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PLYMOUTH MEETING, Pa., Dec. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Harmony Biosciences Holdings, Inc. ("Harmony" or the "Company") (Nasdaq: HRMY), a pharmaceutical company dedicated to developing and commercializing innovative therapies for patients with rare neurological diseases, today announced that President and CEO, John C. Jacobs will present at the upcoming 41st Annual J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference on Wednesday, January 11, 2023, at 4:30 p.m. PT/ 7:30 p.m. ET.
A live audio webcast of the presentation will be available on the investor page of Harmony's website at https://ir.harmonybiosciences.com/.
About Harmony Biosciences
At Harmony Biosciences, we specialize in developing and delivering treatments for rare neurological diseases that others often overlook. We believe that where empathy and innovation meet, a better life can begin for people living with neurological diseases. Established by Paragon Biosciences, LLC, in 2017 and headquartered in Plymouth Meeting, PA, our team of experts from a wide variety of disciplines and experiences is driven by our shared conviction that innovative science translates into therapeutic possibilities for our patients, who are at the heart of everything we do. For more information, please visit www.harmonybiosciences.com.
Harmony Biosciences Investor Contact:
Luis Sanay, CFA
445-235-8386
lsanay@harmonybiosciences.com
Harmony Biosciences Media Contact:
Cate McCanless
202-420-7888
cmccanless@harmonybiosciences.com
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BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — A man has been convicted of murder in the 2019 slaying of an Alabama couple found shot to death inside their home.
A jury in Jefferson County recommended a sentence of life without parole for 41-year-old Terrance Jermain Holder after finding him guilty Friday. The judge has not set a sentencing date, al.com reported.
Holder was convicted of killing 58-year-old Tommy Ervin Shyrie Sr. and 26-year-old Kristy Lynn Pickett. They were found shot to death in June 2019 after Pickett’s mother asked sheriff’s deputies to check on their home outside Birmingham because she had been unable to contact her daughter.
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INDIANAPOLIS — Don’t believe the hype about the real estate market crashing, Nyles Edwards of Enhance Property Solutions said. In reality, demand is still higher in Central Indiana than what the home supply can support.
“We’re still not at equilibrium on the supply side,” said Edwards, the CEO and co-owner. “There’s still not enough houses to get people in.”
Born and raised in Avon, Edwards started his career running a landscaping company. Then he took a few years to learn the real estate market before flipping his first home in 2018.
Today Enhance Property Solutions is buying and renovating homes throughout the city. They buy homes in cash and renovate them to resell. They also buy commercial buildings and land, offering quick closings.
Enhance is not the best option for everyone looking to sell, Edwards explained. If you’re looking for top dollar, willing to put in work and have time to wait for the right offer, it’s probably not. But it’s ideal for those who need to sell a property very quickly or don’t have the time or interest in fixing it up.
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SAN DIEGO (AP) — Jorge Alfaro is used to being in position to walk off games. Just not with a walk-off walk.
Alfaro drew a bases-loaded free pass from Craig Kimbrel with two outs in the 10th inning and the San Diego Padres beat the NL West champion Los Angeles Dodgers 4-3 on Tuesday night to reduce their magic number for clinching a wild-card berth to four.
The Padres started the winning rally against Kimbrel (6-7) when Kim Ha-seong sacrificed automatic runner José Azocar to third. Juan Soto was intentionally walked, Manny Machado struck out and Brandon Drury walked to load the bases. Alfaro worked the count full before walking to bring in Azocar.
Alfaro tossed his bat aside and gestured in surprise to the Padres' dugout as he trotted to first base.
“I threw my bat. It happens. I don't really try to do too much,” Alfaro said. “I don't know how to describe the feeling. It was funny because I don't walk that much. I couldn't believe it. I walked to finish a game.”
It was Alfaro's eighth career walk-off plate appearance and fifth this year. It was the 12th walk-off win for the Padres, who are 12-4 in extra innings.
Alfaro said the key in those plate appearances is “just try to relax, breathe. If you try to do too much, you're going to overswing. That's all I tried to do.”
Kimbrel “didn't give me anything in the zone to put in play,” Alfaro said. "My plan was to get something close and try shoot it the other way, or up the middle. Pretty much that's it. It helped me to get ready early and recognize the pitch.”
Padres manager Bob Melvin said the only surprise “is him literally walking to walk it off. It's not really one of his things that he tends to do and we've seen him get a few hits to do it. But man, after getting down 0-1 like that, having to try to be patient, bases loaded, knowing he has to throw it over the plate, like I said, it's not really his forte but he seems to come up big in those at-bats and really focuses. There's a lot of desire in him.”
Melvin added “there's a tremendous amount of success in that spot. Everybody feels good when he's up there. I wouldn't have called the walk walk-off but it shows that he's been through it before and he has a lot of confidence in somehow getting a run in.”
Pierce Johnson (1-1) pitched a perfect 10th, including striking out Mookie Betts for the third out.
The Padres had gone ahead 3-2 in the eighth when third baseman Justin Turner's two-out, bases-loaded error on Drury's broken-bat grounder allowed Trent Grisham to score.
San Diego played some sloppy defense in the ninth to let the Dodgers tie it at 3. Trea Turner hit a leadoff single against Josh Hader and went to third when Ha-seong's error at shortstop allowed Will Smith to reach. Turner scored on Alfaro's passed ball.
The Padres are closing in on their first playoff berth in a full season since 2006, when they won the NL West for the second straight season. They were aided by the Milwaukee Brewers' 6-2 loss to St. Louis. The Padres hold a 2 1/2-game lead over Philadelphia for the second wild card. The Brewers stayed 1 1/2 games behind the Phillies.
San Diego won a first-round series against the Cardinals after the pandemic-shortened 2020 season and then were swept in the Division Series by the eventual World Series champion Dodgers.
Los Angeles remained at 106 wins, one shy of breaking the franchise record.
Padres left-hander Blake Snell pitched five strong innings and left with a 2-0 lead that the bullpen promptly gave up. Nick Martinez loaded the bases with one out in the sixth on a single and two walks before Max Muncy's fielder's choice brought in Trea Turner. It was originally ruled an inning-ending double play but was quickly overturned after a review. Robert Suarez came on and allowed Chris Taylor's tying single.
San Diego gave Snell an early lead against lefty Tyler Anderson. Machado reached on a fielder's choice, Drury doubled to left and Wil Myers bounced a single through the infield to bring them both in.
Anderson then retired his final 16 batters. He allowed two runs and three hits in six innings, struck out three and walked none.
Snell held the Dodgers to one hit while striking out six and walking three.
UMPIRE INTERFERENCE
Betts opened the game with a single and then stole second base, but plate umpire Sean Barber immediately stood up and gestured to call umpire's interference on himself and wave Betts back to first. Replays showed catcher Austin Nola's right elbow hit Barber's facemask as he made the throw. Barber explained the call to Dodgers manager Dave Roberts, who didn't look happy. Snell then retired the side.
JAIME JARRIN
The Padres presented a plaque to Hall of Fame broadcaster Jaime Jarrín, the Spanish-language voice of the Dodgers, in a pregame ceremony at home plate. Jarrin is retiring after this season, his 64th with the Dodgers. The Padres were represented by Spanish-language broadcaster Eduardo Ortega along with owner Peter Seidler and brother Tom, a team senior vice president, who are members of the third generation of the O'Malley family that once owned the Dodgers.
UP NEXT
Dodgers LHP Julio Urias (17-7, 2.25 ERA) and Padres RHP Joe Musgrove (10-7, 3.12) are scheduled to start Wednesday night in the middle game of the series.
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Which baby car seat toys are best?
Finding a great car seat toy can make traveling with a baby much easier and more enjoyable. Whether it’s a colorful toy that stimulates their development or a soft toy that makes interesting sounds, you’re sure to find a toy that will interest your child. A top pick is the Funsland Clip-on Car Seat Toy with Rattles. It has a rattle, plays bell sounds and features plenty of soft toys, too.
What to know before you buy a car seat toy
Size
One of the most important things to think about is the size and space you have available for a baby car seat toy. This will vary based on the model of the car as well as the car seat itself. Most car seat toys are small enough to hang overhead or fit in the child’s lap. Parents should also consider how to store car seat toys when they are not in use.
Color and style
If you or your little passenger like cute characters, baby car seat toys are sure to impress. Most feature soft, lovable animals with charming smiles to engage your baby. Many baby car seat toys are brightly colored, but you can find some in black and white or muted colors.
Engagement
One of the best things about baby car seat toys is they provide stimulation and engagement for your baby while they ride in the car. Many engage multiple senses by using bright colors, crinkle sounds and varying textures. Older babies will love car seat toys that they can interact with by pressing or kicking buttons to make sounds.
What to look for in a quality baby car seat toy
Secure attachment
Car seat toys often attach to the overhead bar on infant seats or they can use them as lap toys that attach to the seat of the car. The best ones have an attachment mechanism that is hard to pull down, so babies don’t accidentally hurt themselves. Look for one with strong velcro or a plastic ring clip. Just make sure that any attachment pieces are free of small parts and safe for your baby to put in their mouth.
Development and learning
Playing with car seat toys is a great way for babies to learn. They can learn about colors, size, shape and cause and effect. Even very young infants will enjoy watching the overhead toys move around as the car drives, which is great for their eyesight and development.
Sensory engagement
The best baby car seat toys engage multiple senses. Not only does this help with development, but it will also keep your child engaged for longer, which every parent and caretaker wants from a car toy. Look for car seat toys with sounds, lights, multiple colors and different textures to provide the most engagement.
Versatility
Car seat toys that get the most use are ones children can use in multiple ways and for a long time. An infant might like the bright colors and lights, while an older child may prefer buttons or sounds they can manipulate. Keep in mind that your baby will eventually transition from rear-facing to forward-facing, so find a versatile car seat toy you can use in both configurations.
How much you can expect to spend on a baby car seat toy
Baby car seat toys vary in price depending on brand, size and additional features. You’ll likely find basic baby car seat toys are less expensive but also are less engaging. Toys with extra features will cost more. Expect to spend between $8-$35 for a baby car seat toy.
Baby car seat toy FAQ
When can my child start using a car seat toy?
A. Most baby car seat toys will list a recommended age for use, typically from newborn to three years old. As long as the toy attaches securely to the car seat and does not have small pieces, even newborn babies can benefit from the sensory experience of having a car seat toy.
Do all car seat toys make noise?
A. Each car seat toy has its own features, which can include noises. Some have electronic parts that make noise, while others use materials that crinkle. Fortunately, you can find the right car seat toy that suits your preferences and your baby’s interests.
What’s the best baby car seat toy to buy?
Top baby car seat toy
Funsland Clip-on Car Seat Toy with Rattles
What you need to know: This car seat toy has multiple appealing animal friends that make noises and crinkle. It has bright colors and features a strong clip to ensure your child stays safe.
What you’ll love: It has three hanging toys that spin and engage the senses with fun colors, sounds and textures. Parents and caretakers will appreciate that it folds for easy storage and attaches securely to the car seat.
What you should consider: The toy is bulkier than some other options and might hang very close to your baby, depending on your car seat model.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Top baby car seat toy for the money
Skip Hop Silver Lining Cloud Rattle with Built-in Loop
What you need to know: This budget-friendly compact toy has a lot of features, including a rattle, teether, grab rings and adorable moon plush.
What you’ll love: The colors of the soft moon and pull tabs are soothing, while the rings and teether components will keep your baby engaged for the first few years. It is also a fantastic choice for those who want a smaller, less expensive option.
What you should consider: The attachment ring is a bit flimsy, so your child will be able to pull it off their car seat within a few months.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Worth checking out
Taf Toys Toe Time Infant Car Seat Toy
What you need to know: This car seat toy offers multiple ways for your child to engage, including interactive buttons, grab toys and a baby-safe mirror.
What you’ll love: This is the ideal car seat toy for rear-facing babies who love to kick. They can play music with their toes, grab onto the hanging toys and giggle at their reflection. You can also adjust the height with easy velcro straps.
What you should consider: This is a more expensive toy and may not work with all cars.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
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Dog dies after four mobile homes catch fire in Oklahoma City
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OKLAHOMA CITY (KOCO) — A dog died after four mobile homes caught fire Monday morning in northwest Oklahoma City.
The fire sparked around 10:45 a.m. at a mobile home park near Northwest 10th Street and Ann Arbor Avenue. Oklahoma City Fire Department officials said four mobile homes caught fire, with three suffering heavy damage.
No one was home when the fire started, and three of the four homes were vacant.
Authorities said a dog died, and firefighters are searching for missing pets.
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Securities Litigation Partner James (Josh) Wilson Encourages Investors Who Suffered Losses Exceeding $100,000 In Spectrum To Contact Him Directly To Discuss Their Options
NEW YORK, Dec. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP, a leading national securities law firm, is investigating potential claims against Spectrum Pharmaceuticals, Inc. ("Spectrum" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: SPPI) and reminds investors of the February 3, 2023 deadline to seek the role of lead plaintiff in a federal securities class action that has been filed against the Company.
If you suffered losses exceeding $100,000 investing in Spectrum stock or options between December 6, 2021 and September 22, 2022 and would like to discuss your legal rights, call Faruqi & Faruqi partner Josh Wilson directly at 877-247-4292 or 212-983-9330 (Ext. 1310). You may also click here for additional information: www.faruqilaw.com/SPPI.
There is no cost or obligation to you.
Faruqi & Faruqi is a leading minority and Woman-owned national securities law firm with offices in New York, Pennsylvania, California and Georgia.
According to the complaint, before the class period, defendants were conducting a Phase 2 clinical trial called ZENITH20 to evaluate the safety and tolerability of poziotinib in patients with locally advanced or metastatic non-small cell lung cancer that have certain mutations and were previously treated with the standard of care.
On December 6, 2021, Spectrum issued a press release announcing it submitted a New Drug Application ("NDA") to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration ("FDA") for poziotinib's use in patients with previously treated locally advanced or metastatic NSCLC with HER2 exon 20 insertion mutations. The NDA submission was based on purportedly "positive results of Cohort 2 from the ZENITH20 clinical trial, which assessed the safety and efficacy of poziotinib."
During the class period, defendants represented the safety and efficacy data from the ZENITH20 trial were positive and that they had initiated the required confirmatory phase 3 study. However, unknown to investors, this was not true.
On September 20, 2022, the FDA released a briefing document ahead of its scheduled September 22, 2022 Oncologic Drugs Advisory Committee ("ODAC") meeting regarding poziotinib. In sharp contrast to defendants' representations that the ZENITH20 data was positive and that the required confirmatory Phase 3 trial was initiated and patients were being randomized, the briefing document identified material negative concerns about the efficacy and safety data supporting the poziotinib NDA, and revealed that defendants' Phase 3 confirmatory trial had not enrolled a single patient.
On this news, shares of Spectrum common stock declined from a closing price of $1.06 per share on September 19, 2022, to a close at $0.66 per share on September 20, 2022, a decline of $0.40 per share, or over 37%. Analysts began reporting negatively regarding the ODAC meeting.
Then, according to Reuters, on September 22, 2022, before the opening of the market, trading in Spectrum shares was halted at $0.63 per share pending the outcome of the FDA ODAC meeting. That same day, ODAC voted 9-4 not to recommend poziotinib for Accelerated Approval.
On September 23, 2022, when trading in Spectrum common stock resumed, shares declined from a closing price of $0.63 per share on September 21, 2022 before trading was halted, to a close at $0.43 per share on September 23, 2022, a decline of $0.20 per share, or over 31%.
On November 25, 2022, defendants caused Spectrum to issue a press release disclosing that the Company received a CRL from the FDA indicating the poziotinib NDA cannot be approved in its present form.
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Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP also encourages anyone with information regarding Spectrum's conduct to contact the firm, including whistleblowers, former employees, shareholders and others.
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Police say 22 injured when SUV crashes into NYC restaurant
NEW YORK (AP) — A hit-and-run driver rear-ended a sport utility vehicle and sent it crashing into a New York City restaurant, injuring 22 people, police said Tuesday.
The crash happened at about 9 p.m. Monday in upper Manhattan, a police spokesperson said.
A white Audi exited a gas station and struck the rear of a Toyota sport utility vehicle, causing the SUV’s driver to lose control of the vehicle, police said. The SUV mounted the curb and crashed into the front window of the Inwood Bar and Grill, police said.
A total of 22 people were injured in the collision, police said, mostly by flying glass. Nineteen people were taken to hospitals, and the remaining three declined medical attention. Police said none of the injuries were life-threatening.
The Audi’s driver fled the scene and was being sought Tuesday.
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MAXATAWNY TWP., Pa. - A federal court jury found that battery manufacturer East Penn Manufacturing violated federal law by failing to pay overtime to more than 7,500 employees.
The company, headquartered in Maxatawny Township, Berks County, is one of the world's largest battery manufacturers.
The jury awarded back wages of more than $22 million to the U.S. Department of Labor for more than 7,500 employees working for East Penn.
The award marks the largest recorded verdict under the Fair Labor Standards Act. The department intends to ask the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania to award an equal amount in liquidated damages for the affected workers. The department will also seek an injunction requiring future FLSA compliance by the manufacturer.
The 30-day trial ended when the jury found that the battery manufacturer was required to pay the affected workers for all of their working time, resulting in overtime violations.
In most instances, East Penn paid workers only for their 8-hour scheduled shift but did not pay for additional time employees needed to put on and remove protective equipment and to shower to avoid the dangers of lead exposure and other hazards encountered on the job.
Federal law requires employers to pay an overtime premium for hours over 40 in a workweek.
“This verdict of more than $22 million is a long-overdue victory for more than 7,500 workers at East Penn Manufacturing,” said Principal Deputy Wage and Hour Administrator Jessica Looman. “Federal law requires employers to pay workers for the hours they work, including time these workers needed to protect themselves from dangerous workplace hazards.”
The verdict ends a trial in response to the department’s March 2018 complaint against East Penn Manufacturing in federal district court.
During the trial, the department presented the following evidence:
- Testimony from 39 employees confirming they and other co-workers performed unpaid work.
- A witness who had performed a time study and provided testimony on the estimated time employees spent on this work.
- Testimony from a witness who calculated back wages due and how much time the employer shaved from its employees’ time punches.
- Volumes of employer time records that showed East Penn did not pay employees based on their actual clock-in and clock-out times. The records also showed how the company would adjust times to pay employees only for their scheduled shift, and how East Penn did this every day and for every employee.
“Decades of settled law states that employers must pay employees for all hours worked, and this includes the time employees spend changing into and out of uniforms and showering where such activities, as here, were necessary and indispensable to their work. Contrary to the law, East Penn allowed employees to work off-the-clock for years,” said Solicitor of Labor Seema Nanda. “The jury’s verdict will go a long way towards making the employees whole and serves as a stark reminder for employers like East Penn to think twice before instituting policies designed to skirt the law.”
In response to Wednesday's verdict, East Penn issued the following statement:
On May 9, 2023, a jury determined that employees of East Penn Manufacturing should have been allocated more paid time for putting on and taking off uniforms. The jury also found that East Penn did not act in a knowing or reckless disregard of the law. Before the trial started, the Department of Labor claimed that the company owed employees over $214 million in back wages. Instead, the jury determined that the back wages owed to uniformed employees (who worked for East Penn in Lyon Station, Pennsylvania from November 2015 to September of 2021) is $22.25 million. East Penn had made every effort to comply with the laws as it understood them. As a company, it stands behind the time paid to employees to put on and take off uniforms and to shower. The company believes it provided proper compensation for these activities and was fair in determining the reasonable time required to perform them. The amount of the ultimate judgement is subject to further argument to the trial judge and adjustment. In addition, either the DOL or East Penn may file an appeal. East Penn appreciates the time and attention of the jurors over the course of this lengthy and complex trial. East Penn greatly appreciates its family of employees who diligently work to support and sustain the company and provide the essential products that help power people’s lives. | https://www.wfmz.com/news/area/berks/jury-finds-east-penn-manufacturing-violated-federal-law-awards-22-million-in-back-wages/article_5c657f0a-ef71-11ed-878f-03916cba4785.html | 2023-05-10 22:39:00 | 0 | https://www.wfmz.com/news/area/berks/jury-finds-east-penn-manufacturing-violated-federal-law-awards-22-million-in-back-wages/article_5c657f0a-ef71-11ed-878f-03916cba4785.html |
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — New look, same expectations for success.
A season removed from reaching the Final Four for a 13th time under Hall of Famer Mike Krzyzewski, Duke not only is in the NCAA Tournament again but appears to be peaking at the right time with first-year coach Jon Scheyer at the helm.
The fifth-seeded Blue Devils (26-8) face No. 12 seed Oral Roberts (30-4) in the opening round of the East Regional on Thursday night, eager to build on a rich March Madness legacy Krzyzewski fashioned over more than four decades.
“I’ve been fortunate now, I think this is number 12 that I’ve been a part of, and each time it’s so special. It’s something I will never, ever, ever take for granted,” the 35-year-old Scheyer, a former Duke player and assistant who helped Krzyzewski win two of the legendary coach’s five national championships, said Wednesday.
“I just promised myself as I made this transition to being a head coach just to be in the moment fully this whole year,” Scheyer added. “And that’s when things weren’t as good as I wanted them to be, that’s when we are playing great, and that’s in preparation for any game you want to play really well.”
Hampered by injuries for prolonged stretches of the season, the Blue Devils hit their stride late and enter March Madness on a roll after winning the ACC Tournament. They’ve won nine straight games — the third-longest winning streak Duke has ever carried into the NCAA Tournament.
Scheyer has had use of his full complement of players for the past 10 games. The team is 18-1 overall in outings in which the full roster has been available.
Not that it will make a difference against Oral Roberts, the Summit League regular-season and conference tournament champions.
The high-scoring Golden Eagles are led by 6-foot senior guard Max Abmas, who two years ago helped Oral Roberts make a surprising run to the Sweet 16 with wins over Ohio State and Florida, who were seeded second and seventh, respectively.
Duke’s No. 5 seeding is its highest since 2007.
Scheyer is well aware of the mystique regarding 5-12 matchups in the tournament.
“You’re going to see a lot of opinions, predictions. And I’ve been on both ends of the spectrum, where one, they pick you to win the whole thing or they pick you to win where that doesn’t happen, or it’s the opposite where nobody thinks you have a chance,” the Duke coach said.
“It doesn’t matter what’s happened before. Any seed in the history of the tournament has lost. So nobody is safe going into this. You can’t take anything for granted. You have to focus on one game,” Scheyer added. “We know when you get a 12 seed, a lot of the time you have a champion. Oral Roberts, they’re champions of their league. … They haven’t lost since Jan. 9. They’re used to winning.”
Abmas is averaging 22.2 points and Oral Roberts’ only losses this season were on the road at Houston, Saint Mary’s, Utah State and New Mexico. The confident The Golden Eagles were the only team in the nation to go undefeated in conference play.
“Being here a couple of years ago, kind of understanding everything and what comes with it,” helps, Abmas said.
“We’re not complacent,” backcourt mate Issac McBride said. “We want to keep advancing, so we want to do everything it takes to be able to take those steps.”
FRESH START?
In Thursday’s only other East Regional matchup, fourth-seeded Tennessee (23-10) faces No. 13 seed Louisiana-Lafayette (26-7), also in Orlando.
The Volunteers struggled down the stretch, especially after losing point guard Zakai Zeigler to a torn ACL in the opening minutes of a win over Arkansas in the final week of regular season. They’ve won nine of 10 previous matchups with the Ragin’ Cajuns, with Louisiana’s lone victory coming in 1985.
Tennessee began the season with high expectations. The Vols are one of two teams in the NCAA field of 68 that has multiple victories over No. 1 seeds. In addition to beating Alabama and Kansas, they also defeated No. 2 seed Texas in January.
After losing two of three entering the tournament, Thursday night is an opportunity for a fresh start.
“I would say a lot of teams have gone through some ups and downs this year, and we’re no different. … But right now, we’ve got to rely on the work, everything that we’ve put into our program,” coach Rick Barnes said. “We believe in it and know that if we come out and compete … at the highest level, we feel like we can give ourselves a chance to win.”
IT’S BEEN AWHILE
Louisiana earned its first berth in March Madness since 2014 by winning the Sun Belt Conference Tournament. The ragin’ Cajuns finished second in the league during the regular season, and their 26 wins are the second-most they had under coach Bob Marlin.
It’s the school’s seventh appearance in the national championship tournament. It’s lone win was a four-point win over Oklahoma in 1992.
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As of late last month, 19 states — or nearly 40 percent of the country — have, or will, implement laws prohibiting or limiting the participation in sports by transgender high school student-athletes.
Transgender sports weren’t a blip in the national conversation 50 years ago when Title IX, which broadly prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity receiving federal financial assistance, was enacted.
Although the Department of Education a year ago held that Title IX should protect gay and transgender athletes and afford them an opportunity to compete, that has not stopped many states from powering forward to exclude them from doing precisely that.
This has, in turn, sparked a plethora of complicated and polarizing political debates as battle lines are drawn with frequently nasty discourse all around the country.
While New Mexico has not been entirely immune to this ideological tug of war, the state, by and large, has remained out of the fray.
But might that change?
“I can’t predict the future,” said Sally Marquez, the executive director of the New Mexico Activities Association, the governing body that oversees day-to-day high school and middle school athletics. “The NMAA’s (job), as an association, is and was to make sure we have a level playing field across the state, and we will continue to make sure that that is what occurs in New Mexico.”
The language on the books with the NMAA devotes just a single sentence in Section 6.1 of its handbook to the topic of transgender athletes:
“Participating students are required to compete in the gender listed on their original or amended birth certificate.”
The process to change or amend a birth certificate in New Mexico is relatively straightforward for anyone 18 years and older, as it requires the completion of a one-page form, which is to be signed in the presence of a notary.
For minors, a change in gender designation in essence requires only the confirmation signatures of both parents listed on the original New Mexico birth certificate.
Marquez was asked directly if she had knowledge of any transgender student-athletes who have competed in New Mexico. She declined to comment, citing privacy issues.
But data exist suggesting New Mexico almost certainly has had multiple transgender students participating in a sport. A 2019 survey conducted by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention revealed that an average of 1.8% of high school students (or nearly 300,000) nationwide identify as transgender. An Associated Press story recently added: Fewer than 15% of all transgender boys and transgender girls play sports.
Rodrigo Heng-Lehtinen, executive director of the National Center for Transgender Equality, told the AP that the bans are excessive.
“It puts a target on the backs of trans youth and makes them feel unsafe,” Heng-Lehtinen said. “These state bans are sweeping. They categorically exclude a group of people from playing any kind of sport at any level.”
As the NMAA answers to the Public Education Department in Santa Fe, the PED has the latitude to review or change NMAA policy, said Mark Geiger, the NMAA’s attorney and someone well versed in the transgender issue.
“Nothing that I’ve seen has been (set) about how the PED would authorize us to act, or what they would do if they were to review one of our board (of directors’) decisions,” Geiger added. “The law is not real clear in New Mexico, because we haven’t had any court cases or definitive rulings.”
Any number of Republican-led states — Tennessee is an example — either already have signed into law or are pushing forward with language that will exclude transgender athletes from competition.
This has even been a topic of conversation, and a source of contention, in Santa Fe.
Just last year, a handful of Republican lawmakers attempted to push through a bill, House Bill 304, called the Women’s Sports Protection Act. It would have required New Mexico’s schools to prohibit male participation on a female athletic team, and laid out a firm delineation featuring only two biologic sexes, both revealed at birth. The bill further asserted that there are natural physical differences between boys and girls that create a competitive gap.
Not surprisingly with New Mexico’s Democratic stronghold, the bill failed to pass. Just as similar proposals failed in a few other states.
“I absolutely expect that that bill, or some version of that bill, will be introduced again,” said Marshall Martinez, the executive director of Equality New Mexico, which describes itself as “New Mexico’s statewide LGBTQ advocacy and civil rights organization.”
“We expect these attacks, (and) we expect to see this in the coming Legislative session.”
There are a couple of prominent national examples that illustrate the complexity of the transgender controversy.
At the collegiate level, there is the high-profile case of Lia Thomas from the University of Pennsylvania, who competed on the men’s swim team for three years before transitioning. She eventually dominated in the pool this last season, drawing ire and scorn even from within her own team.
“I just want to show trans kids and younger trans athletes that they’re not alone,” she told Sports Illustrated in a March 2022 profile. “They don’t have to choose between who they are and the sport they love.”
Next door to New Mexico, there was a high school case five years ago in Texas that made headlines.
Mack Beggs of Euless, Texas, had been identifying as a boy for years, but state rules prohibited Beggs from wrestling in Texas’ boys state tournament. He ended up winning a girls state title in 2017.
Texas’ high school governing body cited a rule that said that wrestlers can only compete against their own gender, a designation that must appear on an original birth certificate.
States like Tennessee, which plans to punish schools that permit competition by transgender athletes in girls’ sports, are actively defying the DOE’s summer 2021 declaration. Those same athletes are now being treated essentially as outcasts in states that are claiming that they are not protected by law. Idaho two years ago was the first state to move forward on a ban at the youth and high school level.
“It’s a pretty fluid situation as far as what the federal government is doing, and what other states have been doing,” said Geiger. “We’re keeping an eye on all that. It’s evolving day to day.”
Legally, there figure to be challenges — already in Utah, two families last month filed a lawsuit challenging a state law that banned transgender women and girls from sports participation. The families asked a court to declare the ban unconstitutional. Similar lawsuits have been filed in other states, and in Minnesota, there was even a bill that called for a criminal penalty against transgender girls who forge ahead to compete in a girls’ sport.
“I think in any situation, communication is key,” Marquez said, asked about her association’s relationship with politicos in Santa Fe. “Whether that’s on a transfer student, or COVID, or transgender, or any of those. And that’s what I will continue to focus on.”
Any future rulings or decisions on transgender athletes in New Mexico, should they arise, would ultimately fall on the shoulders of the NMAA’s board of directors, which is a blend of rural and urban educators. But there is a mechanism set up where even if an individual were to get an unfavorable ruling from the board, they are permitted to file a last-ditch appeal directly to the PED.
“When a situation does come up, I’ll have to advise the board as to the strengths or weaknesses of a specific case,” Geiger said. “To add to that, I don’t know which direction this board would want me to go.”
Marquez admits she has given thought to a situation like the one regarding the swimmer Thomas at Penn, and the potential fallout .
“I would say that New Mexico’s process of changing a gender on a birth certificate is in the forefront of many states,” Marquez said. “Thus, the NMAA is choosing to follow state statute.”
Martinez said New Mexico is well equipped to square up on this issue should it someday reach the inside of a courtroom.
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LINDEN, N.J., May 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- TotalEnergies has announced a partnership with Quartz Engine Oil establishing the designation of the "Official Engine Oil of the New York Red Bulls".
The partnership will be the first for Quartz Engine Oil with a Major League Soccer (MLS) team. Additionally, the partnership will include in-arena digital assets, team radio broadcast, "Lade Out Podcast" and hospitality. Also, Quartz Engine Oil will have on-site activation at various games in the pregame BULLevard experiential area and post-game outside Red Bull Arena.
A word from TotalEnergies and New York Red Bulls
"We are thrilled to become the Official Engine Oil for the New York Red Bulls.This partnership is a perfect fit for us as both Quartz Engine Oil and the New York Red Bulls are known for their exceptional performance and reliability," according to President for TotalEnergies Marketing USA, Franck Bagouet.
"We are pleased to welcome Quartz Engine Oil as our club's newest marketing partner," said Joe Stetson, Chief Marketing and Revenue Officer, New York Red Bulls. "We look forward to extending their renowned and respected brand to our loyal fans and supporters."
About Quartz Engine Oil
Quartz deals with the demands of a diversified customer base every day. From motorsports teams and top racers to real-life experts, such as manufacturers and mechanics, our oil is tailored to meet all customer needs. Quartz engineers have capitalized on 70 years of experience to design formulas with unprecedented molecular interactions. Each product contains specific hyperactive molecules that create the desired effect: Quartz series are empowered with the newest technologies. Thanks to a long history of bold R&D, our Quartz engine oils exceed even the most demanding requirements of car manufacturers. Quartz products are tested and approved by Major Automobile Manufacturers (Original Equipment Manufacturers – OEMs). These product approvals are the official guarantee proving that Quartz products are 100% compatible with the equipment and technology of these related manufacturers. Quartz engine oils not only enhance engine cleanliness, boost engine protection but also improve fuel efficiency.
About TotalEnergies Marketing USA, Inc.
TotalEnergies Marketing USA, Inc. Headquartered in Houston, Texas, is a part of the Americas Division for the Marketing & Services Branch of the TotalEnergies Company. We are very proud of the global heritage of our parent company, TotalEnergies, the fourth largest oil and gas company in the world. TotalEnergies Marketing USA, Inc. operates through several business lines representative of the TotalEnergies Company. The business lines include products such as: Hi-Perf Motorcycle Engine Oil, Quartz Engine Oil, Rubia Heavy Duty Engine Oil, Kleenmold Glass Lubricants, and TotalEnergies Industrial Lubricants.
About the Marketing & Services division of TotalEnergies
TotalEnergies' Marketing & Services business segment offers its professional and private customers a wide range of broad energy products and services—petroleum products, biofuels, charging and related services for electric vehicles, gas for road and maritime transportation—to support them in their mobility and help them reduce their carbon footprint. Every day, over 8 million customers visit our 16,000 service-stations all over the world. As the world's number four in lubricants, we design and sell high-performance products for the automotive, industrial, and maritime sectors. And to provide the best response to the needs of our B2B customers, we deploy our sales forces, our international logistics network and our diverse offering. We operate in 107 countries, where our 31,000 employees stand close to all of our customers.
About New York Red Bulls
The New York Red Bulls are one of 29 teams in Major League Soccer (MLS). RBNY, one of the ten charter clubs of MLS, have competed in the league since its founding in 1996. The Red Bulls play home matches at Red Bull Arena (RBA) in Harrison, New Jersey. The three-time MLS Supporters' Shield Winners are owned by the Austrian beverage company Red Bull for which the team is named. The New York Red Bulls offer one of the nation's premier youth soccer development programs, from local soccer partnerships across New York and New Jersey to Regional Development Schools and the Red Bulls Academy teams.
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The terms "TotalEnergies", "TotalEnergies company" or "Company" in this document are used to designate TotalEnergies SE and the consolidated entities that are directly or indirectly controlled by TotalEnergies SE. Likewise, the words "we", "us" and "our" may also be used to refer to these entities or to their employees. The entities in which TotalEnergies SE directly or indirectly owns a shareholding are separate legal entities. TotalEnergies SE has no liability for the acts or omissions of these entities. This document may contain forward-looking information and statements that are based on a number of economic data and assumptions made in a given economic, competitive and regulatory environment. They may prove to be inaccurate in the future and are subject to a number of risk factors. Neither TotalEnergies SE nor any of its subsidiaries assumes any obligation to update publicly any forward-looking information or statement, objectives or trends contained in this document whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. Information concerning risk factors, that may affect TotalEnergies' financial results or activities is provided in the most recent Registration Document, the French-language version of which is filed by TotalEnergies SE with the French securities regulator Autorité des Marchés Financiers (AMF), and in the Form 20-F filed with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).
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Joint effort will expand access to vision care and deliver free eye care and services
DALLAS, May 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Vision Impact Institute (VII) is pleased to join a partnership that brings eye care services to vulnerable populations in Panama. The partnership includes Lions Club Penonome, Panama, Universidad Especializada de las Americas (UDELAS) Panama, The School of Optometry at Inter American University of Puerto Rico, Vision for Life - Essilor, Optometry Giving Sight and VOSH International. Together these groups will conduct comprehensive eye exams, provide glasses, diagnose vision problems, gather data, and create awareness of vision health for approximately 1,500 people in Panama City's Guna Nega community.
The native groups represent 12% of Panama's population. The Guna Nega make up 20% of this population and have limited access to and awareness of vision care services.
"Panama has an estimated 570,000 people with correctable vision loss. This creates a social and economic impact on all populations, including those that are vulnerable," says Judith Williams, Program Manager, The Americas, VII. "The goal of this collaboration of NGOs, academics, and philanthropists - reaching those who may have no other opportunity to see well – speaks volumes to our commitment to creating a world that prioritizes good vision for all. The VII is thrilled to be a part of this change."
"In addition to providing humanitarian services, the data obtained will allow us to determine the characteristics of refractive errors and visual health of this community," say Drs. Héctor Santiago and Damaris Pagán, coordinators of the seven-day visit that includes faculty and students from the School of Optometry of the Inter American University of Puerto Rico.
Eng. Mario Him, District D-1 past Governor of the Lions of Panama, agrees: "This is an extraordinary opportunity for the Lions, together with other collaborators, to serve the visual health needs of the most vulnerable communities in Panama."
The project will run through the end of 2022.
About the Vision Impact Institute
The Vision Impact Institute's mission is to raise awareness of the importance of vision correction and protection to make good vision a global priority. The Vision Impact Institute is a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, which receives support from the Vision for Life Fund from Essilor, the world leader in ophthalmic optics.
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Andrea Kirsten-Coleman
Global Communications Manager
andrea.kirsten@visionimpactinstitute.org
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PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Paul George had 29 points and the Los Angeles Clippers handed the Portland Trail Blazers their sixth straight loss with a 117-102 victory on Sunday night.
Kawhi Leonard added 24 for the Clippers as they fight for home-court advantage in the playoffs. Los Angeles was sitting at fifth in the Western Conference standings just behind of the Phoenix Suns.
Jusuf Nurkic finished with 23 points and 11 rebounds for the Blazers, who were in 13th in the West, well outside of playoff contention. Damian Lillard had 21 points and nine assists.
Portland never led in the game but pulled within 103-97 on Nurkic's layup in the fourth quarter. Leonard's jumper and George's 3-pointer pushed the Clippers' lead back to 108-97 and many Portland fans started heading for the exits.
Assistant coach Dan Craig was the acting head coach for the Clippers because Tyronn Lue had a non-COVID illness and did not travel with the team.
Los Angeles was coming off a 113-108 loss at home to Orlando the night before, snapping a four-game winning streak.
The Clippers led by as many as 15 points in the first half but the Blazers closed the gap to 44-42 on Drew Eubanks' basket before Trendon Watford tied it with a layup. Portland was not able to pull in front and the Clippers led 59-55 at the break.
Paul George's dunk put Los Angeles up 76-66 midway through the third quarter but the Blazers hung around, pulling within 79-74 on another Eubanks basket.
TIP INS
Clippers: Leonard started after sitting out the Clippers' loss to Orlando on Saturday because of injury management. ... The Clippers have won three straight against the Blazers, including a 118-112 victory on Nov. 29. The two teams play once more, on April 8 in Los Angeles.
Trail Blazers: Nassir Little returned after missed Portland's last game, a 126-112 loss to the Boston Celtics on Friday, because of a non-COVID illness. ... Lillard has scored 20 or more points in 31 straight games, an ongoing career record and the longest active streak in the NBA.
LISTEN TO THE KID
Craig said his 7-year-old son Brody is a “hoop junkie” who steals the team reports out of his dad's bag to study them. So when asked before the game if Brody had any advice for his father ahead of Sunday night's meeting with the Blazers, Craig laughed: “He's worried about Lillard.”
It was a valid concern, given that Lillard went into the game averaging 32.4 points, third in the league behind Philadelphia's Joel Embiid (33.5) and Dallas' Luka Doncic (33).
UP NEXT
Clippers: Host the first of two games against Oklahoma City on Tuesday night.
Trail Blazers: Visit the Utah Jazz on Wednesday night.
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Growth-minded team unites financial and hospitality careers to empower event organizers
ORLANDO, Fla., June 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- TournEvents, a digital golf company, was born out of a desire to create the premier search engine for golf tournaments—to serve as every player's primary resource toward finding their next opportunity to compete.
CEO and Founder, Brent Haworth, is a die-hard golfer.
"I would play every day if I could!" he says. "And I'm always trying to take what I'm working on at the driving range to actually competing. The more I played, I realized a lot of people share that mentality—there's just something that's a little more fun when you raise the stakes."
Haworth's background as a financial advisor includes managing over $300 million in client assets. A key component of his job has taken place on the course.
Each year, golf tournaments combine to raise nearly $4 billion. When added up, golf accounts for 1 percent of all charitable giving in the United States.
"Our goal with TournEvents is to streamline tournaments through advanced software. Our research shows that less than 3 percent of all golf tournaments use a robust tool like ours— there are 500,000 tournaments being played annually across the country," Haworth says. "The potential impact we can make is huge!"
Joining him is a hearty team that embodies the company's mission.
CTO and Co-Founder, Donovan Wells, founded a top-rated web design firm in Orlando. He is actively developing the TournEvents website with innovative technology and key product features that will enhance the management, and charitable elements for customers.
CFO, Chris Selman, brings 20 years of banking industry and investment expertise, shepherding fiscal responsibility while TournEvents builds outreach efforts throughout Orlando and beyond.
CMO, Sarah Selman, has spent her career in progressive events-related roles spanning the luxury hospitality market that translate directly into her shared commitment to strengthening customer relationships.
"This is really a family business," says Haworth. "As we grow, the impact we make on the community grows with it."
Founded in 2002, TournEvents has helped host more than 8,000 successful events. The brand has relaunched a newly developed platform with a user-friendly setup wizard to create a website for your tournament to handle registration and payment processing. Plus reporting, and data tracking. TournEvents helps you stay organized so your organization can make the biggest impact on the course.
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For weeks, Miami Heat coach Erik Spoelstra has acknowledged that little has been easy about this season.
Tuesday night, the Heat had an opportunity that’s about as easy as it gets these days in the NBA and still had trouble gaining their footing, blowing all of an early 17-point lead, then all of a 12-point third-quarter lead and even falling behind in the fourth quarter before finishing off the Detroit Pistons 118-105 at Little Caesars Arena.
Ultimately, it took far more than should have been expected or expended by Jimmy Butler, who seized control in the fourth quarter to finish with 27 points, eight rebounds and eight assists.
At 42-37, the Heat assured themselves of their sixth consecutive winning season, which also stood as the minimal goal for this season.
With the victory the Heat kept alive their minimal hopes of moving up to No. 6 in the Eastern Conference, while also strengthening their hold on No. 7.
To put into perspective what the Heat were facing, the Pistons entered having lost 20 of their previous 21, with Tuesday night’s loss guaranteeing no worse than a tie for the league’s worst record. In addition, the Pistons were without seven players, including Bojan Bogdanovic, Cade Cunningham, Marvin Bagley III and Isaiah Stewart.
Still, it again wound up being done the hard way by the Heat, who got 22 points from Gabe Vincent, 18 from Bam Adebayo and 18 from Tyler Herro.
The Heat have three remaining games in the regular season, Thursday night in Philadelphia, Friday night in Washington and Sunday at home against Orlando.
Five Degrees of Heat from Tuesday’s game:
1. Closing time: The Heat led 31-27 after the first period, despite Butler playing his first 10 minutes without attempting a shot. Butler, in fact, took only one shot, a missed layup, and Adebayo did not have a rebound in a first half that ended with the Heat up 59-52.
Then, after going up 12 in the third period, the Heat took an 80-79 lead into the fourth.
From there, the Pistons moved to a 97-94 lead with 6:42 to play.
Eventually, four Adebayo free throws put the Heat up three, with a Butler driving layup giving the Heat a 104-99 lead with 3:09 left.
Butler followed with three free throws to make it 107-99 with 2:47 to play and a 3-point play to make it 110-101 with 2:13 left.
2. Playoff race: With the victory, the Heat kept alive their faint hopes for the No. 6 Eastern Conference playoff seed, the final direct seed into the best-of-seven opening round that opens April 15. The Brooklyn Nets, however, continue to control the fate of that seed, having clinched the head-to-head tiebreaker against the Heat.
The victory also solidified the Heat’s No. 7 standing in the East. The No. 7 seed hosts an opening-round play-in game next Tuesday, with the winner of that game advancing to the best-of-seven first round against the conference’s No. 2 seed, which currently is the Boston Celtics.
3. Adebayo back: Adebayo was back after sitting out Saturday night’s home victory over the Dallas Mavericks due to a hip contusion.
“He had three really dedicated days of treatment, getting his body to feel right,” coach Erik Spoelstra said.
Despite Adebayo’s return, Spoelstra stayed with Kevin Love as a reserve, again starting Max Strus.
That had Love playing backup center over Cody Zeller, who Saturday started in place of Adebayo.
It was the second time this season the Heat started Adebayo, Butler, Strus, Herro and Vincent.
4. Loading up: Vincent closed with a season-high six 3-pointers on 11 attempts from beyond the arc.
That had Kyle Lowry continuing to play in reserve, with Lowry struggling with foul trouble, including his fifth with 8:36 to play.
5. Cain, Robinson return: With the Heat’s affiliate, the Sioux Falls Skyforce, eliminated from the G League playoffs in Sunday’s single-game Western Conference finals, two-way players Jamal Cain and Orlando Robinson rejoined the team.
“Yeah, I mean especially what they did as a team. I salute them,” Spoelstra said. “It was a heck of a run and I really wished that was a three-game series in the semifinals. But they grinded. Our player-development program, we take such incredible pride in it.
“And from a player-development standpoint, there’s nothing better than learning how to win and learning how to win in those pressure-packed moments and they got a bunch of ‘em in the playoffs.”
Robinson was inactive, with the Heat having 16 healthy players and only 15 allowed to be in uniform. Also inactive was rookie forward Nikola Jovic, who remains out with back spasms.
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PITTSBURGH, Dec. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- "My mother tested positive for COVID-19 and I wanted a quick and easy way to sanitize her house," said an inventor, from Waco, Texas, "so I invented the WIPE OUT. My design increases sanitary conditions and it ensures that the sanitizer is evenly distributed throughout a room."
The invention provides an improved way to sanitize a space. In doing so, it offers an alternative to manually spraying and wiping various surfaces. As a result, it helps prevent the spread of germs, viruses and bacteria. It also helps eliminate odors. The invention features an effective design that is easy to use so it is ideal for households and commercial locations. Additionally, it is producible in design variations.
The original design was submitted to the Austin sales office of InventHelp. It is currently available for licensing or sale to manufacturers or marketers. For more information, write Dept. 21-ASP-187, InventHelp, 217 Ninth Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15222, or call (412) 288-1300 ext. 1368. Learn more about InventHelp's Invention Submission Services at http://www.InventHelp.com.
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OVERLAND PARK, Kan., Oct. 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Overland Park, KS-based Vortex Weather Insurance has enhanced its parametric weather index insurance offerings with an all-new, fully-automated weather insurance portal.
Launching this week, Vortex's new Weather Insurance Portal is an industry-leading digital insurance platform that allows event organizers and insurance brokers to quote, bind, and insure outdoor events online in minutes.
The Portal expedites the underwriting process for parametric weather insurance and offers a seamless user experience from logging in to binding the policy quickly. Event organizers simply enter their business name, event location, date and time(s), rainfall threshold, and the amount of revenue to insure and the policy is generated almost immediately.
Additionally, users will have around-the-clock access to creating quotes, tracking rates, and activating policies on the spot. Claims and settlements are also viewable in the system. The claims process is automated and organizers can expect their payment will be mailed typically within two weeks after a claim is triggered.
Insurance brokers who add Vortex Weather Insurance to their portfolio will also benefit from access to the Portal. Within the system, brokers can easily clone quotes for repeat events and generate documentation instantly. There's also back-office support, and once the sale is made, Vortex handles everything else. Claims are processed quickly, without any need for check ins, paperwork, proof of loss, or event cancellation.
"We're excited to introduce the Portal and its technology to insurance providers. The Portal offers these providers and their clients parametric rain insurance policies from quote to binding in a matter of minutes. This is a massive leap forward for the insurtech industry!" says Andy Klaus, CPCU, Vice President of Business Development.
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LONDON (AP) — Air India unveiled orders Tuesday for 470 Boeing and Airbus passenger jets as it races to tap surging demand for increasingly affordable air travel from the nation’s growing ranks of middle-class consumers.
India’s largest international airline and second-largest domestic carrier is buying 220 Boeing aircraft valued at $34 billion. It marks the U.S. plane maker’s third-largest sale of all time, in dollar value, and its second of all time in quantity.
Air India is also buying 250 passenger jets from European plane manufacturer Airbus, with the orders championed by the leaders of the U.S., France and India.
The Boeing “purchase will support over 1 million American jobs across 44 states, and many will not require a four-year college degree,” U.S. President Joe Biden said. “This announcement also reflects the strength of the U.S.-India economic partnership.”
Air India is seeking to reinvent itself by expanding its operations and modernizing its fleet. The new jets will help the airline’s owner, Tata Sons, compete against upstart discount rivals including India’s dominant carrier, IndiGo.
“India is going to be the world’s third-largest market in the aviation sector,” Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi said in a videoconference. Over the next 15 years, it’s estimated that India will need more than 2,000 aircraft, and “today’s historic announcement will help in meeting this growing demand.”
The Boeing order includes 190 737 Max aircraft, 20 of its 787s, and 10 of its 777Xs. The purchase includes customer options for an additional 50 737 MAXs and 20 of its 787s, which would make it 290 airplanes for a total of $45.9 billion at list price.
Toulouse, France-based Airbus will provide Air India 40 wide-body A350 Airbus aircraft and another 210 narrow-body A320neo planes, Tata Sons Chairman Natarajan Chandrasekaran said in the call with Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron.
Airbus did not disclose financial terms of the deal, which could be worth tens of billions of dollars.
“Today is a historic moment for India, for Air India and for Airbus,” Airbus CEO Guillaume Faury said in the call. The size of the order “demonstrates the appetite for growth in the Indian aviation industry. It’s the fastest growing in the world.”
Chandrasekaran said the A350s will be used to “fly all ultra long distance across the globe.” Single-aisle A320s are typically used on short-haul routes. He said the airline has “significant options” to increase its order.
“The order’s massive, but a lot of it is long overdue replacement. Air India is way behind in modernizing their fleet,” said Brendan Sobie, a Singapore-based independent aviation analyst.
Demand for air travel in India and elsewhere in Asia has boomed over the past decade, fueled by fast-growing economies that have raised incomes and made travel more affordable for many millions of people.
For Air India, “there’s a lot of catch up to do,” Sobie said. It’s competing with newer budget airlines that moved faster to tap demand on domestic services as well as foreign carriers that are formidable competitors on international routes, he added.
Tata Sons, India’s oldest and largest conglomerate, regained ownership of the debt-laden national carrier last year. The Tata Group pioneered commercial aviation in India when it launched the airline in 1932. It was taken over by the government in 1953.
Modi and Macron applauded the Airbus deal, with both saying it’s a sign of the strengthening “strategic partnership” between their countries.
Macron called the deal a “new success” and an opportunity to “develop new areas of cooperation with India.”
Tata is integrating Air India with Vistara, which it jointly runs with Singapore Airlines, and with Air Asia India, which it runs with Malaysian discount operator Air Asia.
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AP writers Vineeta Deepak in New Delhi, Barbara Surk in Nice, France, and Michelle Chapman in New York contributed. | https://www.koin.com/news/business/ap-business/ap-air-india-orders-250-airbus-jets-as-air-travel-demand-swells/ | 2023-02-15 06:29:12 | 0 | https://www.koin.com/news/business/ap-business/ap-air-india-orders-250-airbus-jets-as-air-travel-demand-swells/ |
CHICAGO (AP) — Several members of Congress want Amazon to explain why an Illinois warehouse that collapsed during a 2021 tornado, killing six employees, is being rebuilt without adding upgraded storm shelters.
In a letter released publicly Thursday, U.S. Representatives Cori Bush of Missouri, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez of New York and Sen. Elizabeth Warren of Massachusetts said the e-commerce giant “has a responsibility to make the modest investments" and suggested the company was “putting your profits over workers' safety.”
Amazon's severe weather policies have been under scrutiny since the December 2021 disaster. Federal safety investigators later found that some workers at the warehouse weren't aware that a restroom in the northern portion of the building was the designated tornado shelter and instead went into a restroom in the building's south end, where the collapse occurred.
“Amazon has a responsibility to make the modest investments necessary to ensure that workers in its Edwardsville facility are protected from future disasters,” the letter addressed to Amazon CEO Andy Jassy said.
The letter released by the three Democrats cited St. Louis-based KSDK-TV 's reporting on plans to rebuild the facility back to “pre-loss conditions,” based on a permit issued by the city of Edwardsville and obtained through open records laws.
Amazon representatives did not immediately reply to email messages seeking comment Thursday. In a story published this week by KSDK-TV, Amazon spokeswoman Kelly Nantel described Amazon as a “tenant” in the building.
“The landlord is required to return the building to its pre-condition state, and that's what they're doing," Nantel said.
U.S. regulators in April told the Seattle-based company that inspectors found the company's procedures met federal safety guidelines for storm sheltering. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration did advise Amazon could do more to protect workers and contract employees, including ensuring that employees participate in emergency weather drills.
Amazon did not face any fines or penalties.
In their letter, Bush, Ocasio-Cortez and Warren said the OSHA findings on improved severe weather planning and training should be followed. They also acknowledged a previous written response from Amazon noting that federal law doesn't require storm shelters.
But the trio wants Amazon to go further and incorporate a shelter into the Edwardsville warehouse. They asked the company to respond by mid-January.
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Ukraine school rejects Russian claim of troops killed there
KRAMATORSK, Ukraine (AP) — Officials at a vocational school in an eastern Ukraine city dismissed claims by Russia that hundreds of Ukrainian troops were killed in a missile strike there, saying Monday that a rocket merely blew out windows and damaged classrooms.
Russia specifically named the vocational school in Kramatorsk as the target of an attack in the almost 11-month war. The Russian Defense Ministry said its missiles hit two temporary bases housing 1,300 Ukrainian troops in the city, killing 600 of them, late Saturday.
Associated Press reporters visiting the scene in sunny weather Monday saw a four-story concrete building with most of its windows blown out. Inside, locals were cleaning up debris, sweeping up broken glass and hurling broken furniture out into a missile crater below.
A separate, six-story school building was largely undamaged. There were neither signs of a Ukrainian military presence nor any casualties.
Yana Pristupa, the school’s deputy director, scoffed at Moscow’s claims of hitting a troop concentration.
“Nobody saw a single spot of blood anywhere,” she told the AP. “Everyone saw yesterday that no one carried out any bodies. It’s just people cleaning up.”
She said that before the war began last February the school had more than 300 students, most of them studying mechanical engineering, with most lessons moving online when Russia invaded.
The students “are now in shock,” she said, adding, “What a great facility it was.”
Ukrainian officials on Sunday quickly denied the Russian claims it had lost a large number of soldiers in the attack.
Despite the absence of any evidence, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said reports from the scene didn’t shake senior officials’ faith in defense authorities.
“The Defense Ministry is the main, legitimate and comprehensive source of information about the course of the special military operation,” Peskov said Monday in a conference call with reporters, using the Kremlin’s term for the war.
Both sides have regularly claimed killing hundreds of each other’s soldiers in attacks. The claims can seldom be independently verified because of the fighting.
Moscow’s allegations may have backfired domestically, however, as some Russian military bloggers criticized them.
The Institute for the Study of War think tank said the bloggers “responded negatively to the Russian (Ministry of Defense’s) claim, pointing out that the Russian MoD frequently presents fraudulent claims and criticizing Russian military leadership for fabricating a story … instead of holding Russian leadership responsible for the losses accountable.”
A Russian Defense Ministry spokesman said the strikes on Kramatorsk were in retaliation for Ukraine’s attack in Makiivka on New Year’s Eve, in which at least 89 Russian soldiers gathered at a temporary barracks died, according to Moscow. Ukrainian authorities said hundreds were killed.
It was one of the deadliest attacks on the Kremlin’s forces since the war began more than 10 months ago and an embarrassing loss.
Such revenge strikes have occurred before. When Ukraine in early October struck a bridge linking the Russian-occupied Crimean Peninsula with Russia, damaging an important supply artery for the Kremlin’s faltering war effort in southern Ukraine and hitting a key symbol of Russian power in the region, the Kremlin sent a first massive barrage against Ukraine’s energy facilities. It was billed as retaliation for the bridge attack and heralded a period of relentless bombardments against Ukraine’s energy infrastructure.
Ukraine’s presidential office reported Monday that at least three civilians were killed and 12 others wounded over the previous 24 hours as nine Ukrainian regions in the southeast of the country were shelled.
In one attack on Monday, two people were killed and five others, including a 13-year-old girl, were wounded by a Russian rocket strike that hit a village market in the northeastern Kharkiv region, Ukrainian officials said.
Kharkiv regional Gov. Oleh Syniehubov said the strike hit Shevchenkove village. Photos on his Telegram channel showed ruined pavilions, some of them still on fire, and rubble all around them.
According to Ukrainian officials, more people could be trapped under the rubble. A rescue operation to find them was underway.
Russia maintains it is fighting against the might of NATO, not just the Ukrainians.
Nikolai Patrushev, the secretary of Russia’s Security Council, repeated that argument in an interview published Monday, saying that “the events in Ukraine aren’t a clash between Moscow and Kyiv, it’s a military confrontation between NATO, and particularly the U.S. and Britain, with Russia.”
“The sooner the citizens of Ukraine realize that the West is fighting Russia with their hands, the more lives will be saved,” Patrushev said in an interview with Argumenty i Fakty.
Meanwhile, two U.K. citizens working as volunteers in eastern Ukraine have disappeared, the Ukrainian national police said Monday.
Andrew Bagshaw and Christopher Perry left Kramatorsk on Friday bound for the town of Soledar, where heavy fighting is reported, and contact with them was lost, police said.
Bagshaw, a resident of New Zealand, was in Ukraine to assist in delivering humanitarian aid, according to New Zealand media reports.
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A federal judge on Thursday greenlighted the depositions of former President Trump and FBI Director Christopher Wray in suits from two former employees of the bureau who argue they were unfairly targeted due to their work investigating the former president’s ties to Russia during the 2016 election.
Text messages between former FBI agent Peter Strzok and former FBI attorney Lisa Page, who were engaged in an affair, show the two discussing the investigation into Trump and making critical comments about him.
Strzok, who was fired from the bureau, is challenging his dismissal, while Page, who resigned, similarly asserts that Trump and his appointees targeted her out of a political vendetta.
An order from U.S. District Court Judge Amy Berman Jackson allows a two-hour deposition of each figure — if President Biden makes no executive privilege claims over any aspect of the testimony.
Trump often pointed to the text messages between Strzok and Page to suggest he faced unfair scrutiny by the FBI, kicking off what would become a pattern of dismissing investigations into him as politically motivated.
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BEIRUT — Lebanon’s longtime parliament speaker, Nabih Berri, who has held the post for 30 years, was re-elected for a seventh four-year term Tuesday with a slim majority. His reelection was practically guaranteed, despite more than a dozen new lawmakers who won seats running on a reform platform.
To most Lebanese, Berri, 84, is a symbol of this entrenched sectarian-based political system and ruling class, which continues to hold despite rising discontent and the new reform-minded lawmakers to won seats.
Elected on May 15, the new parliament is deeply divided with no coalition holding majority seats in the 128-member legislature. The militant Hezbollah group and its allies lost the majority they had held since 2018, and now hold 61 seats — four short of an absolute majority.
The 128-seat assembly voted 65 in favor of Berri, while 23 ballots were blank and 40 were annulled.
The 13 independent candidates, drawn from the 2019 protest movement, and some of the Christian parties in parliament have said they will not vote for Berri, leaving him with a much slimmer support, mainly from Shiite parties belonging to the Hezbollah-led coalition.
The powerful Berri heads the Shiite Muslim Amal militia and was the only candidate for the post of speaker, which under Lebanon’s power-sharing agreement is held by a Shiite.
Ahead of the session, some of the independents and new legislators, gathered outside Beirut’s port — the scene of a massive explosion in August 2020 that killed more than 200 people — and met with families of the victims who perished in the blast. After the meeting, they walked to Parliament, surrounded by hundreds of supporters chanting “thawra,” revolution in Arabic.
The investigation into the port explosion, when hundreds of tons of improperly stored ammonium nitrate detonated, has been stalled for months amid legal challenges by officials charged by the investigative judge.
“Beirut has the right to know who killed her,” said independent legislator Yassin Yassin, in a reference to the bungled probe.
The presence of the independent lawmakers in the legislature is a major achievement — they went into the vote fragmented and faced intimidation and threats by entrenched mainstream parties.
It sends a strong message to politicians who have for decades held on to their seats and continue to do so despite the economic meltdown, which has impoverished Lebanon and triggered the biggest wave of emigration since the 1975-90 civil war.
Tuesday’s session is expected to reflect the legislature’s divisions between pro- and anti-Hezbollah lawmakers who will likely find it difficult to work together to form a new government and enact desperately needed reforms. | https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/lebanons-divided-parliament-holds-first-session-after-vote/2022/05/31/8f375c8e-e0bb-11ec-ae64-6b23e5155b62_story.html | 2022-05-31 09:37:02 | 0 | https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/lebanons-divided-parliament-holds-first-session-after-vote/2022/05/31/8f375c8e-e0bb-11ec-ae64-6b23e5155b62_story.html |
From the outside, the BMW CCA Foundation’s headquarters in Greer, South Carolina looks like the converted pharmaceutical warehouse that it is. Step inside, however, and you’ll find yourself in The Ultimate Driving Museum’s latest exhibit, The Power of M. Belying the building’s modest façade, it’s a treasure trove of 25 high-performance cars (and one motorcycle) from throughout BMW Motorsport’s 50-year history. The Power of M will enthrall any fan of Bavarian automobiles.
More than just race cars and rarely-seen special editions, The Power of M is about history: of BMW Motorsport, its drivers and engineers, and also about the devoted owners who own and care for these special machines.
Take the 1974 3.0 CSL that greets you as you walk through the door of the museum. Recently treated to a stunning restoration, it’s one of just 167 built in this particular specification, with the 3.2-liter six-cylinder engine designed for racing along with the wild aerodynamic bodywork that gave the car its “Batmobile” nickname. That giant rear wing wasn’t street-legal when this car was new, so it was packed in the trunk for installation by its owner, along with a few other parts “for competition use only.”
The CSL was every BMW enthusiast’s dream car when it was new—as it is again today—but at some point even dream cars become affordable. In 1983, Alain de Graeve was just 17 years old, but he’d saved enough money to buy it from its original owner in Germany for the equivalent of $6,500. He shipped it to the US from his native Luxembourg and used it as his daily driver while attending college. A year later, he sent it home to Luxembourg, where it remained in his mother’s garage until de Graeve happened to look up its serial number online. He knew he had a nice old CSL, but he didn’t realize that he owned an original Batmobile now worth well in excess of a quarter-million dollars. “I couldn’t believe it!” De Graeve said.
Emphasizing the close connection between BMW’s race cars and its road cars, The Power of M pairs de Graeve’s CSL with its racing counterpart, in this case a car that predates the founding of BMW Motorsport. Dating to August 30, 1971, it was prepared by Alpina for the Dutch national team, but it was turned away from its first race because it hadn’t yet been homologated, i.e. produced in sufficient numbers to qualify. Once its lightweight CSL aluminum parts were replaced with standard 3.0 CS parts in steel, the car was allowed to race. In full CSL configuration from 1973, it won countless races as well as the Dutch national championship before its retirement in 1975.
As the CSL’s career was winding down, BMW Motorsport was working on its replacement. The M1 become BMW’s first and only supercar, a wedge-shaped wonder that has captivated enthusiasts since 1978. Only 454 M1s were built, and The Power of M includes an immaculate 1980 M1 imported to the US from Kuwait in 1985. It’s paired with a beautifully restored M1 Procar that was driven by Dutch ace Toine Hezemans in the first five Procar races of 1979.
More of these road/race pairings occur throughout The Power of M, highlighting the influence of racing on BMW’s M cars throughout the decades. Some feature rare special editions, like the 1990 E30 M3 Johnny Cecotto edition displayed alongside the E30 M3 raced by Steve Soper in the DTM series. The Cecotto M3 was never sold new in the US, and very few have entered this country since it was built in 1989. The same is true of the E46 M3 CSL on display. Just 1,383 of these high-performance M3s built in 2003, the car on display at the BMW CCA Foundation is one of perhaps two to have entered the US. The E90 M3 CRT is even rarer: It’s one of just 67 cars built by BMW M in 2012, and again, one of just two in this country. It constitutes a true highlight within The Power of M.
We could go on and on, waxing enthusiastic about the E36 M3 race car used as a development mule by BMW Motorsport before racing in the US with Team PTG, here paired with one of the 126 M3 Lightweights built to capitalize on its success. We’re equally excited by George Whiteley’s European-spec M635CSi, the row of M5s that shows that model’s evolution through five generations—including a 30 Jahre M5 for which NASCAR team owner Rick Hendrick paid $700,000 at auction in 2015, with proceeds benefitting the Foundation—the impossibly sophisticated factory M8 GTE that won the 24 Hours of Daytona in 2019. All the cars on display within The Power of M are guaranteed to thrill enthusiasts, and their stories—displayed alongside each car—are filled with fascinating detail about each one’s life on the road or track. Large banners with photos of their engines adorn the museum walls, interspersed with vintage driving suits and posters. The 50-year history of BMW Motorsport is outlined on freestanding pylons scattered throughout the museum, along with glass cases filled with memorabilia. For art lovers, the work of Romanian artist Adrian Mitu is on display, including his “Blue Hero” painting depicting the life of BMW Motorsport founding director Jochen Neerpasch.
The Power of M is the fifth major exhibit from The Ultimate Driving Museum, and it’s among its very best. Now in its 20th year of “Saving Lives, and Saving History,” the Foundation continues to save lives though its Tire Rack Street Survival program, which teaches safe driving to teenagers across the US. As for saving history, The Power of M will be doing that through January 2023, with opening hours and more information at www.TheUltimateDrivingMuseum.org. They are located in Greer, SC, just across Highway 101 from BMW Manufacturing and virtually next door to the BMW Performance Center. If you’re picking up a new car, stop into The Ultimate Driving Museum and pay a visit to its ancestors!
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With all the daily struggles we face, worrying about the soil might not seem to be a priority. However, at present, cropland soil is eroding roughly ten times faster than it can be replenished. This has spurred an interest in regenerative agriculture.
On a personal level, this focus has made conscientious homeowners even more aware of their impact on the health of the world. It has increased interest in beneficial appliances such as the Vitamix FoodCycler FC-50, a countertop food recycler that turns scraps into fertilizer.
Why is soil important?
People tend to think of everything beneath their feet as dirt. However, there is a huge difference between dirt and soil. In short, soil is alive. It contains an abundance of beneficial nutrients and microbes that support plant growth. Besides being the cornerstone of life, many believe soil is the key to tackling climate change, as it captures more Co2 than forests. It also purifies water, supplies us with antibiotics and helps protect against flooding and drought.
What is composting?
As a noun, compost is decayed organic material that can be used as fertilizer. As a verb, composting is the act of making, well, compost. At home, composting involves taking organic trash, such as food scraps and yard waste, and turning them into nutrient-rich material that can enrich the soil in your garden.
What are the benefits of composting?
The global benefits of composting may be one of the keys to saving the planet. Composting reduces greenhouse gasses, conserves water, improves soil health and reduces erosion. On a homeowner level, making your own compost reduces personal food waste because you can recycle food scraps, such as banana peels, instead of throwing them out. The compost that you make can improve the quality of your soil and let you grow healthier plants.
How long does composting take?
Depending on your equipment, available space, composting method and level of involvement, it can take anywhere from six weeks to two years to turn food scraps into compost. Other factors that affect the speed of composting are the type of materials you add to your pile, the balance of green to brown materials, the moisture content of your pile and how often you turn your compost.
Because composting can take so long to accomplish, even people who are dedicated to being kind to the earth can lose interest and neglect tending to their piles. This is why a convenient composting appliance, such as the Vitamix FoodCycler FC-50, can be so desirable.
What is the Vitamix FoodCycler FC-50
The Vitamix FoodCycler FC-50 is an indoor composting bin. It accepts unused and uneaten food scraps, such as vegetable peels, fruit cores, chicken bones, dairy and more, and turns them into compost that can be added to your garden or collected in your garden composter. The unit only requires one cubic foot of space and a power outlet to function. This makes it suitable for even the smallest kitchens.
How does the Vitamix FoodCycler FC-50 work?
The Vitamix FoodCycler FC-50 has a removable bucket. You can fill up the bucket whether it is in the machine or out. Once the bucket is full — do not overfill the bucket or push the food scraps down to fit more in — you can lock it into the Vitamix and run it through a cycle.
There are three parts to the process: drying, grinding and cooling. Once you start the cycle, it can take anywhere from three to eight hours to complete, depending on what is being cycled and how full the unit is. You can not open the lid until the entire process is done.
Once your food scraps have run through a complete cycle, they will be brown and only take up about one-tenth of the space. Once you add this compost to your garden, it may take anywhere from one to four weeks for the recycled food to break down and infuse your soil with nutrients.
What features does the Vitamix FoodCycler FC-50 have?
Compact size: This unit is designed to fit in any kitchen, no matter how small. It only takes up one cubic foot of space, so you can put it on the counter, under the sink or wherever it is convenient for you.
One-touch operation: After filling up the bucket and locking it in place, this unit only requires the touch of a single button to start working. After that, it moves through all three stages on its own and shuts off when the task is finished. It requires no additional interaction from the user, making it very easy to operate.
Carbon filter lid: The Vitamix waste bucket has a carbon filter lid. This lid eliminates odors, allowing you to keep it in your kitchen to fill with food scraps without worrying about any unpleasant smells.
Vitamix FoodCycler FC-50 vs. Pela Lomi Kitchen Composter
If you’ve done any research on indoor composters, you’ve probably found a product from Pela called the Lomi. While this kitchen composter is similar to Vitamix’s machine, it does differ in a few key ways.
- The Lomi is slightly larger than the FoodCycler FC-50. The Lomi measures 16 inches by 13 inches by 12 inches while the FoodCycler FC-50 measures 12.6 inches by 11 inches by 14.2 inches.
- The Lomi features a “Lomi approved” mode that can break down certain bioplastics and packaging.
- The Lomi requires a deposit and costs $100 more than the FoodCycler FC-50.
- The Lomi is currently sold out, so orders are not available for shipping for two to three weeks.
Products that can turn your food scraps into compost
The Vitamix FoodCycler FC-50 lets you actively engage in composting. At the touch of a button, you begin a process that changes your food scraps to nutrient-rich compost in eight hours or less. The carbon filter lid eliminates odors so you can compost right in your kitchen with no offensive odors.
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SimpleHuman Brushed Stainless Steel Compost Caddy
This stainless steel compost caddy from SimpleHuman is designed to hang on the side of your kitchen trash can to make it easy for you to separate food scraps from trash. This model is only a collection bin — it is for temporarily storing food scraps. It has a removable inner bucket for easy dumping and a soft-close lid to minimize odor and keep pests out.
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OXO Good Grips Easy-Clean Compost Bin
Another option for people who just want to collect food scraps is this plastic countertop bin. The soft-close lid keeps pests out and helps contain odors, while the smooth interior makes the bin easy to clean.
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FCMP Dual-Chamber Tumbling Composter
If you prefer to do your composting outside, this dual-chamber bin can get the job done in as few as two weeks. The unit has a 37-gallon capacity and is suitable for organic yard waste as well as food scraps.
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If you have a lot of food scraps and yard waste, you may need a larger composting bin. This 246-gallon option is adjustable so the bin can grow as your compost pile grows. The built-in ventilation holes help accelerate decomposition.
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VANCOUVER, BC, March 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ - A Vancouver-based therapeutics company has begun a second Phase II trial of its novel long lasting non-opioid pain medication, with a specific focus on treating Chronic Scrotal Pain (CSP), a debilitating condition estimated to affect 1% of the male population. Sustained Therapeutics' first sustained release drug candidate, ST-01, is designed to slowly release over about 28 days from a single injection. The initial Phase I trial in CSP showed that the treatment was feasible with encouraging signals of activity. This Phase II trial will explore the possibility of repeated treatments, and will compare the reduction in pain to Standard of Care for this condition.
"Many men suffering CSP are in the prime of their lives, and struggle with decreased quality of life, chronic and often debilitating pain," says Dr. Martin Gleave, Founder and Chief Medical Office of Sustained Therapeutics. "Our new therapeutic, specifically customized to treat CSP, could help reduce or eliminate CSP after a series of treatments, and improve quality of life for these men."
This Phase II trial of ST-01 received regulatory clearance from Health Canada in December 2022, and the company moved quickly to begin screening and enrolling patients. Currently four sites across Canada are participating in the trial, and the first patient has been enrolled. The trial is planned to take about one year to recruit all the participants, with a further six months of follow-up.
"One of the most important qualities of our drug is that it can be carefully tailored to treat a broad variety of conditions," says Dr. Gleave. "CSP is our main development focus, and we're already seeing promising results. Our researchers are focused on identifying more novel candidates to leverage this novel platform to deliver drugs and treat a wide variety of conditions."
There is a high unmet medical need for an effective long-lasting treatment for CSP. An estimated 1 to 6 million men in the US suffer from CSP, with about 500,000 new cases occurring per year. Current treatments are either very mild, such as recommending NSAIDs, or invasive, including surgery. While about 15% of patients suffering from CSP do eventually have surgery, many others simply live with chronic, untreated pain. In severe cases some people cannot work, must go on disability, suffer depression and have reduced quality of life.
A recent survey of urologists treating this type of condition found 80% feel Sustained Therapeutics' new drug meets an unmet need and would significantly increase their ability to help individuals suffering from CSP, providing them a "new tool" in their arsenal. The product is also easy to use, with no additional specialized training needed.
Those interested in participating in the Canadian-based trial or learning more about it may contact Lesley Parker, VP Clinical Operations at Sustained Therapeutics, at lparker@sustainedtx.com
This second trial complements Sustained Therapeutics' ongoing Phase II trial of ST-01 in the treatment of acute post-operative pain.
Sustained has also added depth and experience to their leadership team with the appointment of William Annett as Chief Executive Officer, and Howard M. Glase to the Board of Directors. William brings a successful track record in the life sciences industry and Howard has over twenty-five years of Canadian and U.S. corporate pharmaceutical senior commercial management experience.
Sustained Therapeutics is a clinical-stage company utilizing its advanced clinical and research expertise to develop non-opioid locally injected sustained-release therapeutics primarily for the treatment of pain. A spin-off from the University of British Columbia and the Vancouver Prostate Centre, their novel sustained-release drug delivery platform has the potential to provide effective, long-lasting solutions for managing both acute and chronic pain. The company also plans to develop the platform to enable sustained release treatments for cancer and inflammatory diseases. sustainedtherapeutics.com
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MOGADISHU, Somalia (AP) — The director of a hospital in a disputed city in the Somaliland region says at least 145 people have been killed in more than two months of fighting between anti-government fighters and Somaliland security forces after local elders declared their intention to reunite with Somalia.
Abdimajid Sugulle, with the public hospital in Las-Anod, told The Associated Press on Saturday that more than 1,080 other people have been wounded and over 100,000 families have fled the city of Las-Anod since late December. Most civilians have fled, he said.
The director accused Somaliland forces of destroying the hospital’s laboratory, blood bank and patient ward in mortar attacks. “The Somaliland forces who are positioned outside the town have been shelling civilian residents and medical facilities indiscriminately. No single day passes without shelling and casualties,” he told the AP by phone.
Somaliland’s defense ministry has denied shelling the hospital, and the government has asserted it has a “continuous commitment” to a cease-fire it declared on Feb. 10. “Indiscriminate shelling of civilians is unacceptable and must stop,” the United Nations and international partners warned last month.
Somaliland separated from Somalia three decades ago and seeks international recognition as an independent country. Somaliland and the Somali state of Puntland have disputed Las-Anod for years, but the eastern city has been under Somaliland’s control.
The U.N. mission in Somalia and the U.N. human rights office had said the violence in Las-Anod killed at least 80 people between Dec. 28 and Feb. 28 and more than 450 noncombatants were wounded, including medical personnel. The U.N. has called for respect for medical workers and unhindered humanitarian access.
The conflict in Las-Anod began when an unidentified gunman killed a popular young politician in Somaliland’s opposition party as he left a mosque. Protests followed against Somaliland officials and forces in the city.
Somaliland’s government has blamed the unrest on fighters with “anti-peace groups and terrorism” and alleged that the al-Shabab extremist group, affiliated with al-Qaida, has supported some attacks. | https://www.sfchronicle.com/news/world/article/doctor-in-embattled-somaliland-city-says-at-least-17819626.php | 2023-03-04 11:13:10 | 0 | https://www.sfchronicle.com/news/world/article/doctor-in-embattled-somaliland-city-says-at-least-17819626.php |
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NEW YORK (AP) — Top leaders of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops called on the faithful to pray and fast Friday, in hopes the Supreme Court is on track to overturn the constitutional right to abortion. Yet even among Catholics who oppose abortion, there is some unease about the consequences of such a ruling.
A recently leaked Supreme Court draft opinion suggests that a majority of the nine justices are poised to reverse the 1973 Roe v. Wade decision – a move that would allow individual states to outlaw abortion.
Some anti-abortion Catholics say such an outcome would be the answer to their prayers. Others caution that Catholic leaders should distance themselves from the politically partisan wing of the anti-abortion movement and expand their concept of “pro-life” by supporting broad policies that set up safety nets for unwed mothers and low-income families.
Madison Chastain, a Catholic blogger and disability advocate, describes herself as anti-abortion, yet opposes overturning Roe and criminalizing abortions.
Factors that cause abortion, she wrote in the National Catholic Reporter, include lack of comprehensive sex education, inadequate health care, and workplace inequalities.
“Making abortion illegal before addressing these injustices is going to kill women, because women will continue to have abortions, secretively and unsafely,” she wrote.”
Sam Sawyer, a journalist and Jesuit priest, says he is a “dedicated pro-life advocate” who favors Roe’s reversal. Yet he responded to the leak with an essay listing reasons why abortion rights supporters are so alarmed by that prospect.
“The pro-life movement and its political alliances are perceived as a threat not just to abortion itself but also to democratic norms, to judicial commitments to civil rights, and to women’s health and economic security,“ Sawyer wrote in America, the Jesuit magazine for which he is a senior editor.
Republican politicians, backed by anti-abortion leaders, “have used the lives of the unborn as moral cover for ignoring other calls for justice,” Sawyer wrote. “The pro-life movement’s political allies have gutted social safety net programs that would make it easier for women to carry pregnancies to term.”
The call for a day of fasting and prayer came from Archbishop José Gomez of Los Angeles, the president of the U.S. bishops conference, and Archbishop William Lori of Baltimore, chairman of the USCCB’s Committee on Pro-Life Activities.
They requested prayers for the overturning of Roe and for “the conversion of the hearts and minds of those who advocate for abortion.”
The archbishops echoed the calls of other Catholic leaders who, after the Supreme Court leak, suggested that a reversal of Roe should be coupled with expanded outreach and support for pregnant women and new mothers.
Lori highlighted a USCCB program called Walking With Moms in Need, saying the church should redouble its efforts “to accompany women and couples who are facing unexpected or difficult pregnancies, and during the early years of parenthood.”
The bishops conference has designated the “threat of abortion” as its preeminent priority – a viewpoint that many lay Catholics don't share. According to Pew Research Center surveys, 56% of U.S. Catholics say abortion should be legal in all or most cases.
Professor O. Carter Snead, who teaches law and political science at the University of Notre Dame, said via email that most Catholics engaging in anti-abortion activism “are not hard political partisans but rather people seeking to care for moms and babies by whatever means are available.”
As an example, Snead cited Notre Dame’s de Nicola Center for Ethics and Culture – which he directs – and one of its initiatives, called “Women and Children First: Imagining a Post-Roe World.” Through teaching, research and public engagement, the initiative seeks to strengthen support for “women, children (born and unborn), and families in need.”
However, achieving broad bipartisan collaboration on such initiatives may not come soon, Snead acknowledged.
“It is true, regrettably, that the only political party that has been willing to partner to provide legal protection for the unborn is the Republicans,” he said.
Chad Pecknold, a theology professor at The Catholic University of America, also doubted there could be a post-Roe surge of bipartisanship on abortion.
“So long as Democrats insist on abortion for all nine months of a pregnancy, and as long as Republicans recognize that abortion runs contrary to the 14th Amendment, this will remain a partisan issue,” he said via email.
“But the goal of the pro-life movement has never been partisan,” Pecknold added. “The goal is justice for pre-born persons who have a right to live, to be loved, to be raised in a family.”
Bishop Joseph Strickland of Tyler, Texas – an outspoken critic of Catholic politicians who support abortion rights — said abortion opponents “must continue to provide support and care for the mothers who find themselves in difficult situations.”
“I pray that we may move to a place where mother and child are both held as sacred and society supports both lives in every way possible,” he said via email.
David Gibson, director of the Center on Religion and Culture at Fordham University, questioned the significance of recent promises by Catholic bishops and other anti-abortion leaders to boost support for unwed mothers.
“Can this movement that is so tied to the Republican Party and the conservative movement suddenly pivot to mobilizing its people for socially liberal policies?” Gibson asked, referring to programs such as subsidized child care and paid maternity leaves.
Steven Millies, a professor of public theology at the Catholic Theological Union in Chicago, says the bishops bear partial responsibility for the entrenched polarization over abortion, which he expects to continue even if Roe is overturned.
“It’s unrealistically hopeful to think that the habits of division will be abandoned,” said Millies, suggesting that the bishops could have done more to reduce abortions over the years by pressing hard for stronger, better-funded social programs.
Rebecca Bratten Weiss, a writer and the digital editor of U.S. Catholic magazine, said she no longer labels herself “pro-life” — though she was active in that movement for many years and believes all life is worthy of protection.
“The people who are working to overturn Roe have made it quite clear they have zero interest in expanding safety nets,” she said. “They either haven't thought through the consequences, or they are OK with the consequences — a higher rate of infant mortality, more women seeking unsafe abortions, more families driven to desperate measures.”
Thomas Reese, a Jesuit priest who writes for Religion News Service, suggested in a column that reversal of Roe should be an occasion for reassessment by the many bishops who embraced the Republican Party because of its anti-abortion stance.
“Catholic bishops will celebrate this victory for which they have worked for decades, but ironically it should lead to a divorce between the bishops and Republicans,” Reese wrote. “The GOP has nothing else to offer them. In fact, except for abortion, its proposals are the opposite of Catholic social teaching.”
Assuming Roe is overturned, Reese added, “the bishops can declare victory on abortion and turn their focus to social programs ... that help women have and raise children so they are not forced to have abortions. ”
Yet Reese doubts this will happen.
“My guess is they will continue to fight as long as there is no consensus in America on abortion,” he wrote. “This will mean sticking with the Republicans and sacrificing all their other priorities.”
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IRVINE, Calif., April 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- For years, as a contractor, you may have thought it was a victimless crime to "play" with the numbers to illegally reduce your income, payroll, or California sales tax obligations. You may have assumed that considering the billions—or the more than $3 trillion in the fiscal year 2019—of dollars in tax revenues collected by the IRS or State of California, they wouldn't miss a portion of your income, payroll, or sales tax contributions. Out of the blue, you receive a letter from the IRS or state of California, beginning, as it always does, with those ominous words: "Dear Taxpayer." The letter explains that you were one of the unlucky contractors to be selected for audit for the IRS, California Franchise Tax Board (FTB), California Employment Development Department (EDD) or California Department of Tax and Fee Administration (CDTFA).
While most contractors are concerned about audits because it could result in owing significantly more in taxes, you may be particularly worried about the potential for a federal or California prison sentence due to tax evasion. If you cheated in the years selected for audit and in multiple previous or subsequent years, your federal or State criminal tax exposure only increases because multiple years of noncompliance can show a pattern of compliance behavior that can trigger the taxing authorities to look for the telltale signs or "red flags" for tax evasion called badges of fraud.
This article discusses what to do when you are NOT entitled to certain deductions you took, or you under-stated (or failed to report) your income, or you claimed credits that you were not entitled to and you receive a letter from the IRS, FTB, CDTFA or EDD addressing you as "Dear Taxpayer." In short, this post discusses what to do when you cheated on your taxes, you know it, and your returns are selected for audit.
If you are a contractor and find yourself in the unfortunate situation of receiving a federal or California audit notice, and know for a fact that you cheated on the returns under audit do not contact the original preparer thinking they will take one on the chin and take responsibility for the problem even if they painstakingly instructed you how to go about cheating. To the contrary, they are likely to become government witness number one against you if the government even hints at seeking criminal tax charges. No matter how long you have been using them, or how much you believe you can trust them, the preparer will burn you in a heartbeat rather than face criminal tax prosecution or preparer sanctions themselves for aiding and abetting income, sales, or payroll tax evasion. In addition, anything you say to them can be compelled from them when they are forced to take the witness stand against you under the federal or California judge's contempt of court powers.
Preparers are also keenly aware that they are a much desirable criminal or civil target than you are if they indeed aided and abetted your income, sales, or payroll tax evasion which surprisingly many prepares are perfectly willing to do thinking they will secure a competitive advantage against other more reputable and ethical tax preparers in the same field. Moreover, it is common knowledge that the federal or California taxing authorities are ordinarily much more interested in taking a dirty tax preparer out of the game than one of their clients as it scares other preparers into playing by the rules which does more to promote tax compliance than merely focusing on the individual taxpayer at issue. Matter of fact, one of the highest risk audits you can face is an eggshell or reverse eggshell audit where your preparer is under criminal tax investigation.
We advise you to seek legal guidance from a dually California licensed Tax Attorney and CPA immediately if you or your business entity (S Corp, C Corp, LLC, Partnership etc.) has received an audit notice from the IRS, California Franchise Tax Board (FTB), Employment Development Department (EDD), or California Department of Tax and Fee Administration (CDTFA) concerning a tax audit. Depending on what the federal or California auditor finds, an examination of your business and personal tax filings could lead to devastating outcomes, including an unexpected tax assessment, costly accumulated interest, and/or substantial civil penalties—none of which even begins to approach the danger involved in an IRS or California criminal tax investigation. If the government believes there is strong enough evidence to prosecute you for tax evasion or related offenses successfully, you will be at risk of jail time, loss of your contractor's license if convicted in addition to much higher financial fines and criminal restitution.
Why Was I Audited?
Why were you chosen for an IRS audit? Well, the IRS selects returns to audit not "at random" but (often) according to a well-defined scoring system. Every tax return is "scored" using the IRS's "Discriminant Function System" (DIF). There is an array of reasons as to why contractors get audited. Some of the most common issues that get audited include the following: the total amount of gross income reported; the trade or business deductions taken; bad debts; net operating losses; capital loss carryforwards; depreciation; and capital expenditures.
One reason could be that you may have improperly included estimates that are overstated, nondeductible costs, or allowances for contingencies in the total estimated costs figure that reduced the percentage of completion. This may have resulted in the understatement of the corresponding income to be reported on the contract.
Or you may have improperly allocated costs from contracts that are still in progress to completed contracts that accelerated the expense recognition. An unusually low gross profit on a job could have indicated an improper job allocation to the IRS.
What Sorts of Issues Does the IRS Look for During a Construction Industry Tax Audit?
The IRS leaves no stone unturned when scrutinizing business books and tax returns. During an audit of your construction company, issues the IRS may focus on / include:
- Delinquent tax filings
- Improperly claimed tax credits
- Inflated business deductions
- Misclassified workers
- Missing or mismatched books and records
- Unfiled tax returns
- Unpaid tax liabilities
The IRS audits construction companies so frequently that it has even developed a construction tax guide strictly for examinations within this industry. The IRS is extremely meticulous in its approach and has a deep understanding of all vulnerable areas.
For instance, the IRS agrees that small construction contractors have more flexibility in electing accounting methods for their long-term contracts. However, the IRS may still subject small contractors to alternative minimum tax for those contracts that are not computed on the percentage of completion method. The IRS warns that the choice of a proper accounting method, the appropriate computation of each accounting method, and the alternative minimum tax consequences must be considered by each contractor.
You must accept the fact that the IRS knows all the tricks of the trade. It is aware that contractors may improperly be using the cash method of accounting or using an improper method of accounting if gross receipts have already been offset with expenses other than returns and allowances so that only the net amount is reported as gross receipts on the tax return. If, for example, a contractor delayed his billings or structured the billing entitlement in the contract in an attempt to defer reporting of gross receipts, you can rest assured that the IRS will catch it.
What if I Know I Cheated on My Taxes and the IRS Wants to Speak with Me?
If you know that you made misstatements or engaged in inaccurate reporting methods on your taxes and have been contacted by any federal or California taxing authority, including the IRS, FTB, California Department of Tax and Feed Administration (CDTFA), or EDD, do not face the audit alone. The first advice is simple and well-known: Recognize that "Anything you say can and will be used against you . . ." — not necessarily in a court of law, but by the IRS and California taxing authorities. You are not under arrest, even though it may feel that way. You do not want to "go it alone" when you face an audit under these circumstances. It is best to utilize an intermediary—namely, an experienced dually California licensed Tax Audit Attorney and CPA.
All too often, contractors think they can fix their tax problems by making additional inaccurate or implausible statements to the examining tax agency. Contractors may believe that they can talk their way out of a situation. Unfortunately, in our experience, contractors often forget that the auditor does this for a living and have often received training in fraud detection and investigation. Implausible statements delivered with tons of charisma or confidence won't carry the day. Instead, a contractor is more likely to compound their civil liability and or trigger a criminal tax investigation due to the presence of one or more badges of fraud in their fact pattern that they try and explain away only to create greater suspicion with the auditor because their explanations that do not make logical sense when viewed with a grain of salt within the big picture.
Suppose you know that there are tax filing errors and potential improprieties on your federal or California income, payroll, or sales tax returns. In that case, the most prudent thing you can do is to establish a layer of separation between yourself and the federal or California tax auditor. We have decades of experience and specialized training enabling us to serve as a buffer and prevent the examining agent from obtaining criminal admissions from your conduct, 70% of communication is nonverbal, and verbal or written statements. Since the most challenging element to prove in any criminal tax prosecution brought by the IRS or California taxing authorities is intent, potentially taking you, your spouse, your business partner and your staff out of the equation (without engaging in witness tampering) eliminates the possibility that you, or they, may provide the evidence on intent their audit is designed to uncover. Aside from circumstantial evidence of intent, the only direct evidence they can obtain that you intentionally cheated will come from your own mouth or the testimony of others.
Gathering circumstantial evidence is then the only available means the IRS and California tax agencies have available to attempt to prove your criminal tax intent. Circumstantial evidence includes the information contained in your tax records and books, things your employees may say, and evidence that may arise from a third party. Luckily, circumstantial evidence is typically seen as less persuasive than direct evidence. While you cannot control the circumstantial evidence the IRS or California taxing authorities may uncover, you can prevent providing direct evidence to the auditors. Remember, no matter how smart you are, you are outgunned and fighting against the resources of a well-trained and experienced federal or state taxing authority that has a deep bench and practically unlimited access to their own specially trained and experienced legal counsel.
Discerning What Sort of Audit You Are Dealing With
There are three basic kinds of tax audits: Correspondence Audits, Office Audits, and Field Audits.
A Correspondence Audit is where the IRS's or California's computer system has flagged something in your return that it deems an error, and they send you a letter about it. Maybe the computer thinks you underreported your income (thus understating your tax liability). Perhaps the IRS or California is correct about the issues raised, but maybe it is not. These computers generating these reports are not perfect. Most correspondence audits are generated by an IRS or California computer trying to match information it receives from third parties against the income and deductions you report. For example, the IRS and California gets K-1's from the flow-through entities you have investments in (S-Corps, Partnerships & LLC's), 1099K's that report the amount of debit and credit card payments to your business, 1099-Misc income, and 1098 mortgage interest statements. If the IRS or California computer cannot determine that you have correctly reported these items of income or deductions, a correspondence audit will often result.
An IRS or California FTB, CDTFA or EDD Office Audit is much more serious than a correspondence audit. In part, this is because of the increased exposure to interviews and six-year statute of limitations if a 25% understatement of income or open-ended dawn of time statute of limitations if fraud is discovered or admitted by the taxpayer. Anytime the IRS or California wants to meet with you to discuss certain irregularities in your tax return(s), the exposure for tax crimes goes up exponentially. The IRS or California taxing authority may ask you to bring a list of specific documents to a meeting and be prepared to discuss them. The IRS, FTB or CDTFA will seek to confirm the amount of your reported gross income. They will inquire how you obtained your gross receipts figures and whether you have reconciled your bank statements and other sales records. They will ask about expenses paid in cash or income received in cash and about your payroll substantiation and 1099 reporting on independent contractors. If you took significant deductions, you should be prepared to substantiate them.
The Field Audit is by far the most extensive and intrusive of the three types of audits. It involves the IRS coming to your home or business to tour your business facilities and interview the taxpayer and random members of the taxpayer's business searching for unreported income or overstated deductions or credits. They will thoroughly review your business records and financial statements. The IRS, FTB, CDTFA and EDD agents are generally well-trained and can spot almost all the "common" tax fraud tactics and associated "badges of fraud." The IRS and FTB will ordinarily review each type of deduction, consider capital gains issues, and conduct a deep probe. Occasionally the IRS, FTB, CDTFA or EDD field agent will also be a licensed CPA.
What Can I Do if I am Facing an IRS, FTB, CDTFA or EDD Income, Sales or Payroll Tax Audit?
First of all, you should not discuss your current or past tax reporting behavior with anyone. Do not tell your neighbor, best friend, employees, business partner or even your priest that you think you may get caught cheating on your income, employment, or sales taxes. These individuals have a financial incentive, hidden motive, or conflict of interest that may cause them to report you and serve as government witnesses through the various voluntary disclosure or whistleblower bounty programs and can be compensated up to 25% of whatever the taxing authority dings you for. They can also potentially be forced to testify against you.
Furthermore, the type of tax professional you seek assistance from is critical. Some taxpayers and business owners are tempted to return to their original accountant. Others may consider speaking to a CPA that was not involved in preparing the returns at issue. However, this decision is fraught with consequences that can exacerbate your situation further should the IRS or state tax agency decide to subpoena your accountant or CPA and compel them to testify under the threatened penalty of contempt of court. In other words, what you tell an accountant, or a CPA is generally unprivileged and subject to discovery in court. That means anything you disclose to these individuals regarding possible criminal intent can come out in court. You must take a different approach since you do not want to create government witness #1 against you in a criminal tax matter.
In contrast to the weak and jurisdictionally dependent, unevenly recognized accountant-client privilege, the attorney-client privilege is robust and recognized in all state and federal courts. Nearly anything that you disclose to a Tax Lawyer, or the Kovel accountants he works with, are protected and confidential and cannot be used against you, provided that the attorney-client privilege is maintained and protected. The attorney-client privilege permits a taxpayer to speak frankly regarding mistakes, errors, and other intentional acts so that the Tax Attorney can prepare a defense to the audit or criminal tax investigation techniques and other tactics you are likely to face. Furthermore, if you work through a tax attorney, consulting accountants can receive derivative attorney-client privilege and confidentiality through what is known as a Kovel letter.
The CPAs and CPA candidates that the Tax Law Office of David W. Klasing employs are all Kovel Accountants that receive extensive on the job training and supervision in effectively fulfilling that roll to provide you the highest levels of protection.
Why Do I Need an Experienced Dually California Licensed Tax Lawyer and CPA to Protect Me?
At the Tax Law Office of David W. Klasing, we represent commercial contractors, construction lenders, construction managers, heavy construction contractors, highway contractors, materials suppliers, residential construction developers, subcontractors and surety companies. We also represent parties that build, design, or fund construction projects in California. If you are concerned about an upcoming federal or California income, employment, or sales tax audit, we are here to provide answers while shielding you and your business from life altering assessments of tax, penalties and interest and any effectively mitigating any related criminal tax exposure.
We are conveniently positioned across California to serve builders, suppliers, and developers statewide with satellite tax offices conveniently located throughout Northern and Southern California. To arrange a reduced-rate initial consultation regarding a civil, criminal, California, or federal tax matter, contact our tax firm online or call the Tax Law Office of David W. Klasing 24 hours, seven days a week, at (800) 681-1295.
If you have failed to file a tax return for one or more years or have taken a position on a tax return that could not be supported upon an IRS or state tax authority audit, eggshell audit, reverse eggshell audit, or criminal tax investigation, it is in your best interest to contact an experienced tax defense attorney to determine your best route back into federal or state tax compliance without facing criminal prosecution.
Note:
As long as a taxpayer that has willfully committed tax crimes (potentially including non-filed foreign information returns coupled with affirmative evasion of U.S. income tax on offshore income) self-reports the tax fraud (including a pattern of non-filed returns) through a domestic or offshore voluntary disclosure before the IRS has started an audit or criminal tax investigation / prosecution, the taxpayer can ordinarily be successfully brought back into tax compliance and receive a nearly guaranteed pass on criminal tax prosecution and simultaneously often receive a break on the civil penalties that would otherwise apply.
It is imperative that you hire an experienced and reputable criminal tax defense attorney to take you through the voluntary disclosure process. Only an Attorney has the Attorney Client Privilege and Work Product Privileges that will prevent the very professional that you hire from being potentially being forced to become a witness against you, especially where they prepared the returns that need to be amended, in a subsequent criminal tax audit, investigation or prosecution.
Moreover, only an Attorney can enter you into a voluntary disclosure without engaging in the unauthorized practice of law (a crime in itself). Only an Attorney trained in Criminal Tax Defense fully understands the risks and rewards involved in voluntary disclosures and how to protect you if you do not qualify for a voluntary disclosure.
As uniquely qualified and extensively experienced Criminal Tax Defense Tax Attorneys, Kovel CPAs and EAs, our firm provides a one stop shop to efficiently achieve the optimal and predictable results that simultaneously protect your liberty and your net worth. See our Testimonials to see what our clients have to say about us!
More Commonly Asked Tax Audit Questions
- How should Tax Audits be Handled by Criminal Tax Counsel?
- How to survive audit when I cheated on return being audited
- What is an eggshell audit?
- What is a reverse egg shell audit?
- Why is a reverse egg shell audit dangerous for a taxpayer?
- Warning signs of a criminal referral from an IRS audit
- Effective tax defense counsels goals in an egg shell audit?
- How are the 4 goals and outcomes 1 and 2 best obtained?
- What are the possible outcomes of an egg shell audit?
- Is it my right to know why I was selected for examination?
- What can I do to prepare for an audit?
- What is an IRS civil examination?
- How IRS decides which tax returns are audited
- What are my appeal options if I disagree with IRS?
- What are my basic taxpayer rights if the IRS audits me?
- Options if I am unable to pay at the conclusion of audit
- What a 30 or 90-Day Letter from the IRS means
- What is involved with appealing disagreements?
- Rights to disagree with IRS tax auditor's findings
- Can I stop the IRS from repeatedly auditing me?
- Can I have the examination transferred to another area?
- Can I record my IRS interview and is it a good idea?
- How many years of returns are at risk during an audit?
- Common reasons for the IRS to conduct a tax audit
- How to avoid negative consequences from an IRS interview
- Have to agree to interview by taxing authority directly?
- Are all audits the same?
- What should I do if the IRS is investigating me?
- What if I don't respond to a taxing authority audit notice
- Your rights during an IRS tax audit
- Risks of attending an IRS audit without a tax lawyer
- Most common audit technique used by taxing authorities
- Don't go into an IRS audit without representation
- Why hire an attorney to represent me in an audit?
- Why hire David W. Klasing to represent me in an audit
California Sales Tax Questions and Answers
- Common issues encountered during sales tax audit
- What is a sales tax audit?
- Disagreeing with business audit conclusions
- Timeline to file Petition for Redetermination?
- What should Petition for Redetermination contain?
- Is the appeals conference formal or informal?
- Appeals Division's Decision and Recommendation
- Are a mark-up percentage and a profit margin the same?
- Problems with the mark up audit
- Can State Board of Equalization ignore my business records
- What is a sales tax deficiency determination?
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Ukrainian president: Mass grave found near recaptured city
IZIUM, Ukraine (AP) — Ukrainian authorities found a mass burial site near a recaptured northeastern city previously occupied by Russian forces, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced Thursday night.
The grave was discovered close to Izium in the Kharkiv region.
“The necessary procedures have already begun there. More information — clear, verifiable information — should be available tomorrow,” Zelenskyy said in his nightly televised address.
Associated Press journalists saw the site Thursday in a forest outside Izium. Amid the trees were hundreds of graves with simple wooden crosses, most of them marked only with numbers. A larger grave bore a marker saying it contained the bodies of 17 Ukrainian soldiers.
Investigators with metal detectors were scanning the site for any hidden explosives.
Oleg Kotenko, an official with the Ukrainian ministry tasked with reintegrating occupied territories, said videos that Russian soldiers posted on social media indicated there were likely more than 17 bodies in the grave.
“We haven’t counted them yet, but I think there are more than 25 or even 30,” he said.
Izium resident Sergei Gorodko said that among the hundreds buried in individual graves were dozens of adults and children killed in a Russian airstrike on an apartment building.
He said he pulled some of them out of the rubble “with my own hands.”
Zelenskyy invoked the names of other Ukrainian cities where authorities said retreating Russian troops left behind mass graves of civilians and evidence of possible war crimes.
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" Bucha, Mariupol, now, unfortunately, Izium. … Russia leaves death everywhere. And it must be held accountable for it. The world must bring Russia to real responsibility for this war,” he said in the address.
Sergei Bolvinov, a senior investigator for Ukrainian police in the eastern Kharkiv region, told British TV broadcaster Sky News that a pit containing more than 440 bodies was discovered near Izium after Kyiv’s forces swept in. He described the grave as “one of the largest burial sites in any one liberated city.”
Some of the people buried in the pit were shot. Others died from artillery fire, mines or airstrikes. Many of the bodies have not been identified yet, Bolvinov said.
Russian forces left Izium and other parts of the Kharkiv region last week amid a stunning Ukrainian counteroffensive. On Wednesday, Zelenskyy made a rare trip outside the capital to watch the national flag being raised over Izium’s city hall.
Deputy Interior Minister Yevhen Enin said Thursday night that other evidence found after Kyiv’s sweeping advance into the Kharkiv region included multiple “torture chambers” where both Ukrainian citizens and foreigners were detained “in completely inhuman conditions.”
“We have already come across the exhumation of individual bodies, not only with traces of a violent death, but also of torture — cut off ears, etc. This is just the beginning,” Enin said in an interview with Ukraine’s Radio NV.
He claimed that among those held at one of the sites were students from an unspecified Asian country who were captured at a Russian checkpoint as they tried to leave for Ukrainian-controlled territory.
Enin did not specify where the students were held, although he named the small cities of Balakliya and Volchansk as two locations where torture chambers were found. His account could not be independently verified.
“All these traces of war crimes are now carefully documented by us. And we know from the experience of Bucha that the worst crimes can only be exposed over time,” Enin said, in a reference to a Kyiv suburb where the bodies of hundreds of civilians were discovered following the Russian army’s withdrawal from the area in March.
Earlier Thursday, Zelenskyy said that during the five months the Russians occupied the region, they “only destroyed, only deprived, only took away.”
“They left behind devastated villages; in some of them there is not a single undamaged house. The occupiers turned schools into garbage dumps and churches — shattered, literally turned into toilets.”
In other developments Thursday, Zelenskyy worked to add political momentum to Ukraine’s recent military gains, while missile strikes that caused flooding near his hometown demonstrated Moscow’s determination to reclaim the battlefield advantage.
A week after the Ukrainian counteroffensive, Zelenskyy met with European Union chief Ursula von der Leyen during her third wartime visit to Kyiv. Von der Leyen publicly conveyed the wholehearted support of the 27-nation bloc and wore an outfit in Ukraine’s national colors.
“It’s absolutely vital and necessary to support Ukraine with the military equipment they need to defend themselves. And they have proven that they are able to do this, if they are well equipped,” she said.
Air raid sirens blared twice in Kyiv during von der Leyen’s meeting with Zelenskyy, a reminder that Russia has long-range weapons that can reach any location in Ukraine even though the capital has been spared attacks in recent weeks.
Ukrainian officials said Russian missiles late Wednesday struck a reservoir dam near Kryvyi Rih, Zelenskyy’s birthplace and the largest city in central Ukraine. The strikes flooded over 100 homes.
Russian military bloggers said the attack was intended to flood areas downstream where Ukrainian forces made inroads as part of their counteroffensive.
The head of the local government on Thursday reported a new attack on the dam and said emergency crews were working to prevent more water from escaping.
The first attack so close to his roots angered Zelenskyy, who said the strikes had no military value.
“In fact, hitting hundreds of thousands of ordinary civilians is another reason why Russia will lose,” he said.
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Hanna Arhirova in Kyiv and Joanna Koslowska in London contributed reporting.
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ASUNCIÓN, Paraguay (AP) — The long-governing Colorado Party remained the dominant force of Paraguayan politics as the vote count from Sunday’s election gave an overwhleming lead to its presidential candidate, Santiago Peña, with nearly all votes counted.
With almost 99% of voting places reporting, Peña had 43% of the vote, compared to 27% for the closest challenger, Efraín Alegre, the candidate of the Pact for a New Paraguay, a broad-based opposition coalition that had hoped to end Colorado’s reign.
Voters also gave support to Colorado in congressional elections, with the conservative party winning majorities of 45 seats in the Senate and 80n seats in the lower house.
The opposition had sought to capitalize on widespread discontent over high levels of corruption and deficiencies in the health and education systems that worsened during the COVID-19 pandemic. Paraguay has a relatively stable economy, but with high levels of poverty.
Outgoing President Mario Abdo Benítez called Peña “president-elect” in a congratulatory message on social media before a winner was officially declared. He also congratulated “the Paraguayan people for their large participation in this election day.”
Peña celebrated a showing that would make him Paraguay’s president on Aug. 15 while waiting for an official declaration of final results.
“Today we’re not celebrating a personal triumph, we’re celebrating the victory of a people who with their vote chose the path of social peace, dialogue, fraternity, and national reconciliation,” Peña told a crowd of supporters Sunday night. “Long live Paraguay! Long live the Colorado Party!”
Alegre acknowledged defeat shortly thereafter.
“Today, the results indicate that perhaps the effort we have made was not enough,” Alegre told reporters, adding that divisions among the opposition “prevented us from reaching the goal of being able to bring about the change that the majority of Paraguayans are asking of us.”
Before the vote, analysts had said the race looked to be tight and predicted Alegre could have a chance of unseating South America’s longest-governing party, which has essentially ruled Paraguay uninterrupted since 1947.
“An unexpected result, very unexpected. I think even the Colorado Party members are shocked by such a wide margin,” political consultant Sebastián Acha said. “It gives him enormous legitimacy due to the size of the difference and that makes Peña’s victory indisputable.”
Yet the preliminary returns seemed to indicate voters in preferred to stay with the familiar, a break for a region in which the incumbents have not done well in recent elections.
Paraguay doesn’t have a runoff, so whoever of the 13 candidates received the most votes would be the next president.
The results also appeared to mark a victory for former President Horacio Cartes, who governed in 2013-2018, who the U.S. State Department recently accused of being involved in “significant corruption” as well as having ties to terrorism. He has denied the allegations.
Cartes, a local magnate who is also the president of the Colorado Party, is a powerful figure in Paraguayan politics and members of the opposition had characterized Peña as a frontman for Cartes to hold power. Cartes stood next to Peña as he gave his celebratory speech Sunday night.
“I want to be a tool for you,” Cartes told Peña during the celebrations. “I want you to be sure that the Colorado Party is going to be your best tool.”
Peña was finance minister in the Cartes government and, until recently, a member of the board of Banco Basa, a local bank owned by the former president.
The election in this country of almost 7 million people also had geopolitical implications as Paraguay is the only remaining country in South America to have diplomatic relations with Taiwan, and those ties became an issue in the campaign.
Alegre had called for the landlocked country’s relationship with Taiwan to be reviewed, saying they are too costly. Peña defended Paraguay’s relationship with Taipei, but said he would seek more trade with China, without explaining how that would come about.
“We have a diplomatic and historic relationship with Taiwan of more than 60 years, based on principles and democratic values that we believe are fundamental for a society like Paraguay,” Peña said.
The Taiwanese Embassy posted a message on social media congratulating “president-elect” Peña.
“Congratulations to the Paraguayan people, who showed the world the democratic power of citizens through their votes,” the embassy said.
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva also didn’t wait for the winner to be officially declared to congratulate Peña.
“Good luck in your mandate,” the Brazilian wrote on social media. “We will work together for even better and stronger relations between our countries, and for a South America with more unity, development and prosperity.”
Alegre, a lawyer who heads the Liberal party, the second-largest political force in Congress, was making his third bid for the presidency, though this time he represented a mix of political parties.
Peña’s presidential campaign was hampered by U.S. sanctions on Cartes for alleged bribery and ties to Hezbollah, which Washington designates as a terrorist group. The sanctions blocked Cartes from the U.S. financial system and cut off funding and loans for the party’s campaign.
“Cartes was the financing chief of the Colorado Party. The cash box was left empty,” said Diego Abete Brun, a political science professor who heads the Latin American and Hemispheric Studies program at George Washington University. He had expected a close contest.
Peña called the accusations against Cartes “groundless,” while Alegre sought to turn the claims against the Colorado Party.
“Our adversary is not the Colorado Party but the dirty money of organized crime,” Alegre told reporters.
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SAN ANTONIO – More than 30 years after being despatched to jail, Melvin Quinney has been exonerated of all alleged wrongdoing by means of a court docket. For this episode, Quinney spoke with co-host Erica Hernandez concerning the excruciating adventure he needed to undergo.
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Convicted on False Charges
Quinney’s case used to be reported by means of Texas Crime Stories in our Satanic Panic collection. He used to be accused by means of his son of indecency with a kid and of being a Satanic cult chief. Although the tale used to be completely fabricated and his son later recanted, Quinney used to be nonetheless convicted and sentenced to twenty years in jail. He used to be in the long run launched early in 1999 for excellent conduct however needed to check in as a intercourse culprit.
Quinney’s son, John, spoke to KSAT for the Satanic Panic collection and defined how the false accusations got here to mild all the way through treatment classes when he used to be younger. He stated, “I do know for at least a while I remember saying nothing happened, nothing happened, and that wasn’t a good enough answer for them. And then at some point, I don’t know when it was, like I just started buying into it.”
After greater than 30 years, in April 2022, Melvin and his son went again to court docket, and John recanted on document. Melvin used to be exonerated and discharged from the case. Melvin expressed his gratitude to The Innocence Project of Texas for serving to to transparent his identify.
New Beginnings
In February, Quinney spoke with KSAT about his existence, conviction, reconnecting together with his children, and with the ability to reside the existence of a unfastened guy in any case the ones years. Now, he plans to transport to the Dallas space to spend the remainder of his existence making up for misplaced time together with his children and grandchildren. He stated, “I play Jeopardy, Wheel of Fortune, and Scrabble every day. I check out my finances and YouTube every day. Occasionally, I play the piano. I take my neighbor to work and take her to the store from time to time. It’s a routine life, but it’s my routine. It’s a free life.”
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No injuries from North Fargo fire
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Crews were sent to the 1400 block of Fourth Avenue North around 4:15 Tuesday afternoon.
The department says heavy black smoke filled the house.
Dispatch told them after leaving the home, one person went back in to try to put the flames out. Firefighters were able to get them out.
Fire officials say unless it’s a small fire you can put out with an extinguisher, you should leave the firefighting to professionals.
“If you have fire rolling over your head and the floor is full with smoke and you’re having trouble breathing, absolutely get out. The smoke will overcome a person very quickly and they won’t feel it coming on, so next thing you know they’re unconscious,” Battalion Chief Dane Carley said.
The kitchen has significant damage.
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FUKUOKA, Japan -- Here's why Katie Ledecky is one of the greatest freestyle swimmers in the history of the sport: She is never quite satisfied.
The 26-year-old American won the 800-meter freestyle on Saturday at the world championships to become the first swimmer to win six golds in the same event at worlds. It was also her 16th individual world title, breaking a tie with Michael Phelps for the most golds at worlds.
She also is a seven-time Olympic gold medalist and the world record holder in both the 800 and 1,500.
But that winning time -- 8 minutes, 8.87 seconds, which is the seventh-quickest she'd ever swum -- wasn't quite good enough in her favorite event.
"I'm just always trying to think of new ways to improve. I mean I've already got everything turning in my head right now. I kind of wanted to be better than I was tonight," she said, twirling her right hand beside her right ear, trying to stir up ideas.
"I'm pretty tough on myself," she said. "But I think I have found the balance of being tough on myself but also having that grace."
The 800 was Ledecky's second individual gold following her win in the 1,500 free on Tuesday. She also took silver in the 400 free. Li Bingjie of China took silver in 8:13.31, and Ariarne Titmus of Australia got the bronze in 8:13.59.
"It's fun to leave a meet with your favorite event, and I just wanted to leave it all in the pool," Ledecky said.
It was only the fourth gold for the United States in the seventh of eight days in the pool. Meanwhile, Australia has been piling it on with 13 golds, matching its best at the worlds. Australia won three more golds on Saturday.
The Americans lead the overall table with 31 medals (16 silver), Australia has 20 and China 13.
Kaylee McKeown of Australia made history of her own with gold in the women's 200 backstroke. McKeown's victory gave her a sweep of all three backstroke events after earlier wins in the 50 and 100. She became the first swimmer to sweep all three backstrokes at the worlds.
It all made up for her disqualification earlier in the 200 IM.
"You can't change the rules," she said. "I got ruled out. It's just the cards I was dealt with and I couldn't do much more than that. So I just had to carry myself the best I could and channel all my anger and turn a huge negative into a positive."
Regan Smith of the United States picked up the silver in 2:04.94, while Peng Xuwei of China got the bronze in 2:06.74.
Sarah Sjostrom of Sweden continued her dominance with gold in the 50 butterfly. The 29-year-old won in 24.77 seconds and has now won the event five consecutive times at the worlds. The win brought Sjostrom's individual medals at the worlds to 20, equaling Phelps' mark.
Sjostrom also broke her own record in the 50 free, going 23.61 in a semifinal heat. Her old mark was 23.67 set in 2017.
"There are not too many secrets," Sjostrom said about her longevity. "Just do the work every day, go to practice, and stay humble."
Zhang Yufei of China, who took gold in the 100 fly, claimed the silver in 25.05, while American Gretchen Walsh got the bronze in 25.46.
Cameron McEvoy of Australia led all the way to capture the gold in the 50 free in 21.06. It was his first individual gold in the worlds or Olympics.
American Jack Alexy collected his second silver of the worlds in 21.57 to go with his silver in the 100 free. Benjamin Proud of Britian, last year's world champion, took the bronze in 21.58.
Maxime Grousset of France won gold in the 100 fly in 50.14. The 24-year-old took the early lead and held on. Josh Liendo of Canada earned the silver in 50.34, while American Dare Rose made the podium with the bronze (50.46). | https://www.arkansasonline.com/news/2023/jul/30/ledecky-passes-phelps-for-most-golds/ | 2023-07-30 10:58:59 | 0 | https://www.arkansasonline.com/news/2023/jul/30/ledecky-passes-phelps-for-most-golds/ |
NEW YORK– Longtime host Tucker Carlson and Fox News are parting ways. In a statement, the network said Carlson’s last program was on Friday.
Fox thanked him for his service as a host and contributor.
He hosted the nightly political talk show Tucker Carlson Tonight on Fox News from 2016 until 2023.
From 2005 to 2008, he hosted the nightly program Tucker on MSNBC. In 2009, he became a political analyst for Fox News, appearing on various programs before starting his own show.
Tucker was Fox’s top rated prime time host with an audience of over three-million viewers per night.
Also, CNN has fired Don Lemon. The anchor tweeted Monday that he was informed he was being “terminated.” Lemon has come under fire recently for comments many viewed as sexist.
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BEIJING, June 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Jianpu Technology Inc. ("Jianpu," or the "Company") (NYSE: JT), a leading independent open platform for the discovery and recommendation of financial products in China, today announced its unaudited financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2022.
First Quarter 2022 Operational and Financial Highlights:
- The credit card volume and number of domestic loan applications for recommendation services respectively increased by 28.6% to approximately 0.9 million and 77.3% to approximately 3.9 million in the first quarter of 2022 compared with the same period of 2021. As a result, total revenues from recommendation services for the first quarter of 2022 increased by 35.6% to RMB144.1 million (US$22.7 million) from RMB106.3 million in the same period of 2021.
- Revenues from big data and system-based risk management services decreased by 24.9% to RMB20.2 million (US$3.2 million) in the first quarter of 2022 from RMB26.9 million in the same period of 2021. The decrease was mainly attributable to a decrease in the number of overseas paying customers.
- Revenues from advertising and marketing services and other services increased by 248.4% to RMB43.2 million (US$6.8 million) in the first quarter of 2022 from RMB12.4 million in the same period of 2021. The increase was mainly attributable to the growth of insurance brokerage services and initiatives of other new businesses.
- Loss from operations was RMB54.6 million (US$8.6 million) in the first quarter of 2022, compared with RMB67.1 million in the same period of 2021. Operating loss margin was 26.3% in the first quarter of 2022, compared with 46.1% in the same period of 2021. The decrease in loss from operations was mainly attributable to an increase in revenue and a decrease in operating expenses resulting from efficiency improvements and cost optimization.
- Net loss was RMB53.0 million (US$8.4 million) in the first quarter of 2022, compared with RMB51.3 million in the same period of 2021. Net loss margin was 25.6% in the first quarter of 2022 compared with 35.3% in the same period of 2021.
- Non-GAAP adjusted net loss1 was RMB50.7 million (US$8.0 million) in the first quarter of 2022, compared with Non-GAAP adjusted net loss1 of RMB49.4 million in the same period of 2021. Non-GAAP adjusted net loss margin1 was 24.4% in the first quarter of 2022, compared with 33.9% in the same period of 2021.
Mr. David Ye, Co-founder, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Jianpu, commented, "We have delivered another strong quarter of growth with total revenues up 42.6% year-over-year despite the challenging macro environment and the resurgence of COVID-19 in China. We concluded the quarter with a more diversified and balanced revenue structure, thanks to the growing revenue contribution from our new business initiatives that continued the success in deploying our omni-channel marketing solutions towards non-financial services categories. With the recovery of our business, we also see greater economies of scale with a clear trend of improvements in operational efficiency. We have also further enhanced our capabilities to enable the digital transformation of the financial industry and other industries, demonstrated by our channel expansion and integration to target a more diversified user base and our increasing strategic cooperations with ecosystem partners."
"Despite the ongoing uncertainties around the ongoing COVID-related lockdowns in China, we continue to be encouraged by broader policy support and remain very confident about the future development of the digital economy and the opportunities it brings us. We will continue our efforts to empower financial institutions' digital transformation and support the development of China's digital economy. We believe the groundwork we have laid and our investments in digital transformation solutions will ultimately deliver greater value to the Company and its shareholders," concluded Mr. Ye.
"Our first-quarter results reflect our persistent efforts in business development and disciplined cost control. Our revenues from recommendation services increased by 35.6% year-over-year, and revenues from advertising, marketing services and other services was up 248.4% year-over-year. We also further optimized our cost structure and improved the productivity of our businesses. As a result, our operating losses decreased by 18.6% year-over-year, and net loss margin further improved by 9.7 percentage points and Non-GAAP adjusted net loss margin1 improved by 9.5 percentage points compared with the same period in 2021. We will continue to implement our cost optimization measures and strive a balance between growth and efficiency," said Oscar Chen, Chief Financial Officer of Jianpu.
First Quarter 2022 Financial Results
Total revenues for the first quarter of 2022 increased by 42.6% to RMB207.6 million (US$32.7 million) from RMB145.6 million in the same period of 2021.
Total revenues from recommendation services increased by 35.6% to RMB144.1 million (US$22.7 million) in the first quarter of 2022 from RMB106.3 million in the same period of 2021.
Revenues from recommendation services for credit cards increased by 24.8% to RMB97.6 million (US$15.4 million) in the first quarter of 2022 from RMB78.2 million in the same period of 2021. Credit card volumes in the first quarter of 2022 and 2021 were approximately 0.9 million and 0.7 million, respectively. The average fee per credit card increased to RMB110.0 (US$17.4) in the first quarter of 2022 from RMB109.8 in the same period of 2021.
Revenues from recommendation services for loans increased by 65.8% to RMB46.6 million (US$7.3 million) in the first quarter of 2022 from RMB28.1 million in the same period of 2021, primarily due to an increase in the number of loan applications on the Company's platform. The number of domestic loan applications on the Company's platform was approximately 3.9 million in the first quarter of 2022, representing a 77.3% increase from that in the same period of 2021. The average fee per domestic loan application increased to RMB11.6 (US$1.8) in the first quarter of 2022 from RMB11.2 in the same period of 2021. The recommendation revenue of loans generated from overseas markets accounted for 2.4% of total loan recommendation revenues in the first quarter of 2022, less than such contribution percentage in the same period of 2021.
Revenues from big data and system-based risk management services decreased by 24.9% to RMB20.2 million (US$3.2 million) in the first quarter of 2022 from RMB26.9 million in the same period of 2021, primarily due to a decrease in the number of overseas paying customers in the first quarter of 2022 compared with the same period in 2021.
Revenues from advertising and marketing services and other services increased by 248.4% to RMB43.2 million (US$6.8 million) in the first quarter of 2022 from RMB12.4 million in the same period of 2021, primarily due to the growth of the Company's insurance brokerage services and initiatives of other new businesses.
Cost of promotion and acquisition2 increased by 63.2% to RMB149.5 million (US$23.6 million) in the first quarter of 2022 from RMB91.6 million in the same period of 2021. The increase was in line with the growth of the Company's revenues from recommendation services and advertising and marketing services and other services.
Cost of operation increased by 8.8% to RMB18.5 million (US$2.9 million) in the first quarter of 2022 from RMB17.0 million in the same period of 2021. The increase was primarily attributable to an increase in software development and maintenance costs and data acquisition costs related to the big data and system-based risk management services, partially offset by a decrease in depreciation expenses.
Sales and marketing expenses decreased by 8.6% to RMB33.9 million (US$5.3 million) in the first quarter of 2022 from RMB37.1 million in the same period of 2021. The decrease was primarily due to a decrease in payroll expenses, partially offset by an increase in call center outsourcing expenses.
Research and development expenses decreased by 19.2% to RMB29.8 million (US$4.7 million) in the first quarter of 2022 from RMB36.9 million in the same period of 2021, primarily due to a decrease in payroll expenses resulting from the Company's continued efforts in cost optimization.
General and administrative expenses slightly increased by 1.3% to RMB30.5 million (US$4.8 million) in the first quarter of 2022 from RMB30.1 million in the same period of 2021, primarily due to an increase in credit loss and payroll expenses, partially offset by a decrease in professional fees.
Loss from operations was RMB54.6 million (US$8.6 million) in the first quarter of 2022, compared with RMB67.1 million in the same period of 2021. Operating loss margin was 26.3% in the first quarter of 2022, compared with 46.1% in the same period of 2021. The decrease in operating loss was mainly attributable to an increase in revenues and a decrease in operating expenses resulting from efficiency improvements and cost optimization.
Others, net decreased by 83.2% to RMB2.8 million (US$0.4 million) in the first quarter of 2022 from RMB16.7 million in the same period of 2021. This was primarily due to the realized investment gain of RMB14.7 million from the Company's investment in Conflux Global, a decentralized applications blockchain solution provider, in the same period of 2021. There is no such gain in the first quarter of 2022.
Net loss was RMB53.0 million (US$8.4 million) in the first quarter of 2022 compared with RMB51.3 million in the same period of 2021. Net loss margin was 25.6% in the first quarter of 2022, compared with 35.3% in the same period of 2021.
Non-GAAP adjusted net loss1 , which excluded share-based compensation expenses from net loss, was RMB50.7 million (US$8.0 million) in the first quarter of 2022, compared with RMB49.4 million in the same period of 2021. Non-GAAP adjusted net loss margin1 was 24.4% in the first quarter of 2022, compared with 33.9% in the same period of 2021.
Non-GAAP adjusted EBITDA3, which excluded share-based compensation expenses, depreciation and amortization, net interest expenses and income tax benefits from net loss, for the first quarter of 2022 was a loss of RMB48.1 million (US$7.6 million), compared with a loss of RMB45.1 million in the same period of 2021.
As of March 31, 2022, the Company had cash and cash equivalents, time deposits, restricted cash and time deposits and short-term investment of RMB685.8 million (US$108.2 million), and working capital of approximately RMB372.3 million (US$58.7 million). Compared to those as of December 31, 2021, cash and cash equivalents, time deposits, restricted cash and time deposits and short-term investment decreased by RMB77.0 million, which was primarily attributable to an increase in net cash used in operating activities.
Subsequent Event
In June 2022, the Company, upon the approval of its Board of Directors, entered into a series of agreements with other minority shareholders of Databook Tech Ltd. ("Databook"). Databook is a subsidiary of the Company and the investment holding company of its subsidiaries and variable interest entity (collectively as "Databook Group"). The business of Databook had been suspended since late 2019. Databook proposed a cash distribution to its shareholders, through which the Company expects to receive a portion of the cash distribution proportionate to its equity interest in Databook. Databook also proposed to issue additional shares to one minority shareholder and change the Company's board seat in Databook to one director. The Company will consequently become a minority shareholder of Databook and no longer have control over the Databook Group after the aforementioned cash distribution, issuance of additional shares and change to the board composition, which are expected to be completed in fiscal year 2022.
Conference Call
The Company's management will host an earnings conference call at 8:00 AM U.S. Eastern Time on June 17, 2022 (8:00 PM Beijing/Hong Kong Time on June 17, 2022).
Dial-in details for the earnings conference call are as follows:
Participants should dial-in at least 5 minutes before the scheduled start time and ask to be connected to the call for "Jianpu Technology Inc."
Additionally, a live and archived webcast of the conference call will be available on the Company's investor relations website at http://ir.jianpu.ai.
A replay of the conference call will be accessible approximately one hour after the conclusion of the live call until June 24, 2022, by dialing the following telephone numbers:
About Jianpu Technology Inc.
Jianpu Technology Inc. is a leading independent open platform for the discovery and recommendation of financial products in China. The Company connects users with financial service providers in a convenient, efficient, and secure way. By leveraging its proprietary technology, Jianpu provides users with customized search results and recommendations tailored to each user's particular financial needs and profile. The Company also enables financial service providers with sales and marketing solutions to reach and serve their target customers more effectively through integrated channels and enhance their competitiveness by providing them with tailored data, risk management services and solutions. The Company is committed to maintaining an independent open platform, which allows it to serve the needs of users and financial service providers impartially. For more information, please visit http://ir.jianpu.ai.
Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures
The Company uses adjusted EBITDA and adjusted net (loss)/income, each a Non-GAAP financial measure, in evaluating its operating results and for financial and operational decision-making purposes.
The Company believes that adjusted EBITDA and adjusted net (loss)/income help identify underlying trends in its business that could otherwise be distorted by the effect of the expenses and gains that the Company includes in (loss)/income from operations and net (loss)/income. The Company believes that adjusted EBITDA and adjusted net (loss)/income provide useful information about its operating results, enhance the overall understanding of its past performance and future prospects and allow for greater visibility with respect to key metrics used by its management in its financial and operational decision-making.
Adjusted EBITDA and adjusted net (loss)/income should not be considered in isolation or construed as alternatives to net (loss)/income or any other measure of performance or as indicators of the Company's operating performance. Investors are encouraged to review the historical Non-GAAP financial measures to the most directly comparable GAAP measures. Adjusted EBITDA and adjusted net (loss)/income presented here may not be comparable to similarly titled measures presented by other companies. Other companies may calculate similarly titled measures differently, limiting their usefulness as comparative measures to the Company's data. The Company encourages investors and others to review its financial information in its entirety and not rely on a single financial measure.
Adjusted EBITDA represents EBITDA before share-based compensation expenses. EBITDA represents net (loss)/income before interest, tax, depreciation and amortization.
Adjusted net (loss)/income represents net (loss)/income before share-based compensation expenses.
For more information on this Non-GAAP financial measure, please see the table captioned "Unaudited Reconciliations of GAAP and Non-GAAP results" set forth at the end of this press release.
Safe Harbor Statement
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Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) praised former President Trump and Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) for pushing him over the finish line and helping him secure the gavel.
He gave the two credit for convincing each of the six remaining Republican holdouts — of which Gaetz was one — to vote “present” on the 15th ballot, lowering the number of votes McCarthy needed to win.
“I don’t think anybody should doubt his influence. He was with me from the beginning,” McCarthy said of Trump after the House had adjourned for the weekend. He added the former president was “all in” and “helping get those final votes.”
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) confirmed Trump was on the other end of the line when she offered her phone to Rep. Matt Rosendale (R-Mont.), one of McCarthy’s detractors. A photo of her doing so was widely circulated during the votes.
“Absolutely,” she said. “My favorite president.”
Greene declined to say what Trump’s message was.
“I think I’m gonna keep that between us,” she said.
It was Gaetz’s own “present” vote that set off chaos on the floor after the 14th ballot on Friday night. He was the last of the holdouts to cast a ballot and McCarthy needed his affirmative endorsement — not a “present” vote — to win.
Things appeared tense between Gaetz and other lawmakers — one had to be physically restrained — but McCarthy said it wasn’t heated.
“It became a tie and … Matt really wanted to get everybody there. Through all of this, people’s emotions go up and down. At the end of the night, Matt got everybody there to the point that nobody voted against it. It actually helped unite,” McCarthy said.
Gaetz cast a “present” vote on the 15th ballot as well but so did all five other Republican holdouts.
McCarthy added he’s “1,000 percent” confident he’ll be Speaker for a full two-year term.
Gaetz, for his part, said he had switched from voting for other candidates to voting “present” because “I ran out of things to ask for.”
Asked if he trusts McCarthy, Gaetz suggested he does not. “Fortunately, we have a rules agreement that isn’t reliant on that,” he said. | https://www.localsyr.com/hill-politics/mccarthy-praises-trump-gaetz-for-helping-secure-speakership/ | 2023-01-07 08:40:16 | 0 | https://www.localsyr.com/hill-politics/mccarthy-praises-trump-gaetz-for-helping-secure-speakership/ |
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy plans on holding a vote on his proposal, which included changes to various entitlement programs like food stamps. But the path to becoming a law is very steep.
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House Speaker Kevin McCarthy plans on holding a vote on his proposal, which included changes to various entitlement programs like food stamps. But the path to becoming a law is very steep.
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ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — The American Civil Liberties Union of New Mexico and others are suing the city of Albuquerque to stop officials in the state’s largest city from destroying homeless encampments and jailing and fining people who are living on the street.
The lawsuit filed Monday accuses the city of violating the civil rights of what advocates describe as Albuquerque’s most vulnerable population.
Lawyers for the ACLU, the New Mexico Center on Law and Poverty and a group of homeless plaintiffs contend that Albuquerque has initiated a campaign in which city personnel is hounding and harassing the homeless.
The complaint blames the city’s own policies for causing a housing shortage, along with escalating home prices that have put ownership out of reach and have resulted in more pressure on the rental market. They also point to the trend of institutional investors buying single-family homes and renting them at sky-high rates.
“The lack of affordable housing and adequately paid employment in Albuquerque has not only caused precariously housed individuals and families to lose their housing, but it has also presented a barrier for currently unhoused people to exit homelessness,” the lawsuit states.
The lawyers also acknowledge that mental illness, disabilities or substance abuse can be contributing factors to some people’s homelessness, but that the city simply doesn’t have enough beds or shelters to accommodate the growing population.
Democratic Mayor Tim Keller’s office did not immediately respond to a message seeking comment on the lawsuit.
The ACLU is fighting similar actions in Arizona, where a federal judge last week temporarily halted Phoenix from conducting sweeps of a huge homeless encampment downtown.
In Albuquerque, the mayor’s office has struggled to address the complaints of residents about homeless encampments taking over public parks and about aggressive panhandling. The city plans to develop a multimillion-dollar center on Albuquerque’s south side where the homeless can seek services but the number of beds will meet only a fraction of the need.
Those without a place to go also have complained that the city’s emergency housing shelter in a remote area west of Albuquerque is dangerous, unsanitary and infested with black mold.
According to the lawsuit, the shelter — which is able to house as many as 450 people — lacks working fire hydrants, does not meet fire safety and building codes, and has no means of sanitizing sheets, blankets or bedding to rid them of bed bugs and parasites.
Many of those at the shelter also have mental illness and behavioral health disabilities, and the advocates say mental health therapy is not provided there.
The lawsuit also detailed a homeless community of about 120 people that set up camp in Coronado Park, a city park north of downtown along a busy interstate. City workers began clearing the park of tents and belongings earlier this summer, making for what the plaintiffs described as a chaotic scene.
“Because the city lacks adequate shelter space and because even the available shelter space is not a viable option for some people, the people evicted from Coronado Park had nowhere to go,” the lawsuit states. “People have looked for other locations, but the city continues to sweep unhoused people from wherever they land, making it impossible for people to settle anywhere.”
The New Mexico Coalition to End Homelessness estimates the number of New Mexicans experiencing homelessness statewide is between 15,000 and 20,000. That includes those staying in shelters or outdoors and those who are temporarily living with others, living in unsafe housing conditions, sleeping in cars or staying in motels.
Maria Martinez Sanchez, legal director at ACLU-NM, said laws that criminalize people experiencing homelessness make it harder for them to find housing and jobs because even misdemeanor convictions can make someone ineligible for subsidized housing.
“Criminalizing homelessness does nothing to address its root causes. In fact, it exacerbates the problem,” she said. “We know the solution — affordable housing. The city just needs to find the will and the courage to make it happen.” | https://www.myarklamiss.com/news/national-news/ap-new-mexico-city-sued-for-hounding-harassing-the-homeless/ | 2022-12-20 03:13:51 | 1 | https://www.myarklamiss.com/news/national-news/ap-new-mexico-city-sued-for-hounding-harassing-the-homeless/ |
CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, Va. (WRIC) — The trial of Kassceen Weaver — the man charged in a case that rattled the Chesterfield community after the body of his son Adon Weaver was found in a freezer — wrapped up its third day Wednesday with the prosecution resting its case.
The Chesterfield Circuit Court judge overseeing the case rejected motions to strike indictments, confirming that the jury trial will continue with K. Weaver facing charges of felony murder, child neglect and concealing a dead body.
The defense is expected to call their witnesses Thursday, and a major question remaining is whether or not K. Weaver will take the stand. If so, it would be the community’s first time directly hearing his side of what happened that tragic day in October 2018.
The jury selection process consumed a majority of the trial’s first day on July 10, in part, due to the graphic nature of some pieces of evidence. The trial resumed on July 11 after the jury was selected and the prosecution and Weaver’s defense gave their opening statements.
On the trial’s second day, the prosecution showed pictures of Adon Weaver’s body after being frozen in his parents’ freezer for more than two years. Adon was the child who Kassceen “Kass” Weaver is accused of killing on October 23, 2018.
It’s a date unforgettable to his mother, Dina Weaver, who took the stand first on the second day of the trial.
D. Weaver discussed K. Weaver’s frustration with his now-deceased son and emphasized that Adon showed signs of developmental delays and almost always had some form of bruising. She testified that her estranged husband would spank and hit Adon with a belt.
D. Waver testified about the night of Adon’s death, claiming K. Weaver did not want to take the child to the hospital because of his bruising out of fear they would have their older son taken away from them.
D. Weaver told the courtroom that Adon had a history of health problems and that the boy lost consciousness after crying hysterically nine days before his death. D. Weaver, who worked as a pharmacist, alleged that K. Weaver was highly against doctors and outsiders in general.
Before his death, D. Weaver said Adon lived a life of isolation. He was born at home, was homeschooled and his parents never had friends or neighbors over, K. Weaver said.
The jury also saw pictures of K. Weaver hugging and kissing the little boy. The prosecution noted that these loving images were prior to the couple realizing Adon had developmental delays.
During the second day of the trial, the prosecution called on medical experts who took the stand. The man who performed Adon’s autopsy believes the cause of death was blunt force trauma.
In gruesome images, the jury was shown fractures on the child’s skull and ribs. The judge noted afterward that some members of the jury were on the verge of weeping.
The defense questioned those medical witnesses who admitted CPR, a procedure performed on Adon twice in the two-week timeframe before his death, can cause rib fractures. However, the defense also specified that children’s ribs are incredibly strong, meaning that a fracture would take extreme force.
K. Weaver’s trial is set to continue Thursday in Chesterfield Circuit Court. His defense lawyers will begin to call witnesses. | https://www.wric.com/news/crime/prosecution-rests-in-trial-of-chesterfield-father-charged-with-murdering-son-and-hiding-body-in-freezer/ | 2023-07-13 00:32:01 | 0 | https://www.wric.com/news/crime/prosecution-rests-in-trial-of-chesterfield-father-charged-with-murdering-son-and-hiding-body-in-freezer/ |
HOUSTON — Rookie righthander Brayan Bello exited Wednesday’s series finale against the Astros with a left groin strain. Bello entered the game in the top of the fourth inning after Rich Hill yielded six runs in just three innings of work.
The plan was for Hill to go at least five and then hand the ball to Bello, hoping he could finish the game with the Sox bullpen on fumes.
But with two on and two outs in the fourth, manager Alex Cora noticed Bello laboring some on the mound.
“Right before the at-bat [against Jeremy Peña] I saw Bello stretching out,” Cora said after the Sox’ 6-1 loss Thursday. “Then he threw two pitches that didn’t do much and after the second one I saw him step back.”
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“I felt it a little bit on that last pitch to [Christian] Vázquez,” Bello said. “The following pitches, I started to feel it a little bit more and more. I decided to stop. I hope it’s not that long [that I’m out]. But, honestly, I don’t know how long it’s going to be.”
Alex Cora remembers Vin Scully as ‘amazing’
Cora grew up in the Dodger organization. He was drafted by the club in the third round back in 1996 out of the University of Miami. Cora made his debut in 1998 and, of course, got the chance to rub shoulders with the legendary Dodger broadcaster, Vin Scully, who passed away Tuesday evening at 94 years old.
Cora took the time to remember Scully Wednesday morning prior to the Sox’ series finale loss.
“First of all he was amazing,” Cora said. “Just the way he did it by himself and the voice and the presence and the way he dressed.”
Cora mentioned Scully’s signature introduction to games, “It’s time for Dodger baseball.”
“Growing up in the organization, I loved that,” Cora said.
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Scully was always in the clubhouse talking to players, adding that Scully had a way of putting them at ease when they were in slumps.
He also wasn’t afraid to be critical or tell the truth on the broadcast when need be.
A highlight moment of Cora’s career with the Dodgers came in 2004 against the Cubs. Cora put together an 18-pitch at-bat against Matt Clement which ended in a three-run homer. But what people don’t remember, Cora said with a smile, were the two at-bats prior to his homer.
In the first at-bat, Cora flied out against Clement. In the second he flied out again which prompted Scully to offer his opinion over the broadcast.
‘”When you don’t have power and you hit the ball in the air like that, bad things are going to happen,’” Cora remembered Scully saying. “He was basically calling me a bad hitter. And then, boom, I hit a home run. I always remember that. I always go back to that, but the man was special.”
Jason Varitek tutoring Reese McGuire
New Red Sox catcher Reese McGuire has some catching up to do when it comes to learning a pitching staff. It’s August with roughly two months of the season left. Despite time working against him and the Sox, the team is confident McGuire can, in fact, get into a rhythm with the staff because of one key person: game planning coordinator Jason Varitek.
“The Captain has been in the [clubhouse] since Tuesday,” Cora said. “Just relentless. Working and walking Reese the whole thing. Reese is a veteran, too. He worked with some people that used to work here. So we know a lot about Reese and he’ll be fine.”
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Varitek sat at one of the circular tables in the clubhouse prior to the game, scouring through information, making sure McGuire is prepared as much as possible.
“It’s just like anything where you get the game plan, you kind of get an understanding of what guys like to do and then once the game starts adjustments can be made,” McGuire said.
Jackie Bradley Jr. to the bench
With Tommy Pham now a part of the mix, Jackie Bradley Jr. will be used in a bench role. Alex Verdugo has since shifted to right field, and despite Jarren Duran’s continued struggles (.181 with 36 strikeouts in his last 104 plate appearances plus a minus five in defensive runs saved), Duran will be the Sox everyday center fielder. Verdugo is minus two in defensive runs saved this year. Pham, meanwhile, is a plus four, meaning the combined starting to outfield is minus 3 … Michael Wacha (right shoulder inflammation) will toss four innings for Triple A Worcester Thursday. James Paxton (Tommy John) took part in an up and down Tuesday. The Sox’ upcoming starters for the Royals series: Nick Pivetta, TBD (likely Josh Winckowski), Nathan Eovaldi, and Kutter Crawford. Royals starters: Kris Bubic, Zack Greinke, Daniel Lynch, and Brad Keller. … There was an unusual sequence leading off the bottom of the third inning as Yordan Alvarez struck out but wasn’t called out. Houston’s designated hitter took a ball from Hill. The next pitch was a called strike. After a foul ball, Hill threw a changeup that was called a strike by umpire Jim Wolf. But the at-bat continued and Alvarez grounded out to first base. Houston manager Dusty Baker admitted he missed it. The Sox noticed it but not in time to protest.
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DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) — A 13-year-old Ohio boy has died after participating in a TikTok challenge.
Jacob Stevens, of Greenfield, was taken off life support this week after he overdosed on Benadryl.
The social media challenge advises users to take 12 to 14 pills to hallucinate. TikTok removed all videos relating to the challenge and is now offering resources for substance abuse.
Justin Stevens, Jacob’s father, had confirmed on a GoFundMe page that his son would be removed from life support because he had “no brain activity.”
“We do not think it’s fair to keep him on this,” wrote Justin Stevens, who was asking for donations “so that we can have a proper funeral and send off.”
Jacob’s parents described him as well-mannered, funny and loving. He enjoyed listening to music, playing football and spending time with his friends, according to his obituary.
Following the teen’s death, local substance abuse officials are emphasizing the importance of using over-the-counter drugs responsibly and as intended.
“By making sure they are keeping their medications away from their kids. They know where their medications are. Even something as simple as Benadryl or over-the-counter medications that we don’t necessarily think about,” said Colleen Oakes, Montgomery County Prevention Coalition manager. “So just making sure that they’re not falling into the wrong hands.”
Benadryl addressed the challenge in a statement on its website:
We understand that consumers may have heard about an online “challenge” involving the misuse or abuse of diphenhydramine. The challenge, which involves ingestion of excessive quantities of diphenhydramine, is a dangerous trend and should be stopped immediately. BENADRYL® products and other diphenhydramine products should only be used as directed by the label.
Collaboration and education are critical to putting an end to this dangerous misuse. We are working with TikTok and other social platforms to remove content that showcases this behavior. We will look to partner across industry and with key stakeholders to address this dangerous behavior. | https://www.wearegreenbay.com/news/national/ohio-13-year-old-dies-after-trying-tiktok-challenge/ | 2023-04-19 18:41:38 | 0 | https://www.wearegreenbay.com/news/national/ohio-13-year-old-dies-after-trying-tiktok-challenge/ |
Teledyne LeCroy's Voyager M4x Analyzer/Exerciser addresses the most critical technologies within the USB Type-C® ecosystem.
MILPITAS, Calif., Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Teledyne LeCroy Inc., the worldwide leading supplier of serial protocol test solutions, has announced that the Voyager M4x Analyzer/Exerciser system has been approved by the USB Implementer's Forum (USB-IF) for USB Power Delivery (USB PD), USB Type-C Functional and USB 3.2 Link Layer compliance testing. The Voyager M4x also supports USB4® logical and protocol layer compliance allowing this single test platform to address the most critical technologies within the USB Type-C ecosystem.
Universal Serial Bus (USB) is on billions of PCs and devices worldwide. To qualify for the right to display the certified USB logo in conjunction with a product, the product must pass USB-IF compliance testing for product quality. "The USB-IF developed comprehensive logo certification programs around key USB technologies to provide real value to both our members and consumers at-large," said Jeff Ravencraft, USB-IF President & COO. "Test solutions like the Teledyne LeCroy Voyager M4x that can be used to test multiple USB specifications can also help our member companies maximize their test coverage and deliver reliable products to market".
The Voyager M4x Analyzer/Exerciser system has always been considered essential for certifying USB4 devices and systems. And now the addition of USB Type-C, USB PD and USB 3.2 Link Layer compliance brings together all the critical technologies that USB developers care about," said Joe Mendolia, vice-president of marketing at Teledyne LeCroy's Protocol Solutions Group. "There are literally hundreds of automated compliance tests available right now on the Voyager M4x that can serve as the foundation for any USB protocol verification program for years to come".
Designed from the start to address the broadest range of official USB-IF compliance applications, Voyager M4x uses the same USB Compliance Suite software, test scripts and automation infrastructure that have been used on the highly regarded Voyager M310e / M310P test platforms. Meticulously maintained and up to date with the latest specifications, the Voyager family of compliance test platforms provide one-stop verification for USB PD, USB Type-C and the very latest USB data specifications. All LeCroy protocol analysis and test products feature a hierarchical display, real-time statistics, protocol traffic summaries, detailed error reports, comprehensive automation, and the ability to create user-defined test reports.
USB Power Delivery (USB PD), USB Type-C Functional and USB 3.2 Link Layer compliance testing are available now as licensed options that can be added to existing Voyager M4x systems. For additional information, please contact us at 1-800 909-7211 or 408 653-1262; or protocolsales@teledynelecroy.com; or visit the Teledyne LeCroy USB protocol analyzer web page.
Teledyne LeCroy is a leading manufacturer of advanced oscilloscopes, protocol analyzers, and other test instruments that verify performance, validate compliance, and debug complex electronic systems quickly and thoroughly. Since its founding in 1964, the Company has focused on incorporating powerful tools into innovative products that enhance "Time-to-Insight". Faster time to insight enables users to rapidly find and fix defects in complex electronic systems, dramatically improving time-to-market for a wide variety of applications and end markets. Teledyne LeCroy is based in Chestnut Ridge, N.Y. For more information, visit Teledyne LeCroy's website at teledynelecroy.com.
© 2022 by Teledyne LeCroy. All rights reserved. Specifications are subject to change without notice. USB4®, USB Type-C® and USB-C® are registered trademarks of USB Implementers Forum.
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JOHNSON CITY, Tenn (WJHL) — For many veterans, only one spouse in the family knows what it’s like to wear a uniform.
That’s not the case for a Tri-Cities couple, both of whom are Navy Veterans.
Long before she met her husband, Michael, Becky Berry said she met a Navy recruiter while on a shopping trip with her mom in 1973.
“I was actually in the Fort Henry Mall one day with my mother walking around and the recruiters were out there,” Berry said.
That was the beginning of a nearly 23-year career in the United States Navy. During posts in Washington DC, Los Angeles, Norfolk and Hawaii and a deployment to the Persian Gulf in 1991, Berry rose through the ranks in Navy administrative earning high-level security clearances that gave her a front-row seat to history as it happened.
“The intelligence would come from all parts of the world, and the intelligence office would put that together and that’s what would go to the White House and the Department of Defense and the Secretary of the Navy,” Berry said. “I thought it was pretty exciting.”
Also exciting: being in the U.S. Navy while being married to someone in the Navy. Michael and Becky Berry were linked by love and their Naval service.
“You kind of have the same mindset with the discipline every day and you have a lot more in common,” she said.
But even after more than two decades of service in which she achieved the rank of Senior Chief Petty Officer, Berry still encounters surprise when people find out she’s a Navy veteran.
“I don’t think it’s thought of as much, especially in the Tri-Cities area,” Berry said. “People are surprised that I served.”
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EXTON, Pa., Oct. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. (NYSE: WST), a global leader in innovative solutions for injectable drug administration, today announced that it will release third-quarter 2022 financial results before the market opens on Thursday, October 27, 2022, and will follow with a conference call to discuss the results and business expectations at 9:00 a.m. Eastern Time.
The live audio-only webcast will be made available via the Company's Investor Relations website https://bit.ly/3cgSM9S or by clicking here.
To participate in the conference call by asking questions to Management, please register in advance at https://bit.ly/3eipdG3. Upon registration, all telephone participants will receive the dial-in number along with a unique PIN number that will be used to access the call.
Management will refer to a slide presentation during the call, which will be made available on the day of the call. To view the presentation, select "Presentations" in the "Investors" section of the Company's website.
A replay of the conference call and webcast will be available on the Company's website for 30 days.
About West
West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. is a leading provider of innovative, high-quality injectable solutions and services. As a trusted partner to established and emerging drug developers, West helps ensure the safe, effective containment and delivery of life-saving and life-enhancing medicines for patients. With approximately 10,000 team members across 50 sites worldwide, West helps support our customers by delivering over 45 billion components and devices each year.
Headquartered in Exton, Pennsylvania, and in business for nearly a century, West in its fiscal year 2021 generated over $2.83 billion in sales. West is traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: WST) and is included on the Standard & Poor's 500 index. For more information, visit www.westpharma.com.
All trademarks and registered trademarks used in this release are the property of West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. or its subsidiaries, in the United States and other jurisdictions, unless otherwise noted.
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Marvel dropped a brand new trailer for Thor: Love and Thunder on Monday, during Game 4 of the NBA Eastern Conference playoffs, and showed fans just what to expect from the exciting new installment in the ever-expanding MCU.
The new trailer gives fans everything they've been hoping for from the brief flashes of important moments from the first trailer in April.
Natalie Portman's hammer-wielding heroism, Thor living up to his "Space Viking" title, and our first real look at Christian Bale's terrifying villain, Gorr the God Butcher!
The fourth installment in the Thor franchise was announced prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, all the way back at Comic-Con 2019, with Waititi revealing that Portman would be assuming the God of Thunder's powers and wielding the hammer of Thor in the new installment. He later told ET that his second Thor go-around will be even more "crazy" than Thor: Ragnarok.
"If you take Ragnarok, which I feel was a very outlandish and big, bombastic film, we're trying double down on everything we did with that and create something that is even more crazy and even more of a big adventure," he said.
Thor: Love and Thunder is in theaters July 8.
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Open House at Yukon Trails Camping Resort on Saturday, May 20th
LYNDON STATION, Wis., May 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Yukon Trails Camping Resort invites the public as they showcase how fun it can be to vacation in an innovative and sustainable tiny house container rental surrounded by large pines and massive oak trees. Yukon Trails Tiny House Container Village is the latest in a series of unique accommodations Petite Retreats has launched across the country since 2016. The village consists of five recycled shipping containers and is part of Yukon Trails Camping Resort, located less than 15 minutes from action-packed Wisconsin Dells in Central Wisconsin, offering plenty of family-friendly amenities and activities this summer. Each of the five specially designed tiny house containers measure from 160 to 320 square feet, sleeps two to four guests, and comes fully equipped with a kitchen, full bathroom, Wi-Fi, individual patios, and its own unique personality reflected in the design and décor.
All five tiny home containers were built to code by S.I. Container Builds, Inc., which is a licensed and certified builder in all 50 states, with a focus on conservation, simple living and minimizing their carbon footprint. The containers are aligned with the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) and the Green Business Bureau, while also incorporating products and fixtures to meet the criteria for efficiency in resources utilized, indoor air quality, water and energy.
"Yukon Trails Tiny House Container Village epitomizes the type of unique and environmentally friendly experience today's vacationers are looking for," said Petite Retreats' spokeswoman Pat Zamora. "This open house provides a glimpse into the unforgettable experience guests can enjoy when visiting," Zamora added.
Now with container house rentals, Petite Retreats offers a fantastic variety of unique vacation rentals, including tiny houses, yurts, cabins, cottages, and glamping tents across more than 180 RV resorts and campgrounds nationwide. Additional tiny house village locations include Natchez Trace Tiny House Village near Nashville, Mt. Hood Tiny House Village outside Portland, OR, Leavenworth Tiny House Village east of Seattle, Tuxbury Tiny House Village north of Boston, Sunshine Key Tiny House Village in the Florida Keys, and two tiny houses near Sedona, Ariz. at Verde Valley RV Resort.
About Petite Retreats
Petite Retreats offers a collection of unique vacation accommodations across the U.S. Owned and operated by Equity Lifestyle Properties, Inc. (NYSE: ELS), Petite Retreats and its affiliates offer vacationers the opportunity to enjoy the outdoors in top vacation destinations, complemented with resort-style amenities. Petite Retreats' unique accommodations consist of container houses, tiny houses, cabins, cottages, yurts, and glamping tents. For more information, visit www.PetiteRetreats.com.
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(NEXSTAR) – With so many ways to show one’s love on Valentine’s Day, you may want to choose carefully as some popular gifts and activities have been especially vulnerable to inflation over the past year.
Real estate website Point2 analyzed inflation’s effect on 14 Valentine’s Day mainstays and found that this year’s holiday is set to be the most expensive on record.
Thinking about grabbing a flight for a romantic weekend getaway? That will run you an extra 16.03% on average above last year’s prices. How about staying home and going out to a restaurant for a romantic dinner? A 3-course meal at a decent restaurant will come with a nearly 17% inflation surcharge, the study found.
Considering skipping the restaurant and relaxing together in front of a romantic movie? Well, the average theater ticket is 6.47% more expensive this year, the study found.
Ok, so maybe you’ll stay at home and make dinner – if you like sirloin steak, the cut of meat is actually 8% cheaper on average than it was last year, which is good news because a bottle of wine is up 3.52%, and those romantic candles are nearly 9% more expensive on average.
As the meal winds down and it’s time to pull out the gifts, many of the staple presents such as gold (5.89%), perfume (8.97%), chocolate boxes (8.47%), silver (5.05%) and a dozen roses (3.94%), have a higher price tag this year. Perhaps this is the year to go big in the gift department and spring for a diamond, which is actually 9.6% less than it was last year, the study found.
According to December 2022 numbers, inflation in the United States has slowed but remains high, and was 6.5% above the same month in 2021.
Inflation and the economy were front and center during President Biden’s State of the Union address Tuesday, in which he leaned on a better-than-expected January jobs report.
“Jobs are coming back, pride is coming back because of the choices we made in the last two years,” Biden said. “This is a blue-collar blueprint to rebuild America and make a real difference in your lives.”
Republicans hammered Biden after the speech, doing their best to try to pin the increase in prices at the pump and in grocery stores on the president and Democratic leadership.
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System wide patient records across newly merged hospitals will help caregivers better treat patients no matter the location
AUSTIN, Texas, July 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Months after Charleston Area Medical Center and Mon Health merged to create Vandalia Health, the West Virginia-based health system signed a 10-year agreement to extend Oracle Health's electronic health records (EHR) across its system. Standardizing a single EHR across all Vandalia medical clinics will help improve care team coordination, enhance patient and caregiver experiences, and strengthen care continuity across the system.
"Oracle has been a critical partner in supporting our growth and helping bring our systems into alignment," said Jeff Sandene, executive vice president and CFO, Vandalia Health. "As we look for improvements in our revenue cycle and workflow processes, we look forward to leveraging the next generation of Oracle Health solutions to enhance patient care and achieve our goals."
Vandalia Health is the second largest private sector employer in West Virginia with nearly 12,000 employees between Charleston Area Medical Center and Mon Health.
Charleston Area Medical Center, a part of Vandalia Health, is a nonprofit, 1,103-bed regional referral center made up of six hospitals. Since transitioning to Oracle Health EHR in 2016, Charleston Area Medical Center has worked closely with Oracle to optimize its clinically driven revenue cycle resulting in an increase in average daily revenue. The medical center is scheduled to go live with RevElate, Oracle's newest patient accounting solution, later this year.
Mon Health, also now a part of Vandalia Health, directly or indirectly operates or manages six hospitals in West Virginia, including Mon Health Medical Center, a CMS 4-Star Hospital and Leapfrog Grade B Safety Hospital. Mon Health Stonewall Jackson Memorial Hospital is a CMS 5-Star Hospital and a Leapfrog Grade A Safety Hospital. Mon Health operates health care facilities in West Virginia, Pennsylvania, and Maryland.
"Aligning technology across venues helps health systems such as Vandalia Health scale to new capabilities with the goal of improving patient outcomes," said Travis Dalton, executive vice president and general manager, Oracle Health. "Oracle Health solutions put the right tools into care staff's hands, so they can improve patient care by spending more time engaging with patients and less time on administrative tasks."
With the recent acquisitions of additional medical centers, Vandalia will continue to help provide local access to high quality care with enhanced EHR solutions that promote positive health outcomes for patients across the state.
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YOUNG CO. (KFDX/KJTL) – Young County Sheriff Travis Babcock has teamed up with the city of Olney and Jack County Judge Keith Umphress on an issue they say is causing a snowball effect.
“Well, there’s a crisis in rural Texas, and that’s mental health,” said Umphress.
Jails in rural counties across Texas are being faced with a rising mental health crisis among inmates.
“I walk around my jail every day, and I see what’s going on. I know what’s going on. They tell me what’s going on. We had, at one time, 40% of our inmates were MHMR patients,” Babcock said.
“What’s happened across the state of Texas is that rural county jails, like mine and Jack and Young County, become a facility, a warehouse, a place to house those that are in a mental health crisis,” Umphress said.
For the past five years, Umphress said the state has attempted to put systems in place, but the issue is an everyday occurrence.
“They’re deteriorating in my opinion, and it’s sad that the state has put this pressure on the rural counties to do this, but it’s in our hands now, and we have to do something about it,” Babcock said.
With legislation in the 88th session, lack of law enforcement trained to approach mental health issues, a shortage of beds in health facilities, and the state’s delayed responses, Umphress says has caused a issues in jails.
“If a person is facing criminal charges for a misdemeanor, the most we can hold them by law, is for a year. We have individuals waiting for a forensic bed because the crime that’s been committed are being held in our county jails for longer than what we are allowed to actually punish them,” Umphress said.
It can take over 360 days to get into a forensic bed. Their goal is to have all law enforcement officers trained in mental health, and ultimately hold a crisis intervention team.
“When you call 911, we will have a mental health trained officer, a social worker, and an EMS, somebody that’s trained to provide medical assistance that will be able to respond to try to help somebody that’s in a mental health crisis,” Umphress said.
Five Young County deputies are mental health officers. Sheriff Babcock and Judge Umphress both ask for the community to reach out to state representatives and be vocal about the crisis. As of right now, they are working on using space at the Jack County jail to convert into a health facility for inmates there and in surrounding areas. | https://www.texomashomepage.com/top-news/young-and-jack-county-join-together-to-tackle-inmate-mental-health-crisis/ | 2023-03-18 00:47:28 | 1 | https://www.texomashomepage.com/top-news/young-and-jack-county-join-together-to-tackle-inmate-mental-health-crisis/ |
Father dies in assault over middle school fight, family says
BROOKLYN PARK, Md. (WBAL) - A Maryland father was beaten to death outside his home while protecting his children from a fight that started at his son’s middle school, his family says.
Christopher Wright, 43, was killed when a fight that started at Brooklyn Park Middle School was brought to his doorstep, according to his fiancée, Tracy Karopchinsky. She says her 14-year-old son got into a fight with another teenager at school Friday afternoon.
Later that day, she says three teenagers and two adults showed up at her house looking to fight her son. She says Wright went outside and told the group that the 14-year-old would not be coming out to fight.
“Then, they said that if he’s not going to fight, then you’re going to fight us,” Karopchinsky said.
Wright was badly beaten by the group, his fiancée says. He was taken to a trauma center, where he was pronounced dead Saturday from a traumatic brain injury.
“Just looking at the damage that was done to him, that wasn’t just punching that did that... I mean, the damage was done before the ambulance ever took him away. He had had a seizure. It was done. There was nothing that the hospital could do,” Karopchinsky said.
The incident was caught on the victim and a neighbor’s security cameras.
“My dad and I tried to go on to the camera to look, and the first video that comes up is my 12-year-old son screaming, ‘Daddy, Daddy, Daddy’ and running out of the house to go into the street and help his dad. I couldn’t watch anymore after that. I just couldn’t,” Karopchinksy said.
School officials confirmed the fight between the teens and say they worked to address the issue. Now, they’re working with police on the investigation.
Police say charges could be filed against the individuals involved.
“Anybody who assisted or abetted or was an accomplice of the main suspect or the primary suspect in this incident would be culpable,” said Marc Limansky, spokesman for Anne Arundel County Police.
Karopchinsky is now warning parents that violence among teens has gone too far and that parents need to step up.
“They didn’t just ruin our lives. Their lives are gonna be changed forever. Their parents’ lives are gonna be changed forever, and nobody thinks about that just from a fight. It’s everywhere, and somewhere, we as parents, are failing these children... It’s not the school’s responsibility. It’s our responsibility,” she said.
She adds that Wright was a devoted father who loved the stars and gardening. The family is planning to hold a candlelight vigil in his memory.
Police are asking anyone with information on the case to contact them.
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Sunday's results
Vancouver 3 Portland 1
Prince Albert 4 Medicine Hat 2
Tri-City 4 Seattle 3
Red Deer 3 Calgary 2 (OT)
Everett 8 Spokane 3
Tuesday's results
Moose Jaw 8 Victoria 3
Regina 6 Kelowna 5 (OT)
Wednesday's results
Saskatoon at Edmonton, 7 p.m.
Moose Jaw at Vancouver, 7 p.m.
Seattle at Portland, 7 p.m.
Regina at Kamloops, 7 p.m.
Friday's games
Prince Albert at Brandon, 7 p.m.
Swift Current at Winnipeg, 7:05 p.m.
Saskatoon at Red Deer, 7 p.m.
Medicine Hat at Calgary, 7 p.m.
Regina at Prince George, 7 p.m.
Victoria at Portland, 7 p.m.
Vancouver at Kamloops, 7 p.m.
Lethbridge at Tri-City, 7:05 p.m.
Kelowna at Spokane, 7:05 p.m.
Saturday's games
Swift Current at Brandon, 7 p.m.
Prince Albert at Winnipeg, 7:05 p.m.
Moose Jaw at Red Deer, 7 p.m.
Saskatoon at Medicine Hat, 7 p.m.
Victoria at Seattle, 6:05 p.m.
Portland at Everett, 6:05 p.m.
Kelowna at Tri-City, 6:05 p.m.
Kamloops at Vancouver, 7 p.m.
Lethbridge at Spokane, 7:05 p.m.
Sunday's games
Moose Jaw at Calgary, 2 p.m.
Regina at Edmonton, 4 p.m.
Prince George at Vancouver, 4 p.m.
Kelowna at Everett, 4:05 p.m. | https://www.sfchronicle.com/news/article/HKO-WHL-Standings-17622841.php | 2022-12-01 05:40:13 | 1 | https://www.sfchronicle.com/news/article/HKO-WHL-Standings-17622841.php |
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pittsburgh Penguins asked Ron Hextall and Brian Burke to thread an impossibly thin needle when they were hired in February 2021.
Hextall, the general manager, and Burke, the director of hockey operations, were asked to find a way to prop open the championship window for stars Sidney Crosby, Evgeni Malkin and Kris Letang without sacrificing the club’s long-term future.
After a little over two sometimes turbulent years that produced a significant lack of progress on either front, Hextall and Burke are out of a job.
The team fired Hextall, Burke and assistant general manager Chris Pryor on Friday after the Penguins failed to reach the playoffs for the first time in 17 years.
The decision to part with the trio came less than 24 hours after the end of a wildly uneven season in which Pittsburgh went 40-31-11 and finished ninth in the Eastern Conference to end the longest active postseason streak in major North American professional sports.
“Not everything that happened to the team is their fault,” president of business operations Kevin Acklin said at a news conference about the shakeup. “I think everybody can take that into account.”
Fenway Sports Group owner John Henry and company chairman Tom Werner said in a joint statement that “the team will benefit from new hockey operations leadership.”
They added they “believe in our core group of players and the goal of contending for the Stanley Cup has not changed.”
Burke, who came to Pittsburgh after stops in Anaheim, Toronto and Calgary as well as a stint in broadcasting, tweeted shortly after his dismissal that he was “grateful” to work in such a “passionate sports town.”
Hextall and Burke were hired shortly after the abrupt midseason resignation of former general manager Jim Rutherford, who built a team that won back-to-back Stanley Cup titles in 2016 and 2017.
While Hextall managed to sign Malkin and Letang to team-friendly deals last summer rather than let them walk in free agency, most of the roster decisions to build around the club’s core backfired.
Pittsburgh struggled to generate much offense outside its top two lines and the defense provided little stability outside of Letang and Marcus Pettersson. Goaltending also became an issue, as injuries and inconsistent play at the position cost the Penguins dearly in the 2021 and 2022 playoffs.
The search for a general manager will begin immediately, with several members of the club’s American Hockey League affiliate in Wilkes Barre/Scranton taking over day-to-day operations in the interim.
“These jobs are not one-person, two-person jobs,” co-head of Fenway Sports Management and Penguins alternate governor Dave Beeston said. “They are entire department-wide, and so what we’re focused on building is a hockey operations machine and something that can build on what we’ve already got, which is exceptional, and improve it.”
Pittsburgh’s longtime coach Mike Sullivan will also assist during the transition, a sign the club has no intention of moving on from Sullivan, who signed a contract extension last fall that will run through the 2026-27 season.
“We think Mike Sullivan’s one of the best coaches in the NHL,” Beeston said. “Once we bring in a new hockey operations leader, he or she will be responsible for evaluating the coaching staff. But we think Mike is terrific and his whole staff is terrific.”
Whoever takes over will have some difficult decisions to make. Pittsburgh has several undesirable contracts for aging players like center Jeff Carter, forward Mikael Granlund and defenseman Jeff Petry, all of whom were brought in during Hextall’s tenure.
Carter performed well immediately upon his arrival in the spring of 2021 and appeared a good fit at the time his extension was announced in January 2022. Yet the 38-year-old had just 29 points this season despite playing 79 games and his minus-16 rating was the third-worst of his lengthy career.
Petry, flipped for defenseman Mike Matheson last summer, had issues staying healthy and didn’t become an offensive threat the way Pittsburgh imagined. The 35-year-old still has two years left on a deal that will pay him $6.25 million.
Granlund, acquired at this year’s trade deadline from Nashville, made a minimal impact with the Penguins, collecting just one goal and four assists in 21 games. The 31-year-old still has two years to go on a contract that pays him $5 million a season.
The new general manager must also figure out what to do in goal. Two-time All-Star Tristan Jarry will become a free agent this summer but had multiple health issues and posted a career-worst 2.90 goals against average.
Hextall said shortly after the All-Star break he believed there were many teams that could win the Stanley Cup and that the Penguins were one of them.
Pittsburgh, however, stumbled down the stretch, mixing solid victories over teams like Colorado with baffling losses to the NHL’s also-rans. The nadir came on Tuesday night at home against Chicago.
Needing only victories over the Blackhawks and Columbus to extend the club’s playoff streak to 17, Pittsburgh instead let Chicago pull away for a 5-2 victory and the Penguins were eliminated a night later when the New York Islanders topped Montreal.
Chants of “Fire Hextall!” sprouted briefly late in the third period against the Blackhawks with Pittsburgh trailing by multiple goals.
Just over 72 hours later, Hextall was gone.
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The Winchesters (CW at 8) Mary and John start investigating the disappearance of Mary’s neighbor; Carlos and Ada stake out a potential lead.
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La Brea (NBC at 9) Eve, Gavin and the others try to seize a shipment of black rock to get access to the mysterious building so they can find a way to bring Josh and Riley home; Josh and Riley work to stop Caroline from changing the timeline.
Monarch (Fox at 9:02) The truth of what happened leading up to the deadly night is revealed, leaving Albie to pick up with pieces; Nicky fights to prove that she has the skills to headline a solo tour.
New Amsterdam (NBC at 10) Max tries to make New York safer; Iggy works with a family to understand their deaf child’s needs.
The Rookie: Feds (ABC at 10) While hunting down an on-the-run suspect, Simone and Carter find themselves trapped in the tropics; Simone’s run-in with Dina interrupts Cutty’s love life; Elena’s fashion splurge helps uncover an unsolved murder mystery.
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Making Black America: Through the Grapevine (PBS at 9) In the finale, how Black political and cultural movements are used to provide a safe space to debate, organize and celebrate is explored.
Guillermo del Toro’s Cabinet of Curiosities (Netflix) This spooky anthology series curated by Guillermo del Toro tells eight unique tales of terror, each told by revered horror creators; Daphne Hoskins and Rupert Grint star in the Catherine Hardwicke-directed episode.
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Tonight Show/Fallon (NBC at 11:34) Sigourney Weaver, Michaela Coel, Zedd and Maren Morris.
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Jimmy Kimmel Live (ABC at 11:35) Charlize Theron, Lewis Hamilton, Armani White.
Late Late Show/Corden (CBS at 12:37) Billy Porter, Chelsea Handler, Andy Grammer. | https://www.washingtonpost.com/tv/2022/10/25/what-watch-tuesday-cabinet-curiosities-airs-netflix/ | 2022-10-25 05:25:30 | 1 | https://www.washingtonpost.com/tv/2022/10/25/what-watch-tuesday-cabinet-curiosities-airs-netflix/ |
Nashville library offers 'I read banned books' cards in response to book bans
NASHVILLE, Tenn. - Nashville Public Library is responding to library scrutiny in Tennessee with a goal to distribute 5,000 "I read banned books" library cards this month.
"I want Nashvillians to know: Nashville Public Library will always respect your Freedom to Read — to independently determine what you read, and don’t read, and to exercise your role in determining what your children read," library Director Kent Oliver said in a news release.
Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee said this week he plans to sign a bill that would let a politically appointed panel remove books from public school libraries statewide through a new veto power over local school board decisions.
The library's online catalog offers the American Library Association's top 25 books that have been banned or challenged for potential banning across the country recently, with electronic versions available for people who can't reach the physical library. The list includes the seven books in the Harry Potter series and "To Kill a Mockingbird." The Nashville library card is free. The campaign ends May 26.
RELATED: Bill would give Georgia parents way to protest books, school materials
Book banning put Tennessee in the national spotlight recently after a rural school board in McMinn County voted unanimously to remove "Maus," a Pulitzer Prize-winning graphic novel about the Holocaust, from the district’s curriculum. Meanwhile, in Williamson County, an affluent region just south of Nashville, school board members agreed to remove "Walk Two Moons" — a book that depicts an American Indian girl’s search for her mother — after parents complained about it.
This illustration photo taken in Los Angeles, California on January 27, 2022 shows a person holding the graphic novel "Maus" by Art Spiegelman. (Photo by MARO SIRANOSIAN/AFP via Getty Images)
Nashville's not the only city stepping up in opposition as the battle over books expands.
In April, the Brooklyn library in New York announced its new program called Books UnBanned, which allows those between the ages of 13 to 21 to apply for a free eCard to access its thousands of e-books — no matter where they live.
The library eCard is good for one year and provides access to 350,000 e-books, 200,000 audiobooks, and over 100 databases, the Brooklyn library said. Normally, there is a $50 cost associated with out-of-state cards, but the fee is being temporarily waived.
Over the past year, book challenges and bans have reached levels not seen in decades, officials at the American Library Association, the National Coalition Against Censorship (NCAC), and other advocates for free expression have told the Associated Press.
Censorship efforts have ranged from local communities, such as Maia Kobabe’s graphic novel "Gender Queer: A Memoir" in Orange County, Florida, to the Tennessee school board’s pulling of "Maus," to some statewide initiatives.
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From the Depression years to the Russian invasion of Ukraine, a human through line weaves among heroism, deprivation, power and oppression.
Open at the Monroe Gallery of Photography, “Imagine a World Without Photojournalism” explores those repeated connections through a roster of 24 photojournalists and 50 prints.
The photographs cover an arc of 20th and 21st century social and political change, from the battles of World War II to the Civil Rights struggles of the 1960s, from the Dust Bowl to the devastation of climate change, from the frenzy of presidential elections to the Jan. 6 insurrection on the U.S. Capitol.
“I think of it as a survey of our 20 years in Santa Fe,” gallery co-owner Michelle Monroe said. “We’re reinforcing the power of being educated by a free press. We’re trying to draw parallels between past events and current events.”
David Butow’s haunting portrait of a Ukrainian woman and her son leaving home for an unknown future in Poland reflects the uncertainty of migrants everywhere.
“It’s the heroism of every day people,” gallery co-owner Sidney Monroe said.
“He was in Ukraine covering the exodus when millions of people were trying to evacuate. He just returned from Uvalde, Texas (the site of the latest school massacre, where a gunman killed 21 people). He was also at Sandy Hook.”
Margaret Bourke-White’s 1936 image of a line of African American flood victims lining up for food and clothing beneath a sign touting the “American Way” reveals her ironic and subversive intent. Similar lines formed during the ravages of COVID-19.
Steve Schaprio’s “Stop Police Killings, Selma March, 1965” could have been taken at a Black Lives Matter march.
“It’s never changed; the concept of an armed occupier,” Michelle Monroe said. “They can’t manage power responsibly.”
A photo of floating Zanzibar primary school students holding empty water jugs leads to the treatment of women, particularly in Muslim countries.
Daily life in the Zanzibar Archipelago centers around the sea, yet the majority of girls who inhabit the islands never acquire even the most fundamental swimming skills. Conservative Islamic culture and the absence of modest swimwear have compelled community leaders to discourage girls from swimming. The rate of drowning on the African continent is the highest in the world. The swimming lessons challenge a patriarchal system that discourages women from pursuing things other than domestic tasks.
“It’s a through line to the oppression of women,” Michelle Monroe said.
Associated Press photographer Jeff Widener captured the iconic photograph of a lone man standing in front of a column of tanks during the Tiananmen Square protests and massacre in 1989 Beijing.
Widener was one of just a handful of photojournalists at the site.
“There were very few that got out with their film,” Michelle Monroe said.
“He hid it and let them take other canisters in his bag to get out,” Sidney said.
“That image is completely forbidden in China now,” he continued. “That whole movement has been erased.” | https://www.abqjournal.com/2516827/monroe-gallery-exhibit-strives-to-draw-parallels-between-past-and-curre.html | 2022-07-16 23:22:18 | 1 | https://www.abqjournal.com/2516827/monroe-gallery-exhibit-strives-to-draw-parallels-between-past-and-curre.html |
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CHICAGO (AP) — A 17-year-old boy has been charged with second-degree murder after a 16-year-old boy was fatally shot near “The Bean” sculpture in downtown Chicago’s Millennium Park, which is among the city’s most popular tourist attractions.
The shooting prompted a curfew at the park to combat violence. Officials announced Sunday that minors will not be allowed in the park after 6 p.m. Thursday through Sunday without an adult, but they did not comment on how the curfew will be enforced.
The 17-year-old, who was taken into custody following Saturday evening's shooting, also faces charges of aggravated unlawful use of a weapon and aggravated battery, police announced Sunday night. He was due in juvenile court Monday.
The 16-year-old was shot in the chest near the giant, mirrored structure and was pronounced dead at a hospital, police said.
Another teen, who was allegedly armed with a ghost gun — a weapon that does not have a serial number and can’t be traced — was arrested in connection to the shooting, police said.
In total, 26 minors and five adults were arrested during the gathering in the park on Saturday evening. A total of eight guns were confiscated and five gun arrests were made, police said.
“We must also have zero tolerance for young people carrying firearms or settling petty disputes with acts of violence,” Mayor Lori Lightfoot said in a statement. “We all must condemn this behavior in the strongest terms possible.”
Hundreds of people were at the park earlier Saturday as part of demonstrations around the U.S. against the recently leaked draft opinion that suggests the Supreme Court is prepared to overturn the nationwide right to abortion. It is unclear if the teen who was shot had taken part in the 1 p.m. demonstration, however participants had largely dispersed by late afternoon.
The shooting comes amid a surge in deadly violence in the city in recent years. This year, Chicago has recorded 779 shooting incidents and 194 homicides, compared to 898 shootings and 207 homicides during the same period in 2021, according to figures last updated by the Chicago Police Department on May 8.
Chicago and some other U.S. cities reported dramatic spikes in homicide totals last year. Chicago’s 797 homicides in 2021 — its highest toll for any year in a quarter century — eclipsed the totals in the two bigger U.S. cities, surpassing Los Angeles’ tally by 400 and New York's by nearly 300.
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HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — Antonina “Ann” Uccello, the first woman to be elected a mayor in Connecticut when she won an upset victory as a Republican in Hartford in 1967, has died. She was 100.
Uccello, who went on to serve in the Nixon, Ford and Carter administrations, died of natural causes Sunday night at a hospital in Hartford, said Jacqueline Gustafson, who is married to Uccello’s nephew, David Gustafson.
“She just had remarkable intellect, resiliency and determination,” Jacqueline Gustafson, of West Hartford, said in a phone interview Tuesday. “She was someone I greatly admired. … Ann was always someone I could talk to.”
Tributes from state political leaders poured in Tuesday afternoon as word of Uccello’s passing began circulating.
“Ann Uccello was a trailblazer who was born and raised in Hartford and dedicated her career in public service to the city she loved,” Democratic Gov. Ned Lamont said in a statement. “She had a remarkable spirit and energy, and she leaves a lasting legacy on Connecticut’s capitol city.”
Lt. Gov. Susan Bysiewicz, also a Democrat, said Uccello shattered glass ceilings in the Connecticut political arena, then served as one of the highest-ranking women in the Nixon administration — as consumer affairs director in the Department of Transportation. She continued to work at the Transportation Department under Presidents Gerald Ford and Jimmy Carter.
“I admired her ground breaking work as Mayor of Hartford,” Bysiewicz said in a statement. “She leaves a legacy that has and will continue to inspire generations of women to pursue careers in politics and public service.”
Uccello, who has a street named after her in Hartford, served on the city council from 1963 to 1967 after working as a high school history teacher and in management positions at the G. Fox department store. In a heavily Democratic city, she defeated incumbent Mayor George Kinsella in the 1967 election and was re-elected two years later.
As mayor, she was best known for comforting city residents and helping to prevent riots after the assassination of Martin Luther King Jr. in 1968, according to Connecticut Women’s Hall of Fame, where she was inducted in 1999. She also worked to protect children from lead poisoning and helped create low- and moderate-income housing, according to the Hall of Fame.
Uccello also ran for the 1st Congressional District in the Hartford area in 1970, but lost a close race to Democrat William Cotter before taking the Department of Transportation job.
Uccello was one of five daughters of immigrants from Sicily, Italy. After graduating from high school and then a private Roman Catholic college, she did graduate work at Trinity College in Hartford and the University of Connecticut Law School.
She was a devout Christian and never married, Jacqueline Gustafson said.
Gustafson said she once asked Uccello why she never married and Uccello responded, “I never met a man who deserved that much happiness.”
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NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — All the Carolina Hurricanes needed to push the New Jersey Devils to the brink of elimination was a five-minute span in the second period where everything went right and the puck just kept going in.
Jordan Martinook had a goal and two assists and the Hurricanes scored five times in the middle period to beat the Devils 6-1 on Tuesday night for a 3-1 lead in the Eastern Conference semifinal.
The Hurricanes have outscored New Jersey 17-3 in their three wins. The five goals in the second period were the most the Devils have given up in a period this season.
“The game was decided in a five-minute span and the rest of the game was ehhh,” Hurricanes coach Rod Brind’Amour said.
Martin Necas scored twice and Brett Pesce, Jesper Fast and Brent Burns added goals as the Hurricanes routed the young Devils for the third time in four games. Frederik Andersen made 21 saves in a relatively easy game after giving up an early goal to Jack Hughes.
The Hurricanes, who edged the Devils for the Metropolitan Division title, can wrap up the best-of-seven series Thursday night in Raleigh, North Carolina.
“We did what we wanted to do,” said Carolina captain Jordan Staal, who had two assists. “It’s great to see everyone contributing and winning battles.”
Despite being down 2-1, New Jersey seemed to have the momentum coming into Game 4. It posted an 8-4 win Sunday and had things and the crowd going their way after Hughes’ early tip for his sixth goal of the postseason.
Things changed late in the opening period when Martinook set up Necas with a deft flip pass for shot in close that beat Vitek Vanecek.
Everything went the Hurricanes way in the second period. They got a couple of friendly bounces off Devils’ sticks, and then poured it on as a time out by New Jersey coach Lindy Ruff and later a goaltender change to first-round hero Akira Schmid didn’t change the luck.
“We had guys that just went rogue,” Ruff said. “It’s hard to explain how poorly we skated and handled the puck. You can’t let one goal deflate a team. We didn’t skate.”
Martinook, who didn’t score a point in the six-game first-round win over the Islanders, was at the center of things in the big second period, which featured the first four goals in a 5:20 span.
Necas put Carolina ahead at 7:26 when Devils defenseman Jonas Siegenthaler deflected a cross-ice pass by Pesce and it went to the Carolina forward alone in front.
Martinook, who has nine points in this series, had a hand in the final two goals. He had the secondary assist on Burns’ first of the postseason at 12:46.
Martinook closed out the five-goal spree by beating Schmid on a break at 19:36.
“It’s good to contribute but being up 3-1 and going home is the main thing,” Martinook said. “In Game 3 we hung him out to dry (Andersen) and tonight we slowly took over the game.”
Vanecek allowed five goals on 17 shots.
Hughes got the Devils on the board at 1:55, tipping Timo Meier’s shot between Andersen’s pads for his sixth goal. Necas tied at 17:40 in close.
The second period changed the series.
“It obviously took the wind out of our sails,” Devils defenseman Damon Severson said. “It’s not fun to fall back like that.”
NOTES: The Devils made no changes in their lineup after their one-sided win on Sunday. Ruff again used seven defenseman. … New Jersey D Ryan Graves missed his second straight game with an upper-body injury. … Canes coach Rod Brind’Amour made one changing, sitting Jesse Puljujarvi and inserting MacKenzie MacEachern on the fourth line. … Martinook has three goals and six assists in the series. D Jaccob Slavin got a point to pass Kevin Dineen and move into fifth place (32) in playoff scoring in Whalers-Canes history
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OUAGADOUGOU, Burkina Faso (AP) — It was a walk 16-year-old Adama had done countless times, feeding the cows not far from his grandmother’s house in northern Burkina Faso. But one day in mid-February, the teen who dreamed of becoming an imam didn’t come home.
The next time his family saw him, it was in a harrowing cellphone video circulating on social media in the days after his disappearance. Adama lay alongside six other bloodied boys, their hands bound and most stripped to the waist. They were surrounded by about a dozen men, many in military fatigues, walking among the bodies, some taking video.
Sprinting through the frame, one man came to a halt over Adama and slammed a rock onto his head. As blood streamed from the jagged wound, the man shooting the video chuckled.
“This one … was still alive,” said the man, referring to Adama, whose last name is being withheld by The Associated Press out of concern for the safety of his family. “Good-for-nothing! You don’t have anything to do but to kill people. We’ll kill you one after another.”
Burkina Faso’s military has denied responsibility for the killings, which are a potential war crime under international law.
A frame-by-frame analysis of the 83-second video by the AP and an examination of satellite imagery shows the killings happened inside a military base about 2 kilometers (1 1/4 miles) northwest of Ouahigouya, a regional capital close to where Adama lived. From their uniforms and vehicles, the AP also determined troops in the video were members of Burkina Faso’s security forces, which until recently received military training and hardware from the United States and European Union.
Through exclusive interviews with Adama’s mother and uncle, the AP was also able to reconstruct his final hours. In response to a request for comment about the AP’s findings, the U.S. government condemned the killings as “horrific” and called for the perpetrators to be held accountable.
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Burkina Faso is at the epicenter of Islamic extremist violence cutting across Africa. For seven years, the landlocked country has been wracked by violence linked to al-Qaida and the Islamic State group that has killed thousands, displaced about 10% of the country’s 20 million people and destabilized the nation.
Frustration at the government’s inability to stem the violence led to two coups last year by military juntas vowing to stamp out the insurgency. Yet little has changed, with Burkina Faso overtaking Afghanistan as the nation with the most deaths globally from extremist violence, according to a recent report by the Global Terrorism Index.
A former French colony that won its independence in 1960, Burkina Faso is a majority Muslim country that was initially spared jihadi violence that began in neighboring Mali 10 years ago. France sent troops into the region to drive back the Islamic militants in 2013. The violence has since swept across the Sahel region, the vast semiarid area south of the Sahara.
Despite the jihadi violence, some civilians say they are now more afraid of Burkina Faso’s security forces, who they accuse of extrajudicial killings and the disappearance of untold numbers of others accused of supporting the militants. Too often children are victims of the conflict.
The killings have grown under the junta led by Capt. Ibrahim Traore, who seized power in September. Traore promised to stem the violence, but people say they fear the repressive regime as security in the country deteriorates.
Part of the junta’s strategy has been to recruit some 50,000 volunteer fighters to serve alongside the military, but residents say this has only contributed to civilian killings as the volunteers round up anyone they suspect of ties to the extremists.
Often those swept up by government forces are ethnic Fulani, a largely Muslim group who make up less than 10% of the population and mostly live in the north, where fighting has been most intense. The Fulani are perceived to be working with the militants, who target them for recruitment in part because of their historic grievances with the state and the fact that they live in regions where the militants have seized large areas.
On the day that Adama, who was Fulani, disappeared his grandmother combed their village searching for him. Hours later she learned the truth: Her grandson and a fellow cattle herder the family identified only as Ousseni had been seized and blindfolded by six men on motorbikes and taken to a military base. Ousseni, who is not Fulani, told her the security forces briefly questioned him before releasing him.
Ousseni said while the boys were locked up he overheard the troops accuse them of being jihadis. Fearful for his life, Ousseni fled the country soon after speaking to Adama’s grandmother.
The video showing Adama’s head crushed by a rock began circulating on WhatsApp chat groups around Feb. 14. A few days later, the teen’s body was found on a roadside several kilometers (miles) from the military base where the video was filmed.
The AP spoke to members of Adama’s family who fled their homes after he disappeared. Adama’s uncle heard his nephew was abducted by security forces from the boy’s grandmother, who recounted what Ousseni had told her. Adama’s mother heard separately about her son’s seizure from a relative, who saw him grabbed by security forces. Neither Adama’s uncle nor his mother wanted their names used for fear of reprisal.
During an interview with the AP last month, the 40-year-old uncle shook his head as he replayed the video showing his nephew’s lifeless body.
“No one can escape death, but it is the way you die that makes a difference. This way of dying is so horrible,” he said. He recognized his nephew from the blue shorts he was wearing and his body, he said.
Adama’s mother has not seen the video; the family has kept it from her to spare her further anguish. His body was buried by neighbors.
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Nearly 300 civilians have been killed in attacks involving Burkina Faso security forces between October and February, compared to about 100 during the same period a year ago, according to the Armed Conflict Location & Event Data Project, or ACLED. The violence has also taken a sharp ethnic turn, with the Fulani, including children, increasingly targeted by security forces because they are suspected of supporting the jihadis, according to rights organizations.
“During sweep operations as part of the fight against terrorism, most of the children arrested are Fulani. Those children generally tend the cattle,” said Dr. Daouda Diallo, a pharmacologist and general secretary of the Collective Against Impunity and Stigmatization of Communities, a local rights group.
He said security forces mistakenly suspect the children of being “spies who inform the terrorists. And that’s why they’re … arrested.”
Amid the violence against civilians and ethnic divisions, the junta is trying to project an image of national unity.
Murals of soldiers mingling with residents and calling for an end to extremist violence line the capital’s streets. In one, a soldier and a civilian raise a torch over the words, “Overcoming terrorism together.” In another, a large red “X” is painted under the words “No to stigmatization.”
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Jean-Emmanuel Ouedraogo, a spokesman for Burkina Faso’s government, denied its military was responsible for the deaths of the boys shown in the video. He told the AP that militants often disguise themselves as security forces and film their actions in order to blame the government.
“The training of our soldiers and our (volunteers) include a large component on human rights and in all units we have provost marshals who keep watch,” he said.
But using visual evidence from the video, the AP was able to match the location it was filmed to a military base named Camp Zondoma northwest of Ouahigouya, not far from where Adama was reported abducted. The buildings and trees in the video are consistent with recent satellite images of a compound within the base. The shadows cast by objects in the video puts the time at around 11 a.m.
Analysis of the soldiers’ uniforms and their vehicles show they are consistent with those used by Burkina Faso’s armed forces. To aid the fight against the Islamic State group and al-Qaida, the U.S. and EU have provided Burkina Faso with tens of millions of dollars worth of military training and equipment, including armored vehicles, drones, communications gear, uniforms, helmets and body armor.
Two camouflaged pickup trucks shown in the video are Toyota Land Cruiser Series 70s with seats for troops mounted in the back. They are the same model supplied to Burkina Faso by the U.S. and EU.
A larger troop carrier seen in the video is a Mercedes-Benz Atego. The U.S. Defense Department delivered 10 trucks of that model and color to Burkina Faso in 2014.
Four security force members in the video wore shirts with the Burkina Faso flag on the left arm, and the boots some wore appeared to be Mil-Tecs, the same German brand the EU recently provided to Burkina Faso’s military.
Documents indicate Camp Zondoma is home to the 12th Commando Infantry Regiment of the Burkinabe army, though the AP was unable to conclusively link the uniforms worn by the men to that specific unit.
The AP shared its findings with the Human Rights Center at the University of California, Berkeley, which conducts research on war crimes and other serious violations of international humanitarian law and human rights. The center concurred that the visual evidence shows the video was filmed at the military base outside Ouahigouya and that the uniforms and trucks are consistent with those used by government troops in Burkina Faso.
In a response to the AP, U.S. State Department spokesperson Vedant Patel said foreign assistance to Burkina Faso has been restricted since the military overthrew the democratically elected government in January 2022. U.S. officials have repeatedly raised the importance of protecting and respecting human rights with Burkina Faso’s leaders, he said.
“We strongly condemn the horrific violence as portrayed in the video,” Patel said. “Allegations of human rights violations and abuses must be investigated fairly and those determined to be responsible held accountable.”
EU support for Burkina Faso’s security and defense sector has specifically focused on human rights and international humanitarian law and no lethal weapons have been delivered or financed, said Nabila Massrali, an EU spokesperson. The EU is also investing in Burkina Faso’s military justice system and the military police to fight impunity, she said.
While the AP cannot verify the exact date the video was recorded, a former Burkinabe government official and a soldier said the boys were killed after an attack by militants on a volunteer fighter outpost on Feb. 13, the day before the video first appeared on social media. They spoke on condition of anonymity because of the sensitivity of the issue.
Security reports gathered by ACLED, the data analysis group, show that Islamic militants attacked the volunteers that day, killing at least one and injuring two. According to the former government official, army reinforcements arrived soon after, and the killings in the video were carried out by security forces.
On Feb. 15, the day after the video appeared online, the chief of staff for Burkina Faso’s armed forces issued an order for soldiers to stop disseminating images of operations on social networks, according to a copy obtained by the AP.
“These disseminations of controversial images could have negative consequences and influence on the dynamics” of the security forces, it said.
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As security deteriorates in Burkina Faso, children are bearing the brunt from all sides, rights groups say. Three times more children were killed during the first nine months of 2022 than in the same period a year earlier, according to UNICEF. Most died from gunshot wounds during attacks on their villages or from improvised explosive devices or other remnants of war, it said.
“We are concerned by the impact of counter-terrorism measures on children associated with armed groups while preventing and combatting threats to national security,” said Virginia Gamba, special representative of the U.N. secretary-general for children and armed conflict. Children associated with armed forces and groups should be treated as victims in line with international juvenile justice standards, she said.
Despite the Burkinabe government’s claim that their forces were not responsible for the deaths, conflict experts said militants don’t typically commit atrocities and blame state security forces. Nor do they kill children, for fear of alienating local populations.
“Jihadists usually carry (out) public executions against those collaborating with the state or opposition groups and will claim responsibility to send a message. They also don’t execute children so they could maintain popularity among the population,” said Rida Lyammouri, senior fellow at the Policy Center for the New South, a Moroccan-based think tank.
Stephen Rapp, who served as the U.S. Ambassador at Large for War Crimes Issues during the Obama administration, said the killings of Adama and the other boys in the video were war crimes under the Geneva Conventions and could be prosecuted by the International Criminal Court, of which Burkina Faso is a party.
“This would be a war crime even if the children had helped jihadis or had been child soldiers themselves,” said Rapp, the chief prosecutor in the trial of the former Liberian dictator Charles Taylor, who was convicted in 2012 of war crimes committed during the bloody civil war in Sierra Leone.
“Persons not taking part in hostilities as well as detained combatants are entitled to humane treatment and killing them is murder as a war crime under international law,” Rapp said. “As such these soldiers could be prosecuted in the ICC.”
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Adama’s mother said there was no sign her son had become radicalized when he returned to Ouahigouya a year ago after spending a decade studying at a Quranic school in the western town of Nouna. While he was at the school she had no contact with her son except for occasional phone calls.
Their reunion last year was supposed to be the start of a new life together, she said.
“We were thinking of building a common life and living together in joy. He would get married and build a home. Unfortunately, we didn’t have that chance,” the 52-year-old woman said. Dressed in a long veil with matching silver bracelets on each arm, she lit up every time she spoke of her son’s life and the dreams they had, but quickly turned somber when she remembered his death.
An energetic child, Adama learned to walk before even crawling and was always innovative, playing make-believe with his younger siblings, she said.
After returning to Ouahigouya, he lived with his grandmother. But whenever Adama visited, his mother said, they’d stay up for hours talking about her life as a girl and his plans for the future. He wanted to be an imam and educate people, she said.
She recalled him studying the Quran, often by candlelight at night and quizzing neighbors about its teachings, always clutching his white prayer beads. He had the beads with him on the day he was seized, family members said.
The last time Adama’s mother saw him was in October, when he spent several weeks at her home. As he left, she warned him to be careful because the situation had become dangerous, and never to stray far from his grandmother’s house. When they last spoke in February, shortly before he was killed, they were making plans to reunite for the Muslim holiday of Ramadan.
Adama’s family has been too afraid to visit his grave, worried about being targeted by security forces.
“If he had lived long, I am sure he would have helped develop our community,” his mother said. “He would have become an imam to teach people to be good Muslims. He would have helped people live together and he would have supported the needy.″
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AP Global Investigative Reporter Michael Biesecker reported from Washington.
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VIENNA, Va., May 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- With more than 24 million Americans living with asthma and 50+ million with allergies, it's vital they have greater access to medical care and insurance to help ensure successful health outcomes. A safe and expedited approval process for new medical treatments in the United States is also critical to support patients' needs.
These are among the top issues at Allergy & Asthma Network's 25th annual Allergy & Asthma Day Capitol Hill (AADCH) on May 3-4 in Washington, DC. The event will be held both in person and virtually. The theme this year is "Access, Affordability and Innovation."
During AADCH, patients, families, advocates, healthcare professionals and industry partners canvas Capitol Hill to meet with federal legislators and their staff. The goal is to help raise awareness of and discuss legislation to end needless death and suffering due to asthma, allergies and related conditions.
This year, Allergy & Asthma Network has scheduled in-person and virtual visits with members of Congress and policymakers. The Network will also host its annual Congressional Lunch Briefing on May 4 at 12 noon ET. It will feature the Congressional Asthma & Allergy Caucus, presentations from leading allergists, the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and patient testimonials.
"We're excited to head to Capitol Hill in person this year to advocate for legislation and policies that put patients' needs first," says Allergy & Asthma Network President and CEO Tonya Winders. "Expanding access to high-quality, affordable care will help ensure successful health outcomes, especially for those who live in underserved communities. Black, Hispanic/Latino and Native American patients with asthma or COVID-19 are at higher risk for hospitalization and death.
"We also need greater access to innovative therapies and health technologies, such as biologic medications, immunotherapy, telehealth and remote patient monitoring."
In addition to access to care, Allergy & Asthma Network urges Congress to support a host of bills under consideration. These include:
- Elijah E. Cummings Family Asthma Act – expands federal and state efforts to improve care nationwide for people living with asthma
- Food Labeling Modernization Act – improves food labeling for people living with food allergies.
- Safe Step Act – requires health plans to provide an exception process for any medication considered for step therapy.
Allergy & Asthma Network advocates for federal funding in support of asthma and allergy programs at NIH, U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and EPA, among others. For a complete list of AADCH issues and priorities, visit our Advocacy Center at https://advocacy.allergyasthmanetwork.org.
Virtual advocates are invited to tune into the Congressional Lunch Briefing livestream on May 4, starting at 12 noon ET. They are also asked to send letters and emails to members of Congress and post on social media throughout May 4 using #AADCH2020. Register for the livestream at AADCH.org.
"The more advocates who connect with legislators, the more powerful our voice and the greater our impact," Winders says.
About Allergy & Asthma Network
Allergy & Asthma Network is the leading nonprofit patient outreach, education, advocacy and research organization for people with asthma, allergies and related conditions. Our patient-centered network unites patients, families, caregivers, health professionals, industry partners and government decision makers to improve health and quality of life for all people with asthma and allergies. We specialize in making medically accurate health information understandable to all while promoting evidence-based standards of care. Learn more at AllergyAsthmaNetwork.org.
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News from NPR A deadly church shooting exposes the complexities of Taiwanese and Chinese identities By Emily Feng Published June 8, 2022 at 3:54 AM CDT Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Email A deadly shooting at a Taiwanese church in California exposes rising tensions between Taiwan and China. Copyright 2022 NPR | https://www.iowapublicradio.org/news-from-npr/2022-06-08/a-deadly-church-shooting-exposes-the-complexities-of-taiwanese-and-chinese-identities | 2022-06-08 09:50:41 | 0 | https://www.iowapublicradio.org/news-from-npr/2022-06-08/a-deadly-church-shooting-exposes-the-complexities-of-taiwanese-and-chinese-identities |
WASHINGTON, Aug. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- David Long, CEO of the National Electrical Contractors Association (NECA), issued the following statement as President Biden signed the CHIPS and Science Act into law:
On behalf of our 4,000 contractors across America, NECA has supported the push for bipartisan legislation that provides the investment and resources to help America's domestic manufacturing capabilities for economic growth. I would like to thank Majority Leader Schumer, Minority Leader McConnell, Speaker Pelosi, and all the members of Congress who worked in a bipartisan fashion to prioritize America's future. This legislation will create new job opportunities for our contractors and their employees and will ensure our nation's economic competitiveness.
NECA applauds President Biden for signing the CHIPS and Science Act into law. Over the past year, NECA has been working with the Biden Administration and members of Congress to invest in America's economic growth, national security, and supply chain reinforcement to maintain U.S. global competitiveness.
NECA contractors are ready to go to work with its partners to build America's newest innovation of semiconductor chips and manufacturing plants in America. NECA applauds President Biden for signing this critical legislation into law today.
The National Electrical Contractors Association (NECA) is a National Trade Association and the leading voice of the $202 billion electrical contracting industry that brings power, light, and communication technology to buildings and communities across the U.S. NECA collectively represents over 4,000 electrical contractor members served by 118 local Chapters across the country. NECA employs a unionized workforce with contracts collectively bargained with the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW).
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As the fire season in Canada heads deeper into uncharted territory, burning more land than in any year on record, it continues to generate excessive amounts of smoke, polluting the air in both Canada and the United States.
It is likely that smoke will continue its invasions, as Canada’s fire season is expected to run until at least September. But already, data sources make clear just how polluted the air has already been, and it’s bad news for public health.
A sea of Code Purple and Red
During May and June, 17 states from the northern Plains to the East Coast saw Code Purple conditions, according to Environmental Protection Agency data, signifying very unhealthy air on the Air Quality Index (AQI). Twelve more states observed Code Red conditions, the next-most-polluted level.
In Canada, six provinces observed Code Purple conditions, with five topping out at Code Maroon — the most polluted level.
Code Red or worse pollution is generally rare in most of the Lower 48, other than on the Fourth of July, when smoke from fireworks reduces air quality.
The two main incursions of smoke in the Eastern United States during June broke numerous records on the AQI scale:
- The Allentown area of eastern Pennsylvania saw its AQI reach 309 (Code Maroon), one of the highest daily averages for smoke pollution on record in the United States.
- New York City reached its highest AQI on record, 254 (Code Purple) in early June.
- Syracuse, N.Y., had never experienced Code Red levels before June 7, when it soared past Code Red range into Code Purple with an AQI of 233. The city saw four days reach at least Code Red during the month.
- Milwaukee, Indianapolis and Cleveland reached Code Red levels or worse on a record-high three days in late June, with AQIs as high as 245, 234 and 260, respectively — all in the Code Purple range.
Many other cities, including Washington, Buffalo, Chicago and Minneapolis, tested or bested records for smoke pollution.
Multiple outbreaks affected multiple regions
The first major smoke outbreak of the season came in mid-May, originating from fires in Alberta and British Columbia. The smoke pollution was extreme not only in those Canadian provinces but also in the northern and central Plains and Rockies in the United States.
As June began, new blazes erupted in eastern Canada, and they have been delivering smoke pollution ever since. Between June 6 and 9, unprecedented smoke pollution smothered the Northeast.
Another quick burst of smoke, primarily from fires in western Canada, moved into the Upper Midwest on June 14 and 15. It was the year’s most significant smoke event for much of Minnesota.
June closed with fires raging in Quebec and Ontario. The month’s second-to-last week featured the worst air of the year so far in northern New England. Then the smoke increased and headed south, becoming the year’s worst air quality event across the Great Lakes, the Ohio Valley and parts of the Mid-Atlantic and Southeast. That outbreak lingered in smaller amounts until about last Saturday.
An exceptional number of bad air days
From the northern Plains to the Mid-Atlantic, a huge area has encountered multiple days with bad air quality because of smoke pollution.
The states that have seen the most Code Red or worse days are Wisconsin, New York and Pennsylvania. Within this zone, a small area from north-central Pennsylvania to near Elmira. N.Y., saw six days with Code Red or worse air quality. So did a small sliver north of Watertown, N.Y.
New York City has seen four Code Red days, while Washington has seen three and Chicago two.
Bad-air days have been even more frequent in Canada. Despite fewer air-quality monitoring locations, a number of places have seen Code Red conditions on 10 or more days; one location near Grande Prairie in Alberta has logged 19 so far.
Among the largest cities in Canada, Edmonton has seen the most Code Red days with eight. In the east, Val d’Or, a city of about 20,000 nearer the fires in Quebec, has witnessed 11 Code Red days. Ottawa has seen six code reds, Windsor four and Calgary three.
The number of cumulative days with compromised air quality matters. Smoke pollution contains fine particulate matter, referred to as PM2.5, which is considered especially harmful because it can be inhaled through your lungs and enter the bloodstream. It can cause respiratory problems and, in more severe cases, heart attacks, decreased lung function and even premature death, according to the EPA.
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Recount efforts hold up Pennsylvania election certifications
By MARK SCOLFORO
Associated Press
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Pennsylvania elections officials say “a handful” of counties haven’t fully reported results from this month’s election, at least in part because organized efforts to seek recounts are pending in court. The Department of State declined to say Tuesday how many of the state’s 67 counties failed to meet the deadline for certification. That deadline was by the end of the day Monday. Challenges organized or supported by Republican and other conservative groups are being pursued weeks after the election was held without evidence emerging of problems that might change the results. The Department of State needs certified election results from all counties so it can compile the official results. | https://localnews8.com/news/ap-national/2022/11/29/recount-efforts-hold-up-pennsylvania-election-certifications/ | 2022-11-30 00:52:31 | 0 | https://localnews8.com/news/ap-national/2022/11/29/recount-efforts-hold-up-pennsylvania-election-certifications/ |
PINELLAS COUNTY, Fla. (WFLA) — Clean-up efforts have begun after Hurricane Ian left behind lots of damage across Florida.
Many residents in Pinellas County may be wondering what they should do about debris, damage and used sandbags following the storm.
Pinellas County leaders offered tips on what you should do:
What to do with debris on your property:
- Residents of unincorporated Pinellas County: Small branches and associated debris can be bundled, bagged or placed in trash cans for regular pick up by waste haulers. For larger debris, property owners need to make their own arrangements for removal. Residents can take large amounts of debris to Pinellas County Solid Waste, 3095 114th Avenue North, St. Petersburg, which will be open Friday and Saturday from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Normal disposal fees apply.
- City residents: Check with your municipality for debris removal instructions.
Here’s how to report damage to your home or property:
If you have storm-related damage to your home, report it at storm.pinellascounty.org. Click the tab for “Report Damages to Your Home.” Although you must file private property damage with your insurance company, documenting these damages with the County can help our community apply for possible state and federal aid during our recovery.
Reporting damage to roads or other public property (e.g. trees blocking roadway)
- Go to storm.pinellascounty.org and click on the SeeClickFix link. Enter the location and a brief description.
For sandbags that did not come into contact with floodwaters:
- Keep and store clean sandbags for preparation for future events. Hurricane season runs from June 1 through Nov. 30, with most storms occurring between mid-August and late October.
- Spread sand on lawns or landscape beds. Place the empty bags in your garbage bin (do not place the bags in your recycling bin).
- Pinellas County Environmental Management advises residents to not dump their sandbags onto the beach. Sand used to help stop flooding may be different from beach sand and can cause issues for turtle nesting, among other problems.
Sandbags that have come in contact with flood water can become contaminated with bacteria.
For sandbags that have come into contact with floodwaters:
- Bring used sandbags, separated from other waste to the Pinellas County Solid Waste Disposal Complex, 3095 114th Avenue North, St. Petersburg. Disposal fees apply.
Please do not dispose of any sand or full sandbags in your regular trash. The sand does not burn and will not convert to energy in the county’s Waste-to-Energy Facility. Furthermore, do not mix sandbags with yard debris. The sand is abrasive and damages equipment used to grind yard debris into mulch.
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Rockets vs. Pelicans: Odds, spread, over/under and other Vegas lines - March 19
On Sunday, March 19, 2023 at Toyota Center, the New Orleans Pelicans (33-37) will aim to end a three-game road losing streak when squaring off versus the Houston Rockets (18-52), airing at 7:00 PM ET on BSNO and SportsNet SW.
In this article, you can see odds and spreads for the Pelicans vs. Rockets matchup across multiple sportsbooks.
Rockets vs. Pelicans Game Info
- Date: Sunday, March 19, 2023
- Time: 7:00 PM ET
- How to Watch on TV: BSNO and SportsNet SW
- Location: Houston, Texas
- Venue: Toyota Center
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Rockets vs. Pelicans Odds, Spread, Over/Under
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Rockets vs. Pelicans Betting Trends
- The Pelicans have a +28 scoring differential, putting up 113.9 points per game (16th in the league) and allowing 113.5 (15th in the NBA).
- The Rockets' -541 scoring differential (being outscored by 7.7 points per game) is a result of putting up 110.4 points per game (29th in NBA) while giving up 118.1 per outing (25th in league).
- The teams average 224.3 points per game combined, 3.2 fewer than this matchup's total.
- These teams allow 231.6 points per game combined, 4.1 more points than the total for this contest.
- New Orleans has covered 32 times in 70 matchups with a spread this season.
- Houston has put together a 27-37-6 ATS record so far this year.
Rockets and Pelicans NBA Title Odds
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NEW YORK, Sept. 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Klein Law Firm announces that a class action complaint has been filed on behalf of shareholders of Enochian BioSciences, Inc. (NASDAQ: ENOB) alleging that the Company violated federal securities laws.
Class Period: January 17, 2018 to June 27, 2022
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CLASS ACTION CASE DETAILS: The filed complaint alleges that Enochian BioSciences, Inc. made materially false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (1) the Company's co-founder and inventor Serhat Gumrukcu was engaged in a variety of frauds; (2) Gumrukcu was not a licensed doctor anywhere in the world; (4) as a result of the foregoing, Gumrukcu's purported contributions to the Company lacked a reasonable basis; (5) as a result of the foregoing, the Company had overstated its commercial prospects; (6) Gumrukcu had improperly diverted approximately $20 million from Enochian to entities he owned; and (7) as a result of the foregoing, defendants' positive statements about the Company's business, operations, and prospects were materially misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis.
WHAT THIS MEANS TO YOU AS A SHAREHOLDER: If you have suffered a loss in Enochian you have until September 26, 2022 to petition the court for lead plaintiff status. Your ability to share in any recovery doesn't require that you serve as a lead plaintiff.
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MONTREAL, July 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ - Lightspeed Commerce Inc. (NYSE: LSPD) (TSX: LSPD), today announced it will report first quarter 2024 financial results before the market open on Thursday, August 3, 2023. Powering the world's best businesses, Lightspeed is the unified POS and payments platform for ambitious entrepreneurs to accelerate growth, provide the best customer experiences and become a go-to destination in their space. Management will host a conference call and webcast to discuss the Company's financial results at 8:00am ET on Thursday, August 3, 2023.
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BUENOS AIRES, Argentina — A man tried to kill Argentina's politically powerful Vice President Cristina Fernández outside her home, but the handgun misfired, the country's president said.
The man was quickly overpowered by her security officers in the incident Thursday night, officials said.
President Alberto Fernández, who is not related to the vice president, a former president herself, said the pistol did not discharge when the man tried to fire it.
“A man pointed a firearm at her head and pulled the trigger,” the president said in a national broadcast following the incident. He said the firearm was loaded with five bullets but “didn’t fire even though the trigger was pulled.”
The vice president did not appear to have suffered any injury, and the man was overpowered within seconds as he stood among a crowd of her supporters.
Gina De Bai, a witness who was near the vice president during the incident, told The Associated Press she heard “the sound of the trigger being pulled.” She said she didn’t realize it was a handgun until the man was rushed by security personnel.
President Fernández called it “the most serious incident since we recovered democracy” in 1983 after a military dictatorship and urged political leaders, and society at large, to repudiate the attempted shooting.
The attack came as the vice president is facing a trial for alleged acts of corruption during her 2007-2015 presidency — charges that she vehemently denies and that have led her supporters to surround her home in the upscale Recoleta neighborhood of Argentina’s capital.
Video broadcast on local television channels showed Fernández exiting her vehicle surrounded by supporters when a man is seen extending his hand with what looks like a pistol. The vice president ducks as people around the apparent gunman appear shocked at what is happening.
Unverified video posted on social media shows the pistol almost touched Fernández’s face.
The alleged gunman was identified as Fernando André Sabag Montiel, a Brazilian citizen, said an official at the Security Ministry, who spoke on condition of anonymity. He does not have a criminal record, the official said. ading that the weapon was a .32-caliber Bersa.
The president declared Friday a holiday “so the Argentine people can, in peace and harmony, express itself in defense of life, democracy and in solidarity with our vice president."
Supporters of the vice president have been gathering in the streets surrounding her home since last week, when a prosecutor called for a 12-year sentence for Fernández as well as a life-long prohibition in holding public office in the corruption case.
Shortly after the incident, government officials were quick to decry what they called an assassination attempt.
“When hate and violence are imposed over the debate of ideas, societies are destroyed and generate situations like the one seen today: an assassination attempt,” Economy Minister Sergio Massa said.
Cabinet ministers issued a news release saying they “energetically condemn the attempted homicide" of the vice president. “What happened tonight is of extreme gravity and threatens democracy, institutions and the rule of law.”
Former President Mauricio Macri, a conservative who succeeded the left-of-center Fernández in the presidency, also condemned the attack. “This very serious event demands an immediate and profound clarification by the judiciary and security forces,” Macri wrote on Twitter.
Patricia Bullrich, president of the opposition Republican Proposal party, criticized President Fernández's reaction to the attack, accusing him of “playing with fire.” She said that “instead of seriously investigating a serious incident, he accuses the opposition and the press, decreeing a national holiday to mobilize activists.”
Tensions have been running high in the Recoleta neighborhood since the weekend, when the vice president’s supporters clashed with police in the streets surrounding her apartment amid an effort by law enforcement officers to clear the area. Following the clashes, what had been a strong police presence around the vice president’s apartment was reduced.
When Fernández leaves her apartment every day at around noon, she greets supporters and signs autographs before getting in her vehicle to go to the Senate. She repeats the same routine every evening.
Following the incident, allies of the vice president quickly pointed the finger at the opposition for what they said is hateful speech that promotes violence. In recent days, several key officials have said opposition leaders were looking for a fatality.
“This is a historic event in Argentina that must be a before-and-after,” Buenos Aires Gov. Axel Kicillof said.
Regional leaders also condemned the attack.
“We send our solidarity to the vice president in this attempt against her life,” Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro said on Twitter.
Former Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula Da Silva, who is a candidate in that nation’s presidential election next month, also expressed solidarity with Fernández, calling her a “victim of a fascist criminal who doesn’t know how to respect differences and diversity.”
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Associated Press writer Daniel Politi in Santiago, Chile, contributed to this report. | https://www.weareiowa.com/article/news/nation-world/argentina-vp-attempted-assassination/507-4ad9171a-a259-4a92-93df-e66c140c7051 | 2022-09-02 14:14:31 | 0 | https://www.weareiowa.com/article/news/nation-world/argentina-vp-attempted-assassination/507-4ad9171a-a259-4a92-93df-e66c140c7051 |
Ravil Maganov died this week. He was 67, and chairman of Lukoil, the Russian oil company. Lukoil released a statement that he "passed away following a severe illness."
Tass, the state-owned Russian news agency, says Mr. Maganov fell out of a 6th floor hospital window. They called it a suicide.
It may be pertinent to mention that shortly after Russia invaded Ukraine, the board of Lukoil called for the "soonest possible end" to the conflict.
Ravil Maganov is one of several Russian energy oligarchs who have died this year under murky circumstances. Their demise may remind you of previous epidemics of "accidents. Being a critic of Russia's government can be hazardous to your health.
In May of 2020, as coronavirus cases surged, two Russian doctors and a medic, according to local media, fell from hospital windows. The doctors died.
The Committee to Protect Journalists says dozens of Russian reporters have been killed since 2000, while investigating corruption. A number of them inexplicably fell from windows. Their deaths have been ruled accidents or suicides.
"These 'accidents' are no accident," Richard Haass, president of the Council on Foreign Relations, told us. "Nor are these 'suicides' suicides. They are a tool of the state to silence critics and intimidate would-be critics."
Alexei Navalny, the jailed Russian opposition leader, sent a series of tweets this week through his lawyers following the death Mikhail Gorbachev, who famously released Soviet political prisoners:
"The fact that today people like me find out about his death through loudspeakers in their prison cells perfectly characterizes the transformation of my country," he said.
When Mr. Gorbachev resigned as the last president of the USSR in 1991, he might have been more popular overseas than at home. But he didn't invade Ukraine and other republics when they voted to be free of the Soviet Union. He survived a failed coup attempt, and had its leaders arrested--not thrown out of windows.
"He stepped down peacefully and voluntarily," Alexi Navalny reminded us this week, "respecting the will of his constituents."
President Putin did not attend Mikhail Gorbahev's funeral.
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WILLIAMSON, WV (WOWK) — The City of Williamson, West Virginia, created a special way for Tug Valley kids to get their letters sent to Santa this holiday season.
Mayor Charlie Hatfield announced a custom, airbrushed mailbox is now outside the Williamson City Fire Department on Fourth Avenue. Hatfield says letters dropped off in the box will be “directly and expressly” sent to Santa Claus at the North Pole!
“In high-level discussions with the US Postal Service, the Province of the North Pole, and emissaries of Santa Claus; we have reached an agreement where ‘Letters to Santa’ from kids of the Tug Valley Area will be directly and expressly delivered to Santa Claus once deposited in this special mailbox that will be placed in front of the Williamson City Fire Department,” Hatfield said.
The mailbox is custom designed with a U.S. Mail candy cane logo on the front, plus airbrushed paintings of Santa, The Polar Express, and Frosty the Snow Man with Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer on the sides and backside. The mail slot on the front is even painted gold!
Hatfield said this is just one of many special projects the City of Williamson is working on. Apparently, the city tried to have the mailbox ready last year, but the deadline was missed, so it is ready for this year instead.
Mayor Hatfield thanked all who were involved in helping finish the mailbox: City Postmaster John Masters, Williamson Fire City Fire Department and Fire Chief Joey Carey, plus Dan Hicks, Brannon Rocap and airbrush artist Curtis Edwards.
The City of Williamson says the mailbox is a “Collaboration of fun, and a treasure for kids of all ages to enjoy the magical moments of the season.”
(Video above courtesy of City of Williamson, WV)
The mailbox was set up during Williamson’s Christmas festivities and parade on Saturday, Nov. 26.
“So come and look at it,” Hatfield said. “Get your letters written. Kids, start writing them now so Santa can get them!” | https://www.wowktv.com/news/local/west-virginia-town-decorates-special-holiday-mailbox-featuring-painting-of-polar-express/ | 2022-11-28 02:37:34 | 1 | https://www.wowktv.com/news/local/west-virginia-town-decorates-special-holiday-mailbox-featuring-painting-of-polar-express/ |
A cold front will be moving into our area today then stalling out for much of the work week. This will result in an increased chance for more widespread showers and thunderstorms for the start of our week. A few of the showers and thunderstorms may be on the heavy and hefty side at times.
All of this activity over the next several days will alter our high and low temperatures. Most of the high temperatures will be in the 80s and at times will increase into the low 90s. Along with that, low temperatures will teeter right around 70 degrees. Depending on where exactly this stalled front sets up, will depend on who sees the greatest amount of rainfall.
Right now, that looks to be our South Western counties from the Golden Triangle region down into Attala county. This region could see 2-3 inches over the next week.
We start to dry out and warm back into the upper 80s low 90s towards the end of the week and into the weekend.
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WASHINGTON — Nearly 30 million Americans who got extra government help with grocery bills during the pandemic will soon see that aid shrink — and there’s a big push to make sure they’re not surprised.
Officials in 32 states and other jurisdictions have been using texts, voicemails, snail mail, flyers and social media posts — all in multiple languages — to let recipients know that their extra food stamps end after February's payments.
“One of the scenarios you don’t want to see is the first time they’re aware of it is in the checkout line at the grocery store,” said Ellen Vollinger, an official with the Food Research & Action Center, a nonprofit organization.
For the average recipient, the change will mean about $90 less per month, though for many, it could be much more, an analysis shows. Benefits will return to usual levels, which are based largely on a household's income, size and certain expenses, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, which oversees the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP.
A public notice in Michigan urged the 1.3 million recipients in that state to “seek needed resources” to make up for the cuts.
“We want to make sure our clients are prepared for this change, as we realize inflation is affecting all of us,” said Lewis Roubal with the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services.
Jacqueline Benitez, 21, who works as a preschool teacher in Bellflower, California, expects a significant cut, perhaps half, of the $250 in food benefits she has received since 2020 through CalFresh, the state’s SNAP program.
"It’s such a lifesaver,” said Benitez, who was previously homeless, but now lives in a subsidized one-bedroom apartment. “Food is such a huge expense. It’s a little nerve-wracking to think about not having that.”
Benitez said she’s already thinking twice about paying $5 for fresh fruit.
“What happens if it goes bad?” she said.
The emergency program was enacted by Congress at the start of the pandemic in March 2020 and expanded a year later. Originally, the extra benefits were intended to continue as long as the COVID-19 public health emergency was in force. It's now set to expire in May.
But 18 states have already rolled back payments for more than 10 million people and Congress decided to end the program early, trading the extra benefits for a new permanent program that provides extra money to low-income families to replace school meals during the summer.
Experts credit the emergency funds with making sure most Americans had enough food to eat, despite the pandemic. About 10% of U.S. households had trouble obtaining sufficient food in 2020 and 2021, roughly unchanged from pre-COVID levels.
SNAP benefits can rise and fall with inflation and other factors. Maximum benefits went up by 12% in October to reflect an annual cost-of-living adjustment boosted by higher prices for foods and other goods. But payments went down for those who also receive Social Security because of the 8.7% cost-of-living increase in that program on Jan 1.
In most such cases, purchasing power should hold steady, said Stacy Dean, USDA deputy undersecretary for Food, Nutrition and Consumer Services.
“The emergency allotments were always intended to be temporary and they did tremendous good during a very difficult time in our country,” Dean said. “The process of unwinding from them will certainly be difficult for families who are counting on those benefits.”
The rollback is coming during a time when inflation, though improving, remains elevated and food prices are still high.
Shelley Boyd, 45, of Beaver, Pennsylvania, expects to make more trips to her local food pantry starting next month. She and her fiancé and teenage son started getting food stamps last year after both adults lost their jobs and unemployment benefits ran out. The family receives about $630 per month. They expect to lose about $95, if not more.
“That’s where our food pantry comes in,” Boyd said. “We visit them and do what you gotta do.”
At the same time, food pantries nationwide remain under “immense strain,” said Vince Hall, an official with Feeding America, a network of more than 200 food banks. Demand for help remains far above pre-pandemic levels, even as food banks face continued supply chain disruptions, higher food and transportation costs and lower food donations.
Andrew Cheyne, managing director of public policy for GRACE, a California-based anti-poverty organization, urged recipients to reach out now to county offices to update their eligibility and ensure they’re getting the maximum benefit possible. Changes in costs for shelter, child care, elder care and other expenses can affect food stamp benefits.
Recipients can also check other benefits, such as the federal Women, Infants and Children program and seek out refundable tax credits.
Cheyne and other advocates said the emergency benefits should have been extended indefinitely instead of cut prematurely.
“It’s just an unimaginable hunger cliff that folks were going to go over at some point,” he said. | https://www.11alive.com/article/news/nation-world/extra-covid-snap-benefits-ending/507-08b9ab29-21d3-46ec-afff-adb80cae12cb | 2023-02-23 16:57:44 | 1 | https://www.11alive.com/article/news/nation-world/extra-covid-snap-benefits-ending/507-08b9ab29-21d3-46ec-afff-adb80cae12cb |
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LONDON (AP) — It was a warm Saturday evening and a group of journalists had gathered at a Paris restaurant to enjoy the last weekend of summer. At sometime past midnight, phones around the table began to ring — seemingly all at once — as news desks contacted reporters and photographers to alert them that Princess Diana’s car had crashed in the Pont de l’Alma tunnel.
Here’s how the news of Diana's death unfolded in the early hours of Aug. 31, 1997, and the days that followed as told by journalists who covered the story for The Associated Press.
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Jocelyn Noveck, then Associated Press news editor in Paris:
“We were paying the bill and all of a sudden there was this cacophony of mobile phones going off. The first one that went off was a British reporter's, a British cameraman, and he just got up and started running. And the rest of us called out, `What happened?’ And he just said, `The Princess of Wales! Crash!’ And then kept running."
“The first thought there was oh, maybe one of the boats that go up and down the Seine, the Bateaux Mouches, maybe one of them is called the Princess of Wales and it crashed into the banks of the river. That sounded like a digestible story to imagine. But, of course, soon we realized that Diana had been in a car, in a limousine … the Mercedes had crashed.”
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Stuart McAlister, former Associated Press cameraman in Paris:
“I got down to the tunnel and it was chaos, absolute chaos. There were late-night revelers and tourists who, of course, were walking at that time of night to go back to their hotels. They were on top of the Pont de l’Alma looking down. They couldn’t see anything because they were on the top of the bridge. … The police were doing what they could to keep people back. Of course, having a press pass, I just jumped into the road, ran into the center of the road … I could very clearly see emergency vehicles and the Mercedes down in the tunnel. So I stood on this intersection and started filming what I could.”
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Jerome Delay, AP photographer:
“I parked my motorcycle, and as I parked it, I saw a police van pull out and with windows you could see through. And I saw some colleagues in that police van. My first thought was, ‘Well, if there is a picture to be made, they were there before — they have it. I’m just going to be here to pick up the pieces.’ Well, it turned out they made some pictures, that the rest of their film had been seized and everything. And I started to shoot from afar what was pretty much a car accident, of all things. … I don’t like to call it luck because this was not a very pleasant situation. People got hurt. People died. But they brought a tow truck and a crane to remove the vehicle, at which point I just moved. It was very easy. I mean, there was no real police blockade or anything like that stopping me from doing my work. I guess I was very discreet because I was not carrying 20 cameras around my neck and screaming to the world, ‘Let me go through, I’m a journalist, I have rights, blah, blah, blah.’ I was just making my way slowly to where I was supposed to be to be able to see. And I shot some pictures from the overhead as the car was pulled out of the tunnel on that flatbed truck. And it turns out, I think, over my 30 years at The Associated Press, that might be the worst picture I ever shot, but also the most published picture I ever shot, because, I guess, its historical value.”
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Chris Burns, former AP reporter:
“I went to the hospital, Salpetriere, where Diana was taken. And there we were watching as the flowers and the mourners were gathering outside and were waiting for news, waiting to hear something from the hospital, and it seemed like hours and it was hours. And finally they called a press conference before sunrise. And there the anesthesiologist was describing all the medical procedures that they went through to try to revive her. It was sort of painstaking. It took a while. We thought, ‘OK, well, well, is she alive? Is she dead?’ And then finally, after this long description, he said, ‘We were unable to revive her. We declared her deceased at …' I think it was 4 a.m. And there was this moment of silence, this sort of pause. The way I felt was: Princesses don’t die this way anyway, do they? … And then everybody was scrambling for their phones. But that sort of moment of denial was quite moving, actually. Moving.”
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Yves Dam Van, former AP cameraman in Paris:
“My first memory is that it felt like the sky had fallen on us. As a journalist, you kind of think of all the events that could happen. Diana was not on the list because she was an icon for everybody, and icons don’t die. When the phone rang after midnight and I was told the news, I remained bewildered. I thought: ‘It’s not possible, it cannot happen. It’s impossible, someone is playing a joke on me.’"
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After Diana’s death, the story shifted to London, where members of the public gathered outside her home to mourn the loss of a young woman they had watched grow from a shy teenager into a glamorous princess who championed causes ranging from AIDS treatment to land mine removal.
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Ted Anthony, AP reporter who traveled from New York to help cover the story:
“I remember walking through Kensington Gardens and seeing all these flowers and drawings. I remember one vividly from Moomina from the Maldives that stuck out to me, and they were all just talking about how important Diana was in their life and in the way that they saw the world in her work on AIDS, her work with charities, and simply her status as a woman who had persevered and endured. … The thing I remember the most was that people who wouldn’t normally have been affected by this type of thing told me that they were deeply affected. And the whole people’s princess notion and (former Prime Minister) Tony Blair speaking about her and all of that, it all came together to form this — the word surreal is overused — but I think that it was a surreal few days where you felt like you were sort of caught up in something and carried along on a wave. And your job was to watch and chronicle and try to understand. But you knew that it was bigger than any one person around you.”
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Maureen Johnson, former AP London reporter:
“I do remember being out on the streets around Westminster and a bit further away and just the sheer numbers of people that had come. There seemed to be very little traffic and just people of all colors and backgrounds … and carrying these heaps and heaps of flowers. And it was almost unreal. There was a sort of silence in the center of London. And it went on for a number of days.”
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Myron Belkind, former London bureau chief
“It just shows you the impact that one person could have and she did it from 1981 until 1997. Hard to imagine she died at age 36. And I think also going back to Westminster Abbey, how could we ever forget Elton John playing and singing "Goodbye, English Rose"? It was a moment that I think united the country and the world. Here I am at age 82. I think it’s hard to imagine that could have happened with anyone else (other) than Princess Diana … It’s a lesson for us to watch in the future. There are others who will come to the fore of the public and it will have impact, but hard to imagine it will rise to the level of the life of Princess Diana.” | https://www.seattlepi.com/entertainment/article/A-moment-in-time-AP-journalists-remember-Diana-s-17409467.php | 2022-08-31 12:37:22 | 0 | https://www.seattlepi.com/entertainment/article/A-moment-in-time-AP-journalists-remember-Diana-s-17409467.php |
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — Here’s a look at Friday’s business headlines with Jane King.
U.S. economy grew more than expected at end of 2022
Gross domestic product, the broadest measure we have of the economy, rose at a 2.9% annualized pace in the fourth quarter, slightly better than expected, new government number show.
Consumer spending weakened from the previous period but remained positive.
A sharp slide in housing helped pull down the GDP, while boosts in government spending and private investment aided growth.
IRS adds cryptocurrency question to tax forms
The IRS says taxpayers who are preparing their 2023 tax returns must answer a new question about cryptocurrencies, or face the (financial) consequences.
The question has to do with cryptocurrency and digital assets and any profits or losses made on those.
FDA calls on congress to regulate CBD
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration said Thursday that there are too many unknowns about CBD products to regulate them as food or supplements, and it called on Congress to create new rules for the massive and growing CBD market.
The marijuana-derived products have become increasingly popular in lotions, tinctures, and food, while their legal status has remained murky in the U.S.
Buzzfeed stocks soar after ai news
Buzzfeed stock surges 200% on plans to use OpenAI to write stories.
The media firm will churn out content with the help of the ChatGPT creator and has inked a partnership with Meta. | https://www.wishtv.com/news/business/fridays-business-headlines-220/ | 2023-01-27 15:47:20 | 1 | https://www.wishtv.com/news/business/fridays-business-headlines-220/ |
The Florida business leader brings deep experience in enterprise growth and strong community relationships to the Tampa General Hospital Board of Directors.
TAMPA, Fla., March 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Tampa General Hospital (TGH), one of the leading academic medical centers in the country, today announced the addition of Oscar J. Horton to its Board of Directors.
"The Tampa General Board of Directors is excited to welcome Oscar. His extensive knowledge and experience, paired with his strong ties within our community, will position us well to work with the executive leadership team on strategic planning and designing what's next for Tampa General and how that will shape the future of health care and medical research in Tampa Bay and beyond," said Phil Dingle, chairman of the Tampa General Hospital Board of Directors.
Upon approval of his appointment last month, Horton joined 14 other members on the Tampa General Board of Directors, adding to the Board's collective breadth and depth of expertise across various industries, including real estate, finance, health care, private equity and more.
Horton is the chairman and CEO of Horton Holdings LLC, which owns and oversees the operations of Sun State International and Sun State Real Estate. Horton spent 25 years at International Truck & Engine's financial corporation, ultimately serving as the vice president and general manager of the company's Foundry Business, where he was responsible for overall profitability and multiple critical segments of the business. He currently serves as president and CEO of Sun State International, where he increased revenue, profitability, employee morale, and customer satisfaction. Under his leadership, Sun State International has grown to one of the largest minority-owned businesses in Tampa Bay.
"We look forward to working closely with Oscar in his new role as a board member," said John Couris, president and CEO of Tampa General Hospital. "We're confident Oscar will bring an important and unique perspective as we strive to expand access to world-class care, further develop our cutting-edge Research and Medical District, and leverage our shared community relationships to improve the health and wellbeing of people throughout the Tampa Bay region."
Active in the Tampa Bay community, Horton serves on the Board of Directors for the Bank of Tampa, Community Foundation of Tampa Bay, and the University of South Florida's Board of Trustees. Previously, he served as chairman of the Board of the Academy Prep Center of Tampa, and as a board member for the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta, Jacksonville Branch.
Tampa General Hospital, a 1,040-bed, not-for-profit, academic medical center, is one of the largest hospitals in America and delivers world-class care as the region's only center for Level l trauma and comprehensive burn care. Tampa General Hospital is the highest-ranked hospital in the market in U.S. News & World Report's 2022-23 Best Hospitals, and is tied as the third highest-ranked hospital in Florida, with seven specialties ranking among the best programs in the United States. Tampa General Hospital has been designated as a model of excellence by the 2022 Fortune/Merative 100 Top Hospitals list. The academic medical center's commitment to growing and developing its team members is recognized by two prestigious Forbes magazine rankings – first nationally in the 2022 America's Best Employers for Women and sixth out of 100 Florida companies in the 2022 America's Best Employers by State. Tampa General is the safety net hospital for the region, caring for everyone regardless of their ability to pay, and in fiscal year 2021, provided a net community benefit worth more than $224.5 million in the form of health care for underinsured patients, community education, and financial support to community health organizations in Tampa Bay. It is one of the nation's busiest adult solid organ transplant centers and is the primary teaching hospital for the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine. With six medical helicopters, Tampa General Hospital transports critically injured or ill patients from 23 surrounding counties to receive the advanced care they need. Tampa General houses a nationally accredited comprehensive stroke center, and its 32-bed Neuroscience, Intensive Care Unit is the largest on the West Coast of Florida. It also is home to the Jennifer Leigh Muma 82-bed neonatal intensive care unit, and a nationally accredited rehabilitation center. Tampa General Hospital's footprint includes 17 Tampa General Medical Group Primary Care offices, TGH Family Care Center Kennedy, TGH Brandon Healthplex, TGH Virtual Health, and 21 TGH Imaging powered by Tower outpatient radiology centers throughout Hillsborough, Pasco, Pinellas and Palm Beach counties. Tampa Bay area residents also receive world-class care from the TGH Urgent Care powered by Fast Track network of clinics. To see a medical care professional live anytime, anywhere on a smartphone, tablet or computer, visit Virtual Health | Tampa General Hospital (tgh.org). As one of the largest hospitals in the country, Tampa General Hospital is the first in Florida to partner with GE Healthcare and open a clinical command center that provides real-time situational awareness to improve and better coordinate patient care at a lower cost. For more information, go to www.tgh.org.
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NEW YORK (AP) — Josh Sargent, Ricardo Pepi and Jesús Ferreira are in at forward, while Jordan Pefok, Haji Wright and Brandon Vazquez are out.
U.S. coach Gregg Berhalter announced his 26-man roster Wednesday for the Americans’ final two World Cup warmups, and he emphasized time remains for players to move on and off before he reveals his final Cup roster on Nov. 9.
“I know we’re not going to be the most talented team at the World Cup and we’re going to have to compensate for that by being a cohesive unit, by working for each other, fighting for each other and having a great team spirit,” Berhalter said. “So part of it is leaning on guys that have been there before and been around the group before and understand the team culture and understand their teammates extremely well.”
Like Sargent and Pepi, defenders Sergiño Dest, Chris Richards and Sam Vines, and winger Gio Reyna were picked after missing the four previous matches in May and June.
The 13th-ranked Americans face No. 23 Japan on Sept. 23 in Düsseldorf, Germany, and 53rd-ranked Saudi Arabia four days later in Murcia, Spain. Berhalter plans to announce his 26-man roster for the tournament in Qatar five days before the FIFA deadline.
Six players from the late spring games were dropped: defenders George Bello, Erik Palmer-Brown and Antonee Robinson, midfielder Cristian Roldan, winger Tim Weah and Wright.
Robinson, Roldan, Weah and goalkeeper Zack Steffen have been sidelined by injuries.
Other notable omissions included defenders John Brooks, Tim Ream and Shaq Moore, midfielder/defender James Sands and midfielder Djordje Mihailovic.
“There’s still some time that they can try to earn their way onto the team,” Berhalter said.
Back in the World Cup after missing the 2018 tournament, the U.S. opens against 20th-ranked Wales on Nov. 21, plays No. 5 England in a Black Friday matchup four days later and closes group play on Nov. 29 against 21st-ranked Iran.
Sargent appeared in the first three qualifiers last September but was dropped by the U.S. during a scoring slump at Norwich, which was relegated from the Premier League to England’s second tier. He has revived his play this season, scoring six goals in his last six matches.
Ferreira is fourth in Major League Soccer with 18 goals for Dallas. Pepi was left off the spring roster to rest, and he is scoreless in 30 games for club and country since Oct. 7.
“Keep in mind, this is a guy that scored three goals for us in World Cup qualifying and has had a tough time since then,” Berhalter. “We’re trying to get him confidence. We’re trying to get him into the group and see if he can make a push for the final roster.”
Pefok had three goals in six games with Union Berlin.
“It may not be the best forward that is in the group. It’s a guy that fits what we’re doing the best,” Berhalter said.
Injuries and lack of playing time remain a concern.
Central defender Miles Robinson will miss the tournament after tearing his left Achilles on May 7. Steffen, loaned to second-tier Middlesbrough by Manchester City, has been out since Aug. 20 due to a knee injury that required a PRP injection.
Weah has not played in the French league this season because of a sprained ankle but could return to team training by the end of next week, Berhalter said. Left back Antonee Robinson sprained his right ankle on Sept. 3.
“At this stage, it’s probably better not to rush it and give him the proper recovery time,” Berhalter said.
Roldan has been out with a groin injury since Aug. 23.
Goalkeeper Matt Turner has played just once this season at Arsenal, where he is Aaron Ramsdale’s backup.
“Maybe a little bit of rhythm and rust could come into play,” Berhalter said. “Would I like him to be playing every week in the Premier League? Yes, but that’s not the case.”
Christian Pulisic has one start this season for Chelsea, and Luca de la Torre has played just 12 minutes over two games in his first season with Celta Vigo.
Reyna, coming back from leg injuries that decimated his 2021-22 season, was limited to four second-half substitute appearances since April 8 before starting at Manchester City in the Champions League on Wednesday night. Dest has only a pair of substitute appearances since April 24 and Richards has made three substitute Premier League appearances totaling 47 minutes in his first season with Crystal Palace.
Berhalter’s roster will average 24 years, 201 days as of the start of training on Monday. Nine players have changed clubs in recent months. Eight players are in MLS and nine each in Europe, and and in England and Scotland. Berhalter plans a training camp for MLS players as their teams are eliminated.
The roster:
Goalkeepers: Ethan Horvath (Luton Town, England), Sean Johnson (New York City), Matt Turner (Arsenal, England)
Defenders: Reggie Cannon (Boavista, Portugal), Cameron Carter-Vickers (Glasgow Celtic, Scotland), Sergiño Dest (AC Milan, Italy), Aaron Long (New York Red Bulls), Chris Richards (Crystal Palace, England), Joe Scally (Borussia Mönchengladbach, Germany), Sam Vines (Royal Antwerp, Belgium), DeAndre Yedlin (Miami), Walker Zimmerman (Nashville)
Midfielders: Kellyn Acosta (Los Angeles), Tyler Adams (Leeds, England), Luca de la Torre (Celta Vigo, Spain), Weston McKennie (Juventus, Italy), Yunus Musah (Valencia, Spain), Malik Tillman (Glasgow Rangers, Scotland)
Forwards: Brenden Aaronson (Leeds, England), Paul Arriola (Dallas), Jesús Ferreira (Dallas), Jordan Morris (Seattle), Ricardo Pepi (Groningen, Netherlands), Christian Pulisic (Chelsea, England), Gio Reyna (Borussia Dortmund, Germany), Josh Sargent (Norwich, England).
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Terberg Taylor Americas Group breaking ground this month in Lowndes Co.
LOWNDES COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – A large economic development project is expected to break ground this month in Lowndes County.
Terberg Taylor Americas Group will move dirt on its $16 million facility on January 24.
The factory will create 90 jobs and produce Terberg’s terminal tractors, which move containers at ports, steel mills, or other distribution centers.
We first told you about the joint venture this past August.
The partnership is between the Taylor Group of Companies out of Louisville and Royal Terberg Group, which is based in the Netherlands.
A 200,000-square-foot facility will be built in multiple phases. The goal is to start assembling terminal tractors this year.
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The 2023 KPMG Women’s PGA Championship Odds & Preview: Marina Alex
Marina Alex is in 44th place, at +2, after the first round of the KPMG Women’s PGA Championship at Baltusrol GC.
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Marina Alex Insights
- Over her last 16 rounds, Alex has shot better than par on four occasions, while also carding two bogey-free rounds and nine rounds with a better-than-average score.
- She has finished with the best score of the day in one of her last 16 rounds, while scoring among the top five in three of those rounds.
- Over her last 16 rounds, Alex has finished within three strokes of the best score of the round four times, and within five strokes of the top score of the day on six occasions.
- Alex has finished in the top 20 in one of her past five appearances.
- In her past five events, Alex has posted a score better than average in three of them.
- Alex will attempt to prolong her streak of made cuts to 14 by qualifying for the weekend again.
Over the last year
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KPMG Women’s PGA Championship Insights and Stats
- Alex finished 44th in her only finish at this event in two visits.
- Alex made the cut in one of her past two entries in this event.
- Alex finished 44th on the leaderboard in her previous appearance at this event, in 2023.
- Courses on the Tour have been an average length of 7,015 yards in the past year. This week will take place on a par 71 that's 6,621 yards.
- Alex will take to the 6,621-yard course this week at Baltusrol GC after having played courses with an average length of 6,544 yards in the past year.
Alex's Last Time Out
- Alex was in the 58th percentile on par 3s at the ShopRite LPGA Classic, with an average of 3.08 strokes on the 12 par-3 holes.
- She averaged 3.88 strokes on par-4 holes (of which there were 33) at the ShopRite LPGA Classic, which was strong enough to land her in the 86th percentile of the field on par 4s (the tournament average was 4.04).
- Alex shot better than 66% of the field at the ShopRite LPGA Classic on the tournament's nine par-5 holes, averaging 4.44 strokes per hole compared to the field average, which was 4.61.
- Alex shot worse on par 3s than the field her last time out, carding a birdie or better on one of 12 par-3s at the ShopRite LPGA Classic (the tournament average was 1.1).
- On the 12 par-3s at the ShopRite LPGA Classic, Alex carded fewer bogeys or worse (two) than the field average (2.3).
- Alex's six birdies or better on par-4s at the ShopRite LPGA Classic were more than the field average of 4.1.
- At that last outing, Alex's showing on the 33 par-4s included a bogey or worse two times (the field's average was worse, at 5.1).
- Alex ended the ShopRite LPGA Classic bettering the field average of birdies or better on par-5s (3.4) with six on the nine par-5 holes.
- On the nine par-5s at the ShopRite LPGA Classic, Alex recorded one bogey or worse, more than the field average of 0.7.
KPMG Women’s PGA Championship Time and Date Info
- Date: June 22-25, 2023
- Course: Baltusrol GC
- Location: Springfield, New Jersey
- Par: 71 / 6,621 yards
- Alex Odds to Win: +10000 (Bet now with BetMGM!)
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This acquisition expands the automotive capabilities of UL Solutions to better serve the automotive industry's original equipment manufacturers' and top-tier suppliers' testing and certification needs.
NORTHBROOK, Ill., June 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- UL Solutions, a global leader in applied safety science, today announced its acquisition of Data Test Labs, a Michigan-based company focusing on electrical, environmental and mechanical testing for automakers and their suppliers.
"The automotive industry is in the midst of a paradigm shift as it continues to introduce new technologies and innovations that are entirely reshaping how we move from place to place. Overall, system safety remains the backbone for these innovations," said Jennifer Scanlon, president and CEO, UL Solutions Inc. "We are confident this acquisition deepens our expertise, allowing UL Solutions to help customers continue to evolve and succeed as these new technologies introduce new challenges and opportunities."
As safety and security are highly interrelated, original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and automotive component and system manufacturers are increasingly searching for an end-to-end partner for testing solutions to address safety and security standards and regulations.
"Automotive services currently offered by UL Solutions help customers navigate complexity and develop a framework for automotive standards and best practices," said Weifang Zhou, executive vice president and president of Testing, Inspection and Certification, UL Solutions. "Welcoming Data Test Labs supports our mission of working for a safer world and allows us to expand our current portfolio while accelerating the delivery of automotive standards testing services."
Co-founded in 2017 by automotive industry veterans Michael Janssen and Alfredo Apolloni, chief executive officer and chief engineer, respectively, and headquartered in Plymouth, Michigan, a suburb of Detroit, Data Test Labs focuses on vibration and electrical, environmental simulation, fluid and ingress protection code testing.
"We founded Data Test Labs on the tenet that validation testing helps to assure a product's quality and reliability and is critically important for interconnected safety-critical vehicle systems," said Janssen. "We share the mission-centric safety culture of UL Solutions and are committed to keeping mobility safe."
The transaction closed on June 29, 2022.
About UL Solutions
A global leader in applied safety science, UL Solutions transforms safety, security and sustainability challenges into opportunities for customers in more than 100 countries. UL Solutions delivers testing, inspection and certification services, together with software products and advisory offerings, that support our customers' product innovation and business growth. The UL Certification Marks serve as a recognized symbol of trust in our customers' products and reflect an unwavering commitment to advancing our safety mission. We help our customers innovate, launch new products and services, navigate global markets and complex supply chains and grow sustainably and responsibly into the future. Our science is your advantage.
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LOS ANGELES — Hollywood is getting ever closer to a shutdown.
The unions representing thousands of television and movie writers said Monday that they had overwhelming support for a strike, giving union leaders the right to call for a walkout when the writers’ contract with the major Hollywood studios expires May 1.
The unions, which are affiliated East and West coast branches of the Writers Guild of America, said more than 9,000 writers had approved a strike authorization, with 98% of the vote.
The Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers, which bargains on behalf of Hollywood production companies, said in a statement that a strike authorization “should come as no surprise to anyone.”
“A strike authorization vote has always been part of the WGA’s plan, announced before the parties even exchanged proposals,” the statement said. “Our goal is, and continues to be, to reach a fair and reasonable agreement.” It added, “An agreement is only possible if the guild is committed to turning its focus to serious bargaining by engaging in full discussions of the issues with the companies and searching for reasonable compromises.”
WGA leaders have said this is an “existential” moment for writers, contending that compensation has stagnated over the past decade despite the explosion of television series in the streaming era. In an email last week to writers, the lead negotiators said that “the survival of writing as a profession is at stake in this negotiation.”
With two weeks to go before the contract expires, there has been little sign of progress in the talks. In the email, the negotiating committee said the studios “have failed to offer meaningful responses on the core economic issues” and offered only small concessions in a few areas.
“In short, the studios have shown no sign that they intend to address the problems our members are determined to fix in this negotiation,” the email said.
In recent weeks, Hollywood executives have begun preparing for a strike, both by stockpiling scripts and by getting ready to produce a torrent of reality series, which do not need script writers. David Zaslav, the CEO of Warner Bros. Discovery, which owns the Warner Bros. film and TV studios as well as HBO, said at a news media event last week that he was hopeful a deal would be reached. He added that “a strike will be a challenge for the whole industry.”
Still, he said, the company was fully prepared if there was a walkout.
“We’re assuming the worst from a business perspective,” he said. “We’ve got ourselves ready. We’ve had a lot of content that’s been produced.”
A strike authorization does not guarantee writers will take to the picket lines in two weeks. In 2017, a last-minute deal was struck with the studios not long after 96% of the writers voted to authorize a strike. The last time the writers went on strike was in 2007. That stoppage dragged for 100 days, into early 2008, and cost the Los Angeles economy an estimated $2.1 billion.
If a strike begins in early May, late night shows like “Saturday Night Live” and talk shows hosted by Stephen Colbert, Jimmy Fallon, Jimmy Kimmel and Seth Meyers will go dark immediately. It would take a strike of several months before viewers began to notice an effect on scripted television series and movies.
The streaming era has resulted in a significant rise in the number of scripted television series that are produced, but writers say working conditions have not kept pace.
“Writers are working more weeks for less money,” said Eric Haywood, a veteran writer and producer, and a member of the WGA negotiating committee. “And in some cases, veteran writers are working for the same money or, in some cases, less money, than they made just a few years ago.”
The timing of the talks has an added complexity given the current financial challenges for all media and entertainment companies.
The writers do not appear to be sympathetic.
“The current status quo is unsustainable,” Haywood said.
The writers have taken particular aim at so-called minirooms. There is no one definition of a miniroom but they have proliferated in the streaming era.
In one example, the studios will convene a miniroom before a show has been picked up by a studio and scheduled to air. A small group of writers will develop a series and write several scripts over two or three months.
But because the studios have not ordered the series, they will use that as justification to pay writers less than if they were in a formal writers’ room, union leaders said. And given the relatively short duration of the position, those writers are then left scrambling to find another job if the show is not picked up.
“Development work has always been paid at a premium because you’re coming up with the idea,” Ellen Stutzman, the chief negotiator for the WGA, said in an interview. “If you’re going to have these rooms before you pick up a show or a season, you should pay writers a premium.” | https://www.seattletimes.com/business/hollywood-writers-authorize-strike-as-shutdown-looms/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=Referral&utm_campaign=RSS_business | 2023-04-18 00:13:06 | 0 | https://www.seattletimes.com/business/hollywood-writers-authorize-strike-as-shutdown-looms/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=Referral&utm_campaign=RSS_business |
Voters in 5 states decide whether to legalize marijuana
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Voters in five states are deciding on Election Day whether to approve recreational marijuana, a move that could signal a major shift toward legalization in even the most conservative parts of the country.
The proposals are on the ballot in Arkansas, Maryland, Missouri, North Dakota and South Dakota and follow moves by President Joe Biden toward decriminalizing marijuana. Biden last month announced he was pardoning thousands of Americans convicted of simple possession of marijuana under federal law.
Advocates of the marijuana initiatives have said Biden’s announcement may give a boost to their efforts.
Recreational marijuana is legal in 19 states, and polls have shown opposition to legalization softening. All of the states with recreational marijuana on the ballot, except for Maryland, voted for Donald Trump in the 2020 presidential election.
The five states also currently have legal medical marijuana programs. That includes Arkansas, which in 2016 became the first Bible Belt state to approve medical marijuana. The state’s dispensaries opened in 2019, and more than 91,000 patients have cards to legally buy marijuana for medical conditions.
The legalization campaigns have raised about $23 million in the five states, with the vast majority in Arkansas and Missouri. More than 85% of contributions in those two states have come from donors associated with companies holding medical marijuana licenses, according to an Associated Press analysis of the most recent campaign finance reports.
In Arkansas, supporters have been running upbeat ads touting the thousands of jobs they say will be created by the measure. Opponents have run more ominous spots, warning voters to “protect Arkansas from big marijuana.”
The initiative has drawn the criticism of traditional legalization opponents as well as some medical marijuana advocates, who say the Arkansas proposal places too many limits and would only benefit a handful of dispensaries. Republican Gov. Asa Hutchinson, a former head of the federal Drug Enforcement Administration, has also opposed the measure.
Missouri’s proposal would legalize recreational marijuana for adults 21 and older and expunge records of past arrests and convictions for nonviolent marijuana offenses, except for selling to minors or driving under the influence. Maryland’s proposal would also make changes in criminal law and create automatic expungements of past marijuana possession convictions.
North Dakota’s measure would allow people 21 and older to legally use marijuana at home as well as possess and cultivate restricted amounts of cannabis. It also would establish policies to regulate retail stores, cultivators and other types of marijuana businesses.
South Dakotans, including a sizable number of Republicans, voted to legalize marijuana possession in 2020, but that law was struck down by the state Supreme Court in part because the proposal was coupled with medical marijuana and hemp. This year, recreational pot is standing by itself as it goes before voters.
In Colorado, where recreational marijuana has been legal for nearly a decade, voters on Tuesday are taking up a proposal that would allow the use of certain psychedelic substances. If approved, it would make Colorado the second state to take such a step.
Melody Finley, a Republican in Little Rock, Arkansas, said she voted for the state’s legalization measure because she thinks it can help some people for certain conditions.
“If you can buy alcohol, you can buy that too,” Finley, 47, a dance instructor, said.
But Amanda Smith, a 28-year-old nurse, said she voted against Arkansas’ measure. Smith said she’s in favor of medical marijuana, but doesn’t think it should be expanded to recreational use and sales.
“I don’t think people should be incarcerated for it, but overall I’m just not pro-marijuana,” Smith said.
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'Leaders—you can make true progress toward both DEI and ESG if you understand how to measure inclusion and unleash individuality.'
RANCHO SANTA MARGARITA, Calif., May 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Forget the backward facing "great resignation." We're in the midst of a great unleashing, as people explore ways to unleash their capacity and contribution. That's a key finding from the latest Leadership in the Age of Personalization Summit Executive Summary, available today for free from GLLG.
GLLG leads an ongoing think-tank of DEI, ESG and transformation leaders who address these challenges across business, healthcare and higher education. This report is the third in an annual series.
"Our organizations have spent decades forcing people to assimilate to the organization—but people are done assimilating," said Glenn Llopis, GLLG CEO. "Most leaders don't know what to do with that."
These three reports reveal an evolution of trends over the most tumultuous three-year-period in modern memory:
2019 – The pre-pandemic introduction to our new age of personalization:
- Standardization will be challenged by personalization
- The cultural demographic shift has reached its tipping point
- Next Gen will not assimilate to old ways of thinking
2020 – The pandemic-era revelations that previous top-down, standardized approaches to leadership collapse under pressure:
- What matters to the employee has not been a priority
- Business and social issues are indelibly linked
- Lack of leadership readiness for disruptive change is alarming
2021 – Our current-day inevitability: power belongs to individuals, not to the entity:
- Health and wellbeing is a non-negotiable priority
- Our traditional approach to DEI is pushing us further apart
- There are wide trust gaps between employees and their leaders
"Leaders see the calls for equity and inclusion (DEI) and better corporate governance (ESG), so they respond with a short-term 'plan' without trying to understand the needs and expectations of their employees," said Llopis. "When that plan fails, people leave, and leaders blame the great resignation. They fail to hold themselves accountable."
Many organizations are struggling to evolve their DEI and ESG platforms because traditional business practices are designed for efficiency (one-size-fits-all) rather than for the dignity of the individual. Download the three reports to gain insights into how leaders are already addressing these challenges.
"Change is happening everywhere, but evolution—the kind of transformation that truly moves individuals and organizations forward—is impossible until leaders evolve to meet these new realities," said Llopis.
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Commentary on today's U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Employment Situation Report by Frank Steemers, Senior Economist, The Conference Board
NEW YORK, Sept. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today's jobs report showed solid job growth, with 315,000 jobs added in August 2022, after an increase of 526,000 jobs in July. Labor shortages are still a major problem for employers while employees are benefiting from increased job opportunities and more bargaining power. Nonetheless, with broad-based gains in jobs, but also still very elevated inflation, the Fed will likely feel comfortable with another 75 basis points interest rate hike. With the Fed expected to further raise interest rates and economic activity already slowing, job growth is likely to decelerate over the next months.
The unemployment rate ticked up to 3.7 percent in August 2022, from 3.5 percent in July, as more people actively looked for work. This was represented by the labor force participation rate increasing to 62.4 percent in August, up from 62.1 percent in July.
Job gains were widespread with most industries adding jobs. Leisure and hospitality added another 31,000 jobs. More jobs were gained in professional and business services (68,000), health care and social assistance (61,500), retail trade (44,000), and manufacturing (22,000).
Wage growth remains elevated (5.2 percent higher compared to a year ago). Recruitment and retention difficulties are high with the number of job openings (11.2 million) and quits (4.2 million) still very elevated. The labor market is very tight and this continues to be a problem for employers as labor supply remains muted. While labor force participation for those aged 25 to 54 increased to 82.8 percent in August, it remains below its prepandemic rate of 83 percent from February 2020. For workers aged 55 and over, participation further declined in August and it remains even more subdued—38.6 percent in August 2022 compared to 40.3 percent prepandemic.
Economic activity is expected to further cool towards the end of the year with job growth likely to soon follow a similar downward trend. While job gains are currently still positive, The Conference Board projection for a short and mild recession before yearend may lead to the labor market shedding some jobs during 2023. However, job losses could be muted since companies may try to hold on to their workers. Labor shortages may not go away, or otherwise reappear shortly after a recession. In addition, some businesses are still short-staffed, so slowing economic activity and a decline in business demand would result into fewer job openings, but not necessarily translate into layoffs. Currently, the unemployment rate is projected to remain below 4.5 percent in 2023.
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TOKYO (AP) — Asian shares were mixed Wednesday as a wait-and-see mood set in following another — though more modest — day of sell-offs on Wall Street.
Worries about inflation are weighing on investors’ minds, including in Asia. Inflation data for Singapore released earlier in the week showed inflation was still going strong, with core inflation headed higher to 4.8% year on year for July. Food price inflation was at 6.1%.
Benchmarks fell in Japan and China in afternoon trading, while rising in Australia and South Korea.
In the U.S., a report on new homes also set off pessimism about a possibly imminent recession. A slowdown in the American economy would be devastating for export-reliant Asia.
The next big event circled on the calendar is a speech Friday by Jerome Powell, the chair of the U.S. Federal Reserve. He’ll be speaking at an annual symposium held by the Fed in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, which has been the site of major market-moving speeches in the past.
“As we approach Jackson hole, economic risks are seemingly revealing in various forms ranging from disappointment in housing data to manufacturing survey,” said Tan Boon Heng at Mizuho Bank in Singapore.
Japan’s benchmark Nikkei 225 slid 0.4% in afternoon trading to 28,327.09. Australia’s S&P/ASX 200 added 0.5% to 6,998.10. South Korea’s Kospi rose 0.6% to 2,448.81. Hong Kong’s Hang Seng dipped 1.2% to 19,262.55, while the Shanghai Composite shed 1.7% to 3,221.16.
Stocks drifted to modest losses Tuesday on Wall Street, as steadying Treasury yields helped calm the market following its worst tumble in months. The S&P 500 dipped 9.26 points, or 0.2%, to 4,128.73 after flipping between small gains and losses through the day.
Volatility has returned to Wall Street following what had been a strong summer as worries rise about how aggressively the Federal Reserve will raise interest rates to knock down high inflation. Recent comments from some Fed officials have cooled hopes the Fed may end up less forceful than feared.
A report showed that sales of new homes slowed more than economists expected last month. The housing industry has been one of the hardest hit by this year’s turnaround in interest rates. As the Fed jacked up its key overnight rate, mortgage rates climbed too and put a chill on the industry.
Such weak data on the U.S. economy raises worries that a recession may indeed be on the way, but it also could encourage the Fed to take it easier on rate hikes. Worries about a slowing economy stretch around the world, and the value of one euro dropped below $1 amid concerns about Europe in particular.
In energy trading, benchmark U.S. crude fell 35 cents to $93.39 a barrel. Brent crude, the international standard, dropped 52 cents to $99.70 a barrel.
In currency trading, the U.S. dollar inched down to 136.68 Japanese yen from 136.72 yen. The euro cost was little changed at 99 cents.
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AP Business Writers Damian J. Troise and Stan Choe contributed.
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The unemployment rate for Black Americans reached a historic low in Friday’s jobs report but is still 1.5 percentage points higher than the unemployment rate for the workforce overall.
With the Fed raising interest rates in response to inflation and putting service-sector and lower-paying jobs in its crosshairs, economic barriers to maximum employment remain in place for many of the most vulnerable segments of the working population.
That’s especially true for the disproportionately high number of Black Americans with criminal records, who can be shut out of the job market even after completing their sentences in ways ranging from the subtle and manipulative to the downright dehumanizing.
The most recent definitive study published in 2017 by the National Library of Medicine found that fully a third of Black men have a felony conviction.
And advocates working to reincorporate criminally convicted people back into society and the wider economy say any legislative efforts to expand the workforce need to start domestically.
“When I hear about a ‘labor shortage,’ my blood boils, because I know people right now looking for jobs,” Jay Jordan, national director of Time Done, a group that helps people with convictions find jobs and housing to get their lives back on track.
“I know 30,000 people in Florida like this right now, and most all of them are saying, ‘I can’t find a home,’ or ‘I’m working at a part time job but I’m scared I’m going to lose it if they find out about my record,’” Jordan said. “Folks are enduring horrible labor conditions.”
Ready and willing to work but locked out anyway
Terrence Stewart, a middle-aged Black man who served two years in prison in Los Angeles County on drug charges and then went immediately to college, told The Hill in an interview that he hit a brick wall as soon as he started looking for work.
“I started realizing how hard it was to get a job, even in simple places like McDonald’s and stuff of that nature. It was really, really starting to get complicated on how to get a job,” he said, adding that the requirement to disclose his criminal conviction to employers was making his job search demoralizing.
Stewart, a father of two with a master’s degree in higher education policy, had an even more difficult time finding housing, moving from one roach-infested apartment to another in Moreno Valley, California, where he said large wood rats would chew holes in the wall.
“Because I had a record, they treated me as if I’d better be happy that I got a place to live,” he said.
Black unemployment has fallen, but a gap still persists
Friday’s jobs report showed the unemployment rate tick down to 3.5 percent from 3.6 percent as the economy added 236,000 jobs in March.
The unemployment rate for Black workers dropped to 5 percent from 5.7 percent, or about 1.1 million people — the lowest rate on record, according to data compiled by the St. Louis Federal Reserve.
Earlier this month, speaking with Rep. Joyce Beatty (D-Ohio), Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell confirmed the central bank’s projections that Black unemployment would rise this year by 2.3 percent, while White unemployment would increase by 0.9 percent.
He said this was due to factors “embedded” in the U.S. economy but did not provide further details.
“There’s a persistent gap between Black and White unemployment,” Powell said. “When unemployment goes up quickly in a recession, it goes up much faster for African Americans. When the economy grows again it goes down faster. That’s somehow embedded in our economy.”
Job creation during the recovery from the coronavirus pandemic and the enduring strength of the U.S. labor market have confused economists and been a point of pride for President Biden, who has frequently boasted about it.
“We’ve created 12.6 million jobs since I took office. The unemployment rate is close to the lowest it has been in more than 50 years and a record low for African Americans,” the White House said in a statement on Friday.
A labor shortage leaves out many workers looking for a job
At the same time, business managers have been saying the strong job market represents a labor shortage and that the government should start importing more cheap labor from abroad through immigration legislation.
“We hear every day from our member companies — of every size and industry, across nearly every state — they’re facing unprecedented challenges trying to find enough workers to fill open jobs,” Stephanie Ferguson, an employment policy advocate with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce business lobby, wrote on Friday.
“Right now, the latest data shows that we have over 10 million job openings in the U.S.—but only 5.7 million unemployed workers,” she wrote.
Here’s how policymakers have failed many Black Americans
One of the reasons labor conditions for people with criminal records can be so bad is that not much is actually known about them as a segment of the population, which makes it difficult for lawmakers to design laws and policies that serve their needs.
Nicholas Eberstadt of the American Enterprise Institute called it a “blind spot in U.S. national statistics” in a 2019 statement before the Senate’s Joint Economic Committee.
That same study published in 2017 by the National Library of Medicine, which only has data through 2010, found that Black Americans are five times more likely to have a felony than non-Black Americans.
“[Three] percent of the total U.S. adult population and 15 percent of the African American adult male population has ever been to prison; people with felony convictions account for 8 percent of all adults and 33 percent of the African American adult male population,” University of Georgia sociologist Sarah Shannon and her co-authors wrote.
Kevin Dolphin, a job placement specialist and counselor for people with convictions in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, who has himself been in and out of prison, told the The Hill he has seen many similar cases of people with criminal records being shut out of the job market.
“I see this every day, I do a lot of field work,” Dolphin said. “Many of these people are not going to be able to get jobs because on their applications a lot of things are being held against them.” | https://cw33.com/hill-politics/black-unemployment-is-at-a-record-low-but-horrible-work-conditions-still-ensnare-many/ | 2023-04-12 14:21:24 | 1 | https://cw33.com/hill-politics/black-unemployment-is-at-a-record-low-but-horrible-work-conditions-still-ensnare-many/ |
SEOUL — North Korean leader Kim Jong Un said his country has built its first-ever military spy satellite and that he planned to launch it on an undisclosed date, state media reported Wednesday.
Previous missile and rocket tests have demonstrated that North Korea can send satellites into space, but many experts question whether it has cameras sophisticated enough to use for spying from a satellite because only low-resolution images were released after past test launches.
During his visit to the country’s aerospace agency Tuesday, Kim said that having an operational military reconnaissance satellite is crucial for North Korea to effectively use its nuclear-capable missiles. Kim cited what he described as serious security threats posed by “the most hostile rhetoric and explicit action” by the United States and South Korea this year, according to the official Korean Central News Agency. He likely hopes to pressure his rivals on issues including joint military drills and international economic sanctions on North Korea.
Kim said “the military reconnaissance satellite No. 1″ had already been built and ordered officials to speed up preparations for its launch. He said North Korea must launch several satellites to establish an intelligence-gathering capability, KCNA said.
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North Korea has said its ongoing run of weapons tests, including its first test launch of a solid-fueled intercontinental ballistic missile designed to strike the US mainland last week, are a response to joint military exercises between the United States and its regional allies South Korea and Japan. North Korea has carried out about 100 missile tests since the start of last year, including about 30 this year.
The US and South Korean militaries have been expanding combined drills in response to North Korea’s growing nuclear threats. This week, the allies launched a 12-day aerial exercise involving some 110 warplanes and staged a one-day naval missile defense exercise with Japan.
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Spy satellites are among an array of major weapons systems that Kim publicly vowed to develop during a major ruling Workers’ Party conference in January 2021. Kim also pledged to build solid-propellant ICBMs, nuclear-powered submarines, hypersonic missiles, and multi-warhead missiles. North Korea has since conducted tests of such weapons, but observers say those high-tech weapons are still in development stages.
After North Korea launched a test satellite last December, it publicized black-and-white photos showing a space view of South Korean cities. Some civilian experts in South Korea said at the time the photos were too crude for a surveillance purpose and that they were likely capable of only recognizing big targets like warships at sea or military installations on the ground.
Kim’s sister and senior North Korean official Kim Yo-jong said the test satellite carried a commercial camera because there was no reason to use an expensive, high-resolution camera for a single-shot test.
Kim Jong Un said one of the objectives of its spy satellite is acquiring the ability to “use preemptive military force when the situation demands.”
Tuesday’s KCNA dispatch focused on US military assets like aircraft carriers and long-range bombers that have been deployed in South Korea in recent months, but made no mention of possible targets in the mainland US. That could imply that North Korea intends to use its reconnaissance satellites to identify key targets in South Korea, including US military bases, in order to attack them with short-range missiles.
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Putting a reconnaissance satellite into orbit would require a long-range rocket. The UN bans such launches by North Korea because it views them as cover for testing its long-range ballistic missile technology.
In response to a question posed by The Associated Press, South Korea’s Foreign Ministry said North Korea’s launch of a spy satellite would threaten regional peace and violate multiple UN Security Council resolutions banning any ballistic launches by the North. It said South Korea will work closely with the international community to get North Korea to face consequences when it commits provocations.
Kim Dong-yub, a professor at the University of North Korean Studies in Seoul, said North Korea will likely inform international maritime and telecommunication authorities of its launch plans, likely sometime between May and September.
North Korea placed its first and second Earth observation satellites into orbit in 2012 and 2016, but foreign experts say neither transmitted imagery back to North Korea. The UN issued sanctions over those launches.
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Bellator featherweight fighter Cris Lencioni is in the hospital after he sustained cardiac arrest while training earlier this month, his wife said on his Instagram account on Monday.
Lencioni, 28, was training on June 8 when he collapsed and experienced cardiac arrest. Paramedics arrived at the training facility and transported him to a local hospital, where he has been recovering in the intensive care unit ever since.
"He has been under the care of excellent doctors with I and much of his family by his side," his wife, Marca, wrote on Instagram. "We are all hopeful for the progress we know he will continue to make ... We are certainly in uncharted territory and taking everything day by day."
Further specifics about Lencioni’s condition are not known.
"We are aware of Cris Lencioni's current medical condition and are monitoring the situation closely," Bellator said in a statement, via ESPN. "We ask you to join us in sending thoughts and prayers to Cris and his family as he navigates his recovery process."
Lencioni first made his Bellator debut in 2017, and holds a 4-2 record in the featherweight division. He holds an 11-3 overall record, and most recently beat Blake Smith in April via a second-round submission at Bellator 294 in Hawaii.
Lencioni is scheduled to compete against James Gallagher next at Bellator 298 in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, in August. Lencioni’s status in that event is now unclear.
Sunshine got his nickname because he’s always in a bright and cheerful mood. This is a young man who prepared his whole life for a fight and it appears he just found one.
— Chael Sonnen (@ChaelSonnen) June 19, 2023
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MULBERRY, Ark. (AP) — Three Arkansas law enforcement officers have been suspended and a state police has been investigation launched after a video posted on social media showed a suspect being held down on the ground and beaten by police.
Arkansas State Police said Sunday night that it would investigate the use of force by the officers earlier in the day outside a convenience store in Mulberry, about 140 miles (220 kilometers) northwest of Little Rock.
Two Crawford County sheriff’s deputies and one Mulberry police officer were suspended Sunday, city and county authorities said. The officers were responding to a report of a man making threats outside the convenience store, authorities said.
State police identified the man as Randall Worcester, 27, of Goose Creek, South Carolina. The video posted online shows one officer punching Worcester with a clenched fist, while another can be seen kneeing him, and a third is holding him down.
Worcester was taken to a hospital for treatment Sunday then released and booked in the Van Buren County jail on multiple charges, including second-degree battery, resisting arrest and terroristic threatening, state police said.
Authorities have not released the names of the three officers who were seen on the video. Crawford County Sheriff Jimmy Damante said Sunday that the two deputies were suspended pending an investigation.
“I hold all my employees accountable for their actions and will take appropriate measures in this matter,” Damante said.
In a statement released Sunday evening, Mulberry Police Chief Shannon Gregory said the city officer involved in the incident is on leave pending the outcome of the investigation.
“The city of Mulberry and the Mulberry police department takes these investigations very seriously,” Gregory said.
Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson said Sunday night on Twitter that the “incident in Crawford County will be investigated pursuant to the video evidence and the request of the prosecuting attorney.”
Mulberry is a small town of about 1,600 people in western Arkansas right off Interstate 40, a major corridor that runs from California to North Carolina.
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SEATTLE (AP) — Amid her lengthy jersey retirement speech last weekend, Sue Bird took a moment to talk about the future of the only franchise she played for in her WNBA career.
And how that franchise — the Seattle Storm — is now in the hands of Jewell Loyd.
“To see your game grow, to see you grow as a person, as a human, as a basketball player, I’m still so excited that I have a courtside seat and I get to watch it continue,” Bird said, words directed to her former teammate. “I’m so proud of you. You are really becoming such a wonderful player to watch and such a wonderful leader to watch. I see how your teammate interact with you and I’m impressed.”
For more than 20 seasons, Bird was the face of the Storm and for two separate stretches she was joined by arguably the best players in the world at that time in Lauren Jackson and Breanna Stewart.
But Seattle has now entered a different phase of the franchise after Bird retired and Stewart signed with the New York Liberty in free agency. It’s a rebuild for Seattle that is centered around Loyd, now in her ninth season.
And with it comes opportunity and responsibility that Loyd hasn’t been asked to take on in the past, especially with someone like Bird as her teammate.
“Jewell is great when she’s scoring for us and is very active defensively. And so what I’ve asked her for this year in the leadership role is to do it by example, how you show up every single day, how you work, that this new team understands what it takes to be successful in this league,” Seattle coach Noelle Quinn said. “And she’s done that at a high level. She came to camp in shape and she’s in a great space mentally, physically and I think she’s really honed in on what it takes to perform.”
So far, Loyd’s example on the court is what Quinn wanted. Loyd is leading the league averaging nearly 25 points per game, nearly 10 more than her career average. Her rebounding and assist numbers are up and she’s playing 35 minutes per game, although it hasn’t translated to much success with Seattle sitting at 2-6 after eight games.
But that’s all the easy stuff for Loyd, going out and playing with the same confidence and swagger that has made her a four-time All-Star.
It’s the leadership piece that is new for Loyd, and in some ways outside of what she is comfortable with. Whether it was Bird, Stewart or a litany of other veteran players that dotted Seattle’s roster in previous seasons, Loyd raising her voice simply hasn’t been a need.
It’s become a need, especially with a team looking ahead at a challenging season in the first stage of its evolution in the post-Bird, post-Stewart era.
“I’m definitely more vocal. Talking way more, I think,” Loyd said. “I mean, I don’t have to do anything crazy. I’ve always let my work do most of the talking and learning and demonstrating. I think now it’s using my voice here and there, but it’s not just me on this team leading.”
Loyd is quick to point out Seattle does have some other veterans like Mercedes Russell, Sami Whitcomb, Kia Nurse and Yvonne Turner that help supplement a roster featuring seven players with less than three years of experience.
Whitcomb, Nurse and Turner were purposeful offseason additions by Seattle in part because they could take some of those intangibles off Loyd’s shoulders.
“It’s not just my burden, it’s all of us helping out,” Loyd said. “It just makes it easier because it’s not all on me.”
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Ruth Rendell has written 60 novels of murder and suspense, some of them under the pseudonym Barbara Vine. She has another title, too: Baroness of Babergh. And in that role, she has served for the past eight years in Britain's House of Lords.
Her latest book is called 13 Steps Down. It's a violent tale of obsession and superstition, featuring an 80-year-old landlady who increasingly prefers books to people, a fitness-equipment repairman with a thing for a serial killer, and a supermodel who isn't the sharpest knife in the drawer.
Read an excerpt from 13 Steps Down:
Mix was standing where the street should have been. Or where he thought it should have been. By this time shock and disbelief were past. Bitter disappointment, then rage, filled his body and climbed into his throat, half choking him. How dared they? How could they, whoever they were, destroy what should have been a national monument? The house itself should have been a museum, one of those blue plaques high up on its wall, the garden, lovingly preserved just as it was, part of a tour visiting parties could have made. If they had wanted a curator they need have looked no further than him.
Everything was new, carefully and soullessly designed. 'Soulless' -- that was the word and he was proud of himself for thinking it up. The place was pretty, he thought in disgust, typical yuppie-land building. The petunias in the flowerbeds particularly enraged him. Of course he knew that some time back before he was born they had changed the name from Rillington Place to Ruston Close but now there wasn't even a Ruston Close any more. He had brought an old map with him but it was useless, harder to find the old streets than searching for the child's features in the fifty-year-old face. Fifty years was right. It would be half a century since Reggie was caught and hanged. If they had to rename the streets, surely they could have put up a sign somewhere which said, Formerly Rillington Place. Or something to tell visitors they were in Reggie country. Hundreds must come here, some of them expectant and deeply disappointed, others knowing nothing of the place’s history, all of them encountering this smart little enclave ofred brick and raised flowerbeds, geraniums and busy lizzies spilling out of window-boxes, and trees chosen for their golden and creamy white foliage.
It was midsummer and a fine day, the sky a cloudless blue. The little grass plots were a bright and lush green, a pink climbing plant draping a rosy cloak over walls cunningly constructed on varying levels. Mix turned away, the choking anger making his heart beat faster and more loudly, thud, thud, thud. If he had known everything had been eradicated, he would never have considered the flat in St Blaise House. He had come to this corner of Notting Hill solely because it had been Reggie's district. Of course he had known the house itself was gone and its neighbours too but still he had been confident the place would be easily recognisable, a street shunned by the fainthearted, frequented by intelligent enthusiasts like himself. But the feeble, the squeamish, the politically correct had had their way and torn it all down. They would have been laughing at the likes of him, he thought, and triumphant at replacing history with a tasteless housing estate.
The visit itself he had been saving up as a treat for when he was settled in. A treat! How often, when he was a child, had a promised treat turned into a let-down? Too often, he seemed to remember, and it didn't stop when one was grown-up and a responsible person. Still, he wasn't moving again, not after paying Ed and his mate to paint the place and refit the kitchen. He turned his back on the pretty little new houses, the trees and flowerbeds, and walked slowly up Oxford Gardens and across Ladbroke Grove to view the house where Reggie's first victim had had a room. At least that wasn't changed. By the look of it, no one had painted it since the woman's death in 1943. No one seemed to know which room it had been, there were no details in any of the books he'd read. He gazed at the windows, speculating and making guesses, until someone looked out at him and he thought he'd better move on.
St. Blaise Avenue was quite up-market where it crossed Oxford Gardens, tree-lined with ornamental cherries, but the further he walked downhill it too went down until it was all sixties local authority housing, dry cleaners and motorcycle spare parts places and corner shops. All except for the terrace on the other side, isolated elegant Victorian, and the big house, the only one like it in the whole neighbourhood that wasn't divided into a dozen flats, St Blaise House. Pity they hadn't pulled that lot down, Mix thought, and left Rillington Place alone.
No cherries here but great dusty plane trees with huge leaves and bark peeling off their trunks. They were partly responsible for making the place so dark. He paused to look at the house, marvelling at its size, as he always did, and wondering why on earth the old woman hadn't sold it to a developer years ago. Three floors high, it was of once-white, now grey, stucco, with steps up to a great front door that was half hidden in the depths of a pillared portico. Above, almost under the eaves, was a circular window quite different from the other oblong windows, being of stained glass, clouded by the accumulation of grime built up over the years since it had last been cleaned.
Mix let himself in. The hallway alone, he had thought when he first saw the place, was big enough for a normal-size flat to fit inside, big, square and dark like everything in there. Big dark chairs with carved backs stood uselessly against the walls, one of them under a huge mirror in a carved wooden frame, its glass all spotted with greenish blots like islands on a map of the sea. Stairs went down to a basement but he had never been in it and as far as he knew no one else had for years and years.
When he came in he always hoped she wouldn't be anywhere about and usually she wasn't, but today he was out of luck. Dressed in her usual garments, long droopy cardigan and skirt with a dipping hemline, she was standing beside a huge carved table which must have weighed a ton, holding up a coloured flyer advertising a Tibetan restaurant. When she saw him she said, 'Good afternoon, Mr Cellini,' in her upper-class drawl, putting, he thought, a lot of scorn into her voice.
When he spoke to Gwendolen Chawcer, when addressing her was unavoidable, he did his best to shock her – so far without marked success.
'You'll never guess where I've been.'
'That is almost a certainty,' she said. 'So it seems pointless to attempt it.'
Sarcastic old bitch. 'Rillington Place,' he said, 'or where it used to be. I wanted to see where Christie buried all those women he killed in his garden but there’s not a trace of it left.'
She put the flyer back on the table. No doubt, it would lie there for months. Then she surprised him. 'I went to his house once,' she said, 'when I was young.'
'You did? Why was that?'
He knew she wouldn't be forthcoming and she wasn't. 'I had a reason to go there. The visit lasted no more than half an hour. He was an unpleasant man.'
He couldn't control his excitement. 'What sort of an impression did he make on you? Did you feel you were in the presence of a murderer? Was his wife there?'
She laughed her cold laugh. 'Goodness, Mr Cellini, I've no time to answer all these questions. I have to get on.'
With what? She seldom did anything but read, as far as he knew. She must have read thousands of books, she was always at it. He felt frustrated after her unsatisfactory but provocative response. She might be a mine of information about Reggie but she was too stand-offish to talk about it.
He began to mount the stairs, hating them with a fierce hatred, though they were not narrow or precarious or winding. There were fifty-two and one of the things he disliked about them was that they were composed of three flights, twenty-two in this stretch, seventeen in the next, but thirteen in the top flight. If there was anything which upset Mix more than unpleasant surprises and rude old women, it was the number thirteen. St Blaise House, fortunately, was number 54 St Blaise Avenue.
One day when old Chawcer was out he had counted the bedrooms, not including his own, and found there were nine. Some were furnished, if you could call it furniture, some were not. The whole place was filthy. In his opinion, no one had done any housework in it for years, though he had seen her flicking about with a feather duster. All that woodwork, carved with shields and swords and helmets, faces and flowers, leaves and garlands and ribbons, lay under an ancient accumulation of dust. Banister was linked to banister and cornice to picture rail by ropes of cobwebs. She had lived here all her long life, first with her parents, then with her dad, then alone. Apart from that he knew nothing about her. He didn’t even know how she happened to have three bedrooms on the top floor already converted into a flat.
The stairs grew narrower after the first landing and the last flight, the top one, was tiled, not carpeted. Mix had never seen a staircase of shiny black tiles before but there were many things in Miss Chawcer's house he had never seen before. No matter what kind of shoes he wore, those tiles made a terrible noise, a thump-thumping or a clack-clacking, and his belief was that she had tiled the stairs so that she would be able to tell what time her tenant came in. He had already got into the habit of removing his shoes and continuing in his socks alone. It wasn’t that he ever did anything wrong but he didn't want her knowing his business.
The stained glass window speckled the top landing with spots of coloured light. It was a picture of a girl looking into a pot with some sort of plant in it. When old Chawcer brought him up here for the first time she had called it the Isabella window and the picture, Isabella and the Pot of Basil, made very little sense to Mix. As far as he was concerned, basil was something growing in a bag you bought at Tesco. The girl looked ill, her face was the only bit of the glass that was white, and Mix resented having to see her each time he went into or came out of, his flat.
He called his home an apartment but Gwendolen Chawcer called it 'rooms'. She lived in the past, in his opinion, and not thirty or forty years ago like most old people but a hundred years. He had put in the bathroom himself with Ed and his mate's help and fitted the kitchen. He paid for it, so Miss Chawcer couldn't really complain. She ought to have been pleased; it would still be there for the next tenant when he was famous and had moved out. The fact was that she had never been able to see the need for a bathroom. When she was young, she told him, you had a chamber pot in your bedroom and a basin on the washstand and the maid brought you up a jug of hot water.
Mix had a bedroom as well and a large living room, dominated by a huge poster photograph of Nerissa Nash, taken when a newspaper started naming the models as well as the clothes designers. That was in the days when they called her the poor man's Naomi Campbell. They did so no longer. Mix stood in front of the poster, as he often did when he first came in, like a religious contemplating a holy picture, his lips murmuring, 'I love you, I adore you,' instead of prayers.
* * * * *
He was earning good money at Fiterama and he had spent freely on this flat. The chrome-encased television, video and DVD player were on the hire purchase as was most of the kitchen equipment but that, to use one of Ed's favourite expressions, was par for the course, everyone did it. He had paid for the white carpet and grey tweed suite with ready cash, buying the black marble statue of the nude girl on an impulse but not for a moment regretting his purchase. The poster of Nerissa he had had framed in the same chrome finish as the TV. In the black ash shelving he kept his collection of Reggie books: 10 Rillington Place, John Reginald Halliday Christie, The Christie Legend, Murder in Rillington Place and Christie's Victims among many others. Richard Attenborough's film of 10 Rillington Place he had on video and DVD. It was outrageous, he thought, that one Hollywood movie after another was re-made while you never heard a thing about a re-make of that. The one he possessed he often played and the digital version was even better, clearer and brighter. Richard Attenborough was wonderful, he wasn't arguing about that, but he didn’t look much like Reggie. A taller actor was needed with sharper features and burning eyes.
Mix was inclined to day-dream and sometimes he speculated as to whether he would be famous through knowing Nerissa or through his expert knowledge of Reggie. There was probably no one alive today, not even Ludovic Kennedy who had written the book, who knew more. It might be his mission in life to reawaken interest in Rillington Place and its most famous occupant, though how this was to come about after what he had seen that afternoon, was as yet a mystery. He would solve it, of course. Perhaps he would write a book about Reggie himself, and not one full of feeble comments on the man’s wickedness and depravity. His book would draw attention to the murderer as artist.
It was getting on for six. Mix poured himself his favourite drink. He had invented it himself and called it Boot Camp because it had such a savage kick. It mystified him that no one he had offered it to seemed to share his taste for a double measure of vodka, a glass of Sauvignon and a tablespoonful of Cointreau poured over crushed ice. His fridge was the kind which spewed out the crushed ice all prepared. He was just savouring the first sip when his mobile rang.
It was Colette Gilbert-Bamber to tell him she was desperate to get her treadmill repaired. It might be no more than the electric plug or it might be something bigger. Her husband had gone out but she had had to stay at home because she was expecting an important phone call. Mix knew what all that meant. Being in love with his distant star, his queen and lady, didn't mean he was never to treat himself to a bit of fun. Once he and Nerissa were together, a recognised item, it would be a different thing.
Regretfully but getting his priorities right, Mix put his Boot Camp into the fridge. He cleaned his teeth, gargled with a mouthwash which tasted not unlike his cocktail without the stimulus, and made his way down the stairs. In the midst of the house you wouldn't have guessed how fine the day was and bright and hot the sunshine. Here it was always cold and strangely silent too, it always was. You couldn't hear the Hammersmith and City Line running above ground from Latimer Road to Shepherd's Bush, or the traffic in Ladbroke Grove. The only noise came from the Westway but if you didn't know you wouldn't have imagined you were listening to traffic. It sounded like the sea, like waves breaking on the shore, or what you hear when you hold a big seashell up to your ear, a soft unceasing roar.
* * * * *
These days Gwendolen sometimes needed the help of a magnifying glass to read small print. And, unfortunately, most of the books she wanted to read were printed in what she understood to be called 10-point. Her ordinary glasses couldn't cope with Papa's edition of The Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire, for instance, or what she was reading now, a very old copy of Middlemarch, published in the nineteenth century.
Like her bedroom above it, the drawing room encompassed the whole depth of the house, a pair of large sash windows overlooking the street, french windows at the back giving on the garden. When she was reading Gwendolen reclined on a sofa upholstered in dark brown corduroy, its back surmounted with a carved mahogany dragon. The dragon's tail curved round to meet one of the sofa arms, while its head reared up as it snarled at the black marble fireplace. Most of the furniture was rather like that, carved and thickly padded and covered in velvet which was brown or dull green or the dark red of claret, but some was made of dark veined marble with gilt legs. There was a very large mirror on one wall, framed in gilt leaves and fruit and curlicues, which had grown dull with time and lack of care.
Beyond the french windows, open now to the warm evening light, lay the garden. Gwendolen still saw it as it used to be, the lawn closely mown to the smoothness of emerald velvet, the herbaceous border alight with flowers, the trees pruned to make the best of their luxuriant foliage. Or, rather, she saw that it could be like that with a little attention, nothing that couldn’t be achieved by a day’s work. That the grass was knee high, the flowerbeds a mass of weeds and the trees ruined by dead branches, escaped her notice. The printed word was more real to her than a comfortable interior and pleasing exterior.
Her mind and her memories too were occasionally stronger than the book; then she laid it down to stare at the brownish cobweb-hung ceiling and the dusty prisms on the chandelier, to think and to remember.
The man Cellini she disliked, but that was of small importance. His inelegant conversation had awakened sleeping things, Christie and his murders, Rillington Place, her fear, Dr Reeves and Bertha. It must be at least fifty-two years ago, maybe fiftythree. Rillington Place had been a sordid slum, the terraces of houses with front doors opening on to the street, an iron foundry with a tall chimney at the far end of it. Until she went there she had no idea such places existed. She had led a sheltered life, both before that day and after it. Bertha would have married – those sort of people always did. Probably had a string of children who by now would be middle-aged, the first one of them the cause of her misfortunes.
Why did women behave like that? She had never understood. She had never been tempted. Not even with Dr Reeves. Her feelings for him had always been chaste and honourable, as had his for her. She was sure of that, in spite of his subsequent behaviour. Perhaps, after all, she had chosen the better part.
What on earth made Cellini so interested in Christie? It wasn’t a healthy attitude of mind. Gwendolen picked up her book again. Not in this one but in another of George Eliot's, Adam Bede, there was a girl who had behaved like Bertha and met a dreadful fate. She read for another half-hour, lost to the world, oblivious to everything but the page in front of her. A footfall above her head alerted her.
Poor as her sight was becoming, Gwendolen's hearing was superb. Not for a woman of her age but for anyone of any age. Her friend Olive Fordyce said she was sure Gwendolen could hear a bat squeak. She listened now. He was coming down the stairs. No doubt he thought she didn’t know he took his shoes off in an attempt to come and go secretly. She was not so easily deceived. The lowest flight creaked. Nothing he could do would put a stop to that, she thought triumphantly. She heard him padding across the hall but when he closed the front door it was with a slam that shook the house and caused a whitish flake to drop off the ceiling on to her left foot.
She went to one of the front windows and saw him getting into his car. It was a small blue car and, in her opinion, he kept it absurdly clean. When he had gone she went out to the kitchen, opened the door on an ancient and never-used spin dryer to take out a netting bag which had once held potatoes. The bag was full of keys. No labels were attached to them but she knew very well the shape and colour of the one she wanted. The key in the pocket of her cardigan, she began to mount the stairs.
It was a long way up but she was used to it. She might be over eighty but she was thin and strong. Never in her life had she had a day's illness. Of course she couldn't climb those stairs as fast as she could fifty years ago but that was only to be expected. Otto was sitting halfway up the top flight, dismembering and eating some small mammal. She took no notice of him nor he of her. The evening sun blazed through the Isabella window and since there was no wind to blow on the glass, a nearly perfect coloured picture of the girl and the pot of basil appeared reflected on the floor, a circular mosaic of reds and blues and purples and greens. Gwendolen stopped to admire it. Rarely indeed was this facsimile so clear and still.
She lingered for only a minute or two before inserting her key in the lock and letting herself into Cellini's flat.
All this white paint was unwise, she thought. It showed every mark. And grey was a bad furnishing colour, cold and stark. She walked into his bedroom, wondering why he bothered to make his bed when he would only have to unmake it at night. Everything was depressingly tidy. Very likely he suffered from that affliction she had read about in a newspaper, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder. The kitchen was just as bad. It looked like one of those on show at the Ideal Home Exhibition, to which Olive had insisted on taking her some time in the eighties. A place for everything and everything in its place, not a packet or tin left on the counter, nothing in the sink. How could anyone live like that?
She opened the door of the fridge. There was very little food to be seen but in the door rack were two bottles of wine and, in the very front of the middle shelf a nearly full glass of something that looked like faintly coloured water. Gwendolen sniffed it. Not water, certainly not. So he drank, did he? She couldn’t say she was surprised. Making her way back into the living room, she stopped at the bookshelves. Any books, no matter of what kind, always drew her attention. These were not the sort she would read, perhaps that anyone should read. All of them, except for one called Sex for Men in the 21st Century, were about Christie. She had scarcely thought about the man for more than forty years and today she seemed not to be able to get away from him.
As for Cellini, this would be another of his obsessions. The more I know people, said Gwendolen, quoting her father, the more I like books. She went downstairs and into the kitchen. There she fetched herself a cheese and pickle sandwich, readymade from the corner shop, and taking it and a glass of orange juice back to the dragon sofa, she returned to Middlemarch.
Copyright © 2005 by Ruth Rendell. Reprinted courtesy of Crown Publishing Group.
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How to Watch the Stars vs. Kraken Game: Streaming & TV Channel Info for NHL Playoffs Second Round Game 7
Published: May. 15, 2023 at 1:12 PM CDT|Updated: 51 minutes ago
The Dallas Stars host the Seattle Kraken in a decisive Game 7 of the NHL Playoffs Second Round at American Airlines Center on Monday, May 15, starting at 8:00 PM ET on ESPN, TVAS, and SportsNet. The series is tied 3-3.
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- When: Monday, May 15, 2023 at 8:00 PM ET
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- Where: American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas
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- The Stars have conceded 215 total goals (2.6 per game), ranking third in league action for the fewest goals against.
- The Stars score the seventh-most goals in the league (281 total, 3.4 per game).
- In the past 10 contests, the Stars are 6-3-1 (75.0% of possible points).
- Over on the defensive end, the Stars have given up 31 goals (3.1 per game) in those 10 matchups.
- They have averaged 3.6 goals per game (36 total) over that span.
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- The Kraken's total of 252 goals allowed (3.1 per game) is 14th in the league.
- The Kraken's 289 goals on the season (3.5 per game) rank them fourth in the NHL.
- In the past 10 games, the Kraken are 6-4-0 (80.0% of possible points).
- Defensively, the Kraken have allowed 30 goals (three per game) in those 10 matchups.
- They are scoring at a 3.4 goals-per-game average (34 total) during that span.
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Students at Wellesley College voted Tuesday to allow transgender men and nonbinary people who were assigned male at birth to be eligible for admission, in a move that could symbolically change the face of the Massachusetts women's liberal arts college.
The nonbinding vote followed an occasionally fraught debate in recent weeks that had pitched students against the college administration, which has resisted the move.
"Wellesley College acknowledges the result of the nonbinding student ballot initiative," the college said in a statement. "Although there is no plan to revisit its mission as a women's college or its admissions policy, the College will continue to engage all students, including transgender male and nonbinary students, in the important work of building an inclusive academic community where everyone feels they belong."
The college did not release the exact vote count or percentages for the ballot initiative, which it said was a standard practice.
The Wellesley News student newspaper reported recently that the ballot question was approved by the college government's senators in February. It said that in addition to the admissions question, the measure also sought "to make the language used at Wellesley more inclusive of nonbinary and trans students."
Wellesley, whose alumna include former secretaries of state Hillary Clinton and Madeleine Albright, has since 2015 allowed transgender women to apply for admission. Several other women's liberal arts colleges have similar policies, while also allowing transgender men who transition at university to graduate.
It is much less common for such colleges to admit students who identify as male, though about 2.1% of Gen Z adults identify as transgender, according to a 2022 Gallup poll.
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"I will say, from my experience, there is a disconnect between the student body and the administration over what students want, particularly the board (of trustees), because a lot of them are older and it's not a very diverse board," said Alexandra Brooks, the school's government president, according to the Wellesley News. | https://www.unionleader.com/news/national/wellesley-college-students-vote-to-admit-transgender-men/article_1b4e92dc-bafc-57b3-b565-1f9b1d6bdd05.html | 2023-03-15 19:36:02 | 1 | https://www.unionleader.com/news/national/wellesley-college-students-vote-to-admit-transgender-men/article_1b4e92dc-bafc-57b3-b565-1f9b1d6bdd05.html |
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