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New Mexicans honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
New Mexicans honored Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. today across the metro.
Breakfast with the New Mexico Martin Luther King State Commission at the Marriott Pyramid brought local leaders to voice their thoughts on racial injustices on Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
"Dr. King's fight for economic, social and racial justice and equality is the same fight we continue to fight today,” Rep. Melanie Stansbury said.
Members of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People gathered in Rio Rancho to honor MLK.
"The work of Dr. King is not yet finished. So this gives us a day to reflect and remember and renew our commitment to a society that is free of racism,” Roger Jackson, the chief of field, membership and units for the NAACP said.
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was shot and killed in a motel in Tennessee back in 1968. His death came during the peak of the civil rights movement. Fifty-five years later, calls for change are still being voiced.
"We still see incidents of racism and discrimination. People are still judged by the color of their skin rather than the content of their character,” Jackson said.
Martin Luther King Jr. was seen as a visionary. While he didn't live to see the generations he inspired, he has provided hope for future generations to come.
"Martin Luther King Jr. was a person that brought people together under one banner. And he did that by preaching a message of love,” Minister Raymond Archibeque from the Church of Christ in Rio Rancho said. | https://www.koat.com/article/new-mexico-honor-martin-luther-king-jr/42526429 | 2023-01-17 01:02:20 | 1 | https://www.koat.com/article/new-mexico-honor-martin-luther-king-jr/42526429 |
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ROME, Nov. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- MZ Technologies, the marketing arm of Monozukuri S.p.A., today announced that it has joined Europe Horizon's NibleAI Research Initiative.
MZ Technologies brings to NimbleAI the first European EDA software tools and solutions for 3D design. The company, along with several partners, will support a 3D physical design feasibility study covering architecture exploration, system interconnect optimization and development of new functionalities related to timing/power/thermal analysis. The study will demonstrate the manufacturability of a 3D stacked neuromorphic sensing solution.
NibleAI leverages energy-efficient visual sensing and processing to build upon the latest advances in integrated circuit technology and 3D stacked silicon integration, and create an integral sensing-processing neuromorphic architecture that efficiently and accurately runs computer vision algorithms in resource and area-constrained endpoint chips.
Part of the NimbleAI project is the development of EDA tools that will design the next-generation neuromorhic devices. Monozukuri's task will be to explore currently existing methodologies for designing 3D stacked ICs and identify existing gaps and limitations. MZ will then add new functionalities to its existing baseline 3D co-design EDA tool that already delivers what-if analysis and system exploration techniques to support integration with simulation and emulation tools along with pre-manufacturing checks.
"It is a singular recognition that NimbleAI would choose MZ technologies for this very critical task, rather than rely on more well-known, traditional EDA companies. We look forward to demonstrating the visionary capabilities of our IP/chiplet co-design technology," said Anna Fontanelli, MZ Technologies' CEO and Founder.
Monozukuri's mission is to conquer 2.5D & 3D design challenges for next generation electronic products by delivering innovative, ground-breaking EDA software solutions and methodologies. The technology redefines the co-design of heterogeneous microelectronic systems by providing an improved level of automation in three-dimensional interconnect optimization.
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The average long-term U.S. mortgage rate fell to its lowest level in more than four months, giving some relief to homebuyers faced with higher prices for just about everything, including homes.
Mortgage buyer Freddie Mac reported Thursday that the average on the benchmark 30-year rate inched down to 6.13% from 6.15% last week. A year ago the average rate was 3.55%.
The average long-term rate reached a two-decade high of 7.08% in late October and early November as the Federal Reserve continued to raise its key lending rate in a bid to cool the economy and tame inflation.
The big rise in mortgage rates during the past year has throttled the housing market, with sales of existing homes falling for 11 straight months to the lowest level in more than a decade.
The National Association of Realtors said last week that existing U.S. home sales totaled 5.03 million last year, a 17.8% decline from 2021. That is the weakest year for home sales since 2014 and the biggest annual decline since 2008, during the housing crisis of the late 2000s.
Though home prices have retreated as demand has declined, they are still more than 10% higher than a year ago. Higher prices and a doubling of mortgage rates have made homebuying much less affordable for many people, but recent rate declines could give some homebuyers new hope.
At its final meeting of 2022, the Federal Reserve raised its rate 0.50 percentage points, its seventh increase last year. That pushed the central bank’s key rate to a range of 4.25% to 4.5%, its highest level in 15 years.
Though inflation at the consumer level has declined for six straight months, Fed officials have signaled that they may raise the central bank’s main borrowing rate another three-quarters of a point in 2023, which would be in a range of 5% to 5.25%.
Rates for 30-year mortgages usually track the moves in the 10-year Treasury yield, which lenders use as a guide to pricing loans. Investors’ expectations for future inflation, global demand for U.S. Treasurys and what the Federal Reserve does with interest rates can also influence the cost of borrowing for a home.
The rate for a 15-year mortgage, popular with those refinancing their homes, also fell this week, to 5.17% from 5.28% last week. It was 2.80% one year ago. | https://cbs4indy.com/business/ap-business/ap-average-long-term-mortgage-rate-at-lowest-level-in-4-months/ | 2023-01-27 11:09:54 | 1 | https://cbs4indy.com/business/ap-business/ap-average-long-term-mortgage-rate-at-lowest-level-in-4-months/ |
MEXICO CITY — The Sandinista National Liberation Front completed its political domination of Nicaragua on Monday as electoral officials said it had won control of all the country’s 153 municipalites in elections that critics called unfair.
They appeared to achieve de facto single-party status, wresting control of the last 12 municipalities that had been in the hands of other parties, though those groups were considered collaborationist by much of the exiled opposition.
The Inter-American Commission on Human Rights expressed concern Friday that “the minimum conditions necessary” to hold free and fair elections do not exist in Nicaragua. It called on the government to reestablish democratic guarantees and stop the repression.
The government has shuttered some 2,000 nongovernmental groups and more than 50 media outlets as it cracked down on voices of dissent. Some 100 civil society organizations were closed Friday, the government announced.
The pace of the crackdown has increased since the run-up to national elections last year, in which Ortega won a fourth consecutive term. | https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/nicaraguas-governing-sandinistas-sweep-municipal-elections/2022/11/07/c9400804-5f05-11ed-a131-e900e4a6336b_story.html | 2022-11-08 01:52:38 | 0 | https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/nicaraguas-governing-sandinistas-sweep-municipal-elections/2022/11/07/c9400804-5f05-11ed-a131-e900e4a6336b_story.html |
(The Hill) – Retired Wisconsin Judge John Roemer was shot and killed Friday in his home.
The Wisconsin Department of Justice said in a news release that the “incident appears to be a targeted act” and that it is investigating further.
A man identified as Douglas K. Uhde resisted attempts by police to negotiate after a person who had exited Roemer’s home called law enforcement to report that an armed man was present and two gunshots had been fired in the residence, according to the department.
Officers entered the house and found Uhde in the basement with a gunshot wound that the department said appeared to be self-inflicted.
Uhde is in critical condition and is being treated at a hospital after initial emergency measures taken by police, according to the Wisconsin Department of Justice.
Police recovered a firearm from the house, the department said.
Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul (D) said the suspect appeared to have had other targets in addition to Roemer, the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reported.
Sources told the outlet that those targets included Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers (D). CNN reported, citing sources familiar with the investigation, that Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) was also one of the suspect’s targets, and Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s (D) office confirmed to the network that she was among them as well.
“Yesterday our office was notified by law enforcement officials that Governor Whitmer’s name appeared on the Wisconsin gunman’s list. While the news reports are deeply troubling, we will not comment further on an ongoing criminal investigation,” Whitmer’s office said, according to CNN.
This follows a string of high-profile shootings in recent weeks, including massacres in Buffalo, N.Y., and Uvalde, Texas.
An 18-year-old gunman killed 19 children and two adults last week at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde after shooting his grandmother and taking her car.
Ten days before that attack, another shooter killed 10 at a Buffalo supermarket in a racially motivated attack.
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MINA, Saudi Arabia (AP) — Millions of Muslims across the globe — including in countries like Afghanistan, Libya, Egypt, Kenya and Yemen — were celebrating Eid al-Adha on Saturday, one of the biggest holidays of the Islamic calendar.
Known as the “Feast of Sacrifice,” the revered observance coincides with the final rites of the annual hajj in Saudi Arabia. It’s a joyous occasion, for which food is a hallmark. Much of Asia, including Indonesia, India and Pakistan, will observe the holiday on Sunday.
But as Russia’s war in Ukraine sends food prices soaring and causes widespread hardship across the Middle East, many say they can’t afford the livestock for the ritual sacrifice. Desperation over the cost of living has undercut the typically booming holiday trade in goats, cows and sheep.
“Everyone wants to sacrifice an animal in the name of Allah, but they are not able to do so because they’re poor,” said Mohammad Nadir from a cattle market in Mazar-e-Sharif, northern Afghanistan, where a few men haggled over bleating sheep.
Eid al-Adha commemorates the Quranic tale of Ibrahim’s willingness to sacrifice Ismail as an act of obedience to God. Before he could carry out the sacrifice, God provided a ram as an offering. In the Christian and Jewish telling, Abraham is ordered to kill another son, Isaac.
Many Muslims celebrate the four-day feast by ritually slaughtering livestock and distributing the meat among family, friends and the poor. At al-Shati refugee camp in west Gaza City on Saturday, excited children lined up for the innards and trotters — a cherished offering for those otherwise unable to afford meat.
In cash-strapped Afghanistan, there is usually a shopping rush for prime animals ahead of the holiday. But this year, galloping global inflation and economic devastation after the Taliban takeover have put a purchase of great religious importance beyond the reach of many.
“Last year on this day I sold 40 to 50 cattle,” said Mohammad Qassim, an Afghan cattle vendor. “This year, I have only managed to sell two.”
Wheat and meat prices have multiplied and hunger has spread as Russia’s war on Ukraine disrupts agriculture and constrains energy supply. The sky-high costs of animal feed and fertilizer have forced livestock salesmen to hike prices.
From Tripoli in war-torn Libya, families are looking forward to the holiday after the past two years of the pandemic and more than a decade of violent chaos. But the price tags — up to $2,100 per sheep — had buyers pacing around the dusty market near the palm-studded highway, apprehensive about the major purchase.
“Honestly, the prices are crazy,” said Sabri al-Hadi, seeming exasperated.
At a livestock market in the blockaded Gaza Strip, there were hardly any buyers. Vendors said the price of sheep feed has jumped four fold in recent weeks.
“Our life is full of loss,” lamented Abu Mustafa, a sheep salesman in Deir al-Balah in central Gaza, which long has suffered from widespread joblessness and poverty.
On the streets of Ramallah, in the West Bank, Palestinian families were cutting back on other components of the feast — typically a bounty of dishes, from offal to kaak and maamoul holiday cookies.
“On days like these, there was demand for fruits, sweets and for nuts as well, but as you can see … no one is standing to buy now,” complained fruit vendor Baligh Hamdi.
But lavish feast or no, there were community prayers — a welcome sight in much of the world after years of coronavirus-related restrictions. The faithful crowded into mosques across the Middle East and North Africa on Saturday.
From Kenya to Russia to Egypt, throngs of worshippers prayed shoulder to shoulder, feet to feet.
“I feel very happy that all these people came to pray,” said Sahar Mohamed in Cairo, smiling widely. “There is love and acceptance between people.”
In Saudi Arabia, hundreds of thousands of pilgrims rose at dawn to trek to Mina, a wide valley ringed by barren mountains where Prophet Muhammad stopped on his route some 1,400 years ago. One million Muslims from around the world flocked this week to the holy city of Mecca, the largest pilgrimage since the pandemic upended the event.
At the multistory Jamarat Complex, pilgrims carried out the symbolic stoning of the devil, recalling Ibrahim’s victory over temptation. It’s among the set of rituals associated with the Prophet Muhammad and the prophets Ibrahim and Ismail, or Abraham and Ishmael in the Bible, performed every year for these five intense days.
The pilgrims threw pebbles at three large pillars that mark the places where the devil tried to interrupt Ibrahim’s sacrifice.
It’s the most dangerous point in the hajj, with masses streaming back and forth. In 2015, thousands of pilgrims were crushed to death by surging crowds. The Saudi government never gave a final death toll. In the years since, authorities have improved access with wider streets, electronic gates and a high-speed rail link.
All Muslims who are physically and financially able to complete the spiritual journey are supposed to do so at least once in a lifetime. Saudi Arabia maintained limits to curb the spread of the virus this year, with a COVID-19 vaccine mandate and attendance less than half of pre-pandemic quotas.
Still, the scenes were a significant step closer to normal. The famous crowds thronged the holy sites, abandoning masks and safety measures.
At the end of the pilgrimage, one of the key pillars of Islam, men are expected to shave their heads, and women to snip a lock of hair in a sign of renewal.
They will return to Mecca to circle the cube-shaped Kaaba, which represents the metaphorical house of God, in farewell before heading home and continuing to celebrate the remainder of Eid al-Adha with family.
“We are feeling very proud,” said Indian pilgrim Izhar Anjoom, who was stoning the devil in Mina. “We are enjoying (ourselves) so much because today is Eid.”
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DeBre reported from Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Associated Press journalists Jelal Hassan in Ramallah, West Bank; Fares Akram in Gaza City, Gaza Strip; Kawa Besharat in Mazar-e-Sharif, Afghanistan and Mohamed Wagdy in Cairo contributed to this report. | https://wgntv.com/news/international/ap-international/millions-of-muslims-commemorate-eid-al-adha-amid-high-prices/ | 2022-07-09 20:39:33 | 1 | https://wgntv.com/news/international/ap-international/millions-of-muslims-commemorate-eid-al-adha-amid-high-prices/ |
ESTANCIA, N.M. (AP) — Republican county commissioners in this swath of ranching country in New Mexico's high desert have tried everything they can think of to persuade voters their elections are secure.
They approved hand-counting of ballots from the primary election in their rural county, encouraged the public to observe security testing of ballot machines and tasked their county manager with overseeing those efforts to make sure they ran smoothly. None of that seems enough.
Here and elsewhere, Republicans as well as Democrats are paying a price for former President Donald Trump's relentless complaints and false claims about the 2020 election he lost.
Many Torrance County voters still don't trust voting machines or election tallies, a conspiracy-fueled lack of faith that persists in rural areas across the U.S. Just weeks before consequential midterm elections, such widespread skepticism suggests that no matter the outcome, many Americans may not accept the results.
“Confidence that that vote is accurately counted and tabulated is not there,” said Ryan Schwebach, a grain farmer who is chairman of the three-member, all-Republican Torrance County Board of County Commissioners.
After a backlash this summer over the county’s certification of its primary results, Schwebach surveyed county residents who don’t attend public meetings. They, too, told him they weren’t sure they could trust election results.
“It’s the overall system that comes into question,” he said. “So how do you challenge that, how do you get your answers?”
The belief that voting machines are being manipulated to sway the outcome of races is being promoted by Trump and his allies, many of whom have been spreading conspiracy theories throughout the country for nearly two years.
Their messages have penetrated deeply into the Republican Party, despite no evidence of manipulation or widespread fraud in the 2020 presidential election. That finding has been supported by multiple reviews in battleground states, by judges who have rejected dozens of court cases, by Trump's own Department of Justice and top officials in his administration.
The distrust erupted in Torrance County earlier this year, as commissioners were set to certify the results from the state's June 7 primary. Torrance was among a handful of rural New Mexico counties that considered delaying certification as crowds gave voice to conspiracy theories surrounding voting equipment.
Angry residents denounced the results and the commissioners’ certification at a meeting -- a vote taken after the county elections clerk reported that the local election was secure and accurate. Those in the audience hurled insults at the commissioners, calling them “cowards,” “traitors” and “rubber stamp puppets.”
The commissioners responded to the vitriol by taking several unprecedented steps in an attempt to restore trust in voting and ballot counting.
They ordered an independent recount of primary election results by hand and assigned the county manager to recruit veteran poll workers and volunteers for two days of eye-straining efforts to sort and tally ballot images, with additional recounts. They also had her oversee testing and certification of the county’s vote tabulators.
“I’m kind of pioneering this, and I’m sure I’m not going to be perfect in it, but I can tell you that I’m trying,” said Janice Barela, the county manager overseeing the recount. “How do you know if it’s the hand tally that’s right? How do you know if it’s a tabulator that’s right? … What I’d like to see in all of this is the election process work.”
It’s not clear whether her efforts will satisfy local doubts about the accuracy of elections — or add to them.
Bill Mendenhall, a registered Republican nearing retirement age, said anger still smolders in the community over the outcome of the 2020 presidential election. Trump won two-thirds of the vote in Torrance County.
“I don’t think it burns that hot, but it does burn,” said Mendenhall, a correctional officer at the maximum-security Penitentiary of New Mexico. He was tending to a small herd of goats beneath an old windmill on his 18-acre ranch. “Of the people I work with, 90% of them is angry. A lot of people think that Trump was cheated.”
Brady Ness, a 37-year-old manager of a car dealership who grew up on a ranch in Estancia, said he does not trust Dominion Voting Systems machines that are used to tally paper ballots across New Mexico. The machines are a frequent target of conspiracy theories, and Ness hopes to see a transition to hand counting in future elections, though current state law mandates machine tallies.
Experts say machine tabulators have been shown to be more accurate than hand counts, which are susceptible to human error. Nevertheless, the results of the recent count-by-hand effort have been greeted as vindication by some doubters.
“Even if they’re Democrats or people I don’t like or get along with, I would trust them over machines,” Ness said.
He recently left the Republican Party amid profound frustration with the state and federal governments, which he says are not serving the needs of the people.
“I wouldn’t be shocked if we didn’t have a general election,” he said. “I think things in this country are falling apart very quickly.”
At the same time, Bill Peifer, a local treasurer for the Democratic Party, warns that not everyone who questions the elections may have the same motive.
“Some of the people casting doubt I think honestly don’t trust the machines,” he said. “And there are others who just want to make a mess.”
The dour outlook in the county of 15,000 has been propelled by the same forces at work in many other states. In New Mexico, doubts about the 2020 election were fueled by a lawsuit from Trump’s campaign and a fake set of electors willing to certify him.
More recently, an assortment of local and out-of-state Trump allies have held forums throughout the state promoting conspiracy theories, including former White House strategist Steve Bannon, MyPillow chief executive Mike Lindell and the Republican nominee for secretary of state, Audrey Trujillo.
At the forefront is David Clements, a New Mexico-based former prosecutor and former college professor. At conventions, church gatherings and local forums, he advocates for eliminating electronic election equipment and exonerating many of the defendants charged in the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol.
At a presentation last month to about 60 people at a public library in Albuquerque, Clements described voting equipment in New Mexico as intentionally vulnerable to fraud and painted many county officials as complicit.
“We’re never going to stop the bleeding unless we get rid of these machines,” he said. “It’s a foundational issue.”
Deep-seated distrust in elections has inspired independent challengers in the November general elections for the seats held by Schwebach and Commissioner Kevin McCall. Both of their opponents have stated that Joe Biden was not legitimately elected president.
McCall is seeking re-election while working long hours at his pumpkin farm, which features a haunted house for Halloween and employs more than 400 seasonal workers.
“We care,” he said in a recent interview. “We put Janice on that to be the one sole job, to evaluate and provide trust in the election.”
He expressed exasperation that the efforts do not seem to have paid off so far.
“If they really want to replace me, replace me,” he said. “I’m not doing this for the money.”
The county released results on Thursday from its hand count of primary ballots, showing discrepancies between those tallies and the machine count in June, though not enough to change individual races.
Experts say machine tabulators have been shown to be more accurate than hand counts, which are susceptible to human error. Nevertheless, the results were greeted as vindication by doubters.
“While the numbers are new information, the fact that machines are untrustworthy is not new,” declared Jennette Hunt of Estancia.
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Israeli military forces raided a refugee camp in the northern West Bank on Monday, igniting the fiercest day of fighting in years as Palestinian militants detonated roadside bombs and Israeli helicopter gunships struck Palestinian gunmen to rescue troops trapped in the hourslong firefight.
At least five Palestinians were killed, including a 15-year-old boy, and over 90 others were wounded, Palestinian health officials said. Seven Israeli soldiers were also wounded, the army said.
What You Need To Know
- Israel is turning 75 this week
- But instead of feting its accomplishments as a regional military and economic powerhouse, the nation finds itself facing perhaps its greatest existential threat — not by foreign enemies but from divisions within
- For over three months, tens of thousands of people have been taking to the streets against what they see as an assault by an ultranationalist, religious government threatening a national identity rooted in liberal traditions
- The divisions have cast a shadow over the anniversary on Wednesday and the week's celebrations, and raised questions about the country's long-term future
The Israeli military said forces stormed into the Jenin refugee camp in the early morning to arrest two wanted militants. They faced fierce resistance. Palestinian militants said they ambushed Israeli armored vehicles with explosive devices, disabling several vehicles with troops trapped inside.
Israeli military spokesman Lt. Col. Richard Hecht described Palestinian militants' use of at least one powerful roadside bomb as “very unusual and dramatic.” Five mangled vehicles were stuck in the firefight for hours, requiring the military to dispatch helicopters as part of an elaborate evacuation operation.
It was the first such use of a helicopter gunship in the occupied West Bank since the second Palestinian uprising around two decades ago, Israeli media reported. The Jenin refugee camp, long a militant stronghold, witnessed some of the biggest battles at the time.
At least one Apache helicopter fired missiles at Palestinian gunmen to try to clear the area while security forces worked to extract the trapped vehicles, the Israeli army said. The local branch of the Palestinian Islamic Jihad based in Jenin said its fighters opened fire at the combat helicopter. The group praised its fighters and warned Israel to “reconsider its calculations before its soldiers set foot on Jenin’s land.”
The Israeli army said that the Palestinian gunfire caused minor damage to the spinning tail rotor of a helicopter.
Witnesses described the nearly 10 hours of fighting as a bedlam of gunfire and explosions.
“They were shooting at anything and everything that moved,” hospital director Tawfik al-Shobaki said of Israeli forces.
As the Israeli military eventually withdrew its damaged vehicles from the camp in the late afternoon, Palestinians ventured out to assess the heavy damage and bury their dead.
The Palestinian Health Ministry identified those killed as Khaled Asasa, 21, Qassam Abu Sariya, 29, Qais Jabarin, 21, Ahmed Daraghmeh, 19, and 15-year-old Ahmed Saqr. Of the 91 Palestinians wounded, at least 12 were in critical condition, hospital officials said. Wissam Bakar, director of Jenin Government Hospital, said a 15-year-old girl was among the critically wounded.
Islamic Jihad claimed two of the dead as its fighters — Qais Jabarin and Qassam Abu Sariya.
A Palestinian cameraman, Hazem Nasser, wearing a clearly marked press vest, was among those seriously wounded in the fighting. His colleagues said he was shot when a building — where journalists had camped out to cover the clashes — came under Israeli fire.
“Of course there was a lot of shooting and explosions, but everyone knew we were journalists covering it,” fellow freelance journalist Alaa Badarneh said. “All of a sudden we were surrounded and the army started shooting toward us.”
An Associated Press journalist at the scene said that he saw the military shoot directly at Nasser. The Israeli military didn't immediately respond to a request for comment on the shooting.
Last year, prominent Palestinian-American Al Jazeera journalist Shireen Abu Akleh was shot and killed while covering an Israeli military raid into the Jenin refugee camp. The army has said Abu Akleh was likely killed by Israeli fire.
The Israeli military said that seven members of the paramilitary border police and the army suffered light and moderate wounds. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu paid a visit to wounded troops in the hospital. He praised the forces and said that Israel was “striking terror with strength and determination."
The Palestinian leadership and other Arab states sharply condemned the Israeli raid.
Hussein al-Sheikh, a senior Palestinian official, accused Israel of waging “a fierce and open war” against the Palestinian people.
Egypt’s Foreign Ministry denounced what it called Israel’s “continued escalation against the Palestinians,” saying the violence undermined efforts to reduce regional tensions.
The escalation was the latest in more than a year of near-daily violence that has wracked the West Bank.
Israel and the Palestinians have been gripped by months of violence, focused mainly in the West Bank, where 124 Palestinians have been killed this year. The city of Jenin has been a hotbed of Palestinian militancy.
Israel captured the West Bank in the 1967 Mideast war, along with east Jerusalem and the Gaza Strip. The Palestinians seek those territories for a future independent state.
Israel has been staging near-nightly raids in the West Bank in response to a spasm of Palestinian violence early last year. Palestinian attacks against Israelis have surged during that time. Israel says most of the dead were militants, but stone-throwing youths protesting the incursions and others not involved in confrontations have also been killed.
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NEW YORK — Al Roker, the longtime NBC meteorologist, is a staple at the annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. But for the first time in 27 years, Roker isn't MCing the festivities.
Earlier this month, Roker was hospitalized for blood clots. He disclosed the medical problem last week on social media.
“So many of you have been thoughtfully asking where I’ve been. Last week I was admitted to the hospital with a blood clot in my leg which sent some clots into my lungs," Roker, 68, announced on Instagram.
Roker's wife, ABC News correspondent Deborah Roberts, posted that she was grateful for “the top notch medical care and prayer warriors from every corner."
“We love you dearly sweet Al and can’t wait to get you home," Roberts wrote, adding heart emojis.
The blood clot could have been a symptom of Roker's treatment for prostate cancer, which he was diagnosed with in 2020.
Blood clots like the ones Roker experienced aren't uncommon for cancer patients, who are four times more likely to develop a blood clot than those without cancer, according to Hematology Oncology.
At the start of the parade, his co-hosts wished him well and marked his long legacy at the event.
"For the past 27 parades, at this moment, we'd turn to Al Roker, our Today Show colleague and our best pal, but, as a lot of you have heard, Al's recovering, and he's recovering very well from a recent medical issue," Hoda Kotb said "We just want to say we love you, Al. Wonder if you're watching? But, we wish you a full recovery."
Kotb and Today Show co-host Savannah Guthrie then introduced Dylan Dreyer, the meteorologist filling in for Roker, who was covering the parade from the Upper West Side in New York.
It's unclear how long Roker will be out while he recovers, but his co-stars are eager to have him back for next Thanksgiving.
"We love you, Al. We'll see you next year!" Guthrie said.
The Associated Press contributed to this story. | https://www.wtsp.com/article/news/nation-world/al-roker-misses-thanksgiving-day-parade/507-3ed44f9d-3495-4132-800b-1bc00eb28d37 | 2022-11-24 16:51:31 | 1 | https://www.wtsp.com/article/news/nation-world/al-roker-misses-thanksgiving-day-parade/507-3ed44f9d-3495-4132-800b-1bc00eb28d37 |
Parents of 3-year-old girl killed while riding in Chicago bike lane file wrongful death lawsuit
Posted/updated on: January 18, 2023 at 6:23 pm(CHICAGO) -- The grieving parents of a 3-year-old girl, who was killed while riding in a Chicago bike lane last year, have filed a wrongful death lawsuit over what they claim were unsafe and illegal road conditions that led to the tragic incident.
Tim Shambrook and Kate Snow were riding their bikes in a designated bike lane to take their daughter, Elizabeth Grace "Lily" Shambrook, to her summer day camp the morning of June 9, 2022, when the deadly incident occurred, according to the law firm representing the family.
A Commonwealth Edison Company utility truck was "illegally parked" in the bike lane at a stop sign, forcing Snow -- who was traveling ahead of her husband with Lily in a child seat carrier -- to move into the traffic lane between the ComEd truck and a semi-tractor-trailer truck that had stopped at or near the stop sign, according to the lawsuit.
The semi-tractor-trailer allegedly knocked Snow's bike to the ground and Lily was run over by the rear tires as the driver pulled away from the stop sign, causing "severe personal injuries and her death," according to the lawsuit.
"Multiple factors converged to make this an unsafe location and intersection on the day this happened," Richard Burke, a partner of Clifford Law Offices, which is representing the family, told ABC News. "That starts with the fact that Kate Snow -- Lily's mom -- was riding in a designated bike lane on what is primarily a residential neighborhood."
The bike lane was intended for cyclists to travel "with ease and presumably with safety, and so they were doing exactly what they were entitled to be doing on the street," Burke added.
The lawsuit, filed Tuesday in Cook County, alleges negligence on the part of ComEd; Mondelez International, identified in the complaint as the owner and operator of the semi-tractor trailer truck and Penske Truck Leasing, identified as the employer of the driver of the semi-tractor trailer truck.
The lawsuit also alleges "willful and wanton misconduct" on the part of the city for allegedly failing to properly maintain the bike lane. The family is seeking a trial by jury, with damages undetermined at this stage, Burke said.
ComEd, Mondelez, Penske and the city of Chicago issued statements declining to comment on the lawsuit at this time.
"Our thoughts remain with the family affected by this tragic accident," ComEd said in a statement. "ComEd has cooperated fully with local authorities, and while we can't comment on ongoing litigation, our top priority is and always will be the safety of the public and our employees."
Weeks following Lily's death, the city announced a plan to add concrete barriers along bike lanes to prevent drivers from entering the designated lanes. In December, the Chicago City Council also passed an ordinance that, among other measures, requires that signs be posted when bike lanes are closed for permitted construction work.
Lily's parents said the bike lane barriers are "too late for Lily," and argued that the ordinance is a "first step toward increased safety, but it simply doesn't go far enough."
"In her honor, we are forever committed to making Chicago a safer biking community so that her death wasn't in vain," Tim Shambrook and Kate Snow said in a statement.
"People have to care. The city has to care. Corporations have to care. They all need to respect bicycle lanes and the bicyclists using them," they said. "Hopefully, this lawsuit will open the eyes of many because we would never want this tragedy to happen to any other family anywhere."
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INMAN, S.C. (AP) — Five people died Sunday night in a shooting at a home in northern South Carolina, authorities said,
Spartanburg County deputies and emergency workers found them suffering from gunshot wounds at a house in Inman, Spartanburg County Coroner Rusty Clevenger said in a statement. Inman is about 100 miles (160 kilometers) northwest of Columbia, South Carolina, and .
Four people died at the scene and a fifth died on the way to the hospital, authorities said.
Spartanburg County deputies said they won't release any additional information on the shooting until the coroner has identified the people killed and notified their families.
Clevenger said his office is performing autopsies and trying to identify the victims on Monday. | https://www.beaumontenterprise.com/news/article/Authorities-5-dead-in-shooting-at-South-Carolina-17499275.php | 2022-10-10 18:06:30 | 1 | https://www.beaumontenterprise.com/news/article/Authorities-5-dead-in-shooting-at-South-Carolina-17499275.php |
HONG KONG (AP) — One of the few remaining pro-democracy parties in Hong Kong voted to dissolve itself on Saturday, joining a growing list of organizations that have disbanded as authorities crack down on dissent.
Civic Party chairman Alan Leong told reporters that the dissolution of the party was a “writing on the wall” as there was no one to take over. None of its members at an extraordinary general meeting filed nominations for executive positions.
Thirty of the 31 members voted to disband, with one person abstaining.
The party, which was founded in 2006, was made up of mostly professionals, lawyers and academics. At its peak, it won six seats in the Hong Kong legislature during the 2012 elections, and was the city’s second-largest pro-democracy party after the Democratic Party.
Several members were charged with subversion under the sweeping national security law that was imposed by Beijing following massive 2019 protests calling for political freedoms that were promised the semi-autonomous territory after its handover from Britain in 1997.
They were accused of participating in an unofficial primary to pick up the best candidates for the legislative elections that would allow the pro-democracy camp to win a majority of seats. Authorities, however, said that the primary was aimed at subverting the government.
In a written statement, Leong thanked “all like-minded people who joined our long walk to democracy for different parts of the journey.”
“Today, the Civic Party is bidding Hong Kong farewell,” he wrote. “We hope Hong Kong people will live in the moment with a hopeful and not too heavy heart. Live in truth and believe in tomorrow.”
Since the national security law was passed, the city has undergone major changes to its political landscape. An overhaul of Hong Kong’s electoral system was made to ensure that only “patriots” loyal to China would be able to take office, and more than 200 people have been arrested for allegedly committing acts that endanger national security.
Many pro-democracy political organizations in Hong Kong have already disbanded. They include the protest organizer Civil Human Rights Front and the Hong Kong Alliance in Support of Patriotic Democratic Movements of China, which was behind the annual Tiananmen Square vigil to mark the 1989 massacre in Beijing of pro-democracy activists by Chinese soldiers. The vigil has been banned for the last three years.
The city, which used to be a bastion of free speech and expression, has not seen a large-scale pro-democracy protest since 2020.
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(AP) – Today in History
Today is Sunday, Sept. 11, the 254th day of 2022. There are 111 days left in the year.
Today’s Highlight in History:
On Sept. 11, 2001, nearly 3,000 people were killed as 19 al-Qaida hijackers seized control of four jetliners, sending two of the planes into New York’s World Trade Center, one into the Pentagon and the fourth into a field in western Pennsylvania.
On this date:
In 1789, Alexander Hamilton was appointed the first U.S. Secretary of the Treasury.
In 1814, an American fleet scored a decisive victory over the British in the Battle of Lake Champlain in the War of 1812.
In 1936, Boulder Dam (now Hoover Dam) began operation as President Franklin D. Roosevelt pressed a key in Washington to signal the startup of the dam’s first hydroelectric generator.
In 1941, groundbreaking took place for the Pentagon. In a speech that drew accusations of anti-Semitism, Charles A. Lindbergh told an America First rally in Des Moines, Iowa, that “the British, the Jewish and the Roosevelt administration” were pushing the United States toward war.
In 1954, the Miss America pageant made its network TV debut on ABC; Miss California, Lee Meriwether, was crowned the winner.
In 1967, the comedy-variety program “The Carol Burnett Show” premiered on CBS.
In 1972, the troubled Munich Summer Olympics ended. Northern California’s Bay Area Rapid Transit system began operations.
In 1973, Chilean President Salvador Allende (ah-YEN’-day) died during a violent military coup.
In 1997, Scots voted to create their own Parliament after 290 years of union with England.
In 2006, in a prime-time address, President George W. Bush invoked the memory of the victims of the 9/11 attacks as he staunchly defended the war in Iraq, though he acknowledged that Saddam Hussein was not responsible for the attacks.
In 2008, presidential candidates John McCain and Barack Obama put aside politics as they visited ground zero together on the anniversary of 9/11 to honor its victims.
In 2016, Hillary Clinton abruptly left a 9/11 anniversary event at ground zero in New York after feeling “overheated,” according to her campaign, and hours later her doctor disclosed that the Democratic presidential nominee had pneumonia.
Ten years ago: A mob armed with guns and grenades launched a fiery nightlong attack on a U.S. diplomatic outpost and a CIA annex in Benghazi, Libya, killing U.S. Ambassador Chris Stevens and three other Americans. President Barack Obama and Republican rival Mitt Romney toned down the campaign rhetoric and pulled negative ads amid commemorations of the 9/11 attacks, saying it was not a day for politics.
Five years ago: Authorities sent an aircraft carrier and other Navy ships to help with search-and-rescue operations in Florida, where a flyover of the Keys revealed what Gov. Rick Scott described as scenes of devastation from Hurricane Irma. Irma weakened to a tropical storm, and then a tropical depression, and finally left Florida after a run up the entire 400-mile length of the state. An estimated 13 million people in Florida remained without power.
One year ago: Marking the 20th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks, victims’ relatives and four U.S. presidents paid respects at the sites where hijacked planes killed nearly 3,000 people, while others gathered for observances or volunteer projects across the country; the anniversary was observed weeks after the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan, once again ruled by the same Taliban militant group that gave safe haven to the 9/11 plotters. Al-Qaida leader Ayman al-Zawahri appeared in a video marking the 20th anniversary of the Sept. 11, attacks, months after rumors spread that he was dead. (The U.S. would kill al-Zawahri in a drone strike in Kabul in July 2022.) British teenager Emma Raducanu beat Canadian teen Leylah Fernandez 6-4, 6-3 in the U.S. Open final to become the first qualifier to win a Grand Slam title in the professional era.
Today’s Birthdays: Actor Earl Holliman is 94. Comedian Tom Dreesen is 83. Movie director Brian De Palma is 82. Singer-actor-dancer Lola Falana is 80. Rock musician Mickey Hart (The Dead) is 79. Guitarist Leo Kottke is 77. Actor Phillip Alford is 74. Actor Amy Madigan is 72. Rock singer-musician Tommy Shaw (Styx) is 69. Sports reporter Lesley Visser is 69. Actor Reed Birney is 68. Former Homeland Security Secretary Jeh (jay) Johnson is 65. Musician Jon Moss (Culture Club) is 65. Actor Scott Patterson is 64. Rock musician Mick Talbot (The Style Council) is 64. Actor/director Roxann Dawson is 64. Actor John Hawkes is 63. Actor Anne Ramsay is 62. Actor Virginia Madsen is 61. Actor Kristy McNichol is 60. Musician-composer Moby is 57. Syrian President Bashar al-Assad is 57. Business reporter Maria Bartiromo is 55. Singer Harry Connick Jr. is 55. Actor Taraji (tuh-RAH’-jee) P. Henson is 52. Actor Laura Wright is 52. Rock musician Jeremy Popoff (Lit) is 51. Blogger Markos Moulitsas is 51. Singer Brad Fischetti (LFO) is 47. Rock musician Jon Buckland (Coldplay) is 45. Rapper Ludacris is 45. Rock singer Ben Lee is 44. Actor Ryan Slattery is 44. Actor Ariana Richards is 43. Country singer Charles Kelley (Lady A) is 41. Actor Elizabeth Henstridge is 35. Actor Tyler Hoechlin (HEK’-lihn) is 35. Actor Mackenzie Aladjem is 21. | https://www.wane.com/news/national-world/today-in-history-september-11-u-s-comes-under-attack/ | 2022-09-11 11:36:09 | 1 | https://www.wane.com/news/national-world/today-in-history-september-11-u-s-comes-under-attack/ |
WASHINGTON (AP) — The indictment against former President Donald Trump involving a 2016 hush money payment is raising concerns that it could undermine public confidence in what democracy experts view as far more important investigations.
Trump is facing multiple investigations related to his refusal to accept his 2020 loss to Democrat Joe Biden. That includes whether he pressured election officials to overturn the results, encouraged fake electors from battleground states and his role in the events that led to the Jan. 6, 2021, assault on the U.S. Capitol.
Jeffrey Engel, founding director of the Center for Presidential History at Southern Methodist University, called the indictment this week from a New York grand jury “the appetizer to their main course still to come.”
“That main course, literally, is democracy at stake and who we are as a nation,” he said.
The New York investigation that led to Thursday’s indictment involved payments to porn actor Stormy Daniels at the tail end of the 2016 presidential campaign to silence claims of an extramarital sexual encounter. But some worry that the charges — which remain under seal — could distract public attention from the other cases, which are more squarely focused on attacks against the country’s democratic institutions and traditions.
Larry Diamond, an expert on democracy and senior fellow at the conservative Hoover Institution at Stanford University, said he was nervous that the New York charges will “trigger all of the charges of politicization against him and misuse of the judiciary.” It’s a theme Trump has been emphasizing on social media and during a recent campaign rally in Texas.
“I would certainly not be opting to have this flimsiest of the cases go first,” Diamond said.
The indictment already has rallied Trump’s supporters, both at the grassroots level and those holding public office. The reaction to Thursday’s indictment has exposed the deep political rifts that have increasingly polarized the country since Trump’s rise within the Republican Party.
Kathy Clark, a retired police officer from suburban Palm Beach County, stood alongside the road outside Trump’s Mar-a-Lago estate in Florida after the indictment news broke, holding a “Trump Won” banner. Clark, dressed in a red, white and blue cowboy hat and vest, said the New York indictment will backfire.
“People who were on the fence are going to see how the government has politicized the judicial system,” she said.
Trump has promoted the idea that the investigations are partisan and intended to undermine his campaign as he embarks on his third bid for the White House. On his social media site, the former president cast prosecutors involved in the investigations as the ones endangering democracy.
Other supporters lined up quickly behind him, including West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey, a Republican, who called the indictment “a political witch hunt and a political prosecution. And the only reason they’re doing this is because they’re scared. They know that they can’t beat him at the ballot box. That’s why they’re resorting to these terrible tactics.”
Polls have shown that a majority of Republicans still support Trump’s false claim that the 2020 presidential election was stolen, suggesting they already believe he has been wronged by the system even though Biden’s win has been affirmed in multiple reviews, recounts and audits in the key presidential battleground states.
Trump’s attempts to overturn those results amid false claims of widespread fraud are at the heart of two other ongoing investigations, including his role in trying to halt the certification of the election results and in the run-up to the violent attack on the Capitol. A special prosecutor also is looking into Trump’s retention of classified documents at his Mar-a-Lago estate, an investigation that could hold the greatest legal peril for the former president.
A separate investigation in Georgia’s Fulton County, which includes Atlanta, is looking into the pressure Trump and others exerted on state officials to overturn the results of the presidential election there. The investigation began after a phone call in which Trump urged Georgia’s secretary of state to “find” enough votes to overturn Biden’s win.
The payment that Trump’s lawyer, Michael Cohen, made in 2016 to cover up an alleged sexual encounter with Daniels is the one that least involves an attack on democratic norms. But it is the detail that most easily lends itself to Trump’s contention that he is being attacked for partisan reasons.
John Bolton, Trump’s former national security adviser, said on CNN recently that the question is what happens after the indictment. If prosecutors fail to get a conviction, “I think the historians will look back and say that is the act that re-elected Donald Trump president.”
Diamond, the Stanford expert, said despite his nervousness of the New York case moving ahead first, it will not stop the others.
“The other stuff is not going to simply evaporate, and I think for the purpose of the defense of our constitutional system and the defense of the rule of law … those are the ones that I think should carry the most weight in the public mind,” he said.
Roscoe Howard, a former U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia, said prosecutors in New York are aware of who they are dealing with and the turmoil that will follow. But he said prosecutors aren’t focused on public opinion or the political consequences of a case.
Their concern is not about other investigations, but whether their case is ready to go to court, Howard said.
“There’s not a prosecutor in this country who will take a case to trial that they think they are going to lose,” he said. “They just don’t do that.”
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Associated Press writer Terry Spencer in Palm Beach, Florida, contributed to this report. | https://www.wric.com/news/politics/worries-grow-that-trump-indictment-will-eclipse-other-probes/ | 2023-04-01 03:35:28 | 1 | https://www.wric.com/news/politics/worries-grow-that-trump-indictment-will-eclipse-other-probes/ |
A potential railroad strike has thrown President Biden a holiday curveball and pushed Congress into crisis mode, scrambling to finalize a federal fix to stave off an economy-rattling freight shutdown at the end of next week.
Biden hosted the top four congressional leaders at the White House on Tuesday, less than a day after he’d urged Congress to break the impasse between rail companies and unionized employees that’s threatened to freeze much of the nation’s freight system on Dec. 9.
Shortly after the gathering, House Democratic leaders said they’d rush a resolution to the floor Wednesday morning, where it’s expected to pass with bipartisan support despite reservations from lawmakers on the fringes of both parties.
“This is about whether or not we shut down the railroads of America, which would have extreme, negative impacts on our economy,” House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer (D-Md.) told reporters as he announced the vote.
The proposal has been panned both by liberals, who said it doesn’t go far enough to help rail workers, particularly when it comes to sick leave benefits, and by conservatives, who are attacking the very notion that the federal government would “meddle” in a private sector dispute. And Hoyer stopped short of saying it has the votes to pass.
“We just got back,” he said. “We’re counting.”
Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) announced on Tuesday evening that the House will vote Wednesday on the tentative agreement, then consider a separate measure that would add seven days of paid sick leave to the resolution — a direct response to the criticism some Democrats have raised regarding the agreement.
The House will then send the package to the Senate for consideration, Pelosi said.
All sides agree that a rail shutdown would debilitate an already fragile economy heading into the holidays, and top lawmakers in both parties appeared ready to push the bill through, saying they had no other choice.
“At this late hour, it is clear that there is little we can do other than to support this measure,” Rep. Tom Cole (Okla.), the ranking Republican on the House Rules Committee, said Tuesday as the bill was sent to the floor. “The clock is running out, and the president has made clear that this resolution is necessary to avoid a costly strike at the nation’s railroads right as we go into the holiday season.”
The heavier lift will be in the Senate, where 60 votes will be needed to avoid a GOP filibuster — a bar that will be tougher to top if liberal senators also oppose the measure.
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) said it’s too early to know how many Republicans will get on board.
“There are mixed views, and you’ll just have to work a little harder and talk to our members about it,” he told reporters in the Capitol.
Under a 1926 law, Congress has the power to intervene in labor disputes between railroad companies and their workers — a power designed to prevent interruptions in vital interstate commerce. Since then, Congress has tapped that authority 18 times to avoid strikes, according to the Chamber of Congress.
In September, the Biden administration had brokered a last-minute deal between the rail carriers and union leaders that averted a strike before the midterm elections. But train workers at one of the largest rail unions, SMART-TD, voted it down, citing the absence of new paid sick leave benefits in the White House deal.
Those same concerns are at the center of the current dispute. Union leaders pressed for 15 days of paid sick leave, but the White House’s tentative agreement only provided one additional personal day — a significant difference that is drawing ire among union workers and left-leaning lawmakers.
The Brotherhood of Maintenance of Way Employes Division of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters — the third-largest rail union in the U.S. — has argued that depriving employees of sick leave will worsen supply chain problems rather than alleviate the snafus.
Liberal lawmakers are jumping on that bandwagon, including Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.), who blocked legislation in September that would have forced workers to accept the agreement without paid leave. Tuesday afternoon, he vowed to block consideration of the resolution until the Senate votes on his amendment guaranteeing seven paid sick days for rail workers.
“At a time of record profits in the rail industry, it’s unacceptable that rail workers have ZERO guaranteed paid sick days,” Sanders wrote on Twitter.
With the House poised to vote on Wednesday, liberals in the lower chamber have joined Sanders in bashing Congress’s heavy hand.
“No worker in America should have to choose between their health and a paycheck,” Rep. Ro Khanna (D-Calif.), a deputy whip of the Congressional Progressive Caucus, wrote on Twitter. “I will not vote in favor of any rail agreement that comes to the House floor without adequate sick days and the support of rail workers.”
Pelosi acknowledged that the resolution is imperfect, citing the absence of new sick leave benefits. But she’s also defending the resolution as the last best chance to avert a strike — and economic disaster.
“I don’t like going against the ability of unions to strike, but weighing the equities, we must avoid a strike,” Pelosi said as she left the White House. “Jobs will be lost, even union jobs will be lost, water will not be safe, products will not be going to market, we could lose 750,000 jobs, some of them union jobs. That must be avoided.”
Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), another liberal icon, said she recognizes the dangers of crippling the economy with a rail strike, but added that “it’s also powerfully important that workers not be forced to show up injured or sick to work because they can’t get a handful of sick days from their employer.”
She wants to give the unions more time to negotiate.
“Right now, we need to keep pushing the parties to find an agreement,” Warren said. “There’s plenty of money for these rail companies to provide a few sick days for the people that are actually doing the work.”
The concerns have not gone unheard, but Biden and top Democrats are nonetheless plowing ahead with the congressional fix, contending that the risks of a strike are too dire to ignore.
Asked if Biden would support including paid leave in the resolution, White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre stressed the need to protect the agreement that has support from a majority of unions.
“The president’s not going to take any action that would undermine the urgent need to avert a harmful rail shutdown. That’s the way that the president sees this,” Jean-Pierre said. “Again, he’s the president for all Americans.”
The decision to intervene in the rail negotiations is a personal one for Biden, who as a senator in 1992 was one of six to vote against emergency legislation that ended a two-day rail shutdown, one of the 18 times Congress has intervened in such matters.
In his Monday statement calling on Congress to intervene amid the stalemate, Biden touted his pro-union bona fides while underscoring the threat a rail strike poses.
“As a proud pro-labor President, I am reluctant to override the ratification procedures and the views of those who voted against the agreement,” Biden said. “But in this case — where the economic impact of a shutdown would hurt millions of other working people and families — I believe Congress must use its powers to adopt this deal.”
Senate Majority Leader Charles Schumer (D-N.Y.) has not specified when the House resolution would be considered in the upper chamber. But he’s stressing that Congress has no time to lose.
“While the actual deadline of the railroads being shut down is the 8th, our real deadline is sooner than that because … many of the people who, many of the suppliers, if they believe there may well be a shutdown, will then not send their goods,” Schumer said.
“So the real deadline is sooner and we’re going to try to solve this ASAP.”
Al Weaver and Alex Gangitano contributed reporting.
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What you need to know about matcha tea
Matcha seems to be everywhere these days — in lattes, cakes, smoothies and even beauty products. If you want to try it at home, finding the best matcha teas helps ensure a good experience, because low-quality matcha can taste muddy and bitter.
Learning more about matcha and how to prepare it makes purchasing quality tea more straightforward. Whether you want to whisk it in a bowl the traditional way or add it to your morning smoothies, you’ll soon find the right option to meet your needs.
What is matcha tea?
Matcha tea is a type of green tea made from the young leaves of the tea plant. These leaves are shaded while growing, which slightly changes the chemical makeup and results in a sweeter flavor.
Once dried, these leaves are ground into a powder to make a fine paste that you mix with water to make tea. Because you drink the ground leaves, rather than just steeping them in water and straining them out, matcha packs an intense caffeine punch, on par with a strong cup of coffee. However, due to the presence of an amino acid compound called L-theanine, it makes you feel alert yet relaxed, without the caffeine jitters.
What does matcha taste like?
Matcha has a complex, earthy and grassy flavor, with a hint of nuttiness and sweetness with a savory umami endnote. The best way to discover what matcha tastes like is to try it. While some people long how it tastes, others aren’t keen and some find it an acquired taste.
How to find quality matcha
You’ll come across plenty of inferior matcha, so it’s important to learn how to tell what’s good and what’s not. First off, ignore any claims such as “premium” or “ceremonial grade” as these have no legal definition. It doesn’t mean matcha with these labels is bad, but they don’t mean that it’s good, either, so look at other factors instead.
The following can all be indicators of quality matcha but aren’t guarantees. Matcha with at least a couple of these features is likely to be of good quality. You should also consider the price and be suspicious of cheap matcha.
- Grown in Japan: Matcha sourced from Japan is much more likely to be grown in adherence to traditional growing and harvesting techniques. Anything grown outside of Japan is likely to be powdered green tea, rather than true matcha.
- Stone-ground: Traditionally, green tea leaves are stone ground to turn them into powder and quality matcha sticks to this technique. Steel-ground matcha is subjected to more heat from friction and loses some important compounds, which affects the overall quality.
- First-harvest: Matcha made using leaves from the first harvest has a mellower and richer flavor than second-harvest matcha. If you intend to drink matcha made with just water, always opt for first-harvest, while second-harvest is fine for baking and matcha lattes.
How to prepare matcha tea the traditional way
Sift matcha into a tea bowl
Measure 1 teaspoon of matcha powder into a tea bowl to make a thin tea or 2 teaspoons to make a thick “koicha” tea. You can use a small fine mesh strainer to sift out any lumps, but this isn’t an essential step.
Add water
For thin matcha, add two ounces of hot water, just off the boil. Or, for thick matcha, add just one ounce.
Whisk
Using a tea whisk, vigorously mix the matcha powder and water together in a zigzag or M-shaped motion.
Drink
Once the powder and water are fully combined and free from lumps, it’s ready to drink.
How to prepare matcha tea the simple way
Mix matcha and water
Measure 1 to 2 teaspoons of matcha powder into a mug. If you’re not yet sure how strong you like your matcha, you’ll need to experiment. Add a few drops of near-boiling water and mix with a teaspoon to form a thick paste.
Add more water
Add around six ounces of near-boiling water to the paste and stir well to combine.
Drink
You can now enjoy your matcha tea while it’s still hot.
Other ways to consume matcha
If you’re not sure about regular matcha tea or simply want more ways to enjoy matcha, these are some other ways to consume it.
- Lattes: Matcha lattes are made from matcha powder mixed with hot dairy or nondairy milk and usually with sugar or another sweetener added.
- Smoothies: You can add a teaspoon or two of matcha powder to a smoothie for a caffeine boost.
- Baked goods: Matcha works well in cakes, cookies, frosting and more.
Best matcha teas
Wild Matcha Organic Matcha Green Tea Powder
Shade-grown according to Japanese matcha practices and stone-ground to preserve compounds and nutrients, this is a quality option. It’s made in small batches using tea grown on just a single-family farm in Japan.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Jade Leaf Organic Teahouse Edition Matcha Powder
This matcha is made from nothing but shade-grown, first-harvest Japanese green tea leaves. It has a rich yet mellow flavor profile and a silky smooth texture.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
FGO Organic Matcha Green Tea Powder
Made using Japanese shade-grown organic tea leaves, this is a solid choice for baking and making lattes. However, the flavor isn’t delicate enough for making traditional tea.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Naoki Matcha Superior Ceremonial Blend
The tea leaves used to make this powder are grown in Uji in Kyoto, using traditional matcha methods. It’s sweet and mellow without much bitterness, making it great for people new to this tea.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Micro Ingredients Organic Matcha Green Tea Powder
Not only is this tea USDA certified, it’s safety tested to make sure it’s free from heavy metals. While it’s made from first-harvest leaves, it’s only culinary grade, so it’s best for baking, lattes and smoothies.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
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Missing hiker found dead in Nevada
MOUNT CHARLESTON, Nev. (KVVU/Gray News) – A 75-year-old man who went missing while hiking in Nevada was found dead this weekend, according to his family and search groups.
Rock Stanley was last seen Aug. 23 around 5 a.m. hiking at Mount Charleston. His family said Stanley was an experienced hiker.
A family member posted in a Facebook group dedicated to finding Stanley that he was found, and they were awaiting official identification. Red Rock Search and Rescue, who discovered Stanley’s body, offered their sympathies to the family.
KVVU spoke with Stanley’s son Ken Stanley a week after his father went missing.
“You never anticipate something like this, it’s like watching a movie it happens to other people. This kind of stuff never happens to us,” Ken Stanley said.
Ken Stanley said his father lived a very full life, having spent decades as a Marine, receiving the Meritorious Honor Award for his service, and spending 36 years as a teacher and coach in Texas.
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Rep. Gerry Connolly, D-Va., questions witnesses during the House Oversight and Accountability Committee's hearing about Congressional oversight of Washington, March 29, 2023. Connolly said on Monday, May 15, that a man with a baseball bat walked into his Fairfax office, asked for him, and then assaulted two members of his staff. Fairfax City Police in northern Virginia said in a tweet that a suspect is in custody and, the victims are being treated for injuries that are not life-threatening.
FAIRFAX, Va. (AP) — A man with a metal baseball bat walked into the office of U.S. Rep. Gerry Connolly in Fairfax, Virginia, asked for him — and then struck two members of his staff in the upper body with the bat, police said. It was the latest attack amid a sharp uptick in violence directed at lawmakers and their families.
Fairfax City Police in northern Virginia said in a tweet that a suspect is in custody and the victims are being treated for injuries that are not life-threatening.
In a statement posted on Twitter, Connolly said the man entered his district office Monday morning and asked for him before "committing an act of violence" against two staff members.
"The thought that someone would take advantage of my staff's accessibility to commit an act of violence is unconscionable and devastating," Connolly said.
Fairfax police spokesperson Sgt. Lisa Gardner said police received a call about the attack at Connolly's district office at about 10:50 a.m. Connolly was not working in that office on Monday, she said. Gardner said some staff members hid during the attack.
Officers got to the office within five minutes and located the suspect in the office, Gardner said. He was taken into custody quickly without further incident, she said.
Connolly, a Democrat currently serving his eighth term in Congress, represents Virginia's Fairfax County-based 11th District in the Washington suburbs. He told CNN that his office sustained damage, including broken windows.
Other elected officials from Virginia swiftly condemned the violence.
U.S. Sen. Mark Warner retweeted Connolly's statement, calling the attack an "extraordinarily disturbing development."
"Intimidation and violence – especially against public servants – has no place in our society," he said.
"The coward who did this should be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law," tweeted Virginia Attorney General Jason Miyares, a Republican.
Since the Jan. 6, 2021 attack on the Capitol, threats to lawmakers and their families have increased sharply. The U.S. Capitol Police investigated around 7,500 cases of potential threats against members of Congress in 2022. The year before, they investigated around 10,000 threats to members, more than twice the number from four years earlier.
In October, a man broke into the San Francisco home of then-House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, demanding to speak with her, before he smashed her husband, Paul, over the head with a hammer.
In July, a man accosted New York Rep. Lee Zeldin, a Republican who was running for governor of New York, as he spoke at a campaign event and told Zeldin, "You're done." Zeldin wrestled the man to the ground and escaped with only a minor scrape.
"Violence does not belong in our political system and my prayers are with Rep. Gerry Connolly's staff for a speedy recovery," said Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin, a Republican. "We've seen this against our judiciary, we've seen this against our legislative branch and it has no place in our Commonwealth."
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Sesame Software's Data Management Platform, Relational Junction, provides Marketo users with the ability to sync all of their data for a complete 360-degree view of customer data.
SANTA CLARA, Calif., June 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Sesame Software, the innovative leader in Enterprise Data Management, today announced a new high-volume data connector for Marketo. With Relational Junction, you can easily integrate Marketo with cloud applications and relational databases to the data warehouse of your choice. This connector empowers marketers and data teams to improve the quality of their data, eliminate silos, and uncover new insights into marketing performance.
Marketo users work with a full stack of different technology platforms daily and collecting, analyzing, and making sense of all that data can be difficult. Relational Junction solves this problem by enabling users to easily integrate Marketo with various platforms. With Relational Junction, you can have all your data in a single source of truth to explore new correlations and get thoughtful insights about your marketing and business performance.
- Easily access, discover, replicate and integrate Marketo data with adjacent enterprise systems — such as databases, ERP and CRM systems, and custom applications
- Connect and unify all of your Marketo data to the destination of your choice for a complete view of your critical business data across your entire organization
- Move data at the fastest possible data movement with hyper-threaded high-volume data connectors
- Keep your data fresh with automated data syncs for timely insights and accurate reporting
- Launch in minutes with no coding, data mapping, or maintenance
Ultimately, Relational Junction's data connector for Marketo allows data teams to get to their data faster and data engineers to work on higher-value projects.
"Relational Junction breaks the data engineering bottleneck by offering patented hyper-threaded technology that ensures the fastest possible data movement for Marketo. With simple click-and-load deployment, Relational Junction will have you up and running faster than any other traditional ETL tool." - says Rick Banister, CEO of Sesame Software.
The platform's scalable architecture evolves and updates with organization-spanning data needs that continuously change. Knowing data is always fresh and up to date allows for new ways to customize messaging and drive better customer experiences with more targeted and informed campaigns.
To learn more about how Relational Junction allows you to seamlessly flow data across Marketo and any data source or application in your tech stack, request a demo.
Sesame Software is the Enterprise Data Management leader, delivering data rapidly for enhanced reporting and analytics. Sesame Software's patented Relational Junction data platform offers superior solutions for data warehousing, integration, backup, and compliance to fit your business needs. Quickly connect to SaaS, on-premise, and cloud applications for accelerated insights. Learn more today!
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On March 20, several viral social media posts claimed that a highly drug-resistant fungal infection was spreading in the United States, and that it can cause death.
VERIFY viewer Gabriella recently sent a text to our team asking if these claims were true.
THE QUESTION
Is a drug-resistant fungal infection spreading in the U.S.?
THE SOURCES
- U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
- MedlinePlus
- A study published in the Annals of Internal Medicine
- World Health Organization (WHO)
- U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
- William Schaffner, M.D., professor of medicine in the division of infectious diseases at Vanderbilt University
- Mahmoud Ghannoum, Ph.D., professor and director of the Center for Medical Mycology at Case Western Reserve University and University Hospitals Medical Center
THE ANSWER
Yes, a drug-resistant fungal infection is spreading rapidly in U.S. health care facilities. It was first reported in the U.S. in 2016.
Health experts say Candida auris fungus is generally not a threat to healthy people, but it poses a danger to individuals with weakened immune systems.
WHAT WE KNOW
Candida auris (C. auris), a highly drug-resistant yeast (type of fungus), has been spreading rapidly in U.S. health care facilities in recent years, according to a health alert issued by the CDC on March 20. C. auris has been detected in 35 states since it was first reported in the U.S. in 2016. The CDC says the “rapid rise and geographic spread of cases is concerning.”
C. auris infection poses a danger to people with weakened immune systems, including those on ventilators, with lines and tubes that go into their bodies, who frequently stay in hospitals or nursing homes. The CDC and MedlinePlus say C. auris is generally not a threat to healthy people.
The CDC does not receive mortality information on C. auris, and there is no national database for C. auris mortality. However, based on information from a limited number of patients, the CDC says about 30% to 60% of people with C. auris infections have died. But the agency says many of those who died “had other serious illnesses that increased their risk of death.”
“This is a bug that likes to be active in institutions of health care, whether they're nursing homes or hospitals, and it tends to prey on people who are already very ill,” William Schaffner, M.D., told VERIFY. “It doesn't have the capacity or interest, if you will, in attacking people who are perfectly healthy.”
C. auris was first discovered in Japan in 2009. The fungus has since spread to more than 30 countries, including the U.S. The first C. auris case in the U.S. was reported in 2016. However, a 2013 case was retrospectively identified later.
According to a recent CDC report, reported cases of C. auris have increased each year since it first emerged in the U.S., with the most rapid rise occurring between 2020 and 2021. The CDC says it has also continued to see an increase in case counts for 2022.
“The timing of this increase and findings from public health investigations suggest C. auris spread may have worsened due to strain on health care and public health systems during the COVID-19 pandemic,” the CDC said.
C. auris case counts are provided by local and state health departments to the CDC every month. Since 2013, there have been 5,654 clinical cases and 13,163 screening cases of C. auris reported in the U.S. Clinical cases are defined as cases in which C. auris infection is present while screening cases are defined as cases in which the fungus is detected but not causing infection.
Nationwide data shows that clinical cases of C. auris rose from 476 in 2019 to 1,471 in 2021. That number increased in 2022 to 2,377 clinical cases and 5,754 screening cases.
The CDC deems C. auris as an urgent antimicrobial resistance (AR) threat because it is often resistant to multiple antifungal drugs, it spreads easily in health care facilities and it can cause severe infections in very sick people, which could lead to potential fatalities. The World Health Organization (WHO), which released its first-ever list of health-threatening fungi in 2022, also identified C. auris as a global priority.
C. auris most often spreads from person to person or from contact with contaminated objects or equipment in health care facilities. According to the CDC, people who recently spent time in hospitals or nursing homes with breathing tubes, feeding tubes or central venous catheters seem to be at the highest risk for C. auris infection. Other risk factors include people who take antibiotic or antifungal medicines often or individuals who recently had surgery.
MedlinePlus says some people can carry C. auris on their bodies without it making them sick, which means they can easily spread the germ without knowing it. However, these people are still at risk of getting an infection from the fungus.
C. auris can cause bloodstream infections, wound infections and ear infections. It has also been isolated from respiratory and urine specimens, but the CDC says it is unclear if C. auris causes infections in the lungs or bladder. A C. auris infection is harder to identify than more common types of Candida, and special laboratory tests are needed to detect it.
The CDC says that most C. auris infections are treatable with echinocandins, a class of antifungal medications. However, some C. auris infections have been resistant to all antifungal medications, which makes them more difficult to treat.
There are ways to prevent the spread of C. auris, including practicing hand hygiene methods, such as washing your hands with soap and water or cleaning your hands with an alcohol-based hand sanitizer, especially before, during and after visits to hospitals, nursing homes or other health care facilities. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) also shares a list of disinfectant products that may be able to kill C. auris on surfaces on its website.
“It's very important to wash hands — the usual stuff we do for infection,” said Mahmoud Ghannoum, Ph.D., the director of the Center for Medical Mycology at Case Western Reserve University. “And if you are in a hospital, it's very important for people to use gloves to ensure that they don't get the organism and spread it to other people.”
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WFO PHOENIX Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Saturday, October 15, 2022
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SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING
The National Weather Service in Phoenix has issued a
* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Southwestern La Paz County in west central Arizona...
West central Yuma County in southwestern Arizona...
East central Imperial County in southeastern California...
* Until noon MST/noon PDT/.
* At 1116 AM MST/1116 AM PDT/, a severe thunderstorm was located near
Araby, or 9 miles northwest of Fortuna Foothills, moving northwest
at 25 mph.
HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage
to roofs, siding, and trees.
* Locations impacted include...
Winterhaven, Blaisdell and Kinter.
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For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
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Core financial competencies performed best and ranked among top global sustainability leaders
TAIPEI, Jan. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI) announced its constituents for 2022, with Cathay Financial Holdings, one of the leading financial institutions in Asia, receiving recognition. This latest milestone marks the company's selection as a constituent of the Dow Jones Sustainability™ World Index for five consecutive years and a constituent of the Dow Jones Sustainability™ Emerging Market Index for eight years.
The World Index makes its selection from about 2,500 large enterprises and corporations globally as part of its evaluation process, while the Emerging Market Index targets the top 800 companies in emerging markets for consideration, further breaking down to the top 10% of companies in each industry when it comes to sustainable management and performance.
Cathay FHC obtained the best score possible in two main core financial competencies, namely sustainable finance and financial inclusion, among the global competition. It also obtained full scores in eight other areas, including materiality, policy influence, climate strategy, human capital development, and more, out of the 22 evaluation questions.
In 2022, a total of 33 Taiwan companies is included in the DJSI World Index or Emerging Market Index, of which more than 36% come from the financial industry. Cathay FHC also leads the way in the insurance industry as a constituent that has been honored by selection for the longest time.
As a leader in the financial services industry, Cathay FHC effectively utilizes its financial competencies to support three main aims of corporate sustainability: climate, health, and empowerment. Through action, planning, and regular reviews of its environmental, social, and corporate governance (ESG) initiatives, Cathay FHC is moving towards achieving these goals while creating long-term value.
Sparing no effort in helping to promote sustainability, responsible investment, and climate initiatives, Cathay Financial Holdings embraces carbon reduction as a key objective and is making progress in three major ways:
1). Engagement: Cathay FHC cooperates with enterprises to raise awareness of the importance of ESG, sustainable business, and coordinated climate action. Taking the lead for Taiwan companies as part of Climate Action 100+, Cathay FHC has engaged major carbon-emission companies in committing to being net-zero carbon emissions or carbon neutral by 2050.
2). Operations: Cathay FHC is prioritizing procurement of certified green and environmentally friendly products.
3). Policy initiatives: Cathay FHC is the first financial institution in Taiwan to join RE100, a global initiative bringing together the world's most influential businesses committed to 100% renewable electricity. It is also one of the few insurance companies in the world to have passed the review for the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) in the area of carbon reduction globally, being the fourth in the country and sixth in Asia.
Cathay FHC has committed to achieving net-zero carbon emissions by 2050, and its subsidiaries are actively working towards this goal by progressively reducing their carbon emissions.
Moreover, the company is a familiar entity in vital international climate forums, including its own Cathay Sustainable Finance and Climate Change Summit, which has been running for six consecutive years. In particular, this year marks Cathay FHC's increased push to connect with the international community. Cathay FHC is the first strategic partner for the World Climate Foundation (WCF) in Taiwan. Cathay FHC took the initiative by live streaming WCF's World Climate Summit (WCS), a well-acclaimed COP27 side event held in Sharm el Sheikh, Egypt, to allow Taiwan to keep up to date with the latest trends. Chairman Hong-Tu Tsai also made history by being the first opening keynote speaker from Taiwan at WCS for 13 years and sharing his insights and experience.
Cathay FHC's sustainable practices and initiatives continue to push the industry forward. As a pioneer in green finance, it has been recognized by the international community for promoting the sustainability of Taiwan's industries, and the company will continue to progress and expand its reputation as a leading financial institution in the Asia-Pacific region that advances the public good.
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Why ABC 15's Steve Irvin is signing off after 20 years: 'I didn't want to die in the job'
Steve Irvin, the longtime anchor at ABC 15 News in Phoenix, is signing off.
Irvin’s last newscast will be Wednesday at 6 p.m.
“I’m excited,” Irvin, who has been with the station since 2002, said of his impending departure. “It’s a new chapter in my life. I gave this so much thought and put so much planning and effort into it. I’m well past the point of having any regrets or doubts about it. I wanted to make this a thorough process, so that is why I decided to do what I did.”
Irvin announced in November 2021 that he would be leaving the station, citing health issues and the stress of the job, including a heart scare. He echoed that in the days before his departure.
“At the end of the day, my priority is my health and having dinner with my wife,” Irvin said. “So those are the things that I really want to do, and I can do that. Those things were more important than reporting the news.
“They’ve always been more important than reporting the news, but at some point I felt like it was the right thing to do.”
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Irvin is interested in pursuing voice-over work and teaching
Irvin has drawn praise and some criticism, depending, for his willingness to call out lies and misinformation. His Twitter feed provides plenty of examples. It’s a welcome change from robotic anchors spouting false-equivalency in stories.
“One of the big questions for me is whether I’m going to continue on social media,” Irvin said. “That might be my outlet. That might be where I spout off. Because I spout off now and there’s 20 or 30,000 people that like it. I might continue to do that.”
Irvin said some people have reached out to him about going into politics. He doesn’t sound interested but said that he will pursue voice-over work and teaching opportunities. But he’s done with news, at least for now.
“I’ve been very honest about why,” he said. “It scared the crap out of me. I think it would scare the crap out of anybody, knowing you’re a ticking time bomb. You could have a heart attack at any point, and that’s it, you’re done. I didn’t want to die in the job.”
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Oklahoma authorities are searching for a suspect after four people were found dead and another person injured at a marijuana growing operation in Kingfisher County Sunday night, according to the state's bureau of investigation.
The Kingfisher County Sheriff's Department responded to a reported hostage situation Sunday and found the victims when they arrived, Captain Stan Florence with the Oklahoma Bureau of Investigation said Monday.
The injured person was flown to an Oklahoma City hospital for treatment, but Florence said he did not know their current status.
Florence said authorities "have a suspect in mind" but after a search throughout the night with investigators on the ground, drones and helicopters they don't believe the suspect is still in the area.
Investigators are trying to piece together what happened, Florence said, but believe the victims and suspect knew each other.
"They all know each other. [We] don't know if they're related, don't know if they're coworkers, but certainly these individuals were, we believe, all familiar with each other," Florence said.
The Oklahoma Bureau of Narcotics is also on the scene to investigate the growing operation, according to Florence. It was not immediately clear if the operation was legal and licensed. Medical marijuana is legal in Oklahoma.
Kingfisher County is northwest of Oklahoma City.
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National Cheese Ball Day and International Haiku Poetry Day are among the various national days on April 17, 2023.
There are 19 total, according to NationalToday.com, which tracks these “holidays.”
And while most of these “national days” are not connected to any official religious observance that is on the standard calendar, they are still fun to celebrate and talk about.
They’ve become so popular that there’s a national day for just about everything on just about every day.
Here’s the full list of today’s national days:
- 2A Day
- Blah Blah Blah Day
- Ford Mustang Day
- Herbalist Day
- International Bat Appreciation Day
- International Day of Mastering Conversations that Matter
- Landing of the 33 Patriots Day
- Laylat al-Qadr
- Malbec World Day
- National Crawfish Day
- National Kickball Day
- No Limits for Deaf Children Day
- Syria Independence Day
- There’s Nothing Like a Dame Day
- World Circus Day
- World Hemophilia Day
- Yom HaShoah
Each one has a history, which you can read about on NationalToday.com.
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TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) — If not for the coronavirus pandemic, Feng-Feng Yeh might never have learned about a lesser-known chapter of Chinese American history in her hometown of Tucson, Arizona.
Yeh was an executive chef in New York City when the shutdown took away her job and career plans. She pulled up stakes and moved back home, turning instead to her passion for public art.
Looking for inspiration, Yeh delved into the local history of Chinese immigrants, which she'd heard only bits and pieces of all her life. On the Tucson Chinese Cultural Center website, she learned that Chinese-owned mom-and-pop grocery stores were a thriving industry in Tucson from the 1900s on.
More than businesses, they were lifelines for Mexican American communities. The stores even started preparing Mexican chorizo — the spicy, ground-pork breakfast staple. It earned the nickname “Chinese chorizo."
"I was very moved by the story of allyship between Mexican and Chinese Americans at a time when all these pivotal immigration policies were being enacted that were quite racist," Yeh said. “I thought that was something that you don’t learn in school, especially in Arizona. I thought it was something that should be recognized and shared.”
Chinese immigrants settling in Arizona were doing so in the shadow of the 1882 Chinese Exclusion Act, the U.S. government's first race-based immigration policy. Both Chinese and Mexican immigrants faced racism despite being instrumental to the workforce.
It’s a history that older Tucson Chinese residents say they have spent years trying to make more visible.
Yeh proposed erecting an 11-foot (3.4 meters) tall sculpture of two chorizo sausage links, and recently won a grant through the Tucson Museum of Contemporary Art and the Andy Warhol Foundation. To promote the endeavor, she organized the inaugural Tucson Chinese Chorizo Festival. For the month of October, several local restaurants and food trucks have been serving weekend specials with meat and vegan chorizo.
Even many locals are unaware of Tucson's significant Chinese presence.
The 15,000-square-foot Tucson Chinese Cultural Center is a bustling hub that's part community center and part museum, and serves at least 5,000. Established in 2005, it has a multipurpose room, commercial kitchen, classrooms, and a lounge with tables for mahjong. On the walls are display boards with mini-profiles of long-gone Chinese grocery stores. There's also a YouTube channel that includes a 2014 video on Chinese chorizo.
“A lot of people don’t know we exist after 17 years. So, we’ve been trying to get the word out,” said Susan Chan, the center's executive director.
Starting in 1900, Chinese-owned grocery stores prospered and became an economic force in Tucson. By the 1940s, there were 130 families running a little over 100 grocery stores in the city. The number of stores dwindled in the ‘70s and ’80s due to an influx of supermarket chains, convenience stores, and a younger generation of Chinese Americans uninterested in the family business.
Allen Lew’s father, Joe Wee Lew, opened his first of three stores, Joe’s Super Market, in 1955. Lew began working in the market as a fourth grader. He still helped out until the last store closed after three decades in business.
He and his four siblings grew up serving Mexican and Native American customers. Everyone felt like they “were all a big neighborhood family.” In a pre-food stamp era, many Chinese grocers would let struggling customers pay whenever.
“A lot of them get paid like once a month, every two weeks, and they ran out of money,” Lew recalled. “They’ll tell my Dad or the other Chinese (grocers), ’Can you give me credit?... We give them credit — no charge, no interest, no nothing.”
Lew, 74 and a longtime board member of the center, remembers watching his father or the Hispanic butcher he employed making chorizo. They used the end pieces of “big rolls of bologna” or salami, boiled ham or other cold cuts.
“The butcher would cut off the fats and things that were part of the meat that were kind of bad. He would take that out and then you threw organ meats and all that and you make it just like hotdogs,” Lew said.
For the festival, Chinese-made chorizo is being celebrated with inventive dishes trying to fuse Chinese and Mexican cultures. At Mexican restaurant BOCA, for instance, chef and James Beard Award semi-finalist Maria Mazon made vegan and regular chorizo eggrolls with a carrot and papaya slaw topped with a fried egg.
Breakfast/brunch hot spot 5 Points came up with Tamal Niangao — charred, sticky masa cakes with chorizo, green onion, Napa cabbage and chilies in a soy maggi glaze. Jicama, cilantro and two poached eggs are then piled on.
The 500-plus pounds of meat and plant-based chorizo given to restaurants for the festival was made at a local butchery. Yeh devised the vegan recipe. She invited Jackie Tran, a Tucson food writer and owner of Tran’s Fats food truck, to work on the pork one.
“It was definitely something that fascinated” him, said Tran, who is of Chinese and Vietnamese descent. But he definitely didn't throw in odds and ends. And he added dashes of spices like Sichuan pepper, coriander seed and Chinese five-spice powder.
For the sculpture, Yeh is partnering with Carlos Valenzuela, a Mexican and indigenous artist born in Tucson. Valenzuela will make the red mosaic tiles for the piece. His grandfather had a running account with a local Chinese grocery store. It didn't occur to him at first that his involvement was a nice full-circle development.
“I just went into it thinking, ‘Wow, this is a really unique project, really an opportunity to talk about that history that hardly ever gets talked about,’” Valenzuela said.
If the idea of a balloon-animal-esque chorizo sculpture elicits a laugh, that’s the way Yeh wants it.
“I think it’s eye-catching for tourists to come and recognize that this town is a town that was heavily influenced by Chinese culture, which I don’t think a lot of people know,” said Yeh, who still needs more funds for the sculpture.
What does Lew, the son of a Chinese grocer, think about a chorizo sculpture?
“That’s great,” Lew said. “I was surprised because I think when you grow up and you’ve done something all your life here, you don’t think it’s a big thing. So, you don’t promote it. But someone outside thinks, ‘This is different. This is neat.’”
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LANSDOWNE, Va., June 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the Jack Kent Cooke Foundation announced two $1 million grants to two public research universities with a demonstrated record in advancing the success of underrepresented students in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields: the University of California, Merced and the University of Maryland, Baltimore County.
The National Science Foundation's recent report suggests that despite notable gains in the last decade, Black, Hispanic, American Indian, and Alaska Native students remain markedly underrepresented among bachelor's degree recipients in the STEM fields – resulting in longstanding challenges to diversify and fill in-demand jobs.
Both the University of California, Merced (UC Merced) and the University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC) have been recognized nationally for innovative practices that encourage the participation and success of underrepresented students. UC Merced was awarded the 2021 Seal of Excelencia, which recognizes universities that demonstrate a robust enrollment, retention, financial support, and representation of Latinx/Latiné students. UMBC is the country's number one producer of Black undergraduates who go on to earn doctorates in the life sciences and math and computer sciences combined, and also the nation's leading producer of Black undergraduates who go on to earn the combined M.D. - Ph.D. (physician scientists).
"UC Merced and UMBC are models for our nation. Both schools have resolved to ensure that all students -- especially students from underrepresented backgrounds -- are set up to succeed from day one in rigorous STEM classes," said Seppy Basili, executive director of the Cooke Foundation. "In advancement of our mission to help exceptional students reach their fullest potential, we are honored to support the work of these important institutions."
The new grants will establish two funds: the first to help current students with financial need advance to graduation, and a second endowed scholarship program to increase the institutions' long-term ability to meet the financial needs of their student population. These grants are part of a $7 million commitment to supporting underrepresented student success in STEM fields. To date, the Foundation has granted $1 million to each of the following: Alabama A&M University (2021), Florida A&M University (2021), Morgan State University (2022), Norfolk State University (2021), and North Carolina A&T State University (2021).
UC Merced has the largest percentage of Pell-eligible students in the University of California system, a majority of which are STEM majors (54 percent). With resources available on campus like the STEM Tutoring Hub and the National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE), providing support and guidance for academic enrichment in this field of study has led to successful rates of completion amongst graduates. In the class of 2021, 66 percent of first generation students and 52 percent of Latinx/Latiné students received a bachelor's degree in STEM.
"We are grateful for the Jack Kent Cooke Foundation's abiding commitment to ensuring that promising students confronting financial hardship have the resources to pursue postsecondary education," said Vice Chancellor and Chief External Relations Officer E. Edward Klotzbier. "The achievements of the unique and motivated students supported by these scholarships will benefit not only our community, but the world as a whole, and UC Merced is grateful to the Foundation for helping these young people reach their full potential."
UMBC has one of the country's most diverse undergraduate communities, with more than 60 percent of its students being from minority groups. UMBC has been at the forefront of efforts to increase diversity and student success in STEM, particularly through the Meyerhoff Scholars Program, which supports undergraduate students of all backgrounds who plan to pursue doctoral study in the sciences or engineering and who are interested in the advancement of minorities in those fields. The program has served as a national model that has been replicated by several other institutions.
"The Meyerhoff Scholars Program is one example of how UMBC has long worked to redefine excellence in higher education," said UMBC President Valerie Sheares Ashby. "We are deeply grateful for the partnership of the Jack Kent Cooke Foundation and its support in the form of this new grant, which will allow us to touch even more lives and advance inclusive excellence in the State of Maryland and beyond."
For more than 20 years, the Cooke Foundation has dedicated its mission to advancing the education of exceptionally promising students who have financial need. Since 2000, the Foundation has awarded almost $250 million in scholarships to nearly 3,200 students from 8th grade through graduate school, along with comprehensive educational advising and other support services. The Foundation has also provided $131 million in grants to organizations that serve such students. www.jkcf.org
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Construction to Begin on Luxury Multi-Family Community
SAN ANTONIO , June 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Embrey, a diversified real estate investment company based in San Antonio, has closed on a five-parcel assemblage totaling 4.5 acres of land in Charlotte, North Carolina. The firm plans to construct Southerly at LoSo, a high-end, 403-unit luxury apartment community, in the popular Lower South End neighborhood locally known as "LoSo." Hunter Barron, of JLL assisted Embrey with the assemblage.
"This will be Embrey's first project in Charlotte and construction will begin in late June," says Brad Knolle, Executive Vice President of Development. "There is high renter demand in the LoSo area and vacancy rates are low. We are developing a community that will deliver a living experience that is in keeping with the vibrant and trendy LoSo area."
Units will feature keyless entry, 9- to 12-foot ceilings, quartz countertops, walk-in closets with built-in shoe racks and designer finishes throughout. The property will offer luxury amenities such as a resort-style pool with shaded cabanas, a bocce ball court, a dog park, a bicycle repair and storage room and more. Also included is a seventh-floor sky lounge for residents to relax while enjoying views of the Uptown Charlotte skyline.
The design team, including Cline Design and Land Design, has worked tirelessly with Embrey to create a timeless building for this iconic corner. Moore & Van Allen and Hart & Hickman have provided excellent land entitlement and environmental services to help Embrey achieve this closing. Elford, Inc. has been selected to build the project.
Southerly at LoSo is expected to begin leasing in late 2024 with completion in early 2025.
San Antonio-based Embrey, LLC is a diversified real estate investment company that owns, develops, builds, acquires and manages multifamily and commercial assets in targeted markets across the United States. Since 1974, Embrey has developed more than 43,000 apartments and over 6 million square feet of commercial property. Embrey is a leading developer in the multifamily sector, with more than 6,000 units under construction or in development. www.embreydc.com
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Winning numbers drawn for $615 million Powerball jackpot
Published: Jul. 8, 2023 at 11:13 PM EDT|Updated: 1 hour ago
(CNN) - The Powerball jackpot reached an estimated $615 million ahead of Saturday night’s drawing.
The winning numbers are 7, 23, 24, 32, 43 and 18.
The jackpot currently ranks as the 10th largest Powerball jackpot.
If someone is lucky enough to match all six numbers, they’ll have the option of getting an annuitized prize worth an estimated $615 million or a lump sum payment estimated at $310.6 million. Both options are before taxes.
The jackpot has grown because no one has won since April 19.
A Powerball ticket costs $2. Your ticket’s odds of winning are about 1 in 292 million.
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James Franklin Reid
Funeral service for James Franklin Reid, age 70, will be Tuesday, July 12, 2022 at 3:00 PM in the Chapel of Mercer Brothers Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Parkway Memorial Gardens.
Mr. Reid died Saturday, July 2, 2022 at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital.
Visitation for Mr. Reid will be Monday, July 11, 2022 from 10:00 AM until 6:00 PM at Mercer Brothers Funeral Home.
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'The Crown' actor Stephen Greif dead at 78
Greif was known for his roles in 'The Crown' and 'Blake's 7'
Stephen Greif has died at age 78.
"The Crown" actor died Dec. 23 in London, his representative confirmed to Fox News Digital.
"With great sadness we announce the death of our wonderful client Stephen Greif," the agency wrote. "His extensive career included numerous roles on screen and stage, including at the National Theatre, RSC and in the West End."
"We will miss him dearly and our thoughts are with his family and friends."
His family shared with Fox News Digital that he will be missed by his two sons, Joseph and Daniel.
Greif was also remembered by friends.
"Stephen Greif was a lovely man as well as being a very fine actor," Colin Baker wrote on Twitter. "We are all poorer for his loss. RIP my friend."
"Very saddened to hear that Stephen Greif has left us," Barnaby Edwards shared. "A rock-solid performer with a voice as liquid and deadly as molten lava. When it came to playing villains, he was unsurpassed."
"His acerbic wit and obvious intelligence made him a joy to direct. Thanks for the fun, Stephen."
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British actor Stuart Anthony also paid tribute on Twitter.
"Very sad to hear the wonderful Stephen Greif has passed away. A lovely man with a huge CV and some fantastic stories - RIP," he wrote.
Greif was born in London and attended The Royal Academy of Dramatic Art.
He starred in "The Crown" as the Speaker of the House.
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Deployed at 3 of the top 5 global life science leaders, Modak automates data engineering for organizations to utilize the full potential of data
CHICAGO, March 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Modak, a leading provider of data engineering solutions, today announced a new release of Modak Nabu™, an integrated modern data orchestration platform that enables enterprises to deliver Data Fabric at scale. Modak Nabu™ helps some of the world's leading Life Science R&D companies to manage terabytes of data, accelerate new drug discoveries, and transition to next generation precision digital healthcare.
The highlight of this latest release is the new Dataflow Studio feature that provides a graphical, drag-and-drop interface. This allows users to create complex flows of data involving a variety of tasks such as crawling, ingestion, curation, and integration with other data tools.
"Data orchestration use cases often involve elaborate flows with multiple data sources, complex transformations, and integrations with diverse tools," said Milind Chitgupakar, Chief Analytics Officer, and co-founder at Modak. "Modak Nabu's new Dataflow Studio capability empowers data teams to simplify creation, scheduling, and monitoring of these flows through an intuitive UI, which significantly improves the productivity of data engineers in an enterprise."
Leveraging the latest version of Modak Nabu™, enterprises can jumpstart their data transformation journeys and gain competitive differentiation from enhanced features that include:
- Dataflow Studio: Graphical user interface for creating end-to-end dataflows for analytics use cases.
- Automated data pipelines across cloud providers: Simplifies the process of onboarding data from a variety of sources to different cloud environments.
- Workspaces: Increases productivity of data teams by providing a collaborative environment for planning, executing, and monitoring data products.
- Multi-tenancy: Meets enterprise data governance requirements by providing fine-grained access control.
- Data observability and quality: Proactive approach monitors the health of data pipelines metrics.
For more information, please download https://modak.com/modak-nabu-solution or listen to a recent podcast with Modak and data expert, and former Gartner analyst, Sanjeev Mohan here.
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The United States swept its way into the group stage of the Davis Cup Finals on Saturday, getting the winning point in a 4-0 victory over Uzbekistan from the doubles team of Rajeev Ram and Austin Krajicek.
They beat Sergey Fomin and Sanjar Fayziev 6-2, 6-4, after Tommy Paul and Mackenzie McDonald had won singles matches Friday in Tashkent.
Stan Wawrinka punctuated his return to the competition he helped Switzerland win alongside Roger Federer in 2014 by winning the deciding match against Germany. Serbia, France, Britain and Sweden also closed out victories Saturday.
Ram is No. 3 in the ATP Tour doubles rankings and partnered with Joe Salisbury to win the last two U.S. Open men’s doubles titles. But the Americans opted not to use Ram last year in the final round, when they dropped the doubles match in a 2-1 defeat against Italy in the quarterfinals.
Krajicek was making his Davis Cup debut, having reached No. 9 in the doubles rankings late last year.
“They had five great days of preparation, and as anticipated they came out really sharp and got the early break in the first set. And after that it was like two freight trains, there was no stopping them,” interim captain David Nainkin said.
Denis Kudla then beat Amir Milushev 6-4, 6-4.
The winners of the 12 qualifiers being held this weekend — six on Friday-Saturday, six on Saturday-Sunday — advance to the Davis Cup Finals group stage in September, along with reigning champion Canada, 2022 runner-up Australia and wild-card recipients Italy and Spain.
Eight teams will advance to the closing matches of the Davis Cup Finals scheduled for Nov. 21-26 in Malaga, Spain.
In Saturday’s other matches:
— Switzerland 3, Germany 2: Wawrinka, a three-time Grand Slam champion playing in the Davis Cup for the first time since 2015, edged Daniel Altmaier 6-3, 5-7, 6-4 on an indoor hard court in Trier, Germany. Wawrinka had lost in singles and doubles earlier in the two-day tie, but got another chance when Marc-Andrea Huesler upset Alexander Zverev 6-2, 7-6 (4) in the opening singles match Saturday.
— France 3, Hungary 2: On indoor hard courts in Tatabanya, Hungary, Ugo Humbert won it for the French with a 6-3, 6-3 victory over Fabian Marozsan. Adrian Mannarino had forced the deciding match by beating Marton Fucsovics 7-6 (6), 6-2.
— Serbia 4, Norway 0: On indoor hard courts in Oslo, the visitors, playing without top-ranked Novak Djokovic, put away the match when Filip Krajinovic and Nikola Cacic edged Viktor Durasovic and Herman Hoeyeraal 6-4, 3-6, 6-3. Hamad Medjedovic then outlasted Durasovic 6-4, 6-7, 10-4.
— Britain 3, Colombia 1: On outdoor clay courts in Cota, the visitors won two matches Saturday to advance. Dan Evans and Neal Skupski beat the former No. 1-ranked doubles pair of Juan-Sebastian Cabal and Robert Farah 6-4, 6-4, before Cam Norrie downed Nicolas Mejia 6-4, 6-4.
— Sweden 3, Bosnia 1: On indoor hard courts in Stockholm, Mikael Ymer sent the hosts through by beating Damir Dzumhur 6-1, 1-6, 6-3.
— Croatia 2, Austria 0: On indoor hard courts in Rijeka, Croatia, Borna Gojo held off 2020 U.S. Open champion Dominic Thiem 6-3, 7-6 (2). Borna Coric opened the tie for the two-time champions, who are No. 1 in the Davis Cup rankings, by beating Dennis Novak 6-3, 7-5.
— Argentina 1, Finland 1: On indoor hard courts in Espoo, Francisco Cerundolo outlasted Otto Virtanen 6-3, 3-6, 7-6 (3) to even up the tie. Emil Ruusuvuori got the hosts started with a 7-5, 6-3 victory over Pedro Cachin.
— Netherlands 2, Slovakia 0: On indoor hard courts in Groningen, Tallon Griekspoor and Tim Van Rijthoven moved the hosts within a point of advancing with three-set victories. Griekspoor beat Lukas Klein 7-6 (6), 2-6, 6-4. Van Rijthoven topped Alex Molcan 7-6 (6), 5-7, 6-3.
— Belgium 2, South Korea 0: On indoor hard courts in Seoul, David Goffin cruised to a 6-4, 6-2 victory over Seong Chan Hong after Zizou Bergs had to work much harder in the opening match. Bergs edged Soonwoo Kwon 1-6, 6-4, 7-6 (6).
— Czech Republic 2, Portugal 0: On an indoor clay court in Maia, Portugal, Jiri Lehecka gave the Czechs an early lead with a 6-4, 6-4 victory over Nuno Borges, before Tomas Machac held off Joao Sousa 7-6 (6), 3-6, 6-2.
— Chile 1, Kazakhstan 1: On an outdoor clay court in La Serena, Chile, Timofei Skatov beat Cristian Garin 6-1, 6-3, before Nicolas Jarry got the Chileans back to even by beating Alexander Bublik 6-2, 6-2.
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The treaties provided a clear quid-pro-quo: Columbia Basin tribes would give up land, thousands of acres of it, in return for perpetual fishing rights in the Columbia and some of its tributaries.
But it's a different river basin now, with big dams on the main river and many more on the streams that feed the Columbia, and far fewer fish.
Oregon Public Broadcasting and Pro Publica have teamed up for a long look at the indigenous relationship with salmon, including the recently completed documentary “Wy-Kan-Ush-Pum: (Salmon People)." It profiles a family enrolled in the Yakama nation, its dependence upon Columbia salmon, and the many challenges to maintaining a way of life caught between ancient practices and modern realities.
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Celtics vs. 76ers: Odds, spread, over/under and other Vegas lines - Eastern Conference Semifinals Game 6
In Game 6 of the second round of the NBA Playoffs, the Boston Celtics will be seeking a win against Philadelphia 76ers.
In this article, you will find odds and spreads for the Celtics vs. 76ers matchup across multiple sportsbooks.
Celtics vs. 76ers Game Info
- Date: Thursday, May 11, 2023
- Time: 7:30 PM ET
- How to Watch on TV: ESPN
- Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Venue: Wells Fargo Center
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Celtics vs. 76ers Odds, Spread, Over/Under
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Celtics vs 76ers Additional Info
Celtics vs. 76ers Betting Trends
- The Celtics average 117.9 points per game (fourth in the league) while giving up 111.4 per contest (fourth in the NBA). They have a +535 scoring differential overall and outscore opponents by 6.5 points per game.
- The 76ers outscore opponents by 4.3 points per game (posting 115.2 points per game, 14th in league, and allowing 110.9 per contest, third in NBA) and have a +354 scoring differential.
- These two teams score a combined 233.1 points per game, 20.6 more points than this matchup's point total.
- Combined, these teams give up 222.3 points per game, 9.8 more points than this matchup's over/under.
- Boston has won 45 games against the spread this season, while failing to cover or pushing 37 times.
- Philadelphia has compiled a 48-34-0 record against the spread this season.
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BROOKLINE, Mass. (AP) — The Latest on the U.S. Open (all times local):
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7:50 p.m.
Joel Dahmen is in the clubhouse at 5 under, good enough with a tie for the lead with Collin Morikawa. It’s the first time in Dahmen’s career that he heads into the weekend with any part of a 36-hole lead.
Dahmen shot a 68 on Friday at The Country Club, making a 60-foot birdie putt on the 15th hole to improve to minus-5 and grab a share of the lead.
Five players were tied for third, including defending champion Jon Rahm and 2011 winner Rory McIlroy.
With a couple of groups still on the course at the U.S. Open, the cut is set at 3 over par. That means players like Sergio Garcia, Corey Conners and Shane Lowry won’t be playing this weekend.
Patrick Cantlay, K.H. Lee and Tyrell Hatton just squeaked in at plus-3.
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7 p.m.
Rory McIlroy shot a 69 on Friday to move into a tie for second place through 36 holes at the U.S. Open.
McIlroy bogeyed the 10th hole, then picked up three birdies on his way in to finish at 4 under. He’s looking for his second U.S. Open win and his first major title since the 2014 PGA Championship.
McIlroy was one stroke behind Collin Morikawa; qualifier Joel Dahmen also was 5 under with three holes to play. Jon Rahm was 4 under.
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7 p.m.
Cameron Young had an interesting back nine at the U.S. Open.
Young went bogey-par after making the turn onto the first hole. He made a quadruple-bogey 8 on the 496, par-4 fourth, followed by a plain old bogey on the fifth to fall to 8 over for the tournament.
That’s when things turned around.
He birdied the fifth and then made a hole in one on the sixth, holing a 7 iron with two hops and a roll for the last foot. He also birdied Nos. 7 and 8, picking up five strokes in four holes to improve from way out of contention to near the projected cut.
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6:05 p.m.
Colin Morikawa shot a 66 on Friday to move to 5 under par and into the second-round lead at the U.S. Open.
Morikawa missed a four-footer for eagle on No. 8, then made the birdie putt to take the lead.
Defending champion Jon Rahm also birdied the eighth hole. That put him at 4 under, and in a three-way tie for second. Rahm had a long birdie putt on No. 9 that could have moved him into a tie for the tournament lead, but he slid it about 8 inches past the hole. He’s done for the day with a 67.
Qualifier Hayden Buckley shot a second straight 68 and is also 4 under through 36 holes. Joel Dahmen is 4 under with five holes to play.
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6:05 p.m.
Travis Vick is done for the day at the U.S. Open with a 69 and a three-shot lead in the race to be the low amateur at The Country Club.
Vick is 1 under par for the tournament and in the top 20 with about one-third of the field still on the course. He is three strokes ahead of the next-closest amateur, Austin Greaser, who was 2 over for the tournament.
Vick, 22, helped Texas win the NCAA golf championship earlier this month.
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6:05 p.m.
The cut line at the U.S. Open has been bouncing between plus-3 and plus-4 for much of Friday afternoon, leaving about 20 golfers in limbo.
Among those at 4 over hoping the line stays there are Sergio Garcia, Shane Lowry, Jim Furyk and Patrick Cantlay.
About a dozen more players are 5 over but still on the course with a chance to play their way into the weekend.
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5:50 p.m.
Qualifier Hayden Buckley is in the clubhouse with his second straight 68 and a tie for the lead at the U.S. Open.
Reigning British Open champion Collin Morikawa is also 4 under at The Country Club with two holes left to play in the second round. Joining them is Joel Dahmen, another qualifier.
Buckley was a walk-on at Missouri who wound up making the All-American third team as a senior. This is his second appearance in a major; he missed the cut last year.
Defending champion Jon Rahm and Rory McIlroy were still on the course. They’re among eight golfers tied at minus-3.
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5:15 p.m.
Qualifier Joel Dahmen has moved into the lead at the U.S. Open.
Dahmen was 2 under through nine holes in the second round at The Country Club to improve to 5 under and take a one-stroke lead. Two-time major champion Collin Morikawa was the biggest name among those at 4 under.
David Lingmerth and Brian Harman were also one stroke back.
Dahmen missed the cut in both previous U.S. Open appearances. He wasn’t even sure he wanted to try again before deciding 10 days ago to give a shot and playing in a 36-hole qualifier. He made it with one stroke to spare.
Top-ranked Scottie Scheffler is in the clubhouse with a 67 and tied for fourth with five others.
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4:15 p.m.
Collin Morikawa has made a move at the U.S. Open in his attempt to win a major golf tournament for the third year in a row.
The reigning British Open champion, who also won the PGA Championship in 2020, started the second round at minus-1 and picked up four more birdies through 11 holes, moving into a tie for the lead at 5 under with David Lingmerth.
Lingmerth entered the day at minus-3 and improved to 5 under through 12 holes at The Country Club. The 34-year-old Swede has won once on the PGA Tour and his best finish in a major was 12th at the 2016 U.S. Open.
Morikawa made the turn at 4 under and made a 31-foot birdie putt on No. 1 to move into the lead.
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12:50 p.m.
Masters champion and top-ranked Scottie Scheffler shot 3-under 67 to join Rory McIlroy and four others in the lead at the U.S. Open.
Also tied for the top spot at 3 under are players ranked 130, 371, 445 and 592. They are Joel Dahmen, Nick Hardy, Callum Tarren and David Lingmerth.
Hardy shot 2-under 68 to take his place at the top of the leaderboard.
The other three players and McIlroy, who is ranked third, had afternoon tee times at The Country Club, where there was a 70% chance of thunderstorms.
Scheffler’s 67 in the morning was highlighted by a hole-out from around 60 yards on the par-5 14th for eagle.
Scheffler’s buddy, Sam Burns, also shot 67 to draw within one shot of the lead.
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11:50 a.m.
Scottie Scheffler and Brooks Koepka made eagles within 60 seconds of each other on the par-5 14th hole to vault up the leaderboard at the U.S. Open.
Scheffler, the reigning Masters champion, hit a pitch shot from about 60 yards out of the deep rough that went in for a 3. Then Koepka knocked in a 14-foot putt.
Scheffler’s eagle put him at 2 under for the tournament, one shot behind five players tied for the lead, including M.J. Daffue, who had been at 6 under before making three bogeys on his back nine.
Koepka’s 3 put him at 1 under with four holes left in his round.
The rest at 3 under, including Rory McIlroy, have afternoon tee times at The Country Club.
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11 a.m.
M.J. Daffue had a perfect lie. It was on the fake turf covering the floor of a hospitality tent to the left of the 14th fairway.
He hit a great shot there, covering about 250 yards to end up pin high in the rough on the 616-yard par 5. But he duffed the chip shot and made a bogey 6 anyway.
After that big adventure, the South African dropped to 4-under par, which was still good for a one-shot lead at the U.S. Open as he headed into his last five holes.
Matt Fitzpatrick was one shot behind Daffue, in a tie for second, as he began his second nine.
The rest of the group at 3 under had afternoon tee times. That included Rory McIlroy, Callum Tarren, David Lingmerth and Joel Dahmen.
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10:25 a.m.
M.J. Daffue has a two-shot lead as he heads into the homestretch of his second round at the U.S. Open. He is 5-under par with six holes to play.
Matt Fitzpatrick, who won the U.S. Amateur at The Country Club in 2013, shot 1-under 34 over his first nine holes to climb into a second-place tie at 3 under.
Also at 3 under are Rory McIlroy, David Lingmerth, Joel Dahmen and Callum Tarren; all have afternoon tee times on a warm, windy day outside of Boston. There’s a 30% chance of thunderstorms hitting the Brookline area this afternoon.
First-round leader Adam Hadwin made two bogeys over his first four holes to drop to 2 under — three shots behind Daffue.
Phil Mickelson’s struggles continue. He is 3 over for the day and 11 over for the tournament. He’s tied for 147th.
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9:15 a.m.
M.J. Daffue has opened a three-shot lead early in the second round of the U.S. Open.
The South African rolled in a 70-foot putt from off the front of the seventh green for his third birdie of the front nine. It put him at 6-under par, three shots ahead of Rory McIlroy and a group of three others who play Friday afternoon.
First-round leader Adam Hadwin made two bogeys over the first three holes to drop to 2 under, four shots off the lead.
Only 26 of the 156 players at The Country Club were under par midway through the morning rounds on Day 2.
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8:15 a.m.
Justin Thomas had one of 25 scores under par in the first round of the U.S. Open. He didn’t stay in red numbers for very long.
Thomas pulled his approach on No. 10 to start the second round. It left him in a precarious spot above the green in deep grass. Worse yet, he was above the hole. His first attempt at a flop shot moved the ball a foot. The next one got onto the green and rolled 25 feet past the hole.
He made double bogey, and then missed a 4-foot par putt on the next hole.
Players are expecting The Country Club to get tougher as the week goes on. It doesn’t seem that way to MJ Daffue (pronounced “Duffy”). He already has three birdies through five holes and was leading at 5-under par in the early going.
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Black Lively is coming back to the big screen! The 35-year-old is set to star in the film adaptation of Collen Hoover’s bestselling novel “It Ends With Us,” alongside “Jane the Virgin’s” Justin Baldoni. The movie is currently in development with Wayfarer Studios and Sony Pictures. Justin is also set to direct the project. This will be Blake’s first film since 2020. | https://www.nbc.com/access/video/blake-lively-set-to-star-adaptation-of-colleen-hoovers-it-ends-with-us/ACCN891909808 | 2023-01-27 19:25:02 | 0 | https://www.nbc.com/access/video/blake-lively-set-to-star-adaptation-of-colleen-hoovers-it-ends-with-us/ACCN891909808 |
TAMPA, Fla., Aug. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Pinnacle Fertility welcomes IVF1 to their esteemed network of physician-led fertility practices. For more than 20 years, IVF1 has provided expert reproductive care, leading patients to successful outcomes through cutting edge assisted reproductive technologies. Founded by Randy S. Morris, M.D., IVF1 is a leading fertility center headquartered at the Naperville Fertility Center in Naperville, Illinois. In addition to a fully licensed ambulatory surgery center, IVF1 offers multiple locations in the Chicago area.
"For years, IVF1 has had some of the best success rates in the country," says Andrew Mintz, CEO of Pinnacle, "with this addition to our network, Pinnacle Fertility is getting closer to our vision of setting the standard in fertility care, offering the most comprehensive and personalized services utilizing advanced processes and technologies while creating an inclusive environment in which people want to work."
Pinnacle Fertility, the nation's fastest-growing physician-centered fertility care network, offers fertility-focused practices a platform for collaboration amongst physicians and medical leaders. Pinnacle's patient-first approach, passion for excellence, and multitude of family-building services.
"We're thrilled to join a platform that puts patients and quality above all else," says Dr. Morris, "by partnering with Pinnacle Fertility, we'll benefit from a broad range of centralized services which enables us to focus more of our time and resources on delivering the best possible personalized care for couples in need of reproductive medicine services."
Now as part of Pinnacle Fertility, IVF1 joins a reputable team of physicians and clinical leaders dedicated to collaboration, innovation, and fostering an effortless patient-first experience while providing access to treatment and exceptional outcomes to those needing fertility and genomic services to start or grow their families.
Pinnacle Fertility is the nation's fastest-growing physician-centric fertility care platform, supporting high-performing fertility clinics and comprehensive fertility service providers nationwide. Under a united mission of fulfilling dreams by building families, Pinnacle clinics offer innovative technology and processes, compassionate patient care, and comprehensive fertility treatment services, ensuring families receive a high-touch experience on their path to parenthood.
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Founded in 1992, IVF 1 is a leading fertility clinic headquartered in Naperville, IL and offers comprehensive, personalized fertility treatment to those looking to start or grow their families. Specializing in in vitro fertilization (IVF), frozen embryo transfers (FET), and preimplantation genetic testing (PGT) programs, IVF 1 is led by Medical Director, Dr. Randy Morris and is comprised of three locations. IVF1 is committed to finding success for growing families through individualized patient-first care.
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INDIANAPOLIS – Indiana Democrats are trying to get their first statewide election win since 2012, and they see opportunity in the Indiana secretary of state race.
In November, Indiana will elect a new secretary of state, the official who oversees elections. Incumbent Holli Sullivan was defeated at the June GOP convention by Diego Morales.
Democrats say they feel confident about a win in the race amid polling numbers, increased fundraising and scrutiny Morales has faced.
At least one poll suggests a close race for Indiana secretary of state. A poll released earlier this month by Indy Politics and ARW Strategies shows Democrat Destiny Wells leading Morales by 4 percentage points, 36% to 32%, respectively. Libertarian Jeff Maurer is polling at 7%, and a quarter of voters are undecided.
Wells has focused her campaign on improving voter turnout.
“Just overwhelmingly working with county clerks to make sure that we are administering elections in a fair, free, secure and accessible way,” Wells said.
Maurer is calling for more post-election audits to boost voters’ confidence in elections.
“What’s being done now is a very limited review of our hardware and software,” Maurer said. “What I’m talking about is a complete risk-limiting audit, and it has to be an independent audit.”
Morales has also focused on election security. But his candidacy has faced criticism.
In a March op-ed, he called the 2020 presidential election results “questionable.”
State records show in 2009, he was fired from his job at the secretary of state’s office. Two years later, he was rehired but then resigned after he was given a performance improvement plan.
Recently, our partners at The Indianapolis Star spoke with two women accusing Morales of sexual misconduct.
Morales declined our request for an interview Wednesday but referred us to a statement he provided last month after the allegations were first published by political writer Abdul-Hakim Shabazz.
“As a husband and father, I understand sexual harassment is deplorable and can leave devastating scars,” Morales said in his statement. “The claims being made against me are false and I unequivocally deny all of them.”
Earlier this month, Indiana GOP chairman Kyle Hupfer confirmed he was made aware of one of the sexual misconduct allegations over the summer.
“A member of the Republican Party asked to meet with me nearly two months after our state convention,” Hupfer said in a statement. “At the meeting, she shared with me elements of a story that have now been made public. It wasn’t then, nor is it now, my story to share.”
“There is a bevy of things that he has done that has detracted attention from the actual policymaking and agenda,” Wells said Wednesday.
State data shows from July through September, Wells out-fundraised Morales by about $17,000.
Laura Wilson, associate professor of political science at the University of Indianapolis, said that’s significant.
“She’s a Democratic candidate, and there are no Democrats currently holding statewide executive offices,” Wilson said. “But in addition to that, money matters because it’s something you can use to gain support.”
State campaign finance reports show as of late September, Morales has about $180,000 more cash on hand compared to Wells.
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WFO EL PASO Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Thursday, April 28, 2022
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RED FLAG WARNING
URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service El Paso TX/Santa Teresa NM
223 PM MDT Thu Apr 28 2022
...CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS TODAY FOR LOW HUMIDITY AND
STRONG WINDS...
.Very dry air and breezy winds will continue through Thursday
evening. Very dry air remains, and thus critical fire weather is
expected across much of southwestern and south-central New Mexico
plus far west Texas. Additionally, very dry and breezy conditions
will develop again on Friday that will create critical fire
weather for far west Texas and south-central New Mexico. Breezy
winds and critically dry fuels will increase the risk for rapid
fire spread.
...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM MDT THIS EVENING
FOR STRONG WINDS AND LOW HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 056,
112, AND 113... ...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 6 PM
MDT FRIDAY FOR STRONG WINDS AND LOW HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER
ZONES 056, 112, AND 113...
The National Weather Service in El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa has
issued a Red Flag Warning, which is in effect from 10 AM to 6 PM
MDT Friday.
* AFFECTED AREA...Fire weather zone 112 and 113 in south-central
and southwest New Mexico. Fire weather zone 056 in far west
Texas.
* WIND...West winds between 15 and 25 mph.
* HUMIDITY...5 to 13 percent.
* IMPACTS...any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly.
Outdoor burning is not recommended.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions
are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of
strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can
contribute to extreme fire behavior.
FOR STRONG WINDS AND LOW HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 055,
110, AND 111...
* AFFECTED AREA...Fire weather zone 110 and 111 in south-central
and southwest New Mexico. Fire weather zone 055 in Far West
* WIND... West southwest winds between 15 and 25 mph.
* HUMIDITY...6 to 15 percent.
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2 people shot in Lancaster City
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There was a shooting at the 300 block of East Liberty Street in Lancaster City at around 8:00 p.m. Sunday night. Reports came to the police of gunshots in the area. When police got to the scene, there were two people shot. The victims were moved to a local hospital for treatment of what appeared to be non-life-threatening injuries.At this time, due to the police presence the following streets are blocked from both vehicle and pedestrian traffic: Ice Ave. at N. Ann St., E. Ross St. at N. Ann St., N. Plum St. at Rock St., N. Plum St. at E. Liberty St., N. Shippen St. at E. Ross St. and N. Shippen St. at Ice Ave. Stay tuned for any future updates.
LANCASTER, Pa. —
There was a shooting at the 300 block of East Liberty Street in Lancaster City at around 8:00 p.m. Sunday night.
Reports came to the police of gunshots in the area. When police got to the scene, there were two people shot.
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The victims were moved to a local hospital for treatment of what appeared to be non-life-threatening injuries.
At this time, due to the police presence the following streets are blocked from both vehicle and pedestrian traffic: Ice Ave. at N. Ann St., E. Ross St. at N. Ann St., N. Plum St. at Rock St., N. Plum St. at E. Liberty St., N. Shippen St. at E. Ross St. and N. Shippen St. at Ice Ave.
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Hundreds of teens gather at closed park as shooting breaks out in West Philadelphia, police say
PHILADELPHIA - Another large gathering of Philly teenagers ended with a night of violence as law enforcement continues to try and crack down on unruly crowds across the city.
Police say approximately 200-300 teenagers and people in their early 20s were gathered at Belmont Plateau when shots were fired around 1:30 a.m. - hours after the park closed.
Two victims, a 19-year-old woman shot in the chest and 20-year-old man shot in the leg, were transported by private vehicle to the hospital. Both are said to be in stable condition.
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The woman told police the double shooting erupted when a dark-colored car pulled up, told them to leave, then opened fire.
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WFO ALBANY Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Wednesday, April 12, 2023
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RED FLAG WARNING
URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Albany NY
338 AM EDT Wed Apr 12 2023
...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO
7 PM EDT THIS EVENING FOR LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY AND GUSTY WINDS
FOR WESTERN MASSACHUSETTS AND NORTHWESTERN CONNECTICUT...
* Affected Area...Berkshire and Litchfield Counties.
* Timing... 10 am to 7 pm today.
* Winds...Northwest 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.
* Relative Humidity...As low as 25 to 30 percent.
* Temperatures...In the upper 60s to upper 70s.
* Lightning...None.
* IMPACTS...Very dry conditions and gusty winds will result in
potentially critical fire weather conditions.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions
are either occurring now....or will shortly. A combination of
strong winds...low relative humidity...and warm temperatures can
contribute to extreme fire behavior.
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By CHRISTINA A. CASSIDY (Associated Press)
ATLANTA (AP) — After years of criticizing mail voting and so-called ballot harvesting as ripe for fraud, Republicans at the top of the party want to change course.
They are poised to launch aggressive get-out-the-vote campaigns for 2024 that employ just those strategies, attempting to match the emphasis on early voting Democrats have used for years to lock in many of their supporters well ahead of Election Day. The goal is to persuade voters who support GOP candidates that early voting techniques are secure and to make sure they are able to return their ballots in time to be counted, thus putting less pressure on Election Day turnout efforts.
It marks a notable shift from the party’s rhetoric since 2020, when then-President Donald Trump was routinely sowing doubt about mail voting and encouraging his voters to wait and vote in-person on Election Day. As recently as last year, Republican activists peddling the stolen election narrative were telling GOP voters who received mail ballots to hold onto them and turn them in at their polling place on Election Day rather than use mail or drop boxes.
Now Trump is asking donors to chip in for his “ballot harvesting fund” – saying in a fundraising email, “Either we ballot harvest where we can, or you can say goodbye to America!”
Republicans say the shift is needed to ensure GOP victories up and down the 2024 ballot, arguing they cannot afford to give Democrats any advantage. At the same time, they acknowledge skepticism from many of their own voters conditioned by false claims of widespread voter fraud from Trump and others.
Across the country, Republican-controlled legislatures have acted against early voting — shortening windows for returning mail ballots, banning or limiting the use of drop boxes and criminalizing third-party ballot collection.
In announcing a “Bank Your Vote” initiative for 2024, Republican National Committee Chairwoman Ronna McDaniel said the party “has never said ‘don’t vote early,’” but acknowledged the GOP will have to work to shift voters’ perceptions.
“That certainly is a challenge if you have people in your ecosystem saying, ‘Don’t vote early or don’t vote by mail,’ and those cross messages do have an impact,” McDaniel told reporters Wednesday. “I don’t think you’re seeing that heading into 2024. I think you’re seeing all of us singing from the same songbook.”
The nationwide GOP plan emphasizes “in-person early voting, absentee voting, and ballot harvesting where legal,” while also pledging “to fight against bad ballot harvesting laws.” Republicans use the term to describe when someone else returns a mailed ballot on behalf of another voter, especially third parties that gather multiple ballots.
McDaniel emphasized she remains opposed to ballot collection, and she said the party would deploy an army of poll watchers and election monitors to reassure Republican voters that their ballots will be protected.
“Do I think it’s the most secure way of voting? No,” McDaniel said. “But if it’s the law, we’re going to have to do it just like the Democrats are.”
The challenge will be providing a consistent message that reassures GOP voters.
The same day McDaniel announced her initiative, Republicans in Congress were holding a hearing considering legislation that, among other things, would ban ballot collection in the District of Columbia. GOP state lawmakers around the country have chipped away at advanced voting opportunities since 2020. Some state and local election Republicans have gone further, advocating for just a single day of voting.
After the 2020 presidential election, the movie “2000 Mules” was a popular video that made various debunked claims about mail ballots, drop boxes and ballot collection. Even the co-chair of the new GOP strategy, U. S. Rep. Byron Donalds, R-Fla., has been a critic. In November, he issued a call on social media to “End ballot harvesting.”
Nonetheless, McDaniel noted that Republican presidential candidates, including Trump, have been talking about the importance of advance voting and ballot collection.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, a high-profile GOP contender, recently told a voter he planned to launch his own “ballot harvesting” effort, according to video posted online by a Washington Post reporter. DeSantis said he wasn’t going to “fight with one hand tied behind my back.”
The Trump and DeSantis campaigns did not respond to messages seeking details about ballot collection plans. Florida is among the mostly Republican-led states that have sought to ban or limit the practice in recent years, despite the GOP’s reliance there on older, more conservative voters who prefer voting methods other than casting Election Day ballots.
Since the 2020 election, lawmakers in 31 states have introduced 124 bills that would restrict third-party ballot returns, according to data collected by the Voting Rights Lab, which tracks voting-related legislation in the states. Of those, 14 bills in 11 states have been enacted. That includes one DeSantis himself signed that makes it a felony for an individual to collect more than two mail ballots other than the person’s own or one belonging to an immediate family member.
While some states are silent on the issue, 31 states allow someone other than the voter to return a ballot on behalf of another voter. Nine limit how many ballots one person can return, according to the National Conference of State Legislatures. Many states limit ballot handling to a family member, household member or caregiver.
In California, efforts to lock in the early vote could be decisive next year in a string of U.S. House districts, most of them in the southern California suburbs, that are expected to play a pivotal role in determining control of the chamber. California is a Democratic stronghold, but Republicans retain pockets of strength across rural and small-town areas and the Central Valley farm belt, while the state’s suburban congressional districts have yielded many tights races in recent election cycles.
As many as nine congressional seats are considered competitive, and several races will play out in districts won by President Joe Biden but where the seat is held by a Republican. Each of California’s 22 million registered voters is mailed a ballot one month before Election Day.
“In any close election, the ability to capture absentee votes becomes extremely important, especially in a state like ours, where every single voter has a ballot in their home,” conservative activist Jon Fleishman said.
Democrats were critical of the new GOP effort after years of messaging by Republicans against mail voting.
“Donald Trump and extremist Republicans have spent years telling lies about elections to justify their losses. That includes demonizing mail ballots and ballot collection,” said Jena Griswold, Colorado’s secretary of state and head of the Democratic Association of Secretaries of State. “These hypocritical extremists are only interested in spreading chaos and trying to gain power at any cost.”
Top Republicans remain determined to make the case within their own ranks, said Rep. Richard Hudson, R-N.C.
“We’ve got to have a change of culture among Republican voters,” said Hudson, who chairs the House GOP’s national campaign committee. “And it’s going to require us all on the same page.”
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Associated Press writers Michael R. Blood in Los Angeles and Ali Swenson in New York contributed to this report. | https://www.mcall.com/2023/06/08/republicans-set-to-push-mail-ballots-voting-methods-they-previously-blasted-as-recipes-for-fraud/ | 2023-06-08 18:54:44 | 1 | https://www.mcall.com/2023/06/08/republicans-set-to-push-mail-ballots-voting-methods-they-previously-blasted-as-recipes-for-fraud/ |
Central Wyoming Hospice joins nonprofit collaboration
Central Wyoming Hospice and Transitions is excited to announce our new membership to the National Partnership for Healthcare and Hospice Innovation (NPHI). NPHI is made up of more than 95 not-for-profit, community-integrated hospice and palliative care providers and is dedicated to ensuring patients and their families have access to high quality care at the last stages of life. Central Wyoming Hospice is the is the first NPHI member in Wyoming.
NPHI believes the end-of-life care patients and their families receive should reflect their individual goals, values, and preferences. Together, members across the country define the standards of hospice care and guide patients and families through that journey.
“We joined NHPI because we believe that non-profit, community-based hospice providers historically have been and continue to be the leaders and the innovators in end-of-life care,” said CWHT Executive Director Kilty Brown. ”Ultimately, NHPI’s mission and values align closely with the type of care we provide daily.”
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NPHI members are committed to person-centered advanced illness care that ensures individuals can focus on quality and comfort at the last stage of life. Driven by patient and family needs – not profit – members work to fundamentally change how people and institutions view end-of-life care, and instead, help people live as well as possible until they die.
Pesticide applicator education
Licensing education for private pesticide applicators will be held from 1 to 5 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 28 at the Agricultural Resource Learning Center at 2011 Fairgrounds Rd. in Casper.
Please call 307-235-9400 to register.
Devon Energy expands inclusion, equity grant program
Devon Energy has opened applications for its 2023 grants to support organizations advancing diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) across its operating areas.
“We want to help address inequality and champion diversity in the communities where we live and work,” said Christina Rehkop, director of community relations for Devon. “Devon is expanding its Inclusion and Equity grant program this year to advance the work of more organizations who are already making a difference in this space.”
Last year, the company provided grants to 11 organizations in Oklahoma and four in southeast Mexico. This year the program is being expanded to organizations near operating areas in Oklahoma, Texas, New Mexico, Wyoming and North Dakota.
Devon’s employee-led panel will review and select applications for funding. The 2023 grant application closes Feb. 24, and all applications will be notified if they were awarded a grant by April 1.
For more information and to apply, please visit devonenergy.com/sustainability/social/philanthropy
The Science Zone – AmeriCorps
Do you have a heart for service? Do you want to kick-start your career? Do you want to build your employment skills? Are you retired and have a desire to serve?
You could help provide educational programming in classrooms in before and after school programs, community outreach activities, and summer camps.
We have many ideas of how you could help us do outreach.
Members will have flexible scheduling options, flexible commitment levels and will be provided with training. Service commitments range from 300 hours to 1200 hours that can be served over the course of a few months to a full year. In addition to stipends and education awards, becoming part of the AmeriCorps community brings lifelong connections and benefits. Join us as an AmeriCorp member by going to thesciencezone.org or call us at (307) 473-9663 for more information.
River of Life events
Calling all visual artists! The Center for Kingdom Creatives is hosting our Affinity Group meetings for visual arts. Join us on the 4th Tuesday each month from 5 PM to 7 PM at Cascade Coffeeshop (2955 East 2nd Street). Our next meeting is 2/28. We’ll have activities, demonstrations, time for creating, and be planning upcoming events and art shows!
Calling all writers! The Center for Kingdom Creatives presents the Literary Art Affinity Group at Cascade Coffee Shop. Bring your work to share, work on, constructively critique, bring resources to share, and invite fellow writers to join the fun! We’ll also be planning future events, conferences, workshops, and more!
We meet every month on the third Thursday at 7 p.m. at 2955 East 2nd Street, Casper, WY 82609. Our next meeting is 2/16.
Call (307) 369-5433 or contact riveroflife307@gmail.com, or go to www.riveroflife.family for more details.
Murder mystery dinner at the Red Lion Hotel
Keep your wits about you, and join us for a vintage romp through the 1920s during the Bullets in the Bathtub Murder Mystery Dinner on May 19 at the Red Lion Hotel and Conference Center. Get thrown into a night of mystery, intrigue, and murder you will never forget. With a killer crowd of people waiting for the murderer to arrive on the scene, this night will keep everyone guessing who the next victim will be. Just be careful because you could be next!
Fedoras and flapper dresses are encouraged and get ready to bid on some amazing items as we will have a live auction during the night’s festivities.
This event will be interactive, so be prepared for a killer time!
Tickets are $65 for Museum Members, $500 for a Member Table, $75 for Non-Members, and $550 for a table for Non-Members. Ticket Prices increase at the door to $90.
Please purchase your group’s tickets in one transaction in order to guarantee seating together. We recommend groups of 6 or more purchase a table.
The Jest Murder Mystery Co. has worked with many big-name companies such as Amazon, Google, Pfizer, Microsoft, and more. With such an elaborate performance from the mystery experts, the evening is sure to be a memorable one.
Tickets are available at: www.oldwestmuseum.org/event-calendar
Not a member? Help support the Museum and join our other members today by visiting: www.oldwestmuseum.org/membership
Quick Facts:
Who: Bullets in the Bathtub Murder Mystery Dinner
When: Friday, May 19, at 5:30 p.m.
Where: The Cheyenne Red Lion Hotel & Conference Center, 204 W Fox Farm Road, Cheyenne
Contact: Amanda Byzewski, Art Show and Events Coordinator, amanda.byzewski@oldwestmuseum.org
Women in the Word
Women in the Word Bible Study is a non-denominational bible study for any woman., regardless of age, background or faith, who wants to grow in God’s Word and learn and share with others. We resumed the Bible Study year Sept. 14 at Highland Park with the regular time of 9:15 am to 11:00 am. Please call Angela with any questions 207-267-8061. Free childcare is provided for children ages 0-5 years of age.
Counselors present awards
The Wyoming Counseling Association (WCA) announces the following 2022 awards:
Wyoming LifeLine based in Greybull was recognized for its efforts in promoting mental health services in Wyoming. The Garth Shanklin Exemplary Practices Award recognizes agencies and programs which best exemplify the mission of WCA. According to its website, the Wyoming Lifeline was established as an initiative to help protect the people of Wyoming in times of crisis and save lives. Waller Hall Research launched the suicide prevention crisis line in August 2020, the first crisis line based in Wyoming. As of July 2022, Wyoming LifeLine collaborates with Central Wyoming Counseling Center to provide 24/7 suicide prevention in our state.
Lou Farley, PhD, LPC, NCC, of Laramie is the recipient of the Teresa Wallace Lifetime Professional Service Award. This award is given in memory of Teresa Wallace, LPC, LMFT (1960-2019) who worked with youth, special populations, and college students for 32 years, retiring as director of counseling at Casper College. She is best known for her work with resilience and positivity. This award recognizes individuals with more than 20 years of service to the counseling profession and who held significant leadership roles in the profession, local community, and state.
During his career, Dr. Farley has worked as a middle school counselor, child and family therapist, maintained a private practice for 30 years, served on the Wyoming Board of Licensed Professional Counselors, and is a frequent presenter at professional counseling conferences. For 10 years prior to COVID, he traveled to India and, in 2012, to Nepal to work with educators and students on topics that include child development, the power of student-teacher relationships, effective classroom management skills as well as the integration of traditional Tibetan Buddhist values with modern academics. He is currently the Spiritual Counselor at Hospice of Laramie.
Shelly McAlpin, PPC,of Casper, earned the Outstanding Service Award. She stepped up as President of the WCA when the elected president moved out of state and continued to guide the organization through the COVID years. She is the Executive Director of ServeWyoming, with 20 years of non-profit management experience, and a counselor at Three Trails EFAP. She believes in service and advocacy, particularly to those who are marginalized and seeks to have their voices heard.
Stephanie Marker, PPC, from Wheatland, received the Bob Porter Service Award. This award is in memory of Robert Carroll Porter, who was a teacher, coach and secondary school counselor in Wyoming from 1946 to 1982, and for service to Wyoming youth at the junior or senior high school level. Marker is a strong female leader dedicated to mental health services for marginalized middle and high school students in Platte County. She promotes equity and access to opportunities and well-rounded educational experiences for all students to maximize student achievement. Marker is responsible for school counseling innovation and further development of programs supporting students’ career, social, emotional and academic development. While Stephanie is humble about her work, the positive impact is evident through her student’s mental health and academic success.
Merry Jensen Litman, PPC, from Casper, is the Richard R. Means Elementary /Middle School Counselor Award, which recognizes accomplishments at the K-9 level. Dick Means started his career as a school counselor, then served as the Director of Testing at Casper College until his retirement.
Litman is a strong woman dedicated to educating and serving elementary students. It is also her mission to ensure school counselors receive quality professional development. Litman currently serves at Natrona County – Park Elementary School as a Counselor working with a team to develop a “real time” process to get social, emotional, and academic support to students, especially students affected by grief.
Recently, Litman has been instrumental in helping young people receive mental health care and services after a fellow student’s passing. Although very humble about her work, but she has a huge impact on our elementary children. | https://trib.com/announcements/other/town-crier-grownup-stuff/article_d716364c-a7e4-11ed-888a-f3068e89d775.html | 2023-02-08 21:51:27 | 1 | https://trib.com/announcements/other/town-crier-grownup-stuff/article_d716364c-a7e4-11ed-888a-f3068e89d775.html |
NEW YORK, June 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The American Kennel Club (AKC®), a not-for-profit organization, the world's largest purebred dog registry and leading advocate for dogs, is proud to announce that this year marks AKC GoodDog Helpline's 10th anniversary.
Created with responsible ownership in mind, AKC GoodDog Helpline is a live telephone service that offers individualized training advice for all owners and their dogs, ranging from puppies to senior dogs exhibiting new, unwanted behaviors. With an AKC GoodDog Helpline subscription, owners get instant access to a team of trainers available seven days a week for all training questions. Additionally, AKC GoodDog Helpline has recently released Video Training Consultations where dog owners can schedule 20 minutes of live one-on-one virtual assistance.
"We are proud to have given 10 years of support to nearly a million puppy and dog owners," said Penny Leigh, Director, AKC GoodDog Helpline. "Our trainers work with clients to create individualized plans that work best for their puppies and families and set a foundation for many years of happy and responsible dog ownership."
For more information, visit https://www.akc.org/products-services/akc-gooddog-helpline/.
About the American Kennel Club
Founded in 1884, the American Kennel Club is a not-for-profit organization which maintains the largest registry of purebred dogs in the world and oversees the sport of purebred dogs in the United States. The AKC is dedicated to upholding the integrity of its registry, promoting the sport of purebred dogs and breeding for type and function. Along with its more than 5,000 licensed and member clubs and its affiliated organizations, the AKC advocates for the purebred dog as a family companion, advances canine health and well-being, works to protect the rights of all dog owners and promotes responsible dog ownership. More than 25,000 competitions for AKC-registered purebred and mixed breed dogs are held under AKC rules and regulations each year including conformation, agility, obedience, rally, tracking, herding, lure coursing, coonhound events, hunt tests, field and earthdog tests.
Affiliate AKC organizations include the AKC Humane Fund, AKC Canine Health Foundation, AKC Reunite and the AKC Museum of the Dog. For more information, visit www.akc.org.
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DOHA, Qatar (AP) — Kylian Mbappé is going to meet his good friend Achraf Hakimi again at this World Cup.
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Not like the first time in Qatar last week, when the France star went to visit his Paris Saint-Germain teammate at the Morocco team hotel in downtown Doha.
On Wednesday, Mbappé will be marked by Hakimi in a World Cup semifinal — his path to Morocco’s well-defended goal down the French left wing blocked by a player he rates highly.
“ACHRAF HAKIMI. BEST RB IN THE WORLD,” Mbappé wrote in English on his Twitter account in January, referring to the right back position Hakimi occupies for club and country.
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It is a high-level duel as both approach a World Cup summit that would be historic for either team.
Mbappé versus Hakimi — the tournament’s top scorer with five goals in five games against the standout talent in the tournament-best defense that has conceded just once, and it was an own-goal.
It was the beginning of a beautiful friendship when the Moroccan player joined Mbappé at PSG in July 2021 from Inter Milan for a transfer fee reported to be 60 million euros ($63 million).
Two young men born within several weeks of each other in 1998 — just a few months after France won its first World Cup title — soon got along.
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Hakimi has talked of how they share the same tastes in music and video games, and that Mbappé helps his Madrid-born friend learn French.
Hakimi is a devout Muslim and for the Eid Mubarak holiday this year they teamed up for a video shared by their club. Hakimi guided Mbappé, who has family ties to Morocco’s north African neighbor Algeria, through tasting food from the Arab region.
On the field for the French champion, they have a series of rehearsed handshakes and goal celebrations. Playing for PSG gives them many opportunities.
“It’s easy to play with a player like him,” Hakimi has said of Mbappé. “To give him the ball, knowing that he will make the difference.”
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Mbappé has been the difference at this World Cup, especially when he score twice in wins over Denmark in the group stage and Poland in the round of 16.
In the quarterfinals on Saturday, Mbappé was kept in check about as much as is possible by England’s speedy right back Kyle Walker. He got just one clear shooting chance that went high and wide.
Still, he was involved in the move that led to France’s first goal in a 2-1 win and the decisive late winner followed a corner on the left flank that he helped create.
Morocco’s defense has stood like an immovable force and all its European opponents so far — Croatia, Belgium, Spain and Portugal — failed to score in four full games plus extra time for the Spanish.
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Hakimi has helped limit Morocco’s opponents to just 10 goal attempts on target combined, according to FIFA post-game statistics. Canada got an own-goal from defender Nayef Aguerd in a 2-1 win for Morocco.
Mbappé, meanwhile, has had 10 shots on target just by himself for a France team whose 11-goal total is the best of the four semifinalists.
At Al Khor Stadium on Wednesday, Mbappé continues pursuing his goal of being the youngest player besides Pelé to have two World Cup titles. France can become the first to retain its title since Pelé and Brazil in 1962.
Hakimi wants to be among the first African players to reach a World Cup final. That would be against either Croatia or Argentina, whose star Lionel Messi also plays for Qatar-owned PSG.
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May the best friend win.
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LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — A Russellville six-year-old has been in the ICU for the past 10 days because of a tick bite, and now the child’s mother is pleading for other parents to take the pest seriously.
Laiken Debusk’s husband and two of her boys, Aiden and Anakin, went for a quick walk, and she removed a couple of ticks from them. Two days later, things got scary, and she said she wishes she would have caught the signs sooner.
“It’s crazy, you’d never think your child’s life, like he’s fighting for it. He’s fighting for it hard all because of a nice Sunday stroll,” Laiken Debusk said.
A walk and tick bite are frequent occurrences in an Arkansas Summer. Aiden Debusk’s reaction to it wasn’t. A day after that walk, he told his parents that his forehead was hurting, but since Aiden was the only person hurting out of three bit, his Mother Laiken thought it was allergies, and gave him medication.
But when he couldn’t get out of bed the next day, they went to the emergency room at St. Mary Regional Hospital in Russellville and had to be med-flighted to Arkansas Children’s Hospital in Little Rock.
“He doesn’t know his name. He can barely, like he knows who me or his daddy are, but at the same time, he doesn’t know where he’s at. He’s just crying,” Debusk said. “He lost all motor skills, all function, he couldn’t speak. He was just yelling. He was just chattering. Come to find out these were all mild seizures.”
An infection carried by ticks called Ehrlichiosis made his brain and arteries swell. The reaction is called Central Nervous System Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis (CNS-HLH). The hospital told Debusk only one out of every 50,000 kids will get it.
“It’s insane because his little brother got bit literally the same day, the same time, the same place, and there’s nothing wrong with him at all,” Laiken Debusk said.
As of July 12, Aiden has been in the ICU for 10 days. He has fought seizures lasting hours, required medically induced comas, and made doctors question if he could survive.
“Within two days it went from ‘We don’t know’ to ‘He’s going to make it. He’s going to pull through.’ He’s going to. He’s going to,” she said.
Laiken said the care she’s received from Aiden’s doctors is the best she could have asked for.
“Yesterday (Tuesday), they all had an over an hour meeting because of my son because he did have that rare CNS-HLH, and it was amazing just to know that there were several doctors discussing my child’s future and my child’s plan because they care, they care about that child coming home,” Laiken Debusk said.
Now his mother, father, and three siblings are asking for prayers, preparing for months of rehab to recover what the seizures damaged.
“He’s just so smart and sweet and active, and we just *sigh* we’re praying he’s going to get back there again,” Debusk said. “Treat your animals. Treat your babies. Be vigilant. Just watch out and listen to your kids.”
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COLUMBUS, Ohio, June 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- For anyone who has a budget line item dedicated to Jeni's. Who stalks the ice cream company's social accounts for news of upcoming flavors. Who mildly panics when there are less than three pints of Gooey Butter Cake in their freezer. Whose favorite question is, "Anyone up for a Jeni's run?"
This, dear Jeni's VIP and super stan. This is the news you need to know about.
Because your favorite, can't-live-without ice cream company has just launched a rewards program. Full stop.
On the surface, Jeni's Splendid Rewards looks like a pretty straightforward program. Earn 1 point for every $1 spent; receive $5 in rewards for every 100 points. Get a free scoop of ice cream on your birthday. Refer friends for bonus points. And so on (all incentives that make it worthwhile to join). But Jeni's has teased that more perks are in the pipeline — including early access to new flavors, members-only giveaways and events, and more to come.
Jeni's wasted no time revealing their first perk — a free scoop for all members on the First Day of Summer, Tuesday, 6/21 from 7 p.m. to close at scoop shops nationwide (excluding Jeni's market shops).
It's a glimpse into hopefully more exciting things to come. And an incentive to sign up so as not to miss out on any future happenings.
Worth noting that, for now, points can be earned and redeemed only at Jeni's scoop shops nationwide. But never fear — the program will expand to include nationwide shipping at jenis.com in the coming weeks.
A few more nuts and bolts: Jeni's recommends downloading their new app to sign up and get the best overall experience — including access to the aforementioned perks, plus online ordering for pickup and delivery from Jeni's scoop shops. To sign up for and learn more about Jeni's Splendid Rewards, visit jenis.com/rewards.
Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams is an American ice cream company devoted to making the finest ice creams the world has ever known. Founded in 2002 by James Beard Award-winning ice cream maker Jeni Britton, Jeni's has emerged over the past 20 years as the new standard by which all other ice creams are judged. With Jeni in charge of all creative output—from the ice cream itself to all of the supporting details that enhance the experience of eating it—Jeni's continues to make one-of-a-kind flavors with Direct and Fair Trade ingredients and super fresh milk from family dairy farms. Today, Jeni's is a Certified B Corporation known for its social, environmental and business leadership with more than 60 scoop shops, an online shop at jenis.com and distribution in top grocery stores across the country.
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Warriors vs. Kings: Odds, spread, over/under and other Vegas lines - NBA Playoffs Game 3
The Golden State Warriors and the Sacramento Kings will go head to head in Game 3 of the opening round of the NBA Playoffs.
In this article, you can take a look at the spread and odds across multiple sportsbooks for the Warriors vs. Kings matchup.
Warriors vs. Kings Game Info
- Date: Thursday, April 20, 2023
- Time: 10:00 PM ET
- How to Watch on TV: TNT, NBCS-BA, and NBCS-CA
- Location: San Francisco, California
- Venue: Chase Center
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Warriors vs. Kings Odds, Spread, Over/Under
Take a look at the odds, spread and over/under for this matchup on individual sportsbooks.
Warriors vs. Kings Betting Trends
- The Warriors are outscoring opponents by 1.8 points per game with a +148 scoring differential overall. They put up 118.9 points per game (second in the NBA) and allow 117.1 per contest (21st in the league).
- The Kings are outscoring opponents by 2.6 points per game, with a +217 scoring differential overall. They put up 120.7 points per game (first in NBA) and give up 118.1 per contest (25th in league).
- These teams are scoring 239.6 points per game between them, 0.9 fewer than this matchup's total.
- These teams together allow 235.2 points per game, 5.3 fewer than this matchup's over/under.
- Golden State has won 38 games against the spread this season, while failing to cover or pushing 44 times.
- Sacramento has covered 45 times in 82 matchups with a spread this year.
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WHAT WE'RE TRACKING: Quiet and comfortable weather is expected over the entire weekend, following the well-anticipated severe weather event Friday evening. Expect less humid conditions, partly sunny skies, and seasonable temperatures all weekend.
PLANNING THE NEXT 24 HOURS: Southern Wisconsin can enjoy a period of calm, comfortable & quiet weather through Sunday morning. Expect partly sunny skies, lower humidity, and seasonable high temperatures in the lower 80s Saturday. Less humidity will allow low temperatures Saturday night to dip to around 60 degrees. Some patchy fog is possible in low lying areas because of the recent rainfall. And another pleasant day is expected Sunday, with high temperatures around 80 degrees.
EXTENDED FORECAST: Another slight rise in the high temperatures and humidity is expected during the first half of next week before cooling off slightly at the end of the week. Along with this rise and fall in temperatures, there will be slight chances of showers and thunderstorms next week. Dry and seasonable conditions are expected next weekend.
TODAY: Partly sunny, cooler, and less humid. High: 82 Wind: N 6-12 MPH
TONIGHT: Partly cloudy. Low: 60 Wind: NE 5 MPH
SUNDAY: Mostly sunny and seasonable. High: 80 Wind: N 6-12 MPH
MONDAY: Partly sunny and seasonable. (A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms Monday night.) Low: 58 High: 82
TUESDAY: Mostly sunny and warm. (A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms Tuesday night.) Low: 62 High: 85
WEDNESDAY: Partly sunny and continued warm, with a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Low: 64 High: 86
THURSDAY: Partly sunny and continued warm with a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Low: 65 High: 85
FRIDAY: Partly sunny and seasonable. Low: 61 High: 82
SATURDAY: Mostly sunny and seasonable. Low: 59 High: 82
SUNDAY: Partly sunny and seasonable. Low: 58 High: 82
MONDAY: Partly sunny and a little warmer. Low: 58 High: 85
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ATLANTA (AP) — The family of a man who was fatally shot by a since-retired Atlanta police officer is grateful for an indictment in the case, his father said Monday.
Sung Kim was indicted Friday on charges including felony murder and involuntary manslaughter in the 2019 death of Jimmy Atchison. The case has been a top local example for those protesting police violence against Black people in recent years
“This is what we have been praying for, ever since that day Jimmy was taken from us,” Atchison's father, Jimmy Hill, said in a statement. “We have had marches, meetings, everything you can think of, to beg Fulton County to take action. I told the world I would never give up on justice for my son — no matter how long it took.”
It was not clear whether Kim had an attorney who could comment on the charges.
Atchison, 21, was killed on Jan. 22, 2019, after an FBI task force that included Kim tried to arrest him for an armed robbery warrant. Atchison ran from officers and into an apartment where he hid in a closet, according to an earlier report from prosecutors. Kim, a longtime Atlanta officer, found Atchison there and shot him.
Family members claimed Atchison had raised his hands to surrender. Kim said Atchison made a threatening move and believed Atchison had a weapon. The man was not armed.
A report by the Georgia Bureau of Investigation determined one task force member told Atchison to come out with his hands up, while another told him not to move, Atchison family attorney Tanya Miller has said.
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Unleashing Native Microsoft Teams Rooms Experience by Adding MAXHUB XCore Kit to Your BYOD Scenarios
GUANGZHOU, China, July 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- MAXHUB introduces a one-stop hardware solution - MAXHUB XT Series for Microsoft Teams Rooms, elevating the convenience and efficiency of every step of the user journey — spanning procurement, installation, utilization, and post-maintenance.
MAXHUB offers a variety of customized product combinations specifically designed for Microsoft Teams Rooms in three essential bundles. They comprise a Windows-based Microsoft Teams Rooms compute and table top console kit – the MAXHUX XCore Kit, that can be combined with the MAXHUB UC W31 USB camera, the MAXHUB UC BM35 speakerphone, or MAXHUB UC S07 integrated videobar. All of these can be seamlessly paired with MAXHUB commercial displays ranging from 55 to 105 inches, supporting both 16:9 aspect ratio of the MAXHUB CMA series, and 21:9 aspect ratio of the MAXHUB UW105NA, to contribute to a Signature Microsoft Teams Room experience. These bundles have been crafted to meet the needs of meeting rooms with different functional requirements for 1-8 people, covering Focus Rooms, Small Rooms, and Signature Rooms.
Bundle A: MAXHUB XCore Kit — Empowering BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) to switch to Microsoft Teams Rooms smart space
Elevate your meeting space with the MAXHUB XCore Kit for Microsoft Teams, a solution including a Windows-based compute and console, that is competitively priced to enable a full Microsoft Teams Rooms experience at the cost typically budgeted for a BYOD room. This kit boasts a powerful 12th Gen Intel® CoreTM Processor, delivering exceptional performance, and a high-resolution 10.1-inch Teams Rooms console with a motion sensor for an intuitive and immersive user experience. Compatible with Microsoft Teams Rooms, the kit helps facilitate the easy upgrade of existing BYOD rooms to switch to a full Microsoft Teams Rooms, creating smart spaces, with Teams-native audio and video experiences at unparalleled cost effective pricing.
Bundle B: MAXHUB XT10-WS Kit — A more flexible Microsoft Teams Rooms solution for an enhanced user experience
Expanding on the foundation of the XCore Kit, the MAXHUB XT10-WS Kit incorporates a high-quality speakerphone plus a USB camera for your meeting room. This bundle adeptly caters to participants' dynamic audio and video needs, driving a flexible and seamless collaboration experience.
Bundle C: MAXHUB XT10-VB Kit — A simpler Microsoft Teams Rooms deployment solution
Building upon the XCore Kit, the MAXHUB XT10-VB Kit showcases its versatility with the addition of the MAXHUB UC S07 integrated videobar. Designed with simplified frontline one-cable deployment and remarkable expandability, this bundle is most easy to deploy in any room with an existing room display.
Display Options — Rounding up the room display requirements, from Focus Rooms to Signature Teams Rooms
MAXHUB offers a wide range of options to incorporate a MAXHUB display screens on top of the three new Microsoft Teams Rooms bundles mentioned above, providing users with versatile possibilities for customization. MAXHUB delivers a wide range of solutions to optimize meeting spaces with innovative layouts, including tailored "Signature Microsoft Teams Rooms." Among these options, the MAXHUB 105-inch, 21:9 display UW105NA truly stands out, be it the LCD version or the DVLED version. It provides a generous canvas for showcasing project content, accommodating remote attendees, and meeting chats. This enables on-site meeting participants to fully immerse themselves in the displayed meeting content, elevating the overall meeting experience to a whole new dimension and eliminating potential distractions. If a more traditional 16:9 display is warranted, MAXHUB also offers the option to include the CMA Series of displays with sizes ranging from 43 to 98 inches.
"We welcome MAXHUB, as a new hardware partner to the Teams Rooms ecosystem, for Microsoft Teams Rooms and a wide range of USB peripherals Certified for Microsoft Teams," said Albert Kooiman, Senior Director, Microsoft Teams Partner Engineering and Certification at Microsoft. "The MAXHUB Microsoft Teams Rooms XCore Kit is ideal to upgrade any of your high impact BYOD spaces to a full Microsoft Teams Rooms experience, at the most affordable price in the market."
"In the coming months, MAXHUB will bring to market a full range of Microsoft Teams Rooms on Windows, including rooms peripherals Certified for Microsoft Teams and a range of commercial displays optimized for the Teams Rooms experience," said Darren Lin, Vice General Manager, MAXHUB Global Business. "In the current scenario where hybrid and flexible work has become the norm, we aim to promote meeting equity, foster collaboration, and maximize efficiency with quality products."
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*CMA = MAXHUB CMA Series Commercial Display/
*UW105NA = MAXHUB UW105NA Commercial Display
About MAXHUB
MAXHUB is an industry leader in smart displays and audiovisual technology, focusing on communication and collaboration. As an R&D-led organization, they have developed a series of industry-leading solutions that help keep people seamlessly connected and make teamwork more efficient and effective.
For more information about MAXHUB, please visit www.maxhub.com.
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SUMTER, S.C. — The death of a Stephen Smith, a South Carolina man found dead along a rural Lowcountry road nearly eight years ago, is now being investigated a homicide.
A spokesperson for the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division confirmed the agency added that classification to the probe.
Smith, 19, was found dead on Sandy Run Road in rural Hampton County, South Carolina on July, 8 2015. He was discovered lying in the middle of the road a few miles from where his car ran out of gas.
Hampton County authorities had ruled his death a hit-and-run. At that point, the Highway Patrol was brought in to investigate.
But in 2021, SLED announced they were opening an investigation into his Smith's death.
According to SLED, a state trooper's case notes made it apparent the highway patrol did not believe Smith's death was a hit and run by a motor vehicle. An incident report by the Highway Patrol said there were no skid marks, vehicle debris, or injuries consistent with someone being struck by a vehicle. They even noted that his shoes were loosely tied but still on.
Prior to this latest announcement, state agents had been silent since 2021 on the Stephen Smith death, including what information led to them to open the case.
Back on Monday of this week, attorneys for Stephen Smith's mother had said they intended to file a petition to get his body exhumed. She has long felt that his death was not a result of a hit and run. Among the details she and her attorneys pointed to were that his wallet was still in the vehicle and that there were quicker ways to return home that didn’t involve walking along a country road – shortcuts that Smith knew and would have used.
“We have a chance to right eight years of wrongs, and we intend to do just that,” said Smith family attorney Eric Bland in a statement after learning of the SLED investigation.
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Industry-Leading API & Microservices Testing Solutions to Be Showcased at STARWEST
MONROVIA, Calif., Oct. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Parasoft, a global leader in automated software testing for over 35 years, today announced the latest releases of its industry-leading API and microservices testing tools, including SOAtest, Virtualize, CTP, and Selenic. With these releases, Parasoft continues to expand its functional tools in the Continuous Quality Platform and makes API and UI testing and service virtualization easier and more achievable for DevOps teams.
Learn more about Parasoft's Continuous Quality Platform and the latest automated testing tool releases at STARWEST.
- Visit Parasoft in booth #29 in person or virtually on October 5–6.
- Attend the presentation, Ready Tester One! Unlock Your Continuous Quality Quest, on October 5 at 2:45 p.m.
Enterprise organizations that develop and deliver software and want to improve quality with test automation and meet revenue goals will benefit from the following enhancements across the portfolio that streamline testing efforts.
- Introduced inline expressions to easily extract values from virtual asset requests and use them in responses.
- Eased OAuth 2.0 configuration for authentication when testing apps that use OAuth 2.0.
- Expanded GraphQL support to make it easier to create queries to test GraphQL endpoints.
- Added Google Remote Procedure Call (gRPC) transport and listener extensions to support testing and virtualization of gRPC services.
"We totally achieved our escaped defect KPI, same with our defect aging goal of no more than seven days to respond to urgent defects. When it comes to our availability, we really are at 99.97%. So, I will say, yes, we achieved and accomplished our goals through a true partnership with Parasoft," said Roya Montazeri, senior director of quality at Cox Automotive. Read the customer success story.
To hear how other Parasoft customers achieved their quality goals, register for the Automated Software Testing and Quality Summit on November 3. You'll hear from industry leaders sharing real solutions for software quality challenges and from Gene Kim, bestselling author of "The Phoenix Project," discussing DevOps and the criticality of automated testing for developers.
Parasoft helps organizations continuously deliver quality software with its market-proven, integrated suite of automated software testing tools. Supporting the embedded, enterprise, and IoT markets, Parasoft's technologies reduce the time, effort, and cost of delivering secure, reliable, and compliant software by integrating everything from deep code analysis and unit testing to web UI and API testing, plus service virtualization and complete code coverage, into the delivery pipeline. Bringing all this together, Parasoft's award winning reporting and analytics dashboard delivers a centralized view of quality enabling organizations to deliver with confidence and succeed in today's most strategic ecosystems and development initiatives—security, safety-critical, Agile, DevOps, and continuous testing.
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OXFORD, England, Oct. 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Unipart Logistics has won a multi-year contract to provide in-plant logistics services to Airbus.
Under the contract, which goes live early in 2023, Unipart Logistics will be responsible for the receipt of in-bound products from around the globe, warehousing, kitting and line feed logistics, to Airbus' on-site wing assembly lines in both Broughton and Bristol.
Simon Wheelton, Aerospace & Defence Sector Director, Unipart Logistics said: "We are very pleased to enter into a long-term partnership with Airbus, committing to supply chain transformation and driving best practices across these production logistics operations.
"Our foundation of process excellence, engagement and sustainability closely aligns with Airbus' and, when combined with our world class health and safety standards and the application of digital solutions, enables us to deliver Airbus' vision for logistics which has sustainability, safety, quality and innovation at its heart."
Ian Truesdale, Unipart Logistics Managing Director said: "I am truly excited about the potential for this new supply chain partnership and delighted that Airbus has chosen to work with a transformation partner who has the capability, the culture and the innovation to support a step change in operational performance to achieve its own exciting production targets."
Contact: Alistair Drummond, alistair.drummond@unipart.com, tel: +44 (0)1865 383068
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ATLANTA, Aug. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- After launching its 2022 Back2School campaign earlier this summer, trusted retailers and partners of Boys & Girls Clubs of America are maintaining a strong momentum to support kids and teens as they head back to school. With rising conversations around the need for accessible back-to-school resources, Boys & Girls Clubs of America, in commitment with more than 20 partners, remains dedicated to doing whatever it takes to help kids thrive this school year.
With kids having to balance the time they spend in the classroom, out-of-school and online, having a place where they feel they belong can be key to emotional and physical safety. In fact, 85% of Boys & Girls Club teens reported feeling a sense of belonging at their Club, versus just 30% of high school students nationally who reported feeling a sense of belonging at their school. *
As a leading youth organization dedicated to meeting kids right where they are, Boys & Girls Clubs of America is committed to helping kids and teens across the country thrive as they head back to school this year. From providing academic support and homework help to social emotional wellness tools and resources and offering a safe place with positive mentors, Clubs provide new opportunities to help every young person reach their full potential.
As a part of the Back-to-School promotion, corporate partners continue to come forward in support of America's youth through donations, employee volunteer events, transportation solutions, homework help and more, and encourage the public to do the same.
Comcast NBCUniversal, Darden Foundation, FedEx, Kohl's, Krusteaz, Lenovo, Panda Express, Papa John's, Planet Fitness, Thermo Fisher Scientific, Toyota and UScellular have stepped up to ensure America's youth are prepared to succeed this back-to-school season.
Additionally, the following partners are offering ways for their customers to get involved by supporting Boys & Girls Clubs of America in the following programs:
Ross Stores
Ross Stores is hosting its 8th annual Help Local Kids Learn fundraiser from July 30 to August 21 in more than 1,600 stores around the country. The fundraiser invites customers to donate at the register to support a local Club's Power Hour Program, which helps Club Kids with their schoolwork. In addition to Ross' national sponsorship of Power Hour, Ross is also matching the first $400,000 raised during the fundraiser. Over the lifetime of its partnership with Boys & Girls Clubs of America, Ross, along with its customers and associates, have contributed nearly $35 million.
adidas
Beginning July 15, participating adidas stores will invite customers to round-up their purchase or donate to support Boys & Girls Clubs nationwide. adidas believes that sport has the power to change lives. Through the partnership with Boys & Girls Clubs of America, adidas will play an important role to create access to sport for kids and teens.
Cox
Kicking off back-to-school season, Kelley Blue Book, Cox Communications and CARS (Charitable Adult Rides & Services) are collaborating to help nonprofits make a difference in local communities. This summer, consumers with a vehicle past its prime can help turn their used vehicle into charitable funds that will provide technology and devices to Innovation Labs within Boys & Girls Clubs to help kids get on the road to a great future. In partnership with CARS, on Kelley Blue Book's KBB.com, consumers can choose to donate almost any type of vehicle to Boys & Girls Clubs of America, from cars and trucks to boats, RVs and more. Donating a vehicle is easy, the pick-up is free, and your gift is tax-deductible. To donate, visit https://www.kbb.com/donate-your-car/.
Charles Schwab Foundation
Since 2004, Charles Schwab Foundation and Boys & Girls Clubs of America have partnered to help teens gain critical financial literacy skills through Money Matters: Make It Count. The program promotes financial responsibility and independence by building basic money management skills and providing an early start for making sound financial decisions. It has helped more than 1 million Club youth (and counting!) prepare for a successful future.
Family Dollar
From July 18 through September 5, 2022, Family Dollar customers can donate $1, $2 or $3 at the register to support Boys & Girls Clubs of America during this back-to-school season. From August 19th to September 8th, they will be matching donations given directly to Boys & Girls Clubs of America, up to $75,000, to help give Club kids what they need to stay fed, fueled and focused on the future.
Forever 21
For every graphic tee purchased in-store or online between July 14 and September 7, Forever 21 will donate $1 to Boys & Girls Clubs of America, up to $500,000. Additionally, customers will have the opportunity to round up their in-store purchase to the nearest dollar to donate to Boys & Girls Clubs of America.
Hertz
Hertz is donating vehicles and providing grants to select clubs to support student success and economic mobility for America's youth this upcoming school year. Hertz employees will also volunteer their time to assist with school supply drives and days of service at clubs across the country from July through September.
Kids Foot Locker
Kids Foot Locker is kicking off back to school for the 5th year in a row by empowering Great Futures as it hosts a nationwide donation program in-store where customers can donate $1, $3, $5 or $10 at check-out to benefit Boys & Girls Clubs of America from July 31 – September 17.
Leslie's
Through October 31, Leslie's will invite customers to donate at the register to help keep communities safe in and around water and support water safety education.
Murphy USA
August 3 – November 1, Murphy USA and Murphy Express stores will invite their customers to round up or donate $1, $5, $10 in-store to support Boys & Girls Clubs. Additionally, from September 6th – 30th, Murphy USA's QuickChek Division will invite their customers to round up or donate $1, $3, $5 in-store to support Boys & Girls Clubs. For more information visit https://youtu.be/ijb2asmtASw.
Panda Express
Panda is committed to supporting the health and education needs of underserved youth and has awarded a $10.5 million grant in 2022 to over 600 Boys & Girls Clubs nationwide to provide high-yield education programs through Project Learn. In addition to the grant, and in celebration of their foundation's anniversary Panda Cares Day (8/8), Panda is feeding over 100 clubs throughout the country during the month of August, as well as gifting members brand new reading books, limited-edition Panda swag and a fun-filled celebration in conjunction with a national virtual fundraiser on 8/8 that benefited the Clubs.
Shoe Carnival
From now through mid-September, Shoe Carnival invites their customers to round up at check out to support Boys & Girls Clubs. To support Boys & Girls Clubs of America and the Back2School campaign, visit your local Shoe Carnival store. Go to shoecarnival.com to find a store near you.
Looking for more ways to support Boys & Girls Clubs of America and the Back2School campaign? Click here to learn more.
*National Youth Outcomes Initiative Member Survey 2022; YouthTruth: Students Weigh In, Part III: Learning and Well-Being During COVID-19.
About Boys & Girls Clubs of America
For 160 years, Boys & Girls Clubs of America (BGCA.org) has provided a safe place for kids and teens to learn and grow. Clubs offer caring adult mentors, fun and friendship, and high-impact youth development programs on a daily basis during critical non-school hours. Boys & Girls Clubs programming promotes academic success, good character and leadership, and healthy lifestyles. More than 4,900 Clubs serve over 4.3 million young people through Club membership and community outreach. Clubs are located in cities, towns, public housing and on Native lands throughout the country, and serve military families in BGCA-affiliated Youth Centers on U.S. military installations worldwide. National headquarters are located in Atlanta. Learn more about Boys & Girls Clubs of America on Facebook and Twitter.
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Passengers recount Carnival Sunshine taking on rough seas during return to port
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC/Gray News) - Passengers aboard the Carnival Sunshine dealt with a scary end to their vacation as the cruise ship hit rough seas while trying to return to Charleston.
Following a beautiful few days in the Bahamas, things shifted when the captain made an announcement saying they were going to experience some bad weather.
“He said you’re going to experience some storms, and you can expect that you’ll probably get off the ship late. And that was, I guess, concerning to a lot of the passengers already,” passenger Brad Morrell said.
Morrell said the most startling part happened when they were in the piano bar. He said bottles of liquor started crashing into the floor.
“There were people crying in the stairwells, you know just very visibly shaken up,” Morrell said. “We got up to, I guess, it was deck 11, I saw even some crew members sitting there just visibly shaken. We spoke to some of them the next day, and they basically stated this was the worst storm they’ve ever experienced as a crew member on Carnival.”
A spokesperson for Carnival Cruises released this statement following the weekend storms: “Carnival Sunshine’s return to Charleston was impacted by the weather and rough seas on Saturday. The weather’s prolonged impact on the Charleston area delayed the ship’s arrival on Sunday and as a result, the next voyage’s embarkation was also delayed. We appreciate the patience and understanding of all our guests. Carnival Sunshine is now sailing on its next cruise.”
Bree Davidson was aboard the cruise ship to celebrate her graduation. She said she feared for her safety.
“It was probably like 3 a.m. or so,” Davidson said. “We were laying in the top bunk of a bunk bed, and the entire ship felt like it turned completely sideways. We were almost laying on the wall, and everything on the tables in our room just slid to the floor.”
According to the spokesperson from Carnival Cruises, guests on board were safe, but medical staff helped a small number of guests and crew members who needed minor assistance. In addition, some crew cabins are currently out of service on the next voyage while they clean up water damage. The public areas of the ship are open.
Morrell said he wished they would have done something different.
“I think there was probably a better plan, or should have been a better plan, as opposed to just sitting out and spinning out in the Atlantic,” Morrell said.
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LOS LUNAS, N.M. (AP) — Authorities on Sunday were assessing the damage after a sidewalk sinkhole developed on a New Mexico bridge, resulting in the rescue of two pedestrians.
Los Lunas police said the city's Main Street bridge over the Rio Grande remained closed due to the sinkhole under a sidewalk on the east side of the bridge.
Several media reports Saturday night said the bridge partially collapsed, but authorities said that was not accurate.
New Mexico Department of Transportation officials were on the scene Sunday trying to determine the extent of the sidewalk damage, which is a main road in Valencia County.
Los Lunas Fire Chief John Gabaldon said a water line had to be shut off to prevent more problems if a pipe running through the sinkhole broke.
Gabaldon didn’t immediately know how many homes were affected by the water outage.
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Ducks general manager Pat Verbeek provided a simple answer regarding his decision to select defenseman Pavel Mintyukov 10th in the NHL draft amid increasing concerns over Russian-born prospects’ availability to play in North America because of issues stemming from the war in Ukraine.
“The talent is undeniable,” Verbeek said shortly after making the selection on Thursday night. “We’re looking to get our franchise going in the right direction, towards winning the Stanley Cup, and we think this player is really going to help us get there.”
Verbeek wasn’t alone in his thinking on a night three Russians were selected among the 32 picks, with the final six rounds of the draft in Montreal being held on Friday.
Following Mintyukov’s selection, the Washington Capitals choose forward Ivan Miroshnichenko 20th, followed by the Minnesota Wild taking right wing Danila Yurov four picks later.
All three attended the draft and were projected to go in the first round, though questions were raised as to whether their draft stock might fall because of travel restrictions in and out of Russia and Belarus and the lack of a transfer agreement between the NHL and Russian-based Kontinental Hockey League.
NHL Central Scouting director Dan Marr went so far as to say a mock draft conducted by his staff finished with Russians being shut out of the first round for the first time since 2005.
Fears were heightened further last week, when Philadelphia Flyers goalie prospect Ivan Fedotov was suddenly assigned to a remote military base in northern Russia, according to the player’s agent, J.P. Barry. Selected in the seventh round of the 2015 draft, Fedotov signed with the Flyers in May after completing his contract with CSKA Moscow in the KHL.
Miroshnichenko’s situation is more complicated because his junior season in Russia was cut short after being diagnosed with Hodgkin’s lymphoma in March. He has since been cleared to resume playing.
“Just a tremendous feeling. Such a great organization,” he said through an interpreter.
Capitals general manager Brian MacLellan said he and his staff were “somewhat comfortable” in selecting Miroshnichenko based on having team doctors review the player’s medical report.
“Our guys thought the upside was worth taking the risk involved. He’s a really good player,” MacLellan said. “Hopefully, it works out and we’ve got a really good player on our hands.”
While there has always been a risk of Russian players electing to stay home, Mintyukov’s desire to play North America was more clear after he spent last season with Saginaw of the Ontario Hockey League.
Though Miroshnichenko and Yurov have only played in Russia, they were selected by teams with a history of drafting and developing Russians.
The war in Ukraine and status of Russian players in North America have become sensitive subjects around the league. Several agents who represent Russian players have declined comment, while NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman chose his words carefully when addressing the matter on Thursday.
He reiterated the NHL has issued no directives to teams over whether or not they can draft Russian players. He then sidestepped a question regarding the league having concerns of players being barred to leave upon traveling to Russia.
“I think it’s probably not a good idea for us or clubs to get involved in the politics of what’s going on in Russia,” Bettman said.
“I don’t want to say anything that could be misconstrued or cause an inflammation of a sensitive situation,” he added. “The Russian players who still reside in Russia need to make sure that they’re making the best possible decisions for themselves and their families.”
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AP Hockey Writer Stephen Whyno contributed to this story.
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NEW YORK, Aug. 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Tuya Smart (hereinafter called Tuya) (NYSE: TUYA, HKEX: 2391), a global IoT development platform service provider, has been expanding its commitment to promoting universal open standards that enable IoT products to securely connect and interact.
And this is where Matter comes in. Matter is a communication and application layer connection protocol, jointly launched by the Connectivity Standards Alliance (CSA), Google, Amazon, and Apple as well as early participants like Tuya.
The goal of Matter is to solve the fragmentation problem in the smart home industry by building a unified "language" to eliminate the compatibility issues between different product ecosystems. Thus, it is also Tuya's mission to have users enjoy a unified and integrated application without worrying about the interaction between varying communication protocols across different devices.
On August 25th, Tuya officially launched its latest Matter solutions, which enable global customers to become part of the first group to support the Matter protocols and help them to seize business opportunities in the smart home industry.
Tuya's second episode of the video series, "What's It For" clearly demonstrates the features and value of Tuya's Matter solutions. "What's It For" is a popular column created by Tuya this year, which helps makes relatively complex technological concepts and knowledge simple to understand for those who don't share an extensive technology background.
Here are the main requests from manufacturers regarding Matter devices:
Request I: To seize business opportunities faster. The biggest concern of manufacturers is that the time frame of development and certification is too long. Tuya's Matter solutions solve this problem by providing a quick process for product development and certification. In the future, Tuya will create a one-stop development platform, similar to that already available for Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and Zigbee, to help customers complete the development of Matter devices cost-effectively.
Request II: To enable more categories to connect to Matter devices. So far, the Matter protocol cannot support every category of smart device. Allowing more device categories to connect to Matter will enable manufacturers to build up complete smart scenes and automations to better assist users in making decisions.
Tuya's Matter solutions will not only provide customers with a Bridge Hub, but also other hubs such as those for Central Control, Smart Speaker Hub, and Multi-Protocol interaction, which help customers realize the automatic interconnection between Matter devices and non-Matter devices within the local network.
Request III: To break the restrictions of LAN and realize remote device management. Matter is a communication protocol based on LAN which has limitations around remote device control. To match users' expectations for remotely-controllable scenes, by connecting the Powered by Tuya App to Tuya IoT PaaS, users can realize remote control and operate smart devices from different brands such as Google, Amazon, and Apple. A smart life experience like this will be certain to continually meet users' expectations.
Request IV: Acquire more customized functions. Tuya's Matter solutions not only provide basic device control functions but also offer customized selections in order to help customers realize multi-function controls to attract more users.
In addition, based on years of marketing and application experience, Tuya also provides full-service support when customers develop Matter devices. For example, Tuya's Matter solutions can help first-time Matter device manufacturers to manage information and upgrade OTA without rebuilding the DCL server, by using Tuya IoT PaaS; Moreover, Tuya's Matter solutions can provide customers with automatic manufacturing technology to attach each product with a unique distribution network code to avoid wrong code marks; Furthermore, Tuya, as a long-term ecosystem partner of Amazon, Google, and Apple, helps customers to acquire Matter Badge certifications as well as WWA, WWGA and WWAH Badge certifications.
So far, Tuya has a range of Matter product solutions, such as those for electrical, lighting, sensing, home appliances, and multimedia products. Tuya will work with other Matter protocol participants to ensure the development of a continually expanding range of Matter-compatible products.
Compared with other solutions, Tuya's Matter solutions provide global customers with a more flexible way to connect multiple smart devices and strengthen support for a globally connected smart ecosystem.
Tuya's consistent efforts in building an open and neutral global smart ecosystem, promoting the application of the Matter protocol, and launching its latest Matter solutions, all contribute to breaking down the ecosystem barriers and making "all things connected, intelligently" possible.
All measures taken are crucial to Tuya's global customers, especially our Chinese partners. If their smart devices cannot fit and align with major product ecosystems while promoting in global markets, they will run high risk of losing market share capitalization opportunities. Tuya's Matter solutions ensure customers can seamlessly align with major smart home ecosystems such as Google, Amazon, Apple, etc. as well as providing Chinese overseas doing business internationally to become market pioneers and seize cutting-edge business opportunities in the smart home industry.
As a promoter of the Matter protocol, Tuya will reserve a space in its showroom this September at IFA Berlin, specifically for exhibiting Matter and to welcome global developers to experience Tuya's Matter solutions.
Tuya's Matter solutions will bring a range of positive impacts to the global smart home industry, and will also encourage over 582,000 developers in more than 200 countries and regions in the Tuya ecosystem to become Matter device developers. From the early device connection to ecosystem development, Tuya has always been a contributor to the open and shared smart home industry, and will always be committed to the creed of "get all things connected, intelligently".
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A narrowly divided Congress next year means many of both parties’ top policy priorities will have a tough time of making it to President Biden’s desk.
House Republicans, who will narrowly control the lower chamber, have placed a heavy emphasis on oversight and investigatory activities for the next Congress with the knowledge that many conservative priorities have little chance of making it through the Senate, where the Democrats kept their razor-thin majority.
But baseline government activities will continue, providing plenty of possibilities for deal-making and negotiation that may not take the form of sweeping policy bills but could nonetheless allow the House to take action in key areas.
“It is very difficult to imagine constructive bipartisan immigration legislation at the moment,” said Jason Grumet, founder and president of the Bipartisan Policy Center. “I don’t expect that you’ll see much legislative action on a proactive energy and climate agenda.”
“I think there may be opportunities for some good, old-fashioned transactional legislating, where Republicans and Democrats put things together that they each want,” Grumet added.
That means House Republicans willing to play ball in a bipartisan fashion could hold many of the cards.
“You’ve got to work with Democrats in the House, because if you’re going to pass on a party-line vote here, it’s not going to pass with a filibuster in the Senate,” said Rep. Don Bacon (R-Neb.), co-chairman of the more centrist Main Street Caucus.
Asked about what could get to Biden’s desk in the next Congress, Rep. Joe Neguse (D-Colo.), who was elected this week to chair the Democratic Policy and Communication Committee, noted Congress is due to consider several periodic, multiyear omnibus bills that are expiring in 2023 and need to be updated or reauthorized.
That includes passing a Farm Bill, a massive undertaking repeated once every five years that governs agricultural and food programs, as well as reauthorizing the Federal Aviation Administration. The last Farm and FAA Reauthorization bills were passed in 2018.
Programs in the SUPPORT Act, a 2018 culmination of dozens of bipartisan bills that aim to address opioid abuse, are also up for reauthorization in 2023.
“Consensus among Republicans and Democrats is even more scarce today than it was back then,” former House Speaker John Boehner (R-Ohio) said in a post-election analysis for the lobbying firm Squire Patton Boggs, where he is now a senior adviser. “But even in a time of divided government and tribal politics, legislation will advance and deals will have to be made in order to ensure government can meet its basic obligations to the people.”
But there is not much optimism on the Democratic side for significant policy movement on much else.
“I think you’re going to find that Democrats have an open door in terms of trying to find ways to forge consensus,” Neguse said, mentioning that there could be bipartisan action to address wildfire issues. “But ultimately, it’s going to take a governing partner, so we’ll have to see if the Republicans are serious about doing that. Unfortunately, the extremism that seems to be on the rise on the other side of the aisle may prevent that.”
Some Republicans disagree.
House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) has pledged to create a House select committee on China — an area of concern for both parties — if he is elected Speaker, and Republicans hope that it can work in a bipartisan, non-adversarial way to address how the U.S. deals with China domestically, economically and technologically.
A House GOP aide said a bill signed by Biden this year to boost domestic chip manufacturing, the result of years of bipartisan negotiations, showed that the parties can find some agreement and common ground on boosting U.S. technology and supply chains — even though Republicans overwhelmingly opposed its final passage over tax measures and the political timing of the bill.
Issues like Beijing’s purchase of agricultural land in the U.S. and addressing access to critical minerals and energy are ripe for bipartisan cooperation, the aide said.
“We may not always agree on necessarily specific outcomes, but if we can get to, you know, solutions for both sides, I think that’s a win,” the aide said.
Bacon, the Nebraska congressman, was optimistic about bipartisan opportunities in areas in health care like telehealth access and expanding associational pools.
Still, pressure from hard-line conservative Republicans has the potential to throw uncertainty into the legislative calendar. McCarthy and other Republicans have suggested using raising the debt ceiling, which is expected to be reached sometime in 2023, as a political leverage to get concessions on spending levels or other matters.
And to some conservatives, lack of action can be a win. Many House Republicans have cheered the fact that they will act as a firewall against the Biden administration and Democratic policies.
“Voters overwhelmingly said that they were concerned about inflation. The inflation that we’re experiencing has mostly been driven by government spending,” said Garrett Bess, vice president of Heritage Action, the advocacy arm of the prominent conservative think tank. “Not passing more COVID packages or those kinds of emergency spending packages would be a huge step for getting inflation under control.”
And there are some areas where the parties may share an interest in taking action but where disagreement on the details could derail any progress.
Grumet mentioned permitting reform for energy and mineral projects as one of those areas.
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Man delivers FedEx packages found dumped on side of highway
CINCINNATI (WKRC) – An Ohio man rescued a bunch of packages dumped on the side of the road by a FedEx driver.
The matter is under investigation, but the people who received the potentially lost items are thankful.
Zach Arnwine and his fiancée were driving along a highway east of Germantown, Ohio, Friday evening when they saw a FedEx truck with its flashers on.
Arnwine’s fiancée said it looked like the driver was throwing something on the side of the road.
When they turned around to investigate, Arnwine said the driver was already gone.
“We pulled up where he was, and there was packages lying everywhere,” he said. “So, we decided to pick them up.”
Arnwine said it’s unfortunate that the driver dumped the packages.
“I called every number on each box and told them that I had their package and I will deliver them to their house,” he said.
Arnwine said the package recipients were amazed when they received his call.
“They were wondering how I got their phone number and their package. But I explained the situation and they got their package delivered,” he said.
When he delivered the packages, Arnwine said the people were very grateful for his generosity.
“Just amazed. Kept thanking me so much because they said the package was delivered and it never was,” he said.
One of the customers was Royce Charbeneau. He said he got a text from FedEx saying his package and another one had been delivered.
“We’re on the way home, we get a call. It’s a number I don’t know,” he said. “And I usually don’t answer numbers I don’t know, but I did. And it was a guy named Zach and he said he had our package.”
Charbeneau said he couldn’t believe he was getting a call from a stranger about his package.
“But then after I met Zach, met him in person, and talked to him in person, I believed it,” he said.
Charbeneau filed a complaint, and FedEx responded saying the incident is under investigation.
Arnwine said he decided to deliver the packages to the right households himself because he didn’t want them to end up in an evidence room or somewhere else over the holidays.
He said he has reached out to FedEx several times, but hasn’t been able to speak to anyone.
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Veterans Voice: Military experience made this former airman a better student
Stephen Callahan, 32, began college in 2009 and finally fulfilled his degree requirements last December.
On May 20, he walked with the Providence College School of Continuing Education graduates, ranked first in his class.
He spent six of the intervening years in the Air Force, serving his country, seeing the world, and growing up.
He hopes his story will inspire other veterans to continue their education after they leave active duty.
“I know now that I did not have the self-discipline and commitment required to be really successful when I got out of high school,” he said.
He would tell other veterans that success in the military can directly translate into success in college or technical school.
“I think the time management and accountability we all learned in the military directly translates to educational success,” Callahan said.
Finally, he strongly encouraged all veterans to take advantage of the GI Bill, which goes a long way toward eliminating the stress of tuition costs.
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Growing up in Connecticut
Callahan was born July 15, 1991, in South Windsor, Connecticut. He was one of four children. His mother, Cynthia, was a paraprofessional in the town's elementary schools. His father, Stephen, worked as a national manager for a water technology company.
He attended South Windsor High School, and it was a foregone conclusion that he would continue his studies at Providence College.
“It’s the only college I wanted to attend,” Callahan said. “My father, grandfather, great-grandfather and many other family members — 17 in all — had graduated from PC.”
But then he had a rude awakening. In the spring of 2009, he stood somewhere in the middle of his class of about 375. He was not accepted at PC.
“So I enrolled at Southern Connecticut State University instead,” Callahan said.
“I did well my first year there, so I decided to transfer to the University of Connecticut. I wanted to attend their business school, but I had to be there for a semester before I could do that.”
He found the large class sizes difficult, and admits he slacked off on school work. He did not get into business school, so he pursued another major that held less interest for him. His grades reflected that lack of enthusiasm.
College difficulty led to to the Air Force
After more than three years at UConn, he was treading water at best.
“I needed to retake multiple courses, and [I had] growing student loan debt,” he recalled.
Afraid he “would be stuck in Connecticut paying down student debt” for years to come, and worried that he would lose his chance to travel and see the world, he decided to enlist in the Air Force.
Callahan joined up in October 2014. After basic training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, he went on to a munitions systems technical training course.
When asked about that career path, he replied that he did well in the mechanical portion of an aptitude test that helps steer service members into an appropriate specialty.
He also heard that munitions specialists were needed worldwide, ”so I had a better chance of receiving orders to overseas bases.”
He was assigned to Andersen Air Force Base, Guam.
“I spent 24 months on the island soaking in the sun and maintaining the base's munitions,” he recalled.
He learned a lot on Guam, with the most important lesson being “how to balance and essentially flip an internal switch when it came to work and fun.”
Along the way he learned to drive an 18-wheeler, operate different types of forklifts, and handle a variety of live explosives. He was promoted to senior airman and transferred to Kadena Air Base, Okinawa.
“I worked as a crew chief … in what I believe was the largest munitions storage area in the entire Air Force,” he said.
He also considered the next chapter in his life.
“Getting that Providence College degree was still really important to me, so I began looking into my options,” said Callahan.
This time, access to the post-9/11 GI Bill eased his concerns about tuition costs.
Oddly enough, it was a sports magazine article that steered him to the School of Continuing Education.
The report described how former PC basketball star God Shammgod had gone back to school and graduated in 2015.
“I remember reading that article, then re-watching some YouTube videos of Shammgod's ball handling, and then looking on the PC website about SCE programs.”
He applied and was admitted in 2017. He signed up for a distance-learning course, but world events intervened. North Korea’s Kim Jong-un escalated his bombast by testing and firing intercontinental ballistic missiles. Callahan was part of a team sent to South Korea to help reorganize munitions storage at several bases around the Korean peninsula.
After six months he returned to Okinawa, satisfied that he had “contributed to something bigger than myself.”
However, this deployment forced him to drop out of the online course.
A well-earned leave to Australia followed, along with a promotion to staff sergeant. With only 10 months left in his enlistment, he received orders to Ellsworth Air Force Base, South Dakota.
“That’s when I got really serious about the next chapter,” Callahan said. “I signed up for more online classes, and stuck with them this time.”
When his tour ended in 2020, he moved to Providence and enrolled full-time. He decided to pursue a liberal studies degree, which allowed him to transfer the most credits from his prior college courses.
In a March 2022 Providence College publication, he said, “I liked that … I could take a combination of different courses, like communication, leadership and problem solving. I didn’t have a specific idea of what I wanted to do at that point, but I thought those skills would always be useful.”
Callahan says his Air Force experience made all the difference in his confidence.
The distance-learning concept also really helped him.
“I had the chance to see everyone else’s written responses,” he said.
That opened his eyes to the fact that “I am as strong academically as others, which helped me gain confidence in my studies.”
That confidence translated into results.
Ann Nagle, assistant dean of PC’s School of Continuing Education, told The Journal, “Stephen just graduated with a 3.97 grade point average."
He received the Dean's Award for highest GPA in the graduating class.
As a result, he was the flag bearer for the commencement ceremony on May 20.
According to Callahan, the hardest part was time management.
“I think I’ve always been a procrastinator, but I found that just committing to doing all the [work] made a big difference in my studies. I treated my education like a job.
“There are also some really great professors at SCE and my adviser, Jennifer Andrews, was very helpful.”
In an email, Andrews described Callahan as “a very humble guy,” who was an active participant in book discussion groups and other activities.
“Receiving my diploma was a special day,” said Callahan, “And now I’m a fourth-generation PC grad, which I think is pretty cool.”
Stephen was also inducted into Eta Lambda, PC's chapter of the premier adult learner honor society, Alpha Sigma Lambda.
This fall he moves on to St. John's University School of Law.
“I think being a legal advocate for the poor and underprivileged will be a good path for me. I’d like to make a positive impact in that way.”
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Callahan’s tips for veterans going back to college
1. If your school has a writing center, use it. The writing center at PC helped me very much.
2. Talk to both the VA certifying official and a student counselor at the school you want to attend; they will help you in your transition.
3. Also unfortunately, the housing stipend in the GI bill won't stretch as far as you think it will, so budget your expenses.
He adds: Hopefully at least one veteran will read my story and feel more confidence to go back to school and try to better themselves, or even see my path as one they can take.
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Calendar
Thursday, 4 to 8:30 p.m., “Charter Fishing for Stripers, Blues and Whatever Else is Biting.” All bait and tackle provided. Bring a cooler for your catch and beverages. To sign up, you must join The Fallen Outdoors East Coast Community Page on Facebook. Contact Justyn Charon, veteran outreach program specialist, Providence Vet Center, at (401) 739-0167, or via email at justyn.charon@va.gov.
Mondays, 4 to 8:30 p.m., Narragansett Bow Hunters, 1531 Ten Rod Rd., North Kingstown, are offering an opportunity to learn archery at no charge. Everything you need will be provided (bows, arrows, arm guards, targets, finger tabs and instruction). No RSVP needed. For further information call (401) 295-7228 or visit narragansettbowhunters.org.
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BATON ROUGE, La. (KTVE/KARD)— The Louisiana Department of Health reported 228 new cases and 10 new deaths on Tuesday, April 19, 2022, bringing the total number of cases to 1,235,421 and the total number of deaths to 17,207.
As stated on the LDH website, the new case increase may not match the difference between today’s total cases and the previous update because of the daily removal of newly identified duplicates and out-of-state cases.
Hospitalizations decreased by 5 and the number of patients on ventilators decreased by 1 as of Tuesday; coming to a total of 51 hospitalized patients with 2 on ventilators. | https://www.cenlanow.com/health/coronavirus/state-reports-228-new-cases-10-new-deaths-on-4-19/ | 2022-04-19 18:13:51 | 0 | https://www.cenlanow.com/health/coronavirus/state-reports-228-new-cases-10-new-deaths-on-4-19/ |
The tragedies at their schools happened decades apart, but two survivors of the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School and Columbine High School shootings were united Tuesday in their outrage.
David Hogg, a survivor of the 2018 Parkland, Fla. high school shooting and Craig Nason, a survivor of the 1999 Columbine massacre, took to Twitter following news of the shooting at an elementary school in Uvalde, Texas.
Both shared their disgust of how, even years after shootings at their schools, no changes have been made to address mass gun violence in America.
Craig Nason was a student of Columbine, where 12 students and one teacher were killed by two gunmen. It was one of the deadliest school shootings in U.S. history.
Nason, who now has a college-age son, tweeted, "This is America. There is no end in sight for the steady cadence of mass gun violence we seem unwilling to ever address. A reality my peers could not have imagined on our worst day in April 1999."
This year alone, there have been 27 school shootings in the U.S., according to Education Week data.
And this comes just 10 days after a shooting at a Tops supermarket in Buffalo, N.Y., that took the lives of 10 people.
A single gunman killed 17 people and wounded 17 others at Hogg's school, Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, almost 20 years later.
He tweeted, "We need to do something. We know what we disagree on we need to focus on what we can and do it even if small. No more debate or thoughts and prayers. We need bipartisan action."
Hogg helped organize March For Our Lives, a rally to demand gun control legislation after the shooting at his school.
He followed up with his tweet writing cryptically, "We will do something. Stay tuned. I need to make some calls."
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KANSAS CITY, Mo. (WDAF) – Charges have been filed against a Kansas City, Missouri man accused of shooting a Black teenager who went to the wrong house earlier this month.
Clay County Prosecutor Zachary Thompson announced late Monday afternoon that Andrew D. Lester, 85, is facing charges of first-degree assault and armed criminal action. The announcement came just hours after Kansas City police submitted the case to prosecutors.
Lester, who is white, is accused of shooting 16-year-old Ralph Yarl last Thursday night after the teen accidentally went to the wrong house to pick up his siblings.
According to Kansas City police, Ralph was picking up his younger siblings at a home on N.E. 115th Terrace when he mistakenly went to Lester’s house on N.E. 115th Street.
He didn’t have a phone with him and went to the wrong block, his aunt, Faith Spoonmore, wrote on a GoFundMe page set up to help pay medical bills. Spoonmore wrote that Yarl pulled into the driveway and rang the doorbell.
Lester allegedly came to the door and shot the teenager in the head before shooting him again, The Associated Press reports.
Lester was taken into custody after Thursday’s shooting but was released the next day following consulation with the prosecutor’s office, Police Chief Stacey Graves said Sunday.
Family confirmed with Nexstar’s WDAF that Ralph has been discharged from the hospital and is recovering at home.
Following the charging announcement, Mayor Quinton Lucas released a statement saying “I am relieved to see this first step towards justice for Ralph Yarl with today’s felony charges. Now we must remain engaged through trial.”
A warrant has been issued for Lester’s arrest; his bond has been set at $200,000. As of Monday evening’s press conference, Lester had not been taken into custody.
When asked if anything was said that made investigators believe that the case was racially motivated, Prosecuting Attorney Zachary Thompson said nothing like that is indicated in charging documents.
“We understand how frustrating this has been but I can assure the criminal justice system is working and will continue to work,” Thompson added.
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BILLERICA, Mass. (AP) — BILLERICA, Mass. (AP) — ConforMIS Inc. (CFMS) on Wednesday reported a loss of $3.7 million in its fourth quarter.
On a per-share basis, the Billerica, Massachusetts-based company said it had a loss of 51 cents.
The medical technology company posted revenue of $17.4 million in the period.
For the year, the company reported that its loss widened to $50.5 million, or $6.99 per share. Revenue was reported as $62.1 million.
In the final minutes of trading on Wednesday, the company's shares hit $1.72. A year ago, they were trading at $16.45.
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BOCA RATON, Fla. (WXIN) – Thousands of children’s toys sold on Amazon are being recalled because young children can choke on one of the pieces.
The Consumer Product Safety Commission said the recall involves the Early Learning Centre Little Senses Lights and Sounds Shape Sorter toy. Around 9,300 units of this toy were sold on Amazon from October 2020 through August 2022.
The CPSC says the toy has a white and gray base, holds six colored, shaped pieces with lights, and makes sounds and music. “Little Senses” is printed on the side of the base. The toy was marketed for children between ages 6 to 36 months of age.
The recall was initiated because the red cube can come apart or detach during use, releasing the small white ball inside. This poses a choking hazard to infants. So far, no incidents have been reported in the United States.
The item code for the recalled toy is 82756. It is located on the base of the main unit. The batch code on the product is located on the base of the main unit, and corresponds to date of manufacture. The two batch codes relate to the following production dates.
Anyone with the recalled toy should take it away from children until they throw away the red cube. They can contact Addo Play for a free replacement red cube, or use it without the cube.
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SHOREHAM, N.Y. (WPIX) — Police came to the rescue of two brothers who fell overboard while fishing in the Long Island Sound on Monday evening and clung to an inflatable seat cushion until help arrived, authorities said.
Sometime after launching their 6-foot inflatable raft off of Shoreham Beach in New York, Gustavo and Gusmil Quinones were struck by a rogue wave and knocked overboard, officials said. When the brothers had not returned to shore by 7:30 p.m., police were contacted.
After about a half-hour of searching, officers Cory Kim and Robert Reed of the department’s Marine Bureau heard the brothers’ cries for help, but couldn’t see them in the darkness, authorities said.
With the help of a spotlight cast by a department aviation unit, Kim and Reed found the brothers and pulled them to safety, officials said.
Despite being in the water for more than an hour, clinging to an inflatable seat cushion from the raft until their rescue, neither Gustavo, 30, nor Gusmil, 35, was injured, according to authorities.
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Post-it notes, Scotch tape manufacturer announces 6,000 layoffs
Published: Apr. 27, 2023 at 3:52 PM EDT|Updated: 50 minutes ago
(Gray News) – On Tuesday, the manufacturer of products that include Post-it notes and Scotch tape announced it will be cutting 6,000 jobs globally across all business segments for a pre-tax savings of up to $900 million per year.
3M said the major layoffs are part of a restructuring “intended to make 3M stronger, leaner and more focused” by simplifying the supply chain and reducing layers of management.
The cuts follow the elimination of 2,500 manufacturing jobs in January.
3M said supply chain problems from the pandemic-era have eased and backlogged orders have been shipped, meaning they no longer need as much staff.
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SUV plows into Native American parade in Gallup, causing injuries; 2 officers hurt
GALLUP, NM (AP) — Police arrested several people who were in a large SUV that drove through a Native American celebration in New Mexico, causing multiple injuries along a parade route crowded with families. Two Gallup police officers were among those hurt.
Videos taken by people who had come to see the parade show the large brown vehicle speeding down a main street in the small city, against the direction of the parade. Children performing traditional dances appear to have been among the first to see it rushing toward them. They can be seen running to the side as people scream and families scramble to get out of the way.
The vehicle then swerved onto a side street and pulled into a parking spot before trying to pull out again, hitting a police car. Officers then converge on the vehicle, pulling at least two people out and handcuffing them on the pavement.
State Police Lt. Mark Soriano said no one was killed and he couldn’t elaborate on the extent of the injuries, the Albuquerque Journal reported.
New Mexico State Police said on Twitter that the driver was in custody.
“Multiple people, including two Gallup PD officers, injured and are being treated on scene,” the tweet said.
The parade was a highlight of the Gallup Intertribal Ceremonial Centennial Celebration, founded in 1922 to honor Native American and Indigenous heritage.
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Impartner secured No. 1 ranking in both Enterprise and Mid-Market Partner Management; maintains leader status in TCMA category
SALT LAKE CITY, Dec. 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Impartner, the world's most complete channel management platform and Partner Relationship Management (PRM) provider, starts 2023 ranked No. 1 in multiple categories by G2, the world's largest and most trusted software marketplace. In its Winter 2022 Report, G2 ranked Impartner No. 1 in Enterprise Partner Management and in Mid-Market Partner Management, and as a Leader on the TCMA Grid. Impartner has been ranked as a leader for nine consecutive quarters.
"We look forward to delivering great products, additional ecosystem partnerships and educational value to our customers in 2023," said Gary Sabin, VP of Product at Impartner. "It's gratifying to see our customers rate us so highly for helping them drive indirect revenue for their companies. Our passion to help companies maximize their partner ecosystem drives us to provide the best solutions for our customers and partners. We look forward to a successful 2023."
Companies achieve leader status by receiving positive reviews from verified business professionals compared to similar products in the category. A product must receive 10 or more reviews and five responses to each category-specific question for inclusion in the report. In Q4, Impartner received an average star rating of 4.5. Impartner received No. 1 for Mid-Market and delivered a 91% customer satisfaction rating for most likelihood to recommend and a superior satisfaction of ease of doing business of 91%, placing No. 1 overall ahead of all other solutions.
Sam V., Senior Director, Channel Experience, at an enterprise company offered this review during the quarter: "The implementation team, the CSM team, and the executive staff at Impartner have created an experience to envy. From the first demo to launch, they were attentive and invested in our success. If it wasn't for Impartner we would not have been able to double our indirect business in the first 12 months of launching!"
"G2 reports are based on 100% validated reviews written by real users—not biased marketing materials or pay-for-play reports," said Sara Rossio, Chief Product Officer at G2. "Our community is a place where professionals and potential buyers help one another find the best business solutions."
To learn more about how Impartner helps corporations from the smallest to the largest enterprises like Honeywell, Qualtrics and Vertiv grow their channel revenue by an average of 32.3% in the first year of use alone, click here.
About Impartner
Impartner is the fastest-growing, most award-winning provider of channel management technologies, including its flagship Partner Relationship Management (PRM) and Partner Marketing Automation (PMA) solutions, which help companies worldwide manage their partner relationships, drive demand through partners and accelerate revenue and profitability through indirect sales channels. For more information on Impartner, which is based in Utah's tech hotbed, the Silicon Slopes, visit impartner.com.
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- Marks the fourth Baby Borg that Helio Castroneves has received
- Trophy presentation took place during a ceremony in Indianapolis, Indiana
- A Championship Team Owner's Trophy™ was also given to Meyer Shank Racing
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., May 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- BorgWarner presented the coveted BorgWarner Championship Driver's Trophy™ to the 2021 Indianapolis 500 winner, Helio Castroneves, at a ceremony in Indianapolis, Indiana last Friday. The Trophy, also widely known as the 'Baby Borg', is a 19-inch miniature version of the iconic, 110-pound sterling silver Borg-Warner Trophy® with the winning driver's sculpture on it. The Baby Borg weighs five pounds, rests on a cylindrical stained wooden base and is inscribed with the winner's name, team name, average speed for 500 miles and year of his win.
The fourth addition of Castroneves' likeness on the Borg-Warner Trophy – crafted by William Behrends – was unveiled during a ceremony that took place on March 3 at the Indiana Statehouse in downtown Indianapolis. Castroneves' most recent Indy 500 victory making him the 108th placement on the Borg-Warner Trophy, which was commissioned in 1935 and sports the faces of every Indy 500 winner.
In addition to Castroneves, his team owners, Michael Shank and Jim Meyer of Meyer Shank Racing, also received a trophy: the Championship Team Owner's Trophy™. This is a significant memento for Meyer Shank Racing, as it marks the team owners' first time receiving the Trophy.
"Presenting the Baby Borg and Championship Team Owner's Trophy is always a momentous occasion," said Frédéric Lissalde, President and CEO, BorgWarner. "While the driver's legacy and Borg-Warner Trophy lives on forever, permanently on display at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum, the replica trophies are personal keepsakes that can be enjoyed by those that earn them for years to come."
The Baby Borg was first created in 1988, with the Championship Team Owner's Trophy established 10 years later.
"Winning the Indianapolis 500 and seeing the Borg-Warner Trophy in Victory Circle is one of the most amazing feelings as a driver," said Castroneves. "I am incredibly proud to have my face permanently on the trophy four times and am thrilled to be presented with the 2021 Baby Borg. It's a reminder of the significant milestone I achieved in last year's Indy 500 – joining A.J., Al and Rick. I'm looking forward to another exciting race and hope to meet the BorgWarner team in Victory Circle again!"
"We could not be more proud of Helio and his successful career as a driver," said Shank. "He not only has won the biggest race in history four times, but he also gave me and everyone at Meyer Shank Racing our very first IndyCar win - it's something that we will remember forever. His performances over the years have given him the recognition as one of the greatest drivers in history and we're very proud to have him as a member of Meyer Shank Racing. Thank you BorgWarner for helping us commemorate our 2021 Indianapolis 500 win and including us in the Baby Borg presentation. We will always treasure our Baby Borg and we already have a very special place for it in our trophy case in the shop."
If Castroneves wins this year's Indy 500 race, he would go down in history as the first driver with five Indianapolis 500 wins. Currently, he is one of four drivers to win the race four times, along with A.J. Foyt, Al Unser and Rick Mears. Helio's wins have come in 2001, 2002, 2009 and 2021. Additionally, he is one of four drivers that has ever won an Indy 500 back-to-back. In addition to a new record in the history books, Castroneves could also be the recipient of BorgWarner's $400,000 rolling jackpot, destined for the next back-to-back Indy 500 winner.
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SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Saturday afternoon's drawing of the "Pick Four-Midday" game were:
1-7-9-1, Fireball: 8
(one, seven, nine, one; Fireball: eight)
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Saturday afternoon's drawing of the "Pick Four-Midday" game were:
1-7-9-1, Fireball: 8
(one, seven, nine, one; Fireball: eight) | https://www.expressnews.com/lottery/article/Winning-numbers-drawn-in-Pick-Four-Midday-game-17294590.php | 2022-07-10 10:24:32 | 1 | https://www.expressnews.com/lottery/article/Winning-numbers-drawn-in-Pick-Four-Midday-game-17294590.php |
Buckingham Palace has just released an official photo of King Charles III, Camilla, Queen Consort, Prince William and Kate Middleton at a reception held for Heads of States and official overseas guests on hand for Queen Elizabeth II's funeral.
According to the Palace, the photo was taken Sept. 18 at Buckingham Palace. In the photo, Camilla, Charles, William and Kate are all smiling and wearing black -- Camilla and the Princess of Wales in a gown and Charles and the Prince of Wales in a suit and tie.
This is the same reception, by the way, that Prince Harry and Meghan Markle had been uninvited from last month. At the time, ET had learned that the Duke and Duchess of Sussex were invited to attend the reception for world leaders, but there was an about-face when they were suddenly uninvited. As for the reason for the disinvite, ET learned that the reception was for working royal family members only.
Harry and Meghan being disinvited to the reception had been among the seemingly growing list of signs that there were mixed feelings about how much the royal family wanted Harry and Meghan taking part in the queen's official funeral plans. It started with Meghan not invited to join the royal family at Balmoral Castle in Scotland following the queen's death.
“It's understood that the family wanted Prince Harry to be there, even though he was unable to get to Balmoral in time to see his grandmother,” Nicholl told ET.
“But Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, was not, we understand, invited to join the family," Nicholl added. "She has said she will go to Balmoral another time. But I think it is quite significant that Prince Harry traveled to Balmoral on his own without his wife.”
It was later reported that Harry, who arrived and departed Scotland solo following the queen's death on Sept. 8, would not be allowed to wear his military uniform for any of the events surrounding Her Majesty's death and upcoming funeral. There would soon be a change of heart, with a source close to the royal family telling ET that Palace officials informed Harry he would be allowed to wear his military uniform for the queen's Vigil at Westminster Hall. The source added that "it was a decision made without Prince Harry requesting a change." The gesture, however, was only a one-time permission, as Harry was not in his military uniform for the state funeral.
That being said, William extended an olive branch on several occasions -- from inviting him and Meghan to join him and Kate for a walk outside Windsor Castle, to waving Harry and his sister-in-law to sit with him, Kate and their children at the queen's funeral at St. George's Chapel.
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Ford’s current-generation Mustang will soldier on for one more model year, but it will do so without the fire-breathing Shelby GT500.
The information was first reported on Wednesday by Muscle Cars and Trucks and since confirmed to Motor Authority by Ford spokesman Mike Levine.
The current Mustang will have a shortened 2023 model year before finally bowing out to make way for the redesigned 2024 Mustang that was unveiled on Wednesday at the 2022 Detroit auto show. The current car will continue to offer the Mach 1, which will be the new range-topper in lieu of the Shelby GT500.
Ford hasn’t said when production of the current car will cease, though we know the redesigned car arrives next summer. Speaking to Muscle Cars and Trucks, Jim Owens, Ford Performance’s marketing manager, said Ford was still busy catching up building 2022 Mustangs due to various production setbacks in the past year, and that there was still plenty of demand for the current car.
While there’s a good chance the Shelby GT500 (and the GT350) will return, there might be a gap of several years as the Mustang’s Shelby variants aren’t typically available at launch. It means if you’ve been planning to buy a Shelby GT500, now would be the time to act.
Even if you wait for the arrival of the redesigned Mustang, there will be plenty of performance on offer straight out of the box thanks to a new Dark Horse model that will likely replace the Mach 1. It will share a 5.0-liter V-8 with the Mustang GT but see power rise to around 500 hp.
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- June ADV is up 193% year-on-year and in recent days, has consistently surpassed $5bn per day
CHICAGO and LONDON, June 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- CME Group, the world's leading derivatives marketplace, today announced that FX Link volume has reached a new, single-day record of 82,900 contracts (representing over $7.2 billion in notional value) on June 16. The prior FX Link daily volume record was 77,146 contracts on March 10, 2020.
"This milestone reflects growing adoption of FX Link as a tool to manage risk", said Paul Houston, Global Head of FX Products, CME Group. "As the world's first anonymous and centralized FX swaps liquidity pool, FX Link allows participants to gain access to alternative pricing of swaps relative to OTC, and benefit from the capital efficiencies which come from using FX futures. As a result of the increased client participation in 2022, top of book spreads have reduced and we have seen strong growth in order book depth."
"We are excited to see market participants leverage FX Link as a source of FX swap liquidity. Deutsche Bank is a major liquidity provider to this marketplace as part of our market-leading portfolio of electronic trading products," said Shuo Wu, Global Head of Forward eTrading, Deutsche Bank.
"FX Link provides market participants with another tool to manage risk and gain efficiencies in their FX trading activities," said Liyan Yu, Head of eFX Swaps Trading at J.P. Morgan. "We see more participants leveraging FX Swaps to diversify their FX risk and our leading electronic trading franchise is well-positioned to cater for this growing market."
In addition to the overall volume record, FX Link achieved a new single day record in USD/JPY of 26,677 contracts, representing over $2.5 billion in notional. In June 2022, FX Link average daily volume (ADV) has grown to over 43,000 contracts per day, up from nearly 15,000 contracts per day during June 2021.
FX Link spreads are listed with and subject to the rules of CME. For more information on FX Link, please visit www.cmegroup.com/trading/fx/fx-link
As the world's leading derivatives marketplace, CME Group (www.cmegroup.com) enables clients to trade futures, options, cash and OTC markets, optimize portfolios, and analyze data – empowering market participants worldwide to efficiently manage risk and capture opportunities. CME Group exchanges offer the widest range of global benchmark products across all major asset classes based on interest rates, equity indexes, foreign exchange, energy, agricultural products and metals. The company offers futures and options on futures trading through the CME Globex® platform, fixed income trading via BrokerTec and foreign exchange trading on the EBS platform. In addition, it operates one of the world's leading central counterparty clearing providers, CME Clearing.
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SAN ANTONIO — Worried about where you'll be able to snag an extra rack of ribs or package of hot dogs if you find yourself short Tuesday in San Antonio? We've got you covered.
Here's when the major grocery chains will be open on Independence Day so your grills, coolers and stomachs stay stocked. For other stores and restaurants, click here.
H-E-B
- Stores: Open at regular hours.
- Pharmacy: Open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Curbside service: Operating during regular hours.
- Home delivery service: Operating during regular hours.
Walmart
Most locations will be open regular hours, but check your local store.
Target
Open for regular hours.
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Pre-orders begin August 15 featuring World of Outlaws legend Sammy Swindell; base game and Gold Edition available
CHELMSFORD, Mass., Aug. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The World of Outlaws returns to console gaming for the first time in over a decade on September 27, as World of Outlaws: Dirt Racing hits the PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X|S. The official game of "The Greatest Show on Dirt" features six different dirt series, from the premier World of Outlaws NOS Energy Sprint Cars and CASE Construction Equipment Late Models to four DIRTcar classes, and more than 40 tracks, including Eldora Speedway, Knoxville Raceway, and Volusia Speedway Park. Pre-orders open on August 15 at worldofoutlawsgame.com, with three-time World of Outlaws Sprint Car champion Sammy Swindell included as a special bonus for pre-orders only.
World of Outlaws: Dirt Racing is the latest dirt racing-themed title from developer Monster Games, but its first since being acquired by iRacing in late 2021. The new title takes the established Monster Games platform to a new level, with the addition of car and track models, sounds, and multiplayer technology from iRacing to elevate the authenticity and gameplay experience. All-new physics, also tuned by iRacing, and a retooled, more competitive AI add to the challenge, with real-world driver feedback held at a premium throughout the development process.
"We're thrilled to bring World of Outlaws back to console gaming with World of Outlaws: Dirt Racing," said Monster Games founder and general manager Rich Garcia. "With the addition of iRacing resources to the established Monster platform, as well as the support of World of Outlaws, this is the most realistic, challenging, and most importantly, fun dirt racing experience ever seen on the PlayStation or Xbox. We can't wait for dirt racing fans to go wheel-to-wheel at Eldora, Knoxville, and more this fall!"
"Many of our fans have been asking for a World of Outlaws console game, and now through our partnership with iRacing we're able to deliver," World of Outlaws CEO Brian Carter said. "Whether it's PlayStation or Xbox, fans can race against World of Outlaws drivers in the most realistic game available. The team at iRacing and Monster Games has really developed an authentic option to see what it's like to race on dirt against the best in the business."
For those looking to chart a unique course through the world of dirt racing, World of Outlaws: Dirt Racing is infinitely customizable, with no shortage of fun to be had for players of all backgrounds. The all-new Career Mode structure sees drivers start as a local rookie, working hard to upgrade their equipment and become more competitive as they look to advance to the national World of Outlaws tours. Drivers can race any vehicle available to them in Career Mode at any time, and with an all-new Car Creator that includes more layers and shapes, can bring just about any design imaginable to the track.
No matter your dirt racing car or track preference, World of Outlaws: Dirt Racing has you covered. Sprint car racers can do battle in the 305, 360, and World of Outlaws 410 Sprint Car divisions, while World of Outlaws Super Late Models, Pro Late Models, and Street Stocks are available for those who prefer fenders. Alongside the 13 licensed tracks that will appear in the game, the remaining tracks pay homage to the soul of dirt racing in America with various lengths, layouts, and locales.
Three-time World of Outlaws NOS Energy Sprint Car Series champion Brad Sweet and 2015 CASE Late Model Series champion Shane Clanton adorn the cover, and the duo headlines a list of real-world drivers who are both playable in single-player modes and appear as opponents in Career Mode. Those who pre-order World of Outlaws: Dirt Racing will also unlock Sammy Swindell, winner of three World of Outlaws Sprint Car championships and nearly 400 Sprint Car Features in his illustrious career.
World of Outlaws: Dirt Racing will retail for $49.99, while the Gold Edition will be available for $69.99. The Gold Edition features all additional downloadable content for the remainder of calendar year 2022, a $35 value; 2022 DLC items will include Limaland Motorsports Park, Federated Auto Parts Raceway at I-55, and Lucas Oil Speedway, as well as two additional DIRTcar classes, UMP Modifieds and Super DIRTcar Big Block Modifieds. For those who purchase the base game, a Season Pass for downloadable content will be available for $29.99.
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‘They’re a 10 but …’ memes exclusively for people from New Jersey
For anyone who hasn’t been on Twitter this week, we have a new trending meme. The concept is you’ve met someone who seems perfect but they have one fatal flaw.
So you claim “She/ he is a 10, but…”
Of course some New Jersey-centric jokes would be made, for instance:
At my core, I disagree with this woman. However, I know how I feel about “Taylor Ham” people so I understand where she’s coming from.
Then there's:
Agreed. These people are willingly ignorant of the obvious truth that is Central Jersey.
These got me thinking: what are some other potential deal-breakers for hardcore Garden State residents?
(For convenience sake, I’m using “they” instead of “he” or “she,” so you can apply it to whomever in your life it applies to)
Here are a few:
They’re a 10 but they drive the speed limit in the left lane.
These people need to read the room (or read the road, as it were). Stay in the right lane.
I'm looking at you, PA drivers.
They’re a 10 but they think the Jets and Giants actually play in New York.
*Eye roll*
They’re a 10 but they prefer Chicago-style pizza.
It's essentially tomato soup. Get a grip!
They’re a 10 but they don’t know their exit.
They’re a 10 but they say “The Jersey Shore” is “so accurate!”
Most of them aren't even FROM here!
They’re a 10 but they don’t know who “The Boss” is.
Bruuuuuuuuuuce!
They’re a 10 but say “all bagels taste the same.”
This take will get you #Cancelled in the Garden State.
They’re a 10 but they don’t have a favorite boardwalk.
To each their own but I have a fondness for Wildwood and Point Pleasant!
They’re a 10 but they think salt water taffy is New Jersey’s best food.
It's barely food.
They’re a 10 but they love the smell of Exit 13A.
This person has issues.
They’re a 10 but they go out of state to pump their own gas.
There's something to be said about not having to get out of your car.
They’re a 10 but they’ve never heard of Wawa.
You're missing out on Hoagie Fest, you fool!
They’re a 10 but they think Christie was blameless in Bridgegate.
Oh sweetie....
New Jerseyans, steer clear of anyone who has these beliefs. There's no way they'll be a positive influence in your life!
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How to stop squirrels, other critters from eating your pumpkins
It’s that time of year when families decorate their front porches with whole pumpkins and carved jack-o-lanterns for Halloween. But they may find that squirrels and other outdoor critters are the ones playing tricks.
Here are a few tips from experts on how to safely squirrel-proof the seasonal decor:
What to put on pumpkins to keep squirrels away
There are some deterrents and repellents that may be helpful in keeping the squirrels at bay.
Capsaicin — the chemical in chili peppers that makes them spicy — will be the most effective, according to David Hillock, a consumer horticulturist with Oklahoma State University’s Department of Horticulture & Landscape Architecture.
This could be in the form of sprinkling ground cayenne pepper on the pumpkin, or as the Bob Vila website suggests, blending crushed red pepper with water and a drop of dish soap to spritz on the gourds as well.
There are also commercial squirrel repellent sprays sold at nurseries and home improvement stores for use on a pumpkin to keep the critters away. That being said, the active ingredients can be made of putrid smells like rotten eggs and predator urine, according to Willian Baird, a professor of horticulture at Michigan State University.
Experts also recommended reapplying frequently if it rains — or if the pumpkins are in sunlight.
Other tips to squirrel-proof your pumpkins
Hillock said things like human or pet hair, soap, and other household products are not likely to be effective in keeping squirrels away.
"If the pumpkins are in a small garden and there are only a handful, they could build cages out of a woven wire mesh and secure it over the pumpkins," Hillock said. "If they are on the porch, carved or not, taking them indoors (or in a garage) during the day or when no one is around can reduce damage."
Cleanly removing all seeds and strings from the inside of a jack-o-lantern could make the pumpkin less tempting for scavengers, according to BobVila.com, the home improvement star’s ideas and advice website. It also suggests placing bowls of strong-smelling vinegar near the pumpkins, but not directly on them since the acetic acid can damage the skin of the fruit.
Slathering petroleum jelly over pumpkins could be a squirrel turnoff, and if all else fails, place a statue of an owl, hawk, or some type of squirrel predator near the fall display.
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LJUBLJANA, Slovenia, March 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- On Friday, Apr. 7, Slovenia will be brought to the spotlight at the home game of the Dallas Mavericks vs. Chicago Bulls at the second annual I Feel Slovenia Night at American Airlines Center. All eyes will be on the amazing Slovenian NBA player Luka Dončić, who is also the ambassador of Slovenian tourism.
"I would love to see I Feel Slovenia Night in Dallas become a regular thing. I think Luka is a reason for people in Dallas and NBA fans throughout the world to have a curiosity about Slovenia." (Tim MacMahon)
In less than two weeks, the Texas Feels Slovenia Business Event will take place on Apr. 6 and 7 in Dallas. A series of events organized by the Ministry of the Economy, Tourism and Sport of Slovenia, together with SPIRIT Slovenia, Slovenian Tourist Board (STB) and other partners will promote economic, investment and tourism opportunities in the US market. The event will culminate on the evening of Apr. 7 with the I feel Slovenia Night. The event, organized by the STB, together with the Government Communications Office (UKOM) and Ljubljana Tourism, will promote Slovenia on and near the court, during halftime and in the promotional and exhibition area.
Slovenian Tourist Board formed a partnership with Luka Dončić because of his remarkable sporting success, the enthusiasm of his fans, the attention of the American and global media, and his genuine love for Slovenia. Additionally, a two-year partnership with the Dallas Mavericks will highlight Slovenia and the 'I feel Slovenia' brand in advertising activities at the Dallas Mavericks games for the upcoming seasons.
To promote I Feel Slovenia Night, the STB launched a special landing page, as well as Feel Slovenia the Podcast with Tim MacMahon, who's among the world's best-known basketball reporters. He visited Slovenia last September and felt overwhelmed with the beauties of the country.
Further information about the event is available in the press release.
Slovenia is a Central European country, tucked between Italy, Austria, Hungary and Croatia, boasting pristine nature, rich history and culture and superb gastronomy. Get inspired by an video of an American a professor of art history and a writer unveiling rich history and culture of Slovenia.
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The Kelley Group honored for their thought leadership, education and impact in driving the wealth, investment and retirement industry forward
LOS ANGELES, Aug. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Kelley Group, a leading provider of training and coaching to the financial services industry, has been named to ThinkAdvisor's LUMINARIES Class of 2022 for the "Thought Leadership and Education" category. The award is designed to recognize firms making outstanding efforts to better understand and train new and existing industry participants. Honored for its unique training programs, The Kelley Group utilizes role-play scenarios and homework assignments to reinforce the skills taught during training sessions. The firm's accountability and statistical tracking systems also provide the motivation participants need to integrate the skills they learn into their daily activities.
"We consider it a great honor to be deemed a finalist for this year's LUMINARIES," said Sarano Kelley, co-founder of The Kelley Group. "As trainers and coaches, we pride ourselves in having deeper dialogues with those we work with and providing them results-proven techniques."
"To be recognized by ThinkAdvisor for our work reaffirms that our approach to business development is filling a much-needed gap in our industry," added Brooke Kelley, co-founder of The Kelley Group.
The Kelley Group is at the forefront of providing the most progressive communication-skills training for financial professionals, including CEOs, managers, financial advisors and their teams. The Kelley Group's highly interactive approach and advanced communications-based training helps financial advisors increase client acquisitions consistently and teaches managers how to recruit top talents to their firm.
Because The Kelley Group offers training to both advisor and manager populations, its integrated approach to business development ensures all members of a participating advisory firm are operating from the same playbook. In the past year, hundreds of managers and more than ten thousand advisors have participated in The Kelley Group's programs via webinars, podcasts, virtual training and coaching, and face-to-face presentations.
The Kelley Group is the financial services industry's leading provider of speaking, top-ranked coaching, and world-class training to elite advisers and senior managers throughout the premier North American financial institutions and independent channels. The Kelley Group is known for its breakthrough processes for producing tangible business-growth results. They regularly speak upon many of them via webinars, training, and platform presentations, where Sarano Kelley is consistently rated as a top speaker. Founded in 1996, the Kelleys have trained more than 250,000 financial professionals from all aspects of the industry, with Brooke Kelley serving as a long-time coach to many of the top Barron's and Forbes listed advisors, including some of the nation's most influential and accomplished female advisors. They have authored three books together, including Reversing the Deal Flow: The Secret to Prospects Calling You to Become Clients; The Game: Winning Your Life in 90 Days; and industry "how-to" book on recruiting, A Guide to the Recruiting Conundrum. For more information, visit http://www.thekelleygroup.net.
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Former Honduran president pleads not guilty to federal drug trafficking and firearm charges
By Maria Santana, CNN
Former Honduran president Juan Orlando Hernández on Tuesday pleaded not guilty in US court to federal drug trafficking and firearms possession charges.
The indictment in the US District Court for the Southern District of New York charges Hernández with cocaine importation conspiracy, possession of machine guns and destructive devices, and conspiracy to possess machine guns and destructive devices.
“As is charged in the indictment, Hernández abused his position as President of Honduras from 2014 through 2022 to operate the country as a narco-state,” US Attorney General Merrick Garland said in April.
Hernández was extradited to the United States in April after he was arrested in February at the request of the US government.
About a month before his arrest, US federal prosecutors claimed Hernández helped an alleged drug trafficker deliver thousands of kilos of cocaine to the US in exchange for hefty bribes. His administration denied the allegation.
On Tuesday, Hernández entered the New York courtroom wearing a navy blue jail outfit and nodded toward those in attendance, including journalists and members of the public. On the way out several members of the public shouted at him, “murderer,” “time to repent JOH,” and “rat.”
Hernández was listening via an interpreter. When asked how he would plea, he responded in Spanish “not guilty, your honor.”
The former Honduran leader left office in January, having served eight years as president.
At the time of his extradition, the US Justice Department also unsealed an indictment alleging Hernández engaged in a conspiracy to protect and profit off smugglers moving cocaine from Central and South America into the United States.
Hernández’s brother, Tony Hernández, is currently serving a life sentence in a US federal prison for drug trafficking.
According to court filings in that case, US authorities believe Hernández was a co-conspirator in the operation, funneling drug money to help fund his presidential campaigns. Hernández has repeatedly denied those allegations.
The next hearing for Hernández is scheduled to take place on September 28. Castel said he hopes to impanel a jury by early next year and set a tentative January 17, 2023 date for beginning of trial.
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HOOVER, Ala. (AP) — A 25-year-old Alabama woman returned home late Saturday after being the focus of a two-day search by police and family members who reported her missing after she stopped to check on a child who was walking along a highway.
Police said Carlethia “Carlee” Nichole Russell had returned to the home she shares with her parents in Hoover, AL.com reported late Saturday night.
Hoover Police Chief Nick Derzis said Russell arrived home alone and was brought to a hospital for evaluation, AL.com reported.
Russell’s whereabouts were not immediately clear since around 10:45 p.m. Thursday when she called 911 and a family member to say she saw a young child walking on the side of Interstate 459.
Police found Russell’s car and her cellphone but were unable to find her or a child in the area.
Hoover Police Lt. Daniel Lowe said the family member on the phone with Russell lost contact with her even though the line remained open. A single witness reported possibly seeing a gray vehicle and a man standing outside of Carlee’s vehicle, but they had no additional information.
Police asked people to report any information they might have about her disappearance, while family members organized a search in the area.
Talitha Russell told AL.com her daughter was headed home in the community about 10 miles (16 kilometers) south of Birmingham after leaving work and stopping to get food. She was on the phone with her brother’s girlfriend when she said she saw a child on the roadside.
“My son’s girlfriend heard her asking the child, ‘Are you Ok?’ She never heard the child say anything but then she heard our daughter scream,’’ Talitha Russell said. “From there, all you hear on her phone is background noise from the interstate.”
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BRONX, N.Y. (AP) _ Ponce Financial Group, Inc. (PDLB) on Friday reported a loss of $14.7 million in its third quarter.
On a per-share basis, the Bronx, New York-based company said it had a loss of 64 cents. Losses, adjusted for non-recurring costs, came to 3 cents per share.
The holding company of Ponce Bank posted revenue of $23.2 million in the period. Its adjusted revenue was $19.2 million.
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WASHINGTON, June 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The following is being released by Rust Consulting, Inc. about the Court-approved Fair Fund in the civil action, SEC v. K & L International Enterprises, Inc., Lawrence A. Powalisz, Enzyme Environmental Solutions, Inc. and Jared E. Hochstedler, No. 6:09-cv-1638-GAP-LHP.
If you purchased or acquired shares of Enzyme Environmental Solutions, Inc. (stock symbol: EESO), Cross Atlantic Commodities, Inc. (stock symbol: CXAC), Revenge Designs, Inc. (stock symbol: RVGD), and International Power, Ltd. (stock symbol: IPWG or IPWGE) (the "Securities") on certain trading days defined for each of the Securities from September 1, 2007 through July 31, 2009 (the "Relevant Period"), you may be eligible for recovery from the K & L Fair Fund.
What this case is about
This case involves the Defendants' violations of the registration provisions of the federal securities laws from approximately September 2007 through July 2009. The SEC's complaint alleged that Defendants entered into a series of convertible promissory notes with several issuers in a scheme to evade the securities registration requirements. Over the course of seven months, from May through September 2010, the Court entered final judgments against all seven Defendants. Four of the Defendants collectively paid $3,165,755.31 of the disgorgement, prejudgment interest, and penalties the Court ordered.
On February 7, 2023, the Court granted the SEC's motion to establish a Fair Fund and to appoint Miller Kaplan Arase, LLP, as Tax Administrator for the Fair Fund. The Fair Fund was established to distribute the collected funds to investors who were harmed by the Defendants' violations.
On March 21, 2023, Rust Consulting, Inc. was appointed as Distribution Agent to administer the Fair Fund distribution.
On April 4, 2023, the Court granted the SEC's motion to approve the Distribution Plan for the Fair Fund.
Who is Potentially Eligible for Compensation
To be eligible to file a claim from the Fair Fund, you must satisfy the following criteria: 1) You must have purchased or acquired shares of Enzyme Environmental Solutions, Inc., Cross Atlantic Commodities, Inc., Revenge Designs, Inc., or International Power, Ltd. on certain trading dates between September 1, 2007 and July 31, 2009 defined for each of the Securities; 2) You must have suffered a loss on approved transactions, that meet the definition of "Recognized Loss" in the Distribution Plan; and 3) You are not an Excluded Party as defined in the Distribution Plan.
How to File a Claim
You can obtain a Claim Form by visiting www.SECvKandLFairFund.com or by contacting Rust Consulting, Inc. at info@SECvKandLFairFund.com. You can file your claim online at www.SECvKandLFairFund.com or submit a Claim Form, by mail, to K & L Fair Fund, c/o Rust Consulting, Inc., Distribution Agent – 2599, Faribault, MN 55021-9599. All Claim Forms are due by September 30, 2023:
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Copies of the Plan, Plan Notice, and Claim Form are available at www.SECvKandLFairFund.com. You may also call 1 (833) 915-0952 or email the Distribution Agent at info@SECvKandLFairFund.com.
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HiddenLayer's Synaptic Adversarial Intelligence (SAI) team will explore and uncover the ML/AI threat landscape
AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- HiddenLayer, the developer of a unique security platform that safeguards the machine learning models enterprise organizations use behind their most important products, today announced the formation of its Synaptic Adversarial Intelligence (SAI) team to raise awareness surrounding the threats facing machine learning (ML) and artificial intelligence (AI) systems.
The SAI's primary mission is to educate data scientists, MLDevOps teams, and cyber security professionals on how to evaluate the vulnerabilities and risks associated with ML/AI so they can make more security-conscious implementations and deployments. The insights gathered by the SAI team are leveraged to conduct risk assessments and generate intelligence reports that expose the adversarial ML threat landscape. Collectively, the multidisciplinary cyber security experts and data scientists have many decades of experience in cyber security and deep backgrounds in malware detection, threat intelligence, reverse engineering, incident response, digital forensics, and adversarial machine learning.
Until recently, most adversarial ML/AI research has focused on the mathematical aspect, making algorithms more robust in handling malicious input. Now security researchers are increasingly exploring ML algorithms and how models are developed, maintained, packaged, and deployed, hunting for weaknesses and vulnerabilities across the broader software ecosystem. They have uncovered a number of new attack techniques and, in turn, developed a greater understanding of how practical attacks are performed against real-world ML implementations.
"Alongside our commitment to increasing awareness of ML security, we will also actively assist in the development of countermeasures to thwart ML adversaries through the monitoring of deployed models, as well as providing mechanisms to allow defenders to respond to attacks," said Tom Bonner, Senior Director of Adversarial Machine Learning Research at HiddenLayer. "There has been a tremendous effort from several organizations, such as MITRE and NIST, to better understand and quantify the risks associated with ML/AI. We look forward to working alongside these industry leaders to broaden the pool of knowledge, define threat models, drive policy and regulation, and most critically, prevent attacks."
Please keep an eye on Twitter and LinkedIn where SAI team members will regularly share their insights into adversarial machine learning and provide recommendations on how organizations can harden their security postures.
HiddenLayer helps enterprises safeguard the machine learning models behind their most important products with a comprehensive security platform. Only HiddenLayer offers turnkey AI/ML security that does not add unnecessary complexity to models and does not require access to raw data and algorithms. Founded in March of 2022 by experienced security and ML professionals, HiddenLayer is based in Austin, Texas, and is backed by cybersecurity investment specialist firm Ten Eleven Ventures. For more information, visit www.hiddenlayer.com and follow us on LinkedIn or Twitter.
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Don’t overthink this, Auburn.
A young, humble, high energy, passionate Auburn man turned this team around in less than a week on zero notice after the program was declared dead. All of a sudden, there is excitement and hope on The Plains.
And you’re still looking for a coach?
R E L A T E D: Joseph Goodman: Through Cadillac, Auburn highlights the power of sports - al.com
R E L A T E D: Cadillac Williams embraces role as first African American head coach at Iron Bowl - al.com
R E L AT E D: Scarbinsky: Auburn’s joyride likely ends in Tuscaloosa. But the Tigers’ next cch will have a hard act to follow. - al.com
There’s no need to go after another elite ‘big splash’ hire that will only cost more millions in buyout money when you eventually fire them because they weren’t the ‘right fit.’
The right fit is in place. Right now.
Give him some time. Give him some love. Give him some money ... when he earns it. He has already earned the hearts and minds of the people.
Carnell “Cadillac” Williams is the man. The Auburn man.
Give him a shot.
#WDE
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After more than a year since the Russian invasion of Ukraine began, families displaced by the war are still struggling with many challenges. One challenge is finding a more permanent place to live.
"I decided to just move to [the] airport and move far from the sides, like Ukraine and Russia, I wanted to be not there," said Yana Lande.
More than 250,000 Ukrainians have been admitted into the U.S. since Russia invaded Ukraine in February 2022, according to the Department of Homeland Security.
Many come with few belongings, no credit history, and few connections, if any. This is why many have chosen places like New York City, where there is a community of Ukrainians to connect with.
"It was very hard to find [an] apartment, because I don’t have credit history here," Maria Oliynyk said.
She came to the country in August 2022. She had the added challenge of finding a place where she could raise her 1-year-old daughter.
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"When you come only with one backpack and start life from zero after you're more than 30, it's very stressful. It's [a] big change," said Lande.
Lande moved here days after the invasion began in Ukraine.
This is why many Ukrainians looking to establish their lives in the United States turned to organizations for help. After seeing the need and difficulty many were facing, sisters Gabriella and Lidiya Oros decided to give back.
"We arrived here 23 years ago as immigrants from Ukraine," Gabrielle Oros said.
The sisters, who work as real estate agents, co-founded the non-profit Ukrainian Habitat Fund a year ago in New York City. They help with other things, not just housing, and provide displaced families with items like towels, forks, you name it.
"We stepped in to act as lease holders and guarantors on their behalf and we still do and continue to do so," Gabriella said.
Their funds come from donations and fundraisers. They are not grant-funded and everyone who helps out in the organization is a volunteer.
"In terms of taking on the leases under our fund's name, we have housed over 35 individuals," Gabriella said. "We also provide guarantee, so there’s families that are able to obtain their own leases but they need a bit of that legal support coming in, so we, as a fund, stepped in to give that landlord reassurance."
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For people like Lande and her son who came here shortly after her, it makes all the difference.
"Now I have rent. It's for one year and it's like, oh my god, I have stability in my life and it's really helped me even to make a plan for my future, because if you don't know what is tomorrow, you can't make a plan," she said.
Fighting continues between Russia and Ukraine. Families who chose to leave for another country have no idea if or when they will go back.
"Those who are displaced, they have big stress. It's a big trauma," Oliynyk said.
"There's a lot of families that, unfortunately, can't go back because they have nowhere to go back to," Lidiya Oros said. "We're not even near the end, there's still a great amount of work that needs to be done."
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Unify Meeting solves common pain points associated with video conferencing for those working in the office, remotely, or hybrid by creating one intuitive universal interface
CHICAGO, Aug. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Mimo Monitors (www.MimoMonitors.com), the global experts in small touchscreen displays and a leader in conference room hardware, are pleased to announce the launch of their first video conferencing software, Unify Meeting. With a projected 25% of all jobs being remote by the end of 2022, it's safe to say that working from home and the need for innovative video conferencing solutions has reached an all-time high. Mimo Monitors has leveraged their video conferencing expertise to introduce Unify Meeting to market, eliminating common video conferencing pain points with one intuitive interface across the top three key video conferencing applications, Zoom, Google Meet, and Microsoft Teams.
"Based on our industry knowledge and data that we've collected, we know that people experience frustration in needing to oscillate back and forth between different video conferencing interfaces where the user interface controls are always in different places, which can change rapidly as software companies release updates," said Mimo Monitors President, David Anderson. "We sought out to solve this problem with an intuitive, easy-to-navigate solution to streamline video conferencing, eliminate hassle, and increase reliability while also providing some added benefits like the ability to consistently display calendars and join meetings with a single tap."
Always on the desk but never in the way, Unify Meeting displays the calendar at all times, making it simple to see daily schedules and upcoming meetings. Then, when it's time for a meeting, the user simply taps the calendar invite and the app opens the correct video conference software in its standardized UI format, without the user needing to open the conferencing application manually. Unify Meeting works best on a second or third screen, ideally on a 7" touchscreen display. If the user chooses, the video conferencing application's original UI is still displayed and functional.
"We didn't see anyone else in the market who was essentially merging the experience between the three dominant video conferencing platforms and creating a reliable universal experience and interface, " said Mimo Monitors CMO, Mike Campagna. "Since video conferencing is more dominant than ever, and we expect it to stay that way, we wanted to leverage our deep knowledge in the space to create an elevated and seamless solution for the consistent need to shift and switch between video conferencing applications."
A Unify Meeting subscription costs $2.99 per month, $35.88 per year or is included with any purchase of Mimo Monitors USB Touch Display. To get 25 percent off your purchase of Unify or off of any of Mimo's 7" displays, enter code Unify25 at checkout. Simplify your work with Unify and learn more about the software benefits and capabilities: UnifyMeeting.com
Mimo Monitors (www.mimomonitors.com) was founded in 2008 to provide customers and partners with personalized customer service and the best quality small footprint small displays, touch screens, and tablets at the best value. Striving to provide customers with a technical partnership to develop customized solutions with leading edge technologies, Mimo Monitors has grown into a leading supplier of touch solutions for a wide variety of markets and Fortune 500 companies such as Google, Hertz, and VeriFone. From interactive POP digital signage, to desktop and mounted control panels, to point of sale systems, hands-on kiosks, and portable applications, our unique single USB connection allows for a myriad of innovative applications.
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