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Rival Teams The 2022 World Series Champion Houston Astros and The Texas Rangers Partner with The Players Alliance To Host An Equipment Donation and Equip The Future™ Clinic
Partnership with Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation To Auction 2020 World Series Championship Ring Donated by Cy Young Winner David Price
NEW YORK, April 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- In ongoing efforts to increase access and opportunities for Black communities in every aspect of the game of baseball, The Players Alliance (TPA) will partner with over 200 MLB players and coaches, including Mookie Betts, Byron Buxton, Patrick Corbin, JP Crawford, Lucas Giolito, Clayton Kershaw, Matt Olson, Dansby Swanson, Taijuan Walker, and Christian Yelich, in honor of Jackie Robinson Day on April 15, 2023. Players and coaches committed to making the game more affordable and accessible will be seen wearing TPA's 2023 Jackie Robinson t-shirt and black wristband showcasing the baseball legend's Nine Values: courage, determination, commitment, persistence, integrity, justice, teamwork, citizenship, and excellence. On the day that all players wear number 42 in solidarity to commemorate Robinson, TPA will also partner with several MLB clubs and groups across the country which include the 2022 World Series Champion Houston Astros, Texas Rangers, and Los Angeles Dodgers.
"Every year we're lucky to have players show great generosity to our mission. Last year, player support allowed us to provide vital equipment, scholarships, grants, and new fields for 9,000 youth players around the country," said TPA Board Chair, Curtis Granderson. "This year, the organization is providing even more tangible opportunities for fans to witness the collective impact of player leadership."
"When people see teams actually serving together and players sacrificing their World Series ring for a cause they believe in, it makes Jackie's legacy real to today's audience," said CC Sabathia, TPA Vice Chair of the Board. "They can clearly see that the hearts of today's players are in lockstep with the mission of The Players Alliance."
Below is a schedule of confirmed TPA events and initiatives:
- The 2022 World Series Champion Houston Astros and The Texas Rangers including Manager Dusty Baker, GM Dana Brown, Alex Bregman, Corey Julks, Taylor Hearn, Marcus Semien, Dane Dunning, Andrew Heaney, Brad Miller, Associate Manager Will Venable, and Coach Tony Beasley will assemble alongside TPA Ambassadors Board Chair Curtis Granderson, Michael Bourn, Jason Bourgeois, Archie Corbin, Mike Jackson, Charlton Jimerson, Chuck McElroy, Bo Porter, Sean "Smitty" Smith, Chris Young, Gerald Young, and Trenidad Hubbard at Minute Maid Park in Houston, TX to host 75 Black high school baseball and softball players for an Equip The Future™ mentorship clinic and equipment donation.
- The Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation will partner with TPA to auction a 2020 World Series Championship ring donated by Cy Young winner David Price. The auction will be open for bids from 4/12 to 4/19 on the Dodgers website with all proceeds benefiting TPA and its mission to create more opportunities for Black players, coaches, and front-office personnel in the sport.
To learn more about The Players Alliance and its work, visit www.playersalliance.org.
ABOUT THE PLAYERS ALLIANCE
The Players Alliance is an independent, nonprofit organization created to address baseball's systematic equity and inclusion barriers by creating and supporting pathways on and off the field for an undeniable pipeline of Black talent. The organization allows former and active professional players to own and support solutions to increase participation in the beloved community of baseball with initiatives such as Equip The Future. This program creates mentorship opportunities for baseball and softball players to gain invaluable insight into how to be successful in the game and become better prepared for challenges faced on and off the field while keeping the dream alive.
Contact:
Jamie Owens
JOwens9180@me.com
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RABAT, Morocco (AP) — The Moroccan Association for Human Rights released a report Wednesday putting the death toll from last month’s attempt by hundreds of migrants to storm the border between the North African kingdom and the Spanish enclave of Melilla higher than the official government tally.
The human rights watchdog, known as AMDH, said at least 27 people, mostly from Sudan, South Sudan and Chad, died in the attempt, with that number likely, to rise as many more suffered severe injuries and 64 people remained missing.
The Moroccan government has previously reported 23 deaths in the June 24 border storming.
The AMDH concluded that Moroccan and Spanish authorities used smoke bombs and tear gas to disperse the migrants, who had gathered at the BarrioChino crossing area, which separates the Moroccan city of Nador from Melilla, leading to many dying of asphyxiation, although autopsies have not yet been carried out.
Other people, the group said, died in a stampede caused by the smoke and ensuing panic. In addition to the deaths, 200 Moroccan and Spanish law enforcement officers and more than 70 civilians were injured in the melee.
The group released its preliminary report on Wednesday, saying it was based on an investigation conducted by its affiliate in Nador.
The report said around 1,500 migrants and asylum-seekers departed that day from nearby forests and arrived at the BarrioChino crossing area at around 9 a.m. There they tried to open the main gate and started climbing the checkpoints.
At that moment, Moroccan authorities began throwing stones and smoke bombs at the migrants, causing many to die of suffocation. Those who tried to escape and desperately reach the fence perished in a stampede that was made worse by the heavy use of tear gas, it added.
It said Moroccan officers did not use lethal force but some beat wounded migrants lying on the ground.
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‘You’ll never have better seats’: Officers by day, HS football officials by night
By Nick Krupke
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HILLSBORO Oregon (KPTV) — To serve and protect by day and to get the calls right by night – local police and sheriff departments and high school officiating associations are always looking for a few new women and men.
Two civil servants just earned the right to officiate their first 6A OSAA state championship games on Friday night in Hillsboro.
The final between West Linn and Sheldon was the first time working the year end title game for long-tenured Portland Football Officials Association members Jeana Fisher and Steve Anderson.
Fisher, a sheriff’s deputy with Clackamas County, said she does it for the love of the game.
“Football gets in your blood, it’s in your bones,” she said.
Anderson, a Beaverton police officer, said every official wants to get the calls right.
“I don’t think any official has ever worked a perfect game, and that is what we are all striving to do and that’s what we are hoping for,” Anderson said. “I’ve heard people, like some of the chain crew – how I remain so composed when coaches or fans are yelling, but the job I do in real life is way more serious. Sometimes we are dealing life or death, and this is a game, this is fun. Try not to let anyone get the best of me.”
Every game day is different, just as every day on the job for Anderson and Fisher brings its own challengers.
“Not often do we see people at their best moment, but being a resource for somebody, that helps provide comfort and safety,” Anderson said.
For Fisher, being a woman often takes players off guard, she said. After 14 years with PFOA, Fisher just made Oregon history as the first woman to officiate the final in the state’s highest classification.
“It’s not until I talk to them that I might get a double-take, ‘that’s a girl!’” Fisher said. “Sometimes you have to prove yourself a little more because girls don’t generally play football and girls don’t generally know football and so that can be a little bit of a stumbling block at times, but as long as you know what you are doing and you are where you are supposed to be when you are supposed to be making the calls you are supposed to make, gender doesn’t matter. It goes out the window.”
Being the first woman to officiate this game was huge, Fisher said.
“There are more coming up in the wings, there are more in college,” Fisher said. “There are more in everywhere so that should show you that nothing should stop you if you are a girl and if you want to do something so the fact that I am the first female official to work a 6A Championship game, I’ll never forget it.”
Fisher grew up in Hawaii, and when she took an aptitude test in the eighth grade, it suggested park ranger or police officer.
“At the time growing up on an island, I had no idea what a park ranger was or did or anything and I was like, ‘cop sounds cool,’” she said. “I love the thought process of taking care of those who might be a little down on their luck and can’t quite take care of themselves.”
Anderson has served and protected his hometown for 20 years after graduating from both Sunset High and Linfield College, but this was his first title tilt as well.
“My biggest regret officiating is not starting sooner,” Anderson said. “I wish I had started right out of college.”
Fisher encourages anyone to come and get involved.
“If there is any desire in you at all to come out, either to be a police officer or to be an official, don’t let anything stop you,” she said. “Come out. Being an official is fun. You’ll never have better seats that you don’t have to pay for and actually get paid for having them and being right here on the field with the kids.”
After wining a gold medal as a lineman playing with Team USA in 2010, Fisher said she loves being out with the players.
“Those guys in the middle, in the trenches, they are my people and I love being in there,” she said.
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PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Zach LaVine made 11 of 13 3-pointers and scored 41 points and the Chicago Bulls beat Philadelphia 126-112 on Friday night to end the 76ers’ home winning streak at 11.
LaVine made three 3-pointers in less than a minute and a half of play to give Chicago an 88-74 lead with 3:33 left in the third quarter. He was two short of his career high for 3-pointers.
“He got hot, we couldn’t find him, we started trapping him and everybody else got easy opportunities because he was making shots,” 76ers point guard James Harden said. “Just one of those games.”
Nikola Vucevic had a triple-double for the Bulls with 19 points, 18 rebounds and 10 assists. Chicago shot 57.1% from the field and was 20 of 34 from 3-point range.
Vucevic took advantage of Philadelphia’s undersized center tandem of PJ Tucker and Montrezl Harrell with Joel Embiid missing his second straight game because of soreness in his left foot.
“Obviously, with Joel (Embiid) we’re a different team. But we don’t have him, so we have to find a way to win that game tonight,” 76ers coach Doc Rivers said. “Give them credit, they shot the heck out of the ball.”
Tyrese Maxey had 26 points and six assists for the 76ers, his best performance since returning to the lineup on Dec. 30. Maxey averaged 12.7 points and shot 37.5% from the field in his previous three games since returning from a fractured foot that sidelined him six weeks.
Tobias Harris added 22 points for the 76ers, and Harrell added 17. James Harden also had 17 points — on 4-of-17 shooting — and 11 assists
Chicago had a 28-11 run to finish the second quarter and erase a 13-point Philadelphia lead.
“I didn’t think we started the game off very well,” Bulls coach Billy Donovan said. “I thought our defensive response, just in terms of rotations and being ready to help, was a lot better as the game went.”
TIP-INS
76ers: Before the game, coach Doc Rivers said Embiid will be reevaluated before the team travels to Detroit for their game Sunday.
Bulls: Alex Caruso (ankle) and Javonte Green (knee) missed the game.
UP NEXT
76ers: At Detroit on Sunday.
Bulls: Host Utah on Saturday night.
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NEW YORK, July 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- This International Youth Day, a new generation of young leaders will gather in New York City with a single mission: reshape the world. Gathered at the 27th Session of The Youth Assembly (August 12-14), 600 young people will build global action networks and engage in discussions with leaders in changemaking, including global institutions, advocacy groups, multinational companies, and impact-driven organizations.
"We must place young people at the center of creating positive change in the world," says Daniel Obst, President and CEO of AFS Intercultural Programs, the global not-for-profit organizer. "We know young people have the ideas and skills to make a difference, and we are excited to provide this global platform that will help them shape the world they want to live in."
The Youth Assembly program will tackle pressing challenges related to Youth, Global Health, Global Citizenship, Technology and Inclusion, aligning with the United Nations Secretary General's Report on Our Common Agenda. The event launches on International Youth Day—both as a way to celebrate and also to focus on the greatest asset the world has, our youngest generations. Given the urgency that 1.2 billion young people around the world demonstrate towards taking action for a better world, The Youth Assembly will provide opportunities for long-term planning and meaningful, diverse and effective youth engagement in tackling current and future challenges. The opening ceremony scheduled to take place at the UN will set the tone of reflection, debate, and innovative thinking on sustainable development throughout the event.
One in four Delegates has received scholarships to join this event, thanks to sponsors like bp, Schwarzman Scholars, AstraZeneca, DHL, and others, ensuring equity and inclusion in this event. Among other opportunities, Delegates will compete for the AFS Award for Young Global Citizens, worth $10,000 to support ongoing social impact ventures that address the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
The Youth Assembly is organized by AFS Intercultural Programs, renowned for its intercultural learning programs that empower young people with global skills—and the passion for making a difference. Program partners include Candid, DoSomething.org, the Institute of International Education, Pencils for Promise, pwc, Terracycle, Tony Blair Institute for Global Change, UN Habitat, UNICEF, University of Pennsylvania Center for Social Impact Strategy, USAID, the World Bank, and many more.
More information at: youthassembly.org.
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WFO BUFFALO Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Monday, August 29, 2022
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SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING
The National Weather Service in Buffalo has issued a
* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Southeastern Cattaraugus County in western New York...
* Until 445 PM EDT.
* At 341 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 5 miles west of
Allegany State Park, moving northeast at 25 mph.
HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Expect damage to trees and power lines.
* Locations impacted include...
Olean, Salamanca, Allegany State Park, Ashford, Allegany,
Franklinville, St. Bonaventure, Yorkshire, Great Valley and
Carrollton.
This includes Interstate 86 between exits 17 and 24.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
Torrential rainfall is occurring with this storm, and may lead to
flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
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Accelerating the development and expansion of Core Business, Developing Digital Assets and Crypto Markets; Increasing Engagement with End Customers and the Public; Exploring Technology Sales as a New Business Line
Ittai Ben Zeev, CEO of TASE:"The next five years are a critical window of opportunity for TASE to play an active role in the technological revolution of the global capital markets; the plan anticipates the needs of the market and takes the development and management of innovative services and products to the next level; we will not only partake in the change but aim to spearhead it; we will leverage our home court advantage in Israel to adopt and develop Fintech and position TASE as a hub of services and products. TASE will also build up the local capital market's activity to match Israel's economic strength and global activity, utilizing this unique opportunity for growth and expansion of its activity."
TEL AVIV, Israel, Oct. 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Tel-Aviv Stock Exchange (TASE: TASE) publishes this morning its new strategic plan for the years 2023-2027, following its approval by the Board of Directors of TASE, at the recommendation of TASE's management, headed by the CEO, Ittai Ben-Zeev.
The strategic goals of the plan include:
a. Developing and enhancing the value proposition of TASE's core activity.
b. Expanding and developing the direct engagement with the end customers.
c. Creating a platform for digital assets using Blockchain (DLT) and venturing into Crypto.
d. Development and sale of technological services and solutions to other exchanges and market participants.
Principal action plans for 2023-2027:
Continued development and enhancement of the value proposition of the core activity: TASE intends to focus on continued organic growth, reinforcement of TASE's international profile and bringing in foreign investors, including through expansion of the variety of international products traded and cleared on TASE. Strengthening the liquidity strategy and the derivatives market, including a relaunch of futures. The distribution channels to existing customers will be upgraded and the local market will be aligned with international standards. Reform in OTC, including the development of dedicated innovative systems for the clearing and reporting of OTC transactions.
Expanding the direct engagement with TASE customers: The digitalization of the global financial markets has reshaped the services that are offered to TASE's customers, creating an opportunity for direct engagement with the customers and many more benefits. Within this framework, TASE will work to strengthen the fields of digital, distribution of information and analytics, including by creating new digital assets and developing a wide range of innovative solutions and services that are customized for the specific segment of the customer. By providing direct services to institutional investors and liquidity providers, including through the TASE Clearing House (securities' custodianship, lending services), TASE will enable institutional investors to confront market challenges, upgrade the local capital market, reduce costs, eliminate existing concentrations in the financial sector and encourage competition.
Creating a platform for digital assets using Blockchain (DLT) and venturing into Crypto: TASE will promote the implementation of innovative technologies, including DLT, tokenizing of various classes of digital assets and smart contracts. TASE intends to examine multiple potential action plans, including conversion of existing infrastructure to innovative technologies, deployment of innovative technologies into specialized platforms, offering a basket of services and products for digital assets and more.
Export of technological services and solutions to foreign exchanges: Marketing of technological services and solutions tailored for small and medium exchanges, using TASE's existing and prospective proprietary knowhow and technology. This will strengthen TASE's collaborations and its international profile, highlighting Israel's technology and innovation leadership. These services and collaborations may include the acquisition of holdings in foreign exchanges.
In light of the new strategic goals, which significantly increase the volume and reach of activity beyond the scope of the core activity, and based on a study of the corporate structure of the leading global exchanges, TASE intends to advance a restructuring to support the effective implementation of the strategic plan and, down the road, the development and upgrading of the capital market for the benefit of the public. The new structure will consist of a holding company with several subsidiaries (both existing subsidiaries and subsidiaries that will be established to further the goals of the plan). Furthermore, TASE intends to consider the implementation of a plan for strategic purchases and/or investments in its areas of activity and/or in areas that offer added value to its activity.
As part of the approval of the new strategic plan, the management of TASE has set a revenue CAGR from organic growth of 10%-12% over the next five years.
The plan is based on an in-depth analysis of the trends and developments in TASE's business environment and in the markets. Most notable among these are the macroeconomic status of the State of Israel, the globalization of the financial markets, the competition among global financial centers, alongside regulation that advances the removal of barriers, global standardization, increase in the institutional money supply, and a significantly greater retail engagement in the capital market, mainly as a result of the growing digitalization, the development of investment tools, the removal of entry barriers and more. Also noteworthy are digital innovation trends that blur the borders between the regulated capital markets and the alternative markets, changes in local regulation and a rising interest environment that affects liquidity and investors' preferences.
The strategic plan for the years 2017-2022 was successfully completed:
The new strategic plan was formulated in preparation for the conclusion of TASE's previous strategic plan, orchestrated by the CEO, Ittai Ben-Zeev, upon taking office. The 4 principal achievements of the plan: positioning TASE as a key active player in the Israeli capital market, transition from a non-profit to a profitable public company, proof of competence in the development of services and selling processes as well as organizational streamlining, including improvement of the management flexibility.
These are reflected, among others, in strong financial results with a more than double profit margin - from 9% in 2017 to close to 25% in the first half of 2022, and a growth in revenue from services of 7.5% a year over the years 2017-2022, compared to an increase of only 4% a year in the operating cash outflow during the same period.
* The full and binding details are provided in the company's report and in the Investors' Presentation.
Link to the report and presentation: https://maya.tase.co.il/reports/details/1482792
Contact:
Orna Goren
Head of Communication and Public Relations Unit
Tel: +972 76 8160405
tase.ir@tase.co.il
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Lincoln County Pool construction faces new obstacle
Currently, there is just over $300,000 raised
SHOSHONE, Idaho (KMVT/KSVT) — A building project at the Lincoln County Pool is facing obstacles once again. This time, the delay is from an increase in construction costs.
For years, the Lincoln County Pool has been working to update its pool building. The building is basically bathrooms and a front desk, but was built in 1974 and doesn’t have handicap accessibility.
After receiving a $150,000 Land and Water Conservation grant years ago, pool manager Jennifer Yost recently gave the grant back because of an increase in costs.
Originally anticipated as a $300,000 project, Yost says the update could cost $800,000. Despite this, Yost says she is not giving up.
“So we’ve got to honestly project about $850,000, so we’ve got to come up with $425,000 on our own in order to be able to write a grant again, that I would absolutely right again to match the other 50%,” Yost said.
Currently, Yost says they have just over $300,000 raised due to other price increases along the way.
For people who donate, Yost says their names will be on plaques on the building when it would be finished.
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In a rare move for philanthropy, Adam Holofcener and his family emptied their foundation’s coffers and gave $1 million — nearly all the money it had left to give — to support Lisa Snowden-McCray’s dream: a free newspaper staffed by Black editors and writers in Baltimore to provide news primarily for the city’s Black residents.
Snowden-McCray, a journalist who worked at the city’s major daily, the Sun, and the now-shuttered alternative weekly, the Baltimore City Paper, knew Holofcener, a lawyer-activist who represented artists, from the progressive orbit they both inhabited.
She and Brandon Soderberg, a former Baltimore City paper editor, had tried to launch a new paper, the Baltimore Beat, but the publishing company that supported it pulled the plug. In 2020, Holofcener casually asked the two if they had any plans to resuscitate the publication.
After some more conversation, he surprised the two with an offer. The foundation, which he says had been making a “hodge-podge” of unfocused grants for decades, would essentially go out of business after giving the Beat $1 million.
“I knew he was a nice guy,” Snowden-McCray says. “I didn’t know he had access to a million dollars. The money was a complete shock to me.”
His family’s Lillian Holofcener Charitable Foundation joins a growing number of grantmakers that have put time limits on their existence so they can direct more money immediately to charities.
Not only did the Holofcener foundation decide to give away just about every cent it had but Adam Holofcener, 36, and the other relatives on the board did something even more rare by dedicating almost all of its remaining assets to a single project.
For Holofcener, the bold move was both an attempt to directly respond to the calls for racial justice after the murder of George Floyd by police in 2020 and an attempt to purge the family of gains it had made, which, as Holofcener sees it, came at the expense of Baltimore’s Black residents.
Holofcener’s grandfather amassed his wealth first through his insurance businesses and then through a successful chain of skiing and golfing equipment stores. Decades ago, the Holofceners left Baltimore for the suburbs, like thousands of other white families, leaving the city with a depleted tax base.
The large grant is an attempt to counter the idea that “any giving is good giving,” Holofcener says. A better way to give, he says, was for the foundation to give up control of how the money was used and leave those decisions to the Baltimore Beat staff.
“It was very important that not only were we giving all the money away but that we were losing the money,” he says. “It’s as important to disempower ourselves as it is to empower them.”
In 2020, Holofcener wasn’t even in a position to decide how to spend the family’s remaining philanthropic assets. The sole board member, his uncle Rick, a serial entrepreneur, was halfway around the world, living with his family in Thailand. Adam brought up the idea with his sister Ashley, who lives in Florida, and with Rick’s daughter Sydney, who lives in Tennessee.
Ashley says those discussions encouraged her to make a big bet.
“Why can’t we strike while the iron is hot,” she says her family members told her. “There’s a real opportunity for us to engage.”
The problem was that none of the cousins actually had any say over how the family foundation doled out money. Rick had accepted that job years before, but he was not a hands-on philanthropist.
“I was not in that business,” he says.
The younger Holofceners found that their uncle was receptive to having them join the board. Upon joining, Adam wanted to push the family to take chances. He introduced them to a book, “Decolonizing Wealth: Indigenous Wisdom to Heal Divides and Restore Balance,” by Edgar Villanueva, that advocates that philanthropists respond to the needs of grantees rather than dictate how they operate.
The reading, Rick says, was useful. Coming from a business background, the idea that a nonprofit could get a lump sum with no strings attached seemed counterintuitive. Steering the Holofceners’ limited remaining assets toward a single nonprofit, rather than a group of organizations, seemed to go against the grain of basic business advice: Spread your resources out in a portfolio of investments.
“It was a little bit scary for me,” Rick Holofcener says.
They did consider another option: creating a community-led fund that would have spread out grants to a number of nonprofits each year. But by making a single, eyebrow-raising grant, the Holofceners thought they might draw the attention of other donors and encourage them to give. The Beat reports that it has raised an additional $250,000 since the Holofcener gift.
Coming to the decision meant the Holofceners had to reorient their notion of success, Ashley says. She hopes the Baltimore Beat publishes for many years to come. But if it doesn’t, the grant will have accomplished something important if it spurs other foundations to act boldly.
“A win in our minds is breaking the cycle of how foundations and philanthropic organizations are typically managed today,” she says.
More family foundations are considering whether to give more — or even all — of their assets, says Nicholas Tedesco, president of the National Center for Family Philanthropy.
As new generations of family members increasingly populate foundation boards, Tedesco predicts more grantmakers will begin to take a second look at how they give. Typically, he says, people who make a lot of money view it as a hard-earned asset and might resist giving up control over how charities use their grants. Their sons and daughters, however, are more likely to see their family’s money as a gift to pass along to others.
“Among the next generation of family philanthropy, we see more of a willingness to embrace risk and to move away from a posture of waiting for guaranteed results,” he says.
In a letter from the editor published in the relaunched Beat’s inaugural edition in August, Snowden-McCray outlined the paper’s goals.
“We wanted to give Black writers the opportunities to tell their own stories,” she wrote. “We wanted to help add depth to the stories that are told about Baltimore. We wanted to make a paper that reflected the joys — the art created here, the celebrations held here, the lives lived here — and sadness of the city.”
But before the Holofceners agreed to cede control over their assets and help Snowden-McCray with her mission, they wanted a sense of confidence that the paper would be managed well, say both the family members and Snowden-McCray
Working for several months with Snowden-McCray and Soderberg, the paper’s co-founder, the family and the journalists fine-tuned their vision. The process, Soderberg says, was stress-free because they knew the money was coming; the time-out was simply to make sure the nonprofit paper would have a smooth rollout.
The foundation wasn’t laying out preconditions or must-dos. Instead, the pause gave the paper and the family time to thoroughly nail down their plans.
The paper developed a comprehensive strategy for where it should deploy newspaper boxes so they would reach people who would benefit the most.
To keep operating costs in line, the refined business plan also called for a biweekly paper instead of a weekly, as originally planned. As a result of the extended planning, Snowden-McCray is optimistic about the paper’s future.
“Everybody wants everything fast,” she says. “But I think slow cooking it will ultimately help us last.”
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Arcadia brings access to auditable, real-time utility data from 9,500+ utilities worldwide to Salesforce Net Zero Cloud
WASHINGTON, Sept. 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Arcadia, the technology company empowering energy innovators to fight the climate crisis, today announced the availability of its Data Connector on Salesforce AppExchange, bringing the automated capture and delivery of auditable, real-time utility data to Salesforce Net Zero Cloud. Arcadia's solution will help enterprises improve the speed and quality of carbon emissions tracking and reporting, reducing time and resources spent on data collection and entry. The Data Connector is an essential tool for any business looking to effectively monitor, report and optimize its energy footprint.
Integrated directly with Salesforce, you can find Arcadia's Data Connector on AppExchange.
With Arcadia's Data Connector and Salesforce Net Zero Cloud, companies can dramatically improve and simplify their environmental tracking and reporting to better meet their sustainability goals and ESG requirements. With a direct connection to 9,500 utilities in 52 countries, Arcadia is the first to offer such a breadth of energy data with verifiable accuracy. Businesses can generate auditable reports and also capture historical energy usage data to establish a baseline. The data is formatted to meet the needs of your business and delivered automatically as soon as it becomes available.
- "We believe that a real understanding of carbon intensity is needed to achieve 24/7 clean energy. Capturing energy consumption data from utilities has always been cumbersome and unreliable, but Arcadia's Data Connector changes all of that. It simplifies and improves the accuracy of emissions reporting by automating the collection of critical energy data," said Kiran Bhatraju, founder and CEO of Arcadia.
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Salesforce AppExchange, the world's leading enterprise cloud marketplace, empowers companies, developers and entrepreneurs to build, market and grow in entirely new ways. With more than 7,000 listings, 10 million customer installs and 117,000 peer reviews, AppExchange connects customers of all sizes and across industries to ready-to-install or customizable apps and Salesforce-certified consultants to solve any business challenge.
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Tractor-trailer dangles after crashing off bridge
Published: Dec. 2, 2022 at 8:13 AM EST|Updated: 13 minutes ago
HAMMOND, Indiana (Gray News) - A UPS tractor-trailer crash off a bridge has partially closed the Indiana Toll Road in Hammond, Indiana Friday morning.
Images from WLS show a tractor-trailer dangling with the rear of the vehicle up in the air and the cab pointed at the water, wedged between the eastbound and westbound lanes. All lanes of the road were closed for a time overnight.
According to the Indiana Toll Road Twitter account, the incident is at mile marker 6.5.
The truck caught fire, WGN reported.
The driver, who was not seriously hurt, was able to escape from the crash and was taken to the hospital, WLS reported.
The truck was reportedly empty.
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PLANO, Texas, March 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- In honor of the Washington State Supreme Court's wisdom and knowledge of the law, and in recognition of whatever it may do next, Fisher Investments is immediately moving its headquarters from Washington State to Texas.
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Fisher Investments is an independent, fee-only investment adviser. As of 3/31/2022, Fisher Investments and its subsidiaries manage over $197 billion in assets globally—over $156 billion for private investors, $39 billion for institutional investors and $2 billion for US small to mid-sized business retirement plans. Fisher Investments maintains four principal business groups: US Private Client, Institutional, Private Client International and 401(k) Solutions, which serve a global client base of diverse investors. Not all strategies are offered/sold in all jurisdictions. Founder and Executive Chairman Ken Fisher wrote the Forbes "Portfolio Strategy" column from 1984 through 2016, making him the longest continuously running columnist in the magazine's history. In recent years, Ken's columns have run consistently in major media outlets around the world, spanning more countries and more volume than any other columnist of any type in history. Over the last decade, Ken has regularly appeared on CNBC, Fox Business, Fox News, CNN International, Yahoo Finance, Bloomberg TV, and numerous other financial news outlets. Ken has also authored 11 books, including four New York Times bestsellers on finance and investing. For more information on Fisher Investments, please visit www.fisherinvestments.com.
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The pandemic forced prison programs around the country to adapt to remote learning. In Illinois, it also paved a path for college students leaving prison.
Anna Savchenko of WBEZ reports.
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OWINGS MILLS, Md. -- When Giants defensive coordinator Wink Martindale meets with the media Thursday in East Rutherford, it’s possible, maybe even probable, that he’ll try to sell Sunday’s meeting with the Baltimore Ravens at MetLife Stadium as just another game in his long coaching career.
Down here at the Ravens’ stunningly beautiful practice facility, they won’t believe it.
Martindale, 59, spent a decade with the Ravens, including the last four years as the defensive coordinator, before parting ways with the organization in January. He won a Super Bowl here as the team’s linebackers coach in 2012, his first season with the team.
Last season, however, was not a good one for the Ravens, a team unaccustomed to both losing and yielding massive chunks of yardage. The Ravens finished 8-9, which was just their second losing season during John Harbaugh’s 14-year tenure as the team’s head coach. The pass defense gave up more yards than any team in the NFL, a whopping 279 per game.
Overall, the Ravens’ defense ranked 28th in the NFL and they allowed 23.1 points per game, the first time opponents had scored more than 20 per game during Martindale’s four seasons as the team’s defensive coordinator. Still, there was an element of surprise when the news broke Jan. 21 that the Ravens and Martindale were parting ways.
The Ravens had been ravaged by injuries, particularly in the secondary. Among others, they lost five-time Pro Bowl cornerback Marcus Peters for all but four games. So, yeah, there was plenty of reason to think the defensive meltdown was not Martindale’s fault.
“For me, yeah, I was probably a little surprised,” Ravens linebacker Patrick Queen said. “I didn’t hate playing for him, but at the same time a fresh start is always good. I felt like things weren’t going in the right direction, but at the same time I felt like if he had come back again we would have been a good defense. But things happen for a reason.”
The Ravens replaced Martindale with one of his proteges, Mike Macdonald, who spent last season as the University of Michigan defensive coordinator after working as one of Martindale’s defensive assistants the previous two seasons.
Martindale, of course, landed with the Giants and, as Queen said, “a fresh start is always good.”
It has actually been great for Martindale. The Giants, despite their own injury issues, are ranked 12th in the NFL in defense, allowing 326 yards per game. They are ninth in points allowed, yielding 18.6 per game and they rank eighth in passing yards allowed at 194.4 per game. All are drastic improvements over a year ago for the Giants.
Meanwhile, the Ravens still rank last in passing yards allowed at 290.2 per game and they are 17th in points allowed at 23.4 per game. In other words, they still have problems on defense.
Queen doesn’t feel any ill will toward Martindale and respected his work. But the third-year linebacker did think Martindale’s schemes could be a little too complicated at times.
“I think Mike (Macdonald) has simplified things,” Queen said. “Everybody understands what they have to do now. Up front, I think they know better what they have to do and in the back end everybody knows what they have to do.”
The Ravens know what Martindale is going to do Sunday against them.
“One thing about him is he ain’t going to let up,” Queen said.
According to profootballreference.com, the Giants have blitzed a league-high 43.3 percent of the time so far this season. The Ravens blitzed more than any other team in the NFL in three of his four seasons as the team’s defensive coordinator. The Ravens have blitzed considerably less in their first season without Martindale as their defensive coordinator. They rank 21st in blitz percentage five weeks into the season.
Quarterback Lamar Jackson said “ain’t no telling,” how many times Martindale will dial up blitzes in an attempt to rattle the best running quarterback in the NFL.
“Coach Wink is known for exotic blitzes and just doing his thing,” Jackson said. “Shoutout to coach Wink.”
Several of the Ravens’ defensive players said they know this game has deep meaning for Martindale.
“He definitely circled this one,” Queen said. “As soon as he was hired by the Giants and he looked at the schedule, he circled this one.”
“Hell, yeah, he did,” defensive tackle Broderick Washington said.
As much as Queen and Washington want to beat their former coach Sunday, they do still like him.
“He’s just like an old cool cat, I guess you could say,” Queen said. “He’s cool and laid back, but at the same time he will fire you up.”
“He can still come to all the cookouts,” Washington said. “He’s invited.”
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NY Burlington VT Zone Forecast for Sunday, August 7, 2022
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326 AM EDT Mon Aug 8 2022
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Eastern Clinton-
Including the cities of Champlain and Plattsburgh
326 AM EDT Mon Aug 8 2022
.TODAY...Showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms this
morning, then showers with a chance of thunderstorms this
afternoon. Some thunderstorms may produce heavy rainfall this
afternoon. Highs in the mid 70s. Light and variable winds,
becoming north around 10 mph this afternoon. Chance of rain near
100 percent.
.TONIGHT...Showers. A chance of thunderstorms, mainly until
midnight. Some thunderstorms may produce heavy rainfall until
midnight. Some thunderstorms may produce heavy rainfall after
midnight. Humid with lows in the upper 50s. Light and variable
winds, becoming north around 10 mph after midnight. Chance of
rain near 100 percent.
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy. Showers likely, mainly in the morning.
Highs around 70. North winds around 10 mph. Chance of rain
70 percent.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the upper 50s. North
winds around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly sunny. Highs in the mid 70s. Light and
variable winds.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 60s.
.THURSDAY...Partly sunny with a 40 percent chance of showers.
Highs around 80.
.THURSDAY NIGHT THROUGH SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper
50s. Highs in the mid 70s.
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Western Clinton-
Including the cities of Dannemora and Ellenburg
326 AM EDT Mon Aug 8 2022
.TODAY...Showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms this
morning, then showers with a chance of thunderstorms this
afternoon. Some thunderstorms may produce heavy rainfall this
afternoon. Highs in the lower 80s. Light and variable winds,
becoming southwest around 10 mph this afternoon. Chance of rain
near 100 percent.
.TONIGHT...Showers. A chance of thunderstorms, mainly until
midnight. Some thunderstorms may produce heavy rainfall until
midnight. Some thunderstorms may produce heavy rainfall after
midnight. Humid with lows in the upper 50s. South winds around
10 mph until midnight, becoming light and variable. Chance of
rain near 100 percent.
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy. Showers likely, mainly in the morning.
Highs in the upper 60s. Light and variable winds, becoming north
around 10 mph in the afternoon. Chance of rain 70 percent.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the mid 50s. North winds
around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly sunny. Highs in the lower 70s. Light and
variable winds.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 50s.
.THURSDAY...Partly sunny with a 40 percent chance of showers.
Highs in the mid 70s.
.THURSDAY NIGHT THROUGH SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower
50s. Highs in the lower 70s.
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Northern St. Lawrence-
Including the cities of Massena and Norfolk
326 AM EDT Mon Aug 8 2022
.TODAY...Showers. A chance of thunderstorms. Some thunderstorms
may produce heavy rainfall this afternoon. Highs in the mid 70s.
Northeast winds around 10 mph. Chance of rain near 100 percent.
.TONIGHT...Showers. A chance of thunderstorms, mainly until
midnight. Some thunderstorms may produce heavy rainfall until
midnight. Some thunderstorms may produce heavy rainfall after
midnight. Humid with lows in the upper 50s. Northeast winds
around 10 mph. Chance of rain 90 percent.
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of showers.
Highs in the lower 70s. North winds around 10 mph in the morning,
becoming light and variable.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 50s. Light and
variable winds.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly sunny. Highs in the upper 70s. Light and
variable winds.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows around 60.
.THURSDAY...Partly sunny with a 40 percent chance of showers.
Highs in the upper 70s.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 50s.
.FRIDAY AND FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Highs in the lower 70s.
Lows in the mid 50s.
.SATURDAY THROUGH SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. Highs in the mid 70s.
Lows in the upper 50s.
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Southwestern St. Lawrence-
Including the cities of Ogdensburg, Potsdam, and Gouverneur
326 AM EDT Mon Aug 8 2022
.TODAY...Showers. A chance of thunderstorms. Some thunderstorms
may produce heavy rainfall this afternoon. Highs in the mid 80s.
Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain near 100 percent.
.TONIGHT...Showers with a chance of thunderstorms. Some
thunderstorms may produce heavy rainfall. Humid with lows in the
upper 50s. Northwest winds around 10 mph, becoming north after
midnight. Chance of rain 90 percent.
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of showers.
Highs in the lower 70s. North winds around 10 mph.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 50s. Light and
variable winds.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly sunny. Highs in the upper 70s. Light and
variable winds.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows around 60.
.THURSDAY...Partly sunny with a 40 percent chance of showers.
Highs in the upper 70s.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 50s.
.FRIDAY AND FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Highs in the lower 70s.
Lows in the mid 50s.
.SATURDAY THROUGH SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. Highs in the mid 70s.
Lows in the upper 50s.
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Southeastern St. Lawrence-
Including the cities of South Colton and Star Lake
326 AM EDT Mon Aug 8 2022
.TODAY...Showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms this
morning, then showers and thunderstorms this afternoon. Some
thunderstorms may produce heavy rainfall this afternoon. Highs in
the lower 80s. Southwest winds around 10 mph. Chance of rain near
100 percent.
.TONIGHT...Showers. A chance of thunderstorms, mainly until
midnight. Some thunderstorms may produce heavy rainfall until
midnight. Some thunderstorms may produce heavy rainfall after
midnight. Humid with lows in the lower 60s. Southwest winds
around 10 mph. Chance of rain near 100 percent.
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy. Showers likely, mainly in the morning.
Highs around 70. Northwest winds around 10 mph. Chance of rain
70 percent.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 50s. Light and
variable winds.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly sunny. Highs in the mid 70s. Light and
variable winds.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 50s.
.THURSDAY...Partly sunny with a 40 percent chance of showers.
Highs in the mid 70s.
.THURSDAY NIGHT AND FRIDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower
50s. Highs around 70.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 50s.
.SATURDAY THROUGH SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. Highs in the mid 70s.
Lows in the mid 50s.
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Northern Franklin-
Including the cities of Fort Covington and Malone
326 AM EDT Mon Aug 8 2022
.TODAY...Showers. A chance of thunderstorms. Some thunderstorms
may produce heavy rainfall this afternoon. Highs in the lower
70s. Northeast winds around 10 mph. Chance of rain near
100 percent.
.TONIGHT...Showers. A chance of thunderstorms, mainly until
midnight. Some thunderstorms may produce heavy rainfall until
midnight. Some thunderstorms may produce heavy rainfall after
midnight. Humid with lows in the upper 50s. Northeast winds
around 10 mph. Chance of rain 90 percent.
.TUESDAY...Cloudy with a 50 percent chance of showers. Highs
around 70. North winds around 10 mph in the morning, becoming
light and variable.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 50s. Light and
variable winds.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly sunny. Highs in the mid 70s. Light and
variable winds.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows around 60.
.THURSDAY...Partly sunny with a 40 percent chance of showers.
Highs in the upper 70s.
.THURSDAY NIGHT AND FRIDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 50s.
Highs in the lower 70s.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 50s.
.SATURDAY THROUGH SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. Highs in the mid 70s.
Lows in the upper 50s.
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Southern Franklin-
Including the cities of Saranac Lake and Tupper Lake
326 AM EDT Mon Aug 8 2022
.TODAY...Showers. A chance of thunderstorms. Some thunderstorms
may produce heavy rainfall this afternoon. Highs in the lower
80s. Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain near
100 percent.
.TONIGHT...Showers. A chance of thunderstorms, mainly until
midnight. Some thunderstorms may produce heavy rainfall until
midnight. Some thunderstorms may produce heavy rainfall after
midnight. Humid with lows around 60. Southwest winds around
10 mph. Chance of rain near 100 percent.
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy. Showers likely, mainly in the morning.
Highs in the upper 60s. Northwest winds around 10 mph. Chance of
rain 70 percent.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 50s. Light and
variable winds.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly sunny. Highs in the lower 70s. Light and
variable winds.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 50s.
.THURSDAY...Partly sunny with a 40 percent chance of showers.
Highs in the mid 70s.
.THURSDAY NIGHT AND FRIDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower
50s. Highs in the upper 60s.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows around 50.
.SATURDAY THROUGH SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. Highs in the lower 70s.
Lows in the lower 50s.
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NYZ035-082000-
Eastern Essex-
Including the cities of Port Henry and Ticonderoga
326 AM EDT Mon Aug 8 2022
...HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 8 PM EDT THIS
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.TODAY...Partly sunny with a chance of showers and thunderstorms
this morning, then showers with thunderstorms likely this
afternoon. Some thunderstorms may produce heavy rainfall this
afternoon. Highs in the mid 80s. South winds around 10 mph.
Chance of rain near 100 percent. Heat index values in the mid
90s.
.TONIGHT...Showers. A chance of thunderstorms, mainly until
midnight. Some thunderstorms may produce heavy rainfall until
midnight. Some thunderstorms may produce heavy rainfall after
midnight. Humid with lows in the lower 60s. Southeast winds
around 10 mph. Chance of rain near 100 percent.
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy with showers likely in the morning, then
partly sunny with a chance of showers in the afternoon. Highs in
the lower 70s. North winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain
70 percent.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 30 percent chance of
showers. Lows in the upper 50s. North winds 10 to 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly sunny. Highs in the upper 70s. Light and
variable winds.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 60s.
.THURSDAY...Partly sunny with a chance of showers. Highs in the
lower 80s. Chance of rain 40 percent.
.THURSDAY NIGHT AND FRIDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper
50s. Highs in the mid 70s.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 50s.
.SATURDAY THROUGH SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. Highs in the mid 70s.
Lows in the mid 50s.
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Western Essex-
Including the cities of Lake Placid and Newcomb
326 AM EDT Mon Aug 8 2022
.TODAY...Partly sunny with a chance of showers and thunderstorms
this morning, then showers with a chance of thunderstorms this
afternoon. Some thunderstorms may produce heavy rainfall this
afternoon. Highs in the mid 80s. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
Chance of rain near 100 percent.
.TONIGHT...Showers with a chance of thunderstorms until midnight,
then showers likely with a slight chance of thunderstorms after
midnight. Some thunderstorms may produce heavy rainfall until
midnight. Some thunderstorms may produce heavy rainfall after
midnight. Humid with lows in the mid 60s. Southwest winds around
10 mph. Chance of rain near 100 percent.
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy with showers likely in the morning, then
partly sunny with a chance of showers in the afternoon. Highs in
the lower 70s. West winds around 10 mph, becoming northwest in
the afternoon. Chance of rain 70 percent.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 30 percent chance of
showers. Lows in the upper 50s. North winds around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly sunny. Highs in the mid 70s. Light and
variable winds.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 50s.
.THURSDAY...Partly sunny with a chance of showers. Highs in the
upper 70s. Chance of rain 40 percent.
.THURSDAY NIGHT AND FRIDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 50s.
Highs in the lower 70s.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 50s.
.SATURDAY THROUGH SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. Highs in the mid 70s.
Lows in the lower 50s.
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YEREVAN, Armenia (AP) — Armenia’s authorities on Friday called on the country’s international allies to put pressure on Azerbaijan after accusing it of carrying out a three-day blockade of humanitarian aid to Nagorno-Karabakh.
The accusations mark another flashpoint in the tense relationship between Armenia and Azerbaijan which have fought over the breakaway region for decades.
The Armenian Deputy Foreign Minister, Vahan Kostanyan, accused Azerbaijan of blocking the so-called Lachin Corridor and demanded international allies step in to allow 19 trucks with 400 tons of humanitarian aid to pass. According to Armenian authorities, the trucks have been stuck there since the evening of July 26.
“The additional pressure of our international partners on Baku is very important. We have heard statements from our various colleagues, but we don’t think this is enough,” he said.
Kostanyan previously also accused Azerbaijan of ignoring a ruling by the International Court of Justice ordering Azerbaijan authorities to ensure unimpeded movement in the Lachin Corridor, the only road from Armenia into Nagorno-Karabakh.
The ongoing dispute over the road has impeded food supplies to the region and aggravated tensions between Azerbaijan and Armenia, which have fought two wars since the end of Soviet rule.
Nagorno-Karabakh had substantial autonomy under the Soviet Union and came under control of ethnic Armenian forces backed by the Armenian military in 1994 at the end of years of separatist fighting. Armenian forces also took sizable territory surrounding Nagorno-Karabakh itself.
In 2020, Azerbaijan regained most of that surrounding territory and pieces of Nagorno-Karabakh itself in a war which killed about 6,800 soldiers. Under a Russia-brokered armistice, transit along the Lachin Corridor was to continue under the guarantee of Russian peacekeepers.
According to Armenian media, trucks and foreign diplomats are currently in the village of Kornidzor on Armenia’s border with Nagorno-Karabakh, which is at one end of the Lachin Corridor.
Azerbaijan’s Foreign Ministry said that it viewed Armenia’s attempt to send a convoy to Nagorno-Karabakh “under the guise of ‘humanitarian aid’” as a violation of Azerbaijan’s “territorial integrity and sovereignty.” Azerbaijan also accuses Armenia of smuggling weapons into Nagorno-Karabakh.
The latest flare-up comes weeks following talks in Brussels and Washington aimed at calming tensions between the two countries after Azerbaijan opened a checkpoint on the Lachin Corridor in April. At that point, the road had already been blocked for four months by demonstrators who were protesting what they claimed to be illegal mining and other ecological abuses by Armenians in the area. | https://www.koin.com/news/international/ap-armenia-calls-on-allies-to-help-get-aid-to-nagorno-karabakh-during-tensions-with-azerbaijan/ | 2023-07-29 10:08:23 | 0 | https://www.koin.com/news/international/ap-armenia-calls-on-allies-to-help-get-aid-to-nagorno-karabakh-during-tensions-with-azerbaijan/ |
NEW YORK (AP) — The Latest on the U.S. Open tennis tournament (all times local):
11:05 p.m.
Iga Swiatek has reached the U.S. Open final and will play for her third Grand Slam title.
The No. 1 seed from Poland rallied for a 3-6, 6-1, 6-4 victory over Aryna Sabalenka and will face No. 5 seed Ons Jabeur on Saturday.
Swiatek won her second French Open title this year.
Sabalenka, the No. 6 seed, fell to 0-3 in Grand Slam semifinals.
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10:15 p.m.
Iga Swiatek has sent the second U.S. Open women’s semifinal to a third set.
The No. 1 seed from Poland won the second set 6-1 after No. 6 seed Aryna Sabalenka took the opener 6-3.
Swiatek turned around the match by breaking Sabalenka’s serve three times in the second set.
Sabalenka is trying to reach her first Grand Slam final. Swiatek has won the French Open twice.
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9:35 p.n.
Aryna Sabalenka is a set away from her first Grand Slam final.
The No. 6 seed from Belarus won the first set 6-3 against top-ranked Iga Swiatek.
Sabalenka has lost both previous times she reached a major semifinal, including last year at the U.S. Open against eventual runner-up Leylah Fernandez.
The winner will play No. 5 Ons Jabeur on Saturday.
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8:55 p.m.
Iga Swiatek and Aryna Sabalenka have begun their match that will determine the second women’s finalist.
The top-ranked Swiatek is hoping to add a U.S. Open title to her two French Open championships. The No. 6-seeded Sabalenka has never played for a Grand Slam title, losing in the U.S. Open semifinals last year.
The winner will play No. 5 seed Ons Jabeur on Saturday.
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8:25 p.m.
Ons Jabeur dominantly advanced to her second straight Grand Slam final, beating Caroline Garcia 6-1, 6-3.
The No. 5 seed from Tunisia will play top-seeded Iga Swiatek or No. 6 Aryna Sabalenka on Saturday.
Jabeur lost in a bid for her first major title at Wimbledon, where she was beaten by Elena Rybakina in three sets in the final.
Garcia, the No 17 seed from France, had won 13 straight matches and hadn’t dropped a set at the U.S. Open.
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8 p.m.
Ben Bartram has become the first player to win a junior wheelchair match at a Grand Slam tournament.
The 17-year-old from Britain, who is the No. 1 seed in the boys’ wheelchair singles division, beat 15-year-old Ivar van Rijt 6-1, 6-2 on Thursday.
The U.S. Open this year became the first of the four major tournaments to have a junior wheelchair division.
The men’s and women’s fields were also expanded to 16 players. Top seeds Diede de Groot and Shingo Kunieda won their quarterfinal matches Thursday in those events.
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7:45 p.m.
Ons Jabeur has raced to a surprisingly easy 6-1 lead over Caroline Garcia in the women’s semifinals.
Garcia has won 13 straight matches and hadn’t dropped more than four games in any set during her first five matches in Flushing Meadows.
But the No. 17 seed from France looked overwhelmed in her first Grand Slam semifinal, making 14 unforced errors while winning only 13 points in the 23-minute set.
Jabeur, the No. 5 seed from Tunisia, is bidding for her second straight major final.
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7:20 p.m.
Ons Jabeur and Caroline Garcia are on the court in the opening match of the women’s semifinals.
The fifth-seeded Jabeur is trying to reach her second straight Grand Slam final. Garcia, seeded 17th, is in a major semifinal for the first time.
That match was preceded by a moment of silence to commemorate the passing of Queen Elizabeth II.
The winner will face either top-ranked Iga Swiatek or No. 6 Aryna Sabalenka for the title.
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6 p.m.
Rajeev Ram and Joe Salisbury will play for a second straight U.S. Open men’s doubles title after fighting off the Colombian team of Juan Sebastian Cabal and Robert Farah.
The top seeds won 7-5, 4-6, 7-6 (6) in a match that lasted 3 hours, 12 minutes.
That put the American Ram and Britain’s Salisbury a win away from joining only Todd Woodbridge and Mark Woodforde as teams to defend a U.S. Open men’s doubles title in the professional era, dating to 1968. The Hall of Famers from Australia won in 1995 and 1996.
In Friday’s final, Ram and Salisbury will meet the No. 2-seeded team of Wesley Koolhof and Neal Skupski, who downed the third-seeded duo of Marcelo Arevalo and Jean-Julien Rojer 6-4, 7-5.
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5:30 p.m.
The women’s semifinals take place under the lights of Arthur Ashe Stadium, with Ons Jabeur facing Caroline Garcia in the opening match before top-ranked Iga Swiatek meets Aryna Sabalenka.
Swiatek is the only major champion left, having won her second French Open title this summer. She also reached the Australian Open semifinals and is 19-2 in Grand Slam tournaments this year.
The No. 6-seeded Sabalenka lost last year in the U.S. Open semifinals, which remains her best performance in a major.
Jabeur is bidding for a second straight major final, having made her deepest run yet at Wimbledon. The No. 5 from Tunisia is 5-0 in semifinal matches this season.
In the surging Garcia, she meets a player who has won 13 straight matches. Seeded 17th, the Frenchwoman’s first career Grand Slam appearance will send her back into the top 10 next week.
The U.S. Tennis Association announced there would be a moment of silence before the first semifinal match “to commemorate the passing of Queen Elizabeth II.”
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WFO CORPUS CHRISTI Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Monday, September 26, 2022
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SPECIAL WEATHER STATEMENT
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Corpus Christi TX
529 PM CDT Mon Sep 26 2022
...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of southwestern Nueces,
west central Jim Wells and northwestern Kleberg Counties through 600
PM CDT...
At 528 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Ben Bolt, or 11 miles south of Alice, moving southwest at 15 mph.
HAZARD...Winds in excess of 40 mph and pea size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is
possible.
Locations impacted include...
Alice, Ben Bolt, Alice Acres and Palito Blanco.
This includes US Highway 281 between mile markers 676 and 690.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
LAT...LON 2754 9823 2759 9823 2782 9801 2770 9780
2746 9794
TIME...MOT...LOC 2228Z 045DEG 15KT 2759 9804
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.25 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH
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LONDON (AP) — Members of the U.K. royal family appeared in public Thursday for the first time since the publication of Prince Harry’s explosive memoir, touring charities and a hospital as they got on with the task of being working royals.
Prince William and Kate seemed relaxed as they arrived at Royal Liverpool University Hospital in the home city of The Beatles, but they were confronted by a man outside the media area in blustery conditions who appeared to say: “Do you ever plan to comment on Harry’s book, sir?”
The couple ignored the question and soldiered on, touring the critical care ward, meeting nurses and posing for selfies.
King Charles III, meanwhile, traveled to Scotland to meet with local groups that help combat rural isolation. After “Scotland The Brave” rang out on the pipes, Charles toured the Mid-Deeside Community Shed, near Aboyne in Aberdeenshire, and watched craft skills including wood and stone carving in action.
Harry’s book, “Spare,” offers myriad revelations and accusations, many of which have been splashed across the global media for days. In the ghostwritten memoir Harry, 38, recounts his grief at the death of his mother, Princess Diana, a fight with brother Prince William and his unease with the role of royal “spare” in the shadow of his elder sibling, who is heir to the U.K. throne.
In a series of interviews, Harry repeatedly blamed the media for his troubles, saying that unfair and intrusive coverage contributed to the rift with William. He also accuses members of the royal family of leaking stories to the media to burnish their own reputations.
And people are snapping the memoir up.
Penguin Random House announced Wednesday that first-day sales topped 1.4 million copies. By contrast, Michelle Obama’s blockbuster, “Becoming,” needed a week to reach 1.4 million when it was released in 2018.
The sales figures for “Spare” include hardcover, audiobook and e-book editions sold in the U.S., Canada and the United Kingdom. | https://www.texomashomepage.com/entertainment-news/ap-royals-appear-for-1st-time-after-publication-of-harrys-book/ | 2023-01-13 07:06:55 | 1 | https://www.texomashomepage.com/entertainment-news/ap-royals-appear-for-1st-time-after-publication-of-harrys-book/ |
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DENVER (AP) — Kevin Durant and Devin Booker needed just a little bit more offensive help, someone to take just the tiniest bit of pressure off Phoenix’s high-scoring tandem.
Along came Landry Shamet, who elevated his game — five 3-pointers, 19 points — as the Suns equalized the second-round series at 2-2 against the Denver Nuggets.
It’s the X-factors who are helping swing a series that moves back to the Mile High City for Game 5 on Tuesday night. Philadelphia also plays at Boston with that series tied at 2-all.
Durant and Booker are simply doing what stars do — shine. Same with the Nuggets in Jamal Murray and Nikola Jokic, whose 53-point performance in a 129-124 loss Sunday was overshadowed by a sideline fracas with Suns owner Mat Ishbia (Jokic drew a $25,000 fine from the league for making improper contact).
Shamet certainly stepped up for Phoenix in Game 4. The contest before, it was Cameron Payne who started in place of the injured Chris Paul and scored seven points, including a big 3-pointer early in the fourth.
Now, it’s Nuggets coach Michael Malone’s turn to find a counter. Malone hinted it could be extended minutes for veteran point guard Reggie Jackson or possibly more floor time for shooting guard Peyton Watson. It may be a change in schematics, too.
Anything to wrestle back momentum from the Suns.
“We owe it to ourselves to make sure we’re looking at everything we can do to give us our best chance of winning,” Malone said. “Whether that’s adjusting the game plan, whether that’s adjusting the rotation, everything is on the table.”
Booker was sizzling in Phoenix, shooting 79% from the floor and scoring a combined 83 points over two games.
“That’s just Book — he looks for those moments to not just make those shots but send a message to his team that he can carry us,” Suns coach Monty Williams explained. “He practices all those shots. I’ve seen it. … He would sit right here and tell you that even though he made those shots we have more work to do. That’s what I’m going to say as well.”
It was the bench that provided quite a boost for the Suns in Game 4. The reserves for the Suns outscored the Nuggets’ reserves by a 40-11 margin, with Shamet leading the way. Terrence Ross and Jock Landale each added eight.
“We knew this series wasn’t going to be easy. They’ve got two of the top few scorers in this league on their team,” Nuggets forward Michael Porter Jr. said. “We’ve got to figure out how to slow those guys down a little bit.”
That and finding more options to take the offensive load off Murray and Jokic, the two-time NBA MVP who’s averaging 36.5 points, 14 rebounds and 9.5 assists.
Aaron Gordon had a big performance in a Game 1 blowout with 23 points. In Game 2, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope went 4 for 4 from beyond the arc, including back-to-back swishes that erased a deficit and put the Nuggets ahead for good early in the fourth quarter.
“We have to take what they’re giving us,” said Porter, who’s 9 of 25 from deep in the series. “There are some ways that I think we can get everybody involved.”
76ERS AT CELTICS
Series tied 2-2. Game 5, 7:30 p.m. EDT, TNT
— NEED TO KNOW: James Harden’s go-ahead 3-pointer in the closing seconds of overtime proved to be what the 76ers needed to fight off a late flurry by the Celtics in Game 4 and send their Eastern Conference semifinals series back to Boston tied up at two games apiece. Both teams have lost one home game so far in the matchup, while also claiming a win on the road.
— KEEP AN EYE ON: The 76ers’ rotation. Coach Doc Rivers acknowledged fatigue contributed to the Celtics being able to fight back from a 16-point deficit in the third quarter. But he plans to stick to an eight-man rotation. Harden (47) and Joel Embiid (46) led Philadelphia in minutes played in Game 4, with four starters logging 40 or more.
— INJURY WATCH: Embiid’s minutes were the most he’s played since returning in Game 2 from a sprained right knee. He acknowledged the extra time affected him late in Game 4.
— PRESSURE IS ON: The Celtics. Upon further review, Boston coach Joe Mazzulla said he would have taken a timeout following Harden’s go-ahead 3-pointer in Boston’s 116-115 overtime loss in Game 4. “Hindsight is 20/20. I should have called (a timeout) to help us get a 2-for-1 or a couple more possessions,” Mazzulla said. “Obviously, with (18.2 seconds) left, down one you want to get as many chances as you can. So I definitely learned from that.”
SUNS AT NUGGETS
Series tied 2-2. Game 5, 10 p.m. EDT, TNT
— NEED TO KNOW: The Nuggets have gone 39-7 at home this season, including 5-0 in the playoffs. “We did our job. They did their job,” Jokic said. “In the end, it’s going to be an interesting game.”
— KEEP AN EYE ON: Denver’s defense. “The two games in Denver, I felt our defense was great. We left it somewhere in the desert. It didn’t arrive in Phoenix,” Malone said. “That’s got to be paramount. If we’re going to go up 3-2 and get control of the series again, it’s got to start with defense again.”
— INJURY WATCH: Paul remains day-to-day with a left groin strain, but has been getting in some work. “He’s just getting his shots up and more than likely just seeing where he is,” Williams said. “But I haven’t gotten one official report on Chris. So nothing’s changed for me.”
— PRESSURE IS ON: Porter and the Nuggets. The team was a combined 7 of 22 from 3-point range in Game 4, including 2 of 9 from Porter. This after he hit six 3-pointers in Game 3. “Definitely a must-win,” Porter said of Game 5.
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AP Sports Writers David Brandt and Kyle Hightower contributed to this report.
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FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear’s veto of a bill aimed at transgender health care puts the state in the middle of a national fight, but with more immediate consequences as the state’s looming election offers an early test on the state-by-state assault on gender-affirming care for minors.
The veto issued Friday set off competing messages likely to be repeated until the November election — when Bluegrass State voters will decide whether to reward the Democratic governor with a second term or hand over the governor’s office to a Republican. No one seems to know yet how much weight voters will put on the transgender issue with the general election more than seven months away.
The legislation in Kentucky is part of a widespread movement, with Republican state lawmakers in other states approving extensive measures that restrict the rights of LGBTQ+ people this year, from bills targeting trans athletes and drag performers to measures limiting gender-affirming care.
Beshear framed the Republican-backed bill in Kentucky as an example of government overreach into parental rights. The sweeping bill would ban gender-affirming care for minors — one of many provisions that would affect the lives of young transgender people.
“At the end of the day, this is about my belief — and, I think, the belief of the majority of Kentuckians — that parents should get to make important medical decisions about their children, not big government,” Beshear told reporters soon after his veto.
Kentucky’s GOP-dominated legislature passed the bill by lopsided margins. Lawmakers will reconvene Wednesday for the final two days of this year’s session, when they could vote to override the veto.
Republicans took immediate aim at the governor’s veto, saying he veered too far for most Kentuckians. Republican Party of Kentucky spokesperson Sean Southard asked: “Is Andy Beshear the governor of Kentucky or California?” He predicted the governor will pay a political price for his action.
“Once this campaign is over, today may very well be remembered as the day Andy Beshear lost his bid for reelection,” Southard said Friday.
Republicans could try to capitalize on the political divide over transgender rights to motivate socially conservative voters to flock to the polls in November, when state constitutional offices are on the ballot. Several leading GOP contenders for governor were aligned in condemning Beshear’s veto.
“If the Republicans choose to make this a centerpiece of the campaign against Beshear, it’s going to hurt him,” said Scott Jennings, a Kentucky-based Republican political commentator.
Beshear cited his own religious faith as a factor in rejecting the bill, saying: “I believe every single child is a child of God.”
Twelve candidates in all are competing for the Republican nomination for governor in the state’s May primary. Beshear’s bid for a second term is drawing national attention to see if the popular incumbent can win again in the Republican-trending state. Beshear has won praise for his responses to devastating tornadoes and flooding, as well as a series of economic development successes.
The bill’s opponents say they’ve got the public on their side and predict Beshear will benefit. They pointed to statewide polling released last month showing a majority of Kentuckians believe decisions over a transgender teen’s health care should be left with the parent, not determined by the state.
“Folks who have never been involved with politics or legislation have been activated by the Kentucky General Assembly’s all-out war on LGBTQ kids,” said Chris Hartman, executive director of the Kentucky-based Fairness Campaign.
Social conservatives in Kentucky were dealt a setback in last year’s general election when statewide voters rejected a ballot measure aimed at denying any constitutional protections for abortion.
The transgender health care bill sparked emotional responses from opponents as it was fast-tracked to legislative passage by GOP supermajorities in mid-March. It would ban gender-affirming care for transgender minors. It would outlaw gender reassignment surgery for anyone under 18, as well as the use of puberty blockers and hormones, and inpatient and outpatient gender-affirming hospital services.
Doctors would have to set a timeline to “detransition” children already taking puberty blockers or undergoing hormone therapy. They could continue offering care as they taper a child’s treatments if removing them from the treatment immediately could harm the child.
The bill’s supporters say they’re trying to protect children from undertaking gender-affirming treatments they might regret as adults. Research shows such regret is rare. Gender-affirming medical treatments have long been available in the U.S. and are endorsed by major medical associations.
The bill would require school districts to devise bathroom policies that, “at a minimum,” would not allow transgender children to use the bathroom aligned with their gender identities. And it would allow teachers to refuse to refer to transgender students by the pronouns they use and would require schools to notify parents when lessons related to human sexuality are going to be taught.
Debates over transgender rights garnered considerable attention throughout Kentucky’s legislative session, but in Pike County in eastern Kentucky, the issue has been a non-factor, said Pike County Judge-Executive Ray Jones II, a Democrat who supports Beshear.
“It’s not even been an issue up here,” said Jones, a former state senator. “People are worried about inflation, they’re worried about the economy, they’re worried about jobs. Nobody’s called my office to discuss transgender issues.”
Summing up the potential political fallout from the veto, Jones said: “People who would vote because of the governor’s veto would likely not vote for him anyway.” | https://www.kron4.com/news/national/ap-us-news/veto-puts-kentucky-in-thick-of-fight-over-transgender-rights/ | 2023-03-27 01:51:32 | 1 | https://www.kron4.com/news/national/ap-us-news/veto-puts-kentucky-in-thick-of-fight-over-transgender-rights/ |
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HIROSHIMA, Japan (AP) — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s last-minute participation Sunday in the Group of Seven summit has brought intense global attention to Russia's invasion of his nation. But it has also worried atomic bomb survivors who said the high-profile visit overshadowed a rare chance to push world leaders to focus on nuclear abolishment.
Zelenskyy’s inclusion at the G7 gathering of rich-world democracies — and his pursuit of more weapons and other support for Ukraine, rather than a diplomatic pursuit to end the war — sends the wrong message, activists and victims said.
“Zelenskyy’s visit is not appropriate for Hiroshima, which is a peace-loving city,” said Etsuko Nakatani, an activist whose parents survived the Hiroshima atomic bombing in 1945.
Many Hiroshima residents hope that understanding the city's tragic past will push leaders to "take up the abolition of nuclear weapons as an urgent political issue, not an ideal,” she said. “But support for nuclear deterrence has persisted, and Russia's invasion of Ukraine seems to have justified it further.”
Yuta Takahashi, a Hiroshima-born activist, believes that Zelenskyy’s visit threatens to send a message "that justifies the need for nuclear deterrence in order to save Ukraine from becoming another Hiroshima,” he said. “It only makes us feel that Hiroshima was merely used by nuclear states to send a peace message.”
The summit started with a leaders’ visit to a peace park and a museum dedicated to those who died in the world’s first wartime atomic bombing. Kishida also planned to escort leaders to the park and museum Sunday, and to hold talks with the Ukrainian leader.
Earlier Sunday, Kishida and South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol prayed at a memorial dedicated to Korean victims of the atomic bombing. The neighbors are trying to improve ties that have been strained by disputes stemming from Japan’s brutal colonial rule from 1910 to 1945.
Kishida, who represents Hiroshima in parliament, wants to highlight the G7 commitment to nuclear disarmament and a condemnation of Russia’s threats to use atomic weapons. But he has been faulted by survivors for refusing to sign the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons, saying its lack of nuclear states makes it unworkable.
Kishida has pledged to serve as a bridge between nuclear and non-nuclear states, but critics say his promise is hollow because Japan relies on its U.S. ally's nuclear umbrella for protection and has been rapidly expanding its military.
Kunihiko Sakuma, who was exposed as a baby to radiation from the bombing, said that G7 leaders should focus more on diplomatic efforts to end the war.
The G7 leaders issued a joint statement on nuclear disarmament that calls for the continued non-use of nuclear weapons, transparency and dialogue between nuclear and non-nuclear states, but it justifies nuclear weapons meant to “serve defensive purposes, deter aggression and prevent war and coercion.”
Zelenskyy has consistently called for Western fighter jets to bolster his country’s defenses.
On Friday, U.S. President Joe Biden announced his support for training Ukrainian pilots on U.S.-made F-16 fighter jets, a precursor to eventually providing those aircraft to Ukraine.
The G7 leaders have rolled out a new wave of global sanctions on Moscow as well as plans to enhance the effectiveness of existing financial penalties meant to constrain Russian President Vladimir Putin’s war effort.
The International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons, a coalition of non-governmental organizations that received a Nobel peace prize for working on the 2017 adoption of the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons, said G7 leaders have failed to meaningfully acknowledge the humanitarian consequences of nuclear weapons or meet the demands of the bomb victims, called hibakusha, for concrete steps to eliminate nuclear weapons.
“Instead of rising to meet the urgency and weight of this moment, the G7’s inaction is an insult to the hibakusha, and the memory of those who died in Hiroshima,” ICAN said. | https://www.expressnews.com/news/world/article/japanese-atomic-bomb-survivors-worry-zelenskyy-s-18110697.php | 2023-05-21 04:02:43 | 1 | https://www.expressnews.com/news/world/article/japanese-atomic-bomb-survivors-worry-zelenskyy-s-18110697.php |
Notre Dame of Maryland University will admit male students to its freshman class beginning in fall 2023, the university announced Tuesday.
The board of trustees voted unanimously Monday to approve the change, after a task force examined enrollment data for women’s colleges and other undergraduate programs, according to a statement from the university.
Fewer than 2 percent of female students enroll at private, nonprofit women’s colleges and universities, Notre Dame said. In addition to women’s declining interest in single-sex education, the school cited higher education gaps for men, who graduate from college at lower rates than female students.
As of 2020, there were 36 women’s colleges in the United States, down from 230 in 1960, according to the Women’s College Coalition.
“By going co-ed, Notre Dame of Maryland University is uniquely positioned to deliver on its mission to advance inclusive and transformational education to more women and men and to equip them to realize their goal of attaining a college degree,” said Dr. Marylou Yam, the school’s president, in a statement.
[ From the archives: 1990: Goucher adjusts to going coed ]
Founded in 1895 by the School Sisters of Notre Dame, Maryland’s only all-women’s undergraduate institution was the first Catholic college to allow women to earn four-year degrees. The founders approved the change, the university said.
“The School Sisters of Notre Dame established an enduring legacy that continues to guide Notre Dame of Maryland University into the future. Their future-focused vision and spirit still animate this community of faith, learning, and service,” said Charmaine Krohe, provincial leader of the SSND Atlantic-Midwest Province, in a statement.
The Baltimore private university first admitted men to its weekend adult undergraduate program in 1975 and its graduate programs became coed in 1984.
Male students can apply now for the fall 2023 class, and the school’s nursing program already is accepting male transfer students. They will live in Doyle Hall, a residence hall that already houses men, while Meletia Hall will remain an all-female dorm “for the next few years,” the school said on its website. Sports teams for men will be added next year.
The private university, formerly called the College of Notre Dame, has a 60-acre campus in Homeland and enrolls about 2,200 students, of which about 800 were undergraduates in fall 2021. | https://www.baltimoresun.com/education/bs-md-notre-dame-maryland-coed-20220914-cmt4kmloafabdhelbk536q566a-story.html | 2022-09-14 00:45:01 | 0 | https://www.baltimoresun.com/education/bs-md-notre-dame-maryland-coed-20220914-cmt4kmloafabdhelbk536q566a-story.html |
President Biden will travel to Florida later this month to rally with Democrats, with leading Senate and gubernatorial races on the ballot there in November.
Biden will travel to Orlando on Sept. 27, the White House announced Friday. He will attend a Democratic National Committee rally while there, the latest instance of Biden addressing a gathering of Democrats ahead of the midterms.
It will mark Biden’s second trip to the state as president. He previously visited to tour the site of the Surfside Condo collapse.
Biden has held recent events in Maryland, Michigan, Wisconsin and Pennsylvania to boost Democrats, though not every member of the party on the ticket in November has opted to appear alongside him.
In Florida, where Biden lost in 2020 by nearly 400,000 votes in part due to an erosion of support among Hispanic voters, Democrats are hoping to win up and down the ticket.
Rep. Val Demings (D) is running against Sen. Marco Rubio (R), while former Rep. Charlie Crist (D), the onetime governor of the state, is running against Gov. Ron DeSantis (R).
Polls show Republicans ahead in both races, but Democrats believe that momentum from the Supreme Court decision to strike down Roe v. Wade, as well as DeSantis’s growing and controversial national profile, could help them pull an upset.
DeSantis made headlines in recent days by flying a group of migrants to Martha’s Vineyard in Massachusetts, which the White House decried as a “cruel” political stunt. | https://www.fox16.com/hill-politics/biden-to-rally-with-democrats-in-florida-this-month/ | 2022-09-16 17:49:46 | 1 | https://www.fox16.com/hill-politics/biden-to-rally-with-democrats-in-florida-this-month/ |
Ex-firefighter gets prison for Jan. 6 extinguisher attack
(AP) – A retired firefighter who threw a fire extinguisher at police officers during the U.S. Capitol riot was sentenced on Tuesday to more than four years in prison.
Robert Sanford struck two police officers in the head with the fire extinguisher that he threw as he stormed the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, with a mob of Donald Trump supporters. He also threw an orange traffic cone at a Capitol police sergeant.
“Sanford also hurled obscenities and insults at the law enforcement officers on the Lower West Terrace, calling them ‘traitors,’” a prosecutor, Janani Iyengar, wrote in a court filing.
One of the officers struck by the fire extinguisher had a bump and swelling on his head; the other had a headache and went to a hospital for a medical exam, prosecutors said.
U.S. District Judge Paul Friedman sentenced Sanford to four years and four months in prison followed by three years of supervised release, according to an online court record. Federal prosecutors had recommended a prison sentence of five years and 11 months.
Sanford, 57, of Boothwyn, Pennsylvania, worked as a firefighter for 26 years before retiring in 2020. A fire extinguisher is “an instrument that he was uniquely familiar with and should have known how much damage it could cause,” the prosecutor wrote.
Sanford traveled to Washington, D.C., with friends from Pennsylvania on bus trip organized by the conservative activist group Turning Point USA. He listened to speeches at Trump’s “Stop the Steal” rally before joining the crowd that marched over to the Capitol and disrupted the joint session of Congress for certifying Democrat Joe Biden’s electoral victory over Trump.
Sanford was arrested on Jan. 14, 2021. He has been jailed since he pleaded guilty last September to assaulting, resisting or impeding police officers using a dangerous weapon — a felony punishable by a maximum of 20 years in prison.
Sanford began to work with a specialist in cult deprogramming in August 2022 and was confronted with “facts” about the baseless conspiracy theory that Democrats stole the 2020 presidential election from Trump, according to defense attorney Andrew Stewart.
“Even after he was incarcerated, he participated in regular discussions designed to challenge his ideology and belief structure, then help him understand how and why he developed the beliefs that led him to make the decisions that he did on January 6,” Stewart wrote in a court filing.
Sanford believed that police had attacked him and others without provocation when he picked up and threw what felt like an empty fire extinguisher, his lawyer said.
“Certainly, this is not a justification for his action nor is it intended to be,” Stewart wrote.
More than 1,000 people have been charged with federal crimes related to the Jan. 6 riot. Over 600 of them have pleaded guilty or been convicted after trials decided by a jury or judge. Over 450 of them have been sentenced, with over half getting terms of imprisonment ranging from seven days to 10 years.
More than 100 police officers were injured during the Jan. 6 riot.
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LONDON (AP) — All hail the rising sun.
A seemingly curious alliance of druids, pagans, hippies, local residents, tourists and costumed witches and wizards are gathering around a prehistoric stone circle on a plain in southern England to express their devotion to the sun, or to have some communal fun.
They will stay and celebrate at Stonehenge for the night and greet sunrise on Wednesday, which will be the longest day in the Northern Hemisphere.
All over the U.K., optimism will reign supreme as summer officially starts. It’s no coincidence that the nearby Glastonbury Festival, one of the world’s biggest music events, opens its doors on Wednesday, too. Both Stonehenge and Glastonbury supposedly lie on ley lines — mystical energy connections across the U.K.
For the thousands making the pilgrimage to Stonehenge, approximately 80 miles (128 kilometers) southwest of London, it is more than looking forward to Elton John at Glastonbury or a few ciders in the sun.
For druids, modern-day spiritualists linked to the ancient Celtic religious order, Stonehenge has a centuries-long importance, and they will be there to perform dawn rituals around the solstice in their traditional white robes. It’s effectively all about the cycle of life, of death and rebirth.
This year, the summer solstice at Stonehenge goes from 7 p.m. Tuesday through 8 a.m. Wednesday. For this one night, worshippers are allowed to spend the night inside the stone circle. Others chant or play their acoustic guitars. Alcohol is prohibited, as are sound systems. Bring a blanket, but no sleeping bags, please. And definitely, no climbing on the stones.
The rules have been tightened over the decades, certainly during the coronavirus pandemic. Back in the less-restrained past, tens of thousands would travel by foot, car, bus or motorcycle to worship at the solar temple, or just have a bit of fun.
It is a symbol of British culture and history and remains one of the country’s biggest tourist draws, despite the seemingly permanent traffic jams on the nearby A303 highway, a popular route for motorists traveling to and from the southwest of England.
Stonehenge, one of the world’s most famous prehistoric monuments and a World Heritage Site, was built on the flat lands of Salisbury Plain in stages starting 5,000 years ago, with the unique stone circle erected in the late Neolithic period about 2,500 B.C. Some of the stones, the so-called bluestones, are known to have come from the Preseli Hills in southwest Wales, nearly 150 miles (240 kilometers) away, but the origins of others remain a mystery.
The site’s meaning has been the subject of vigorous debate, with some theories seemingly more outlandish, if not alien, than others.
English Heritage, a charity that manages hundreds of historic sites, notes several explanations — from Stonehenge being a coronation place for Danish kings, a druid temple, a cult center for healing, or an astronomical computer for predicting eclipses and solar events.
The charity said the most generally accepted interpretation “is that of a prehistoric temple aligned with the movements of the sun.”
After all, the stones match perfectly with the sun at both the summer and winter solstices. On the summer solstice, the sun rises behind the Heel Stone in the northeast part of the horizon and its first rays shine into the heart of the stone circle. When the sky is clear, those rays are a triumphant spectacle to behold.
But, let’s be honest, that’s not always the case during the British summer. After weeks of dry and sunny weather, the forecast for Tuesday night and Wednesday morning is a bit iffy.
It’s time to pray to the sun king. | https://who13.com/news/international-news/ap-international/thousands-gather-at-stonehenge-for-annual-ritual-marking-the-summer-solstice/ | 2023-06-21 04:09:28 | 0 | https://who13.com/news/international-news/ap-international/thousands-gather-at-stonehenge-for-annual-ritual-marking-the-summer-solstice/ |
WASHINGTON (AP) — The solid U.S. jobs report for October underscores why the Federal Reserve needs to raise interest rates higher than it had previously forecast in order to control inflation, Neel Kashkari, president of the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis, said Friday.
In an interview with The Associated Press, Kashkari said that at the Fed’s next meeting in December, he expects to issue a higher forecast for where the central bank’s benchmark rate will be next year than he did in September. He declined to specify how high a rate he envisions for 2023.
Friday’s jobs data showed that hiring is “quite healthy” despite some slowing in recent months, Kashkari said.
“That tells me we have more work to do to try to cool down the economy and bring demand and supply into balance,” he added.
The Fed has raised its key short-term rate six times this year, the last four times by an unusually large three-quarters of a point, in a strenuous effort to curb inflation. Prices are accelerating at nearly the fastest pace in four decades.
To achieve that goal, the central bank hopes to moderate consumer and business spending, slow hiring and reduce economic growth. Yet the risk is rising that the Fed could go so far as to tip the economy into a recession.
Kashkari has generally supported higher rates. He has taken a hawkish line with inflation this year, after having expressed more dovish sentiments in the past. (“Hawks” typically support higher rates to throttle inflation, while “doves” generally prefer lower rates to bolster hiring.)
On Wednesday, after the Fed’s latest policy meeting, Chair Jerome Powell opened the door to smaller rate hikes in coming months. He added that a step down to a half-point increase could occur at the Fed’s next meeting in December or early next year.
But Powell also cautioned that the Fed would likely elevate its key rate higher than it had projected in September — a sentiment Kashkari echoed Friday.
Each quarter, the Fed issues economic and policy projections. In September, central bank officials forecast that they would raise their short-term rate to about 4.6% by the end of 2023. It is now in a range of 3.75% to 4%, its highest level in 14 years.
“I had interest rates in September peaking at around 4.9% in the March-April (2023) kind of time frame,” Kashkari said in the interview. “Given what I know right now, I would expect to go higher than that. How much higher than that, I don’t know.”
After its meeting Wednesday, the Fed said in a statement that when making decisions on future rate hikes, it would consider the impact of its previous increases and the fact that it can take time for the Fed’s policies to filter into the economy.
Economists took that as an acknowledgement that the Fed’s previous increases haven’t yet had their full impact, and that Fed officials are more open to giving their policies time to work, rather than piling on more hefty rate hikes.
“The Fed is starting to paint itself out of a corner,” said Claudia Sahm, founder of Sahm Consulting and a former Fed economist. The Fed’s Wednesday statement’s references to the lags between its rate hikes and their impact “was a recognition that finally, what they have done should have a notable effect on inflation next year.”
Kashkari said that, in his view, another three-quarter point hike in December is not “off the table.” But he also said the Fed has taken significant steps to wrestle inflation lower and that it is appropriate to consider a slower pace of increases.
“Four (three-quarter point hikes) in a row is a lot of tightening in a short period of time,” he said. “At some point it will be appropriate to step down” to a half point and then, at some time afterward, a quarter point, Kashkari added.
Powell said Wednesday that the Fed would not need to see signs of inflation declining to reduce its rate hikes. But Kashkari said upcoming data on jobs and inflation would impact his decision.
The Minneapolis Fed president noted there are signs inflation may cool next year, such as a sharp slowdown in home sales and smaller rent increases. But he also said he is seeing no evidence that underlying inflation — which is driven more by rising wages and services prices, such as for medical care — are improving.
That’s why Fed officials generally would like to see some weakening in job and wage growth.
“We want people to find jobs,” Kashkari said. “But for me, we also need to see some evidence that the labor market is softening at least a little bit. I’m not seeing much evidence of that.” | https://www.seattletimes.com/business/feds-kashkari-jobs-report-shows-why-more-rate-hikes-needed/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=Referral&utm_campaign=RSS_business | 2022-11-04 18:50:00 | 1 | https://www.seattletimes.com/business/feds-kashkari-jobs-report-shows-why-more-rate-hikes-needed/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=Referral&utm_campaign=RSS_business |
GETTYSBURG, Pa. — The Ma & Pa Railroad Heritage Village is turning into a military camp for the weekend.
Around 50 reenactors set up their campsites on Friday in preparation for World War II encampment weekend.
The railroad society has organized this weekend for the past six years to honor the history of the war era.
"Railroads played a key role in the mobilization for war, and the Ma & Pa, too, contributed to the war effort," Ma & Pa Preservation Society president Craig Sansonetti explained in a press release. "Due to gasoline rationing, passenger traffic more than quadrupled from 321,899 passenger miles in 1940 to 1,316,020 passenger miles in 1943, and the manufacturers the railroad served in Red Lion, Towson, and York turned from producing civilian goods to military equipment and munitions."
Historical military vehicles including Jeeps, motorcycles and trucks are on display this weekend, along with with exhibits of armaments and military supplies.
Reenactors will also put on skirmishes between the Allied and Axis Powers on both days.
People come together for World War II encampment weekend to reconnect with their heritage and remember the sacrifices earlier generations made.
"You have a polyglot of different units that come together, show what they're trying to carry forward, a heritage of what it was like when we were working together," Walter Miller, event coordinator, said. "And we just miss that spark, and I wish it would come back."
The event is free to enter, although attendees can also purchase tickets for motorcar train rides through the Muddy Creek Valley on both days. Tickets are $10 for adults and $7 for children older than 3.
The event officially started on Saturday and continues on Sunday from 1 to 5 p.m. | https://www.fox43.com/article/news/local/adams-county/reenactors-gather-for-world-war-ii-encampment-weekend-skirmish/521-83d82d8a-1446-4400-a9ee-f01cace83a70 | 2022-08-28 03:01:46 | 1 | https://www.fox43.com/article/news/local/adams-county/reenactors-gather-for-world-war-ii-encampment-weekend-skirmish/521-83d82d8a-1446-4400-a9ee-f01cace83a70 |
‘Unbelievably wild’: Turkey breaks into home, evades police capture
MIAMI TOWNSHIP, Ohio (Gray News) – A wild turkey broke through a window into an Ohio home and managed to evade capture.
The Miami Township Police Department shared body cam footage from the incident, which happened Monday evening.
Video shows the frantic turkey inside a living room with two police officers and the homeowner. One officer uses a net to attempt to capture the bird, while the homeowner records the incident on her phone, saying she may need the evidence for home insurance purposes.
The homeowner can be heard telling the officers that the bird flew through the window, shattering it. Dozens of pieces of glass are seen all over the floor.
Eventually, the officer with the net gets a hold of the bird, but just as he is trying to remove the animal from the house, the turkey escapes the net. It then manages to find its way out of the window and into the woods on its own.
The police department said this was “the first time we’ve been dispatched for wild turkey breaking into a house and then breaking out.”
It’s unclear if the turkey was injured, but police described the incident as “unbelievably wild.”
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Friends of 35 years keep promise, split $361K lottery jackpot: ‘He is a true friend’
LEXINGTON, N.C. (Gray News) - North Carolina residents and friends of 35 years followed through on a promise the two made to split any big lottery wins with each other.
Scott Edwards and Perry Charles kept that pact when Charles recently won a $361,527 Fast Play jackpot.
“I looked at the amount you could win and thought to myself, ‘Man, I want this!’” Charles said.
According to the North Carolina Education Lottery, Charles chose to wait until he got home to see if he’d won. When he saw that he had, he called Edwards and kept his word.
“He is a true friend. I know that anything he says is the truth. So, I knew he wasn’t pulling my leg,” Edwards said.
Lottery officials said the two met while working for the Winn-Dixie supermarket company.
“We always talked about if we would hit something big, it didn’t matter if we went in together to get the ticket or if we got it separate, we were going to share it,” Charles said.
According to officials, Charles bought his winning $5 Double Win ticket from a Mast Food Mart on Old U.S. 64 East in Lexington. When he purchased his ticket, the Fast Play jackpot stood at a record $723,054. A $5 ticket receives 50% of the jackpot amount.
The odds of winning a Fast Play jackpot are 1 in 320,000, as shared by the NC Lottery.
Officials said the men arrived at lottery headquarters on Wednesday and collected their prize. After taxes, they received $128,361. Both said they were looking forward to paying some bills with the money.
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WASHINGTON — The Food and Drug Administration issued an administrative stay Tuesday on the order it issued last month for vaping company Juul to pull its electronic cigarettes from the market.
The agency said on Twitter that the stay temporarily suspends the marketing denial order while it conducts further review, but does not rescind it.
The FDA issued the initial order banning Juul sales on June 23. A day later, a federal appeals court temporarily blocked the government ban.
The initial FDA action was part of a sweeping effort by the agency to bring scientific scrutiny to the multibillion-dollar vaping industry after years of regulatory delays.
To stay on the market, companies must show that their e-cigarettes benefit public health. In practice, that means proving that adult smokers who use them are likely to quit or reduce their smoking, while teens are unlikely to get hooked on them.
The FDA originally said Juul’s application left regulators with significant questions and didn’t include enough information to evaluate any potential health risks. Juul said it submitted enough information and data to address all issues raised.
A three-judge panel of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit granted Juul’s request for a hold while the court reviews the case.
On Tuesday, the FDA said it has determined “there are scientific issues unique to the Juul application that warrant additional review.”
Still, it said, the stay and the review do not “constitute authorization to market, sell or ship Juul products.” | https://www.capitalgazette.com/business/ct-biz-fda-juul-cigarettes-20220706-fqykepxitbaxpjcuiox42x24nq-story.html | 2022-07-06 16:26:19 | 0 | https://www.capitalgazette.com/business/ct-biz-fda-juul-cigarettes-20220706-fqykepxitbaxpjcuiox42x24nq-story.html |
Valeo to utilize C2A's Cybersecurity DevOps & Automation Platform to scale its cybersecurity software lifecycle management and provide greater security for its customers and modern vehicles
JERUSALEM, Jan. 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Valeo, a leading automotive supplier, and partner to automakers worldwide, and C2A Security, a leading provider of automated cybersecurity solutions for connected, autonomous, and electric vehicles announced today a strategic collaboration to enhance Valeo's cybersecurity offerings on their products in development and continuous operations. The new partnership addresses the industry's need for streamlined and efficient cybersecurity.
As cars become more software-centric and new automotive cyber regulations emerge, security increases in priority. Inefficient and manual cybersecurity can become a bottleneck for OEMs, Tier 1s, and other suppliers to create competitive products, making automated and scalable cybersecurity solutions necessary. C2A Security's partnership with Valeo will allow the automotive industry to implement automated cybersecurity, keeping security at the forefront while enabling innovation and future business.
"A software-defined architecture involves many more challenges when it comes to cyber security and we take these challenges very seriously. This is why we are partnering with C2A, which specializes in mobility cybersecurity," said Geoffroy Bouquot Group Chief Technology Officer & Senior Vice President Strategy at Valeo. "C2A is the future of cybersecurity, and with their technologies to automate security, together, we will go further in monitoring, preventing risk, identifying and mitigating vulnerabilities. This means even greater cybersecurity for our products, customers, and for your cars. We will act on the whole lifecycle of our products."
C2A Security's flagship product EVSec is an innovative cybersecurity DevOps platform that helps automotive companies manage software at scale. The platform was built to automate the compliance process for cybersecurity standards and regulations. EVSec enables developers to focus on innovation, such as new products and features, to provide more business value to the end customer while getting built-in, efficient, and streamlined cybersecurity at scale.
"This partnership enables Valeo to enhance its cybersecurity management of its products, adds another layer of confidence to Valeo's customers and turns cybersecurity to a real business enabler," said Roy Fridman, CEO of C2A Security. "We are proud to be working with Valeo on our common goal to enable the electric, autonomous, and connected mobility revolution while maintaining the safety of vehicles and their drivers across the globe."
C2A's executive team is scheduling appointments and demonstrations of their EVSec platform at CES in Las Vegas at the Westgate Hotel Suite #2913.
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National WWI Museum to open new exhibit, host Ukrainian war effort benefit
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (WIBW) - The National World War I Museum and Memorial in Kansas City will open a new exhibit and host a reception to benefit the Ukrainian war effort.
The National World War I Museum and Memorial in Kansas City says that on Feb. 23, it will open its newest exhibition, Entertaining the Troops. It said soldiers of all nations and militaries have turned to a wide variety of entertainment to distract from the terror - sports, gambling and card games, music, food and drinks, as well as organized performances and dances.
The Museum indicated that the exhibition will peek into the life of a WWI soldier beyond the battlefield. It said those in town for the 2023 NFL Draft - which will in large part take place at the museum - will have the opportunity to learn about football and other sports soldiers played to pass the time. It even said the NFL was formed in ts earliest version just after the end of the Great War in 1920.
As it opens in Exhibition Hall, officials noted that Entertaining the Troops will be included in a general admission ticket.
In March 2022, the Museum said the nation saw the rise of the Ukrainian resistance and its iconic symbol - Saint Javelin. Just a year later, it said on March 24, 2023, it will host Saint Javelin: Art, Fatih and Mobilization. It said Christian Borys, former journalist and founder of the Saint Javelin corporation as well as California-based artist Chris Shaw, who created the painting Saint Javelin is based on, will mingle with goers.
The Museum noted that the Saint Javelin painting has been on display since August 2022 and will remain on its wall until Feb. 28. It said a $30 ticket for a reception on the Paul Sunderland Glass Bridge ahead of the program will directly benefit Ukrainian aid.
For more information about the exhibits or tickets, click HERE.
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BANDA ACEH, Indonesia (AP) — Dozens of hungry and weak Rohingya Muslims were found on a beach in Indonesia’s northernmost province of Aceh on Sunday after weeks at sea, officials said.
The group of 58 men arrived on Indrapatra beach at Ladong, a fishing village in Aceh Besar district, early Sunday, said local police chief Rolly Yuiza Away. Villagers who saw the group of ethnic Rohingya on a rickety wooden boat helped them to land and then reported their arrival to authorities, he said.
“They look very weak from hunger and dehydration. Some of them are sick after a long and severe voyage at sea,” said Away, adding that the men received food and water from villagers and others as they waited for further instructions from immigration and local officials in Aceh.
At least three of the men were rushed to a health clinic for medical care, and others are also receiving various medical treatments, Away said.
The United Nations and other groups on Friday urged countries in South Asia to rescue as many as 190 people believed to be Rohingya refugees aboard a small boat that has been adrift for several weeks in the Andaman Sea.
“Reports indicate those onboard have now remained at sea for a month in dire conditions with insufficient food or water, without any efforts by States in the region to help save human lives,” the U.N. refugee agency, UNHCR, said in a statement. “Many are women and children, with reports of up to 20 people dying on the unseaworthy vessel during the journey.”
Away said it wasn’t clear where the group was traveling from or if they were part of the group of 190 Rohingya refugees that has been adrift in the Andaman Sea. But one of the men who spoke some Malay said they had been at sea for more than a month and had aimed to land in Malaysia to seek a better life and work there.
More than 700,000 Rohingya Muslims have fled from Buddhist-majority Myanmar to refugee camps in Bangladesh since August 2017, when the Myanmar military launched a clearance operation in response to attacks by a rebel group. Myanmar security forces have been accused of mass rapes, killings and the burning of thousands of homes.
Groups of Rohingya have attempted to leave the crowded camps in Bangladesh and travel by sea in hazardous voyages to other Muslim-majority countries in the region.
Muslim-dominated Malaysia has been a common destination for the boats, and traffickers have promised the refugees a better life there. But many Rohingya refugees who land in Malaysia face detention.
Although Indonesia is not a signatory to the United Nations’ 1951 Refugee Convention, the UNHCR said that a 2016 presidential regulation provides a national legal framework governing the treatment of refugees on boats in distress near Indonesia and to help them disembark.
These provisions have been implemented for years, most recently last month when about 219 Rohingya refugees, including 63 women and 40 children, were rescued off the coast of North Aceh district aboard two rickety boats.
“We urge the government of Indonesia to rescue the boats and allow them to safely disembark,” Amnesty International Indonesia’s executive director Usman Hamid said. “We also urge the Indonesian government to lead a regional initiative to resolve the refugee crisis.”
On Thursday, the U.N. special rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Myanmar, Tom Andrews, urged governments in South and Southeast Asia “to immediately and urgently coordinate search and rescue for this boat and ensure safe disembarkation of those aboard before any further loss of life occurs.”
“While many in the world are preparing to enjoy a holiday season and ring in a new year, boats bearing desperate Rohingya men, women and young children, are setting off on perilous journeys in unseaworthy vessels,” Andrews said in a statement.
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Associated Press writers Niniek Karmini in Jakarta, Indonesia and Grant Peck in Bangkok contributed to this report. | https://www.wjhl.com/news/international/ap-58-weak-rohingya-land-on-indonesian-beach-after-weeks-at-sea/ | 2022-12-26 18:25:30 | 1 | https://www.wjhl.com/news/international/ap-58-weak-rohingya-land-on-indonesian-beach-after-weeks-at-sea/ |
Single mothers pampered with Mother's Day spa day and makeover giveaway
DALLAS - In honor of Mother's Day, five lucky single mothers got a spa day and makeover in Downtown Dallas Wednesday thanks to local businesses.
In April, Shear Diva Artistry Salon and Spa's asked people on social media to nominate a hard-working single mother who deserved to be pampered and given a makeover.
READ MORE: Americans plan to spend 24% less on Mother’s Day this year due to inflation
"I want these moms to walk away feeling valued. Feeling empowered. Feeling appreciated and loved," said Adrienne Lister, Founder and CEO of Shear Diva Artistry. "I want them to know that every second, every moment that they have put into their family, their livelihood has been worth it."
Five mothers were selected, each with a story to tell.
A FOX 4 viewer captured the images of Candice Cotton when she learned that she would be pampered, she collapsed to the floor.
Cotton is a recovering drug addict who worked to stay clean for her children and break the drug addiction cycle in her family.
"Today is all about me. It's been a long time coming," said Cotton. "Not too long ago, I wasn't in a place to receive such a blessing. I had an addiction that I had suffered for years, and it controlled every aspect of my life."
Another mother gave up her apartment to move in with her grandmother to help provide for her three children.
A third mother is in a battle with leukemia and receiving stem cell treatments while working to help pay her daughter's college tuition.
A fourth mother was nominated by her own mother for her perseverance. She balanced two jobs and nursing school while trying to raise her son.
The fifth mother works at Shear Diva Artistry. She is the mother of four daughters, one of whom recently had brain surgery. The staff member travels two hours each day to work from Temple, where her daughter is currently recovering from her procedure.
Each mother got a new outfit, gifts from sponsors and a $1,000 check.
"Just the way they are making me feel, I mean, yesterday wasn't an easy day and the day before that wasn't easy day, but guess what today is a great day. So it makes all the bad days worth it," Cotton said. | https://www.fox4news.com/news/mothers-day-spa-day-makeover-giveaway | 2023-05-12 22:06:11 | 0 | https://www.fox4news.com/news/mothers-day-spa-day-makeover-giveaway |
Royals hit 3 HRs off Javier, end Astros’ 8-game win streak
Posted/updated on: July 7, 2022 at 4:51 amAP – HOUSTON — — Whit Merrifield, Hunter Dozier and Emmanuel Rivera all homered as the Kansas City Royals roughed up Cristian Javier early and held on for a 7-4 win over Houston on Wednesday night, ending the Astros’ major league-best eight-game winning streak.
Javier (6-4) had allowed one hit in 14 innings over his last two starts, which included seven innings of a combined no-hitter against the Yankees on June 25. He struck out 27 in those two appearances, both wins. But the Royals got to him almost immediately.
Merrifield sent Javier’s third pitch into the seats in left field for his fourth homer this season. Javier walked Andrew Benintendi before Dozier’s two-out shot to the Crawford Boxes in left field made it 3-0. Rivera homered to left-center in the second.
Brad Keller (4-9) allowed five hits and four runs in 5 2/3 innings and the Royals’ bullpen shut the Astros down the rest of the way. Scott Barlow allowed one hit in a scoreless ninth for his 13th save.
“I was just real proud of the offense,” manager Mike Matheny said. “Coming out, even though the last couple of days we get something going and not being able to put it away, but (we) come back resilient and aggressive. And you can tell they believe in themselves and that’s a beautiful thing.”
Kansas City was clinging to a one-run lead entering the ninth inning before Nicky Lopez hit a ground-rule double with one out and scored on a two-out double by Andrew Benintendi. MJ Melendez followed with an RBI single that pushed the lead to 7-4.
“They jumped us early,” manager Dusty Baker said. “They were hitting the ball out of the ballpark and the game boiled down to, they really beat us in the first and the ninth. It was a bookend game for them.”
Javier yielded five runs on four hits with three walks and seven strikeouts in five innings for his first lost since June 6. His three homers allowed tied a career high after he entered the game having given up just five all season.
Matheny was asked about the key to his team’s success against Javier.
“It’s just some of that momentum,” he said. “It’s always a really good thing for an offense to have. Guys have just been building on what they’ve seen the last couple of days.”
Aledmys Díaz homered for a second straight game and Jake Meyers had two hits and two RBI. But the Astros were unable to overcome their early deficit after come-from-behind wins in the first two games of the series.
Houston cut the lead to 4-1 on an RBI double by Meyers with two outs in the second.
Benintendi walked again to open the third before scoring on a two-out double by Dozier that made it 5-1.
The Astros got within 5-3 in the fourth on Kyle Tucker’s run-scoring single and Meyers’ RBI groundout.
There were two outs in the sixth when Díaz homered to cut the lead to one and chase Keller. Reliever José Cuas loaded the bases before getting out of the jam.
TRAINER’S ROOM
Royals: Rookie INF Bobby Witt Jr. was out of the lineup a day after fouling a pitch off his right hand. X-rays Tuesday night were negative, but Matheny said he was awaiting the results of more extensive tests.
Astros: 2B Jose Altuve and 1B Yuli Gurriel got rare days off for rest. … LHP Parker Mushinski (left elbow discomfort) allowed two hits, two runs and walked two without getting an out in the first game of a rehabilitation assignment with Triple-A Sugar Land Wednesday night. He threw 20 pitches.
UP NEXT
Houston’s Justin Verlander (10-3, 2.03 ERA), whose 10 wins are tied for the major league lead, opposes Kris Bubic (1-5, 7.06) when the series wraps up Thursday.
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CA Eureka CA Zone Forecast for Sunday, August 7, 2022
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338 FPUS56 KEKA 080948
ZFPEKA
Zone Forecast Product for California
National Weather Service Eureka CA
248 AM PDT Mon Aug 8 2022
This is an average forecast over a large and geographically diverse
area. For a specific forecast for your location...please refer to
the point and click forecast on our webpage at:
Spot temperatures and probabilities of measurable precipitation
are for today, tonight, and Tuesday.
CAZ101-090100-
Coastal Del Norte-
248 AM PDT Mon Aug 8 2022
.TODAY...Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog in the morning. Highs 63 to
73. Light winds becoming west around 5 mph in the afternoon.
.TONIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening then becoming mostly
cloudy. Patchy fog overnight. Lows 48 to 58. West wind around
5 mph in the evening becoming light.
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog in the morning. Highs 62 to
72. Light winds becoming west around 5 mph in the afternoon.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog. Lows 47 to 57. South
wind around 5 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Patchy fog. Highs 63 to 73. South
wind around 5 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening then becoming
mostly cloudy. Lows 48 to 58.
.THURSDAY THROUGH FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy. Highs 64 to 75. Lows
48 to 58.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening then becoming mostly
cloudy. Lows 49 to 59.
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning then becoming partly
cloudy. Highs 65 to 75.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening then becoming
mostly cloudy. Lows 49 to 59.
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning then becoming partly
cloudy. Highs 65 to 75.
TEMPERATURE / PRECIPITATION
Crescent City 64 55 64 / 10 10
Klamath 71 53 70 / 10
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CAZ102-090100-
Del Norte Interior-
248 AM PDT Mon Aug 8 2022
.TODAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 67 to 82.
.TONIGHT...Partly cloudy. Haze through the night. Patchy valley
fog and smoke overnight. Lows 50 to 60.
.TUESDAY...Mostly sunny. Haze in the morning. Highs 67 to 82.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 47 to 57.
.WEDNESDAY...Sunny. Highs 65 to 77.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT THROUGH SUNDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 51 to 61.
Highs 73 to 88.
TEMPERATURE / PRECIPITATION
Gasquet 77 51 76 /
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CAZ103-090100-
Northern Humboldt Coast-
248 AM PDT Mon Aug 8 2022
.TODAY...Mostly cloudy until early afternoon then becoming mostly
sunny. Patchy fog in the morning. Highs 64 to 75. Light winds
becoming west around 10 mph in the afternoon.
.TONIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening then becoming mostly
cloudy. Patchy fog overnight. Lows 48 to 58. Northwest wind
around 10 mph in the evening becoming light.
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning then becoming partly
cloudy. Patchy fog in the morning. Highs 64 to 74. Light winds
becoming west around 10 mph in the afternoon.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Patchy fog. Lows 48 to 58. South
wind around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly sunny. Patchy fog. Highs 65 to 75. Southeast
wind around 5 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening then becoming
mostly cloudy. Lows 49 to 59.
.THURSDAY THROUGH SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy. Highs 64 to 76. Lows
49 to 59.
TEMPERATURE / PRECIPITATION
McKinleyville 65 54 64 / 10
Arcata 68 53 67 / 10
Eureka 67 55 66 / 10 10
Fortuna 70 54 69 /
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CAZ104-090100-
Southwestern Humboldt-
248 AM PDT Mon Aug 8 2022
.TODAY...Partly cloudy in the morning then clearing. Highs 68 to
83. Light winds becoming west around 10 mph in the afternoon.
.TONIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 50 to 60. Northwest wind around
5 mph in the evening becoming light.
.TUESDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 67 to 82. Light winds becoming
west around 10 mph in the afternoon.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 50 to 60. Northwest wind
around 5 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Sunny. Highs 69 to 84. Northeast wind around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT THROUGH FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 52 to
62. Highs 74 to 89.
.SATURDAY THROUGH SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. Highs 75 to 90. Lows
52 to 62.
TEMPERATURE / PRECIPITATION
Honeydew 78 53 78 /
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CAZ105-090100-
Northern Humboldt Interior-
248 AM PDT Mon Aug 8 2022
.TODAY...Partly cloudy. Haze and patchy smoke. Highs 74 to 89.
.TONIGHT...Partly cloudy. Patchy smoke through the night. Patchy
valley fog overnight. Lows 50 to 60.
.TUESDAY...Mostly sunny. Haze and patchy smoke. Highs 72 to 87.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Patchy smoke. Lows 48 to 58.
.WEDNESDAY...Sunny. Highs 72 to 87.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT THROUGH SUNDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 51 to 61.
Highs 81 to 96.
TEMPERATURE / PRECIPITATION
Orleans 89 55 87 /
Hoopa 84 53 85 /
Willow Creek 83 52 87 /
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CAZ106-090100-
Southern Humboldt Interior-
248 AM PDT Mon Aug 8 2022
.TODAY...Partly cloudy in the morning then clearing. Patchy
valley fog and smoke in the morning. Highs 73 to 88.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Patchy valley fog overnight. Lows 48 to
58.
.TUESDAY...Mostly sunny. Patchy valley fog in the morning. Highs
70 to 85.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Patchy valley fog. Lows 46 to 56.
.WEDNESDAY...Sunny. Highs 71 to 86.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT THROUGH SUNDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 50 to 60.
Highs 79 to 94.
TEMPERATURE / PRECIPITATION
Garberville 86 51 83 /
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CAZ107-090100-
Northern Trinity-
248 AM PDT Mon Aug 8 2022
.TODAY...Sunny. Patchy smoke. Highs 84 to 99.
.TONIGHT...Partly cloudy. Smoke in the evening. Areas of smoke
overnight. Lows 52 to 62.
.TUESDAY...Sunny. Patchy smoke. Highs 86 to 101.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Areas of smoke. Lows 48 to 58.
.WEDNESDAY...Sunny. Highs 82 to 97.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT THROUGH SUNDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 53 to 63.
Highs 92 to 107.
TEMPERATURE / PRECIPITATION
Trinity Center 91 54 86 /
Weaverville 94 56 92 /
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CAZ108-090100-
Southern Trinity-
248 AM PDT Mon Aug 8 2022
.TODAY...Sunny. Patchy smoke in the morning. Highs 78 to 93.
.TONIGHT...Partly cloudy. Patchy smoke in the evening. Areas of
smoke overnight. Lows 50 to 60.
.TUESDAY...Sunny. Patchy smoke in the morning. Highs 76 to 91.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Patchy smoke. Lows 45 to 55.
.WEDNESDAY...Sunny. Highs 74 to 89.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows 49 to 59.
.THURSDAY THROUGH FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Highs 82 to 97.
Lows 51 to 61.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Highs 82 to 97.
.SATURDAY NIGHT AND SUNDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 53 to 63. Highs
83 to 98.
TEMPERATURE / PRECIPITATION
Hayfork 93 50 91 /
Ruth 84 51 82 /
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CAZ109-090100-
Mendocino Coast-
248 AM PDT Mon Aug 8 2022
.TODAY...Mostly cloudy then becoming partly cloudy in the late
morning and early afternoon then becoming sunny. Patchy fog in
the morning. Highs 63 to 76. Northwest wind around 10 mph.
.TONIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening then becoming mostly
cloudy. Patchy fog overnight. Lows 47 to 57. Northwest wind
around 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly sunny. Patchy fog in the morning. Highs 63 to
75. West wind around 10 mph.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Patchy fog. Lows 46 to 56. North
wind around 5 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Sunny. Patchy fog. Highs 63 to 78. North wind around
10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT THROUGH FRIDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 47 to 57.
Highs 66 to 81.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 48 to 58.
.SATURDAY THROUGH SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. Highs 65 to 80. Lows
48 to 58.
TEMPERATURE / PRECIPITATION
Fort Bragg 65 53 64 / 10 10
Point Arena 63 54 62 / 10
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CAZ110-090100-
Northwestern Mendocino Interior-
248 AM PDT Mon Aug 8 2022
.TODAY...Sunny. Patchy valley fog in the morning. Highs 76 to 91.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Patchy valley fog overnight. Lows 47 to
57.
.TUESDAY...Sunny. Patchy valley fog in the morning. Highs 74 to
89.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows 46 to 56.
.WEDNESDAY...Sunny. Highs 75 to 90.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows 49 to 59.
.THURSDAY THROUGH SUNDAY...Mostly clear. Highs 83 to 98. Lows
51 to 61.
TEMPERATURE / PRECIPITATION
Leggett 74 51 74 /
Laytonville 81 51 79 /
Willits 79 50 78 /
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CAZ111-090100-
Northeastern Mendocino Interior-
248 AM PDT Mon Aug 8 2022
.TODAY...Sunny. Highs 77 to 92.
.TONIGHT...Clear. Lows 50 to 60.
.TUESDAY...Sunny. Highs 75 to 90.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows 46 to 56.
.WEDNESDAY...Sunny. Highs 75 to 90.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows 50 to 60.
.THURSDAY THROUGH FRIDAY...Mostly clear. Highs 81 to 96. Lows
51 to 61.
.FRIDAY NIGHT THROUGH SATURDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows 54 to 64.
Highs 82 to 97.
.SUNDAY...Sunny. Highs 83 to 98.
TEMPERATURE / PRECIPITATION
Covelo 88 51 85 /
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CAZ112-090100-
Southwestern Mendocino Interior-
248 AM PDT Mon Aug 8 2022
.TODAY...Mostly cloudy then becoming partly cloudy late in the
morning then becoming sunny. Patchy valley fog in the morning.
Highs 71 to 85.
.TONIGHT...Partly cloudy. Patchy valley fog overnight. Lows 48 to
58.
.TUESDAY...Mostly sunny. Patchy valley fog in the morning. Highs
71 to 84.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Patchy valley fog. Lows 48 to 58.
.WEDNESDAY...Sunny. Highs 72 to 84.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 49 to 59.
.THURSDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 74 to 89.
.THURSDAY NIGHT THROUGH SUNDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 49 to 59.
Highs 77 to 92.
TEMPERATURE / PRECIPITATION
Boonville 81 51 80 /
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CAZ113-090100-
Southeastern Mendocino Interior-
248 AM PDT Mon Aug 8 2022
.TODAY...Sunny. Highs 75 to 90.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 50 to 60.
.TUESDAY...Sunny. Highs 74 to 89.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows 49 to 59.
.WEDNESDAY...Sunny. Highs 74 to 89.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT THROUGH FRIDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 53 to 63.
Highs 81 to 96.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows 54 to 64.
.SATURDAY THROUGH SUNDAY...Mostly clear. Highs 82 to 97. Lows
54 to 64.
TEMPERATURE / PRECIPITATION
Ukiah 86 55 86 /
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CAZ114-090100-
Northern Lake-
248 AM PDT Mon Aug 8 2022
.TODAY...Sunny. Highs 78 to 93.
.TONIGHT...Clear. Lows 51 to 61.
.TUESDAY...Sunny. Highs 75 to 90.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows 47 to 57.
.WEDNESDAY...Sunny. Highs 75 to 90.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows 52 to 62.
.THURSDAY THROUGH FRIDAY...Mostly clear. Highs 82 to 97. Lows
54 to 64.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows 56 to 66.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Highs 83 to 98.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows 56 to 66.
.SUNDAY...Sunny. Highs 83 to 98.
TEMPERATURE / PRECIPITATION
Lake Pillsbury 91 46 89 /
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CAZ115-090100-
Southern Lake-
248 AM PDT Mon Aug 8 2022
.TODAY...Sunny. Highs 81 to 94.
.TONIGHT...Clear. Lows 53 to 63.
.TUESDAY...Sunny. Highs 77 to 90.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows 51 to 61.
.WEDNESDAY...Sunny. Highs 78 to 91.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows 55 to 65.
.THURSDAY THROUGH FRIDAY...Mostly clear. Highs 83 to 97. Lows
56 to 66.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows 58 to 68.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Highs 85 to 98.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows 59 to 69.
.SUNDAY...Sunny. Highs 86 to 98.
TEMPERATURE / PRECIPITATION
Lakeport 86 54 83 /
Middletown 88 53 85 /
Clearlake 91 55 87 /
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New federal law allows rollover of unused 529 funds into retirement account
Rules vary from state to state
InvestigateTV - If you are one of the almost 16 million people who have funded a 529 college savings account, you could soon be able to roll any leftover money into a retirement plan.
The SECURE 2.0 Act, which became law in December 2022, changed the 529 account rules to allow up to $35,000 to be rolled over into a Roth IRA. The change will begin in 2024.
However, Robert Farrington, founder of The College Investor, said the rules are very strict.
“It is only for the beneficiary, not the account owner. However, you can change the beneficiary on these accounts,” explained Farrington. “So, let’s say you have more than $35,000 in the 529 plan. Then you change the beneficiary, and you can put it into another child, or the beneficiary could actually be yourself.”
It’s important to note that you still have to abide by the Roth contribution limits, which are $6,500-$7,500 per year. So, it might take five or six years to move all the money into the account.
Additionally, you can only move contributions that have been in an account for more than five years.
Farrington cautioned that every state is different and has their own 529 plan rules.
“So even though Congress now allows the roll over from a 529 plan to a Roth IRA, your state might not,” he explained. “And I think people need to remember that. Plus, every state is going to have to pass new rules to make this comply with their existing rules.”
You can review your state’s 529 plan here.
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Look out for the New York Giants.
The Giants improved to 3-1 following Sunday’s 20-12 win over the Chicago Bears at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J. This is the best start for a Giants team since 2011. That team won the Super Bowl.
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Former NFL quarterback Rich Gannon gave his take on this year’s Giants.
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”You have to be really encouraged by what you see for the first four weeks of the season. A team that plays with a lot of heart. Not the most talented. The offensive line, not very good ... I feel for Daniel Jones. It’s tough playing quarterback when you don’t have the tools in your toolbox. You don’t have the players around you that can make big plays. But you’ve got to give a lot of credit to Brian Daboll ... they’re going to lean on Saquon Barkley .. and while they’re not a very talented team, I think the Giants are going to be a tough out the rest of the way. They’re well-coached, they play hard, they’re physical.”
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Jones exited Sunday’s game with a left ankle injury. Backup quarterback Tyrod Taylor stepped in to replace him, with the Giants leading 17-12. But Taylor sustained his own injury midway through the fourth quarter, getting hit in the head while running, which forced him to leave the game as well. Running back Saquon Barkley was essentially inserted into the quarterback position for three plays before Jones returned to the game.
The Giants were still able to pull off the win and will next face the Green Bay Packers on Sunday in London.
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Chevrolet revealed the first electrified Corvette in January in the form of the 2024 Corvette E-Ray.
It goes on sale later this year but the rights to the first example, the car with a VIN ending in 001, have already been sold.
The rights were put under the hammer at Barrett-Jackson’s auction that took place over the weekend in West Palm Beach, Florida, and the final price paid was $1.1 million. That’s more than 10 times the car’s starting price of $104,295.
All proceeds from the sale will be donated by Chevy to DonorsChoose, a charity that enables individuals to donate directly to public school classroom projects.
Similarly, the rights to the first 2023 Corvette Z06 were sold via charity auction last year for $3.6 million, and prior to that the rights to the first C8-generation Corvette were sold for $3 million. In both cases the buyer was Rick Hendrick, chairman and CEO of Hendrick Automotive Group. The identity of the latest buyer hasn’t been revealed.
The Corvette E-Ray shares its wide-body design with the Corvette Z06, but its powertrain is very different. The car combines the Corvette Stingray’s 6.2-liter V-8 with a single electric motor for a combined 655 hp. The motor is mounted at the front axle, which also makes this the first Corvette with all-wheel drive.
While the peak output is 15 hp shy of the Z06, the E-Ray sprints from 0-60 mph 0.4 seconds quicker, in just 2.5 seconds. It also covers the quarter mile in 10.5 seconds, a tenth quicker than the Z06.
A convertible body style is also available, and it’s priced from $111,295. It’s possible the rights to the first E-Ray convertible will also go under the hammer.
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New report details missed chances to stop Uvalde shooting
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — A police officer armed with a rifle watched the gunman in the Uvalde elementary school massacre walk toward the campus but did not fire while waiting for permission from a supervisor to shoot, according to a sweeping critique released Wednesday on the tactical response to the May tragedy.
Some of the 21 victims at Robb Elementary School, including 19 children, possibly “could have been saved” on May 24 had they received medical attention sooner while police waited more than an hour before breaching the fourth-grade classroom, a review by a training center at Texas State University for active shooter situations found.
The report is yet another damning assessment of how police failed to act on opportunities that might have saved lives in what became the deadliest school shooting in the U.S. since the slaughter at Sandy Hook Elementary School in 2012.
“A reasonable officer would have considered this an active situation and devised a plan to address the suspect,” read the report published by the university’s Advanced Law Enforcement Rapid Response Training program.
Authors of the 26-page report said their findings were based off video taken from the school, police body cameras, testimony from officers on the scene and statements from investigators. Among their findings:
— It appeared that no officer waiting in the hallway during the shooting ever tested to see if the door to the classroom was locked. The head of Texas’ state police agency has also faulted officers on the scene for not checking the doors.
— The officers had “weapons (including rifles), body armor (which may or may not have been rated to stop rifle rounds), training, and backup. The victims in the classrooms had none of these things.”
— When officers finally entered the classroom at 12:50 p.m. — more than an hour after the shooting began — they were no better equipped to confront the gunman than they had been up to that point.
— “Effective incident command” never appears to have been established among the multiple law enforcement agencies that responded to the shooting.
The gunman, an 18-year-old with an AR-15-style semi-automatic rifle, entered the building at 11:33 a.m. Before that a Uvalde police officer, who the report did not identify, saw the gunman carrying a rife toward the west hall entrance. The officer asked a supervisor for permission to open fire, but the supervisor “either did not hear or responded too late,” the report said.
When the officer turned back toward the gunman, he already gone inside “unabated,” according to the report.
The officer was 148 yards away from the door, which the report said was within the range of his rifle, and allegedly said he was concerned that an errant shot could have penetrated the school and injured students inside.
“Ultimately, the decision to use deadly force always lies with the officer who will use the force. If the officer was not confident that he could both hit his target and of his backdrop if he missed, he should not have fired,” the report read.
The report is one of multiple fact-finding reviews launched in the aftermath of the worst school shooting in Texas history. A committee formed by Texas legislators has also interviewed more than 20 people, including officers who were on the scene, behind closed doors for several weeks. It is unclear when they will release their findings.
It follows testimony last month in which Col. Steven McCraw, director of the Texas Department of Public Safety, told the state Senate that the police response was an “abject failure.” He pinned particular blame on Chief Pete Arredondo, saying that as on-scene commander the Uvalde schools police chief made “terrible decisions” and stopped officers from confronting the gunman earlier.
Arredondo has tried to defend his actions, telling the Texas Tribune that he didn’t consider himself the commander in charge of operations and that he assumed someone else had taken control of the law enforcement response. He said he didn’t have his police and campus radios but that he used his cellphone to call for tactical gear, a sniper and the classroom keys.
According to he report released Wednesday, Arredondo and another Uvalde police officer spent 13 minutes in the school hallway during the shooting discussing tactical options, whether to use snipers and how to get into the classroom windows.
“They also discussed who has the keys, testing keys, the probability of the door being locked, and if kids and teachers are dying or dead,” the report read.
McCraw said police had enough officers and firepower on the scene of the Uvalde school massacre to have stopped the gunman three minutes after he entered the building, and they would have found the door to the classroom where he was holed up unlocked if they had bothered to check it.
A lawyer for Arredondo and a spokeswoman for the Uvalde city police department did not immediately respond to requests for comment. Arredondo is on leave from his job with the Uvalde Consolidated Independent School District and resigned from his position as a city councilor last week.
Public leaders, including Texas Gov. Greg Abbott, initially praised the police response in Uvalde. Abbott said officers reacted quickly and ran toward the gunfire with “amazing courage” to take out the killer, thereby saving lives. He later said he was misled. In the days and weeks after the shooting, authorities gave conflicting and incorrect accounts of what happened. The fallout has driven recriminations and rifts between local at state authorities. On Tuesday, Uvalde Mayor Don McLaughlin and state Sen. Roland Gutierrez released a letter asking Abbott to move administration of a victims relief fund from the local prosecutor’s office to the Texas Department of Emergency Management. They wrote that they’ve received numerous complaints about District Attorney Christina Mitchell Busbee, “including the failure to timely deliver victim’s compensation resources to those in need.″
Busbee’s office declined to comment Wednesday.
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Bleiberg reported from Dallas.
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LA JOLLA, Calif. and NEW YORK, Dec. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Event technology leader Events.com announced today that it has secured a capital commitment of $100 million in the form of a Share Subscription Facility (SSF) from Gem Global Yield LLC SCS (GGY). The SSF will accelerate the company's growth strategy via acquisitions, partnerships, and organic initiatives. Under this tailored agreement, Events.com will have the ability to draw down up to $100M following an equity exchange listing.
Events.com recently acquired several companies, including the world's leading artificial intelligence and machine-learning event discovery company, an event sponsorship technology company, and a large industry-leading ticketing company. These acquisitions set a course for expansion and a major launch in 2023. The company will also announce a fourth acquisition soon and is looking to acquire additional companies.
"We are delighted that GEM has committed $100 million to Events.com," said Mitch Thrower, Co-founder and CEO of Events.com. "GEM's financing is a proven catalyst for the companies who are fortunate to partner with them. In addition to this financing, two major trends are converging in our favor: first, the massive recovery of the event sector as the world gets back together, and second, the continued growth of the experience economy. People increasingly value experiences above purchases. We're here to help people experience the most meaningful moments of their lives with the best technology available."
"We are proud of what we have accomplished, especially during the past few years," said Stephen Partridge, President, and Co-founder of Events.com. "During the most challenging times for the event industry, Events.com has supported its clients, protected participants, and has continued to achieve major product enhancements, including the successful integration of several acquisitions. This funding from GEM will help further our growth as we prepare to scale and continue to lead the industry forward. The accelerated launch of the Events.com platform and the unfolding of the Events.com story will redefine our sector, for this, we are both grateful and proud."
Global Emerging Markets ("GEM") is a $3.4 billion alternative investment group that manages a diverse set of investment vehicles and has completed over 740 transactions in 72 countries. GEM's investment vehicles provide the group and its investors with a diverse portfolio of asset classes that span the global private investing spectrum. Its family of funds and investment vehicles provide GEM and its partners with exposure to Small-Mid Cap Management Buyouts, Private Investments in Public Equities (PIPEs), and select venture investments.
For more information: https://www.gemny.com/
Events.com is a platform that helps passionate people create, promote, discover, enjoy, and make the most of every event. With its end-to-end event management solutions, Events.com gives organizers access to a suite of products for every step of the event life cycle, allowing organizers to save time and generate more revenue. Events.com offers sponsorship and promotional tools, event management software, event calendars, digital marketing services, on-site check-in, and on-site sales to make the event organizing process a smooth experience from start to finish. To power, your event with Events.com, or for more information, visit https://www.events.com
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Which chai tea is best?
Technically, “chai” means “tea” in Hindi, and what is commonly referred to as chai tea is really masala chai, a blend of black tea and spices. Whatever you want to call it, chai’s sweet, spicy flavor has made it a popular drink across the globe.
If you want to make your own chai at home, you’ll need to pick a decent chai tea, whether you opt for loose or bagged, for a classic flavor profile or something a bit different. The Tao of Tea 500 Mile Chai is an excellent loose-leaf option.
What to know before you buy chai tea
Loose vs. bagged
You can buy either loose or bagged chai tea. Loose tea generally gives you the best flavor, but bagged tea is more convenient.
- Loose: Loose chai is made up of tea leaves and whole spices that you steep and then strain or use with an infuser. It contains higher-quality leaves and spices than most bags, so the flavor is superior. However, some people don’t want the extra time and effort it takes to prepare and clean up after.
- Bagged: Chai tea bags might not give you quite the same flavor complexity you’d get from loose varieties, but the tea still tastes good. It’s much more convenient than loose tea for brewing and throwing away.
Flavor profile
Most chai has a classic flavor profile of fragrant spices, but you can also find variations.
- Classic: While there’s no rule about which spices must be in classic masala chai, most contain at least cinnamon, cardamom, cloves and ginger. Some also contain star anise, fennel seed, black or white pepper, nutmeg or allspice.
- Alternatives: You can also find alternatives to classic chai, such as vanilla chai, pumpkin spice chai or golden turmeric chai. They contain standard chai spices, plus some extras.
What to look for in a quality chai tea
Tea varieties
Chai is traditionally made with black tea. A blend of Assam and Darjeeling teas is typical, but you can find alternatives. Oolong chai has a milder flavor but is still in the black tea family. You can also find a handful of chai green teas for an even more subtle tea flavor.
Organic
Some chai claims to use organic ingredients, but if you want to make sure it’s above board, look for versions with organic certification from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. By default, this is also free of genetically modified organisms.
Resealable
Tins or resealable bags help your tea stay fresh longer. Of course, you can use your own tea canister or another container, so this isn’t a dealbreaker for most buyers.
Unbleached
If you choose tea bags, look for ones that are unbleached and free from other unwanted substances, such as dyes and adhesives.
How much you can expect to spend on chai tea
Basic boxes of tea bags and loose tea cost under $5, while the highest quality blends and large packs can cost as much as $20.
Chai tea FAQ
Is it OK to drink chai tea every day?
A. Yes, it’s perfectly safe to drink chai every day, assuming there’s no medical reason why you can’t consume caffeine or any of the spices chai contains. It’s essentially just tea with added spices, so it’s no different from drinking regular tea daily.
Can you drink chai tea without milk?
A. Although it’s traditionally served with milk, you can drink your chai however you prefer it. So, if you want to forgo milk, that’s absolutely fine. If you’re dairy-intolerant or vegan, know that it also tastes great with non-dairy milk, including oat milk and soy milk.
Is chai high in caffeine?
A. The amount of caffeine depends on the chai you choose, but it isn’t high compared to coffee or highly caffeinated teas, such as matcha. Traditional chai consists of black tea and a blend of spices, so it contains roughly the same amount of caffeine as a standard cup of black tea. Although it varies, chai and other teas contain about half as much caffeine as coffee.
However, you can also find some caffeine-free chai teas made with rooibos tea or just spices and no true tea element. These are sometimes called chai herbal teas.
What’s the best chai tea to buy?
Top chai tea
What you need to know: Perfect for serious tea drinkers, this loose-leaf chai contains curled tea leaves that are perfect for brewing using the traditional boiling method.
What you’ll love: It’s made using organic tea and spices, containing a traditional blend of black tea, cinnamon, cardamom, cloves and ginger. It’s nicely balanced with a classic flavor and is great sweetened or unsweetened.
What you should consider: Some buyers seem to receive their tea in tins and others in cardboard containers, so don’t buy it just for the tin.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Top chai tea for the money
Clipper Tea Organic Chai Herbal Tea
What you need to know: Naturally caffeine-free, it’s ideal for anyone who likes the spicy flavors of chai without the buzz.
What you’ll love: It has a complex flavor from a blend of cinnamon, fennel seed, ginger root, orange peel, licorice root, cloves and chicory. It’s USDA-certified organic and verified non-GMO. Since it comes in bags, it’s convenient to brew. Plus, the bags are unbleached and plastic-free.
What you should consider: The tea bags are individually wrapped, which isn’t the most eco-friendly option, although some people find it convenient.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Worth checking out
What you need to know: With 100 tea bags in a resealable packet, this is perfect for chai lovers who want to stock up.
What you’ll love: The eco-friendly bags are made from hemp fiber and aren’t bleached or dyed. The chai contains a blend of Assam and Keemun teas, cardamom, cinnamon, ginger, cloves and pepper. It’s certified USDA organic.
What you should consider: The spices could be stronger, so you may need two bags for mugs larger than 8 ounces.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
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Trump wanted to use IRS to target foes, former chief of staff says
(CNN) - Former President Donald Trump’s former White house chief of staff John Kelly says Trump repeatedly told him he wanted the Internal Revenue Service to investigate his political foes.
Kelly told the New York Times former FBI Director James Comey and former FBI Deputy Director Andrew McCabe were among the people Trump wanted the IRS to investigate.
The pair, both fierce critics of Trump, were ultimately selected for intensive tax audits.
The Times noted earlier this year that the odds of any one person being selected for the audit are about 1 in 30,600. That raises questions about how two of Trump’s most visible critics were both selected.
Earlier this year, the IRS denied any “politically motivated audits.”
And Kelly told the Times he believes he guided Trump away from seeking out such investigations during his tenure as chief of staff.
Still, earlier this year, the head of the IRS asked a watchdog to investigate the decision to conduct audits on the pair.
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Deputies wrangle wayward camel
FORREST COUNTY, Miss. (WDAM/Gray News) - For a pair of deputies from the Forrest County Sheriff’s Office, Sunday turned out to be anything but a normal shift.
“The sheriff’s office gets animal calls all the time, but it’s not often that the creature in question is a camel,” said the department in a social media post.
The post says Darryl and Robin Blount were driving along the Evelyn Gandy Parkway when they saw Clyde strolling outside the fence. He’s usually on the McMurray farmland with bison and zebras.
They called the sheriff’s department, and Deputy Jared Hagan and Lt. Troy Russell got there fast.
Hagen said the camel was cool and seemed to be very interested in his hat, so the officer used it to lead Clyde back to safety.
“It’s true - the good guys do wear white hats,” the sheriff’s office said.
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MENDON, Mo. (AP) — Investigators with the National Transportation Safety Board were in Missouri Tuesday trying to determine how an Amtrak train carrying more than 200 people slammed into a dump truck, killing two train passengers and the truck driver.
Amtrak’s Southwest Chief was traveling from Los Angeles to Chicago Monday afternoon when it struck a dump truck and derailed at the crossing near Mendon. It wasn’t immediately clear how many people were hurt but hospitals near the western Missouri accident scene reported receiving more than 40 patients from the crash.
The Missouri State Highway Patrol said the train was carrying about 207 passengers and crew, but Amtrak said in a statement there were 275 passengers and 12 crew. The disparity could not immediately be resolved.
The collision derailed seven cars, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol. The truck was broken into pieces.
The crossing in a rural area about 84 miles (135 kilometers) northeast of Kansas City has no lights or other signals to warn of an approaching train, and local residents have complained that the overgrowth of brush and the steep incline from the road to the tracks makes it hard to see oncoming trains from either direction.
Rob Nightingale of Taos, New Mexico, said he was dozing off in his sleeper compartment when the lights flickered and the train rocked back and forth.
“It was like slow motion. Then all of a sudden I felt it tip my way. I saw the ground coming toward my window, and all the debris and dust,” Nightingale told The Associated Press. “Then it sat on its side and it was complete silence. I sat there and didn’t hear anything. Then I heard a little girl next door crying.”
Nightingale was unhurt and he and other passengers were able to climb out of the overturned train car through a window.
It’s too early to speculate on why the truck was on the tracks, NTSB Chairwoman Jennifer Homendy said. Trains won’t be able to run on the track for “a matter of days” while they gather evidence, she said.
Mike Spencer, who grows corn and soybeans on the land surrounding the intersection a couple of miles southwest of Mendon, said everyone in the small community understands the intersection is dangerous, especially for those driving heavy, slow farm equipment.
Spencer said he had contacted state transportation officials, Chariton County commissioners and BNSF Railway, which owns the track, about the potential danger. Spencer, who is on the board of a local levy district, said the dump truck driver was hauling rock for a levy on a local creek, a project that had been ongoing for a couple days.
Messages left Tuesday with Chariton County commissioners were not immediately returned.
Passenger Dian Couture was in the dining car with her husband celebrating their 40th wedding anniversary when she heard a loud noise and the train wobbled and then crashed onto its side.
“The people on our left-hand side flew across and hit us, and then we were standing on the windows on the right-hand side of the car,” Couture told WDAF-TV. “Two gentlemen in the front came up, stacked a bunch of things and popped out the window and literally pulled us out by our hands.”
Passengers included 16 youths and eight adults from two Boy Scout troops who were traveling home to Appleton, Wisconsin, as well as high school students from Pleasant Ridge High School in Easton, Kansas, who were headed to a Future Business Leaders of America conference in Chicago.
It was the second Amtrak collision in as many days. Three people in a car were killed Sunday afternoon when an Amtrak commuter train smashed into it in Northern California, authorities said.
People have been injured or killed in at least six other accidents involving Amtrak trains since 2015. Last year, three people died and others were injured when an Amtrak derailed in north-central Montana as it traveled from Chicago to Seattle.
Amtrak is a federally supported company that operates more than 300 passenger trains daily in nearly every contiguous U.S. state and parts of Canada. The Southwest Chief takes about two days to travel from Los Angeles to Chicago, picking up passengers at stops in between.
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ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — Esperion Therapeutics Inc. (ESPR) on Tuesday reported a loss of $61.7 million in its first quarter.
The Ann Arbor, Michigan-based company said it had a loss of 79 cents per share.
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The results fell short of Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of six analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for a loss of 65 cents per share.
The biopharmaceutical company posted revenue of $24.3 million in the period, beating Street forecasts. Five analysts surveyed by Zacks expected $21 million.
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COLUMBIA, Md., Oct. 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Blend360, a global provider of data, analytics, and talent solutions for Fortune 500 companies, announced today the appointment of Rob Fuller as Senior Vice President of Technology Solutions. In his new role, Rob is responsible for developing technology advisory & solutions that will help clients maximize the power of their data.
Of Rob's appointment, Blend360's co-founder and CEO, Patrick Hennessy, commented, "As a data science-led company, we understand it all starts with data. As a global solutions company, we are committed to having world-class data engineering and platform capabilities. Rob's background, expertise, and passion are all qualities that make him the right person to build out this division for Blend."
A key component of the value Blend360 provides is helping clients maximize the power of their data by ensuring organizations are equipped with the right technology to manage the creation of insights and can turn those insights into action. "Every company struggles with the complexity of taking advantage of data, and I've been able to help clients get control of the complexity, create a plan, and then drive the technology priorities to unlock value. It is a fun challenge to balance complexity, maturity, goals, and costs to drive the best result possible" says Fuller.
Rob comes to Blend360 as a 20-year veteran in the technology space. He held a variety of senior positions. Most recently, he spent the last several years as the Managing Director of Customer Data Orchestration at Accenture. Previously he co-founded a content intelligence platform company, 8-Point Arc.
On his decision to join Blend360, Rob said, "In the past, I was able to drive sound technology investment strategies to unlock value but too often I saw those investments tied to specific service models, partner platforms, or huge enterprise transformation deals that are overly complex at low velocity. Blend360 as a nimble, fast-moving organization allows me to ensure we are doing the right things the right way for our clients at any level of transformation that makes sense for them."
The tech practice Rob is building will act as a trusted partner to organizations that can provide data solutions from end to end. "To deeply understand how to treat data like a product to get the value out takes a lot of talent and expertise – and I am so excited to build the practice out to make that a reality for our clients.", says Rob.
Blend360 is an award-winning provider of data, analytics, and talent solutions for Fortune 500 companies. The company has made the Inc. 5000 list of Fastest Growing Companies every year they have been in business and has been awarded a world-class ranking in client satisfaction for the past three years. It has over 600 employees with offices domestically in NY, MD, CO, and CA and internationally in India and EMEA.
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Adyen's latest product is already helping global fashion group AWWG (Pepe Jeans London, Hackett and Façonnable) improve its customer loyalty programs & Salesforce has built an integration to offer payments-enriched profiles to its customer base
AMSTERDAM, July 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Adyen (AMS: ADYEN), the global financial technology platform of choice for leading businesses, announces the launch of Data Connect for Marketing, a new product enabling omnichannel retailers to leverage payments data to improve marketing initiatives and provide an enhanced understanding of customers. Unique profile identifiers can link previously unidentified in-store transactions to shopper profiles, unlocking a breadth of analytics-driven use cases. Equipped with stronger customer understanding, businesses can reward customer loyalty, tailor shopper experiences, and drive value for existing customers.
With a majority of transactions (82%) occurring in physical stores but lacking customer identification, retailers face a significant "blind spot" in understanding their customers' preferences. Data Connect for Marketing removes this by providing a structured data set that integrates easily into a business' external tooling, with use cases ranging from Customer Data Platform (CDP) or Customer Relationship Management (CRM) software. Salesforce is one of the first players to build this integration to offer payments-enriched profiles to their customer base.
"Understanding the customer journey has been a major hurdle for omnichannel retail businesses," says Brian Dammeir, Global Head of Unified Commerce at Adyen. "With Data Connect for Marketing, Adyen is bridging the gap between in-store and online experiences by connecting our wealth of data to single customer profiles. This means we can support businesses to build customer loyalty, and unlock new customization and advertising opportunities through their existing Adyen integration."
Rather than relying on third-party data sources in an attempt to understand their customers, Data Connect for Marketing means businesses can now leverage their own first-party payments data to build a comprehensive customer view. This capability presents a large opportunity for businesses to enhance their loyalty offering, as Adyen's data reveals that 68% of consumers report they would like to see more personalized discounting from the retailers they shop most regularly with. Likewise, nearly half (48%) of consumers prefer retailers who remember their preferences and previous shopping behaviors to create more tailored shopping experiences.
"Our top priority is gaining a deeper understanding of our customers," commented Angel Vázquez Cabezas, Group Head of Customer Care for AWWG. "Data Connect for Marketing helps us to identify individual shoppers who make purchases with us across multiple channels, sometimes with different registrations. It means we can better communicate with individuals, with really relevant, timely experiences." AWWG is the fashion group behind global brands like Pepe Jeans London, Hackett and Façonnable.
"Harnessing the power of payments data is a game-changer for businesses to create a comprehensive customer 360 view," said Brian Landsman, Executive Vice President, Global Technology Partners at Salesforce. "Thanks to Data Connect for Marketing, teams can offer exceptional customer experiences using our Salesforce Commerce Cloud applications."
For more information about Data Connect for Marketing, read more here.
About Adyen
Adyen (AMS: ADYEN) is the financial technology platform of choice for leading companies. By providing end-to-end payments capabilities, data-driven insights, and financial products in a single global solution, Adyen helps businesses achieve their ambitions faster. With offices around the world, Adyen works with the likes of Facebook, Uber, H&M, eBay, and Microsoft.
Adyen continuously improves and expands its product offering as part of its ordinary course of business. New products and features are announced via press releases and product updates on the company's website.
About Adyen's Global Retail Report
The Global Retail Report includes insights from an online poll of 12,000 merchants across 26 different countries and 36,000 consumers, by Censuswide and Opinium between February and March 2023.
About AWWG
Founded in 2006, AWWG is a global fashion company that integrates Pepe Jeans London, Hackett and Façonnable as the main brands. It is an authorized distributor of Tommy Hilfiger and Calvin Klein in Spain and Portugal. AWWG currently has 238 stores with presence in 54 countries worldwide and a workforce of 2,800 employees.
About Salesforce
Salesforce empowers companies of every size and industry to connect with their customers in a whole new way through the power of AI + data + CRM. For more information about Salesforce (NYSE: CRM), visit: www.salesforce.com.
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Aaron Judge, Carlos Correa and Trea Turner combined for almost $1 billion in contracts. Xander Bogaerts, Jacob deGrom, Dansby Swanson, Carlos Rodón, Brandon Nimmo and Willson Contreras added up to another billion.
And that’s just nine players. Just one lucrative slice of baseball’s December spending spree.
What a difference a year makes.
It has been an epic holiday season already for several teams and players — a year after Major League Baseball locked out its players in an ugly labor dispute that delayed spring training.
Judge decided to stay with the New York Yankees for baseball’s biggest free agent deal ever, a $360 million, nine-year contract. Correa has a pending $315 million, 12-year agreement to join the New York Mets, and Turner signed a $300 million, 11-year contract with Philadelphia.
Including Thursday’s transactions, big league teams have handed out almost $2.9 billion in finalized contracts to major league free agents this offseason. That dwarfs the winter spending at this point in each of the last five years.
Through Dec. 20, 2021, that number was $1.9 billion. It was $187.4 million in 2020 — when teams were coming off the abbreviated season caused by the coronavirus pandemic — $1.6 billion in 2019, $655.95 million in 2018 and $413.25 million in 2017.
“Whether it’s ownership, whether it’s teams that fell short in the playoffs, teams that did well in the playoffs, teams that are ready to take a step from maybe a three-, four- or five-year rebuild, you look up and there’s few teams that are taking a step back,” Padres general manager A.J. Preller said during baseball’s winter meetings.
“Almost everybody (is) looking to advance forward. And that, along with some really quality players, is why it’s a very aggressive market.”
HOW DID THIS HAPPEN?
The March labor agreement that set industry rules through 2026 is one factor behind the increased spending, but there are several more forces at play.
The labor deal included an expanded playoff format, leading to more TV money for owners, and cleared the way for advertising on uniforms and helmets for the first time.
Under the five-year agreement, the luxury tax threshold rises to $244 million by the final season and tax rates remain unchanged at the initial, second and third thresholds. A new fourth threshold was added — supposedly aimed at Mets owner Steve Cohen — but it looks as if the billionaire views that hefty tax bill more like a nuisance as he pushes his team’s payroll to near $400 million.
If a more punitive threshold system, like a salary cap, had been instituted — almost certainly a popular concept among some owners — the spending likely would have been more muted this offseason.
Labor peace, of course, is good for business in general, but MLB also is in the process of dispersing the $900 million it received from The Walt Disney Co. for its remaining share of a streaming service technology company. That money is expected to go out to clubs before the end of the year.
MLB had new streaming network packages on Apple TV+ and Peacock last season, and it announced in October that fans watched more than 11.5 billion minutes of game action on MLB.TV during the regular season, a record for the streaming package.
This year’s World Series had lackluster TV ratings, and in a cord-cutting era, there are major questions about the viability of the regional sports networks that carry baseball games. Attendance was down 5% from its pre-pandemic level, but the spending indicates at least some optimism about baseball’s health.
It’s also reflective of an unusually deep free agent class. Judge is the reigning AL MVP, and Turner, Correa, Bogaerts and Swanson are All-Star shortstops. Justin Verlander won the AL Cy Young Award with Houston last season, and then signed an $86.7 million, two-year contract with the Mets.
WHAT’S NEXT?
Looming over all this spending is Los Angeles Angels star Shohei Ohtani, who can become a free agent after the 2023 season. If Ohtani gets to free agency, he likely would smash each of baseball’s financial records for player contracts.
Ohtani, who turns 29 in July, hit .273 with 34 homers and 95 RBIs this year. He also went 15-9 with a 2.33 ERA in 28 starts.
San Diego Padres third baseman Manny Machado can opt out of his $300 million, 10-year deal after the upcoming season, giving up $150 million over the final five seasons, and he almost certainly is monitoring all the money being handed out this offseason.
“People are discussing who are the free agents in ’24 and ’25 now because it’s like all a big puzzle,” San Francisco manager Gabe Kapler said. “So what happens this offseason is definitely going to impact what happens two offseasons from now.”
Machado’s decision is likely one reason why San Diego gave Bogaerts a $280 million, 11-year contract.
Also worth watching are baseball’s small-market owners, most of whom have been standing quietly off to the side since the end of the season. There is undoubtedly some private grousing going on behind the scenes, especially over some of the longer deals that dilute the intended effect of the sport’s tax system.
“We have a level of revenue disparity in this sport that makes it impossible for some of our markets to compete at some of the numbers we’ve seen,” MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred said during the winter meetings.
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March Madness is here! Here is what to know about the women’s NCAA Tournament, including the favorites and underdogs as well as key games and how to watch: TOP SEEDS
The top four seeds in the tournament are South Carolina, Indiana, Virginia Tech and Stanford. Each is in a region, some tougher than others (on paper). We break them down for you: SOUTH CAROLINA (32-0): The defending national champions are the No. 1 overall seed and the Greenville I Region breaks down favorably. It includes two teams in No. 2 seed Maryland (25-6) and No. 4 seed UCLA (23-9) who the Gamecocks beat earlier this season. South Carolina is loaded, with two-time Southeastern Conference player of the year Aliyah Boston and leading scorer Zia Cooke.
INDIANA (27-3): After a loss to Ohio State in the Big Ten Tournament semis, some wondered if the Hoosiers might miss out on a top seed. They landed it in the Greenville II Region and start against either Tennessee Tech or Monmouth. Mackenzie Holmes leads Indiana with 22.3 points and 7.3 rebounds per game. Top challengers include No. 2 seed Utah, No. 3 seed LSU and No. 4 seed Villanova, which is led by scoring sensation Maddy Siegrist.
VIRGINIA TECH (27-5): The Hokies won their first ACC Tournament championship and will lead the Seattle 3 Region. Elizabeth Kitley has stepped things up down the stretch as Virginia Tech won its final eight games. Virginia Tech could have to navigate No. 4 seed Tennessee in the Sweet 16 and No. 2 seed UConn or No. 3 seed Ohio State after that.
STANFORD (28-5): The committee looked to Stanford’s steadiness for much of the season in giving it the top seed in the Seattle 4 Region. The Cardinal are led by Cameron Brink and Haley Jones, who have combined to score more than 28 points per game this season. Look for a potential high-wattage battle for the Final Four against No. 2 seed Iowa, led by national player of the year candidate Caitlin Clark.
GAMES TO WATCH
No. 3 seed Notre Dame (25-5) vs. No. 14 seed Southern Utah (23-6), Friday. The Fighting Irish’s chances for a deep run will certainly be affected by how seriously do-everything leader Olivia Miles is hurt. She left the ACC Tournament quarterfinals two weeks ago with a knee injury.
Monmouth (18-13) vs. Tennessee Tech (22-9), Thursday, ESPNU. Monmouth, surprise winners of the Colonial Athletic Association Tournament, have not played in the NCAA tourney since 1983 and get the chance to extend its stay in a First Four contest Wednesday. Either the Hawks or the Ohio Valley Conference Tournament champions in Tennessee Tech, both 16 seeds, will have to take on top-seed Indiana on Friday.
No. 5 seed Louisville (23-11) vs. No. 12 seed Drake (22-9), Saturday. The Cardinals were a Final Four team a season ago and start their journey back as a No. 5 seed. They’ll open things against Drake (22-9), which was seeded fourth in the Missouri Valley Conference Tournament yet defeated Belmont to take the league’s automatic bid. Louisville is led by Hailey Van Lith, who’s averaged 19.2 points a game this season.
No. 4 seed Villanova (28-6) vs. No. 13 seed Cleveland State (30-4), Saturday. Villanova features one of the country’s best players in Maddy Siegrist, a two-time Big East player of year. The Wildcats are in a stacked region with top seed Indiana, No. 2 seed Utah and No. 3 seed LSU in front of them. Cleveland State won the Horizon League and made the NCAAs for the first time since 2010.
HOW TO WATCH
Every game of the women’s tournament will be available on ESPN’s networks or streaming, with fans encouraged to navigate to the “Watch” tab on ESPN’s sites. The NCAA will have a women’s basketball specific March Madness app by AT&T.
There are multiple sites listing game times and other details, including the NCAA site.
BETTING GUIDE Who’s going to win the national championship? The betting favorites as of this week to reach the Final Four are (in order): South Carolina, UConn, Stanford, Indiana, Iowa and LSU, according to FanDuel Sportsbook. The Gamecocks are a heavy favorite to become the first repeat champion in the women’s tournament since UConn won the last of four straight in 2016.
MARCH MADNESS CALENDAR Selection Sunday set the brackets for First Four games (March 15-16) and first- and second-round games (March 17-20) at multiple sites across the country.
Sweet 16 weekend brings a twist this year for the women’s teams: There will be two regional sites instead of four, with Greenville, South Carolina, and Seattle each hosting eight teams.
Where is the women’s Final Four? In Dallas, where the semifinals are March 31 and the championship game is April 2. As it happens, the men’s Final Four is a four-hour drive down the road in Houston that same weekend.
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As we speak, President Biden is speaking with President Vladimir Putin on the phone in another attempt to avoid an invasion of Ukraine. The president requested the call after U.S. intelligence officials determined Russia might strike within days. This is what national security adviser Jake Sullivan explained yesterday.
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JAKE SULLIVAN: The way that he has built up his forces and put them in place, along with the other indicators that we have collected through intelligence, makes it clear to us that there is a very distinct possibility that Russia will choose to act militarily, and there is reason to believe that that could happen on a reasonably swift timeframe.
SIMON: NPR's Ron Elving joins us. Ron, thanks so much for being with us.
RON ELVING, BYLINE: Good to be with you, Scott.
SIMON: Do administration officials sound more certain than ever that Russia will invade Ukraine?
ELVING: They do. There had been speculation Putin might wait until after the Olympics, in part out of respect for China. But the Olympics have another week to run, and apparently the surveillance visuals and intercepted communications are pointing to something more imminent. Now, we know the Russians already have their top commanders very close to the border, taking part in what have been called training exercises in Belarus. They have all their pieces in place, and the ground conditions will not be as favorable if they wait too long. So all that adds up to a heightened alert.
SIMON: At the same time, the president and his advisers have reiterated that they don't have any information that President Putin has made up his mind. So that does leave some room, doesn't it?
ELVING: It does, and that is the hope. It's an obviously good idea to give Putin room to back off. You don't want to block whatever offramp might still be available to him or to make the worst case fait accompli before it happens. It's also important not to foreclose options for other countries in the NATO alliance. You want to keep the band together in the effort to deter the Russians. That has been the North Star for this whole diplomatic effort.
SIMON: Russia has always insisted it has no intention to invade, and that - it says the U.S. is calling up the dogs of war with strong words and now 6,000 troops being sent into Poland. Any concern to the administration that actions like that could provoke Russia?
ELVING: Always concern, but look; that's a few thousand troops going to Poland - of course, not to Ukraine. Poland is a NATO country - full member, an ally. Ukraine is none of those. So we are highlighting that difference of commitment with this latest troop movement. Meanwhile, Ukraine has its own reasons for being cautious and non-provocative. They have stepped up training of civilian fighters, to be sure, but still they are attempting as much of a show of calm as possible.
SIMON: Back home, inflation rose 7.5% in January compared to 12 months earlier. First and last - food, gas and clothing are harder for people to afford every day. But what are the political consequences?
ELVING: The political consequences are both immediate and long-term. For starters, it makes it highly unlikely that the Senate will take up any significant new spending. That would include the bigger-ticket items included in the Build Back Better Plan that was blocked last year. Longer term, these numbers are foreboding for incumbents everywhere, especially Democrats in November. Consumers are hurting. Consumer sentiment is measured by the University of Michigan. It's down to 61.7 on their scale. That's the lowest since the Great Recession a decade ago. And while current inflation is nowhere near as bad as it was in the '70s and '80s, let's remember those bouts upended incumbent presidents in 1976 and 1980 along with many members of Congress.
SIMON: Finally, Canadian police have almost cleared protesters from the Ambassador Bridge that links Detroit and Windsor, Ontario. This was another headache for the White House, wasn't it?
ELVING: Yes, because it's worsened the supply chain issue and shuttered some factories on both sides of the border. This thing started about a month ago, when truckers lost their special exemption from the vaccine mandate for border crossers - began with a siege around the Canadian capital, then spread to the big bridges that carry so much of the two countries' trade. And so we're watching for action at the other bridges today and also at the other supporting protests here in the U.S. and elsewhere.
SIMON: Ron Elving, thanks so much.
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NEW YORK — Best Buy posted declines in fiscal second quarter profits and sales as the nation’s largest consumer electronics chain struggled with weakening consumer demand for gadgets and high costs that rippled through its supply chain.
Best Buy reported that net income fell 60% to $306 million, or $1.35 per share, for the three-month period ended July 30. That compares with $734 million, or $2.90 per share, in the year-ago period. Revenue dropped 13% to $10.33 billion.
Analyst were expecting $1.27 per share on sales of $10.27 billion, according to FactSet.
Comparable sales — sales in stores open at least a year — dropped 12.1% compared to a 19.6% increase in the year-ago period.
Domestic gross profit rate was 22.0% versus 23.7% last year in part because the company stepped up discounts to move inventory.
Like many retailers, Best Buy entered the year expecting that financial results would be weaker than in 2021 when consumer spending was fueled by government stimulus support.
But soaring prices on necessities like food and gas have forced families to become more cautious. They are doing without new clothing, electronics, furniture and almost everything else that is not absolutely necessary. And spending habits have shifted faster this year than anyone expected. After being cooped up at home during the pandemic, Americans seemed to shift almost overnight to spending on dinners out, movies and concerts, and travel. That has hurt earnings across all types of retailers from Target to Macy’s.
Minneapolis-based Best Buy warned in July that sales would fall more than expected. It had forecast this year’s sales at stores opened at least a year to decline 11%, much steeper than the 3% to 6% drop it originally forecast in May. For the fiscal second quarter, it said in July that comparable sales would be down 13%.
For the year, Best Buy is sticking to its previous forecast for an 11% drop in comparable sales.
Looking ahead to the fiscal third quarter, it expects that comparable sales will decline slightly more than the 12.1% decline it reported in the fiscal second quarter.
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GUANGZHOU, China, July 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Yatsen Holding Limited ("Yatsen" or the "Company") (NYSE: YSG), a leading China-based beauty group, today announced that it has published its 2022 Environmental, Social and Governance ("ESG") report, outlining the Company's progress and performance in key ESG areas.
The report provides a comprehensive review of Yatsen's ESG initiatives and developments, including corporate governance, research and development, employee rights protection, human capital development, environmental sustainability and social responsibility, among others.
To view the report in full, please visit the ESG section on the Yatsen Investor Relations website. Alternatively, please click here for the English version and here for the Chinese version of the 2022 report.
About Yatsen Holding Limited
Yatsen Holding Limited (NYSE: YSG) is a leading China-based beauty group with the mission of creating an exciting new journey of beauty discovery for consumers around the world. Founded in 2016, the Company has launched and acquired numerous color cosmetics and skincare brands, including Perfect Diary, Little Ondine, Abby's Choice, Galénic, DR.WU (its mainland China business), Eve Lom, Pink Bear and EANTiM. The Company's flagship brand, Perfect Diary, is one of the leading color cosmetics brands in China in terms of retail sales value. The Company primarily reaches and engages with customers directly, both online and offline, with an expansive presence across all major e-commerce, social and content platforms in China.
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AUSTIN, Texas, Jan. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Best Place for Working Parents®, a community of business leaders that assesses whether businesses are family-friendly, has honored 360training, a leading online regulatory training provider, as one of this year's best places for working parents.
The Best Place for Working Parents® offers a competitive designation that recognizes innovation across the top 10 research-backed family-friendly workplace policies. These businesses prove that "family-friendly is business-friendly."
The Best Place for Working Parents recognizes that organizations that promote family-friendly policies are more competitive and innovative in their industries and attract top candidates. In this post-COVID era, employees had to balance work, eldercare, and parenting demands. 360training listened to their needs and created new ways to support them. These policies help working families and increase the company's bottom line. For 360training, they include:
- Unlimited paid time off
- Remote working
- Flexible hours
- Employer-covered medical, dental, and vision plans
- Life insurance
- Short and long-term disability insurance
- 401k matching
- Employee assistance counseling
- Pet insurance
"As we strive to perpetually improve, our policies have always prioritized people first." Tom Anderson, CEO of 360training, elaborates, "We are proud of the environment we have created where team members can be successful and have access to quality benefits and resources. When our employees thrive, they are empowered to create a safe, healthy environment for the communities they serve—which is our mission."
Ryan Linders, CMO at 360training, adds, "As a parent of four young kids, I'm driven by the culture we've created that allows flexibility to focus on family, all while maintaining a fast-paced and rewarding work atmosphere. We work and play hard, giving us quality time and flexible hours to maintain a healthy work-life balance."
Since 1997, 360training.com, Inc. has provided individuals and businesses with online regulatory-approved training, facilitating a safe, healthy environment for their communities. We have delivered over 11 million training plans across multiple brands, including 360training, Meditec, AgentCampus, VanEd, OSHAcampus, OSHA.com, TIPS, Learn2Serve, and AdvanceOnline. Please visit www.360training.com or their social media accounts on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn to learn more.
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SURPRISE, Ariz. – A significant rule change will affect Major League Baseball this season.
The bases will increase in size going from 15 square inches to 18 square inches.
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Award-winning ad agency Liquified Creative announces celebration of 15-year anniversary with continued growth.
ANNAPOLIS, Md., June 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- This year, Annapolis-based creative agency Liquified Creative is celebrating its 15th anniversary.
The agency, founded in 2007, has grown to become one of the region's leading boutique-style advertising agencies, known for award-winning creative work for various branding, marketing, and web projects, to name a few.
Humble Beginnings
In 2006, founder Shawn Noratel left his job at Borcz + Dixon (now AdsIntelligence), and launched Liquified Creative, an agency of one that initially offered creative and web design services supporting the efforts of various regional agencies, public relations firms, and non-profit organizations.
Bootstrapped since day one, Noratel started with a computer, a desk, and the humble ambiance of his basement.
"I remind myself everyday about where this company came from, leading me to instill the concept in my team that greatness comes not only from humility, but accepting challenges that are greater than yourself. I believe that helps drive the collaborative nature of the work that we produce each and every day," says Noratel. "This is what led me to grow. I've always believed in the power of collaboration. It's why we approach every client project as a true partnership."
In the early years, Liquified Creative produced creative for clients such as Bozzuto Homes, Maple Lawn, Broadstripe, and National Geographic. Liquified's current portfolio still includes a wide variety of clients such as Luminis Health Anne Arundel Medical Center Foundation, Providence Center, AeroVanti Airlines, Wye River Group, Annapolis Plastic Surgery, DeCaro Auctions, American Breast Cancer Foundation, and Realtime Medical Systems, among others.
Continued Growth
Agency leadership continues to be acutely aware of changing consumer habits and evolving technologies which are shaping individuals' engagement with media. As a result, Liquified Creative has evolved to a strategically led, full-service creative agency.
Most recently, the agency has added a public relations division, offering clients a full suite of communication services.
"Our agency success and growth are directly attributable to the strength and talent of our team," says Caitlin Wiggins, Liquified's current Director of Marketing. "We've positioned ourselves as a thought leader through our non-traditional conformities – providing clients with everything they need under one roof, no matter the ask. That's why I could not be more thrilled to announce the new public relations division of the agency as we continue to support our clients with a truly holistic approach to their brand development initiatives."
To support the launch of the company's public relations division, Liquified Creative brought on Jaclyn Fenton as Associate PR Manager.
Fenton joins Liquified Creative from 10 Tampa Bay, where she was an associate producer with the CBS television affiliate serving Tampa and St. Petersburg, Florida. Working closely with producers and executive producers, she developed special newscast segments, wrote for 10 Tampa Bay's social media and digital platforms and managed long-term news projects.
While the agency is cultivating the next generation of leadership for the future, Noratel continues to actively lead Liquified as Founding Partner and Creative Director.
The Future is Only the Beginning
The agency isn't looking to slow down anytime soon. Noratel points to the continued expansion of staff, capabilities, partnerships, and even office locations.
"It's been an amazing journey and I speak for our entire team when I say that we offer our heartfelt thanks to all of our clients and partners who have joined us on this adventure," stated Noratel. "I am so proud of what has been achieved in turning the agency into what it is today. As we look to the future, we're excited about building on that success together in the years ahead."
About Liquified Creative
Liquified Creative is an award-winning advertising agency based in Annapolis, Maryland. The agency's in-house creative and marketing team provides strategic integrated marketing services, including branding, graphic design, creative web design & development, strategic digital and traditional advertising services, experience marketing, and public relations, among others. The agency works with Fortune 500, top mid-size, and enterprise-level companies throughout Maryland, Washington DC, and Virginia.
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PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Bayer, the German pharmaceutical and biotechnology company, will pay Oregon $698 million to end a lawsuit over PCB pollution associated with products made by Monsanto, the agriculture giant it now owns, the state’s attorney general announced Thursday.
The move makes Oregon the latest U.S. state to receive millions of dollars in damages from the company for pollution allegedly caused by the chemicals.
It’s the largest environmental damage recovery in Oregon’s history and “magnitudes larger” than any other state settlement over PCB contamination by Monsanto, Attorney General Ellen Rosenblum said. She described it as “vitally important” to the state’s land, air, water, wildlife and residents.
Rosenblum said she was excited to bring a settlement of such size to the state and “begin to resolve this terrible problem that we have.”
“When we start digging and understanding what is in our land what is in our water, it can really bring tears to your eyes. So let’s get this cleaned up so that our kids and our grandkids will not have tears in their eyes,” she added, speaking at at a news conference.
Bayer said in a statement that the settlement over “legacy Monsanto PCB products” fully resolves all Oregon’s claims and releases the company from any future liability. It said the Oregon agreement contains no admission of liability or wrongdoing by the company.
“The settlement terms reflect the unique challenges and trial procedures in this Oregon venue even though Monsanto voluntarily ceased production of PCBs in 1977 and never manufactured, used or disposed of PCBs in Oregon,” it said.
The settlement stems from a lawsuit filed by Oregon against Monsanto in 2018, claiming the company’s products polluted the state until PCBs were banned in the 1970s. The case went to trial in May. A jury was selected and initial hearings were held, but the case was settled once the trial was underway.
PCBs, or polychlorinated biphenyls, were used in many industrial and commercial applications — including paint, coolants, sealants and hydraulic fluids. They still contaminate Oregon’s landfills and riverbeds and show up in fish and wildlife. Monsanto, which was based in Missouri, produced them from 1935 until 1977, two years before they were banned by Congress.
Oregon is the latest state to reach a settlement over PCB pollution associated with Monsanto products. Bayer, which acquired Monsanto in 2018 for over $60 billion, has also reached agreements totaling more than $275 million to resolve similar lawsuits with the attorneys general of Washington state, New Mexico, New Hampshire, Ohio and the District of Columbia .
Oregon’s $698 million settlement is the largest by far — more than sevenfold the sum of the the next largest settlement of $95 million reached with Washington state in 2020. Washington in 2016 became the first state to file a lawsuit against Monsanto over its PCBs.
Numerous cities have also sued Monsanto over PCB contamination.
In Oregon, more than two dozen rivers and streams have tested positive for PCB contamination, and fish and wildlife in more than 40 watersheds have also shown signs of pollution, according to court documents.
Portland’s harbor sustained the most pollution because it was lined for a century with businesses that relied heavily on PCBs for manufacturing, metal recycling, fuel storage, railways and other industrial uses.
PCBs have been shown to cause a variety of adverse health effects, according to the Environmental Protection Agency. They can cause cancer in animals and affect their immune, reproductive and nervous systems. The agency has also found that they are probable carcinogens for humans.
A variety of fish species in Oregon are vulnerable because the PCBs accumulate in their fatty tissues. When seals, eagles, osprey, orca whales and humans eat those fish, that contamination is passed on, the lawsuit alleged.
In some cases, dead orca whales that washed up onshore have been treated as hazardous waste, according to the lawsuit.
The settlement money will go toward environmental remediation projects across the state, including natural resource damage assessment or restoration, air and water quality improvements, contaminated site cleanups and wildlife habitat protections, according to the lawsuit’s consent judgment.
The Oregon Department of Justice said it will work with the Legislature, the governor, and state agencies to decide how to allocate the funds.
In a separate settlement involving PCB litigation, Bayer has agreed to pay $650 million to about 2,500 local governments, according to the company, which said those agreements don’t contain admission of wrongdoing or liability.
Monsanto Co. is an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of BCS US Holding, LLC, which is an indirect subsidiary of Bayer Corp., a wholly owned indirect subsidiary of Bayer AG, as outlined by the suit’s consent judgment. | https://cbs4indy.com/business/ap-business/ap-698m-deal-to-end-monsanto-pcb-pollution-lawsuit-in-oregon/ | 2022-12-16 11:38:28 | 0 | https://cbs4indy.com/business/ap-business/ap-698m-deal-to-end-monsanto-pcb-pollution-lawsuit-in-oregon/ |
Report calls for approaches to build sustainable food and nutrition security and avert future crises
NEW YORK, April 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Amid the ongoing global food and nutrition crisis, a new report from The Rockefeller Foundation provides constructive steps forward in leveraging resources to end hunger and build sustainable food security. Anticipate and localize: Leveraging humanitarian funding to create more sustainable food systems recommends a shift in donor approaches to align more closely with solutions that strengthen food system resilience to climate change, conflict, and other shocks. It is the second of four reports issued by The Rockefeller Foundation that will present a unified roadmap for achieving global food and nutrition security.
"If the world does not act now, there will be as many hungry people in 2030 as there were in 2015, a devastating backslide – and one that could accelerate amid the worsening climate crisis," said Dr. Rajiv J. Shah, President of The Rockefeller Foundation. "The goal of ending hunger once and for all is still achievable, but it requires stakeholders coming together in public-private-philanthropic partnerships behind big bets to scale innovative solutions, including those identified in this report."
While the international community has responded to the global hunger crisis with unprecedented pledges of humanitarian aid, funding gaps still remain. More broadly, there are concerns that humanitarian food assistance, as currently structured and delivered, is not the way to achieve resilient and sustainable food security.
"We have the largest humanitarian appeals, the largest numbers of people who are food insecure and the largest funding gaps in history," said Carol Bellamy, writer of the report and former Executive Director of United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF). "The numbers force new thinking about how we can both improve the effectiveness of existing aid and also reduce the need for aid through building more sustainable food systems."
The humanitarian assistance system is comprised of several actors, including the multi-agency United Nations; governments; multilateral development banks; nongovernmental organizations; and private donors. Yet, despite the enormous resources deployed, coordination is weak. Major shortcomings have included a failure to anticipate crisis and invest proactively; a failure to tailor aid to local needs through local partners; and a failure to join the funding "dots."
"The sliver of funding that went to sustainable solutions demonstrates the most dangerous gap of all: the gap between short-term thinking and long-term solutions," said Catherine Bertini, Managing Director, Global Nutrition Security at The Rockefeller Foundation, former Executive Director of the World Food Programme, and 2003 World Food Prize Laureate. "Until we address the underlying issues of the resilience and sustainability of food systems, the need for humanitarian food aid will continue to escalate."
Report's Recommendations Break with Funding Orthodoxy
The four key recommendations in the report are as follows:
- Fund anticipatory action and make smarter investments. The report urges donors to spend 1% of their 2024 budgets on such action, increasing that share by 1% for the next 10 years. Furthermore, investments must be smarter than in the past, helping farmers to rapidly adapt to climate change, including through a focus on regenerative agriculture.
- Fund localization by increasing the share of funding that goes to local organizations to 25% of their total expenditure over the next five years. This would support the role of local communities as effective first responders. National governments are urged to invest a similar share of their spending on domestic food security in local approaches.
- Crack funding siloes by establishing United Nations country teams that unify funding and strategies that address humanitarian need, social and economic development, and peace, including in food insecurity hotspots affected by armed conflict.
- Make the investment case through a campaign to put under-utilized working solutions to the test in a real-time situation of food insecurity.
In addition to the solutions highlighted above, the report calls for weaving three common threads into every policy, program and approach: a gender lens, the meaningful inclusion of those most directly affected by food insecurity, and intensive collaboration.
The report draws on insights of The Rockefeller Foundation-sponsored Convening Group on Funding for Sustainable Food Security.* The Rockefeller Foundation convened nearly two dozen experts in food insecurity and food aid from around the world. Over the course of two months, November through December 2022, they examined how to best mobilize and leverage funding to ensure food security for all.
"Millions of people are in desperate need of food assistance today – and as we deliver this aid, it is critical to invest in systemic change that will build sustainable food security in the longer term," continued Ms. Bertini. "To solve these interconnected global challenges, governments and organizations must be willing to abandon cherished notions of what works for them in favor of what can work to bring food security to all."
Anticipate and localize: Leveraging humanitarian funding to create more sustainable food systems is the second of four reports in a series on achieving global food and nutrition security supported by The Rockefeller Foundation. The first report, Defining the Path to Zero Hunger in an Equitable World, was recently published by the Chicago Council on Global Affairs and offers a framework to reimagine a hunger-free world.
*Convening Group members: Karima Aboud Al-Hada'a, Government of Yemen; Mansoor Ahmed, Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, UK; Arnauld Akodjenou, Kofi Annan Foundation; Tom Arnold, Concern Worldwide; Gabrial Deng, Hope for Ariang Fondation; Glenn Denning, Columbia University; Jamie Drummond, ONE Campaign; Nils Grede, World Food Programme (WFP); David Kaatrud, WFP; Joseph Kaifala, Jeneba Project; Randolph Kent, King's College London; Chris Leather, N4D; Thin Lei Win, The New Humanitarian; Dan Maxwell, Tufts University; David McNair, ONE Campaign; Peter Mulrean, U.S. Department of State (retired); Fatima Muradi, United Nations Development Programme (UNDP); Paul Newnham, SDG2 Advocacy Hub; Rebecca Richards, WFP; Susana Rico, WFP; Patrick Saez, ODI; Deborah Saidy, WFP; Dan Toole, United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF).
**additional inputs and perspectives were also provided by Ronnie Coffman of Cornell College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, John Herron of the Harvard Graduate School of Design, Julian Lampietti of the World Bank, David Nabarro of the UN Global Crisis Response Group, Joachim von Braunof of the University of Bonn, Rami Zurayk of the American University of Beirut, and Douglas Broderick, International Development Consultant.
About The Rockefeller Foundation
The Rockefeller Foundation is a pioneering philanthropy built on collaborative partnerships at the frontiers of science, technology, and innovation that enable individuals, families, and communities to flourish. We work to promote the well-being of humanity and make opportunity universal and sustainable. Our focus is on scaling renewable energy for all, stimulating economic mobility, and ensuring equitable access to health care and nutritious food. For more information, sign up for our newsletter at rockefellerfoundation.org and follow us on Twitter @RockefellerFdn.
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ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Tuesday afternoon's drawing of the New York Lottery's "Take 5 Midday" game were:
02-14-27-28-33
(two, fourteen, twenty-seven, twenty-eight, thirty-three)
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Tuesday afternoon's drawing of the New York Lottery's "Take 5 Midday" game were:
02-14-27-28-33
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PHOENIX (AP) — The nation’s last undecided race for governor got even closer Sunday as Democrat Katie Hobbs’ lead shrank against Republican Kari Lake in the race to lead Arizona, but it was too early to call.
Hobbs led by 26,000 votes, a 1 point margin, down about 10,000 votes from a day earlier.
Lake has never led in the race but insists that she’ll take the lead as early ballots dropped off at polling places are added to the tally. She won a majority of the 99,000 votes reported in Maricopa County on Sunday, but it’s not clear if she’ll be able to narrow the gap with the roughly 160,000 remaining to be counted statewide.
The Associated Press has not yet called the race because there are still too many votes left to count to conclude Hobbs’ lead is insurmountable.
Democrats won the races for U.S. Senate and secretary of state in Arizona, but Lake is doing better than the Republicans in those races. A former television anchor, Lake is well known in much of the state and drew a fervent following among supporters of former President Donald Trump.
Lake is one of the most prominent election deniers running for office this year. Her supporters have been highly critical of the protracted vote count in Arizona, but it is nothing new in a state where the overwhelming majority of people vote on ballots they receive in the mail. Maricopa County officials reported that a record number of early ballots were dropped off at the polling place on Election Day, delaying the count while officials verify they’re legitimate.
Republican Rep. David Schweikert took the lead for the first time but was less than 900 votes ahead of Democrat Jevin Hodge in a suburban Phoenix House district that Democrats have hoped could help them defy expectations and win a majority in the House.
In southern Arizona, Republican Juan Ciscomani maintained his narrow lead over Democrat Kirsten Engel for an open House seat.
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Man bowls 3 perfect games in a row
NEW CASTLE, Ind. (WTHR) – Bryan Deck spends most nights at a bowling alley in Indiana. He started bowling when he was 7 years old because his dad loved to bowl.
“I grew up around it my whole life,” Deck said. “I love the competition.”
Last week, that competitive fire took over, and he bowled three perfect games in a row.
Deck said he didn’t feel very well that night and wasn’t going to bowl. But after visiting his dad’s grave, he decided to show up for his league anyway.
He had several strikes during his warmup, but he didn’t stop there.
Deck cruised through his first perfect 300 game, and then people started noticing as he went after another.
After rolling a second perfect game, he started to run out of energy and said the nerves were really taking over.
“So, I get up there and, like I said, I said, ‘C’mon, Dad, pull me through this last game.’ And I get up there and like the fifth frame ... or the sixth frame, it was like he just jumped inside my body. It was unreal,” Deck said.
He rolled 36 consecutive strikes and became just the 39th person in the world to have three consecutive perfect games.
Before this, Deck’s personal best was 813 points in one night.
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NEW YORK, Sept. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Jakubowitz Law announces that a securities fraud class action lawsuit has commenced on behalf of shareholders of MINISO Group Holding Limited (NYSE: MNSO).
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This lawsuit is on behalf of persons or entities who purchased or otherwise acquired publicly traded MINISO securities pursuant and/or traceable to the registration statement and related prospectus issued in connection with MINISO's October 2020 initial public offering.
Shareholders interested in acting as a lead plaintiff representing the class of wronged shareholders have until October 17, 2022 to petition the court. Your ability to share in any recovery doesn't require that you serve as a lead plaintiff.
According to a filed complaint, MINISO Group Holding Limited issued materially false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (1) defendants and other undisclosed related parties owned and controlled a much larger amount of MINISO stores than previously stated; (2) as a result, MINISO concealed its true costs; (3) the Company did not represent its true business model; (4) defendants, including the Company and its chairman, engaged in planned unusual and unclear transactions; (5) as a result of at least one of these transactions, the Company is at risk of breaching contracts with People's Republic of China authorities; (6) the Company would imminently and drastically drop its franchise fees; and (7) as a result, defendant's statements about the Company's business, operations, and prospects were materially false and misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis at all relevant times.
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TMRW's cryobanks in New York and California will safely store fertility specimens for clinics and patients directly
NEW YORK, Oct. 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- TMRW Life Sciences, Inc. (TMRW), creator of the only automated specimen management platform for frozen eggs and embryos used for in vitro fertilization (IVF) announced today the launch of the world's most advanced fertility specimen cryostorage facility. This technology-enabled facility, located in New York, delivers a new standard of care directly to patients for the first time, and to fertility clinic partners providing unprecedented levels of transparency into the safety of frozen eggs and embryos at the heart of almost every IVF journey.
Powered by TMRW's proprietary technology and supported by round-the-clock monitoring, specimens are stored with extensive real-time data capture and reporting, delivering peace of mind to patients and clinics at all times. TMRW will be expanding its network of technology-enabled cryostorage facilities in both California and the United Kingdom over the coming months.
Central to TMRW's mission is its ability to uniquely identify, track and trace cryopreserved fertility specimens, whether located in a clinic during active treatment, or offsite in one of their cryobanks after treatment has been completed. The TMRW integrated hardware and software system utilizes state-of-the-art digital identification and tracking to check specimens into and out of storage, creating a complete and secure specimen record and audit trail, providing a level of transparency to patients previously unavailable.
"We are committed to providing a safe, transparent and digitally-enabled solution for both patients and clinics in the care and management of these incredibly precious specimens. We believe the same level of visibility should exist in the care of frozen eggs and embryos as it does in almost all other aspects of our lives today," said Tara Comonte, TMRW's chief executive officer. "The extension of our technology from an in-clinic solution to a direct-to-patient offsite state-of-the-art facility has always been a natural evolution. Clinics, and now patients, have a choice, and we're laser focused on making sure they all sleep better at night with their specimens under our watch."
The CCRM Fertility network, Conceptions Reproductive Associates, and Illume Fertility are some of the first to take advantage of TMRW's cryobank and digitally-connected specimen management platform.
"Partnering with TMRW means we're using the highest standards of technology with a full digital chain of custody to track and trace specimens 24 hours a day, 365 days a year," said Glenn Proctor, chief operating officer at Conceptions. "TMRW's platform represents a new standard in our field; this technology provides the most sophisticated, advanced level of control and visibility that exists today."
The growing demand for fertility treatment has resulted in an exponential increase in the number of frozen specimens under clinic management, each of which need to be accurately identified, managed and monitored. IVF clinics were not designed to be long-term cryobanks, yet that's what they've inadvertently become.
TMRW's system reduces the number of opportunities for human error by automating processes and workflows in an integrated digital platform. It provides patients and clinics real-time visibility into their entire cryospecimen inventory, whether on or offsite, and enables highly skilled embryologists to focus on what they do best - helping their patients pursue their dreams of parenthood.
The growing uncertainty around the future of reproductive healthcare in the United States since the U.S. Supreme Court's recent decision to overturn Roe v. Wade has left fertility clinics and their patients increasingly concerned. The ability to deliver and receive care is under threat in many parts of the country. TMRW offers a secure and trusted solution for safe embryo storage in states with some of the most robust fertility and privacy laws that exist.
"The decision to transfer our frozen embryos was not one we took lightly," said Joe B., one of the first patients moving their embryos to the TMRW cryobank. "The process is seamless, organized and transparent. Their technology is bringing this industry into the modern world and I feel better knowing my future children are under their care."
TMRW plans to continue to expand their platform across the United States and Europe throughout 2023.
Founded in 2018, TMRW Life Sciences, Inc. is a life sciences technology company that provides safety and transparency to modernize and transform IVF. For the first time, frozen eggs and embryos can be digitally identified and tracked, safely managed with automated robotics, and remotely monitored 24/7. With proprietary RFID-enabled labware and an integrated software management solution, TMRW safeguards life's most precious cells. TMRW, named Fast Company's #1 Most Innovative Biotech company in 2022, has been adopted by leading clinics across the US and will soon be available in the UK and Europe. With significant continued growth in fertility services and the projected number of IVF births on the rise, TMRW provides a scalable solution for clinics bringing the care of frozen eggs and embryos into the 21st century. For more information, visit www.tmrw.org.
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ROCKVILLE, Md., July 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- XML Financial Group (XML), an independent wealth and investment management firm with offices in Maryland, Virginia and Colorado, today announced it has completed its merger with Samson Wealth Management Group, a wealth management practice in Fort Washington, Pennsylvania.
The deal, which took effect on July 1, will help broaden technology and operational support systems for both firms, as well as boost client resources. It also helps XML expand its office footprint into Pennsylvania.
Mark Samson, who founded Samson Wealth Management Group in 2012, will join XML's leadership team. Both firms are part of the Focus Financial Partners family of wealth advisors.
"We're always focused on offering new resources to our clients to help them achieve their personal and financial goals," said Brett Bernstein, CEO and Co-Founder of XML. "This merger will boost our operations and advisor team so we can continue providing our valued clients across the Mid-Atlantic region with the kind of high-touch services they deserve."
XML recently launched its first-ever client wealth management app. The new native channel allows clients and prospective clients to interact with their advisors and portfolios from anywhere they have an internet connection.
Together with its affiliated broker-dealer, XML Securities, LLC, member FINRA/SIPC, XML has approximately $3 billion in client assets. The Samson team adds approximately $644 million in client assets to XML.
"We are thrilled to join forces with XML and provide our clients with expanded wealth and investment management services to help them navigate complex financial situations and achieve their dreams," said Samson, a perennial name on the Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Advisors list in Pennsylvania over the past five years. "Our team is excited to get started and forge new opportunities for our clients as part of the XML family."
XML Financial Group ("XML") is an independent wealth and investment management firm headquartered in Rockville, Maryland. XML offers a suite of wealth and investment management services to high-net-worth individuals, businesses and families located across the country. For more information about XML, please visit www.xmlfg.com.
Samson Wealth Management Group ("SWMG") is an independent wealth and investment management firm in Fort Washington, Pennsylvania. SWMG offers financial planning services to high-net-worth individuals, businesses and families located in the Philadelphia metro area and across the country. For more information about SWMG, please visit www.samsonwmg.com.
The Forbes ranking of Best-In-State Wealth Advisors, developed by SHOOK Research, is based on an algorithm of qualitative criteria, gained through telephone, virtual and in-person due diligence interviews, and quantitative data. Those advisors that are considered have a minimum of seven years' experience, and the algorithm weights factors like revenue trends, assets under management, compliance records, industry experience and those that encompass best practices in their approach to working with clients. Portfolio performance is not a criterion due to varying client objectives and lack of audited data. Neither Forbes nor SHOOK receive a fee in exchange for rankings.
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Do you have or did you have sick time in your job? Were you glad that you had this benefit and did you use it?
If you answer is YES to these questions then you should be furious that congress would not vote to let railroad workers have more than ONE DAY of sick time. Ask ourselves who do they work for, companies or "we the people", and vote accordingly, wake up.
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HAVANA (AP) — Marylín Álvarez seemed to be just the sort of person that eased American sanctions on Cuba were meant to help.
With the aid of money sent by a cousin living in the United States, she began transforming the entrance to her ground-floor apartment into a tiny cafe about four years ago. It was one of myriad small private businesses blossoming on the Communist-led island as U.S. President Barack Obama's opening to Cuba led to more money and visitors from the north.
She bought a freezer, a juicer and some cups. She installed a new water faucet and was about to add a sink to go with it, as well as chairs and ingredients for the food she was going to sell at her doorway in Havana.
And then it all fell apart. Former President Donald Trump tightened the six-decade-old embargo of Cuba and sharply restricted money transfers to Cuba in late 2020, shutting down the system that made them relatively easy: Western Union transfers to a government-owned Cuban exchange house.
Álvarez abandoned her application for a small business license.
Now the administration of new President Joe Biden is once again making it legal for Americans to send larger amounts of money to Cuba, saying it hopes to stimulate private enterprise there.
But so much has changed over the past two years that Álvarez is wary of reviving her plans — an example of the caution with which many Cubans are greeting the new measures and confusion about how they may work.
Cuba's economy has been devastated by the loss of tourism caused by the pandemic and by Trump's tougher sanctions. Fewer people would have money to buy the coffee and snacks Álvarez hoped to sell.
The government's lack of hard currency has hit imports, so it's extremely difficult to get reliable supplies of the flour, coffee and cheese Álvarez would need for her products — and prices for those scarce goods have been soaring.
That crisis also collided with the local government's effort to fix deep-rooted problems by eliminating an old two-currency system while raising pay and prices last year. That coincided with the emergence of a black market for foreign currencies and sharply added to inflation. While the new peso is supposed to be valued at 24 per dollar, people on the street sometimes offer 100.
“You earn very little with this. It doesn't give me enough to make an investment," said Álvarez, who has turned to a less costly form of making money for her family — giving manicures.
There are no official figures on how much money family and friends abroad send to Cubans, but the Miami-based Havana Consulting Group estimated it reached $3.7 billion in 2019 — with a similar value arriving in the luggage of visitors bringing food, household supplies, small appliances, tires and the like.
About 400,000 Cuban-Americans visited the island in 2018 and more than 500,000 in 2019. In addition, a half million other U.S. visitors came in 2018.
By 2021, remittances had fallen to about $1 billion, the Consulting Group calculated, and overall U.S. visitors dropped to just 60,000, according to government figures — partly due to Trump's tighter restrictions on travel but even more to the pandemic shutting off flights.
The impact of remittances far predates Obama, however. Cuban economist Pavel Vidal of Javerian Pontifical University in Cali, Colombia, said they averaged about $2.1 billion over he whole period from 2005 to 2020.
Much arrived in the wallets and handbags of travelers. But for years, Cuban-Americans also could send Western Union transfers to relatives on the island. That ended in November 2020 when U.S. officials barred dealings with a Cuban government agency, Fincimex, that distributed those transfers at hundreds of branches across the island.
The Biden opening removes many limits on transfers — but didn't specify how they can be made.
The old Western Union method through official channels may have been made obsolete in the meantime anyway due to Cuba's new single currency. With the street value of those pesos only a quarter of the official rate, few people would want to trade dollars for pesos at a state-run exchange house.
So Cubans are finding other ways.
“The flow of remittances never ceased to arrive. The Cuban, with his creativity, has invented excellent mechanisms" to send money, said Erich García, a 35-year-old programmer and specialist in cryptocurrencies.
Some people have used those virtual currencies like Bitcoin to shift money to Cubans electronically. Garcia estimated that about 100,000 have cryptocurrency accounts. But those, too, have complexities and drawbacks. Commonly used cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin have lost more than half their dollar value since November.
Visitors to the island sometimes bring in dollars for their own relatives, or those of friends. Some do it for those they barely know, and charge a commission.
Others send in packages of food and personal care products, and recipients trade what they don't need to neighbors.
Some websites even let people pay Cuban cellphone bills from abroad — credits that Cuban recipients sometimes trade.
“We have to wait to see what solutions are offered by these measures," Garcia said.
During his campaign, Biden promised to undo many of the new restrictions Trump had imposed, though the tough Cuban government crackdown on an outburst of protests last year may have made that politically impossible for Washington.
Still, the measures announced this month, in addition to relaxing limits on transfers, also call for resuming the processing of visas for Cubans in Havana, as well as a family reunification program to let some people on the island join relatives in the U.S.
“The measures that President Biden has taken are going to have a not-insignificant impact in the short and above all in the medium term," said economist Arturo López-Levy, a professor of international relations at Holy Names University in Oakland, California, "Given the precarious situation of the Cuban economy, that should be considered a space for relief.
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MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — One point away from her first Grand Slam title, Aryna Sabalenka faulted. And then she faulted again. She grimaced. She yelled and turned her back to the court. She wiggled her shoulders and exhaled.
Clearly, this business of winning the Australian Open was not bound to happen without a bit of a struggle Saturday night. Sabalenka knew deep inside that would be the case. She also knew that all of the effort she put in, to overcome self-doubt and those dreaded double-faults, had to pay off eventually. Just had to.
And so, as she wasted a second match point by flubbing a forehand, and a third by again missing another, Sabalenka did her best to stay calm, something she used to find quite difficult. She hung in there until a fourth chance to close out Elena Rybakina presented itself — and this time, Sabalenka saw a forehand from her similarly powerful foe sail long. That was that. The championship belonged to Sabalenka via a 4-6, 6-3, 6-4 comeback victory over Wimbledon winner Rybakina.
“The last game, yeah, of course, I was a little bit nervous. I (kept) telling myself, like, ’Nobody tells you that it’s going to be easy.’ You just have to work for it, work for it, ’til the last point,” said Sabalenka, a 24-year-old from Belarus who is now 11-0 with two titles in 2023 and will rise to No. 2 in the WTA rankings on Monday.
“I’m super happy that I was able to handle all those emotions,” she said, “and win this one.”
The only set she has dropped all season was the opener on Saturday against Rybakina, who eliminated No. 1 Iga Swiatek in the fourth round.
It was telling that Sabalenka’s remarks during the post-match ceremony were directed at her coach, Anton Dubrov, and her fitness trainer, Jason Stacy — she referred to them as “the craziest team on tour.”
“We’ve been through a lot of, I would say, downs last year,” said Sabalenka, who was appearing in her first major final and had been 0-3 in Slam semifinals until this week. “We worked so hard and you guys deserve this trophy. It’s more about you than it’s about me.”
Well, she had a lot to do with it, of course. Those serves that produced 17 aces, helping erase the sting of seven double-faults. Those hammered groundstrokes and relentlessly aggressive style that produced 51 winners, 20 more than Rybakina’s total. And, despite her go-for-broke shotmaking, somehow Sabalenka limited her unforced error count to 28. One more key statistic: Sabalenka managed to accrue 13 break points, converting three, including the one at 4-3 in the last set that put her ahead for good.
“She played really well today,” said Rybakina, who has lost all four matches she’s played against Sabalenka, all in three sets. “She was strong mentally, physically.”
While the latter has long been a hallmark of her game, even Sabalenka acknowledges that the first has been an issue.
Her most glowing strength was also her most glaring shortfall: her serve. Capable of delivering aces, she also had a well-known problem with double-faulting, leading the tour in that category last year with nearly 400, including matches with more than 20.
After much prodding from her group, she agreed to undergo an overhaul of her mechanics last August. That, along with a commitment to trying to keep her emotions in check — she used to work with a sports psychologist but no longer, saying she relies on herself now — is really paying off.
“She didn’t have great serve last year, but now she was super strong and she served well,” said Rybakina, a 23-year-old who represents Kazakhstan. “For sure, I respect that. I know how much work it takes.”
With seagulls squawking loudly while flying overhead at Rod Laver Arena, Rybakina and Sabalenka traded serious racket swings for nearly 2 1/2 hours.
The serves were big. So big. Rybakina’s fastest arrived at 121 mph (195 kph), Sabalenka’s at 119 mph (192 kph).
The points were over quickly. So quickly: Seven of the first 13 were aces.
Sabalenka had been broken just six times in 55 service games through the course of these two weeks, but Rybakina did it twice in the opening set.
And never again. Sabalenka resolved to take the initiative even more, and the payoff for her high-risk, high-reward attitude was too much for Rybakina to withstand over the last two sets.
Sabalenka said ahead of time that she expected to feel some jitters. Which makes perfect sense for anyone: This was the most important match of her career.
At the end, when it mattered more than ever, Sabalenka was able to steady herself. After the final point, she dropped to her back on the court and stayed down for a bit, covering her face as her eyes welled with tears.
Quite a difference from a year ago at Melbourne Park, when Sabalenka departed after 15 double-faults in a fourth-round loss.
“I really feel right now that I really needed those tough losses to kind of understand myself a little bit better. It was like a preparation for me,” Sabalenka said at her post-match news conference, her new trophy nearby and a glass of bubbly in her hand. “I actually feel happy that I lost those matches, so right now I can be a different player and just a different Aryna, you know?”
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There's a multidisciplinary artist who is so remarkable that although he is just 31 years old, he's just been awarded a rare $1 million grant from the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation to fund his work: Samora Pinderhughes.
Pinderhughes does many things. He's a vocalist, pianist, composer and filmmaker. He's also very much an activist against mass incarceration. For the past eight years, he's been working on something called The Healing Project. As the name suggests, it's about healing and leaving yourself emotionally open — to your own feelings, to the experiences of others, to generosity. That openness to vulnerability is also clear in Pinderhughes' sweet, warm voice and in his wide vision for his work.
He was inspired by the plays of one of his mentors, the playwright and actress Anna Deavere Smith, who often bases her work on documentary interviews she's conducted; she asked him if he was interested in exploring something similar. It led Pinderhughes — originally from the Bay Area, and now based in New York City — on a journey to conduct conversations with people across the U.S. about incarceration and structural violence.
Pinderhughes has always been involved in activism: his parents are professors and community activists. "It was very natural for me to start creating things that had a message," he observes.
He later attended Juilliard as a jazz student. "I was there for piano performance," he says. "I think off the top it was probably not the right place for me — but I just didn't know that at the time that composing was a job! I wasn't like, 'Oh, OK, I could be like my own artist and make my own work.' I found amazing teachers there — Frank Kimbrough, Kendall Briggs and Kenny Barron in particular — who allowed me to be myself." At the same time, he says, he felt he was surrounded by fellow students who were more interested in being the strongest possible technical players.
"Meanwhile," he adds, "I was very concerned with what was happening in the world, and how to say something about that through the music, and how to collaborate with different disciplines. I wanted to make things with the actors and make things with the string players. I was a little bit lost in the sauce there."
One particular inflection point sparked Pinderhughes into using his music to address racial violence directly. "I think what really happened was the Ferguson uprising and Mike Brown's murder, it just really charged something," he observes. Ultimately, that led to the creation of Pinderhughes' ambitious 2016 work The Transformations Suite, which melded jazz, spoken-word poetry and visuals into a plea for social justice.
In its current form, The Healing Project is also made up of many elements, including music, films and visual art. It's meant to be performed and experienced in many different ways and in different places. Pinderhughes, who is of mixed-race and Black ancestry, says that there is one central question at its core.
"That ended up being the question of healing from structural violence," he says. "By structural violence, I mean just basically any type of trauma that could come from violences that are created by the society. So that could be imprisonment, that could be police brutality. It could even just be something like poverty and just like the circumstances of one's upbringing and environment. It brought me on a journey of talking to hundreds of people around the country about their experiences and their ideas, most importantly, about healing and what they've been through, how they've come through it."
Those hundreds of conversations included people who are currently incarcerated; many of them contributed their own art to the project. Pinderhughes worked with a constellation of professional artists and musicians to make meditations on those conversations, including the album Grief. Other parts of the project include live performances and a visual art exhibition on display last year at San Francisco's Yerba Buena Center for the Arts.
"I didn't really want to limit it," Pinderhughes says. "So I basically did everything that each person asked me to do. If they wanted to send me pieces that they had drawn through the mail if they were incarcerated, those go up in the exhibition. If they wanted to talk about the realities and experiences of loss and grieving, we would make a film about that. If they wanted to talk about the process of healing from long periods of incarceration, we're going to make a composition about that."
The expansiveness of The Healing Project — part creative vessel, part catalyst for activism and part new collaborative model — is so dynamic that it attracted the attention of the Mellon Foundation. Emil Kang directs its arts and culture program. He was blown away by Pinderhughes' vision.
"I started asking him about his own artistic practice and he started to in some ways bifurcate his work: to talk about his music over here, his lived experience over here and his commitment to abolition work over there. And how he longed for the day of a time when he could actually bring all of this together."
"To be frank," Kang continues, "I was saddened by what he was saying to me, but yet I understood exactly what he was saying — that the ecosystem that we have now, especially in the performing arts, still exists in a transactional way, where an artist just puts out their work and hopes people get it somehow. At the Mellon Foundation, as we are trying to push forward our own work and what the future of the performing arts looks like, we really do believe it's in the guise of contemporary performance — in a way that allows artists to be able to show the totality of their humanity in their work, and not just the virtuosity of their skill."
It is extremely rare for a single performer to get a million dollars from a grant; that's about the same sum as a Nobel Prize. That money is going to allow The Healing Project to be manifested into even more forms, Pinderhughes says. He also avers that this is very much a collaborative effort: "Everybody that was a part of the project had a stake in the project, so everybody that has ever been a part of this project co-owns this project with me. Everybody that has been a part of the project has just as much say over what is in it as I do."
"I'm really honored and humbled to receive this opportunity to just take this project into the stratosphere," Pinderhughes continues. "It's only the beginning, really, of what we have planned. I am an artist and I believe deeply in the power of art, but I also want to materially create change in the lives of the people that are a part of it and also in the communities that it wants to serve."
For example, Pinderhughes plans to make a printed book version of The Healing Project, because so many participants are incarcerated. They're not able to access the collaboration otherwise.
When he asked participants what they would need to create a space for their healing, spiritually or materially, some interviewees said that they needed things as basic as access to healthy food and jobs — which, for those formerly incarcerated, can be very hard to secure.
"We're also starting an initiative called The Healing Project Transformative Impact Fund," Pinderhughes notes, "where we're going to be using the project as a container to actually start to support the dreams and hopes and projects of the actual people who participated in the project — folks particularly who are formerly and currently incarcerated."
At the same time, he says, "We're going to continue to do that art, that narrative work, we're going to make the book, we're going to make more albums, we're going to make more exhibitions, we're going to make more films."
In the meantime, he hopes that the music of The Healing Project, and the power of its art, helps both creators and audiences chart their own paths to healing. He recalls a man coming up to him after a recent performance.
"He was like, I feel like you should make a shirt that says, 'I make grown men cry,' " Pinderhughes recounts. "And I was like, 'That's not a bad idea.' So now, just kind of jokingly, that's the tagline of what the energy is."
Friday evening, Pinderhughes and some of his musical collaborators will be performing a concert version of The Healing Project at New York's Zankel Hall at Carnegie Hall. Almost inevitably, people will cry. And that's a big part of healing.
Edited by: Neda Ulaby
Produced by: Anastasia Tsioulcas
Audio story produced by: Isabella Gomez Sarmiento
Audio story edited by: Neda Ulaby
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HOBOKEN, N.J. , Aug. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- EducationDynamics, a leading higher education marketing agency, announces the acquisition of EDU First.
During its 6-year history, EDU First established itself as a leading provider of high-quality adult student prospects for colleges and universities. During that time, EDU First and EducationDynamics formed a deep and very successful strategic partnership to connect interested prospective students to EducationDynamics' 500+ college and university clients. The acquisition will expand EducationDynamics' scope and capabilities in delivering on its mission of connecting interested individuals with higher education institutions.
EducationDynamics' CEO, Bruce Douglas, notes that, "EducationDynamics continues to seek out the most effective and efficient ways to identify and qualify prospective new students. This new deal strengthens our innovative and multi-faceted approach to marketing, enabling the company to immediately become an even more valuable marketing partner to the over 500 colleges and universities that rely on us to reach more students. We have long admired the work that EDU First performs on behalf of prospective students, and we are very excited to have EDU First join the EducationDynamics family."
EducationDynamics is the industry leader in helping colleges and universities achieve their enrollment goals through the company's unique ability to find the highest quality adult student prospects. As the trusted partner to more than 500 higher educational institutions, EducationDynamics has earned a reputation for providing the resources and expertise required to meet a wide range of industry challenges, delivering inquiry generation, agency of record marketing services (e.g. paid digital, organic search, awareness, nurturing), enrollment management services, retention services, research, consultative services and technology solutions to universities across the country. For more information, visit: educationdynamics.com
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CHICAGO — Mostly sunny Tuesday with seasonal warmth. Winds: NW 10-15 mph. Air quality is in the Good category for today around Chicago. High 84, cooler by the lake.
Mostly clear tonight and comfortable. Winds: W 10-15 mph. Low 66.
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Wednesday Forecast: A few morning clouds then clearing. Mild for the season & breezy. N 10-20 mph
High 80, mid 70s lakeside.
Extended outlook calls for our dry streak to last most of the week with temps for highs in the mid to low 80s and lots of sun. Chance of showers/t’storms comes back into Chicago by late Friday. Warmer & more humid over the weekend as highs get to near 90 with a chance of showers/t’storms. | https://wgntv.com/weather/tuesday-forecast-temps-in-mid-80s-with-mainly-sunny-conditions/ | 2022-07-12 11:41:12 | 1 | https://wgntv.com/weather/tuesday-forecast-temps-in-mid-80s-with-mainly-sunny-conditions/ |
For an American jazz pianist on the rise, there may be no greater honor than the Cole Porter Fellowship. Bestowed every four years by the American Pianists Association, it's the prize at the end of a rigorous competition, and an excellent boost for an artistic career. In fact, each of the last four Cole Porter fellows has been featured on Jazz Night in America — including Sullivan Fortner, who returned to serve on the competition jury this year.
In this episode of Jazz Night, we'll spend an hour at the competition finals, hearing from Fortner and others. The main attraction, of course, would be the five extraordinary young pianists vying for the prize. We'll get to know each of them, and hear highlights from their trio performances during the Club Finals this past April at The Cabaret in downtown Indianapolis.
Three of the finalists — Caelan Cardello, Esteban Castro and Isaiah J. Thompson — came up together through the jazz education pipeline in New Jersey, via organizations like Jazz House Kids (where our host, Christian McBride, serves as artistic director). So they relate more as friends than competitors. The same is true of Paul Cornish, who was born and raised in Houston, and Thomas Linger, who hails from Waynesville, N.C. As Castro aptly puts it: "This really feels like a family."
Of course, it's also still a competition. If you don't already know who emerged as the latest Cole Porter Fellow, we won't spoil the results until the end of the show. So you can listen and judge for yourself. The sky-high quality of the music is sure to make that a tough call — even as it brings glad tidings that the future of jazz piano is in capable hands.
Musicians:
Rhythm section: Nick Tucker, bass; Kenny Phelps, drums
Pianists: Caelan Cardello, Esteban Castro, Paul Cornish, Thomas Linger, Isaiah J. Thompson
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Credits:
Nate Chinen, writer; Trevor Smith, producer; Lee Mergner, field producer; Ron Scalzo, episode mix; Suraya Mohamed, project manager; Keith Jenkins, vice president of visuals and strategy at NPR Music; Anya Grundmann, executive producer; Christian McBride, host.
Special thanks to Lee Clifford and Don Lucoff
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At the Feb. 14 meeting of the Tioga County Legislature, Keith Flesher was appointed as the County Legislator for District 7, representing the Berkshire, Newark Valley, and Richford areas. The position has been vacant since November 23, 2022, and Flesher will discharge the duties of District 7 Legislator until December 31, 2023 with the understanding that continued service is contingent upon the results of the November 7, 2023 general election.
Flesher will serve on the following standing committees: Economic Development, Planning, Tourism, Agriculture and Personnel.
The legislature appointed members to the Alternatives to Incarceration Advisory Board, who will serve from 4/1/2023 to 3/31/2024; the members include an ex-offender, a crime victim, and State Certified Provider of Alcohol and/or substance abuse treatment.
Francis Bialy, Patricia Gillule, and Legislator William Standinger III were all re-appointed to the Community Services Board.
After a public hearing was held on January 19, 2023; the legislature voted to adopt Local law No. 1 of 2023 establishing the salary for the offices of County clerk and County Sheriff for the four year term of office commencing January 1, 2024 and continuing to December 31, 2027. The annual salary for the county clerk will be $80,000; and the county sheriff will be $104,055.
A public hearing was set for February 23, 2023 at 10:00 a.m. at the Ronald E. Dougherty County Office Building on 56 Main Street for the 2023 annual agricultural district inclusions.
The legislature passed a resolution that calls on the State of New York to continue to pass through federal Affordable Care Act-enhanced federal Medicaid assistance percentage funds.
Farmer Brown Solar, LLC has submitted a Notice of Intent to the Town of Owego that it plans to build and operate a Solar Energy system with an expected total capacity of approximately 4.95 Megawatts AC. The legislature authorized the legislative chair to sign their payment in lieu of tax agreement.
The legislature has passed authorization and approval for a settlement agreement with TEVA concerning claims related to the opioid crisis. Tioga County has joined in a legal action seeking compensation from those who are responsible for causing and perpetuation the opioid addiction crisis.
Authorization was passed to dedicate and declare a portion of the Belva Lockwood Lane as a County Roadway. Owego Gardens Associates II, LLC constructed a 93-unit working family housing development in the Village of Owego, and said development was requited to construct a public roadway with access to the housing units.
The legislature authorized for the Department of Economic Development and Planning to apply, administer and pay application fees for Restore NY Grant on the property located at 48-50 Lake Street in Owego, formerly known as Tioga Trails. The application fee will be $500 to apply for a Restore NY Communities Initiative in the amount of $2,000,000.
The US Bureau of Justice Assistance has announced the fiscal year 2023 Body Worn Camera grant funding, and the legislature authorized the Tioga County Sheriff's Department to submit a request.
The Tioga County Department of Social Services is authorized to contract with Glove House, Inc, for In-Home Parent Education Services for the period of February 15, 2023 through December 31, 2023.
The legislature authorized to create and fill secretary to the first assistant county attorney; temporarily increasing the full time head count in the law department. The annual salary will be $39,940 to $49,740 effective February 15, 2023.
The Tioga County Sheriff's Department was authorized to back fill a vacant, full-time corrections Officer position with Kenneth Wilbur at an annual salary of $53,428 effective March 13, 2023; this salary is above hiring base.
Some amendments were made to the employee handbook, mainly section I, rules of the legislature, section 2, committees and section 4 appointments. Also some amendments were made to the employee handbook, section III; financial rules, section A, budget transfer.
A late filed resolution passed appointed Legislator Barbara Roberts to the Agricultural and Farmland Protection Board. Another late filed resolution was passed authorizing the appointment of Doreen Holbrook to the title of Safety Officer effective February 27, 2023 at an annual salary of $56,000. Holbrook must also complete the civil service exam requirements.
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Independent Commodity Intelligence Services 2023 Innovation Award winners represent companies paving the way in product, process, and digital innovations that demonstrate a commitment to sustainability in the chemical industry.
HOUSTON, July 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Viridis Chemical, a manufacturer of renewable, biobased, low-carbon chemicals, announced that its commercial scale biobased ethyl acetate is the winner of the Independent Commodity Intelligence Services (ICIS) 2023 Product Innovation Award in the SME category. This award is another validation of the technology Viridis Chemical is bringing to the chemical industry. Its winning product, 100% biobased ethyl acetate, demonstrated environmental benefits that enhance sustainability by delivering a high-quality, high-performance commercial product with lower GHG emissions.
"We are humbled to receive this prestigious award, which is the result of the hard work and dedication of our employees and partners," said Carl V Rush, Jr., CEO and co-founder of Viridis Chemical. "Viridis is a leader in decarbonizing the chemical industry. Our proprietary technology offers a revolutionary approach to circularity for chemical manufacturing, which is greatly needed today. With renewable feedstocks, reduced emissions, and a measurable impact on the Scope 3 emissions for our customers, our ethyl acetate, and future products, deliver on our sustainability promise, without compromise economically or otherwise."
ICIS awards are open to companies in the chemical industry who have successfully launched innovative projects that provide solutions that drive progress toward sustainability for companies, their customers, and society.
Viridis uses proprietary manufacturing technologies and renewable biobased feedstocks to produce low-carbon, sustainable products. The company's first product, 100% biobased ethyl acetate, uses bio-ethanol feedstock and Viridis' proprietary technology to deliver sustainable product on an industrial scale. Viridis' 100% biobased ethyl acetate is marketed worldwide by HELM AG, one of the world's foremost independent chemicals marketing enterprises.
"Viridis and HELM have created their long-term partnership with the aim to offer a compelling choice towards a more sustainable business to chemical markets. We are delighted to see Viridis winning the ICIS Innovation Award as it confirms the positive feedback received from our customers ever since the production started up. The reliability of our service to markets, the quality of the product and the severely reduced carbon footprint are all helping customers to deliver a game-changing impact in their markets," said Björn Steckel, President Chemicals Americas of HELM.
Viridis Chemical's ethyl acetate is a United States Department of Agriculture (USDA)-certified, biobased product meeting all requirements under the USDA BioPreferred® Program. Traditionally, ethyl acetate has been manufactured from fossil fuel-based resources.
Earlier this year, Viridis received International Sustainability & Carbon Certification PLUS (ISCC PLUS) for its manufacturing facility in Columbus, Nebraska. Products certified to the ISCC PLUS standard assure companies, brand owners, and consumers that high sustainability requirements have been met.
Viridis serves a number of industries, from paints and coatings, adhesives, and personal care products to food and beverage, and pharmaceuticals. Viridis is designing and engineering new projects to bring additional renewable, low-carbon chemicals to market and drive a more sustainable future.
To learn more visit www.viridischemical.com.
About Viridis Chemical
Headquartered in Houston, Texas, Viridis Chemical, LLC, is a world-class manufacturer of renewable, biobased, low-carbon chemicals and the only industrial-scale manufacturer of 100 percent biobased ethyl acetate in North America. Viridis is committed to the safe, environmentally sound, and economically viable conversion of bio-ethanol into circular, sustainable products previously derived from fossil fuel-based resources. Viridis is a member of the American Chemistry Council (ACC), holds International Sustainability & Carbon PLUS Certification (ISCC PLUS) for its manufacturing facility in Columbus, Nebraska, and has a USDA-certified, biobased product meeting all requirements under the USDA BioPreferred® program. For more information, please visit www.viridischemical.com.
About Helm AG
HELM is a Hamburg, Germany, based family-owned company established in 1900. HELM is one of the world's largest chemicals marketing companies and committed to providing solutions to its partners that support a successful transformation to a sustainable economy and society. The company secures access to the world's key markets through its specific regional knowledge and its multinational presence in more than 30 countries. As a multifunctional marketing organization HELM is active in the chemicals industry, in the agricultural industry, in energy materials and in pharmaceuticals, generating global revenues of EUR 8 billion per year. Learn more at www.helmag.com.
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European-wide survey* reveals most coveted kitchen trends
ISTANBUL, March 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Forget flimsy mod-cons and passing social trends, a new study has revealed that timeless design and advanced technology are the most desired features in modern kitchens, according to Beko, the leading home appliance brand.
Modern kitchens are changing fast, becoming ever more functional, multipurpose living spaces serving as breakfast, dining and even entertainment areas with Beko's European-wide research revealing that on average, 1 in 3 of us1 opt to use the space for dining. As a result, today's kitchens seamlessly combine function, quality, technology and aesthetics in harmony to fulfil different needs. Beko's extensive research sought to understand this dynamic and the design features most desired by customers.
Aesthetics, quality, and functionality were found to be the top three values that people admired most in kitchens and appliances, with over half of the six countries surveyed, stating quality as the leading reason for feeling desirous of others' appliances, including Germany, Poland, France and the UAE2. In contrast to the growing trend of cheaper, trendier items, the research found that the majority of us place heavy importance on the products being durable and built to last with around 61% of those surveyed across the region valuing the feature3.
The survey studied 14,000 consumers across Europe and the UAE and was carried out by OnePoll in partnership with Beko, one of the top 3 large home appliances brands in Europe*, to understand changing attitudes to kitchen design across the globe. The insights come as Beko launches its latest built-in kitchen range, a thoughtfully designed range of new kitchen solutions combining high-performance with intelligent design and new technologies.
Advanced kitchen technology emerged as another envied feature, with over half admitting to coveting others' high-tech kitchen appliances and gadgets such as innovative, energy efficient fridges that kept food fresher for longer4.
As expected, aside from quality and technology, aesthetic was a key factor for many respondents and consistently one of the top three reasons cited for feeling envious of others' kitchen appliances5. Specifically, participants stated that they admired the sleek and modern design of the appliancewith a sizeable portion of us including 'sleek and minimalist design' as a key feature in a 'dream kitchen'6.
Ragıp Balcıoğlu, Chief Commercial Officer at Arçelik, parent company of Beko commented on the research, "The kitchen is no longer a room exclusively for preparing meals. More and more, we are seeing the kitchen become a common space being used by all members of the family – be it as a home office, a family room, or a space for social gathering. It is important for us to understand this and tune our offering towards the growing range of wants and needs. This research confirms what we've observed; high quality products that look great and are equipped with the innovative technologies sit at the heart of our consumers' dream kitchens. We hope that with this understanding, we can continue to provide great solutions for kitchens across the world."
Interestingly, a significant chunk of the population surveyed also cited easy installation of kitchen appliances as an important feature in their coveted appliances7, indicating there's more to appliance desire than how it looks and how it works and consumers in fact, look for ease and functionality in their appliance before it's even installed.
The research also revealed that most consumers are not likely to rest once they've seen something they like, with a heavy proportion of us acting on our desires and buying a similar product for our own homes8 in fact, many do so more than once9.
Beko's newest Built-in Kitchen technologies feature user-friendly, and high-quality functions, wrapped in seamless and sleek designs and this is in addition to being crafted in such a way that appliances are easy to clean and require minimal effort from installation onwards. For kitchens that serve not only as a place to cook, but also as valuable social spaces for friends and family, the desire for smarter solutions that fit effortlessly into a variety of lifestyles is clear and recognised by Beko.
Notes to Editors
About Beko:
Beko is the international home appliance brand of Arçelik, which is a multinational household appliances manufacturer that operates with 12 brands and employs 45,000 people worldwide. It is one of the top three large home appliances brands in Europe* in the white goods sector.
Beko has been focusing on healthy living for years, raising awareness and developing products that make healthy living possible and convenient. Beko's brand mission is 'healthy living is only possible on a healthy planet'. Beko is committed to protecting the planet by designing and manufacturing energy-efficient products and investing in resource efficiency in production.
*Source Euromonitor International Limited; Large Appliances as per "Major Appliances" in Consumer Appliances 2022ed, retail volume, 2021 data. For more information, please visit www.beko.com
[1] Percentage of those who use their kitchen as a space for dining: DE 35%, ES 36%, PL 40%, IT 43%, FR 32%, UK 25%, UAE 36%
[2] Percentage of those who covet quality in the appliances of others: DE 57%, ES 56%, PL 55%, IT 54%, FR 58%, UK 47%, UAE 69%[3] Percentage of those who believe it is important that their kitchen appliances are durable and built to last: DE 60%, ES 70%, PL 61%, IT 56%, FR 66%, UK 56%, UAE 74%
[4] Percentage of those who admire high-tech kitchen appliances and gadgets: DE 56%, ES 62%, PL 54%, IT 54%, FR 55%, UK 39%, UAE 66%[5] Percentage of those who value aesthetics as a key feature in coveted kitchens: DE 47%, ES 41%, PL 46%, IT 36%, FR 35%, UK 49%, UAE 55%
[6] Percentage of those who highlighted 'sleek and minimalist design' as a key feature in a dream kitchen: DE 25%, ES 39%, PL 30%, IT 36%, FR 26%, UK 21%, UAE 33%
[7] Percentage of those who value easy installation of kitchen appliances: DE 90%, ES 93%, PL 89%, IT 92%, FR 93%, UK 75%, UAE 95%
[8] Percentage of those who have bought a product they liked after seeing it: DE 72%, ES 65%, PL 76%, IT 75%, FR 80%, UK 54%, UAE 88%
[9] Percentage of those who have bought a product they liked after seeing it more than once: DE 24%, ES 26%, PL 36%, IT 26%, FR 33%, UK 17%, UAE 49%
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‘Huge will to survive’: Dog stabbed 50 times recovering at animal shelter, officials say
LENOIR CITY, Tenn. (WVLT/Gray News) - Officials at an animal shelter in Tennessee said a dog who was stabbed 50 times in an attack is receiving care at the shelter.
The Young-Williams Animal Center announced Monday that they are closely following Selah’s progress.
“Recently we found out that Selah needs more care than anticipated, and Young-Williams was able to pick her up thanks to the Loudon County Animal Shelter,” the center said in a statement.
The animal center said it has received several offers of adoption, but that it is prioritizing Selah’s safety and continued recovery and is not yet available.
“For those asking how they can help, thank you for all of the messages, prayers and offers of support for Selah,” the center said.
According to police, Selah was injured and left for dead on May 2.
Authorities said 24-year-old Darian Farley stabbed the pit bull mix before barricading himself in his family’s basement.
WVLT spoke with Amanda Lovin, Selah’s former owner, a week after the attack.
“She looked like she was carved, and I just don’t understand how, but she’s got one huge will to survive,” Lovin said.
Lovin said Selah was blind in both eyes when she adopted her, and that the dog provided a comforting presence for the family as they welcomed her into their home.
Lovin said that it was assumed Selah was dead when they saw her blood throughout the house as Farley was barricaded in the basement.
Left for dead, Selah survived for more than four hours as investigators tried to get Farley out of the home.
After she was found, Selah received emergency medical care before she was taken back home. She now has significant scarring on her back and neck.
“She behaves like it didn’t happen to her,” Lovin said.
After learning Selah was taken back to the animal shelter, WVLT said it reached back out to Lovin but did not yet hear back.
Farley faces a felony charge for threatening to kill his father and another charge for animal abuse, according to officials.
Lovin said Farley will not be welcomed back into the home.
Donations to support Selah’s recovery can be made via the Young-Williams Animal Center’s Animal Compassion Fund.
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NEW HARTFORD, N.Y. (AP) — NEW HARTFORD, N.Y. (AP) — PAR Technology Corp. (PAR) on Wednesday reported a loss of $13.5 million in its fourth quarter.
On a per-share basis, the New Hartford, New York-based company said it had a loss of 50 cents. Losses, adjusted for one-time gains and costs, were 26 cents per share.
The software provider for the hospitality industry posted revenue of $97.7 million in the period.
For the year, the company reported a loss of $69.3 million, or $2.55 per share. Revenue was reported as $355.8 million.
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Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) got a warm reception at the Heritage Foundation’s 50th anniversary summit just outside Washington, D.C., on Friday, softening a difficult weak that featured a wave of Florida lawmakers endorsing former President Trump for 2024.
Facing a friendly conservative audience of around 1,070 that greeted him with a standing ovation, DeSantis, who has not yet declared for 2024 but is widely expected to, tested whether he could flaunt signing a six-week abortion ban.
DeSantis did not mention the abortion ban bill in a Liberty University speech the day after he signed the bill last week. The measure drew criticism and prompted Trump’s campaign to forecast apparent opposition to a national abortion ban.
But when running through his list of accomplishments to the Heritage crowd on Friday, DeSantis briefly mentioned he “recently signed the heartbeat bill to protect life,” drawing some of the strongest applause from the crowd during his speech.
Ken Cuccinelli, a former senior Trump official who recently launched a PAC to support a DeSantis presidential run, argued that kind of reaction shows DeSantis is resonating with the conservative voter base.
“He is the most popular Republican in America for reasons of performance. And people want to win,” Cuccinelli told The Hill. “He’s a winner. He’s never lost a race. And you know, he doesn’t complain about the close ones even.”
The wave of Florida members of Congress endorsing Trump and knocking DeSantis included scathing comments from Rep. Greg Steube (R-Fla.) to Politico accusing DeSantis of keeping him out of press conferences and not reaching out after a serious fall put him in the ICU. But Cuccinelli brushed off the importance of congressional endorsements.
“Ask an Iowa voter. Go ask a South Carolina voter,” Cuccinelli said.
Dwight Johnson, a Heritage donor from Colorado Springs who was in the crowd, said that while he had supported Trump in the past, “everything that [DeSantis] said made him a great candidate for president of the United States.”
“I think DeSantis is very electable. I think he’s just not nearly as controversial,” he said.
But Johnson reacted with surprise when he was told that several Florida members of Congress endorsed Trump this week — and then praised the former president
“Trump did far more than the things that he said he would do in the first year,” Johnson said. “Say controversial all you want – brilliant businessman.”
Electability is also a consideration for John Garvey of Palm Springs, Fla., another Heritage donor who was in the crowd, when looking at the 2024 field.
“I just saw a couple of polls – one out of Arizona, one out of Pennsylvania – that had DeSantis polling ahead of Biden by massive margins, both those pivotal states that Trump didn’t take [in 2020]. So I think that’s maybe one of the better arguments for DeSantis,” Garvey said.
Heritage Foundation President Kevin Roberts praised DeSantis’s “radical candor.” And DeSantis focused much of his 40-minute speech on arguing in favor of his confrontational, aggressive political style.
“I look around and sometimes Republicans will get into office and they’re almost like potted plants. They don’t want to do anything with the authority they have,” DeSantis said.
And without directly mentioning Trump, one DeSantis line distinguished himself from the former president in a way that may have spoken to conservative voters’ and donors’ concern about Trump being too controversial to win.
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By ALEX VEIGA
AP Business Writer
Stocks rose in early trading Friday after a report showing employers slowed their hiring in August stoked cautious optimism on Wall Street that the Federal Reserve may not need to raise interest rates as aggressively in its ongoing bid to tame inflation.
The S&P 500 was up 0.4% as of 10:09 a.m. Eastern, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 95 points, or 0.3%, at 31,753. The Nasdaq composite gained 0.2%.
The indexes remain on pace to end lower for the week. In recent weeks, the market has wiped out much of the gains it made in July and early August as traders worried that the Fed would not let up anytime soon on raising interest rates to bring down the highest inflation in decades.
The latest jobs data at least gives traders some hope that a key driver of inflation is cooling. On Friday, the Labor Department reported that the U.S. economy added 315,000 jobs last month, down from 526,000 in July and below the average gain of the previous three months. The unemployment rate also rose to 3.7% from 3.5% in July.
The smaller August jobs gain is good news for Wall Street, because it suggests the Fed is making progress on its goal of cooling hiring and wage growth in order to help slow inflation. That could give the central bank reason to more moderately increase interest rates at its next policy meeting later this month.
The Fed has already raised interest rates four times this year and is expected to raise short-term rates by another 0.75 percentage points at its next meeting, according to CME Group. But following the latest jobs report, expectations for that three-quarter percentage point hike have fallen to 64% from 75% on Thursday.
The gains were broad in morning trading Friday. Technology stocks, which weighed on the market heavily most of this week, drove a big share of the rally. Broadcom rose 3.4%. Energy stocks also rose as crude oil prices edged higher. Marathon Oil added 2.9%.
Treasury yields, which have been rising along with expectations for higher interest rates, fell broadly. The yield on the 10-year Treasury, which influences interest rates on mortgages and other consumer loans, slipped to 3.20% from 3.26% late Thursday. The two-year Treasury yield, which tends to track expectations for Fed action, fell to 3.41% from 3.52%.
The benchmark S&P 500 ended August with a 4.2% loss after surging the previous month on expectations the Fed might ease off rate hikes due to signs U.S. economic activity was cooling and inflation might be leveling off.
Stocks entered a skid last week after Chair Jerome Powell said the Fed needs to keep rates elevated enough “for some time” to slow the economy. The only question for many investors is how much and when the next hike will be.
The latest jobs data comes a day after the Labor Department reported unemployment claims fell last week in another sign of a strong job market. It said earlier this week there were two jobs for every unemployed person in July.
Major indexes in Europe were higher. Asian markets closed mixed.
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SINGAPORE, Feb. 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- MEXC, the leading cryptocurrency exchange that performed exceptionally well throughout the recent market downturn, has announced a major reduction in trading fees.
Spot trading costs on the platform have dropped to zero for maker fees and 0.1% for taker fees, while futures trading costs have reduced to zero for maker fees and 0.03% for taker fees - making MEXC the cheapest place to trade cryptocurrency globally.
This move is aimed at encouraging newcomers to join its growing trading community as it works to drive wider adoption of cryptocurrencies globally.
The announcement comes as the market is bouncing back, and MEXC's business growth and increased trading volume are testaments to its reliability and efficiency.
MEXC is committed to giving back to its community and takes its social responsibility commitments seriously. With the new fee structure in place, MEXC is confident it can attract even more traders and drive further growth in the cryptocurrency industry.
Bitcoin News reported that Futures trading volume on MEXC has increased by an impressive 1200%, a testament to the exchange's commitment to providing the best trading experience for its users.
"We are proud to announce that MEXC now has the lowest fee overall in the cryptocurrency industry. Through our philosophy of users first, MEXC's changing for you, we strive to do business in a way that makes users trade better with ease and confidence," said Andrew Weiner, VP of MEXC Global. "We have seen substantial growth in the crypto industry. In 2022, the trading volume on MEXC alone increased exponentially versus the previous year. With the return of users' confidence in trading, we believe that this fee reduction will be rewarding them with a much-needed boost to help the whole industry grow. "
MEXC's commitment to the cryptocurrency industry and its users is unwavering, and the exchange will continue to look for ways to give back to the community and promote industry growth. With the new fee structure in place, MEXC is poised to become the leading cryptocurrency exchange, and traders can be assured of the best trading experience on the platform.
MEXC's announcement is a clear indication of the exchange's commitment to its users and the industry as a whole. Traders looking for a reliable and efficient platform with low fees should look no further than MEXC.
For more information, visit: www.mexc.com
About MEXC
MEXC is the world's leading cryptocurrency trading platform, providing one-stop cryptocurrency trading services for spot, ETF, futures, Staking, NFT Index, and more. MEXC currently serves more than 10 million users worldwide and embraces the philosophy of "Users first, MEXC's Changing for you". Visit the website and blog for more information, and follow MEXC Global and M-Ventures.
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AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Jan. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ --
- Pricing for all-new 2024 Alfa Romeo Tonale starts at $42,995
- Alfa Romeo Tonale build, pricing and pre-order information available at alfaromeousa.com
- Pre-ordering includes the 2024 Alfa Romeo Tonale Ti and Tonale Veloce trims
- Customers choosing to lease the Alfa Romeo Tonale can take advantage of a $7,500 Federal EV tax credit
- Alfa Romeo's first heavily electrified offering includes an innovative PHEV all-wheel-drive system
- 15.5-kWh lithium-ion battery with 90-kW electric motor delivers an electric range of more than 30 miles (48 kilometers). The additional 1.3-liter turbocharged engine contributes to a best-in-class 285 horsepower
- Alfa Romeo paradigm: Electrification serves the brand with the mission of reinventing sportiness for the 21st century
Alfa Romeo today announced pricing for the all-new 2024 Tonale with a starting U.S. manufacturer's suggested retail price (MSRP) of $42,995 (excluding $1,595 destination charge).
The premium automotive brand also opened pre-ordering. Customers can now build and price their Alfa Romeo Tonale through alfaromeousa.com and align with their preferred dealer to finalize the purchase.
"We look forward to launching the all-new Alfa Romeo Tonale and competing in the premium compact sport-utility vehicle segment with the brand's first plug-in hybrid offering," said Larry Dominique, senior vice president and head of Alfa Romeo North America. "The Tonale drops right into one of the largest volume segments with best-in-class 285 horsepower and more than 30 miles of electric range as the next generation of electrified Alfa Romeo vehicles make their way into the market."
Initial pre-orders open with the all-new 2024 Alfa Romeo Tonale Ti and Tonale Veloce trim levels with Sprint availability later in Q1 of 2023. Customers can build their Ti or Veloce Tonale through alfaromeousa.com and choose from the available options. After selecting a preferred dealer, a representative from the chosen dealer will contact the customer to finalize the order.
Customers who choose to lease their all-new Alfa Romeo Tonale can take advantage of a $7,500 Federal EV tax credit.
Pricing for the all-new 2024 Alfa Romeo Tonale. Prices do not include a $1,595 destination charge:
The all-new 2024 Alfa Romeo Tonale spearheads a new era of luxury, electrification and connectivity while remaining true to the race-inspired DNA Alfa Romeo is known for. As the first compact sport-utility vehicle from Alfa Romeo, North American consumers will experience more than 110 years of heritage built into every car.
The evolution of performance is led by a plug-in hybrid powertrain with a 15.5-kWh lithium-ion battery and 90-kW electric motor that delivers an electric range of more than 30 miles (48 kilometers). The additional 1.3-liter turbocharged engine contributes to a best-in-class 285 horsepower and every Alfa Romeo Tonale includes all-wheel drive.
Exhilarating driving dynamics are assisted by a rapid-response Frequency Damping Suspension (FDS) system, engineered to create a comfortable ride and automatically adjust the suspension for spirited driving.
The Alfa Romeo Tonale also features a variety of driver assistance systems, Uconnect 5, an all-new connectivity platform with Alfa Connect and modern Italian styling.
Alfa Romeo
Born in 1910 in Milan, Italy, Alfa Romeo has designed and crafted some of the most stylish and sporty cars in automotive history. That tradition lives on today as Alfa Romeo continues to take a unique and innovative approach to automobiles. The Alfa Romeo Stelvio sets a benchmark in performance, style and technology in an SUV. The award-winning Alfa Romeo Giulia delivers race-inspired performance, advanced technologies and an exhilarating driving experience to the premium midsize sedan segment. In early 2023, Alfa Romeo will offer its first compact SUV with the all-new Tonale. The globally available Tonale is part of a radical evolution taking place at Alfa Romeo, which looks ahead to a new era of electrification and connectivity. Alfa Romeo is part of the portfolio of brands offered by leading global automaker and mobility provider Stellantis. For more information regarding Stellantis (NYSE: STLA), please visit www.stellantis.com.
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INDIANAPOLIS — The Fair Housing Center of Central Indiana and fair housing organizations in six different states announced a settlement has been reached in a federal civil rights lawsuit against the Clover Group.
That company's 38 properties named in the lawsuit include Gardens on Gateway Senior Apartments (McCordsville); Pleasant Run Senior Apartments (Indianapolis); and Wynbrooke Senior Apartments (Indianapolis).
The properties, for people 55 years and older, were alleged to have inaccessible parking spaces, mailboxes, bathrooms, and routes to units and public common use areas.
The $7.1 million settlement will improve access for people with disabilities at the senior apartment buildings. It includes $3 million in retrofits to public and common areas and $3.375 million in funds set aside to pay for modifications to individual units at the request of any resident or applicant.
The rest of the money will go to the fair housing organizations that brought the suit to cover their expenses.
“Across Indiana, tenants are facing a housing crisis, but for persons with disabilities, that crisis is even more acute because of older housing that is not required to be accessible or because of newer housing that is not built to meet fair housing design and construction requirements,” said Amy Nelson, executive director of the FHCCI.
In addition to Indiana, the alleged violations happened at properties in Ohio, New York and Pennsylvania. The full complaint can be read by clicking here.
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Teachers in Tennessee hold down intruder until police arrive
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV/Gray News) – Several school employees are recovering from injuries after working together to hold down a man who forced his way into an elementary school in Nashville, Tennessee.
Kindergarten teacher Rachel Davis told WSMV her students were going inside from recess when Onreka Gray jumped over the fence and ran toward them.
“I was trying to explain to him, ‘Sir, you cannot come in this door. This is not the front door. You’re not allowed in this building.’ And eventually, he wanted to get in so bad that he was lunging towards the kids,” Davis said, explaining she tried to block him from getting inside while she was yelling for help. “We struggled for a while, and he made it inside the building.”
Davis said the next thing she knew – she was tackling Gray.
“These children feel like my children and just that strong desire that I was going to do anything I could do to make sure they were safe,” Davis explained. “We both fell backward, and he fell on top of me.”
The teacher said it eventually took her and two others to push Gray into the corner and restrain him from going down the hallway.
Inglewood Elementary School’s bookkeeper Shay Patton and secretary Nikki Thomas helped hold Gray down in the hallway for 10 minutes while waiting for the police.
“I got him in a headlock, put his arm behind his back, and put my legs across him so he wouldn’t get free,” Thomas said.
All three were hurt while keeping Gray away from students, but Patton said the situation could have been much worse.
“We didn’t even think about weapons. He could have had anything. I didn’t even think about that until hours later,” Patton said. “I don’t know what he was trying to do, but I’m grateful that he barely got into the door and that was it.”
“We are stronger together,” Thomas said. “I’m thankful for the procedure in place for lockdown. Everybody acted immediately, and that also kept the kids safe.”
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LONDON — U.S. President Joe Biden has arrived in London to pay his respects to Queen Elizabeth II.
The president was expected to sign the official condolence book and attend a reception Sunday at Buckingham Palace hosted by King Charles III before attending the queen's funeral at Westminster Abbey on Monday.
Biden is among many world leaders traveling to the United Kingdom to honor Queen Elizabeth’s long reign. Biden and first lady Jill Biden were greeted at the airport by U.K. Ambassador Jane Hartley, Lord Lieutenant of Essex Jennifer Tolhurst and others.
After the queen’s death, Biden issued a proclamation directing that all American flags be flown at half staff “as a mark of respect for the memory of Queen Elizabeth II” until sunset on the day of her interment. Before coming to London, he spoke with the king to offer his condolences and went to the British Embassy as well.
KEY DEVELOPMENTS:
— The queen's eight grandchildren stand vigil beside her coffin Saturday evening
— Queen's death both a challenge and a reprieve for new UK Prime Minister Liz Truss
— US-UK relations enter new chapter as new PM, king settle in
— Crowds paying respects to queen boost London tourism amid slump
— Queen's death triggers media bonanza that has been at work for decades
— In Yemen, queen's death recalls oppression under British colonial rule
— Once home to a princess, Malta remembers a queen
— Find more AP coverage here: https://apnews.com/hub/queen-elizabeth-ii
OTHER DEVELOPMENTS:
LONDON — The daughters of Prince Andrew and his former wife, Sarah Ferguson, say in a touching statement that they will miss their “Grannie,” the late Queen Elizabeth II, and thanked her for her support.
Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie wrote: “We, like many, thought you’d be here forever. And we all miss you terribly. You were our matriarch, our guide, our loving hand on our backs leading us through this world. You taught us so much and we will cherish those lessons and memories forever.”
The sisters, who issued their statement before standing vigil Saturday evening at the queen’s coffin with all of te queen’s eight grandchildren. They added they were happy that the queen, who died Sept. 8 at age 96, is reunited with her husband, Prince Philip, who died last year.
They say: “Goodbye dear Grannie, it has been the honour of our lives to have been your granddaughters and we’re so very proud of you. We know that dear Uncle Charles, the king, will continue to lead in your example as he too has dedicated his life to service.”
LONDON — All eight of Queen Elizabeth II’s grandchildren stood in silent vigil beside her coffin early Saturday evening.
King Charles III’s sons, William and Prince Harry, were joined by Princess Anne’s children, Zara Tindall and Peter Philips; Prince Andrew’s daughters, Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie; and the two children of Prince Edward – Lady Louise Windsor and James, Viscount Severn.
William, now the heir to the throne, stood, his head bowed, at the head of the coffin and Harry at the foot. Both princes, who are military veterans, were in uniform.
Mourners continued to file past in silence as the grandchildren stood vigil.
Harry, who served in Afghanistan as a British army officer, wore civilian clothes days ago during the procession of the queen’s coffin from Buckingham Palace because he is no longer a working member of the royal family. But the king requested that both his sons wear their military uniforms at the Westminster Hall vigil.
LONDON — U.S. President Joe Biden headed to the United Kingdom on Saturday to pay his respects to Queen Elizabeth II at a time of transition in US-UK relations, as both a new royal and a new prime minister are settling in.
The hawkish approach of new Prime Minister Liz Truss to Russia and China puts her on the same page as Biden. But the rise of Truss, 47, who once called the U.S.-U.K. relationship “special but not exclusive,” could mark a decidedly new chapter in the trans-Atlantic partnership.
Biden and Truss had been set to meet Sunday, but the prime minister’s office said Saturday they would skip the weekend hello, opting instead for a meeting at the U.N. General Assembly on Wednesday.
LONDON — The line for people with disabilities and mobility issues who want to pay their last respects to Queen Elizabeth II as her coffin lies in state has been closed.
The government announced Saturday afternoon that the queue “has reached full capacity and is now permanently closed.”
It says that all time slots have been allocated for those who are entitled to join the “accessible” queue which is for people who have a disability or condition that means they cannot line up for extended periods of time. It is separate to the main queue, which remains open with waiting times around 13 hours.
The queen, who died Sept. 8 at age 96 after 70 years on the throne, is lying in state at the Houses of Parliament until early Monday morning, hours before her funeral.
LONDON — British Prime Minister Liz Truss has met her counterparts from Australia and New Zealand who have arrived in town ahead of Queen Elizabeth II’s state funeral on Monday.
Truss met with Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and New Zealand Premier Jacinda Ardern at the government’s Chevening country residence outside London on Saturday.
Ardern said the talks would focus on the queen’s death and King Charles III, as well as the war in Ukraine and the U.K.’s free trade agreement with New Zealand.
Truss’ meeting with Albanese will likely also touch on trade. The Australian leader signed a condolence book for the queen’s family with his partner, Jodie Haydon. Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau also signed the book.
LONDON — While thousands of mourners line up along the River Thames to pay their last respects to the late Queen Elizabeth II, others are already staking out prime viewing locations in the heart of London for the late monarch’s funeral on Monday.
Shirin Thorpe, 62, from Sevenoaks south of the English capital, arrived Thursday and was camped out Saturday near Westminster subway station. It’s near the historic hall where the queen is lying in state and Westminster Abbey, where her funeral will be held.
She says, “There’s going to be millions of people here and we didn’t want to miss the chance.”
Thorpe and her friends are well prepared for a few nights of camping amid cold temperatures: They’ve brought inflatable mattresses, sleeping bags, winter coats and battery packs to keep gadgets running. They have hung Union Jack flags from security barriers and added a photograph of Elizabeth.
While the sun was shining Saturday, Thorpe says she’s ready to brave worse weather should it come.
She says, “We’re tough women like the Queen.”
LONDON — King Charles III is making an unannounced visit to greet people waiting to file past the coffin of Queen Elizabeth II.
Charles and his son, Prince William, shook hands and thanked mourners in the miles-long queue near Lambeth Bridge on Saturday.
Charles has made several impromptu walkabouts since he became king on Sept. 8, in an attempt to meet as many of his subjects as possible.
Thousands of people are lining up to see the queen’s coffin in Westminster Hall, despite waiting times of 16 hours or more.
LONDON — King Charles III is spending much of the day meeting dignitaries who have arrived in London for his mother’s funeral on Monday.
On Saturday morning, he held an audience at Buckingham Palace with the country’s military chiefs, who have provided thousands of armed forces personnel to take part in the pageantry surrounding Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral as well as helping line crowd-packed roads and performing other ceremonial duties.
In the early afternoon, the king was holding a reception for Governors General of the Realms – the monarch’s representatives in the U.K.’s former colonies ranging from Antigua and Barbuda to Tuvalu.
And later in the day, Charles was meeting prime ministers including Justin Trudeau of Canada, Anthony Albanese of Australia, Philip Davis of the Bahamas, Andrew Holness of Jamaica and New Zealand’s Jacinda Ardern.
WINDSOR, England -- Hundreds of troops from the British army, air force and navy have taken part in the first full rehearsal of the procession that will bring the coffin of Queen Elizabeth II to its final resting place.
With troops lining The Long Walk, a picturesque path leading to Windsor Castle, the thumping of drums echoed as marching bands walked ahead of a hearse early Saturday.
On Monday, they will do the same, only surrounded by thousands of people expected to travel to Windsor for a final farewell to the queen, who died last week at age 96.
Her funeral is to be held at Westminster Abbey on Monday before some 2,000 guests, including visiting heads of state. After the church service, the late queen’s coffin will be transported through the historic heart of London on a horse-drawn gun carriage.
It will then be taken by hearse to Windsor, where the queen will be interred alongside her late husband, Prince Philip, who died last year.
Some people who won’t be in Windsor on Monday decided to wake up early to watch Saturday’s rehearsal.
Local resident Katharine Horsfall said she set her alarm for 3:15 a.m. She said: “I think it will be an amazing tribute to the queen, a great send off, with all the pageantry that she so well deserves.”
BEIJING — China announced Saturday that Vice President Wang Qishan would attend the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II as the special representative of President Xi Jinping.
A group of British legislators sanctioned by China have expressed concern that the Chinese government has been invited to the funeral. One told the BBC the invitation should be rescinded because of human rights abuses in the treatment of the Uyghur ethnic group in China’s far-western region of Xinjiang.
Wang, who is close to Xi, was a member of the ruling Communist Party’s all-powerful, seven-member Politburo Standing Committee from 2012 to 2017. During those years, he led a crackdown on corruption that has been one of Xi’s signature initiatives as China’s leader.
Wang was named to the largely ceremonial post of vice president in 2018 and often attends events on Xi’s behalf.
TOKYO — Japanese Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako left for Britain on Saturday to attend Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral to pay respects to her and the British royal family who considered as a model for Japan’s monarchy in modern history.
The decision for the emperor and empress to attend the queen’s funeral underscores the importance and the deep bond between the royal families. Traditionally, a Japanese emperor stays away from funerals except for those of their own parents because of a cultural belief based in the Shinto religion that considers death impure.
Former Emperor Akihito, as crown prince, attended the Queen’s 1953 coronation and her Diamond Jubilee in 2012. Queen Elizabeth visited Japan in 1975.
Naruhito and Masako’s trip to Britain is their first as the Emperor and Empress. The Queen’s invitation for them to visit following Naruhito’s 2019 ascension to the Chrysanthemum Throne had to be postponed due to the pandemic.
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A slightly metallic vinegar aroma hints at the chemical magic of the film developing in progress nearby. Disemboweled disposable cameras fill an open cardboard box. A small bin contains the shells of cracked-open 35mm film cartridges, a mix of Kodak’s telltale turmeric yellow and Fujicolor’s Kermit green. Tresses of translucent brown film negatives hang from racks like strands of kelp. Along the walls, shelves heavy with white paper envelopes contain printed photos and developed negatives waiting to be picked up.
“In 2016-2017, we were probably doing 50 to 75 color rolls a day, maybe another 50 to 75 black-and-white a week,” says Fleenor, Panda Lab’s owner and manager. “I’d say now we’re easily doing around 100 color rolls a day and about 100-200 black-and-white rolls a week.”
A doubling in sales is noteworthy for any business. What makes the numbers remarkable in this case: A decade ago, media experts had declared film photography as good as dead.
But, as Fleenor and others proclaim under Instagram and TikTok posts featuring analog photography: #FilmIsNotDead. “Film is still very much alive,” Fleenor says. And perhaps surprisingly, the comeback is in large part driven by a generation of “digital natives” who developed a love for film photography and classic film cameras during the pandemic.
“It’s, like, cool [now] to go out with your friends for a night and have a 35mm point-and-shoot camera rather than just your iPhone,” says Rebecca Kaplan, the manager of Glazer’s Camera, a longtime local camera and film store and camera rental business anchored in South Lake Union. “People are really drawn to the analog aspect of it because our lives are so digital and so high-tech.”
Sales of film rolls and disposable cameras at Glazer’s have increased roughly 50% in recent years, Kaplan explains in her compact office on the store’s main floor. “It’s one of our fastest-growing departments in the business,” she says.
Photography-oriented nonprofits in the Northwest are feeling the surge too. Darkroom classes at Youth in Focus now have a waiting list — a new phenomenon — according to executive director Samantha Kelly. At Photographic Center Northwest, executive director Terry Novak says they’ve seen a “flood of new faces” for its introductory workshops in black-and-white photography and darkroom techniques.“The demographic seems to be skewing younger and also more diverse,” Novak says about enrollment over the past few years. Local meet-up groups like Ferries on Film and Seattle Film Club are drawing increasingly larger crowds of budding film fans, sharing know-how and providing community in on and offline groups.
Big photo brands are also benefiting from the renaissance. In early October, iconic film camera company Kodak announced it had hired more than 300 people in the past 18 months, and that it was looking to recruit more. “Consumer demand, particularly for 35 mm film, has exploded over the last few years. Our retailers are constantly telling us they can’t keep these films on the shelves — they want more,” said Nagraj Bokinkere, Kodak’s vice president of industrial films and chemicals, in a recent podcast interview. “We literally cannot keep up with demand.”
Leica followed suit a few days later by announcing it would bring back the M6, a 35mm film camera it introduced in 1984 but stopped producing 20 years ago as digital photography took over. Meanwhile, new and longtime film producers alike are racing to satiate the demand by releasing new films or reviving discontinued film lines.
It’s a complete reversal from the early 2000s, when major film companies stopped making many of their analog cameras and film, shuttering production plants and halting sales. Now that interest is booming as supply chain issues continue, there’s just not enough stock to go around. That has resulted in price increases and even retail rationing of certain film rolls (like the Portra400) made popular through Instagram and TikTok hashtags. Local photo stores say it’s hard to source enough vintage cameras — everything from point-and-shoot to more complex models — for resale. And good luck finding a cheap camera at a thrift store these days.
While such shortages can be frustrating for eager hobbyists, film’s comeback is widely embraced by professionals and newbies alike. “It’s really exciting,” Fleenor says. “It started growing before the pandemic, and then once the pandemic hit, it grew quite a bit… we’ve been pretty much screaming busy ever since.”
Ten years ago, Panda Lab employed seven people. That number has grown to 12 due in large part to the film renaissance, which, Fleenor says, is driven mainly by high school- and college-aged customers.
One of them is Chase Marshall. Stuck in the dorms at Bellevue College and “bored out of my mind” in the fall of 2020, Marshall decided to get an analog camera after stumbling on a YouTube video of a film photographer at work. Not long after, he went to Glazer’s, rented the exact same camera (a Mamiya RZ67), and fell in love. “It just felt magical,” Marshall says. He’s been doing fashion shoots with friends and acquaintances ever since, and now works part-time at Panda Lab. Though he’s dabbled in digital photography before, film, to him, is the real deal.
“It’s a certain aesthetic… that’s hard to replicate on digital,” Marshall says. Using gloved hands, he ensures there’s no dust sticking to a customer’s roll of negatives. “Digital sometimes, to me, feels a little bit too flat. But with film, there’s a lot more texture, rawness — it makes it feel like you’re there within that scene of that photograph.”
To many film photographers, the medium offers everything the smartphone cannot. With (commonly) 36 photos per roll, film represents limits in an age of abundance. Thanks to a standard waiting time of a week or more to get film developed, it also means patience in an era of instant gratification. And because of the medium’s natural grain — and the possibility of light leaks, double exposures, flares and other mishaps — it promises high relief and texture in a time of digital sleekness. Much like with the vinyl-record resurgence, film fans speak of “soul” and “warmth,” of irreplicable imperfections.
“iPhone photos typically feel very perfected, and they’re very high-quality images,” says Hannah McCloud from behind the counter of Omega Photo. The store shares a spot with a nail salon, tattoo shop and florist in a low-slung strip mall in downtown Bellevue. McCloud, a film photographer and Omega Photo employee, has witnessed the film photography boom firsthand. “The drive to do more film photography represents maybe fighting against digital technology and Instagram and perfectionism,” she says. “I’ve had people come into the store and they’re like: ‘Give me a camera that’s gonna make my photos look super-messed up and terrible.”
Still, the irony is those anti-Instagram imperfections have been trending on… Instagram and TikTok, where celebrities like Kendall Jenner, influencers and new converts to the medium share their analog film photos in the form of slideshows, digital photo collages or fast-moving succession reels — a digital-era version of the projector slideshows of yore.
“Kind of a cool hybrid,” Fleenor of Panda Lab says about the influx of old-school film photos on social media. “You get the benefits of digital and the soul of film.” Many customers who get film developed forgo the negatives and physical photos altogether, instead paying to get their digital photo files sent to them electronically. (Fleenor has one employee tasked with reminding people to pick up their physical prints or negatives.)
With this new generation of photographers going straight from celluloid to pixels, it’s hard to fathom the current trend being as wide-reaching and explosive as it has been without the help of social media. In a sense, the new medium is crucial to the survival of the old medium.
Social media hasn’t just made film cool, it’s also made it more accessible, says local photographer Emily Deering. She points to a host of YouTube, TikTok and Instagram videos that explain how to load a roll of film into a camera, or things like what exactly an exposure triangle is. It’s an inclusive online community, Deering says. “It’s encouraging people to just give it a try. They’re trying to make it easy, like: ‘Hey, grab a camera from Goodwill,’” she says. “‘Just give it a go.’”
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- Second-annual competition challenged participants to develop new technologies to help consumers during their journey to find a home.
SEATTLE, Sept. 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Zillow's second HBCU Housing Hackathon, which drew more than 200 students from Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), awarded top prizes to teams that developed innovations to help renters and first-time buyers find their dream homes.
The top three finishers in the hackathon, in collaboration with the United Negro College Fund (UNCF) and Amplify 4 Good, won over the judges with projects that offer impactful tech solutions that align with Zillow's mission to help consumers overcome obstacles in their journey to find a home.
ZillowBears, a team of four Morgan State University students, won first place and $20,000 for its "Z-Save" application, which estimates monthly mortgage costs and lets users deposit that amount into a virtual wallet that tracks their payment trends. The app also shows lenders data points to help determine whether potential homeowners qualify for a mortgage and offer them a way to prove creditworthiness outside the traditional credit scoring system. Zillow® also will donate $25,000 to Morgan State's computer science program as part of the first-place prize.
"I wanted to participate in the hackathon to learn more about the real estate industry and explore on a deeper level how technology can help solve the most prominent issues people face every day when trying to secure a home," said Nanfwang Dawurang, a member of ZillowBears and a senior computer science student at Morgan State University. "Seeing how different people look at the same issue in completely different ways and the various innovative and exciting ideas presented in tackling housing issues showed me that progress can always be made when people come together and are intentional about solving a problem."
The HBCU Hackathon brought together 65 teams. Six teams advanced to the final round and had five minutes to present their ideas virtually, using live demonstrations and presentation decks, to a panel of judges made up of Zillow and tech industry leaders.
"We are very impressed with the caliber of the work, the quality of the presentations, and the outstanding, innovative ideas the students displayed at Zillow's second HBCU Housing Hackathon," said Aldona Clottey, Zillow vice president of Corporate Social Responsibility and one of the judges. "With 20 schools represented, this hackathon not only helps Zillow continue to foster engagement among HBCUs, but it allows us to tap our next generation of technology leaders to help ensure we are continuously evolving as a company and positively impacting the technology industry as a whole."
Joining Dawurang on the first-place team were Oluwadara Dina, Saad Nadeem and Godsheritage Adeoye. Their winning "Z-Save" application was designed to address disproportionate mortgage denial rates for Black and Latinx borrowers due to low credit scores by providing an alternative way for lenders to assess financial credibility. Users can build a positive payment history and receive a "Z-score," which can be used as an indicator of creditworthiness.
Zillow HBCU Hackathon Runners-Up
The other hackathon prize winners were teams Straw Hat Crew of Fisk University and First Move of Howard University.
Team Straw Hat Crew won second place and $12,000 for its "Hey Roomie" concept, a Zillow rental hub integration that uses machine learning to pair renters with potential compatible roommates or cosigners based on housing and lifestyle preferences.
Straw Hat Crew included Collins Ikpeyi, Sopuruchi Ndubuisi and Elijah Okoroh.
Team First Move won third place and a $6,000 prize for "VibeZ", an application geared toward millennial and Gen Z home shoppers that lets users search for homes based on community preferences, such as access to nightlife, greenspaces, the presence of an art scene and more.
First Move team members included Bryce Gordon-Pinkston, Ife Martin, Ayotunde Ogunroku and Joshua Veasy.
The semifinalist teams were:
- Team Atom of Alabama State University, with team members Arnold Bhebhe, Best Olunusi, Robert Mukuchura and Lucky Chitundu
- Broker Bears of Morgan State University, with Efosa Isujeh, Subomi Popoola, Martin Adu-Boahene and Dimitri Watat
- Rocket of Howard University, with Jeremy White Jr., Karis Lewis, Morayo Adeyemi and Tyler Williams
Judges of the semifinal round included Lakshmi Dixit, Zillow vice president of Tech Engineering and Operations; Kevin Regensberg, Zillow senior technical product manager; Damien Peters, founder, Wealth Noir; Richard Clay, investment partner, Door Room Fund; and Chad Womack, Ph.D., vice president of National STEM Programs and Tech Initiatives at UNCF.
All students from the top three teams also will receive new laptops and textbook gift cards, and all eligible hackathon participants interested in a role at Zillow will have an opportunity to interview for an internship.
The hackathon's final pitch round was judged by Zillow and tech industry leaders that included Eric Bailey, vice president of Experience Design at Zillow; Aldona Clottey, vice president of Corporate Social Responsibility at Zillow; April Daley, software engineer at Etsy; Jonathan Rabb, founder and CEO of Watch The Yard; and Chad Womack, Ph.D., vice president of National STEM Programs and Tech Initiatives at UNCF.
About Zillow Group
Zillow Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: Z) (NASDAQ: ZG) is reimagining real estate to make it easier to unlock life's next chapter. As the most visited real estate website in the United States, Zillow® and its affiliates offer customers an on-demand experience for selling, buying, renting or financing with transparency and ease.
Zillow Group's affiliates and subsidiaries include Zillow®, Zillow Premier Agent®, Zillow Home Loans™, Zillow Closing Services™, Trulia®, Out East®, ShowingTime®, Bridge Interactive®, dotloop®, StreetEasy® and HotPads®. Zillow Home Loans, LLC is an Equal Housing Lender, NMLS #10287 (www.nmlsconsumeraccess.org).
About UNCF
UNCF (United Negro College Fund) is the nation's largest and most effective minority education organization. To serve youth, the community and the nation, UNCF supports students' education and development through scholarships and other programs, supports and strengthens its 37 member colleges and universities, and advocates for the importance of minority education and college readiness. UNCF institutions and other historically Black colleges and universities are highly effective, awarding nearly 20% of African American baccalaureate degrees. UNCF administers more than 400 programs, including scholarship, internship and fellowship, mentoring, summer enrichment, and curriculum and faculty development programs. Today, UNCF supports more than 60,000 students at over 1,100 colleges and universities across the country. Its logo features the UNCF torch of leadership in education and its widely recognized trademark, "A mind is a terrible thing to waste."® Learn more at UNCF.org or for continuous updates and news, follow UNCF on Twitter at @UNCF.
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Assistant HUD secretary visits for Indiana Civil Rights Commission Conference
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — The 2023 Indiana Civil Rights Commission Conference happened Wednesday night, and News 8 anchor Alexis Rogers emceed the closing dinner.
It happened at the Crowne Plaza Downtown Union Station hotel on West Louisiana Street.
The conference brought community leaders, state and federal agencies’ leaders, and social service professionals together to learn about best practices, emerging issues and relevant cases that furthers equal opportunity, civil rights, fair housing and diversity and inclusion for all.
Demetria McCain, principal deputy and assistant secretary for fair housing and equal opportunity with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Affairs, spoke during the dinner, taking about the agency and the Federal Housing Administration. She told News 8, “Honestly, I have to say quite often out of all the civil rights that were adopted in the 1960s, fair housing is the one people know the least about. So, we at FHU, HUD are always about educating the public about what the fair housing rights and responsibilities are.”
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(The Hill) – Former President Trump topped his closest Republican challenger by nearly 40 points in a new poll of likely GOP voters following the news of his federal indictment.
The CBS News and YouGov poll found that 61 percent of likely GOP voters would vote for Trump in the 2024 Republican primary. Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) trailed in second-place, garnering 23 percent of the vote.
Sen. Tim Scott (R-S.C.) and former Vice President Mike Pence each received four percent of the vote while presidential candidate Nikki Haley received 3 percent of the vote. When asked what candidates they would consider voting for right now, 75 percent of likely GOP respondents said they would consider Trump and 51 percent said they would consider DeSantis.
Twenty-one percent of voters said they would consider Scott, 16 percent said they would consider Pence and 15 percent said they would consider Haley. Presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy received 13 percent of the vote, while former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie received seven percent when voters were asked what candidates they were considering.
Sixty-one percent said news of Trump’s indictment does not affect their view of him. When asked what should happen to Trump if he is convicted of the federal charges, 80 percent of likely GOP voters said he should be able to be president.
The Justice Department charged Trump in a 37-count indictment last week over his handling of classified materials after leaving the White House. Justice Department evidence revealed that the former president had documents containing nuclear and military secrets and the charges hold several decades of prison time.
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Revolutionary studio will provide immersive educational experience for the next generation of engineers, using elite commercial products to prepare them for real-world applications
ITHACA, N.Y., March 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Toyota Material Handling (TMH), North America's leading manufacturer of forklifts and material handling solutions, joined representatives from Cornell University's College of Engineering to officially dedicate the revolutionary Toyota Forklift Learning Studio at Cornell University's Sibley School of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering. This is the world's first Forklift Learning Studio and the result of a unique and dynamic partnership between TMH and Cornell, bringing students a creative outlet for real-world application in a revolutionary and immersive learning experience that could become a model for impactful change in higher education.
"At Toyota, we believe making things is about making people, and this learning studio is a great example of that guiding principle," said Brett Wood, Toyota Material Handing North America President & CEO. "Young people often wonder how they'll use certain theories in their professional lives because it's often difficult to connect the dots. In the innovative Toyota Forklift Learning Studio, all of the 'dots' will exist in the same space as the finished product. This connects perfectly to our Toyota culture of continuous improvement by giving Cornell Engineering students a place for continuous learning and allowing them to explore ways to apply that learning in the real world."
This state-of-the-art learning studio is equipped with industry-leading products, components and technology that will bridge the gap between students' coursework and actual commercial products. The forklifts will help students learn about mechanical properties and how they integrate into a larger system while exposing them to many elements of engineering principles like fluid mechanics, heat transfer, hydraulics, engines, transmissions, motors and more. This experimental-learning space, designed with the latest in forklift innovation, encourages outside-the-box thinking, intellectual exploration, and empowers students with a real-life application of the theories taught in classrooms that supports a modern approach to education that balances lecture and lab sessions.
"I became passionate about this when it became clear to me that students were motivated by seeing how what they learned in class applied to their everyday life and to their career opportunities, and they didn't want to wait very long to get to that point," said Brian Kirby, Associate Director of Undergraduate Affairs for Cornell's Sibley School of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering. "The idea behind the forklift learning studio was to lead with the application, and then use that as a framework to decide how it could be linked together in the different classes we teach."
Kirby says the Toyota Forklift Learning Studio will incorporate between seven and 12 different classes, with students going back and forth between the studio and other parts of the curriculum.
"We want students to interact with the studio constantly, and we want to influence a larger number of students," Kirby said. "Unlike a single class, which can only affect 10-100 students, this space will impact hundreds and hundreds of students and allow them to see the links between what they're doing and what they can actually become. I believe students will see the Toyota Forklift Learning Studio as a fun and exciting place that motivates them to put their energy and passion into studying the foundational material we're teaching – a place where the coolest things happen on campus."
The Toyota Forklift Learning Studio will not only change the educational experience for engineering students at Cornell – it could become a model for universities across the country. It challenges the traditional ideology of doing things a certain way because that's how they've always been done, and provides a clear answer to the age-old question students ask: 'When will I ever use this in the real world?'
"I wish I had a learning studio like this when I was studying mechanical engineering many years ago," Wood said. "To be able to get your hands on a commercial product and learn about direct applications for engineering theory and principles would've been a life-changing experience. I really hope this can help the engineers of tomorrow get out into the workforce and better understand the basic and even the more complicated engineering principles they learn in a classroom. We believe this is a revolutionary shift in the way students learn, and Toyota is so proud to be at the forefront of impactful change."
The Toyota Forklift Learning Studio is an investment in the next generation of engineers that gives students an inimitable opportunity to learn the key principles of modern engineering and systems thinking. Students taking advantage of this cutting-edge learning experience benefit from having complex systems and individual components all in one place, enlightening students with a holistic perspective of the engineering process and the ability to see how the application of science and mathematics comes together to create an essential product.
"The cool thing about the studio is seeing how everything you've learned in separate classes can be integrated into one thing," said Cornell University sophomore Emma Sudmann, who was selected to help build the studio last summer. "It can be hard to see how everything you learn in your statics class compares to your fluid mechanics class, for example. But with the forklift, you can see how all of those topics come together and how they are used in the real world.
"This experience has definitely opened my eyes to so many different possibilities, and things I had never thought you could do with engineering. It's so cool to be part of something that will not only impact engineering but could be a model that impacts how all students learn in the future."
In addition to modernizing the way students learn, the mutually beneficial partnership will expose them to new products and industries where they could build successful careers. The forklift industry is an essential part of the nation's supply chain, and it is coming off the two best years in history – with a combined 663,000 units sold in North America in 2021 and 2022. The industry contributes more than $26 billion to the United States' annual GDP and offers wide-ranging opportunities for engineers.
"We're grateful for our partnership with Toyota Material Handling which allows us to better prepare our students for their future careers by cultivating a deep understanding and appreciation of engineering while instilling values in them that encourage a curious mind and a drive to continuously improve," Kirby said. "Since the beginning of our partnership with Toyota, our collaborations have grown deeper and more vibrant, and our philosophical connections have become more and more clear. We couldn't be more excited about the future of this learning studio and our partnership with Toyota."
Learn more about Toyota Material Handling's commitment to cultivating the forklift industry's next generation of engineers and leaders here, or by visiting ToyotaForklift.com.
About Toyota Material Handling
Toyota Material Handling offers material handling products and solutions, including forklifts, reach trucks, order pickers, pallet jacks, container handlers, automated guided vehicles, and tow tractors, along with aerial work platforms, fleet management services, and advanced automation engineering and design. Toyota's commitment to quality, reliability and customer satisfaction, the hallmark of the Toyota Production System, extends throughout more than 230 locations across North America. With access to an industry-leading lineup of material handling products, Toyota dealers are uniquely positioned to help solve wide-ranging challenges in warehousing and distribution. Built for every application, Toyota can provide the most complete set of solutions for material handling, automation, energy, advanced logistics, and warehouse optimization. For more information or to learn more, visit ToyotaForklift.com.
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LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Grocery bills are higher and the prices at the gas pump just keep increasing as inflation continues to push up costs.
Since these prices are expected to stick around, it's forcing some stay-at-home parents to head back to work.
With those prices in mind, it's forcing many parents to take a second look at their budgets.
"We're just trying to cut any way we can and coupon as far as groceries go," Amanda Williams said.
For the past few years, Williams has happily been a stay-at-home mom for two, and now soon to be three children.
"Me and my husband had agreed when we started having kids that I would be a stay-at-home mom and take care of the kids in the house and that he would work and provide," Williams said.
But with inflation hitting levels not seen in four decades, she said a single income just doesn't cut it anymore.
"My grocery bill has gone up almost $300 extra a month than what we were already paying," Williams said.
She's not alone either. Economists have said that Arkansas families are now estimated to be spending roughly an additional $450 each month due to inflation.
"That we're dealing with right now is a perfect storm of supply constraints and strong demand as we come out of the pandemic," said Michael Pakko, the Chief Economist and State Economic Forecaster at UALR.
It's not just Williams either, it's an issue for many parents, like Beebe mom Andrea Gillihan. She said that she's in a similar spot, adding that the jobs she could hold are also limited.
"I don't even want to go back full time, but we'll probably honestly be part time because we don't want to put [our kids] in daycare because daycare [price] is also outrageous," Gillihan said.
The stats back up Gillihan's statement too. According to childcare advocacy group ChildCare Aware of America, 82% of Arkansans were unable to afford childcare services as recently as 2020.
"Even working a night shift a couple days a week would probably be more viable for us at this point," Gillihan said.
While Pakko believes we'll start seeing lower inflation rates over the next few years, he's not so sure on the overall price.
"That doesn't mean that we're going to see prices come back down again... that just means that the pace of inflation should be slowing," Pakko said.
This all pushes more parents like Williams to search for at home jobs.
"I've put in probably over 30 applications for different work-from-home jobs, and having absolutely no success," Williams said.
With that lack of success, it's forcing parents like Gillihan to keep a close eye on their budgets.
"We've cut expenses where we can and we're still barely above water," she said. | https://www.5newsonline.com/article/money/consumer/stay-at-home-parents-return-to-work-as-prices-rise/91-7e34170f-9aa6-4034-b7e0-cc7ab165631b | 2022-06-16 18:14:32 | 1 | https://www.5newsonline.com/article/money/consumer/stay-at-home-parents-return-to-work-as-prices-rise/91-7e34170f-9aa6-4034-b7e0-cc7ab165631b |
By BARBARA ORTUTAY
AP Technology Writer
Twitter said it removes 1 million spam accounts each day in a call with executives Thursday during a briefing that aimed to shed more light on the company’s fake and bot accounts as it tussles with Elon Musk over “spam bots.”
The Tesla CEO, who has offered to buy Twitter for $44 billion, has threatened to walk away from the deal if the company can’t show that less than 5% of its daily active users are automated spam accounts.
Musk has argued, without presenting evidence, that Twitter has significantly underestimated the number of these “spam bots” — automated accounts that typically promote scams and misinformation — on its service.
Twitter said on the call that the spam accounts represent well below 5% of its active user base each quarter.
Fake social media accounts have been problematic for years. Advertisers rely on the number of users provided by social media platforms to determine where they will spend money. Spam bots are also used to amplify messages and spread disinformation.
The problem of fake accounts is well-known to Twitter and its investors. The company has disclosed its bot estimates to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission for years, while also cautioning that its estimate might be too low.
Last month, Twitter offered Musk access to its “firehose” of raw data on hundreds of millions of daily tweets, according to multiple reports at the time, though neither the company nor Musk confirmed this.
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NEW YORK, Oct. 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Pomerantz LLP is investigating claims on behalf of investors of Y-mAbs Therapeutics, Inc. ("Y-mAbs" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: YMAB). Such investors are advised to contact Robert S. Willoughby at newaction@pomlaw.com or 888-476-6529, ext. 7980.
The investigation concerns whether Y-mAbs and certain of its officers and/or directors have engaged in securities fraud or other unlawful business practices.
On October 3, 2022, Y-mAbs issued a press release "announc[ing] clinical data on the Company's product candidate OMBLASTYS® (131I-omburtamab) for the treatment of CNS/leptomeningeal metastasis from neuroblastoma." Among other data, Y-mAbs reported that "Serious Adverse Events ('SAE') was found in 40.6% of the patients and were mostly related to myelosuppression." On this news, Y-mAbs's stock price fell $1.14 per share, or 7.91%, to close at $13.28 per share on October 3, 2022.
Then, on October 26, 2022, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration ("FDA") posted briefing documents expressing concerns that the Biologics License Application for the Company's product candidate does not provide sufficient evidence of efficacy. Specifically, the FDA cited the fact that the Company submitted data from just a single center, single arm trial; that additional analyses conducted by the FDA to examine bias and results found that differences in survival cannot be reliably attributed to omburtamab; and that the application does not include reliable response rate data to provide supportive evidence of the treatment effect of omburtamab.
On this news, Y-mAbs's stock price fell $4.16 pers share, or 27.42%, to close at $11.01 per share on October 26, 2022
The Pomerantz Firm, with offices in New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, London, and Paris is acknowledged as one of the premier firms in the areas of corporate, securities, and antitrust class litigation. Founded by the late Abraham L. Pomerantz, known as the dean of the class action bar, the Pomerantz Firm pioneered the field of securities class actions. Today, more than 80 years later, the Pomerantz Firm continues in the tradition he established, fighting for the rights of the victims of securities fraud, breaches of fiduciary duty, and corporate misconduct. The Firm has recovered numerous multimillion-dollar damages awards on behalf of class members. See www.pomerantzlaw.com.
CONTACT:
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Pomerantz LLP
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A roundup of the week's most newsworthy technology industry press releases from PR Newswire
NEW YORK, Sept. 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- With thousands of press releases published each week, it can be difficult to keep up with everything on PR Newswire. To help journalists covering the business technology industry stay on top of the week's most newsworthy and popular releases, here's a roundup of stories from the week that shouldn't be missed.
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- Autodesk and Epic Games to Deliver Real-Time, Immersive Design Capabilities to Customers
This joint effort with Epic Games aims to make immersive real-time environments easily accessible to designers, engineers, and construction professionals, so they can deliver more innovative projects in less time. - Uber Eats Creates Industry-First Point of Sale Integrations with Toast and Clover
Restaurants can sign up for Uber Eats directly through point of sale (POS) partner platforms for a more effortless onboarding experience. - Sony Electronics Expands Cinema Line with New 4K Super 35 Camera for Future Filmmakers
The new FX30 is a 4K Super 35 compact cinema camera that offers many professional features of the Cinema Line, such as Dual Base ISO, Log shooting modes, and user-imported LUTs (Look Up Tables) at a price point that appeals to many aspiring filmmakers. - Gen Z Wants Brands to Deliver More Interactive Live Video Experiences
Interactive live video includes live-streaming video where the audience can react with chat or emojis, and streamer(s) can interact with their audiences in real-time. These video solutions are being implemented across different facets of entertainment and business. - ASUS Launches Z790 Series Motherboards for 13th Gen Intel® Core™ Processors
Thanks to exclusive technologies like AEMP II, AI Overclocking and AI Cooling II, plus user-friendly features such as Q-Design, ASUS Z790 motherboards are ideal solutions for users aiming to build a next-gen machine or upgrade their existing system. - Roku enables brand new cross-media measurement of Traditional TV, Connected TV, Desktop, and Mobile Ad Campaigns together with Nielsen
Now, marketers running ads with Roku can deduplicate campaign reach and frequency across all four screens in the home. - AT&T Awarded $119 Million/11-Year Task Order to Modernize Networking for U.S. Customs and Border Protection
AT&T was awarded a task order to modernize the U.S. Customs and Border Protection's (CBP) voice and data networks to help ensure reliable, high-speed wireline and wireless connectivity among CBP's Federal Law Enforcement Agents nationwide. - Unstoppable Women of Web3 Launches New Education Streams
"I believe that the future of Web3 should be representative of the diversity of our world. Education is the way to create inclusive opportunities for all," said Sandy Carter, Founder of Unstoppable WoW3. "Web3 is the future of the internet and for innovation, we need more diverse voices being heard."
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Alabama lawmakers are starting a special session on Monday. They have until the end of the week to make a new congressional voting map, after the Supreme Court ruled that their current map likely illegally dilutes the power of Black voters in the state.
Here & Now‘s Celeste Headlee speaks with Bill Britt, editor-in-chief of the Alabama Political Reporter, he also hosts “The Voice of Alabama Politics.”
This article was originally published on WBUR.org.
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Amazon is heading into its annual Prime Day sales event on Tuesday much differently than how it entered the pandemic.
The company has long used the two-day event — one of its biggest all year — to lure people to its Prime membership, for which Amazon recently raised the price to $139 a year from $119 a year.
Amazon doesn’t disclose total Prime Day sales, though research firm Insider Intelligence suggests sales could climb to about $7.76 billion in the U.S. alone — or 16.8% over last year — in part because of the event’s mid-July timing, which compared to last year’s June date would allow the company to capture more consumers doing back-to-school shopping.
Amazon could use the boost amid a slowdown in overall online sales. Once the darling of the pandemic economy, the company posted a rare quarterly loss in April as well as its slowest rate of revenue growth in nearly two decades — at 7%. Inflation had added roughly $2 billion in costs.
Amazon also acknowledged it had too many workers and expects its excess capacity from its massive warehouse expansion during the pandemic to total $10 billion in extra costs for the first half of this year.
“It’s causing pain at the moment, and that pain is considerable,” said Neil Saunders, the managing director of GlobalData Retail.
It’s quite a reversal from the early days of the pandemic when the e-commerce giant’s profits soared as homebound shoppers turned to online shopping to avoid contracting the coronavirus. The demand was so high that Amazon nearly doubled its workforce in the last two years to more than 1.6 million people.
It also increased its warehouse capacity to match the avalanche of orders flooding its site. By the end of 2021, Amazon had leased and owned roughly 387.1 million square feet of space for its warehouses and data centers — more than double what it reported in 2019.
Then, the worst of the pandemic eased. Americans felt more comfortable leaving their homes, and demand also slowed across the board. The retail sector’s online sales growth in the U.S., which spiked to 36.4% in 2020, returned to more normal growth in 2021 and 2022, clocking in at 17.8% and 9.4% respectively, according to Insider Intelligence.
Retail sales figures for June, due to be released Friday, will shed more light on how e-commerce is faring. The most recent figures from May showed online sales falling 1% while overall retail sales declined 0.3% from April amid skyrocketing inflation.
“This is a period of time when consumers are being much more frugal thinking about how they’re spending and buying,” said David Niekerk, a former Amazon vice president of human resources who oversaw operations. “That’s having an impact on Amazon.”
Brian Olsavsky, the company’s chief financial officer, has said many of Amazon’s warehouse expansion decisions were made as far back as two years ago, limiting what the company can do to adjust midyear. That said, Amazon will spend less on warehouse projects this year compared to last, and transportation investments will be flat to slightly down.
Saunders said the excess capacity is likely to be a short-term problem for Amazon, which he points out has continued to take steps to grow its retail business and draw more sellers to its service. In April, it announced it will extend the benefits of a Prime subscription to online stores beyond its own site, a move that will allow merchants to tap into the company’s vast fulfillment and delivery networks.
To fix its warehousing woes, CEO Andy Jassy said in May the company was going to let some of its leases expire and defer construction on others. Amazon is also subleasing warehouses to cut costs.
Preliminary data from the real estate marketplace provider Costar Group suggests the company is disproportionately shutting down its smaller facilities, which tend to have fewer loading docks and parking and are less efficient to operate, said Adrian Ponsen, Costar’s U.S. director of Industrial Analytics.
Still, closures are already creating issues. A handful of workers at an Amazon delivery station in Bellmawr, New Jersey recently walked off the job to protest transfers to other sites after Amazon decided to shutter the facility.
Paul Blundell, an Amazon worker who led the walkout, said some workers wanted to transfer to nearby facilities after being asked to go to sites as far as 20 miles away. They also wanted a $1 hourly raise to make up for the disruption. Meanwhile, the company says employees are being given the opportunity to transfer to other sites with better perks.
Amazon signaled its other problem — overstaffing — emerged after onboarding new hires to fill in for workers who were sick when the omicron variant swept the nation last year. But when the sick workers returned, Amazon had too many people, adding roughly $2 billion in costs. That’s a far cry from last year, when the company boosted pay to $18 to attract hourly workers in a tight labor market.
The issue might be solved naturally by the company’s high attrition rate. Saunders said Amazon is also likely to find use for the excess labor as the holidays approach, and might be able to rein in the problem by not hiring new workers in locations where they’re overstaffed.
However it happens, analysts are closely watching how Jassy will attempt to right the ship. A few weeks ago, he tapped Doug Herrington, a 17-year Amazon veteran, to replace Dave Clark, the former head of Amazon’s retail business who unexpectedly resigned last month after 23 years at the company.
Amazon stock has tumbled this year, dropping roughly 39% year-to-date. And Jassy is under the gun to bring back profitability, Nieker said.
“He made a commitment to shareholders and others that he’s going to really focus now on getting back to profitability in the company,” Nieker said. “And a big part of that is the consumer business.” | https://www.wane.com/top-stories/ap-top-headlines/amazon-prime-day-comes-amid-slowdown-in-online-sales-growth/ | 2022-07-12 19:18:04 | 0 | https://www.wane.com/top-stories/ap-top-headlines/amazon-prime-day-comes-amid-slowdown-in-online-sales-growth/ |
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