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Among the First Laptops to Feature Intel's 13th Gen CPU
ENGLEWOOD CLIFFS, N.J., Jan. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- LG Electronics USA announced pricing and availability of the first of its highly anticipated 2023 gram laptop model. The 17-inch LG gram pro model 17Z90R-A.AAB7U1has an SRP of $1999 and model 17Z90R-A.ADB9U1 has an SRP of $2,299. Both will be available this Wednesday, February 1 on lg.com and later at select LG-authorized retailers. Other 2023 gram laptop models will launch later this year.
The 17-inch LG gram pro model 17Z90R-A.AAB7U1 is equipped with Intel 13th gen Core i7 process, 16GB LPDDR5 RAM, NVIDIA RTX3050 GPU, 1TB storage and Windows 11. Model 17Z90R-A.ADB9U1 is equipped with 32GB LPDDR5 RAM, NVIDIA RTX3050 GPU, 2TB storage and Windows 11.
LG's new gram 17, 16, 15 and 14 laptops (models 17Z90R, 16Z90R, 15Z90R and 14Z90R); each deliver the brand's signature combination of strong performance and light, compact design. Great for productivity and entertainment, the Intel® Evo™ Platform certified latest 17- and 16-inch grams are equipped with an NVIDIA GeForce™ RTX 3050 4GB GPU, a13th Gen Intel® Core™ Processor, latest LPDDR5 RAM and blazing fast Gen4 NVMe™ SSD. The new LG grams inherit its core DNA of ultra-light weight and the new models weigh in at less than 3.2Lbs despite having a large battery1 that can handle more than 20 hours of video playback on a single charge2 – and comes with a convenient compact adapter for added portability. 2023 LG grams deliver excellent battery life, giving users the freedom to work, or play, wherever their day takes them.
LG's newest grams also boast superb picture quality, with all models employing an IPS panel with anti-glare coating. New for this year, variable refresh rate (VRR)3 support will enable LG gram users to enjoy seamless, tear- and stutter-free graphics when gaming, while the arrival of Dolby Atmos delivers immersive audio that helps bring movies, music and games to life.
For more information on all of LG gram's 2023 models, visit lg.com.
1 Models 17Z90R and 16Z90R are equipped with a 90Wh battery.
2 Confirmed in testing conducted by LG, display brightness of under 150 nits, wireless-off setting, content played via Microsoft Movies & TV, headphones plugged in.
3 Variable refresh rate (VRR) is supported on models 17Z90R and 16Z90R with GPU option only.
About LG Electronics USA
LG Electronics USA, Inc., based in Englewood Cliffs, N.J., is the North American subsidiary of LG Electronics, Inc., a $63 billion global innovator in technology and manufacturing. In the United States, LG sells a wide range of innovative home appliances, home entertainment products, commercial displays, air conditioning systems, energy solutions and vehicle components. LG is 2022 ENERGY STAR® Partner of the Year-Sustained Excellence. The company's commitment to environmental sustainability and its "Life's Good" marketing theme encompass how LG is dedicated to people's happiness by exceeding expectations today and tomorrow. www.LG.com.
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KSP looking for ‘armed and dangerous’ man in connection with body found in burned-out building
Published: Sep. 13, 2022 at 2:49 PM EDT|Updated: 11 minutes ago
LEE COUNTY, Ky. (WKYT) - Kentucky State Police are looking for a person of interest in connection with a body found in a burned-out building in Lee County.
The investigation began in early September when human skeletal remains were found in a burned structure on KY-52 W.
The State Medical Examiner’s Office identified the remains as 52-year-old Tamika L. McDaniel, of Beattyville.
KSP says they want to talk with 33-year-old Logan S. Reed, of Richmond. They say he is believed to be armed and dangerous.
Anyone with information on Reed’s whereabouts is asked to contact local law enforcement or the Kentucky State Police Richmond Post at 859-623-2404.
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ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — Turkey’s foreign ministry summoned the French ambassador to “strongly condemn” the French senate’s decision to host Syrian Kurdish groups that Ankara considers to be terrorists, the Turkish state-run news agency reported Monday.
Pierre Laurent, vice-president of the French Senate, announced on Twitter Saturday that he hosted a delegation from northeast Syria last week to discuss the situation in the region. Media reports said the senate awarded medals to members of the People’s Protection Units, or YPG, and its women’s branch, the Kurdish Women’s Protection Units, in recognition of their fight against the extremist Islamic State group in Syria.
Anadolu Agency reported that Turkish officials protested to French Ambassador Herve Magro and reiterated Ankara’s expectations of solidarity from its NATO allies in its fight against terrorism. They also asked France not to support alleged efforts by Kurdish militants to “gain international credence,” according to Anadolu.
Turkey considers the two groups as extensions of the outlawed Kurdistan Workers Party, or PKK, which has waged a nearly four-decade long insurgency in Turkey and is listed as a terror organization by the United States and the European Union.
The United States and other countries however, regard the Syrian Kurdish groups as key allies in the fight against IS and have extended support to the organizations, frustrating Turkey.
That frustration is partly the reason for Turkey delaying Sweden and Finland’s membership to NATO. | https://www.koin.com/news/international/turkey-calls-french-envoy-protests-hosting-of-syria-kurds/ | 2023-03-27 18:03:39 | 1 | https://www.koin.com/news/international/turkey-calls-french-envoy-protests-hosting-of-syria-kurds/ |
At least 6 killed, dozens injured in weekend shootings across US
At least six people including a Pennsylvania state trooper were killed and dozens injured in a string of weekend violence and mass shootings across the U.S.
The shootings in suburban Chicago, Washington state, Pennsylvania, St. Louis, Southern California and Baltimore follow a surge in homicides and other violence over the past several years that experts say accelerated during the coronavirus pandemic.
“There’s no question there’s been a spike in violence,” said Daniel Nagin, a professor of public policy and statistics at Carnegie Mellon University. “Some of these cases seem to be just disputes, often among adolescents, and those disputes are played out with firearms, not with fists.”
Researchers disagree over the cause of the increase. Theories include the possibility that violence is driven by the prevalence of guns in America, or by less aggressive police tactics or a decline in prosecutions for misdemeanor weapon offenses, Nagin said.
As of Sunday evening, none of the weekend events fit the definition of a mass killing, because fewer than four people died at each location. However, the number of injured in most of the cases does match the widely accepted definition for mass shootings.
Here’s a look at the shootings this weekend:
WILLOWBROOK, ILLINOIS
One person was killed and at least 22 wounded in a shooting early Sunday during a party in a suburban Chicago parking lot.
The DuPage County sheriff’s office described a “peaceful gathering” to celebrate Juneteenth that suddenly turned violent in Willowbrook, about 20 miles southwest of Chicago.
A motive for the attack wasn’t immediately known, and as of early afternoon, no one had been arrested.
A witness, Markeshia Avery, said the celebration was meant to mark Juneteenth, Monday’s federal holiday commemorating the day in 1865 when enslaved people in Galveston, Texas, learned they had been freed — two years after the Emancipation Proclamation.
“We just started hearing shooting, so we dropped down until they stopped,”w Avery told WLS-TV.
WASHINGTON STATE
Two people were killed and two others were injured when a shooter began firing “randomly” into a crowd at a Washington state campground where people stayed to attend a nearby music festival on Saturday night, police said.
The suspect was shot in a confrontation with law enforcement officers and taken into custody, several hundred yards from the Beyond Wonderland electronic dance music festival.
A public alert advised people of an active shooter in the area and advised them to “run, hide or fight.”
The festival carried on until early Sunday morning, Grant County Sheriff’s Office spokesman Kyle Foreman said. Organizers then posted a tweet saying Sunday’s concert was canceled.
CENTRAL PENNSYLVANIA
One state trooper was killed and a second critically wounded just hours apart in central Pennsylvania on Saturday.
A man engaged troopers at about 12:45 p.m. Saturday near the Lewistown barracks and shot one trooper who was taken to a hospital with serious injuries, police in Juniata County said.
The suspect fled, but was found about two hours later several miles away in Walker Township. A gun battle erupted, killing the shooter and mortally wounding a second trooper, police said.
Neither troopers’ names, nor the suspect’s were immediately released.
Gov. Josh Shapiro said in a social media post that the wounded officer was in critical but stable condition.
The governor said he and first lady Lori Shapiro “send our love to the family of the trooper killed today. May his memory be a blessing.”
ST. LOUIS
An early Sunday shooting in a downtown St. Louis office building killed a 17-year-old and wounded nine other teenagers, the city’s police commissioner said.
St. Louis Metropolitan Police Commissioner Robert Tracy identified the victim who was killed as 17-year-old Makao Moore. A spokesman said a minor who had a handgun was in police custody as a person of interest.
Teenagers were having a party in an office space when the shooting broke out around 1 a.m. Sunday.
The victims ranged from 15 to 19 years old and had injuries including multiple gunshot wounds. A 17-year-old girl was trampled as she fled, seriously injuring her spine, Tracy said.
Shell casings from AR-style rifles and other firearms were scattered on the ground.
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
A shooting at a pool party at a Southern California home left eight people wounded, authorities said Saturday.
KABC-TV reported authorities were dispatched shortly after midnight in Carson, California, south of Los Angeles.
The victims range in age from 16 to 24, the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department said in a statement. They were taken to hospitals, and two were listed in critical condition, the statement said.
Authorities said they found another 16-year-old boy with a gunshot wound when they responded to a call about a vehicle that crashed into a wall nearby.
BALTIMORE
Six people were injured in a Friday night shooting in Baltimore. All were expected to survive.
Officers heard gunshots in the north of the city just before 9 p.m. and found three men with numerous gunshot wounds. Medics took them to area hospitals for treatment.
Police later learned of three additional victims who walked into area hospitals with non-life-threatening gunshot wounds.
The wounded ranged in age from 17 to 26, Baltimore Police Department spokesperson Lindsey Eldridge said. | https://www.wishtv.com/news/national/at-least-6-killed-dozens-injured-in-weekend-shootings-across-us/ | 2023-06-19 01:36:02 | 1 | https://www.wishtv.com/news/national/at-least-6-killed-dozens-injured-in-weekend-shootings-across-us/ |
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Auction of 18-carat pink diamond expected to raise up to $35 million
GENEVA (AP) — A pear-shaped 18-carat pink diamond is set to be sold at auction on Tuesday and is expected to fetch between $25 million and $35 million, Christie’s says.
The “Fortune Pink” fancy vivid pink stone, said to be the largest of its kind and shape to go on the block, headlines the auction house’s latest Geneva sale of jewelry.
Max Fawcett, head of Christie’s jewelry department in Geneva, said the stone with a strong, saturated pink color was mined in Brazil more than 15 years ago. He declined to identify its owner, but described the diamond as “a true miracle of nature.”
“We’ve had a huge amount of interest in the stone from all over the world,” Fawcett said in an interview. “It’s a truly incredible diamond.”
The auction comes six months after Christie’s sold “The Rock” — a 228-carat egg-sized white diamond billed as the largest of its kind to go up for auction — for more than $21.75 million, including fees. That was at the low end of the expected range.
The pink stone’s auction follows a showroom tour in New York, Shanghai, Singapore and Taiwan before its arrival in Geneva.
Christie’s says the first pink diamonds ever recorded were found in India’s Golconda mines in the 16th century, before others turned up over the centuries in places like Africa, Australia, Brazil and Russia.
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DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Pro Football Hall of Fame safety Ed Reed walked away from Bethune-Cookman in tears Saturday following a 15-minute goodbye in front of players, parents and even Coach Prime.
Reed made it clear he wasn’t leaving on his own accord.
The Ed Reed Foundation announced on social media Saturday that the university declined to ratify Reed’s contract and “won’t make good on the agreement we had in principle, which had provisions and resources best needed to support the student athletes.”
The decision came less than a week after Reed ripped the school in a profanity-laced social media post that went viral. He accused Bethune-Cookman of having a dirty campus and failing to clean his office before he arrived. He threatened to leave then, saying he was having to “clear out trash” while not even being under contract.
Reed apologized the following day for “my lack of professionalism” and addressed it again Saturday during an emotional farewell news conference.
“I’m a good man, not perfect,” he said. “We all make mistakes, and I apologized for mine.”
Reed pointed out some of the good he had already done at Bethune-Cookman, including clearing land for a practice field — progress that could be seen from Reed’s office window. He also said no school should have an athletic director who also serves as a head coach, which was a clear shot at Bethune-Cookman AD Reggie Theus, who coaches the men’s basketball team.
“We’ve been around here trying to change things,” Reed said. “My vision for change, probably moving too fast for a lot of people. I’m not withdrawing my name, as they said. They don’t want me here. They do not want me here because I tell the truth.”
Colorado coach Deion Sanders, better known as Coach Prime after leading a turnaround at Jackson State, called Reed during his goodbye and offered to get on the next flight “if you need me.”
“I know you do not want to leave those kids,” Sanders said. “Sometimes in life, you got to walk away.”
Bethune-Cookman released a statement hours after Reed left campus, announcing it has decided “not to proceed with contract negotiations with Ed Reed.”
“While we appreciate the initial interest in our football program displayed by Mr. Reed during the course of recent weeks, we are also mindful of the qualities and attributes that must be exhibited by our institutional personnel during what have been uniquely challenging times for our campus as we recover from the impact of two hurricanes during this past fall semester,” the school said.
Reed and his foundation affirmed their commitment to helping kids and “changing lives for the better, as we’ve done for 20 years.”
Reed played at Miami and spent the past three years in an administrative role with the Hurricanes, first as chief of staff under former coach Manny Diaz for two years and this past year as a senior advisor under coach Mario Cristobal.
Reed had been picked to replace Terry Sims at Bethune-Cookman. Sims was fired after going 38-39 in seven seasons at the historically Black university, and when the school made that move, Theus — a longtime NBA player — said he would be looking to hire someone who can “ensure that we not only build a championship culture on the field, but also aspire to academic excellence and career achievement off the field.”
Reed was a five-time All-Pro safety, a member of the NFL 2000s All-Decade Team, the 2004 Defensive Player of the Year and made nine Pro Bowls. He had 64 career interceptions, led the league in that stat three times and scored 13 non-offense touchdowns in his career with the Baltimore Ravens.
At Miami, Reed was part of the Hurricanes’ most recent national title team in 2001. He set school records for career interceptions (21) and interception return yards (369), won a Big East championship in javelin in 1999 and graduated with a degree in liberal arts.
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IRVING, Texas, Dec. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Darling Ingredients Inc. (NYSE: DAR), the world's leading company turning food waste into sustainable products and producer of renewable energy, today announced that the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has granted U.S. Patent No. 11,490,634 to its health brand Rousselot, securing Rousselot's intellectual property for SiMoGel™, a gelatin technology that eliminates the need for starch-based gummy production.
SiMoGel allows for the production of nutraceutical gummies using silicon or metal molds, which are easily cleanable and eliminate dust during production, unlike traditional starch trays. SiMoGel also significantly reduces setting time to less than 30 minutes, compared to 24 hours for conventional starch-based production.
In November 2021, the company also received a patent from the European Patent Office (EPO) for SiMoGel for all major European countries.
"Because of taste, convenience and effectiveness, functional gummies are one of the fastest growing nutraceutical segments across Europe, North America and Asia," said Pierre-Albert Thomas, Director of Rousselot Functional Ingredients. "Darling Ingredients' Rousselot team has been on the cutting edge of developing world-class, gelatin-based solutions. Receiving patents from both the U.S. Patent and Trademark office and the European Patent Office is a testament to our commitment to new and improved customer gelatin-based formulations."
According to Future Market Insights, the nutraceutical gummy market grew at a compound annual growth rate of 12.5% from 2016 to 2020 and is forecasted to grow 15% compounded annually from 2021-2023.
For more information about SiMoGel, visit rousselot.com.
About Darling
Darling Ingredients Inc. (NYSE: DAR) is the largest publicly traded company turning edible by-products and food waste into sustainable products and a leading producer of renewable energy. Recognized as a sustainability leader, the company operates more than 270 facilities in 17 countries and repurposes approximately 15% of the world's meat industry waste streams into value-added products, such as green energy, renewable diesel, collagen, fertilizer, animal proteins and meals and pet food ingredients. To learn more, visit darlingii.com. Follow us on LinkedIn.
About Rousselot
Rousselot is Darling Ingredients' health brand and the global leader of collagen-based solutions for the food, health and nutrition, biomedical and pharmaceutical sectors. Working in partnership with its global customer base, Rousselot delivers advanced ingredient solutions that enable innovation, excite today's consumers and contribute to public health. Through state-of-the-art operations, extensive technical expertise and sustained scientific research, Rousselot helps customers achieve their goals and create world-class products so that together, they can reach further.
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COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (AP) — Veteran politician Ranil Wickremesinghe was sworn in as Sri Lanka’s new president Thursday to take charge of a nation bitterly angry he will remain in power amid an unprecedented economic crisis.
Sri Lankans have taken to the streets for months to demand their top leaders step down to take responsibility for economic chaos that has left the nation’s 22 million people struggling with shortages of essentials, including medicine, fuel and food. While the protesters have focused on the Rajapaksa political dynasty, Wickremesinghe also has drawn their ire as a perceived Rajapaksa surrogate.
The six-time prime minister had never held the top job. But he easily won the secret ballot of lawmakers Wednesday to finish the term of former President Gotabaya Rajapaksa, who fled the country after protesters stormed his residence last week and resigned.
His appointment received mixed reactions, with some supporters lighting firecrackers while protesters continued to demand that he resign.
Wickremesinghe, 73, has wide experience in diplomatic and international affairs and has been overseeing bailout talks with the International Monetary Fund. He won the support of 134 members in the 225-member Parliament.
Lawmakers apparently considered him the safer hands to lead the nation through the crisis, despite public anger at Wickremesinghe as an example of the nation’s problematic political establishment. During demonstrations last week, crowds set his personal residence on fire and occupied his office.
After Wednesday’s vote, Wickremesinghe called for politicians to work together and pleaded for the country to move on. But protesters flocked to the presidential office instead, chanting, “Ranil, go home!”
Protest leaders told reporters on Wednesday they don’t accept Wickremesinghe’s appointment and urged him to step down immediately.
Parliament’s selection goes against the “will of the people,” said Jeewantha Peiris, a protest leader and Catholic priest, adding that demonstrations against Wickremesinghe would continue.
“We are the people who sent Gotabaya home, and it’s not a difficult task for us to send you (Wickremesinghe) home,” said Tampitiye Sugathananda, a Buddhist monk and protest leader who was outside the presidential office.
Wickremesinghe took his oath as the country’s 8th executive president Thursday morning before Chief Justice Jayantha Jayasuriya at a ceremony held in Parliament in the capital, Colombo. He now can choose a new prime minister.
In an example of the troubles caused by the economic crisis, a power outage hampered live coverage of the swearing-in ceremony at Parliament. An official at Parliament who spoke on condition of anonymity as he is not authorized to speak to the media said the live coverage was to be done by the state-owned Independent Television Network.
In some areas, Wickremesinghe’s supporters lit firecrackers and distributed sweets to celebrate his appointment as president, local media reported.
U.S. Ambassador to Sri Lanka Julie Chung wrote on Twitter that she looks forward to working with Wickremesinghe, adding, “In these challenging times, it will be essential for all parties to redouble efforts to work together to tackle the economic crisis, uphold democracy & accountability, and build a stable & secure future for all Sri Lankans.”
Wickremesinghe said Monday the negotiations with the IMF were near a conclusion and talks on help from other countries had also progressed. He also said the government has taken steps to resolve shortages of fuel and cooking gas.
On Wednesday, IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva told financial magazine Nikkei Asia that the organization hoped to complete the rescue talks “as quickly as possible.”
On Monday, in his role as acting president, Wickremesinghe declared a state of emergency that gave him broad authority to act in the interest of public security and order. Authorities can carry out searches and detain people, and Wickremesinghe can also change or suspend any law. Parliament can regularly review the law and it will expire without its approval.
Presidents in Sri Lanka are normally elected by the public. The responsibility falls to Parliament only if the presidency becomes vacant before the term officially ends. It has happened once before, in 1993, when then-Prime Minister Dingiri Banda Wijetunga was chosen by Parliament uncontested after former President Ranasinghe Premadasa, father of the current opposition leader, was assassinated.
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Today is Friday, March 3, the 62nd day of 2023. There are 303 days left in the year.
Today’s birthdays: Singer-musician Mike Pender (The Searchers) is 82. Movie producer-director George Miller is 78. Actor Hattie Winston is 78. Singer Jennifer Warnes is 76. Actor-director Tim Kazurinsky is 73. Singer-musician Robyn Hitchcock is 70. Actor Robert Gossett is 69. Rock musician John Lilley is 69. Actor Miranda Richardson is 65. Radio personality Ira Glass is 64. Actor Mary Page Keller is 62. Olympic track and field gold medalist Jackie Joyner-Kersee is 61. Former NFL player and College Football Hall of Famer Herschel Walker is 61. Actor Laura Harring is 59. Contemporary Christian musician Duncan Phillips (Newsboys) is 59. Rapper-actor Tone Loc is 57. Actor Julie Bowen is 53. Country singer Brett Warren (The Warren Brothers) is 52. Musician Brett Hite (Frenship) is 37. Pop singer Camila Cabello is 26.
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In 1845, Florida became the 27th state.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — A veteran Afro-Colombian politician who studied in the Soviet Union and fled his homeland after being kidnapped by a paramilitary group has been tapped to become Colombia's first Black ambassador to the United States.
In a brief message posted on Twitter on Tuesday, leftist President elect Gustavo Petro wrote that Luis Gilberto Murillo would take Colombia's most important diplomatic post when he's sworn into office next month.
Murillo, 55, has a long record maneuvering in Washington's power circles, having established himself there more than two decades ago when fleeing death threats from right wing paramilitary groups.
Among his powerful supporters is Rep. Gregory Meeks, chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, who helped craft aid programs for the traditionally marginalized Afro-Colombian population as part of negotiations over a U.S.-Colombia free trade agreement.
Murillo also has U.S. citizenship — something he'll have to renounce to take up his diplomatic post.
But as ambassador for Colombia's first leftist government, he'll need more than deep connections to stabilize a bilateral relationship in what some fear could be a rocky transition.
During the hard fought presidential campaign, Petro, a former guerrilla, took aim at forced coca eradication and extradition — centerpieces of the U.S.-backed drug war in Colombia — as well as the free trade agreement with the U.S. he blames for impoverishing local farmers.
He's also vowed to immediately re-establish diplomatic relations with Nicolas Maduro's socialist government in neighboring Venezuela.
Murillo's own background could help ease any tensions, according to Adam Isacson, a longtime observer of Colombia for the Washington Office on Latin America
During Colombia’s latest presidential election, Murillo ran as the vice presidential candidate for Sergio Fajardo, a centrist politician from Medellin. He only endorsed Petro after his own candidate failed to get enough votes to qualify for a run-off vote.
“His appointment is probably reassuring to a lot of people in the Biden administration,” said Isacson. “He’s not a hard leftist and he’ll be able to maneuver pretty well to show people that Petro isn't a radical either.”
Murillo was born into a poor family in the largely Afro-Colombian province of Choco, along Colombia’s Pacific Coast. The region is one of Colombia's poorest and home to a large population of descendants of African slaves who have long been underrepresented in business and politics.
He studied engineering in the Soviet Union on a scholarship, along the way meeting his Russian wife. He served twice as governor of his home province and has also been Colombia’s environment minister.
In 2000, Murillo was kidnapped by paramilitary groups and later fled to Washington with his family. One of his first jobs in the capital was to work as a bouncer at a night club. Eventually he found work in several international development agencies including the World Bank.
“It is a great responsibility to lead bilateral relations with the US,” Murillo said on Twitter. “We will work to strengthen the paths of peace and carry out coordinated work to bring greater prosperity to our two nations.” | https://www.ourmidland.com/news/article/Afro-Colombian-politician-tapped-as-ambassador-to-17300699.php | 2022-07-12 22:52:49 | 1 | https://www.ourmidland.com/news/article/Afro-Colombian-politician-tapped-as-ambassador-to-17300699.php |
SAN ANGELO, Texas (Concho Valley Homepage) — Molly Johnson Turk sat down with KLST’s Carolyn McEnrue to talk about SAISD’s Capturing Kids’ Heart, early release for summer and upcoming graduation.
Turk shared that campuses across SAISD will continue using the Capturing Kids’ Hearts program in the 2023-2024 school year.
“The goal of the group is to help build cultures in school so we understand that students who are interracially connected in their campus they’re more eager to learn,” Turk said.
Through this program, students are given accountability to build a culture with each other. This is done by presenting the students with a social contract at the beginning of the year. Throughout the year, students learn things such as how to respect and treat others.
Along with the continued program, SAISD is celebrating its seniors with graduating on Saturday, May 27. Central High School graduation will be held at the Junnel Center on the Angelo State University campus at 9 a.m. This event is ticketed. Graduation for Lake View High School will be held a t11:30 a.m. in the Foster Communications Coliseum. | https://www.conchovalleyhomepage.com/news/local-news/klst-news-saisd-carrying-on-capturing-kids-hearts-throughout-campuses-next-year/ | 2023-05-25 23:55:14 | 1 | https://www.conchovalleyhomepage.com/news/local-news/klst-news-saisd-carrying-on-capturing-kids-hearts-throughout-campuses-next-year/ |
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WASHINGTON (AP) — As Russia’s war on Ukraine drags on, U.S. security assistance is shifting to a longer-term campaign that will likely keep more American military troops in Europe into the future, including imminent plans to announce an additional roughly $3 billion in aid to train and equip Ukrainian forces to fight for years to come, U.S. officials said.
U.S. officials told The Associated Press that the package is expected to be announced Wednesday, the day the war hits the six-month mark and Ukraine celebrates its independence day. The money will fund contracts for as many as three types of drones, and other weapons, ammunition and equipment that may not see the battlefront for a year or two, they said.
The total of the aid package — which is being provided under the Ukraine Security Assistance Initiative and is the largest to date— could change a bit overnight, but not likely by much. Officials said that it will include money for the small, hand-launched Puma drones, the longer-endurance Scan Eagle surveillance drones, which are launched by catapult, and, for the first time, the British Vampire drone system, which can be launched off ships.
Several officials spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss the aid before its public release.
Unlike most previous packages, the new funding is largely aimed at helping Ukraine secure its medium- to long-term defense posture, according to the officials familiar with the matter. Earlier shipments, most of them done under Presidential Drawdown Authority, have focused on Ukraine’s more immediate needs for weapons and ammunition and involved materiel that the Pentagon already has in stock that can be shipped in short order.
In addition to providing longer-term assistance that Ukraine can use for potential future defense needs, the new package is intended to reassure Ukrainian officials that the United States intends to keep up its support, regardless of the day-to-day back and forth of the conflict, the officials said.
NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg noted the more extended focus Tuesday as he reaffirmed the alliance’s support for the conflict-torn country.
“Winter is coming, and it will be hard, and what we see now is a grinding war of attrition. This is a battle of wills, and a battle of logistics. Therefore we must sustain our support for Ukraine for the long term, so that Ukraine prevails as a sovereign, independent nation,” Stoltenberg said, speaking at a virtual conference about Crimea, organized by Ukraine.
Six months after Russia invaded, the war has slowed to a grind, as both sides trade combat strikes and small advances in the east and south. Both sides have seen thousands of troops killed and injured, as Russia’s bombardment of cities has killed countless innocent civilians.
There are fears that Russia will intensify attacks on civilian infrastructure and government facilities in Ukraine in the coming days because of the independence holiday and the six-month anniversary of the invasion.
Late Monday, the U.S. Embassy in Ukraine and the State Department issued a new security alert for Ukraine that repeated a call for Americans in the country to leave due to the danger.
“Given Russia’s track record in Ukraine, we are concerned about the continued threat that Russian strikes pose to civilians and civilian infrastructure,” it said.
Other NATO allies are also marking the independence day with new aid announcements.
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said his country is providing more than 500 million euros (nearly $500 million) in aid, including powerful anti-aircraft systems. The aid will also include rocket launchers, ammunition, anti-drone equipment, a dozen armored recovery vehicles and and three additional IRIS-T long-range air defense systems, the German news agency dpa reported.
The funding must still be approved by parliament, and some of it won’t be delivered until next year.
And Canada’s Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced $3.85 million for two Ukraine projects through the Peace and Stabilization Operations Program. It includes about $2.9 million in funding for ongoing development of Ukraine’s national police force and other emergency services, and about $950,000 to help advise Ukraine’s defense ministry.
To date, the U.S. has provided about $10.6 billion in military aid to Ukraine since the beginning of the Biden administration, including 19 packages of weapons taken directly from Defense Department stocks since August 2021.
U.S. defense leaders are also eyeing plans that will expand training for Ukrainian troops outside their country, and for militaries on Europe’s eastern and southern flanks that feel most threatened by Russia’s aggression.
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My Eyelab with Contemporary, Fun and Easy Approach Eye Care Will Serve Optical Needs of the Community at New Locations
WARNER ROBINS, Ga., Aug. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- My Eyelab, a leading optical retailer offering accessible and affordable eye care and eyewear, opened its first shop in Warner Robins area on July 27. Located at 2802 Watson Blvd., Centerville, this store will mark My Eyelab's first location in Warner Robins.
This My Eyelab store is opened by seasoned franchise owners Zain Attawala and Sagar Panjawani. "Sagar and I are very pleased to bring the first My Eyelab store to Warner Robins," said Sagar. "We are excited to help provide more optical health services and products to local residents."
Under the leadership of founder and CEO Daniel Stanton, My Eyelab is a retail brand of Now Optics, which also includes Stanton Optical. My Eyelab has led the optical industry in ocular telehealth by leveraging proprietary innovative telehealth technology to provide patients with affordable quality eye exams. Tapping into its national network of affiliated doctors, to date the company has conducted more than 2 million telehealth eye exams, something no other optical retailer can offer in the Warner Robins area. Moreover, the COVID-19 pandemic has not hindered My Eyelab's success, as its telehealth technology minimizes the risk without compromising quality eye care.
On top of that, an assortment of over 1,000 eyeglass frames and top contact lens brands to fit both style and budgets allows consumers the ultimate freedom to experiment with unique, stylish designs that fit their personal style. For convenience, My Eyelab in Atlanta accepts both same day appointments and walk-ins for your eye exams and eyewear needs.
Hours for the new optical store in Warner Robins are Monday – Saturday from 9AM-7PM. Sundays - Closed. For more information or to schedule an appointment go to www.myeyelab.com or call (478) 242-3563.
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NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with co-authors Marjorie Ingall and Susan McCarthy about their new book Sorry, Sorry, Sorry: The Case for Good Apologies.
Erika Ryan is a producer for All Things Considered. She joined NPR after spending 4 years at CNN, where she worked for various shows and CNN.com in Atlanta and Washington, D.C. Ryan began her career in journalism as a print reporter covering arts and culture. She's a graduate of the University of South Carolina, and currently lives in Washington, D.C., with her dog, Millie. | https://www.knau.org/2023-01-19/authors-explain-how-and-why-to-apologize-the-right-way | 2023-01-19 23:05:44 | 0 | https://www.knau.org/2023-01-19/authors-explain-how-and-why-to-apologize-the-right-way |
For Paul Mescal, playing a dad was the ‘greatest dress rehearsal’ for being one
To Charlotte Wells, memories can only be truthful to the person who holds them. Still, the Scottish filmmaker, 35, believes that the way an event or interaction made us feel is more important than its objective veracity.
“Feelings can endure uncorrupted a little longer than the specifics of a memory,” she told The Times in a recent video call from New York.
Inspired by her bond with her own late father, Wells’ commanding feature debut, “Aftersun,” is a subtly calibrated, emotionally devastating tapestry of such loving and intricate recollections. The film, which premiered at this year’s Cannes Film Festival, hits theaters Friday.
“I needed to make this, and I used it as a reason to step back into a period that I hadn’t thought about for a long time,” said Wells.
“Aftersun’s” autobiographical fiction evokes her innermost sentiments even if the characters and situations don’t entirely mimic her reality: Here, Wells’ mental souvenirs from bygone days now construct the story of Calum (“Normal People’s” Paul Mescal) and Sophie (newcomer Frankie Corio), a young dad and his 11-year-old daughter on a sun-drenched vacation at a Turkish seaside resort.
Over the course of their week together, set in the late 1990s, Sophie gets glimpses of Calum’s quiet unraveling, despite his efforts to maintain the appearance of strength expected of a parent. To formally stimulating effect, the main storyline of “Aftersun” is interspersed with candid home video footage captured on the fictional family’s camcorder, as well as scenes featuring adult Sophie in an otherworldly rave where she chases after a vision of Calum.
“There’s something very emotionally effective about having the main body of the film be a snapshot of their relationship in the past. And then trying to bring something into an imagined present,” said Mescal.
These interlocking layers of perspective create a multifaceted prism that reveals how older Sophie remembers that holiday, what was unknown to her then about Calum, what was recorded on camera and how she sees him now that she is the age he was at the time.
“She searches for new understanding of her father with knowledge acquired later, through her own lens as an adult and as a new parent, and through the love that she still carries from him and from the time that they had together,” Wells explained. “There’s a search for ways in which they are the same and a gradual grasp of ways in which they’re different.”
“Aftersun” first originated as a follow-up to her first short film, 2015’s “Tuesday,” about a teenage girl silently wrestling with grief following the death of her father. That thematic ancestor eventually gave birth to her idea of traveling further back into her life for a drama about a father-daughter adventure.
Paul Mescal and Frankie Corio play a father and daughter on a Turkish summer holiday in Charlotte Wells’ emotionally overwhelming first feature.
As Wells started looking through old photo albums, she was struck by the realization of how young her father looked in them, despite him being near to the age she was when she conceived the project. Slowly, she dug through her memories, printed and otherwise, to outline the script: “That’s why it took me so long to write it. Years of sifting through memories and anecdotes and details that I wanted to include, not just from one holiday but throughout all of childhood,” recalled Wells. “I had to organize them to allow a progression of character.”
The first element that unlocked for Wells was the framing element of the rave, where Sophie scrutinizes the past to comprehend her present. At one point, Wells even considered playing adult Sophie herself. “It felt important in this film that there’d be a clear sense of authorship,” said Wells, though she now agrees with her producers that it would have muddled the concept. “We wanted to communicate to the audience that this came from me, even though it isn’t a literal autobiography, it is rooted in my experience.”
The video young Sophie shoots of Calum with a consumer-grade camera provides yet another perspective. Immortalized via the device, these impressions — unlike human memory — remain unchanged and, in a sense, definitive. “I remember liking [the camera footage] as a factual record that offered a direct point of view from one character to another that could be then reviewed by the other,” she said. “Calum watches playback of Sophie capturing him unknown to him earlier in the evening and sees how she sees him, or how she saw him in that moment.”
Thinking about his own family’s amateur recordings of special events, such as a long video his parents took of their children opening Christmas presents, Mescal agrees with Wells about the insights these hold. “What I love about [home videos] is that they feel innately private. They’re not for an audience,” said the actor. “As a result, nothing is uninteresting to the person holding the camera because a loved one is the subject.”
And though the story of “Aftersun” is deeply personal and specific, it nonetheless resonates with those whose relationships with their parents are distinct from Wells’ — like Oscar-winning director Barry Jenkins, who served as executive producer, and producer Adele Romanski.
“If you listen to [Wells] talk about her approach to cinematic tools and her approach to building stories, it does sound like the processes of the human brain, moving through emotions and moving through moods,” said Jenkins. “It’s a magic trick she pulls off.”
“[She] has so much trust in the audience to recognize collective experiences that we all have via memory and to pick up on what one could argue is incredibly subtle, but ultimately it’s so honest that you are never unsure of the space the film occupies,” added Romanski.
The Turkish location too stems from a trip Wells took there when she was 10 years old, one she couldn’t shake. “That holiday sat at that point between childhood and adolescence and wasn’t complicated by the pursuit of teens,” she said with a laugh.
In the film, Sophie isn’t entirely immune to the curiosity that being around older kids awakens. But while Corio does see plenty of parallels between her and the young protagonist she plays, she couldn’t yet relate to this interest in spending time away from her father to fit in with the cool crowd.
“The way she acts is a bit different than how I act. I don’t know what other people think watching it, maybe they think we act the same,” said Corio via video call. “The fact that she hung out with teenagers who were on holiday wasn’t something that I would do. I’d probably stay with my parents, but maybe things were different in the ’90s.”
Mescal, who was born in 1996, treasures memories of a teenage friend he made when he was around Sophie’s age who validated his desire to be seen as more mature in the eyes of his peers. “We had a foreign-exchange student from Spain who I was absolutely in love with. He was the most amazing, charismatic 16-year-old guy,” recalled Mescal. “He would play football with me and spent a huge amount of his time being kind and generous with me.”
Director Lenny Abrahamson and stars Daisy Edgar-Jones and Paul Mescal discuss making the sex scenes in Hulu’s “Normal People,” based on Sally Rooney’s book.
For her part, what Wells saw in Mescal and Corio were performers who channeled her father and herself, physically and emotionally.
“It was hard to cast that character too far away, for me to still feel the connection I needed to feel,” Wells said of Calum. “I wanted him to feel very warm and very solid in a way that Paul does both emotionally and physically.”
Similarly, with Corio — cast after her mother saw a post about the role on a Facebook group for teachers — Wells confesses that she inadvertently looked for someone who mirrored her prepubescent self in looks and personality.
“My mom saw Frankie in Cannes for the first time and thought it was me now, which is troubling on so many levels, not least that Frankie is 12 years old and I am not,” said Wells. “I definitely cast a kid who has a fairly striking resemblance to me at that age.”
Working with Corio — and in many instances guiding her through the scenes, since Wells didn’t share the screenplay with her youngest star — was “the greatest dress rehearsal of all for being a dad,” said Mescal. That meant establishing a “watertight” relationship between Calum and Sophie rather than concerning himself with the film’s larger ideas about memory.
“I appreciate the tone of memory, nostalgia and melancholy when I watch it, but when I was making it, I wasn’t focused on it. It was about the present moment being as rich as possible so that it would have the nostalgic impact of memory in the final edit,” said Mescal. “For the memory to be clear, it’s our job as actors within it to make it as alive as possible.”
Once Mescal watched “Aftersun” for the first time with the audience at Cannes, he became aware of what the director was after. “The film is profoundly upsetting to me, and not in a purely negative sense at all,” noted Mescal. “I felt both full and empty at the same time.”
“He’s still growing up,” Mescal explained. “He’s just turned 30, and I don’t think that when I turn 30 I’ll have a full grasp of who I am. If you are also a father, I imagine it must be an alarming sensation to have this set of feelings inside you that you don’t particularly understand.”
Wells’ own father is not here to comment on how closely she, Mescal and Corio matched the real-life relationship on which the film is based. Then again, as Wells herself would admit, her father’s memories of those years, and that trip, would necessarily be different from those that come through in “Aftersun.”’
“Memories of times shared are held by more than one person, so what does it mean to be the last keeper of a memory of a shared experience? What does it mean to be the only person who remembers something that occurred between more than one, when the other perspective is lost?” Wells wondered. “It’s a strange feeling.”
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BALTIMORE — A hot and muggy day lies ahead for us as temperatures continue to climb into the upper 80s and low 90s with very moist air as well. The heat indices will be around the triple digit mark and leave many of us quite steamy. Very isolated showers cannot be ruled out for this afternoon and evening thanks to our very moist environment. A cold front moves through on Friday bringing in another round of showers for the afternoon but after leaves us with much drier air. This will set us up for a beautiful weekend where temperatures will be comfortably in the mid to upper 80s. Shower chances return for the next work week, along with another warm up.
Stay tuned!
7 Day Forecast:
Thursday Scattered showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 92. West wind 5 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Thursday Night Scattered showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 74. West wind 3 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Friday A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 8. Calm wind becoming southwest 5 to 7 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Friday Night Showers and thunderstorms likely before 11pm, then a slight chance of showers between 11pm and 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. Northwest wind around 6 mph becoming calm. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday Mostly sunny, with a high near 87.
Saturday Night Partly cloudy, with a low around 68.
Sunday Partly sunny, with a high near 88.
Sunday Night A chance of showers after 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Monday A chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 87. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Monday Night A chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 72. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Tuesday A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Tuesday Night A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 73. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
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AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Aug. 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --
- NHRA's longest-running specialty race showcases Super Stock 1968 Dodge Darts and Plymouth Barracudas in head-to-head battles at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park
- Dodge HEMI® Challenge Grand Marshal and renowned Direct Connection drag racer Paul Rossi campaigned one of the original Hurst-built '68 HEMI Barracuda Super Stock cars
- Winner will be awarded $15,000 and a new-look, custom-made Dodge HEMI Challenge trophy created by local artist and former NHRA fabricator Tom Patsis
- Defending winner Steve Comella and four-time winner and last year's runner-up Jim Daniels Jr., as well as inaugural winner Bucky Hess II, return to compete in this year's Dodge HEMI Challenge
The 21st edition of the longest-running, continuous, specialty race in National Hot Rod Association (NHRA) history, the Dodge HEMI® Challenge, will take center stage at the 68th annual Dodge Power Brokers U.S. Nationals September 1-2 at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park. The fan-favorite event features heads-up, wheel /*-standing, side-by-side racing of vintage HEMI-powered 1968 Dodge Dart and Plymouth Barracuda "package cars" that dominated the NHRA Super Stock (SS/AH) class for more than five decades.
Paul Rossi, renowned Mopar drag racer, engine builder, development engineer, team owner and innovator, has been named grand marshal as acknowledgement of his contributions in the 1970s, '80s and '90s to the development of high-performance products in the Dodge family, which includes building and driving a 1970 Challenger R/T powered by a 440 Six Pack, backed by Direct Connection when the performance brand first launched in 1974, that dominated the Super Stock class for years. Rossi is excited to be called up to lead the parade of iconic HEMI muscle cars along Indianapolis' fabled return road for this year's event.
"I'm so honored to be called upon as grand marshal," said Rossi, who campaigned one of the original Hurst-built '68 HEMI (B029) Barracuda Super Stock cars. "I completely understand the appeal of the Dodge HEMI Challenge. There's nostalgia there and fans like to see them going fast. It's just fantastic to have a category that calls these classic muscle cars back out of the garage. I really love that.
"I had an original HEMI 'Cuda and took it to the Super Stock (SS/AA) 1975 NHRA World Finals (Ontario, California) and while I finished runner-up, I was the last standing Mopar and fastest HEMI in the country. I guess I'm now the face of the Direct Connection old guard. I'm happy to see the brand continue with this new generation of clean performance and happy to have Dodge still value their history with the HEMI Challenge and continue to build their legend at the event. My first U.S. Nationals was in 1963 aboard a brand new Plymouth Ramcharger A/FX (Factory Experimental class similar to the Factory Stock Showdown), the first Mopar to enter the class, and coming here to Indy was just the biggest thrill. As a competitor or a fan, it still has that appeal."
The racing legend, who in addition to his many successes in NHRA also won multiple IMSA championships and Pike's Peak endurance races, will join Direct Connection spokesperson Chuck Spieser for a question-and-answer session with performance enthusiasts on Saturday, Sept. 3, at 3:30 p.m. at the Dodge//SRT and Mopar exhibit in the NHRA's Manufacturers' Midway.
This year's Dodge HEMI Challenge victor will be awarded $15,000 and a new-look, custom-made Dodge HEMI Challenge trophy created by Tom Patsis of Cold Hard Art, a local Brownsburg, Indiana-based artist, former NHRA welder-fabricator and winner of the 2021 Netflix competition series "Metal Shop Masters."
More than 20 entrants are expected to vie for the new trophy and bragging rights this year. Among them will be defending winner Steve Comella who had a dominant performance in his HEMI Barracuda driving from No.1 qualifier to the winner's circle as a follow up to his runner-up finish in 2020. Four-time Dodge HEMI Challenge winner Jim Daniels Jr. (2016-2019) will also be back to compete aboard his vintage HEMI-powered '68 Dodge Dart after finishing runner-up to Comella in last year's close and exciting final elimination battle.
A number of the legendary staples competing in the long-standing event include the winner of the first Dodge HEMI Challenge, Bucky Hess II (2001), aboard his '68 Plymouth Barracuda, Jim Pancake and his '68 Dodge Dart, and Joe Teuton at the wheel of his '68 'Cuda.
The Dodge HEMI Challenge will be streamed live on NHRA.TV with subscription-based video-on-demand coverage of qualifying on Thursday, Sept. 1, and elimination rounds on Friday, Sept. 2, with highlights of the parade and final eliminations expected to be part of the FS1 qualifying show on Sunday, Sept. 4, from 1 to 3 p.m. ET.
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Early voting begins in Oklahoma
Published: May. 4, 2023 at 1:01 PM CDT|Updated: 47 minutes ago
OKLAHOMA (KXII) - Early voting for the May 9th election began Thursday for several Oklahoma counties, including Carter, Johnston, Pontotoc and Stephens.
School and municipal propositions are on the ballot for many voters.
The election list can be found here.
Polls will be open from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday and Friday.
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KANSAS CITY, Mo., June 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The American Public Works Association membership has affirmed the selection of the 2022-2023 President-Elect and three new Board members. Gary Losier, P.Eng., PWLF, will serve as President-Elect and will join the APWA Executive Committee; Jeffery P. Brown, P.E., will serve as Director of Region III; and Robert Garland, P.E., PG, DBIA, ENV SP, PWLF, will serve as Director of Region IV. With the membership affirmation of Gary Losier as President-Elect, the APWA Board of Directors appointed Richard J. Benevento to fill the remaining year of the Region I Director term. All four will assume office on the 18-member Board of Directors on August 28, 2022, during APWA's annual Public Works Expo in Charlotte, North Carolina.
APWA's voting process begins with the appointment of a National Nominating Committee (one member from each region appointed by the APWA President) and Regional Nominating Committees (one member from each chapter where the term of office for a board member expires in 2022). The nominating committees accept candidates for positions on the Board of Directors, review nomination packets, and conduct interviews of the candidates. The process culminates in the affirmation vote of the entire membership once the nominating committees select the candidates. The voting process affirms the diligent process undertaken by APWA to identify the most qualified candidates to represent the association. The May issue of the APWA Reporter provides information on the background and diversity of the National Nominating Committee members.
President-Elect Gary Losier, P.Eng. is the Director of Engineering and Works for the Town of Quispamsis, located in the Canadian province of New Brunswick, and has served in that capacity since 1987. He has been a member of APWA since 1995. At the local level, he has served as a director, chairman, vice-chairman, and Scholarship Committee co-chair. At the national level, he has been a director on the CPWA Board (2006-08) and the national CPWA president (2008-10). He currently chairs APWA's Strategic Planning Committee and is the board liaison to the CPWA Board. He has chaired and been involved in several APWA committees over the years.
Richard J. Benevento, will join the Board of Directors as Director of Region I. He is the president of WorldTech Engineering, LLC, in Woburn, Mass. Benevento has been active in APWA since joining the New England Chapter in 1988. He currently serves as the New England Chapter Delegate and is a member of the Council of Chapters Steering Committee. He has served as chapter president and was a member of the chapter's Awards Committee. At the national level, he has chaired and been involved in several committees. Benevento has worked with APWA national staff on several assignments providing service to its members, including helping with webinars and publishing in the APWA Reporter.
Jeffery P, Brown, P.E., will join the Board of Directors as Director of Region III. He has over 20 years of experience working directly in the public works field with state and local governments. He is currently serving as the Internal Services Manager for Cumberland County, N.C. Brown has served as the chapter delegate for the North Carolina Chapter since 2016 and has represented Region III on the Council of Chapters Steering Committee for the past three years. He has served in various capacities at the local level, and at the national level served six years on the Facilities & Grounds Technical Committee, including two as chair. He's been an educational session speaker at PWX, presented on Click, Listen & Learn educational programs, and authored numerous articles published in the APWA Reporter. He is a past graduate of APWA's Emerging Leaders Academy (ELA II) and, for several years, coordinated and oversaw the mentoring aspect of the course.
Robert Garland, P.E., PG, DBIA, ENV SP, PWLF, will join the Board of Directors as Director of Region IV. He is a vice president and regional director for McKim & Creed, a national engineering firm. He has provided engineering, management, operational, and construction services for the public works industry for over 35 years. Garland joined APWA in 2006 and immediately became active at the chapter and branch levels. He chaired the Southwest Florida Branch for two consecutive terms. He has served as a chapter officer in several positions and as an alternate delegate and delegate. He currently serves on the Council of Chapter's Steering Committee.
The American Public Works Association (www.apwa.net) is a not-for-profit, international organization of more than 30,000 members involved in the field of public works. APWA serves its members by promoting professional excellence and public awareness through education, advocacy, and the exchange of knowledge. APWA is headquartered in Kansas City, Mo., has an office in Washington, D.C., and 62 chapters and 97 branches throughout North America.
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New Lenox Providence Catholic swapped jabs before dispatching Chicago Mt. Carmel 4-2 during this Illinois baseball game.
In recent action on May 3, Chicago Mt Carmel faced off against Lombard Montini and New Lenox Providence Catholic took on Chicago Brother Rice on April 29 at New Lenox Providence Catholic High School.
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Job Growth Expected to Decelerate—but Remain Positive—in the Coming Months
NEW YORK, Nov. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Conference Board Employment Trends Index™ (ETI) declined in October to 119.57, down from an upwardly revised 120.73 in September 2022. The Employment Trends Index is a leading composite index for employment. When the index increases, employment is likely to increase as well, and vice versa. Turning points in the index indicate that a turning point in the number of jobs is about to occur in the coming months.
"The ETI decreased in October 2022 and has been flat since early 2022, but it remains at a high level and a clear turning point in the Index is not yet visible," said Frank Steemers, Senior Economist at The Conference Board. "Therefore, job growth will likely continue over the next months, albeit at a slowing pace. Indeed, the labor market remains resilient with job gains still strong, but the Fed's rapid monetary policy tightening is expected to have a more visibly negative impact on the pace of hiring by early 2023."
Steemers added: "Until that happens, employers will have to deal with continued labor shortages. While there are signs these shortages have begun easing somewhat, hiring and retention difficulties are not over. A tight US labor market, understaffing, limited recovery in labor force participation, and an aging workforce all suggest US labor supply will remain a challenge for companies. As a result, employers may be more careful in laying off workers. Currently, we expect the US economy to enter recession around yearend 2022, with the unemployment rate to rise to around 4.5 percent in 2023—roughly one percentage point higher than today, but still quite low compared to past downturns."
October's decrease in the Employment Trends Index was driven by negative contributions from four of eight components. From the largest negative contributor to the smallest, these were: Percentage of Respondents Who Say They Find "Jobs Hard to Get", Initial Claims for Unemployment Insurance, Real Manufacturing and Trade Sales, and Job Openings.
The Employment Trends Index aggregates eight leading indicators of employment, each of which has proven accurate in its own area. Aggregating individual indicators into a composite index filters out "noise" to show underlying trends more clearly.
The eight leading indicators of employment aggregated into the Employment Trends Index include:
- Percentage of Respondents Who Say They Find "Jobs Hard to Get" (The Conference Board Consumer Confidence Survey®)
- Initial Claims for Unemployment Insurance (U.S. Department of Labor)
- Percentage of Firms With Positions Not Able to Fill Right Now (© National Federation of Independent Business Research Foundation)
- Number of Employees Hired by the Temporary-Help Industry (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- Ratio of Involuntarily Part-time to All Part-time Workers (BLS)
- Job Openings (BLS)*
- Industrial Production (Federal Reserve Board)*
- Real Manufacturing and Trade Sales (U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis)**
*Statistical imputation for the recent month
**Statistical imputation for two most recent months
The Conference Board publishes the Employment Trends Index monthly, at 10 a.m. ET, on the Monday that follows each Friday release of the Bureau of Labor Statistics Employment Situation report. The technical notes to this series are available on The Conference Board website: http://www.conference-board.org/data/eti.cfm.
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AUGUSTA, Maine — The State of Maine is looking to enhance and improve the mental health and crisis services it provides for a population that is often overlooked: those with intellectual and developmental disabilities, or IDD.
On Monday, December 5, the Maine Office of Aging and Disability Services, the Maine Department of Health and Human Services, and the National Center for START Services at the University of New Hampshire's Institute on Disability met via Zoom. DHHS had contracted with NCSS after some issues came to light during the pandemic to conduct a system evaluation of mental health needs for those with IDD.
Joan Beasley with NCSS presented findings from the evaluation. She said the main questions the evaluation considered were how effective the current community system of care in Maine is in addressing the needs of people with IDD and mental health issues and how the system can be improved.
Beasley said 254 people responded to an online survey for this evaluation. There were also 11 focus groups conducted virtually with family members of and people with IDD, crisis providers, IDD providers, OADS staff, and local law enforcement. Additionally, the evaluation included 28 family interviews.
Findings of the evaluation indicated many providers lack the proper training and expertise to support people with IDD who have mental health issues. She said family caregivers also need more information and coaching to better support their loved ones. Findings also showed access to work and other community options in Maine is lacking for this population.
In terms of recommendations, Beasley said she encourages an expansion of treatment options under the mental health system of care. Recommendations also pointed to more data collection, analysis, and reporting to make sure improvement efforts are successful. Additionally, Beasley said it's important to identify training and professional development needs.
"What I have said and will say again is training cannot benefit people unless there's an infrastructure to support what people learn. In other words, if I learn something new but there's no way I can practice it or use it, it will fall short in having the impact that we're looking for," Beasley said.
Betsy Hopkins, associate director of Developmental Disability & Brain Injury Services at OADS, said the OADS crisis team has 60 people currently after adding eight community response workers. She said support is available statewide, both in-person and via telephone. There are also four crisis homes statewide.
Hopkins said OADS plans to hold more training for all crisis team staff members and make sure the services OADS offers are transparent. She said OADS is also planning to extend its partnership with NCSS to take on the START model, which Hopkins developed in 1988 "to improve capacity for effective services and supports for children and adults with intellectual/developmental disabilities and mental health needs."
Hopkins said currently, OADS is conducting a complex behavioral care team pilot in southern Maine to try to provide more wrap-around clinical support to IDD patients with mental health needs. | https://www.newscentermaine.com/article/news/health/maine-office-of-aging-and-disability-services-working-to-improve-mental-health-needs-among-intellectually-and-developmentally-disabled/97-5fffc267-ca89-40bf-9cd7-166e0282dcfc | 2022-12-05 23:20:32 | 1 | https://www.newscentermaine.com/article/news/health/maine-office-of-aging-and-disability-services-working-to-improve-mental-health-needs-among-intellectually-and-developmentally-disabled/97-5fffc267-ca89-40bf-9cd7-166e0282dcfc |
(WOWK) — Winds once again buffeted the region on Tuesday with some strong wind gusts. Some of the stronger gusts topped 30 miles per hour in the region. More toasty and windy conditions are on the way.
More strong wind is coming with daytime gusts on Wednesday up around 25 – 35 mph once again.
The wind is expected to dip a little before bouncing back up very late Wednesday night / early Thursday morning.
The temperature will once again hop up into near, or above-record territory.
The records for Wednesday stand at 80 degrees in Charleston back on February 21, 1913. In Huntington the record for the date is 77 in 2018. Huntington has a better chance of breaking a record on Wednesday than Charleston with highs projected around 77.
Thursday, records could fall for high temperatures as the February 22 record highs stand at 74 for Charleston and 75 for Huntington. Both records were established on the same day in 1930. The forecast highs for Thursday are several degrees warmer.
When winds are strong, be sure to secure loose items outdoors and leave ample space around high profile vehicles such as tractor trailers, delivery vans or RVs.
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Companies to Work Together on Next-Generation Automation and Cleaning Solutions
PASADENA, Calif., May 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Miso Robotics – the company transforming the restaurant industry with robotics and intelligent automation – announced a new partnership and multi-million dollar investment from the world's water, hygiene and infection prevention company, Ecolab.
Miso Robotics is the creator of Flippy, the world's first autonomous robotic kitchen assistant that automates the fry station for QSR restaurants. Flippy can perform all the food preparation tasks at the fry station with speed and precision, while also promoting food safety and quality standards. Miso's products leverage advanced computer vision technology, all developed to power back-of-house solutions for the restaurant industry.
Ecolab's investment will support Miso Robotics' growth and innovation, as well as enable collaboration between the two companies to explore new opportunities to enhance food safety, hygiene, and efficiency in the food industry through automation and digital solutions.
"For 100 years, Ecolab has been at the forefront of innovation designed to help foodservice customers achieve their operational and sustainability goals," said John Houghtby, Ecolab's EVP & GM Global Specialty. "As we look to the kitchen of the future, we are excited to partner with Miso Robotics, a pioneer in AI-driven automation for the foodservice industry, and to support their vision of creating a better, safer, and more efficient kitchen."
"We are thrilled to have Ecolab as an investor and a strategic partner," said Buck Jordan, Chairman of the Board and Founder, Miso Robotics. "Ecolab's expertise and leadership in water, hygiene and infection prevention solutions and services are unparalleled, and we look forward to working together to create new value for our customers and the foodservice industry at large."
About Miso Robotics
Miso Robotics is revolutionizing commercial foodservice through intelligent automation solutions that solve some of the largest gaps in back-of-house kitchen operations. Ready to make an immediate financial impact on a restaurant's bottom line, Miso's AI-driven platform incorporates robotics, machine learning, computer vision and data analytics to power and develop its breakthrough products, including: Flippy 2, CookRight and Sippy.
With real industry knowledge and learnings accrued through brand partnerships over its first five years, Miso's products are constantly evolving to drive consistency, increase productivity, reduce costs and improve the overall dining experience.
About Ecolab
A trusted partner for millions of customers, Ecolab (NYSE:ECL) is a global sustainability leader offering water, hygiene and infection prevention solutions and services that protect people and the resources vital to life. Building on a century of innovation, Ecolab has annual sales of $14 billion, employs more than 47,000 associates and operates in more than 170 countries around the world. The company delivers comprehensive science-based solutions, data-driven insights and world-class service to advance food safety, maintain clean and safe environments, and optimize water and energy use. Ecolab's innovative solutions improve operational efficiencies and sustainability for customers in the food, healthcare, life sciences, hospitality and industrial markets. www.ecolab.com. www.ecolab.com
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The Alzheimer’s Association Greater Maryland Chapter hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony Dec. 8 for its new Towson office, located at 502 Washington Ave., Suite 300.
The chapter provides care and support services to families in Baltimore City and 18 counties, including: Allegany, Anne Arundel, Baltimore County, Caroline, Carroll, Cecil, Dorchester, Frederick, Garrett, Harford, Howard, Kent, Queen Anne’s, Somerset, Talbot, Washington, Wicomico and Worcester.
“Our primary mission is to be a resource to local families and businesses impacted by Alzheimer’s disease and other dementia,” said David McShea, executive director, in a news release.
The chapter helps patients and caregivers get the answers they need regarding care options and resources. More important, it gives emotional support to those living with Alzheimer’s or dementia, said Dennis Myers, 70, who has early onset Alzheimer’s disease.
“This is like a safe haven for people who feel alone in this,” Myers said. “This is a space where you are not judged, and they make you feel like family.”
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Alongside the patients, caregiver support groups allow family members and others caring for those with memory loss to share their stories. A lot of these stories can become a guiding map for caregivers dealing with a patient or family member in the early stages, said Kathy Siggins, 74, former caregiver to her late husband, Gene, who had Alzheimer’s disease.
These support groups are also a safe space for people who are caring for someone in the later stages of the disease to vent their frustrations with their situation, Siggins said.
“The local chapters are where people go to seek help like I did,” Siggins said. “There is a connection with everyone here.”
The office has a conference room behind glass walls, which is visible upon entry, wallpapered with a repeated icon pattern of the head and beaker symbolizing cognitive science. The conference room is named in honor of Cass Naugle, the former executive director, who led the chapter from 1986 until her retirement in 2020.
There is an expansive wall painted in the association’s signature deep purple that displays a large photo gallery. The groupings are arranged to highlight the association’s mission to accelerate global research, drive risk reduction and early detection, and maximize quality care and support. Photos from the chapter’s signature events — the Walk to End Alzheimer’s, The Longest Day and Memory Ball Dancing Stars — are also featured.
In addition to the office, the association has a 24-hour helpline, 800-272-3900, where people can get general information on Alzheimer’s disease or emergency help for their patient/family member. The chapter also has a host of webinars and online resources on its website, alz.org/maryland.
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The PGA Tour on Wednesday announced a fall schedule that will have seven tournaments for players to either retain full status, earn a spot in the Masters or become eligible for some of the $20 million events the following season.
This will be the first time since 2013 the fall is not the start of a new season. The tour is returning to a calendar season that begins in January, part of a shakeup that allows the top players to compete against each other more often.
Missing from the fall schedule is the Houston Open, which is moving to the spring in 2024, and the CJ Cup in South Korea.
The CJ Cup has been played twice is Las Vegas and once in South Carolina since the COVID-19 pandemic. One possibility is that it returns in 2024 as the new title sponsor of the Byron Nelson, as AT&T is ending its title sponsorship of the longtime Dallas-area event.
Only the top 70 players — down from 125 — qualify for the FedEx Cup playoffs this year, with the top 50 advancing to the second event. Those 50 players are eligible for all the designated events in 2024 that offer the $20 million purses. The top 30 advance to the Tour Championship.
The FedEx Cup points continue into the seven-tournament fall schedule for players who finish No. 51 and beyond. That allows them to either finish in the top 125 to retain full tour status or be among the top 10 not already eligible who qualify for two $20 million events at the start of the new season.
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Winners of fall events, which offer a total of $56.6 million prize money, earn an invitation to the Masters, PGA Championship, The Players Championship and the Sentry Tournament of Champions at Kapalua.
Four of the seven fall tournaments are in the U.S., though the schedule manages a geographical flow.
The fall starts Sept. 14-17 in Napa, California, with the Fortinet Championship before taking a two-week break for the Ryder Cup in Italy.
Then it goes westward on Oct. 5-8 from Mississippi to Las Vegas to Japan. After a week off, the tour heads east to the tip of Baja California in Mexico, then to Bermuda and ends with the RSM Classic at Sea Island along the Georgia coast on Nov. 16-19.
The HSBC Champions in Shanghai is no longer on the schedule. It has been a World Golf Championships event since 2009 but has not been played since 2019 because of the pandemic. That ends the WGCs; the Dell Match Play is not part of the 2024 schedule. | https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/sports/pga-tour-has-seven-tournaments-in-the-fall-to-secure-full-cards/3235036/ | 2023-04-12 17:21:04 | 1 | https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/sports/pga-tour-has-seven-tournaments-in-the-fall-to-secure-full-cards/3235036/ |
(WGHP) — Say so long to Red, Yellow and all the other M&M’S spokescandies. Mars, the company behind the candy-coated chocolates, said it is shelving its M&M mascots – at least for now – after receiving backlash over recent design changes.
On Thursday, Mars said the company would be redesigning the M&M’S characters as part of the brand’s commitment “to creating a world where everyone feels they belong.”
For example, the green M&M traded her go-go boots for a pair of sneakers, and the brown M&M changed her motto to “Not bossy. Just the boss.” They also introduced the new purple M&M, who is also female.
Mars also announced a limited release of “all-female” packages.
The changes drew backlash and sparked debate online as well as from FOX News political commentator Tucker Carlson.
“The green M&M got her boots back, but apparently is now a lesbian, maybe? And there’s also a plus-sized, obese purple M&M, so we’re gonna cover that, of course,” he said on FOX News. “Because that’s what we do.”
On Monday, Mars said it had decided to temporarily ditch the candy mascots and hand over the reins to a new (real-life) spokesperson: Maya Rudolph.
America, let’s talk. In the last year, we’ve made some changes to our beloved spokescandies. We weren’t sure if anyone would even notice. And we definitely didn’t think it would break the internet. But now we get it — even a candy’s shoes can polarizing. Which was the last thing M&M’S wanted since we’re all about bringing people together.
Therefore, we have decided to take an indefinite pause from the spokescandies. In their place, we are proud to introduce a spokesperson America can agree on: the beloved Maya Rudolph. We are confident Ms. Rudolph will champion the power of fun to create a world where everyone feels they belong.
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TX Houston/Galveston TX Zone Forecast for Monday, September 26, 2022
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227 AM CDT Tue Sep 27 2022
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.TODAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 80s. Northeast winds 10 to
15 mph.
.TONIGHT...Clear. Lows in the lower 60s. Northeast winds 10 to
15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 80s. Northeast winds 10 to
15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows in the lower 60s. Northeast winds
10 to 15 mph.
.THURSDAY...Sunny. Highs in the mid 80s. Northeast winds 10 to
15 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows in the upper 50s.
.FRIDAY...Sunny. Highs in the mid 80s.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows in the upper 50s.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 80s.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows in the lower 60s.
.SUNDAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 80s.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 60s.
.MONDAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 80s.
$$
TXZ210-272100-
Colorado-
Including the cities of Columbus, Eagle Lake, and Weimar
227 AM CDT Tue Sep 27 2022
.TODAY...Sunny. Highs around 90. Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
.TONIGHT...Clear. Lows around 60. Northeast winds around 5 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Sunny. Highs around 90. East winds 5 to 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows in the lower 60s. Southeast winds
around 5 mph, becoming north after midnight.
.THURSDAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 80s. Northeast winds 5 to
10 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows in the mid 50s.
.FRIDAY...Sunny. Highs in the mid 80s.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows in the mid 50s.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 80s.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows in the upper 50s.
.SUNDAY...Sunny. Highs around 90.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 60s.
.MONDAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 90s.
$$
TXZ227-272100-
Fort Bend-
Including the cities of Missouri City, Mission Bend, Sugar Land,
Rosenberg, First Colony, and Pecan Grove
227 AM CDT Tue Sep 27 2022
.TODAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 80s. Northeast winds 5 to
10 mph.
.TONIGHT...Clear. Lows in the lower 60s. Northeast winds 5 to
10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Sunny. Highs around 90. East winds 5 to 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows in the lower 60s. East winds
around 5 mph, becoming north after midnight.
.THURSDAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 80s. Northeast winds 5 to
10 mph with gusts up to 20 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows in the upper 50s.
.FRIDAY...Sunny. Highs in the mid 80s.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows in the upper 50s.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 80s.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows in the upper 50s.
.SUNDAY...Sunny. Highs around 90.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 60s.
.MONDAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 90s.
$$
TXZ238-272100-
Inland Galveston-
Including the cities of League City and Friendswood
227 AM CDT Tue Sep 27 2022
.TODAY...Sunny. Highs in the mid 80s. Northeast winds 10 to
15 mph.
.TONIGHT...Clear. Lows in the mid 60s. Northeast winds 5 to
10 mph with gusts up to 20 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 80s. Northeast winds 10 to
15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows in the mid 60s. Northeast winds
around 5 mph, increasing to 10 to 15 mph after midnight.
.THURSDAY...Sunny. Highs in the mid 80s. Northeast winds 10 to
15 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows around 60.
.FRIDAY...Sunny. Highs in the mid 80s.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows in the lower 60s.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Highs in the mid 80s.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows in the lower 60s.
.SUNDAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 80s.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 60s.
.MONDAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 80s.
$$
TXZ198-272100-
Grimes-
Including the city of Navasota
227 AM CDT Tue Sep 27 2022
.TODAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 80s. Northeast winds 5 to
10 mph.
.TONIGHT...Clear. Lows in the upper 50s. Northeast winds around
5 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Sunny. Highs around 90. East winds 5 to 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows in the lower 60s. East winds
around 5 mph.
.THURSDAY...Sunny. Highs in the mid 80s. Northeast winds 5 to
10 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows in the mid 50s.
.FRIDAY...Sunny. Highs in the mid 80s.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows in the mid 50s.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 80s.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows in the upper 50s.
.SUNDAY...Sunny. Highs around 90.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows around 60.
.MONDAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 90s.
$$
TXZ213-272100-
Inland Harris-
Including the city of Houston
227 AM CDT Tue Sep 27 2022
.TODAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 80s. Northeast winds 5 to
10 mph.
.TONIGHT...Clear. Lows in the lower 60s. Northeast winds 5 to
10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Sunny. Highs around 90. East winds 5 to 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows in the mid 60s. Northeast winds
around 5 mph.
.THURSDAY...Sunny. Highs in the mid 80s. Northeast winds 5 to
10 mph with gusts up to 25 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows in the upper 50s.
.FRIDAY...Sunny. Highs in the mid 80s.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows in the upper 50s.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 80s.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows in the lower 60s.
.SUNDAY...Sunny. Highs around 90.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 60s.
.MONDAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 90s.
$$
TXZ163-272100-
Houston-
Including the city of Crockett
227 AM CDT Tue Sep 27 2022
.TODAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 80s. Northeast winds 5 to
10 mph.
.TONIGHT...Clear. Lows in the upper 50s. Northeast winds around
5 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 80s. East winds around
5 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows in the upper 50s. Northeast winds
around 5 mph.
.THURSDAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 80s. Northeast winds 5 to
10 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows in the lower 50s.
.FRIDAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 80s.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows in the lower 50s.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Highs in the mid 80s.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows in the mid 50s.
.SUNDAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 80s.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows in the upper 50s.
.MONDAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 80s.
$$
TXZ235-272100-
Inland Jackson-
Including the cities of Edna and Ganado
227 AM CDT Tue Sep 27 2022
.TODAY...Sunny. Highs around 90. Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph.
.TONIGHT...Clear. Lows in the lower 60s. Northeast winds 5 to
10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Sunny. Highs around 90. Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows in the lower 60s. East winds 5 to
10 mph, becoming north after midnight.
.THURSDAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 80s. Northeast winds 5 to
10 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows in the upper 50s.
.FRIDAY...Sunny. Highs in the mid 80s.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows in the upper 50s.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 80s.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows around 60.
.SUNDAY...Sunny. Highs around 90.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 60s.
.MONDAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 90s.
$$
TXZ200-272100-
Northern Liberty-
Including the cities of Liberty, Cleveland, and Dayton
227 AM CDT Tue Sep 27 2022
.TODAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 80s. Northeast winds 5 to
10 mph.
.TONIGHT...Clear. Lows in the upper 50s. Northeast winds around
5 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 80s. Northeast winds 5 to
10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows around 60. Northeast winds around
5 mph.
.THURSDAY...Sunny. Highs in the mid 80s. Northeast winds 5 to
10 mph with gusts up to 20 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows in the mid 50s.
.FRIDAY...Sunny. Highs in the mid 80s.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows in the mid 50s.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 80s.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows in the mid 50s.
.SUNDAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 80s.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 50s.
.MONDAY...Sunny. Highs around 90.
$$
TXZ176-272100-
Madison-
Including the city of Madisonville
227 AM CDT Tue Sep 27 2022
.TODAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 80s. North winds 5 to 10 mph,
becoming northeast this afternoon.
.TONIGHT...Clear. Lows in the upper 50s. Northeast winds around
5 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 80s. East winds around
5 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows in the upper 50s. Northeast winds
around 5 mph.
.THURSDAY...Sunny. Highs in the mid 80s. Northeast winds 5 to
10 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows in the lower 50s.
.FRIDAY...Sunny. Highs in the mid 80s.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows in the lower 50s.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Highs in the mid 80s.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows in the mid 50s.
.SUNDAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 80s.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows in the upper 50s.
.MONDAY...Sunny. Highs around 90.
$$
TXZ236-272100-
Inland Matagorda-
Including the city of Bay City
227 AM CDT Tue Sep 27 2022
.TODAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 80s. Northeast winds 5 to
10 mph.
.TONIGHT...Clear. Lows in the lower 60s. Northeast winds 5 to
10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 80s. Northeast winds 10 to
15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows in the lower 60s. Northeast winds
5 to 10 mph, becoming north after midnight.
.THURSDAY...Sunny. Highs in the mid 80s. Northeast winds 5 to
10 mph with gusts up to 20 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows in the upper 50s.
.FRIDAY...Sunny. Highs in the mid 80s.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows in the upper 50s.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 80s.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows in the lower 60s.
.SUNDAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 80s.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 60s.
.MONDAY...Sunny. Highs around 90.
$$
TXZ199-272100-
Montgomery-
Including the cities of Conroe and The Woodlands
227 AM CDT Tue Sep 27 2022
.TODAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 80s. Northeast winds 5 to
10 mph.
.TONIGHT...Clear. Lows around 60. Northeast winds around 5 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Sunny. Highs around 90. East winds 5 to 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows in the lower 60s. Northeast winds
around 5 mph.
.THURSDAY...Sunny. Highs in the mid 80s. Northeast winds 5 to
10 mph with gusts up to 25 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows in the mid 50s.
.FRIDAY...Sunny. Highs in the mid 80s.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows in the mid 50s.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 80s.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows in the upper 50s.
.SUNDAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 80s.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows around 60.
.MONDAY...Sunny. Highs around 90.
$$
TXZ179-272100-
Polk-
Including the cities of Livingston and Corrigan
227 AM CDT Tue Sep 27 2022
.TODAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 80s. Northeast winds 5 to
10 mph.
.TONIGHT...Clear. Lows in the upper 50s. Northeast winds 5 to
10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Sunny. Highs around 90. Northeast winds around
5 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows around 60. Northeast winds around
5 mph.
.THURSDAY...Sunny. Highs in the mid 80s. Northeast winds 5 to
10 mph with gusts up to 20 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows in the mid 50s.
.FRIDAY...Sunny. Highs in the mid 80s.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows in the mid 50s.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 80s.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows in the upper 50s.
.SUNDAY...Sunny. Highs around 90.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 50s.
.MONDAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 90s.
$$
TXZ178-272100-
San Jacinto-
Including the cities of Shepherd and Coldspring
227 AM CDT Tue Sep 27 2022
.TODAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 80s. Northeast winds 5 to
10 mph.
.TONIGHT...Clear. Lows around 60. Northeast winds around 5 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 80s. East winds around
5 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows around 60. Northeast winds around
5 mph.
.THURSDAY...Sunny. Highs in the mid 80s. Northeast winds 5 to
10 mph with gusts up to 20 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows in the mid 50s.
.FRIDAY...Sunny. Highs in the mid 80s.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows in the mid 50s.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Highs in the mid 80s.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows in the upper 50s.
.SUNDAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 80s.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 50s.
.MONDAY...Sunny. Highs around 90.
$$
TXZ164-272100-
Trinity-
Including the cities of Trinity and Groveton
227 AM CDT Tue Sep 27 2022
.TODAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 80s. Northeast winds 5 to
10 mph.
.TONIGHT...Clear. Lows in the upper 50s. Northeast winds around
5 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Sunny. Highs around 90. Northeast winds around
5 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows in the upper 50s. Northeast winds
around 5 mph.
.THURSDAY...Sunny. Highs in the mid 80s. Northeast winds 5 to
10 mph with gusts up to 20 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows in the mid 50s.
.FRIDAY...Sunny. Highs in the mid 80s.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows in the mid 50s.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 80s.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows in the mid 50s.
.SUNDAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 80s.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 50s.
.MONDAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 90s.
$$
TXZ177-272100-
Walker-
Including the city of Huntsville
227 AM CDT Tue Sep 27 2022
.TODAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 80s. Northeast winds 5 to
10 mph.
.TONIGHT...Clear. Lows in the upper 50s. Northeast winds around
5 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Sunny. Highs around 90. East winds 5 to 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows in the lower 60s. Northeast winds
around 5 mph.
.THURSDAY...Sunny. Highs in the mid 80s. Northeast winds 5 to
10 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows in the mid 50s.
.FRIDAY...Sunny. Highs in the mid 80s.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows in the mid 50s.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 80s.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows in the upper 50s.
.SUNDAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 80s.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows around 60.
.MONDAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 90s.
$$
TXZ212-272100-
Waller-
Including the cities of Hempstead, Prairie View, Brookshire,
and Waller
227 AM CDT Tue Sep 27 2022
.TODAY...Sunny. Highs around 90. Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
.TONIGHT...Clear. Lows around 60. Northeast winds around 5 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 90s. East winds 5 to
10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows in the lower 60s. Northeast winds
around 5 mph.
.THURSDAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 80s. Northeast winds 5 to
10 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows in the mid 50s.
.FRIDAY...Sunny. Highs in the mid 80s.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows in the mid 50s.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 80s.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows in the upper 50s.
.SUNDAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 90s.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 60s.
.MONDAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 90s.
$$
TXZ197-272100-
Washington-
Including the city of Brenham
227 AM CDT Tue Sep 27 2022
.TODAY...Sunny. Highs around 90. Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
.TONIGHT...Clear. Lows around 60. Northeast winds around 5 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 90s. East winds 5 to
10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows in the lower 60s. East winds
around 5 mph.
.THURSDAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 80s. Northeast winds 5 to
10 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows in the mid 50s.
.FRIDAY...Sunny. Highs in the mid 80s.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows in the mid 50s.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 80s.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows in the upper 50s.
.SUNDAY...Sunny. Highs around 90.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows around 60.
.MONDAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 90s.
$$
TXZ226-272100-
Wharton-
Including the cities of El Campo and Wharton
227 AM CDT Tue Sep 27 2022
.TODAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 80s. Northeast winds 5 to
10 mph.
.TONIGHT...Clear. Lows in the lower 60s. Northeast winds 5 to
10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 80s. Northeast winds 5 to
10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows in the lower 60s. East winds 5 to
10 mph, becoming north after midnight.
.THURSDAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 80s. Northeast winds 5 to
10 mph with gusts up to 20 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows in the upper 50s.
.FRIDAY...Sunny. Highs in the mid 80s.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows in the upper 50s.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 80s.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows in the upper 50s.
.SUNDAY...Sunny. Highs around 90.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 60s.
.MONDAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 90s.
$$
TXZ300-272100-
Southern Liberty-
Including the city of Devers
227 AM CDT Tue Sep 27 2022
.TODAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 80s. Northeast winds 5 to
10 mph.
.TONIGHT...Clear. Lows around 60. Northeast winds around 5 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 80s. Northeast winds 5 to
10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows in the lower 60s. Northeast winds
around 5 mph.
.THURSDAY...Sunny. Highs in the mid 80s. Northeast winds 5 to
10 mph with gusts up to 20 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows in the mid 50s.
.FRIDAY...Sunny. Highs in the mid 80s.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows in the upper 50s.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 80s.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows in the upper 50s.
.SUNDAY...Sunny. Highs around 90.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 60s.
.MONDAY...Sunny. Highs around 90.
$$
TXZ313-272100-
Coastal Harris-
Including the cities of Pasadena and Baytown
227 AM CDT Tue Sep 27 2022
.TODAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 80s. Northeast winds 10 to
15 mph.
.TONIGHT...Clear. Lows in the mid 60s. Northeast winds 10 to
15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 80s. Northeast winds 10 to
15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows in the mid 60s. Northeast winds
10 to 15 mph.
.THURSDAY...Sunny. Highs in the mid 80s. Northeast winds 10 to
15 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows around 60.
.FRIDAY...Sunny. Highs in the mid 80s.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows in the lower 60s.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 80s.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows in the lower 60s.
.SUNDAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 80s.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 60s.
.MONDAY...Sunny. Highs around 90.
$$
TXZ338-272100-
Coastal Galveston-
Including the cities of Texas City, Dickinson, and La Marque
227 AM CDT Tue Sep 27 2022
.TODAY...Sunny. Highs in the mid 80s. Northeast winds 15 to
20 mph.
.TONIGHT...Clear. Lows in the upper 60s. Northeast winds 15 to
20 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 80s. Northeast winds 15 to
20 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows in the upper 60s. Northeast winds
15 to 20 mph.
.THURSDAY...Sunny. Highs in the mid 80s. Northeast winds 15 to
20 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows in the lower 60s.
.FRIDAY...Sunny. Highs in the mid 80s.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows in the mid 60s.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Highs in the mid 80s.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows in the mid 60s.
.SUNDAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 80s.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 60s.
.MONDAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 80s.
$$
TXZ337-272100-
Coastal Brazoria-
Including the cities of Lake Jackson, Freeport, and Clute
227 AM CDT Tue Sep 27 2022
.TODAY...Sunny. Highs in the mid 80s. Northeast winds 10 to
15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph.
.TONIGHT...Clear. Lows in the mid 60s. Northeast winds 10 to
15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Sunny. Highs in the mid 80s. Northeast winds 10 to
15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows in the mid 60s. Northeast winds
10 to 15 mph.
.THURSDAY...Sunny. Highs in the mid 80s. Northeast winds 10 to
15 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows in the upper 50s.
.FRIDAY...Sunny. Highs in the mid 80s.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows around 60.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Highs in the mid 80s.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows in the lower 60s.
.SUNDAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 80s.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 60s.
.MONDAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 80s.
$$
TXZ336-272100-
Coastal Matagorda-
Including the city of Palacios
227 AM CDT Tue Sep 27 2022
.TODAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 80s. Northeast winds 10 to
15 mph.
.TONIGHT...Clear. Lows in the mid 60s. Northeast winds 10 to
15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Sunny. Highs in the mid 80s. Northeast winds 10 to
15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows in the mid 60s. Northeast winds
10 to 15 mph.
.THURSDAY...Sunny. Highs in the mid 80s. Northeast winds 10 to
15 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows around 60.
.FRIDAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 80s.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows in the lower 60s.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Highs in the mid 80s.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows in the lower 60s.
.SUNDAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 80s.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 60s.
.MONDAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 80s.
$$
TXZ335-272100-
Coastal Jackson-
227 AM CDT Tue Sep 27 2022
.TODAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 80s. Northeast winds 10 to
15 mph.
.TONIGHT...Clear. Lows in the lower 60s. Northeast winds 15 to
20 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Sunny. Highs around 90. Northeast winds 10 to
15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows in the lower 60s. East winds 10 to
15 mph, becoming north after midnight.
.THURSDAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 80s. Northeast winds 10 to
15 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows in the upper 50s.
.FRIDAY...Sunny. Highs in the mid 80s.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows in the upper 50s.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 80s.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows in the lower 60s.
.SUNDAY...Sunny. Highs around 90.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 60s.
.MONDAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 80s.
$$
TXZ436-272100-
Matagorda Islands-
227 AM CDT Tue Sep 27 2022
.TODAY...Sunny. Highs in the mid 80s. Northeast winds 15 to
20 mph.
.TONIGHT...Clear. Lows around 70. Northeast winds 15 to 20 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 80s. Northeast winds 15 to
20 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows around 70. Northeast winds 10 to
15 mph.
.THURSDAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 80s. Northeast winds 10 to
15 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows in the mid 60s.
.FRIDAY...Sunny. Highs around 80.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows in the mid 60s.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 80s.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows in the upper 60s.
.SUNDAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 80s.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 70s.
.MONDAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 80s.
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Brazoria Islands-
Including the city of Surfside Beach
227 AM CDT Tue Sep 27 2022
.TODAY...Sunny. Highs in the mid 80s. Northeast winds 15 to
20 mph.
.TONIGHT...Clear. Lows around 70. Northeast winds 15 to 20 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Sunny. Highs in the mid 80s. Northeast winds 15 to
20 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows in the upper 60s. Northeast winds
15 to 20 mph.
.THURSDAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 80s. Northeast winds 15 to
20 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows in the mid 60s.
.FRIDAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 80s.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows in the mid 60s.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Highs in the mid 80s.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows in the upper 60s.
.SUNDAY...Sunny. Highs in the mid 80s.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows around 70.
.MONDAY...Sunny. Highs in the mid 80s.
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Galveston Island-
Including the city of Galveston
227 AM CDT Tue Sep 27 2022
.TODAY...Sunny. Highs in the mid 80s. Northeast winds 15 to
20 mph.
.TONIGHT...Clear. Lows in the lower 70s. Northeast winds 15 to
20 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Sunny. Highs in the mid 80s. Northeast winds 15 to
20 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows in the lower 70s. Northeast winds
15 to 20 mph.
.THURSDAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 80s. Northeast winds 15 to
20 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows in the upper 60s.
.FRIDAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 80s.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows around 70.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 80s.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 70s.
.SUNDAY...Sunny. Highs in the mid 80s.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 70s.
.MONDAY...Sunny. Highs in the mid 80s.
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Bolivar Peninsula-
227 AM CDT Tue Sep 27 2022
.TODAY...Sunny. Highs in the mid 80s. Northeast winds 15 to
20 mph.
.TONIGHT...Clear. Lows in the upper 60s. Northeast winds 15 to
20 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Sunny. Highs in the mid 80s. Northeast winds 15 to
20 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows in the mid 60s. Northeast winds
15 to 20 mph.
.THURSDAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 80s. Northeast winds 15 to
20 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows in the lower 60s.
.FRIDAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 80s.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows in the mid 60s.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Highs in the mid 80s.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows in the upper 60s.
.SUNDAY...Sunny. Highs in the mid 80s.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 70s.
.MONDAY...Sunny. Highs in the mid 80s.
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ST. LOUIS, April 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Corn Growers Association (NCGA) is launching its fourth iteration of the Consider Corn Challenge. This open-innovation contest invites participants to answer the call and submit proposals for new uses of field corn as a primary feedstock for producing novel sustainable chemicals and products with quantifiable market demand.
"Consumers have a genuine interest in biobased products; and corn is investing in solutions to meet that need," said NCGA Market Development Action Team (MDAT) Chair and Colorado farmer Troy Schneider. "In order to continue drawing in the cutting-edge, game-changing participation we have seen for the past three years, the prize pool for the fourth challenge has been increased to $250,000."
Previous winners of the Consider Corn Challenge contests have scaled up to the next phase of development, received additional grant funding, entered into joint agreements and obtained registration for state biobased production incentives.
If all 15 winners of the Consider Corn Challenge I, II & III reached full commercialization with products available in the marketplace, the potential for additional corn demand would be approximately 3.4 billion bushels.
"As corn farmers continue to press forward with advanced technology that allows them to do-more-with-less, they are able to meet the growing needs for food, feed, fuel and new uses," Schneider added. "This contest continues to help us think outside-of-the-box and to meet the needs of our customers who are asking for sustainable, biobased products."
One to six winners will be selected for the Consider Corn Challenge IV, with a total prize pool of U.S. $250,000, split equally between winners. The submission deadline is June 30, 2023, at 5 p.m. CT; and winners will be announced at October's Advanced Bioeconomy Leadership Conference (ABLC) in San Francisco.
To learn more: ncga.com/ConsiderCorn.
To register for the CCC IV informational webinar held on Thursday, April 27 at 2 p.m. CT: https://bit.ly/ConsiderCornIV.
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In Iraq today, the war itself raged on. In a quiet town in the Northeast of the country, suicide bombers destroyed two Shiite mosques that were crowded for Friday prayers. At least 70 people were killed and 100 wounded. In another attack, at least six Iraqis were killed in a coordinated bombing of a hotel in Baghdad. That hotel has been a favorite of Westerners, including members of the media. NPR's Peter Kenyon is in Baghdad.
PETER KENYON reporting:
Friday morning is a quiet time in much of the Muslim world, but by noon, people are streaming into their local mosques for the midday prayers. In Khanaqin, not far from the Iranian border, scores of Shiite Muslims filled the Sheik Murad and the Khanaqin Grand mosques. According to witnesses, during the prayer an explosion was heard outside, a car bomb going off. Then, as the imams began their chant of `Allahu Akbar,' suicide bombers in both mosques set off tremendous fireballs amid the worshipers. Survivors said the roof collapsed on one mosque, adding to the death toll.
With the victims mostly if not all Shiite, suspicion immediately fell on the largely Sunni insurgency. The provincial head of the Sunni Iraqi Islamic Party sought to reach across the sectarian divide, condemning the attacks and offering blood donations from party members.
In central Baghdad this morning, an unnerving replay of a bomb attack from last month. This time the target was the Hamra Hotel, home to several media organizations. Like last month's attack on the Palestine and Sheraton hotels, a van blew out a concrete blast wall and a truck tried to get through the hole to the hotel. But once again the truck got stuck in the rubble and exploded where it was. The explosions were so large that some 30 cars, many of them armored, were heavily damaged or destroyed. Most of an apartment building collapsed, and Iraqi soldiers and firefighters cleared rubble for hours to reach the wounded underneath. Once again, Iraqis learned that the most dangerous place in Baghdad is not necessarily next to the Americans, but next to their security walls. Peter Kenyon, NPR News, Baghdad. Transcript provided by NPR, Copyright NPR. | https://www.ijpr.org/npr-news/2005-11-17/new-wave-of-bomb-attacks-engulfs-iraq | 2022-06-01 17:08:34 | 1 | https://www.ijpr.org/npr-news/2005-11-17/new-wave-of-bomb-attacks-engulfs-iraq |
Watch: Delco pizza delivery man trips suspect of police pursuit; police make arrest, pizza delivered safely
BROOKHAVEN, Pa. - A doorbell camera video caught a law enforcement assist in Delaware County as a Cocco’s Pizza delivery man trips the suspect of a police pursuit while delivering a pizza in Brookhaven.
Tyler Morrell is the delivery man of the moment, helping police catch a suspect in a police pursuit in Brookhaven, Sunday afternoon, around 3 p.m.
A homeowner in Brookhaven shared the Ring video, capturing the moment a pizza is being delivered to her home, a police pursuit is about to come to a screeching halt. The suspect takes off running and Morrell, with pizza in hand, trips the suspect before he gets away.
Brookhaven Police then arrest the suspect and post on their Facebook page, "Thank you, Sir, for the assist!! If you’re interested in a job, we are always looking for good people."
Tyler Morrell joined FOX 29’s Jason Martinez and Shiba Russell during the 10 O’Clock News and Jason asked the one question we’re all thinking, "What gave you the courage to just step in and help?"
"Honestly I didn’t really think about doing anything, but stepping in. I was raised to step in if you see something that’s not right. So, I just wanted to do my part," Morrell replied.
"And, like a good pizza delivery driver, you held on to the pepperoni pizza, and you did what you needed to do," Martinez added.
"I did as much as I could to prevent the cheese from sliding," Morrell went on, with an air of good humor.
"Did the pizza slide, at that point?" Shiba Russell jokingly asked.
"No, no it was completely unharmed and enjoyed," Morrell jokingly replied.
"This runs deeper for you, you’re a big fan of law enforcement, a big fan of helping the community you live in. Has this set in, yet, cause this just happened today at 3 o’clock," Martinez questioned.
Morrell answered, "So not completely, yet. The shock has worn off a little bit, but I feel like I was meant for a situation like this, to be able to step in and help out anyway I can." | https://www.fox29.com/news/watch-delco-pizza-delivery-man-trips-suspect-of-police-pursuit-police-make-arrest-pizza-delivered-safely | 2023-04-17 03:59:16 | 1 | https://www.fox29.com/news/watch-delco-pizza-delivery-man-trips-suspect-of-police-pursuit-police-make-arrest-pizza-delivered-safely |
ALTENBERG, Germany (AP) — Britain’s Brad Hall got the second World Cup four-man bobsled win of his career Sunday, holding off three German sleds for the victory.
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Hall drove to the win in 1 minute, 48.22 seconds. Christoph Hafer of Germany was second in 1:48.31, Johannes Lochner third in 1:48.48 and Olympic champion Francesco Friedrich was fourth in 1:48.74.
In the women’s race, Lisa Buckwitz and Kira Lipperheide won in 1:53.17, just ahead of fellow Germans Kim Kalicki and Leonie Fiebig (1:53.29). Humphries and Jasmine Jones finished in 1:53.55, tying for third with Germans Laura Nolte and Lena Neunecker.
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Laptops and tablets are replacing the classroom library.
Almost 60% of teachers say they’re now using e-books in the classroom.
Parents are using technology at an even higher rate.
It’s a decision that can save money.
“We would go broke trying to keep enough paper books for our family,” said Virginia Clinton-Lisell, an education researcher and professor at the University of North Dakota.
She noted that a subscription to an online library could be relatively cheap at a time when an average children’s book costs $10.
E-readers also give students access to resources that can’t be found in a paper book.
“If they come to a word they don’t know, they’ve learned, ‘Oh, if I take the mouse and hang over the word, I can get a pop-up, and it’ll pronounce the word for me,’” said Tanya Marshall, an educator and curriculum designer who operates The Butterfly Teacher.
But technology does have downsides.
Several studies indicate that information from e-books may not stick like paper books.
“Reading from paper is more efficient,” said Clinton-Lisell. “You can understand more in the same amount of time than reading from screens.”
In one study, teenagers who read paper books had test scores about three percent higher than their peers who read mainly e-books.
“Screens tend to be assisted with light, superficial tasks, like texting and checking social media,” said Clinton-Lisell. “When you’re holding a device that you can read from, it can also, in your mind, be a toy.”
Clinton-Lisell said some preliminary research indicates the retention issue may be more pronounced in textbooks or other “required reading.”
It is less noticeable when people are reading for pleasure.
Marshall, who works primarily with the lower grades, said she’s noticed that today’s readers have a bit more trouble maintaining focus.
Before e-readers, kids “needed to have more stamina to stick with it and get through a full story,” Marshall said. “Now, there’s an expectation that we’re going to fly through it.”
Most experts agree that parents should choose paper books when they can.
However, since that isn’t an option for some parents, the most important thing is to ensure your child is reading.
“It doesn't matter if it's an e-reader or a printed book,” said Marshall. “If the kid thinks it's boring, if it has nothing to do with what they like, they're not going to read it.” | https://www.kbzk.com/news/national/e-books-offer-cost-advantage-but-retention-may-suffer | 2022-08-29 20:23:27 | 1 | https://www.kbzk.com/news/national/e-books-offer-cost-advantage-but-retention-may-suffer |
NEW YORK (AP) — Dust off your eclipse glasses: It’s only a year until a total solar eclipse sweeps across North America.
On April 8, 2024, the moon will cast its shadow across a stretch of the U.S., Mexico and Canada, plunging millions of people into midday darkness.
It’s been less than six years since a total solar eclipse cut across the U.S., from coast to coast. That was on Aug. 21, 2017.
If you miss next year’s spectacle, you’ll have to wait 20 years until the next one hits the U.S. But that total eclipse will only be visible in Montana and the Dakotas.
Here’s what to know to get ready for the 2024 show:
WHERE CAN I SEE IT?
Next year’s eclipse will slice a diagonal line across North America on April 8, which falls on a Monday.
It will start in the Pacific and first reach land over Mexico around 11:07 a.m. local time, NASA predicts. Then, it’ll cross over into Texas and move across parts of the Midwest and Northeast in the afternoon.
All in all, it will hit parts of 13 U.S. states: Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Missouri, Illinois, Kentucky, Indiana, Ohio, Pennsylvania, New York, Vermont, New Hampshire and Maine. Cities in its path include Dallas; Little Rock, Arkansas; Indianapolis; Cleveland and Buffalo, New York.
Parts of Canada — including Quebec and Newfoundland — will also get a glimpse before the eclipse heads out to sea in the early evening.
A total eclipse will be visible within a 115-mile wide swath — the path of totality. Outside that path, you can still see a partial solar eclipse, where the moon takes a bite out of the sun and turns it into a crescent shape.
Total eclipses happen about every 18 months, but a lot of times they cross over remote areas where few people see them.
WHAT HAPPENS DURING AN ECLIPSE?
Solar eclipses occur when the moon passes in between the Earth and the sun, blocking the sun’s light from reaching us.
Even though the moon is about 400 times smaller than the sun, it’s also about 400 times closer to Earth, explained University of Colorado astronomer Doug Duncan. So when the orbits line up just right, the little moon can block out the whole sun. Those who are standing in the right spots will experience totality: when the moon casts its shadow over the landscape.
“In just seconds, you go from bright, bright daylight to like the middle of the night,” said Dr. Debby Brown, who saw her first total eclipse in 2017 with Duncan in Grand Teton National Park in Wyoming.
“The stars are out. All of a sudden, all the animals are quiet,” recalled Brown, of Arlington, Virginia.
During the 2024 eclipse, totality will stretch to around four and a half minutes — almost twice as long as in 2017.
WHAT’S THE BEST SPOT?
To catch the full eclipse experience, planning ahead is key, Duncan said. Weather could be a big factor since the eclipse is coming in the spring, when conditions are unpredictable. That’s why Duncan selected Texas for his eclipse tour next year, where there are better odds of clear skies.
Your choice also depends on what kind of experience you’re looking for, said Bob Baer, who’s coordinating eclipse plans at Southern Illinois University in Carbondale.
Carbondale — in the crossroads of both the 2017 and 2024 eclipse paths — will hold a viewing event at the school’s stadium again. It’s a big group experience, Baer said: “The last 20 minutes before totality, the stadium gets as loud as a football game.”
But you can find eclipse events of all different flavors planned along the eclipse path: luxury cruises in Mexico, music festivals in Texas, farm camping in Arkansas, planetarium visits in upstate New York.
“The goal, at the end of the day, is to get as many people outside as possible, looking up during totality,” said Dan Schneiderman, who is helping the Rochester Museum and Science Center plan events. “Hopefully with their close friends and loved ones.”
You’ll want to grab eclipse glasses to see the partial phases before and after totality, Schneiderman added. Looking at the partially covered sun without protection can cause serious eye damage.
Brown and her husband are planning to join Duncan’s eclipse tour in Austin. Her first eclipse experience flew by.
“I’m looking forward to being able to enjoy this even longer,” Brown said. “To be able to just lean into the moment.”
WHAT OTHER ECLIPSES ARE COMING UP?
The U.S. will get some eclipse action ahead of the big event in 2024. There will be an annular eclipse — when the sun isn’t completely covered, but appears like a ring of fire in the sky — later this year, on Oct. 14.
The path of that eclipse will cross from Oregon down through California, Nevada, Utah, Arizona, New Mexico and Texas.
Later this month, there will be a rare hybrid eclipse, which switches between a total and an annular eclipse at different points along its path. But few people will see it. The April 20 eclipse is mostly over the Indian Ocean, and only crosses over a few slivers of Australia and Southeast Asia.
With a 20-year gap until the next total solar eclipse in the U.S., Duncan says it will be worth it to be in the path of totality next year. He’s witnessed 12 total eclipses so far.
Seeing a partial eclipse — even if it’s 90% covered — means “you missed all the good stuff,” he said.
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A mistrial has been declared in the western Pennsylvania trial of a man charged in the death of an off-duty Pittsburgh police officer shot and killed in a street confrontation more than 3 1/2 years ago.
TRIAL BEGINS FOR OFF-DUTY PITTSBURGH COP'S ALLEGED KILLER
Attorneys for 34-year-old defendant Christian Bey sought and were granted a mistrial ruling by an Allegheny County judge Wednesday after a prosecution witness mentioned that she had known the defendant since he moved into the neighborhood after having been "released from prison."
PENNSYLVANIA DA'S OFFICE NO LONGER SEEKING DEATH PENALTY FOR ALLEGED COP KILLER: REPORTS
Bey is charged with homicide in the July 2019 shooting that killed 36-year-old Officer Calvin Hall after an apparent dispute at a Homewood block party. No date has yet been set for a retrial, which must take place within 120 days.
A prosecutor told jurors in her opening statement Tuesday that DNA on the murder weapon matched that of the defendant, the Tribune-Review reported. Defense attorney Carmen Robinson, however, said the case was about "a rush to judgment and a biased investigation." Prosecutors last month notified the court that they no longer intended to seek the death penalty if the defendant is convicted of first-degree murder. | https://www.foxbangor.com/news/national/mistrial-declared-in-off-duty-pittsburgh-officers-killing/article_29b719b4-0189-5bb9-ab36-ac2099e0637a.html | 2023-03-15 21:55:04 | 1 | https://www.foxbangor.com/news/national/mistrial-declared-in-off-duty-pittsburgh-officers-killing/article_29b719b4-0189-5bb9-ab36-ac2099e0637a.html |
Enabling Rapid CRISPR Results from Discovery to Clinical
REDWOOD CITY, Calif., April 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Synthego Corp., a leading provider of genome engineering solutions, has announced the launch of Express Knockout Cell Pools, a new product offering that revolutionizes access to CRISPR-mediated gene editing by providing researchers access to a more efficient and more reliable approach to obtain knockout cell pools at unparalleled speed and scale.
CRISPR-edited cell pools are indispensable tools for many research applications, from disease modeling to loss-of-function screens and drug discovery. Bypassing the researcher's need to design, optimize, and execute a CRISPR workflow, Express Knockout Cell Pools will disrupt how researchers think about their CRISPR-editing needs. Skipping the time-consuming task of clonal isolation and directly running functional assays in these cell pools will enable researchers to generate the results they need for their next publication or project milestone confidently and in a fraction of the time.
Express Knockout Cell Pools deliver several advantages, including:
- Increased speed to results: Delivery time has been reduced to 3 weeks or less, almost three times faster than the average experimental duration of a CRISPR workflow reported by researchers (CRISPR Benchmark Report).
- Increased confidence in results: Express Knockout Cell Pools use Synthego's proprietary multi-guide technology to target protein-coding genes, increasing editing efficiency and maximizing the likelihood of functional knockout. This results in higher success rates and more reliable data compared to other editing approaches.
- Reproducible results: Every Express Knockout Cell Pool includes a comprehensive quality control (QC) report with detailed information on the sgRNAs used, PCR primers, editing efficiency, and more, enabling researchers to make informed decisions about downstream assays.
- Scalability: The high throughput of Synthego's cell engineering platform enables researchers to broaden the scope of their projects without limits, providing easy access to as many cell models as they need at an affordable price,
"Synthego is committed to simplifying the use of CRISPR and speeding up R&D efforts," said Paul Dabrowski, CEO of Synthego. "With the launch of our new product line, Express Cell Pools, we offer an affordable, fast, efficient, and reliable way for researchers to obtain edited cell pools that can be used directly in many assays. Researchers now have the option to skip labor-intensive genome engineering in their lab, in many cases also avoid months of waiting for clones, and instead leverage Synthego Engineered cells to increase confidence in their studies by discovering and validating more targets than ever before with ease and speed."
Synthego's Express Knockout Cell Pools are the newest addition to Synthego's comprehensive Engineered Cells product portfolio and the result of significant improvements across Synthego's Eclipse platform. With an expanding menu of immortalized human and mouse cell lines and Synthego's multi-guide designs available for the whole human and mouse exomes, customers can easily customize their product and obtain as many cell models as they need for their research workflow, from drug discovery and cell and gene therapy applications to pathway analysis and basic research.
With a focus on precision, efficiency, and reliability, Synthego's products enable researchers to conduct cutting-edge research. For more information about Express Knockout Cell Pools, visit synthego.com.
About Synthego
Synthego is a genome engineering company that enables the acceleration of life science research and development in the pursuit of improved human health. The company leverages machine learning, automation, and gene editing to build platforms and products for science at scale. With its foundations in engineering disciplines, the company's platform technologies vertically integrate proprietary hardware, software, bioinformatics, chemistries, and molecular biology to advance basic research, target validation, and clinical trials. With its technologies cited in hundreds of peer-reviewed publications and utilized by thousands of commercial and academic researchers and therapeutic drug developers, Synthego is at the forefront of innovation, enabling the next generation of medicines by delivering genome editing at an unprecedented scale. To learn more, visit synthego.com.
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VISIBILITY INTO AVAILABILITY
BRAINTREE, Mass., April 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Symmons®, a leading manufacturer of high-quality shower valves, faucets, control valves, and bath accessories today announced the launch of its new three-tier stocking program, which gives customers full Visibility into Availability of its entire product line.
The program clearly defines products into three distinct tiers: ReadyStock™, Standard Product, and Special Order. Symmons President John Graves says, "With all of the uncertainty around shipping delays and product availability these days, we felt we owed it to our customers to give them clear, accurate information about product availability so they can plan their projects effectively."
Launched in 2020, ReadyStock is the highly successful initiative that includes thousands of the most popular and best-selling products from Symmons. ReadyStock products are always in stock and ship within three days, regardless of quantity. All ReadyStock products are clearly indicated as such on the Symmons Product Search pages on symmons.com.
The second tier is defined as Standard Product, and it encompasses products that are generally in stock and will ship within three days but may have varying available quantities based on demand. The third tier is Special Order, which covers unique and niche products that are typically built to order based on the customer's unique specifications.
This new tiered structure offers plumbing contractors, engineers, designers, and homeowners full insight into shipping expectations, which is unprecedented in the industry. "The added advantage of our new stocking program is that virtually all of our most popular and top-sellers are now part of our ReadyStock program, so those products will always ship within three days," says Tom Hubbard, Chief Marketing Officer for Symmons. "We just recently added 1800 new products to ReadyStock, and we fully expect to continue adding the key items that our customers need and want."
For information on ReadyStock, visit the ReadyStock page on symmons.com. Full details on the Symmons Stocking Program can be found on the Stocking Program page on symmons.com.
ABOUT SYMMONS INDUSTRIES:
Established in Boston in 1939, Symmons invented the SafetyMix® pressure-balancing shower valve, and has been a leading manufacturer of high-quality, durable shower valves, faucets, control valves, and other plumbing products ever since.
In 1968, Symmons created the Temptrol® pressure-balancing shower valve, designed entirely of solid brass and stainless steel to offset potential scalding temperatures when water system pressures fluctuate. Manufactured in Massachusetts, the Temptrol has become the benchmark for safe and consistent water temperatures in residential, commercial, and institutional bath environments.
The latest innovation from Symmons is Evolution, a complete Building Management System that uses a network of non-invasive, wireless sensors to give you full visibility into your building's water systems, alerting you to temperature and humidity issues, flow, wasted water, excessive usage, and leaks.
Symmons offers more than 9000 quality products for the plumbing industry, crafted for durability and reliability, and backed by industry-best warranties and a Customer Service team based in the U.S.
Learn more at www.symmons.com.
Symmons®, SafetyMix®, and Temptrol® are trademarks of Symmons Industries, registered in the U.S. and Canada. ReadyStock™ is pending in U.S.
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Two men were indicted Wednesday in the case of a hot, airless tractor-trailer rig found last month with 53 dead or dying migrants in San Antonio, officials said.
A federal grand jury in San Antonio indicted Homero Zamorano Jr., 46, and Christian Martinez, 28, both of Pasadena, Texas, on counts of transporting and conspiring to transport migrants illegally resulting in death; and transporting and conspiring to transport migrants illegally resulting in serious injury.
Both remain in federal custody without bond pending trial. Martinez’s attorney, David Shearer of San Antonio, declined to comment on the indictments. A message to Zamorano’s attorney was not immediately returned.
Conviction on the death counts could result in life sentences, but the Attorney General’s Office could authorize prosecutors to seek death penalties. The serious bodily injury counts carry sentences of up to 20 years in prison.
It was the deadliest tragedy to claim the lives of migrants smuggled across the border from Mexico. The truck had been packed with 67 people, and the dead included 27 from Mexico, 14 from Honduras, seven from Guatemala and two from El Salvador, said Francisco Garduño, chief of Mexico’s National Immigration Institute.
The incident happened on a remote San Antonio back road on June 27. Arriving police officers detained Zamorano after spotting him hiding in some nearby brush, according to a statement from the U.S. Attorney’s Office. A search of Zamorano’s cellphone revealed calls with Martinez concerning the smuggling run.
Surveillance video of the 18-wheeler passing through a Border Patrol checkpoint showed the driver matched Zamorano’s description, according to the indictment. One survivor of the journey, a 20-year-old from Guatemala, told The Associated Press that smugglers had covered the trailer’s floor with what she believes was powdered chicken bouillon, apparently to throw off any dogs at the checkpoint.
The tragedy occurred at a time when huge numbers of migrants have been coming to the U.S., many of them taking perilous risks to cross swift rivers and canals and scorching desert landscapes. Migrants were stopped nearly 240,000 times in May, up by one-third from a year ago.
Of the 73 people in the truck, those who died included people from the Mexican states of Guanajuato, Veracruz, Oaxaca, Mexico, Zacatecas, Queretaro, Morelos and Mexico City. Migrants from Honduras and Guatemala also were among those who died in the deadliest known smuggling attempt in the United States.
In 2017, 10 people died after being trapped inside a truck parked at a San Antonio Walmart. In 2003, the bodies of 19 migrants were found in a sweltering truck southeast of the city. | https://www.kxnet.com/news/top-stories/ap-top-headlines/2-texas-men-are-indicted-in-the-migrant-death-trailer-case/ | 2022-07-21 14:23:03 | 0 | https://www.kxnet.com/news/top-stories/ap-top-headlines/2-texas-men-are-indicted-in-the-migrant-death-trailer-case/ |
YARDLEY, Pa. (AP) — YARDLEY, Pa. (AP) — OptiNose Inc. (OPTN) on Thursday reported a loss of $18.8 million in its first quarter.
The Yardley, Pennsylvania-based company said it had a loss of 17 cents per share.
The specialty pharmaceutical company posted revenue of $11.8 million in the period.
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FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — The car owned by a missing 74-year-old Florida Lyft driver was found in North Carolina and the man who was driving it is wanted in connection with a homicide last week in southwest Florida, authorities said Friday.
Lyft driver Gary Levin hasn't been heard from since Monday, when his family says he picked up a customer in Delray Beach, Florida. His red 2022 Kia Stinger was spotted in Miami that day, and then in a rural area north of Lake Okeechobee and later in north Florida, officials said.
The vehicle was seen Thursday evening in North Carolina after the U.S. Marshal's regional task force asked authorities to be on the lookout. Matthew Flores was arrested following a police chase through three counties, Rutherford County, North Carolina Sheriff Aaron Ellenburg told The Associated Press.
Ellenburg said North Carolina state troopers used stop sticks to halt the vehicle in Ellenboro. The sheriff said Flores fled briefly on foot before he was apprehended and taken to a hospital for an evaluation. He was later booked into the county jail, and the vehicle was taken to a secure location, the sheriff said.
Flores, 35, was being held on no bond for a parole violation and a $615,000 bond for charges in North Carolina that include eluding law enforcement, speeding and intoxicated driving.
He appeared at a brief hearing in North Carolina where a judge set bail at $2 million and scheduled another hearing Feb. 22, according to news outlets. Flores would eventually be extradited to Florida, where he is a suspect in a slaying on Jan. 24 — nearly a week before Levin went missing on Monday. It was not immediately known whether Flores has a lawyer who can speak on his behalf.
Authorities are investigating how Flores obtained the missing Lyft driver's car — Levin's family said they do not know whether Flores was the passenger Levin picked up in Delray Beach on Monday. John Eason, the police chief in Wauchula, Florida, told The AP in a phone interview that officers are heading to North Carolina in hopes of interviewing Flores about the Jan. 24 killing and the missing Lyft driver.
“Our biggest concern at this point is finding and identifying where Mr. Levin is at,” Eason said. “A lot of that depends on whether the suspect cooperates with us.”
Flores is facing a second-degree murder charge and other counts stemming from the fatal shooting last month of Jose Carlos Martinez in Wauchula. A woman who Eason said assisted Flores in fleeing from police, Stephanie Velgara, will be charged with being an accessory after the fact in the Martinez killing.
It wasn’t immediately clear if Velgara has a lawyer to speak on her behalf. Eason said she remained in custody Friday in Florida's Hardee County jail.
Wauchula is about 70 miles (112 kilometers) southeast of Tampa and about 127 miles (204 kilometers) northwest of Levin’s home in Palm Beach Gardens.
In an emailed statement Friday, Lyft said “our thoughts are with Mr. Levin’s family and loved ones during this deeply concerning time. We’ve been in touch with his family to offer our support, as well as with law enforcement to assist with their investigation.”
But Levin’s daughter, Lindsay DiBetta, told the AP the family has learned that Levin took an unknown customer to Okeechobee, a small city on the edge of Lake Okeechobee, and completed the ride sometime after 4 p.m. on Monday.
She said the family was told by Lyft that the ride was completed sometime after 4 p.m. He also spoke to friends by phone around 4 p.m. that day and “all seemed well,” Dibetta said.
But almost immediately, something went wrong, she said. His phone was turned off and no one has heard from him since then.
DiBetta said the Lyft gig was great for Levin, who loves telling dad jokes and often tells them over and over. “It was the perfect set up for him. He would get a new audience every ride,” she said.
She said her father was an auto body salesman before retiring to Florida, and that his car “was his baby.”
“What happened to my dad? Did (Flores) harm my dad?" DiBetta said. “We just don’t know.”
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Amber Alert issued for 14-year-old girl in Texas
PRINCETON, Texas (KWTX/Gray News) - Police in Princeton, Texas, issued an Amber Alert Tuesday for a 14-year-old girl.
The teenager, identified by authorities as 14-year-old Ja’Myra Strawder, reportedly left her home voluntarily, but she was entered into the statewide Amber Alert system “due to the criteria and nature of this case.”
The 14-year-old girl is 5 feet 7 inches tall, weighs about 140 pounds, and was last seen wearing a gray sweatshirt, gray sweatpants and black slippers.
Police identified a suspect as 34-year-old Lee Carter III. He is reportedly driving a black Mercedes E35 with Texas license plate RNS-2973.
Anyone with information about the girl’s location can call police at 469-307-6746 or 972-736-3901.
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TACOMA, Wash., May 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Toray Composite Materials America, Inc., the leading manufacturer of advanced carbon fiber and composite prepreg materials, is proud to announce it has entered into a collaborative arrangement with Bell Textron Inc. to support a new National Center for Advanced Materials Performance (NCAMP) design allowable dataset for Toray's 3960 prepreg material system. This prepreg system utilizes Toray's T1100 intermediate modulus plus (IM+) fibers, providing high toughness and exceptional tensile performance ideal for aerospace applications.
In 2016, Toray and Bell began efforts to refine the performance of the 3960 prepreg material to meet Bell's design requirements for high performance and low-risk airframe solutions for efforts such as the United States Army's Future Vertical Lift (FVL) programs. In 2019, Toray began producing allowable design data for this material with guidance from the National Institute for Aviation Research's (NIAR) NCAMP engineering team. This comprehensive plan establishes conformity requirements and process specifications for traditional hand lay-up and automated fiber placement manufacturing processes for the 3960 prepreg system. The data will serve as a foundation for certification, allowing aerospace companies to achieve airworthiness approvals and bring products to market faster and at a lower cost.
"Toray's T1100/3960 composite material offers the right balance of characteristics that enable Bell engineers to design the most efficient and reliable structures that meet our customer's mission requirements including revolutionary speed, range, and agility. We, together with our partners, continue to optimize airframe performance attributes by building full-scale risk reduction and validation articles with Toray's 3960 prepreg system," according to Bell's Vince D'Arienzo, Technical Fellow.
"Toray is excited to work with Bell in the ongoing development of 3960 prepreg system for structural airframe applications. Our materials facilitate transformational performance improvements with efficient technologies while meeting program affordability targets," said Jeff Cross, Toray Director of Business Development. "We also remain committed to providing a full range of products with publicly available design data for the design and certification of aerospace and defense applications."
About Toray Composite Materials America, Inc.
Toray Composite Materials America, Inc. (Toray CMA) is a subsidiary of Toray Industries, Inc. (Toray). Toray addresses global challenges by delivering high value-add products including fibers and textiles, resins and films, and carbon fiber composite materials. Toray operates in 29 countries and regions with more than 48,000 employees worldwide. Toray Composite Materials America is the manufacturer and supplier of TORAYCA™ carbon fiber materials and high quality advanced composite prepreg. Toray CMA serves the needs of aerospace and defense, sports and recreation, automotive, and industrial markets. For more information about Toray CMA, visit www.toraycma.com. For information on Toray Industries, visit www.toray.com.
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Boone PD investigating after anti-Semitic flag found outside Jewish temple
The individual waving the flag had already left the area.
BOONE, N.C. (WBTV) - The Boone Police Department is investigating after someone reportedly waved an anti-Semitic flag with a ‘swastika’ on it.
On Feb. 15 around 7:30 p.m., officers responded to the Temple of The High Country for the call and recovered the flag that was left on the property.
The individual had already left the area.
That evening, the Boone Chief of Police notified leadership at the Temple of the High County and began investigating the situation.
“Like many in our community, we at the Boone Police Department are disheartened this type of activity occurred in our town,” Boone PD. “It is important however to note the distinction between a hateful act and a Hate Crime. At this time, there is an active investigation to learn more about the person(s) who left the anti- Semitic flag on the property of the Temple of The High Country and their motives.”
Boone PD said they would be working with the leadership of the Temple of The High Country to enhance security in this type of incident.
The Boone Police Department asks anyone who may have additional information regarding this incident to call (828) 268-6900.
Also Read: Rowan Sheriff offers timeline, sequence of events that led to deputy-involved fatal shooting
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Democratic Sen. Maggie Hassan won her last race by 1,000 votes. This time she's facing a stronger than expected challenge from a far-right candidate stressing the impact of inflation.
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Democratic Sen. Maggie Hassan won her last race by 1,000 votes. This time she's facing a stronger than expected challenge from a far-right candidate stressing the impact of inflation.
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(NEXSTAR) – Could a future solar storm knock out the internet and plunge us all into the pre-dial-up days of yore?
Sure, it’s possible. But it might not be very likely.
In recent weeks, users on social media have been deliberating the possibility of a widespread internet outage caused by a coronal mass injection — one so powerful that it causes a geomagnetic storm that could knock out online communication for months and cause devastation to the worldwide economy.
Concerns over such a scenario were partially fueled by a recent NASA article detailing the space agency’s efforts to predict especially powerful solar storms that potentially could have disruptive effects on telecommunications, satellites and power grids.
“In addition, the risk of geomagnetic storms and devastating effects on our society is presently increasing as we approach the next ‘solar maximum’ — a peak in the Sun’s 11-year activity cycle — which is expected to arrive sometime in 2025,” wrote Vanessa Thomas, a science writer at the NASA Goddard Space Flight Center in Maryland.
A report from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) further noted that the current solar cycle is becoming active at a faster rate than scientists predicted, though they ultimately expect an “average” amount of activity through the rest of the cycle, according to the article.
But that hasn’t stopped folks from running with the idea that an “internet apocalypse” — a term made popular by a researcher at the University of California, Irvine, in a 2021 study — could soon be upon us.
Experts say it isn’t very likely, though.
While solar activity has had disruptive effects in relatively recent years (including a 1989 solar storm that knocked out power in Quebec), one of the most disruptive on record occurred in 1859. Known as the Carrington Event, the storm sent a solar flare toward Earth’s atmosphere, triggering a geomagnetic storm that disrupted electrical currents, lit up the sky with auroras and caused worldwide telegraph systems to go “haywire,” NASA once wrote.
Powerful geomagnetic storms leave evidence, of course, and scientists with NASA found some within arctic ice — specifically, elevated levels of nitrate concentrations. Looking back for evidence of previous large-scale events, experts determined such a phenomenon takes place every 500 years or so.
That doesn’t mean it couldn’t happen sooner, though.
Sangeetha Abdu Jyothi, the author of the 2021 UC Irvine study, cited astrophysicists who put the likelihood of an internet-disrupting event at somewhere between 1.6% and 12% per decade. And if something like that were to occur, it would have more devastating effects on today’s technological culture, she said.
“We’ve never experienced one of the extreme case events, and we don’t know how our infrastructure would respond to it,” Jyothi told the Washington Post. “Our failure testing doesn’t even include such scenarios.”
Jyothi did, however, tell the Post she regretted coining the term “internet apocalypse,” as it seems to have awakened some sort of anxiety among readers, despite long being discussed by researchers of solar storms.
NASA, meanwhile, is actively working on technology that could predict potential internet-disrupting solar activity. The space agency launched its Parker Space Probe in 2018 to gather information on solar conditions and solar wind, which is responsible for sending solar particles toward Earth. Scientists with NASA and other government agencies are also using artificial intelligence to develop technology that, NASA says, can help predict geomagnetic disturbances a half-hour before they occur. That could be just enough time to take sensitive systems offline, NASA writes.
“With this AI, it is now possible to make rapid and accurate global predictions and inform decisions in the event of a solar storm, thereby minimizing — or even preventing — devastation to modern society,” said Vishal Upendran of the Inter-University Center for Astronomy and Astrophysics in India, in a March article published by NASA. | https://www.wric.com/news/u-s-world/fear-of-an-internet-apocalypse-is-brewing-how-likely-will-upcoming-solar-storms-wreak-havoc/ | 2023-06-30 19:33:17 | 1 | https://www.wric.com/news/u-s-world/fear-of-an-internet-apocalypse-is-brewing-how-likely-will-upcoming-solar-storms-wreak-havoc/ |
LOS ANGELES, May 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Muinzer, a privately held real estate investment firm founded by Marc Muinzer, alongside T2 Capital Management, today announced the acquisition of Village West near Purdue University in West Lafayette, IN. The property is one of the largest student-housing assets in the nation totaling 1,134 beds underpinned by 22 acres of land. The asset is currently 100% leased and 100% pre-leased for August 2023.
Muinzer originally acquired Village West in January 2020 with a West Coast based institutional equity partner. "This transaction unlocks significant value and allows our original institutional equity partner to successfully exit. It also provided Muinzer with the opportunity to increase our ownership stake in Village West while continuing our onsite property management role. We look forward to continuing to create value while providing superior customer service," said Marc Muinzer, Founder and CEO of his namesake firm. "Thank you to our incredible team, lenders, and investment partners. Even in an uncertain macroeconomic environment, we have successfully completed nearly $250 million of transactions thus far in 2023," added Mr. Muinzer.
Muinzer began investing in student-housing in 2002 and is one of the largest owners in the Big Ten and SEC Conferences. "Student-housing fundamentals are the strongest we have seen in the last 20 years. With our portfolio 100% leased and 100% pre-leased for August 2023, we continue to expand our team and acquisition goals. In 2023 and 2024 we are looking to acquire an additional $1 billion of student-housing assets near high-growth universities," added Michael Snyder, COO of Muinzer.
About Muinzer:
Muinzer and its affiliate South Street Capital were founded by Marc Muinzer in 2002. With offices in Los Angeles, Knoxville, West Lafayette, and Chicago, Muinzer is one of the largest owners of student housing in the Big Ten and SEC Conferences. Please visit www.muinzer.com for more information.
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Top 10 Public Builder's Online Homebuying Experience Wins 2022 Optimizer Award
GREENWOOD VILLAGE, Colo., Oct. 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Century Communities, Inc., a top 10 national homebuilder and industry leader in online sales, is honored to announce that the company's website—the first of its kind to feature a fully online homebuying process—won Optimizely's 2022 Optimizer Award for Best B2C Buying Experience. The award was presented at Optimizely's annual Opticon conference in San Diego, CA earlier this month.
"Homebuying is one of the most emotional and stressful buying experiences people go through in their lifetimes and everyone who has been through this knows how hard it can be," said Chad Wolf, Chief Customer Officer at Optimizely. "Century Communities has proven that this does not have to be the case. By utilizing Optimizely to bring the ease and richness of digital engagement to the homebuying process, Century Communities offers customers the ultimate in the B2C Buying Experience."
"This industry milestone was driven by our mission to provide A Home For Every Dream®, making it as seamless as possible for customers to find and purchase their dream home—whether in person at one of our sales centers or completely online through the website," said Alyson Benn, Vice President of Corporate Marketing at Century Communities.
"We're deeply honored to receive this award, which represents our passion for removing barriers and making homeownership accessible and achievable for buyers across the nation," said Liesel Cooper, National President of Century Communities.
DISCOVER THE FREEDOM OF ONLINE HOMEBUYING:
Century Communities is proud to feature its industry-first online homebuying experience on all available homes across the nation.
How it works:
- Shop homes at CenturyCommunities.com
- Click "Buy Now" on any available home
- Fill out a quick Buy Online form
- Electronically submit an initial earnest money deposit
- Electronically sign a purchase contract via DocuSign®
Learn more about the Buy Online experience at www.CenturyCommunities.com/online-homebuying.
FINAL WEEK OF 20TH ANNIVERSARY SAVINGS THROUGH 10/31!
Designed to keep homeownership in reach for aspiring buyers across the nation, the extended 20th Anniversary Sale offers savings on new homes from the company's two acclaimed homebuilding brands—Century Communities and Century Complete—with deals ranging from incredible limited-time pricing to closing cost assistance, move-in packages, and rate lock programs through the company's affiliate lender, Inspire Home Loans®—while supplies last!
*Offers vary by location and most offers cannot be combined with multiple offers. Buyers should consult their local Sales Associate for details.
Learn about savings and start your search at www.CenturyCommunities.com.
About Century Communities
Century Communities, Inc. (NYSE: CCS) is a top 10 national homebuilder, offering new homes under the Century Communities and Century Complete brands. Century is engaged in all aspects of homebuilding — including the acquisition, entitlement and development of land, along with the construction, innovative marketing and sale of quality homes designed to appeal to a wide range of homebuyers. The Colorado-based company operates in 17 states and over 45 markets across the U.S., and also offers title, insurance and lending services in select markets through its Parkway Title, IHL Home Insurance Agency, and Inspire Home Loans subsidiaries. To learn more about Century Communities, please visit www.centurycommunities.com.
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INDIANAPOLIS – Congratulations to Noblesville’s Preston Roberts for winning the Friday Night Fast Break Play of the Game from January 20, 2023.
Roberts displayed some quick hands on defense to take the ball away from Franklin Central and then took off down the court for the uncontested dunk in the Millers’ win over the Flashes.
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Eric Clapton, a critic of coronavirus vaccines and pandemic restrictions, has tested positive for COVID-19 and canceled two upcoming European gigs.
Clapton’s upcoming shows in Zurich on Tuesday and Milan on Wednesday will be rescheduled, he announced on his Facebook page and official online site. The 77-year-old rocker tested positive following his concert at London’s Royal Albert Hall on May 8.
“Eric is also anxious to avoid passing on any infection to any of his band, crew, promoters, their staff and of course, the fans,” the statement reads. He hopes to be able to resume the tour starting with two concerts in Bologna on May 20.
“It is very frustrating that having avoided COVID throughout lockdown and throughout the period when travel restrictions have been in place Eric should have succumbed to COVID at this point in time,” the statement reads.
Clapton has expressed skepticism of the COVID-19 vaccine in the past. In 2020, he and Van Morrison released an anti-lockdown song titled “Stand and Deliver” featuring the lyrics: “Do you want to be a free man, or do you want to be a slave?” He also lashed out a year later with the song “This Has Gotta Stop.”
Clapton got both AstraZeneca vaccine shots against the virus but said he had “severe reactions” and feared he’d never play again. The CDC says clinical trials have found the vaccine is safe. | https://www.wivb.com/entertainment-news/eric-clapton-cancels-shows-after-testing-positive-for-covid/ | 2022-05-19 10:28:41 | 0 | https://www.wivb.com/entertainment-news/eric-clapton-cancels-shows-after-testing-positive-for-covid/ |
NEW YORK, June 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Halper Sadeh LLC, an investor rights law firm, is investigating the following companies for potential violations of the federal securities laws and/or breaches of fiduciary duties to shareholders relating to:
Talaris Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ: TALS)'s merger with Tourmaline Bio, Inc. Talaris shareholders immediately prior to the proposed transaction are expected to own approximately 21.3% of the combined company. If you are a Talaris shareholder, click here to learn more about your rights and options.
Surface Oncology, Inc. (NASDAQ: SURF)'s sale to Coherus BioSciences, Inc. If you are a Surface shareholder, click here to learn more about your rights and options.
NexTier Oilfield Solutions Inc. (NYSE: NEX)'s sale to Patterson-UTI Energy, Inc. for 0.7520 shares of Patterson-UTI common stock for each share of NexTier common stock. Upon closing of the transaction, NexTier shareholders will own approximately 45% of the combined company. If you are a NexTier shareholder, click here to learn more about your rights and options.
CIRCOR International, Inc. (NYSE: CIR)'s sale to investment funds managed by KKR for $49.00 per share in cash. If you are a CIRCOR shareholder, click here to learn more about your rights and options.
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CDC investigating salmonella outbreak linked to flour
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is investigating a salmonella outbreak that has been linked to flour, and it's urging people not to eat or play with uncooked dough or batter.
A dozen illnesses — including three hospitalizations — have been reported in connection with the outbreak, spanning 11 states. However, the CDC says that the scale of the outbreak is probably much larger than the number of reported cases suggests.
The agency has not identified specific brands of flour involved in the outbreak.
Most of the patients whom the CDC has interviewed said they had eaten raw dough or batter in the week before falling ill, the timing of which spanned from December to mid-February. Flour was the only common ingredient in the raw dough or batter that was eaten.
Most flour is raw and hasn't been treated to kill germs that cause food poisoning, according to the CDC. Salmonella bacteria dies when it is cooked or baked, but people can get sick when eating or tasting foods that include raw flour. Raw dough used for crafts and play clay also poses a risk.
To stay safe, the CDC recommends following recipe or package instructions to fully cook cookies, cakes and other foods made with raw flour and using warm water and soap to wash hands, utensils, countertops and anything else that comes into contact with raw four. People should also use heat-treated flour for homemade playdough.
Symptoms of salmonella infection include diarrhea, fever and stomach cramps that can start within hours or days of consuming the bacteria. Most people will recover with treatment but should seek immediate attention from a health care provider if they have severe symptoms, symptoms that don't improve after a few days or signs of dehydration. | https://www.wesh.com/article/salmonella-outbreak-linked-to-flour/43481900 | 2023-04-01 01:19:53 | 1 | https://www.wesh.com/article/salmonella-outbreak-linked-to-flour/43481900 |
Republican Dave McCormick conceded Friday to celebrity doctor Mehmet Oz in Pennsylvania's Republican Senate primary as the state conducted a recount of the May 17 election.
According to The Associated Press, Oz led McCormick by 972 votes and the final results of the recount were expected early next week. In remarks to supporters on Friday evening, McCormick said he could not make up the deficit in the recount.
"Today I called Mehmet Oz to congratulate him on his victory, and I told him what I always told you: that I will do my part to try to unite Republicans and Pennsylvanians behind his candidacy, behind his nomination for the Senate," the former hedge fund CEO said.
Oz, who was endorsed by former President Donald Trump, will now face Democrat John Fetterman, the state's lieutenant governor, in November.
"I received a gracious phone call from David McCormick and am tremendously grateful for his pledge of support in the fall election," Oz tweeted. "We share the goal of a brighter future for Pennsylvania & America."
Fetterman is recovering from a stroke he suffered days before the primary; he needed to undergo a pacemaker implant procedure. He has since not returned to the campaign trail and has only done video appearances since.
Earlier Friday, Fetterman released a statement saying he should have taken his health more seriously and had not seen a doctor in five years.
"Like so many others, and so many men in particular, I avoided going to the doctor, even though I knew I didn't feel well. As a result, I almost died," Fetterman said.
He also posted a letter from his cardiologist who said that if Fetterman takes care of himself and follows doctors' orders, he will be able to return to the campaign trail and serve in the Senate.
The Senate seat is being vacated by retiring GOP Sen. Pat Toomey, creating the first open Senate seat in Pennsylvania in a dozen years. The Republican primary recount was automatic because Oz's lead was less than half a percentage point.
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UK award-winning sensory gift experience launches in the US
LONDON, Dec. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Independent, clean, British brand Floral Street has shaken things up again in the world of fragrance with their innovative Scentschool™ in a box. With fragrance reported as the most popular gift in beauty and 'gift experiences' being the fastest growing segment of the gifting industry, they are always ahead of the trend!
"We are dynamic and modern, bringing scent connoisseurship to a curious audience, in a fun and responsible way, and all at an affordable price," Michelle Feeney, Floral Street Founder.
Responding to the shift in customer shopping habits, this joyful voyage of fragrance discovery is so much more than just a perfume. It immerses senses in colours, smells and relatable words, and educates on the art of fragrance and provenance of sustainable ingredients from around the world. Already an award-winning experience in the UK it's just launched in the United States exclusively on www.floralstreet.com
A code in the box leads to a video with Floral Street's Founder and expert Floralista and interactive 'rub and release' ingredient cards offer a tease of eight cult scents from the Discovery Set in Scentschool™ in a box. Each is a mood enhancing luxury vegan fragrance from global best seller Wonderland Peony for when you are feeling delicate and dreamy to free spirited Arizona Bloom through to Wild Vanilla Orchid for those confident yet comforting moments. And with vanilla being the most popular perfume ingredient of all time this clean and conscious gift is for everyone!
"I always say have fun and surprise yourself and this is the best experience you can do on your own time. We inspire people to express themselves through fragrance and who they want to be every day" Michelle Feeney.
£41 & $54 with 10ml fragrance voucher / £74 & $97 with 50ml fragrance voucher - www.floralstreet.com
About Floral Street
Founded by global clean beauty pioneer, Michelle Feeney, offering eco-conscious fragrances accessible to all. 'Powered by flowers' and inspired by vibrant and diverse London culture they have sustainability at their heart. Their vegan and cruelty-free fragrances and ethical home scents are crafted by a master perfumer using responsibly sourced ingredients, and come in reusable, refillable, recyclable, or biodegradable packaging.
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SHARM EL SHEIKH, Egypt, Nov. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Bezos Earth Fund today announced $50 million to help accelerate Africa's locally led restoration movement as part of the $1 billion commitment to restoration made last year at COP26 in Glasgow.
On the first day of COP27, Bezos Earth Fund President and CEO Andrew Steer made the announcement during remarks at the World Leaders Summit.
Steer said, "Local groups are central to achieving Africa's restoration goals. We know that there are thousands of shovel-ready restoration projects across the continent, but insufficient training and funding to help these projects grow. Through its support of the African Forest Landscape Restoration Initiative (AFR100), the Bezos Earth Fund is working to remove three critical barriers to locally led restoration. First, we must build capacity—drawing on the expertise that exists within African institutions and beyond—to help restoration projects scale. Second, we must ensure that finance is intermediated more effectively to reach frontline groups. Finally, we must ensure that best-in-class monitoring systems are used to track progress on the ground."
Funding will help restore two African landscapes: one in the Rusizi Basin, part of the larger Congo Basin ecosystem, and the second in the Great Rift Valley, home to Kenya's most iconic forests and a breadbasket for the region. Funding will support restoration by entrepreneurs, community leaders, and smallholder farmers and training for these groups to grow their operations. It also includes robust monitoring and verification systems. Data from the Land and Carbon Lab will underpin monitoring efforts, providing real-time information on land use changes and associated carbon fluxes.
The funding will add to the Earth Fund's prior grant to the AFR100 to accelerate restoration across the continent. This funding was invested in a "Top 100" best-in-class African restoration projects and small businesses. These locally-led efforts are restoring 20,000 hectares, creating 25,000 full and part-time jobs, and adopting geo-referenced project monitoring tools. Together these projects and businesses act as models that can be scaled up across millions of hectares.
At COP26, Earth Fund Founder and Chair Jeff Bezos announced a $3 billion commitment to nature to conserve the nature we have left ($1 billion), restore what we have lost ($1 billion), and transform food systems to grow what we need to live without destroying the planet for future generations ($1 billion).
"Since COP26 the Earth Fund has invested $300 million for conservation in the Congo Basin, Tropical Andes, and Eastern Tropical Pacific Seascape, as well as $50 million to scale up restoration globally. The Bezos Earth Fund is delighted to announce today another $50 million to accelerate restoration in Africa, the continent where both the need and opportunity for restoration are the greatest," said Steer.
"Africa's restoration movement is taking off," said Wanjira Mathai, an advisor to the Bezos Earth Fund. "Thousands of restoration SMEs and community groups are transforming landscapes and livelihoods across the continent. The time to invest in Africa's restoration generation is now!"
Sixty-five percent of arable land in Sub-Saharan Africa is too damaged to produce food, even as 70% of its people rely on it for their livelihoods. More than 750 million hectares of land could be restored across the continent. The African Union has set an ambitious target to restore 100 million hectares of degraded land by 2030 through the AFR100 and Great Green Wall initiatives. Restoration at this scale would sequester 3.0 GtCO2e – equivalent to taking 650 million cars off the road for one year – and improve food and water security, livelihoods, and climate resilience of an estimated 235 million African people.
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WFO BROWNSVILLE Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Monday, April 10, 2023
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SPECIAL WEATHER STATEMENT
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Brownsville TX
101 PM CDT Mon Apr 10 2023
...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of northwestern Jim
Hogg, northwestern Brooks and northeastern Zapata Counties through
145 PM CDT...
At 101 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 8
miles south of Bruni, or 11 miles west of Hebbronville, moving
southeast at 15 mph.
HAZARD...Winds in excess of 30 mph and pea size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is
possible.
Locations impacted include...
Hebbronville, Las Lomitas, Gruy Stadium, Jim Hogg County Airport,
Hebbronville High School, South Fork Estates and Hebbronville Border
Patrol Station.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional information
and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.
LAT...LON 2734 9855 2734 9852 2727 9852 2726 9854
2701 9880 2726 9896 2727 9895 2727 9880
2735 9880 2736 9863 2734 9862 2734 9859
2736 9859 2736 9855
TIME...MOT...LOC 1801Z 303DEG 12KT 2731 9887
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.25 IN
MAX WIND GUST...30 MPH
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CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas, May 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, STX Beef Company, LLC (STX) announced the purchase of Missouri Prime Beef Packers. STX will take over operatorship immediately.
Missouri Prime Beef Packers is located approximately 20 miles north of Springfield in Pleasant Hope, Missouri. The plant, which sits on 256 acres, currently processes approximately 750 head of cattle per day in its 88,000 square foot facility.
"STX prides itself on taking care of our customers while offering customized solutions, and developing long-lasting commercial relationships," Terry Maul, STX Beef Company CEO said. "Missouri is home to a thriving beef industry, and we will be focused on delivering reliable service and dependable products to our customers."
STX is a JDH Capital company based in Corpus Christi, Texas, that currently operates a 250,000 square foot facility that processes over 1,000 head of cattle per day.
About STX Beef Company
STX Beef Company is a portfolio company of JDH Capital and is located in Corpus Christi. STX offers a comprehensive product line, including a consistent supply of boxed beef across USDA Prime, Choice, Select, Ground Beef and Export products.
About JDH Capital
JDH Capital is a private investment firm based in Houston, TX. JDH Capital engages in a wide range of investment activities including private equity and structured debt across multiple industries. It has partnered with numerous portfolio companies to provide growth capital or assist with special situations.
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Balaji is a seasoned professional with extensive strategic, operational and governance experience in all aspects of HR Management
BANGALORE, India , June 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Sonata Software, a global IT services and technology solutions company, has announced that Balaji Kumar has joined the Company as Chief Human Resources Officer, responsible for HR function globally. Balaji will be based out of the Company's Corporate Office at Bangalore, India.
In his last stint, Balaji was the Chief Human Resources Officer globally at L&T Infotech. Prior to that he has held senior HR positions at reputed companies like Larsen & Toubro Ltd., Microsoft, Citibank and Unilever. Balaji is a Management Graduate from Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS) and has diverse experience across the HR function including employee engagement, talent management, organization development and HR Business Partnering. He also possesses a master's degree in law and has practiced law earlier.
As part of its aggressive growth strategy, Sonata Software has been investing significantly in leadership talent to serve its clients, people and our social objectives. Balaji's induction is one more step in that direction. His expertise and experience will help the organization scale to meet the challenges of high growth in an ultra-competitive environment.
Samir Dhir, Whole - Time Director & CEO, Sonata Software, said, "I am excited to welcome Balaji to Sonata Software. With his rich experience, Balaji will be able to drive our people strategy and vision, create the best-in-class capabilities to create success for our employees, attract top talent and continue to drive towards our core values. As Sonata enters the next growth phase, we have invested in creating a Sonatian-experience where the employees can continue to excel, innovate and deliver high-quality outcomes for our clients."
"I am delighted to join Sonata Software, a totally customer-driven and people-centric organization. I am looking forward to partner with the team to help deliver a world-class experience to Sonatians and align Sonata's talent and culture agenda to accelerate the successful journey to provide our customers digital transformation services using our proprietary 'Platformation™' framework to create innovative, platform-based, business solutions," said Balaji.
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Brut Farris moved into a cottage among the towering redwoods overlooking the Boulder Creek deep in the Santa Cruz Mountains of Northern California about 15 years ago because it was scenic — not sacred.
It didn’t hurt that there was plenty of space for him and his friends to shoot their bows and park their Harleys.
So when he stumbled upon a toppled-over statue of the Virgin Mary in a stone enclosure while helping extend the driveway to the edge of a hillside, he didn’t think much about chucking it into a sinkhole with other debris.
He had no idea back then that the property’s previous owner, the late Cora Evans who died here in 1957, was a candidate for sainthood in the Catholic Church. He hadn’t heard the stories that she was considered a mystic and fell into deep trances and wrote thousands of pages about walks with God. He didn’t know that she tended a meandering garden path down the hillside where she prayed before religious statues tucked into homemade rock grottos.
“I was unhip to that,” said Farris, 57, who wishes he had the statue back. “I’m mad at myself for letting it go.”
This week, two cousins will travel to the Vatican to make the case for Evans’ sainthood, a prospect that could one day turn this unlikely spot in the Santa Cruz Mountains into a holy destination, like Lourdes and Fatima.
“Our Lord did say that that will become a shrine later on in the future,” said Michael Huston, 75, one of the cousins whose grandmother was best friends with Evans. “We don’t know if that’s going to be 100 years from now or what.”
If it’s anytime soon, believers might find, along with the Harleys and ATVs in the driveway, a place of curiosities and contradictions, the secular and the sacred, amid damage from this winter’s storms that even insurance companies would consider “Acts of God.”
The cousins say they hope to one day purchase the property, but for now, they are concentrating on their trip next week to the Vatican – 6,200 miles away – where they will meet with the Congregation of Saints who will further investigate Evans’ cause. For more than two decades, Huston and his cousin, Mike McDevitt, have been pursuing the case for sainthood, publishing books of Evans’ writings, assembling histories and testimonials about her life and holding retreats in her name. Evans has already cleared the first hurdle for sainthood: She is considered a “Servant of God.” The next step would be the Vatican declaring her “Venerable,” meaning she is “heroic in virtue.”
Only 11 Americans have ever been canonized as saints. There are more than 100 other would-be saints from the United States — many who died more than a century or two ago — who have never advanced beyond Servant of God.
But the Diocese of Monterey, which encompasses Evans’ home and sanctioned the cousin’s efforts, and the Rev. Gary Thomas, the former Sacred Heart pastor from Saratoga who advised the cousins along the sainthood journey, believe she is a strong candidate.
Evans was born into a Mormon family in Utah in 1904 but became disillusioned with the church after she married. After listening to an inspirational radio program, she converted to Catholicism. She had three children, including a son who died at 11 months old. The family moved to Los Angeles first, where she connected with Jesuit priests and began to have mystic visions of the life of Jesus. Believers would go to her house and witness her in a trance-like state of “ecstasy,” Thomas said in an interview. She levitated from her bed, he said, and experienced stigmata, the bleeding from her palms like Christ did from the cross. Huston says his parents witnessed it.
Evans is considered a “mystic” because she had spiritual visions that were not considered hallucinations.
“When she would come back to herself, she would share what she had seen — having to do with Jesus, Mary and Joseph,” Thomas said.
Unlike priests and nuns known for starting schools or serving the poor, Evans is a candidate for sainthood, Thomas said, because of her spiritual gifts that allowed her to “see” the life of Jesus unfold in a much more detailed way than even the Bible.
She also might be an appealing, relatable saint, Huston said, because unlike many female saints who were nuns, Evans was a 20th-century wife and mother who suffered the loss of a child.
But first, the Vatican congregation must review 11,000 pages of documents compiled by Huston and McDevitt and others, neatly packed in 11 white boxes, wrapped in red ribbon and secured with the wax seal of the Monterey Diocese.
On April 20, the cousins and a small group of supporters, including McDevitt’s wife, Pam, will witness the moment when the Congregation of Saints “breaks the seals” and commits to investigating Evans’ life.
If all goes well, perhaps in as few as five years, Evans may join more than 80 others in the Venerable category worldwide. But then comes the trickiest part for sainthood – proving two miracles after her death. Her supporters would have to show the Vatican that prayers made directly to Evans led to both miracles, such as healing someone suffering from a medically incurable disease.
Turning Evans’ former Boulder Creek home and property into a shrine, however, might require another miracle.
After her death, her property a half mile from Johnnie’s Super Market in downtown Boulder Creek was purchased, then split in two. Her three-bedroom house sits on one lot and looks ready to fall down the hillside into the rain-swollen creek. During this winter’s storms, a tree smashed through the back deck, and large branches pierced the roof. A blue tarp covers most of it now. The garage doors won’t open and the house slopes so far toward the hillside that a marble could roll from the front door to the back.
The owner, William Kersten, built a 6-foot fence around his property after thieves stole his tools, and today an entrance is nearly impossible to find. In the 15 years he’s owned the home, the retired building maintenance supervisor never once heard the name Cora Evans, much less the idea of turning the property into a shrine.
“Well, the place needs a full-on makeover, that’s for sure,” Kersten said.
The second lot includes a red, one-room cottage where Farris lives and where Evans apparently put up guests. A new home was built next to it sometime later, where Farris’s landlord and other biker friends live.
For a while, a woman rented an apartment underneath it and swore the place was haunted, said Jim Cicero, who lives upstairs.
And instead of gardens and a sanctuary to the Blessed Mother Mary down by the creek, Farris has set up a mannequin for target shooting with his bow and arrow.
Sometimes, when Cicero has taken photos of the property near the creek, the prints are filled with bubble-like orbs.
“We don’t see them when we take the pictures, but later on, we see all these orbs on our pictures,” said Cicero, who grew up in the Lutheran Church. “It probably has something to do with the water, but other people think that it’s some supernatural kind of thing.”
Already, nearly two dozen strangers have shown up over the years asking about Cora Evans, and Farris often obliges with a quick tour on his side of the property.
He still feels bad about burying the shrine to the Virgin Mary. But it’s not the only one discovered on the property. Another free-standing concrete grotto, without a statue inside, somehow ended up leaning against the newer house where Cicero lives. When Cicero’s Aunt Marian visited and learned about Evans, she asked if she could have it — and put her own statue of the Virgin Mary inside. So Cicero heaved it into the back of his truck and drove it to Livermore, where his son then drove it to her backyard in Boise, Idaho.
“My daughter gave me this statue 12 years ago, it fits perfect in there like it was meant to be,” said Marian Bailey, who took up reading extensively about Cora Evans. “I feel strongly that she should be considered a saint and what she saw and experienced was real.”
Just last week, below the debris pile and obscured by brush, Kersten found yet another grotto — empty but still upright — and dug out nearly three feet of dark humus that had settled inside.
The statue that wound up in the sinkhole might have been broken or cracked at the time, Farris said, a condition that might lend him a little grace for tossing it. Still, he tries to look on the bright side of his own bungle.
“It’s almost a blessing” that he buried the shrine when he did, he said. “Now at least it’s still here – because Jimmy’s aunt would have got two of ‘em.”
It will “take a minute,” he said, but now that he understands the extra significance of the statue that he hurled into a sinkhole 15 years ago, he plans to resurrect it.
Someday, pilgrims may want to see it.
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SALT LAKE CITY (KTVX) — The family of murdered YouTube creator Gabby Petito has filed a $50 million wrongful death suit against the Moab Police Department, according to the family’s attorneys.
Further details regarding the lawsuit are expected to be released during a press conference at 11:30 a.m. CT. The conference will be live-streamed in the video player above.
The Petito family is suing Moab Police over a domestic abuse investigation involving Petito and her fiancé Brian Laundrie in August 2021. The couple was driving through Utah on the way to Wyoming when extended arguments between them reportedly erupted into violence near a Moab grocery store. The suit claims that because police did not apprehend Laundrie for the fight in Moab, it led “to further and escalating domestic violence, leaving her to eventually be strangled to death by [Laundrie].”
Her death came roughly two weeks after the Moab incident. Her body would not be found until Sept. 19, 2021.
Parker and McConkie trial attorneys shared a draft of the lawsuit, which can be viewed in its entirety below. The Petito family is suing former Moab Police Chief Bret Edge, Asst. Chief Braydon Palmer, Officer Eric Pratt, Officer Daniel Robbins, the entire department, and 10 other unidentified individuals, in addition to the department as an entity.
The family is asking for a jury trial. Not listed in the lawsuit are the Arches National Park officers that responded to the incident.
Edge took federal Family Medical Leave Act time during the investigation into his department’s handling of the incident and eventually left the department.
Pratt and Robbins were the responding officers on the day of the incident. They pulled the couple over for speeding and swerving near the entrance to Arches National Park. They found Petito crying “uncontrollably,” according to the police report, and both Petito and Laundrie said they had been arguing throughout the day.
Petito admitted to striking Laundrie first, which led to a struggle between the two. At some point, Laundrie grabbed Petito by the face, leading to cuts. Laundrie also sustained scratches on his arm. Police eventually determined the incident was not a domestic assault.
An independent investigation by the Price City Police Department, however, noted that just because Petito may have struck Laundrie first doesn’t mean she was the “predominant aggressor in [their] relationship,” and noted that Petito was likely a long-term victim of domestic violence.
“Would Gabby be alive today if this case was handled differently?” Capt. Brandon Ratcliffe wrote in the report following the investigation. “That is an impossible question to answer despite it being the answer many people want to know. Nobody knows and nobody will ever know the answer to that question.”
According to the family’s lawsuit, Petito contacted her family after the incident, showing them pictures of the scratches she sustained. Her family says they then began arranging to fly Petito home, but they instead “stepped back” from those arrangements upon learning police were investigating the matter.
The Petito family alleges investigating officers “never directly questioned [Laundrie] about whether he hit Gabby or how she ended up with scratches on her face.” The family called the police investigation “deeply flawed,” claiming officers treated Laundrie “as if he were the victim of domestic abuse rather than the perpetrator.”
“You know why the domestic assault code is there? It’s there to protect people,” Pratt can be heard saying in the body camera footage from the August 2021 incident. “The reason why they don’t give us discretion on these things is because too many times women at risk want to go back to their abuser, they just wanted him to stop, they don’t want to have to be separated, they don’t want him to be charged, they don’t want him to go to jail — and then they end up getting worse and worse treatment and end up getting killed.”
The suit claims Pratt, instead “coached [Petito] to provide answers that the officers used to justify their decision not to enforce Utah law.” The lawsuit says officers were trained by Asst. Chief Braydon Palmer to provide that coaching to people like Petito.
The Utah legislature has removed the ability for officers to use their own discretion in investigating domestic abuse cases.
The lawsuit specifically calls out Pratt for “choosing to believe [Laundrie] … assuming [Petito’s] responsibility for the fight.” Pratt is also accused of turning off his body camera during his preliminary investigation, and the suit calls his employment in Moab into question due to previous allegations of sexual misconduct and domestic abuse while he served as police chief in Salina, Utah. Nexstar’s KTVX is not aware of any charges or convictions on Pratt’s record.
Pratt remains with the department and has since been promoted to detective. He serves as a school resource officer in the Grand County School District.
The lawsuit states that its aim, beyond suing for wrongful death, is to be a “vehicle for systemic change and a reckoning about how the police enforce the State’s domestic abuse laws.”
“The officers egregiously misinterpreted [Petito’s] extreme emotional distress, seeing it as the cause of the domestic violence rather than its result,” states the lawsuit. “Officer Pratt, in particular, was fundamentally biased in his approach to the investigation, choosing to believe [Petito’s] abuser, ignoring evidence that [Petito] was the victim and intentionally looking for loopholes to get around the requirements of Utah law and his duty to protect [Petito].”
The Moab Police released a statement and an independent report on the incident in January, both of which are publicly available. Wednesday night, the City of Moab responded to the threat of the family’s lawsuit, saying Petito’s death “is a terrible tragedy” but that Moab Police officers “are not responsible for Gabrielle Petito’s eventual murder.”
“Ms. Petito is believed to have died in Wyoming in late August 2021, more than two weeks after she and Brian Laundrie visited Moab and interacted with Moab City Police. At that time, our officers acted with kindness, respect, and empathy toward Ms. Petito,” the city’s statement reads. “The attorneys for the Petito family seem to suggest that somehow our officers could see into the future based on this single interaction. In truth, on Aug. 12, no one could have predicted the tragedy that would occur weeks later and hundreds of miles away, and the City of Moab will ardently defend against this lawsuit.”
A draft of the Petito family’s lawsuit can be read below.
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Bernice King, CEO of the Martin Luther King Jr. Center for Nonviolent Social Change and daughter of Martin Luther King, Jr., this week blasted Arizona gubernatorial candidate Kari Lake (R) after she said that the former activist leader would have been an “American First” Republican.
“What you share here is false and dismissive of Daddy’s seminal work and beliefs,” Bernice King tweeted in response to a video of Lake’s remarks about Martin Luther King Jr.
Lake, an outspoken supporter of former President Trump, said at an event promoting her candidacy that Martin Luther King Jr., John F. Kennedy and the founding fathers of the U.S. would all sign onto the “America First” agenda championed by the ex-president.
“I’m a true believer that if MLK, Reverend Martin Luther King, Jr. were alive today, if JFK were alive today, if our founding fathers were alive today, they would be America First Republicans,” said Lake.
Bernice King elaborated on her dispute of Lake’s claim by listing issues on which her father would disagree with the current Republican party, including “ending/preventing voter suppression” and “treating all, including immigrants, with dignity.”
She linked the website of her company, the King Center for Nonviolent Social Change, as a resource for Lake to learn about the late reverend.
Bernice King also referred readers to three books written by her father: “Where Do We Go from Here: Chaos or Community?,” “Why We Can’t Wait” and “‘In a Single Garment of Destiny:’ A Global Vision of Justice.”
Author Keith Boykin, who published the video to which Bernice King responded, said that Lake was “claiming that MLK would support the party trying to kill the Voting Rights Act he fought to enact.”
Martin Luther King Jr. was a vocal supporter of the Voting Rights Act signed into law in 1965 by President Lyndon Johnson.
Democrats, including President Biden, have introduced more expansive voting laws in recent years in response to moves they say continue to cause Black voters to lack voting access.
The John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act, which would make it more difficult for states to restrict voting, passed the House last year. The Freedom to Vote Act, introduced last year, would guarantee voting rights to convicted criminals unless those criminals are serving a felony sentence.
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CEO Martin Mao and people-first culture earn company four awards
NEW YORK, Jan. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Chronosphere, the only cloud native observability platform that tames rampant data growth and complexity for engineers, today announced that it has been recognized for its outstanding culture and leadership with four Best Places to Work awards from workplace platform Comparably. Chronosphere secured wins across all of its fourth quarter award categories including Best Best CEO, Company Culture, Best Company for Women, and Best Company for Diversity. Comparably Awards are based on sentiment ratings anonymously provided by employees about their workplaces in multiple categories on Comparably.com during a 12-month period.
"Since our founding, we've worked hard to build a people-first culture at Chronosphere that prioritizes diversity, equity and inclusion, while creating room for personal and professional growth. We're beyond proud to be recognized by Comparably for honoring the one-of-a-kind workplace that our leadership has cultivated," said Gabriela Serret-Campos, VP of People Operations at Chronosphere. "This recognition also underscores what we at Chronosphere already know: a great culture starts with a great CEO. With Martin Mao at the helm, our team works everyday to prove that great culture and sustained growth can go hand in hand."
Earlier this year, Chronosphere also earned a spot on Comparably's "Best Perks & Benefits" list and was recognized on recruitment platform Otta's "Rocket List 2022" as one of the fastest-growing companies to accelerate your career.
Chronosphere has built a unique, remote-first culture that puts its employees first and allows everyone to bring their whole self to work. The company offers industry-leading benefits including expanded medical benefits like gender affirmation, family planning spending accounts, life coaching, and fitness and well-being spending accounts. To encourage live connections and collaborations, the company also organizes monthly hub events, in person team meetings, company-wide gatherings and celebrations.
Throughout 2022, Chronosphere invested heavily in personnel, growing its employee count to more than 250 people distributed globally with hubs in Seattle, New York and Europe. Chronosphere's people-first culture has attracted top talent that has fueled continued business growth. As recently reported, the company tripled its Annual Recurring Revenue, solidifying its place as one of the industry's fastest growing companies.
Chronosphere plans for continued growth in 2023 and is actively recruiting for a number of roles across the globe. To learn more about open opportunities, please visit chronosphere.io/careers.
About Chronosphere
Chronosphere is the only cloud native observability platform that puts engineering organizations back in control by taming rampant data growth and cloud native complexity while accelerating innovation. Faster alerts and issue resolution ensures responsive and reliable cloud native workloads underlying the most valuable services at leading organizations like DoorDash, Robinhood, and Abnormal Security. Teams at organizations of all sizes trust Chronosphere to help them drive competitive advantage and world-class customer experiences while reducing engineering burnout and eliminating lock-in. Chronosphere is a remote-first company, backed by Greylock, Lux Capital, General Atlantic, Addition and Founders Fund. For more information, visit https://chronosphere.io or follow @chronosphereio.
About Comparably Awards
Comparably Awards is an annual series launched in late 2017 highlighting the best CEOs and places to work by those who know best – employees. Based solely on sentiment feedback provided by current employees who anonymously rated their employers on Comparably.com, workers answer structured questions (in yes/no, true/false, 1-10 scale, and multiple-choice formats) spanning 16 different workplace topics, from compensation, perks, and benefits to work-life balance, career growth, and leadership. Each answer is then given a numerical score and compared to companies of similar size. The final data set of winners are compiled from over 15 million ratings across 70,000 companies within a 12-month period.
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Latest version of trusted synthetic data generation software boasts intuitive new UI
VENICE, Italy, April 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ - Replica Analytics Ltd., an Aetion® company, today announced the release of Replica Synthesis 3.0, its privacy and utility preserving synthetic data generation software that has been updated with an enhanced user experience. This makes it easier for analysts to train generative models and evaluate their utility and privacy. The company unveiled the latest version of its trusted software during a Privacy Enhancing Technologies (PETs) demonstration at the Privacy Symposium, which attracts data protection experts from around the globe to discuss developments in data protection regulations, compliance, and innovative technologies.
"There is a serious data challenge impacting important research and innovation in healthcare, in part due to increasingly strict privacy requirements," says Dr. Khaled El Emam, Replica Analytics' Senior Vice-President and General Manager. Dr. El Emam, who co-founded the company and who is also the Canada Research Chair in Medical Artificial Intelligence (AI) at the University of Ottawa, has been developing and deploying PETs for two decades, with a primary focus on healthcare. "Synthetic data is rapidly emerging as a practical PET for addressing data access and sharing problems responsibly, enabling greater data utilization while meeting the requirements of contemporary regulations such as the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the US Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)."
Synthetic data is generated from real data. A machine learning model captures the patterns in an original dataset and then generates new data from that model which closely captures the properties and patterns in the original dataset. Because synthetic data is generated from a model, it has low disclosure risks. A growing body of research offers evidence that synthetic data can reduce privacy risk and maintain data utility.
In addition to showcasing Replica Synthesis 3.0 during the Privacy Symposium's PETs demonstration today, the company's Senior Director of Data Science, Lucy Mosquera, was invited to speak on an International Cooperation and Medical Data Sharing panel a couple of days earlier. There, presenters discussed regulatory issues and challenges related to international transfers of data for clinical research and Ms. Mosquera shared insights about technical enablers, including synthetic data generation and re-identification risk assessments.
Organizations working with data that are interested in exploring synthetic data solutions and receiving a demo of the Replica Synthesis 3.0 software are invited to reach out to Replica Analytics via its web contact form.
Replica Analytics Ltd. is the premier science-based SDG technology provider to the healthcare industry. The company is a pioneer in the development of unique technologies for generating privacy-protective synthetic data that maintain the statistical properties of real-world data (RWD). The company was acquired in late 2021 by Aetion®, the leading regulatory-grade real-world evidence (RWE) technology provider. Replica Synthesis software provides a full suite of synthetic data generation and evaluation capabilities that can solve multiple grand challenges facing the life sciences industry, and health research in general. For more information, visit: https://replica-analytics.com/.
Aetion Inc. is a healthcare analytics company that delivers real-world evidence for the manufacturers, purchasers, and regulators of medical treatments and technologies. The Aetion Evidence Platform® analyzes data from the real world to produce transparent, rapid, and scientifically validated answers on safety, effectiveness, and value. Founded by Harvard Medical School faculty members with decades of experience in epidemiology and health outcomes research, Aetion informs healthcare's most critical decisions—what works best, for whom, and when—to guide product development, commercialization, and payment innovation. Learn more at aetion.com and follow us at @aetioninc.
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TAIPEI, April 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The MIH Consortium, an open electric vehicle (EV) initiative by Hon Hai Technology Group (Foxconn), showcases expertise and innovation in the automotive supply chain on the global stage at 2023 Auto Shanghai. With over 2,600 global members across 14 working groups, MIH is striving to establish a comprehensive EV supply chain, with a particular focus on enabling the future of smart cities for mobility service providers and fleet operators.
Last November, MIH launched "Project X" to provide partners interested in entering the EV market with the freedom to select vehicle segment and specifications via a modular and highly customizable system. To showcase Project X's open and agnostic spirit and the technical achievements of MIH's working groups, an A-Segment three-seater electric vehicle has been designed as the initial demonstration model. The project is progressing steadily, and the Project X prototype is scheduled to make its debut at the 2023 Japan Mobility Show in Tokyo in October, with six-seater and nine-seater prototypes also expected to be launched within the next two years.
Jack Cheng, CEO of MIH Consortium, has reaffirmed the consortium's commitment to play a pivotal role in the future of global smart cities, participating actively in enabling services such as ride-hailing, carpooling, car-sharing, delivery, and logistics fleets. Cheng has further revealed that MIH plans to launch Proof of Concept (POC) projects in Southeast Asia, including Thailand and Japan, with the B2B approach based on "Project X" being the foundation in defining MIH's portfolio of EV products. Additionally, MIH has announced its intention to develop a new range of electric vehicles including tuk-tuks and commercial vehicles, including mini vans, 3.5-ton trucks, and 5-ton trucks.
Following MIH's participation in Taiwan's largest smart mobility exhibition, "2035 E-Mobility Taiwan & Taipei AMPA," their partners C2A Security, DeepDrive, Elaphe, FEV, Foxconn Industrial Internet (Fii), HCMF Group, Longsys, UL Solutions and Voyager Technology is making another strong impression at the 2023 Shanghai International Auto Show, demonstrating cutting-edge technology solutions.
MIH is set to make significant strides in the global electric vehicle and smart mobility markets. The anticipated debut of the Project X prototype along with new smart city initiatives will be made at the Japan Mobility Show in October. MIH is committed to the development of smart city, customizable and modular vehicles, and global partnerships to offer compelling option for businesses seeking smart EV and mobility solutions.
About MIH Consortium
MIH Consortium is creating an open EV ecosystem that promotes collaboration in the mobility industry. We realize key technologies, develop reference designs and standards, while we bridge the gap between members in the ecosystem resulting in a lower barrier to entry, accelerated innovation, and shorter development cycles. Our goal is to bring the strategic partners together to build the next generation of EV, autonomous driving, and mobility service applications.
For More: https://www.mih-ev.org
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PITTSBURGH, Dec. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- "I thought there could be a better way for police to locate a stolen vehicle," said an inventor, from Mentone, Ala., "so I invented the TAG TRACKING DEVICE. My design could save valuable time when investigating criminal acts involving vehicles and improve the Amber Alert system."
The patent-pending invention provides an effective tracking device for a vehicle license plate. In doing so, it enables law enforcement to locate the vehicle if it is involved in criminal activity. As a result, it could enhance safety and convenience. The invention features an innovative design that is easy to activate so it is ideal for vehicle owners and manufacturers. Additionally, it is producible in design variations and a prototype model is available upon request.
The original design was submitted to the Birmingham sales office of InventHelp. It is currently available for licensing or sale to manufacturers or marketers. For more information, write Dept. 21-BRK-4160, InventHelp, 217 Ninth Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15222, or call (412) 288-1300 ext. 1368. Learn more about InventHelp's Invention Submission Services at http://www.InventHelp.com
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Amid High Energy Prices and Environmental Concerns, 64% of Voters, including 65% of Democrats, Believe Increased Production Can Help the World Address Climate Change
PITTSBURGH, July 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- A nationwide poll conducted by Democratic polling firm Impact Research reveals that most Americans view natural gas as an affordable and reliable alternative to coal that will help address climate change and support increasing natural gas production. The survey was commissioned by EQT Corporation (NYSE: EQT), the largest producer of natural gas in the United States. It also found that, after hearing about natural gas's benefits, strong majorities of both parties are in favor of building new natural gas pipeline infrastructure to support increased production.
"Americans are recognizing the tremendous impact natural gas can make in our efforts to provide the world with energy security, lower energy prices and inflation and address climate change," said Toby Z. Rice, President and Chief Executive Officer of EQT. "These poll results demonstrate that Americans want more natural gas production and support the infrastructure needed to make it a reality."
The nationwide poll of registered voters found that a bipartisan majority of Americans support expanding natural gas infrastructure to reduce emissions as part of a larger, steady energy transition. Additional key findings include:
American voters favor a steady energy transition
- 65% of Americans, 67% of younger Democrats and 60% of Independents favor a steady transition to cleaner energy sources using any option currently available to keep energy affordable and reliable, even if they aren't completely renewable
- 64% of voters, including 61% of Independents and a majority of Democrats, want to see natural gas used more as a source of energy, ranking only slightly behind renewables, like solar and wind
Increased natural gas production is broadly supported by American voters
- Nearly 70% of all voters support increasing natural gas production, including 60% of Democrats and 67% of Independents
Natural gas can help reduce emissions
- 65% of Democrats and 64% of all voters believe increased production of natural gas can help the world address climate change by reducing emissions
Americans see the need for increased infrastructure
- Understanding the benefits of natural gas and that a lack of infrastructure is an obstacle to increasing natural gas production, 73% of voters, including 70% of Independents and 67% of Democrats, support building new natural gas pipelines in the United States
Voters across party lines say they would be more likely to vote for a candidate who supports an increase in natural gas production
- By a 33-point margin, voters say they are more likely to support a political candidate who supports increasing the production of natural gas, including by a 19-point margin among Democrats and a 31-point margin among Independents.
The nationwide online poll was conducted by Impact Research of 1,057 registered voters, with an additional oversample of 578 Democrats between June 2 – June 8, 2022. The margin of error for the main sample is +/- 3 and +/- 3.4 for the overall Democratic sample.
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Bridget McNie
Director of Communications
412.720.4500
Bridget.mcnie@eqt.com
About EQT
EQT Corporation is a leading independent natural gas production company with operations focused in the cores of the Marcellus and Utica Shales in the Appalachian Basin. We are dedicated to responsibly developing our world-class asset base and being the operator of choice for our stakeholders. By leveraging a culture that prioritizes operational efficiency, technology and sustainability, we seek to continuously improve the way we produce environmentally responsible, reliable and low-cost energy. We have a longstanding commitment to the safety of our employees, contractors, and communities, and to the reduction of our overall environmental footprint. Our values are evident in the way we operate and in how we interact each day – trust, teamwork, heart, and evolution are at the center of all we do. To learn more, visit eqt.com.
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BABYLON, N.Y. , March 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Greenman-Pedersen, Inc., (GPI) has named Patrick A. Kenneally, P.E., President/CEO. The announcement was made on February 21, 2023, by Board of Directors Chairman, Steven Greenman, P.E. Kenneally supersedes Christer Ericsson, P.E., who's successful 5-year tenure as President/CEO helped steer the company's strategic direction, operational improvements, resource management, and corporate culture.
Kenneally has been with GPI for close to 30 years holding several leadership positions in the organization, including his most recent role of Northeast Regional Officer. With his extensive professional experience and long GPI tenure, he brings a strong technical and managerial skillset to the position cohesive with GPI's values.
"We have built a solid foundation for future growth, including strengthening our team with regional leadership, evolving with innovative solutions for our client base, and improving our operations while managing costs," said Kenneally, "The Board and I are committed to continuing to move our business forward to provide sustainable solutions needed for the future."
"I'm pleased to appoint Pat (Kenneally) as President/CEO ," said Greenman, "He is a strong leader and has a proven track record of success in operational strategy and business development that aligns very well with GPI's growth goals and vision. Pat will help amplify GPI's strategic objectives and further solidify our industry leadership position."
GPI is nationally ranked in the Engineering News Record as one of the Top 70 design firms. With a staff of over 1700 professionals, our wide-ranging resources allow us to handle vertical and horizontal infrastructure projects for both public and private sector clients varying in size and complexity.
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Like mother, like daughter.
Kim Kardashian's mini-me North West turned heads at Paris Fashion Week, stepping out in an edgy pinstriped outfit made from the same material as her mom's dress at the Jean-Paul Gaultier runway show on July 6. While the 9-year-old looked like she meant business in a white blouse and black tie tucked under her patterned vest and skirt, her mom opted for a more glam look in a long gown that featured a beige-colored bustier.
Though the pair rocked dynamically opposing shoes (chunky platform boots for North and sleek pointed heels for Kim), they completed their ensembles with matching silver nose rings that were attached to chains around their necks, as well as similar circular sunglasses.
And as if her unique style hasn't already cemented her as a rising It Girl, North—who Kim shares with ex Kanye West along with Saint, 6, Chicago, 4, and Psalm, 3—was seen rubbing elbows with fashion royalty at the event. Not only was she seated next to Anna Wintour at the front row, but she was also seen chatting it up backstage with designer Olivier Rousteing and grandma Kris Jenner.
Kim and North's mother-daughter outing comes just a day after they served up some looks while visiting the Balenciaga store and Jean-Paul Gaultier headquarters in Paris. For the occasion, North gave a sweet nod to her dad by donning a varsity jacket from the Donda rapper's former streetwear label, Pastelle, that he rocked at the 2008 American Music Awards.
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Oakland Mayor-elect Sheng Thao secured defeated her biggest competitor, Loren Taylor, by just under 700 votes in the final round of ranked-choice voting in a nail-biting race. New data shows the city’s voting patterns mostly divided it into two distinct, contiguous areas: One that voted primarily for Taylor and the other for Thao, with a very small area near the border of San Leandro opting for a third candidate.
Thao secured most of her support from middle income households in downtown, West and North Oakland and some parts of East Oakland, including Fruitvale, according to precinct level data of first-choice votes. Taylor performed better with higher income neighborhoods. He received most of his support from the Oakland hills, a high propensity voter area, and parts of deep East Oakland.
The map below shows which mayoral candidate won the most first-choice votes in every Oakland precinct, and clearly shows the geographic divide in the city. Data on who won the final ranked-choice votes by precinct is not yet available.
Thao won despite receiving fewer first-choice votes than Taylor. In total, Taylor secured 41,510, or 33.1%, of first-choice votes and Thao won 39,909, or 31.8% of voted.
But after applying ranked-choice voting, Thao received 57,206 votes, or 50.3% to Taylor’s 56,529 votes, or 49.7%.
Oakland uses ranked-choice voting, which means if a candidate receives a majority of first-choice votes, that candidate wins. If not, the last-place candidate in a given round is eliminated, and voters who selected that candidate have their votes counted for their next choice — a cycle that repeats until a candidate gets a majority. Voters in Oakland were able to rank up to five candidates.
The results of the race have spurred debate about how residents voted, where candidates secured support and whether the close race shows that Oakland voters are divided. And while the data shows a geographic divide, some political experts point to data showing many residents ranked both candidates on their ballots, proving that the divide isn’t as stark as the geographic data suggests.
“It’s probably a homeowner and renters split,” said Jim Ross, a political consultant in Oakland, said of how residents picked their first-choice candidate. “The city of Oakland has always had different neighborhoods with different issues and concerns, but I don’t necessarily think that you see a real city divided.”
“There were a lot of voters who voted for both Loren and Sheng,” Ross said. “There were a lot of people who liked them both and ranked them differently.”
Ross didn’t work on either mayoral campaign, but he supported Thao.
The most surprising aspect of the first-choice vote data is that while Thao secured pockets of support in her council district, which includes the Oakland Hills, she failed to get support from a majority of the district, Ross said. That support went to Taylor and that’s likely due to his endorsement from outgoing Mayor Libby Schaaf, who used to represent that district as a council member and currently lives there, Ross said.
Noah Finneburgh, a political strategist that worked on Thao’s campaign, said the campaign’s strategy included sending volunteers out to neighborhoods where they thought Thao’s message and endorsements would resonate most.
Finneburgh said Thao’s support from middle income households is likely due to her background.
“It’s that she came from poverty and really struggled and has gone through what a lot of folks are going through and she experienced homelessness, she experienced housing insecurity, she’s a renter,” Finneburgh said. “I think a lot of folks can relate to that.”
In addition, Ross said labor organizations rallied behind Thao, which likely resonated with working class families. Thao also pitched herself a consensus builder that brought labor groups, businesses and council members together to broker a deal so that only one business tax would be placed on the ballot, which voters ultimately supported. That was a tangible win she could point to when speaking with voters. Ross said Taylor lacked such a key win to campaign on.
In addition, residents tend to vote ideologically, Ross said. Thao is a progressive and Taylor is a moderate. Allyssa Victory, a progressive grassroots candidate, came in fourth place and most of her votes went to Thao — a clear sign of how residents ranked candidates ideologically on their ballot, Ross added.
While Taylor performed well in some parts of East Oakland, a portion of which he represents as a council member, his overall numbers were still lower due to two other competitors: Treva Reid, who he announced an alliance with, and Ignacio De La Fuente.
De La Fuente, who Ross said cost Taylor the election, secured a lot of support in precincts near the border of San Leandro, which have been heavily impacted by crime. De La Fuente’s tough-on-crime rhetoric resonated with those voters, but Taylor was unable to entice those same voters despite campaigning for more cops. Many of those voters only put De La Fuente on their ballot without ranking anyone as their second-choice, Ross said.
Despite the outcome of a race that saw a progressive and moderate battling it out, some political experts said it’s likely most residents supported both the candidates.
Sean Dugar is one of those voters. Dugar, the executive director of California Ranked Choice Voting Coalition, which advocates for ranked-choice voting, said he ranked both Thao and Taylor on his ballot, but neither as his first choice. Dugar ranked Greg Hodge, a former member of the Oakland Unified School District Board of Education, as his first place choice.
Dugar said FairVote, a similar organization that he works with, released an analysis that showed 22% of voters who chose Thao as their first place candidate on their ballots selected Taylor as their second place candidate. The analysis also showed that 24% of voters who chose Taylor as their first choice on their ballots also chose Thao as their second place candidate.
The analysis also showed that 44% of voters who selected Taylor as their first-place candidate ranked Thao somewhere on their ballot, and 45% of voters who chose Thao as their first place vote also ranked Taylor somewhere on their ballot.
Sarah Ravani and Nami Sumida are San Francisco Chronicle staff. Email: sravani@sfchronicle.com, nami.sumida@sfchronicle.com Twitter: @SarRavani, @namisumida | https://www.sfchronicle.com/eastbay/article/oakland-mayor-17665213.php | 2022-12-20 13:25:22 | 0 | https://www.sfchronicle.com/eastbay/article/oakland-mayor-17665213.php |
TRENTON, N.J. (AP) — Gas prices dropped in New Jersey and around the nation at large amid a decline in crude oil prices.
AAA Mid-Atlantic says the average price of a gallon of regular gas in New Jersey on Friday was $3.22, down eight cents from last week. Drivers were paying $3.62 a gallon on average a year ago at this time.
The national average price for a gallon of regular gasoline was $3.38, down four cents from last week. Drivers were paying $3.54 a gallon on average a year ago at this time.
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COLUMBIA, Md., June 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- NASA and DLR (German Space Agency) recently announced the cessation of operations of SOFIA – the Stratospheric Observatory for Infrared Astronomy--whose science mission operations are managed by Universities Space Research Association (USRA). SOFIA conducts a broad range of astrophysical and planetary science investigations using unique, state-of-the-art and far infrared capabilities to address key NASA astrophysics' objectives.
USRA has been proud to work with NASA on SOFIA whose legacy has been remarkable.
SOFIA's contributions to interdisclipinary science include significant achievements such as:
- Finding water on the Moon
- First measurements of atomic oxygen in the Earth's mesosphere and lower thermosphere
- Determining how magnetic fields control star formation and how magnetic fields grow and develop in galaxies. Understanding the origin, amplification and morphology of the magnetic field is crucial to forming a complete picture of Galaxy development.
- Discovering that Stellar winds, not supernovae disperse molecular clouds, trigger the birth of new stars and can dominate feedback
- Discerning the dynamics of interstellar gas and feedback from stars to gas through high spectral resolution
- Detecting the helium hydride molecule, the first molecule in the Universe
- Studying the composition and evolution of the Interstellar Medium (ISM) by surveying the ISM with cameras, spectrometers, and polarimeters that operate in the near-, mid-, and far-infrared wavelengths, each suited to studying a particular phenomenon
- Studies in the infrared that highlight stellar collision
- Observing a comet with "ocean-like" water, providing hints about the origins of Earth's oceans
- Finding out how magnetic fields can help feed active black holes
- On the other hand, finding out how magnetic fields are working to keep the Milky Way's black hole quiet
- Helping to create a panoramic view of the Milky Way's center – spanning a distance of 600 light-years – in infrared
- Studying how a type of organic molecule could develop in space, helping to better understand how life could have developed on Earth
- Catching a glimpse of what happens after two planets collide
- Finding the amount and location of water vapor around a protostar
- Confirming that a nearby planetary system around the star Epsilon Eridani is remarkably similar to our own solar system
- Finding that dust can not only survive, but may be formed in the wake of a supernova explosion, one of the most powerful events in the universe, whose blast destroys almost everything in its path
- Observing how stellar pulsations affect the chemistry of the universe
As far as capabilities are concerned, SOFIA offers diverse competencies like high resolution spectroscopy and Far-IR polarimetry. Studies of SOFIA's science capabilities provide compelling synergies with other observatories in NASA's portfolio. For example, studies of the bright nearby Universe are key to illuminating the underlying physics in the more distant objects that will be targeted by the James Webb Telescope. Balloon Missions such as GUSTO and BlastPol provide direct scientific synergy with SOFIA by performing even wider-area surveys or pathfinder science of select regions. The capabilities of these facilities complement SOFIA capabilities and offer open access to a much larger observer base.
SOFIA's instrument suite provides continuum, spectroscopic and polarization imaging in the full mid-IR and far-IR wavelength range inaccessible from the ground. The spectral resolving power of SOFIA provides measurements not possible with any other observatory. Unlike space-based IR facilities, SOFIA's instrument detectors don't saturate with light even on the bright targets, many of which serve as local templates for understanding the distant universe.
SOFIA's instruments are constantly upgraded depending on the science needs. Principal Investigator teams selected through a competitive proposal process develop the instruments. Current instruments include FORCAST and HAWC+, FIFI-LS, EXES, and GREAT. All instruments remain in high demand. FORCAST and GREAT are the most mature in the instrument suite and their observations have produced the most scientific publications.
SOFIA has doubled its annual science publications over the past three years. In first eight years after starting operations, SOFIA produced over 300 scientific papers which is significantly higher than science return from far-infrared balloon programs and at a comparable hours-per-paper as the Herschel Space Observatory, the last far-infrared space observatory.
SOFIA continues to move forward with higher productivity and greater impact till the end of its term.
USRA looks forward to partner with NASA to ensure the safe fly out of SOFIA and ensure that its science legacy is captured appropriately for the astronomical community.
For more information on SOFIA's recent accomplishments: https://www.sofia.usra.edu/sites/default/files/2022-03/SOFIA_Status_Future_Prospects_17Mar22.pdf
"SOFIA Science: Remarkable Results": https://www.sofia.usra.edu/sites/default/files/2021-11/SOFIA-Science-2021.pdf
SOFIA is a joint project of NASA and the German Space Agency at DLR. DLR provides the telescope, scheduled aircraft maintenance, and other support for the mission. NASA's Ames Research Center in California's Silicon Valley manages the SOFIA program, science, and mission operations in cooperation with the Universities Space Research Association, headquartered in Columbia, Maryland, and the German SOFIA Institute at the University of Stuttgart. The aircraft is maintained and operated by NASA's Armstrong Flight Research Center Building 703, in Palmdale, California. SOFIA achieved full operational capability in 2014, and the mission will conclude no later than Sept. 30, 2022. SOFIA will continue its regular operations until then, including science flights and a deployment to New Zealand this summer.
Founded in 1969, under the auspices of the National Academy of Sciences at the request of the U.S. Government, the Universities Space Research Association (USRA), is a nonprofit corporation chartered to advance space-related science, technology and engineering. USRA operates scientific institutes and facilities and conducts other major research and educational programs. USRA engages the university community and employs in-house scientific leadership, innovative research and development, and project management expertise. More information about USRA is available at www.usra.edu.
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Company also declares preferred stock dividend
MCLEAN, Va., July 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Capital One Financial Corporation (NYSE: COF) today announced a quarterly dividend of $0.60 per common share payable August 18, 2023, to stockholders of record at the close of business on August 7, 2023. The company has announced dividends on its common stock every quarter since it became an independent company on February 28, 1995. Dividends declared by the company are eligible for direct reinvestment in the company's common stock under its Dividend Reinvestment and Stock Purchase Plan. For additional Plan information, stockholders should contact Computershare Trust Company, N.A., at 1-888-985-2057 (inside the U.S. and Canada) or 1-781-575-2725 (outside the U.S. and Canada).
The company also declared a quarterly dividend on the outstanding shares of its 5.00 percent Fixed Rate Non-Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock, Series I (the "Series I Preferred Stock"). Each outstanding share of the Series I Preferred Stock is represented by depositary shares, each representing a 1/40th interest in a share of Series I Preferred Stock. The dividend of $12.50 per share (equivalent to $0.3125 per outstanding depositary share) will be paid on September 1, 2023, to stockholders of record at the close of business on August 17, 2023.
The company also declared a quarterly dividend on the outstanding shares of its 4.80 percent Fixed Rate Non-Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock, Series J (the "Series J Preferred Stock"). Each outstanding share of the Series J Preferred Stock is represented by depositary shares, each representing a 1/40th interest in a share of Series J Preferred Stock. The dividend of $12.00 per share (equivalent to $0.30 per outstanding depositary share) will be paid on September 1, 2023, to stockholders of record at the close of business on August 17, 2023.
The company also declared a quarterly dividend on the outstanding shares of its 4.625 percent Fixed Rate Non-Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock, Series K (the "Series K Preferred Stock"). Each outstanding share of the Series K Preferred Stock is represented by depositary shares, each representing a 1/40th interest in a share of Series K Preferred Stock. The dividend of $11.5625 per share (equivalent to $0.2890625 per outstanding depositary share) will be paid on September 1, 2023, to stockholders of record at the close of business on August 17, 2023.
The company also declared a quarterly dividend on the outstanding shares of its 4.375 percent Fixed Rate Non-Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock, Series L (the "Series L Preferred Stock"). Each outstanding share of the Series L Preferred Stock is represented by depositary shares, each representing a 1/40th interest in a share of Series L Preferred Stock. The dividend of $10.9375 per share (equivalent to $0.2734375 per outstanding depositary share) will be paid on September 1, 2023, to stockholders of record at the close of business on August 17, 2023.
The company also declared a quarterly dividend on the outstanding shares of its Fixed Rate Reset Non-Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock, Series M (the "Series M Preferred Stock"). The dividend of $9.875 per share will be paid on September 1, 2023, to stockholders of record at the close of business on August 17, 2023.
The company also declared a quarterly dividend on the outstanding shares of its 4.25 percent Fixed Rate Non-Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock, Series N (the "Series N Preferred Stock"). Each outstanding share of the Series N Preferred Stock is represented by depositary shares, each representing a 1/40th interest in a share of Series N Preferred Stock. The dividend of $10.625 per share (equivalent to $0.265625 per outstanding depositary share) will be paid on September 1, 2023, to stockholders of record at the close of business on August 17, 2023.
About Capital One
Capital One Financial Corporation (www.capitalone.com) is a financial holding company which, along with its subsidiaries, had $343.7 billion in deposits and $467.8 billion in total assets as of June 30, 2023. Headquartered in McLean, Virginia, Capital One offers a broad spectrum of financial products and services to consumers, small businesses and commercial clients through a variety of channels. Capital One, N.A. has branches located primarily in New York, Louisiana, Texas, Maryland, Virginia, New Jersey and the District of Columbia. A Fortune 500 company, Capital One trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol "COF" and is included in the S&P 100 index.
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CHICAGO, May 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- IT company Mitgo announced an investment into the mindfulness, meditation, and sleep quality mobile app, Practico. The US version, "Urso", is expected to roll out by the end of Q2, 2023, supported by Mitgo's Chicago office.
The meditation and mindfulness market is booming, with revenues forecasted to reach $17.5b USD by 2030. Practico's founders, Anton Shayakhov, Dima Afonin, and Daniel Kosinsky, developed the app in 2019, achieving 300K downloads and 20K subscriptions. The trio decided to enter the US market, where they found it to be competitive and oversaturated. To stand out, they opted for gamification.
In 2022, Practico's founders decided to fuse mental-health apps and mobile gaming, incentivizing participation and rewarding progress. This required a total app rebuild, and that's when Mitgo came in as an investment partner to aid with product development and business scaling.
"We want to do things differently. We want the app to truly engage the user. So, we're planning a significant pivot for our app: lots of gamification, 3D graphics and all sorts of new features. With new investments, we will expand the team and launch an application that we believe will greatly change the mindfulness market. This app will show you that even non-gaming practices like meditation can be really exciting. Users will see clear progress in their awareness and, most importantly, become happier," Anton Shayakhov, co-founder and CEO of Practico.
Mitgo brings its startup development experience and venture capital network to attract additional investments and accelerate the project. The new app, "Urso", aims to set a clear path to "becoming a better self", offering self-care tools and techniques. Users are guided along this path by virtual characters who introduce them to digital worlds, leading them through various aspects of mindfulness and rewarding achievements.
The app uses a Tamagochi-like approach, appealing to users' instincts to care for their digital avatar's wellbeing. This innovative combination of mindfulness and gaming attracted Mitgo's interest.
"We believe in innovative products with great business potential. Practico's new app could be exactly this – making it easier for consumers to understand, download, use, and benefit," Alexander Bachmann, CEO of Mitgo.
Mitgo's investment in Practico is part of a massive $100 million investment plan aimed for completion by 2025. The capital will be spent on developing regional infrastructure and businesses, with a significant portion dedicated to investments in promising projects like Practico.
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Rosé Frozé Pouch and Sparkling Rosé Bottle Joins Best Selling Rainbow Rosé Cans to celebrate and support LGBTQ+ equality and love in all its forms
SEATTLE, May 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Original House Wine (House Wine), the maker of best-selling Rainbow Rosé Bubbles cans, is proud to kick off the fifth year of partnership with the Human Rights Campaign (HRC), the nation's largest LGBTQ+ advocacy organization. To celebrate, HOUSE WINE has added two new products to the rainbow lineup— Rainbow Rosé Frozé Pouch and a Rainbow Sparkling Rosé Bottle.
The new Rainbow Sparkling Rosé Bottle features bright and fruity sparkling rosé wine, making it the perfect colorful addition to the brunch table. Crisp and refreshing, the innovative ready-to-freeze Rainbow Rosé Frozé Pouch is a deliciously spiked slushy and a great addition to any outdoor activity, no blender needed. Not straying from the initial vision that 'Everyone's Welcome in Our House,' HOUSE WINE will pledge a portion of the proceeds for all three rainbow products to the HRC with the goal of building lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer equity.
"HOUSE WINE is exceptionally proud of its partnership with Human Rights Campaign as it reflects our year-around commitment to and support of love in all its shapes and forms," said Brad Mayer, Vice President, Public Relations and Communications. "With the addition of these two new products, we're thrilled to bring even more opportunities for HOUSE WINE lovers to show their support for the LGBTQ+ community."
"HRC is delighted that HOUSE WINE is supporting and uplifting LGBTQ+ equality through this multi-year partnership. It is encouraging when household brands embrace equity and inclusion— HOUSE WINE Rainbow cans continue to celebrate love and acceptance and we are proud to extend this partnership," said Luigi Lewin, Human Rights Campaign Director of Corporate Development."
What started as a small idea among LGBTQ+ employees and allies became a national success story as the Rainbow Rosé Bubbles is the #1 selling can wine in the country and HOUSE WINE was the first brand awarded the 'Social Visionary Award' by Wine Enthusiast in 2021. Additionally, HOUSE WINE has earned over 30 Best Buys by top-trade publications such as Wine Spectator, Wine Enthusiast, and Wine & Spirits and received the Impact Hot Brand Impact Award for the past five years, since the inception of the partnership.
To learn more about HOUSE WINE, visit http://originalhousewine.com/. Consumers are encouraged to share their photos enjoying House Wine's Rainbow products across social media. Tag House Wine on Instagram @ourhousewine and Facebook @housewine, and use the hashtag #EveryonesWelcomeInOurHouse. Drink with pride and drink responsibly!
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- Rainbow Rosé Frozé Pouch
- Rainbow Sparkling Rosé Bottle
About HOUSE WINE
Available in bottle, box and can, HOUSE WINE is approachable and unpretentious. It's a wine you can enjoy for all occasions. Originally created in 2004 by acclaimed winemaker Charles Smith – who partnered with and later sold House Wine to Precept Wine in 2009 – House Wine was designed with the goal of providing maximum quality and value in a minimalist package. Today, Winemaker Hal Landvoigt continues driving its irreverent spirit by traveling the world to source the finest grapes and cultivate its uniquely unpretentious style. In 2021, HOUSE WINE became the first wine brand and product to win the Wine Enthusiast's Social Visionary of the Year Award. For more information: www.originalhousewine.com.
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The Patriots are apparently firmly in the market for a big-time receiver.
According to Jeff Howe of TheAthletic.com, the Patriots have called the Cardinals and Broncos to inquire about trading for DeAndre Hopkins and Jerry Jeudy, respectively. Howe also reports that New England attended free-agent receiver Odell Beckham Jr.'s workout.
But, the price point is a key component for the Patriots.
Hopkins, who turns 31 in June, missed several games due to a suspension last year, but still finished with 64 catches for 717 yards with three touchdowns.
New England head coach Bill Belichick and Hopkins had a famous encounter caught by NFL Films during the matchup between the Patriots and Cardinals in December in which the two men exchanged pleasantries.
Jeudy, who turns 24 next month, caught 67 passes for 972 yards with six TDs in 2022. Howe reported the Broncos are seeking a first-round pick in exchange for Jeudy.
After tearing his ACL for the second time during Super Bowl LVI, Beckham did not sign with a team in 2022.
Former New England receiver Jakobi Meyers just agreed to sign with the Raiders on a modest three-year deal on Tuesday . Meyers led the club in receiving yards last year. | https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/report-patriots-have-called-about-deandre-hopkins-jerry-jeudy-monitoring-odell-beckham-jr | 2023-06-30 23:07:36 | 1 | https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/report-patriots-have-called-about-deandre-hopkins-jerry-jeudy-monitoring-odell-beckham-jr |
Ascend's data pipeline automation technology will enable Biome to expand its data science capacity as it rapidly grows its customer base
MENLO PARK, Calif., June 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Ascend.io, the leader in data pipeline automation, today announced that it is enabling Biome Analytics, a clinical performance improvement solutions provider, to help Biome overhaul cardiac healthcare delivery and improve outcomes for both patients and healthcare providers.
Cardiovascular care accounts for a significant and growing share of U.S. healthcare system spending, costing over $216 billion per year. Biome helps hospitals, health systems, and clinicians deliver better cardiovascular care to more patients at a lower cost using Biome's Performance Network - a suite of machine learning driven applications that uncover high impact performance improvement opportunities, deliver precision insight into the practice, process and population cohorts most impacting clinical and financial outcomes, and suggest and manage performance improvement initiatives. Hospitals and doctors uncover—often for the very first time—insight into the root cause clinical and financial performance drivers that most impact cost, quality, and capacity, and align around goals and targets that that ensure patients receive better care, clinicians have continuous insight into their practice and are enabled to work together to minimize cost and unnecessary clinical variation.
With Ascend, Biome's data team can now process 3x more data. They have gone from spending 8 hours per client sequentially to generate new insights every quarter, to refreshing every client's data in parallel in less than 3.5 hours each month. This enables them to exponentially scale their product delivery in response to rapidly growing demand.
"With Ascend's automation technology, our data pipeline runtimes alone have improved by 85%, enabling us to deliver data products more frequently—from quarterly to monthly—to our customers," said Seth Glickman, CTO of Biome. "Ascend's technology has positioned us for future growth and scalability, and will be instrumental in our mission to unlock $10 billion in savings in the U.S. healthcare system."
The Ascend Data Pipeline Automation Platform is an end-to-end solution for building data pipelines with intelligence to automatically detect and respond to changes across an organization's ecosystem, ensure data quality, and control the cost of data processing. Ascend provides comprehensive functionality to ingest data into various cloud platforms, transform it with simplified coding, orchestrate pipelines across their entire lifecycle, and share enriched data across an organization's ecosystem. Companies using Ascend can eliminate up to 90% of repetitive data engineering tasks through automation, giving them more time and scalability to grow their core business.
Biome utilizes Ascend to dramatically scale the amount and types of data their team of nine data engineers can process, while deferring or redirecting hiring and reducing complexity in their data tech stack. The ability to run multiple pipelines in parallel, to stop, inspect and restart pipelines on-demand, and efficiently detect and respond to errors has significantly improved the team's capacity for expansion projects. The Ascend platform also empowers Biome's analysts, who are not developers, to easily access and manipulate data from the pipelines using familiar SQL commands. This frees up the data engineers on the team to work on more advanced data science projects.
"Through our partnership with Biome Analytics, we're leveraging the power of data pipeline automation to make a profound impact on healthcare," said Jon Osborn, Field CTO of Ascend.io. "Our platform streamlines data processes, enhancing Biome's ability to deliver vital insights that can significantly reduce wasteful spending and improve patient outcomes. It's not just about accelerating digital transformation – it's about fostering a paradigm shift in how we understand and approach healthcare. We're proud to support Biome Analytics on this mission, demonstrating the critical role of data in driving efficiency and improving patient outcomes in the healthcare industry."
By increasing its capacity to process more data and help more healthcare providers, Biome is positioned to realize its mission to eliminate $10 billion in unnecessary cost over the next 7 years and ensure that cardiovascular patients receive the best possible care. Ascend will be a critical partner to helping Biome turn that vision into a reality.
ABOUT ASCEND.IO
Ascend is the leader in Data Pipeline Automation for building the world's most intelligent data pipelines. It's a single platform that detects and propagates change across your ecosystem, ensures data accuracy and quantifies the cost of your data products. Customers can automate up to 90% of repetitive data engineering and reduce infrastructure costs with one place for end-to-end observability and automated lineage tracing. The Ascend intelligent control plane enables customers to automatically detect, manage and propagate change, maintain data integrity and accuracy, and prevent errors. Customers can accurately cost data products with metadata-driven insights into team and solution resources used across their landscape. Ascend partners with product innovation and expert support at every step of the data journey, freeing customers to focus on achieving goals.
ABOUT BIOME ANALYTICS
Biome Analytics is a healthcare technology company that leverages cutting-edge data analytics to help healthcare organizations improve patient outcomes, increase efficiency, and reduce costs. With a commitment to excellence, Biome Analytics is dedicated to transforming healthcare delivery.
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Kendra Whitlock Ingram, president and CEO for the Marcus Performing Arts Center, believes that forging relationships with Broadway actors and producers, along with presenting quality theater productions, helps Milwaukee gain a reputation as a vibrant performing arts destination.
“It’s really important for someone from the Marcus Center to have that connection to New York,” she added.
Being a Tony award voter allows Ingram to see the best shows on Broadway—and bring them back to Milwaukee.
The 75th annual Tony Awards ceremony, a celebration recognizing excellence in American theater, was held on June 12 at Radio City Music Hall in New York City. Winners included The Lehman Trilogy for Best Play, A Strange Loop for Best Musical and SIX: The Musical for Best Original Score.
Tony voters consist of nearly 800 full voting members of the Broadway League. Voters are divided into several categories.
Ingram is a road presenter, or a representative of a theater that presents Broadway shows. As a road presenter, she must travel to New York City several times a year to attend performances of every show nominated for a Tony award, which means watching multiple shows over the course of a weekend.
Like other voters, Ingram takes these duties seriously. “It’s somewhat of an honor system, but it’s a system people adhere to,” she said. “Road presenters really help keep these shows alive.”
Broadway Reopens
Although Ingram succeeded Paul Mathews as Marcus PAC president and CEO in 2020, this year marks the first year that she was able to serve as a Tony voter, as Broadway was shut down for 18 months due to COVID-19.
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In late 2021 and early 2022, many New York shows were canceled or postponed due to cast and production members being infected with the virus. “Omicron really took down the business for a couple of weeks,” Ingram added. “This was an unusual year for Tony voting.”
Fortunately, the Marcus PAC has been able to host all of its scheduled Broadway shows this year due to its strict COVID-19 protocols, which included virus testing for cast and crew multiple times a week, mandatory face masks, and audience members having to present proof of vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test. Ingram commends them for their dedication. “There are a lot of heroes out there—they have saved the day,” she added. (Note: COVID-19 safety protocols at the Marcus Center have changed. Visit Marcuscenter.org for updates).
The 2022-2023 Marcus PAC season includes productions of SIX: The Musical, Hadestown, Tootsie and Frozen.
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CANBERRA, Australia — An Australian man was sentenced to 12 years and seven months in prison Tuesday for the 1988 murder of an American who fell off a Sydney cliff that was known as a gay meeting place.
The death of mathematician Scott Johnson was initially called a suicide, but his family pressed for further investigation. A coroner in 2017 found a number of assaults, some fatal, where the victims had been targeted because they were thought to be gay.
Scott White, 51, pleaded guilty in January and could have been sentenced to up to life in prison.
Justice Helen Wilson said she did not find beyond reasonable doubt that the murder was a gay hate crime, an aggravating factor that would have led to a longer sentence. She also said she applied more lenient sentencing patterns in place in New South Wales state in the late 1980s.
He must serve at least eight years and three months in prison before he can be considered for parole.
White was 18 and homeless when he met 27-year-old Los Angeles-born Johnson at a bar in suburban Manly in December 1988 and went with him to a nearby cliff top at North Head.
White's former wife Helen White told police in 2019 that her then-husband had bragged about beating gay men and had said the only good gay man was a dead gay man.
She told the court on Monday that her husband had told her Johnson had run off the cliff. Scott White told police that he was himself gay and frightened that his homophobic brother would find out.
Wilson said it was not possible to draw any conclusions beyond reason doubt about what had happened at the clifftop.
"The offender hit Dr. Johnson, causing him to stumble backwards and leave the cliff edge," Wilson said.
"In those seconds when he must have realized what was happening to him, Dr. Johnson must have been terrified, aware that he would strike the rocks below and conscious of his fate," Wilson added. "It was a terrible death."
Wilson did not accept the defense lawyers' argument that Helen White had been motivated to report him to police by a reward.
Under cross-examination on Monday, Helen White denied she had been aware of a 1 million Australian dollar ($704,000) reward for information on Johnson's murder when she went to police in 2019. She said she only became aware of a reward when the victim's brother, Steve Johnson, doubled the sum in 2020.
White had a record of violent crime before and after the murder but had not committed any offense since 2008.
"It should be understood that the court is not sentencing a violent and reckless young man for a targeted attack on a gay man," Wilson said.
"Because of the lapse of time, the offender is no longer the same angry young man who raised his fists to another on the edge of a cliff. Neither is the court imposing a sentence for a crime motivated by hatred for a particular sector of society. The evidence is too slender to support that," Wilson added.
She said a sentence for the same crime today would be "much higher."
White's lawyers have appealed his conviction and hope he will be acquitted of the murder charge in a jury trial.
A coroner ruled in 2017 that Johnson "fell from the clifftop as a result of actual or threatened violence by unidentified persons who attacked him because they perceived him to be homosexual."
The coroner also found that gangs of men roamed various Sydney locations in search of gay men to assault, resulting in the deaths of some victims. Some men were also robbed.
A coroner had ruled in 1989 that Johnson had taken his own life, while a second coroner in 2012 could not explain how he died.
John has studied at Universities in California and at Cambridge in Britain before moving to Australia in 1986 to live with his Australian partner Michael Noone.
They lived in Canberra where Johnson studied at the Australian National University which posthumously awarded him a PhD. He was staying a Noone's parents' Sydney home when he died.
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DALLAS (NewsNation) — A new state law in Texas will soon invalidate mandatory water breaks for construction workers. It’s part of a new bill that empowers the state to override local governments in certain circumstances.
Critics of the bill have called it overreach, while supporters said it will make it easier to do business in the state.
The new law, called the Texas Regulatory Consistency Act, has been signed by Gov. Greg Abbott and takes effect on Sept. 1.
However, the triple-digit heat that has been plaguing the Lone Star State has prompted concerns about how dangerous the bill could potentially be for workers.
The law would eliminate municipal codes in Dallas and throughout Texas that are stricter than the state law.
Currently, some cities like Dallas mandate construction workers take a 10-minute break every four hours.
With the new law, that would disappear.
Opponents of the bill said this takes away the city or town’s right to protect its workers, calling it the “death star” bill, which is a reference to the space station in the Star Wars franchise.
One supporter of the bill said it will help small businesses that don’t have the staff to keep track of different laws in different cities.
“One of my members has 19 active job sites in different jurisdictions, and having that consistency from job site to job site will be really, really critical,” Geoffrey Tahuahua with Associated Builders and Contractors of Texas said.
He thinks it will make things easier for employers, cutting down on confusion and making things more consistent across the state when it comes to labor and other regulations.
“Texas leads the nation in construction worker fatalities, particularly those in over-exposure to heat,” Ryan Pollock with IBEW Local Union 520, a labor union representing electrical workers in Austin, Texas, said.
Officials said the heat killed at least 13 people in Texas last week.
The new law would revert to OSHA’s water break requirements. OSHA, the federal agency which oversees worker safety in the U.S., doesn’t have minimum water break requirements for workers because it depends on one’s environment and health.
Again, this is just one impact of the new bill in Texas.
The law also includes powers for the state to override local laws in agriculture, natural resources and property, to name a few.
Michigan has a similar law that specifically prevents cities from having minimum wages or benefits higher than the state level. And Florida is reportedly considering a similar law that would give the state more power over a city. | https://www.ksn.com/news/national-world/texas-death-star-law-will-eliminate-mandatory-water-breaks-for-construction-workers/ | 2023-07-03 18:19:15 | 1 | https://www.ksn.com/news/national-world/texas-death-star-law-will-eliminate-mandatory-water-breaks-for-construction-workers/ |
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It’s time to stock up on Bath & Body Works body care products!
The retailer will be marking down select body care items to their lowest price of the season for one day only: Saturday, April 23. Select body care items, including fine fragrance mist, body lotion, body cream and shower gel in new and best-selling fragrances (including men’s), will be priced at $5.50. Regularly priced between $13.50 and $17.50, you’ll be saving between $8 and 12 per item.
The sale, which will be in stores and online, is the perfect time to stock up on your favorite scents, try some new ones you’ve had your eye on or grab some Mother’s Day gifts.
Because the sale is only good on select body care items, we can’t say exactly which ones will be marked down, but we can show you some of the new and popular fragrances you’ll be able to find.
Butterfly Fragrance Mist
A brand new scent, the Butterfly Fragrance Mist is regularly priced at $17.50, so you’d be saving $12. With fragrance notes of raspberry nectar, iris petals and airy vanilla, Bath & Body Works says it smells like “an inspiring flight through sweet, floral spring air”.
Japanese Cherry Blossom Body Cream
Bath & Body Works’ top trending floral fragrance, Japanese Cherry Blossom, has a new look just in time for Mother’s Day. Made with hyaluronic acid and shea butter, the lotion includes scents of Japanese cherry blossom, Asian pear, fresh mimosa petals, white jasmine and blushing sandalwood.
Ocean 3-in-1 Hair, Face & Body Wash
From Bath & Body Works’ men’s collection, the Ocean 3-in-1 Hair, Face & Body Wash is infused with vitamin E, shea butter and aloe and lathers well to nourish and condition.
With scents of blue cypress, vetiver and coastal air, it will remind you of what it feels like to take a refreshing dip in the ocean.
Rose Tangerine Tea Body Lotion
A new aromatherapy fragrance, the Rose Tangerine Tea Body Lotion would make a great Mother’s Day gift, as it comes in a bottle perfect for displaying in a guest bathroom or on a bedside table.
Lightweight, fast-absorbing and hydrating, the lotion has fragrance notes of tea extract and rose and tangerine essential oils.
Cacao Rose Body Wash & Foam Bath
Featuring another new scent, the Cacao Rose body wash and foam bath from their aromatherapy line is two products in one. You can use it either as a body wash in the shower or bath, or pour some under running water for a luxurious bubble bath.
With fragrance notes of cacao and rose essential oils to inspire feelings of love, beauty and confidence, Bath & Body Works says it smells like an arrangement of flowers and chocolate.
You can find all the body care that will be on sale by visiting Bath & Body Works website on April 23.
This story originally appeared on Don't Waste Your Money. Checkout Don't Waste Your Money for product reviews and other great ideas to save and make money. | https://www.kivitv.com/bath-body-works-body-care-products-sale-550 | 2022-04-22 16:51:13 | 0 | https://www.kivitv.com/bath-body-works-body-care-products-sale-550 |
SPARTANBURG, S.C. (WSPA) – Many people across the Upstate are having problems in their homes because of burst pipes including a single mother of two that lives at the Hidden Park Apartments.
She said she opened her door on Christmas night to her ceiling gone, along with almost everything she owns.
“I walked in and boom, my whole floor, my walls, everything was destroyed,” said Bria Corry.
Bria Corry has two sons, ages 7 and 9.
“It went over all my kid’s shoes that they have, the clothes I set on the floor in a basket, they’re soaked,” she said.
When they opened their apartment door, she said everyone started crying.
“He was like mama, we’re going to be in the cold, we don’t have nowhere to go. I was like, it’s going to be okay because God always has you,” said Corry.
Corry’s mother said the dire department told them a pipe in their apartment had burst.
“They had to come out the night before and turn off the power, because the wires, the wires and water,” said Monica Corry.
Corry said her floors are frozen and her new home is now ruined.
“I don’t have it to start over, I’m a single mom and I do all of this by myself,” she said.
She said her bed, children’s beds and other items are damaged. Corry said she could only salvage a few items.
“Only thing I could get was a bucket because it had a container on and was sealed in. I couldn’t get anything else,” said Corry. “My TV, I guess it has water damage because it wouldn’t come on.”
Her mother said the family is now looking for resources.
“It’s hard, it’s hard and it’s unfair,” said Monica Corry.
“Pray for me, definitely pray. I mean, I can take all the help I can get,” said Bria Corry.
Sunday night, Corry said she stayed with a friend.
“I’m thinking about getting a room and putting all the money that I have left to get a room for us,” she said.
7NEWS did speak to the property manager, off camera, and they say they’re aware of the issue and are doing what they can to fix it. | https://www.wane.com/news/upstate-mom-loses-almost-everything-she-owns-due-to-burst-pipe/ | 2022-12-27 15:21:43 | 1 | https://www.wane.com/news/upstate-mom-loses-almost-everything-she-owns-due-to-burst-pipe/ |
Highway safety agency running ads in effort to curb speeding
Detroit – The U.S. government’s road safety agency says it will spend $8 million on ads aimed at stemming the rising number of traffic deaths caused by speeding.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration campaign called “Speeding Wrecks Lives” will run on television, radio and digitally, targeting drivers from ages 18 to 44.
The agency says 11,258 people died in speed-related crashes in 2020, up 17% from 2019 even though there was less traffic on the roads in 2020 because of the pandemic. Speed contributed to 29% of all fatal crashes, with 87% of speed-related deaths happening on local roads, not interstate highways.
The Governors Highway Safety Association, representing state traffic safety offices, says the death trend continued last with speed killing nearly 12,000 people in 2021.
“Speed-related deaths aren’t inevitable,” said Steven Cliff, NHTSA administrator. “They’re preventable, and everyone has a role in addressing this crisis.”
The ads will run in English and Spanish and air from July 20 through Aug. 14.
The agency announced the campaign Tuesday at an event in Los Angeles.
Nearly 43,000 people were killed on U.S. roads last year. That’s the highest number in 16 years as Americans returned to the highways after the pandemic forced many to stay at home.
Traffic deaths rose 10.5% over 2020, the largest percentage increase since the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration began its fatality data collection in 1975. | https://www.detroitnews.com/story/news/nation/2022/07/19/highway-safety-agency-running-ads-effort-curb-speeding/10099955002/ | 2022-07-19 21:19:07 | 0 | https://www.detroitnews.com/story/news/nation/2022/07/19/highway-safety-agency-running-ads-effort-curb-speeding/10099955002/ |
NY Albany NY Zone Forecast for Monday, December 5, 2022
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840 FPUS51 KALY 060802
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Zone Forecast Product for Eastern New York and Western New England
National Weather Service Albany NY
301 AM EST Tue Dec 6 2022
NYZ033-061600-
Hamilton-
Including the cities of Speculator and Indian Lake
301 AM EST Tue Dec 6 2022
.TODAY...Rain. Highs in the mid 40s. Light and variable winds,
becoming southeast around 5 mph this afternoon. Chance of rain
90 percent.
.TONIGHT...Rain. Not as cool. Near steady temperature in the lower
40s. South winds around 5 mph. Chance of rain 80 percent.
.WEDNESDAY...Cloudy. Rain likely, mainly in the morning. Highs in
the mid 40s. Light and variable winds. Chance of rain 70 percent.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain in the evening.
Cold with lows in the lower 30s. Light and variable winds. Chance of
rain 30 percent.
.THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning, then becoming partly
sunny. Highs in the upper 30s. Northwest winds around 5 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT AND FRIDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows around 20. Highs in
the upper 30s.
.FRIDAY NIGHT THROUGH MONDAY...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the lower 20s.
Highs in the mid 30s.
$$
NYZ052-061600-
Eastern Albany-
Including the city of ALBANY
301 AM EST Tue Dec 6 2022
.TODAY...Cloudy. A chance of rain this morning, then rain this
afternoon. Highs in the lower 50s. South winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance
of rain 80 percent.
.TONIGHT...Rain. Not as cool. Near steady temperature around 50.
South winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph. Chance of rain
80 percent.
.WEDNESDAY...Rain likely. Highs in the mid 50s. South winds 5 to
10 mph, becoming southwest in the afternoon. Chance of rain
70 percent.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain in the evening.
Lows in the lower 40s. Northwest winds around 5 mph. Chance of rain
40 percent.
.THURSDAY...Partly sunny. Highs in the upper 40s. Northwest winds
5 to 10 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT AND FRIDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 20s.
Highs in the lower 40s.
.FRIDAY NIGHT THROUGH MONDAY...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the upper 20s.
Highs around 40.
$$
NYZ058-061600-
Western Greene-
Including the cities of Hunter, Tannersville, and Windham
301 AM EST Tue Dec 6 2022
.TODAY...Rain. Highs in the upper 40s. South winds 15 to 20 mph.
Chance of rain 80 percent.
.TONIGHT...Rain. Not as cool with lows in the mid 40s. South winds
15 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 80 percent.
.WEDNESDAY...Rain likely. Highs in the lower 50s. South winds 10 to
15 mph, becoming west around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of rain
70 percent.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain in the evening.
Lows in the upper 30s. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain
40 percent.
.THURSDAY...Partly sunny. Highs in the mid 40s. Temperature falling
into the upper 30s in the afternoon. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph
with gusts up to 25 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT AND FRIDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 20s.
Highs in the upper 30s.
.FRIDAY NIGHT AND SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy with a 30 percent chance
of snow showers. Lows in the upper 20s. Highs in the mid 30s.
.SATURDAY NIGHT THROUGH MONDAY...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the upper
20s. Highs in the upper 30s.
$$
NYZ065-061600-
Western Dutchess-
Including the cities of Poughkeepsie, Beacon, and Arlington
301 AM EST Tue Dec 6 2022
.TODAY...Cloudy. A chance of rain this morning, then rain this
afternoon. Highs in the mid 50s. East winds around 5 mph, becoming
southeast this afternoon. Chance of rain 80 percent.
.TONIGHT...Rain. Not as cool. Near steady temperature in the lower
50s. Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph with gusts up to 20 mph. Chance of
rain 90 percent.
.WEDNESDAY...Rain. Highs in the upper 50s. South winds around 5 mph.
Chance of rain 80 percent.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain in the evening.
Lows in the lower 40s. Light and variable winds, becoming north
around 5 mph after midnight. Chance of rain 30 percent.
.THURSDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 50s. North winds 5 to
10 mph with gusts up to 20 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT AND FRIDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows around 30. Highs in
the mid 40s.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A chance of snow showers after
midnight. Cold with lows in the upper 20s. Chance of snow
30 percent.
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain and snow showers in the
morning. Highs in the lower 40s. Chance of precipitation 30 percent.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Cold with lows in the lower 30s.
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy. Highs in the lower 40s.
.SUNDAY NIGHT AND MONDAY...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the upper 20s.
Highs in the lower 40s.
$$
NYZ041-061600-
Northern Saratoga-
Including the city of Saratoga Springs
301 AM EST Tue Dec 6 2022
.TODAY...Rain. Highs around 50. Light and variable winds, becoming
east around 5 mph this afternoon. Chance of rain 80 percent.
.TONIGHT...Rain. Not as cool. Near steady temperature in the mid
40s. East winds around 5 mph. Chance of rain 80 percent.
.WEDNESDAY...Cloudy. Rain likely, mainly in the morning. Highs in
the lower 50s. South winds around 5 mph, becoming west in the
afternoon. Chance of rain 70 percent.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain in the evening.
Lows in the upper 30s. Light and variable winds. Chance of rain
30 percent.
.THURSDAY...Partly sunny. Highs in the upper 40s. Northwest winds
around 5 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT AND FRIDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 20s.
Highs around 40.
.FRIDAY NIGHT THROUGH MONDAY...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the upper 20s.
Highs around 40.
$$
NYZ038-061600-
Southern Herkimer-
Including the cities of Ilion, Herkimer, Little Falls, Mohawk,
Frankfort, and Doldgeville
301 AM EST Tue Dec 6 2022
.TODAY...A slight chance of freezing rain and snow this morning.
Rain. Highs around 50. East winds around 5 mph. Chance of
precipitation 90 percent.
.TONIGHT...Rain. Not as cool. Near steady temperature in the mid
40s. East winds around 5 mph. Chance of rain 80 percent.
.WEDNESDAY...Rain likely. Highs in the lower 50s. Light and variable
winds. Chance of rain 70 percent.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Cloudy. A chance of rain in the evening. Lows in
the upper 30s. West winds around 5 mph. Chance of rain 40 percent.
.THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning, then becoming partly
sunny. Highs in the mid 40s. Northwest winds around 5 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT AND FRIDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 20s.
Highs in the lower 40s.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A chance of snow showers after
midnight. Cold with lows in the upper 20s. Chance of snow
30 percent.
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain and snow showers in the
morning. Highs around 40. Chance of precipitation 30 percent.
.SATURDAY NIGHT THROUGH MONDAY...Mostly cloudy. Lows around 30.
Highs in the lower 40s.
$$
NYZ032-061600-
Northern Herkimer-
Including the cities of Atwell, Big Moose, Eagle Bay, Mckeever,
Nobleboro, Northwood, and Old Forge
301 AM EST Tue Dec 6 2022
.TODAY...Rain. Highs in the mid 40s. South winds around 5 mph with
gusts up to 20 mph. Chance of rain 90 percent.
.TONIGHT...Rain. Near steady temperature in the lower 40s. South
winds around 5 mph. Chance of rain 80 percent.
.WEDNESDAY...Rain likely. Near steady temperature in the mid 40s.
Light and variable winds. Chance of rain 70 percent.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Cloudy. A chance of rain in the evening. Cold
with lows in the lower 30s. Light and variable winds. Chance of rain
40 percent.
.THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy. Highs in the upper 30s. Temperature
falling into the lower 30s in the afternoon. Northwest winds around
5 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT AND FRIDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows around 20. Highs in
the upper 30s.
.FRIDAY NIGHT THROUGH MONDAY...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the lower 20s.
Highs in the mid 30s.
$$
NYZ042-061600-
Northern Warren-
Including the cities of North Creek, Warrensburg, and Chestertown
301 AM EST Tue Dec 6 2022
.TODAY...Rain. Highs in the upper 40s. South winds around 5 mph.
Chance of rain 90 percent.
.TONIGHT...Rain. Not as cool. Near steady temperature in the lower
40s. South winds around 5 mph. Chance of rain 90 percent.
.WEDNESDAY...Cloudy. Rain, mainly in the morning. Highs in the upper
40s. South winds around 5 mph in the morning, becoming light and
variable. Chance of rain 80 percent.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain in the evening.
Lows in the mid 30s. Light and variable winds, becoming northwest
around 5 mph after midnight. Chance of rain 30 percent.
.THURSDAY...Partly sunny. Highs in the mid 40s. Northwest winds
around 5 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT AND FRIDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 20s.
Highs in the upper 30s.
.FRIDAY NIGHT THROUGH MONDAY...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the mid 20s.
Highs in the upper 30s.
$$
NYZ083-061600-
Southeast Warren-
Including the city of Glens Falls
301 AM EST Tue Dec 6 2022
.TODAY...Rain. Highs in the upper 40s. Light and variable winds.
Chance of rain 90 percent.
.TONIGHT...Rain. Not as cool. Near steady temperature in the mid
40s. Southeast winds around 5 mph. Chance of rain 80 percent.
.WEDNESDAY...Cloudy. Rain, mainly in the morning. Highs in the lower
50s. Light and variable winds. Chance of rain 80 percent.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain in the evening.
Lows in the upper 30s. Light and variable winds. Chance of rain
30 percent.
.THURSDAY...Partly sunny. Highs in the mid 40s. North winds around
5 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT AND FRIDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 20s.
Highs around 40.
.FRIDAY NIGHT THROUGH MONDAY...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the upper 20s.
Highs in the upper 30s.
$$
NYZ043-061600-
Northern Washington-
Including the cities of Whitehall and Granville
301 AM EST Tue Dec 6 2022
.TODAY...Cloudy. A chance of rain this morning, then rain this
afternoon. Highs in the upper 40s. South winds around 5 mph. Chance
of rain 80 percent.
.TONIGHT...Rain. Not as cool. Near steady temperature in the mid
40s. Temperature rising into the mid 40s after midnight. South winds
around 5 mph. Chance of rain 90 percent.
.WEDNESDAY...Cloudy. Rain, mainly in the morning. Highs in the lower
50s. South winds around 5 mph, becoming west around 5 mph in the
afternoon. Chance of rain 80 percent.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain in the evening.
Lows in the upper 30s. Light and variable winds, becoming northwest
around 5 mph after midnight. Chance of rain 40 percent.
.THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning, then becoming partly
sunny. Highs in the mid 40s. North winds around 5 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT AND FRIDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 20s.
Highs in the upper 30s.
.FRIDAY NIGHT THROUGH MONDAY...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the mid 20s.
Highs in the upper 30s.
$$
NYZ084-061600-
Southern Washington-
Including the cities of Hudson Falls, Fort Edward, Cambridge,
and Greenwich
301 AM EST Tue Dec 6 2022
.TODAY...Rain likely. Highs in the lower 50s. South winds 5 to
10 mph. Chance of rain 70 percent.
.TONIGHT...Rain. Not as cool. Near steady temperature in the upper
40s. Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph with gusts up to 20 mph. Chance of
rain 80 percent.
.WEDNESDAY...Cloudy. Rain, mainly in the morning. Highs in the lower
50s. South winds around 5 mph. Chance of rain 80 percent.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Cloudy. A chance of rain in the evening. Lows
around 40. Light and variable winds, becoming northwest around 5 mph
after midnight. Chance of rain 30 percent.
.THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning, then becoming partly
sunny. Highs in the upper 40s. North winds 5 to 10 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT AND FRIDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 20s.
Highs around 40.
.FRIDAY NIGHT THROUGH MONDAY...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the upper 20s.
Highs around 40.
$$
NYZ082-061600-
Northern Fulton-
Including the cities of Caroga Lake, Northville, and Mayfield
301 AM EST Tue Dec 6 2022
.TODAY...Rain. Highs in the lower 40s. Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
Chance of rain near 100 percent.
.TONIGHT...Rain. Not as cool. Near steady temperature in the lower
40s. Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 80 percent.
.WEDNESDAY...Rain likely. Near steady temperature in the mid 40s.
Southeast winds around 5 mph, becoming northwest in the afternoon.
Chance of rain 70 percent.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain in the evening.
Lows in the mid 30s. Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain
30 percent.
.THURSDAY...Partly sunny. Highs in the upper 30s. Northwest winds
5 to 10 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT AND FRIDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 20s.
Highs in the mid 30s.
.FRIDAY NIGHT THROUGH MONDAY...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the mid 20s.
Highs in the lower 30s.
$$
NYZ039-061600-
Southern Fulton-
Including the cities of Gloversville and Johnstown
301 AM EST Tue Dec 6 2022
.TODAY...Rain. Highs in the upper 40s. East winds around 5 mph.
Chance of rain 90 percent.
.TONIGHT...Rain. Not as cool. Near steady temperature in the mid
40s. East winds around 5 mph. Chance of rain 80 percent.
.WEDNESDAY...Rain likely. Highs around 50. Light and variable winds,
becoming northwest around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of rain
70 percent.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain in the evening.
Lows in the upper 30s. West winds around 5 mph. Chance of rain
30 percent.
.THURSDAY...Partly sunny. Highs in the mid 40s. Northwest winds 5 to
10 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT AND FRIDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 20s.
Highs in the upper 30s.
.FRIDAY NIGHT THROUGH MONDAY...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the upper 20s.
Highs in the upper 30s.
$$
NYZ040-061600-
Montgomery-
Including the cities of Amsterdam, Wellsville, and Fonda
301 AM EST Tue Dec 6 2022
.TODAY...Rain. Highs in the upper 40s. East winds around 5 mph.
Chance of rain 90 percent.
.TONIGHT...Rain likely. Not as cool. Near steady temperature in the
mid 40s. East winds around 5 mph. Chance of rain 70 percent.
.WEDNESDAY...Rain likely. Highs in the lower 50s. Light and variable
winds, becoming northwest around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of
rain 70 percent.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain in the evening.
Lows in the upper 30s. West winds around 5 mph. Chance of rain
30 percent.
.THURSDAY...Partly sunny. Highs in the mid 40s. Northwest winds 5 to
10 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT AND FRIDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 20s.
Highs around 40.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Cold with lows in the mid 20s.
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy. A chance of snow showers in the morning.
Highs in the upper 30s. Chance of snow 30 percent.
.SATURDAY NIGHT THROUGH MONDAY...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the upper
20s. Highs in the upper 30s.
$$
NYZ047-061600-
Schoharie-
Including the cities of Cobleskill and Middleburgh
301 AM EST Tue Dec 6 2022
.TODAY...Rain. Highs in the lower 50s. Southeast winds around 5 mph.
Chance of rain 80 percent.
.TONIGHT...Rain. Not as cool. Near steady temperature in the upper
40s. Southeast winds around 5 mph. Chance of rain 80 percent.
.WEDNESDAY...Rain likely. Highs in the mid 50s. Southwest winds
around 5 mph, becoming west in the afternoon. Chance of rain
70 percent.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Cloudy. A chance of rain in the evening. Lows in
the upper 30s. Northwest winds around 5 mph. Chance of rain
40 percent.
.THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning, then becoming partly
sunny. Highs in the mid 40s. Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT AND FRIDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 20s.
Highs around 40.
.FRIDAY NIGHT AND SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy with a 30 percent chance
of snow showers. Lows in the mid 20s. Highs in the upper 30s.
.SATURDAY NIGHT THROUGH MONDAY...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the upper
20s. Highs in the upper 30s.
$$
NYZ048-061600-
Western Schenectady-
Including the cities of Delanson, Esperance, and Duanesburg
301 AM EST Tue Dec 6 2022
.TODAY...Rain likely. Highs in the upper 40s. Southeast winds 5 to
10 mph. Chance of rain 70 percent.
.TONIGHT...Rain. Not as cool. Near steady temperature in the mid
40s. Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph with gusts up to 20 mph. Chance of
rain 80 percent.
.WEDNESDAY...Rain likely. Highs in the lower 50s. Southeast winds
around 5 mph, becoming west in the afternoon. Chance of rain
70 percent.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain in the evening.
Lows in the upper 30s. Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain
40 percent.
.THURSDAY...Partly sunny. Highs in the mid 40s. Northwest winds 5 to
10 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT AND FRIDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 20s.
Highs in the upper 30s.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy and cold. Near steady temperature in
the upper 20s.
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy. A chance of snow showers in the morning.
Highs in the mid 30s. Chance of snow 30 percent.
.SATURDAY NIGHT THROUGH MONDAY...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the upper
20s. Highs in the upper 30s.
$$
NYZ049-061600-
Eastern Schenectady-
Including the cities of Schenectady and Rotterdam
301 AM EST Tue Dec 6 2022
.TODAY...Rain likely. Highs in the lower 50s. Southeast winds 5 to
10 mph. Chance of rain 70 percent.
.TONIGHT...Rain. Not as cool. Near steady temperature in the upper
40s. Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph with gusts up to 20 mph. Chance of
rain 80 percent.
.WEDNESDAY...Rain likely. Highs in the mid 50s. South winds around
5 mph, becoming west in the afternoon. Chance of rain 70 percent.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain in the evening.
Lows around 40. Northwest winds around 5 mph. Chance of rain
40 percent.
.THURSDAY...Partly sunny. Highs in the upper 40s. Northwest winds
5 to 10 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT AND FRIDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 20s.
Highs around 40.
.FRIDAY NIGHT THROUGH MONDAY...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the upper 20s.
Highs in the upper 30s.
$$
NYZ050-061600-
Southern Saratoga-
Including the cities of Ballston Spa, Clifton Park, Mechanicville,
and Waterford
301 AM EST Tue Dec 6 2022
.TODAY...Rain likely. Highs in the lower 50s. South winds 5 to
10 mph. Chance of rain 70 percent.
.TONIGHT...Rain. Not as cool. Near steady temperature in the upper
40s. South winds 5 to 10 mph with gusts up to 20 mph. Chance of rain
80 percent.
.WEDNESDAY...Rain likely. Highs in the lower 50s. South winds around
5 mph, becoming west in the afternoon. Chance of rain 70 percent.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain in the evening.
Lows around 40. Northwest winds around 5 mph. Chance of rain
30 percent.
.THURSDAY...Partly sunny. Highs in the upper 40s. Northwest winds
5 to 10 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT AND FRIDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 20s.
Highs around 40.
.FRIDAY NIGHT THROUGH MONDAY...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the upper 20s.
Highs in the upper 30s.
$$
NYZ051-061600-
Western Albany-
Including the cities of Altamont and Berne
301 AM EST Tue Dec 6 2022
.TODAY...Cloudy. A chance of rain this morning, then rain this
afternoon. Highs in the upper 40s. South winds 10 to 15 mph with
gusts up to 25 mph. Chance of rain 80 percent.
.TONIGHT...Rain. Not as cool. Near steady temperature in the mid
40s. South winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph. Chance of
rain 80 percent.
.WEDNESDAY...Rain likely. Highs in the lower 50s. South winds 5 to
10 mph, becoming west in the afternoon. Chance of rain 70 percent.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain in the evening.
Lows in the upper 30s. Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain
40 percent.
.THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning, then becoming partly
sunny. Highs in the lower 40s. Northwest winds around 10 mph with
gusts up to 20 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT AND FRIDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 20s.
Highs in the upper 30s.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Cold with lows in the mid 20s.
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy. A chance of snow showers in the morning.
Highs in the mid 30s. Chance of snow 30 percent.
.SATURDAY NIGHT THROUGH MONDAY...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the mid 20s.
Highs in the mid 30s.
$$
NYZ053-061600-
Western Rensselaer-
Including the city of Troy
301 AM EST Tue Dec 6 2022
.TODAY...Cloudy. A chance of rain this morning, then rain this
afternoon. Highs in the lower 50s. South winds 5 to 10 mph. Gusts up
to 25 mph this afternoon. Chance of rain 80 percent.
.TONIGHT...Rain. Not as cool. Near steady temperature around 50.
Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. Chance of rain
80 percent.
.WEDNESDAY...Rain. Highs in the mid 50s. South winds 5 to 10 mph.
Chance of rain 80 percent.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Cloudy. A chance of rain in the evening. Lows in
the lower 40s. Northwest winds around 5 mph. Chance of rain
30 percent.
.THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning, then becoming partly
sunny. Highs in the upper 40s. Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT AND FRIDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 20s.
Highs around 40.
.FRIDAY NIGHT THROUGH MONDAY...Mostly cloudy. Lows around 30. Highs
around 40.
$$
NYZ054-061600-
Eastern Rensselaer-
Including the cities of Grafton and Hoosick Falls
301 AM EST Tue Dec 6 2022
.TODAY...Cloudy. A chance of rain this morning, then rain this
afternoon. Highs in the upper 40s. South winds 15 to 20 mph with
gusts up to 30 mph. Chance of rain 80 percent.
.TONIGHT...Rain. Not as cool. Near steady temperature in the mid
40s. Southeast winds around 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. Chance
of rain 80 percent.
.WEDNESDAY...Rain. Highs in the lower 50s. South winds 10 to 15 mph.
Chance of rain 80 percent.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Cloudy. A chance of rain in the evening. Lows in
the upper 30s. Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain
40 percent.
.THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy. Highs in the mid 40s. Temperature falling
to around 40 in the afternoon. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy in the evening, then becoming partly
cloudy. Colder with lows in the mid 20s.
.FRIDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 30s.
.FRIDAY NIGHT THROUGH MONDAY...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the upper 20s.
Highs in the upper 30s.
$$
NYZ060-061600-
Western Columbia-
Including the city of Hudson
301 AM EST Tue Dec 6 2022
.TODAY...Cloudy. A chance of rain this morning, then rain this
afternoon. Highs in the lower 50s. South winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance
of rain 80 percent.
.TONIGHT...Rain. Not as cool. Near steady temperature in the lower
50s. South winds 5 to 10 mph with gusts up to 20 mph. Chance of rain
80 percent.
.WEDNESDAY...Rain. Highs in the mid 50s. Southeast winds around
5 mph. Chance of rain 80 percent.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain in the evening.
Lows in the lower 40s. North winds around 5 mph. Chance of rain
30 percent.
.THURSDAY...Partly sunny. Highs in the upper 40s. Northwest winds
5 to 10 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT AND FRIDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows around 30. Highs in
the lower 40s.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Cold with lows in the upper 20s.
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy. A chance of snow showers in the morning.
Highs around 40. Chance of snow 30 percent.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Cold with lows in the lower 30s.
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy. Highs in the lower 40s.
.SUNDAY NIGHT AND MONDAY...Mostly cloudy. Lows around 30. Highs in
the lower 40s.
$$
NYZ061-061600-
Eastern Columbia-
Including the city of Chatham
301 AM EST Tue Dec 6 2022
.TODAY...Cloudy. A chance of rain this morning, then rain this
afternoon. Highs in the lower 50s. Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph with
gusts up to 20 mph. Chance of rain 80 percent.
.TONIGHT...Rain. Not as cool. Near steady temperature in the upper
40s. Southeast winds around 10 mph with gusts up to 25 mph. Chance
of rain 80 percent.
.WEDNESDAY...Rain. Highs in the mid 50s. South winds 5 to 10 mph.
Chance of rain 80 percent.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Cloudy. A chance of rain in the evening. Lows in
the lower 40s. Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain
30 percent.
.THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning, then becoming partly
sunny. Highs in the upper 40s. Northwest winds around 10 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT AND FRIDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 20s.
Highs in the lower 40s.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Cold with lows in the upper 20s.
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain and snow showers in the
morning. Highs in the upper 30s. Chance of precipitation 30 percent.
.SATURDAY NIGHT THROUGH MONDAY...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the upper
20s. Highs around 40.
$$
NYZ059-061600-
Eastern Greene-
Including the cities of Catskill, Coxsackie, Athens, Cairo,
and Jefferson Heights
301 AM EST Tue Dec 6 2022
.TODAY...Rain. Highs in the lower 50s. South winds around 5 mph.
Chance of rain 80 percent.
.TONIGHT...Rain. Not as cool. Near steady temperature around 50.
South winds around 5 mph with gusts up to 20 mph. Chance of rain
80 percent.
.WEDNESDAY...Rain. Highs in the mid 50s. Southeast winds around
5 mph. Chance of rain 80 percent.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain in the evening.
Lows in the lower 40s. North winds around 5 mph. Chance of rain
30 percent.
.THURSDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs around 50. North winds 5 to 10 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT AND FRIDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows around 30. Highs in
the lower 40s.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Cold with lows in the upper 20s.
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy. A chance of snow showers in the morning.
Highs around 40. Chance of snow 30 percent.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Cold with lows in the lower 30s.
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy. Highs in the lower 40s.
.SUNDAY NIGHT AND MONDAY...Mostly cloudy. Lows around 30. Highs in
the lower 40s.
$$
NYZ063-061600-
Western Ulster-
Including the cities of Ellenville, Woodstock, West Hurley,
Kerhonkson, Napanoch, and Phoenicia
301 AM EST Tue Dec 6 2022
.TODAY...A chance of rain this morning, then rain this afternoon.
Highs in the upper 40s. Southeast winds around 5 mph. Chance of rain
90 percent.
.TONIGHT...Rain. Not as cool. Near steady temperature in the mid
40s. Southeast winds around 5 mph. Chance of rain 90 percent.
.WEDNESDAY...Rain likely. Highs in the lower 50s. Light and variable
winds. Chance of rain 70 percent.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain in the evening.
Lows in the upper 30s. Light and variable winds, becoming northwest
around 5 mph after midnight. Chance of rain 30 percent.
.THURSDAY...Partly sunny. Highs in the upper 40s. Temperature
falling into the lower 40s in the afternoon. North winds 5 to
10 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Colder with lows in the mid 20s.
.FRIDAY...Partly sunny. Highs in the lower 40s.
.FRIDAY NIGHT AND SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy with a 30 percent chance
of snow showers. Lows in the mid 20s. Highs in the upper 30s.
.SATURDAY NIGHT THROUGH MONDAY...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the upper
20s. Highs in the upper 30s.
$$
NYZ064-061600-
Eastern Ulster-
Including the cities of Kingston and New Paltz
301 AM EST Tue Dec 6 2022
.TODAY...Rain. Highs in the lower 50s. Light and variable winds,
becoming south around 5 mph this afternoon. Chance of rain
80 percent.
.TONIGHT...Rain. Not as cool. Near steady temperature in the upper
40s. South winds around 5 mph. Chance of rain 90 percent.
.WEDNESDAY...Rain. Highs in the mid 50s. Light and variable winds.
Chance of rain 80 percent.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain in the evening.
Lows in the lower 40s. Light and variable winds, becoming north
around 5 mph after midnight. Chance of rain 30 percent.
.THURSDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 50s. North winds 5 to
10 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT AND FRIDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows around 30. Highs in
the lower 40s.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A chance of snow showers after
midnight. Cold with lows in the upper 20s. Chance of snow
30 percent.
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy. A chance of snow showers in the morning.
Highs around 40. Chance of snow 30 percent.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Cold with lows in the lower 30s.
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy. Highs in the lower 40s.
.SUNDAY NIGHT AND MONDAY...Mostly cloudy. Lows around 30. Highs in
the lower 40s.
$$
NYZ066-061600-
Eastern Dutchess-
Including the cities of Pawling, Dover Plains, Millbrook,
Pine Plains, Amenia, and Millerton
301 AM EST Tue Dec 6 2022
.TODAY...Cloudy. A chance of rain this morning, then rain this
afternoon. Highs in the lower 50s. Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph.
Chance of rain 90 percent.
.TONIGHT...Rain. Not as cool. Near steady temperature in the upper
40s. Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph. Chance of
rain 90 percent.
.WEDNESDAY...Rain. Highs in the mid 50s. South winds 5 to 10 mph.
Chance of rain 80 percent.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain in the evening.
Lows around 40. Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain
30 percent.
.THURSDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs around 50. Temperature falling into
the mid 40s in the afternoon. North winds 10 to 15 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT AND FRIDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 20s.
Highs in the lower 40s.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Cold with lows in the upper 20s.
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy. A chance of snow showers in the morning.
Highs around 40. Chance of snow 30 percent.
.SATURDAY NIGHT THROUGH MONDAY...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the upper
20s. Highs in the lower 40s.
$$
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WASHINGTON (AP) — BTS, the Grammy-nominated South Korean boy band, will join President Joe Biden next week to talk about “Asian inclusion and representation” and to address hate crimes and discrimination against Asians, the White House announced Thursday.
The musical group’s White House visit next Tuesday follows Biden’s trip last week to South Korea, a U.S. ally.
Biden has been outspoken about being committed to combating a rise in anti-Asian hate crimes. Last year, the Democratic president signed the COVID-19 Hate Crimes Act into law.
Biden and BTS, also known as the Bangtan Boys, also will discuss diversity and the K-pop group’s platform as youth ambassadors.
The band received its first Grammy nomination last year after releasing the song “Dynamite” as a gift to fans isolated by the coronavirus pandemic. | https://www.koin.com/news/politics/k-pop-band-bts-and-biden-to-meet-to-discuss-asian-inclusion/ | 2022-05-27 09:39:02 | 0 | https://www.koin.com/news/politics/k-pop-band-bts-and-biden-to-meet-to-discuss-asian-inclusion/ |
AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) — Human remains recovered from the Atlantic Ocean more than two decades ago have been identified as a Las Vegas man, officials said.
The remains discovered 27 miles (43 kilometers) off the coast on July 24, 2000, belonged to 84-year-old Philip Kahn, who was reported missing that same year, the state medical examiner's office said Wednesday.
It's unclear why Kahn ended up in New England waters near Canada's Grand Manan Island. He disappeared after flying to New York City.
Early attempts to identify the partially skeletonized remains through DNA and fingerprints were unsuccessful, but officials revisited the case in 2019 and again last year through the FBI’s Deceased Persons Identification Services Division.
The FBI matched the fingerprints and dental records to Kahn, who had been reported missing in Las Vegas in 2000. His family members have been notified, officials said. | https://www.mrt.com/news/article/Remains-found-in-ocean-22-years-ago-ID-d-as-Las-17713534.php | 2023-01-12 18:40:29 | 1 | https://www.mrt.com/news/article/Remains-found-in-ocean-22-years-ago-ID-d-as-Las-17713534.php |
BELLE PLAINE, Kan. (AP) — An undersheriff in rural Kansas faces a manslaughter trial Monday for fatally shooting an unarmed man with a homemade beanbag round out of his personal shotgun, a case that comes amid a national reckoning on police violence.
Jury selection will start in the trial of Virgil Brewer, who was with the Barber County Sheriff’s Office at the time of the deadly encounter with Steven Myers in October 2017 outside a shed in Sun City, about 300 miles (555 kilometers) from the Kansas City, Kansas.
A civil lawsuit brought by Myers’ family against Brewer and then-Barber County Sheriff Lonnie Small was settled in 2020 after county officials agreed to pay $3.5 million.
Brewer’s criminal trial is expected to focus on whether his lack of knowledge and training with the less-lethal munitions amounted to reckless involuntary manslaughter.
Defense attorney David Harger did not respond to messages seeking comment on the case. Brewer has been on unpaid leave since his 2018 arrest. He has been free pending trial.
“The fact of the matter is that it is not going to be a good outcome for anybody, no matter whether or not he gets convicted,” Steven Myers’ widow, Kristina Myers, told The Associated Press on Thursday. “Yes, it will be over in that sense, but this one bad decision has ruined the lives of so many people.”
On the evening of Oct. 6, 2017, Brewer was carrying his personal weapon when he, along with the sheriff and a sheriff’s deputy, responded to a call about a man holding a rifle on a street after an altercation at a local bar.
About five minutes before the fatal shooting, Small said: “A little luck and he’ll just pass out and die,” a remark captured on the sheriff’s body camera as they searched for Myers. They eventually found him hiding in a shed.
Both Brewer and the deputy later told the Kansas Bureau of Investigation that they could clearly see that Myers was not armed when they confronted him outside the shed, according to the probable cause affidavit obtained by AP.
Body camera footage reviewed by investigators shows Brewer repeatedly told Myers to “get on the ground” before shooting him, while Deputy Mark Suchy gave conflicting commands to “put your hands up now.” Seconds later, Brewer shot Myers with one round.
Brewer told the Kansas Bureau of Investigation during an interview that he was in fear for his and the deputy’s lives when Myers continued to walk toward them, adding that he did not expect the beanbag round to penetrate Myers’ chest.
The deputy’s body camera video showed Myers was not making any aggressive movement at the time Brewer shot him, according to Bureau Agent Brian Carroll in an affidavit in support of the criminal charge against the undersheriff.
“Myers was never told he was under arrest, Myers was never warned that his failure to comply with commands would result in the use of the impending force,” Carroll wrote.
Brewer then discharged his personal weapon at too close of a distance and shot Myers in the chest, a lethal force zone.
Carroll’s affidavit contends that Brewer’s lack of knowledge and training regarding the proper use of less-lethal beanbag munitions recklessly caused Myer’s death. Proper training would have provided critical information about the proper distance to deploy the round and the proper target zone on a person.
Such training would have also informed Brewer about past problems with rectangular-shaped bean bags like the one he used, Carroll wrote. Those are known to penetrate subjects shot with them, and their use has been discontinued for years. The rounds used today are rounded, balloon-shaped bean bags, according to the affidavit.
Before coming to Kansas, Brewer worked in Texas where he was given the beanbag ammunition used the evening of Myers’ death. The affidavit revealed that the Kansas Bureau of Investigation interviewed Travis Martin, the deputy at the Freestone County Sheriff’s Office in Texas who gave Brewer the ammunition.
Martin, who is expected to testify, told the agency that after speaking with the beanbag maker, that type of ammunition would no longer be carried and should not be fired on a person.
Martin told investigators that he “thought he had talked with Brewer about not using the ammunition on a person,” according to the affidavit.
Medical Examiner Timothy Gorrill is also expected to take the witness stand. His autopsy found the cause of death to be a penetrating shotgun bag wound to the trunk with the manner of death ruled a homicide.
Kristina Myers said she has been subpoenaed, adding she hopes to be allowed to watch the trial after her testimony.
“It doesn’t bring him back, but it does give us a sense of justice,” she said. “Everyone, no matter their occupation, should be held responsible for their actions. All actions have consequences.” | https://who13.com/news/national-news/ap-us-news/ap-kansas-undersheriff-faces-trial-in-fatal-beanbag-shooting/ | 2022-10-24 22:58:40 | 0 | https://who13.com/news/national-news/ap-us-news/ap-kansas-undersheriff-faces-trial-in-fatal-beanbag-shooting/ |
LONDON — TikTok said Friday that it’s planning two more European data centers, as the popular Chinese-owned video sharing app seeks to allay growing concerns about data privacy for its users in the West.
The company’s general manager for European operations, Rich Waterworth, said in a blog post that it is “at an advanced stage of finalizing a plan” with a third-party provider for a second data center in Ireland. It announced its first center there last year.
TikTok also is in talks to set up a third European data center, without specifying a location.
“Regarding local data storage, in line with the growth of our community, we’re looking to expand our European data storage capacity,” Waterworth said.
Data for European TikTok users will be migrated to the new centers starting this year, Waterworth said.
TikTok is wildly popular with young people, but its Chinese ownership has raised fears that Beijing could use it to collect data on Western users or push pro-China narratives and misinformation. TikTok is owned by ByteDance, a Chinese company that moved its headquarters to Singapore in 2020.
A top European Union official warned CEO Shou Zi Chew last month that the company would have to comply with the 27-nation bloc’s sweeping new digital rules.
The Digital Services Act mandates that online platforms and tech companies with 45 million or more users take extra steps aimed at cleaning up illegal content and disinformation or face potentially billions in fines.
TikTok reported Friday that it had 125 million monthly active users in the EU, putting it over the threshold for extra scrutiny under the new rules set to take effect later this year.
Including non-EU countries such as Britain and Switzerland, TikTok has 150 million users.
Google, Twitter, Apple and Facebook and Instagram will also face the stricter EU scrutiny, according to monthly user numbers they released in time for a Friday deadline.
Facebook has 255 million monthly active users, while Instagram has 250 million users, parent company Meta said. Twitter said it has 100.9 million users, including both registered users and those who didn’t sign in.
Apple said its iOS App Store had more than 45 million users but didn’t give a specific number. Google said its Search service has 332 million signed-in users, while YouTube has 401.7 million signed-in users. | https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/tiktok-plans-2-more-european-data-centers-amid-privacy-fears/2023/02/17/216d7b22-aebd-11ed-b0ba-9f4244c6e5da_story.html | 2023-02-17 13:58:04 | 1 | https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/tiktok-plans-2-more-european-data-centers-amid-privacy-fears/2023/02/17/216d7b22-aebd-11ed-b0ba-9f4244c6e5da_story.html |
Authorities in North Carolina are warning the public to be careful at the gas pump.
According to the Forest City Police Department, officers have found razor blades placed in gas pump handles on numerous occasions.
They were located in different locations in Forrest City and surrounding areas, police said.
Forest City is located about 50 miles west of Charlotte.
The Forest City Police Department released a picture of a rusted razor in the pump handle. It's apparent that it could cause an injury if someone comes into contact with it.
"Please be aware of your surroundings while pumping gas and always check before grabbing the gas pump handle," the police department stated.
No arrests have been made. The police department said the state Department of Agriculture, which has gas pump inspectors, is assisting in the investigation. | https://www.kxxv.com/news/national/north-carolina-police-investigating-razors-found-in-gas-pump-handles | 2023-01-26 22:28:49 | 1 | https://www.kxxv.com/news/national/north-carolina-police-investigating-razors-found-in-gas-pump-handles |
Major leagues, broadcasters pledge responsible betting ads
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) — Most of the nation’s major professional sports leagues, plus the media companies Fox and NBCUniversal are creating an alliance to ensure that sports betting advertising is done responsibly and does not target minors.
The Coalition for Responsible Sports Betting Advertising was created Wednesday, consisting of the National Football League; Major League Baseball; the men’s and women’s leagues of the National Basketball Association; the National Hockey League; NASCAR, Major League Soccer, Fox and NBCUniversal.
They described the group as a voluntary alliance to control how sports betting advertising, which is ever-present on the airwaves, in print and online, is presented to consumers.
It includes a recommendation that “excessive” advertising be avoided.
Formation of the group follows a move last month by the commercial casino industry through its national trade association, the American Gaming Association, to adopt a new responsible sports betting marketing code.
Both efforts recognize the proliferation of sports betting advertising in the five years since the U.S. Supreme Court cleared the way for any state to offer legal sports wagering.
They also have a clear, if unstated goal: to regulate their own advertising before the government might step in and do it for them. One New York congressman has introduced legislation that would ban all online and digital sports betting advertising, and others have called for government-imposed regulation of sports betting ads.
“As the legalization of sports betting spreads nationwide, we feel it is critical to establish guardrails around how sports betting should be advertised to consumers across the United States,” the group said in a joint statement. “Each member of the coalition feels a responsibility to ensure sports betting advertising is not only targeted to an appropriate audience, but also that the message is thoughtfully crafted and carefully delivered.”
David Schwartz, a gambling historian at the University of Nevada Las Vegas, said the prosects for government control of sports betting ads are uncertain.
“I can see how it would be in the leagues’ and operators’ best interests to avoid formal federal oversight,” he said. “Advertising is an area that touches not just customers, but the public at large. As such, it may have more visibility than even the actual business of taking bets. It is understandable that those involved want to get out in front of this.”
The group has several core principles, including that sports betting should be marketed only to adults of legal betting age; that the ads should not promote irresponsible or excessive gambling; they should be in good taste and not be misleading; and that publishers of sports betting advertising should have strong internal reviews and should take seriously complaints from consumers about such advertising.
Kenny Gersh, executive vice president of media and business development for Major League Baseball, called the group “another important step for our industry as legal sports betting continues to grow.”
Sports betting is currently legal in 33 U.S. states, plus Washington D.C.
“While providing new fan engagement opportunities to enjoy our sport in more ways, we have to continue to be mindful and deliberate with how these sports betting options are presented and to whom they’re directed,” Gersh said. “Layering this coalition’s work in the advertising arena on top of our efforts to promote responsible gambling and address problem gambling challenges will lead to more thoughtful planning and implementation across the board.”
David Highhill, general manager of sports betting for the NFL, said the leagues recognize advertising as an important component of responsible conduct.
“Legalized sports betting offers fans another way to engage with their favorite sports, but just as we must support problem gambling prevention and resourcing, we must also remain mindful of how sports betting is presented and advertised to consumers, and this coalition should greatly aid in that cause,” he said.
Mike Mulvihill, an executive vice president with Fox Sports, said, “We are committed to providing fans a responsible and ethical engagement with sports betting, keeping the integrity of the games and our broadcasts at the forefront at all times.”
Keith Whyte, executive director of the National Council on Problem Gambling, praised the group for “taking steps to lead the industry in proactive change to protect consumers.”
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Percentages: FG .397, FT .688.
3-Point Goals: 10-27, .370 (Drumgoole 5-15, Davis 4-7, Beagle 1-1, Jackson 0-1, Patel 0-3).
Team Rebounds: 2. Team Turnovers: None.
Blocked Shots: None.
Turnovers: 12 (Drumgoole 5, Beagle 2, Patel 2, Jackson, Kellogg, Ketner).
Steals: 4 (Drumgoole 2, Jackson 2).
Technical Fouls: None.
Percentages: FG .429, FT .704.
3-Point Goals: 7-15, .467 (Hess 2-4, Coleman 2-5, McMillian 1-2, Sullivan 1-2, de Graaf 1-2).
Team Rebounds: 2. Team Turnovers: 1.
Blocked Shots: 3 (Gray 2, Diakite).
Turnovers: 7 (Coleman 3, Hess, McMillian, Sullivan, de Graaf).
Steals: 8 (Diakite 3, Gray 2, Osawe 2, de Graaf).
Technical Fouls: None.
A_711 (3,500). | https://www.expressnews.com/sports/article/N-J-I-T-74-ALBANY-67-17718769.php | 2023-01-15 03:17:09 | 0 | https://www.expressnews.com/sports/article/N-J-I-T-74-ALBANY-67-17718769.php |
The IEEE Circuits and Systems Society (CASS)'s Standards Activities Sub Division (SASD) is organizing an outreach event in APCCAS 2022 to increase the awareness of the IEEE standards and SASD's recent accomplishments in forming standard committees.
SANTA CLARA, Calif., Nov. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ – The IEEE Asia Pacific Conference on Circuits and Systems (APCCAS) is the regional flagship conference of the IEEE Circuits and Systems Society in Asia. APCCAS 2022 will be held in Shenzhen, China during November 11-13, 2022. The theme of APCCAS 2022 is "Building a Fully-connected AIoT World". Shenzhen is the electronics R&D world center with more than 300 global or regional centers from Fortune Global 500 companies. Besides, Shenzhen is also suitable for tourism, which is ranked No. 2 in the list of best cities for travel by Lonely Planet.
In this outreach event, the committee will be presenting the following talks to allow our audiences to have a better understanding of IEEE Standards
- Overview of IEEE Standards and IEEE CASS SASD (Yongfu Li)
- Introduction to 5 different standard committees (Li Du, Yuan Du, and Yang Zhao)
- Questions and Answers
- Social networking
Details on this event will be posted at SASD at IEEE APCCAS 2022. Full conference registration details are available at IEEE APCCAS 2022
We would like to call out to those professionals who are interested in participating in IEEE CASS SASD activities. You can sign up through this mailing list.
The IEEE CASS SASD committee for the 2022-2023 term consists of:
IEEE CASS Vice President - Technical Activities: Xinmiao Zhang
Chair: Kiran Gunnam
Chair-Elect: Yongfu Li
Voting Members:
Wen-Hsiao Peng,
Lu Yu,
Yuanjin Zheng
Professionals or ad-hoc industry groups actively working on standardization activities related to Circuits and Systems are invited to bring their activities under the umbrella of IEEE Circuits and Systems Society (CASS) Standards Activities Sub Division (SASD) to utilize the broader impact of IEEE Standards. IEEE CASS SASD has started efforts to provide core standards for the benefit of the industry including integrated circuit design and test systems, arithmetic, microprocessors, and domain-specific accelerators. These standards help enable the industry to move technology forward at a rapid pace to deliver amazing products to consumers.
CASS Operations Office
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STILLWATER, Okla. (AP) — Oklahoma State had more than enough stamina to keep up with Texas Tech’s up-tempo offense.
Spencer Sanders ran for two touchdowns and passed for another and No. 7 Oklahoma State beat Texas Tech 41-31 on Saturday.
Sanders passed for 297 yards and ran for 56, and Bryson Green had five catches for a career-high 115 yards for the Cowboys (5-0, 2-0 Big 12).
Tech ran 104 plays in the game to Oklahoma State’s 86, but the Cowboys had the energy they needed late. They trailed 24-20 at halftime before outscoring the Red Raiders 21-7 in the second half.
“They had some gas in the tank,” Oklahoma State coach Mike Gundy said. “And we’ve been in these battles before. And in the end, there wasn’t any panic. Guys had a clear mind. They were able to listen and absorb information. There’s no panic, and that situation gives you the best chance.”
Texas Tech redshirt freshman Behren Morton got his first career start in place of Donovan Smith. He completed 39 of 62 passes for 379 yards and two touchdowns for the Red Raiders (3-3, 1-2).
Jerand Bradley caught eight passes for 119 yards and a touchdown and Trey Cleveland caught nine passes for 110 yards for a Texas Tech team that was playing its fifth straight ranked opponent and already had claimed wins over Houston and Texas.
“Where they’re at right now, they’ve got a lot of frustration because we’re right there,” Tech coach Joey McGuire said. “It’s different if you come into a game and you get blown out. You’re going to be frustrated and you hate to lose. But in our three losses, I felt like we have played every play, and we have fought our tail off every single snap.”
Morton completed 24 of 39 passes for 220 yards and both scores in the first half to help the Red Raiders take a 24-20 lead at the break. Tech gained 347 yards on 57 plays in the first two quarters.
Sanders rolled out and scored on a 2-yard touchdown run to trim Texas Tech’s lead to 31-29 in the third. Sanders’ shovel pass to Jaden Bray for the 2-point conversion tied it with 3:18 left in the third quarter.
On Texas Tech’s next possession, Morton made one of his few mistakes. Oklahoma State linebacker Mason Cobb intercepted him and returned the ball 13 yards to the Tech 19. Tanner Brown’s fourth field goal of the game gave the Cowboys a 34-31 lead with 3 seconds left in the third quarter.
Oklahoma State closed it out when Dominic Richardson scored on a 7-yard run with 2:27 remaining.
“Every loss feels the same to me, man,” McGuire said. “They all suck. I’m just telling you. If you ever hear me saying it’s a good loss or anything like that, I want somebody to slap me, please.”
THE TAKEAWAY
Texas Tech: The Red Raiders were again competitive against a top-flight opponent. It was just a matter of a few plays here and there. Tech’s other losses were 27-14 at North Carolina State and 37-28 at Kansas State. Four of Tech’s final six games are at home.
Oklahoma State: The Cowboys prevailed, despite the defense getting off to a rough start. The Cowboys allowed 125 yards in the fourth quarter but held the Red Raiders scoreless.
TARGETING EJECTION
With Oklahoma State still leading 34-31, it appeared Oklahoma State safety Kendal Daniels sacked Morton near the Texas Tech goal line, but instead, Daniels was called for targeting and ejected. That means the Cowboys lose Daniels for the first half of the TCU game.
Gundy doesn’t think the Cowboys should lose Daniels for part the upcoming contest, but he said there’s no doubt it was targeting.
“In the heat of the moment, all he knows is he had a dead shot at the quarterback in the end zone,” Gundy said. “And you cannot lower your head. You have to keep your eyes up all the time. The rule’s put in place to protect, and it’s a good rule. Nobody likes the rule because people think ‘it’s football, football is football,’ until that’s your kid that’s getting hit. But it was a correct call and he needs to learn.”
ONSIDE KICK
Texas Tech tried to surprise the Cowboys with an onside kick in the first quarter and executed it perfectly except for one problem: Oklahoma State’s Demarco Jones called a fair catch.
Instead of Tech getting possession with a 7-0 lead, Oklahoma State got possession and Tech was called for kick catch interference.
It’s pretty simple in Gundy’s opinion.
“As soon as they kick it, you show fair catch and they can’t catch it.”
Two plays later, Sanders connected with Green for a 32-yard touchdown.
RING OF HONOR
Oklahoma State added Bob Fenimore to its Ring of Honor on Saturday. The halfback finished ninth in the Heisman Trophy vote in 1944 and third in 1945. He joined Barry Sanders and Thurman Thomas.
UP NEXT
Texas Tech: Hosts West Virginia on Oct. 22.
Oklahoma State: Visits TCU on Oct. 15.
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From the geothermal wonders of Yellowstone to the red rock country of Utah, 10 of America’s most beautiful national parks are located within a day’s drive of Denver. Four of them are in Colorado, two in Utah, and two in Wyoming.
Rocky Mountain National Park takes visitors high into the alpine environment where trees cannot grow. Grand Teton offers some of the most impressive mountain scenery on the continent. Mesa Verde takes visitors back 800 years in time for an appreciation of ancient Pueblo civilization.
We’ve compiled descriptions and things you need to know on all 10. Time to hit the road.
Colorado
Rocky Mountain National Park
- Driving distance: 70 miles from Denver, about 1 hour and 35 minutes by car
- Visitation in 2021: 4.43 million
- Entrance fees: $25 per vehicle (increasing to $30 on May 27), $25 per motorcycle, $15 for bicyclists and walk-ins. Reservations ($2) required May 27-Oct. 10 via recreation.gov
- Most popular attraction: Bear Lake
Despite the imposition of a timed-entry reservation system two years ago that makes it more difficult to visit, this jewel of the national park system remains one of the most compelling attractions in the Rocky Mountain West. It offers long and challenging hikes, including the 15-mile roundtrip trek to the fourteener summit of Longs Peak (elev. 14,259 feet), along with plenty of family friendly trails. Get “high” driving over Trail Ridge Road, the highest continuously paved highway in the nation, which crosses alpine tundra and the Continental Divide while topping out at 12,183 feet. The Alpine Visitors Center up there (11,796 feet) is the highest visitors center in the national park system. Nearly a third of the park’s 415 square miles is situated above timberline (11,400 feet), presenting one of the largest areas of alpine terrain in the United States.
Hidden Gem: When it opens in the summer, consider driving the Old Fall River Road to the Alpine Visitor Center up on Trail Ridge Road. It’s a one-way dirt road that has a 15-mph speed limit with steep drop-offs and sharp switchbacks, but it’s well worth it. Return via Trail Ridge Road.
Pro tip: Regarding the park’s two-tiered entry reservation requirements, remember reservations are not required in the Bear Lake corridor after 6 p.m., and in the rest of the park, they are not required before 9 a.m. or after 3 p.m. — John Meyer
Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve
- Driving distance: 235 miles from Denver, about 3 hours and 40 minutes by car
- Visitation in 2021: 602,600
- Entrance fees: $25 per vehicle, $20 per motorcycle, $15/person for oversized vehicles with 15 or more passengers. All passes are valid for seven consecutive days. No reservations required.
- Most popular attraction: The dunes
Nestled up against the Sangre de Cristo Mountains near Alamosa lies the Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve, home to the tallest dunes in North America. The sand here used to be at the bottom of the now long-gone Lake Alamosa, and over time wind blew it into the base of the mountains, forming the awe-inspiring structures. Hidden Dune and Star Dune are tied as the tallest dunes on the continent, measuring 741 feet from base to summit. Both are hikable, too; the National Park Service recommends allotting at least six hours roundtrip to hike each. Because of its unique location, the park’s conditions vary widely throughout the year. From late May through June, snowmelt fills Medano Creek, which flows alongside the dunes, offering a cool respite for swimming and fishing. That also makes it a popular time for visitors, so expect crowds. In the peak summer months, the sand temperatures can reach 150 degrees Fahrenheit, making it difficult to walk on the sand. That’s the best time to check out some of the forested hikes nearby. Fall boasts milder weather and cooler sand temperatures, and the dunes typically receive their first snow in late October. The park is open year-round.
Hidden gem: Alpine lakes, Lower Sand Creek Lake and Upper Sand Creek Lake
Pro tip: While there is hiking and camping in Great Sand Dunes, one of the best ways to experience the terrain is sandboarding and sand sledding. The park does not rent gear, but several shops outside its boundaries do, including Great Sand Dunes Oasis store, SpinDrift Sandboard Rentals, and Kristi Mountain Sports, among others. Call ahead to ensure they have some in stock. — Tiney Ricciardi
Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park
- Driving distance: 260 miles from Denver, about 4 hours and 50 minutes by car
- Visitation in 2021: 309,000
- Entrance fee: $30 per vehicle, $25 per motorcycle, $15 per person on bike or foot. All passes are valid for seven consecutive days. No reservations required.
- Most popular attraction: The Painted Wall
Maybe you’ve seen pictures of the Black Canyon and its most popular natural attraction, The Painted Wall, but it’s impossible to understand the incredible depth and sheer magnitude of the cliff faces, which plummet up to 2,722 feet, without seeing them in person. The Gunnison River’s average descent is 43 feet per mile throughout the national park but reaches up to 200-plus feet per mile in some places, causing the massive gash in the Earth known as the Black Canyon. That’s why it features some of the oldest exposed rock and craggiest spires in the country. Visitors access the park from one of two entrances: the South Rim, which is an easy trip from Gunnison or Montrose, and the more remote North Rim. Looking over either one into the canyon will both take your breath away and make your knees shake. In the summer, the Black Canyon is a magnet for advanced rock climbers and kayakers, but you don’t need to be a pro to enjoy hiking, camping, fishing or the scenic rim drives. If you plan to go down into the canyon to the river, however, you do need a permit. The good news: They’re free.
Hidden gem: East Portal, which has a steep and winding paved road that allows drivers to access the Gunnison River. To get there, use the South Rim entrance of the park.
Pro tip: There’s nothing connecting the Black Canyon’s North and South rims, so to visit both you must go around the canyon. Because it’s more accessible, the South Rim is a popular day-tripping area. The North Rim is the quieter side and you can still see landmarks like The Painted Wall. At 309,000 visitors in 2021, it’s still the least visited national park in Colorado, so you won’t experience crowds like Rocky Mountain National Park. — Tiney Ricciardi
Mesa Verde
- Driving distance: 370 miles from Denver, about 6 hours and 40 minutes by car
- Visitation in 2021: 548,000
- Entrance fees: $30 per vehicle, $25 per motorcycle, $15 per person on bike or foot. All passes are valid for seven consecutive days. No reservations required.
- Most popular attraction: The Cliff Palace
The other parks on this list are best known for their timeless landscapes, geological features and magnificent views. To be sure, Mesa Verde has beautiful topography, but this is a park where the most profound aspect of the experience is the spiritual connection the visitor forms with the ancient Pueblo people who built beautiful cliff dwellings here centuries ago. One feels the spirit of their industry, ingenuity and even their worship. Guided tours allow visitors close-up views of the Cliff Palace, the largest cliff dwelling in North America built between 1190 and 1280 A.D., and others. No wonder Mesa Verde has been designated a UNESCO World Heritage site. Prices for guided tours vary and must be paid in addition to the park entry fee. Tour reservations are available two weeks in advance via recreation.gov.
Hidden Gem: Wetherill Mesa is closed to motor vehicles, so you can visit ancestral sites there on foot or by bike.
Pro tip: Plan ahead, reserve a cliff dwellings tour in advance, and bring comfortable shoes. — John Meyer
Utah
Arches
- Driving distance: 350 miles from Denver, about 5 hours and 25 minutes by car
- Visitation in 2021: 1.8 million
- Entrance fees: $30 per vehicle, $25 per motorcycle, $15 per person on bike or foot. All passes are valid for seven consecutive days. Reservations ($2) required through recreation.gov
- Most popular attraction: Delicate Arch
The red sandstone formations in this park just outside of Moab represent the world’s most dense concentration of natural stone arches, numbering more than 2,000. The largest is Delicate Arch, with an archway that is 46 feet high and 32 feet wide. The arches were formed when erosion sculpted rock walls into shapes known as “fins,” where holes later formed. The park also has many massive red rock walls and monoliths that are stunning in size and beauty, especially the areas known as Park Avenue and the Courthouse Towers. New this year, Arches has gone to a timed-entry reservation system via recreation.gov to eliminate traffic congestion, overuse of facilities and overcrowding on trails. Park officials say the goal isn’t to reduce visitation but to spread it throughout the day.
Hidden Gem: Corona Arch, which is located just outside of the park, requires a 3-mile hike and is free to visit.
Pro tip: If you’re visiting Arches, take a side trip to nearby Dead Horse Point State Park. The panoramic view from the point, 2,000 feet above the snaking Colorado River, is reminiscent of the Grand Canyon. In fact, the final scene in Thelma and Louise, supposedly set in the Grand Canyon, was shot here. — John Meyer
Canyonlands
- Driving distance: 365 miles from Denver, about 5 hours and 40 minutes by car
- Visitation in 2021: 911,600
- Entrance fees: $30 per vehicle, $25 per motorcycle, $15 per person on bike or foot. All passes are valid for seven consecutive days. No reservations required.
- Most popular attraction: Mesa Arch
Canyonlands is located where the Colorado River and Green River meet, forming two deep canyons southwest of Moab. The Island in the Sky mesa, which looms 1,000 feet over the surrounding landscape, is a great place for a scenic drive. Another area, called The Needles, features towering sandstone pinnacles and a large network of trails. Just below the confluence of the Colorado and the Green is Cataract Canyon, a world-class stretch of whitewater. This is the largest of Utah’s five national parks and is a magnet for four-wheeling and mountain biking.
Hidden Gem: A short hike on the Aztec Butte trail accesses two archeological sites.
Pro tip: The fastest way to Moab is by taking Interstate 70 west for 325 miles to U.S. 191. A slower but more scenic route exits Interstate 70 about 30 miles earlier, near Cisco, and follows Utah 128, which has been designated a Utah Scenic Byway. Much of that route passes through a stunning canyon along the Colorado River. — John Meyer
Capitol Reef National Park
- Driving distance: 430 miles from Denver, about 6 hours and 35 minutes by car
- Visitation in 2021: 1.4 million
- Entrance fee: $20 per vehicle, $15 per motorcycle, $10 person on bike or foot. All passes are valid for seven consecutive days. No reservation required.
- Most popular attractions: Hickman Natural Bridge, the Grand Wash
The first thing you need to know about Capitol Reef National Park is how it was created. The Waterpocket Fold, a so-called geological wrinkle or warp in the Earth’s crust, spans 100 miles through south-central Utah creating this unique landscape of domed Navajo Sandstone structures and steep, rocky cliffs that give Capitol Reef its name. The park is a massive 243,000-plus acres, meaning there’s plenty to explore from the Cathedral Valley up north to the Waterpocket District down south and all the canyons and creeks areas in between. The Fruita Historic District, centrally located near the visitors center, offers orchards where visitors can pick apples, cherries, peaches, plums and more (for a fee) as well as ancient petroglyphs and pioneer-era buildings where they can snack on some history.
Hidden gem: Cathedral Valley driving loop tour, which spans 58 miles through bentonite hills, sandstone monoliths and endless rugged backcountry. A high-clearance, AWD vehicle is recommended.
Pro tip: Because of the weather here, spring and fall are the most popular times of the year to visit. To avoid crowds, visit the north or south areas of the park, which are more remote. — Tiney Ricciardi
Bryce Canyon National Park
- Driving distance: 540 miles from Denver, about 8 hours and 40 minutes by car
- Visitation in 2021: 2.1 million
- Entrance fee: $35 per vehicle, $30 per motorcycle, $20 per person on bike or foot. All passes are valid for seven consecutive days. No reservations required.
- Most popular attractions: The Bryce Amphitheater, Thor’s Hammer
With nearly 36,000 acres of desert landscape, Utah’s Bryce Canyon National Park and its famous hoodoos are something of a showcase for how our natural world evolves over time. Hoodoos are irregularly shaped rock spires formed as softer rock gradually erodes away, a process that still happens there to this day. While hoodoos are found all over the planet, the Bryce Amphitheater boasts the greatest concentration of these natural structures anywhere in the world. Experience them from viewpoints along the park’s main 18-mile thoroughfare, or hike and camp among them by venturing down into the canyon. Because the park resides at a high altitude (from 6,620 to 9,115 feet in elevation), the area is prone to snow during the winter months, so if you plan to hike then, bring snowshoes.
Hidden gem: Mossy Cave Trail, which leads to a waterfall.
Pro tip: If you’ve traveled all the way to Bryce Canyon National Park, you’re only an hour-and-change from Zion National Park. Don’t miss your opportunity to hit both in one trip. — Tiney Ricciardi
Wyoming
Grand Teton
- Driving distance: 480 miles from Denver, about 7 hours and 45 minutes by car
- Visitation in 2021: 3.88 million
- Entrance fees: $35 per vehicle, $30 per motorcycle, $20 per person on bike or foot. All passes are valid for seven consecutive days. No reservations required.
- Most popular attraction: Jenny Lake
The Grand Teton and the cluster of peaks around it are staggering to behold. The Grand looms more than 7,000 feet over the Snake River valley, and the steepness of those jagged peaks is stunning. Bring your hiking boots because you’ll want to explore some of the amazing trails there. Take the shuttle boat across Jenny Lake to hike in Cascade Canyon, which offers views you won’t believe. Other great options for strong hikers start at Lupine Meadows where you can take the Garnet Canyon trail or a nearby trail to Surprise Lake and Amphitheater Lake. After you’re worn out from a day or two of challenging hiking, consider renting a bike — or an e-bike — and ride Teton Park Road or nearby bike paths, admiring the views of peaks soaring above you to the west. You can even ride to the park from the town of Jackson via a bike path (13 miles). Bear in mind (yes, that’s a pun) that the park is home to grizzlies and black bears. Consult the park’s website to learn what to do if you encounter one.
Hidden gem: Within the park boundaries, slightly off the beaten path, is the Chapel of the Transfiguration, a log cabin built in 1925. Visitors entering the chapel discover a picture window behind the altar perfectly frames the Tetons.
Pro tip: To save a little on lodging costs and avoid hordes of tourists in Jackson, consider staying in Victor, Idaho. It’s a 45-minute drive over Teton Pass to the park, but it’s a gorgeous commute. — John Meyer
Yellowstone
- Driving distance: 510 miles from Denver, about 8 hours and 25 minutes by car
- Visitation in 2021: 4.86 million
- Entrance fees: $35 per vehicle, $30 per motorcycle, $20 per person on bike or foot. All passes are valid for seven consecutive days. No reservations required.
- Most popular attraction: Old Faithful geyser
America’s oldest national park is celebrating its 150th anniversary this year. The main attractions are hot springs, geysers, travertine limestone terraces, steam vents and hot mud springs that give Yellowstone the world’s largest group of hydrothermal features. Old Faithful is the most famous, of course, but there are many others. Our favorite spot is the Grand Prismatic Spring, the largest hot spring in the nation, where 160-degree water emerges from deep within the earth. Stunning blue at the center with steam rising above, the edges radiate vivid shades of red, orange, yellow and green. Another do-not-miss spot: the Travertine Terraces at Mammoth Hot Springs, just south of the Montana border. Parts of Yellowstone are home to bison herds, so keep your eyes open for them but do not approach.
Hidden gem: A short hike of about 4.5 miles (roundtrip) leads to Fairy Falls, a 200-foot waterfall that is one of the most beautiful in the park. On the way there, you get a view of Grand Prismatic Spring from an overlook. There are also a couple of small, interesting geysers just north of the falls.
Pro tip: If you want to photograph Old Faithful, make sure you aren’t downwind; otherwise the water falling from the eruption will obscure your view of the water rising from it. — John Meyer | https://www.dailycamera.com/2022/05/16/national-parks-near-denver-colorado-driving-distance/ | 2022-06-04 11:36:22 | 0 | https://www.dailycamera.com/2022/05/16/national-parks-near-denver-colorado-driving-distance/ |
UVALDE, Texas — A retired Baptist pastor in Uvalde, Julián Moreno, stepped up to the pulpit last week to console his congregation during the most soul-jarring event in the history of this community.
He did so as he worked through his own grief. Pastor Moreno's great-granddaughter was among the children slaughtered in the school massacre.
The current pastor, Carlos Contreras, called a special service on Thursday at Uvalde's Primera Iglesia Bautista, the city's 113-year-old bilingual church.
"Buenas tardes, hermanos. Good evening, everyone," he begins. "We are here because of what has happened this week. We have two special young girls that attended our church, who we will miss and absolutely love."
The bright smiling faces of the girls are projected on the screen behind him: 10-year-old Alexandria "Lexi" Rubio, who's holding her honor roll certificate, and 9-year-old Eliahna "Ellie" García, in her basketball jersey. They both perished on Tuesday in the school shooting.
But what people mainly came for was to hear from their former pastor, Julián Moreno, 80 years old, who retired last year after 50 years of preaching, marrying, baptizing and burying. Lexi Rubio was his great-granddaughter.
A dignified man in dark clothes, a paisley tie, and a stoic expression steps onto the blue-carpeted altar.
"Let us not forget to pray for these families that have been affected," he says. "In my family's case we grieve the loss of our beautiful Lexi, a fourth grader with dreams and aspirations."
In her young life, Lexi already had two things she wanted to accomplish, according to her great-grandfather. She wanted to become a lawyer, and visit Australia. "Why, I don't know, but she wanted to go to Australia," he says.
The extended family of Ellie García sits in the rear pews, their faces frozen in sorrow. Also in the congregation are Baptists who've come here from across the state to embrace Hermano Julián.
Moreno has been a fixture in the Spanish-speaking Baptist fellowship in Texas. He says this church was founded in 1909 as a place of worship for the Hispanic farmworkers who picked carrots, broccoli and onions that grew in the loamy soil irrigated by deep artesian wells.
Speaking in an interview before the service, Moreno says he was outside of his house a block from Robb Elementary School, watering his plants, when he heard gunfire.
"I knew that the arms were high-powered because it was very loud," he says. "When I got close to the school I heard two officers, one of them said the guy went into the building. I knew that that's where my great-granddaughter was at. I prayed for a miracle but also resigned myself to the worst."
The killer — an 18-year-old high-school dropout whose online life, friends say, grew more and more threatening — was shot and killed by law enforcement.
Moreno says a journalist asked him what he would say if he could speak to that young man.
"And I answered the following, 'I hold no hatred. He took something from our lives but God's love reminds me that I'm not here to judge a person.' "
Outside in the city of Uvalde, folks make their way to the town square to lay flowers at a spontaneous memorial, forensic investigators pore over details of the tragedy, and TV reporters prepare for their live shots. Inside the church, Pastor Moreno — at the pulpit he held for half a century — offers a closing thought.
"So to our community, seek God's comfort, find strength for the painful days ahead. There are funerals to attend. And I pray that these words will bring some strength in your life."
When the service is over, everyone embraces. Then they drift out into the hot South Texas night to face the days, weeks and months ahead.
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I-90 makes up several rainouts before more wet weather washes Saturday out
Three feature winners carry over from last week’s postponed races
HARTFORD, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - I-90 Speedway was able to make up three races that were rained out last Saturday in time to see the rest of the current week’s schedule washed out by Mother Nature.
Three features from June 17th were run early last night. Baltic’s Dustin Kruse won the B-Mods, Bridgewater’s Kinzer Glanzer took the checkered flag in the Late Model Street Stocks, and Nebraska’s Trefer Waller won the Racesaver Sprints before the remainder of the night was rained out.
Last night’s postponed races will hopefully be made up in the coming weeks. Racing returns to I-90 on Friday and Saturday this coming weekend with the track’s Holiday Classic.
Click on the video viewer for highlights from last night’s action!
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DeSantis signs bill seeking to stabilize insurance market
DeSantis signs bill seeking to stabilize insurance market
COMING UP. JIM: THANKS. ON THE FINAL DAY OF A SPECIAL SESSION IN FLORIDA’S CAPITOL, HOUSE LAWMAKERS PASSED A BILL TO DEAL WITH RISING HOME INSURANCE COSTS. SUMMER: WESH 2’S SHELDON DUTES HAS BEEN IN TALLAHASSEE ALL WEEK. SHELDON, WHAT’S THE LATEST? SHELDON: NOW THAT THAT BILL AND TWO OTHERS HAVE PASSED, THE SPECIAL SESSION IS PRETTY MUCH OVER. SOME LAWMAKERS HAVE BEEN LEAVING THE CAPITAL AND THOSE BILLS ARE ON THE WAY TO THE GOVERNOR’S OFFICE. >> TODAY IS A BIG DAY IN THAT WE PROVIDED RELIEF FOR FLORIDIANS WHO DESPERATELY NEED IT. SHELDON: REPUBLICAN LAWMAKERS ENDED THE SECOND HOME INSURANCE SPECIAL SESSION OF THE YEAR ON A HIGH NOTE. >> THE BILL PASSES. SHELDON: THEY CHEERED AS THE FINAL VOTES WERE COUNTED TO PASS A BILL THAT WOULD OVERHAUL PROPERTY INSURANCE, BUT THEIR DEMOCRATIC COLLEAGUES WERE LESS ENTHUSIASTIC. >> FLORIDA HOUSE REPUBLICANS AND SENATORS JUST PASSED A BILL THAT PROVIDES A $1 BILLION BAILOUT TO INSURANCE COMPANIES AND NO RELIEF FOR FLORIDA HOMEOWNERS. SHELDON: THAT BILL GETS RID OF YOUR ABILITY TO ASSIGN YOUR BENEFITS TO A THIRD PARTY LIKE A CONTRACTOR. IT ALSO SPEEDS UP THE CLAIMS FILING PROCESS, CUTS DOWN ON THE AMOUNT OF POLICYHOLDERS THAT CITIZENS INSURES, GETS RID OF ONE-WAY ATTORNEY FEES. AND IT SETS UP THE OPTION FOR INSURANCE COMPANIES TO TAP INTO $1 BILLION FROM THE STATE’S GENERAL FUND TO GET THEIR INSURANCE COVERAGE. DEMOCRATS HAVE SAID THIS IS MORE OF A BAILOUT FOR THE INSURANCE COMPANY AND NOT SO MUCH HELPING POLICYHOLDERS. WHAT DO YOU SAY TO THAT? >> WELL, I DON’T KNOW IF THAT’S TOTALLY TRUE. I THINK THE WAY WE’VE STRUCTURED IT, IT SHOULD BE ABLE TO GIVE EVERYBODY AN OPPORTUNITY ONE WAY OR ANOTHER TO MOVE FORWARD WITH THEIR INSURANCE POLICIES. SHELDON: IF YOU’RE WONDERING WHEN YOU’LL SEE SOME RELIEF ON YOUR HOME INSURANCE PREMIUMS, VOLUSIA COUNTY REPUBLICAN REPRESENTATIVE TOM LEEK SAYS IT WILL TAKE SOME TIME. >> WE DIDN’T GET INTO THIS PROBLEM OVERNIGHT. OUR PROPERTY INSURANCE MARKET HAS BEEN SICK FOR A LONG TIME AND WHAT WE DID TODAY -- THERE’S NO MAGIC PILL TO FIX IT, BUT WHAT WE DID TODAY IS WE TOOK THAT MEDICINE. SHELDON: WHAT WOULD YOU SAY TO THE CONSTITUENTS BACK HOME ARE GOING TO BE DEALING WITH RISING RATES FOR SOME TIME TO COME? >> I WOULD TELL OUR CONSTITUENTS WE ARE FIGHTING FOR YOU AND DOING EVERYTHING WE CAN WITH THIS PACKAGE, BUT ALSO ON THE GROUND, HOLDING INSURANCE COMPANIES ACCOUNTABLE ONE BY ONE. SHELDON: THE HOUSE ALSO PASSED TO OTHER BILLS. ONE OF THOSE BILLS WOULD PROVIDE PROPERTY TAX RELIEF FOR PEOPLE IMPACTED BY HURRICANE IAN AND NICOLE. THE OTHER BILL PASSED WOULD PROVIDE CREDITS FOR DRIVERS WHO USE TOLL ROADS AT LEAST 35 TIMES A MONTH. I REACHED OUT TO THE GOVERNOR’S OFFICE FOR COMMENT ON THIS SPECIAL SESSION AND THE PASSAGE OF THIS BILL BUT I HAVE NOT HEARD BACK.
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DeSantis signs bill seeking to stabilize insurance market
Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis has signed a sweeping property insurance bill. How much and when it will work to stabilize the stormy market is another question.One of the key goals of the legislation signed Friday is to keep the claims process from ending up being settled in courtrooms. He said the bill “reins in the incentive to litigate.” Florida has struggled to keep the insurance market healthy since 1992 when Hurricane Andrew flattened Homestead, wiped out some insurance carriers and left many remaining companies fearful to write or renew policies. The new law will create a $1 billion reinsurance fund and create disincentives for frivolous lawsuits.
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. —
Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis has signed a sweeping property insurance bill. How much and when it will work to stabilize the stormy market is another question.
One of the key goals of the legislation signed Friday is to keep the claims process from ending up being settled in courtrooms. He said the bill “reins in the incentive to litigate.”
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Florida has struggled to keep the insurance market healthy since 1992 when Hurricane Andrew flattened Homestead, wiped out some insurance carriers and left many remaining companies fearful to write or renew policies.
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Elon Musk has taken control of Twitter after a protracted legal battle and months of uncertainty. The question now is what the billionaire Tesla CEO will actually do with the social media platform.
The $44 billion takeover means Twitter is becoming a private company that everyday investors will no longer be able to buy shares in. The New York Stock Exchange suspended trading in the company’s stock on Friday, and the shares will be delisted on Nov. 8, according to a filing with securities regulators.
Major personnel shakeups are widely expected — and Musk ousted three top Twitter executives on Thursday, according to two people familiar with the deal. But the tech guru and self-proclaimed “Chief Twit” has otherwise made contradictory statements about his vision for the company — and shared few concrete plans for how he will run it.
That has left Twitter's users, advertisers and employees to parse his every move in an effort to guess where he might take the company. Many are looking to see if he will welcome back a number of influential conservative figures banned for violating Twitter’s rules — speculation that is only heightened by upcoming elections in Brazil, the U.S. and elsewhere.
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“I will be digging in more today,” he tweeted early Friday, in response to a conservative political podcaster who has complained that the platform favors liberals and secretively downgrades conservative voices.
Former President Donald Trump — who was an avid tweeter before being banned — promoted the social media site, Truth Social, that he launched after being blocked from Twitter.
“TRUTH SOCIAL has become somewhat of a phenomena,” he wrote. “I am very happy that Twitter is now in sane hands.”
Trump has repeatedly said that he will not return to Twitter even if his account is reinstated, though some allies wonder if he’ll be able to resist as he moves closer to announcing of another expected presidential campaign. His Twitter account remained suspended late Friday morning.
Meanwhile, conservative personalities on the site began recirculating long-debunked conspiracy theories, including about COVID-19 and the 2020 election, in a tongue-in-cheek attempt to “test” whether Twitter’s policies on misinformation were still being enforced.
The mercurial Musk has not made it easy to anticipate him.
He has criticized Twitter’s dependence on advertisers, but made a statement Thursday that seemed aimed at soothing their fears. He has complained about restrictions on speech on the platform — but then vowed he wouldn’t let it become a “hellscape.” And for months it wasn’t even clear if he wanted to control the company at all.
After Musk signed a deal to acquire Twitter in April, he tried to back out of it, leading the company to sue him to force him to go through with the acquisition. A Delaware judge had ordered that the deal be finalized by Friday.
Wedbush analyst Dan Ives estimated that Musk and his investors overpaid. Even Musk has said the $44 billion price tag for Twitter was too high but that the company had great potential.
The payment “will go down as one of the most overpaid tech acquisitions in the history of M&A deals on the Street, in our opinion,” Ives wrote in a note to investors. “With fair value that we would peg at roughly $25 billion, Musk buying Twitter remains a major head scratcher that ultimately he could not get out of once the Delaware Courts got involved.”
After months of uncertainty, a series of moves by Musk this week signaled that the deal would in fact go through.
On Wednesday, he strolled into the company’s San Francisco headquarters carrying a porcelain sink and tweeted “Entering Twitter HQ — let that sink in!” Then on Thursday, he tweeted, “the bird is freed,” a reference to Twitter’s logo.
That same day, the people familiar with the deal said Musk had fired CEO Parag Agrawal, CFO Ned Segal and Chief Legal Counsel Vijaya Gadde. Both people insisted on anonymity because of the sensitive nature of the deal. Segal confirmed his departure in a series of tweets Friday.
At the same time, Musk sought to assuage advertisers — Twitter’s chief source of revenue — that he didn’t want the platform to become a “free-for-all hellscape.” His letter was an attempt to address concerns that his plans to promote free speech by cutting back on moderating content will open the floodgates to more online toxicity and drive away users.
Musk has previously expressed distaste for advertising and Twitter’s dependence on it, suggesting more emphasis on other business models such as paid subscriptions that won’t allow big corporations to dictate policy on how social media operates. But on Thursday, he assured advertisers he wants Twitter to be “the most respected advertising platform in the world.”
As concerns rise about the direction of Twitter’s content moderation, European Union Internal Market Commissioner Thierry Breton tweeted to Musk on Friday that “In Europe, the bird will fly by our rules.”
Breton and Musk met in May and appeared in a video together in which Musk said he agreed with the 27-nation bloc’s strict new online regulations. Its Digital Services Act threatens big tech companies with billions in fines if they don’t police their platforms more strictly for illegal or harmful content such as hate speech and disinformation.
Musk has also spent months deriding Twitter’s “spam bots” and making sometimes conflicting pronouncements about Twitter’s problems and how to fix them.
Thursday’s note to advertisers shows a newfound emphasis on advertising revenue, especially a need for Twitter to provide more “relevant ads” — which typically means targeted ads that rely on collecting and analyzing users’ personal information.
Musk is expected to speak to Twitter employees directly Friday, according to an internal memo cited in several media outlets, amid internal confusion and low morale tied to fears of layoffs or a dismantling of the company's culture and operations.
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This story has been updated to correct the language in the tweet by Musk to “the bird is freed,” not “the bird has been freed.”
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Associated Press writer Jill Colvin contributed to this story from New York. Follow AP's coverage of Elon Musk: https://apnews.com/hub/elon-musk | https://www.beaumontenterprise.com/business/article/Musk-in-control-of-Twitter-but-where-will-he-go-17540829.php | 2022-10-28 16:22:09 | 0 | https://www.beaumontenterprise.com/business/article/Musk-in-control-of-Twitter-but-where-will-he-go-17540829.php |
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