently reread them and, boy, they seem a lot less clear-cut.
In principle, everything I wrote is still key to the functioning of our democracy: you need to vote; you need to take the time to be informed about policy and politics; you need to let your representatives know what’s important to you; and you need to be involved in making your community, state and country a better place to live.
Over the past 20 years, each has become more difficult, politically fraught and challenging to navigate responsibly.
Some states are trying to make voting more difficult. Misinformation is rampant. Being in touch with legislators and becoming involved in public issues have lost their innocence since Jan. 6 and threats to public officials became commonplace.
I see the fallout regularly when I talk with young people who want to become involved in politics or in community affairs but worry about what they might be exposing themselves to.
The challenge we face is that our system won’t work unless citizens participate in a constructive fashion. In a sense, there’s now a fifth responsibility to shoulder as good citizens: overcoming the predicaments we face on the road to the other four.
Everything else flows from taking responsibility for being informed. This means looking for trustworthy sources of information, being on guard against misinformation and biased interpretations, and recognizing that false or slanted information is rampant.
Mainstream news organizations have plenty of faults and sometimes go astray, but they’re the most reliable source of news and information out there. But it’s not safe to rely on just one: Seeking sources beyond your own ideological wheelhouse will make you far more knowledgeable.
This, obviously, is key to being a voter. So, I would argue, is advocating for making it as easy to vote as possible while making sure that the mechanics of elections remain secure.
Being knowledgeable and well-informed is also key to being in touch with legislators and to promoting a cause. Lawmakers are bombarded with input. To be effective, it helps to look at sources on both sides of the issue and understand the arguments that seem most persuasive.
The same sentiment holds for becoming involved in community or public life. Involvement is great – but not blind involvement. How reliable is the information you’re basing your actions on? Is your involvement helping, rather than hurting because it’s based on incorrect information?
Similarly, if someone asks you to get involved to save your town or state or country from some alleged peril, how accurately have they depicted the problem and have you carefully sorted out the claims on both sides of the issue?
I know. All of this seems like a lot of work. And it is. But American democracy was built on the assumption of an engaged and well-informed electorate.
It’s gotten a lot more complicated over the centuries, but if one core truth has remained constant, it’s this: If responsible citizens do not participate, then the system will not work. It’s as simple as that.
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FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (KNWA/KFTA) — Former reality TV star Joshua Duggar, 34, on Tuesday began serving his prison sentence at Federal Correctional Institute Seagoville outside of Dallas, according to the Bureau of Prisons inmate roster.
On May 25, Duggar was sentenced to 151 months in federal prison for his child pornography conviction in the Western District of Arkansas Federal Court in Fayetteville in December 2021.
He was held in the Washington County Jail from the date of his conviction until the process of transferring him to a federal facility began early Friday morning.
At sentencing, Duggar’s defense team offered Seagoville and Texarkana, a pair of federal prisons in Texas, as possible locations for him to serve his sentence, due to the proximity to his family.
Judge Timothy L. Brooks said that he would recommend Seagoville, space permitting, due to their “high-end treatment program” for sex offenders.
The prison is located in the southeastern corner of the Dallas metro area, approximately 350 miles away from where Duggar was sentenced. Seagoville is described as “a low security federal correctional institution with an adjacent minimum security satellite camp and a detention center” on the Bureau of Prisons website.
It is home to 1,740 male inmates, with 96 of those located at the institution’s camp. In 2020, it suffered a severe COVID-19 outbreak, with over 1,300 prisoners testing positive.
A 31-page document online details the prison’s sex offender programs, including specific components and policies.
The Bureau recognizes sex offenders as a vulnerable population within a prison setting. Institutional assignment, unit management, Psychology Treatment Programs, and re-entry planning promote the well-being of sex offenders while incarcerated and help both the offenders and society by reducing the likelihood of re-offence after release.
BUREAU OF PRISONS, CUSTODY & CARE OF SEX OFFENDERS POLICY
Seagoville’s program “consists of outpatient groups meeting 2-3 times per week for several hours,” and it takes 9-12 months to complete. The “moderate-intensity program” allows participants an opportunity to “learn basic skills and concepts to help them understand their past offenses and to reduce risk of future offending.” The program description notes that it is offered to “offenders evaluated to have low to moderate risk of reoffending.”
After he serves his prison term, Duggar will be subject to 20 years of supervised release, including several special conditions imposed by the judge at sentencing. | https://www.kxnet.com/news/national-news/josh-duggar-begins-serving-federal-prison-sentence-in-texas/ | 2022-06-28 18:43:02 | 0 | https://www.kxnet.com/news/national-news/josh-duggar-begins-serving-federal-prison-sentence-in-texas/ |
Company to weigh in on the future of healthcare finance during two speaking sessions covering the labor crisis, AI, and post-COVID socioeconomic impact.
ALPHARETTA, Ga., June 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- FinThrive, Inc.™, a healthcare revenue management software-as-a-service (SaaS) provider, will be unveiling important findings at the Healthcare Financial Management Association (HFMA) Annual Conference in Nashville, Tenn., June 25 – 28 at the Gaylord Opryland. Visit FinThrive at booth 619 or at the FinThrive lounge in the Delta Lobby, open every day of the conference at 7 a.m. CDT.
FinThrive will be previewing their innovative, data-driven, revenue management technology adoption model at HFMA. This industry tested assessment tool was created to service a healthcare industry facing extraordinary financial pressures. The Adoption model is a vendor agnostic maturity model focused on creating a frictionless revenue management system.
Health system financial leaders are in the difficult position of planning significant RCM technology transformation initiatives with no industry-specific transformation frameworks to inform and challenge these plans. FinThrive's 4-Stage adoption model aims to solve this issue by aggregating the technology adoption profiles and financial performance outcomes of more than 100 revenue cycle leaders to create a data-driven maturity model to inform RCM digital transformation planning.
"Our new technology adoption model empowers healthcare organizations to drive sustainable financial growth," said John Yount, chief innovation officer at FinThrive. "We work with providers to help them assess the maturity of their technology deployment in order to drive improvement in their key performance indicators."
FinThrive consults with financial leaders to provide an adoption model designed to improve financial outcomes, via personalized KPIs as measured against industry performance, and support the technology transformation of organizations at all maturity levels.
In addition, FinThrive will conduct two HFMA speaking sessions presented by subject matter experts:
Socioeconomic Impacts from the Pandemic presented by Brian Urban, Head of Payer Segment Marketing at FinThrive
When: Monday, June 26, 11 – 11:50 a.m. CDT.
Where: Presidential B
Bots or Bust? Leveraging Automation During the Labor Crisis presented by Jamie Davis, Vice President of Revenue Cycle at SSM Health and Jonathan Wiik, Vice President of Healthcare Insights at FinThrive.
When: Tuesday, June 27, 9:50 – 10:40 a.m. CDT.
Where: Governors AE
Visit FinThrive's HFMA booth 619 or the lounge to learn more.
About FinThrive
FinThrive helps healthcare organizations increase revenue, reduce costs, expand cash collections, and ensure regulatory compliance across the entire revenue cycle continuum. Providing one of healthcare's most comprehensive revenue cycle management SaaS platforms, FinThrive's holistic approach to revenue management offers patient access, charge integrity, claims management, contract management, machine learning & robotic process automation, data & analytics, and education solutions. More than 3,200 healthcare providers are using FinThrive today. For more information, visit www.FinThrive.com.
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Iowa beach closed after man infected with ‘brain-eating’ amoeba
TAYLOR COUNTY, Iowa (KCCI) – A beach in Iowa was shut down Thursday after it was suspected of being contaminated with a “brain-eating” amoeba.
The closing comes after an infection was confirmed in a person who recently swam in the Lake of Three Fires in Taylor County.
The amoeba can cause extremely rare and life-threatening brain infections.
The beach at the Lake of Three Fires State Park is usually busy with summer vacationers, but now it is totally empty.
Abby Melvin, a camper, says she and her friends never thought their summer reunion would be the scene of an invisible health threat.
“Weird that that thing can just get inside you and do that,” she said.
Melvin said the lake looks fine from a distance. However, state health experts say a tiny amoeba could be hiding in the water.
The amoeba can get into your nose and eat your brain.
Iowa Department of Natural Resources Supervisor Michelle Reinig says getting sick with it “is obviously rare.”
The DNR has now shut down the beach at Lake of Three Fires state park.
A resident of Missouri is in intensive care after he swam in the lake last week.
The amoeba is usually found in warmer southern U.S. lakes, and Reinig says she has never personally heard of it.
“Some people are here just to fish, to picnic, to enjoy and relax at their campsite and they can still do that, so it’s just the beach that is closed for now,” she said.
For now, campers at the park can look at the beautiful lake, they just can’t get in the waters.
“It’s really surprising to me that it’s here, just around the time that we come so we just thought that was all kind of weird,” Melvin said.
Although the infection is considered extremely rare, it has a high fatality rate. Of the 154 known cases from 1962 to 2021, only four people have survived.
Authorities say the infection occurs if contaminated water gets into a swimmer’s nose. It cannot be spread from person to person.
To reduce your risk of infection, you should limit the amount of water going into your nose while in bodies of warm freshwater.
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Dog dies in fire after saving teen owner from flames
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas (KRIS) - As a Texas family’s house burned down on New Year’s Eve, they say a miracle happened when one of their beloved pets saved their daughter’s life at the cost of its own.
Jennifer Oleniczak woke up to a loud banging noise around 11:30 p.m. on New Year’s Eve. She ran to the back door and heard her neighbor yell that the family’s house was on fire. When she turned and looked out the door, her deck and the stairs were in flames.
She yelled for her husband and 15-year-old daughter, Jaylee, to get out of the house then grabbed her shih tzu dogs and six puppies.
“I started to run with them outside, but I tripped. So, I broke my fall, and I started throwing the puppies out onto the patio. My husband was already off the deck, so he was grabbing the puppies and throwing them off,” Oleniczak said.
In a matter of minutes, the fire spread to the point where she feared for her own life.
“Then, there was like a seven-foot flame, and I see my last two puppies catch fire. I screamed at my husband. I just yelled, ‘Oh god, save me.’ And all of a sudden, the fire just fell, and I jumped,” Oleniczak said.
As her husband and neighbors helped her up and into the street, Oleniczak’s daughter started screaming for the family’s pit bull, Ollie. The dog had woken Jaylee up when the fire started, helping her to get out in time.
“She said, ‘Yes, that’s how I heard the door because Ollie came to the room.’ She’s like, ‘Where’s Ollie?’ So, we couldn’t find him,” Oleniczak said.
The family searched everywhere for Ollie. They checked the burnt house, posted all over social media, looked at local shelters but found nothing – until Monday, more than a week after the fire.
“My husband went in, and he found him at my daughter’s bedside, at the foot of her bed like he had collapsed from the smoke inhalation. I just wanted to give him a big hug because had he not gone in there, Jaylee would have died,” Oleniczak said.
The family lost seven dogs in the fire, but they were able to save four. Oleniczak says officials don’t know what caused the fire.
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CALGARY, Alberta (AP) — Connor McDavid scored at 5:03 of overtime and the Edmonton Oilers defeated the Calgary Flames 5-4 on Thursday to win the second-round playoff series in five games and advance to the Western Conference finals.
The Edmonton captain scored his seventh goal of the postseason, beating Jacob Markstrom off a pass from Leon Draisaitl to send the Oilers spilling over the bench in celebration.
Zach Hyman had a goal and two assists and Darnell Nurse, Jesse Puljujarvi and Evan Bouchard also scored for the Oilers. Mike Smith made 32 saves as Edmonton claimed the first postseason Battle of Alberta in 31 years.
Draisaitl added four assists — his fifth straight contest registering three-plus points to build on the NHL playoff record he set in Game 4.
McDavid and Draisaitl have both amassed 26 points to lead the playoffs so far.
The Oilers will face either the Colorado Avalanche or St. Louis Blues in their first conference final appearance since 2006. Colorado leads that series 3-2, with Game 6 set for Friday in St. Louis.
Mikael Backlund had a goal and an assist and Johnny Gaudreau, Calle Jarnkrok and Andrew Mangiapane also scored for Calgary. Blake Coleman added two assists and Jacob Markstrom made 30 saves as the Flames dropped to 0-10 when trailing a playoff series 3-1.
Coleman, who won the Cup the last two seasons with the Tampa Bay Lightning, appeared to snap a 4-4 tie with just under six minutes left in regulation after Backlund took the puck hard to Edmonton’s net. But the goal was waved off following a video review after it was ruled the winger kicked the puck over Smith’s goal line with his skate as he battled with Oilers defenseman Cody Ceci.
With his team trailing 1-0 after a tentative first period, Edmonton interim head coach Jay Woodcroft double-shifted Draisaitl and McDavid early in the second, and it nearly paid off on a couple of good opportunities.
But the Flames, who topped the Oilers by seven points in the regular season to claim the Pacific Division crown, went up 2-0 at 5:41 when Backlund scored his fifth on a slick deflection.
The Oilers got on the board at 7:40 after Draisaitl protected the puck against Backlund before finding Nurse in the slot for him to fire his second past a screened Markstrom.
Edmonton tied it up just 2:26 later on a 3-on-1 rush when Markstrom could only get a piece of Hyman’s shot before Puljujarvi swept home his second as the Oilers erased another multigoal deficit on the road.
Then, there was a wild stretch with four goals in a 71-second span.
Hyman scored his sixth goal of the series, and eighth of the postseason, on a power play at 14:57 before Gaudreau tied things again at 3-all at 15:12 with his third.
Jarnkrok then scored his first as a member of the Flames since coming over in a trade with the Seattle Kraken at 15:28 to make it 4-3.
But the Oilers responded again at 16:08 when Bouchard’s blast beat Markstrom for his second as the teams set an NHL record for the fastest four goals in playoff history — 22 seconds faster than the previous mark set by the Philadelphia Flyers and Toronto Maple Leafs in 1976.
Following a tepid start for both teams, the Flames nudged in front at 10:13 of the first when Mangiapane took a terrific pass from Coleman to score his third goal of the playoffs.
The winger’s first point of the series gave his team its first lead since late in the second period of Game 2 — a stretch of 155 minutes — that started a run of three straight losses to push Calgary to the brink of elimination.
One of three finalists for the Vezina Trophy as the league’s top goalie in the regular season, Markstrom entered Thursday with an .850 save percentage in the series after posting a .943 mark in Calgary’s seven-game victory over the Dallas Stars in the opening round.
After the Oilers, who beat the Los Angeles Kings 4-3 to set up the matchup with their provincial rival, killed off a McDavid high-sticking penalty, the Flames goaltender had to scramble to keep the Edmonton captain’s dash to the net at bay with the puck briefly lying free in Calgary’s crease.
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LOS ANGELES, Sept. 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- LIPOWER launched new product MARS-1000 PRO on August 15th, which has attracted widespread attention in the industry.
Compared with the MARS-1000, the charging speed, battery lifespan, safety guarantee, and user experience have been greatly improved. MARS-1000 PRO is compatible with 90% of electronic devices, providing safer and more durable power for indoor and outdoor.
Long-lasting and long-life battery
The MARS-1000 PRO features the same LiFePO4 battery packs as Mercedes-Benz, Tesla and other car brands, which safely passes special tests such as short circuit, overcharge, extrusion, acupuncture, etc.
The MARS-1000 PRO lasts for an astonishing 3500 cycles. This gives the battery about 7 times the lifespan of those found in most other power stations. If you fully drain and charge the MARS-1000 PRO once per day, the power station will last for more than 10 years.
Intelligent Cooling System
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BOISE, Idaho — We're almost two months into spring now, and while many Idahoans are spending time out in the sun - and out in their gardens - one part of springtime that we're all used to has been missing.
Some people in our area have been asking: Where are all the bees?
The Treasure Valley is used to seeing bees around April. But there has been a delay in bee activity this year because of the longer, colder winter we've had - the rain has also been a factor. But flowers are blooming, and we should be seeing plenty of bees before long.
"We've had a lot of precipitation, a lot of rain over the past week or more. Honey bees typically won't leave their hive unless it's approximately 60 degrees and dry," Melinda Jean Stafford, board member of the Treasure Valley Beekepers Club said. "So that's delayed the bees being active on a lot of flowering plants and trees."
But bee activity will be buzzing soon, as temperatures stay warm and flowers bloom.
"That is going to be a recipe for seeing a lot of bees active, and flying, and gathering pollen and nectar from plants in your yard and in our area," Stafford said.
Stafford says that bee populations in the Treasure Valley have been relatively consistent.
"Even though you haven't seen as many bees flying around lately, I wouldn't necessarily correlate that to being a loss of bees," Stafford said. "We've just had a longer winter than what we're used to."
Bees buzzing also means that bees could be swarming soon too. Swarming is when a bee colony grows, and ultimately divides from one colony into two.
"The queen will leave the hive with about half of her bees and find a new home. But temporarily they'll find a holding spot like on a tree branch or the under the awning of the house," Stafford said. "Which can be very alarming to most people because they're not used to seeing thousands of bees gathered up in a tree in a front yard somewhere."
While they can look scary, swarms means that hives are health and strong. Which is important because of how crucial bees are for agricultural systems.
"Many of our healthiest foods that we love, such as strawberries, are dependent on animal pollinators," Kristin Gnojewski, community volunteer specialist for Boise Parks and Recreation said. "But they're also really important in terms of our ecosystem. So the seeds and berries that birds and other wildlife rely on they need to be pollinated."
Gnojewski says that Idaho has between 400 to 700 native bee species, ranging from tiny bees to larger, fuzzy bumblebees.
"They're very, very diverse, you'll see them on all different kinds of plants," Gnojewski said. "And most of them can't even sting you. Most of our native bees, they just live little solitary environments in a little tiny nest in the ground or in a stem somewhere."
The City of Boise has eight pollinator gardens that support pollinators - such as bees. There are ways you can support bees at home too.
"If you have even a small patio, things that you can do to help support bees include planting pollinator-friendly plants that haven't been treated with pesticides such as neonicotinoids, which can harm pollinators and bees," Gnojewski said. "You can leave pithy or hollow stems for some of our stem nesting bees. So when you're pruning your plants, if you just leave six or 12 inches of that stem stubble, that provides some habitat for bees. You can also just leave a little open space for those ground nesting bees."
If you see a swarm of bees, Stafford says you don't want to panic. Instead, you can go to idabees.org - the Treasure Valley Beekeepers Club website.
The website has a red "SWARM" button, which will take you to a swarm page where you can find a beekeeper in your zip code that will get the hive off your property and rehome the bees.
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CEDARHURST, N.Y., Dec. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The securities litigation law firm of Kuznicki Law PLLC issues this alert to shareholders of Argo Group International Holdings, Ltd. (NYSE: ARGO), if they purchased the Company's shares between February 13, 2018 and August 9, 2022, inclusive (the "Class Period"). Shareholders have until December 19, 2022 to file lead plaintiff applications in the securities class action lawsuit.
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Holy Eulogy, ‘Batgirl’! Warner Bros. Discovery reportedly holding “funeral screenings” for shelved movie
Posted/updated on: August 25, 2022 at 1:04 pmOne of the hottest tickets in Hollywood right now is to a movie most people will likely never get to see: Batgirl.
According to The Hollywood Reporter, the suddenly shelved movie is becoming the subject of what some dubbed "funeral screenings" for the movie's cast and "select industry insiders."
The intimate events this week at the Warner Bros. lot in Burbank, California, will allow those who worked on the project to say goodbye before the shelved film is either locked away in a vault or destroyed.
As reported, Warner Bros. Discovery made the nearly unprecedented decision to scrap the movie, in what will be posed as a $90 million or so "write-down" to the company, following WB's acquisition by Discovery. The move took the film's cast -- including Batgirl herself Leslie Grace; Michael Keaton, who reprised as Batman/Bruce Wayne; and Brendan Fraser, who played the heavy -- as well as its directors, Adil El Arbi and Bilall Fallah, by surprise.
Interestingly, the trade notes that WB could choose to keep the movie on ice permanently, which would entitle the studio to a portion of the write-down from the IRS now, with the rest coming in installments.
More unlikely, THR reports, the studio could outright destroy the film to prove it won't ever be able to profit from it, in an effort to collect its full tax liability from it.
If Warner Bros. Discovery decided to somehow salvage the movie and release it, the trade notes, it would owe the IRS whatever monies it recouped from the write-down.
THR also notes that another shelved project, Scoob! Holiday Haunt, had its "funeral screenings" on the WB lot last week.
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Binge the entire ‘Fast and Furious’ franchise for $1K
(Gray News) – You could land an unusual side hustle this summer – binge the “Fast and Furious” films over a two-week period.
FinanceBuzz is looking for someone to watch all 10 movies, which is more than 20 hours of content, for $1,000, plus $100 to cover the cost of any streaming fees.
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How major US stock indexes fared Friday
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The stock market clawed back from a midday drop Friday after coming to the edge of its first bear market since the beginning of the pandemic.
The S&P 500 ended 18.7% below the record high it set in early January. A 20% decline would have been considered the beginning of a bear market. The benchmark index, the heart of many retirement accounts, came back from a loss of 2.3% to end just barely in the green.
Rising interest rates, high inflation, the war in Ukraine, and a slowdown in China’s economy have been worrying investors. The Dow erased a 600-point drop.
On Friday:
The S&P 500 rose 0.57 points, or less than 0.1%, to 3,901.36.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 8.77 points, or less than 0.1%, to 31,261.90.
The Nasdaq fell 33.88 points, or 0.3%, to 11,354.62.
The Russell 2000 index of smaller companies fell 2.96 points, or 0.2%, to 1,773.27.
For the week:
The S&P 500 is down 122.53 points, or 3%.
The Dow is down 943.76 points, or 2.9%.
The Nasdaq is down 450.38 points, or 3.8%.
The Russell 2000 is down 19.40 points, or 1.1%.
For the year:
The S&P 500 is down 864.82 points, or 18.1%.
The Dow is down 5,076.40 points, or 14%.
The Nasdaq is down 4,290.35 points, or 27.4%.
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MOSCOW — Russians will celebrate Victory Day on Monday, an annual event to mark the Soviet Union's defeat of Nazi Germany in World War II that has taken on added intrigue and import this year because of Russia's fight in Ukraine.
Under Russian President Vladimir Putin, the May 9 event has grown in scale and political prominence, with a Soviet-style military parade on Moscow's Red Square featuring a presidential address.
This year's Victory Day comes amid widespread speculation, in both Russia and the West, that Putin is eager to declare at least a symbolic win in Ukraine. One big question is whether — or how — Putin might try to galvanize Russians and fuse past Soviet glory and sacrifice with a new call to battle against what he claims is a "neo-Nazi" regime in Ukraine.
The Kremlin insists that what it calls its "special military operation" in Ukraine is going "according to plan." Two months in, Western security officials say Moscow has struggled to reach its objectives. With few outright victories to point to, some Russians fear Putin may instead seize the occasion to announce national mobilization and formally declare war, against not only Ukraine but perhaps also other countries in the West.
Russia has made a dash to take Mariupol
Clues to the Kremlin's search for the optics of victory may lie in a visit last week by a senior official, Sergei Kiriyenko, to the besieged Ukrainian city of Mariupol. A pocket of Ukrainian resistance remains inside the local steel plant, but Putin has formally announced Russian control of Mariupol, unleashing a flood of Russian state media into the city.
In front of cameras, Kiriyenko, Putin's deputy chief of staff, unveiled a statue depicting an elderly Ukrainian woman whom Russian state media have turned into a symbol of Ukrainian support for Russian troops. The woman, dubbed Babushka Anya, was apparently filmed by Ukrainian soldiers as she greeted them with a Soviet banner, mistakenly believing they were Russians. In the video, she refuses food that the troops offer her after she realizes they are Ukrainian.
She is "a living symbol of the continuity of generations and of the ongoing fight against Nazism and fascism," Kiriyenko announced, echoing Putin's claims that Russian troops are in Ukraine to "denazify" the country. "She's become the grandmother to all of the Donbas and a grandmother to all of Russia."
Kiriyenko's presence in Mariupol came amid Russian news reports that the Kremlin adviser — who normally oversees domestic politics — has been tasked with politically integrating Ukrainian lands as they fall to Russian forces.
Putin recognized the independence of Ukraine's separatist regions of Donetsk and Luhansk in the hours before Russia's decision to send troops into Ukraine in February. At the time, Putin justified the move as a humanitarian mission in defense of Russian-speakers in the area. Western intelligence services say the Kremlin may now seek the territories' annexation as a possible prize.
The Kremlin has warned of the potential for wider conflict
Russia's recent focus on those Ukrainian regions in the eastern Donbas area has slowed down as the U.S. and European allies boost the flow of weapons and other support for Ukraine.
Russia's military has targeted those shipments as the Kremlin has escalated warnings and criticism, arguing that the military aid risks military confrontation between Russia and NATO powers.
Underscoring this message, Russia on Wednesday carried out drills simulating a tactical nuclear strike in its western exclave of Kaliningrad, which borders the European Union.
Putin has previously warned of "lightning fast" retaliation if the West intervenes in the Ukraine conflict directly — the latest in a pattern of amplified rhetoric that has fed theories that Putin is seeking to build public consensus for a broader war. Asked whether Putin would formally declare war on Ukraine on May 9, a Kremlin spokesman called the idea "nonsense."
Parade preparations are underway in Moscow
In recent days, Russia's armed forces have been rehearsing for a parade on Red Square in what has become a Putin-era revival of Soviet military traditions.
Each May 9, Russians celebrate the end, in 1945, of what they call the Great Patriotic War, in which more than 20 million Soviet citizens died at home and abroad. Celebrations and parades take place in dozens of Russian cities.
It appears Moscow's military display on Monday may be scaled down from those in previous years to reflect the fight in Ukraine, based on statements from Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu. Still, Shoigu said the parade would include 11,000 soldiers and show off 77 aircraft and 131 vehicles, including Russia's newest rocket launchers.
Russia's air force has promised to carry out celebratory runs in Z formations — the letter used to mark the Russian military in Ukraine. The letter Z has also emerged as a controversial symbol of both support for Russian troops and intimidation of dissenting voices at home.
A Soviet-era aircraft known as the Flying Kremlin will also make an appearance. It's an airborne presidential command center to be used in the event of a nuclear attack on Russia.
Meanwhile, down below, there will be Putin and his speech — with the president's staunchest supporters certain their leader will find the right words.
"Victory will come, but not until we've defeated all the Nazis in Ukraine," said Andrei, 60, a tour guide on Red Square who was worried to give his full name to a Western journalist.
"Putin's a clever man," he added, as fighter jets flew in parade formation overhead. "He won't declare anything without a real victory."
Charles Maynes reported from Moscow; Alina Selyukh contributed to this story from Washington, D.C.
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As automakers aim to produce more electric cars and trucks, Caterpillar has shown that battery-electric powertrains can scale up to something much larger.
The company recently demonstrated a mammoth electric mining truck at its Green Valley, Arizona, proving ground to representatives of mining companies that are looking to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from their operations, according to a Caterpillar press release issued last week.
Loaded to its rated capacity, the Caterpillar 793 electric prototype achieved a top speed of 37.3 mph on a 4.3-mile demonstration course, according to the company. The prototype also climbed a 10% grade for 0.62 mile at 7.5 mph, and descended the same distance to demonstrate its regenerative braking system.
Caterpillar conducted the demonstration for a handful of large mining companies—including BHP, Freeport-McMoRan, Newmont Corporation, Rio Tinto, and Teck Resources Limited—that have signed onto its Early Learner electrification program. Launched in 2021, the program “focuses on accelerating the development of Caterpillar’s battery electric trucks at participating customers’ sites,” according to the company.
The 793 Electric compares in dimensions to the company’s other internal combustion versions of the 793—meaning this truck is roughly 42 feet long, 25 feet wide, and 21 feet high. Diesel versions are rated for a 480,000-pound payload.
The Caterpillar truck won’t be the first used for mining, and depending on the exact situation, it might eliminate energy use by the transportation portion of mining entirely. A Switzerland mine says that its use of the Elektro Dumper—loading the mining truck uphill, for the trip back down to hand the materials off to distribution and processing—means the eDumper truck recovers more energy than it uses to get to the mine and never has to be charged.
In North America, a Canadian gold mine is among those that have switched entirely to EVs and electric mining equipment. As the U.S. opens more mines and attempts to recover the resource control it gave up over oil decades ago, heavy electric vehicles will no doubt be part of the plan.
Caterpillar has been interested in electrifying its vehicles for years. In 2018 a Caterpillar-owned venture group invested in Fisker, when it saw solid-state tech sooner than other companies.
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The rental home where four University of Idaho students were found dead in November will be demolished, school officials said.
University President Scott Green said in a post on the school’s website Friday that the owner of the house, located in the nearby city of Moscow, offered to give it to the university, which will have it torn down.
“This is a healing step and removes the physical structure where the crime that shook our community was committed,” the post states. “Demolition also removes efforts to further sensationalize the crime scene.”
The deaths of four students — 21-year-olds Kaylee Goncalves and Madison Mogen and 20-year-olds Xana Kernodle and Ethan Chapin — in the home shook the university campus and led police on a weeks-long search for a suspect.
Authorities eventually arrested 28-year-old Bryan Christopher Kohberger, a graduate student at Washington State University, in late December. He has been charged with first-degree murder and burglary, and investigators believe he broke into the house with the intent to kill and stabbed the four to death.
His DNA was found at the crime scene on a knife sheath near one of the student’s beds, police have said.
Green said the university is starting plans to build a memorial for the four students as part of a “healing garden,” which will be designed as a place to remember other students who the community has lost over the years.
He said scholarships have been established in honor of Mogen, Kernodle and Chapin, and officials are working with Goncalves’s family to establish one for her too. The scholarships will be intended to support students in their education at the university.
“We will never forget Xana, Ethan, Madison and Kaylee, and I will do everything in my power to protect their dignity and respect their memory. Together we will rebuild and continue to support each other. We are #vandalstrong,” Green said, referring to the university’s moniker.
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AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Parents whose children were killed in the Robb Elementary School massacre made sobbing pleads for stricter gun laws before legislators early Wednesday on languishing proposals that appeared headed to stall in the face of a Republican majority.
The emotional late-night hearing — which started Tuesday morning and stretched past midnight — underlined both the sustained anger by some Uvalde families nearly a year after the shooting and the continued GOP opposition in Texas to passing any new restrictions.
The meeting of a state House committee was significant because it marked the first time Texas lawmakers have given any proposed gun restrictions a hearing since the May 2022 shooting that killed 19 children and two teachers. Much of the debate centered on a proposal that would raise the age to purchase semiautomatic rifles from 18 to 21 years old, which Republican Gov. Greg Abbott has opposed.
“Tess didn’t have a choice in life and death,” said Veronica Mata, referring to her 10-year-old daughter who was among those killed in the Uvalde classroom. “But you as lawmakers have a choice in what her life will be remembered for.”
The meeting also came amid another series of mass shootings that have shaken the U.S. that have reopened debates over gun violence elsewhere. In Tennessee, Republican Gov. Bill Lee signed an executive order last week strengthening background checks for gun purchases after a gunman killed three children and three adults at a private elementary school.
At the same time, Republican lawmakers in Tennessee on Tuesday sent Lee a bill that would further protect gun and ammunition dealers, manufacturers and sellers against lawsuits.
Some Uvalde parents scolded a state House panel for making them wait all day for what was potentially their only chance to testify this year.
“I’m perplexed now. Did you think we would go home?” said Kimberly Mata-Rubio, whose 10-year-old daughter Lexi was killed in the shooting.
Gun rights supporters also sat in the room, including at least one man legally carrying a holstered handgun. Another was Stephen Willeford, who disrupted the 2017 church shooting in Sutherland Springs, Texas, that left 26 people dead by confronting the gunman with his own rifle.
He said a bill that would raise the age to purchase semiautomatic — like the kind used in the Uvalde shooting — would infringe on the rights of younger gun owners. A representative from the National Rifle Association echoed that statement.
“We represent 18, 19 and 20-year-olds who are not mass shooters, we defend the constitutional rights,” NRA lobbyist Tara Mica said. “Realistically, a raise the age bill is going to be litigated and found unconstitutional.”
The anniversary of the shooting is May 24.
That is just days before the Texas Legislature is scheduled to adjourn after a session in which dozens of proposals filed by Democrats to tighten gun laws have gone nowhere, including a bill to add reporting requirements during the sale of multiple firearms.
For years in Texas, Republicans have waved aside efforts to tighten gun laws after mass shootings, and even expanded gun rights after the 2019 attack on a Walmart in El Paso.
After the Uvalde shooting, Abbott told victims’ families he would not support their calls for gun safety legislation. Texas House Speaker Dade Phelan, a Republican, later said proposals to raise the minimum required age for certain firearms and other gun measures did not have the votes to pass.
Republicans have instead focused on additional mental health services in Texas and increasing school security.
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Will Donald Trump attend his rape trial? Judge wants to know
NEW YORK - A federal judge wants to know if ex-President Donald Trump plans to attend a New York trial this month resulting from a columnist’s claims that he raped her in a department store dressing room in the 1990s.
Judge Lewis A. Kaplan issued an order Monday directing parties in the case to notify him by April 20 whether they will be present throughout the trial, scheduled to start April 25 in Manhattan federal court.
A writer, E. Jean Carroll, sued Trump in November, saying he raped her in early 1996 after a chance meeting at the Bergdorf Goodman department store. He has repeatedly and emphatically denied it in language sure to be highlighted for a jury that will decide whether the rape occurred and if Trump defamed Carroll with his comments.
The rape claims were made immediately after a temporary state law took effect allowing adult rape victims to sue their abusers, even if attacks happened decades ago.
Trump's lawyers did not respond Monday to requests for comment on Kaplan's order.
Attorney Roberta Kaplan, no relation to the judge, said Carroll "intends to be present for the entire trial."
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In his order, the judge asked "each party" to notify him in writing whether he or she intends to attend the entire trial. If not, he asked to be told what dates and times each individual will be absent.
The judge said the order was not to be construed to suggest whether either side is obliged to be present throughout the trial or what legal consequences could result from a decision not be present the entire time.
The judge was likely interested in learning exactly when Trump might be in court because of the special security arrangements that would be required for a Secret Service-protected former president who is campaigning for a second term in office.
Last week, Trump arrived in a motorcade for a New York state court arraignment on a 34-count felony indictment charging him with repeatedly breaking the law in a quest to silence women who claimed they had extramarital affairs with him years before his successful campaign for the presidency on the Republican ticket in 2016.
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In October, Trump underwent a videotaped deposition in which he was questioned about Carroll's claims, which were first made publicly in a 2019 memoir by the former longtime Elle magazine columnist.
In the deposition, Trump was dismissive of Carroll’s claims, saying: "Physically she’s not my type."
Even if Trump decides not to attend the trial, it is likely that significant portions of his deposition will be watched by the jury.
In recent weeks, the judge has denied requests by Trump's lawyers to exclude testimony from two women who made sexual abuse claims against Trump in circumstances similar to those alleged by Carroll and from two individuals who worked at the department store at the time the rape allegedly occurred.
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KOENIGSWINTER, Germany (AP) — Finance ministers for the Group of Seven leading economies on Thursday will deal with the immediate effects of Russia's war in Ukraine and the COVID-19 pandemic, overtaking their more ambitious plans to reform the global economy.
A refugee crisis, high inflation, food insecurity exacerbated by the wa r and climate change, and the ramifications of a multiyear pandemic are just a few issues drawing leaders' attention.
German Finance Minister Christian Lindner, the meeting’s host, said he’s hopeful the world’s leading democracies can agree on further funding for Ukraine as it defends itself against Russia.
Lindner told reporters ahead of the G-7 finance ministers meeting in Koenigswinter, Germany, that Ukraine will likely need “a number of double-digit billion euros” over the coming months.
“I’m quite optimistic that we will be able at this G-7 meeting to raise the funding, which allows Ukraine to defend itself over the next months,” he said.
Food insecurity has been a major topic of discussion even before the meeting began. On Wednesday, the U.S. and other officials rolled out a multibillion-dollar plan to address that danger facing an increasingly fragile world economy. The U.S., several global development banks and other groups collaborated on the effort.
Russia's invasion of Ukraine has produced a sharp increase in food and energy prices that is contributing to a slowdown in growth and threatening global stagflation — when inflation and unemployment are high and economic output is low.
The two countries are huge exporters of wheat, barley and sunflower oil, with interrupted food and fertilizer supplies raising already high prices and threatening food insecurity in Africa, the Middle East and parts of Asia.
U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said Wednesday that “the economic outlook globally is challenging and uncertain,” and that "higher food and energy prices are having stagflationary effects, namely depressing output and spending and raising inflation all around the world.”
The State Department says as many as 40 million are projected to be pushed into poverty and food insecurity by the end of the year.
Yellen said the U.S. is committed to holding Russia accountable and called for implementation of an international tax plan signed by more than 130 countries last October. Congressional gridlock in the U.S. will render that ambition difficult to achieve for Yellen, at least domestically.
Finance ministers also plan to talk about efforts to get China to ease debt pressure on poor countries it has loaned money to.
“The situation of the low-income states poses a risk for global food security and the stability of the international financial system,” Lindner said.
“I remind China of its responsibility for this security situation,” he added. “We need more transparency when it comes to global debt issues and for sure, this is a topic of this meeting too.”
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For Tiffany Carter, lunchtime at La Cocina in San Francisco’s Tenderloin neighborhood looks like her dream come true — or close to it anyway. The city native owns the Boug Cali stall in the marketplace and serves gumbo, po’ boys and crispy tacos to happy, hungry crowds.
But the mornings and evenings at Golden Gate Avenue and Hyde Street make for miserable bookends to her workday. La Cocina spends more than $300,000 annually for private security guards to arrive early to clear packs of drug dealers, people high on fentanyl and the needles, foil and trash they leave behind.
By evening, it’s all back.
Carter shuts down Boug Cali at 3 p.m. — five hours earlier than the food hall’s closing time — because she doesn’t feel safe staying later. She’s found piles of needles next to her work van. Walking outside regularly means squeezing past dealers who call out “Hey mama!” and offer her drugs. Staff members recently found a dead body in the La Cocina bathroom, apparently struck down by drugs.
The misery makes Carter wonder why she’s paying local taxes at all. What is she getting in exchange? Not much, it seems. That’s why she’s one of 135 business owners and property owners to form a new group called the Tenderloin Business Coalition and sign a letter to Mayor London Breed demanding a refund of their 2022 taxes and fees.
Securing a neighborhood-wide tax refund is the longest of long shots, but I love that they’re trying.
Many San Franciscans these days are wondering why they see so little return on the hefty taxes they pay the city. It’s the rare department that’s functioning well — thanks, libraries! — as our crises seem to worsen. Castro merchants last summer threatened to stop paying taxes if their neighborhood’s street conditions didn’t improve, and it’s easy to see more neighborhoods following suit.
It’s incredible that this wealthy city can’t provide the basics: answering 911 calls in a timely fashion, paying public school teachers what they’ve earned, issuing building permits in months rather than years, placing functional public bathrooms and trash cans on our streets, or providing any kind of reliable police presence.
But perhaps no one sees a worse return on their taxes than those trying to make a living in the Tenderloin.
Carter grew up in the Bayview and co-founded S.F. Black Wall Street, which aims to build economic power in the Black community. She said she’s tired of seeing police in the Tenderloin stand by, often ignoring the dealing happening across the street from them.
“Everybody should do their job just like I’ve got to get up and go do mine,” she said.
Along with Carter, letter signers include the owners of Piano Fight bar, the Phoenix Hotel, Da Hot Spot Cafe, Himalayan Pizza, Radman’s Produce Market, Brenda’s French Soul Food and other La Cocina stalls including Bini’s Kitchen and Mi Morena. Their letter minces no words.
“There is a real and palpable fear that the neighborhood is now on the verge of collapse,” it reads. “Drug dealers operate in very clear and obvious ways to any rational observer.... They prey on residents, openly steal from Tenderloin businesses, they intimidate and extort passersby and all of this behavior goes unchecked by law enforcement.”
In addition to a refund, the group wants the immediate removal of drug dealers from the Tenderloin, rigorous law enforcement and a meeting with Breed.
The mayor a year ago declared a short-lived emergency in the neighborhood, and the small business owners praised her hiring of Urban Alchemy ambassadors during weekdays. But they said that once the ambassadors leave, the neighborhood descends into chaos.
Jeff Cretan, Breed’s spokesperson, said the mayor agrees that open-air drug dealing must stop and has a partner in new District Attorney Brooke Jenkins, who has pledged tougher prosecutions for repeat fentanyl dealers.
He said Breed on Wednesday met with officers at the Tenderloin station “to make sure they know they have the support to make the arrests necessary to respond to the residents and businesses in the Tenderloin.”
Only in San Francisco would a mayor need to tell police officers it’s OK to arrest drug dealers, and only in San Francisco would it be considered progressive to allow fentanyl dealers to operate freely at the expense of small businesses run largely by women, immigrants and people of color.
The San Francisco Police Department did not respond to requests for comment. Previously, the department told the Chronicle it is stepping up its efforts to address drug dealing and believes it’s important to “fully prosecute” it.
Supervisor Dean Preston, who represents the Tenderloin after the city’s redistricting process, also didn’t reply to requests for comment.
I asked him via text messages what he thinks of the coalition’s demand for a tax refund, whether he’s spoken to La Cocina cooks and other merchants about their concerns, and whether he thinks police should play a bigger role in addressing the city’s fentanyl crisis. He didn’t respond.
He and Breed, who can barely disguise their mutual contempt, had an exchange about the city’s drug crisis at Tuesday’s Board of Supervisors meeting. Preston was right to push Breed to stop waffling on opening supervised consumption sites where people can use drugs — facilities that could save lives and remove drug use and paraphernalia from the streets.
Breed, meanwhile, was right to note that those sites should be only part of a package of solutions, including no longer tolerating fentanyl dealing. She scolded Preston and his colleagues for not talking about accountability for dealers with the same fervor they do opening supervised consumption sites.
“I hear from your constituents, the families you represent in the Tenderloin, who are sick and tired of living in those kinds of conditions, and all anyone is talking about is this one particular prevention strategy,” Breed told Preston. “I hope you’ll at least start to talk to those families and have honest conversations.”
The new Tenderloin coalition says it’s looking for a supervisor to carry legislation giving its members a refund on taxes and fees, though it’s unclear if anyone would agree to do that. Supervisor Matt Dorsey, who represents the adjacent South of Market district — which faces many of the same issues — said blowing a hole in the city’s budget “would only guarantee local government’s incompetence for years to come.”
“I expect they know this isn’t a realistic ask, but I think it’s important we take this kind of frustration seriously, too,” he told me.
I had several conversations with Tenderloin business owners this week about what they face, and it’s devastating. Jamie Flanagan, owner of the Phoenix Hotel, said drug cartels have far more foot soldiers dealing in the Tenderloin now than they did before the pandemic, and they operate with more impunity.
“It’s a lot more organized and a lot more powerful,” he said. “It’s very scary.”
People buy and sell drugs in front of the hotel daily and use its entryway as a drug den and bathroom, he said.
Eman Diab, owner of Da Hot Spot Cafe, said opening in the morning is hard because she must clear so many people and so much debris out of the entryway. She no longer lets customers use the bathroom after repeatedly finding needles and blood inside — once rushing to the emergency room after pricking herself on a used syringe. People have repeatedly broken her windows and stolen her cash register.
She said she regrets opening in the Tenderloin, but has invested so much money into her business that she’s hesitant to give up.
“It’s like my baby,” she said. “But we need support.”
Dan Williams, owner of Piano Fight, said dealing isn’t bad on his block, but that customers are afraid to come anyway.
“They won’t come to the Tenderloin because it’s too scary, and that’s just extremely disheartening,” he said, adding he’s not sure how much longer he can afford to stay open.
All the business owners I talked to described how painful it is to have to publicly decry the problems in their neighborhood. But they feel like they have no options left.
Naomi Maisel, manager of community and policy for La Cocina Marketplace, talked about “the duality and complexity” of the Tenderloin — its families, culture and vibrancy, but also its open-air drug markets, crime and the uneasy feeling of walking around, especially for women.
La Cocina Marketplace pushed for five years to open in a long-shuttered, blighted old post office, and finally pulled it off in early 2021. It’s gorgeous inside and offers great food, but struggles to get customers outside the lunch hour. An employee was recently physically assaulted getting off a bus, and many are regularly harassed, Maisel said.
“It shouldn’t be a known fact that, ‘We’re in the Tenderloin so it’s OK,’” she said of drug dealing and other crime. “Lower-income communities of color need protection just like everybody else.”
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Imagine if every middle school and high school had programs that were academic and career focused. Career and technical education has become increasingly popular across the country, especially after a coronavirus pandemic and a severe shortage of workers.
Yet many people are not sure what constitutes “career and technical education.”
In essence, CTE teaches rigorous and relevant career skills to students in middle and high school. It should not replace academic learning but instead complement education by helping students at every level. Compared to vocational school programs of the past, career and technical education spans nearly every industry and includes academic and technical skills with the knowledge and abilities needed to succeed in today’s labor market.
Also, many high schools offer CTE programs that receive dual credit.
Santa Fe Public Schools last fall started discussing the need to focus and expand CTE programs to help our students and community as we recover from the pandemic. To underscore the district’s commitment to college, career and technical education, the Board of Education developed and approved a resolution in January.
The district’s guiding principles for this work include the following:
1. Continue to build career pathways that make education more engaging and relevant.
2. Bring the classroom into the community through work-based learning (job shadowing, mentoring and internships).
3. Expand dual-credit opportunities aligned with the pathways.
The district has career pathway programs at Ortiz Middle School, Capital High School, Early College Opportunities High School and Santa Fe High. As of last fall, there were 1,571 students enrolled in 44 different CTE courses. The pathways are aligned to more than 25 certificate and degree programs offered at four partner postsecondary institutions and prepare students for more than 52 recognized certificates.
However, we want to work with our students, teachers, parents and community to forge new opportunities for all students.
Capital High School currently has a Biomedical Pathway program. This program emphasizes academic and career training. Students gain work experience as interns in partner businesses. Those who graduate from this program have become phlebotomists, and some have gone on to college and medical school.
Since the passage of the resolution, the district leadership has been working diligently to develop a work plan. In January, the administration contracted with ConnectED: The National Center for College and Career. ConnectED is working in the state with Santa Fe Public Schools, the Gallup-McKinley Schools and five districts in the Four Corners area. ConnectED has worked with the Santa Fe district to develop a survey for all constituents to determine interest in current and potential of CTE programs.
The district will conduct forums in April. ConnectED will compile and analyze the data to make recommendations.
Additionally, the district has hired a work-based learning coordinator who works directly with the director of College and Career Readiness. The district is exploring expansion of transportation between high schools and Santa Fe Community College to allow more student participation. The plan includes expanding career counseling at the high schools and career exploration in the middle schools using specialized software.
The district has received federal stimulus funding that will help propel this project. It will be used to support continued pathway development, as well as fund materials and programs not supported by the federal Perkins Grant. There also are plans to provide stipends for student interns and pay student certification fees. Federal funds will also support professional development in project-based learning.
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FARGO, N.D. (AP) — The North Dakota attorney general’s office said Monday that a judge did not use a “rational mental process” when he determined there was a “substantial probability” that a constitutional challenge to the state’s abortion ban would succeed.
The state argued in a filing that South Central District Judge Bruce Romanick erred in blocking the ban from taking effect before a lawsuit by North Dakota’s lone abortion clinic is resolved. Attorneys for the Red River Women’s Clinic, which has already moved its services from Fargo to neighboring Moorhead, Minnesota, counter that Romanick properly considered the arguments and should not be overturned.
The state Supreme Court has scheduled oral arguments next week on whether Romanick’s preliminary injunction should remain in place.
Attorney General Drew Wrigley and his attorneys said in a 20-page opinion that Romanick made a mistake when he said there’s not a “clear and obvious” answer on whether the state Constitution prohibits abortion and that therefore the case should go forward. In order to determine that the outcome favors the clinic Romanick would have to first find that a constitutional right to abortion existed, Wrigley said.
“Such leaps in analysis do not appear to be the product of a rational mental process leading to a reasoned determination. The district court’s determination on this issue is diminished and unsupported by its own analysis and admission that the ‘answer to whether the Statute is constitutional is not obvious,’” the state wrote.
In the clinic’s 30-page filing, attorneys argue that Romanick was right to focus on the fact that although the ban allows cases of rape, incest or the life of the mother to be raised as affirmative defenses to administering abortions, doctors would first face felony charges and then have to plead their case. That puts unreasonable burdens on doctors and pregnant women, the judge said.
“Similarly, it is in the public interest to maintain the preliminary injunction while the case progresses,” the clinic’s attorneys wrote. “Keeping the preliminary injunction in place allows patients to continue to access emergency medical care within North Dakota; indeed, as the District Court recognized, if the Abortion Ban were to take effect, physicians may be chilled from performing abortions even in a life-threatening situation.”
Romanick last month rejected a request from Wrigley to let the law take effect while the lawsuit went forward. Wrigley argued that the judge had not sufficiently considered the clinic’s chances of prevailing in court. The state Supreme Court agreed and told Romanick to take another look.
Romanick stood his ground, saying the question on whether the state constitution “conveys a fundamental right to abortion is an issue that is very much alive and active.”
The lawsuit was filed by the clinic shortly after the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade. More than a dozen states, including North Dakota, had passed so-called trigger laws that were designed to outlaw most abortions if the high court threw out the constitutional right to end a pregnancy. | https://www.kxnet.com/news/top-stories/north-dakota-judge-used-faulty-reasoning-in-blocking-state-abortion-ban/ | 2022-11-22 18:31:29 | 1 | https://www.kxnet.com/news/top-stories/north-dakota-judge-used-faulty-reasoning-in-blocking-state-abortion-ban/ |
2008's Dead Space hit the gaming world like a gut-punch. Terrifying and brilliantly immersive, it showed how much a game could get us to tense up and squirm in our seats.
Now, Dead Space's director, Glen Schofield, is back with The Callisto Protocol. He and his new studio took what worked for that classic and cranked it up to 11.
"I asked them what type of game they were trying to create," says The Boys star Karen Fukuhara, who plays central character Dani Nakamura in the game. "And they said that they wanted it to be the scariest survival horror game ever made."
While time will only tell if it will earn that lofty title, The Callisto Protocol is certainly creative and visceral enough to get your blood pumping.
Crafting horror
The Callisto Protocol throws you into the shoes of Jacob Lee, portrayed by Josh Duhamel, fighting for his life in a prison colony on Jupiter's titular moon. But something even more sinister than incarceration lurks on Callisto: something has caused many of the inhabitants to turn into violent and grotesque mutants called the Biophage.
Biophages range from zombie-like monstrosities to more "evolved" aberrations, eager to snap your head off your spine in the blink of an eye. And you have to fight your way through hordes of them as they wait in ambush. But it's not the creatures per se that make the game scary. Rather, it's everything around them.
"The truth of the matter is that everything is leading up to a jump scare, or some sort of scare," director Schofield says. "Because what's tension without a scare at the end or somewhere along it? Everything is building up to something."
According to Schofield, Callisto draws some inspiration from titles like Resident Evil and Silent Hill, as well as films like Alien and The Thing — and it shows. The atmosphere keeps your nerves on edge. You'll walk through dimly lit and blood-smeared hallways, hearing monsters growling and scuffling in the vents until one of them suddenly leaps on you from the shadows, forcing you to struggle your way out of their grasp.
The sound design is also superb. Immersive audio enhances the uneasiness, from the creatures you encounter to the game's score itself. The devs used a unique instrument, the Apprehension Engine, which specifically makes creepy sounds, to add to the game's hellish soundscape.
Even the doors can be scary. They groan and screech when they open up to the next area, revealing trails of mutilated corpses and the reverberating shrieks around them.
But despite the bleak setting, there's still time for interesting lore uncovered through audio logs and touching moments that move the story forward. You come to care about the characters and understand their plight, giving you reason to press on and see their journey through.
All guts, all gorey
The game does, however, 100% earn its "M for Mature 17+" rating, featuring "Blood and Gore" and "Intense Violence."
You will die. Punishing combat will lead to frequent game-overs that are hard to watch. You'll see Jacob pulverized and dismembered in every imaginable way to remind you that you failed. Successful players will see the same fate befall their enemies though, and it's extremely satisfying to pummel and blast away at the Biophage.
Over time, you'll learn the game's kill-or-be-killed rhythm. Callisto also provides you with an ample arsenal, including a hand cannon, a shotgun, and the Gravity Restraint Projector (GRP), which lets you pick up enemies and toss them into whirring fan blades and other hazards. It's a beefy upgrade on other survival horror games, which might give you a knife and maybe a few bullets for your pea shooter.
"My thinking was 'nah, you can do more than that.' You could have more [than] that and still have it be survival horror. And so we've really brought it in your face," said Schofield. "I think that we really evolved the combat in a horror game."
Schofield also describes Callisto as a "thinking person's horror game." It allows for some strategy with your equipment, but combat is so up-close-and-personal that you'll likely be overrun and overwhelmed, wildly swinging at the nearest foe, and one mistake can be fatal.
There's a reactive dodging mechanic, where you push left and right to weave through telegraphed attacks, but you can't do it too much or Jacob will get exhausted. You'll want to utilize your accessories and ranged weapons, and have a game plan for when you run out of ammo.
Final cut
Despite retreading familiar game mechanics in the survival horror genre, The Callisto Protocol offers a meaningful update to what made Dead Space such a revered classic.
There's plenty of bloodshed, but underneath it all there's an intriguing story carried by compelling performances that humanize the characters, as you unveil the backstory behind Jacob, Dani, and the Black Iron Prison.
It's not for the faint of heart, but if you have the stomach for it there's a lot to love. It's challenging and unsettling, but with a little bit of grit and guts, you'll make it through. Just be prepared to watch poor Jacob's face get ripped off a few times.
James Perkins Mastromarino contributed to this story. contributed to this story
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Two children killed after being trapped in house fire, authorities say
HOUSTON (KPRC) – Two children were killed in a horrific house fire in Texas early Sunday.
Neighbors in Galveston said they tried to save the children, but police told them to stop because it was too dangerous.
Cellphone video shows the flames bursting from an upstairs window.
Firefighters on the ground were seen battling the blaze.
James Rodgers’ house is connected to the burning home. He said the children inside were family members.
“They were my cousin and niece,” he said. “Logan and Jade.”
Fire officials say calls for the fire came in at about 2:30 a.m.
The children and their father were inside the home at the time. The dad was able to get out, but the children were stuck inside.
A neighbor who asked to be left anonymous said they scrambled to get the word out.
“One of my friends went and tried to crawl up there to get into the window,” they said. “The police told him to get down and he got down.”
Their worst fear was confirmed when they say the mom made it back home a short time later.
“She made it about 20 minutes later and I could just tell the way she was screaming, it wasn’t good news,” the neighbor said.
Veronica von Blon, a nearby neighbor, said the entire community is heartbroken, with the family in everyone’s thoughts and prayers.
“You see something like this and it’s just so sad,” von Blon said. “It really is sad.”
It is unclear right now what ignited the fire.
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Gabby Petito's family on Monday notified Utah officials of plans to file a wrongful death lawsuit alleging that police failed to recognize their daughter was in a life-threatening situation last year when officers investigated a fight between her and her boyfriend. The fight happened weeks before authorities say the boyfriend killed her while the couple was on a cross-country van trip.
The notice of claim contends police in the tourist town of Moab missed signs that Petito was the victim of domestic violence at the hands of Brian Laundrie on Aug. 12, 2021. The officers ultimately allowed the couple to leave after requiring them to spend a night apart.
Police body camera video from that day showing Petito, 22, visibly upset was widely viewed as the investigation unfolded and raised questions about whether a different police response could have prevented her death.
“If the officers had been properly trained and followed the law, Gabby would still be alive today,” said attorney James McConkie in a statement announcing the filing of the notice of claim.
Notices of claims are required before people can sue government entities and the family's claim said that the lawsuit will seek $50 million in damages.
Moab officials did not immediately respond to phone and email messages Monday seeking comment about the claim.
Petito was reported missing a month after that traffic stop, and her strangled body was discovered on Sept. 19 on the edge of Grand Teton National Park in Wyoming.
Laundrie, 23, later killed himself in Florida after being named the only person of interest in her death. Petito and Landrie were originally from Long Island, New York.
The search for Petito drew worldwide attention, spurring sleuths to scour social media for clues. It also brought scrutiny of authorities and the news media, both of which have been criticized for focusing more attention on missing white women than on women of color.
Earlier this year, an independent investigation found that police in Moab made “several unintentional mistakes” when they came across Petito and Laundrie.
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In the report, police said it was very likely that Petito “was a long-term victim of domestic violence, whether that be physically, mentally, and/or emotionally.”
Laundrie killed himself in a Florida swamp, leaving behind a notebook that authorities said contained a confession.
Petito's mother, Nichole Schmidt, spoke about her daughter last week while announcing a $100,000 donation from the Gabby Petito Foundation to partner with the National Domestic Violence Hotline to help others survive turbulent and violent relationships.
Schmidt told The Associated Press in an interview last week that she still has many unanswered questions about what went wrong.
“Looking back, I didn’t really see any signs. I think the only two people that will ever know what happened in that relationship was Gabby and Brian. And we can guess and we can make assumptions but we don’t really know what happened,” she added. “Most likely the scenario ended that way because something was happening for a while.” | https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/national-international/gabby-petitos-family-files-claim-alleging-police-failed-her/3815090/ | 2022-08-08 17:30:21 | 1 | https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/national-international/gabby-petitos-family-files-claim-alleging-police-failed-her/3815090/ |
Notre Dame vs. Maryland at Greenville, S.C., 11:30 a.m.
Ohio St. vs. UConn at Seattle, 4 p.m.
UCLA vs. South Carolina at Greenville, S.C., 2 p.m.
Tennessee vs. Virginia Tech at Seattle, 6:30 p.m.
Columbia at Harvard, 4 p.m.
Miami vs. LSU at Greenville, S.C., 7 p.m.
Arkansas at Kansas, 3 p.m.
Louisville vs. Iowa at Seattle, 9 p.m.
Washington at Oregon, 6 p.m.
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NEW ORLEANS, Sept. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC ("KSF") and KSF partner, former Attorney General of Louisiana, Charles C. Foti, Jr., remind investors that they have until October 25, 2022 to file lead plaintiff applications in a securities class action lawsuit against Coupang, Inc. (NYSE: CPNG), if they purchased or acquired the Company's shares pursuant and/or traceable to the Company's March 2021 initial public offering (the "IPO"). This action is pending in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York.
If you purchased or acquired shares of Coupang as above and would like to discuss your legal rights and how this case might affect you and your right to recover for your economic loss, you may, without obligation or cost to you, contact KSF Managing Partner Lewis Kahn toll-free at 1-877-515-1850 or via email (lewis.kahn@ksfcounsel.com), or visit https://www.ksfcounsel.com/cases/nyse-cpng/ to learn more. If you wish to serve as a lead plaintiff in this class action, you must petition the Court by October 25, 2022.
Coupang and certain of its executives are charged with failing to disclose material information in its IPO Registration Statement, violating federal securities laws.
The alleged false and misleading statements and omissions include, but are not limited to, that: (i) the Company was engaged in improper anti-competitive practices with its suppliers and other third parties in violation of applicable regulations; (ii) the Company had improperly adjusted search algorithms and manipulated product reviews on its marketplace platform in order to prioritize its own private-label branded products over those of other sellers and merchants, to the detriment of consumers, merchants, and suppliers; (iii) unbeknownst to its Rocket WOW members, Coupang was selling products to non-member customers at lower prices than those offered to its Rocket WOW members; (iv) the Company subjected its workforce to extreme, unsafe, and unhealthy working conditions; (v) all of the above illicit practices exposed the Company to a heightened, but undisclosed, risk of reputational and regulatory scrutiny that would harm the Company's critical relationships with consumers, merchants, suppliers, and the workforce; and (vi) the Company's lower prices, historical revenues, competitive advantages, and growing market share were the result of systemic, improper, unethical, and/or illegal practices, and, thus, unsustainable.
The case is Choi v. Coupang, Inc., No. 22-cv-07309.
KSF, whose partners include former Louisiana Attorney General Charles C. Foti, Jr., is one of the nation's premier boutique securities litigation law firms. KSF serves a variety of clients – including public institutional investors, hedge funds, money managers and retail investors – in seeking recoveries for investment losses emanating from corporate fraud or malfeasance by publicly traded companies. KSF has offices in New York, California, Louisiana and New Jersey.
To learn more about KSF, you may visit www.ksfcounsel.com.
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Lewis Kahn, Managing Partner
lewis.kahn@ksfcounsel.com
1-877-515-1850
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Police: ‘Horrific’ chemical attack that left woman with severe burns wasn’t random act
HONOLULU (KHNL/Gray News) - Police in Hawaii said an attack last week that left a young woman hospitalized with severe chemical burns was not a random act.
Friends identified the victim as 20-year-old Devina Licon. She is hospitalized in a hospital burn unit, according to the Honolulu Police Department.
Officials said they are putting their best investigative resources on the case until the suspect is caught.
KHNL reports the attack occurred Friday as Licon was leaving a 24 Hour Fitness in Mililani.
Police said they believe a man first tried to shoot her with a gun but missed. The suspect then doused her with an unknown liquid before taking off.
Licon suffered second-degree burns and was listed in serious condition.
“It’s a very horrific event. Not at all characteristic of what we see here in the state, especially here in Mililani,” Honolulu Police deputy chief Keith Horikawa said.
KHNL spoke with Licon’s fitness coach, Johnny Ligsay, who said she had been training for the past four months for the Stingray bodybuilding competition set to take place April 21.
“I’ve been in this business for over 40 years, I’ve never seen anything happen like this,” Ligsay said.
Detectives enlisted the help of Honolulu CrimeStoppers Sunday to help track down the suspect.
The suspect is described as being in his 20s with a height of around 5 feet, 6 inches and weighing between 140 and 160 pounds.
Officials said he has a tan complexion and was wearing a mask at the time of the attack.
He has a tan complexion and was reportedly wearing a white mask.
Authorities said they are hoping a witness who saw the attack in the parking lot can reach out to them.
Anyone with information related to this case is asked to call CrimeStoppers at 808-955-8300.
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CT Albany NY Zone Forecast for Tuesday, March 7, 2023
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653 FPUS51 KALY 080846
ZFPALY
FPUS51 KALY 080842
ZFPALY
Zone Forecast Product for Eastern New York and Western New England
National Weather Service Albany NY
342 AM EST Wed Mar 8 2023
CTZ001-081600-
Northern Litchfield-
Including the city of Torrington
342 AM EST Wed Mar 8 2023
.TODAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 30s. Northwest winds 15 to
20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.
.TONIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming mostly
cloudy. Cold with lows in the mid 20s. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph
with gusts up to 25 mph.
.THURSDAY...Partly sunny. Highs in the upper 30s. Northwest winds
10 to 15 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then clearing. Cold
with lows in the lower 20s. North winds 5 to 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly sunny in the morning, then becoming mostly cloudy.
Highs in the lower 40s. North winds around 5 mph, becoming south in
the afternoon.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Cloudy with a 50 percent chance of snow. Cold with
lows in the upper 20s.
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy. A chance of snow in the morning. Highs in
the upper 30s. Chance of snow 50 percent.
.SATURDAY NIGHT AND SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 20s.
Highs in the lower 40s.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Cold with lows in the mid 20s.
.MONDAY...Partly sunny in the morning, then becoming mostly cloudy.
A chance of snow. A chance of rain in the afternoon. Highs in the
upper 30s. Chance of precipitation 40 percent.
.MONDAY NIGHT...A chance of rain in the evening. Mostly cloudy with
a chance of snow. Cold with lows in the upper 20s. Chance of
precipitation 50 percent.
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of snow. Highs in
the upper 30s.
$$
CTZ013-081600-
Southern Litchfield-
Including the cities of Oakville, New Milford, Terryville,
and Woodbury
342 AM EST Wed Mar 8 2023
.TODAY...Sunny this morning, then becoming partly sunny. Highs in
the lower 40s. North winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.
.TONIGHT...Partly cloudy. Cold with lows in the upper 20s. Northwest
winds 10 to 15 mph.
.THURSDAY...Partly sunny. Highs in the mid 40s. North winds around
10 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then clearing. Cold
with lows in the mid 20s. North winds 5 to 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly sunny in the morning, then becoming mostly cloudy.
Highs in the mid 40s. Northeast winds around 5 mph, becoming south
around 5 mph in the afternoon.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...A chance of rain in the evening. Cloudy with a
chance of snow. Cold with lows around 30. Chance of precipitation
50 percent.
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain and snow in the morning.
Highs in the lower 40s. Chance of precipitation 50 percent.
.SATURDAY NIGHT AND SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 20s.
Highs in the mid 40s.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Cold with lows in the upper 20s.
.MONDAY...Partly sunny in the morning, then becoming mostly cloudy.
A chance of snow in the morning. A chance of rain. Highs in the
lower 40s. Chance of precipitation 40 percent.
.MONDAY NIGHT AND TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain and
snow. Lows in the lower 30s. Highs in the lower 40s. Chance of
precipitation 50 percent.
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WFO RENO Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Thursday, June 16, 2022
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LAKE WIND ADVISORY
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Reno NV
324 PM PDT Wed Jun 15 2022
...LAKE WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 9 PM PDT THURSDAY...
...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM TO 9 PM PDT FRIDAY...
* WHAT...For the Lake Wind Advisory, southwest winds 15 to 25 mph
with gusts up to 45 mph expected. For the Wind Advisory,
southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected.
Localized higher gusts possible in wind prone locations.
* WHERE...Mono County.
* WHEN...For the Lake Wind Advisory, from 11 AM to 9 PM PDT
Thursday. For the Wind Advisory, from 2 PM to 9 PM PDT Friday.
* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects.
Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may
result.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Now is the time to secure loose outdoor items such as patio
furniture, holiday decorations, and trash cans before winds
increase which could blow these items away. The best thing to do
is prepare ahead of time by making sure you have extra food and
water on hand, flashlights with spare batteries and/or candles in
the event of a power outage.
...LAKE WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THURSDAY TO 9 PM PDT
FRIDAY FOR LAKE TAHOE...
* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph
expected. Waves 2 to 4 feet.
* WHERE...Lake Tahoe.
* WHEN...From 11 AM Thursday to 9 PM PDT Friday.
* IMPACTS...Small boats, kayaks and paddle boards will be prone
to capsizing and should remain off lake waters until
conditions improve.
Check lake conditions before heading out and be prepared for a
sudden increase in winds and wave heights. Consider postponing
boating activities on the lake until a day with less wind.
FRIDAY...
expected. Winds will lull overnight and strengthen during the
day.
* WHERE...Frenchman, Stampede, Davis, and Eagle.
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Texas’ recording-breaking heat among hottest in the world, blamed for more than a dozen deaths
High humidity was expected to push heat index values above 115 degrees in some areas of the Southeast
A brutal heat wave hitting Texas this week has the Lone Star state competing with parts of the Middle East and Africa for the hottest places in the world.
Several Texas cities have hit or surpassed 110 degrees Fahrenheit – temperatures not uncommon in Kuwait City, Baghdad, or Djibouti, according to weather reports.
The Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) said power topped more than 80,000 megawatts (MW) Tuesday evening, topping the grid’s previous record from July 20, 2022. More records were anticipated to be broken this week as more people use A/C.
The heat stretching across Texas and Louisiana has already been blamed for at least 13 deaths, stretching government warnings of dangerous, triple-digit temperatures eastward into Mississippi and Tennessee.
SEVERE WEATHER BRINGS MIDWEST, OHIO VALLEY STORM THREATS AS MORE WILDFIRE SMOKE SPREADS TO NORTHEAST
Mid-week temperatures were forecast to surpass 100 degrees in much of the Southeast and high humidity was expected to push heat index values above 115 degrees in some areas.
Among the heat's casualties was a man who died late Sunday in Shreveport, Louisiana, the second heat-related death in the state in an unusually warm June. The 49-year-old from neighboring Bossier City had been found lying on a sidewalk in Shreveport, where Sunday's temperature hit 97 degrees — 10 degrees Fahrenheit higher than the average for the date.
The death of a 62-year-old woman on June 21 in Keithville also was blamed on the heat. Relatives found her after she had spent several days without electricity because of earlier severe storms, the Caddo Parish Coroner's Office said.
Eleven of the Texas heat-related deaths occurred in Webb County, which includes Laredo. The dead ranged in age from 60 to 80 years old and many had underlying health conditions, according to Webb County Medical Examiner Dr. Corinne Stern, who said the level of heat in the county was unprecedented.
"The vast majority do not have air conditioning in their homes. They either have the fans off, or they have fans on but not proper ventilation," Stern said. "There has been at least one or two that have air conditioning but don't want to run it due to the bill."
Two Florida hikers also died while hiking in extreme heat at Big Bend National Park.
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The heat has prompted the U.S. Postal Service to allow earlier starting times for letter carriers, according to the National Association of Letter Carriers Lonestar Branch. This comes after the death of a letter carrier who died June 20 in near triple-digit heat. The cause of the carrier's death was still under investigation Wednesday.
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The 2023 U.S. Open Odds & Preview: Denny McCarthy
Held from June 15-18, Denny McCarthy will compete in the 2023 U.S. Open at The Los Angeles Country Club in Los Angeles, California.
Looking to place a wager on McCarthy at the U.S. Open this week? Read on for all the stats and odds you need to know before you make your picks.
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Denny McCarthy Insights
- McCarthy has finished better than par nine times and shot 13 rounds with a better-than-average score over his last 18 rounds.
- He has posted the best score of the day once while finishing in the top-five three times and with a top-10 score in five of his last 18 rounds played.
- McCarthy has registered a score within three shots of the day's best in six of his last 18 rounds, while finishing within five strokes of the top score of the day nine times.
- In his past five tournaments, McCarthy has one top-five finish and two top-10 finishes.
- He has made four cuts in his past five tournaments.
- McCarthy has finished within three shots of the leader in one of his past five tournaments. During that same span, he's posted a better-than-average score four times.
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U.S. Open Insights and Stats
- McCarthy has one top-10 finish in his past three appearances at this tournament. His average finishing position has been 25th.
- In his past three appearances at this event, he made it to the weekend twice.
- McCarthy finished seventh in his most recent appearance at this tournament (2022).
- This course is set up to play at 7,423 yards, 164 more than the average course on the Tour in the past year.
- The average course McCarthy has played i the last year (7,251 yards) is 172 yards shorter than the course he'll be playing this week (7,423).
McCarthy's Last Time Out
- McCarthy was relatively mediocre over the 16 par-3 holes at The Memorial Tournament presented by Workday, averaging 3.13 strokes to finish in the 56th percentile of competitors.
- He shot well to finish in the 92nd percentile on par 4s at The Memorial Tournament presented by Workday, averaging 3.98 strokes on those 56 holes.
- McCarthy shot better than 77% of the competitors at The Memorial Tournament presented by Workday on par-5 holes, averaging 4.56 strokes per hole, compared to the field average of 4.72.
- McCarthy shot better on par 3s than most players his last time out, recording a birdie or better on two of 16 par-3s at The Memorial Tournament presented by Workday (the other competitors averaged 1.2).
- On the 16 par-3s at The Memorial Tournament presented by Workday, McCarthy carded four bogeys or worse (the other participants averaged 3.3).
- McCarthy had more birdies or better (11) than the field average of 4.5 on the 56 par-4s at The Memorial Tournament presented by Workday.
- At that most recent competition, McCarthy's performance on the 56 par-4s included a bogey or worse 19 times (compared to the field's better average, 8.2).
- McCarthy finished The Memorial Tournament presented by Workday with a birdie or better on six of the 16 par-5s, bettering the field average of 4.8.
- On the 16 par-5s at The Memorial Tournament presented by Workday, McCarthy recorded one bogey or worse, fewer than the field average of 1.7.
U.S. Open Time and Date Info
- Date: June 15-18, 2023
- Course: The Los Angeles Country Club
- Location: Los Angeles, California
- Par: 70 / 7,423 yards
- McCarthy Odds to Win: +10000 (Bet now with BetMGM!)
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