text string | url string | crawl_date string | label int64 | id string |
|---|---|---|---|---|
WATERLOO — The 24th annual Mayors’ Top Teen Awards and Mother Moon Service Scholarships were presented by the Volunteer Center of Cedar Valley on Tuesday at the Diamond Event Center at Jorgensen Plaza.
The awards program, which recognizes outstanding youth volunteers in the Cedar Valley, included an evening reception for teens, their parents, and friends. Award criteria included demonstrating excellence in volunteerism in the Cedar Valley and setting a good example as a role model for others. Teens ages 13-18 are eligible for the award.
Forty-nine nominees received certificates from Cedar Falls Mayor Rob Green, Evansdale Mayor DeAnne Kobliska and Waterloo Mayor Quentin Hart.
Sponsors of the event included the cities of Cedar Falls, Evansdale, and Waterloo; the Community Foundation of Northeast Iowa; the R.J. McElroy Trust; and the Volunteer Center of Cedar Valley.
People are also reading…
This year’s honorees are as follows: Carter Balvanz, Cedar Falls High School; Madeline Bickley, West High School; Sofia Brown, Hudson High School; Emina Cehic, West High School; Reagan Cole, East High School; Colby Cryer, Cedar Falls High School; Elaina Danforth, Waterloo Christian High School; Avery Engel, East High School; Mary Flikkema, Cedar Falls High School; Fletcher Gerrans, West High School; Kylie Giesler, Cedar Falls High School; Alex Goetsch, Cedar Falls High School; Elizabeth Gorby, East High School; Sydney Grant, Cedar Falls High School; Olivia Hanson, Union High School; Dylan Herink, West High School; Bailey Hollaway, East High School; Sasha Hyacinth, West High School; Keiana James, Cedar Falls High School; Sriya Kalala, Cedar Falls High School; Joseph Kangas, Cedar Falls High School; Kaylee Kerr, Don Bosco High School; Harrison Kirschenmann, Cedar Falls High School; Trevor Koelling, Hudson High School; Abby Koppmann, Don Bosco High School; Sierra Meeks, West High School; Lejla Mehmedovic, Cedar Falls High School; Nora Mitchell, Hudson High School; Emily Naughton, Don Bosco High School; Jasmine Oleson, Hudson High School; Sutton Paulsen, Cedar Falls High School; James Peng, Holmes Junior High School; John Pezley, Cedar Falls High School; Sai Pranav Kota, Cedar Falls High School; Ty Purdy, Don Bosco High School; Param Sampat, Cedar Falls High School; Katey Schmit, Don Bosco High School; Sophia Showalter, Cedar Falls High School; Isabel Stafsholt, West High School; Molly Susong, Cedar Falls High School; Miya Uchiyama-Hansen, Union High School; Aaliyah Weekley, East High School; Addison Wells, West High School; Anna Wetlaufer, Cedar Falls High School; Emmanual Williams, East High School; Brianna Williams, West High School; Sophia Woods, Cedar Falls High School; Eric Jacob Yu, East High School; and Ethan Yu, East High School.
For more information about how to get involved in volunteering, contact the Volunteer Center of Cedar Valley at (319) 883-3015 or go online to www.vccv.org. | https://wcfcourier.com/news/local/mayors-top-teen-awards-mother-moon-scholarships-presented/article_6a29e8da-d753-5034-9f6d-fe4d93811228.html | 2023-05-12 18:21:47 | 0 | https://wcfcourier.com/news/local/mayors-top-teen-awards-mother-moon-scholarships-presented/article_6a29e8da-d753-5034-9f6d-fe4d93811228.html |
NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — All the Carolina Hurricanes needed to push the New Jersey Devils to the brink of elimination was a five-minute span in the second period where everything went right and the puck just kept going in.
Jordan Martinook had a goal and two assists and the Hurricanes scored five times in the middle period to beat the Devils 6-1 on Tuesday night for a 3-1 lead in the Eastern Conference semifinal.
The Hurricanes have outscored New Jersey 17-3 in their three wins. The five goals in the second period were the most the Devils have given up in a period this season.
“The game was decided in a five-minute span and the rest of the game was ehhh,” Hurricanes coach Rod Brind’Amour said.
Martin Necas scored twice and Brett Pesce, Jesper Fast and Brent Burns added goals as the Hurricanes routed the young Devils for the third time in four games. Frederik Andersen made 21 saves in a relatively easy game after giving up an early goal to Jack Hughes.
The Hurricanes, who edged the Devils for the Metropolitan Division title, can wrap up the best-of-seven series Thursday night in Raleigh, North Carolina.
“We did what we wanted to do,” said Carolina captain Jordan Staal, who had two assists. “It’s great to see everyone contributing and winning battles.”
Despite being down 2-1, New Jersey seemed to have the momentum coming into Game 4. It posted an 8-4 win Sunday and had things and the crowd going their way after Hughes’ early tip for his sixth goal of the postseason.
Things changed late in the opening period when Martinook set up Necas with a deft flip pass for shot in close that beat Vitek Vanecek.
Everything went the Hurricanes way in the second period. They got a couple of friendly bounces off Devils’ sticks, and then poured it on as a time out by New Jersey coach Lindy Ruff and later a goaltender change to first-round hero Akira Schmid didn’t change the luck.
“We had guys that just went rogue,” Ruff said. “It’s hard to explain how poorly we skated and handled the puck. You can’t let one goal deflate a team. We didn’t skate.”
Martinook, who didn’t score a point in the six-game first-round win over the Islanders, was at the center of things in the big second period, which featured the first four goals in a 5:20 span.
Necas put Carolina ahead at 7:26 when Devils defenseman Jonas Siegenthaler deflected a cross-ice pass by Pesce and it went to the Carolina forward alone in front.
Martinook, who has nine points in this series, had a hand in the final two goals. He had the secondary assist on Burns’ first of the postseason at 12:46.
Martinook closed out the five-goal spree by beating Schmid on a break at 19:36.
“It’s good to contribute but being up 3-1 and going home is the main thing,” Martinook said. “In Game 3 we hung him out to dry (Andersen) and tonight we slowly took over the game.”
Vanecek allowed five goals on 17 shots.
Hughes got the Devils on the board at 1:55, tipping Timo Meier’s shot between Andersen’s pads for his sixth goal. Necas tied at 17:40 in close.
The second period changed the series.
“It obviously took the wind out of our sails,” Devils defenseman Damon Severson said. “It’s not fun to fall back like that.”
NOTES: The Devils made no changes in their lineup after their one-sided win on Sunday. Ruff again used seven defenseman. … New Jersey D Ryan Graves missed his second straight game with an upper-body injury. … Canes coach Rod Brind’Amour made one changing, sitting Jesse Puljujarvi and inserting MacKenzie MacEachern on the fourth line. … Martinook has three goals and six assists in the series. D Jaccob Slavin got a point to pass Kevin Dineen and move into fifth place (32) in playoff scoring in Whalers-Canes history
__
AP NHL playoffs: https://apnews.com/hub/stanley-cup and https://twitter.com/AP_Sports | https://www.wowktv.com/sports/hurricanes-have-5-goal-2nd-rout-devils-6-1-for-3-1-lead/ | 2023-05-10 19:05:39 | 1 | https://www.wowktv.com/sports/hurricanes-have-5-goal-2nd-rout-devils-6-1-for-3-1-lead/ |
Modern, easy-to-navigate site highlights the positive impact that metal packaging delivers to brand owners and the environment
YARDLEY, Pa., Oct. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Crown Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: CCK) (Crown) (www.crowncork.com) has launched a newly designed corporate website to communicate the brand-building value of metal packaging, highlight the format's robust sustainability credentials, and provide updates about the Company's key environmental, social and governance (ESG) achievements. To view the website, visit www.crowncork.com.
"Our innovation leadership, market expertise, and geographic and product diversity enable our customers to deliver superior experiences to consumers and build their brands in highly competitive environments," said Thomas T. Fischer, Vice President, Investor Relations and Corporate Affairs at Crown. "We are excited about the opportunity our new website creates to reinforce our capabilities, as well as demonstrate how metal packaging aligns with the values of modern consumers and contributes to a stronger Circular Economy."
The user-friendly website provides a clear overview of the Company's technology portfolio and guides visitors through product options and their relative benefits and impacts. It details the recyclability and environmental benefits of metal packaging, while also explaining Crown's ambitious Twentyby30 program to accelerate sustainability across its five key ESG pillars. Information about finishes, printing processes, and other design characteristics that can help brand owners create lasting connections and build brand preference is also readily available. Users will also gain insight into trends driving the increased adoption of metal packaging and have access to a variety of educational, design and support resources to help maximize the value of the format.
Crown's values, focus on innovation and global career opportunities are also highlighted on the site. Internal and external stakeholders can stay informed about the Company's latest news and expert commentary via its newsroom, which contains press releases and a regularly updated blog that focuses on a range of topics including design, sustainability and innovation.
These site elements and others will be continuously updated. Users are encouraged to visit www.crowncork.com to learn more.
Crown Holdings, Inc., through its subsidiaries, is a leading global supplier of rigid packaging products to consumer marketing companies, as well as transit and protective packaging products, equipment and
services to a broad range of end markets. World headquarters are located in Yardley, Pennsylvania. For more information, visit www.crowncork.com.
For editorial inquiries: Emily Hogan, Senior Account Executive, FINN Partners; Tel: +1 630 248 5232; Email: emily.hogan@finnpartners.com.
View original content:
SOURCE Crown Holdings, Inc. | https://www.kfyrtv.com/prnewswire/2022/10/13/crown-debuts-new-corporate-website/ | 2022-10-13 20:00:56 | 0 | https://www.kfyrtv.com/prnewswire/2022/10/13/crown-debuts-new-corporate-website/ |
Newer Jeep Grand Cherokee models are being recalled for a potential loss of steering control, the NHTSA disclosed Monday. The recall encompasses 89,372 Jeep Grand Cherokee and Grand Cherokee L models from the 2021-2023 model years.
An error on the assembly line led to the incorrect installation of a steering column shaft, Jeep uncovered. The incorrectly installed intermediate shaft could disconnect from the U-joint, which essentially transmits the steering wheel actions to the steering rack, thereby making the SUV turn. The disconnection could result in a loss of steering control and an increased risk of a crash.
Jeep said drivers may notice more play in the steering wheel, and there may be a noise when turning. These could be signals of the intermediate shaft disconnecting.
There have been 15 warranty claims but no known field reports from the issue, according to Jeep and parent company Stellantis.
The recall includes 35,407 units of the 2021-2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee L three-row SUV, as well as 53,965 units of the 2022-2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee.
Jeep will properly reinstall the shaft and assembly at no cost to owners, and reimburse owners with proof of receipt who have had the work done. Owners can expect notification by mail as early as July 7. For more info, contact Jeep customer service at 1-800-853-1403 or visit Jeep’s recall site here.
Related Articles
- Test drive: 2023 Jeep Wagoneer L goes bigger
- What are the safest newer cars under $20,000 for teens?
- Chevy Equinox, GMC Acadia recalled for child safety seat anchors
- GM recalls nearly 1M SUVs for exploding airbag inflators
- IIHS: Most small cars fail to protect rear passengers in a crash | https://phl17.com/automotive/internet-brands/2021-2023-jeep-grand-cherokee-recalled-for-steering-fail/ | 2023-05-31 12:05:47 | 0 | https://phl17.com/automotive/internet-brands/2021-2023-jeep-grand-cherokee-recalled-for-steering-fail/ |
TRANSYLVANIA COUNTY, N.C. (WSPA) – A mountain biker was rescued after suffering from a significant injury on the Bennett Gap trail on Saturday.
Transylvania County Rescue Squad members said that a call came out about enabling them to respond with three teams that had over a dozen members.
Due to the unknown passibility of trails in the area, two ATV teams with paramedic support were dispatched along different routes to get to the patient. A foot team was also available to provide support for further assistance and to carry the patient out.
One team continued on foot to get to the patient and the second team was trying to get the ambulance closer to the patient’s location.
Team three got to the patient after traveling 3.1 miles from the starting point and began providing care 41 minutes after leaving the starting point.
Rescue teams found a critically injured biker located high on Bennett Gap requiring immediate evacuation. The patient was transferred into a search and rescue trail wheel.
All three teams worked together to move the patient and clear obstacles out of the trail to make a clear path. The patient’s riding partners assisted crews and provided support throughout the carryout.
After reaching the ambulance the patient was transported to a helicopter for rapid transport to a trauma center.
This was the squad’s second rescue in 24 hours. | https://www.qcnews.com/news/u-s/north-carolina/nc-rescue-teams-travel-over-3-miles-to-save-mountain-biker-listed-in-critical-condition/ | 2023-01-23 17:21:36 | 1 | https://www.qcnews.com/news/u-s/north-carolina/nc-rescue-teams-travel-over-3-miles-to-save-mountain-biker-listed-in-critical-condition/ |
Amber Heard’s lawyers interrogate Johnny Depp at libel trial
(AP) - Attorneys for actor Amber Heard resumed their cross-examination of her ex-husband Johnny Depp in a Virginia courtroom on Thursday as they try to derail his libel lawsuit against Heard over allegations that he abused her.
Depp has been on the stand in Fairfax County Circuit Court since Tuesday afternoon. The actor has spent much of that time describing the couple’s volatile relationship and denying that he ever physically or sexually abused Heard.
Depp said that Heard often violently attacked him. And he argued that his movie career suffered after she wrote a 2018 op-ed piece in The Washington Post in which she referred to herself as a “public figure representing domestic abuse.”
Heard never mentioned Depp by name, but Depp’s lawyers said it was a clear reference to accusations Heard made when she sought a 2016 restraining order against him.
Depp said the accusations and the article contributed to an unfairly ruined reputation that made him a Hollywood pariah and cost him his role in the lucrative “Pirates of the Caribbean” movie franchise.
But when cross-examination began late Wednesday afternoon, Heard lawyer J. Benjamin Rottenborn pointed to evidence that Disney made that decision months before the article’s publication.
Heard’s lawyers have argued that Heard’s opinion piece was accurate and did not defame him. They have said that Depp’s ruined reputation was due to his own bad behavior.
Heard’s lawyers have also argued that Depp has no credibility when he denies abusing Heard because he frequently drank and used drugs to the point of blacking out and failing to remember anything he did.
On the stand Tuesday, Depp called the accusations of drug addiction “grossly embellished,” though he acknowledged taking many drugs. He said his drug use started at age 11 when when he secretly took his mother’s “nerve pills.”
Copyright 2022 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. | https://www.wflx.com/2022/04/21/amber-heards-lawyers-interrogate-johnny-depp-libel-trial/ | 2022-04-21 15:10:56 | 1 | https://www.wflx.com/2022/04/21/amber-heards-lawyers-interrogate-johnny-depp-libel-trial/ |
CA Las Vegas NV Zone Forecast for Sunday, June 12, 2022
_____
138 FPUS55 KVEF 131001
ZFPVEF
Zone forecasts for the Mojave Desert and Southern Great Basin
National Weather Service Las Vegas NV
300 AM PDT Mon Jun 13 2022
This is an automatically generated product that provides average
values for large geographical areas and may not be representative
of the exact location that you are interested in. For a more site
specific forecast...please visit weather.gov/lasvegas and either
(1) Select a location from the dropdown menu above the map or
(2) Click a location on the map. You can refine your selection by
clicking on the map displayed on the resulting page.
CAZ519-132300-
Eastern Sierra Slopes-
Including Aspendell and Whitney Portal
300 AM PDT Mon Jun 13 2022
.TODAY...Sunny, breezy. Highs 61 to 71. Northwest winds 15 to
25 mph.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 38 to 48. West winds 10 to 20 mph
with gusts to around 35 mph.
.TUESDAY...Sunny. Highs 64 to 74. North winds 5 to 15 mph shifting
to the south 10 to 20 mph in the afternoon.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows 45 to 55. West winds 5 to 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Sunny, warmer. Highs 70 to 80. Northeast winds 5 to
15 mph shifting to the southeast in the afternoon.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT THROUGH THURSDAY NIGHT...Clear, warmer. Lows 62 to
67. Highs 86 to 91.
.FRIDAY...Sunny, breezy. Highs around 83.
.FRIDAY NIGHT AND SATURDAY...Mostly clear. Breezy. Lows 56 to 61.
Highs 76 to 83.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows around 52.
.SUNDAY...Sunny. Highs around 76.
$$
CAZ521-132300-
White Mountains of Inyo County-
Including Westgard Pass and Bristlecone Pine
300 AM PDT Mon Jun 13 2022
.TODAY...Sunny, breezy. Highs 68 to 78. Northwest winds 5 to 15 mph
increasing to 15 to 25 mph in the afternoon.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Colder. Lows 40 to 50. North winds 10 to
20 mph.
.TUESDAY...Sunny. Highs 68 to 78. Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph
shifting to the southeast in the afternoon.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows 48 to 58. Northeast winds 5 to 15 mph
shifting to the northwest after midnight.
.WEDNESDAY...Sunny, warmer. Highs 74 to 84. North winds up to
10 mph shifting to the southeast in the afternoon.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT THROUGH FRIDAY...Clear, breezy. Lows 61 to 66.
Highs 86 to 91.
.FRIDAY NIGHT AND SATURDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 56 to 61. Highs
79 to 86.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows around 52.
.SUNDAY...Sunny. Highs around 77.
$$
CAZ520-132300-
Owens Valley-
Including Bishop, Independence, Lone Pine,
and Olancha
300 AM PDT Mon Jun 13 2022
.TODAY...Sunny. Highs around 90. Northwest winds 10 to 20 mph.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 56 to 59. North winds 10 to 20 mph
with gusts to around 35 mph.
.TUESDAY...Sunny. Highs around 90. North winds 5 to 15 mph shifting
to the southeast in the afternoon.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows 62 to 65. South winds 5 to 15 mph
shifting to the northwest after midnight.
.WEDNESDAY...Sunny. Highs 93 to 96. North winds 5 to 10 mph
shifting to the southeast in the afternoon.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT THROUGH THURSDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows 69 to 72.
Highs 99 to 102.
.FRIDAY...Sunny, breezy. Highs around 96.
.FRIDAY NIGHT AND SATURDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 63 to 66. Highs
91 to 94.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows around 59.
.SUNDAY...Sunny. Highs around 89.
$$
CAZ522-132300-
Death Valley National Park-
Including Furnace Creek, Stovepipe Wells,
and Shoshone
300 AM PDT Mon Jun 13 2022
.TODAY...Sunny. Highs 80 to 83 in the mountains...around 110 at
Furnace Creek. Northwest winds 5 to 15 mph shifting to the
southwest in the afternoon.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 53 to 56 in the mountains...79 to
82 at Furnace Creek. North winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts to around
40 mph.
.TUESDAY...Sunny. Highs 79 to 82 in the mountains...104 to 107 at
Furnace Creek. North winds 5 to 15 mph with gusts to around 30 mph
shifting to the northeast in the afternoon.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows 59 to 62 in the mountains...81 to
84 at Furnace Creek. Northwest winds 5 to 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Sunny. Highs 86 to 89 in the mountains...112 to 115 at
Furnace Creek. North winds 5 to 15 mph shifting to the east in the
afternoon.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT AND THURSDAY...Clear, warmer. Lows around 70 in
the mountains...86 to 89 at Furnace Creek. Highs 93 to 96 in the
mountains...115 to 118 at Furnace Creek.
.THURSDAY NIGHT AND FRIDAY...Mostly clear. Breezy. Lows around
70 in the mountains...89 to 92 at Furnace Creek. Highs 93 to 96 in
the mountains...116 to 119 at Furnace Creek.
.FRIDAY NIGHT AND SATURDAY...Mostly clear. Breezy. Lows 62 to 65 in
the mountains...84 to 87 at Furnace Creek. Highs around 90 in the
mountains...111 to 114 at Furnace Creek.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows around 58 in the mountains...
around 78 at Furnace Creek.
.SUNDAY...Sunny. Highs around 83 in the mountains...around 105 at
Furnace Creek.
$$
CAZ523-132300-
Western Mojave Desert-
Including Barstow, Daggett, and Fort Irwin
300 AM PDT Mon Jun 13 2022
...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM PDT THIS EVENING...
.TODAY...Sunny, windy. Patchy blowing dust in the morning. Highs
90 to 93. West winds 20 to 30 mph.
.TONIGHT...Clear. Lows 62 to 65. West winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts
to around 40 mph becoming northwest 5 to 15 mph with gusts to
around 30 mph after midnight.
.TUESDAY...Sunny. Highs 92 to 95. North winds 5 to 15 mph.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows 65 to 68. West winds 5 to 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Sunny. Highs around 100. North winds 5 to 15 mph
shifting to the east in the afternoon.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT AND THURSDAY...Clear. Lows 74 to 77. Highs 104 to
107.
.THURSDAY NIGHT AND FRIDAY...Mostly clear. Breezy. Lows 74 to 77.
Highs 105 to 108.
.FRIDAY NIGHT AND SATURDAY...Mostly clear. Breezy. Lows around 70.
Highs 99 to 102.
.SATURDAY NIGHT AND SUNDAY...Clear, breezy. Lows 63 to 66. Highs
94 to 97.
$$
CAZ524-132300-
Eastern Mojave Desert-
Including Baker, Mountain Pass, and Mitchell Caverns
300 AM PDT Mon Jun 13 2022
...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM PDT EARLY THIS MORNING...
.TODAY...Sunny, breezy. Highs 91 to 94. West winds 15 to 25 mph.
.TONIGHT...Clear. Lows 64 to 67. West winds 10 to 20 mph shifting
to the north 5 to 15 mph after midnight. Gusts up to 35 mph.
.TUESDAY...Sunny. Highs 92 to 95. North winds 5 to 15 mph with
gusts to around 30 mph.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows around 70. Northwest winds 5 to
15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Sunny. Highs around 100. Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT AND THURSDAY...Clear. Lows 76 to 79. Highs 105 to
108.
.THURSDAY NIGHT AND FRIDAY...Mostly clear. Lows around 80. Highs
around 110.
.FRIDAY NIGHT AND SATURDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 73 to 76. Highs
102 to 105.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows around 68.
.SUNDAY...Sunny. Highs around 96.
$$
CAZ525-526-132300-
Morongo Basin-Cadiz Basin-
Including Morongo Valley, Yucca Valley,
Twentynine Palms, and Vidal Junction
300 AM PDT Mon Jun 13 2022
.TODAY...Sunny. Highs 100 to 103 in Twentynine Palms...92 to
95 around Yucca Valley and near Joshua Tree. West winds 10 to
20 mph.
.TONIGHT...Clear. Lows 71 to 74 in Twentynine Palms...64 to
67 around Yucca Valley and near Joshua Tree. Northwest winds 10 to
20 mph with gusts to around 35 mph.
.TUESDAY...Sunny. Highs 99 to 102 in Twentynine Palms and near
Joshua Tree...93 to 96 around Yucca Valley. North winds 10 to
20 mph.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows 72 to 75 in Twentynine Palms and near
Joshua Tree...around 70 around Yucca Valley. Northwest winds 5 to
15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Sunny. Highs 104 to 107 in Twentynine Palms...around
100 around Yucca Valley and near Joshua Tree. North winds 5 to
15 mph shifting to the east in the afternoon.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT AND THURSDAY...Clear. Lows 79 to 82 in Twentynine
Palms...73 to 76 around Yucca Valley and near Joshua Tree. Highs
109 to 112 in Twentynine Palms...102 to 105 around Yucca Valley and
near Joshua Tree.
.THURSDAY NIGHT THROUGH FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 80 to
83 in Twentynine Palms...70 to 73 around Yucca Valley and near
Joshua Tree. Highs 109 to 112 in Twentynine Palms...103 to
106 around Yucca Valley and near Joshua Tree.
.SATURDAY AND SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Highs 102 to 105 in
Twentynine Palms...96 to 99 around Yucca Valley and near Joshua
Tree. Lows 76 to 79 in Twentynine Palms...64 to 67 around Yucca
Valley and near Joshua Tree.
.SUNDAY...Sunny. Highs around 101 in Twentynine Palms...around
95 around Yucca Valley and near Joshua Tree.
$$
_____
Copyright 2022 AccuWeather | https://www.beaumontenterprise.com/weather/article/CA-Las-Vegas-NV-Zone-Forecast-17237526.php | 2022-06-13 10:56:35 | 0 | https://www.beaumontenterprise.com/weather/article/CA-Las-Vegas-NV-Zone-Forecast-17237526.php |
KANSAS CITY, Mo., Sept. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Thompson Thrift, a full-service nationally recognized real estate company and one of the nation's leading multifamily developers, announced today the development of The Depot, a 300-unit Class A multifamily community in the Kansas City suburb of Raymore. Thompson Thrift expects to break ground in September and plans to welcome new residents starting in the spring of 2024.
"The suburbs south of Kansas City have seen impressive job and population growth in recent years," said Josh Purvis, managing partner for Thompson Thrift Residential. "There is strong demand for multifamily rental options and The Depot will provide a luxury-living experience with convenient access to the area's major employers as well as a variety of retail and dining options."
Located off Dean Ave and E 171st St, The Depot will offer nine three-story buildings with one-, two- and three-bedroom apartment homes averaging just under 1,000 square feet. Residents will enjoy premium interior finishes including gourmet bar-kitchens with quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances, tiled showers with glass doors, 9-foot ceilings, wood-inspired flooring, walk-in closets with custom wood shelving and full-sized washers and dryers. The luxury-living experience will continue throughout the community with a professionally decorated clubhouse, 24-hour fitness center, resort-style swimming pool and a dog park.
The Depot sits adjacent to the Raymore Galleria, a 400,000-square-foot shopping center anchored by a Wal-Mart, Sam's Club and Lowe's. The property enjoys nearby access to Interstate 49, which will provide residents with easy commutes to neighboring communities and major employers such as Cerner Corporation, Honeywell and Saint Luke's East Hospital.
The multifamily housing market in Raymore is in high demand for new development. During the past 10 years, the rate of population growth within a one-mile radius of the site has been almost double that of the larger Kansas City metro area.
The Depot will be Thompson Thrift's third community in Missouri, joining The Element and Avenue64.
During the past 30 years Thompson Thrift has developed more than $4 billion of ground-up development projects across the Midwest, Southeast and Southwest. The company made a name for itself by being one of the few developers to build Class A residential communities in markets across the country with a variety of conventional, luxury leased villa and townhome-style communities, and has become known as a trusted partner committed to developing high-quality, attractive commercial and multifamily communities.
Thompson Thrift is an integrated full-service real estate company with offices in Indianapolis and Terre Haute, Indiana; Denver, Houston and Phoenix. Three business units drive Thompson Thrift's success—Thompson Thrift Residential which is focused on upscale Class A multifamily communities and luxury leased homes, Thompson Thrift Commercial which is focused on ground-up commercial development, and Thompson Thrift Construction, a full-service construction company. Through these business units, Thompson Thrift is engaged in all aspects of acquisition, development, construction, leasing, and management of quality multifamily, mixed-use, retail, industrial and commercial projects across the country. We are passionate about our customer's success and strive to ensure our projects not only meet the needs of our customers but also the communities we serve. For more information, please visit www.thompsonthrift.com
Contact:
Jennifer Franklin
Spotlight Marketing Communications
949.427.1385
jennifer@spotlightmarcom.com
View original content to download multimedia:
SOURCE Thompson Thrift | https://www.kbtx.com/prnewswire/2022/09/07/thompson-thrift-develop-luxury-multifamily-community-outside-kansas-city-missouri/ | 2022-09-07 15:17:00 | 0 | https://www.kbtx.com/prnewswire/2022/09/07/thompson-thrift-develop-luxury-multifamily-community-outside-kansas-city-missouri/ |
NEW BRUNSWICK, N.J. (AP) — A 29-year-old woman accused of using false documents to enroll as a New Jersey high school student and attend some classes over a four-day period will be allowed to enter a pretrial intervention program, a state judge ruled Monday.
The woman had pleaded not guilty in March to a charge of providing a false government document. Her lawyer has said she did so because she was lonely and longed to return to her days with friends in school but now realizes she made a mistake. She will have to undergo a mental health evaluation and, if she completes the program, the charge against her could eventually be dismissed.
The woman is a South Korean citizen who came to the United States by herself when she was 16 to attend a private boarding school, the lawyer said. She later graduated from Rutgers University in 2019.
The lawyer said his client had no nefarious intentions when she enrolled at New Brunswick High School in January. She was just seeking to return to “a place of safety and welcoming and an environment that she looks back on fondly,” he said.
Authorities have said the woman got the phone numbers of students who helped her find her way through the school and continued to text some of them days after her ruse was discovered. She was barred from entering school grounds in the district and officials have advised students to not have any contact with her.
The woman provided district officials with a false birth certificate when she enrolled, officials have said. The district has nearly 10,000 students.
Schools in the state are required to immediately enroll unaccompanied children, even in the absence of records normally required for that purpose. Proof of guardianship is also not needed to immediately enroll an unaccompanied youth. Once enrolled, students have 30 days to provide additional proof of identity. | https://www.beaumontenterprise.com/news/article/judge-29-year-old-who-posed-as-teen-student-18100563.php | 2023-05-15 21:05:04 | 1 | https://www.beaumontenterprise.com/news/article/judge-29-year-old-who-posed-as-teen-student-18100563.php |
MINNEAPOLIS (AP)The long pass from Kirk Cousins up the left sideline landed in Justin Jefferson’s arms in just the right spot in the fourth quarter of Minnesota’s game with New England, a split second before two Patriots defensive backs slammed into the Vikings star.
Jefferson kept the ball secure for a 36-yard reception as he hit the turf, before springing to his feet, flexing his muscles in celebration and screaming to the roaring crowd. The Vikings scored the go-ahead touchdown on the next play, after yet another contested catch by the indefatigable Jefferson.
”I love this team. I’d do anything for it, and when that ball’s in the air, it’s mine,” Jefferson said.
Already owning more receiving yards than any other third-year player in NFL history with six games left to pad his total, Jefferson has gained the trust of Cousins many times over. The quarterback has ever-growing confidence he can pinpoint a pass into a tricky spot and Jefferson will haul it in.
”The eye in the sky don’t lie, we say,” Cousins said. ”When he puts that stuff on tape, it earns the right to keep getting the ball.”
Jefferson said he’s worked on hand-eye coordination, grip strength and peripheral vision to aid his success rate on those well-covered routes. The challenge won’t subside this week when the Vikings play the New York Jets, who boast a pair of standout cornerbacks: Sauce Gardner and D.J. Reed.
”I’m confident in my game, my skill set to win my battles, and hopefully we don’t get too many double teams,” Jefferson said.
The Vikings (9-2) can clinch their first NFC North title in five seasons with Cousins by beating the Jets and having Jacksonville win at Detroit (4-7), but they’ve largely kept their feelings about their dominance in the division to themselves with the obvious bigger picture of seeding for the NFC playoffs in the background.
”I never think about future weeks, or really can’t afford to look in the rearview mirror either. It’s got to be all about this week and getting a win,” Cousins said, adding: ”There are many teams who at this stage of the game are hovering around .500, and then they end up playing for the Super Bowl, so you understand how this league will beat you up and go back and forth.”
The Jets (7-4) are one game out of the AFC East lead, in an even more foreign place with meaningful games ahead in December. They haven’t been to the playoffs in 12 years.
”It’s not like it’s an elephant in the room. It’s not like you’re not going to acknowledge it, but none of it matters at the end of the day,” Jets coach Robert Saleh said. ”You’ve got to quickly refocus back to what’s important, and what’s important is this moment.”
GREAT WHITE
Mike White stepped in for the Jets at quarterback for the benched Zach Wilson last week and performed with the poise and efficiency of a veteran in just his fourth career start – and first of the season. White went 22 of 28 for 315 yards and three touchdowns in the 31-10 victory over Chicago.
”He comes in and prepares, goes about his business the right way and goes about his preparation the right way,” rookie receiver Garrett Wilson said. ”You do things like that consistently, you’re going to get it back.”
White already has just one fewer TD pass than Wilson and is two behind Joe Flacco for the team lead.
THE BREAKTHROUGH
Kene Nwangwu returned a kickoff 97 yards for the tying touchdown for the Vikings in the third quarter against the Patriots, his first score of the season after taking two of them all the way as a rookie last year. Special teams coordinator Matt Daniels blamed himself for holding Nwangwu back by overthinking the return schemes. He and assistant Ben Kotwica drew up a new plan on paper at halftime of that game that the Vikings had never practiced before.
”What a breath of fresh air it was to see him take one to the house,” Daniels said. ”I know we’ve all been waiting on it.”
MIDDLE MAN
The Vikings ought to get a boost for their defensive line with the return of Dalvin Tomlinson, who has missed the last four games with a calf injury. The only previous game he missed in six years in the NFL came last year when he was sidelined by COVID-19.
Tomlinson, whose interior presence and push has contributed to edge rushers Za’Darius Smith and Danielle Hunter combining for 16 1/2 sacks, warmed up before the New England game but was held out as a precaution.
”It was more just about trusting things, making sure the muscles were ready for the pounding you’re going to take during the game,” Tomlinson said.
FOOTBALL FRIEND
Jets wide receiver Elijah Moore, who requested a trade earlier this season because of a lack of opportunities, has been more involved in the passing attack lately. With White at quarterback, Moore caught his first touchdown pass of the season against the Bears after having five as a rookie last year.
Moore said this week he actually took a ball the day before the game and had a monologue with it – even giving it a kiss for good measure.
”I was like, `Damn, you already know how I feel about you,”’ Moore said.
—
AP NFL: https://apnews.com/hub/NFL and https://twitter.com/AP-NFL | https://www.kxnet.com/nfl-draft/cousins-jefferson-connection-strong-for-vikes-with-jets-next/ | 2022-12-02 20:00:55 | 1 | https://www.kxnet.com/nfl-draft/cousins-jefferson-connection-strong-for-vikes-with-jets-next/ |
CHESTERFIELD TOWNSHIP, Mich. (AP) — A Michigan man says he was left with a $1,000 bill after his 6-year-old son ordered a virtual smorgasbord of food from several restaurants last weekend, leading to a string of unexpected deliveries — and maybe a starring role in an ad campaign.
Keith Stonehouse said the food piled up quickly at his Detroit-area home Saturday night after he let his son, Mason, use his cellphone to play a game before bed. He said the youngster instead used his father’s Grubhub account to order food from one restaurant after another.
The boy’s mother, Kristin Stonehouse, told The Associated Press on Thursday that Grubhub has reached out to the family and offered them a $1,000 gift card. The company also is considering using the family in an online promotional campaign, she said. Grubhub officials did not immediately respond to a message from the AP seeking comment.
Keith Stonehouse said he was alone with his son while his wife was at the movies when Mason ordered jumbo shrimp, salads, shawarma and chicken pita sandwiches, chili cheese fries and other foods that one Grubhub driver after another delivered to their Chesterfield Township home.
“This was like something out of a ‘Saturday Night Live’ skit,” Keith Stonehouse told MLive.com.
He added: “I don’t really find it funny yet, but I can laugh with people a little bit. It’s a lot of money and it kind of came out of nowhere.”
Keith Stonehouse said his son ordered food from so many different places that Chase Bank sent him a fraud alert declining a $439 order from Happy’s Pizza. But Mason’s $183 order of jumbo shrimp from the same restaurant went through and arrived at the family’s house.
Stonehouse said it took the arrival of a few orders of food for him to realize what was going on. By that time, there was nothing he could do to stop the orders from coming.
Kristin Stonehouse told the AP that Mason is extremely intelligent and has been reading since he was 2 1/2 years old.
“He’s very smart,” she said. “He’s not your average 6-year-old.”
She said her husband had just used the Grubhub app on his phone to order dinner before she left and probably just left the app open. She said her son took the phone, hid in the basement and proceeded to order his feast.
She said she and her husband had a talk with Mason on Sunday morning and told him what he did was akin to stealing.
“I don’t think he grasped that concept at first,” she said.
To drive the point home, she and her husband opened up Mason’s piggy bank and pocketed the $115 he had gotten for his birthday in November, telling him the money would go to replenish their accounts. That didn’t seem to faze the boy.
“Then he found a penny on the floor and said he could start all over again,” she said.
Keith Stonehouse said most of the food went into the family’s refrigerators. He said he also invited some neighbors over to eat some of it.
He said he’s heard of things like this happening to other parents, but not at the level he experienced last weekend. He recommends making sure important apps are not readily available for children to click on when they’re using a parent’s phone. He said he’s changing his password.
“I knew this could happen, but you just don’t think your kid is going to do something like this. He’s definitely smart enough, I just didn’t expect it,” Keith Stonehouse said. | https://www.kxxv.com/news/michigan-man-says-son-6-ordered-1k-in-food-from-grubhub | 2023-02-04 23:45:54 | 0 | https://www.kxxv.com/news/michigan-man-says-son-6-ordered-1k-in-food-from-grubhub |
BENSALEM, Pa., Dec. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Law Offices of Howard G. Smith announces that investors with substantial losses have opportunity to lead the securities fraud class action lawsuit against TuSimple Holdings Inc. ("TuSimple" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: TSP).
Class Period: April 15, 2021 – October 31, 2022
Lead Plaintiff Deadline: January 9, 2023
Investors suffering losses on their TuSimple investments are encouraged to contact the Law Offices of Howard G. Smith to discuss their legal rights in this class action at 888-638-4847 or by email to howardsmith@howardsmithlaw.com.
The complaint filed alleges that, throughout the Class Period, Defendants failed to disclose to investors that: (1) TuSimple was engaged in undisclosed related party transactions with Hydron, a company founded by the Company's co-founder, Executive Chairman, and director; (2) TuSimple shared confidential information and/or proprietary technology with Hydron without Board approval or informing regulators or TuSimple shareholders; (3) TuSimple failed to disclose the Board's internal investigation, which commenced in July 2022, into TuSimple's ties to Hydron; (4) the aforementioned conduct enhanced the likelihood of regulatory scrutiny and investigatory action toward the Company; and (5) as a result, Defendants' positive statements about the Company's business, operations, and prospects were materially misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis at all relevant times.
To be a member of the class action you need not take any action at this time; you may retain counsel of your choice or take no action and remain an absent member of the class action. If you wish to learn more about this class action, or if you have any questions concerning this announcement or your rights or interests with respect to the pending class action lawsuit, please contact Howard G. Smith, Esquire, of Law Offices of Howard G. Smith, 3070 Bristol Pike, Suite 112, Bensalem, Pennsylvania 19020, by telephone at (215) 638-4847, toll-free at (888) 638-4847, or by email to howardsmith@howardsmithlaw.com, or visit our website at www.howardsmithlaw.com.
This press release may be considered Attorney Advertising in some jurisdictions under the applicable law and ethical rules.
Contacts
Law Offices of Howard G. Smith
Howard G. Smith, Esquire
215-638-4847
888-638-4847
howardsmith@howardsmithlaw.com
www.howardsmithlaw.com
View original content:
SOURCE Law Offices of Howard G. Smith | https://www.dakotanewsnow.com/prnewswire/2022/12/02/tsp-investors-have-opportunity-lead-tusimple-holdings-inc-securities-fraud-lawsuit/ | 2022-12-02 19:36:44 | 1 | https://www.dakotanewsnow.com/prnewswire/2022/12/02/tsp-investors-have-opportunity-lead-tusimple-holdings-inc-securities-fraud-lawsuit/ |
Democratic officials tour Atlanta as a site for 2024 national convention
By Tim Darnell and Patrick Quinn
Click here for updates on this story
ATLANTA, Georgia (WGCL) — City of Atlanta leaders stepped up their efforts Thursday to host the 2024 Democratic National Convention.
Mayor Andre Dickens and U.S. Rep. Nikema Williams hosted Democratic National Committee (DNC) chair Jaime Harrison and other members of the DNC technical advisory group, who are visiting potential host cities for the 2024 nominating convention.
Harrison and DNC officials also toured some of the venues that could be used for the next convention.
In May, Dickens announced the city would submit a formal bid to host the nominating convention. “We’re going to do everything in our power to bring the 2024 Democratic National Convention to Atlanta, Georgia,” Dickens told Democrats at their annual state party dinner.
Williams represents Georgia’s fifth congressional district, which was represented for decades by the late John Lewis. Williams also chairs the Democratic Party of Georgia.
The last – and only – time Atlanta has hosted a political convention was 1988, when Democrats nominated former Massachusetts governor Michael Dukakis to face Vice President George H.W. Bush. Dukakis had just won a hotly contested nomination battle over Jesse Jackson, while Bush was seeking to take advantage of then-President Ronald Reagan’s vast national popularity.
Bush trounced Dukakis that November, carrying 40 states and winning 426 electoral votes. That was also the last election a presidential candidate won more than 400 electoral votes.
The 1988 Democratic convention was held at the Omni, now the site of State Farm Arena. Gov. Joe Frank Harris led Georgia’s delegation, which included former President Jimmy Carter and then-U.S. Sen. Sam Nunn.
On July 20, then-Arkansas Gov. Bill Clinton formally nominated Dukakis. Clinton would win his party’s White House nomination four years later and eventually unseat President Bush, becoming the first Democrat to occupy the White House since Carter.
Much of the nation’s political attention continues to focus on Georgia. In 2020, Georgia was the only deep South state carried by a Democrat since Clinton in 1992, when Joe Biden won the state by less than half a percentage point. Georgia was also the only Southern state carried by Biden.
In 2020, Georgia elected two Democrats to the U.S. Senate, Jon Ossoff and Rev. Raphael Warnock, who is seeking election to his first full Senate term this fall. Republican Herschel Walker is challenging Warnock in a battle that could determine the Senate’s balance of power.
Another nationally watched race centers around Gov. Brian Kemp’s quest for a second term. He is being challenged by Democrat Stacey Abrams in a rematch of 2018′s governor’s race. Kemp defeated Abrams in that open race, an election that Abrams has yet to concede.
If Kemp defeats Abrams this fall and Atlanta wins the 2024 DNC nomination, Democrats will hold their convention in a state largely dominated by the opposing party.
Please note: This content carries a strict local market embargo. If you share the same market as the contributor of this article, you may not use it on any platform. | https://kion546.com/cnn-regional/2022/07/28/democratic-officials-tour-atlanta-as-a-site-for-2024-national-convention/ | 2022-07-29 03:03:56 | 0 | https://kion546.com/cnn-regional/2022/07/28/democratic-officials-tour-atlanta-as-a-site-for-2024-national-convention/ |
Teens drive 13 hours to redeem McDonald’s coupon
CLEAR LAKE, Iowa (KIMT) - The discovery of an old McDonald’s coffee coupon led a group of high schoolers to make a cross-country road trip to redeem it.
Colton Marley, a soon-to-be high school senior from Pennsylvania, found a coupon in his wallet good for one small McCafe drink with no expiration date. He had it for several years, but how he got is a complete mystery.
“The strange thing is it was only available at three locations in the U.S., the closest one being Clear Lake, Iowa,” Marley said.
The discovery got Marley and his friends – Trey Hixon, Eli Peel and Jonah Smeltzer – thinking.
“We always kind of joked that we’d one day go out and do it, but I guess here we are,” Hixon said. “I was like, ‘Wouldn’t it be funny if we went out there for a senior trip or something?’”
The idea became a reality when Marley and his friends loaded up their car and drove 13 hours from the Pittsburgh area to Clear Lake to redeem the coupon. It was accepted.
To add to the moment, all four teens dressed in suits and ties. Their table was decorated with a tablecloth and an artificial candle.
“We drove 13 hours, so why not?” Peel said.
In addition, the group made pit stops along the way, including a tour of the Surf Ballroom in Clear Lake, a Billy Joel concert in Indiana and a visit to the I-80 Truck Stop near Davenport, Iowa, that’s billed as the world’s largest truck stop.
It’s a trip none of them will ever forget.
Copyright 2022 KIMT via CNN Newsource. All rights reserved. | https://www.kxii.com/2022/06/30/teens-drive-13-hours-redeem-mcdonalds-coupon/ | 2022-06-30 07:48:15 | 0 | https://www.kxii.com/2022/06/30/teens-drive-13-hours-redeem-mcdonalds-coupon/ |
NEW YORK, Oct. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) will honor Louis Kunkel, Ph.D. of Boston Children's Hospital, Dr. Brenda Wong of University of Massachusetts Medical Center, Natalie Jacobson former anchor WCVB-TV, and Tom Graney, founding family of the International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF) Fill the Boot fundraising program. The MDA Tribute Awards reception will be held on Thursday, October 27, 2022, from 6-8:30pm at The Westin Copley Place in Boston.
The honorees have contributed to significant progress in accelerating research, advancing care, and advocating for the support of people living with neuromuscular disease. They have all been champions of progress, especially in Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD), and today, we are working towards newborn screening for DMD. The MDA Tribute Awards in Boston are notable because they honor individuals who have made extremely significant contributions to progress for people living with DMD through scientific discovery, care, and fundraising. MDA has a strong legacy of innovation around DMD, particularly in Boston, and these awards honor that heritage. Since its inception, MDA has invested more than $225 million in research related to (DMD). In the last five years alone, MDA funded more than $11 million on DMD research grants.
The MDA Tribute Award is presented to acknowledge the legacy and life's work of those whose extraordinary efforts support the patients and families we serve. Throughout MDA's 70+ year history, local volunteers and communities have continued to be at the heart of the organization's mission to empower the people it serves to live longer, more independent lives. The event celebrates strength in community and strength in unity of Boston's volunteers and partners that help make the MDA the #1 voluntary health organization in the United States for people living with muscular dystrophy, ALS, and related neuromuscular diseases.
"Hope for a longer, more independent life is now becoming a reality for people living with Duchenne muscular dystrophy and so many other related neuromuscular diseases. And the pipeline of promise – more life empowering treatments and cures – is growing and creating ever more hope for the millions of patients and their families who are at the heart of the Muscular Dystrophy Association's mission and vision. We are pleased to bring together the MDA community in Boston – including our families, medical teams from our MDA Care Center Network, partners, and volunteers. We are honored to present the MDA Tribute Awards to these distinguished recipients who have all made critical contributions that continue to lead to breakthroughs in treatment and care. We could not have made this progress without the funding from longstanding traditions with our partners at the International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF) and the Fill the Boot program founded by the Graney family at Boston Local 718 from where the IAFF General President, Ed Kelly hails," said Donald S. Wood, Ph.D., President and CEO, MDA.
MDA Tribute Awards – Boston
- MDA Tribute Award recipient: Louis Kunkel, Ph.D., Professor of Genetics and Pediatrics at Boston Children's Hospital and Harvard Medical School, and Member of the MDA Board of Directors and Executive Committee of the Board. Over the past four decades, he has devoted his career to understanding the molecular basis, and developing therapy, for neuromuscular disorders. He is universally recognized for his 1986 identification of dystrophin as the causative gene in Duchenne muscular dystrophy. His work has led to improved diagnosis and rational therapy approaches for muscular dystrophies. His current work centers on developing dystrophin-independent therapies for Duchenne muscular dystrophy to complement existing treatments currently in clinical development. He has received numerous awards for his research, including membership in the National Academy of Sciences and The American Academy of Arts and Sciences. He leads a long-standing effort to develop novel therapies.
"I have devoted my career to understanding the molecular basis for different forms of muscular dystrophy and working to develop new therapies," said Louis Kunkel, Ph.D. "I am grateful for all the support I received from MDA, beginning in 1986 when the organization funded my work in identifying dystrophin as the causative gene in Duchenne muscular dystrophy. MDA has supported me throughout my career, and it has been an honor to affiliate with them."
- MDA Tribute Award recipient: Dr. Brenda Wong, MDA Care Center Director at UMass Chan Medical School, Director of the Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy Center, and Professor of Pediatrics & Neurology at UMass Chan. Dr. Wong relocated to Massachusetts in May 2018 to become the founding director of their Duchenne Program. She provides coordinated and collaborative care for patients with Duchenne muscular dystrophy. She was published in the Neuromuscular Disorders Journal in 2020 about their Integrated Practice Unit model (and poster about the IPU model). She has also published many papers on Duchenne muscular dystrophy here.
"I'm so grateful to receive the MDA Tribute Award and for the ongoing support that the MDA has provided to the Duchenne Program at UMass Chan Medical School," said Dr. Brenda Wong. "Ongoing support allows us to provide the very best multidisciplinary care in a single location to help ease the burden for patients and their families. This integrated approach spans the full cycle of care and allows us to seamlessly address the various and specific needs of people living with muscular dystrophy."
- MDA Tribute Award recipient: Natalie Jacobson, MDA Champion and former news anchor with ABC affiliate WCVB-TV in Boston and host of MDA Telethon. A trailblazer, Jacobson became the first female anchor of a Boston evening newscast on WCVB-TV and during her tenure there, she covered local and worldwide events. Her memoir Every Life a Story: Natalie Jacobson Reporting was released in May 2022 including her work in support of the neuromuscular community.
"Throughout the many years of working with the Muscular Dystrophy Association, I have met people who live with unimaginable challenges. They do so with grace and courage and a smile. I have also witnessed compassion at the highest level. People throughout New England give the dollar they don't have, their time and their love that sustains a community. From fire fighter's boot drives, to backyard parties kids themselves organize, to generous donors, to a television station that believes in giving its airtime to help kids, MDA inspires the best in people. Chet and I were proud and grateful to be part of it all," said Natalie Jacobson.
- MDA Tribute Award recipient: Tom Graney, MDA Advocate for a Cure, founding family of Fill the Boot. Retired Deputy Chief Graney of Somerville Fire Department IAFF Local 76 and DHS Coordinator City of Somerville, MA as part of the Urban Area Security Initiative for emergency management and city grants, is the son of George Graney, who urged the International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF) to adopt the mission of the Muscular Dystrophy Association to support local families across the country, Tom and his family participated in the Fill the Boot fundraising program for decades and have created an impactful legacy of progress for people diagnosed with Duchenne muscular dystrophy and related neuromuscular diseases.
"We are excited to host the MDA Tribute Tour in the City that started the Fill the Boot tradition, Boston. Our IAFF members are proud of the partnership we have had with MDA for all of these years and will continue in the fight against muscle disease alongside MDA," said Jay Colbert, IAFF 3rd District Vice President.
"MDA Tribute Tours have celebrated Strength in Unity, Strength in Community in Las Vegas, Nashville, Houston, St. Louis, and now Boston. We can't wait to come together in a show of strength, gratitude, and admiration for these extraordinary individuals who have been tireless in their efforts to support our New England families and communities we serve," said Kristine Welker, Chief of Staff, MDA. "I am a Boston native, growing up in the town where Fill the Boot was born thanks to the Graney family and have many fond memories of Natalie Jacobson anchoring the local news sharing stories and raising awareness of the mission of the Muscular Dystrophy Association on WCVB-TV. Who would have ever thought the legacy of both Dr. Brenda Wong and Louis Kunkel, Ph.D. would have such meaningful impact on me as the mother of a child living with a form of Duchenne muscular dystrophy?"
MDA Tribute Tour – Boston – Schedule
- Thursday, October 27:
- Friday, October 28
Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) is the #1 voluntary health organization in the United States for people living with muscular dystrophy, ALS, and related neuromuscular diseases. For over 70 years, MDA has led the way in accelerating research, advancing care, and advocating for the support of our families. MDA's mission is to empower the people we serve to live longer, more independent lives. To learn more visit mda.org and follow MDA on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, TikTok, and LinkedIn.
View original content to download multimedia:
SOURCE Muscular Dystrophy Association | https://www.wlbt.com/prnewswire/2022/10/04/muscular-dystrophy-association-tribute-awards-boston-honor-louis-kunkel-phd-boston-childrens-hospital-dr-brenda-wong-university-massachusetts-natalie-jacobson-former-anchor-wcvb-tv-tom-graney-founding-family-iaff-fill-boot/ | 2022-10-04 17:45:31 | 1 | https://www.wlbt.com/prnewswire/2022/10/04/muscular-dystrophy-association-tribute-awards-boston-honor-louis-kunkel-phd-boston-childrens-hospital-dr-brenda-wong-university-massachusetts-natalie-jacobson-former-anchor-wcvb-tv-tom-graney-founding-family-iaff-fill-boot/ |
Four killed, others injured, in southern York County when tractor overturns
A woman and three children died when a tractor pulling a trailer overturned in southern York County late Friday morning, according to Pennsylvania State Police.
Nine others were transported to hospitals.
Emergency responders, the county coroner and several helicopters were dispatched to the "mass casualty" event, York County 911 said.
The crash occurred at about 11:30 a.m. on Furnace Road, not far from Brogue in Lower Chanceford Township.
State police said that a man was driving an older model tractor pulling an open utility trailer when he lost control, and it traveled off the road and went over an embankment. Both the tractor and the trailer rolled. Twelve people − the woman and 11 children − were in the trailer at the time.
The children ranged in age from under one to 14, state police said.
Three individuals were flown by helicopter to a hospital. The rest were taken by ambulance.
The conditions of the victims vary, state police said. The driver of the tractor is in serious condition.
No other vehicles were involved.
Also this week:Man dies after being trapped under forklift at J & K Salvage
Also breaking:One person killed in building collapse at a farm in central Pa.
State police are investigating.
"Our hearts go out to the families of the juveniles and all the individuals involved," Lt. Adam Reed said during a news conference. "It's a very tough day for everyone down there."
The state police's Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Specialist Unit, Forensic Services Unit, and Criminal Investigation Unit are helping with the investigation. | https://www.ydr.com/story/news/local/2022/07/29/multiple-casualties-chanceford-township-crash-york-county-traffic-collision/65386614007/ | 2022-07-30 04:35:26 | 1 | https://www.ydr.com/story/news/local/2022/07/29/multiple-casualties-chanceford-township-crash-york-county-traffic-collision/65386614007/ |
CINCINNATI — Kyle Schwarber got a good pitch (94 mph fastball) in a desirable location (over the heart of the plate) in the perfect situation (bases loaded).
He just missed it.
Say this for Thursday night’s game between the Phillies and Reds: It came down to a handful of pitches. If, for instance, Bailey Falter gets Spencer Steer to whiff at a two-strike changeup rather than foul it off in the third inning, maybe things turn out differently.
But no single pitch in the Phillies’ 6-2 series-opening loss loomed larger than the hittable heater from Reds starter Nick Lodolo to Schwarber in the second inning. The Phillies loaded the bases on two singles and a walk and had the tough, young Cincinnati lefty on the ropes.
As Schwarber walked to the plate with the score tied at 1-1, Reds pitching coach Derek Johnson went to the mound. Schwarber got ahead in the count, 1-0 and then 2-1. Then, Lodolo left a fastball in the middle of the plate, and Schwarber scorched it.
Into the ground.
Schwarber’s worm-burner ended up as a groundout to first. The rally was over. The Reds scored three runs in the third inning on four consecutive singles against Falter. The Phillies fell to 4-9, their worst 13-game start since the 99-loss 2015 season.
But it was the lost opportunity against Lodolo that served as a microcosm of the game. The Phillies went 1-for-8 with runners in scoring position and left seven on base, amplifying a recurring problem.
In the last three games, they are 4-for-30 with runners on second or third base. Overall, they are 29-for-118 in those situations — and nine of the hits came in one game, a 15-3 rout of the Marlins at home Monday night.
It happened often in the first two innings against Lodolo. Nick Castellanos opened a 1-0 lead by jumping on a first-pitch fastball from Lodolo and rifling it to left field for an RBI single in the first inning. But with a chance for a big inning, J.T. Realmuto grounded into a fielder’s choice and Alec Bohm flew to right field.
After Schwarber left the bases loaded in the second inning, the Phillies wasted a leadoff double by Edmundo Sosa in the fourth. Schwarber homered to lead off the fifth inning to draw the Phillies to within 4-2, but Bohm grounded into a rally-stymying double play.
Rinse, repeat.
The Reds, meanwhile, took advantage of their chances against Falter. Jonathan India manufactured a game-tying run in the first inning by ripping a leadoff double, stealing third, and scoring when Sosa couldn’t keep Realmuto’s throw from skipping into left field.
In the third, Falter couldn’t put away Steer with his fastball or changeup. Steer fouled off both pitches, then singled to left field to drive in the go-ahead run. Stuart Fairchild followed by laying off a curveball in the dirt and hitting a changeup for an RBI single to open a 3-1 lead.
Tyler Stephenson and Wil Myers followed with singles, and the Reds had a 4-1 edge.
Schwarber right vs. left
Schwarber did get to Lodolo later in the game, going where no left-handed hitter had ever gone before against the Reds lefty. Schwarber hit the first homer by a lefty in Lodolo’s major league career, a 438-foot shot that nearly hit an advertisement in right-center field.
Scott Lauber is a reporter for the Philadelphia Inquirer. | https://www.mcall.com/2023/04/13/missed-opportunities-sink-the-phillies-to-4-9-with-6-2-loss-to-the-reds/ | 2023-04-15 00:28:06 | 1 | https://www.mcall.com/2023/04/13/missed-opportunities-sink-the-phillies-to-4-9-with-6-2-loss-to-the-reds/ |
Report: Purdy undergoes successful UCL repair surgery originally appeared on NBC Sports Bayarea
After some delays, 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy is on his way to recovery from the torn ulnar collateral ligament he sustained in his right elbow during the NFC Championship Game.
Purdy underwent successful elbow surgery Friday, NFL Media's Mike Garafolo reported, citing a source, and the procedure went forward as anticipated with a UCL repair, known as an internal brace.
Get Tri-state area news and weather forecasts to your inbox. Sign up for NBC New York newsletters.
Purdy originally was supposed to have elbow surgery Feb. 22, but it was pushed back by his orthopedic surgeon, Dr. Keith Meister, after an MRI revealed there still was too much inflammation around the elbow.
With a UCL repair, Purdy's expected recovery timeline is six months. He'll spend the next three months simply recovering from the procedure while minimizing swelling and inflammation, and then, in the final three months, Purdy should be able to start throwing the football. His full recovery is expected at the end of six months.
In that timeframe, Purdy would be ready to go by the second week of September, with the first Sunday of the 2023 NFL season is set for kickoff on Sept. 10. The 49ers originally had hope he would be ready for training camp this summer before his surgery was postponed.
Sports
Still, the reported outcome of Friday's procedure is as good of a result as the 49ers could have hoped for, especially if Purdy's recovery goes as planned. There was the possibility that once Dr. Meister opened Purdy's elbow up to see the damage, the young signal-caller could have required a full-blown UCL reconstruction, or Tommy John surgery, putting his entire sophomore season in jeopardy.
As Purdy looks ahead to his recovery, the 49ers' former No. 3 overall pick Trey Lance is expected to be cleared from his broken ankle for the start of the team's offseason program. He'll get the bulk of snaps throughout OTAs, training camp and into the preseason, though San Francisco is expected to seek some sort of QB help via free agency.
While uncertainty still remains about who will be under center this coming season for the 49ers, the team now can scratch one big question mark off their board. | https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/sports/report-brock-purdy-undergoes-successful-ucl-repair-surgery/4146098/ | 2023-03-10 19:59:39 | 0 | https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/sports/report-brock-purdy-undergoes-successful-ucl-repair-surgery/4146098/ |
JERSEY CITY, N.J., Oct. 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Veris Residential, Inc. (NYSE: VRE) (the "Company"), a forward-thinking, environmentally- and socially-conscious real estate investment trust (REIT) that primarily owns, operates, acquires, and develops Class A multifamily properties, today confirmed receipt of unsolicited proposals from Kushner Companies to externally manage the Company or to acquire the Company for $16.00 per share.
Veris Residential's Board of Directors (the "Board") is evaluating Kushner Companies' latest proposals – in consultation with its financial and legal advisors – and will respond to these proposals in due course, just as it has carefully evaluated and responded to all other proposals Kushner Companies has put forth to date. Consistent with its fiduciary duties, the Board will determine the best path forward with the interests of maximizing value for all Veris Residential shareholders in mind.
Veris Residential, Inc. is a forward-thinking, environmentally- and socially-conscious real estate investment trust (REIT) that primarily owns, operates, acquires, and develops holistically-inspired, Class A multifamily properties that meet the sustainability-conscious lifestyle needs of today's residents while seeking to positively impact the communities it serves and the planet at large. The company is guided by an experienced management team and Board of Directors and is underpinned by leading corporate governance principles, a best-in-class and sustainable approach to operations, and an inclusive culture based on equality and meritocratic empowerment. For additional information on Veris Residential, Inc. and our properties available for lease, please visit verisresidential.com.
Investors
Anna Malhari
Chief Operating Officer
investors@verisresidential.com
Media
Amanda Shpiner/Grace Cartwright
Gasthalter & Co.
212-257-4170
veris-residential@gasthalter.com
View original content to download multimedia:
SOURCE Veris Residential, Inc. | https://www.1011now.com/prnewswire/2022/10/21/veris-residential-confirms-receipt-unsolicited-proposals-kushner-companies/ | 2022-10-21 11:41:24 | 1 | https://www.1011now.com/prnewswire/2022/10/21/veris-residential-confirms-receipt-unsolicited-proposals-kushner-companies/ |
ATLANTA (AP) — Georgia is offering a new bargain to some adults without health insurance beginning Saturday: Go to work or school and the state will cover you.
But advocates decry the plan, which will insure far fewer people than a full expansion of the state-federal Medicaid program, as needlessly restrictive and expensive.
The program is likely to be closely watched as Republicans in Congress push to let states require work from some current Medicaid enrollees. Georgia would be the only state that requires Medicaid recipients to meet a work requirement.
Democratic President Joe Biden’s administration is unlikely to approve work requirements, but a future Republican president could, said Madeline Guth, a senior policy analyst with KFF, a nonprofit that studies health care issues.
“I think there will be a lot of eyes on Georgia,” Guth said.
Georgia is one of 10 remaining states that hasn’t expanded Medicaid eligibility to include individuals and families earning up to 138% of the federal poverty line, or $20,120 annually for a single person and $41,400 for a family of four.
Medicaid expansion was a key part of President Barack Obama’s health care overhaul in 2010, but many Republicans have fought it, including Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp, a Republican.
Instead, Kemp is limiting expanded coverage to adults earning up to 100% of the poverty line — $14,580 for a single person or $30,000 for a family of four. And coverage is only available if able-bodied adults document they are working, volunteering, studying or in vocational rehabilitation for 80 hours per month.
It fits Kemp’s argument, as he tries to drag his party away from former President Donald Trump, that the GOP needs to show tangible conservative achievements for everyday people
“In our state, we want more people to be covered at a lower cost with more options for patients,” Kemp said in his State of the State speech in January.
Those who earn more will remain eligible for subsidized coverage, often with no premium cost, on the federal marketplace. Kemp’s administration argues commercial coverage is better because it pays providers more than state-set Medicaid rates.
The Trump administration ultimately gave permission to 13 states to impose work requirements on some Medicaid recipients. The Biden administration revoked all those waivers in 2021, ruling work isn’t a primary purpose of Medicaid. But Kemp’s administration won a federal court fight last year to preserve Georgia’s plan, in part because it applies to new enrollees and not current Medicaid recipients.
Caylee Noggle, commissioner of the Department of Community Health, told The Associated Press this week that Pathways to Coverage is a “Georgia-specific approach” that could insure up to 100,000 people in its first year.
But 100,000 is far less than the nearly 450,000 uninsured Georgians that the Urban Institute estimates could gain coverage with a full Medicaid expansion.
Others say the nearly $118 million in state money, combined with another $229 million in federal money, isn’t nearly enough to cover 100,000 people. The liberal-leaning Georgia Budget & Policy Institute estimates the funds will cover fewer than 50,000 people.
And state taxpayers will pay much more per person. Partly at the behest of Democratic Georgia Sen. Raphael Warnock, the federal government is offering to pay 95% for a full Medicaid expansion for two years and 90% afterward. Instead, refusing federal largesse, Georgia will continuing paying the same 34.2% share the state foots for its existing Medicaid program and spurn extra federal funding that has been pledged.
“The inappropriately named ‘Pathways to Coverage’ will cost Georgia more money and cover fewer people than if the state simply joined 40 other states in expanding Medicaid,” Warnock said in a statement to the AP.
“While state politicians continue playing games with people’s lives, Georgians are dying because they can’t afford the health care they need,” he said.
Noggle and other Georgia officials say working, studying or volunteering leads to improved health, a key argument for why those requirements should be part of a health insurance program.
But those who treat uninsured people say many can’t work because they are in poor health.
“The reason they have their challenges, that they can’t work, is because they’ve got a mental illness or they’ve got a medical illness that is affecting their ability to do that,” said Dr. Reed Pitre, an addiction psychiatrist and interim chief medical officer at Mercy Care, a federally subsidized nonprofit in Atlanta.
Enrolling people in the new program is a priority for Mercy Care, Pitre said, while noting that no one will qualify until a month after they establish compliance with the work requirement.
The Kemp administration anticipates the program will serve people in low-wage jobs who can’t afford employer insurance, as well as students. The state also is redetermining eligibility for 2.4 million adults and children now covered by Medicaid.
Georgia has delayed decisions on people it thinks are ineligible for regular Medicaid but could transfer to the Pathways program, Noggle said.
Either way, once on the new program, people will have to meet activity requirements or lose coverage beginning the following month, which could impact thousands. When Arkansas imposed work requirements in 2018 for some adults, more than 18,000 people lost coverage in less than a year.
Georgia will be different, Noggle argued. Recipients will only have to certify compliance with activity requirements for the first six months of the year.
“I think we are going to make it as easy as possible as we can for our members to verify their eligibility,” she said.
But only time will tell. Kemp’s expansion plan in Georgia could provide a blueprint for other states and other Republicans looking to require more from those on Medicaid.
___
This story has been updated to correct that Medicaid recipients must certify the work requirement for six months, not three, and to reflect that the health care nonprofit’s name is KFF, not the Kaiser Family Foundation. | https://www.koin.com/news/politics/ap-georgia-launches-medicaid-expansion-in-closely-watched-test-of-work-requirements/ | 2023-07-01 14:09:50 | 1 | https://www.koin.com/news/politics/ap-georgia-launches-medicaid-expansion-in-closely-watched-test-of-work-requirements/ |
Police: Utah man admits to hanging, separate slaying
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) - A Utah man is in custody after police say he admitted hanging a man and killing another man as part of a “purge” that he claimed was directed by a higher power.
Christian Francis Taele, 28, was arrested after police responding to a report of an assault found the 23-year-old victim hanging from a piece of gym equipment at an apartment complex in Ogden on Saturday evening. It’s unclear if Taele has an attorney who can speak on his behalf.
KSL-TV reports he is being held for investigation of attempted murder.
Witnesses said Taele, of Lake Shore, approached the victim, strangled him with a rope or strap and kicked him numerous times before dragging him into the gym. The man was hospitalized and has no signs of brain activity.
“The attack was unprovoked and there is no indication that either the suspect or victim have ever spoken prior to the attack,” police wrote in an affidavit.
While Ogden police interviewed Taele, investigators say he confessed to a homicide in Spanish Fork and provided details of the slaying and the crime scene that had not been publicized. In that case, the body of 49-year-old Ryan Hooley was found next to a trash bin Friday.
“Christian stated that he killed both the victim in Spanish Fork and in Ogden because he was directed to by a higher power and to ‘purge’ the city,” according to a police booking affidavit.
Copyright 2022 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. | https://www.kmvt.com/2022/07/12/police-utah-man-admits-hanging-separate-slaying/ | 2022-07-12 04:40:54 | 0 | https://www.kmvt.com/2022/07/12/police-utah-man-admits-hanging-separate-slaying/ |
Pat Sajak announced on Twitter on Monday that the upcoming season of "Wheel of Fortune" will be his last as host of the popular game show.
“Wheel of Fortune” originally began in 1975 as a daytime series on NBC. In 1981, Sajak stepped in to replace former host Chuck Woolery alongside Susan Stafford, TODAY.com reported.
On March 22, 2019, Guinness World Records recognized Sajak for having the “longest career as a game show host for the same show.”
Get Philly local news, weather forecasts, sports and entertainment stories to your inbox. Sign up for NBC Philadelphia newsletters.
Sajak has won three Daytime Emmy Awards in the outstanding game show host category (1993, 1997, 1998) as well as a lifetime achievement prize in 2011, according to the Internet Movie Database, or IMDb, NBC News reported. | https://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/entertainment/entertainment-news/a-wonderful-ride-pat-sajak-announces-upcoming-season-will-be-his-last-as-host-of-wheel-of-fortune/3584270/ | 2023-06-13 00:15:32 | 1 | https://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/entertainment/entertainment-news/a-wonderful-ride-pat-sajak-announces-upcoming-season-will-be-his-last-as-host-of-wheel-of-fortune/3584270/ |
WFO HOUSTON/GALVESTON Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Saturday, November 26, 2022
_____
AREAL FLOOD WARNING
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Houston/Galveston TX
1243 PM CST Sat Nov 26 2022
...FLOOD WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 1245 PM CST THIS AFTERNOON...
The Flood Warning will expire at 1245 PM CST this afternoon for a
portion of southeast Texas, including the following county,
Galveston.
Flood waters have receded. The heavy rain has ended. Flooding is no
longer expected to pose a threat. Please continue to heed remaining
road closures.
_____
Copyright 2022 AccuWeather | https://www.sfgate.com/weather/article/TX-WFO-HOUSTON-GALVESTON-Warnings-Watches-and-17612389.php | 2022-11-26 19:09:00 | 0 | https://www.sfgate.com/weather/article/TX-WFO-HOUSTON-GALVESTON-Warnings-Watches-and-17612389.php |
The suspect accused of entering a Colorado gay nightclub clad in body armor and opening fire with an AR-15-style rifle, killing five people and wounding 17 others, was formally charged with hate crimes as well as murder on Tuesday.
Anderson Lee Aldrich, 22, sat upright in a chair during the hearing and appeared alert. In an earlier court appearance just a few days after the shooting, the defendant’s head and face were covered with bruises and Aldrich had to be prompted by attorneys to respond to questions from a judge.
Investigators said Aldrich entered Club Q, a sanctuary for the LGBTQ community in the mostly conservative city of Colorado Springs, just before midnight on Nov. 19 and began shooting during a drag queen’s birthday celebration. The killing stopped after patrons wrestled the suspect to the ground, beating Aldrich into submission, they said.
Aldrich had been held on hate crime charges but prosecutors had said previously they weren’t sure if those counts would stick because they needed to assess if there was adequate evidence to show it was a bias motivated crime.
District Attorney Michael Allen had noted that murder charges would carry the harshest penalty — likely life in prison — but also said it was important to show the community that bias motivated crimes are not tolerated if there was evidence to support the charge.
Aldrich, who is nonbinary and uses they/them pronouns according to defense court filings, was arrested at the club by police. They have not entered a plea or spoken about the events.
According to witnesses, Aldrich fired first at people gathered at the club’s bar before spraying bullets across the dance floor during the attack, which came on the eve of an annual day of remembrance for transgender people lost to violence.
More than a year before the shooting, Aldrich was arrested on allegations of making a bomb threat that led to the evacuation of about 10 homes. Aldrich threatened to harm their own family with a homemade bomb, ammunition and multiple weapons, authorities said at the time. Aldrich was booked into jail on suspicion of felony menacing and kidnapping, but the case was apparently later sealed and it’s unclear what became of the charges. There are no public indications that the case led to a conviction.
Ring doorbell video obtained by the AP shows Aldrich arriving at their mother’s front door with a big black bag, telling her the police were nearby and adding, “This is where I stand. Today I die.” | https://www.mynews13.com/fl/orlando/news/2022/12/06/colorado-club-q-shooting-suspect-charged-hate-crimes-lgbtq | 2022-12-06 17:08:31 | 0 | https://www.mynews13.com/fl/orlando/news/2022/12/06/colorado-club-q-shooting-suspect-charged-hate-crimes-lgbtq |
Can the Fed keep raising interest rates without causing a recession? Research says no
Can the Federal Reserve keep raising interest rates and defeat the nation's worst bout of inflation in 40 years without causing a recession?
Not according to a new research paper that concludes that such an "immaculate disinflation" has never happened before. The paper was produced by a group of leading economists, and three Fed officials addressed its conclusions in their own remarks Friday at a conference on monetary policy in New York.
When inflation soars, as it has for the past two years, the Fed typically responds by raising interest rates, often aggressively, to try to cool the economy and slow price increases. Those higher rates, in turn, make mortgages, auto loans, credit card borrowing and business lending more expensive.
READ MORE: Fed officials signal more rate hikes likely amid sticky inflation, minutes show
But sometimes inflation pressures still prove persistent and require ever-higher rates to tame. The result — steadily more expensive loans — can force companies to cancel new ventures and cut jobs and consumers to reduce spending. It all adds up to a recipe for recession.
And that, the research paper concludes, is just what has happened in previous periods of high inflation. The researchers reviewed 16 episodes since 1950 when a central bank like the Fed raised the cost of borrowing to fight inflation, in the United States, Canada, Germany and the United Kingdom. In each case, a recession resulted.
Federal Reserve Law Enforcement officers stand outside the Federal Reserve September 16, 2008 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)
"There is no post-1950 precedent for a sizable ... disinflation that does not entail substantial economic sacrifice or recession," the paper concluded.
The paper was written by a group of economists, including: Stephen Cecchetti, a professor at Brandeis University and a former research director at the Federal Reserve Bank of New York; Michael Feroli, chief U.S. economist at JPMorgan and a former Fed staffer; Peter Hooper, vice chair of research at Deutsche Bank, and Frederic Mishkin, a former Federal Reserve governor.
READ MORE: Retirees lost 10 percent of their savings in 2022, survey says
The paper coincides with a growing awareness in financial markets and among economists that the Fed will likely have to boost interest rates even higher than previously estimated. Over the past year, the Fed has raised its key short-term rate eight times.
The perception that the central bank will need to keep raising borrowing costs was reinforced by a government report Friday that the Fed's preferred inflation gauge accelerated in January after several months of declines. Prices jumped 0.6% from December to January, the biggest monthly increase since June.
The latest evidence of price acceleration makes it more likely that the Fed will need to do more to defeat high inflation.
Federal Reserve Board Chairman Jerome Powell speaks during a news conference after a Federal Open Market Committee meeting on January 29, 2020 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Samuel Corum/Getty Images)
Yet Philip Jefferson, a member of the Fed’s Board of Governors, offered remarks Friday at the monetary policy conference that suggested that a recession may not be inevitable, a view that Fed Chair Jerome Powell has also expressed. Jefferson downplayed the role of past episodes of inflation, noting that the pandemic so disrupted the economy that historical patterns are less reliable as a guide this time.
"History is useful, but it can only tell us so much, particularly in situations without historical precedent," Jefferson said. "The current situation is different from past episodes in at least four ways."
READ MORE: IRS proposes new reporting program for workers who earn tips
Those differences, he said, are the "unprecedented" disruption to supply chains since the pandemic; the decline in the number of people working or looking for work; the fact that the Fed has more credibility as an inflation-fighter than in the 1970s; and the fact that the Fed has moved forcefully to fight inflation with eight rate hikes in the past year.
Speaking at Friday's conference, Loretta Mester, president of the Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland, came closer to accepting the paper's findings. She said its conclusions, along with other recent research, "suggest that inflation could be more persistent than currently anticipated."
"I see the risks to the inflation forecast as tilted to the upside and the costs of continued high inflation as being significant," she said in prepared remarks.
Another speaker, Susan Collins, president of the Boston Fed, held out hope that a recession could be avoided even as the Fed seeks to conquer inflation with higher rates. Collins said she's "optimistic there is a path to restoring price stability without a significant downturn." She added, though, that she's "well-aware of the many risks and uncertainties" now surrounding the economy.
Yet Collins also suggested that the Fed will have to keep tightening credit and keep rates higher "for some, perhaps extended, time."
Some surprisingly strong economic reports last month suggested that the economy is more durable than it appeared at the end of last year. Such signs of resilience raised hopes that a recession could be avoided even if the Fed keeps tightening credit and makes mortgages, auto loans, credit card borrowing and many corporate loans increasingly expensive.
Problem is, inflation is also slowing more gradually and more fitfully than it first seemed last year. Earlier this month, the government revised up consumer price data. Partly as a result of the revisions, over the past three months, core consumer prices — which exclude volatile food and energy costs — have risen at a 4.6% annual rate, up from 4.3% in December.
Those trends raise the possibility that the Fed's policymakers will decide they must raise rates further than they’ve previously projected and keep them higher for longer to try to bring inflation down to their 2% target. Doing so would make a recession later this year more likely. Prices rose 5% in January from a year earlier, according to the Fed’s preferred measure.
Using the historical data, the authors project that if the Fed raises its benchmark rate to between 5.2% and 5.5% — three-quarters of a point higher than its current level, which many economists envision the Fed doing — the unemployment rate would rise to 5.1%, while inflation would fall as low as 2.9%, by the end of 2025.
Inflation at that level would still exceed Fed's target, suggesting that the central bank would have to raise rates even further.
In December, Fed officials projected that higher rates would slow growth and raise the unemployment rate to 4.6%, from 3.4% now. But they predicted the economy would grow slightly this year and next and avoid a downturn.
Other economists have pointed to periods when the Fed successfully achieved a so-called soft landing, including in 1983 and 1994. Yet in those periods, the paper notes, inflation wasn't nearly as severe as it was last year, when it peaked at 9.1% in June, a four-decade high. In those earlier cases, the Fed hiked rates to prevent inflation, rather than having to reduce inflation after it had already surged. | https://www.fox29.com/news/federal-reserve-interest-rates-cause-recession-economists-say | 2023-02-24 22:29:41 | 0 | https://www.fox29.com/news/federal-reserve-interest-rates-cause-recession-economists-say |
This is a carousel. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate
MIAMI (AP) — It was 2006. LeBron James wasn’t even midway through his first stint in Cleveland. He made the playoffs for the first time, was already a globally recognized star and well on his way to becoming the game’s best player.
As a 21-year-old, he averaged 30.2 points.
Fast forward 16 years. He’s left Cleveland, gone to Miami, won two championships, gotten married, became a father of three, gone back to Cleveland, won another championship, left for Los Angeles, won a fourth championship with the Lakers, still a giant star, still in the best-player conversation.
As a 37-year-old, he averaged 30.1 points.
James turns 38 on Friday, midway through his 20th season. Nobody in NBA history has averaged so many points as a 37-year-old. Not even close. Karl Malone averaged 23.2 points at that age, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar averaged 20.2 and Julius Erving averaged 20.2. There have been 150 players in NBA history who played at 37; the average scoring clip of the other 149 was 8.3 points per game.
Yet here is James, simply not slowing down. He averaged more points at 37 then he did at 22. Or 23. Or 24. Or any other age over the last 16 years.
“I know how feverishly he works on his game,” Lakers coach Darvin Ham said. “Just being in the gym, seeing him in the gym ... you know, he’s not just out there playing his own individual game of H-O-R-S-E. He actually works on the shots and just being ready to be able to strike from any zone or any distance.”
James is closing in on passing Abdul-Jabbar for the NBA career scoring record — they’re separated by only 574 points — and he’s as prolific a scorer as he’s ever been.
“I do know how much I put into the game,” James said. “I know how much I put into my body, into my mind, and all of those things. But I kind of surprise myself sometimes, just at the level. When you look at the history of the game... doesn’t seem like many have played at this level for this many years and this many miles and things on their resume.”
Not many. If any. Not at 37, anyway.
He averaged not just the 30.1 points, but 8.5 rebounds and 6.2 assists during this lap around the sun. Only six players at that age averaged more rebounds, only four players — Steve Nash, Chris Paul, Jason Kidd and John Stockton, four of the best point guards ever — averaged more assists at 37.
At his current pace, James could catch Abdul-Jabbar for the scoring record by early February. And he doesn’t intend to stop playing anytime soon, either, so that record might be way out of reach by the time James is actually done.
“He constantly works at his craft,” said Miami coach Erik Spoelstra, the only coach to win more than one championship with James. “So, he’s going to continue to develop new skills to put in his toolkit. He doesn’t get bored with that process. You can tell. He’s like a computer. When he sees another player work on something, or do something in the game, he says, ‘Oh, I want to try that.’ ... He never gets bored with that.”
He has, however, gotten bored with losing.
The Lakers are 14-21 and are without perennial All-Star big man Anthony Davis, who remains out with a foot injury with no timetable for his return. They’re mired near the bottom of the NBA and need a big rally in order to avoid missing the playoffs for a second consecutive season. Since James and Davis led the Lakers to the 2020 NBA title, the team hasn’t won a playoff series; it went out in the first round in 2021, and didn’t make it in 2022.
James is averaging 27.8 points, 8.1 rebounds and 6.6 assists this season. He’s never finished a season with averages that high in all three of those categories — not even in any of his four MVP seasons.
And, right now, it seems like it’s going for naught.
“I don’t want to finish my career playing at this level, from a team aspect,” James said. “I want to still be able to compete for championships because I know what I can still bring to any ballclub with the right pieces.”
He’ll be a 38-year-old All-Star when the game rolls around in February; only five other players have been in that game at 38 or older. The Lakers are only three games out of the last play-in tournament spot, so it’s not like there’s no hope for this season.
But he’s not playing for All-Star longevity marks, or the chance to squeak into the playoffs, or even scoring records. He doesn’t know how much longer he wants to play, but knows what he still wants to do.
“I’m a winner. And I want to win,” James said. “I want to win and give myself a chance to win and still compete for championships. That has always been my passion, my goal since I entered the league, an 18-year-old kid out of Akron, Ohio. I know it takes steps to get there. And once you get there, you know how to get there.
“Playing basketball at this level just to be playing basketball, it’s not in my DNA. It’s not in my DNA anymore. So, we’ll see what happens. We’ll see how fresh my mind stays over the next couple of years.”
___
More AP NBA: https://apnews.com/hub/NBA and https://twitter.com/AP_Sports | https://www.sfgate.com/sports/article/As-he-turns-38-LeBron-is-clear-He-still-wants-17682858.php | 2022-12-29 11:27:54 | 1 | https://www.sfgate.com/sports/article/As-he-turns-38-LeBron-is-clear-He-still-wants-17682858.php |
Solari Dispatch Management, new system powered by RainbowCare platform, interfaces with electronic medical records and improves dispatch of, communication with, and tracking of mobile crisis teams in real-time.
TEMPE, Ariz., May 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Solari Crisis & Human Services and Rainbow Health LLC have partnered to develop and produce a new mobile crisis team dispatch system. Solari Dispatch Management, a branded product of RainbowCare's white-label offering, interfaces with Electronic Medical Record (EMR) systems and enables crisis centers to dispatch and track mobile crisis response teams. The application allows information to flow from the EMR to the mobile response team's cell phones and tracks progress of the team through GPS.
Solari Dispatch Management includes a web portal to assign mobile crisis teams to calls and performs the following functions:
- Shares necessary information with the mobile team via a private cell phone application to provide continuity of care to the caller
- Tracks progress and safety of the mobile crisis team en route to the caller
- Communicates in real time with the mobile crisis team via the app
- Allows for the entering of schedules for availability/status
The cell phone application feature of Solari Dispatch Management provides mobile crisis teams with the following:
- Information about the crisis in progress
- Directions to the crisis location
- Approximate time of arrival at crisis location
- Allows for note taking with information automatically integrated into the dispatcher's EMR
Solari Dispatch Management has been successfully implemented and used in Arizona since April 10, 2023, at Solari's Tempe, Arizona, crisis call center. Solari and Rainbow Health plan to implement the system in Oklahoma later this year, with the potential to market it to other states and crisis call centers.
"We are grateful for our partnership with Rainbow Health in the development of this important, new system. Solari Dispatch Management allows our crisis call center to dispatch, track, and interact with mobile crisis teams in the field faster and easier than ever before so they can provide crucial and often life-saving assistance when people need it most," said Justin Chase, President/CEO of Solari.
"Rainbow Health is excited to grow together with our partner Solari, a crisis services & public health programs leader," said Shail Sinhasane, CEO/Founder of Rainbow Health LLC.
He further adds, "RainbowCare is a unified technology platform that enables our partners to address response from crisis intervention to care delivery. With the growing demand to respond to 988 and crisis calls, an ideal system would require several components functioning together in synchronicity: Infrastructure to respond to calls, efficiency in mobile crisis teams dispatch, accurate data reporting and coordination of resources for clients requires a platform to support crisis management in a unified coordination.
"RainbowCare, 'the healthcare equalizer,' aims to deliver on that promise across communities through partners like Solari, inspiring people from hope to better health."
Solari Crisis & Human Services is a Tempe, Arizona-based non-profit organization dedicated to helping individuals by Inspiring Hope through a continuum of health care services. Solari's vision is to be the trusted leader in improving lives and communities through human connection and innovation. Learn more at www.Solari-inc.org
Rainbow Health is the healthcare equalizer organization based in Houston, TX, delivering care at the last-mile through its RainbowCare suite of solutions. The company supports virtual & at-home healthcare programs via its modular and scalable unified care coordination platform that can be tailored to patient's clinical, social, and behavioral health needs. Learn more at www.rainbow.health
View original content to download multimedia:
SOURCE Solari Crisis and Human Services; Rainbow Health LLC | https://www.mysuncoast.com/prnewswire/2023/05/03/solari-rainbow-health-announce-new-mobile-crisis-team-dispatch-system-respond-988-crisis-calls/ | 2023-05-03 16:08:43 | 0 | https://www.mysuncoast.com/prnewswire/2023/05/03/solari-rainbow-health-announce-new-mobile-crisis-team-dispatch-system-respond-988-crisis-calls/ |
WASHINGTON -- President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden will host the cast of the TV series "Ted Lasso" at the White House on Monday to promote mental health and well-being.
Jason Sudeikis, who plays the title character - an American coaching a soccer team in London - and other members of the cast will meet with the Bidens "to discuss the importance of addressing your mental health to promote overall wellbeing," the White House said. The third season of the Emmy-winning, feel-good Apple TV+ series began streaming last week.
A White House official said the Bidens had seen some of the show and are familiar with its "message of positivity, hope, kindness, and empathy." Cast members expected to be in attendence include: Hannah Waddingham, Jeremy Swift, Phil Dunster, Brett Goldstein, Brendan Hunt, Toheeb Jimoh, Cristo Fernandez, Kola Bokinni, Billy Harris, and James Lance.
Biden has previously called on lawmakers in both parties to expand resources to fight the "mental health crisis" in the nation as part of his " unity agenda." His administration has surged funding to bolster the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline and expand school-based mental health professionals. | https://abc7ny.com/ted-lasso-mental-health-visit-the-white-house-president-joe-biden/12980909/ | 2023-03-20 09:43:00 | 0 | https://abc7ny.com/ted-lasso-mental-health-visit-the-white-house-president-joe-biden/12980909/ |
MEXICO CITY (AP) — The tortured bodies of four municipal employees were found Saturday stuffed into a vehicle in Mexico’s Caribbean coast resort of Playa del Carmen.
Prosecutors in the Caribbean coast state of Quintana Roo said identified the victims as city employees, but gave no additional details.
Local officials later confirmed the four were municipal inspectors, and said their bodies showed signs of torture.
Playa del Carmen has long had a problem with illicit businesses, drug sales at shops and beach front restaurants taking over the beach zone. City inspectors are supposed to enforce local codes at such establishments.
It was the latest bit of bad news for the Caribbean coast, where sargassum seaweed has arrived unusually early this year.
Workers and volunteers have begun gathering mounds of seaweed on the beaches, almost two months earlier than usual. The noxious-smelling sea algae usually doesn’t arrive on Mexico’s Caribbean coast until late March or April.
Last year also saw a big influx of sargassum, almost as bad as the peak year of 2018. | https://www.beaumontenterprise.com/news/world/article/4-city-inspectors-slain-at-mexico-s-playa-del-17778930.php | 2023-02-11 22:57:52 | 0 | https://www.beaumontenterprise.com/news/world/article/4-city-inspectors-slain-at-mexico-s-playa-del-17778930.php |
Bills from Sen. Booker, Reps. Khanna, McGovern, Blumenauer and Meng aim to provide stronger protections for farmed animals in alignment with ASPCA asks for the 2023 Farm Bill
WASHINGTON, Feb. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the ASPCA® (The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals®) commends federal lawmakers for introducing four bills that will help transform our food system away from the destructive factory farming model and toward a system rooted in compassion and fairness by creating new protections for animals, meatpacking workers, farmworkers, farmers and frontline communities.
The ASPCA is proud to be working with a broad coalition to support this package of bills, which includes the following:
- Industrial Agriculture Accountability Act (Sen. Cory Booker, Reps. Jim McGovern, Earl Blumenauer, Grace Meng) – would improve the welfare of farmed animals throughout the supply chain and place the liability for disasters on the corporations and industrial operators who profit the most from factory farming, rather than American taxpayers.
- Farm System Reform Act (Sen. Cory Booker, Rep. Ro Khanna) – would create a more humane food system by moving away from destructive factory farming and support the transition toward higher welfare, pasture-based farms and alternative crop production.
- Protecting America's Meatpacking Workers Act (Sen. Cory Booker, Rep. Ro Khanna) – would provide needed protections for meatpacking workers along with systemic reforms such as creating a fair market that allows independent farmers, ranchers and robust local food systems to thrive.
- Protect America's Children from Toxic Pesticides Act (Sen. Cory Booker) – would end the use of more than 100 of the most damaging toxic pesticides that have been scientifically proven to harm the safety of farmworkers and their families.
"The suffering built into the American food system is unconscionable, but not unsolvable. Legislation to end systemic farm animal cruelty—including the Farm System Reform Act and the Industrial Agriculture Accountability Act—would institute vital safeguards that animals deserve and the majority of Americans demand," said Matt Bershadker, ASPCA president and CEO. "Federal lawmakers have shown compassion and courage introducing these and other measures to support meatpacking workers and protect children from toxic pesticides. We deeply appreciate their efforts and fully support this package of humane legislation on behalf of all the animals and people it will protect."
"For years I have worked to elevate the voices of farmers, workers and consumers in urban and rural communities, sounding the alarm about our broken food system and calling for change," said Sen. Booker. "The COVID-19 pandemic, the war in Ukraine and recent climate change-related disasters have highlighted how fragile our current food system is. So, I'm excited to re-introduce a package of bills that would help mold our food system into one that is more competitive, resilient, humane and just for everyone. I'm eager to work with my colleagues on the Senate Agriculture Committee to make meaningful progress on these issues, because the status quo created by agribusiness special interests is putting all of us at risk."
"Corporations running factory farms are making record profits by dodging their most basic responsibilities to treat their animals humanely, protect their workers and safeguard the environment," said Rep. McGovern. "And when disaster strikes, it's taxpayers who are picking up the tab. I'm leading the charge to pass the Industrial Agriculture Accountability Act with Senator Cory Booker and Representatives Earl Blumenauer and Grace Meng because it's time to say enough to excessive corporate greed and unnecessary cruelty. It's time for Congress to envision a food system based on compassion for farm animals. It's time for dignity for food and farm workers, and fairness for small farmers and the American public."
"I have been very proud to partner with Senator Booker to try and reform our broken food system to maintain fair competition, high animal welfare standards and level the playing field for family farmers, ranchers and agricultural workers," said Rep. Khanna. "These bills shine a light on the disturbing practices in our current system and can help usher in a new, safer and more resilient system."
"The Industrial Agriculture Accountability Act places the liability for disasters where it belongs—on big agribusiness," said Rep. Meng. "I am proud to help lead the charge on improving the welfare of animals on factory farms while also holding corporations and industrial operators liable, instead of the American taxpayer. Farm animal cruelty and the practices that allow it to thrive must come to an end. Proud to join my colleagues Reps. McGovern, Blumenauer and Senator Booker in this effort."
Almost 10 billion animals are raised on U.S. factory farms every year, crowded together in intensive confinement and unable to carry out even some of their most basic natural behaviors. According to a nationwide online survey, the vast majority (89 percent) of Americans are concerned about the impacts of the factory farming industry—citing animal welfare, worker safety or public health risks. This has led to strong, bipartisan support for government intervention to reform industrial animal agriculture.
As the urgency around these issues continues to increase, the ASPCA recently unveiled its farm animal policy platform, calling on Congress to pass a Farm Bill that incorporates critical reforms to protect billions of farmed animals and bring our food system in alignment with Americans' widespread concerns about the impacts of industrial animal agriculture and desire to safeguard animals and the environment. The ASPCA also led more than 40 animal welfare organizations in sending a letter to President Biden and congressional leaders urging them to come together to build a more humane and fair food system through the 2023 Farm Bill.
To learn more about the ASPCA's recommendations for improving farmed animal welfare through the 2023 Farm Bill, please visit ASPCA.org/2023FarmBill.
About the ASPCA®
Founded in 1866, the ASPCA® (The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals®) was the first animal welfare organization to be established in North America and today serves as the nation's leading voice for vulnerable and victimized animals. As a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit corporation with more than two million supporters nationwide, the ASPCA is committed to preventing cruelty to dogs, cats, equines, and farm animals throughout the United States. The ASPCA assists animals in need through on-the-ground disaster and cruelty interventions, behavioral rehabilitation, animal placement, legal and legislative advocacy, and the advancement of the sheltering and veterinary community through research, training, and resources. For more information, visit www.ASPCA.org, and follow the ASPCA on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
View original content to download multimedia:
SOURCE ASPCA | https://www.wymt.com/prnewswire/2023/02/02/aspca-commends-federal-lawmakers-introducing-bills-create-more-humane-fair-food-system/ | 2023-02-03 01:51:38 | 1 | https://www.wymt.com/prnewswire/2023/02/02/aspca-commends-federal-lawmakers-introducing-bills-create-more-humane-fair-food-system/ |
Following the attack on author Salman Rushdie, NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to Iranian American writer Azar Nafisi about attempts to silence writers. Her latest book is: Read Dangerously.
Copyright 2022 NPR
Following the attack on author Salman Rushdie, NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to Iranian American writer Azar Nafisi about attempts to silence writers. Her latest book is: Read Dangerously.
Copyright 2022 NPR | https://www.knau.org/2022-08-23/an-iranian-american-writer-makes-a-case-against-censorship-and-for-rushdie | 2022-08-23 09:28:29 | 1 | https://www.knau.org/2022-08-23/an-iranian-american-writer-makes-a-case-against-censorship-and-for-rushdie |
NEW YORK, April 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ --
WHY: Rosen Law Firm reminds purchasers of the securities of Marathon Digital Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: MARA) between May 10, 2021 and February 28, 2023, both dates inclusive (the "Class Period"), of the important May 30, 2023 lead plaintiff deadline.
SO WHAT: If you purchased Marathon securities during the Class Period you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out of pocket fees or costs through a contingency fee arrangement.
WHAT TO DO NEXT: To join the Marathon class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=3108 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. A class action lawsuit has already been filed. If you wish to serve as lead plaintiff, you must move the Court no later than May 30, 2023. A lead plaintiff is a representative party acting on behalf of other class members in directing the litigation.
WHY ROSEN LAW: We encourage investors to select qualified counsel with a track record of success in leadership roles. Often, firms issuing notices do not have comparable experience, resources or any meaningful peer recognition. Many of these firms do not actually handle securities class actions, but are merely middlemen that refer clients or partner with law firms that actually litigate the cases. Be wise in selecting counsel. The Rosen Law Firm represents investors throughout the globe, concentrating its practice in securities class actions and shareholder derivative litigation. Rosen Law Firm has achieved the largest ever securities class action settlement against a Chinese Company. Rosen Law Firm was Ranked No. 1 by ISS Securities Class Action Services for number of securities class action settlements in 2017. The firm has been ranked in the top 4 each year since 2013 and has recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for investors. In 2019 alone the firm secured over $438 million for investors. In 2020, founding partner Laurence Rosen was named by law360 as a Titan of Plaintiffs' Bar. Many of the firm's attorneys have been recognized by Lawdragon and Super Lawyers.
DETAILS OF THE CASE: The complaint alleges that throughout the Class Period, defendants made materially false and misleading statements regarding Marathon's business, operations, and prospects. Specifically, defendants made false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (1) Marathon overstated the efficacy of its disclosure controls and procedures and internal control over financial reporting; (2) as a result, Marathon's revenues and cost of revenue were materially misstated during the Class Period; (3) the foregoing, once revealed, was reasonably likely to have a material negative impact on Marathon's financial condition; and (4) as a result, Marathon's public statements were materially false and misleading at all relevant times. When the true details entered the market, the lawsuit claims that investors suffered damages.
To join the Marathon class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=3108 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.
No Class Has Been Certified. Until a class is certified, you are not represented by counsel unless you retain one. You may select counsel of your choice. You may also remain an absent class member and do nothing at this point. An investor's ability to share in any potential future recovery is not dependent upon serving as lead plaintiff.
Follow us for updates on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-rosen-law-firm, on Twitter: https://twitter.com/rosen_firm or on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rosenlawfirm/.
Attorney Advertising. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
Contact Information:
Laurence Rosen, Esq.
Phillip Kim, Esq.
The Rosen Law Firm, P.A.
275 Madison Avenue, 40th Floor
New York, NY 10016
Tel: (212) 686-1060
Toll Free: (866) 767-3653
Fax: (212) 202-3827
lrosen@rosenlegal.com
pkim@rosenlegal.com
cases@rosenlegal.com
www.rosenlegal.com
View original content to download multimedia:
SOURCE Rosen Law Firm, P.A. | https://www.wlbt.com/prnewswire/2023/04/15/rosen-global-leading-law-firm-encourages-marathon-digital-holdings-inc-investors-secure-counsel-before-important-deadline-securities-class-action-mara/ | 2023-04-15 16:37:02 | 0 | https://www.wlbt.com/prnewswire/2023/04/15/rosen-global-leading-law-firm-encourages-marathon-digital-holdings-inc-investors-secure-counsel-before-important-deadline-securities-class-action-mara/ |
NASA forms team to study UFOs
(CNN) - NASA is assembling a team to study unidentified flying objects, better known as UFOs.
The agency says it wants to know more about incidents that cannot be identified as aircraft or any known natural phenomena.
It says it is interested because of national security and air safety and notes there is no evidence they are alien in nature.
The study begins in early fall and is expected to take nine months.
It will focus on identifying available data from the government, civilians, nonprofits and companies. It will also focus on how to best collect future data and how NASA can use it to move the scientific understanding of it forward.
The team’s work will be independent from the work that the Department of Defense is doing on unidentified aerial phenomena.
Copyright 2022 CNN Newsource. All rights reserved. | https://www.wbrc.com/2022/06/09/nasa-forms-team-study-ufos/ | 2022-06-09 19:32:29 | 1 | https://www.wbrc.com/2022/06/09/nasa-forms-team-study-ufos/ |
Joe Dumars might have been destined for this job.
He played with the Bad Boys, those Detroit Pistons teams that were physical, aggressive and intimidating. And even in those rough-and-tumble times, he wound up becoming the first recipient of the NBA’s sportsmanship award — now called the Joe Dumars Trophy.
He’s now tasked with ensuring that players don’t act like his old teammates often did. Dumars became Executive Vice President and Head of Basketball Operations for the NBA in May, making him a major decider in all things related to player discipline for on-court actions.
His first big decisions related to player discipline came earlier this week, when the NBA suspended Miami Heat teammates Caleb Martin and Nikola Jovic for their roles in a scuffle during a game against the Toronto Raptors.
“You want to you want to do something where you really feel like you’re contributing,” Dumars said. “Basically, this is the only place I haven’t contributed to in this game.”
At 59, with two championships as a player, another as an executive and a lifetime within the game, he doesn’t have to be working. He could be spending his days playing and watching tennis, the sport he started playing as a 10-year-old and has loved ever since. Instead, he’s moved to New York, with office views from a high-rise not far from Rockefeller Center and Radio City Music Hall, smack in the middle of Manhattan.
“I tell people that we are stewards of the game,” Dumars said. “And people go, ‘What does that mean?’ Well, we make sure that the trains are taking off on time. We make sure that the game stays clean. We make sure that there’s any time there’s any disruption or things that should not be, we are here to clean this up and make sure we are presenting a great product and presenting it the right way.”
When an altercation happens like the one Saturday in Miami, the players involved are asked to consent to an interview with league officials, video is reviewed, and Dumars and other top executives decide the best course of action.
It’s reasonable to think this call by Dumars and his team was easy: Martin drove Toronto’s Christian Koloko into some baseline seats — thankfully unoccupied at the time — and Jovic, even though he didn’t really appear to do much to add fuel to the fire, clearly left the bench area and therefore broke one of the NBA’s absolute no-no’s.
Martin missed Monday’s game against the Raptors and will lose roughly $45,000 in salary.
“I definitely don’t disagree with it,” a contrite Martin, who reached out to Koloko to apologize and promised him that he’d be picking up a future dinner check.
Jovic also had to sit out Monday, meaning the Heat rookie has now been suspended for more games (one) than he has played (zero).
What happened Saturday could have been much worse, since Martin, Koloko and about a dozen other people all wound up where fans were. Martin ended up next to a woman in the second row; her halftime acquisition of a large popcorn, somehow, was not spilled.
But things didn’t escalate, Dumars acted swiftly, and case closed.
Not everything has been that easy for the league in recent weeks — Phoenix owner Robert Sarver will likely sell his NBA and WNBA franchises before his one-year suspension for boorish behavior ends, Boston coach Ime Udoka will miss this entire season because of an inappropriate workplace relationship, Golden State had to deal with Draymond Green punching teammate Jordan Poole in practice and video of that exchange leaking, and Detroit assistant general manager Rob Murphy was placed on leave following allegations of misconduct made by a female former team employee.
Sarver was suspended by NBA Commissioner Adam Silver. The other incidents have been handled at the team level. On-court matters, those rise to Dumars’ desk high above Manhattan.
“I’m super excited to work with him, and to learn from him, and to collaborate with him,” said Monty McCutchen, the NBA vice president overseeing referee operations. “The best collaborations are collaborations that both people, both groups, both departments benefit from. And in this short time, Joe has really proven to be a collaborator and to be a builder of relationships. I’m excited about what that means for the future.”
Dumars knows what it’s like to be on the receiving end of the player-discipline side of stories. He might not have had the full “Bad Boy” reputation earned by Pistons teammates like Bill Laimbeer, Dennis Rodman, Rick Mahorn, Isiah Thomas and John Salley. But he certainly wasn’t immune to scuffles; he was fined twice in December 1990 alone for dustups with twin brothers Harvey and Horace Grant, the second of those coming in a Christmas game. And as a Pistons executive, he was once fined $500,000 for leaking memos to a reporter.
He thinks having been on all sides of the NBA will only help him in this new gig.
“If I didn’t have the career I had, maybe my mentality would be different,” Dumars said. “But when you’ve done stuff at the highest level in this in this business, that’s kind of where you want to live.”
___
Tim Reynolds is a national basketball writer for The Associated Press. Write to him at treynolds(at)ap.org
___
More AP NBA: https://apnews.com/hub/NBA and https://twitter.com/AP_Sports | https://www.beaumontenterprise.com/sports/article/Analysis-Joe-Dumars-was-made-for-his-new-role-at-17532373.php | 2022-10-25 10:22:38 | 1 | https://www.beaumontenterprise.com/sports/article/Analysis-Joe-Dumars-was-made-for-his-new-role-at-17532373.php |
NEW YORK, July 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Rhino, the leading real estate technology company and pioneer of security deposit insurance, announced today its partnership with AmTrust Financial to provide an additional $60 million in premium-writing capacity for its core product offering. AmTrust Financial, an international property and casualty insurer, will join Rhino's existing panel of industry-leading insurance carriers and reinsurers, bringing Rhino's total premium-writing capacity to over $200 million.
Rhino's partnership with AmTrust Financial will further enhance the company's capacity to support the rapid growth and adoption of its innovative security deposit insurance solution and modernize the rental experience, making it easier and more efficient for both property owners and renters.
"We are excited to support Rhino in setting a new standard for the renting experience. Partnering with Rhino, the forerunner in security deposit insurance, is a natural fit for AmTrust's customer-centric culture," said Jeff Fenster, EVP and Head of AmTrust North American Specialty Risk.
"As the upfront cost of renting continues rising to unprecedented levels, renters are increasingly turning to innovative solutions, like security deposit insurance, to remove barriers to finding affordable, quality housing," said Benjamin Lantos, Rhino Co-Founder and Chief Risk Officer. "Rhino's partnership with AmTrust Financial will help a growing base of renters save money and give property owners the financial protections they need to operate sustainable businesses."
Rhino hit a milestone earlier this year, announcing that its security deposit insurance was offered in more than 2 million homes, saving American renters more than $800 million in upfront move-in costs.
About Rhino
Rhino was founded to give renters everywhere greater financial freedom to plan and enjoy their lives. We eliminate the need for traditional security deposits by replacing them with smart, affordable insurance so renters can maintain control of their cash. Instead of a large upfront cash security deposit, renters pay Rhino a small monthly fee, and Rhino insures the property owner for damages that might occur and lost rent. To date, we are offered in over 2 million homes with a 6 million home partner network, and we have saved renters over $800 million in cash.
About AmTrust Financial Services, Inc.
AmTrust Financial Services, Inc., a multinational insurance holding company headquartered in New York, offers specialty property and casualty insurance products, including workers' compensation, business owner's policy (BOP), general liability and extended service and warranty coverage. With nearly 6,000 employees worldwide, AmTrust has grown to become an industry-leading insurance provider, focusing on small business insurance solutions. AmTrust is rated "A-" (Excellent) with a Financial Size of "XV" by A.M. Best. For more information about AmTrust, visit www.amtrustfinancial.com
View original content:
SOURCE Rhino | https://www.wbay.com/prnewswire/2022/07/29/rhino-announces-strategic-partnership-with-amtrust-financial/ | 2022-07-29 22:21:39 | 0 | https://www.wbay.com/prnewswire/2022/07/29/rhino-announces-strategic-partnership-with-amtrust-financial/ |
by: AJ Fox, KSEE24 Chief Meteorologist Posted: Jul 13, 2022 / 05:42 PM PDT Updated: Jul 13, 2022 / 05:42 PM PDT SHARE AJ Fox has your forecast for the Southern San Joaquin Valley. | https://www.yourcentralvalley.com/weather/ksee-weather/south-valley-forecast-1372/ | 2022-07-14 02:04:33 | 0 | https://www.yourcentralvalley.com/weather/ksee-weather/south-valley-forecast-1372/ |
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla., Feb. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The International Space Station (ISS) National Laboratory today released a new research announcement soliciting flight concepts for "Technology Advancement and Applied Research Leveraging the ISS National Lab." This solicitation is open to a broad range of technology areas including chemical and material synthesis in space, bonding, translational medicine, in-space edge computing and on-demand cloud computing technologies, and the use of ISS remote sensing data to improve geospatial analytics for commercial use.
Space-based technology development and demonstration is a strategic priority for the ISS National Lab, as it provides an opportunity for accelerated technology maturation to enable advancements that improve life on Earth and build commerce in low Earth orbit. Through this research announcement, offerors may propose to use the unique ISS environment to develop, test, or mature products and processes that have a demonstrated potential to produce near-term and positive direct or indirect economic impact.
More specifically, emphasis will be placed on proposals for the testing and space qualification of hardware prototypes and for advancing process improvements, such as (but not limited to):
- Hardware prototype testing: Innovations addressing hardware product development gaps and emerging technology proliferation in the areas of computing, electronics, nanotechnologies, robotics, sensors, communications, remote sensing, and satellite technology.
- Process improvements: Use of the ISS as a test bed for advancing development of facilities for high-throughput investigations, use of space-based data to facilitate modeling of industrial systems, or demonstration of new methodologies for spaceflight research and development.
- Advanced materials: Current advanced materials research that addresses the development of next-generation production methods, the testing of novel materials, and the exploitation of materials with unique properties.
- Translational medicine: Validation of accelerated disease modeling, analyzation of macromolecular structures for drug design, and demonstration of novel drug delivery and diagnostic services.
This research announcement will follow a two-step proposal submission process. Before being invited to submit a full proposal, all interested investigators must submit a Step 1: Concept Summary for review. The Center for the Advancement of Science in Space, Inc. (CASIS), manager of the ISS National Lab, will host a webinar on Thursday, March 9, 2023, at 2 p.m. EST to discuss ISS facilities and capabilities associated with this research announcement. A recording of the webinar will be made available to the research community through the research announcement webpage.
Step 1: Concept Summaries must be submitted by end of day on April 17, 2023. Step 2: Full Proposals (from those invited to submit) will be due by end of day July 17, 2023.
Flight concepts selected via this research announcement may be awarded funding to enable mission integration and operations support for projects that will be implemented on the ISS. The total set aside funding for this research announcement is approximately $750,000, with an expectation to make three to five awards. To learn more about this opportunity, including how to submit a Step 1: Concept Summary, please visit the research announcement webpage. To learn more about the ISS National Lab and the science that it sponsors, please visit our website at www.ISSNationalLab.org.
To download a high-resolution photo for this release, click here.
About the International Space Station (ISS) National Laboratory: The International Space Station (ISS) is a one-of-a-kind laboratory that enables research and technology development not possible on Earth. As a public service enterprise, the ISS National Lab allows researchers to leverage this multiuser facility to improve life on Earth, mature space-based business models, advance science literacy in the future workforce, and expand a sustainable and scalable market in low Earth orbit. Through this orbiting national laboratory, research resources on the ISS are available to support non-NASA science, technology and education initiatives from U.S. government agencies, academic institutions, and the private sector. The Center for the Advancement of Science in Space, Inc. (CASIS) manages the ISS National Lab, under Cooperative Agreement with NASA, facilitating access to its permanent microgravity research environment, a powerful vantage point in low Earth orbit, and the extreme and varied conditions of space. To learn more about the ISS National Lab, visit www.ISSNationalLab.org.
Media Contact:
Patrick O'Neill
904-806-0035
PONeill@ISSNationalLab.org
View original content:
SOURCE International Space Station National Lab | https://www.kalb.com/prnewswire/2023/02/28/international-space-station-national-laboratory-opens-technology-advancement-research-announcement/ | 2023-02-28 19:36:42 | 1 | https://www.kalb.com/prnewswire/2023/02/28/international-space-station-national-laboratory-opens-technology-advancement-research-announcement/ |
Ringbrothers has returned to the SEMA show with a modified 1948 Chevrolet pickup truck that the Wisconsin company bills as its most extreme creation yet. That’s a significant claim considering the same company has previously revealed a stunning 1972 AMC Javelin AMX with 1,100 hp on tap, as well as a 1969 Dodge Charger that took over 4,700 hours to complete.
The ’48 pickup, known as Enyo, is a mashup of vintage farm truck and modern hot rod, and from some angles gives off Plymouth Prowler vibes. According to Ringbrothers, the build took more than 10,000 hours to complete, due mostly to all the custom touches that were implemented to show off the company’s talents, many of them newly developed for this build.
The list includes the new suspension, carbon-fiber parts, and fully functional aerodynamic elements like the wings, splitters, and rear diffuser. The Enyo also sports a custom interior with elements that look like pieces of sculpture.
The Enyo rides on a chassis that was designed by Ahlman Engineering and Roadster Shop. The chassis is similar to what you find in an open-wheel race car, and somehow Ringbrothers managed to modify the 1948 Chevy pickup’s steel cab to fit it. Modifications included narrowing the cab and chopping it by four inches. Parts that couldn’t be retained were replaced by carbon-fiber pieces, including a single piece for the belly pan that runs from front to back.
Power comes from a 510-cubic-inch (8.4-liter) V-8 built by Goodwin Competition, and peaks at 1,000 hp. The engine features Kinsler eight-stack injection, a Holley fuel management system, and a Bowler Performance Corvette automatic transaxle.
Getting the power to the ground is a fully independent suspension system with Ohlins shocks, and attached at the hubs are custom HRE wheels housing a Brembo brake package with 6-piston calipers. The wheels are wrapped in a set of slick tires from Goodyear. An air jack system helps make it easy to swap on street-legal tires when it’s time to leave the track.
“This long-term project really showcases our ability to explore new means of design, engineering and performance within an entirely new realm of challenges and production with our partners,” Mike Ring, co-owner of Ringbrothers, said in a statement.
The SEMA show runs until Nov. 4 in Las Vegas and has three additional Ringbrothers creations on display. These are based on a 1969 Chevrolet Camaro, a 1969 Ford Mustang, and a 1972 Chevrolet K5 Blazer.
Related Articles
- Ford F-150 Raptor won’t be electrified anytime soon
- VW highlights Jetta GLI’s tuning potential with SEMA concept
- Toyota Trailhunter aims for overlanding from the factory
- Ram electric truck concept delayed, debuts Jan. 5 at CES
- Nissan reveals a V-8-powered Frontier | https://www.kark.com/automotive/internet-brands/ringbrothers-reveals-a-1948-chevy-super-truck-called-enyo/ | 2022-11-03 16:41:19 | 1 | https://www.kark.com/automotive/internet-brands/ringbrothers-reveals-a-1948-chevy-super-truck-called-enyo/ |
NORTH LAS VEGAS (AP) — Las Vegas police on Tuesday arrested and raided the home of a former “Dances With Wolves” actor turned alleged cult leader accused of sexually assaulting young indigenous girls during a period spanning two decades, according to police records obtained by The Associated Press.
Nathan Lee Chasing His Horse, who goes by Nathan Chasing Horse, was taken into custody in the afternoon near the North Las Vegas home he is said to share with his five wives.
Investigators remained at the actor’s home hours after he was taken into custody, Nexstar’s KLAS reports.
Known for his role as the young Sioux tribe member Smiles a Lot in the Oscar-winning Kevin Costner film, Chasing Horse gained a reputation among tribes across the United States and in Canada as a so-called medicine man who performed healing ceremonies and spiritual gatherings and, police allege, used his position to abuse young Native American girls.
His arrest is the culmination of a monthslong investigation that began after police received a tip in October 2022. According to a 50-page search warrant obtained by AP, Chasing Horse is believed to be the leader of a cult known as The Circle.
According to the document, Las Vegas police have identified at least six alleged victims and uncovered sexual allegations against Chasing Horse dating to the early 2000s in multiple states, including Montana, South Dakota and Nevada, where he has lived for about a decade.
There was no lawyer listed in court records for Chasing Horse who could comment on his behalf as of Tuesday evening.
Chasing Horse was born on the Rosebud Reservation in South Dakota, which is home to the Sicangu Sioux, one of the seven tribes of the Lakota nation.
In 2018, according to the warrant, he was banished from the Fort Peck Reservation in Poplar, Montana, amid allegations of human trafficking.
“Nathan Chasing Horse used spiritual traditions and their belief system as a tool to sexually assault young girls on numerous occasions,” it reads, adding that his followers believed he could communicate with higher beings and referred to him as “Medicine Man” or “Holy Person.”
Although the warrant includes details of crimes reported elsewhere, the arrest stems from crimes allegedly committed in Nevada’s Clark County. They include sex trafficking, sexual assault of a child younger than 16 and child abuse.
Some of the alleged victims were as young as 13, according to the warrant. One of Chasing Horse’s wives was allegedly offered to him as a “gift” when she was 15, while another became a wife after turning 16.
Chasing Horse also is accused of recording sexual assaults and arranging sex with the victims for other men who allegedly paid him. | https://www.wdtn.com/news/dances-with-wolves-actor-arrested-in-nevada-sex-abuse-case/ | 2023-02-02 20:09:56 | 1 | https://www.wdtn.com/news/dances-with-wolves-actor-arrested-in-nevada-sex-abuse-case/ |
It’s been a long road to the Stanley Cup Final for Sergei Bobrovsky, and he’s now on the cusp of hockey immortality.
Bobrovsky has been in the net throughout the Florida Panthers’ improbable 2023 playoff run, which saw the team go from the lowest playoff seed to Eastern Conference champions.
He shined in the Eastern Conference final against the Carolina Hurricanes, beginning with a 63-save performance in a quadruple-overtime Game 1 win. He followed that up by allowing just one goal in another overtime victory in Game 2 before earning a Game 3 shutout. His 36 saves in Game 4 helped the Panthers pick up a series sweep and send them to the championship round for the first time since 1996.
Get Philly local news, weather forecasts, sports and entertainment stories to your inbox. Sign up for NBC Philadelphia newsletters.
Before the puck drops in the Stanley Cup Final between the Panthers and Vegas Golden Knights, here is a look at Bobrovsky’s background, NHL career so far and more.
Where is Sergei Bobrovsky from?
Sergei Bobrovsky was born in Novokuznetsk, USSR. He represented Russia at the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi.
How old is Sergei Bobrovsky?
Bobrovsky is 34 years old. He was born on Sept. 20, 1988.
How tall is Sergei Bobrovsky?
Bobrovsky is 6-foot-2 and weighs 182 pounds.
Does Sergei Bobrovsky have a nickname?
Teammates, announcers and fans have adopted several nicknames for Bobrovsky.
One of the more simple ones is “Bob.” He’s also been called “Officer Bobrovsky” and “Number One Cop” thanks to Canadian broadcaster Jay Onrait, who would shout the goalie’s last name and thought it sounded like something out of an old-time cop show.
Bobrovsky’s name roughly translates to “beaver” in Russian, so some people have embraced that nickname for him, as well.
How long has Sergei Bobrovsky been in the NHL?
Bobrovsky played four professional seasons in Russia before joining the Philadelphia Flyers in May 2010. He made his NHL debut on Oct. 7, 2010.
How many teams has Sergei Bobrovsky played for?
Bobrovsky has played for three teams across his 13-year NHL career.
After two seasons with the Flyers, the franchise traded him to the Columbus Blue Jackets during the 2012 offseason. He logged seven seasons in Columbus and signed with the Panthers in 2019.
The Stanley Cup Final will conclude Bobrovsky’s fourth season in Florida.
Where does Sergei Bobrovsky rank in the NHL record books?
Bobrovsky has climbed up the all-time regular season leaderboards during his NHL career. He ranks 23rd in NHL history in goalie wins (360), 27th in save percentage (.9149), 33rd in total saves (17,232) and tied for 47th in shutouts (38).
Has Sergei Bobrovsky ever won the Vezina Trophy?
The NHL has named Bobrovsky its top goaltender twice.
Bobrovsky first earned the Vezina Trophy in 2012-13, his first season with the Blue Jackets. He then took home the honor again in 2016-17.
No other goaltender has received the Vezina Trophy twice since Bobrovsky entered the NHL.
Has Sergei Bobrovsky ever won the Stanley Cup?
While Bobrovsky has earned two All-Star selections and two Vezina Trophies selections, he has yet to lift the Stanley Cup.
This year marked the first time Bobrovsky’s team reached a conference final, let alone the Stanley Cup Final.
Now, he and the Panthers have a chance to win hockey’s ultimate prize for the first time. | https://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/sports/everything-to-know-about-florida-panthers-goalie-sergei-bobrovsky/3578059/ | 2023-06-02 17:13:21 | 0 | https://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/sports/everything-to-know-about-florida-panthers-goalie-sergei-bobrovsky/3578059/ |
NEW YORK (AP) — Minnesota manager Rocco Baldelli was convinced Domingo Germán violated baseball’s clean-hands doctrine.
So just before the start of the fourth inning Saturday, Germán found an umpire addressing him sternly, inches from his face, the New York Yankees pitcher accused of having excessive sticky substance on his pitching hand and the opposing team demanding his ejection.
“It was intense. There was a moment there where maybe I felt that things were going to get out hand,” Germán said through an interpreter.
After an 5 1/2-minute interruption for inspection, discussion and Baldelli’s ejection, Germán was allowed to stay in the game. He retired his first 16 batters, struck out a career-high 11 over 6 1/3 innings and helped New York to a 6-1 win that stopped the Twins’ four-game winning streak.
Germán had rosin on his hand, was asked by crew chief James Hoye to wash it and allowed some to remain on a pinkie finger.
“He was warned. He didn’t fully comply I would say with the warning from what I was told,” Baldelli said. “When he returned and it was still on there partially, on part of his hand, I didn’t think there was really any question he should be removed from the game.”
Kyle Higashioka and Anthony Rizzo homered early to build a three-run lead and Giancarlo Stanton had a two-run double for the Yankees, who rebounded from their first consecutive losses this season.
Major League Baseball began a crackdown on banned grip aides in June 2021 and last month called for heightened checks. Just two pitchers have been ejected for foreign sustances: Seattle’s Héctor Santiago and Arizona’s Caleb Smith, both for 10 games in 2021.
Having allowed six runs over 7 2/3 innings in his first two starts, Germán caught the Twins’ attention with his success in the early innings — he struck out the side in the first, finishing all three at-bats with changeups.
During the now-routine checks, the 30-year-old right-hander was told by Hoye in the middle of the third to remove rosin.
“It was basically wash your hands,” Yankees manager Aaron Boone said.
Hoye checked Germán before the fourth, found rosin on the pinkie and called second base umpire D.J. Reyburn in for a second opinion. Hoye determined there was less tackiness than during the prior check.
Then came the long discussion that included Boone and team translator Marlon Abreu.
“I was able to explain it and tell him I have a rosin bag that’s in the area of the dugout where I sit, where I sit all the time,” Germán said.
“So then we got together and said, ‘Is this a foreign substance that affected the flight of the ball?’” Hoye said. “We didn’t feel it rose to the foreign substance standard of affecting the flight, affecting his pitching.”
Baldelli was angered by what he saw unfolding.
“There’s an entire huddle of Yankees basically all around the umpires while they’re trying to have a discussion on the field and then he casually can just walk to the mound and keep pitching,” the manager said. “It kind of goes against a lot of the things that we’ve talked about this year and some of the adjustments that we’re making in baseball.”
Germán (1-1) didn’t allow a hit until his 66th pitch when Christian Vázquez singled up the middle on a fastball with a 2-1 count. He gave up three hits and left to a loud ovation. Michael King allowed an RBI double to José Miranda — Lin-Manuel’s cousin — and finished the five-hitter.
After Hoye allowed Germán to take the mound in the fourth, Baldelli came out of the dugout and jabbed an arm repeatedly. He told Hoye the umpire was going to have to eject the manager, who was replaced by bench coach Jayce Tingler.
“I wasn’t going to go out on the field and return to the dugout, on principle,” Baldelli said.
TWINS STARTER
Tyler Mahle (1-2) allowed four runs — two earned — four hits and three walks in 4 1/3 innings.
STREAKING
Carlos Correa went 0 for 4 with two strikeouts for the Twins, ending his streak of home runs in four straight games at Yankee Stadium.
SWIPING
Yankees rookie Anthony Volpe stole three bases, including second and third in the eighth, and is 6 for 6.
TRAINER’S ROOM
Twins: RF Max Kepler (right patellar tendinitis) was activated from the IL and went 0 for 3. OF Joey Gallo (right intercostal strain) likely will be activated Tuesday or Wednesday.
Yankees: Boone was unsure whether 3B Josh Donaldson (right hamstring) will be activated Sunday or sent on a rehab assignment. … OF Harrison Bader is expected to start a minor league rehabilitation assignment next week.
UP NEXT
RHP Gerrit Cole (3-0) starts Sunday’s series finale for the Yankees and RHP Pablo López (1-0) for the Twins, who have not won a four-game series in the Bronx since 1969.
___
AP MLB: https://apnews.com/hub/MLB and https://twitter.com/AP_Sports | https://www.qcnews.com/sports/german-leads-yankees-over-twins-6-1-after-sticky-stuff-flap/ | 2023-04-16 11:27:13 | 0 | https://www.qcnews.com/sports/german-leads-yankees-over-twins-6-1-after-sticky-stuff-flap/ |
Dozens of national groups that focus on children’s mental health and education are criticizing recent comments from elected leaders that attempt to connect mass shootings to mental illness. Transforming Health’s Brett Sholtis reports, they say such comments are harming efforts to help the people living with mental health issues.
Read the full story at: https://www.witf.org/2022/07/08/child-psychiatry-groups-condemn-efforts-to-link-mass-shootings-with-mental-health-issues/
(Original air-date: 7/12/22) | https://www.wdiy.org/pa-state-news/2022-07-12/psychiatrists-childrens-groups-condemn-false-and-harmful-efforts-to-link-mass-shootings-mental-illness | 2022-07-12 11:20:11 | 0 | https://www.wdiy.org/pa-state-news/2022-07-12/psychiatrists-childrens-groups-condemn-false-and-harmful-efforts-to-link-mass-shootings-mental-illness |
CHAPEL HILL — This was a special football season for the Grimsley Whirlies, and until the final minute Friday night it looked as if they might have one more special moment in them.
But with Grimsley down five points and needing one more stop, New Bern scored the clinching touchdown with 33 seconds left to beat the Whirlies 40-28 in the NCHSAA Class 4-A championship game.
“I’m just really proud of our team and how hard we played tonight,” said coach Darryl Brown, who guided Grimsley to a state championship to cap the spring 2021 season. “We showed a lot of heart like we’ve done all year.”
The Whirlies had been in tough spots before during this postseason run.
Grimsley blocked an extra-point try and a field-goal attempt in the fourth quarter of a 28-27 regional final win over Matthews Weddington. So when the Whirlies blocked the extra-point kick after New Bern’s first touchdown Friday night, it seemed to foretell another memorable win.
People are also reading…
Terrell Anderson had returned a kickoff 95 yards for a touchdown to swing momentum early in Grimsley’s 44-36 playoff win over Charlotte Independence. So, when Anderson took one 98 yards to the house Friday night after the Bears’ second touchdown to cut it to 13-7, it was only natural to think this game would turn in the Whirlies’ favor, too.
Anderson’s 49-yard touchdown catch late in the first half against Weddington also proved to be a momentum-shifting play. And the junior wideout was at it again Friday night, catching an 85-yard TD pass from Ryan Stephens to cut the deficit to 33-28 with 2:57 remaining.
“We were kicking the onside and I had no doubt in my mind that we were going to recover,” Brown said. “We kicked it a little hard and didn’t get a good hop out of it.”
The Bears recovered at their 43 and methodically tried to run out the clock. Out of timeouts and desperately needing to stop New Bern on third-and-11 at the Whirlies’ 36, Grimsley loaded the box with defenders.
“I always believe in these guys," Brown said. "If there’s time on the clock, then we have a chance and I believe we’re going to win the football game."
But this time New Bern quarterback Damaree Tucker broke off right tackle and outraced the Whirlies’ defenders to the right corner of the end zone.
The disappointment was palpable on the Grimsley sideline during the closing seconds until time ran out on the Whirlies’ final bid for a dramatic playoff win. It wasn’t the way anyone in Grimsley colors wanted it to end, but there was still a lot to like and a lot to savor for Whirlies fans.
“I love these guys and I’m extremely proud of them and the ride they took us on this year,” Brown said of a team that finished 15-1 after completing the program’s third consecutive unbeaten regular season.
Afterward, junior wide receiver Alex Taylor said he’ll always remember “our heart and how together we are as a team.”
Senior linebacker and running back Khalil Stimpson said his fellow Whirlies “taught me never to give up and always believe.”
Taylor said the heartbreak of Friday night “will definitely motivate me. I’ll never forget this moment, and I’ll try to get back here next year, and next year we won’t lose.”
That’s where this Grimsley program is after its second state championship game appearance in three seasons.
“This is what we play for at Grimsley High School, to be here,” Brown said. “We have a bunch of great kids that work year-round and people don’t see it behind closed doors. These guys are tough. They work hard. They believe in our staff and each other.” | https://greensboro.com/sports/high-school/football/grimsleys-ride-ends-in-nchsaa-class-4-a-football-final/article_b25aefe4-7857-11ed-9864-1b569ddaa602.html | 2022-12-10 22:50:48 | 0 | https://greensboro.com/sports/high-school/football/grimsleys-ride-ends-in-nchsaa-class-4-a-football-final/article_b25aefe4-7857-11ed-9864-1b569ddaa602.html |
This is a carousel. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate
3
ATLANTA (AP) — The rapper Gunna was booked into a jail in Atlanta on a racketeering charge Wednesday after he was indicted with fellow rapper Young Thug and more than two dozen other people.
An indictment filed Monday in Fulton County Superior Court accuses Gunna, whose given name is Sergio Kitchens, of violating Georgia's anti-racketeering law. It was not immediately clear whether he had a lawyer who could comment on the charges.
The indictment alleges that Young Thug co-founded a violent street gang that committed murders, shootings and carjackings over roughly a decade and promoted its activities in songs and on social media. It includes a wide-ranging list of 181 acts that prosecutors say were committed starting in 2013 as part of the alleged racketeering conspiracy to further the gang’s interests. | https://www.seattlepi.com/news/article/Rapper-Gunna-booked-into-jail-on-racketeering-17164816.php | 2022-05-11 14:05:08 | 1 | https://www.seattlepi.com/news/article/Rapper-Gunna-booked-into-jail-on-racketeering-17164816.php |
Elton John says goodbye, performs final show of farewell tour
Published: Jul. 10, 2023 at 11:13 AM EDT|Updated: 27 minutes ago
(CNN) - It really will be goodbye yellow brick road.
Singer Elton John wrapped up his farewell tour in Stockholm, Sweden on Saturday night.
John’s career has spanned more than 50 years.
He posted a message to his fans on Instagram. He said, “What a journey this tour has been, and now we find ourselves at the end of it.”
The Farewell Yellow Brick Road Tour kicked off in 2018 and was originally meant to end in 2021. But when the pandemic hit, the 76-year-old star had to postpone many of his shows.
The tour spanned 330 shows, with more than 6 million fans across the world turning out to see the legendary musician.
Copyright 2023 CNN Newsource. All rights reserved. | https://www.wbtv.com/2023/07/10/elton-john-says-goodbye-performs-final-show-farewell-tour/ | 2023-07-10 15:41:32 | 1 | https://www.wbtv.com/2023/07/10/elton-john-says-goodbye-performs-final-show-farewell-tour/ |
Orzo doesn’t get enough love in the kitchen. This versatile, rice-shaped pasta is the perfect conduit for all manner of flavors, whether you are looking for savory, spicy, tangy, or something simple and comforting.
This recipe for orzo from The Kitchn falls into the latter category. Sheela Prakash’s recipe for Spinach Parmesan Orzo feels like something you would find at a fancy restaurant but it is a straightforward, inexpensive dish that is ready in 30 minutes or less.
To make this recipe all you need is orzo, onion, garlic, chicken broth, milk, baby spinach and Parmesan. It makes a great side, but you can always add a protein, like spicy garlic shrimp, to turn it into a full meal.
You can use plant-based milk or nutritional yeast in place of the milk and a vegan melting cheese to keep it dairy-free. You can also use frozen spinach instead of fresh. All you have to do is thaw it and squeeze out as much liquid as possible before tossing it into the pan with the rest of your ingredients.
Find the full recipe for Spinach Parmesan Orzo here.
Here is another easy addition to your dinner roster. This recipe for Lemon Butter Orzo is simple enough and accessible enough to please even the pickiest little ones, but it still packs a fresh and flavorful punch. All you need for this dish is butter, lemon, chicken stock, orzo and fresh parsley. Find the full recipe at The Endless Meal.
Looking for other orzo recipes? We love this orzo salad recipe from Giada De Laurentiis. Instead of boiling her orzo in water, she cooksO it in chicken broth until it is just perfectly al dente. Then, while the orzo cools, you make a fresh summery dressing of red wine vinegar, honey, lemon juice, mint and basil.
You can add whatever you like to your orzo salad. The recipe calls for red onions, tomatoes and garbanzo beans, but you can also add feta cheese and Greek olives or colorful bell peppers. If you want more protein, consider adding grilled shrimp or cooked chicken or tofu. Zucchinis, peas, or corn can also be lovely and nutritious additions that will feel just right for a summer picnic. Best of all, this orzo pasta salad is easy to make ahead and travels well, making it a shoo-in at your next barbecue.
This story originally appeared on Simplemost. Checkout Simplemost for additional stories. | https://www.wmar2news.com/one-pot-orzo-recipe-satisfying-simple | 2022-07-22 14:24:52 | 0 | https://www.wmar2news.com/one-pot-orzo-recipe-satisfying-simple |
-
This episode features a blast from the past as Rayna Malhotra welcomes her sister Rhea Malhotra – the founder of Teen Scientist – back to the program to talk about her career, research experiences, and reasons for starting Teen Scientist in the first place.
-
This episode features a blast from the past as Rayna Malhotra welcomes her sister Rhea Malhotra – the founder of Teen Scientist – back to the program to talk about her career, research experiences, and reasons for starting Teen Scientist in the first place. | https://www.wdiy.org/tags/rhea-malhotra | 2022-09-02 16:22:33 | 0 | https://www.wdiy.org/tags/rhea-malhotra |
Few countries can be said to have truly responded adequately to the deadly threat of the coronaviru
China’s Communist Party dictatorship tried brute force to defeat the virus with the “Zero-COVID” strategy, characterized by heavy-handed lockdowns that kept people constrained to their homes, sometimes without the ability even to buy food, and the government’s now distinctive penchant for mass surveillance.
Like keeping the pressure on a wound without actually treating it, the strategy could only delay the deterioration, and the time of reckoning has come. Nearly three years in, after countries around the world have been battered by COVID-19, it is China again in the center of the maelstrom, with an exploding catastrophe in the form of hundreds of thousands of infections overwhelming an already-beleaguered health system as the government seems to exasperatedly wash its hands of the whole thing.
Countries including the U.S. are again imposing travel restrictions, and the administration of President Xi Jinping seems at a loss about what to do as it watches the order it tried to force into being collapse in on itself, endangering its grand designs for an ever-more prominent place in the firmament of the global economy. Perhaps it should be yet another reminder that totalitarian control, no matter how badly one wills it, is an unattainable goal, and is more like a mirage that will lure you out to your demise.
New York Daily News/Tribune News Service
Join the Conversation
We invite you to use our commenting platform to engage in insightful conversations about issues in our community. We reserve the right at all times to remove any information or materials that are unlawful, threatening, abusive, libelous, defamatory, obscene, vulgar, pornographic, profane, indecent or otherwise objectionable to us, and to disclose any information necessary to satisfy the law, regulation, or government request. We might permanently block any user who abuses these conditions. | https://www.bostonherald.com/2023/01/03/editorial-lessons-from-covid-surge-in-china/ | 2023-01-03 06:13:37 | 1 | https://www.bostonherald.com/2023/01/03/editorial-lessons-from-covid-surge-in-china/ |
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (WAVY) — A Virginia teacher who was shot and wounded by her 6-year-old student said she has vivid memories and nightmares about that day, which she says has changed her life.
Abby Zwerner spoke for the first time in an interview on the Today Show on Tuesday morning.
With her twin sister and mother at her side, Zwerner discussed her challenging recovery, including four surgeries.
She said she has some days when she “can’t get up out of bed,” while on others, she is able to go about her day and make it to appointments.
“I just will never forget the look on his face that he gave me while he pointed the gun directly at me,” said the first-grade teacher. “It’s changed me. It’s changed my life.”
Zwerner was in a classroom full of first graders at Richneck Elementary School in Newport News, Virginia, on that Friday afternoon when one of the students pulled out a 9mm handgun, which Newport News Police said legally belonged to his mother.
“I’m not sure when the shock will ever go away because of just how surreal it was and the vivid memories I have of that day. I think about it daily. Sometimes, I have nightmares,” Zwerner said.
During a Jan. 9 press conference, Newport News Police Chief Steve Drew confirmed the bullet went through Zwerner’s hand and into her chest. She was hospitalized for nearly two weeks afterward.
“It could’ve been fatal. We believe, with my hand being up, with it going through my hand first, … that it most likely saved my life,” she said.
The shooting rattled the military shipbuilding community and sent shock waves around the country, with many wondering how a child so young could get access to a gun and shoot his teacher.
“For going through what I’ve gone through, I try to stay positive. You know, try to have a positive outlook on what’s happened and where my future’s heading,” Zwerner said
The Newport News Commonwealth’s Attorney said earlier this month that the 6-year-old will not face charges.
The Associated Press contributed to this report. | https://www.cenlanow.com/national/teacher-shot-by-6-year-old-describes-her-challenging-recovery-multiple-surgeries/ | 2023-03-21 16:06:52 | 0 | https://www.cenlanow.com/national/teacher-shot-by-6-year-old-describes-her-challenging-recovery-multiple-surgeries/ |
ATLANTA (AP) — Rhyne Howard scored 20 points, Cheyenne Parker added 17 and the Atlanta Dream handed the Indiana Fever its 15th straight loss with a 91-81 victory on Wednesday night.
Atlanta (13-18) ended a four-game losing streak and moved into a three-way tie for seventh in the standings.
Atlanta led 64-34 early in the third quarter before Indiana battled back to get within single digits in the fourth. Indiana outscored Atlanta 28-13 in the third to get within 75-62 and started the fourth by scoring 15 of the first 22 points to make it 82-77 with 5:02 left. But the Dream scored seven straight points and led by at least nine points the rest of the way.
Aari McDonald added 13 points, Kristy Wallace scored 12 and Maya Caldwell had 10 for Atlanta. Howard scored 14 of her points in the first half before reaching 20-plus for the ninth time this season.
Atlanta made 14 of its first 18 shots (77.9%) and led 36-17 after the first quarter. The Dream started the second quarter on a 7-1 run for a 43-18 lead, and it was 62-34 at halftime. The Dream had 21 assists on 23 made field goals and shot 62.2% from the field in the first half.
NaLyssa Smith scored 21 points for Indiana (5-28). Emma Cannon added a season-high 16 points and rookie Lexie Hull had a season-high 14 points, reaching double figures for just the second time this season.
Both teams were without their leading scorers. Tiffany Hayes left Atlanta’s last game on Saturday with an ankle injury suffered in the second quarter, and Indiana’s Kelsey Mitchell is done for the season with a plantar fascia tear in her left foot.
___
More AP women’s basketball: https://apnews.com/hub/womens-basketball and https://twitter.com/AP_Sports | https://www.wearegreenbay.com/sports/ap-sports/howard-scores-20-points-dream-hand-fever-15th-straight-loss/ | 2022-08-04 20:35:24 | 1 | https://www.wearegreenbay.com/sports/ap-sports/howard-scores-20-points-dream-hand-fever-15th-straight-loss/ |
CA San Francisco Bay Area Zone Forecast for Friday, June 10, 2022
_____
081 FPUS56 KMTR 111001
ZFPMTR
San Francisco Bay Area/Central California Zone Forecast
National Weather Service San Francisco Bay Area
301 AM PDT Sat Jun 11 2022
This is an automatically generated product that provides average
values for large geographic areas. For a more site specific
forecast...please visit weather.gov/sanfrancisco
(1) Select a location from the drop down menu above the map...
-- or --
(2) Click a location on the map.
You can refine your selection by clicking on the map displayed on
the resulting page.
CAZ505-120100-
Coastal North Bay...Including Point Reyes National Seashore-
301 AM PDT Sat Jun 11 2022
.REST OF TONIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 50s to lower
60s. Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy in the morning then becoming sunny.
Highs in the lower 60s to mid 70s. Northwest winds 5 to 15 mph
increasing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening then becoming
mostly cloudy. A slight chance of rain after midnight. Lows in
the mid 50s. Northwest winds 5 to 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning then becoming partly
cloudy. A slight chance of rain in the morning. Highs in the 60s.
Northwest winds 5 to 15 mph...becoming west 15 to 20 mph in the
afternoon. Chance of rain 20 percent.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 40s. Northwest
winds 10 to 20 mph.
.MONDAY...Sunny, breezy. Highs in the 60s to lower 70s.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 40s.
.TUESDAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 60s to mid 70s.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 50s.
.WEDNESDAY...Sunny. Highs in the 60s to 70s.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT THROUGH THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in
the lower 50s. Highs in the 60s to lower 70s.
.FRIDAY...Partly cloudy. Highs in the upper 50s to mid 60s.
TEMPERATURE / PRECIPITATION
Point Reyes 56 70 55 63 / 0 0 20 20
$$
CAZ503-120100-
Sonoma Coastal Range-
301 AM PDT Sat Jun 11 2022
.REST OF TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 60s. West
winds around 5 mph.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Highs in the mid 80s. Northwest winds 5 to
15 mph...becoming west 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear in the evening then becoming
partly cloudy. A chance of rain after midnight. Lows in the upper
50s. West winds 10 to 20 mph...becoming 5 to 10 mph after
midnight.
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning then becoming partly
cloudy. A chance of rain in the morning. Highs in the lower 70s.
West winds 5 to 15 mph increasing to 15 to 20 mph in the
afternoon. Chance of rain 30 percent.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows in the upper 40s. Northwest winds
15 to 20 mph...becoming west around 10 mph after midnight.
.MONDAY...Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.
.MONDAY NIGHT THROUGH WEDNESDAY...Clear. Lows in the lower 50s.
Highs in the lower 80s.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 50s.
.THURSDAY...Sunny. Highs around 80.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear in the evening then becoming
partly cloudy. Lows around 50.
.FRIDAY...Partly cloudy in the morning then becoming sunny. Highs
in the lower 70s.
$$
CAZ502-120100-
Marin Coastal Range-
301 AM PDT Sat Jun 11 2022
.REST OF TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Breezy. Lows in the lower to mid
60s. Northwest winds 20 to 30 mph.
.SATURDAY...Sunny, breezy. Highs in the mid 70s to lower 80s.
Northwest winds 15 to 20 mph...becoming 20 to 30 mph in the
afternoon.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear in the evening then becoming
partly cloudy. Breezy. Lows in the upper 50s. Northwest winds
20 to 30 mph decreasing to 10 to 20 mph after midnight.
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning then becoming partly
cloudy. Breezy. Highs in the upper 60s. Northwest winds 10 to
20 mph increasing to west 20 to 30 mph in the afternoon.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Clear, breezy. Lows in the lower 50s. Northwest
winds 20 to 30 mph...becoming 15 to 20 mph after midnight.
.MONDAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 70s.
.MONDAY NIGHT THROUGH THURSDAY...Clear. Lows in the mid 50s.
Highs in the 70s.
.THURSDAY NIGHT AND FRIDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 50s.
Highs in the mid 60s.
$$
CAZ506-120100-
North Bay Interior Valleys-
301 AM PDT Sat Jun 11 2022
.REST OF TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 50s to upper
60s. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 70s to mid 90s. West winds
10 to 20 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear in the evening then becoming
partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 50s to lower 60s. West winds 10 to
20 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning then becoming partly
cloudy. A slight chance of rain in the morning. Highs in the mid
60s to lower 80s. West winds 10 to 20 mph. Chance of rain
20 percent.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows in the 40s to mid 50s. Northwest
winds 10 to 20 mph.
.MONDAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 70s to mid 80s.
.MONDAY NIGHT THROUGH THURSDAY...Clear. Lows in the mid 40s to
lower 60s. Highs in the mid 70s to lower 90s.
.THURSDAY NIGHT AND FRIDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 40s
to mid 50s. Highs in the mid 60s to lower 80s.
TEMPERATURE / PRECIPITATION
Santa Rosa 61 94 58 79 / 0 0 10 10
San Rafael 63 87 60 76 / 0 0 10 10
Napa 63 91 60 76 / 0 0 10 10
$$
CAZ504-120100-
North Bay Interior Mountains-
301 AM PDT Sat Jun 11 2022
.REST OF TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 60s to lower
70s. Northwest winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts to around 35 mph.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 70s to lower 90s. Northwest
winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts to around 35 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the 50s to upper 60s.
Northwest winds 10 to 20 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning then becoming partly
cloudy. A slight chance of rain in the morning. Highs in the
lower 60s to mid 70s. West winds 10 to 20 mph. Gusts up to 35 mph
in the afternoon. Chance of rain 20 percent.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the 40s to upper 50s.
Northwest winds 10 to 20 mph.
.MONDAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 60s to lower 80s.
.MONDAY NIGHT THROUGH THURSDAY...Clear. Lows in the lower 50s to
mid 60s. Highs in the mid 70s to lower 90s.
.THURSDAY NIGHT AND FRIDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 50s.
Highs in the 60s to 70s.
TEMPERATURE / PRECIPITATION
Lake Berryessa 70 92 67 76 / 0 0 10 10
$$
CAZ006-120100-
San Francisco-
301 AM PDT Sat Jun 11 2022
.REST OF TONIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 50s to lower
60s. West winds 10 to 15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 60s to mid 70s. West winds
10 to 20 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening then becoming
mostly cloudy. Lows in the mid 50s. West winds 10 to 20 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy. Breezy. Highs in the upper 50s to lower
70s. West winds 10 to 20 mph increasing to 20 to 30 mph in the
afternoon.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Breezy. Lows in the lower 50s. West
winds 20 to 30 mph...becoming northwest 10 to 20 mph after
midnight.
.MONDAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 50s to lower 70s.
.MONDAY NIGHT THROUGH THURSDAY...Clear. Lows in the mid 50s.
Highs in the upper 50s to mid 70s.
.THURSDAY NIGHT AND FRIDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 50s.
Highs in the mid 50s to upper 60s.
TEMPERATURE / PRECIPITATION
San Francisco 59 73 58 68 / 0 0 0 0
Ocean Beach 56 68 55 63 / 0 0 10 10
$$
CAZ509-120100-
San Francisco Peninsula Coast-
301 AM PDT Sat Jun 11 2022
.REST OF TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog. Lows in the mid
50s. North winds 10 to 20 mph.
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy in the morning then becoming sunny.
Highs in the upper 60s to mid 70s. Northwest winds 10 to 20 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening then becoming
mostly cloudy. Areas of fog after midnight. Lows in the mid 50s.
Northwest winds 10 to 20 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog in the morning. Highs in the
mid 60s. West winds 5 to 15 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening then becoming mostly
clear. Lows around 50. Northwest winds 10 to 20 mph.
.MONDAY...Sunny. Highs in the mid 60s.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows around 50.
.TUESDAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 60s.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 50s.
.WEDNESDAY...Sunny. Highs in the mid 60s to lower 70s.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT AND THURSDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower
50s. Highs in the mid 60s.
.THURSDAY NIGHT AND FRIDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows around 50. Highs
in the lower 60s.
$$
CAZ508-120100-
San Francisco Bay Shoreline-
301 AM PDT Sat Jun 11 2022
.REST OF TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 60s. Southwest
winds 5 to 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Highs in the 70s to upper 80s. West winds
10 to 20 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear in the evening then becoming
mostly cloudy. Lows in the lower 60s. West winds 10 to 20 mph...
becoming 5 to 10 mph after midnight.
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning then becoming partly
cloudy. Highs in the 70s. West winds 5 to 10 mph increasing to
10 to 20 mph in the afternoon.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 50s. West winds
10 to 20 mph.
.MONDAY...Sunny. Highs in the 70s.
.MONDAY NIGHT THROUGH THURSDAY...Clear. Lows in the mid 50s.
Highs in the lower 70s to mid 80s.
.THURSDAY NIGHT AND FRIDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 50s.
Highs near 70.
TEMPERATURE / PRECIPITATION
SFO Airport 59 77 60 70 / 0 0 10 10
Oakland 61 81 60 72 / 0 0 10 10
Fremont 61 85 62 73 / 0 0 10 10
Redwood City 60 87 60 77 / 0 0 10 10
Mountain View 61 84 63 74 / 0 0 0 0
$$
CAZ510-120100-
East Bay Interior Valleys-
301 AM PDT Sat Jun 11 2022
.REST OF TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 60s to lower
70s. Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower to mid 90s. West winds 5 to
10 mph increasing to 10 to 20 mph in the afternoon.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the 60s. West winds 10 to
20 mph...becoming southwest 5 to 10 mph after midnight.
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. Highs in the upper 70s. West winds 10 to
20 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows in the 50s. West winds 10 to 20 mph...
becoming 5 to 10 mph after midnight.
.MONDAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower to mid 80s.
.MONDAY NIGHT THROUGH TUESDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows in the 50s to
mid 60s. Highs in the upper 80s.
.WEDNESDAY AND WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Clear. Highs in the mid 90s.
Lows in the mid 50s to lower 60s.
.THURSDAY...Sunny. Highs in the mid 80s to lower 90s.
.THURSDAY NIGHT AND FRIDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the 50s. Highs
in the mid 70s to lower 80s.
TEMPERATURE / PRECIPITATION
Concord 65 94 63 79 / 0 0 10 10
Livermore 62 91 62 77 / 0 0 10 10
$$
CAZ513-120100-
Santa Clara Valley...including San Jose-
301 AM PDT Sat Jun 11 2022
.REST OF TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 60s. Light
winds.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 80s to mid 90s. Northwest
winds 5 to 10 mph increasing to 10 to 20 mph in the afternoon.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Clear in the evening then becoming partly
cloudy. Lows in the lower 60s. Northwest winds 10 to 20 mph...
becoming 5 to 10 mph after midnight.
.SUNDAY...Sunny in the morning then becoming partly cloudy. Highs
around 80. Northwest winds 5 to 15 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 50s. Northwest
winds 10 to 20 mph...becoming 5 to 10 mph after midnight.
.MONDAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 80s.
.MONDAY NIGHT THROUGH THURSDAY...Clear. Lows in the mid 50s.
Highs in the 80s to lower 90s.
.THURSDAY NIGHT AND FRIDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 50s.
Highs in the upper 70s.
TEMPERATURE / PRECIPITATION
San Jose 61 89 63 78 / 0 0 0 0
Morgan Hill 61 94 61 82 / 0 0 0 0
$$
CAZ512-120100-
Santa Cruz Mountains-
301 AM PDT Sat Jun 11 2022
.REST OF TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 50s to mid
60s. North winds 10 to 20 mph.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 70s to lower 90s. Northwest
winds 10 to 20 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 50s to lower 60s.
Northwest winds 10 to 20 mph.
.SUNDAY...Sunny in the morning then becoming partly cloudy. Highs
in the 60s to upper 70s. Northwest winds 5 to 15 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 40s. Northwest
winds 10 to 20 mph.
.MONDAY...Sunny. Highs in the 60s to upper 70s.
.MONDAY NIGHT THROUGH THURSDAY...Clear. Lows in the lower to mid
50s. Highs in the lower 70s to mid 80s.
.THURSDAY NIGHT AND FRIDAY...Mostly clear. Lows around 50. Highs
in the lower 60s to mid 70s.
$$
CAZ515-120100-
East Bay Hills-
301 AM PDT Sat Jun 11 2022
.REST OF TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 60s. Northwest
winds around 20 mph.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 80s. West winds 10 to
20 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 60s. West winds
15 to 20 mph.
.SUNDAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 70s. West winds 15 to 20 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows in the lower 50s. West winds around
20 mph...becoming northwest 10 to 15 mph after midnight.
.MONDAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 70s.
.MONDAY NIGHT THROUGH TUESDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows in the upper
50s. Highs in the lower 80s.
.WEDNESDAY AND WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Clear. Highs in the upper 80s.
Lows in the upper 50s.
.THURSDAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 80s.
.THURSDAY NIGHT AND FRIDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 50s.
Highs in the lower 70s.
$$
CAZ514-120100-
Eastern Santa Clara Hills-
301 AM PDT Sat Jun 11 2022
.REST OF TONIGHT...Clear. Lows in the 60s. Northwest winds 15 to
20 mph.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 80s. Northwest winds 10 to
20 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows in the lower to mid 60s. West winds
10 to 20 mph.
.SUNDAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 70s. West winds 10 to 20 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows near 50. West winds 10 to
20 mph. Gusts up to 35 mph in the evening.
.MONDAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 70s.
.MONDAY NIGHT THROUGH TUESDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows in the mid 50s
to lower 60s. Highs in the mid 70s.
.WEDNESDAY THROUGH THURSDAY...Clear. Highs in the lower 80s. Lows
near 60.
.THURSDAY NIGHT AND FRIDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 40s
to mid 50s. Highs in the upper 60s.
$$
CAZ529-120100-
Northern Monterey Bay-
301 AM PDT Sat Jun 11 2022
.REST OF TONIGHT...Mostly clear except patchy fog. Lows in the
mid 50s. Light winds.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Highs in the 80s. Southwest winds up to
5 mph...becoming west 5 to 15 mph in the afternoon.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear in the evening then becoming
partly cloudy. Patchy fog after midnight. Lows in the upper 50s.
Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph...becoming south after midnight.
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy in the morning then becoming sunny.
Patchy fog in the morning. Highs in the mid 70s. South winds
around 5 mph increasing to west 10 to 20 mph in the afternoon.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 40s. Northwest
winds 5 to 15 mph...becoming north around 5 mph after midnight.
.MONDAY...Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.
.MONDAY NIGHT THROUGH THURSDAY...Clear. Lows around 50. Highs in
the lower 80s.
.THURSDAY NIGHT AND FRIDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 40s.
Highs in the lower 70s.
TEMPERATURE / PRECIPITATION
Santa Cruz 56 89 57 77 / 0 0 0 0
$$
CAZ530-120100-
Southern Monterey Bay and Big Sur Coast-
301 AM PDT Sat Jun 11 2022
.REST OF TONIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 50s to mid
60s. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Highs around 80. Northwest winds 10 to 20 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear in the evening then becoming
partly cloudy. Lows near 60. Northwest winds 10 to 20 mph.
.SUNDAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 70s. Northwest winds 10 to
20 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear in the evening then becoming partly
cloudy. Lows in the lower 50s. West winds 10 to 20 mph.
.MONDAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 60s.
.MONDAY NIGHT THROUGH THURSDAY...Clear. Lows in the 50s. Highs in
the mid 70s.
.THURSDAY NIGHT AND FRIDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 50s.
Highs in the upper 60s.
TEMPERATURE / PRECIPITATION
Monterey 56 78 58 73 / 0 0 0 0
Big Sur 64 92 62 79 / 0 0 0 0
$$
CAZ528-120100-
Northern Salinas Valley...Hollister Valley...and Carmel Valley-
301 AM PDT Sat Jun 11 2022
.REST OF TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows near 60. Northeast winds
around 5 mph.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Highs in the 80s to lower 90s. Northwest winds
5 to 15 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows around 60. West winds 5 to
15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s to lower 80s. Northwest
winds around 5 mph increasing to west 10 to 20 mph in the
afternoon.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear in the evening then becoming partly
cloudy. Lows in the lower 50s. West winds 10 to 20 mph...becoming
5 to 10 mph after midnight.
.MONDAY...Sunny. Highs in the 60s to upper 70s.
.MONDAY NIGHT THROUGH TUESDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows in the lower
50s. Highs in the lower 70s to mid 80s.
.WEDNESDAY AND WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Clear. Highs in the upper 70s to
lower 90s. Lows in the mid 50s.
.THURSDAY...Sunny. Highs in the 70s to mid 80s.
.THURSDAY NIGHT AND FRIDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 50s.
Highs in the upper 60s to mid 70s.
TEMPERATURE / PRECIPITATION
Salinas 56 82 58 74 / 0 0 0 0
Carmel Valley 60 89 60 79 / 0 0 0 0
Hollister 60 93 61 81 / 0 0 0 0
$$
CAZ516-120100-
Southern Salinas Valley...Arroyo Seco...and Lake San Antonio-
301 AM PDT Sat Jun 11 2022
.REST OF TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 60s. Northwest
winds around 5 mph.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Highs 97 to 103. Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph
increasing to 10 to 20 mph in the afternoon.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows around 60. Northwest winds
10 to 20 mph decreasing to around 5 mph after midnight.
.SUNDAY...Sunny. Highs in the 80s to mid 90s. Northwest winds
around 5 mph increasing to 10 to 20 mph in the afternoon.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 40s. Northwest
winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts to around 35 mph decreasing to 5 to
10 mph after midnight.
.MONDAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower to mid 80s.
.MONDAY NIGHT AND TUESDAY...Clear. Lows in the upper 40s. Highs
near 90.
.TUESDAY NIGHT THROUGH THURSDAY...Clear. Lows in the mid 50s.
Highs 93 to 100.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 50s.
.FRIDAY...Sunny. Highs in the 80s.
TEMPERATURE / PRECIPITATION
King City 60 97 60 86 / 0 0 0 0
$$
CAZ517-120100-
Santa Lucia Mountains and Los Padres National Forest-
301 AM PDT Sat Jun 11 2022
.REST OF TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the 60s to lower 70s.
Northwest winds 10 to 20 mph.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Highs in the 80s to 90s. Northwest winds 10 to
20 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the 50s to upper 60s.
Northwest winds 10 to 20 mph.
.SUNDAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 70s to mid 80s. Northwest
winds 10 to 20 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 40s to lower 50s.
Northwest winds 10 to 20 mph.
.MONDAY...Sunny. Highs in the mid 60s to lower 80s.
.MONDAY NIGHT AND TUESDAY...Clear. Lows in the upper 40s to mid
50s. Highs in the lower 70s to mid 80s.
.TUESDAY NIGHT THROUGH THURSDAY...Clear. Lows in the 50s to lower
60s. Highs in the upper 70s to lower 90s.
.THURSDAY NIGHT AND FRIDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 40s
to mid 50s. Highs in the mid 60s to lower 80s.
$$
CAZ518-120100-
Mountains of San Benito and Interior Monterey County including
Pinnacles National Park-
301 AM PDT Sat Jun 11 2022
.REST OF TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the 60s. North winds
10 to 20 mph.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Highs upper 80s to 102. Northwest winds 10 to
20 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 60s. Northwest
winds 10 to 20 mph.
.SUNDAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 70s to lower 90s. Northwest
winds 10 to 20 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 40s to lower 50s.
Northwest winds 10 to 20 mph.
.MONDAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 70s to mid 80s.
.MONDAY NIGHT THROUGH TUESDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows in the 40s to
upper 50s. Highs in the mid 70s to upper 80s.
.WEDNESDAY THROUGH THURSDAY...Clear. Highs in the 80s to 90s.
Lows in the mid 50s to lower 60s.
.THURSDAY NIGHT AND FRIDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the 40s to
upper 50s. Highs in the 70s to 80s.
TEMPERATURE / PRECIPITATION
Pinnacles NP 61 99 60 87 / 0 0 0 0
$$
Visit us at www.weather.gov/sanfrancisco
Follow us on Facebook and Twitter at:
_____
Copyright 2022 AccuWeather | https://www.sfchronicle.com/weather/article/CA-San-Francisco-Bay-Area-Zone-Forecast-17235081.php | 2022-06-11 11:02:56 | 0 | https://www.sfchronicle.com/weather/article/CA-San-Francisco-Bay-Area-Zone-Forecast-17235081.php |
Scott Simon is one of America's most admired writers and broadcasters. He is the host of Weekend Edition Saturday and is one of the hosts of NPR's morning news podcast Up First. He has reported from all fifty states, five continents, and ten wars, from El Salvador to Sarajevo to Afghanistan and Iraq. His books have chronicled character and characters, in war and peace, sports and art, tragedy and comedy. | https://www.kunm.org/npr-news/npr-news/2023-03-25/two-dead-among-numerous-people-found-suffocating-in-train-car-in-texas | 2023-03-25 13:07:47 | 0 | https://www.kunm.org/npr-news/npr-news/2023-03-25/two-dead-among-numerous-people-found-suffocating-in-train-car-in-texas |
A house in Mount Laurel that sold for $840,000 tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in Mount Laurel between June 12 and June 18.
In total, 31 residential real estate sales were recorded in the area during the past week, with an average price of $354,523, $221 per square foot.
The prices in the list below concern real estate sales where the title was recorded during the week of June 12 even if the property may have been sold earlier.
10. $375,000, single-family home at 14 Lavister Drive
The 1,832 square-foot single-family residence at 14 Lavister Drive, Mount Laurel, has been sold. The transfer of ownership was settled in May and the total purchase price was $375,000, $205 per square foot. The house was built in 1988. The deal was finalized on May. 31.
9. $385,000, single-family residence at 27 Kettlebrook Drive
The property at 27 Kettlebrook Drive in Mount Laurel has new owners. The price was $385,000. The house was built in 1992 and has a living area of 1,796 square feet. The price per square foot is $214. The deal was finalized on Jun. 6.
8. $420,000, detached house at 207 Countryside Lane
The sale of the detached house at 207 Countryside Lane, Mount Laurel, has been finalized. The price was $420,000, and the new owners took over the house in May. The house was built in 1968 and has a living area of 1,640 square feet. The price per square foot was $256. The deal was finalized on May. 26.
7. $475,000, single-family house at 17 Juniper Drive
The sale of the single family residence at 17 Juniper Drive in Mount Laurel has been finalized. The price was $475,000, and the new owners took over the house in May. The house was built in 1979 and has a living area of 1,675 square feet. The price per square foot was $284. The deal was finalized on May. 26.
6. $476,000, single-family residence at 512 Violet Court
A sale has been finalized for the detached house at 512 Violet Court in Mount Laurel. The price was $476,000 and the new owners took over the house in May. The house was built in 1997 and the living area totals 2,001 square feet. The price per square foot ended up at $238. The deal was finalized on May. 31.
5. $520,000, single-family home at 255 Elbo Lane
The property at 255 Elbo Lane in Mount Laurel has new owners. The price was $520,000. The house was built in 1985 and has a living area of 2,090 square feet. The price per square foot is $249. The deal was finalized on May. 26.
4. $593,000, detached house at 102 Knotty Oak Drive
The 2,571 square-foot single-family home at 102 Knotty Oak Drive in Mount Laurel has been sold. The transfer of ownership was settled in June and the total purchase price was $593,000, $231 per square foot. The house was built in 1980. The deal was finalized on Jun. 6.
3. $625,000, single-family house at 65 Horseshoe Drive
The sale of the single family residence at 65 Horseshoe Drive in Mount Laurel has been finalized. The price was $625,000, and the new owners took over the house in June. The house was built in 1987 and has a living area of 2,879 square feet. The price per square foot was $217. The deal was finalized on Jun. 6.
2. $650,000, detached house at 42 Michaelson Drive
The 2,440 square-foot single-family home at 42 Michaelson Drive, Mount Laurel, has been sold. The transfer of ownership was settled in May and the total purchase price was $650,000, $266 per square foot. The house was built in 1990. The deal was finalized on May. 31.
1. $840,000, single-family home at 7 Cattail Drive
The 3,093 square-foot single-family house at 7 Cattail Drive in Mount Laurel has been sold. The transfer of ownership was settled in May and the total purchase price was $840,000, $272 per square foot. The house was built in 1997. The deal was finalized on May. 25.
Real Estate Newswire is a service provided by United Robots, which uses machine learning to generate analysis of data from Propmix, an aggregator of national real-estate data. | https://www.nj.com/realestate-news/2023/06/10-most-expensive-homes-sold-in-mount-laurel-june-12-18.html | 2023-06-24 10:24:46 | 0 | https://www.nj.com/realestate-news/2023/06/10-most-expensive-homes-sold-in-mount-laurel-june-12-18.html |
Good Samaritan rescues driver after car goes into Baltimore Inner Harbor
Good Samaritan rescues driver after car goes into Baltimore Inner Harbor
SURE TO TURN ON PUSH ALERTS FOR LATEBREAKING DETAILS. RIGHT NOW BALTIMORE POLICE ARE TRYING TO FIGURE OUT HOW A CAR ENDED UP IN THE INNER HARBOR THIS AFTERNOON. WITNESS JJ FARLEY SENT THIS VIDEO TO TV 11 NEWS. THIS HAPPENED BEFORE 4:30. 11 NEWS SPOKE WITH A WITNESS WHO SAYS THE HERO WHO SAVED THE DRIVER IS A CHEF FROM PHILLIPS SEAFOOD. >> I SEEN A PHILLIPS WORKER WENT IN THE WATER, HAD TO USE SOMETHING TO BUST THE WINDOW OPEN. SO WHEN HE FINALLY GOT THE GUY OUT, SOMEBODY ELSE HAD TO USE ROPES AND HELP THE GUY OUT OF THE WATER. KAI: BOTH THE DRIVER AND RESCUER WE
Advertisement
Good Samaritan rescues driver after car goes into Baltimore Inner Harbor
A good Samaritan rescued the driver of a car that went into the water Wednesday afternoon at the Inner Harbor in Baltimore, Maryland.City police said officers were called around 4:25 p.m. for a car in the water.Police said the good Samaritan and the driver were taken to a hospital with minor injuries.A witness said the rescuer was a worker at a nearby Phillip's Seafood Restaurant."I (saw) a Phillip's worker went in the water, had to use something to bust the window open, so when he finally got the guy out, somebody else had to use one of those orange ropes and help the guy out of the water," Jeremiah Mayo said.The Baltimore Firefighters IAFF Local 734 said firefighters and fire boats responded to the call.
Baltimore, Maryland (video J.J. Farley) —
A good Samaritan rescued the driver of a car that went into the water Wednesday afternoon at the Inner Harbor in Baltimore, Maryland.
City police said officers were called around 4:25 p.m. for a car in the water.
Advertisement
Police said the good Samaritan and the driver were taken to a hospital with minor injuries.
A witness said the rescuer was a worker at a nearby Phillip's Seafood Restaurant.
"I (saw) a Phillip's worker went in the water, had to use something to bust the window open, so when he finally got the guy out, somebody else had to use one of those orange ropes and help the guy out of the water," Jeremiah Mayo said.
The Baltimore Firefighters IAFF Local 734 said firefighters and fire boats responded to the call. | https://www.wvtm13.com/article/car-in-inner-harbor-baltimore-pratt-street/43394126 | 2023-03-23 07:20:04 | 0 | https://www.wvtm13.com/article/car-in-inner-harbor-baltimore-pratt-street/43394126 |
The Canadian government announced Friday the country would ban the import of handguns starting on Aug. 19 as it reacts to recent high-profile U.S. mass shootings and awaits the country's own larger proposed freeze to take effect.
As AFP reported, Public Safety Minister Marco Mendicino said in a press briefing that these types of guns "have one purpose and one purpose only, and that is to kill people."
In May, Canada shelved proposed gun control legislation which would have included a national freeze on the import, sale, and purchase of handguns in the country.
When the law didn't pass before Parliament took a summer break, it was tabled and set up for renewed debate when Canadian lawmakers return to Ottawa in the fall, according to the CBC.
When we announced Bill C-21 and the national handgun freeze, we said we’d use every tool in our box to keep Canadians safe.
— Marco Mendicino (@marcomendicino) August 5, 2022
Today, we’re announcing a national ban on handgun importation, bringing the ultimate impact of the freeze into force sooner. https://t.co/CvYgxa0GrK
Mendicino said, "Given that nearly all our handguns are imported, this means that we're bringing our national handgun freeze even sooner." He said, "From that moment forward, the number of handguns in Canada will only go down."
According to the CBC, Canada's trade data shows that the country imported $26.4 million in pistols and revolvers between Jan. and June, making it a 52% spike in imports of such weapons since the same period last year.
On Wednesday, AFP reported, Canada's Border Services Agency said it had made two large seizures of what it described as "ghost guns" that had no serial numbers and would have been difficult to trace, agents said. | https://www.abc15.com/news/national/canada-to-ban-handgun-imports-after-recent-high-profile-us-mass-shootings | 2022-08-06 01:01:17 | 0 | https://www.abc15.com/news/national/canada-to-ban-handgun-imports-after-recent-high-profile-us-mass-shootings |
The innovations solidify Valens Semiconductor's leadership position in the audio-video market
HOD HASHARON, Israel, June 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Valens Semiconductor (NYSE: VLN), a premier provider of high-speed connectivity solutions for the audio-video and automotive markets, today announced that it will showcase cutting edge technological innovations based on its VS3000 chipset family at InfoComm 2022 (June 8-10). Demonstrations will include an uncompressed 8K resolution (HDMI2.1) extension solution, which will accelerate the deployment of 8K Ultra HD resolution installations, as well as an enhanced Audio Return Channel (eARC) extension reference design to address the increasing demand in the residential market to connect smart TVs to surround audio systems. These innovations further solidify Valens Semiconductor's leadership position in the audio-video market.
In addition, Valens Semiconductor will demonstrate several solutions that enable meeting equity in the evolving hybrid video conferencing setting, including reference designs for a plug & play docking station extender and a connectivity solution for HDMI to USB 3.0 capture, both of which enable flexible video conferencing setups.
Valens Semiconductor, the inventor of HDBaseT technology and a founding member of the HDBaseT Alliance, which has a membership base of over 200 leading audio video suppliers, will display these solutions at the HDBaseT Alliance Booth (W1317).
"True to our mission statement, Valens Semiconductor continues to push the boundaries of connectivity, providing interoperable solutions with the highest bandwidth over the simplest, most cost-effective infrastructure," said Gabi Shriki, SVP and Head of Audio-Video at Valens Semiconductor. "Our commitment to the HDBaseT ecosystem and the Audio-Video industry remains strong. We are happy to support our customers as they build innovative products using our technology across many verticals – corporate, education, medical, industrial, and more. The strong demand we see for our latest chipset, the VS3000, is testament to Valens' continued ability to meet the ever-growing market demands for higher and better audio video systems."
About Valens Semiconductor
Valens Semiconductor pushes the boundaries of connectivity by enabling long-reach, high-speed video and data transmission for the Automotive and Audio-Video industries. Valens' HDBaseT technology is the leading standard in the Audio-Video market with tens of millions of Valens' chipsets integrated into thousands of products in a wide range of applications. Valens' Automotive chipsets are deployed in systems manufactured by leading customers and are on the road in vehicles around the world. Valens is a key enabler of the evolution of ADAS and autonomous driving and its advanced technology is the basis for the new industry standard for high-speed in-vehicle connectivity.
For more information: www.valens.com
Forward-Looking Statements
Valens may, in this communication, make certain statements that are not historical facts and relate to analysis or other information which are based on forecasts or future or results. Examples of such forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements regarding future prospects, product development and business strategies. Words such as "expect," "estimate," "project," "budget," "forecast," "anticipate," "intend," "plan," "may," "will," "could," "should," "believes," "predicts," "potential," "continue," and similar expressions are intended to identify such forward-looking statements but are not the exclusive means for identifying such statements. By their very nature, forward-looking statements involve inherent risks and uncertainties, both general and specific, and there are risks that the predictions, forecasts, projections and other forward-looking statements will not be achieved. You should understand that a number of factors could cause actual results to differ materially from the plans, objectives, expectations, estimates and intentions expressed in such forward-looking statements, including the risks set forth under "Risk Factors" in our Registration Statement on Form F-1 and our other SEC filings. Valens cautions readers not to place undue reliance upon any forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date made. Valens does not undertake or accept any obligation or undertaking to release publicly any updates or revisions to any forward-looking statements to reflect any change in its expectations or any change in events, conditions or circumstances on which any such statement is based.
Media Contact:
Yoni Dayan
Head of Communications
Valens Semiconductor Ltd.
Yoni.dayan@valens.com
Valens Investor Contacts:
Daphna Golden
Vice President Investor Relations
Valens Semiconductor Ltd.
investors@valens.com
Moriah Shilton
Financial Profiles, Inc.
ValensIR@finprofiles.com
SOURCE Valens Semiconductor | https://www.kmvt.com/prnewswire/2022/06/07/valens-semiconductor-showcases-audio-video-innovations-infocomm-2022-including-an-uncompressed-8k-resolution-hdmi21-extension-solution/ | 2022-06-07 15:25:43 | 1 | https://www.kmvt.com/prnewswire/2022/06/07/valens-semiconductor-showcases-audio-video-innovations-infocomm-2022-including-an-uncompressed-8k-resolution-hdmi21-extension-solution/ |
This is a carousel. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate
6
MADRID (AP) — Spanish police are investigating a suspect letter bomb sent to an air base outside Madrid early Thursday, a day after a letter bomb exploded at the Ukrainian Embassy injuring an employee, the interior and defense ministries said.
Government officials said another explosive package was detected Wednesday evening at an arms factory in the northern Spanish city of Zaragoza. The factory makes grenade launchers which Spain has sent to Ukraine. Police carried out a controlled explosion of the parcel.
A government official said that the both the letter bomb in Zaragoza and the one at the embassy had the same email address written as the sender. No further details were given.
Spain’s defense ministry said the package at the air base contained a suspect mechanism. Extra security forces were deployed to the Torrejón de Ardoz base, just east of Madrid.
It said the package was sent to base´s Satellite Center.
The embassy blast Wednesday occurred when an employee opened a letter addressed to the ambassador. The employee was not seriously injured.
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba quickly ordered the strengthening of the security of all Ukrainian embassies. He also asked his Spanish counterpart to take urgent measures to investigate the attack.
Spain's National Court is investigating the blast as a terrorist act and extra security has been placed at the embassy. | https://www.mrt.com/news/article/Spain-2-new-letter-bombs-detected-after-Ukraine-17623241.php | 2022-12-01 11:00:57 | 1 | https://www.mrt.com/news/article/Spain-2-new-letter-bombs-detected-after-Ukraine-17623241.php |
Police: Monkey exhibit also tampered with at Dallas Zoo
DALLAS (KTVT) - Police are investigating a second incident of tampering at the Dallas Zoo after someone cut an opening in a fence housing a clouded leopard, resulting in the animal’s escape.
Investigators revealed Saturday that a similar hole to the one cut in Nova the clouded leopard’s habitat was found at a monkey exhibit.
The enclosure houses an endangered breed of leaf-eating monkeys called langurs. None of them escaped. They also did not appear to be harmed or in any danger.
Police say zoo staff found the hole in the monkey exhibit Friday after Nova escaped from her enclosure. The leopard was found safe on the zoo’s grounds after a daylong search.
Nova’s exhibit has since been fixed, and zoo officials say they will learn from this experience and look at stronger protocols in the future.
Police are not yet sure if the two incidents, which are both under criminal investigation, are related.
Copyright 2023 KTVT via CNN Newsource. All rights reserved. | https://www.valleynewslive.com/2023/01/15/police-monkey-exhibit-also-tampered-with-dallas-zoo/ | 2023-01-15 07:54:05 | 1 | https://www.valleynewslive.com/2023/01/15/police-monkey-exhibit-also-tampered-with-dallas-zoo/ |
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) _ The winning numbers in Sunday evening's drawing of the Indiana Lottery's "Quick Draw Evening" game were:
02-05-07-10-11-12-17-19-24-28-32-35-44-45-46-48-57-62-73-75, BE: 2
(two, five, seven, ten, eleven, twelve, seventeen, nineteen, twenty-four, twenty-eight, thirty-two, thirty-five, forty-four, forty-five, forty-six, forty-eight, fifty-seven, sixty-two, seventy-three, seventy-five; BE: two) | https://www.mrt.com/lottery/article/Winning-numbers-drawn-in-Quick-Draw-Evening-game-17252665.php | 2022-06-20 04:38:12 | 0 | https://www.mrt.com/lottery/article/Winning-numbers-drawn-in-Quick-Draw-Evening-game-17252665.php |
WASHINGTON (AP) — Congress has passed legislation requiring the federal Bureau of Prisons to overhaul failing and outdated security systems in the wake of rampant staff sexual abuse, inmate escapes and high-profile deaths.
The bill, approved by the House on a voice vote Wednesday, would force the troubled prison agency to fix broken surveillance cameras and install new ones, providing upgraded tools to fight and investigate staff misconduct, inmate violence and other problems.
The Prison Camera Reform Act, which the Senate passed last year, now goes to President Joe Biden to be signed into law.
“Broken prison camera systems are enabling corruption, misconduct, and abuse,” said the bill’s sponsor, Sen. Jon Ossoff, D-Ga. He has led multiple investigations of crime and corruption in federal prisons as chairman of the Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations, part of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee.
The bipartisan legislation would require the Bureau of Prisons to evaluate and enhance security camera, radio and public address systems at its 122 facilities. The agency must submit a report to Congress within three months detailing deficiencies and a plan to make needed upgrades. Those upgrades are required within three years and the bureau must submit annual progress reports to lawmakers.
Failing and inadequate security cameras have allowed inmates to escape from federal prisons and hampered investigations. They were an issue in the deaths of gangster James “Whitey” Bulger at a federal prison in West Virginia in 2018 and financier Jeffrey Epstein at a federal jail in New York City in 2019.
Cameras captured inmates going into Bulger’s cell, but not the assault that ended his life — due to limitations on how they can be positioned.
In Epstein’s case, some cameras malfunctioned while others revealed that guards failed to make some required half-hourly checks, and footage of his apparent suicide attempt a few weeks earlier was lost “as a result of technical errors,” prosecutors said.
The House vote came just a day after Ossoff’s subcommittee heard testimony from three formerly incarcerated women who said staff abused them in areas of federal prisons that lacked cameras. The panel has spent months investigating staff sexual misconduct in federal prisons.
The Justice Department’s internal watchdog testified that deficiencies with security cameras in federal prisons have compromised investigations into various misconduct, including sexual assault, the introduction of contraband, violations of civil rights and inmate deaths. The inspector general, Michael Horowitz, noted that cameras are also integral to disproving false allegations.
In introducing the camera bill last year, Ossoff said that blind spots, lost footage, and technical failures were unacceptable. He said federal prisons “must be cleaned up and held to the highest standards.”
The legislation also had the backing of the leaders of the Senate Judiciary Committee — the chairman, Sen. Dick Durbin, D-Ill., and the top Republican, Iowa Sen. Chuck Grassley.
In March, The Associated Press reported that a lack of security cameras in critical areas contributed to rampant staff sexual abuse of inmates at a federal women’s prison in Dublin, California. One woman testified at a trial last month that the since-convicted former warden, Ray Garcia, told her he knew of areas that wouldn’t be captured by surveillance cameras.
The Bureau of Prisons has pledged to overhaul Dublin’s camera system, but progress has been hampered by the need for still more technological and infrastructure upgrades at the Bay Area facility, which opened in 1974.
The bureau’s director, Colette Peters, testified to Ossoff’s committee that cameras have proved effective at curbing abuses, but that more money is needed to make systemwide upgrades. The bureau, which is the Justice Department’s largest law enforcement agency, has an annual budget of $8 billion, but has a $2 billion capital improvement backlog. The legislation does not provide for additional money.
“I have seen this type of behavior and other nonsexual behavior decrease dramatically with the introduction of cameras — both the static cameras inside the institution and also the usage of body cameras,” said Peters, who was previously director of Oregon’s state prison system.
__
On Twitter, follow Michael Sisak at http://twitter.com/mikesisak and send confidential tips by visiting https://www.ap.org/tips/
___
Findings from AP’s stories on the Bureau of Prisons can be found at: tinyurl.com/2p95bzj9 | https://www.krqe.com/news/politics/ap-congress-oks-bill-forcing-feds-to-fix-broken-prison-cameras/ | 2022-12-16 14:30:01 | 0 | https://www.krqe.com/news/politics/ap-congress-oks-bill-forcing-feds-to-fix-broken-prison-cameras/ |
Legacy Community Development Corporation’s Port Arthur Branch is offering residents assistance with rent and utilities.
Jefferson County has $4.8 million to aid with overdue housing fees. Income limits apply.
With the permission of residents, landlords may apply on their behalf as well.
Interested parties can find more information here.
For more information, contact the Port Arthur Office at 409-832-2723. They are open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 3800 Park Lane. | https://www.beaumontenterprise.com/news/article/Legacy-CDC-Port-Arthur-offers-rental-and-17247030.php | 2022-06-18 20:27:56 | 0 | https://www.beaumontenterprise.com/news/article/Legacy-CDC-Port-Arthur-offers-rental-and-17247030.php |
GAINESVILLE, Va., April 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Digital University (DU), powered by Business and Enterprise Systems Product INovation (BESPIN) and Omni Federal, has recently been awarded a contract to work with Advana, which is the advanced analytics platform of the Department of Defense (DoD).
Advana has joined forces with DU to offer an innovative data literacy education program. The initiative will guide learners through several phases of training, each building on the previous one, to help them develop a thorough understanding of data analysis, interpretation, and visualization techniques, culminating in the ability to effectively convey insights through storytelling with data.
Through this partnership, Advana learners will have access to DU's flexible and convenient anytime access. This enables learners to take courses at their own pace and on their own schedule, from home, the office, or on their mobile devices. With DU's powerful Admin Portal, learners can combine custom content developed by Advana with off-the-shelf courses from Udemy to create a personalized training plan. Additionally, DU's Admin portal allows for the management of users, training plans, and analytics, providing a comprehensive set of resources to boost data literacy across the DoD.
DU welcomes Advana as our newest Mission Partner as we continue to build on DU's commitment to innovation and digital transformation. By equipping learners with the skills they need to make sense of complex data, the DoD, Department of the Air Force (DAF), and other branches of the military can make more informed decisions, drive efficiencies, and better serve the needs of the nation.
About Digital University
Digital University (DU) is an innovative online learning platform that provides anytime access to best-in-class commercial training content in the most in-demand Operational Cyber Career Pathways. Currently, DU serves over 80,000 learners across the DoD with a 32,000+ course catalog across Udemy, Pluralsight, Data Camp, Cloud Academy, Coursera, Workera, and Udacity.
About Omni Federal
Omni Federal is a commercially rooted small business, delivering user-centric digital solutions to the Federal government. With a focus on being the software accelerator for the DoD and Intel community, they simplify complexity, challenge the status quo, and develop innovative platform technologies. Their 180+ employees across 28 states serve the Air Force, Space Force, Army, NGA, DHA and CMS, and almost 30% of their workforce are veterans. Omni is committed to serving men and women in uniform by enabling better decisions through training and building game-changing modern software solutions.
CONTACT:
Parag Thakker
info@omnifederal.com
571-403-2111
View original content:
SOURCE Omni Federal | https://www.wibw.com/prnewswire/2023/04/17/advana-partners-with-digital-university-offer-innovative-data-literacy-education-program-department-defense/ | 2023-04-17 18:10:38 | 1 | https://www.wibw.com/prnewswire/2023/04/17/advana-partners-with-digital-university-offer-innovative-data-literacy-education-program-department-defense/ |
Crews are beginning to repair — and in some cases, rebuild — Florida's power grid after the state was pummeled by Hurricane Ian.
Florida Power & Light says it stockpiled enough poles, generators and wire to do the work. But power-industry officials warn that kinks in the nation's supply chain could slow the recovery if Ian causes more damage as it spins up the Atlantic coast, or when another natural disaster strikes somewhere else in the U.S.
Eric Silagy, CEO of Florida Power & Light, said that Friday evening 850,000 of the utility's customers who lost power in the storm remained without power, but 1.2 million had power restored during the day.
Ian crossed Florida’s Gulf Coast on Wednesday as one of the strongest storms to ever hit the U.S.
Silagy said earlier this week that the company had set aside enough generators in the months before Ian to complete repairs.
Nationally, however, there is a shortage of distribution transformers that take electricity from high-voltage lines and reduce it to levels that can be used in homes and businesses, industry officials said.
“It's a critical component to the electrical grid that has been in scarce supply for a number of months now,” said Joy Ditto, president and CEO of the American Public Power Association. “We started to recognize it as a national concern in late winter, early spring, and the situation is getting worse.”
It used to take about three months for a transformer to show up after being ordered, but now it is taking more than a year, Ditto said. She said that is limiting the ability of companies to stockpile the boxes, and as a result, they are increasingly swapping boxes with utilities facing a shortage.
There are about a half-dozen U.S. manufacturers of the transformers that are dealing with labor and raw-materials shortages. Ditto said the main choke point is the specialty steel used in transformers — there is only one U.S. manufacturer for that. Her group and the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association asked the Energy Department in May to suspend a 2016 efficiency standard that they say is partly responsible for the steel shortage, but the department has not gone along.
Scott Aaronson, an official at the Edison Electric Institute, which represents for-profit utilities, said the industry is prioritizing supplies during hurricane and wildfire season.
“These efforts help to ensure we are ready to share materials with companies impacted by Hurricane Ian if necessary,” he said by email. | https://www.sfgate.com/news/article/Supply-chain-issues-could-slow-fix-of-Florida-17479188.php | 2022-10-01 00:45:16 | 1 | https://www.sfgate.com/news/article/Supply-chain-issues-could-slow-fix-of-Florida-17479188.php |
WFO HOUSTON/GALVESTON Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Sunday, October 2, 2022
_____
AIR QUALITY ALERT
...Ozone Action Day...
The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) has issued an
Ozone Action Day for the Houston, Galveston, and Brazoria area for
Sunday, October 2, 2022.
Atmospheric conditions are expected to be favorable for producing
high levels of ozone pollution in the Houston, Galveston, and
surrounding areas on Sunday. You can help prevent ozone pollution by
sharing a ride, walking, riding a bicycle, taking your lunch to work,
avoiding drive through lanes, conserving energy and keeping your vehicle
proper tuned.
For more information on ozone:
Ozone: The Facts www.tceq.texas.gov/airquality/monops/ozonefacts.html
EPA AirNow: www.airnow.gov/?city=Houston&state=TX&country=USA
Take Care of Texas: www.takecareoftexas.org/conservation-tips/keep-our-
air-clean
_____
Copyright 2022 AccuWeather | https://www.sfgate.com/weather/article/TX-WFO-HOUSTON-GALVESTON-Warnings-Watches-and-17480421.php | 2022-10-01 20:38:56 | 0 | https://www.sfgate.com/weather/article/TX-WFO-HOUSTON-GALVESTON-Warnings-Watches-and-17480421.php |
Man accidentally shot on hunting trip dies, officials say
ELKO COUNTY, Nev. (KOLO/Gray News) - A Nevada man has died Wednesday after being accidentally shot by a friend during a hunting trip last week.
Deputies with the Elko County Sheriff’s Department were dispatched Nov. 1 for reports of a hunter who had been shot in the chest in the North Pequop Mountains, a mountain range located in the northeastern part of Nevada.
KOLO reports the man’s identity was not released, and he was declared dead on arrival.
An investigation by Elko County Sheriff’s deputies and the Nevada Department of Wildlife determined that a friend of the victim was attempting to place his weapon into a plastic gun case when it went off, shooting the victim in the chest.
While this marks just the second hunting fatality in Nevada since 1997, officials are reminding the public to take firearm safety precautions. They said accidents like this often happen when entering or exiting a vehicle with a loaded weapon.
Aaron Keller, with the Nevada Department of Wildlife, said the thoughts of the department go out to all involved and impacted by the tragic accident.
“As much as we stress the importance of firearm safety, this is a stark reminder that accidents can happen,” he said. “We encourage everyone to use extreme caution when dealing with firearms.”
The Nevada Department of Wildlife asks hunters to follow four safety rules when hunting:
· Always keep your gun pointed in a safe direction.
· Every gun is loaded until you check it yourself.
· Keep your finger off the trigger until you’re ready to shoot.
· Be sure of your target and what’s in line with it.
Copyright 2022 KOLO via Gray Media Group, Inc. All rights reserved. | https://www.wistv.com/2022/11/10/man-accidentally-shot-hunting-trip-dies-officials-say/ | 2022-11-10 19:33:12 | 1 | https://www.wistv.com/2022/11/10/man-accidentally-shot-hunting-trip-dies-officials-say/ |
ELLIS COUNTY, Texas — A 60-year-old man appeared to have been killed by a bull on Monday afternoon, according to the Ellis County Sheriff's Office.
The sheriff's office said that deputies responded to the incident around 2 p.m. in the 200 block of James Road in Ferris. The 911 caller had reported the incident involving his son and a bull, authorities said.
Deputies arrived and found that the bull "was destroying property and preventing first responders from rendering aid," the sheriff's office said.
Authorities said the bull had to be euthanized.
The victim was pronounced dead at the scene, according to the sheriff's office. His identity has not yet been released.
Further details were not released as the investigation continues. | https://www.myfoxzone.com/article/news/local/60-year-old-killed-by-bull-ellis-county-texas/287-9cc528de-44ae-47b6-9c8c-b67c93de4d0d | 2023-04-25 22:13:13 | 1 | https://www.myfoxzone.com/article/news/local/60-year-old-killed-by-bull-ellis-county-texas/287-9cc528de-44ae-47b6-9c8c-b67c93de4d0d |
ALLEN, Texas — On the two-week mark since the deadly mass shooting in Allen, the Allen Premium Outlets remains closed to the public.
NOTE: The video above was uploaded on Friday, May 19.
According to the outlet's website, the shopping center will remain closed at least through Friday, May 26.
Since the shooting, the only access to the mall has been for business owners and their employees. Business owners have been told that they can start accepting deliveries on Monday.
A security checkpoint set up at the north entrance near overflow parking has been the only open entrance. Arrivals have been screened for access by mall security. Every other entrance to the mall has been barricaded and closed.
Simon Properties, the management company for the mall, told WFAA from the beginning that the mall would remain closed at least until all of the funerals and memorial services are over.
NOTE: The following video was uploaded on Thursday, May 18.
What happened in the Allen outlet mall shooting?
On Saturday, May 6, a gunman killed eight people at the mall before he was shot dead by police.
All eight victims have been identified as people ranging in ages 3 to 37 years old.
The shooting suspect was identified by Texas DPS as 33-year-old Mauricio Garcia.
The Allen Police Department confirmed that an officer who was responding to an unrelated incident in the area heard the gunshots and ran toward them. The department said that officer “neutralized” the shooter and called for emergency personnel.
NOTE: The following video was uploaded on May 12.
Other coverage on the Allen shooting: | https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/special-reports/allen-mall-shooting/allen-premium-outlets-hours-mass-shooting-closed/287-633e80ca-c514-4df3-8ed4-e373fc12361c | 2023-05-20 21:38:20 | 1 | https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/special-reports/allen-mall-shooting/allen-premium-outlets-hours-mass-shooting-closed/287-633e80ca-c514-4df3-8ed4-e373fc12361c |
City View’s Carlos Corrales signs to continue his track and field career at Fort Scott Community College.
Holliday’s Nathan Manguel signs with Hardin Simmons to continue his track and field career.
City View’s Carlos Corrales signs to continue his track and field career at Fort Scott Community College.
Holliday’s Nathan Manguel signs with Hardin Simmons to continue his track and field career.
Thanks for signing up!
Watch for us in your inbox.
Subscribe Now
Thanks for signing up!
Watch for us in your inbox.
Subscribe Now
Thanks for signing up!
Watch for us in your inbox.
Subscribe Now
<div class=”scorestream-widget-container” data-ss_widget_type=”vertScoreboard” style=”height:600px;” data-user-widget-id=”1342″></div><script async=”async” type=”text/javascript” src=”https://scorestream.com/apiJsCdn/widgets/embed.js“></script> | https://www.texomashomepage.com/sports/local-sports/2-texoma-talents-sign-letter-of-intent/ | 2023-02-07 04:40:00 | 0 | https://www.texomashomepage.com/sports/local-sports/2-texoma-talents-sign-letter-of-intent/ |
SYDNEY (AP) — There was a pivotal moment in Queen Pangke Tabora’s life that eclipsed all others: It was the moment, she says, when she first slid her legs into a mermaid tail.
For the transgender Filipina woman approaching middle age, seeing her legs encased in vibrant, scaly-looking neoprene three years ago was the realization of a childhood dream. And it marked the beginning of her immersion into a watery world where she would find acceptance. The former insurance company worker described the experience of gliding under water, half-human and half-fish, as “meditation in motion.”
“The feeling was mermai-zing,” Tabora said one recent morning while lounging in a fiery red tail on a rocky beach south of Manila, where she now teaches mermaiding and freediving full-time. “The world outside is really noisy and you will find peace underwater. … It’s a good skill in the real world, especially during the pandemic.”
Across the world, there are thousands more merfolk like her — at its simplest, humans of all shapes, genders and backgrounds who enjoy dressing up as mermaids. In recent years, a growing number have gleefully flocked to mermaid conventions and competitions, formed local groups called “pods,” and poured their savings into a multimillion-dollar mermaid tail industry.
On a planet plagued by war, disease and social upheaval, many merfolk have found life in the water a refuge. Perhaps Sebastian, the ornery crab in the 1989 film “The Little Mermaid,” said it best in his warning to land-loving mermaid Ariel: “The human world, it’s a mess. Life under the sea is better than anything they got up there!”
Away from the critics and chaos of life on land, mer-world is the kinder, gentler and more joyful alternative to the real world. It is also a world, merfolk say, where you can be whoever and whatever you want.
That openness attracts some transgender people who empathize with Ariel’s agony of being trapped in a body that feels wrong. It is also inspiring to merfolk like Che Monique, the Washington, D.C.-based founder of the Society of Fat Mermaids, which promotes body-positive mermaiding.
“I’m a 300-pound Black mermaid in America over 35, and hopefully that tells somebody they can do whatever they want to do,” says Monique, whose group sells shirts that read ‘Fat mermaids make waves’ and ‘Gender is fluid under the sea.’ “Sure, on the one hand, it is really silly, but I’ve watched it change people’s lives.”
After all, the ocean is vast, she notes, and most of the planet is covered in water. So why not dive in?
“I think there’s room under the sea for all of us,” Monique says.
The lure of mermaiding is clear from the Montreal home of Marielle Henault, which is stuffed to the gills with mermaid tails. The AquaMermaid CEO sells them to “mers” the world over.
“When you put your mermaid tail on at the beach or pool, you become a superstar,” says Henault, whose company runs mermaiding schools across Canada and the United States. “Kids and adults, everybody’s happy to see a mermaid!”
When mermaiding first started to catch on, most tails for sale were custom-made silicone creations that weigh up to 23 kilograms (50 pounds), cost upwards of $6,000 and take a surprising amount of time and lubricant to wrestle into. But over the past few years, the increasing availability of cheaper, lighter fabric options opened up mermaiding to the wider public.
As mermaiding went mainstream, glamorous photos of mermaids resplendent in glitzy tails began gaining traction on social media, further fuelling mer-mania. An obsession with “The Little Mermaid” is common among merfolk, and there is the anticipation of a fresh wave of mermaiding interest when a live-action reboot of the film is released next year.
Still, merfolk acknowledge their almost-utopia is occasionally rocked by stormy seas. As mermaiding’s popularity has risen, so too has the prevalence of creeps known as “merverts” and scammers who sell non-existent tails, says Kelly Hygema, creator of the Facebook group “Mermaids Beware: Scammers, Merverts, & More.”
“Being mermaids, it’s a predominantly women-dominated hobby and profession… so of course, that does attract attention from strangers on the Internet,” says Hygema, who lives on the Caribbean island of St. Thomas.
“Most of the time it’s just creepy comments, like they want to see you without the tail on or hold your breath underwater.”
Hygema advises merfolk to always have a trusted companion, or “mertender,” while performing in a tail.
“With your legs bound, you can’t really run away, so it’s important to have that set of legs there to make sure you’re OK,” she says.
Swimming in the tails takes practice. A mermaid’s mastery of the dolphin kick is key, along with equalization techniques to alleviate ear pressure underwater.
PADI, SSI and NAUI, the world’s major scuba diving certification organizations, now offer mermaid courses. There’s even a World Mermaid Championship, last held in China in 2019, which featured 70 mermaids flipping and posing in a giant glass tank before a panel of pensive judges.
Mermaid conventions (“Mercons”) are now held globally. Last month, more than 300 merfolk from across the U.S. and Canada attended the California Mermaid Convention, which was, as convention co-founder Rachel Smith described it, “a three-day ‘shell-ebration’ of everything mermaid.” (Note: the mermaid community is awash in puns.)
For most merfolk, it’s all a little tongue-in-cheek. But it’s also meaningful. Floating in the Sacramento pool where fellow attendees of the California convention had gathered, Merman Maui summed up the importance of the community this way: “I have a new family with all these people.”
“Life is so much better when you learn to have just a little bit of fun, or a lot bit of fun, because we all believe in magic at some point,” Maui says. “A lot of times, life can get pretty dull and boring. So why not just enjoy every aspect of it that you can?” | https://www.ksn.com/news/national-world/mermaiding-makes-a-splash-as-increasingly-popular-subculture/ | 2022-06-23 21:08:59 | 1 | https://www.ksn.com/news/national-world/mermaiding-makes-a-splash-as-increasingly-popular-subculture/ |
My name is Oscar and I'm a 1-year-old pup looking for a loving home to call my own. I can be a little shy at first, but once I warm up, I'm such a sweet boy. I have a lot of energy so I would love long walks and extra play time to get my energy out. I am still young and working on my manners so I will also need some patience with that.
If you are interested in adopting Oscar, please visit Animal Allies at 4006 Airport Road, Duluth, or you can call the Adoption Team at 218-722-5341 .
Meet Bear. Bear is a domestic short-haired black male cat who is 1 year old. He is a true lover and his motor goes crazy when you pet him. A lap cat indeed. Bear is neutered, vaccinated and microchipped.
To adopt Bear, contact Precious Paws Humane Society of Chisholm at 218-254-3300, preciouspaws2011@hotmail.com or pphsc.com .
ADVERTISEMENT
To adopt a cat or dog anywhere in the Northland, call:
- Animal Allies, 4006 Airport Road, 218-722-5341, animalallies.net.
- Chequamegon Humane Association, Ashland, 715-682-9744, chaadopt.org .
- Contented Critters Shelter, Makinen, 218-638-2153, contentedcritters.org .
- Helping PAWS Pet Rescue in Washburn, 715-373-2222 or go to www.helpingpawswi.org.
- Humane Society of Douglas County, Superior, 715-398-6784, hsdcpets.com .
- Mesabi Humane Society, Virginia, 218-741-7425, mesabihumanesociety.org .
- Northern Lights Animal Rescue, 218-729-1485, adoptapet.com/adoption_rescue/66719-northern-lights-animal-rescuers-inc-twig-minnesota .
- Oreo’s Kitty Sanctuary, 218-591-7200, email oreosadoptions@yahoo.com .
- Precious Paws Humane Society of Chisholm, 218-254-3300, preciouspaws2011@hotmail.com or pphsc.com .
- Range Regional Rescue in Hibbing, 218-262-1900.
- Star of the North Humane Society, Itasca County, 218-245-3732, starnorth.weebly.com/about-us.html .
- Warm Fuzzies Animal Rescue Inc. at Warmfuzzies2020@gmail.com , 218-576-8534 or go to warmfuzzies.petfinder.com . | https://www.duluthnewstribune.com/community/pets-of-the-week-oscar-and-bear | 2023-06-01 17:39:32 | 0 | https://www.duluthnewstribune.com/community/pets-of-the-week-oscar-and-bear |
RTX expects continued sales and earnings growth in 2023; will more fully leverage scale with streamlined business operations
ARLINGTON, Va., Jan. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Raytheon Technologies Corporation (NYSE: RTX) reported fourth quarter 2022 results and announced its 2023 outlook and plan to realign its business units into three segments.
Fourth quarter 2022
- Sales of $18.1 billion
- GAAP EPS from continuing operations of $0.96, which included $0.31 of acquisition accounting adjustments and net significant and/or non-recurring charges
- Adjusted EPS of $1.27
- Operating cash flow from continuing operations of $4.6 billion; Free cash flow of $3.8 billion
- Achieved approximately $130 million of incremental RTX gross cost synergies
- Company backlog of $175 billion; including defense backlog of $69 billion
- Repurchased $408 million of RTX shares
Full year 2022
- Sales of $67.1 billion
- GAAP EPS of $3.51
- Adjusted EPS of $4.78
- Operating cash flow from continuing operations of $7.2 billion; Free cash flow of $4.9 billion
- Achieved approximately $405 million of incremental RTX gross cost synergies
- Repurchased $2.8 billion of RTX shares
Outlook for full year 2023
- Sales of $72.0 - $73.0 billion
- Adjusted EPS of $4.90 - $5.05
- Free cash flow of approximately $4.8 billion
- Share repurchase of $3.0 billion of RTX shares
"Raytheon Technologies delivered solid full-year results with strong free cash flow that exceeded our expectations," said Raytheon Technologies Chairman and CEO Greg Hayes. "We effectively supported the rapid commercial aerospace recovery and delivered critical platforms and advanced technologies for customers to meet their increasingly complex needs, while achieving $86 billion in new awards in 2022 and ending the year with a total backlog of $175 billion."
"Our portfolio is well positioned to capture growing demand and we expect to deliver sales growth and margin expansion, along with strong free cash flow generation, in 2023. We are deploying capital investments to bring new technologies to market and accelerate productivity improvement, all while remaining committed to returning at least $20 billion to our shareowners post-merger through early 2024."
Portfolio Realignment
On track to surpass all merger-related goals, the company plans to strengthen its market position and generate additional revenue and technology synergies by realigning its business units. Christopher Calio, whose role has been expanded to President and Chief Operating Officer of Raytheon Technologies, effective March 1, will oversee the business transformation initiative.
"In 2023 we will further align our market-leading franchises with customer needs to drive operational agility and excellence," said Christopher Calio, Chief Operating Officer, Raytheon Technologies. "By more fully leveraging our scale, we will deliver enhanced customer solutions and unlock cost savings opportunities with improved resource allocation and a streamlined footprint."
The three focused business segments will be Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon. The company plans to implement the reorganization during the second half of 2023 and will provide additional updates on its progress over the coming months.
Additionally, the company announced that Roy Azevedo, President of Raytheon Intelligence & Space (RIS), will retire from his role and serve as an advisor to Christopher Calio, Chief Operating Officer, to help with the transformation.
Fourth quarter 2022
Raytheon Technologies reported fourth quarter sales of $18.1 billion, up 6 percent over the prior year. GAAP EPS from continuing operations of $0.96 was up 109 percent versus the prior year and included $0.31 of acquisition accounting adjustments and net significant and/or non-recurring charges. Adjusted EPS of $1.27 was up 18 percent versus the prior year. Both GAAP and Adjusted EPS included about 6 cents of a tax benefit associated with legal entity and operational reorganizations.
The company recorded net income from continuing operations attributable to common shareowners in the fourth quarter of $1.4 billion, up 108 percent versus the prior year which included $446 million of acquisition accounting adjustments and net significant and/or non-recurring charges. Adjusted net income was $1.9 billion, up 16 percent versus prior year. Operating cash flow from continuing operations in the fourth quarter was $4.6 billion. Capital expenditures were $855 million, resulting in free cash flow of $3.8 billion.
Backlog and Bookings
Backlog at the end of the fourth quarter was $175 billion, of which $106 billion was from commercial aerospace and $69 billion was from defense.
Notable defense bookings during the quarter included:
- $1.0 billion to manufacture and deliver Guidance Enhanced Missile (GEM-T) for an international customer at Raytheon Missiles & Defense (RMD)
- $1.0 billion of classified bookings at Raytheon Intelligence & Space (RIS)
- $698 million for National Advanced Surface-to-Air Missile System (NASAMS) for Ukraine at RMD
- $638 million for F135 production at Pratt & Whitney
- $512 million for F135 sustainment at Pratt & Whitney
- $415 million for Evolved Seasparrow Missile (ESSM) production for the U.S. Navy and international customers at RMD
- $405 million for maintenance and support of a Surveillance Radar Program (SRP) for an international customer at RMD
- $317 million for AIM-9X Sidewinder production lot 23 for the U.S. Air Force and international customers at RMD
- $247 million for MIR replenishment for an international customer at RMD
- $210 million for F117 sustainment at Pratt & Whitney
Segment Results
The company's reportable segments are Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, Raytheon Intelligence & Space (RIS) and Raytheon Missiles & Defense (RMD).
Collins Aerospace had fourth quarter 2022 sales of $5,662 million, up 15 percent versus the prior year. The increase in sales was driven by a 21 percent increase in commercial aftermarket, a 20 percent increase in commercial OE and a 5 percent increase in military. The increase in commercial sales was driven primarily by the recovery of commercial air traffic, which resulted in higher flight hours, aircraft fleet utilization, and narrowbody deliveries.
Collins Aerospace recorded operating profit of $741 million, up 61 percent versus the prior year. The increase in operating profit was primarily driven by drop through on higher commercial aftermarket volume and lower R&D expense, which more than offset higher SG&A expense. Adjusted operating profit of $743 million in the quarter was up 58 percent versus the prior year.
Pratt & Whitney had fourth quarter sales of $5,652 million, up 10 percent versus the prior year. The increase in sales was driven by a 37 percent increase in commercial OE and an 11 percent increase in commercial aftermarket which more than offset a 2 percent decrease in military sales. The increase in commercial sales was primarily due to favorable OE engine volume and mix, and higher shop visits and related spare part sales. The decrease in military sales was driven primarily by lower military legacy aftermarket sales.
Pratt & Whitney recorded operating profit of $306 million, up 127 percent versus the prior year. The increase in operating profit was primarily driven by drop through on higher commercial aftermarket sales, which included a favorable customer contract adjustment, and was partially offset by higher SG&A and R&D expense. Pratt & Whitney recorded adjusted operating profit of $321 million in the quarter, up 98 percent versus the prior year.
RIS had fourth quarter 2022 sales of $3,544 million, down 8 percent versus the prior year. The decrease in sales was driven by the impact of the prior year Global Training and Services divestiture. Excluding the impact of acquisitions and divestitures and FX, sales were down 5 percent versus prior year driven by Command, Control and Communications, Cyber, Training and Services, and Sensing and Effects.
RIS recorded operating profit of $278 million, down 56 percent versus the prior year. The decrease in operating profit was driven in part by the impact of the prior year Global Training and Services divestiture and the related gain on sale, as well as unfavorable mix, lower net program efficiencies and lower volume. On an adjusted basis, operating profit was down 31 percent versus the prior year.
RMD had fourth quarter 2022 sales of $4,100 million, up 6 percent versus prior year. The increase in sales was primarily driven by higher net sales in Naval Power including SPY-6, Strategic Missile Defense including NGI, and Advanced Technology programs.
RMD recorded operating profit of $376 million, down 23 percent versus the prior year. The decrease in operating profit was driven primarily by unfavorable program mix and lower net program efficiencies, and a charge associated with a divestiture, partially offset by higher volume. RMD recorded adjusted operating profit of $418 million, down 14 percent versus the prior year.
About Raytheon Technologies
Raytheon Technologies Corporation is an aerospace and defense company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide. With four industry-leading businesses ― Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, Raytheon Intelligence & Space and Raytheon Missiles & Defense ― the company delivers solutions that push the boundaries in avionics, cybersecurity, directed energy, electric propulsion, hypersonics, and quantum physics. The company, formed in 2020 through the combination of Raytheon Company and the United Technologies Corporation aerospace businesses, is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia.
Conference Call on the Fourth Quarter 2022 Financial Results
Raytheon Technologies' financial results conference call will be held on Tuesday, January 24, 2023 at 8:30 a.m. ET. The conference call will be webcast live on the company's website at www.rtx.com and will be available for replay following the call. The corresponding presentation slides will be available for downloading prior to the call.
Use and Definitions of Non-GAAP Financial Measures
Raytheon Technologies Corporation ("RTC") reports its financial results in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States ("GAAP").
We supplement the reporting of our financial information determined under GAAP with certain non-GAAP financial information. The non-GAAP information presented provides investors with additional useful information, but should not be considered in isolation or as substitutes for the related GAAP measures. Moreover, other companies may define non-GAAP measures differently, which limits the usefulness of these measures for comparisons with such other companies. We encourage investors to review our financial statements and publicly-filed reports in their entirety and not to rely on any single financial measure.
Adjusted net sales, organic sales, adjusted operating profit (loss), adjusted net income, adjusted earnings per share ("EPS"), and free cash flow are non-GAAP financial measures. Adjusted net sales represents consolidated net sales (a GAAP measure), excluding significant nonoperational items and/or significant operational items that may occur at irregular intervals (hereinafter referred to as "net significant and/or non-recurring items"). Organic sales represents consolidated net sales (a GAAP measure), excluding the impact of foreign currency translation, acquisitions and divestitures completed in the preceding twelve months and net significant and/or non-recurring items. Adjusted operating profit (loss) represents operating profit (loss) (a GAAP measure), excluding restructuring costs, acquisition accounting adjustments and net significant and/or non-recurring items. Acquisition accounting adjustments include the amortization of acquired intangible assets related to acquisitions, the amortization of the property, plant and equipment fair value adjustment acquired through acquisitions and the amortization of customer contractual obligations related to loss making or below market contracts acquired. Adjusted net income represents net income from continuing operations (a GAAP measure), excluding restructuring costs, acquisition accounting adjustments and net significant and/or non-recurring items. Adjusted EPS represents diluted earnings per share from continuing operations (a GAAP measure), excluding restructuring costs, acquisition accounting adjustments and net significant and/or non-recurring items. For the Business segments, when applicable, adjustments of net sales similarly reflect continuing operations excluding other significant items, organic sales similarly excludes the impact of foreign currency, acquisitions and divestitures, and net significant and/or non-recurring items, and adjustments of operating profit (loss) and operating profit margins (also referred to as return on sales (ROS)) similarly reflect continuing operations, excluding restructuring, acquisition accounting adjustments and net significant and/or non-recurring items.
Free cash flow is a non-GAAP financial measure that represents cash flow from operations (a GAAP measure) less capital expenditures. Management believes free cash flow is a useful measure of liquidity and an additional basis for assessing RTC's ability to fund its activities, including the financing of acquisitions, debt service, repurchases of RTC's common stock and distribution of earnings to shareowners.
A reconciliation of the non-GAAP measures to the corresponding amounts prepared in accordance with GAAP appears in the tables in this Appendix. The tables provide additional information as to the items and amounts that have been excluded from the adjusted measures.
When we provide our expectation for adjusted EPS and free cash flow on a forward-looking basis, a reconciliation of the differences between the non-GAAP expectations and the corresponding GAAP measures (expected diluted EPS from continuing operations and expected cash flow from operations, respectively) generally is not available without unreasonable effort due to potentially high variability, complexity and low visibility as to the items that would be excluded from the GAAP measure in the relevant future period, such as unusual gains and losses, the ultimate outcome of pending litigation, fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates, the impact and timing of potential acquisitions and divestitures, and other structural changes or their probable significance. The variability of the excluded items may have a significant, and potentially unpredictable, impact on our future GAAP results.
Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains statements which, to the extent they are not statements of historical or present fact, constitute "forward-looking statements" under the securities laws. From time to time, oral or written forward- looking statements may also be included in other information released to the public. These forward-looking statements are intended to provide Raytheon Technologies Corporation ("RTC") management's current expectations or plans for our future operating and financial performance, based on assumptions currently believed to be valid and are not statements of historical fact. Forward-looking statements can be identified by the use of words such as "believe," "expect," "expectations," "plans," "strategy," "prospects," "estimate," "project," "target," "anticipate," "will," "should," "see," "guidance," "outlook," "goals," "objectives," "confident," "on track" and other words of similar meaning. Forward- looking statements may include, among other things, statements relating to future sales, earnings, cash flow, results of operations, uses of cash, share repurchases, tax payments and rates, research and development spending, cost savings, other measures of financial performance, potential future plans, strategies or transactions, credit ratings and net indebtedness, other anticipated benefits to RTC of the United Technologies Corporation ("UTC") acquisition of Rockwell Collins in 2018, the merger (the "merger") between UTC and Raytheon Company ("Raytheon")) or the spin-offs by UTC of Otis Worldwide Corporation and Carrier Global Corporation into separate independent companies (the "separation transactions"), including estimated synergies and customer cost savings resulting from the merger and the anticipated benefits and costs of the separation transactions and other statements that are not solely historical facts. All forward-looking statements involve risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied in the forward-looking statements. For those statements, we claim the protection of the safe harbor for forward- looking statements contained in the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such risks, uncertainties and other factors include, without limitation: (1) the effect of changes in global economic, capital market and political conditions in the U.S. and globally, such as from the global sanctions and export controls with respect to Russia, and any changes therein, including related to financial market conditions, fluctuations in commodity prices or supply (including energy supply), inflation, interest rates and foreign currency exchange rates, disruptions in global supply chain and labor markets, and geopolitical risks; (2) risks associated with U.S. government sales, including changes or shifts in defense spending due to budgetary constraints, spending cuts resulting from sequestration, a continuing resolution, a government shutdown, the debt ceiling or measures taken to avoid default, or otherwise, and uncertain funding of programs; (3) challenges in the development, production, delivery, support, and performance of RTC advanced technologies and new products and services and the realization of the anticipated benefits (including our expected returns under customer contracts), as well as the challenges of operating in RTC's highly- competitive industries; (4) risks relating to RTC's reliance on U.S. and non-U.S. suppliers and commodity markets, including the effect of sanctions, delays and disruptions in the delivery of materials and services to RTC or its suppliers and price increases; (5) risks relating to RTC international operations from, among other things, changes in trade policies and implementation of sanctions, foreign currency fluctuations, economic conditions, political factors, sales methods, and U.S. or local government regulations; (6) the condition of the aerospace industry; (7) the ability of RTC to attract, train and retain qualified personnel and maintain its culture and high ethical standards, and the ability of our personnel to continue to operate our facilities and businesses around the world; (8) the effect of and risks relating to the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic on RTC's business, supply chain, operations and the industries in which it operates, including the decrease in global air travel, and the timing and extent of the ongoing recovery from COVID-19; (9) the scope, nature, timing and challenges of managing acquisitions, investments, divestitures and other transactions, including the realization of synergies and opportunities for growth and innovation, the assumption of liabilities and other risks and incurrence of related costs and expenses; (10) compliance with legal, environmental, regulatory and other requirements, including, among other things, export and import requirements such as the International Traffic in Arms Regulations and the Export Administration Regulations, anti-bribery and anticorruption requirements, such as the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, industrial cooperation agreement obligations, and procurement and other regulations in the U.S. and other countries in which RTC and its businesses operate; (11) the outcome of pending, threatened and future legal proceedings, investigations and other contingencies, including those related to U.S. government audits and disputes; (12) factors that could impact RTC's ability to engage in desirable capital-raising or strategic transactions, including its capital structure, levels of indebtedness, capital expenditures and research and development spending, and the availability of credit, credit market conditions and other factors; (13) uncertainties associated with the timing and scope of future repurchases by RTC of its common stock or declarations of cash dividends, which may be discontinued, accelerated, suspended or delayed at any time due to various factors, including market conditions and the level of other investing activities and uses of cash; (14) the risks relating to realizing expected benefits from RTC strategic initiatives such as cost reduction, restructuring, digital transformation and other operational initiatives; (15) risks relating to the integration of the legacy businesses of UTC and RTC as well as the merger, and the realization of the anticipated benefits of those transactions; (16) risks of additional tax exposures due to new tax legislation or other developments, in the U.S. and other countries in which RTC and its businesses operate; (17) risks relating to a RTC product safety failure or other failure affecting RTC's or its customers' or suppliers' products or systems; (18) risks relating to cyber-attacks on RTC's information technology infrastructure, products, suppliers, customers and partners, threats to RTC facilities and personnel, as well as other events outside of RTC's control such as public health crises, damaging weather or other acts of nature; (19) the effect of changes in accounting estimates for our programs on our financial results; (20) the effect of changes in pension and other postretirement plan estimates and assumptions and contributions; (21) risks relating to an impairment of goodwill and other intangible assets; (22) the effects of climate change and changing climate-related regulations, customer and market demands, products and technologies; and (23) the intended qualification of (i) the merger as a tax-free reorganization and (ii) the separation transactions and other internal restructurings as tax-free to UTC and former UTC shareowners, in each case, for U.S. federal income tax purposes. For additional information on identifying factors that may cause actual results to vary materially from those stated in forward-looking statements, see the reports of RTC, UTC and Raytheon on Forms S-4, 10-K, 10-Q and 8-K filed with or furnished to the Securities and Exchange Commission from time to time. Any forward-looking statement speaks only as of the date on which it is made, and RTC assumes no obligation to update or revise such statement, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by applicable law.
Media Contact
202.384.2474
Investor Contact
781.522.5123
View original content:
SOURCE Raytheon Technologies | https://www.mysuncoast.com/prnewswire/2023/01/24/raytheon-technologies-reports-2022-results-announces-2023-outlook-plan-realign-into-three-business-segments/ | 2023-01-24 13:31:40 | 0 | https://www.mysuncoast.com/prnewswire/2023/01/24/raytheon-technologies-reports-2022-results-announces-2023-outlook-plan-realign-into-three-business-segments/ |
The Cincinnati Bengals are back in the postseason.
The Bengals clinched a playoff berth for the second straight season Thursday night by virtue of the New York Jets’ 19-13 loss to Jacksonville.
Cincinnati (10-4) has won six games in a row and leads the AFC North Division by one game over Baltimore with three games to play. Cincinnati is currently the No. 3 seed in the AFC playoff picture behind Buffalo (11-3) and Kansas City (11-3).
The Bengals play at New England on Saturday, host Buffalo on Monday Night Football Jan. 2 and host Baltimore on Jan. 8.
Cincinnati snapped an eight-game playoff losing streak last year on its way to an AFC Championship and the franchise’s third Super Bowl appearance.
In Other News
About the Author | https://www.springfieldnewssun.com/sports/bengals-earn-second-straight-playoff-berth/2YIPQ66JSZANJAPGOPCIQVZM7Q/ | 2022-12-23 05:15:48 | 0 | https://www.springfieldnewssun.com/sports/bengals-earn-second-straight-playoff-berth/2YIPQ66JSZANJAPGOPCIQVZM7Q/ |
Starting in early 2023, consumers will be able to easily access tens of thousands of free movies and TV shows through the Crackle app at the touch of a button
Deal also includes distribution of Crackle and Chicken Soup for the Soul free ad-supported TV (FAST) channels, further scaling their distribution footprint
NEW YORK, Oct. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment Inc. (NASDAQ: CSSE), one of the largest operators of advertising-supported video on demand (AVOD) streaming services, along with VIDAA USA, the company developing and managing the VIDAA platform on Hisense Smart TVs, today announced an agreement to add Crackle streaming services and a Crackle-branded remote control button – providing immediate access to the popular ad-supported video on demand (AVOD) service on devices powered by VIDAA OS. The button will be available starting early next year on millions of Hisense TVs sold in the US.
The companies also announced today that the Crackle and Chicken Soup for the Soul free ad-supported television (FAST) channels will launch on the VIDAA platform. In the coming weeks, the channels will give consumers in the US free access to the best movies and TV series streaming 24 hours a day – including originals such as Wedding Talk and Going From Broke. The channels will be available on the channel guide of the TV, which reduces the need to toggle between applications while accessing content from different providers. The Crackle AVOD app is now available on the VIDAA service.
"Hisense is known for its high-quality televisions, which are affordable to cost-conscious consumers," said Adam Mosam, chief digital officer, Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment. "The addition of the Crackle app on the VIDAA TV operating system and the remote button will help bring a whole new audience to our service. We have a wide range of amazing content which I know their consumers will enjoy."
"Providing the best free content in the simplest way to consumers is our mission at VIDAA. Which is why the partnership with Crackle is a great addition to our already large lineup of free VOD content as well as FAST channels," said Nick Ruczaj, VP Content at VIDAA USA. "We've also made the content easy to discover in our platform's search engine and will be placing the streaming channels right alongside the broadcast TV networks in the programming guide," he added.
The VIDAA Smart TV OS is a Linux-based smart TV operating system, powering millions of Smart TVs, including Hisense, Toshiba, Loewe, Supersonic, and hundreds of other Smart TV brands, globally. The independent company VIDAA USA was established in 2019, and it has become a strong global contender in the Smart TV platform category.
Crackle Plus' recent releases include season 2 of the murder mystery series The Wall, the home renovation series Pet Caves, plus-size mountain climber documentary Kili Big, season 2 of the hit college thriller series In the Vault, the sci-fi series Salvage Marines starring Casper Van Dien, and the award-winning BBC series Sherlock, starring Benedict Cumberbatch and Martin Freeman.
The Crackle Plus and Redbox streaming services are currently distributed through over 140 touchpoints in the U.S. on platforms including Amazon Fire TV, RokuTV, Apple TV, Smart TVs (Samsung, LG, Vizio), gaming consoles (PS4 and Xbox One), Plex, iOS, and Android mobile devices and on desktops at Crackle.com and Redbox.com with plans to expand to over 160 touch points this year.
Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment Inc. (Nasdaq: CSSE) operates video-on-demand streaming services (VOD). The company owns Crackle Plus, which owns and operates a variety of ad-supported VOD streaming services including Crackle, Chicken Soup for the Soul, and Popcornflix. The company also acquires and distributes video content through its Screen Media and 1091 Pictures subsidiaries and produces original video content through the Chicken Soup for the Soul Television Group. The company recently acquired Redbox which operates a rapidly growing digital streaming service that provides both ad-supported (AVOD) and paid movies from Hollywood studios and hundreds of content partners, as well as over 145 channels of free ad-supported streaming television (FAST). Redbox also operates its popular kiosks across the US at thousands of retail locations – giving consumers affordable access to the latest in entertainment. Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment is a subsidiary of Chicken Soup for the Soul, LLC, which publishes the famous book series and produces super-premium pet food under the Chicken Soup for the Soul brand name.
Established in 2019, VIDAA USA is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia and is the developer of Smart TV operating systems. Its flagship product, VIDAA TV OS, is currently in its sixth generation and provides advanced solutions to a multitude of leading Smart TV manufacturers globally, including Hisense, JPE, BOE, and TP Vision. Its award-winning Linux based licensed operating system with voice control, applications store, billing, and payments capabilities provides a turnkey solution to factories and brands, including licensed access to leading global and local premium streaming video content providers. VIDAA USA partners include over 100 Smart TV brands and over 400 content providers globally.
For more information, visit @vidaatv Instagram, @vidaatv Facebook, @VIDAATV Twitter, vidaatv Linkedin.
This press release includes forward-looking statements within the meaning of the federal securities laws. Forward-looking statements are statements that are not historical facts. These statements are based on various assumptions, whether or not identified in this press release, and on the current expectations of management and are not predictions of actual performance. Such assumptions involve a number of known and unknown risks and uncertainties, including but not limited to our core strategy, operating income and margin, seasonality, liquidity, including cash flows from operations, available funds, and access to financing sources, free cash flows, revenues, net income, profitability, stock price volatility, future regulatory changes, price changes, the ability of the Company's content offerings to achieve market acceptance, the Company's success in retaining or recruiting officers, key employees, or directors, the ability to protect intellectual property, the ability to complete strategic acquisitions, the ability to manage growth and integrate acquired operations, the ability to pay dividends, regulatory or operational risks, and general market conditions impacting demand for the Company's services. For a more complete description of these and other risks and uncertainties, please refer the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021, filed with the SEC on March 31, 2022, and, with respect to the Company's recent acquisition of Redbox Entertainment, Inc. ("Redbox"), the Company's Registration Statement on Form S-4 declared effective by the SEC on July 15, 2022. If any of these risks materialize or our assumptions prove incorrect, actual results could differ materially from the results implied by the forward-looking statements contained in this press release. Information regarding the acquisition of Redbox and related transactions is qualified by reference to the Company's Current Reports on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on May 11, 2022 (as amended May 12, 2022), June 6, 2022, and August 12, 2022, and all exhibits filed with respect to such reports and the aforementioned registration statement. The forward-looking statements contained in this press release speak only as of the date hereof and the Company expressly disclaims any obligation or undertaking to release publicly any updates or revisions to any forward-looking statements contained herein to reflect any change in the Company's expectations with respect thereto or any change in events, conditions or circumstances on which any statement is based.
(PRESS)
Peter Binazeski
Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment
pbinazeski@chickensoupforthesoul.com
Denis Ostir
VIDAA USA
denis.ostir@vidaa.com
(INVESTOR RELATIONS)
Zaia Lawandow
Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment
zlawandow@chickensoupforthesoul.com
View original content:
SOURCE VIDAA | https://www.kxii.com/prnewswire/2022/10/13/hisense-vidaa-usa-team-up-with-chicken-soup-soul-entertainment-add-crackle-branded-button-millions-remote-controls-add-crackle-streaming-services-vidaa-platform/ | 2022-10-13 14:34:22 | 0 | https://www.kxii.com/prnewswire/2022/10/13/hisense-vidaa-usa-team-up-with-chicken-soup-soul-entertainment-add-crackle-branded-button-millions-remote-controls-add-crackle-streaming-services-vidaa-platform/ |
WASHINGTON (AP) — An uneven start to the season for the Minnesota Timberwolves turned even worse when Karl-Anthony Towns had to be helped off the court in the third quarter at Washington. He wasn’t putting any weight on his right leg.
The team now hopes the injury isn’t too serious.
Towns exited in the third quarter of Monday night’s 142-127 loss to the Wizards with what the Timberwolves called a right calf strain.
“Hopefully that’s where it comes down,” coach Chris Finch said. “We’ll have it evaluated tomorrow.”
Towns has started all 21 games for Minnesota this season and entered Monday averaging 21.4 points. The loss on Monday dropped the Timberwolves to 10-11.
Towns was well behind the play during a Washington break and grabbed his right leg. After a 3-pointer by Kyle Kuzma, play stopped with Towns down on the floor near midcourt. He was immediately helped toward the locker room.
“Obviously super concerned about that, big blow for us. I did like the way we started the second for sure,” Finch said. “We left a lot of work to be done.”
Minnesota trailed by 27 points late in the first half and by 19 at halftime. The Timberwolves did score the first 10 points of the third quarter, but when Towns left they were down 93-76.
Towns finished the game with eight points in 22 minutes.
If Minnesota is without Towns for any period of time, Rudy Gobert can still provide plenty of size, but speculating on that is still a little premature.
“We’re going to have to look at what our options are with who else is available at that point,” Finch said. “We’ll just have to figure that out.”
Minnesota’s next game is at home against Memphis on Wednesday night. Then the Timberwolves have two days off before hosting Oklahoma City and three days off before hosting Indiana.
___
Follow Noah Trister at https://twitter.com/noahtrister
___
AP NBA: https://apnews.com/NBA and https://twitter.com/AP_Sports | https://pix11.com/sports/ap-sports/ap-minnesota-star-towns-helped-off-with-right-leg-injury/ | 2022-11-29 16:55:45 | 0 | https://pix11.com/sports/ap-sports/ap-minnesota-star-towns-helped-off-with-right-leg-injury/ |
REC Philly is heading down south, thanks to a mega-star investment.
REC Philly announced Tuesday that entertainer and businessman Sean "Diddy" Combs' investment firm Sean Combs Capitol invested $2 million into the organization and they'd be expanding to Miami, Florida.
The new facility will be housed in a 12,000-square-foot warehouse equipped with recording studios, photo/video production studios, dance studios, editing bays, podcast studios and design studios.
REC Miami will focus on bringing resources to the creative communities of the South Florida city while also serving as a space for Diddy's Comb Enterprises to use and choose talent.
"Our goal is to make sure that independent creators have the information, tools, and resources needed to win and level the playing field,'' Combs said in a statement with REC Philly. “This partnership is about the future of the creator economy and helping REC expand to serve more creators in cities and countries around the world.”
REC, which stands for "resources for every creator," is an organization that gives creators studio space, access to programming and builds bridges so that creators can make money doing what they love.
REC Miami is expected to open in the 2023, applications to be a member of REC Philly is available right now. | https://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/business/startup-rec-philly-2-million-sean-diddy-combs-for-miami-expansion/3355855/ | 2022-09-07 18:32:48 | 1 | https://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/business/startup-rec-philly-2-million-sean-diddy-combs-for-miami-expansion/3355855/ |
(KTLA) – Two Alaska Airlines employees are now engaged after one popped the question 30,000 feet in the air during a special flight from San Francisco to Los Angeles.
Veronica Rojas, a flight attendant at Alaska, proposed to her girlfriend, Alejandra Moncayo, a pilot for the carrier, got engaged on Wednesday during an Alaska Airlines flight aboard the company’s Pride in the Sky plane.
The two met on board an Alaska Airlines flight in 2020.
When Rojas got the idea to propose in the air, she contacted the higher-ups at the airline who were more than willing to make sure the proposal went off without a hitch.
On Wednesday, Rojas asked Moncayo to accompany her on a quick trip from San Francisco to L.A., which happened to be on board the Pride plane.
During the flight, Rojas dropped to one knee and proposed to her girlfriend over the PA system.
Moncayo said yes.
The romance continued once the plane landed. As the newly engaged couple deplaned and headed towards the gate, Moncayo then proposed herself. Neither Rojas nor airline officials knew Moncayo had been planning to propose as well.
The double-proposal comes during Pride Month, and coincides with the one-year anniversary of the debut of Alaska’s Pride in the Sky plane.
In the end, it wasn’t just the couple who felt the love on the flight. In honor of the special proposal, Alaska awarded every person on the plane free tickets for a future Alaska flight, the airline said. | https://www.wane.com/news/alaska-airlines-flight-attendant-proposes-to-pilot-on-pride-flight-to-la/ | 2022-06-19 11:43:27 | 1 | https://www.wane.com/news/alaska-airlines-flight-attendant-proposes-to-pilot-on-pride-flight-to-la/ |
Over 38 million Americans struggle with food insecurity.
"This is a problem we just cannot turn our back on."
CORONA, Calif., Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Advanced Container Technologies, Inc (Ticker: ACTX), announced that it has partnered with the Clean Food Initiative and Produce Now to provide fresh, healthy food to disadvantaged youth.
ACTX said it will allocate space in one or more of its GrowPods to grow leafy greens, which will be donated to the Clean Food Initiative for distribution to various hunger-related charities. The food will be grown, packaged and distributed by workers from Produce Now.
Hunger is an enormous and often under-reported problem in the United States. According to National Geographic, millions of working Americans don't know where their next meal is coming from. One in six Americans don't have enough food to eat.
The Food Research and Action Center states that over 38 million Americans live in households that struggle with food insecurity or lack of access to an affordable, nutritious diet. This represents a 9 percent increase from 2019.
"This is a problem we just cannot turn our back on," said Douglas Heldoorn, CEO of Advanced Container Technologies, Inc. "There are hungry people in towns throughout America. These are our neighbors, our sisters and brothers. We have a moral obligation to help those in need."
GrowPods are hydroponic modular farms that can be located almost anywhere, and can replace approximately 1-acre of farmland in a pesticide-free, automated, and controlled setting.
The company has worked previously with Caterina's Club, a non-profit organization established by noted chef Bruno Serato. Caterina's Club donates over 25,000 nutritional meals to underprivileged children each week around the world.
GrowPods offer a way for non-profit organizations to grow clean, nutritious food virtually anywhere. Organizations can place a system in an urban environment, and teach young people how to grow food - providing valuable skills, job training, instilling pride, and invoking a sense of responsibility, in addition to helping meet the nutritional needs of the community.
CONTACT:
For more information on Advanced Container Technologies or GrowPods, call: (951) 381-2555 or visit: www.advancedcontainertechnologies.com or www.growpodsolutions.com.
This press release contains forward-looking statements made under the "safe harbor" provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-Looking Statements about ACTX' beliefs and expectations, involve inherent risks and uncertainties, and a number of factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statement. In some cases, forward-looking statements can be identified by words such as "may," "expect," "anticipate," "estimate," "intend," "plan," "believe," "potential," or other similar expressions. All information is as of the date of this press release, and ACTX undertakes no duty to update such information, except as required under applicable law.
View original content:
SOURCE Advanced Container Technologies, Inc. | https://www.wkyt.com/prnewswire/2022/09/06/actx-partners-with-clean-food-initiative-produce-now-provide-healthy-food-hungry-americans/ | 2022-09-06 14:16:21 | 0 | https://www.wkyt.com/prnewswire/2022/09/06/actx-partners-with-clean-food-initiative-produce-now-provide-healthy-food-hungry-americans/ |
– The Vallania Study targets multiple cancers with different care pathways
– University of Chicago to enroll patients across its diverse network, expanding access to clinical studies and advancing cancer research
SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., April 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Freenome, a privately held biotech company, announced today that the Institute for Population and Precision Health (IPPH) at the University of Chicago has joined as a study partner for its Vallania Study. The Vallania Study began enrollment in 2022 and focuses on the detection of multiple cancers.
Freenome is developing a tailored multi-cancer screening approach that leverages personalized risk stratification to streamline patient care pathways and optimize clinical utility. Freenome uses a multiomics platform that combines tumor and non-tumor signals with machine learning to detect cancers in the earliest, most treatable stages using a standard blood draw.
The Vallania Study focuses on the refinement of Freenome's multiomics platform, which is embedded with multi-cancer signatures to look for signals from several indications.
The Vallania Study is a key milestone in Freenome's plan to expand early detection of cancer screening beyond colorectal cancer (CRC). Last year, the company completed enrollment for PREEMPT CRC, its validation study for the detection of CRC.
"Each cancer presents its own unique circumstances when it comes to screening and care pathways," said Lance Baldo, M.D., chief medical officer at Freenome. "We design screening tests for everyone, so our clinical research should reflect a diverse population. Our partnership with the Institute for Population and Precision Health at the University of Chicago will help us advance cancer research and reach a diverse and representative population."
The Institute for Population and Precision Health is dedicated to public health research on the south side of Chicago and draws participants from widely diverse communities in that area. To facilitate community engagement and clinical study participation, the institute uses both its presence within the University of Chicago's medical facilities as well as mobile research units. These units enable the institute to engage with community members and broaden access to participation in clinical trials and population health research.
"At IPPH, we focus on research and program creation for disease prevention and health promotion," said Dr. Habib Ahsan, dean of Population and Precision Health at the University of Chicago. "Partnering with Freenome on its Vallania Study supports our commitment to population health and to provide equitable access to the latest innovative technology to reduce health disparities."
The Vallania Study is enrolling patients at more than 100 sites across the United States.
Many of Freenome's clinical studies are named for employees' loved ones who have battled cancer. The Vallania Study honors the mother of a Freenome scientist who battled pancreatic cancer. Additional information on the Vallania Study can be found on the study webpage or at clinicaltrials.gov.
About Freenome
Freenome is a biotechnology company with a comprehensive multiomics platform for the early detection of cancer using a standard blood draw. The company combines its deep expertise in molecular biology with advanced computational biology and machine learning to detect disease-associated patterns among billions of circulating cell-free biomarkers. Freenome is headquartered in South San Francisco, California.
About the Institute for Population and Precision Health at the University of Chicago
The Institute for Population and Precision Health brings together researchers of multiple academic backgrounds across the University of Chicago to tackle the most challenging biological, behavioral and economic problems in preventive and population medicine. The University's excellence across these disciplines provides an interdisciplinary institute with a collective expertise to conduct research, develop policies and conduct targeted public health programs to improve population health.
View original content to download multimedia:
SOURCE Freenome Holdings, Inc. | https://www.kswo.com/prnewswire/2023/04/12/freenome-adds-university-chicago-partner-its-vallania-study/ | 2023-04-12 12:29:40 | 0 | https://www.kswo.com/prnewswire/2023/04/12/freenome-adds-university-chicago-partner-its-vallania-study/ |
Annapolis-based Liquified Creative has been selected for the redesign and development of a site
that includes the Foundation's three properties: the Military Bowl, Patriot Point and DC Touchdown Club
WASHINGTON, Nov. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Military Bowl Foundation today announced a new partnership with Annapolis-based Liquified Creative for the redesign and development of the Military Bowl Foundation and Patriot Point websites, which is currently underway.
Unlike any other bowl game, the Military Bowl Foundation's new website will present a completely reimagined user-journey allowing visitors to navigate with ease through all that the Foundation offers.
"We're thrilled to partner with the Military Bowl Foundation on this exciting initiative," said Liquified Creative CEO and Creative Director Shawn Noratel. "The updated websites will better represent the quality of experiences and services this outstanding organization provides to our military community. Partnering with organizations that are making such an important impact in our community is an important part of our agency's driving mission. We're eager to launch."
As soon as users land on the new website, they will be met with an interactive homepage that offers two options to explore: the Military Bowl game experience and the Military Bowl Foundation experience, which will also include the DC Touchdown Club and Patriot Point, the Foundation's 294-acre retreat for recovering service members.
The bowl game journey will lead users to a page that highlights all of the need-to-know information surrounding the football game and Bowl Week events.
When users explore the Military Bowl Foundation site, they will be met with a highly visual experience covering foundation news, history, events and more.
The Foundation is more excited than ever to host the 2022 Military Bowl on Wednesday, December 28 at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium in Annapolis, Maryland. The game was canceled the past two years due to the Covid-19 pandemic. With preparation in full swing for this year's game, a new digital presence soon will give fans a whole new bowl experience.
"The Military Bowl Foundation is a unique entity. While fans are most familiar with the Military Bowl college football game, telling the story of Patriot Point and the DC Touchdown Club is just as important," Military Bowl Foundation President & Executive Director Steve Beck said. "This beautiful, easy-to-navigate website will allow fans and supporters to easily learn about everything the Foundation offers."
About the Military Bowl presented by Peraton
The Military Bowl presented by Peraton, benefiting the USO is the National Capital Region's college football postseason bowl game broadcast on ESPN and featuring a matchup between teams from the Atlantic Coast Conference and the American Athletic Conference at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium in Annapolis, Md. Organized by the Military Bowl Foundation, the Bowl's mission is to benefit our nation's service members including a partnership with USO-Metro and the operation of Patriot Point, a 294-acre retreat for recovering service members, their families and caregivers on Maryland's Eastern Shore. For the latest updates, visit militarybowl.org, follow @MilitaryBowl on Twitter and Instagram and like Military Bowl on Facebook! The 2022 Military Bowl kicks off on December 28 at 2 p.m. ET. Tickets go on sale November 1 at militarybowl.org/tickets.
About the Military Bowl Foundation
The Military Bowl Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that operates premier events in the National Capital Region to benefit our nation's service members. Originally formed to create the region's first-ever college football postseason bowl game, the Foundation now not only runs the Military Bowl presented by Peraton but additionally operates the DC Touchdown Club and Patriot Point, a retreat for recovering service members, their families and caregivers on Maryland's Eastern Shore. The Foundation hosts engaging events throughout the year to raise money and awareness for military service members, directly impacting those who give so much of themselves for the country.
About Liquified Creative
Liquified Creative is a full-service advertising agency located in Annapolis, Maryland. The agency's in-house team provides strategic, branding, marketing and public relations services to many Fortune 500, top mid-size, and enterprise-level companies throughout the United States. The agency has nearly two decades of providing award-winning results for its clients with the utmost in brand management and marketing initiatives, proven creative, media planning/buying, public relations, social media, web development/programming, and video production. For more information, visit www.liquifiedcreative.com or contact 443-949-5954.
View original content to download multimedia:
SOURCE Military Bowl Foundation | https://www.1011now.com/prnewswire/2022/11/03/military-bowl-foundation-set-launch-redesigned-website-with-liquified-creative/ | 2022-11-03 14:45:02 | 0 | https://www.1011now.com/prnewswire/2022/11/03/military-bowl-foundation-set-launch-redesigned-website-with-liquified-creative/ |
SALT LAKE CITY, Oct. 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Shipito, LLC ("Shipito" or "the Company"), a leading international parcel forwarding company that ships U.S. goods to customers in over 220 countries and territories worldwide, announced today that it has launched Shipito® for Business, a comprehensive third-party logistics solution that includes international shipping, order fulfillment and returns management for small to midsize businesses globally and in the U.S. Shipito is a portfolio company of Tritium Partners.
For global businesses purchasing goods from U.S. retailers that don't ship to international addresses, Shipito provides addresses at its Torrance, California and Tualatin, Oregon warehouses, where goods can be received, stored, consolidated, packed, and shipped at discounted rates. Shipito also offers purchase assistance and multilingual websites and customer support in over 10 languages including English, Spanish, Portuguese, German, French, Japanese and Chinese. Shipito for Business offers the same fast, reliable, and efficient shipping the company's individual customers rely on, but also integrates international shipping, order fulfillment and returns processing into a single, flexible, affordable platform to meet the needs of small to midsize business customers.
"We developed Shipito for Business as an outgrowth of our consumer program, after we surveyed our customers and found that some of them were actually running small businesses using Shipito for shipping and fulfillment," said Dave Robinson, General Manager of Shipito. "For merchants that size, fulfillment and returns are often an afterthought, but they quickly become a headache. Additionally, it's often a challenge for small and midsize businesses to find a logistics partner willing to take them on. Unlike our larger competitors, we had the agility to pivot and innovate a comprehensive logistics solution for those small businesses, beyond what we were providing our individual users."
Shipito for Business can be used both by international businesses sourcing U.S. goods and U.S. businesses looking to expand internationally. Shipito for Business customers enjoy:
- discounted, volume-based shipping rates
- up to 90 days inventory storage
- fully automated returns management
- pick-and-pack fulfillment
Shipito's API allows Shipito for Business customers to seamlessly connect every step of the logistics process—from ordering through fulfillment, shipping, and returns—with their own eCommerce site, while easily managing the entire process via Shipito's intuitive web-based administrative console.
For more information, please visit www.shipito.com
Contact:
Lambert
Joanne Lessner, +1-212-222-7436, jlessner@lambert.com
Beth Wiegard, +1-954-494-8261, bwiegard@lambert.com
View original content:
SOURCE Shipito | https://www.wbay.com/prnewswire/2022/10/25/shipito-launches-shipito-business-comprehensive-international-shipping-logistics-solution-growing-companies/ | 2022-10-25 11:43:54 | 0 | https://www.wbay.com/prnewswire/2022/10/25/shipito-launches-shipito-business-comprehensive-international-shipping-logistics-solution-growing-companies/ |
Stragglers packed up belongings in cars, trucks and a least one pickup truck before an evacuation order took effect on Friday in a tiny village in eastern Switzerland that is facing an urgent rockslide threat.
As geologists and other experts in fluorescent vests took measurements on Friday, villagers and vacationers bared their emotion that the centuries-old Alpine village of Brienz — home to under 100 residents — could be soon be subsumed under spilling rock.
Swiss authorities say about 2 million cubic meters of rock on an Alpine mountainside overhead could soon come crashing down.
Erosion over generations has left the bald-faced mountainside white, gray and orange with exposed rock and earth, and a few boulders have already made their way onto the edge of the village in the verdant valley. One sat menacingly next to a small wood cabin.
The rumble of shifting ground, the sporadic crackle of rocks colliding, and the remains of dead trees and dirt sliding down the mountain facade Friday brought an eerie sense of portent to the village and underscored the rising urgency for locals to get out of town by the 6 p.m. deadline set by authorities.
Earlier this week, authorities upgraded the alert status to “orange,” which meant residents had to evacuate but could also return during the day to pick up belongings, if conditions allowed.
By Friday evening, authorities had raised the alert to “red” — meaning that no returns would be allowed for the foreseeable future, said Christian Gartmann, a member of the crisis management board in the town of Albula, which counts Brienz in its municipality.
U.S. & World
One woman loaded up a pickup truck with a caged pet turtle, named Max, and other belongings as neighbors packed up cars and trucks, too. Barriers blocked off roads and a sign under a portable traffic light read: "Extreme danger of rockfall when red.”
A Zurich woman who has for years vacationed in the bucolic village stood back about 30 meters (100 feet) from a barrier on the edge of the village to look up worryingly at the mountainside.
Centuries-old Brienz straddles German- and Romansch-speaking parts of the eastern Graubunden region, sitting southwest of Davos at an altitude of about 1,150 meters (3,800 feet).
The mountain and the rocks on it have been moving since the last Ice Age, officials say. But on Tuesday, they said measurements indicated a “strong acceleration over a large area” in recent days, and “up to 2 million cubic meters of rock material will collapse or slide in the coming seven to 24 days.”
Gartmann said experts estimate a 60% chance the rock will fall in smaller chunks, which may not reach the village or the valley. The landslide could also move slowly. But there’s also a 10% chance that the rock mass may spill down, threatening lives, property and the village itself.
Glacier melt has affected the precariousness of the rocks over millennia, but melting glaciers due to “man-made” climate change in recent decades wasn’t a factor, he said. | https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/national-international/stragglers-pack-up-as-swiss-village-is-evacuated-under-rockslide-threat/3257064/ | 2023-05-12 21:57:52 | 0 | https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/national-international/stragglers-pack-up-as-swiss-village-is-evacuated-under-rockslide-threat/3257064/ |
‘Act of nature’: Man killed when tree falls on house in Nebraska
Published: Jun. 30, 2022 at 8:23 PM EDT|Updated: 18 minutes ago
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN/Gray News) - Emergency crews were on the scene for hours Thursday after a tree fell on a home in south Lincoln, killing one person.
Lincoln Fire and Rescue said a tree fell on the house, hit part of the chimney, which fell through the roof, and struck a person inside.
The 911 call came in Thursday shortly after 1 p.m. Several fire trucks, an ambulance and a chaplain arrived at the scene, just north of 27th and Van Dorn St.
According to LFR, the tree falling was “an act of nature on a windy day” and was an accident.
It took first responders an extended period of time to clear the debris and get inside the home.
A man was pronounced dead at the scene.
Copyright 2022 KOLN via Gray Media Group, Inc. All rights reserved. | https://www.wflx.com/2022/07/01/act-nature-man-killed-when-tree-falls-house-nebraska/ | 2022-07-01 00:42:08 | 0 | https://www.wflx.com/2022/07/01/act-nature-man-killed-when-tree-falls-house-nebraska/ |
It's a three-man weave of Colton Stone, Chris Basnett and Nate Thomas talking girls state basketball tournament. Here's everything you need to know — and then some.
Friday was one for the Class D-2 history books before the game even started between a semifinal match up between No. 2 Falls City Sacred Heart and No. 6 Humphrey St. Francis at the Devaney Sports Center.
Irish senior Jessica Wertenberger secured Sacred Heart's championship appearance with a block and clutch free throws in a 33-29 overtime victory in a matchup of the finalists in the last two D-2 championship games. .
“I think that is why the score was so low,” Sacred Heart coach Luke Santo said. “It's just a tough, grind-it-out rock fight. They know us and we know them and them. … I thought we were good defensively and they were good defensively. There just wasn't a lot of easy points out there and anything you got was earned.”
Falls City Sacred Heart shut out the Flyers in overtime after never leading t the end of a quarter in regulation.
Nebraska Book Co. in Lincoln shutting down; 114 to lose jobs
In a van outside OU’s Lloyd Noble Center, Doc Sadler lives out another season in 45 years of coaching
Amie Just: Tominaga family gets celebrity treatment in 'special' day at PBA
How Nebraska's Derrick Walker got 'out of the dark place' and began playing his best basketball
Top 2024 prospect Dylan Raiola visits Nebraska, takes in Husker hoops game
Why Keisei Tominaga is walking on Senior Night — and a key factor in his potential return
Lincoln man hit adult son in head with baseball bat during argument, police say
Amie Just: Britt Prince is staying in the moment while decision about her future looms
Two sisters, two teams, one hug: Sammy and Ani Leu’s unique state tournament experience
Time to move? Position switches part of 'magic' for Nebraska coach Matt Rhule
Lincoln fifth grader who brought gun to school won't be prosecuted, but parents could be, prosecutor says
Zoning quirk paved way for proposed downtown Lincoln skyscraper
Lincoln man, 32, charged with sexual assault of child
Kinkaider continues to expand after finding 'a home in Lincoln'
Cheerleader competes by herself at Nebraska state competition, but crowd doesn't let her feel alone
Wertenberger finished with a game-high 16 points and finally put the game away with two clutch free throws with seconds left in the extra frame.
Jentry Lechtgenberg finished with five points, but a bucket early in overtime proved to be the difference.
“That's just what (Lechtenberg) does,” Santo said. “She's athletic, she's active and she has had a really good postseason from subdistrict, to district final and until now.”
It is the third time in four years the Irish have reached the state championship.
In the other D-2 semifinal, Wynot used a fast start and a tenacious defense that kept No. 1 Shelton's MaKenna Willis at bay to took a 43-36 victory at Devaney. The Blue Devils clinched a spot in the championship for the first time since 2020.
Willis, who scored 21 points in Thursday's opening victory over Wilcox-Hildreth, was held scoreless until 50 seconds left in the fourth quarter.
“(Willis) ended up with two points?” Wynot head coach Steve Wieseler asked. “I didn't watch it that close. Wow. … Wow. She's a great player and around the ball all the time. That's amazing and great defense. A lot of girls covered her.”
Wynot led 29-15 after three quarters, and needed every point as the top-ranked Bulldogs made a fourth-quarter push.
The Bulldogs scored 21 points in the quarter and cut the Wynot lead to two possessions with 2:30 left to play.
“We thought we could wear them out even with (Shelton being) 10 deep, and maybe we did,” Wieseler said. “Maybe that's why they missed some easy shots that went in and out in the fourth quarter, too. Maybe it all did pay off in the end, but that's just what we do. We live and die by it.”
The Blue Devils, who won four consecutive titles from 2011-14 and finished runner-up in 2015, advanced to their third championship game in the last five seasons.
Amber Lawson and Kinslee Heimes finished with 14 points apiece for the Blue Devils.
The championship will be a rematch of the 2019 D-2 title game, a 39-38 Wynot victory. They will meet at 8:15 p.m. Saturday at Pinnacle Bank Arena.
Photos: Day 3 of the 2023 girls state basketball tournament
Lincoln High's Briauna Robinson (center) celebrates with the Links' student section after defeating Millard North in a Class A girls state tournament semifinal Friday at Pinnacle Bank Arena.
KENNETH FERRIERA Journal Star
Lincoln High's Briauna Robinson (center) celebrates during a Class A girls state tournament semifinal game against Millard North on Friday at Pinnacle Bank Arena.
KENNETH FERRIERA, Journal Star
Millard North's Ellie McCarville blocks Lincoln High's Briauna Robinson during a Class A girls state tournament semifinal game Friday at Pinnacle Bank Arena.
KENNETH FERRIERA Journal Star
Millard North's Lynn Davis (right) dives between the legs of Lincoln High's Jailynn Brill during a Class A girls state tournament semifinal game Friday at Pinnacle Bank Arena.
KENNETH FERRIERA Journal Star
Millard North's Sara Harley (left) defends Lincoln High's Dyvine Harris as she dribbles during a Class A girls state tournament semifinal game Friday at Pinnacle Bank Arena.
KENNETH FERRIERA, Journal Star
Millard North's Kayla Preston (left) and Mya Sohl (right) chase a loose ball tipped by Lincoln High's Josie Hilkemann during a Class A girls state tournament semifinal Friday at Pinnacle Bank Arena.
KENNETH FERRIERA Journal Star
Lincoln High's Briauna Robinson (ceter) scores despite defense by Millard North's Ellie McCarville (first left) during a Class A girls state tournament semifinal Friday at Pinnacle Bank Arena.
KENNETH FERRIERA Journal Star
Lincoln High's Briauna Robinson (center) scores in traffic over Millard North defenders during a Class A girls state tournament semifinal Friday at Pinnacle Bank Arena.
KENNETH FERRIERA Journal Star
Lincoln High's Kiana Wiley (center) scores past Millard North's Avril Smith (left) and Mya Sohl (right) during a Class A girls state tournament semifinal Friday at Pinnacle Bank Arena.
KENNETH FERRIERA Journal Star
Millard North's Kayla Preston and Lincoln High's Jailynn Brill stretch for a rebound during a Class A girls state tournament semifinal Friday at Pinnacle Bank Arena.
KENNETH FERRIERA Journal Star
Lincoln High's Briauna Robinson draws a foul while trying to score over Millard North's Lynn Davis during a Class A girls state tournament semifinal Friday at Pinnacle Bank Arena.
KENNETH FERRIERA Journal Star
Lincoln High's Briauna Robinson (center) celebrates with the Links' student section after defeating Millard North in a Class A girls state tournament semifinal Friday at Pinnacle Bank Arena.
KENNETH FERRIERA Journal Star
Lincoln High's Briauna Robinson celebrates as she runs of the court following the Links' win over Millard North in a Class A girls state tournament semifinal Friday at Pinnacle Bank Arena.
KENNETH FERRIERA Journal Star
Millard North's Kayla Preston goes up to block a shot by Lincoln High's Kiana Wiley during a Class A girls state tournament semifinal Friday at Pinnacle Bank Arena.
KENNETH FERRIERA Journal Star
Lincoln High's Kiana Wiley (center) scores over Millard North's Ellie Mccarville (left) and Mya Sohl in the first half during a Class A girls state tournament semifinal Friday at Pinnacle Bank Arena.
KENNETH FERRIERA Journal Star
Lincoln High's Briauna Robinson goes up to score while defended by Millard North's Addalyn Rooney during a Class A girls state tournament semifinal Friday at Pinnacle Bank Arena.
KENNETH FERRIERA Journal Star
Millard South's Khloe Lemon scores a layup while her vision is obscured by a Bellevue West defender during a Class A girls state tournament semifinal game Friday at Pinnacle Bank Arena.
KENNETH FERRIERA Journal Star
Millard South's Lexi Finkenbiner (center) looks to scores in off a fast break while flanked by Bellevue West's Faith Elmore (left) and Naomi White during a Class A girls state tournament semifinal game Friday at Pinnacle Bank Arena.
KENNETH FERRIERA Journal Star
Bellevue West's Kenzie Melcher (left) defends a rebound while Danielle Coyer (center) tries to rebound against Millard South's Cora Olsen during a Class A girls state tournament semifinal game Friday at Pinnacle Bank Arena.
KENNETH FERRIERA Journal Star
Millard South's Cora Olsen scores under defensive pressure by Bellevue West's Kenzie Melcher during a Class A girls state tournament semifinal game Friday at Pinnacle Bank Arena.
KENNETH FERRIERA Journal Star
Millard South's Cora Olsen reacts after scoring and being fouled during a Class A girls state tournament semifinal game against Bellevue West on Friday at Pinnacle Bank Arena.
KENNETH FERRIERA Journal Star
Millard South's Mya Babbitt (from left), Khloe Lemon and Cora Olsen celebrate their win over Bellevue West during a Class A girls state tournament semifinal game Friday at Pinnacle Bank Arena.
KENNETH FERRIERA, Journal Star
Millard South's Cora Olsen blocks Bellevue West's Ahnica Russell-Brown during a Class A girls state tournament semifinal game Friday at Pinnacle Bank Arena.
KENNETH FERRIERA Journal Star
Bellevue West's Faith Elmore tries to block a layup by Millard South's Lexi Finkenbiner during a Class A girls state tournament semifinal game Friday at Pinnacle Bank Arena.
KENNETH FERRIERA Journal Star
Bellevue West's Naomi White is blocked on her way to the basket by Millard South's Miranda Kelly (top) and Lexi Finkenbiner during a Class A girls state tournament semifinal game Friday at Pinnacle Bank Arena.
KENNETH FERRIERA Journal Star
From left, Millard South's Lexi Finkenbiner and Caitlyn Lessig rebound the ball over Bellevue West's Kenzie Melcher during a Class A girls state tournament semifinal game Friday at Pinnacle Bank Arena.
KENNETH FERRIERA Journal Star
Millard South's Cora Olsen looks to score as Bellevue West's Naomi White tries to draw an offensive foul during a Class A girls state tournament semifinal game Friday at Pinnacle Bank Arena.
KENNETH FERRIERA Journal Star
Bellevue West's Ahnica Russell-Brown (left) guards Millard South's Khloe Lemon during a Class A girls state tournament semifinal game Friday at Pinnacle Bank Arena.
KENNETH FERRIERA Journal Star
Millard South's Cora Olsen (top left), Lexi Finkenbiner (right) Bellevue West's Kenzie Melcher (left) and Danielle Coyer (first right) all battle for a rebound under the rim during a Class A girls state tournament semifinal game Friday at Pinnacle Bank Arena.
KENNETH FERRIERA Journal Star
Bellevue West's Danielle Coyer and Zhyael Dotzler try to gain possession of a loose ball passed away by Millard South's Cora Olsen during a Class A girls state tournament semifinal game Friday at Pinnacle Bank Arena.
KENNETH FERRIERA Journal Star
Centura's Kyra Wooden (1) dribbles past Cedar Catholic's Melayna McGregor during a Class D-1 girls state tournament semifinal Friday at the Devaney Sports Center.
LARRY ROBINSON Journal Star
Centura's Taya Christensen (right) has the ball knocked away by Cedar Catholic's Melayna McGregor (30) during a Class D-1 girls state tournament semifinal Friday at the Devaney Sports Center.
LARRY ROBINSON Journal Star
Cedar Catholic's Melayna McGregor (30) shoots a floater over Centura's Katie Hadenfeldt (5) during a Class D-1 girls state tournament semifinal Friday at the Devaney Sports Center.
LARRY ROBINSON Journal Star
Cedar Catholic's Kathlyne Jones (3) shoots a three-pointer against Centura's Sydney Davis (14) during a Class D-1 girls state tournament semifinal Friday at the Devaney Sports Center.
LARRY ROBINSON Journal Star
Cedar Catholic's Lauren Bernecker (left), Samantha Rick (middle) and Kathlyne Jones (3) hold back emotions after losing to Centura in a Class D-1 girls state tournament semifinal Friday at the Devaney Sports Center.
LARRY ROBINSON Journal Star
Centura fans and head coach Laethion Brown (right) react after a three-point basket against Cedar Catholic during a Class D-1 girls state tournament semifinal Friday at the Devaney Sports Center.
LARRY ROBINSON Journal Star
Centura's Taya Christensen (left) and Paige Crawford (24) react with Kyra Wooden (1) after an offensive foul was called against Cedar Catholic during a Class D-1 girls state tournament semifinal Friday at the Devaney Sports Center.
LARRY ROBINSON Journal Star
Centura's Kailey Coghlan (from left, 0), Sydney Davis (14), Taya Christensen (12) and Kyra Wooden (1) react after a score against Cedar Catholic during a Class D-1 girls state tournament semifinal Friday at the Devaney Sports Center.
LARRY ROBINSON Journal Star
Centura (left) greets Cedar Catholic before a Class D-1 girls state tournament semifinal Friday at the Devaney Sports Center.
LARRY ROBINSON Journal Star
Cedar Catholic's Kathlyne Jones (3) shoots a three-pointer Centura during a Class D-1 girls state tournament semifinal Friday at the Devaney Sports Center.
LARRY ROBINSON Journal Star
Cedar Catholic's Laney Kathol (15) holds back tears after losing to Centura in a Class D-1 girls state tournament semifinal Friday at the Devaney Sports Center.
LARRY ROBINSON Journal Star
Cedar Catholic's Melaya McGregor (left) tries to take the ball away from Centura's Kailey Coghlan (right) during a Class D-1 girls state tournament semifinal Friday at the Devaney Sports Center.
LARRY ROBINSON Journal Star
Cedar Catholic's Laney Kathol (15) reacts after a foul is called against Centura's Kyra Wooden (right) during a Class D-1 girls state tournament semifinal Friday at the Devaney Sports Center.
LARRY ROBINSON Journal Star
Cedar Catholic head coach Craig Wortmann reacts after a no-call by a referee against Centura during a Class D-1 girls state tournament semifinal Friday at the Devaney Sports Center.
LARRY ROBINSON Journal Star
Adams Central's Kadi Kimberly makes the game-winning shot against Bridgeport in overtime of a Class C-1 girls state tournament semifinal game Friday at Pinnacle Bank Arena.
JUSTIN WAN, Journal Star
Adams Central students celebrate the overtime win against Bridgeport in a Class C-1 girls state tournament semifinal game Friday at Pinnacle Bank Arena.
JUSTIN WAN Journal Star
Bridgeport's Olivia Loomis-Goltl (left) competes for a rebound with Adams Central's Lauryn Scott during a Class C-1 girls state tournament semifinal game Friday at Pinnacle Bank Arena.
JUSTIN WAN Journal Star
Adams Central's Lauryn Scott (41) and Rachel Goodon (45) attempt to defend Bridgeport's Ella Schluterbusch during a Class C-1 girls state tournament semifinal game Friday at Pinnacle Bank Arena.
JUSTIN WAN Journal Star
Bridgeport's Ruthie Loomis-Goltl (right) and Adams Central's Rachel Goodon (left) compete for the ball during a Class C-1 girls state tournament semifinal game Friday at Pinnacle Bank Arena.
JUSTIN WAN Journal Star
Adams Central's Rachel Goodon (left) defends against Bridgeport's Grace Dean during a Class C-1 girls state tournament semifinal game Friday at Pinnacle Bank Arena.
JUSTIN WAN Journal Star
Adams Central's Kadi Kimberly (left), who scored the game-winning shot against Bridgeport in overtime, embraces teammate Rachel Goodon after a Class C-1 girls state tournament semifinal game Friday at Pinnacle Bank Arena.
JUSTIN WAN Journal Star
Adams Central's Gracie Weichman (far right) embraces teammate Megyn Scott as the overtime draws to a close to win a Class C-1 girls state tournament semifinal game Friday at Pinnacle Bank Arena.
JUSTIN WAN Journal Star
Adams Central's Rachel Goodon (center left) embraces Kylie Lancaster after defeating Bridgeport in overtime in a Class C-1 girls state tournament semifinal game Friday at Pinnacle Bank Arena.
JUSTIN WAN Journal Star
Adams Central's Gracie Weichman (11) celebrates the overtime win next to Bridgeport's Brooklyn Mohrman during a Class C-1 girls state tournament semifinal game Friday at Pinnacle Bank Arena.
JUSTIN WAN Journal Star
Adams Central's Kadi Kimberly celebrates her three-point shot against Bridgeport during a Class C-1 girls state tournament semifinal game Friday at Pinnacle Bank Arena.
JUSTIN WAN Journal Star
Bridgeport's Ruthie Loomis-Goltl (23) goes for a shot next to Adams Central's Gracie Weichman during a Class C-1 girls state tournament semifinal game Friday at Pinnacle Bank Arena.
JUSTIN WAN, Journal Star
Bridgeport's Ruthie Loomis-Goltl (23) makes a shot over Adams Central's Rachel Goodon during a Class C-1 girls state tournament semifinal game Friday at Pinnacle Bank Arena.
JUSTIN WAN Journal Star
Adams Central's Kylie Lancaster (left) battles Bridgeport's Olivia Loomis-Goltl during a Class C-1 girls state tournament semifinal game Friday at Pinnacle Bank Arena.
JUSTIN WAN Journal Star
Centura head coach Laethion Brown (right) reacts to a no-call by a referee against Cedar Catholic during a Class D-1 girls state tournament semifinal Friday at the Devaney Sports Center.
LARRY ROBINSON Journal Star
Centura's Kyra Wooden (1) moves the ball out of the grasp of Cedar Catholic's Kathlyne Jones (3) during a Class D-1 girls state tournament semifinal Friday at the Devaney Sports Center.
LARRY ROBINSON, Journal Star
Centura's Taya Christiensen (12) dribbles into contact by Cedar Catholic's Makenna Noecker (left) during a Class D-1 girls state tournament semifinal Friday at the Devaney Sports Center.
LARRY ROBINSON Journal Star
North Bend Central coach Aaron Sterup talks to his players during a Class C-1 girls state tournament semifinal game against Malcolm on Friday at Pinnacle Bank Arena.
JUSTIN WAN, Journal Star
North Bend Central's Kaitlyn Emanuel (23) makes a shot over Malcolm's Camry Sehi during a Class C-1 girls state tournament semifinal game on Friday at Pinnacle Bank Arena.
JUSTIN WAN Journal Star
Malcolm players celebrate during a Class C-1 girls state tournament semifinal game against North Bend Central on Friday at Pinnacle Bank Arena.
JUSTIN WAN Journal Star
North Bend Central's Lauren Sterup (30) embraces Kathryn Gaughen during a Class C-1 girls state tournament semifinal game against Malcolm on Friday at Pinnacle Bank Arena.
JUSTIN WAN Journal Star
North Bend Central's Madison Bishop (left) looks to shoot next to Malcolm's Madison Schultz during a Class C-1 girls state tournament semifinal game on Friday at Pinnacle Bank Arena.
JUSTIN WAN Journal Star
Malcolm head coach Andy Klepper shouts from the sidelines during a Class C-1 girls state tournament semifinal game against North Bend Central on Friday at Pinnacle Bank Arena.
JUSTIN WAN Journal Star
North Bend Central's Lindsey Emanuel (left) makes a shot over Malcolm's Emma Brown during a Class C-1 girls state tournament semifinal game on Friday at Pinnacle Bank Arena.
JUSTIN WAN Journal Star
Malcolm's Diamond Sedlak (left) and Abigail Zegar (right) compete for a rebound with North Bend Central's Lindsey Emanuel (center left) and Lauren Sterup during a Class C-1 girls state tournament semifinal game on Friday at Pinnacle Bank Arena.
JUSTIN WAN Journal Star
North Bend Central players celebrate a score against Malcolm during a Class C-1 girls state tournament semifinal game on Friday at Pinnacle Bank Arena.
JUSTIN WAN Journal Star
Malcolm's Diamond Sedlak (from left), North Bend Central's Lindsey Emanuel, Cassandra Burbach and Malcolm's Abigail Zegar compete for a rebound during a Class C-1 girls state tournament semifinal game on Friday at Pinnacle Bank Arena.
JUSTIN WAN Journal Star
Malcolm's Emma Brown (25) attempts a shot as she is defended by North Bend Central's Kaitlyn Emanuel during a Class C-1 girls state tournament semifinal game on Friday at Pinnacle Bank Arena.
JUSTIN WAN Journal Star
Get in the game with our Prep Sports Newsletter
Sent weekly directly to your inbox! | https://journalstar.com/sports/high-school/basketball/girls/class-d-2-wertenberger-lifts-falls-city-sh-to-ot-win-wynot-takes-down-top/article_6bbd1e16-b981-11ed-ada3-fb6f86920ea5.html | 2023-03-04 05:23:33 | 0 | https://journalstar.com/sports/high-school/basketball/girls/class-d-2-wertenberger-lifts-falls-city-sh-to-ot-win-wynot-takes-down-top/article_6bbd1e16-b981-11ed-ada3-fb6f86920ea5.html |
Apollo Program will be part of the Stagwell Marketing Cloud, a suite of SaaS and DaaS tools built for in-house marketers
NEW YORK, July 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Stagwell (NASDAQ: STGW) today announced the acquisition of Apollo Program, a real-time, AI-powered SaaS platform that uncovers consumer, creative and contextual insights for scaled modern marketing. Apollo will be integrated with Stagwell's data and insights unification tool, Consumer Understanding and Engagement (CUE), and is the first acquisition made by the Stagwell Marketing Cloud.
Apollo's enterprise technology tools will connect and enrich Stagwell's expansive first-party data universe with millions of behavioral, transactional, and location-based data points to help marketers understand consumer behaviors, motivations, and states of mind. The integration of Apollo with CUE will automate workstreams to translate insights into effective campaigns across messaging, content strategy, and media.
"Marketers today need technology that helps insights, content, and media perform together at scale," said Mark Penn, chairman and CEO, Stagwell. "Apollo is a great example of how Stagwell can uniquely use technology to support modern marketing. We're excited to strengthen CUE and welcome Apollo to the Stagwell Marketing Cloud."
"Most data tools focus on media campaign creation and targeting – Apollo provides unified knowledge of consumer habits, behaviors and creative preferences to aid all kinds of decision-making," said Jim Caruso, co-founder and CEO, Apollo. "Apollo is proud to join Stagwell as it further develops technology solutions to leverage data across end-to-end marketing activation."
Apollo Program was initially incubated within Anomaly, an agency within the Stagwell network. Like other products in the Stagwell Marketing Cloud – such as PRophet, an AI-based tool for predicting earned media interest and sentiment – it solves for a crucial gap in the marketing services ecosystem and is primarily geared towards in-house marketing teams.
"Apollo was created in response to clients' need to bring insights closer to creative and content strategy, to have data lead the creation of brand strategy instead of purely support tactical execution," said Jason Deland, partner, Anomaly.
The Stagwell Marketing Cloud is a proprietary suite of SaaS and DaaS tools built for the in-house marketer, spanning campaign ideation to activation and analysis. Products within the cloud include PRophet; ARound, which helps live events and retailers scale shared augmented reality experiences; Koalifyed, an end-to-end influencer management platform; the Harris Brand Platform, delivering competitive brand intelligence; and more.
Apollo will continue to be led by its current team including Jim Caruso. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.
About Stagwell
Stagwell is the challenger network built to transform marketing. We deliver scaled creative performance for the world's most ambitious brands, connecting culture-moving creativity with leading-edge technology to harmonize the art and science of marketing. Led by entrepreneurs, our 12,000+ specialists in 34+ countries are unified under a single purpose: to drive effectiveness and improve business results for their clients. Join us at www.stagwellglobal.com.
Contact:
Beth Sidhu
202-423-4414
pr@stagwellglobal.com
View original content to download multimedia:
SOURCE Stagwell Inc. | https://www.wafb.com/prnewswire/2022/07/18/stagwell-stgw-acquires-apollo-program-ai-powered-saas-platform-consumer-creative-content-insights/ | 2022-07-18 17:05:34 | 0 | https://www.wafb.com/prnewswire/2022/07/18/stagwell-stgw-acquires-apollo-program-ai-powered-saas-platform-consumer-creative-content-insights/ |
PORTSMOUTH, OH (WOWK) – A 17-year-old is dead after a shooting Wednesday afternoon.
Portsmouth Dispatch received a call about a shooting just before 5 p.m. at the 1500 block of 9th street. Portsmouth Police confirms the 17-year-old male was taken to SOMC, where they were pronounced dead.
23-year-old Antonio Blake Milar of Portsmouth was arrested after police found him in an abandoned, burned building at the 1600 block of 6th street. He’s charged with murder and will be in Portsmouth Municipal Court this morning. | https://www.wowktv.com/news/shooting-leaves-17-year-old-dead-in-portsmouth/ | 2023-06-01 12:36:46 | 1 | https://www.wowktv.com/news/shooting-leaves-17-year-old-dead-in-portsmouth/ |
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — The North Carolina Supreme Court on Friday reinstated a man's murder and robbery convictions in the death of his co-worker, reversing another appeals court's ruling that had declared the circumstantial evidence at trial was too weak for guilty verdicts.
A divided panel of the state Court of Appeals last August had vacated the 2019 convictions of David Myron Dover in the 2016 stabbing death of 79-year-old Arthur “Buddy” Davis in Kannapolis. Dover and Davis worked at the same automobile sales store. Their boss found Davis in his home, stabbed more than a dozen times. Dover was sentenced to life in prison without parole.
In a 5-2 ruling, the state's highest court said the trial judge had been right to deny Dover's motion to dismiss the case after prosecutors presented their evidence.
According to court opinions, Dover had a substance abuse problem and had asked his girlfriend to look in a trash can near his house for about $3,000 in cash to help him post bail on a charge unrelated to Davis. Evidence from cellphone records also shows his phone was in the vicinity of Davis’ home, even as Dover told police initially he had been at home the night before Davis was found dead.
“Here substantial evidence supports the reasonable inference that defendant murdered the victim and took $3,000” from Davis, Chief Justice Paul Newby wrote in the majority opinion. The evidence also was sufficient to infer that Dover had gone to Davis' home that night, Newby wrote, and case law establishes that when an accused person makes conflicting statements about a crime, it may be considered a circumstance of someone “possessed of a guilty conscience” seeking to divert suspicion.
“Taken together, these facts show that defendant had the motive, opportunity and means to commit both the robbery with a dangerous weapon and the first-degree murder,” Newby added.
In a dissenting opinion, Associate Justice Robin Hudson wrote that prevailing justices “misapplied our standard of review when testing the sufficiency of the evidence to support a conviction based on inference from circumstantial evidence.”
There's no evidence that can lead someone to infer reasonably that the $3,000 was actually money that Davis was supposed to give to his daughter, according to Hudson. She pointed out that the prosecution's own expert said that the cellphone data didn't prove that Dover was at Davis' home, and none of forensic evidence connected Dover to the crime.
The evidence “at most raises only a suspicion or conjecture that defendant was the perpetrator of the robbery and murder,” Hudson wrote in her opinion, joined by Associate Justice Anita Earls.
Dover, 59, has been serving his sentence at an Alexander County prison.
Dover, 58, has been serving his life sentence in an Alexander County prison.
His lawyer, Marilyn Ozer, said in a brief interview that Tuesday’s decision shows defendants that prosecutors must provide at least a minimum amount of evidence before their case could go to a jury. | https://www.mrt.com/news/article/NC-Supreme-Court-reinstates-conviction-in-17249457.php | 2022-06-17 19:58:23 | 1 | https://www.mrt.com/news/article/NC-Supreme-Court-reinstates-conviction-in-17249457.php |
Have you ever wondered why you’ve incarnated on this planet in your particular body? Have you ever had that gut feeling or total body knowing that something is right for you or not? Whether you’ve thought about it before or not, the experience of human life is a gift, and fostering a healthy and connected relationship with your body is an important part of navigating your journey on earth.
To put it plainly, your body is your vessel, and it allows you to experience life to its fullest capacity. You can feel emotions, create, express, learn, grow, challenge yourself, and use your body wisdom to overcome all of the obstacles that the natural world puts in your path. But how do you go about fostering a healthy relationship with your body in an age full of cellphone swiping, work, and endless distractions, to make the most of this experience of life that we are gifted with?
Who better to answer this question than Alyssa DeCaro, a revered embodiment coach, yoga teacher, movement artist and musician of 20+ years, who has spent the greater part of her career helping individuals find this deeper connection. DeCaro’s Body of Sound work is purposeful, illuminating, and inspiring in the expanding field of alternative wellness. The Body of Sound (BOS) experience helps you tune your body as your most essential instrument through developing a personal practice and aims to uplift and inspire community connection with unparalleled skillful facilitation of rhythm, voice and movement exercises that quite literally transforms lives. In developing this work, DeCaro has studied with master teachers and guides including assisting Anna Halprin (Dance As A Healing Art) and Baba Olatunji (Drums of Passion), both of whom are legends in their respective fields, and has explored a variety of sound and movement modalities from different cultures around the world.
Between a busy schedule of planning music, movement, and community events, offering group and 1-1 mentorship, and preparing for her Dreaming in the Desert live event every spring, DeCaro joins us to talk about the importance of embodiment as a daily practice, what LadyBOS means, and how integrating these inspire her impactful facilitation style.
“LadyBOS is an approach to facilitation through embodying divine feminine leadership,” she shares. “It’s centered around a clear knowingness, welcoming grace and bold confidence, all of which are essential qualities that contribute to a powerful leader, and can only be harnessed by a dedicated practice of self knowledge and growth,” she adds.
DeCaro explains that when you’re truly connected to your body, it can lead you like a compass and help you to make decisions, understand yourself better, and engage with the world around you. “We intuitively know the power of our body, and the more we learn how to pay attention to it, the more powerful it can be to trust it as our navigation system,” she says. “That’s really what Body of Sound represents. It’s about living each moment from a place of intuitive presence and power,” she adds. “When you tune your own body as your most essential instrument, you can begin to tune into the bigger ensemble of life around you and how you interact with it. This deep listening practice improves your relationships, your work, and clarifies your overall life direction.”
“Really honoring your body and your wellbeing can transform your life,” DeCaro continues. “Your body is your navigation system, not only for your physical health, but mentally and emotionally. It all starts with the practice of deep listening and dedicating time to pay attention to your breath and sensation. I’ve heard over and over again from students and clients that they feel so good when they do this, yet they need help staying consistent. I developed the BOS membership program to offer an accessible path to an at-home weekly practice to train your body and mind for vital health. There is no better gift you can give the world and your loved ones than truly knowing yourself and giving from a full cup.”
Foster Snell @fostertheexplorer
The BOS live experience blends meditation, yoga, body percussion, dance and drumming to create a truly transformative journey. This unique combination of wellness practices and expressive arts allows people to creatively express themselves, unlock hidden emotions inside the body, let go of judgment, feel truly free, have fun and so much more. Being able to tap into this power in a space filled with other individuals who are on a similar journey is priceless, and something that will be remembered for the rest of your life.
With Body of Sound, DeCaro ultimately teaches you how to feel connected toyour body, and how to amplify that connection to make every other aspect of your life even better.
The ability to tune in to and deeply listen to your body requires patience and a willingness to slow down. This is why an inward meditative practice is invaluable in our world of fast-paced distraction.
We’ve all been in that position before where your body is trying to tell you something. You walk into a room and get an instinct in your gut, or you see someone and get butterflies in your stomach. But if you push those prompts away, you’re not going to be able to extract power from it. On the other hand, if you open up and actually do the work to listen to it, this energy can become your power.
“I often tell people in class that perhaps the most intimate relationship you’ll ever have is with your body and your breath. Your breath is with you from the first moment that you arrive here on earth out of your mother’s womb, and it’s the very last thing that will be with you when you die. In between, there’s this whole world of opportunity to get to know it, and get to know your body. Unfortunately so many people go about their entire life, really missing out on that,” she says.
People have been feeling so disconnected and discouraged and are desperately craving connection. DeCaro has two main avenues for helping to remedy this. The first is developing a personal inward practice at home through her online membership program to tune your own body and mind. The second is through her live events, which help people feel connected and uplifted, not just in their own body and being, but with each other and the wider community.
In April, 2023, Alyssa DeCaro is hosting her Dreaming in the Desert event in Joshua Tree, California, where she and a team of dedicated healers, listeners, musicians and more, will prioritize your wellbeing and help you to foster a stronger connection with your body.
Get your free copy of Alyssa’s ebook here: Learning To Listen: 7 Steps To Ignite Your Power.
For more information on her events and mailing list, or to enroll in DeCaro’s Mastermind class, be sure to visit www.bodyofsound.com and follow her on Instagram. | https://www.sfweekly.com/sponsored/on-a-mission-to-uplift-and-inspire-alyssa-decaro-helps-you-foster-a-deeper-connection-with-your-body/ | 2023-01-30 04:35:14 | 1 | https://www.sfweekly.com/sponsored/on-a-mission-to-uplift-and-inspire-alyssa-decaro-helps-you-foster-a-deeper-connection-with-your-body/ |
China sends 71 warplanes, 7 ships toward Taiwan in 24 hours
TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — Taiwan’s defense ministry said China’s military sent 71 planes and seven ships toward Taiwan in a 24-hour display of force directed at the island. The activity came after China expressed anger at Taiwan-related provisions in a U.S. annual defense spending bill passed on Saturday. China’s military harassment of self-ruled Taiwan, which it claims is its own territory, has intensified in recent years, and the Communist Party’s People’s Liberation Army has sent planes or ships toward the island on a near-daily basis. “This is a firm response to the current US-Taiwan escalation and provocation,” said Shi Yi, the spokesman for the PLA’s Eastern Theater Command, in a statement on Sunday night. | https://kion546.com/news/2022/12/25/china-sends-71-warplanes-7-ships-toward-taiwan-in-24-hours/ | 2022-12-26 03:49:12 | 1 | https://kion546.com/news/2022/12/25/china-sends-71-warplanes-7-ships-toward-taiwan-in-24-hours/ |
NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y., Nov. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- City School District of New Rochelle (CSDNR) buildings are now monitored for quality and safety through a new bipolar ionization technology that reduces contaminants, pollutants, and odors to purify indoor air, monitors quality 24/7, and protects the health and wellness of students, faculty, and staff working in CSDNR buildings.
"New Rochelle Schools were ahead of the curve on focusing on indoor air quality in schools," said now-retired Director of Facilities Carl Thurnau. "Even before COVID, the school district's Health and Safety Committee was focused on improving all aspects of environmental health in our schools, including indoor air quality. This will benefit our students for decades to come."
The CSDNR invested in the innovative technology with funding from the Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief Fund (ESSER). The school district retained indoor air quality company AtmosAir, to implement bipolar ionization tubes that reduce mold, bacteria, dust particles, and volatile organic compounds. The technology reduces the spread of infections in schools and removes mold and other allergens from the air, which can reduce incidences of asthma and other respiratory ailments in children.
"There were many indoor air quality options and solutions offered during the pandemic," said CSDNR Director of Facilities Keith Watkins. "By conducting a month-long pilot, we verified that the technology worked as intended and was sustainable, with lower costs for ongoing maintenance than the traditional filter system. This technology will support our existing robust Cleaning for Health program and allow for continued transparency related to our indoor air quality."
"Clean air in our schools is critical for our students and staff," said CSDNR Superintendent Jonathan P. Raymond. "We are the only school district in New York State to implement this technology at this level, making us both a statewide and national standard bearer for indoor air quality testing and monitoring, as evidenced by the improvement that has been measured across multiple variables and documented by a third-party, independent engineer."
The AtmosAir technology is also used in school districts nationwide, and the technology allows for enhanced transparency because air quality measurement is always available. The bi-polar ionization technology is not to be confused with other ionization technologies, which is an entirely different process.
With more than 10,000 students in 10 schools, the City School District of New Rochelle, through an active partnership amongst community, parents, staff, and students, provides a high-quality and challenging education for every child, in a safe, nurturing environment that embraces rich diversity and drives success.
AtmosAir Solutions of Fairfield, CT is an indoor air purification solutions company who provides clean green indoor air technology for commercial buildings, hospitals, assisted living, hotels, cruise lines, universities, sports facilities, and more. AtmosAir's air purification and monitoring technology improves wellness, makes buildings more sustainable, reduces operational costs and is a continuous disinfectant, removing airborne and surface contaminants from indoor spaces. With more than 7,500 installations worldwide. More information can be found at www.atmosair.com
View original content to download multimedia:
SOURCE AtmosAir Solutions | https://www.wagmtv.com/prnewswire/2022/11/11/city-school-district-new-rochelle-upgrades-indoor-air-quality-with-atmosair-technology-monitoring/ | 2022-11-11 04:02:11 | 1 | https://www.wagmtv.com/prnewswire/2022/11/11/city-school-district-new-rochelle-upgrades-indoor-air-quality-with-atmosair-technology-monitoring/ |
Largest-ever meeting of its kind praises the role of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, Jan. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- More than 60 government ministers and delegations responsible for their countries' minerals and metals strategies attended the second Ministerial Roundtable hosted by Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources in the largest-ever meeting of its kind. The Roundtable, which took place today in Riyadh, will be followed by the Future Minerals Forum (FMF) 2023, which runs between 11 – 12 January 2023. FMF is conducted under the auspices of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz.
21 international organizations also participated in the Roundtable, including the World Bank, the United Nations, the United Nations Industrial Development Organization, and the International Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources, a 400-member NGO dedicated to nature conservation and the sustainable use of natural resources.
His Excellency Bandar Ibrahim Al-Khorayef, Saudi Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources opened the meeting with a speech in which he welcomed participants and highlighted that the meeting reflected the vital role mining plays in shaping our transition to a sustainable future and equitable economic development. While the focus was on the super-region that stretches from Africa to Central Asia, he said: "I think it's safe to say that mining interests all over the world are following what we discuss."
His Excellency Al-Khorayef added: "When we convened the first Ministerial Roundtable a year ago, we intended to increase awareness of the potential for mineral-driven economic development across our region. We wanted to place this vast mineral heartland on the world's net-zero transition stage. In our second event, interest has only increased. This shows our joint commitment to the net-zero transition and a resource-efficient, resilient and responsible future. It also demonstrates the challenge this change poses to our generation."
Several ministers will participate in the conference sessions, most notably HRH Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Minister of Energy; HE the Saudi Minister of Investment Khalid Al-Falih; HE the Saudi Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources, Bandar Ibrahim Al-Khorayef, and HE the Vice-Mining Affairs Khalid Al-Mudaifer.
Confirmed speakers include leading energy, minerals and metals industry leaders and think tank experts, including: Mike Henry, CEO of BHP; Andrew Liveris, Chairman of Lucid Motors; Roy Harvey, President and CEO of Alcoa; Gerd Muller, Director General UNIDO; and Robert Wilt, CEO of Ma'aden.
Photo - https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/1980978/FMF_Largest_Meeting.jpg
View original content to download multimedia:
SOURCE Future Minerals Forum | https://www.wbtv.com/prnewswire/2023/01/10/mining-ministers-more-than-60-countries-attend-ministerial-roundtable-future-minerals-forum/ | 2023-01-10 21:43:40 | 1 | https://www.wbtv.com/prnewswire/2023/01/10/mining-ministers-more-than-60-countries-attend-ministerial-roundtable-future-minerals-forum/ |
Dougie Hamilton nets overtime winner for Devils in huge Game 3 win against Rangers at MSG
The Devils now trail two games to one
Dougie Hamilton scored 11:36 into overtime and the New Jersey Devils beat the New York Rangers 2-1 on Saturday night to cut their series deficit to 2-1.
Jack Hughes scored and Jesper Bratt had two assists for New Jersey, which lost the first two games at home by 5-1 scores. Akira Schmid got the start in goal in place of Vitek Vanecek and finished with 35 saves.
Chris Kreider scored for New York. Igor Shesterkin stopped 26 shots.
In the extra period, Bratt found Hamilton on the right side, and the defenseman skated into the right circle and beat Shesterkin on the glove side.
CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM
Game 4 is back at Madison Square Garden on Monday night and Game 5 will be in New Jersey on Thursday night.
Schmid made a left pad save on a shot by Braden Schneider about 1:40 into overtime. Shesterkin denied an attempt on the left side by Timo Meier two minutes later, and then the follow try on the rebound by Bratt. Schmid then gloved a shot by Vladimir Tarasenko six minutes into the extra period.
Bratt had a try from 10 feet away 8:14 into the third, but his attempt was turned aside by Shesterkin to keep the score tied.
The Rangers got their fifth power play of the game with six minutes remaining when the Devils' Ryan Graves was sent off for high-sticking. Artemi Panarin had a chance to give the Rangers the lead, but his shot from the left circle was wide left of the net 32 seconds into the advantage.
Kreider got the Rangers on the scoreboard first as he got a pass from Mika Zibanejad, skated up the left side and fired a shot past Schmid's blocker from the left circle at 3:39 of the second period. It came on the Rangers' first shot of the period and was Kreider's fifth goal of the series — after the first four came on power plays — and 39th postseason score of his career.
GOLDEN KNIGHTS GET 2OT WIN AFTER SQUANDERING THREE-GOAL LEAD IN THIRD PERIOD
Hamilton fired a shot from the right point that got past Shesterkin but hit the crossbar and deflected up and out of play during a Devils power play 8 1/2 minutes into the middle period. New Jersey didn't manage a shot on goal during the advantage.
With the Devils on their third power play of the game, Hughes got a pass from Hamilton on the left side, skated into the left circle and fired a shot that beat Shesterkin on the blocker side with 9:23 left in the second. It was Hughes' second goal of the series — the first came on a penalty shot in the third period of Game 1 — and New Jersey's second on a power play.
Each team had 11 shots on goal in a scoreless first period — the first scoreless period in the series.
The Rangers' Patrick Kane was called for hooking 22 seconds in, putting New Jersey on an early power play. The Devils managed one shot on goal during the advantage. Artemi Panarin had a breakaway with 7 1/2 minutes left in 1st, but his shot went wide over Schmid's glove.
CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP
ROOKIE START
The Devils turned to the 22-year-old Schmid after Vanecek gave up nine goals on 52 shots over the first two games. Schmid became the first rookie goalie to start a playoff game for the Devils since Martin Brodeur in 1994. During the regular season, Schmid was 9-5-2 with a 2.13 goals-against average in 18 games.
SETTING A FIRST
Kreider became the first Rangers player to score five goals in the first three playoff games of a postseason.
POWER PLAYS
The Rangers came in 4 for 10 on the power play over the first two games but went 0 for 5 in Game 3. New Jersey, which was 1 for 8 coming in, was 1 for 3. | https://www.foxnews.com/sports/dougie-hamilton-nets-overtime-winner-devils-huge-game-3-win-rangers-msg | 2023-04-23 05:35:34 | 0 | https://www.foxnews.com/sports/dougie-hamilton-nets-overtime-winner-devils-huge-game-3-win-rangers-msg |
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The city of Memphis and the University of Memphis will be spending at least $150 million to renovate and renovate the home of the annual Liberty Bowl before the 2025 season.
“It will optimize our position in the rapidly evolving landscape of intercollegiate athletics in a more manageable and efficient timeframe,” Memphis athletic director Laird Veatch said. “This is the most strategically achievable option for us to pursue and make a game-changing impact at a critical time for our program.”
The project plans to change the west side with new premium seating options, a hospitality halo space around the stadium, adding family boxes in the north end zone area and party deck patios for students in the south end.
___
More AP college football: https://apnews.com/hub/college-football and https://twitter.com/AP_Top25 Sign up for the AP’s college football newsletter: https://apnews.com/cfbtop25 | https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/colleges/memphis-to-spend-up-to-200-million-renovating-liberty-bowl/2022/05/12/3eea38ae-d20c-11ec-886b-df76183d233f_story.html | 2022-05-12 17:22:07 | 0 | https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/colleges/memphis-to-spend-up-to-200-million-renovating-liberty-bowl/2022/05/12/3eea38ae-d20c-11ec-886b-df76183d233f_story.html |
‘This guy is trying to kidnap me’: 9-year-old shares scary encounter while leaving school
KAILUA, Hawaii (KHNL/KGMB/Gray News) - A 9-year-old boy says someone was trying to kidnap him while he was on his way to a friend’s house after school.
Noam Burcerril, 9, said the incident happened on Friday when he was riding his bike on the Kaelepulu Stream bridge at Kailua Beach Park.
According to KHNL/KGMB, Noam said a truck stopped beside him when he was crossing the bridge with a person inside the vehicle telling him to come to his truck.
The 9-year-old said he didn’t know the man, so he turned in the opposite direction and rode back toward the school.
“My friend was over there, and I was like, ‘Can you call my mom? This guy is trying to kidnap me,’” Noam said.
The friend at the park was Emily Hellman, the mother of another student who goes to school with Noam.
“As we were talking, the truck that he had described circled back around, and he [Noam] quickly said, ‘That’s the truck!’ And then he ran away. He was really scared at that time,” Hellman said.
Hellman said she called Noam’s mother, Julie Burcerril, who was waiting for him at the friend’s house.
“When he talked to us on the phone, he was crying,” Julie Burcerril said. “When we saw him, he was better, but he was very scared.”
One thing that seemed to help Noam was that the bike path he was on was separated from traffic on the bridge.
“If he got out of his truck, he has to go around [pointing toward Kailua town] while I could just go forward,” Noam said.
The boy’s school sent a letter to all parents after the incident, and Noam’s family said they have filed a police report.
“He did exactly what you should do: Go back, get an adult, someone that he knew, and we were able to get him help,” Hellman said.
The two mothers said they had never met before this incident but share a special bond now.
Copyright 2022 Gray Media Group, Inc. All rights reserved. | https://www.wagmtv.com/2022/08/27/this-guy-is-trying-kidnap-me-9-year-old-shares-scary-encounter-while-leaving-school/ | 2022-08-27 23:33:05 | 1 | https://www.wagmtv.com/2022/08/27/this-guy-is-trying-kidnap-me-9-year-old-shares-scary-encounter-while-leaving-school/ |
Royals vs. Guardians: Betting Trends, Odds, Records Against the Run Line, Home/Road Splits
Logan Allen will start for the Cleveland Guardians on Monday at Progressive Field against Freddy Fermin and the Kansas City Royals. First pitch is at 7:10 PM ET in this first game of a three-game series.
Bookmakers list the Guardians as -200 favorites on the moneyline, while giving the underdog Royals +165 moneyline odds. The over/under is 8.5 runs for the game (with -110 odds on the over and -110 odds to go under).
Rep your team with officially licensed Royals gear! Head to Fanatics to find jerseys, shirts, and much more.
Royals vs. Guardians Odds & Info
- Date: Monday, July 24, 2023
- Time: 7:10 PM ET
- TV: MLB Network
- Location: Cleveland, Ohio
- Venue: Progressive Field
- Live Stream: Watch on Fubo!
Bet with King of Sportsbooks and use bonus code "GNPLAY" for special offers! Check out the latest odds and place your bets with BetMGM Sportsbook. Use bonus code "GNPLAY" for special offers!
Royals Recent Betting Performance
- In 10 games as the underdog over the last 10 matchups, the Royals have posted a mark of 2-8.
- When it comes to the over/under, the Royals and their foes are 4-6-0 in their last 10 contests.
- The Royals' ATS record is 1-1-0 over their previous 10 contests (two of those contests had runlines set by sportsbooks).
Discover More About This Game
Royals Betting Records & Stats
- The Royals have been underdogs in 88 games this season and have come away with the win 25 times (28.4%) in those contests.
- Kansas City has a record of 8-21, a 27.6% win rate, when it's set as an underdog of +165 or more by bookmakers this season.
- The Royals have an implied victory probability of 37.7% according to the moneyline set for this matchup.
- Kansas City's games have gone over the total in 46 of its 101 chances.
- In 17 games with a line this season, the Royals have a mark of 9-8-0 against the spread.
Check out the latest odds and place your bets on and the with BetMGM Sportsbook. Use bonus code "GNPLAY" for special offers!
Royals Splits
Not all offers available in all states, please visit BetMGM for the latest promotions for your area. Must be 21+ to gamble, please wager responsibly. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, contact 1-800-GAMBLER.
© 2023 Data Skrive. All rights reserved. | https://www.wibw.com/sports/betting/2023/07/24/royals-vs-guardians-mlb-betting-trends-stats/ | 2023-07-24 13:31:30 | 0 | https://www.wibw.com/sports/betting/2023/07/24/royals-vs-guardians-mlb-betting-trends-stats/ |
HOUSTON, Aug. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Independence Contract Drilling, Inc. (the "Company" or "ICD") (NYSE: ICD) today reported financial results for the three months ended June 30, 2022.
Second quarter 2022 Highlights
- Net loss, as defined below, of $2.8 million, or $0.21 per share.
- Adjusted net loss, as defined below, of $9.8 million, or $0.72 per share.
- Adjusted EBITDA, as defined below, of $9.2 million, representing an approximate 158% sequential improvement from the first quarter of 2022.
- Adjusted net debt, as defined below, of $158.0 million.
- Marketed fleet utilization of 71%.
- Fully burdened margin of $8,946 per day, representing an approximate 56% sequential improvement from the first quarter of 2022.
In the second quarter of 2022, the Company reported revenues of $42.3 million, a net loss of $2.8 million, or $0.21 per share, adjusted net loss (defined below) of $9.8 million, or $0.72 per share, and adjusted EBITDA (defined below) of $9.2 million. These results compare to revenues of $19.8 million, a net loss of $14.9 million, or $2.22 per share, adjusted net loss of $14.6 million, or $2.18 per share, and adjusted EBITDA loss of $0.4 million in the second quarter of 2021, and revenues of $35.0 million, a net loss of $58.8 million, or $5.20 per share, an adjusted net loss of $11.1 million, or $0.98 per share, and adjusted EBITDA of $3.6 million in the first quarter of 2022.
Chief Executive Officer Anthony Gallegos commented, "I am extremely pleased with our performance during the second quarter, on both a financial and operational front. Sequential margin improvements of 56% drove sequential EBITDA improvements of over 150%. Dayrates for ICD rigs continue to increase with most ICD rigs now set to reprice one to two additional times before year-end. Based on contracts in hand and current spot prices, we expect to see incremental margin per day improvements in the third quarter of approximately 14% and further meaningful improvements in the fourth quarter as well. All of this should drive meaningful EBITDA improvements through the remainder of this year and into 2023.
Operationally, I believe the second quarter was pivotal for ICD. We reactivated our 18th rig on schedule, and on budget, and it has commenced operations in the Haynesville effective August 1, 2022 on a one-year contract with a large independent. Our 19th rig is scheduled to reactivate at the beginning of the fourth quarter and our 20th rig is scheduled to reactivate late in the fourth quarter. We also have begun preparing to reactivate our 21st rig early in the first quarter of 2023. Based upon current spot dayrates for 300 series rigs, all of these rigs should pay back their reactivation costs in one year or less.
But more importantly, we completed all engineering work necessary to convert the significant majority of our 200 series rigs to 300 series specifications with very modest incremental investments of approximately $650,000 per rig. Rigs meeting 300 series specifications are in the shortest supply and command the highest dayrates, and we expect to earn less than one-year paybacks on these conversions based upon dayrate differentials today. These conversions require minimal rig downtime and we plan to execute these conversions as our customer base requires. Today, nine of our ten operating 200 series rigs are eligible for this conversion, and we have already signed two contracts for such conversions in the third and fourth quarters of 2022. In addition, six of our non-marketed rigs are eligible for this conversion, and we have now added two of these rigs to our marketed fleet, increasing our marketed fleet from 24 rigs to 26 rigs.
With this backdrop, I could not be more excited about ICD's strategic positioning in this market dynamic. Our focus on short-term, pad-to-pad contracts is allowing us to quickly convert rapidly improving dayrate momentum into our reported results, and we have now started to build our contractual backlog into 2023. Our overall rig reactivation plan and schedule remains intact, and with our 200-300 series conversion program announced, we have the ability to offer from top to bottom what we believe is one of the most competitive rig fleets in the industry. This is not only driving improved financial performance, but continual high-grading of our customer base. During the second quarter, we added two additional large independents to our customer base, and today, of our 18 operating rigs, approximately 80% are working for public companies or the two largest private operators in the Permian and Haynesville plays."
Quarterly Operational Results
In the second quarter of 2022, operating days increased sequentially by 5% compared to the first quarter of 2022. The Company's marketed fleet operated at 71% utilization and recorded 1,540 revenue days, compared to 1,077 revenue days in the second quarter of 2021, and 1,463 revenue days in the first quarter of 2022.
Operating revenues in the second quarter of 2022 totaled $42.3 million, compared to $19.8 million in the second quarter of 2021 and $35.0 million in the first quarter of 2022. Revenue per day in the second quarter of 2022 was $24,875, compared to $16,514 in the second quarter of 2021 and $21,823 in the first quarter of 2022. The sequential increase quarter over quarter in revenue per day was driven by higher dayrates on contract renewals and reactivated rigs.
Operating costs in the second quarter of 2022 totaled $28.9 million, compared to $17.0 million in the second quarter of 2021 and $27.2 million in first quarter of 2022. Fully burdened operating costs were $15,929 per day in the second quarter of 2022, compared to $13,352 in the second quarter of 2021 and $16,069 in the first quarter of 2022. Sequential decreases in operating costs per day were driven primarily by improved cost absorption, partially offset by higher labor costs associated with increases in field-level wages during the latter part of the second quarter of 2022.
Fully burdened rig operating margins in the second quarter of 2022 were $8,946 per day, compared to $3,162 per day in the second quarter of 2021 and $5,754 per day in the first quarter of 2022. The Company currently expects per day operating margins in the third quarter of 2022 to increase sequentially approximately 14% compared to the second quarter of 2022, driven primarily by favorable dayrate momentum as well as reactivation of the Company's 18th rig.
Selling, general and administrative expenses in the second quarter of 2022 were $4.9 million (including $0.7 million of non-cash compensation), compared to $4.1 million (including $0.9 million of non-cash compensation) in the second quarter of 2021 and $5.2 million (including $1.0 million of non-cash compensation) in the first quarter of 2022. Cash selling, general and administrative expenses continue to remain elevated due to higher recruiting and onboarding expenses.
During the quarter, the Company recorded interest expense of $8.2 million, including $2.0 million, or $0.15 per share, relating to non-cash amortization of debt discount and debt issuance costs. The Company has excluded these non-cash expenses when presenting adjusted net income/loss per share. Following approval of matters submitted to the Company's stockholders at the Company's 2022 Annual Meeting on June 8, 2022, embedded derivative features within the Company's Senior Secured PIK Toggle Convertible Notes due 2026 were deemed extinguished for financial accounting purposes. As a result, during the second quarter of 2022 the Company reclassified the conversion rate feature ($69.2 million) of the derivative liability on its balance sheet to additional paid-in capital and recognized a non-cash gain on the extinguishment of the PIK interest rate feature of $10.8 million. This non-cash gain was excluded when presenting adjusted net income/loss per share.
The Company's forecasted effective tax rate was adjusted during the second quarter of 2022, resulting in tax expense of $2.2 million, or $0.16 per share, compared to a tax benefit during the first quarter of 2022. Of this tax expense, $0.3 million relates to cash taxes, which are attributable to state and local franchise taxes.
Drilling Operations Update
The Company exited the second quarter with 17 rigs operating, with our 18th rig commencing operations August 1, 2022. Overall, the Company's operating rig count averaged 16.9 rigs during the quarter. The Company's backlog of drilling contracts with original terms of six months or longer was $54.3 million as of June 30, 2022. This backlog excludes rigs operating on short term pad-to-pad drilling contracts. Approximately 64% of this backlog is expected to be realized in 2022.
Capital Expenditures and Liquidity Update
Cash outlays for capital expenditures in the second quarter of 2022, net of asset sales and recoveries, were $4.5 million. This included $3.8 million associated with prior period deliveries.
As of June 30, 2022, the Company had cash on hand of $7.3 million, a revolving line of credit with availability of $14.0 million, and $157.5 million principal amount outstanding under its new convertible notes.
During the second quarter of 2022, the Company did not issue any shares of its common stock through its at-the-market ("ATM") offering program.
Conference Call Details
A conference call for investors will be held today, August 4, 2022, at 11:00 a.m. Central Time (12:00 p.m. Eastern Time) to discuss the Company's second quarter 2022 results.
The call can be accessed live over the telephone by dialing (855) 239-3115 or for international callers, (412) 542-4125. A replay will be available shortly after the call and can be accessed by dialing (877) 344-7529 or for international callers, (412) 317-0088. The passcode for the replay is 8212928. The replay will be available until August 11, 2022.
Interested parties may also listen to a simultaneous webcast of the conference call by logging onto the Company's website at www.icdrilling.com in the Investor Relations section. A replay of the webcast will also be available for approximately 30 days following the call.
Certain Defined Terms
Pad-Optimal, Super-Spec Rig is defined as an AC powered rig with minimum 20,000ft racking capacity, 1500HP+ drawworks, 750,000lb hookload, three high pressure pumps, four engines and omni-directional walking system. Such rigs also include dual fuel, hi-line power and drilling optimization software options.
300 Series Rigs are defined as a Pad-Optimal, Super-Spec rig with the following additional characteristics: 25,000ft+ racking capacity capable, and hi-torque top drive capable.
About Independence Contract Drilling, Inc.
Independence Contract Drilling provides land-based contract drilling services for oil and natural gas producers in the United States. The Company constructs, owns and operates a fleet of pad-optimal ShaleDriller rigs that are specifically engineered and designed to accelerate its clients' production profiles and cash flows from their most technically demanding and economically impactful oil and gas properties. For more information, visit www.icdrilling.com.
Forward-Looking Statements
This news release contains certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the federal securities laws. Words such as "anticipated," "estimated," "expected," "planned," "scheduled," "targeted," "believes," "intends," "objectives," "projects," "strategies" and similar expressions are used to identify such forward-looking statements. However, the absence of these words does not mean that a statement is not forward-looking. Forward-looking statements relating to Independence Contract Drilling's operations are based on a number of expectations or assumptions which have been used to develop such information and statements but which may prove to be incorrect. These statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve certain risks, uncertainties and assumptions that are difficult to predict, and there can be no assurance that actual outcomes and results will not differ materially from those expected by management of Independence Contract Drilling. For more information concerning factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those conveyed in the forward-looking statements, please refer to the "Risk Factors" section of the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K, filed with the SEC and the information included in subsequent amendments and other filings. These forward-looking statements are based on and include the Company's expectations as of the date hereof. Independence Contract Drilling does not undertake any obligation to update or revise such forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances that occur, or which Independence Contract Drilling becomes aware of, after the date hereof.
The following table provides various financial and operational data for the Company's operations for the three months ended June 30, 2022 and 2021 and March 31, 2022 and the six months ended June 30, 2022 and 2021. This information contains non-GAAP financial measures of the Company's operating performance. The Company believes this non-GAAP information is useful because it provides a means to evaluate the operating performance of the Company on an ongoing basis using criteria that are used by the Company's management. Additionally, it highlights operating trends and aids analytical comparisons. However, this information has limitations and should not be used as an alternative to operating income (loss) or cash flow performance measures determined in accordance with GAAP, as this information excludes certain costs that may affect the Company's operating performance in future periods.
Non-GAAP Financial Measures
Adjusted net debt, adjusted net (loss) income, EBITDA and adjusted EBITDA are supplemental non-GAAP financial measures that are used by management and external users of the Company's financial statements, such as industry analysts, investors, lenders and rating agencies. In addition, adjusted EBITDA is consistent with how EBITDA is calculated under the Company's credit facility for purposes of determining the Company's compliance with various financial covenants. The Company defines "adjusted net debt" as long-term notes less cash. The Company defines "adjusted net (loss) income" as net (loss) income before: asset impairment, net; gain or loss on disposition of assets, net; amortization of debt discount; amortization of issuance costs; gain or loss on extinguishment of debt; change in fair value of embedded derivative liability, gain on extinguishment of derivative and other adjustments. The Company defines "EBITDA" as earnings (or loss) before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization, and asset impairment, net and the Company defines "adjusted EBITDA" as EBITDA before stock-based compensation, gain or loss on disposition of assets, gain or loss on extinguishment of debt, gain on extinguishment of derivative and other non-recurring items added back to, or subtracted from, net income for purposes of calculating EBITDA under the Company's credit facilities. Neither adjusted net (loss) income, EBITDA or adjusted EBITDA is a measure of net income as determined by U.S. generally accepted accounting principles ("GAAP").
Management believes adjusted net debt, adjusted net (loss) income, EBITDA and adjusted EBITDA are useful because they allow the Company's stockholders to more effectively evaluate the Company's operating performance and compliance with various financial covenants under the Company's credit facility and compare the results of the Company's operations from period to period and against the Company's peers without regard to the Company's financing methods or capital structure or non-recurring, non-cash transactions. The Company excludes the items listed above from net income (loss) in calculating adjusted net (loss) income, EBITDA and adjusted EBITDA because these amounts can vary substantially from company to company within the Company's industry depending upon accounting methods and book values of assets, capital structures and the method by which the assets were acquired. None of adjusted net (loss) income, EBITDA or adjusted EBITDA should be considered an alternative to, or more meaningful than, net income (loss), the most closely comparable financial measure calculated in accordance with GAAP, or as an indicator of the Company's operating performance or liquidity. Certain items excluded from adjusted net (loss) income, EBITDA and adjusted EBITDA are significant components in understanding and assessing a company's financial performance, such as a company's return on assets, cost of capital and tax structure. The Company's presentation of adjusted net debt, adjusted net (loss) income, EBITDA and adjusted EBITDA should not be construed as an inference that the Company's results will be unaffected by unusual or non-recurring items. The Company's computations of adjusted net debt, adjusted net (loss) income, EBITDA and adjusted EBITDA may not be comparable to other similarly titled measures of other companies.
INVESTOR CONTACTS:
Independence Contract Drilling, Inc.
E-mail inquiries to: Investor.relations@icdrilling.com
Phone inquiries: (281) 598-1211
View original content to download multimedia:
SOURCE Independence Contract Drilling, Inc. | https://www.wbtv.com/prnewswire/2022/08/04/independence-contract-drilling-inc-reports-unaudited-financial-results-second-quarter-ended-june-30-2022-announces-initiation-200-series-to-300-series-conversion-program-increase-marketed-rigs-24-26/ | 2022-08-04 11:51:45 | 1 | https://www.wbtv.com/prnewswire/2022/08/04/independence-contract-drilling-inc-reports-unaudited-financial-results-second-quarter-ended-june-30-2022-announces-initiation-200-series-to-300-series-conversion-program-increase-marketed-rigs-24-26/ |
Third Annual Report Demonstrates Company's Leadership in Cybersecurity and Commitment to Ongoing Industry Innovation
ATLANTA, March 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Equifax® (NYSE: EFX) today released its 2022 Security Annual Report, highlighting the year's accomplishments and future challenges for the industry in cybersecurity. The third annual report reflects Equifax's enhanced security transparency measures, expansion of the company's public-private security partnerships, and joint innovation with vendors to augment its security toolset and bring new capabilities to the broader market.
"In 2022, we shifted from an era of building the Equifax Cloud™ to securely leveraging the Cloud for innovation and growth," said Mark W. Begor, CEO of Equifax. "As we have grown and innovated to meet the evolving needs of global consumers and customers, we have also committed to partnering with them in new ways. Cybersecurity is critical to that partnership. We believe that more communication, more collaboration, and more transparency, equals stronger security and are committed to helping customers, partners and consumers strengthen their own cybersecurity postures for the benefit of the industry at large."
Over the past year, Equifax achieved multi-cloud environment security parity; established tiered control priority and risk-based reporting for its acquisition processes; expanded its personalized Security Scorecards to include Equifax contractors; earned U.S. Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) compliance for two key environments; and obtained Secret Facility Security Clearance from the Government of Canada.
"The 2022 threat landscape presented challenges none of us can solve alone," said Jamil Farshchi, Executive Vice President and Chief Information Security Officer of Equifax. "Our answer to this is partnership. Equifax has established a bold vision to address some of security's most intractable challenges and worked cooperatively over the last year to shape security behaviors, technologies and practices alongside the security vendor community, government agencies, nonprofits, peers and leaders in board of directors governance."
For a third-consecutive year, a leading global research and advisory firm found that the maturity of Equifax's cybersecurity program exceeded every major industry benchmark. Additionally, a leading cybersecurity reporting service found that Equifax's security posture ranked in the top 1 percent of Technology companies and top 3 percent of Financial Services companies analyzed.
The Report also highlights Equifax's emphasis on security collaboration and transparency in 2022:
- Co-innovating with vendors to bring training, supply chain security, governance and authentication solutions to market that drive the entire industry forward.
- Advancing public-private cooperation by engaging with legislators, government agencies, NGOs and regulators including the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the Bipartisan Policy Center, the Costa Rica Cyber Security Cluster and Chilean Cybersecurity Alliance.
- Sharing Equifax's board partnership blueprint with members of organizations such as the National Association of Corporate Directors, the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) Board Advisory Council and the EY Audit Committee Network.
To view the full 2022 Security Annual Report, please visit Equifax.com.
ABOUT EQUIFAX INC.
At Equifax (NYSE: EFX), we believe knowledge drives progress. As a global data, analytics, and technology company, we play an essential role in the global economy by helping financial institutions, companies, employers, and government agencies make critical decisions with greater confidence. Our unique blend of differentiated data, analytics, and cloud technology drives insights to power decisions to move people forward. Headquartered in Atlanta and supported by nearly 14,000 employees worldwide, Equifax operates or has investments in 24 countries in North America, Central and South America, Europe, and the Asia Pacific region. For more information, visit Equifax.com.
FOR MORE INFORMATION
Ben Lord for Equifax
MediaInquiries@equifax.com
View original content to download multimedia:
SOURCE Equifax Inc. | https://www.kfyrtv.com/prnewswire/2023/03/21/equifax-releases-2022-security-annual-report/ | 2023-03-21 22:58:28 | 0 | https://www.kfyrtv.com/prnewswire/2023/03/21/equifax-releases-2022-security-annual-report/ |
Attorney Alex Murdaugh charged with tax evasion
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Alex Murdaugh, the disgraced attorney accused of killing his wife and son, was indicted Friday by a grand jury in South Carolina on nine counts of tax evasion, adding to the slew of charges he faces in the aftermath of their deaths more than a year ago.
Prosecutors said Murdaugh, 54, made nearly $14 million as a lawyer over nine years, but also stole nearly $7 million from his law firm at the same time.
Through tax returns from 2011 to 2019, the grand jury indictments shed a light on a man who made millions at the law firm his family founded a century ago, but who also had large swings in income and stole about half as much money as he made from Peters, Murdaugh, Parker, Eltzroth & Detrick.
The latest indictments bring the total number of charges against the disgraced attorney to more than 100.
Murdaugh will be tried in late January on murder charges in the June 2021 shooting deaths of his wife Maggie and their son Paul at the family’s home in Colleton County. Prosecutors have said they will seek life in prison if he is convicted.
Murdaugh’s lawyers adamantly deny he had any role in the killings, but they have acknowledged his role in taking money from clients.
Nine counts of willful attempt to evade or defeat a tax were added to Murdaugh’s charges Friday. Prosecutors said he dodged nearly $487,000 in state income taxes. He faces up to five years in prison on each count if convicted.
Most of the other charges against Murdaugh deal with either stealing $8.8 million in lawsuit settlement money from badly injured clients, or families of people killed in wrecks or on the job, as well as a drug ring and money laundering scheme, according to the indictments handed down in nearly two dozen waves since September 2021.
Friday’s indictments show Murdaugh reported nearly $14 million in gross adjusted income from the firm on tax returns over the course of nine years, while prosecutors said he also stole nearly $7 million meant for the firm’s bank accounts and failed to pay taxes on the ill-gotten gains.
In his best year, Murdaugh reported making $5.3 million in 2013 after making $2.4 million the year before. But the later tax returns showed his legitimate income was drying up. Murdaugh said he made just $219,000 in 2017 and only $1.6 million over the next two years, according to the indictment.
On the unreported side of the ledger, Murdaugh stole nearly $3.8 million in 2019, a sharp increase over most years when he took hundreds of thousands of dollars from his firm, according to the indictments.
Around that time, Murdaugh managed to get a $3.5 million insurance settlement for the family’s longtime housekeeper Gloria Satterfield, who died in 2019 in a fall at a family home. The settlement was meant for Satterfield’s sons, but they say they never saw a dime before his arrest.
Another victim included an injured state trooper, and Murdaugh allegedly used a fraudulent bank account to divert the settlement money to himself, according to previous indictments.
Prosecutors said in court last week that the swirling financial problems are what led Murdaugh to shoot and kill his wife and son because he feared his schemes were about to be revealed and thought the sympathy over their deaths would buy more time to cover his tracks.
But they didn’t provide any direct financial compensation Murdaugh got for their deaths, and Murdaugh’s attorneys said he was a smart enough lawyer to know the violent deaths of his wife and son would bring more scrutiny into his life.
Murdaugh and his family were the biggest players in the legal scene in tiny Hampton County. His great-grandfather, grandfather and father were all elected prosecutors, and the law firm founded by his family was known for getting life-changing legal settlements in civil cases.
Copyright 2022 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. | https://www.azfamily.com/2022/12/16/attorney-alex-murdaugh-charged-with-tax-evasion/ | 2022-12-16 19:19:24 | 1 | https://www.azfamily.com/2022/12/16/attorney-alex-murdaugh-charged-with-tax-evasion/ |
EVANSTON, Ill., March 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- As construction continues at The Mather, a Life Plan Community opening in Tysons, Virginia in 2024, a unique wellness philosophy is literally being built into the community. Incorporating biophilic design, and Mather's unique Person-Centric Wellness Model, created by its research area Mather Institute, will bring a fresh perspective to wellness.
Mather, founded in 1941, is bringing innovation not only through its wellness model but also in its most recent senior living development in Tysons for those age 62+. With construction of The Mather, they sought to capture the many benefits of nature by incorporating biophilic design—an approach to facilitate access to nature or things that replicate natural patterns. 'Bringing the outdoors in' connects residents to the natural world, while providing beneficial sensory experiences.
"Research shows that a connection to nature provides positive benefits to mental states and overall well-being, said Mather CEO and President, Mary Leary. "At The Mather biophilic design is the intersection of buildings and programs with nature in a vibrant urban setting."
Examples include interior spaces with sightlines to green spaces like a park, choosing natural wood and stone as interior materials, or incorporating fragrant flowers and plants indoors to spark memories and provide tactile opportunities such as gardening.
Wellness, Personalized.
Biophilic design is just one example of how Mather Institute's Person-Centric Wellness Model is being applied at The Mather. In a world of custom offerings and amenities, Mather recognizes that everyone's wellness journey is unique to their individual life experiences and influences, which is a key focus of their Person-Centric Wellness Model.
The model identifies three universal psychological needs which the Institute calls the three As, Autonomy, Achievement and Affiliation.
"The Person-Centric Wellness Model recognizes that wellness doesn't look the same to everyone, and it doesn't happen in a vacuum. It focuses on the unique individual characteristics and external factors that influence each person's personal wellness needs," explains Cate O'Brien, PhD, Vice President & Director, Mather Institute.
The Institute's model was shaped knowing that people are more likely to benefit from a healthy pursuit when it's something that they are choosing to do (Autonomy); when they feel enabled to reach their goals (Achievement), and when their efforts are encouraged by others (Affiliation).
"For example, when people voluntarily help others, they're engaging in an activity of their own volition, they have an opportunity to apply their skills, and it fosters a sense of closeness to others," explains O'Brien.
Mindfulness and Vibrational Therapy
Mather Institute also has a special focus on mindfulness to support older adults' practice of present moment awareness, which can lead to increased overall well-being, compassion, and joy. Its influence is helping shape wellness programs and offerings at The Mather.
"The Mather is attracting a diverse group of older adults," says Leary. "As a result, we aim to incorporate wellness practices from around the world, including Wyda movement theory of the Celtic Druids, which helps people achieve harmony with nature and contentment through mindfulness."
This holistic regenerative approach is similar to Qi Gong and yoga, while born in a different part of the world.
Another quite different example of wellness at The Mather is the Gharieni Welnamis spa wave bed, which uses computer-controlled vibrational therapy and audio frequencies to train the brain to relax.
"The bed increases mindfulness, concentration, and creativity—all of which support our mission of creating Ways to Age Well,SM" says Leary.
These and other personalized ways to wellness will provide residents of The Mather seemingly countless ways to focus on their well-being, inside and out.
Visit themathertysons.com.
View original content to download multimedia:
SOURCE Mather | https://www.wibw.com/prnewswire/2023/03/29/mather-brings-new-perspective-wellness-through-biophilic-design-person-centric-model/ | 2023-03-29 15:05:54 | 0 | https://www.wibw.com/prnewswire/2023/03/29/mather-brings-new-perspective-wellness-through-biophilic-design-person-centric-model/ |
The pioneering Swiss boarding school partners with SAGA Space Architects to unveil the world's tallest 3D-printed polymer structure that will serve as an extraterrestrial learning environment for students
HÖHENWEG, Switzerland, July 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Pioneering Swiss boarding school Institut auf dem Rosenberg unveiled today — the anniversary of Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin's famous moon landing — the Rosenberg Space Habitat (RSH), which will serve as an experimental lab for students to explore and actively shape the future of humanity on our planet and beyond. Co-created by Rosenberg students and SAGA Space Architects with sustainable materials to intentionally fit inside SpaceX's Starship rocket, the structure is the world's tallest 3D-printed polymer structure measuring 23-feet high.
Experience the interactive Multichannel News Release here: https://www.multivu.com/players/English/9069151-futuristic-space-habitat-lands-at-institut-auf-dem-rosenberg/
The RSH will be a site of research for students to learn about the fundamental conditions and architectural designs humans need to thrive, whether on Earth or in space. The project is based on the vision of planet-centered and need-lead innovation, teaching students not to fear new technology, but to embrace it and design it to its next generation.
"At Rosenberg, infusing education with real-life context is at the heart of what we do, rather than focusing on pure academics alone," said Bernhard Gademann, Director General of Rosenberg. "Our aim is to provide future leaders with early exposure to the question of advanced space exploration, allowing our students to approach and solve these complex questions from a collaborative and holistic point of view."
SAGA Space Architects and Rosenberg students (ages six to 18) closely collaborated over two years to execute the vessel's design, which started with creative problem solving activities during SAGA Space's Lunar mission in Greenland. Inspired by this experience, students decided to closely collaborate with SAGA to design a Rosenberg Habitat to house Rosenberg's resident robot Spot® by partner Boston Dynamics® with initial creative concepts and paper models. The RSH's outer shell was 3D-printed at a large scale in Milan, while the interior structure was built in Copenhagen in collaboration with high-tech partners Camozzi and Ingersol. The use of polymer in 3D printing is revolutionary, as it provides more versatility than concrete that is used in most 3D printed structures. The Rosenberg-specific recipe includes a UV stabilizer that results in a flexible, yet durable material that is recyclable – it can be broken down and reprinted into a different structure.
The three-story habitat is built to house a crew of two and is used as a hands-on research center where students can engage in immersive learning modules that activate creative problem solving. The first floor is dedicated to hygiene, lab research, and workshop facilities to use robots from other partners such as ABB for 3D or future delivery multifunctional co-bots; the second is designed for work, recreation, and entertainment; and the third is intended for privacy and rest. With mental wellbeing and sustainability at the forefront of the design, the space and Vitra furniture are designed to be multi-functional, allowing for multiple activities within the limited vessel.
Experiments conducted from the RSH will explore human well-being, using facilities to test hardware and software tools and applications, and to develop monitoring tools for remote mission control systems. Learners will also explore the importance of sensory stimulation in remote living environments with light, sound, and smell installations. Valuable experiential learning projects will enhance skills in systems-thinking by working with automated mechatronics and observing independent communication and deeper learning of artificial intelligence.
"The Rosenberg Space Habitat is state-of-the-art in analog space habitats. It was developed in record time from initial sketches to the final fully functioning habitat in just months," said Sebastian Frederiksen, founder of SAGA Space Architects. "Furthermore, this is a great example of how working with outer space is pushing the boundaries of technology and architecture here on Earth as well, as this is the tallest 3D-printed plastic 'house' in the world. This is just the beginning of the habitat, and now the research and education begin. Hopefully, we are going to learn a lot about living on the Moon."
Additional features of the RSH include a drone port and Spot®, which can go on automated walks, take photos, and collect data in the adjacent Climate Garden, a further collaboration with ETH Zurich.
The RSH is housed in Rosenberg's self-sustaining Future Park, a state-of-the-art outdoor experimental space powered by wind trees where students can undertake projects guided by Rosenberg Artisans (teachers) and expert partners in the fields of science, technology, and design.
To learn more about the SAGA Space Habitat and Rosenberg's innovative educational environment, visit instrosenberg.ch.
About Institut auf dem Rosenberg
Established in 1889, Institut auf dem Rosenberg is a Swiss boarding school providing a state-of-the-art, holistic learning environment for responsible leaders of the 21st century. They are passionate about the development of meaningful learning experiences for children and young adults, typically aged 6 to 18 years. Their outstanding team of teachers and professionals are more than just educators – they are true Artisans of Education.
Rosenberg is renowned for its individual approach to education, enabling outstanding academic performance while featuring an unmatched array of Talent & Enrichment courses, all designed to broaden young minds and nurture their creativity. In a rapidly changing world, the need for education to evolve is of more importance than ever before. While no one can predict the future, in a world increasingly driven by advances in technology, Rosenberg must inherently nurture human skills such as creativity, intuition, and interpersonal social skills.
Rather than solely preparing students for exams by adhering to rigid curriculums, Rosenberg has created its own educational paradigm through the unique Rosenberg International Curriculum (RIC®), which fosters expertise while also preparing students for a wide range of external qualifications, including the International Baccalaureate (IB), A-Levels and Advanced Placement (APs). The RIC® is internationally accredited and widely recognized for its academic depth interdisciplinary approach where students can take early external qualifications well ahead of their age-group.
About SAGA Space Architects
Co-founded by Karl-Johan Sørensen and Sebastian Aristotelis in Copenhagen, SAGASpace Architects is pioneering the space architecture industry. The multi-planetary architectural and technology design agency is building life-sustaining architecture for Earth and space. SAGA's approach to outer space is human-centric and draws inspiration from nature with a focus on wellbeing to create visionary and sensitive buildings.
View original content:
SOURCE Institut auf dem Rosenberg | https://www.wafb.com/prnewswire/2022/07/20/futuristic-space-habitat-lands-institut-auf-dem-rosenberg/ | 2022-07-20 17:47:24 | 0 | https://www.wafb.com/prnewswire/2022/07/20/futuristic-space-habitat-lands-institut-auf-dem-rosenberg/ |
MILLER PLACE, N.Y. (AP) — An 82-year-old woman was pronounced dead at a New York nursing home but found to be breathing three hours later at the funeral home where she had been taken, authorities said.
The woman was pronounced dead at Waters Edge Rehab and Nursing Center in Port Jefferson on Long Island at 11:15 a.m. Saturday, Suffolk County police said.
The woman, whose name was not released, was taken to the O.B. Davis Funeral Home in Miller Place at 1:30 p.m., police said in a news release. She was discovered breathing at 2:09 p.m., they said.
No update on the woman’s condition was available Monday.
The matter has been referred to the state attorney general’s office for investigation, police said.
A message seeking comment was left with the nursing home. | https://www.wric.com/news/weird-news/ap-funeral-home-finds-woman-breathing-hours-after-declared-dead/ | 2023-02-06 14:59:36 | 0 | https://www.wric.com/news/weird-news/ap-funeral-home-finds-woman-breathing-hours-after-declared-dead/ |
Subsets and Splits
No community queries yet
The top public SQL queries from the community will appear here once available.