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TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — The Kansas Bureau of Investigation said Friday that it has distributed 30 charging affidavits to prosecutors as part of its investigation into sexual abuse by Catholic priests but, so far, no charges have been filed.
Kansas Attorney General Derek Schmidt released the KBI's report concluding an investigation of the state’s four Roman Catholic dioceses in Wichita, Salina, Dodge City and Kansas City, Kansas.
The bureau said it would continue to investigate clergy associated with the Society of Saint Pius X, a breakaway Catholic group with a large branch in St. Marys.
A summary of the report said a six-member task force had interviewed 137 victims of abuse, initiated 125 criminal cases and distributed 30 affidavits to prosecutors for charging consideration.
Investigators identified 188 clergy members suspected of committing various criminal acts from records that stretched to the 1950s.
Michael McDonnell, a spokesperson for the international Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests, said that while the numbers of alleged abuses before 1990 are not surprising, the numbers after that are “still questionable” because many victims likely have not come forward.
“The Catholic Church will consistently say this is a thing of the past. We always say it’s a thing very much of the present and very much a thing of the future,” McDonnell said.
As of Friday, no prosecutor had filed charges, primarily because of laws that limit how long authorities have to pursue certain cases, the KBI said.
McDonnell said it's “the Catholic Church playbook” to run out the clock on potential criminal charges and then be cooperative.
“Well, what we want to know is who was complicit?” McDonnell said, adding that abusers were allowed “to continue their careers in transfer upon transfer upon transfer only to go on to abuse more children?”
The executive director of the Kansas Catholic Conference said each of the four Kansas dioceses was reviewing the report. Schmidt directed the KBI to begin the investigation at the request of Kansas City Archdiocese Archbishop Joseph Naumann.
The investigators found several cases that lacked probable cause to present to prosecutors. In nearly all the cases where affidavits were filed, the statute of limitations had expired or the priest was dead, according to the report.
That prompted SNAP to call on Kansas legislators to both eliminate the statute of limitations for filing lawsuits over alleged abuse and to add clergy to the list of people required by law to report suspected child abuse to authorities. Lawmakers convene Monday for their annual session.
“This report is yet another signal flare that legislative change is needed in order to support survivors and protect children,” the group said in a statement.
In a letter accompanying the report, KBI Director Kirk Thompson praised the victims who came forward to report their abuse to investigators.
“It is our deepest and most sincere hope these victims find a way to continue to survive and heal,” Thompson wrote. “And for those victims who are still traumatized who did not report, it is our hope they find the strength to seek help.”
The report was released on the final full day in office for Schmidt, who unsuccessfully ran for Kansas governor last year. Thompson plans to retire from the KBI on Tuesday.
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Stafford reported from Liberty, Mo.
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This news is not all just a bunch of hocus pocus.
The Sanderson Sisters' cottage from Hocus Pocus will soon be accepting victims...er, visitors. Thanks to Airbnb, two lucky fans can book a one-night-only stay in the spooky cabin Winifred (Bette Midler), Sarah (Sarah Jessica Parker) and Mary (Kathy Najimy) have called home for more than 300 years.
Guests will not only get to explore the sisters' treasures such as their infamous spell book, cauldron and black-flamed candle (just don't light it!) but they'll also be treated to a special screening of Disney's Hocus Pocus 2, which releases on its streaming service on Sept. 30.
"We all know that the Sanderson Sisters' story might not have ended when we turned to dust, nor did our shenanigans," Kathy said in a press release. "What better way to celebrate the season than to host guests at the trio's historic haunt for a night they'll remember for years to come?"
For those who dare to see another glorious morning in the cottage, which is tucked in the woods of Salem, Mass., the listing will become available for bookings on Oct. 12.
As for the actual stay? Up to two guests can rent the Airbnb on Oct. 20 for only $31—no, your eyes aren't playing tricks on you—in celebration of All Hallows' Eve.
But even if you aren't able to crash at the Sanderson Sisters' place, you can still take a peek at the cabin below! | https://www.eonline.com/ca/news/1348285/calling-hocus-pocus-fans-here-s-how-to-stay-at-the-sanderson-sisters-cottage | 2022-09-28 20:25:36 | 0 | https://www.eonline.com/ca/news/1348285/calling-hocus-pocus-fans-here-s-how-to-stay-at-the-sanderson-sisters-cottage |
HAMILTON, Bermuda, Dec. 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Nabors Industries Ltd. ("Nabors" or the "Company") (NYSE: NBR) was awarded the Energy Transition Award – Upstream at the 24th Annual Platts Global Energy Awards gala on December 8. Nabors was one of seven finalists in the category.
Judges called Nabors "highly respected and progressive," with one stating, "Nabors has proven that they know how to do carbon." Impressed by the Company's emissions reduction initiatives, the judges recognized Nabors for its broad efforts to lower the carbon intensity of its drilling operations, invest in emerging energy technologies and for continuing to set and achieve aggressive corporate goals.
Anthony Petrello, Chairman, President and CEO of Nabors, said: "Nabors has ventured into exciting, and what is arguably the world's most topical, territory. Energy transition is core to our future strategy as an energy technology company. I am proud of our progress and looking forward to leveraging fully, with the same insight, ingenuity and hard work, the doors we have already opened."
Siggi Meissner, President – Energy Transition and Industrial Automation, said: "Nabors believes hydrocarbons will play a vital role in the energy mix for decades to come. We also know all forms of energy will be required to meet society's ever-growing need for clean, reliable and affordable energy. We are developing technologies that deliver responsible hydrocarbon production while also investing in high-growth potential, clean technologies that broaden and diversify the energy mix."
The award comes exactly one year after Nabors formally announced its energy transition strategy. The Company created a new business line, Nabors Energy Transition Solutions, focused on internally developing technologies for the responsible production and use of hydrocarbons. As part of its strategy, Nabors has also placed investments in companies within the energy transition space with adjacent technologies and potential operational synergies.
Over the past year, the Company has deployed several energy transition solutions on Nabors and non-Nabors rigs across three continents while making significant progress on its own hydrogen and carbon tech R&E.
In addition, the Company has invested in seven clean energy startups concentrating on geothermal, energy storage and emissions monitoring and is currently developing technologies and commercial offerings jointly with several of these companies.
To learn more about our sustainability initiatives, visit Nabors 2021 ESG Report.
About Nabors Industries
Nabors Industries (NYSE: NBR) is a leading provider of advanced technology for the energy industry. With operations in more than 15 countries, Nabors has established a global network of people, technology and equipment to deploy solutions that deliver safe, efficient and responsible energy production. By leveraging its core competencies, particularly in drilling, engineering, automation, data science and manufacturing, Nabors aims to innovate the future of energy and enable the transition to a lower carbon world. Learn more about Nabors and its energy technology leadership: www.nabors.com.
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ATLANTA (AP) — A judge on Wednesday ordered former White House chief of staff Mark Meadows to testify before a special grand jury that's investigating whether President Donald Trump and his allies illegally tried to influence Georgia's 2020 election.
Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis opened the investigation early last year into actions taken by Trump and others to overturn his loss to Democrat Joe Biden. Meadows is one of several associates and advisers of the Republican former president whose testimony Willis has sought.
Because Meadows doesn't live in Georgia, Willis, a Democrat, had to use a process that involved getting a judge where he lives in South Carolina to order him to appear. First, Fulton County Superior Court Judge Robert McBurney, who's overseeing the special grand jury, signed off on the petition, certifying that Meadows was a “necessary and material witness."
Now, Circuit Court Judge Edward Miller in Pickens County, South Carolina, has honored McBurney's finding and ordered Meadows to testify, Willis spokesman Jeff DiSantis confirmed.
Meadows attorney James Bannister could not immediately be reached for comment.
Willis has been fighting similar battles — mostly with success — in courts around the country as she seeks to compel Trump allies to testify. An appeals court in Texas has indicated it may not recognize the validity of the Georgia summonses for potential witnesses who live there, and U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham of South Carolina asked the U.S. Supreme Court to intervene after a federal appeals court last week ordered him to testify.
Meadows is a key witness as the special grand jury investigates whether Trump and his allies sought to illegally influence the election. The former GOP congressman was at the center of Trump's plans to overturn his loss to Democrat Joe Biden. Meadows traveled to Georgia, sat in on Trump’s phone calls with state officials and coordinated and communicated with outside influencers who were either encouraging or discouraging the pressure campaign.
In the petition seeking Meadows’ testimony, Willis wrote that he attended a Dec. 21, 2020, meeting at the White House with Trump and others “to discuss allegations of voter fraud and certification of Electoral College votes from Georgia and other states.”
The next day, Willis wrote, Meadows made a “surprise visit” to Cobb County, just outside Atlanta, where an audit of signatures on absentee ballot envelopes was being conducted. He asked to observe the audit but wasn’t allowed to because it wasn’t open to the public, the petition says.
Meadows also sent emails to Justice Department officials after the election alleging voter fraud in Georgia and elsewhere and requesting investigations, Willis wrote. And Meadows took part in a Jan. 2, 2021, phone call with Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger, during which Trump suggested that Raffensperger, the state’s top elections official and a Republican, could “find” enough votes to overturn the president's narrow loss in the state.
In a court filing this week, Meadows' lawyer Bannister argued that executive privilege and other rights shield his client from testifying.
Bannister asserted in the filing that Meadows has been instructed by Trump “to preserve certain privileges and immunities attaching to his former office as White House Chief of Staff.” And Willis' petition calls for him “to divulge the contents of executive privileged communications with the President," Bannister wrote.
Meadows previously invoked that privilege in a fight against subpoenas issued by the U.S. House committee investigating the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol.
Meadows has been fighting investigations into the violent 2021 insurrection since last year and has so far avoided having to testify about his role and his knowledge of the former president’s actions. He turned over thousands of texts to the House Jan. 6 committee before eventually refusing to do an interview.
The House held Meadows in contempt of Congress for defying the subpoena, but the Justice Department declined to prosecute.
Special grand juries in Georgia cannot issue indictments. Instead, they can gather evidence and compel testimony and then can recommend further action, including criminal charges, in a final report. It is ultimately up to the district attorney to decide whether to seek an indictment from a regular grand jury.
Grand jury secrecy is “paramount” in South Carolina, Bannister wrote. Because the special grand jury is expected to ultimately issue a public report, ordering Meadows to testify would violate his state right to privacy, Bannister argued.
McBurney, the Fulton County Superior Court judge, has made clear in rulings on other attempts by potential witnesses to avoid or delay testimony that he considers the special grand jury's investigation to be a criminal proceeding. He has also stressed the need for the secrecy of the panel's workings.
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Associated Press writer Mary Clare Jalonick in Washington contributed. | https://www.beaumontenterprise.com/news/article/Judge-orders-Meadows-to-testify-in-Georgia-17535813.php | 2022-10-26 17:00:20 | 1 | https://www.beaumontenterprise.com/news/article/Judge-orders-Meadows-to-testify-in-Georgia-17535813.php |
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden on Wednesday said the U.S. “should have societal guilt” for the slow pace of action on restricting access to firearms as he marked the 10th anniversary of the mass shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School.
Twenty students and six educators died in the massacre at the Newtown, Connecticut, school which shocked the nation. Biden was using the anniversary to renew his call for a ban on assault-style weapons like the one used in the Sandy Hook shooting, as well as high-capacity magazines.
“We should have societal guilt for taking too long to deal with this problem,” Biden said in a statement. “We have a moral obligation to pass and enforce laws that can prevent these things from happening again. We owe it to the courageous, young survivors and to the families who lost part of their soul ten years ago to turn their pain into purpose.”
Biden was vice president at the time of the shooting and was tapped by then-President Barack Obama to lead an ill-fated effort to tighten gun laws. He said he and his wife, first lady Jill Biden, were praying for the victims and their families.
It wasn't until after the mass shooting at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas, that Congress this summer passed the most substantial gun reforms in decades, targeting so-called “ghost guns” that don't have serial numbers, yet Biden's calls for more aggressive action, including banning assault-style weapons, have faced stiff opposition in Congress.
“Enough is enough,” Biden said. “Our obligation is clear. We must eliminate these weapons that have no purpose other than to kill people in large numbers. It is within our power to do this - for the sake of not only the lives of the innocents lost, but for the survivors who still hope.”
There were no official remembrances Wednesday in Newtown, in keeping with the town's tradition of quiet reflection. Several churches planed memorial services.
On Wednesday, there was a groundbreaking in town for the Catherine Violet Hubbard Animal Sanctuary, named after a 6-year-old animal lover who died in the shooting.
“Catherine’s legacy lives on at the sanctuary, a place where all creatures know safety and kindness,” Catherine's mother, Jenny Hubbard, said in a statement.
Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont, a Democrat, said in a video message posted on social media, “Newtown, you’re always in our hearts.”
The state passed new gun controls after the massacre, including bans on certain semiautomatic rifles and large-capacity magazines.
“What would be even more tragic — if we didn’t learn and do everything we can to make sure a tragedy like this is less likely to ever happen again,” Lamont said. | https://www.phillytrib.com/news/sandy-hook-anniversary-biden-cites-societal-guilt-on-guns/article_700c5f31-444f-5407-9ba4-871d54367329.html | 2022-12-14 20:44:56 | 0 | https://www.phillytrib.com/news/sandy-hook-anniversary-biden-cites-societal-guilt-on-guns/article_700c5f31-444f-5407-9ba4-871d54367329.html |
MINNEAPOLIS, June 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- VentureMed Group, Inc., a privately held medical device innovator in access management for arteriovenous (AV) fistulas and grafts and vessel preparation for interventional treatment of peripheral arterial disease (PAD) announced data presented at the Vascular Access Societies of the Americas (VASA) June 9-11, Charleston, South Carolina.
Study Details and Findings
FLEX Vessel PrepTM System AV Registry Clinical Study
Single-arm, prospective study in 8 US centers
Conducted with 114 real world patients
"AV Access failure is a significant issue for patients that interrupts lifesaving hemodialysis treatments, so physicians are always searching for new options to extend time between interventions", said John Aruny, MD, Primary Investigator, Dialysis Access Institute, Orangeburg, SC. "The FLEX AV Registry 6-month outcomes demonstrate sustained patency across most patients and really impressive results in the Cephalic Arch and AV Grafts over treating with PTA alone."
6 Month Functional Patency Results with FLEX Vessel Prep: Freedom from target lesion revascularization (FFTLR)
- 71% patency for all AV Fistula (AVF) patients – 219 days FFTLR, compared with historical data ranging from 21.3 to 55%1.
- 69% patency for Cephalic arch lesions – 211 days FFTLR, compared with historical data of 8-52%1.
- 47% patency for all AV Graft (AVG) patients – 174 days FFTLR, compared with historical data of 6-34%1.
The FLEX Vessel Prep procedure demonstrated excellent safety in the AV Registry with no serious adverse events reported.
This AV Registry also set a new standard for patient diversity and inclusivity as more than 65% (75/114) of the patients enrolled were African American patients. The 6-month safety and patency results for African American patients treated with FLEX Vessel Prep were equal to or better than the total patient pool for all recorded measurements.
"This real-world data continues to build strong evidence that the FLEX Vessel Prep System is a safe and very effective vessel preparation tool in AV Access over PTA alone," said Denis Harrington, chief executive officer and president of VentureMed. "This real world, all-comers registry featured an extremely challenging cohort of AV access patients. The FLEX AV procedure extended time between interventions for these highly compromised patients undergoing life saving hemodialysis therapy. VentureMed is committed to creating technologies that help extend time and reduce complications for end state kidney disease patients and generating clinical evidence to demonstrate these improvements."
The VentureMed Group, Inc. develops and markets innovative endovascular medical devices to solve unmet medical needs in the treatment of stenoses of AV fistulas and grafts and PAD. The FLEX VP System is a unique, non-balloon-based approach to optimizing revascularization by creating long controlled-depth micro-incisions that release circumferential tension to improve vessel compliance and enable luminal gain with less vessel trauma that may cause restenosis. FLEX was designed to provide controlled and predictable pre-treatment to optimize outcomes in complex stenoses & lesions of any length or vessel morphology. The FLEX VP System received CE Mark and 510(k) clearance from the US Food and Drug Administration.
For more information, visit www.VentureMedgroup.com.
1Historical comparative data on file
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Trump rips Mark Brnovich in his endorsement, and still Brnovich sucks up to him?
Opinion: Trump attacks Mark Brnovich in his endorsement of Blake Masters. And Brnovich responds by reciting what he's doing to investigate Trump's claims?
I’m not sure that Donald Trump’s endorsement of Blake Masters in the Arizona GOP primary for U.S. Senate will have as much of an influence as commonly thought.
Jim Lamon has plenty of money to stay in the race and make his case. And he’s more of the prototypical Trumpian than Masters. He was one of the Trump Electoral College voters who made the phony claim to be the true, official slate for Arizona.
Politically, Masters is a bit of an odd duck. He’s part of a new right with sentiments that haven’t yet gelled into a discernible political philosophy. He’s certainly not a standard-issue small government conservative.
The Trump endorsement will shine a much brighter spotlight on him, since it will cause him to be regarded as the frontrunner. Not sure how well his political persona and new right attitude will hold up.
Where is Brnovich's self-respect?
Trump’s endorsement of Masters included a scathing dismissal of Mark Brnovich for not taking aggressive enough action as attorney general against the voting irregularities that Trump fantasizes cost him the 2020 election.
Brnovich, as usual, badly misplayed his response to the Masters endorsement and the Trump attack on him.
Brnovich’s campaign manager issued a response basically sucking up to Trump.
“Brnovich intends to fight and win this Primary Election,” it said, “and we look forward to working with President Trump to defeat Mark Kelly this fall.”
Another view:Trump's endorsement didn't doom Brnovich. He did that himself
It then recited some things Brnovich is doing to investigate the minor voting irregularities that have been unearthed. In other words, what he has done to at least partially advance Trump’s fantasy.
Dude, the guy just ripped you a new one. Have at least a modicum of self-respect.
Brnovich was never going to placate Trump or the Trump cult voters on the issue of election integrity. Making the attempt a central part of his campaign was a strategic mistake that probably doomed whatever chance he might have had.
Reach Robb at robert.robb@arizonarepublic.com. | https://www.azcentral.com/story/opinion/op-ed/robertrobb/2022/06/06/why-mark-brnovich-sucking-up-trump-after-blake-masters-endorsement/7517585001/ | 2022-06-06 15:18:05 | 0 | https://www.azcentral.com/story/opinion/op-ed/robertrobb/2022/06/06/why-mark-brnovich-sucking-up-trump-after-blake-masters-endorsement/7517585001/ |
WFO BROWNSVILLE Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Thursday, December 22, 2022
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SPECIAL WEATHER STATEMENT
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Brownsville TX
607 PM CST Thu Dec 22 2022
...VERY GUSTY WINDS BEHIND STRONG COLD FRONT...
At 5:55 PM, surface observations showed a strong cold front moving
south of the Corpus Christi area. The cold front will be moving
into the Northern Ranchlands of Deep South Texas sometime between
6 and 7 PM CST. Initial wind gusts behind the front may gust
between 40 and 50 mph for about half an hour to an hour before
subsiding some thereafter.
Secure any outdoor decorations or objects that may get tossed
around by the wind, and high profile vehicles should be driven
with caution, especially on east-to-west oriented roads.
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IRVINE, Calif., April 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Generally, there are two main types of federal tax fraud punishment you could face. You may be faced with civil tax fraud, usually punished only with fines. Additionally, you can be investigated for criminal tax evasion or other tax crimes, which can be punished with imprisonment and restitution.
In some instances, the same conduct that constitutes criminal tax evasion may also be deemed civil tax fraud, and vice versa. The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) will usually determine whether to impose civil penalties, criminal penalties, or both. If you are merely at risk, or currently being accused of tax fraud or tax evasion, our dual licensed Tax Attorneys & CPAs are extremely experienced and successful at avoiding both civil tax fraud penalties and criminal tax investigation and prosecution.
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You can face civil tax fraud penalties that amount to 75% of the additional tax the government asserts that you owe in an audit, criminal tax investigation, appeal, collection action or other action. The government need only present clear and convincing evidence that you willfully filed a tax return with incorrect information or willfully neglected to file a tax return.
For there to be civil tax fraud, the government must show that you intended to fraudulently escape your tax obligations. For many criminal offenses, ignorance of the law is not an excuse or defense. However, this is certainly not true in tax law. For instance, as it pertains to civil tax fraud, willful intent is legally distinguished from mere negligence, inadvertence, and reliance on incorrect technical tax advice. The scary part here is the same behavior that can earn you a civil fraud penalty can easily lead to criminal tax prosecution and incarceration.
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Similarly, any willful attempt to get out of your tax obligations that could result in a civil fraud penalty will also constitute criminal tax evasion. There is a wide range of activities that constitute tax evasion. For example, you may face criminal penalties for making false statements to the IRS, concealing assets from the IRS, or failing to file your tax returns.
Taxpayers can be held accountable for both civil tax fraud and criminal tax evasion with respect to the same conduct. In other words, it is up to the government to decide which types of tax offenses defendants will be charged with and how that behavior will be punished, civilly or criminally.
As previously discussed, the government must only present clear and convincing evidence that civil tax fraud occurred. However, for a criminal tax evasion conviction, the prosecution must prove guilt beyond a reasonable doubt. This is a very strict standard. Still, defending against accusations of tax evasion can be a complex, expensive and emotionally taxing process. It is also worth noting that most criminal tax convictions are a result of the plea-bargaining process and thus rarely require an actual trial.
Lastly, another major difference lies in the penalties assessed for criminal tax evasion versus those imposed on civil tax fraud defendants. While civil tax fraud usually only results in monetary fines, those convicted of tax evasion can face various forms of punitive action, including imprisonment & restitution for the financial harm caused the federal and state governments. Not only do such punishments serve to penalize tax evaders, but they also deter others from committing similar crimes in the future.
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IRVINE, Calif., April 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- John Burns Real Estate Consulting, a leading provider of research and consulting services for the US housing industry, recently announced a strategic rebranding initiative, including a name change to John Burns Research and Consulting and the launch of its newly designed website, www.jbrec.com.
The rebranding initiative reflects the company's continued evolution and expansion into new areas of expertise beyond real estate. The new name, John Burns Research and Consulting, better communicates the company's breadth of expertise across multiple industries and its commitment to delivering rigorous research and insights to clients.
"We are changing our name because we have evolved into a different company," says CEO John Burns. "Our combination of research memberships and consulting services gives our clients what they need to make decisions with even more confidence, and we will continue to add more industries to our coverage over time."
The newly launched website, www.jbrec.com, provides a fresh and modern user experience and improved navigation to help clients quickly find the information they need. It features a wealth of resources, including research reports, white papers, and newsletters, as well as information on the company's consulting services.
The rebranding initiative and the launch of the new website mark a significant milestone in the company's growth. The new logo represents the company's continued commitment to combining data analysis with problem solving to help clients make the best decisions. The dark blue diamond represents John Burns Research and Consulting as the missing piece to their clients' success.
About John Burns Research and Consulting
John Burns Research and Consulting is a leading provider of research and consulting services for the US housing industry. With over 20 years of experience, the company provides in-depth research and analysis on trends, market conditions, and consumer preferences across four major areas: residential for sale, residential for rent, building products, and consumer and design trends. The company's purpose is "solving today to help you navigate tomorrow," and their passion is problem solving for clients so they can feel confident in all their executive decisions.
The company's clients include some of the largest home builders, lenders, and investors in the US. For more information, visit www.jbrec.com.
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Richard Mones rmones@jbrec.com (949) 870-1222
9140 Irvine Center Drive, Suite 200, Irvine, CA 92618
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Free Resources Identify Top Scams Facing Mississippi's Military Community and Ways to Fight Back
JACKSON, Miss., April 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Mississippi's more than 200,000 military veterans and active-duty service members are at risk of being targeted by scammers. AARP recently launched the AARP Veterans Fraud Center, a new online education and resource center to help protect veterans, service members and their families against fraud.
According to an AARP survey, one in three military/veteran adults reported losing money to scams that are specifically trying to take advantage of the trust they have in the military community. Veterans, active-duty service members and their families are 40% more likely to lose money to scams and fraud than the civilian population. These individuals lost more than $267 million in 2021, up from $102 million in 2020 (a 162% increase), according to the Federal Trade Commission.
"Targeting scams at members of the military community is unconscionable," said AARP Mississippi State Director Kimberly L. Campbell, Esq. "AARP has launched this effort to alert veterans and their families of the latest scams and how to avoid them."
Top scams aimed at veterans include:
- Benefit Buyouts: Turning over U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) pension and/or disability benefits for a supposed lump-sum payment that never materializes (47%).
- Fraudulent records scam: Paying for updated personal military records (32%).
- The fake charitable giving request: Donating to fake veteran charities (32%).
Free resources in the AARP Veterans Fraud Center include:
- A new AARP Watchdog Alert Handbook: Veterans' Edition, highlighting tips to detect the most common ways con artists target veterans and military families;
- The AARP Fraud Watch Network and Scam-Tracking Map; and
- Operation Protect Veterans—a joint program of the AARP Fraud Watch Network and the U.S. Postal Inspection Service.
Some top tips from AARP's Fraud Watch Network recommendations include: signing up for the National Do Not Call Registry and using a call-blocking service; using strong and unique passwords for each online account; using two-factor authentication when available; and placing a free security freeze on credit reports at each of the three major credit bureaus. Also, veterans never have to pay for their service records or earned benefits—if told otherwise, it's a scam.
To learn more about the AARP Veterans Fraud Center and to download a free copy of the new Watchdog Alert Handbook: Veterans' Edition, visit www.aarp.org/vetsfraudcenter. For additional resources and information on AARP's support for veterans and military families, including caregiving, competing in today's job market, and connecting with earned service benefits, visit www.aarp.org/veterans.
About AARP
AARP is the nation's largest nonprofit, nonpartisan organization dedicated to empowering people 50 and older to choose how they live as they age. With a nationwide presence and nearly 38 million members, AARP strengthens communities and advocates for what matters most to families: health security, financial stability and personal fulfillment. AARP also produces the nation's largest circulation publications: AARP The Magazine and AARP Bulletin. To learn more, visit www.aarp.org, www.aarp.org/espanol or follow @AARP, @AARPenEspanol and @AARPadvocates, @AliadosAdelante on social media.
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PITTSBURGH, April 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- "I wanted to create a system that would enable a parked car to be monitored even when miles away to provide peace of mind for a security-conscious vehicle owner," said an inventor, from Lithonia, Ga., "so I invented the 360 AUTO CAMERA. My design would spare the owner finding out hours later that the vehicle was tampered with, vandalized or stolen."
The invention provides an effective way to monitor the area around a parked car. In doing so, it ensures that the owner is notified if there is a break-in attempt. As a result, it increases security and it provides added peace of mind. The invention features an automatic design that is easy to use so it is ideal for vehicle owners. Additionally, it is producible in design variations and a prototype model is available upon request.
The original design was submitted to the Atlanta sales office of InventHelp. It is currently available for licensing or sale to manufacturers or marketers. For more information, write Dept. 20-AZB-117, InventHelp, 217 Ninth Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15222, or call (412) 288-1300 ext. 1368. Learn more about InventHelp's Invention Submission Services at http://www.InventHelp.com
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These wines are featured in the most important fairs and events in the US wine sector as part of the program co-financed by the EU "European Garnacha/Grenache Quality Wines" that will be in force until 2024.
MIAMI, Jan. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Spain (through the Garnacha Origen Association) and France (through Conseil Interprofessionnel des Vins du Roussillon /CIVR) collaborate to carry out different actions with the aim of bringing European Garnacha/Grenache Quality Wines to the American public. These activities are part of a promotion program, co-financed by the EU, 'European Garnacha/Grenache Quality Wines', which will be in force until February 2024.
These wines are featured in the most important fairs and events in the US wine sector as part of the program co-financed by the EU. Among the actions included in the European program, European Garnacha Quality Wines, took part in leading fairs like TEXSOM and triumph in the most important events in the wine sector: International Bulk Wine and Spirits (IBWSS) in San Francisco, USA Trade Tasting (USATT) in Chicago, and SommCon, in San Diego. A clear representation of the Garnacha Geographical Indications attended these events, showing an expert public (sommeliers, distributors, importers and the media) the high quality of Garnacha/Grenache in all its versions: red, white, rosé, sparkling and Fortified Sweet Wines.
According to Carolina de Funes, Manager for the Garnacha Origen Association, "The objective of this program is to improve the knowledge and market share of European quality systems, specifically, those that come from an EU quality schemes (PDO/PGI) that bear an indication of the grape variety of winemaking (Garnacha/Grenache), as it is the most cultivated transversal European grape variety (92% in Europe), with significant plantings in more than one EU member."
"Today, the US is the country with the highest consumption of wine in the world and Americans love Pinot, and, in some respects, Garnacha/Grenache has similarities in that they are both of fruity color and a pleasure to drink…, etc" comments Eric Aracil, Deputy Director of the Conseil Interprofessionnel des Vins du Roussillon.
Garnacha/Grenache wine sales in the United States reached 30,544 hectoliters for a value of 52.1 million euros in 2021, 4.1% more than in 2019 (according to a Nielsen study). In the last ten years, the increase is estimated at 47.2%. This advance is achieved because "there is great interest among the North American public, mainly among millennials, because of its unique characteristics," says Carolina de Funes.
"A liter of Garnacha is available on the market at an average price of 12.8 dollars a bottle," says Eric Aracil. "Americans are interested in European wines because they consider them to be quality products at a good price," points out Carolina de Funes.
According to a survey carried out by Wine Intelligence Vinitrac USA on consumption in this market, it reveals that 16% of regular wine consumers in the US (who drink at least once a week) have tried Garnacha wines in the last six months.
This year, the largest international Garnacha/Grenache event (The International Competition Grenaches du Monde, "from Europe to the world"), will be held outside of Europe for the first time; it will take place in New York City and approximately 1,000 references of this quality wine will participate. The competition will culminate in September around World Garnacha/Grenache Day, with a major event gathering more than 200 experts and professionals at the Garnacha/Grenache night where winners will be announced.
The Association for the Promotion of Garnacha Wine (Garnacha Origin) brings together 5 Spanish Protected Designations of Origin (Somontano, Terra Alta, Cariñena, Calatayud and Campo de Borja), and its stakeholders, including individual producers, institutes of agricultural research such as CITA (Aragon Center for Agrifood Research and Technology) and other public bodies such as AREX (Aragon Foreign Trade and Investment Agency). All the wines promoted by Garnacha Origen are single-varietal Garnacha (>85% of its content, according to European regulations) and have PDO certification. With some 5,500 viticulturists and 144 wineries, the five Garnacha Origin PDOs cultivate 34,945 hectares..
Shaped like an amphitheater and nestled in the south of France, between Spain, the Mediterranean Sea, the Pyrenees and the Corbières mountains, Roussillon is known for its diversity of wines and terroirs. The unique geology and microclimates of the region allow each of the 25 authorized grape varieties to reach its maximum expression in these soils. It brings together a community of 2,200 winegrowing families, 25 cooperatives and 350 private wineries. With its unique mosaic of microterroirs, Roussillon offers a diverse range of red, white and rosé wines (14 PDOs and 3 IGPs), including dry still wines and Vins Doux Naturels (fortified sweet wines).www.winesofroussillon.com
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BANGKOK (AP) — A custom wristwatch from Cambodian leader Hun Sen at the ASEAN summit in Phnom Penh, a foot-long dagger at the G-20 meetings in Bali, and cricket ice cream and Thai noodles with worm sauce at the APEC talks in Bangkok.
World leaders have a surfeit of swag and surprises awaiting them as they attend back-to-back-to-back summits in Asia starting this week.
Hun Sen raised eyebrows a few weeks ago when he announced that he would be having special-edition watches made for U.S. President Joe Biden and other leaders attending the Association of Southeast Asian Nations summit, which runs through the weekend. Many speculated the former mid-level Khmer Rouge commander would feature his own mug on the timepiece in the narcissistic vein of autocratic leaders in the past, like Iraq’s Saddam Hussein or Libya’s Muammar Gaddafi.
But the final product, which Hun Sen said was designed and made in Cambodia, is a sleek silver timepiece with coppery-gold hands and a leather strap, with “ASEAN Cambodia 2022” imprinted on its face.
Hun Sen did not say what the gift was worth as he unveiled it this week on his Facebook page, but did say he’d be wearing it himself at all three summits — foregoing one of the rare, designer wristwatches in his collection whose $1 million-plus price tags have been a source of grumbling in impoverished Cambodia.
In addition to Biden, many other world leaders who will be receiving the Cambodian watch, including Australia’s Anthony Albanese, Canada’s Justin Trudeau and Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, will travel from Phnom Penh next to the Indonesian island of Bali where there are some traditional trinkets in store for them at the Group of 20 summit.
G-20 organizers this year say the leaders, also expected to include China’s Xi Jinping, will be asked to wear colorful shirts made of the traditional Balinese woven fabric endek, similar to those that Indonesia gave out at the 2013 APEC meetings they hosted in which the country revived the on-again, off-again summit tradition of a group photo in what some have dubbed “silly shirts.”
The tradition was started in 1993 by then-President Bill Clinton, who gave out leather bomber jackets as a memento to leaders in attendance as a way to lighten the mood of the serious economic talks.
In Indonesia, all 120 member and non-member states’ representatives attending will also be given shawls made from another Balinese fabric known as gringsing, typically red, off-white and black woven in a geometric pattern.
Leaders will also receive a traditional kris dagger, a distinctive asymmetrical knife usually between 11 and 14 inches long with a wavy blade.
According to organizers, each dagger takes between one and six months to make, and while used as combat weapons in the past they are today typically worn at special ceremonies.
There were no “silly shirts” last year at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation meetings, held virtually due to the pandemic, with host New Zealand instead providing merino wool scarves for the men and capes for the women.
It looks like Thailand doesn’t plan on reviving the shirts this year at the upcoming APEC summit in Bangkok. Instead, organizers say they will be giving leaders silk neckties and shawls, as well as handkerchiefs and face masks.
There is culinary excitement, however, as the country, renowned for its cuisine, brings in Thai food startups selected from a competition to highlight sustainability under a concept dubbed “plate to planet.”
Biden isn’t expected to be on hand for the APEC meetings, but Vice President Kamala Harris, Xi and others will be given the opportunity to try out dishes like carb-free ramen noodles made from egg white protein, milk-free ice cream with kale and passion fruit, low-sodium Thai noodles with a sauce made from sandworms, and ice cream made from the protein from crickets, government spokesman Anucha Buraphachaisri said.
Celebrity chef Chumpol Chaengprai is preparing the gala dinner to cap the event, under the concept of “sustainable Thai gastronomy.” Its menu has not yet been announced.
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KENNESAW, Ga., June 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, PSignite and CPGToolBox have announced the merger of their business operations to help Consumer Packaged Goods companies drive profitable revenue growth management.
CPGToolBox, a longtime customer of PSignite, offers decades of industry knowledge and hands-on TPM experience to help Consumer Goods companies manage their trade spend programs with efficiency. Combined with PSignite's AI and Machine learning and engineering talent, the merger between both companies makes for a very promising future.
"The aim for the business is to offer great value to our clients with the best-of-breed technology, product solutions, and unmatched ROI. We want to provide and support our offerings globally with our staffs and partners," explained Adam Bartkowski, Board Chairman of CPGvision.
"We are a close partner of Salesforce, the product and channel, and we jointly leverage our strengths to deliver the best value for our clients.This is an opportunity to join CPGvision with PSignite to create the best Total Revenue Management Solution in the market," added Bartkowski.
PSignite and CPGToolBox have been partners for years, which has made for a smooth and effortless integration of both teams. CPGToolBox's industry expertise, coupled with the engineering support from PSignite combine to form CPGvision, the best-in-class fully connected RGM solution suite built on the Salesforce platform.
The result? CPGvision's CEO, Mike Mellin stated, "By bringing both teams together, I believe we'll have the most successful clients in the industry. At the end of the day, that's our main goal, to drive customer success across CPG."
Mellin also added, "The merge gives our clients a greater opportunity to manage their overall spend with a completely reimagined, fully integrated RGM Solution Suite.
"This will give our clients a much more robust and thoughtful product roadmap and a higher level of both technical and non-technical support. As a result, by working with CPGvision, our clients will have a larger set of peers that feed into their product roadmap and product direction," said Mellin.
Connie Whitehouse, Vice President of Strategy at CPGvision, explained "We are laser-focused on helping our clients grow revenue profitably. Officially merging gives us the underlying data science that makes our Solution Suite extremely powerful."
CPGvision harnesses the power of the Salesforce platform to bring a fully connected and integrated RGM solution suite to the CPG industry. With the best-in-class AI modeling and machine learning, CPGvision equips you with real-life problem-solving applications for TPM, TPO, and RGM.
For more information about CPGvision, visit www.cpgvision.com.
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BEIJING (AP) — Heavy rains are complicating earthquake recovery efforts in southwestern China, where the death toll from Monday’s disaster has risen to 82.
More than 20,000 people have been moved to temporary shelters amid the threat of landslides and buildings collapsing in the mountainous region of Sichuan province, state media reported Thursday. The rains are expected to last at least through Friday.
Another 35 people are missing and 270 have been hospitalized with injuries from the magnitude 6.8 quake that leveled building and sent boulders tumbling onto roads in Sichuan’s Ganze Tibetan Autonomous Region and neighboring Ya'an city, the reports said.
Buildings were also shaken in the provincial capital of Chengdu, where 21 million people are among the 65 million Chinese under a strict COVID-19 lockdown confining them to their homes and residential compounds.
Following the quake, police and health workers in Chengdu refused to allow anxious residents outside, adding to public frustration over the government’s strict zero-COVID policy mandating lockdowns, quarantines and other restrictions, even while the rest of the world has largely reopened.
Despite the impact on the economy and public sentiment, the policy has become closely identified with president and Communist Party leader Xi Jinping in what has been called a politicization of health care.
The government is also discouraging domestic travel during the mid-autumn festival on Saturday and the weeklong national holiday at the start of October.
Virus outbreaks have been reported in 103 cities, the highest since the early days of the pandemic in early 2020.
Monday’s quake was centered in a mountainous area of Luding county, which sits on the edge of the Tibetan Plateau roughly 200 kilometers (125 miles) from Chengdu.
Friction between tectonic plates in the region frequently cause earthquakes, including China’s deadliest in recent years, a 7.9 magnitude temblor in 2008 that killed nearly 90,000 people in Sichuan.
That quake devastated towns, schools and rural communities outside Chengdu, leading to a years-long effort to rebuild with more resilient materials. | https://www.ourmidland.com/news/article/Heavy-rain-after-deadly-China-quake-complicates-17426670.php | 2022-09-08 07:05:26 | 1 | https://www.ourmidland.com/news/article/Heavy-rain-after-deadly-China-quake-complicates-17426670.php |
Underground coal mine collapse injures 3 in Montana
BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — Three workers have been injured in a collapse at an underground coal mine in southern Montana with a history of safety violations. Musselshell County officials said Wednesday that the miners were about a mile inside Signal Peak Energy’s Bull Mountain mine when the area where they were working collapsed for unknown reasons. Officials say one of the miners suffered serious injures and was taken by helicopter to a hospital in Billings. The others suffered moderate injuries. Musselshell County disaster services director Justin Russell says it took about an hour to extract the miner who was seriously hurt. The federal Mine Health and Safety Administration will investigate. | https://kion546.com/news/ap-national-business/2023/03/01/underground-coal-mine-collapse-injures-3-in-montana/ | 2023-03-02 03:12:12 | 1 | https://kion546.com/news/ap-national-business/2023/03/01/underground-coal-mine-collapse-injures-3-in-montana/ |
Africans on board a slave ship in 1803 rebelled and drove their enslavers into the water right as they were arriving in Georgia. Then some of the Africans walked into the water and disappeared.
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Africans on board a slave ship in 1803 rebelled and drove their enslavers into the water right as they were arriving in Georgia. Then some of the Africans walked into the water and disappeared.
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PRINCETON, N.J. and PARIS, May 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Taiho Oncology, Inc. and Servier today announced the publication of results from the pivotal Phase 3 SUNLIGHT* clinical trial of trifluridine/tipiracil (LONSURF®), alone or in combination with bevacizumab, in refractory metastatic colorectal cancer (mCRC) in the May 4, 2023, issue of the New England Journal of Medicine (NEJM).
Results of this multinational trial, led by Professor Josep Tabernero, MD, PhD, Head of Medical Oncology, Vall d'Hebron University Hospital, Barcelona, Spain, showed that treatment with the investigational combination of trifluridine/tipiracil and bevacizumab resulted in statistically significant and clinically meaningful improvements in overall survival and progression-free survival for patients with refractory mCRC following disease progression or intolerance on two prior chemotherapy regimens compared to trifluridine/tipiracil alone. In addition, the median time to worsening of ECOG (Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group) performance-status score was significantly delayed in patients receiving the investigational combination of trifluridine/tipiracil and bevacizumab. The safety profile of the investigational combination was consistent with that of each agent.
"Individuals living with metastatic colorectal cancer and who have progressed following fluoropyrimidine, oxaliplatin, irinotecan, bevacizumab, and anti-Epidermal Growth Factor Receptor (EGFR) antibodies – if RAS wild-type – have limited treatment options. There is a growing need for new approaches that improve survival in this population," said Marwan Fakih, MD, Professor, Medical Oncology and Therapeutics Research, City of Hope, and lead U.S. investigator for the SUNLIGHT trial. "The publication of the SUNLIGHT results in the New England Journal of Medicine speaks to the quality of the science and potential impact of this investigational combination on the treatment of metastatic colorectal cancer."
Added Professor Tabernero: "Trifluridine/tipiracil plus bevacizumab may represent a meaningful new treatment option in patients with mCRC who have progressed after two lines of therapy."
Based on results of the SUNLIGHT trial, Servier and Taiho Oncology submitted respectively a type II variation for approval to the European Medicines Agency (EMA) and a supplemental new drug application (sNDA) to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for trifluridine/tipiracil in combination with bevacizumab for the treatment of adult patients with mCRC who have been previously treated with fluoropyrimidine-, oxaliplatin-, and irinotecan-based chemotherapy, an anti-VEGF biological therapy, and if RAS wild-type, an anti-EGFR therapy. Taiho Oncology announced on April 18, 2023, that the FDA accepted the sNDA for Priority Review and set an anticipated Prescription Drug User Fee Act (PDUFA) action date of August 13, 2023.
Please click here for the Original Article, "Trifluridine–Tipiracil and Bevacizumab in Refractory Metastatic Colorectal Cancer."
Please click here for a NEJM "Quick Take" video summarizing the article findings.
About Colorectal Cancer
Colorectal cancer is the third most common cancer worldwide1 with nearly 1.4 million people diagnosed with colorectal cancer (CRC) each year equating to 10% of the global cancer cases.1 CRC is the second most common cause of cancer mortality, accounting for 881,000 deaths globally in 2018.2 The worldwide incidence of colorectal cancer is expected to exceed 3 million cases annually by 2040,3 and the number of deaths is predicted to increase by more than 70% to 1.6 million per year.3
About the SUNLIGHT Trial
SUNLIGHT is a multinational, randomized, active-controlled, open-label, two-arm Phase 3 clinical trial to investigate the efficacy and safety of trifluridine/tipiracil plus bevacizumab versus trifluridine/tipiracil alone, in patients with refractory mCRC following two chemotherapy regimens. A total of 492 patients were randomly allocated (in a 1:1 ratio) to receive trifluridine/tipiracil in combination with bevacizumab or trifluridine/tipiracil monotherapy. The primary objective was to assess trifluridine/tipiracil plus bevacizumab versus trifluridine/tipiracil alone, in terms of OS (primary endpoint). Key secondary endpoints were PFS, overall response rate (ORR), disease control rate (DCR) and quality of life (QoL), as well as the safety and tolerability of trifluridine/tipiracil used in combination with bevacizumab in comparison with trifluridine/tipiracil monotherapy.
The SUNLIGHT trial was conducted by Servier and Taiho Oncology, Inc. For more information on SUNLIGHT, please visit: https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT04737187.
About LONSURF
LONSURF is an oral nucleoside antitumor agent discovered and developed by Taiho Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. LONSURF consists of a thymidine-based nucleoside analog, trifluridine, and the thymidine phosphorylase (TP) inhibitor, tipiracil, which increases trifluridine exposure by inhibiting its metabolism by TP. Trifluridine is incorporated into DNA, resulting in DNA dysfunction and inhibition of cell proliferation.
Indications and Use in the United States
LONSURF is indicated for the treatment of adult patients with:
- Metastatic colorectal cancer previously treated with fluoropyrimidine-, oxaliplatin- and irinotecan-based chemotherapy, an anti-VEGF biological therapy, and if RAS wild-type, an anti-EGFR therapy; and
- Metastatic gastric or gastroesophageal junction adenocarcinoma previously treated with at least two prior lines of chemotherapy that included a fluoropyrimidine, a platinum, either a taxane or irinotecan, and if appropriate, HER2/neu-targeted therapy
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS
Indications and Use
LONSURF is indicated for the treatment of adult patients with:
- Metastatic colorectal cancer previously treated with fluoropyrimidine-, oxaliplatin- and irinotecan-based chemotherapy, an anti-VEGF biological therapy, and if RAS wild-type, an anti-EGFR therapy
- metastatic gastric or gastroesophageal junction adenocarcinoma previously treated with at least two prior lines of chemotherapy that included a fluoropyrimidine, a platinum, either a taxane or irinotecan, and if appropriate, HER2/neu-targeted therapy.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS
Severe Myelosuppression:
LONSURF caused severe and life-threatening myelosuppression (Grade 3-4) consisting of neutropenia (38%), anemia (18%), thrombocytopenia (5%), and febrile neutropenia (3%). Two patients (0.2%) died due to neutropenic infection. A total of 12% of LONSURF-treated patients received granulocyte-colony stimulating factors. Obtain complete blood counts prior to and on day 15 of each cycle of LONSURF and more frequently as clinically indicated. Withhold LONSURF for febrile neutropenia, absolute neutrophil count less than 500/mm3, or platelets less than 50,000/mm3. Upon recovery, resume LONSURF at a reduced dose as clinically indicated.
Embryo-Fetal Toxicity:
LONSURF can cause fetal harm when administered to a pregnant woman. Advise pregnant women of the potential risk to the fetus. Advise females of reproductive potential to use effective contraception during treatment and for at least 6 months after the final dose.
USE IN SPECIFIC POPULATIONS
Lactation: It is not known whether LONSURF or its metabolites are present in human milk. There are no data to assess the effects of LONSURF or its metabolites on the breast-fed infant or the effects on milk production. Because of the potential for serious adverse reactions in breast-fed infants, advise women not to breastfeed during treatment with LONSURF and for 1 day following the final dose.
Male Contraception: Because of the potential for genotoxicity, advise males with female partners of reproductive potential to use condoms during treatment with LONSURF and for at least 3 months after the final dose.
Geriatric Use: Patients 65 years of age or over who received LONSURF had a higher incidence of the following compared to patients younger than 65 years: Grade 3 or 4 neutropenia (46% vs 32%), Grade 3 anemia (22% vs 16%), and Grade 3 or 4 thrombocytopenia (7% vs 4%).
Hepatic Impairment: Do not initiate LONSURF in patients with baseline moderate or severe (total bilirubin greater than 1.5 times ULN and any AST) hepatic impairment. Patients with severe hepatic impairment (total bilirubin greater than 3 times ULN and any AST) were not studied. No adjustment to the starting dose of LONSURF is recommended for patients with mild hepatic impairment.
Renal Impairment: No adjustment to the starting dosage of LONSURF is recommended in patients with mild or moderate renal impairment (CLcr of 30 to 89 mL/min). Reduce the starting dose of LONSURF for patients with severe renal impairment (CLcr of 15 to 29 mL/min) to a recommended dosage of 20 mg/m2.
ADVERSE REACTIONS
Most Common Adverse Drug Reactions in Patients Treated With LONSURF (≥5%): The most common adverse drug reactions in LONSURF-treated patients vs placebo-treated patients with mCRC, respectively, were asthenia/fatigue (52% vs 35%), nausea (48% vs 24%), decreased appetite (39% vs 29%), diarrhea (32% vs 12%), vomiting (28% vs 14%), infections (27% vs 16%), abdominal pain (21% vs 18%), pyrexia (19% vs 14%), stomatitis (8% vs 6%), dysgeusia (7% vs 2%), and alopecia (7% vs 1%). In metastatic gastric cancer or gastroesophageal junction (GEJ), the most common adverse drug reactions, respectively were, nausea (37% vs 32%), decreased appetite (34% vs 31%), vomiting (25% vs 20%), infections (23% vs 16%) and diarrhea (23% vs 14%).
Pulmonary emboli occurred more frequently in LONSURF-treated patients compared to placebo: in mCRC (2% vs 0%) and in metastatic gastric cancer and GEJ (3% vs 2%).
Interstitial lung disease (0.2%), including fatalities, has been reported in clinical studies and clinical practice settings in Asia.
Laboratory Test Abnormalities in Patients Treated With LONSURF: The most common laboratory test abnormalities in LONSURF-treated patients vs placebo-treated patients with mCRC, respectively, were anemia (77% vs 33%), neutropenia (67% vs 1%), and thrombocytopenia (42% vs 8%). In metastatic gastric cancer or GEJ, the test abnormalities, respectively, were neutropenia (66% vs 4%), anemia (63% vs 38%), and thrombocytopenia (34% vs 9%).
Please see U.S. full Prescribing Information.
https://www.taihooncology.com/us/prescribing-information.pdf
About Taiho Oncology, Inc.
The mission of Taiho Oncology, Inc. is to improve the lives of patients with cancer, their families and their caregivers. The company specializes in the development of orally administered anti-cancer agents and markets these medicines for a range of tumor types in the U.S. Taiho Oncology's growing pipeline of antimetabolic and selectively targeted anti-cancer agents is led by a world-class clinical development organization. Taiho Oncology is a subsidiary of Taiho Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. which is part of Otsuka Holdings Co., Ltd. Taiho Oncology is headquartered in Princeton, New Jersey and oversees its parent company's European and Canadian operations, which are located in Zug, Switzerland and Oakville, Ontario, Canada.
For more information, visit http://www.taihooncology.com
About Servier
Founded to serve health, Servier is a global group governed by a Foundation that aspires to have a meaningful social impact, both for patients and for a sustainable world. With its unique governance model, it can fully serve its vocation with a long-term vision: being committed to therapeutic progress to serve patient needs. The 21,400 employees of the Group are committed to this shared vocation, source of inspiration every day.
As a world leader in cardiology, Servier's ambition is to become a renowned, focused and innovative player in oncology by targeting hard-to-treat cancers. That is why the Group allocates over 50% of its R&D budget to developing targeted and innovative therapies in oncology.
Neuroscience and immuno-inflammatory diseases are the future growth drivers. In these areas, Servier is focused on a limited number of diseases in which accurate patient profiling makes it possible to offer a targeted therapeutic response through precision medicine.
To promote access to quality care for all at a lower cost, the Group also offers a range of quality generic drugs covering most pathologies, relying on strong brands in France, Eastern Europe, Brazil and Nigeria.
In all these areas, the Group includes the patient voice at each stage of the life cycle of a medicine.
Headquartered in France, Servier relies on a strong geographical footprint in over 150 countries and achieved a revenue of €4.9 billion in 2022.
More information on the new Group website: servier.com
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LONSURF is a registered trademark of Taiho Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.
*The SUNLIGHT trial is a Phase III Study of triflUridine/tipiracil in combiNation with bevacizumab vs trifLurdine/tipIracil sinGle agent in patients witH refractory meTastatic colorectal cancer
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Shares for Ford Motor Co. dropped by around 11 percent on Tuesday after the company revealed that inflation woes unexpectedly added about $1 billion to their operating costs this quarter.
A day after the news, the company's stock price took a hit. The automaker said it is also dealing with persistent parts shortages and other issues that have delayed vehicle deliveries, Reuters reported.
Ford's results also sent the price of shares for its rival company, General Motors, tumbling as well, down 4.4%. Analysts believe it will take more time for automakers to recover from the period of extreme chip shortages.
Deutsche Bank analyst Emmanuel Rosner said, "It appears that across the industry, chip and components shortages may be improving at a slower pace than anticipated."
Ford said in July that the company expected commodity costs to jump by $4 billion for the fiscal year. | https://www.wtvr.com/news/national/ford-shares-drop-11-amid-inflation-distress | 2022-09-20 20:10:51 | 0 | https://www.wtvr.com/news/national/ford-shares-drop-11-amid-inflation-distress |
NEW YORK (PIX11) — New York City Mayor Eric Adams, alongside New York Attorney General Letitia James, held a moment of silence for the victims of the school shooting in Texas.
A public safety announcement was also made during the press conference at 12 p.m. | https://pix11.com/news/local-news/ny-officials-hold-moment-of-silence-for-texas-shooting-victims/ | 2022-05-26 17:14:14 | 1 | https://pix11.com/news/local-news/ny-officials-hold-moment-of-silence-for-texas-shooting-victims/ |
NEW YORK — On Sunday morning on Broadway, just above Soho, three very patient women were at the front of the city’s chicest line: the queue to enter a monumental sale of castoffs from the closets of Chloë Sevigny, Lynn Yaeger, Sally Singer and Mickey Boardman, and past seasons’ pieces from the menswear-inspired brand the Academy.
Arriving at 6 a.m., the women had been waiting at that point for more than five hours for the “Sale of the Century,” an event organized by writer Liana Satenstein and her team of vintage-fashion enthusiasts.
For those three, it was the magic of Sevigny that made the hours-long wait worth it. The Oscar-nominated actress has long been beloved for the sheer originality of her style and the breadth of her vintage wardrobe. A tour she gave to the defunct retailer Opening Ceremony of her closet more than a decade ago frequently pops up on TikTok, where vintage clothing (or, more accurately, secondhand designer clothing) is an obsession. “It feels really special to be able to shop her pieces,” said Raya DerBedrossian, 23.
“She’s been the ‘it girl’ of New York since the it girl of New York even started,” said Waverly Bruno, 27, speculating that there might be a number of pieces inside “that were in iconic moments of history.” (Sevigny herself has expressed ambivalence about the it girl label, often mentioning in interviews forebears such as Edie Sedgwick and Clara Bow.)
In the days leading up to the sale, Sevigny stoked the excitement by posting pictures of herself in items destined for the racks, such as a Versace jumper — which pop star Olivia Rodrigo had her stylist procure through a friend, with the matching jacket, early in the sale — and a Versace Medusa-print minidress.
Inside, on a second-floor loft space with creaky floors and flooded with light, was indeed a fashion freak’s paradise. Satenstein, a former Vogue writer, is well known in the vintage-fashion community for her ability to predict revivals of designers on the vintage market and her therapeutic approach to closet cleaning, including an Instagram Live series called “#neverworns,” in which she discusses what pieces a guest should keep, donate or sell.
She had worked with her team to organize and merchandise the space with meticulous delight, offering racks of clothes that acted like little biographies of each of the sellers. “All the people involved are really fashion-fashion-fashion people,” as Boardman, who was an editor at Paper for three decades, put it, “who have well-known looks and well-developed style.”
Bulbous Comme des Garçons dresses and coats burst from Yaeger’s racks. (“Her closet is my Vivienne Westwood fantasy,” Singer said.) Countless lace and tulle dresses, many with shredded hems and priced around $50, hung in Sevigny’s section, as did an $825 leopard-print coat by Supreme and a $150 tube top by Jean Paul Gaultier, a mix of the delicate and hard, the street and the fantastical.
In Singer’s corner, $150 vintage dresses with spiffy prints or illustrations sat next to a stunning white brocade minidress with coral and turquoise beading by Balenciaga under Nicolas Ghesquière. (The piece was priced at $1,000 but would have sold new for far more.) It was tantalizing to imagine the evenings she might have had in those clothes, getting ready in her onetime apartment in the Chelsea Hotel and charging out into the night. Boardman’s space was filled with the costume jewelry he’s known for layering over Ralph Lauren polos, as well as a Charles and Diana tea towel from his beloved collection of royals memorabilia.
Satenstein and her sellers were thoughtful about presenting a wide range of items. “Resale platforms, especially third-party ones, can only do so much and can only sell certain pieces,” Satenstein said. TheRealReal, for example, has a list of designer brands it accepts, and it can often be difficult to see the appeal of a filmy antique blouse on Depop, eBay or Etsy. “This felt like a great segue into giving context and pizazz to someone’s items that may not have been appreciated somewhere else,” Satenstein said. Sevigny lamented in an interview last week that thrift stores seem increasingly “overwhelmed with disposable brand stuff.” She wanted shoppers to be able to find, at a reasonable price, the kind of funky and beautiful things she grew up hunting for.
Satenstein is known for a style of closet clean-out that is more like therapy, and part of the sale’s appeal was that even the sellers’ trash was treasure. Once, while Satenstein was cleaning out one of Singer’s bags, she found an old Styrofoam plate. As it turns out, it was autographed by Bob Dylan, a souvenir from Singer’s early days waitressing in the city.
Sevigny is deeply attached to her immense clothing collection but found herself in a cycle of buying, selling and storing. Satenstein came to her storage unit with her assistant, Eden Pritikin, “and they were cutthroat,” Sevigny said.
“I feel like I’m also at a transition point,” she continued. “I’m 48. I just had a baby. I’m okay to transition out of certain things that maybe I would have been into before. Maybe that was a big impetus. There were a lot of things that weren’t maybe as pristine as now I want to present myself as. Maybe I don’t feel the need to draw so much attention [to myself]. Here I am buying a pink faux-fur Prada jacket for myself for Mother’s Day!” she laughed. “But maybe wanting to ease myself into something a little more subtle, or a little more grown-up.”
At noon, the doors opened, and the buyers’ faces had a look of wonder. Sevigny perched on a sofa by the entrance, signing copies of her 2015 Rizzoli book, and took selfies and chatted with fans. Shoppers quickly loaded their arms with piles of sheer white dresses, Depeche Mode T-shirts and vintage dresses in geometric 1970s prints. The three women who had been first in line scored a shaggy navy blue coat by Proenza Schouler for $200 and a khaki Mugler dress for $325, plus armfuls of other goodies.
By 1:05, Yaeger had made nearly $4,000. (Each seller is donating a portion of their profits to a charity of their choice.) Less than an hour later, her rack of skirts by Comme, Replika and Marc Le Bihan was empty, leaving just a few blouses by Chloé and animal-print cardigans. “This is the most money I’ve ever spent, like, impulsively,” said one woman, clutching two pairs of Tabi shoes by Maison Margiela and a miniskirt, to a friend. Pizza was delivered, and Satenstein took a box down to distribute pieces to those still bravely waiting in line. One man finally bought a much-discussed enormous black lacquered chess set by Chanel for $450. He said he “absolutely” planned to use it.
Among the starry-eyed zoomers were a few genuinely famous faces, including actress Tommy Dorfman, who gave Sevigny a big hug, and the security consultant and whistleblower Chelsea Manning. Dressed in Carmina shoes, skinny jeans and a fitted pink button-up, Manning said Singer and Sevigny had texted her to stop by. She was inspecting a pair of black combat boots by Solovair, a British company that, she explained, produced Doc Martens until the brand moved its manufacturing elsewhere.
The sense that shoppers were among fashion icons — fulfilling a fantasy of running amok in their closets — permeated. One shopper bought a white vest and matching trousers because Sevigny mentioned offhand that she’d worn it to dinner with Nicolas. (That would be Ghesquière, the designer who reinvented Balenciaga at the turn of the 21st century and who now helms Louis Vuitton’s womenswear.) Singer, a longtime Vogue editor, worked the cash register, advising buyers on the details of their purchases. “You know this Chloé from the era of Phoebe Philo?” she asked one shopper, referring to the period during which cult-favorite designer Philo was designing the French brand Chloé in the early 2000s with a flirtatious, party-girl grit.
To vintage buffs and those who treat their closets as burgeoning wearable museums, this kind of provenance is seductive.
It wasn’t that shoppers seemed to see this as a sort of celebrity auction, where Marilyn Monroe’s pill bottles are sold alongside discarded notes from acting school. It was that, to devotees, Sevigny, Yaeger, Boardman and Singer are known to few but genuine celebrities and those who know them, the kinds of personae who make fashion into something not only human, but also eccentric, exciting.
“I think it’s some illusion, some dream of what it’s like to be in fashion,” longtime fashion writer Yaeger said, her lips in their deep pink cupid’s bow. “I always think of myself as an outsider in this industry, even though I’ve been around for a million years, so maybe not.”
Niko Haagenson, 19, was more emphatic after chatting with Yaeger. “I think she’s a great example of true, true inclusivity,” he said, “where it doesn’t matter what your style is, how rich you are, who your parents are, whatever. She is just somebody who is so her.”
Gabriel Held, a vintage collector whose archive celebrities often borrow from, got the Versace printed minidress and several other items, including a faux-fur Marc Jacobs coat priced at $200. Considering that Sevigny and the other hosts held several such sales before, including some with Held, why did he think this one caused such a frenzy? Nostalgia. “Every generation since [her own] has been inspired by her,” he said. “Everybody’s here with the same hope to get a piece of history.”
That, and the general mania for secondhand designer clothes — nostalgia for clothes from periods when the shoppers were barely cognizant — especially among 20- and 30-somethings. Laura Reilly, 32, who edits a shopping newsletter called Magasin that focuses on designers and sales off the beaten path, said the huge interest in vintage clothes means it’s harder to find good stuff at a good price. “This is the ultimate edit,” she said.
It was a genuinely heartwarming scene. “If this doesn’t fit me, you should get it!” I heard friends say to one another more than once. A grinning mother and daughter, Donna and Bayleigh Young, shopped together — it was Mother’s Day, after all — walked out with more than 10 pieces, including “this Loewe thing,” Bayleigh said, which was a kind of vest that looked like football shoulder pads that she had been lusting after for “a long time.” Her mother scored Sevigny’s book (with an autograph, of course) and a pink cardigan from Sevigny’s clothing line for Opening Ceremony.
As the hours stretched on and shoppers continued to inspect torn band T-shirts and label-less faded vintage dresses with the same tenderness as that brocade Balenciaga dress, or Sevigny’s shearling Hermès coat, it seemed as if we were in a temporary utopia, where the value of a garment isn’t merely the label, but the story behind it, and the feeling that you, too, might have some fantastic adventure by just slipping your arms into the sleeves. | https://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/2023/05/15/chloe-sevigny-closet-sale/ | 2023-05-15 19:22:36 | 1 | https://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/2023/05/15/chloe-sevigny-closet-sale/ |
The company is joining other industry stakeholders to ensure that all Americans have access, opportunity, and equipment to experience the outdoors.
ANOKA, Minn., March 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Vista Outdoor Inc. (NYSE: VSTO), the parent company of 41 renowned brands that design, manufacture and market sporting and outdoor products to consumers around the globe, announced that Fred C. Ferguson, Vice President, Public Affairs and Communications, Vista Outdoor, on Tuesday, March 28, delivered remarks before United States House of Representatives Subcommittee on Federal Lands, asking leadership in Washington to pass several ground-breaking recreation bills.
Ferguson joined other outdoor industry stakeholders — including the National Park Service, International Mountain Bicycling Association, National Ski Areas Association, Safari Club International and others — to promote passage of the following bipartisan bills: the Federal Interior Lands Media (FILM) Act, the Simplifying Outdoor Access for Recreation (SOAR) Act, the Biking on Long Distance Trails (BOLT) Act, the Ski Hill Resources for Economic Development (SHRED) Act, the Law Enforcement Officer and Firefighter Recreation Pass Act, the Range Access Act and more.
"Much of our business success, combined with bipartisan outdoor policy wins led by this Subcommittee, has contributed to the growth of the outdoor recreation economy," Ferguson said in his prepared remarks before the Subcommittee. "The latest Bureau of Economic Analysis research shows that the outdoor recreation economy represents $862 billion in gross output, 4.5 million jobs and 1.9% of GDP. From 2020 to 2021, the outdoor recreation economy grew three times faster than the overall U.S. economy as Americans flocked outdoors during the pandemic. This translates to job creation, economic development and diversification for communities in and around federal lands and waters.
"Vista Outdoor and the Outdoor Recreation Roundtable support each of the bills under consideration today. The current climate and long-term outlook make today's bipartisan hearing essential, and we urge the Subcommittee to move with speed and conviction to enact these bills."
Late last year, to showcase its support of passing these bills — which are part of a larger legislative package called America's Outdoor Recreation Act of 2022 — Vista Outdoor's entire portfolio signed and sent a letter to Chuck Schumer, Majority Leader, U.S. Senate; Mitch McConnell, Minority Leader, U.S. Senate; Raul Grijalva, Chairman, House Natural Resources Committee; and Bruce Westerman, Ranking Member, House Natural Resources Committee. Click here to read the letter in its entirety.
Vista Outdoor thanks all the outdoor industry stakeholders who joined in support of this bipartisan opportunity to protect our public lands, ensuring we sustain the outdoors for generations to come.
Separation Update
On May 5, 2022, Vista Outdoor announced that the company plans to separate its Outdoor Products and Sporting Products segments into two independent, publicly traded companies. The company expects to create these companies through a tax-free spin-off of its Outdoor Products segment to Vista Outdoor shareholders.
The company is on track to execute the separation in calendar 2023. The Form 10 has been filed with the Securities Exchange Commission (SEC) confidentially.
About Vista Outdoor Inc.
Vista Outdoor (NYSE: VSTO) is the parent company of more than three dozen renowned brands that design, manufacture and market sporting and outdoor products. Brands include Bushnell, CamelBak, Bushnell Golf, Foresight Sports, Fox Racing, Bell Helmets, Camp Chef, Giro, Simms Fishing, QuietKat, Stone Glacier, Federal Ammunition, Remington Ammunition and more. Our reporting segments, Outdoor Products and Sporting Products, provide consumers with a wide range of performance-driven, high-quality and innovative outdoor and sporting products. As Vista Outdoor announced in 2022, the company is separating its Outdoor Products and Sporting Products segments into two independent, publicly traded companies. That plan is on track to happen in calendar year 2023. For news and information, visit our website at www.vistaoutdoor.com.
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Severe storms and tornadoes are common in the Midwest and Great Plains, and now Derechos are becoming well-known too. (Story first aired on All Things Considered on Dec. 20, 2022.)
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Severe storms and tornadoes are common in the Midwest and Great Plains, and now Derechos are becoming well-known too. (Story first aired on All Things Considered on Dec. 20, 2022.)
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DETROIT – Stellantis and the U.S. government are urging the owners of some 2003 Dodge Ram pickups to stop driving them after a passenger was killed by an exploding Takata air bag inflator.
The company says owners of the pickups should contact a dealer or the company to find out if their trucks are part of a 2015 Takata recall. Stellantis says the trucks shouldn't be driven until repairs are made.
The company says the person was killed in a May 13 crash that caused the air bags to inflate. Neither Stellantis nor the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration would say where the crash happened or identify the victim. The person ”succumbed to a serious injury consistent with those observed in previous Takata inflator failures," Stellantis said in a prepared statement Tuesday.
The death is the 26th in the U.S. since May of 2009, and more than 30 people have been killed worldwide. NHTSA said the death was the first due to an exploding front passenger air bag inflator. The rest of the deaths were drivers.
Takata used ammonium nitrate to create a small explosion to inflate air bags in a crash. But the chemical can become more volatile over time when exposed to moisture in the air and repeated high temperatures. The explosion can rupture a metal canister and hurl sharp shrapnel into the passenger compartment.
Most of the deaths and about 400 injuries have happened in U.S., but they also have occurred in Australia and Malaysia.
Potential for the dangerous malfunction led to the largest series of auto recalls in U.S. history, with at least 67 million Takata inflators involved. The U.S. government says that millions have not been repaired. About 100 million inflators have been recalled worldwide. The exploding air bags sent Takata Corp. of Japan into bankruptcy.
Stellantis says it will provide free transportation to help people and their vehicles get to and from dealerships.
The company says 29,000 of the recalled pickups are still on the road but haven't been repaired. However NHTSA estimates that there are 84,000. In 2015 the company recalled more than 385,000 of the trucks.
“The older a defective Takata air bag inflator gets, the more dangerous it becomes,” Acting NHTSA Administrator Ann Carlson said in a written statement. “Please get your air bag replaced now for your sake, and for the sake of those who love you.”
The agency says even minor crashes can make the air bags explode and kill people or cause serious injuries.
Stellantis, formerly Fiat Chrysler, says the May death is the fourth in its vehicles. It says that six notices were sent to the owner's home, but the recall repairs weren't done.
Last year Stellantis told owners of Chrysler 300s and Dodge Magnums, Chargers and Challengers from model years 2005 through 2010 should stop driving them after three other deaths were reported.
The company says about 233,000 of the vehicles haven't been repaired and remain on the road despite numerous attempts to reach owners.
NHTSA is urging owners of all vehicles to check to see if they have an unrepaired Takata air bag recall. Owners can go to https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls and key in their 17-digit vehicle identification number. | https://www.wsls.com/business/2023/07/11/owners-of-some-2003-ram-pickups-urged-to-not-drive-them-after-another-takata-air-bag-inflator-death/ | 2023-07-11 19:54:35 | 0 | https://www.wsls.com/business/2023/07/11/owners-of-some-2003-ram-pickups-urged-to-not-drive-them-after-another-takata-air-bag-inflator-death/ |
A man went to Luzerne County Correctional Facility after failing to post $50,000 bail on charges he illegally possessed cocaine, Xanax pills and a handgun in Hughestown, according to borough police news release.
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In a time of upheaval and change, German leadership is taking the initiative to create a better future for the global community. TBD Media Group introduces 50 German Leaders to a global audience
LONDON, Sept. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Germany has a hard-won reputation as a center of innovation, business excellence and thought leadership. In a world of splintered politics, Germany is pointing the way to a future that protects profit, people and the planet.
50 German Leaders, a campaign by acclaimed production company TBD Media Group is showcasing the ideas of Germany's most innovative business icons. Through a series of compelling documentaries, TBD Media examines their motivation and looks at the future they are creating.
The experience of these leaders will be brought together at a summit held in Berlin to allow an exchange of ideas.
Paolo Zanini, Founder and CEO at TBD Media Group says:
"Germany is at the heart of Europe, representing stability, innovation and a genuine desire to create a better future for the global community. In 50 German Leaders we have built a campaign around German business leaders who are tackling the hard challenges facing humanity at this time. We are providing an opportunity for these leaders to inspire each other at a live meeting as well as taking their stories out in the world to motivate others to take action."
On Monday 26 September, a select group of German SMEs will meet at The Ritz-Carlton Hotel on Potsdamer Platz in Berlin to exchange ideas and discuss the future of the country's economy. Among other things, essential topics such as mobility, exports, sustainability, the lack of skilled workers and further ongoing challenges will be discussed. One goal is to jointly explore well-founded approaches to solving these issues.
The 50 German Leaders documentary series will take viewers on a journey through a diverse collection of innovative and collaborative businesses that couple the latest technology with human ingenuity to create lasting, positive change.
Companies featured in this launch:
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MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A sex trafficking victim accused of killing a man who allegedly trafficked her can argue at trial that she was justified in killing him, Wisconsin’s Supreme Court ruled Wednesday in a decision that could help define the limits of legal immunity for trafficking victims nationwide.
Prosecutors say Chrystul Kizer traveled to Randall Volar’s home in Kenosha in June 2018. Kizer, who was 17 at the time, shot him in the head, burned down the house and stole his BMW, according to court documents.
Kizer, now 22, contends she met Volar on a sex-trafficking website. She says he sexually assaulted her and sold her to others for sex. She told detectives she shot him after he tried to touch her, according to the criminal complaint.
Her attorneys have argued that she’s immune from prosecution under a 2008 state law that absolves sex trafficking victims of any offenses resulting from being trafficked. Nearly 40 states have passed laws that give trafficking victims at least some level of criminal immunity, according to Legal Action of Wisconsin, which provides legal help for low-income people.
They had planned to invoke the immunity law at her trial on charges that include arson and first-degree intentional homicide, but Kenosha County Circuit Judge David Wilk refused to allow it. He ruled that immunity extends only to trafficking-related charges such as restraining someone, extortion, prostitution or slave labor. An appellate court ruled last year, however, that Kizer could argue that the law shields her from prosecution.
State attorneys asked the high court to reverse that decision, maintaining that the immunity statutes can’t possibly extend to homicide. First-degree intentional homicide carries a mandatory life sentence.
Assistant Attorney General Timothy Barber said during oral arguments in March that Kizer’s interpretation would create an unprecedented expansion of the self-defense doctrine, eliminating any questions about whether killing someone was reasonable or necessary.
The Wisconsin Supreme Court decision isn’t binding on other states but could inform attorney strategies in similar cases elsewhere in the country, legal experts say.
Anti-violence groups lined up to support Kizer, filing briefs in her case saying that trafficking victims often feel so trapped they believe they have to take matters into their own hands.
The Associated Press does not typically identify people who say they are sexual assault victims, but Kizer discussed her case in an interview from jail with The Washington Post that was published in 2019.
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ATLANTA (AP) — When Quentin Fulks went back home to Ellaville, Georgia, last year, people kept telling him how proud they were to watch a native son lead Sen. Raphael Warnock’s reelection bid. Then came the caveat: They still weren’t going to vote for his boss.
“I didn’t take it personally,” Fulks recalled with a laugh.
If anything, growing up Black in a majority white county where Republican Donald Trump won 79% of the vote helped Fulks understand what Democrats had to do to win in a historically conservative state.
As a campaign manager, that meant framing Warnock as the deal-making, results-driven incumbent and building an operation that went beyond the Democratic strongholds of Atlanta and other cities to connect with Republican-leaning voters throughout the state — even before Republicans nominated Herschel Walker and gambled on his complicated personal history.
“In a tough environment, we chose to communicate with those voters,” Fulks told The Associated Press. “And it set us apart, quite frankly, from the Democratic slate and even from President Biden.”
The approach worked — Warnock, Georgia’s first Black senator, won reelection by nearly 3 percentage points in a state that Biden carried by a quarter percentage point about two years earlier. The victory helped Democrats win an outright majority in the Senate and established the 33-year-old Fulks as a rising star in the party. He was named on Tuesday as the principal deputy campaign manager for Biden’s reelection bid and will work alongside campaign chair Julie Chavez Rodriguez.
Allies of Fulks, who also has worked for Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker, tout him as more than ready for a national campaign.
Anne Caprara, Pritzker’s chief of staff and former campaign manager, who hired Fulks as her 2018 deputy, described him as a “soft-spoken” but skilled operative who understands Democrats’ uneasy coalitions, which span from progressive activists and labor unions to establishment billionaires like Pritzker.
“He’s a Black man from rural Georgia who’s also helped run J.B.’s politics in a place like Chicago,” she said. “At this point, there are no uncomfortable spaces for Quentin.”
In an interview earlier this year before Biden formally announced his 2024 campaign, Fulks said he learned to be unapologetic and thick-skinned about forging narrow majorities.
“You don’t compromise what it means to be a Democrat, but there’s a way you do it,” he said.
He pointed to Warnock’s support for abortion rights without emphasizing the issue himself, except to call attention to Walker’s statements of support for an outright national ban. Warnock, in turn, avoided questions about any restrictions Democrats might consider.
“When you have an opponent like Walker, there are plenty of people who’d look at all his liabilities and go as far left as possible,” Fulks said. “We never did that.”
Warnock, who doubles as senior pastor at Atlanta’s Ebenezer Baptist Church, didn’t know Fulks before interviewing and hiring him. But, Warnock told the AP, his campaign manager proved to be a “serious” and “brilliant” person who had no problem challenging those around him, including the senator.
“There’s no point in having people around you who are afraid to tell you the truth,” Warnock said.
Fulks decided in high school he wanted to work in politics. He had no obvious path but saw a model from nearby Plains: former President Jimmy Carter. Encouragement from a high school teacher who is Carter’s niece helped, too.
“I have always told students that Uncle Jimmy was just like them at one point,” Kim Fuller said.
After graduating from Georgia Southwestern State University, Fulks looked beyond Georgia, which was then dominated by Republicans at all levels. “I didn’t necessarily see what Georgia would become,” Fulks confessed, adding that campaign aides often must leave their home states anyway to prove their mettle.
He landed an internship in Maryland Rep. Steny Hoyer’s Capitol Hill leadership office and earned a master’s degree focused on campaigns. He met Caprara at Emily’s List, which backs Democratic female candidates. They continued together at Priorities USA, a leading Democratic super PAC.
Fulks points to those early years in Washington as inspiration for his recent decision to join the Institute for Ethical Campaigning, a fledgling nonprofit whose efforts include a paid internship program that places high school and college students with campaign and advocacy organizations.
The goal, Fulks said, is to give aspiring campaign leaders — Democrats or Republicans — the opportunities he got from people like Hoyer and Caprara.
After Pritzker’s 2018 win, Fulks took over the new governor’s outside political operation. Fulks led the campaign in favor of a state tax referendum to allow graduated rates on income — meaning increases on wealthier individuals and households. The measure flopped on the November 2020 ballot.
Economic uncertainty amid the coronavirus pandemic didn’t help, Fulks said. More important, he recalled, was opponents spending aggressively early to convince middle-income voters their taxes would rise despite the aim at wealthier individuals.
“I own all my losses,” Fulks said.
That lesson in framing a campaign from the outset remained top of mind as Warnock’s team built a sprawling digital, fundraising and field operation early in the 2022 cycle.
Brad Kennedy, Warnock’s national finance director, said Fulks understood a modern campaign’s required parts — fundraising, digital, media relations, field organizing, policy research — and had the confidence to empower his lieutenants.
“He set the priorities and let us do our jobs,” Kennedy said, while “making sure we operated as a team.”
Fulks required that senior staff move to Georgia and work in person. He also held weekly meetings with the full headquarters staff, standing before 60 or so employees explaining strategy and taking questions.
“I’ve never seen that level of openness and accountability” from a manager, Kennedy said, adding that it yielded a group that trusted Fulks, Warnock and each other.
Teamwork across divisions may sound routine, Kennedy said, but it can be elusive in the high-pressure, large-ego world of major campaigns. “We set fundraising records because of it, and we won a competitive race because of it,” Kennedy said, noting that Warnock’s nearly $185 million haul was more than any other U.S. Senate campaign in history.
Fulks filled another key role: candidate whisperer.
That meant corralling Warnock into “call time” with larger donors, explaining the schedule and keeping the senator focused on balancing his left flank with the middle. It also meant tough conversations with the “pastor in the Senate,” who was sometimes wary about how directly to attack Walker, another Black man and a first-time candidate with a history of mental health struggles and accusations of violent threats against women.
“He would tell me, ‘I need you to run this campaign in a way that I can go back into my pulpit every Sunday and look my congregation in the eyes,’” Fulks recalled. “Ultimately, I think he showed he’s very competitive and understands the nature of politics.”
Fulks rounded out the role by playing Walker’s stand-in during fall debate preparations, a job that involved confronting Warnock on his own liabilities.
Certainly, Fulks said, Walker’s weaknesses ultimately helped Warnock. But Fulks cautioned against discounting Warnock’s victory and, by extension, his own work that he believes offers Democrats a road map for how to widen their reach in upcoming elections.
“Some of these moderates are going to be looking for a place to go,” Fulks said. “These aren’t extreme individuals. We can’t just look at someone and say, ‘Oh, you’re a Republican, so we can’t talk to you.’ We have a record we can sell them.” | https://www.wfla.com/news/politics/ap-politics/top-biden-campaign-aide-sees-lessons-for-dems-in-georgia/ | 2023-04-25 19:45:35 | 1 | https://www.wfla.com/news/politics/ap-politics/top-biden-campaign-aide-sees-lessons-for-dems-in-georgia/ |
Gov. Livingston pulled away for a 17-7 win over South River in Berkeley Heights thanks to Owen Chait’s 20-yard touchdown run in the fourth quarter.
Gov. Livingston (4-4) jumped out to a 10-0 lead in the second quarter before South River (2-5) answered back with a 60-yard pass from Mikael Jaynes to Darius Armstrong to cut the deficit to three.
Michael Geertsma finished 4-for-8 for 102 yards with one touchdown and two interceptions for Gov. Livingston and led his team rushing with eight carries for 75 yards. Matthew Shaffer also had two receptions 85 yards and a score.
Jaynes went 3-for-5 for 94 yards and a touchdown.
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SAN MATEO, Calif., April 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Regalix, a global revenue growth company, has been honoured with the Bronze Stevie Award in the Account Management Team of the Year (2023) category for its outstanding account management services.
The Stevie Awards for Sales and Customer Service recognises exceptional customer service providers and is a leading global competition for sales, business development, customer service, and contact centre professionals.
Regalix's account management team has been instrumental in improving its clients' accounts' retention, revenue growth and customer satisfaction (CSAT) by leveraging its deep domain knowledge, innovative ideas, cutting-edge technology solutions, and training. The team's expertise in account management has helped companies across various industries achieve revenue goals, increase growth, and enhance customer engagement. Additionally, the team has implemented innovative strategies and utilised technology solutions to help clients streamline their processes and optimise their operations, further contributing to their success.
"We are excited to receive the Bronze Stevie Award for our account management services," said Vikas Sharan, CEO of Regalix. "Our team's dedication to delivering innovative solutions to our clients has been recognised, and we are committed to continually enhancing our services to achieve outstanding client outcomes at scale."
Regalix's exceptional account management services for its clients have contributed to its growing list of accolades, solidifying its position as a leader in revenue growth solutions. Regalix offers digital strategy, sales solutions, customer engagement, and technology services. With over 20 years of experience, Regalix has helped companies achieve revenue growth objectives worldwide.
About Regalix
Regalix Inc. (www.regalix.com) is a California-based company that provides customised and end-to-end revenue growth solutions. Founded in 2005, Regalix partners with global marketing, customer success, and sales leaders leveraging data-driven insights to drive growth and customer delight at scale. They've partnered with 150+ Fortune 500 brands, including Google, Meta, Amazon, Apple, Cisco, etc., and are trusted partners for LinkedIn and Google.
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The Stevie Awards recognise outstanding workplace performance globally in eight programs, including Asia-Pacific, German, and Middle East & North Africa Stevie Awards. With over 12,000 annual entries from 70+ nations, the awards celebrate organizations and individuals of all sizes. The Stevies honour workplace excellence and the people behind it. To learn more about the awards, visit https://asia.stevieawards.com/.
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A last chance for Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo. Kylian Mbappé back on the biggest stage of all. Brazil bidding for a record-extending sixth title.
One of the most eagerly anticipated World Cups in memory — as much for off-the-field reasons as those on it — is just around the corner in Qatar.
Thirty-two teams, 64 matches, 29 days. The first World Cup in the Middle East.
The tournament starts on Nov. 20 and the final is set for Dec. 18.
Here’s a few things to watch when the tournament gets going in the smallest country ever to host a World Cup, where some fans will be staying in floating hotels when they head over to take in the games:
TOP TEAMS
Brazil (No. 1 in FIFA ranking). Neymar, Vinícius Júnior and the rest of the flair-filled Selecao are peaking at the right time. Is a first World Cup title since 2002 on the horizon?
Belgium (No. 2). The “Golden Generation” is gradually breaking up but there’s still Kevin De Bruyne leading the Belgian charge.
Argentina (No. 3). No World Cup title since the days of the great Diego Maradona. This will be the first World Cup since his death in November 2020 and Argentina is improving, with Messi still at its core.
France (No. 4). The defending champions. Still the country with the most depth to its squad, despite a growing injury list. Now with Mbappé AND Karim Benzema leading the attack. No team has retained its World Cup title since Brazil in 1962.
England (No. 5). The team has hit a bad patch of form — winless in six games — but has a strong track record in recent major tournaments. England was a semifinalist at the World Cup in 2018 and a finalist at the European Championship in 2021.
Read up on all 32 teams who will be playing in the World Cup.
BIG STARS
Lionel Messi, Argentina. The seven-time world player of the year might have been saving his 35-year-old legs for one last push at a World Cup winner’s medal that, to many, would solidify him as soccer’s greatest player. He is in stellar form for Paris Saint-Germain at the moment.
Cristiano Ronaldo, Portugal. He has won the European Championship but the leading scorer in men’s international soccer hasn’t played in a World Cup final, let alone won one. He’s 37 years old now and no longer first choice at Manchester United — so make the most of him while you can.
Kylian Mbappé, France. The star of the last World Cup at the age of 19 and he is only getting better. The speedy striker could match Brazil great Pelé in being a champion at his first two World Cups.
Kevin De Bruyne, Belgium. Widely regarded as the world’s best midfielder, his driving runs are among the best sights in soccer. Belgium just has to hope he arrives healthy.
Neymar, Brazil. Often overshadowed by Mbappé and Messi at Paris Saint-Germain, still the main man for Brazil. Watch out for tricks and flicks, and some histrionics, too.
HOW IT WORKS
Get ready for a feast of soccer. There are eight groups of four teams, with the top two advancing to the 16-team knockout stage.
There will be four games back-to-back per day — yes, four! — for most of the first two sets of group games, then simultaneous kickoffs for the last two games in each group.
There’ll be no break for the knockout stage, which begins the day after the group stage ends. The first day without soccer comes on Dec. 7 — the 17th day of competition.
MUST-SEE GAMES
Qatar vs. Ecuador, Nov. 20. The first match of the tournament and always a date to save on the calendar.
Argentina vs. Mexico, Nov. 26. The first of the big continental rivalries in the group stage, with Messi potentially sealing his and Argentina’s spot in the last 16.
Spain vs. Germany, Nov. 27. Surely there can’t have been many bigger group-stage matches than this at a World Cup? Two recent champions, two giants of European and world soccer.
Iran vs. United States, Nov. 29. It has been labeled as “The Mother of All Games Part II.” Just like at the World Cup in 1998, the two countries will meet in the group stage in a politically charged matchup. Diplomatic relations have yet to be restored between the nations since being severed in 1980.
Ghana vs. Uruguay, Dec. 2. Anyone remember the night of July 2, 2010? In the last minute of extra time in a World Cup quarterfinal match between Uruguay and Ghana, Luis Suarez deliberately stopped the ball with his hand on the goalline, got sent off, only for Ghana to miss the penalty and lose in a shootout as Suarez celebrated on the sideline. Revenge would be sweet for Ghana.
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ROCKLIN, Calif., Feb. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The company announced today a new gigawatt solar project that will promote some of the production to producing clean hydrogen on site. CEO Dave Hood says, " We are excited about the 2 billion dollar project and look forward to a meeting with the governor's office to discuss the solar and battery specifics with up to 20% of the project ear marked for hydrogen production including a hydrogen filling station.
Coldwell Solar has been a major developer of utility scale and agriculture renewable projects for over 10 years in California. " We just completed the sale of a 220 mw project to Nextera and look forward to its completion in 2023/2024", Hood said. " We also are excited about the upcoming community solar program currently in front of the California PUC for formal approval."
If you would like additional information about solar farms, community solar or solar for your business please contact Coldwell Solar at (916) 435-2900 or visit www.coldwellsolar.com.
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MILWAUKEE, May 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- -(PR NEWSWIRE)--Ademi LLP is investigating Covetrus (Nasdaq: CVET) for possible breaches of fiduciary duty and other violations of law in its transaction with Clayton, Dubilier & Rice and TPG Capital.
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Ademi LLP alleges Covetrus' financial outlook and prospects are excellent and yet Covetrus holders will receive only $21.00 per share in cash, representing an enterprise value of approximately $4 billion. The transaction agreement unreasonably limits competing bids for Covetrus by prohibiting solicitation of further bids, and imposing a significant penalty if Covetrus accepts a superior bid. Covetrus insiders will receive substantial benefits as part of change of control arrangements.
We are investigating the conduct of Covetrus' board of directors, and whether they are (i) fulfilling their fiduciary duties to all shareholders, and (ii) obtaining a fair and reasonable price for Covetrus.
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Swastika Mountain in Oregon renamed Mount Halo as tribute to tribal leader
A peak in western Oregon’s Umpqua National Forest called Swastika Mountain has got a new name after residents suggested the change.
The U.S. Board on Geographic Names approved to change the mountain’s name to Mount Halo, which pays tribute to Chief Halito of the Yoncalla Kalapuya tribe, according to USA Today.
The move to approve the new name took place on Dec. 6, 2022, and won by a vote of 19-3.
Last summer, Joyce McClain petitioned to get the name changed after she read about two missing teens being rescued from the mountain, according to NPR.
"People need to come forward and take action when they see something that isn't right or needs to be changed, because one person can make a difference, and this shows how that is so true," McClain told NPR.
McClain originally submitted a request to have the mountain’s name changed to Umpqua Mountain but once she heard of the Mount Halo proposal, she withdrew her own.
She told NPR that she felt Mount Halo was a better fit.
The original name of the mountain came from a town named after a nearby cattle ranch called Swastika, according to NPR. The name was chosen well before Adolf Hitler rose to power.
The rancher would brand his cattle with the swastika symbol which means "well-being" in Sanskrit, according to Smithsonian Magazine.
Neither the ranch nor the name of the original mountain had any ties to white supremacy or Nazism.
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Ravens special teams coordinator Chris Horton talks about helping the team win as well as Justin Tucker and Jordan Stout. (Baltimore Sun) | https://www.baltimoresun.com/dab141a6-d479-4375-91fe-a274b0470e2f-132.html | 2022-09-16 04:33:43 | 0 | https://www.baltimoresun.com/dab141a6-d479-4375-91fe-a274b0470e2f-132.html |
(WXIN) – People who live on Elm Street could get rewarded with pizza just for having a spooky address.
Tombstone Pizza is giving away free pizza for Halloween to people with a real life Elm Street address, according to Bloody Disgusting.
Elm Street first got its creepy connection in the 1980s when the “Nightmare on Elm Street” series released finger-bladed dream killer Freddy Kreuger out on to the world.
Elm is one of the most popular street names in the country, according to a 2015 Washington Post article.
Tombstone will be giving the free pizza out while supplies last from Oct. 3 to Halloween on Oct. 31. One lucky winner will get free pizza for a year.
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Philadelphia Eagles defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh (74) talks with San Francisco 49ers offensive tackle Trent Williams (71) during the second half of the NFC Championship.
With both teams are out of the postseason, the rivalry between the San Francisco 49ers and the Seattle Seahawks is spilling off the gridiron and taking itself to Twitter.
The Niners were routed in Sunday's NFC Championship by the Philadelphia Eagles, whose 24-point margin of victory summarily punched their ticket to Super Bowl LVII.
Though the game began with the red and gold losing breakout quarterback Brock Purdy in the first quarter, there was plenty of action to be had in the contest's dying embers.
49ers left tackle Trent Williams was ejected with less than five minutes in the fourth quarter for slamming Eagles safety K'Von Wallace to the ground. The slam led to a bench-clearing scrum and both players' ejection for their roles.
Shelby Harris, a Seahawks defensive end, wasted no time in sharing his thoughts on Twitter. "That's soft as s--- take that L on the chin," he wrote to his 28,000 followers. Replies to Harris' tweet were divided, with some, including members of The Faithful, agreeing with the defensive end. Other Twitter users mused at how Harris' team would have fared against the Eagles.
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49er fans celebrating the only 49er touchdown during the NFC Championship game between the 49ers and the Philadelphia Eagles at the San Francisco Athletic Club sports bar on Sunday, Jan. 29, 2023.
49er fans watching the NFC Championship game between the 49ers and the Philadelphia Eagles at the San Francisco Athletic Club sports bar on Sunday, Jan. 29, 2023. The 49ers lost to the Eagles, 31-7.
49ers fans watching the NFC Championship game between the 49ers and the Philadelphia Eagles at the San Francisco Athletic Club sports bar on Sunday, Jan. 29, 2023. The 49ers lost to the Eagles, 31-7.
49er fans celebrating the only 49er touchdown during the NFC Championship game between the 49ers and the Philadelphia Eagles at the San Francisco Athletic Club sports bar on Sunday, Jan. 29, 2023.
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49er fans watching the NFC Championship game between the 49ers and the Philadelphia Eagles at the San Francisco Athletic Club sports bar on Sunday, Jan. 29, 2023. The 49ers lost to the Eagles, 31-7.
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49ers fans watching the NFC Championship game between the 49ers and the Philadelphia Eagles at the San Francisco Athletic Club sports bar on Sunday, Jan. 29, 2023. The 49ers lost to the Eagles, 31-7.
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Long before the journey to Philadelphia, the 49ers dispatched the Seahawks by 18 points in the Wild Card playoffs. Harris recorded three total tackles in that game.
While the Eagles prep for a showdown with the Kansas City Chiefs in Arizona, the 49ers join the Seahawks in turning their attention to the offseason. More importantly, both sides will face each other twice when the new NFL season kicks off. | https://www.sfexaminer.com/sports/49ers/seahawk-tweets-at-49ers-over-eagles-win-in-nfc-championship/article_47f5e198-a0d6-11ed-a9ef-c7fa9c5dece1.html | 2023-01-31 02:49:51 | 0 | https://www.sfexaminer.com/sports/49ers/seahawk-tweets-at-49ers-over-eagles-win-in-nfc-championship/article_47f5e198-a0d6-11ed-a9ef-c7fa9c5dece1.html |
PHOENIX (AP) — Load management is a big topic across the NBA these days.
One great way to make sure players get rest in the playoffs is to end the series early.
The Phoenix Suns, Denver Nuggets and Boston Celtics all have that opportunity on Tuesday night when they host Game 5s with a 3-1 lead in the series.
“Closeout games are always the hardest,” Suns center Deandre Ayton said. “We expect it’s going to be a battle. We’re just gearing up.”
The Western Conference top-seed Nuggets already had one opportunity to end their series, but the feisty Timberwolves managed to extend it with a Game 4 win in overtime on Sunday.
“We really wanted to come out and have a sweep under our belt. Didn’t happen,” Nuggets guard Jamal Murray said. “They fought. They fought like hell, all game long. Even when we put a scare in their heart a little bit, they kept fighting, kept playing, and the crowd was into it.”
The Suns-Los Angeles Clippers series has been shaped by Kawhi Leonard’s knee injury. Leonard has missed the past two games with a sprained knee, which has helped tip the series in favor of Phoenix.
“He’s definitely hurt. It’s not load management where he’s taking time off,” Clippers coach Tyronn Lue said. “He’s shown in the past that he’s played through injuries in the playoffs and so if it’s something he can’t play through, then it has to be pretty serious.”
L.A.’s Paul George has been out since March 21 with the same injury as Leonard.
HAWKS AT CELTICS
Boston leads 3-1. Game 4, 7:30 p.m. EDT, TNT.
— NEED TO KNOW: The Celtics have never lost a best-of-seven playoff series after building a 3-1 lead. They are 27-0 in those situations over their storied history.
— KEEP AN EYE ON: Jaylen Brown’s facial wear. The Boston star had been using a protective mask since February, when he sustained a broken bone in his face. But he ditched the mask in the second quarter of Game 4 after making just 1 of 7 shots. He went 11 of 15 the rest of the way to finish with 31 points in a 129-121 victory. Presumably, he won’t be wearing the mask anymore in these playoffs. “As soon as I took it off, things started to turn around a little bit,” Brown said.
— INJURY WATCH: Boston G Marcus Smart looked just fine in Game 4 after falling hard on his tailbone in the previous contest. He said they were times when his lower back tightened up, and he’ll have to remain diligent in his treatment to make sure the pain doesn’t keep him off the court. “Throughout the game, it got a little tight on me. It flared up. But once I got it stretched out again, got it loose, got some heat on it, it was pretty good,” Smart said.
— PRESSURE IS ON: The Hawks. It looks like another brief playoff appearance unless they can pull of a win in Boston, and the challenge got even tougher when guard Dejounte Murray was suspended for Game 5 after bumping and verbally abusing an official after the end of Game 4. Murray is averaging 25.3 points in the series. Atlanta has lost five straight at TD Garden since its last victory on Feb. 17, 2021, including a pair of 13-point defeats in the first two games of this series. If the Hawks lose, it would be the second straight year they’ve gone down in five games in the opening round and could signal major changes heading into the offseason.
TIMBERWOLVES AT NUGGETS
Denver leads 3-1. Game 5, 9 p.m. EDT, NBA TV.
— NEED TO KNOW: The Nuggets closed the last 2½ minutes of the fourth quarter of Game 4 on a tying 12-0 run, but the Timberwolves recovered with an 18-point overtime on 6-for-8 shooting for a 114-108 victory. It denied Denver a first playoff-series sweep in franchise history and keep the first-round matchup alive despite Nikola Jokic’s playoff-career-high-tying 43 points.
— KEEP AN EYE ON: Anthony Edwards. Minnesota’s All-Star guard has 129 points in four games, the second-most in the NBA playoffs behind Phoenix’s Devin Booker (139). He delivered a wide array of clutch baskets down the stretch for the Wolves in Game 4, including a pull-up 3-pointer from the wing with 11.5 seconds left in overtime to push their lead to four. He’s the first player in Wolves’ history with 100-plus points over three consecutive playoff games. Only LeBron James (eight) had more 30-plus-point playoff games before age 22 than Edwards does (five). Still, Edwards was aiming for a higher bar after his 12-for-27 shooting performance.
“I played terrible, if you ask me,” he said. “I took three bad 3s, three terrible possessions, and I damn near shot us out the game.”
— INJURY WATCH: Wolves sixth man Kyle Anderson was inadvertently struck by a stray arm from Edwards during a leap for a rebound late in the third quarter and did not return after suffering what the team announced as a left eye and facial contusion. Coach Chris Finch said Anderson went to see an eye specialist. … Nuggets coach Mike Malone on Jokic’s aggression with 12 free-throw attempts in Game 4 after zero in Game 3: “He’s banged up. He’s playing hard.”
— PRESSURE IS ON: Jamal Murray. After scoring 40 points in Game 2, Denver’s standout point guard missed 26 of 43 shots over the two games in Minnesota. He had 19 points in Game 4, with Nickeil Alexander-Walker frequently picking up his defense before half court and making him work hard for every shot, drive and pass.
CLIPPERS AT SUNS
Phoenix leads 3-1, Game 5, 10 p.m. EDT, TNT
— NEED TO KNOW: The Suns took control of the series with two wins in Los Angeles and now return to Phoenix to try and close it out. The Suns have taken advantage of the absence of L.A. star Kawhi Leonard, who missed both Games 3 and 4 because of a sprained knee.
— KEEP AN EYE ON: Three-time All-Star Devin Booker is cooking for the Suns, averaging 34.8 points on 57.1% shooting. The 26-year-old isn’t just scoring, he’s averaging 5.5 assists, 4.3 rebounds, 2.8 steals and 1.3 blocks.
— INJURY WATCH: All eyes are on Leonard to see if he can return. The Suns have been without backup point guard Cam Payne, who hasn’t played in the series because of a sore back.
— PRESSURE IS ON: Russell Westbrook. If Leonard can’t play, the Clippers almost certainly have to have another massive game from Westbrook, who has played well in the series. He’s improved his scoring total each game, rising from 9 points in Game 1 to 28 in Game 2, 30 in Game 3 and 37 in Game 4. L.A. might need a 40-spot from him on Tuesday to extend the series.
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AP Sports Writers Paul Newberry, Beth Harris and Dave Campbell contributed to this report.
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WACO, Texas — Two more Sun Belt teams get their shots at ranked teams Saturday, a week after two top-10 teams lost to Group of Five programs on the same day for the first time in the College Football Playoff era. Both winners came from that same fun conference.
There is probably no reason, however, to put No. 2 Alabama and 17th-ranked Baylor on upset alert. Even after those Sun Belt shockers in Week 2.
Alabama (2-0) slipped out of the No. 1 spot in the AP Top 25 after escaping Texas with a 20-19 victory, but is listed as a nearly seven-touchdown favorite for its home game against Louisiana-Monroe (1-1).
Louisiana-Monroe’s 21-14 win at Tuscaloosa in 2007 was part of a four-game Tide losing streak late in coach Nick Saban’s first season there. The team is coached by Terry Bowden, who was Auburn’s coach from 1993 until midway through the 1998 season.
Texas State (1-1) is a more than a four-touchdown underdog going to Baylor (1-1). Since becoming an FBS team in 2012, the Bobcats are 0-9 against Top 25 teams and lost those games by average margin of nearly 34 points.
SEC teams Kentucky and Arkansas each play FCS opponents after big jumps to round out the latest top 10. The ninth-ranked Wildcats, who rose 11 spots in the Top 25, play Youngstown State. The No. 10 Razorbacks jumped six spots before hosting Missouri State and former coach Bobby Petrino, who will be coaching his first game in Fayetteville since getting fired 10 years ago.
The What to Watch rundown for this week of college football, presented by Regions Bank:
BEST GAME
No. 12 BYU at No. 25 Oregon
After playing without two starting receivers in its overtime win over Baylor, BYU will try to get consecutive wins over ranked teams for a second straight season.
In their final season as a football independent before going to the Big 12, the Cougars could put themselves in a strong position with a win, especially with potential showcase games in October against Notre Dame and Arkansas.
The Ducks have the opportunity to really bounce back before Pac-12 play. While they scored 70 points last week, that was in a win over Eastern Washington. Oregon opened with a 49-3 loss to now-No. 1 Georgia.
HEISMAN WATCH
As a true freshman at Oklahoma midway through last season, Caleb Williams unseated preseason first-team AP All-America quarterback Spencer Rattler, who had also been considered one of the early leading Heisman candidates.
This past offseason, Williams followed coach Lincoln Riley to Southern California, where he is second in the Pac-12 with 331 total yards a game. He has completed 39 of 49 passes (79.6%) for 590 yards with six touchdowns and no interceptions, and run for 72 yards.
NUMBERS TO KNOW
15 — Defending Sun Belt champion Louisiana-Lafayette’s winning streak, the nation’s best.
80 — Consecutive AP poll appearances for Notre Dame since Sept. 17, 2017, before the Fighting Irish fell all the way out of the rankings from ninth this week after its 0-2 start. Marcus Freeman is the first Irish coach to open his career 0-3, counting last season’s Fiesta Bowl.
1,349 — Games the Texas Longhorns will have played in their history come Saturday. That is 10 times more than UTSA, its opponent, which will play its 135th.
UNDER THE RADAR
UTSA at No. 17 Texas
After its near-upset of future SEC foe Alabama, the Longhorns play their third consecutive home game to start the season in a first-time meeting against UTSA, a school in the same university system and less than 90 miles away.
The Roadrunners, in only their 12th season of football, got in the Top 25 for the first time last year. They have gone to overtime in both games this season (a loss to Houston and a win over Army). Sixth-year senior UTSA quarterback Frank Harris is the national leader with 394.5 total yards per game.
HOT SEAT
Texas A&M coach Jimbo Fisher isn't anywhere near losing his job, not when he is making $9 million a season and signed through 2031. But there is certainly some concern among Aggies faithful about this season, Fisher’s fifth, potentially going off the rails.
After being stunned at home last week by Appalachian State, Texas A&M hosts 13th-ranked Miami in its final home game until the last Saturday in October. After that, the offensively challenged Aggies play No. 10 Arkansas in suburban Dallas then have trips to Mississippi State and No. 2 Alabama.
Could the Aggies go into their open date at the end of that stretch, at the midpoint of their season, with a 1-5 record? | https://www.5newsonline.com/article/sports/ncaa/week-3-preview-bama-baylor-out-to-avoid-more-sun-belt-upsets-alabama-football-byu-football-oklahoma-football-texas-football-baylor-football-georgia/535-8a0e0b3f-dacd-446a-a9bb-0437839339b6 | 2022-09-15 16:11:48 | 1 | https://www.5newsonline.com/article/sports/ncaa/week-3-preview-bama-baylor-out-to-avoid-more-sun-belt-upsets-alabama-football-byu-football-oklahoma-football-texas-football-baylor-football-georgia/535-8a0e0b3f-dacd-446a-a9bb-0437839339b6 |
Upon further review, this year's Super Bowl ended up setting a viewer record.
Nielsen released a revised number of 115.1 million for Fox Sports' broadcast of the Kansas City Chiefs' 38-35 victory over the Philadelphia Eagles in February.
The previous record was the 2015 game between New England and Seattle at 114,442,000 viewers, not including streaming. It also supplanted the 2017 Super Bowl between Atlanta and New England (113,668,000) as the most-watched of Fox’s 10 Super Bowls.
Nielsen revised this year's original figure of 113.1 million by 2 million after a review that revealed encoding irregularities as well as issues with out-of-home measurement.
“I really appreciate their diligence in conducting the review and coming to the most correct number possible. Super Bowl Sunday is the most difficult day for them because you have not just the scale but people are watching on English and Spanish, in and out of home, online and all of that has to be stitched together into a credible number. I give them credit for acknowledging the issue, being transparent about it and get to the most correct number they can get to," said Fox Sports Executive Vice President Michael Mulvihill, who is head of strategy and analytics.
The review was initially triggered when NFL Network was credited with over 1 million viewers during the game at a time when their usual number is 80,000. A second review found errors with out-of-home measurement.
The total includes the broadcasts on Fox and Fox Deportes as well as streaming on Fox and the NFL’s digital sites.
“It was a little deflating when it seemed like we didn't get the record but now that we know that we did, it's validating. It gives us pride in the year that we had,” Mulvihill said.
The numbers for Rihanna’s halftime show were also revised from 118.7 million to 121 million.
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Road crews, utilities prepare for snow, sleet moving into New Hampshire
Long-lasting storm could make for tough travel, outages
Long-lasting storm could make for tough travel, outages
Long-lasting storm could make for tough travel, outages
Transportation workers and utility companies were preparing Wednesday for a storm that will bring snow, sleet and a wintry mix to New Hampshire.
Officials urged people to get their errands done before the storm moves in and plan to stay off the roads Thursday or allow for a lot of extra time.
At the Concord Public Works Department, crews were busy Wednesday morning refilling trucks to get ready for the storm. State officials said the snow/sleet mixture could cause problems.
"Some of the concerns that we might have are the amount of sleet that's coming on top of the snow, so that can make the snow really heavy," said Vanessa Palange, of New Hampshire Homeland Security and Emergency Management. "One thing we try to make sure to tell people is to practice safe shoveling, if they have to be out shoveling, to make sure that you're taking frequent breaks."
Utilities were also preparing for the storm, but Unitil officials noted that sleet doesn't cause as much of a problem as heavy, wet snow.
"With sleet, you don't see things sticking to trees and branches, but it can make travel and roads slippery, and that can lead to the potential of outages caused by motor vehicle accidents," said Alec O'Meara, of Unitil.
The storm is expected to last into Friday, and the long duration could lead to people getting their power back on, only to lose it again.
"Which means we could be seeing situations where we have an outage somewhere and then see another outage somewhere else," O'Meara said. "The potential for scattered outages exists, and this is absolutely that type of storm."
Eversource and Unitil said they have secured additional crews to be ready for the storm. Unitil said strong wind gusts are expected at the end of the storm, which could delay restoration efforts. | https://www.wmur.com/article/roads-utilities-snow-sleet-new-hampshire-22223/43025596 | 2023-02-22 17:41:26 | 1 | https://www.wmur.com/article/roads-utilities-snow-sleet-new-hampshire-22223/43025596 |
MCPS leaders hope to hire full and part-time employees at career fair
Published: Apr. 10, 2023 at 6:50 AM EDT|Updated: 40 minutes ago
OCALA, Fla. (WCJB) - The Marion County Public School career fair is Saturday, April 15, from 9 am until noon.
It will be held at the World Equestrian Center (1750 NW 80th Ave Ocala, FL 34482), in Expo Center Two.
MCPS Officials will be hiring full-time to part-time positions ranging from classroom teachers, bus drivers, custodians, substitute teachers, and after-school program leaders.
They urge those interested to apply online beforehand but applications will be accepted at the door.
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Pancake is looking for his forever home
Published: Oct. 28, 2022 at 8:03 PM CDT|Updated: 1 hour ago
WICHITA FALLS, Texas (KAUZ) - It is our favorite part of the week, it’s time for pet of the week.
Katie Lister with Emily’s Legacy Rescue joined News Channel 6 Friday to introduce us to her feline friend. Pancake is a cat who is friendly and snuggly.
Emily’s Legacy Rescue has a $100 adoption fee for cats which covers multiple medical procedures and gives your future furball a microchip in case they ever get lost.
For more information, you can visit the Emily’s Legacy Rescue website or Facebook page.
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Former President Trump is featured on a new song — but he’s not teaming up with a famed singer or musical group for the tune — he’s collaborating with defendants accused of participating in the deadly Jan. 6, 2021, riot at the Capitol.
In “Justice for All,” which was released on multiple streaming services on Friday, Trump is heard reciting the Pledge of Allegiance. The 45th president’s portion on the track follows a chorus of inmates detained on charges related to Jan. 6 — credited on the song as the “J6 Prison Choir” — who sing “The Star-Spangled Banner.”
The end of the song features the chorus repeatedly chanting “USA!”
Trump’s part of the music project was recorded a few weeks ago at Mar-a-Lago, his Florida resort home, according to Forbes, which was first to report news of the song. The Jan. 6 defendants were reportedly recorded their part via a jailhouse phone.
Money raised from the tune — which is on sale for $1.29 on iTunes and available on Spotify and YouTube — will be directed to their families, Forbes reported.
A Trump spokeswoman didn’t immediately return ITK’s request for comment.
Trump has voiced support for the prisoners being detained in connection with their alleged involvement in the Capitol insurrection, when supporters of the former president stormed the building in an attempt to block the certification of now-President Biden’s 2020 victory. More than 100 law enforcement officers were injured and several people died as a result of the attack.
Last year, Trump, who was impeached and is under federal investigation for his role in Jan. 6, said during a call-in to a rally held outside a Washington, D.C., jail that the prisoners were being treated “very unfairly.”
The ex-commander in chief said last year that he was “financially supporting” some of the defendants and would “very strongly and very favorably” consider pardoning them if he were to win a second White House term in 2024. | https://www.wfla.com/hill-politics/trump-collaborates-on-song-with-jan-6-defendants/ | 2023-03-03 23:07:27 | 0 | https://www.wfla.com/hill-politics/trump-collaborates-on-song-with-jan-6-defendants/ |
In January, Sesame Workshop and the International Rescue Committee will start work on what they're calling "the largest childhood intervention in the history of humanitarian response." Funded by a $100 million grant from the MacArthur Foundation, the project aims to reach 9.4 million Syrian refugees and local children in Jordan, Lebanon, Iraq and Syria through a new, regional version of Sesame Street and related activities.
The show will be distributed via television, the internet and mobile phones, with related content given to childcare centers, to clinics and directly into the hands of parents and other caregivers in their homes.
Sherrie Westin, Sesame Workshop's executive vice president of global impact and philanthropy, spoke to NPR's Ari Shapiro about the program. Here are highlights from the interview, which has been edited for length and clarity.
On reaching a refugee audience:
Penetration of both TV and mobile in Syria and Jordan is huge, and that surprises people who don't fully understand that the largest number of refugees aren't in camps but in regular neighborhoods. We're able to reach children together with their new neighbors.
On adapting Sesame Street for a refugee audience:
Literacy, numeracy and the social-emotional skills that build resilience are somewhat universal. What makes the content most impactful for children in developing countries and places of conflict is that it's developed locally. The basic model is what Sesame Street has done for almost 50 years but making sure it's more reflective of their reality is what makes it so special.
I can certainly imagine there will be a character who had to leave their home or who lives in a tent or becomes best friends with their new neighbor. For instance, in Afghanistan the lead Muppet is a little girl named Zari. Girls' education is a real issue in Afghanistan. She wears her hijab with her uniform.
On reaching children and parents at home:
A home visitor meets with a caregiver, training them on the most important way to help a child overcome trauma. There's so much proven science on this — that adult-child engagement is the most important thing. It's called nurturing care. It may sound intuitive, but when parents have been through this kind of situation they are very stressed themselves. We give them techniques and tools and strategies to help their children overcome the toxic stress — games, content, storybooks, apps, all sorts of things — but also an understanding of the importance of that nurturing care.
On managing the stress afflicting refugee children:
We know from brain science that the impact of stress on a child in those first five years of life can have lifelong repercussions. When you look at all the aid going to the refugee crisis, less than 2 percent goes to education and a tiny sliver of that goes to the early years — understandable because most of the humanitarian response has been shelter and food and security. Giving young children social-emotional skills and resilience will help them regardless of what comes down the pike. We believe this will become the catalyst for refugee response to focus on children and not just on the other humanitarian aid.
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Powerball jackpot rises to over $540 million
Published: Jul. 5, 2023 at 10:47 AM CDT|Updated: 12 minutes ago
(Gray News) - The Powerball jackpot has ballooned again.
A winning Powerball ticket is now worth an estimated $546 million, marking the second time this year the lottery’s jackpot has climbed over $500 million.
The jackpot has grown because no one has won since April 19.
The next drawing is Wednesday night.
A Powerball ticket costs $2. Your ticket’s odds of winning are about 1 in 292 billion.
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Migrant search and rescue in third day off Greek islands
ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Greece’s coast guard says a search and rescue operation is continuing for a third day for migrants reported missing after their boat capsized south of the Greek island of Rhodes. The coast guard says a Greek frigate and three merchant ships are searching areas south of Rhodes and southeast of Karpathos. A total of 29 male survivors were picked up by a merchant ship and a Greek air force helicopter in the early hours of Wednesday after the boat sank. Survivors initially indicated 60 to 80 people had been on board. But that figure was later revised and the coast guard said Friday that a total of 50 to 60 people were now believed to have been on board. | https://kion546.com/news/ap-national-business/2022/08/12/migrant-search-and-rescue-in-third-day-off-greek-islands-2/ | 2022-08-12 14:04:11 | 1 | https://kion546.com/news/ap-national-business/2022/08/12/migrant-search-and-rescue-in-third-day-off-greek-islands-2/ |
Tips for using a DSLR camera
The digital single-lens reflex camera is a high-tech tool capable of capturing professional-quality images, even for the novice. However, to control the outcome and produce the best photos requires an understanding of the camera’s features and how to use them.
Most DSLR cameras offer automatic modes that let you snap acceptable photos with little effort, like those taken with a smartphone. However, photographers achieve the best results using camera features that allow complete control over the process. These settings may seem daunting at first, but with some practice, they become second nature and offer an opportunity to create unique, high-quality artistic images.
Digital photography is much more fun when you are familiar with your DSLR camera and know how to use it to get the desired results.
How does a DSLR camera work?
A DSLR camera such as the Nikon D7500 contains an internal mirror and prism mechanism that reflects light from the lens to the optical viewfinder or LCD screen, letting you compose an image.
When you press the shutter-release button, the reflex mirror swings up out of the way and the shutter opens. The light collected and focused by the lens is captured on a digital image sensor.
The camera’s processor converts the information from the image sensor into a Raw or JPEG format, then writes it into a memory card. The entire process occurs quickly — some professional DSLR cameras can do it more than 11 times per second.
Which camera shooting modes should you use?
Preparing your camera before taking photos begins with selecting a shooting mode. These are usually found on a dial labeled with “Auto, Av, Tv, P, M” and more. Between the fully automatic mode — which lets the camera’s microcontroller control all settings — and manual mode (M), the semiautomatic modes include Aperture priority (A or Av), Shutter priority (Tv) and Program (P).
Aperture priority mode
Aperture priority is a semiautomatic mode that lets you control the aperture size while the camera automatically selects the best shutter speed to achieve the proper exposure.
Aperture is measured in “f-stops” (f/2.0, f/2.8, f/4.0, f/5.6, f/8.0 and higher), which represent a ratio of focal length over the diameter of the opening. Higher numbers indicate a decrease in the size of the lens opening. For example, an aperture of f/8.0 is smaller and lets in half the amount of light of an aperture of f/4.0.
Aperture is an important parameter because it directly influences the depth of field (that is, how much of an image is in focus). A small aperture (large f-number) produces a large depth of field, meaning a considerable portion of the scene from the foreground to the background is in focus.
Shutter priority mode
Shutter priority is a semiautomatic shooting mode that lets you control the speed of the shutter while the camera chooses the appropriate aperture.
The shutter speed setting controls the time the shutter stays open when snapping a photograph, measured in seconds or fractions of a second. A DSLR typically has settings from 1/4000 — a four-thousandth of a second — up to 30 seconds.
A faster shutter speed lets less light reach the sensor, freezing the exposure of fast-moving subjects and keeping them in sharp focus. Sports and other action scenes are often taken with a shutter speed of 1/2000, or a two-thousandth of a second. A slower shutter speed lets more light reach the sensor and can often depict movement with slightly blurred images.
Program mode
In program mode, the photographer can set either the aperture or shutter speed and the camera will adjust the other setting to maintain the correct exposure. This mode lets you use either aperture priority or shutter priority without switching between shooting modes.
ISO setting controls light sensitivity
The ISO setting controls the DSLR camera sensor’s sensitivity to lighting conditions. A low sensor sensitivity (low ISO number) works best for shooting in sunny environments with plenty of light available. High sensor sensitivity is best for darker conditions when proper exposure requires more light. Adjusting the ISO setting to the proper light sensitivity helps reduce noise and minimize grain.
How to use the exposure triangle of aperture, shutter speed and ISO
Aperture, shutter speed and ISO are all linked. Understanding the relationship among them is essential to taking control of your camera. A change in one of the settings will affect the other two.
For example, if you want to reduce the depth of field for an exposure with settings of 1/10 of a second shutter speed, f/8.0 aperture and ISO 400, you might change to an aperture of f/4.0. The increase in aperture size by two whole f/stops increases the amount of light entering the camera by a factor of four (that is, a factor of two for each f/stop).
To balance the exposure triangle, you have three options:
- Reduce the shutter speed by a factor of four, to 1/40 second.
- Reduce the ISO by a factor of four, to ISO 100.
- Reduce the shutter speed by a factor of two, to 1/20 second, and reduce the ISO by a factor of two, to ISO 200.
In most cases, when fine-tuning a photo, the aperture is the first exposure-triangle parameter to adjust. However, when capturing movement is a priority, the shutter speed is often changed first. ISO is rarely the primary configuration parameter but can be adjusted to balance the exposure triangle.
Which metering method produces the best exposure?
DSLR cameras typically offer several metering modes to expose a photo:
- Evaluative Metering (Canon) or Matrix Metering (Nikon): The most complex metering method on the camera, it measures the brightness levels across the entire frame to determine a suitable exposure.
- Partial metering: Available on Canon DSLR cameras only, this method meters the portion of an image inside a circle visible in the viewfinder. Typically less than 20% of the frame, the focal point determines the portion of the image measured.
- Center-weighted metering: Like partial metering, this method reads a larger section in the center of the image. It tends to overexpose bright areas in the center of an image with a dark background, making it the least used metering method.
- Spot metering: This method reads the light from a focus point of choice, usually much less than 10% of the frame. Photographers use this mode to determine the proper exposure for a specific part of the image.
DSLR metering can seem complicated at first, but experimenting with different modes will help you determine the best method for any image.
Which focusing modes produce the clearest results?
Autofocus modes of a DSLR rely on focus points, displayed in the viewfinder as dots or squares overlaid across the screen. When the shutter release button is half-pressed, several of these may flash indicating the active focus points. Some DSLRs, such as the Canon EOS 5D Mark IV, come with over 50 focus points.
The best method to assure the correct focus is to turn off the spectrum focusing option on the menu system, enable single-point focus (usually in the center) and place the focus point over the subject.
DSLR cameras offer a range of autofocus modes. However, the two most often used are single and continuous.
- Autofocus-single, also known as AF-S, works best for taking photos of stationary subjects such as landscapes, buildings and people portraits. When the shutter release is half-pressed, the camera acquires the focus, and it remains locked on the focus point while the button is held down. To change the focus, release the button, recompose and then half-press again.
- Autofocus-continuous, also known as AF-C, is most effective for taking photos of moving subjects and action events such as sports. Like the AF-S mode, the camera acquires the focus and stays locked on the subject. However, if the subject moves, the focus adjusts with it until the photo is taken.
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MONTEREY PARK, Calif. (AP) — For decades, Monterey Park has been a haven for Asian immigrants seeking to maintain a strong cultural identity — and a culinary heaven worth visiting for anybody near Los Angeles craving authentic Asian cuisine.
Signs across the vibrant suburb are written in English and Chinese. Families raise bilingual children. And residents in their golden years enjoy karaoke, the Chinese tile game mah jong and — as the outside world learned last week after a horrific mass shooting — ballroom dancing.
“It’s a very quiet, humble place. And we mind our own,” says Denny Mu, a second-generation American who runs the popular Mandarin Noodle House started by his grandfather.
That sense of peace was shattered after a gunman killed 11 people in their 50s, 60s and 70s and wounded nine others last Saturday during a Lunar New Year celebration at the Star Dance Ballroom. But while residents of the tight-knit community work through the trauma — just as they did during the coronavirus pandemic, when anti-Asian sentiment rose nationwide — the tragedy has only sharpened their feelings about what makes Monterey Park so special, and worth protecting.
Kristina Hayes, who started staging tango events at Star Ballroom when the studio reopened after the pandemic, said dance is “hugely important” for Monterey Park’s seniors.
“It’s a pastime, hobby and even competitive — but in the best way possible.”
Mu, whose restaurant is known for its scallion pancakes and beef noodle soup, said he has no plans of leaving Monterey Park, and believes the slowdown in visitors over the past week will be fleeting.
“It’s the food mecca, especially if you like any sort of Asian food,” said Mu, who is Chinese.
Monterey Park’s transformation to a predominantly Asian city was the brainchild of Fred Hsieh, a Chinese immigrant who was also a savvy real estate developer. He is credited with first coining the city’s nickname of the “Chinese Beverly Hills.” In the ’70s and ’80s, he used that phrase in Asian newspapers abroad to lure people from Hong Kong and Taiwan to the land of opportunity. He cleverly highlighted the city’s area code, 818. In Chinese culture, the number eight is seen by some as a symbol of prosperity and good fortune.
When Hiseh died in 1999, Monterey Park had at the time become the only U.S. city with an Asian-majority population, with 65% Asian residents, according to an Associated Press obituary. Today, nearly 70% of the residents are Asian, mostly of Chinese descent.
As residents deal with the shock and grief that the shooting brought, they hope people will continue to see the city of about 60,000 for the vibrant community it is.
The backstory of Mandarin Noodle House, which at 43 years old remains one of the oldest restaurants in Monterey Park, is the story of many Asian immigrant families who have stayed faithful to the community and elevated it beyond some cookie-cutter suburb. For decades, the city has been revered as the flagship location in Southern California for authentic Asian food, particularly Chinese cuisine from various regions.
For the 36-year-old Mu, the regular customers at Mandarin Noodle House are one reason he can’t see himself leaving Monterey Park.
“It’s nice to go to a restaurant and ask the customer ’How was your day? How was your kid’s dance recital? … All that stuff,” Mu said. “It’s all about community.”
Hayes said her specialty over the years has been creating dance programs for seniors, especially for those who have lost mobility or have dementia. Some dedicated dancers who came to the ballroom showed up after work and on the weekends.
“In the Asian American community across the country, seniors have kept ballroom dancing alive,” said Hayes, who is white.
Betina Hsieh, a second-generation Taiwanese American and an associate professor at Cal State Long Beach’s College of Education, knows at least one person whose parents went to Star Ballroom. Dance halls and churches in Asian communities have traditionally been safe spaces for older people.
“There is a big separation or tension between immigrant parents and people like me who are second generation,” Hsieh said. “Our families bought into this idea of helping us kids assimilate. But, they remained in their ethnic enclaves and mingled among themselves, which means they have limited spaces to gather as they age.”
Kevin Mok, 32 and of Chinese descent, runs Japanese dessert shop Mr. Obanyaki with his parents and brother. Since the shooting, he said he still feels “there’s a sense of fear in this community,” because there are less people on the streets.
“It’s quieter than usual,” Mok said, while eating lunch at Mu’s restaurant. “I feel like my sales have dropped like 15 to 20% at night. Hopefully, it’ll come back.”
The gunman — a 72-year-old Asian man known in the community — shot and killed himself.
Hsieh, the professor, grew up in Santa Clarita, but has deep connections to Monterey Park. Her grandparents lived there or went there for doctor’s appointments because it was the only place they could find Mandarin-speaking physicians.
“It was the first ‘ethnoburb’ in Southern California for Asians,” Hsieh said. “Monterey Park was this place we had before we even knew how to have an Asian American identity, a place where our families could gather and stay connected to their home and culture.”
Immigrant-run restaurants and shops flourished in the burgeoning ethnoburb because immigrants are the least likely group to tolerate watered-down versions of their food.
“Within five minutes I can get access to all the good food,” said Yvonne Yiu, a former Monterey Park mayor. “Because they are very competitive, they have to be good. A lot of people travel far away to Monterey Park to eat and dine.”
Ballroom dancing is also embedded in the city’s culture, and Hayes of Star Ballroom is confident the community will rekindle its dance-floor joy.
“People are going to come, and they are going to dance again,” she said.
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Bharath reported from Los Angeles. Tang is a writer on AP’s Race and Ethnicity team. Follow her on Twitter at @ttangAP. | https://www.pahomepage.com/news/national/ap-monterey-park-an-asian-cultural-hub-shaken-by-shooting/ | 2023-01-26 12:28:38 | 1 | https://www.pahomepage.com/news/national/ap-monterey-park-an-asian-cultural-hub-shaken-by-shooting/ |
WASHINGTON, July 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Join us for the Inaugural 2022 Women's Forest Congress (WFC) in Minneapolis, Minnesota, Oct. 17-20—registration opens today. Hear diverse perspectives and benefit from our collective expertise as we come together to develop strategies and solutions to address the most pressing current and future challenges for forests. The WFC is a leading voice for diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility in the forest community. Join us and make your voice heard on issues that are important to you and your organization.
Critical themes we are addressing at the Congress include leadership for equity and inclusion; workforce opportunities for increasing recruitment, retention, and leadership; women as catalysts for change; addressing today's greatest forest challenges; and supporting each other.
"We expect to attract up to 1,000 people, in-person and virtually, across North America's forest community. This unmatched networking opportunity will ensure the Inaugural 2022 Women's Forest Congress is a success that includes engagement leading up to and following the event as well as a chance to join the extraordinary community forming around the movement," said Asia Dowtin, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Urban and Community Forestry at Michigan State University, and a founding member of the WFC Steering Committee.
Sponsorships and donations will directly support hosting the Congress. As women continue to make their mark in the forest sector, we see this Congress playing a pivotal role in our shared journey to bringing diversity, equity, and inclusion to the forest community. Your organization's support will also help WFC with ongoing communications, virtual events leading up to the Congress, and the volunteer-led Steering Committee, Advisory Council, and Working Groups. Learn more about sponsorship opportunities.
WFC is accepting nominations for the role of Delegate at the Congress. We are seeking up to 10 individuals for each of the five Congress themes to represent a broad cross-section of the WFC community and wider forest community, as well as up to five individuals to address the future of the WFC as a movement and organization. The final deliverable from the Delegates' work will be the WFC Resolutions presented for endorsement at the Congress in October.
We encourage you to nominate yourself or another individual you feel can bring specialized expertise, wisdom, and thought leadership to facilitate the next steps to achieve short and long-term goals. Learn more about nominating a delegate.
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ALLEN, Texas (AP) — Hundreds of terrified shoppers fled in panic after a gunman stepped out of a silver sedan and opened fire at a Dallas-area outlet mall, killing eight and wounding seven before being killed by a police officer who happened to be nearby, authorities said.
The shooting in Allen, Texas, on Saturday was the latest eruption of what has been an unprecedented pace of mass killings in the U.S. Barely a week before, authorities say, a man fatally shot five people in Cleveland, Texas, after a neighbor asked him to stop firing his weapon while a baby slept.
Police did not immediately provide details about the victims at Allen Premium Outlets, a sprawling outdoor shopping center, but witnesses reported seeing children among them. Some said they also saw what appeared to be a police officer and a mall security guard unconscious on the ground.
A 16-year-old pretzel stand employee, Maxwell Gum, described a virtual stampede of shoppers. He and others sheltered in a storage room.
“We started running. Kids were getting trampled,” Gum said. “My co-worker picked up a 4-year-old girl and gave her to her parents.”
Dashcam video circulating online showed the gunman getting out of a car and shooting at people on the sidewalk. More than three dozen shots could be heard as the vehicle that was recording the video drove off.
Allen Fire Chief Jonathan Boyd said seven people including the shooter died at the scene. Nine victims were taken to area hospitals, but two of them died.
Three of the wounded were in critical condition in the evening, Boyd said, and four were stable.
An Allen Police Department officer was in the area on an unrelated call when he heard shots at 3:36 p.m., the department wrote on Facebook.
“The officer engaged the suspect and neutralized the threat. He then called for emergency personnel,” the post said.
Mass killings are happening with staggering frequency in the United States this year: an average of about one per week, according to a database maintained by The Associated Press and USA Today in partnership with Northeastern University.
President Biden was briefed on the shooting in Allen and the administration offered support to local officials, the White House said. Republican Texas Gov. Greg Abbott, who has signed laws easing firearms restrictions following past mass shootings, called the mall shooting an “unspeakable tragedy.”
A live aerial broadcast from a news station showed armored trucks and other law enforcement vehicles outside the mall. More than 30 police cruisers with lights flashing blocked an entrance, with multiple ambulances on the scene in the city of roughly 105,000 residents about 25 miles (40 kilometers) north of downtown Dallas.
Video shared on social media showed people running through a parking lot amid the sound of gunshots.
Fontayne Payton, 35, was at H&M when he heard the sound of gunshots through his headphones.
“It was so loud, it sounded like it was right outside,” Payton said.
People in the store scattered before employees ushered the group into the fitting rooms and then a lockable back room, he said. When they were given the all-clear to leave, Payton saw the store had broken windows and a trail of blood to the door. Discarded sandals and bloodied clothes lay nearby.
Once outside, Payton saw bodies.
“I pray it wasn’t kids, but it looked like kids,” he said. The bodies were covered in white towels, slumped over bags on the ground. “It broke me when I walked out to see that.”
Further away, he saw the body of a heavyset man wearing all black. He assumed it was the shooter, Payton said, because unlike the other bodies it had not been covered.
Tarakram Nunna, 25, and Ramakrishna Mullapudi, 26, said they saw what appeared to be three people motionless on the ground, including one who appeared to be a police officer and another who seemed to be a mall security guard.
Another shopper, Sharkie Mouli, 24, said he hid in a Banana Republic during the shooting. As he left, he saw what appeared to be an unconscious police officer lying next to another unconscious person outside the outlet store.
“I have seen his gun lying right next to him and a guy who is like passing out right next to him,” Mouli said.
Stan and Mary Ann Greene were browsing in a Columbia sportswear store when the shooting started.
“We had just gotten in, just a couple minutes earlier, and we just heard a lot of loud popping,” Mary Ann Greene told The Associated Press.
Employees rolled down the security gate and brought everyone to the rear of the store until police arrived and escorted them out, the Greenes said.
Eber Romero was at an Under Armour store when a cashier mentioned there was a shooting.
As he left, Romero said, the mall appeared empty and all the shops had their security gates down. That is when he started seeing broken glass and victims of the shooting on the floor of the shopping center.
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Associated Press writers Gene Johnson in Seattle and Adam Kealoha Causey in Dallas contributed to this report. | https://www.qcnews.com/news/ap-top-headlines/we-started-running-8-killed-in-texas-outlet-mall-shooting/ | 2023-05-07 10:41:09 | 0 | https://www.qcnews.com/news/ap-top-headlines/we-started-running-8-killed-in-texas-outlet-mall-shooting/ |
Zelenskyy ramps up pressure on Western allies to send tanks
Germany faced mounting pressure to supply battle tanks to Kyiv and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy aired frustration about not obtaining enough weaponry as Western allies conferred Thursday on how best to support Ukraine nearly 11 months into Russia's invasion.
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Just hours into his tenure, Germany's new defense minister, Boris Pistorius, welcomed U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin to Berlin. He declared that German weapons systems delivered so far have proven their worth and that “we will continue in the future, together with our partners, to support Ukraine in its fight for freedom, territorial independence and sovereignty.”
He didn't, however, immediately mention the Leopard 2 tanks that Ukraine has long sought. Since the United Kingdom announced last week that it will send Challenger 2 tanks, Berlin has faced increasing pressure to supply battle tanks or at least clear the way for others — such as Poland — to deliver German-made Leopards from their own stock.
Austin is to host a regular coordination meeting of top defense officials from Ukraine's Western allies at the United States' Ramstein Air Base in Germany on Friday. He said that “we'll renew our united commitment to support Ukraine's self-defense for the long haul,” but didn't mention any specific new equipment.
Speaking by video link to a breakfast meeting on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum's annual meeting in Davos, Switzerland, Zelenskyy offered a veiled critique of major supporters such as Germany and the United States that have nonetheless hesitated about sending tanks.
He bemoaned a “lack of specific weaponry” and said that to win the war, “we cannot just do it with motivation and morale.”
Speaking at the Victor Pinchuk Foundation breakfast through an interpreter, he said: "There are times where we shouldn’t hesitate or we shouldn’t compare when someone says, ‘I will give tanks if someone else will also share his tanks.’”
For months, Ukraine has sought to be supplied with heavier vehicles such as the German-made Leopard 2 and U.S. Abrams tanks, but Western leaders have been treading carefully.
Germany has been particularly in focus in recent days. Critics, some inside Germany’s governing coalition, have long complained of Chancellor OIaf Scholz’s perceived hesitancy to take the next step when it comes to weapons deliveries.
Scholz has been wary of such pressure, insisting that Germany wouldn’t go it alone and pointing to a need to ensure that NATO doesn’t become a party to the war with Russia, though every time so far Berlin has eventually moved ahead. He has portrayed his cautious weighing of each step as a virtue.
In Davos on Wednesday, Scholz avoided directly answering a question about Leopard tanks, saying that Germany will remain one of Ukraine's top weapons suppliers and that "we are never doing something just by ourselves, but together with others — especially the United States.”
German officials have conveyed their hesitancy to allow allies to give German-made Leopards unless the U.S. also sends Ukraine the Abrams, according to a U.S. official who was not authorized to comment and spoke on the condition of anonymity. An upcoming new package of U.S. military aid is expected to include nearly 100 Stryker combat vehicles and at least 50 Bradley armored vehicles — but not the Abrams, which U.S. officials says has complex maintenance needs and may not be the best fit.
Austin said on Twitter that he plans also to meet Scholz's chief of staff, Wolfgang Schmidt, while in Berlin.
“I think this isn’t about avoiding going it alone any more, but about avoiding being alone,” Wolfgang Ischinger, a former German ambassador to the U.S., said on Deutschlandfunk radio of the calls for German tank deliveries.
Some eastern NATO allies have provided Soviet-era T-72 tanks to Ukrainian forces, but officials acknowledge that supplies of Soviet-era equipment with which Ukrainian forces were already familiar are limited.
NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg said Ukraine’s Western backers this week will discuss ways to supply heavier and more advanced weapons.
“The main message there will be: more support, more advanced support, heavier weapons and more modern weapons,” Stoltenberg said of Friday's meeting.
Defense ministers from Britain, Poland and the Baltic nations were to meet on Thursday afternoon in Estonia ahead of that gathering.
Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson said Thursday that his country has decided to send up to 50 Swedish-made combat vehicles plus an anti-tank robot and the Archer artillery system to Ukraine.
Estonia announced what it said is its largest military aid package to date, including howitzers, ammunition, artillery support equipment and grenade launchers.
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Jamey Keaten reported from Davos, Switzerland. Associated Press reporter Aamer Madhani in Washington contributed to this report | https://www.wvtm13.com/article/zelenskyy-ramps-up-pressure-western-allies/42564318 | 2023-01-19 13:58:58 | 0 | https://www.wvtm13.com/article/zelenskyy-ramps-up-pressure-western-allies/42564318 |
WASHINGTON (AP) — A new round of U.S. sanctions targeting Russian elites includes a woman named in news reports as Vladimir Putin’s longtime romantic partner.
The Treasury Department said Tuesday that the government has frozen the visa of Alina Kabaeva, an Olympic gymnast in her youth and former member of the state Duma, and imposed other property restrictions. The department said she is also head of a Russian national media company that promotes Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
Critics of the Kremlin and imprisoned Russian rights campaigner Alexey Navalny have been calling for sanctions against Kabaeva, saying her news outlet took the lead in portraying Western commentary on the invasion as a disinformation campaign.
The U.K. sanctioned Kabaeva in May and the EU imposed travel and asset restrictions on her in June.
Also named in Treasury’s latest sanctions package is Andrey Grigoryevich Guryev, an oligarch who owns the Witanhurst estate, a 25-bedroom mansion that is the second-largest estate in London after Buckingham Palace.
His $120 million yacht, the Alfa Nero, was also identified as blocked property. Also sanctioned was his son Andrey Andreevich Guryev and his son’s Russian investment firm Dzhi AI Invest OOO.
Christian Contardo, a former Treasury attorney now at Lowenstein Sandler LLP says “what we’ve seen is that the US government has identified that a lot of oligarchs are using family as a way to evade sanctions.”
“Some of the oligarchs will transfer ownership to their wives and children,” he said.
In April, the U.S. imposed sanctions on Putin’s adult daughters Katerina Vladimirovna Tikhonova and Maria Vladimirovna Vorontsova.
Russian steel manufacturer Publichnoe Aktsionernoe Obschestvo Magnitogorskiy Metallurgicheskiy Kombinat, also known as MMK, its chairman of the board of directors, Viktor Filippovich Rashnikov, and its subsidiaries, were also designated for financial penalties.
Additionally, the State Department reported today that 893 Russian Federation officials, including Federation Council and military members, will have their visas blocked.
“As innocent people suffer from Russia’s illegal war of aggression, Putin’s allies have enriched themselves and funded opulent lifestyles,” Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said in a statement.
“Together with our allies, the United States will also continue to choke off revenue and equipment underpinning Russia’s unprovoked war in Ukraine.”
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Donald Trump’s former U.S. Attorney General, Bill Barr, said that he was shocked to hear about how many documents Trump had in his possession and the level of sensitivity.
"Even if half of it is true, then he's toast. I mean, it's a very detailed indictment, and it's very, very damning," Barr said in an interview on "Fox News Sunday." "He was totally wrong that he had the right to have those documents. Those documents are among the most sensitive secrets that the country has."
He also pushed back against the former president’s belief that he was the victim of a politically motivated witch hunt.
"This idea of presenting Trump as a victim here—a victim of a witch hunt—is ridiculous," Barr said. "Battle plans for an attack on another country," Barr continued, "are, in no universe, Donald J. Trump’s personal documents."
Trump later responded to Barr's comments, writing on Truth Socialthat the former attorney general was spreading "misinformation." He even went as far as to call him a "gutless pig" and a "disgruntled former employee."
The former president, now facing a second indictment, is scheduled to be arraigned in federal court Tuesday over an investigation into his handling of classified documents.
FBI agents found more than 100 classified documents at his home in Florida back in August.
The indictment against Trump says he stored the boxes filled with documents in various locations at the Mar-A-Lago Club in Palm Beach, including a bathroom, and accuses Trump of showing the classified documents to others at least two times in 2021.
SEE MORE: Conservatives split on Trump's future amid criminal indictment
Barr is not the only Republican speaking up against Trump’s actions; former Arkansas Governor and presidential candidate Asa Hutchinson on CNN’s "State of the Union" on Sunday said the allegations should be taken seriously and that Trump’s actions are not a good representation for the U.S.
"My point is that this is bad for our country, bad for the presidency, and it is a legitimate campaign issue. We do not need to have our commander in chief of this country not protecting our nation’s secrets," said Hutchinson. "If these allegations and probable cause had been found against any military person, any public servant that wasn't named Donald Trump, they would have been indicted a long time ago."
Nonetheless, several Republican leaders and Trump allies, including U.S. Rep. Jim Jordan, have defended Trump, saying he did nothing wrong.
"So if he wants to store, if he wants to store material in a box in a bathroom, if he wants to store it in a box on a stage, he can do that. That is the, that, that is just what the law and the standard is. So again, I think this just underscores how political this whole thing is," said Jordan.
Vivek Ramaswamy, Trump’s 2024 presidential election GOP opponent, even stated that he would pardon Trump if he were to be elected president.
Trump responded to the indictment, posting on his social media platform that he was innocent and telling Politico he would continue to run for president even if he were convicted in the case.
Legally, he can still run for president, even from prison if he were to be arrested. So, it’ll be up to voters to decide whether to vote for him or not.
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RICHMOND, Va. -- Join Ronald McDonald House Charities of Richmond for our signature fundraiser, Red Shoe Rendezvous, with an outdoor Gala on Monday, September 19th at The Dominion Club in Short Pump.
This year's Gala features a silent and live auction, delicious food from 12+ Richmond restaurant vendors plus the perfect opportunity to mix and mingle with the community. Red Shoe Rendezvous is our largest fundraiser of the year, bringing together advocates, sponsors and community leaders for a one-of-a-kind experience. Together, we will raise funds to support families with a child receiving medical care in our region.
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Record quarter driven by key affiliations as advisors continue to seek independence combined with leading resources and support
LOS ANGELES, Oct. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Cetera Financial Group, one of America's largest networks of financial professionals, announced today that it attracted a record $6.3 billion through third quarter recruiting efforts. The success is a result of a series of large-scale recruiting wins from across the industry, as advisors affiliated with Cetera for expanded capabilities, better support, and an independent model that empowers advisors to best serve their clients without limitations. The $6.3 billion in third quarter assets represents nearly double the assets recruited in the second quarter of 2022, which was previously a record quarter.
"Our third quarter success is a testament to a collective effort from our business development team and multiple teams across Cetera, including transitions, marketing, technology, advisory, our c-suite, and the leadership efforts within our communities," said John Pierce, head of business development at Cetera. "Everyone is rowing in the same direction, and we are pleased with the results. To capitalize on this momentum, we plan to expand the business development team further to set us up for continued success in the fourth quarter and into 2023. As advisors increasingly seek independence combined with leading support and resources, we are positioned well to stand out and attract even more financial professionals to Cetera."
Key third quarter affiliations include:
- Burrows Capital Advisors, led by 30-year industry veteran and advisor Don Burrows, affiliated with Cetera Advisors via Totus Wealth Management. Burrows and partners/advisors Clint Auttonberry and Michael Agol assist their clients in overseeing more than $3 billion in assets under advisement.
- Three teams managing more than $550 million affiliated with Cetera Advisor Networks. The teams are led by three seasoned advisors: Nuno Pereira, Jim Lohnes, and Brenton Schmidt. Pereira and Lohnes were formerly affiliated with PlanMember Securities, while Schmidt was formerly affiliated with LPL.
- Mutually Focused Financial Advisors, LLC, joined the Cetera Advisors community, managing more than $174 million.
- Old Second Wealth Management, led by advisor Shahzad Shamsuddin, affiliated with Cetera Financial Specialists, LLC, which serves tax professionals who offer wealth management services. Old Second Wealth Management oversees nearly $150 million for clients and was formerly affiliated with LPL.
- Cramer Capital Management, led by founders and advisors Bruce and Dawn Cramer, joined Cetera Advisor Networks. The Kansas City-based team was formerly affiliated with Commonwealth Financial Network and manages $140 million for clients.
The record quarter follows several key home office hires, as Cetera bolstered its business development team earlier in 2022, and plans to expand further in fourth quarter 2022. In April, Cetera further complemented the team with the addition of industry veteran Steve Dripchak, a senior recruiter who joined the team from Securities America. Dripchak covers the mid-Atlantic region, including New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Ohio.
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Kevin McCarthy laughs as reporter asks if he'd support Steve Scalise for Speaker
Speaker role still up in the air as Republicans prepare to control House
House Republican leader Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., appeared to laugh at a reporter Tuesday as she asked about a hypothetical where Steve Scalise became Speaker of the House.
As he came around a corner, reporters fired questions at McCarthy, who is trying to unite a narrow GOP House majority in his bid to become the next Speaker.
"We are going to have a good day today," he said, as a reporter asked if he had the "votes yet."
NBC's Ali Vitali then asked, "Sir, if you fail, would you support Steve Scalise for Speaker?" McCarthy laughed and didn't answer as he marched by.
Republicans hold 222 seats in the new House for a four-seat majority, and McCarthy needs 218 votes to claim a majority and the Speakership. That means he can only lose four Republican holdouts, and some of the party's hardliners are still refusing to support him.
Scalise, the Minority Whip and the House GOP’s second most powerful lawmaker, could emerge as a widely acceptable conservative alternative. However, he says he is supporting McCarthy, and some of the Californian’s backers say they will not support a "spite" vote for Scalise. There is even talk of lawmakers trotting in someone from outside the House to seize the gavel, since the Speaker does not have to be a lawmaker.
McCarthy has served as House Minority Leader for the past four years, but he has long been viewed with suspicion by some of the chamber's most conservative members.
NEWT GINGRICH BLASTS REPUBLICANS WHO OPPOSE KEVIN MCCARTHY AS SPEAKER: 'IT'S HIM OR CHAOS'
It was members of the conservative House Freedom Caucus who caused him to stand down in 2015, when he was expected to replace John Boehner as speaker. They viewed McCarthy as a politician whose heart belongs to the Washington establishment, the ruling elite who for decades have defied conservative efforts to stem the relentless expansion of the federal government. It is lawmakers from the same caucus who are literally barring the door to McCarthy’s ascension to power, despite years of effort by the Californian to prove he was one of them.
The course of events Tuesday could develop in a variety of ways, ranging anywhere from an orderly coronation, to a circus, to utter chaos. If the conservatives opposing McCarthy are bluffing and simply holding out until the last minute for all the concessions they can get, including the right of any single member to force a vote at any time to take down the speaker, then they will cave and McCarthy will glide to victory. Conversely, they could just make their point by denying him the speakership on the first ballot or two and cause some dyspepsia before relenting during a later ballot.
Some Republicans are threatening to join with Democrats if McCarthy does not prevail and elect a "moderate." McCarthy's allies have held up the prospect of the Democratic candidate, Hakeem Jeffries, sneaking in with a majority of the vote as Republicans devour their own.
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Nancy Pelosi's second run as House Speaker came to an end as Republicans won back the House in the November midterms, although they performed under expectations. She served four-year stints in the powerful job from 2007 to 2011 and 2019 to 2023.
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CA Marine Warnings and Forecast for Friday, September 2, 2022
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SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
257 AM PDT Thu Sep 1 2022
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THIS MORNING
TO 9 AM PDT FRIDAY...
* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and
seas 5 to 8 feet expected.
* WHERE...Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm.
* WHEN...From 9 AM this morning to 9 AM PDT Friday.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
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N’DJAMENA, Chad (AP) — Chad’s government clamped down on the country’s opposition Friday, suspending seven political parties and searching party offices a day after unprecedented protests around the country left more than 60 people dead.
Prominent opposition leader Succes Masra tweeted that the national headquarters of his Les Transformateurs party was “being ransacked by security forces who forced their way in.”
“After having shot 70 people, arrested, wounded and tortured more than 1,000 others, they are now attacking buildings and documents,” he tweeted.
Masra’s party was listed first among the seven suspended by Chad’s government for a 3-month period. The decree covers all political activities nationwide.
Demonstrators in the capital, N’Djamena, and several other cities took to the streets Thursday to protest against interim leader Mahamat Idriss Deby extending his time in power by two more years.
Deby became head of a transitional government when his father, former President Idriss Deby Itno, died in April 2021 after more than 30 years in power. Mahamat Idriss Deby initially agreed to an 18-month transition, a term that would have ended Thursday.
However, the government recently announced he would stay in power another two years, prompting the protests. After using tear gas, security forces fired live ammunition at the demonstrators in N’Djamena, according to witnesses. A government spokesman confirmed 30 dead, though activists put the figure higher.
In the country’s second-largest city, Moundou, a morgue official said there were 32 deaths following a similar protest crackdown there. He spoke on condition of anonymity due to the sensitivity of the matter.
Prime Minister Saleh Kebzabo later defended the government’s use of force, telling reporters the unrest was “an attempted coup.”
The deadly response drew swift rebukes from France, the United States and others. African Union Commission Chairperson Moussa Faki Mahamat said he strongly condemned “the repression of the demonstrations.”
“I call on the parties to respect human life and property and to favor peaceful means to overcome the crisis,” he tweeted.
Thursday’s unrest was unprecedented in Chad, which saw little public dissent during the previous regime of Deby’s father. Officials have said the late Deby was killed by rebels while visiting his troops on the battlefield.
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By KYLE HIGHTOWER
AP Sports Writer
BOSTON (AP) — The Golden State Warriors are NBA champions once again, topping the Boston Celtics 103-90 on Thursday night for their fourth title in the last eight seasons.
Stephen Curry scored 34 points and was named the NBA Finals MVP as the Warriors claimed the franchise’s seventh championship overall. And this one completed a journey like none other, after a run of five consecutive finals, then a plummet to the bottom of the NBA, and now a return to greatness just two seasons after having the league’s worst record.
“We found a way to just get it done,” Curry said after the Warriors accepted the championship trophy and celebrated on the court.
With tears in his eyes and hoarse with emotion, Curry struggled to speak as he explained what allowed the Warriors to capture their latest crown.
“It’s part of a championship pedigree, our experience,” he said. “We built this for 10-11 years. That means a lot when you get to this stage.”
For Curry, Klay Thompson, Draymond Green and Andre Iguodala, it’s a fourth championship. The first three rings came in 2015, 2017 and 2018, when Golden State was dynastic and made five consecutive trips to the finals.
“They’re all unique, they’re all special,” coach Steve Kerr said of the multiple titles. “This one might have been the most unlikely. … It takes a group effort to get it done and we had a great group.”
Injuries, including ones that sidelined Thompson for 2 1/2 years, and roster changes changed everything. But this season, with Thompson returning around the midway point, the Warriors were finally back.
Back on top, too. Champions, again, denying the storied Celtics what would have been their record 18th championship, one that would have allowed Boston to break a tie with the Los Angeles Lakers for the most in league history.
This tale for the Warriors ended much differently than what was their most recent finals appearance against Toronto in 2019, one that saw Kevin Durant tear his Achilles tendon in Game 5 and then Thompson tear his ACL in what became the Raptors’ title-clincher in Game 6.
The aftermath of that loss was exacerbated by Durant’s decision to leave that summer in free agency to join the Brooklyn Nets and Thompson’s own Achilles injury while rehabilitating his knee injury.
“It all paid off,” Thompson said. “It was dog days, a lot of tears shed. … You knew it was a possibility, but to see it in real time. … It’s crazy.”
It thrust a Golden State team into a rebuild that became a reload. The Warriors used their two-year hiatus from the NBA’s biggest stages to retool their roster – adding a past No. 1 draft pick in Andrew Wiggins, who excelled in his first finals, along with another rising star in Jordan Poole.
“This one hits different for sure knowing what the last three years meant, what it’s been like,” Curry said. “Injuries, the changing of the guard, rosters, the young guys. … Now, we got four championships. Me, Dray, Klay and Andre.
“Finally got that bad boy,” Curry added, referring to the MVP trophy. “It’s special. … Everybody mattered in that process.”
Yes, it all clicked.
For Kerr, it’s a ninth championship overall after winning five as a player. He’s the sixth coach to capture four titles, joining Phil Jackson, Red Auerbach, John Kundla, Gregg Popovich and Pat Riley.
Jaylen Brown led the Celtics with 34 points but Jayson Tatum finished with just 13, shooting just 6 of 18 from the field. Boston also committed 22 turnovers, dropping to 1-8 this postseason when committing 16 or more.
It was just the fifth defeat in 22 title-series appearances for Boston, which turned its season around to have a chance at this crown. Boston was 25-25 after 50 games, then went on a tear to get to the finals and nearly claim what would have been just the franchise’s second championship since 1986.
It was the third consecutive season where things were affected by the global COVID-19 pandemic, and while things were closer to normal, pictures and video of the championship celebration will serve as a forever reminder that the virus was still an issue.
NBA Commissioner Adam Silver could not be at the game because he remained in the league’s health and safety protocols related to the virus. The redesigned Larry O’Brien Trophy – the golden souvenir given to the NBA champions – was presented to the Warriors by deputy commissioner Mark Tatum instead.
Boston trailed by as many as 22 points but battled back and cut the deficit to eight. A Jaylen Brown 3-pointer made it 86-78 with 5:33 to play, but the Warriors never relinquished the lead.
“Just couldn’t withstand their runs,” Celtics center Robert Williams said. “Messing up. They played harder and won tonight.”
Curry sent Boston fans streaming toward the exits with his sixth 3 of the night to give the Warriors a commanding 15-point lead, 96-81 — then clasped his hands against face as he ran back down the court, signaling an end to Boston’s hopes of extending the series.
“We’ve had so many great players,” Kerr said, “but Steph, ultimately is why this run happens.”
TIP-INS
Warriors: Went 19 of 45 from the 3-point line. … Improved to 20-1 when Green makes a 3-pointer.
Celtics: Boston’s 13-point loss marked the first finals without a single-digit game. … Former Celtic Ray Allen, a member of Boston’s last championship team in 2008, sat courtside. Hall of Famer Robert Parish was also in attendance.
A RUN, AND A RESPONSE
The Celtics came out firing, riding the energy from a deafening TD Garden crowd to take an early 14-2 lead.
Golden State wasn’t rattled and responded with a 35-8 run that stretched into the second quarter on the way to building as much as a 22-point lead. The Warriors outscored the Celtics 27-17 for the period and carried a 54-39 lead into the second half as some Celtics fans booed the home team as they left the court.
Boston fought back in the third, but the Warriors found their range from beyond the arc, connecting on six 3s in the quarter.
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Rangers vs. Dodgers: Betting Trends, Odds, Records Against the Run Line, Home/Road Splits
Adolis Garcia and the Texas Rangers will try to get to Tony Gonsolin when he starts for the Los Angeles Dodgers on Friday at 8:05 PM ET, in the first game of a three-game series at Globe Life Field.
The favored Rangers have -110 moneyline odds against the underdog Dodgers, who are listed at -110. The contest's total has been listed at 9.5 runs.
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Rangers vs. Dodgers Odds & Info
- Date: Friday, July 21, 2023
- Time: 8:05 PM ET
- TV: BSSW
- Location: Arlington, Texas
- Venue: Globe Life Field
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Rangers Recent Betting Performance
- In nine games as the favorite over the last 10 matchups, the Rangers have a record of 6-3.
- When it comes to hitting the over, the Rangers and their opponents are 4-6-0 in their last 10 games with a total.
- Oddsmakers have not set a spread for any of the Rangers' last 10 games. Texas and its opponent have finished below the over/under in three consecutive games, with the average total established by sportsbooks during that stretch being 9.
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Rangers Betting Records & Stats
- The Rangers have a 39-25 record in games they were listed as the moneyline favorite (winning 60.9% of those games).
- When playing as moneyline favorites with odds of -110 or shorter, Texas has a 42-26 record (winning 61.8% of its games).
- Based on this matchup's moneyline, the Rangers' implied win probability is 52.4%.
- Texas has played in 96 games with over/under set, and have combined with opponents to go over the total 48 times (48-42-6).
- The Rangers have gone 8-2-0 ATS this season.
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(BCN) — An earthquake of a 2.9 preliminary magnitude rumbled east of Berkeley about 2:41 a.m. Thursday. The quake was centered along the eastern edge of the city near Claremont Avenue, just south of the University of California campus.
There were no reports of damage.
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LAMAR COUNTY, Texas — A true diamond in the rough!
A North Texas couple is celebrating after a softball team helped recover an engagement ring following an EF-4 tornado that hit Lamar County last Friday.
Dakota Hudson was in the midst of looking for the ring, when members of Paris Junior College softball team ended up at his family’s property, according to a Facebook post by the Lamar County Office of Emergency Management.
As the PJC Softball joined Hudson's search, two members found pieces of the engagement ring box scattered in different areas.
The anticipation had to be palpable!
An hour later, PJC softball player Kate Rainey reportedly found the ring by itself in mud under some rubble.
And after handing over the ring to Hudson, there was only one thing left to do – propose.
He got on bended knee and asked Lauren Patterson to marry him on the spot. Lamar County Office of Emergency Management shared photos of the moment on Facebook with the following message:
“Congratulations Dakota Hudson and Lauren Patterson! We wish you all the best! And thank you PJC Softball for your generous and caring actions for our community.”
PJC Softball also sent blessings to the happy couple and “continued prayers for all of Lamar County who have a long journey ahead! We will work together to overcome!”
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WFO EL PASO Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Monday, October 10, 2022
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SPECIAL WEATHER STATEMENT
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service El Paso TX
556 PM MDT Mon Oct 10 2022
...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of west central
Hudspeth County through 630 PM MDT...
At 554 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 4
miles southwest of Fort Hancock, moving northeast at 15 mph.
HAZARD...Winds in excess of 40 mph and half inch 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...
Fort Hancock, Acala, Finlay and McNary.
This includes Interstate 10 in Texas between mile markers 68 and 83.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
LAT...LON 3120 10578 3120 10580 3129 10587 3129 10590
3131 10591 3131 10593 3132 10594 3145 10579
3122 10560 3117 10577
TIME...MOT...LOC 2354Z 232DEG 14KT 3125 10590
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.50 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH
...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 715 PM CDT
FOR NORTH CENTRAL PECOS COUNTY...
At 654 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 5 miles southeast
of Fort Stockton, moving southeast at 10 mph.
HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.
IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to
roofs, siding, and trees.
Fort Stockton and Fort Stockton-Pecos County Airport.
This includes Interstate 10 between mile markers 258 and 276.
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of north central Pecos,
southeastern Ward, southern Crane and southwestern Upton Counties
through 745 PM CDT...
At 656 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 11
miles southeast of Grandfalls, or 24 miles northeast of Fort
Stockton, moving east at 20 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and pea size hail.
Imperial, King Mountain, Girvin and Cordona Lake.
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
LAT...LON 3108 10228 3108 10237 3103 10228 3098 10229
3108 10254 3108 10286 3132 10277 3134 10225
TIME...MOT...LOC 2356Z 284DEG 15KT 3122 10272
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.25 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH
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ROME (AP) — Eugenio Scalfari, who helped revolutionize Italian journalism with the creation of La Repubblica, a liberal daily that boldly challenged traditional newspapers, died Thursday, the Senate president announced. Scalfari was 98.
Senate President Maria Elisabetta Alberti Casellati led lawmakers who were debating a bill in a minute of silence to honor one of the deans of Italian journalism.
The Rome-based La Repubblica broke ground when it burst onto already crowded newsstands in 1976, grabbing readers’ attention with punchy headlines and a tabloid format. Its sassy style of writing that had little in common with the austere prose then used by Italy’s leading paper, Corriere della Sera, headquartered in Milan.
His novel recipe proved a success, and La Repubblica became Italy’s No. 2 daily newspaper.
Italian Premier Mari Draghi praised Scalfari on Thursday for ”the clarity of his prose, the depth of his analyses, the courage of his ideas," and said the journalist's death “leaves an unfillable void in the public life of our country."
Scalfari’s editorials "were fundamental reading for whoever wanted to understand politics, the economy,” Draghi said in a statement.
Scalfari used the pages of La Repubblica to fight a number of battles, and his was the first mainstream Italian paper to urge Italians to reevaluate Italy’s Communist party, which successive Christian Democratic-led coalitions had deftly kept out of power by allying with an array of much smaller coalition partners.
He used his weekly columns to campaign relentlessly against Silvio Berlusconi after the television mogul went into politics in the mid-1990s, leading a center-right bloc that would eventually form three governments. La Repubblica hammered away at Berlusconi repeatedly accusing the then-premier of jumping into politics to safeguard his business interests.
Along with his media empire, Berlusconi also had extensive real estate holdings, advertising companies and a soccer team. Conflict of interest accusations dogged him throughout his political career.
One of the first tributes following the news of Scalfari's death nonetheless came from Berlusconi, who still heads the center-right Forza Italia party he created three decades ago.
“Eugenio Scalfari was a figure of reference for my adversaries in politics,'' he tweeted. ”Today, however, I cannot but recognize that he was a great publisher and journalist, who I always appreciated for his dedication and passion for his work."
In arguing for a new reading of Italy's Communist Party, which had been the largest in the West, Scalfari contended it had broken with its Soviet roots. Many former Communists joined new, leftist parties, which ultimately went on to became coalition partners in several Italian governments.
The appeal of La Repubblica among left-leaning readers became so broad that it increasingly wore away at the readership of the then widely-read Communist- and post-Communist - paper l’Unita.
During a career that spanned more than 50 years, Scalfari was called everything from the “Lider Maximo of Italian Journalism,'' a reference to a nickname of the late Cuban leader Fidel Castro, to an ideological opportunist.
It was a testament to his enduring influence that even after retiring from his position as editor of La Repubblica in 1996, his weekly columns continued to ruffle feathers.
Scalfari’s life was marked by conspicuous triumphs. Besides La Repubblica, he was the co-founder of the successful L’Espresso weekly newsmagazine.
For years, he participated in Italian political life, first with the Italian Radical Party, as a founding member, serving as its national vice secretary between 1958 and 1963, then with the Italian Socialist Party. Scalfari also served a term in Parliament, starting in 1968.
Under his direction, both L’Espresso and La Repubblica adopted tough investigative approaches, exposing some of the many scandals that marked a particularly tumultuous period of postwar Italian history.
Most notably, in 1967, L’Espresso blew the lid off an attempted 1964 coup by an Italian general.
Born in Civitavecchia, a port city near Rome, on April 6. 1924, Scalfari studied law before turning to journalism. He began writing in 1950 for Il Mondo and L’Europeo, two top magazines, leaving in 1955 for the L’Espresso venture.
He served as editor-in-chief of the popular newsmagazine between 1963 to 1968, and then as the managing director of L’ Espresso publishing company between 1970 to 1975, helping to establish it as one of Italy’s most influential publishing groups.
Scalfari was married to Simonetta De Benedetti, and the couple had two daughters, Enrica and Donata.
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PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- A 19-year-old man was shot and killed in the Frankford section of Philadelphia.
It happened just before 2 a.m. Wednesday on the 5500 block of Torresdale Avenue, near Sanger Street.
Police were called to the scene for reports of gunshots.
Arriving officers found the victim on the sidewalk with a gunshot wound to the head.
He was pronounced dead at the scene.
Several shell casings were located nearby.
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BERLIN (AP) — Germany’s governing coalition is arguing over whether remaining COVID-19 restrictions should be dropped after one of the country’s top virologists was quoted as saying that the pandemic is over.
Germany has scrapped the bulk of restrictions imposed at the height of the pandemic but, unlike other European countries, still requires mask-wearing on long-distance trains and buses. Masks are also mandatory in doctors’ practices, while masks and negative tests are still required to enter hospitals and nursing homes.
Rules for local transport are a matter for Germany’s 16 state governments, and some have dropped mask mandates. Some also have scrapped rules requiring infected people to isolate at home.
Comments by Christian Drosten, a professor of virology at Berlin’s Charite hospital, to the daily Tagesspiegel’s Tuesday edition prompted a renewed argument over whether the remaining rules are justified.
“We are experiencing the first endemic wave with SARS-COV 2 this winter; my assessment is that, with this, the pandemic is over,” he was quoted as saying. He added that the only reservation about that would be a major new mutation, “but I don’t expect that anymore at the moment either.”
Justice Minister Marco Buschmann said Drosten has been one of the most cautious scientists during the pandemic, and that “as a political consequence, we should end the last corona protection measures.” He said on Twitter that the law allows federal restrictions to be dropped before their scheduled end on April 7 if the situation is better than was expected in the fall — “and this is now the case.”
Buschmann’s Free Democrats, the smallest of three parties in Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s coalition, have long pressed for the fewest restrictions possible.
There was pushback from the other two, center-left governing parties. Health Minister Karl Lauterbach told German news agency dpa that “an immediate end to all measures would be reckless” and Drosten wasn’t calling for it.
Lauterbach said the most vulnerable, for example in nursing homes, still need protection, and pointed to the strain the health system is currently facing from various infections.
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11-year-old shot and killed in hunting accident
MADISON, Wis. (Gray News) – An 11-year-old was accidentally shot and killed while deer hunting Sunday morning, according to the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources.
Authorities said Easton Thom was shot when a 41-year-old man attempted to unload his firearm while it was placed in the back seat of a vehicle.
The gun discharged and hit the middle school student in the chest.
Easton was flown to a hospital, where he died.
“The Berlin Area School District is heartbroken by yesterday’s death of Berlin Middle School sixth grader Easton Thom in a hunting accident,” superintendent Dr. Emmett Durtschi said in a statement obtained by WBAY. “Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Thom family and friends, school staff, and the entire Berlin community.”
DNR said the boy and the man were members of the same hunting party.
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Wander Franco Player Prop Bets: Rays vs. Athletics - April 8
Published: Apr. 8, 2023 at 12:24 PM EDT|Updated: 2 hours ago
After going 1-for-5 with a home run and an RBI in his last game, Wander Franco and the Tampa Bay Rays face the Oakland Athletics (who will start Shintaro Fujinami) at 4:10 PM ET on Saturday.
In his previous game, he notched a home run while going 1-for-5 against the Athletics.
Wander Franco Game Info & Props vs. the Athletics
- Game Day: Saturday, April 8, 2023
- Game Time: 4:10 PM ET
- Stadium: Tropicana Field
- Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo!
- Athletics Starter: Shintaro Fujinami
- TV Channel: BSSUN
- Hits Prop: Over/under 0.5 hits (Over odds: -238)
- Home Runs Prop: Over/under 0.5 home runs (Over odds: +725)
- RBI Prop: Over/under 0.5 RBI (Over odds: +160)
- Runs Prop: Over/under 0.5 runs (Over odds: +125)
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Wander Franco At The Plate
- Franco leads Tampa Bay in slugging percentage (.793) and total hits (11) this season.
- Among qualified hitters, he ranks 15th in batting average, while his on-base percentage ranks 27th and he is eighth in slugging.
- In 85.7% of his games this year (six of seven), Franco has picked up at least one hit, and in four of those games (57.1%) he recorded multiple hits.
- He has homered in 42.9% of his games this year, and 9.4% of his trips to the dish.
- Franco has driven in a run in five games this year (71.4%), including two games with multiple runs batted in.
- He has scored a run in five of seven games so far this season.
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Wander Franco Home/Away Batting Splits
Athletics Pitching Rankings
- The 7.5 strikeouts per nine innings compiled by the Athletics pitching staff ranks 25th in MLB.
- The Athletics' 6.33 team ERA ranks 29th among all league pitching staffs.
- Athletics pitchers combine to rank 22nd in baseball in home runs given up (11 total, 1.6 per game).
- Fujinami (0-1) gets the start for the Athletics, his second of the season.
- In his most recent appearance on Saturday, the right-hander tossed 2 1/3 innings against the Los Angeles Angels, giving up eight earned runs while surrendering five hits.
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Facility will create more than 400 skilled jobs, strengthen the U.S. semiconductor supply chain
Increases total investment plans to more than $600 million
Material developed with Georgia Tech to support next-gen, high-performance computing
COVINGTON, Ga., Nov. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Absolics, Inc., a subsidiary of SKC Co. Ltd., broke ground today on a planned $600 million investment in Covington, Ga., for a new manufacturing facility that will supply advanced materials to the U.S. semiconductor industry.
The investment will create more than 400 high-skilled jobs in Georgia and help strengthen the U.S. semiconductor supply chain by manufacturing a new material that supports next-generation computing systems.
Absolics' Georgia site will make a glass substrate – a thin layer of glass on which processing and memory chips can be mounted together to create the brains of a computing system. The material reduces the space required for a multi-chip package, allowing more chips to be packed into a single device.
The glass substrate is considered a breakthrough because it can significantly increase the performance and energy efficiency of chipsets. SKC and Absolics originally developed the technology as part of a research consortium with the Georgia Institute of Technology. Absolics is expected to be the first in the world to mass produce the material.
The planned investment announced at today's groundbreaking, attended by officials including Senator Jon Ossoff and Georgia Economic Development Commissioner Pat Wilson, represents an increase from the $473 million originally announced in October 2021. SKC and Absolics raised projections for the investment based on the need for more advanced manufacturing equipment to meet anticipated demand.
"Absolics will be an integral part of the semiconductor ecosystem in the U.S.," said Dr. Woncheol Park, President and Chief Executive Officer of SKC. "We are pleased to build a factory and create hundreds of jobs that will have a positive impact on the city of Covington and the State of Georgia."
"I am working every day to bring jobs and business to the State of Georgia," said Senator Ossoff. "This new plant will create Georgia jobs, support U.S. national security, and bring more advanced manufacturing to our state."
"The development of Absolics is an exciting opportunity to grow the semiconductor industry in Georgia and the entire United States – a need that is growing daily as we plan for an increasingly electrified future," said Georgia Department of Economic Development Commissioner Pat Wilson. "Located at SKC's existing campus in Covington, this new venture came about through research conducted at Georgia Tech, and it is the perfect example of how the State of Georgia is participating in the innovative solutions of the future. As we continue to build on the long-term relationship between the State of Georgia and Korea, and our shared success with SK Group in particular, we thank SKC for their commitment to our partnership. Congratulations to everyone involved with this project!"
Absolics was created last year by SKC, a majority owner of the new business. SKC is an operating company of SK Group, South Korea's second-largest conglomerate with global companies in clean energy, semiconductors and life sciences.
Absolics plans to build the Georgia facility in two phases. The first phase, planned for completion by the end of 2023, will be a $240 million investment expected to create 140 jobs and focus on small-volume manufacturing. Mass production in this facility is expected to start in the second quarter of 2024. The second phase is expected to be an additional $360 million investment that creates another 270 jobs and ramps up to high-volume manufacturing. This phase is anticipated to be completed over the next 3-5 years.
Absolics' inaugural product will be a thin piece of glass, approximately 3-by-3 inches, used to package different semiconductor components together. Processing, memory and logic chips can be mounted next to each other on the glass to create the core of a computing system.
The standard today is to place these chips on a thin layer of silicon imposer that sits on top of a plastic substrate. The new glass material replaces both layers, simplifying the manufacturing process and reducing the thickness of the package by almost half. Certain components, such as multi-layer ceramic capacitors (MLCC), can be embedded in the glass substrate, freeing more space on the surface for chips.
The packaging component of the semiconductor industry is becoming more important as companies try to reach new levels of performance for their computing devices. Absolics' product allows larger processors and up to four times more chips to be mounted in the same space.
The energy efficiency of the glass substrate also reduces overall power consumption by up to 50 percent, driving down costs and environmental impact, especially when applied at scale in large data centers.
Absolics expects the first phase to have an annual production capacity of 12,000 m2 with the second phase ramping up to annual production capacity of 72,000 m2.
The SKC investment and Absolics facility is part of a broader commitment by SK Group to increase its investments and assets in the U.S. to more than $50 billion by the end of 2025. The investments are intended to support industries critical to the global economy with a focus on clean energy, semiconductors and life sciences.
Earlier this year, SK Siltron CSS, a semiconductor wafer manufacturer, opened a new facility in Michigan as part of a $300 million investment to increase manufacturing capacity for semiconductor wafers that can be used in components for electric vehicles. SK On, one of world's top makers of EV batteries, is investing $2.6 billion in a site in Commerce, Ga., to make batteries for electric vehicles.
SKC was founded in 1976 as a company specializing in materials, and has been expanding its business model to focus on high value-added materials in the areas of mobility, semiconductors, and the environment. In 1996, SKC established a presence in Georgia that grew to become one of the largest manufacturers of polyester films (PET film) in North America. SKC's Semiconductor Material Business develops and manufactures semiconductors and specialty materials. It also produces chemical mechanical polishing (CMP) pads and slurry, key materials for the semiconductor CMP process. SKC is securing future growth drivers by making inroads into mobility including copper foil, an essential material for electric vehicle (EV) battery anodes. SKC intends to grow into a top 'Global ESG Solution Company' that specializes in advanced materials and unparalleled technology, providing new value to customers.
SK Group, South Korea's second-largest conglomerate, is a collection of global industry-leading companies driving innovations in semiconductors, sustainable energy, telecommunications and life sciences. Based in Seoul, SK invests in building businesses around the world with a shared commitment to reducing global greenhouse gas emissions and increasing the use of renewable energy.
SK companies combined have $139 billion in global annual revenue and employ more than 100,000 people worldwide. SK companies are investing billions of dollars in expanding their U.S. presence with business operations or partnerships in hydrogen energy and fuel cells, EV battery manufacturing and technology, energy storage solutions, pharmaceutical manufacturing and development, semiconductors, and advanced materials. For more information, visit sk.com.
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Top coffee mug storage
With coffee makers and tea kettles typically placed on kitchen countertops, many drinkers prefer mugs close at hand as well. A mug tree sits on your counter, letting you get to your cups with ease while also saving cabinet space.
Mug trees vary in capacity and design, so choosing the top mug tree for your space means identifying both your practical and aesthetic needs.
What to know before you buy a mug tree
An average-size mug tree includes eight to 12 hooks, with smaller trees featuring three to six and the largest exceeding 14. Each hook is designed to safely hold one mug; while there may be room for a second mug, be mindful this can cause ceramic cups to chip or crack as they knock against each other.
Most mug trees are made of metal, including cast iron, though some are crafted from wood. Either may be coated with a color to match your decor. Material and color combine to achieve a specific aesthetic, with mug trees boasting a modern, farmhouse or industrial style.
Best mug trees
Small capacity
Gracie Oaks Franklin Square Mug Tree
This clever mug holder most closely resembles a tree, with its wooden construction and notched branches. Made of ash, it features six straight hooks, each with a small indentation to carefully hold a cup. Though lightweight, the wide base provides a sturdy foundation.
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This smaller mug tree fits nicely in a cozy kitchen or apartment with room for up to six mugs. The rounded feet are gentle on countertops while offering stability. A black finish complements most decor, or chrome offers a more modern feel.
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With a square base of just over 6 inches on each side, this efficient mug tree has a smaller footprint than most. It holds six mugs, ideal for smaller spaces and a household of fewer drinkers. The simple black design fits nicely into a modern apartment or cozy space.
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For a low price, this light-brown wooden mug tree stands 14 inches tall and features six hooks for mugs or other accessories. It easily fits into a variety of interior styles, and a black coating is offered for those seeking something more even more universal. While lightweight, a wide base with anti-skid feet provides stability on any surface.
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Midrange capacity
Gourmet Basics by Mikasa French Countryside Mug Tree
This high-end mug tree has eight hooks and a convenient storage basket on top. The hooks are spaced far enough apart so that the mugs don’t knock together. The wire basket is ideal for holding coffee accessories, such as pods or filters.
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Spectrum Diversified Euro Mug Tree
For a low price, this mug tree efficiently and safely holds up to eight mugs. The alloy steel is light yet durable, and supported by a stable base. It comes in a light satin nickel color or a more industrial-looking chrome.
Spectrum Diversified Paxton Coffee Station
This comprehensive mug tree features a large basket on the bottom and eight hooks across two tiers on top. The hooks are well-spaced to accommodate larger and more delicate mugs while avoiding a cluttered appearance.
Winston Porter Billinghurst Mug Tree
Among the more inventive mug trees, this set features three hexagonal wall racks to hold your cups. Each includes three hooks spaced out evenly enough to avoid mugs touching one another. They’re easy to mount and can hold coats or bags, too.
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Despite its smaller height, this two-tier tree still holds up to 10 mugs on its iron frame. Curved feet offer stability and keep counters clean and safe. The wire design along with an either black or gray coating blend in well with rustic or farmhouse decor.
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Large capacity
This larger tiered mug tree features a wide base and three levels with five curved hooks each, holding up to 15 mugs. The heavy-duty tree is made of iron, though you’ve a choice of nine finishes to match your decor, including rose gold, terra cotta and aqua.
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Lakeside Collection Coffee Mug Wall Rack
While the term “tree” is applied more generously in this design, this mug holder still provides convenience and eye-catching aesthetics. Four steel bars affix to the wall, and each comes with four hanging hooks for your mugs. It also features two baskets for holding beverage accessories.
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One of the largest mug trees, this impressive holder features 24 hooks, suitable for a sizable family of coffee and tea drinkers. The iron tree is heavy yet stable, and its black finish provides a rustic look. Just note the tree is tall, standing over 2 feet high.
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HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — Nearly nine years after Johnny Winter’s death, a battle for control of the legendary blues guitarist’s music is being fought in court with allegations of theft and greed flying back and forth.
The legal fight pits Winter’s former personal manager and bandmate, Paul Nelson, against the family of the bluesman’s late wife, Susan, who died in 2019.
Winter’s in-laws say Nelson and his wife improperly took more than $1.5 million from Winter’s music business, including auctioning off some of the late musician’s guitars.
Nelson and his wife have countersued, saying Susan Winter’s siblings swooped in when she was medicated and dying of cancer and tricked her into giving them control of Winter’s music, stripping away Nelson’s rights as the beneficiary of Susan’s Winter’s estate.
The case was scheduled to go to trial in a Connecticut court in April, but was rescheduled for September.
At stake is ownership of Winter’s music catalogue, proceeds from record and merchandise sales and authority to approve any commercial use of his songs, the value of which is uncertain.
“The case is about preserving Johnny Winter’s legacy and vindicating and making sure the Nelsons haven’t improperly taken the moneys rightfully owed to the plaintiffs,” said Timothy Diemand, a lawyer for the Susan Winter’s siblings, Bonnie and Christopher Warford.
Nelson wants to be reinstalled as the beneficiary of Susan Winter’s estate.
“The Plaintiffs orchestrated the wrongful termination of Paul Nelson during a difficult time in Susan Winter’s last year of life,” the Nelsons said in a statement released by their lawyer, Matthew Mason. They said it was clear that both Johnny and Susan Winter wanted Nelson to be responsible for Johnny Winter’s music and legacy.
John Dawson Winter III was born and raised in Beaumont, Texas. He burst onto the world blues scene in the 1960s, dazzling crowds with his fast licks while his trademark long, white hair flew about from under his cowboy hat. He and his brother Edgar — both born with albinism — were both reknowned musicians.
Winter played at Woodstock in 1969 and went on to produce albums for Blues icon Muddy Waters in addition to his own music. In 1988 he was inducted into the Blues Foundation Hall of Fame.
Rolling Stone magazine listed him as the No. 63 best guitar player of all time in 2015. He released more than two dozen albums and was nominated for several Grammy awards, winning his first one posthumously in 2015 for Best Blues Album for “Step Back.” Nelson produced the album and also took home a Grammy for it.
Winter, who spent two decades living in Easton, Connecticut, before his death, battled heroin addiction for years and credited Nelson, whom he met in 1999, with helping him get off methadone, according to the 2014 documentary “Johnny Winter: Down & Dirty.”
Before he got clean, bandmates and friends said they were concerned because of his frail appearance and trouble talking. Nelson also credits himself with reviving Winter’s music career.
The Winters and Nelsons became good friends. Paul Nelson played guitar in Johnny Winter’s band and started running his music company beginning in 2005. Nelson’s wife, Marion Nelson, did bookkeeping for the Winters and the music business, according to legal filings in the lawsuit.
Winter died at the age of 70 on July 16, 2014, in a hotel room just outside Zurich, Switzerland, while on tour. Susan Winter and Paul Nelson have said the cause of death was likely emphysema.
Susan Winter was the sole beneficiary of her husband’s estate, which she put in a trust in late 2016. She named herself as the trust’s sole trustee and Nelson as the successor trustee, meaning he would inherit the rights to Johnny Winter’s music after she died.
But in June 2019, four months before her death from lung cancer, Susan Winter removed Nelson as the successor and replaced him with her sister and brother.
The Nelsons allege in their lawsuit that Bonnie and Christopher Warford got control by lying to their sister, wrongly telling her the Nelsons were mismanaging the music business and her affairs.
The Warfords’ lawsuit accuses the Nelsons of improperly taking more than $1.5 million out of Winter’s business “under the guise of royalty income, commissions, reimbursements, fees, social media expenses and other mechanisms, while obfuscating and misrepresenting these dealings to Susan Winter.”
They have also accused the Nelsons of taking three of Winter’s guitars, worth about $300,000 total, and selling them at auction without permission. The Nelsons deny the allegation.
“In short, this is the classic case of a manager taking advantage of an artist-client, and worse here, an artist’s surviving family,” Diemand wrote in a legal filing.
It’s not clear why Edgar Winter, a noted musician in his own right, was not involved in his brother’s estate after his death. Edgar Winter and his representatives did not return phone and email messages seeking comment.
The Warfords’ lawsuit is similar to one the Winters filed against Johnny Winter’s former manager Teddy Slatus for alleged financial wrongdoing around 2005. Slatus died in late 2005. It’s not clear what happened with the lawsuit.
“Johnny and Susan have been battling lawsuits all their lives, and still can’t rest in peace,” said Mary Lou Sullivan, who wrote a biography titled “Raisin’ Cane: The Wild and Raucous Story of Johnny Winter” published in 2010.
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BENBAN, Egypt (AP) — From a distance, the endless landscape of solar panels stretching toward the horizon can easily be mistaken for crops nearing harvest. But here in the desert in southern Egypt, workers have been cultivating another precious commodity: electricity.
After the sun strikes the photovoltaic solar panels, a thermal charge generates electricity that runs to four government-owned power stations distributing power across Egypt’s national grid.
It’s part of the country’s push to increase renewable energy production. With near-perpetual sunshine and windy Red Sea coastlines, experts say Egypt is well-positioned to go green.
Yet it is also a developing country and like many others faces obstacles in making the switch. Much of its infrastructure depends on fossil fuels to power the nation of some 104 million people.
The solar panel farm — Egypt’s flagship project named Benban, after a local village — puts it at the African continent’s forefront when it comes to renewable energy. But questions remain over Egypt’s long-term green energy strategy, and whether there are enough incentives for the cash-strapped government to supply 42% of the country’s electricity from renewable resources by 2035, as it has announced.
Karim el-Gendy, an expert at Chatham House who specializes in urban sustainability and climate policy, says Egypt has failed to meet its goal of having 20% of its electricity sourced from renewables by 2022. The current figure is now closer to 10%, according to the International Energy Agency.
There’s less demand for solar energy, partly due to the influx of natural gas, thanks to new discoveries located in Egypt’s section of the Mediterranean Sea.
“We have seen less interest in the past couple of years in integrated renewable energy projects in Egypt, both in terms of solar, in the south, and wind,” he said.
As host of this year’s global climate summit, known as COP27 and now underway in the Red Sea resort of Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt has said it will pressure other nations to implement climate promises made at previous conferences. Egypt is not bound by any carbon emissions cap, but it has vowed to mitigate and curb its emission rises across key polluting sectors, such as electricity and transport.
Its use of natural gas has also helped, allowing Egypt to move away from burning coal and oil, much dirtier industries — but nevertheless, gas is still a fossil fuel.
The government has revealed few details on how it will implement or finance the 2035 vision. Foreign investment will likely play a big part, as countries in Europe look south for solar power. The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development has allotted $10 billion of funding for over 150 projects across Egypt, with Benban claimed as one of its major successes.
The sprawling farm is designed to grow as demand for solar energy increases.
‘‘It offers great potential for us and other investors,’’ said Faisal Eissa, general manager for Egypt at Lekela, a Dutch company that has invested in Benban.
Egypt’s New and Renewable Energy Authority claims Benban has already reduced the country’s annual greenhouse emission output. But there is still a long way to go. In 2020, renewables accounted for 6% of Egypt’s energy consumption, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration, with petroleum products accounting for 36% and natural gas for 57%. Coal accounted for just 1%.
Egypt may also have less of an incentive to invest in renewables as it grapples with domestic challenges, including an economic crisis brought on by the coronavirus pandemic, Russia’s war in Ukraine and a years-long government crackdown on dissent. Last month, Cairo reached a preliminary deal with the International Monetary Fund that would allow access to a $3 billion loan.
Effects of climate change are already being felt in the Nile River Delta, where rising seas have brought on creeping salt that eats away roots and cakes farms, devastating the livelihoods of Egyptian farmers.
The Arab world’s most populous country accounts for only 0.6% of global carbon dioxide emissions. But it faces high levels of urban pollution. Most of the population lives in densely packed neighborhoods along the fertile banks of the Nile and its northern delta. Here, car fumes and mass transport running on diesel clog the streets. Egyptians’ exposure to air pollution is, on average, 13 times higher than the World Health Organization’s recommended guidelines. It was responsible for 90,559 premature deaths in 2019, according to statistics gathered by the United Nations.
The country’s congested capital city of Cairo is the second top source of greenhouse gas emissions, after the giant offshore Zohr gas field, according to the Climate TRACE.
The remaining 90% of Egypt’s land is uninhabitable desert. By better utilizing the vast expanse and coastlines, the Dubai-based International Renewable Energy Agency said the North African country could generate over half of its electricity from renewables by 2030.
It’s a different way of viewing the country’s sun-scorched landscape.
“People here have started to look at the sun as a source of power,” said Ahmed Mustafa, who runs one of the area’s many new logistics companies that work alongside Benban’s developers and engineers, supplying them with equipment.
For the locals, the solar farm has been transformative. Thousands worked at the site when it was under construction, and many stayed as technicians and cleaners once it became fully functional.
Ultimately, the development of more wind and solar capabilities will come down to what makes business sense for the government, despite its expressions of good intent, according to el-Gendy.
‘’The need to expand its renewable sector all depends on Egypt’s commercial interests,’’ he said.
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Jeffery reported from Cairo.
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Former AT&T Chairman Randall Stephenson resigned from the PGA Tour’s policy board over concerns about the tour’s proposed partnership with Saudi Arabia’s national wealth fund, The Washington Post reported Sunday.
The PGA Tour confirmed the resignation in a memo to its members, referring to Stephenson’s “exemplary service” for more than 12 years.
Stephenson retired as chairman and CEO of AT&T in June 2020.
The Post said it obtained a copy of his letter that was dated Saturday and said the tour’s framework agreement with Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund “is not one that I can objectively evaluate or in good conscience support, particularly in light of the U.S. intelligence report concerning Jamal Khashoggi in 2018.”
Khashoggi, a Washington Post contributing columnist and critic of Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, was slain at the Saudi consulate in Istanbul in 2018. U.S. intelligence concluded the crown prince likely approved the killing, which the crown prince denies.
PGA Tour Commissioner Jay Monahan stunned every corner of the golf world — including his own membership — when he announced on June 6 a partnership with the PIF, which had paid for the rival league LIV Golf and was part of antitrust lawsuits.
The agreement, which still requires PGA Tour board approval and is being looked at by the Justice Department, would create a for-profit company in which the PIF, the PGA Tour and the European tour would pool their commercial business and media rights.
Monahan would be the CEO and Yasir Al-Rumayyan, the PIF governor, would be chairman of the new company. Al-Rumayyan also would have a seat on the PGA Tour board, though the PGA had assurances in the preliminary deal that it would always have a majority vote.
Stephenson said he intended to resign on June 12, but then Monahan stepped away with a medical issue. Monahan announced Friday he would return to work on July 17.
“I joined this board 12 years ago to serve the best players in the world and to expand the virtues of sportsmanship instilled through the game of golf,” Stephenson said in his letter. “I hope, as this board moves forward, it will comprehensively rethink its governance model and keep its options open to evaluate alternative sources of capital beyond the current framework agreement.”
The 10-member PGA Tour board consists of five players and five independent directors. Two of them are board chairman Ed Herlihy and Jimmy Dunne, who joined Monahan in negotiating the deal over seven weeks with Al-Rumayyan.
The others are investment manager Mark Flaherty, a board member for Goldman Sachs, and Mary Meeker, a venture capitalist.
The resignation comes three days before Dunne and Ron Price, the tour’s COO, are to testify before a Congressional subcommittee that wants more details on the partnership between the PGA Tour and the Saudi wealth fund.
According to the tour’s bylaws, the four independent directors are to choose who replaces Stephenson after consulting with the five players on the board and John Lindert, the PGA of America president who is a non-voting board member.
There is no time frame to fill the spot.
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ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Greece’s fire service was fighting four major fires across the country Saturday, including one where they had to evacuate over 450 people at an island holiday resort.
A fire that broke at Saturday morning on the island of Lesbos prompted authorities to call for the evacuation of the Vatera resort on the island’s southern side. The fire came very close to the resort and at least one house was engulfed by the flames.
But more than five hours after an emergency message was sent by phone to residents, the evacuation was still “ongoing,” fire service spokesman Yannis Artopoios told reporters. He said 50 firefighters with 17 fire engines, nine special firefighting planes and one helicopter are fighting the blaze.
Local police said Saturday afternoon they had evacuated over 450 people from two hotels and 92 houses and that 60 officers were scouring the area for anyone that refused to move.
Greece’s biggest fire Saturday was burning in the northeast near the border with Τurkey for the third day running, inside a national forest that is the home to rare species, especially vultures. The Dadia national forest is mostly made up of highly flammable pine trees.
The fire service said 320 firefighters in 68 fire engines, plus 6 special planes, 9 helicopters and numerous volunteers were fighting the fire, while another 200 lumberjacks were cutting firebreak paths through the forest.
Two more major fires were burning Saturday, one in a remote mountainous area in the region of Western Macedonia and another in the southern Peloponnese region, Artopoios said.
The European Union gave Greece’s forest service 72 million euros this year to help maintain forests and clear them to prevent fires from spreading.
Greece, unlike other areas in Europe, has so far avoided a heat wave this summer but temperatures have been rising. The country’s hot, dry summers and strong winds have combined with the longer-term effects of climate change to increase the overall risk of forest fires.
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Is it possible that for all of these years, all of these centuries, Judas has gotten a bad rap? This week, the National Geographic Society presented the Gospel of Judas to the world, about 60 pages of a 17 hundred year old manuscript translated from Coptic and authenticated by a reputable and high impressed assembly of scientists and biblical scholars. The manuscript was discovered by looters in the 1970s. They didn't quite know what they'd stolen. It looked like just a pile of papyrus and languished in vaults and even a safe deposit box in Long Island until it was sold in 2000, began to be restored and then translated.
Scholars have always known there was a Gospel of Judas written about 140 years after Jesus and Judas died. But most of the copies had probably been destroyed by early Christians. What message could the man who betrayed Jesus have for the world?
Now this Judas conflicts with the one in the Gospels of Matthew, Mark, Luke and John. In their histories, Judas was a greedy traducer who turns in Jesus for 30 pieces of silver. The very name Judas has entered several languages as a synonym for traitor. Indeed, some scholars traced the beginning of anti-Semitism to that betrayal. But as Judas tells his story, he was a tender friend who undertakes a profound sacrifice. Jesus aches to be freed from his body to join his father in heaven. He asks Judas to help him and promises him a reward beyond earth's. Step away from the others and I shall tell you the mysteries of the kingdom. It is possible for you to reach it, but you will grieve a great deal, Jesus cautions Judas. You will be cursed by other generations but you will exceed all of them. For you will sacrifice the man that clothes me.
Now scholars will analyze these new pages probably for centuries. Does this newly discovered text seek to restore humanity and understanding to Judas or merely justify a great betrayal?
This week's unveiling of the pages presents an immediate and practical question. How do we tell the Easter story this year? Was Jesus betrayed or have we in a sense betrayed the faith of Judas? In the Gospel of Matthew Judas saw Jesus crucified, felt guilty and hanged himself from a tree. Now we might wonder: did he simply miss the man he loved and wanted to join him in everlasting life? Did he wonder whether what he'd done was right? Did Judas despair over living out his life in such infamy and anxiety?
As the scholars analyze and debate, the new pages might remind us how great are the multitudes of belief even among believers. And that history never stops changing. What we are absolutely certain is true in one time may look altogether different in another. One day there may be another story to tell this time of year about the sacrifice of Judas. Transcript provided by NPR, Copyright NPR. | https://www.nepm.org/2006-04-08/judas-jesus-and-the-shifting-sands-of-history | 2022-06-12 23:24:14 | 1 | https://www.nepm.org/2006-04-08/judas-jesus-and-the-shifting-sands-of-history |
SPD: Suspected burglar stabbed by homeowner with samurai sword
SEATTLE - Police say a suspected burglar attacked a homeowner with a pitchfork in Seattle's Beacon Hill neighborhood, but the man fought back with a samurai sword.
Officers were called around 1:30 p.m. Sunday to reports of a burglary at a home near Beacon Ave S and 11th Ave S.
Police located and detained two men on arrival—one with a sword and minor injuries, and the other with a stab wound to the chest.
After investigating, the officer discovered that the suspect attempted the burglary while no one was home, but the 71-year-old homeowner came back mid-burglary.
After finding misplaced items and a shattered window, the homeowner saw a man standing in his living room. The two fought with each other, and at one point, the suspect held the homeowner down and used a pitchfork to stab him.
The victim slipped away to his bedroom to grab a gun, which jammed when he tried to shoot the suspect, so he grabbed a samurai sword and stabbed the suspect.
A 61-year-old woman in the home tried to lift the suspect off of the man, and the suspect fled the home to a nearby residence where he was detained by officers.
Seattle Fire arrived later to take care of injuries—the male victim suffered non-life-threatening injures to the face and torso, and the 61-year-old suspect was brought to Harborview Medical Center for treatment of his non-life-threatening stab wound.
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Juliet Aninye, LVN, MBA, HCM, AvaSure Clinical Program Lead at VA North Texas Health System, received the national VA Secretary's Award for Excellence in Nursing and Advancement in Nursing Programs for non-staff nurses. Aninye was recognized for her leadership in the delivery of patient care through optimizing the utilization of the AvaSure program. The award was presented to her in May by VA Secretary Denis R. McDonough at a ceremony in Washington, D.C.
BELMONT, Mich., July 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Like other healthcare organizations, VA hospitals across the country are facing severe headwinds from staffing shortages, safety risks for patients and staff, and the need for improved outcomes. As the largest health system in the country, the VA has long held the adoption of healthcare technologies at the forefront.
Among these technological solutions is the AvaSure TeleSitter™ solution. As an approved Technology Reference Model (TRM) with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, the AvaSure TeleSitter solution has been used in VA hospitals for 6 years. Currently deployed in over 24 VA hospitals across the country, the technology allows one trained hospital employee to monitor up to 16 patients simultaneously, preventing not only falls but elopement, violence against caregivers and other adverse events.
Juliet Aninye, LVN, MBA, HCM, serves as the health system's AvaSure Clinical Program Lead. Under her leadership, the health system has monitored more than 2,500 patients and instilled practices that have improved safety and efficiency measures and are recognized as a best practice by The Joint Commission.
Highlights of the AvaSure Clinical program led by Aninye include
- Improving the utilization rate from 45% to 78%
- Improving staffing and resource utilization for the entire facility, resulting in a savings of 55 FTE per month
- During the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, the technology helped providers communicate through the TeleSitter camera, fostering a safe and effective way for staff to interact with COVID-19 patients while decreasing providers' exposure in the room.
- Helping trained monitor staff closely watch for risky behavior and medical emergencies. Aninye describes a time when the monitor observed a patient mixing an unidentified substance into his soda that should not be consumed while on specific medications, as well as a critical time when a monitor staff responded to a patient that had stopped breathing after the nurse left to tend to other patients. Because of the monitor staff's actions, the code team arrived quickly and resuscitated the veteran.
Aninye's role is to collaborate with nurses throughout the facility to evaluate patients that would be appropriate to place in a room equipped with a TeleSitter solution in order to prevent falls and adverse patient events. She also works with the nursing assistant monitor team and the VA's Office of Information & Technology department to ensure that the system remains operational 24/7.
"As I walk the halls (every day), I hear the monitor staff helping patients who may otherwise wait hours for someone to solve a need, whether it's getting them something to drink or helping them get needed pain medication," said Aninye.
Nurses and patients alike appreciate knowing there's someone always keeping a close eye and ear on patients. This extra care has been shown to decrease anxiety in the hospital room setting.
"We are the only ones watching 24 hours a day," said Aninye. "We are caring for those who have gone to battle and their families and caregivers, so we want to create a safe place for their health and well-being, and that starts with keeping patients safe in the hospital."
About AvaSure
As the pioneer and market leader in virtual patient monitoring, AvaSure has helped hundreds of hospitals and health systems large and small create safer environments for patients, families and caregivers. A large and growing body of clinical evidence proves that by optimizing workforce efficiencies and reducing adverse events, AvaSure consistently improves its customers' key performance indicators. AvaSure technology can be purchased through GSA Schedule and the Solution for Enterprise-Wide Procurement (SWP).
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Voter registration in Saline County closes Tuesday with advance voting starting Thursday
As the deadline to register to vote in the general election is here, on Oct. 18, there are several races up for grabs for voters in Saline County.
Citizens can register to vote, check their registration or apply for an advance ballot by mail online at ksvotes.org.
Saline County election calendar
According to the Saline County Election Office calendar, in addition to registration closing Tuesday, those who have applied for advanced ballot by mail will have their ballots beginning to be mailed on Wednesday, Oct. 19.
The last day to apply for an advanced ballot by mail is Tuesday, Nov. 1.
In office advance voting begins Monday, Oct. 24 in the county election office at the City-County Building, 300 W. Ash St.
More:Here are five takeaways from the Salina League of Women Voters candidate forum
Advance voting in the election office is available from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays to Fridays and from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m on Saturday, Nov. 5. On Monday, Nov. 7, the day before the general election, advanced in-office voting closes at noon.
Finally, polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on election day, Tuesday, Nov. 8.
What's on the ballot?
Several offices are on the ballot for the general election, including contested federal offices for the U.S. Senate and U.S. House District 1; state races including Governor and Lt. Governor, Secretary of State, Attorney General, State Treasurer and Insurance Commissioner and local Kansas House of Representatives District 69.
Additionally, several judge seats in the state are up for retention, including six on the Kansas Supreme Court and seven on the Kansas Court of Appeals.
More:League of Women Voters partnering with Salina Tech for candidate forum
Finally, questions that could see two amendments to the Kansas Constitution are also on the ballot, one concerning oversight of powers of the state executive branch and another concerning the election and removal of county sheriffs in the state.
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New York bans pet stores from selling cats, dogs, rabbits
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — New York on Thursday became the latest state to ban the sale of cats, dogs and rabbits in pet stores in an attempt to target commercial breeding operations decried by critics as “puppy mills.”
The new law, which was signed by Gov. Kathy Hochul and takes effect in 2024, lets pet shops work instead with shelters to offer rescued or abandoned animals up for adoption. It will also ban breeders from selling more than nine animals a year.
“This is a very big deal. New York tends to be a big purchaser and profiteer of these mills, and we are trying to cut off the demand at a retail level,” said Sen. Michael Gianaris, a Democrat.
He added that the puppy mill industry treats animals “like commodities” and said “there is no pet store not affected.”
Pet shops have argued that the law will do nothing to shut down out-of-state breeders or increase their standards of care and said it would result in the closures of the dozens of pet stores remaining in New York.
California enacted a similar law in 2017, becoming the first state to ban such sales. While that law requires pet stores to work with animal shelters or rescue operations, like New York is doing now, it does not regulate sales by private breeders.
A handful of states followed. In 2020, Maryland banned the sale of cats and dogs in pet stores, triggering pushback from shop owners and breeders who challenged the measure in court. A year later Illinois barred pet shops from selling commercially raised puppies and kittens.
In New York, pet advocacy groups have long called for a full shutdown of facilities that raise and sell animals for profit, saying animals are raised in inhumane conditions before they are shipped off to stores.
Emilio Ortiz, a manager at Citipups pet shop in New York City, said the new law could serve as a death sentence for the business he’s worked at for more than a decade.
“Ninety percent of our business is selling dogs. We’re not going to survive this,” said Ortiz, who considers the ban unfair to stores that work with responsible breeders. “They’re closing the good actors along with the bad actors.”
Jessica Selmer, president of People United to Protect Pet Integrity, a New York coalition of pet store owners, called the law “careless” and “counterproductive” and said she hopes the governor will “consider legislative remedies to some of the pitfalls of the bill.”
The new law will not affect at-home breeders who sell animals born and raised on their property.
Lisa Haney, who breeds dogs at her Buffalo home alongside her husband, said she supports the law.
“One pet store near me, they get dogs from all over the Midwest and different large facilities, and you have no idea where they come from and who the breeder is. People are really clueless and take the puppy,” Haney said.
Her business, Cavapoo Kennels, partly focuses on breeding hypoallergenic dogs for people who have allergies, and her business model operates on a need basis. The waitlist runs from six to 12 months, ensuring each dog ends up in a home.
Gianaris said the law will allow buyers to be more conscious of where their pets come from.
“If a consumer went to a mill and saw the awful conditions, they wouldn’t buy these animals,” he said. “Dealing with a breeder allows people to see where their dog comes from, and it cuts off the middlemen that serve as a way to wash off the awful activities that take place at the mill.”
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DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) _ The winning numbers in Tuesday evening's drawing of the Iowa Lottery's "Pick 3 Evening" game were:
5-1-5
(five, one, five)
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) _ The winning numbers in Tuesday evening's drawing of the Iowa Lottery's "Pick 3 Evening" game were:
5-1-5
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Three Tribal communities in Alaska and Washington that have been severely impacted by the effects of climate change on their homes are getting $75 million from the Biden administration to help relocate to higher ground.
The Quinault Indian Nation, located on the Olympic Peninsula in Washington; the Newtok Village, located on the Ninglick River in Alaska; and the Native Village of Napakiak, located on Alaska's Kuskokwim River will each receive $25 million, the Interior Department announced on Wednesday.
In addition to those funds, FEMA is also awarding approximately $17.7 million to help these three communities buy, demolish and build new infrastructure.
These three tribes are just part of a growing number of communities in the U.S. that are facing a ticking clock as the effects of climate change pose serious risk to their homes. These tribes are already well into the expensive process of moving elsewhere, often leaving areas their families have called home for centuries. Funding has been a major obstacle in getting this done.
The full cost of moving the Quinault Indian Nation's two villages about a mile uphill from its spot at the junction of the Quinault River and the Pacific Ocean is around $100 million, said Guy Capoeman, president of The Quinault Indian Nation.
The tribe has more than 3,000 members, "and over half of them live in these villages," Capoeman told NPR. "Getting them up up on the hill is critical for us."
The new funds will go towards moving the community's most critical buildings. Down the line, Quinault's plan is to develop new homes and a school.
Every bit of funding helps in this massive endeavor, Capoeman said.
The community started their process more than 12 years ago, even before Capoeman became the nation's president, he said.
"I just picked it up as I came on board and worked with our council, our lobbyist and other people and getting the message out that this is a need. We're here at ground zero of the very climate change everybody's talking about," he said.
The tribe is extremely vulnerable to rising sea levels, flooding, potential tsunamis and other storm surges. Capoeman noted the community is also at particular risk of a potentially big earthquake as the village sits right along the Cascadia subduction zone. That fault line runs for hundreds of miles off the coast of the Pacific Northwest and has been building up pressure for years.
Earlier this year, the Newtok Village experienced a typhoon that knocked out 40 feet of land between the village and the Ninglick River.
The village is suffering from serious coastal erosion from storms, just like the one earlier this year, and degrading permafrost, according to the Interior Department.
"At the current rate of erosion of approximately 70 feet per year, the river is expected to threaten structures within two years and the village's critical infrastructure within four years," the department said.
Napakiak is dealing with such serious erosion that its school, fuel farm, water supply well, airport, homes and other critical infrastructure are at risk.
"The ongoing erosion is estimated to be 25-50 feet per year. Most of the current critical infrastructure is expected to be destroyed by 2030," the Interior Department said in a news release.
The village has already established a 50-year, $200 million plan for managing relocation. Alaska Public Media reported last year that, in the next 10 years, "Napakiak will have to build the new school and move 38 homes, the store, the multi-purpose building, the water plant, and other structures."
In addition to the three tribes receiving $25 million, eight additional communities will also receive $5 million, the Interior Department said.
Those include:
Undergoing such a transformative move upends many of these communities' ties to tradition, Capoeman said. For example, the Quinault have lived by the water for centuries in order to fish and gather clams.
"We've lived off the land and resources for thousands and thousands of years. We can see the changes. These tides that are coming in are not normal," he said. "To take ourselves away from that is not traditional, but we have to save ourselves. We realize that it's the key to our very own survival at this point."
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AUBURN, Ind. (WISH) — Police say a Fort Wayne man was arrested for his involvement in shooting at a man’s vehicle during a chase that happened in Auburn.
According to a release, Auburn police received a call about shots being fired at a vehicle at the 200 block of Cleveland Street. Throughout the investigation, police say Joseph Alan Fisher, 39, was confirmed as a suspect in the shooting.
Police believe Fisher was angry with another man that was with his ex-girlfriend. They believe Fisher shot at the man while parked in his vehicle at a home located in the 200 block of Cleveland Street. After the shots were fired, police say there was a vehicle chase in which Fisher chased the other man, firing more shots while driving. Police say the vehicle of the man being chased by Fisher was hit several times however, the man wasn’t injured.
Fisher was arrested on multiple felony charges, and was taken to the DeKalb County Jail where he’s being held for preliminary charges of attempted murder, violent felon in possession of a firearm, residential entry, and possession of methamphetamine. | https://www.wishtv.com/news/indiana-news/fort-wayne-man-arrested-for-involvement-in-shooting-during-vehicle-chase/ | 2022-12-01 17:30:05 | 0 | https://www.wishtv.com/news/indiana-news/fort-wayne-man-arrested-for-involvement-in-shooting-during-vehicle-chase/ |
Knott County students head back to class Monday
Published: Sep. 18, 2022 at 6:55 PM EDT|Updated: 54 minutes ago
KNOTT COUNTY, Ky. (WYMT) - Students in Knott County will head back to the classroom tomorrow.
The county’s start-date was pushed back after this summer’s historic floods damaged many of its buildings.
Superintendent Brent Hoover posted an update for parents on Facebook.
He also thanked staff and community volunteers who have worked tirelessly to prepare classrooms and make repairs.
Hoover said there is still work to do to restore several facilities, including multiple construction projects, but they are looking forward to getting kiddos back to school.
Letcher County Public Schools plans to return on Sept. 21.
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RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Supporters of former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro who refuse to accept his electoral defeat stormed Congress, the Supreme Court and presidential palace in the capital Sunday, just a week after the inauguration of his leftist rival, President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva.
Thousands of demonstrators bypassed security barricades, climbed on the roofs, broke windows and invaded all three buildings, which are connected through the vast Three Powers square in Brasilia. Some are calling for a military intervention to restore the far-right Bolsonaro to power.
Images on TV channel Globo News showed protesters roaming the presidential palace, many of them wearing green and yellow, the colors of the flag that have also come to symbolize the Bolsonaro government.
The incidents recalled the Jan. 6 invasion of the U.S. Capitol, something many political analysts and the judiciary Bolsonaro have warned about for months. But in this case it is likely that Congress and the Supreme Court had limited personnel inside the buildings on a Sunday.
Bolsonaro supporters have been protesting against Lula’s electoral win since Oct. 30, blocking roads, setting vehicles on fires and gathering outside military buildings, asking armed forces to intervene. Many believed election results were fraudulent or unreliable.
“This absurd attempt to impose their will by force will not prevail,” said Justice Minister Flavio Dino on his Twitter account. “The government of the Federal District has ensured there will be reinforcements. And the forces at our disposal are at work.”
Senate President Rodrigo Pacheco said he was in permanent contact with Brasilia’s governor, Ibaneis Rocha, and that the entire police apparatus had been mobilized to control the situation.
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GERMANTOWN, Tenn., July 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Mid-America Apartment Communities, Inc., or MAA (NYSE: MAA), today announced operating results for the quarter ended June 30, 2023.
A reconciliation of FFO and Core FFO to Net income available for MAA common shareholders, and discussion of the components of FFO and Core FFO, can be found later in this release. FFO per Share – diluted and Core FFO per Share – diluted include diluted common shares and units.
Eric Bolton, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, said, "Leasing conditions across our markets continue to reflect a strong demand for apartment housing. Leasing traffic remains strong and move-outs by existing residents remain historically low. Our Sunbelt markets continue to demonstrate solid employment conditions and positive migration trends that are further supporting absorption of the new apartment supply delivering in our markets. Overall performance remains ahead of our expectations we had for calendar year 2023."
Highlights
- During the second quarter of 2023, MAA's Same Store Portfolio produced growth in revenues of 8.1%, as compared to the same period in the prior year, with Average Effective Rent per Unit up 9.3% while capturing strong Average Physcial Occupancy of 95.5%.
- During the second quarter of 2023, MAA's Same Store Portfolio property operating expense and Net Operating Income (NOI) increased by 7.2% and 8.6%, respectively, as compared to the same period in the prior year.
- As of June 30, 2023, resident turnover remained low at 45.7% on a trailing 12 month basis driven by historically low levels of move-outs associated with buying single family-homes.
- As of the end of the second quarter of 2023, MAA had six communities under development, representing 2,310 units once complete, with a projected total cost of $735.0 million and an estimated $343.5 million remaining to be funded.
- As of the end of the second quarter of 2023, MAA had a recently completed development community in lease-up. That community is expected to stabilize in the fourth quarter of 2023.
- During the second quarter of 2023, MAA completed the lease-up of MAA LoSo, located in the Charlotte, North Carolina market.
- MAA completed the redevelopment of 1,878 apartment homes during the second quarter of 2023, capturing average rental rate increases of approximately 8% above non-renovated units.
- MAA's balance sheet remains strong with a historically low Net Debt/Adjusted EBITDAre ratio of 3.41x and $1.4 billion of combined cash and available capacity under MAALP's unsecured revolving credit facility as of June 30, 2023.
Same Store Portfolio Operating Results
To ensure comparable reporting with prior periods, the Same Store Portfolio includes properties that were owned by MAA and stabilized at the beginning of the previous year. Same Store Portfolio results for the three and six months ended June 30, 2023 as compared to the same period in the prior year are summarized below:
A reconciliation of NOI, including Same Store NOI, to Net income available for MAA common shareholders, and discussion of the components of NOI, can be found later in this release.
Same Store Portfolio operating statistics for the three and six months ended June 30, 2023 are summarized below:
Same Store Portfolio lease pricing for both new and renewing leases effective during the second quarter of 2023, on a blended basis, increased 3.8% as compared to the prior lease, driven by a 6.8% increase for renewing leases and a 0.5% increase for leases to new move-in residents.
Same Store Portfolio lease pricing for both new and renewing leases effective during the six months ended June 30, 2023, on a blended basis, increased 3.8% as compared to the prior lease, driven by a 7.4% increase for renewing leases and a 0.1% increase for leases to new move-in residents.
Development and Lease-up Activity
A summary of MAA's development communities under construction as of the end of the second quarter of 2023 is set forth below (dollars in thousands):
During the second quarter of 2023, MAA funded $51.3 million of costs for current and planned projects, including predevelopment activities. MAA expects to begin multifamily development projects on four to six land parcels currently owned or under contract over the next 18 to 24 months.
During the second quarter of 2023, MAA completed the lease-up of MAA LoSo, located in the Charlotte, North Carolina market. A summary of the total units, physical occupancy and cost of MAA's lease-up communities as of the end of the second quarter of 2023 is set forth below (dollars in thousands):
The current expected average stabilized NOI yield on the four communities either currently leasing or expected to begin leasing during the third quarter of 2023 is 7.2%.
Property Redevelopment and Repositioning Activity
A summary of MAA's interior redevelopment program and Smart Home technology initiative as of the end of the second quarter of 2023 is set forth below:
As of June 30, 2023, MAA had completed installation of Smart Home technology (unit entry locks, mobile control of lights and thermostat and leak monitoring) in over 92,000 units across its apartment community portfolio since the initiative began during the first quarter of 2019.
During the second quarter of 2023, MAA continued its property repositioning program to upgrade and reposition the amenity and common areas at select apartment communities resulting in higher and above market rent growth. The five projects started or projected to start in 2022 and 2023 are expected to deliver yields on cost averaging 8%. During the six months ended June 30, 2023, work continued on properties selected for this program in 2022. An additional six projects are expected to start in the second half of 2023. For the six months ended June 30, 2023, MAA spent $6.9 million on this program. As of June 30, 2023, for all projects completed and either fully or partially repriced, MAA has captured yields on cost averaging approximately 18%.
Capital Expenditures
A summary of MAA's capital expenditures and Funds Available for Distribution (FAD) for the three and six months ended June 30, 2023 and 2022 is set forth below (dollars in millions, except per Share data):
A reconciliation of FFO, Core FFO, Core AFFO and FAD to Net income available for MAA common shareholders, and discussion of the components of FFO, Core FFO, Core AFFO and FAD, can be found later in this release.
Balance Sheet and Financing Activities
As of June 30, 2023, MAA had $1.4 billion of combined cash and available capacity under MAALP's unsecured revolving credit facility. MAALP refers to Mid-America Apartments, L.P., which is MAA's operating partnership.
Dividends and distributions paid on shares of common stock and noncontrolling interests during the second quarter of 2023 were $167.7 million, as compared to $129.0 million for the same period in the prior year.
Balance sheet highlights as of June 30, 2023 are summarized below (dollars in billions):
A reconciliation of Net Debt to Unsecured notes payable and Secured notes payable and a reconciliation of Adjusted EBITDAre to Net income, along with discussion of the components of Net Debt and Adjusted EBITDAre, can be found later in this release.
118th Consecutive Quarterly Common Dividend Declared
MAA declared its 118th consecutive quarterly common dividend, which will be paid on July 31, 2023 to holders of record on July 14, 2023. The current annual dividend rate is $5.60 per common share. The timing and amount of future dividends will depend on actual cash flows from operations, MAA's financial condition, capital requirements, the annual distribution requirements under the REIT provisions of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 and other factors as MAA's Board of Directors deems relevant. MAA's Board of Directors may modify the dividend policy from time to time.
2023 Earnings and Same Store Portfolio Guidance
MAA is updating its prior 2023 guidance for Earnings per common share, Core FFO per Share and Core AFFO per Share. MAA expects to update its full year 2023 Earnings per common share, Core FFO per Share and Core AFFO per Share guidance on a quarterly basis.
FFO, Core FFO and Core AFFO are non-GAAP financial measures. Acquisition and disposition activity materially affects depreciation and capital gains or losses, which combined, generally represent the majority of the difference between Net income available for common shareholders and FFO. As discussed in the definitions of non-GAAP financial measures found later in this release, MAA's definition of FFO is in accordance with the National Association of Real Estate Investment Trusts', or NAREIT's, definition, and Core FFO represents FFO further adjusted for items that are not considered part of MAA's core business operations. MAA believes that Core FFO is helpful in understanding operating performance in that Core FFO excludes not only depreciation expense of real estate assets and certain other non-routine items, but it also excludes certain items that by their nature are not comparable over periods and therefore tend to obscure actual operating performance.
MAA expects Core FFO for the third quarter of 2023 to be in the range of $2.18 to $2.34 per Share, or $2.26 per Share at the midpoint. MAA does not forecast Earnings per common share on a quarterly basis as MAA generally cannot predict the timing of forecasted acquisition and disposition activity within a particular quarter (rather than during the course of the full year). Additional details and guidance items are provided in the Supplemental Data to this release.
Our property and casualty insurance programs renewed on July 1, 2023 with a total premium increase of approximately 20%, in line with prior guidance.
Supplemental Material and Conference Call
Supplemental data to this release can be found on the "For Investors" page of the MAA website at www.maac.com. MAA will host a conference call to further discuss second quarter results on July 27, 2023, at 9:00 AM Central Time. The conference call-in number is 877-830-2597. You may also join the live webcast of the conference call by accessing the "For Investors" page of the MAA website at www.maac.com. MAA's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) are filed under the registrant names of Mid-America Apartment Communities, Inc. and Mid-America Apartments, L.P.
About MAA
MAA, an S&P 500 company, is a real estate investment trust (REIT) focused on delivering full-cycle and superior investment performance for shareholders through the ownership, management, acquisition, development and redevelopment of quality apartment communities primarily in the Southeast, Southwest and Mid-Atlantic regions of the United States. As of June 30, 2023, MAA had ownership interest in 101,986 apartment units, including communities currently in development, across 16 states and the District of Columbia. For further details, please visit the MAA website at www.maac.com or contact Investor Relations at investor.relations@maac.com, or via mail at MAA, 6815 Poplar Ave., Suite 500, Germantown, TN 38138, Attn: Investor Relations.
Forward-Looking Statements
Sections of this release contain forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, with respect to our expectations for future periods. Forward-looking statements do not discuss historical fact, but instead include statements related to expectations, projections, intentions or other items related to the future. Such forward-looking statements include, without limitation, statements regarding expected operating performance and results, property stabilizations, property acquisition and disposition activity, joint venture activity, development and renovation activity and other capital expenditures, and capital raising and financing activity, as well as lease pricing, revenue and expense growth, occupancy, interest rate and other economic expectations. Words such as "expects," "anticipates," "intends," "plans," "believes," "seeks," "estimates," "forecasts," "projects," "assumes," "will," "may," "could," "should," "budget," "target," "outlook," "proforma," "opportunity," "guidance" and variations of such words and similar expressions are intended to identify such forward-looking statements. Such forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors, as described below, which may cause our actual results, performance or achievements to be materially different from the results of operations, financial conditions or plans expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Although we believe that the assumptions underlying the forward-looking statements contained herein are reasonable, any of the assumptions could be inaccurate, and therefore such forward-looking statements included in this release may not prove to be accurate. In light of the significant uncertainties inherent in the forward-looking statements included herein, the inclusion of such information should not be regarded as a representation by us or any other person that the results or conditions described in such statements or our objectives and plans will be achieved.
The following factors, among others, could cause our actual results, performance or achievements to differ materially from those expressed or implied in the forward-looking statements:
- inability to generate sufficient cash flows due to unfavorable economic and market conditions, changes in supply and/or demand, competition, uninsured losses, changes in tax and housing laws, or other factors;
- exposure to risks inherent in investments in a single industry and sector;
- adverse changes in real estate markets, including, but not limited to, the extent of future demand for multifamily units in our significant markets, barriers of entry into new markets which we may seek to enter in the future, limitations on our ability to increase or collect rental rates, competition, our ability to identify and consummate attractive acquisitions or development projects on favorable terms, our ability to consummate any planned dispositions in a timely manner on acceptable terms, and our ability to reinvest sale proceeds in a manner that generates favorable returns;
- failure of development communities to be completed within budget and on a timely basis, if at all, to lease-up as anticipated or to achieve anticipated results;
- unexpected capital needs;
- material changes in operating costs, including real estate taxes, utilities and insurance costs, due to inflation and other factors;
- inability to obtain appropriate insurance coverage at reasonable rates, or at all, or losses from catastrophes in excess of our insurance coverage;
- ability to obtain financing at favorable rates, if at all, or refinance existing debt as it matures;
- level and volatility of interest or capitalization rates or capital market conditions;
- the effect of any rating agency actions on the cost and availability of new debt financing;
- the impact of adverse developments affecting the U.S. or global banking industry, including bank failures and liquidity concerns, which could cause continued or worsening economic and market volatility, and regulatory responses thereto;
- significant change in the mortgage financing market or other factors that would cause single-family housing or other alternative housing options, either as an owned or rental product, to become a more significant competitive product;
- ability to continue to satisfy complex rules in order to maintain our status as a REIT for federal income tax purposes, the ability of MAALP to satisfy the rules to maintain its status as a partnership for federal income tax purposes, the ability of our taxable REIT subsidiaries to maintain their status as such for federal income tax purposes, and our ability and the ability of our subsidiaries to operate effectively within the limitations imposed by these rules;
- inability to attract and retain qualified personnel;
- cyber liability or potential liability for breaches of our or our service providers' information technology systems, or business operations disruptions;
- potential liability for environmental contamination;
- changes in the legal requirements we are subject to, or the imposition of new legal requirements, that adversely affect our operations;
- extreme weather and natural disasters;
- disease outbreaks and other public health events and measures that are taken by federal, state, and local governmental authorities in response to such outbreaks and events;
- impact of climate change on our properties or operations;
- legal proceedings or class action lawsuits;
- impact of reputational harm caused by negative press or social media postings of our actions or policies, whether or not warranted;
- compliance costs associated with numerous federal, state and local laws and regulations; and
- other risks identified in this release and in reports we file with the SEC or in other documents that we publicly disseminate.
New factors may also emerge from time to time that could have a material adverse effect on our business. Except as required by law, we undertake no obligation to publicly update or revise forward-looking statements contained in this release to reflect events, circumstances or changes in expectations after the date of this release.
NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES
Adjusted EBITDAre
For purposes of calculations in this release, Adjusted Earnings Before Interest, Income Taxes, Depreciation and Amortization for real estate, or Adjusted EBITDAre, represents EBITDAre further adjusted for items that are not considered part of MAA's core operations such as adjustments related to the fair value of the embedded derivative in the MAA Series I preferred shares, gain or loss on sale of non-depreciable assets, gain or loss on investments, casualty related (recoveries) charges, net, gain or loss on debt extinguishment, legal costs and settlements, net and COVID-19 related costs. As an owner and operator of real estate, MAA considers Adjusted EBITDAre to be an important measure of performance from core operations because Adjusted EBITDAre does not include various income and expense items that are not indicative of operating performance. MAA's computation of Adjusted EBITDAre may differ from the methodology utilized by other companies to calculate Adjusted EBITDAre. Adjusted EBITDAre should not be considered as an alternative to Net income as an indicator of operating performance.
Core Adjusted Funds from Operations (Core AFFO)
Core AFFO is composed of Core FFO less recurring capital expenditures. Because net income attributable to noncontrolling interests is added back, Core AFFO, when used in this release, represents Core AFFO attributable to common shareholders and unitholders. Core AFFO should not be considered as an alternative to Net income available for MAA common shareholders as an indicator of operating performance. As an owner and operator of real estate, MAA considers Core AFFO to be an important measure of performance from operations because Core AFFO measures the ability to control revenues, expenses and recurring capital expenditures.
Core Funds from Operations (Core FFO)
Core FFO represents FFO as adjusted for items that are not considered part of MAA's core business operations such as adjustments related to the fair value of the embedded derivative in the MAA Series I preferred shares, gain or loss on sale of non-depreciable assets, gain or loss on investments, net of tax, casualty related (recoveries) charges, net, gain or loss on debt extinguishment, legal costs and settlements, net, COVID-19 related costs, mark-to-market debt adjustments and other non-core items. Because net income attributable to noncontrolling interests is added back, Core FFO, when used in this release, represents Core FFO attributable to common shareholders and unitholders. While MAA's definition of Core FFO may be similar to others in the industry, MAA's methodology for calculating Core FFO may differ from that utilized by other REITs and, accordingly, may not be comparable to such other REITs. Core FFO should not be considered as an alternative to Net income available for MAA common shareholders as an indicator of operating performance. MAA believes that Core FFO is helpful in understanding its core operating performance between periods in that it removes certain items that by their nature are not comparable over periods and therefore tend to obscure actual operating performance.
EBITDA
For purposes of calculations in this release, Earnings Before Interest, Income Taxes, Depreciation and Amortization, or EBITDA, is composed of net income plus depreciation and amortization, interest expense, and income taxes. As an owner and operator of real estate, MAA considers EBITDA to be an important measure of performance from core operations because EBITDA does not include various expense items that are not indicative of operating performance. EBITDA should not be considered as an alternative to Net income as an indicator of operating performance.
EBITDAre
For purposes of calculations in this release, Earnings Before Interest, Income Taxes, Depreciation and Amortization for real estate, or EBITDAre, is composed of EBITDA further adjusted for the gain or loss on sale of depreciable asset sales and adjustments to reflect MAA's share of EBITDAre of an unconsolidated affiliate. As an owner and operator of real estate, MAA considers EBITDAre to be an important measure of performance from core operations because EBITDAre does not include various expense items that are not indicative of operating performance. While MAA's definition of EBITDAre is in accordance with NAREIT's definition, it may differ from the methodology utilized by other companies to calculate EBITDAre. EBITDAre should not be considered as an alternative to Net income as an indicator of operating performance.
Funds Available for Distribution (FAD)
FAD is composed of Core FFO less total capital expenditures, excluding development spending, property acquisitions, capital expenditures relating to significant casualty losses that management expects to be reimbursed by insurance proceeds and corporate related capital expenditures. Because net income attributable to noncontrolling interests is added back, FAD, when used in this release, represents FAD attributable to common shareholders and unitholders. FAD should not be considered as an alternative to Net income available for MAA common shareholders as an indicator of operating performance. As an owner and operator of real estate, MAA considers FAD to be an important measure of performance from core operations because FAD measures the ability to control revenues, expenses and capital expenditures.
Funds From Operations (FFO)
FFO represents net income available for MAA common shareholders (calculated in accordance with GAAP) excluding gain or loss on disposition of operating properties and asset impairment, plus depreciation and amortization of real estate assets, net income attributable to noncontrolling interests, and adjustments for joint ventures. Because net income attributable to noncontrolling interests is added back, FFO, when used in this release, represents FFO attributable to common shareholders and unitholders. While MAA's definition of FFO is in accordance with NAREIT's definition, it may differ from the methodology for calculating FFO utilized by other companies and, accordingly, may not be comparable to such other companies. FFO should not be considered as an alternative to Net income available for MAA common shareholders as an indicator of operating performance. MAA believes that FFO is helpful in understanding operating performance in that FFO excludes depreciation and amortization of real estate assets. MAA believes that GAAP historical cost depreciation of real estate assets is generally not correlated with changes in the value of those assets, whose value does not diminish predictably over time, as historical cost depreciation implies.
Gross Assets
Gross Assets represents Total assets plus Accumulated depreciation. MAA believes that Gross Assets can be used as a helpful tool in evaluating its balance sheet positions. MAA believes that GAAP historical cost depreciation of real estate assets is generally not correlated with changes in the value of those assets, whose value does not diminish predictably over time, as historical cost depreciation implies.
NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES (Continued)
Gross Real Estate Assets
Gross Real Estate Assets represents Real estate assets, net plus Accumulated depreciation, Cash and cash equivalents and 1031(b) exchange proceeds included in Restricted cash. MAA believes that Gross Real Estate Assets can be used as a helpful tool in evaluating its balance sheet positions. MAA believes that GAAP historical cost depreciation of real estate assets is generally not correlated with changes in the value of those assets, whose value does not diminish predictably over time, as historical cost depreciation implies.
Net Debt
Net Debt represents Unsecured notes payable and Secured notes payable less Cash and cash equivalents and 1031(b) exchange proceeds included in Restricted cash. MAA believes Net Debt is a helpful tool in evaluating its debt position.
Net Operating Income (NOI)
Net Operating Income represents Rental and other property revenues less Total property operating expenses, excluding depreciation and amortization, for all properties held during the period, regardless of their status as held for sale. NOI should not be considered as an alternative to Net income available for MAA common shareholders. MAA believes NOI is a helpful tool in evaluating operating performance because it measures the core operations of property performance by excluding corporate level expenses and other items not related to property operating performance.
Non-Same Store and Other NOI
Non-Same Store and Other NOI represents Rental and other property revenues less Total property operating expenses, excluding depreciation and amortization, for all properties classified within the Non-Same Store and Other Portfolio during the period. Non-Same Store and Other NOI includes all storm-related expenses related to hurricanes. Non-Same Store and Other NOI should not be considered as an alternative to Net income available for MAA common shareholders. MAA believes Non-Same Store and Other NOI is a helpful tool in evaluating operating performance because it measures the core operations of property performance by excluding corporate level expenses and other items not related to property operating performance.
Same Store NOI
Same Store NOI represents Rental and other property revenues less Total property operating expenses, excluding depreciation and amortization, for all properties classified within the Same Store Portfolio during the period. Same Store NOI excludes storm-related expenses related to hurricanes. Same Store NOI should not be considered as an alternative to Net income available for MAA common shareholders. MAA believes Same Store NOI is a helpful tool in evaluating operating performance because it measures the core operations of property performance by excluding corporate level expenses and other items not related to property operating performance.
OTHER KEY DEFINITIONS
Average Effective Rent per Unit
Average Effective Rent per Unit represents the average of gross rent amounts after the effect of leasing concessions for occupied units plus prevalent market rates asked for unoccupied units, divided by the total number of units. Leasing concessions represent discounts to the current market rate. MAA believes average effective rent is a helpful measurement in evaluating average pricing. It does not represent actual rental revenue collected per unit.
Average Physical Occupancy
Average Physical Occupancy represents the average of the daily physical occupancy for an applicable period.
Development Communities
Communities remain identified as development until certificates of occupancy are obtained for all units under development. Once all units are delivered and available for occupancy, the community moves into the Lease-up Communities portfolio.
Lease-up Communities
New acquisitions acquired during lease-up and newly developed communities remain in the Lease-up Communities portfolio until stabilized. Communities are considered stabilized when achieving 90% average physical occupancy for 90 days.
Non-Same Store and Other Portfolio
Non-Same Store and Other Portfolio includes recently acquired communities, communities in development or lease-up, communities that have been disposed of or identified for disposition, communities that have experienced a significant casualty loss, stabilized communities that do not meet the requirements defined by the Same Store Portfolio, retail properties and commercial properties.
Resident Turnover
Resident turnover represents resident move outs excluding transfers within the Same Store Portfolio as a percentage of expiring leases on a rolling twelve month basis as of the end of the reported quarter.
Same Store Portfolio
MAA reviews its Same Store Portfolio at the beginning of each calendar year, or as significant transactions or events warrant. Communities are generally added into the Same Store Portfolio if they were owned and stabilized at the beginning of the previous year. Communities are considered stabilized when achieving 90% average physical occupancy for 90 days. Communities that have been approved by MAA's Board of Directors for disposition are excluded from the Same Store Portfolio. Communities that have experienced a significant casualty loss are also excluded from the Same Store Portfolio.
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Human Resource Standards Institute (HRSI) certifications prove that an organization's HR practices adhere to International Organization for Standardization (ISO) guidance.
MILWAUKEE, June 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Circa is one of only eight companies worldwide that has earned ISO: 30415:2021 Human Resources and Management – Diversity & Inclusion organizational certification proving that it not only is a global leader in Human Resource Technology but also adheres to globally accepted D&I standards. This certification from the Human Resource Standards Institute℠ (HRSI℠) demonstrates Circa's commitment to continual improvement in Human Resources (HR) and D&I in the workplace. Through the association with ISO, Circa continues to thrive as the leader in D&I practices across national boundaries and industry sectors.
The accomplishment is yet another milestone for Circa, according to Roselle Rogers, Executive Director of DEI Strategy at Circa, now part of Mitratech. "We are pleased to be able to show the Human Resource Technology Industry and the greater business world that we make D&I a priority and "walk the walk" by backing our stated commitments with action," she said.
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Using its own best practices and diversity recruiting software, Circa increased workforce ethnicity 200% over the course of 24 months, raising ethnicity from 13% to 28.5% and aligning with the Greater Milwaukee area benchmark. The software product helped create diverse slates and build relationships with community-based organizations. Developing a series of best practices, internal HR professionals revamped job descriptions and created hiring manager guides to eliminate bias in the hiring process.
Globally, job seekers, customers, investors, and governmental agencies increasingly demand that business practices and relationships are informed by D&I principles. The HRSI certification process was developed to support ISO 30415:2021 HRM – D&I, which leverages ISO guidance on D&I specifically for organizations. The standard was developed by global HR professionals and approved by more than 30 member countries responsible for the development of HRM standards.
HRSI is a subsidiary of HRCI®, the premier HR credentialing and learning organization with more than 45 years of leadership in HR. The organization has set the global standard for HR expertise and excellence through its commitment to the development and advancement of businesspeople in the people business. As a subsidiary of HRCI, HRSI provides organizational certifications built on ISO standards for HR departments.
To learn more about HRSI and the path to certification, visit https://www.hrsi.org.
About Circa
Circa is a catalyst for 21st-century companies to build high-performing diverse teams based on research that shows companies want to shift from diversity as a program to diversity as a business strategy. The companies' robust portfolio of software solutions and unparalleled industry expertise give employers the tools and knowledge they need to radically change how they approach talent acquisition and management. The company was founded in 1994, has 5000+ customers, 15,500 community partner relationships, and in 2022 posted 8M+ jobs through its network of 600+ online employment websites. Learn more at Circaworks.com.
About HRSISM
HRSISM is headquartered in Alexandria, Va., and develops and offers organizational certifications that are based on International Organization for Standardization (ISO) human resources management (HRM) standards. It is a subsidiary of HRCI® and leverages HRCI's expertise in credentialing and learning for the human resources profession. Through HRSI certification, organizations discover globally accepted HRM best practices and utilize that knowledge in the development of HR processes that adhere to those standards. Learn more at www.hrsi.org.
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Having managed a nearly $1 billion business in the world's largest orthopedic market, Teevan brings 20+ years of experience to help Formus improve patient lives
AUCKLAND, New Zealand, May 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Formus Labs, creator of the world's first fully-automated 3D planner for joint replacement surgeries, today announced it has hired Polly Teevan as Chief Marketing Officer. Teevan will oversee global commercial and marketing strategy, and lead Formus to expand its presence in the US and international markets leveraging her deep customer relationships, industry knowledge and commercial experience.
Teevan was previously North America Director of Hip Marketing for DePuy Synthes Companies, the orthopedics company of Johnson & Johnson, where she was responsible for leading a high-performing team that delivered impressive strategies and results for customers and patients. During her time with DePuy Synthes, she held roles of increasing responsibility both in the US and global markets including upstream, downstream and M&A leadership roles over a 20+ year career at Johnson & Johnson.
"After spending time with the Formus Labs team, getting to know their technology, pipeline, vision and most importantly, their culture, this career move was an easy decision," said Teevan. "I am eager to contribute to this amazing team, leveraging the depth of my experience, all in the service of advancing patient care and improving outcomes."
"We're thrilled to bring Polly onboard, as her deep experience in the orthopedic industry leading high-performing teams both in and outside the US will be a critical asset to Formus' global expansion," said Dr. Ju Zhang, founder and CEO of Formus Labs. "She has an innate understanding of what matters to patients and customers alike, putting them both at the core of any strategic planning. Customer and patient-centric planning is a fundamental value of Formus, which makes Teevan a natural fit for the company."
Formus is ushering in the future of orthopedic planning by fully automating the joint replacement planning process. It uses artificial intelligence and biomechanics to produce fully interactive 3D models to pinpoint the size and orientation required before a patient ever enters the operating room. It also allows surgeons to work on cases remotely at any hospital anywhere in the world, significantly reducing patient wait times, improving overall workflow, and ultimately creating better outcomes for patients.
About Formus Labs
Formus Labs is the creator of the world's first fully-automated 3D planner for joint replacement surgeries. Formus Labs has core capabilities in computational biomechanics, artificial intelligence and software engineering, bringing together these key elements to deliver cutting-edge orthopedic solutions. Founded from within the world-renowned Auckland Bioengineering Institute, Formus empowers surgeons to improve the lives of patients worldwide. For more information, visit formuslabs.com.
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Resolution From CBIS And LGIM Calls for Better Insight into Energy Giant's Potential Liabilities
CHICAGO, May 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Christian Brothers Investment Services, Inc. (CBIS), a leading investment management firm and Registered Investment Advisor to Catholic investors around the world, today announced that a shareholder resolution co-led by the company and Legal & General Investment Management (LGIM) will go to a vote at the Exxon Annual General Meeting on May 31, 2023.
The resolution – Item 12 – Report on Asset Retirement Obligations (AROs) Under IEA NZE Scenario – requests the Exxon board to fully disclose the quantitative impact of the International Energy Agency (IEA) The Net Zero Emissions by 2050 Scenario (NZE) on all of its asset retirement obligations (AROs).
On May 19, Reuters reported that proxy advisor Glass Lewis backed the initiative, concluding Exxon could face material financial risks from the net-zero scenario.
Last year, a majority of Exxon's shareholders voted for a CBIS resolution seeking an audited report assessing the financial impact of the IEA NZE assumptions, including future asset retirement obligations. According to John Geissinger, CBIS' Chief Investment Officer, Exxon's disclosures still fail to provide investors sufficient insight into how retirement costs might accelerate and how large those costs might be.
"Investors have demonstrated their concerns about the potential impacts of the energy transition on Exxon, particularly in cases where the company has an obligation to retire an asset but records no costs on the balance sheet today," says Geissinger. "We're basically just asking the company to provide the total cost of meeting its potential liabilities."
Michael Marks, Head of Investment Stewardship and Responsible Investment Integration, LGIM, added, "By filing this proposal, we are seeking greater clarity into the costs associated with the retirement of Exxon's assets, in the event of an accelerated energy transition. We believe such level of disclosure is imperative for investors to better evaluate long-term risks and economic viability of the business in a carbon constrained future."
Co-filers of Item 12 include British Columbia Investment Management Corporation, Benedictine Sisters of Boerne, Texas, Maryknoll Sisters, School Sisters of Notre Dame Central Pacific Province, and School Sisters of Notre Dame Cooperative Investment Fund.
For an outline of why the resolution would be vital for shareholders and how the company's disclosures do not fulfill the requests set out in the Proposal, see our Proxy Exempt Solicitation.
About CBIS
Christian Brothers Investment Services, Inc. is a Catholic, socially responsible investment management firm and Registered Investment Advisor. A trusted partner to Catholic investors around the world, CBIS offers Catholic Responsible Investments Funds (CRI Funds) and CBIS Global Funds. The funds are managed in accordance with CBIS' Catholic Responsible Investment principles to provide Catholic investors sound financial returns while remaining faithful to the moral and social teachings of the Church. Founded in 1981 by the De La Salle Christian Brothers, CBIS engages third-party institutional investment firms to actively sub-advise its portfolios. As of 3/31/2023, the firm was responsible for the management of $9.8 billion in assets. Headquartered in Chicago, CBIS has offices in Rome and Madrid. For more information, visit cbisonline.com, or call 877-550-2247.
About LGIM
Legal & General Investment Management is one of Europe's largest asset managers and a major global investor, with total assets under management of £1.2 trillion ($1.4tn, €1.4tn, CHF 1.4tn). We work with a wide range of global clients, including pension schemes, sovereign wealth funds, fund distributors and retail investors. For more than 50 years, we have built our business through understanding what matters most to our clients and transforming this insight into valuable, accessible investment products and solutions. We provide investment expertise across the full spectrum of asset classes including fixed income, equities, commercial property, and cash. Our capabilities range from index-tracking and active strategies to liquidity management and liability-based risk management solutions.
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Family was shot in murder-suicide minutes before being evicted from foreclosed home, sheriff says
CLERMONT COUNTY, Ohio (WXIX/Gray news) - Investigators believe Theresa Cain shot her family members, killing three of them, just minutes before deputies arrived to serve them with eviction papers and they were put out of their foreclosed home, Sheriff Steve Leahy said Thursday.
The eviction was the culmination of a long history of financial problems for the family and appears to be the motive of the murder-suicide that left a total of four relatives dead and a fifth fighting for her life, he said.
“It is tragic and unnecessary,” Leahy said. “’What can we do to keep this from happening again?’ Well, I’m just not that sure that we can. When people are in crisis, it’s not as easy as just reaching out and saying, ‘I need help.’ They are spiraling. Nothing makes sense.
“What we see here, you can’t make sense of this. Murder is a senseless thing, but then you throw in suicide and the homicide of your family. It’s all very sad. This lady had been totally cooperative the entire time. "
[4 dead, 1 critical after potential murder-suicide in Clermont County, sheriff says]
When deputies pulled up to the family home on Riebel Ridge Road in Ohio Township around 9:40 a.m. Monday, Theresa Cain was standing on the patio outside, the sheriff said.
Deputies expected no issues. They had checked with her before Monday to ensure all would go smoothly.
She told them she still had a few things left to pack and requested a few extra hours but would be ready by 10 a.m.
She also assured deputies the family had a place to go.
But as soon as she saw them approaching, she quickly went inside, the sheriff said. One of the deputies thought that was weird and immediately knocked on the front and then back doors.
No one answered.
The deputy stepped inside the home and called out to her, announcing the sheriff’s office was there.
He heard a muffled “No, no, no, no,” the sheriff recalled, followed by a quick succession of gunfire.
She fired five gunshots, ones they now believe were meant to keep deputies away - and then turned the gun on herself.
Deputies found her dead inside, along with her 13-year-old son, Ethan Cain; her husband, Steven Cain, 50, and her 74-year-old father, William Felton.
Samantha Cain, 20, was critically hurt and remains in critical condition at the University of Cincinnati Medical Center.
Not a thing was packed, leading investigators to believe Theresa Cain hid the eviction from her family right up until she killed them, the sheriff said.
Detectives found a .38-caliber revolver they believe Theresa Cain used to kill her husband first.
He was found on a downstairs sofa.
The others, including Theresa Cain, were found upstairs.
The sheriff said their investigation determined the victims were awake when they were killed and likely were aware of what was happening.
They also believe Theresa Cain shot them just minutes before deputies arrived.
The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives is now tracing the weapon to see who owned it.
“You would think,” the sheriff said, “there would be resources for someone like them, but I think she kept this a very close secret. Hopefully, Samantha recovers and can help fill in some blanks.”
In May 2022, Freedom Mortgage Corporation foreclosed on the home the family lived in since moving to the area from Connecticut in 2015, according to court filings and the sheriff.
It was sold at a sheriff’s sale last fall back to the mortgage company, who hired a crew to remove the family’s belongings from the property, county officials said.
The tragedy has hit the community and New Richmond School District hard.
Both Cain children attended New Richmond schools. Samantha Cain graduated from New Richmond High School, and Ethan Cain was a student at New Richmond Middle School.
Counselors have been at the schools all week.
The middle school students are lovingly memorializing Ethan with handwritten notes and pictures that fill a bulletin board in the hallway.
Superintendent Tracey Miller was at the middle school again Thursday, talking with students at dismissal time.
“Today was more normal than yesterday and yesterday was more normal than the day before,” he said. “It will get better day by day. They had a ‘Wear Blue Day for Ethan Day” yesterday. And they are still adding to the bulletin board.
“I think the hardest thing is we’ll always have that question: could we have seen something? Is there something we could have done to make a difference in that family’s life? And we’ll just never know.”
He said Ethan was a “little bit quiet but a nice, polite young man. He was very conscientious. He just really wanted to do a good job on his assignments and get them all done, and he made sure they were done. He would get upset with himself and (his teachers) would say ‘That’s OK. We’ll make this work.
“He took over a piece of people’s hearts here at the middle school. There was no shortage of Ethan stories. You just talk and remember some of the better times, and the importance of taking care of your loved ones. Nobody’s promised tomorrow. Look out for each other.”
Samantha’s sorority sisters at Northern Kentucky University established a GoFundMe account to help pay for her medical care.
Some of the New Richmond School District student groups are going to get behind the fund, the superintendent says.
“Samantha currently remains in critical condition in the hospital, and we would like to try and raise money for any expenses that she might face when she wakes up,” one of the Go Fund Me organizers, Kalie Clark, wrote on the page.
“Any donations and prayers that you can offer are greatly appreciated as we want to do everything that we can to be there for her during this time. Thank you.”
So far, more than $21,000 has been raised toward the $25,000 goal.
Many donations are in small amounts, from $5 and up. The top donor, who is anonymous, gave $1,000.
An Amelia coffee shop and its workers also helped out: $200 from “Annette DiTommaso and the Team at BIGGBY Amelia” and $100 from “Mills Family Biggby Coffee Stores.”
Clark thanked everyone in the latest update on the GoFundMe page.
“We are overwhelmed and overjoyed with the amount of support being given to Samantha! While she is still in the hospital and listed under critical condition, we know that once she wakes up this will mean so incredibly much to her.
“We are still unsure of what exactly happened as Samantha has not been conscious thus far, however, we are just extremely grateful to see the community come together and support her in this way. Our goal is to raise as much money for her as possible for her to use for whatever expenses she will face once she is awake as her life will have been changed completely. Please continue to share this link for donations, please continue to pray for this sweet girl, and please continue to give what you can.”
Steven Cain was known as the lead singer of a local band, “Critical Khaos, which plays groove/thrash metal music, according to the band’s website.
Editor’s note: Help is available for those in distress. The 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline provides 24/7, free and confidential support.
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A community by artists, for artists
NEW YORK, Nov. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Sky Swans, the creative platform and community aimed at forging NFTs, digital artists, and music into the real world, announced its brand launch today.
The first of its kind, The Sky Swans, will unify creators and innovators and reinforce the importance of their work, empowering creatives to harness the new blockchain technology and directly reap the rewards of their evolving craft. The use of blockchain technology eliminates the possibility of middlemen, ultimately providing greater transparency and stronger brand-consumer engagement for creatives.
"We view our platform as the gateway between artists and consumers," said The Sky Swans co-founders, Alexander Jackson, Patrick Kaldone, and Ian Reilly. "Our goal is to develop a culture-centered community where creatives can venture into Web3 while also learning and supporting one another."
Alexander Jackson (The Sky Swans co-founder and founder of Gourmet Records), Patrick Kaldone (The Sky Swans co-founder and producer to the stars, most recently Gucci Mane, DaBaby, and Moneybagg Yo), and Ian Reilly (The Sky Swans co-founder and ten-year Key Engineer at New York Philharmonic) connected on their shared passion for the arts and working with other creators and artists, and their goal to protect them, as well as the music industry, through blockchain technology.
"In a world that is unkind to independent artists, I was thrilled to see a team of creatives come together to build a new system that supports artists and creativity with no strings attached. Everybody loves music, but rarely do people come through to support artists monetarily in a fair and transparent partnership; The Sky Swans do," said Jessica Paige, Co-Founder of Rareform and former Co-GM and Head of Digital of Mom + Pop Music.
With 10% of the revenue from November's minting, the co-founders will create a scholarship fund, the Solar Skolarship, for independent artists. Throughout the year, The Sky Swans will vote on artists' project submissions year round with swan holders being given the first consideration for grants to create and/or complete their projects. Winners will fly out and receive studio time in either Los Angeles, New York, Paris, or Philadelphia, in addition to receiving guidance and social media support from The Sky Swans.
The Sky Swans forge NFTs, digital art, and music into the real world through both a platform and community, founded by Alexander Jackson, Patrick Kaldone, and Ian Reily. By unifying creators and innovators, and reinforcing the importance of their work, The Sky Swans hope to empower creatives to harness the new blockchain technology and directly reap the rewards of their evolving craft. For more information, visit The Sky Swans and follow The Sky Swans on Twitter and Discord.
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Which bird toys are best?
Keeping a bird at home can be a wonderful experience. Birds provide companionship and entertainment. But what happens when you leave the house? When your bird is home alone, it needs appropriate stimulation to prevent it from becoming bored. Bored birds can develop destructive behaviors and may even engage in self-harm, plucking feathers and gnawing on their cage so much that their beaks wear down.
Fortunately, well-designed bird toys can keep your bird engaged and happy when there is no one else around. A great option is the Featherland Paradise Knots N Blocks Bird Toy, which is large and durable enough for oversized birds to use.
Bird toy considerations
Bird size and personality
You should select bird toys based on your bird’s size and playtime personality. Larger birds who prefer aggressive and active play need larger toys with multiple materials to hang on or chew.
Smaller, more timid birds would be scared of a loud, clanking toy. Size down for birds that prefer something smaller than them or nearer their size, and choose quiet materials.
Materials
The materials should be durable enough to stand up to rough play. For the most engagement, choose a toy with many different materials that can include:
- Wood
- Natural fiber and material
- Metal
- Leather
- Plastic
Hand toys vs. hanging toys
You’ll select different toys depending on when your bird plays with them.
- Hand toys: When it’s time for you to bond with your feathered friend, hand toys can help. These let you interact with your bird safely and in an engaging way.
- Hanging toys: Hanging toys are designed for solo play in the cage. These relieve the boredom that can lead to damaging physical behaviors and poor mental health.
Bird toy features
For features to look for, the number one feature is safe materials.
Safe woods include:
- Pine
- Balsa
- Birch
- Basswood
- Poplar
- Maple
- Walnut
- Ash
- Elm
Any color should be added with safe dyes, not paint that can chip. Never purchase a toy made of pressure-treated wood. If you add natural branches to your bird cage, scrub them thoroughly and ensure they’re completely dry before adding them to the cage.
If your bird toy has a rope, it should be 100% natural fiber such as cotton, hemp or sisal. Never use nylon blend ropes, and remove the toy when the rope becomes frayed.
Chains should be safely welded and not have open links, and all fasteners should be secure with no sharp edges. To prevent rust, metal pieces should be powder coated or bare with bird-safe sealant.
Acrylic toys can be indestructible, but you should select other types of plastic thoughtfully. Brittle plastic and large birds do not mix well, as the birds can easily break them.
Finally, leather is safe for birds but should be vegetable tanned and not dyed with toxic colorants.
Which bird toys are best?
Featherland Paradise Knots N Blocks Bird Toy
It features chunky wooden blocks and bird-safe rope for hours of entertainment. This toy is available in sizes that range from extra small to XXL. The largest sizes are sturdy enough for big birds to climb and play on. Sold by Amazon
Super Bird Creations Wiggles and Wafers Bird Toy
This toy is best for medium birds such as conures and ringnecks. Acrylic wiggle beads and translucent pacifiers are paired with wood parts for chewing and aggressive play. All components are bird safe and designed to keep boredom at bay. Sold by Amazon and Chewy
Planet Pleasures Large Spiked Pinata Toy
Just like a child’s birthday surprise, all-natural palm leaves are woven and filled with shreddable stuffing. Your bird will have hours of fun chewing into the middle and playing with what’s inside. It is available in four sizes and is made of renewable, recyclable materials. Sold by Amazon and Chewy
JW Pet Company Activitoy Disco Ball Small Bird Toy
This simple disco ball with tiny reflective squares attracts and engages your bird. There’s a bell at the end of the disco ball for more playtime fun. It’s perfect for cockatiels, parakeets and other smaller birds. Sold by Amazon
Bonka Bird Toys 1969 Spoon Delight
This toy is great for medium or large birds who prefer rough play. Colorful acrylic rings and stainless steel spoons attach to chain links that you can hang horizontally or vertically. It can support a bird who likes to hang on its toys and is good for all life stages. Sold by Amazon and Chewy
Iovyococo Bird Shredding Foraging Toys
Treat your bird friend to this assortment of shredder toys made from loofah, rattan balls and wood stuffed with crinkly paper. They satisfy your bird’s natural instinct for chewing and shredding. The toys are handwoven and designs vary. Sold by Amazon
Super Bird Creations Wicker Foraging Basket
This boredom-relieving toy is perfect for medium-size birds. This bamboo basket is stuffed with natural toy parts, including vine sticks, loofah slices and woven palm leaves. This toy promotes foraging, which gives your bird intellectual stimulation and prevents more destructive behaviors. Sold by Amazon
Skylety Store Bird Training Toys
When it is time to train your bird and teach it some tricks, this six-piece set of hand toys has you covered. It comes with a mini shopping cart, table training ring, pair of mini roller skates, bird basketball toy and two bell balls. This set is best for playing with small- or medium-size birds. Some assembly of some components is required. Sold by Amazon
Bonka Bird Toys Sola Atta Ball
This works for birds of all sizes. Sola stems are natural and dyed different colors in the center to attract your bird. They’re easy to pick up and chew. This six-pack is engaging and satisfies your bird’s need to chew. It also comes in a pack of three, too. Sold by Amazon
Super Bird Creations SB1107 Bagel Cascade Bird Toy
This toy is for large birds at all stages of their development. It features a plastic core surrounded by 24 compressed cardboard bagels. You can refill these as your bird peels them. This is sturdy enough for even large birds to hang from, too. Sold by Amazon
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Fargo pools closing soon
Published: Aug. 10, 2022 at 10:43 AM CDT|Updated: 5 minutes ago
FARGO, N.D. (Valley News Live) - Summer is about to wrap up, which means the Fargo Park District will soon be closing its outdoor pools.
The Roger G. Gress Northside Pool, Southwest Recreational Pool, and the Madison Pool & Splash Pad are set to close after Sunday, August 14.
The Island Park Pool and Davies Recreational Pool close after Sunday, August 21. The Davies Recreational Pool will reopen the weekends of Aug. 27, 28 and Sept. 3. 4 & 5 from 1 to 5 PM.
For more information, contact the Fargo Park District at 701-499-6060 or click here.
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LONDON, July 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Passport holders with the greatest global access are currently the most restricted and reluctant to enjoy their travel freedom, according to the latest results from the Henley Passport Index, which is based on exclusive and official data from the International Air Transport Association (IATA). Japan holds the number one spot on the index — the original ranking of all the world's passports according to the number of destinations their can access without a prior visa — with a record-high visa-free or visa-on-arrival score of 193, while Singapore and South Korea come in joint-2nd place, with a score of 192.
But despite the record-breaking worldwide access afforded to citizens of these three nations over the index's 17-year history, international passenger demand in the Asia-Pacific region has only reached 17% of pre-Covid levels, according to IATA's latest statistics, having hovered below 10% for most of the past two years. This figure is far behind the global trend where markets in Europe and North America have recovered to around 60% of pre-crisis travel mobility levels. Commenting in the Henley Global Mobility Report 2022 Q3, Dr Marie Owens Thomsen, Chief Economist at IATA, says passenger numbers should reach 83% of pre-pandemic levels in 2022: "By next year, many markets should see traffic reach or exceed pre-pandemic levels, while we expect this to be the case for the industry as a whole in 2024."
EU member states dominate the remaining top 10 ten spots on the latest ranking, with Germany and Spain in joint-3rd place, with access to 190 destinations visa-free. Finland, Italy, and Luxembourg follow closely behind in joint-4th place with 189 destinations, and Denmark, Netherlands, and Sweden share 5th place with their passport holders able to travel to 188 destinations worldwide without a visa. Both the UK and US have dropped down a rank, to 6th and 7th place, respectively, and Afghanistan remains at the bottom of the index, with its nationals only able to access 27 destinations worldwide visa-free. The global mobility gap between the world's most and least powerful passports now sits at an unprecedented 166 destinations.
Summer travel chaos
As US travel chaos begins to ease following the Fourth of July holiday weekend, strikes and staff shortages are forcing airlines across Europe to cancel thousands of flights, causing hours-long queues at major airports. Heathrow Airport has even told airlines to stop selling summer tickets as the UK's biggest airport struggles to cope with the rebound in air travel.
Dr Christian H. Kaelin, Chairman of Henley & Partners and the inventor of the passport index concept, says the recent surge in demand is hardly surprising: "The latest results are a heartening reminder of the very human desire for global connectivity even as some countries move toward isolationism and autarky. The shock of the pandemic was unlike anything seen in our lifetimes, and the recovery and reclamation of our travel freedoms, and our innate instinct to move and migrate will take time."
Russia increasingly isolated
Russian passport holders are more cut off from the rest of the world than ever before, as sanctions, travel bans, and airspace closures limit Russian citizens from accessing all but a few destinations in Central Asia and the Middle East. The Russian passport currently sits at 50th place on the index, with a visa-free or visa-free on arrival score of 119. However, due to airspace closures in EU member nations, Australia, Canada, Japan, New Zealand, South Korea, the US, and the UK, Russian citizens are effectively barred from traveling throughout most of the world, with the marked exceptions of Istanbul and Dubai, which have become focal transit points.
Conversely, the Ukrainian passport is currently ranked in 35th place on the index, with holders able to access 144 destinations around the world without needing a visa in advance. Ukrainians displaced by the invasion have also been granted the right to live and work in the EU for up to three years under an emergency plan in response to what has become Europe's biggest refugee crisis this century. After the European Council's recent, ground-breaking announcement awarding Ukraine candidate status, the first step towards full EU membership, the travel freedom for Ukrainian passport holders is likely to increase even further in the coming years.
UAE the clear pandemic winner
Throughout the turmoil of the past two years, one thing has remained constant: the growing strength of the UAE passport, which now sits at 15th place on the ranking, with a visa-free or visa-on-arrival score of 176. Over the past decade, the country has made unparalleled gains as the biggest climber on the index — in 2012, it sat at 64th place on the rankings, with a score of just 106. As the latest Henley Private Wealth Migration Dashboard demonstrates, the UAE has also become the focus of intense interest among affluent investors and is expected to see the highest net influx of HNWIs globally in 2022, with a forecast net increase of 4,000 — a dramatic increase of 208% versus 2019's net inflow of 1,300 and one of its largest on record.
Peaceful countries have more powerful passports
Unique research conducted by Henley & Partners comparing a country's visa-free access with its Global Peace Index score shows a strong correlation between a nation's passport power and its peacefulness. All of the nation's sitting in the top ten of the Henley Passport Index can also be found in the top ten of the Global Peace Index. Likewise, for the bottom ranking nations.
Commenting on the results in the Henley Global Mobility Report 2022 Q3, Stephen Klimczuk-Massion, Quondam Fellow of Oxford University's Saïd Business School, says: "Your passport is more than ever a calling card, which, depending on which passport you carry and where you are going, will have an impact on the kind of welcome you will receive, where you can go and how safe you will be when you get there. Now more than ever, it's a mistake to think of a passport as merely a travel document that allows you to get from A to B. The relative strength or weakness of a particular national passport directly affects the quality of life for the passport holder and may even be a matter of life and death in some circumstances."
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OMAHA, Neb., April 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Kutak Rock is pleased to announce that Buck Heim has been elected regional managing partner of the firm's offices in Omaha, Minneapolis, Chicago and Philadelphia effective April 1. He succeeds Mike Curry, who has served in the position since 2008.
"I am privileged and excited to serve in this leadership role and am committed to building on the momentum and success of the regional offices that Mike has commendably led for the past 15 years. Mike has served as a valued mentor to me throughout my career and I look forward to his continued support during this transition," remarked Heim. "Kutak Rock is home to deeply talented lawyers and professional staff who are fully committed to the firm and its clients. I look forward to working with and supporting our attorneys and staff as we continue to strategically grow our business together through exceptional service to our local, regional and national clients."
"For more than two decades, Buck has been an instrumental part of the Omaha office and has shown an unwavering commitment to client service and to working with his colleagues to enhance our firm's success," John Petr, Chair of Kutak Rock, observed. "I look forward to working with Buck in his new capacity as we focus on assisting our partners to deepen our client relationships, preserve our distinctive culture and grow our business."
Mike Curry, outgoing managing partner for the Omaha Regional Office, noted, "Having known and worked with Buck for more than 25 years, I am confident that Buck's leadership and guidance will facilitate the continued growth and expansion of our local, regional and national practices. He is a proven leader and, in the tradition and spirit of Bob Kutak, Harold Rock, George Krauss and David Jacobson, he is steeped in our culture of inclusion, mutual respect and unrelenting client service. I wish him the very best in his new role." Curry continued, "It has been an honor and a privilege to serve as the Omaha Regional Office managing partner. I am thankful to all for their trust and support over the years."
"We also want to thank Mike for his 15 years of dedication and exemplary service to Kutak Rock as Omaha Regional Managing Partner," said Petr. "His concern for and investment in the success of every member of the region, his deeply appreciated insights and guidance as a mentor, and his understanding of and commitment to the firm and its culture as a whole have had an immeasurable impact on the office and the firm."
Heim represents clients in a variety of real estate, corporate and transactional matters, with an emphasis in commercial real estate and a particular focus on healthcare-related real estate transactions. In addition to his real estate practice, Heim represents nonprofit organizations, including both private foundations and public charities, on various tax, governance and related matters.
Heim joined Kutak Rock in 1997, was elected partner in 2001 and has served in leadership roles with the firm's real estate and healthcare practice groups since 2008. Outside of Kutak Rock, Heim has most recently served on the boards of Habitat for Humanity and Marian High School and frequently represents local charitable organizations on a pro bono basis. Heim earned a B.A. from the University of Nebraska and a J.D. from the University of Nebraska College of Law. He is admitted to practice in Nebraska.
About Kutak Rock LLP
With a footprint spanning 19 offices in 14 states and the District of Columbia, Kutak Rock's 550+ attorneys work seamlessly to provide clients excellent, responsive legal services. The firm's multidisciplinary practice comprises more than 25 areas of focus and dozens of discrete specialties. For more information, see www.KutakRock.com.
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