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Thomas E. "Tommy" Prentice, Jr., 68, departed this life from his beloved Starkville residence on the late hours of August 18, 2022 after battling ALS. Tommy was the oldest child of the late Thomas E. "Skippy" Prentice and Margaret Ann Harris Prentice, longtime Plantersville residents, born October 31, 1953 in Tupelo. He was married to Kathy Winnfield Prentice of Prentiss County, Ms. They were parents of Alaina P. Phillips (Logan) and Leslie Prentice and enjoyed immensely their grandchildren. He enjoyed a long career in banking in Starkville with NBC, Mercants and Farmers and BankFirst before recently retiring. Tommy was a real piece of work, a wonderful personality, a devout, pure unadulterated MSU Bulldog and a great husband, dad, granddad and friend. A service celebrating Tommy's life will take place at 4 PM Thursday, August 25, 2022 from the Sanctuary of First United Methodist Church in Starkville. Visitation will be from 2 PM-service time at the Church. Bring you cowbell for ringing on the Church steps after the service. Holland Funeral Directors-Tupelo is honored to be serving the family. (662 840 5000). A full obituary will follow early next week.
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SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Wednesday evening's drawing of the "Pick Three-Evening" game were:
9-1-3, Fireball: 8
(nine, one, three; Fireball: eight)
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Wednesday evening's drawing of the "Pick Three-Evening" game were:
9-1-3, Fireball: 8
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(NewsNation) — U.S. marshals have just released age-progression images of convicts who escaped Alcatraz Island more than 60 years ago.
Over the years, speculation has mounted over whether or not the escaped prisoners are still alive. And now federal officials are asking citizens to be on the lookout.
Clarence Anglin, John Anglin and Frank Morris remain wanted fugitives for their June 11, 1962 escape from Alcatraz, where they were serving time for armed bank robberies.
Clarence Anglin | Credit: AP Re-aged image of Clarence Anglin | Credit: FBI
The three men spent more than a year organizing and planning their escape, setting up a secret workshop on top of their cells, as well as stockpiling the tools and resources needed to make the dangerous trek.
Frank Morris | Credit: AP Re-aged image of Frank Morris | Credit: FBI
After squeezing through a vent and scaling pipes that led to the prison roof, the trio traversed 100 feet across the rooftop and then carefully maneuvered down 50 feet of piping to the ground.
John Anglin | Credit: AP Re-aged image of John Anglin | Credit: FBI
After reaching the outer walls, they launched a makeshift raft of more than 50 raincoats in hopes of making it off the island. The following morning, guards awoke to find three detailed makeshift heads, made up of plaster, paint and real human hair in their cell beds.
The escape inspired the 1979 film “Escape From Alcatraz” starring Clint Eastwood.
The prison was immediately put into lockdown, but the convicts had already gained a 10-hour lead on investigators. Authorities worked for weeks to locate the inmates but found no sign of any evidence.
Federal officials later said that they believed the inmates had drowned.
Now, 60 years later, theories have tested whether or not that is true. A raft was recovered on a nearby island shortly after their escape, and there were accounts of a car being stolen the night of the disappearance.
In 2013, authorities received a handwritten letter by a man claiming to be John Anglin, asking for a light sentence in return for medical attention.
The letter forced U.S. marshals to reopen the case, and now, investigators hope the new re-aged images will help crack it. | https://www.wfla.com/nextstar-news-wire/new-evidence-in-60-year-old-alcatraz-prison-break/ | 2022-06-21 12:36:43 | 1 | https://www.wfla.com/nextstar-news-wire/new-evidence-in-60-year-old-alcatraz-prison-break/ |
By RONALD BLUM
AP Sports Writer
NEW YORK (AP) — The husband of U.S. women’s team defender Crystal Dunn illegally distributed a controlled substance to Portland Thorns players in his role as the team’s athletic trainer, the National Women’s Soccer League announced following an outside investigation.
The trainer, Pierre Soubrier, was fired Tuesday along with Thorns assistant coach Sophie Clough. The NWSL, beset in recent years by abuse and misconduct allegations, said Clough made unwanted contact with a player.
The league also said abuse allegations against former Washington Spirit coach Kris Ward were substantiated and he is ineligible to work in the NWSL without the commissioner’s approval. An investigation concluded Ward engaged in “negative racial stereotyping toward a player.”
Thorns team physician Dr. Breanne Brown reported in November that Soubrier had given players a medication containing codeine the previous month without a prescription.
Thorns coach Rhian Wilkinson resigned last month after leading the team to the NWSL title and owner Merritt Paulson put up the team for sale. Wilkinson said she was investigated and cleared of wrongdoing by the NWSL and its players’ union after she self-reported that she and a player had developed feelings for one another but had never acted upon them.
An investigation by former Attorney General Sally Q. Yates revealed in October that abuse in the league was systemic, and a report by the league and its union last month found widespread misconduct.
Soubrier, 35, was born in France, played college soccer at Quinnipiac in Connecticut and was hired by the Thorns in 2019. Dunn, a 2019 World Cup champion who has made 128 international appearances, met Soubrier while they both were with Washington. They married in December 2018. Dunn was not cited for misconduct by the NWSL.
When contacted by The Associated Press, Soubrier declined comment at this time on the league’s statement.
He was placed on paid administrative leave Dec. 7, and the investigation determined “Soubrier was found to have administered the controlled substance to the players on multiple occasions without a prescription and physician supervision which is a violation of federal and state laws and league policy. Further, Soubrier administered the medication to one of the players without her informed consent.”
Brown told an investigator she had provided Soubrier in one instance at the trainer’s request access to a controlled substance to give to a player if necessary. Brown then became uncomfortable and retrieved the substance.
Soubrier was suspended by the league without pay through the end of the 2023 season, and the NWSL said it will report him to the Oregon Board of Athletic Trainers and the Board of Certification. The league said the team had fired Soubrier and he will be eligible for future NWSL employment subject to the Oregon state decisions and requirements as along as “he acknowledges wrongdoing and accepts personal responsibility for his conduct and demonstrates a sincere commitment to correcting his behavior.”
The league said Brown will be subject to increased oversight by and reporting to the NWSL chief medical officer for three months, then will be assessed.
U.S. Soccer Federation President Cindy Parlow Cone referred a question on the matter to spokesman Neil Buethe, who said the organization declined comment.
The league said it was told by the Thorns in November that Clough “made a player feel uncomfortable by kissing her neck at the team’s championship celebration.” The NWSL said unwanted contact in violation of league policy was substantiated but claims of bullying behavior were not substantiated and “Clough did not exceed the bounds of appropriate coaching.”
Clough, 34, had been a Thorns assistant coach since 2016. She also was suspended without pay through the 2023 season by the league and was fired by the team.
Clough will be eligible for another job in the league if she “participates in training related to discrimination, harassment and bullying, demonstrates a clear commitment to correcting behavior and acknowledges wrongdoing and accepts personal responsibility for inappropriate conduct.”
Ward, 43, coached Washington to the 2020 NWSL title, then was fired last August during a 15-game winless streak. The league said it was told by the Spirit that month that players “raised concerns about verbal abuse and emotional misconduct” by Ward during a training session. The league said the investigation found Ward “engaged in overly aggressive behavior and harassment through negative racial stereotyping towards a player.”
The NSWL said Ward needs approval from the league commissioner to be eligible for future employment and “must participate in mandatory training related to discrimination, harassment, bullying and racial bias” and has to “acknowledge wrongdoing and accept personal responsibility for inappropriate conduct.”
Clough and Ward could not be contacted by the AP.
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Community mental health conference headed to Denison this Friday
DENISON, Texas (KXII) - Texoma leaders are putting the final touches together for a community conference this Friday.
The event will address mental health needs in Texoma, including access to care, student-athletes and brain health, jail diversions, and even the Texas Legislature’s efforts to address mental health.
Organizers said they expect four hundred community stakeholders to join in on the critical conversation about the mental health needs in Texoma.
“Mental Health crises that are intersecting with our criminal justice system are happening every day,” said Grayson County District Attorney Brett Smith. “We have to provide access to care, and we have to provide the resources so that people who need the help get the help.”
The event starts at 8:30 am on Friday at the Hilton Garden Inn.
Organizers said to head to the Texoma Behavioral Health Leadership Team’s website for tickets and do it soon because seats are running low.
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Hollywood dispensary set to open in June pending local administrative review
TORONTO, May 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Halo Collective Inc. ("Halo" or the "Company") (NEO: HALO) (OTCQX: HCANF) (Germany: A9KN) today announced that it expects all three of it's Los Angeles dispensaries will be open by the end of June.
- The Grand Opening of Budega Westwood will be Friday, May 27. As previously announced, this premier retail establishment passed its Los Angeles inspection. The Budega Westwood (ZXC11, LLC) dispensary is strategically located between Westwood and Beverly Hills, right off Santa Monica Boulevard and within two miles of the University of Los Angeles California campus ("UCLA") and the closest dispensary to the tourist district of Beverly Hills and Century City.
- Budega Hollywood, is expected to open in June. The Company has received its license from the State of California, and the final local inspection has been scheduled. Construction is progressing on plan.
"The Hollywood dispensary will be our first superstore, with 4,500 square feet, giving us the capacity for more than 1,000 SKUs," commented Kiran Sidhu, Halo's Chief Executive Officer. "Both of our Hollywood and Westwood dispensaries are strategically located, promising significant nearby foot traffic and access to locals and tourists alike. In addition, our Hollywood dispensary has ample parking on-site, and after a brief ramp-up period, we expect both dispensaries to contribute meaningfully to our revenue and operating profit contribution by the second half of 2022."
Budega Hollywood will offer our vast product assortment, including many top-tier California brands such as Jungle Boys, Jeeter, 710 Labs, Alien Labs, Connected Cookies, and Kiva as well as highlight Budega's line of branded products, which remain the top selling SKU's at Budega's North Hollywood location. In addition, the store will also stock Halo's Hush™ branded cartridges, gummies, and pre-rolls. The store plans to operate Monday through Sunday from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. Visit www.budega.com for more information or to place your order online.
"When these two locations open, Halo will have three Los Angeles dispensaries, each offering an unrivaled retail shopping experience, enabling us to differentiate ourselves in the marketplace and build brand equity," said Ryan Kunkel, Halo's Chairman.
California is the highest-grossing state for cannabis retail sales in the United States, with legal retail sales of $5.2 billion1 in 2021, up 17% from 2020. California is projected to gross $7 billion by 2025.2 California is the largest legal cannabis market in the United States and is less saturated than other mature retail markets. In Los Angeles County, there are approximately 250 licenses3 for a population of 3.9 million across 500 square miles4, compared to Oregon, which has 4.3 million people and approximately 800 stores across 98,466 square miles5. There are roughly two licenses per 100,000 people in California, one of the lowest rates in the nation among states that support legal recreational sales. By comparison, Oregon has 18 retail shops for every 100,000 residents. Colorado boasts a similar ratio, and Washington state's rate is more than triple California's6.
Halo is a multi-national incubation company with assets and operations centered in both THC and non-THC sectors. For the THC sector, Halo is focused on the West Coast of the United States where it has vertically integrated operations covering the entire value chain from seed to sale. Halo cultivates, extracts, manufactures, and distributes quality cannabis flower, pre-rolls, vape carts, edibles, and concentrates. Halo sells these products under a portfolio of brands including Hush™, Winberry Farms™, Williams Wonder Farms, its retail brand Budega™, and under license agreements with Papa's Herb®, DNA Genetics, and FlowerShop*. Halo has opened a dispensary in Los Angeles under the Budega™ brand in North Hollywood and plans to open two more in Hollywood, and Westwood in the second quarter of 2022. Halo also operates three Kushbar retail cannabis stores located in Alberta, Canada.
In the non-THC sector, Halo is expanding into health and wellness categories including CBD and functional supplements such as nootropic nutraceuticals and non-psychotropic mushrooms. Halo, through a series of acquisitions, is developing product offerings in the form of beverages (H2C Beverages), dissolvable strips (Dissolve Medical), capsules (Hushrooms™), and topical supplements (Hatshe) with proposed national distribution via a strategic agreement with SWAY Energy Corporation. Halo has entered a letter of intent to acquire Phytocann Holdings, one of Europe's leading wellness CBD consumer packaged goods companies with a portfolio of value and premium brands including Ivory, Harvest Laboratoires, Easy Weed, Kanolia, Herboristerie Alexandra, Buddies and Ghosty Buds.
As an incubator, Halo has successfully acquired and integrated a variety of companies which were subsequently reorganized to create Akanda Corp. (NASDAQ: AKAN), an international medical cannabis and wellness company, of which Halo currently owns approximately 44% of the common shares. Halo has also acquired a range of software development assets, including CannPOS, Cannalift, CannaFeels, and a discrete sublingual dosing technology, Accudab. Halo intends to reorganize these entities (including their intellectual property and patent applications) into a subsidiary called Halo Tek Inc., and to complete a distribution of the shares of Halo Tek Inc. to shareholders on record, at a date to be determined.
For further information regarding Halo, see Halo's disclosure documents on SEDAR at www.sedar.com.
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This press release contains certain "forward-looking information" within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities legislation and may also contain statements that may constitute "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the safe harbor provisions of the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such forward-looking information and forward-looking statements are not representative of historical facts or information or current condition, but instead represent only Halo's beliefs regarding future events, plans or objectives, many of which, by their nature, are inherently uncertain and outside of Halo's control. Generally, such forward-looking information or forward-looking statements can be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as "plans", "expects" or "does not expect", "is expected", "budget", "scheduled", "estimates", "forecasts", "intends", "anticipates" or "does not anticipate", or "believes", or variations of such words and phrases or may contain statements that certain actions, events or results "may", "could", "would", "might" or "will be taken", "will continue", "will occur" or "will be achieved". Forward-looking information may relate to anticipated events or results including, but not limited to, the anticpated opening of the Company's Budega dispensaries in Westwood and Hollywood and the prospects thereof, management's plans regarding its portfolio of cannabis businesses, the expected contribution from the Company's California dispensaries and the expected opening date thereof, the time and place for the Company's earnings call, the expected size and capabilities of the final facility planned at Ukiah Ventures, the size of Halo's planned cultivation facility in Northern California and the proposed spin-off by Halo Tek Inc.
By identifying such information and statements in this manner, Halo is alerting the reader that such information and statements are subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause the actual results to be materially different from those expressed or implied by such information and statements. In addition, in connection with the forward-looking information and forward-looking statements contained in this press release, Halo has made certain assumptions. Although Halo believes that the assumptions and factors used in preparing, and the expectations contained in, the forward-looking information and statements are reasonable, undue reliance should not be placed on such information and statements, and no assurance or guarantee can be given that such forward-looking information and statements will prove to be accurate, as actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such information and statements. Among others, the key factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking information and statements are the following: inability of management to successfully integrate the operations of acquired businesses, changes in the consumer market for cannabis products, changes in the expected outcomes of the proposed changes to Halo's operations, delays in obtaining required licenses or approvals necessary for the build-out of the Company's cannabis operations, dispensaries or Canadian operations, the proposed spin-out with Halo Tek Inc., delays or unforeseen costs incurred in connection with construction, the ability of competitors to scale operations in Northern California, delays or unforeseen difficulties in connection with the cultivation and harvest of Halo's raw material, changes in general economic, business and political conditions, including changes in the financial markets; and the other risks disclosed in the Company's annual information form dated March 31, 2022 and other disclosure documents available on the Company's profile at www.sedar.com. Should one or more of these risks, uncertainties or other factors materialize, or should assumptions underlying the forward-looking information or statements prove incorrect, actual results may vary materially from those described herein as intended, planned, anticipated, believed, estimated or expected.
The forward-looking information and forward-looking statements contained in this press release are made as of the date of this press release, and Halo does not undertake to update any forward-looking information and/or forward-looking statements that are contained or referenced herein, except in accordance with applicable securities laws. All subsequent written and oral forward-looking information and statements attributable to Halo or persons acting on its behalf is expressly qualified in its entirety by this notice.
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US retail sales were flat in July as inflation takes a toll
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The pace of sales at U.S. retailers was unchanged last month as persistently high inflation and rising interest rates forced many households to spend more cautiously.
Retail purchases were flat in July after having risen 0.8% in June, the Commerce Department reported Wednesday.
America's consumers, whose spending accounts for nearly 70% of economic activity, have remained mostly resilient even with inflation near a four-decade high, economic uncertainties rising and mortgage and other borrowing rates surging. Still, their overall spending has weakened, and it has shifted increasingly toward necessities like groceries and away from discretionary items like home goods, casual clothes and electronics.
The government's monthly report on retail sales covers about a third of all consumer purchases and doesn’t include spending on most services ranging from plane fares and apartment rents to movie tickets and doctor visits.
Though overall inflation remains painfully high, consumer prices were unchanged from June to July — the smallest such figure in more than two years.
Still, inflation is posing a serious threat to families. Gasoline prices have fallen from their heights, but food, rent, used cars and other necessities have become far more expensive, beyond whatever wage increases most workers have received.
Despite a still-robust job market, the U.S. economy shrank in the first half of 2022, raising fears of a potential recession. Growth has been weakening largely as a consequence of the Federal Reserve's aggressive interest rate hikes, which are intended to cool the economy and tame high inflation.
The impact of the Fed's hikes has been felt especially in the housing market. Sales of previously occupied homes have slowed for five straight months as higher mortgage rates and high sales prices have kept many would-be buyers on the sidelines.
But the most important pillar of the economy — the job market — has proved durable. America's employers added a hefty 528,000 jobs in July, and the unemployment rate reached 3.5%, matching a near-half-century low reached just before the pandemic erupted in the spring of 2020.
As consumers have shifted their purchases more toward necessities, Walmart, the nation’s largest retailer, on Tuesday reported sales and profit results that topped expectations. Walmart said more of its customers were favoring lower-priced grocery items.
But the company is benefiting from higher-income shoppers who have been trading down to Walmart to try to reduce their grocery bills. The company, long associated with price-conscious and lower-income consumers, disclosed that roughly 75% of its grocery sales last quarter were to households with incomes of at least $100,000.
At the same time, in recent week, Walmart and its rival Target have issued profit warnings, noting that their shoppers were reducing their discretionary purchases.
And last month, Best Buy, the nation’s largest consumer electronics chain, cut its annual sales and profit forecast, saying inflation had dampened consumer spending on gadgets.
Still, as a whole, America’s consumers have been showing the steady willingness to spend, thought at a more modest pace. Home Depot on Tuesday reported sustained demand among its customers for goods related to home improvement projects despite surging prices and mortgage rates for homes. | https://www.wtae.com/article/us-retail-sales-were-flat-in-july/40918234 | 2022-08-17 14:16:53 | 0 | https://www.wtae.com/article/us-retail-sales-were-flat-in-july/40918234 |
CORONA, Calif., July 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Monster Energy Up & Up, the largest and longest-running college music tour, has announced Dr. Fresch as the Fall 2023 headliner. As always, this tour has no pre-determined dates or route — it is the fans who decide. More than 100 college student ambassador teams from across the U.S. will now rally their schools, through guerilla marketing and influencer campaigns, to try become one of five stops on the Doctor's itinerary — and get the chance to co-produce to a killer college gig.
"What's up Up and Up, it's Dr. Fresch. I'm BEYOND stoked to be your headliner for Fall 2023. The craziest shows I play are college parties and we're gonna decide who the wildest schools in the nation are right now. Let's go!! See you on the road this Fall!!"
Up & Up is the March Madness of College Music Festivals. Each campus team, using their own Instagram and TikTok handles, engages in a two-day campaign to sell the most pre-sale tickets for the festival. The top five schools with the highest pre-sale count after 48 hours becomes a stop on the tour. The winning colleges then collaborate with Up & Up producers to bring the festival to a nearby venue.
Only the winning school's credit cards are processed. This unique ticketing model has led to sold-out hard ticket college tours in premium venues for four consecutive semesters.
The benefits of this model are three-fold: first, it ensures artists are playing only gigs where they are most desired; secondly, it provides invaluable industry experience to those hoping to pursue careers in music business and event management; and thirdly, it guarantees an epic show for students without gouging them on ticket prices.
"The Up & Up festival opened the door for me to gain invaluable experience in the music industry," said Will Macy, a senior at UC Santa Barbara, who helped secure first place in Spring 2023. "After winning the competition I worked hand and hand with industry professionals to curate the perfect event. The Chris Lorenzo show in Santa Barbara supplied me with important skills I will utilize in all my future endeavors! I cannot thank my Up & Up family and Monster Energy enough for believing in my team to bring Santa Barbara a show no one will forget."
Since its inception in Fall 2016, the Monster Energy Up & Up Festival has redefined the college concert experience by breaking free from conventional programming boards and middle buyers. Through this approach, Up & Up empowers college students to curate events with top artists, imparting valuable lessons in sales and the rewards of earning an unforgettable experience.
Previous winning campuses include University of Alabama, Arizona, ASU, Clemson, CU Boulder (3x), Bryant, University of Dayton (3x), Lehigh, JMU, Florida State, Indiana University, LSU, University of Oregon, Penn State, Oregon St University, UCSB (2x), UC Davis (2x), San Jose State (6x), UC Santa Cruz (3x), University of Virginia (2x), Miami-Ohio (5x), UT Austin, Washington State University (5x), UNCW (3x), Virginia Tech (2x) and Wake Forest.
In addition to its unique festival model, Up & Up offers an exciting extension of collegiate programming: Club 100. This virtual event via Zoom attracts attendees from over 200 universities, and features surprise performances by renowned music artists, thought-provoking industry guest speakers, valuable educational opportunities, and exciting giveaways.
The Up & Up Fall 2023 national competition kicks off on September 13th at 4 p.m. EST, with the winning festivals set to take place in October and November.
College students seeking music industry experience & internship credit can apply at www.upandupfestival.com/
ABOUT MONSTER ENERGY:
Based in Corona, California, Monster Energy is the leading marketer of energy drinks and alternative beverages. Refusing to acknowledge the traditional, Monster Energy supports the scene and sport. Whether motocross, off-road, NASCAR, MMA, BMX, surf, snowboard, ski, skateboard, or the hip hop lifestyle, Monster Energy is a brand that believes in authenticity and the core of what its sports, athletes and artists represent. More than a drink, it's the way of life lived by athletes, sports, artists, believers and fans. See more about Monster Energy including all of its drinks at www.monsterenergy.com.
ABOUT DR. FRESCH
In 2013 after winning Insomniac's Discovery Project Contest, Tony Fresch launched the Dr. Fresch project. His debut self-titled EP and innovative hip-hop/rap remixes quickly exploded in the blogosphere. Dr. Fresch's music weaves together elements of house, hip-hop/rap, and midtempo to create a unique, forward-thinking sound. Over the summer of 2015, Dr. Fresch launched his semi-monthly mix series "House Call" which has since garnered tens of millions of plays. The Dr. Fresch brand has continued to grow with the launch of his record label "House Call Records." Dr. Fresch holds a prominent role on the festival circuit, playing the likes of EDC Las Vegas, Paradiso, Moonrise, Electric Forest, CRSSD, Splash House, Osheaga, Shambhala and more.
ABOUT THE MONSTER ENERGY UP & UP FESTIVAL:
Monster Energy Up & Up is the largest national college festival promoter in the US, powered by a community of campus ambassador teams across the country. Up & Up's innovative guerrilla ticketing system is simple: students crowdsource demand on their campuses leading up to a 48-hour competition period; colleges with the most pre-sales earn the chance to work with our team to craft a music experience of-a-lifetime, while also gaining valuable industry experience. Past live headliners include Cash Cash (2016), Alan Walker (2017), GRYFFIN (2018), Two Friends (2018), Slushii (2019), Lost Kings (2019) Elephante (2019), Troyboi (2020), Loud Luxury (2021), San Holo (2022) Dom Dolla (2022) and Chris Lorenzo (Spring 2023)
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IRVINE, Calif., June 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Golden State Foods (GSF), one of the largest diversified suppliers to the foodservice and retail industries, is pleased to announce two leadership promotions. Based in GSF's Irvine, California corporate headquarters, Stephen Wetterau will serve as Corporate Vice President, Strategy and Innovation, while Shane Blanchette has earned a promotion to the Frisco, Texas-based role of Group Vice President, Operations, Quality Custom Distribution (QCD).
"Stephen has grown a tremendous amount in his leadership roles at GSF and QCD over the past 14 years," said Bob Wolpert, GSF Corporate Senior Vice President and Chief Administrative Officer. "This new role will enable Stephen to leverage his experience, learnings, and successes and apply them more broadly to other businesses and areas of the organization. I am confident that Stephen will bring his fresh, innovative approach to this new role, and will continue the Wetterau spirit, legacy and culture throughout our company to best serve our associates and customers."
A GSF associate since 2009, Wetterau will broaden his exposure and interaction with all facets of the company's global enterprises, partnering with the GSF Management Committee to help advance strategic priorities and support GSF's strong culture of innovation. In his most recent role leading the U.S. logistics business for QCD, he leveraged his strategy, structure, and culture expertise to help GSF's U.S. distribution centers successfully navigate the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic. Additionally, Wetterau guided many of QCD's achievements in business plan results, developed leaders with a strong focus on structure and succession planning throughout the organization, supported warehouse management initiatives across multiple distribution centers, architected new site layouts and site plans, and supported the launch of a new customer in Southern California.
Earlier in his GSF career, Wetterau held roles of increasing responsibility as QCD's Vice President, Logistics; Group Vice President, QCD West; Regional Operations Director, QCD West; Assistant General Manager for the company's former City of Industry, California distribution facility; Strategic Procurement Manager – Centralized Leasing Corporation; and Continuous Improvement Analyst, QCD. Stephen earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Business with an emphasis in International Business from Chapman University in Orange, California.
In his new role, Blanchette will plan, direct, and coordinate the ordering, warehouse, and distribution activities of all QCD distribution centers to ensure customers obtain required products in a timely manner. A 25-year industry veteran and QCD associate since 2016, he most recently oversaw QCD's strategic continuous improvement initiatives, including warehouse and transportation operations, new facility builds, optimization projects, and quality standards to support strategic customer initiatives and overall growth. Among his impactful accomplishments, Blanchette developed the data analytics team and its robust talent, as well as its operations and cost analysis tools that support leaders in key decision-making. He also successfully contributed as an integral part of QCD's three-year strategic planning team.
"Shane's knowledge and experience are matched by the level of care and support he provides operations leaders as they focus on delivering the best service to our customers," said Ryan Hammer, GSF Corporate Senior Vice President and President, QCD. "His focus on innovation, sharing of best practices, and driving our business forward with associate and customer-focused continuous improvement initiatives will continue to be an integral component of our QCD business strategy."
Blanchette's prior roles with QCD have included Group Vice President, Continuous Improvement; Senior Director, Operations; Director of Customer Development; and Senior Operations Manager, QCD Los Angeles. Before joining QCD, he served as Vice President of Sales and Marketing for Taunton, Massachusetts-based Quality Beverage and previously held various beverage industry sales positions with Anheuser-Busch (Long Island City, New York) and New Hampshire Distributors (Concord, New Hampshire). Originally from the East Coast, Blanchette earned his bachelor's degree in Sociology from the University of New Hampshire (Durham, New Hampshire).
About Golden State Foods
Golden State Foods (GSF), one of the largest diversified suppliers to the foodservice and retail industries, feeds one billion people every day! Headquartered in Irvine, California, the multi-national company is values-based with proven performance in superior quality, innovation, and customer service. Established in 1947, GSF and its family of companies currently service 200+ leading brands (125,000+ restaurants/stores in more than 50 countries) from its 50 locations on five continents. Its core businesses include: manufacturing of liquid products, protein, produce, dairy/aseptic, and provides custom distribution services. The company employs approximately 6,000 associates and is management-owned and run. Golden State Foods also operates a national non-profit organization, the GSF Foundation.
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NEW YORK, March 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ --
WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, continues its investigation of potential securities claims on behalf of shareholders of Norfolk Southern Corporation (NYSE: NSC) resulting from allegations that Norfolk Southern may have issued materially misleading business information to the investing public.
SO WHAT: If you purchased Norfolk Southern securities you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out of pocket fees or costs through a contingency fee arrangement. The Rosen Law Firm is preparing a class action seeking recovery of investor losses.
WHAT TO DO NEXT: To join the prospective class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=12322 mailto:or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email pkim@rosenlegal.com or cases@rosenlegal.com for information on the class action.
WHAT IS THIS ABOUT: On February 3, 2023, a Norfolk Southern train derailed in East Palestine, Ohio, releasing toxins and other combustible liquids in the process, which ultimately led to a controlled burn of toxic chemicals. The derailment prompted the evacuation of residents from the surrounding area. Norfolk Southern faces numerous lawsuits and investigations from regulators and individuals. Norfolk Southern's stock price has declined from a closing price of $254.18 per share on February 2, 2023, just prior to the derailment, to a closing price of $221.00 per share on February 22, 2023, a 12.6% decline.
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CLEARWATER, Fla., Nov. 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Equitus Corporation, an enigmatic Florida tech firm known mostly for its advanced work in AI and Graph Database intelligence platforms designed for the defense intelligence community, has launched NovusPoint Inc., to meet growing demand for similar capabilities in the finance, banking, and insurance industries.
Equitus Corporation spent years developing an entirely new-generation military-grade data fabric and analytics development platform that allows defense companies to build tailored solutions for government clients that easily integrate, combine, corelate and connect massive amounts of disparate data, to provide consolidated insight to the warfighter. Fintech organizations have a similar problem, that of siloed disparate data types that need to interconnect at scale and speed. The lack of an advanced AI/ML data fabric within the banking and fintech industries is evidenced by the high volume of siloed, underutilized data, and the need to engage multiple tools and systems to meet compliancy and consumer needs.
Based upon the Equitus data fabric, the NovusPoint Ecosystem is comprised of AI, machine learning, and powerful math models that provide deep analytics of all an organization's data holdings in a single context, to improve understanding, drive growth, profitability, and market resilience. NovusPoint analytics deliver real-time information to propel immediate action in the moment.
Wesley Westmoreland, incoming President of NovusPoint Inc, has more than 5 years at Equitus Corporation and 20 years in leadership roles in banking, finance, marketing, and technology. focusing on regional, national, and global growth. He's currently serving his second term as a trustee for the United States Army Command & General Staff College (USACGSC) supporting the school for advanced military studies and the Simon Center which publishes the quarterly Interagency Journal. Westmoreland is a proud father of three and has deep southern roots.
Wesley Westmoreland states, "I originally joined Equitus Corp in 2018 to help expand its position in the intelligence and defense communities. By early 2022, however, outside interest from Fintech in Equitus had grown to a point where we found ourselves in serious discussions with some of the largest players in the Fintech space, and we knew that we needed to create NovusPoint Inc to deliver what they need without interfering with our defense-sector business line. As of December 1, 2022, NovusPoint is live."
Novus Point is a wholly owned subsidiary of Equitus Corporation, and is headquartered in Clearwater, Florida. For more information, visit novuspoint.ai
Equitus Corporation, an employee-owned tech firm, also based in Clearwater, Florida, originally designed its advanced graph data analytics intelligence platform specifically to serve the defense industry. For more information, visit equitus.us
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Suns vs. Clippers Prediction & Picks: Line, Spread, Over/Under - NBA Playoffs Game 5
The Los Angeles Clippers are 12.5-point underdogs heading into a potentially-deciding Game 5 of the opening round of the NBA Playoffs against the Phoenix Suns at Footprint Center on Tuesday, starting at 10:00 PM ET on TNT, BSAZ, and BSSC. The Suns hold a 3-1 series lead.
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Suns vs. Clippers Game Info & Odds
- Date: Tuesday, April 25, 2023
- Time: 10:00 PM ET
- How to Watch on TV: TNT, BSAZ, and BSSC
- Location: Phoenix, Arizona
- Venue: Footprint Center
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Suns vs. Clippers Score Prediction
- Prediction: Suns 116 - Clippers 110
Spread & Total Prediction for Suns vs. Clippers
- Pick ATS: Clippers (+ 12.5)
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Over (224)
- The Clippers (40-42-0 ATS) have covered the spread 50% of the time, 1.2% less often than the Suns (41-38-3) this year.
- Phoenix and its opponents have combined to go over the over/under in 48.8% of its games this season (40 of 82), the same percentage as Los Angeles and its opponents (40 of 82).
- The Suns have a .720 winning percentage as a moneyline favorite (36-14) this season while the Clippers have a .300 winning percentage as a moneyline underdog (9-21).
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Suns Performance Insights
- So far this year, Phoenix is posting 113.6 points per game (17th-ranked in NBA) and allowing 111.6 points per contest (sixth-ranked).
- The Suns have been tallying plenty of assists in 2022-23, ranking third-best in the NBA with 27.3 assists per contest.
- The Suns are draining 12.2 treys per game (13th-ranked in NBA) this season, while sporting a 37.4% three-point percentage (seventh-ranked).
- Of the shots taken by Phoenix in 2022-23, 63.8% of them have been two-pointers (71% of the team's made baskets) and 36.2% have been from beyond the arc (29%).
Clippers Performance Insights
- In 2022-23, Los Angeles is 17th in the NBA on offense (113.6 points scored per game) and 12th on defense (113.1 points conceded).
- This season the Clippers are ranked 23rd in the league in assists at 23.9 per game.
- In 2022-23 the Clippers are 10th in the NBA in 3-point makes (12.7 per game) and third-best in 3-point percentage (38.1%).
- Los Angeles attempts 38.8% percent of its shots from behind the 3-point line, and 30.9% of its made baskets are from there. Inside the arc, it attempts 61.2% of its shots, with 69.1% of its makes coming from there.
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Newsroom workers at Pittsburgh Post-Gazette go on strike
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Newsroom workers at the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette have gone on strike demanding that the company reinstate the terms of its previous contract and return to the bargaining table.
The Newspaper Guild of Pittsburgh, which represents 101 workers, said its members began picketing Tuesday outside the newsroom on the city’s North Shore and planned to continue the action Wednesday.
Guild members have been working without a contract since 2017 and Monday voted to authorize an unfair labor practice strike against the company. On Oct. 6, workers from unions that are responsible for production, distribution and advertising at the Post-Gazette walked off the job.
The Post-Gazette said in a statement that it would “continue to serve the Pittsburgh community, our readers and advertisers, despite any work stoppage.” Officials said they were confident the company would prevail when the National Labor Relations Board rules on the unfair labor practice accusation.
The walkout is the first major newspaper strike in the city in three decades. In 1992, WESA reports, about 600 members of a Teamsters local representing truck drivers and circulation route managers went on strike against the Pittsburgh Press, which ended up being sold and merged with the Post-Gazette.
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WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — New Zealand police said Wednesday they found more than 3 tons of cocaine floating in a remote part of the Pacific Ocean after it was dropped there by an international drug-smuggling syndicate.
While they had yet to make any arrests, police said they had dealt a financial blow to everyone from the South American producers of the drugs through to the distributors in what was the nation's largest-ever drug seizure.
New Zealand Police Commissioner Andrew Coster said the cocaine had been dropped at a floating transit point in 81 bales before it was intercepted by a navy ship, which was deployed to the area last week. The ship then made the six-day trip back to New Zealand, where the drugs were being documented and destroyed.
Coster said the wholesale value of the 3.2 tonnes (3.5 tons) of cocaine was about 500 million New Zealand dollars ($316 million) and it was likely destined for Australia.
“We believe there was enough cocaine to service the Australian market for about one year, and this would be more than New Zealand would use in 30 years,” Coster said.
He said police, customs and the military found the drugs after launching Operation Hydros in December in collaboration with international partner agencies to identify and monitor the movements of suspicious vessels.
Coster said they were continuing to investigate the case with other international agencies.
Bill Perry, the acting comptroller of the New Zealand Customs Service, said the haul illustrated the lengths that organized syndicates were going to in order to smuggle drugs in the South Pacific.
“We see perhaps this is just an indication that the transnational organized crime groups are testing the market in different ways, so as agencies, we need to collaborate," Perry said.
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WFO CORPUS CHRISTI Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Tuesday, January 24, 2023
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TORNADO WARNING
The National Weather Service in Corpus Christi has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
Northwestern Calhoun County in south Texas...
Southeastern Victoria County in south central Texas...
North central Refugio County in south central Texas...
* Until 1130 AM CST.
* At 1055 AM CST, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a
tornado was located near McFaddin, moving northeast at 35 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed.
Damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree
damage is likely.
* This dangerous storm will be near...
McFaddin around 1105 AM CST.
Bloomington around 1120 AM CST.
Placedo around 1130 AM CST.
This includes the following highways...
US Highway 77 between mile markers 592 and 606.
US Highway 87 near mile marker 826.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.
...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of central Colorado and
north central Wharton Counties through 1130 AM CST...
At 1056 AM CST, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 9
miles east of Sublime, or 16 miles south of Columbus, moving
northeast at 45 mph.
HAZARD...Winds in excess 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.
Locations impacted include...
Eagle Lake, Sheridan, Altair, Garwood and Rock Island.
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 600 PM CST for southeastern
Texas.
LAT...LON 2978 9638 2952 9622 2935 9657 2955 9676
TIME...MOT...LOC 1656Z 239DEG 39KT 2948 9664
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.50 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH
...THE SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING FOR EAST CENTRAL COLORADO AND
NORTHERN WHARTON COUNTIES IS CANCELLED...
The severe thunderstorm which prompted the warning has moved out of
the warned area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.
...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1115 AM CST
FOR SOUTHEASTERN AUSTIN...NORTHWESTERN FORT BEND...SOUTHERN WALLER
AND WEST CENTRAL HARRIS COUNTIES...
At 1055 AM CST, a severe thunderstorm was located near Pattison, or
near Brookshire, moving northeast at 55 mph.
HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.
IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to
roofs, siding, and trees.
Katy, Sealy, Brookshire, Eldridge / West Oaks, southwestern Addicks
Park Ten, Wallis, Fulshear, Pine Island, Simonton, San Felipe,
Pattison, Cinco Ranch, Weston Lakes and Monaville.
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
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ATLANTA (AP) — The manager for the rapper Ludacris faces a murder charge in Atlanta in connection with a June shooting.
The Atlanta Police Department said Chaka Zulu, whose legal name is Ahmed Obafemi, turned himself in to face charges Tuesday. Atlanta news outlets report that he was released on bail the same day. Police said they also secured warrants charging him with aggravated assault, possession of a firearm during the commission of a crime and simple battery.
Gabe Banks, a lawyer for the longtime music executive, issued a statement expressing disappointment in the decision to bring charges. Banks said evidence clearly shows Zulu — who was injured in the incident — defended himself while being attacked by at least four other people in the June incident.
Zulu was among three people shot in the June 26 gunfire at a parking lot in the Buckhead area. One person died.
Banks’ statement said Zulu defended himself with a firearm he is licensed to carry.
“It is not lost on Mr. Zulu that someone lost his life, but had Mr. Zulu not lawfully defended himself, Mr. Zulu would have been killed that night,” the statement said.
Killed in the June shooting was 23-year-old Artez Benton, whose family described him as ambitious, hard-working and dedicated to his family. “He did everything right,” his father, Artis Benton, told the Atlanta Journal-Constitution after the shooting. ” I never thought that this would be the end for him.” | https://www.texomashomepage.com/entertainment-news/ap-hurt-in-june-shooting-ludacris-manager-faces-murder-charge/ | 2022-09-18 21:18:46 | 0 | https://www.texomashomepage.com/entertainment-news/ap-hurt-in-june-shooting-ludacris-manager-faces-murder-charge/ |
Behind closed doors, ex-White House Counsel Pat Cipollone is expected to talk to the House Jan. 6 panel on Friday. He's considered a key witness to attempts to overturn the election.
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Baseball Legend Davey Johnson Named Texas A&M’s 2022 Lifetime Achievement Award Winner
BRYAN-COLLEGE STATION, Texas— Davey Johnson, who played and lettered in both baseball and basketball at Texas A&M, has been named the 2022 Lifetime Achievement Award winner by the Texas A&M Lettermen’s Association. The Lifetime Achievement Award is presented to an Aggie letterman who has reached the pinnacle of success in their chosen field.
Davey Johnson not only reached the pinnacle of his baseball profession as a player, but as a manager as well.
As a second baseman for the Baltimore Orioles, Johnson helped Baltimore to four American League pennants and two World Series Championships. The Orioles beat the Los Angeles Dodgers in 1966 and defeated the Cincinnati Reds in 1970 with Johnson hitting .313 in the series. Johnson played in the same infield as first baseman Boog Powell, shortstop Mark Belanger and third baseman Brooks Robinson.
The slick fielder also won three Gold Gloves as a second baseman. Johnson, a four-time All-Star selection, played in major league baseball from 1965 through 1975 before playing two seasons in Japan and then finishing his MLB playing career in 1977 and 1978. After being traded to the Atlanta Braves (1973-75), Johnson hit a career-high 43 homeruns in the 1973 season which stood as a record in MLB baseball for a second baseman in a single season until the Toronto Blue Jays second baseman Marcus Semein hit 45 last year.
“One interesting note about my playing career,” Johnson explained. “I was the last player to get a hit off of Sandy Koufax. He retired after the 1966 World Series.”
As a manager, Johnson led the New York Mets to the World Series Championship in 1986. He served as the skipper of the Mets from 1984-90, managed the Cincinnati Reds (1993-95), the Baltimore Orioles (1996-97), the Los Angeles Dodgers (1999-2000), and the Washington Nationals (2011-13). He was named Manager of the Year in 1997 with the Orioles and in 2012 with the Nationals and he managed the National club in the 1987 All-Star Game. Taking away partial seasons, Johnson only had one club finish below second place and he took four different franchises to the post-season.
A self-proclaimed Army brat, Johnson moved with his family to Army bases in Germany, Georgia, Wyoming and Texas. His family settled in San Antonio, Texas, and Johnson attended Alamo Heights High School where Aggie head baseball coach Tom Chandler recruited him.
“I consider Tom Chandler one of the best coaches of all-time,” Johnson said. “He recruited me and offered me a four-year scholarship. I wanted a good education and a chance to play baseball and so he came to San Antonio to take me to dinner and handed me a piece of paper and the scholarship said for one year. I told him, ‘Coach, you said this is for four years.’ Coach Chandler replied, “that’s the problem with youth today, they are always looking for security instead of an opportunity!”.
Johnson would stay at Texas A&M for two years before signing a professional baseball contract.
Johnson was also a good basketball player and played for Coach Shelby Metcalf on the Fish basketball team (1960-61) averaging 8.6 points in 12 games as the Fish finished 9-3, before playing on the Fish baseball team for Coach Chandler (1961). The varsity Aggie hoopsters were undefeated at G. Rollie White in the 1960-61 and 1961-62 seasons.
“I was a fair basketball player and played with Bennie Lenox and Carroll Broussard,” Johnson said. “The next thing I know I am on a basketball scholarship and getting to stay in Henderson Hall with the football and basketball players. That also helped Coach Chandler so he could go recruit some more guys for our baseball team.”
Johnson’s sophomore year in Aggieland he lettered in basketball for the 1961-62 season.
“We are playing at Texas Tech and they have a guy averaging 35 points a game,” Johnson explained. “I was a pretty good defender and I held the guy to five points at halftime, but I had a couple of fouls. Coach Rogers does not start me in the second half and the guy just blows up and they beat us. After the game, Rogers hits me on the head, “I forgot about you Johnson!”
One of the other things Johnson loved about coming to Aggieland was fishing with Coach Metcalf.
“Shelby and I would go down to the river and drop some trot lines in the river,” Johnson stated. “He and I loved to fish so any chance we got to go anywhere close to town, we did.”
Johnson also started at shortstop and lettered for Coach Chandler in 1962. Johnson hit .309 with six homeruns and had 20 RBI to help the Aggie diamond club finish 18-7 overall and 11-4 in Southwest Conference play. A pitcher on the squad was none other than 2022 Texas A&M Athletics Hall of Fame inductee Chuck McGuire. McGuire led the club in innings pitched (62.2) and posted a 5-2 record with a 2.28 ERA.
“I love Texas A&M and I will say Coach Chandler was a classic, a guy who taught me real respect for the game of baseball and gave me an opportunity to show what I could do on the baseball diamond,” Johnson said. “It’s been a while since I have been to Aggieland and I am looking forward to coming back.”
As a major league baseball player, even Johnson’s trip to play baseball in Japan had a little Texas A&M flavor.
“I cleared waivers in 1975 and Japan was going to give me a $160,000 bonus with a $100,000 salary,” Johnson explained. “So Charlie Finley from the Oakland A’s calls me and wants me to come play for his club. When he calls he tells me he is with a friend of mine, Coach Bear Bryant from Alabama. Coach Bear Bryant was at Alabama but knew I played at Texas A&M. We had talked a few times when I was in Atlanta. So Finley gives the phone to Coach Bryant. Coach Bryant says, ‘you’re an Aggie, you’re an American, you need to stay and play baseball in America.’ When I told Coach Bryant about my offer from Japan, he turns to Finley and says, ‘You can’t afford him!’
Johnson earned a mathematics degree and was ahead of his time in many areas of baseball, especially when it came to computers and analytics. He would input data into a computer and determine different lineups to maximize production.
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Ray Liotta, the actor best known for playing mobster Henry Hill in “Goodfellas” and baseball player Shoeless Joe Jackson in “Field of Dreams,” has died. He was 67.
An official at the Dominican Republic’s National Forensic Science Institute who was not authorized to speak to the media confirmed the death of Ray Liotta and said his body was taken to the Cristo Redentor morgue. The Hollywood Reporter and NBC News cited representatives for Liotta who said he died in his sleep Wednesday night. He was in the Dominican Republic to film a new movie.
Lorraine Bracco, who played Karen Hill in “Goodfellas” tweeted Thursday that she was, “Utterly shattered to hear this terrible news about my Ray. I can be anywhere in the world & people will come up & tell me their favorite movie is Goodfellas. Then they always ask what was the best part of making that movie. My response has always been the same…Ray Liotta.”
Alessandro Nivola, who recently appeared with Liotta in “The Sopranos” prequel film “The Many Saints of Newark” wrote, “I feel so lucky to have squared off against this legend in one of his final roles. The scenes we did together were among the all time highlights of my acting career. He was dangerous, unpredictable, hilarious, and generous with his praise for other actors. Too soon.”
Seth Rogen, who Liotta acted with in the 2009 comedy “Observe and Report” tweeted, “He was such a lovely, talented and hilarious person. Working with him was one of the great joys of my career and we made some of my favorite scenes I ever got to be in. A true legend of immense skill and grace.”
The Newark, New Jersey, native was born in 1954 and adopted at age six months out of an orphanage by a township clerk and an auto parts owner. Liotta always assumed he was mostly Italian — the movies did too. But later in life while searching for his birth parents, he discovered he’s actually Scottish.
Though he grew up focused on playing sports, including baseball, during his senior year of high school, the drama teacher asked him if he wanted to be in a play, which he agreed to on a lark. Whether he knew it or not at the time, it planted a seed, though he still assumed he'd end up working construction. And later, at the University of Miami he picked drama and acting because they had no math requirement attached. He would often say in interviews that he only started auditioning for plays because a pretty girl told him to. But it set him on a course. After graduation, he got an agent and soon he got his first big break on the soap opera “Another World.”
It would take a few years for him to land his first big movie role, in Jonathan Demme’s “Something Wild” as Melanie Griffith’s character’s hotheaded ex-convict husband Ray. He was 30 years old at the time and hadn’t had a steady job in five years. In an interview in 1993, he told The Associated Press that he wanted to get the part on his own merits even though he knew Griffith. When that didn’t work, he “phoned Melanie.
“I hated doing it, because that’s politics for me; calling someone to help you out. But I kind of realize that’s part of what it’s all about,” he said.
The turn earned him a Golden Globe nomination. A few years later, he would get the memorable role of the ghost of Shoeless Joe Jackson in “Field of Dreams.” Though it moved many to tears, it wasn’t without its critics. Liotta later recalled hearing a baseball announcer during a Mets game complain that he batted the opposite way Joe Jackson did.
“(Bleep) you! He didn’t come back from the dead either!” Liotta recalled thinking.
His most iconic role, as real life mobster Henry Hill in Martin Scorsese’s “Goodfellas” came shortly after. He, and Scorsese, had to fight for it though, with multiple auditions and pleas to the studio to cast the still relative unknown.
“The thing about that movie, you know, Henry Hill isn’t that edgy of a character,” Liotta said in an interview in 2012. “It’s really the other guys who are doing all the actual killings. The one physical thing he does do, when he goes after the guy who went after Karen — you know, most audiences, they actually like him for that.”
In the same interview, he marveled at how “Goodfellas” had a “life of its own" and has only grown over time.
“People watch it over and over, and still respond to it, and different ages come up, even today, teenagers come up to me and they really emotionally connect to it,” he said.
It didn’t matter the size of the role, Liotta always managed to stand out and steal scenes, whether as Johnny Depp’s father in “Blow” or Adam Driver’s bullish divorce lawyer in “Marriage Story.” | https://www.sfchronicle.com/entertainment/article/Ray-Liotta-Goodfellas-and-Field-of-Dreams-17201004.php | 2022-05-26 18:30:51 | 0 | https://www.sfchronicle.com/entertainment/article/Ray-Liotta-Goodfellas-and-Field-of-Dreams-17201004.php |
HARTFORD, Conn., Sept. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Virtus Stone Harbor Emerging Markets Total Income Fund (NYSE: EDI), today announced the following monthly distributions:
The amounts of distributions reported in this notice are estimates only and are not being provided for tax reporting purposes. The actual amounts and sources of the distributions for tax purposes will depend on the Fund's investment experience during the remainder of its fiscal year and may be subject to changes based on tax regulations. The Fund or your broker will send you a Form 1099-DIV for the calendar year that will tell you what distributions to report for federal income tax purposes.
Virtus Stone Harbor Emerging Markets Total Income Fund is a non-diversified, closed-end management investment company that is managed by Stone Harbor Investment Partners. The Fund's primary investment objective is to maximize total return, which consists of income and capital appreciation on its investments in emerging markets securities. There is no assurance that the Fund will achieve its investment objective.
For more information on the Fund, contact shareholder services at (866) 270-7788, by email at closedendfunds@virtus.com, or through the Closed-End Funds section of virtus.com.
An investment in a fund is subject to risk, including the risk of possible loss of principal. A fund's shares may be worth less upon their sale than what an investor paid for them. Shares of closed-end funds may trade at a premium or discount to their net asset value. For more information about the Fund's investment objective and risks, please see the Fund's annual report. A copy of the Fund's most recent annual report may be obtained free of charge by contacting "Shareholder Services" as set forth at the end of this press release.
Stone Harbor Investment Partners is a global institutional fixed-income investment manager specializing in credit and asset allocation strategies. The firm manages institutional clients' assets in a range of investment strategies including emerging markets debt, global high yield, bank loans, as well as multi-sector credit products including unconstrained and total return approaches. The firm's investment strategies are based on fundamental insights, derived from a combination of proprietary research and the in-depth knowledge and specialized experience of the firm's team. Founded in 2006, it is based in New York City with additional offices in London and Singapore. Stone Harbor Investment Partners is a division of Virtus Fixed Income Advisers, LLC, a registered investment adviser affiliated with Virtus Investment Partners. For more information, visit shipemd.com.
Virtus Investment Partners (NASDAQ: VRTS) is a distinctive partnership of boutique investment managers singularly committed to the long-term success of individual and institutional investors. The company provides investment management products and services through its affiliated managers and select subadvisers, each with a distinct investment style, autonomous investment process, and individual brand. For more information, visit virtus.com.
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WFO ALBANY Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Monday, July 25, 2022
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SPECIAL WEATHER STATEMENT
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Albany NY
443 PM EDT Mon Jul 25 2022
...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of southern Ulster
County through 515 PM EDT...
At 441 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Grahamsville, or 9 miles east of Liberty, moving east at 35 mph.
HAZARD...Winds in excess of 30 mph and heavy rain.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Heavy rains could cause flooding.
Locations impacted include...
Ellenville, High Falls, Kerhonkson, Napanoch, Wawarsing, Crawford,
Gardiner, Cherrytown, Palentown, Dwaarkill, Liebhardt, Fantinekill,
Awosting, Stone Ridge, Cragsmoor, Mombaccus, Honk Hill, Greenfield
Park, Cottekill and Lackawack.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 800 PM EDT for
east central New York.
LAT...LON 4160 7419 4162 7425 4163 7425 4162 7428
4167 7444 4174 7457 4188 7445 4195 7463
4196 7463 4187 7407
TIME...MOT...LOC 2041Z 282DEG 31KT 4182 7457
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...30 MPH
...THE SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING FOR NORTHEASTERN SULLIVAN COUNTY
IS CANCELLED...
The storm which prompted the warning has weakened below severe
limits, and no longer poses an immediate threat to life or property.
Therefore, the warning has been cancelled. However gusty winds and
heavy rain are still possible with this thunderstorm.
central New York.
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CPG and fashion brands dominate the most loved brands in the U.S. for their focus on passion, trust, and customer satisfaction.
NEW YORK, June 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Talkwalker, the leading consumer intelligence company, and Hootsuite, the global leader in social media management, announced the release of Talkwalker's third annual Brand Love Report. Talkwalker's proprietary Brand Love Index, powered by its advanced AI capabilities, analyzed over 1,500 global brands to discover the top 10 most-loved brands in the U.S., based on three equally weighted scores for Passion, Trust, and Customer Satisfaction (CSAT). The analysis also factored in a brand's focus on environmental, social, and sustainability issues.
CPG and fashion brands dominated, earning 7 out of the top 10 spots for the most loved brands in the U.S.
- Jimmy Choo
- Downy
- Dolce & Gabbana
- Estée Lauder
- Oral-B
- Mercedes-Benz
- KitKat
- Nespresso
- adidas
- HelloFresh
"Brands that take a customer-centric approach and show they are truly listening to consumers are able to inspire passion, earn trust, and deliver customer satisfaction, which are the core pillars of Talkwalker's Brand Love Index," said David Low, VP Marketing Americas at Talkwalker. "We're excited to showcase how our technology can help companies understand and take action to create greater love for their brands and drive performance."
Talkwalker and Hootsuite collaborated on the Brand Love 2022 Report. The full report includes:
- Profiles of the Top 10 Most Loved Brands in the U.S., according to the 2022 Brand Love Index
- A new Brand Love Index that provides businesses with a measurable KPI to benchmark how much consumers love their brand
- Actionable insights that brands can use to boost their Brand Love ratings
- A sampling of other global breakouts of the top 10 most loved brands in Austria, France, Germany, India, Italy, Switzerland, the U.K, Latin America, Middle East & Africa, and Southeast Asia
"As a marketer, if the past year and a half taught us anything, it's that the traditional ways of advertising have changed drastically. Brands who put authenticity and courageous creativity at the core of their plans are the ones who generate the most brand love," said Maggie Lower, CMO, Hootsuite. "This year's Brand Love Report in partnership with Talkwalker provides insights on how consumers perceive brands as well as actionable tips on how companies can innovate and better connect with their audience to build brand loyalty and affinity."
To discover more, download the Brand Love 2022 report here.
The report uses a refined methodology incorporating numerous data points to create the Talkwalker Brand Love Index. With over 10 years of client research, and in-depth analysis of use cases, the index identified three critical scores for monitoring brand love - Passion, Trust, and CSAT. These scores were calculated by analyzing over 2.6 billion conversations from social media, blogs, and reviews, to identify the brands consumers really care about.
Hootsuite is the global leader in social media management. With approximately 200,000 paid accounts and millions of users, Hootsuite powers social media for brands and organizations around the world, from the smallest businesses to the largest enterprises. Hootsuite's unparalleled expertise in social media management, social insights, employee advocacy, and social customer care empowers organizations to strategically grow their brands, businesses, and customer relationships with social media.
Hootsuite Academy, the industry-leading online learning platform, empowers education and growth through a wide range of certifications and has delivered over one million courses to over half a million people worldwide.
To learn more, visit www.hootsuite.com.
Talkwalker is the #1 consumer intelligence company and is dedicated to helping brands close the gap between brand and consumer. Recognized by Forrester as a Leader in Consumer Intelligence and Social Listening. Talkwalker brings together market-leading social analytics and AI technology, with unstructured data expertise, and a global team of insights analysts and data storytellers.
Talkwalker enables brands to put consumers at the heart of their decision-making, empowering them to embrace smarter innovation, create more successful campaigns, and provide enhanced customer experiences. With teams around the world, Talkwalker helps over 2,500 global brands to be consumer close, and accelerate their brand growth.
To discover more about Talkwalker, please visit www.talkwalker.com.
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DELAWARE/MARYLAND - Summer events are in full swing. Some include friendly competitions with fun prizes.
SUMMER CRAFT FAIR
The Lewes Historical Society is hosting its Summer Craft Fair on July 15 and 16. Metalwork, pottery, woodwork, and watercolor artisans will be selling products from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. both days. Organizers say interpretive staff will give you an up-close glimpse of what it was like in Lewes long ago. You can also enjoy singalongs, fiddle tunes, sea shanties and more.
The event is rain or shine. If you don't want to stand in line, tickets can be purchased in advance on the Lewes Historical Society website.
CANTINA SUMMER OLYMPICS
Big Chill Surf Cantina is hosting its Summer Olympics on Saturday from 12 to 3 p.m. Watch or compete on a team of two in the bar's 3-legged race, water balloon toss, and other events. The winners will receive 400 dollars in cash, a Big Chill prize pack, and a trophy. The team with the best matching outfit will also be awarded. Organizers say there will be a dunk tank to drop your favorite locals and bartenders.
The event raises money for the Rehoboth Beach Volunteer Fire Company. Registration costs 20 dollars per person. Click here to sign up.
TUNA TOURNAMENT
The Ocean City Tuna Tournament runs all weekend long. Organizers say it's become the world's largest in its 36 years. You can do some shopping at this event from local boat, tackle, and jewelry vendors.
SHARK PARTY PARTY
Wear your best shark costume to the Crooked Hammock in Lewes on Saturday.
The brewery is celebrating Shark Week with a Shark Party Party from 6 to 9 p.m. That includes a complimentary first toast of a mixed berry sour beer.
CRAFTS FOR A CAUSE KIDNEY DISEASE AWARENESS DAY
Food trucks and over 40 crafters and vendors will be at the Ross Station Event Center in Seaford from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday. This event raises awareness for kidney disease.
SANTA AND SUMMER SMALL BUSINESS MARKET
Over 20 vendors, a petting zoo, and more will be at Evans Farm in Bridgeville on Sunday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. This event will be held at The Frozen Farmer location.
SUMMER PET PHOTOS WITH SANTA
Your pets can take photos with Santa on Sunday. He'll be vacationing in Long Neck on Sunday. Concord Pet Foods and Supplies is inviting pet owners to bring their furry friends to take pictures with Santa from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. | https://www.wrde.com/features/cool-things/cool-things-to-do-july-14-16-2023/article_26b8edf8-21e7-11ee-89b6-1385e4a2f95a.html | 2023-07-15 14:20:12 | 0 | https://www.wrde.com/features/cool-things/cool-things-to-do-july-14-16-2023/article_26b8edf8-21e7-11ee-89b6-1385e4a2f95a.html |
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Florida State fired coach Mike Martin Jr. after the Seminoles did not advance out of NCAA regionals for a second straight 12 months.
Athletic director Michael Alford stated Friday a nationwide seek for a brand new coach would start instantly.
Martin succeeded his father, Mike Martin Sr., as coach after the 2019 season and went 77-54 total, 35-31 in Atlantic Coast Conference video games and 2-4 in NCAA regional video games.
“Making the change with our baseball coach was not an easy decision, but it is our responsibility to put our student-athletes and our teams in the best position to reach their full potential,” Alford stated. “Ultimately, the decision came down to whether our baseball program was performing up to the admittedly high standards that we have established through our historic success and I do not believe we were.”
The Seminoles rank second to Texas in all-time NCAA Tournament appearances (59) and maintain the longest energetic streak (44).
Like his father, the 49-year-old Martin performed at Florida State. The youthful Martin was an All-America catcher within the mid Nineteen Nineties and performed professional ball for a short while earlier than returning as an assistant in 1998. He was the Seminoles’ hitting coach and prime recruiter and received the top coaching job over three different finalists upon Mike Sr.’s retirement.
Florida State was 12-5 when Mike Jr.’s first season was reduce brief due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Seminoles have been 31-24 in 2021 and 34-25 this season. They completed fourth and third, respectively, within the ACC’s Atlantic Division and by no means made it previous two video games within the convention match.
Mike Jr.’s son, Tyler, was a sophomore infielder for the Seminoles this season and appeared in 26 video games.
“We deeply appreciate all Mike has done for the program as head coach, as an assistant coach and as a Seminole student-athlete,” Alford stated. “His passion for the university and the baseball program is unequaled. I am sure I speak for all Seminole fans when I say we wish him and his family nothing but the best.”
The elder Martin stays the all-time chief in school baseball coaching wins with 2,029, and he led the Seminoles to 17 College World Series in his 40 seasons.
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A 180-page online screed attributed to the white man accused of killing 10 people at a Tops Friendly Market in Buffalo on Saturday has brought a once-fringe white extremist conspiracy theory into the spotlight. But the underpinnings of the Great Replacement conspiracy theory, which has been iterated on over time to appeal to wider audiences, has penetrated a much more mainstream portion of American society. A recent poll, conducted by the Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research, found that one in three American adults now believes in a version of replacement theory.
The speed with which this false narrative has tipped into American discourse since a French ethnonationalist first coined the term roughly a decade ago has stunned even extremism experts who have tracked the spread of hate-filled ideologies. They cite the failure of major social media platforms to effectively moderate such content, the role of Fox News hosts in amplifying these ideas, and the uptake of the conspiracy's language by some elected Republican officials.
Demographic change
Between 2010 and 2020, the percentage of Americans who identified as "White Only" declined by more than 10 percent, from 72 to 62 percent. During that same decade, several Western European countries saw record influxes of migrants from Muslim nations. It is against the backdrop of this demographic change that replacement rhetoric has accelerated in recent years.
"In the U.S., [it's] often called 'white genocide.' In Europe, [it's] called 'Eurabia,' " said Cynthia Miller-Idriss, professor and director of the Polarization and Extremism Research and Innovation Lab at American University.
The baseless theories claim that these population shifts are orchestrated by elite power holders. In the U.S., Miller-Idriss said white nationalists ascribe the plot to Jews who they believe are bringing in immigrants and promoting interracial marriage to suppress whites. In Europe, the false narrative blames elite politicians for a growing Muslim population. Miller-Idriss said the coining of the term "Great Replacement" in France marked a key moment in the growth of these beliefs.
"It has unified and really spread [the conspiracies] online in memes and videos and in a lot of propaganda," she said. "It capitalized on a moment when you're not just reading written propaganda or sharing it in a newsletter or in a small group in a backwoods militia. But it's circulating in these dark online spaces where this [alleged] Buffalo shooter writes he was exposed and radicalized."
From there, the conspiracy theories migrated toward progressively less fringe conservative media platforms, said Jonathan Greenblatt, CEO and national director of the Anti-Defamation League.
"We have literally watched as ideas that originate on white supremacist message boards, or like the dark web – the places that are very difficult to get to – move," said Greenblatt. "They literally jump to [Internet message boards like] 4chan and 8chan, which are much more accessible, [then] they jump to web sites like The Daily Caller or Breitbart, and then they jump to Tucker Carlson's talking points or Laura Ingraham's talking points, or other AM radio DJs' talking points. And then you have theoretically mainstream Republican politicians repeating some of this stuff."
Carlson and Ingraham are Fox News hosts.
"Sanitizing" the message
Although the roots of the Great Replacement are firmly planted in the organized white supremacist movement, a version of the baseless conspiracy has spread among a wider swath of Americans with some minor tweaking of language. Matthew Gertz, a senior fellow at Media Matters for America, said that Carlson has framed the issue around voter replacement.
"What he says is that the Democrats are importing immigrants and that they are replacing Americans," said Gertz. "But no one should really be confused by what he is trying to do. The specific cases that he's talking about are Central American immigrants, they are immigrants from Africa, they are immigrants from the Middle East."
Greenblatt, whose organization has repeatedly called on Fox News to fire Carlson, said figures such as Carlson have sought language that might be palatable to more Americans. In moving away from white nationalist terms like "white genocide" and "Jewish cabal," they have repackaged the conspiracy as one driven by political partisanship.
"It has been an intentional effort ... to take these ideas and to try to sanitize them ... so they could bring their ideas into the mainstream," said Greenblatt.
Fox News declined to comment in response to questions from NPR about the role that critics say Carlson and Ingraham have played in stoking fears over replacement.
Greenblatt, Gertz and Miller-Idriss say claims of an orchestrated "immigrant invasion" have gained legitimacy through the endorsement of some elected Republicans, most notably former President Donald Trump. But they note that the messaging his continued after Trump left office.
"Elise Stefanik has pushed the same thing," said Gertz, referring to the third-highest ranking Republican in the U.S. House of Representatives. "This is moving steadily into mainstream Republican politics."
How to fight a pervasive conspiracy theory?
The document believed to have been written by the suspected gunman in the Buffalo attack does not ascribe his radicalization to Fox News or rhetoric of politicians. Rather, he describes it as taking place on the same Internet chat boards that were early to adopt the language of the racist Great Replacement conspiracy theory, such as 4chan.
"[Those are] still, I think, the spaces and places we should be most worried about," said Miller-Idriss.
Still, Miller-Idriss and other extremism experts say the mainstreaming of replacement theory remains alarming. Greenblatt said it isn't enough to condemn the violence, because speech that dehumanizes other people – whether Blacks, immigrants or Jews – can inspire violence.
"What I would suggest is that people in positions of authority, who have platforms, should use those platforms responsibly and call out this kind of ugliness and cease the incitement immediately because it's too dangerous to do otherwise," he said.
In the wake of the tragedy, much attention is focusing on whether stricter gun laws might have prevented it, the role of social media, whether the suspected gunman had a history of mental health problems, and whether law enforcement authorities missed early red flags.
"But all of that really doesn't make a difference if [individuals] in the end don't have a basic understanding of the legacy of racism, of structural racism [and of] systemic racism in this country," said Miller-Idriss.
She said that many young people observe the racial disparities in American society and will seek out answers to them. The document believed to be linked to the suspect pulls data from dubious online sources to support spurious claims of biological racism and crime rates.
"They may not be talking about it from good academic sources or good learning sources," Miller-Idriss said, "but they're going to be hearing about it in dark online spaces instead."
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(NewsNation) — Service members are struggling to keep up in the highly competitive housing market, experts say, despite using a government home loan service that’s typically appealing to both seller and buyer.
This fast-paced market is leaving veterans behind, said PJ Johnsen, chair of the federal finance housing policy committee for the National Association of Realtors.
“I see it almost every day,” Johnsen said. “Every day, they’re getting beat out.”
Historically, eligible buyers benefited from loans through the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs because they aren’t required to make a down payment and the closing costs are controlled.
Sellers may find them attractive, as well, since the financing is already in place at the time of an offer, meaning there’s little chance the sale will fall through, Johnsen said.
The default rate on a VA loan is less than 2%.
But at a time when sellers may receive competing offers and buyers are willing to waive anything perceived to delay the process, contingencies inherent with VA loans are now being labeled setbacks. Notably, VA loans require appraisals — a process that cash and conventional loan buyers are increasingly waiving in order to close faster.
Although VA loan buyers can waive certain repairs once an appraisal is complete, they can’t waive the initial process. The appraiser lists any repairs to meet the agency’s minimum property requirements, to ensure the home is structurally sound and safe for the service member, according to a VA spokesperson.
Appraisal turnarounds can take anywhere from seven to 20 business days and vary by city, according to the Department of Veteran Affairs website. Recently, turnaround on appraisals averaged 10.8 business days, the spokesperson said.
“The human impact is that for veterans not able to access the guaranteed veteran guarantee program, it could mean that … their deals fall apart; it’s just too expensive,” said Ken Fears, the senior policy representative for the National Association of Realtors. “And with rates, having increased 3 percentage points over the last year, it’s that much more important that they have access to this critical financing.”
It’s a problem that predates the current housing market, which has only exacerbated the issue.
About a year ago, house-hunting Army veteran Garry Crowe got a notification on his phone about a new property on the market. He was immediately interested and when he showed up to talk with the current owner, things seemed to be going well. But the seller turned Crowe away once he learned he was using a VA loan.
“He basically just looked at me and said, ‘Well, you might as well go ahead and leave,'” Crowe said. “‘There’s no sense in showing you the house. I’m not accepting any VA loans.'”
According to Crowe, the seller explained that he’d already put too much money into the house and worried that a VA inspection might require more costly repairs.
“That told me that he basically didn’t do everything he was supposed to do right on the house, and he knew the VA, whoever did my inspection, was gonna find it,” Crowe said.
The aversion to VA loans is fueled by misinformation about the program’s requirements, leaving veterans hanging in the balance, according to Fears.
“Unfortunately, in years past, there were problems getting appraisers,” Fears said. “There were problems with excess fees or closing on time. Largely, those have gone away. So we’re dealing with myths that were born of half-truths from the past.”
Last month, a group of lawmakers sent a letter to VA Secretary Denis McDonough asking the agency to modernize the loan process to make homeownership more accessible to U.S. veterans.
“VA borrowers are less successful than borrowers using conventional loan products, with 11% of VA borrowers changing loan products during their housing search, compared to only 1% of conventional borrowers who change financing methods,” the letter read, in part. “This is particularly concerning given the alarming levels of veteran homelessness in our nation.” | https://www.cenlanow.com/national/veterans-getting-beat-out-in-hot-housing-market/ | 2022-07-13 18:52:40 | 0 | https://www.cenlanow.com/national/veterans-getting-beat-out-in-hot-housing-market/ |
Problems with motor vehicle sales and repairs topped the list of complaints to the New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs (DCA) in 2022, the agency said Monday.
Of the more than 18,000 complaints received last year, more than 2,500 were about vehicle sales and repairs, it said.
The cases included predatory towing, automotive repairs, car sales and auto parts pricing, it said.
Consumer Affairs reached what it called “significant settlements” with nine car dealerships throughout the state in 2022, totaling more than $650,000.
“The dealerships’ alleged violations include failing to list prior accidents, damage, and repairs made to vehicles; failing to honor the advertised price of a used car; charging excessive vehicle preparation fees; failing to disclose the full sale price of a motor vehicle and deceptive advertising,” it said.
Complaints about contractors and home improvements were the second highest at 2,310. The agency also received 1,080 complaints about major appliances, coming in third, it said
The top three categories made up nearly one-third of all complaints received and accounted for 65% of all complaints in the top 10 categories, Consumer Affairs said..
Other top complaints included those about internet sales, medical care, moving and storage, credit and gasoline, it said.
“The Division of Consumer Affairs is a crucial part to the everyday lives of New Jersey residents by enforcing consumer protection laws and educating the public to avoid fraud,” Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin said. “Consumer complaints alert DCA on who is violating those laws and what patterns of fraud are emerging in the marketplace.”
The agency’s Office of Consumer Protection typically receives more than 1,000 new complaints each month through its online portal, after which they are sent to corresponding units for further review.
The agency may also work towards an informal mediation between the consumer and the business, it said.
The release of the top 10 list is part of the agency’s participation in National Consumer Protection Week, which runs from March 5 through March 11.
You can file a complaint with Consumer Affairs online or by telephone at (800) 242-5846 (toll free within New Jersey) or (973) 504- 6200.
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FiscalNote ESG Solutions Provides Cutting-Edge AI-Powered Technology - Combined With Global Advisory Services, Essential News & Analysis, and Community/Peer Insights - to Equip Organizations to Become Sustainability Leaders
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NEW YORK (AP)Outfielder Stephen Piscotty was released from his minor league contract by the San Francisco Giants at his request on Thursday.
The 32-year-old hit .320 (8 for 25) with three doubles and seven RBIs in 10 spring training games.
San Francisco also acquired outfielder Matt Beaty from Kansas City for cash and he struck out as a pinch hitter in his Giants debut during a 5-0 opening day loss at the New York Yankees.
Catcher Roberto Pérez’s contract was selected from the minors and he went 1 for 2 with a strikeout in his Giants debut. The 34-year-old was with Pittsburgh last year after spending his first eight major league seasons with Cleveland.
San Francisco optioned right-hander Sean Hjelle to Triple-A Sacramento and reassigned outfielder Bryce Johnson, infielder Casey Schmitt, catcher Austin Wynns and right-hander Sergio Romo, who is retiring.
Outfielder Luis González (lower back surgery) and left-hander Thomas Szapucki (left arm neuropathy) were put on the 60-day injured list.
Outfielders Mitch Haniger (left oblique strain) and Austin Slater (left hamstring strain) were placed on the 10-day IL and right-hander Luke Jackson (Tommy John surgery) on the 15-day IL, all retroactive to March 27.
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It's prom night for Deacon Phillippe.
The 18-year-old son of Reese Witherspoon and ex Ryan Phillippe suited up for the high school milestone, posting several pics to his Instagram account on May 21.
"Prom anyone??," he captioned the snaps, which included some him posing outside on a putting green in a sleek dark grey jacket and matching trousers, light-blue button-up, skinny tie and pink flower corsage.
He also shared a pic alongside his dad and two friends.
Reese took to the comments section to gush over the teen's prom look, saying she loved his pink flower by way of emojis. Deacon's older sister Ava Phillippe, 22, also commented, "looking sharp!"
Later on his Instagram Story, Deacon posted a video of him trying to sink a putt before heading to prom, writing, "Prom shot was wildly unsuccessful."
Deacon's big night comes seven months after Reese and Ryan—who finalized their divorce in 2008 after nine years of marriage—reunited at a restaurant to celebrate their youngest child's 18th birthday.
"Happy 18th birthday to our gorgeous, smart, talented, and caring son," the 47-year-old actor wrote on Instagram Oct. 23, alongside a few photos from the celebration. "You are a true light in this world and are so loved by all who know you. We are lucky to be your mom and dad. Love you, pup.."
Ryan added, in parentheses, "I'd say we did pretty good @reesewitherspoon."
Reese, 46, shared another pic of herself with Ryan and Deacon at the event on her Instagram Story, writing, "We love you Deacon! You make us so proud!"
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The match was over before a single wrestler stepped on the mat. The carnage shown on the Camden Catholic weigh-in sheet was proof enough of that.
With seven forfeits scheduled to come Shawnee’s way the only team drama was the final margin, which turned out to be a 48-22 Olympic Conference win for the Renegades.
Ethan Staples ‘clinched’ the match for Shawnee with a 5-1 decision in the first of seven contested bouts.
“I like wrestling,” Staples said. “When there’s a forfeit, I get a little upset. It’s okay. I just go back to practice and work even harder. It was fun coming out here and competing with some good kids.”
Each of the seven bouts featured well-matched wrestlers. Staples entered the second period with the option after a scoreless first.
“I chose down because I knew I have way more stamina,” Staples said. “I was just trying to pace myself. Once I felt him crack, I just started going. I just started going hard.”
Jackson Young scored a major decision for Catholic at 126 pounds. Michael Craft (144) and Tyler Byrd (285) added decisions of their own. Wayne Rold (138) and Jack Baylouny (150) registered pins. In all, Camden Catholic won five of the seven bouts.
“It was definitely important for the guys who showed up, who really wanted to wrestle today,” Baylouny said. “Everybody who wrestled, wrestled their butt off, gave it their all. We’re really proud of those guys. We’re ready to get back in the room tomorrow, get back to work and get better for next time.”
Baylouny worked a pin in 3:05 after a 4-1 first period.
“I think it was mainly getting him tired and me not being tired,” Baylouny said. “I work hard in the room every day try to get in shape. I wrestled the best guys in our room, just trying to make myself better every day. I’ve been doing it since freshman year. It is finally paying off.”
RJ Hunnewell won the most tightly contested match of the evening. After trading escapes in the second and third periods, the Shawnee 175-pounder gave himself a lead with a takedown in the final 30 seconds. A tactical release in the final seconds made it a 3-2 win for Shawnee.
“I could have done a couple of things better for sure,” Hunnewell said. “I’m kind of disappointed that it was that close but, I mean, that’s what I’m here for.”
When Shawnee got onto the bus, it expected a full slate of matches. Weigh-ins quickly changed the mindset. With a limited number of bouts available, the focus became finding the best matchups.
This would not be a wasted night.
“What it really meant was we would see seven of their best guys,” Hunnewell said. “Certainly guys we are going to be competing with at districts. It’s a good version of what we’re going to see later on. I’m really excited for the rest of the season. It was fun.”
Rold was intent on making the experience anything but fun for his opponent. The Irish 138-pounder worked a quick takedown, tried to get a quick turn, then let loose and started the cycle again. The third time around, Rold found his opening and ended things. It all took 1:22.
“I just been really focusing on working hard this year and pay attention to my technique,” Rold said. “I moved up two weight classes and I think like this is my weight class. I found my home. I’m just getting ready for everything is getting ready for March.”
Camden Catholic missed its chance to avenge a loss to Shawnee last winter. That much was a disappointment. On the mat, there was satisfaction.
“On paper, we should have won,” Rold said. You can’t have seven guys forfeit. We’ll be ready at the end of the year by the time states come around. We’re all going to get ready individually and make sure we’re all peaking at the right time.”
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SEATTLE (AP) — While celebrating 50 years as a ballet company, the Pacific Northwest Ballet is making history.
“This is a moment for us,” dancer Jonathan Batista told KUOW while describing how he felt about becoming the first Black principal dancer in the history of the Pacific Northwest Ballet.
The newly promoted Batista joined the organization as a soloist last year and says moving to the highest rank as a ballet dancer last month means the world to him and the Black dance community.
“Being the first Black dancer in 50 years of Pacific Northwest Ballet, this is a moment for young Black boys, young Black girls, that want to dance, that want to see themselves on that stage,” Batista said.
Originally from Rio De Janeiro, Brazil, Batista has performed with companies from the UK to Canada, sometimes as the only Black member of the company.
Batista says he’s grateful to make history through his promotion to principal dancer in Seattle.
“It is such an honor to be in this position,” he said. “It also is a moment where I think, ‘Wow, it took 50 years for Black man, for Black person, to become a principal dancer.’”
The Pacific Northwest Ballet has a total of 46 dancers in its company. Batista is one of nine who identify as Black.
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The ooey-gooey Peanut Butter S'mores Pizookie® is officially back and here to satisfy any sweet tooth.
HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif., Aug. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The people asked, and BJ's Restaurants, Inc. (NASDAQ: BJRI) has listened. The creators of the world-famous Pizookie® dessert are thrilled to announce the return of the fan-favorite Peanut Butter S'mores Pizookie®. Everyone's favorite fireside snack and the most requested specialty Pizookie® ever, the Peanut Butter S'mores Pizookie® includes a warm, ooey-gooey Ghirardelli® triple chocolate cookie piled high with peanut butter, marshmallows toasted to perfection, and rich vanilla bean ice cream that's sure to satisfy every Pizookie® fan's sweet tooth. The newest iteration of this iconic dessert represents summer nostalgia, family fun, and sweet memories.
"At BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse, we love hearing from our guests," said Heidi Rogers, senior vice president of marketing of BJ's Restaurants, Inc. "With many tweets, comments, phone calls, and reviews, our fans have spoken, and we wanted to deliver! We're excited to bring back the beloved Peanut Butter S'mores Pizookie® to give our guests what they love!"
BJ's Peanut Butter S'mores Pizookie® will be available at all BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse locations beginning August 4 and for a limited time only. It joins the BJ's lineup of other obsession-worthy Pizookie® flavors, including Hot Fudge Brownie, Chocolate Chunk, Peanut Butter, Strawberry Shortcake, White Chocolate Macadamia Nut, Cookies 'n' Cream, Salted Caramel, Triple Chocolate Made with Ghirardelli®, Monkey Bread, Sugar Cookie, and Gluten-Free Chocolate Chip. Every flavor, including the Peanut Butter S'mores Pizookie®, is eligible for BJ's $4 Pizookie® Daily Brewhouse Special every Tuesday for dine in, take out or delivery.
For more information on BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse, visit https://www.bjsrestaurants.com/.
About BJ's Restaurants, Inc.
BJ's Restaurants, Inc. ("BJ's") is a national brand with brewhouse roots and a menu where Craft Matters®. BJ's broad menu has something for everyone: slow-roasted entrees, like Prime Rib, BJ's EnLIGHTened Entrees® including Cherry Chipotle Glazed Salmon, signature deep-dish pizza and the often imitated, but never replicated world-famous Pizookie® dessert. BJ's has been a pioneer in the craft brewing world since 1996 and takes pride in serving BJ's award-winning proprietary handcrafted beers, brewed at its brewing operations in five states and by independent third-party craft brewers. The BJ's experience offers high-quality ingredients, bold flavors, moderate prices, sincere service, and a cool, contemporary atmosphere. Founded in 1978, BJ's owns and operates 214 casual dining restaurants in 29 states. All restaurants offer dine in, take out, delivery, and large-party catering. For more information on BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse, visit http://www.bjsrestaurants.com.
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Damar Hamlin and Tee Higgins will forever be connected after Hamlin’s tackle on the receiver resulted in Hamlin’s on-field cardiac arrest.
It was a scary moment, but the two are moving forward.
Hamlin joined Higgins and two other Cincinnati Bengals receivers, Tyler Boyd and Ja’Marr Chase, for a desert trip of off-roading.
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Boyd posted a photo of the four on Instagram with the caption "Hot Boyz."
Hamlin tackled Higgins in the first quarter of their Jan. 2 game in Cincinnati, and the hit resulted in a case of commotio cortis. Medical staffers performed CPR on Hamlin on the field for over nine minutes before he was transported to a hospital in critical condition.
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Before that game, Boyd said, Hamlin had attended some youth camps with Boyd and Higgins.
"People don't really know the relationship that he was building with him," Boyd said in January of Higgins trying to previously establish a friendship with the Buffalo Bills safety. "I brought him to my camp with D-Hamlin, they became friends and they probably knew each other prior to that because they was playing against each other."
Higgins said he was excited to eventually "chop it up" and enjoy "laughs and giggles" with Hamlin.
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Car catches fire after high-speed pursuit on I-24 in Montgomery Co.
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NASHVILLE, Tennessee (WSMV) — An attempted traffic stop turned into a high-speed pursuit on Interstate 24 in Montgomery County on Wednesday night.
The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office said a deputy attempted to stop a vehicle on the Exit 4 westbound on-ramp on Interstate 24 around 8:40 p.m. The vehicle did not have its headlights on and the deputy suspected that the driver may have been under the influence.
The vehicle did not stop and fled onto I-24 traveling westbound. The pursuit continued on the interstate with speeds reaching 90 mph.
The vehicle then appeared to have mechanical issues and debris flew off and struck a patrol vehicle causing minor damage. As the vehicle continued to flee it caught fire and eventually came to stop at mile marker 2.
The driver of the car, identified as KeAndre Marsh, 21, was arrested without incident. He was uninjured and refused treatment by EMS personnel. He is being charged with felony evading, driving without a license and violation of the light law. The Tennessee Highway Patrol is conducting the investigation into the crash portion of the incident.
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TX Lake Charles LA Zone Forecast for Tuesday, February 21, 2023
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Magnolia Springs, Mt. Union, and Roganville
310 AM CST Wed Feb 22 2023
...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM THIS MORNING TO 6 PM CST
THIS EVENING...
.TODAY...Mostly cloudy this morning, then becoming mostly sunny.
A 50 percent chance of showers. Breezy with highs in the lower
80s. South winds 15 to 25 mph. Gusts up to 45 mph, decreasing to
35 mph this afternoon.
.TONIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming mostly
cloudy. Lows in the mid 60s. South winds around 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Patchy fog in the morning. Mostly cloudy. Highs
around 80. South winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming southeast in the
afternoon.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Cloudy. Lows in the mid 60s. East winds 5 to
10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Cloudy. Highs in the upper 70s. East winds around
10 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT THROUGH SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the mid
60s. Highs in the lower 80s.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of showers after
midnight. Lows in the lower 60s. Chance of rain 20 percent.
.MONDAY...Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers in the morning,
then mostly sunny with a slight chance of showers in the
afternoon. Highs in the mid 70s. Chance of rain 40 percent.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Clear, cooler with lows around 50.
.TUESDAY...Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.
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Northern Newton-
Including the cities of Burkeville, Farrsville, Jamestown,
Newton, Wiergate, Bleakwood, and Call
310 AM CST Wed Feb 22 2023
...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM THIS MORNING TO 6 PM CST
THIS EVENING...
.TODAY...Mostly cloudy this morning, then becoming partly sunny.
A 50 percent chance of showers. Breezy with highs in the lower
80s. South winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph.
.TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the mid 60s. South winds 10 to
15 mph.
.THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy. Highs around 80. Southeast winds 5 to
10 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Cloudy. Lows in the mid 60s. East winds 5 to
10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Cloudy. A slight chance of showers in the morning.
Highs in the upper 70s. East winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain
20 percent.
.FRIDAY NIGHT THROUGH SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the mid
60s. Highs in the lower 80s.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of showers after
midnight. Lows in the lower 60s. Chance of rain 20 percent.
.MONDAY...Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers in the morning,
then mostly sunny with a slight chance of showers in the
afternoon. Highs in the mid 70s. Chance of rain 40 percent.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Clear, cooler with lows in the lower 50s.
.TUESDAY...Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.
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Southern Jasper-
Including the cities of Gist, Buna, and Evadale
310 AM CST Wed Feb 22 2023
...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM THIS MORNING TO 6 PM CST
THIS EVENING...
.TODAY...Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers this morning,
then partly sunny with a slight chance of showers this afternoon.
Highs in the lower 80s. South winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to
40 mph. Chance of rain 40 percent.
.TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the mid 60s. South winds 10 to
15 mph.
.THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy. Highs in the lower 80s. South winds
5 to 10 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Cloudy. Lows in the upper 60s. Southeast winds
around 5 mph.
.FRIDAY...Cloudy. Highs around 80. East winds 5 to 10 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Cloudy. Lows in the upper 60s.
.SATURDAY THROUGH SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy. Highs in the lower 80s.
Lows in the upper 60s.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of showers after
midnight. Lows in the mid 60s. Chance of rain 20 percent.
.MONDAY...Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers in the morning,
then mostly sunny with a slight chance of showers in the
afternoon. Highs in the upper 70s. Chance of rain 30 percent.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Clear, cooler with lows in the lower 50s.
.TUESDAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 70s.
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Southern Newton-
Including the city of Deweyville
310 AM CST Wed Feb 22 2023
...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM THIS MORNING TO 6 PM CST
THIS EVENING...
.TODAY...Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers this morning,
then partly sunny with a slight chance of showers this afternoon.
Highs in the lower 80s. South winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to
40 mph. Chance of rain 40 percent.
.TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the mid 60s. South winds 10 to
15 mph.
.THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy. Highs in the lower 80s. South winds
5 to 10 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the upper 60s. Southeast
winds 5 to 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Cloudy. Highs around 80. East winds 5 to 10 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Cloudy. Lows in the upper 60s.
.SATURDAY THROUGH SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy. Highs in the lower 80s.
Lows in the mid 60s.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of showers after
midnight. Lows in the mid 60s. Chance of rain 20 percent.
.MONDAY...Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers in the morning,
then mostly sunny with a slight chance of showers in the
afternoon. Highs in the upper 70s. Chance of rain 30 percent.
.MONDAY NIGHT AND TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 50s.
Highs in the upper 70s.
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Welcome back to the danger zone. You might not think 2022 needed a sequel to the most '80s movie ever, but Top Gun: Maverick is way more wildly entertaining than it has any right to be. Top Gun 2 reboots the original film's heart-pounding aerial action, infectiously cheesy character drama and don't-think-too-hard-about-it military fetishism in a winning spectacle of cinematic escapism.
It's been more than 35 years since the release of the original Top Gun, in which Tom Cruise employed his widest grin as a US Navy aviator with a point to prove and a childlike delight in playing with high-speed toys (which just happen to be built for killing people, but whatever). Having smashed over a billion dollars in theaters, it's available now in digital stores, on 4K Blu-ray and on DVD (so that's your dad's Christmas present sorted). Top Gun: Maverick will also stream on Paramount Plus from Dec. 22.
Cruise reportedly resisted a sequel for decades, but it turns out if you wait long enough, a story presents itself. He returns to the cockpit as Pete "Maverick" Mitchell, still feeling the need for speed no matter what the top brass says. And now, enough time has passed since his co-pilot Goose's death in the original film for Goose's son to be a fully grown man.
Played by Miles Teller, the son is a chip off the old chock, flying with the Navy under the callsign Rooster. When Maverick is called in to train the next generation of cocky kids for a Dambusters-meets-Death-Star suicide mission, the pair are locked onto an intercept course. "And we're off," one character wryly observes of Maverick's anti-authoritarian antics, but he could be talking about the full-tilt re-creation of the original film's glossy thrills.
From the moment you hear the instantly recognizable tolling of the synth bell in Harold Faltermeyer's stirring Top Gun Anthem, it's like the past 30 years never happened. The opening credits describe Maverick, like the original, as a Don Simpson / Jerry Bruckheimer production, even though Simpson died in 1996. The opening text caption explaining the concept of the US Navy's Fighter Weapons School uses the same wording as the first film. And throughout, director Joseph Kosinski and cinematographer Claudio Miranda faithfully re-create the late Tony Scott's cinematic style, from a backlit bustling flight deck to ramrod-straight silhouettes arrayed in a hangar. This new version even begins by dropping you into the controlled chaos of an aircraft carrier flight deck with a shot-for-shot re-creation of the first film's iconic intro (probably).
This flight deck sequence has zero connection to what comes after, but it's still a pretty great introduction, instantly immersing you in the familiar feel of a film you may have seen many times or may not have seen for years. More importantly, it feels real, the film setting out its stall from the very beginning: It's about real stuff, like fighter planes and sailboats and proper old-fashioned stunts, not fake stuff like drones and phones and computer-generated spectacle. The marketing makes a big deal out of how the actors really went up in planes, and while there's doubtless a ton of invisible CGI -- as in every film, whether you notice it or not -- almost every shot at least feels like it was done for real. Unlike recent blockbusters (ahem, Marvel movies) which distance you from the action with clearly impossible camera angles and over-the-top CG effects, Top Gun: Maverick uses the visual language of the original, the camera jammed claustrophobically into a cockpit or shaking as it struggles to keep up with a jet screaming past.
Making this explicit connection to such a beloved movie is a risk, of course. The first film was crammed with iconic moments and quotes, and the sequel does little more than rearrange the planes on the flight deck. Still, it's pretty restrained with the catchphrases and callbacks. Yes, Maverick's leather jacket and motorbike get their own theme tune. But the fighter jets and aircraft carriers furnished by the United States Navy aren't the only formidable weapons deployed by the sequel: The toppest gun in the Top Gun arsenal is Cruise's still-explosive charisma.
While the flick again pushes credulity with its deification of Maverick and his godlike flying abilities, Cruise's secret weapon is always his willingness to look silly. So the over-the-top action is balanced with appealing humor and even a little pathos in Cruise's relationship with the younger flyers and his rekindled romance with a bar owner. She's played by Jennifer Connelly, another star who rose in the 1980s (check out who's singing on the jukebox when she first turns up). With Connelly as his old flame and Teller as his surrogate son, Cruise's aging Maverick provides just enough heart to keep things moving as he grapples with the prospect of keeping his feet on the ground permanently. A bittersweet scene reuniting Cruise with the original film's co-star, an ailing Val Kilmer, is also a touching and surprisingly funny moment.
There's no disguising that a lot of the story is a rerun of the original. For example, Cruise takes the Kelly McGillis role, just for fun. But somehow, despite the fact it's all geared toward a life-or-death mission, the stakes don't feel as immediate as they did the first time around. The original film was fueled by the sense Maverick was genuinely dangerous to the people around him, but this new model doesn't capture the same headlong rush into the danger zone. Partly because the younger models look more like, well, models, rather than warriors. But the main problem is that the mission is so improbably specific to the needs of the plot. The G-force of narrative silliness will start to crush your brain, especially when a late-stage twist fires the afterburners and jets into absurdity that might tempt you to eject.
There are certainly reasons not to like a film like this, whether it's Cruise's personal life or the film's unquestioning attitude to war. Matthew Modine and Bryan Adams were among the '80s stars who declined to be involved in the original because of its jingoistic tone, which was a post-Vietnam reassertion of American military (and masculine) might. Even Cruise dodged a sequel because he didn't want to glorify war. Oddly, Top Gun: Maverick is so bloodless and untroubled by ambiguity it barely feels like a war film. It's just boys with toys.
There's a vague subplot about Jon Hamm's pencil neck in the tower caring that the pilots complete the mission and not so much about them coming back alive, but that only makes the flick's explicit disdain for unmanned combat drones somewhat confusing. In fact, a much truer Top Gun sequel was actually made a few years ago: Good Kill, in which Ethan Hawke plays a Cruise-esque fighter pilot exiled to drone duty, losing his mind in a metal box in the Las Vegas desert as he presses a button and kills civilians thousands of miles away.
Top Gun: Maverick, meanwhile, doesn't even tell us who Tom's fighting against. There's an unnamed faceless adversary, black-helmeted bogeys and boogeymen, stripped of sovereignty or even humanity. The eternal enemy, somewhere out there, doing vaguely defined bad-sounding things that need to be blown up by missiles and helicopters and aircraft carriers. Your tax dollars at work.
But who cares about that? This isn't Saving Private Ryan, this is Top Gun. Ask not for whom the synth bell tolls, because the synth bell tolls for anyone who loves a great popcorn action movie that's as enjoyable as it is ridiculous. Top Gun: Maverick is a blast. The film keeps insisting this is Maverick's last post, but this polished action movie powerhouse is a fun way to fly into the sunset. | https://www.cnet.com/culture/entertainment/top-gun-maverick-review-smash-hit-tom-cruise-sequel-streaming-date/ | 2022-11-22 15:50:00 | 0 | https://www.cnet.com/culture/entertainment/top-gun-maverick-review-smash-hit-tom-cruise-sequel-streaming-date/ |
A unique 1954 Chevrolet Corvette design prototype for an unreleased facelift is headed to auction at Gooding & Company’s Monterey Car Week event, scheduled for Aug. 18-19.
This car dates back to the very earliest days of the Corvette. According to the auction listing, it started out as one of approximately 15 hand-built show cars constructed prior to the start of Corvette production in 1953. Used for testing and appearances at General Motors’ Motorama shows, these cars weren’t assigned conventional vehicle identification numbers (VIN), instead getting an “S.O.” designation for “shop order.”
The car up for auction bears the serial number S.O. 2151, which marks it as the prototype for a proposed 1955-model-year refresh of the Corvette. The car was sent to GM’s design department, then overseen by legendary design boss Harley Earl, where it received a number of styling tweaks, including a nonfunctional hood scoop, front fender vents, an eggcrate grille, bumper-exit exhaust tips, and a new trunk lid based on the Corvette Corvair fastback concept.
A hint that this car was used to try out new design ideas is the placement of Corvette script, which is high on one side and low on the other for comparison. Designers also added a large gold “V” to the lettering to signify that the 1955 Corvette would be available with a V-8 engine, providing more muscle than the inline-6 engines used for the first two model years. S.O. 2151 was also painted in Bermuda Green, a GM production color of the time.
The completed body was mounted on a 1954 Corvette chassis equipped with an experimental solid-lifter-camshaft engine. The design prototype was officially completed on July 30, 1954, according to a tag riveted inside the engine bay.
The proposed facelift for the 1955 Corvette never happened, though. Worried about competition from the Ford Thunderbird, GM management decided to delay the facelift. Aside from the V-8 option, the production 1955 Corvette ended up similar to the 1954 model, but for 1956 Chevy gave the Corvette a completely new body.
S.O. 2151 escaped the fate of most GM design prototypes, surviving intact in private hands. How it exited GM is unknown, Motor Trend notes, but the one-off Corvette was preserved by a series of owners and treated to an 1,800-hour restoration to its 1954 state.
This piece of Corvette history won’t be cheap. Gooding & Company expects S.O. 2151 to sell for $1.5 million to $2 million at auction.
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LOS ANGELES (AP) — A settlement agreement has been reached on the eve of a second trial pitting the Kardashian family against former reality TV star Blac Chyna.
Jury selection had been set to begin Monday in the trial over Chyna’s allegations that her former fiance Rob Kardashian maliciously posted nude photos of her in 2017 after their tumultuous breakup, but according to court documents, the parties informed the judge that they had agreed to a settlement.
Emails to attorneys for both sides seeking comment and details on the terms of the settlement were not immediately returned.
A trial had seemed a virtual certainty after the judge last week denied a motion by Kardashian’s attorneys to enforce a settlement agreement they said the two sides had reached.
The trial was to be a sequel of sorts to a defamation trial earlier this year in which Chyna, whose legal name is Angela White, alleged that Kardashian’s mother and sisters — Kris Jenner, Kim Kardashian, Khloé Kardashian and Kylie Jenner — had defamed her as violent and unstable, and persuaded producers and executives to cancel her reality show, “Rob & Chyna.”
The Kardashians won a clear-cut victory in that trial May 2. The four women had attended most of the proceedings, and all four testified, though they were in New York at the Met Gala when the verdict was read.
Rob Kardashian, who has a daughter with Chyna, was not a defendant in that trial, but he gave often angry and sometimes sad testimony about the late-night fight that led to the end of their relationship.
Chyna had initially filed one lawsuit against the whole family, but the judge ruled that the allegations against Rob — which also included assault accusations — should get their own trial. Fewer members of the famous family had been expected to attend the second trial, and only Rob and Kris Kardashian had been expected to testify.
At the first trial, jurors found that the Kardashians acted in bad faith in their conversations about the couple’s troubles with producers of “Rob & Chyna” and executives from the E! network, which aired it. But they found that it had no substantial effect on Chyna’s contract or the fate of the show, and she was awarded no damages.
Chyna’s attorney Lynne Ciani said after the verdict that she and her client were disappointed but felt vindicated by the jury’s findings, which she said demonstrated that Chyna had not physically abused Rob, and validated their claim that the Kardashian women had attempted to interfere with her contract to be on the show.
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WFO LAKE CHARLES Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Friday, April 14, 2023
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Florida motel worker shot, killed by guest who tried to shoot another but gun jammed
Suspect last reported in critical condition after believed self-inflicted injury
A Florida motel employee was shot and killed by a guest who later turned the gun on himself when confronted by officers, police said.
Officers responded to a shooting at the Siesta Motel in Titusville around 11 a.m. Wednesday, FOX 35 Orlando reports. When they arrived, they found a man who was shot sitting in a courtyard with another employee. Officers say that man died a short time later. The suspect allegedly attempted to shoot the other employee when his gun jammed, and she was able to run away.
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One of the Oath Keepers on trial on a charge of seditious conspiracy is Jessica Watkins, a former Army soldier who entered the U.S. Capitol during the Jan. 6 attack.
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One of the Oath Keepers on trial on a charge of seditious conspiracy is Jessica Watkins, a former Army soldier who entered the U.S. Capitol during the Jan. 6 attack.
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CALGARY, AB, March 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ - Hammerhead Energy Inc. ("Hammerhead Energy" or the "Company") (TSX: HHRS) (TSX: HHRS.WT) (NASDAQ: HHRS) (NASDAQ: HHRSW) announces it will release 2022 year-end financial results, reserves information and 2023 guidance on March 28th, 2023 (previously scheduled for March 23rd, 2023).
Hammerhead Energy is a Calgary, Canada-based energy company, with assets and operations in Alberta targeting the Montney formation. Hammerhead Resources, a wholly owned subsidiary of the Corporation, was formed in 2009.
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NPR's Juana Summers talks with former speechwriters Cody Keenan and Michael Ricci about President Biden's State of the Union address and the hard task of finding common ground in a divided Congress.
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ST LOUIS (AP) _ Ameren Corp. (AEE) on Thursday reported third-quarter profit of $452 million.
On a per-share basis, the St. Louis-based company said it had profit of $1.74.
The results surpassed Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of four analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for earnings of $1.72 per share.
The utility posted revenue of $2.31 billion in the period, also exceeding Street forecasts. Three analysts surveyed by Zacks expected $1.9 billion.
Ameren expects full-year earnings to be $4 to $4.15 per share.
Ameren shares have dropped almost 9% since the beginning of the year, while the S&P's 500 index has decreased 22%. In the final minutes of trading on Thursday, shares hit $81.14, a drop of nearly 4% in the last 12 months.
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JACKSON, Miss. (WTVA) - State troopers responded to four fatal crashes during the 2022 Memorial Day weekend.
The fatal crashes, which happened in Stone, Washington, Claiborne and Yazoo counties, resulted in the deaths of four individuals.
That’s according to the Mississippi Highway Patrol, which began its holiday enforcement period on Friday and ended it Monday night.
During this time period, MHP used all available troopers to combat speeding and remove impaired drivers.
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NEW YORK and LONDON, May 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Lifezone Holdings Limited ("Lifezone Metals" or the "Company") has previously announced entry into a Business Combination Agreement with GoGreen Investments Corporation (NYSE: GOGN), a publicly traded company on the NYSE ("GoGreen"). Today, Lifezone Metals is pleased to announce it will release an investor webcast on Wednesday, May 24, 2023 at 08:00 EST / 13:00 BST.
During the virtual pre-recorded event, members of the Lifezone Metals and GoGreen executive teams will provide a formal overview of the Company, its business plan, prospects, the Lifezone Metals Hydromet Technology, the Kabanga nickel project and its proposed business combination with GoGreen.
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Lifezone Metals seeks to support the clean energy transition through licensing of its proprietary hydromet technology as an alternative to smelting in metals production and becoming an emerging supplier of responsibly-sourced, low-carbon and low-sulfur dioxide emission metals to the battery, electric vehicle ("EV") and hydrogen markets.
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These statements are based on the current expectations of GoGreen and/or Lifezone Metals' management and are not predictions of actual performance. These forward-looking statements are provided for illustrative purposes only and are not intended to serve as, and must not be relied on, by any investor as a guarantee, an assurance, a prediction or a definitive statement of fact or probability. Actual events and circumstances are difficult or impossible to predict and will differ from assumptions. Many actual events and circumstances are beyond the control of GoGreen and Lifezone Metals. These statements are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties regarding Lifezone Metals' business and the business combination, and actual results may differ materially. These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to: general economic, political and business conditions, including but not limited to the economic and operational disruptions and other effects of the COVID-19 pandemic; the inability of the parties to consummate the business combination or the occurrence of any event, change or other circumstances that could give rise to the termination of the business combination agreement; the number of redemption requests made by GoGreen's shareholders in connection with the business combination; the outcome of any legal proceedings that may be instituted against the parties following the announcement of the business combination; the risk that the approval of the shareholders of Lifezone Metals or GoGreen for the potential transaction is not obtained; failure to realize the anticipated benefits of the business combination, including as a result of a delay in consummating the potential transaction or difficulty in integrating the businesses of Lifezone Metals and GoGreen; the risk that the business combination disrupts current plans and operations as a result of the announcement and consummation of the business combination; the risks related to the rollout of Lifezone Metals' business, the efficacy of the Hydromet Technology, and the timing of expected business milestones; Lifezone Metals' development of, and processing of mineral resources at, the Kabanga project; the effects of competition on Lifezone Metals' business; the ability of the combined company to execute its growth strategy, manage growth profitably and retain its key employees; the ability of Lifezone Metals Limited ("Holdings") to obtain or maintain the listing of its securities on a U.S. national securities exchange following the business combination; costs related to the business combination; and other risks that will be detailed from time to time in filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC"). The foregoing list of risk factors is not exhaustive. There may be additional risks that Lifezone Metals presently does not know or that Lifezone Metals currently believes are immaterial that could also cause actual results to differ from those contained in forward-looking statements. In addition, forward-looking statements provide Lifezone Metals' expectations, plans or forecasts of future events and views as of the date of this communication. Lifezone Metals anticipates that subsequent events and developments will cause Lifezone Metals' assessments to change. However, while Lifezone Metals may elect to update these forward-looking statements in the future, Lifezone Metals specifically disclaims any obligation to do so. These forward-looking statements should not be relied upon as representing Lifezone Metals' assessments as of any date subsequent to the date of this communication. Accordingly, undue reliance should not be placed upon the forward-looking statements. Nothing herein should be regarded as a representation by any person that the forward-looking statements set forth herein will be achieved or results of such forward-looking statements will be achieved.
Certain statements made herein include references to "clean" or "green" metals, methods of production of such metals, energy or the future in general. Such references relate to environmental benefits such as lower green-house gas ("GHG") emissions and energy consumption involved in the production of metals using the Hydromet Technology relative to the use of traditional methods of production and the use of metals such as nickel in the batteries used in electric vehicles. While studies by third parties (commissioned by Lifezone Metals) have shown that the Hydromet Technology, under certain conditions, results in lower GHG emissions and lower consumption of electricity compared to smelting with respect to refining platinum group metals, no active refinery currently licenses Lifezone Metals' Hydromet Technology. Accordingly, Lifezone Metals' Hydromet Technology and the resultant metals may not achieve the environmental benefits to the extent Lifezone Metals expects or at all. Any overstatement of the environmental benefits in this regard may have adverse implications for Lifezone Metals and its stakeholders.
Additional Information and Where to Find It
In connection with the business combination, Holdings filed a registration statement on Form F-4 (File No. 333-271300) (as amended from time to time, the "Registration Statement") with the SEC, which includes a preliminary prospectus and preliminary proxy statement and, after the Registration Statement is declared effective, GoGreen will mail a definitive proxy statement/prospectus and other relevant documents relating to the business combination to its shareholders. This communication is not a substitute for the Registration Statement, the definitive proxy statement/prospectus or any other document that GoGreen will send to its shareholders in connection with the business combination.
INVESTORS AND SECURITY HOLDERS ARE ADVISED TO READ THE REGISTRATION STATEMENT, PROXY STATEMENT/PROSPECTUS, ALL AMENDMENTS THERETO, AND ANY OTHER RELEVANT DOCUMENTS FILED WITH THE SEC CAREFULLY AND IN THEIR ENTIRETY IF AND WHEN THEY BECOME AVAILABLE BECAUSE THEY WILL CONTAIN IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT THE BUSINESS COMBINATION AND THE PARTIES TO THE BUSINESS COMBINATION. Investors and security holders will be able to obtain copies of these documents (if and when available) and other documents filed with the SEC free of charge at www.sec.gov. The definitive proxy statement/final prospectus (if and when available) will be mailed to shareholders of GoGreen as of a record date to be established for voting on the business combination. Shareholders of GoGreen will also be able to obtain copies of the proxy statement/prospectus without charge, once available, at the SEC's website at www.sec.gov, or by directing a request to: GoGreen Investments Corporation, One City Centre, 1021 Main Street, Suite 1960, Houston, TX 77002.
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Holdings, Lifezone Metals, GoGreen and their respective directors, executive officers, other members of management, and employees, under SEC rules, may be deemed participants in the solicitation of proxies of GoGreen's shareholders in connection with the business combination. Investors and security holders may obtain more detailed information regarding the names and interests in the business combination of the directors and officers of Holdings, Lifezone Metals, GoGreen in the Registration Statement. Information about GoGreen's directors and executive officers is also available in GoGreen's filings with the SEC.
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FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — Jury deliberations began Wednesday in the trial of three men accused of murdering rising rap star XXXTentacion during a 2018 robbery outside a Florida motorcycle shop after the alleged gunman’s attorney argued that DNA evidence proves his client and another man are innocent.
Attorney Joseph Kimok gave the final defense closing argument in the trial of three men accused of first-degree murder, telling jurors that while the artist struggled with his killers before being shot and DNA was found on the body and on a stolen necklace, it wasn’t from his client, 28-year-old Michael Boatwright. Nor was it from accused second gunman Trayvon Newsome, 24, or accused getaway driver and ringleader Dedrick Williams, 26.
“Whoever (XXXTentacion) struggled with is not in this courtroom,” Kimok told jurors as the four-week trial neared its conclusion. “The DNA proves that someone not named Michael Boatwright or Trayvon Newsome participated in this murder.”
A fourth man, Robert Allen, pleaded guilty last year to second-degree murder and testified against his former friends. Attorneys for all three men say he is lying about their clients’ involvement in the slaying and robbery, which netted $50,000. They also say Broward County sheriff’s detectives botched the investigation, failing to consider other possible suspects including Canadian rap star Drake, with whom XXXTentacion had an online feud.
Lead prosecutor Pascale Achille in her rebuttal argument Wednesday admitted that Allen is not a perfect witness, that he has previous felony convictions, but co-conspirators in murders rarely are.
“Plans hatched in hell do not have angels for witnesses,” she said.
Achille said that while detectives never found the guns, masks and money, only Williams was arrested within days of the shooting, giving the others time to hide any evidence. She said the lack of DNA evidence linking the defendants to the killing is irrelevant — that fact does not exclude them. She said much more importantly, cellphone data shows the defendants were together near the motorcycle shop at the time of the slaying and that Bluetooth data puts them in the SUV used by the shooters at that same time.
During her primary closing argument Tuesday, Achille played surveillance video from the motorcycle shop and elsewhere that she says backs up Allen’s testimony. She also played cellphone videos the defendants allegedly took hours after the killing that showed them smiling and dancing as they flashed handfuls of $100 bills.
Boatwright, Williams and Newsome all face mandatory life sentences if convicted. Prosecutors did not seek the death penalty. While the three are being tried together, the jury has to decide separately on each and could convict just one or two. The jurors deliberated for about an hour Wednesday before adjourning. They will resume Thursday.
XXXTentacion, whose real name was Jahseh Onfroy, had just left Riva Motorsports in suburban Fort Lauderdale on June 18, 2018, with a friend when his BMW was blocked by an SUV that swerved in front.
Surveillance video showed that two masked gunmen emerged and confronted the 20-year-old rapper at the driver’s window, and one shot him repeatedly after a 45-second struggle. They then grabbed a Louis Vuitton bag containing the $50,000, which XXXTentacion had just withdrawn from the bank. They then got back into the SUV and sped away. The friend was not harmed.
Prosecutors say the three defendants and Allen set out that day to commit robberies and went to the motorcycle shop to buy Williams a mask. There they spotted the rapper and decided to make him their target.
Prosecutors say Allen and Williams went inside the motorcycle shop to confirm it was him. They then went back to the SUV they had rented, waited for XXXTentacion to emerge and ambushed him, according to prosecutors.
The rapper, who pronounced his name “Ex ex ex ten-ta-see-YAWN,” was a platinum-selling rising star who tackled issues including prejudice and depression in his songs. He also drew criticism over bad behavior and multiple arrests, including charges that he severely beat and abused his girlfriend. | https://www.wowktv.com/news/u-s-world/lawyer-dna-proves-xxxtentacions-alleged-killers-innocence/ | 2023-03-08 23:20:00 | 0 | https://www.wowktv.com/news/u-s-world/lawyer-dna-proves-xxxtentacions-alleged-killers-innocence/ |
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Indiana’s Republican attorney general on Wednesday asked the state medical licensing board to discipline an Indianapolis doctor who has spoken publicly about providing an abortion to a 10-year-old rape victim who traveled from Ohio after its more-restrictive abortion law took effect.
The complaint alleges Dr. Caitlin Bernard violated state law by not reporting the girl’s child abuse to Indiana authorities and violated patient privacy laws by telling a newspaper reporter about the girl’s treatment.
That account sparked a national political uproar in the weeks after the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade in June, with some news outlets and Republican politicians falsely suggesting Bernard fabricated the story and President Joe Biden nearly shouting his outrage over the case during a White House event.
Bernard and her lawyers maintain the girl’s abuse had already been reported to Ohio police and child protective services officials before the doctor ever saw the child. A 27-year-old man has been charged in Columbus, Ohio, with raping the girl.
Bernard’s lawyers argue Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita, who is stridently anti-abortion, has been spreading false or misleading information about the doctor with his investigation allegations for several months.
The attorney general’s complaint asked the licensing board to impose “appropriate disciplinary action” but doesn’t specify a requested penalty. State licensing boards ensure physicians have the appropriate training and education to practice in the state and can suspend, revoke or place on probation a doctor’s license.
“Dr. Bernard violated the law, her patient’s trust, and the standards for the medical profession when she disclosed her patient’s abuse, medical issues, and medical treatment to a reporter at an abortion rights rally to further her political agenda,” the office said in a statement. “Simply concealing the patient’s name falls far short of her legal and ethical duties here.”
White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre on Wednesday condemned Rokita’s request.
“This is not about the concerns of the victim,” she said. “This is not about the victim at all. This is an elected official going after a doctor for helping a child who was raped and seeking health care.”
The attorney general’s office filed the action as an Indianapolis judge considers whether to block the attorney general’s office from trying to obtain patient medical records for its investigation. The judge’s ruling is expected later this week.
Kathleen DeLaney, a lawyer for Bernard, pointed to testimony from that investigation, including from Bernard, who on Nov. 21 testified that both child abuse authorities and law enforcement in Ohio were involved in the case before the child came to Indiana for treatment.
Marion County Deputy Prosecutor Katharine Melnick also testified that day and said child abuse would be reported by hospital social workers, not doctors, and such reports would be referred to law enforcement where the crime occurred.
“Though I am disappointed he has put my client in this position, we are not surprised given Mr. Rokita’s consistent efforts to use his office to seek to punish those with whom he disagrees at the expense of Indiana taxpayers,” DeLaney said in a statement Wednesday.
Bernard treated the girl in Indianapolis in late June, as she said doctors determined the girl was unable to have an abortion in neighboring Ohio. That’s because Ohio’s “fetal heartbeat” law took effect with the Supreme Court’s June 24 decision. Such laws ban abortions from the time cardiac activity can be detected in an embryo, which is typically around the sixth week of pregnancy, before many realize they are pregnant.
Deputy Attorney General Caryn Nieman-Szyper said during a court hearing last week that Bernard wouldn’t be under investigation if she had not disclosed the girl’s rape to a reporter to advance her own advocacy of abortion rights. Nieman-Szyper said Bernard had not shown she had permission from the girl’s family to discuss her care in public, exposing the child to national attention.
Bernard testified that she spoke with an Indianapolis Star reporter about the girl’s impending abortion at an event protesting the Supreme Court’s abortion decision.
After the newspaper cited that case in a July 1 article about patients heading to Indiana for abortions because of more restrictive laws elsewhere, Rokita told Fox News that he would investigate Bernard’s actions, calling her an “abortion activist acting as a doctor.”
Rokita has kept the investigation going even after rape charges were filed in Ohio and public records obtained by The Associated Press show Bernard met Indiana’s required three-day reporting period for an abortion performed on a girl younger than 16.
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Associated Press writer Zeke Miller contributed from Washington, D.C. Arleigh Rodgers is a corps member for the Associated Press/Report for America Statehouse News Initiative. Report for America is a nonprofit national service program that places journalists in local newsrooms to report on undercovered issues. Follow her on Twitter at https://twitter.com/arleighrodgers | https://www.localsyr.com/health/ap-penalty-asked-for-doctor-who-spoke-of-10-year-olds-abortion/ | 2022-12-01 00:42:38 | 1 | https://www.localsyr.com/health/ap-penalty-asked-for-doctor-who-spoke-of-10-year-olds-abortion/ |
WASHINGTON (NEXSTAR) — The Department of Justice and eight states are suing Google, accusing the tech giant of abusing its power in the digital advertising market.
Attorney General Merrick Garland announced on Tuesday that the DOJ wants to break up Google’s advertising arm. He said the DOJ and eight states are suing Google for antitrust violations.
The lawsuit alleges Google uses its power in the digital ad space to harm competitors.
“For 15 years, Google has pursued a course of anti-competitive conduct,” Garland said. “As a result of this scheme, website creators earn less and advertisers pay more.”
This is the second antitrust lawsuit against Google the DOJ has filed. The first happened under the Trump administration and targeted the web giant’s online search engine.
Carl Szabo with Net Choice, which represents companies like Google and Meta, said the lawsuit has no merit. He said Google doesn’t have a monopoly.
“The only way the Department of Justice could possibly win this case is to completely ignore reality,” Szabo said. “Meta and Google combined account for only 45% of the digital ad space. … At the same time, the price for digital ads continues to decrease.”
More than 80% of Google’s revenue comes from ads. That revenue stream has weakened since the start of the pandemic.
Representatives for Alphabet, Google’s parent company, call the DOJ’s lawsuit flawed and argue it will hurt, not help, small businesses seeking to grow. | https://www.cbs42.com/washington/washington-dc/doj-eight-states-accuse-google-of-antitrust-violations/ | 2023-01-24 23:25:26 | 0 | https://www.cbs42.com/washington/washington-dc/doj-eight-states-accuse-google-of-antitrust-violations/ |
Aug. 19, 1949—March 14, 2023
JEROME — On March 14, 2023, the Honorable Thomas Harold “Borg” Borresen of Jerome, Idaho, cherished husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and pillar of his community passed away at the age of 73. Tom was born in Blackfoot, Idaho on August 19, 1949, to Conrad and Margaret Borresen.
He is survived by his wife Trish; two children Natalie (William) Hunter and Andrew (Jenna) Borresen; four grandchildren, Aeron and Esmé Hunter, and ZaVee and Murphy Borresen; his brother, Bill (Debbie) Borresen; and sister, Celeste (Bill) Keller.
Tom graduated with the inaugural graduating Class of Skyline High School in Idaho Falls, Idaho, where he was a 3-year letterman in baseball, a 2-year letterman in basketball, and served as its first Student Body Vice President.
Upon graduation, Tom attended his parents’ Alma Mater and only real university in the state as far as he was concerned, the University of Idaho. At the U of I, Tom was a member of the Beta Theta Phi Fraternity where he stole the nickname “Borg” from his older brother Bill. Tom acquired his Bachelor’s degree in Accounting and while waiting to take the CPA exam, Tom was convinced by his good friend to apply for law school. Since he “had nothing better to do”, he decidedly agreed and unknowingly took the first steps towards his life’s passion. Tom graduated from the University of Idaho’s College of Law with his Juris Doctorate in 1975.
In 1975, Tom moved to Boise and began a clerkship for his mentor, the Honorable Judge J. Blaine Anderson in the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals and the Federal District Court of Idaho. In 1978, Tom began practicing law as a general practice lawyer.
After 15 years as an attorney, Tom accepted a position as a Magistrate Judge in Jerome, Idaho, where his passion and true calling were united in a community that he would go on to dedicate his life to. From the Granata Award to mentoring new judges to serving on the judicial council and ethics committee, Tom did everything one could do as a magistrate and truly outpaced his position but refused to move on as he had found happiness where his Birkenstocks were accepted, and his wit was appreciated.
To say he participated in his community would be an understatement. Tom was highly active in both Rotary and Optimist Club where he held multiple positions in both organizations over the years. He also served on the St. Luke’s Board of Directors. Tom often took time to engage with Mrs. Park’s 5th grade class by reading, speaking on motivation or just answering questions about his job. He loved to umpire little league where seldom was the time that his calls were challenged. One of his highest civic honors was serving as the Chief Gaming Commissioner of Fairness and Legality at Oop’s House of Cards and Coffee or otherwise known as Morning Coffee. Regardless of how you knew Tom, Borg, or Judge Borresen, he was likely to make a positive impact on your life. Tom will be forever missed but never forgotten.
A Vigil Service will be held at 6:00 pm, Sunday, April 2, 2023, at St. Jerome’s Catholic Church, 216 2nd Ave E, Jerome, Idaho. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 12:00 Noon, Monday, April 3, 2023 at St. Jerome’s Catholic Church, with a reception to follow.
Memorial donations may be made to Conrad and Margaret Borresen Scholarship Endowment, University of Idaho Foundation, 875 Perimeter Dr. MS2143 Moscow, ID 83844; the Beta Theta Phi Chapter Scholarship Fund, 875 Perimeter Dr. MS4205 Moscow, ID 83844; or a charity of your choice.
Memories and condolences may be shared with the family on Tom’s memorial webpage at www.farnsworthmortuary.com. | https://magicvalley.com/news/local/obituaries/thomas-harold-borresen/article_11e55a29-1f06-5e22-99f0-6b9e2e7c358a.html | 2023-03-26 05:21:12 | 0 | https://magicvalley.com/news/local/obituaries/thomas-harold-borresen/article_11e55a29-1f06-5e22-99f0-6b9e2e7c358a.html |
More than 100 million in the US face excessive warning or heat advisories as a dangerous heat wave continues
By Payton Major and Judson Jones, CNN
Heat alerts cover more than 20 states today and tomorrow across the Southern Plains and parts of the Northeast, and temperatures will soar above the century mark for 60 million people over the next week. All while a similar heat wave is bringing all-time record temperatures to Western Europe.
“Dangerous heat will continue to impact a large portion of the US this week, with now more than 100 million people under excessive heat warnings or heat advisories,” the Weather Prediction Center said.
It means one-third of the US population is under heat advisories and excessive heat warnings today and tomorrow, and more than 80% of the US population (around 265 million Americans) will see a high above 90 degrees over the next seven days.
The highest temperatures, pushing well into the triple digits, will be once again centered over the southern Plains.
More than two dozen record highs are possible today and tomorrow for the Southern US, including Texas, Oklahoma, and New Mexico, and the East Coast is about to get into the mix as well.
Parts of the Northeast will also have temperatures nearing daily records Wednesday and Thursday.
“Heat advisories are also now in effect for Wednesday for portions of the Northeast, including the I-95 corridor from Philadelphia to Boston, where heat index values are forecast to reach near 100 degrees,” the Weather Prediction Center said.
The southern Plains are given another dose of intense heat
After a record-breaking heat day yesterday, the southern Plains are being met with dangerous heat once again.
Dallas inched toward its daily record of 110 degrees yesterday but topped out at 109, making it the hottest day of the year so far.
But today will be worse.
Temperatures are forecast to reach 111 degrees in the area, crushing the daily record of 108.
The oppressive heat has strained the Texas power grid, as the state expects another day of record energy demand.
Excessive heat warnings and heat advisories are in effect through Wednesday for North and Central Texas.
“The air temperatures will climb to 105 to 110 degrees in the warning area, with heat index values over 105 degrees in the advisory area,” the National Weather Service in Fort Worth said.
As hot temperatures, low humidity, and wind speeds pick up, a critical fire danger threat is also in effect for northern Texas and central Oklahoma.
Oklahoma City could see highs nearing 110 degrees today, which would break their daily record of 109 set back in 1936.
“The last time we had a substantial stretch of heat was in 2011, when we had 63 days greater than or equal to 100 degrees,” Vivek Mahale, a Norman National Weather Service meteorologist, said.
Mahale expects the above-average heat to continue into at least Sunday, with every day reaching the triple-digit mark. The Oklahoma City Will Rogers World Airport has seen nine days above 100 degrees this month.
He advised the best thing you can do to prepare is to check on vulnerable populations as temperatures will be five to seven degrees above normal.
“We really want to emphasize you want to check on your friends, family, and neighbors during the heatwave, especially susceptible populations such as the elderly,” Mahale said.
Farther north, Michigan’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration encouraged employers to be aware of heat hazards and help prevent heat illness.
“Whether you’re working indoors or outdoors, hot and humid conditions can pose serious risks to workers’ health, but heat-related illnesses are preventable,” Michigan’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration Director Bart Pickelman said in a news release.
Employers, it said, should have detailed procedures in place for monitoring the heat index, provisioning water and caring for a sick employee, it said.
New York, Boston and Philadelphia brace for sweltering week ahead
Heat advisories are in effect tomorrow for the Northeast, including New York City, Boston, and Philadelphia.
“Oppressive heat and humidity returns this week,” the Boston National Weather Service tweeted.
Heat index values — the temperature it feels like when heat is combined with humidity — could top 100 degrees in some areas, generating dangerous conditions for Mid-Atlantic and New England residents.
The heat and humidity won’t just hug the coast. Upstate New York could also see temperatures well above average.
Albany, New York is soaring above their average of 84 degrees for this time of year, and the city could near their record of 97 degrees tomorrow with the stifling heat.
To make matters worse, humidity combined with heat will make some areas feel 5-10 degrees hotter.
“This is going to be little bit (warmer) than just the typical hot and humid weather that we get in July,” Mike Evans, a meteorologist at the National Weather Service office in Albany, New York, told CNN.
Evans said dew points could push 70 degrees tomorrow, which is when humidity becomes “very noticeable.”
Portions of Massachusetts will reach record levels as soon as Wednesday, as temperatures reach the upper 90s, and will continue through the rest of the week in the Northeast.
“This is going to be the hottest day we’ve had so far, this summer. We really haven’t had too hot of a summer here, at least in the Northeast,” Evans said.
The US isn’t likely to see much relief over the next week. The Climate Prediction Center forecasts above average temperatures will likely last well into next week for most of the lower 48.
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DUBAI, United Arab Emirates -- Iran tried to seize two oil tankers near the strategic Strait of Hormuz early Wednesday, opening fire on one of them, the U.S. Navy said.
It said that in both cases, the Iranian naval vessels backed off after the U.S. Navy dispatched a guided missile destroyer to the scene, and that both commercial ships continued their voyages.
"The Iranian navy did make attempts to seize commercial tankers lawfully transiting international waters," said Cmdr. Tim Hawkins, spokesman for the U.S. Navy's Fifth Fleet. "The U.S. Navy responded immediately and prevented those seizures."
He said the gunfire directed at the second vessel did not cause casualties or major damage.
There was no immediate Iranian comment on the incidents.
The U.S. Navy said an Iranian naval vessel approached the Marshall Islands-flagged TRF Moss in the Gulf of Oman around 1 a.m. The U.S. deployed the USS McFaul, a guided-missile destroyer, as well as an MQ-9 Reaper drone and a P-8 Poseidon patrol plane.
Three hours later, the U.S. Navy received a distress call from the Bahamian-flagged oil tanker Richmond Voyager more than 20 nautical miles off the coast of Muscat, the capital of Oman. The Navy said another Iranian naval vessel had closed within a mile of the tanker and had ordered it to stop.
The same U.S. destroyer sped toward the tanker at "maximum speed," the Navy said in a statement. "Prior to McFaul's arrival on scene, Iranian personnel fired multiple, long bursts from both small arms and crew-served weapons," it said.
The U.S. Navy says Iran has seized at least five commercial vessels in the last two years and has harassed more than a dozen others. Many of the incidents have occurred in and around the Strait of Hormuz, the narrow mouth of the Persian Gulf through which 20% of all crude oil passes.
In April, masked Iranian navy commandos conducted a helicopter-borne raid to seize a U.S.-bound oil tanker in the Gulf of Oman, footage of which was aired on Iranian state TV. Iran said the tanker was seized after it collided with another Iranian vessel but provided no evidence. In the past, Iran has seized commercial vessels to use as bargaining chips with the West.
Tensions have steadily risen since the Trump administration unilaterally withdrew from Iran's 2015 nuclear agreement with world powers and restored crippling sanctions. Iran has responded by ramping up its nuclear activities -- which it says are purely peaceful -- and is also providing armed drones to Russia for its war against Ukraine. | https://www.arkansasonline.com/news/2023/jul/06/iran-tries-to-seize-two-oil-tankers/ | 2023-07-06 10:31:04 | 0 | https://www.arkansasonline.com/news/2023/jul/06/iran-tries-to-seize-two-oil-tankers/ |
Myles Straw Player Prop Bets: Guardians vs. Royals - July 24
Published: Jul. 24, 2023 at 10:23 AM EDT|Updated: 2 hours ago
The Cleveland Guardians, including Myles Straw (.364 on-base percentage in past 10 games, 54 points above season-long percentage), take on starting pitcher Ryan Yarbrough and the Kansas City Royals at Progressive Field, Monday at 7:10 PM ET.
In his previous game he had a hitless performance (0-for-1) against the Phillies.
Myles Straw Game Info & Props vs. the Royals
- Game Day: Monday, July 24, 2023
- Game Time: 7:10 PM ET
- Stadium: Progressive Field
- Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo!
- Royals Starter: Ryan Yarbrough
- TV Channel: MLB Network
- Hits Prop: Over/under 0.5 hits (Over odds: -222)
- Home Runs Prop: Over/under 0.5 home runs (Over odds: +1200)
- RBI Prop: Over/under 0.5 RBI (Over odds: +200)
- Runs Prop: Over/under 0.5 runs (Over odds: +145)
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Myles Straw At The Plate
- Straw is hitting .241 with 15 doubles, three triples and 32 walks.
- In 60.8% of his games this year (59 of 97), Straw has picked up at least one hit, and in 17 of those games (17.5%) he recorded at least two.
- In 97 games played this year, he has not homered.
- Straw has driven in a run in 15 games this season (15.5%), including two games with multiple runs batted in.
- He has scored in 34.0% of his games this year, with more than one run scored in 6.2%.
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Royals Pitching Rankings
- The Royals pitching staff ranks 24th in MLB with a collective 8.2 strikeouts per nine innings.
- The Royals' 5.20 team ERA ranks 28th across all league pitching staffs.
- Royals pitchers combine to rank 19th in baseball in home runs surrendered (121 total, 1.2 per game).
- Yarbrough (2-5) gets the starting nod for the Royals in his sixth start of the season. He's put together a 5.21 ERA in 38 2/3 innings pitched, with 23 strikeouts.
- In his most recent appearance on Thursday, the left-hander tossed 5 2/3 innings against the Detroit Tigers, allowing three earned runs while surrendering six hits.
- The 31-year-old has a 5.21 ERA and 5.4 strikeouts per nine innings in 12 games this season, while giving up a batting average of .269 to opposing hitters.
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How to Watch the Reds vs. Athletics Game: Streaming & TV Channel Info for April 30
Published: Apr. 30, 2023 at 10:11 AM EDT|Updated: 55 minutes ago
Jonathan India and the Cincinnati Reds will square off against the Oakland Athletics and Shea Langeliers on Sunday at 4:07 PM ET, at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum.
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Reds vs. Athletics Live Stream, TV Channel and Game Info:
- Date: Sunday, April 30, 2023
- Time: 4:07 PM ET
- TV Channel: NBCS-CA
- Location: Oakland, California
- Venue: Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum
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Reds Batting & Pitching Performance
- The Reds are third-worst in MLB play with 18 home runs.
- Cincinnati has the fifth-lowest slugging percentage in MLB (.363).
- The Reds' .246 batting average ranks 15th in MLB.
- Cincinnati has the No. 18 offense in MLB action, scoring 4.5 runs per game (121 total runs).
- The Reds rank 13th in MLB with an on-base percentage of .329.
- The Reds strike out 9.1 times per game, the No. 17 average in MLB.
- The 9.8 strikeouts per nine innings compiled by Cincinnati's pitching staff ranks fourth in MLB.
- Cincinnati's 4.90 team ERA ranks 25th across all MLB pitching staffs.
- Pitchers for the Reds combine for the third-worst WHIP in the majors (1.501).
Reds Probable Starting Pitcher
- The Reds will send Nick Lodolo (2-1) to make his sixth start of the season. He is 2-1 with a 6.31 ERA and 37 strikeouts through 25 2/3 innings pitched.
- The lefty last pitched on Monday against the Texas Rangers, when he went four innings, allowing six earned runs while giving up nine hits.
- Lodolo has one quality start under his belt this year.
- Lodolo has pitched five or more innings in a game three times this season entering this matchup.
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LONE PINE, Calif. (AP) — The flames fade away. Firefighters extinguish the last embers. A final curl of smoke uncoils in the wind.
A wildfire in the California wilderness has come to an end, and what’s left behind is a blackened landscape of skeletal pines and leafless oaks, scorched meadows and ashen stumps where saplings once stood.
Then, slowly, life returns.
One year after a wind-whipped wildfire charged across a craggy mountainside above Lone Pine, California, flashes of new growth are emerging in this still-charred corner of the Inyo National Forest, a hiking, camping and fishing playground about 350 miles (563 km) southeast of San Francisco.
Tiny clusters of white and purple wildflowers stand out against denuded pines, many stripped of bark in the fire. Green shoots of horsetail as thin as yarn strands break from the ground below a tree’s barren branches. A fistful of new leaves emerges like a fresh bouquet from within an incinerated stump.
It’s the start of a long recovery, and a cycle that’s being repeated more often across the West as climate change brings drier, hotter seasons and more wildland fires.
As it roars across the landscape, a fire burns at different intensities. Some of the towering trees on the hillside are dead, others only singed and can recover. The first plants to reappear after a burn typically have grown more resistant over time to the flames.
“Some of the shrub species and other grass species are more fire-adapted, and they can come back quicker,” said Todd Ellsworth, a post-fire restoration program manager with the U.S. Forest Service.
But it can be five years before the ground cover returns to what it was before the blaze. One stand of pinyon pines was heavily damaged – needles burned off the branches, their trunks torched black – and will not come back.
“The conifer trees don’t come back very quickly,” Ellsworth said, referring to certain pines and other trees that bear cones. Sometimes, it’s up to foresters to go in and replant them.
The tiny, fragile flowers and patches of fresh growth against a stark mountainside and slabs of gray rock were a reminder that wildfire is part of the ecosystem in California, including the eastern Sierra Nevada where the fire took place.
Firefighters said they used minimum-impact techniques to fight the blaze because “natural fire plays an important role in maintaining the landscape within these areas.”
Some species only flower after a wildfire.
The area of the blaze — not far from the trailhead to Mt. Whitney, at 14,505 feet (4,421 meters) the highest mountain the contiguous United States — is home to Sierra Nevada bighorn sheep, an endangered species, and to the whitebark pine, an endangered species candidate.
News reports and press releases from June and July 2021 attributed the wildfire to a lightning strike and said the nearly 600-acre (243-hectare) blaze fanned by winds forced evacuations and cut off access to nearby roads, hiking trails and campgrounds. Firefighters used helicopters to dump water on the fire, which burned across rugged terrain.
The effects of climate change can be significant on forest regeneration.
One 2018 study in the journal Ecology Letters that looked at nearly 1,500 wildfire sites found that because of hotter and drier climates, fewer forests are returning to their pre-burn tree mix, and in some cases trees did not return at all.
Camille Stevens-Rumann, an assistant professor at Colorado State University and co-author of the study, said wildfires have become larger and more intense, killing more trees, while also happening more frequently.
“We have a lot of places that are probably climatically different than when those (conifer) species were established,” she said, which means they can struggle when trying to recover after a burn.
If a hotter, drier climate is unsuitable for those trees to come back, “they won’t recover,” she added. | https://pix11.com/news/national-news/ap-national/life-gradually-returns-a-year-after-fire-chars-sierra-nevada/ | 2022-08-11 21:54:03 | 0 | https://pix11.com/news/national-news/ap-national/life-gradually-returns-a-year-after-fire-chars-sierra-nevada/ |
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) _ The winning numbers in Friday afternoon's drawing of the Iowa Lottery's "Pick 3 Midday" game were:
5-9-5
(five, nine, five)
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) _ The winning numbers in Friday afternoon's drawing of the Iowa Lottery's "Pick 3 Midday" game were:
5-9-5
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Trend Micro cloud-based email protection blocked 33.6 million threats last year
DALLAS, June 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Trend Micro Incorporated (TYO: 4704; TSE: 4704), a global cybersecurity leader, blocked over 33.6 million cloud email threats in 2021, a 101% increase on the previous year. This stark increase in attacks proves that email remains a top point of entry for cyber attacks.
To read a full copy of the Cloud App Security Threat Report, please visit: https://www.trendmicro.com/vinfo/us//security/research-and-analysis/threat-reports/roundup/trend-micro-cloud-app-security-threat-report-2021.
"Each year we see innovation in the threat landscape and an evolution of the corporate attack surface, but each year email remains a major threat to organizations," said Jon Clay, vice president of threat intelligence for Trend Micro. "The best shot defenders have at mitigating these risks is by taking a platform-based approach, to shine a powerful light on threats and deliver streamlined prevention, detection and response without limits."
The data was collected over the course of 2021 from products that supplement native protection in collaboration platforms such as Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace.
Other key findings include:
- 16.5 million detected and blocked phishing attacks, a 138% increase as the hybrid workforce continued to be targeted
- 6.3 million credential phishing attacks, a 15% increase as phishing remains a primary means of compromise
- 3.3 million malicious files detected, including a 134% surge in known threats and a 221% increase in unknown malware
More positively, ransomware detections continued to decline by 43% year-over-year. This could be because attacks are becoming more targeted, along with Trend Micro's successful blocking of ransomware affiliate tools such as Trickbot and BazarLoader.
Business email compromise (BEC) detections also fell by 11%. However, there was an 83% increase in BEC threats detected using Trend Micro's AI-powered writing style analysis feature, indicating that these scams may be getting more sophisticated.
Trend Micro, a global cybersecurity leader, helps make the world safe for exchanging digital information. Fueled by decades of security expertise, global threat research, and continuous innovation, Trend Micro's cybersecurity platform protects hundreds of thousands of organizations and millions of individuals across clouds, networks, devices, and endpoints. As a leader in cloud and enterprise cybersecurity, the platform delivers a powerful range of advanced threat defense techniques optimized for environments like AWS, Microsoft, and Google, and central visibility for better, faster detection and response. With 7,000 employees across 65 countries, Trend Micro enables organizations to simplify and secure their connected world. www.TrendMicro.com.
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CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — The former CEO of the failed cryptocurrency firm FTX will testify before a congressional committee Tuesday, his first appearance under oath since FTX filed for bankruptcy roughly a month ago.
Sam Bankman-Fried is scheduled to testify in front of the House Financial Services Committee, along with the company’s current CEO, John Ray III. Bankman-Fried has done several media interviews since his firm collapsed but has not publicly testified about what happened. He is expected to appear remotely from the Bahamas.
FTX filed for bankruptcy on Nov. 11, when the firm ran out of money after the cryptocurrency equivalent of a bank run. The collapse of crypto’s second-largest exchange has garnered worldwide attention, and Bankman-Fried is under criminal investigation by U.S. and Bahamian authorities.
The atmosphere Tuesday should be markedly different from Bankman-Fried’s previous trips to Congress, when he testified in favor of certain bills that would regulate the crypto industry in ways that favored FTX. He became prominent in Washington and donated millions of dollars toward mostly left-leaning political causes and Democrat political campaigns, and was hailed as the new face of the crypto industry.
A handful of members of the Financial Services Committee have previously taken political donations from FTX or Bankman-Fried, including Rep. Josh Gottheimer, D-N.J. and Rep. Ritchie Torres, D-N.Y.
It wasn’t clear at first whether Bankman-Fried would voluntarily agree to testify, or whether the committee would have to subpoena him. He has, more or less, remained in his Bahamian luxury compound in Nassau, and temporarily out of reach of U.S. authorities.
Rep. Maxine Waters, D-Calif. and chairwoman of the committee, said she planned to go forward with the hearing regardless of whether Bankman-Fried agreed to testify.
This will be the first public appearance by Ray since FTX’s collapse as well. Before FTX, the restructuring expert was best known for having to clean up the mess at Enron roughly 20 years ago. Ray has said in court filings that the financial conditions at FTX were worse than at Enron, and that he has no confidence in FTX’s bookkeeping before he took over the firm.
“FTX Group’s collapse appears to stem from the absolute concentration of control in the hands of a very small group of grossly inexperienced and unsophisticated individuals who failed to implement virtually any of the systems or controls that are necessary for a company that is entrusted with other people’s money or assets,” Ray said in his prepared remarks for Tuesday’s hearing. | https://www.krqe.com/news/business/ap-bankman-fried-to-face-off-with-lawmakers-over-ftx-collapse/ | 2022-12-12 22:47:34 | 1 | https://www.krqe.com/news/business/ap-bankman-fried-to-face-off-with-lawmakers-over-ftx-collapse/ |
CHECKED ANOTHER FESTIVAL THAT’S ALSO GOING ON RIGHT NOW. ANTIONETTE ALLEN AND HER FAMILY ARE VERY MUCH AT HOME FEELING THE VIBES OF THE CHERRY HILL ARTS AND MUSIC WATERFRONT FESTIVAL AT MIDDLE BRANCH PARK. SO IS THREE YEAR OLD XAVIER THIS COMMUNITY CELEBRATION IS BACK. >> IT’S VERY NICE. I THINK SOMEBODY WAS SINGING. JUST WATCHING THE PEOPLE GATHER. >> FOR TWO YEARS NO IN PERSON GATHERINGS. THE FESTIVAL WAS HELD VIRTUALLY BECAUSE OF THE COVID 19 PANDEMIC. PASSION MC COLLOUGH SAYS IT’S WONDERFUL GETTING OUT AGAIN. >> THEY HAVE LOTS OF FOOD AND I LIKE TO EAT INTO DANCE. I’M EXCITED. >> TO HELP KEEP EVERYONE SAFE PRIVATE SECURITY OFFICERS AND CHERRY HILL SAFE STREETS WORKERS ARE ON DUTY AS WELL AS BALTIMORE CITY SHERIFF’S DEPUTIES THE FESTIVAL IS ALSO ON THE CITY POLICE 4TH OF JULY DETAIL. IT’S A VERY SAFE PLACE ON THE WATER WITH WONDERFUL ENERGY. WATER IS VERY HEALING. IT’S WONDERFUL TO BE OUT HERE IN NATURE. WE ARE PRAYING THAT THIS IS FAMILY CENTERED, CULTURALLY RELEVANT AND A WONDERFUL TIME FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY. >> WORKERS ARE ALSO SETTING UP SECURITY MEASURES AT THE INNER HARBOR POLICE SAY THEY WILL HAVE AN ENHANCED PRESENCE HERE AND AT OTHER LOCATIONS. THEY WILL RELY ON MOBILE LIGHTS AND CAMERAS. TO HELP KEEP PEOPLE SAFE. ELIZABETH HOFFLER AND HER BEST FRIEND BRENDA ARE HERE TO SEE THE FIREWORKS DISPLAY. THEY ARE FROM: NEW JERSEY. >> WHAT ARE YOU DOING HERE? >> I’M CELEBRATING MY BIRTHDAY. TODAY IS MY BIRTHDAY. I’M BORN ON THE FOURTH OF JULY. I CAME IN WITH A BANG. >> MORE PEOPLE ARE GATHERING HERE SOME OF THEM COMING FROM THE ORIOLES GAME. THE CELEBRATIONS WILL END TONIGHT AT 10:00.
Baltimore celebrates July Fourth with fireworks; Cherry Hill hosts festival
Updated: 5:13 PM EDT Jul 4, 2022
Baltimore police said officers are taking extra precautions to enhance safety in downtown for the Independence Day celebration and fireworks.The celebration started Monday around 4 p.m. and ends after the fireworks around 10 p.m. Police said they will have an enhanced presence at the Inner Harbor and other locations, relying on mobile lights and cameras to help keep people safe.Also Monday, there's another July Fourth celebration. Antionette Allen and her family said they feel very much at home at the Cherry Hill Arts and Music Waterfront Festival at Middle Branch Park."It's called home," Allen said. "It's nice, it's very nice. I hear someone singing, but just hearing the music and watching the people gather (is nice)."For two years, no in-person gatherings were allowed amid the COVID-19 pandemic. The festival in Cherry Hill was held virtually because of the pandemic. Passion McCollough said it's wonderful to get out again."I think it's great out here. They got lots of food, and I like to eat. I'm happy and I like to dance, so, hey, I'm excited," McCollough said.Private security officers and Cherry Hill Safe Streets workers are on duty as well as Baltimore City sheriff's deputies. The festival is also on the Baltimore Police Department's Fourth of July detail."It's a very safe place on the water with wonderful energy. Water is very healing, and nature is healing. It's wonderful to be out here in nature with each other, the family environment. We're praying it's family-centric, culturally relevant and a wonderful time for the whole family," said Nevasha Dare, a co-director of the festival in Cherry Hill.
BALTIMORE — Baltimore police said officers are taking extra precautions to enhance safety in downtown for the Independence Day celebration and fireworks.
The celebration started Monday around 4 p.m. and ends after the fireworks around 10 p.m. Police said they will have an enhanced presence at the Inner Harbor and other locations, relying on mobile lights and cameras to help keep people safe.
Also Monday, there's another July Fourth celebration. Antionette Allen and her family said they feel very much at home at the Cherry Hill Arts and Music Waterfront Festival at Middle Branch Park.
"It's called home," Allen said. "It's nice, it's very nice. I hear someone singing, but just hearing the music and watching the people gather (is nice)."
For two years, no in-person gatherings were allowed amid the COVID-19 pandemic. The festival in Cherry Hill was held virtually because of the pandemic. Passion McCollough said it's wonderful to get out again.
"I think it's great out here. They got lots of food, and I like to eat. I'm happy and I like to dance, so, hey, I'm excited," McCollough said.
Private security officers and Cherry Hill Safe Streets workers are on duty as well as Baltimore City sheriff's deputies. The festival is also on the Baltimore Police Department's Fourth of July detail.
"It's a very safe place on the water with wonderful energy. Water is very healing, and nature is healing. It's wonderful to be out here in nature with each other, the family environment. We're praying it's family-centric, culturally relevant and a wonderful time for the whole family," said Nevasha Dare, a co-director of the festival in Cherry Hill. | https://www.wbaltv.com/article/baltimore-july-fourth-fireworks-cherry-hill-festival/40503432 | 2022-07-04 21:23:04 | 0 | https://www.wbaltv.com/article/baltimore-july-fourth-fireworks-cherry-hill-festival/40503432 |
HAIFA, Israel, Aug. 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- ZIM Integrated Shipping Services Ltd. (NYSE: ZIM), a global container liner shipping company, hereby updates that in connection with the dividend distribution expected to take place on September 8, 2022, as previously announced by the Company on August 17, 2022 (the "Dividend"), and in accordance with its previously obtained tax ruling (the "Ruling") from the Israeli Tax Authority ("ITA"), certain shareholders of the Company ("Shareholders") may be eligible to a reduced Israeli withholding tax rate with respect to their share of this Dividend, in comparison to the generally applicable withholding tax rate (the "Reduced Withholding Tax Rate"), under certain terms and conditions as set forth below. The Ruling also applies to any future dividend distributions to be made by the Company on or before December 31, 2022, if declared by the Company.
The description provided below is not intended to constitute a complete analysis of withholding tax rate procedures relating to the distribution of the Dividend, nor does it address the actual tax liability of any of the Shareholders, but merely relates to the Israeli withholding tax procedures relating to the distribution of the Dividend. Other than the Dividend previously declared by the Company to be paid on September 8, 2022, there is no guarantee the Company will declare additional dividends in the future.
Shareholders are advised to consult their own tax and financial advisors concerning the tax consequences of each particular situation, as well as any tax consequences that may arise under the laws of any state, local, foreign or other taxing jurisdiction. For the avoidance of doubt, the Agent (as defined below) has been retained by ZIM for the purpose of coordinating certain procedures relating to the Ruling, and it is NOT intended that the Agent will provide any tax advice to any of the Shareholders, who are encouraged to consult their own tax and financial advisors.
Forms required to be submitted to the Agent in connection with the Ruling as described below are attached as exhibits 99.2, 99.3 and 99.4 to Company's Current Report on Form 6-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on August 26, 2022, (www.sec.gov) and can also be found on the Company's website here.
Background
On August 17, 2022, ZIM announced a dividend payment of $4.75 per ordinary share (approximately $571 million), to holders of the ordinary shares as of August 29, 2022. Payment of the Dividend is expected to be made on September 8, 2022 (the "Payment Date").
General Withholding Tax Treatment under Israeli Law
As set out in the Company's Annual Report on Form 20-F filed with the Commission on March 9, 2022, with respect to dividends sourced from regular earnings, under the Israeli Tax Ordinance and regulations issued under the Israeli Tax Ordinance (collectively, "ITO"), the current Israeli rate of withholding tax on dividends paid by an Israeli company is 30% for distributions to a "substantial shareholder" (in general, being someone who holds, directly or indirectly, by himself or together with others, at least 10% of one or more of the means of control in the company) and 25% with respect to distributions to all other holders of Ordinary Shares ("Withholding Tax"). Notwithstanding the foregoing, as a result of the Ruling and subject to its terms and conditions, certain Shareholders, both Israeli and non-Israeli, may be eligible to a reduced Israeli withholding tax rate on their share of this dividend distribution, in comparison to the generally applicable withholding tax rate described above, (the "Reduced Withholding Tax Rate"), under certain terms and conditions as set forth below.
Summary of the Main Terms of the Ruling
The following is a summary of some of the key terms of the Ruling. It is emphasized that the description below does not purport to exhaust all the terms and conditions included in the Ruling and is not a complete translation of the Ruling. In order to enjoy the Reduced Withholding Tax Rate, Shareholders must comply with all the terms of the Ruling, a copy of which in the Hebrew language as well as an unofficial non-binding English translation thereof can be obtained free of charge by email by approaching the Agent (as defined below) at the contact details provided below.
- On the Payment Date the Company will withhold 25% of the Dividend amount and will remit the tax amount to the Agent, to be handled by the Agent in accordance with the terms and conditions of the Ruling.
- The remaining 75% of the Dividend amount will be remitted by the Company to its transfer agent, American Stock Transfer & Trust Company, LLC ("AST"), which will transfer the said amount to the Shareholders (including through brokers who hold in brokerage accounts ZIM shares on behalf of Shareholders).
- A Shareholder who is a resident of a country with which Israel has a tax treaty ("Treaty State") (based on a declaration to be provided by such Shareholder) and is the beneficial owner of the Dividend, as well as a Shareholder who is a foreign (i.e., non-Israeli) resident of a country with which Israel does NOT have a tax treaty and is the beneficial owner of the Dividend, may apply to the Agent requesting a Reduced Tax Withholding Rate. Such application must be received by the Agent between the Payment Date and October 4, 2022 ("Change of Rate Period").
- A Shareholder who declared that he or she is a resident of a Treaty State and is the beneficial owner of the Dividend may apply to the Agent during the Change of Rate Period only (subject to complying with all the documentation requirements detailed below) requesting the receipt of the monetary difference between the tax amount remitted to the Agent (at a rate of 25%) and the amount represented by the withholding tax rate set forth in the tax treaty between Israel and such Treaty State or by the limited withholding tax rate applicable to such dividend payment under the ITO, to the extent applicable.
- A Shareholder who did not declare that it, he or she is a resident of a Treaty State and is the beneficial owner of the Dividend, may apply to the Agent during the Change of Rate Period only (subject to complying with all the documentation requirements detailed below) requesting the receipt of the monetary difference between the tax amount remitted to the Agent (at a rate of 25%) and the amount represented by the withholding tax rate applicable to such dividend payment under the ITO or by the limited withholding tax rate applicable to such dividend payment under the ITO, to the extent applicable.
- Any Shareholder who claims to be entitled to a Reduced Tax Withholding Rate in accordance with the foregoing, will be required to provide the Agent with all relevant documentation as detailed in the Ruling and attached as exhibits 99.2, 99.3 and 99.4 to the Company's Current Report on form 6-K filed on August 26, 2022 with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on no later than October 4, 2022 (the end of the Change of Rate Period), including but not limited to, bank account details to which the dividend payment should be transferred, number of ZIM shares owned by the Shareholder in such account, identification document, and confirmation of residence issued by the taxing authority of the state of tax residence.
- In addition to the foregoing, the Shareholder will provide a written declaration in the form annexed to this announcement which will include declarations as to the following: (i) the Shareholder's tax residence, (ii) the Shareholder's beneficial ownership of the dividend, (iii) the investment in ZIM shares has not been made through a permanent establishment in Israel, (iv) the holding of ZIM shares is made for the Shareholder's own account and not for the account of others, and (v) the payment will not be made to a permanent establishment of the Shareholder outside of the Shareholder's tax residence.
- A non-Israeli corporate Shareholder (excluding a Shareholder covered by section 9 below) that requests a Reduced Tax Withholding Rate, will also need to provide the Agent with its updated shareholders register as of August 31, 2022, and a statement confirming that more than 75% of its shareholders, directly or indirectly, are individuals of its state of residence.
- A publicly traded non-Israeli corporate Shareholder whose shares are traded on a stock market outside of Israel and is a resident of a Treaty State, or a direct or indirect subsidiary of such Shareholder, will also provide the Agent with a declaration that it is a resident of such Treaty State or another non-Israeli state, as applicable.
- An Israeli corporate Shareholder which is entitled to a Reduced Tax Withholding Rate (including an exemption from withholding tax at source), will be able to apply to the Agent no later than October 4, 2022 (the end of the Change of Rate Period) and enclose an applicable valid ITA issued certificate setting forth a Reduced Tax Withholding Rate or an exemption from withholding tax. In addition, such Shareholder will enclose its certificate of incorporation and all other documents required as set forth above, mutatis mutandis as requested by the Agent.
- The Agent is entitled to request from the Shareholders applying for a Reduced Tax Withholding Rate additional documents in its discretion insofar as they are required to establish the tax residence of the Shareholder or its entitlement to exemption and/or to a Reduced Tax Withholding Rate.
- Notwithstanding the foregoing, no refund of excess tax withholding shall be affected by the Agent with respect to any Shareholder holding more than 5% of the issued share capital of the Company, or whose entitlement to dividend from the Company pursuant to the Dividend exceeds $500,000, other than in accordance with a specific approval issued by the ITA.
- The transfer of the amounts withheld, excluding the amounts returned to the Shareholders, as aforementioned, shall be conducted by the Agent. Subject to receipt by the Agent of your required documentation, the Agent will return the amounts withheld to the Shareholders as detailed above to the account at which the dividend payment was made within 30 days from the date the amounts withheld are paid to the ITA.
- The Ruling is aimed to address solely the issue of tax withholding procedures and should not be construed as setting the actual tax liability of any Shareholder with respect to the Dividend or otherwise.
Appointment of Israeli Tax Withholding Agent
In order to facilitate the implementation of the procedures set forth in the Ruling for the benefit of its Shareholders, the Company appointed ESOP Management & Trust Services Ltd. to serve as a processing agent for the benefit of the Shareholders in connection with the distribution of the Dividend (the "Agent"). Shareholders are asked to note that the Agent will not provide tax advice to any Shareholders, who are encouraged to consult their own tax and financial advisors. Contact information of the Agent is provided at the bottom of this announcement. We encourage you to contact the Agent if you need any clarifications in filling-in the forms required under the Ruling to obtain a Reduced Withholding Tax Rate, or if you have any questions concerning the process. Please note that the Agent (as defined below) will not provide any tax advice to any Shareholder, who should consult their own tax and financial advisors.
In order to be eligible to benefit from a Reduced Withholding Tax Rate, Shareholders must provide the Agent with all documentation required under the Ruling not later than October 4, 2022. The relevant forms included in the Ruling are and attached as exhibits 99.2, 99.3 and 99.4 to the Company's Current Report on form 6-K filed on August 26, 2022 with the SEC.
If a Shareholder fails to provide the Agent with all the documentation required by October 4, 2022, the Agent will not be able to attend to such Shareholder's application and will not be able to return any amounts originally remitted on behalf of such Shareholder nor provide any confirmation of tax withholding to such a Shareholder, either in connection with the Ruling or in connection with any other tax filing by such Shareholder.
ZIM's Agent Contact Information:
ESOP Management & Trust Services Ltd.
Tel No: +972-3-7536823
Fax No: +972-3-7602636
Email: esop-sp@esop.co.il
About ZIM
Founded in Israel in 1945, ZIM (NYSE: ZIM) is a leading global container liner shipping company with established operations in approximately 100 countries serving approximately 30,000 customers in over 350 ports worldwide. ZIM leverages digital strategies and a commitment to ESG values to provide customers innovative seaborne transportation and logistics services and exceptional customer experience. ZIM's differentiated global-niche strategy, based on agile fleet management and deployment, covers major trade routes with a focus on select markets where the company holds competitive advantages. Additional information about ZIM is available at www.ZIM.com.
ZIM Contacts
Media:
Avner Shats
ZIM Integrated Shipping Services Ltd.
+972-4-865-2520
shats.avner@zim.com
Investor Relations:
Elana Holzman
ZIM Integrated Shipping Services Ltd.
+972-4-865-2300
holzman.elana@zim.com
Leon Berman
The IGB Group
212-477-8438
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DURANGO, Colo., Sept. 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- RadCraft and the James Beard Foundation are proud to present the second rendition of the RadCraft Industry Relief Coloring Book in support of the longevity of independent restaurants. After a successful launch of this book in 2020, it returns with more than double the pages featuring the logos of RadCraft's partner malthouses, breweries, and distilleries (listed below). Proceeds from this effort go directly to the James Beard Foundation Open For Good campaign.
Since the launch of Open For Good, the Foundation has provided critical industry support and resources through education, financial assistance, advocacy, and consumer engagement. For example, the Foundation raised and disbursed almost $4.8 million in grants to 312 food and beverage establishments across America through the JBF Food & Beverage Industry Relief Fund; has hosted more than 100 webinars on a variety of topics for their Industry Support learning series; and has continued work to train and mobilize the chef community in support of public policy.
The RadCraft Industry Relief Coloring Book is available for digital download here or pre-order a hard copy here.
Share your art on social media with the #radcraftindustryrelief hashtag.
Contact Founder & CEO Emily Hutto at hutto@radcraftbeer.com for a press copy of the coloring book, or with questions about RadCraft.
Learn more about Open For Good at jamesbeard.org/openforgood and contact jbf@wagstaffmktg.com with media inquiries about the foundation.
Participating RadCraft Partners
Barnett & Son Brewing Company
Billy Goat Hop Farm
Bootstrap Brewing
Boulder Spirits
Bruz Beers
Craft Maltsters Guild
Deerhammer
Dolores River Brewery
Eddyline Brewery
Elevation Beer Company
Goat Patch Brewing Company
Inland Island Yeast Laboratories
Living The Dream Brewing Company
Lone Tree Brewing Company
Mainstem Malt
Mortal
Murphy & Rude Malting Company
Peach Street Distillers
Rabbit Hill Malt
Riverbend Malt House
Root Shoot Malting
Rustic Brew Farm
Ska Brewing
Ska Fabricating
The Empourium Brewing Company
Uhl's Brewing Company
Weathered Souls Brewing
Wise Ape
Woods Boss Brewing Company
Founded in 2012 by Emily Hutto, RadCraft provides communications support for the beverage industry. From breweries and distilleries to maltsters and their affiliates, RadCraft's partners are makers of thoughtful products and cultivators of radical ideas. Beers and spirits should tell stories about brands, and RadCraft loves a good story. Learn more at radcraftbeer.com
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CULPEPER COUNTY, Va. (WRIC) — A Culpeper man is in custody after a task force bust resulted in cocaine, a firearm and cash being seized.
According to Virginia State Police, 32-year-old Spicy D. Penn was arrested and charged with one felony count of possession of a schedule I or II controlled substance and one felony count of possession of a firearm while in possession of a schedule I or II controlled substance.
On Friday, Nov. 4, the Blue Ridge Narcotics and Gang Task Force executed a search warrant in the 400 block of Virginia Avenue in the town of Culpeper.
As a result of the operation, cocaine was seized along with a firearm and $6,432 in cash.
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On the most popular holiday of the year to eat at restaurants, nearly 1 in 3 people plan to dine in; another 13% plan to order out
WASHINGTON, May 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- If you haven't made your Mother's Day plans, time is ticking away to make reservations at her favorite restaurant. But don't worry, if you can't get a table, takeout is still an option. According to new data from the National Restaurant Association, 40% of adults plan to use a restaurant as part of a special Mother's Day meal this year. Dinner is the most popular mealtime for those who plan to enjoy a restaurant experience, with 43% of those respondents planning to visit an establishment and 49% planning to order takeout or delivery in the evening hours to celebrate the holiday.
"Mother's Day has historically been a strong, high-traffic holiday for the restaurant industry," said Hudson Riehle, senior vice president of Research for the National Restaurant Association. "As families around the country look to celebrate the important role that mothers play in our lives, restaurants offer an opportunity to take the hassle of cooking out of the equation for a day, while making the holiday memorable for everyone at the table."
Families with young children are most likely to take advantage of the convenience offered by enjoying a Mother's Day meal at a restaurant. Among those planning to dine at a restaurant, the majority (59%) say that their party will include children under the age of 18. Among adults with young children in their party, 96% agree that letting restaurants do the cooking for Mother's Day is easy and reduces stress, and 94% say that enjoying the experience with family or friends offers an opportunity to socialize and is a more worthwhile use of time than cooking and cleaning up.
Many restaurant operators are enticing diners with special deals, discounts and surprise delights to make the occasion even more meaningful – and according to the Association's recent survey, these perks will help win over customers. Nearly half of respondents (44%) say that a free add-in for Mom, such as a special cocktail, dessert, flowers, chocolates, or a small gift, would make them more likely to choose to dine at one restaurant over another. The same is true for off-premises this Mother's Day, as 53% of individuals who are planning to order takeout or delivery from a restaurant for the holiday say they would be more likely to choose a restaurant offering a Mother's Day discount.
"Restaurant operators know that dining out with family is often a significant treat. So, when making plans, check online and on social media to see what specials local restaurants are offering to celebrate. And if going to a restaurant is not possible, there will also be restaurants with notable offers for takeout and delivery," said Riehle.
The national online survey of 1,000 adults was conducted April 21-23, 2023, by the National Restaurant Association. Get the full survey results here.
About the National Restaurant Association
Founded in 1919, the National Restaurant Association is the leading business association for the restaurant industry, which comprises nearly 1 million restaurant and foodservice outlets and a workforce of 15 million employees. Together with 52 State Associations, we are a network of professional organizations dedicated to serving every restaurant through advocacy, education, and food safety. We sponsor the industry's largest trade show (National Restaurant Association Show(Opens in a new window)); leading food safety training and certification program (ServSafe(Opens in a new window)); unique career-building high school program (the NRAEF's ProStart(Opens in a new window)). For more information, visit Restaurant.org(Opens in a new window) and find @WeRRestaurants on Twitter(Opens in a new window), Facebook(Opens in a new window) and YouTube(Opens in a new window).
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Creating One of the Largest Software & Cloud Businesses Enabling Digital Transformations
Expands Information Management Market Opportunity to $170 Billion
WATERLOO, ON, Aug. 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- OpenText™ (NASDAQ: OTEX), (TSX: OTEX) today announced that it has reached agreement on the terms of a recommended all-cash offer to be made by Open Text Corporation (the Company), through its wholly-owned subsidiary, OpenText UK Holding Limited (Bidco), to acquire the entire issued and to be issued share capital of Micro Focus (LSE: MCRO) and (NYSE (ADS): MFGP) at a price of 532 pence per share (the Acquisition), implying an enterprise value of approximately $6.0 billion on a fully diluted basis. The terms and conditions of the Acquisition are set out below and in a joint announcement released by OpenText and Micro Focus (the Announcement) in the UK today under Rule 2.7 of the UK City Code on Takeovers and Mergers (the Takeover Code). Capitalized terms not defined in this press release have the meanings given in the Announcement.
Micro Focus is one of the world's largest software companies and serves thousands of organizations globally, including many of the largest companies in the Fortune Global 500 and had approximately $2.7 billion pro forma trailing twelve months (TTM) revenue for the period ended April 30, 2022.(1)
"We are pleased to announce our firm intention to acquire Micro Focus, and I look forward to welcoming Micro Focus customers, partners and employees to OpenText," said OpenText CEO & CTO Mark J. Barrenechea. "Upon completion of the acquisition, OpenText will be one of the world's largest software and cloud businesses with a tremendous marquee customer base, global scale and comprehensive go-to-market. Customers of OpenText and Micro Focus will benefit from a partner that can even more effectively help them accelerate their digital transformation efforts by unlocking the full value of their information assets and core systems."
Barrenechea further added, "Micro Focus brings meaningful revenue and operating scale to OpenText, with a combined total addressable market (TAM) of $170 billion(2). With this scale, we believe we have significant growth opportunities and ability to create upper quartile adjusted EBITDA and free cash flows. We expect Micro Focus to be immediately accretive to our adjusted EBITDA. Micro Focus will benefit from the OpenText Business System to create stronger operations and significant cash flows, and Micro Focus customers will benefit from the OpenText Private and Public Clouds."
OpenText values Micro Focus' strong brands and culture and attaches great importance to the skill and experience of Micro Focus' management team and employees.
"We intend to fund the all-cash Acquisition with existing cash, new debt and our existing revolving credit facility. OpenText does not contemplate raising any equity to fund the Acquisition. We are committed to providing investors with enhanced visibility into our high-value business areas, delivering a net leverage ratio(3) of below 3x over 8 quarters and continuing our dividend program, and we expect to have Micro Focus on our operating model within 6 quarters of closing the transaction," Barrenechea concluded.
OpenText CEO & CTO Mark J. Barrenechea and OpenText EVP, CFO Madhu Ranganathan will host a conference call today at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time to discuss today's announcement. Conference call details and links to additional materials are included further below.
About the Terms of the Acquisition (all figures approximate)
- Total purchase price of $6.0 billion, inclusive of Micro Focus' cash and debt
- Total purchase price is 2.2x Micro Focus' pro forma TTM revenues(1)
- Total purchase price is 6.3x Micro Focus' pro forma TTM adjusted EBITDA(4)
- Expected cost synergies of $400 million, including Micro Focus' previously announced cost savings program of $300 million (net of inflation), as well as $100 million in additional cost synergies
- Targeting to be on the OpenText operating model within 6 quarters of closing
- Expect meaningful expansion of cloud revenues, adjusted EBITDA and cash flows in Fiscal 2024
- All-cash consideration for the Acquisition to be funded by $4.6 billion in new debt, $1.3 billion in cash, and a $600 million draw on our existing revolving credit facility
- The Announcement can be found on our website at https://investors.opentext.com. This press release should be read in conjunction with, and is subject to, the full text of the Announcement.
- The Acquisition is expected to close in the first quarter of calendar 2023, subject to the satisfaction (or, where applicable, waiver) of the conditions set out in Appendix 1 to the Announcement.
Conditions to the Acquisition and Timetable
It is intended that the Acquisition will be implemented by means of a Court-sanctioned scheme of arrangement (the Scheme) under Part 26 of the U.K. Companies Act 2006. The purpose of the Scheme is to provide for us to indirectly become the owner of the entire issued and to be issued share capital of Micro Focus.
The Acquisition is subject to, among other things, approvals of the relevant Micro Focus Shareholders, the sanction of the Scheme by the Court and the receipt of certain antitrust and foreign investment approvals. The Acquisition is also subject to the other terms and conditions set out in Appendix 1 to the Announcement, and to the full terms and conditions to be set out in the Scheme Document.
The Acquisition will be put to Micro Focus Shareholders at the Court Meeting and at the General Meeting. In order to become effective, the Scheme must be approved by a majority in number of the Micro Focus Shareholders voting at the Court Meeting, either in person or by proxy, representing at least 75 percent in value of the Micro Focus Shares voted. In addition, a special resolution implementing the Scheme must be passed by Micro Focus Shareholders representing at least 75 percent of votes cast at the General Meeting.
It is expected that the Scheme Document, containing further information about the Acquisition and notices of the Court Meeting and the General Meeting, together with the forms of proxy, will be sent to Micro Focus Shareholders as soon as practicable and in any event within 28 days of the Announcement (unless a later date is agreed among OpenText, Micro Focus and the UK Takeover Panel). An expected timetable of principal events will be included in the Scheme Document.
Full details and the terms and conditions of the Acquisition can be found in the Announcement, which is available at https://investors.opentext.com.
Financing of the Acquisition
Concurrently with the announcement of the Acquisition, the Company and certain of its subsidiaries entered into (i) a first lien term loan facility (the "Term Loan Credit Agreement") among the Company, the lenders party thereto, the subsidiary guarantors party thereto and Barclays Bank PLC, as administrative agent and (ii) a bridge loan agreement (the "Bridge Loan Agreement"), among the Company, the lenders party thereto, the subsidiary guarantors party thereto and Barclays Bank PLC, as administrative agent. OpenText also intends to enter into certain derivative transactions to hedge certain foreign currency obligations in relation to the Acquisition.
The Term Loan Credit Agreement provides for a senior secured delayed-draw term loan facility in an aggregate principal amount of $2.585 billion. The proceeds of the Term Loan Credit Agreement will only be used to finance the Acquisition. The Term Loan Credit Agreement is designed to ensure compliance with the cash confirmation requirements under the Takeover Code and, accordingly, contains customary UK certain funds provisions. The Term Loan Credit Agreement further contains representations, warranties, covenants and events of default that are customary for a transaction of this nature.
The Bridge Loan Agreement provides for commitments of up to $2.0 billion (the "Commitments") which, together with cash on hand and borrowings under the Company's existing revolving credit facility, will be used to repay Micro Focus' existing debt. Subject to the conditions in the Bridge Loan Agreement, the Commitments are intended to be reduced by proceeds of certain debt securities offerings of OpenText (or affiliates thereof). The availability of the borrowings under the Bridge Loan Agreement are subject to the satisfaction of certain customary conditions for financings of this nature and the Bridge Loan Agreement contains representations, warranties, covenants and events of default that are customary for a transaction of this nature.
The Company intends to reduce commitments or the borrowings under the Bridge Loan Agreement by accessing the debt capital markets directly or through certain affiliates prior to or following the closing of the Acquisition. Such debt issuances would be subject to market and other conditions and this press release does not constitute the offer or sale of any securities in any jurisdiction.
Additional information with respect to the Term Loan Credit Agreement and Bridge Loan Agreement, including the terms thereof and the subsidiary guarantors thereto, can be found in the Current Report on Form 8-K to be filed and furnished with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).
Barclays Bank PLC, BMO Capital Markets Corp., Royal Bank of Canada and Citigroup Global Markets Inc. are acting as lead arrangers on the financing to OpenText.
Advisors
Barclays Bank PLC is serving as sole financial advisor to OpenText. Allen & Overy LLP and Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP are acting as legal advisors to OpenText.
Conference Call Information
The public is invited to listen to the OpenText conference call today at 5:00 p.m. ET (2:00 p.m. PT) by dialing 1-800-319-4610 (toll-free) or +1-604-638-5340 (international). Please dial-in 10 minutes ahead of time to ensure proper connection. Alternatively, an audio webcast of the conference call will be available on the Investor Relations section of OpenText's website at https://investors.opentext.com/. A replay of the call will be available beginning August 25, 2022, at 7:00 p.m. ET through 11:59 p.m. on September 8, 2022, and can be accessed by dialing 1-855-669-9658 (toll-free) or +1-604-674-8052 (international) and using passcode 9378 followed by the number sign.
About OpenText
OpenText, The Information Company™, enables organizations to gain insight through market leading information management solutions, powered by OpenText Cloud Editions. For more information about OpenText (NASDAQ: OTEX, TSX: OTEX) visit opentext.com
Additional Information
U.S. shareholders (and Micro Focus ADS Holders) should note that the Acquisition relates to an offer for the shares of a UK company that is a "foreign private issuer" as defined under Rule 3b-4 under the U.S. Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the Exchange Act), and is being made by means of a scheme of arrangement provided for under English company law. The Acquisition, implemented by way of a scheme of arrangement, is not subject to the tender offer rules or the proxy solicitation rules under the Exchange Act. Accordingly, the Acquisition is subject to the procedural and disclosure requirements, rules and practices applicable to a scheme of arrangement involving a target company in the UK listed on the London Stock Exchange, which differ from the requirements of the U.S. tender offer and proxy solicitation rules. If, in the future, OpenText and/or Bidco exercises its right to implement the Acquisition by way of a Takeover Offer and determines to extend the Takeover Offer into the United States, the Acquisition will be made in compliance with applicable U.S. securities laws and regulations, including Sections 14(d) and 14(e) of the Exchange Act and Regulations 14D and 14E thereunder. Such a takeover offer would be made in the United States by OpenText and/or Bidco and no one else.
Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
The Acquisition will be subject to the applicable requirements of English law, the Code, the UK Takeover Panel, the London Stock Exchange and the UK Financial Conduct Authority.
This press release is for information purposes only and is not intended to and does not constitute or form any part of an offer to purchase, or solicitation of an offer to buy, any securities or the solicitation of any vote or approval in any jurisdiction pursuant to the Acquisition or otherwise. The Acquisition shall be made solely by means of the Scheme Document which, together with the forms of proxy, shall contain the full terms and conditions of the Acquisition, including details of how to vote in respect of the Acquisition. Any decision in respect of, or other response to, the Acquisition should be made only on the basis of the information in the Scheme Document (or, if the Acquisition is implemented by way of a takeover offer, the takeover offer document).
This press release contains forward-looking statements or information (forward-looking statements) within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, Section 21E of the Exchange Act, Section 27A of the U.S. Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the Securities Act), and other applicable securities laws of the United States and Canada, and is subject to the safe harbors created by those provisions. All statements other than statements of historical facts are statements that could be deemed forward-looking statements. Words such as "anticipates," "expects," "intends," "plans," "believes," "seeks," "estimates," "may," "could," "would," "might," "will" and variations of these words or similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. In addition, any statements or information that refer to expectations, beliefs, plans, projections, objectives, performance or other characterizations of future events or circumstances, including any underlying assumptions, are forward-looking statements, and are based on our current expectations, forecasts and projections about the operating environment, economies and markets in which we operate. Forward-looking statements reflect our current estimates, beliefs and assumptions, which are based on management's perception of historic trends, current conditions and expected future developments, as well as other factors it believes are appropriate in the circumstances. Our estimates, beliefs and assumptions are inherently subject to significant business, economic, competitive and other uncertainties and contingencies regarding future events and, as such, are subject to change. We can give no assurance that such estimates, beliefs and assumptions will prove to be correct.
These forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties, such as those relating to the inability to obtain required regulatory approvals for the Acquisition, the timing of obtaining such approvals and the risk that such approvals may result in the imposition of conditions that could adversely affect, following completion of the Acquisition (if completed), the enlarged group (the Enlarged Group) or the expected benefits of the Acquisition (including as noted in any forward-looking financial information), the inability to obtain certain shareholder approvals of the Acquisition, the risk that a condition to closing of the Acquisition may not be satisfied on a timely basis or at all, the failure of the Acquisition to close for any other reason, uncertainties as to access to available financing (including refinancing of debt) on a timely basis and on reasonable terms, the expected effects of the Acquisition, on us, the acquired company and, following completion of the Acquisition (if completed), the Enlarged Group, the expected timing and scope of the Acquisition, all statements regarding our (and the Enlarged Group's) expected future financial position, results of operations, cash flows, dividends, financing plans, business strategy, budgets, capital expenditures, competitive positions, growth opportunities, plans and objectives of management, the timing impact and other uncertainties of future or planned acquisitions or disposals or offers, the inability of the Enlarged Group to realize successfully any anticipated synergy benefits when the Acquisition is implemented (including changes to the board and/or employee composition of the Enlarged Group), our inability to integrate successfully the acquired company's operations and programs when the Acquisition is implemented, the Enlarged Group incurring and/or experiencing unanticipated costs and/or delays (including IT system failures, cyber-crime, fraud and pension scheme liabilities), or difficulties relating to the Acquisition when the Acquisition is implemented, actual and potential risks and uncertainties relating to the ultimate geographic spread of COVID-19, the severity and duration of the COVID-19 pandemic and issues relating to the resurgence of COVID-19 and/or new strains or variants of COVID-19, including actions that have been and may be taken by governmental authorities to contain COVID-19 or to treat its impact, including the availability, effectiveness and use of treatments and vaccines, and the effect on the global economy and financial markets as well as the potential adverse effect on our business, operations, and financial performance, the impact of the Russia-Ukraine conflict on our business, including our decision to cease all direct business in Russia and Belarus and with known Russian-owned companies, as well as our ability to develop, protect and maintain our intellectual property and proprietary technology and to operate without infringing on the proprietary rights of others. We rely on a combination of copyright, patent, trademark and trade secret laws, non-disclosure agreements and other contractual provisions to establish and maintain our proprietary rights, which are important to our success. From time to time, we may also enforce our intellectual property rights through litigation in line with our strategic and business objectives.
The actual results that we achieve may differ materially from any forward-looking statements, which reflect management's current expectations and projections about future results only as of the date hereof. We undertake no obligation to revise or publicly release the results of any revisions to these forward-looking statements. For additional information with respect to risks and other factors which could materially affect our business, financial condition, operating results and prospects, including these forward-looking statements, see our Annual Report on Form 10-K, Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and other securities filings we make with the SEC and other securities regulators. For these reasons, we caution you not to place undue reliance upon any forward-looking statements.
Non-GAAP Financial Measures
This press release include certain "non-GAAP measures." Please refer to the Company's "Reconciliation of selected GAAP-based measures to Non-GAAP-based measures" included within the Company's current and historical filings on Forms 10-Q, 10-K and 8-K for more information on the use of non-GAAP measures by the Company. Please refer to Micro Focus' Annual Report and Accounts for the year ended October 31, 2021 on Form 20-F for a reconciliation of Adjusted EBITDA under "Segmental Reporting" and Micro Focus' Interim Results for the six-months ended April 30, 2022 on Form 6-K for a reconciliation of Adjusted EBITDA to the nearest IFRS metric under "Alternative Performance Measures."
Disclosure requirements of the Code
Under Rule 8.3(a) of the Code, any person who is interested in 1 percent or more of any class of relevant securities of an offeree company or of any securities exchange offeror (being any offeror other than an offeror in respect of which it has been announced that its offer is, or is likely to be, solely in cash) must make an Opening Position Disclosure following the commencement of the offer period and, if later, following the announcement in which any securities exchange offeror is first identified. An Opening Position Disclosure must contain details of the person's interests and short positions in, and rights to subscribe for, any relevant securities of each of (i) the offeree company and (ii) any securities exchange offeror(s). An Opening Position Disclosure by a person to whom Rule 8.3(a) applies must be made by no later than 3:30 p.m. (London time) on the 10th business day following the commencement of the offer period and, if appropriate, by no later than 3:30 p.m. (London time) on the 10th business day following the announcement in which any securities exchange offeror is first identified. Relevant persons who deal in the relevant securities of the offeree company or of a securities exchange offeror prior to the deadline for making an Opening Position Disclosure must instead make a Dealing Disclosure.
Under Rule 8.3(b) of the Code, any person who is, or becomes, interested in 1 percent or more of any class of relevant securities of the offeree company or of any securities exchange offeror must make a Dealing Disclosure if the person deals in any relevant securities of the offeree company or of any securities exchange offeror. A Dealing Disclosure must contain details of the dealing concerned and of the person's interests and short positions in, and rights to subscribe for, any relevant securities of each of (i) the offeree company and (ii) any securities exchange offeror(s), save to the extent that these details have previously been disclosed under Rule 8. A Dealing Disclosure by a person to whom Rule 8.3(b) applies must be made by no later than 3:30 p.m. (London time) on the business day following the date of the relevant dealing.
If two or more persons act together pursuant to an agreement or understanding, whether formal or informal, to acquire or control an interest in relevant securities of an offeree company or a securities exchange offeror, they shall be deemed to be a single person for the purpose of Rule 8.3.
Opening Position Disclosures must also be made by the offeree company and by any offeror and Dealing Disclosures must also be made by the offeree company, by any offeror and by any persons acting in concert with any of them (see Rules 8.1, 8.2 and 8.4).
Details of the offeree and offeror companies in respect of whose relevant securities Opening Position Disclosures and Dealing Disclosures must be made can be found in the Disclosure Table on the Panel's website at https://www.thetakeoverpanel.org.uk/, including details of the number of relevant securities in issue, when the offer period commenced and when any offeror was first identified. You should contact the Panel's Market Surveillance Unit on +44 (0)20 7638 0129 if you are in any doubt as to whether you are required to make an Opening Position Disclosure or a Dealing Disclosure.
A copy of this press release will be made available subject to certain restrictions relating to persons resident in Restricted Jurisdictions on OpenText's website at https://investors.opentext.com by no later than 12:00 pm (London time) on the Business Day following publication of this press release. For the avoidance of doubt, the contents of that website and other websites referenced in this press release are not incorporated into and does not form part of this press release.
Copyright © 2022 OpenText. All Rights Reserved. Trademarks owned by OpenText. One or more patents may cover this product(s). For more information, please visit https://www.opentext.com/patents.
Note: All dollar amounts in this press release are in US dollars unless otherwise indicated.
(1) Pro forma TTM revenue represents Micro Focus' unaudited proforma revenue for the twelve months ended April 30, 2022, excluding Digital Safe revenue.
(2) Estimates based on market reports from independent industry analysis firms including Gartner and IDC.
(3) Consolidated Net Leverage Ratio (pro forma) is calculated using bank covenant methodology.
(4) Pro forma TTM Adjusted EBITDA is a non-GAAP financial measure and represents Micro Focus' unaudited proforma adjusted EBITDA for the twelve months ended April 30, 2022, excluding Digital Safe.
OTEX-MNA
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Evacuation details and additional resources can be found here.
Strong winds and hot temperatures caused the fire to more than doubled in size overnight to 4,319 acres as of Saturday morning. Fire growth has been moving south and east of its initial footprint.
No structures or homes have been burned, according to the Oregon Department of Forestry. Governor Kate Brown invoked the emergency conflagration act in response to the fire on Friday night. That declaration allows the Oregon State Fire Marshal to take command of the incident.
A section of the Rogue River near Hog Creek is closed and fire officials are discouraging the use of Galice Road to allow firefighter and emergency crews to operate.
A wildfire evacuation center is being held at the Josephine County Fairgrounds in Grants Pass. The facility is available for wildfire evacuees as well as livestock.
There has been one fatality associated with the Rum Creek Fire. Logan Taylor of Talent, Oregon was struck by a tree and killed on August 18 while working. Taylor was the owner and operator of Sasquatch Reforestation, a local forestry company. A public memorial for Taylor will be held on Monday, August 29 at 10:00 a.m. at Harry and David Field in Medford. Members of the public are invited to attend. | https://www.ijpr.org/disasters-and-accidents/2022-08-27/rum-creek-fire-prompts-mandatory-evacuations-in-josephine-county | 2022-08-27 18:56:55 | 0 | https://www.ijpr.org/disasters-and-accidents/2022-08-27/rum-creek-fire-prompts-mandatory-evacuations-in-josephine-county |
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — The flight from urban areas that took place during the first year of the pandemic either reversed or slowed in its second year, as last year metropolitan areas in Texas and Florida boomed and declines in New York and Los Angeles were halved, according to new estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau.
During the first full year of the pandemic in 2021, more than half of the 20 largest U.S. metro areas lost residents, and all U.S. metro areas grew by just 0.1%, as fear of the virus sent residents fleeing the most densely-populated urban areas and the popularity of remote work allowed people to live far from their workplaces.
By comparison, only eight of the 20 largest metro areas decreased in 2022, and the growth rate for all U.S. metros was 0.4%. Among the largest U.S. metros that had gains in 2022 after experiencing losses in 2021 were Washington, Miami-Fort Lauderdale, Seattle, Minneapolis and San Diego, according to 2022 population estimates released Thursday by the Census Bureau.
The Dallas-Fort Worth area grew the most among U.S. metros, jumping by six-digit figures for a second consecutive year, as it gained another 170,000 residents last year. Metro Dallas-Fort Worth's 7.9 million residents made it the nation's fourth-largest metropolitan area, behind only New York, Los Angeles and Chicago, all of which lost population last year but with much smaller losses compared to the first year of the pandemic.
Other metropolitan areas which saw the largest growth in number were Houston, adding more than 124,000 residents; Atlanta, with almost 79,000 new residents; Phoenix, with an additional nearly 73,000 people; and Orlando, Florida, adding almost 65,000 new residents.
Metro Phoenix also surpassed the 5 million-person threshold for the first time last year.
There were other signs that 2021's pandemic-related migration changed a year later.
Boise Idaho and Provo, Utah — two metros that were popular destinations in 2021 for residents fleeing the West Coast's most populous cities — dropped out of the top 20 in population growth in 2022.
By that same token, smaller communities known as micropolitan statistical areas grew by 0.1% last year compared to 0.2% in 2021.
Metropolitan statistical areas consist of one or more counties containing a central city with a population of at least 50,000 residents that together have a high degree of economic and social connections. The central city in a micropolitan statistical area must have at least 10,000 residents but no more than 50,000 residents.
Population change is driven by migration, including within U.S. borders as people move around and internationally as people arrive from abroad. It is also dependent on a community's number of births and deaths. Thursday's data release doesn’t show the reasons behind population changes, but similar data at the county level released in March showed it was mostly driven by international migration.
Individually, cities that make up the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area were among those that grew the most in the U.S. last year. With 19,100 new residents, the city of Forth Worth led the nation, followed by the city Phoenix with more than 19,000 additional residents and the city of San Antonio, Texas, with more than 18,800 residents gained.
Two other cities in the Dallas-Fort Worth metro area — Dallas and Frisco — also were among those whose numbers most dramatically spiked, jumping respectively by 8,800 residents and 8,500 residents. These new residents were lured by a strong economy, mild winters and good schools.
The Villages, Florida, a relatively new retirement community northwest of Orlando, was the fastest-growing U.S. metro area between 2021 and 2022, increasing by 7.5%.
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Jill Biden keeps ‘EGGucation’ theme for Easter Egg Roll
WASHINGTON (AP) - Jill Biden wants the White House’s annual Easter Egg Roll to be about more than just coaxing hard-boiled eggs across the lawn to a finish line.
A teacher for 30 years, the first lady is again turning the annual tradition into an “EGGucational” experience. A variety of stations on the South Lawn and Ellipse will help teach thousands of children about farming, healthier eating, exercise and more, the White House announced on Thursday.
In a nod to Biden’s “EGGucation” theme, NASA sent a souvenir wooden White House Easter egg to the International Space Station for the astronauts to help teach students about gravity.
About 30,000 people, most of them children, are expected to participate in the festivities in nine waves between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. on Monday, the White House said.
Participants include military and veteran families, caregivers and survivors, including those from the USS Delaware and the USS Gabrielle Giffords. Both Navy vessels are sponsored by the first lady. Tickets for the general public were distributed through an online lottery.
Monday’s egg roll will be the second hosted by President Joe Biden and the first lady. The event was not held in 2021, Biden’s first year in office, because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
The American Egg Board is continuing its longtime sponsorship this year and donating about 30,000 eggs that were hand-dyed by a North Carolina farm, said Emily Metz, board president and CEO.
Inflation, an outbreak of bird flu and increased demand for eggs during the holiday baking season combined to send egg prices skyrocketing last year. Metz said the donation of 30,000 eggs is a fraction of the 100 billion eggs that are produced and consumed yearly in the United States.
“It’s a really important, time-honored tradition for our farmers to participate in,” she said in an interview. The White House Easter Egg Roll dates back to 1878.
The egg board is also donating more than 5 million eggs to food banks nationwide in the weeks leading up to Passover and Easter to help with holiday meals, Metz said.
And this year for the first time, the hard-boiled eggs used for the traditional egg roll and egg hunt on Monday will be composted afterward and used to fertilize gardens and parklands throughout the District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia region, Metz said.
Various cartoon characters, children’s book authors, celebrities and athletes, including former Olympic gymnast Dominique Dawes and actress Halle Bailey, who starred as “Ariel” in Disney’s “The Little Mermaid,” and others will roam the White House grounds during the event.
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Statue of Liberty's crown reopens for first time since COVID pandemic
Tourists in NY will now be able to book reservations to visit the Statue of Liberty's crown
One of New York’s most popular attractions has reopened to the public.
The National Park Service began allowing visitors to go up into the Statue of Liberty’s crown on Tuesday, more than two and a half years since it closed during the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic in March 2020. Other parts of the statue including the observation deck had reopened previously.
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Due to the popularity of the crown, visitors are required to make reservations in advance and there is a limited number of tickets available each day. As of Tuesday evening, the first available tickets were for early November.
Situated in New York Harbor overlooking New York and New Jersey, the statue routinely drew more than 4 million visitors in the several years leading up to the pandemic. About 1.5 million visited in 2021, according to the Department of the Interior.
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Syrian state media: Israeli airstrikes kill 5 in Damascus
DAMASCUS (AP) — Syrian state news reports that Israeli airstrikes have targeted a residential neighborhood in central Damascus. SANA, citing a source in the Damascus police command, has reported that at least five people were killed and 15 wounded. Loud explosions were heard over the capital around 12:30 a.m. local time, and SANA reports that Syrian air defenses were “confronting hostile targets in the sky around Damascus.” There has been no immediate statement from Israel on the attack. Israeli airstrikes frequently target sites in the vicinity of Damascus. The Saturday night strikes were the first since a devastating 7.8 magnitude earthquake hit Turkey and Syria on Feb. 6. | https://localnews8.com/news/ap-national/2023/02/19/syrian-state-media-israeli-airstrikes-kill-5-in-damascus/ | 2023-02-19 12:11:48 | 0 | https://localnews8.com/news/ap-national/2023/02/19/syrian-state-media-israeli-airstrikes-kill-5-in-damascus/ |
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Before the Russian invasion on Feb. 24, Ukrainian Railways was better known for its halting bureaucracy than bringing people to safety.
Since then, the company has evacuated 4 million people from the country’s south, east, and center, and brought another half a million into neighboring countries. Its cars deliver military equipment and diplomats, ship goods amid the Black Sea blockade, and have carried some 100,000 tons of humanitarian aid.
Why We Wrote This
As the war has raged in Ukraine, the country’s railway workers have kept the trains running, not just providing a sense of normalcy, but also a critical lifeline for military and civilians alike.
Crises often expose an institution’s existing flaws – a trend so often seen during the COVID-19 pandemic. Ukrainian Railways’ success in the last five months is a moment where the crisis didn’t win. Facing artillery attacks, altered routes, and enemy occupation of 20% of its network, the country’s train system has adapted, kept running.
Svitlana Kravchuk, a 22-year-veteran train attendant based in Lviv, used to collect tickets and clean rooms. Now she consoles people fleeing their homes. She has worked as many evacuation routes as possible, barely taking a break for three weeks. When they had to stop to avoid shelling, she sometimes spent more than 24 hours on a train.
“We are no longer only conductors,” she says. “We sometimes have to be friends, psychologists, even parents for children.”
“The war is really changing everything.”
Oleksandr Kamyshin, the CEO of Ukraine’s state-owned train company and one of the country’s most powerful men, mingled in a crowd of about 60 children aged 10 to 16 and at least a dozen pets.
At the Children’s Railway, a Kyiv park complete with a miniature train station, they were all celebrating the many Ukrainian people and pets evacuated by rail. Students at the associated Children’s Railway School, training to one day work in the train system, had dressed appropriately in conductor outfits.
It was a fitting, rare few hours off for Mr. Kamyshin, wearing a navy polo and cargo pants himself. That week in June, he’d spent five of his last seven nights in an overnight car. So even on a morning he wasn’t working, what was one more short ride on the park’s short loop? Ukrainian Railways’ accomplishments, he says, should be celebrated.
Why We Wrote This
As the war has raged in Ukraine, the country’s railway workers have kept the trains running, not just providing a sense of normalcy, but also a critical lifeline for military and civilians alike.
“Before the war, [the railwayman profession didn’t have] that good of a reputation,” he says. “Now you say the term ‘railwayman’ and you will get a hug.”
Before February, Ukrainian Railways was better known for its halting bureaucracy than bringing people to safety. Since then, the company has evacuated 4 million people from the country’s south, east, and center, and brought another half a million into neighboring countries, says Mr. Kamyshin. Its cars deliver military equipment and diplomats, ship goods amid the Black Sea blockade, and have carried some 100,000 tons of humanitarian aid, he says. “Some people say that we are the second army because we ... are close to them in importance.”
Crises often expose an institution’s existing flaws – a trend so often seen during the COVID-19 pandemic. Ukrainian Railways’ success in the last five months is a moment where the crisis didn’t win. Facing artillery attacks, altered routes, and enemy occupation of 20% of its network, the country’s train system has adapted, kept running.
That work fits the zeitgeist in Ukraine right now – extraordinary perseverance meeting extraordinary challenges. Among so many other institutions also adapting, Ukrainian Railways has become a symbol of national pride even as it sustains the nation’s war effort. In the last five months, pronouncing its name, Ukrzaliznytsia, has become a way to prove a person’s Ukrainian accent.
“We’re just doing our job,” says Mr. Kamyshin. “It’s not something special. It’s not something heroic. We just don’t stop.”
“We are no longer only conductors”
On Feb. 23, Svitlana Kravchuk, a 22-year-veteran train attendant based in Lviv, was traveling on an overnight route to Odesa. Early in the morning, passengers woke to the news that their country was at war. When they arrived, the platform at Odesa’s station was already packed and panicked. People banged on windows as others crowded inside. Two hundred people fit into cars that usually carry 40. Many didn’t have space to sit down.
Ms. Kravchuk used to collect tickets and clean rooms. Now she had to console people fleeing their homes. She worked as many evacuation routes as possible, barely taking a break for three weeks. When they had to stop to avoid shelling, she sometimes spent more than 24 hours on a train.
“We are no longer only conductors,” she says. “We sometimes have to be friends, psychologists, even parents for children.”
“The war is really changing everything.”
For weeks, starting Feb. 24, Mr. Kamyshin measured his life in conference calls, speaking with regional traffic managers each hour. Those managers suddenly needed to manage bottlenecks at each station and artillery barrages that made travel more difficult.
As of June 8, the Kyiv School of Economics estimates that Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has caused some $2.7 billion in damage to railway infrastructure and rolling stock. About a fifth of the train system’s reach is now under occupied territory. Since February, according to Oleksandr Pertsovskyi, CEO of Ukrainian Railways’ passenger division, 170 of its employees have been killed. One of the worst moments of the war occurred when a Russian cluster bomb hit a train platform in Kramatorsk, killing almost 60.
Still, given the train system’s importance to Ukraine’s war effort, it’s almost surprising that the Russian military hasn’t targeted such infrastructure more. After invading the country from multiple fronts this winter, the Russian attack has now concentrated on eastern Ukraine’s Donetsk region. It’s now under immense fire, and Russia for now may be content to damage more infrastructure in fewer places.
Of course, the Russian military is highly dependent on trains for its own supplies. Many speculate that it has avoided targeting Ukrainian rail infrastructure in the hope that it will be able to make use of it later, should the war go Russia’s way.
Or, the train system may just be too big a target. “We have thousands of important places in the railway [system],” says Denys Rynski, a volunteer who helped coordinate logistics for Lviv’s train station. “It’s impossible to bomb all of them.”
“We have to find a way to keep a sense of normalcy”
When the train system is bombed a few things happen immediately, says Mr. Pertsovskyi, the passenger head. As soon as it’s safe, teams deploy to assess the damage and start repairs. A regional traffic manager reroutes the delayed train and others to limit disruptions. A dispatch team communicates with the conductor, who communicates with the attendants, who communicate with the passengers. Everyone on board gets free food and drinks.
“Part of this calmness is that people are not asking questions,” says Mr. Pertsovskyi. “They’re just doing their job.”
He compares them to Capt. Chesley “Sully” Sullenberger, the US Airways pilot who emergency-landed a passenger plane in the Hudson River.
In Ukraine, the emergency isn’t just one day, one flight, or one ride. It’s every day, and it looks like it will be for a while. “Even during the war, we have to live on,” says Mr. Kamyshin. “We have to find a way to keep a sense of normalcy in our lives.”
That’s come at the cost of normalcy in his own life. Riding around the short loop at the Children’s Railway, in the small train decorated with pictures of Minecraft and Thomas the Tank Engine, Mr. Kamyshin keeps silencing phone calls. But one he picks up. For a few minutes, he looks only at the small screen in his hand, pointing the camera around the car.
It’s one of his two sons. During the war, Mr. Kamyshin has only seen his family three times. “That’s one of the worst things in this war for me,” he says. “I’ve got two boys and I really miss them.”
To him, the sacrifice is worth it. To others, it has been as well.
For weeks, Oleksa Vozniak volunteered to help serve refugees arriving at the Lviv train station. Early in the war, some 50,000 people would show up each day, more than 10 times the usual number of arrivals in pre-war days. They needed places to eat, sleep, and stay warm during winter. Mr. Vozniak learned he could work 24 hours straight.
But in a country with so many different regions and regional identities, he saw something he’d never seen before: a mix of Ukrainians coexisting from all over Ukraine. Some refugees later became volunteers too. Ukraine’s train system, he says, helped make Ukraine.
“This is the place, this is the time when the Ukrainian nation was built, because I saw so many people volunteering,” says Mr. Vozniak.
“There is no difference between a person who is from Kramatorsk or from Dnipro or from Lviv,” he says. “This is just one united nation.”
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RADNOR, Pa., Aug. 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The law firm of Kessler Topaz Meltzer & Check, LLP (www.ktmc.com) informs investors that a securities class action lawsuit has been filed in the against MINISO Group Holding Limited ("MINISO ") (NYSE: MNSO). The action charges MINISO with violations of the federal securities laws, including omissions and fraudulent misrepresentations relating to the company's business, operations, and prospects. As a result of MINISO's materially misleading statements and omissions to the public, MINISO investors have suffered significant losses.
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CLASS PERIOD: OCTOBER 15, 2020 THROUGH AUGUST 17, 2022
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MINISO'S ALLEGED MISCONDUCT
Headquartered in the People's Republic of China, MINISO purports to be a fast-growing global value retailer which serves consumers primarily through its large network of MINISO stores. On October 15, 2020, MINISO conducted its IPO, issuing approximately 30.4 million American Depositary Shares (ADSs) to the investing public at $20.00 per ADS.
On July 26, 2022, market researcher Blue Orca Capital published a report on MINISO which alleged several alarming issues with MINISO, including that: 1) many MINISO stores are secretly owned by MINISO executives or insiders closely connected to the chairman; 2) MINISO misleads the market about its core business; and 3) based on Blue Orca's analysis, MINISO's Chinese corporate filings indicate that the chairman siphoned hundreds of millions from the public company through opaque Caribbean jurisdictions as the middleman in a crooked headquarters deal.
As of July 27, 2022, MINISO ADSs closed at $5.66 per ADS, representing more than a 70% decline from the $20.00 IPO price.
WHAT CAN I DO?
MINISO investors may, no later than October 17, 2022, seek to be appointed as a lead plaintiff representative of the class through Kessler Topaz Meltzer & Check, LLP or other counsel, or may choose to do nothing and remain an absent class member. Kessler Topaz Meltzer & Check, LLP encourages MINISO investors who have suffered significant losses to contact the firm directly to acquire more information.
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WHO CAN BE A LEAD PLAINTIFF?
A lead plaintiff is a representative party who acts on behalf of all class members in directing the litigation. The lead plaintiff is usually the investor or small group of investors who have the largest financial interest and who are also adequate and typical of the proposed class of investors. The lead plaintiff selects counsel to represent the lead plaintiff and the class and these attorneys, if approved by the court, are lead or class counsel. Your ability to share in any recovery is not affected by the decision of whether or not to serve as a lead plaintiff.
Kessler Topaz Meltzer & Check, LLP prosecutes class actions in state and federal courts throughout the country and around the world. The firm has developed a global reputation for excellence and has recovered billions of dollars for victims of fraud and other corporate misconduct. All of our work is driven by a common goal: to protect investors, consumers, employees and others from fraud, abuse, misconduct and negligence by businesses and fiduciaries. The complaint in this action was not filed by Kessler Topaz Meltzer & Check, LLP. For more information about Kessler Topaz Meltzer & Check, LLP please visit www.ktmc.com.
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North Dakota Housing Finance Agency has been ranked a Tier 1 Federal Housing Administration loan servicer for 2022 by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s National Servicing Center.
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The company continues to deliver superior performance across all areas of the business and all key metrics despite economic headwinds
HOLMDEL, N.J., April 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- WorkWave®, a leading provider of SaaS software solutions that support every stage of a field service business's life cycle, maintained its market success with overall revenue growth up 36% year-over-year (YoY) and a 120% net retention rate in Q1 2023. Total software bookings growth is up 42% YoY, giving strong indications that WorkWave will approach the half-a-billion revenue mark this year.
"While many of our competitors continue to struggle against the current macroeconomic headwinds, WorkWave continues to perform well, maintaining a solid footing that allows us to protect our customers and employees, while strengthening our leadership position," said David F. Giannetto, CEO of WorkWave. "I continue to be impressed by the adaptability of the WorkWave team, and their ability to continue to progress our technology, improve our value proposition and deliver industry-leading innovation despite the diverse macro-challenges the world presents."
Key milestones from Q1 2023 include:
- WorkWave's annual Beyond Service User Conference this past January, bringing together over 1,000 customers, partners and WorkWave experts for multiple days of networking, educational sessions and engaging keynotes.
- The launch of ServMan Mobile 2.0, giving ServMan customers the power to operate from anywhere utilizing the new, modernized mobile app that streamlines workflow, greatly improves communication and enhances the overall customer experience. Further modernizations to the ServMan platform will come later this year.
- Kicking off the migration of TEAM Software's Timegate customers to its newly released next-generation cloud-based platform, TEAM by WorkWave. The first migrations to the new platform are already completed.
- WorkWave released its full-service Communication Center that streamlines and unifies end-customer interactions across multiple types of interactions to improve the customer experience, customer service and the greater workflow from lead to completion of service.
- Complete attribute tracking for marketing spend ROI with the release of Closed Loop Marketing, creating a strong connection between Sales Center and main platforms, supported by unified digital and print marketing services under the Coalmarch brand.
- Additional enhancements across WinTEAM work orders, TEAM by WorkWave reporting and analytics, Sales Center tracking, and RouteManager dispatching.
Katie Wood, Director of Finance and HR at Termio, has already found great success with WorkWave's Communication Center creating a better experience for her customers. "Communication Center has helped us to get more in touch with our customers and be able to provide an experience for them that they don't often get when it comes to pest control. [Communication Center] elevates our customers' experience," said Wood. "We've been really excited to see some of the metrics that we hold for ourselves that we're meeting and exceeding — those that we've never been able to do before."
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As the field service software industry leader for over 40 years, WorkWave delivers technology and services to help field service companies to grow their business, service their customers and maximize their money. Its solutions support every stage of a business life cycle, including marketing, sales, service delivery, customer interaction and financial transactions. WorkWave is a trusted partner for thousands of customers across a wide variety of industries, including pest control, lawn care, cleaning, HVAC, plumbing and electrical, and last-mile delivery. WorkWave has been recognized as an Inc. Power Partner, a Top 100 Software Company, and a Cloud Award winner. For more information, visit workwave.com.
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Police officer dies during SWAT fitness test, department says
Published: Sep. 26, 2022 at 1:11 PM CDT|Updated: 1 hour ago
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS/Gray News) – A police officer in South Carolina suffered a fatal heart attack during a fitness assessment Saturday.
The Columbia Police Department said officer Tyrell Owens-Riley went into cardiac arrest during the physical fitness portion of a Specialized Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) assessment.
Owens-Riley was rushed to the hospital by EMS but could not be revived.
According to a memorial page, Owens-Riley had been with the department for more than seven years. He also previously served in the U.S. Marine Corps.
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Sophia Smith scores twice for US in 3-0 victory over Vietnam to open Women’s World Cup
AUKLAND, New Zealand (AP) — Sophia Smith scored twice for the United States in the opening half and the two-time defending champions kicked off the Women’s World Cup with a 3-0 victory over tournament first-timers Vietnam on Saturday.
Lindsey Horan added a goal for the favored Americans, who have won four World Cups overall and are vying for an unprecedented three-peat in this year’s tournament.
Vietnam drew comparisons to Thailand, the team the Americans routed 13-0 in in their 2019 World Cup opening game. But Vietnam was surprisingly resilient, kept the game closer than expected, and goalkeeper Tran Thi Kim Thanh stopped Alex Morgan’s first-half penalty attempt.
Morgan was knocked to the field clutching her calf after trying for the rebound off her missed penalty, but she quickly returned. It was just her second penalty miss for the United States.
Smith, one of 14 Americans playing in their first World Cup, showed why she was named both U.S. Soccer’s Player of the Year and the National Women’s Soccer League MVP last year with her two first-half goals.
Smith scored off a pass from captain Lindsey Horan in the 14th minute. Smith and Horan celebrated with a choreographed handshake after the goal. She scored again in first-half stoppage time to make it 2-0 going into the break. The United States was at first flagged as offside before a video review confirmed the goal.
The U.S. team was infused with young talent including Smith and Trinity Rodman after settling for a disappointing bronze medal at the Tokyo Olympics. Among the veterans, 38-year-old Megan Rapinoe made her 200th international appearance against Vietnam.
Rapinoe, who scored in the World Cup final in France and was named that tournament’s best player, did not start. She announced before the team left for New Zealand that this would be her last World Cup and she would retire from her professional team at the end of the season.
Rapinoe and midfielder Rose Lavelle, who were both limited by injuries in the run-up to the tournament, both came in as substitutes in the 63rd minute. Rapinoe sported bright blue hair.
The youngest player on the team, 18-year-old Alyssa Thompson, was also a second-half sub.
Horan scored into a wide-open net off a pass from Smith, who was rushed by the goalkeeper and deftly sent the ball back to her. Horan, who was recently engaged, kissed her ring in celebration.
There was early drama when Rodman, the daughter of former NBA great Dennis Rodman and one of the young newcomers on the team, appeared injured after falling hard on her back when she was tackled by defender Tran Thi Thu. Rapinoe warmed up on the sidelines and a stretcher was brought out on the filed, but Rodman stood and returned to the match a few moments later.
Saturday’s game was the first meeting between the United States and Vietnam. The Vietnamese lost two exhibition matches ahead of the tournament and fell 9-0 to Spain in a closed-door tune-up match in Auckland last Friday.
Also in Group E are the Netherlands and Portugal, which meet Sunday in Dunedin. Portugal is also making its first World Cup appearance.
The group plays all of their matches in New Zealand, which is co-hosting the tournament with Australia. The United States plays the Netherlands in a 2019 final rematch on Thursday in Wellington.
Should the United States top the group, the team will head to Sydney for the round of 16.
Back home in the United States, a sign was erected on the North Lawn of the White House that said “Go Team USA! We are all behind you.”
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Tractor trailer fire shuts down lanes of I-64
Published: Feb. 10, 2023 at 1:19 PM EST|Updated: 39 minutes ago
BARBOURSVILLE, W.Va. (WSAZ) - Both lanes of I-64 westbound are shut down due to a tractor trailer fire, according to dispatchers.
They say this is right at the Huntington Mall exit.
There is no word on if the tractor trailer crashed before it caught fire.
Barboursville police and fire crews are on scene.
Dispatchers say the occupants of the tractor trailer made it out.
Keep checking the WSAZ App for updates.
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WFO SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Monday, January 9, 2023
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AREAL FLOOD WARNING
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Warning
National Weather Service San Francisco CA
628 AM PST Mon Jan 9 2023
.Moderate to heavy rain has fallen over Santa Cruz County since last
night. Additional moderate to heavy rain continues to stream over
the region. Rapid rises in rivers and creeks are occurring now.
...FLOOD WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 1215 PM PST THIS AFTERNOON...
...REPLACES FLOOD ADVISORY...
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall.
* WHERE...Santa Cruz county including, but not limited to, San
Lorenzo River at Big Trees, Soquel Creek, Corralitos Creek,
Salsipuedes Creek. Rapid rises on other creeks and rivers is also
a concern along with urban flooding.
* WHEN...Until 1215 PM PST.
* IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying
and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. Streams
continue to rise due to excess runoff from earlier rainfall. It
will take several hours for all the water from these storms to
work through local drainage systems in urban areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 628 AM PST, Emergency management reported heavy rain in
the warned area. Flooding is already occurring. Between 2 and
4 inches of rain have fallen.
- Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are possible in
the warned area.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Santa Cruz, Watsonville, Corralitos, Scotts Valley, Capitola,
Live Oak, Felton, Ben Lomond, Soquel, Twin Lakes, Aptos,
Boulder Creek, Rio Del Mar, Eureka Canyon Road, Brown Valley
Road, Freedom, Amesti, Interlaken, Day Valley and Aptos
Hills-Larkin Valley.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Move to higher ground now. Act quickly to protect your life.
...FLOOD ADVISORY HAS BEEN REPLACED WITH A FLOOD WARNING...
The Flood Advisory has been replaced with a Flood Warning for Santa
Cruz county.
The threat for widespread flooding has increased over the area.
Please refer to the Flood Warning for more information.
...FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM PST THIS EVENING...
* WHAT...Urban and small stream flooding caused by excessive
rainfall continues.
* WHERE...Portions of central and northern California, including the
following counties, in central California, Placer. In northern
California, Amador, Butte, Calaveras, Colusa, El Dorado, Glenn,
Nevada, Sacramento, San Joaquin, Sierra, Solano, Stanislaus,
Sutter, Tehama, Tuolumne, Yolo and Yuba.
* WHEN...Until 600 PM PST Monday.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
Water over roadways.
- At 632 AM PST, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges
indicated heavy rain. This will cause urban and small stream
flooding. Overflowing poor drainage areas will cause minor
flooding in the advisory area.
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GENEVA (AP) — Switzerland’s glaciers are melting like never before, an academic study released Wednesday found, with their ice volume declining by 6% this year amid rising concerns about global warming and a summer heat wave that swept across Europe.
The Swiss Academy of Sciences reported that the shrinkage of ice in the country’s glaciers topped a previous record retreat nearly a generation ago.
“2022 was a disastrous year for Swiss glaciers: all ice melt records were smashed by the great dearth of snow in winter and continuous heat waves in summer,” the academy said in a statement.
The academy based its report on data collected by Glamos, the Swiss glacier-monitoring network. Switzerland has the greatest volume of glaciers of any country in Europe.
Matthias Huss, a glaciologist with the Federal Polytechnic Institute in Zurich who heads the Glamos program, says there’s “zero chance” the glaciers will return for decades — at best — given current projections for global temperatures.
“We have a series reaching back for more than 100 years, and we have never seen anything that is comparable to this year,” he said by phone. “It’s something that has been expected for the future that such extremes might come along, but now they are already here.”
Switzerland faced an “unlucky combination of factors” this year that led to the big melt, Huss said. Snow cover in the Swiss Alps was exceptionally light, particularly in the southeast, meaning that the glaciers had less natural protection from the heat.
A dust drift from the Sahara then blanketed many parts of Europe in the spring, causing the snow to absorb more solar heat. A spike in summer temperatures across Europe further intensified the glacial melt.
The findings come on top of another study released last month showing that Switzerland’s 1,400 glaciers have lost more than half their total volume since the early 1930s.
The report issued Wednesday chronicles in detail the damage across the Swiss Alps: Over 6 meters (19.6 feet) of ice melted this year on the Konkordiaplatz summit in the Great Aletsch Glacier in the south, near the Italian border.
Small glaciers like Pizol in the east near Liechtenstein, Vadret dal Corvatsch near St. Moritz in the southeast, and Schwarzbachfirn in central Switzerland have “practically disappeared,” the team said.
Elsewhere in Europe, the Bavarian Academy of Sciences in Germany said the ice sheet on the Southern Schneeferner in the Alps melted so much this summer that it could no longer be considered a glacier — leaving Germany now with only four glaciers.
Huss said that while people are not acting quickly enough to curb global warning, he thinks the world is waking up to the threat and the need to reduce emissions of greenhouse gases that trap heat in the atmosphere.
“The world’s leaders have at least realized that something needs to be done to prevent the negative impacts of climate change,” he said. ‘But still, I feel that not enough is actually been implemented of the plans that are around. But at least it’s better to have a plan and to strive and reduce greenhouse gas emissions than to not speak about it.”
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Rory McIlroy has once again ascended to world No. 1, and this time he did it with the weight of the golf world on his shoulders.
The four-time major champion has made himself one of the centerpieces of the conversation surrounding the PGA Tour’s battle with Saudi-backed LIV Golf, spending the better part of 2022 fielding questions about the state of the game, and answering each one more eloquently than the last.
Full-field scores from The CJ Cup in South Carolina
To say McIlroy has dealt with distractions this year would be an understatement, and still he’s managed to contend nearly every time he’s teed it up. When the possibility of succumbing to the extra pressure (much of which he put on himself) lurked around every corner, McIlroy, time and time again, rose to the occasion.
Such was the case this week at Congaree Golf Club. McIlroy was the defending champion, the favorite to win and had world No. 1 on the line. He delivered with a 17-under performance and a one-shot victory.
Leadership is a heavy burden to bear, and the weight of every word he spoke and every shot he hit this year was visible on McIlroy’s face as, after notching his 23rd PGA Tour victory, he was asked about returning to the top of the golf world.
“Yeah, it means a lot,” McIlroy said as he fought back tears. “I've worked so hard over the last 12 months to get myself back to this place. I feel like I'm enjoying the game as much as I ever have. I absolutely love the game of golf and I think that when I go out there and I play with that joy, it's definitely showed over these last 12 months.
“Yeah, it feels awesome. I'm looking forward to celebrating with my team tonight and the next couple of weeks because I think it's a big achievement. I'm really proud of myself right now and I want to go and enjoy this.”
As is often the case with the well-spoken superstar, McIlroy’s choice of words felt deliberate. When given the chance to beat his chest after reaching golf's mountaintop for the ninth time in his career, he instead chose to wax poetic about his relationship with the game.
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HOUSTON, Oct. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Weatherford International plc (NASDAQ: WFRD) ("Weatherford" or the "Company") will host a conference call on Wednesday, October 26, 2022 to discuss the Company's results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2022.
The conference call will begin at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time (09:00 a.m. Central Time). Prior to the conference call, the Company will issue a press release announcing the results and the associated presentation slides will be uploaded to the investor relations section of the Weatherford website.
Listeners can participate in the conference call via a live webcast. Alternatively, the conference call can be accessed by registering in advance (which will provide a PIN for immediate access) or by dialing +1 877-328-5344 (within the U.S.) or +1 412-902-6762 (outside of the U.S.) and asking for the Weatherford conference call. Participants should log in or dial in approximately 10 minutes prior to the start of the call.
A telephonic replay of the conference call will be available until November 09, 2022, at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time. To access the replay, please dial +1 877-344-7529 (within the U.S.) or +1 412-317-0088 (outside of the U.S.) and reference conference number 9295687.
About Weatherford
Weatherford delivers innovative energy services that integrate proven technologies with advanced digitization to create sustainable offerings for maximized value and return on investment. Our world-class experts partner with customers to optimize their resources and realize the full potential of their assets. Operators choose us for strategic solutions that add efficiency, flexibility, and responsibility to any energy operation. The Company operates in approximately 75 countries with a global talent network of approximately 17,500 team members representing more than 110 nationalities and 350 operating locations. Visit weatherford.com for more information or connect on LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, or YouTube.
Contact:
Mohammed Topiwala
Weatherford Investor Relations
+1 713-836-7777
investor.relations@weatherford.com
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MIAMI, Dec. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- ChenMed, one of the nation's leading providers of primary care focused on Medicare-eligible seniors, honored its exemplary team members at the third annual ChenMed Awards. The winners represented several different ChenMed centers across multiple states, but all showed outstanding dedication to the company's mission, vision and focus on VIP care.
"The attitude and initiative of our team members are always so inspiring," said Stephanie Chen, chief legal and culture officer of ChenMed. "It is wonderful to shine a spotlight on some of the incredible stories that come from the love and hard work that are central to the ChenMed culture."
In some cases, the recipients were nominated by their colleagues. Other winners were selected based on the data from their center's operations. A committee of ChenMed executive leaders and previous honorees names the winners. They are selected from among ChenMed's more than 5,400 employees across more than 100 centers.
Here are the Winners of ChenMed's 2022 Awards:
- Delivering the Mission Award – Dr. Laurel Marques, Center Medical Director at Whitehall (Columbus, OH) – This award recognizes a team member who works tirelessly to deliver on ChenMed's mission to rescue seniors and provide affordable VIP care that delivers better health. Dr. Marques consistently puts patients first, whether it is finding options for COVID-positive patients to get home safely when their COVID status made them ineligible for a rideshare or rearranging her schedule and cutting back on administrative time to see patients.
- Dr. James Chen Founder Award – Dr. Tameka Joseph, Center Medical Director at 95th Street (Miami, FL) – This award recognizes a team member who displays immense understanding of the business, coaches others, and brings forth insights, new ideas and improvements. For six years, Dr. Joseph has been showing up to her primary care centers with inspiring energy and renewed dedication to the ChenMed mission. Her ideas to improve Medicare Part B favorability through an initiative for patients with end-stage renal disease (ESRD) have been expanded market-wide. And she cares about her physicians, actively trying to set them up for success.
- Mary Chen Founder Award – Madeline Haftel, former Executive Center Director at 95th Street (Miami, FL) – This award honors a team member with unmatched can-do spirit who overcomes obstacles to help deliver the company's core model. Maddie has worked in seven different ChenMed primary care centers and each one had better metrics and a better culture when she left than it did when she arrived. She offers daily support across centers providing data, tools, and ideas for culture events and ways to celebrate employees. She cares about details from patient attendance to parking issues. Madeline is now Director of Operations, Talent Development.
- CEO Initiative Growth Award – Dr. Cynthia Paige, former Center Medical Director at Hiawassee (Orlando, FL); Dr. Michael Perry, Center Medical Director and Nakita Shamlee, Center Director at Virginia Beach (Virginia Beach, VA) – This award honors those who lean into the moral and strategic imperative for patient growth. It recognizes directors in two categories. The first category is a center that has been open for less than three years and has fewer than 2,000 patients on its panel. Last year, Dr. Paige grew the Hiawassee Orlando center by 170% and is now Regional Medical Director. The second category is a center that has been open for at least three years and serves more than 2,000 patients. Dr. Perry and Nakita grew the Virginia Beach center by 154% in 2022.
- People's Award – Siolys Gonzalez, Executive Center Director and Rosemarie Goris-Hernandez, Center Medical Director at Pembroke Pines (Broward County, FL) – This award is given to the established center with the most highly-engaged team members. When ChenMed retains team members, it retains patients and ensures continuity of care. Siolys and Rosemarie have a combined 20 years in their roles and go above and beyond to create special moments in their center. They recognize their team members' professional and personal accomplishments and invest in the growth and development of each individual.
"We like to challenge our team members to do whatever it takes for their patients and their colleagues," added Ms. Chen. "These winners really accepted that challenge and are making healthcare better every day. We are so proud of their compassion and commitment."
ChenMed, headquartered in Miami, is a privately owned medical, management and technology company that delivers the high-touch and personalized primary care Medicare-eligible seniors need to enjoy better health. The company operates more than 100 senior medical centers in 15 states. Twice named a "Most Loved Workplace" by Newsweek Magazine (October 6, 2022 and 2021), while also named one of Fortune 2020 "Change the World" companies, and a certified Great Place to Work® by the Great Place to Work Institute, ChenMed brings concierge-style medicine and better health outcomes to the neediest populations. ChenMed brands include Chen Senior Medical Center, Dedicated Senior Medical Center, JenCare Senior Medical Center, and IntuneHealth™. Thanks to its leading healthcare technology organization, Curity™, ChenMed was recently named a "Best Place to Work in IT" by ComputerWorld.
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INDIANAPOLIS — Lauren Aggen is an Indianapolis transplant. She moved here about two years ago, just before the pandemic.
“While I am a Midwest gal at heart, my heart did come from Texas, so don’t mess with me,” Aggen said with a chuckle.
Aggen is originally from the Chicago suburbs, but as she mentions, her heart is from the lone-star state.
“I’m very grateful for a family’s unselfish decision to donate their baby boy’s heart to make my life possible,” Aggen said.
In 1989, at just eight days old, Aggen underwent a heart transplant in Chicago after doctors diagnosed her with Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome. She is 32 now, which according to data analyzed by the Indiana Donor Network, makes her one of the “oldest living U.S. transplant recipients with an originally transplanted pediatric heart.”
To this day, she does not know her donor family.
“At the time, we weren’t quite sure whether this heart would actually grow with her,” said Dr. Constantine Mavroudis. He was Aggen’s original transplant surgeon in Chicago, but like Aggen, he’s an Indianapolis transplant too. The surgeon serves as the Chief of Pediatric Congenital Heart Surgery at Peyton Manning Children’s Hospital in Indianapolis.
“God bless her; she has the wherewithal, the courage, the tenacity to take life and live it,” Dr. Mavroudis said.
Aggen will be the first to tell you she is living a full life, even despite challenges — like her loss of hearing due to medication she took as a child.
“I can speak English and can also communicate in sign language,” Aggen said.
Clean eating, exercise and a round of 10 pills a day make up Aggen’s daily routine, but so does baking, playing board games and spending time as a newlywed with her husband, Stephen.
“I’m a very positive person and I have a positive outlook on life,” Aggen said.
Through the Make-A-Wish Foundation, Aggen penned a book reflecting on her life as an organ donor. She said she is thankful every day for her donor, team of doctors and family. Although she knows a second heart transplant could be on the table, she said right now, her heart is healthy.
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Black Panther: Wakanda Forever arrived in theaters Friday on a wave of positive reviews and lofty box office projections, but the timing of when it'll start streaming on Disney Plus is still unclear.
For a while, it seemed like Disney and other big Hollywood movie studios might be falling into an new post-COVID rhythm for how long they kept movies in theaters before streaming them. Then the summer blockbuster season happened, and everything became guesswork again.
For Disney specifically, the length of its movies' theatrical exclusives can vary. Encanto spent a month in theaters before streaming. For Marvel's Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings, it was longer than two months. West Side Story, Steven Spielberg's reimagining of the musical, took about three months until it streamed.
Will Black Panther: Wakanda Forever be on Disney Plus?
Yes!
When will Wakanda Forever be on Disney Plus?
Nobody knows! And Disney isn't telling!
But it's reasonable to estimate that Wakanda Forever will likely start streaming sometime between late December and mid- to late January.
To make an educated guess for Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, it's most helpful to look at the timeline for other Marvel films once Disney revived the practice of theatrical exclusives.
So far this year, Marvel theatrically released Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness in May and Thor: Love and Thunder in July. Although Doctor Strange took 47 days to reach Disney Plus, Thor: Love and Thunder, its most recent Marvel movie, hit Disney Plus 62 days after its theatrical release. That's closer in length to Marvel's theatrical exclusives last year: Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings was in theaters for 70 days and Eternals, 68 days.
If Black Panther: Wakanda Forever were to match Doctor Strange's 47-day timeline, it would be on Disney Plus on Dec. 28, tucked into the week after Christmas but before New Year's Day. Every year, that week is an extraordinarily popular time for streaming -- it's often when Netflix racks up some of its biggest hits of all time.
But if Disney opts for Black Panther's theatrical exclusive to be closer in length to that of its other Marvel movies, then Black Panther won't become available to stream until mid- to late January, or possibly even later. Disney's timing decisions for Black Panther and other upcoming movies -- the new Avatar movie and the next Ant-Man and Guardians of the Galaxy films, to name a few -- are going to hinge on how much the company wants to generate box office dollars versus how much it wants to reel in new streaming subscribers and keep the ones it has.
And lately, big Hollywood companies like Disney aren't prioritizing streaming-subscriber growth nearly as much as they did.
Paramount, for example, released Top Gun: Maverick more than 160 days ago -- approaching six months now -- and it still won't pin down when the blockbuster will start streaming. The strategy paid dividends at the box office, though: The Top Gun sequel has grossed nearly $1.5 billion to become the world's No. 1 theatrical release so far this year.
Disney has been much more aggressive than Paramount in getting its movies onto Disney Plus quickly, but so far, Disney hasn't even hinted at the how long the wait will be for Wakanda Forever to stream. | https://www.cnet.com/news/wakanda-forever-wont-stream-on-disney-plus-for-weeks-sorry/ | 2022-11-11 21:47:51 | 1 | https://www.cnet.com/news/wakanda-forever-wont-stream-on-disney-plus-for-weeks-sorry/ |
Jeep plans to launch an electric Wagoneer in 2024 and previewed the vehicle last week with the near-production Wagoneer S concept.
However, fans of the original SJ Grand Wagoneer can also jump on the EV bandwagon thanks to Michigan startup company The Ghost Garage, which is working on an electric conversion for the SUV icon.
Full details are still forthcoming as the conversion won’t be available until next year, but The Ghost Garage has already confirmed a range of more than 250 miles and peak output of 500 hp. The company will use Grand Wagoneers from model years 1989-1991, the last for the SJ generation.
Order books are now open and the price for a turnkey vehicle starts from $290,000. While that’s certainly steep, The Ghost Garage will perform a full restoration of the vehicle in addition to swapping in the electric powertrain. The restoration will extend to the interior of the vehicle and include safety upgrades, the company said. It will also come with a warranty.
The Ghost Garage was co-founded by Tim Smith, who is CEO of Osirius, a Detroit-based engineering company specializing in vehicle development, process integration, and tooling integration, and whose team of specialists will work on the Grand Wagoneer and future conversions for The Ghost Garage.
“A new generation of buyers are entering the classic vehicle market and looking for a blend of tradition and technology,” Smith said in a statement. “The Ghost Garage was conceived to break through the hobby-shop approach to restomods by offering the levels of quality and efficiency associated with luxury automotive brands.”
A number of electric conversion companies have sprung up in recent years as the popularity of EVs continues to grow, with names such as Everrati and Lunaz making headlines of late. Even the major automakers are getting in on the act, with the likes of Ford, Jaguar, Mini, and Volkswagen all offering options for some of their classics.
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NEW YORK, Dec. 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Healthcare Trust, Inc. (Nasdaq: HTIA / HTIBP) ("HTI") announced today that it intends to continue to pay dividends on a quarterly basis on its 7.375% Series A Cumulative Redeemable Perpetual Preferred Stock (the "Series A Preferred Stock") at an annualized rate of $1.84375 per share or $0.4609375 per share on a quarterly basis. Dividends on the Series A Preferred Stock are payable in arrears to Series A Preferred Stock holders of record at the close of business on the applicable record date and payable on the 15th day of the first month of each fiscal quarter (or, if not a business day, the next succeeding business day).
Accordingly, HTI declared a dividend of $0.4609375 per share of Series A Preferred Stock payable on January 17, 2023 to Series A Preferred Stock holders of record at the close of business on January 6, 2023.
In addition, HTI announced today that it intends to continue to pay dividends on a quarterly basis on its 7.125% Series B Cumulative Redeemable Perpetual Preferred Stock (the "Series B Preferred Stock") at an annualized rate of $1.78125 per share or $0.4453125 per share on a quarterly basis. Dividends on the Series B Preferred Stock are payable in arrears to Series B Preferred Stock holders of record at the close of business on the applicable record date and payable on the 15th day of the first month of each fiscal quarter (or, if not a business day, the next succeeding business day).
Accordingly, HTI declared a dividend of $0.4453125 per share of Series B Preferred payable on January 17, 2023 to Series B Preferred Stock holders of record at the close of business on January 6, 2023.
Healthcare Trust, Inc. (Nasdaq: HTIA/HTIBP) is a publicly registered real estate investment trust focused on acquiring a diversified portfolio of healthcare real estate, with an emphasis on seniors housing and medical office buildings, located in the United States. Additional information about HTI can be found on its website at www.healthcaretrustinc.com.
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NEW YORK (AP) — R. Kelly’s onetime manager was sentenced Monday to a year in federal prison for calling in a shooting threat that halted a screening of a damning documentary about the R&B star.
The punishment won’t add to the time ex-manager Donnell Russell is already set to serve for a different effort to squelch sexual abuse claims against Kelly.
Russell told a Manhattan federal judge Monday that he had “made bad judgments” while briefly working with the Grammy-winning, multiplatinum-selling singer.
“I’m not a horrible person,” Russell said.
Russell said he reconnected with Kelly, a fellow Chicagoan he’d met decades earlier, as the “I Believe I Can Fly” singer was facing a growing series of accusations that eventually fueled Kelly’s sex trafficking and racketeering conviction last year. Russell said he set out to help Kelly with intellectual property matters that he thought could yield the performer money to pay legal bills.
But prosecutors said Russell also worked on something else: trying to suppress the abuse allegations. He tried to intimidate at least one accuser, threatened to sue over Lifetime’s “Surviving R. Kelly” series and eventually phoned in the warning that shut down the documentary’s 2018 Manhattan premiere, according to prosecutors.
The series spotlighted allegations that Kelly had sexually abused women and girls. Some accusers were set to speak at a panel discussion after the premiere.
The phone call claimed that someone at the event had a gun and intended to fire. The screening was canceled and the theater evacuated.
“I was happy that it ended. I didn’t question how it ended,” Russell said in court Monday, adding that he recognizes that people have “a moral obligation” to make sure that things they get involved in are proper.
Prosecutors linked Russell to the episode through phone records and a text he sent about police potentially arriving at the venue. At trial, his defense argued that there were lots of phone calls to the theater that day and that there wasn’t enough evidence to prove he committed a crime.
A jury convicted Russell in July of threatening physical harm through interstate communication, while acquitting him of conspiracy.
Days after the verdict, Russell pleaded guilty to an interstate stalking charge involving one of Kelly’s sexual abuse accusers. A Brooklyn federal judge sentenced Russell last month to 20 months in prison for conduct that included sending threatening messages to the woman and later publishing explicit photos of her online.
Russell, 47, is due to turn himself in next year to serve his sentences in both cases simultaneously.
At Monday’s sentencing, U.S. District Judge Paul Gardephe said Russell had engaged in “serious criminal conduct” in “a misguided attempt to protect someone who was a prolific abuser.”
Kelly was sentenced in June to 30 years in prison in his sex trafficking and racketeering case in Brooklyn federal court.
In September, a Chicago federal jury convicted him of producing child pornography and enticing girls for sex, though jurors cleared him of a charge of rigging his state-level child pornography trial in 2008. He is set to be sentenced Feb. 23 in that case.
Kelly also faces state-level charges in Chicago and in Minnesota related to sexual misconduct allegations. He has pleaded not guilty in Chicago. The singer has yet to be brought to Minnesota’s Hennepin County to answer the charges there, but one of his lawyers called the case “beyond absurd” when it was announced. | https://www.cenlanow.com/entertainment-news/ap-r-kelly-manager-gets-a-year-in-prison-for-theater-threat/ | 2022-12-20 14:02:08 | 1 | https://www.cenlanow.com/entertainment-news/ap-r-kelly-manager-gets-a-year-in-prison-for-theater-threat/ |
THE WOODLANDS, Texas, June 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- MIND Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ: MIND) ("MIND" or the "Company") today announced financial results for its fiscal 2023 first quarter ended April 30, 2022.
Revenues from Marine Technology Products sales for the first quarter of fiscal 2023 were $9.1 million compared to $4.2 million in the first quarter of fiscal 2022. The Company reported a net loss from continuing operations for the first quarter of fiscal 2023 of approximately $2.8 million compared to a net loss of $3.7 million in the first quarter of fiscal 2022. First quarter of fiscal 2023 net loss from continuing operations attributable to common shareholders was $0.27 per share compared to a net loss of $0.31 per share in the first quarter of fiscal 2022.
Adjusted EBITDA from continuing operations for the first quarter of fiscal 2023 was a loss of $1.9 million compared to a loss of $3.0 million in the first quarter of fiscal 2022. Adjusted EBITDA from continuing operations, which is a non-GAAP measure, is defined and reconciled to reported net loss from continuing operations and cash provided by operating activities in the accompanying financial tables. These are the most directly comparable financial measures calculated and presented in accordance with United States generally accepted accounting principles.
Backlog of Marine Technology Products as of April 30, 2022, was approximately $13.4 million compared to $13.1 million at January 31, 2022 and $11.0 million at April 30, 2021.
Rob Capps, MIND's President and Chief Executive Officer, stated, "We were pleased with our first quarter results. We believe the significant improvement in revenues is an indication of the trajectory of our business. As we have discussed previously, we see robust interest, improved customer optimism, increased order flow and backlog. In fact, when our current backlog is combined with new orders received subsequent to April 30, 2022, and other pending orders we are confident we will obtain, we believe our total book of pending business is approximately $23 million. We expect essentially all of these orders will be completed in the current fiscal year. The fundamental trends within our primary market areas are, we think, positive for us. Global energy prices are driving increased activity among our exploration customers, as evidenced by recent and pending order activity. We believe some of our recent orders are directly associated with the current security situation in Europe. These developments highlight the ongoing need for maritime security, not only in Europe but also in the rest of the world.
"As we discussed in connection with our fiscal 2022 year end results, we have taken certain steps recently to streamline our operations and control costs. Unfortunately, the effects of those actions are not yet reflected in our results of operations. In fact, we incurred some incremental costs in the first quarter of fiscal 2023 associated with the implementation of those steps. Accordingly, we do not believe selling, general and administrative costs in the first quarter are indicative of ongoing costs," concluded Capps.
NOTE: As has been previously disclosed, the Company is exiting the land leasing business. Accordingly, the Equipment Leasing segment has been treated as a discontinued operation, and the associated results are excluded from the Company's results from continuing operations for all periods presented. Assets and liabilities associated with the Equipment Leasing segment have been reclassified as "held for sale" in the accompanying consolidated condensed balance sheet.
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Management has scheduled a conference call for Thursday, June 9th, 2022 at 9:00 a.m. Eastern Time (8:00 a.m. Central Time) to discuss the Company's fiscal 2023 first quarter results. To access the call, please dial (412) 902-0030 and ask for the MIND Technology call at least 10 minutes prior to the start time. Investors may also listen to the conference live on the MIND Technology website, http://mind-technology.com, by logging onto the site and clicking "Investor Relations." A telephonic replay of the conference call will be available through June 16, 2022 and may be accessed by calling (201) 612-7415 and using passcode 13730308#. A webcast archive will also be available at http://mind-technology.com shortly after the call and will be accessible for approximately 90 days. For more information, please contact Dennard Lascar Investor Relations by email at MIND@dennardlascar.com.
ABOUT MIND TECHNOLOGY
MIND Technology, Inc. provides technology to the oceanographic, hydrographic, defense, seismic and security industries. Headquartered in The Woodlands, Texas, MIND has a global presence with key operating locations in the United States, Singapore, Malaysia, and the United Kingdom. Its Seamap and Klein units, design, manufacture and sell specialized, high performance, marine sonar and seismic equipment.
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Certain statements and information in this press release concerning results for the fiscal first quarter ended April 30, 2022 may constitute "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. All statements contained in this press release other than statements of historical fact, including statements regarding our future results of operations and financial position, our business strategy and plans, and our objectives for future operations, are forward-looking statements. The words "believe," "expect," "anticipate," "plan," "intend," "should," "would," "could" or other similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements, which are generally not historical in nature. These forward-looking statements are based on our current expectations and beliefs concerning future developments and their potential effect on us. While management believes that these forward-looking statements are reasonable as and when made, there can be no assurance that future developments affecting us will be those that we anticipate. All comments concerning our expectations for future revenues and operating results are based on our forecasts of our existing operations and do not include the potential impact of any future acquisitions or dispositions. Our forward-looking statements involve significant risks and uncertainties (some of which are beyond our control) and assumptions that could cause actual results to differ materially from our historical experience and our present expectations or projections. These risks and uncertainties include, without limitation, reductions in our customers' capital budgets, our own capital budget, limitations on the availability of capital or higher costs of capital, volatility in commodity prices for oil and natural gas and the extent of disruptions caused by the COVID-19 outbreak.
For additional information regarding known material factors that could cause our actual results to differ from our projected results, please see our filings with the SEC, including our Annual Report on Form 10-K, Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and Current Reports on Form 8-K.
Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date hereof. We undertake no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements after the date they are made, unless required by law, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. All forward-looking statements included in this press release are expressly qualified in their entirety by the cautionary statements contained or referred to herein.
Non-GAAP Financial Measures
Certain statements and information in this press release contain non-GAAP financial measures. Generally, a non-GAAP financial measure is a numerical measure of a company's performance, financial position, or cash flows that either excludes or includes amounts that are not normally excluded or included in the most directly comparable measure calculated and presented in accordance with United States generally accepted accounting principles, or GAAP. Company management believes that these non-GAAP financial measures, when considered together with the GAAP financial measures, provide information that is useful to investors in understanding period-over-period operating results separate and apart from items that may, or could, have a disproportionately positive or negative impact on results in any particular period. Company management also believes that these non-GAAP financial measures enhance the ability of investors to analyze the Company's business trends and to understand the Company's performance. In addition, the Company may utilize non-GAAP financial measures as guides in its forecasting, budgeting, and long-term planning processes and to measure operating performance for some management compensation purposes. Any analysis of non-GAAP financial measures should be used only in conjunction with results presented in accordance with GAAP. Reconciliation of Backlog, which is a non-GAAP financial measure, is not included in this press release due to the inherent difficulty and impracticality of quantifying certain amounts that would be required to calculate the most directly comparable GAAP financial measures.
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Rebounding is the theme when No. 9Alabama hosts Southwestern Athletic Conference opponent Jackson State on Tuesday in Tuscaloosa, Ala.
The Crimson Tide (9-2) dropped a 100-90 decision to No. 15 Gonzaga in the C.M. Newton Classic in Birmingham, Ala. The setback snapped a four-game winning streak for Nate Oats’ club.
Alabama attempts to get back on the winning track with SEC play around the corner.
Leading scorer Brandon Miller had a season-high 36 points — including 26 in the second half — and outscored player of the year candidate Drew Timme, who had 29 points, 10 rebounds and four assists for the Bulldogs.
Miller’s effort wasn’t enough while squaring off against a talented Gonzaga squad that saw six players score in double figures. It also didn’t help that Alabama had 21 turnovers despite shooting 51.7 percent from the field (31 of 60).
“That was a good college basketball game and I’m happy the fans in Birmingham got to see it,” Oats said. “Obviously, it didn’t go the way we wanted it to. They’re a quality team, and offensively they’re really good. We could’ve done better on defense today, and we turned it over 21 times.”
Miller made 6 of 11 shots from behind the arc and scored the most points by an Alabama player since Kira Lewis had 37 at Georgia on Feb. 8, 2020. His game, footwork and ability impressed Timme.
“He probably has the best footwork in the country,” Timme said. “I’ve never seen anything like that. He gave us trouble early and then gave us trouble at the end of the game.”
Getting back in rhythm is critical as Alabama points toward the open of an SEC schedule with a trip to Top 25-ranked Mississippi State three days after Christmas.
Miller leads Alabama in scoring (20.1 ppg) and ranks second on the team in rebounding (8.2) to only Noah Clowney (8.8). Clowney, who averages 9.5 points an outing, finished with nine points against Gonzaga to snap his double-digit scoring streak at three games.
Mark Sears is Alabama’s second-leading scorer at 13.9 points, but Clowney and Jaden Bradley (9.3) have been consistent performers for the Tide recently. Clowney has scored in double figures in three of the team’s last four games. Bradley is coming off a season-high 18 points against Gonzaga in his second career start.
Jackson State (1-10) enters its matchup with Alabama coming off a 102-52 road loss to Texas Tech. It was the Tigers’ fourth consecutive loss.
Ken Evans Jr. (11.2 points, 3.6 assists), Trace Young (10.6 points, 5.4 rebounds), Coltie Young (9.5 points) and Romelle Mansel (7.3 points, 5.7 rebounds) are Jackson State’s top players.
Coltie Young, the Tigers’ best shooter, went 7-for-13 from the 3-point line and scored a season-high 23 points in a hard-fought 69-59 road loss at No. 17 Mississippi State on Dec. 14. He scored just six points in the loss to Texas Tech but went 2-for-2 from behind the arc.
Jamarcus Jones (7.9 points, 3.8 rebounds) has finished in double-digit four times this season and is a reliable scoring threat off the bench for head coach Mo Williams.
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The state of Vermont has agreed to pay $16.5 million to settle all pending and potential lawsuits from foreign investors in development projects at the Jay Peak resort, the ski area that was shaken by a massive fraud case involving its former owner and president, officials said Wednesday.
In 2016, the federal Securities and Exchange Commission and the state alleged that former Jay Peak owner Ariel Quiros and former president William Stenger took part in a “massive eight-year fraudulent scheme.” The civil allegations involved misusing more than $200 million of about $400 million raised for various ski area developments from foreign investors through a visa program. The EB-5 program encourages foreigners to invest in job-creating ventures in the U.S. in exchange for a chance to earn permanent residency.
Quiros and Stenger settled civil charges with the SEC, with Quiros surrendering more than $80 million in assets, including the two resorts.
In 2019, Quiros, Stenger and Quiros’ adviser William Kelly were indicted over the failed plan to build a biotechnology plant using tens of millions of dollars in foreign investors’ money. Quiros was sentenced last year to five years in prison; Stenger served just over nine months in prison; and William Kelly was sentenced to a year and a half.
Foreign investors sued the state and its immigrant investor regional center, accusing it of inadequately supervising the projects.
The settlement announced Wednesday, if approved by the court, “will resolve all pending and potential lawsuits against the State that have been brought or could be brought by the approximately 850 investors in the Jay Peak EB-5 projects,” Attorney General Charity Clark said in a news release. The state will also continue to support investors’ pursuit of green cards. If that is successful, the overall settlement payment will be reduced by $4 million, Clark said.
“As I’ve said before, Vermonters, investors, and the State of Vermont were all deceived by the fraud of Ariel Quiros, Bill Stenger, and William Kelly,” Clark added. “This civil settlement will bring a global resolution to the State’s involvement in this matter, which will protect the State from additional EB-5 lawsuits, preventing further financial harm to Vermont.”
The $16.5 million will be paid over three years into the Jay Peak Receivership, which will distribute the funds. The investors paid over $400 million to the eight Jay Peak EB-5 projects.
Last month, the state agreed to a $750,000 payment to settle claims from eight Jay Peak investors. | https://who13.com/business/ap-business/ap-vermont-will-pay-16-5m-to-settle-lawsuits-by-foreign-investors-in-fraudulent-ski-developments/ | 2023-07-06 19:17:32 | 1 | https://who13.com/business/ap-business/ap-vermont-will-pay-16-5m-to-settle-lawsuits-by-foreign-investors-in-fraudulent-ski-developments/ |
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Former President Donald Trump is set to appear in a Manhattan courtroom Tuesday on charges related to falsifying business records in a hush-money investigation, the first president ever to be charged with a crime.
Trump, who has denied any wrongdoing and has repeatedly assailed the investigation, has called the indictment “political persecution” and predicted it would damage Democrats in 2024. Trump's lawyers have said the former president “did not commit any crime. We will vigorously fight this political prosecution in court.”
What to expect:
WHAT'S THE PLAN?
Trump flew into New York from his Mar-a-Lago estate on Monday and is expected to leave Trump Tower on Tuesday and make the nearly four-mile drive to the Manhattan criminal courthouse, where he is scheduled to face a judge for his arraignment at 2:15 p.m. EDT.
WILL THERE BE A “PERP WALK”?
No. So-called perp walks happen when a criminal suspect is taken in handcuffs out of a police precinct and then driven to the courthouse. But Trump won't be going to a police precinct. He's arranged a surrender with the district attorney's office and will head straight to the court, skipping a police station entirely. It's very unlikely anyone will get a glimpse of him going into court, unless he wants to be seen. That's because there are underground entrances, side doors and tunnels in and around the Manhattan courthouse.
WHAT HAPPENS AFTER HE SURRENDERS?
Trump will get booked. Here's what that means: Before computers, information on every criminal suspect would be written down in a big book kept by court officials. Now, it's all computerized, but the process is largely the same. Court officers will take down Trump's full name, age, birthdate, height and weight. They'll check to see if the former president has any outstanding warrants. They'll take his fingerprints — but they won't roll his fingertips in ink; these days that's done by computer, too. Officers will roll each fingertip on a computerized system that records the prints. They may take his photo, known as a mug shot. In New York, this process usually takes about two hours, but can be as long as four. Then he goes before a judge.
WHAT HAPPENS IN THE HEARING?
An arraignment is a hearing in which the indictment will be formally unsealed and the charges will be read aloud, though Trump could request to wave the public reading. He will be asked how he pleads to the charges and he will answer “guilty” or “not guilty.” And Trump’s attorneys Joe Tacopina, Susan Necheles and Todd Blanche will work with the judge and the district attorney’s office to set a date for the next time he’d be back in court. The judge has ruled that news photographers would be allowed to take photos of the former president at the start of his arraignment.
WILL HE BE ARRESTED?
Technically, yes. When he's fingerprinted and processed, he's considered under arrest and in custody. But it won't look like what it does in the movies or on TV's “Law & Order.” He won't be handcuffed and he won't sit in a jail cell, in part because parts of the courthouse will be cleared out for his arraignment — and because Trump is a former president with Secret Service protection. Not all defendants are handcuffed before they appear before a judge for an arraignment, though some are.
IF THERE IS A MUG SHOT, WILL IT BE MADE PUBLIC?
It depends. In New York City, mug shots aren't generally made public. They are taken by the law enforcement agency that makes the arrest. There are situations where a judge could make the photo public in response to a public records fight. It could also get leaked, too.
WHAT ELSE IS HAPPENING AT THE COURTHOUSE ON TUESDAY?
Court officials are trying to limit what business is happening at the courthouse at 100 Centre St. in Lower Manhattan on Tuesday. Police are expected to close some streets around the plaza and security will be tight. The New York Police Department is in charge of security in the city, but state court officers are in charge of security inside the court.
WILL TRUMP WALK OUT OF THERE?
In all likelihood, yes. New York’s bail laws have been overhauled over the past few years, meaning Trump would be released without bail because the anticipated charges against him don't require that bail be set. But it's possible that Judge Juan Merchan could decide that Trump is a flight risk and order him held in custody, with or without bail. Trump's lawyers would argue that the former president's ties to the U.S. are strong, and because he's a presidential candidate, he has no reason to flee and should be allowed to leave.
WHAT HAPPENS NEXT?
The judge and legal teams will set dates for the next hearing and deadlines for discovery, in which the district attorney’s office must turn over all its information to Trump’s lawyers, and motions, which include any requests to shift the venue or dismiss the case outright. That process usually takes months. Tacopina has said he needs to read the indictment first and research before he decides what to do on a change of venue or any motions to dismiss, though it would be very common to file one.
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Help wanted: Job openings continue to outnumber workers
Published: Jul. 7, 2022 at 11:44 AM MST|Updated: 13 minutes ago
(CNN) - The job market doesn’t appear to be cooling off as we continue through the summer.
The U.S. Labor Department reports employers had about 11.4 million job openings in April.
When the numbers are broken down, it shows there were close to two vacancies for every person that applied for work in April.
The findings were published in the labor department’s Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey.
Additionally, the survey shared that the services sector had the largest employment gaps, with the leisure and hospitality industry experiencing an 8.9% vacancy rate.
The overall U.S. economy remains more than a million available jobs below its peak in February 2020.
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'The Ark' and 'JUNG_E' both envision humans fleeing an Earth ruined by climate change
Science fiction regularly explores exaggerated visions of real-world problems, including apprehensions about the climate crisis. In the last few weeks, that's produced a pair projects, Syfy's "The Ark" and the Netflix movie "JUNG_E," which begin from the premise that humans have so defiled Earth they need to venture out into space in order to find a new place to live.
The idea certainly isn't a new one, having provided the foundation for the 2008 Disney/Pixar movie "WALL-E," in which a lonely robot was left behind while bloated people took refuge in space.
These new productions use the threat of climate calamity to explore different themes and sci-fi motifs -- in the case of "The Ark," which comes from producer Dean Devlin (of "Independence Day" and "Stargate" renown), what amounts to a wagon train of pioneers on a space-faring vessel; and in the South Korean film, a contemplation of artificial intelligence through a mother-daughter relationship and a decades-long civil war involving outposts of survivors.
Both fall somewhat flat, in separate ways.
Set 100 years in the future, "The Ark" focuses on Ark One, the first of several massive ships dispatched into space, each seeking to establish colonies that can offer salvation to those left behind. The occupants of the craft, however, are awakened prematurely from their cryogenic sleep by an unknown accident that has killed most of the "mentor class," forcing junior officers and more youthful personnel to try to save the mission and the crew of 150 survivors on board.
Alas, that conceit results in a lot of young-adult-oriented flourishes that come across as particularly stilted, as if the "Star Trek" cadet class was put in charge amid pressing concerns about water, food and other rations that weren't expected to be needed this early in the voyage.
If this sort of series is only as good as its characters, "The Ark" is a poorly populated enterprise, not to be confused with the Enterprise.
As for "JUNG_E," the film turns out to be visually striking and narratively muddled, with a story that starts somewhere in the middle, throws around lots of provocative science-fiction concepts and comes to a rather abrupt end.
The narrative opens with humanity embroiled in 40 years of civil war, after climate change has forced people to off-planet shelters that have declared war on each other. Seeking to end the conflict, a team of scientists is working to create an army of warriors based on a legendary soldier, Yun Jung-yi (Kim Hyun-joo), using her brain data in android hosts more than 30 years after her death.
Adding an emotional hook, the project is spearheaded by the soldier's now-grown daughter, Yun Seo-hyun (Kang Soo-youn, who died last year, shortly after completing work on the movie).
Directed by Yeon Sang-ho ("Train to Busan"), "JUNG_E" devotes too much of its time to those research simulations, as the daughter and her team try to perfect the prototype.
The importance of that plan feels hazy -- that is, why the model in question is deemed a potential game-changer in the war -- further confused by the machinations of the conglomerate behind it amid a conflict that has dragged on for decades.
Perhaps inevitably, both "The Ark" and "JUNG_E" feel like mash-ups of previous sci-fi concepts. That includes the latter's impressive design and look, which perhaps most closely resemble the Will Smith movie "I, Robot" in terms of the androids, with a pinch of "Blade Runner's" grimy dystopia.
Early pioneers sought better lives, so there are old-school underpinnings to the notion of venturing out among the stars -- "The final frontier," as Gene Roddenberry eloquently put it -- as humanity pursues refuge. That becomes more sobering, of course, when people are forced to do so by their own failed stewardship of the planet.
Yet while the concept is provocative, in science fiction it's inevitably just a jumping-off point -- and with these two projects, a start that leads to fairly forgettable journeys into the unknown.
"The Ark" premieres February 1 at 10 p.m. ET on Syfy and Peacock. "JUNG_E" is available on Netflix. | https://www.albanyherald.com/entertainment/the-ark-and-jung-e-both-envision-humans-fleeing-an-earth-ruined-by-climate-change/article_04fc3b63-e18d-5ba0-9b47-66534a359dd7.html | 2023-02-02 15:45:41 | 1 | https://www.albanyherald.com/entertainment/the-ark-and-jung-e-both-envision-humans-fleeing-an-earth-ruined-by-climate-change/article_04fc3b63-e18d-5ba0-9b47-66534a359dd7.html |
FRESNO, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE)- The search is on for the best BBQ in the Central Valley while visitors can also enjoy the rumbles of engines during the car show.
The Biggest Baddest BBQ and Car Show will take places Saturday, August 6 from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
The event is located at the Westside Church of God located at 1424 California Avenue.
According to event officials, a portion of the proceeds will help the Maxi Parks center with their backpack drive.
More information can be found on the event’s website. | https://www.yourcentralvalley.com/news/local-news/biggest-baddest-bbq-and-car-show-returns-to-fresno/ | 2022-08-02 18:07:59 | 0 | https://www.yourcentralvalley.com/news/local-news/biggest-baddest-bbq-and-car-show-returns-to-fresno/ |
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Sabalenka won 6-2 6-3 against Belgian Elise Mertens in an hour and 14 minutes on Margaret Court Arena, delivering another dominant performance this year.
That includes a fuss-free run to the Adelaide International 1 title and a brisk dash through the opening three rounds at Melbourne Park. She is 14-0 for sets in 2023, and this new version of Sabalenka faces Olympic champion Belinda Bencic next for a place in the quarter-finals.
Sabalenka's talent has never been in doubt, but her temperament has been a sticking point.
Asked what had been key to her sauntering untroubled through the opening rounds this year, Sabalenka said: "I think my calmness on the court. That's pretty much it. I was just ready for everything. Whatever's going to happen on court, I'm ready for that. I think this is the key.
"I wish I would have been like that a few years ago. Finally, I understand what everyone was looking for and asking for.
"I need to be a little bit boring on court. It's still about a lot of positive emotions for me, but I'm trying to stay away from negative and just fight for every point."
She is fighting the inclination to throw her racket and scream when moments go against her, and says staving off the dark thoughts is becoming "a little bit more natural right now".
Last year, Sabalenka served at least 10 double faults in each of her three opening matches in Melbourne, coming from a set down to win each time, before bowing out in round four after a wild tussle with Kaia Kanepi.
Iga Swiatek remains the title favourite with the bookmakers this year, but Sabalenka is second on that list.
"About being the favourite, I don't know," the 24-year-old said. "I mean, it's really good that I'm there, but I better focus on myself, on my game, make sure that my dream will happen."
She is allowing herself to dream, but not to become carried away, knowing this has been her undoing in the past.
"I just have to stay the same, because before, in the second week, I remember I was getting nervous, I was overthinking, over-dreaming," Sabalenka said. "I really believed and believe that the only one thing that was missing was my emotions, that I was too emotional on court.
"I really believe if I'm going to keep the same mindset, the same calm on court, I really believe that I can get it."
Bencic is also enjoying a terrific start to the year, winning the Adelaide International 2 tournament and easing through her opening Australian Open tests.
The Swiss has a new coach in Dmitry Tursunov, and the link-up with the Russian, who briefly worked with Emma Raducanu last season, is bearing fruit.
Sabalenka knows the threat that lies ahead, saying of Bencic: "She's a great fighter, a great player, moving well, hitting the ball quite clean.
"I feel like I have to stay really aggressive in the first few shots, and then the slower ball or shorter ball will come.
"I think it's all about fast feet on the first few shots. I have to be like really a tiger, stay low and ready for that." | https://www.beinsports.com/au/tennis/video/sabalenka-defeats-mertens-in-another-ruthless/2025814 | 2023-01-21 20:42:44 | 0 | https://www.beinsports.com/au/tennis/video/sabalenka-defeats-mertens-in-another-ruthless/2025814 |
Memphis Zoo bids farewell to panda ahead of return to China
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Visitors at the Memphis Zoo said goodbye Saturday to giant panda Ya Ya during a farewell party ahead of her departure back to China.
Highlighted by Chinese cultural performances, the sendoff marked the end of a 20-year loan agreement with the Chinese Association of Zoological Gardens that landed Ya Ya in Memphis. About 500 people attended the event, which featured a demonstration by the Tennessee Happy Kung Fu School.
Ya Ya was born August 3, 2000 in Beijing. She was joined in Memphis under the loan agreement by Le Le, a male panda who was born July 18, 1998 and died in February ahead of the pair’s planned return to China.
Ya Ya will likely head back to China at the end of month, according to zoo spokesperson Rebecca Winchester.
The zoo says the pandas were key to research and conservation projects and helped people experience some of Chinese culture.
The life expectancy of a giant panda in the wild is about 15 years, but in captivity they have lived to be as old as 38. Decades of conservation efforts in the wild and study in captivity saved the giant panda species from extinction, increasing its population from fewer than 1,000 at one time to more than 1,800 in the wild and captivity.
Advocacy groups In Defense of Animals and Panda Voices previously applauded the return to China, saying the pandas had been suffering in the zoo setting. Zoo officials said the groups were spreading false information. Zoo President and CEO Matt Thompson called Le Le and Ya Ya “two of the most spoiled animals on the planet.”
A memorial for Le Le was on display at the zoo on Saturday.
Copyright 2023 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed without permission. | https://www.kob.com/news/us-and-world-news/memphis-zoo-bids-farewell-to-panda-ahead-of-return-to-china/ | 2023-04-08 19:25:07 | 1 | https://www.kob.com/news/us-and-world-news/memphis-zoo-bids-farewell-to-panda-ahead-of-return-to-china/ |
FRANKFORT — Just a few weeks at the helm of Oliver Art Center, Tamara Hoffbauer chuckled at thought just how fast, and just how much, snow can fall in the tiny Benzie County community.
But even with the near knee-deep snow that has fallen in the past few days, she said she has “hit the road running … trying to get up to speed,” with what lies in front of her.
“It’s really an outstanding facility, with a lot of opportunity,” said Hoffbauer, who was a longtime resident of Indianapolis before returning to the Empire area to be near family. She began her new stint as executive director on Nov. 14.
“It has a really collaborative team. These people are really dedicated, its staff, and volunteers.”
Hoffbauer served in various roles with nonprofit foundations, including as a board member, director of communications and membership manager.
She has also worked as CEO of a brand marketing company and is the founder of Decorative Design Works, a line of artistic gifts and accessories sold in boutiques and museum shops around the country.
A graduate of the fine arts program at DePaul University, she is also an avid photography enthusiast.
“I am thrilled to have the opportunity to work with an organization that is dedicated to advancing the arts and arts education across the region and am eager to work alongside the board to help Oliver Arts Center expand its offerings and its reach,” she said.
“There are so many opportunities for OAC to have an increased impact on the arts in northern Michigan and to serve a wider range of artists and community members. That is an exciting starting point for my work with the center and will serve as a road map for things to come.”
The announcement ends an extensive and competitive process that began in September with the formation of a board-appointed search committee.
“This is an exciting time for the Oliver Art Center,” said Board President Kelly Winter. “Tamara’s enthusiasm, experience, collaborative leadership and community engagement make her the ideal choice for the position. She will be a wonderful addition to the OAC.”
Hoffbauer said she is pleased to return to northern Michigan.
“After many years of absence, I am so happy to be living once again in beautiful northern Michigan,” she said. “I am looking forward to spending my days off hiking, fishing, and photographing the endless beauty of the area.”
Hoffbauer replaces Mercedes Michalowski, who served the OAC for 10 years before her resignation in October.
Michalowski is now Grand Traverse Regional Community Foundation’s donor engagement director.
Elizabeth Lane Oliver Center for the Arts was founded in 1948 to maintain an educational program and facility for the advancement of the arts.
The center also works to develop the visual, performing, culinary, and literary arts in Benzie County and the surrounding area. | https://www.record-eagle.com/news/arts_and_entertainment/oliver-art-center-hires-new-leader/article_157c4c58-6769-11ed-9fa4-27d5d1c482dc.html | 2022-11-25 15:08:51 | 1 | https://www.record-eagle.com/news/arts_and_entertainment/oliver-art-center-hires-new-leader/article_157c4c58-6769-11ed-9fa4-27d5d1c482dc.html |
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