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BRASILIA, Brazil (AP) — Argentine President Alberto Fernández and his Brazilian counterpart, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, vowed Tuesday to keep working to come up with a mechanism that would allow them to avoid using the U.S. dollar in trade between the neighboring nations.
Argentina’s economy is looking particularly fragile after a run on the peso in the financial markets caused a sharp devaluation of the local currency late last month as well as a drain of U.S. dollars from central bank reserves in part due to a devastating drought that has slashed exports.
There was lots of anticipation Tuesday that the two countries would unveil a mechanism allowing Argentine firms to continue trading with Brazil without draining precious dollars from the country’s reserves. Yet after a nearly four-hour meeting the two presidents made clear they were still fine tuning the details.
“The meeting was long, difficult and we will carry out many more meetings,” Lula said alongside Fernández as the two left-leaning presidents spoke to the press. “I made a commitment to my friend Alberto Fernández that I will do every and any sacrifice so we can help Argentina in this difficult moment.”
The proposed plan involves a line of credit to finance Brazilian companies that export to Argentina with the intention of avoiding use of the dollar, said the finance ministry’s executive secretary, Gabriel Galípolo.
On Tuesday morning, Finance Minster Fernando Haddad told reporters the two governments are studying possible guarantees in order for Brazil’s government to provide such financing.
“They’ve made the decision to help make sure that Brazilian companies continue exporting to Argentina and they had asked us to do some homework, which we have already done, and have to do with the necessary guarantees,” Fernández said, adding that Economy Ministry officials will be meeting with their Brazilian counterparts next week to fine tune the details.
“Now what we have to do is find these points of agreement … to get those credits operating that guarantee the production of Brazilian companies that export to Argentina,” the Argentine president said.
Brazil is Argentina’s largest trade partner and the deal could afford Argentina some breathing room at a time when it is suffering from a shortage of dollars.
Argentina struck a deal with China that allows its companies to pay for Chinese imports with yuan. Lula, for his part, hailed an agreement between Brazil and China to use the yuan in their bilateral commerce while in Shanghai last month, while also taking swipes at the dominance of the dollar in international trade and at the International Monetary Fund.
“We aren’t having a discussion to help Argentina,” Lula said. “We need to help Brazilians who export to Argentina and finance Brazilian exports, just like China does with Chinese products.”
Lula also said he was in talks with China to change the regulation of BRICS — the group of countries made up of Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa — to assist countries who are not part of the group, including Argentina.
Argentina’s Economy Minister Sergio Massa has said his country is renegotiating aspects of its agreement signed with the IMF in 2022 to restructure some $44 billion in debt taken on by the center-right government of Fernández’s predecessor, Mauricio Macri.
“We’re renegotiating the program we committed to with the IMF … because the conditions have indeed changed,” Fernández said, referring to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and the drought. Lula said Brazil would also negotiate with the IMF on behalf of Argentina
Fernández’s visit to Brazil comes weeks after he announced he will not seek reelection in the election this October. He was joined in Brasilia by Massa and Argentina’s ambassador to Brazil, Daniel Scioli, both of whom are considered possible contenders for the presidency.
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Independence Day Vacationers Find Pump Price Relief With Shorter Distances, Carpools and American-Made Fuel Efficient Vehicles
CHICAGO, June 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- A new survey by the car-shopping marketplace Cars.com™ (NYSE: CARS) reveals that while 88% of American travelers plan to drive to their holiday destinations over Independence Day weekend, more than three-fourths say record-high gas prices have impacted plans, with many opting to stay closer to home or bring friends along to help chip in at the pump¹.
Distance is the predominant sacrifice. More than half of those surveyed say they'll be driving a shorter distance due to fuel costs¹, and while 62% of 2021 respondents said their goal was to get "as far from the house as possible" last Fourth of July², this year, 68% of road trippers will stay within 50 miles of home¹.
Continuing a Memorial Day travel trend, 45% of Fourth of July travelers will bring company along to offset the cost of gas, and the number surpasses 50% for those between 18-34 and those with a household income below $50,000¹.
"Road tripping for the Fourth of July is an American tradition, and understandably, gas prices are at the forefront of any road tripper's mind right now. Pent-up demand for travel is pushing vacationers to get creative with their road-trip strategies to curb costs rather than forgo their adventures completely," said Jenni Newman, Cars.com editor-in-chief. "Every little bit helps, but one of the biggest factors is fuel efficiency, and fortunately, there are a variety of vehicle options on the market for all lifestyles that will help maximize mpg, including many that are made right here in the USA."
Cars.com recently released its 2022 American-Made Index (AMI), which features 95 cars that contribute most to the U.S. economy based on criteria ranging from U.S. factory jobs and manufacturing plants to parts sourcing. The index gives shoppers information to purchase the most American-made vehicles and direct their economic impact closer to home.
The Top 10 Most Fuel-Efficient Vehicles Appearing in This Year's Cars.com American-Made Index Include³:
To view the complete American Made Index, visit Cars.com/AMI, and to learn more about the recent Independence Day travel survey, great deals and other car-buying tips and tricks, please visit Cars.com/News.
¹Cars.com consumer survey, fielded June 14-17, 2022; 1,670 responses
²Cars.com survey conducted June 24-25, 2021; 1,013 responses
³Top 10 Cars.com American-Made Index vehicles with best mpg based on the trim/equipment for each model using data from the EPA
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DOHA, Qatar — Chris, a British fan in Qatar for the World Cup, tried to order a beer with his dinner at a kebab joint on Sunday. He was quickly rebuffed.
He sighed and settled for a lemonade instead. “If I were a few years younger, I wouldn't have even come to this World Cup,” said Chris, a 34-year-old sales manager from London who declined to give his last name for privacy reasons.
The question of where to get a drink, a fixture at sporting events around the world, in the conservative Islamic country has been top of mind for many fans since Qatar banned the sale of beer in stadiums on Friday in a stunning about-face. As a result, many of Doha's bars and nightclubs — one of the rare places fans can get alcohol — were packed with crowds and had their tables fully booked on Sunday as the tournament kicked off with the match between the host country and Ecuador.
“We are super full," said the hostess at Aqua Lounge bar in the Marriott Hotel. “It is painful to turn guests down." The Irish Pub said the weekend has been “crazy." DT Nightlife Club on the Corniche, a palm-tree lined boulevard along the Doha waterfront, advised fans to “come as early as possible, or else it probably won't be possible."
“Nope, not a chance you can get in,” said the hostess at the Belgian Cafe, another trendy spot in the city.
The rush on Doha's bars reflects the tensions tearing at the Muslim country and challenges facing the tiniest host of the world's biggest sporting event. Crowds already have overwhelmed the FIFA Fan Festival, now one of the only spot fans can get beer outside of luxury hotel bars. Qatari officials say the festival area has capacity for 40,000 people — a fraction of the visitors expected at peak times during the tournament. On Saturday just after 8 p.m., police turned away thousands of fans.
The unusually exorbitant price of alcohol has also dismayed many accustomed to a beer-fueled tournament.
“Man, we're missing the beer,” said 48-year-old Fabian Cruz from Ecuador as he wandered around Doha's city center. He said wouldn't try to squeeze into the fan zone again after the chaos the night before and couldn't stomach the thought of downing multiple $14 beers at his hotel.
As a result, he faced the very real prospect of having to attend the opening match — which pits his country against Qatar — completely sober. “We don't even need a lot of alcohol. But we need some."
The question of where and how to get alcohol has dominated World Cup fan WhatsApp and Facebook groups. Many swap tips about how to sneak liquor into the country. Some share success stories of pouring arak, a strong anise-flavored liquor, into empty bottles of hand sanitizer buried in their checked luggage. Others report their bottles were confiscated at the airport.
“Of course we're disappointed,” Ritu Mohan from England said of the stadium beer ban, adding he'd be scouring the street for bars with an empty table on Sunday night. “But we should have known what we were getting into when we heard Qatar was hosting.” | https://www.fox43.com/article/news/nation-world/where-to-get-a-beer-bars-packed-amid-qatars-alcohol-limits-world-cup/521-ccde3014-1c7e-492b-b134-59584fcbd1bc | 2022-11-21 10:33:02 | 0 | https://www.fox43.com/article/news/nation-world/where-to-get-a-beer-bars-packed-amid-qatars-alcohol-limits-world-cup/521-ccde3014-1c7e-492b-b134-59584fcbd1bc |
A 34-year-old Kenosha man was arrested after allegedly stabbing his husband at their home while intoxicated.
Sean D. McCully was charged Thursday in Kenosha County Circuit Court with felonies of first-degree recklessly endangering safety with a dangerous weapon and substantial battery causing bodily harm with a dangerous weapon. He also faces misdemeanors of criminal damage to property and disorderly conduct.
McCully made his initial appearance at Intake Court Thursday afternoon. Court Commissioner Loren Keating set a $2,000 cash bond.
Around 11:30 p.m. on Tuesday Kenosha County Sheriff’s Department deputies responded to a home in the 6000 block of 63rd Street for a reported stabbing.
A caller who was not on scene stated that her friend was stabbed by his husband later identified at McCully, according to the criminal complaint. Upon arrival, deputies reportedly made contact with McCully who appeared highly intoxicated. McCully reportedly had slurred his speech, glassy eyes and had what appeared to be smeared blood on the front of his shorts. He also had scrapes on his neck and knuckles, and a small cut on a cheek.
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When questioned by investigators about injuries, McCully reportedly stated that he does not normally drink and that his husband was “being an (expletive).”
When asked if anyone was injured, McCully reportedly stated “he said that I stabbed him” and that he took something out of the sink to get his husband away from him while making a slashing motion with his arm.
Around 11:42 p.m., dispatch informed deputies that the husband was at an area hospital receiving medical treatment for a stab wound. Upon arrival, hospital staff advised that the man was stabbed in the back and was having a CT scan completed, and later advised that the wound was not in a critical area.
The man received two stitches to close the wound on his back, which was approximately three centimeters long, just left of his spine, according to the complaint.
He reportedly told deputies that earlier that day McCully was drinking and then went to a nearby bar to continue drinking. A few hours later, the man reportedly told deputies he awoke to McCully yelling at him and breaking property in their house. In an altercation, he said McCully allegedly grabbed a knife and stabbed him in the back.
The man reportedly fell to the ground, called a friend to tell her what happened, then drove himself to the hospital.
McCully’s preliminary hearing is set for Aug. 19.
Mugshots: Racine County criminal complaints, Aug. 8, 2022
Today's mugshots: Aug. 8
These are images of people charged with a crime in Racine County. Booking photos are provided by Racine County law enforcement officials. A defendant is presumed innocent unless proven guilty and convicted.
Jaiveer S. Lall
Jaiveer S. Lall, 8400 block of Fox Haven Chase, Sturtevant, terrorist threats (public panic or fear, use of a dangerous weapon), misdemeanor bail jumping (use of a dangerous weapon), disorderly conduct (use of a dangerous weapon), misdemeanor battery (domestic abuse assessments), resisting an officer.
Robin M. Stark
Robin M. Stark, 400 block of Oakhurst Avenue, Union Grove, operating a motor vehicle while under the influence (4th offense, general alcohol concentration enhancer), operate motor vehicle while revoked, failure to install ignition interlock device.
Richard J. Albert
Richard (aka Marlinzo Drane) J. Albert, Elkhorn, Wisconsin, operating a motor vehicle while under the influence (3rd offense, general alcohol concentration enhancer), failure to install ignition interlock device, operate motor vehicle while revoked, obstructing an officer, disorderly conduct.
Jason L. Cauthen
Jason (aka X Smooth) L. Cauthen, Rockford, Illinois, obstructing an officer.
Hosea V. Cobb
Hosea V. Cobb, 1500 block of Packard Avenue, Racine, disorderly conduct (domestic abuse assessments).
Kenneth L. Hagge
Kenneth L. Hagge, 10000 block of Saratoga Drive, Caledonia, resisting an officer, disorderly conduct.
Archie D. Phillips
Archie D. Phillips, 6100 block of 23rd Avenue, Kenosha, operate motor vehicle while revoked.
Jeremy P. Rannow
Jeremy P. Rannow, 1400 block of River Knoll Street, Burlington, misdemeanor battery (domestic abuse assessments), criminal damage to property (domestic abuse assessments), disorderly conduct (domestic abuse assessments), misdemeanor bail jumping.
Abelino D. Ruiz
Abelino D. Ruiz, 2600 block of 63rd Street, Kenosha, operating without a license (2nd offense within 3 years).
Antawin Jamar Williams
Antawin Jamar Williams, 1400 block of 11th Avenue, Union Grove, operate motor vehicle while revoked, misdemeanor bail jumping.
Emmanuel James Williams
Emmanuel James Williams, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, operate motor vehicle while revoked, failure to install ignition interlock device, misdemeanor bail jumping.
Brian Baumgardner
Brian Baumgardner, 1500 Martin Luther King Drive, Racine, felony intimidation of a victim (domestic abuse assessments, use of a dangerous weapon), false imprisonment (domestic abuse assessments, use of a dangerous weapon), strangulation and suffocation (domestic abuse assessments), possession of a firearm while intoxicated (domestic abuse assessments), misdemeanor battery (domestic abuse assessments), resisting an officer.
Lamarion D. Blair
Lamarion D. Blair, 1800 block of Racine Street, Racine, first degree recklessly endangering safety, possession of a firearm by adjudicated delinquent, felony bail jumping.
Sarfina M. Butler
Sarfina M. Butler, 1900 block of 12th Street, Racine, operating a motor vehicle while under the influence (2nd offense), operate motor vehicle while revoked, resist officer (failure to stop vehicle), disorderly conduct, obstructing an officer, threat to a law enforcement officer, felony bail jumping.
Danielle Judith Cefalu
Danielle Judith Cefalu, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, possession of narcotic drugs, possession of drug paraphernalia, misdemeanor bail jumping.
Timothy S. Elmer
Timothy S. Elmer, 4500 block of Shianne Street, Union Grove, operating a motor vehicle while under the influence (5th or 6th offense, general alcohol concentration enhancer), operate motor vehicle while revoked.
Calvin E. Gibson
Calvin E. Gibson, 1000 block of Center Street, Racine, first degree recklessly endangering safety (use of a dangerous weapon), discharging a firearm by a felon, possession of a firearm by a felon, possession of THC.
Raymond G. Gibson
Raymond G. Gibson, 200 block of North Memorial Drive, Racine, possession of a firearm by outstate felon.
Willie Gibson
Willie Gibson, 200 block of North Memorial Drive, Racine, possession with intent to deliver cocaine (between 5-15 grams), possession of a firearm by outstate felon.
Travis L. Johnson
Travis L. Johnson, 1000 block of Main Street, Racine, felony bail jumping.
Jennifer L. Kutzner
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One of the country's best CPG and DTC PR agencies offers flexible, powerful packages to consumer brands.
LOS ANGELES, June 16, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Widely accepted as one of the most powerful ways for consumer brands to increase awareness, public relations is also one of the most traditional and inflexible forms of marketing. Avaans Media aims to reinvent the paradigm with its new Sprint Packages.
Avaans Media, best known for its bespoke PR services, is announcing a competitively priced alternative for CPG and DTC brands. Sprint packages are available in limited quantities for each buying season.
"It's all about ease for consumer brands," said Avaans Media CEO and Founder Tara Coomans, and Entreprenuer.com contributor.
Most PR firms require long-term commitments, and according to Cision, 45% of brands increased their PR in 2021, Coomans attributes increased PR costs to the ease of entry into consumer products and the important role PR plays in SEO, along with the growing need of consumer brands to stand out in the minds of consumers.
Avaans Media's Product PR Sprints break that rule with micro contracts and competitive pricing. Perfect for brands launching products, or in need of a competitive boost for a short period of time.
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"These packages are the ultimate in flexibility for CPG and DTC brands, while still delivering highly valuable earned media in national brand consistent media outlets while keeping customer acquisition costs down," said Coomans
"It's a truly special offering, that's why we're limiting the availability of these packages," she said.
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Q&A: A look at $1.9B Powerball jackpot, how it grew so large
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Monday night’s estimated $1.9 billion Powerball jackpot is nearly $400 million larger than the previous record jackpot and will keep growing until someone finally wins the prize.
The jackpot started at $20 million back on Aug. 6 and over three winless months has grown to be 95 times as large. Put another way, it’s a crazy amount of money.
WHY SO LONG WITHOUT A WINNER?
Those who spend $2 on a Powerball ticket might wonder if something is wrong when 40 drawings pass without a jackpot winner, but this is how the game is designed. With odds of 1 in 292 million, that means it’s unlikely anyone will win the prize until a growing jackpot attracts more players. And more ticket sales mean the lottery can raise more money for public programs, which is the point of the state lotteries. Still, it has been an awful long time without a jackpot, and if there isn’t a winner Monday night, a new record will have been reached: 41 draws without anyone matching all six numbers.
PLENTY OF PEOPLE MUST BE PLAYING NOW, RIGHT?
Yes and no. Many, many more people are buying tickets now that the jackpot has reached nearly $2 billion. That’s clear from the fact that when the jackpot started at $20 million in the summer, players bought only enough tickets to cover less than 10% of the 292.2 million possible number combinations. For Saturday night’s drawing, that had climbed to 62%, so millions and millions of people are playing. But that percentage is still less than the 88.6% coverage reached for the previous record jackpot in 2016. And if 38% of the possible number combinations aren’t covered, there is a good chance there won’t be a winner.
WILL THE EVENTUAL WINNER REALLY GET $1.9 BILLION?
Pity the poor Powerball winner, as the lucky ticketholder will see nothing close to $1.9 billion. It’s only a question of how much less.
First, that $1.9 billion prize is for winners who choose payment through an annuity, which sends out a check annually for 29 years, with a 5% increase each year. But almost no winners take the annuity, instead opting for cash. For Monday night’s drawing, the cash prize would be $929.1 million, or less than half the annuity prize.
Federal taxes would take an additional bite, lessening the payout by more than one-third, and many states tax lottery winnings would as well.
The difference between the annuity and cash prizes has grown larger recently because inflation has resulted in higher interest rates, which means money invested in the annuity can grow.
DO I HAVE A BETTER CHANCE OF WINNING IF I BUY MORE TICKETS?
Yes, but your odds of winning aren’t significantly improved. Think of it this way: If you buy one ticket, you have a 1 in 292.2 million chance of winning the jackpot. If you spend $10 for five number combinations, your chances are better, but at 5 in 292.2 million you still almost undoubtedly are not going to hit the jackpot. The same is true if you spend $100. Lottery officials say the average player buys two or three tickets, meaning they’re putting money down on a dream with very little chance it will pay off in a rich reality.
WHERE IS POWERBALL PLAYED?
Powerball is played in 45 states, as well as Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
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7 women hospitalized after suspected overdose at west Phoenix jail
PHOENIX (3TV/CBS 5) — At least seven women were taken to a hospital Friday morning after a suspected overdose at a Maricopa County jail facility in west Phoenix.
Staff members at Estrella Jail, located near 27th Avenue and Durango Street, noticed something was wrong and called for help around 10:30 a.m. Phoenix Fire officials responded and treated the inmates, who are believed to have overdosed on an unknown substance. Paramedics noticed they had “altered mental status” and were treated with advanced life support measures.
The substance has yet to be identified, as well as how the inmates obtained it. The women are all in stable condition in the hospital.
Below is a statement from Maricopa County Sheriff Paul Penzone on the overdoses at Estrella Jail:
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The certification enables Adyen to provide real time payment and payout services in the U.S.
SAN FRANCISCO, July 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Adyen (AMS: ADYEN), the global financial technology platform of choice for leading businesses, is among the first to complete testing and receive certification to utilize the FedNow(R) Service, the Federal Reserve's instant payment infrastructure launching in July 2023. Adyen obtained a U.S. banking branch license in 2021, a reflection of the company's long-standing commitment to commercially investing in the North America region. By becoming one of the first industry players able to access the FedNow Service, Adyen looks forward to meeting U.S. merchant needs through expanded real time payments and utilizing the financial technology platform's payout capabilities.
"Businesses are always on the lookout for faster and more efficient ways to move money. The FedNow Service solves that very problem and we are excited to be an early adopter of the service," said Davi Strazza, President of Adyen North America. "Adyen's historical investments into North America have put us in an exciting position today: as one of the only Fintech companies with a local branch license, we are qualified to join the Federal Reserve's new instant payments infrastructure. Combined with our suite of products on payments and embedded finance, we can offer businesses a wide variety of powerful tools to thrive in today's competitive market."
To achieve FedNow Service certification, Adyen completed a comprehensive testing curriculum and demonstrated to the Federal Reserve that its payment services fulfilled a checklist of requirements to confirm the ability to operate in a 24x7x265 environment. Moving forward, Adyen will streamline cash flow for its customers, improve corporate treasury management, and enable instant funds movement between financial institutions. This innovation sits at the forefront of payments and payout services by securely and reliably operating 365 days a year, 24 hours a day.
"We are excited that early adopters of all sizes across the country are making strides in their operational readiness for live transactions through the system," said Ken Montgomery, Federal Reserve Bank of Boston first vice president and FedNow Service program executive. "Completing certification is a key milestone for participating organizations to validate their ability to deliver instant payment services."
To learn more about Adyen's real time payments and payout services, visit here.
About Adyen
Adyen (AMS: ADYEN) is the financial technology platform of choice for leading companies. By providing end-to-end payments capabilities, data-driven insights, and financial products in a single global solution, Adyen helps businesses achieve their ambitions faster. With offices around the world, Adyen works with the likes of Meta, Uber, H&M, eBay, and Microsoft. The cooperation with FedNow Service as described in this press release underlines Adyen's continuous expansion of its product suite.
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Special day of action and support dedicated to champion the estimated 4.7 million Latino business owners who contribute to their communities and the U.S. economic engine
, Sept. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Support Latino Business (SLB), a community-founded nonprofit dedicated to providing resources and opportunities for Latino small businesses, officially announces the fourth annual Support Latino Business Day tomorrow, Wednesday September 14, 2022. Intentionally kicking off Hispanic Heritage Month one day early (September 15-October 15), Support Latino Business Day highlights the transformative impact made by the driving contributors of our nation's economy - Latino Small Businesses.
Powered by volunteers and community advocates, Support Latino Business engages Mayors across the country to officially recognize and celebrate the significant contributions Latino businesses make to local communities on September 14 and everyday. Participating City Mayors in Support Latino Business Day 2022 include: Austin Mayor Steve Adler, Baltimore Mayor Brandon M. Scott, Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot, Denver Mayor Michael B. Hancock, Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan, Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner, Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti, Memphis Mayor Jim Strickland, Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey, Salt Lake City Mayor Erin Mendenhall, Tampa Mayor Jane Castor, Washington DC Mayor Murial Bouser, and over 50 more.
"Every single day, Latino business owners make incredible and invaluable contributions to communities here in Chicago and across the country," said Chicago Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot. "We are honored to continue our partnership with Support Latino Business this year to recognize those contributions and celebrate the positive impact Latino business owners have had on our society and economy."
In addition to working with local leadership to galvanize support for Latino-led businesses, Support Latino Business partners with Latino-focused organizations to provide mentorship, networking, and unrestricted grants to small business owners to invest back in their businesses. With support from SLB, Poderistas hosted the 2022 Jefa Nation Grant to give Latina entrepreneurs and jefas poderosas an opportunity to receive resources to help grow and scale their business.
Also, honoring and celebrating diverse small businesses across the nation and opening on Support Latino Business Day are applications for the second annual #SupportSmallBiz Grant in partnership with Small Business Majority.
"Hispanic Americans are highly entrepreneurial, launching businesses at twice the rate of native-born Americans and creating meaningful opportunities through job creation," said Xiomara Peña, Vice President, Engagement, Small Business Majority. "We know Latino small business owners help grow the economy by filling labor needs, purchasing goods and paying taxes. And despite overwhelming challenges in accessing federal aid during the pandemic, this community pushed through and started new businesses at historic rates. We are excited and honored to help kick off National Hispanic Heritage Month with partner Support Latino Business. We look forward to participating in continued efforts that will spotlight the accomplishments of Latino small business owners and celebrate the diversity and innovation that this community brings to the small business ecosystem."
Support Latino Business will also be presenting grants through the SLB Impact Fund and will also begin taking applications starting September 14, 2022. For more information on these resources, visit https://supportlatino.biz/slb-resources/.
"We are honored to work alongside community advocates, city mayors and partners across the country to uplift the Latino/x narrative in the U.S. and celebrate the vital and often unsung contributors of our nation's economy, Latino/x-business owners and entrepreneurs," said Jennifer Meza, Support Latino Business President. We look forward to advancing our mission to recognize, resource and champion diverse small business owners and entrepreneurs to continue building a thriving and equitable economy."
According to the 2021 State of Latino Entrepreneurship Report (SOLE) by LBAN and the Stanford Latino Entrepreneurship Initiative (SLEI), in the past 10 years, Latino-owned businesses have started at a faster rate than other groups—a 44% growth rate—compared to only 4% for non-Latino-owned firms.
Helping more patrons connect with and find Latino businesses to support, Support Latino Business has a growing national directory of Latino owned businesses of Interested Latino business owners. Individuals can sign up for the free directory at www.supportlatino.biz/directory.
Created for the community and by the community, the Support Latino Business initiative is championed by a diverse group of partners including City Mayor offices, local chambers, the United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, Small Business Majority, Univision, along with support from partner agencies Captura Group, The Twins PR, and APC Collective. To become part of the Support Latino Business movement, visit https://supportlatino.biz/ and to find ways to participate in this Support Latino Business Day visit https://supportlatino.biz/slb-day-toolkit/.
Support Latino Business is a national community-led initiative shining a light on the significant economic contributions Latino businesses make, the jobs they help create, and the positive impact they bring to all local communities and the U.S. economy. One of the nation's most diverse networks of partners – including business leaders, owners, entrepreneurs, local activists, community organizations, elected officials, and corporate brands – come together to tell stories about the impact Latino/x businesses have today, and the endless possibilities they'll be realizing tomorrow. For more information or to be a part of the Support Latino Business movement, visit: https://supportlatino.biz/.
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Northwestern Mutual Leads Industry on Latest Forbes' "Top Financial Security Professionals" and Best-in-State Lists
Published: Jul. 26, 2023 at 4:32 PM CDT|Updated: 1 hour ago
MILWAUKEE, July 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Northwestern Mutual announced today that an industry-leading 489 of its advisors earned a spot on Forbes' annual lists of top financial security professionals – the company's strongest showing on this prestigious ranking since it debuted in 2021. Twenty-nine of the 489 advisors also appeared among the publication's 2023 "Top 100 Financial Security Professionals," taking more than a quarter of the list.
These Forbes lists recognize top-performing financial advisors – at both the national level and by state – who provide holistic financial planning, focusing on risk mitigation, wealth management and a personal planning experience. Honorees are selected using a broad set of criteria that includes production and premiums, assets under management, client retention rates and exhibition of best practices.
"Northwestern Mutual is the undeniable industry leader in financial security, and our presence in this year's rankings proves it," said Tim Gerend, the company's chief distribution officer and a member of the Forbes / SHOOK Financial Security Professionals Leadership Advisory Board. "Our approach to financial planning is resonating in the marketplace, and this accolade sends a loud and clear message about the expertise of our advisors who are committed to helping clients build financial security."
Northwestern Mutual's 2023 Top 100 Financial Security Professionals & Best in State List-Makers include:
Earlier this year, Northwestern Mutual advisors exceeded their historical showing on Forbes' "Top Women Wealth Advisors," Barron's "Top 1,200 Financial Advisors" and Forbes' "Top Wealth Advisors Best-in-State." Leading industry publications including Financial Planning, Financial Advisor, ThinkAdvisor and InvestmentNews consistently rank Northwestern Mutual Investment Services as a top independent broker-dealer by total revenue.
About Northwestern Mutual
Northwestern Mutual has been helping people and businesses achieve financial security for more than 165 years. Through a comprehensive planning approach, Northwestern Mutual combines the expertise of its financial professionals with a personalized digital experience and industry-leading products to help its clients plan for what's most important. With more than $558 billion of total assets being managed across the company's institutional portfolio as well as retail investment client portfolios, nearly $35 billion in revenues, and $2.2 trillion worth of life insurance protection in force, Northwestern Mutual delivers financial security to more than five million people with life, disability income and long-term care insurance, annuities, and brokerage and advisory services. Northwestern Mutual ranked 111 on the 2023 FORTUNE 500.
Northwestern Mutual is the marketing name for The Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company (NM), Milwaukee, WI (life and disability insurance, annuities, and life insurance with long-term care benefits) and its subsidiaries. Subsidiaries include Northwestern Mutual Investment Services, LLC (NMIS) (investment brokerage services), broker-dealer, registered investment adviser, member FINRA and SIPC; the Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Company® (NMWMC) (investment advisory and services), federal savings bank; and Northwestern Long Term Care Insurance Company (NLTC) (long-term care insurance). Not all Northwestern Mutual representatives are advisors. Only those representatives with "Advisor" in their title or who otherwise disclose their status as an advisor of NMWMC are credentialed as NMWMC representatives to provide investment advisory services. Not all Northwestern Mutual representatives are advisors. Only those representatives with "Advisor" in their title or who otherwise disclose their status as an advisor of NMWMC are credentialed as NMWMC representatives to provide investment advisory services. Forbes Top Financial Security Professionals list (July 2023). Research and ranking provided by SHOOK Research. Based upon data as of 12/31/2022. Northwestern Mutual and its advisors do not pay for placement on 3rd party rating lists, but do pay marketing fees to these organizations to promote the rating(s). Rankings and recognitions are no guarantee of future investment success.
Advisors who utilize a different firm name do so as a marketing name for doing business as a representative of Northwestern Mutual. Marketing names are not registered investment advisers, broker-dealers, insurance agencies or federal savings banks. Advisors are insurance agents of NM. Investment advisory services provided as Advisors of NMWMC. Investment brokerages services provided as Registered Representatives of NMIS.
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AI-driven Product Recommendations provide a path to increase ROI through personalizing website visitors' shopping experience and email campaigns.
GDAŃSK, Poland, Nov. 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- GetResponse, email marketing, and marketing automation software, announces the launch of AI Product Recommendations. The solution employs artificial intelligence to revolutionize the customer journey and experience.
The feature allows shop owners to maximize their conversions by showing products to visitors with the highest probability to convert, based on their past behavior and transactional history, to increase upsells and cross-sells.
Shop owners can also improve their store UX because the recommendations block serves as a navigation tool, increasing the time customers spend on the website, thus also growing conversions. Businesses can analyze store traffic and users' behavior with AI to make better business decisions.
"Our goal at GetResponse has always been to deliver cutting-edge tools focused on driving conversions without the extra hassle of increased budgets or lengthy implementation cycles," said Mac Ossowski, Board Member and Director of GetResponse MAX. "After months of work, businesses can now benefit by personalizing the omnichannel experience for their customers, both on their websites and mailing."
The AI Product Recommendations launch comes just in time for businesses to benefit from the lucrative holiday season.
"The important point is that it verifies each product against the stock availability, so there are no missed clicks for the customers. Shop owners can significantly increase their ROI and AOV," Ossowski said.
AI Product Recommendations powers ecommerce businesses at scale, providing the following types of product recommendations:
- Recommended for you: a self-learning model that displays recommendations with the highest probability of conversion for a specific customer.
- Most viewed in category: the algorithm recommends products with the most views within a specific category.
- Most similar in category: the algorithm displays products based on their similarities in names and descriptions.
- Recently visited in-store: visitors see product recommendations based on their previous visits to the store.
- Others also viewed/purchased in-store: AI suggests products other customers have checked or purchased in-store.
- Rule-driven recommendations: the store owner defines the products they want to promote to their customers.
For information about other types of AI Recommendations and their power, please visit getresponse.com.
Founded in 1997, GetResponse, a powerful email marketing, and marketing automation software, has more than 20 years of experience empowering businesses to run online marketing effectively. Along with 24/7 customer support available in eight languages, GetResponse features more than 30 tools – email marketing, website builder, conversion funnel, marketing automation, and more.
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Stray kitten rescued during Chiefs game, named ‘Sandy Reid’
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - A search for a lost pair of glasses knocked off in the excitement of a big first-half play during Saturday’s Chiefs and Jaguars game took an adorable turn.
“This is the craziest thing that’s ever happened to us at Arrowhead,” ten-year season ticket-holder Jennifer Sievers said. “People in front of us were looking, we’re looking underneath the seats, and I lift up my coat that had been on top of my bag, and I just see these terrified orange eyes staring back at me.”
Those eyes belonged to a three-pound, seven-week old stray, now aptly named ‘Sandy Reid’ after Big Red himself.
“My husband took off his scarf and we took off our gloves and kind of put it in there so she’d be comfortable and warm,” Sievers said.
The kitten, looking for a safe spot in the world’s loudest stadium, picked well.
Jennifer took her home after the Chiefs’ win, then to Lee’s Summit Animal Hospital Monday morning where she works as a registered veterinary technician.
“Everybody just kind of said it seemed like fate with my job and everything,” she said. “They’re like, ‘You’re meant to take her home.’”
Sandy Reid is still looking for her permanent home. You can find more information on the hospital’s Facebook page.
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Study published in an official journal of the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (AAAAI) finds BMI and obesity raise infection risk, but asthma does not
MILWAUKEE, June 2, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Individuals with food allergies are at a lower risk for both infection and household transmission of SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, according to a new study published in The Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology.
The finding was an unexpected outcome of the Human Epidemiology and Response to SARS-CoV-2 (HEROS) study, which was conducted during the early period of the pandemic when there were many questions about the role of asthma and allergic diseases and whether children were infected or played a major role in community transmission, said Tina V. Hartert, MD, MPH, director of the Center for Asthma Research and a professor of medicine and pediatrics at the Vanderbilt University School of Medicine in Nashville.
"The finding of food allergy as a protective factor for infection risk was most surprising," Dr. Hartert said. "The study objectives were to determine the role of asthma and allergic diseases in infection risk. We suspected, based upon a small amount of data available in March 2020, when this study was conceived, that those with allergic asthma or allergic rhinitis might be protected, but not food allergy. I say it is surprising because there is nothing about food allergy that made us a priori hypothesize that it would be associated with a decreased infection risk."
By contrast, researchers were "not surprised by the finding that children play a critical role as a reservoir of asymptomatic infection and household transmission, as it is not dissimilar to their role in transmission of many respiratory viral pathogens," Dr. Hartert said.
Researchers can only speculate on a reason for the food allergy finding until more study is completed. "We surmised that there could be a number of reasons, including behavioral factors that influence exposure, such as those who are food allergic being less likely to eat at restaurants, or less likely to eat at gatherings which requires removal of their mask. However, we assessed these infection risk behaviors biweekly, and adjusting for them did not explain the findings," Dr. Hartert said.
Researchers hope conducting transcriptomic profiling on the serial nasal samples collected during the study will shed light on the findings. "It is possible that those with food allergy have a mucosal microbiome or mucosal immunity that protects from infection, or it could be that there are other unmeasured behavioral or risk factors that we didn't measure that account for the finding." The finding requires replication, and if true, researchers need to understand why it is protective, she said. "Replicating the finding and identifying the mechanisms for the decreased risk of infection among those with food allergy could be very interesting in considering strategies to prevent the establishment of infection."
The HEROS study monitored more than 4,000 people in nearly 1,400 households including at least one person 21 years-old or younger between May 2020 and February 2021. Dr. Hartert co-led the research with Max A. Seibold, PhD, director of computational biology, and a professor of pediatrics in the Center for Genes, Environment, and Health at National Jewish Health in Denver.
The wide age range of participants in the HEROS study allowed researchers to assess whether infection risk was age dependent. They found children, teenagers, and adults all exhibited equivalent infection risk. However, they found 75% of infected children were asymptomatic, whereas only 59% of infected teenagers and 38% of infected adults were asymptomatic. The study also found once one household member was infected with SARS-CoV-2, the virus usually was transmitted to another family member, known as the secondary attack rate.
Additionally, the HEROS study determined that asthma and allergic rhinitis are not risk factors for SARS-CoV-2 infection. "While we often consider asthma as a risk factor for more severe infection or morbidity from respiratory viral infection, the focus of HEROS was not on SARS-CoV-2 infection severity. The question tested in HEROS was if asthma is a risk factor for infection," Dr. Hartert said.
While previous studies have found that obesity is a risk factor for severe COVID-19, the HEROS study also found a link between the Body Mass Index (BMI) and the risk of infection. Every 10 point increase in BMI raised the risk of infection by 9%. In this regard, planned analyses of cells collected from nasal swabs of participants before and after SARS-CoV-2, infection may provide clues about the inflammatory environment associated with infection, which may change as BMI increases, according to the investigators. "Here again, the study results refer to risk of infection, not risk of severe infection, and the findings of a linear relationship of infection risk with BMI are very interesting" Dr. Hartert said. "We didn't see other established risk factors for severe infection – high blood pressure, etc. – as risk factors for infection."
You can learn more about food allergy on the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology website, aaaai.org.
The American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (AAAAI) is the leading membership organization of more than 7,100 allergists, asthma specialists, clinical immunologists, allied health professionals and others with a special interest in the research and treatment of allergic and immunologic diseases. The AAAAI is the go-to resource for patients living with allergies, asthma and immune deficiency disorders. Established in 1943, the AAAAI has more than 7,100 members in the United States, Canada and 72 other countries. The AAAAI's Find an Allergist/Immunologist service is a trusted resource to help you find a specialist close to home.
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>>Gigster, the leading service integrator for blockchain and Web3, hosted a live stream on Web3 and its disruptions in film, gaming, and art.
AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- In September, the leading blockchain service integrator, Gigster, hosted a live stream with Web3 industry experts on how the technology is disrupting entertainment and has now made the content available online. The event is part of a series in which Gigster gathers expert speakers to explore new innovations and educate the Web3 community.
The live stream, "Web3 in Entertainment: Adopt or Die Out," included a full day of sessions from Web3 leaders whose individual presentations are now available on demand:
- Keynote Address with Cory Hymel, Gigster's Director of Blockchain
- "Moving art beyond museums" with Hussein Hallak - Founder & CEO, Next Decentrum
- "Film3 is the future of film" with Stephen Murray - Founder & Co-CEO, Bingeable
- "Web3's impact to revenue models" with Rakinder Sembhi - Principal, Consulting, Deloitte
- "Does Web3 connect the entertainment industry?" with Kelly DiGregorio - VP & Global Head of Entertainment, Polygon
- "Why gamers should love Web3" with Carl Aspeling - Business Development Director, Horizon Blockchain Games
"When we think about entertainment, it cross cuts into a lot of areas - art, gaming, sports, events, movies, and social media," said Cory Hymel. "As we migrate into Web3 it's really important to check in with experts across these different channels to see just how broadly the impact of Web3 will be across any medium that digitally engages with its participants."
"The more that you bake utility and long-term community and long-term perks, that drives engagement in a really healthy way," said Kelly DiGregorio in her session on how Web3 connects the entertainment industry. "The more you're just focused on the digital asset itself as a collectible, the more you're attracting speculation as opposed to attracting the type of user that's going to be in it for the long road. I think that leads to a healthier Web3 industry overall."
For entertainment companies and organizations across many industries, Gigster offers full-stack managed services to deliver blockchain and Web3 applications from the best development talent around the world. To learn more, please visit www.gigster.com or follow @trygigster on Twitter.
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Amid her health battle, Denise Dowse is receiving an outpouring of well wishes.
On Aug. 7, Denise's sister, Tracey Dowse, shared the heartbreaking news that the Insecure actress was hospitalized and in a coma following a severe case of meningitis. After sharing the news, fans and co-stars expressed their support for the actress' recovery.
Ian Ziering, who co-starred with Denise in Beverly Hills, 90210, wrote, "Sending prayers and hopes for better days ahead." Actor Jason Kelley added, "Peace, healing and recovery be upon Denise. She's deeply loved." Singer Lalah Hathaway also commented with words of support, writing, "Sending healing and peace." Jill Marie Jones, who starred in the early aughts sitcom, Girlfriends—of which Dowse guest starred—also commented with praying hands and heart emojis.
As Denise's sister Tracey mentioned in her Aug. 7 Instagram message, she's been trying to keep Denise's spirits up amid her fight.
"I am requesting support and prayers be offered me and my sister, and my only immediate family @denisedowse," she captioned a photo of the actress. "She is currently in the hospital in a coma brought on by a virulent form of meningitis."
Denise's sister continued, "Her doctors do not know when she will come out of the coma as it was not medically induced."
Added Tracey, "She is a vibrant actor and director that should have many years ahead of her. Thoughts, prayers and support are greatly appreciated."
In addition to starring in Beverly Hills, 90210, Girlfriends and most recently, Insecure, the 64-year-old has appeared in over 30 films and 85 television shows throughout her illustrious career. In addition to acting, Denise is also a director. Her film, Remember Me: The Mahalia Jackson Story, debuted in April 2022. | https://www.eonline.com/news/1341493/ian-ziering-and-more-stars-send-support-to-beverly-hills-90210-actress-denise-dowse-amid-coma?cmpid=rss-000000-rssfeed-365-topstories&utm_source=eonline&utm_medium=rssfeeds&utm_campaign=rss_topstories | 2022-08-10 17:06:16 | 0 | https://www.eonline.com/news/1341493/ian-ziering-and-more-stars-send-support-to-beverly-hills-90210-actress-denise-dowse-amid-coma?cmpid=rss-000000-rssfeed-365-topstories&utm_source=eonline&utm_medium=rssfeeds&utm_campaign=rss_topstories |
SAN ANTONIO — On this episode of Locked On Spurs, host Jeff Garcia welcomes Sweep The League's Rudy Campos to discuss if San Antonio Spurs' Keldon Johnson is an expendable piece in the team's rebuild.
Also, who says Tre Jones can't be the point guard of the rebuild?
All this and more on this new episode of Locked On Spurs.
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Rolls-Royce has launched its first electric vehicle in the form of the 2024 Spectre coupe, and it delivers a sublime driving experience that few other vehicles can match.
As a result of its looks combined with a very attractive design, demand will likely outstrip supply, at least initially, and in such situations some early owners may be tempted to sell their cars for a profit.
In an interview with Car Dealer Magazine published earlier this month, Rolls-Royce CEO Torsten Müller-Ötvös said owners caught flipping their Spectres will be blacklisted by the company for life.
He said Rolls-Royce is making efforts to ensure the cars end up with genuine buyers in the first place, and potential customers are required to qualify themselves as part of the selection process for build slots. Müller-Ötvös said customers need to prove who they are and what they want to do with the car as part of the qualification.
It’s similar to what Ford did for its latest GT supercar, though Ford went a step further and threatened to sue GT owners who flipped their cars early, in that case before a two-year ownership window expired. John Cena was one of the owners who came into Ford’s crosshairs, though the two parties eventually reached a settlement.
Despite Müller-Ötvös’ threat, preeminent luxury car dealer Tom Hartley is confident Spectres will show up for sale on the used market in relatively short order. Speaking with Car Dealer Magazine, Hartley said he’ll have a Spectre for sale within two weeks of deliveries starting and that he’s already agreed to acquiring two examples.
Hartley also said the premium for the Spectre won’t last forever, as the car is very much “in vogue” now. That means anyone wanting to avoid a steep markup on a used example will likely just have to wait until the buzz dies down.
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TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — Amazon is celebrating a major shipping milestone by rolling out a new feature that will allow users to thank their delivery driver through their Amazon Alexa devices.
In celebration of delivering 15 billion Amazon packages in the U.S., the major online retailer developed an Alexa feature that allows customers to directly thank their drivers for making their deliveries.
“Starting December 7, any time a customer says ‘Alexa, thank my driver,’ the driver who delivered their most recent package will be notified of the customer’s appreciation,” Amazon said on its website.
“In celebration of this new feature, with each thank-you received from customers, drivers will also receive an additional $5, at no cost to the customer. We’ll be doing this for the first 1 million thank-you’s received,” the company added.
Amazon says the five drivers who receive the most customer “thank-you’s” during the promotional period will also be rewarded with $10,000 and an additional $10,000 to their charity of choice.
“This new feature is available to U.S. customers with an Alexa-enabled device (Echo, Echo Show) or the Alexa or Amazon Shopping mobile apps,” the company said.
Drivers can be thanked multiple times, and customers who don’t have an Alexa device can still participate by thanking their delivery driver in the Alexa or Amazon Shopping mobile app. | https://www.fox16.com/news/business/amazon-alexa-feature-lets-customers-thank-delivery-drivers/ | 2022-12-08 18:08:15 | 0 | https://www.fox16.com/news/business/amazon-alexa-feature-lets-customers-thank-delivery-drivers/ |
Convicted French serial killer Charles Sobhraj has been released from a Nepal prison after serving most of his sentence.
Dubbed "The Serpent" because he used disguises and was a known escape artist, Charles Sobhraj was freed after the country's Supreme Court ordered his release because of his age and poor health, according to several media reports.
According to the Associated Press, Sobhraj was escorted by police to the immigration office in Kathmandu, Nepal. From there, he'll be deported soon back to France, CNN reported.
The 78-year-old had been serving two life sentences for the murders of American and Canadian backpackers in 1975, CNN reported.
According to the Associated Press, it's believed he killed more than 20 western backpackers throughout Asia during the 1970s.
CNN and Reuters reported that he was convicted for murdering Canadian tourist Laurent Carrière and American American backpacker Connie Jo Bronzich. | https://www.kivitv.com/news/national/convicted-french-serial-killer-charles-sobhraj-released-from-nepal-prison | 2022-12-23 21:07:07 | 1 | https://www.kivitv.com/news/national/convicted-french-serial-killer-charles-sobhraj-released-from-nepal-prison |
CA Reno NV Zone Forecast for Saturday, July 30, 2022
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Western Nevada-Eastern Sierra-Northeast California Zone Forecast
National Weather Service Reno NV
332 AM PDT Sun Jul 31 2022
This is an automatically generated product that provides averaged
values for large geographic areas and may not be representative
of a specific area. To get a more specific forecast for your area,
please visit www.nws.noaa.gov/wtf/udaf/area/?site=rev
CAZ072-NVZ002-010300-
Greater Lake Tahoe Area-
Including the cities of South Lake Tahoe, Tahoe City, Truckee,
Markleeville, Stateline, Glenbrook, and Incline Village
332 AM PDT Sun Jul 31 2022
.TODAY...Partly cloudy in the morning, then mostly cloudy with
isolated showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs 80 to
90. Light winds becoming west around 10 mph in the afternoon.
.TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy with scattered showers and isolated
thunderstorms. Lows 51 to 61. Southwest winds around 10 mph in
the evening becoming light.
.MONDAY...Cloudy with scattered showers and thunderstorms. Highs
69 to 79. Light winds becoming west around 10 mph in the
afternoon.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy with isolated showers and
thunderstorms in the evening, then mostly cloudy after midnight.
Lows 48 to 58. West winds around 10 mph in the evening becoming
light.
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Highs 70 to 80. Light winds becoming west around
10 mph in the afternoon.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the evening. Lows 47 to 57.
.WEDNESDAY THROUGH SATURDAY...Partly cloudy with a chance of
showers and thunderstorms. Highs 74 to 84. Lows 43 to 53.
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CAZ070-NVZ005-010300-
Surprise Valley California-Northern Washoe County-
Including the cities of Cedarville, Eagleville, Fort Bidwell,
Empire, and Gerlach
332 AM PDT Sun Jul 31 2022
...HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM PDT THIS EVENING...
.TODAY...Sunny in the morning then becoming partly cloudy. Highs
95 to 105. Northwest winds around 10 mph shifting to the south in
the afternoon.
.TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy with isolated showers and thunderstorms
in the evening, then partly cloudy after midnight. Lows 61 to 71.
West winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.
.MONDAY...Cloudy. Isolated showers in the morning, then isolated
showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Haze in the
afternoon. Highs 83 to 93. West winds 10 to 15 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with scattered showers and
thunderstorms. Lows 58 to 68. West winds 10 to 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Highs 83 to 93. West winds 10 to 15 mph.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the evening. Lows 57 to 67.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning, then partly cloudy
with a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the
afternoon. Highs 84 to 94.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy in the evening then becoming
partly cloudy. Lows 57 to 67.
.THURSDAY THROUGH SATURDAY...Partly cloudy with a slight chance
of showers and thunderstorms. Highs 86 to 96. Lows 57 to 67.
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CAZ071-010300-
Lassen-Eastern Plumas-Eastern Sierra Counties-
Including the cities of Portola, Susanville, Westwood,
Sierraville, and Loyalton
332 AM PDT Sun Jul 31 2022
.TODAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers and thunderstorms in the
afternoon. Highs 93 to 103. Light winds becoming southwest 10 to
15 mph in the afternoon.
.TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Isolated showers and thunderstorms in
the evening. Lows 55 to 65. West winds 10 to 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Cloudy. Isolated showers in the morning, then scattered
showers and isolated thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs 80 to
90. West winds 10 to 15 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Isolated showers and thunderstorms
in the evening. Lows 51 to 61. West winds 10 to 15 mph in the
evening becoming light.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy in the morning, then mostly cloudy with
a chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs
80 to 90. Light winds becoming southwest around 10 mph in the
afternoon.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the evening. Lows 52 to 62.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning, then partly cloudy
with a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the
afternoon. Highs 81 to 91.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 51 to 61.
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. Slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs 83 to 93.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 51 to 61.
.FRIDAY THROUGH SATURDAY...Partly cloudy with a slight chance of
showers and thunderstorms. Highs 82 to 92. Lows 51 to 61.
$$
CAZ073-010300-
Mono County-
Including the cities of Bridgeport, Coleville, Lee Vining,
and Mammoth Lakes
332 AM PDT Sun Jul 31 2022
.TODAY...Partly cloudy in the morning, then mostly cloudy with
scattered showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs 78 to
88. Light winds becoming south 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon.
.TONIGHT...Showers and scattered thunderstorms in the evening,
then isolated showers and thunderstorms after midnight. Lows
50 to 60. Southwest winds around 10 mph in the evening becoming
light.
.MONDAY...Showers and isolated thunderstorms in the morning, then
showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs 71 to 81. Light
winds becoming southwest around 10 mph in the afternoon.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Scattered showers and
thunderstorms in the evening. Lows 46 to 56. West winds around
10 mph in the evening becoming light.
.TUESDAY...Slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the
morning, then showers and thunderstorms likely in the afternoon.
Highs 71 to 81. Light winds becoming southwest around 10 mph in
the afternoon.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the evening, then partly cloudy after midnight.
Lows 44 to 54.
.WEDNESDAY THROUGH SATURDAY...Partly cloudy with a chance of
showers and thunderstorms. Highs 74 to 84. Lows 44 to 54.
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The PIPseq™ portfolio of kits enable any researcher to easily perform a broad range of single-cell transcriptomic applications in a single reaction with no expensive capital equipment
WATERTOWN, Mass., Oct. 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Fluent BioSciences, a life sciences company focused on making single-cell analysis simple and accessible to every researcher, announced it will be presenting its novel solution for single-cell RNA sequencing through a sponsored presentation and a series of poster sessions at the American Society of Human Genetics (ASHG) conference in Los Angeles between October 25-29, 2022.
Fluent's portfolio of PIPseq products, namely T2, T20 and T100 kits for 3' single-cell RNA sequencing can capture up to 2,000, 20,000 or 100,000 cells or nuclei in a single reaction, respectively. PIPseq provides unparalleled flexibility, thereby enabling researchers to configure their experiments unconstrained by the imitations of existing single-cell technologies.
Our VP of Biology, Kristina Fontanez, PhD, will be speaking at the CoLab Session on Friday October 28 at 12:15 PM on our innovative solution for single-cell RNA sequencing and discussing case studies across a variety of applications including neuronal tissue, organoids, multi-omics, and nuclei.
- PIPseq is powering single cell RNA sequencing into the million cell era (Poster PB3104)
- Application of a novel scRNA-seq method to evaluate therapeutic induced intestinal epithelium regeneration (Poster PB2905, in collaboration with Dr. Mike Verzi at Rutgers University)
- Single-cell RNA sequencing of fresh, neuronal tissue using PIPseq, and comparison to alternative scRNA-seq methods (Poster PB3145, in collaboration with Dr. Shane Liddelow and team at NYU)
- Evaluation of single-nuclei RNA sequencing in brain tissue using PIPseq (Poster PB2985, in collaboration with Dr. Shane Liddelow and team at NYU)
- Single-cell multi-omic characterization of MPAL phenotypes reveals patient heterogeneity associated with poor treatment outcomes (Poster PB1207, in collaboration with Dr. Catherine Smith and team at UCSF)
About Fluent BioSciences
Fluent's mission is to accelerate the understanding of single-cell biology through accessible, affordable, and scalable solutions for every researcher. Our breakthrough PIPseq™ technology enables extremely sensitive and unbiased preparation of proteins and nucleic acids for a broad range of applications.
For more information, visit https://www.fluentbio.com/
Contacts: Ram Santhanam, rsanthanam@fluentbio.com; Jessie Matakis, jmatakis@fluentbio.com
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READING, Pa., July 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Penske Logistics was named Partner of the Year by Nissan North America. Penske was honored in the Part Logistics U.S. Market category at Nissan's recent Annual Supplier Conference. The company was recognized for its lead logistics inbound parts flow operations that support Nissan car manufacturing operations in Smyrna, Tennessee, Canton, Mississippi, and Decherd, Tennessee.
"We appreciate that our hardworking associates were recognized by Nissan North America for their assistance to the customer during a unique time in our world's history," stated Marc Althen, Penske Logistics president.
Penske Logistics is a Penske Transportation Solutions company with operations in North America, South America, Europe and Asia. Penske Logistics provides supply chain management and logistics services to leading companies around the world. Penske Logistics delivers value through its design, planning and execution in transportation, warehousing and freight management. To learn more visit: www.penskelogistics.com.
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Democratic Rep. Maloney apologizes to Biden on CNN for saying she doesn't believe he's running in 2024
Maloney addresses camera: 'I'm sorry, Mr. President'
Rep. Carolyn Maloney, D-N.Y., apologized to President Biden Thursday on CNN for saying that she doesn't believe he is running for re-election in 2024.
Maloney reiterated her claim that she doesn't think Biden will run for re-election but issued a direct apology to the president on CNN's "New Day."
"Mr. President, I apologize. I want you to run. I happen to think you won’t be running, but when you run or if you run, I will be there 100%. You have deserved it. You are a great president and thank you for everything you’ve done for my state and all the states and all the cities in America. Thank you, Mr. President," she said.
CNN's Brianna Keilar pressed Maloney earlier on a Tuesday debate between her and the others running in the primary for New York's deep-blue 12th Congressional District; fellow Rep. Jerrold Nadler, D-N.Y., and Suraj Patel.
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During the debate, the moderator asked if Biden should run again in 2024. Maloney said she doesn't believe Biden is running for re-election and Nadler said it was "too early to say."
"Doesn't serve the purpose of the Democratic Party to deal with that until after the midterms," he continued. The White House has repeatedly said Biden plans to run for re-election in 2024.
Patel responded to the question before Nadler and Maloney and said he believed Biden should run again.
Keiler asked Maloney during Thursday's CNN appearance about why she believes Biden won't run.
Maloney praised Biden's accomplishments and said, "I think he’s done an incredible job and is giving us a record to run on in the ’22 elections. Let’s finish the ’22 elections before we get to ’24."
Keilar pressed further about why she believes he isn't running for re-election.
"That was just my own personal belief," she said. "But I will support him if he runs, and it’s totally his decision."
"We are all entitled to have our own information and our own beliefs, but I will support him if he runs for president. He’s already been an outstanding president," she said, praising him again.
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Biden has precarious support from Democrats about running again, with several surveys showing a majority of his own party wants him to serve only one term.
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., told CNN in June that they should be focused on the midterms after Bash asked if she would support him in 2024.
"You know, if the president chooses to run again in 2024, I mean, first of all, I'm focused on winning this majority right now and preserving a majority this year in 2022," she said. "So, we'll cross that bridge when we get to it… I think if the president has a vision and that's something certainly we're all willing to entertain and examine when the time comes."
"That's not a yes," Bash noted. | https://www.foxnews.com/media/democratic-rep-maloney-apologizes-biden-cnn-saying-she-doesnt-believe-hes-running-2024 | 2022-08-04 15:44:59 | 1 | https://www.foxnews.com/media/democratic-rep-maloney-apologizes-biden-cnn-saying-she-doesnt-believe-hes-running-2024 |
TOKYO (AP) — The United States is working with Japan and other likeminded countries to counter China’s efforts to use its economic might to force political change around the world, the U.S. ambassador to Japan said Tuesday in an interview with The Associated Press.
Rahm Emanuel, who was previously mayor of Chicago and chief of staff for President Barack Obama, is pushing what he calls “commercial diplomacy,” the idea that the United States and Japan will be more eager to do business with each other and with similar secure and stable countries amid worries caused by the COVID pandemic, the war in Ukraine and Chinese economic coercion.
“From intellectual property theft to coercion to debt dependency that China creates, the idea that they could actually honestly say, ‘We don’t coerce,’ and then you have not one, not two, not three – many worldwide examples where they use their economic market access to force a political change in a country … I think everybody’s woken up to that,” Emanuel told AP in an interview in his residence in the heart of downtown Tokyo.
Emanuel, who arrived in Japan in January, laid out a number of examples of Chinese coercion, including with Japan, which saw Chinese shipments of rare earth metals blocked over a territorial dispute; South Korea, which suffered Chinese business boycotts when it installed a U.S. missile defense system; Australia and countries in Europe and Southeast Asia.
He said that finding ways for Japan and the United States to stand up to Chinese economic coercion was one of the first issues he raised with Japan’s foreign minister.
Emanuel repeatedly declined to speak about an expected visit by House Speaker Nancy Pelosi to Taiwan, the self-governing island that China claims as its own and has threatened to use force to unite with if necessary, referring questions to the White House.
China has in recent days lashed out at the possible trip, which would make Pelosi the highest-ranking elected U.S. official to visit in more than 25 years. Local media in Taiwan reported that Pelosi will arrive Tuesday night.
Japan has expressed deep worry about increased Chinese activities in regional seas, including near a Japanese-controlled island claimed by Beijing, and has pushed for peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait.
While avoiding comment on Taiwan, Emanuel praised Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida’s pledge for a “significant increase” in both the country’s defense budget and its military capabilities.
Kishida’s attempts to revise Japan’s national security strategy and basic defense guidelines are a legacy of his hawkish mentor, former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, who was assassinated in July.
Kishida has also said he is open to possible preemptive strike capabilities, which opponents say would go far beyond Japan’s war-renouncing constitution, which restricts the use of force to self-defense. Kishida also has proposed significantly increasing Japan’s defense budget — possibly doubling to 2% of GDP, a NATO standard — over the next five years.
“Much to the prime minister’s credit, he looked around the corner and realized what was happening in this region and the world — Japan needed to step up in ways it hadn’t in the past,” Emanuel said.
Emanuel also mentioned economic opportunities for Japan and the United States in electric vehicle batteries, energy, new research and technology in small modular nuclear reactors, aviation technology and semiconductors.
The business leaders who he has met with as ambassador to Japan would have evaluated a capital expenditure decision in the past purely by questions over cost, logistics and efficiency, he said, but they are now willing to pay more to avoid sanctions and instability.
“That is a major change in thinking,” he said.
For “the last 20 or 30 years, cost and efficiency were the driving factors. They drove public policy, and they drove corporate decisions. Today cost and efficiency are being replaced, supplanted by stability and sustainability,” Emanuel said. | https://www.pahomepage.com/news/business/ap-business/us-ambassador-to-japan-warns-of-chinese-economic-coercion/ | 2022-08-02 13:02:28 | 0 | https://www.pahomepage.com/news/business/ap-business/us-ambassador-to-japan-warns-of-chinese-economic-coercion/ |
HATAY, Turkey — The 7.8 magnitude earthquake and powerful aftershocks that rocked southern Turkey and northern Syria earlier this month have led people to form new communities of sorts — tent cities spreading across what once were open spaces.
One of these new cities is in Arsuz, a town in Turkey's Hatay province. On a recent day, people came out of their tents and formed a line for lunch – the cooks were serving doner kebab, a classic Turkish dish featuring meat grilled on an open spit. A vat of tomato sauce bubbles away nearby.
Fatma Guner, 60, watched the line grow, but didnt stir from her seat at the edge of a very large communal tent, packed with cots and temporary beds. She says her home in the nearby city of Iskenderun is still standing, but she wouldn't feel safe sleeping there right now.
She's desperate to get out of this camp, where she's been sleeping in a large, crowded communal tent filled with strangers.
"I'm sick, I have heart disease, and I could get an infection very easily, my immune system is very low," she says. "I honestly can't stay here, it's really crowded."
She says other relatives, including her 91-year-old father-in-law, have claimed the only tent allocated to the family, and she's not even sure who she should ask for a tent of her own.
"All I want is one tent," she says. "In my garden, put my tent in my garden. Here, there is no hygiene."
A lack of tents is just one of the complaints against the government's response to the earthquake, which left tens of thousands of people dead. The ruling AK Party initially said it had enough tents, but as evidence of shortages began to mount officials said they were working to acquire more.
The government has also promised to build 270,000 new homes – built to the highest safety standards and located away from fault lines – within a year. That pledge has been greeted with skepticism by opposition politicians and other critics.
But regardless of what's being promised for the future, families in Hatay province left homeless by the earthquake say proper shelter remains an overriding concern.
"The building was sideways"
In another sprawling tent city in Antakya, in central Hatay, Ali Bilir watches his young son and daughter play with their four songbirds, chirping away in two small cages. He's a former bus driver, and he says in some ways his family was probably lucky to have survived the earthquake with only a few injuries.
He says the force of the quake and aftershocks left the family home in Antakya lying on its side.
"So, the building was sideways, I wasn't there, three kids and their mother got out. My 12-year-old daughter is in the hospital, she had a leg injury," he says.
Bilir says he thinks this tent city is "the most secure place," because it's a large open space with no tall buildings near enough to crush them if there's another earthquake. He says he's not sure where they might live next, but it could be in a shipping container.
"According to rumors we've heard, they're going to offer us either some money or a container. We want a container. We're going to live there for a while, and then, if they build it, maybe I can have a home," he says.
Turkey says the first of five ships loaded with what officials are calling "living containers" and other humanitarian aid should reach the area by the first week of March.
"I put my 90-year-old mom on my back"
In another corner of the tent city in Antakya, Ihsan Sevinc watches over two of his six children. Six-year-old Elif is busy with crayons and a coloring book, giving a camel a coat of the proper shade of brown.
Sevinc grows emotional as he recalls carrying his mother out of their damaged house, not stopping to put on his socks or shoes.
"Barefoot, without any socks, I put my 90-year-old mom on my back, and my wife took these two kids, and that's how we barely made it out, stepping on broken glass and pieces of rubble," he says, his eyes welling with tears. He says his mother made it to Izmir to stay with a sister.
When asked what he needs most urgently right now, Sevinc says instantly, "a tent." He and his family have been sleeping at a friend's house some 25 miles away, returning to the camp each day for food – and in hopes of getting their own tent.
Despite the hardship, however, Sevinc vows that this disaster won't drive him from Hatay.
"I will never leave this place," he says.
"If I die, I will die here. It's my hometown, where I had all my childhood memories, my youth – my life. I will never leave here."
But like other sleeping in tents across southern Turkey and northern Syria, he knows that where he ends up may not be within his control.
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This fast food restaurant is using AI to take orders
BUCKEYE, Ariz. (KPHO/KTVK) - A restaurant in Arizona is using artificial intelligence to help take customer orders.
A Carl’s Jr. in Buckeye is one of the first locations in the country that partnered with Presto Automation to use AI to take orders.
“This new system is reliable, it runs 24/7 and it really helps,” Agustin Medina, the store’s manager, said.
Medina said the system can adapt to what the customer is saying and can even offer other items on the menu.
“I was a little taken back at first, but it did have a very pleasant voice,” one customer said.
Medina said the new AI system is not meant to take away jobs from human employees but instead to help his staff focus on other tasks, like preparing the food.
“We’re not cutting hours or cutting another person from the schedule, it’s just someone else that can help,” he said.
The AI takes the order and sends it to a screen inside the restaurant where the workers then make the food.
The process overall is a little slower than talking to a real person, and it’s also not perfect. A staff member is on standby, just in case.
“We are always wearing our headsets so we are always ready to intervene,” Medina said.
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Tourist season extended due to increase in local events
HARDY, Ark. (KAIT) - The Spring River Area Chamber of Commerce has supported many events over the past few years, causing the tourist season to continue.
The chamber serves Hardy, Highland, Ash Flat, and Cherokee Village.
Spring River Country usually peaks in the middle of the summer, when people from across the country travel to the large river.
Now, tourists have a reason to come back or even stay a little longer to enjoy events away from the water.
Chamber Executive Director Kari Hollis says it’s important for their members to have the tourist season last as long as possible.
“Tourism is a big thing for the region in general. A lot of businesses here are tourist-related businesses. It’s not only important for them, but it’s important for our non-profit organizations to fundraise and just to have fun things to have to do in the community for our residents.”
Hollis explained North Arkansas is a great place to get away with the entire family.
“It’s just a beautiful area, and it’s very family-oriented, and that’s something that is important.”
For more information on events or businesses in the area, visit SRACC.org.
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A car smelling like marijuana is enough for police in Wisconsin to justify searching a person in the vehicle, even though substances legal in the state can smell the same, the state Supreme Court said on Tuesday.
The court's conservative majority ruled 4-3 that Marshfield police had grounds to search the driver of a vehicle that smelled like marijuana, overturning lower court rulings that said officers couldn’t be sure that what they smelled was not CBD, a legal, marijuana-derived substance. The scents of CBD and marijuana are indistinguishable.
Two officers searched Quaheem Moore in 2019, who was alone in a vehicle that smelled like marijuana when he was pulled over for speeding. Moore told police that a vaping device he had contained CBD and that the car was a rental belonging to his brother. Police did not smell marijuana on Moore.
CONSERVATIVES PICK UP LANDSLIDE POLICY VICTORIES IN WISCONSIN ELECTION DESPITE SUPREME COURT LOSS TO LIBERALS
Moore argued in court that police had no reason to believe he was responsible for the smell.
To justify searching someone, police need enough evidence to believe that person has likely committed a crime. When they obtain more evidence through an illegal search, it's not allowed to be used in court.
Moore was never charged with possessing marijuana, but officers charged him with possessing narcotics when they discovered small bags of cocaine and fentanyl in his pocket during their search.
Moore's attorney, Joshua Hargrove, did not immediately return a call on Tuesday seeking comment.
A circuit court judge and an appeals court had previously moved to disqualify the drugs that police found, saying the search wasn't legal.
Justice Brian Hagedorn, who issued Tuesday’s opinion on behalf of the court’s conservative majority, wrote that because Moore was the only person in the car, police could reasonably assume he "was probably connected with the illegal substance the officers identified."
Tuesday's ruling referenced a 1999 Supreme Court decision that said officers were justified in arresting a driver because they linked the smell of marijuana from his vehicle to him. That opinion said that the "unmistakable" smell of a controlled substance was evidence that a crime had been committed.
But the court's three liberal justices called that ruling into question, saying it was outdated and did not account for the subsequent legalization of substances that smell like marijuana. They also said officers did not have strong evidence that Moore had caused the odor in the car he was driving.
THREE MOMENTOUS CONSEQUENCES OF A 'CONSERVATIVE MAJORITY' ON THE SUPREME COURT
"Officers who believe they smell marijuana coming from a vehicle may just as likely be smelling raw or smoked hemp, which is not criminal activity," Justice Rebecca Frank Dallet wrote in a dissenting opinion.
The ruling comes as Democrats and Republicans in Wisconsin continue to fight over legalizing marijuana.
Republicans who control the Legislature have rejected Democratic Gov. Tony Evers' attempts to legalize recreational and medical marijuana. But GOP Assembly Speaker Robin Vos said in April he was working on legislation to legalize medical marijuana as soon as this fall.
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NEW YORK — A mint condition Mickey Mantle baseball card sold for $12.6 million Sunday, blasting into the record books as the most ever paid for sports memorabilia in a market that has grown exponentially more lucrative in recent years.
The rare Mantle card eclipsed the record just posted a few months ago — $9.3 million for the jersey worn by Diego Maradona when he scored the contentious “Hand of God” goal in soccer's 1986 World Cup.
It easily surpassed the $7.25 million for a century-old Honus Wagner baseball card recently sold in a private sale.
And just last month, the heavyweight boxing belt reclaimed by Muhammad Ali during 1974's “Rumble in the Jungle” sold for nearly $6.2 million.
All are part of a booming market for sports collectibles.
Prices have risen not just for the rarest items, but also for pieces that might have been collecting dust in garages and attics. Many of those items make it onto consumer auction sites like eBay, while others are put up for bidding by auction houses.
Because of its near-perfect condition and its legendary subject, the Mantle card was destined to be a top seller, said Chris Ivy, the director of sports auctions at Heritage Auctions, which ran the bidding.
Some saw collectibles as a hedge against inflation over the past couple years, he said, while others rekindled childhood passions.
Ivy said savvy investors saw inflation coming down the road — as it has. As a result, sports memorabilia became an alternative to traditional Wall Street investments or real estate — particularly among members of Generation X and older millennials.
“There’s only so much Netflix and ‘Tiger King’ people could watch (during the pandemic). So, you know, they were getting back into hobbies, and clearly sports collecting was a part of that,” said Ivy, who noted an uptick in calls among potential sellers.
Add to that interest from wealthy overseas collectors and you have a confluence of factors that made sports collectibles especially attractive, Ivy said.
“We’ve kind of started seeing some growth and some rise in the prices that led to some media coverage. And I think it all it all just kind of built upon itself,” he said. “I would say the beginning of the pandemic really added gasoline to that fire."
Before the pandemic, the sports memorabilia market was estimated at more than $5.4 billion, according to a 2018 Forbes interview with David Yoken, the founder of Collectable.com.
By 2021, that market had grown to $26 billion, according to the research firm Market Decipher, which predicts the market will grow astronomically to $227 billion within a decade — partly fueled by the rise of so-called NFTs, or non-fungible tokens, which are digital collectibles with unique data-encrypted fingerprints.
Sports cards have been especially in demand, as people spent more time at home and an opportunity arose to rummage through potential treasure troves of childhood memories, including old comic books and small stacks of bubble gum cards featuring marquee sports stars.
That lure of making money on something that might be sitting in one's childhood basement has been irresistible, according to Stephen Fishler, founder of ComicConnect, who has watched the growing rise — and profitability — of collectibles being traded across auction houses.
“In a nutshell, the world of modern sports cards has been going bonkers,” he said.
The Mantle baseball card dates from 1952 and is widely regarded as one of just a handful of the baseball legend in near-perfect condition.
The auction netted a handsome profit for Anthony Giordano, a New Jersey waste management entrepreneur who bought it for $50,000 at a New York City show in 1991.
The switch-hitting Mantle was a Triple Crown winner in 1956, a three-time American League MVP and a seven-time World Series champion. The Hall of Famer died in 1995.
“Some people might say it’s just a baseball card. Who cares? It’s just a Picasso. It’s just a Rembrandt to other people. It’s a thing of art for some people,” said John Holden, a professor in sports management law at Oklahoma State and amateur sports card collector.
Like pieces of art that have no intrinsic value, he said, when it comes to sports cards, the worth is in the eye of the beholder — or the pocketbook of the potential bidder.
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WHIPPANY, N.J., June 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Suburban Propane Partners, L.P. (NYSE: SPH), a nationwide distributor of propane, renewable propane, fuel oil and related products and services, as well as a marketer of natural gas and electricity and investor in low carbon fuel alternatives, partnered with Veterans Bridge Home (VBH), a Charlotte-based nonprofit that connects Veterans and their families in any state of transition, to the community. Through its network of partners, VBH helps Veterans navigate employment, create social connections, and settle their families.
Volunteers from Suburban Propane's local Customer Service Center provided lunch for approximately 50 active military and Veterans and discussed career opportunities available with the company throughout the Carolinas. In addition, Suburban Propane will also sponsor a one-week, five class seminar for active military transitioning to civilian life through VBH partner Patriots Path.
"Suburban Propane is incredibly proud to partner with Veterans Bridge Home and Patriots Path in their mission to help provide services for area Veterans and transition active military to civilian life and access to employment," said Nandini Sankara, Spokesperson, Suburban Propane. "As a supporter of military and Veteran initiatives and a Veteran employer, we are grateful to play a role in these important initiatives."
The partnership is part of the company's SuburbanCares initiative which is dedicated to supporting community efforts across the United States. Recently, SuburbanCares has undertaken charitable endeavors to help children in numerous underserved communities including Lewes, DE; San Diego, CA; Albany, NY; Dayton, OH; Philadelphia, PA; Santa Fe, NM; Santa Rosa, CA; Columbia and Charleston, SC; New Brunswick, NJ; and has fed healthcare professionals in some of the most COVID-19 affected regions in the nation, including Florida, California, Texas, Maryland, New Jersey, New York and Washington, D.C.
"The military provides Veterans with many of the skills to remain successful after they take off their uniforms, but career transition can be a big challenge," said Steven Cole, Vice President of Advancement for Veterans Bridge Home. "That's why partnerships with companies like Suburban Propane that are investing in Veteran job readiness are so important."
Suburban Propane Partners, L.P. is a publicly traded master limited partnership listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol SPH. Headquartered in Whippany, New Jersey, Suburban has been in the customer service business since 1928 and is a nationwide distributor of propane, renewable propane, fuel oil and related products and services, as well as a marketer of natural gas and electricity and an investor in low carbon fuel alternatives. The Partnership serves the energy needs of approximately 1 million residential, commercial, governmental, industrial and agricultural customers through approximately 700 locations across 42 states. The Partnership is supported by three core pillars: (1) Suburban Commitment – showcasing the Partnership's 90+ year legacy, and ongoing commitment to the highest standards for dependability, flexibility, and reliability that underscores the Partnership's commitment to excellence in customer service; (2) SuburbanCares – highlighting the Partnership's continued dedication to giving back to local communities across the Partnership's national footprint and (3) Go Green with Suburban Propane - promoting the clean burning and versatile nature of propane and renewable propane as a bridge to a green energy future and developing the next generation of renewable energy.
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Veterans Bridge Home connects veterans and their families, in any state of transition, to the community. Through its network of partners, they help Veterans navigate employment, create social connections, and settle their families. They look at the whole Veteran and connect them to the resources needed to be successful and thriving leaders in the community.
After the regimen and sacrifice of military duty, transition to civilian life can be challenging as Veterans reunite with their families, pursue a new profession, locate services which were all on base, and build a social network. In some cases, they also recover from wounds and also pursue further education. Veterans Bridge Home serves as an entry point for Veterans who don't know where to turn to access support and services. Because Veterans return home to a civilian community and not to federal agencies or bureaucracies, each community must reach out and actively assist in the reintegration process alongside federal agencies such as the Veterans Administration.
The Carolinas have the opportunity and privilege to help bring our nation's warriors and their families home with the same energy and commitment that our Veterans have displayed in serving the nation. In so doing, Veterans will serve as leaders to inform other communities that wish to create more welcoming and livable communities for returning Veterans and their families. For more information, please visit: www.veteransbridgehome.org.
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(WFRV) – Four legendary performers are back with an all-new show and it will only be in Wisconsin at The Grand in Oshkosh.
Kaley Ann Voorhees from The Four Phantoms in concert visited Local 5 Live along with President and CEO of The Grand, Joe Ferlo with details on the new show.
The Four Phantoms will be at The Grand in October. The first two days are the current show – celebrating the iconic music of Broadway and more. Then on October 29, the audience will be treated to a brand new show.
Reserve your seats at thegrandoshkosh.org.
Four legendary performers, each whom has portrayed the title role in Andrew Lloyd Webber’s The Phantom of the Opera, return to Wisconsin October 27-29 at The Grand Oshkosh. The three-performance run includes a Gala World Premiere on Saturday, October 29.
This performance run will be the only time The Four Phantoms In Concert will appear in Wisconsin during the 2022-2023 performance season.
On October 27-28 The Grand presents the current touring show, which was last performed at The Grand Oshkosh in 2019 and features solo and group numbers celebrating the iconic music of Broadway and more, as well as a stunning finale paying tribute to The Phantom of The Opera. The weekend will conclude with the Gala World Premiere on October 29 at 8:00 p.m. featuring a two-act performance with additional new material.
The Four Phantoms In Concert features an extraordinary quartet of performers, including Brent Barrett, John Cudia, Franc D’Ambrosio, and Ciarán Sheehan under the Music Supervision of two-time Grammy Award-winner David Caddick and Music Direction of Ryan Shirar.
“I remember the first time walking onto the Grand stage with Joe Ferlo,” said Four Phantoms In Concert founding member Franc D’Ambrosio. “I was in Oshkosh to perform my solo show for the first time at the Grand. As I walked onto the stage, I immediately realized what a treasure this theater is and called our producer, while standing on stage with Joe Ferlo, about bringing the Four Phantoms to perform.”
Affectionately known as the “Iron Man of the Mask”, D’Ambrosio held the title of “The World’s Longest-Running Phantom” for more than a decade after bringing over five million theatregoers to their feet in a six-and-a-half-year run.
“Franc’s call was a surprise, to say the least,” said The Four Phantoms In Concert Producer Lee Tofanelli. “As the show was built for venues of 2,000-3,000 seats, it would turn out to be quite an endeavor to scale the show for 600 seats without losing any of the lighting and sound elements. But with total cooperation from Joe and his staff, and support from the Grand’s Board, 18-months later the Four Phantoms performed at the Grand for three sold out shows. Now, four years later into a yearly three-night residency, we will be unveiling our new show for the first time.”
“It’s a stunning and humbling relationship we have with The Four Phantoms In Concert organization,” said The Grand Oshkosh Director Joseph Ferlo. “To have a world-class organization take a show that’s made for a large performing arts center, and modify—not scale back—for our jewel box theatre, is pretty much unheard of in this business. For us to have an ongoing relationship, an annual residency, Wisconsin exclusivity, and now, the premiere of a new show, right here at The Grand, is a tremendous source of pride.”
Priority seating will be available to Grand Donors at the Ensemble, Principal, Star, and Producers Circle levels, as well as to performance sponsors, starting May 9. To learn more about becoming a donor or performance sponsor, and gaining presale access, visit TheGrandOshkosh.org. Tickets will go on sale to the public May 22.
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‘Twin Peaks’ composer Angelo Badalamenti dies at 85
(AP) - Angelo Badalamenti, the composer best known for creating otherworldly scores for many David Lynch productions, from “Blue Velvet” and “Twin Peaks” to “Mulholland Drive,” has died. He was 85.
He died of natural causes on Sunday, his family said in a statement.
Born in Brooklyn in March 1937 to a fish market owner father with a musical background (a percussionist in Sicily), Badalamenti grew up listening to Italian opera with his family, started piano lessons at age 8 and went on to earn a bachelor’s and master’s degree from the Manhattan School of Music. During the summers he would play piano at resorts in the Catskills for the Borscht Belt acts.
After college he taught middle school. He composed a Christmas carol for his students that ended up on PBS and essentially launched his career in entertainment, where he wrote songs for Nina Simone (“Another Spring”) and Nancy Wilson (“Face It Girl, It’s Over”). He also wrote songs for films like “Gordon’s War” and “Law and Disorder” but his big break came in 1986 when, through a series of industry connections starting with unit manager Peter Runfolo, he was asked to help Isabella Rossellini sing “Blue Velvet” for Lynch’s iconic film.
“They were shooting down in North Carolina, and so they flew me down to meet with Isabella and to see what I could do. When I got there, we went into a little room with just Isabella and me and a piano. I worked with her for two or three hours straight until we got a good take on a small recorder,” he said in an interview with Culture.org. “David was shooting the last scene. We brought him the cassette tape. He put on his earphones and right away said, “That’s the ticket! This is peachy keen!” I had to ask the line producer what peachy keen meant.”
He also ended up writing the song “Mysteries of Love” and found Julee Cruise, who died earlier this year, to sing it, starting a long collaboration between the trio that would extend to Lynch’s seminal series “Twin Peaks.”
“David felt that the music of ‘Twin Peaks’ would have to cover a lot of ground, a wide range of moods: sadness, passion, ecstasy, love, tenderness, and violence. He wanted the music to be dark and abstract,” he said. “He asked me for music that would tear the hearts out of people.”
Badalamenti worked with other directors too, including Jane Campion (“Holy Smoke!), Danny Boyle (”The Beach”) Paul Schrader (“The Comfort of Strangers”) and Walter Salles (“Dark Water”). He also wrote “The Flaming Arrow” Torch Theme for the 1992 Barcelona Summer Olympics and the theme for “Inside the Actors Studio.” But it’s his work with Lynch that hovers above them all, which would include “The Straight Story,” “Twin Peaks: Fire Walk With Me,” “Lost Highway” and “Mulholland Drive.”
“He’s got this musical soul, and melodies are always floating around inside,” Lynch told People Magazine in 1990. “I feel the mood of a scene in the music, and one thing helps the other, and they both just start climbing.”
Badalamenti also got to exercise his acting chops in a memorable scene in “Mulholland Drive” where he plays a gangster who is very particular about his espresso.
When it came to how he approached his scores, he said he was always at the service of the director’s vision.
“Sometimes you want the music to go along with what’s happening on screen. Other times I love the idea of the music going against what’s happening – that’s often a cooler way to do things,” he told NME in 2011.
“I always have one major question for a director when I compose a soundtrack: what do you want your audience to feel? Do you want to scare the s—t out of them? Squirm in their seat? Feel beautiful? And how they answer that question gives me cues to work on. I translate their words into music.”
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Police in California have arrested a suspect in connection with an alleged online scam authorities said led to the suicide death of a 17-year-old boy in February.
Jonathan Kassi, 25, was arrested Thursday by Los Angeles police officers on an arrest warrant, the San Jose Police Department announced Monday.
The warrant was obtained by the San Jose Crimes Against Children Task Force, which was investigating a West African financial extortion scheme, authorities said.
Kassi was transferred from Los Angeles to Northern California and "booked for extortion and attempted disorderly conduct -- posting of a photograph or recording without consent," San Jose police said.
CNN is attempting to determine if Kassi has an attorney.
Earlier this year, CNN reported on the suicide death of Ryan Last, who police said was the target of an online scam known as "sextortion."
Ryan's mother, Pauline Stuart, said police determined her son was contacted online by someone purporting to be a girl, who engaged in an online conversation which quickly turned intimate in nature.
According to authorities, the online perpetrator sent Ryan a romantic picture of a young female and asked for one of him in return. Immediately after Ryan shared an intimate photo of his own, the cybercriminal demanded $5,000, threatening to make the photo public and send it to Ryan's family and friends, investigators said. Hours later, police said, a panicked Ryan took his own life.
Although San Jose police withheld Ryan's name as the minor victim in the case in its announcement of the arrest Monday, Stuart confirmed to CNN the arrest was in connection with her son's death.
"I am truly disgusted that there are people that can do this to kids, but I am also grateful for all the work that law enforcement has done on this case," she told CNN Monday evening. "They truly care what happens and have worked hard investigating. I believe that to continue to fight these type of scams we need to educate parents and kids alike."
According to San Jose police, Kassi allegedly exploited children online through using various social media platforms.
"Detectives believe there could be additional victims due to the suspect's criminal pattern and use of social media to target minors," police said, urging anyone with information about the scams to call investigators. Authorities did not provide further details on potential co-conspirators.
Authorities announced the suspect's arrest on the same day the FBI and Department of Homeland Security issued a public safety alert warning parents about the dangers of sextortion schemes.
There have been more than 7,000 reports related to online financial sextortion of minors, resulting in at least 3,000 victims, mostly boys, and more than a dozen suicides, the alert said.
"As many children enter winter break this holiday season, the FBI and our partners implore parents and caregivers to engage with their kids about financial sextortion schemes so we can prevent them in the first place," the FBI said Monday.
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In this week’s Medical Minute With Dr. Mel, we learn how Gas stoves may be harmful to us, how telehealth visits may be the new wave, and can a new variant of COVID protect you.
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Are Gas Stoves Harmful?
RUSS: Briefly, should be really worried about your gas stove.
DR. MEL: There’s 50 years of research that shows that exposure to gas stove emissions can be harmful, including a higher risk of childhood asthma, among other things. It’s worse if your home is poorly ventilated or you don’t have a range hood. You can rapidly exceed safe nitrogen oxide level exposure within just a few minutes, but you don’t necessarily have to get rid of your gas though. Because of this, you can lessen your risk by ventilating your kitchen by opening windows. If you have an exhaust hood, use it every time. You use your gas stove and consider buying an air purifier with a HEPA filter. All those make gas stove usage much safer.
Black History: A Black Woman Made Telehealth Visits Possible. Are They The New Wave?
DR. MEL: Well, it certainly, you know, kept people able to see their doctor during the pandemic, and it looks like it’s here to stay, cause people are using it so much more. Now, and the woman who invented something called voice over IP. She’s a black woman. She’s an engineer, Marian Croak. She’s a VP of Engineering now at Google. Holds more than 200. Patients, One of which is this voice-over IP that allows us to video conference. You know we use it for a lot of stuff. But in healthcare, those telehealth visits are really key. And just want to salute Marian Croak is her name for her brilliance and creativity.
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RUSS: I just read where when if you recently got COVID with this new variant, they said that you’re extremely protected for the next 10 months. Did you say anything about it?
DR. MEL: Yes, absolutely. And you know, some people are using it to say, well, see, you don’t need to get vaccinated, but I think we forget that there’s so many people who are vulnerable who can’t afford to get COVID, instead of getting vaccinated. If we had taken that approach during the pandemic and not developed the vaccine, there have been 3 million people who died as opposed to I I hate to even say just one million. But there’s so much excess death that was saved because of the vaccination. What I would do with that information and say look, you know if you get COVID that’s and you. And you survive, that’s great. It means that you don’t need a booster for 10 months instead of, you know, getting one right away.
And the other thing is getting COVID isn’t doesn’t prevent long COVID.
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Rays first. Jonathan Aranda hit by pitch. Wander Franco singles to left field. Jonathan Aranda to second. Harold Ramirez reaches on a fielder's choice to shallow infield. Wander Franco out at second. Jonathan Aranda to third. David Peralta out on a sacrifice fly to left center field to Bubba Thompson. Harold Ramirez to second. Jonathan Aranda scores. Manuel Margot lines out to right field to Adolis Garcia.
1 run, 1 hit, 0 errors, 1 left on. Rays 1, Rangers 0.
Rays third. Jose Siri singles to center field. Jonathan Aranda grounds out to shallow right field, Marcus Semien to Nathaniel Lowe. Jose Siri to third. Wander Franco out on a sacrifice fly to left center field to Leody Taveras. Jose Siri scores. Harold Ramirez grounds out to shallow infield, Jon Gray to Nathaniel Lowe.
1 run, 1 hit, 0 errors, 0 left on. Rays 2, Rangers 0.
Rangers fourth. Jonah Heim homers to left field. Josh Jung grounds out to shallow infield, Jonathan Aranda to Harold Ramirez. Kole Calhoun strikes out swinging. Leody Taveras grounds out to second base, Taylor Walls to Harold Ramirez.
1 run, 1 hit, 0 errors, 0 left on. Rays 2, Rangers 1.
Rays fifth. Ji-Man Choi called out on strikes. Taylor Walls homers to left field. Jose Siri singles to center field. Isaac Paredes pinch-hitting for Jonathan Aranda. Isaac Paredes strikes out swinging. Wander Franco pops out to shallow infield to Nathaniel Lowe.
1 run, 2 hits, 0 errors, 1 left on. Rays 3, Rangers 1.
Rays seventh. Francisco Mejia flies out to left field to Bubba Thompson. Ji-Man Choi walks. Taylor Walls lines out to shortstop to Corey Seager. Jose Siri singles to third base. Ji-Man Choi to second. Isaac Paredes doubles to deep right center field. Jose Siri scores. Ji-Man Choi scores. Wander Franco grounds out to shallow infield, Dennis Santana to Nathaniel Lowe.
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ATLANTA — One of Atlanta’s most historic and well-known neighborhoods would get its first giant mixed use development under a proposal getting some traction in the Little Five Points neighborhood.
Because Little Five Points is one of Atlanta’s most unique historic neighborhoods, this proposed development is producing a unique controversy.
"It’s the quirkiness of the stores, it’s the atmosphere," said Scott Mikus, a L5P resident since 1992.
Patrice Hull is one of many independent shop owners in Little Five Points who view the neighborhood as a part commercial district, part counterculture attitude.
"Just eclectic and L5P gave that to me. And that’s why I’m here," Hull explained of the quirky Atlanta neighborhood
"And that’s what I’m afraid of with the new development. Will it take away from that?" Hull asked.
Her custom apparel and accessories store is about a thousand feet from a property where the owner wants to build a seven-story mixed-use residential and retail space unlike anything now in Little Five Points.
The project would sit east of Moreland Avenue, south of McLendon Avenue, which is the current home to a closed restaurant and a large surface parking lot.
"Will it take away from the artsy style of Little Five?" asked Hull, who added she is not opposed to the project and could use the new customers the project could produce.
For all its charm, supporters of the project say Little Five Points and its businesses need more people especially in the daytime.
"Adding two hundred residential units, those are people. Those are eyes on the street. They increase safety. That also increases the customer base for businesses in the area. That part’s really exciting," said Lauren Welch of the Little Five Points Community Improvement District.
She has lived in nearby Candler Park for 18 years and favors the project.
Asked about the seven-story size of the project, Welch said "There are a lot of questions about that and I’ll be very curious how that ends up."
But longtime resident Scott Mikus says the project would create a development that’s too large and too generic in a neighborhood that is anything but. "It’s inconsistent with the neighborhood," he said. "It's out of scope and uncharacteristic to the development of the neighborhood."
Also unique to this controversy: No rezoning is required, removing an impediment to construction of the project. | https://www.11alive.com/article/news/local/residents-concerned-little-five-points-massive-mixed-use-development-proposal/85-0a62cb9c-ff39-42ae-a3d2-fc85dbbd75fc | 2023-04-20 03:07:44 | 0 | https://www.11alive.com/article/news/local/residents-concerned-little-five-points-massive-mixed-use-development-proposal/85-0a62cb9c-ff39-42ae-a3d2-fc85dbbd75fc |
CLEVELAND (AP) — Mike Moustakas drew the third straight walk in the 10th inning by Cleveland reliever Nick Sandlin to force in a run, and the Cincinnati Reds hung on for a 5-4 win over the Guardians on Tuesday night.
Moustakas was down to his last strike before taking three straight pitches from Sandlin (3-2) to bring in Matt Reynolds, who started the inning at second base.
Art Warren (2-1) got the win for Cincinnati despite giving Owen MiIller's tying, two-run homer in the ninth. Rookie reliever Alexis Díaz survived a nerve-racking 10th by striking out Cleveland star José Ramírez with the bases loaded for the final out and his first save.
Tyler Naquin homered for the Reds (10-26), who became the last team in the majors to reach double-digit wins despite grounding into five double plays and blowing a two-run lead in the ninth.
Miller's towering two-run homer into the left-field bleachers off Warren tied it 4-4.
The Guardians had managed just four singles over the first eight innings against rookie Connor Overton and reliever Tony Santillan before Miller followed a leadoff walk to José Ramírez with his fourth homer.
Miller's heroics snatched a win from Overton.
The right-hander allowed just three singles over 7 2/3 innings in Cincinnati's second straight stellar start. Overton allowed back-to-back hits in the third, retired 15 straight and then gave up a leadoff infield single in the eighth.
Overton got two outs but walked pinch-hitter Franmil Reyes and was pulled by manager David Bell after a career-high 98 pitches.
His performance came two days after Cincinnati rookie starter Hunter Greene and Warren combined to work eight no-hit innings in a 1-0 loss at Pittsburgh.
The Reds were just the sixth team in the modern era to lose despite not allowing a hit, one of baseball’s rarest feats.
The Guardians played their fourth straight game without manager Terry Francona, who tested positive for COVID-19 last week in Chicago and also missed the three-game weekend series in Minnesota.
Acting manager and pitching coach Carl Willis said the 63-year-old Francona is feeling better and nearing a return.
Cleveland first baseman Josh Naylor also remains out.
Naquin, who spent five seasons with Cleveland, gave the Reds a 1-0 lead with his third homer — a shot into the right-field seats off Zach Plesac.
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Plesac, who gave up two runs in six innings, hasn't gotten much run support.
The Guardians have scored 11 runs in his seven starts, a huge departure from the past three seasons when Cleveland averaged 5.28 runs per nine innings for him.
RARE AIR
Guardians reliever Bryan Shaw made his 475th career appearance, moving him into third place in club history behind Mel Harder (582 games) and Bob Feller (570).
TRAINER'S ROOM
Reds: 1B Joey Votto (COVID-19 injured list) had his rehab assignment switched from Louisville (Triple-A) to Dayton (Class A). He has been out since May 3.
Guardians: Reyes was not in the starting after dealing with a “family matter.” ... Hitting coach Chris Valaika was back on duty after being one of five Cleveland coaches to test positive for COVID-19.
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Reds RHP Tyler Mahle (2-4, 5.89 ERA) won for the first time since opening day last week in Pittsburgh. He faces Guardians RHP Cal Quantrill (1-2, 3.93) in the series finale.
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18-month-old revived after being found unresponsive in swimming pool
Published: Jul. 4, 2022 at 7:58 AM CDT|Updated: 54 minutes ago
IOWA PARK, Texas (KAUZ/Gray News) – A parent revived an 18-month-old boy who almost drowned in Texas Thursday, according to the Wichita County Sheriff’s Office.
KAUZ reports deputies responded to the Iowa Park Clinic around 9:30 a.m.
Witnesses told authorities the toddler was found unresponsive in a swimming pool in the area.
A parent immediately began CPR before taking the boy to the clinic, according to the sheriff’s office. The 18-month-old was then flown to a children’s hospital.
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Britney Spears put the spotlight on this ASU grad's artwork. Here's how you can see it
The average person doesn't expect to see their work posted on a celebrity's social media account.
But singer Britney Spears shared a picture of artwork by Arizona State University alumna Cami Galofre with her nearly 42 million followers on Instagram, and the post got more than 35,000 likes.
On July 10, Spears shared a zoomed-in photo of Galofre's work at the immersive Meow Wolf exhibition at the Convergence Station in Denver. The multimedia artist's work features pastel paints and 3D cutouts that create an ethereal mountain scape.
'I think I'm gonna cry': Britney Spears freed from conservatorship
Spears captioned the post with the word, "Colors."
Galofre responded with her own Instagram post. She wrote:
"Britney posted my artwork last night and I have been trying to come up with the perfect caption for this repost. Truth is, I have no words to explain how much this means to me. All I can say is that 8-year-old me would be so incredibly proud. Thank you Britney for making my dreams come true...May all the beautiful colors of the rainbow fill your heart forever!"
Galofre, a Colombian contemporary visual artist who is based in Denver, graduated with a Master of Fine Arts degree from Arizona State University in 2018 after receiving a bachelor's degree in Studio Art and Environmental Science from Colorado College in 2013.
An Instagram post by the ASU School of Art praised Galofre for attracting Spears' attention.
How to see Meow Wolf in Denver
You can see the work of Cami Galofre and all the artists who contributed to the Meow Wolf installation in Denver. It's at Convergence Station, 338 First St. Directions, parking information and ticket prices are at https://meowwolf.com/visit/denver.
Reach the reporter at sofia.krusmark@gannett.com. Follow her on Instagram @sofia.krusmark. | https://www.azcentral.com/story/entertainment/arts/2022/07/11/britney-spears-meow-wolf-instagram-post/10033757002/ | 2022-07-11 23:45:17 | 0 | https://www.azcentral.com/story/entertainment/arts/2022/07/11/britney-spears-meow-wolf-instagram-post/10033757002/ |
SEATTLE (AP) — A stolen yacht. A dramatic Coast Guard rescue. A dead fish. And the famed home featured in the classic 1985 film “The Goonies.”
Combined, Oregon police called it a series of “really odd” events along the Pacific Northwest coast spanning 48 hours that concluded Friday night with the arrest of a Canadian man.
Jericho Wolf Labonte, 35, of Victoria, British Columbia, was taken into custody in the northwestern Oregon resort town of Seaside, police said in a news release.
He’d been pulled from the ocean hours earlier by a Coast Guard swimmer, just after the yacht he was piloting capsized amid high waves. He was briefly hospitalized for mild hypothermia.
Labonte was discharged before authorities in nearby Astoria, Oregon, saw the rescue video and said they recognized him as the same person who covered over security cameras at the “Goonies” house and left the fish on the porch.
Police in Seaside, about 17 miles south of Astoria, said they found Labonte on Friday evening at a homeless shelter where he was staying “under an alias,” and arrested him on charges of theft, criminal mischief, endangering another person and unauthorized use of a vehicle.
He’s also wanted in Canada for “other cases,” Seaside police said.
It wasn’t immediately clear Sunday whether Labonte had an attorney who could comment on his behalf.
“It’s been a really odd 48 hours,” Astoria Police Chief Stacy Kelly said Friday.
Police had been looking for Labonte since Wednesday, when an acquaintance alerted them to a video Labonte posted on social media of himself leaving a dead fish at the “Goonies” house and dancing around the property, Kelly said. The Victorian home was recently sold to a fan of the film, after being listed for $1.7 million.
Friday afternoon, before Labonte’s arrest, the Coast Guard shared stunning video of the rescue by Petty Officer 1st Class Branch Walton, a newly minted rescue swimmer from Greenville, South Carolina.
The 35-foot (11-meter) yacht had been reported stolen by its owner Friday afternoon. As the swimmer approached, a large wave slammed into the vessel, rolling it over and throwing a man, later identified as Labonte, into the water.
The mouth of the Columbia, the largest North American river flowing into the Pacific Ocean, is known as “the graveyard of the Pacific” for its notoriously rough seas.
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JASPER, Ind. (AP) _ Kimball International Inc. (KBAL) on Thursday reported fiscal first-quarter net income of $6.6 million, after reporting a loss in the same period a year earlier.
The Jasper, Indiana-based company said it had profit of 18 cents per share. Earnings, adjusted for one-time gains and costs, came to 13 cents per share.
The furniture maker posted revenue of $177.8 million in the period.
Kimball International expects full-year revenue in the range of $750 million to $780 million.
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BEIJING, June 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Waterdrop Inc. ("Waterdrop", the "Company" or "we") (NYSE: WDH), a leading technology platform dedicated to insurance and healthcare service with a positive social impact, today announced its unaudited financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2022.
Financial and Operational Highlights for the First Quarter of 2022
- Recovery to positive business growth: For the first quarter of 2022, the first-year premiums ("FYP") generated through our Waterdrop Insurance Marketplace amounted to RMB1,866.1 million (US$294.4 million), and our net operating revenue was RMB648.7 million (US$102.3 million) which represented an increase of 7.4% quarter over quarter, resuming positive growth after our business strategy has been adjusted from pursuing fast growth to enhancing quality development and profitability.
- Effective cost control and consistent profitability improvement: For the first quarter of 2022, our sales and marketing expenses decreased by 75.6%, and total operating costs and expenses decreased by 60.4% year over year, respectively, resulting in a US GAAP net profit of RMB105.0 million (US$16.6 million) for the first time following the non-GAAP profit in the fourth quarter of 2021. Our non-GAAP net profit was RMB127.3 million (US$20.1 million) for the first quarter of 2022, a significant increase quarter over quarter. These results have showcased our effective cost control and consistent commitment to achieving profitability.
- Steady growth in the number of insurance customers: The number of cumulative insurance customers reached 111.1 million and cumulative paying insurance customers reached 28.8 million as of March 31, 2022.
- Positive cash flow: As of March 31, 2022, our cash and cash equivalents and short-term investment balance increased by RMB137.1 million from the end of 2021 to RMB2,924.2 million (US$461.3 million), as we continued to generate positive operating cash flow, partially offset by the investing and financing cash outflow.
- Further expanded product offerings: As of March 31, 2022, we offered 408 insurance products on our platform, as compared with 364 as of December 31, 2021. Over 90% of the FYP generated through our Waterdrop Insurance Marketplace was contributed by our exclusive customized insurance products. In the first quarter of 2022, the FYP of critical illness insurance increased by 39.9% quarter over quarter, and accounted for 27.6% of overall FYP, up by 8.2 percentage points as compared with the fourth quarter of 2021.
- As of March 31, 2022, over 403 million people cumulatively donated an aggregate of approximately RMB50.9 billion to nearly 2.5 million patients through our Waterdrop Medical Crowdfunding.
Mr. Peng Shen, Founder, Chairman, and Chief Executive Officer of Waterdrop, commented, "2022 marks the sixth anniversary of Waterdrop, and we are embracing a new beginning. For the first quarter of 2022, I am pleased to report we achieved a US GAAP net profit for the first time in our operating history after turning profitable on a non-GAAP basis in the prior quarter. We managed to further reduce sales and marketing expenses and operating costs. Our operating performance and business trends over the past two quarters also increased our confidence in being able to keep the momentum and achieve the overall profitability goal we set for the full year.
For our insurance business, the first quarter of 2022 was the second full quarter after upgrading our business model, and we have already significantly improved our operational efficiencies. We systematically optimized the operating model of 'multi-platform, multi-supply and multi-service mode'. We leveraged innovative operational scenarios to effectively increase engagement with users, and further increased the repurchase rate and renewal rate to over 70% and 90%, respectively. We also added new medical insurance products to our portfolio such as the chronic disease and the kidney disease-specific versions, and launched multiple critical illness protection plans that cater to the needs of diverse customer groups with different price sensitivities. Meanwhile, we continued to evolve our AI-empowered business and increased our efforts in exporting our AI capabilities to our insurance partners.
In terms of healthcare business exploration, we made further progress in solidifying our market position in patient recruitment for clinical trials. We helped with the enrollment of over 50 new clinical trial programs by partnering with leading domestic and international pharmaceutical companies. Over 500 patients have been successfully registered for clinical trial programs on our platform in the first quarter, representing a solid growth compared with the previous quarter. Leveraging our large patient pool and capability in precisely and efficiently matching patients with suitable programs on our AI-powered platform, we have effectively addressed the pain points of patient recruitment services and are fully committed to becoming one of the best third-party patient recruitment platforms.
As a company with positive social impact and strong sense of ESG responsibilities, we became a participant of the United Nations Global Compact (UNGC), joining hands with more than 16,000 companies in 161 countries around the world to shape a sustainable future together. We remain committed to our mission of 'leveraging internet technologies to make insurance protection more inclusive and accessible to all, and bring insurance and healthcare service to billions'. We also proactively leveraged our competitive strengths and digital service capabilities to promote, implement and achieve our sustainable development goals."
Financial Results for the First Quarter of 2022
Operating revenue, net
Net operating revenue for the first quarter of 2022 decreased by 26.6% year over year to RMB648.7 million (US$102.3 million) from RMB883.4 million for the same period of 2021, which was primarily due to the decrease in insurance-related income. The net operating revenue increased by 7.4% compared with the fourth quarter of 2021, mainly driven by the increase in insurance-related income.
- Insurance-related income includes insurance brokerage income and technical service income. Insurance brokerage income represents brokerage commissions earned from insurance companies. Technical service income is derived from providing technical services to insurance companies, insurance brokerage, and agency companies, which include customer relationship maintenance, customer complaint management, claim review, user referral services, among other things. Our insurance-related income amounted to RMB628.2 million (US$99.1 million) in the first quarter of 2022, representing a decrease of 23.9% year over year from RMB825.4 million for the first quarter of 2021, which was mainly due to the decrease in insurance brokerage income.
- Net operating revenue from management fee income was nil for the first quarter of 2022, compared to RMB2.7 million for the same quarter of 2021, which was mainly due to the cessation of the mutual aid business at the end of March 2021. Following this adjustment, the corresponding management fee income from the mutual aid business is no longer a revenue stream for the Company from the second quarter of 2021 and onwards. Excluding such management fee income, the adjusted net operating revenue(1) for the first quarter of 2022 decreased by 26.3% compared with the same period of 2021.
Operating costs and expenses
Operating costs and expenses decreased by 60.4% year over year and 21.5% quarter over quarter to RMB532.0 million (US$83.9 million) for the first quarter of 2022, due to the effective cost control measures taken since the third quarter of 2021.
- Operating costs decreased by 48.5% year over year to RMB154.9 million (US$24.4 million) for the first quarter of 2022, compared with RMB300.6 million for the first quarter of 2021, which was primarily driven by (i) RMB38.6 million decrease in professional and outsourced customer service fees; (ii) RMB5.2 million decrease in payout investigation cost due to the cessation of mutual aid business, (iii) a decrease of RMB35.3 million in personnel cost for our expanded consultants and insurance agents team and (iv) a decrease of RMB76.8 million in relation to the cessation of the Waterdrop Mutual Aid business. On a quarter-over-quarter basis, operating costs decreased by 21.4% as compared to the fourth quarter of 2021, primarily due to a decrease of RMB44.9 million in personnel costs.
- Sales and marketing expenses decreased materially by 75.6% year over year to RMB204.3 million (US$32.2 million) for the first quarter of 2022, compared with RMB837.2 million for the first quarter of 2021. The decrease was primarily due to (i) RMB619.8 million decrease in marketing expenses to third-party traffic channels and (ii) RMB17.9 million decrease in outsourced sales and marketing service fees to third parties, offset by an increase of RMB14.4 million in payroll and related expenses for the employees involved in sales and marketing functions. On a quarter-over-quarter basis, sales and marketing expenses decreased by 15.2% from RMB241.0 million for the fourth quarter of 2021. This was mainly due to the decrease of RMB26.5 million in marketing expenses to third-party traffic channels, RMB5.4 million in payroll and related expenses for employees, and RMB3.3 million in outsourced sales and marketing service fees to third parties under our cost control plan and more strict budgeting for expenses.
- General and administrative expenses decreased by 15.9% year over year to RMB102.0 million (US$16.1 million) for the first quarter of 2022, compared with RMB121.3 million for the first quarter of 2021. The year-over-year variance was a net impact of the decrease of RMB45.1 million in share-based compensation expenses offset by (i) RMB7.2 million increase in D&O insurance premiums, (ii) RMB4.7 million increase in professional service fees, and (iii) RMB11.5 million increase in allowance for doubtful accounts. On a quarter-over-quarter basis, general and administrative expenses decreased by 31.4% from RMB148.7 million for the fourth quarter of 2021, which was mainly due to the combined impact of a decrease of RMB39.0 million in impairment loss and RMB15.9 million in personnel cost and share-based compensation expenses.
- Research and development expenses decreased by 16.6% year over year to RMB70.8 million (US$11.2 million) for the first quarter of 2022, compared with RMB84.9 million for the same period of 2021. The decrease was primarily due to RMB13.8 million decreases in research and development personnel costs and share-based compensation expenses. On a quarter-over-quarter basis, research and development expenses decreased by 22.1% compared to the fourth quarter of 2021, mainly due to the optimization of our organizational structure.
Operating profit for the first quarter of 2022 was RMB116.6 million (US$18.4 million), compared with an operating loss of RMB460.6 million for the first quarter of 2021 and a loss of RMB73.9 million for the fourth quarter of 2021.
Interest income for the first quarter of 2022 was RMB14.5 million (US$2.3 million), compared with RMB13.2 million for the same period of 2021. The increase was primarily due to the increase in our bank balance and short-term investments as a result of the receipt of net proceeds from the completion of our initial public offering in May 2021 and positive operating cash flow generated from the business during the first quarter of 2022.
Income tax expense for the first quarter of 2022 was RMB51.3 million (US$8.1 million), compared with an income tax benefit of RMB74.3 million for the same period of 2021.
Net profit attributable to Waterdrop for the first quarter of 2022 was RMB105.0 million (US$16.6 million), compared with a net loss of RMB370.2 million for the same period of 2021, and a net loss of RMB71.2 million for the fourth quarter of 2021.
Adjusted net profit attributable to Waterdrop for the first quarter of 2022 was RMB127.3 million (US$20.1 million), compared with an adjusted net loss of RMB203.1 million for the same period of 2021, and an adjusted net profit of RMB5.9 million for the fourth quarter of 2021.
Cash and cash equivalents and short-term investment
As of March 31, 2022, the Company had combined cash and cash equivalents and short-term investments of RMB2,924.2 million (US$461.3 million), as compared with RMB2,787.1 million as of December 31, 2021.
Share Repurchase Plan
Pursuant to the 12-month share repurchase program announced on September 8, 2021, since the announcement up to the end of the first quarter of 2022, we cumulatively repurchased approximately 3.1 million ADSs from the open market with cash for a total consideration of approximately US$5.1 million.
Business Outlook
The Company expects to achieve overall profitability on a non-GAAP basis for the year 2022 under the circumstances that we keep investing in established businesses and new initiatives. We also expect the net operating revenue growth to continue quarter over quarter in the second quarter of 2022. This forecast is based on the current market conditions and reflects the Company's preliminary view and estimates, which are all subject to changes.
Exchange Rate
This announcement contains translations of certain RMB amounts into U.S. dollars ("USD" or "US$") at specified rates solely for the convenience of the reader. Unless otherwise stated, all translations from RMB to USD were made at the rate of RMB6.3393 to US$1.00, the noon buying rate in effect on March 31, 2022 in the H.10 statistical release of the Federal Reserve Board. The Company makes no representation that the RMB or USD amounts referred could be converted into USD or RMB, as the case may be, at any particular rate or at all. For analytical presentation, all percentages are calculated using the numbers presented in the financial statements contained in this earnings release.
Non-GAAP Financial Measures
The Company uses non-GAAP financial measures, such as adjusted net operating revenue and adjusted net profit/loss, in evaluating the Company's operating results and for financial and operational decision-making purposes. Adjusted net operating revenue represents net operating revenue excluding management fee income from mutual aid business. Adjusted net profit/loss represents net profit/loss excluding share-based compensation expense, the impact of terminating the mutual aid plan, foreign currency exchange gain or losses, impairment loss, and share of results of equity method investee. Such adjustments have no impact on income tax.
The non-GAAP financial measures are not presented in accordance with U.S. GAAP and may be different from non-GAAP methods of accounting and reporting used by other companies. The non-GAAP financial measures have limitations as analytical tools and when assessing the Company's operating performance, investors should not consider them in isolation, or as a substitute for net loss or other consolidated statements of comprehensive loss data prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP. The Company encourages investors and others to review its financial information in its entirety and not rely on a single financial measure. Investors are encouraged to review the Company's historical non-GAAP financial measures to the most directly comparable GAAP measures. Adjusted net operating revenue and adjusted net profit/loss presented here may not be comparable to similarly titled measures presented by other companies. Other companies may calculate similarly titled measures differently, limiting their usefulness as comparative measures to our data. The Company encourages investors and others to review its financial information in its entirety and not rely on a single financial measure.
The Company mitigates these limitations by reconciling the non-GAAP financial measures to the most comparable U.S. GAAP performance measures, all of which should be considered when evaluating the Company's performance. For more information on the non-GAAP financial measures, please see the table captioned "Reconciliation of GAAP and Non-GAAP Results" set forth at the end of this press release.
Safe Harbor Statement
This press release contains statements that may constitute "forward-looking" statements pursuant to the "safe harbor" provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements can be identified by terminology such as "will," "expects," "anticipates," "aims," "future," "intends," "plans," "believes," "estimates," "likely to" and similar statements. Among other things, quotations in this announcement, contain forward-looking statements. Waterdrop may also make written or oral forward-looking statements in its periodic reports to the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC"), in its annual report to shareholders, in press releases and other written materials and in oral statements made by its officers, directors or employees to third parties. Statements that are not historical facts, including statements about Waterdrop's beliefs, plans and expectations, are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements involve inherent risks and uncertainties. A number of factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statement, including but not limited to the following: Waterdrop's mission, goals and strategies; Waterdrop's future business development, financial condition and results of operations; the expected growth of the insurance, medical crowdfunding and healthcare industry in China; Waterdrop's expectations regarding demand for and market acceptance of our products and services; Waterdrop's expectations regarding its relationships with consumers, insurance carriers and other partners; competition in the industry and relevant government policies and regulations relating to insurance, medical crowdfunding and healthcare industry. Further information regarding these and other risks is included in Waterdrop's filings with the SEC. All information provided in this press release is as of the date of this press release, and Waterdrop does not undertake any obligation to update any forward-looking statement, except as required under applicable law.
Conference Call Information
Waterdrop's management team will hold a conference call on June 15, 2022 at 8:00 AM U.S. Eastern Time (8:00 PM Beijing/Hong Kong Time on the same day) to discuss the financial results. Dial-in details for the earnings conference call are as follows:
Please dial in 15 minutes before the call is scheduled to begin and provide the Elite Entry Number to join the call.
A telephone replay will be accessible two hours after the conclusion of the conference call through June 22, 2022 by dialing the following numbers:
A live and archived webcast of the conference call will also be available at the Company's investor relations website at http://ir.waterdrop-inc.com/.
About Waterdrop Inc.
Waterdrop Inc. (NYSE: WDH) is a leading technology platform dedicated to insurance and healthcare service with a positive social impact. Founded in 2016, with the comprehensive coverage of Waterdrop Insurance Marketplace and Waterdrop Medical Crowdfunding, Waterdrop aims to bring insurance and healthcare service to billions through technology. For more information, please visit www.waterdrop-inc.com.
For investor inquiries, please contact
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Bay County Health Department to Host Community Input Sessions
The Bay County Health Department will hold community listening sessions next month to address chronic disease and social determinants of health. The sessions aim to gather input on food insecurity, housing instability, and the built environment.
According to the 2023 County Health Rankings National Findings Report, Bay County Ranked #61 out of 83 for health outcomes and factors in Michigan. Leading causes of death in the county include heart disease, cancer, respiratory disease, diabetes, and accidents. Adults in Bay County also reported an average of around 5 and a half days out of the month when their mental health was not good, more than a day higher than the national average.
The listening sessions will take place on June 6 and June 22 at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel in Bay City. Capacity is limited, so anyone looking to attend is asked to RSVP by June 2nd. Contact the Bay County Health Department at (989) 895-4009 for more information. | https://www.wsgw.com/bay-county-health-department-to-host-community-input-sessions/ | 2023-05-28 20:39:41 | 1 | https://www.wsgw.com/bay-county-health-department-to-host-community-input-sessions/ |
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Obituaries for the Wayne County News, which publishes on Wednesday, must be received by 1 p.m. Tuesday. | https://www.herald-dispatch.com/obituaries/oh/rodney-lee-meredith/article_bf67c678-75ad-51a4-ae57-0f9116e8b6b9.html | 2023-01-15 08:27:11 | 1 | https://www.herald-dispatch.com/obituaries/oh/rodney-lee-meredith/article_bf67c678-75ad-51a4-ae57-0f9116e8b6b9.html |
The LER infrastructure will allow students to easily amplify their education credentials, skills and employment records to many more employers, making it easier to find good jobs. Employers will be able to easily find and connect with job-seekers who have the exact skills they're seeking.
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M., Oct. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- In the current job market, applicants are usually asked to provide a broad résumé that lists the basics of their qualifications including college degrees and past work experience. It's an outdated and inefficient system and one that Central New Mexico Community College (CNM) is now helping to improve.
Thanks to a grant from Walmart, CNM produced a comprehensive report that researches several independent efforts underway in order to build a model for creating a national Learner and Employment Records (LER) infrastructure. An LER enables the exchange of skills-based digital records that facilitate more efficient pathways from learning to earning.
An LER is more efficient and secure for both employers and job-seekers because it uses blockchain technology to provide security, trust, and transparency. Blockchain allows for independent verification of all the credentials put forth by an individual and allows for significantly more detail than a typical resume. For example, students and employees can list specific hard and soft skills as well as trainings and certifications instead of just degrees and past employers.
Conversely, employers can search LERs to find exact skills and work experience, and can be confident that the information is accurate. In addition, blockchain provides a trusted environment that allows an individual to control their information and determine who gets to see it and use it.
"At CNM we know how important it is to be able to match the educational goals of individuals with career pathways that will lead to quality life outcomes. We also know that it is critical to help employers find the talent they need to prosper as businesses," says CNM President Tracy Hartzler.
More broadly, a national LER system will also have important impacts on equity. People who are not able to complete a four-year degree but can complete a skills course such as CNM's Deep Dive Coding bootcamps will be able to use the LER system to advertise and elevate their credentials and improve their marketability.
"Doing away with a system where a degree is the only way to signal your skills will open up a much more diverse pipeline of workers," says Bill Halverson, senior technology advisor for CNM Ingenuity, an arm of CNM that provides accelerated skills training to support key workforce needs.
Critical to the successful development of a National LER is interoperability, or the exchange and readability of data from and across multiple technology systems. That's why CNM Ingenuity collaborated with a number of experts while creating the nationally-broadcast report. Partners include IBM, which developed IBM Digital Credentials, a blockchain-based platform that manages the exchange of skills-based credentials; SOLID, a company that's using blockchain to help military members verify their skills so they can find civilian employment after leaving the armed forces; Randa, which is enabling teachers to use a digital wallet to verify everything from their credentials to their lesson plans; Public Consulting Group, which is leading North Dakota's statewide efforts on deploying K-12 blockchain learner records; and Western Governors University, a national higher education leader in building a skills-based learning and work ecosystem.
"With a focus on a national infrastructure for the overall learning and employment records ecosystem, CNM's report can help advance pathways for workers so they can move from learning skills to starting careers," says Sean Murphy, Senior Manager of Opportunity at Walmart. "Our investment in this effort is based on our belief that building educational and career pathways based on skills will open up opportunities for all."
The final LER report is called "A National Learning and Employment Record Infrastructure: Progress Towards a Skills Economy." It was reviewed by more than 20 LER pioneers and leaders who provided feedback on the concepts, architecture, and recommendations. Long-term, the report is not only designed to be informational but also provides state officials, CIOs, and ed tech providers with the "nuts and bolts" needed to understand and then start developing LER systems.
"LER infrastructure development is at a critical juncture in the United States, requiring the engagement of state and national leadership to help craft policy, convene key stakeholder groups, and designate funding to advance the adoption of data standards and LER systems designed for universal access and interoperability," says Halverson. "We think this report is an important step toward the adoption of a national LER infrastructure to meet the demands of the new workforce and a dynamically changing economy."
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SOURCE Central New Mexico Community College (CNM) | https://www.wlbt.com/prnewswire/2022/10/11/new-mexico-college-publishes-report-advance-national-learning-employment-record-skills-based-credentialing-hiring/ | 2022-10-11 20:15:22 | 1 | https://www.wlbt.com/prnewswire/2022/10/11/new-mexico-college-publishes-report-advance-national-learning-employment-record-skills-based-credentialing-hiring/ |
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Sunday evening's drawing of the Missouri Lottery's "Pick 4 Evening" game were:
3-7-9-0
(three, seven, nine, zero)
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Sunday evening's drawing of the Missouri Lottery's "Pick 4 Evening" game were:
3-7-9-0
(three, seven, nine, zero) | https://www.mrt.com/lottery/article/Winning-numbers-drawn-in-Pick-4-Evening-game-17388592.php | 2022-08-22 03:31:37 | 0 | https://www.mrt.com/lottery/article/Winning-numbers-drawn-in-Pick-4-Evening-game-17388592.php |
MIDLAND, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) – The Tall City matchup between the Midland High Bulldogs and the Midland Legacy Rebels only let one Midland school leave on a high note.
Rebels go on 35-0 run in the second half to come out on top 48-3 and move to the top of the 2-6A district standings in a three way tie with Permian and Frenship at 3-1.
Watch the video above for the full highlights. | https://www.yourbasin.com/sports/highlights-cross-town-rivalry-comes-out-in-rebels-favor/ | 2022-10-29 07:01:36 | 1 | https://www.yourbasin.com/sports/highlights-cross-town-rivalry-comes-out-in-rebels-favor/ |
New Ky. COVID-19 Memorial Art nearing completion
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - In the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic, when we were losing Kentuckians at an alarming rate; Governor Andy Beshear asked residents to turn on a green light as a way to honor the lives lost.
Now three years later a permanent memorial is well underway to being finished to honor the thousands of Kentuckians who died.
Recently, WKYT’s Amber Philpott was able to get an exclusive first look at the memorial art being created and talk with the artist about what she hopes will be a healing space for all Kentuckians.
The farm where Prometheus Art sits, is a tranquil place of creativity, allowing for the art envisioned there to come alive.
Inside, Amanda Matthews is hard at work, racing the clock to finish her latest creation.
“We have had blinders, we have had to keep every and any distraction we can outside of those blinders,” said Amanda Matthews.
In November of 2021, the Lexington artist was chosen to create the Team Kentucky COVID-19 Memorial.
Matthews is no stranger to the state capitol. Her statue honoring education pioneer Nettie Depp was installed last year and became the first statue of a woman to stand there.
But this latest piece will be very different. It doesn’t just represent one person, but rather an entire state.
“The reason for creating something like this is to memorialize a difficult time in history,” said Matthews. “Memorialize lives lost way too soon, but also to show the strength of communities when they stick together.”
Matthews invited WKYT to her studio in the country to get a first hand look at the piece coming together.
Her design, United We Stand, Divided We Fall is a 3D representation of the state seal.
“There is really a rich history involved in that motto,” said Matthews.
The pieces scattered about her studio will come together to embody what that motto came to represent during the pandemic.
A time when Kentuckians had to not only come together, but take care of one another in order to move forward.
“We have lots of concentric circles, which is exactly like our seal,” she said. “We have the motto which of course is part of our state seal and instead of just having two people shaking hands in the center, we wanted to be very inclusive of Kentuckians and kind of show bare their humanity, their strength and their sorrow.”
The piece is comprised of both bronze and stainless steel and perhaps one of the most gripping elements is something missing.
“Each of the bronze figures have a noticeable hole at the base of their neck in the chest which really reflects that loss that feeling of kind of a cold wind blowing through you when you’ve lost someone,” said Matthews.
Matthews and her partner Brad Connell work side beside getting every detail just right.
Taking the idea Matthews had in her head from computer generated art to miniature moldings and finally the life size pieces.
“It starts with obviously the idea and sculpting usually at a manageable scale,” said Brad Connell.
Since last May they have been working night and day.
It is not lost on this couple, the gravity of what this work represents.
“For me it hasn’t just been about the citizens of Kentucky, but about the citizens of the world because it’s just everybody on earth,” said Connell.
And as the final patina is placed on this moving memorial, this artist hopes those who visit it will find beauty in its solace.
“We want to create this space where they can come and reflect and feel not only that they are represented, that they have a community who understands,” said Matthews.
When installed the memorial art site will be encircled by a ring of green lights and will be accessible for the public to walk up to it on the capitol grounds.
The Governor’s office is planning a special ceremony once the memorial art is installed, but no date has been set yet.
Copyright 2023 WKYT. All rights reserved. | https://www.wymt.com/2023/04/20/new-ky-covid-19-memorial-art-nearing-completion/ | 2023-04-20 22:18:31 | 1 | https://www.wymt.com/2023/04/20/new-ky-covid-19-memorial-art-nearing-completion/ |
(NEXSTAR) – Thousands of borrowers are likely to have their federal student loan debt erased after an agreement was reached Wednesday as part of a proposed class-action settlement.
As part of the proposed settlement, the Biden administration has agreed to discharge the federal student loan debt for roughly 200,000 borrowers. According to Politico, which first reported the settlement, the borrowers claimed they were defrauded by their college and their applications for relief from the Department of Education were delayed for years.
Borrowers in the suit accused both the Trump administration and the current administration of not taking action on their applications for “borrower defense” relief for years, Politico reports. The Education Department can discharge some or all of a borrower’s federal student loans if their school misled them or engaged in misconduct.
The agreement could result in more than $6 billion in student debt being wiped out.
It still needs to be approved by a judge before the approximately 264,000 members within the suit, who have already filed borrower defense claims, can receive debt relief. Of those members, about 200,000 attended certain schools that the Education Department believes may have engaged in misconduct, a release from Harvard Law School’s Project on Predatory Student Lending explains.
The Project, which brought the lawsuit, said these borrowers will receive “full discharge of their loans, refund of amounts paid, and credit repair.” The other 64,000 members attended schools that haven’t been identified as participating in misconduct. These individuals will have their claims decided on by the Education Department.
Calling the action a “momentous proposed settlement,” Eileen Connor, director of the Project on Predator Student Lending, said in a release. “It will not only help secure billions of dollars in debt cancellation for defrauded students, but charts a borrower defense process that is fair, just, and efficient for future borrowers.”
“We are pleased to have worked with plaintiffs to reach an agreement that will deliver billions of dollars of automatic relief to approximately 200,000 borrowers and that we believe will resolve plaintiffs’ claims in a manner that is fair and equitable for all parties,” Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona said in a statement released late Wednesday night.
Debt relief has already been approved for thousands of borrowers
Roughly 1.3 million borrowers have seen $25 billion in student debt forgiveness since Biden took office.
Thousands received $6.8 billion in debt cancellation “through improvements to PSLF,” according to the Education Department. The Public Service Loan Forgiveness program, or PSLF, is intended to provide debt relief to employees working with nonprofit and government agencies after they make the necessary amount of payments. Over 400,000 borrowers have received more than $8.5 billion in debt forgiveness through total and permanent disability discharge. Another roughly 690,000 borrowers have had a total of $7.9 billion in student loans canceled through discharges due to borrower defense and school closures.
Most recently, the Education Department announced the discharge of roughly $5.8 billion in loans for 560,000 borrowers of the former Corinthian Colleges. The school faced multiple investigations and was accused of defrauding students out of millions in federally backed loans.
Will Biden issue widespread forgiveness?
While on the campaign trail, President Biden supported student loan forgiveness. In April, he confirmed he was considering some sort of widespread federal student debt cancellation. Now, two months later, is student loan forgiveness still on the table?
The answer is, yes, Biden is still considering debt relief. When he was asked by reporters while walking on a Delaware beach Monday if he was close to a decision on student loan forgiveness, Biden said, “Yes,” according to CNN.
Previous reports said Biden is expected to make a decision within the next two months. Here’s what we do know about his potential decision.
Payments on federal student loans remain paused until Aug. 31. Biden could approve another extension on the payment moratorium in light of rising interest rates, and depending on the state of the economy in August, according to the Associated Press. | https://www.wane.com/news/national-world/another-200k-borrowers-may-have-student-debt-canceled-by-dept-of-education/ | 2022-06-23 20:21:49 | 1 | https://www.wane.com/news/national-world/another-200k-borrowers-may-have-student-debt-canceled-by-dept-of-education/ |
Most grazing animals spend their time in open pastures. But there is a movement to raise livestock in the forest to benefit animals and the environment.
Copyright 2022 St. Louis Public Radio
Most grazing animals spend their time in open pastures. But there is a movement to raise livestock in the forest to benefit animals and the environment.
Copyright 2022 St. Louis Public Radio | https://www.apr.org/2022-08-17/moving-cattle-into-the-forest-could-help-climate-change-farmers-and-the-livestock | 2022-08-17 10:39:35 | 1 | https://www.apr.org/2022-08-17/moving-cattle-into-the-forest-could-help-climate-change-farmers-and-the-livestock |
TX Austin/San Antonio TX Zone Forecast for Monday, January 30, 2023
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.TODAY...Cloudy with a 50 percent chance of freezing rain. Patchy
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fog. Ice accumulation of a tenth to one quarter of an inch. Cold.
Near steady temperature around 30. North winds 10 to 15 mph with
gusts up to 25 mph. Wind chill readings as low as 17.
.TONIGHT...Cloudy. A chance of freezing rain in the evening, then
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freezing rain likely after midnight. Patchy fog. Ice accumulation
of a tenth to one quarter of an inch. Cold. Near steady
temperature in the upper 20s. North winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts
up to 25 mph. Chance of precipitation 70 percent. Wind chill
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readings as low as 18.
.WEDNESDAY...Freezing rain and rain showers. Ice accumulation of
a tenth to one quarter of an inch. Near steady temperature in the
lower 30s. North winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation
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90 percent. Wind chill readings as low as 18.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Rain showers and freezing rain in the evening,
then rain showers, freezing rain with a slight chance of
thunderstorms after midnight. Ice accumulation of up to a tenth
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of an inch. Cold. Near steady temperature in the lower 30s. North
winds 5 to 10 mph with gusts up to 20 mph. Chance of
precipitation near 100 percent.
.THURSDAY...Cloudy. A chance of rain showers with a slight chance
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of thunderstorms in the morning, then a slight chance of rain
showers in the afternoon. Not as cool with highs in the mid 40s.
North winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 40 percent.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy with a slight chance of rain
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showers in the evening, then mostly clear after midnight. Lows in
the mid 30s.
.FRIDAY...Sunny. Highs in the mid 50s.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Cold with lows in the lower 30s.
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.SATURDAY AND SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Highs in the upper
50s. Lows around 40.
.SUNDAY AND SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Highs in the lower 60s.
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.TODAY...Patchy fog this morning. Cloudy with a chance of rain
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showers and freezing rain. Ice accumulation of between one tenth
to one quarter of an inch. Highs in the upper 30s. North winds 10
to 15 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. Chance of precipitation 50
percent.
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.TONIGHT...Cloudy. A chance of rain showers and freezing rain in
the evening, then rain showers and freezing rain likely after
midnight. Patchy fog. Ice accumulation of between one tenth to one
quarter of an inch. Cold. Near steady temperature in the lower
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30s. North winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. Chance of
precipitation 70 percent.
.WEDNESDAY...Rain showers and freezing rain. Ice accumulation of
up to one tenth to one quarter of an inch. Highs in the mid 30s.
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North winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph. Chance of
precipitation 80 percent.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Freezing rain in the evening. Rain showers.
Ice accumulation around a trace. Near steady temperature in the
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mid 30s. North winds 5 to 10 mph with gusts up to 20 mph. Chance
of precipitation 90 percent.
.THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy with a slight chance of rain showers.
Not as cool with highs in the lower 50s. North winds 10 to
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.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 30s.
.FRIDAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 50s.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 30s.
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.SATURDAY AND SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Highs in the lower
60s. Lows in the lower 40s.
.SUNDAY AND SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Highs in the upper 60s.
Lows in the mid 40s.
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...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CST THURSDAY...
.TODAY...Cloudy with a chance of freezing rain. A slight chance
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of rain showers this morning, then a chance of rain showers this
afternoon. Ice accumulation of up to a tenth of an inch. Highs in
the upper 30s. Northeast winds around 10 mph. Chance of
precipitation 50 percent. Wind chill readings as low as 16.
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.TONIGHT...Cloudy with rain showers and freezing rain likely. Ice
accumulation of up to one tenth of an inch. Cold with lows in the
lower 30s. Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation
70 percent.
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.WEDNESDAY...Rain showers with freezing rain likely. Ice
accumulation of up to one tenth of an inch. Highs in the upper
30s. Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation 90
percent.
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.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Cloudy. Rain showers likely, mainly in the
evening. Near steady temperature in the mid 30s. North winds 5 to
10 mph. Chance of rain 70 percent.
.THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain showers in the
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morning, then partly cloudy with a slight chance of rain showers
in the afternoon. Not as cool with highs in the mid 50s. North
winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 40 percent.
.THURSDAY NIGHT AND FRIDAY...Clear. Lows in the mid 30s. Highs
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around 60.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 30s.
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy in the morning, then clearing. Highs in
the lower 60s.
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.SATURDAY NIGHT AND SUNDAY...Mostly clear. Lows around 40. Highs
in the upper 60s.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming partly
cloudy. Lows in the mid 40s.
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.TODAY...A chance of freezing rain this morning. Cloudy with a
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chance of rain showers. Near steady temperature in the mid 30s.
North winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph. Chance of
precipitation 50 percent.
.TONIGHT...Cloudy. A chance of rain showers and freezing rain in
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the evening, then rain showers and freezing rain likely after
midnight. Patchy fog. Ice accumulation of up to a tenth of an
inch. Near steady temperature in the lower 30s. North winds 10 to
15 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. Chance of precipitation
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70 percent.
.WEDNESDAY...Freezing rain likely in the morning. Cloudy with
rain showers likely. Ice accumulation around a trace. Near steady
temperature in the mid 30s. North winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts
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up to 25 mph. Chance of precipitation 70 percent.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Rain showers. Near steady temperature in the
upper 30s. North winds 5 to 10 mph with gusts up to 20 mph.
Chance of rain 90 percent.
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.THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of rain showers in the
morning. Not as cool with highs in the mid 50s. North winds
around 10 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 30s.
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.FRIDAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 60s.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 30s.
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy. Highs in the mid 60s.
.SATURDAY NIGHT THROUGH SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the
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.MONDAY...Partly cloudy. Highs in the mid 70s.
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.TODAY...Patchy fog this morning. Cloudy with a chance of
freezing rain. A chance of rain showers this afternoon. Ice
accumulation of up to one quarter of an inch. Near steady
temperature in the lower 30s. North winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts
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up to 25 mph. Chance of precipitation 50 percent. Wind chill
readings as low as 16.
.TONIGHT...Cloudy. A chance of freezing rain and rain showers in
the evening, then freezing rain likely after midnight. Patchy
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fog. Ice accumulation of a tenth to one quarter of an inch. Cold.
Near steady temperature in the upper 20s. North winds 10 to
15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph. Chance of precipitation
70 percent. Wind chill readings as low as 18.
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.WEDNESDAY...Freezing rain and rain showers. Ice accumulation of
a tenth to one quarter of an inch. Highs in the mid 30s. North
winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation 80 percent. Wind
chill readings as low as 19.
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.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Rain showers and freezing rain. Ice
accumulation around a trace. Cold. Near steady temperature in the
lower 30s. North winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation
90 percent.
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.THURSDAY...Cloudy with a chance of rain showers in the morning,
then partly cloudy with a slight chance of rain showers in the
afternoon. Not as cool with highs in the upper 40s. North winds
10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 30 percent.
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.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 30s.
.FRIDAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 50s.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Cold with lows in the lower 30s.
.SATURDAY AND SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Highs around 60.
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Lows around 40.
.SUNDAY AND SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Highs in the mid 60s.
Lows in the lower 40s.
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy. Highs in the upper 60s.
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.TODAY...Cloudy with a chance of freezing rain. A chance of rain
showers this afternoon. Patchy fog this afternoon. Ice
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accumulation of up to one quarter of an inch. Near steady
temperature in the lower 30s. North winds around 15 mph with
gusts up to 30 mph. Chance of precipitation 50 percent. Wind
chill readings as low as 19.
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.TONIGHT...Cloudy. A chance of freezing rain in the evening, then
freezing rain likely after midnight. Patchy fog. Ice accumulation
of a tenth to one quarter of an inch. Cold. Near steady
temperature around 30. North winds around 15 mph with gusts up to
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30 mph. Chance of precipitation 70 percent. Wind chill readings
as low as 18.
.WEDNESDAY...Freezing rain and rain showers. Ice accumulation of
a tenth to one quarter of an inch. Near steady temperature in the
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lower 30s. North winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph.
Chance of precipitation 90 percent. Wind chill readings as low as
19.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Rain showers in the evening, then rain showers
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with a slight chance of thunderstorms after midnight. Cold. Near
steady temperature in the lower 30s. North winds around 10 mph
with gusts up to 20 mph. Chance of rain near 100 percent.
.THURSDAY...Cloudy. A chance of rain showers with a slight chance
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of thunderstorms in the morning, then a slight chance of rain
showers in the afternoon. Not as cool with highs in the mid 40s.
North winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 50 percent.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. A slight chance of rain showers
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in the evening. Lows in the mid 30s.
.FRIDAY AND FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Highs in the mid 50s.
Lows in the lower 30s.
.SATURDAY AND SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Highs in the lower
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60s. Lows in the lower 40s.
.SUNDAY AND SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Highs in the mid 60s.
Lows in the lower 40s.
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy. Highs in the upper 60s.
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.TODAY...Cloudy. Patchy fog this morning. Freezing rain likely,
mainly this morning. Ice accumulation of a tenth to one quarter
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of an inch. Cold. Near steady temperature in the upper 20s. North
winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph. Chance of
precipitation 60 percent. Wind chill readings as low as 15.
.TONIGHT...Cloudy. A chance of freezing rain in the evening, then
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freezing rain likely after midnight. Patchy fog. Ice accumulation
around one quarter of an inch. Cold. Near steady temperature in
the upper 20s. North winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph.
Chance of precipitation 70 percent. Wind chill readings as low as
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16.
.WEDNESDAY...Freezing rain. Rain showers in the afternoon. Ice
accumulation around one quarter of an inch. Cold. Near steady
temperature around 30. North winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of
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precipitation 90 percent. Wind chill readings as low as 17.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Freezing rain and rain showers in the evening,
then rain showers, freezing rain with a slight chance of
thunderstorms after midnight. Ice accumulation of up to a tenth
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of an inch. Cold. Near steady temperature in the lower 30s. North
winds 5 to 10 mph with gusts up to 20 mph. Chance of
precipitation 90 percent.
.THURSDAY...A slight chance of thunderstorms in the morning.
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Cloudy with a chance of rain showers. Not as cool with highs in
the mid 40s. North winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph.
Chance of rain 40 percent.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then clearing.
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Cold with lows in the lower 30s.
.FRIDAY...Sunny. Highs in the mid 50s.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Cold with lows in the lower 30s.
.SATURDAY AND SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Highs in the upper
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50s. Lows in the upper 30s.
.SUNDAY AND SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Highs in the lower 60s.
Lows in the lower 40s.
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy. Highs in the upper 60s.
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TXZ172-312045-
Burnet-
Including the city of Burnet
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139 AM CST Tue Jan 31 2023
...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CST THURSDAY...
.TODAY...Patchy fog this morning. Cloudy with a slight chance of
thunderstorms. Freezing rain likely this morning, then a chance
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of freezing rain and sleet this afternoon. Little or no sleet
accumulation. Ice accumulation of a tenth to one quarter of an
inch. Cold. Near steady temperature in the upper 20s. North winds
10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation 70 percent. Wind chill
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readings as low as 15.
.TONIGHT...Cloudy. A chance of freezing rain and sleet in the
evening, then freezing rain likely after midnight. Patchy fog.
Little or no sleet accumulation. Ice accumulation around one
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quarter of an inch. Cold. Near steady temperature in the upper
20s. North winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation
70 percent. Wind chill readings as low as 16.
.WEDNESDAY...Freezing rain. Rain showers in the afternoon. Ice
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accumulation of a tenth to one quarter of an inch. Cold with
highs in the lower 30s. North winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of
precipitation 90 percent. Wind chill readings as low as 16.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Rain showers and freezing rain in the evening,
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then rain showers, freezing rain with a slight chance of
thunderstorms after midnight. Ice accumulation of up to a tenth
of an inch. Cold. Near steady temperature in the lower 30s. North
winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation near 100 percent.
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.THURSDAY...Cloudy with a 40 percent chance of rain showers. Not
as cool with highs in the lower 40s. North winds 10 to 15 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy with a slight chance of rain
showers in the evening, then mostly clear after midnight. Cold
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with lows in the lower 30s.
.FRIDAY...Sunny. Not as cool with highs in the lower 50s.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Cold with lows in the lower 30s.
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy. Highs in the upper 50s.
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.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming
mostly clear. Lows in the upper 30s.
.SUNDAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 60s.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming partly
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cloudy. Lows around 40.
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy. Highs in the mid 60s.
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Caldwell-
Including the city of Lockhart
139 AM CST Tue Jan 31 2023
...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CST THURSDAY...
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.TODAY...Cloudy with a chance of freezing rain. A chance of rain
showers this afternoon. Ice accumulation of up to a tenth of an
inch. Near steady temperature in the lower 30s. North winds 15 to
20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. Chance of precipitation
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50 percent. Wind chill readings as low as 18.
.TONIGHT...Cloudy. A chance of freezing rain and rain showers in
the evening, then freezing rain likely after midnight. Patchy
fog. Ice accumulation of a tenth to one quarter of an inch. Cold
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with lows in the upper 20s. North winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts
up to 30 mph. Chance of precipitation 70 percent. Wind chill
readings as low as 17.
.WEDNESDAY...Freezing rain and rain showers. Ice accumulation of
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a tenth to one quarter of an inch. Highs in the mid 30s. North
winds around 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph. Chance of
precipitation 80 percent. Wind chill readings as low as 18.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Rain showers in the evening, then rain showers
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with a slight chance of thunderstorms after midnight. Cold. Near
steady temperature in the lower 30s. North winds 10 to 15 mph.
Chance of rain near 100 percent.
.THURSDAY...Cloudy. A chance of rain showers with a slight chance
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of thunderstorms in the morning, then a slight chance of rain
showers in the afternoon. Not as cool with highs in the upper
40s. North winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 40 percent.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then clearing.
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Lows in the mid 30s.
.FRIDAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 50s.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Cold with lows in the lower 30s.
.SATURDAY AND SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Highs in the lower
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60s. Lows in the lower 40s.
.SUNDAY AND SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Highs in the mid 60s.
Lows in the lower 40s.
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy. Highs around 70.
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TXZ206-312045-
Comal-
Including the city of New Braunfels
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139 AM CST Tue Jan 31 2023
...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CST THURSDAY...
.TODAY...Cloudy with a chance of freezing rain. Patchy fog. A
chance of rain showers this afternoon. Ice accumulation of up to
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one quarter of an inch. Highs in the mid 30s. North winds around
15 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. Chance of precipitation
50 percent. Wind chill readings as low as 16.
.TONIGHT...A chance of freezing rain and rain showers in the
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evening, then freezing rain after midnight. Patchy fog. Ice
accumulation of a tenth to one quarter of an inch. Cold with lows
in the upper 20s. North winds around 15 mph with gusts up to
30 mph. Chance of precipitation 80 percent. Wind chill readings
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as low as 18.
.WEDNESDAY...Freezing rain and rain showers. Ice accumulation of
a tenth to one quarter of an inch. Highs in the mid 30s. North
winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph. Chance of
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precipitation 90 percent. Wind chill readings as low as 18.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Rain showers and freezing rain in the evening,
then rain showers, freezing rain with a slight chance of
thunderstorms after midnight. Ice accumulation around a trace.
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Cold. Near steady temperature in the lower 30s. North winds
around 10 mph with gusts up to 20 mph. Chance of precipitation
near 100 percent.
.THURSDAY...Cloudy. A chance of rain showers, mainly in the
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morning. Not as cool with highs in the upper 40s. North winds
10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 30 percent.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then clearing.
Lows in the mid 30s.
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.FRIDAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 50s.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Cold with lows in the lower 30s.
.SATURDAY AND SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Highs around 60.
Lows around 40.
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.SUNDAY AND SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Highs in the mid 60s.
Lows in the lower 40s.
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy. Highs in the upper 60s.
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TXZ224-312045-
De Witt-
Including the city of Cuero
139 AM CST Tue Jan 31 2023
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...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CST THURSDAY...
.TODAY...A chance of freezing rain this morning. Cloudy with a
chance of rain showers. Near steady temperature in the mid 30s.
North winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. Chance of
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precipitation 30 percent.
.TONIGHT...Cloudy. A chance of rain showers and freezing rain in
the evening, then rain showers and freezing rain likely after
midnight. Ice accumulation of up to a tenth of an inch. Cold.
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Near steady temperature in the lower 30s. North winds 15 to
20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. Chance of precipitation
70 percent.
.WEDNESDAY...Freezing rain likely in the morning. Cloudy with
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rain showers likely. Ice accumulation around a trace. Near steady
temperature in the mid 30s. North winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts
up to 25 mph. Chance of precipitation 70 percent.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Rain showers. Near steady temperature in the
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upper 30s. North winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 90 percent.
.THURSDAY...Cloudy. A chance of showers, mainly in the morning.
Not as cool with highs around 50. North winds 10 to 15 mph.
Chance of rain 40 percent.
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.THURSDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then clearing.
Lows in the upper 30s.
.FRIDAY AND FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Highs in the upper 50s.
Lows in the mid 30s.
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.SATURDAY AND SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Highs in the mid
60s. Lows in the mid 40s.
.SUNDAY AND SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Highs in the upper 60s.
Lows in the mid 40s.
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.MONDAY...Partly cloudy. Highs in the lower 70s.
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TXZ228-312045-
Dimmit-
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Including the city of Carrizo Springs
139 AM CST Tue Jan 31 2023
.TODAY...Patchy fog this morning. Cloudy with a 50 percent chance
of showers. Near steady temperature around 40. Northeast winds
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5 to 10 mph.
.TONIGHT...Cloudy with rain showers likely. Lows in the mid 30s.
North winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 70 percent.
.WEDNESDAY...Cloudy. Rain showers likely, mainly in the morning.
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Highs around 40. North winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain
70 percent.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Cloudy. Rain showers likely, mainly in the
evening. Near steady temperature around 40. North winds 5 to
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10 mph. Chance of rain 70 percent.
.THURSDAY...Cloudy in the morning, then becoming partly cloudy.
Not as cool with highs in the upper 50s. Northwest winds 10 to
15 mph.
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.THURSDAY NIGHT AND FRIDAY...Clear. Lows in the upper 30s. Highs
in the mid 60s.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 30s.
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy. Highs in the upper 60s.
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.SATURDAY NIGHT THROUGH SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the
mid 40s. Highs in the lower 70s.
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy. Highs in the mid 70s.
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TXZ184-312045-
Edwards-
Including the city of Rocksprings
139 AM CST Tue Jan 31 2023
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...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CST THURSDAY...
.TODAY...Patchy fog this morning. Cloudy with a chance of
freezing rain. A chance of rain showers this afternoon. Ice
accumulation of up to one quarter of an inch. Highs in the lower
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30s. Northeast winds around 10 mph with gusts up to 20 mph.
Chance of precipitation 50 percent. Wind chill readings as low as
14.
.TONIGHT...Cloudy. Patchy fog in the evening. A chance of
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freezing rain in the evening, then freezing rain likely after
midnight. Ice accumulation of up to one quarter of an inch. Cold.
Near steady temperature in the upper 20s. Northeast winds around
10 mph. Chance of precipitation 70 percent. Wind chill readings
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as low as 17.
.WEDNESDAY...Freezing rain and rain showers. Ice accumulation of
up to one quarter of an inch. Highs in the mid 30s. Northeast
winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation 90 percent. Wind chill
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readings as low as 19.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Rain showers and freezing rain. Ice
accumulation of up to one quarter of an inch. Cold. Near steady
temperature in the lower 30s. Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance
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of precipitation 80 percent.
.THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain showers and
freezing rain in the morning, then partly cloudy with a slight
chance of rain showers in the afternoon. Not as cool with highs
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around 50. North winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation
30 percent.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 30s.
.FRIDAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 50s.
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.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 30s.
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy. Highs around 60.
.SATURDAY NIGHT THROUGH SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the
lower 40s. Highs in the mid 60s.
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.MONDAY...Partly cloudy. Highs in the upper 60s.
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TXZ209-312045-
Fayette-
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Including the city of La Grange
139 AM CST Tue Jan 31 2023
...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CST THURSDAY...
.TODAY...Cloudy with a chance of rain showers and freezing rain.
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Ice accumulation around a trace. Near steady temperature in the
lower 30s. North winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.
Chance of precipitation 50 percent.
.TONIGHT...Cloudy. A chance of rain showers and freezing rain in
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the evening, then rain showers and freezing rain likely after
midnight. Patchy fog. Ice accumulation of up to a tenth of an
inch. Cold. Near steady temperature in the lower 30s. North winds
around 15 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. Chance of precipitation
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60 percent.
.WEDNESDAY...Rain showers and freezing rain. Ice accumulation of
up to a tenth of an inch. Near steady temperature in the lower
30s. North winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph. Chance of
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precipitation 80 percent.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Rain showers likely in the evening, then rain
showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms after midnight.
Near steady temperature in the mid 30s. North winds 10 to 15 mph.
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Chance of rain 90 percent.
.THURSDAY...Cloudy. A chance of rain showers with a slight chance
of thunderstorms in the morning, then a slight chance of rain
showers in the afternoon. Not as cool with highs in the mid 40s.
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North winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 50 percent.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a slight chance of rain
showers in the evening, then partly cloudy after midnight. Lows
in the upper 30s.
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.FRIDAY AND FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Highs in the upper 50s.
Lows in the mid 30s.
.SATURDAY AND SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Highs in the lower
60s. Lows in the lower 40s.
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.SUNDAY AND SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Highs in the mid 60s.
Lows in the lower 40s.
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy. Highs in the upper 60s.
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Frio-
Including the city of Pearsall
139 AM CST Tue Jan 31 2023
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.TODAY...Patchy fog this morning. Cloudy with a 50 percent chance
of rain showers. Near steady temperature in the upper 30s.
Northeast winds around 10 mph with gusts up to 20 mph.
.TONIGHT...Rain showers with freezing rain likely. Patchy fog.
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Ice accumulation around a trace. Lows in the mid 30s. Northeast
winds around 10 mph with gusts up to 20 mph. Chance of
precipitation 80 percent.
.WEDNESDAY...Freezing rain in the morning. Rain showers likely.
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Ice accumulation around a trace. Highs in the upper 30s. North
winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation 80 percent.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Rain showers. Near steady temperature in the
upper 30s. North winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 90 percent.
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.THURSDAY...Cloudy with a slight chance of showers in the
morning, then partly cloudy in the afternoon. Not as cool with
highs in the mid 50s. North winds 5 to 10 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT AND FRIDAY...Clear. Lows in the mid 30s. Highs in
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the lower 60s.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 30s.
.SATURDAY AND SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Highs in the mid
60s. Lows in the lower 40s.
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.SUNDAY AND SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Highs in the lower 70s.
Lows in the mid 40s.
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy. Highs in the mid 70s.
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TXZ188-312045-
Gillespie-
Including the city of Fredericksburg
139 AM CST Tue Jan 31 2023
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...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CST THURSDAY...
.TODAY...Patchy fog this morning. Cloudy with a chance of
freezing rain. A slight chance of thunderstorms this morning,
then a chance of sleet this afternoon. Little or no sleet
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accumulation. Ice accumulation of a tenth to one quarter of an
inch. Cold. Near steady temperature in the upper 20s. North winds
10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph. Chance of precipitation
50 percent. Wind chill readings as low as 12.
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.TONIGHT...Cloudy with freezing rain likely. Patchy fog. Ice
accumulation of a tenth to one quarter of an inch. Cold. Near
steady temperature in the upper 20s. North winds 10 to 15 mph.
Chance of precipitation 70 percent. Wind chill readings as low as
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15.
.WEDNESDAY...Freezing rain. Rain showers in the afternoon. Ice
accumulation around one quarter of an inch. Cold with highs in
the lower 30s. North winds around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation
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90 percent. Wind chill readings as low as 16.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Freezing rain and rain showers. Ice
accumulation of up to one quarter of an inch. Cold. Near steady
temperature in the lower 30s. North winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of
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precipitation 90 percent.
.THURSDAY...A chance of freezing rain in the morning. Mostly
cloudy with a chance of rain showers. Not as cool with highs in
the mid 40s. North winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation
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40 percent.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then clearing.
Cold with lows in the lower 30s.
.FRIDAY...Sunny. Not as cool with highs in the mid 50s.
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.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Cold with lows in the lower 30s.
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy. Highs in the upper 50s.
.SATURDAY NIGHT THROUGH SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the
lower 40s. Highs in the lower 60s.
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.MONDAY...Partly cloudy. Highs in the mid 60s.
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TXZ223-312045-
Gonzales-
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Including the city of Gonzales
139 AM CST Tue Jan 31 2023
...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CST THURSDAY...
.TODAY...Cloudy with a chance of rain showers and freezing rain.
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Ice accumulation around a trace. Highs in the mid 30s. North
winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. Chance of
precipitation 50 percent.
.TONIGHT...Cloudy. A chance of rain showers and freezing rain in
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the evening, then freezing rain and rain showers likely after
midnight. Patchy fog. Ice accumulation of up to a tenth of an
inch. Cold. Near steady temperature in the lower 30s. North winds
15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. Chance of precipitation
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70 percent. Wind chill readings as low as 19.
.WEDNESDAY...Rain showers likely with freezing rain. Ice
accumulation of up to a tenth of an inch. Highs in the mid 30s.
North winds around 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph. Chance of
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precipitation 80 percent. Wind chill readings as low as 19.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Rain showers. Near steady temperature in the
mid 30s. North winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain near
100 percent.
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.THURSDAY...Cloudy. A chance of rain showers, mainly in the
morning. Not as cool with highs in the upper 40s. North winds
10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 40 percent.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then clearing.
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Lows in the mid 30s.
.FRIDAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 50s.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 30s.
.SATURDAY AND SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Highs in the lower
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60s. Lows in the lower 40s.
.SUNDAY AND SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Highs in the upper 60s.
Lows in the lower 40s.
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy. Highs in the lower 70s.
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TXZ207-312045-
Guadalupe-
Including the city of Seguin
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139 AM CST Tue Jan 31 2023
...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CST THURSDAY...
.TODAY...Cloudy with a chance of freezing rain and rain showers.
Ice accumulation of up to a tenth of an inch. Near steady
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temperature in the lower 30s. North winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts
up to 30 mph. Chance of precipitation 50 percent. Wind chill
readings as low as 19.
.TONIGHT...Cloudy. A chance of rain showers and freezing rain in
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the evening, then freezing rain and rain showers likely after
midnight. Patchy fog. Ice accumulation of a tenth to one quarter
of an inch. Cold. Near steady temperature in the lower 30s. North
winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. Chance of
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precipitation 70 percent. Wind chill readings as low as 19.
.WEDNESDAY...Freezing rain and rain showers. Ice accumulation
around a tenth of an inch. Highs in the mid 30s. North winds
10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph. Chance of precipitation
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80 percent. Wind chill readings as low as 19.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Rain showers. Near steady temperature in the
mid 30s. North winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain near
100 percent.
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.THURSDAY...Cloudy. A chance of rain showers, mainly in the
morning. Not as cool with highs around 50. North winds 10 to
15 mph. Chance of rain 30 percent.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then clearing.
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Lows in the mid 30s.
.FRIDAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 50s.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Cold with lows in the lower 30s.
.SATURDAY AND SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Highs in the lower
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60s. Lows in the lower 40s.
.SUNDAY AND SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Highs in the upper 60s.
Lows in the lower 40s.
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy. Highs in the lower 70s.
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TXZ191-312045-
Hays-
Including the city of San Marcos
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139 AM CST Tue Jan 31 2023
...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CST THURSDAY...
.TODAY...Cloudy with a chance of freezing rain. Patchy fog. A
chance of rain showers this afternoon. Ice accumulation of a
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tenth to one quarter of an inch. Highs in the lower 30s. North
winds around 15 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. Chance of
precipitation 50 percent. Wind chill readings as low as 17.
.TONIGHT...A chance of freezing rain in the evening, then
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freezing rain after midnight. Patchy fog. Ice accumulation of a
tenth to one quarter of an inch. Cold. Near steady temperature in
the upper 20s. North winds around 15 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.
Chance of precipitation 80 percent. Wind chill readings as low as
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17.
.WEDNESDAY...Freezing rain and rain showers. Ice accumulation of
a tenth to one quarter of an inch. Near steady temperature in the
lower 30s. North winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph.
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Chance of precipitation 90 percent. Wind chill readings as low as
17.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Rain showers and freezing rain in the evening,
then rain showers, freezing rain with a slight chance of
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thunderstorms after midnight. Ice accumulation of up to a tenth
of an inch. Cold. Near steady temperature in the lower 30s. North
winds around 10 mph with gusts up to 20 mph. Chance of
precipitation near 100 percent.
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.THURSDAY...Cloudy. A chance of rain showers with a slight chance
of thunderstorms in the morning, then a slight chance of rain
showers in the afternoon. Not as cool with highs in the mid 40s.
North winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph. Chance of rain
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40 percent.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then clearing.
Lows in the mid 30s.
.FRIDAY...Sunny. Highs in the mid 50s.
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.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Cold with lows in the lower 30s.
.SATURDAY AND SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Highs in the upper
50s. Lows around 40.
.SUNDAY AND SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Highs in the mid 60s.
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Lows in the lower 40s.
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy. Highs in the upper 60s.
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Karnes-
Including the city of Karnes City
139 AM CST Tue Jan 31 2023
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CST THURSDAY...
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.TODAY...Cloudy with a chance of rain showers and freezing rain.
Near steady temperature in the lower 30s. North winds around
15 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. Chance of precipitation
40 percent.
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.TONIGHT...Cloudy. A chance of rain showers and freezing rain in
the evening, then rain showers and freezing rain likely after
midnight. Ice accumulation of up to a tenth of an inch. Cold with
lows in the lower 30s. North winds around 15 mph with gusts up to
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30 mph. Chance of precipitation 70 percent.
.WEDNESDAY...Cloudy with rain showers and freezing rain likely.
Ice accumulation around a trace. Near steady temperature in the
mid 30s. North winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph. Chance
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of precipitation 70 percent.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Rain showers. Near steady temperature in the
mid 30s. North winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 90 percent.
.THURSDAY...Cloudy. A slight chance of rain showers in the
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morning. Not as cool with highs in the lower 50s. North winds
10 to 15 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming
mostly clear. Lows in the mid 30s.
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.FRIDAY...Sunny. Highs around 60.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 30s.
.SATURDAY AND SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Highs in the mid
60s. Lows in the mid 40s.
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.SUNDAY AND SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Highs in the upper 60s.
Lows in the mid 40s.
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy. Highs in the lower 70s.
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Kendall-
Including the city of Boerne
139 AM CST Tue Jan 31 2023
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...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CST THURSDAY...
.TODAY...Patchy fog this morning. Cloudy with a chance of
freezing rain. A chance of rain showers this afternoon. Ice
accumulation of a tenth to one quarter of an inch. Cold. Near
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steady temperature around 30. North winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts
up to 25 mph. Chance of precipitation 50 percent. Wind chill
readings as low as 15.
.TONIGHT...Cloudy. A chance of freezing rain in the evening, then
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freezing rain likely after midnight. Patchy fog. Ice accumulation
around one quarter of an inch. Cold. Near steady temperature in
the upper 20s. North winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.
Chance of precipitation 70 percent. Wind chill readings as low as
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16.
.WEDNESDAY...Freezing rain. Rain showers. Ice accumulation of a
tenth to one quarter of an inch. Highs in the lower 30s. North
winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation 90 percent. Wind
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chill readings as low as 17.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Freezing rain and rain showers. A slight
chance of thunderstorms after midnight. Ice accumulation of up to
a tenth of an inch. Cold. Near steady temperature in the lower
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30s. North winds 5 to 10 mph with gusts up to 20 mph. Chance of
precipitation 90 percent.
.THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain showers and freezing
rain in the morning, then a slight chance of rain showers in the
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afternoon. Not as cool with highs in the upper 40s. North winds
10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph. Chance of precipitation
40 percent.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then clearing.
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Cold with lows in the lower 30s.
.FRIDAY...Sunny. Highs in the mid 50s.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Cold with lows around 30.
.SATURDAY AND SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Highs in the upper
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50s. Lows in the upper 30s.
.SUNDAY AND SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Highs in the mid 60s.
Lows in the lower 40s.
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy. Highs in the upper 60s.
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Kerr-
Including the city of Kerrville
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139 AM CST Tue Jan 31 2023
...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CST THURSDAY...
.TODAY...Patchy fog this morning. Cloudy with a 50 percent chance
of freezing rain. Ice accumulation of a tenth to one quarter of
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an inch. Cold. Near steady temperature in the upper 20s. North
winds 10 to 15 mph. Wind chill readings as low as 13.
.TONIGHT...Cloudy. A chance of freezing rain in the evening, then
freezing rain likely after midnight. Patchy fog. Ice accumulation
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around one quarter of an inch. Cold. Near steady temperature in
the upper 20s. North winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph.
Chance of precipitation 70 percent. Wind chill readings as low as
16.
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.WEDNESDAY...Freezing rain. Rain showers in the afternoon. Ice
accumulation of a tenth to one quarter of an inch. Cold with
highs in the lower 30s. North winds around 10 mph. Chance of
precipitation 90 percent. Wind chill readings as low as 17.
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.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Freezing rain and rain showers. Ice
accumulation of up to one quarter of an inch. Cold. Near steady
temperature in the lower 30s. North winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of
precipitation 90 percent.
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.THURSDAY...Cloudy in the morning, then becoming partly cloudy. A
chance of freezing rain in the morning. A chance of rain showers.
Not as cool with highs in the mid 40s. North winds 10 to 15 mph.
Chance of precipitation 30 percent.
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.THURSDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then clearing.
Cold with lows in the lower 30s.
.FRIDAY...Sunny. Not as cool with highs in the mid 50s.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Cold with lows in the lower 30s.
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.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy. Highs in the upper 50s.
.SATURDAY NIGHT THROUGH SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the
lower 40s. Highs in the mid 60s.
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy. Highs in the mid 60s.
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Kinney-
Including the city of Brackettville
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139 AM CST Tue Jan 31 2023
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CST THURSDAY...
.TODAY...Patchy fog this morning. Cloudy with a chance of rain
showers and freezing rain. Cooler. Near steady temperature in the
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upper 30s. Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation
40 percent.
.TONIGHT...Cloudy. Patchy fog in the evening. A chance of rain
showers and freezing rain in the evening, then rain showers and
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freezing rain likely after midnight. Ice accumulation of up to a
tenth of an inch. Lows in the lower 30s. Northeast winds 5 to
10 mph. Chance of precipitation 70 percent.
.WEDNESDAY...Freezing rain in the morning. Rain showers likely.
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Ice accumulation of up to a tenth of an inch. Highs around 40.
Northeast winds around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation 80 percent.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Cloudy. Rain showers likely, mainly in the
evening. Near steady temperature in the upper 30s. North winds
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5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 70 percent.
.THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning, then becoming partly
cloudy. A slight chance of rain showers. Not as cool with highs
in the upper 50s. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
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.THURSDAY NIGHT AND FRIDAY...Clear. Lows in the mid 30s. Highs in
the mid 60s.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 30s.
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy. Highs in the mid 60s.
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.SATURDAY NIGHT THROUGH SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the
lower 40s. Highs in the lower 70s.
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy. Highs in the lower 70s.
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Lavaca-
Including the city of Hallettsville
139 AM CST Tue Jan 31 2023
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...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CST THURSDAY...
.TODAY...A chance of freezing rain this morning. Cloudy with a
chance of rain showers. Near steady temperature in the mid 30s.
North winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. Chance of
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precipitation 40 percent.
.TONIGHT...Cloudy with a chance of rain showers and freezing
rain. Ice accumulation of up to a tenth of an inch. Cold. Near
steady temperature in the lower 30s. North winds 15 to 20 mph
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with gusts up to 30 mph. Chance of precipitation 50 percent.
.WEDNESDAY...Cloudy with rain showers and freezing rain likely.
Ice accumulation of up to a tenth of an inch. Near steady
temperature in the mid 30s. North winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts
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up to 25 mph. Chance of precipitation 70 percent.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Rain showers. Near steady temperature in the
mid 30s. North winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 90 percent.
.THURSDAY...Cloudy. A chance of rain showers, mainly in the
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morning. Not as cool with highs in the upper 40s. North winds
10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 40 percent.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 30s.
.FRIDAY AND FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Highs in the upper 50s.
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Lows in the mid 30s.
.SATURDAY AND SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Highs in the lower
60s. Lows in the mid 40s.
.SUNDAY AND SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Highs in the upper 60s.
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Lows in the mid 40s.
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy. Highs in the lower 70s.
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Lee-
Including the city of Giddings
139 AM CST Tue Jan 31 2023
...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CST THURSDAY...
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.TODAY...Cloudy with a chance of freezing rain. A chance of rain
showers this afternoon. Patchy fog this afternoon. Ice
accumulation of up to one quarter of an inch. Near steady
temperature in the lower 30s. North winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts
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up to 25 mph. Chance of precipitation 50 percent. Wind chill
readings as low as 19.
.TONIGHT...Cloudy. A chance of freezing rain and rain showers in
the evening, then freezing rain likely after midnight. Patchy
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fog. Ice accumulation of a tenth to one quarter of an inch. Cold.
Near steady temperature around 30. North winds around 15 mph with
gusts up to 25 mph. Chance of precipitation 70 percent. Wind
chill readings as low as 19.
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.WEDNESDAY...Freezing rain and rain showers. Ice accumulation of
a tenth to one quarter of an inch. Near steady temperature in the
lower 30s. North winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation
90 percent. Wind chill readings as low as 19.
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.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Rain showers in the evening, then rain showers
with a slight chance of thunderstorms after midnight. Near steady
temperature in the mid 30s. North winds around 10 mph with gusts
up to 20 mph. Chance of rain near 100 percent.
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.THURSDAY...Cloudy. A chance of rain showers with a slight chance
of thunderstorms in the morning, then a slight chance of rain
showers in the afternoon. Not as cool with highs in the mid 40s.
North winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 50 percent.
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.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a slight chance of rain
showers in the evening, then partly cloudy after midnight. Lows
in the mid 30s.
.FRIDAY AND FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Highs in the mid 50s.
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Lows in the lower 30s.
.SATURDAY AND SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Highs around 60.
Lows in the lower 40s.
.SUNDAY AND SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Highs in the lower 60s.
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Lows in the lower 40s.
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy. Highs in the upper 60s.
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Llano-
Including the city of Llano
139 AM CST Tue Jan 31 2023
...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CST THURSDAY...
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.TODAY...Cloudy with a chance of sleet with a slight chance of
thunderstorms. Freezing rain likely, mainly this morning. Little
or no sleet accumulation. Ice accumulation of a tenth to one
quarter of an inch. Cold. Near steady temperature in the upper
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20s. North winds around 10 mph with gusts up to 20 mph. Chance of
precipitation 60 percent. Wind chill readings as low as 15.
.TONIGHT...Patchy fog in the evening. Freezing rain and sleet
likely in the evening, then freezing rain after midnight. Little
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or no sleet accumulation. Ice accumulation of a tenth to one
quarter of an inch. Cold. Near steady temperature in the upper
20s. North winds around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation
80 percent. Wind chill readings as low as 18.
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.WEDNESDAY...Freezing rain. Rain showers in the afternoon. Ice
accumulation of a tenth to one quarter of an inch. Cold with
highs in the lower 30s. North winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of
precipitation 90 percent. Wind chill readings as low as 19.
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.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Rain showers and freezing rain. Ice
accumulation of up to a tenth of an inch. Cold. Near steady
temperature in the lower 30s. North winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of
precipitation 90 percent.
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.THURSDAY...Cloudy with a 40 percent chance of rain showers. Not
as cool with highs in the mid 40s. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then clearing.
Cold with lows in the lower 30s.
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.FRIDAY...Sunny. Not as cool with highs in the mid 50s.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Cold with lows around 30.
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy. Highs in the upper 50s.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming
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mostly clear. Lows in the upper 30s.
.SUNDAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 60s.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming partly
cloudy. Lows around 40.
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.MONDAY...Partly cloudy. Highs in the upper 60s.
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Maverick-
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Including the city of Eagle Pass
139 AM CST Tue Jan 31 2023
.TODAY...Cloudy with a 40 percent chance of showers. Cooler. Near
steady temperature in the lower 40s. Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
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.TONIGHT...Cloudy with rain showers likely. Lows in the mid 30s.
North winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 70 percent.
.WEDNESDAY...Cloudy. Rain showers likely, mainly in the morning.
Highs in the lower 40s. North winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain
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70 percent.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Cloudy. Showers likely, mainly in the evening.
Near steady temperature around 40. North winds 5 to 10 mph.
Chance of rain 70 percent.
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.THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning, then clearing. A slight
chance of showers. Not as cool with highs in the upper 50s.
Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT AND FRIDAY...Clear. Lows in the upper 30s. Highs
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in the mid 60s.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 30s.
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy. Highs in the mid 60s.
.SATURDAY NIGHT THROUGH SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the
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mid 40s. Highs in the lower 70s.
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy. Highs in the mid 70s.
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Medina-
Including the city of Hondo
139 AM CST Tue Jan 31 2023
...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CST THURSDAY...
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.TODAY...Patchy fog this morning. Cloudy with a chance of rain
showers and freezing rain. Ice accumulation of up to a tenth of
an inch. Near steady temperature in the mid 30s. North winds
10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation 50 percent.
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.TONIGHT...A chance of rain showers and freezing rain in the
evening, then rain showers with freezing rain likely after
midnight. Patchy fog. Ice accumulation of up to one quarter of an
inch. Cold with lows in the lower 30s. North winds 10 to 15 mph
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with gusts up to 25 mph. Chance of precipitation 80 percent.
.WEDNESDAY...Freezing rain. Rain showers. Ice accumulation of up
to a tenth of an inch. Highs in the upper 30s. North winds around
10 mph. Chance of precipitation 80 percent.
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.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Rain showers. Near steady temperature in the
mid 30s. North winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 90 percent.
.THURSDAY...Cloudy in the morning, then becoming partly cloudy. A
slight chance of rain showers. Not as cool with highs in the mid
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50s. North winds 5 to 10 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT AND FRIDAY...Clear. Lows in the mid 30s. Highs in
the lower 60s.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 30s.
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.SATURDAY AND SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Highs in the lower
60s. Lows in the lower 40s.
.SUNDAY AND SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Highs in the upper 60s.
Lows in the lower 40s.
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.MONDAY...Partly cloudy. Highs in the lower 70s.
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Including the city of Leakey
139 AM CST Tue Jan 31 2023
...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CST THURSDAY...
.TODAY...Patchy fog this morning. Cloudy with a chance of
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freezing rain. A chance of rain showers this afternoon. Ice
accumulation of up to one quarter of an inch. Highs in the lower
30s. North winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation
50 percent. Wind chill readings as low as 15.
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.TONIGHT...Cloudy. A chance of freezing rain in the evening, then
freezing rain likely after midnight. Patchy fog. Ice accumulation
of a tenth to one quarter of an inch. Cold. Near steady
temperature in the upper 20s. Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph.
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Chance of precipitation 70 percent. Wind chill readings as low as
18.
.WEDNESDAY...Freezing rain and rain showers. Ice accumulation of
a tenth to one quarter of an inch. Highs in the mid 30s.
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Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation 90 percent.
Wind chill readings as low as 19.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Rain showers and freezing rain. Ice
accumulation of up to a tenth of an inch. Cold. Near steady
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temperature in the lower 30s. North winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of
precipitation 80 percent.
.THURSDAY...Cloudy with a chance of rain showers in the morning,
then partly cloudy with a slight chance of rain showers in the
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afternoon. Not as cool with highs around 50. North winds 10 to
15 mph. Chance of rain 30 percent.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 30s.
.FRIDAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 50s.
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.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 30s.
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy. Highs around 60.
.SATURDAY NIGHT THROUGH SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the
lower 40s. Highs in the upper 60s.
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.MONDAY...Partly cloudy. Highs in the upper 60s.
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Uvalde-
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Including the city of Uvalde
139 AM CST Tue Jan 31 2023
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CST THURSDAY...
.TODAY...Patchy fog this morning. Cloudy with a chance of rain
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showers and freezing rain. Ice accumulation of up to a tenth of
an inch. Cooler. Near steady temperature in the mid 30s.
Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation 50 percent.
.TONIGHT...Cloudy. Rain showers likely with a chance of freezing
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rain in the evening, then rain showers and freezing rain likely
after midnight. Patchy fog. Ice accumulation of up to one quarter
of an inch. Cold. Near steady temperature in the lower 30s.
Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation 70 percent.
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.WEDNESDAY...Rain showers and freezing rain in the morning, then
rain showers likely in the afternoon. Ice accumulation of up to a
tenth of an inch. Highs in the upper 30s. Northeast winds 5 to
10 mph. Chance of precipitation 80 percent.
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.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Rain showers. Near steady temperature in the
mid 30s. North winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 80 percent.
.THURSDAY...Cloudy in the morning, then becoming partly cloudy. A
slight chance of rain showers. Not as cool with highs in the mid
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50s. North winds 10 to 15 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT AND FRIDAY...Clear. Lows in the mid 30s. Highs in
the lower 60s.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 30s.
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.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy. Highs in the lower 60s.
.SATURDAY NIGHT THROUGH SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the
lower 40s. Highs around 70.
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy. Highs in the lower 70s.
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Williamson-
Including the city of Georgetown
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139 AM CST Tue Jan 31 2023
...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CST THURSDAY...
.TODAY...Cloudy with a slight chance of thunderstorms. Freezing
rain likely, mainly this morning. Patchy fog. Ice accumulation
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around one quarter of an inch. Cold with highs in the lower 30s.
North winds around 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph. Chance of
precipitation 70 percent. Wind chill readings as low as 15.
.TONIGHT...Cloudy. A chance of freezing rain and sleet in the
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evening, then freezing rain likely after midnight. Patchy fog.
Little or no sleet accumulation. Ice accumulation around one
quarter of an inch. Cold. Near steady temperature in the upper
20s. North winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph. Chance of
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precipitation 70 percent. Wind chill readings as low as 17.
.WEDNESDAY...Freezing rain in the morning, then freezing rain and
rain showers in the afternoon. Ice accumulation around one
quarter of an inch. Near steady temperature in the lower 30s.
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North winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation 90 percent.
Wind chill readings as low as 17.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Rain showers and freezing rain in the evening,
then rain showers, freezing rain with a slight chance of
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thunderstorms after midnight. Ice accumulation of up to a tenth
of an inch. Cold. Near steady temperature in the lower 30s. North
winds around 10 mph with gusts up to 20 mph. Chance of
precipitation near 100 percent.
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.THURSDAY...A slight chance of thunderstorms in the morning.
Cloudy with a chance of rain showers. Not as cool with highs in
the mid 40s. North winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 50 percent.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a slight chance of rain
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showers in the evening, then mostly clear after midnight. Lows in
the mid 30s.
.FRIDAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 50s.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Cold with lows in the lower 30s.
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.SATURDAY AND SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Highs in the upper
50s. Lows around 40.
.SUNDAY AND SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Highs in the lower 60s.
Lows in the lower 40s.
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.MONDAY...Partly cloudy in the morning, then becoming mostly
cloudy. Highs in the mid 60s.
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Wilson-
Including the city of Floresville
139 AM CST Tue Jan 31 2023
...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CST THURSDAY...
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.TODAY...A chance of freezing rain this morning. Cloudy with a
chance of rain showers. Ice accumulation around a trace. Near
steady temperature in the lower 30s. North winds around 15 mph
with gusts up to 30 mph. Chance of precipitation 50 percent.
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.TONIGHT...Cloudy. A chance of rain showers and freezing rain in
the evening, then rain showers and freezing rain likely after
midnight. Patchy fog. Ice accumulation of up to a tenth of an
inch. Cold with lows in the lower 30s. North winds around 15 mph
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with gusts up to 30 mph. Chance of precipitation 70 percent.
.WEDNESDAY...Cloudy with rain showers and freezing rain likely.
Ice accumulation of up to a tenth of an inch. Highs in the mid
30s. North winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph. Chance of
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precipitation 70 percent.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Rain showers. Near steady temperature in the
mid 30s. North winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 90 percent.
.THURSDAY...Cloudy. A slight chance of rain showers in the
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morning. Not as cool with highs in the lower 50s. North winds
10 to 15 mph.
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ATLANTA (AP) — Travis d’Arnaud broke a scoreless tie with a two-run homer in the fourth inning, Dansby Swanson went deep in the eighth, and the Atlanta Braves beat the Washington Nationals 3-2 Tuesday night and clinched a playoff berth.
The defending World Series champion Braves secured their trip to the postseason when Milwaukee lost to the New York Mets 7-5 less than 30 minutes later. Atlanta (93-55) is also vying for its fifth consecutive division title, but remained in second place, one game behind the Mets in the NL East.
Swanson added his 21st homer, an opposite-field solo shot to right off Kyle Finnegan that sailed 379 feet and padded the lead to 3-1. The Braves have won 10 straight games at home, outscoring opponents 47-15 over this stretch. Atlanta is 52-25 at Truist Park and has the NL’s second-best winning percentage in home games.
Matt Olson singled with out in the fourth before d’Arnaud hit his 18th homer, a 422-foot shot off Erasmo Ramírez (4-2) that made it 2-0.
Charlie Morton (8-6) allowed one run and three hits with three walks and nine strikeouts in 5 1/3 innings. He didn’t give up a hit until Victor Robles singled with one out in the third. Robles advanced on a throwing error by Morton on a pickoff move, but Morton struck out the next two batters to end the threat.
Morton avoided trouble in the 31-pitch fourth. He issued a pair of two-out walks, and the runners advanced on a wild pitch before Morton hit CJ Abrams with a pitch to load the bases. The 38-year-old right-hander struck out Ildemaro Vargas to escape the jam.
The last-place Nationals trimmed the lead to 2-1 in the sixth. Joey Meneses doubled and advanced to third on Luke Voit’s single that chased Morton. Collin McHugh had a chance to get out of the jam, but second baseman Vaughn Grissom made a throwing error on a potential double play grounder that scored Meneses and put runners at second and third.
McHugh retired the next two batters to avoid further damage.
Morton improved to 6-1 with a 2.88 ERA in 15 home starts this season.
Kenley Jansen faced seven batters in the ninth for his NL-leading 36th save in 43 chances. The first two batters reached without the ball leaving the infield before Jansen struck out the next two batters. Luis García delivered a run-scoring single to make it 3-2, Meneses was intentionally walked, and Luke Voit flew out to end it with the bases loaded.
Atlanta is 26-8 against Washington over the last two years. The Braves have gone deep 35 times against the Nationals this season and lead the NL with 224 homers.
Washington starter Patrick Corbin left the game with two outs in the first with an undisclosed injury. He had a 1-1 count on Matt Olson when Corbin stepped back off the mound and bent over and time was called. Manager Dave Martinez and a trainer came out to see about Corbin, who soon walked off the field under his own power.
Ramírez took over and retired five in a row before Grissom reached on an infield single in the third. Corbin had lost nine consecutive starts against Atlanta and had a 7.28 ERA over that stretch.
TRAINER’S ROOM
Nationals: Martinez said DH Nelson Cruz (eye inflammation) is still not ready to face big league pitching and will stay out of the lineup until he’s ready. ... LHP MacKenzie Gore (left shoulder inflammation) reported no problems after his bullpen session and will make a rehab start with Triple-A Rochester on Friday.
Braves: RHP Spencer Strider has a sore left oblique and will not make his next start Saturday in Philadelphia. Manager Brian Snitker said Strider will not go on the injured list and will play catch until he’s ready to return to the rotation.
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Atlanta SS Dansby Swanson made a sliding, backhanded stop of Meneses’ hard grounder in the fourth and threw the runner out easily from the outfield grass. ... Robles ran hard to his left in center field and made a diving catch of d’Arnaud’s liner to end the sixth.
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Braves rookie RHP Bryce Elder (1-3, 3.67 ERA) will make his seventh start as the teams conclude a three-game series with a 12:20 p.m. start. The Nationals have yet to announce a starter. Martinez
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MADRID (AP) — Kenyan marathon specialist Eliud Kipchoge has won the Princess of Asturias Award for sports for 2023, the Spanish foundation that organizes the prizes said Thursday.
Kipchoge, 38, who took Olympic gold medals in the marathon in 2016 and 2020 and was world 5,000 meters champion in 2003 “is considered a legend in world athletics and the best marathon runner of all time,” the foundation’s panel of judges said in a statement.
The foundation highlighted that he is known as “the philosopher” for his strategy and concentration in running. Kipchoge has won in 10 editions of four of the major marathons, including London and Berlin four times each.
He is the current Olympic marathon champion and holds the world record for the discipline, with a time of 2 hours, 1 minute, 9 seconds set in Berlin last year. That timing lowered by 30 seconds the record he himself had set in 2018.
In a statement from Kipchoge forwarded by the foundation after the announcement, he said it was an “absolute honor” to receive the award.
“It motivates me in my goal to leave a legacy in this world through running, since a running world is a more peaceful world, a happier world and a more healthy world,” he said.
Kipchoge is the only athlete in history who has run a marathon in less than two hours, although the timing of 1:59:40 set in Vienna in 2019 isn’t recognized officially as the race was organized so outside aid could be used to help him.
The 50,000-euro award ($54,000) is one of eight prizes awarded for outstanding work in areas such as the arts, communication, scientific research and literature. They are handed out annually by the foundation.
The Olympic Refugee Foundation and the refugee Olympics team won the sports award in 2022.
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The national shortage of baby formula is pushing parents to search the internet for resources. One woman warns parents should be careful to avoid potential scams.
Elizabeth Snyder said her family got tricked out of money, all while trying to find food for her nephew.
"What person takes advantage of a mother's vulnerability like that. At a time like this," said Snyder in a zoom interview.
She said she agreed to help her sister-in-law Ashley find baby formula for her infant nephew.
Like many others, she searched Facebook looking for Enfamil Gentalese Baby Formula, when she got a message from an unknown account saying they could help.
"She said 'hey I have 14 cans of this Enfamil Gentlease formula that my sister-in-law in Tennessee is needing. She was like where are you located; I can send them to you. She sent me a photo of the 14 cans of formula otherwise I would have thought it was sketchy too. "
"I called my sister-in-law and was like this is great this is what I found. She is not going to charge us for the cans just shipping. She is going to give them to you if you just pay for shipping," Snyder told her sister-in-law.
In total, she handed over about 50 dollars. Snyder connected Ashley with the account holder and Ashley sent the money to a provided Cashapp account. After waiting for days, she never received any formula.
"She called and was like 'hey! I think this girl blocked me'. So, I get on my messenger, and I was just like 'oh my gosh you just saw the grey icon and not her profile. She was nowhere to be found," said Snyder.
Snyder said she and Ashley are now blocked from the account and still haven't received anything.
"She has left so many stores crying. Stood in the Walmart line crying because she doesn't know how she is going to feed her baby," said Snyder.
We found the account believed to be the person who took Ashley's money. But when we reached out asking about the potential scam, we were blocked shortly after. Ashley reported the account to Cashapp but hasn't received a refund.
But the good news is after sharing her story on Facebook, people are sending her any formula they can.
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NEW YORK, Sept. 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- According to a Wall Street Journal report, the world's largest provider of financial services, Fidelity, is debating whether or not to permit individual brokerage customers to trade bitcoin (BTC). Fidelity announced plans to enable business clients to add bitcoin to the 401(k) accounts it administers for them earlier this year. However, the U.S. Labor Department and some U.S. senators have criticized the plan. Fidelity has more than 34.4 million individual brokerage accounts. This prospective action comes after BlackRock teamed up with Coinbase Global, Inc. (NASDAQ:COIN) to offer crypto trading to its institutional clients, a sign Wall Street is still drawn to cryptocurrency despite the disastrous year for markets in digital currencies. Investors still attracted to crypto is also good news for WonderFi Technologies (TSX:WNDR) (OTCQB:WONDF), Bit Digital Inc. (NASDAQ:BTBT), Bitfarms (TSX:BITF) (NASDAQ:BITF) and Hive Blockchain Technologies (NASDAQ:HIVE) (TSXV:HIVE).
On September 27, WonderFi Technologies Inc. (TSX:WNDR) (OTCQB: WONDF) subsidiary Bitbuy Technologies Inc. announced its partnership with a leading Canadian investment bank and IIROC member and Alpaca Securities LLC, which will enable Bitbuy to offer fractional trading and investing in hundreds of U.S. stocks, exchange-listed securities, and ETFs inside the framework of its current Bitbuy product.
Bitbuy will use Alpaca's Broker API to enable real-time fractional trading and quick settlement to its consumers. Bitbuy will offer stock trading in collaboration with Alpaca, a FINRA member broker-dealer, and a leading Canadian investment bank and an IIROC member. All customer accounts and trades will be routed, executed, cleared, and custodyed by a leading Canadian investment bank and IIROC member. The product is expected to go operational in the first quarter of 2023, with an official launch date to be announced prior.
WonderFi CEO Ben Samaroo commented: "Providing seamless access to stock trading makes Bitbuy the first in Canada to offer a full suite of crypto trading as well as fractional trading of equities with real-time settlement. This is in furtherance of our goal of making user's lives easier and bringing key asset classes within our easy to use, regulated platforms."
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In August 2022, Bit Digital Inc. (NASDAQ:BTBT) earned 145.3 bitcoins, an increase of 2% from the previous month. The company earned 0 ETH in August 2022, compared to 0.5 in the month ending July 31, 2022. Cash holdings of BTC and ETH were 919.2 and 3,684.0 with a fair market value of approximately $18.4 million and $5.7 million, respectively, as of August 31, 2022. The company had 38,594 Bitcoin miners and 731 Ethereum miners as of August 31, 2022, with an estimated maximum total hash rate of 2.7 Exahash (EH/s) and 0.3 Terahash (TH/s), respectively. During the month, Bit Digital purchased 561 M30 miners and sold 103 M21 miners. Bitcoin mining revenue was $6.5 million for the second quarter of 2022, while Ethereum mining revenue was $0.3 million. Non-GAAP net income was $0.1 million, or $0.00 in earnings per share.
Bitfarms Ltd. (TSX:BITF) (NASDAQ:BITF) hashrate surpassed 4 exahash per second (EH/s) as production began at the first of two 50-megawatt (MW) warehouses under construction in Argentina. The initial start-up adds 10 MW to the entire corporate capacity of 176 MW. The Company intends to light up additional 10 MW increments throughout the remainder of Q3 2022 and during Q4 2022, with the goal of completing the complete 50 MW by December 31, 2022. Bitfarms mined 1,257 BTC in Q2 2021 and Q1 2022 at an average direct production cost of $9,000 and $9,900, respectively. 534 new Bitcoins were created in August 2022, an increase of 6.8% from July 2022 and 50% from August 2021. On average, 17.2 BTC were mined per day in August, which works out to about $349,160 per day and $10.84 million for the entire month, assuming a BTC price of $20,300 on August 31, 2022.
In August 2022, Hive Blockchain Technologies (NASDAQ:HIVE) (TSXV:HIVE) produced 290.4 BTC and 3,010 ETH. At the start of August, the company had 2.23 Exahash of Bitcoin mining capacity, with an average hashrate of 2.07 Exahash of Bitcoin mining capacity during August. It had 6.49 Terahash of Ethereum mining capacity at the end of August, with an average hashrate of 6.19 Terahash of Ethereum mining capacity during August. In August, Hive produced an average of 16.7 Bitcoin Equivalent per day. On September 2, Hive announced that it has entered into a market offering agreement (the "ATM Agreement") with H.C. Wainwright & Co. (the "Agent"). Under the ATM Agreement, the Company and the Agent will operate an "in-the-market" share issue program, according to which the Agent may issue and sell from time to time such number of ordinary shares of the Company with an aggregate offering price of up to US$100 million. Hive intends to use the net proceeds of the ATM share program, if any, primarily to support the growth and development of the Company's existing mining operations and for working capital and general corporate purposes.
Coinbase Global, Inc. (NASDAQ:COIN) said in a letter to shareholders that the decrease in cryptocurrency asset prices had a significant influence on its second quarter financial results, which were in accordance with the outlook given in May. Due to fewer transactions, net revenue was $803 million, down 31% from Q1's total. Operating costs were $1.9 billion, up 8% from the first quarter. Impairment costs on non-cash items significantly negatively impacted net loss, which was $1.1 billion. The net loss would have been $647 million absent non-cash impairment costs. The adjusted EBITDA was $151 million in the red. Coinbase served 9.0 million MTUs in the second quarter, a reduction of 0.2 million or 2% from Q1 despite the ongoing market deterioration. The total trading volume decreased to $217 billion from the first quarter, a 30% decrease.
WonderFi recently entered into a definitive agreement to acquire all the issued and outstanding shares of Blockchain Foundry Inc., a North American blockchain development company.
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Mark McGwire knows a thing or two because he’s seen a thing or two. And the former MLB slugger says the best is yet to come for Aaron Judge.
The New York Yankees outfielder leads the big leagues with 55 home runs this season. The club and American League record is 61, set by Roger Maris in 1961.
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McGwire was the first man to surpass Maris in 1998, when he eventually hit 70 home runs. Just three years later, Barry Bonds outslugged McGwire, setting the new single season record with 73 home runs.
According to USA Today’s Bob Nightengale McGwire said Judge will surpass Bonds, but not this year.
“He’s definitely going to break Maris’ Yankee record. but I truly believe he’ll break Barry’s record, too. I think he’ll finish with at least 65 home runs this year, and then position himself to hit get to 73 to 74 in the next five to eight years. I really believe he’ll have that opportunity. He’s going to get close to it, and say, ‘Where can I bunch in nine more homers?’ God willing that he stays healthy, he’s going to do that, too.’’
Judge is having a walk season for the ages. He rejected a seven-year, $213.5 million contract before Opening Day and will become a free agent after the season.
McGwire, as you would expect, believes Judge will be rewarded for his potentially historic 2022 season.
“You could pull up 10 Brinks trucks to his house after this season.’’
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Judge is hoping to become the sixth player to hit at least 60 home runs in a single season.
73: Barry Bonds, 2001
70: Mark McGwire, 1998
66: Sammy Sosa, 1998
65: Mark McGwire, 1999
64: Sammy Sosa, 2001
63: Sammy Sosa, 1999
61: Roger Maris, 1961
60: Babe Ruth, 1927
Here’s the list of Yankees’ single-season home run leaders:
61: Roger Maris, 1961
60: Babe Ruth, 1927
59: Babe Ruth, 1921
55: Aaron Judge, 2022
54: Babe Ruth, 1920
54: Babe Ruth, 1928
54: Mickey Mantle, 1961
54: Alex Rodriguez, 2007
52: Mickey Mantle, 1956
52: Aaron Judge, 2017
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SUMTER COUNTY, Fla. – A crash along the Florida Turnpike on Friday forced part of the roadway to shut down in Sumter County, according to the sheriff’s office.
Deputies said the crash happened in the northbound lanes of the Turnpike near mile marker 307, resulting in injuries. No information was given on exactly how many were injured in the crash.
Due to the crash, the lanes were shut down, and drivers are being urged to find alternate routes in the meantime, a release shows.
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MINOT, N.D. (KXNET) — An area foundation kicked off its annual holiday fundraiser on Tuesday, in which organizations in 11 counties are being blessed with donations, twice.
The St. Joseph Community Health Foundation’s Twice Blessed Campaign runs through December 31.
The foundation matches donations of up to $331,000 to the 83 agencies and food pantries chosen.
The foundation’s president says it feels great to help out.
“To know that we’re able to help them with their programs, really the organizations out there are doing all the hard boots on the groundwork to make sure people in our region have better health, have better mental, physical, spiritual, emotional well-being, and for us to be able to spread those dollars out to them so that they can complete their mission, is such a good feeling,” said Shelly Weppler.
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LEADING GOLF SIMULATOR FRANCHISE MODEL EXCEEDS PROJECTED GROWTH IN 2022
LOS ANGELES, Sept. 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- X-Golf America, an entertainment golf simulator concept, has swelled to more than 100 locations, marking the milestone of surpassing growth projections for the calendar year. With more than 60 open locations and more than 40 in development, X-Golf America has expanded its presence to 32 states in the US and fostered 22 multi-unit ownership groups.
"We have gone beyond what would be considered an emerging franchise concept to an established one as the leading brand in the indoor golf marketplace," said President and CEO of X-Golf America Ryan D'Arcy. "Strategic growth, with over 50 percent of our footprint coming from multi-unit ownership, is a testament to the power of the system. We are committed to continue expanding our reach in new and existing markets, while focusing on innovations to continue our progression as an organization."
The new locations will feature X-Golf America's proprietary technology with state-of-the-art simulators and software, as well as a full bars and restaurants. Offering tee times, private lessons, tournaments and events, X-Golf has the ability to cater to all skill levels.
In addition to new venue signings, notable X-Golf accomplishments in 2022 range across digital innovations and strategic development plans, including the launch of a connected environment with national tournaments allowing players to compete across state lines and time zones. Players can compete to win once-in-a-lifetime prizes, including exotic trips, golf equipment and rounds of golf with social media superstar, Paige Spiranac. New skill-based challenges will also be released this winter to enhance offerings and further player engagement.
The state-of-the-art indoor golf simulators give players unparalleled realism through a combination of camera systems, infrared lasers, impact sensors and advanced gaming software. Their dedicated kiosks offer visitors the ultimate golfing entertainment experience with virtual reality gaming, food and beverages, competitions, leagues, golf lessons, memberships and more. Furthermore, the short game and putting capabilities allows players to fully experience a round from tees to greens with acute accuracy.
X-Golf began developing simulators in Korea in 2005, first launching its American franchise operations in 2016. Since then, the company has successfully opened and maintained more than 60 franchisees across the country and more than 40 signed agreements for future locations.
X-Golf is the developer of a high-end golf simulator, the centerpiece of an entertaining indoor golf and bar-restaurant concept. The technology is the most comprehensive indoor golf tracking system available, giving customers the ability to accurately replicate all golf shots, including short game. Measuring ball speed, launch, direction, and spin along with club path, impact, and speed, the X-Golf system performs over 6,000 calculations per second. Additionally, every location offers a full-service bar and restaurant serving beer, wine, liquor and a number of food options. Since first opening in 2016, X-Golf has successfully maintained 60+ locations and plans to double in size again in 2023. For additional information, visit www.playxgolf.com.
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(THE CONVERSATION) In 1974, an infant mountain gorilla was born in Volcanoes National Park in Rwanda. Researchers named him Titus. As is typical for young gorillas in the wild, Titus spent the first years of his life surrounded by his mother, father and siblings, as well as more distant relatives and unrelated gorillas that made up his social group.
In 1978, however, tragedy struck. Poachers killed Titus’ father and brother. In the chaos that followed, his younger sister was killed by another gorilla, and his mother and older sister fled the group. Juvenile Titus, who was at a developmental stage similar to that of an 8- or 9-year-old human, experienced more tragedy in his first four years of life than many animals do in a lifetime.
In people, a rough start in life is often associated with significant problems later on. Early life adversity can take a wide variety of forms, including malnutrition, war and abuse. People who experience these kinds of traumas, assuming they survive the initial event, are more likely to suffer health problems and social dysfunction in adulthood and to have shorter life spans. Often, these outcomes trace back at least in part to what public health researchers call health risk behaviors – things like smoking, poor eating habits and a sedentary lifestyle.
But researchers have documented the same kinds of problems in adulthood in nonhuman animalsthat experienced early life adversity. For example, female baboons who have the hardest childhoods have life spans that are on average only half as long as their peers that have the easiest. Activities like smoking and unhealthy food choices can’t be the whole story, then, since animals don’t engage in typical human health risk behaviors.
Given the connection between adverse events while young and poor health later in life, one might expect that Titus’ unlucky early years would predict a short, unhealthy adulthood for him. However, there are interesting hints that things might work differently in mountain gorillas, which are one of humans’ closest living relatives.
Decades of gorilla observations
As scientists who have spentmany years studying wild gorillas, we have observed a wide variety of early life experiences and an equally wide variety of adult health outcomes in these great apes. Unlike other primates, mountain gorillas don’t appear to suffer any long-term negative effects of losing their mothers at an early age, provided that they reach the age at which they are old enough to have finished nursing.
Losing your mother is only one of many bad things that can happen to a young gorilla, though. We wanted to investigate whether a pattern of resilience was more generalized. If so, could we gather any insight into the fundamental question of how early life experiences can have long-lasting effects?
To do this, we needed exceptionally detailed long-term data on wild gorillas across their lifetimes. This is no mean feat, given gorillas’ long life spans. Primatologists know that males can survive into their late 30s and females into their mid-40s.
The best data in the world to conduct such a study comes from the Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund, which has been following individual mountain gorillas in Rwanda almost daily for 55 years. We conducted doctoral and postdoctoral research with the Fossey Fund and have collaborated with other scientists there for more than 20 years.
From their database, which stretches back to 1967, we extracted information on more than 250 gorillas tracked from the day they were born to the day they died or left the study area.
We used this data to identify six adverse events that gorillas younger than age 6 can endure: maternal loss, paternal loss, extreme violence, social isolation, social instability and sibling competition. These experiences are the gorilla equivalent of some kinds of adversity that are linked with long-term negative effects in humans and other animals.
Many young gorillas didn’t survive these challenges. This is a strong indication that these experiences were indeed adverse from the perspective of a gorilla.
We were surprised to discover, however, that most of the repercussions of these hardships were confined to early life: animals that survived past the age of 6 did not have the shorter life spans commonly associated with early life adversity in other species.
In fact, gorillas that experienced three or more forms of adversity actually had better survival outcomes, with a 70% reduction in the risk of death across their adult years. Part of this hardiness, especially for males, may be due to a phenomenon called viability selection: Only the strongest animals survive early adversity, and thus they are also the animals with the longest life spans.
While viability selection may be part of the story, the patterns in our data strongly suggest that as a species, mountain gorillas are also remarkably resilient to early adversity.
Where do gorillas get their resilience?
Although our findings corroborate previous research on maternal loss in gorillas, they contrast with other studies on early adversity in humans and other long-lived mammals. Our study indicates that the negative later-life consequences of early adversity are not universal.
The absence of this connection in one of our closest relatives suggests there might be protective mechanisms that help build resiliency to early-life knocks. Gorillas may provide valuable clues to understand how early life experiences have such far-reaching effects and how people can potentially overcome them.
While there is still much left to explore, we suspect that gorillas’ food-rich habitat and cohesive social groups could underpin their resiliency. When young gorillas lose their mothers, other social group members fill in the companionship hole she leaves behind. Something similar may happen for other types of early adversity as well. A supportive social network combined with plentiful food may help a young gorilla push through challenges.
This possibility underscores the importance of ensuring that human children who experience early adversity are supported in multiple ways: socially, but also economically, especially since early adversity is particularly prevalent among children living in poverty – itself a form of adversity.
And what became of Titus? Despite his difficult start in life, Titus went on to lead his group for two decades, siring at least 13 offspring and surviving to his 35th birthday, making him one of the most successful gorillas the Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund has ever studied.
Though Titus’ story is only a single anecdote, it turns out that his resilience is not so unusual for a member of his species.
This article is republished from The Conversation under a Creative Commons license. Read the original article here: https://theconversation.com/thriving-in-the-face-of-adversity-resilient-gorillas-reveal-clues-about-overcoming-childhood-misfortune-205184. | https://www.sfchronicle.com/news/article/thriving-in-the-face-of-adversity-resilient-18099801.php | 2023-05-15 15:12:51 | 0 | https://www.sfchronicle.com/news/article/thriving-in-the-face-of-adversity-resilient-18099801.php |
MIDLAND COUNTY, Texas — The Midland County Sheriff's Office has donated a patch, pin and coin to one special kid.
Born in 2016, Bennett was diagnosed with HLHS, a condition where the left side of his heart did not develop properly. Since being born, he has had already four open heart surgeries.
Bennett has been traveling across the country and visiting with local law enforcement agencies. As part of his Make-a-Wish mission, Bennett was able to be a police officer for a day and had the time of his life. He loves police officers and is their biggest fan.
The Midland County Sheriff's Office wanted to join in on the mission and provided Bennett with a letter and plenty of police memorabilia.
Bennett's Family recently found out that he will eventually need to have a heart transplant sooner than they expected.
At NewsWest 9, we are sending our support to Bennett and know he will became the best police officer one day. | https://www.newswest9.com/article/news/local/midland-county-sheriffs-office-donates-some-law-enforcement-tokens-for-a-special-cause/513-d48787ef-3898-409e-82fa-b6be6d713def | 2022-06-21 17:18:28 | 1 | https://www.newswest9.com/article/news/local/midland-county-sheriffs-office-donates-some-law-enforcement-tokens-for-a-special-cause/513-d48787ef-3898-409e-82fa-b6be6d713def |
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LOS ANGELES (AP) — LeBron James had 33 points and nine assists, Lonnie Walker scored 21 points and the Los Angeles Lakers overcame the absence of Anthony Davis to beat the Washington Wizards 119-117 on Sunday night.
Davis, the Lakers’ leader at 27.4 points and 12.1 rebounds, injured his right foot Friday night in a victory over Denver and is expected to be sidelined for several weeks.
Thomas Bryant added 16 points and 10 rebounds to help the Lakers win for the third time in their last four games and hand Washington its 10th straight loss and 13th in 14 games.
James appeared to lose the ball near midcourt, but regained possession and found Bryant underneath for a tiebreaking dunk with 7.1 seconds remaining. Former Laker Kyle Kuzma missed a 3-pointer for Washington with 2.1 seconds left.
Bradley Beal scored 29 points in his return to the Wizards. He missed the past six games because of a hamstring injury, last seeing action Dec. 4 in a 130-119 home loss to the Lakers,
Kuzma scored 22 points and Kristaps Porzingis added 21 for Washington. The Wizards last won Nov. 28 at home against Minnesota.
The Wizards led 102-98 with 6:43 remaining after an alley-oop dunk by Daniel Gafford. But an 8-0 run from Lakers, capped by James' three-point play, gave Los Angeles a 106-102 lead with 5:09 remaining. The Lakers never trailed again.
Austin Reaves hit a pair of floaters as the Lakers went up 115-111 with 1:17 remaining. But the Wizards tied it on consecutive baskets from Gafford and Beal.
James put the Lakers ahead 117-115 when he brought the ball down court and split the lane for an uncontested dunk with 27.1 seconds remaining. Beal tied it again at 117 on a pair of free throws with 23.1 seconds left.
DAVIS DOWN
Davis was injured Friday when his foot was twisted against the leg of the Nuggets star Nikola Jokic.
The severity still is being determined. He was set to see a specialist Sunday night.
Davis missed 36 of the Lakers’ 72 regular-season games in the 2020-21 season, then didn’t play in 42 of their 82 games last season. Sunday was just his fourth absence this season.
TIP-INS
Wizards: Gafford sustained an ankle injury in the first half but returned after halftime. … G Delon Wright, who hasn’t played since Oct. 25 because of a hamstring injury, continues to progress toward a possible return by the end of the month.
Lakers: With Davis out, Bryant received his third start of the season against his former team. … Reaves stepped on the foot of Gafford just past the midway point of the third quarter and went to the locker room with an ankle injury before he returned in the fourth
UP NEXT
Wizards: At Phoenix on Tuesday night.
Lakers: At Phoenix on Monday night.
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Election stokes optimism among city officials about state aid boost
Published 8:55 am Thursday, November 17, 2022
By Brian Bakst, Minnesota Public Radio News
Local government leaders are confident the results of Minnesota’s election will jumpstart efforts to secure more state money.
Their belief is rooted in an all-DFL governing structure, the state’s giant surplus and campaign messaging that elevated public safety. Some see a chance to add automatic funding bumps to avoid stagnant allowances they’ve coped with for decades.
Local government aid, or LGA as it’s often called, will be among the programs competing for a share of surplus money when the Legislature reconvenes in 2023. That presumes an upcoming economic forecast doesn’t drastically alter Minnesota’s financial picture before lawmakers return to St. Paul.
“We’re either investing in our cities to make sure Minnesotans no matter where they live, work or play can have those basic services or we’re not,” said state Rep. Cheryl Youakim, DFL-Hopkins, who is steeped in the formulas and amounts many cities around Minnesota get from the state each year.
Youakim is one of the possible selections for House Taxes Committee chair, which would put her in the thick of discussions around LGA. She’s a proponent of the program.
“That’s really there to make sure that no matter where you live in the state or where you travel or where you work in the state that you’re able to flush a toilet, call a first responder and drive on a road,” she said. “It’s pretty basic. You’re setting a floor about basic services Minnesotans can come to expect.”
Local leaders and the groups that represent them at the Capitol are bullish about making big gains in the 2023 session.
For one, lawmakers left more than $7 billion unspent at the end of the last session and revenue has been coming in ahead of projections since. The longer-term picture could be less rosy, however, as recession fears, corporate layoffs, rising interest rates and continuing inflation struggles take a toll.
Democrats, who will control both legislative chambers and the governor’s office, have long argued LGA affects both city services and local property taxes.
That leaves League of Minnesota Cities intergovernmental relations director Gary Carlson optimistic.
“Because of that focus that the DFL generally has on the property tax, I would expect that there will be a lot of discussion and probably support for increasing the funding for that program as one method to help keep property taxes down,” Carlson said.
Then there is a third factor: A relentless campaign focus on crime and public safety. While LGA dollars don’t universally go for police and other first responder needs, many city officials say those items consume a big part of their budgets.
“By strengthening local government aid, you’re allowing cities to make sure that they have the resources to fund their local police and fire departments,” said Fergus Falls Mayor Ben Schierer. “I mean, that’s critical. It’s the number one thing that local government aid is used for in cities across the state.”
In Fergus Falls, LGA used to make up about half of the city’s operating budget. Now it’s down to a third.
“We get about $3.8 million dollars in local government aid, which is similar to when I was first elected to office back in 2004,” Schierer said.
He’s not exaggerating. In 2002, local government aid paid out across the state totaled just shy of $565 million. It became a target for cuts when Minnesota was in budget trouble. The climb back has been slow. It didn’t return to the 2002 level until last year.
Jeff Brand, a DFLer who reclaimed a House seat this month that he lost in the prior election, said cities have been shortchanged.
“When local government aid is at the same level as 2002, you can’t buy a police car with 2002 dollars, you have to buy it in 2023 dollars,” Brand said. “And so that’s going to mean a tax increase here or there or a cut in service there.”
Brand hopes that a local government aid measure comes up in a standalone bill.
“And it’s very simple and it’s to the point and it’s vote yes if you support cities and police. Vote no, if you don’t.”
Hundreds of cities receive at least some level of local aid from the state, ranging from hundreds of dollars in tinier cities to $78 million in the case of Minneapolis.
And there is already talk of restoring a trigger to raise LGA based on inflation. There used to be an automatic bump, but that was repealed in 2003.
“I know both sides of the aisle want to have stated that they want to concentrate on public safety, they want to help reduce property taxes and in my mind, that would be the best way to do it — by having an inflationary formula to increase LGA annually,” said Little Falls Mayor Greg Zylka.
But Zylka acknowledged, “It’s a pretty tough sale.”
Republican Rep. Steve Drazkowski of Mazeppa said bringing back the escalator would be a bad idea. He won a Senate seat in the recent election.
“Money is always a limiting factor for growth of any unit of government, right? So if you give them inflationary increases every year, they’re going to continue to grow each year,” he said.
Drazkowski said those who want to make LGA about public safety should agree to put tighter parameters around the money’s use. But he’s realistic about the likely bump in aid.
“This is what every group out there is going to want to do now is come in and want more and more money from the hard working Minnesotans that have had their tax money over collected,” Drazkowski said.
The debate over LGA and the rest of the state budget kicks off in mid-January, when Gov. Tim Walz puts a two-year proposal on the table.
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WASHINGTON – Former President George W. Bush and his wife, Laura, are returning to Washington next month to be recognized for their work on combatting HIV/AIDS worldwide.
The U.S. Global Leadership Coalition announced Thursday that it will honor Bush and the former first lady on World AIDS Day, Dec. 1, during its annual Tribute Celebration.
The Bushes will receive the Global Leadership Award for establishing the President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief, or PEPFAR, in 2003. Bush announced the program in his State of the Union address in January 2003. He signed legislation to establish it in May 2003.
Liz Schrayer, the coalition's president and CEO, called the AIDS relief program “one of the most significant achievements in global health in our lifetime." In a statement, she also praised the Bushes for “transformational leadership” in launching it nearly 20 years ago.
PEPFAR is the largest commitment by any nation in history to address a single disease.
Since the program's inception, the U.S. government has spent nearly $100 billion to respond to HIV/AIDS worldwide, saving 21 million lives, preventing millions of infections and making strides to control the HIV/AIDS pandemic in more than 50 countries, mostly in Africa and the Caribbean, according to the State Department.
The Bushes were most recently in Washington in September. Laura Bush was a guest of President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden at a White House music event on the South Lawn featuring Elton John, a longtime advocate for people with HIV/AIDS.
The U.S. Global Leadership Coalition is a network of 500 businesses and nongovernmental organizations, national security and foreign policy experts, and business, religious, academic, military and community leaders from across the United States who support investing in development and diplomacy alongside defense. | https://www.wsls.com/news/politics/2022/10/13/george-w-bush-to-be-honored-in-washington-on-world-aids-day/ | 2022-10-13 15:14:41 | 0 | https://www.wsls.com/news/politics/2022/10/13/george-w-bush-to-be-honored-in-washington-on-world-aids-day/ |
EDEN – Former Morehead running back Ya’quill Dungee is taking his game to the next level as he prepares for the fall season at Greensboro College.
Dungee, known to his teammates as Peanut, was well-renowned for his speed, elusiveness and a ball carrier that was tough to bring down.
A four-year varsity player, Dungee also wrestled and ran track for the Panthers, but it was on the gridiron where he excelled the most.
“It feels great. I’m just so happy that Greensboro gave me the opportunity to show them what I’ve got and show them what I can do,” Dungee said.
The recent MHS grad said he plans to focus on his footwork and getting bigger to make him harder to bring down.
He’s not the biggest guy, but Dungee said he will continue his journey to make prove the nay-sayers.
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“I’ve been playing with the big boys since I was in rec. league and that’s the way I’ve always been is to just go out there and play with big dudes.”
Dungee said his senior night at Morehead was a 28-27 come-from-behind win over Mid-State 2A Conference foe T.W. Andrews as a defining moment.
“Everybody was telling me I was going to have a hype game and that I was due for a pop-out game and I ended up rushing for 200 and we won the game, so it was just a great night,” he said.
Dungee said he is considering a major in psychology or music production. | https://greensboro.com/community/rockingham_now/sports/panthers-running-back-inks-with-guilford-college-to-continue-his-gridiron-journey/article_4e4bf9a6-071a-11ee-a302-0be51640e407.html | 2023-06-10 00:54:32 | 0 | https://greensboro.com/community/rockingham_now/sports/panthers-running-back-inks-with-guilford-college-to-continue-his-gridiron-journey/article_4e4bf9a6-071a-11ee-a302-0be51640e407.html |
Thursday's letters: School Board's petty politics, Sunshine Law violation, no hatred
Ziegler, posse pursue personal agendas
The recent Sarasota School Board meeting to discuss forcing out the superintendent was a sad display of petty politics conducted by unworthy elected officials.
My assessment of this travesty is that four board members are pursuing personal political ambitions in line with extremely conservative groups that have no place in local School Board business.
More:Board finalizes terms for superintendent's removal
In their discussions, Karen Rose’s comments are muddled and her specific reasoning weak and credibly rejected.
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Tim Enos comes across as inarticulate, off topic and feckless – a pawn.
Robyn Marinelli, after chastising Tom Edwards for “goading” her to speak (seriously), spoke glowingly of Superintendent Brennan Asplen, but that only to soothe her conscience, as she then voted “yes” a second time on a motion to move forward in negotiating his exit. She’s a pawn, too.
Bridget Ziegler, a founder of the extremely conservative Moms for Liberty, is the most skillful of the duplicitous quartet. She knows the plan and she’s sticking with it.
After her accomplices goad Asplen into an energetic response to outrageous complaints and ambush, she exclaims that the wronged superintendent has no cause to speak that way and that will justify her position to dismiss. Incredible!
This marks the beginning of more School Board turmoil.
Best wishes to Dr. Asplen.
Randal Jacobson, Sarasota
Board’s first move violated Sunshine Law
There can be no doubt that the new Sarasota County School Board violated Florida’s Sunshine Law as soon as it took over.
At the very first public meeting, in its very first order of business, board member Karen Rose made a motion to address the termination of Superintendent Brennan Asplen’s contract. Immediately, the three recently elected board members (Robyn Marinelli, Tim Enos and Bridget Ziegler, who was reelected) concurred.
More:Questions surround move to fire superintendent
This move was clearly intended as payback for Asplen’s bucking Gov. Ron DeSantis’ dictates during the COVID pandemic, and for sticking up for the rights of LGBTQ students within the Sarasota County school district. The new board obviously wants to install “one of our own” as superintendent.
It would be extraordinarily naive to believe that the four conservative board members did not plan this move in advance. Of course, they did. Anyone can see it.
And such planning would be in direct violation of Florida’s Sunshine Law. We have seen other local politicians pursued and punished for far less-obvious violations.
The only remedy for this despicable and illegal conduct is to sue the board for violation of Florida’s Sunshine Law.
Michael Phelan, Sarasota
Discharge troops who refuse vaccine
Fox News is often correct but giving airtime to Republican leaders who pledge to forgive troops for refusing their COVID vaccination shots is dead wrong.
Soldiers are supposed to take orders. Going to Vietnam or other countries required numerous shots. If personnel are too cowardly to take a shot in the arm, they are probably too scared to be in combat.
I say let them get out, and good riddance.
George Cohan’s World War I song, “Over There,” needs a new line: “Johnnie, get your shot,” instead of “Johnnie, get your gun.”
Retired Air Force Lt. Col. James Schmitendorf, Sarasota
Don’t teach students to hate others
Many critics of those who oppose critical race theory, the “1619 Project” and similar efforts to defame the U.S. in our schools claim they are opposing “censorship,” which would result in students not learning about slavery, racism or segregation in American history.
But as a former history professor who taught many hundreds of teachers-to-be, I know that public school curriculums have addressed these issues in detail for decades. What the critical race theory-influenced teachers are doing now is making slavery, segregation and discrimination the “whole story.”
They ignore the inspiring American story of opposing tyranny, creating the first modern republic, removing barriers to free enterprise, expanding the franchise and equality before the law and building what generations of poor immigrants rightly called “the best poor man’s country.”
Real progress is always incremental, and progress continues, but critical race theory and the woke agenda teach hatred of other races, genders and “identities” and undermine equality before the law by creating a false hierarchy of these “identities.”
Teachers have First Amendment freedoms, but not the freedom to teach hatred of our country and other people on the taxpayers’ dime.
I am confident that the people’s democratic right to control the curriculum in our schools and reject the elitist left-wing ideologies will be sustained by the courts. It certainly should be.
Douglas P. Seaton, Longboat Key | https://www.heraldtribune.com/story/opinion/2022/12/07/board-veers-extreme-right-discharge-troops-who-refuse-vaccine/10846899002/ | 2022-12-07 15:26:26 | 0 | https://www.heraldtribune.com/story/opinion/2022/12/07/board-veers-extreme-right-discharge-troops-who-refuse-vaccine/10846899002/ |
Bennett wins another stage as Affini takes Vuelta lead
BREDA, Netherlands (AP) — Sam Bennett went two years without a stage win at a Grand Tour race. Now the Bora-Hansgrohe rider has won two in a row. Bennett prevailed in another sprint finish at the third stage of the Spanish Vuelta on Sunday. Bennett hadn’t won a Grand Tour stage since the 2020 Vuelta before ending his winless streak in Utrecht on Saturday. Edoardo Affini has taken the leader’s red jersey to keep his Jumbo-Visma team in position to help Primoz Roglic defend his title. Affini is the third consecutive rider from the Dutch team to grab the overall lead during the Vuelta’s start in the Netherlands. Sunday’s stage was a 193-kilometer or 120-mile loop around Breda. | https://kion546.com/sports/ap-national-sports/2022/08/21/bennett-wins-another-stage-as-affini-takes-vuelta-lead/ | 2022-08-21 18:23:26 | 0 | https://kion546.com/sports/ap-national-sports/2022/08/21/bennett-wins-another-stage-as-affini-takes-vuelta-lead/ |
Innovative product designed as final step to ensure a spotless guest environment
NORTHBROOK, Ill., Aug. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- UMF Corporation today introduced the PerfectCLEAN Sticky Particle Roller, which helps ensure every surface in the hotel guest room is spotless. The Sticky Particle Roller was developed as the last step for guest room attendants (GRAs) to use throughout the guest room, and is perfect for picking up hard-to-see particles such as hair, lint, crumbs, and more. It is available now.
"Already of utmost importance, hotel guest expectations for cleanliness and infection prevention have skyrocketed over the past few years due to COVID," said UMF Corporation CEO George Clarke. "We developed the ergonomic, free-standing Sticky Particle Roller handle with wings as a result of input from GRAs across numerous hotel brands. GRAs can leverage the Sticky Particle Roller to meet the increasingly high hygiene expectations ushered in by the pandemic."
According to the 2022 State of the Hotel Industry Report from the American Hotel and Lodging Association (AHLA) and Accenture, new travelers place a premium on safe and sanitary environments. The Sticky Particle Roller eliminates two of the five "deadly sins" in hotel housekeeping: hair in the bed and hair in the bathroom. Designed for final touch ups throughout the guest room, its key attributes follow:
- Ideal for tile floors, duvet covers, upholstery, carpeting, and more
- Free standing – flip-up wings protect the roller
- Ergonomic, telescopic, lightweight handle ensures ease of use
- Telescopic handle measures 37.25"– 54.5"
- Each roll includes 90 – 9.5" easy peel perforated sheets
- Refills come in ten 2-roll packs per case
"GRAs work tirelessly to ensure guest safety and satisfaction," added Clarke. "Cleanliness inspires guest loyalty."
View the Sticky Particle Roller in action here.
About UMF Corporation
UMF Corporation is the leader in the research and development of high-performance products, programs and training for the infection prevention and commercial cleaning markets. Through extensive testing, exhaustive analysis and the commitment of significant human and financial resources, new antimicrobial technologies have been merged with innovative product designs that are redefining the future of clean®. LinkedIn.
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MIAMI, Sept. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Rehab Boost Inc, a pioneer in artificial intelligence (AI), physical rehabilitation and body motion recognition, today announced the appointment of Frank Decker as Senior Vice President, Commercial Operations.
"Rehab Boost is thrilled to welcome Frank to the senior leadership team. His breath of experiences and expertise in commercialization with Fortune 500 medical device as well as SaaS digital MedTech early-stage VC-backed start-ups will be invaluable as we continue advancing our pre-launch commercial planning in anticipation of a full US commercial launch in early 2023," stated Jennifer Holmes, Chief Executive Officer of Rehab Boost, Inc.
Mr. Decker has 30 years of healthcare commercial operations, most recently with Avail Medsystems as Vice President of Sales, Eastern US. Frank is a results driven and passionate healthcare executive with a proven track record in Business Development, Strategic Sales Management, and building Commercial Operations with companies like; Avanos, BIOTRONIK, Abbott and Guidant Corporation (an Abbott company).
Frank will report to Jennifer Holmes, Chief Executive Officer and will serve on the executive leadership team. He will be responsible for building, leading and overseeing all US commercial operations, strategy and customer experience initiatives.
"I am very honored to join an accomplished leadership team responsible for delivering transformational technology and operational innovations to dramatically impact the physical rehabilitation industry," said Mr. Decker. "Rehab Boost's digital AI body motion recognition technology provides real-time feedback to patients and clinicians that will ultimately improve patient compliance, engagement and outcomes".
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Construction on two Class A industrial buildings totaling 704,472 square feet to start in August 2022
SURPRISE, Ariz., June 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Mohr Capital, a Dallas-based privately held real estate investment firm, acquired 46.26 acres in one of Arizona's fastest-growing cities to develop Summit Business Park, a Class A industrial business park in the West Valley.
Summit Business Park will offer a combined space of 704,472 square feet of leasable industrial space with 453,960 square feet in Building 1 and 250,512 square feet in Building 2. These state-of-the-art buildings will be ideal for distribution, manufacturing and logistics companies throughout the southwest with capabilities to serve numerous large urban areas located within a one- or two-day delivery zone.
"Summit Business Park brings Mohr Capital into one of Arizona's fastest-growing cities. The business park will answer the needs of the growing community and new industries entering the West Valley submarket," said Tom Theobald, senior vice president for Mohr Capital. "We are thankful to work with JLL on this project and look forward to seeing our presence in the West Valley grow."
Summit Business Park will break ground in August 2022 and is slated for completion in summer 2023. Building 1 will be equipped with 106 dock doors, four grade-level doors, 144 trailer parking spaces, 368 auto parking spaces, and a fully secured 145-truck court with a 36-foot clearance. The neighboring Building 2 will feature 58 dock doors, four grade-level doors, 81 trailer parking spaces, 338 auto parking spaces and a fully secured 135-truck court under a 32-foot clearance. The corporate business park environment is conveniently located less than five minutes from Loop 303, Loop 101 and Northern Parkway, making it highly accessible to Maricopa County.
The JLL team of Tony Lydon, John Lydon and Kelly Royal are the leasing agents for the project.
Mohr Capital is a privately held real estate investment firm specializing in the acquisition, development and value enhancement of office, industrial, hotel and retail assets throughout the U.S. The Mohr Capital team has decades of experience in commercial real estate and has completed more than $1 billion in transactions. Guided by a value-driven strategy and an entrepreneurial spirit, the company relies on strong long-term relationships and possesses keen market insights needed to capitalize on undervalued or underperforming properties. With its family office structure, Mohr Capital can close quickly and has a proven track record of delivering the highest risk-adjusted returns. For more information, visit www.mohrcap.com or follow Mohr Capital on LinkedIn.
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CURRENTLY ON TOUR WITH HIS ALL-STARR BAND
LOS ANGELES, Sept. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, UMe released Ringo Starr's third EP, titled simply - EP3. It is available digitally and on CD right now and will be available on 10" vinyl and as a limited edition translucent royal blue cassette on November 18, 2022. To order go, HERE.
"Every song on this EP relates to Peace and Love. When I was in the Beatles we started looking at the world in the 60's and thanks to the hippies a lot of us had a change of mind and peace and love and helping each other and being kind if you can became our goal. So I always look for songs that speak to that and all these songs have the same sentiment just written in a different way. I also love the magic of making a record. I have a lot of fun and I am open minded, and it's great to see what happens."
The result is four new wonderful offerings - "World Go Round", "Everyone and Everything", "Let's Be Friends" and "Free Your Soul". All the songs were recorded at Starr's Roccabella West studio, where he also recorded his Change The World and Zoom In EPs, and they feature a familiar cast of collaborators including Steve Lukather, Linda Perry, Dave Koz, José Antonio Rodriguez, and Bruce Sugar (full credit listing below).
In just 4 tracks, Ringo covers a broad range of style and sound, beginning with the electrifying "World Go Round" which is also out on video today. It was shot in Ringo's home studio by Brent Carpenter and it features Ringo, Steve Lukather and Joseph Williams as they record the track. Watch it here.
Furthering Ringo's consistent messages of positivity he sings, "I know it's hard to carry on, so for you I wrote this song….We all make the world go round, you're not alone in this, we all make the world go round, together, all of us….." this lead track and video affirm the joy and authenticity inherent in everything he creates and in the process of making it.
The soulful "Everyone and Everything" was written by Linda Perry, and it envelopes you in a warm sound from the start including its lyrics, "Show an act of kindness don't expect it back. We could learn to be forgiving, maybe teach someone the same - everything needs changing today…." melodic, poppy and positive it is a classic Ringo song in every way. "Linda is so great, a lot of fun to be around and one of the most beautiful human beings, heart and soul, in the world," Ringo said. "She wrote this track and I loved the sentiment of it."
"Let's Be Friends" was written by Ringo's longtime engineer Bruce Sugar along with Sam Hollander and is upbeat with a funky groove. "I'd worked with Sam before but not in a few years so I thought it would be fun to do it again. Sam came up with the line, Let's Be Friends, and I loved it. He built the rest of the song around it."
"Free Your Soul" has surprised listeners by its tranquil and jazzy sound - written by Ringo and Bruce Sugar - it also features Dave Koz. As Ringo describes it, "Bruce had a start of a song and we had a line - that's all we ever need - if we have one line we can write a song around anything and it turned out really well. And when we were recording it, we just kept jammin - it's like 5 minutes long - and that turned out great because it gave Dave a chance to wail."
The EP comes out while Ringo is on tour with his All Starr Band (Steve Lukather, Colin Hay, Edgar Winter, Hamish Stuart, Warren Ham and Gregg Bissonette). Ringo has been touring with All Starr Bands since 1989 and they have played nearly 500 shows. This iteration was welcomed back to the road on September 5 in Tanglewood where they performed to over 12,000 appreciative fans, 7,000 of them literally singing in the rain. The tour continues with shows this weekend in Florida at Ruth Eckerd Hall – which marks show #488 – then moving on through the States and into Canada and concludes October 20 in Mexico City, Mexico. Full tour dates are listed below.
RINGO STARR 2022 EP3 Credits
September 16 Digital release
November 18 Vinyl & Blue Cassette
World Go Round (Steve Lukather, Joseph Williams)
Drums, Vocals Percussion : Ringo Starr
Guitar: Steve Lukather
Keyboards: Joseph Williams
BGV: Joseph Willams Billy Valentine Zelma Davis Maiya Sykes
Everyone and Everything (Linda Perry)
Produced and Engineered by Linda Perry
Assistant Engineer Luis Flores
Drums, Vocals,Percussion Ringo Starr
Guitar, Percussion: Linda Perry
Bass, Guitar: Billy Mohler
Melotron , Piano , Wurly: Damon Fox
BGV: Linda Perry Billy Valentine Zelma Davis Maiya Sykes
Let's Be Friends (Bruce Sugar, Sam Hollander)
Drums, Vocals: Ringo Starr
Bass: Nathan East
Guitar: Steve Lukather
Keyboards, Horn Arrangement Percussion: Bruce Sugar
Handclaps and Percussion: Sam Hollander
BGV: Billy Valentine Zelma Davis Maiya Sykes
Free Your Soul featuring Dave Koz, Jose Antonio Rodriguez (Richard Starkey, Bruce Sugar)
Drums,Handclaps, Vocals: Ringo Starr
Bass: Nathan East
Tenor Sax : Dave Koz
Nylon Guitar: Jose Antonio Rodriguez
Keyboards,Percussion,Horn Arrangement: Bruce Sugar
BGV Billy Valentine Zelma Davis Maiya Sykes
Produced By: Ringo Starr
Produced, Recorded and Mixed by Bruce Sugar
Mastered By Chris Bellman at Bernie Grundman Mastering
Recorded at Roccabella West, East West Studios, Greenleaf Studios
Assistant Engineer.Logan Taylor
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RSASB 2022 Fall Tour Dates:
Steve Lukather, Colin Hay, Edgar Winter, Hamish Stuart, Warren Ham, Gregg Bissonette
September 5/was June 17 Lenox MA – Tanglewood
September 6/was June 14 Baltimore MD – The Lyric
September 7/was June 15 Baltimore MD – The Lyric
September 9/was June 11 Easton, PA – State Theater
September 10/was June 18 Pittsburgh PA – PPG Arena
September 11/was June 19 Philadelphia, PA – The Met
September 15/was June 24 St Augustine, FL – The Amp
September 16/was June 26 Clearwater FL– Ruth Eckerd Hall
September 17/was June 25 Hollywood FL – Hard Rock
September 19/was June 22 Atlanta, GA – Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre
September 20/was June 21 Richmond, VA – Virginia Credit Union Live
September 22/was June 12 Providence, RI – PPAC
September 23 Bridgeport, CT - Hartford Healthcare Amp
September 24 Atlantic City, NJ - Hard Rock Etess Arena
September 26 Montreal, Quebec - Place Bell
September 27 Kingston, Ontario - Leon's Centre
September 28 Toronto, Ontario - Massey Hall
September 30 Mt Pleasant, MI - Soaring Eagle Casino
October 1 New Buffalo, Mi - Four Winds Casino
October 2 Prior Lake, MN - Mystic Lake Casino
October 4 Winnipeg, Manitoba - Canada Life Centre
October 5 Saskatoon, Saskatchewan - Sasktel Centre
October 6 Lethbridge, Alberta - Enmax Centre
October 8 Abbotsford, BC - Abbotsford Centre
October 9 Penticton, BC - South Okanagon Events Centre
October 11 Seattle, WA - Benaroya Hall
October 12 Portland, OR - Arlene Schnitzer Hall
October 14 San Jose, CA - San Jose Civic Center
October 15 Paso Robles, CA - Vina Robles Amp
October 16 Los Angeles, CA - Greek Theater
October 19 Mexico City, MX - Auditorio Nacional
October 20 Mexico City, MX - Auditorio Nacional
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DALLAS (KDAF) — The $82 million Mega Millions jackpot wasn’t won on Tuesday night so, the jackpot rolls to Friday at an estimated $99 million, but this drawing wasn’t without a winner from the Lone Star State.
The Texas Lottery reports no jackpot or secondary prize winners were in Texas from this drawing but a third-tier prize-winning ticket of a cool $10,000 was sold in the state. Where exactly it did not say, but if your ticket matched four of the five winning numbers along with the Mega Ball, you could be $10K richer.
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WALNUT CREEK, Calif., Nov. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- IRAR Trust Company, a self-directed IRA custodian with expertise in real estate IRAs, today announced the launch of an educational and savings program for real estate agents and their clients. This program is designed to help agents accelerate business growth and secure their retirement.
IRAR plans to share its expertise and new program details at NAR NXT, The REALTOR® Experience, November 11-13, 2022 in Orlando, Florida. This national event is designed to provide REALTORS® with the opportunity to explore new ideas and experiment with cutting-edge innovations to grow their businesses while also providing them with a chance to connect with other industry leaders like IRAR Trust Company. IRAR's executive team will be sharing their expertise at Booth 572 during expo hours throughout NAR NXT.
The IRAR team works with real estate organizations nationwide, providing a retirement solution that allows them to save while investing in what they know: real estate. Agents and their clients can use retirement plans to buy single and multi-family homes, land, and commercial real estate, a strategy that most are unfamiliar with.
As an expert in real estate IRAs, IRAR Trust Company is uniquely positioned to help agents by simplifying the complex rules and regulations surrounding these transactions. The company's team of experienced professionals provides agents with the resources they need to confidently work with their clients on how to use a self-directed IRA to invest in real estate.
"Our team has over 30+ years of experience in real estate investments in IRAs," said founder and CEO, Liane Bathey, "and we want to share this knowledge with every REALTOR® in the country. Our program will provide agents with the understanding and resources they need to use real estate IRAs to grow their businesses and build retirement wealth."
The educational program will include webinars, live events, enrollment seminars, and Q&A sessions with IRAR experts. The program will be open to all real estate agents, regardless of experience level.
The educational events will cover topics such as:
- The basics of self-directed IRAs
- The benefits of investing in real estate with a self-directed IRA
- How to use a self-directed IRA to invest in real estate
- The process for investing in real estate with a self-directed IRA
- The tax advantages of investing in real estate with a self-directed IRA
IRAR Trust Company is a custodian for self-directed IRAs that allow real estate as an investment. IRAR offers clients the chance to save for their retirement in an affordable, sustainable way. The organization has helped clients invest in real estate and achieve their financial dreams since 1996. For more information about what IRAR Trust Company can do for your organization, contact us for a free consultation or to schedule an event.
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WFO MIDLAND/ODESSA Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Sunday, April 9, 2023
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SPECIAL WEATHER STATEMENT
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX
904 PM CDT Sun Apr 9 2023
...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of north central
Andrews and southern Gaines Counties through 945 PM CDT...
At 903 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Gaines County Airport, or 7 miles southwest of Seminole, moving
southeast at 20 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and nickel 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...
Seminole, Gaines County Airport, Paynes Corner and Florey.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
LAT...LON 3260 10290 3276 10278 3265 10235 3238 10256
TIME...MOT...LOC 0203Z 301DEG 18KT 3264 10274
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.88 IN
MAX WIND GUST...55 MPH
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MIAMI (AP) — Chadwick Tromp doubled twice, singled and drove in three runs in his first major league action of the season, leading the Atlanta Braves over the Miami Marlins 5-2 Saturday in the opening game of a doubleheader.
Matt Olson homered and Ronald Acuña Jr. and Robbie Grossman had two hits each for the Braves, who won their fourth straight after losing four of five to the NL East-leading New York Mets.
Atlanta starter Kyle Muller scattered two runs and three hits in five innings. Recalled from Triple-A Gwinnett earlier Saturday, Muller (1-1) walked one and struck out five. Immediately after Muller’s outing, the Braves returned the left-hander to Gwinnett.
“It’s nice to come up here when they need me and produce,” Muller said. “Now they know I’m ready whenever they need me.”
The Marlins have lost 11 of 12 at home and scored 21 runs total through their first 11 games in August.
The 27-year-old Tromp played 33 games for San Francisco in the past two seasons. The Braves claimed the catcher off waivers last September.
“You’re in Triple-A staying ready the whole year then when you get called up, it’s like riding a bike, another day in the office,” Tromp said.
Tromp’s two-run double with the bases loaded capped a three-run fourth and put Atlanta ahead 3-0. Tromp experienced cramping in his left quad as he reached second, prompting immediate attention from Braves training personnel, but he remained in the game.
Miami reduced the gap on Jesús Aguilar’s two-run homer in the bottom half. Aguilar drove a slider from Muller into the seats in left for his 14th home run.
Olson connected off Marlins starter Jesús Luzardo for a solo drive in the fifth and second homer of the series.
The Braves padded their lead on Tromp’s RBI single in the eighth. Perhaps feeling the effects of his earlier double, Tromp stayed at first as the line drive rolled into foul territory in deep left.
“I want to be honest, I think I could have" gone for the extra base, Tromp said. “It was funny. I wanted to go to second. Bring me a wheelchair.”
Jackson Stephens relieved Muller and pitched two scoreless innings. Raisel Iglesias got the three outs in the eighth before Kenley Jansen closed with a scoreless ninth for his 26th save.
“Some (bullpen) guys will have to pitch different roles in the second game,” Braves manager Brian Snitker said. “But we’ve got guys that have experience closing and guys available to pitch.”
In his only other appearance with the Braves this season, Muller allowed seven runs in 2 2/3 innings at Texas May 1. The native of Dallas welcomed another opportunity for a better performance.
“It was my hometown and Nolan Ryan and George W. Bush were there so that really wasn’t the best,” Muller said. “This is awesome – being part of helping the team win and doing my job. It’s the best feeling.”
Luzardo (3-5) allowed four runs and seven hits in five innings. The left-hander walked two and struck out six. His first walk - to Michael Harris II with the bases loaded in the fourth - gave Atlanta a 1-0 lead.
“I had the chance to get out of it there,” Luzardo said. “Unacceptable.”
ROSTER MOVES
The Braves optioned RHP Jay Jackson to Triple-A Gwinnett to open Muller’s spot on the roster.
The Marlins selected RHP A.J. Ladwig from Double-A Pensacola as their 27th man for the doubleheader.
RETURNING TO OLD STOMPING GROUNDS
Former Dallas Cowboys and Miami Dolphins coach Jimmy Johnson threw the ceremonial first pitch before the game. Johnson also spent five seasons at the University of Miami, where the Hall of Fame coach guided the Hurricanes to the 1987 national championship. The Hurricanes played their home games at the Orange Bowl until the facility was razed to build the Marlins’ current home stadium.
TRAINER’S ROOM
Marlins: INF Jazz Chisholm Jr. (right lower back strain) continues to rehab at the club’s spring training facility in Jupiter, but has not moved into baseball activities. ... OF Avisaíl García (left hamstring strain) is continuing his strengthening exercises and began a running program Friday.
UP NEXT
Braves: RHP Ian Anderson (9-6, 5.11) will start the second game of the doubleheader Saturday night. The club has not announced a starter for the series finale Sunday.
Marlins: have not announced a starter for the second game, while LHP Braxton Garrett (2-6, 4.02) will start Sunday.
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The Monkees' Micky Dolenz is suing the FBI for secret files about the band Published September 1, 2022 at 4:04 AM MST Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Email Listen • 0:29 A portion of the band's redacted FBI file has been made public, it alleges the band projected subliminal left wing messages during shows. Copyright 2022 NPR | https://www.knau.org/2022-09-01/the-monkees-micky-dolenz-is-suing-the-fbi-for-secret-files-about-the-band | 2022-09-01 12:24:13 | 0 | https://www.knau.org/2022-09-01/the-monkees-micky-dolenz-is-suing-the-fbi-for-secret-files-about-the-band |
Ukraine rejects Bulgarian president’s claims that Kyiv is to be blamed for Russia’s ongoing war
SOFIA, Bulgaria (AP) — Ukraine on Saturday criticized Bulgaria’s pro-Russian president over his remarks that Kyiv is to blame for Russia’s ongoing war and that supplying arms to Ukraine only prolongs the conflict. President Rumen Radev had told reporters on Friday that he wanted “to make it clear that Ukraine insists on fighting this war.” He also said that the cost of the war “is paid by the whole of Europe.” The Embassy of Ukraine in Bulgaria in a statement on Saturday categorically stated that Kyiv is making all possible efforts to restore peace and rejected Radev’s stance. It says that statements blaming the war on Ukraine only support Russian propaganda. | https://kion546.com/news/2023/07/15/ukraine-rejects-bulgarian-presidents-claims-that-kyiv-is-to-be-blamed-for-russias-ongoing-war/ | 2023-07-15 16:31:10 | 0 | https://kion546.com/news/2023/07/15/ukraine-rejects-bulgarian-presidents-claims-that-kyiv-is-to-be-blamed-for-russias-ongoing-war/ |
Aviation Industry Leader Collaborates with WM
CHANDLER, Ariz., Aug. 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- AvAir, an inventory solutions provider for the aviation aftermarket, is proud to announce it is now working with WM to improve its sustainability efforts. WM is the leading environmental service and solutions provider in North America and will provide an extensive evaluation and recommendations on how AvAir can improve its operations to reduce its environmental impact.
"From how we serve our customers and employees to how our operations are run on a daily basis, we are always trying to improve our processes and services," said Mike Bianco, CEO of AvAir. "Assessing our operations to improve efficiency and reduce environmental impacts is something my team and I care deeply about. We look forward to working hand-in-hand with the sustainability team at WM."
AvAir is headquartered in Chandler, Ariz. with operations in Dublin, Ireland. It has been named the Supplier of the Year for 2021 and 2022 by Airline Economics, the leading industry trade publication. It has also been recognized for its work in sustainability by The Aviation 100 two years in a row, AvAir received the Environmental Sustainability award.
AvAir offers solutions for customers and suppliers to buy, sell, exchange, loan, lease, or consign inventories with more than 26 million in-stock parts. The company is ISO 9001, AS9120, and ASA 100 certified and adheres to the highest quality standards in all phases: purchasing, receiving, stocking, sales, and shipping.
For more information about AvAir, visit AvAir.aero.
About AvAir
Founded in 2000, Arizona-based AvAir is a global leader in the aviation aftermarket, providing customized inventory solutions for airlines, OEMs, and MROs. AvAir offers solutions for customers and suppliers to buy, sell, exchange, loan, lease, or consign inventories with more than 26 million in-stock parts. Recognized as a global leader, AvAir has been named "No. 1 Parts Supplier of the Year" by Airline Economics and "Fastest Growing Companies in America." by Inc. 5000. For more about AvAir, visit AvAir.aero.
Contact: Claire Natale
Email: claire@evolveprandmarketing.com
Phone: 202.294.5999
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CHICO — The pasta-bilities will be endless at the Pasta on the Plaza fundraiser event to benefit the Boys & Girls Club.
The spaghetti dinner, presented by Five Star Bank, will take place tonight at 628 Wall St. from 5 to 8 p.m.
The fundraiser directly supports the Chico campus, which serves over 500 youth annually, ages five to 18. Tickets cost $12 per person or $45 for a family of four.
Tickets can be purchased at the Boys & Girls Club Chico Ostrander Clubhouse at 601 Wall St.
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Attendees can register to win Alaska cruises, pan for gold, sample Alaska craft beers and more
SEATTLE, Oct. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Holland America Line is bringing the Great Land to Phoenix, Arizona, with the all-day Alaska Cruise and Travel Show Saturday, Nov. 5, 2022, at the Hilton Scottsdale Resort and Villas. The free-to-attend, action-packed expo runs from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and invites locals who are dreaming about an Alaska cruise vacation to come learn, engage and see the best ways to experience this incredible destination with Holland America Line.
Having celebrated its 75th Anniversary of Alaska exploration in 2022, Holland America Line is rolling out the red carpet with an immersive display of all-things Alaska for the event. Attendees will be able to meet the people who bring Alaska to life, make s'mores, take part in gold panning (and keep what they find!), try their hand at axe throwing, and enjoy live presentations and demonstrations.
"No one knows Alaska like Holland America Line, and our Alaska Cruise and Travel Show enables us to show off our decades of expertise through engaging and hands-on experiences," said Bill Fletcher, senior director, destination marketing, Holland America Line. "Alaska is an easy-access, bucket-list destination for residents of the Phoenix area and a great escape from the heat. By hosting this event we'll be able to reach people who are thinking about an Alaska cruise but want to learn more from our team and our partners."
Those who register and attend will have a chance to win one of seven Alaska cruises for two. Attendees who book a Holland America Line Alaska cruise or Cruisetour at the show will receive a special promotional offer, including up to $350 spending credit per stateroom.
Scheduled for the Alaska Cruise and Travel Show presented by Holland America Line:
- Attendees can meet an Alaskan Lumberjack from the Great Alaskan Lumberjack Show in Ketchikan, Alaska, who will demonstrate axe throwing, and attendees will have the opportunity to test their own skills.
- Just like the prospectors of the Klondike Gold Rush of the 1800s attendees can pan for real gold and perhaps take home an authentic nugget.
- Attendees will feel like they are at McKinley Chalet Resort's Denali Square as they roast marshmallows and make s'mores around a faux firepit.
- Attendees will learn more about Holland America Line's enrichment and entertainment programming that brings Alaska on board through authentic experiences that focus on culture, cuisine and adventures ashore.
- All who attend will enjoy live presentations from Alaska operators to see and hear about what they can experience in Alaska.
Shore excursion operators — from the White Pass and Yukon Route Railway in Skagway to the Great Alaskan Lumberjack Show in Ketchikan — and Holland America Line representatives will be on hand to share more about what to expect when traveling to Alaska with the only cruise line that ventures into the Yukon Territory (hint: it involves river rafting, zip-lining and going deep into the wilderness to spot grizzlies and caribou).
The Alaska Cruise and Travel Show is presented by Holland America Line and co-presented by Expedia Cruises in North Scottsdale. Other sponsors include Alaska Airlines, Allen Marine, Icy Straight Point and the Alaska Railroad.
Cruising to Alaska in 2023
In 2023, six Holland America Line ships will explore Alaska, either roundtrip from Seattle, Washington; roundtrip from Vancouver, B.C. Canada; or one-way between Whittier (Anchorage), Alaska, and Vancouver. Every Alaska cruise includes a visit to one or more of Alaska's iconic glacier destinations. The line's cruises offer more visits to Glacier Bay National Park, the "must-see" of every visit to Alaska, and during the Glacier Bay experience all ships sail with a Huna native interpretive guide as well as a park ranger who provide commentary and information on Alaska's famed national park.
Exclusive Cruisetours Explore the Denali and the Yukon
The Alaska landscape is one of the few places in the world that is best seen by combining a cruise with an overland adventure, and Holland America Line's award-winning Cruisetours offer guests 16 options that showcase remote and off-the-beaten path regions. Holland America Line is the only cruise company to weave must-see sites such as Denali National Park — the centerpiece of every Cruisetour — with the unspoiled reaches of Canada's Yukon Territory.
For more information about the Alaska Travel Show presented by Holland America Line, visit the Alaska Cruise and Travel Show website, consult a travel advisor, call 1-877-SAIL HAL (877-724-5425) or visit hollandamerica.com . To register for the Alaska Travel Show, visit AlaskaTravelShow.com.
For more information about Holland America Line, consult a travel advisor, call 1-877-SAIL HAL (877-724-5425) or visit hollandamerica.com.
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How Punxsutawney Phil’s prediction affects your wardrobe
Last year, on Feb. 2, Punxsutawney Phil saw his shadow, signaling that we would have six more weeks of winter. Tomorrow, the famed immortal groundhog will make his celebrated annual appearance to determine how long the cold weather will last.
Since it’s impossible to predict Phil’s forecast, it can be challenging to stock your wardrobe for the next couple of months. To help you choose wisely, here’s what you need, no matter what the groundhog sees.
The legend of Punxsutawney Phil
Candlemas is celebrated 40 days after Christmas on Feb. 2. According to an old English folk song, if the day of Candlemas is “fair and bright,” there will be a second round of winter. If, on the other hand, it’s cloudy, winter will be banished for the year.
The first time Groundhog Day appeared in the newspaper was in 1886. In 1887, the first official trek to Gobbler’s Knob (in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania) was made, and a groundhog officially took over the task of determining the length of winter.
According to the lore, this is not just any groundhog, there is — and only has ever been — one Punxsutawney Phil. He has been making predictions since the very first Groundhog Day. Once every summer, at the Groundhog Picnic, Phil takes a single sip of a secret elixir, which adds seven years to his life. When it comes to his predictions, Phil is never wrong.
Four fun facts about Punxsutawney Phil
- Phil has a wife named Phyliss, but so far, the couple has no children.
- Depending on the time of year, Phil can weigh anywhere from 11-17 pounds.
- Although his tastes change and he may eat carrots and apples from time to time, his favorite foods are kale, sweet potatoes, corn on the cob and bananas.
- When he isn’t visiting schools, attending sporting events, participating in parades or meeting fans, Phil loves nothing more than to relax with a good book.
What to wear if Phil sees his shadow
When Punxsutawney Phil sees his shadow, there will be six more weeks of cold weather. That means you’ll need to lean toward a wardrobe filled with coats, gloves and other items to help keep you warm.
Lands’ End Women’s Faux Fur Hood Long Down Winter Coat
This stylish coat features a faux fur-trimmed hood and a water-resistant shell to keep you warm and dry in all types of weather. The coat falls to just above the knees and the hood is removable. Sold by Kohl’s
Amazon Essentials Men’s Lightweight Hooded Puffer Jacket
If that groundhog predicts more cold weather, this puffer jacket has a hooded design with a zippered closure to keep you warm. It’s water-resistant and packs down into a small carry bag for convenience. Sold by Amazon
Columbia Boys’ Lightning Lift II Jacket
This relaxed-fit jacket offers a great balance of mobility and warmth. It has adjustable cuffs, fleece-lined pockets and reflective details to remain visible in low-light conditions. Sold by Dick’s Sporting Goods
Dream Pairs Women’s Warm Faux Fur Lined Mid-Calf Winter Snow Boots
These calf-high, Thermolite-insulated boots are rated to keep your feet warm down to minus 25 degrees. They feature all-weather protection with a convenient zipper closure for easy removal. Sold by Amazon
ActionHeat Battery Heated Scarf
Until you’ve tried a heated scarf, you won’t realize the comfort it delivers. This weather-resistant item heats up to 120 degrees to keep you toasty. For convenience, this offering is machine-washable. Sold by Dick’s Sporting Goods
What to wear if Phil doesn’t see his shadow
When Punxsutawney Phil doesn’t see his shadow, it means the weather will be warming up. If that’s the case, you can wear clothing that ushers in the spring.
Patagonia Women’s Better Sweater 1/4-Zip Pullover
This stylish slim-fit pullover is an ideal between-seasons sweater. It has a zippered security pocket and a wind flap, and it’s made from 100% recycled polyester. Sold by Dick’s Sporting Goods
Champion Men’s Powerblend Fleece Hooded Sweatshirt
A quality hoodie is suitable for nearly any season. This offering from Champion has a soft fleece blend, a front kangaroo pocket and the familiar logo. For convenience, this hoodie is machine-washable. Sold by Amazon
Gloria Vanderbilt Women’s Amanda Classic Jeans
We would never suggest that Phil could be wrong, but with these classic jeans, you’ll be ready for any type of weather. The stretchy denim construction and tapered leg provide comfort and style. Sold by Kohl’s
Nina Leonard Plus-Size Bar Back Tie-Dye Maxi Dress
If you’re truly ready for spring, this tie-dye maxi dress has a dazzling pattern that makes it perfect for transitioning into warmer weather. It’s sleeveless with a high-low hem and a scoop neck. Sold by Kohl’s
Brooks Men’s Revel 5 Neutral Running Shoes
As weather conditions change, the urge to get back on the road can be overwhelming. These springy Brooks running shoes are designed to be comfortable on long treks. The soft cushioning adapts to your weight, stride and speed to better protect your feet. Sold by Amazon
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VI continues its support of Miles To Go, the Company's charity of choice, which is focused on providing essential supplies to the homeless community in Central Florida
ORLANDO, Fla., Sept. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Vacation Innovations ("VI" or the "Company"), a leading provider of travel-related products, software, and services, today announced its sponsorship of the first annual Miles To Go ("MTG") 5K, which will help the charity provide homeless individuals in Central Florida with basic necessities they may not otherwise be able to access. The 5K will be held at Bill Frederick Park on Saturday, September 24, 2022, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Miles To Go Charities was founded in 2018 by then-9-year-old Miles Newbold, son of VI CEO Chad Newbold, who saw a need in his community and created supply bags for the homeless. To date, MTG has distributed more than 6,000 bags filled with intentionally curated essential items to the homeless community in Central Florida. All proceeds from the 5K will directly benefit the charity's efforts.
"We're so thankful for Vacation Innovations' continued support," said Danielle Newbold, who founded MTG alongside her son, Miles. "Our mission is to spread love one bag at a time, and support from sponsors like VI helps us reach even more individuals in need."
Vacation Innovations has been a strong supporter of MTG since the charity began in 2018 and is covering the registration cost for its Orlando-based employees to participate in the 5K. For more information on MTG, including how to register for the 5K, visit milestogocharities.org.
"Miles To Go truly has a special place in my heart, not just because of my family's involvement, but because of the impact it has on our community" said Chad Newbold, CEO of Vacation Innovations. "We strive to make a positive impact on those around us, and I'm proud that our long-standing relationship with MTG has and will continue to allow us to do just that."
Vacation Innovations was founded upon the principle of treating people with respect, and the Company believes that principle comes with a responsibility that extends beyond the walls of its offices into the communities in which its employees work and live. As part of VI's corporate spirit of giving, the Company actively engages in supporting local charities and causes that address the crisis of homelessness and encourages its employees to do the same.
Miles To Go Charities (milestogocharities.org) was founded in 2018 by then-9-year-old Miles Newbold. It all began when Miles asked his mom to give money to someone at a red light. After an open and honest talk, Miles came up with the idea to instead provide bags of essential supplies to those in need. A 501(c)(3) charitable organization, Miles To Go collects, organizes and distributes essential products from toothbrushes and socks to hand sanitizer and bottled water to the homeless community in and around Orlando and beyond. What started as a simple idea has grown significantly, and the organization has now provided more than 6,000 supply bags to those who need it most.
Founded in 1999, Vacation Innovations (vacationinnovations.com) is a leading provider of travel-related products, software and services. Leveraging advanced digital marketing strategies, sophisticated software solutions, and decades of experience in vacation ownership, VI brings new vacation opportunities to a diverse audience of novice and seasoned travelers alike. The Vacation Innovations family of brands offers a wide range of travel services, including simplified resort rentals, online advertising and marketing products for by-owner timeshare sales and rentals, licensed timeshare brokerage and title transfer services, as well as customized owner services and product solutions for timeshare resorts, resort developers, HOAs and timeshare management companies. VI was honored at GNEX 2022 with the Perspective Magazine Awards for Best Overall Company, Best Membership Program, Best Team, and Best Marketing Professional.
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Oklahoma Senate overrules Stitt’s vetoes, Chief Batton reacts
Okla. (KXII) -The Oklahoma Senate overruled two of Governor Kevin Stitt’s vetoes for tribal compacts.
For tribes in Oklahoma, this gives them an extra year.
And for Chief Gary Batton of the Choctaw Nation, this gives him hope, “there will always be tomorrow, so there will always be hope or an opportunity to have these discussions. Now am I skeptical? Yes, I’m very skeptical because trust has been broken.”
Back in May, Governor Stitt vetoed House Bill 1005 and Senate Bill 26.
House Bill 1005 extends motor vehicle tags, through the end of 2024.
Senate Bill 26 also extends tribal compacts dealing with taxes on tobacco through 2024.
Stitt said he’s okay with the 50-50 share of tobacco tax revenues but wants to limit the term ‘Indian country’ which to him is too broad.
“There’s jurisdiction and then there’s land-based, just because the State of Oklahoma has jurisdiction does not mean they own all of the land in the State of Oklahoma, just because we have jurisdiction does not mean we own all the property,” Batton said.
Monday, the state senate vote overrode both vetoes.
In a statement, Stitt says, “I am trying to protect Eastern Oklahoma from turning into a reservation, and I’ve been working to ensure these compacts are the best deal for all four million Oklahomans. Unfortunately, the Senate seems to disagree and used an illegitimate process to do so.”
“He still has the ability to negotiate the compact, so it’s a matter of fact it just extends it for another year so we will continue to work with the governor as we go throughout this coming year to hopefully get again a successful compact for the both of us,” Batton said.
But if these compacts aren’t renewed or negotiated, “Senator Treat talked about all tribes this morning. If we lose this, the State of Oklahoma will lose $53 million for the state and so I don’t see how that really benefits all 4 million,” Batton added.
Chief Batton said for the Choctaw Nation alone, without a renewal, the Choctaw Nation would have to pay $8 million to the state.
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This story is part of the My Unsung Hero series, from the Hidden Brain team, about people whose kindness left a lasting impression on someone else.
In 1985, physician Abraham Verghese was living and working in Johnson City, Tenn. He was a specialist in infectious diseases, and was well known for treating people living with AIDS. He became close to many of his patients, including a man named Frank.
"He was remarkably, I thought, brave about what he knew he was facing," Verghese recalled. "He understood the inevitability of what was coming. And rather than sinking into despair, he was an organizer, and he cared for his partner and was involved with civic events to the best that he could be."
Verghese remembers Frank reflecting on his life — the many places he had visited, the fascinating people he had met.
"And he said ... 'I feel sorry for the people who die, who, at whatever age, haven't had the chance to broaden their vision, follow their dreams the way I had.'"
For Verghese, it was a moment of clarity about his own dreams and aspirations.
"I just remember the words sort of piercing me," Verghese said. "This recognition that, you know, there's only one life."
After that, Verghese decided to take a chance on his ambition of becoming a novelist. He applied for and was accepted at the prestigious Iowa Writers' Workshop. And in 1992, he gave up his tenured position as a physician, cashed in his 401(k), and moved with his wife and young children to Iowa City.
Today, Verghese is a physician as well as the author of multiple books, including his latest, The Covenant Of Water.
"And I wouldn't have done it, but for Frank's encouragement," Verghese said.
My Unsung Hero is also a podcast — new episodes are released every Tuesday. To share the story of your unsung hero with the Hidden Brain team, record a voice memo on your phone and send it to myunsunghero@hiddenbrain.org.
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He is on his way back.
Boston Red Sox left-hander James Paxton will likely start his rehab stint soon.
He is on his way back.
Boston Red Sox left-hander James Paxton will likely start his rehab stint soon.
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MANILA, Philippines (AP) — A Philippine coast guard commander said Friday that the tragic scenes of death his team saw aboard a gutted ferry, including bodies of adults clutching children, had moved them to tears and sparked fears other passengers could be found dead in the still-smoldering ship.
At least 29 of more than 250 people onboard the M/V Lady Mary Joy 3 were killed in the blaze that raged through the ferry Wednesday while it was on an overnight trip from the southern Zamboanga city to Jolo town in Sulu province. At least seven passengers, including two army soldiers, remained missing in the country’s deadliest sea disaster this year, the coast guard said.
Basilan Governor Jim Hataman initially reported 31 deaths Thursday but later reduced the toll to 29 after search and rescue groups crossed-checked their figures.
All 35 crew members survived, including the captain, who issued an abandon-ship order when the fire hit close to midnight and then ran the ferry aground on an island off Basilan province to give remaining passengers a better chance to survive, coast guard officials said.
Many passengers jumped into the sea in panic without life jackets and were saved by rescuers but at least 11 drowned. When a team of coast guard personnel, including Bureau of Fire officers, boarded the burned ferry on Baluk-baluk island’s coast, they discovered the bodies of 18 passengers scattered on the uppermost open-air economy deck and another floor below, coast guard Commander Chadley Salahuddin said.
The passengers, including an adult clutching a child by the railing, could have easily jumped into the sea and survived like many others but failed to do so for unclear reasons. Two passengers, apparently siblings who were among the missing, were found holding each other in a bathroom, he said.
“When I first saw that scene, I was moved to tears with some of my men,” Salahuddin told The Associated Press by telephone. “It was a short journey. Why did so many have to die?”
“What if my mother or my other loved ones were the ones who were trapped here? They were just a step away from the open sides but why did they not jump off like the others?” Salahuddin asked.
The passengers, some of whom were burned beyond recognition, could have been overcome by smoke and passed out or could have been immobilized injuries. Some survivors said they heard a series of firecracker-like blasts during the fire but Salahuddin said all of those details could only be confirmed by investigators.
He feared more bodies could be found in the lower enclosed decks, which remained dangerously hot and could not be inspected on Thursday by his team.
His team found a partly burned rifle, which may have been left by a police officer who was among the passengers who survived, Salahuddin said, adding that there was no sign of a bomb explosion at least in the upper decks that they managed to inspect.
The steel-hulled ferry could accommodate up to 430 people and was not overcrowded, said another coast guard official, Commodore Rejard Marfe.
According to the manifest, it was carrying 205 passengers and a 35-member crew, Marfe said. In addition, it had a security contingent of four coast guard marshals, who all survived. Eight soldiers were traveling to Sulu.
Threats posed by Muslim insurgents, including those aligned with the Islamic State group, remain a security issue in the southern Philippines, where cargo and passenger ships are provided extra security by the coast guard and other law enforcement agencies in vulnerable regions.
Marfe said officials are investigating whether the 33-year-old ferry was seaworthy, if there were passengers not listed on the manifest, and whether the crew properly guided passengers to safety.
Sea accidents are common in the Philippines because of frequent storms, badly maintained vessels, overcrowding and spotty enforcement of safety regulations, especially in remote provinces.
In December 1987, the ferry Dona Paz sank after colliding with a fuel tanker, killing more than 4,300 people in the world’s worst peacetime maritime disaster.
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SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A high profile volunteer helped serve hotmeals to those who need it. Bishop Joseph bambera helped serve those who stopped by the Saint Francis of Assisi Kitchen on Tuesday.
The kitchen has been open and serving those in need in the community for over 40 years, and the kitchen provides a free, hot, nutritious meal to all guests every day of the year.
Bishop Bambera says they are an important part of the community.
“It continues to be not only a place that responds to people in need, but a place that generates so much of a desire on the part of the people who have means to help their brothers and sisters,” said Bishop Bambera.
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New study indicates dementia signs can be detected nearly a decade before diagnosis
A new study from researchers at the University of Cambridge indicates it may be possible to detect dementia within a patient nearly a decade before they are diagnosed.
The findings now make it possible to screen at-risk patients who qualify for early medical treatment to reduce their risk of dementia. Moreover, new treatments have the potential to become more widely available for clinical trials.
The study was published in Alzheimer's & Dementia: The Journal of the Alzheimer's Association. Researchers used information from the U.K. Biobank database to look for impairments relating to dementia, including problem-solving and number recall.
"When we looked back at patients' histories, it became clear that they were showing some cognitive impairment several years before their symptoms became obvious enough to prompt a diagnosis," said the study's author Nol Swaddiwudhipong in a statement to Bloomberg.
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NEW STUDY SUGGESTS STEROIDS MAY CHANGE THE STRUCTURE OF THE BRAIN
"The impairments were often subtle, but across a number of aspects of cognition," Swaddiwudhipon added. "This is a step towards us being able to screen people who are at greatest risk — for example, people over 50 or those who have high blood pressure or do not do enough exercise — and intervene at an earlier stage to help them reduce their risk."
The database researchers from Cambridge relied on also had information regarding memory, reaction times, grip strength, weight loss and the number of falls. Therefore, researchers were able to determine if there were signs of dementia based on when the data was first collected, approximately five to nine years before their diagnosis.
COGNITIVE DECLINE CAN BE AVOIDED WITH SIMPLE, EVERYDAY EXERCISES, NEW STUDY SUGGESTS
Some of the trends and signs that researchers found were that individuals who were more likely to develop Alzheimer's were more likely to have fallen within 12 months of their full diagnosis.
Moreover, patients who developed the disease had trouble with problem-solving, reaction times, prospective memory and pair matching. For every condition analyzed by scientists, poor health was always reported, sometimes years before the diagnosis. | https://www.wogx.com/news/new-study-indicates-dementia-signs-can-be-detected-nearly-a-decade-before-diagnosis | 2022-10-14 08:10:16 | 0 | https://www.wogx.com/news/new-study-indicates-dementia-signs-can-be-detected-nearly-a-decade-before-diagnosis |
Woman appears to have huffed cans of air in car before explosion blew out windows, police say
STURBRIDGE, Mass. (WFSB/Gray News) - A woman survived an explosion in her vehicle over the weekend, according to police.
Police in Sturbridge, Massachusetts, said they responded to a call about a vehicle explosion on Charlton Road around 3:50 p.m. on Saturday.
When emergency crews arrived, they said they found a car with all the glass blown out and all four doors open but still attached.
Firefighters reported that they found a woman with minor injuries, whom they treated at the scene. She refused to be taken to a hospital.
Though the woman wasn’t identified, her vehicle had Connecticut plates.
The investigation remained ongoing as of Wednesday, but police said it was suspected that the woman may have been in the car with the windows closed huffing cans of compressed air. She then attempted to light a cigarette.
Police cited the American Addiction Centers in their news release.
“Huffing is a type of substance abuse that involves inhaling fumes from household substances in order to experience a high,” they cited.
“Often times these fumes are highly flammable,” said Chief John Grasso of Sturbridge Fire Department. “The buildup of these fumes inside the car followed by the attempt to light the cigarette appears to have caused an explosion resulting in the injuries to the female and the damage to the vehicle and surrounding vehicles.”
The Sturbridge Police Department responded to the scene and helped the owners of other vehicles that were damaged from the incident.
No other injuries were reported.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate Judiciary Committee is expected to vote Thursday on a new ethics code for the Supreme Court, an attempt to respond to recent revelations about justices’ interactions with wealthy donors and others. Republicans are strongly opposed, arguing the ethics bill could “destroy” the high court.
The committee’s legislation would impose new ethics rules on the court and a process to enforce them, including new standards for transparency around recusals, gifts and potential conflicts of interest. Democrats first pushed the legislation after reports earlier this year that Justice Clarence Thomas participated in luxury vacations and a real estate deal with a top GOP donor — and after Chief Justice John Roberts declined to testify before the committee about the ethics of the court.
Since then, news reports also revealed that Justice Samuel Alito had taken a luxury vacation with a GOP donor. And The Associated Press reported last week that Justice Sonia Sotomayor, aided by her staff, has advanced sales of her books through college visits over the past decade.
“Just about every week now, we learn something new and deeply troubling about the justices serving on the Supreme Court, the highest court in the land in the United States, and their conduct outside the courtroom,” Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Dick Durbin, D-Ill., said this week. “Let me tell you, if I or any member of the Senate failed to report an all-expense paid luxury getaway or if we used our government staff to help sell books we wrote, we’d be in big trouble.”
Even though the ethics legislation has little chance of passing the Senate — it would need at least nine GOP votes to pass, and Republicans appear united against it — Democrats say the spate of revelations means that enforceable standards on the court are necessary.
“The Roberts court has not been able to clean up its own mess,” said Democratic Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse of Rhode Island, the lead sponsor of the ethics bill.
The legislation comes after years of increasing tension, and increasing partisanship, on the committee over the judiciary. Then-President Donald Trump nominated three conservative justices to the Supreme Court, all of whom were confirmed when Republicans were in the Senate majority and with considerable opposition from Democrats. The court has as a result shifted sharply to the right, overturning the nationwide right to an abortion and other liberal priorities.
In a news conference on Wednesday, Republicans on the committee said they would fight the ethics bill, which they said would undermine the separation of powers and is more about Democratic opposition to the court’s decisions than its ethics. They are expected to offer several amendments to the legislation in the committee meeting on Thursday.
“It’s not about ethics or accountability,” said Iowa Sen. Chuck Grassley, a senior Republican on the panel. “It’s about outcomes they don’t like.”
South Carolina Sen. Lindsey Graham, the top Republican on the Judiciary panel, said that if the bill were to ever pass, “the Supreme Court as we know it would be destroyed.” Congress should stay out of the court’s business, Graham said.
The legislation would mandate a new Supreme Court “code of conduct” with a process for adjudicating the policy modeled on lower courts that do have ethics codes. It would require that justices provide more information about potential conflicts of interest, allow impartial panels of judges to review justices’ decisions not to recuse and require public, written explanations about their decisions not to recuse. It would also seek to improve transparency around gifts received by justices and set up a process to investigate and enforce violations around required disclosures.
Though Democrats had pushed versions of the ethics legislation in the past, the current push came after news reports revealed Thomas’ close relationship with Dallas billionaire and GOP donor Harlan Crow. Crow had purchased three properties belonging to Thomas and his family in a transaction worth more than $100,000 that Thomas never disclosed, according to the nonprofit investigative journalism organization ProPublica. The organization also revealed that Crow gifted Thomas and his wife, Ginni, with hundreds of thousands of dollars worth of annual vacations and trips over several decades.
Durbin had invited Roberts to testify at a hearing, but he declined, saying that testimony by a chief justice is exceedingly rare because of the importance of preserving judicial independence. Roberts also provided a “Statement on Ethics Principles and Practices” signed by all nine justices that described the ethical rules they follow about travel, gifts and outside income.
While the rules were not new, the statement provided by Roberts said that the undersigned justices “reaffirm and restate foundational ethics principles and practices to which they subscribe in carrying out their responsibilities as Members of the Supreme Court of the United States.”
Besides Sotomayor’s push for book sales, the AP reported that universities have used trips by justices as a lure for financial contributions by placing them in event rooms with wealthy donors and that justices have taken expenses-paid teaching trips to attractive locations that are light on actual classroom instruction. | https://pix11.com/ap-political/ap-senate-judiciary-panel-to-consider-ethics-rules-for-supreme-court/ | 2023-07-20 11:00:57 | 1 | https://pix11.com/ap-political/ap-senate-judiciary-panel-to-consider-ethics-rules-for-supreme-court/ |
Updated June 12, 2023 at 10:37 AM ET
The indictment of former president Donald Trump over his handling of classified documents has drawn mixed reactions from his fellow Republicans.
Many GOP lawmakers and presidential candidates — including Trump himself — have decried his innocence and lashed out against what they're calling the weaponization of the U.S. Justice Department.
Some, however, have been more critical of Trump's actions. That camp includes several former members of his administration, like former Attorney General Bill Barr, who told Fox News Sunday that "if even half of it is true, then he's toast."
And on Monday, former national security adviser John Bolton said he too sees "big trouble for Donald Trump."
"I think this is a potentially catastrophic turn of events for him," Bolton told Morning Edition's Steve Inskeep. "It certainly should be, because if proven in trial ... it should put Trump in jail for a long time."
Bolton, who was Trump's third national security adviser from spring 2018 until his firing in the fall of 2019, is no stranger to the world of classified documents — or to criticizing Trump.
In 2020 Bolton published The Room Where It Happened, a memoir about his time in the White House that was highly critical of Trump's approach to foreign policy and the presidency in general.
The Trump administration sued to try to block the book's publication, alleging that Bolton hadn't gone through the proper clearance process and that his manuscript contained classified information. A judge declined that request, but said Bolton's conduct raised national security concerns. The Biden administration dismissed the lawsuit and prosecutors dropped a grand jury investigation the following year.
Several years later and on the cusp of another presidential election, Bolton is calling for Trump to be held to the same standard as anybody else.
If any of the tens of thousands of people in the federal government with security classification are found to deviate from the rules in the slightest, they face severe penalties, he says, including service members being discharged.
And he points to Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis' — one of Trump's primary challengers — comments over the weekend that he would have been "court-martialed in a New York minute" if he had retained classified documents while in the Navy.
"We have to hold everyone accountable equally, and that does not exclude the president," Bolton adds. "I think this is a real issue that's going to have profound impacts on our national security if we don't take it seriously."
He also thinks Trump should withdraw from the presidential race, though acknowledges that's not likely to happen.
"He will try and delay this trial past the election, hoping that he'll win and can then pardon himself," he says. "But a really innocent man would insist on trial at the earliest possible date."
This interview has been edited and condensed for clarity.
Interview highlights
On Trump's argument that he did nothing wrong
If Trump had followed standard procedures, if anybody could have trusted him with the documents, if he wanted to write a book about his time as president, there were procedures that could have been set up. He disregarded all of those, which is how the National Archives eventually took this case to the Justice Department. But it's the obstruction, it's the refusal to give back the documents when they were demanded by subpoena and through extensive discussions about what was required, that's what tips this over the edge beyond any doubt.
On why the allegations are so serious — and believable
I think anybody who tries to say that somehow this isn't serious, this is a storage issue, are probably people who have never handled a classified document in their lives, don't understand what's at stake here, and it really is a national security issue. And Trump has displayed utter disdain for these constraints. He did so, I saw it over and over again, when he was president. The conduct that's alleged by the indictment is entirely believable to me ... the government has to prove it, and I hope they do it soon.
On the timing of Trump's legal proceedings
One real issue here is how quickly this goes to trial. Donald Trump says he's completely innocent. Well, if he's completely innocent he should want this stain on his reputation removed as soon as possible. An innocent person would say "I want a trial in a couple months." Let's see what Donald Trump does.
On Republicans' attacks on the Justice Department
Take it for granted Democrats don't prosecute Democrats, believe all that, that Hillary [Clinton] should have been prosecuted, that Joe Biden should be prosecuted and they weren't and that's an injustice. Accept that for the sake of argument and then ask these candidates the question: Does that mean you give Donald Trump a free pass? Is your answer to the double standard problem to have no standard at all?
Republicans used to believe if you didn't prosecute criminals you'd have more crime, and I think that insight was right then and it's right now. The way you correct the double standard is to take the politics out of the decision-making, and if you do that, Donald Trump should be at trial as soon as possible.
The broadcast interview was edited by Mohamad ElBardicy.
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NEW YORK (AP) — Former Vice President Mike Pence blames Donald Trump for endangering his family “and all those serving at the Capitol” on Jan. 6 in a new memoir released Tuesday.
In “So Help Me God,” Pence recounts, for the first time in his own words, the Republican former president’s extraordinary effort to push him to overturn the results of the 2020 election and shares his account of the day thousands of rioters stormed the Capitol, with some chanting “Hang Mike Pence.”
“They had come to protest the result of the election and to prevent Congress from fulfilling its responsibility to open and count the Electoral College votes,” Pence writes. “And, as I later learned, many had come looking for me.”
The book, which traces Pence’s life in politics — from serving as youth coordinator for a local Democratic Party to watching then-Vice President Al Gore certify his election loss days after Pence had been sworn in as a member of Congress — largely defends Trump, glossing over and whitewashing many of his most contentious episodes. “I had always been loyal to President Donald Trump,” the book begins.
But Pence, who spent years refusing to publicly criticize his old boss, makes clear that Jan. 6, 2021, was a breaking point in which, he writes, Trump’s “reckless words had endangered my family and all those serving at the Capitol.”
“For four years, we had a close working relationship. It did not end well,” Pence writes, summing up their time in the White House. Still, he adds, “we parted amicably when our service to the nation drew to a close. In the months that followed, we spoke from time to time, but when the president returned to the rhetoric that he was using before that tragic day and began to publicly criticize those of us who defended the Constitution, I decided it would be best to go our separate ways.”
The book, published by Simon & Schuster, comes as Pence appears increasingly likely to run for president in 2024, a move that would put him in direct conflict with Trump, who is expected to formally launch his own reelection campaign in Florida on Tuesday night.
Pence, who in the book never directly states that Democrat Joe Biden won fairly, writes that when Trump first suggested holding a rally in Washington on Jan. 6, the day Pence was set to preside over the election’s certification, he thought it was a good idea. “My first thought was that a rally that day might be useful as a way to call even more attention to the proceedings on the floor of the House and Senate,” he writes.
Instead, Pence describes sitting in the Senate chamber and presiding over the certification when the Senate parliamentarian leaned over to inform him that rioters had breached the building and a member of his Secret Service detail rushing over to insist they leave. Pence refused to vacate the building and was instead ushered to a Senate loading dock, where he spent hours, surrounded by staff and family members, making calls to military and congressional leaders to coordinate the government’s response, as the president — who never bothered to check in on Pence’s safety — sat cloistered, watching TV.
“All around was a blur of motion and chaos: security and police officers directing people to safety, staffers shouting and running for shelter. I could see the intensity in the eyes of the Secret Service detail; it was audible, too, in the voices of the Capitol Police. I could hear the fall of footsteps and angry chanting,” Pence writes. Still, Pence insists he was “not afraid,” only angry at what was unfolding.
At 2:24 p.m., as Pence remained in hiding, Trump fired off that infamous tweet saying Pence “didn’t have the courage to do what should have been done to protect our Country and our Constitution.”
“I just shook my head,” Pence said he responded. “The truth was, as reckless as the president’s tweet was, I really didn’t have time for it. Rioters were ransacking the Capitol. … The president had decided to be part of the problem. I was determined to be part of the solution. I ignored the tweet and got back to work.”
Pence also describes Trump’s campaign to pressure him to reject the results of the election by rejecting Electoral College votes or sending them back to the states, even though the Constitution makes clear that the vice president’s role is purely ceremonial.
During one lunch on Nov. 16, 2020, Pence said he told Trump that “if the legal challenges came up short and if he was unwilling to concede, he could simply accept the results of the elections, move forward with the transition, and start a political comeback, winning the Senate runoffs in Georgia, the governor’s race in Virginia in 2021, and the House and Senate in 2022.”
“That accomplished, I said, he could run for president in 2024 and win,” Pence writes. “He seemed unmoved, even weary, at the prospect.”
“‘I don’t know, 2024 is so far off,'” Pence writes that Trump told him “before returning to the status of election challenges in various states.”
At another lunch, Pence said he encouraged Trump “not to look at the election ‘as a loss — just an intermission'” and said if he “still came up short” after exhausting every legal option, Trump should “take a bow” and later run again.
“He nodded, pointed at me as if to say, ‘That’s worth considering,’ and walked into the back hallway,” Pence writes. “I will always wish he had.”
But as the lawsuits Trump’s legal team was pushing continued to fail, Pence writes that Trump’s mood darkened and he became increasingly irate. Pence says Trump berated him, telling him, “You’re too honest,” and predicting that “hundreds of thousands are gonna hate your guts” and “people are gonna think you’re stupid.”
“As the days wore on, it was becoming clear that there would be a real cost to me politically when I presided over the certification of the 2020 election,” Pence writes. “I always knew that I did not possess the authority to overturn the election. I knew it would be hurtful to my friend for me to participate in the certification. But my duty was clear.”
After the Capitol was cleared of the rioters, Congress reconvened and Pence presided over the certification of his and Trump’s loss. For several days the two men did not speak. But when they finally met, five days later, Pence said they spent more than 90 minutes together, alone.
“I told him that I had prayed for him for the past four and a half years, and I encouraged him to pray,” Pence said he told Trump. “’Jesus can help you through this,’ I said. ‘Call on Him.’ He didn’t say anything.”
“With genuine sadness in his voice, the president then mused, ‘What if we hadn’t had the rally? What if they hadn’t gone to the Capitol?’ Then he said, ‘It’s too terrible to end like this.’” | https://www.krqe.com/news/politics/ap-did-not-end-well-new-pence-book-details-split-with-trump/ | 2022-11-15 17:47:44 | 0 | https://www.krqe.com/news/politics/ap-did-not-end-well-new-pence-book-details-split-with-trump/ |
DALLAS, Texas — A 4-year-old girl is dead after a fatal dog attack in southern Dallas this weekend, police said.
As first reported by WFAA 8 News, the attack occurred around 8 a.m. Saturday in the 5600 block of Bluffman in Dallas, Texas.
Police said the dog had bitten the 4-year-old victim multiple times.
The child was transported to a hospital where she later died, police said.
Police confirmed the dog is currently in the custody of Dallas Animal Services.
No information regarding its breed or what may have led to the attack has been released.
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Democrat Adam Frisch announced he is conceding his race to Republican Rep. Lauren Boebert despite the race having not yet been called by the Associated Press.
Boebert, a renowned conservative firebrand whose combative style helped define the new right, is fending off a surprisingly difficult challenge by Frisch, a Democratic businessman from the ritzy ski town of Aspen.
The AP has declared the election in Colorado’s 3rd Congressional District too close to call. The AP will await the results of a potential recount to call the race. With nearly all votes counted, the incumbent Boebert leads Democrat Adam Frisch by 0.16 percentage points, or 551 votes out of nearly 327,000 votes counted.
A margin that small qualifies for an automatic recount under Colorado law, in a race that has garnered national attention as Republicans try to bolster their advantage in the U.S. House after clinching a narrow majority Wednesday night.
Frisch said the recount is not likely to give him the votes needed to overtake Boebert and said he respects Colorado’s elections are safe, secure and fair and that he wouldn’t question the results.
As counties finalized unofficial results on Thursday, Boebert’s already slim lead was cut in half. All but one of the 27 counties in the district had reported final results by Thursday evening. Otero County plans to finalize its numbers on Friday.
In Colorado, a mandatory recount is triggered when the margin of votes between the top two candidates is at or below 0.5% of the leading candidate’s vote total. On Thursday night, that margin was around .34%.
The updated results follow a hectic few days for both campaigns as they scrambled to “cure” ballots — the process of confirming voters' choices if their ballots had been rejected in the initial count. Both the Republican and Democratic national campaign committees had boots on the ground in Colorado to support the efforts.
Late Thursday, Boebert claimed victory in a tweeted video of her standing in front of the U.S. Capitol.
“Come January, you can be certain of two things,” said Boebert before thanking her supporters, “I will be sworn in for my second term as your congresswoman and Republicans can finally turn Pelosi's house back into the People's House.”
While Boebert has gained widespread notoriety and a spot on the so-called “MAGA Squad,” the race heading toward a likely recount is an indication that the Trump loyalist's provocative style has its political downsides. Until election night, Boebert had been heavily favored to win reelection after redistricting made the sprawling, conservative district more Republican.
Her razor-tight margin against Frisch surprised the political establishment as much as her 2020 GOP primary defeat of a five-term congressman that helped put her in office. The one-time owner of a gun-themed restaurant in Rifle, Colorado, Boebert comfortably won the district in 2020′s general election and swiftly established herself as a partisan flashpoint in Washington.
She filmed an ad of herself strolling the streets of the capital while packing her pistol, pushed to carry it on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives, and picked fights on social media with high-profile liberal Democrats like Reps. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Ilhan Omar.
Frisch, a businessman who served on the City Council in the posh ski town of Aspen, tried to build a bipartisan coalition of supporters. The challenger's strategy was to downplay his Democratic Party affiliation and run on a largely conservative platform in order to tap into GOP disillusionment with Boebert’s polarizing rhetoric and what he called her brand of “angertainment" — a term that he frequently repeated in public appearances and media interviews.
To Frisch, his unanticipated support points to a portion of Republicans tired of Boebert's Trump-like style.
Frisch previously said he had expected a close race and wouldn't be surprised if he won. But the candidate, who attended the congressional orientation in Washington, D.C., this week for newly minted representatives, added: "We obviously can’t be surprised if we lose. We’re not that wacko.” | https://www.wrtv.com/news/national/why-lauren-boeberts-congressional-race-has-been-declared-too-close-to-call | 2022-11-18 18:53:53 | 1 | https://www.wrtv.com/news/national/why-lauren-boeberts-congressional-race-has-been-declared-too-close-to-call |
Arizona man arrested, accused of 'praising' Uvalde, Texas school shooting: PD
CASA GRANDE, Ariz. - Police in Casa Grande say they have arrested a 19-year-old man for allegedly making terrorist threats.
According to a statement released on June 6, officials said Joshua Adam Bowen was arrested near his home on June 5. An investigation into Bowen began after FBI officials contacted Casa Grande Police regarding online comments made by Bowen.
"Bowen made various threats to harm people by mass shooting at a local high school, police station, and movie theater. He threatened family and friends and praised the recent school shooting in Uvalde, Texas," a portion of the statement read.
Bowen, according to police, was taken into custody without incident.
"Although there were no weapons found on Bowen at the time of his arrest, detectives were able to identify information that leads them to believe he may have access to firearms," read a portion of the statement.
Officials said Bowen has been booked into the Pinal County Adult Detention Center, where he is being held on a $150,000 bond. Charges will be forwarded to the Pinal County Attorney's Office for review.
"There is no doubt in my mind this individual was intent on hurting people and, ultimately, would have found a way to do it," Casa Grande Chief of Police Mark McCrory said, in the statement. "Fortunately, we have great support at the local, state, and national level to identify these threats and in this instance these relationships functioned exactly as they should, and we were able to work together to stop a serious threat to our community."
Joshua Adam Bowen (Courtesy: Casa Grande Police Department)
Texas school shooting happened days after Buffalo supermarket mass shooting
The shooting in Uvalde, Texas, which left 19 children and two adults dead, happened on May 24. The shooting happened just 10 days after a mass shooting at a supermarket in Buffalo, New York left 10 people dead.
Related: Buffalo supermarket shooting: What’s known about the victims
In the aftermath of the Texas school shooting, concerns have been raised over police response to the incident, with the state's governor, Greg Abbott, saying he was misled about officers' response to the shooting.
This story was reported on from Phoenix.
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