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Two people found dead in a railroad car in south Texas were Honduran men, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security said in a statement Saturday, indicating it was investigating the case as possible human smuggling.
“We will continue to address the serious public safety threat posed by human smuggling organizations and their reckless disregard for the health and safety of those smuggled,” department spokesperson Nina Pruneda said in the statement.
Pruneda declined to comment beyond the statement, which said the investigation is ongoing but did not say whether any of the migrants were in custody.
The two dead were among 17 people — 15 men and two women — found Friday in what Union Pacific railroad said were two rail cars near Knippa, Texas, about 70 miles (113 kilometers) west of San Antonio and less than 100 miles (161 kilometers) from the U.S. border with Mexico, according to Pruneda’s statement.
Union Pacific said in a statement Saturday that it is working with authorities to determine what happened and how the migrants boarded the train. The statement said the company is “deeply saddened” by the loss of life.
“Safety is our focus, and we have strict policies in place to prevent unauthorized access of our trains,” the statement from company spokesperson Robynn Tysver said.
Four of the survivors found in the cars were taken to hospitals, Pruneda said. Their nationalities and conditions were not released.
University Health in San Antonio tweeted that two male survivors were in critical condition Saturday.
Spokesperson Leigh Strope from Christus Health in San Antonio said one survivor was hospitalized there in undisclosed condition.
Officials at other hospitals in the area either had no patients from the train or did not respond to messages seeking comment Saturday.
Uvalde police Chief Daniel Rodriguez had said dispatchers received a 911 call about 3:50 p.m. Friday from an unknown person seeking help for “numerous undocumented immigrants ‘suffocating’ inside of a train car.”
Rodriguez told local media it was believed the call came from inside one of the two rail cars where the migrants were found, a shipping container where the two dead men were found and a freight car.
A suspected cause of the deaths has not been released. Highs in the area neared 90 F (32 C), and shipping containers often get much hotter than the surrounding temperature.
Last summer, more than 50 migrants died after dozens of people were found in the back of a sweltering tractor-trailer that had been abandoned on the outskirts of San Antonio. The tragedy was the nation’s deadliest smuggling episode on America’s southern border, which led to officials vowing to step up policing efforts.
Migrants routinely travel through Uvalde, leading to high-speed vehicle pursuits that put schools in the area on lockdown. After the Robb Elementary School massacre in Uvalde last May, when a gunman killed 19 children and two teachers, Texas lawmakers concluded in a report that the frequency of the lockdowns may have led to a “diminished sense of vigilance” about security.
On the other side of Texas, a 17-year-old was charged Friday with kidnapping two migrants whose rescue this week from a Houston hotel by FBI agents ended in gunfire that killed another suspect.
The migrants were stopped on a highway northwest of Houston on Saturday and were forced into another vehicle by the kidnappers, according to a prosecutor. Officials have said little about what happened between then and Thursday morning, when the FBI says its agents rescued two migrants following the shooting in north Houston. | https://www.cenlanow.com/national/2-dead-in-rail-car-human-smuggling-investigation-indicated/ | 2023-03-26 16:50:02 | 0 | https://www.cenlanow.com/national/2-dead-in-rail-car-human-smuggling-investigation-indicated/ |
Here are 4 Black entrepreneurs in Milwaukee you should know
Less than 2% of businesses in the Milwaukee area are Black-owned, but they are making an indelible mark in the city.
From restaurants, clothing boutiques, and art studios to the recycling industry, Black-owned businesses have carved out niches in almost every industry, offering unique services, products, and even inventive ways to carry dog poop.
And efforts are underway to grow these businesses with the help of federal, state and philanthropic dollars. Northwestern Mutual is providing $5 million to boost micro-lending through a partnership with two local community development financial institutions. And Gov. Tony Evers is using $86 million in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds to support local chambers of commerce throughout the state to help develop small businesses.
Here's a few Black-owned entrepreneurs and inventors you should get to know:
Natasha Broxton: Select Auto Parts & Sales
Natasha Broxton learned the ins and out of the recycling business by osmosis.
Her husband, Eric has been in the industry for 30 years.
He owns Tires Express, a tire recycling company, and All Scrap Metal Recycling.
“He’s in and around this industry a lot picking up knowledge as he goes and then he is sharing it with me,” Broxton said.
The couple bought a 125,000-square-foot warehouse on 25th Avenue and Cornell Road that was filled with thousands of old tires. Eric Broxton had the idea of creating an indoor auto parts salvage yard.
“He had the vision, but then I executed it,” Natasha Broxton said.
Now Broxton believes she's the only Black female owner of an indoor salvage yard in the state.
She opened Select Auto Parts & Sales in 2015 a year after the couple bought the building, clearing 45,000 tires within a matter of months.
Since then, she has grown the business, carving out a niche that separates her from traditional salvage yards. Most stockpile junk cars where customers peruse huge outdoor lots seeking parts. Usually, customers either had to take parts off themselves or pay an additional cost to have them removed.
At Select Auto Parts & Sales, Broxton's team removes the parts and stores close to a million items from hoods and bumpers to heaters/AC control units in her warehouse. Her full-service company provides ready-to-go parts that meet customers' auto needs.
“When my customers come to me, they know they are going to be able to get their parts, grab it and go with pretty much no waiting,” she said.
But she admits learning the finer points of dissembling a car was a learning curve. One she mastered on the job.
“I didn’t know what an alternator was. I didn’t know what a starter was. I didn’t know any of those things,” Broxton, 41, said. “I didn’t know how to check an alternator to make sure it is good. My team is awesome. They would teach me these things.”
The company’s success comes from her willingness to learn from others and hiring the right team.
“Even though I am the owner, I want to be able to say, ‘Hey. I want to know how this works,” said Broxton, who majored in accounting and then worked for AT&T for 10 years.
Working in corporate, especially technology has helped Broxton create a full-service auto parts business. She has acquired a dealer’s license to sell used cars. She sells both domestically and internationally through eBay and she hopes to offer an auto parts delivery service to other auto-related businesses. She also buys scrap metal and sells new and used tires. As part of giving back to the community, she hires formerly incarcerated individuals and persons with disabilities.
In business for eight years, Broxton has encountered some intimidation in an industry that is male-dominated and white. But that has made her stronger. Often, she said, people doubt she's the owner or questions her knowledge about cars.
Broxton encourages other women to take a chance on businesses not traditionally thought of for women.
“When you think of women (owning businesses), you think of nail salons, hair salons, and all that. Let’s get out of those stereotypes,” Broxton said. “We can do anything that we put our minds to. I’m a firm believer in that.”
Fred Robinson Jr.: Greenwood Park Gallery and Framing
A trip to a Black college football classic in Indiana inspired a father and son to open a picture-framing company that morphed into a business that became much more than that.
Greenwood Park Gallery and Framing, 4233 W. Fond du Lac Ave., offers custom framing, including shadow box framing for family heirlooms and mementos and large printmaking.
The business doubles as an art gallery showcasing local and international artists’ work. It also sells an eclectic array of paintings from landscapes, contemporary Black and religious artwork to African masks, artifacts, and fabrics.
“One of the reasons why we got into the framing is because we wanted to offer our customers affordable framing,” said Fred Robinson Jr., who started the family-run business with his father Fred Robinson, Sr. 20 years ago.
Most people, he noted, have artwork or posters rolled up in closets because they can’t afford to get them framed. Or their walls are bare because they can’t afford artwork, he added.
The gallery also supports local artists. Robinson buys artwork from emerging creatives, which he displays and sells. This allows up-and-coming artists to have a venue to showcase their work and get their names out there. Robinson also has a podcast, The Artist Connection, where he interviews local artists.
“Everybody has to start somewhere,” he said.
The idea for the business came from a trip to Indiana to attend Circle City Classic in 2002. Robinson and his father saw a man selling 8-by-10 pictures of Afro-centric art from the trunk of his car.
“The line was around the corner,” said Robinson. “We waited in line to see what all the hype was about.”
Amazed to see Blacks buying art, the duo returned to Milwaukee and began learning the picture-framing trade. Father and son, along with the elder Robinson’s partner, Billie Nash, attended conventions, seminars and took classes to learn the trade.
“We had this bright idea. We had no idea about framing. We learned it,” said Robinson, a tool and die maker. His father is a retired mechanic for the city.
Five years later, Greenwood Park Gallery and Framing opened, taking its name from an area in Corpus Christi, Texas, where Robinson’s father grew up.
The business expanded over the years to touch all three aspects of the art industry – framing, printing, and now photography. They have turned a small portion of its 3,000-square-foot upstairs art gallery into three separate photography studios.
Local photographers can rent the studios to do graduation portraits, professional headshots, and model photoshoots. Photography equipment like lighting, tripods, and backdrops are provided.
Woods Studios, Robinson, said keeps everything in-house where people can get their photos taken, printed, and framed all in one place. The next step for the gallery is doing corporate accounts for hotels or the Milwaukee Bucks or bulk or commercial framing for retail stores.
Celeste Robinson: The Poop Tee-Pee
Tired of picking up after your dog? So was one Milwaukee resident who found a practical and stylish solution.
It's called the Poop Tee-Pee.
Celeste Robinson created a hands-free way to store a dog’s bagged poop on long walks in the park, along the beach, or around the neighborhood.
She researched, perfected, patented and trademarked the nylon pouch that attaches to a leach.
“Nobody wants to walk around holding poop,” said Robinson, 50. “You always see people walking down the street walking their dogs and holding poop.”
The idea came to her one summer’s day in 2019 as she walked her 6-year-old pit bull named Brodie. The walks can last 30 or 45 minutes. Robinson didn't want to hold bags of poop for that long. Over time, it begins to smell, attract flies, and eventually get heavier.
“He is not going to poop once. He's like 90lbs. He is going to poop like two or three times. Now, I am holding three bags of poop,” she said. “I was trying to figure out what I could do to carry his poop without holding it.”
She searched the internet looking to buy something anything to keep her hands doodie-free but came up empty.
“I was like ‘I need to make something,’” she said.
She sketched possible designs for a small pouch to carry the poop and have it attached to a leash, so her hands could remain free. She found old fabric and began stitching together pouches of varying shapes and sizes until she landed on a design that resembled a teepee.
Robinson got the bag patented and found a local textile manufacturing company to produce her prototype.
Robinson has so far sold about 500 Poop Tee-Pee pouches.
Robinson wants to grow her product and hopes to have it stocked at major pet stores and sold on Amazon. She hopes to also pitch her business on the TV show "Shark Tank."
“That’s my dream,” Robinson said.
Dave Bent: Jamaican Fair Trade
Jamaica is known for sandy beaches, reggae and rum punch. But there is another commodity the small island nation is also known for -- coffee.
“Blue Mountain coffee is one of the world's most sought-after coffee – it is like the champagne of coffee,” said Dave Bent, owner of Jamaican Fair Trade.
Bent’s company imports beans grown in the island's Blue Mountain region, then roasts them locally and sells the coffee online.
“Blue Mountain coffee is not that coffee that you drink every day to stay up. It's that coffee that you drink to enjoy and actually savor the taste,” he added
The fertile volcanic soil of Jamaica’s Blue Mountain region gives this coffee a smooth taste with notes of cocoa without that bitter aftertaste associated with most coffee.
Bent's first sip of the coffee occurred eight years ago while visiting the island for a cousin’s wedding. Bent admits he is not a coffee aficionado, but he loved the taste. He immediately wanted to bring this coffee from his parents’ homeland back to Milwaukee.
“I remember giving it a try and waiting for that bitter aftertaste, and I was like, ‘Oh, Wow. This is pretty good,’” Bent said. “It was my first time being able to drink black coffee.”
After that sip, Jamaican Fair Trade was born. But Bent’s business has a deeper mission than just bringing the taste of the island to the Midwest.
He wants to help build the island nation’s economy by supporting small family-owned farms. Bent said the biggest market for Blue Mountain Coffee is in Japan and Europe which already operates large conglomerates farms.
“I wanted to do fair trade to make sure I was working with a small family-owned coffee farm where the money is actually going back into the community,” he said.
His parents were born in Jamaica and emigrated to the U.S. in the late 70s. When Bent travels there, he is struck by the poverty. It’s a stark contrast to the island resort image most have, he said.
“I always wanted to do something for the culture, but I never really knew what to do,” Bent said.
Bent registered his business in 2018, having no idea how to bring the coffee to Milwaukee. Family connections in Jamaica helped him navigate the nuances needed to register with the island's agriculture department, get certified and find a reliable coffee farmer, which Bent said took a couple of tries.
Jamaican officials have strict protocols to prevent fraudulent labeling and to ensure quality.
“It was definitely a lot of trial and error,” he said.
He has partnered with Riverworks Development Corp. to open a café on the Beerline Trail. In early 2023, Bent and three others will open Kuumba Juice and Coffeehouse, 274 E. Keefe Ave.
The café will serve Bent’s coffee, other light refreshments and cold-pressed juices. The café focuses on health and wellness and includes a community center offering yoga and mental health services.
With just an online store, the café will expose more people to Blue Mountain coffee. Bent hopes the exposure will allow him to grow his business, increase orders, and have a bigger impact on Jamaica’s economy.
La Risa Lynch is a community affairs reporter for the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Email her at llynch@gannett.com | https://www.jsonline.com/story/news/2022/11/18/4-black-owned-milwaukee-businesses-to-support/8109401001/ | 2022-11-18 21:59:37 | 0 | https://www.jsonline.com/story/news/2022/11/18/4-black-owned-milwaukee-businesses-to-support/8109401001/ |
The 2023 MLB Draft is next month, and teams are looking to add the big names of the future to their farm systems.
The Yankees possess the No. 26 pick in this year’s draft, and the latest mock has them using it on infielder George Lombard Jr. out of Gulliver Prep in Pinecrest, Fla.
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Prep hitters continue to be the focus, though there’d be interest in White should he still be on the board. With guys like Stafura and Head gone, Lombard could be the choice over guys like McGonigle, Mitchell or Walker Martin.
Earlier, Bleacher Report, ESPN and MLB.com all predicted that Yankees would use the pick on shortstop Sammy Stafura out of Walter Panas HS in NY.
Per MLB.com’s Jim Callis: The Yankees are linked to high school shortstops, including suburban New York City product Stafura (who gives off some Anthony Volpe vibes), Lombard and McGonigle. They excel at developing pitchers, which could lead them to White or Kent State left-hander Joe Whitman, whose stock continues to soar after a sterling outing in the Cape Cod League.
Per ESPN’s Kiley McDaniel: There’s some Trevor Story vibes (physical skills at shortstop with power) with real questions on if Stafura can hit, but he’s also a bit of a late bloomer, coming from a lighter baseball background in a cold-weather area that’s local to the Yankees, so there’s some license to project more than with other players in this range. I feel like I’m just obliged to mention Anthony Volpe in this blurb, so there you go.
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Per Bleacher Report’s Joel Reuter: The Yankees plucked Anthony Volpe from the New Jersey prep ranks in 2019, and they have been scouting Stafura all spring less than an hour north of Yankee Stadium at Panas High School in Cortlandt, New York. With power potential, speed and solid defensive skills, he has a ton of helium this spring.
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BEIJING (AP) — Chinese President Xi Jinping is expected to meet with his Russian counterpart, Vladimir Putin, during a visit to the neighboring Central Asian nation of Uzbekistan this month, in what would be his first overseas visit since the start of the COVID-19 outbreak.
Xi, 69, has participated in global gatherings by video link, but his physical absence and those of other top Chinese leaders has thrown a shadow over Beijing’s global political and economic ambitions. Xi has only left mainland China to make a one-day visit to the semi-autonomous city of Hong Kong on July 1 to speak at a ceremony commemorating the 25th anniversary of its handover from British to Chinese rule. Xi has overseen a sweeping crackdown on civil rights in the city since pro-democracy protests in 2019, with opposition voices either imprisoned, forced into exile or intimidated into silence.
According to Russian media, Xi will attend a summit of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) in Uzbekistan where he will meet with Putin. The two last met in Beijing in January in Beijing, just weeks before Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
On that occasion, they issued a joint statement declaring their relationship had “no limits.” Beijing has since refused to criticize Russian aggression or even describe it as an invasion, while condemning sanctions against Moscow and accusing the U.S. and NATO of provoking the conflict.
WHAT ARE THE STAKES FOR XI GOING ABROAD?
Xi is at a crucial inflection point in his political career as he seeks — and is expected to receive — a third five-year term as Communist Party leader. That’s a break with precedent that has limited members of the party’s all-powerful Politburo Standing Committee to two terms in an effort to prevent a return of the one-man dictatorial rule of the founder of the People’s Republic, Mao Zedong.
The party, which brooks no opposition, has total control over politics, information and the media and Xi faces no open threats. However, discontent has at times been raised over his consolidation of power, a sharply slowing economy, a relentless anti-corruption campaign that has targeted political opponents, and the hard-line “zero-COVID” measures mandating strict lockdowns, quarantines, testing and masking that have taken a toll on the economy and society.
At the same time, relations with the U.S., Australia and much of Europe have deteriorated over China’s human rights record, its often abrasive diplomacy, assertions of sovereignty in the South China Sea and threats to attack Taiwan. Along with COVID-19 travel concerns, all those factors have contributed to Xi’s apparent reluctance to travel overseas for state visits and international gatherings.
WHAT IS THE SCO AND WHAT IS XI HOPING TO GAIN?
Alongside Russia, China dominates the eight-member SCO, which also includes most of the former Soviet Central Asian states, India and Pakistan. China has used the bloc to expand its influence in what was Moscow’s backyard, including taking part in multinational military exercises displaying the capabilities of its fast-modernizing armed forces. China also sees the grouping as a counterweight to NATO and U.S. alliances in the Asia-Pacific.
The dynamic in the region has changed over recent months, however, with the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan and Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, which has drawn tepid support at best from most of the other SCO members. Xi may be hoping a meeting with Putin will bolster domestic perceptions of him as standing up to Western opposition to the Ukraine war and burnish his nationalist credentials at a time relations with the U.S. are growing increasingly tense over trade, technology, Taiwan and other issues.
Coming just ahead of the party congress, the overseas visit would also show Xi is confident of his position and support among the party’s 96 million members, his six colleagues on the Politburo Standing Committee and leaders of the party’s powerful military branch, the People’s Liberation Army. As always, the party remains swathed in a veil of secrecy, and travel by top leaders is almost never announced until the last minute, or even not until they return from their trips.
WHAT DO WE KNOW ABOUT XI’S TRAVEL PLANS?
Xi and Putin will meet in the Uzbek city of Samarkand on Sept. 15-16, Russian Ambassador to China Andrei Denisov was quoted as saying by Russia’s state news agency, TASS.
Xi is also expected to attend a summit of the Group of 20 leading rich and developing nations in Indonesia in mid-November, bolstering China’s position as the world’s second largest economy and a key link in supply chains for goods from cellphones to dishwashers. Separately, China has told Thailand that Xi will attend a meeting in Bangkok of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum shortly after the G-20, “if he is not preoccupied with other responsibilities.”
Many leaders combine a trip to APEC and the G-20. China has not confirmed that Xi will attend either gathering. | https://www.yourbasin.com/news/ap-explainer-why-is-xi-jinpings-central-asia-trip-important/ | 2022-09-07 15:36:08 | 1 | https://www.yourbasin.com/news/ap-explainer-why-is-xi-jinpings-central-asia-trip-important/ |
KENT, Ohio (AP)Sincere Carry scored 23 points as Kent State beat Ohio 82-75 on Tuesday night.
Carry added five rebounds and three steals for the Golden Flashes (24-6, 14-3 Mid-American Conference). Chris Payton and Malique Jacobs added 15 points apiece.
The Bobcats (17-13, 9-8) were led in scoring by Jaylin Hunter, who finished with 14 points and two steals. Miles Brown and AJ Clayton each had 11 points.
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Both teams next play Friday. Kent State hosts Akron while Ohio hosts Bowling Green.
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The following is a listing of all home transfers in Ottawa County reported from July 17 to July 23. There were 88 transactions posted during this time. During this period, the median sale for the area was a 1,577-square-foot home on Minetta Avenue in Spring Lake that sold for $350,000.
Allendale
11330 Red Hawk Lane, Allendale, $370,000, 1,670 square feet, $222 per square-foot, three bedrooms and two bathrooms.
9535 Deerway Court, Allendale, $382,000, 1,285 square feet, $297 per square-foot, three bedrooms and two bathrooms.
7630 Margaret Lane, Allendale, $450,000, 1,813 square feet, $248 per square-foot, seven bedrooms and four bathrooms.
12015 56th Ave., Allendale, $635,000, 3,065 square feet, $207 per square-foot, four bedrooms and four bathrooms.
12563 Ridgedale Drive, Allendale, $645,000, 1,696 square feet, $380 per square-foot, three bathrooms.
Grand Haven
418 Jackson Ave., Grand Haven, $235,000, 1,482 square feet, $159 per square-foot, three bedrooms and two bathrooms.
1332 Pennoyer Ave., Grand Haven, $259,900, 1,272 square feet, $204 per square-foot, four bedrooms and two bathrooms.
13641 120th Ave., Grand Haven, $265,000, 1,200 square feet, $221 per square-foot, three bedrooms and two bathrooms.
547 Robbins Road, Grand Haven, $290,493, 1,232 square feet, $236 per square-foot, three bedrooms and one bathroom.
14663 154th Ave., Grand Haven, $310,000, 1,222 square feet, $254 per square-foot, three bedrooms and three bathrooms.
15359 Lost Channel Trail, Grand Haven, $332,000, 1,286 square feet, $258 per square-foot, three bedrooms and two bathrooms.
919 S. Albee Street, Grand Haven, $355,000, 1,535 square feet, $231 per square-foot, three bedrooms and three bathrooms.
15348 Canary Drive, Grand Haven, $380,000, 1,476 square feet, $257 per square-foot, three bedrooms and two bathrooms.
110 N. Harbor Drive, Grand Haven, $390,000, 905 square feet, $431 per square-foot, three bedrooms and two bathrooms.
13553 Oakfield Lane, Grand Haven, $400,000, 1,622 square feet, $247 per square-foot, three bedrooms and four bathrooms.
15488 Thornapple Drive, Grand Haven, $440,000, 2,436 square feet, $181 per square-foot, four bedrooms and three bathrooms.
14196 Briarhollow, Grand Haven, $462,000, 2,723 square feet, $170 per square-foot, four bedrooms and three bathrooms.
140 Grand Ave., Grand Haven, $525,000, 1,630 square feet, $322 per square-foot, three bedrooms and three bathrooms.
Holland
32 E. 19th Street, Holland, $180,000, 1,493 square feet, $121 per square-foot, three bedrooms and one bathroom.
462 Harrison Ave., Holland, $185,000, 1,002 square feet, $185 per square-foot, three bedrooms and two bathrooms.
3315 Butternut Drive, Holland, $220,000, 1,254 square feet, $175 per square-foot, two bathrooms.
624 Washington Ave., Holland, $240,000, 1,112 square feet, $216 per square-foot, two bedrooms and one bathroom.
175 E. 25th Street, Holland, $253,000, 792 square feet, $319 per square-foot, two bedrooms and one bathroom.
342 W. 21st Street, Holland, $257,500, 1,022 square feet, $252 per square-foot, four bedrooms and one bathroom.
363 W. 21st Street, Holland, $265,000, 928 square feet, $286 per square-foot, three bedrooms and one bathroom.
1155 E. 12th Street, Holland, $275,000, 1,490 square feet, $185 per square-foot, three bedrooms and two bathrooms.
2952 Bayberry Court, Holland, $276,500, 1,124 square feet, $246 per square-foot, two bedrooms and three bathrooms.
419 Kimber Lane, Holland, $285,000, 1,996 square feet, $143 per square-foot, two bathrooms.
11249 Avocet Court, Holland, $290,000, 1,062 square feet, $273 per square-foot, three bathrooms.
316 W. 27th Street, Holland, $295,000, 1,170 square feet, $252 per square-foot, three bedrooms and one bathroom.
124 Birchwood Ave., Holland, $300,000, 1,491 square feet, $201 per square-foot, three bedrooms and two bathrooms.
7850 112th Ave., Holland, $305,000, 1,097 square feet, $278 per square-foot, three bedrooms and three bathrooms.
155 Dartmouth Ave., Holland, $309,000, 1,404 square feet, $220 per square-foot, three bedrooms and two bathrooms.
285 Jennifer Lane, Holland, $311,000, 1,386 square feet, $224 per square-foot, three bedrooms and two bathrooms.
13126 Thistlewood Lane, Holland, $315,000, 1,454 square feet, $217 per square-foot, two bathrooms.
345 Woodland Ave., Holland, $320,000, 1,118 square feet, $286 per square-foot, three bedrooms and two bathrooms.
204 170th Ave., Holland, $330,500, 1,260 square feet, $262 per square-foot, three bathrooms.
1252 Marlene Street, Holland, $335,000, 1,440 square feet, $233 per square-foot, three bedrooms and two bathrooms.
547 Diekema Ave., Holland, $340,000, 2,332 square feet, $146 per square-foot, four bedrooms and four bathrooms.
2463 Nuttall Court, Holland, $349,900, 1,275 square feet, $274 per square-foot, two bathrooms.
14060 Fox Trail Drive, Holland, $355,000, 1,689 square feet, $210 per square-foot, three bathrooms.
3523 Hollywood Drive, Holland, $402,000, 1,869 square feet, $215 per square-foot, four bedrooms and three bathrooms.
625 Steketee Ave., Holland, $425,000, 1,905 square feet, $223 per square-foot, four bedrooms and two bathrooms.
67 E. 28th Street, Holland, $440,000, 2,038 square feet, $216 per square-foot, two bedrooms and two bathrooms.
4438 Sunnycrest Court, Holland, $455,000, 1,364 square feet, $334 per square-foot, three bathrooms.
203 W. 12th Street, Holland, $465,000, 1,840 square feet, $253 per square-foot, three bedrooms and two bathrooms.
14133 Ridgewood Drive, Holland, $520,000, 2,645 square feet, $197 per square-foot, three bathrooms.
14908 Sagebrush Drive, Holland, $530,000, 2,480 square feet, $214 per square-foot, four bedrooms and three bathrooms.
2981 Jamesway Ave., Holland, $650,000, 2,997 square feet, $217 per square-foot, five bedrooms and four bathrooms.
277 Sunset Bluff Court, Holland, $925,000, 4,247 square feet, $218 per square-foot, four bedrooms and four bathrooms.
Hudsonville
5390 Southbrook Court, Hudsonville, $125,000, 900 square feet, $139 per square-foot, two bedrooms and one bathroom.
1381 Bent Tree Court, Hudsonville, $185,000, 968 square feet, $191 per square-foot, two bathrooms.
2543 Barry Street, Hudsonville, $315,000, 1,561 square feet, $202 per square-foot, three bedrooms and two bathrooms.
5382 Green Ave., Hudsonville, $323,000, 1,220 square feet, $265 per square-foot, three bedrooms and two bathrooms.
4989 36th Ave., Hudsonville, $349,000, 1,918 square feet, $182 per square-foot, three bedrooms and three bathrooms.
2649 Edson Drive, Hudsonville, $350,000, 1,000 square feet, $350 per square-foot, two bedrooms and two bathrooms.
3702 Bantam Drive, Hudsonville, $365,000, 1,270 square feet, $287 per square-foot, three bedrooms and three bathrooms.
4266 Springhill Drive, Hudsonville, $370,000, 1,861 square feet, $199 per square-foot, four bedrooms and three bathrooms.
3357 Rosewood Street, Hudsonville, $375,000, 2,264 square feet, $166 per square-foot, four bedrooms and four bathrooms.
4925 Shadow Creek Drive, Hudsonville, $399,900, 1,832 square feet, $218 per square-foot, four bedrooms and three bathrooms.
7416 Katie Lane, Hudsonville, $437,000, 1,338 square feet, $327 per square-foot, five bedrooms and three bathrooms.
3406 Rocaway Drive, Hudsonville, $615,000, 2,414 square feet, $255 per square-foot, three bedrooms and three bathrooms.
Jenison
1863 Elizabeth Lane, Jenison, $245,000, 1,206 square feet, $203 per square-foot, two bedrooms and three bathrooms.
1750 Pleasantwood Drive, Jenison, $315,000, 1,238 square feet, $254 per square-foot, three bedrooms and three bathrooms.
1901 Cedarbrook Drive, Jenison, $525,000, 2,531 square feet, $207 per square-foot, four bedrooms and four bathrooms.
Nunica
12121 Taft, Nunica, $437,000, 1,502 square feet, $291 per square-foot, three bedrooms and three bathrooms.
13354 Cone Street, Nunica, $461,000, 1,457 square feet, $316 per square-foot, three bedrooms and three bathrooms.
Spring Lake
17677 144th Ave., Spring Lake, $185,900, 1,314 square feet, $141 per square-foot, three bedrooms and one bathroom.
16147 144th Ave., Spring Lake, $305,700, 1,608 square feet, $190 per square-foot, three bedrooms and two bathrooms.
16717 Hemlock Drive, Spring Lake, $307,500, 1,248 square feet, $246 per square-foot, three bedrooms and two bathrooms.
618 Summer Street, Spring Lake, $339,400, 1,120 square feet, $303 per square-foot, three bedrooms and one bathroom.
14917 Minetta Ave., Spring Lake, $350,000, 1,577 square feet, $222 per square-foot, two bedrooms and one bathroom.
927 W. Savidge Street, Spring Lake, $528,000, 1,711 square feet, $309 per square-foot, three bedrooms and three bathrooms.
18243 Lost Creek Lane, Spring Lake, $565,000, 2,200 square feet, $257 per square-foot, two bedrooms and three bathrooms.
18835 Legacy Point Drive, Spring Lake, $585,000, 2,595 square feet, $225 per square-foot, four bedrooms and three bathrooms.
16631 Lakeview Street, Spring Lake, $700,000, 1,672 square feet, $419 per square-foot, two bathrooms.
18076 Hickory Street, Spring Lake, $805,000, 3,605 square feet, $223 per square-foot, four bedrooms and three bathrooms.
16958 Landing Drive, Spring Lake, $850,000, 2,356 square feet, $361 per square-foot, three bathrooms.
West Olive
10231 Driftboat Lane, West Olive, $210,000, 1,088 square feet, $193 per square-foot, two bedrooms and one bathroom.
9300 Windward Drive, West Olive, $467,500, 2,648 square feet, $177 per square-foot, five bedrooms and three bathrooms.
17056 Legacy Drive, West Olive, $760,000, 3,477 square feet, $219 per square-foot, five bedrooms and four bathrooms.
Zeeland
3444 96th Ave., Zeeland, $235,000, 1,020 square feet, $230 per square-foot, one bathroom.
29 S. Park Street, Zeeland, $272,488, 1,163 square feet, $234 per square-foot, three bedrooms and two bathrooms.
10675 Port Sheldon Street, Zeeland, $290,000, 1,920 square feet, $151 per square-foot, three bedrooms and two bathrooms.
9690 Little Creek Court, Zeeland, $356,000, 904 square feet, $394 per square-foot, four bedrooms and three bathrooms.
10276 Sentry Road, Zeeland, $357,000, 2,088 square feet, $171 per square-foot, two bathrooms.
1482 Coppice Court, Zeeland, $372,000, 1,340 square feet, $278 per square-foot, three bathrooms.
7504 Rivertrail Court, Zeeland, $475,000, 1,488 square feet, $319 per square-foot, one bathroom.
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NEW HAVEN, Conn. (AP) — Graduate teachers and researchers at Yale University overwhelmingly voted to unionize, according to results released Monday.
The final tally showed 91% of the more than 2,000 votes cast were in support of authorizing the formation of a bargaining unit, Local 33-UNITE HERE. It comes after decades of attempts to form a union, the first dating back to the early 1990s.
“Generations of grad workers have organized before us, and I'm really excited to finally win,” Ridge Liu, a graduate student in school's physics department, said in a written statement. He said graduate workers need better pay and health care, as well as grievance procedures.
Yale has seven days to file any objections. In a letter to the Yale community posted Monday, President Peter Salovey said “the university will now turn to bargaining in good faith with Local 33 to reach a contract.” The bargaining unit, he said, will include students in the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences who have teaching or research appointments and students in professional schools with teaching appointments.
Graduate students across the U.S., both at public and private institutions, have pushed in recent years to organize and bargain collectively. Columbia University, another Ivy League school, in 2018 agreed to begin contract negotiations with a union representing its graduate student teaching and research assistants, ending a long battle in which the university denied them the right to unionize.
In 2016, Yale challenged a bid by some of its graduate assistants to unionize, arguing to the National Labor Relations Board that graduate assistants are students and not employees.
Adam Waters, a graduate teacher in Yale's history department, said in a statement that COVID-19 highlighted “the precarity of our work and the need for stronger workplace protections." He noted how the work of graduate students “makes Yale work and we deserve a seat at the table through our union and a contract.” | https://www.beaumontenterprise.com/news/article/Yale-grad-students-vote-to-unionize-after-17706286.php | 2023-01-10 01:14:08 | 0 | https://www.beaumontenterprise.com/news/article/Yale-grad-students-vote-to-unionize-after-17706286.php |
DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) — As parents everywhere are feeling the impact of higher prices because of inflation, a Dayton child care center is helping parents send their kids back to school with the supplies they need.
The Little Hearts School House Early Learning Academy and its Mentoring and Community Services Program held an annual free community block party to make sure kids are set with what they need to start the school year.
“We can’t house every child in the City of Dayton at Little Hearts, but what we can do is give back to as many as we can and make sure everybody has a successful year this school year,” Little Hearts owner Elisha Osama said.
Little Hearts gave away 300 backpacks and school supplies to every child at the block party. Community partners were also there with resources for parents, including the Dayton Metro Library, Miami Valley Works, Catholic Social Services and the Community Blood Center.
Vice Chair of Little Hearts Mentoring and Community Services Tomeka Cooley-Pettus said between the pandemic and impact of inflation, it’s been challenging for parents to make ends meet.
“We understand that people, especially our children, need supplies to make it throughout the year,” Cooley-Pettus said. “Not only supplies for children, but the parents need to know that they actually have help in the communities.”
For parents like Erika Holloway, who is a mom of three, she said support like this makes all the difference for families.
“It means a lot because this community, especially, we need it,” Holloway said. “We need as much as as much help, but as much, you know, giving and just stuff for kids to do, especially in the summertime. So it means a lot to us.”
“When a family is in struggle, the child struggles as well, so how we beat that is by joining together in a mission, one voice to say we are here for you,” Cooley-Pettus said.
Little Hearts is a preschool and child care program for ages 6 weeks to 12 years old. Once kids age out, they can attend their Mentoring and Community Services program for help on homework, college applications and finding jobs. | https://www.wdtn.com/news/local-news/dayton-block-party-gives-away-school-supplies-resources-to-families/ | 2022-08-28 02:07:27 | 0 | https://www.wdtn.com/news/local-news/dayton-block-party-gives-away-school-supplies-resources-to-families/ |
Step into this year’s Prime Day fully prepared
Amazon recently announced the 2023 Prime Day dates, and they’re coming up soon. This year, Amazon’s big days for savings are July 11 and 12. Whether it is your first time joining in the festivities or you’re a veteran deal-finder, it’s important to get a comprehensive overview of the event so you can plan a shopping strategy. A big-picture look helps ensure that you don’t miss out on any of the benefits and bonuses during or leading up to Prime Day 2023.
What is Prime Day?
Like many big things, the idea behind Prime Day is surprisingly simple and focused. Prime Day is the time set aside each year to celebrate the loyal Amazon shoppers who are Prime members. While the focus is on all things Amazon, you can find discounts on everything from small businesses to brand-name goods. Although the event is called Prime Day, it begins at 3 a.m. EDT on Tuesday, July 11 and continues for 48 hours. Some deals last the entire two days, while others are only available for minutes. It is essential to be prepared going into the event so you can act quickly to get the biggest and best deals.
Who can participate in Prime Day?
Since Prime Day is a celebration for Amazon Prime members, the one caveat is you need to be a Prime member to take part. However, if you haven’t been a member in the last 12 months, you can sign up for a free 30-day trial and participate in the sale at no cost to you. This free membership entitles you to all the benefits that paying members have for a total of 30 days. After that, you are automatically upgraded to a paying member. However, if you decide membership just isn’t for you, you can cancel at any time before the trial period ends.
What you need to know about this year’s Prime Day
Prime Day is a great time to get a head start on back-to-school shopping
The end of summer can be a financial crunch time for many families. This year, Amazon released its first-ever Prime Day Back to School and Off to College shopping guides. You can start purchasing classroom essentials now to spread out the spending and save big. You can shop by grade, price, favorite items and more.
Prime Deals aren’t limited to Amazon
From now through Prime Day, you can shop outside of Amazon but still have the Prime experience: a seamless checkout, fast and free delivery and easy returns. Many brands, including Wyze, Anker, Hamboards, iHealth Labs, Pickleball Central and more now offer this benefit.
Enjoy deeply discounted entertainment
It’s not just products that you can save on this Prime Day. You can rent videos for up to 50% off and subscribe to select channels, such as AMC+ and Paramount+ (if you are not already subscribed) for just 99 cents per month for up to two months. Additionally, members can save with an Amazon Music Unlimited and MGM+ bundle for 99 cents per month for three months.
Don’t miss the new invite-only deals
New this year, Prime members can sign up to request an invitation to purchase products that are expected to sell out. These items range from Fire TVs to noise-canceling headphones. The members who are selected will be notified during the Prime Day event with instructions on how to purchase these items at the exclusive price.
Set up personalized deal alerts
If there are particular items you are interested in, make sure you download the Amazon Shopping app before the big day and visit the Prime Day event page to set up custom deal alerts. If any of the items in your list go on sale over the 48-hour period, you will receive a push notification so you don’t miss out.
Remember, this is an Amazon event
First and foremost, this is an Amazon event. This means that Amazon products, such as the all-new Echo Pop and Echo Show 5 Kids, as well as customer favorites, will be on sale for remarkably deep discounts. The company promises that some of its merchandise will be available for as much as 66% off.
Get extra money with a Prime Visa
From June 29 through July 26, Prime members who are approved for a Prime Visa can get a $200 Amazon Gift Card to buy even more. Additionally, cardmembers earn 5% back year-round at Amazon.com, Amazon Fresh and Whole Foods Market, as long as they maintain their Prime membership.
The deals have already started
You do not have to wait until July 11 for the deals to start. In anticipation of the buying fervor, many small business products, especially ones from black-owned, women-owned, military family-owned brands and independent artisans, are already on sale.
Products to watch (or buy now) for Prime Day
The Eufy robotic vacuum comes highly recommended by BestReviews cleaning expert Ketia Daniel. It features dynamic navigation for purposeful cleaning — no random paths. The appreciated BoostIQ technology powers up the vacuum in under two seconds so it can adapt to any surface. When finished, you can check your phone to verify precisely where the vacuum cleaned.
Available at Amazon
FitGirl’s fitness essentials are created by active women for women. This barbell pad uses a thick foam cushion to protect your legs when working out, so there are no more bruises. It is a comfortable accessory that will make leg day just a little more bearable while helping you build muscle for squats, hip thrusters, lunges and more.
Available at Amazon
Rocketbook Smart Reusable Notebook
The Rocketbook is a 36-page erasable lined spiral notebook that can be reused endlessly. Simply write on it, give the ink 15 seconds to bond to the notebook’s special paper and save your notes using the QR code on the page. After that, you can wipe away the ink and have a clean notebook to start again.
Available at Amazon
LifeStraw Personal Water Filter
If you are a weekend adventurer, you should never leave home without your LifeStraw. The brand-new Peak Solo water filter fits in the palm of your hand. It removes 99.99% of bacteria, parasites and microplastics, making natural freshwater safe to drink. The long-lasting microfilter provides up to 2,000 liters of fresh drinking water.
Available at Amazon
The Amazon Fire TV gives you access to over one million movies and TV episodes. This 50-inch option has support for 4K Ultra HD, HDR 10, HLG and Dolby Digital Plus. It comes with built-in Alexa so you can launch and control content with your voice.
Available at Amazon
Get a jump on back-to-school necessities with this 16-pack of Sharpies S-Note Duo makers. These all-in-one offerings are suitable for drawing, taking notes, highlighting and more. One end has a fine bullet tip while the other has a versatile chisel tip. The no-bleed ink helps keep things looking crisp, and the package serves as a stand-up easel so you can quickly select the perfect marker.
Available at Amazon
Sony Noise-canceling Headphones
These noise-canceling headphones are lightweight and comfortable. The swivel design and adjustable positioning let you customize them to fit a wide range of head shapes and sizes. If you like listening for extended periods, the impressive battery lasts up to 80 hours.
Available at Amazon
Fisher-Price Barbie Tough Trike
If you have a kid, this Barbie-themed trike will be a sure winner for the summer. It is molded in bright, fun colors and has rugged tires for off-road pedaling. The wide wheelbase adds stability, and the seat lifts for secret storage.
Available at Amazon
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NEW YORK, June 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Klein Law Firm announces that a class action complaint has been filed on behalf of shareholders of Ironnet, Inc. (NYSE: IRNT) alleging that the Company violated federal securities laws.
Class Period: September 15, 2021 to December 15, 2021
Lead Plaintiff Deadline: June 21, 2022
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CLASS ACTION CASE DETAILS: The filed complaint alleges that Ironnet, Inc. made materially false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (i) the Company had materially overstated its business and financial prospects; (ii) the Company was unable to predict the timing of significant customer opportunities which constituted a substantial portion of its publicly- issued FY 2022 financial guidance; (iii) the Company had not established effective disclosure controls and procedures to reasonably ensure its public disclosures were timely, accurate, complete, and not otherwise misleading; and (iv) as a result, the Company's public statements were materially false, misleading, and/or lacked any reasonable basis in fact at all relevant times.
WHAT THIS MEANS TO YOU AS A SHAREHOLDER: If you have suffered a loss in Ironnet you have until June 21, 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.
NO COST TO YOU: If you purchased Ironnet securities during the relevant period, you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out-of-pocket fees.
HOW TO PROTECT YOUR FINANCIAL INTERESTS: For additional information about the IRNT lawsuit, please contact J. Klein, Esq. by telephone at 212-616-4899 or click this link: https://www.kleinstocklaw.com/pslra-1/ironnet-inc-loss-submission-form?id=28121&from=4.
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LONDON (AP) — The new U.K. Treasury chief on Sunday insisted Prime Minister Liz Truss retains control of her government despite having to roll back her signature economic policies weeks into her premiership.
Jeremy Hunt was drafted in to lead the Treasury after Truss sacked Kwasi Kwarteng amid rising pressure following the turbulent market reaction to the new administration’s “mini-budget.”
“The prime minister’s in charge,” Hunt, a former foreign and health secretary, told the BBC when he was asked whether he now held all the power at Downing Street.
Truss and Kwarteng had slowly unraveled key elements of their economic vision, including tax cuts for top earners and a halt on corporation tax rises, before the prime minister gave in to financial market instability and tanking polling figures and fired Kwarteng.
Hunt has now said taxation will rise and public spending will shrink, despite Britain’s growing cost-of-living crisis.
He said he had been surprised to receive the call to return to the Cabinet, but he was “honored” to join the government as he shared Truss’ desire to prioritize economic growth.
“She has changed the way we’re going to get there, but she has not changed the destination, which is to get the country growing,” Hunt said.
It remains unclear if Truss, who throughout this summer’s leadership campaign secured the support of a majority of Conservative Party members but not of its lawmakers, can ward off any plots to oust her.
Tory lawmaker Robert Halfon told Sky News on Sunday that many colleagues remained unhappy and the situation “has to improve”.
Opposition leader Keir Starmer has pressed the Labour Party’s call for an immediate general election to restore stability, saying the Conservatives are “at the end of the road”.
Hunt has suggested an election is not imminent election, saying Truss will be judged on how her government performs over the next 18 months. The Conservatives want to win back the trust of the public before any national vote.
Recent polls have placed the Conservative Party at a vote share of around 25%, a far cry from the 42.4% share they received in December 2019 which handed then-leader Boris Johnson a commanding majority in Parliament.
The current prime minister argued she still held credibility during a four-question news conference on Friday when she announced the appointment of Hunt. | https://www.kxnet.com/news/international/ap-international/ap-new-uk-treasury-chief-insists-truss-retains-control/ | 2022-10-17 11:28:11 | 1 | https://www.kxnet.com/news/international/ap-international/ap-new-uk-treasury-chief-insists-truss-retains-control/ |
LOS ANGELES, Oct. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Bensamochan Firm announces a mass arbitration initiative against PayPal Holdings Inc. and Amazon.com together with Schreiber & Schreiber Inc. and certain other law firms. In those arbitrations, the firms will seek to represent those individuals, small companies, and sellers whose accounts with PayPal Holdings, Inc. or Amazon.com were frozen or limited after an alleged violation of their internal policies. The practice of dominating digital platforms to unilaterally seize users' money due to an alleged policy violation without due process has been going on for years. Despite the mounting complaints, those platforms have been maintaining the practice, partially due to the cost and difficulty for any small balance users to initiate an arbitration proceeding against those platforms.
If you have had funds seized from PayPal or Amazon for an alleged violation of their internal policies, you may be eligible to join the mass arbitration. Mass arbitration members may be able to join regardless of the amount seized from PayPal, Amazon or geographical location. Those who inquire by e-mail are encouraged to visit www.paypalclassaction.net or Justitiadao.com, and follow the instructions there to complete the process. By completing the Contribution Agreement on either site, you will become a holder of certain governance DAO to participate in the group legal action against the platforms, subject to certain terms and conditions in the agreement. As of today, over four thousand people have opted to join with an aggregate claim amount in excess of Seven Million Dollars. In 2021, Liti Capital SA, a Swiss blockchain-based litigation funding provider, started a class action against Binance. This group arbitration is another indication that blockchain technology might be changing class action and mass arbitration arena going forward as the technology is making it easier to group global claimants and attorneys alike to join force in massive legal undertakings against dominant digital platforms.
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THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — International Criminal Court judges have issued arrest warrants for three men wanted on suspicion of committing war crimes during the 2008 Russo-Georgian War, the court announced Thursday.
The Hague-based court opened an investigation in 2016 into the conflict, which killed hundreds and left thousands of civilians displaced. Russia invaded Georgia after violence broke out between separatist groups and Georgian forces. In 2021, the European Court of Human Rights concluded that “grave human rights abuses” occurred on Russian-held territory.
The three wanted men — Lt.-Gen. Mikhail Mindzaev, Gamlet Guchmazov and David Sanakoev — served in the governments of the Russian-backed self-declared republic of South Ossetia.
In a June 24 ruling that was released Thursday, a panel of judges concludes that there are “reasonable grounds to believe that each of these three suspects bears responsibility for war crimes.”
Mindzaev and Guchmazov held the top positions at the Ministry of Internal Affairs of South Ossetia, while Sanakoev served as the Presidential Representative for Human Rights of the breakaway region.
“There are reasonable grounds to believe that civilians perceived to be ethnically Georgian were arrested in the South Ossetian part of Georgia, and subsequently detained, mistreated, and kept in harsh detention conditions in a detention center in Tskhinvali,” the court said in a statement. The prisoners were later “used as a bargaining tool by Russia and the South Ossetian de facto authorities, and used for an exchange of prisoners and detainees. As a result of the exchange, the detainees were forced to leave South Ossetia.”
The ICC is a court of last resort that takes on cases when national authorities are unwilling or unable to launch prosecutions. ICC prosecutors are currently investigating alleged crimes in several countries, including in the ongoing war in Ukraine. | https://www.koin.com/news/international/icc-seeks-arrest-of-3-suspects-linked-to-russo-georgian-war/ | 2022-06-30 18:30:28 | 0 | https://www.koin.com/news/international/icc-seeks-arrest-of-3-suspects-linked-to-russo-georgian-war/ |
MONTREAL, June 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Paraza Pharma is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Chudi Ndubaku as Chief Scientific Officer. In his new role as part of the executive team at Paraza, Dr. Ndubaku will lead and drive the strategic growth of the R&D division of Paraza, with unitary focus to further enhance the scientific impact of Paraza research on client-partners' programs.
Dr. Ndubaku is a proven leader in the field of drug discovery with extensive experience in the industry. Prior to joining Paraza, Dr. Ndubaku held several senior scientific leadership positions at Genentech, Aduro Biotech and ORIC Pharmaceuticals.
"Chudi's experience and leadership in delivering clinical candidates for multiple drug discovery programs will be a real asset to our client-partners," said Arshad Siddiqui, Ph.D., Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Paraza. "I am delighted to welcome Chudi, who will help drive the continued growth of Paraza and further enhance the performance of our research teams".
Dr. Ndubaku completed his Ph.D. in Organic Chemistry at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, and has a B.S. in Chemistry from the University of California, Berkeley. He has co-authored thirty (30) peer-reviewed publications and is a co-inventor on twenty-three (23) issued or pending patent applications.
"I'm thrilled to join the team at Paraza Pharma as Chief Scientific Officer. Paraza is a uniquely highly collaborative organization with exceptional scientists across various scientific disciplines. I'm excited to work closely with the team and our partners to find solutions to various challenges inherent to the drug discovery process" said Dr. Ndubaku.
About Paraza Pharma
Paraza Pharma is a Montreal, Canada based, fully integrated drug discovery organization passionately committed to contribute to the life sciences sector. As part of the growth strategy, it attracts worldwide best-in-class talent and continues to offer a unique collaborative model to help companies achieve their success milestones and accelerate their business growth.
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WARSAW, Poland -- Poland's president said Thursday that his country plans to give Ukraine around a dozen MiG-29 fighter jets, which would make it the first NATO member to fulfill the Ukrainian government's increasingly urgent requests for warplanes.
President Andrzej Duda said Poland would hand over four of the Soviet-made warplanes "within the next few days" and that the rest needed servicing and would be supplied later. The Polish word he used to describe the total number can mean between 11 and 19.
"They are in the last years of their functioning, but they are in good working condition," Duda said of the aircraft.
He did not say whether other countries would follow suit, although Slovakia has said it would send its own disused MiGs to Ukraine. Poland also was the first NATO nation to provide Ukraine with German-made Leopard 2 tanks.
On Wednesday, Polish government spokesman Piotr Mueller said some other countries also had pledged MiGs to Kyiv, but did not name them. Both Poland and Slovakia had indicated they were ready to hand over their planes, but only as part of a wider international coalition doing the same.
The government in neighboring NATO member Germany appeared caught off guard by Duda's announcement.
"So far, everyone has agreed that it's not the time to send fighter jets," German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius told reporters. "I don't have any confirmation from Poland yet that this has happened."
The White House called Poland's providing Ukraine fighter jets a sovereign decision and lauded the Poles for continuing to "punch above their weight" in assisting Kyiv.
But the U.S. administration stressed that Poland's move would have no bearing on President Joe Biden, who has resisted calls to provide U.S. F-16s to Ukraine.
"There's no change in our view with respect to fighter aircraft at this time," White House National Security Council spokesman John Kirby said. "That is our sovereign decision. That is where we are, other nations can speak to their own" decisions.
Before Russia's full-scale invasion, Ukraine had several dozen MiG-29s it inherited in the collapse of the Soviet Union, but it's unclear how many of them remain in service after more than a year of fighting.
The debate over whether to provide non-NATO country Ukraine with fighter jets started last year, but NATO allies expressed concern about escalating the alliance's role in the war. The hesitation continued even as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy made increasingly vocal pleas for Western supporters to share their warplanes.
Duda made the announcement during a joint news conference in Warsaw with the visiting Czech president, Petr Pavel.
Duda said Poland's air force would replace the planes it gives to Ukraine with South Korea-made FA-50 fighters and American-made F-35s.
Poland has provided Ukraine with crucial support during the war. It is hosting thousands of American troops and has taken in more Ukrainians than any other nation during the refugee exodus sparked by the Russian invasion.
The central European nation experienced Russian invasions and occupations for centuries and still fears Russia despite being a NATO member. | https://abc30.com/poland-fighter-jets-ukraine-russia/12963628/ | 2023-03-16 19:46:34 | 0 | https://abc30.com/poland-fighter-jets-ukraine-russia/12963628/ |
Holiday festival kicks off with 5-K run and offers a variety of attractions Dec. 10, 2022 – Jan. 16, 2023
Tickets on sale now at hofvillage.com
CANTON, Ohio, Nov. 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Hall of Fame Village, owned by the Hall of Fame Resort and Entertainment Company (NASDAQ: HOFV, HOFVW), presents "Winter Blitz at Hall of Fame Village" on campus every weekend and select weekdays from Dec. 10, 2022, through January 16, 2023. This holiday festival for all ages features different attractions each weekend, including a 5-K run, photos with Santa, fireworks show, Friday night happy hours, and a vendor crafts village.
If you like tube sledding and you like football, then you will love the literal high point of Winter Blitz. The "Touchdown Tube Hill" offers an exhilarating tubing experience unlike any other. The ride begins 35-feet high near the Constellation Center for Excellence and gives guests a unique thrill as they swoosh down through the goal post and across the endzone of Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium to the 20-yard line. This attraction will be open with or without snow.
"The Winter Blitz will have something for everyone. We can't wait to share this incredible holiday and football experience with all of northeast Ohio this winter," said Vic Gregovits, HOFV executive vice president, sales and marketing.
The Winter Blitz kicks off at 12 pm, on Sat, Dec.10 with the Spirit of the Season 5K Run/Walk presented by the Cleveland Clinic. The course will take racers on a festive route through the Village. All participants also receive a commemorative holiday finisher medal and discounted admission into the Winter Blitz.
More details about the event
- Ticket sales:
- Ticket pricing:
- General admission and tube sledding tickets, $14
- Spectator (admission only) tickets, $5
- Winter Blitz/PFHOF Pass, which includes tubing and one pass to the Pro Football Hall of Fame, $29
- For day-of event ticket pricing, go to hofvillage.com/p/events/winterblitz
- Touchdown Tube Hill:
- Spirit of the Season 5k Run/Walk sponsored by Cleveland Clinic
For details about Winter Blitz at Hall of Fame Village, please visit hofvillage.com/p/events/winterblitz
About the Hall of Fame Village
Hall of Fame Village is a multi-use sports, entertainment and media destination centered around the Pro Football Hall of Fame's campus in Canton, Ohio. Owned by the Hall of Fame Resort and Entertainment Company (NASDAQ: HOFV, HOFVW), the Village currently has over $250 million worth of assets under management and is one of the largest ongoing construction projects in Ohio. Phase I of the project entailed the construction of the Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium, a world-class 20,000 seat, sports and entertainment stadium, and the National Youth Football and Sports Complex. Phase II, currently under construction, will add the Constellation Center for Excellence, the Center for Performance, a Fan Engagement Zone, a Hall of Fame indoor waterpark and a Hilton Tapestry Hotel. Phase III is currently in planning stages. For more information, visit www.HOFVillage.com.
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FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) — On Friday, WANE 15 spoke with Bishop Dwenger High School graduate Joe Tippmann at his home before Day 2 of the NFL Draft started.
Tippmann, an offensive lineman from the University of Wisconsin, expects his name to be called during the draft on Friday.
During the 6:00 p.m. newscast, WANE 15 Sports Director Glenn Marini interviewed Tippmann not long before the draft resumed about Tippmann’s emotions and expectations going into the draft.
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The Software Supply Chain Security (SSCS) offering allows adherence to new Federal regulations
SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Anglepoint, the leading Software Asset Management (SAM) services provider for the Public Sector and the Global 2000, has launched the Software Supply Chain Security (SSCS) offering. As mandated by Executive Order 14028, federal government agencies must complete a full audit of their software as part of widespread efforts to improve the nation's cybersecurity. The SSCS offering encompasses a pre-packaged suite of tools and support for agency compliance with the new requirements as set forth by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) in accordance with the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) under publication 800-218.
Philippe de Raet, Anglepoint's Vice President of Business Development for Public Sector clients, says, "More than ever before, the government's mission to safeguard information and systems against threats and vulnerabilities sits firmly at the forefront of every agency Chief Information Security Officer (CISO). Anglepoint stands ready to assist Federal agencies in meeting all requirements as specified by the OMB security regulations in accordance with NIST 800-218 within the designated time frames. We are excited to collaborate with government agencies to meet these important milestones."
SSCS addresses the three major areas of the regulations that agencies must meet, including: 1) completing a software inventory, 2) developing process and training plans, and 3) attaining self-attestation from all software vendors. Anglepoint's Chief Product Officer, Kris Johnson, says, "Anglepoint understands the unique security concerns faced by the US government. SSCS was carefully crafted to offer agencies a level of service in achieving compliance with these complicated regulations that is not available anywhere else. Rather than relying on already over-burdened internal teams or a patchwork of outside consultants, Anglepoint's SSCS experts take agencies through each step necessary to achieve compliance while adhering to the quick succession of deadlines."
For more information, visit the SSCS web page.
Anglepoint is the leading provider of SAM & ITAM services to the Fortune 500 & Global 2000. Anglepoint's services drive cost optimization, risk mitigation, strategic planning within the cloud, SaaS, enterprise software and hardware estates of complex hybrid IT environments. We deliver comprehensive managed services including SAM strategy, execution, process automation, technology selection and implementation.
Contact: Alison Frederick, Analyst Relations at info@anglepoint.com.
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Over 49 million new job postings were posted in 2022, according to report
TACOMA, Wash., Feb. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Inflation and supply chain challenges continue for employers in 2023, but the labor shortage may remain their most significant challenge. Nationwide, there are approximately 1.7 job openings for each job seeker, according to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. In 2022, U.S. employers posted more than 49.1 million job openings, a 12% increase over the prior year and 42% above pre-pandemic levels, according to a new report released by staffing giant PeopleReady.
The report, Shaping the Future of Work, explores current job and wage growth trends, with unique data that provides valuable insight about employment in several major sectors. The report also features key trends shaping the workforce, such as increased flexible scheduling and greater focus on employee upskilling, along with recommendations on how to recruit and retain employees in a fluctuating labor market.
According to the PeopleReady report, the increase in job postings in 2022 for select sectors included:
- Business and professional services: 4.2 million job postings, up 7% year over year
- Retail: 4 million, up 0.6% YoY
- Manufacturing: 3.2 million, up 21% YoY
- Hospitality: 2.7 million, up 12% YoY
- Education and health services: 2.0 million, up 31% YoY
- Construction: 1.1 million, up 8% YoY
"Hiring needs persist despite current economic uncertainty, with a surge of jobs added to the U.S. economy in January," said Taryn Owen, president and COO of TrueBlue, PeopleReady's parent company. "As employers evaluate their hiring needs for 2023, flexible staffing models that include supplemental workers can bridge the gap and help move critical projects forward while stabilizing productivity."
PeopleReady helps companies in a variety of sectors navigate challenging labor markets by putting a Workforce Within Reach across the country. The staffing giant's award-winning app, JobStack, provides employers with immediate access to a qualified and growing network of temporary workers while also offering job opportunities to those seeking temporary employment.
About PeopleReady
PeopleReady, a TrueBlue company (NYSE: TBI), specializes in quick and reliable on-demand labor and highly skilled workers. PeopleReady supports a wide range of industries, including construction, manufacturing and logistics, waste and recycling, and hospitality. Leveraging its game changing JobStack staffing app and presence in more than 600 markets throughout North America, PeopleReady served approximately 83,000 businesses and put approximately 226,000 people to work in 2022. Learn more at www.peopleready.com.
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Philanthropic Funds to Support the Expansion of Hoag's Irvine Campus, Fulfilling Orange County's Need for Increased Access to World-Class Care
IRVINE, Calif., Nov. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Hoag Hospital Foundation today announced the launch of Boldly Hoag, a $300 million capital campaign to support the ambitious expansion of Hoag's Irvine campus on Sand Canyon Avenue.
More than just new buildings, Hoag's expansion promises a truly differentiated patient experience grounded in Hoag's ongoing pursuit of excellence and compassion. Since 1952, Hoag has partnered with the community to bring the latest and best in medicine directly to its patients. Thanks to the generosity of Hoag's supporters, that partnership remains strong today and, through Boldly Hoag, will continue to advance the innovative services Hoag provides for the benefit of patients and families throughout Orange County and beyond.
Through a range of philanthropic opportunities, the Boldly Hoag capital campaign builds on Hoag's longstanding commitment to the community. Three bold, interconnective initiatives are supported by the campaign: elevating the patient experience, recruiting and retaining the nation's brightest health care professionals and defining and building the future of health.
"Hoag is elevating health care and wellness in Orange County by transforming our delivery of care to an integrated, specialized services-based model," said Hoag President and CEO Robert T. Braithwaite. "The benefits this expansion will bring to the communities we serve can't be overstated."
This new health care destination will be located just four miles from John Wayne Airport and near short- and long-term housing options for patients outside the region seeking access to Hoag's expert, comprehensive care. It will cover nearly a full city block on Sand Canyon Avenue near the Great Park and the Irvine Spectrum. The first phase is scheduled to be complete in 2025.
With construction already underway, the expanded campus will include six new buildings, two new parking structures, 155 inpatient beds, eight operating rooms and two additional procedure rooms, 120,000 square feet of ambulatory facilities and substantial renovations to the existing facilities. When complete, the Irvine campus will be a center of innovation and technology to not only benefit each of Hoag's patients but also attract the best talent in medicine and push standards of care forward. Two new specialty hospitals will anchor the campus: one for the Women's Health Institute and another for the Hoag Family Cancer Institute and Digestive Health Institute.
Included are new centers of excellence and dedicated urgent care services for cancer patients. Patients and families throughout the region will have increased access to innovative clinical trials, advanced treatments and cutting-edge technology.
"The Hoag expansion represents our continued commitment to our patients: to stay at the forefront of the most rapidly evolving medical specialties," said Burton L. Eisenberg, MD, Grace E. Hoag Executive Medical Director Endowed Chair, Hoag Family Cancer Institute.
Central to Hoag's expansion are also plans to blend high-tech and high-touch features, including wellness and health-enhancing indoor and outdoor spaces, meditation gardens and seamless, patient-focused experiences from arrival to patient rooms and every step in between.
Melinda Hoag Smith, whose family was one of the founders of the hospital, along with the Association of Presbyterian Ministers, said she is proud of Hoag's vision for the future. "My family loved Orange County and those who call it home," Melinda said. "My parents and grandparents would be so proud to see what Hoag has achieved and what it will continue to achieve as a result of its bold pledge to build and deliver an innovative health care system that is designed for all county residents, at all stages of their lives."
The public launch of Boldly Hoag, the largest capital campaign in Hoag's history, is also marked by its milestone 70th anniversary. "Thanks to several visionary donors, the campaign is already garnering remarkable momentum and will enable Hoag to continue increasing access to innovative health care for more communities. Together, we can make Orange County stronger and healthier," said Flynn A. Andrizzi, PhD, president of the Hoag Hospital Foundation.
A financial cornerstone of the highly anticipated expansion is a transformational $50 million gift from renowned philanthropists Diana and David Sun, announced earlier this year. Of their gift, David Sun said, "It's no more important or meaningful than any other gift to Hoag, no matter the amount, if it comes from the heart and is made in the hope of helping others. Diana and I simply hope our gift will inspire others to give whatever they can." David is the co-founder of Kingston Technology, the top maker of memory products for computers and consumer electronics and the largest private company in the United States.
One of the largest gifts in Hoag's history, the Sun Family Foundation's early generosity helped inspire Hoag's vision while setting the tone for an effective campaign. In recognition of their transformative gift, Hoag's Irvine campus will be named the Sun Family Campus.
Thanks to additional early support from the community, the Hoag Hospital Foundation has raised $148.5 million toward its goal of $300 million by the close of 2025.
"When I reflect on what Hoag has done for my family and our community, I am so grateful for our visionary philanthropic supporters. I could not be more excited about how this ambitious expansion will advance Hoag's world-class health and wellness care right here in Orange County. I encourage everyone to support Boldly Hoag," said Rick Taketa, chair of the Hoag Hospital Foundation Board of Directors.
Through Boldly Hoag, the Hoag Hospital Foundation is engaging the entire Orange County community to dream big with Hoag. In the spirit of Diana and David Sun, no gift is too small. Together with the community, Hoag is changing the future of what it means to care for the whole patient. Join and learn more at www.BoldlyHoag.org.
Thanks in large part to philanthropy, Hoag has become one of the nation's finest health care systems, serving a diverse and growing population. The Hoag Hospital Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Hoag, is an integral partner in Hoag's vision to become a trusted and nationally recognized health care leader. Through the generosity of a dedicated community of supporters, the Hoag Hospital Foundation raises over $100 million annually, driving Hoag's continued clinical leadership, innovative spirit and transformative potential. For more information about opportunities to support Hoag, visit hoaghospitalfoundation.org.
Hoag is a nonprofit, regional health care delivery system in Orange County, California. Delivering world-class, comprehensive, personalized care, Hoag consists of 1,800 top physicians, 15 urgent care facilities, 10 health & wellness centers, and two award-winning hospitals. Hoag offers a comprehensive blend of health care services that includes six institutes providing specialized services in the following areas: cancer, digestive health, heart and vascular, neurosciences, women's health, and orthopedics through Hoag's affiliate, Hoag Orthopedic Institute, which consists of an orthopedic hospital and four ambulatory surgical centers. Hoag is the highest ranked hospital in Orange County by U.S. News & World Report and the only OC hospital ranked in the Top 10 in California, as well as a designated Magnet® hospital by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC). For more information, visit hoag.org.
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HONOLULU (AP) — Prayer. Bombs. Walls. Over the decades, people have tried all of them to stanch the flow of lava from Hawaii’s volcanoes as it lumbered toward roads, homes and infrastructure.
Now Mauna Loa — the world’s largest active volcano — is erupting again, and lava is slowly approaching a major thoroughfare connecting the Big Island’s east and west sides. And once more, people are asking if anything can be done to stop or divert the flow.
“It comes up every time there’s an eruption and there’s lava heading towards habited areas or highways. Some people say ‘Build a wall’ or ‘Board up’ and other people say, ‘No don’t!,’” said Scott Rowland, a geologist at the University of Hawaii.
Humans have rarely had much success stopping lava and, despite the world’s technological advances, doing so is still difficult and dependent on the force of the flow and the terrain. But many in Hawaii also question the wisdom of interfering with nature and Pele, the Hawaiian deity of volcanoes and fire.
Attempts to divert lava have a long history in Hawaii.
In 1881, the governor of Hawaii Island declared a day of prayer to stop lava from Mauna Loa as it headed for Hilo. The lava kept coming.
According to the U.S. Geological Survey, Princess Regent Lili’uokalani and her department heads went to Hilo and considered ways to save the town. They developed plans to build barriers to divert the flow and place dynamite along a lava tube to drain the molten rock supply.
Princess Ruth Ke’elikōlani approached the flow, offered brandy and red scarves and chanted, asking Pele to stop the flow and go home. The flow stopped before the barriers were built.
More than 50 years later, Thomas A. Jaggar, the founder of the Hawaiian Volcano Observatory, asked U.S. Army Air Services to send planes to bomb a Mauna Loa vent to disrupt lava channels.
Lt. Col. George S. Patton (who later became famous as a general in Europe during World War II) directed planes to drop 20 600-pound (272-kilogram) demolition bombs, according to a National Park Service account of the campaign. The bombs each had 355 pounds (161 kilograms) of TNT. The planes also dropped 20 smaller bombs that only had black powder charge.
Jagger said the bombing helped to “hasten the end of the flow,” but Howard Stearns, a U.S. Geological Survey geologist onboard the last bombing run, was doubtful. In his 1983 autobiography, he wrote: “I am sure it was a coincidence.”
According to the park service, geologists today also are doubtful the bombing stopped the lava flow, which didn’t end with the bombing. Instead, the flows waned over the next few days and didn’t change paths.
Rowland said authorities could use a bulldozer to pile a big berm of broken rock in front of Daniel K. Inouye Highway. If the terrain is flat, then lava would pile up behind the wall. But the lava may flow over it, like it did when something similar was attempted in Kapoho town in 1960.
Rapidly moving lava flows, like those from Kilauea volcano in 2018, would be more difficult to stop, he said.
“It would have been really hard to build the walls fast enough for them. And they were heading towards groups of homes. And so you would perhaps be sacrificing some homes for others, which would just be a legal mess,” he said.
He said he believes most people in Hawaii wouldn’t want to build a wall to protect the highway because it would “mess with Pele.”
If lava crosses the highway, Rowland said officials could rebuild that section of the road like they did in 2018 when different routes were covered.
Hawaii County’s director of civil defense, Talmadge Magno, said Wednesday the county has no current plans to try to divert the flow, though he has had some discussions about it.
Hawaii Gov. David Ige, who was governor during the 2018 Kilauea eruption, told reporters his experience showed him it’s not possible to overcome nature and Pele.
Thinking you should physically divert lava is a Western idea rooted in the notion that humans have to control everything, said Kealoha Pisciotta, a Native Hawaiian cultural practitioner. She said people need to adjust to the lava, not the other way around.
“We are not separate from nature,” she said. “We are a part of nature.”
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WFO SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Sunday, February 12, 2023
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HIGH SURF ADVISORY
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Francisco CA
627 PM PST Sat Feb 11 2023
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM PST SUNDAY...
* WHAT...Large breaking waves of Large breaking waves of 18 to 22
feet.
* WHERE...San Francisco, Coastal North Bay Including Point Reyes
National Seashore, San Francisco Peninsula Coast and Southern
Monterey Bay and Big Sur Coast.
* WHEN...Until 5 AM PST Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and
localized beach erosion. Large waves can sweep across the
beach without warning, pulling people into the sea from rocks,
jetties, and beaches. These waves can also move large objects
such as logs, crushing anyone caught underneath.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Large northwest swell will arrive later
today with breaking wave heights peaking Saturday morning.
Northwest facing beaches are most at risk for large
shore break, farther than normal wave runup, and strong
currents.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to
dangerous surf conditions. Never turn your back to the ocean.
Keep safe distance between you and the shoreline. Stay off
coastal rocks and jetties.
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM PST SUNDAY...
* WHAT...Breaking waves of 10 to 15 feet expected.
* WHERE...Northern Monterey Bay.
jetties, and beaches.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Large shore pound, further than normal
wave runup, and strong currents likely.
Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions.
Never turn your back to the ocean. Keep safe distance between you
and the shoreline. Stay off coastal rocks and jetties.
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The Tour Will Take the Legendary Group to Twelve Cities in the United States and Canada
TICKETS WILL BE ON PRE-SALE STARTING WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 7 AND GO ON PUBLIC SALE STARTING FRIDAY, DECEMBER 9
MIAMI, Dec. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Loud And Live, the South Florida-based entertainment, marketing and media company, announced today the new tour of the legendary group Gipsy Kings featuring Tonino Baliardo. With more than 20 million albums sold worldwide, two GRAMMY® Awards, and a career of more than 30 years, the Gipsy Kings featuring Tonino Baliardo return to the stages of the United States and Canada in 2023, with their new tour titled "Renaissance".
"The impact that the music of the Gipsy Kings had on the world is incalculable. Their Bamboleo is part of our collective DNA," said Nelson Albareda, two-time Latin GRAMMY® and GRAMMY® Award-winning producer, as well as founder and CEO of the production company, Loud And Live. "This tour is very aptly titled since it will be a rebirth for this magnificent group."
The tour, which will visit some of the most important cities in the United States and two cities in Canada, will begin in Denver, Colorado on April 14, 2023 and end in Orlando, Florida on May 7, 2023. Renaissance will coincide with the release of their new album. The Renaissance album, their first in eight years, is being hailed as "an album full of gypsy passion and tradition drawn from true gypsy life."
"Over the years, we have performed in the United States and made many friends on our trips there. We will be playing all the favorites and some new songs as well. I guarantee it will be a wonderful party," said Tonino Baliardo.
Tickets will be on pre-sale beginning Wednesday, December 7, 2022 at 10 a.m. EST (local time). The official sale for the general public is Friday, December 9, 2022 at 10 a.m. EST (local time).
For information on ticket sales visit: www.toninobaliardo.com.
About Loud And Live:
An Entertainment, Marketing, Media & Live Events Company, Loud And Live performs at the intersection of music, sports, lifestyle and content development. Headquartered in Miami with additional offices in San Francisco, Puerto Rico, Mexico and Spain, Loud And Live is driven by its passion to create engaging experiences for global audiences.
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WOODSTOCK, GA//MUNSTER, IN - Mark Allen Thomas, 67, passed away suddenly on July 31, 2022. He is survived by his wife, Christine; daughter, Maxine; and son, Royce; loving sisters: Deborah (Alan) Schau, Jan (late Eugene) Pazdur, and Andrea Allen Fetzko; numerous nieces, nephews, extended family members and friends. He is preceded in death by his parents, Elmer and Evelyn Allen; and special grandmother, Mary DeVolle.
Mark attended Munster high School, where his passion for journalism and photography started. He worked for The Herald newspaper before becoming Deputy Coroner for the Lake County Sheriff's Department.
Mark married and moved to Woodstock, Georgia, and spent the last 30 years as president of Allen Investigative Services Inc, where he was highly respected with an outstanding reputation. He was also a longtime member of the Georgia Association of Professional Private Investigators. In his youth, Mark loved playing Little League and delivering the newspaper (in which his sisters were always recruited to help). He enjoyed going to Sunday School and playing in the handbell choir. He loved photographing and making videos of his children's childhood milestones, and coming home to Northwest Indiana and dining out for seafood.
Mark's passing brings so much pain to so many people. Mark was a great brother and the life of the party. He will be deeply missed by many who knew him.
A memorial service is planned for Saturday, September 17, 2022 at 10:00 AM at CALUMET PARK FUNERAL CHAPEL (7535 Taft Street, Merrillville), Pastor Ken Puent officiating. Burial to follow at Calumet Park Cemetery. | https://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/obituaries/mark-thomas-allen/article_c98c1f35-7e57-5372-b221-41c76ac4a5f4.html | 2022-09-17 06:39:51 | 1 | https://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/obituaries/mark-thomas-allen/article_c98c1f35-7e57-5372-b221-41c76ac4a5f4.html |
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico — Puerto Rican superstar Ricky Martin filed a lawsuit Wednesday against his nephew accusing him of extortion, malicious persecution, abuse of law and damages stemming from false allegations of sexual abuse.
Martin's lawyers said the claim by the nephew, which he has since racanted, has cost the singer millions of dollars in lost income.
The lawsuit filed in the U.S. territory’s Court of First Instance alleges that Martin has been “persecuted, besieged, harassed, stalked and extorted” by his “troubled” nephew for economic reasons. It further alleges that if the nephew does not obtain any financial benefit, he would continue to “assassinate the reputation and integrity of the artist.”
The lawsuit contends the harassment has continued even though Martin’s nephew, identified as Dennis Yadiel Sánchez Martin, admitted under oath in July that he had never been sexually assaulted by the artist.
Sánchez had previously taken legal action against his uncle based on those false allegations, which prompted a judge in Puerto Rico to issue a restraining order against Martin in July that a court later suspended.
Those allegations cost Martin at least $10 million in lost income as a result of canceled contracts and projects as well as $20 million in damages to his reputation, according to the lawsuit.
The attorney who represented Sánchez in that case could not be immediately reached for comment. It wasn’t clear if she also would be representing Sánchez in the lawsuit filed Wednesday.
The lawsuit stated that from October 2021 to January 2022, Sánchez would send up to 10 messages a day to Martin, the majority of them “meaningless diatribes without any particular purpose.”
It also accused Sánchez of publishing Martin’s private number on Instagram, which forced the singer to change his number.
Several months then went by without Sánchez sending a message until he requested the protection order in July against Martin, according to the lawsuit.
It also said Sánchez falsely alleged that he had had a romantic relationship with Martin for seven months and that Martin supposedly did not want the relationship to end and kept calling Sánchez with frequency.
“Nothing further from the truth,” according to the lawsuit.
It also said two restraining orders had previously been filed against Sánchez in an unrelated stalking case. | https://www.weareiowa.com/article/news/nation-world/ricky-martin-sues-nephew-over-false-allegations/507-9ca1667d-1219-44e0-b29e-e4e184d91a7d | 2022-09-08 04:28:17 | 1 | https://www.weareiowa.com/article/news/nation-world/ricky-martin-sues-nephew-over-false-allegations/507-9ca1667d-1219-44e0-b29e-e4e184d91a7d |
PITTSBURGH (AP) — PITTSBURGH (AP) — Kennametal Inc. (KMT) on Monday reported fiscal third-quarter net income of $31.9 million.
On a per-share basis, the Pittsburgh-based company said it had net income of 39 cents.
The results exceeded Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of four analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for earnings of 34 cents per share.
The engineered products maker posted revenue of $536 million in the period, also surpassing Street forecasts. Four analysts surveyed by Zacks expected $530 million.
Kennametal expects full-year earnings in the range of $1.50 to $1.70 per share, with revenue in the range of $2.07 billion to $2.1 billion.
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The doll house-sized installation was placed atop a 30-foot-tall tree stump, with the message: "Where there is hatred, let us sow love." Officials say they have no plans to take it down.
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NEWPORT BEACH, Calif., Aug. 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- BluePoint Mortgage, a premier wholesale lender has been recognized as one of the best places to work in Orange County, California.
For the fourth consecutive year, the Orange County Register has included BluePoint Mortgage on its list of "Top Places to Work." The rankings for midsize companies with 100-500 employees are based on corporate values, meaningful work, employee development and innovation.
According to Top Workplaces, LLC research, 86% of employees at Top Workplaces are committed to their work compared to 43% at average workplaces. Additionally, Top Workplace companies have an employee engagement rate of 84% compared to 36% at average workplaces.
"BluePoint Mortgage is honored to have been recognized as a Top Workplace" says Sam Soliman, Chief Executive Officer of BluePoint Mortgage. "We provide an amazing culture and support system that enables our account executives, underwriters, loan processors and closers to thrive!"
BluePoint Mortgage is dedicated to creating an exciting atmosphere that encourages teamwork and individual performance. Employees frequently compete for awards such as title belts, "Walk of Fame" stars, weekend stays at luxury hotels, gift cards to high-end restaurants, and other performance awards. Recently, Michel Escobedo – Non-QM Jr. Underwriter won the "Grinder of the month" award for her hard work and dedication in July, and Sr. Account Executive Allen Samuel enjoyed a stay at the Ritz-Carlton for winning a loan submission competition.
We are hiring!
The company currently has an immediate need for experienced Account Executives and welcomes applicants with Non-QM experience. Interested applicants can apply here bluepointmtg.com/careers.
BluePoint Mortgage is a top wholesale lender that began more than 30 years ago.
We expedite Non-QM, FHA, VA and conventional loan programs for a growing list of mortgage brokers throughout the nation.
The Scotsman Guide ranks BluePoint Mortgage within its list of Top 20 Wholesale Lenders.
The company does not offer retail loans.
BluePoint Mortgage is based in Newport Beach, CA. NMLS ID# 320004, BRE# 01403107.
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Bam Adebayo NBA Playoffs Player Prop Bets: Heat vs. Bucks - April 16
Bam Adebayo and his Miami Heat teammates match up versus the Milwaukee Bucks in the 2023 NBA Playoffs, at 5:30 PM ET on Sunday.
Let's break down the prop bets available for Adebayo, using stats and trends to make good predictions.
Bam Adebayo Prop Bets vs. the Bucks
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Bam Adebayo Insights vs. the Bucks
- This season, he's put up 15.9% of the Heat's attempted field goals, as he's averaging 14.9 per contest.
- Adebayo's Heat average 99.2 possessions per game, which ranks 29th among NBA teams, while the Bucks have a middling offense in terms of tempo, ranking 12th with 102.4 possessions per contest.
- The Bucks are the 14th-best defensive squad in the league, conceding 113.3 points per game.
- On the glass, the Bucks are 20th in the league, giving up 44.2 rebounds per contest.
- The Bucks are the fifth-ranked team in the league, giving up 23.9 assists per contest.
Bam Adebayo vs. the Bucks
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MAUMEE, Ohio, June 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Fiberon, a leader in wood-alternative cladding, is proud to announce that its Wildwood PE composite cladding was featured as one of Green Builder's Top 50 Sustainable Products of the Year. Green Builder is the leading voice in sustainable construction, and products included on the Top 50 list represent today's most innovative products that make buildings more resilient, intelligent, efficient, healthy and safe.
Wildwood PE composite cladding is made from 94 percent mixed recycled wood fiber and plastic content destined for landfills and incinerators. It is perfect for architects who want a long-lasting, maintenance-free, sustainable alternative to traditional wood cladding, offering a solution for projects that require the beauty of wood with long-term warranted performance.
"Sustainability has always been important to Fiberon as a company, and we continuously look for ways to be better stewards of the environment," said Mark Ayers, senior vice president of marketing and product development for Fiberon. "This award validates the commitment we have made to producing beautiful, high-performing building products that we can all be proud of. We look forward to continuing to provide sustainably produced products for many years to come."
Wildwood features an open-joint profile and is available in a variety of board lengths and widths for added design flexibility. It also features a durable composite core that ensures exceptional resistance to rotting, cracking, insects and decay. It will cut and install similar to real wood without the hassle and does not require the same staining and painting maintenance that wood requires.
Wildwood is available in two nature-inspired collections that feature rich colors, realistic textures and the organic warmth and beauty of real wood.
For more information on Wildwood composite cladding, visit fiberoncladding.com
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- Fiberon, a leader in wood-alternative cladding, is proud to announce that its Wildwood composite cladding was featured as one of Green Builder's Top 50 Sustainable Products of the Year.
Founded in 1997, Fiberon is a leading U.S. manufacturer of wood-alternative decking, railing and cladding distributed worldwide. Fiberon also provides products like lighting and outdoor furniture, for a complete outdoor experience. Fiberon products are available in a wide range of styles and price points, all providing the warmth and beauty of natural wood without the costly, time-consuming maintenance. With a goal of improving sustainability and environmental responsibility, Fiberon PE decking contains a minimum of 94% recycled content. Fiberon maintains operations in North Carolina and Idaho. For more information, visit www.fiberondecking.com or call 800-573-8841.
Fiberon is part of the Outdoors & Security division of Fortune Brands Home & Security, Inc. (NYSE: FBHS), a Fortune 500 company, part of the S&P 500 Index and a leader in the home products industry. The Company's growing portfolio of complementary businesses and innovative brands include Moen and the House of Rohl within the Water Innovations Group, outdoor living and security products from Therma-Tru, LARSON, Fiberon, Master Lock and SentrySafe, and MasterBrand Cabinets' wide-ranging offerings from Mantra, Diamond, Omega and many more. Visit www.FBHS.com to learn more about FBHS, its brands and how the Company is accelerating its environmental, social and governance (ESG) commitments.
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South Carolina mom arrested after leaving son in hot car to go shopping at TJ Maxx, police say
Child found sweating ‘profusely’ in TJ Maxx parking lot in West Ashley area of Charleston, South Carolina, police say
A South Carolina mom has been arrested after she left her son to sweat "profusely" inside a hot car as she shopped inside TJ Maxx on Monday, authorities said.
Officers said the child was "warm to the touch" and had "puffy eyes" when they pulled him from the black SUV around 6 p.m. in the store parking lot in Charleston, The State reported, citing the Charleston Police Department.
Temperatures were around 90 degrees, but felt like 100, according to the report.
Two people leaving the store called police after seeing the boy "gesturing towards the sun, and was doing a ‘come here’ motion with his finger," according to an incident report.
NYC DOG TRAPPED IN HOT CAR ENDURES MONTH-LONG RECOVERY, FINDS HOME WITH POLICE OFFICER
Police said the mother told officers that she was shopping for hair product and "left her son in the vehicle so that she could get in and out of the store faster."
She claimed to have been in the store for 15 minutes and left the car running with the air conditioning on, but police said the car was not running and saw no signs of the air conditioning being on.
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What is the best banker’s lamp?
Banker’s lamps were invented over a century ago to soften the harsh light of the lightbulbs of that time. They are versatile, stylish and employ attractive lampshades to capture and redirect the light. They make desk work easier on the eyes without taking up much space.
Most banker’s lamps are made with a brass base and green glass shade, but there are modern styles that use other materials and colors. You can find a banker’s lamp that fits your office or home decor. For its attractive curved design and easy assembly, the best banker’s lamp is the Catalina Traditional Bankers Lamp with Glass Shade.
What to know before you buy a banker’s lamp
Styles of banker’s lamps
Banker’s lamps come in three distinct styles.
- Traditional banker’s lamps have a thin metal base — usually brass— that supports a green shade, although there are other colors available.
- Modern banker’s lamps have curved and carved base designs with a variety of shade styles.
- Tiffany-style banker’s lamps are topped with stained glass lampshades reminiscent of the art style from the late 19th and early 20th centuries. This style can be expensive.
How tall are banker’s lamps?
Banker’s lamps range in height from 12 to 20 inches. Most are 14 to 16 inches tall. The bottom of the lampshade should be at your eye level when sitting at your desk. Some lamps are adjustable to the size of your desk and as your lighting needs change.
What kind of lightbulbs work in banker’s lamps?
Each banker’s lamp uses a specific lightbulb. Most modern lamps use LED bulbs that last 20,000 hours or more. Other lamps use incandescent bulbs. Review the manufacturer’s information to ensure you are using the right kind.
What to look for in a banker’s lamp
Lampshade
There are three main aspects of a lampshade to consider.
- Color: This is not only important for matching your decor, it also affects how light is filtered, which can affect the overall illumination. Green is the traditional shade color, but there are many other colors to choose from.
- Material: It’s most often frosted glass, but clear glass, plastic and mica are also used.
- Thickness: Each lampshade is meant to be thick enough to protect the lightbulbs but not cause the lamp to become top-heavy.
Base material
Traditional banker’s lamps have a brass base. Modern designs may have a brass coating that looks like a traditional base. Some have artistic designs, while others are plain and smooth.
Number of lightbulbs
Banker’s lamps either have room for one or two lightbulbs. The size and overall ambiance of your office or home determine how much illumination is required.
Switch or pull cord
Most banker’s lamps use a metal pull cord that emulates the traditional design, but some use a switch on the lightbulb holder similar to those on table and floor lamps. Tug a pull cord gently, since some tend to snap upward and could crack the shade if pulled too hard.
How much you can expect to spend on a banker’s lamp
Lamps priced from $30-$40 are typically single-bulb, shorter and feature a green shade made from inexpensive glass or plastic. For $40-$60, you’ll find taller lamps with more design features. Tiffany-style lamps are often priced between $60-$100.
Banker’s lamp FAQ
Will I need an extension cord for my banker’s lamp?
A. If your desk or table is positioned close to a wall outlet, you should not need an extension cord since most banker’s lamp cords are 5 to 6 feet. Extension cords may be needed if your wall outlets are far away from where the lamp will be.
How do you clean a banker’s lamp?
A. A simple dust cloth used every two months should be enough to keep it clean. Brass polish and glass cleaner for brass bases and glass lampshades also can be used if the lamp gets extra grimy.
What is the best banker’s lamp to buy?
Top banker’s lamp
Catalina Traditional Banker’s Lamp with Glass Shade
What you need to know: This easy-to-assemble stylish lamp has a curved body and bronze finish with a metal pull chain.
What you’ll love: The lamp stands over 17 inches tall with an amber frosted glass shade. It has a 5-foot power cord and can be connected to smart home devices. It uses a 60-watt lightbulb. A one-year warranty is included.
What you should consider: A few reviewers complained that the lamp isn’t adjustable.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Top banker’s lamp for the money
Newhouse Morgan Banker’s Desk Lamp
What you need to know: This traditional-style banker’s lamp has a rectangular harp shade that looks great in any room.
What you’ll love: The antique brass base is stylish and comes with a pull cord. The LED lamp lasts 25,000 hours and saves up to 90% on energy costs. It provides flicker-free light for all desk activities. No assembly is required.
What you should consider: Some customers said the pull chain can be hard to operate.
Where to buy: Amazon
Worth checking out
OttLite LED Pivoting Banker’s Lamp
What you need to know: This innovative banker’s lamp has a flexible neck and swing shade to adjust to your work area.
What you’ll love: The lamp neck moves between 12 and 21 inches with an LED lamp that lasts up to 40,000 hours. It has three brightness levels that alternate with a touch-sensitive switch. It is engineered to reduce glare and promote natural daylight.
What you should consider: Some consumers wished the base pivoted along with the arm for different setups.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
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NEW YORK, Jan. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Levi & Korsinsky, LLP notifies investors in The Gap, Inc. ("The Gap" or the "Company") (NYSE: GPS) of a class action securities lawsuit.
CLASS DEFINITION: The lawsuit seeks to recover losses on behalf of The Gap investors who were adversely affected by alleged securities fraud between November 24, 2021 and July 11, 2022. Follow the link below to get more information and be contacted by a member of our team:
GPS investors may also contact Joseph E. Levi, Esq. via email at jlevi@levikorsinsky.com or by telephone at (212) 363-7500.
CASE DETAILS: The filed complaint alleges that defendants made false statements and/or concealed that: (1) there were execution missteps in size and assortment at Old Navy related to BODEQUALITY, the Company's size-inclusivity campaign, which were adversely impacting Old Navy's margins and financial results; (2) contrary to the Company's statements, there were inventory risks relating to BODEQUALITY that were adversely affecting the Company's operations; and as a result (3) the Company's statements during the class period about the historical financial and operational metrics and purported market opportunities did not accurately reflect the actual business, operations, and financial results and trajectory of the Company, and were materially false and misleading and lacked a factual basis.
WHAT'S NEXT? If you suffered a loss in The Gap during the relevant time frame, you have until February 3, 2023 to request that the Court appoint you as lead plaintiff. Your ability to share in any recovery doesn't require that you serve as a lead plaintiff.
NO COST TO YOU: If you are a class member, you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out-of-pocket costs or fees. There is no cost or obligation to participate.
WHY LEVI & KORSINSKY: Over the past 20 years, the team at Levi & Korsinsky has secured hundreds of millions of dollars for aggrieved shareholders and built a track record of winning high-stakes cases. Our firm has extensive expertise representing investors in complex securities litigation and a team of over 70 employees to serve our clients. For seven years in a row, Levi & Korsinsky has ranked in ISS Securities Class Action Services' Top 50 Report as one of the top securities litigation firms in the United States.
CONTACT:
Levi & Korsinsky, LLP
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SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Friday evening's drawing of the Illinois Lottery's "Lucky Day Lotto" game were:
07-08-09-13-17
(seven, eight, nine, thirteen, seventeen)
Estimated jackpot: $300,000
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Friday evening's drawing of the Illinois Lottery's "Lucky Day Lotto" game were:
07-08-09-13-17
(seven, eight, nine, thirteen, seventeen)
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At Local Events, the Red Robin Airstream Will Deliver More Than 10,000 Free Bigger, Juicier Burger Samples, Plus Activities and Giveaways for the Whole Family
ENGLEWOOD, Colo, July 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Red Robin Gourmet Burgers, Inc. (NASDAQ: RRGB) is set to sizzle this summer, today announcing the launch of their "Summer of YUMMM®" tour, a multi-city burger bonanza featuring in-market activations and opportunities to sample Red Robin's new bigger, juicier burgers. Red Robin's burgers are now more delectable than ever due to an enhanced method for cooking patties and fresh ingredient upgrades.
Food, Fun, Photos and More in Local Markets
Local events will serve up plenty to do for burger lovers of all ages including games and prizes, giant photo-ops and more from exciting, family-friendly locations. The Red Robin Airstream will be on site to deliver more than 10,000 bigger, juicier burger samples (plus Yukon Chips) for free, and bottomless napkins. "Summer of YUMMM®" tour stops:
Denver, Colorado – July 28-30
- July 28 & 29 – Colorado Rockies tailgate at Coors Field
- July 30 – Red Robin Highlands Ranch*
Seattle, Washington – August 4-6
- August 4 & 5 – Seafair Airshow
- August 6 – Red Robin Federal Way
Durham, North Carolina – August 18-20
- August 18 & 19 – Durham Bulls Athletic Park
- August 20 – Red Robin New Hope Commons
National YUMMM®-Off Contest to Crown the Ultimate "Captain of YUMMM®"
As an extra special ingredient, Red Robin wants to crown its official "Captain of YUMMM®" – the person who delivers the most authentic, inspiring and creative take on the company's famous jingle: "Red Robin…YUMMM." The "Captain" will receive a $5,000 cash prize, free burgers for one year and a VIP, all-expenses paid trip to Red Robin HQ to shoot a digital spot for the brand, making them the ultimate Captain of YUMMM®. With entry opportunities on site at local events as well as via social channels, consumers can upload their submissions and follow the fun at @RedRobinBurgers #YummmOff. Contest details and terms can be found here: Red Robin YUMMM® Off
"Red Robin is in one of the most exciting and transformative times for the company. We are keenly focused on delivering quality food, memorable experiences and meaningful innovations that can rival any in our industry for decades to come," said G.J. Hart, President and CEO of Red Robin. "This includes creating an environment where everyone feels at home when they walk through our doors and offering new and flavorful gourmet burger combinations and bottomless sides for which we're known. We're excited about the recent changes we've implemented to our menu and can't wait for current and new guests alike to join us for the Summer of YUMMM® and in our restaurants to taste the changes for themselves."
"We are incredibly proud to introduce our new bigger, juicier burgers to the world," said Brian Sullivan, Red Robin's Executive Chef. "We've implemented some important changes – new flat top grills mean a 20% larger, juicier and more savory burger patty, we've upgraded to a rich, buttery brioche bun, and we've added fresher ingredients that are grilled to perfection for a more vibrant taste experience – and we're only getting started. It's an exciting time to be part of the Red Robin culinary team – as American Gourmet Burger experts we take pride in every ingredient and every bite."
For more event information about the Summer of YUMMM® Tour including times and addresses, please visit: www.redrobin.com/summer-of-yummm
*No free burger sampling at Red Robin Highlands Ranch
About Red Robin Gourmet Burgers, Inc. (NASDAQ: RRGB)
Red Robin Gourmet Burgers, Inc. (www.redrobin.com), is a casual dining restaurant chain founded in 1969 that operates through its wholly owned subsidiary, Red Robin International, Inc., and under the trade name, Red Robin Gourmet Burgers and Brews. We believe nothing brings people together like burgers and fun around our table, and no one makes moments of connection over craveable food more memorable than Red Robin. We serve a variety of burgers and mainstream favorites to Guests of all ages in a casual, playful atmosphere. In addition to our many burger offerings, Red Robin serves a wide array of salads, appetizers, entrees, desserts, signature beverages and Donatos® pizza at select locations. It's now easy to enjoy Red Robin anywhere with online ordering available for to-go, delivery and catering, or you can download our new app for easy customization, access to the Red Robin Royalty® dashboard and more. There are more than 500 Red Robin restaurants across the United States and Canada, including those operating under franchise agreements. Red Robin… YUMMM®!
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Diamondbacks updates: Drew Jameson headed to IL, no move with Corbin Carroll
The Arizona Diamondbacks begin a series against the Pittsburgh Pirates Friday at 6:40 p.m. The game will be aired by Bally Sports Arizona.
Drey Jameson heads to injured list; no move with Corbin Carroll
Right-hander Drey Jameson was placed on the 15-day injured list with right elbow inflammation, one of a series of roster moves the Diamondbacks made prior to Friday night’s game.
Outfielder Corbin Carroll, who exited Thursday’s game with right shoulder discomfort, was not among the moves, which could be seen as encouraging news considering he was expected to undergo an MRI exam earlier in the day. Manager Torey Lovullo is expected to address Carroll’s situation during his pregame media session.
The Diamondbacks also optioned outfielder Dominic Fletcher to Triple-A Reno.
Taking their place on the roster is outfielder Dominic Canzone, who had his contract selected from Triple-A Reno, and right-hander Justin Martinez, who was recalled from Reno.
—Nick Piecoro
Friday's Diamondbacks-Pirates pitching matchup
Diamondbacks RHP Zac Gallen (10-3, 3.15) vs. Pirates LHP Rich Hill (7-8, 4.50).
Gallen gave up four runs in seven innings against the Angels on Sunday, walking one and striking out 12. All of the damage came on a pair of home run, a solo shot by CF Mike Trout and a three-run homer by RF Mickey Moniak. … Gallen has given up four runs in each of his past two starts. … Gallen had perhaps the worst start of his career against the Pirates when he faced them in May, giving up eight runs (five earned) in 3 2/3 innings. … Hill is in his 19th big league season and first in Pittsburgh. … He has been a fairly reliable source of innings for them, going at least five innings in each of his past nine starts. … He has not faced the Diamondbacks since 2018. He has posted a 5.86 ERA in 12 starts against him in his career. …
Coming up
Saturday: At Chase Field, 1:10 p.m., Diamondbacks TBA vs. Pirates RHP Mitch Keller (9-4, 3.52).
Sunday: At Chase Field, 1:10 p.m., Diamondbacks RHP Zach Davies (1-4, 6.52) vs. Pirates RHP Luis Ortiz (2-3, 4.86).
Monday-Thursday: All-Star break.
What to know about the Pittsburgh Pirates
The Pirates were a first-place team around this time last month, but they have had a rough go in recent weeks. They are 6-16 since June 13, going from one game up in the National League Central to 7 1/2 games back. Their tailspin has coincided with the rise of the Cincinnati Reds. The Pirates are fourth from the bottom in the National League in offense, averaging 4.28 runs per game. They are ninth in the league with a 4.41 ERA. CF Jack Suwinski has a team-leading 19 home runs. DH Andrew McCutchen is hitting .268/.383/.425 in his first season back in Pittsburgh since 2017. The Pirates have promoted a trio of highly regarded prospects recently, calling up RF Henry Davis, IF Nick Gonzales and 3B Jared Triolo. RHP Mitch Keller is having a strong season atop the Pirates rotation. He was recently named to the NL All-Star team. RHP David Bednar is 16 for 17 in save chances with a 1.36 ERA. | https://www.azcentral.com/story/sports/mlb/diamondbacks/2023/07/07/arizona-diamondbacks-pittsburgh-pirates-pitching-matchup-updates-friday-game/70377370007/ | 2023-07-07 22:57:02 | 1 | https://www.azcentral.com/story/sports/mlb/diamondbacks/2023/07/07/arizona-diamondbacks-pittsburgh-pirates-pitching-matchup-updates-friday-game/70377370007/ |
State attorneys general have talked about about whether they would enforce abortion bans if Roe fell. But AGs, district attorneys and state courts are still all scrambling to understand the laws.
Copyright 2022 90.1 WABE
State attorneys general have talked about about whether they would enforce abortion bans if Roe fell. But AGs, district attorneys and state courts are still all scrambling to understand the laws.
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BRUSSELS (AP) — The European Union’s executive branch recommended Sunday that the bloc suspend around 7.5 billion euros (dollars) in funding to Hungary over concerns about democratic backsliding and the possible mismanagement of EU money.
The European Commission, which proposes the bloc’s laws and ensures that they are respected, said it was acting “to ensure the protection of the EU budget and the financial interests of the EU against breaches of the principles of the rule of law in Hungary.”
EU Budget Commissioner Johannes Hahn said that despite measures Hungary has proposed to address the deficiencies, the commission is recommending the suspension of funds “amounting to an estimated amount of 7.5 billion euros.”
The money would come from “cohesion funds” granted to Hungary. This envelope of money, one of the biggest slices of the bloc’s budget, helps countries to bring their economies and infrastructure up to EU standards.
EU countries pay around 1% of their gross national income into the budget. Hungary is slated to receive at least 50 billion euros in all from the 2021-27 budget, according to commission estimates.
Any action to suspend the funds must be approved by the EU member countries, and this requires a “qualified majority,” which amounts to 55% of the 27 members representing at least 65% of the total EU population.
They have one month to decide whether to freeze Hungary’s funds, but can in exceptional circumstances extend that period to two months. The commission is recommending that the member countries take until Nov. 19 to allow Hungary more time to address the concerns.
The commission has for nearly a decade accused Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban of dismantling democratic institutions, taking control of the media and infringing on minority rights. Orban, who has been in office since 2010, denies the accusations.
Speaking after a meeting of EU commissioners in Brussels, which unanimously endorsed the move, Hahn welcomed Hungary’s offer to fix the problem, saying that its proposed remedial action goes “in the right direction.”
He said the measures could address some of the commission’s concerns if they are followed up, and properly acted upon. But he said that “a risk for the budget at this stage remains, therefore we cannot conclude that the EU budget is sufficiently protected.”
The commission’s fears focus on public procurement — purchases by the state of goods and services or for the execution of projects using EU funds. Critics say the awarding of such contracts have allowed Orban’s government to channel large sums of EU money into the businesses of politically connected insiders.
A senior EU official pointed to “systematic and systemic irregularities, deficiencies and weaknesses in public procurement related to very high rates of single bidding.” Officials estimate that around half of Hungary’s public tenders are granted after single bidder processes.
The commission also has “serious concerns regarding the detection, prevention and correction of conflicts of interest,” as well as about a number of public interest trusts which manage significant funds, and notably in the area of education.
Hungarian media has reported that Orban’s nationalist government is set to announce new legislation as soon as Monday. EU lawmakers expressed concern last week that this may just be a ploy to gain time.
In a resolution on Thursday, the lawmakers said that Hungary’s nationalist government is deliberately trying to undermine the bloc’s democratic values.
They said that the government in Budapest — which Orban characterizes as an “illiberal democracy” — has become “a hybrid regime of electoral autocracy.” In part, they blame EU member countries for this, for turning a blind eye to possible abuses.
The French Greens parliamentarian who chaperoned the resolution through the assembly, Gwendoline Delbos-Corfield, said that “for the first time, an EU institution is stating the sad truth, that Hungary is no longer a democracy.”
The case, launched by the commission against Hungary in April, is a fresh step in the use of a new mechanism allowing the EU to take action to protect its budget. It does not target member countries for general breaches of EU law.
The mechanism is seen as the EU’s most potent weapon to prevent a worsening anti-democratic drift in some countries. Commission officials have said that Hungary has consistently failed to implement EU recommendations for more than 10 years. | https://www.pahomepage.com/news/business/ap-business/ap-eu-recommends-suspending-billions-in-funding-to-hungary/ | 2022-09-18 19:26:03 | 0 | https://www.pahomepage.com/news/business/ap-business/ap-eu-recommends-suspending-billions-in-funding-to-hungary/ |
Gadsden-based Real Estate Auction Firm Stronger Than Ever After 40 Years
GADSDEN, Ala., April 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Target Auction Company is celebrating its 40th anniversary and decades of successful high-value non-distressed real estate auctions. Founded in 1983, Target has been responsible for numerous successful auctions and has built a reputation for generating exceptional results for sellers.
According to Target Auction Company President/CEO Dewey Jacobs, Target's team has more than 100 years of combined experience and is comprised of real estate auction marketing specialists extremely knowledgeable in all types of properties.
"We strive to build and maintain meaningful relationships with our sellers, while delivering excellent results." Jacobs said. "Our sellers are typically well-capitalized and simply downsizing ready to achieve a fair price and close that chapter of their life.
Whatever the seller's motivation – downsizing, relocation, estate planning, health concerns, or simply a property that has been slow to sell – the Target Auction approach can help. "Our platform captures the buying market's attention by setting a date for interested parties to act." Target works directly with sellers and also teams up with listing agents representing sellers. "It's all about creating a simple transparent process for everyone to get the property sold," Jacobs stated.
Target Auction has been successful throughout the country selling prominent and prestigious properties such as Tennessee's largest home, several historic bed & breakfasts, as well as stunning farms and recreational properties. Jacobs emphasized that high-end and specialty properties are Target's true forte.
Target's next property auction is a waterfront home at Weiss Lake in Alabama with truly amazing sunsets. Click here for more details.
Some recent success stories:
- Windy Hill: French Normandy-inspired estate on 124+ acres in Mississippi sold to a West Coast buyer for $4 million (200% of seller's reserve)
- Twelve Oaks: 1836 historic home/B&B in Georgia which inspired Ashley's Mansion in Gone with the Wind sold for $3 million
- Glendale Farms: 230+ acres in Alabama sold for $4 million (133% of seller's reserve)
- Abingdon Manor Inn & Restaurant: historic B&B/restaurant in South Carolina sold to a West Coast buyer for $1.2 million (94% of asking price)
Target Auction Company specializes in auctioning luxury homes, commercial, land, and other high-value non-distressed real estate throughout the U.S. For more information, call 800-476-3939, email us or visit https://www.targetauction.com.
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SHIJIAZHUANG, China, April 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- A news report from Great Wall New Media:
As an outstanding representative of China's civil kilns, Cizhou Kiln has been inscribed into national-level intangible cultural heritage entries. Its firing techniques have fully absorbed essential elements of porcelain arts in the Song (960-1279) and Jin (1115-1234) dynasties and gone beyond the limitations of five major official kilns in the Song Dynasty. With far-reaching influence, it has been known for profound cultural deposit, rich folk color and unique characteristics.
With the discovery of numerous kiln sites, people have gradually learned more about the history of Cizhou Kiln. White-glazed vase, pillows and basins have shown to the world the beauty of black decorations on white ground in traditional Chinese arts. In Pengcheng Town, Cizhou Kiln's traditional firing techniques have given rise to the ceramic culture, including commercial districts, folk culture, oral literature and kiln-building art.
How does Cizhou Kiln become widely known at home and abroad? How does the intangible handicraft regain new vitality? At the invitation of Yue Kun, Adrian Young, a British who has a deep affection for Chinese culture, visits Pengcheng Town in Handan, Hebei Province and learns the special porcelain-making craft from locals. Let's follow him and find more about the ancient handicraft.
Supervising Producer: Zhao Bing
Chief Producer: Li Yao
Producers: Jia Fang, Yang Jianmin, Dong Yaqing
Coordinator: Zheng Bai
Choreographer-directors: Li Wenpei, Song Lifang, Wu Meng
Cinematographers: Wang Shouyi, Zhang Rongpeng
Editor: Zhao Boxuan
Script Translators: Li Wenpei, Song Lifang
Text proofreaders: Li Shi (Intern) Mi Wenting (Intern)
Assistant Editors: Cao Zikuo (Intern)
Guiding Unit: Publicity Department of the CPC Hebei Provincial Committee
Special Thanks to: Publicity Department of the CPC Fengfeng Mining District Committee, Heritage Conservation Center of Fengfeng Mining District, Cizhou Kiln Yandian Site Museum, Fengfeng Mining District Dajia Ceramic Art Co.,Ltd., Yipin Pottery Workshop, People's Government of Pengcheng Town
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- Webcast of Earnings Call Today, November 2nd at 4:30 p.m. ET
- AHFIRM trial timeline continues to improve
CUPERTINO, Calif., Nov. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire / -- DURECT Corporation (Nasdaq: DRRX) today announced financial results for the three months ended September 30, 2022 and provided a corporate update.
"We are excited that we are now on track to complete enrollment of our pivotal AHFIRM trial in the second quarter of 2023, earlier than we previously estimated. We continue to make excellent progress toward our goal of bringing larsucosterol to market as the first FDA-approved treatment for alcohol-associated hepatitis," stated James E. Brown, D.V.M., President and CEO of DURECT. "In addition, we earned $10 million in total milestone payments from our Innocoll collaboration. We are pleased that Innocoll has launched POSIMIR® and look forward to following their launch progress."
Third Quarter and Recent Business Highlights:
- Continued progress in AHFIRM enrollment – DURECT has enrolled more than 200 patients in the AHFIRM trial to date, which exceeds two-thirds of the target enrollment for the 300-patient trial. We have over 60 AHFIRM study sites open at leading hospitals in the U.S., Australia, E.U. and U.K. and are continuing to open new sites, including prominent transplant centers. We currently expect to complete enrollment in the AHFIRM trial in the second quarter of 2023, which should enable top-line results to be reported in the second half of 2023.
- Commercial launch of POSIMIR – In September 2022, Innocoll Pharmaceuticals Limited (Innocoll) commercially launched and achieved the first sales of POSIMIR in the United States, triggering a $2 million milestone for DURECT. In August 2022, DURECT was issued a new patent by the US Patent Office, extending US patent coverage for POSIMIR to at least 2041. This event triggered an $8 million milestone payment which was received by DURECT during the third quarter.
Financial Highlights for Q3 2022:
- Total revenues were $12.0 million and net loss was $2.5 million for the three months ended September 30, 2022 compared to total revenues of $2.2 million and net loss of $10.0 million for the three months ended September 30, 2021.
- At September 30, 2022, cash and investments were $52.0 million, compared to cash and investments of $70.0 million at December 31, 2021. Total debt at September 30, 2022 was $21.0 million, compared to $20.6 million at December 31, 2021.
Earnings Conference Call
We will host a conference call today at 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time/1:30 p.m. Pacific Time to discuss third quarter 2022 results and provide a corporate update:
A live audio webcast of the presentation will be also available by accessing DURECT's homepage at www.durect.com and clicking "Investors." If you are unable to participate during the live webcast, the call will be archived on DURECT's website under "Event Calendar" in the "Investors" section.
About the AHFIRM Trial
Enrollment is ongoing in our Phase 2b randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, international, multi-center study in subjects with severe acute alcohol-associated hepatitis (AH) to evaluate saFety and effIcacy of laRsucosterol (DUR-928) treatMent (AHFIRM). The study is comprised of three arms targeting enrollment of 300 total patients, with approximately 100 patients in each arm: (1) Placebo plus supportive care, with or without methylprednisolone capsules at the investigators' discretion; (2) larsucosterol (30 mg); and (3) larsucosterol (90 mg). Patients in the larsucosterol arms receive the same supportive care without steroids. In order to maintain blinding, patients in the two active arms receive matching placebo capsules if the investigator prescribes steroids. The primary outcome measure will be the 90-Day incidence of mortality or liver transplantation for patients treated with larsucosterol compared to those treated with placebo. The Company is enrolling patients at more than 60 clinical trial sites across the U.S., EU, U.K., and Australia. Reflecting the life-threatening nature of AH and the lack of therapeutic options, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted larsucosterol Fast Track Designation for the treatment of AH. We believe a positive outcome in the AHFIRM trial could support a New Drug Application filing. For more information, refer to ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT04563026.
About Alcohol-associated Hepatitis (AH)
AH is a life-threatening acute alcohol-associated liver disease (ALD) often caused by chronic heavy alcohol use and a recent period of increased alcohol consumption (i.e., a binge). It is characterized by severe inflammation and destruction of liver tissue (i.e., necrosis), potentially leading to life-threatening complications including liver failure, acute renal injury and multi-organ failure. There are no FDA approved therapies for AH and a retrospective analysis of 77 studies published between 1971 and 2016, which included data from a total of 8,184 patients, showed the overall mortality from AH was 26% at 28 days, 29% at 90 days and 44% at 180 days. A subsequent global study published in December 2021, which included 85 tertiary centers in 11 countries across 3 continents, prospectively enrolled 2,581 AH patients with a median Model of End-Stage Liver Disease (MELD) score of 23.5, reported mortality at 28 and 90 days of 20% and 31%, respectively. Stopping alcohol consumption is not sufficient for recovery in many moderate (defined as MELD scores of 11-20) and severe (defined as MELD scores >20) patients and the use of treatments to reduce liver inflammation, such as corticosteroids, are limited by contraindications and have been shown to provide no survival benefit at 90 days or 1 year. While liver transplantation is becoming more common for ALD patients, including AH patients, the procedure often involves a long waiting period, a burdensome selection process, costs exceeding $875,000 on average, and patients requiring lifelong immunosuppressive therapy to prevent organ rejection.
About Larsucosterol (DUR-928)
Larsucosterol is an endogenous sulfated oxysterol and an epigenetic regulator. Epigenetic regulators are compounds that regulate patterns of gene expression without modifying the DNA sequence. DNA hypermethylation, an example of epigenetic dysregulation, results in transcriptomic reprogramming and cellular dysfunction, and has been found to be associated with many acute (e.g., AH) or chronic diseases (e.g., NASH). As an inhibitor of DNA methyltransferases (DNMT1, DNMT3a and 3b), larsucosterol inhibits DNA methylation, which subsequently regulates expression of genes that are involved in cell signaling pathways associated with stress responses, cell death and survival, and lipid biosynthesis. This may ultimately lead to improved cell survival, reduced inflammation, and decreased lipotoxicity. As an epigenetic regulator, the proposed mechanism of action provides further scientific rationale for developing larsucosterol for the treatment of acute organ injury and certain chronic diseases.
About DURECT Corporation
DURECT is a biopharmaceutical company committed to transforming the treatment of acute organ injury and chronic liver diseases by advancing novel and potentially lifesaving therapies based on its endogenous epigenetic regulator program. Larsucosterol (also known as DUR-928), DURECT's lead drug candidate, binds to and inhibits the activity of DNA methyltransferases (DNMTs), epigenetic enzymes which are elevated and associated with hypermethylation found in alcohol-associated hepatitis (AH) patients. Larsucosterol is in clinical development for the potential treatment of AH, for which FDA has granted a Fast Track Designation; non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) is also being explored. In addition, POSIMIR® (bupivacaine solution) for infiltration use, a non-opioid analgesic utilizing the innovative SABER® platform technology, is FDA-approved and has been exclusively licensed to Innocoll Pharmaceuticals for development and commercialization in the United States. For more information about DURECT, please visit www.durect.com and follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/DURECTCorp.
DURECT Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements, including statements made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, relating to: our plans to complete enrollment of the AHFIRM trial in the second quarter of 2023 and report top-line results in the second half of 2023, the potential FDA approval of larsucosterol for the treatment of AH, the ability of a positive outcome in the AHFIRM trial to support a New Drug Application filing, the commercial launch of POSIMIR by Innocoll, the potential to develop larsucosterol for NASH or other indications, and the potential benefits, if any, of our product candidates. Actual results may differ materially from those contained in the forward-looking statements contained in this press release, and reported results should not be considered as an indication of future performance. The potential risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ from those projected include, among other things, the risks that the AHFIRM trial takes longer to conduct than anticipated due to COVID-19 or other factors, the risk that ongoing and future clinical trials of larsucosterol do not confirm the results from earlier clinical or pre-clinical trials, or do not demonstrate the safety or efficacy of larsucosterol in a statistically significant manner, the risk that the FDA or other government agencies may require additional clinical trials for larsucosterol before approving it for the treatment of AH even if the results of the AHFIRM trial are successful, risks that Innocoll may not commercialize POSIMIR successfully, and risks related to our ability to obtain capital to fund operations and expenses. Further information regarding these and other risks is included in DURECT's most recent Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) filings, including its annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021 and quarterly report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2022 when filed with the SEC under the heading "Risk Factors." These reports are available on our website www.durect.com under the "Investors" tab and on the SEC's website at www.sec.gov. All information provided in this press release and in the attachments is based on information available to DURECT as of the date hereof, and DURECT assumes no obligation to update this information as a result of future events or developments, except as required by law.
NOTE: POSIMIR® is a trademark of Innocoll Pharmaceuticals, Ltd. in the U.S. and a trademark of DURECT Corporation outside of the U.S. SABER® is a trademark of DURECT Corporation. Other referenced trademarks belong to their respective owners. Larsucosterol (DUR-928) is an investigational drug candidate under development and has not been approved for commercialization by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration or other health authorities for any indication.
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AUSTIN, Texas (AP) _ The winning numbers in Thursday evening's drawing of the Texas Lottery's "Daily 4 Night" game were:
5-9-2-7, FIREBALL: 9
(five, nine, two, seven; FIREBALL: nine)
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) _ The winning numbers in Thursday evening's drawing of the Texas Lottery's "Daily 4 Night" game were:
5-9-2-7, FIREBALL: 9
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WASHINGTON (AP) — A measure of inflation that is closely monitored by the Federal Reserve remained painfully high last month, the latest sign that prices for most goods and services in the United States are still rising steadily.
Friday’s report from the Commerce Department showed that prices rose 6.2% in September from 12 months earlier, the same year-over-year rate as in August.
Excluding volatile food and energy costs, so-called core prices rose 5.1% last month from a year earlier. That’s also faster than the 4.9% annual increase in August, though below a four-decade high of 5.4% reached in February.
The report also showed that consumers spent more last month, even after adjusting for inflation, a sign of Americans’ willingness to keep spending in the face of high prices. Consumer spending increased 0.6% from August to September, or 0.3% after accounting for price increases.
The latest figures come just as Americans have begun voting in midterm elections in which Democrats’ control of Congress is at stake and inflation has shot to the top of voters’ concerns. Republicans have heaped blame on President Joe Biden and congressional Democrats for the skyrocketing prices that have buffeted households across the country.
The persistence of high inflation, near the worst in four decades, has intensified pressure on the Federal Reserve to keep aggressively raising its key short-term interest rate to try to wrestle rising prices under control. Last month, the Fed raised its key rate by a substantial three-quarters of a point for a third straight time, and next week it’s expected to do so for a fourth time. | https://www.wowktv.com/news/u-s-world/ap-a-key-us-inflation-gauge-stayed-at-a-high-6-2-in-september/ | 2022-10-28 12:56:24 | 0 | https://www.wowktv.com/news/u-s-world/ap-a-key-us-inflation-gauge-stayed-at-a-high-6-2-in-september/ |
Microsoft unveiled software that will help customers track and coordinate supply-chain systems by combining data from its own programs and tools from rivals like Oracle and SAP, seeking to attract companies roiled by several years of logistical disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, the war in Ukraine and severe weather.
Microsoft Supply Chain Center, released last week as a preview, is intended to offer a central view of information from customers’ existing applications, from Microsoft and other vendors. A supply-and-demand insights module will use artificial intelligence to predict shortages and supply constraints, while a tool for order management helps organize and automate filling orders. The software integrates with Microsoft’s Teams chat and conferencing software to ease communication with outside suppliers, and will include features and services from partners such as C.H. Robinson Worldwide and FedEx.
From food items to consumer goods, autos and game consoles, supply-chain snags have upended industries around the world since 2020, costing companies billions in lost revenue. That has accelerated the demand for a better way to track which parts and goods are likely to be in short supply, and when — and how to plan around the challenges. Many companies, especially in the automotive industry, were badly caught out by their lack of insight into the supply chain, particularly of fundamental components such as semiconductors.
“The business need has honestly probably never been as acute as it is right now,” Charles Lamanna, a Microsoft vice president, said in an interview. “Everything is kind of changing and that’s the state of global trade. “Supply chains that are considered “resilient” aren’t as flexible as they seem, he said. That’s because companies often think they have been careful to procure from more than one supplier, only to discover that further down the chain several vendors are also relying on the same piece of equipment or goods that are delayed, Lamanna said.
IFit Health & Fitness, which sells NordicTrack treadmills, rowing machines and other fitness equipment, was one customer testing Microsoft’s new software. The company’s warehouses are far from its customers, and its bulky machines weigh 300 to 400 pounds. They can’t be easily shipped using conventional carriers, yet customers expect fast delivery, said Robert Critchley, iFit’s vice president of transportation and warehousing. The company set up smaller fulfillment centers closer to customers, but iFit wasn’t very good at predicting what kind of inventory should be stored at these sites, he said. Microsoft’s new product let iFit correctly predict what was needed 70% of the time, up from 30% without it.
Supply Chain Center software also helps customers track the sustainability and carbon impacts in their supply chains. | https://www.seattletimes.com/business/microsoft-software-tackles-customer-supply-chain-disruptions/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=Referral&utm_campaign=RSS_business | 2022-11-21 14:36:57 | 0 | https://www.seattletimes.com/business/microsoft-software-tackles-customer-supply-chain-disruptions/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=Referral&utm_campaign=RSS_business |
Research confirms what dog lovers know — every pup is an individual. Many of the popular stereotypes about the behavior of golden retrievers, poodles or schnauzers, for example, aren’t supported by science, according to a new study.
She said pet owners love to talk about their dog’s personality, as illustrated by some owners at a New York dog park.
Elizabeth Kelly said her English springer spaniel is “friendly, but she’s also kind of the queen bee.” Suly Ortiz described her yellow Lab as “really calm, lazy and shy.” And Rachel Kim’s mixed-breed dog is “a lot of different dogs, personality-wise — super-independent, really affectionate with me and my husband, but pretty, pretty suspicious of other people, other dogs.”
That kind of enthusiasm from pet owners inspired Karlsson’s latest scientific inquiry. She wanted to know to what extent are behavioral patterns inherited, and how much are dog breeds associated with distinctive and predictable behaviors?
The answer: While physical traits such as a greyhound’s long legs or a Dalmatian’s spots are inherited, breed is not a strong predictor of an individual dog’s personality.
The researchers’ work was published recently in the journal Science. It compiled a massive data set to reach these conclusions — the most ever compiled, said Adam Boyko. He is a geneticist at Cornell University and was not involved in the study.
Dogs became humans’ “best friend” more than 14,000 years ago, as the only animal domesticated before the beginning of farming.
But the concept of dog breeds is much more recent. About 160 years ago, people began to selectively breed dogs to have certain physical traits, such as coat texture and color, and ear shape.
The researchers surveyed more than 18,000 dog owners and analyzed the complete set of genes of about 2,150 of their dogs to look for patterns.
They found that some behaviors — such as howling, pointing and showing friendliness to human strangers — have at least some genetic basis. But they also found that inheritance isn’t strictly passed down along breed lines.
For example, they encountered golden retrievers that don’t retrieve, said co-author Kathryn Lord, who studies animal behavior with Karlsson. The breed is easy to train, according to the American Kennel Club.
Some breeds, such as huskies and beagles, may show a greater tendency to howl. But many of these dogs don’t, as the owner survey and genetic data showed.
The researchers could find no genetic basis for aggressive behaviors nor a link to specific breeds.
In general, the study’s results were surprising, according to Jeff Kidd, a geneticist at the University of Michigan, who had no role in the research. “The correlation between dog behavior and dog breed is much lower than most expected.” | https://www.washingtonpost.com/kidspost/2022/05/22/dogs-breed-doesnt-determine-its-behavior-researchers-find/ | 2022-05-22 12:10:14 | 0 | https://www.washingtonpost.com/kidspost/2022/05/22/dogs-breed-doesnt-determine-its-behavior-researchers-find/ |
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- Firm hires Andrew Mutlu, CFP®, APMA® as Wealth Advisor
- Focus will be on providing comprehensive wealth planning and constructing investment strategies tailored to fit the needs of high net worth individuals and families
CHICAGO, Feb. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Mesirow, an independent, employee-owned financial services firm, today announced that Andrew Mutlu has joined Mesirow as a Wealth Advisor, joining the Leibson-Maniscalco Wealth Management team. Andrew will focus on providing comprehensive wealth planning and constructing investment strategies that are tailored to fit the needs of high net worth individuals and families. Mesirow recently ranked 47th in Barron's 2022 list of Top 100 RIA Firms, a ranking based on assets managed, technology spending, staff diversity, succession planning and other key metrics.
"Andrew's commitment to financial education and first-class client service make him a great fit for Mesirow Wealth Management's personal, comprehensive approach to wealth planning and pursuit of excellence within our culture," said Brian Price, Head of Advisory Services.
"Mesirow has a rich, longstanding history of helping wealth clients achieve their financial goals. I am excited to be joining Mesirow Wealth Management and look forward to contributing to the team's ongoing growth," said Andrew Mutlu, Wealth Advisor.
Andrew has seven years of experience in the financial services industry. Prior to joining Mesirow, he held roles as a Financial Advisor and an Investment Executive with other wealth management firms. He volunteers at Junior Achievement of Chicago to help educate and inspire youth around financial literacy.
Andrew earned his Bachelor of Science from Ohio University. He is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP®) professional and an Accredited Portfolio Management AdvisorSM. He holds the Series 7, 6, 63 and 65 FINRA licenses.
About Mesirow
Mesirow is an independent, employee-owned financial services firm founded in 1937. Headquartered in Chicago, with offices around the world, we serve clients through a personal, custom approach to reaching financial goals and acting as a force for social good. With capabilities spanning Global Investment Management, Capital Markets & Investment Banking, and Advisory Services, we invest in what matters: our clients, our communities and our culture. To learn more, visit mesirow.com and follow us on LinkedIn.
Mesirow was recently named one of the Best Places to Work in Chicago by Crain's Chicago Business and one of the Best Places to Work in Money Management by Pensions and Investments.
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Jury deliberates in Kevin Spacey’s sexual assault trial in London
LONDON (AP) — Jurors in the sexual assault trial of Kevin Spacey retired to begin deliberations on Monday on allegations against the actor by four men that date back two decades.
Spacey, 63, has pleaded not guilty to nine charges, including multiple counts of sexual assault and one count of causing a person to engage in penetrative sexual activity without consent.
The case went to the jury about a month after the nine men and three women were seated in Southwark Crown Court.
Spacey’s defense lawyer said during closing arguments last week that three of the men are liars and he suggested jurors not convict him for making a “clumsy pass” at a fourth man.
The prosecutor called Spacey a “sexual bully” who took advantage of his power as a major celebrity and took what he wanted when he wanted it.
The acts alleged between 2001 and 2013 range from unwanted touching to aggressive crotch-grabbing and, in one instance, performing oral sex on an unconscious man.
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Swiss-based ski area Arosa Lenzerheide, a Catalate partner since 2017, continues to maximize online sales revenue with Catalate's Dynamic Pricing and E-Commerce platform.
PALO ALTO, Calif., Feb. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Arosa Lenzerheide (Lenzerheide Bergbahnen AG and Arosa Bergbahnen AG), the largest contiguous ski resort in the Graubünden region of Switzerland, has committed to another three-year contract with Catalate. The resort has significantly increased online sales since the partnership began.
Arosa Lenzerheide came to Catalate with the intention of increasing online revenue overall and incentivizing advanced ticket sales through Catalate's Dynamic Pricing Services with Cloud Store e-commerce. During its first season of partnership, online revenue grew notably and the total percentage of sales for 1- to 14-day ski tickets, 4-hour, and afternoon tickets, which started at 25% in 2017/2018 season, increased YOY to over 73% of revenue in the 2020/2021 season.
Arosa Lenzerheide sells most of its tickets online, from ski to beginner and snowpark, to night sledding — even hiking and bear sanctuary tickets. Each year, Arosa Lenzerheide starts selling dynamically priced tickets for the winter ahead as early as summer to secure advanced bookings, reducing the impact of factors that influence demand throughout the season.
In 2017, Philipp Holenstein, CEO of Arosa Bergbahnen said, "We chose to partner with Catalate because of their proven track record of increasing pre-sales for ticketing businesses and pioneering dynamic pricing used by hundreds of ski areas." And just recently, Phillip noted that "over the past six seasons Catalate has proven to be a reliable partner that really understands dynamic pricing in the ski industry."
Catalate continues to impress European snow resorts, with tenured partners like Chamonix and Arosa Lenzerheide enjoying increased advance ticket purchases each season and notable resorts like Pitztal and Kaunertal showing excellent results in their first season with Catalate.
About Arosa Lenzerheide
Arosa Lenzerheide is a snow sports paradise with 225 kilometers of snow tracks, twice as many traditional mountain huts, and record-breaking days of sunshine. The ski area connects the ski destinations of Arosa and Lenzerheide.
About Catalate
Catalate, a Canopy Holdings AS (Canopy Holdings, Euronext Growth Oslo:CAN) company, is a global pricing and e-commerce company empowering ski resorts, parks, and attractions to increase online revenue. As the only purpose-built ticketing platform for the industry, Catalate has developed successful strategies for hundreds of partners across $1 billion in online sales.
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WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden said in a 60 Minutes interview that the COVID-19 pandemic is "over," adding that the virus itself is still an issue.
"The pandemic is over," Biden said in the interview, which aired Sunday. "We still have a problem with COVID. We're still doing a lot of work on it."
Biden, who was asked about the pandemic in reference to the first Detroit Auto Show in three years, said the show was a "perfect example" of a shift in the world's fight against COVID-19.
"If you notice, no one's wearing masks," Biden said. "Everybody seems to be in pretty good shape. And so I think it's changing."
The president's remarks were apparently off-the-cuff, with two anonymous senior health officials telling the Washington Post that the administration was surprised. The interview sparked criticisms from Republicans regarding the country's ongoing public health emergency, which is set to expire in October after being in place through renewals since early 2020.
The World Health Organization still considers COVID-19 a pandemic, though its chief recently expressed a more optimistic outlook.
"Last week, the number of weekly reported deaths from COVID-19 was the lowest since March 2020. We have never been in a better position to end the pandemic," WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said at a virtual press conference last week. "We're not there yet, but the end is in sight."
The organization says globally, there have been more than 600 million confirmed COVID-19 cases since the start of the pandemic and more than 6.5 million deaths. It reports nearly 500,000 new cases in the past 24 hours, down from a peak of more than 23 million in January. Experts say, however, that the popularity of rapid at-home tests artificially lowers the number of cases reported to government agencies.
"In a global sense, we are not in a good place with COVID-19," said TEGNA medical expert Dr. Payal Kohli, noting a 3% increase in U.S. cases over the last month and larger increases in Japan and Taiwan.
The U.S. averages more than 460 COVID-19 deaths each day, according to the latest 7-day estimates from The New York Times. That's down from a peak of more than 3,000 in late January 2021 and 2,600 in February 2022.
New, updated booster shots are available to fight variants of the virus including omicron, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention relaxed its quarantine and social distancing recommendations last month.
The Biden administration has maintained that COVID-19 is still a concern, but that the virus's impacts are on a downward trend amid widespread vaccinations.
“We have a virus out there that’s still circulating, still killing hundreds of Americans every day,” White House coronavirus coordinator Ashish Jha said in a briefing earlier this month. "We now have all of the capability to prevent, I believe, essentially all of those deaths. If people stay up to date on their vaccines, if people get treated, if they have a breakthrough infection, we can make deaths from this virus vanishingly rare."
The CDC did not immediately respond to an email seeking comment on Biden's interview, which aired as the president was in London for Queen Elizabeth II's state funeral.
When is COVID-19 endemic?
Scientists warn the coronavirus will linger far into the future, partly as worrisome new variants sidestep immunity. However, it is expected to eventually become endemic -- occurring regularly in predictable patterns. Malaria, for example, is endemic in some countries.
"The transition from pandemic to endemic is a tricky one," Kohli said. "And it doesn't necessarily mean that the severity of the disease is low. What it means is that you're at a steady state and what's happening is very expected."
There's no set threshold for when COVID-19 could be considered endemic, the American Medical Association says.
Factors like more contagious variants and changing behaviors could shift the tide in the fight against COVID-19, Kohli said, making complacency about the virus dangerous.
"I feel like we need to turn our thinking backwards and say, despite the fact that we have vaccines, we have 400 Americans dying a day, we're headed into the colder months," Kohli said. "We don't know what lies ahead. And most of us are not wearing masks, which is the best mitigation measure that we had."
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TX Brownsville TX Zone Forecast for Wednesday, April 26, 2023
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.TODAY...Mostly cloudy with showers and thunderstorms likely this
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morning, then partly sunny with a chance of showers and
thunderstorms this afternoon. Some thunderstorms may produce
damaging winds and large hail, then some thunderstorms may be
severe with damaging winds and large hail this afternoon. Highs
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in the mid 80s. Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain
60 percent.
.TONIGHT...Partly cloudy with a slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the evening, then mostly cloudy after midnight.
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Some thunderstorms may be severe with damaging winds and large
hail. Lows in the upper 60s. East winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming
southeast after midnight. Chance of rain 20 percent.
.FRIDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs around 90. Southeast winds 10 to
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15 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then mostly cloudy
with a chance of showers and thunderstorms after midnight. Lows
in the mid 60s. Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph, becoming southwest
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15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph after midnight. Chance of
rain 50 percent.
.SATURDAY...Partly sunny in the morning, then clearing. Windy,
cooler. Less humid with highs in the upper 70s. Northwest winds
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20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 40 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Clear, breezy with lows in the mid 50s.
.SUNDAY AND SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Highs in the mid 80s.
Lows in the lower 60s.
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.MONDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 80s.
.MONDAY NIGHT THROUGH WEDNESDAY...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the
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356 AM CDT Thu Apr 27 2023
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this morning, then showers and thunderstorms likely this
afternoon. Some thunderstorms may produce damaging winds and
large hail, then some thunderstorms may be severe with damaging
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winds and large hail this afternoon. Highs in the lower 80s.
Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 70 percent.
.TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the evening. Some thunderstorms may be severe
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with damaging winds and large hail. Lows in the mid 60s.
Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming southeast after midnight.
Chance of rain 20 percent.
.FRIDAY...Partly sunny. Highs in the upper 80s. Southeast winds
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10 to 15 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and
thunderstorms after midnight. Lows in the mid 60s. Southeast
winds 10 to 15 mph, becoming southwest 15 to 20 mph with gusts up
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to 30 mph after midnight. Chance of rain 50 percent.
.SATURDAY...Mostly sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms
in the morning. Windy, cooler. Less humid with highs in the upper
70s. Northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. Chance
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of rain 50 percent.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Clear, breezy with lows in the mid 50s.
.SUNDAY AND SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Highs in the lower 80s.
Lows in the lower 60s.
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.MONDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 80s.
.MONDAY NIGHT THROUGH WEDNESDAY...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the
lower 70s. Highs in the mid 80s.
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356 AM CDT Thu Apr 27 2023
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this morning, then showers and thunderstorms likely this
afternoon. Some thunderstorms may produce damaging winds and
large hail, then some thunderstorms may be severe with damaging
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winds and large hail this afternoon. Highs around 80. Northeast
winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 60 percent.
.TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the evening. Some thunderstorms may be severe
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with damaging winds and large hail. Lows in the upper 60s.
Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming east after midnight. Chance
of rain 20 percent.
.FRIDAY...Partly sunny. Highs in the lower 80s. Southeast winds
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10 to 15 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and
thunderstorms after midnight. Lows in the mid 60s. Southeast
winds 10 to 15 mph, becoming southwest after midnight. Chance of
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rain 50 percent.
.SATURDAY...Mostly sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms
in the morning. Breezy and less humid with highs in the upper
70s. Northwest winds 20 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. Chance
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of rain 50 percent.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear and breezy. Lows in the upper 50s.
.SUNDAY...Sunny. Highs around 80.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 60s.
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.MONDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 80s.
.MONDAY NIGHT THROUGH WEDNESDAY...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the
lower 70s. Highs in the lower 80s.
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356 AM CDT Thu Apr 27 2023
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this morning, then showers and thunderstorms likely this
afternoon. Some thunderstorms may produce damaging winds and
large hail, then some thunderstorms may be severe with damaging
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winds and large hail this afternoon. Near steady temperature in
the mid 70s. Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain
60 percent.
.TONIGHT...Partly cloudy with a slight chance of showers and
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thunderstorms in the evening, then mostly cloudy after midnight.
Some thunderstorms may be severe with damaging winds and large
hail. Lows in the lower 70s. East winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of
rain 20 percent.
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.FRIDAY...Partly sunny. Highs in the upper 70s. Southeast winds
10 to 15 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and
thunderstorms after midnight. Lows in the mid 60s. Southeast
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winds 10 to 15 mph, becoming southwest with gusts up to 25 mph
after midnight. Chance of rain 50 percent.
.SATURDAY...Partly sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms
in the morning. Windy and less humid with highs in the mid 70s.
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Northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. Chance of
rain 50 percent.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear and breezy. Lows in the mid 60s.
.SUNDAY...Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.
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.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming partly
cloudy. Lows in the upper 60s.
.MONDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 70s.
.MONDAY NIGHT THROUGH WEDNESDAY...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the mid
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70s. Highs in the upper 70s.
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356 AM CDT Thu Apr 27 2023
.TODAY...Mostly cloudy this morning, then becoming partly sunny.
A chance of showers. A chance of thunderstorms. Some
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thunderstorms may produce damaging winds and large hail this
morning. Some thunderstorms may be severe with damaging winds and
large hail this afternoon. Highs in the upper 80s. Northeast
winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 50 percent.
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.TONIGHT...Mostly clear with a slight chance of thunderstorms in
the evening, then partly cloudy after midnight. Some
thunderstorms may be severe with damaging winds and large hail.
Lows in the upper 60s. East winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming southeast
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after midnight. Chance of precipitation 20 percent.
.FRIDAY...Partly sunny in the morning, then clearing. Highs in
the lower 90s. Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then mostly cloudy
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with showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms after
midnight. Breezy with lows in the lower 60s. Southeast winds
10 to 15 mph, becoming southwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to
35 mph after midnight. Chance of rain 60 percent.
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.SATURDAY...Mostly sunny and windy, cooler. Less humid with highs
in the upper 70s. Northwest winds 25 to 30 mph with gusts up to
45 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT AND SUNDAY...Clear, breezy. Lows in the mid 50s.
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Highs in the upper 80s.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming partly
cloudy. Lows in the lower 60s.
.MONDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 90s.
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356 AM CDT Thu Apr 27 2023
.TODAY...Mostly cloudy this morning, then becoming partly sunny.
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Patchy fog this morning. A chance of showers. A chance of
thunderstorms. Some thunderstorms may produce damaging winds and
large hail this morning. Some thunderstorms may be severe with
damaging winds and large hail this afternoon. Highs in the mid
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80s. Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 50 percent.
.TONIGHT...Partly cloudy with a slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the evening, then mostly cloudy after midnight.
Some thunderstorms may be severe with damaging winds and large
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hail. Lows in the mid 60s. Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming
southeast after midnight. Chance of rain 20 percent.
.FRIDAY...Partly sunny. Highs in the upper 80s. Southeast winds
10 to 15 mph.
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.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then mostly cloudy
with showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms after
midnight. Lows in the lower 60s. Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph,
becoming southwest 15 to 20 mph after midnight. Chance of rain
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60 percent.
.SATURDAY...Mostly sunny. A chance of showers in the morning.
Breezy, cooler. Less humid with highs in the upper 70s. Northwest
winds 20 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. Chance of rain
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50 percent.
.SATURDAY NIGHT AND SUNDAY...Clear, breezy. Lows in the mid 50s.
Highs in the lower 80s.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming partly
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cloudy. Lows in the upper 50s.
.MONDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 80s.
.MONDAY NIGHT THROUGH WEDNESDAY...Mostly cloudy. Lows around 70.
Highs in the mid 80s.
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thunderstorms. Some thunderstorms may produce damaging winds and
large hail this morning. Some thunderstorms may be severe with
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damaging winds and large hail this afternoon. Highs in the lower
80s. Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 50 percent.
.TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of thunderstorms in the
evening. Some thunderstorms may be severe with damaging winds and
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large hail. Lows in the mid 60s. Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph,
becoming southeast around 5 mph after midnight. Chance of
precipitation 20 percent.
.FRIDAY...Partly sunny. Highs in the lower 80s. Southeast winds
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10 to 15 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Showers likely with a chance of
thunderstorms after midnight. Lows in the lower 60s. Southeast
winds 10 to 15 mph, becoming southwest 15 to 20 mph after
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midnight. Chance of rain 60 percent.
.SATURDAY...Mostly sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms
in the morning. Breezy and less humid with highs in the upper
70s. Northwest winds 20 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. Chance
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of rain 50 percent.
.SATURDAY NIGHT AND SUNDAY...Clear, breezy. Lows in the mid 50s.
Highs in the lower 80s.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 60s.
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.MONDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 80s.
.MONDAY NIGHT THROUGH WEDNESDAY...Mostly cloudy. Lows around 70.
Highs in the lower 80s.
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Zapata-
Including the city of Zapata
356 AM CDT Thu Apr 27 2023
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.TODAY...Partly sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms,
mainly this morning. Some thunderstorms may produce damaging
winds and large hail this morning. Some thunderstorms may be
severe with damaging winds and large hail this afternoon. Highs
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in the upper 80s. North winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain
40 percent.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 60s. East winds 5 to
10 mph, becoming southeast after midnight.
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.FRIDAY...Partly sunny in the morning, then clearing. Highs in
the mid 90s. Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming partly
cloudy. A chance of thunderstorms. A chance of showers in the
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evening, then showers likely after midnight. Breezy with lows in
the lower 60s. Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to
25 mph, increasing to north 20 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph
after midnight. Chance of rain 70 percent.
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.SATURDAY...Mostly sunny and windy. Much cooler. Less humid with
highs in the upper 70s. Northwest winds 25 to 30 mph with gusts
up to 40 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT AND SUNDAY...Clear, breezy. Lows in the mid 50s.
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Highs in the upper 80s.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming partly
cloudy. Lows in the lower 60s.
.MONDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 90s.
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.MONDAY NIGHT THROUGH WEDNESDAY...Mostly cloudy. Lows around 70.
Highs in the upper 80s.
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Jim Hogg-
Including the city of Hebbronville
356 AM CDT Thu Apr 27 2023
.TODAY...Mostly cloudy this morning, then becoming mostly sunny.
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Patchy fog this morning. A chance of showers. A chance of
thunderstorms. Some thunderstorms may produce damaging winds and
large hail this morning. Some thunderstorms may be severe with
damaging winds and large hail this afternoon. Highs in the mid
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80s. North winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 40 percent.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming partly
cloudy. Lows in the mid 60s. East winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming
southeast after midnight.
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.FRIDAY...Partly sunny in the morning, then clearing. Highs in
the lower 90s. Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy with a chance of showers in the
evening, then mostly cloudy with showers likely with a chance of
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thunderstorms after midnight. Breezy with lows in the lower 60s.
Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph, becoming
west 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph after midnight. Chance
of rain 70 percent.
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.SATURDAY...Mostly sunny and windy, cooler. Less humid with highs
in the upper 70s. Northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to
40 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Clear, breezy with lows in the mid 50s.
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.SUNDAY AND SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Highs in the mid 80s.
Lows around 60.
.MONDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 80s.
.MONDAY NIGHT THROUGH WEDNESDAY...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the
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upper 60s. Highs in the upper 80s.
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Brooks-
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Including the city of Falfurrias
356 AM CDT Thu Apr 27 2023
.TODAY...Widespread dense fog this morning. Mostly cloudy with a
chance of showers and thunderstorms this morning, then mostly
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sunny with a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms this
afternoon. Some thunderstorms may produce damaging winds and
large hail, then some thunderstorms may be severe with damaging
winds and large hail this afternoon. Highs in the mid 80s.
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Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 40 percent.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear with a slight chance of thunderstorms in
the evening, then partly cloudy after midnight. Some
thunderstorms may be severe with damaging winds and large hail.
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Lows in the mid 60s. East winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming south after
midnight. Chance of precipitation 20 percent.
.FRIDAY...Partly sunny in the morning, then clearing. Highs in
the lower 90s. Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
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.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy with a chance of showers in the
evening, then mostly cloudy with showers likely with a chance of
thunderstorms after midnight. Lows in the lower 60s. Southeast
winds 10 to 15 mph, becoming west 15 to 20 mph after midnight.
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Chance of rain 70 percent.
.SATURDAY...Mostly sunny and breezy. Much cooler. Less humid with
highs in the mid 70s. Northwest winds 20 to 25 mph with gusts up
to 40 mph.
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.SATURDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows in the lower 50s.
.SUNDAY AND SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Highs in the mid 80s.
Lows in the upper 50s.
.MONDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 80s.
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.MONDAY NIGHT THROUGH WEDNESDAY...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the
upper 60s. Highs in the upper 80s.
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Northern Hidalgo-
Including the city of San Manuel
356 AM CDT Thu Apr 27 2023
.TODAY...Mostly cloudy this morning, then becoming partly sunny.
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Areas of fog this morning. A chance of showers. A chance of
thunderstorms. Some thunderstorms may produce damaging winds and
large hail this morning. Some thunderstorms may be severe with
damaging winds and large hail this afternoon. Highs in the mid
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80s. Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 50 percent.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear with a slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the evening, then partly cloudy after midnight.
Some thunderstorms may be severe with damaging winds and large
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hail. Lows in the mid 60s. East winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming
southeast after midnight. Chance of rain 20 percent.
.FRIDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 90s. Southeast winds
5 to 10 mph.
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.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then mostly cloudy
with showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms after
midnight. Lows in the lower 60s. Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph,
becoming west 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph after
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midnight. Chance of rain 60 percent.
.SATURDAY...Partly sunny in the morning, then clearing. Windy,
cooler. Less humid with highs in the upper 70s. Northwest winds
20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 40 mph.
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.SATURDAY NIGHT...Clear, breezy with lows in the lower 50s.
.SUNDAY AND SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Highs in the mid 80s.
Lows in the upper 50s.
.MONDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 80s.
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.MONDAY NIGHT THROUGH WEDNESDAY...Mostly cloudy. Lows around 70.
Highs in the upper 80s.
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Inland Kenedy-
Including the city of Sarita
356 AM CDT Thu Apr 27 2023
.TODAY...Areas of fog this morning. Partly sunny with a chance of
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showers. A chance of thunderstorms. Some thunderstorms may
produce damaging winds and large hail this morning. Some
thunderstorms may be severe with damaging winds and large hail
this afternoon. Highs in the mid 80s. Northeast winds 5 to
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10 mph. Chance of rain 50 percent.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear with a slight chance of thunderstorms in
the evening, then partly cloudy after midnight. Some
thunderstorms may be severe with damaging winds and large hail.
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Lows in the mid 60s. East winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming southeast
after midnight. Chance of precipitation 20 percent.
.FRIDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 80s. Southeast winds
10 to 15 mph.
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.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then mostly cloudy
with showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms after
midnight. Lows in the lower 60s. Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph,
becoming east 15 to 20 mph after midnight. Chance of rain
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70 percent.
.SATURDAY...Mostly sunny and breezy, cooler. Less humid with
highs in the mid 70s. Northwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up
to 35 mph.
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.SATURDAY NIGHT AND SUNDAY...Clear, breezy. Lows in the lower
50s. Highs in the lower 80s.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 50s.
.MONDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 80s.
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.MONDAY NIGHT THROUGH WEDNESDAY...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the
upper 60s. Highs in the mid 80s.
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356 AM CDT Thu Apr 27 2023
.TODAY...Partly sunny. Patchy fog this morning. A chance of
showers and thunderstorms, mainly this morning. Some
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thunderstorms may produce damaging winds and large hail, then
some thunderstorms may be severe with damaging winds and large
hail this afternoon. Highs in the lower 80s. Northeast winds
10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 40 percent.
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.TONIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 60s. East winds 5 to
10 mph, becoming southeast after midnight.
.FRIDAY...Partly sunny. Highs in the lower 80s. Southeast winds
10 to 15 mph.
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.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Showers likely with a chance of
thunderstorms after midnight. Lows in the lower 60s. Southeast
winds 10 to 15 mph, becoming east after midnight. Chance of rain
70 percent.
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.SATURDAY...Mostly sunny and breezy and less humid with highs in
the mid 70s. Northwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to
35 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT AND SUNDAY...Clear, breezy. Lows in the mid 50s.
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Highs in the lower 80s.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 60s.
.MONDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 80s.
.MONDAY NIGHT THROUGH WEDNESDAY...Mostly cloudy. Lows around 70.
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Highs in the lower 80s.
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Willacy Island-
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356 AM CDT Thu Apr 27 2023
.TODAY...Partly sunny with a chance of showers. A chance of
thunderstorms. Some thunderstorms may produce damaging winds and
large hail this morning. Some thunderstorms may be severe with
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damaging winds and large hail this afternoon. Highs around 80.
Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 50 percent.
.TONIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming mostly
cloudy. Lows around 70. Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph, becoming
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east around 5 mph after midnight.
.FRIDAY...Partly sunny. Highs in the lower 80s. Southeast winds
10 to 15 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Showers likely with a chance of
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thunderstorms after midnight. Lows in the mid 60s. Southeast
winds 10 to 15 mph, becoming southwest after midnight. Chance of
rain 60 percent.
.SATURDAY...Partly sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms
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in the morning. Windy and less humid with highs in the upper 70s.
Northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. Chance of
rain 30 percent.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear and breezy. Lows in the lower 60s.
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.SUNDAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 70s.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 60s.
.MONDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs around 80.
.MONDAY NIGHT THROUGH WEDNESDAY...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the
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lower 70s. Highs in the lower 80s.
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Kenedy Island-
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356 AM CDT Thu Apr 27 2023
.TODAY...Partly sunny with a chance of showers. A chance of
thunderstorms. Some thunderstorms may produce damaging winds and
large hail this morning. Some thunderstorms may be severe with
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damaging winds and large hail this afternoon. Highs in the upper
70s. Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 40 percent.
.TONIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 60s. Northeast winds
5 to 10 mph, becoming southeast after midnight.
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.FRIDAY...Partly sunny. Highs around 80. Southeast winds 10 to
15 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Showers likely with a chance of
thunderstorms after midnight. Lows in the mid 60s. Southeast
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winds 15 to 20 mph, becoming east 10 to 15 mph after midnight.
Chance of rain 70 percent.
.SATURDAY...Mostly sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms
in the morning. Windy and less humid with highs in the mid 70s.
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Northwest winds 15 to 25 mph, increasing to 25 to 30 mph in the
afternoon. Chance of rain 30 percent.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear and breezy. Lows in the lower 60s.
.SUNDAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 70s.
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.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 60s.
.MONDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 70s.
.MONDAY NIGHT THROUGH WEDNESDAY...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the
lower 70s. Highs around 80.
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(WTAJ) — Select units of Gerber infant formula are being recalled over concerns of possible bacteria contamination.
The voluntary recall was issued Friday by Perrigo Company for certain Gerber Good Start SoothePro Powdered Infant Formula produced at a plant in Eau Claire, Wisconsin.
In a notice from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, Perrigo said the recall is “out of an abundance of caution due to the potential presence of Cronobacter sakazakii.”
Cronobacter sakazakii is the same bacteria that caused several infections among infants last year, leading to an FDA investigation of formula maker Abbott Laboratories. Abbott has denied any direct link to the cases, two of which involved children who died. Abbott issued a voluntary recall and shuttered a plant for months, contributing to a nationwide formula shortage.
Cronobacter sakazakii is a germ found in the natural environment and can live in dry foods like starches, herbal teas, powdered milk and baby formula, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Infections are rare, but in infants, they may include sepsis, a dangerous blood infection, or meningitis, swelling around the spinal cord or in the linings surrounding the brain. The bacteria can also cause bowel damage and can spread throughout the body.
According to Perrigo, none of the distributed formulas have tested positive for Cronobacter sakazakii, no “adverse events” have been reported, and no other products made by Perrigo or at the Eau Claire facility are affected.
The instant formula was sold at retailers across the U.S. Anyone who purchased the following units after March 5, 2023, should look at the “lot codes” and “use by” dates on the bottom of the package.
If you have any products with matching codes listed above, you should stop using the product and throw it out. Refunds for impacted products can be requested by contacting the Gerber Parent Resource Center on behalf of Perrigo at 1-800-777-7690.
Last month, Reckitt voluntarily recalled two batches of ProSobee infant formula due to possible Cronobacter sakazakii contamination. | https://www.localsyr.com/news/national/some-gerber-infant-formulas-recalled-over-bacteria-concerns/ | 2023-03-19 23:35:28 | 0 | https://www.localsyr.com/news/national/some-gerber-infant-formulas-recalled-over-bacteria-concerns/ |
House Republicans entered the majority 100 days ago with a long list of policy priorities and investigative inquiries.
In the past three months, the conference has ticked-off a number of those tasks: lawmakers passed messaging bills to appeal to the base, opened long-promised investigations and even clinched a few bipartisan victories. The GOP majority, however, is facing down a critical stretch as battles over funding the government and lifting the debt ceiling come to a head.
Here’s a timeline of the major moments from the first 100 days of the House GOP majority.
Jan. 7: Lawmakers sworn in after Speaker chaos concludes
Rep. Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) is seen as the House votes to adjourn following the 14th ballot for Speaker on Jan. 6. (Greg Nash)
House lawmakers — new and returning — took their oaths of office in the early morning hours of Jan. 7 after Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) won the gavel on the 15th ballot.
Jan. 9: House GOP passes its first bill in the majority
House Republicans passed a bill rescinding the bulk of an IRS funding boost that Democrats signed into law last year, marking the first piece of legislation approved by the GOP majority. The measure passed in a party-line 221-210 vote.
Jan. 10: House approves resolutions to create panels on China, ‘weaponization’ of government
The House followed through on a GOP campaign promise and clinched a bipartisan victory when it approved a resolution 365-65 to create a select committee on U.S. competition with China.
On the same day, House Republicans approved a resolution to create a subcommittee designed to investigate the “weaponization” of the federal government. The vote was 221-211 along party lines.
Both panels have since held hearings this Congress.
Jan. 11: House passes two abortion measures
Among the House GOP’s earliest priorities was passing the first GOP-led abortion measures since the Supreme Court struck down Roe v. Wade in June.
The Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act passed in a 220-210-1 vote. One Democrat voted with Republicans in favor of the legislation, and one Democrat voted present. A resolution condemning attacks on anti-abortion facilities and groups passed in a 222-219 vote. Three Democrats joined Republicans in supporting the measure.
Jan. 13: GOP launches probe of Biden’s handling of documents
The House Judiciary Committee launched an investigation into President Biden’s handling of classified documents after news broke that material was found at a private office in Washington, D.C., and his residence in Wilmington, Delaware. The panel asked Attorney General Merrick Garland to provide documents and communications.
Jan. 24: McCarthy blocks Schiff, Swalwell from Intel committee
Rep. Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) addresses reporters to discuss Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) rejecting his and Rep. Eric Swalwell’s (D-Calif.) assignments to the House Intelligence Committee. (Greg Nash)
Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) formally blocked Reps. Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) and Eric Swalwell (D-Calif.) from sitting on the House Intelligence Committee, following through on a months-long vow. Members on the panel — formally known as the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence — are at the discretion of the Speaker, which is why McCarthy was able to block Schiff and Swalwell despite House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) asking that they serve on the committee.
Jan. 27: House passes oil bill after opening amendment process for the first time in seven years
The House opened its amendment process for the first time in seven years this Congress, bringing a bill about the Strategic Petroleum Reserve to the floor under a modified-open rule.
The measure — titled the Strategic Production Response Act — sought to restrict the president’s ability to release oil from the U.S.’s emergency supply. Republicans brought it to the floor after President Biden announced the largest-ever release to help bring down gas prices. It The legislation passed in a 221-205 vote.
Lawmakers submitted more than 140 amendments to the bill, a number of which were debated on the floor. Debate stretched over two days and ran for hours.
Jan. 31-Feb. 1: House passes measures to end COVID-19 emergency
The House cleared two pieces of legislation over two days that sought to end health declarations first enacted by the Trump administration in the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic.
A bill that sought to end the COVID-19 public health emergency passed in a party-line 220-210 vote. It has not moved in the Senate.
A separate resolution aimed at ending the COVID-19 national emergency cleared the House in a bipartisan 229-197 vote, and later passed the Senate 68-23. The Biden administration initially said it was opposed to the legislation, but after the Senate vote, a White House official said the president would sign it into law — which he did in April — notching a victory for GOP lawmakers who have argued that the pandemic is over.
February 1: Biden, McCarthy meet to discuss debt ceiling
Biden and McCarthy met at the White House on Feb. 1 to discuss the debt ceiling, which will have to be raised by this summer to avoid a government default. House Republicans have pushed for cuts to be associated with any debt limit hike while the White House has said it wants a clean increase, putting the two sides on a high-stakes collision course.
The two leaders have not met on the topic since.
Feb. 2: Republicans vote to remove Omar from Foreign Affairs panel
Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-Minn.) addresses reporters to discuss Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) rejecting the assignments of Reps. Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) and Eric Swalwell (D-Calif.) to the House Intelligence Committee. (Greg Nash)
House Republicans voted to remove Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-Minn.) from the House Foreign Affairs Committee, following through on a promise McCarthy made to oust her from the panel as a rebuke for previous comments she made that Republicans labeled antisemitic.
The road to the vote, however, was bumpy — three Republicans initially said they were opposed to the resolution removing Omar, but they ultimately got on board after negotiating with McCarthy behind the scenes.
Feb. 2: Republicans split Democrats on resolution denouncing socialism
House Republicans succeeded in splitting Democrats on a resolution that denounced “the horrors of socialism.” The final tally was 328-86-14, with 109 Democrats voting “yes”, 86 voting “no,” and 14 voting “present.
Republicans were quick to seize on the final vote as a way to paint Democrats as supporters of socialism, and they have returned to the argument several times since.
Feb. 3: Jordan subpoenas administration officials
The House Judiciary Committee — led by Chairman Jim Jordan (R-Ohio) — issued subpoenas to Attorney General Merrick Garland, FBI Director Christopher Wray and Education Secretary Miguel Cardona on Feb. 3 as part of the panel’s investigation into a memo Garland signed in October 2022 pertaining to threats against school board members.
The requests for communications were the first subpoenas sent by the Judiciary Committee in the 118th Congress.
Feb. 7: House Republicans raucous at State of the Union
Rep. Lisa McClain (R-Mich.) and other House Republicans talk back to President Biden regarding Medicare and Social Security cuts as he gives his State of the Union address to a joint session of Congress at the U.S. Capitol on Feb. 7. (Greg Nash)
President Biden delivered his second State of the Union address on Feb. 7 to an at times raucous crowd of House Republicans.
Before the speech, McCarthy had said Republicans would not play “childish games.” But about halfway through the speech, some GOP lawmakers started interrupting the president. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) was heard calling Biden a “liar,” Rep. Andy Ogles (R-Tenn.) yelled “it’s your fault” when Biden spoke about fentanyl and the border, and other lawmakers shouted “secure the border.”
And, in an unusual moment, Biden engaged in a back-and-forth with Republicans on Social Security and Medicare, which appeared to conclude with both sides agreeing that the programs should remain in place.
Feb. 9: House unanimously approves resolution condemning China for spy balloon
The House on Feb. 9 unanimously approved a resolution condemning the Chinese Communist Party’s use of a spy balloon over the continental U.S., a bipartisan rebuke of Beijing’s tactic. The measure called the incident “a brazen violation of United States sovereignty.”
Feb. 9: House passes resolution to block DC crime bill
A vote to block Washington, D.C.’s, revised criminal code again split Democrats, with 173 voting against the measure and 31 voting in favor after the administration said it was opposed to the resolution. The legislation passed 250-173.
But ahead of the vote in the Senate, Biden said he would not veto the measure if it landed on his desk — leading a number of Democrats in the upper chamber to support the legislation and infuriating House Democrats who thought they were voting in line with the White House when they opposed it. Biden signed the measure in March.
March 9: House GOP launches probe into Jan. 6 panel
The House Jan. 6 committee holds a business meeting on Dec. 19, 2022, to vote on criminal referrals and give a final presentation prior to releasing their report. (Greg Nash)
Rep. Barry Loudermilk (R-Ga.), the chairman of the House Administration Subcommittee on Oversight, confirmed on March 9 that he had launched an investigation into the Jan. 6 select committee and security failures at the Capitol the day of the riot. Republicans frequently criticized the Jan. 6 panel — which dissolved at the end of the last Congress — for placing such significant focus on Trump’s role in the riot rather than security at the Capitol.
March 10: House unanimously sends COVID-19 origins declassification bill to Biden’s desk
The House unanimously passed a bill on March 10 that would direct the director of national intelligence to declassify information pertaining to the origins of COVID-19, days after the Senate approved the legislation by unanimous consent. President Biden signed the measure into law later that month.
Congress sprung into action on the legislation after The Wall Street Journal reported that the Energy Department determined, with “low confidence,” that COVID-19 most likely came from a laboratory in China.
March 14: GOP gets access to financial activity reports tied to Biden family businesses
The House Oversight Committee, which is conducting an investigation into the Biden family finances, announced on March 14 that the Treasury Department had granted the panel access to financial transaction reports involving companies associated with the Biden family or their associates — marking a victory for the panel, which had been pushing for the information for months.
March 20: Republicans seek testimony from Trump prosecutor
House Republicans launched an investigation into Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg (D) on March 20, days after former President Trump publicly predicted that he would be arrested by Bragg’s office. He was indicted later in the month.
A trio of House GOP chairmen initially requested that Bragg sit for a transcribed interview about his investigation. But Republican lawmakers — namely House Judiciary Chairman Jim Jordan (Ohio) — have since extended the probe, requesting information from current and former prosecutors in the office.
Bragg filed a lawsuit against Jordan in April, calling the congressional probe a “transparent campaign to intimidate and attack” the DA’s work.
March 23: House fails to override Biden’s first veto
President Biden returns to the White House in Washington, D.C., on March 9. Biden held an event in Philadelphia to discuss his newly released fiscal 2024 budget. (Greg Nash)
The House failed to override Biden’s veto of a resolution that sought to repeal a rule from the administration that targets environmental, social and governance (ESG) investing. The GOP-led House approved the resolution in February and the Senate narrowly cleared it one day later, leading Biden to issue his first veto.
Biden issued his second veto on April 6, rejecting a resolution both chambers approved that would undo the Biden administration’s clean water regulations. The House will vote on a veto override next week, a spokesperson for House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-La.) confirmed to The Hill, but it will likely fall short of the two-thirds majority needed.
March 23: Lawmakers grill TikTok CEO
TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew speaks during a House Energy and Commerce Committee hearing entitled “TikTok: How Congress Can Safeguard American Data Privacy and Protect Children from Online Harms” on March 23. (Annabelle Gordon)
The House Energy and Commerce Committee held a blockbuster hearing about TikTok on March 23, where lawmakers from both parties grilled Shou Zi Chew, the CEO of the video sharing app. The event showcased concerns lawmakers have with the platform, and in some cases fueled arguments that it should be banned — a popular stance among GOP members of Congress.
March 24: House Republicans pass Parents Bill of Rights
A high-priority education bill dubbed the Parents Bill of Rights leaned into a hot-button, culture war issue that Republicans are looking to capitalize on heading into the 2024 election cycle after it helped propel Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin (R) to the top spot in the Old Dominion in 2021.
Five Republicans voted against the measure, the majority of whom voiced concerns about federalism. The final tally was 213-208.
March 24: Lawmakers visit Jan. 6 defendants in DC jail
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) speaks about the treatment of people being held in the District of Columbia jail who are charged with crimes in the Jan. 6 insurrection (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite, File).
Members of the House Oversight Committee visited the Washington, D.C., jail on March 24 and met with pre-trial Jan. 6 defendants. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) led the trip, which she had been working to schedule for months.
After emerging from the facility, however, Greene and Democrats offered different descriptions of the conditions within.
March 28: House GOP subpoenas Biden secretary of State
The House Foreign Affairs Committee issued Secretary of State Antony Blinken a subpoena asking that he provide a July 2021 dissent cable from U.S. officials in Afghanistan that reportedly included warnings about the Afghan government’s collapse.
March 30: House passes H.R. 1 energy package
The House passed an energy package on March 30, which the GOP majority dubbed H.R. 1 — signaling that it was the conference’s top priority. Broadly speaking, the legislation is aimed at bolstering fossil fuel production and exports, domestic mining, and quickening the approval process for energy and other infrastructure products. It also sought to repeal some programs Democrats approved as part of the Inflation Reduction Act last year.
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American Lung Association amps up education and awareness about chronic lung disease
CHICAGO, Nov. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a leading cause of disability and death in the United States. More than 12.5 million people have been diagnosed with COPD, but millions more may have the disease without even knowing it. Today, on World COPD Day, the American Lung Association aims to increase awareness about COPD, including the critical need to improve screening, early diagnosis and the quality of life for people living with the disease.
COPD, which includes chronic bronchitis and emphysema, is a long-term lung disease that gets worse over time. With COPD, less air flows in and out of the lungs which makes it harder for a person to breathe. As the disease gets worse, increased shortness of breath makes it harder to remain active.
"Currently, there is no cure for COPD, but the good news is that it is preventable and treatable," said Harold Wimmer, National President and CEO for the American Lung Association. "Early detection is key to successfully treating COPD, however many people don't recognize the symptoms until later stages of the disease. This is why nationwide awareness is needed to educate public health and healthcare professionals about the disease, including prevention, screening and guidelines for treatment and management of COPD."
The American Lung Association's "Addressing COPD" project, funded with support by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), will utilize a coordinated, comprehensive public health approach to improve prevention, early diagnosis, treatment and management of COPD. To do this, the Lung Association will engage a network of strategic community partners to increase knowledge and adoption of evidence-based strategies that improve COPD morbidity and mortality across the United States.
As a part of this project, the American Lung Association's COPD Trends Brief was updated with the latest CDC data. The COPD Trends Brief will inform healthcare systems, policy makers, community leaders and the public about who is most affected by COPD and how widespread the impact of COPD is on Americans.
COPD is caused by long-term exposure to irritants that damage the airways in your lungs like cigarette smoking; breathing secondhand smoke; exposure to air pollution; working with chemicals, dust and fumes; or sometimes a genetic condition called Alpha-1 deficiency or a history of childhood respiratory infection. About 75% of all COPD cases are caused by cigarette smoking. Symptoms of COPD include chronic cough, shortness of breath while doing everyday activities, trouble taking a deep breath, producing a lot of mucus (sputum or phlegm) and wheezing.
Women are often misdiagnosed because COPD is sometimes thought of as a "man's disease" or an "old person's disease." However, more women are diagnosed with and die from COPD. In addition, women tend to develop the disease between ages of 45 to 64 which is younger than when men are typically diagnosed.
There are several treatment options for COPD. Treatments may include medication, lifestyle changes like quitting smoking, pulmonary rehabilitation, supplemental oxygen, endobronchial valve (EBV) treatment, surgery, palliative care and clinical trials.
Learn more at Lung.org/COPD.
The American Lung Association is the leading organization working to save lives by improving lung health and preventing lung disease through education, advocacy and research. The work of the American Lung Association is focused on four strategic imperatives: to defeat lung cancer; to champion clean air for all; to improve the quality of life for those with lung disease and their families; and to create a tobacco-free future. For more information about the American Lung Association, which has a 4-star rating from Charity Navigator and is a Gold-Level GuideStar Member, or to support the work it does, call 1-800-LUNGUSA (1-800-586-4872) or visit: Lung.org.
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CORRALES, N.M. (KRQE) – New video shows the moments police apprehended the driver of a stolen Corrales fire truck. The Corrales Fire Department was responding to a medical call at a home Tuesday morning when they say Dennis Chavez hopped in and took off.
About an hour later, the Laguna Police Department spotted the truck on I-40. They threw out spike strips but the truck kept going. Eventually, it got off the freeway and crashed into a wall at a gas station. New Mexico State Police were on scene and took Chavez into custody. He was booked into jail in Cibola County. | https://www.krqe.com/news/crime/video-arrest-of-suspect-accused-of-stealing-corrales-fire-truck/ | 2022-08-20 04:07:20 | 0 | https://www.krqe.com/news/crime/video-arrest-of-suspect-accused-of-stealing-corrales-fire-truck/ |
US sending Ukraine $400M in weapons, ammunition, generators
WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. is sending another $400 million in ammunition and generators to Ukraine, the White House announced Wednesday, and is pulling the gear from its own stockpiles to get the support to Kyiv as fast as possible as Russia continues to target Ukraine’s energy sources and winter sets in.
Including the latest aid, the U.S. has committed more than $19 billion in weapons and other equipment to Ukraine since Russia attacked on Feb. 24. The new package of aid will be provided through presidential drawdown authority, which allows the Pentagon to take weapons from its own stock and quickly ship them to Ukraine.
The continued push of weapons to Kyiv is raising questions about how long the U.S. and partner nations can continue to sustain the fight without an impact to military readiness. Many European nations have already expressed that they have pushed forward all the excess they can afford to send.
Last week, the Pentagon’s top weapons buyer, Bill LaPlante, traveled to Brussels to meet with 45 partner nations to discuss some of Ukraine’s top priorities, including more air defense systems and long-range weapons. They discussed coordinating efforts to keep weapons flowing by identifying the capabilities of their individual defense industrial bases as well as the supply chain and production constraints they face, the Pentagon said in a statement.
The flow of weapons comes as the Biden administration seeks to pass an additional $37 billion in military and humanitarian aid for Ukraine during the post-election session of Congress, before Republicans take over control of the House in January. Some Republican members including potential speaker Rep. Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., have questioned the amount of money being spent on Ukraine.
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WACO, Texas — In Russian custody for nearly 1,000 days isn’t a place Marine veteran Trevor Reed ever thought he’d land.
“If you have evidence proving your innocence, which I did, they’ll just go in their investigation," Reed said about his experience with Russian authorities. "They’ll just [try to] discredit your evidence which shows that you’re innocent.”
Arrested in Moscow in 2019 on trumped up charges of assaulting local police, Russian higher ups quickly deduced they had someone in custody that could prove valuable.
The next two and half plus years were a day-to-day nightmare for the Texan.
"I probably didn’t have very long to live there[…] wasn’t receiving medical treatment[…] losing so much weight," Reed said. "I thought ‘Okay, I’m not going to make it.'”
His parent's efforts eventually let to a meeting with President Biden, which helped set the stage for a dramatic prisoner swap with Russia. Reed is now spending his newfound freedom pushing for the U.S. government to get others wrongfully detained, victims of shady legal systems, home to American soil.
“My message to them, do whatever you have to to survive […] to push our government to get them out and do what they need to do,” he says.
One of the most high profile, Paul Whelan, is also a one-time Marine who is approaching year four in Russian custody.
WNBA star and former Baylor standout Brittney Griner, arrested earlier this year after accidentally bringing vape cartridges with cannabis oil into the country, is another detainee.
Reed said he doesn't think the Biden administration is doing enough to free hostages, but he's grateful to them nonetheless.
"In my opinion, the Biden administration has the ability to get them out," Reed said. "They’ve chosen so far not to do that.”
The U.S. government says getting Americans unjustly imprisoned back home is a high priority. This week, the administration announced a new, tougher executive order.
The State Department said the order would issue financial and entry restrictions against foreign officials for "wrongfully detaining U.S. nationals.”
To those who say prison swaps with hostile foreign actors don't work, Reed disagrees.
“That argument is invalid," Reed said about arguments against exchanging prisoners with governments like Russia. "The Russians took Paul Whelan, immediately asked for a prisoner exchange. The U.S. said, ‘Oh no, they could extort the United States.' Your argument would be they didn’t take more Americans hostage, but they did. After that, they took me.”
Then, they nabbed Griner.
Reed points out these are just examples from one place, and there are other bad actor countries that think largely the same.
“If they can get something out of it they will, but they don’t need an incentive to screw with the U.S,” Reed said.
As he tries to rebuild a life in Texas, those still struggling to stay alive are on Reed’s mind and that won’t change until they’re home. | https://www.kxxv.com/news/they-dont-need-an-incentive-to-screw-with-the-us | 2022-07-23 00:56:41 | 1 | https://www.kxxv.com/news/they-dont-need-an-incentive-to-screw-with-the-us |
Training camps opened across the NFL and the biggest offseason question remains unanswered.
The Cleveland Browns still don’t know how many games they’ll be without Deshaun Watson, who is still waiting for retired judge Sue L. Robinson to issue a ruling following his disciplinary hearing that concluded nearly four weeks ago.
The league and the NFL Players’ Association requested a decision by the start of training camp, according to a person familiar with the process who spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the discussions are private. Robinson, who was jointly appointed by the league and the union, had no obligation to meet that deadline. Representatives are hopeful a decision comes this week.
Watson was accused of sexual misconduct by 24 women and has settled 20 of the civil lawsuits. Two separate Texas grand juries declined to indict Watson on criminal complaints stemming from the allegations.
The Browns, along with 27 other teams, welcomed their veterans on Tuesday as each of the 32 teams have now kicked off camp. Watson reported to his first camp with Cleveland last week along with veteran backup Jacoby Brissett, the team’s presumed starter if there is a suspension. The Browns also signed Josh Rosen last week as more quarterback insurance.
Watson should be on the field for the team’s first full-squad practice Wednesday. There was an amusing moment on Monday when the three-time Pro Bowl quarterback was seen walking in full uniform across the street in front of the Browns’ training facility to take part in a photo shoot.
Other top questions around the NFL that still need to be addressed in training camp:
WHERE’S JIMMY G GOING? The San Francisco 49ers made it clear Trey Lance will be the starting quarterback and they’re moving on from Jimmy Garoppolo, who led them to a Super Bowl appearance following the 2019 season and nearly another one last season. The Niners have to trade or release Garoppolo before Week 1 to avoid having his $24.2 million base salary become fully guaranteed. Garoppolo would’ve been moved already if it weren’t for his offseason shoulder surgery.
“This is Trey’s team. That’s nothing against Jimmy,” 49ers coach Mike Shanahan said. “We made that decision a year ago and we’re not going to mess around with that anymore. … Jimmy understands that fully. He’s a big guy and it’s nothing against him. It’s a business decision.”
BAKER OR SAM? The Carolina Panthers acquired Baker Mayfield from the Browns earlier this month and plan to let him compete with Sam Darnold for the starting quarterback job. Mayfield, the No. 1 overall pick in 2018, has been more successful than Darnold, who was the third pick by the Jets in the same draft.
Panthers coach Matt Rhule isn’t going to rush a decision.
“Anytime you put timelines on things, you end up rushing to make bad decisions,” Rhule said. “To me this is about being in the moment but not making rash judgements. Guys are going to have good days and bad days. When we know, we know.”
WHEN DOES LAMAR GET PAID? The Baltimore Ravens still haven’t locked Lamar Jackson into a long-term contract extension but the two sides have been talking. Jackson, the 2019 NFL MVP, saw his value increase after the Cardinals gave Kyler Murray a deal worth up to $230.5 million with about $105 million guaranteed at signing and $160 million guaranteed for injury. Jackson doesn’t have an agent, which could impact negotiations. It wasn’t a factor for his rookie deal because the collective bargaining agreement predetermines the money in each draft slot. This contract is far more lucrative.
ARE THEY HEALTHY? Saints quarterback Jameis Winston, Buccaneers wide receiver Chris Godwin, Ravens running back J.K. Dobbins are among more than 50 players returning from ACL injuries. Panthers running back Christian McCaffrey played only seven games last season because of hamstring and ankle injuries. Titans star running back Derrick Henry missed nine games with a foot injury before playing in the team’s playoff loss to the Bengals. Cowboys receiver Michael Gallup, Ravens running back Gus Edwards, Titans receiver Robert Woods, Packers tight end Robert Tonyan are also coming back from ACL surgery. Saints star wideout Michael Thomas missed 2021 because of a severe ankle injury, and Vikings receiver Adam Thielen had ankle surgery in December.
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AP Pro Football Writer Josh Dubow and AP Sports Writers Tom Withers and Steve Reed contributed.
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RALEIGH, N.C., July 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- First Citizens BancShares, Inc. ("BancShares") (NASDAQ: FCNCA) today announced that it will report its financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2023, before the U.S. financial markets open on Thursday, Aug. 3, 2023.
A conference call and webcast will be held to discuss BancShares' financial results at 9 a.m. Eastern time on the same day. The conference call and webcast may contain forward-looking statements and other material information.
To pre-register for this call (recommended), please visit https://www.netroadshow.com/events/login?show=316160df&confId=52944. After registering, a confirmation email will be sent with both a webcast link and dial-in details.
The investor presentation will be available on the company's website at ir.firstcitizens.com prior to the call start time. In addition, a link to the webcast will be posted on the website for those who do not pre-register. To join by telephone on the day of the call, please dial:
United States: 1-833-470-1428
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After the event, a replay of the call will be available via webcast at ir.firstcitizens.com.
About First Citizens BancShares, Inc.
First Citizens BancShares, Inc., a top 20 U.S. financial institution with more than $200 billion in assets, is the financial holding company for First-Citizens Bank & Trust Company ("First Citizens Bank"). Headquartered in Raleigh, N.C., and now celebrating the 125th anniversary of its founding, First Citizens Bank has built a unique legacy of strength, stability and long-term thinking that has spanned generations. First Citizens offers an array of general banking services including a network of more than 550 branches and offices in 23 states; commercial banking expertise delivering best-in-class lending, leasing and other financial services coast to coast; and a nationwide direct bank. First Citizens Bank, Member FDIC. Discover more at firstcitizens.com.
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Bridenstine brings a wealth of industry experience and a commitment to space sustainability
EL SEGUNDO, Calif., Sept. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Phase Four, the creator of the radio-frequency thruster (RF Thruster) for satellite propulsion, announced today that Jim Bridenstine, former NASA Administrator and former Member of Congress from Oklahoma, has joined its Board of Directors. Bridenstine provides Phase Four with a wealth of experience based on his leadership role at NASA and legislative efforts as a member of Congress who championed broad private industry support for United States aerospace and defense programs.
"We are honored to have a space visionary like Jim join our board," said Phase Four CEO, Beau Jarvis. "Jim has been a strong advocate for the expansion of the commercial space industry and private industry support for government missions. I'm looking forward to working with him and thrilled that Phase Four will benefit from his extensive expertise in aerospace."
Bridenstine's announcement builds on the Company's continued momentum, including delivering its second generation product "Maxwell Block 2" engine to customers and developing new advanced propulsion systems offering capabilities that are in high demand in the space industry. Notably, Phase Four's product line now includes "Max-V," a Maxwell Block 2 variant running on iodine versus traditional noble gas propellants and "Max-Multi," a revolutionary Maxwell engine that delivers multimode propulsion capabilities to a broad range of spacecraft.
"The American entrepreneurial spirit is setting sail on what President Kennedy called 'the new sea," said Bridenstine. "In this golden era of space innovation, space sustainability is a challenge we must meet. As our generation continues to develop and industrialize space, Phase Four's game changing in-space mobility technologies will drive down costs, increase access, and maximize the utility and sustainability of Earth's most valuable orbits. Phase Four is well positioned to impact national security, civil, commercial, and international space markets. I am excited to join the Phase Four board."
Phase Four's RF thruster has a radically simplified architecture compared to legacy propulsion technologies, which lends itself to short lead time and high volume manufacturing. To support this effort, the Company is expanding to a 23,000 sq. ft. facility in Hawthorne, California later this year. The propellant agnostic nature of the RF thruster will help eliminate the U.S. defense base's reliance on a volatile, unsecured noble gas supply chain. The Company's first non-noble gas-fueled engine, "Max-V," which operates on iodine, is expected to be available in 2023.
Phase Four is a disruptive provider of next generation electric propulsion (EP) solutions for small satellites. The company was founded in 2015 to address the demands of the rapid proliferation of satellite constellations and to accelerate the advancement of its radio-frequency thruster (RFT). The Phase Four RFT represents a revolutionary new architecture that realizes lower cost, mass-manufacturability, miniaturized power electronics, and propellant agnosticism over incumbent technologies, without compromising performance. In January 2021, Phase Four's Maxwell turn-key propulsion system first achieved flight heritage and is now being regularly utilized by small satellite operators. Learn more at www.phasefour.io.
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Supreme Court blocks Texas law on social media censorship
WASHINGTON (AP) — A divided Supreme Court has blocked a Texas law, championed by conservatives, that aimed to keep social media platforms like Facebook and Twitter from censoring users based on their viewpoints.
The court voted in an unusual 5-4 alignment Tuesday to put the Texas law on hold, while a lawsuit plays out in lower courts.
Chief Justice John Roberts and Justices Stephen Breyer, Sonia Sotomayor, Brett Kavanaugh and Amy Coney Barrett voted to grant the emergency request from two technology industry groups that challenged the law in federal court.
The majority provided no explanation for its decision, as is common in emergency matters on what is informally known as the court's "shadow docket."
Justices Clarence Thomas, Samuel Alito, Elena Kagan and Neil Gorsuch would have allowed the law to remain in effect.
In dissent, Alito wrote, "Social media platforms have transformed the way people communicate with each other and obtain news."
It's not clear how the high court's past First Amendment cases, many of which predate the internet age, apply to Facebook, Twitter, TikTok and other digital platforms, Alito wrote in an opinion joined by fellow conservatives Thomas and Gorsuch but not Kagan.
The order follows a ruling last week by the 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals that found a similar Florida law likely violates the First Amendment's free speech protections.
Republican elected officials in several states have backed laws like those enacted in Florida and Texas that sought to portray social media companies as generally liberal in outlook and hostile to ideas outside of that viewpoint, especially from the political right.
The Texas law was initially blocked by a district judge, but then allowed to take effect by a panel of the New Orleans-based 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals. | https://www.krgv.com/news/supreme-court-blocks-texas-law-on-social-media-censorship | 2022-06-01 03:59:32 | 0 | https://www.krgv.com/news/supreme-court-blocks-texas-law-on-social-media-censorship |
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CHICAGO (AP) — With U.S. union ranks swelling as everyone from coffee shop baristas to warehouse workers seeks to organize, Illinois voters will decide next month whether to amend their state constitution to guarantee the right to bargain collectively.
The fate of the ballot measure is being closely watched in Illinois and beyond, as it will gauge public support for the labor movement that has lost ground for years in conservative-led states. Unions and pro-industry groups say it could signal a new chapter in the struggle over workers' rights.
“If the union wins here, this could be the future of the labor movement,” said Mailee Smith, labor policy director at the Illinois Policy Institute, a conservative think tank that opposes the proposed amendment and tried to get it removed from the ballot.
Tim Drea, president of Illinois AFL-CIO, which is pushing for passage, said union counterparts from around the country have been calling him about the ballot measure.
“They are watching this very, very closely,” he said.
Unions and others who support the proposed amendment view it as a way to ensure that workers will always be able to use their collective clout to secure better pay, hours and working conditions. They also say it would prevent the Legislature, should it undergo a shift to the right, from passing a so-called right-to-work law that would allow workers covered by union contracts to not pay dues.
Business groups and conservatives oppose the measure, saying they think it will drive up taxes, give unions too much power, lead to more strikes and prompt companies to leave for more industry-friendly states.
Union rights have taken a beating in Republican-led states in recent years. Twenty-seven states now have right-to-work laws, and Wisconsin went so far as to strip nearly all of its public workers, including teachers, of collective bargaining rights. As Illinois voters decide whether to guarantee the right to unionize on Nov. 8, voters in Republican-led Tennessee will weigh in on whether to enshrine that state's 1947 right-to-work law in their state constitution and make it harder for legislators to ever infringe on the right.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, though, labor has made headway at some of the country's largest companies, including Amazon, Starbucks and Apple. And public support for unions in August reached its highest level since 1965 — 71%, according to a Gallup poll.
One expert said the significance can't be understated of what it would mean for Illinois to join the short list of states — Missouri, Hawaii and New York — with similar constitutional amendments.
“A big important state like Illinois enshrining this right to their constitution sends a signal across the country that the right to bargain collectively is a fundamental right,” said Daniel Galvin, who teaches political science at Northwestern University and is a faculty fellow at the school’s Institute for Policy Research.
Predictably, the fight over the Illinois measure has fallen along party lines, with Democrats backing labor and Republicans backing industry.
At a recent debate, Democratic Gov. J.B. Pritzker, who is running for reelection, voiced his support for the proposed amendment. His Republican challenger, state Sen. Darren Bailey, said it was unnecessary and would raise property taxes.
Drea, the AFL-CIO official, said the conservative-dominated U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling to strip away women’s constitutional right to abortion in June raised worries about what might happen if state lawmakers pass legislation that diminishes or does away with the ability to organize.
There's a lot of concern about the political climate and how rights can be taken away," he said. “People are very cognizant that everybody’s rights are at stake right now.”
And although Illinois unions enjoy the support of a Democratic governor and Democratic-controlled Legislature, that could change, and if it does it could spell disaster for unions, Drea said.
“We have no idea what might happen,” he said “Every election things could change.”
Smith, of the Illinois Policy Institute, warned that if the Illinois amendment passes, various unions could throw their weight around and force public agencies to make expensive concessions to avoid costly strikes, all of which would drive up the cost of government.
“And that will be passed on to the taxpayer,” she said. “It could be gas taxes, income tax, or, most likely, property taxes.”
Both sides are trying to sway voters who typically vote the other way.
Supporters of the amendment think that more conservative voters in the southern part of the state might see workers’ rights differently after a tornado ripped through an Amazon warehouse in Edwardsville, killing six people last December. Workers later said they were threatened with being fired if they tried to leave to take shelter at home.
“Between that notable example and the news nationally about the effort to unionize Amazon and Starbucks employees, more people are aware of how their fellow Illinoisans are treated on the job than ever,” said Joe Bowen, a spokesman for the Vote Yes For Workers’ Rights campaign.
But Smith thinks the message of opponents could appeal to more liberal pockets of the state, including Chicago, where support for unions and their causes are the greatest.
“Everyone's taxes would go up," she said.
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Updated January 22, 2023 at 4:29 PM ET
President Biden has selected Jeff Zients as his next chief of staff, choosing his former COVID-19 response coordinator to take over from Ron Klain, who is preparing to leave the White House sometime after the State of Union address on Feb. 7.
The transition comes after two years where the administration notched some significant legislative wins, but ahead of two years of looming investigations from Congress and a special counsel.
The news of the shift came on a weekend rocked by the extraordinary revelation that the FBI had spent more than 12 hours going through Biden's personal belongings in his Wilmington, Del. home, finding more classified documents.
A special counsel probe into the classified documents found in Biden's personal files — some from his years as vice president, others dating back to his time as a senator — is one of the immediate challenges that will face the White House as Zients takes over.
The White House has been criticized for its uneven public disclosure in the matter, even as Biden has been defiant that he has "no regrets" about how the issue has been handled.
Zients will manage the White House as Biden weighs whether to make good on his intention to seek a second term in office, and as the White House prepares to face a series of congressional investigations on issues ranging from the business dealings and personal problems of Biden's son Hunter, to the migrant crisis at the southern U.S. border.
Zients also helped the Obama White House manage a crisis
Biden's pick of Zients, first reported by The Washington Post, was confirmed by two sources familiar with the decision who spoke on condition of anonymity because the White House has not yet commented on the upcoming departure of Klain. The exact date for the transition is not clear.
Zients, an early hire on Biden's transition team, developed the strategy unveiled on Inauguration Day to get Americans vaccinated for COVID-19. He led the response until April 2022, and has close ties to Biden's other top advisers and cabinet members.
A management consultant before he entered public service during the Obama administration, Zients was the acting head of the Office Management and Budget when he was pulled in to the push to fix the healthcare.gov website in 2013.
Zients told author Chris Whipple for his new book The Fight of His Life: Inside Joe Biden's White House that being able to deliver on plans is key. "A lot of time, energy and creativity go into making policy, whether that's legislation or executive action," Zients said in the book. "But sometimes in government, not enough time and energy and creativity go into execution."
Klain helped Biden notch his big legislative wins
Zients will be charged with making sure the White House implements several sprawling pieces of legislation — the pieces of Biden's agenda that Klain, a powerful, behind-the-scenes manager, helped usher through Congress.
Klain worked closely with Democrats to get sweeping spending bills for COVID aid, infrastructure, semiconductor manufacturing and climate incentives through Congress — and helped the party defy the odds and maintain control of the Senate in the midterm elections.
His victories came despite the president's own stubbornly low approval ratings. Klain's leadership was sometimes second-guessed, particularly after the tumultuous withdrawal from Afghanistan, and amid persistently high inflation.
Klain advised Biden on his strategy for the midterms
Author Chris Whipple, who spoke with Klain for his new book, and has studied White House chiefs of staff, said Klain stands out as one of the most successful chiefs in recent history.
"His greatest asset is his relationship with Joe Biden," said Whipple. "You have to be able to work closely with the president. You have to be able to manage him. You can't really be too close to him. You can't be a friend because you have to be able to tell him what he doesn't want to hear in a decisive moment. And that's a very fine balancing act. And I think Ron Klain has been able to do it."
One of those moments came ahead of the 2021 midterm elections, when Biden wanted to "go everywhere and talk about everything, essentially," to try to help his party win, Whipple said. Instead, Klain and Biden's political team convinced the president to focus on a narrow list of states and two main issues: reproductive rights, and the threat posed to democracy by 'MAGA Republicans.'
Klain felt vindicated by the election results, Whipple said, describing an email he received from the chief of staff at 1:16 a.m. after it was clear Democrats did far better than expected. "Maybe we don't suck as much as people thought," Klain said in that email.
There was a point where Klain almost quit
The job of chief of staff is all-consuming. "There's a reason why the average tenure of a White House chief is 18 months," Whipple said.
In October 2021, a low point in Biden's presidency when it seemed that his push for his 'Build Back Better' agenda had failed, Klain wanted to quit, Whipple said. Biden was on his way to the UN climate summit in Glasgow, empty-handed, when Whipple visited Klain at the White House.
"Ron said to me at that point that he was exhausted and he was thinking about leaving," Whipple said. "That's how relentless and grueling and exhausting that job can be."
But Klain's wife Monica Medina — a high-ranking State Department official who works on climate and environment portfolios — convinced him to stay on, Whipple said. He said Klain concluded he needed to see Biden through the midterms.
Zients is seen as less political than Klain
Klain is a prolific user of Twitter, describing the platform as his "hobby." David Cohen, a political scientist at the University of Akron who studies chiefs of staff, said Klain uses Twitter to defend and promote his boss.
"One of the roles of a chief of staff, is to essentially catch the javelins that are thrown the president's way," said Cohen. "And that's one thing that Ron Klain uses Twitter for."
Klain is widely respected in Democratic circles, but often reviled on the right, with some Republicans referring to him as "Prime Minister Klain" — suggesting he was the unelected powerful puppet master pulling the strings behind Biden.
He was also known to run a tight ship with limited leaks. He was more prepared for the job than most, having worked under nine former chiefs of staff, and having served as the chief of staff to two vice presidents: Al Gore from 1995-1999 and Biden himself from 2009-2011.
He had worked for Biden on and off for decades, starting his political career as an intern in Biden's Senate office.
Zients, who has strong relationships in the business community, does not tweet. During his time as the COVID response coordinator, he presided over heavily scripted updates on Zoom to outline how the administration was making progress on its vaccination goals.
Zients has close ties to Biden and his inner circle, but is viewed as someone who will leave the political part of the job to other long-time Biden advisers — including Klain, who is expected to remain involved from outside the White House.
NPR's Rob Stein contributed to this story.
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Workplace trends survey highlights employee wishes for 2023
Desire for better communication, more pay top the list
InvestigateTV - Full and part time workers are looking for a collaborative workplace, career development and job security in 2023, according to a recent survey by the website Offsyte, a company dedicated to creating unique team building events for offices.
CEO and co-founder Emma Guo said 60% of the nearly 1200 surveyed want more collaboration within their own team and 63% want an improvement companywide.
When it came to individual employee requests, Guo said the top three responses were: taking on more responsibilities, learning new skills, and a salary increase.
She said job security was also a concern for many: 38% of workers are worried they may be laid off this year.
Guo encouraged employees to speak up about their needs.
“As uncomfortable as it may seem, having these conversations will surface areas and issues that your managers and employers may not be aware of,” Guo explained. “Typically, a great place to start is to have a transparent conversation with your director manager.”
Guo said it’s important to speak up and have a conversation so that your employers can make changes.
You can read the full Offsyte workplace report here.
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What is the best sports bra?
When you’re exercising, not just any bra can provide you with the level of support you need to stay comfortable. A quality sports bra is an essential. And unlike the bra you wear every day, most sports bras also feature moisture-wicking fabric to keep you dry.
Choosing the best one for you means first considering the intensity of the workout you have planned, the amount of support you need and your cup size. Here’s how to find the right one for your needs.
Sports bra style
There are three main types of sports bras.
- Compression: These are built for smaller cup sizes and are typically put on by pulling them over your head. They compress your breasts against your chest and minimize bounce during movement.
- Encapsulated: For a big chest or high-intensity workout, separate cups are created for each breast. They encircle the breast individually for support from all angles, securing them in place.
- Combo: You can use this bra style for a range of cup sizes and levels of workout. You can use a combo as your go-to sports bra since it will encapsulate and compress your chest, having you ready for any physical activity.
Strap design
Most quality sports bras will have adjustable straps, which are essential to ensure a good fit, but there is more to consider.
Wide vs. thin
Your strap thickness can make a difference in the comfort of your bra. Thicker straps are better for larger cup sizes because they cover more area and are sometimes padded for extra comfort. Thinner straps, however, can be more comfortable for smaller cup sizes. They can also be used for detailed strappy designs.
Strap style
- Racerback: Racerback (or cross-back) straps connect in the center of the back, providing you with even support. They are often put on by pulling them over the head and shoulders.
- Scoopback: This looks more like a regular bra from the back and sometimes connects similarly by clipping together. The straps follow the shoulder blades straight down to meet the rib band, creating a scoop look in the back.
Fasteners
- Clasp: Some sports bras have a clasp that clips together in the back, similar to everyday bras, and others come with clasps in the front for easier removal.
- Closure: Clasps close in a couple of ways. There is the hook-and-eye closure, or you can also find zipper closures.
- Pullover: If you don’t want to deal with a clasp, you can purchase low-impact sports bras that you can pull over your head.
Cups
Size
Fitting the size of your cup is essential to ensure you have proper support. Cups A to C can typically use low or moderate support. However, if you’re bigger than a 34 C, it’s recommended to use a high-impact bra for the best support. Proper support saves you back pain down the line.
Support
Not all sports bras work for every type of activity. They are designed for different levels of intensity and are often labeled accordingly.
- Low impact: This level is great for exercises like yoga or walking that don’t require quick movements.
- Moderate impact: Choose this level for weight training or cycling.
- High impact: Running, horseback riding or other exercises that involve bouncing require maximum support.
Structure
- Built-in: High-intensity sports bras will have built-in cups to ensure proper placement and great support.
- Removable: Some bras have pads or cups that you can take out and put back in to suit your comfort level.
- Non-padded: Low impact sports bras may not have padding and are intended for smaller cup sizes.
How to check the fit of your sports bra
If you’re trying on sports bras, there are a few ways you can check to see if it will work for you. The bra’s main components are the bands that support your breasts underneath and the panels which hold them in on the sides. You can grip the cups or the straps from either side to stretch them to ensure proper support.
Ultimately, when you try on your sports bra, there should be:
- No spillage
- No squeezing of the shoulders or ribs
- No band rolling up your breasts
- No puckering or wrinkled cups
Best sports bras
Under Armour Seamless Low-Impact Sports Bra
This adjustable cross-back design offers a comfortable fit for low-impact exercise. It fits best on smaller cup sizes and includes removable cups to improve shape and support.
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Nike Women’s Victory Compression Sports Bra
This sports bra offers medium support with a racerback strap design. It has sweat-wicking technology that pulls the moisture away from the skin into the material.
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This bra has built-in cups for maximum support. It encapsulates the breasts to support them from all sides for high-impact movement.
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MELBOURNE, Fla., Feb. 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- In collaboration with Rowden Technologies, Tomahawk Robotics is pleased to announce that it will provide its universal command and control technology and products for the United Kingdom's Army Future Capabilities Group Human Machine Teaming (HMT) tactical uncrewed systems fleet program.
The Human Machine Teaming (HMT) project, commissioned by Future Capabilities Group (FCG), Army Headquarters, aims to enhance the capability, generate greater capacity, cut reaction time, and reduce risk to personnel. The objective of the HMT project is to deliver a Robotics and Autonomous Systems (RAS)-enhanced light Brigade Combat Team (BCT) by 2025. Tomahawk Robotics and Rowden will enable the RAS-enhanced light BCT to share, exploit actionable data, and ensure the Army has both the technical and tactical advantage over its adversaries.
"Our Kinesis common control system is designed to reduce the Soldier's cognitive burden and enable the operator to focus on the mission at hand by providing clear mission data from connected UxVs. We constantly strive to deliver the best capability and can integrate third-party AI to support enhanced decision-making and situational awareness. HMT provides a great opportunity to develop further collaborative relationships," said International Business Development Manager, Jack Humphrey.
Tomahawk Robotics' Grip S20 controller, KxM edge processor, and MxC-Mini datalinks, combined with Tomahawk Robotics' Kinesis software, are built to work within the HMT's uncrewed systems and tactical network and unify disparate autonomous systems for team collaboration enhanced by powerful AI. Tomahawk Robotics with Rowden will initially provide 30 complete Kinesis Ecosystem kits consisting of AI-enabled common control software and tactical hardware for use with the UK's HMT program. Additionally, Tomahawk Robotics will provide the Kinesis Software Development Kit (SDK) which will allow Rowden engineers to integrate new robotic platforms and custom capabilities specific to the UK MOD with the Kinesis Ecosystem.
About Tomahawk Robotics
Tomahawk Robotics is the leading innovator of common control solutions that transform how humans and unmanned systems work together to make the world safe and more secure.
tomahawkrobotics.com
About Rowden Technologies
Rowden exists to ensure that those who make the world a safer place benefit from the best in technological innovation. Our drive to challenge the status quo comes from our team's first-hand experience of the barriers that impede the successful exploitation of technology for frontline users.
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For more information, contact: sales@tomahawkrobotics.com
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Orlando weather: Another hot, stormy day ahead in Central Florida
ORLANDO, Fla. - Today's high: 91 degrees | Tonight's low: 74 degrees
Main weather concerns: Stormy weather is expected across Central Florida again today. Showers and storms will get off to a later start, developing over the Gulf of Mexico-then heading East closer to Orlando and the Eastern portion of the viewing area.
Heavy rain, lightning and very gusty winds will accompany the stronger storms. Rain chances hold at 70%+ for all locations. Highs hit in the lower 90s this afternoon. Tonight, rain is still in the forecast (coverage at 50%) with lows falling into the 70s.
BEACHES: Showers and storms are likely at the beach today. Coverage will be at 70% beginning by early afternoon Stay weather aware as heavy rain, lightning and strong winds are possible. Forecast highs will hit around 90. Winds could be breezy at times, out of the southwest at 10-15 mph with gusts up to 20 mph. There is a low rip current risk with surf height around 1' or less.
THEME PARKS: Stay weather aware at the theme parks today. Storm chances will be in play for the afternoon hours and mainly after 2pm. Heavy rain, gusty winds and frequent lightning are possible. When thunder roars, go indoors. Highs will near 91 degrees today, stay hydrated.
OUTLOOK: Rain chances stay high each day this week. Daily storms expected thanks to a stubborn system over the Southeast. Heavy rain and lightning will be likely every day so keep your FOX 35 Storm Team weather app close! It will be humid and warm all week with highs in the upper-80s to low-90s. Stay hydrated and weather aware. Drier air moves in potentially early-mid next week bringing rain chances down.
TRACKING THE TROPICS: The FOX 35 Storm Team is monitoring Tropical Storm Brett and Tropical Depression #4. Tropical Storm Bret has sustained winds of 70 mph and is moving west. Bret is forecast to diminish over the Caribbean this weekend as it tracks westward.
Tropical Depression #4 is forecast to become Tropical Storm Cindy over the next day or so. The latest forecast track has the depression remaining east of the northern Leeward Islands through the weekend.
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GLENDALE, Arizona (KSEE/KGPE) – State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona will host Super Bowl LVII and the NFL has had people on the ground for more than a month making sure the stadium is ready for game day.
Since we’ve been on the ground in Arizona, we have mostly seen the outside of State Farm Stadium. Obviously, Super Bowl LVII will take place inside.
“There’s a reason why we keep coming back to Arizona, and why we come to this site,” says Eric Finkelstein NFL Senior Director of Event Operations.
The site of Super Bowl XLII in 2008 and Super Bowl XLII in 2015. State Farm Stadium opened in 2006. it’s different from other NFL stadiums. It has both a retractable roof and a retractable field.
“The field goes in and out of the building every day. we put in a brand-new field, especially, we are on a grass field every year. and so this is going to be the first time it’s going to be used for a game right here.” says Eric Finkelstein.
It took two years to prepare this field for Super Bowl LVII with sod grown locally in Arizona.
“Every stadium is unique. every city is unique, you just have to adjust your plans to what the stadium gives you. we’re ready. this stadium is ready.” says Jon Barker NFL Senior Vice President of Global Event Production.
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WASHINGTON, May 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Fair Housing Alliance (NFHA) has partnered with UrbanGeekz as it kicks off promotions for its inaugural Tech Equity Hackathon, scheduled for June 16 –18 in Washington, D.C.
The three-day Hackathon, being held at American University, will challenge students, recent college graduates and others to develop innovative solutions to remove algorithmic bias from the housing and lending sectors.
The Hackathon is open to all residents in the U.S. and its territories. Those interested can access the application here. Individuals with diverse academic backgrounds, ranging from degrees in STEM-based fields to the social sciences, are encouraged to apply.
NFHA will award $40,000 in cash prizes plus giveaways, and the event will also feature interactive workshops and networking opportunities with top industry professionals. Airfare, accommodations, meals, and ground transportation will be provided at no cost to applicants who are selected to attend. "I am so excited to collaborate with UrbanGeekz, which has been intentional in sharing the stories of Black and Latinx individuals in tech," said Dr. Michael Akinwumi, NFHA's Chief Tech Equity Officer. "NFHA has been at the forefront of addressing the biases that people of color and women face in the housing and financial services industries."
"Our Tech Equity Initiative is a multi-faceted effort designed to eliminate bias in algorithmic-based systems used in housing and financial services, increase transparency and explainability for AI tools, outline ethical standards for responsible tech, advance effective policies for regulating AI tools, and increase diversity and inclusion in the tech field. This Hackathon is one way we're diversifying the pipeline of technologists so that we can achieve these goals," Dr. Akinwumi added.
During the Hackathon, participants will be divided into teams, and each team will be given one of three problem statements that deal with appraisals, mortgage underwriting, and algorithmic fairness.
"We're thrilled to be collaborating with NFHA on this initiative to challenge participants to come up with real-time solutions to tackle AI bias in the housing and lending sectors," said Kunbi Tinuoye, founder and CEO of digital news platform UrbanGeekz and Executive Director of the Geekz Ventures pre-accelerator.
"Racial and gender disparities in these sectors are a huge issue. The Tech Equity Hackathon is a unique opportunity for technologists, tech enthusiasts, problem-solvers, and social entrepreneurs to come up with practical solutions to make a real social impact. I would encourage anyone and everyone who cares about inequity to apply to participate."
The NFHA and UrbanGeekz partnership is a multifaceted campaign to raise awareness and spread the word about the Tech Equity Hackathon. The hackathon's tech focus is a perfect fit for UrbanGeekz's tech-savvy audience and its associated channels.
The panel of expert judges for the Hackathon includes John Merrill, FairPlay AI Co-founder and Chief Technology Officer; Dominique Harrison, Director of Racial Equity Design and Data Initiative (REDDI) at Citi; Emmanuel Ogundimu, Associate Professor of Statistics at the University of Durham, United Kingdom; and Patrick Murck, President and Chief Legal Officer of Transparent Systems.
The Hackathon is one of several events NFHA is hosting during 2023 to commemorate the 55th anniversary of the Fair Housing Act, the Kerner Commission Report and Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s legacy.
Interested in participating? Then apply now before the 3 am ET May 16 deadline.
About UrbanGeekz
UrbanGeekz is an African-American, Latinx, multicultural digital news platform focused on technology, business, science, and entrepreneurship. The groundbreaking videocentric multimedia platform covers tech, business, science, and startups. Its mission is to make tech 'cool' and accessible while highlighting innovative careers and STEM-related fields as exciting and rewarding paths, especially for women and underrepresented groups
About National Fair Housing Alliance
The National Fair Housing Alliance (NFHA) is the country's only national civil rights organization dedicated solely to eliminating all forms of housing and lending discrimination and ensuring equal opportunities for all people. As the trade association for over 170 fair housing and justice-centered organizations and individuals throughout the U.S. and its territories, NFHA works to dismantle longstanding barriers to equity and build diverse, inclusive, well-resourced communities.
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‘Incredible honor’: Police chief receives ceremonial last call from daughter, son
DEER PARK, Ohio (WXIX/Gray News) - It was a special and emotional moment for Deer Park Police Chief Michael Schlie.
WXIX reports that Schlie’s daughter and son got the honor of making his last call.
For 16 of his 32 years in law enforcement, Schlie served as chief of Deer Park police.
“Serving as your police chief for the past 16 years has been an incredible honor and privilege,” Schlie shared.
His last day was May 1 with his children joining in on their father’s ceremonial last call.
The department shared a video of the special moment, showing an emotional Schlie at his desk hearing his children’s voices come over police dispatch, reading off his accomplishments and impact on the community.
Schlie added, “I am extremely proud of our department and look forward to seeing it continue to grow and rise to the next level.”
Deer Park Mayor John Donnellon announced that May 1 will be known as Michael Schlie Day.
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By MONIKA SCISLOWSKA
Associated Press
WARSAW, Poland (AP) — Poland will ask Germany for permission to send some of the Polish army’s Leopard tanks to Ukraine, Polish Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki said Monday, as he pushes Europe to send more military hardware to Kyiv amid complaints that Germany is being too slow in helping to thwart Russia’s invasion.
Morawiecki didn’t specify when the request will be made. He said that Poland is building a coalition of nations ready to send Leopard 2 battle tanks to Ukraine.
Poland needs the consent of Germany, which builds the tanks, to send them to a non-NATO country.
But even if there is no permission from Germany, Warsaw will make its own decisions, Morawiecki said.
Poland has become a leading advocate in the European Union for giving Ukraine the military aid that could help it prevail over the Kremlin’s invading forces 11 months after the war started. The Ukrainian government says that tanks, and especially the Leopards, are vital to Kyiv’s war effort.
Previously, Polish officials have indicated that Finland and Denmark were ready to join Warsaw in sending Leopards to Ukraine. The United Kingdom has pledged to send some of its Challenger tanks.
“We will ask (Germany) for permission, but this is a secondary theme,” Morawiecki said. “Even if, eventually, we do not get this permission, we — within this small coalition — even if Germany is not in this coalition, we will hand over our tanks, together with the others, to Ukraine.”
Berlin, though it has provided substantial aid, has been criticized for dragging its feet on providing military hardware.
Morawiecki said talks have also been held “with our partners in Brussels” on the subject, referring to the 27-nation EU bloc.
“Naturally, these are not easy talks, but we will be taking efforts to break this barrier of unwillingness in various countries,” he said.
German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock told French television channel LCI on Sunday that Poland hasn’t formally asked for Berlin’s approval to share some of its German-made Leopards, but added “if we were asked, we would not stand in the way.”
Regarding Baerbock’s comments, Morawiecki said that “exerting pressure makes sense” and that her words are a “spark of hope” that Germany may even take part in the coalition.
Baerbock “sent a different message that offers a spark of hope that not only Germany will no longer block, but maybe finally will offer heavy, modern equipment in support of Ukraine,” Morawiecki said.
“We are constantly exerting pressure on the government in Berlin to make its Leopards available,” Morawiecki told a news conference in the western city of Poznan.
According to Morawiecki, Germany has “more than 350 active Leopards and about 200 in storage.”
Poland wants to send a company of Leopard tanks, which means 14 of them, but they would barely make an impression in a war that involves thousands of tanks. If other countries contribute, Warsaw reckons, the tank detachment could grow to a much bigger brigade size.
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said that the latest developments on sending Western Europe tanks to Ukraine “signaled increasing nervousness among members of the alliance.”
“All countries that directly or indirectly take part in supplying weapons to Ukraine or increasing its technological level will carry responsibility for that,” Peskov said.
Baerbock made positive comments about the possibility of sending tanks to Ukraine. German officials “know how important these tanks are” and “this is why we are discussing this now with our partners,” Baerbock said in interview clips posted by LCI.
Ukraine’s supporters pledged billions of dollars in military aid to Ukraine during a meeting at Ramstein Air Base in Germany on Friday.
International defense leaders discussed Ukraine’s urgent request for the Leopard 2 tanks, and the failure to work out an agreement overshadowed the new commitments.
Germany is one of the main donors of weapons to Ukraine, and it ordered a review of its Leopard 2 stocks in preparation for a possible green light. Nonetheless, the government in Berlin has shown caution at each step of increasing its military aid to Ukraine, a hesitancy seen as rooted in its history and political culture.
Germany’s tentativeness has drawn criticism, particularly from Poland and the Baltic states, countries on NATO’s eastern flank that feel especially threatened by Russia’s renewed aggression.
Moscow, in response to the pledges of sophisticated Western weapons for Kyiv’s military, has stepped up its warnings that escalation risks catastrophe.
Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov on Monday reaffirmed Moscow’s claim that the Western supplies could lead to “unpredictable” consequences.
“We have said on numerous occasions that escalation is the most dangerous path, and the consequences may be unpredictable,” Ryabkov said. “Our signals are not listened to, and Russia’s adversaries keep raising the stakes.”
With both sides’ battlefield positions mostly deadlocked during the winter months, the Kremlin’s forces have kept up their bombardments of Ukrainian areas.
Kharkiv Gov. Oleh Synyehubov said Monday that Russian forces shelled several towns and villages in the northeastern region over the previous 24 hours, killing a 67-year-old woman and leaving another resident wounded.
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CHICAGO (AP) — A 20-year-old Chicago man is facing multiple charges in connection with a hit-and-run collision that injured four pedestrians, two critically, outside Guaranteed Rate Field, the home of the Chicago White Sox, Chicago police said Wednesday night.
Condelarious Garcia, 20, faces four felony counts each of failure to report an injury accident and aggravated reckless driving causing bodily harm, police said.
He also faces one misdemeanor count of driving on a suspended license, police said, and citations for failure to reduce speed, operating an uninsured motor vehicle, and having an expired registration.
Garcia is due in Central Bond Court on Thursday, police said.
It wasn’t clear whether Garcia has an attorney who might comment on the allegations against him.
The pedestrians were injured just after 6:20 p.m. Tuesday as they headed to the White Sox game against the Texas Rangers, Chicago police and fire officials said.
One of the victims flew over the hood and became lodged in the sunroof before the vehicle was stopped by an ambulance on the nearby Dan Ryan Expressway, officials said. The person clinging to the car and one of the three outside the stadium were critically injured.
The other two pedestrians were in serious condition, officials said.
A statement from the Chicago White Sox offered condolences for the injured pedestrians and expressed gratitude for the police, fire officials and fans who responded to the collision.
“Our hearts go out to the four fans who were injured this evening, their families and friends, as well as the fans who witnessed the incident on their way to a baseball game,” the statement said. | https://www.yourcentralvalley.com/news/u-s-world/chicago-man-faces-multiple-charges-in-hit-and-run-that-injured-4-outside-ballpark/ | 2023-06-22 09:10:29 | 0 | https://www.yourcentralvalley.com/news/u-s-world/chicago-man-faces-multiple-charges-in-hit-and-run-that-injured-4-outside-ballpark/ |
SALT LAKE CITY, July 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Assure, the leading platform for Special Purpose Vehicles (SPVs), today announced the appointment of Alfonso Iovieno as Chief Product and Strategy Officer. In this role, he will oversee the company's product development, technology innovation, and strategic growth.
Iovieno brings 15 years of experience rolling out complex, end-to-end global product development initiatives in matrixed organizations across North America, LATAM, and EMEA. He has built a reputation for identifying new market opportunities and creatively pursuing them through the innovative application of technology. He joins Assure from Visa, where he served as Head of Digital Security Solutions for Latin America and Caribbean. He has also propelled strategy and execution at global technology and financial service companies such as J.P. Morgan Chase, and Citigroup.
"Alfonso has a proven track record of leveraging analytics and big data to define and deliver business opportunities that generate growth," said Jeremy Neilson, CEO and co-founder of Assure. "He is a hands-on problem-solver and consensus builder who has grown and scaled multi-hundred-million-dollar businesses while leading large and diverse teams."
Iovieno has helped numerous clients and business unit leaders adapt to ever-changing market conditions, including digital transformations, improving the customer experience, and driving growth through market expansion. His strong foundations in technology and finance uniquely enable him to help clients across their entire organization.
"I enjoy working in a collaborative environment where input is sought broadly throughout the organization," said Iovieno. "The Assure team fits the bill. I look forward to contributing my skills and experience to help Assure achieve its mission of democratizing private investing by making it possible for more investors to invest in more companies."
Assure is a financial technology company and the industry-leading provider of comprehensive structuring and administrative services for the syndicate and venture investment community. The company's innovative software platform streamlines the setting up, closing and managing back-office fund administration for angel and private asset investing. Assure's experience and volume significantly outpaces other fund administrators. Assure's approach, which allows clients to structure and close deals faster, cheaper and with more transparency, helped pave the way for the ascendance of the "super angels," special purpose vehicles and micro VCs. The company has worked with more than 1,400 clients, including Launch, Equity Zen, Republic, Forge, Tribeca Angels, Tech Coast Angels, Gaingels, and Miami Angels, structuring and closing more than 8,500 deals with over $9 billion in assets under administration. Assure offers a full suite of services including special purpose vehicle administration, fund accounting and fund taxes, Exempt Reporting Advisor (ERA) services, KYC/AML services and 506(c) accreditation. For more information about Assure, visit www.assure.co.
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The collaboration with the Stellar Development Foundation further strengthens financial inclusion by increasing access and enhancing the user experience of USDC
SEATTLE, March 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Coinme®, a leading cryptocurrency cash exchange in the U.S., and the Stellar Development Foundation, a non-profit organization that supports the development and growth of the Stellar network, today announced the release of Circle's USDC on Stellar throughout the Coinme wallet and Coinme's global cash onramp and offramp ecosystem. Coinme's integration of USDC on Stellar promotes financial inclusion by enabling physical cash to become borderless digital cash accessible across thousands of locations nationwide, making it simple and affordable to cash in, cash out, send, and receive USDC on Stellar.
"By enabling USDC on Stellar in the Coinme wallet, anyone with cash can now utilize the Stellar blockchain to access a fully-backed dollar digital currency. People can now swap their cash for USDC on Stellar and send it in seconds for the cost of a penny," said Neil Bergquist, CEO and co-founder of Coinme. "The combination of Coinme's vast cash network, USDC, and the Stellar network is a game changer for the cash remittance and payments market."
Cash In and Out of USDC With Low Fees
Coinme powers the largest cryptocurrency cash network via its API technology with a growing footprint of over 40,000 locations nationwide. The ability to cash in and out of USDC with low fees is available at thousands of Coinme-enabled locations in the U.S. This integration offers millions of Americans who are unbanked or underbanked a new option to access a vital pathway into digital finance by increasing financial inclusion. USDC is a fully-reserved dollar-backed digital asset, with a market capitalization standing at more than $33 billion as of March 15, 2023.
Send and Receive USDC With Near-Zero Fees in the Coinme Wallet
Sending and receiving USDC via the Coinme Wallet is virtually free for peer-to-peer transactions and provides near-instant payments to family and friends wherever they may reside. These peer-to-peer stablecoin payments allow anyone to experience the innovative payments infrastructure that Stellar offers. Coinme's physical location footprint in thousands of retail locations brings a tangible and real-life experience to blockchain technology, making USDC on Stellar the perfect starting point for any crypto beginner.
USDC on Stellar: Built For Global Payments
By reducing friction and cost, Stellar has become one of the most efficient blockchain networks for sending payments. USDC on Stellar can provide near-zero transaction fees and settlement of transactions in seconds.
"Our strategic collaboration with Coinme is empowering more people with access to the digital economy," said Denelle Dixon, CEO and Executive Director of Stellar Development Foundation. "USDC on Stellar already provides near-zero transaction fees and settlement in seconds, yet this integration makes it even simpler to cash in and cash out from Coinme locations around the United States. What Coinme has accomplished is inspiring to the rest of the blockchain industry, and today's milestone only amplifies what is shaping up to be a brilliant future for the Stellar network."
The service is now live in the Coinme wallet accessible via web browser, and is coming soon to the Coinme mobile apps on iOS and Android. For more information, please visit https://coinme.com/stellar-usdc/.
About Coinme, Inc.
Coinme® is a leading US-regulated cryptocurrency exchange founded in 2014 with the mission to be the world's trusted gateway to digital currencies and a better financial future. Coinme powers the largest cash exchange in the world, with over 40,000 physical locations to instantly cash in and out of crypto. In addition, the company's Coinme-as-a-Service (CaaS) offering provides an enterprise-grade API that "crypto-enables" digital and physical financial infrastructure. With a vertically integrated suite of consumer products, Coinme delivers a simple, trusted, instant, and affordable way to buy, sell, store and manage crypto. For more information, visit www.coinme.com.
About the Stellar Development Foundation
The Stellar Development Foundation (SDF) is a non-profit organization that supports the development and growth of Stellar, an open-source network that connects the world's financial infrastructure. Founded in 2014, the Foundation helps maintain Stellar's codebase, supports the technical and business communities building on the network, and serves as a voice to regulators and institutions. The Foundation seeks to create equitable access to the global financial system, using the Stellar network to unlock the world's economic potential through blockchain technology. For more information, visit stellar.org/foundation.
About Stellar
Stellar is a decentralized, fast, scalable, and uniquely sustainable network for financial products and services. It is both a cross-currency transaction system and a platform for digital asset issuance, designed to connect the world's financial infrastructure. Financial institutions worldwide issue assets and settle payments on the Stellar network, which has grown to over 7 million accounts. For more information, visit stellar.org.
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(The Hill) — The Supreme Court struck down a New York law Thursday that made it difficult to obtain a permit to carry a handgun outside the home, marking a major expansion of Second Amendment rights.
The 6-3 decision calls into question similar restrictions in a number of other states across the U.S. that give licensing authorities wide discretion over whether to provide applicants with permits to carry handguns.
Here are the states that could be affected:
California
The West Coast state, which has the strictest gun laws of any state in the country, is a may-issue state in regards to gun permits based on an applicant’s need and suitability, according to the United States Concealed Carry Association.
Any California resident who has not previously reported ownership of a firearm is considered a “personal firearm importer” and must either send a report to the Department of Justice detailing their firearm or transfer the firearm to a licensed dealer or police department.
Concealed carry is only legal in the state with a California concealed carry weapons license, and state residents must be at least 18 years old to obtain the license. However, a licensing authority has the power to require applicants to be older than 18 if they so choose. California also does not recognize any concealed carry permits from other states.
Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) committed in the aftermath of the Uvalde, Texas, elementary school shooting last month to sign a package that imposed restrictions on the sale of firearms to minors as well as ghost guns, or unlicensed kits to build firearms.
Massachusetts
Massachusetts is a may-issue state that requires a license to purchase a firearm, which is issued through the State Police Firearms Record Bureau. Residents must complete a state-approved firearms training course to obtain a license.
Concealed carry is legal in the state for individuals who have a license and are 21 or older but is prohibited in certain areas like schools and airports. Massachusetts does not recognize permits from other states.
Connecticut
Connecticut, another may-issue state, gives local law enforcement discretion over whether to issue a permit to carry a handgun based on the applicant’s suitability. The suitability requirement applies to applicants seeking new permits as well as those updating existing permits.
Connecticut residents must have a state pistol permit to purchase a handgun, and concealed carry is legal for those who have the permit.
The minimum age for concealed carry is 21, and certain areas including schools and state parks are off-limits. Connecticut does not honor permits from other states and requires a state-approved training course for those attempting to obtain a license.
New Jersey
The Garden State, which Everytown ranked as having the lowest rate of firearm ownership in the U.S., is a may-issue state that gives law enforcement discretion over whether to issue a concealed weapons permit to an applicant.
Applicants are required to obtain approval from their local police chief and then present their application to a superior court judge.
Gun purchases by New Jersey residents must go through a state-licensed dealer or a private resident of the state, both of which require the purchase permit to be sent to the New Jersey Police Firearms Investigations Unit.
Concealed carry is only legal with a New Jersey handgun permit, and the state does not honor permits from other states.
Delaware
Concealed carry is legal in Delaware for residents with a license to carry, though a license is not required to purchase firearms in the state.
Those hoping to obtain a permit must complete a firearms training course as well as five references from residents of their country. Applicants must also publish their application in a local newspaper 10 days before submitting their application.
Maryland
Maryland, another may-issue state, allows the issuing authority to use discretion in regards to issuing permits.
Issuing authorities are only required to issue handgun permits if an investigation finds that the application has not demonstrated a propensity for violence and has substantial reason to carry or transport a handgun.
A permit is required for those hoping to purchase a handgun. Private firearms sellers must process purchases through a licensed dealer or law enforcement agency.
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Sacramento, CA – ABC10, in partnership with SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union, Esquire IMAX Theatre and Sacramento State’s College of Education, is proud to present a special virtual ceremony to announce the 2021/2022 Esquire IMAX Teacher of the Year on Thursday evening, August 25, 2022, at 7 p.m. One deserving local teacher will receive the prestigious recognition as the 2021/2022 Esquire IMAX Teacher of the Year plus be awarded a $5,000 cash prize. Along with a surprise celebrity guest, the celebration will be emceed by ABC10’s Mark S. Allen, a seven-time Emmy Award winning member of the news team along with Desiree Sheppard, Host and Executive Producer for ABC10's weekday lifestyle show ”Your California Life.” Free to attend, the live virtual ceremony will be live streamed via the ABC10+ app on Roku and Amazon Fire or via Eventbrite starting at 7pm Thursday, August 25, 2022.
Chosen by Sac State College of Education board members, the 2021/2022 Esquire IMAX Teacher of the Year will be one of these 10 previously recognized ABC10 Teacher of the Month recipients:
Lysistrata Munson – Cosumnes Oaks High School in Elk Grove
Michael Itkoff – Sandra J. Gallardo Elementary in Folsom
Alexa Ganter – Woodlake Elementary in Sacramento
Brandon Amato – Joseph Sims Elementary in Elk Grove
Laura Anderson – Elliott Ranch Elementary in Elk Grove
Golda Mainville – Carroll Elementary in Elk Grove
Ashley Lowe – Edison High School in Stockton
Ramón Campos – New Joseph Bonnheim Elementary in Sacramento
Miguel Perez – Language Academy of Sacramento
Shywanda Royal – Rex & Margaret Fortune Early College High School in Elk Grove
In place for 20 years, the Teacher of the Month program is one of ABC10’s signature community enrichment initiatives designed to highlight local teachers making a difference in the lives of their students and families.
To nominate a local teacher in the greater Sacramento/Stockton/Modesto area for a future Teacher of the Month, please visit www.abc10.com/teacherofthemonth.
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TEXAS, USA — Some retired educators willing to help with the teacher shortage said they’re having a hard time getting hired.
"My heart is in teaching, I love teaching,” said 65-year-old Lucy Moreno of Houston.
She said she's itching to get back in the classroom where her passion lies.
“I wrongfully assumed that, because they have such a great need for teachers, it wouldn’t be difficult," said Moreno.
But many older and/or retired teachers report issues getting hired despite the teacher shortage.
"There’s been a lot of chatter about retire rehires,” said Amy Campbell, Director of human resource services for the Texas Association of School Boards.
She's among those citing legislation signed into law last year requiring districts to cover pension and certain healthcare surcharges rather than the retirees themselves.
That resulted in them costing significantly more than younger teachers or others.
“I do think it was designed to benefit retirees," said Campbell. "Meaning they would get to keep more of that money they make for returning to the classroom. "However, I think it has backfired a little bit in that it has become unaffordable for many districts to hire them.”
The Texas Education Agency’s Teacher Vacancy Task Force said it is aware of the potential roadblock, which teachers’ unions and others would like removed given the current crisis.
"We’re wanting to work," said Moreno. "Just because we’re older doesn’t mean we can’t work.”
Ms. Moreno recently got a job offer she hopes comes through.
Below, the Teacher Retirement System of Texas responded to questions about the legislation signed last year requiring districts to cover pension and certain healthcare surcharges rather than the retirees themselves.
-Could you explain the recent surcharge change?
During the 87th Legislature regular session SB 202 was passed to prohibit employers from directly or indirectly passing surcharges onto retirees. Other legislation impacting employment after retirement including tutor exceptions can be found online on our website. Additional employment after retirement exceptions and information may also be found on our website.
The Texas Legislature created surcharges in 2005, SB 1691 (79R). Surcharges are additional contributions that TRS-covered employers must pay to TRS for employing TRS retirees who retired after Sept. 1, 2005 and who work more than one-half time during a month. There are two types of surcharges: pension surcharges and health care surcharges. The amount of the pension surcharge is equal to the amount of both member and state contributions on the compensation paid to the retiree that would be contributed to TRS if the retiree was an active member. The health care surcharge only applies for employed retirees who are TRS-Care participants.
During the 87th regular session, the legislature passed bills relating to employment after retirement, often referred to as retire-rehire. Specific to surcharges, the legislature created a new exception in SB 288 to allow a service retiree to work in Texas public education and not be subject to employment after retirement limits and surcharges if the retiree is employed in a position performing duties related to the mitigation of student learning loss attributable to the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic. The position must meet the following requirements:
1. it is in addition to the normal staffing level at the Reporting Employer (RE),
2. it is funded wholly by federal funds provided under federal law enacted for the purpose of providing relief related to the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic, including:
a. Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act (15 U.S.C. Section 9001
et seq.),
b. Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2021 (Div. M,
Pub. L. No. 116-260), or
c. American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (Pub. L. No. 117-2), and
3. it ends on or before Dec. 31, 2024.
In addition to surcharges, state law requires a consecutive-twelve-month break in service in order to return to work more than one-half time during the month. However, the 87th legislature provided an opportunity in HB 1585 for members who were already retired under Service Retirement as of January 1, 2021 to return to work in any capacity after a one-month break in service upon their effective date of retirement.
-Is TRS aware of any issues or complaints from retirees trying to go back to work?
TRS understands anecdotally some retirees are pleased with recent legislation, while others are finding districts will not hire retirees due to surcharges.
-What’s your advice to retired teachers interested in teaching again?
TRS strongly encourages retirees to contact TRS should they have any questions regarding exceptions and understanding restrictions that may be applicable to them. 1-800-223-8778. TRS created an interactive video to help our retirees find the information they need to comply with the rules on working after retirement. With this tool, a retiree can conveniently navigate to the information he or she needs based on their situation. Retirees will also find helpful practice scenarios to test knowledge and understanding. | https://www.kens5.com/article/news/education/texas-teacher-shortage/285-44cc1c9f-f744-4d2d-8ca9-199d81bced35 | 2022-07-23 18:31:14 | 1 | https://www.kens5.com/article/news/education/texas-teacher-shortage/285-44cc1c9f-f744-4d2d-8ca9-199d81bced35 |
Three years after a partial collapse of a floor at the vacant 1880s Buggy Whip building along Main Street in downtown Tipp City led to it being blocked off, methodical work is bringing new life to the structure.
The collapse of the floor into the basement in late June 2020 led to closing a portion of Main Street (Ohio 571) as the wood building was leaning toward the road.
The then-owner found a crew to shore up a collapsing wall at the timber construction structure at 216 E. Main St.
The building was sold that year to Steve and Sally Watson, owners of other downtown properties including the Roller Mill and the Hotel Gallery.
The Buggy Whip building was constructed in the late 1880s after a mill that stood on the site was destroyed in a fire. The building first was used to produce buggy whips for drivers of horse-drawn buggies, a major form of transportation at the time. It later was used as a blacksmith shop, a car dealership and an antiques business. The building, which included an apartment, had been vacant for some time.
The Watsons have worked with the city since late 2020 on a five-phase plan, which included a May 31, 2022, date for work to be complete,
The city worked with the Watsons as progress was being made, said Collin Carville, city planner.
“It has been a slow process, but we are finally seeing some reassuring progress. Our office spoke with Mr. Watson at least once a month for updates/progress,” Carville said.
City Manager Tim Eggleston said there are no complaints as Watson makes progress on the work.
Steve Watson said last week that their efforts have come a long way, but they are far from being able to use the building. Four of five work schedule categories that he termed “critical to ensure structural integrity and stabilization against further deterioration” are complete. The fifth phase of painting the building exterior is underway and not without its own challenges.
“The logical answer to why it’s taking so long is simply because there’s so much to do and I want it done right. The extent of the work involved is sizable due to the building’s age and condition. There were no real difficulties to overcome,” Steve Watson said.
The Watsons have no plans for the building.
“At this point I’m not too concerned about not knowing what the future holds. I believe that the answer to what the building should be used for will manifest itself when the time is right. When you take care of the present moment, the future tends to take care of itself as well,” he said.
Rob England, Miami County’s chief building official called in when the collapse occurred, said the structural work is done with progress being made on painting, trim and “housekeeping issues.”
“Luckily, this was an all-wood structure that could be repaired fairly quickly. If there would have been brick structural elements involved this could have been an entirely different story,” England said.
Watson, who didn’t disclose how much the repairs have cost, said despite the time involved, he would take on the building again.
“Yes, I most definitely would if the threat of the building being torn down still existed. If this building were in Europe no one would consider tearing it down,” he said.
“The downtown can’t afford to lose these ‘birthright giants,” Watson said of the Buggy Whip and Roller Mill building. “They represent the only two remaining canal-era industrial buildings left in Tipp City. They were actually powered by water harnessed from the canal lock-spillway design. Sounds like a good investment.”
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Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) introduced a bill Tuesday that would end “unqualified” birthright citizenship for children whose parents are not themselves U.S. citizens.
The legislation, titled the “End Birthright Citizenship Fraud Act of 2023,” would amend the Immigration and Nationality Act “to reflect the original intent of the 14th Amendment’s ‘subject to the jurisdiction thereof’ clause,” according to a statement on the measure.
The 14th Amendment grants citizenship to all “born or naturalized in the United States, and subject to the jurisdiction thereof.”
The amendment was passed in 1866, shortly after the Civil War, to ensure citizenship and equal rights for formerly enslaved people.
The 1898 Supreme Court case United States v. Wong Kim Ark upheld the idea the 14th Amendment applies to children regardless of their parents’ immigration status.
Birthright citizenship has become a favored target of hard-line conservatives. Former President Trump, who toyed with moving against it during his time in office, has pledged to end it on his first day in office if he returns to the White House, though experts say a president would lack that legal authority on their own.
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If passed, Gaetz’s legislation would deny automatic citizenship at birth to children born in the U.S. to parents who are not U.S. citizens, while “excluding aliens lawfully admitted as refugees or permanent residents or performing active services in the U.S. Armed Forces.”
The bill claims birthright citizenship has “enabled an entire black market,” citing estimates of 33,000 births to women on tourist visas annually, and “hundreds of thousands more” born to undocumented immigrants or those on temporary visas, “many of whom have misrepresented the purpose of their trip to avoid scrutiny.”
It is not clear if the removal of birthright citizenship can happen through legislation.
“Birthright citizenship has been grossly misapplied for decades, recently becoming a loophole for illegal aliens to fraudulently abuse our immigration system,” Gaetz said in a statement, adding that his bill shows “American citizenship is a privilege — not an automatic right to be co-opted by illegal aliens.”
The Florida Republican, a member of the House Judiciary Committee, said the bill will “preserve the sanctity of American citizenship” and ensure citizenship is something that is “earned” from legal migration to the U.S.
The bill comes as the Judiciary Committee is slated to question Homeland Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas on Wednesday regarding the agency’s operations and immigration in particular. | https://fox59.com/hill-politics/gaetz-introduces-legislation-to-end-unqualified-birthright-citizenship/ | 2023-07-25 18:32:13 | 1 | https://fox59.com/hill-politics/gaetz-introduces-legislation-to-end-unqualified-birthright-citizenship/ |
A withering report on sexual abuse and cover-up in the Southern Baptist Convention, the largest Protestant denomination in the U.S.
A viral video in which a woman confronts her pastor at an independent Christian for sexually preying on her when she was a teen.
A TV documentary exposing sex abuse of children in Amish and Mennonite communities.
You might call it #ChurchToo 2.0.
Survivors of sexual assault in church settings and their advocates have been calling on churches for years to admit the extent of abuse in their midst and to implement reforms. In 2017 that movement acquired the hashtag #ChurchToo, derived from the wider #MeToo movement, which called out sexual predators in many sectors of society.
In recent weeks #ChurchToo has seen an especially intense set of revelations across denominations and ministries, reaching vast audiences in headlines and on screen with a message that activists have long struggled to get across.
“For us it’s just confirmation of what we’ve been saying all these years,” said Jimmy Hinton, an advocate for abuse survivors and a Church of Christ minister in Somerset, Pennsylvania. “There is an absolute epidemic of abuse in the church, in religious spaces.”
Calls for reform will be prominent this week in Anaheim, California, when the Southern Baptist Convention holds its annual meeting following an outside report that concluded its leaders mishandled abuse cases and stonewalled victims.
The May 22 report came out the same day an independent church in Indiana was facing its own reckoning.
Moments after its pastor, John B. Lowe II, confessed to years of “adultery,” longtime member Bobi Gephart took the microphone to tell the rest of the story: She was just 16 when it started, she said.
The video of the confrontation has drawn nearly 1 million views on Facebook. Lowe subsequently resigned from New Life Christian Church & World Outreach in Warsaw.
In an interview, Gephart said she’s not surprised that so many cases are now coming out. She has received words of encouragement from all over the world, with people sharing their own “heartbreaking” stories of abuse.
“Things are shaking loose,” Gephart said. “I really feel like God is trying to make things right.”
For many churches, she said, “It’s all about covering up, ‘Let’s keep the show going.’ There are hurting people, and that’s not right. I still don’t think a lot of the church gets it.”
Hinton — who turned in his own father, a former minister now imprisoned for aggravated indecent assault — said the viral video demonstrates the potency of survivors telling their own stories.
“Survivors have far more power than they ever think imaginable,” he said on his “Speaking Out on Sex Abuse” podcast.
#ChurchToo revelations have emerged in all kinds of church groups, including liberal denominations that preach gender equality and depict clergy sexual misconduct as an abuse of power. The Episcopal Church aired stories from survivors at its 2018 General Convention, and an archbishop in the Anglican Church of Canada resigned in April amid allegations of sexual misconduct.
But many recent reckonings are occurring in conservative Protestant settings where a “purity culture” has been prominent in recent decades — emphasizing male authority and female modesty and discouraging dating in favor of traditional courtship leading to marriage.
On May 25 reality TV personality Josh Duggar was sentenced in Arkansas to more than 12 years in prison for receiving child pornography. Duggar was a former lobbyist for a conservative Christian organization and appeared on TLC’s since-canceled “19 Kids and Counting,” featuring a homeschooling family that stressed chastity and traditional courtship. Prosecutors said Duggar had a “deep-seated, pervasive and violent sexual interest in children.”
On May 26 the Springfield (Missouri) News-Leader reported on a spate of sex abuse cases involving workers at Kanakuk Kamps, a large evangelical camp ministry.
Emily Joy Allison, whose abuse story launched the #ChurchToo movement, said the sexual ethic preached in many conservative churches — and the shame and silence it breeds — are part of the problem. She argues that in her book, “#ChurchToo: How Purity Culture Upholds Abuse and How to Find Healing.”
Allison told The Associated Press that addressing abuse requires both a change in church policy and theology. But she knows the latter is unlikely in the SBC.
“They need to undergo a transformation so radical they would be unrecognizable at the end. And that will not happen,” Allison said. Reform work focused on “harm reduction” is a more realistic approach, she said.
Some advocates hope the front-burner focus on abuse could lead to lasting reforms — if not in churches, then in the law.
Misty Griffin, an advocate for fellow survivors of sexual assault in Amish communities, recently launched a petition drive seeking a congressional “Child’s Rights Act.” As of early June, it had drawn more than 5,000 signatures.
It would require that all teachers, including those in religious schools and homeschool settings, be trained about child abuse and neglect and subject to reporting mandates, and would also require age-appropriate instruction on abuse prevention for students. Griffin said such legislation is crucial because in authoritarian religious systems, victims often don’t know help is available or how to get it.
“Without that, nothing’s going to change,” said Griffin, a consulting producer on the documentary “Sins of the Amish.”
The two-episode documentary, which premiered on Peacock TV in May, examines endemic abuse in Amish and Mennonite communities, saying it is enabled by a patriarchal authority structure, an emphasis on forgiving offenders and reluctance to report wrongdoing to law enforcement.
The Southern Baptist Convention, whose doctrine also calls for male leadership in churches and families, has been particularly shaken by the #ChurchToo movement after years of complaints that leadership has failed to care for survivors and hold their abusers accountable.
At its annual meeting, the SBC will consider proposals to create a task force that would oversee a listing of clergy credibly accused of abuse. But survivors criticized that proposal and are calling for a more powerful and independent commission to perform that task and also review allegations of abuse and cover-up. They’re also seeking a “survivor restoration fund” and memorial dedicated to survivors.
Momentum for change grew as survivors such as Jules Woodson, who went public in 2018 with a sexual assault accusation against her former youth pastor, were emboldened to tell their stories.
“I felt like, ‘Thank God there’s a space where we can tell these stories,’” Woodson said.
Such accounts led to the independent investigation, whose 288-page report detailed how the SBC’s Executive Committee prioritized protecting the institution over victims’ well-being and preventing abuse.
The committee has apologized and made public a long-secret list of ministers accused of abuse.
Woodson said seeing her abuser’s name on it felt like a double-edged sword.
“It was in some ways validating that my abuser was on there, but it was also devastating to see that they knew and yet nobody in the SBC spoke up to warn others,” she said.
Woodson added that she is still waiting for meaningful change: “They have offered minimal words acknowledging the problem, but they have offered zero reform and true action which would show genuine repentance or care and concern for survivors or the vulnerable people who have yet to be abused.” | https://www.al.com/news/2022/06/southern-baptists-among-many-churches-grappling-with-sex-abuse-god-is-trying-to-make-things-right.html | 2022-06-12 14:50:27 | 0 | https://www.al.com/news/2022/06/southern-baptists-among-many-churches-grappling-with-sex-abuse-god-is-trying-to-make-things-right.html |
MEMPHIS, Tenn., Jan. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- International Paper (NYSE: IP) today declared a quarterly dividend of $0.4625 per share for the period from January 1, 2023, to March 31, 2023, inclusive, on the common stock, par value $1.00, of the Company. This dividend is payable on March 15, 2023, to holders of record at the close of business on February 17, 2023.
Today, the company also declared a quarterly dividend of $1.00 per share for the period from January 1, 2023, to March 31, 2023, inclusive, on the cumulative $4.00 preferred stock of the Company. This dividend is also payable on March 15, 2023, to holders of record at the close of business on February 17, 2023.
International Paper (NYSE: IP) is a leading global supplier of renewable fiber-based products. We produce corrugated packaging products that protect and promote goods, and enable worldwide commerce, and pulp for diapers, tissue and other personal care products that promote health and wellness. Headquartered in Memphis, Tenn., we employ approximately 38,000 colleagues globally. We serve customers worldwide, with manufacturing operations in North America, Latin America, North Africa and Europe. Net sales for 2021 were $19.4 billion. Additional information can be found by visiting InternationalPaper.com.
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Santa Maria's Abel Maldonado Community Youth Center is extending its hours of operation from 2 to p.m. from Monday, November 21, through Wednesday, November 23.
The free drop-in activities programmed during these dates include making treats, a basketball tournament, a handball tournament, and a “Friendsgiving” celebration for teens in grades seven through 12.
Beginning on Thursday, December 1, the Youth Center will open Monday through Friday from 3:30 to 8 p.m. and Saturdays from noon to 8 p.m.
In observation of the holidays, the Youth Center will be closed on Thursday, November 24 through Friday, November 25, Monday, December 26, and Monday, January 2.
In addition, the new Adult Fitness Center hours will change to Monday through Friday 8 to 1:30 p.m., effective Monday, November 28.
The Abel Maldonado Community Youth Center located at 600 South McClelland Street is a safe and supervised setting where teens engage in recreational activities.
Amenities include an arcade, an art studio, basketball courts, a computer lab, a fitness center, a movie room, musical instruments, and a photo booth.
It is also the hub for many popular programs, including Girls Night In, Teen Treks, Teen Trails, the Great Mystery Series, and leadership clubs like Full STEAM Ahead and Key Club.
Membership is free for teens ages 12 through 18 and attending grades seven through 12.
The McClelland Street Market, within the youth center, offers a variety of hot and pre-packaged foods for purchase from 8 a.m. to closing.
Questions may be directed to the Recreation and Parks Department at (805) 925-0951 extension 2260. | https://www.ksby.com/news/local-news/santa-marias-abel-maldonado-community-youth-center-is-extending-its-hours | 2022-11-21 19:52:56 | 0 | https://www.ksby.com/news/local-news/santa-marias-abel-maldonado-community-youth-center-is-extending-its-hours |
CHICAGO and NEW YORK, May 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- BDT & MSD Partners today announced that Dina Powell McCormick has been appointed Vice Chairman & President of Global Client Services and a Partner of the firm.
In this newly created position, Powell McCormick will join the senior leadership of the firm, drawing on her years of experience in the public and private sectors to broaden and deepen the firm's relationships throughout its global client network.
Powell McCormick joins BDT & MSD Partners from The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc., where she was Global Head of Sovereign Business, focused on growing the franchise and broadening the firm's network with some of the world's most important institutional investors. She also held the role of Global Head of Sustainability and Inclusive Growth, playing an instrumental role in furthering the firm's investment goal of advising and financing clients on climate finance investment opportunities, and served on the firm's Management Committee and the Firmwide Client and Business Standards Committee.
"I am thrilled to join BDT & MSD, a merchant bank with a unique legacy and mandate to serve the holistic needs of founders and family business owners," said Dina Powell McCormick. "I look forward to working alongside Byron, Gregg, Michael and the team to deliver the firm's differentiated offerings to clients around the world."
"I have had the pleasure of knowing Dina for many years as a colleague and trusted partner. She has an incredible breadth of experience and has been widely recognized for her many achievements across business, philanthropy, impact investing, and government. I am proud to welcome her to the team and I know she will be a tremendous asset to our business in support of our valued client relationships," said Gregg Lemkau, Co-Chief Executive Officer of BDT & MSD Partners.
"I have long admired Dina's accomplishments across the private and public sectors. Over the course of her highly distinguished career, she has demonstrated a tireless commitment to her clients, building strong and trusted relationships with many of the world's leading families, founders, and long-term oriented investors," said Byron Trott, Chairman and Co-Chief Executive Officer of BDT & MSD Partners. "She will be an exceptional addition to our BDT & MSD team and the business we are building together."
Powell McCormick initially joined Goldman Sachs in 2007, and from 2007 to 2017 she served as Head of the firm's Impact Investing Business and served in various roles during that period, including Head of the Urban Investment Group, President of the Goldman Sachs Foundation, and President of Goldman Sachs Gives. She led the development of Goldman Sachs' inclusive growth initiatives, including 10,000 Women, 10,000 Small Businesses, and One Million Black Women — programs that have positively impacted the lives of tens of thousands of female entrepreneurs and small business owners around the world.
Earlier in her career, Powell McCormick served in the U.S. government for more than a dozen years, including as Assistant to the President for Presidential Personnel and Senior White House Advisor, as well as Assistant Secretary of State and Undersecretary for Public Affairs and Public Diplomacy. In 2017, she served as Deputy National Security Advisor.
She is currently Chairman of the Robin Hood Foundation Board, Trustee of the National Geographic Society Board, Trustee of the Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts, Member of the Board of Mount Sinai Hospital, and a Member of the Board of the Atlantic Council. Additionally, she is a member of the Advisory Council of the Harvard Kennedy School Center for Public Leadership and the Stanford University Freeman Spogli School.
BDT & MSD Partners is a merchant bank with an advisory and investment platform built to serve the distinct needs of business owners and strategic, long-term investors. The firm is distinguished by its decades of experience advising at the intersection of founders, families, and businesses, as well as by its differentiated capital base and culture of aligned investing. Since 2010, the firm's affiliated funds have deployed more than $50 billion across their investment strategies.
BDT & MSD Partners was established in 2023 through the combination of BDT & Company, the merchant bank to the closely held, founded in 2009 by Byron Trott, and MSD Partners, a premier investment firm that since 2009 has invested on behalf of Dell Technologies Founder Michael Dell and his family, and other like-minded investors. For more information, visit www.bdtmsd.com.
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All five of the Philadelphia Zoo’s meerkats have died from a mystery toxin
Nkosi, Lula, Nya, Kgala, and Ari, the meerkats at the Philadelphia Zoo, all died this month. The killer: a mystery toxin.
All five meerkats at The Philadelphia Zoo have died this month after an apparently accidental poisoning that is under investigation by both zoo officials and animal welfare groups.
Rachel Metz, the zoo’s vice president of animal well-being, said necropsy results were still pending. But zookeepers suspect the poisoning was linked to the dye used to differentiate the near-identical meerkats. Zoo management has launched a probe alongside the Association of Zoos and Aquariums and the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
“Something different happened and we don’t know what that is,” Metz said. “We’ve started our initial fact-finding and are talking about everything that happened, step by step.”
Gregarious and weasel-like, meerkats are known for their playfulness as well as for their communal living style. They burrow for shelter in mobs of dozens. They communicate with purring sounds. They love crickets, beetles, and hard-boiled eggs.
The five meerkats — named Nkosi, Lula, Nya, Kgala, and Ari — had called the zoo home since February 2013, delighting guests for years as they skittered throughout a maze of caged trails that ran throughout the zoo. In videos, they pal around like close friends.
So close, in fact, it’s hard to tell them apart.
Animal activity logs obtained by The Inquirer show that the mob of meerkats were playfully foraging for worms inside Wiffle balls under zookeeper supervision on May 31. The next morning, about half an hour after having their dye re-marked for identification purposes, Nkosi was found dead.
Minutes later, the others started showing signs of acute illness, regurgitating food and vomiting black matter.
Veterinary staff intervened immediately to anesthetize the other four and pump their stomachs. Lula, Nya and Kgala died within 36 hours. The last surviving meerkat, a male named Ari, remained under medical supervision for over a week. He died Monday night, Metz confirmed.
Metz said the zoo has been using an animal-marking dye known as Nyanzol-D for more than three decades without incident.
That dye appears to have been linked to other small mammal deaths in recent years. Seven infant monkeys died at a University of California primate research laboratory in 2018 after their mothers were marked with a dye and orally transferred it to their offspring, according to the Guardian. The dye was later reported to be Nyanzol-D.
A Philadelphia zookeeper familiar with the situation said meerkats were typically separated during the dye-marking process to ensure they did not lick the dye off each other’s fur coats before it had dried. The zookeeper asked not to be named in order to speak freely.
Activity logs obtained by The Inquirer do not reflect that the animals were separated during the June 1 marking process.
Metz said separating the meerkats wasn’t necessary: “Historically we have not had to do that.”
The unnamed zookeeper contended that high staff turnover and rushed training for new zookeepers contributed to the deaths. Metz acknowledged the turnover. She said all training and animal care protocols are now under review.
“We are absolutely reexamining training policies and looking at standards and if there need to be adjustments,” she said.
Metz said management had made therapists available to zookeeper staff, who had been devastated by the deaths — the first accidental fatalities at the zoo in recent memory.
“Animals die of old age or cancer or disease, but the hardest is when you don’t know,” Metz said. “We spend more time with the animals here at the zoo than we do with our families or pets at home.” | https://www.inquirer.com/news/meerkats-philadelphia-zoo-death-toxins-20230613.html | 2023-06-13 20:39:52 | 1 | https://www.inquirer.com/news/meerkats-philadelphia-zoo-death-toxins-20230613.html |
Dr. Jamal Bryant, Partners Mark 'Road to One Million' with Documentary Premiere, Onsite Celebration
STONECREST, Ga., Oct. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- After two and a half years of providing free meals and resources to families since the start of the pandemic, New Birth Missionary Baptist Church will reach a sobering milestone of serving its millionth person on Oct. 15, at 9:30 a.m. The food distribution event, led by The King's Table food ministry, will take place on New Birth's campus located at 6400 Woodrow Rd., in Stonecrest.
"The persistent truth is that mounting food insecurity for families and seniors continue to be a solemn reality as our global markets continue to sputter, rising inflation rates challenge our checkbooks and the looming threat of a recession constricts our economic outlook," said New Birth Senior Pastor Dr. Jamal Bryant. "However, the power of people when we come together can truly move mountains. As we welcome our one millionth person to our campus on Oct. 15, we really share the joy of giving with nearly 100 local, national and global partners who have made this moment possible and have remained committed to being the best example of humanity in the time of crisis."
In March 2020, New Birth launched The King's Table food pantry — initially serving 300 families each month. Within a week after global health organizations declared the COVID-19 outreach a pandemic, The King's Table hosted weekly food distributions drawing thousands of cars each Saturday.
Addressing food insecurities and the growing needs of families were more extensive than the direct reach of The King's Table and New Birth. Dr. Bryant quickly expanded efforts by collaborating with more than 100 faith-based organizations from Georgia, Alabama, Tennessee, North Carolina and South Carolina.
"Thanks to the generosity of our partners, we were able to mobilize a network of community-based organizations to ensure the reach of The King's Table was never limited to families in our immediate radius," said New Birth's Outreach Pastor Carla Stokes. "What people have witnessed of The King's Table over these last few years really has focused on our Saturday outreach but we work throughout the week to ensure our regional partners can mirror our outreach efforts in their respective locations and have the resources to help curb hunger in their community."
Partnership has propelled The King's Table during the height of the pandemic with collaborations including DeKalb County Government, Stonecrest Cares, Slutty Vegan, PETA, JD's Vegan Ice Cream, Steve and Marjorie Harvey Foundation, Amy Witherite (1-800-TruckWreck), Publix, Sysco, Cigna, Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield, Lowe's, Pepsico, Hormel, Tyson Foods and more.
Prior to New Birth and The King's Table officially reaching the milestone of serving one million people since the pandemic, the ministries will screen the documentary Road to One Million that chronicles the work to serve throughout the global health crisis, the people who serve year-long and the families who have benefited from the support found through this effort. The invite-only screening is scheduled on Oct. 12, begins at 7 p.m. at the Midtown Art Cinema, located at 931 Monroe Dr., NE in Atlanta.
New Birth and The King's Table will stream the Road to One Million documentary on Oct. 17, at 7:30 p.m. live on the church's YouTube and Facebook pages.
Media interested in covering this event or scheduling an interview with Dr. Jamal Bryant should contact Erik Burton at 770-294-8475 or via email at profilepr@gmail.com.
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ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Paul Arriola scored two goals to propel FC Dallas to a 3-1 victory over Orlando City SC on Saturday.
Ercan Kara staked Orlando City (6-5-3) to a 1-0 lead in the fourth minute of first-half stoppage time.
Both of Arriola’s goals for Dallas (7-3-4) came in the second half. Franco Jara picked up an assist on Arriola's score in the 67th minute that knotted the score. Jesus Ferreira had assists on Jara's go-ahead goal in the 70th minute and Arriola's netter in the 84th.
Dallas outshot Orlando City 9-5 with a 6-3 edge in shots on goal.
Maarten Paes had two saves for Dallas, while Pedro Gallese saved three for Orlando (6-5-3).
Oakland’s Lisa Scimens and John Moss set off on their postponed 30th anniversary trip to Europe on May 8, but now they are stuck in Berlin quarantining with COVID. | https://www.sfchronicle.com/sports/article/Arriola-scores-twice-to-lead-FC-Dallas-past-17206059.php | 2022-05-29 03:09:09 | 0 | https://www.sfchronicle.com/sports/article/Arriola-scores-twice-to-lead-FC-Dallas-past-17206059.php |
Winning Tough Trivia is easier when you listen mornings between 6:40 & 6:50. That’s when Sean Copeland gives you the correct answer to each day’s question. Select the correct answer below and you’ll be entered into today’s drawing for…
This week listeners will have the opportunity to win a Indy Fuel 4-pack for their game on Friday, January 20, 2023 against the Cincinnati Cyclones. Also it will be DO317 Night!
The average worker uses 11 of these in their workday. What are they?
A – Platforms (email, messaging, project mgt software, etc)
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Arizona couple who sold cheap gas during the summer now offering free rides to senior citizens in need
PHOENIX - A gas station in the Phoenix area that is known for selling cheap gas is now giving seniors a break by offering them free rides to get important supplies.
The service can be used by anyone over 60 who lives within a 10-mile radius of Jaswinder Singh and Ramandeep Kaur's store, and the they will drive those who use the service to the airport, bank or pharmacy if they need a ride, for no charge.
Singh and his wife Kaur know there are a lot of charities out there, but they couldn’t find one offering free rides to local seniors in need.
As a result, they started CK Community Services. "CK" stands for "Chardi Kala" in Punjabi, which means "Positive Attitude."
"Especially our elderly people, they really need help," said Kaur. "They’re alone, they need help."
"Sometimes, they tell us they don’t have rides, but they still come here to appreciate what we are doing. So that’s what we are thinking, so we can help them in a different way," said Singh.
Both Singh and Kaur are from India, and they say service to humanity is a pillar of their Sikh religious faith.
"A lot of people are doing food, a lot of people are doing clothing," said Singh. "I did gas, and now I'm starting this project."
The couple are asking for donations to buy more cars, and for other volunteers to help drive the seniors.
"If we help each other, then we make the whole world better," said Singh. | https://www.fox10phoenix.com/news/arizona-couple-who-sold-cheap-gas-during-the-summer-now-offering-free-rides-to-senior-citizens-in-need | 2022-09-26 05:48:44 | 1 | https://www.fox10phoenix.com/news/arizona-couple-who-sold-cheap-gas-during-the-summer-now-offering-free-rides-to-senior-citizens-in-need |
PITTSBURGH, Sept. 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- "I needed a safe and convenient way to remove cobwebs and dust from walls, ceilings and other high areas," said an inventor, from Houghton Lake, Mich., "so I invented the COBWEB CLEANER. My design would eliminate the need to reach, strain or stand on a step stool."
The invention provides an effective means of removing cobwebs and dust from hard-to-reach areas while leaving a fresh smelling scent. In doing so, it offers an efficient alternative to manual cleaning tools and methods. As a result, it saves time and effort and it can be used to safely clean high ceilings, walls, corners, etc. Additional features would provide added safety for users around the house in case of an emergency. The invention features a practical and user-friendly design that is easy to use so it is ideal for households. Additionally, it can be produced in various sizes.
The original design was submitted to the National sales office of InventHelp. It is currently available for licensing or sale to manufacturers or marketers. For more information, write Dept. 20-MHO-139, 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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As the Big Ten gets ready to increase the number of November night games for football this year, some of the conference’s biggest schools are scratching their heads.
And Michigan is reportedly one of them.
According to ESPN’s Pete Thamel, citing multiple sources around the Big Ten, “there’s been pushback from a number of schools, including Michigan, Ohio State and Penn State, to play those late-November night games under the new contract.”
The confusion stems from the Big Ten’s new, recently negotiated seven-year, $7 billion media rights deal that includes FOX, CBS and NBC. According to Thamel, new conference commissioner Tony Petitti has been left to finalize the individual contracts drawn up by Kevin Warren, the former commissioner who has since departed to become president and CEO of the NFL’s Chicago Bears.
“Athletic departments and coaches around the Big Ten say they were surprised November night games would be part of the deal,” Thamel writes as part of the long, detailed report fo ESPN.com. “They weren’t asked for permission to play them prior to the deal or informed of the change ahead of the deal, according to sources.”
Michigan athletic director Warde Manuel told ESPN: “NBC was surprised, and I was surprised. We had not discussed, and I had not discussed with anyone in the league to change the tolerances we had agreed upon years ago.”
More: Kickoff time, TV set for Michigan-Ohio State football game
Those “tolerances” Manuel was speaking of, was an agreement in full not to play football games at night beyond Week 10 of the regular season, which typically fell on the first weekend in November. There are schools like Michigan who prefer to play afternoon games, and the idea of playing on a cold, blustery night in mid-to-late November doesn’t sound appealing for anyone involved.
But part of the NBC agreement is weekly night games, including on weekends in mid-to-late November. The Michigan State-Ohio State game set for Nov. 11 has already been announced as a 7:30 p.m. ET kickoff, a concession on behalf of both schools to help accommodate the potential for tens of millions in lost revenue as the two sides negotiate.
In fact, according to Thamel, Big Ten schools are looking at more than $70 million in disappearing revenue from the TV contract situation. The league will have to pay FOX back nearly $40 million after Warren promised NBC the Big Ten title game in 2026.
Turns out, it is the FOX-owned Big Ten Network that holds all conference media rights for the foreseeable future, not the Big Ten, requiring a sub-license agreement with the other networks. It’s also caused confusion and the current mess the conference finds itself in.
Additionally, FOX is owed another $25 million for lost game inventory from the pandemic-shortened season in 2020.
“That leaves Petitti to figure out how to uphold a deal for hundreds of millions of dollars for primetime games without cooperation from some of the league’s marquee teams for part of the regular season’s most important month,” Thamel writes. | https://www.mlive.com/wolverines/2023/05/espn-report-michigan-pushes-back-on-big-tens-plan-for-november-night-games.html | 2023-05-22 13:00:19 | 1 | https://www.mlive.com/wolverines/2023/05/espn-report-michigan-pushes-back-on-big-tens-plan-for-november-night-games.html |
NEW YORK — When former President Donald Trump appears in federal court Tuesday, he will be joined at the defense table by a man well-practiced in standing by his side: his valet turned alleged co-conspirator, Walt Nauta.
Nauta, a Navy veteran who fetched Trump’s Diet Cokes as his valet at the White House before joining him as a personal aide at Mar-a-Lago, now finds himself in legal jeopardy alongside the former president. He is accused of moving boxes from the White House at Trump’s direction and then lying about it to investigators.
Nauta is the latest in a series of Trump loyalists to face potential jail time after his work for the former president. Michael Cohen, Trump’s longtime fixer and attorney, spent more than 13 months in prison over payouts he helped arrange during the 2016 presidential race to keep women from going public about alleged sexual encounters with Trump. Allen Weisselberg, the former chief financial officer at the Trump Organization, just finished serving three months at Rikers Island after pleading guilty to receiving $1.7 million in unreported job perks.
“Loyalty to Donald Trump is like First Avenue in Manhattan: one way. History has shown time and again that Donald cares for no one other than himself,” said Cohen, who has since turned on Trump and eventually tried to win leniency by cooperating with prosecutors.
Nauta, according to the indictment unsealed Friday, played a crucial role in the alleged scheme with Trump, who is charged with 37 counts of illegally hoarding classified documents and obstructing the government’s efforts to get them back.
The government alleges Nauta helped pack Trump's boxes before he left the White House and repeatedly moved them to various rooms at Mar-a-Lago in response to Trump's requests.
At one point, the indictment alleges, Nauta discovered several boxes had fallen over in the storage room, dumping their contents on the floor. Nauta snapped and shared photographs of the scene, which included a document with a visible marking warning it was restricted to only the Five Eyes intelligence alliance of the U.S., U.K., Australia, Canada and New Zealand.
Nauta was key to Trump’s investigation early on, with FBI agents grilling him about the movement of boxes inside Mar-a-Lago weeks before serving their search warrant at the property. Like other witnesses close to Trump, though, his answers to law enforcement put him in legal jeopardy.
Although prosecutors say Nauta moved boxes of documents to Trump’s residence for his review at his direction, he lied to agents by saying he wasn’t aware of that happening, according to the indictment. And when agents asked if he knew where on the property the boxes had been stored, he said, “I wish, I wish I could tell you. I don’t know. I don’t — I honestly just don’t know.”
Nauta’s attorney, Stanley Woodward, declined to answer questions about the charges or any efforts to get his client to turn on the former president, but confirmed the two would appear together.
Nauta faces six federal charges, including conspiracy to obstruct justice, corruptly concealing a document or record and making false statements. His inclusion in the indictment was met by protest from Trump, who praised Nauta as “a wonderful man" who had ”done a fantastic job!"
“They are trying to destroy his life, like the lives of so many others, hoping that he will say bad things about ‘Trump.’ He is strong, brave, and a Great Patriot. The FBI and DOJ are CORRUPT!” he wrote.
Ty Cobb, the former White House attorney who served as Trump’s lawyer during the Russia investigation, said he felt sorry for Nauta, whom he described as a dutiful worker who “nods and then does what he’s been told to do.”
“I think Walt is easy prey for the president because this is a dedicated patriot,” he said. “The proudest moment he ever had was being named valet to the president and sadly the president he got named valet for was Trump.”
Cobb recalled Nauta stopping by his home, checking in on him and fetching him club soda when he was working late. He said he remembered how Nauta noticed — after dozens of uneaten hamburgers — that Cobb didn’t eat meat and quietly began substituting salmon for his lunches.
“I think it's really sad that people were not able to convince him of his misplaced loyalty," Cobb said of Nauta's decision not to cooperate with prosecutors. “He should be a witness. He shouldn’t be a defendant. But you can only dangle that opportunity for so long before you have to shoot. So I think it's tragic.”
John Dean, the White House counsel who testified against former President Richard Nixon over Watergate and later served four months for obstructing justice, said that he would advise Nauta to turn against Trump.
“He could strike a good deal and help put it away for the government," he said on CNN.
As for Cohen, he gave grand jury testimony over the hush money payments that led to the first-ever criminal charges against a former president. Trump was indicted in March in New York on 34 counts of falsifying business records in connection to the payouts to the women who alleged sexual encounters with him. Trump has denied the allegations and any criminal wrongdoing.
Weisselberg, who testified against the Trump Organization at his trial, said on the witness stand that neither Trump nor his family knew about the tax scheme. Prosecutors maintained Trump “knew exactly what was going on.”
Cohen said Nauta should learn from his own experience that devotion to Trump isn't worth the consequences.
“I predict Walt will suffer the exact same outcome as the rest of us who have all been thrown under the bus for the benefit of Donald J. Trump,” Cohen said, describing “just another Trump acolyte whose life has been turned completely upside down for his misguided loyalty to a man who didn’t deserve it.”
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Arkansas Governor, Local Officials Join Hostess Executives to Celebrate Milestone
ARKADELPHIA, Ark., Sept. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Hostess Brands, Inc. (NASDAQ: TWNK), together with Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson and other state and local government officials, today unveiled the signage at its upcoming bakery and celebrated the innovation, economic investment and job creation it will bring to Central Arkansas.
"As Hostess Brands continues to focus on building a socially responsible, modern, snacking powerhouse, we are excited to reach another milestone in our journey to bring a sustainability-first bakery to the Arkadelphia community," said Andy Callahan, president and chief executive officer of Hostess Brands. "Unveiling the Hostess Brands' sign at this once-idle facility is tangible evidence of our commitment to deliver on our sustainability priorities, while also meeting the growing demand among consumers for our iconic and innovative snacks. We thank Arkansas Gov. Hutchinson, state and local officials and the Arkadelphia business community for partnering with us to make this new bakery a reality."
The company's bakery expansion is a key indicator of its continued growth in recent years. With the opening of the Arkadelphia facility, Hostess Brands will increase its bakery capacity on its Donettes® and cake platforms by approximately 20 percent, to meet increasing consumer demand for its sweet snacks.
"I am proud to see Hostess, a beloved household name, expanding its roots into Arkadelphia," Governor Hutchinson said, "Arkansas welcomes a new investment partner that will bring its sustainability-first policies to a business community ripe for growth."
"Clark County is thrilled to have been selected as the site for a new, state of the art bakery to be built by Hostess," added Kevin Jester, chairman of the Economic Development Corporation of Clark County. "Our Economic Development team worked hard to show Hostess that we had all the necessary components here for them to be successful. By choosing our site, Hostess is demonstrating their belief that Clark County is a place where businesses can thrive. We are excited to be a part of the growth and future success of such a community minded company."
Hostess is investing $120 million to $140 million to convert the closed, Arkadelphia factory into a 330,000-square-foot bakery, which is expected to be operational in the second half of 2023 and bring at least 150 new jobs to the Arkadelphia community over the next three years.
Hostess Brands, Inc. (NASDAQ: TWNK) is a snacking powerhouse with a portfolio of iconic brands and a mission to inspire moments of joy by putting our heart into everything we do. Hostess Brands is proud to make America's No. 1 cupcake, mini donut and sugar-free cookie brands. With sales exceeding $1.1 billion and employing approximately 2,600 dedicated team members, Hostess Brands produces new and classic snacks, including Hostess® Donettes®, Twinkies®, CupCakes, Ding Dongs® and Zingers®, as well as a variety of Voortman® cookies and wafers. For more information about Hostess Brands, please visit hostessbrands.com.
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ANAHEIM, Calif. (NewsNation) — While vacation rental platforms have strict policies against hosts using hidden cameras on their rental property, that hasn’t stopped some people from secretly planting them.
According to a 2019 survey by the real estate investment company IPX1031, 58% of people worry about a hidden camera inside their vacation rental.
A July 2021 case involved guests staying at a Texas ranch when they discovered hidden cameras in the master bedroom and reported the incident to the Kendall County Sheriff’s Office.
A. Jay Allee, the ranch Airbnb host, was arrested in November 2021 and faces charges for allegedly filming the couple using a camera disguised as a power adapter. Investigators uncovered more than 2,000 images from the ranch owner, the sheriff’s office said.
Within the same week in early July, two other lawsuits were filed on behalf of former guests of the ranch — both against the short-term rental platform Vrbo and its parent company Homeaway, The Real Deal reported.
If you don’t know what to look for, they might catch you off-guard. Hidden cameras can range from compact to practically invisible to the naked eye. Tiny cameras can be hidden in everyday objects like pens, phone chargers and water bottles.
NewsNation placed nine hidden cameras inside a rental property and invited two couples for a tour. The couples knew it was for a NewsNation story and were told to check out the property as a prospective renter. NewsNation wanted to see if the couples could spot the cameras. Watch the full video in the player above to see if the couples could spot the nine hidden cameras.
So, how can you spot hidden cameras on your next vacation? Experts shared these methods:
1. Buy a spy camera detector
Camera detectors can scan for radio frequencies connected to hidden cameras. They make loud beeping noises when it picks up frequencies of hidden units transmitting video. Some also shine a bright, red light to reveal hidden lenses; hidden cameras reflect their own piercing dot.
These can be purchased online from websites such as Amazon or a local security camera shop.
2. Look at the Wi-Fi network
Hidden cameras need to connect to a Wi-Fi network to be viewed remotely. Experts suggest checking your local Wi-Fi networks of new locations for unsecured devices.
Those hidden cameras might use a seperate Wi-Fi network to stream live video footage. However, using a Wi-Fi scanning app, such as Fing, can help detect how many networks are in a residence. Apps like WiGLE can be used to find devices that are “broadcasting some sort of Bluetooth and Wi-Fi network name.”
Airbnb hosts are allowed to have cameras in their houses, but they must inform guests, and the cameras can not be placed in private spaces such as bedrooms and bathrooms.
VRBO allows for cameras and other surveillance devices only outside a property. The one exception is smart devices that cannot be activated remotely. Guests must be informed and given the option to deactivate them. | https://fox59.com/news/national-world/hidden-cameras-in-texas-ranch-spark-airbnb-vrbo-lawsuits/ | 2022-10-03 21:25:59 | 1 | https://fox59.com/news/national-world/hidden-cameras-in-texas-ranch-spark-airbnb-vrbo-lawsuits/ |
TOKYO (AP) — Japan’s former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe was in heart failure after apparently being shot during a campaign speech Friday in western Japan, NHK public television said Friday.
The broadcaster aired footage showing Abe collapsed on the street, with several security guards running toward him. Abe was holding his chest when he collapsed, with his shirt smeared with blood. NHK says Abe was rushed to a hospital.
Abe was in Nara campaigning ahead of Sunday’s election for the parliament's upper house and was giving a speech when people heard a gunshot.
Police arrested a male suspect at the scene on suspicion of attempted murder, NHK said.
The attack was a shock in a country that's one of the world’s safest and with some of the strictest gun control laws anywhere.
The term heart failure means the heart cannot sufficiently pump blood and supply necessary oxygen to the rest of the body. In Japan, officials sometimes use the term to describe situations where victims are no longer alive but before a formal declaration of death has been made.
It was not immediately clear how serious Abe’s injuries were or if he was still displaying vital signs.
Abe stepped down in 2020 because he said a chronic health problem has resurfaced. Abe has had ulcerative colitis since he was a teenager and has said the condition was controlled with treatment.
He told reporters at the time that it was “gut wrenching” to leave many of his goals unfinished. He spoke of his failure to resolve the issue of Japanese abducted years ago by North Korea, a territorial dispute with Russia and a revision of Japan’s war-renouncing constitution.
That last goal was a big reason he was such a divisive figure.
His ultra-nationalism riled the Koreas and China, and his push to normalize Japan's defense posture angered many Japanese. Abe failed to achieve his cherished goal of formally rewriting the U.S.-drafted pacifist constitution because of poor public support.
Supporters of Abe said that his legacy was a stronger U.S.-Japan relationship that was meant to bolster Japan’s defense capability. But Abe made enemies too by forcing his defense goals and other contentious issues through parliament, despite strong public opposition.
Abe is a political blue blood who was groomed to follow in the footsteps of his grandfather, former Prime Minister Nobusuke Kishi. His political rhetoric often focused on making Japan a “normal” and “beautiful” nation with a stronger military and bigger role in international affairs.
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Much like the rest of Oregon, Asante and Providence tell me they are struggling to keep up with the influx of patients.
“We’re seeing wait times like we’ve never seen before. People are sitting in our waiting room for 6, 7, 8 hours at a time,” Providence chief nursing officer Kate Kitchell said.
Providence and Asante in Medford are seeing a surge in flu cases, more COVID-19 hospitalizations and people with RSV, wreaking havoc on the local healthcare systems.
Last week, the Oregon Health Authority said hospitals statewide were dealing with these effects.
Now, both systems are acknowledging, its the same here at home.
“We have a full house, we’re at capacity at our hospital,” Kitchell said. “So patients who would traditionally be seen in our ED and then admitted to one our nursing units is sitting in our emergency department for days at a time.”
Asante said they’re experiencing much of the same.
“We have been struggling to be frank,” Asante chief nursing officer Amanda Kotler said. “Much of our capacity constraints are still related to our inability to discharge our patients to long term or sub acute care which causes inefficiency or log jams our systems.”
Because both hospitals are at capacity most days, they’re having to transport patients out of state.
“Those situations where we may transfer to Asante historically, they don’t have beds or capacity,” Kitchell said. “So we’re having to manage that care at our hospital or transfer patients to Portland, Washington, California, as far over as Idaho, Colorado.”
According to Asante and Providence, they’re even seeing hospitalizations equal to or worse than during the peak of the pandemic.
Even if the hospital isn’t at full capacity that day, the biggest problem they are facing is the lack of staffing.
Providence said some workers are exhausted with the grueling schedule or are getting sick themselves, having to call out for days at a time.
“The other issue is that we may have an open bed, but do we have a nurse, a doctor, a respiratory therapist to provide care for that patient,” Kitchell said.
A partnership between both Asante and Providence in conjunction with Jackson and Josephine County public health was created to help relieve the current strain on the healthcare system.
The collaboration includes opening a testing site for those with covid-19 and the flu.
Asante said it’s important to work together right now.
“I think it starts with us all being in the room together,” Kotler said. “Wanting to have the same mission and vision and care for our community. I think because of the high volume of high volume of patients requiring emergency services at this time we also really think it’s important to have shared messaging.”
Providence said a staffing crisis standards of care was declared.
Meaning, they will be allocated more resources to bring in nurses, doctors and other specialists.
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- The companies will work together to drive adoption of open, interoperable standards in wireless charging for global electric vehicle (EV) infrastructure
- Siemens makes strategic investment in WiTricity and licenses their technology for future wireless EV charging products
WATERTOWN, Mass., June 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Siemens invests $25 million and acquires a minority stake in U.S.-based WiTricity, a wireless charging technology company. Siemens and WiTricity will work together to drive innovation in the emerging market for wireless EV charging. This market is expected to reach $2 billion by 2028 in Europe and North America alone, according to Siemens' calculations. The two companies seek to bridge the gaps in the global standardization of wireless charging for electric passenger and light duty commercial vehicles, to enable interoperability between vehicles and infrastructure, as well as support market penetration. In addition, both parties will collaborate to advance the technical development of wireless charging systems.
"Combining Siemens' global footprint and EV charging portfolio with WiTricity's innovative technology is the first step towards elevating our offering in the wireless charging space. This will speed up deployment of wireless charging technology, support standardization, and advance public charging infrastructure with interoperable solutions for drivers' convenience," said Markus Mildner, CEO of Siemens eMobility.
Siemens will also become a technology license partner, benefitting from WiTricity's deep know-how and decade-long collaboration with global automotive OEMs to develop proven, field-tested, interoperable wireless charging solutions.
A charging pad mounted on or in the ground exchanges power with a receiving coil attached on the underside of the EV. There are no moving parts or physical connectors. Instead, a magnetic field transfers energy between the charging pad and the vehicle coil when the vehicle is over the charging pad. The system uses resonant induction between the charger and receiver in order to provide high efficiency at a variety of ground clearances, from low-slung sports cars to SUVs.
The ultimate goal of the collaboration is to accelerate the maturing of wireless charging technologies together with OEMs and infrastructure partners to simultaneously ensure their cost-effective availability worldwide. A recent survey of more than 1,000 current and future EV owners interested in purchasing an EV in the next two years indicated that wireless charging was one of the highest-rated add- ons and a more preferred option to other amenities, including park-assist, performance, or premium audio packages.
"Wireless charging enables a driver to just park and walk away, returning to a charged vehicle. Wireless charging makes EVs more appealing for individual owners and more cost-effective for commercial operators. We are excited to partner with a leader like Siemens to help drive this new world of compelling solutions," said Alex Gruzen, CEO of WiTricity. "Siemens and WiTricity share the goal of improving EV ownership and fleet management with the matchless simplicity and reliability of wireless charging".
For autonomous vehicles to fulfill their promise key friction points will need to be removed, such as charging, which today still requires human intervention. Wireless power transfer will be the key technology to enable contactless automatic charging with least maintenance requirements and pave the way to an all-electric, fully autonomous mobility future.
This press release and a press picture is available at https://sie.ag/3xzfdOz
For further information on Siemens emobility, please see
https://new.siemens.com/global/en/products/energy/medium-voltage/solutions/emobility.html
About WiTricity
WiTricity is the trailblazer in wireless charging for electric vehicles, leading the development and implementation of magnetic resonance technology across passenger and commercial vehicles alike. The company's technology is backed by an extensive patent portfolio and is the foundation for ratified global EV wireless charging standards including SAE, ISO, and GB. Automakers and Tier 1 suppliers turn to WiTricity to help accelerate the adoption of EVs by eliminating the hassle of plug-in charging, setting the stage for future autonomy.
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UPDATE: This event has been cancelled.
HOOD RIVER — The History Museum of Hood River County continues its Hidden History lecture series on Wednesday, May 17 from 7-8 p.m.
As part of its current exhibition, “Not Just A Footnote,” Executive Director Anna Goodwin will take a closer look into Ella Mae Davidson’s photography and her life in Hood River.
The Hidden History lecture series “delves into the less obvious aspects of historical topics, investigate unexpected stories, and discover the myriad ways that we can learn about the past,” said a museum press release.
The presentation is free; a $10 donation is appreciated.
The museum is located at 300 E Port Marina Drive in Hood River (it’s the bright yellow building). For more info, call 541-386-6772 or email info@hoodriverhistorymuseum.org.
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DoorDash cuts 1,250 jobs after pandemic hiring surge
DoorDash is eliminating about 1,250 corporate jobs, or about 6% of its workforce, saying it hired too many people when delivery demand surged during the COVID-19 pandemic.
CEO Tony Xu said in a message to employees Wednesday that DoorDash was undersized before the pandemic and sped up hiring to catch up with its growth.
“Most of our investments are paying off, and while we’ve always been disciplined in how we have managed our business and operational metrics, we were not as rigorous as we should have been in managing our team growth,” Xu wrote. “That’s on me. As a result, operating expenses grew quickly.”
The company is seeking to lower its operating costs, Xu said, but it was unable to bring spending in line without job cuts.
“This hard reality ultimately led me to make this painful decision to reduce our team size,” Xu said.
DoorDash and other start-up delivery services posted record revenue during the pandemic with millions sheltering at home. Profits are another story, however.
DoorDash said early this month that revenue rose 33% to $1.7 billion in the third quarter, but costs also ballooned and it almost tripled its losses from $101 million during the same period last year, to $296 million in 2022.
“Put in simple terms, the business is now losing around 70 cents for each order it fulfills. This is a sharp increase in the 41 cents it was losing at the start of this fiscal year,” said Neil Saunders, managing director of GlobalData. “All the metrics are pointing in the wrong direction.”
Impacted employees will receive 17 weeks of compensation and their February 2023 stock vest. All health benefits will continue through March 31, 2023.
DoorDash is among several companies to announce job cuts recently. Others include Twitter, Amazon, Facebook parent company Meta and H&M.
Shares of DoorDash Inc. rose almost 5% Wednesday.
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By the end of November, just about everything surrounding the Chicago Bears football team was undeniably ablaze. That extended window the Bears thought they had to compete for a Super Bowl crown? Incinerated.
The belief in the leadership of coach Matt Nagy and general manager Ryan Pace? That had become a massive pile of ash.
The crucial rookie-year development of franchise quarterback Justin Fields was quickly melting too.
When Thanksgiving week arrived in 2021, the Bears were a month removed from their previous victory and stuck in a five-game skid that was threatening the prior season’s depressing six-game slide.
A deafening “Fire Nagy” chorus had spread well beyond Soldier Field, offering a reliable forecast of the coach’s eventual fate.
Pace’s future at the top of the front office was disintegrating just as quickly. And some of the internal clumsiness and dysfunction at Halas Hall left many in NFL circles scratching their heads with bewilderment. The Bears had lost their way. Again.
Across Chicago, though, there was an understanding that the origin-and-cause investigation probably wouldn’t take long. Ten months earlier, the fire already was in plain sight.
The 2020 Bears, in what seemed to be set up as a prove-it-or-else season, awkwardly kicked over the lantern in the barn.
They lost seven of their final 10 regular-season games, faceplanted in a lopsided playoff loss to the Saints in New Orleans and publicly confirmed that Mitch Trubisky, drafted No. 2 overall in 2017, was not the long-term answer at the sport’s most important position.
That was the team’s sequel to a colossally disappointing 8-8 run in 2019.
The crackle of the blaze and the uncomfortable heat emanating became obvious. Yet rather than search for a fire extinguisher or even grab a bucket of water, the leaders at the top of the organization — namely Chairman George McCaskey and President and CEO Ted Phillips — decided to run it back with startling certitude.
One more go, they collectively reasoned. Nagy and Pace had earned the trust to take one more big swing.
“This is a people business,” Phillips said on Jan. 13, 2021. “And when we step back and we’ve taken a look at what are the qualities of a successful (NFL) general manager and head coach, we feel Ryan and Matt check a lot of those boxes.”
Then he went one step further, exalting the united culture of a team that had spent the previous two seasons losing more often than they won at a time when the Bears believed they would be making a run at a Lombardi Trophy.
“Have we gotten the quarterback situation completely right? No,” Phillips admitted. “Have we won enough games? No. Everything else is there.”
Whoa.
Every true Bears fan remembers that bold proclamation and the spreading fire that went uncontained. That recollection now is accompanied by an understanding that it’s from within the resulting rubble that new general manager Ryan Poles and coach Matt Eberflus are digging out. The Bears are headed into a patience-testing rebuilding season with an eye first on simply resetting a foundation.
Is that really a circumstance to just steer around with an “Oh, well” indifference?
Through that lens, it’s impossible to absolve Phillips of accountability for the failures of those he helped hire, supervise and keep around as the Bears team president and CEO over 24 seasons, a run that will culminate in February.
Phillips, 65, announced Friday that he will retire after the season, ushering in another landmark moment of change for the Bears and perhaps offering new hope that the next team president/set of leaders can develop a sharper understanding of what it takes to win consistently at a high level.
Regardless, a page soon will be turned.
Track record
Have we gotten the quarterback situation completely right? No. Have we won enough games? No. Everything else is there.
That quote will forever be tied to Phillips — and justifiably so — submitted as evidence of how the Bears’ top leaders struggle to set proper targets and goals and too frequently shrugs past landmark letdowns.
In announcing his retirement to The Athletic, Phillips at least acknowledged that the Bears’ inability to win regularly over the last two-plus decades has been “my biggest disappointment.”
Understandably so.
In the most cutthroat sports league on the planet, the Bears have failed to truly grasp how laser-focused, persistent and meticulous the entire operation has to be to even open a door for potential sustained success.
With Phillips the president’s post since 1999, the Bears have had more seasons end with last-place finishes (eight) than with a playoff appearance (six).
The team has only three postseason victories during that span and a truly mediocre 177-192 regular-season record.
At no point have the Bears enjoyed a sustained run of success. They have posted consecutive winning seasons only once — in 2005 and 2006, with that latter season producing a Super Bowl appearance. But that brief high has been followed by 15 seasons (and counting) of extended mediocrity plus a half-dozen GM-coach combinations, including the current Poles-Eberflus union.
Phillips was instrumental in the hiring of the last four general managers — Jerry Angelo, Phil Emery, Pace and Poles. And those GMs were responsible for hiring the last five coaches — Lovie Smith, Marc Trestman, John Fox, Nagy and Eberflus.
Generally managing
Still, while Phillips has admitted disappointment in that on-field record, he sseems to lack understanding on how he might have better contributed, believing instead that his ability to simply be a sounding board and resource for Bears general managers was a sufficient show of championship-level leadership.
“We have relied on our GMs to put the right structures in place and have the right evaluation processes in place,” Phillips told The Athletic. “The Achilles’ heel of the Bears for many decades has been to have the right quarterback in place who is not only talented but can lead and raise the talent level around him. In my opinion, having the head coach or general manager report differently would not have changed any of that.”
Just five years ago, however, with a top-five pick and an admitted obsession to find the Bears’ fate-changing quarterback, Pace — with Phillips as his direct supervisor — traded away a collection of draft picks to move up one slot and select Trubisky at No. 2 ahead of Patrick Mahomes and Deshaun Watson.
The Bears’ dysfunctional pre-draft quarterback search process later came to light, revealing, among other things, an astounding disconnect between Pace and then-coach John Fox and his offensive staff.
Perhaps Phillips could have identified that sooner and triggered a troubleshooting process. Perhaps he could have been a more engaged leader, helping provide guardrails on that high-stakes drive up a treacherous mountain.
That massive swing and miss ultimately resulted in a landmark error that has set the franchise back at least a half-decade.
It’s unclear whether Pace suffered any internal repercussions for his mistakes. It’s also hard to know how much deep reflection Phillips has given to that historic fumble.
At the end of the 2019 season, for what it’s worth, after Trubisky’s Year 3 struggles helped torpedo the Bears’ Super Bowl hopes — and while Mahomes was in the process of adding a Lombardi Trophy to his 2018 NFL MVP award — Phillips shrugged past that sliding-doors moment when asked if he truly felt the pain of Bears fans.
“We’re all fans,” he said. “We try not to get into that comparison game. We believe in Mitch. Patrick Mahomes is an anomaly. I mean, nobody expected that kind of performance, right? So as fans, we want the best for Mitch. And we have to get back on that championship path.”
Power points
Phillips still considers the tireless work he put into the renovated Soldier Field perhaps his greatest accomplishment in his current role. (That triggers a discussion for a different day.) And it will be fascinating in the coming years to see how the Bears handle their opportunity to build a stadium in Arlington Heights, a project that might never have become a possibility without Phillips’ interest and direction.
On the business side, the Bears franchise has been far more successful than it has been on the field. So Phillips has that on his resume. And he has received continued endorsements from the McCaskey family.
“Anything that he was ever asked to take care of, he came through and did it very well,” Virginia McCaskey said Friday the team’s statement. “We’ve been very blessed to have him.”
Added George McCaskey: “He is held in high regard by his peers around the league, and deservedly so. We are lucky to have had him here as long as we did.”
Still, the Bears, at last check, remain an NFL football team, annually announcing their plans to win championships and compete for Super Bowls but almost never succeeding. Thus the leaders in the top posts of the power structure certainly deserve scrutiny for their performance.
For years, McCaskey remained firm in his belief that the Bears’ chain of command worked properly, with the GM reporting to the team president and the president reporting to the chairman. But even Phillips began to seriously wonder if it was worth trying something different. Last year, with the private acknowledgment that the team wasn’t succeeding consistently enough, he began considering his exit from football operations and told confidants that the organization could benefit from having a leader with greater football acumen.
By the Bears’ end-of-season news conference in January, McCaskey accommodated Phillips’ request.
“He has persuaded me that with the pending acquisition of the Arlington Park property, and its evaluation as the possible future Bears stadium occupying much of his time and attention, the general manager should report to me,” McCaskey said.
Still, rather than create a post for a president of football operations, helping to remove some of the organization’s football blind spots and reduce the level of admitted football ignorance at the top, McCaskey instead chose to have his new GM report directly to him in a supervisor’s role he had little experience or comfort in.
“I don’t think there’s anything magical about a so-called football czar,” McCaskey said. “At some point, the football person, whether it’s the general manager or an executive vice president or a president of football operations, has to report to ownership.”
Phillips will soon step aside, leaving the Bears to redefine their leadership vision however they see fit.
When the team announced Phillips’ retirement plans Friday, the immediate response from fans was awkwardly but not surprisingly celebratory.
For many, it felt like a needed and overdue change.
At the very least, the development seemed to open an opportunity for the Bears to continue the organizational overhaul that has been occurring since January.
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