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MEXICO CITY, Sept. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Mexarrend, leader in developing alternative credit solutions in Latin America, announces that it has received the final approval of a credit line with Banco Azteca for $600 million pesos, backed by Real Estate collateral. The Company is in the process of final documentation, and the disbursement is planned for the next couple of weeks. Thus, Mexarrend concludes the successful refinance of its October 2022 bond maturity.
Additionally, as previously disclosed, the Company has been using its committed warehousing facilities with Credit Suisse and HSBC over the last weeks and is planning additional disbursements using its existing portfolio originated over the last months. The abovementioned, demonstrates the effectiveness of these committed financing structures for the growth plans of the Company, maintaining a healthy balance sheet structure and continued access to financing in the market. In parallel, Mexarrend is working on the second disbursement with the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation ("DFC") during October.
Just as in the past year, Mexarrend remains active in its Lending-as-a-Service business, with planned transactions for September and a solid pipeline during the fourth quarter of 2022. This allows positive cash flow transactions for the Company, generating fee-business and diversifying its revenue mix.
Mexarrend has a healthy financial position and has demonstrated its strength and access to financing during turbulent times. The Company is focused on growing its portfolio and financial solutions, strengthening its position as a leader in alternative financing for SMEs and promoting financial inclusion in Mexico and the region.
Mexarrend, S.A.P.I. de C.V., has grown to become one of the largest independent leasing (asset-based lender) companies in Mexico in the last 25 years. The Company specializes in offering financing solutions to rapidly growing and underserved small and medium-sized enterprises ("SMEs") for the acquisition of productive assets and equipment to support growth. Mexarrend provides reliable and competitive funding sources through its four main products: capital leases, financing, operating leases, and renting.
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- Yiannas brings vast background in food safety to Chipotle's Food Safety Advisory Council
- Joining a group of independent experts, the former FDA Deputy Commissioner will review and advise on ways to further strengthen Chipotle's food safety culture, policies, and procedures
NEWPORT BEACH, Calif., April 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Chipotle Mexican Grill (NYSE: CMG) today announced the appointment of Frank Yiannas to the company's Food Safety Advisory Council. Most recently serving as the Deputy Commissioner at the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Yiannas will join a group of independent experts commissioned to ensure Chipotle's food safety standards continue to evolve and serve as best practices for the restaurant industry.
Chipotle's Food Safety Advisory Council
Chipotle is committed to pursuing the highest level of excellence in food safety for its guests and employees. In 2016, Chipotle established the Food Safety Advisory Council to complement the company's internal Food Safety team and combine the best thinking from inside and outside the company in our pursuit of continuous improvement and performance excellence. Yiannas joins fellow industry experts Dr. David Acheson, M.D., former FDA Associate Commissioner of Foods; Dr. Elisabeth Hagen, M.D., former United States Department of Agriculture Under Secretary for Food Safety; Dr. Hal King, Ph.D., former Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Research Scientist and Director of Food Safety with Chick-fil-A; and Dr. James Marsden, Ph. D., former Head of Food Safety at Chipotle and distinguished professor.
"In order to make sure our food safety culture and programs are as robust as possible, it's critical to supplement our internal expertise with independent external guidance," said Kerry Bridges, Vice President of Food Safety at Chipotle. "Frank's vast experience with the FDA and other large brands will help guarantee Chipotle's food safety standards continue to be best-in-class."
About Frank Yiannas
Yiannas most recently served under two administrations as the Deputy Commissioner for Food Policy and Response at the FDA, a position he held from 2018 to 2023, after spending 30 years in leadership roles with Walmart and the Walt Disney Company.
Throughout his career, Yiannas has been recognized for his role in strengthening food safety standards in new and innovative ways, as well as building effective food safety management systems based on modern, science-based, and tech-enabled prevention principles.
"I'm delighted to join and collaborate with some of the nation's foremost food safety authorities and serve on Chipotle's Food Safety Advisory Council," said Yiannas. "I look forward to lending my experience to a company committed to 'cultivating a better world' that benefits people and the planet."
ABOUT CHIPOTLE
Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. (NYSE: CMG) is cultivating a better world by serving responsibly sourced, classically-cooked, real food with wholesome ingredients without artificial colors, flavors or preservatives. Chipotle had nearly 3,200 restaurants as of December 31, 2022, in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, France and Germany and is the only restaurant company of its size that owns and operates all its restaurants. Chipotle is ranked on the Fortune 500 and is recognized on the 2023 list for Fortune's Most Admired Companies. With over 100,000 employees passionate about providing a great guest experience, Chipotle is a longtime leader and innovator in the food industry. Chipotle is committed to making its food more accessible to everyone while continuing to be a brand with a demonstrated purpose as it leads the way in digital, technology and sustainable business practices. For more information or to place an order online, visit WWW.CHIPOTLE.COM.
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PITTSBURGH (AP) — If the goal of swinging a bat is to hit the ball hard, then Oneil Cruz did it better than anyone.
The Pittsburgh Pirates rookie recorded the hardest-hit ball in the seven years that Major League Baseball has measured exit velocity, lashing a single that came off the bat at 122.4 mph in a 14-2 loss to Atlanta on Wednesday.
Cruz stepped in to face Braves starter Kyle Wright with one on and two outs in the third when he turned on a 91 mph fastball and smashed it off the 21-foot high Clemente Wall in right field.
New York Yankees slugger Giancarlo Stanton previously had the record for the hardest-hit ball, reaching 122.2 mph in 2017 and again last year. MLB began tracking the metric in 2015.
“At the moment, I didn’t even think I hit the ball that hard,” said the 23-year-old Cruz. “When I came into the dugout, some of my teammates shared with me that I hit it 122 (mph). I smiled but deep down inside I was like, ‘Wow, I really hit that ball hard.’ Now, finding out that I broke a record, it means a lot to me. That’s something positive to take away from today’s game.”
Cruz initially thought the ball would clear the fence. Instead, it caromed to Atlanta right fielder Ronald Acuña Jr. and Cruz had no shot at extra bases. Acuña might have had an outside shot to get Cruz at first if first baseman Matt Olson had been covering the bag.
“To be honest with you, I did think it was going to go out but I did notice that it was starting to go down and about to hit the fence, that’s when I started running even harder,” Cruz said. “But I did expect it to go out. I didn’t expect it to hit the wall and come right back.”
The Pirates are in the midst of a massive overhaul, one that is relying on the 6-foot-6 Cruz. He made a brief cameo at the end of last season before arriving in the majors to stay on June 20. He’s batting .199 with 10 homers and 30 RBIs.
Despite his early struggles, Cruz’s tools have impressed Atlanta manager Brian Snitker, who said he’s glad the ball hit the wall instead of going over it, where it might have hurt someone.
Cruz has been a StatCast darling since his debut. The shortstop made the hardest recorded assist by an infielder on July 14 when he fired the ball across the diamond at 97.8 mph.
“He’s got skills, my God,” Snitker said. “You start grading tools and it’s off the charts, you know, for a big guy. I mean, that’s going to be fun to watch.”
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WFO NORMAN Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Wednesday, June 1, 2022
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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Norman OK
421 PM CDT Wed Jun 1 2022
...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of west central Foard
County through 445 PM CDT...
At 421 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 11
miles east of Chalk, moving northeast at 15 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts of 40 mph and half inch hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is
possible.
This storm will remain over mainly rural areas of west central Foard
County.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional information
and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.
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TIME...MOT...LOC 2121Z 245DEG 12KT 3390 10004
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.50 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH
...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of west central Knox
County through 500 PM CDT...
At 422 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 14
miles southwest of Truscott, moving east at 10 mph.
This storm will remain over mainly rural areas of west central Knox
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Davis County through 515 PM CDT...
At 423 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 14
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HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and nickel size hail.
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Davis County.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 1000 PM CDT for
southwestern Texas.
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Football Media Day at SVSU, CMU
MID-MICHIGAN (WNEM) – Saginaw Valley State University (SVSU) and Central Michigan University (CMU) both held Football Media Day this week.
SVSU is exactly one month away from their regular season opener against Winona State, and on Monday, July 13, the Cardinals were in Grand Rapids for GLIAC Football Media Day.
SVSU went 8-3 last season with their losses coming to conference champ Grand Valley State, national champion Ferris State, and a one-point loss to Davenport.
The team knows their potential and is focusing on themselves heading into this season.
“Just have to worry about what we need to do to win today. I think our team has adopted that and it’s a growth mindset. They’ve put in an amazing amount of work this summer. These guys have been relentlessly chasing their dreams so I’m just really proud of them and they’ve put themselves in a position now to really compete in 2023,” said Ryan Brady, SVSU’s head football coach.
In Mt. Pleasant, CMU also held its Football Media Day on Monday.
Head Coach Jim McElwain and the Chips were all at Kelly Shorts Stadium, and a big point CMU made was defending their home field.
Last year, Central Michigan won only two games at home, and with five home games this year, McElwain wants that to change.
“To me we got to make this stadium first and foremost. When they walk in here, we’re going to make it awful tough on them to walk out with a victory. We need to defend the home turf first,” he said.
Bert Emanuel Jr., a CMU sophomore and quarterback, said he agrees.
“That’s sacred right there. We’re supposed to be out there dominating, you’re not supposed to lose at home,” Emanuel said. “So, that’s something we have to take on our shoulders this year and run with it. We can’t let that happen anymore.”
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YICHUN, China, Nov. 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- In 2022, China entered the post-Winter Olympics era. From November 13 to 19, the 2022 Chinese Curling League (Yichun) was held in Yichun City, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province. It was the first ice and snow event held in China in the post-Olympic era, attracting more than 120 players from 24 teams from national training teams and 8 provincial-level regions.
Aiming at the 2026 Winter Olympics, the league will help test the training effect of players, select more talents, continuously promote the long-term development of Chinese curling, and improve the overall strength of domestic teams, according to the Information Office of Yichun Municipality.
In recent years, Yichun city has vigorously developed ice and snow sports and strived to become the "hometown of curling". The city, famous for its forests and dinosaur fossils, is an important eco-tourism city in northern China. It is the largest forest city in China, with a forest cover rate as high as 84.7 percent, and has the largest and most intact primeval Korean pine forests. In the post-Winter Olympics period, Yichun will develop its curling economy based on green ecology and attract more people to participate in the sport by promoting curling culture.
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Hua to bolster Nulogy's strategic vision with global GTM strategy and experience
TORONTO, June 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Nulogy, a leading provider of supply chain collaboration solutions, today announced the appointment of Rosemary Hua to the company's board of directors. As the newest appointee of the Board of Directors at Nulogy, Hua will be responsible for advising and guiding the strategic direction of the company.
As the Global Head of Industry GTM, Retail & CPG at Snowflake, Hua brings a wealth of executive experience in retail data and eCommerce to Nulogy's Board of Directors. She leads Snowflake's strategy in retail and consumer product goods, including go-to-market strategy and advising retail c-level officers on integrating into Snowflake's data cloud. Nulogy and Snowflake announced a partnership earlier this year through the Powered by Snowflake Partner Program.
As a member of the board of directors, Hua will bring direction to accelerating frictionless, sustainable product innovation for retail and eCommerce channels.
"Rosemary has always been a strong champion of data strategy and enablement in the consumer packaged goods industry," said Jason Tham, CEO, Nulogy. "I am excited to welcome her to Nulogy's board of directors, where I know her voice and experience will strengthen the company's path to digitally accelerating global supply chains."
"Nulogy and I share a far-reaching vision about the role that data and technology can play in helping consumer supply chains innovate products more sustainably while putting them in the hands of everyday people more quickly and efficiently," said Hua. "I look forward to working with Nulogy's current board members and executive team to help the company achieve that vision."
Prior to joining Snowflake in 2020, Hua held leadership roles at major global retail companies such as Walmart and Amazon, focusing on global data strategy and enablement as well as retail data analytics.
As a nonprofit entrepreneur, Hua also founded Empathy FX International, which built and maintains five school buildings in Ghana, and is interim CEO of nonprofit Revolution Robotics, which offers low-cost robotics kits and free app learning for students to have easier access to STEM education. She was named to Forbes Magazine's 30 Under 30 list in the category of Enterprise Technology in 2021.
Hua graduated from the Haas School of Business at University of California, Berkeley.
Nulogy, a leading supplier of digital supply chain solutions, enables consumer brands and their supplier communities to collaborate on a multi-enterprise platform to deliver with excellence to an ever-changing consumer market. The Nulogy Multi-Enterprise Supply Chain Business Network Platform optimizes contract manufacturing and co-packing operations, while empowering consumer brands and their external suppliers to accelerate network responsiveness and collaborate at the speed of today's market.
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SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., Dec. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The milestone of a million passengers carried in a single year had never been reached in the airline's history. To share the moment, the airline surprised its passengers at the check-in counter for flight S4172 to Porto at Ponta Delgada airport on November 29.
An oversized Boarding Pass was presented to surprise the passenger minutes after check-in was done. A certificate was also given as a souvenir of the symbolic moment.
On the occasion, Luís Rodrigues, Chairman of the SATA Group, expressed the meaning of the initiative "It's a symbolic day for all those who work daily to grow Azores Airlines' air operation. And nothing seemed to make more sense than sharing our enthusiasm and success with passengers who choose to travel with us. After all, without our passengers' trust, we would not have achieved this milestone in a single year."
It is worth noting that on August 3, 2022, SATA Group reached the milestone of 1 million passengers carried in the activity calculation of the two airlines, SATA Air Açores and Azores Airlines. The record was achieved earlier than expected for the sector, with SATA airlines exceeding expectations regarding traffic recovery in the post-pandemic period. In the summer of 2022, the two airlines carried more passengers than in the pre-pandemic year of 2019. The result now achieved by Azores Airlines reinforces the growing trend in demand for the services provided by the airline.
About SATA Group
The SATA Group consists of two airlines and an airport management company established in the Azores. Each company benefits from the experience, know-how, and knowledge developed over more than eighty years of activity in air transport. Established in 1941 under the name of "Sociedade Açoreana de Estudos Aéreos", later renamed "SATA - Sociedade Açoriana de Transportes Aéreos", SATA Air Açores continues to ensure air transportation between the nine islands of the Azores. Azores Airlines completes the mission of linking the Azores as much as possible to the rest of the word, flying from the Azores to Europe, North America, Canada, Portugal Mainland (Porto, Lisbon), Madeira Island, and the African destination of Cape Verde. SATA Group's airlines operate with Bombardier and Airbus fleets. More information at https://www.azoresairlines.pt
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PHOTOS: Highland Park Community Church Hosts ‘Night to Shine’ Event for Guests with Special Needs
As the name implies, Friday was, indeed, a night to shine.
Every year, Highland Park Community Church hosts an adult prom for individuals living with special needs. People aged 14 and older were invited to the church for a night of food, drink, dance, games, and more.
There was even a karaoke station!
The Tim Tebow Foundation sponsors the 'Night to Shine' for Highland Park and various other church across the world and it's a night for attendees to dress up, put on their dancing shoes, make some memories that will last the rest of their lives.
"Night to Shine is a complimentary event for people with special needs hosted by local churches around the world," the Tim Tebow Foundation website states. "The event is open to anyone living with disabilities, ages 14 and older. Although each event is a little bit different, some activities included are a red carpet entrance, limousine rides, dancing, karaoke, gifts, a catered dinner, a Respite Room for parents and caregivers, a crowning ceremony where every honored guest will receive a crown or tiara, and more – Night to Shine is a celebration of God’s love for YOU, our Kings and Queens!"
That's exactly what happened on Friday night and it was thanks to the work of hundreds of volunteers.
"We haven't been able to do this since 2020," said Barbara Flinn, the Special Needs Director for Highland Park Community Church, as well as the Night to Shine Coordinator. "We did two drive-throughs, which were fun, but we couldn't really be with our guests. The Night to Shine is a worldwide and this was the first year in a long time that we were able to come together."
Flinn stated that people from Casper, Cheyenne, and Laramie attended to the event and Highland Park was packed to the brim with guests. It was truly a sight to behold.
"I've run the Night to Shine for six years," Flinn stated. "And I just love it. Every year it gets bigger and it gets better. It's more exciting and more people know about it. More people are coming, and it's just a lot of fun. I mean, you watch the red carpet, and you're hooked."
It's true. Attendees line up and, one-by-one, they are led down a red carpet. A volunteer asks the guest if they would like noise or not. If they say yes, then as they enter the main dance hall, countless people are lined up on the sides, cheering them on. It could be overwhelming for some - which is why they ask - but for the majority, it's a chance to feel like an absolute superstar.
And that's what these men and women are. Countless guests were dressed to the nines, men in suits, women in gowns, all with a smile across their face.
"It's just great," Flinn said. "This is a population that doesn't get as much attention, on the average. So tonight, it's just joy, it's love, and it's happiness. It's just a great opportunity for us to really love on people."
Which is the biggest reason why it is held, year after year, a few days before Valentine's Day.
"Why February?" Flinn rheotorically asked. "Why tonight? It's always the Friday before Valentine's Day, so that we can take the love off of each other and put it toward God, and put it toward them."
And oh, were they loved.
Guest after guest were seen dancing with their friends, with their family, with each other. For many of these guests, joy hasn't always been easy to come by. They've had to experience things, some since birth, that have been incredibly difficult. But for one night, anyway, they were able to forget about those things. They were able to dance. They were able to play games. They were able to eat some incredible food. And they were able to have a night where they were the stars of the show.
"It's my favorite night of the year," Flinn said. "It's just total happiness. You'll go from tears to full joy, to smiles. Once you're here, you'll come back again because it's just that magical."
It was magical. It was beautiful. It was powerful. So many people came together to celebrate these guests. For the guests, themselves, it was a night to remember. It was a night to dance, a night to play, a night to feel so, so loved.
It was, in fact, a night to shine.
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NEW YORK (AP) — Arguably one of the music world’s most articulate and introspective performers, Lucinda Williams has a memoir coming out next spring.
The Grammy-winning singer-songwriter has a deal with Crown for “Don’t Tell Anybody the Secrets I Told You,” scheduled for April 25. Williams, 69, will look back to her wandering childhood, when she lived in 12 different places by age 18, and trace her rise in the music business. Her albums include “Sweet Old World,” “Car Wheels on a Gravel Road” and “Down Where the Spirit Meets the Bone.”
“For decades now, I’ve shared my innermost thoughts and experiences via my songs,“ Williams said in a statement released Thursday by Crown. “After years spent toying with the idea, I’ve decided to finally tell my stories more fully. But this won’t be a sugar-coated memoir; I want people to really see the truth of my life.”
According to Crown, Williams “reveals the inspirations for her unforgettable lyrics, including the doomed love affairs with ‘poets on motorcycles’ and the gothic Southern landscapes of the many different towns of her youth, including Macon, Lake Charles, Baton Rouge, and New Orleans.”
A Crown spokesperson said Thursday that Williams recently completed the book, but ends the narrative before her stroke in 2020. Williams originally had a deal, in 2018, to write a memoir for Henry Holt and Company. The editor at Holt, Gillian Blake, has since moved to Crown, for which she acquired Williams’ book.
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Utah would join South Carolina, Indiana and Stanford as No. 1 seeds in the NCAA Tournament if it began now.
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The NCAA women’s basketball selection committee did its second and final reveal Thursday of the teams in line for the top 16 seeds before selection Sunday. South Carolina, Indiana and Stanford were also listed as top seeds in the earlier reveal.
“That was the easiest part of the day. I am really looking forward to seeing those teams play towards the end of the season,” selection committee chair Lisa Peterson said in a phone interview. “Indiana and Iowa, Stanford and Utah play this weekend.”
None of Thursday night’s games were factored in, including No. 3 Stanford's double-overtime win over No. 21 Colorado. This is the final weekend of the regular season for most major conferences.
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The Utes — ranked eighth in the AP Top 25 — moved up to the one-line, replacing UConn, which was beaten by St. John's on Tuesday night. Utah faces Stanford on Saturday to close out its regular season. The Huskies fell to a No. 2 seed, seventh overall.
Peterson said the biggest debate was about who the fourth No. 1 should be — Utah or LSU.
“That was probably the biggest topic of conversation,” she said. “You have more information when you’re looking at these teams. One thing that stuck out was the number of top 25 and 50 wins when you compare LSU to Utah. It was a difficult choice for sure. One thing we couldn’t get past was (LSU's) strength of the schedule.”
The top 16 seeds will host first- and second-round games with the regional rounds being played at two neutral sites for the first time instead of the traditional four. Seattle will host half of the Sweet 16 and Greenville, South Carolina, will host the other eight teams.
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South Carolina and Indiana were projected as the top seeds in the Greenville Regional with Stanford and Utah in Seattle. The unbeaten Gamecocks were the overall No. 1 seed.
Joining the Gamecocks in their projected bracket were No. 2 Virginia Tech, No. 3 Iowa and No. 4 Michigan. The Hoosiers would have No. 2 UConn, No. 3 Notre Dame and No. 4 Arizona.
The other top teams in Stanford’s region were No. 2 Maryland, No. 3 Duke and No. 4 Villanova. Utah would be joined by LSU, Ohio State and Texas.
Arizona was the only team not included in the original reveal that entered the second one. The Wildcats replaced North Carolina.
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Teams just outside the top 16 included the Tar Heels, Tennessee, Colorado, Oklahoma and UCLA.
The Big Ten had five teams in the top 16 while the Atlantic Coast Conference and Pac-12 each had three. The Southeastern Conference and Big East had two and the Big 12 had one.
The Final Four will be played in Dallas on March 31 and the NCAA championship game is two days later. Dallas is also hosting the Division II and III championship games on April 1.
Selection Sunday is March 12.
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The NCAA has been doing in-season reveals for women's basketball since 2015 to give teams an early idea of where they could end up in the bracket.
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They’re the biggest school in the city, and the biggest in the Southeast Conference, so that talent pool is there.
Indian Trail was able to hang with the Franklins and the Oak Creeks of the world last season and wound up with a school record 16 wins (16-9).
Pretty, pretty good.
But any team that loses nine seniors is going to go through some growing pains, and this year’s Hawks are no different.
Sure, they scored 100, yes, 100 points in their first game, a victory.
But is that kind of scoring barrage sustainable?
Head coach Charles Basaldua, now in his second season on the sideline, hopes so, and he’ll have his leading scorer from last year’s squad, Adrianna Gonzalez, to lead the way in 2022-23. The Hawks must deal with good teams at Bradford and Tremper this season, along with perennial powers Franklin and Oak Creek.
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Jackie Hennig and Jenna Kemp will join Basaldua’s staff — one that will be tasked with developing only three returning letter-winners and plenty of new faces.
“My expectations entering this season are to be disciplined and competitive,” Basaldua said. “ We lose nine seniors who really came together mid-way through the season last year. We had six of seven games (played Franklin 3x including regional finals) vs the top three teams in conference last season and played extremely competitive. We enter this season with a team that has a lot of questions, however, several of the athletes played a lot together during the summer and fall league.
“We return our leading scorer (Adrianna Gonzalez), our sixth man. who started a few games late in the season (Lauren Andrews), and fresh off her state tournament run for tennis, our returning sportsmanship award winner (Lainy Ristau) to keep our program in the top half of the conference this year. The supporting cast is young and already starting to show signs at practice that they are willing to do what it takes to get the job done. What they lack in certain areas, they make up in others. The young talent will keep us competitive.”
Gonzalez earned second team all-conference last season and Team MVP, and she’s already lighting it up.
Through two games for Indian Trail (1-1 overall), Gonzalez averages 30 points per game, tops among Southeast Conference players. She just notched 26 points in a 61-50 loss to Greenfield Tuesday night. Gonzalez could surpass the 1,000-point milestone this season as well.
Lainy Ristau and Gianni Harris each added seven points.
Gonzalez, Lauren Andrews and Ristau should lead the squad this season, along with a plethora of newcomers, including senior Zoey Orozco, juniors Mia Granucci, Malani Wheeler, Jasmine Baptiste and Kalyn Williams, sophomores Sienna Covelli, Harris and Sin’Cere Moore, and freshman Gianna Greno.
Last season’s graduates are doing big things at the collegiate level. Mariah Smith, Macey Gandee and Lauryn Johnson are all playing basketball. Taylor Jacobson is playing softball, and Emma Jiter is playing soccer.
Basaldua also said Makayla Milligan, Grace Peltier, Octavia Morris and Kenzi Hendley were key pieces to last year’s strong run.
Basaldua expect Bradford to contend for the Southeast championship this season, and he said Oak Creek has dominated, winning more than 100 conference games in a row, and don’t sleep on Franklin.
“Kenosha Bradford returns all five starters including two first team all-conference athletes, they should definitely be the front runners to win conference this year,” Basaldua added. “Oak Creek has traditionally dominated the conference as they have won over 100 conference games in a row, so I am quite confident they will be up in the top three, as well as Franklin. Indian Trail looks to stay in the top half followed by Kenosha Tremper, Racine Case, Racine Horlick, and Racine Park.”
It will take time, but Basaldua firmly believes the Hawks can have a winning record and hang tough with the big dogs in the SEC.
“I strongly believe this team can be an above-.500 team and compete against the better teams in conference,” he said. “Our coaching staff has been building rapport with the athletes and they are starting to quickly believe the system we have in place. If we can get the team to not overreact with season obstacles and losses (injuries), we will be successful this year. Team goals- finish top half in conference, make it to regional finals.”
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It’s uncertain what the 40-yard dash time is for Vikings kicker Greg Joseph. But he didn’t lack for speed after his epic kick on Saturday.
Joseph drilled a career-long 61-yard field goal on the final play to give Minnesota a 27-24 win over the New York Giants at U.S. Bank Stadium. Then he took off in celebration.
“I mean, he ran like a madman like he should,’’ said punter and holder Ryan Wright. “He was excited.”
Yes, Joseph was.
“I kind of let the moment take me, and I just took the moment in and went for a little jog,’’ he said.
Then Joseph was hoisted onto the shoulders of some offensive linemen, with Oli Udoh doing much of the heavy lifting.
“I’m all good with high-fives and head butts but sometimes when those big boys want to pick you up, you can’t really do anything about it,’’ Joseph said.
The kick shattered the mark for the longest field goal in the 62-year history of the Vikings. Joseph had previously been tied for the longest at 56 yards with Paul Edinger, who did against Green Bay on Oct. 23, 2005 at the Metrodome, and Blair Walsh, who made his Dec. 23, 2012 at Houston.
Joseph’s tying effort had come in the Sept. 11 opener against Green Bay at U.S. Bank Stadium. And the way Joseph was kicking then, it looked as if it might not be long after that for him to become the sole record holder.
Joseph made long kicks with regularity in training camp and in the preseason, which included a 58-yard boot at Denver. And that carried into the opener against the Packers.
Then Joseph hit a lull. He missed five straight field goals of 50 or more yards before hitting one from 51 against the New York Jets on Dec. 4. He also had a stretch in which he missed five extra points in a seven-game span.
So what did he do during that period?
“Just sticking to the process, having the confidence in myself and in my process and knowing what I’m capable of,’’ Joseph said.
Joseph, whose last missed field goal was Oct. 30 against Arizona, now has made 13 in a row. He has made 14 straight extra points, his last miss Nov. 24 against New England. Adjustments the kicker said he has made include working on his follow through with his arms and attempting conversions from the left hashmark to help his “aiming.”
“It’s important that our players understand that adversity is going to be met with opportunity,’’ Minnesota coach Kevin O’Connell said after Saturday’s game. “Greg had a couple swings there early on in the season where, hey, let’s get back and make sure we continue to work technique, fundamentals, make sure we’re dialed in with the execution of snap, hold, kick.”
Joseph’s winning kick was set up by a 17-yard screen pass by Kirk Cousins to Justin Jefferson to the Giants 42. Cousins then spiked the ball with four seconds left.
O’Connell said that was “right about that line” the Vikings needed to get to for an attempt. However, Joseph’s field goal looked as if it would have been good from 65 yards.
“He absolutely hammered that kick,’’ O’Connell said. “So much credit goes to him. All the preparation he does when one’s watching for moments exactly like that. Really proud of Greg.”
The Vikings had gotten ball back with 2:01 left after the Giants tied the score 24-24 on a 27-yard run by Saquon Barkley and a two point-conversion pass from Daniel Jones to Daniel Bellinger. Joseph then was ready to try to win it.
“I wanted it,’’ Joseph said. “After they scored, even before the two-point conversion, I said to Ryan, ‘Let’s go win this thing.’ I wanted the opportunity and I was ready for the opportunity.
“I put a good foot to it. I knew I had the strength. … I appreciate the trust and confidence that coach has to put me out there.”
It marked the second straight game Joseph had won with a field goal for the Vikings (12-3), who are an astounding 11-0 in one-score games. He hit a 40-yarder with three seconds left in overtime to beat Indianapolis 39-36 on Dec. 17 as Minnesota came back from a 33-0 deficit to complete the biggest comeback win in NFL history.
But a 61-yarder? That one crushed the team record
“I love to see athletes rise to the occasion and come through,’’ Edinger said of Joseph now having sole possession of the record. “Hopefully, Greg will continue his success along with the Vikings and can get to the (Super Bowl).”
Looking ahead, the longest field goal for Minnesota in playoff history was 53 yards by Kai Forbath in the Minneapolis Miracle game against New Orleans on Jan. 14, 2018 at U.S. Bank Stadium. And in their four Super Bowl appearances, the Vikings never even have made a field goal.
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Safety violations found following man’s presumed death at recycling plant
SPARTANBURG, S.C. (WHNS/Gray News) - A recycling plant in South Carolina had multiple safety violations according to an investigation conducted after a man disappeared on the job.
WHNS reports Duncan “Alex” Burrell-Gordon, a worker at Industrial Recovery and Recycling in Greer, went missing in May. The coroner closed the investigation into his death after his blood and other remains were found on a shredding machine at the plant.
About 30 minutes before his disappearance, a coworker reported seeing him on a platform preparing to dump material into the shredder, according to WHNS. Burrell-Gordon’s father filed a worker’s compensation claim, saying he believes his son died after falling into the machine.
Documents obtained by WHNS on Tuesday showed the business had multiple violations during inspections after Burrell-Gordon’s death.
According to the documents from the South Carolina Department of Labor, Licensing, and Regulation (SCLLR), inspections conducted between June and October resulted in more than $33,000 in fines for the business.
Citations were issued for multiple violations the SCLLR classified as “serious,” including a lack of fall protection from some stairs and platforms, failure to post a danger sign on the shredder machine where Burrell-Gordon’s blood was found, and failure to enforce proper safety practices for employees working around the shredder.
According to SCLLR officials, employees at the plant “were exposed to the hazard of making contact with and/or being caught between [the shredder’s] moving machine parts which could result in serious injury (such as laceration and amputation) and/or death.”
SCLLR said 22 employees who worked in and around the shredder did not have required, certified training.
After investigating the facility, an inspector said management demonstrated a sense of responsibility for safety in the workplace, but there was a lack of accountability for safety. The company was in the process of hiring a new safety coordinator at the time of the inspection, according to the documents.
Industrial Recovery and Recycling has until Nov. 29 to correct the violations.
In previous years, SCLLR found multiple other safety violations at the recycling plant.
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President Biden landed in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, where he met with the Saudi royal family. This politically fraught gathering included Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.
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Wanted subject in custody after vehicle pursuit
BLACKFOOT, Idaho (KIFI) - UPDATE 5:15 p.m. The Blackfoot Police Department reports the subject has been located and is in custody.
ORIGINAL: The Blackfoot Police Department has issued a warning regarding a wanted subject on foot after a recent vehicle pursuit that took place involving the Fort Hall Police Department, Bingham County Sheriff's Office and the Blackfoot Police Department.
Police say there is a possibility the male subject is armed.
The pursuit came to an end just south of Exit 93 on Interstate 15.
If you live in the area of Doud St, Lansing St, Wilson St, or Center St. police say to stay alert.
"We urge all residents in the area to remain vigilant and immediately report any sightings of the following wanted individual."
Police describe the wanted subject as a 36-year-old Native American man about 5 foot 7 inches weighing about 220 pounds with black hair wearing a white t-shirt and blue jeans.
For your safety, police say to ensure your doors are locked and take necessary precautions. If you spot the wanted subject or have any information regarding their whereabouts, do not approach. Instead, dial 911 immediately and provide the communications officer with all relevant details.
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KEY WEST, Fla. (AP) — On his 68th birthday, a white-bearded Wisconsin man won the Hemingway Look-Alike Contest, a highlight of Key West’s annual Hemingway Days celebration that ends Sunday.
Gerrit Marshall, a retired television broadcast engineer from Madison, prevailed Saturday night at Sloppy Joe’s Bar, a frequent hangout of Ernest Hemingway when he lived in Key West during the 1930s.
“This is the best birthday I have ever had,” said Marshall, whose birthday falls just one day after the July 21 anniversary of Hemingway’s birth.
On his 11th attempt, Marshall triumphed over nearly 140 other entrants in the contest that featured two preliminary rounds and Saturday’s finals.
Competitors in sportsman’s attire, most emulating the rugged “Papa” persona Hemingway adopted in his later years, paraded onstage at Sloppy Joe’s before a judging panel of previous winners.
Marshall said he shares several characteristics besides appearance with Hemingway, and has written both nonfiction and short fiction.
“Like Hemingway, I have a love of the outdoors; I love fishing one heck of a lot,” he said, citing catches of walleye and northern pike in Wisconsin waters, as well as angling for tarpon in the Florida Keys.
He said, however, that he can’t match the late author’s tally of four marriages.
“I only have one wife, but that doesn’t matter — that’s all I need,” said Marshall.
As well as the contest and other festival events, the look-alikes focus on raising scholarship funds for Keys students. Hemingway Look-Alike Society president David Douglas estimated that they amassed close to $125,000 during the 2023 festival.
Hemingway Days salutes the vigorous lifestyle and literary legacy of the Nobel Prize-winning author, who wrote enduring classics including “For Whom the Bell Tolls” and “To Have and Have Not” while living in Key West from 1931 until late 1939.
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First-Call Resolution technology connects patients and caregivers with a clinician on the first call
NORTHFIELD, Ill. and SILICON SLOPES, Utah, Jan. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Industry leaders Medline and CareXM today announced an exclusive marketing and distribution agreement to service the home health and hospice (HHH) industry. The partnership between the two companies is laser-focused on leveraging technology to relieve everyday challenges of patient triage to help reduce staff burnout.
INNOVATION RELIEVES 'TRIAGE CHAOS'
HHH agencies are experiencing increased call volumes, staffing challenges, high burnout and maxed-out resources. While outsourcing patient calls is nothing new for these agencies, it often results in poor care outcomes, inconsistency in service, lower patient quality scores and higher costs.
CareXM's CXM delivers "First-Call Resolution." CXM is a clinician-built and supported technology that swiftly and accurately connects patients and caregivers with clinicians the very first time, by managing overflow calls. There are no long hold times, and no waiting around for message-delivery and callbacks.
TECHNOLOGY-ENABLED SERVICE COMBATS NURSE BURNOUT, ELEVATES CARE
CareXM's solution is buoyed by the company's coast-to-coast registered nurse network. The technology intelligently guides incoming calls to available providers, and when necessary, redirects and supplements these resources with CareXM's 100-plus registered nurses. The result is a 24/7/365 First-Call Resolution for anxious patients and caregivers. This Software with a Service (SwaS) elevates the patient experience as well as that of field clinicians trying to navigate the dilemma of caring for a single patient, while also managing other incoming calls.
CareXM's triage solutions are scalable and sustainable, enabling agencies the flexibility of operating with their own resources, until capacity, and then enjoying the peace of mind and confidence that CareXM clinicians can handle the overflow call volume. The unique ability of CareXM to take excess calls only when an agency needs them allows agency call centers to manage a higher call volume more efficiently. Robust reporting on calls allows agencies to anticipate patient needs before calling in, increasing patient satisfaction and improving outcomes.
"Staff retention and burnout is providers' most urgent problem," says Shawn Scott, vice president of strategic business development at Medline. "Agency admins need 'now' technology solutions to empower clinicians to spend more time on the patient in front of them. CareXM transforms triage chaos by getting patients to the right person and giving nurses the relief they've been craving," he added.
Under the terms of the multi-year agreement, customers of both organizations benefit from value-added solutions and custom-purchasing opportunities. Medline customers will receive preferred pricing on CareXM's best-in-class product offerings.
"Medline has long been an industry leader in partnering with best-in-class solutions that dramatically impact the way post-acute care companies deliver care," said Ellen Kuebrich, senior vice president of business development at CareXM. "This partnership truly provides home care and hospice agencies with an innovative way to handle twice the patient volume at half the cost."
The CareXM technology, invented by, built by, and serviced by clinicians, is relied on by seven of the top ten HHH organizations in the country. In 2022, CareXM's technology platform was nominated for a 2023 American Nursing Association ANA Innovation Award.
About Medline
Medline is a healthcare company; a manufacturer, distributor, and solutions provider focused on improving the overall operating performance of healthcare. Partnering with healthcare systems and facilities across the continuum of care, Medline provides the clinical and supply chain resources required for long-term financial viability in delivering high-quality care. With the scale of one of the country's largest companies and the agility of a family-led business, Medline is able to invest in its customers for the future and rapidly respond to a dynamically changing market with customized solutions. Headquartered in Northfield, Ill., Medline has 34,000+ employees worldwide and does business in more than 125 countries and territories. Learn more about Medline at www.medline.com.
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CareXM's "built-by nurses, for nurses" triage software and on-demand clinicians deliver a customized, proven solution that seven of the top-10 HHH organizations, as well as small providers servicing urban or remote areas rely on. The CareXM offering is a unique blend of people, process and technology that enables providers to sustainably scale and burnout-proof their organizations, while simultaneously lowering costs, and elevating outcomes CareXM's best-of-breed call routing, recording, and reporting platform operates from a "Minutes Matter" commitment, Partnering with CareXM reduces costly Emergency Room visits and 911 calls and improves CAHPS and HCAHPS scores.
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‘I had tears’: City won’t change ordinance for 9-year-old to keep emotional support pig
NEWTON, Kan. (KWCH/Gray News) – A town in Kansas has decided not to allow a boy to keep his emotional support animal, a pot-bellied pig named Ginger.
After a lengthy discussion at its meeting Tuesday night, the Newton City Commission decided not to amend an ordinance for 9-year-old Owen Grigoreva and his family.
The commission heard from Owen’s mother among a few supporters, but in the end, they decided not to amend the ordinance, in part citing extra demand on staff that could come if they made an exception.
A representative of Newton’s police department and the city attorney said they’d work with Owen’s family to find new accommodations for Ginger.
The city’s ordinance disallows the family to keep Ginger even though she’s an emotional support animal for Owen. Part of the issue cited by Newton City Attorney Chris Towe is that by law, Kansas categorizes pot-bellied pigs as livestock.
Owen’s mother, Jessica Grigoreva, addressed that issue along with the purpose Ginger serves for her son. She cited allergies as the reason a pot-bellied pig works better as a support animal for her son than a dog would.
She also made a case for why pot-bellied pigs shouldn’t be considered livestock.
“They’re not food. They don’t get to be the size a regular hog does,” Grigoreva said.
Towe said that categorization from the state’s agriculture department limits options for a pot-bellied pig if one were to get out or be abandoned in Newton. He said shelters couldn’t take in the animals. Furthermore, he said the city’s animal control vehicle isn’t equipped to haul a pig.
Grigoreva said Ginger is smaller than some large dogs and said that there was never a specific complaint against the pig that brought it to the city’s attention. She said a neighbor saw Ginger and reported it to the city, but there’s never been a specific complaint regarding smell or any other issue.
In support of Grigoreva, Newton resident Courtney Napier said it was “reasonable and fair” to allow a miniature pot-bellied pig in the city. She cited examples of other cities that allow the animals, including Wichita and Lawrence.
Another resident speaking in support of the Grigorevas said the situation presents an opportunity for Newton to be open-minded as it continues to grow.
“At a minimum, I think there’s a lot of information we can learn about the pot-bellied pig before a definite decision,” she said.
Newton City Commissioner Clint McBroom said he sympathized and understands the Grigorevas’ situation, but looking at the situation as a whole including possible added demand on city staff and considerations for other animals that could come up, he said at least for now, he’s not comfortable with making any changes.
He said he thought a lot about the situation, prayed about it, and “tried to come up with a reasonable solution.” McBroom said he’s hopeful the Grigoreva family can find somewhere for Ginger in which Owen can easily visit her.
“My heart hurts for you guys, it really does,” he told the family.
Expressing a similar sentiment, Commissioner Kathy Valentine addressed the toughness of a decision.
“It’s just a difficult position for us,” she said.
On a night when roosters and goats were also part of the conversation, Valentine said she couldn’t support a change to the ordinance as it could lead to city leaders having to repeatedly revisit its rules with residents seeking exceptions.
“If we agree to allow pot-bellied pigs, there’ll be other things,” she said. “It’s a hard decision, very hard.”
Mayor Leroy Koehn commended the three commissioners in attendance Tuesday night, as well as the Grigoreva family and those who spoke on their side, making a case for an ordinance change to allow them to keep the pot-bellied pig.
“I think for me at this time, we need to stay the course and not make any changes,” Koehn said. “But I do think we need to think about it going forward.”
Owen, of course, is not happy with the decision.
“I had tears, I was really stressed out,” Owen said.
Jessica Grigoreva said she’s been summoned to court to talk to a judge about the situation and she’s been told the city will have more discussions in the next couple weeks concerning the ordinance that currently says Ginger can’t live in city limits.
“Until the court date, they don’t require us to move her. She did suggest that we find a place for her in case it does come to the point where she needs to be moved,” she said.
Owen said he wouldn’t be the same without Ginger and hopes the commission sees that.
“She helps me when I feel sad or when I feel angry. She helps me with that a lot,” he said.
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DENVER (AP) — Ryan McMahon’s third hit of the game was a tiebreaking solo homer in the bottom of the eighth inning, leading the Colorado Rockies to a 5-4 win over the San Diego Padres on Saturday night.
C.J. Cron and Charlie Blackmon also homered for the Rockies, who won their second straight after a seven-game home losing streak.
Manny Machado homered for the Padres, who lost their ninth in a row to the Rockies at Coors Field. It’s San Diego’s longest road losing streak to NL West-rival Colorado. The Padres slipped into second place in the division, a half-game behind the Los Angeles Dodgers.
McMahon, who came into the game batting .179 in the month of June with 21 strikeouts, capped his big game with the solo blast off Luis Garcia (4-4) that cleared the right-center field fence and dropped into the Rockies’ bullpen.
“That was great for Mac, great for us,” Rockies manager Bud Black said. “Mac cares a lot. He wants to be the guy. It’s been a rough month or so for Mac, but tonight is what he is capable of.”
McMahon said he went back to basics, focusing on plate discipline and working to avoid chasing pitches out of the zone.
“I just tried to take my mind out of it and just go play the game,” he said. “It’s the hardest thing to do. This game is very mental. It’s taxing on you, and sometimes you just have to stay out of your own way.”
The rewards, though, from his game-changing night at the plate were evident from the reception he received from his teammates once he returned to the dugout.
“There’s nothing like it guys, in the big leagues, helping your team win. Nothing compares to it,” McMahon said. “That’s the best part of it all, getting back with the boys, everybody being happy for you and happy that the team just went up a run late in the game. Those are the moments you’re going to remember when you’re old and nobody else remembers that you played professional baseball.”
Alex Colomé (2-0) pitched a scoreless eighth for the victory. Daniel Bard worked out of a two-on, one-out jam by striking out Machado and getting Luke Voit on an infield groundout for his 14th save in 16 chances.
Trailing 2-1, the Padres scored three in the top of the fifth off Colorado starter Germán Márquez to take a 4-2 lead. Jake Croneworth doubled ahead of Machado’s 12th homer of the season and the Padres added a third run on Nomar Mazara’s RBI groundout.
Colorado struck back in its half of the fifth, getting a two-run homer from Blackmon off San Diego starter Nick Martinez. The homer was the 202nd of Blackmon’s career, moving him past Dante Bichette for the sixth place in Colorado franchise history.
Blackmon also doubled in the first before a homer by Cron, his third in two games. San Diego got on the board with Voit’s RBI single in the top of the third.
TRAINER’S ROOM
Padres: Manager Bob Melvin, sidelined the past week by COVID-19, is feeling better and could return soon. “He’s chomping at the bit to get back,” acting manager Ryan Flaherty said. “He’s asymptomatic and awaiting on (test) results. He’s ready to get going.”
UP NEXT
Colorado RHP Antonio Senzatela (2-3, 4.79 ERA) is slated to start Sunday’s series finale against San Diego. He has gone 5-1 in 10 games, including seven starts, against San Diego at Coors Field. He’ll be opposed by San Diego LHP Blake Snell (0-3, 5.04 ERA).
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Which snow broom for your car is best?
With whiteouts and sudden temperature drops occurring when you least expect them, the golden rule about winter weather is to always be prepared for the worst. One way to do this is to keep a snow broom in your car. This handy tool lets you reach across the hood, windshield and roof of your vehicle without having to lean over it or keep walking around it.
The best snow broom to have in your car is the Anngrowy 41-Inch Snow Brush with Squeegee and Ice Scraper. It includes all the tools you need to drive safely this winter.
What to know before you buy a snow broom for your car
Weather considerations
If you live in a climate where ice is guaranteed, purchase a snow broom that includes an ice scraper. Those who live in more temperate climates that only experience light or brief snowfalls can spend less money on a broom that only includes a bristle or foam brush.
Your car’s size
Consider your vehicle’s height and width, as well your ability to reach across it. Select a snow broom that extends as far across your car’s hood and windshield as possible. A broom that is too short will still require you to lean over your vehicle and walk around it to clean it off. This could result in an injury from a slip or fall.
Proper usage
While using a snow broom may seem like it doesn’t require much expertise, it’s important to use it carefully to prevent damage to your car’s metal or plastic components. Only use an ice scraper on glass, as it will scratch your paint and trim. To safely remove snow from your car’s roof or hood, gently push it with your broom after inspecting the brush for any sharp stones or debris that may be stuck in it.
What to look for in a quality snow broom for your car
Handle length
Unlike a snow brush, a snow broom has a long handle designed to span your vehicle’s entire windshield. Many models feature a telescoping handle, letting you adjust the length to meet your needs. Whenever possible, select a broom long enough to make it possible to clear your windshield without having to walk around your car.
Additional tools
Many snow brooms include a scraper for ice and frost, as well as a squeegee you can use to wipe away wet snow or powder. A multi-purpose tool saves you money and keeps you from cluttering your car’s interior. It also makes it quick and easy to switch from broom to scraper.
Storage
Select a snow broom that either folds up or breaks down to a smaller size so it takes up less room in your car. Some brooms come with a storage bag that will help you keep it from soaking your car’s floor after you use it.
Grip
Holding your broom with a gloved hand can be challenging, so choose one with a generously padded handle. One made of foam or rubber will let you maintain a good grip even if you’re wearing mittens.
How much you can expect to spend on a snow broom for your car
Snow brooms cost $10-$35, depending on included features and materials.
Snow broom for your car FAQ
Do they make heated ice scrapers?
A. Yes, some ice scrapers have a heated blade. However, they’re ineffective, because scrapers don’t make contact with the ice on your car long enough to melt it. They also require you to have your door or window open, as they need to be plugged in to work.
Can I use a snow broom or brush to wash my car?
A. The bristles on snow brooms and brushes are too thick and rigid for safely scrubbing your car. To clean your vehicle without damaging the paint, buy a brush specifically made for washing.
What’s the best snow broom for your car to buy?
Top snow broom for your car
Anngrowy 41-Inch Snow Brush with Squeegee and Ice Scraper
What you need to know: You’ll be ready for anything Mother Nature throws your way with this multi-purpose snow broom.
What you’ll love: Featuring a squeegee for light snow and water, a brush for powder and a scraper for ice, this broom is indispensable for winter driving. The ice scraper can be removed and used separately for additional leverage on frozen windows.
What you should consider: This brush’s thick aluminum construction makes it heavier than other options.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Top snow broom for your car for the money
Snow Joe 2-In-1 Telescoping Snow Broom
What you need to know: This snow broom features a foam pad that makes it great for pushing wet snow off your car.
What you’ll love: You can extend this broom’s handle to 52 inches and its thick foam head can be used to slide heavy snow off of your car with minimal effort. It has an ice scraper on the other end for stubborn frost and frozen glass.
What you should consider: Its lack of a bristle brush makes it unable to remove powdery snow from windshield wipers and vents.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon and Home Depot
Worth checking out
What you need to know: This broom comes in three bright colors, and its handle can extend to 42 inches.
What you’ll love: Its telescoping pole and pivoting head make it easy to remove snow from tall or wide vehicles. It has a foam grip and can be broken down into smaller pieces for when you need to do close-up scraping and brushing.
What you should consider: Some quality control issues exist, with a handful of buyers reporting that their broom broke while in use.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
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Homophobic chants force US-Mexico soccer match to end early in Las Vegas
LAS VEGAS (AP) — The United States men’s soccer team’s match against Mexico was cut short Thursday night by the referee after repeated homophobic chants could be heard from fans.
Four players were ejected in the game, which the U.S. won 3-0 for a spot Sunday in the CONCACAF Nations League final against Canada.
Christian Pulisic scored two goals and Ricardo Pepi scored one in a strong showing, but this game will be remembered much more for the ugliness.
Play was halted in the 90th minute because of the homophobic chants. When action resumed, 12 minutes of stoppage time were signaled but resumed chants caused Salvadoran referee Iván Barton to end the match in the eighth added minute.
FIFA fined Mexico 100,000 Swiss francs ($108,000) in January for anti-gay chants by fans at two games.
Americans Weston McKennie and Sergiño Dest were ejected by Barton along with Mexicans César Montes and Gerardo Arteaga during the testy second half.
“These are rivalry games. These are derby games. Things like this happen across the world and in no way am I embarrassed,” B.J. Callaghan said about the ejections after his first game as U.S. interim coach. “It comes from a good place. They care about each other so much in that locker room that they’re standing up for each other. Sometimes does it have an issue where we take a red card? Yeah, but when you know where it comes from, you can accept it and it’s a learning lesson for us.
“In terms of the chant, I want to make it very clear first and foremost, for our beliefs and our culture, it has no place in the game. It has no place in our value system.”
As Callaghan coached the game on an interim basis, news broke that Gregg Berhalter had agreed to return as U.S. national team coach after being cleared in a domestic violence investigation. A person familiar with the decision who spoke on condition of anonymity because an announcement had not been made told The Associated Press that Berhalter agreed to coach the team through the 2026 World Cup.
Pulisic, the top American player, said last week the USSF should consider bringing Berhalter back.
After their ejections, McKennie and Dest are suspended for the final. Luca de la Torre and Joe Scally are possible replacements.
“It’s definitely a blow,” Tim Weah said. “It comes with the game. I know the red cards are definitely a bummer, but it happens. Aggressive match tonight.”
Striker Folarin Balogun made his debut after the 21-year-old decided to play for the U.S. over England and Nigeria.
“The boys told me it was going to be intense, but I’m definitely still shocked by the events,” said Balogun, who at one point was shoved to the field. “I was just on the floor because I was in pain, but when I looked up I just saw so many people around and I knew my teammates were just trying to defend me.”
Making his first start for club or country since April 15, Pulisic put the U.S. ahead in the 37th minute and doubled the lead in the 46th. He has 25 goals in 59 international appearances, including four goals against Mexico. Pepi scored in the 79th, five minutes after replacing Bologun.
With its first three-goal victory over Mexico in 23 years, the U.S. stretched its unbeaten streak against El Tri to six (three wins, three draws), matching the Americans’ longest, from 2011-15.
The U.S. went ahead when Gio Reyna poked the ball off Montes and then while prone, poked it forward off Jorge Sánchez. Pulisic burst behind the defenders, took a pair of touches and from the edge of the 6-yard box slotted the ball past goalkeeper Guillermo Ochoa.
McKennie started the move toward the second goal with a long pass down a flank to Weah, who crossed. A sprinting Pulisic got behind Israel Reyes and Sánchez, stabbing the ball in with his left foot from 6 yards.
Montes was given a straight red card in the 69th for kicking Balogun while the two were challenging. McKennie was given a red card two minutes later for placing a hand on Sánchez’s neck during the ensuing arguing and shoving.
Pepi scored his seventh international goal, receiving a pass from Dest, taking a touch and rounding Ochoa. Dest and Arteaga were sent off in the 86th for shoving each other.
“There was moments on both teams that we could have handled better,” Callaghan said.
Notes: Reyna, his hair dyed blonde, made his first start for club or country since March 27, also the last time Dest and goalkeeper Matt Turner had appeared in any match. ... Canada beat Panama 2-0 in the opener on goals by Jonathan David in the 25th and Alphonso Davies in the 69th. Mexico and Panama meet in the third-place match.
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- The study concluded that elevated levels of two proteins help predict how a person will recover from a traumatic brain injury (TBI), providing important information to determine appropriate care
- Researchers used Abbott's i-STAT™ TBI Plasma test – the only FDA-cleared rapid test on a portable analyzer for concussion – and Abbott's core laboratory ARCHITECT instrument to measure two biomarkers in blood plasma associated with brain injury
ABBOTT PARK, Ill., Aug. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- A new study published in The Lancet Neurology demonstrates the ability of two blood-based biomarkers to predict how someone will recover from traumatic brain injury (TBI). Testing for these two biomarkers in the immediate aftermath of an injury can help health care providers determine the best way to treat and care for patients.
This research shows that when a clinician conducts a blood test for these brain proteins soon after a possible injury, they quickly get a more accurate picture of how severe the injury is, the expected course of recovery and the longer-term implications of the TBI. The markers were measured using Abbott's i-STAT™ TBI Plasma test, as well as on the company's ARCHITECT core laboratory instrument using research prototype assays, both of which helped predict recovery.
Researchers measured levels of Glial Fibrillary Acidic Protein (GFAP) and Ubiquitin carboxy-terminal Hydrolase L1 (UCH-L1) present in blood plasma within 24 hours of injury. After testing biomarker levels on the day of injury, researchers evaluated patients six months later, tracking how individuals fared and how biomarker levels corresponded to their recovery.
"Brain injury biomarkers will one day be the standard of care to evaluate and treat patients," said Dr. Fred Korley, an associate professor of emergency medicine at the University of Michigan and the first author of the study. "Objective biomarker data can be profoundly helpful in determining prognosis for a patient, helping to gauge how severe a brain injury is, and can ultimately inform how best to counsel family members about care for their loved ones with brain injury."
In the study, researchers examined the day-of-injury blood tests of 1,696 patients with TBI and compared those to patients' six-month assessment, using the Glasgow Outcome Scale Extended, which grades outcomes and quantifies levels of disability following TBI. The researchers found that high values of the biomarkers, GFAP and UCH-L1, correlate with death and severe injury. The day-of-injury blood tests had a high probability of predicting death at six months, 87% for GFAP and 89% for UCH-L1; and a high probability of predicting severe disability at the same timepoint, 86% for both GFAP and UCH-L1.
GFAP and UCH-L1 are proteins found in glial cells and neurons and are released into the blood stream after the brain is injured. They can be measured with diagnostic testing. Abbott's i-STAT TBI Plasma test is the first rapid test on a portable analyzer to receive FDA 510(k) clearance and can help determine the need for a computed tomography (CT) scan. Test results are available approximately 15 minutes after a plasma sample is inserted in the test i-STAT cartridge.
Abbott is pursuing FDA clearance under Breakthrough Designation for the TBI test on its Alinity i and ARCHITECT core laboratory instruments, which will broaden access and ensure that tests are available both in the lab and in other settings where people need immediate answers and care. Abbott's TBI test on Alinity i is CE Marked and available outside the U.S.
The subjects for the study came from the Transforming Research and Clinical Knowledge in TBI (TRACK-TBI) study. TRACK-TBI collected and analyzed detailed clinical data from enrolled people across the injury spectrum at 18 U.S. level I trauma centers from February 2014 through August 2018. The TRACK-TBI research team were among the first to demonstrate how this rapid TBI blood test can be used for the benefit of TBI patients in clinical care.
Abbott's TBI blood test was developed in collaboration with the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) – which has been dedicated to developing a solution for the objective detection and evaluation of TBI for more than a decade. The DoD, through U.S. Army Medical Research and Development Command's (USAMRDC) U.S. Army Medical Materiel Development Activity (USAMMDA), played a critical role in developing the test run on Abbott's i-STAT TBI platform.
About i-STAT™ TBI Plasma
The i-STAT™ TBI Plasma test measures the level of biomarkers associated with brain injury in the blood stream to assist in determining the need for a CT scan of the head. The i-STAT TBI Plasma test is used to help evaluate mild TBI and is only available for use on the i-STAT™ Alinity™ instrument. The test is to be used with plasma prepared from EDTA anticoagulated specimens in clinical laboratory settings by a healthcare professional. The i-STAT™ TBI Plasma test is not intended to be used in point-of-care settings. More information is available at www.globalpointofcare.abbott/en/product-details/apoc/istat-tbi-plasma.html
About i-STAT™ Alinity™
The i-STAT™ Alinity is an easy-to-use, portable blood analyzer that delivers real-time, lab-quality diagnostic test results. Health care professionals simply apply a few drops of blood into a cartridge, insert the cartridge into the analyzer and can view results within minutes. Results can then be transmitted wirelessly. More information is available at www.globalpointofcare.abbott/en/product-details/apoc/istat-alinity.html
About Abbott
Abbott (NYSE: ABT) is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses and products in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals and branded generic medicines. Our 113,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.
Connect with us at www.abbott.com, on LinkedIn at www.linkedin.com/company/abbott-/, on Facebook at www.facebook.com/Abbott and on Twitter @AbbottNews.
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Heard: Depp team of enablers shielded his drug, alcohol use
FALLS CHURCH, Va. (AP) — Johnny Depp surrounded himself with an entourage of enablers to shield him from the consequences of his drug and alcohol use, his ex-wife Amber Heard testified Thursday.
Heard was back on the witness stand to defend herself against her ex-husband’s libel allegations.
Depp is suing Heard for libel over an op-ed she wrote in The Washington Post describing herself as “a public figure representing domestic abuse.” His lawyers say he was defamed by the 2018 article even though it never mentioned his name.
Heard told jurors about photos she took of Depp starting in 2013 in which he was passed out. She said she took the photos because Depp couldn’t remember what he’d done when he was drunk, and denied what had occurred while he was blacked out.
“He wouldn’t remember, or he would deny it. There was no one to back me up,” she said.
Heard has testified that she was physically and sexually assaulted on multiple occasions by Depp, typically when he was drunk or high on drugs. Depp has denied ever hitting her, but Heard’s lawyers have said his denials lack credibility in part because he can’t remember what he’s done when he blacks out.
Depp has said Heard greatly exaggerates his drinking, and that he tolerates his liquor well. Friends, family and employees of Depp have taken the stand and backed up his contention.
But Heard said that’s part of the problem: She said Depp has a team around him that cleans him up when he gets sick and enables him to go about his business without acknowledging the consequences of his drinking.
Heard is expected to be on the stand all day Thursday in Fairfax County Circuit Court.
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HERNDON, Va., June 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- CarbonKerma has launched a blockchain-based marketplace for carbon credits derived from the use of Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Storage (CCUS) technology, bringing accountability, measurability, and transparency to the carbon offset market.
The platform is designed to provide carbon capturers with an efficient way to sell carbon credits to companies and consumers seeking to offset their carbon footprints. The platform utilizes the immutability characteristics of blockchain technology to ensure the integrity and traceability of the carbon that is sunk, traded, and retired. Each sunk tonne of CO2 is represented as a digital token, CKT, on a one-for-one basis.
As Founder and CEO, Irfan K. Ali says:
"CarbonKerma is bringing to market a unique digitized form of CO2 that can be bought in large or small quantities while being traceable, measurable, and removed from the atmosphere under strict regulations."
In celebration of the platform's opening, Ali made the first purchase and subsequent burn of CKT to offset a return flight he took from Washington D.C. to San Diego.
CarbonKerma's marketplace is focused solely on credits based on verified CO2 sequestered or utilized using CCUS technology. CCUS is deployed at hard-to-abate stationary emission sources, like power plants, as well as fertilizer, chemical, cement, and steel-making facilities to capture carbon from emissions before it enters the atmosphere. The process is tightly regulated under a Monitor Report and Verification (MRV) requirement in the US and ISO standards around the world.
The CO2 is then permanently stored in deep geological formations underground, or used in a range of applications. Carbon Capture is considered a key solution to meeting Paris Climate Accord targets.
CCUS has the capacity to help the world rapidly decarbonize while simultaneously ensuring reliable and affordable access to electricity. CarbonKerma's marketplace for CCUS-derived carbon credits is a simple and convenient way for net emitters to support innovative carbon reduction technologies.
With CCUS as the sole source of carbon credits supported, and a distributed ledger recording all transactions, CarbonKerma is a world-first carbon credit trading platform that guarantees measured, verified, regulated, high-quality carbon credits that are traded and retired in a fully transparent manner.
About CarbonKerma: CarbonKerma is a carbon credit trading platform owned by Virginia-based DigiKerma, Inc. DigiKerma is committed to providing scalable solutions to the energy sector to enable it to fund the cost of implementing Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Storage facilities and contribute to the rapid decarbonization of industry.
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OREM, Utah, Aug. 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Clyde Companies has announced the hiring of Ally Isom as its Vice President and Chief Strategy & Marketing Officer, effective Sept. 6, 2022.
In this newly created position, Isom will utilize her extensive knowledge to oversee all aspects of marketing & communications, government & public affairs, corporate travel, and community impact within Clyde Companies.
"We are thrilled to have Ally on board," said Jeremy Hafen, President of Clyde Companies. "With a new company vision in place and long-term organizational planning in mind, Clyde Companies is now poised to move to the next level of visibility and community impact, led by Ally's experience and background in the public and private sectors."
Prior to her role with Clyde Companies, Isom worked in various capacities for the State of Utah, including Deputy Director of the Department of Community and Culture, Government Relations Director for the Department of Workforce Services, and Deputy Chief of Staff, Communications Director, and Spokesperson for Governor Gary R. Herbert.
She then worked at the global headquarters of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints as Director of Family & Community Relations, then Director of Church Identity & Messaging, before moving to the private sector as Chief Strategy & Marketing Officer and acting executive at EVŌQ Nano.
Most recently, Isom completed her campaign as a Republican candidate for the United States Senate.
Isom's additional past civic involvement includes service as a Kaysville City Councilmember, the Utah Clean Air Partnership Board (UCAIR), Women's Leadership Institute executive board chair, the Emerging Leaders Initiative advisory board, and the Utah Heritage Council.
In 2021, Utah Business named Isom one of "30 Women to Watch."
Isom earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in political science and communications from Brigham Young University.
"I'm truly honored to be part of Clyde Companies' exciting direction and inspired by its new vision," said Isom. "Building community is dear to my heart. It's where I started my career in public policy. So sharing the remarkable Clyde Companies' story and partnership is a terrific fit, both personally and professionally."
Clyde Companies is the premier provider of construction products and services in the Intermountain West and Great Plains regions. As the parent company of WW Clyde, Geneva Rock, Sunroc, Sunpro, IHC Scott, Beehive Insurance, GWC Capital, and Bridgesource, we have been involved in almost every aspect of building and construction since 1926. Our companies proudly offer high quality products and dependable results for projects of all sizes. We are committed to our mission of Building a Better Community, a mission driven by our core values of "We Value People," "Our Word is Our Bond," "We Continuously Improve," and "Always Give a Full Measure."
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Russia’s Sberbank to sell off sanctions-hit Swiss subsidiary
GENEVA (AP) — The Swiss financial markets watchdog says Sberbank, one of Russia’s largest banks, is selling its Swiss subsidiary that had come under pressure because of international sanctions on Russian interests over the invasion of Ukraine. Terms were not disclosed in the sale to Geneva’s Groupe M3. Sberbank (Switzerland) AG, which focuses on trade finance in commodities, was already facing liquidity problems after a first round of Western sanctions hit Russian interests earlier this year. Then, last month, Switzerland’s executive branch froze the bank’s assets and banned it from providing any funds, resources or technical services following a new round of tightening sanctions..
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DECATUR, Ind. (WANE) – Big crowds gathered at Bellmont High School in Decatur Monday evening for the Fort Wayne Philharmonic Patriotic Pops concert.
This was not your typical concert though. It was one component of a big event celebrating the 100th anniversary of Adams Memorial Hospital. The event was originally scheduled to be outdoors at the Madison Street Plaza, but the prospect of isolated rain caused the event to be shifted indoors.
People packed into the school to get in line for free Coney dogs, hot dogs, and root beer floats before the concert. Information booths were also set up for the Fort Wayne Philharmonic and Adams Memorial Hospital.
Scott Smith, CEO of Adams Memorial Hospital, says a lot of growth has taken place over the course of the hospital’s one hundred years. Since 1923, one hospital expanded to new buildings and doctor’s offices across the county. They now have offices in Geneva, Berne, Monroe, and more. There are many more physicians, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants in the community. More specialists also work for the hospital, including those providing orthopedic surgery, neurologists, pulmonologists, and more senior living communities.
What makes Adams Memorial Hospital so special though is how so much of the staff is local. Two-thirds of their workforce lives in Adams County.
As part of their 100th anniversary, the hospital is committed to completing 100 service projects in the community. Groups of four to twenty associates have been serving local nonprofits. They have already completed or scheduled 60 out of 100 of them.
The future is exciting for Adams Memorial Hospital. This past week, they took delivery of their first surgical robot. They hope to soon be carrying out robotic surgeries.
Brittney Hall, President and CEO of the Fort Wayne Philharmonic, was very pleased to partner with Adams Memorial Hospital. The event came together in the most perfect of ways.
The big crowd packed the Bellmont High School auditorium to hear classic patriotic music, John Williams, music to celebrate the armed forces, and more!
Tuesday on the 4th of July is the last chance to attend Patriotic Pops. The philharmonic will be in Kendallville on Tuesday at 8:30 PM for their last Patriotic Pops performance. Fireworks will follow the concert.
To learn more about the last Patriotic Pops performance, visit this link. To learn more about Adams Memorial Hospital, visit their website here.
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Auto and property appraisal company expands Sedgwick's capabilities in southern U.S.
MEMPHIS, Tenn., April 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Sedgwick, a leading global provider of technology-enabled risk, benefits and integrated business solutions, announced it has acquired Appraisal Service of Mississippi, Inc. (ASM), an auto and property appraisal services firm. Through this addition, Sedgwick further expands its premier auto, specialty and property claims solutions and skilled talent network.
Founded in 1988, ASM provides auto and property appraisal services for leading insurance companies throughout Alabama, Louisiana, Mississippi and the metropolitan area of Memphis, Tennessee. Its team of appraisers have specialized expertise in automobiles, farm equipment, heavy equipment, motorcycles, recreational vehicles and tractor-trailers.
With ASM, Sedgwick gains the skillsets and capacity of field appraisers who will extend the reach of its auto and property appraisals to more customers and clients. Thanks to ASM's strong presence and experience in the region, the team will be a vital link to providing additional claims resources during hurricane season and other catastrophic events.
"We have partnered with ASM for years through our network, so we are confident this is a good fit and that their colleagues and customers will feel at home with us," said Chris Bakes, Sedgwick managing director of auto solutions. "The team brings to Sedgwick a combination of top-notch experience and technology usage that will enhance our end-to-end management of the claims appraisal process."
"We welcome this next step in our journey and are excited to join the Sedgwick family," said Cary Hill, owner and operator of ASM. "I have worked with many of these colleagues for a long time, and formally joining forces with an industry leader like Sedgwick allows us to connect our services and drive exposure to a wider network. Our team of talented field appraisers looks forward to working as part of Sedgwick's renowned appraisal network."
Sedgwick is the U.S. leader in high-quality auto and heavy equipment appraisal solutions, with cutting-edge technology and a coast-to-coast network of more than 1,000 independent appraisers. More on Sedgwick's auto appraisals solutions and services is available here.
About Sedgwick
Sedgwick is a leading global provider of technology-enabled risk, benefits and integrated business solutions. The company provides a broad range of resources tailored to clients' specific needs in casualty, property, marine, benefits, brand protection and other lines. At Sedgwick, caring counts; through the dedication and expertise of 30,000 colleagues across 80 countries, the company takes care of people and organizations by mitigating and reducing risks and losses, promoting health and productivity, protecting brand reputations, and containing costs that can impact performance. Sedgwick's majority shareholder is The Carlyle Group; Stone Point Capital LLC, Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec (CDPQ), Onex and other management investors are minority shareholders. For more, see sedgwick.com.
About Appraisal Service of Mississippi
Appraisal Service of Mississippi, Inc. offers multiline field appraising for insurance companies, third party administrators (TPAs) fleet managers and leasing services. The company is equipped with a professional team to handle damage estimates for auto, home, heavy equipment, recreational vehicles and more in Alabama, Louisiana, Mississippi and the greater Memphis area.
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Through this partnership with the Dallas-based Historically Black College and University, the carrier continues to champion educational attainment for all
DALLAS, Oct. 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) announces a partnership with Paul Quinn College to become the College's official airline and a member of the school's celebrated Urban Work College Program. Southwest Airlines® has long believed educated communities are empowered communities, and continues to invest in workforce development programs that introduce students to the diverse set of career opportunities in the aviation industry.
Paul Quinn is the first Urban Work College and only minority-serving, federally-recognized work college in America. The program, which started in 2015, provides students with the opportunity to gain real world work experience while limiting their reliance on student loans.
"This is a wonderful moment in the history of the Quinnite Nation," said Dr. Michael J. Sorrell, President of Paul Quinn College. "We are excited for our partnership with Southwest Airlines that goes far beyond discounted tickets and feel-good moments. It is substantive and focused. In addition to supporting the travel needs of our students and staff, our relationship will result in employment opportunities for our students, learning opportunities for the two secondary schools on our campus, and the potential for a very unique academic program. The Southwest Airlines/Paul Quinn alliance will be special."
Southwest Airlines, in becoming the official airline of Paul Quinn College and first airline in the school's Corporate Work Program, is investing in the school to promote diverse academic pathways, ultimately inspiring future generations to pursue careers within aviation. This strategic partnership comes at a time when there is a heightened imperative for the airline industry to attract and hire more diverse talent in their workforce.
The Company is committed to building resilient communities through partnerships that drive economic, social, and environmental impact. The partnership between Southwest Airlines and the Paul Quinn Corporate Work Program will include dedicated, paid internships specifically for students at the college along with ongoing educational opportunities. The students selected for a Southwest internship will have the opportunity to work in vital areas of the business such as the airline's world-class Network Operations Control Center that functions as the nerve center of the airline's daily operations as well as the Finance Department that oversees budgeting and forecasting for the company.
"We are inspired by the work that is in motion at Paul Quinn's Urban Work College Program, which aligns with our commitment to developing programs that meet the needs of our diverse communities," said Laura Nieto, Director of Community Outreach for Southwest Airlines. "We look forward to providing an educational experience for Paul Quinn students and hope they develop a passion and interest in the aviation industry."
"I am so excited! Transportation is such a big issue for many of our students – myself included. A partnership like this, that invests in us and allows us to peek behind the veil of one of the world's greatest companies is just remarkable," said Ericka Drinker, student at Paul Quinn College.
Whether in the air or on the ground, Southwest believes community is more than a place—it is at the Heart of what brings us together. For more about our community outreach efforts, visit southwest.com/communityoutreach.
ABOUT SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CO.
Southwest Airlines Co. operates one of the world's most admired and awarded airlines, offering its one-of-a-kind value and Hospitality at 121 airports across 11 countries. Having celebrated its 50th Anniversary in 2021, Southwest took flight in 1971 to democratize the sky through friendly, reliable, and low-cost air travel and now carries more air travelers flying nonstop within the United States than any other airline1. Based in Dallas and famous for an Employee-first corporate Culture, Southwest maintains an unprecedented record of no involuntary furloughs or layoffs in its history. By empowering its more than 62,0002 People to deliver unparalleled Hospitality, the maverick airline cherishes a passionate loyalty among as many as 130 million Customers carried a year. That formula for success brought industry-leading prosperity and 47 consecutive years3 of profitability for Southwest Shareholders (NYSE: LUV). Southwest leverages a unique legacy and mission to serve communities around the world including harnessing the power of its People and Purpose to put communities at the Heart of its success. Learn more by visiting Southwest.com/citizenship. Southwest is also continuing to develop tangible steps toward achieving carbon neutrality by 2050, including offering Customers an opportunity to help the airline offset its carbon emissions. To be part of the solution, visit Southwest.com/wannaoffsetcarbon.
1) U.S. Dept. of Transportation most recent reporting of domestic originating passengers boarded
2) Fulltime-equivalent active Employees
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Disneyland's classic attraction "it's a small world" will welcome a few new faces beginning Friday.
The ride, which celebrates the diversity of children across the globe, will now feature dolls in wheelchairs, a move to honor guests and cast members with disabilities.
The dolls will be featured in the Latin America portion and final scene of the boat ride.
Kim Irvine, the executive creative director at Walt Disney Imagineering, said in a statement the addition to the ride builds upon the "legacy of representation in ‘it’s a small world.'"
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The dolls were unveiled on Friday, just in time for the holiday season.
In photos shared with NBC LA, the dolls are seen holding songbooks for classic holiday songs like "Jingle Bells" and "Deck the Halls."
This isn't the first Disneyland ride to be updated in recent years.
"Over the years, we have made updates and enhancements to our attractions to reflect more accurate representation of diversity around the world," Disneyland Resort said in a statement.
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These updated attractions include the Jungle Cruise and Splash Mountain, which will feature an entirely new theme from the film "The Princess and the Frog."
The new dolls on "it's a small world" will also be featured at Walt Disney World in Florida and Disneyland Paris in 2023, according to the park.
"It's a small world" opened at Disneyland in 1966 after debuting at the New York World's Fair from 1964 to 1965.
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EVANSTON, Ill., March 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- As construction continues at The Mather, a Life Plan Community opening in Tysons, Virginia in 2024, a unique wellness philosophy is literally being built into the community. Incorporating biophilic design, and Mather's unique Person-Centric Wellness Model, created by its research area Mather Institute, will bring a fresh perspective to wellness.
Mather, founded in 1941, is bringing innovation not only through its wellness model but also in its most recent senior living development in Tysons for those age 62+. With construction of The Mather, they sought to capture the many benefits of nature by incorporating biophilic design—an approach to facilitate access to nature or things that replicate natural patterns. 'Bringing the outdoors in' connects residents to the natural world, while providing beneficial sensory experiences.
"Research shows that a connection to nature provides positive benefits to mental states and overall well-being, said Mather CEO and President, Mary Leary. "At The Mather biophilic design is the intersection of buildings and programs with nature in a vibrant urban setting."
Examples include interior spaces with sightlines to green spaces like a park, choosing natural wood and stone as interior materials, or incorporating fragrant flowers and plants indoors to spark memories and provide tactile opportunities such as gardening.
Wellness, Personalized.
Biophilic design is just one example of how Mather Institute's Person-Centric Wellness Model is being applied at The Mather. In a world of custom offerings and amenities, Mather recognizes that everyone's wellness journey is unique to their individual life experiences and influences, which is a key focus of their Person-Centric Wellness Model.
The model identifies three universal psychological needs which the Institute calls the three As, Autonomy, Achievement and Affiliation.
"The Person-Centric Wellness Model recognizes that wellness doesn't look the same to everyone, and it doesn't happen in a vacuum. It focuses on the unique individual characteristics and external factors that influence each person's personal wellness needs," explains Cate O'Brien, PhD, Vice President & Director, Mather Institute.
The Institute's model was shaped knowing that people are more likely to benefit from a healthy pursuit when it's something that they are choosing to do (Autonomy); when they feel enabled to reach their goals (Achievement), and when their efforts are encouraged by others (Affiliation).
"For example, when people voluntarily help others, they're engaging in an activity of their own volition, they have an opportunity to apply their skills, and it fosters a sense of closeness to others," explains O'Brien.
Mindfulness and Vibrational Therapy
Mather Institute also has a special focus on mindfulness to support older adults' practice of present moment awareness, which can lead to increased overall well-being, compassion, and joy. Its influence is helping shape wellness programs and offerings at The Mather.
"The Mather is attracting a diverse group of older adults," says Leary. "As a result, we aim to incorporate wellness practices from around the world, including Wyda movement theory of the Celtic Druids, which helps people achieve harmony with nature and contentment through mindfulness."
This holistic regenerative approach is similar to Qi Gong and yoga, while born in a different part of the world.
Another quite different example of wellness at The Mather is the Gharieni Welnamis spa wave bed, which uses computer-controlled vibrational therapy and audio frequencies to train the brain to relax.
"The bed increases mindfulness, concentration, and creativity—all of which support our mission of creating Ways to Age Well,SM" says Leary.
These and other personalized ways to wellness will provide residents of The Mather seemingly countless ways to focus on their well-being, inside and out.
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Dear Abby: I have been in a relationship with “Blake” for almost 10 years. Before we met, I was with “Kaden,” the father of my kids. It was a loveless relationship. Kaden was mean and cold and often had angry outbursts.
My relationship with Blake started off as everything I ever wanted. He made me feel loved and appreciated. Ten years later, he, too, is cold. He no longer touches me (he watches porn instead) and makes no effort to show me love or appreciation. He’s a good provider financially, but he thinks he doesn’t have to do anything more than that.
I feel lost and hurt. I feel like Blake deceived me in the beginning, and now that he thinks I’m not going anywhere, he doesn’t have to try. My self-esteem has suffered greatly. I have suggested counseling, but he refuses. Any advice will be appreciated. — Unloved In Pennsylvania
Dear Unloved: Because Blake refuses counseling doesn’t mean that you couldn’t benefit from it. If you go, your therapist can help you to understand why you have tolerated the treatment you have been receiving for 10 years and help you rebuild your sagging self-esteem. Counseling is the surest way to understand and break the pattern of your partner’s behavior, learn what your strengths are and turn your unhappy life around. You deserve to be happy, so start working on it now.
Dear Abby: When I prepare for family to visit, I know I’ll have to spend time with one relative who will repeat the same stories/facts/opinions ad nauseam. In the past, I have tried saying, “Oh yes, I remember you telling me that,” but he just continues. He acknowledges me when I say that I’ve heard this one before, and then he keeps right on with the story. He does this with just about everyone, not only with me.
Must I participate in these conversations? It seems odd pretending I haven’t heard the story, and telling him I’ve heard it doesn’t stop him. He’s been the same for the 30 years I’ve known him, so I don’t think there are any cognitive issues. I’m not sure why he does this, or how important that is. My gut is telling me that he’s awkward socially, inflexible and not interested in what others have to say. Any advice? — Talk, Talk, Talk In Michigan
Dear Talk, Talk, Talk: When your egotistical relative starts one of his talking jags, wait for him to take a breath, remind him you have heard the story many times and leave the room. If it’s something you haven’t heard before, be grateful.
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MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin’s governor attempted to lock in a school funding increase for the next 400 years by issuing a partial veto that angered his Republican critics and marks the latest creative use of the unique gubernatorial powers in the state.
Wisconsin allows governors to alter certain legislation by replacing words and letters wherever they see fit, and Gov. Tony Evers struck a hyphen and “20” to change the end date for a $325 per-student spending increase from 2025 to 2425.
With those seemingly simple changes, Evers enacted four centuries of funding increases that cannot be undone unless a court strikes it down or a future Legislature and governor intervene.
“Everybody will shout and scream,” said former Democratic Gov. Jim Doyle, “but he’s got ’em.”
Wisconsin governors have the most expansive partial veto power in the country because, unlike in other states, they can strike nearly any part of a budget bill. That includes wiping out numbers, punctuation and words in spending bills to sometimes create new law that wasn’t the intention of the Legislature.
Evers’ partial veto extends a school funding increase farther in the future — 402 years — than the United States has been a country — 247 years.
“It’s creative for sure,” said Bill McCoshen, a lobbyist who previously worked under former Gov. Tommy Thompson.
Creative, but not unprecedented.
Reshaping state budgets through the partial veto is a longstanding act of gamesmanship in Wisconsin between the governor and Legislature, as lawmakers try to craft bills in a way that are largely immune from creative vetoes. Vetoes, even the most outlandish, are almost never overridden because it takes a two-thirds majority of the Legislature to do it.
Republican Assembly Speaker Robin Vos, during a Thursday interview on WISN-AM, vowed to try, though he admitted it would be difficult.
Vos called Evers’ 400-year veto “an unprecedented brand-new way to screw the taxpayer … that was never imagined by a previous governor and certainly wouldn’t by anybody who thinks there is a fair process in Wisconsin.”
Former Republican Gov. Scott Walker in 2017 used his veto power to extend the deadline of a state program from 2018 to 3018. That came to be known as the “thousand-year veto.” He also delayed the start date of another program by 60 years.
The Republican Thompson was known for his use of the “Vanna White” veto, named for the co-host of Wheel of Fortune who flips letters to reveal word phrases. Thompson holds the record for the most partial vetoes by any governor in a single year — 457 in 1991. Evers this year made 51.
Thompson said he would never fault a governor for using their partial veto power.
“People are saying, ‘How can he do this?’” Thompson said of the Evers veto. “Well, he did it.”
Wisconsin’s partial veto is uniquely powerful because it allows the governor to change the intent of the Legislature, just as Evers did, said Kristoffer Shields, director of the Center on the American Governor at Rutgers University. Shields said he plans to cite the latest Evers veto when teaching about executive power.
“Many people in Wisconsin, I suspect, are surprised that the governor can do this,” Shields said. “And now that we know he can do this, that can lead to changes.”
Wisconsin’s partial veto power was created by a 1930 constitutional amendment, but it’s been weakened over the years, including in reaction to vetoes made by Thompson and Doyle.
Voters adopted constitutional amendments in 1990 and 2008 that took away the ability to strike individual letters to make new words — the “Vanna White” veto — and eliminated the power to eliminate words and numbers in two or more sentences to create a new sentence — the “Frankenstein” veto. Numerous court decisions have also narrowed the veto power.
Rick Esenberg, director of the conservative Wisconsin Institute for Law and Liberty, said he expected there to be a legal challenge to Evers’ 400-year veto.
“This is just a ridiculous way to make law,” Esenberg said.
The Wisconsin Supreme Court sided with Esenberg’s group and undid three of Evers’ partial vetoes in 2020, but a majority of justices did not issue clear guidance on what was allowed. Two justices did say that partial vetoes can’t be used to create new policies. In August, the court flips from conservative to liberal control. That further clouds how it may rule on veto power, an issue that over the decades has drawn bipartisan support and criticism.
Even as questions about the legality of the veto swirl, conservatives are trying to benefit politically by arguing that the ever-increasing spending authority Evers enacted will open the door to higher property taxes.
“The veto would allow property taxes to skyrocket over the next 400 years,” Republican Assembly Majority Leader Tyler August said in a statement. “Taxpayers need to remember this when getting their tax bills this December.”
But Doyle, the former Democratic governor who issued nearly 400 partial vetoes over eight years, praised Evers for effectively restoring an automatic increase in school spending authority that had been in place starting in the 1990s. Doyle’s successor, Walker, and the GOP-controlled Legislature removed it.
“What Governor Evers did was masterful and really important and something that everybody should have expected him to do,” Doyle said. “I’m sure they’re kicking themselves over why they didn’t they see this little number thing.”
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Cloud-Based, Collaborative Solution Allows Real-Time Management of Clinical Trial Content by Sponsors, CROs and Sites
FT. LAUDERDALE, Fla., June 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Anju today announced the introduction of eTMF Master, a new cloud-based electronic trial master file software product. The solution facilitates collaboration between sponsors, CROs and sites to efficiently and securely manage clinical trial content in a regulatory-compliant environment.
eTMF Master allows faster compilation of clinical trial-sourced digital documents and images to meet increasing regulatory requirements and deadlines for agency inspections, sponsor audits and internal audits. The system supports the standard Trial Master File (TMF) Reference Model for defining clinical trial master file records. Built on Anju's enterprise content management technology, eTMF Master provides powerful search and workflow capabilities and support for planned integrations with Anju and third-party eClinical systems.
"With clinical studies becoming more complex and stakeholders responsible for tracking and reporting rapidly multiplying trial-related content, the industry is asking for more efficient regulatory-compliant processes to create and manage essential trial content," said Debashish Niyogi, Ph.D., Anju's Director of Product Management-eTMF. "As the latest addition to our eClinical suite, we designed eTMF Master so sponsors, CROs and sites working on a clinical trial anywhere in the world can collaborate with each other and quickly collect and manage all their content in one system to help ensure that no information about that trial is ever missing."
eTMF Master provides organizations with reduced business risk, enhanced artifact quality, and decreased auditing and reporting costs all while improving team communication and productivity. Access controls, data integrity and regulatory compliance features ensure that the electronic master file is always audit-ready, while artifact quality is improved through defined workflows and automated quality control processes. Anju's eTMF reduces costs often found with manual paper-based and legacy clinical trial record-keeping systems by providing rapid implementation and configuration, actionable insights, and flexible search capabilities.
Visit the Anju website to learn more about Anju's eTMF Master, download the FAQ, or schedule a product demo.
Anju provides adaptive technologies for clinical trials, medical affairs, and data with world-class customer support. Leveraging AI and data-driven analytics, our leading suite of solutions with data and application integration capabilities serves the worldwide pharmaceutical, biotech, and contract research Life Sciences markets.
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HANGZHOU, China, March 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Hikvision assisted Beauval ZooPark in Saint Aignan sur cher France to look after their animals, including sea-lions and a recent panda mother as well as her cubs. The zoo is ranked the 4th most beautiful in the world, and looks after more than 35,000 animals on 40 hectares. When the time came to revamp their systems in the Park, they turned to systems integrator SRTC, who used Hikvision cameras for the task.
Challenge – caring for animals efficiently
The zoo wanted to streamline their care of the animals, specifically to help monitor sea-lions and pandas.
Keepers needed to be able to monitor the sea-lions 24 hours a day. They wanted to keep an eye on their rest times and their meals specifically. They needed to be able to see the animals wherever they were in their pen, which sometimes means peering into dark corners.
Monitoring of pandas took on a different, and cuter aspect, with one of the pandas recently giving birth to twin cubs. This was a particularly joyful moment at the zoo, since although pandas are no longer officially endangered, they are still classified as vulnerable. The zoo needed to keep an eye on the newborns, and parts of the panda enclosure have poor lighting, so the cameras used needed to provide excellent low-light imaging to counter this.
Solution – detailed, colourful images 24/7
For sea lions, SRTC installed 4 MP ColorVu Fixed Turret Network Cameras (DS-2CD2347G2), simple and effective. The ColorVu technology provides a clear color image without disturbing the animals. It's ideal for the medium focal range needed in the sea lions' enclosure. 12MP Fisheye cameras (DS-2CD63C5) were also installed to provide a view of their entire resting area.
Pandas required a more intensive monitoring, so PTZ 32X DarkFighterX IR Network Speed Domes (DS-2DF5232X-AE3(T5)). DarkFighter X technology delivers a full color image over long distances even in very low light conditions, down to 0.0005 lux. This makes it possible to identify animals more precisely, allowing vets to monitor care, diet, and activity, among other things. The high optical zoom PTZs make it possible to search for the smallest details on moving technical installations.
An added bonus for the Zoo was using cameras to keep an eye on the cable car system. The 24-car system takes up to 21,000 visitors daily 780 meters across the zoo. Hikvision cameras can help operators see how many people take the cable car every day. This not only helps with planning, but also helps to verify no people or obstructions are on the lines, so staff can safely start operation in the morning.
Sylvain Spodar, Information Systems Director at Beauval ZooPark, says: "We are pleased with our new system which allows us to keep an eye on the animals more efficiently. Our animal carers are delighted with this qualitative evolution of the images they can get, and the new cameras help them daily in their work."
The initial project was the renovation of the video security system in 2020. The team succeeded in identifying other technologies and gradually deploying them in the ZooPark. As well as cameras, this included HikCentral video management software and three NVRs, which together control all the cameras centrally and also provides video wall management and business intelligence.
Vulnerable and sensitive to environmental changes, animals need more attention than ever to survive. The application of technology to monitor their wellbeing is a welcome tool in the activities organizations like the Beauval ZooPark carried out.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — Former Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti appeared headed for confirmation Wednesday as the next U.S. ambassador to India, 20 months after he was initially selected for the post and amid fallout from a sexual harassment scandal involving a onetime top adviser.
The nomination cleared a key test vote in the Democratic-controlled Senate, 52-42, with a final vote expected late Wednesday.
The session began with uncertain prospects for Garcetti, a two-term, progressive Democrat first nominated to the prominent diplomatic post by President Joe Biden in July 2021.
With several Democratic defections, Garcetti's fate rested with enlisting Republicans in a chamber often divided along partisan line. He secured seven GOP votes to advance the nomination to a final vote.
Republican Sen. Susan Collins of Maine said, “I met with him personally. He clearly has an enormous amount of expertise about India. India’s been two years without an ambassador, and that is far too long. And I am going to support him.”
Sen. Todd Young, R-Ind., who backed Garcetti in a committee vote, said that he, too, would be voting in favor.
“It’s a national security imperative to immediately have an ambassador in place in India. We can’t afford to wait any longer,” Young said.
The vacancy in the ambassadorship has left a significant diplomatic gap for the administration at a time of rising global tensions, including China’s increasingly assertive presence in the Pacific region and Russia’s war with Ukraine.
India, the world’s most populous democracy, is continuing to buy oil from Russia, while Western governments move to limit fossil fuel earnings that support Moscow’s budget, its military and its invasion of Ukraine. Russia also provides the majority of India’s military hardware.
The nomination has been freighted with questions about what the former mayor knew, and when, about sexual harassment allegations against his friend and once-close adviser, Rick Jacobs. A lawsuit alleges that Jacobs frequently harassed one of the then-mayor’s police bodyguards while Garcetti ignored the abuse or laughed it off.
Garcetti, the son of former Los Angelese district attorney Gil Garcetti, has repeatedly denied the claims. Jacobs has called the allegations against him “pure fiction.” The case is scheduled to go to trial later this year.
At a Senate committee hearing in December 2021, Garcetti said, “I never witnessed, nor was it brought to my attention, the behavior that’s been alleged. … If it had been, I would have immediately taken action to stop that.”
Wednesday's vote tested Democratic loyalty to Biden, and also measured assessments of Garcetti’s judgment and trustworthiness, stemming from the City Hall allegations that shadowed him in the #MeToo era.
“I think we can find somebody that will do the job better,” said Sen. Sherrod Brown of Ohio, one of the Democrats who signaled opposition to Garcetti.
Garcetti also failed to win over Democrat Mark Kelly of Arizona, who said he had “serious concerns.”
Rachel Rizzo, a nonresident senior fellow at the Atlantic Council, said she sensed frustration about the lack of an ambassador during a recent trip to India. She said it “gives an impression that the relationship isn’t important.”
“It really points to the internal dysfunction in the U.S. Congress at the moment, and it makes it very hard for us to send the messages that we’re trying to send when it looks to our diplomatic partners that we don’t have our house in order,” she said.
"I think that’s been an issue for the last couple of years."
Last May, a top Senate Republican released an investigation that concluded Garcetti “likely knew or should have known” that Jacobs was alleged to be sexually harassing city employees, a finding that appeared to contradict the mayor’s assertion that he was unaware of any inappropriate behavior. The 23-page report released by Sen. Chuck Grassley of Iowa found it was “extremely unlikely” that the then-mayor would not have been aware of the misconduct allegations.
The White House called the report a partisan smear.
In a final push to stop the nomination, Grassley released a statement Tuesday saying “the Biden administration has no credibility when it comes to protecting victims of sexual harassment.”
“What will it take for the Biden administration to believe the victims?" Grassley wrote. “On the one hand, the Biden administration says it supports victims. Yet, on the other hand, the Biden administration supports a nominee who enables misconduct that creates more victims.”
The nomination, first announced in July 2021, cleared the Senate Foreign Relations Committee in January 2022 but was not considered by the full Senate. Biden renominated Garcetti early this year, and the White House has defended him as a well-qualified candidate.
On a politically divided vote, the committee again advanced the nomination to the full Senate earlier this month. Idaho Sen. Jim Risch, the top Republican on the panel, said that “new evidence” had raised questions about Garcetti’s judgment and prompted him to oppose the nomination.
Garcetti’s confirmation follows a contentious tenure at Los Angeles City Hall framed by the twin crises of homelessness and the pandemic, rising crime rates and sexual harassment and corruption scandals. The Los Angeles area, once known for boundless growth, has seen its population decline.
Garcetti took office in 2013 with a “back to basics” agenda that centered on fixing L.A.’s notoriously cratered streets and sidewalks. But those early ambitions faded as out-of-control homeless encampments transformed the city, then the government shuttered businesses, restaurants and schoolrooms — and shed hundreds of thousands of jobs — in the depths of the pandemic.
The former mayor has been credited with continuing a transit buildup in a city choked with traffic, and establishing tougher earthquake safety standards for thousands of buildings.
An Ivy Leaguer and Rhodes Scholar, he spent two decades in city government either as mayor or a city councilman and took a circuitous path toward the diplomatic corps. Ambassadorships are frequently a reward for political supporters.
Garcetti considered a 2020 White House run but later became part of Biden’s inner circle, emerging as a widely discussed possibility to join Biden’s Cabinet. He took himself out of the running after many of the plum jobs had been filled, saying the coronavirus crisis at the time made it impossible for him to step away from City Hall.
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Associated Press writers Seung Min Kim, Lisa Mascaro, Farnoush Amiri, Kevin Freking and Stephen Groves contributed. Blood reported from Los Angeles.
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Atlanta Braves' Marcell Ozuna was arrested for a DUI.APNEW!By Bridget Hyland | NJ Advance Media for NJ.comMarcell Ozuna is out of jail now.He has met up with the guys in charge.Note to readers: if you purchase something through one of our affiliate links we may earn a commission.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — Vice President Kamala Harris and administration officials on Thursday launched a task force dedicated to fighting online harassment and abuse, which they warned can be a precursor to real-life violence.
“The internet is an essential part of life in the 21st century,” Harris said, but for many — particularly women, people of color, and people who are not heterosexual — “the internet is a place of fear.”
The task force will address several issues, including prevention of online abuse and services for people who are targeted. It is scheduled to issue recommendations for the federal government and private companies in 180 days.
“All of us have a responsibility to stand together to support those who have gone through this, and also recognize they shouldn’t have to be alone fighting on this issue,” Harris said.
Although the problem is not new, it has taken on new urgency following mass shootings in Texas and New York that were predated by misogynist and racist commentary on social media and message boards.
Harris was introduced by Sloane Stephens, a Black professional tennis player who has faced a torrent of racist abuse.
“I’m a daughter, a sister, a wife. And I am more than an athlete, more than a label,” Stephens said. “Yet all of that is disregarded when people online seek to harass me and harm me. No matter whether I win or lose, someone online is mad, and they will make it known.”
After matches, Stephens said, she is worried to pick up her phone because “I know what will be waiting for me when I unlock it.”
The National Security Council is working with the White House Gender Policy Council on the initiative, and Attorney General Merrick Garland and Surgeon General Vivek Murthy participated in Thursday’s announcement.
Garland said the Justice Department had dedicated additional resources to issues like online stalking.
“We are committed to relentlessly investigating these crimes, bringing to justice those who perpetrate them, and providing support for the survivors,” he said.
Murthy said people often turn to the internet when they are lonely or looking to make connections, “yet all too often what they find instead is harassment and abuse.”
“It can no longer be acceptable for a technology company to put out a product and walk away from the responsibility for how it impacts users and communities,” he said. “It can no longer be OK for social media platforms to be fertile grounds for hatred.”
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NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Desire La-Marr Murphy, founder and CEO of Murphy's Giving Market in the Philly area, about Biden's goal for ending hunger in America.
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NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Desire La-Marr Murphy, founder and CEO of Murphy's Giving Market in the Philly area, about Biden's goal for ending hunger in America.
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IN LOVING MEMORY OF ADAM ARTHUR RAU Adam, Some may forget you now that you are gone. But we will remember you no matter how long. You will always stay loved and remembered in every way. No tears, no verses can ever say how much we miss and love you every day.
Love You, Mom and Dad and Sisters.
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WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. (WANE) An invasive worm species has shown up in southern Indiana and it’s wreaking havoc for landowners and gardeners according to a news release from Purdue University.
While worms have a reputation as a helpful species found in the soil ecosystem, invasive jumping worms do not live up to that standard.
“Traditionally, when we see earthworms, they are deep in the ground and a little slimy. The jumping worms are a little bit bigger, kind of dry and scaly, and tend to thrash around much like a snake does,” said Robert Bruner, Purdue Extension’s exotic forest pest specialist.
Jumping worms will consume all organic material from the top layer of soil, leaving behind a coffee ground-like waste with no nutrients for plants or seeds.
Since jumping worms stay within the first few inches of topsoil, they are not creating channels for water and air the way earthworms do, disrupting water flow to plant roots.
“So basically, they’re just very nasty pests that ruin the quality of our soil, and the only thing that can really grow in soil like that are essentially invasive plants, or species that are meant to survive really harsh conditions,” Bruner said.
Currently, the worms are being found in cities around southern Indiana, he said, particularly in Terre Haute. There is still much to learn about jumping worms, making eradication efforts difficult. One thing that is known, Bruner said, is they aren’t a migrating species.
“This is the kind of invasive pest that is moved almost entirely through human activity. They don’t crawl superfast,” he explained. “So, when they move, that means they’re moving because we’re transferring soil, say, from someone’s plants or someone’s compost and we’re bringing them to a new area.”
Bruner is working with fellow Purdue Extension educators to spread the message that gardeners should not share ground soil or compost and avoid potted plants from unknown sources. If you suspect jumping worms are present in your own soil, Bruner suggests a process called solarizing to eliminate unwanted pests. Gardeners should lay down a black or dark-toned tarp on a sunny day and sprinkle a thin layer of soil on top, allowing it to reach a temperature over 105 degrees Fahrenheit.
Bruner cautions that jumping worms can escape during the solarizing process, “so you need to completely wrap the soil up in the tarp, essentially making the world’s worst sandwich, and allow it to heat up and kill whatever is in there.”
Bruner said whether the worms will create a major issue for gardeners this season remains to be seen, but he isn’t as concerned for farmers.
“It’s a bit of a nightmare pest if you do gardening, but we don’t have evidence yet that it will spread into agricultural fields,” he said. “We don’t think it’s going to kill any kind of industry. We’re asking people to be on the lookout and use your best judgment when you’re getting your soil.”
Any invasive species sightings should be reported to the Indiana Department of Natural Resources at depp@dnr.in.gov or by calling 1-866-663-9684.
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(iSeeCars) — Used cars have never held their residual value better, with 5-year and 3-year depreciation rates hitting unprecedented levels.
Summary
- Jeep Wrangler remains the best vehicle for holding its value, while overall five-year depreciation for new cars drops from 40 percent in 2021 to 33 percent in 2022
- Looking at three-year depreciation shows a mere 17 percent decline in value, the smallest drop on record, with some used models, such as the Porsche 911, actually appreciating in value above its original MSRP
- Fuel efficient cars, including hybrid vehicles, small cars, small SUVs, and midsize cars, held their value the best, reflecting ongoing spikes in gas prices
- Large luxury cars lose the most value, including the BMW 7 Series, Maserati Ghibli, and Jaguar XF
Pandemic-related disruptions to automaker supply chains and their impact on new vehicle and used vehicle pricing have dramatically affected retained value rates as well. An analysis of three- and five-year vehicle depreciation reveals that cars retain more value than they have in recent memory, and that a small number of cars have even appreciated in value, according to a new study by automotive firm and car search engine iSeeCars.
iSeeCars analyzed over three million three-year-old and five-year-old used cars sold in 2022 and found the average five-year-old car lost only 33.3 percent of its value from MSRP. Compared to 2021, that represents a 17.0 percent decrease in depreciation. “The relative scarcity of late-model used cars due to pandemic-related new car production disruptions has kept used car values high for more than a year,” said Karl Brauer, Executive Analyst for iSeeCars. Looking at individual models, the Jeep Wrangler tops the best resale value cars, while the BMW 7 Series is the vehicle with the highest rate of depreciation.
Vehicles that depreciated the least in five years
The average five-year depreciation in 2022 is 33.3 percent, with the best cars for retained value over the past five years listed below.
The Jeep Wrangler and its four-door counterpart, the Wrangler Unlimited, hold the top two spots in the list of Vehicles with the Lowest Five-Year Depreciation, with around four times lower depreciation than the average car. “The Jeep Wrangler continues to embody the ultimate off-road companion, with timeless styling that keeps it popular long after it has left the new-car showroom,” said Brauer, adding, “Based on historical data, it’s no surprise these two Jeeps were the best resale value winners in 2021 as well. The Wrangler is essentially the poster child for ‘Best Resale Value Awards’.”
Sports cars like the Porsche 911, Ford Mustang, Subaru BRZ, and Chevrolet Camaro, saw increased demand during the pandemic as a means for fun and escapism during lockdowns. “We saw prices jump for sports cars after the lockdowns began, and they maintained their strong original value even as restrictions were lifted,“ said Brauer.
The other cars on the list are some of the most popular, best-selling cars: the Toyota Corolla, Nissan Versa, Honda Civic, and the Toyota Tacoma. The first three are compact cars with high gas mileage, while the Tacoma is a smaller midsize truck with a reputation for durability. “High gas prices always shift demand toward more fuel-efficient vehicles, increasing the value retention of these models,” explained Brauer.
Vehicles that depreciated the most in five years
iSeeCars also examined the vehicles that depreciate the most after five years.
Luxury brand vehicles and larger vehicles dominate the cars that depreciate the most after five years. “Just as higher gas prices increase demand for fuel-efficient vehicles, they also decrease demand for full-size SUVs like the extra-large Cadillac Escalade ESV and Lincoln Navigator,” said Brauer, adding, “Luxury vehicles like the also tend to depreciate at higher rates because used car shoppers don’t value their premium features as much.”
Vehicles that depreciated the least in three years
Because the analysis revealed lower five-year depreciation compared to 2021, iSeeCars further analyzed three-year depreciation. Overall three-year depreciation is 16.9%, almost a third less than the average of 23.8% in 2021. Unexpectedly, five models actually appreciated over MSRP in this three-year span. “The market is pricing late-model used cars as though they were new. If shoppers can’t buy a new car, the next closest thing is a used car with low miles, thus the appreciation in value for these cars,” suggested Brauer.
Three of the models that increased in value over MSRP are the same as the top three models with the lowest five-year depreciation: the Porsche 911, Jeep Wrangler, and Jeep Wrangler Unlimited. The other models include another Porsche model, the Porsche 718 Cayman, as well as the Toyota RAV4 Hybrid trim. “This is unprecedented in used vehicle pricing. Finding multiple 3-year-old used models worth more than their new MSRP is something we’ve not seen before,” remarked Executive Analyst Karl Brauer.
iSeeCars also analyzed the vehicles with the lowest depreciation after three years. The list includes 10 vehicles that all depreciated less than five percent.
“To put some context to these numbers, consumers could have bought these cars new, driven them for three years, and then sold them for anywhere from just a few hundred dollars to around two thousand dollars below MSRP, which is unusual to say the least,” said Brauer.
Bottom Line:
Demand for both new and used cars remains high, keeping their prices high and depreciation low. While that shiny new Chevrolet Corvette, GMC Yukon, Land Rover Range Rover Velar or Lexus IS may look great on the showroom floor, consumers looking to buy a car should consider how long they plan to own it and how much depreciation they want to experience when it’s time to sell or trade in their vehicle. Models with the lowest depreciation tend to cost more upfront, but the higher purchase price can be more than made up in reduced loss of value over time.
More from iSeeCars.com:
Methodology
iSeeCars analyzed over 3 million used cars from model years 2017 and 2019 sold from January to October 2022. Heavy-duty trucks and vans, models no longer in production as of the 2022 model year, and low-volume models were removed from further analysis. MSRPs from 2017 and 2019 were inflation-adjusted to 2022 dollars based on data from the US Bureau of Labor Statistics. The difference in average asking price for each vehicle between its MSRP and its used car pricing was mathematically modeled to obtain the vehicle’s depreciation.
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iSeeCars.com is a car search engine that helps shoppers find the best car deals by providing key insights and valuable resources, like the iSeeCars VIN check report and Best Cars rankings. iSeeCars.com has saved users over $358 million so far by applying big data analytics powered by over 25 billion (and growing) data points and using proprietary algorithms to objectively analyze, score and rank millions of new cars and used cars.
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CARLSBAD, Calif., June 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Viasat Inc. (NASDAQ: VSAT), a global communications company, announced today that, at its Special Meeting of Stockholders, it received the necessary stockholder approvals for the proposed acquisition of Inmarsat. Viasat continues to expect the transaction to close in the second half of calendar year 2022, subject to the receipt of certain regulatory approvals and clearances and the satisfaction of other customary closing conditions.
The combined company will create a leading global communications innovator with enhanced scale and scope to affordably, securely, and reliably connect the world. Viasat believes the strategic combination will increase the pace of innovation to help drive new and better services for customers, broaden opportunities for employees, and provide a foundation for significant positive free cash flow.
Richard Baldridge, President & Chief Executive Officer, commented: "This approval is an important milestone as we move closer to completing our acquisition of Inmarsat. The overwhelming support of our shareholders confirms that this transformative combination is in the best interests of our company, shareholders, and allows for significant future growth in revenue, EBITDA and free cash flow. The combination of our unique teams, technologies, and resources will provide an incredible foundation to advance broadband communications and drive greater performance, reliability, and value for our customers. We are excited about what the future holds and look forward to the opportunities ahead."
The complete results of the Special Meeting will be reported in a Form 8-K to be filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission in the coming days, after certification by Viasat's Inspector of Election.
About Viasat
Viasat is a global communications company that believes everyone and everything in the world can be connected. For more than 36 years, Viasat has helped shape how consumers, businesses, governments and militaries around the world communicate. Today, the Company is developing the ultimate global communications network to power high-quality, secure, affordable, fast connections to impact people's lives anywhere they are—on the ground, in the air or at sea. To learn more about Viasat, visit: www.viasat.com, go to Viasat's Corporate Blog, or follow the Company on social media at: Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Twitter or YouTube.
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements that are subject to the safe harbors created under the Securities Act of 1933 and the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Forward-looking statements include statements that refer to the anticipated transaction close date; the receipt of regulatory approvals and clearances; the expected benefits of the Inmarsat acquisition, including enhanced teams, technologies, resources, scale, scope and services; new and better services, and greater performance, reliability, and value for our customers; expected impact of the acquisition on Viasat's opportunity for employees, and results of operations and financial condition; anticipated growth and trends in the business or key markets of the combined company; and plans, objectives and strategies for future operations. Readers are cautioned that actual results could differ materially and adversely from those expressed in any forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause actual results to differ include: the ability of Viasat to successfully integrate Inmarsat operations, technologies and employees; the ability to realize anticipated benefits and synergies of the acquisition, including the expectation of enhancements to Viasat's products and services, greater revenue opportunities, operating efficiencies, and cost savings; the ability to ensure continued performance and market growth of the business; changes in the global business environment and economic conditions; the availability and cost of credit; changes in relationships with key customers, suppliers, distributors, resellers, and others as a result of the acquisition; and other factors affecting the communications industry generally. In addition, please refer to the risk factors contained in Viasat's SEC filings available at www.sec.gov, including Viasat's most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K and Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on any forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date on which they are made. Viasat undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements for any reason.
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Storm-weary Arkansans are keeping a nervous eye on the skies as the state prepares for the possibility of another round of severe weather on the heels of Friday's tornadoes that wreaked havoc in two counties.
Residents and power crews continued to dig out and restore power in storm-ravaged Pulaski and Cross counties while the National Weather Service in North Little Rock monitored an approaching storm system that has most of the state bracing for another round of high winds and possible tornado activity.
Joe Goudsward, a staff meteorologist with the North Little Rock weather service office, said the majority of activity from the approaching storm system is likely to happen well into the nighttime hours from Tuesday into Wednesday morning.
"We could see some stuff in the afternoon, isolated showers and maybe a couple of strong thunderstorms, but it looks like the main weather threat is going to occur after dark," Goudsward said. "It'll probably get going around midnight up in Northwest Arkansas with a large squall line that's expected to move through the state during the night and reach the Mississippi River around 11 o'clock in the morning. Once it gets organized it's just going to race across the state."
One Little Rock couple shared their worries following news of predicted severe weather.
Terri and Kristin Stroh's home was damaged by the EF3 tornado that tore through west Little Rock on Friday. Trees and debris littered their front yard as they talked Monday about how the tornado shredded the entire neighborhood.
Parts of their roof and the exterior of the home were also damaged in the storm. Neighboring homes suffered varying damage -- with none left fully intact -- with tarps covering roofs and windows as miscellaneous debris covered the lawns and homes of every property in the neighborhood.
"Well, I'm not staying here," Terri Stroh said. "It's too dangerous. We kind of rode [the last storm] out. We didn't know it would happen the way it did. We're terrified and we've been jumpy about everything since."
Because of the roof damage to their home from Friday's storm, the couple said water damage from the approaching storms is likely inevitable. Asked about the emotional weight of preparing for another round of severe weather, the couple placed their heads in the palms of their hands before letting out a long sigh.
"I'm scared to death," Terri Stroh said. "It stormed a little at our friend's house last night and I was having nightmares."
Martha Stroh -- who is related to the couple -- rode out Friday's storm in her home just nine houses down from Terri and Kristin Stroh's residence.
"Up until this morning I was quite anxious with just the rain coming down last night," she said. "I'm staying elsewhere for the time being."
The speed of the system, Goudsward said, will limit the amount of rainfall that's likely to be produced, with rainfall totals expected to range from an inch-and-a-half to two inches in the far southern portions of the state to approximately an inch and a half at most across the central part of Arkansas and lesser amounts to the north.
"It's going to be blowing through pretty quick, so heavy rain and flooding is not our primary concern," Goudsward said.
The primary concerns, he said, are the amount of wind energy and the timing of the storms.
"These things coming through at night is never good," he said. "And there's just a lot of wind energy with this. We've got winds aloft from the southwest, winds on the surface from the southeast, so we're unstable and we've got a significant increase in moisture so it's setting up for strong, rotating thunderstorms and unfortunately, these are going to be coming through at night."
Most nights, Goudsward said, a low-level jet stream develops between 3,000 and 5,000 feet, and this particular system has meteorologists urging people to use caution and be aware of developing storms.
"This one looks to be quite strong so it's this low-level jet stream, this nocturnal jet stream that has us particularly concerned," he said.
Regarding Friday's storms, Goudsward said two additional tornado tracks have been confirmed in Central Arkansas by surveyors, in Prairie and Stone counties. Both storms, he said, were short-lived and of less intensity than those that struck Pulaski County and Cross County. He said preliminary reports indicate that a possible EF1 tornado set down in rural Prairie County west of Des Arc and a possible EF2 tornado set down in Stone County near the Alco community. Preliminary indications are, he said, that both tornadoes were on the ground only a short time before dissipating.
WYNNE TORNADO HAD LONG TRACK
Scott McNeil, a staff meteorologist with the National Weather Service office in Memphis, confirmed Monday that the tornado that struck Wynne on Friday set down nine miles southwest of the city near County Road 537 as an EF2 tornado and moved to the northeast, intensifying as it approached Wynne. The storm decimated much of the city, destroyed the high school and killed four people as it moved along a 54-mile northeasterly track to the Mississippi River, where it re-intensified as it crossed into Tennessee briefly before dissipating.
"That thing intensified as it went through Wynne and somewhere northeast of town started to weaken a bit, causing some damage just north of [U.S.] 64," McNeil said. "It tracked just north of Parkin and Earle, causing some EF2 damage, then continued across northern Crittenden County and then, as it approached the river it started to strengthen again."
McNeil said weather service surveyors identified damage to trees near the river that has been given a preliminary rating of EF3.
"There was really intense tree damage near the river," he said. "We've done that part from southwest Cross County all the way up to where Tipton County, Tenn., kind of bleeds over into the river ... That track right there looks like about 54 miles continuous. That tornado does cross the river into Tennessee and goes a few more miles before dissipating."
Including the track into Tennessee, McNeil said, the total track of the tornado is likely to be close to 60 miles in a continuous line. Then, he said, just to the southeast of that track, a tornado formed in Tipton County that cut a 40-mile trail of destruction to include EF3 damage in Covington.
"Peak damage is in Wynne at EF3, then scattered EF2 damage along the rest of the track and then re-intensifying to EF3 as it crosses the river," he said. "We're lucky there weren't more targets toward the river because that thing was really intense, as they found out in Wynne. Luckily, the second time it intensified it was just pretty much tree area right there along the river."
McNeil said wind speed estimates and the width of the funnel have not been finalized but preliminary estimates suggest wind speeds in Wynne approached 140 to 150 miles an hour and the width of the funnel ranged between one-half of a mile and one mile wide at the storm's peak.
"That again is preliminary," he said. "Satellite imagery will give us a better idea once that comes in ... It's not final for a bit while we study it."
As with Central Arkansas, McNeil said that for Tuesday night into Wednesday, wind is the biggest worry as the system moves through.
"We'll get some storms late Tuesday night into Wednesday as it sort of starts to form a line during the day and tracks southeast," he said. "Wind is probably the biggest threat, but we can't rule out a tornado as well."
TAX DEADLINE PUSHED FOR VICTIMS
At a press conference Monday at Camp Robinson, Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders announced two executive orders she said are intended to relieve those directly affected by Friday's storm. One executive order approves paid leave for state employees directly affected by the tornado Friday and the other will extend the state income tax deadline for anyone directly affected.
The current filing deadline for state income tax is April 18.
"As we've said from day one, our focus is going to be on the people first and the paperwork second," Sanders said. "As much as we can, we're trying to alleviate some of the pressure points that individuals have."
U.S. Sen. Tom Cotton, R-Ark., joined Sanders for the press conference, urging residents to prepare for more possible severe weather.
"We can rebuild your homes, we can rebuild your schools, we can rebuild your business, but we can't bring you back to life," Cotton said. "I know it may seem, sometimes, like you can ride out a storm, but the risk is simply not worth it. Please heed their warnings and follow their directions to make sure you protect yourself and your loved ones."
Sanders also urged residents to be mindful of weather alerts during the approaching severe weather event.
"We want to make sure people are paying attention to their local officials and weather alerts that are coming in around the state," she said. "There is a large area of Arkansas that could be impacted so please pay attention to any weather alerts that you see over the course of the next 48 hours."
Sanders also announced the opening of a FEMA center in Little Rock, at the Immanuel Baptist Church City Center, located at 315 N. Shackleford Rd. Additional FEMA disaster relief centers are expected to open in North Little Rock and Wynne within the next 24 to 36 hours, she said.
"Our goal is to make sure that they have a one-stop shop so that they can come in and process things on both a federal, state and city level," Sanders said. "Any documentation that they need or specific assistance requests that they have, they can do that all from one place."
The NLR location is expected to also offer assistance to those affected by the storms in Jacksonville.
The governor also highlighted a website -- HelpArkansas.com -- which launched Monday morning to provide information to people in need of assistance or who are looking for ways to donate and volunteer.
Sanders said the site is for those who need assistance and those looking for ways to donate and volunteer.
"All of those things will be in that one place to make it as simple as possible -- for those who need assistance as well as those who want to help out fellow Arkansans."
SIGHTSEERS TOLD TO STAY HOME
As recovery efforts continue in Pulaski County, County Judge Barry Hyde asked people to stay out of the damaged areas unless they live there or they are volunteers or part of a crew helping with cleanup or repair.
Madeline Roberts, spokeswoman for Hyde, said sightseers become a problem for residents and recovery crews.
"We are continuing to ask people, to urge them, do not go to these areas unless you have an absolutely necessary reason to be there," Roberts said. "Do not go sightseeing. The traffic -- because people are coming in and want to look at everything -- it's getting in the way of emergency personnel trying to do their jobs."
For the people living in the affected neighborhoods, Roberts said, such behavior is an additional -- and unwelcome -- disruption on top of the disaster itself.
"It's just upsetting," she said. "You have people driving by and taking pictures and that's just not OK... Stay out. Unless you are a resident of the area, emergency personnel, clean-up crew, volunteer, stay out. Do not go sightseeing."
Damage in the unincorporated areas of the county, Roberts said, was light, with the extent being a tree blown down and a gate damaged, and the bulk of the storm's fury occurred in the cities of Little Rock, North Little Rock, Sherwood and Jacksonville. She said county officials were out Saturday with National Weather Service surveyors assessing damage and are continuing to work to provide relief to affected residents.
"Right now we're working on emergency housing," Roberts said. "Utilities continue to be a top priority because once utilities are re-established we can come in and start clearing roads, but we can't do that until the lines are cleared."
Roberts said the county is also assisting with debris collection and is ready to step in to help with other recovery efforts.
"We're continuing to work with the cities and the state to see what to do next," she said.
POWER SLOWLY COMING BACK ON
As of 8:30 p.m. Monday, Entergy Arkansas was reporting a total of 6,643 power outages in its service area, with 6,295 of those related to Friday's storms. In Little Rock, 3,758 customers were still without power, 1,369 customers in Wynne were without power, 738 in Jacksonville, 313 in Sherwood and 117 in Cammack Village.
According to the North Little Rock Electric Department website, 2,755 North Little Rock customers were without power as of 8:30 p.m. Monday. That total included a large area from John F. Kennedy Boulevard to the west side of the utility's service area where power was out to facilitate repairs, according to the department's Facebook account.
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KYIV — Basic services were being restored in Ukraine’s capital, Kyiv, on Saturday after the latest wave of Russian air strikes on critical infrastructure, as residents navigated a city gripped by fog and girded for a holiday season marked by uncertainty.
Mayor Vitali Klitschko said a quarter of Kyiv remained without heating but that the metro system was back in service and all residents had been reconnected to water supply by early morning.
Only around one-third of the city remained without electricity, he said, but emergency outages would still be implemented to save power. “Because the deficit of electricity is significant,” he wrote on the Telegram messaging app.
Ukrainian officials said Russia fired more than 70 missiles on Friday in one of its heaviest barrages since the Kremlin’s Feb. 24 invasion, forcing emergency blackouts nationwide.
Ukraine has managed to restore power to almost 6 million people in the last 24 hours, President Volodymyr Zelensky said in a video address.
“Repair work continues without a break after yesterday’s terrorist attack. ... Of course, there is still a lot of work to do to stabilize the system,” he said.
“There are problems with the heat supplies. There are big problems with water supplies,” Zelensky added, saying Kyiv as well as Vinnytsia and Lviv further to the west were experiencing the most difficulty.
Earlier this month, Kyiv Mayor Klitschko had warned of an “apocalypse” scenario for the capital if Russian air strikes on infrastructure continued, though he also said there was no need yet for people to evacuate.
“We are fighting and doing everything we can to make sure that this does not happen,” he told Reuters on Dec. 7.
In a gloomy winter haze on Saturday, officials reopened a popular pedestrian bridge that had been damaged during an earlier air strike and were setting up a smaller-than-usual Christmas tree in a central square.
The vast space in front of the centuries-old St. Sophia Cathedral is traditionally anchored by a hulking evergreen at Christmas. But officials this year opted for a 40-foot artificial tree festooned with energy-saving lights powered by a generator.
Orthodox Christians make up the majority of Ukraine’s 43 million people.
Klitschko said the tree was funded by donors and businesses, and that no public celebrations would take place.
“I doubt this will be a true holiday,” said Kyiv resident Iryna Soloychuk, who arrived with her daughter to see the tree just hours after another round of air-raid alerts wailed across the country.
“But we should understand that we’re all together, that we should help one another.”
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MONTERREY, Mexico (AP) — The U.S. women’s national team will play Canada in the final of the CONCACAF W Championship for a spot in the 2024 Olympics.
The United States beat Costa Rica 3-0 in the semifinals Thursday night on goals from Emily Sonnett, Mallory Pugh and Ashley Sanchez. Canada downed Jamaica 3-0 in the late game to earn the other spot Monday night in the championship.
The four teams had already qualified for the region’s berths at the 2023 Women’s World Cup as the top finishers in the group stage. The winner of the W Championship additionally earns one of the region’s spots in the Olympics.
The U.S. team extended its shutout streak in World Cup or Olympic qualifying matches to 32 games.
“I think we need to be overall sharper,” Sonnett said about facing Canada. “I don’t think our team’s very satisfied with that win. There’s a lot that we need to focus on.”
The United States has won the past two World Cups, but the Americans are heading into next summer’s tournament in Australia and New Zealand with a different look. Coach Vlatko Andonovski has focused on developing young talent since winning the bronze medal at last year’s Olympics, and up-and-coming players including Sophia Smith and Mallory Pugh have cracked the starting lineup.
A few veterans remain, including Alex Morgan and Becky Sauerbrunn, who both started Thursday.
Morgan had the team’s best chances early on. One of her opportunities, a left-footed shot, went wide left in the 13th minute.
Defender Sonnett broke through with her first international goal in the 33rd minute. Pugh scored her first goal of the tournament in first-half stoppage time — with a backheel assist from Rose Lavelle — to give the United States a 2-0 lead at the break.
Sanchez capped the victory with her goal in stoppage time.
Casey Murphy got the starting nod in goal for the United States.
“Obviously, it’s a semifinal, we’re here to go to the final, to win the final,” Murphy said. “That was one step to get to there.”
For Costa Rica, Noelia Bermudez made the first start of the tournament in goal. Costa Rica won its first two group-stage matches before falling to Canada 2-0 on Monday.
Jessie Fleming scored for Canada in the 18th minute of the late game at Estadio Universitario. The conditions were muggy, with temperatures in the mid-90s at the start of the night.
Allysha Chapman added a goal on a header in the 64th minute. It was her first international goal since 2015. Adriana Leon scored in the 76th.
In addition to the four direct berths in the World Cup, the third-place finishers in the two groups at the W Championship, Panama and Haiti, advanced to an intercontinental playoff in February in New Zealand.
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NCSA to Expand Role as Official Recruiting Services Partner, Support All USYS Events
Including Olympic Development Program, National League, Elite 64
CHICAGO, Aug. 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- NCSA College Recruiting, the world's largest college recruiting platform, has renewed its partnership with US Youth Soccer (USYS), the largest youth sport organization in America and the leader in youth soccer.
NCSA will continue to provide educational tools and resources to US Youth Soccer members with the goal of assisting families in navigating the college recruiting process.
Athletes ages 13 and over will have the option to create a free NCSA profile when registering for US Youth Soccer events and gain access to NCSA's extensive recruiting network of over 4,500 collegiate men's and women's soccer coaches across the U.S.
As part of the renewed partnership, NCSA will provide additional recruiting education to athletes and parents including seminars at US Youth Soccer events, as well as free online webinars on how to navigate the college recruiting process.
"One of the toughest challenges for any aspiring college athlete is to successfully navigate the recruiting process," said US Youth Soccer Chief Executive Officer Skip Gilbert. "We are thrilled to be continuing our partnership with NCSA College Recruiting and helping to support the aspirational goals of USYS players from every state association."
US Youth Soccer will also integrate NCSA's recruiting software, Coach Packet, and team recruiting platform, Team Edition, into all regional and national events including its Olympic Development Program (ODP), National League, and newly-established Elite 64 performance tier competition, which encompasses more than 15 of USYS' annual events.
Coach Packet provides easy access to the latest rosters, player data, schedules, and custom evaluation metrics by taking the historic bundles of paper handouts at recruiting events and complementing them with a dedicated universal iOS app. By using Coach Packet on their mobile devices, college coaches and scouts who attend US Youth Soccer events will have an easier, more efficient way of recruiting and evaluating players.
Team Edition allows coaches to track and help guide team's college recruitment processes with easy-to-use software by providing athletes exposure to NCSA's network of college coaches.
"Since we first partnered with US Youth Soccer in 2018, NCSA has helped hundreds of USYS athletes find success in recruiting and continue their sport at the next level," said NCSA President Lisa Strasman. "We look forward to continuing to work with USYS and finding new ways of integrating our tools and products into its events to better serve their members on their recruiting journey."
In addition to US Youth Soccer, ten national governing bodies have named NCSA their official recruiting partner: USA Hockey, USA Baseball, USA Softball, US Lacrosse, USA Field Hockey, USA Track and Field, USA Volleyball, USA Wrestling, USA Water Polo, and USA Triathlon.
Founded in 2000, NCSA offers recruiting advice and college coach connections to help student-athletes find their best college fit.
NCSA College Recruiting is the world's largest college recruiting platform connecting tens of thousands of student-athletes to more than 35,000 college coaches across 37 sports each year.
NCSA is part of IMG Academy, the leader in athletic-academic education and development for high school student-athletes.
Learn more about NCSA at www.ncsasports.org.
US Youth Soccer, the largest youth sport organization in the country, is on a mission to provide world-class support, resources, and leadership, helping every member fulfill their goals on and off the field of play. US Youth Soccer registers nearly 2.5 million players annually. Through its programming, resources and leadership, US Youth Soccer is advancing the game for its 54 Member State Associations, 10,000 clubs and leagues and nearly 1 million administrators, coaches, and volunteers. US Youth Soccer connects families and communities to the power of sports and its shared love of soccer. US Youth Soccer provides a path for every player, offering programs that provide a fun, safe and healthy environment for players at every level of the game.
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With a pair of Division-II ACHA championships in their back pocket, and a move to the Division-I level approaching, the University of Mary's men's hockey team wanted to challenge itself.
The Marauders' busy second-half schedule will provide plenty of challenges. They have 12 games remaining against teams ranked in the top 20 of both Division-I and Division-II of the ACHA.
"We're preparing for March," Marauders head coach Dan Huntley said. "We're still trying to figure out who we are, what kind of team we are, and what our leadership style is with our captains."
Not that their first half was lacking challenging opponents.
Through their first 25 games, in which the Marauders went 20-4-1 (4-1 against D-I, 16-3-1 against D-II), they have played 13 games against teams ranked in the top 15 of both divisions and went 9-3-1.
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"That's a pretty good record," Huntley said. "We're leading ACHA's Division II in wins, and we've learned a lot from the games we've lost. Teams are preparing for us and want to beat the No. 1 team."
That gauntlet included the Marauders' first program win over Minot State, the current top team in ACHA D-I.
"Bit of a reversal of weekends (with Minot State and Dakota College-Bottineau)," Huntley said. "Minot State is an unbelievable team, we felt lucky to walk out and be successful and that we can compete at that top level."
On the defensive end, the improved competition seems to have brought out the best in the Marauders.
After nearly matching their program-best goals-per-game allowed last season -- 1.675, just missing the debut season's 1.660 -- the Marauders have allowed an average of just 1.36 goals per game.
That impressive feat has been lead by goaltenders Kyle Hayden and Conan Hayton, who have combined for 11 shutouts and have allowed just 31 goals on 633 shots faced, a goals against average of 1.26 and a save percentage of .953.
"Kyle's at 14, 15 starts and has nine shutouts," Huntley said. "To consistently do that is unreal."
Huntley has full faith in Hayton as well.
"Conan's the next-best goaltender at D-II and would start on plenty of D-I teams," Huntley said. "He played well and won us the game against Minot State. We know down the stretch we have two guys we can lean on, and we can get them both rested before the national tournament."
After averaging no less than four goals a game in any of their first four seasons, the Marauders are down to an average of 3.8 (95 goals in 25 games) this season.
"From the first four years to this year, our goals against are down, but so is our goals scored," Huntley said. "We're not scoring as much, so we have to play defense as well as we can and keep ourselves in a position where if we score two or three goals, we can still win that game."
Their power play has figured into some of those struggles.
The Marauders had five power-play opportunities in their most recent game, a 5-3 loss to Dakota College-Bottineau.
"That's one of the hardest buildings, besides maybe ours, to go into and play in," Huntley said of Bottineau's barn. "They compete hard, know how to forecheck in their building."
Scoring on any one of their five opportunities would have given the Marauders the tying goal they needed to send the game into overtime.
"There wasn't anything wrong with how we played," Huntley said. "We put 110, 115 shots on net (in the two-game series with Bottineau), we just didn't score enough. We were 0-for-12 on our power play during that series, so one power-play goal on Saturday would have sent us into overtime."
While the Marauders' power play has had stretches of effectiveness and ineffectiveness, its penalty kill has been better than ever.
"Our penalty kill is the best it's been in five years now," Huntley said. "We're at 93, 94 percent, and we've scored as many shorthanded goals as we've given up power-play goals. We put a lot of pressure on teams because we use four sets of killers, we go deep into our lineup with our penalty kill."
While injuries have forced some unusual line combinations throughout the season, there have been plenty of players continuing their usual levels of success.
Back from a knee injury that cost him the second half of last season, Isaiah Thomas has teamed with Alex Flicek and Caleb Petrie to form the Marauders' highest-scoring line.
"We've been experimenting with line combinations," Huntley said. "We've had a lot of injuries with different guys having to sit out for periods of time, so that brings a different aspect.
"Isaiah had surgery on his ACL in January, so it hasn't even been a full 12 months yet. He's rehabbed extremely well. We were cautious with him, and since he's been in the lineup, we've had a boost since we've put them together."
Thomas (nine goals, 14 assists), Flicek (five goals, 16 assists), and Petrie (four goals, 14 assists) were especially dominant in the month of December.
After the line was shut out in their 3-1 loss to Minot State, with Petrie out of the lineup, the trio combined for nine goals and 12 assists in their next four games.
"That's going to be a special line for us down the road," Huntley said. "They have the same mentality, play with some grit and excitement, high-IQ hockey guys. It's fun to watch them."
Injuries have tested the Marauders' depth, particularly early on in the season, and it has held up.
The Marauders have had 18 different players score a goal, and 20 players register points.
"Depth has played a major role in our success the last four years," Huntley said. "We can take our time in getting guys healthy. Guys don't feel they need to rush back into the lineup. We've had some opportunities for guys maybe on our fourth line to jump up to the first line for a weekend to see what they can do."
Mary's defensive corps has once again been lead by Drew Lenertz, who is one of 12 skaters in double figures in points and is the lone player to play in every single one of Mary's hockey games to date.
"He's at 214 consecutive games," Huntley said of Lenertz's ironman streak. "That's an incredible amount of games to play in a college career. He'll be missed like our other seniors that have moved on in years past."
After the semester break, the Marauders have six games against unranked but tough competition in Dakota College-Bottineau, Waldorf University, Midland University (D-I), and the University of Cincinnati (D-II). After that, they have consecutive games against No. 16 D-II Minnesota-Crookston, No. 9 D-I Jamestown, and No. 1 D-I Minot State.
"Our ability to go out and face some great teams in the second half will prepare us well as we go down the stretch towards the national tournament," Huntley said. "We will have to be ready for every single night. I'm excited to watch the guys develop over the next two months to see where we end up at the end of February."
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SEATTLE — Milwaukee Brewers ace Corbin Burnes left Monday night’s game against the Seattle Mariners in the sixth inning with a left pectoral strain.
Brewers manager Craig Counsell said he thinks it’s a minor injury and he isn’t ruling out Burnes for his next scheduled start yet.
Burnes had just recorded the first out of the inning when Julio Rodriguez hit a long fly ball to center field that was caught by Owen Mitchell. Burnes turned toward the Milwaukee dugout and summoned Counsell and an athletic trainer before being removed from the game.
The 2021 NL Cy Young Award winner appeared to be pointing at his chest as he spoke with Milwaukee’s staff.
Burnes pitched 5 1/3 innings and earned the win in Milwaukee’s 7-3 victory. He allowed two runs on three hits with three strikeouts.
In his previous start, Burnes threw eight shutout innings against Arizona.
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BUCHAREST, Romania (AP) — Romania’s defense minister Vasile Dincu resigned Monday, citing difficulties working with the country’s president who’s also chief of the NATO country’s armed forces.
Dincu’s resignation comes a week after sparking controversy by suggesting that Ukraine’s only chance for peace would be in negotiating with Russia, in contrast to Romania’s official stance.
Dincu, a member of the ruling Social Democrat party (PSD) who has held the post in the coalition government for almost a year, said on Facebook that he sent his resignation letter to President Klaus Iohannis, and Prime Minister Nicolae Ciuca.
Romania, a European Union and NATO member that borders war-torn Ukraine, has become an increasingly important western ally since Russia invaded Ukraine on 24. Feb, and hosts multinational battlegroups and air defense systems for the 30-nation security alliance.
Dincu explained his decision to resign as necessary to avoid hindering decision-making in military programs and “to not block a number of projects absolutely necessary for the optimal function” in the defense ministry and army.
No interim minister or successor has yet been announced.
Marcel Ciolacu, the leader of PSD, said Monday that he has requested incumbent Prime Minister Ciuca, a former defense minister, to step in as interim “because Romania is obliged to ensure stability on the eastern flank of NATO.”
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NEW YORK (AP) — Customers of Venmo, PayPal and CashApp should not store their money with those apps for the long term because the funds might not be safe during a crisis, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau warned Thursday.
The alert comes several weeks after the failure of Silicon Valley Bank, Signature Bank and First Republic Bank, which all experienced bank runs after fearful customers with uninsured deposits pulled their money en masse.
The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation insures bank accounts up to $250,000. But money stored in Venmo or CashApp or Apple Cash is not being held in a traditional bank account. So, if there is an event similar to a bank run with those payment apps, those funds may not be protected.
Some of the funds may be eligible for pass-through insurance coverage if customers do certain activities with the apps, the CFPB said, but generally by default the apps are not covered by deposit insurance. For example, if a customer opened a PayPal Savings account, it would have deposit insurance through PayPal’s partner bank, Synchrony Bank. But the general PayPal account is not covered by insurance. For Apple Cash, which can be insured through Green Dot Bank, it requires a user to verify their identity to get deposit insurance.
“We find that stored funds can be at risk of loss in the event of financial distress or failure of the entity operating the nonbank payment platform, and often are not placed in an account at a bank or credit union and lack individual deposit insurance coverage,” the CFPB said in its report.
“Consumers may not fully appreciate when, or under what conditions, they would be protected by deposit insurance,” the agency added in its report.
Peer-to-Peer payment apps and non-banks offering bank-like services have exploded in popularity in the last decade. Venmo now has more than 90 million customers and recently announced it was going to allow parents to create accounts for their teenage children, potentially bringing in tens of millions of new customers for the app.
Apple recently announced a savings account tied to its Apple Card that is operated by Goldman Sachs. The savings account took in billions of dollars in deposits within days of its launch.
The Financial Technology Association, an industry group that represents PayPal as well as Cash App’s owner Block, emphasized in a statement that those products are safe.
“Tens of millions of American consumers and small businesses rely on payment apps to better spend, manage, and send their money. These accounts are safe and transparent, with users receiving FDIC Insurance on their accounts depending on the products they use,” the association said.
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Maryland voters will decide next year whether to enshrine the right to abortion in the Maryland Constitution, after the House of Delegates voted Thursday to put a constitutional amendment on the ballot.
The House voted 98-38 for a bill that already has cleared the state Senate by the three-fifths margin needed to bring the question before voters in 2024. A simple majority would be needed by voters to approve it.
In June, the U.S. Supreme Court overturned the 1973 Roe v. Wade ruling, giving control over abortion to the states. Since then, states have been working to either restrict or strengthen abortion access.
NEVADA CONSIDERS ENSHRINING ABORTION RIGHTS IN STATE CONSTITUTION
Since November, three states have affirmed abortion protections in their constitutions, including California, Vermont and Michigan. Kentucky voters rejected a ballot measure aimed at denying any constitutional protections for abortion.
Missouri voters could decide on whether to restore abortion rights, if constitutional amendments make it to the 2024 ballot. The proposals would amend the state's constitution to protect abortion rights and pregnant patients, as well as access to birth control. Now, most abortions are outlawed in the state. There are exceptions for medical emergencies, but not for cases of rape or incest.
In Ohio, supporters of a proposal to enshrine abortion rights in the Ohio Constitution are in the signature-collecting phase to get more than 413,000 voters to put the issue on the fall ballot.
The right to abortion already is protected in Maryland law. The state approved legislation in 1991 to protect abortion rights if the Supreme Court allowed abortion to be restricted. That law was petitioned to the ballot and voters approved the right in 1992 with 62% of the vote. Advocates argue that adding the protection to the state constitution would make it even harder for opponents to try to strip away abortion rights in the future.
Registered Democrats outnumber Republicans 2-1 in Maryland.
A constitutional amendment in Maryland doesn't require approval by the state's governor, though Gov. Wes Moore, a Democrat, has expressed support for it, as well as other bills the General Assembly is advancing to protect abortion rights this year.
Another Maryland measure is designed to protect patients and providers from criminal, civil and administrative penalties relating to abortion bans or restrictions in other states.
MISSOURI PROPOSALS MAY PUT ABORTION BACK ON BALLOT
A separate data-privacy bill aims to protect medical and insurance records on reproductive health in electronic health information exchanges that can be shared quickly and widely across state lines.
Another measure would ensure public colleges and universities in Maryland have a plan for student access near campuses to birth control, including emergency contraception and abortion pills.
Maryland lawmakers have said the state already is seeing an increase in patients from other states. A new abortion provider is opening this year in western Maryland — just across from deeply conservative West Virginia, where state lawmakers recently passed a near-total abortion ban.
The Women’s Health Center of Maryland in Cumberland, roughly 5 miles from West Virginia, will open its doors in June to provide abortions to patients across central Appalachia, a region clinic operators say is an "abortion desert."
Last year, Maryland lawmakers enacted a law over then-Gov. Larry Hogan’s veto to expand abortion access by ending a restriction that only physicians could provide abortions and requiring most insurance plans to cover abortion care without cost. The law enabled nurse practitioners, nurse midwives and physician assistants to provide abortions with training.
Moore, in one of his first acts as governor, announced in January he was releasing $3.5 million to expand abortion training in the state. Hogan, a Republican, had declined to release the money while he was in office.
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Lawmakers in Washington Taking Action to Address Growing Concerns Over Youth Social Media Use
WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - As concerns mount in Washington over the impact of social media use on youth mental health, some lawmakers are taking action to begin to tackle what many say is a youth mental health crisis.
U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy issued a 19-page advisory on Tuesday, warning that social media can proudly harm the mental health of children and called for safeguards from tech companies.
The Surgeon General wrote that, “there are ample indicators that that social media can have a profound risk of harm to the mental health and well-being of children and adolescents.”
“A lot of research shows that excessive social media use is related to higher levels of depression and anxiety, isolation, poor body image and self-esteem. And so the surgeon general’s warning, I think, is emphasizing these negative effects and really saying we need to do something about this,” said Danielle Virgadamo, a Clinical Psychologist at the Kennedy Krieger Institute in Baltimore.
Virgadamo said that the warning came out just as the effects of social media use are becoming more and more evident in children that they are seeing.
“So as mental health providers, we’re seeing a lot more negative effects of children coming in and specifically parents mentioning social media as being an issue for kids and their families,” she said. “Parents are coming in really concerned with the types of content that the kids are looking at and also how much time they’re spending on social media.”
The White House announced this week that it is taking steps to protect youth mental health, including by leading an interagency Task Force on Kids Online Health & Safety to identify current and emerging risks of harm to minors associated with online platforms.
Several bills have also been introduced in Congress to address the crisis including the Protecting Young Minds Online Act that Congressman Bryan Steil (R-WI) introduced earlier this month with Congresswoman Becca Balint (D-VT).
“I came together in a bipartisan way, introduced legislation that said what we need is a national strategy, in particular for young kids in middle school, kids who are feeling the mental health challenges as relates to social media,” said Rep. Steil.
The bill requires that the Center for Mental Health Services come up with a strategy to address the effects of new technologies, like social media.
Steil said said the bill is not the complete solution but emphasized that it will bring together a team of experts to start address the issue.
“This is a real opportunity to take a step back, recognize that social media is prevalent throughout all kids educational years and say, how do we put safeguards, put some guardrails in place to really help children who are experiencing depression or other negative thoughts as it relates to social media,” he said.
Other bills that have been introduced in Congress to address youth social media use concerns include the Clean Slate for Kids Online Act, the Kids Online Safety Act and Protecting Kids on Social Media Act.
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ST. PAUL, Minn. — A Minnesota lawmaker who's been a longtime critic of police on Tuesday defended his conduct during a traffic stop for his adult daughter that turned into a verbal confrontation between him and officers.
Police said that Rep. John Thompson, of St. Paul, arrived in another vehicle Sunday after they pulled over his daughter for expired license tabs and for swerving out of her lane.
St. Paul Police Chief Todd Axtell said in a Facebook post on Monday that Thompson “jumped out and immediately began interfering by yelling and questioning the traffic stop and identifying himself” as a state legislator.
The chief accused the lawmaker of attempting “to intimidate and bully police officers” who were just doing their jobs. He said it was “an absolute shame” that his offices had to “endure illegitimate claims of racism, that John Thompson is still serving in the Legislature."
In a statement Tuesday, Thompson, who is Black and has accused police before of racially profiling drivers, including himself, denied misusing his position and had some praise for police.
“As an elected official I certainly would not attempt to misuse, intimidate or bully police officers with my official position,” Thompson said. “I responded as any concerned father would, arriving at a chaotic scene to help deal with my frightened daughter, who was having a verifiable mental health episode.”
Thompson said the episode was triggered by the “large presence” of St. Paul police. But he also said the officers on the scene treated him “with the utmost respect” and did an “exemplary job” of deescalating the situation.
House Democrats expelled Thompson from their caucus last fall amid old domestic abuse accusations and questions about whether he really lived in his east side district. Those allegations, which he denied, surfaced after Thompson accused a St. Paul officer of racially profiling him during a traffic stop in which he was ticketed for driving on a suspended Wisconsin license.
Thompson rejected calls at the time from top Democrats, including Gov. Tim Walz, that he resign, and remained in office as an independent. He lost a bid in March for the Democratic endorsement in his district to former Liz Lee, a former staffer for U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar and then-U.S. Rep. Keith Ellison, but has said he is running for reelection anyway.
Thompson became an activist after his friend, Philando Castile, was killed by a suburban police officer during a traffic stop in 2016. As a legislator, he has campaigned for a ban on pretextual stops for minor offenses and other police accountability measures, including a bill to speed up the release of police body camera videos.
The Minnesota Police and Peace Officers Association urged Thompson to allow police to release body camera video of the Sunday's incident, which requires his consent under current state law.
Brian Peters, the association's executive director, said in a letter to Thompson on Tuesday that authorizing the release would corroborate his explanation for what happened.
“Another benefit would be to highlight the effectiveness of St. Paul’s police officers in de-escalation in a mental health situation, as you also noted in your statement,” Peters wrote.
Democratic House Speaker Melissa Hortman, of Brooklyn Park, declined to comment Tuesday on whether the incident warrants an ethics investigation. She told reporters that would be up to the House Ethics Committee, but that she hadn't heard of anyone planning to file a complaint.
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With nice weather finally rolling in, pretty soon we’re all going to be spending more time outdoors. Whether that means going camping, spending days at the beach, or just doing yard work to spruce up your outdoor space, there’s one thing that makes all of those activities better: music. This deal from Amazon means you can save some extra cash while you listen with a new Anker Soundcore 2 Portable Bluetooth Speaker on sale for $29.99 (25% off).
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SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- EDCON, a non-profit annual global Ethereum conference and De University of Ethereum (UETH), a decentralized global educational platform initiated by the Ethereum community announced today that its interactive symposium, "Ethereum a New Era", will take place on August 28th at CHASE CENTER in San Francisco. This highly anticipated FREE event will be the first time Ethereum's Vitalik Buterin and Ethereum's core researchers and developers have come together in public to openly deliberate future plans of action and direction.
Ethereum: a New Era will bring attendees the opportunity to learn from and exchange ideas with the top minds of Ethereum. This event is open to blockchain enthusiasts as well as industry experts. The attendees will have unparalleled access to inspiring keynote speeches, panel discussions, Q&A sessions and networking opportunities.
Keynotes and panels at the event are set to address some of the most important questions from the community — from the process of PoS to consensus safety, layer 2 decentralization, blockchain regulation, and Ethereum's road to mass adoption.
"UETH is dedicated to helping all members of the community that are motivated to learn while also creating an environment that will foster the development of the future leaders of Ethereum," said Cy Li, the director of UETH. "We are thrilled to host this symposium in San Francisco and bring together the best and brightest of our community. With Ethereum entering the new proof of stake era and the amount of innovation it's channeling globally, there has never been a more important time for Ethereum and its core team members to come together and address the future of the blockchain."
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NORTH OLMSTED, Ohio (WJW) — Doctors are crediting an Ohio teenager with helping to save his mother’s life after she suffered a medical emergency.
Kim Morales of North Olmsted has been a fierce protector of her 15-year-old son, and has fought for Jaxon, who has autism, to receive the best of everything, starting with his education.
Jaxon told Nexstar’s WJW, “I mean, she means everything to me, she’s like the whole world to me, I love her very much and I would not want to be away from her ever.”
Kim Morales is a Type 1 diabetic and, last week, was feeling sluggish and asked her son to get her snacks and juice. A short time later, Jaxon noticed that his mom seemed to be unresponsive.
“I was like, scared, really, I was worried,” he said.
Jaxon immediately called his father, a truck driver who was on the road at the time, and told him he felt there was something wrong because his mom would not wake up.
“He said he kept trying and trying and I said, ‘well, turn the light on, shake her, you know, try to get her up.’ She didn’t respond,” said Matt Morales.
Based on what Jaxon was saying, Matt Morales told another family member to call 911. Kim Morales was rushed by ambulance to the UH St. John Medical Center in Westlake, where doctors discovered she not only had low blood sugar, she had also suffered a heart attack and had pneumonia.
“When she got to the ER, her blood pressure was dangerously low and her oxygen levels were very low as well, and they actually told her that she was on death’s doorstep and if it wasn’t for the quick action of Jaxon, she wouldn’t be here with us today,” Matt explained.
When Kim’s condition stabilized, the first thing she asked for was to see Jaxon and his 13-year-old sister, Amelia.
“It feels good that she was going to be OK. I was relieved,” said Jaxon.
Doctors have told the family that when Kim is allowed to go home, she will still be on oxygen and will need plenty of rest, but the family is convinced that Kim will be receiving the best of care at home, courtesy of her guardian angel Jaxon.
It is the special talents that Jaxon showed when his mom needed him most, that have confirmed why she has always sought the very best for her son.
“He pays attention, he may be quiet but he observes, he notices things and he trusts his own gut,” said Matt.
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What do ordinary Russians think about President Vladimir Putin's invasion of Ukraine, and how much are they feeling the effect of Western sanctions?
Denis Volkov has been working to find out. He's the director of the Levada Center, an independent polling firm in Russia.
As Morning Edition's Steve Inskeep notes, doing anything independently in Russia is tricky (the government has branded the firm a foreign agent), as is conducting polls on this topic — since the government prohibits calling the invasion a war, and dissenters are arrested.
The Levada Center stays within those parameters by asking whether people support the actions of the Russian military.
Volkov found that some 80% of respondents do support the military, but that group is by no means a monolith. He says about 50% have "definite support" without any qualms, but the other 30% have support with reservations. And he sees shock and anxiety across the entire group.
Volkov told Inskeep that he's aware of the pitfalls with these polls, but they may still have valuable information to teach us.
"We must understand that polls show us not what people really think or really believe, but what they want to share," he says.
Volkov says these polls are conducted face-to-face, and people are assured of anonymity. Still, he notes, the survey results reveal at least as much about what people are willing to say in public than about how they truly feel.
"We are measuring public attitudes that, more or less, coincide with how people will behave in public," he adds.
He says the firm asks about peoples' feelings, and is seeing that both groups — those who support and oppose the military's actions — are anxious and afraid. He contrasts this to public opinion surrounding the annexation of Crimea in 2014, recalling that there were positive feelings and even "euphoria" at the time.
"This time, you do not see this euphoria," Volkov says. "It's rather that people understand that this is serious, that there is fighting. But at the same time, many say that they're supporting and some people even say that they should support, because it's international conflict and they have to support their government."
Volkov adds that public opinion matters, even though the Russian government isn't taking the public's pulse in order to plan its next moves. He says officials are instead monitoring the situation to make sure that it's "under control."
And as Russia's war in Ukraine continues, the U.S. and other Western allies are hitting it with more economic sanctions.
One-quarter of respondents say they already feel the effect of those sanctions, according to Volkov. People who are from disadvantaged groups are suffering the most, he adds, because they don't have the resources to adapt.
On the other hand, Volkov says that people in big cities who are well-off and well-connected do have the resources, but are suffering "morally."
By that, he means that those who were most connected to the outside world might have been less inclined to support Putin's military operation, but now find themselves cut off from the West. That means they're on conflicting sides — and feel the shunning of Russia most of all.
The digital version of this story originally appeared on the Morning Edition live blog.
This interview was produced by David West and Sean Saldana, and edited by Taylor Haney.
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LES urges customers to report power outages online
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - With winter weather in the forecast, Lincoln Electric System is reminding customers of its online outage reporting tool at LES.com/Report. LES utilizes two separate outage reporting tools to ensure 24/7 outage support. The third-party provider of LES’ phone system, Powerline, is experiencing temporary, intermittent service, resulting in some callers receiving a busy signal. Until full service is restored, LES customers should use LES.com/Report as their primary outage reporting method.
“LES invests in infrastructure to keep outages to a minimum; however, winter weather can lead to outages,” said Lisa Hale, vice president of Customer Services. “We also build resiliency into our outage reporting systems because we know how important it is to reach us when an outage occurs. Our teams are taking extra steps to ensure open communication with customers while our provider fully restores phone system services.”
If you experience an outage, keep the following tips in mind:
- For a life-threatening situation, call 9-1-1 immediately.
- If you have a medical condition that requires electricity, create a plan for a battery back-up in advance of a power outage.
- Be sure you are not the only one with an outage. If your neighbors have power, check fuses and circuit breakers before reporting the outage.
- Report your outage at //LES.com/Report.
- If you are unable to report an outage using the online or mobile form, you may leave a message at 402.475.4211, option 1. Please note that this reporting method may have a longer response time.
- If you encounter a downed power line, stay clear and report it at //LES.com/Report. Even if you believe the line is de-energized, you should never go near a downed power line.
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JERUSALEM (AP) — Installing an elevator doesn't normally involve a 2,000-year plunge into an ancient city's history. But in Jerusalem, even seemingly simple construction projects can lead to archaeological endeavors.
Archaeologists from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem say they have made numerous discoveries, including an ornate first-century villa with its own ritual bath, after a project began to increase access for disabled people to Jerusalem's Western Wall.
The villa, located footsteps from where the biblical Jewish Temples stood, was uncovered during several years of salvage excavations in the Jewish Quarter of Jerusalem's historic Old City. Archaeologists perform salvage excavations to make a scientific study of ancient artifacts and buildings before they are removed to make way for modern construction.
Jerusalem's Western Wall is the holiest site where Jews can pray and millions of worshipers and tourists visit it each year. But to get to the site from the adjacent Jewish Quarter, visitors typically have to descend 142 steps, or take a long detour around the city walls to one of the nearby gates.
In 2017, the Jewish Quarter Reconstruction and Development Company got the green light to begin construction of two elevators to let visitors make the 26-meter (85-foot) descent with greater ease. The location was a narrow sliver of largely undeveloped slope abutting the existing staircase on the eastern edge of the Jewish Quarter.
“The Western Wall is not a privilege, it's elemental for a Jew or for any person from around the world who wants to come to this holy place,” said Herzl Ben Ari, CEO of the development group. “We have to enable it for everybody.”
However, like modern development projects in other ancient cities, such as Istanbul, Rome, Athens and Thessaloniki, archaeological finds slowed progress to a crawl.
“This plot of land where the elevator is going to be built remained undisturbed, giving us the great opportunity of digging through all the strata, all the layers of ancient Jerusalem,” said Michal Haber, an archaeologist from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem.
Five years into the undertaking, the archaeological work is nearing completion, but the elevators are only expected to be brought online in 2025.
During their dig, the archaeologists carefully peeled back successive layers of construction and debris that had accumulated over two millennia, over 9 meters (30 feet) in total. Historical waypoints included Ottoman pipes built into a 2,000-year-old aqueduct that supplied Jerusalem with water from springs near Bethlehem; early Islamic oil lamps; bricks stamped with the name of the 10th Legion, the Roman army that besieged, destroyed and was afterwards encamped in Jerusalem two millennia ago; and the remains of the Judean villa from the final days before the ancient Jewish Temple’s destruction in the year 70.
Archaeologist Oren Gutfeld said they were surprised to uncover traces from Jerusalem’s reconstruction as the Roman city of Aelia Capitolina in the 2nd century.
Fragments of frescoes and intricate mosaics from the villa indicated the wealth of the home’s occupants. But upon reaching bedrock, Gutfeld and Haber’s team made one last find: a private Jewish ritual bath hewn into the limestone mountainside and vaulted with enormous dressed stones.
Haber said the most significant thing about the bath, known as a mikveh, was its location overlooking the Temple esplanade.
“We are in the wealthy neighborhood of the city on the eve of its destruction,” she said.
While the elevator project is less contentious, development or archaeology excavations in Jerusalem, a city is holy to three faiths, often take on a political dimension. The Palestinians claim east Jerusalem as the capital of their hoped-for state and Israel views the entire city and its eternal, undivided capital.
Israel captured east Jerusalem, which includes the Old City and holy sites to Jews, Christians and Muslims, in the 1967 war. It later annexed east Jerusalem in a move unrecognized by most of the international community.
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PITTSBURGH, Dec. 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- "I thought there could be an improved way to install horizontal rails to vertical fence posts with a supportive bracket," said an inventor, from Fort Worth, Texas, "so I invented the FENCER'S FRIEND. My design could serve as a second pair of hands, until required drilling procedures and hardware installations are complete."
The patent-pending invention provides an effective bracket device for easy and quick fence rail-to-post installation applications. In doing so, it ensures that the rail is held in place. As a result, it eliminates the need for assistance. The invention features an efficient and durable design that is easy to use so it is ideal for contractors, fence installers and do-it-yourselfers. Additionally, a prototype model is available upon request.
The original design was submitted to the Dallas sales office of InventHelp. It is currently available for licensing or sale to manufacturers or marketers. For more information, write Dept. 21-DAL-273, InventHelp, 217 Ninth Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15222, or call (412) 288-1300 ext. 1368. Learn more about InventHelp's Invention Submission Services at http://www.InventHelp.com.
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Green Bay neighbors asked to be alert and on the lookout for Peeping Tom
GREEN BAY, Wis. (WBAY) - Green Bay police continue to ask for the community’s help as they investigate a series of Peeping Tom incidents on the city’s east side.
The Green Bay Police Department says six separate Peeping Tom incidents were reported since July 4 on the far east side. The most recent happened just a few days ago.
Police say they’ve noticed a pattern where a person is spotted outside of windows located at ground level. However, police say it’s unclear at this time if there is one person or multiple individuals.
Police posted surveillance images on Facebook, showing the suspect from the most recent incident, which happened in an area bordered by E. Mason St., Newberry Ave., Bader St. and Edgewood Dr.
“There’s a lot of moms and dads and families that live on these streets in the City of Green Bay. We want to make sure that they feel safe and welcome,” police operations commander Kevin Warych said.
He said police want to alert the community without causing fear.
“It’s important for the community to know that we’re working very hard, 24 hours a day if need be to make sure that we do everything we can to catch the person responsible for this because we know how much harm and fear that this causes.”
“We’re just asking the community to be a good partner: Call in suspicious people, be the eyes and ears where we can’t be, and really work together with your neighbors to keep your community safe. Because we will be in the areas where these incidents are occurring. We’re deploying our resources, developing operational plans so that we can catch the person responsible for this,” Warych continued.
Warych says practicing simple safety tips can reduce the chances of becoming a victim.
“Light deters criminal activity, so if you can keep a porch light on or a garage light on, odds are people won’t come where it’s well lit. We want people to close their blinds, lock their doors, and most importantly, be a good partner with the police department and call in suspicious behavior.”
Anyone who has information that could identify the voyeur should call the police department’s non-emergency line, (920) 432-3200 -- unless it is an emergency.
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Grand Canyon vs. Sam Houston Women's Basketball Predictions & Picks - February 9
Published: Feb. 9, 2023 at 2:45 PM MST|Updated: 2 hours ago
Thursday's contest features the Grand Canyon Antelopes (16-6) and the Sam Houston Bearkats (11-11) facing off at Bernard Johnson Coliseum in what should be a tight matchup, with a projected 66-64 win for Grand Canyon according to our computer prediction. Tipoff is at 7:30 PM ET on February 9.
The Antelopes enter this matchup on the heels of a 64-59 victory against New Mexico State on Saturday.
Grand Canyon vs. Sam Houston Game Info
- When: Thursday, February 9, 2023 at 7:30 PM ET
- Where: Bernard Johnson Coliseum in Huntsville, Texas
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Grand Canyon vs. Sam Houston Score Prediction
- Prediction: Grand Canyon 66, Sam Houston 64
Grand Canyon Schedule Analysis
- When the Antelopes beat the Stephen F. Austin Ladyjacks, the No. 45 team in our computer rankings, by a score of 74-70 on January 7, it was their season's signature victory.
Grand Canyon 2022-23 Best Wins
- 77-75 on the road over UT Arlington (No. 97) on January 12
- 61-50 at home over UMKC (No. 118) on December 3
- 70-60 at home over Cal Baptist (No. 124) on December 31
- 71-63 on the road over Montana (No. 144) on December 8
- 73-60 at home over North Dakota (No. 212) on November 25
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Grand Canyon Performance Insights
- The Antelopes have a +270 scoring differential, topping opponents by 12.3 points per game. They're putting up 72.6 points per game, 56th in college basketball, and are allowing 60.3 per outing to rank 74th in college basketball.
- In 2022-23, Grand Canyon has averaged 67.8 points per game in WAC action, and 72.6 overall.
- The Antelopes are putting up more points at home (75.8 per game) than away (67).
- At home Grand Canyon is giving up 59.3 points per game, 2.8 fewer points than it is on the road (62.1).
- The Antelopes have fared worse offensively in their previous 10 games, averaging 68.3 points per contest, 4.3 fewer points their than season average of 72.6.
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A Home Depot employee shot and killed inside a California store during a confrontation with a shoplifting suspect on Tuesday has been identified as a loss prevention worker who was getting married this summer, authorities said.
Blake Mohs, 26, intervened to stop 32-year-old Benicia Knapps from stealing at the store on Johnson Drive in Pleasanton when he was shot during the struggle, the Pleasanton Police Department said in a news release.
Mohs, a Tri-Valley resident, later died of his injuries. He was due to marry his fiancée on Aug. 12, according to his wedding website. Along with his fiancée, he is survived by his parents and brother.
Mohs’ friend, Scott Rodgers, told FOX2 KTVU, that Mohs was a longtime member of the Boy Scouts of America, achieving the rank of Eagle Scout in 2014.
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Friends said that Mohs met his fiancée while they both were volunteering with the organization and were going to have their wedding reception at the camp where they first met.
"We were so excited for the two of them," Rodgers said. "They truly loved each other."
Police said Mohs was a well-known member of the community who helped keep customer and staff safe. He was also involved in community youth programs.
Pleasanton Mayor Karla Brown called Mohs a model for the community.
"I am devastated by the loss of Blake Mohs in yesterday’s senseless shooting. Through his service to Tri-Valley organizations, Blake was a model for others. To have a life cut short is heartbreaking and infuriating," said Brown.
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The shooting occurred around 2:15 p.m. inside the store as Mohs and Knapps got into a physical confrontation. Knapps allegedly resisted Mohs and shot him.
Knapps escaped to a getaway car driven by 31-year-old David Guillory and fled the scene. Knapps’ 2-year-old child was also inside the car, police said.
Authorities recovered a handgun at a nearby intersection and arrested the pair in Oakland at around 2:30 p.m. Knapps’ child was put in the care of relatives.
Knapps was arrested on suspicion of murder, robbery, child endangerment and conspiracy, the station reported, citing police.
Guillory was arrested on charges of child endangerment, evading police and driving the wrong way, according to online jail records.
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Home Depot said in a statement that it was "heartbroken over this senseless tragedy."
"Blake was our associate and friend, and our hearts go out to his family and everyone who knew and loved him," the statement said.
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MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Ohio (WDTN) – A man is dead after a two-vehicle crash in Harrison Township Friday.
The Montgomery County Coroner’s Office identified the victim as 31-year-old Antonio Scott, of Dayton. He died after the crash that happened at 8:12 p.m. on Friday, August 12.
According to the crash report, Scott was travelling from west to east on Wheeler Avenue when he approached the intersection at Salem Ave. He was attempting turn left to go north State Route 49.
Scott turned left into the lane of oncoming traffic, stopped then proceeded further into the intersection where his car was hit by another vehicle that was traveling from north to south on Salem Avenue.
After the two units collided, Scott’s vehicle spun, traveled south on Salem Avenue and came to rest after rolling partially on the curb. The second vehicle crossed into coming traffic, ran off the road, hit a pole then came to rest.
Another person was in Scott’s vehicle, according to the report, but it’s not known if they were injured.
The crash is under investigation.
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SHEBOYGAN, Wis. (WFRV) – 3 Sheeps Brewing Company hosted a fundraiser for Sheboygan’s Above and Beyond Children’s Museum. Parents attending the fundraiser say their kids cannot wait for the museum to reopen.
“You know I think above and beyond children’s museum is a wonderful spot and our kids love going there I think it’s a great resource for the community,” said Sheboygan parent Kyle McMann.
The museum closed indefinitely last December due to damage from bursting water pipes. Founder of 3 Sheep Brewing Company Grant Pauley says the museum’s closure affected the entire community.
“When it happened it kind of hurt all of us, it was devastating. So, we just wanted to see what we could do, we reached out to the children’s museum, and they latched on right away and decided let’s just see if we could have a takeover in the taproom,” stated Pauley.
A recent inspection shows the estimated damage is worth more than one hundred and fifty thousand dollars. The museum says collecting donations will help reopen its doors.
“Fundraising is going to help us get through this crisis we have our insurance claim helping on that end, but the fundraising side of it is going to make sure that we can put in the necessary repairs that have to happen before we can open up to the public,” explained Jackie Erdman executive director Above & Beyond Children’s Museum.
The museum hopes to reopen in February and is celebrating its 30th anniversary. Click here for more information on donating to the museum.
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CASTLE ROCK, Colo. (KDVR) — A former bus driver for Douglas County School District is facing 30 misdemeanor child abuse charges for an incident caught on camera in early March in Colorado.
Brian Fitzgerald, 61, was driving students from Castle Rock Elementary School on March 1, when he addressed the children on the bus.
“You guys need to be in your seats,” Fitzgerald said on the intercom. “You want to see how dangerous that is?”
Moments later, Fitzgerald reportedly hits the brakes of the bus, causing some children to bump into the seats in front of them. A speedometer on the video recording shows the speed drop from 9 mph to zero.
Castle Rock Police investigated the incident and filed the case with the District Attorney’s office. The citation includes 30 misdemeanor charges for knowing and reckless child abuse. One of the 30 charges noted an injury. The case is now in the hands of the 18th Judicial District.
“The video is incredibly difficult to watch. Riding a bus to and from school should be a happy, enjoyable experience for students. The behavior and actions of this bus driver are completely unacceptable. We are so grateful to the parents and the principal who reported this incident, allowing us to take swift action and ensure this driver was never again allowed behind the wheel of a DCSD bus. Thank you for your partnership in watching out for our children.”
Paula Hans, DCSD Public Information Officer
Fitzgerald was fired from the district. A summons has been issued for Fitzgerald, and he is expected to be in court on May 12.
FOX31 was able to reach Fitzgerald over the phone, but he declined to comment on the case.
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CHARLOTTE COUNTY, Fla. — A Port Charlotte man was arrested after illegally dumping storm debris at a Charlotte County residence.
Latherio Leonard, 28, was charged with littering commercial or hazardous waste, according to the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO).
According to the report, deputies were searching through a pile left at Winchester Blvd. on Nov. 26. Inside the materials, they found a connection to a resident at Partridge Ave. in Englewood.
Due to the home’s owner being hospitalized, deputies talked to someone working on the home. CCSO said the worker told investigators that two Black men were paid to remove trash from the house and other homes in the area.
The following day, investigators spoke with additional neighbors. One told deputies she hired a trash disposal company a month ago and referred them to the neighbor.
According to CCSO, she said the company’s owner’s name was “Latherio”, and he was at the residence deputies were investigating loading trash into a U-Haul truck.
After receiving his number from the woman, deputies then posed as customers, called Leonard and asked him to meet them and give an estimate to remove storm-damaged debris.
According to the report, Leonard came to the location in a red Buick sedan along with another man. As deputies drove near the vehicle, Leonard attempted to drive away.
After deputies stopped him, he confessed to dumping the debris.
Leonard was then taken to the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office Jail, according to CCSO.
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Premier LP-GP networking to be featured alongside robust agenda of keynotes and panels focused on alternative investments, fintech and venture investing
NEW YORK, Aug. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- SALT, a premier global thought leadership forum, today announced its preliminary speaker list and agenda ahead of its upcoming SALT New York conference, taking place this September 12-14 at the Javits Center Expansion in New York City.
SALT's flagship event will convene over 2,500 investors, entrepreneurs, policymakers and industry leaders for three days of content revolving around the themes of alternative investments, global macro, fintech, digital assets, venture investing and disruptive technologies. This year's conference will be an iConnections members-only event and have dedicated time on Tuesday and Wednesday for GP/LP meetings.
The full preliminary agenda and speaker list can be found here. Speaker highlights include:
- Todd Boehly, Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Eldridge
- Soraya Chabarek, Co-CEO of CQS
- Edwin Conway, Senior Managing Director at BlackRock and Global Head of BlackRock Alternative Investors
- Bruce Flatt, Chief Executive Officer at Brookfield Asset Management
- Vanessa Grellet, Managing Partner at Aglaé Ventures
- Robyn Grew, Head of ESG at Man Group
- Sir Michael Hintze, Founder, Group Executive Chairman and Senior Investment Officer of CQS
- Vinod Khosla, Founder of Khosla Ventures
- Greg Jensen, Co-Chief Investment Officer and Head of Investment Engine at Bridgewater
- Hartley Rogers, Chairman of Hamilton Lane
- Balaji Srinivasan, Technologist and serial entrepreneur
- Margaret Vo Schaus, Chief Financial Officer at NASA
More information on the conference, including registration information and FAQs, can be found here. For media attendance and media partnership inquiries, please contact pro-SALT@prosek.com.
About SALT
SALT is a global thought leadership forum focused on innovation and investing, founded in 2009 by Anthony Scaramucci and SkyBridge Capital. Its mission is to empower big ideas by connecting people and capital. SALT's flagship events bring together the world's foremost investors, creators and thinkers for high-level collaboration and networking. First airing in May 2020, SALT Talks is a digital media series featuring conversations with leading entrepreneurs. For more information please visit https://www.salt.org/ and follow SALT's Twitter and LinkedIn for content and updates.
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Lil Wish Lanterns spark children's imaginations through positive thinking and play.
NEW YORK, Oct. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - What happens when you make a wish? Children have asked this question since the beginning of time. Now, there's an answer. Intersell, a company dedicated to turning innovative ideas into reality is bringing the magical world of Wishlandia to Children everywhere with its new light-up, collectible line, Lil Wish Lanterns. It captures the innocence and magic of little dreamers and storytellers, inviting them to believe in the power of wishes.
This line of unique collectible toys will inspire children's imaginations with magical characters and light-up lanterns. The magical characters that drive the story are called Wishimals. They travel to the four lands of Wishlandia: the lands of Friendship, Love, Courage, and Happiness to make wishes come true. Choose from 1 of 32 collectible characters and insert it into the wishing lantern. Make a wish and pull the string. Watch the lantern spring to life, illuminating the Wishimal with a rainbow of colors! This is where the child's imagination and the journey of the Wishimal begins. Lil Wish Lanterns are the only illuminated collectibles that integrate light and character to create a crystal appearance, providing a unique collector's experience!
"The concept for Lil Wish Lanterns came from a storytelling experience I had with my own kids," says Phil Albritton, father and creative mind behind the toy. "Every night during the height of the pandemic I would tell my son and daughter a bedtime story. It was a scary time and we all needed a bit of light and positivity. We made a wish for the world to heal and for things to get better. My kids' nightly wishes became the foundation on which we built the Lil Wish Lanterns universe. I'm so grateful to be working with INTERSELL to transform the story of Lil Wish Lanterns into a tangible experience for children everywhere to have that nightly routine of hope, wishing, and empathy."
Lil Wish Lanterns are available for purchase today online at Amazon.com and on shelves at Learning Express.
The Lil Wish Lanterns collection will include:
Amazon (October 15, 2022)
- Lantern with book, 2 Wishimals - $24.99
- Triple pack (1 base and 3 Wishimals) - $17.99
- Single blind pack (set of 3) - $12.99
- FREE downloadable app with games and virtual library
Learning Express (October 15, 2022)
- Single blind pack - $3.99
- Triple pack (1 base and 3 Wishimals) - $14.99
- Lantern with 2 Wishimals - $19.99
- FREE downloadable app with games and virtual library
For more information on Lil Wish Lanterns, visit them on FB, IG, TikTok and Twitter!
INTERSELL was founded in 2007 and is based right outside of New York City. INTERSELL works with inventors from around the world to develop, market and distribute inventions and brands to more than 80 countries through DTC marketing and brick and mortar Retail.
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International hospitality brand conserved nearly 391,800 kilowatts of electricity by participating in the world's largest grassroots environmental movement across more than 100 properties
HOLLYWOOD, Fla., April 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- As a part of Hard Rock International's ongoing commitment to 'Save The Planet,' the world-renowned brand once again joined forces with World Wildlife Fund (WWF) to participate in its annual Earth Hour movement. In an effort to support the planet and inspire others to take action, 114 Hotels, Cafes and Casinos in two dozen countries saved nearly 391,800 kilowatts of electricity this year; enough to power more than 1,500 outdoor concerts and significantly besting its 2019 and 2021 results. Together, Hard Rock International and World Wildlife Fund have helped conserve more than 603,000 kilowatts to-date through the Earth Hour movement.
World Wildlife Fund's annual Earth Hour global environmental event encourages countries, businesses, and iconic landmarks to host events and switch off lights to build awareness for climate change action. Hard Rock Hotels, Cafes and Casinos participated by "going dark" on Saturday, March 26 for one hour starting at 8:30 pm local property time. During that time, guests at the properties' restaurants, bars, Rock Shops®, hotel rooms, lobbies and outdoor spaces enjoyed candle-lit dinners, acoustic musical performances, flame shows, sustainable cocktail promotions, and ROXITY Kids Club events.
"Hard Rock is thrilled to once again team up with World Wildlife Fund and lend support to the important work they do by bringing our 'Save The Planet' commitment to life during Earth Hour" said Paul Pellizzari, Vice President of Global Social Responsibility for Hard Rock International. "We hope that through the company-wide contribution of nearly 391,800 kilowatts conserved, our Hotels, Cafes and Casinos inspire others and showcase how simple habits can help preserve nature for generations to come."
In addition to Earth Hour, Hard Rock supported World Wildlife Fund throughout April by inviting all team members from across 68 countries to join its 'Save The Planet' Global Trivia Challenge. Engaging and informative questions focused on plastics and food – two environmental impact areas that closely impact Hard Rock operations – were led by WWF experts, Erin Simon, Head of Plastic Waste and Business, and Pete Pearson, Senior Director and Global Lead for Food Waste and Loss.
Imagery and video of Hard Rock's Earth Hour participation can be found here.
About Hard Rock®
Hard Rock International (HRI) is one of the most globally recognized companies with venues in 68 countries spanning 253 locations that include owned/licensed or managed Hotels, Casinos, Rock Shops®, Live Performance Venues and Cafes. HRI also launched a joint venture named Hard Rock Digital in 2020, an online sportsbook, retail sportsbook and internet gaming platform. Beginning with an Eric Clapton guitar, Hard Rock owns the world's largest and most valuable collection of authentic music memorabilia at more than 86,000 pieces, which are displayed at its locations around the globe. In 2021, Hard Rock was honored as one of Forbes Magazine's Best Employers for Diversity, a Top Employer for Women and the Top Employer in the Travel & Leisure, Gaming, and Entertainment Industry. Hard Rock was also designated as a U.S. Best Managed Company by Deloitte Private and The Wall Street Journal and named the top performing hotel brand in J.D. Power's North America Hotel Guest Satisfaction Study for the third consecutive year in 2021. The brand is owned by HRI parent entity The Seminole Tribe of Florida. For more information on Hard Rock International, visit www.hardrock.com or shop.hardrock.com.
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UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The U.N. Security Council postponed Wednesday’s vote on extending the U.N. political mission in Haiti after China called for closed consultations on the proposed resolution.
China has no diplomatic relations with Haiti, which is the Western Hemisphere’s poorest country and is being wracked by an increase in gang-related violence, with kidnappings and killings on the rise.
Russia’s deputy U.N. ambassador, Dmitry Polyansky, said after the meeting that “everybody’s very much preoccupied, and we think that we need to do more.” The question is “what to do in practical terms,” he said.
The United States and Mexico, which are in charge of drafting the resolution, will make some changes to the text.
In October 2021, a last-minute compromise was reached between China, which wanted only a six-month extension for the U.N. mission, and many other council members that called for a long-term U.N. presence and sought a year-long mandate.
That resolution adopted unanimously extended the political mission until this Friday. Diplomats said they expected to vote on a new resolution on that day.
When that resolution was adopted in October, Haiti had been contending with the assassination of President Jovenel Moïse last July, a magnitude 7.2 earthquake that killed over 2,200 people in August, and escalating gang-related killings, kidnappings and turf wars.
A year after the assassination, gang violence is even worse and Haiti has gone into a freefall that has seen the economy tumble and many Haitians flee the country to escape the turmoil.
This week, officials in Haiti's capital reported that dozens of people had died as a result of days of fighting between rival gangs in the violent Cite Soleil neighborhood. Doctors Without Borders said Tuesday that thousands of people were trapped in that district without drinking water, food and medical care.
An overwhelmed government is struggling to crack down on the gangs. At the same time, attempts to form a coalition government have faltered, and efforts to hold general elections have stalled, leaving many wondering where Haiti is headed.
China’s anger with Haiti stems from its diplomatic relations with Taiwan. Haiti is one of just 13 countries that continue to recognize self-ruling democratic Taiwan, which China claims as part of its own territory.
The United Nations has been involved in Haiti on and off since 1990, and the last U.N. peacekeeping mission was in the country from 2004 until October 2017. The political mission now there advises Haiti’s government on “promoting and strengthening political stability and good governance,” including the implementing the rule of law, inclusive national dialogue and protecting and protection of human rights.
Mexico’s U.N. ambassador, Juan Ramon De La Fuente Ramirez, told reporters before Wednesday’s meeting that he was very concerned about the situation in Haiti.
“It’s time to act intelligently and effectively,” he said, adding that the new resolution should at least mention the deep-rooted causes of the violence, which it hasn’t previously.
The Mexican envoy also called for an urgent inter-Haitian dialogue, including with the gangs, “because that’s the only way Haitians are going to be able to assume themselves more responsibility.”
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(NEXSTAR) — From Thursday to Friday, a canyon-like hole in the sun’s atmosphere may launch a high-speed stream of solar wind into Earth’s magnetic field, causing a minor geomagnetic storm.
A coronal hole is a gigantic gulf that runs across the center of the sun. Our sun’s coronal holes are regions in its upper atmosphere where electrified gas, or plasma, is less hot or dense than in other regions, which makes them appear black.
These coronal holes “appear dark because they are cooler, less dense regions than the surrounding plasma and are regions of open, unipolar magnetic fields,” NOAA explains. “This open, magnetic field line structure allows the solar wind to escape more readily into space, resulting in streams of relatively fast solar wind.”
According to the Exploratorium, a science museum in San Francisco, the sun’s magnetic field lines do not loop back in on themselves around these holes, producing 1.8 million mph beams of solar material into space.
While beams of solar material being launched into space can sound dangerous to nearby planets, including ours, experts like Rob Steenburgh of NOAA’s Space Weather Forecast office told Nexstar, “They happen all the time and are no cause for alarm.”
Earth will likely be hit by a weak storm on Thursday, according to Spaceweather.com. The storm, called a G-1 geomagnetic storm, may cause minor power outages as well as damage to satellites, including GPS and mobile devices. There is a possibility that an aurora could be observed as far south as Michigan and Maine as well.
In the past, strong geomagnetic storms have caused power outages, radio problems, and problems with satellite navigation, but since this storm is minor, none of that should happen.
That being said, NOAA has issued an extended alert for the event.
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With just hours before the primary election, Governor Mike DeWine and First Lady Fran DeWine make a stop in Lima.
Mike DeWine is facing off against former congressman Jim Renacci, farmer and businessman Joe Blystone, and former state representative Ron Hood in Tuesday’s election. With DeWine being a career politician, he has faced many opponents in many elections, but he always comes at it with the same attitude.
“I take nothing for granted,” says DeWine. “I just ask the voters for their vote, and travel around the state and talk to as many people as we can. I think we got a very good message. Ohio is moving forward. We are creating more jobs in the state every day than we have people to fill them. And so our real focus is on education, job training.”
The DeWines came to the Lima Public Library as part of First Lady Fran DeWine's reading initiative. For the past three years, she has been working on getting more kids signed up for the Dolly Parton Imagination Library. Right now, 45% of kids from birth to five years old receive free books every month in Ohio.
“Well it’s really fun, I mean it is fun to see kids' brains turning as they are listing to a story, or reading a story,” says First Lady Fran DeWine. “And you know that these kids are ready for kindergarten when they start, they're going to have a very successful school career.”
DeWine gave out free books to the kids she read to Monday, she says if you want more information on the Imagination Library, visit your local library.
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Skate America: Fournier Beaudry/Sorensen take 3rd
Canadian ice dance duo Laurence Fournier Beaudry and Nikolaj Sorensen took bronze at Skate America after earning a 114.80 for their free dance.
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ROME (AP) — That loss to Carlos Alcaraz seems to have motivated Novak Djokovic to step up his game.
Just in time, too.
A week after his defeat to the 19-year-old Alcaraz in Madrid, Djokovic won the Italian Open without dropping a set on Sunday for his first title of the year.
Having missed a large portion of the season because he wasn’t vaccinated against the coronavirus, the top-ranked Djokovic beat Stefanos Tsitsipas 6-0, 7-6 (5) for his sixth Rome title.
Now, both Djokovic and Alcaraz need to be considered as top favorites for the French Open, which starts next Sunday.
“I go there with the highest ambitions,” Djokovic said. “I really like my chances. … The way I’ve been feeling on the court and off the court in the last few weeks, I really think I can go far.”
The status of Rafael Nadal, who has won 13 of his record 21 Grand Slam titles at Roland Garros, remains uncertain after the Spaniard’s Italian Open ended earlier than expected when his chronically injured left foot began bothering him again.
“Right now, Carlos Alcaraz or Novak Djokovic,” Tsitsipas said when asked to pick the French Open favorite — without even mentioning Nadal’s name.
As for the women, the overwhelming favorite is Iga Swiatek, the top-ranked player from Poland who defended the women’s title in Rome by overwhelming Ons Jabeur 6-2, 6-2 to extend her winning streak to 28 matches.
Swiatek was a surprise champion at the French Open in 2020 when she was ranked No. 54. Now the 20-year-old Polish player goes to Paris on a completely new level.
“I already know that I did some great stuff this season, so I feel like I can just play freely,” Swiatek said. “For sure the expectations around are higher, but I never had a problem to cut it off and not to think about it. Also I’m gaining experience at that.”
Swiatek has won five straight titles during her run.
“All these tournaments that I’ve won seem pretty surreal right now,” she said.
Djokovic lost a deciding-set tiebreaker to Alcaraz in the Madrid Open semifinals last weekend.
“That was a close, close match,” Djokovic said. “He deserved to win, but it was really one point that decided the winner. I was satisfied with the level that I was playing.”
Djokovic’s experience — he has won 20 Slams — might give him the edge on the favorites list for Paris. Especially since Alcaraz has never been past the quarterfinals of a major.
“Roland Garros is a marathon Grand Slam,” Tsitsipas said. “Every Grand Slam is a marathon Grand Slam, but specifically Roland Garros. It really takes the most out of you spiritually and physically when you’re out on the court. Clay-court (tennis) has this ability to really squeeze every single part of you.”
Djokovic, who was deported because of his un-vaccinated status ahead of the Australian Open, hadn’t won a tournament since raising the Paris Masters trophy in November.
Djokovic said the ordeal in Australia was “as much as I’ve felt pressure in my life and my career, that was something really on a whole different level.”
It was Djokovic’s 12th final at the Foro Italico.
“This court has always been very, very special,” he said. “It’s given me joy when I really needed positive sensations. Whenever my form was a bit down I’ve found energy in this city.”
Swiatek kept her composure when she saved four break points at a crucial point late in the second set, sliding in to reach a drop shot then responding with a splendid backhand volley drop winner on the final break point after a 19-shot rally.
“I kind of shifted my attitude from, ‘Whoa, she’s going to spread me around now,’ to, ‘I’m going to get to every ball now and play every point till the last shot.”
Jabeur was on a streak of her own with 11 consecutive wins entering the final after her Madrid Open title last week but the Tunisian’s crafty game of drop shots and spins proved no match for Swiatek’s swift movement and accurate groundstrokes.
“Iga is the No. 1 for a reason,” Jabeur said. “She’s really the leader here on tour. I personally have a lot to learn from her.”
The last player to win more consecutive matches was Justine Henin, who won 32 straight over 2007 and 2008. The all-time longest streak belongs to Martina Navratilova, who had a run of 74 in 1984.
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ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Tuesday afternoon's drawing of the New Mexico Lottery's "Pick 3 Day" game were:
1-2-4
(one, two, four)
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Tuesday afternoon's drawing of the New Mexico Lottery's "Pick 3 Day" game were:
1-2-4
(one, two, four)
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PHILADELPHIA, July 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- PREIT (NYSE: PEI), today issued the following statement:
The Company and its proxy solicitor continue to make efforts to achieve a quorum for the Preferred Share Trustee nominees prior to August 2, 2022 and again urge eligible Preferred Shareholders to vote. Eligible shareholders may cast their vote by contacting Alliance Advisors at 1-866-407-1960 between the hours of 9:00am and 10:00pm Eastern time, Monday through Friday and Saturday and Sunday from 10:00am to 6:00pm, as noted in soliciting materials furnished to the SEC.
PREIT recognizes and has lived up to its obligations to permit and enable the Preferred Shareholders to elect two Trustees to its Board. The Company welcomes and values the opinions of all shareholders and is open to input that may help advance the goal of enhancing shareholder value. Accordingly, the Company endorsed the Preferred Shareholder nominees in a press release issued on March 28, 2022, linked here.
The Company has remained engaged and in contact with Cygnus Capital and Mr. Hart throughout the election process. The Company has complied with its obligations with respect to election of the Preferred Shareholder Trustee nominees by including the nominees in its proxy statement, engaging a proxy solicitor to achieve a quorum to vote for the Preferred Shareholder Trustee nominees and incurring additional expenses for a subsequent mailing, solicitation calls, emails and automated phone calls. PREIT has filed all of these solicitation efforts with the SEC, further encouraging voting activity.
With respect to Cygnus' assertion that a quorum (i.e.. a majority of the Preferred Shares) was achieved at the annual meeting of shareholders on June 2, 2022, the Company respectfully, but strongly, disagrees. As a Pennsylvania Business Trust, the Company is governed by its Trust Agreement and Bylaws, which require a quorum of a majority of the outstanding Preferred Shareholders, voting together as a single class, in order to properly hold the election. Unfortunately, a quorum of Preferred Shareholders was not achieved by the time of the annual meeting. Accordingly, the meeting was adjourned until August 2, 2022 at 11:00am Eastern time to afford additional time to obtain a quorum of Preferred Shareholders.
Regarding the Company's upcoming debt maturities:
- The Company has repeatedly conveyed that it expects to be in a position to meet the covenant requirements to extend its credit facility that has an initial expiration in December 2022.
- The Company has remained in compliance with all credit facility covenants during the term of the agreement.
- The Company is working on resolution of its Fashion District obligations.
Additionally, the Company has prioritized initiatives to raise capital to reduce debt obligations and defray interest expenses. Accordingly, the Company recently announced that it had sold three assets and had used year-to-date asset sale proceeds and excess cash from operations used to reduce debt by $82 million. The Company also has sale agreements executed for another $56 million and additional transactions in the pipeline for execution.
The Board and management team are committed to enhancing value for shareholders and are committed to engaging with stakeholders and executing on key strategic initiatives.
About PREIT
PREIT (NYSE:PEI) is a publicly traded real estate investment trust that owns and manages innovative properties developed to be thoughtful, community-centric hubs. PREIT's robust portfolio of carefully curated, ever-evolving properties generates success for its tenants and meaningful impact for the communities it serves by keenly focusing on five core areas of established and emerging opportunity: multi-family & hotel, health & tech, retail, essentials & grocery and experiential. Located primarily in densely-populated regions, PREIT is a top operator of high quality, purposeful places that serve as one-stop destinations for customers to shop, dine, play and stay. Additional information is available at www.preit.com or on Twitter, Instagram or LinkedIn.
Forward Looking Statements
This press release contains certain forward-looking statements that can be identified by the use of words such as "anticipate," "believe," "estimate," "expect," "project," "intend," "may" or similar expressions. Forward-looking statements relate to expectations, beliefs, projections, future plans, strategies, anticipated events, trends and other matters that are not historical facts. These forward-looking statements reflect our current expectations and assumptions regarding our business, the economy and other future events and conditions and are based on currently available financial, economic and competitive data and our current business plans. Actual results could vary materially depending on risks, uncertainties and changes in circumstances that may affect our operations, markets, services, prices and other factors as discussed in the Risk Factors section of our other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. While we believe our assumptions are reasonable, we caution you against relying on any forward-looking statements as it is very difficult to predict the impact of known factors, and it is impossible for us to anticipate all factors that could affect our actual results. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, the effectiveness of our financial restructuring and any additional strategies that we may employ to address our liquidity and capital resources in the future; our ability to achieve forecasted revenue and pro forma leverage ratio and generate free cash flow to further reduce indebtedness; the COVID-19 global pandemic and the public health and governmental response, which have created periods of significant economic disruption and also have and may continue to exacerbate many of the risks listed herein; changes in the retail and real estate industries, including bankruptcies, consolidation and store closings, particularly among anchor tenants; changes in economic conditions, including unemployment rates and its effects on consumer confidence and spending, supply chain challenges, the current inflationary environment, and the corresponding effects on tenant business performance, prospects, solvency and leasing decisions; our inability to collect rent due to the bankruptcy or insolvency of tenants or otherwise; our ability to maintain and increase property occupancy, sales and rental rates; increases in operating costs that cannot be passed on to tenants, which may be exacerbated in the current inflationary environment; the effects of online shopping and other uses of technology on our retail tenants; risks related to our development and redevelopment activities, including delays, cost overruns and our inability to reach projected occupancy or rental rates; social unrest and acts of vandalism or violence at malls, including our properties, or at other similar spaces, and the potential effect on traffic and sales; our ability to sell properties that we seek to dispose of, which may be delayed by, among other things, the failure to obtain zoning, occupancy and other governmental approvals and permits or, to the extent required, approvals of other third parties; potential losses on impairment of certain long-lived assets, such as real estate, including losses that we might be required to record in connection with any disposition of assets; our substantial debt and our ability to remain in compliance with our financial covenants under our debt facilities; our ability to raise capital, including through sales of properties or interests in properties, subject to the terms of our credit agreements; and potential dilution from any capital raising transactions or other equity issuances.
Additional factors that might cause future events, achievements or results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by our forward-looking statements include those discussed herein, and in the sections entitled "Item 1A. Risk Factors" in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021. We do not intend to update or revise any forward-looking statements to reflect new information, future events or otherwise.
This material may be deemed solicitation in respect of the Annual Meeting to be reconvened to consider and vote on the Preferred Trustee Election Proposal and held on August 2, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. Eastern Time. In connection with the Annual Meeting, PREIT filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") a definitive proxy statement on April 22, 2022. BEFORE MAKING ANY VOTING DECISION, SHAREHOLDERS ARE URGED TO READ THE DEFINITIVE PROXY STATEMENT, ANY SUPPLEMENTS THERETO AND ANY OTHER RELEVANT DOCUMENTS FILED WITH THE SEC, BECAUSE THEY CONTAIN IMPORTANT INFORMATION. A notice of internet availability of proxy materials containing instructions on how to access the definitive proxy statement was mailed to shareholders entitled to vote at the Annual Meeting. No changes have been made in the Preferred Trustee Election Proposal to be voted on by holders of PREIT's outstanding preferred shares at the Annual Meeting. PREIT's definitive proxy statement and other documents filed by PREIT may be obtained free of charge from the SEC's website, www.sec.gov. PREIT's shareholders may also obtain, without charge, a copy of the definitive proxy statement and other relevant filed documents by directing a request by mail to PREIT, One Commerce Square, 2005 Market Street, Suite 1000, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19103, or from the Company's website, https:// www.preit.com.
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The Biden administration's foreign policy for 2022 was centered on building alliances with other countries to counter Russia and China. Next year will show whether that has had an impact.
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CLEVELAND (AP) — High school principals in Ohio have overwhelmingly rejected a proposal to allow prep athletes to sign deals cashing in on their name, image and likeness, the Ohio High School Athletic Association said Tuesday.
In voting that began May 1 and finished Monday, principals from OHSAA member schools voted 538-254 to not allow the marketing deals for high school athletes. Students would lose their athletic eligibility were they to sign such a deal.
The principals could vote again on the deals at a later date.
"If NIL is going to enter the Ohio interscholastic landscape, we want the schools to be the ones to make that determination," said OHSAA Executive Director Doug Ute in a statement. "Whatever we do moving forward, it will include discussion on this issue with our school administrators, Board of Directors, staff and leaders of other state high school athletic associations.”
OHSAA spokesperson Tim Stried previously said the organization opposed marketing deals for high school athletes.
While there are exceptions, the amounts college athletes are earning from NIL deals are small. According to data gathered by Opendorse Deals, the average payout since July for large-school Division I athletes is $664. It's just $59 for Division II athletes and $43 for Division III athletes.
Nearly 70% of deals involve social media posts, the Opendorse data shows.
David Ridpath, an associate professor of sports business at Ohio University, frames the opportunity for student-athletes to benefit financially as a civil rights issue. Athletes are not employees of the schools they attend and should not be restricted from earning money, he told the AP in April, adding that amounts won’t be large but could put “a few extra bucks in their pockets.”
“In my view, it’s all been positive,” Ridpath said. “College and, by extension, high school athletes, are not employees and should not be restricted to any market place where they have value.”
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IDAHO, USA — Ada County Highway District (ACHD) is reminding that all candidates and residents must remove campaign signs within 48 hours of an election from public right-of-way areas.
ACHD allows a temporary sign placement but, for this election, the signs need to be removed by the end of the day on Thursday, Nov. 10.
If signs are not removed, they'll be collected by ACHD and taken to their headquarters in Garden City. Owners can then make arrangements to pick them up and could be charged for the cost of removing them.
For more information about the full policy people can go to ACHD's website or call 208-387-6100.
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BERLIN (AP) — An Austrian federal court said Thursday that the state can’t be held liable for a COVID-19 infection from an outbreak at an Alpine ski resort as the pandemic hit Europe in early 2020.
The Supreme Court of Justice announced its verdict in a long-running legal battle involving a German resident who traveled to Ischgl on March 7, 2020 and visited several apres-ski venues before returning home six days later. He experienced the first coronavirus symptoms shortly afterward.
The plaintiff sought damages and a ruling that the Austrian federal government was liable for harm to him resulting directly or indirectly from authorities’ errors or failings connected to the “mismanagement” of COVID-19 in Tyrol province in late February and early March 2020.
The outbreak in Ischgl, a popular resort in western Austria, was considered one of Europe’s earliest “super-spreader” events of the pandemic.
An independent commission concluded in late 2020 that authorities in Tyrol acted too slowly to shut down ski resorts after it became clear they were dealing with one of Europe’s first coronavirus outbreaks. But the panel didn’t find evidence that political or business pressure played a role in the decision.
The federal court found that the regional government gave incorrect information in a March 5, 2020 statement suggesting that Icelandic passengers who had flown from Munich to Reykjavik and then tested positive were infected on the plane rather than in Tyrol. In fact, the court said in its May 15 verdict, authorities had already had an indication that at least one man developed symptoms before flying home.
However, it said that incorrect information would be a grounds for liability only if it created a “basis of trust” that would induce people to make faulty decisions. That wasn’t the case because the statement in question was formulated vaguely and in the subjunctive, noting that the evaluation was based on initial information and further clarification was in progress, the court found.
It also upheld lower courts’ findings that authorities’ obligations under anti-epidemic laws were designed “exclusively to protect the general public.”
The legal director of Austria’s Consumer Protection Association, Peter Kolba, said the verdict was “a deep disappointment” for people from 45 countries, some of whom he said “suffered severe damage because of the mistakes of authorities in Tyrol.”
He said in a statement that the association would examine the court’s decision carefully and consider further action for damages against the Austrian state.
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Vat pasteurization preserved more of the bioactive proteins than ultra-high-temperature or retort sterilization, especially immunoglobulins, lactoferrin, and caseins
DUARTE, Calif., Oct. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Prolacta Bioscience®, the world's leading hospital provider of 100% human milk-based nutritional products for critically ill, premature infants, announced today the publication of a journal article that compares the effects of various manufacturing methods on bioactive proteins in donor human milk.
The naturally occurring bioactive proteins in human milk play a vital role in infant nutrition. In addition to providing key nutrients like amino acids, calcium, and phosphorus,1 bioactive proteins also protect against bacterial and viral infections and contain anti-inflammatory properties.2
The peer-reviewed article, which focuses on structural and functional changes of bioactive proteins, found that the molecular structure of bioactive proteins in donor human milk that had been vat pasteurized most closely resembled those in raw milk controls, compared with other human milk processing methods, including ultra-high-temperature (UHT) sterilization and retort sterilization.2
Authored by Ningjian Liang, PhD; David C. Dallas, PhD; and colleagues at Oregon State University and the University of California, Davis, "Structural and Functional Changes of Bioactive Proteins in Donor Human Milk Treated by Vat-Pasteurization, Retort Sterilization, Ultra-High-Temperature Sterilization, Freeze-Thawing and Homogenization" was published in September in the peer-reviewed journal Frontiers in Nutrition.2 The study compared the effects on human milk when treated by commonly used processing methods.
The researchers concluded that different bioactive proteins have different sensitivity to the treatments tested. Overall, vat pasteurization preserved more of the bioactive proteins than UHT sterilization or retort sterilization did. This was especially true of three bioactive proteins: immunoglobulins, lactoferrin, and caseins.2
Intake of human milk is especially critical for babies born prematurely, with mother's own milk (MOM) being the best feeding option. When an adequate amount of MOM is not available, the American Academy of Pediatrics recommends the use of donor human milk.3
Donor human milk must be processed to eliminate the possibility of pathogen contamination before being given to infants in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU).4,5 Once the milk is processed and/or pasteurized to ensure safety, bioactivity is impacted.6,7 But prior to this study, the extent of those changes based on each processing method were unknown.
"Currently, donor milk processors lack information about the extent to which different processing techniques degrade or preserve bioactive milk proteins. Our study addresses this critical research gap as we examined the extent to which various treatments can preserve bioactive proteins," wrote Liang, a postdoctoral researcher in the laboratory of David Dallas, an assistant professor in the College of Public Health and Human Sciences at Oregon State University. "This information will support milk processors in determining how to optimally process donor milk to preserve specific milk proteins."
Liang et al. tested processed milk samples using the SDS-PAGE method, which separates proteins based on their molecular weight. They then tested the milk samples using the enzyme-linked immunoabsorbent assay (ELISA), a widely used laboratory technique that measures proteins and other substances.
"The more we learn about the importance of bioactivity in human milk, the more important it is that we understand how processing affects the milk we rely on to provide optimal nutrition to our patients," said Melinda Elliott, chief medical officer of Prolacta and a practicing neonatologist. "This study reinforces that how human milk is processed matters. Prolacta's human milk-based products are vat pasteurized to preserve as much of the natural bioactivity of the milk as possible."
Human donor milk providers use several methods to process human milk, including:
- Vat and Holder pasteurization: Heating milk to a set temperature to inactivate contaminants including bacteria and viruses. The process may reduce the activity and concentration of milk enzymes and some bioactive proteins.6
- Retort sterilization: Commercial canning method that exposes milk to high temperature and pressure. This method inactivates bacteria and viruses and is shown to result in greater damage to bioactive proteins when compared to vat and Holder pasteurization.2,6
- Ultra-high temperature (UHT) processing, with or without homogenization: Heating milk to high temperatures and homogenization, a process that evenly disperses two liquids to create a single uniform mixture, cause structural and compositional changes to the milk fat globule membrane (MFGM). Separately or in combination, these processes may play an important role in the decrease of MFGM bioactivity.8,9
The major difference between cow milk-based and human milk-based nutritional products is the composition — notably, the bioactive components that are unique to human milk. These include immunoglobulins, lactoferrin, milk fat globule membrane, and the wide spectrum of prebiotics known as human milk oligosaccharides (HMOs), which are not easily manufactured and thus are greatly decreased or missing from cow milk-based nutritional products.10 Bioactivity is thought to support infants' immunity, development, growth, and long-term health.11
Prolacta's 100% human milk-based nutritional products have the highest bioactivity in the human milk industry.12 Prolacta's nutritional products are vat pasteurized using temperature profiles defined by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to ensure pathogen inactivation and the highest level of safety while retaining as much of the natural bioactivity of the milk as possible.12 Prolacta's vat pasteurized products retain higher bioactivity than products processed using other methods, including retort sterilization and UHT processing.2,6,7
Prolacta Bioscience® Inc. is a privately held, global life sciences company dedicated to Advancing the Science of Human Milk® to improve the health of critically ill, premature infants. Prolacta's 100% human milk-based nutritional products have been evaluated in more than 20 clinical studies published in peer-reviewed journals. More than 80,000 premature infants have benefited from Prolacta's nutritional products worldwide to date.13 Established in 1999, Prolacta is the world's leading provider of human milk-based nutritional products for hospital use and is also exploring the therapeutic potential of human milk across a wide spectrum of diseases. Prolacta maintains the industry's strictest quality and safety standards for screening, testing, and processing donor human milk. Operating the world's first pharmaceutical-grade human milk processing facilities, Prolacta uses vat pasteurization and a patented, FDA-reviewed manufacturing process to ensure pathogen inactivation while protecting the nutritional composition and bioactivity of its human milk-based products. Prolacta is a global company with headquarters in Duarte, California, and can be found online at www.prolacta.com, on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn.
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References
1. Lönnerdal B. Infant formula and infant nutrition: bioactive proteins of human milk and implications for composition of infant formulas. Am J Clin Nutr. 2014 Mar;99(3):712S-7S. doi: 10.3945/ajcn.113.071993. Epub 2014 Jan 22. PMID: 24452231.
2. Liang N, Koh J, Kim BJ, Ozturk G, Barile D, Dallas DC. Structural and functional changes of bioactive proteins in donor human milk treated by vat-pasteurization, retort sterilization, ultra-high-temperature sterilization, freeze-thawing and homogenization. Front. Nutr. 2022. https://doi.org/10.3389/fnut.2022.926814
3. American Academy of Pediatrics. Breastfeeding and the use of human milk. Section on Breastfeeding. Pediatrics. 2012;129(3):e827-e841. doi:10.1542/peds.2011-3552
4. Breedveld A, van Egmond M. IgA and FcαRI: pathological roles and therapeutic opportunities. Front Immunol. 2019;10:553. doi:10.3389/fimmu.2019.00553
5. Manzoni P. Clinical studies of lactoferrin in neonates and infants: an update. Breastfeed Med. 2019;14(S1):S25-S27. doi:10.1089/bfm.2019.0033
6. Meredith-Dennis L, Xu G, Goonatilleke E, Lebrilla CB, Underwood MA, Smilowitz JT. Composition and variation of macronutrients, immune proteins, and human milk oligosaccharides in human milk from nonprofit and commercial milk banks. J Hum Lact. 2018;34(1):120-129. doi:10.1177/0890334417710635
7. Lima HK, Wagner-Gillespie M, Perrin MT, Fogleman AD. Bacteria and bioactivity in Holder pasteurized and shelf-stable human milk products. Curr Dev Nutr. 2017;1(8):e001438. doi:10.3945/cdn.117.001438
8. Salcedo J, Karav S, Le Parc A, et al. Application of industrial treatments to donor human milk: influence of pasteurization treatments, storage temperature, and time on human milk gangliosides. Npj Sci Food. 2018;2:5. doi:10.1038/s41538-018-0013-9
9. Zanabria R, Tellez AM, Griffiths MW, et al. The antiproliferative properties of the milk fat globule membrane are affected by extensive heating. Dairy Sci Technol. 2014;94:439–453. doi:10.1007/s13594-014-0171-8 2
10. Ballard O, Morrow AL. Human milk composition: nutrients and bioactive factors. Pediatr Clin North Am. 2013 Feb;60(1):49-74. doi: 10.1016/j.pcl.2012.10.002. PMID: 23178060; PMCID: PMC3586783.
11. Gila-Diaz A, Arribas SM, Algara A, Martín-Cabrejas MA, López de Pablo ÁL, Sáenz de Pipaón M, Ramiro-Cortijo D. A review of bioactive factors in human breastmilk: a focus on prematurity. Nutrients. 2019;11(6):1307. doi:10.3390/nu11061307
12. Data on file.
13. Estimated number of premature infants fed Prolacta's products from January 2007 to May 2021; data on file.
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Ex-student gets 8 years for spying for Chinese government
CHICAGO (AP) — A former Chicago graduate student was sentenced to eight years in prison Wednesday for spying for the Chinese government by gathering information on scientists and engineers in the U.S. with knowledge about aerospace and satellite technology.
A federal jury in Chicago in September convicted Ji Chaoqun, 31, of conspiracy to act as an agent of China’s Ministry of State Security without notifying the U.S. attorney general, acting as a spy in the U.S., and lying on a government form about his contacts with foreign agencies.
The charges alleged that Ji was targeted by agents with the Ministry of State Security, or MSS, shortly before he came to the U.S. in 2013 to study engineering at the Illinois Institute of Technology in Chicago.
After traveling back to China for the winter break, prosecutors said, Ji was “wined and dined” by his MSS handlers. He was eventually given a top secret contract in which he swore an oath of allegiance to the agency’s cause, agreeing to “devote the rest of my life to state security,” according to prosecutors.
Ji ultimately gathered background reports on eight U.S. citizens, all born in Taiwan or China, with careers in science and technology industries, including several who specialized in the aerospace field, prosecutors said. Seven worked for U.S. defense contractors.
He sent the reports back to his handlers in a zipped attachment that was falsely labeled as sets of “midterm exam” questions, Assistant U.S. Attorney Barry Jonas said at Ji’s trial.
In 2016, a year after Ji graduated from the college, he enlisted in the U.S. Army Reserve through a program to recruit foreigners who have skills considered vital to the national interest.
The jury found Ji guilty of giving false answers on a government background form that asked if he had ever had any contact with foreign intelligence agencies.
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ARENAC COUNTY, Mich. (WJRT) - An Arenac County woman died in a motorcycle accident over the weekend.
It happened on Sunday afternoon on Briggs Road near County Line Road in the northern part of the county in Clayton Township.
Police say 64-year-old Kimberly Gardner was driving her motorcycle when it went off the road and crashed.
No other vehicle was involved.
Gardner died from her injuries.
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SHANGHAI, Aug. 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- ZTO Express (Cayman) Inc. (NYSE: ZTO and SEHK: 2057), a leading and fast-growing express delivery company in China ("ZTO" or the "Company"), today announced the pricing of US$870 million in aggregate principal amount of convertible senior notes due 2027 (the "Notes") (the "Notes Offering"). The Notes have been offered to persons reasonably believed to be qualified institutional buyers in reliance on the exemption from registration provided by Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "Securities Act"). In addition, the Company has granted the initial purchaser in the Notes Offering an option, exercisable for settlement within a 13-day period, beginning on and including the date of the Notes Offering, to purchase up to an additional US$130 million in aggregate principal amount of the Notes.
The Company plans to use a portion of the net proceeds from the Notes Offering to pay the cost of the capped call transactions as described below. The Company plans to use the remainder of the net proceeds from the Notes Offering for (i) enhancement of the scale and capability of our logistics operations; (ii) investment in the logistics ecosystem; and (iii) working capital and other general corporate purposes.
When issued, the Notes will be general senior unsecured obligations of ZTO. The Notes will mature on September 1, 2027, unless earlier redeemed, repurchased or converted in accordance with their terms prior to such date.
Holders may convert the Notes at any time prior to the close of business on the fifth scheduled trading day immediately preceding the maturity date. The initial conversion rate of the Notes is 31.6296 of the Company's American Depositary Shares ("ADSs"), each currently representing one Class A ordinary share of the Company, per US$1,000 principal amount of Notes (which is equivalent to an initial conversion price of approximately US$31.62 per ADS and represents a conversion premium of approximately 30% above the New York Stock Exchange closing price of the Company's ADSs on August 24, 2022, which was US$24.32 per ADS). The conversion rate for the Notes is subject to adjustment upon the occurrence of certain events.
The Company may redeem for cash all but not part of the Notes at any time if less than 10% of the aggregate principal amount of Notes originally issued remains outstanding at such time (the "Cleanup Redemption"). The Company may also redeem for cash all but not part of the Notes in the event of certain tax law changes (the "Tax Redemption").
In connection with the pricing of the Notes, the Company has entered into capped call transactions with an affiliate of the initial purchaser and another financial institution (the "Option Counterparties"). The capped call transactions are generally expected to reduce potential dilution to the ADSs and the Class A ordinary shares of the Company represented thereby upon conversion of the Notes, and/or offset any cash payments the Company is required to make in excess of the principal amount of converted Notes, with such reduction of potential dilution and/or offset of cash payments, as the case may be, subject to a cap, and subject to the Company's ability to elect, subject to certain conditions, to settle the capped call transactions in cash (in which case the Company would not receive any ADSs from the Option Counterparties upon settlement of the capped call transactions). If the initial purchaser exercises its option to purchase additional Notes, the Company expects to use a portion of the net proceeds from the sale of the additional Notes to enter into additional capped call transactions. The Company has been advised that, in connection with establishing their initial hedge positions with respect to the capped call transactions, the Option Counterparties or their respective affiliates expect to purchase the ADSs and/or enter into various derivative transactions with respect to the ADSs concurrently with, or shortly after, the pricing of the Notes. The effect, if any, of this activity, including the direction or magnitude, on the market price of the ADSs or the price of the Notes will depend on a variety of factors, including market conditions, and cannot be ascertained at this time.
In addition, the Option Counterparties or their respective affiliates may modify their hedge positions by entering into or unwinding various derivative transactions with respect to the ADSs, the Notes or other securities of the Company and/or purchasing or selling the ADSs, the Notes or other securities of the Company in secondary market transactions following the pricing of the Notes and prior to the maturity of the Notes (and are likely to do so following any conversion of the Notes or repurchase of the Notes by the Company on any fundamental change repurchase date, the repurchase date or otherwise, in each case, if the Company elects to unwind the relevant portion of the capped call transactions early). Any of this activity could cause or avoid an increase or a decrease in the market price of the ADSs, other securities of the Company or the price of the Notes, which could affect whether the holders convert their Notes and the value of the consideration that holders will receive upon conversion of their Notes.
The Notes will bear interest at a rate of 1.50% per year, payable semiannually in arrears on March 1 and September 1 of each year, beginning on March 1, 2023.
About ZTO
ZTO Express (Cayman) Inc. (NYSE: ZTO and SEHK:2057) ("ZTO" or the "Company") is a leading and fast-growing express delivery company in China. ZTO provides express delivery service as well as other value-added logistics services through its extensive and reliable nationwide network coverage in China.
ZTO operates a highly scalable network partner model, which the Company believes is best suited to support the significant growth of e-commerce in China. The Company leverages its network partners to provide pickup and last-mile delivery services, while controlling the mission-critical line-haul transportation and sorting network within the express delivery service value chain.
For more information, please visit http://zto.investorroom.com.
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This press release contains statements that may constitute "forward-looking" statements pursuant to the "safe harbor" provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. ZTO may also make forward-looking statements in the Company's periodic reports to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC"), in its interim and annual reports to shareholders, in announcements, circulars or other publications made on the website of The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited (the " Hong Kong Stock Exchange" ), in press releases and other written materials and in oral statements made by its officers, directors or employees to third parties. Statements that are not historical facts, including statements about the Company's beliefs and expectations, are forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements can be identified by terminology, such as " will," " expects," " anticipates," " future," " intends," " plans," " believes," " confidence," " estimates," "likely to" and similar statements. Forward-looking statements involve inherent risks and uncertainties. Among other things, the terms of the Notes, and whether the Company will complete the Notes Offering, are forward-looking statements. A number of important factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statement. Potential risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, the development of the e-commerce industry in China, its significant reliance on the Alibaba ecosystem, risks associated with its network partners and their employees and personnel, intense competition which could adversely affect the Company's results of operations and market share, any service disruption of the Company's sorting hubs or the outlets operated by its network partners or its technology system. Further information regarding these and other risks is included in ZTO's annual report on Form 20-Fs and other filings with the SEC and the Hong Kong Stock Exchange. All information provided in this press release is current as of the date hereof, and ZTO assumes no obligation to update such information, except as required under applicable law.
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New home sales dropped in June after May’s surge
By Anna Bahney, CNN
(CNN) — New home sales dropped in June from the month before, even as buyers continued to rely on new construction as an alternative to the historically low supply of existing homes for sale.
Sales of newly constructed homes were down 2.5% in June from May, although they were up 23.8% from a year ago, according to a joint report from the US Department of Housing and Urban Development and the US Census Bureau.
June’s month-over-month pull back is further evidence that while the new construction market is being boosted by the exceptionally low inventory of existing homes for sale, affordability concerns remain. Homeowners with ultra-low mortgage rates are reluctant to sell and buy another home at a much higher mortgage rate. Sales of existing homes have been down for the past few months, while new home sales have been rising.
Sales of new single‐family houses were at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 697,000, down from a revised 715,000 in May. Sales were higher than last June’s estimated rate of 563,000.
Mortgage rates reached as high as 6.79% at the beginning of June, according to Freddie Mac, as uncertainty moved through the financial industry due to the debt ceiling standoff. This increase in mortgage rates cooled mortgage applications.
In some good news for buyers, prices of new homes dropped from May, the report showed. The median price for a new home dropped to $415,400 in June, down from $416,300 the previous month.
This is a developing story and will be updated.
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LONDON, July 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- International Game Technology PLC ("IGT") (NYSE: IGT) announced today the release of its 2021 Sustainability Report, which outlines the Company's demonstrated environmental, social and governance (ESG) performance. IGT's 15th annual Sustainability Report validates the Company's commitment to operating as an industry-leading sustainable business and illustrates its latest achievements in generating value for its stakeholders.
"IGT understood the vast importance of sustainability 15 years ago when we issued the Company's first Sustainability Report, and our 2021 Sustainability Report underscores the progress we have made since then," said Vince Sadusky, IGT CEO. "We are developing our sustainability plans to further integrate sustainability across the entire value chain and improve the ESG impact throughout our daily operations. Highlighted in our 2021 Sustainability Report, this plan outlines strategic goals that will drive our ESG performance, now and in the future."
The latest IGT Sustainability Report demonstrates the Company's drive to create value for its stakeholders, increase its corporate citizenship and enhance reporting on its activities through four key sustainability priorities: Valuing and Protecting Our People, Advancing Responsibility, Supporting Our Communities, and Fostering Sustainable Operations.
Highlights of the report include:
- Valuing and Protecting Our People: IGT values, respects and appreciates the contributions of all employees. The diversity of its workforce and their appreciation for a multicultural work environment contributes to IGT's understanding of global business needs and builds on IGT's meaningful relationships with customers and communities.
- Advancing Responsibility: IGT's commitment to advancing responsibility includes maintaining the integrity of games by ensuring its products and services are fully compliant with existing laws and the protection of all stakeholders' rights. The Company's approach to responsible gaming follows goals and commitments that aim to raise the standards of responsible gaming throughout the industry.
- Supporting Our Communities: IGT supports communities where it operates and where its employees live through corporate programs that align with the United Nations' sustainable development goals (SDGs). Community involvement and employee engagement initiatives embrace a breadth of causes through corporate giving, corporate sponsorships and employee-driven programs.
- Fostering Sustainable Operations: IGT's sustainability practices involve continual improvement of its environmental management systems and reduction of its impact on the environment.
The 2021 Sustainability Report is available online at IGT.com. For more information on IGT's global sustainability program, visit IGT.com, or follow IGT on LinkedIn.
About IGT
IGT (NYSE:IGT) is a global leader in gaming. We deliver entertaining and responsible gaming experiences for players across all channels and regulated segments, from Lotteries and Gaming Machines to Sports Betting and Digital. Leveraging a wealth of compelling content, substantial investment in innovation, player insights, operational expertise, and leading-edge technology, our solutions deliver unrivaled gaming experiences that engage players and drive growth. We have a well-established local presence and relationships with governments and regulators in more than 100 countries around the world, and create value by adhering to the highest standards of service, integrity, and responsibility. IGT has approximately 10,500 employees. For more information, please visit www.igt.com.
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This news release may contain forward-looking statements (including within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995) concerning International Game Technology PLC and its consolidated subsidiaries (the "Company") and other matters. These statements may discuss goals, intentions, and expectations as to future plans, trends, events, dividends, results of operations, or financial condition, or otherwise, based on current beliefs of the management of the Company as well as assumptions made by, and information currently available to, such management. Forward-looking statements may be accompanied by words such as "aim," "anticipate," "believe," "plan," "could," "would," "should," "shall", "continue," "estimate," "expect," "forecast," "future," "guidance," "intend," "may," "will," "possible," "potential," "predict," "project" or the negative or other variations of them. These forward-looking statements speak only as of the date on which such statements are made and are subject to various risks and uncertainties, many of which are outside the Company's control. Should one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or should any of the underlying assumptions prove incorrect, actual results may differ materially from those predicted in the forward-looking statements and from past results, performance, or achievements. Therefore, you should not place undue reliance on such statements. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements include (but are not limited to) the factors and risks described in the Company's annual report on Form 20-F for the financial year ended December 31, 2021 and other documents filed from time to time with the SEC, which are available on the SEC's website at www.sec.gov and on the investor relations section of the Company's website at www.IGT.com. Except as required under applicable law, the Company does not assume any obligation to update these forward-looking statements. You should carefully consider these factors and other risks and uncertainties that affect the Company's business. All forward-looking statements contained in this news release are qualified in their entirety by this cautionary statement. All subsequent written or oral forward-looking statements attributable to International Game Technology PLC, or persons acting on its behalf, are expressly qualified in their entirety by this cautionary statement.
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You oughta know why Alanis Morissette snubbed Rock & Roll Hall of Fame: ‘Disrespect’
Alanis Morissette is setting the record straight amid reports that she “bailed on Carly Simon” by bowing out of a tribute performance to the musician at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony.
In a lengthy statement posted Tuesday on her Instagram story, Morissette clarified her decision to skip Saturday’s event after Page Six reported that she declined to perform a duet of Simon’s “You’re So Vain” with Olivia Rodrigo at the Microsoft Theater in downtown Los Angeles.
Page Six ran the story Monday with the headline “Alanis Morissette bailed on Carly Simon Rock & Roll Hall of Fame tribute” after Rodrigo wound up performing “You’re So Vain” by herself.
Honoree Duran Duran reveals the cancer diagnosis of former guitarist Andy Taylor while John Mellencamp calls out antisemitism at the Rock Hall ceremony.
“There are some mis-informed rumblings about my not performing at The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony this past weekend,” Morissette wrote in her statement.
“Firstly, I have to say how much I adore Carly Simon and Olivia Rodrigo ... and all the amazing people and artists who were there. I have spent decades in an industry that is rife with an overarching anti-woman sentiment and have disrespectfulness, reduction, dismissiveness, contract-breaching, unsupportiveness, exploitation and psychological violence (and more) throughout my career.”
The “You Oughta Know” hitmaker explained that she “tolerated” those working conditions and “sucked it up” in the past so she could continue connecting with people she “cared about and resonated with.” But she apparently refused to endure whatever went down behind the scenes of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame ceremony.
Alanis Morissette will not support HBO’s upcoming documentary about her music career, saying the filmmaker betrayed her trust.
“It’s hard not to be affected in any industry around the world, but Hollywood has been notorious for its disrespect of the feminine in all of us,” she said.
“Thankfully, I am at a point in my life where there is no need for me to spend time in an environment that reduces women. I have had countless incredible experiences with production teams with all genders throughout my life. So many, and so fun. There is nothing better than a team of diverse people coming together with one mission. I’ll continue to show up in those environments with bells on.”
A representative for the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Foundation did not immediately respond Wednesday to The Times’ request for comment.
The 19-year-old spoke to the day’s tragic events while delivering an emotional hits-packed performance to an audience of enraptured Gen Z girls.
During Saturday’s celebration, Simon, Eminem, Lionel Richie, Duran Duran, Eurythmics, Pat Benatar, Neil Giraldo, Dolly Parton and more were inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. Simon did not attend due to “personal tragedy” after the recent deaths of her two sisters. But Sara Bareilles read a statement on behalf of her fellow singer-songwriter, who was “humbled, shocked, proud, overachieved and underqualified and singularly grateful” to be included.
After singing “You’re So Vain” sans Morissette in Simon’s honor, Rodrigo reflected on the experience via Instagram.
“feeling insanelyyyyyy lucky and honored to have helped induct the magnificent Carly Simon into the rock n roll hall of fame last night,” the teen pop sensation wrote.
“being in a room with some of the greatest songwriters of all time was something I’ll never ever forget. congrats Carly ily!!!!”
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South Suburban adds assistant: South Suburban head coach John Pigatti announced a new addition to his coaching staff on Wednesday. Former high school basketball coach Lamont Bryant will be joining the Bulldogs' staff. Bryant compiled a 229-56 record in his time at the high school level. He coached at the Chicago schools Marshall, Whitney Young and Hyde Park. He captured a state title in 2008 with Marshall. Bryant's former players include three NBA players, including the Lakers' Patrick Beverly.
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McIlroy: LIV should be barred from Ryder Cup: With the PGA in Rome this week — at the same course that will host the Ryder Cup next year — questions have turned to the involvement of LIV players in the international competition. Rory McIlroy, one of the PGA's biggest supporters, has stuck to his guns, reiterating his belief that LIV players should not be a part of the yearly competition. Luke Donald, Europe's captain, on the other hand, says he wants whichever players will give his team the best chance to win — even if that includes LIV players.
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DETROIT (AP) _ The winning numbers in Thursday evening's drawing of the Michigan Lottery's "Daily 4" game were:
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DETROIT (AP) _ The winning numbers in Thursday evening's drawing of the Michigan Lottery's "Daily 4" game were:
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SOUTH ABINGTON TOWNSHIP, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/YOU)— There’s a changing of the guard in South Abington Township as a local police chief prepares to step down after half a century in law enforcement.
Members of the South Abington Township police force pose for a group picture a keepsake as police chief Robert Gerrity prepares to mark his first step into retirement after 50 years in law enforcement.
“I think its gonna be difficult because after 50 years i don’t think anyone can just shut off the switch. I’ve been a policeman my entire life i’m sure i’ll be a police man in my mind for the rest of my life,” said Chief Gerrity.
Chief Gerrity began his career as a patrolman in 1973 in Archbald then in 1978 he started a position here in South Abington Township.
Prior to 1977, Gerrity had no formal training that’s until Lackawanna College started its Act 120 program it required training for all Pennsylvania municipal police officers.
“I was in the first class and I actually got the highest academic award in first class of the act 120 in Lackawanna College,” says Chief Gerrity
Although Gerrity admits that applications for police officers are not pouring into his office as in years past, he still views the job as a calling and wouldn’t trade his position for anything. He has many memories he’ll never forget, and is proud of the work he’s accomplished throughout his career.
I love helping people you see people at their best you see people at their worst I’ve seen homicides I’ve seen suicides accidental deaths it’s bad but on the other token, I’ve helped a lot of people by doing CPR on them.
Taking over for the top job is Officer Paul Wolfe, a member of law enforcement for 22 years. He says Chief Gerrity set a high standard, but Wolfe and the South Abington Township supervisors are confident he is more than capable of handling the top job.
“I’m just looking to keep the ship straight and follow his plan. It’s worked well since 1991, he’s been chief that long as long as I can keep it on course we’ll be in good shape,” explained Officer Paul Wolfe.
Chief Gerrity officially retires his badge, #1, on June 4, but he won’t be a stranger in this department. He plans to visit often, lending his wisdom accumulated over 5 decades to support and guide his fellow officers.
Gerrity says he plans to do a little traveling during retirement, but working is not out of the question.
In the near future, Gerrity says he may look for work in security or teaching.
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VALENCIA, Calif. , June 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Valencia Technologies Corporation, a privately held company, today announced that it has completed the world's first commercial implantation of eCoin® in Sarasota, FL. The surgery was performed by Dr. Kristie Greene, a leader in the female pelvic medicine space. eCoin® received premarket approval (PMA) from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in March 2022, making it the first and only FDA approved implantable tibial neurostimulator indicated for the treatment of urge urinary incontinence (UUI).
"The first successful commercial implantation of eCoin marks the culmination of years of hard work by our team, representing a significant milestone for Valencia and the field of UUI treatment," said Stacy Chambliss, Chief Executive Officer. She added, "We believe more patients will be served with greater satisfaction using our eCoin solution compared to the existing treatment options for UUI."
Chief Commercial Officer, Jerry Schloffman, added, "As pioneers in implantable tibial neuromodulation, we embrace the responsibility that comes with being first. Working with innovators like Dr. Greene, we are committed to a patient-centric experience focused on quality and outcomes."
"When I learned about eCoin, I was excited to have an additional option particularly for those who were happy with percutaneous tibial nerve modulation, and for individuals who wanted to avoid general anesthesia with sacral neuromodulation surgery or patients not desiring intradetrusor Botox. Immediately, it seemed a natural fit for my practice," stated Dr Kristie Greene, a urogynecologist in Sarasota, Florida who performed the first post-FDA approval eCoin® implant procedures. "My patients were equally excited when they learned about eCoin. Furthermore, it became a more attractive option once they learned that it was done with local anesthesia only."
eCoin® is a coin-sized neurostimulator implanted subcutaneously in the lower leg during a minimally invasive, outpatient procedure utilizing local anesthetic. eCoin® is the first implantable tibial nerve stimulator approved by the FDA. The eCoin® device contains a primary battery and once programmed, automatically delivers intermittent stimulation to the tibial nerve to reduce UUI symptoms.
Physicians interested in offering eCoin® therapy to their patients may register for eCoin® Physician Certification online using the eCoin® physician website at professionals.eCoin.us Patients are encouraged to visit Valencia's patient website at www.eCoin.us for more information about this novel therapy for UUI.
Valencia Technologies Corporation ("Valencia") is a private medical technology company located in Valencia, California. The company designed and manufactured its eCoin® device for the treatment of urge urinary incontinence (UUI). Learn more about Valencia at www.valenciatechnologies.com or the eCoin® device at www.eCoin.us.
Statements made in this press release that relate to future plans, events, prospects or performance are forward-looking statements as defined under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Words such as "planned," "expects," "believes," "anticipates," "designed," and similar words are intended to identify forward-looking statements. While these forward-looking statements are based on the current expectations and beliefs of management, such forward-looking statements are subject to a number of risks, uncertainties, assumptions and other factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from the expectations expressed in this press release. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date hereof. Except as required by law, Valencia undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements to reflect new information, changed circumstances or unanticipated events.
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President Biden has selected Air Force General CQ Brown to be the next Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of staff — the most senior member of the U.S. military.
Quil Lawrence is a New York-based correspondent for NPR News, covering veterans' issues nationwide. He won a Robert F. Kennedy Award for his coverage of American veterans and a Gracie Award for coverage of female combat veterans. In 2019 Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America honored Quil with its IAVA Salutes Award for Leadership in Journalism.
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