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VANCOUVER, BC, June 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Deep-South Resources Inc. ("Deep-South" or "the Company") (TSXV: DSM) reports that the legal counsels of the Company have filed the Company's response to the defense affidavit of the Ministry of Mines and Energy of Namibia ("Ministry") on June 15, 2022.
Due to the sudden death of Mr. John Akwenye, who was the named signatory of all the Company's affidavits, the Company had requested an extension to file the response affidavit by June 15, 2022.
The Case Management hearing will be held on June 23, 2022.
The Case Management hearing serves to prepare the final hearing. Several aspects can be discussed at the Case Management hearing such as settlement prospects, number of days required for the final hearing, any issues that are likely to facilitate a just and speedy disposal of the case.
The Company will provide regular updates in this regard and any other matter concerning this situation.
Deep-South Resources is a mineral exploration and development company Deep-South growth strategy is to focus on the exploration and development of quality assets in significant mineralized trends and in proximity to infrastructure in stable countries. In using and assessing environmentally friendly technologies in the development of its copper project, Deep-South embraces the green revolution.
Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.
Information contained in this news release which are not statements of historical facts may be "forward-looking information" for the purposes of Canadian securities laws. Such forward-looking information involves risks, uncertainties and other factors that could cause actual results, performance, prospects and opportunities to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward looking information. The words "believe", "expect", "anticipate", "contemplate", "plan", "intends", "continue", "budget", "estimate", "may", "will", "schedule", "understand" and similar expressions identify forward-looking information. These forward-looking statements relate to, among other things: the Minister's refusal to renew the Company's Licence, the Company's intention to contest the Minister's decision before the Courts of Namibia and the outcome of such proceedings.
Forward-looking information is necessarily based upon a number of estimates and assumptions that, while considered reasonable by Deep-South, are inherently subject to significant technical, political, business, economic and competitive uncertainties and contingencies. Known and unknown factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking information. Factors and assumptions that could cause actual results or events to differ materially from current expectations include, among other things: political risks associated with the Company's operations in Namibia; the failure of the Namibian Government to comply with its continuing obligations under the Act to allow for the renewal of the Licence; the impact of changes in, or to the more aggressive enforcement of, laws, regulations and government practices; the inability of the Company and its subsidiaries to enforce their legal rights in certain circumstances. For additional risk factors, please see the Company's most recently filed Management Discussions & Analysis available on SEDAR at www.sedar.com.
There can be no assurances that forward-looking information and statements will prove to be accurate, as many factors and future events, both known and unknown could cause actual results, performance or achievements to vary or differ materially from the results, performance or achievements that are or may be expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements contained herein or incorporated by reference. Accordingly, all such factors should be considered carefully when making decisions with respect to Deep-South, and prospective investors should not place undue reliance on forward looking information. Forward-looking information in this news release is made as at the date hereof. The Company assumes no obligation to update or revise forward-looking information to reflect changes in assumptions, changes in circumstances or any other events affecting such forward-looking information, except as required by applicable law.
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GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (AP) — A western Michigan man serving a life sentence for killing his mother and two sisters when he was a teenager will get a shorter prison term and an opportunity for freedom, a judge said Tuesday.
Kent County Judge Mark Trusock said he will sentence Jon Siesling to a term of years June 8. The judge could have stayed with a life sentence.
Siesling was 17 in 2003 when he bludgeoned and stabbed his mother and also killed his sisters, ages 6 and 15, at their Walker home, near Grand Rapids.
He was convicted of first-degree murder and automatically given a life sentence with no chance for parole. Decisions by the U.S. Supreme Court and Michigan Supreme Court have given so-called juvenile lifers an opportunity to win release.
Siesling's new minimum sentence would be somewhere from 25 years to 40 years, which would then qualify him for review by the state parole board. He will get credit for 20 years already served.
“He’s changed,” Tina Olson, attorney for Siesling, told the judge last week. “His remorse, his horror for what he did to his family is real and enduring."
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BAY CITY, MI - There could be a light at the end of the tunnel for Bay City’s outdoor dining fans.
On Monday, April 3, the Bay City Commission will consider a resolution that, if approved, would restore street closures in downtown Bay City for the 2023 Feet on the Street season.
The resolution, which is being proposed to the commission by Mayor Kathleen Newsham, asks that the following streets close for outdoor dining this summer: 3rd Street, from the alley east of Water Street to Saginaw Street; Center Avenue, from Saginaw Street to Washington Avenue; Saginaw Street, from Center Avenue to 5th Street.
The proposal, if approved, would also make it so that the Downtown Management Board would be responsible for applying for a special event permit for the road closures and the costs associated with the permit.
The proposal comes as the fate of Feet on the Street has been in limbo. The original plans for the 2023 season did not allow for any Feet on the Street seasonal road closures. The rules only allowed for sidewalk cafes, small outdoor dining areas directly in front of restaurants as well as brief special event road closures.
But since the 2023 rules were announced, a public outcry from business owners and patrons led the commission to begin the process of reconsidering how to approach the upcoming season.
On Monday, March 6, the Bay City Commission approved a resolution from commissioner Shelley Ann Niedzwiecki that allows for Saginaw Street in downtown Bay City to close for the entire 2023 outdoor dining season.
Niedzwiecki’s resolution was vetoed on March 20. The commission failed to gather enough votes to overturn the mayoral veto on the resolution.
However, the veto was not done to kill-off Feet on the Street and the Saginaw Street closure, explained Newsham.
“The reason I did the veto is mainly because I wanted more than Saginaw Street to be closed,” said Mayor Kathleen Newsham at the March 20 meeting.
During the March 20 meeting, residents and business owners took to the stand to voice overwhelming support for the program. But Melissa Bergey, who owns Perfectly Imperfect Creations at 108 Third Street, was the lone voice against the program. She voiced her concerns as a retail business owner whose shop has been impacted negatively by the road closures.
“Every time you close a street, it’s like COVID over, and over and over,” she said on March 20.
The April 3 meeting is scheduled to start at 6 p.m. in the city commission chambers at Bay City Hall, 301 Washington Avenue. Click here to see what else is on Monday’s agenda.
The Feet on the Street program was founded in 2020 during the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic. The program originally served as a way for restaurants and bars to extend their service areas outdoors into the roadway for patrons to enjoy as these businesses contended with indoor capacity limits due to the pandemic.
The program returned for 2021 and 2022 due to popular demand.
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TAIPEI, Taiwan, R.O.C., Nov. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- ASE Technology Holding Co., Ltd. (NYSE: ASX, TAIEX: 3711, "ASEH" or the "Company"), announces its unaudited consolidated net revenues for October 2022.
CONSOLIDATED NET REVENUES (UNAUDITED)
Pro Forma Basis**
Net revenues for ATM assembly, testing and material business are as follows:
ATM NET REVENUES (UNAUDITED)
Pro Forma Basis**
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** Pro forma basis excludes the disposed China Sites.
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DUBLIN, June 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The "Restorative Dentistry Market by Product (Restorative Material (Glass-ionomers, Bonding Agents, Biomaterial), Implant, Prosthetic, Equipment (Handpiece, Articulator, Furnace), End User (Hospital, Clinic, Laboratory) - Global Forecast to 2027" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
The global restorative dentistry market is projected to reach USD 22.2 billion by 2027 from USD 16.5 billion in 2022, at a CAGR of 6.1%.
The prosthetic materials segment is expected to account for the largest share of the restorative dentistry market
The prosthetic materials segment accounted for the largest share of the global restorative dentistry market in 2021. Rise in the edentulous population worldwide drives the growth of the restorative dentistry market.
The implantology segment is expected to account for the largest share of the restorative dentistry market
The implantology segment accounted for the largest share of the global restorative dentistry market in 2021. The rising demand for dental implants in developed countries supports market growth.
The dental hospitals and clinics segment is expected to account for the largest share of the restorative dentistry market
The dental hospitals and clinics segment accounted for the largest share of the global restorative dentistry market in 2021. The increasing number of dental clinics and hospitals worldwide and growing dental tourism in emerging markets drives the growth of the market.
Europe to dominate the restorative dentistry market during the forecast period
Europe is the largest regional market for restorative dentistry with a share in 2021. The growing geriatric population is a key factor driving the growth of the restorative dentistry market in Europe.
Key Topics Covered:
1 Introduction
2 Research Methodology
3 Executive Summary
4 Premium Insights
4.1 Restorative Dentistry Market Overview
4.2 North America: Restorative Dentistry Market, by End-user and Country (2021)
4.3 Restorative Dentistry Market: Geographic Growth Opportunities
4.4 Restorative Dentistry Market, Regional Mix, 2022?2027
5 Market Overview
5.1 Introduction
5.2 Market Dynamics
5.2.1 Drivers
5.2.1.1 Rising Cases of Dental Caries & the Subsequent Increase in Tooth Repair Procedures
5.2.1.1.1 Edentulism
5.2.1.2 Rising Demand for Advanced Cosmetic Dental Procedures
5.2.1.3 Growing Market for Dental Tourism in Emerging Countries
5.2.1.4 Development of Technologically Advanced Solutions
5.2.1.5 Lifestyle Changes and Unhealthy Food Habits
5.2.2 Restraints
5.2.2.1 High Costs of Dental Implants and Limited Reimbursements
5.2.3 Opportunities
5.2.3.1 Increasing Investments in Cad/Cam Technologies
5.2.3.2 Growing Focus on Emerging Markets & Rising Disposable Income Levels
5.2.3.3 Impact of Dsos on the Dental Industry
5.2.4 Challenges
5.2.4.1 Impact of COVID-19 on the Dental Industry
5.3 Technology Analysis
5.4 Industry Trends
5.4.1 Rising Number of Minimally Invasive Dental Procedures
5.4.2 Market Consolidation
5.4.3 Rising Number of Product Launches
5.4.4 Automated Patient Tracking & Management Software
5.4.5 Dentronics
5.5 Pricing Analysis
5.6 Supply Chain Analysis
5.7 Value Chain Analysis
5.8 Ecosystem Analysis
5.9 Regulatory Landscape
5.9.1 Regulatory Bodies, Government Agencies, and Other Organizations
5.10 Porter's Five Forces Analysis
5.11 Key Stakeholders & Buying Criteria
5.11.1 Key Stakeholders in the Buying Process
5.11.2 Buying Criteria
5.12 Key Conferences & Events in 2022-2023
5.13 Yc-Ycc Trends/Disruption Impacting Customer Business
5.14 Patent Analysis
5.14.1 Patent Publication Trends for Restorative Dentistry
5.14.2 Top Applicants (Companies) for Restorative Dentistry Patents
5.15 Trade Analysis
5.16 Case Studies
5.17 Impact of COVID-19 on the Restorative Dentistry Market
6 Restorative Dentistry Market, by Product
6.1 Introduction
6.2 Restorative Materials
6.2.1 Direct Restorative Materials
6.2.1.1 Amalgams
6.2.1.1.1 Tolerance to a Wide Range of Clinical Placement Conditions Drives the Adoption of Amalgams Among Dentists
6.2.1.2 Composites
6.2.1.2.1 Composite Restoration Benefits Such as Minimal Tooth Preparation & Bonding Propel the Growth of this Segment
6.2.1.3 Glass-Ionomer Cement
6.2.1.3.1 The Low Load-Bearing Strength of Glass-Ionomer Cements Could Restrict Their Adoption in the Coming Years
6.2.1.4 Other Direct Restorative Materials
6.2.2 Biomaterials
6.2.2.1 Dental Bone Grafts
6.2.2.1.1 Dental Bone Grafts are Used in Dental Implant Procedures; Key Factor Driving the Market Growth
6.2.2.2 Tissue Regenerative Materials
6.2.2.2.1 Growing Number of Cosmetic Dentistry Procedures to Support the Growth of this Segment
6.2.2.3 Dental Membranes
6.2.2.3.1 Dental Membranes are Used in Both Oral and Periodontal Surgeries to Prevent Infections
6.3 Implants
6.3.1 Titanium is the Most Used Material for Dental Implants
6.4 Prosthetic Materials
6.4.1 Indirect Restorative Materials
6.4.1.1 Metal-Ceramics
6.4.1.1.1 Strong Durability, Higher Resistance to Fractures, and High Compatibility to Support the Growth of this Segment
6.4.1.2 Dental Ceramics
6.4.1.2.1 Dental Ceramics Increasingly Mimic Natural Teeth; Key Factor Driving Adoption
6.4.1.3 Other Indirect Restorative Materials
6.4.2 Other Prosthetic Materials
6.5 Restorative Equipment
6.5.1 Cad/Cam Systems
6.5.1.1 Reductions in Treatment Time and Increased Digitization Have Propelled the Adoption of Cad/Cam Technologies in Dentistry
6.5.2 Dental Handpieces
6.5.2.1 Advanced Technologies in the Market are Expected to Fuel the Adoption of Dental Handpieces in the Coming Years
6.5.3 Rotary Instruments
6.5.3.1 Increasing Demand for Cosmetic Dentistry is Expected to Drive the Uptake of Rotary Instruments by Dental Professionals
6.5.4 Light-Curing Equipment
6.5.4.1 The High Efficiency and Power of Led Light-Curing Equipment Drive the Growth of this Segment
6.5.5 Casting Devices
6.5.5.1 The Growing Number of Dental Laboratories is Driving the Uptake of Casting Devices
6.5.6 Mixing Devices
6.5.6.1 Mixing Devices are Used to Mix Restorative Materials with the Rotation Mixing Principle
6.5.7 Furnaces
6.5.7.1 Rising Use of Customized Dental Materials to Drive the Growth of this Segment
6.5.8 Articulating Equipment
6.5.8.1 The Lower Cost of Articulating Equipment and Reduced Treatment Time Drive the Growth of this Segment
7 Restorative Dentistry Market, by Application
7.1 Introduction
7.2 Conservative and Endodontics
7.2.1 The Rising Number of Permanent Tooth Decay Cases and Trauma Drives the Growth of this Segment
7.3 Implantology
7.3.1 Rising Demand for Dental Implants in Developed Countries to Support the Growth of this Segment
7.4 Prosthodontics
7.4.1 Growing Edentulous Population to Support the Segment Growth
7.5 Other Applications
8 Restorative Dentistry Market, by End-user
8.1 Introduction
8.2 Dental Hospitals and Clinics
8.2.1 Increasing Number of Dental Hospitals and Clinics in Emerging Countries to Drive the Growth of this End-User Segment
8.3 Dental Laboratories
8.3.1 The Rising Trend of Cosmetic Dentistry Propels the Market Growth for Dentist Labs
8.4 Other End-users
9 Restorative Dentistry Market, by Region
10 Competitive Landscape
10.1 Introduction
10.2 Revenue Analysis of Key Market Players
10.3 Market Share Analysis
10.4 Competitive Scenario
10.4.1 Product Launches & Approvals
10.4.2 Deals
10.4.3 Other Developments
10.5 Competitive Benchmarking
10.6 Company Geographic Footprint
10.7 Restorative Dentistry Market: R&D Expenditure
10.8 Company Evaluation Matrix
10.8.1 Star
10.8.2 Emerging Leaders
10.8.3 Pervasive Player
10.8.4 Emerging Company
10.9 Competitive Leadership Mapping (SMEs/Start-Ups)
10.9.1 Progressive Companies
10.9.2 Starting Blocks
10.9.3 Responsive Companies
10.9.4 Dynamic Companies
11 Company Profiles
11.1 Key Players
11.1.1 Institut Straumann Ag
11.1.2 Envista Holdings Corporation
11.1.3 Dentsply Sirona Inc.
11.1.4 3M Company
11.1.5 Zimmer Biomet Holding Inc.
11.1.6 Coltene Group
11.1.7 Mitsui Chemicals, Inc.
11.1.8 Gc Corporation
11.1.9 Henry Schein, Inc.
11.1.10 Ivoclar Vivadent Ag
11.2 Other Players
11.2.1 Septodont Holding
11.2.2 Voco GmbH
11.2.3 Bego GmbH & Co. Kg
11.2.4 Kuraray Co., Ltd.
11.2.5 Dmg Chemisch-Pharmazeutische Fabrik GmbH
11.2.6 Keystone Dental, Inc.
11.2.7 Diadent Group International
11.2.8 Ultradent Products, Inc.
11.2.9 Brasseler USA
11.2.10 Shofu Inc.
11.2.11 Sdi Limited
11.2.12 Zhermack Spa
11.2.13 Dentaurum GmbH & Co. Kg
11.2.14 Bisco, Inc.
11.2.15 Dental Technologies Inc.
12 Appendix
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Rose-Anne Tifre named Chief Revenue Officer of Latino Media Network
She arrives at the media firm with the aim of positioning it as a leading multi-channel platform.
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June 9th, 2023Latino Media Network (LMN), one of the largest Latino-owned and operated media and audio companies in the U.S. Hispanic market today, recently announced the appointment of Rose-Anne Tifre as its new Chief Revenue Officer.
Tifre, who joins founders Stephanie Valencia and Jessica Morales Rocketto, as well as CEO Sylvia Banderas Coffinet in this fast-growing multiplatform audio and digital media network, said in a press release:
I am thrilled to work for a Latina owned media company aimed at informing, enriching and celebrating Latinos. Our stations can reach 1 in 3 Hispanics in the US and I am confident we can connect marketers to local and National Hispanic markets through the power of LMN’s audio and digital platforms.
New Challenges
Tifre, who will oversee LMN's business strategy and be responsible for positioning Latino Media Network as a leading multi-channel platform through a high performing sales team, will focus on growing the company's revenues both locally and nationally.
“We welcome Rosie to the LMN familia. As an esteemed and accomplished sales leader with audio and digital platforms, Rosie will be able to position Latino Media Network with advertisers who want to reach the fastest growing part of the U.S. population,” noted Valencia and Rocketto.
Career Path
Tifre, who has more than 25 years of advertising sales and marketing management experience, has overseen more than $350 million in advertising revenue during her career.
Likewise, Tifre is recognized for increasing incremental revenues as a leader, both in the total market, and in multicultural sales in audio and digital channels, as well as streaming, podcasts and satellite.
Her vertical sales experience spans several categories, including auto (luxury and domestic), CPG, beauty, retail, healthcare, telecom, home, and entertainment.
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We are proud to announce that Sylvia Banderas Coffinet - one of the top Latina media executives - will be joining as CEO. Learn more about Sylvia: https://t.co/0H7NpqgVEW
— Latino Media Network (@LatinoMediaNet) May 2, 2023
Tifre received the “Distinguished Editor Award” from the New York City Hispanic Chamber of Commerce. She was also part of the ADWEEK / BRANDWEEK Hot List Recognized Leadership Team for 2 consecutive years during her tenure with Picks.
A graduate of New York University with degrees in Journalism, Spanish and History, Tifre comes to LMN after working for SiriusXM.
"I’m honored and thrilled to share that I’m starting a new position as Chief Revenue Officer (CRO) at Latino Media Network! Looking forward to joining Stephanie Valencia Jess Morales Rocketto Sylvia Banderas Coffinet, Marc Manahan and our extended teams across the country on this exciting journey. I believe in the vision set forth by our founders in creating a Latino Owned media company that will inspire, inform and celebrate Latinos through an audio focused and multi media network. I am excited by what we will all accomplish together as an LMN Team,” Tifre wrote on her LinkedIn profile.
Important Radial Agreement
Latino Media Network, which focuses on creating content on a variety of culturally relevant topics for U.S. Latino communities, recently closed a major deal to celebrate these audiences.
“Despite representing nearly 20 percent of the population, Latinos continue to be vastly underrepresented in the media landscape, offering LMN the opportunity to fill a space that desperately needs culturally and linguistically diverse content,” LMN stresses.
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Southlake Award Program Honors the Achievement
SOUTHLAKE, Texas, Dec. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Kirk Badii and his firm Badii Group Private Wealth Management have been selected for the 2022 Best of Southlake Award in the Investment Service category by the Southlake Award Program.
Each year, the Southlake Award Program identifies companies that we believe have achieved exceptional marketing success in their local community and business category. These are local companies that enhance the positive image of small business through service to their customers and our community. These exceptional companies help make the Southlake area a great place to live, work and play.
Kirk Badii provides investment services for high-net-worth individuals and families. Finance is not one-size-fits-all, so no financial plan should be, either. Instead, goal-based planning measures the progress of an investor's portfolio against specific life goals, situations, and desired success. Badii Group Private Wealth Management utilizes a goal-based financial planning system to ensure all aspects of their client's assets are accounted for.
Various sources of information were gathered and analyzed to choose the winners in each category. The 2022 Southlake Award Program focuses on quality, not quantity. Winners are determined based on the information gathered both internally by the Southlake Award Program and data provided by third parties.
About Southlake Award Program
The Southlake Award Program is an annual awards program honoring the achievements and accomplishments of local businesses throughout the Southlake area. Recognition is given to those companies that have shown the ability to use their best practices and implemented programs to generate competitive advantages and long-term value.
The Southlake Award Program was established to recognize the best of local businesses in our community. Our organization works exclusively with local business owners, trade groups, professional associations and other business advertising and marketing groups. Our mission is to recognize the small business community's contributions to the U.S. economy.
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SAN ANTONIO — Three-time Grammy winning pop star P!ink is coming to the Alamo City in 2023!
The singer will perform at the Alamodome on September 25, 2023. Tickets go on sale on November 21 on LiveNation.
P!nk has sold over 135 million records worldwide and won three Grammy Awards, including Best Female Rock Vocal Performance. She was also nominated for dozens of other Grammy Awards. She is known for her distinctive, raspy voice. Some of her hits include the songs "Get the Party Started", "Don't Let Me Get Me", and "Just Like a Pill".
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MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A Wisconsin appeals court and a circuit judge this week shot down attempts backed by liberals seeking orders that local election clerks must accept absentee ballots that contain partial addresses of witnesses.
The rulings come within days of Tuesday's election and as more than 503,000 absentee ballots have already either been returned or cast in person.
Democratic Gov. Tony Evers and Republican U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson are both up for reelection in the battleground state. Numerous lawsuits have been filed leading up to the election focused on which absentee ballots can be counted or rejected.
The status quo for determining whether an absentee ballot has enough of a witness address to count remains as it has been for the past 56 years, Dane County Circuit Judge Juan Colas said in an order Wednesday. Wisconsin elections have been conducted, and absentee ballots counted, the past 56 years without a legally binding definition of what constitutes a witness address on a ballot, Colas wrote in his order.
“Since then, until the present, clerks have been legally free to interpret the term,” he said. They have done that in good faith, Colas said, drawing on non-binding guidance from the Wisconsin Elections Commission, its predecessors, and advice from attorneys.
Current guidance from the Wisconsin Elections Commission is that an address must include three elements: a street number, street name and municipality. Rise, Inc., a group that works to get young people to vote, argued that election clerks across Wisconsin are not consistently using that definition.
Rise sought an order that an address requires only enough information to determine the location of the witness. But Colas said it was inappropriate to issue an order that changes the status quo, rather than preserves it.
In another other case, the 1st District Court of Appeals on Tuesday declined to hear an appeal of a ruling from Dane County Circuit Judge Nia Trammell rejecting a request from the League of Women Voters of Wisconsin seeking a ruling that an address can only be missing when the entire field is left blank.
The appeals court said it would not hear the case because it did not meet criteria for granting an appeal.
Trammell's ruling in that case echoed the one from Colas on Wednesday. She said that loosening the witness address requirement “would upend the status quo and not preserve it” and “frustrate the electoral process by causing confusion.”
Very few ballots are returned in Wisconsin with missing or incomplete witness addresses.
The Legislative Audit Bureau last year reviewed nearly 15,000 absentee ballot envelopes from the 2020 election across 29 municipalities and found that 1,022, or about 7%, were missing parts of their witness addresses. Only 15 ballots, or 0.1%, had no witness address.
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- 10.8% increase in comparable store sales(1) and 14.8% increase in diluted net earnings per share
- Fiscal 2023 comparable store sales growth assumption increased to between 9.5% and 10.5% and gross margin guidance narrowed to between 43.1% and 43.6% of sales
- New long-term store target for Dollarcity increased from 600 to 850 stores by 2029
MONTREAL, Dec. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Dollarama Inc. (TSX: DOL) ("Dollarama" or the "Corporation") today reported its financial results for the third quarter ended October 30, 2022.
- Sales increased by 14.9% to $1,289.6 million
- Comparable store sales increased by 10.8%
- EBITDA(1) increased by 11.3% to $386.2 million, or 29.9% of sales, compared to 30.9%
- Operating income increased by 11.5% to $302.7 million, or 23.5% of sales, compared to 24.2%
- Diluted net earnings per common share increased by 14.8% to $0.70 from $0.61
- 18 net new stores opened, compared to 16 net new stores
- 972,847 common shares repurchased for cancellation for $76.3 million
"Our strong performance across our key metrics year to date speaks to our commitment to providing the best year-round value on the everyday products we offer, combined with a convenient and consistent shopping experience. As inflationary pressure on the consumer persists, we expect strong demand for consumable products to continue stimulating topline growth through to the end of the fiscal year. We aim to stay true to our compelling value proposition and to meet and exceed the expectations of our customers from coast to coast," said Neil Rossy, President and CEO.
"Subsequent to quarter end, we were pleased to enter into an agreement for the purchase of industrial properties adjacent to our existing centralized logistics operations. This will provide us with additional flexibility to support our long-term logistics needs as we pursue our target of 2,000 Dollarama stores in Canada by 2031," added Mr. Rossy.
"Growing Latin American value retailer Dollarcity, in which we have a 50.1% equity interest, also continues to deliver a strong financial and operational performance. With 395 stores to date, Dollarcity has increased its long-term store target from 600 to 850 by 2029 in its four markets of operation," concluded Mr. Neil Rossy.
Sales for the third quarter of Fiscal 2023 increased by 14.9% to $1,289.6 million, compared to $1,122.3 million in the corresponding period of the prior fiscal year. This increase was driven by growth in the total number of stores over the past 12 months (from 1,397 stores on October 31, 2021, to 1,462 stores on October 30, 2022) and in comparable store sales.
Comparable store sales for the third quarter of Fiscal 2023 increased by 10.8%, consisting of a 10.3% increase in the number of transactions and a 0.4% increase in average transaction size, compared to comparable store sales growth of 0.8% in the corresponding period of the previous fiscal year. The year-over-year increase in comparable store sales is primarily attributable to higher sales of consumable products.
EBITDA totalled $386.2 million, or 29.9% of sales, for the third quarter of Fiscal 2023, compared to $347.0 million, or 30.9% of sales, in the third quarter of Fiscal 2022.
Gross margin(1) was 43.3% of sales in the third quarter of Fiscal 2023, compared to 44.4% of sales in the third quarter of Fiscal 2022. Gross margin was lower due to a change in the sales mix with stronger sales of lower margin consumable products and higher logistics and freight costs.
General, administrative and store operating expenses ("SG&A") for the third quarter of Fiscal 2023 increased by 14.3% to $181.8 million, compared to $159.1 million for the third quarter of Fiscal 2022. SG&A represented 14.1% of sales for the third quarter of Fiscal 2023, compared to 14.2% of sales for the third quarter of Fiscal 2022. This improvement is primarily attributable to the fact that incremental direct costs related to COVID-19 measures for the third quarter of Fiscal 2023 were nil, compared to $1.1 million, representing a 10 basis-point impact, in the same period last year.
The Corporation's 50.1% share of Dollarcity's net earnings for the period from July 1, 2022 to September 30, 2022 was $9.2 million, compared to $7.3 million for the same period last year, reflecting a strong financial and operational performance by Dollarcity. The Corporation's investment in Dollarcity is accounted for as a joint arrangement using the equity method.
Financing costs increased by $7.3 million, from $23.1 million for the third quarter of Fiscal 2022 to $30.4 million for the third quarter of Fiscal 2023. The increase is mainly due to a higher average borrowing rate, as well as higher average debt levels from higher US commercial paper activities and the issuance of additional Senior Unsecured Notes.
Net earnings were $201.6 million, or $0.70 per diluted common share, in the third quarter of Fiscal 2023, compared to $183.4 million, or $0.61 per diluted common share, in the third quarter of Fiscal 2022.
Inventory increased to $1,007.1 million as at October 30, 2022 from $599.2 million on October 31, 2021. The year-over-year increase is primarily attributable to higher in-transit inventory as the Corporation rebuilds its inventory, the purchasing of seasonal goods earlier than historically in the context of global supply chain disruptions, as well as store network growth and higher comparable store sales.
During its third quarter ended September 30, 2022, Dollarcity opened 18 net new stores, in line with the same period last year. As at September 30, 2022, Dollarcity had 395 stores, including 234 locations in Colombia, 83 in Guatemala, 61 in El Salvador and 17 in Peru. This compares to 350 stores as at December 31, 2021.
Following a careful evaluation of the market potential for Dollarcity stores in its current markets of operation, comprised of El Salvador, Guatemala, Colombia and Peru, Dollarcity's management believes that it can profitably grow its store network in these four markets to approximately 850 stores by 2029, up from its previous long-term store target of 600 stores by 2029. This increase in the number of stores primarily reflects the inclusion of anticipated store growth in Peru, as well as additional store growth in Colombia.
The Corporation has entered into an agreement to acquire three contiguous industrial properties in the Town of Mount Royal, Quebec, for a total cash consideration of $87.3 million, subject to customary closing adjustments. The properties are strategically situated near the Corporation's centralized logistics operations and adjacent to its distribution centre. Dollarama intends to redevelop the site to support future logistics needs as it pursues its previously disclosed network growth objective of 2,000 stores in Canada by 2031. Subject to the satisfaction of certain due diligence and other customary closing conditions, the transaction is expected to close in the first half of Fiscal 2024.
On July 5, 2022, the Corporation announced the renewal of its normal course issuer bid and the approval from the Toronto Stock Exchange to repurchase for cancellation up to 18,713,765 common shares, representing 7.5% of the public float as at the close of markets on June 30, 2022, during the 12‑month period from July 7, 2022 to July 6, 2023 (the "2022-2023 NCIB").
During the third quarter of Fiscal 2023, 972,847 common shares were repurchased for cancellation under the 2022-2023 NCIB, for a total cash consideration of $76.3 million, at a weighted average price of $78.43 per share. As at October 30, 2022, the Corporation's adjusted net-debt-to-EBITDA(1) ratio was 2.79x.
On December 7, 2022, the Corporation announced that its Board of Directors had approved a quarterly cash dividend for holders of common shares of $0.0553 per common share. This dividend is payable on February 3, 2023 to shareholders of record at the close of business on January 6, 2023. The dividend is designated as an "eligible dividend" for Canadian tax purposes.
In the fourth quarter of Fiscal 2023, the Corporation expects to continue to benefit from strong demand for its affordable, everyday items in the context of inflation, including stronger than historical demand for lower-margin consumable products. As a result, the Corporation has increased its comparable store sales growth assumption for Fiscal 2023 from a range of 6.5% to 7.5% to the range of 9.5% and 10.5%. Based on gross margin performance to date and management's visibility on open orders and product margins through the remainder of the fiscal year, the Corporation has narrowed its previously disclosed annual gross margin as a percentage of sales from a range of 42.9% to 43.9% to a range of 43.1% to 43.6%. The remainder of the Corporation's annual guidance and previously disclosed assumptions on which guidance is based for Fiscal 2023 and issued on March 30, 2022, remain unchanged.
As of this date, the Corporation expects the following for Fiscal 2023:
- To open 60 to 70 net new stores
- Gross margin as a percentage of sales of between 43.1% and 43.6%
- SG&A as a percentage of sales of between 13.8% and 14.3%
- To deploy $160 million to $170 million in capital expenditures
- To actively repurchase shares under its normal course issuer bid
These guidance ranges are based on several assumptions, including the following:
- The absence of COVID-related restrictions impacting retailers and consumer shopping patterns
- Comparable store sales growth for Fiscal 2023 increased from a range of 6.5% and 7.5% to a range of 9.5% and 10.5%
- The continued introduction of additional price points up to $5.00 throughout the remainder of Fiscal 2023
- Minimal to nil incremental direct costs related to COVID-19 health and safety measures in stores in Fiscal 2023
- The absence of a significant shift in economic and geopolitical conditions or material changes in the retail competitive environment
- Approximately three months of visibility on open orders and product margins
- The active management of product margins through pricing strategies and refreshing some of the product offering
- The number of signed offers to lease and store pipeline for the next three months and the absence of COVID-related impacts on construction activities in the provinces where new store openings are planned
- The inclusion of the Corporation's share of net earnings of its equity-accounted investment
- Positive customer response to our product offering, value proposition and in-store merchandising
- The entering into of foreign exchange forward contracts to hedge the majority of forecasted purchases of merchandise in U.S. dollars against fluctuations of the Canadian dollar against the U.S. dollar
- The continued execution of in-store productivity initiatives and the realization of cost savings and benefits aimed at improving operating expense
- Ongoing cost monitoring
- The capital budget for Fiscal 2023 for new store openings, maintenance capital expenditures and transformational capital expenditures (the latter being mainly related to information technology projects)
- The successful execution of our business strategy
- The absence of unusually adverse weather, especially in peak seasons around major holidays and celebrations
Many factors could cause actual results, level of activity, performance or achievements or future events or developments to differ materially from those expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements. This guidance, including the various underlying assumptions, is forward-looking and should be read in conjunction with the cautionary statement on forward-looking statements.
Certain statements in this press release about our current and future plans, expectations and intentions, results, levels of activity, performance, goals or achievements or any other future events or developments constitute forward-looking statements. The words "may", "will", "would", "should", "could", "expects", "plans", "intends", "trends", "indications", "anticipates", "believes", "estimates", "predicts", "likely" or "potential" or the negative or other variations of these words or other comparable words or phrases, are intended to identify forward-looking statements.
Forward-looking statements are based on information currently available to management and on estimates and assumptions made by management regarding, among other things, general economic and geopolitical conditions and the competitive environment within the retail industry in Canada and in Latin America, in light of its experience and perception of historical trends, current conditions and expected future developments, as well as other factors that are believed to be appropriate and reasonable in the circumstances. However, there can be no assurance that such estimates and assumptions will prove to be correct. Many factors could cause actual results, level of activity, performance or achievements or future events or developments to differ materially from those expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements, including the factors which are outlined in the management's discussion and analysis for the third quarter of Fiscal 2023 and discussed in greater detail in the "Risks and Uncertainties" section of the Corporation's annual management's discussion and analysis for Fiscal 2022, both available on SEDAR at www.sedar.com and on the Corporation's website at www.dollarama.com.
These factors are not intended to represent a complete list of the factors that could affect the Corporation or Dollarcity; however, they should be considered carefully. The purpose of the forward-looking statements is to provide the reader with a description of management's expectations regarding the Corporation's and Dollarcity's financial performance and may not be appropriate for other purposes. Readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements made herein. Furthermore, unless otherwise stated, the forward-looking statements contained in this press release are made as at December 7, 2022 and management has no intention and undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law. The forward-looking statements contained in this press release are expressly qualified by this cautionary statement.
Dollarama will hold a conference call to discuss its Fiscal 2023 third quarter results today, December 7, 2022 at 10:30 a.m. (ET). Financial analysts are invited to ask questions during the call. Other interested parties may participate in the call on a listen-only basis. The live audio webcast is accessible through Dollarama's website at https://www.dollarama.com/en-CA/corp/events-presentations.
Dollarama is a recognized Canadian value retailer offering a broad assortment of consumable products, general merchandise and seasonal items both in-store and online. Our 1,462 locations across Canada provide customers with compelling value in convenient locations, including metropolitan areas, mid-sized cities and small towns. Select products are also available, by the full case only, through our online store at www.dollarama.com. Our quality merchandise is sold at select fixed price points up to $5.00.
Dollarama also owns a 50.1% interest in Dollarcity, a growing Latin American value retailer. Dollarcity offers a broad assortment of consumable products, general merchandise and seasonal items at select, fixed price points up to US$4.00 (or the equivalent in local currency) in 395 conveniently located stores in El Salvador, Guatemala, Colombia and Peru.
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The Corporation prepares its financial information in accordance with GAAP. We have included non-GAAP and other financial measures to provide investors with supplemental measures of our operating and financial performance. We believe that those measures are important supplemental metrics of operating and financial performance because they eliminate items that have less bearing on our operating and financial performance and thus highlight trends in our core business that may not otherwise be apparent when relying solely on GAAP measures. We also believe that securities analysts, investors and other interested parties frequently use non-GAAP and other financial measures in the evaluation of issuers. Our management also uses non-GAAP and other financial measures in order to facilitate operating and financial performance comparisons from period to period, to prepare annual budgets, and to assess our ability to meet our future debt service, capital expenditure and working capital requirements.
The below-described non-GAAP and other financial measures do not have a standardized meaning prescribed by GAAP and are therefore unlikely to be comparable to similar measures presented by other issuers and should be considered as a supplement to, not a substitute for, or superior to, the comparable measures calculated in accordance with GAAP.
EBITDA
EBITDA represents operating income plus depreciation and amortization and includes the Corporation's share of net earnings of its equity-accounted investment.
Total debt
Total debt represents the sum of long-term debt (including unamortized debt issue costs, accrued interest and fair value hedge – basis adjustment), short-term borrowings under the US commercial paper program and other bank indebtedness (if any).
Net debt
Net debt represents total debt minus cash.
Adjusted net debt to EBITDA ratio
Adjusted net debt to EBITDA ratio is a ratio calculated using adjusted net debt over consolidated EBITDA for the last twelve months.
EBITDA margin
EBITDA margin represents EBITDA divided by sales.
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BEIJING, July 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Ambow Education Holding Ltd. ("Ambow" or the "Company") (NYSE American: AMBO), a leading cross-border career educational and technology service provider, today announced that its succeeded in winning two tenders. The first successful tender concerns a project to upgrade the intelligent classroom solutions at Hulunbuir College, and the second involves the procurement of a new recording system for the Inner Mongolia University of Science and Technology, Baotou Medical College. Delivering its one-stop integrated intelligent education solutions, the Company will advance the institutions' intelligent education development.
Supported by an array of patented technologies and responding to dynamic market demand and new innovation, Ambow's one-stop intelligent education solution, combining teaching, learning and management, provides high-quality, cross-device and multi-situational live and recorded services. While meeting the diverse needs of different educational environments, the Company expanded its remote applications, facilitating users' effective response to crises, including the epidemic. In addition, it assisted colleges and universities in extending and developing their learning resources and space, promoted innovative lecture models, and optimized the teaching environment. Ambow solutions' continuous improvement will support its deeper integration within higher education and ensure its technology keeps driving important advances in the sector.
Dr. Jin Huang, President and Chief Executive Officer of Ambow, commented, "Colleges and universities are key venues for applying and developing intelligent education products. With substantial recognition from progressively more colleges and universities, we are more determined than ever to follow the path of technological innovation. Leveraging our experience accumulated over the past 20 years in the vocational education sector as well as our proprietary technologies, we'll further expand our business capabilities and share educational outcomes, deepening our commitment to provide educators and students across the nation with world-class educational resources and services."
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Ambow Education Holding Ltd. is a leading national provider of educational and career enhancement services in China, offering high-quality, individualized services and products. With its extensive network of regional service hubs complemented by a dynamic proprietary learning platform and distributors, Ambow provides its services and products to students in 15 out of the 34 provinces and autonomous regions within China.
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Voters approved ballot measures that will change their state constitutions to prohibit slavery and involuntary servitude as punishment for crime.
The measures curtail the use of prison labor in Alabama, Tennessee and Vermont. In Oregon, “yes” on its anti-slavery ballot initiative was leading, but was too early to call.
In Louisiana, a former slave-holding state, voters rejected a ballot question known as Amendment 7 that asked whether they supported a constitutional amendment to prohibit the use of involuntary servitude in the criminal justice system.
The initiatives on the ballot Tuesday don’t force immediate changes in the states’ prisons, but they may invite legal challenges over the practice of coercing prisoners to work under threat of sanctions or loss of privileges if they refuse the work.
The results were celebrated among anti-slavery advocates, including those pushing to further amend the U.S. Constitution, which prohibits enslavement and involuntary servitude except as a form of criminal punishment. More than 150 years after enslaved Africans and their descendants were released from bondage through ratification of the 13th Amendment, the slavery exception continues to permit the exploitation of low-cost labor by incarcerated individuals.
“Tonight, voters in Oregon and other states have come together across party lines to say that this stain must be removed from state constitutions,” Oregon Sen. Jeff Merkley, a Democrat, told The Associated Press.
“Now, it is time for all Americans to come together and say that it must be struck from the U.S. Constitution. There should be no exceptions to a ban on slavery,” he said.
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Coinciding with the creation of the Juneteenth federal holiday last year, Merkley and Rep. Nikema Williams, D-Georgia, reintroduced legislation to revise the 13th Amendment to end the slavery exception. If it wins approval in Congress, the constitutional amendment must be ratified by three-fourths of U.S. states.
After Tuesday’s vote, more than a dozen states have constitutions that include language permitting slavery and involuntary servitude for prisoners. Several other states have no constitutional language for or against the use of forced prison labor.
Voters in Colorado became the first to approve removal of slavery exception language from the state constitution in 2018, followed by Nebraska and Utah two years later.
The movement to end or regulate the use of prison labor has existed for decades, since the time when former Confederate states sought ways to maintain the use of chattel slavery after the Civil War. Southern states used racist laws, referred to as “Black codes,” to criminalize, imprison and re-enslave Black Americans over benign behavior.
Today, prison labor is a multibillion-dollar practice. By comparison, workers can make pennies on the dollar. And prisoners who refuse to work can be denied privileges such as phone calls and visits with family, as well as face solitary confinement, all punishments that are eerily similar to those used during antebellum slavery.
“The 13th Amendment didn’t actually abolish slavery — what it did was make it invisible,” Bianca Tylek, an anti-slavery advocate and the executive director of the criminal justice advocacy group Worth Rises, told the AP in an interview ahead of Election Day.
She said passage of the ballot initiatives, especially in red states like Alabama, “is a great signal for what’s possible at the federal level.”
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Pro-Bolsonaro rioters storm Brazil’s top government offices
RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Supporters of former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro who refuse to accept his election defeat stormed Congress, the Supreme Court and presidential palace in the capital on Sunday, a week after the inauguration of his leftist rival, President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva.
Thousands of demonstrators bypassed security barricades, climbed on roofs, smashed windows and invaded all three buildings, which were believed to be largely vacant and sit on Brasilia’s vast Three Powers Square.
Some of them called for a military intervention to either restore the far-right Bolsonaro to power, or oust Lula from the presidency.
In a news conference from Sao Paulo state, Lula said Bolsonaro had encouraged the uprising by those he termed “fascist fanatics,” and he read a freshly signed decree for the federal government to take control of security in the federal district.
“There is no precedent for what they did and these people need to be punished,” Lula said.
TV channel Globo News showed protesters wearing the green and yellow colors of the national flag that also have come to symbolize the nation’s conservative movement, and were adopted by Bolsonaro’s supporters.
The former president has repeatedly sparred with Supreme Court justices, and the room where they convene was trashed by the rioters. They sprayed fire hoses inside the Congress building and ransacked offices at the presidential palace. Windows were broken in all of the buildings.
Bolsonaro, who flew to Florida ahead of Lula’s inauguration, has not commented on Sunday’s events.
Police fired tear gas to try to regain control of the buildings. About 6:30 p.m. local time (4:30 p.m. EST), less than four hours after the storming, security forces were shown on television backing protesters away from the Supreme Court and marching them down a ramp to the presidential palace with their hands secured behind their backs.
But with the damage already done, many in Brazil were questioning how the police had ignored abundant warnings, were unprepared or were somehow complicit.
Lula said at his news conference there was “incompetence or bad faith″ on the part of police, and that they had been likewise complacent when Bolsonaro supporters rioted in the capital weeks ago. He promised those officers would be punished and expelled from the corps.
The incident recalled the Jan. 6, 2021, assault on the U.S. Capitol by supporters of then-President Donald Trump. Political analysts have warned for months that a similar storming was a possibility in Brazil, given that Bolsonaro has sown doubt about the reliability of the nation’s electronic voting system — without any evidence. The results were recognized as legitimate by politicians from across the spectrum, including some Bolsonaro allies, as well as dozens of foreign governments.
Unlike the 2021 attack in the U.S., it is likely that few officials were working in the Brazilian Congress and Supreme Court on a Sunday.
U.S. President Joe Biden told reporters that the riots in Brazil were “outrageous.” His national security adviser Jake Sullivan went a step further on Twitter and said the U.S. “condemns any effort to undermine democracy in Brazil,” adding that the U.S. support for the country’s “democratic institutions is unwavering.”
British Foreign Secretary James Cleverly tweeted: “The violent attempts to undermine democracy in Brazil are unjustifiable. President @LulaOficial and the government of Brazil have the full support of the UK.”
Earlier videos on social media showed a limited presence of the capital’s military police; one showed officers standing by as people flooded into Congress, with one using his phone to record images. The capital’s security secretariat didn’t respond to a request from The Associated Press for comment about the relative absence of the police.
“Brazilian authorities had two years to learn the lessons from the Capitol invasion and to prepare themselves for something similar in Brazil,” said Maurício Santoro, political science professor at the State University of Rio de Janeiro. “Local security forces in Brasilia failed in a systematic way to prevent and to respond to extremist actions in the city. And the new federal authorities, such as the ministers of justice and of defense, were not able to act in a decisive way.”
Federal District Gov. Ibaneis Rocha confirmed on Twitter he had fired the capital city’s head of public security, Anderson Torres. Local media reported that Torres is currently in the U.S.
The office of Lula’s attorney general asked the Supreme Court to order Torres’ imprisonment.
Bolsonaro supporters have been protesting Lula’s electoral win since Oct. 30, blocking roads, setting vehicles on fire and gathering outside military buildings, urging the armed forces to intervene. The head of Brazil’s electoral authority rejected the request from Bolsonaro and his political party to nullify ballots cast on most electronic voting machines.
“Two years since Jan. 6, Trump’s legacy continues to poison our hemisphere,” U.S. Sen. Bob Menendez, who chairs the Senate’s foreign relations committee, tweeted, adding that he blamed Bolsonaro for inciting the acts. “Protecting democracy & holding malign actors to account is essential.”
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The House Republicans who craft the conference’s government funding bills are showing signs of frustration as hard-line conservatives pressure leadership for further cuts to spending that some worry could be too aggressive.
Some of the 12 Appropriations subcommittee chairs — the so-called cardinals — told reporters that they are struggling to see where those additional cuts could come from, as September’s shutdown deadline looms.
“I just don’t see the wisdom in trying to further cut to strengthen our hand. I don’t know how that strengthens our hand,” Rep. Steve Womack (R-Ark.), a House Appropriations subcommittee chairman, said of conservatives’ push to further cut the already-scaled-back spending bills.
“I do think it puts some of our members in a very difficult spot, particularly those in tough districts, because they’re going to be taking some votes that become problematic,” he added.
The House left Washington for a long summer recess Thursday after being forced to punt a bill to fund agriculture and the Food and Drug Administration.
Conservatives are dug in on their demand for steeper spending cuts, to the chagrin of moderates who are wary of slashing funding even more. The chamber has passed just one appropriations bill, funding military construction and the Department of Veterans Affairs.
The internal divisions are gripping the party as time is running out: The House has just 12 days in September to move the remaining 11 appropriations measures and hash out their disagreements with the Senate, which is marking up its spending bills at higher levels, setting the scene for a hectic fall that could bring the U.S. to the brink of a shutdown.
Those dynamics are putting GOP appropriators in a bind, leaving them searching for ways to appease conservative requests without gutting their spending bills.
“We’ve done a lot of cuts, a lot of cuts,” House Appropriations Committee Chairwoman Kay Granger (R-Texas) told The Hill this week. “And so if it’s cuts just for cut’s sake, I don’t agree with it. But if it’s something that we can do without, that’s fine.”
‘Not a lot of wiggle room left’
Republican appropriators in the House announced earlier this year that they would mark up their bills for fiscal 2024 at fiscal 2022 levels, as leaders sought to placate conservatives who thought the debt ceiling deal struck by President Biden and Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) earlier this year didn’t do enough to curb spending.
The Senate is crafting its bills more in line with the budget caps agreed to in the deal, but House Republicans are already fuming about a bipartisan deal in the upper chamber that would allow for more than $13 billion in additional emergency spending on top of those levels.
House GOP negotiators also said they would pursue clawing back more than $100 billion in old funding that was allocated for Democratic priorities without GOP support in the previous Congress.
While that move drew support from hard-line conservatives, the right flank was far from pleased when it heard appropriators planned to repurpose that old funding — known as rescissions — to plus-up the spending bills.
In a letter to McCarthy earlier this month, a group of hard-line conservatives called for all 12 appropriations bills to be in line with fiscal 2022 spending levels “without the use of reallocated rescissions to increase discretionary spending above that top-line.”
Otherwise, the 21 lawmakers threatened, they would vote against the measures. But that request could prove difficult for GOP appropriators to fulfill.
Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart (R-Fla.), chairman of the panel that proposes funding for the Department of State and foreign operations, said that appropriators are already “dramatically reducing spending,” suggesting that there are not too many remaining areas to trim from.
“My bill is below the 2016 levels,” he said, later adding, “When you’re below the 2016 level — and we’re still confronting China — I think there’s not a lot of wiggle room left.”
“It’s a challenge, but I think we’ll get through it. I really do,” he added.
Rep. Mike Simpson (R-Idaho), who heads the subcommittee that oversees funding for the Environmental Protection Agency and the Department of Interior, scoffed at the idea of even steeper cuts to his bill.
“Then you just drop it on the floor and stomp on it. What else do you do with it?” he told reporters. “You can’t make logical cuts in there.”
Republicans appropriators are voicing optimism that the conference will be able to sort out its differences on spending, but some also hope their levels will stick — even though they include rescissions.
Rep. Chuck Fleischmann (R-Tenn.) — whose panel handles funding for the Department of Energy, which is proposing offsetting billions of dollars in spending with clawbacks — said it would be “extremely difficult” to craft his bill without the rescinded funds.
“And given our priorities in my bill, national defense with the nuclear weapons portfolio, nuclear cleanup, Army Corps including, all the community-directed fundings, I feel good about my bill, and I hope my numbers hold,” he said.
“Because it’s gonna have to be in negotiations with the Senate and the White House as well,” he added.
Womack — whose subcommittee crafts funding for the IRS and the Treasury Department — said he doesn’t think “moving the goalposts on these numbers is helpful in strengthening our ability to negotiate with the Senate.”
August preparations for a busy September
Frustrations among appropriators are bubbling up as Congress inches closer to the fall, when lawmakers are facing a Sept. 30 deadline to approve funding or risk a government shutdown.
With time running out, some House lawmakers say conversations may continue over the long August recess to try to hash out remaining differences.
“We’ll have to see,” Rep. Chip Roy (R-Texas) said when asked about potential plans for talks between leaders and House Freedom Caucus members over the break. “I mean, we got a lot of work to do.”
“I think a lot of work [has] got to be done behind the scenes,” he said. “If not, you know, here — You gotta beg the question about whether we should be gone for six weeks. We should be getting our job done.”
Rep. Bob Good (R-Va.) echoed that sentiment, saying “I would think so” when asked if lawmakers will have conversations over the break.
Adding to the August workload, House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-La.) suggested earlier this week that bicameral negotiations could take place over the weeks-long recess as lawmakers stare down the shutdown deadline.
Not all Republicans, however, are viewing a shutdown as a risk.
During a House Freedom Caucus press conference this week, Good said “we should not fear a government shutdown,” claiming that “most of what we do up here is bad anyway; most of what we do up here hurts the American people.”
But that perspective does not jive with the view of McCarthy, who declared Thursday: “I don’t want the government to shut down.”
Multiple Republicans are ultimately expecting Congress to eventually pass what’s known as a continuing resolution (CR), or a measure that temporarily allows the government to be funded at the previous fiscal year’s levels, to prevent a lapse at the end of September.
But they also understand the task could be difficult in the GOP-led chamber, where Republicans aren’t happy about the idea of continuing funding at the current levels — which were last set when Democrats held control of Congress.
“I think there’s a very good chance that we’ll see a CR, but I know there’s a lot of work to get a CR done,” Rep. Robert Aderholt (R-Ala.), another appropriator, said Thursday, noting there are “a lot of members that don’t want CRs that are tired of them.”
But Aderholt suggested a CR could notch sufficient GOP backing if there’s a larger plan in sight that the party can support.
“The Speaker’s been very good about having a plan,” he said, adding, “I think that’s what he’s good at, and I’m optimistic that he can come up with something.”
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PITTSBURGH (AP) — Dae Dae Grant had 26 points in Duquesne's 72-61 victory over UCSB on Tuesday night.
Grant also contributed three steals for the Dukes (6-1). Tevin Brewer was 4-of-6 shooting and 4 of 4 from the free-throw line to add 13 points. David Dixon went 6 of 9 from the field to finish with 12 points, while adding three steals.
Josh Pierre-Louis finished with 15 points and nine rebounds for the Gauchos (4-2). UCSB also got 14 points from Andre Kelly. Miles Norris also recorded 10 points and five assists.
Duquesne entered halftime up 37-27 behind Grant's 13 points.
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Here & Now‘s Scott Tong speaks with two Gen Z activists, Republican founder of Run GenZ Joe Mitchell and Democrat Teddy Landis, about what they think fellow 20-something voters want to hear on issues such as abortion and gun control, and how to get out their votes at a time when some states are moving to put more ID restrictions on college-age voters.
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A new way to enjoy Sweetwater Wetlands Park
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) -Nature and wildlife fans will now have a new way to enjoy Sweetwater Wetlands Park.
Thanks to sales tax revenue, a new electric tram at a cost of $38,000 will give mobility challenged park goers the chance to enjoy the park without having to walk.
Wildlife enthusiasts and nature lovers will now be able to enjoy Sweetwater Wetlands Park in an entirely new way.
The new electric tram is barely a month in use, and how popular has it been?
“Very popular, we have, I mean we’ve had dozens of calls people looking to book tours out here asking to get on the public tours on Tuesdays and Thursdays”, said Darby Guyn-Rec. Leader Sweetwater Wetlands Park.
This particular electric tram ride at Sweetwater Wetlands Park takes about 45 minutes and covers about 4 miles, and goes into the heart of this particular park.
“I think its a great idea, and i noticed it was in the paper yesterday so it’s gonna be crowded now here, I assume”, said Gene Cowell, a tram rider.
The park has one of the largest collections of rare and exotic birds, but if it’s a thrill you seek, how about a gator?
“It’s actually our most popular nature park, so ppl can come out here and walk around”, said Darby Guyn-Rec. Leader Sweetwater Wetlands Park.
The electric tram tour rides are open to mobility challenged individuals and for families and groups. Those who would like to ride together need to book in advance, on most Tuesdays and Thursdays from noon until 1 pm. and seats up to 7 per ride.
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COPENHAGEN, Denmark and HOUSTON, Jan. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Topsoe A/S ("Topsoe") and Fidelis New Energy, LLC ("Fidelis") have entered into a global alliance for technology used for producing carbon neutral hydrogen. The alliance pairs Topsoe's hydrogen process portfolio with FidelisH2™ technology for reduction of lifecycle carbon emissions in hydrogen production. Combined, the alliance solution enables the production of hydrogen from natural gas with a lifecycle carbon intensity of 0 kgCO2e / kgH2.
Producing decarbonized products, materials, and fuels through proven technologies such as the Topsoe Blue Portfolio and FidelisH2 is a critical contribution to decarbonizing carbon intense sectors of society, including industry, digital infrastructure, agriculture, energy, and transportation. Topsoe and Fidelis are dedicated to continue to play their roles in this important endeavor to accelerate the energy transition and to join forces to provide an offering for life cycle carbon neutral hydrogen utilizing renewables and natural gas.
Fidelis and Topsoe will jointly and exclusively license FidelisH2™ alongside Topsoe's blue hydrogen technology portfolio. Topsoe will lead engagement with potential licensees interested in utilizing FidelisH2™ to produce carbon neutral hydrogen at world scale using proven technologies.
Henrik Rasmussen, Managing Director, The Americas, Topsoe, said "This is an exciting partnership to lead the way to achieve net-zero in 2050. I look forward to working with Fidelis in setting the bar high regarding transitional energy technologies. With this alliance, we can offer clients across all industrial sectors , a proven and exceptional carbon neutral hydrogen solution."
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Teacher killed by school bus in parking lot accident, district says
WARRIOR, Ala. (WBRC/Gray News) – A teacher at an Alabama high school was killed when he was ran over by a school bus in the parking lot, according to the district.
Jefferson County Schools identified the teacher as 58-year-old Mark Ridgeway, who was a staff member at Mortimer Jordan High School for nearly 30 years.
Ridgeway was both a history teacher and a bus driver at the high school.
Police said the tragic accident happened at the high school at about 6:30 a.m. Wednesday.
According to investigators, Ridgeway was performing standard checks of the bus before beginning his morning route. The unoccupied bus began to roll and struck him.
Classes and all activities were canceled for the day. School resumed on Thursday, and grief counselors were available to students and staff.
Craig Kanaday, principal of Mortimer Jordan High School, said in a statement that Ridgeway was a graduate of the high school and was also married to another teacher there. The couple also has children.
“The number of lives he touched on a daily basis is immeasurable and he will be deeply missed,” Kanaday said.
The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Traffic Reconstruction Team is investigating the accident.
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Albert Lea woman gifts Veterans with quilts
(ABC 6 News) – An Albert Lea woman wants our Veterans know they’re service and sacrifice is appreciated.
Lynda Harig began making quilts when her cousin, who served in the Vietnam war, began receiving chemo treatment due to agent orange exposure.
She said that making the quilt for her cousin was just the start of a special hobby.
“They are so appreciative, yeah. And it’s not for me, I just want them to have something for that says thank you for your service,” Harig said.
The Veterans who received the quilts were also very happy with their gifts for their years of service.
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With several hotter-than-expected inflation numbers coming after two successive downshifts in interest-rate increases, an interesting debate is raging as to what the Federal Reserve should do next: Go back to a larger rate increase (50 basis points) or maintain a slower pace (25 basis points) but keep higher rates for longer.
Already an analytically tricky issue, this has become even more complicated by the Fed now falling behind on its inflation fight for the third time in just two years and what that implies for its already damaged credibility.
The argument for the Fed to return to a 50-basis-point increase later this month is based on the recent slew of macroeconomic numbers that suggest inflation is becoming stickier, and not just in the service sector.
From last week’s reversal in the downward movement in the core personal consumption expenditures price index, the Fed’s favorite gauge of inflation, to Tuesday’s notable move up in the “prices paid” component of the Institute for Supply Management’s measure of factory activity, there is now broad recognition that the Fed was too optimistic at its last policy meeting in suggesting that disinflation is becoming the dominant economic narrative.
At least three Fed officials have already publicly signaled their openness to a 50-basis-point increase after they all opted for a downshift to 25 basis points on Feb. 1. Others have yet to weigh in and may well be on the fence because of the counterargument that it is too early to evaluate the full impact of what, after a hesitant start, was one of the most front-loaded rate-increase cycles in decades. After all, the conventional wisdom among many is still that monetary policy acts with “long and variable lags” — a consideration that assumes greater importance in the light of forward-looking data that point to a potential slowing of the economy.
That hesitation favors the alternative of a longer journey up in rates at a consistent pace of 25-basis-point increases. In addition to providing more time for the Fed to assess the impact of its policy actions, that may also reduce the risk of destabilizing financial markets in a manner that could adversely spill back to the economy. But it risks giving inflation even more time to embed more deeply into the economic system; and it does mean that the Fed may have to continue raising rates into a weak and weakening economy.
Interestingly, the ultimate peak rate migrates higher under both policy alternatives. But the time at this peak rate is presumed to be longer for the slower journey.
Going into the last FOMC policy meeting, I felt strongly that the Fed should not downshift from 50 to 25 basis points. Now that it has, it is much harder to come up with a good policy option for the meeting that concludes on March 22.
This is not just about the balanced economic arguments cited above. It is also about policy credibility.
Resuming 50-basis-point increases and essentially negating much of the previous forward policy guidance would constitute yet another significant hit to the damaged standing of the Fed. But not responding to a set of unfavorable inflation data surprises is also bad for its credibility.
These multiple dilemmas illustrate a much bigger, longer-lasting and consequential policy challenge — that of operating far from the set of first best policy responses. It is the result of the multistage policy error in which the Fed first mischaracterized inflation as transitory for a protracted period, moved too slowly in adjusting policy once it “retired” transitory from its vocabulary and then fell behind the policy challenge for a third time by downshifting its increases too quickly from 75 to 50 to 25 basis points.
It is often said that the first rule of finding yourself in a hole is to stop digging. With the Fed having already dug itself a deep hole, it is no longer crystal clear to me what the right policy step should be now. I suspect I am not the only one.
This ambiguity is not just a problem for Fed policy but also for the well-being of both the domestic and global economy. As always, it is the most vulnerable segments that are most at risk.
More From Bloomberg Opinion:
• Policymakers, Check Your Presumptuousness: Kathryn Edwards
• Fed’s Credibility Can’t Take a Soft Landing: Allison Schrager
• Money Doesn’t Make America’s Economy Go Around: Bill Dudley
(Corrects a data report in the fourth paragraph.)
This column does not necessarily reflect the opinion of the editorial board or Bloomberg LP and its owners.
Mohamed A. El-Erian is a Bloomberg Opinion columnist. A former chief executive officer of Pimco, he is president of Queens’ College, Cambridge; chief economic adviser at Allianz SE; and chair of Gramercy Fund Management. He is author of “The Only Game in Town.”
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SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Saturday afternoon's drawing of the "Pick Three-Midday" game were:
3-1-6, Fireball: 5
(three, one, six; Fireball: five)
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Saturday afternoon's drawing of the "Pick Three-Midday" game were:
3-1-6, Fireball: 5
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NEW YORK (AP) — The family of slain civil rights leader Malcolm X marked on Tuesday the anniversary of his 1965 assassination by announcing plans to sue agencies including the CIA, FBI, the New York Police Department and others for $100 million, accusing them of playing a role in his death.
Two of his daughters, Ilyasah Shabazz and Qubilah Shabazz, were joined by attorney Ben Crump at a news conference at the site of the former Audubon Ballroom in upper Manhattan, where Malcolm X was fatally shot as a crowd gathered to hear him speak on Feb. 21, 1965.
For decades questions have circulated over who was responsible for his death.
Three men were convicted, but two were exonerated in 2021 after a renewed investigation into the cases against them showed the evidence used to gain convictions was shaky and that authorities had held back some information.
Ilyasah Shabazz, the co-administrator of her father’s estate, filed notices of claim, which is the first step in the process, saying that the agencies “conspired with each other and with other individuals and acted, and failed to act, in such a way as to bring about the wrongful death of Malcolm X.”
“For years our family has fought for the truth to come to light,” she said at the news conference. “We want justice served for our father.”
Emails seeking comment were sent to the CIA, FBI, Department of Justice and New York City’s legal department. The DOJ and NYPD declined to comment.
Crump noted the anniversary date and said that ever since then, “there has been speculation as to who was involved in the assassination of Malcolm X.”
He cited the 2021 exonerations and said that government agencies including the Manhattan district attorney, the NYPD and the FBI “had factual evidence, exculpatory evidence that they fraudulently concealed from the men who were wrongfully convicted for the assassination of Malcolm X.”
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Updated July 25, 2023 at 1:24 PM ET
Bronny James, the eldest son of basketball superstar LeBron James, suffered a cardiac arrest during basketball practice at the University of Southern California on Monday.
According to a family statement cited by multiple media reports, the 18-year-old was treated at the scene before he was transported to the hospital. Those same reports say that James is no longer in the intensive care unit and is in stable condition.
The family spokesperson said the family is requesting privacy and that updates will be made available in time.
"LeBron and Savannah wish to publicly send their deepest thanks and appreciation to the USC medical and athletic staff for their incredible work and dedication to the safety of their athletes," the spokesperson said.
The 6-foot-3 incoming freshman for the USC Trojans is ranked 20th on ESPN's Top 100 2023 recruits. The university said it was not in a position to comment out of respect for student privacy.
Another incoming freshman USC basketball player was hospitalized last summer after suffering a cardiac arrest. Vincent Iwuchukwu spent several days recovering at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles after collapsing during an informal team practice on July 1, 2022.
This is a breaking story and will be updated as details are released.
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Your ride to work can get a little easier with one of these top-rated electric bikes
With today’s gas prices, driving to work doesn’t seem like the best idea. That’s why it may be time to consider an electric bike. Not all electric bikes are created equal, though. You should choose a model that’s right for the grind of a daily commute. For example, if you live in an area with heavy rain, travel in the dark or have to ride on roads with heavy traffic, your electric bike should have features that can address those challenges.
Are you looking for an electric bike that can handle your ride to work? Here are some of the best e-bikes for commuting if you want a smooth, safe ride.
What is an electric bike?
You might think that an electric bike is just another way to describe a scooter, but it works differently. While an electric bike has a motor with a rechargeable battery, the motor doesn’t do all the work to propel you. Instead, it usually aids you as you pedal. This is especially helpful when going up hills or biking against heavy winds.
Electric bikes are available in three classes. Class 1 bikes have motors that only assist when you pedal and stop when you reach 20 miles per hour. Class 2 bikes can operate like Class 1 models, but they also have a mode that allows the motor to power the bike completely. Class 3 bikes operate like Class 1 models, but the motor aids your pedaling up to 28 mph. Class 3 bikes are usually the best bet for commuting, though Class 1 models are often easier for beginners to ride.
What features should an electric bike have?
If you’re riding an electric bike to work, there are key features to remember. The battery is crucial, so you should consider how long it takes to fully charge. Most e-bike batteries take three to five hours to charge, but larger batteries may take longer. Some electric bikes have two batteries, so you have an extended riding time for long commutes.
If you have to commute when it’s dark, you’ll also want to look for an e-bike with lighting to help illuminate your way. You can find models with front lights, as well as bikes with front and rear lighting. Some bikes also have a display on the handlebar to help you monitor the battery life. You can also find models with rear-wheel locks and a battery lock to ensure your bike or its components don’t get stolen.
You may also want to think about choosing an electric bike with a folding frame for commuting. These models are usually easier to store both at work and at home.
Best electric bikes for commuting
Under $1000
This e-bike takes just three to four hours to charge and can go 24-37 miles on a single charge, making it perfect for commuting. It offers three speed options and a throttle for full electric power. The frame is also made of aerospace-grade aluminum alloy for excellent durability.
Sold by Amazon
This electric bike offers four levels of power assistance, depending on your needs. The battery is removable for easy charging, and you can ride up to 40 miles on a single charge. The frame is also extremely lightweight but still durable.
Sold by Amazon
This e-bike can go for up to 36 miles in pedal-assisted mode or 20 miles in pure electric mode when fully charged. It has an LED panel on the handlebar that shows your battery life and lets you choose from three assist modes. It also has an adjustable seat for a more comfortable ride.
Sold by Amazon
Heybike Cityscape Electric Bike for Adults
This e-bike comes mostly assembled, so you can ride it right away. It has three working modes, depending on how much you want to pedal, and can reach a top speed of 19 miles per hour. Its battery also lets you go 40 miles on a single charge when pedaling.
Sold by Amazon
$1000-$1500
Ecotric 26-inch Fat Tire Electric Bicycle
This e-bike features rugged tires that can handle commutes on even the roughest roads. Its removable lithium battery can go up to 33 miles on a single charge and is fitted with a lock for security. It also has a suspension front fork for effective shock absorption.
Sold by Amazon
Heybike Ranger Electric Bike for Adults
This electric bike has wide, puncture-resistant tires and a foldable design that makes it easy to bring to work. It offers three riding modes, dual disc brakes and an integrated lighting system for safety. It also comes with a water bottle holder.
Sold by Amazon
Nishiki Men’s Escalante Electric Comfort Bike
This electric bike has a durable aluminum frame and a rigid steel suspension fork for effective shock absorption during your commute. It also has a comfortable padded seat and a display that lets you monitor your battery life.
Sold by Dick’s Sporting Goods
Schwinn 26-inch E-Mendocino Electric Cruiser
This electric bike comes from a trusted bicycle manufacturer and offers both pedal-assisted power and a full-throttle mode. It takes just four hours for the battery to charge and can go up to 30 miles per charge. It has a lightweight but durable aluminum frame, too.
Sold by Dick’s Sporting Goods
$1500-$2000
FreeForce Electric Commuter Bike
This electric bike has a powerful 375-watt lithium-ion battery that provides 3-50 miles of riding on a single charge and is equipped with a lock for security. It offers three levels of pedal assistance and can reach a max speed of 20 mph. The bike is also equipped with a water bottle holder and storage rack.
Sold by Amazon
Over $2000
Designed specifically for long commutes, this electric bike offers pedal assistance at speeds of up to 28 mph. It has hydraulic brakes for safe stops and a rear cargo rack for carrying any items you need for work. Its aluminum frame is lightweight but also highly durable.
Sold by Backcountry
This electric bike’s powerful motor can reach speeds of up to 20 mph. It has front and rear lights for safe riding in low-light situations and fenders to keep the frame clean and undamaged. The sturdy aluminum frame is also backed by a lifetime warranty.
Sold by Backcountry
This electric bike offers four riding modes and can read pedal-assisted speeds of up to 20 mph. It has wide, puncture-resistant tires that improve your riding experience and ergonomic leather grips on the handlebars for a more comfortable hold. It requires little maintenance, too.
Sold by Backcountry
This electric bike has a 500-watt hour battery that can go for miles on a single charge. It provides pedal assistance up to 28 mph for efficient riding in many conditions. It also has a computer display that makes it easy to keep an eye on the battery level.
Sold by Backcountry
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Edward Buckles, Jr. was 13 when Hurricane Katrina hit New Orleans and completely upended his life. Buckles and his family moved from New Orleans to Lafayette, Louisiana for several months while their hometown began to recover from the catastrophic storm.
He told The Associated Press he doesn’t remember much from those months living in Lafayette, grasping for a sense of normalcy in the aftermath of one of the most destructive hurricanes in American history.
His community was experiencing so much destruction. Now as an adult, he views that blank spot in his memory as a response to the trauma of what he witnessed.
Buckles’ parents asked him at the time if he was okay, but he wasn’t quite able to figure that out for himself in the moment. Later the trauma resurfaced. With kids, he said, “what’s responsible and what’s important is that you set them up to deal with that trauma once it surfaces.”
But the filmmaker said in his new documentary “Katrina Babies” that not all the children who were traumatized by living through the hurricane and its aftermath had adults checking in on them. So that’s what he set out to do, capturing several New Orleans residents as they reconcile with a childhood marred by Hurricane Katrina.
The documentary, which has garnered critical praise, will be available for streaming on HBO Max on August 24 and debuts on HBO the same day at 9 pm ET, 17 years and a day after the hurricane formed in the Atlantic Ocean.
It shows how New Orleans and its people were changed by the storm. It depicts the childhood trauma it caused for a generation coming of age after one of the United States’ first major climate-related disasters. New Orleanians featured in the documentary share stories of seeing dead people and pets, of leaving home and returning to communities destroyed, while they were still children.
The film looks at climate past and present and, the filmmakers hope, sounds alarm bells for the climate future.
“I hope this is a local and American story that will motivate people to want to do better and care about human beings, and about how intrinsically linked we are with nature and that the future is clear: There is going to be more of this,” said Audrey Rosenberg, lead producer of the film.
Buckles said that while Hurricane Katrina might has been a formative experience for him and the youth of New Orleans at the time, more waters have come through since. Though he isn’t a climate scientist, he knows firsthand the repeated damage wrought on his hometown by hurricanes and tropical storms made more intense by climate change.
“My grandmother lost her home due to flooding from Hurricane Katrina,” he said. “She has been flooded seven more times just from tropical storms.”
Cierra Chenier, 26, was featured in the documentary and also knows people who have had to rebuild multiple times since Hurricane Katrina due to subsequent hurricanes and storms.
She said the loss of culture and history in New Orleans due to repeated climate-related disasters like Hurricane Katrina shaped her decision to become a local historian and writer.
“I got into wanting to preserve our history because of how quickly I felt my childhood became history,” she said. Even though the storm was 17 years ago, she said, it continues to shape the present.
“In preserving our stories, writing about those stories and narrating those stories, it’s always connected to the present and we can form better solutions for the future,” she said.
Chenier, Buckles and the other youth affected by Hurricane Katrina have a lot to say about the future, having experienced years of government inaction to limit climate change or prepare and recover from climate disasters. Year after year, New Orleanians and the state and federal government know that hurricane season is going to come and be potentially catastrophic because of climate change, Buckles said.
And still, he said, Hurricane Ida, which hit New Orleans 16 years to the day after Hurricane Katrina, affected people in his community in eerily similar ways to the 2005 storm. The relief measures, he said, were nearly as slow.
As a result, people in his community have become more resilient. But he said he wonders whether government agencies are relying on those harmed by climate-related disasters to help themselves when what they really need is public planning and preparation.
“The youth are tired of dealing with this, myself included,” he said. “And we cannot forget to hold accountable those who need to be held accountable.”
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SAN DIEGO, April 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- NuVasive, Inc. (NASDAQ: NUVA), the leader in spine technology innovation, focused on transforming spine surgery with minimally disruptive, procedurally integrated solutions, today announced that leading independent proxy advisory firm Institutional Shareholder Services ("ISS") recommends that NuVasive shareholders vote "FOR" the shareholder proposal to adopt the merger agreement with Globus Medical (NYSE: GMED) at NuVasive's upcoming special meeting of shareholders ("the special meeting") scheduled for April 27, 2023. Only holders of record of NuVasive common stock as of the close of business on March 24, 2023 are entitled to vote at the special meeting.
In making its recommendation, ISS stated in its April 14, 2023 report1:
- "the merger appears to have strategic merit, as the combined company will have increased scale with a complementary product portfolio and geographic footprint and addresses key strategic areas of focus for NUVA, including the lack of a robotics platform and an outsized cost structure"
- "The merger is expected to generate cost and revenue synergies, with positive net synergies expected within two years, and be accretive to GMED earnings"
- "GMED has historically been viewed as a stronger performer than NUVA from an operational, TSR, and valuation standpoint, all of which will benefit NUVA shareholders"
- "In light of the compelling strategic rationale, which includes the opportunity to address the lack of a robotics platform, a key strategic focus area, the projected synergies and potential upside of the combined company, and the uncertainties associated with the standalone alternative, support for the proposed transaction is warranted"
Chris Barry, chief executive officer of NuVasive, said, "We are pleased that ISS recognizes the significant value creation opportunities enabled by our combination with Globus Medical. This transaction is transformative, joins two companies with highly complementary capabilities, geographic footprints and customer bases in a highly competitive industry and delivers compelling value to both companies' shareholders. Together with Globus Medical, we will be an innovative global musculoskeletal company and able to achieve more, faster and better than either company could alone."
The NuVasive Board of Directors strongly urges NuVasive shareholders to vote "FOR" all the NuVasive proposals set forth in the definitive proxy statement for the NuVasive special meeting, including "FOR" the proposal to adopt the merger agreement with Globus Medical.
NuVasive shareholders who have questions or need assistance in voting their shares should contact NuVasive's proxy solicitor, Innisfree M&A Incorporated, by calling toll-free at (877) 687-1873 (U.S. or Canada) or +1 (412) 232-3651 (international).
The merger of NuVasive and Globus Medical is expected to close in the middle of 2023, subject to the approval of both companies' shareholders, regulatory approval, and other customer closing conditions.
About NuVasive
NuVasive, Inc. (NASDAQ: NUVA) is the leader in spine technology innovation, with a mission to transform surgery, advance care, and change lives. The Company's less-invasive, procedurally integrated surgical solutions are designed to deliver reproducible and clinically proven outcomes. The Company's comprehensive procedural portfolio includes surgical access instruments, spinal implants, fixation systems, biologics, software for surgical planning, navigation and imaging solutions, magnetically adjustable implant systems for spine and orthopedics, and intraoperative neuromonitoring technology and service offerings. With more than $1 billion in net sales, NuVasive operates in more than 50 countries serving surgeons, hospitals, and patients. For more information, please visit www.nuvasive.com.
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These risks, as well as other risks associated with the proposed transaction, are more fully discussed in the joint proxy statement/prospectus included in the registration statement on Form S-4 initially filed by Globus Medical with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") on March 10, 2023, as amended on March 24, 2023, in connection with the proposed transaction. While the list of factors presented here is, and the list of factors presented in the registration statement on Form S-4 are, considered representative, no such list should be considered to be a complete statement of all potential risks and uncertainties. Unlisted factors may present significant additional obstacles to the realization of forward-looking statements. Consequences of material differences in results as compared with those anticipated in the forward-looking statements could include, among other things, business disruption, operational problems, financial loss, legal liability to third parties and similar risks, any of which could have a material adverse effect on Globus Medical's or NuVasive's consolidated financial condition, results of operations, credit rating or liquidity. Neither Globus Medical nor NuVasive assumes any obligation to publicly provide revisions or updates to any forward looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future developments or otherwise, should circumstances change, except as otherwise required by securities and other applicable laws.
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This communication relates to a proposed business combination of NuVasive and Globus Medical. In connection with the proposed transaction, Globus Medical filed a registration statement on Form S-4 with the SEC on March 10, 2023, which was amended on March 24, 2023 and that includes a joint proxy statement/prospectus. The registration statement on Form S-4, including the joint proxy statement/prospectus, provides details of the proposed transaction and the attendant benefits and risks. The registration statement was declared effective on March 28, 2023, and NuVasive filed a definitive proxy statement on March 28, 2023. Globus Medical and NuVasive commenced mailing of the definitive joint proxy statement/prospectus to their respective stockholders on March 29, 2023. Globus Medical and NuVasive may also file other documents with the SEC regarding the proposed transaction. This document is not a substitute for the joint proxy statement statement/prospectus or the registration statement on Form S-4 or any other document which Globus Medical or NuVasive may file with the SEC. INVESTORS AND SECURITY HOLDERS OF GLOBUS MEDICAL AND NUVASIVE ARE URGED TO READ THE REGISTRATION STATEMENT, INCLUDING THE JOINT PROXY STATEMENT/PROSPECTUS, AND ANY OTHER RELEVANT DOCUMENTS THAT ARE FILED OR WILL BE FILED WITH THE SEC, AS WELL AS ANY AMENDMENTS OR SUPPLEMENTS TO THESE DOCUMENTS, CAREFULLY AND IN THEIR ENTIRETY BECAUSE THEY CONTAIN OR WILL CONTAIN IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT THE PROPOSED TRANSACTION AND RELATED MATTERS. The documents filed by Globus Medical or NuVasive with the SEC will be available free of charge at the SEC's website (www.sec.gov) and from Globus Medical and NuVasive, as applicable. Requests for copies of the joint proxy statement/ prospectus and other documents filed by Globus Medical with the SEC may be made by contacting Keith Pfeil, Chief Financial Officer by phone at (610) 930-1800 or by email at kpfeil@globusmedical.com, and request for copies of the joint proxy statement/prospectus and other documents filed by NuVasive may be made by contacting Matt Harbaugh, Chief Financial Officer, by phone at (858) 210-2129 or by email at investorrelations@nuvasive.com.
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Globus Medical, NuVasive, their respective directors and certain of their executive officers and other employees may be deemed to be participants in the solicitation of proxies from Globus Medical's and NuVasive's shareholders in connection with the proposed transaction. Information about the directors and executive officers of Globus Medical and their ownership of Globus Medical stock is set forth in Globus Medical's annual report on Form 10-K and Form 10-K/A for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2022, which was filed with the SEC on February 21, 2023 and March 16, 2023, respectively. Information regarding NuVasive's directors and executive officers is contained in NuVasive's annual report on Form 10-K and Form 10-K/A for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2022, which was filed with the SEC on February 22, 2023, and April 12, 2023, respectively. Certain directors and executive officers of Globus Medical and NuVasive may have a direct or indirect interest in the transaction due to securities holdings, vesting of equity awards and rights to severance payments. Additional information regarding the persons who may, under the rules of the SEC, be deemed participants in the solicitation of Globus Medical's and NuVasive's shareholders in connection with the proposed transaction is included in the joint proxy statement/prospectus. These documents can be obtained free of charge from the sources indicated above.
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SINGAPORE, April 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Canaan Inc. (NASDAQ: CAN) ("Canaan" or the "Company"), a leading high-performance computing solutions provider, today announced the filing of its annual report on Form 20-F for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2022 with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") on April 19, 2023. The annual report on Form 20-F can be accessed on the SEC's website at http://www.sec.gov and on the Company's investor relations website at https://investor.canaan-creative.com/.
The Company will provide a hard copy of the annual report, free of charge, to its shareholders and ADS holders upon request. Requests should be directed to the Company's Investor Relations Department at IR@canaan-creative.com.
About Canaan Inc.
Established in 2013, Canaan (NASDAQ: CAN), is a technology company focusing on ASIC high-performance computing chip design, chip research and development, computing equipment production, and software services. The Company's vision is "super computing is what we do, social enrichment is why we do it." Canaan has a rich experience in chip design and streamlined production in the ASIC field. In 2013, it released and mass produced its first ASIC Bitcoin mining machine. In 2018, Canaan released the world's first 7nm ASIC chip, providing energy efficient computing equipment to the cryptocurrency mining industry. In the same year, Canaan released the world's first RISC-V architecture commercial edge AI chip, further harnessing the potential of ASIC technology in the field of high-performance computing and artificial intelligence.
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LOS ANGELES — A Southern California man who once competed on the Philippines national decathlon team has agreed to plead guilty to bilking investors out of more than $28 million with a phony scheme to market cannabis vape pens, federal prosecutors announced Friday.
According to his plea agreement, as far back as 2010 Bunevacz created several businesses that he claimed were involved in the cannabis industry and the sale of vape pens, prosecutors said.
He raised tens of millions of dollars from at least 10 investors, prosecutors said.
But instead of financing business operations, Bunevacz used much of it to fund a lifestyle that included a fancy house, Las Vegas trips, jewelry, designer handbags, horses and a lavish birthday party for his daughter, the U.S. attorney’s office said in a statement.
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CHICAGO (AP) — Kahleah Copper scored 20 points and Courtney Vandersloot added 16 to help Chicago to a record rout of New York 100-62, tying the first-round WNBA playoffs series on Saturday and forcing a decisive Game 3.
The teams will play on Tuesday in New York with a trip to the WNBA semifinals at stake.
Candace Parker added 12 points, 12 rebounds and four assists for the Sky, who broke their own WNBA record for largest margin of victory in the playoffs. Chicago won by 36 at home in Game 3 of the Finals against the Phoenix Mercury last year.
The defending champion Sky took it right at New York after losing Game 1 at home 98-91 on Wednesday night when the Liberty went on a 13-0 run to end the game.
“We knew we had to do something different than we’ve been doing all regular season,” said Vandersloot, who shot 7 of 10 from the field and grabbed nine rebounds on Saturday. “That was our fault, we came out and played a regular-season game. You credit New York, they came out and beat us on our home floor. We knew that wasn’t going to happen again.”
Copper reportedly suffered an ankle injury toward the end of practice Friday and had to be helped off the court. Chicago coach James Wade said the 2021 WNBA Finals MVP would be fine. Turns out, he was right.
Cooper opened the scoring with a 3-pointer and then drove hard to the basket. She was also disruptive on defensive, forcing New York into turnovers. The Liberty only had eight miscues in the first game. But they matched that total by the end of the first quarter, with Chicago ahead 31-10, behind Cooper’s 10 points. She finished 8 of 16 from the field.
Chicago extended the advantage in the second quarter to 31, playing relentless defense and cruising to a 52-28 halftime lead. New York could get no closer in the second half as the Sky kept it going offensively and defensively.
Han Xu and Michaela Onyenwere each scored 10 points to lead New York. Sabrina Ionescu shot 3 of 5 for seven points and added three assists. Natasha Howard finished 3 of 9 for eight points. In Wednesday’s win, Ionescu and Howard both scored 22 points.
The Liberty finished 3 of 20 from 3-point range.
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CHICAGO (AP) — Two Chicago police officers face felony charges for allegedly shooting and seriously wounding an unarmed man during a July shootout on the city’s southwest side that also wounded a second man, authorities said Friday.
Sgt. Christopher Liakopoulos, 43, and Officer Ruben Reynoso, 42, have been charged with one count each of aggravated battery with a firearm, aggravated discharge of a firearm and official misconduct, said Cook County State’s Attorney Kim Foxx.
Foxx said the officers were relieved of their police powers on Thursday before they turned themselves in to authorities.
Foxx said both officers “are being charged with having fired their shots” that wounded an unarmed 23-year-old man — identified separately Friday through a civil court filing as Miguel Medina — on July 22 in the city’s Pilsen neighborhood. That man has since recovered and is cooperating with the investigation, she said.
“The victim who was shot and injured in this incident was not in possession of a weapon, nor did he fire a weapon at these two officers,” Foxx said during a news conference.
After the shooting, police said in a statement that two officers who had observed four people loitering in front of a closed store stopped to investigate and identified themselves as police.
Police said one of the four in the group then displayed a handgun and an exchange of gunfire ensued in which Medina suffered gunshot wounds and was transported to a hospital in serious condition.
Foxx said that based on a review of the evidence, including video surveillance footage, prosecutors believe “the officers involved in this incident did not have provocation or justification to shoot the unarmed” Medina.
“The evidence does not support the use of deadly force related to the shooting of the unarmed victim, and was not lawful,” Foxx said.
Assistant State’s Attorney Alyssa Janicki said Friday at the officers’ bond hearing that a juvenile and Medina initially approached the unmarked police vehicle when questioned by the officers.
The juvenile ran, but Medina showed both hands to the officers as Reynoso and Liakopoulos both pointed their guns out the vehicle’s passenger window and started shooting. Medina was shot in the back and leg.
The juvenile, who Janicki said had a gun in a satchel across his chest, kept running before turning and firing shots at the officers who shot back. A pedestrian near the juvenile suffered a grazing wound.
The officers were heading to a morning training course and were in plain clothes at the time of the shooting. Neither had on their police body cameras because they were going to training, Janicki said.
Prosecutors later obtained surveillance video from the area.
After the shooting, Foxx said, the two officers “made representations to legal authorities, including the Cook County state’s attorney’s office, that was directly contradicted by the videotaped evidence.”
Brian Sexton, Reynoso’s attorney, said during Friday’s hearing that his client was focused on the 17-year-old with the gun and never shot in the direction of Medina.
Sexton said that after Reynoso watched a surveillance video of the shooting, he told the Civilian Office of Police Accountability and the state’s attorney’s office that he “just didn’t remember” the shooting.
Tim Grace, Liakopoulos’ attorney, told the judge that the officers were confronted “by an armed assailant who points a gun at them and eventually fires at them.”
“We are supposed to see if the police officer’s actions were objectively reasonable,” Grace said. “We don’t use 20/20 hindsight. We don’t second-guess. We don’t slow down video like the state’s attorney’s office does.”
Medina filed a federal lawsuit on Friday against Liakopoulos and the city accusing the officer of using excessive force and battery during their interaction and falsely arresting him afterward.
Medina alleges that he and others were walking when the officers drove up in police vehicle and started questioning the group. Medina says he showed his hands and began walking away when Liakopoulos fired shots at him from the vehicle, striking him several times.
Medina was treated at a hospital for his wounds and then held for several hours at a police station, though he was never charged, according to the lawsuit, which doesn’t say how much Medina is seeking and requests a jury trial.
The Civilian Office of Police Accountability is investigating the shooting and has a deadline of Sept. 22 to release materials related to the shooting, including videos, the Chicago Sun-Times reported. | https://cbs4indy.com/news/national-world/ap-us-news/ap-2-chicago-cops-charged-in-shooting-that-wounded-unarmed-man/ | 2022-09-17 14:53:56 | 1 | https://cbs4indy.com/news/national-world/ap-us-news/ap-2-chicago-cops-charged-in-shooting-that-wounded-unarmed-man/ |
A different March Madness: Online hate for the athletes
By EDDIE PELLS
AP National Writer
HOUSTON (AP) — A toxic cauldron on social media is one of the minefields players in the NCAA Tournament must navigate. In an era of increased sensitivity to athlete mental health, never have there been more outside voices scrutinizing their every move. In the third part of a series on social media’s impact on March Madness, The Associated Press found that turning off social media is an option but not really a practical one. It’s unrealistic with the way society interacts in the 21st century. And many athletes need to use social media for endorsement deals. All of that, the AP found, comes with a toll best illustrated by spikes among athletes in anxiety and depression over the past two years. | https://kion546.com/news/2023/03/29/a-different-march-madness-online-hate-for-the-athletes/ | 2023-03-30 02:33:01 | 0 | https://kion546.com/news/2023/03/29/a-different-march-madness-online-hate-for-the-athletes/ |
John Lennon’s killer denied parole for 12th time
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow/Gray News) - Mark David Chapman, the man who shot and killed John Lennon, has been denied release.
The New York Department of Corrections and Community Supervision said an interview with the Board of Parole was held Aug. 31.
The board’s decision to deny parole with “a hold of 18 months” was announced Monday.
Chapman’s next appearance date is scheduled for February 2024.
Over 40 years ago, Chapman was convicted of killing the famed Beatles member as he walked inside of his luxury New York apartment on Dec. 8, 1980.
Chapman was an out-of-work security guard with a history of mental illness.
He was sentenced to 20 years to life in prison and has been denied parole 12 times.
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WFO NEW YORK CITY Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Friday, August 26, 2022
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SPECIAL WEATHER STATEMENT
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service New York NY
414 PM EDT Fri Aug 26 2022
...Strong thunderstorms will impact portions of northwestern New
Haven County through 515 PM EDT...
At 413 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from near East Hartford to Southington to near
Middlebury. Movement was east at 30 mph.
HAZARD...Winds in excess of 30 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Waterbury, Meriden, Naugatuck, Southbury, Wolcott, Cheshire,
Prospect, Middlebury and Oxford.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 800 PM EDT for
southern Connecticut.
LAT...LON 4156 7295 4156 7288 4154 7285 4157 7284
4155 7282 4158 7279 4155 7278 4146 7318
4145 7330 4147 7330 4149 7333 4151 7331
4151 7316 4156 7316 4161 7293
TIME...MOT...LOC 2013Z 265DEG 37KT 4174 7257 4161 7285 4150 7312
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...30 MPH
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR NORTHWESTERN TOLLAND...NORTHEASTERN
HARTFORD AND SOUTHEASTERN HAMPDEN COUNTIES IS CANCELLED...
The tornado threat has diminished and the Tornado Warning has been
cancelled. However, locally damaging winds are still possible and
a Severe Thunderstorm Warning remains in effect for the area.
northern Connecticut...and western Massachusetts.
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WASHINGTON (WHNT) — The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is warning the public of a significant rise in one tick-related disease, which could lead those affected to become allergic to meat and dairy products.
Health officials say that between 2010 and 2022, there were more than 110,000 suspected cases of the tick-bite disease known as alpha-gal syndrome (AGS), which can cause an allergic reaction after eating red meat, dairy products or even some ingredients in certain vaccines or medications.
Health officials said they are not aware of any confirmed deaths, but people with the allergy have described it as bewildering and terrifying.
“I never connected it with any food because it was hours after eating,” said one patient, Bernadine Heller-Greenman.
This specific tick-bite disease causes a reaction in the body to the alpha-gal sugar molecule found in meat, products made from animals – and tick spit. Mild symptoms range from rashes or digestive issues, while severe symptoms could lead to anaphylaxis.
However, the CDC says that because the diagnosis of AGS requires a positive test and a clinical exam, and some people with AGS may not get tested, it is now estimated that as many as 450,000 people might have been affected by the disease in the U.S., according to two reports from the CDC in the Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report.
The CDC states that onset symptoms typically occur between two to six hours after exposure to alpha-gal. Healthcare providers still know little about AGS and no treatment or cure is currently available.
In a study, 1,500 family and general practitioners, internists, pediatricians, nurse practitioners and physical assistants across the country were surveyed about AGS. Results show that 78 percent of the respondents had not heard about AGS, around one-third reported that they were not “too confident” in their ability to diagnose or manage patients with AGS and five percent felt “very confident” in their ability to diagnose patients with the disease.
“Alpha-gal syndrome is an important emerging public health problem, with potentially severe health impacts that can last a lifetime for some patients,” said Dr. Ann Carpenter. “It’s critical for clinicians to be aware of AGS so they can properly evaluate, diagnose, and manage their patients and also educate them on tick-bite prevention to protect patients from developing this allergic condition.”
Alpha-gal is a sugar molecule found in meat from mammals (pork, beef, rabbit, lamb, venison, etc.) and products made from them (gelatin, cow’s milk, milk products, and some pharmaceuticals). It is a serious allergic condition some people may experience after they consume food or products containing the sugar molecule.
So far, evidence shows that reactions most associated with AGS come from the ‘Lone-Star’ tick. Yet, other kinds of ticks have not been ruled out. Localities in the southern, Midwest, and mid-Atlantic regions of the United States identified more people who tested positive.
Symptoms to look out for include, but are not limited to:
- hives or itchy rashes
- nausea or vomiting
- heartburn or indigestion
- diarrhea
- cough
- shortness of breath or difficulty breaking
- drop in blood pressure
- swelling of the lips, throat, tongue or eyelids
- dizziness or faintness
- severe stomach pains
AGS is diagnosed by an allergist or other healthcare provider and requires a thorough history with compatible symptoms and diagnostic testing for antibodies specific to the alpha-gal sugar molecule.
The CDC recommends wearing bug repellant and checking the body and clothes to avoid being bitten. To learn more about AGS from the CDC, visit their website here. If you think you have experienced symptoms compatible with AGS, visit your local allergist or other healthcare provider today.
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I’m Just a Kid with an IEP, Jordan Toma, Youth Motivational Speaker, Coming to Fargo July 25th
FARGO, N.D. (Valley News Live) -
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Jordan Toma continues to book speaking engagements across the country. Speaking to children, parents, teachers, teachers in training, school faculty
Jordan Toma is the #1 youth motivational speaker and youth advocate in the country because he teaches by example, his example.
Jordan’s life story, his struggles, his failures, and his realization that his struggle was his strength will inspire everyone.
Begin your children’s journey with Jordan Toma today.
Jordan Toma will be in Fargo July 25th at the Delta Hotels by Mariott at 7PM.
Purchase your Tickets for the most life changing event you and your children will ever experience.
Help every child on this planet understand their struggle is their strength, and how to use it, by joining Jordan Toma, a journey together for a better life.
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TX Lake Charles LA Zone Forecast for Wednesday, July 6, 2022
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663 FPUS54 KLCH 070835
ZFPLCH
Zone Forecast Product
National Weather Service Lake Charles LA
335 AM CDT Thu Jul 7 2022
TXZ180-072230-
Tyler-
Including the cities of Town Bluff, Fred, Hillister, Ivanhoe,
Spurger, Warren, and Woodville
335 AM CDT Thu Jul 7 2022
.TODAY...Mostly sunny. A slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms this afternoon. Highs in the mid 90s. South winds
5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 20 percent. Heat index values up to
107.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Humid with lows in the mid 70s. South
winds 5 to 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 90s. Southwest winds around
5 mph. Heat index values up to 108.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows in the mid 70s. South winds around
5 mph.
.SATURDAY...Sunny, hot with highs around 100. Southwest winds
around 5 mph. Heat index values up to 111.
.SATURDAY NIGHT AND SUNDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 70s.
Highs in the upper 90s. Heat index values up to 110.
.SUNDAY NIGHT THROUGH TUESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the
mid 70s. Highs in the upper 90s. Heat index values up to 110.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms
in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 90s. Chance of rain
40 percent.
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TXZ201-072230-
Hardin-
Including the cities of Lumberton and Silsbee
335 AM CDT Thu Jul 7 2022
.TODAY...Mostly sunny. A slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms this afternoon. Highs in the mid 90s. South winds
5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 20 percent. Heat index values up to
106.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Humid with lows in the mid 70s. South
winds around 5 mph.
.FRIDAY...Sunny with highs in the upper 90s. Southwest winds 5 to
10 mph. Heat index values up to 107.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Clear with lows in the mid 70s. South winds 5 to
10 mph. Heat index values up to 105 early in the evening.
.SATURDAY...Sunny with highs in the upper 90s. Southwest winds
5 to 10 mph. Heat index values up to 110.
.SATURDAY NIGHT THROUGH SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the
upper 70s. Highs in the upper 90s. Heat index values up to 110.
.MONDAY AND MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Highs in the upper 90s.
Lows in the mid 70s. Heat index values up to 110.
.TUESDAY...Mostly sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in
the afternoon. Highs in the mid 90s. Chance of rain 30 percent.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 70s.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly sunny with a chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 90s. Chance of rain 40 percent.
$$
TXZ215-072230-
Jefferson-
Including the cities of Beaumont, Sabine Pass,
and Sea Rim State Park
335 AM CDT Thu Jul 7 2022
.TODAY...Mostly sunny with a slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 90s. South winds 5 to 10 mph.
Chance of rain 20 percent.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Humid with lows in the upper 70s. South
winds 5 to 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Sunny with highs in the lower 90s. Southwest winds 5 to
10 mph. Heat index values up to 106.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Humid with lows in the upper 70s.
South winds 5 to 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Sunny with highs in the mid 90s. Southwest winds 5 to
10 mph. Heat index values up to 108.
.SATURDAY NIGHT AND SUNDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 70s.
Highs in the mid 90s. Heat index values up to 110.
.SUNDAY NIGHT THROUGH MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the
upper 70s. Highs in the lower 90s. Heat index values up to 105.
.TUESDAY...Mostly sunny with a chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 90s. Chance of rain 40 percent.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 70s.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly sunny with a chance of thunderstorms. A
chance of showers. Highs around 90. Chance of rain 50 percent.
$$
TXZ216-072230-
Orange-
Including the cities of Orange, Vidor, and Bridge City
335 AM CDT Thu Jul 7 2022
.TODAY...Mostly sunny with a slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 90s. South winds 5 to 10 mph.
Chance of rain 20 percent. Heat index values up to 105.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Humid with lows in the upper 70s. South
winds 5 to 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Sunny with highs in the mid 90s. Southwest winds 5 to
10 mph. Heat index values up to 107.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Clear with lows in the upper 70s. Southwest winds
5 to 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Sunny with highs in the mid 90s. Southwest winds 5 to
10 mph. Heat index values up to 108.
.SATURDAY NIGHT AND SUNDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 70s.
Highs in the mid 90s. Heat index values up to 110.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming partly
cloudy. Lows in the upper 70s.
.MONDAY...Mostly sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in
the afternoon. Highs in the lower 90s. Chance of rain 30 percent.
Heat index values up to 105.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 70s.
.TUESDAY...Mostly sunny with a chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 90s. Chance of rain 40 percent.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 70s.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly sunny with a chance of thunderstorms. A
chance of showers. Highs around 90. Chance of rain 50 percent.
$$
TXZ259-072230-
Northern Jasper-
Including the cities of Holly Springs, Jasper, Kirbyville,
Magnolia Springs, Mt. Union, and Roganville
335 AM CDT Thu Jul 7 2022
.TODAY...Mostly sunny. A slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms this afternoon. Highs in the mid 90s. Southwest
winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 20 percent. Heat index values
up to 105.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Humid with lows in the mid 70s. South
winds 5 to 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 90s. Southwest winds around
5 mph. Heat index values up to 107.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Clear with lows in the mid 70s. South winds 5 to
10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Sunny with highs in the upper 90s. Southwest winds
5 to 10 mph. Heat index values up to 110.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 70s. Heat index
values up to 105 early in the evening.
.SUNDAY THROUGH TUESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Highs in the mid
90s. Lows in the mid 70s. Heat index values up to 110.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms
in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 90s. Chance of rain
40 percent.
$$
TXZ260-072230-
Northern Newton-
Including the cities of Burkeville, Farrsville, Jamestown,
Newton, Wiergate, Bleakwood, and Call
335 AM CDT Thu Jul 7 2022
.TODAY...Mostly sunny. A slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms this afternoon. Highs in the mid 90s. Southwest
winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 20 percent.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Humid with lows in the mid 70s. South
winds around 5 mph.
.FRIDAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 90s. Southwest winds around
5 mph. Heat index values up to 106.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Clear with lows in the mid 70s. South winds 5 to
10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 90s. Southwest winds 5 to
10 mph. Heat index values up to 109.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 70s.
.SUNDAY THROUGH MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Highs in the upper
90s. Lows in the mid 70s. Heat index values up to 110.
.TUESDAY...Mostly sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in
the afternoon. Highs in the mid 90s. Chance of rain 30 percent.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 70s.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms
in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 90s. Chance of rain
40 percent.
$$
TXZ261-072230-
Southern Jasper-
Including the cities of Gist, Buna, and Evadale
335 AM CDT Thu Jul 7 2022
.TODAY...Mostly sunny. A slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms this afternoon. Highs in the mid 90s. South winds
5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 20 percent. Heat index values up to
106.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Humid with lows in the mid 70s. South
winds around 5 mph.
.FRIDAY...Sunny with highs in the upper 90s. Southwest winds
around 5 mph. Heat index values up to 107.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Clear with lows in the mid 70s. South winds 5 to
10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Sunny with highs in the upper 90s. Southwest winds
around 5 mph. Heat index values up to 109.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 70s. Heat index
values up to 105 early in the evening.
.SUNDAY THROUGH MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Highs in the upper
90s. Lows in the upper 70s. Heat index values up to 110.
.TUESDAY...Mostly sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in
the afternoon. Highs in the mid 90s. Chance of rain 30 percent.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 70s.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly sunny with a chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 90s. Chance of rain 40 percent.
$$
TXZ262-072230-
Southern Newton-
Including the city of Deweyville
335 AM CDT Thu Jul 7 2022
.TODAY...Mostly sunny. A slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms this afternoon. Highs in the lower 90s. South winds
5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 20 percent. Heat index values up to
105.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Humid with lows in the mid 70s. South
winds around 5 mph.
.FRIDAY...Sunny with highs in the mid 90s. Southwest winds 5 to
10 mph. Heat index values up to 106.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Clear with lows in the mid 70s. Southwest winds
5 to 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Sunny with highs in the upper 90s. Southwest winds
around 5 mph. Heat index values up to 108.
.SATURDAY NIGHT AND SUNDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 70s.
Highs in the mid 90s. Heat index values up to 110.
.SUNDAY NIGHT THROUGH MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the
upper 70s. Highs in the mid 90s. Heat index values up to 105.
.TUESDAY...Mostly sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in
the afternoon. Highs in the mid 90s. Chance of rain 40 percent.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 70s.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly sunny with a chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 90s. Chance of rain 40 percent.
$$
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GENEVA (AP) — FIFA’s top doctor highlighted brain injuries in soccer as his top priority Tuesday ahead of a World Cup where teams can use an extra substitute if a player has a suspected concussion.
“I joined FIFA to try and make a little bit of a difference and brain injuries is top of my list. That is the one we can focus on,” said Andrew Massey, who joined the world governing body as its medical director in 2020 after being team doctor at Liverpool. “What we do at the World Cup will be evidenced at grass roots football.”
The tournament in Qatar will be the first World Cup where teams can make an additional permanent substitution in a game for a suspected concussion, on top of the five that can be used in the regulation 90 minutes.
In the final of the 2014 World Cup, Germany midfielder Christoph Kramer stayed on the field for 14 first-half minutes after taking a heavy blow to the face when colliding with an Argentina opponent. He was replaced only after slumping to the ground.
Soccer’s often inconsistent attitude to head injuries was shown Saturday in the English Premier League. Aston Villa’s Argentina goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez continued playing for several minutes against Newcastle despite looking groggy after colliding with a teammate.
FIFAs law-making panel, known as IFAB, has specially allowed concussion subs at the World Cup as it continues trials that run through August next year with about 140 competitions globally.
Massey said FIFA’s strategy was to “suspect and protect,” aiming to avoid having injured players staying on the field until the severity of a head injury becomes clearer.
“We don’t want to leave a team numerically disadvantaged or tactically disadvantaged,” he told FIFA’s in-house “Living Football” show.
In Qatar, teams’ medical staff will have tablets to see video replays quickly and get input from concussion spotters in the stands.
“Everything FIFA does is to support the team doctors” who make the final decision if a player can continue playing or must be replaced, Massey said.
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AACHEN, Germany, Sept. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- New Elektor Book: Arduino and Raspberry Pi based PID Controllers
What Are PID Controllers?
PID control is the most commonly used control algorithm, used extensively in industrial, process, and commercial applications and has been universally accepted as the easiest and perhaps the best control algorithm, resulting in precision control of a plant. The popularity and wide use of PID controllers can be attributed partly to their robust performance in a wide range of process control applications and partly to their simplicity to use, which allows engineers to operate and tune them in a simple, straightforward manner. As the name suggests, the PID algorithm consists of three basic coefficients; proportional, integral and derivative which are varied to get an optimal response.
New Book Release
The new book, PID-Based Practical Digital Control with Raspberry Pi and Arduino Uno, is about using the Raspberry Pi 4 and Arduino Uno in PID-based automatic control applications. The book starts with the basic theory of both the continuous and discrete time feedback control systems. The time responses of first order and second-order systems are given in detail. Working and fully tested projects are given for controlling real systems using PID controller algorithms. The open-loop step time response, various methods of tuning the PID parameters, and the closed-loop time response of the developed systems are given in the book together with the block diagrams, circuit diagrams, PID controller algorithms, and full program listings and program descriptions for both the Raspberry Pi and Arduino Uno.
The book covers the following topics:
- Open-loop and closed-loop control systems
- Analogue and digital sensors
- Transfer functions and continuous-time systems
- First-order and second-order system time responses
- Discrete-time digital systems
- Continuous-time PID controllers
- Discrete-time PID controllers
- ON-OFF temperature control with Raspberry Pi and Arduino Uno
- PID temperature control with Raspberry Pi and Arduino Uno
- PID DC motor control with Raspberry Pi and Arduino Uno
- PID water level control with Raspberry Pi and Arduino
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ATLANTA (AP) — Oprah Winfrey is again shining her star power on Democrat Stacey Abrams’s bid for governor in Georgia, as Abrams pursues a rematch against incumbent Republican Brian Kemp, who she narrowly lost to in 2018.
Winfrey appeared in a prerecorded chat with Abrams on a campaign website Thursday, saying she believes the candidate has a “calling to want people to be able to do better, to live better and to thrive in their lives.”
“I’m wishing that the people of Georgia come out and make that a reality for you and the state of Georgia,” Winfrey said.
The appearance comes during the first of three weeks of early voting in Georgia, as Democrats in particular seek to drive their voters to cast ballots early. More than 434,000 people had already voted as of Thursday morning.
Winfrey visited Georgia in November 2018 to campaign for Abrams in her previous unsuccessful bid, even knocking on some doors in suburban Atlanta. Since then, Abrams has vaulted to her own national fame as a voting rights activist and Democratic leader, earning millions from books and speeches.
Kemp has attacked Abrams as “Celebrity Stacey,” saying last month that Abrams is “running her campaign to cater to liberal elites” and not to Georgians. Kemp generally leads Abrams in polls.
“While Stacey Abrams continues to solicit the help of out-of-state billionaires,” said Kemp spokesperson Tate Mitchell, “Gov. Kemp will continue to talk to hardworking Georgians about his record of economic success and plan to build a safer, stronger Georgia.”
Abrams used the Thursday event to share her platform, which includes expanding Medicaid health insurance, raising teacher pay, improving affordable housing, and developing small businesses, especially ones owned by nonwhite residents.
“As the governor, my mission is to make sure that everyone can can do well that they have education, health care and housing and the ability to make a good living and take care of themselves,” Abrams said.
She also argued that people should vote for her as protection against U.S. Supreme Court decisions that might erode minority voting rights, protections for LGBTQ people, and safeguards against stolen presidential elections.
“And so if you want opportunity, freedom, and the ability to control your future, you need me as governor, because Brian Kemp’s proven he doesn’t care and he won’t help,” Abrams said.
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Lawyer: Gun used by child who shot teacher was ‘secured’
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (AP) — The family of a 6-year-old boy who shot and wounded his teacher in Virginia said Thursday that the gun he used had been “secured.”
The family’s statement was released by an attorney and did not elaborate further on where the 9mm handgun was kept. The family also was not identified.
“Our family has always been committed to responsible gun ownership and keeping firearms out of the reach of children,” the statement said. “The firearm our son accessed was secured.”
The family also said that the boy “suffers from an acute disability and was under a care plan at the school that included his mother or father attending school with him and accompanying him to class every day.”
The family said the week of the shooting “was the first week when we were not in class with him. We will regret our absence on this day for the rest of our lives.”
The statement was released through the office of Newport News-based attorney James S. Ellenson.
The shooting occurred Jan. 6 as teacher Abigail Zwerner taught her first grade class at Richneck Elementary in Newport News.
The bullet pierced Zwerner’s hand and struck her chest. The 25-year-old teacher hustled her students out of the classroom before being rushed to the hospital.
Newport News police had said that the 6-year-old’s mother legally purchased the gun but that it was unclear how her son gained access to it.
A Virginia law prohibits leaving a loaded gun where it is accessible to a child under 14, a misdemeanor crime punishable with a maximum one-year prison sentence and $2,500 fine. No charges have been brought against the mother so far.
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WASHINGTON — If you used Google search between 2006 and 2012, you may be eligible to apply for part of a $23 million class-action settlement.
The settlement is the result of a lawsuit accusing Google of improperly sharing user search information with third-party websites and companies. Google has denied any liability or wrongdoing tied to the lawsuit's allegations.
Who is eligible for the Google settlement?
Anyone who used Google Search and clicked on a search result at any time between Oct. 25, 2006 and Sept. 30, 2013.
How to apply for the Google class-action settlement?
In order to be part of the settlement, you have to submit a claim by July 31, 2023. If you received a notification about the settlement and was given a class member ID, you can use that to submit a claim form at the website www.refererheadersettlement.com.
If you didn't receive a notification, you'll first need to register for a class member ID on the settlement site. After that, you can submit a claim form online. You can also contact the Settlement Administrator to request a form by calling toll-free 1-833-512-2306, emailing info@refererheadersettlement.com, or mailing your request to In re Google Referrer Header Privacy Settlement, c/o Kroll Settlement Administration, P.O. Box 225391, New York, NY 10150-5391.
As part of submitting a claim, you have to attest that you submitted a search to Google and clicked on a search result between Oct. 25, 2006 and Sept. 30, 2012.
How much could you get from the Google settlement?
According to the official settlement website, each person who files an approved claim may get around $7.70, based on the data parties involved in the settlement currently have.
The final amount will depend on how many other users submit valid claims.
Settlement payments will be distributed after the court grants final approval of the settlement and after any appeals are resolved. A final approval hearing for the settlement of this case is currently scheduled for Oct. 12, 2023.
What happens if you don't submit a claim in the Google settlement?
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Scripps News' Christian Bryant sat down with 2024 Republican presidential hopeful Larry Elder. They talked about economic challenges, the priorities of Republican voters and Elder's strategy to move from long shot in a crowded field to legitimate contender for the nomination.
Elder, who sought to replace California Gov. Gavin Newsom in a failed 2021 recall effort, announced in April he would run for the Republican presidential nomination in 2024.
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Monday marks the first day on the road to team champions in the NJSIAA/Rothman Orthopaedics wrestling tournament, as the quarterfinal and semifinal rounds get under way at 20 sites around the New Jersey.
We will bring you results from all four sections, where the first two rounds are being held at two sites in each of the five groups.
All in all, there are 80 teams taking to the mats.
Check back here for all the results in North Jersey, Section 1.
GROUP 5
At Passaic Tech
The top seeds and hosts at the Group 5 sites moved into the next round, though with differing degrees of difficulty.
Top-seeded Passaic Tech rolled past nearby Passaic by a 51-21 count to move into the semifinals.
The Wayne school advanced to meet the winner between fifth-seeded North Bergen (8-10) and fourth-seeded Morristown (8-11).
At Clifton
Second-seeded Clifton rallied past pesky West Orange, the seventh seed, for a 39-36 victory.
Clifton set up a semifinal meeting with sixth-seeded Livingston, which pulled an early upset when it defeated third-seeded Bloomfield, 45-27, in the other match at Clifton.
Pins from Reily Garcia at 165 pounds, Nick Doktor (175), Joseph Abill (215) and Isaac Cazimovski overcome a 30-15 deficit against West Orange.
GROUP 4
At Mount Olive
8-Belleville (10-6) at 1-Mount Olive (8-4), 5
5-Cliffside Park (13-4) vs. 4-Northern Highlands (9-7), 5
At Ridgewood
6-Bogota (13-6) vs. 3-Morris Knolls (9-8), 6
7-Randolph (12-5) at 2-Ridgewood (11-3), 6
GROUP 3
At Old Tappan
8-Pascack Valley (12-8) at 1-Old Tappan (13-4), 5:30
5-River Dell (10-11) vs. 4-Montville (9-9), 5:30
At Ramapo
6-Paramus (10-8) vs. 3-Sparta (16-5), 5:30
7-Wayne Hills (12-9) at 2-Ramapo (11-8), 5:30
GROUP 2
At Jefferson
6-Lakeland (10-9) vs. 3-Pascack Hills (15-7), 5
2-Jefferson 51, 7-Ramsey 24
At High Point
1-High Point 52, Manchester Reg. 19
5-Westwood 39, 4-West Milford 37
GROUP 1
At Kittatinny
1-Kittatinny 74, 8-Hawthorne 3
5-Pompton Lakes 39, 4-Butler 36
At Emerson Boro
3-Newton 45, 6-Glen Rock 30
2-Emerson Boro 47, 7-New Milford 36
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BOGOTA, Colombia (AP) — Militants in Colombia killed at least nine soldiers and injured another nine in an attack early Wednesday on a military post in a troubled region near the country’s border with Venezuela, authorities said.
The military gave no details of the assault in El Carmen in the state of Norte de Santander, but said a preliminary assessment indicated it was carried out by the National Liberation Army, or ELN, the country’s last active guerrilla group.
It would be the most serious attack by the guerillas since November when they resumed peace talks with the government, and would complicate efforts by Colombia’s first leftist president, Gustavo Petro, to bring “total peace” to the nation of 50 million.
Petro condemned the attack, and said in a tweet that those who carried it out were “absolutely far from peace and the people.” He said seven of those killed were soldiers doing compulsory military service and that two were officers.
The commander of Colombia’s military, Maj. Gen. Helder Giraldo, said the military would continue operations in the area against the ELN and would file a complaint over the “serious violation of human rights and international humanitarian law.”
Some rural areas of Colombia are still under the grip of drug gangs and rebel groups despite a historic peace deal in 2016 with the larger Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia, or FARC.
Founded in 1964 and originally inspired by the Cuban revolution, the ELN now has around 2,000 to 4,000 troops in Colombia and neighboring Venezuela. Human rights organizations have reported that the group runs drug trafficking routes and illegal gold mines.
ELN attacks have scuttled peace talks in the past. In 2019, a car bombing claimed by ELN that killed 22 people at a police school in Bogota led the government of then-President Iván Duque to suspend all dialogue. | https://www.ourmidland.com/news/world/article/militants-kill-9-soldiers-in-attack-on-colombia-s-17866507.php | 2023-03-29 15:18:39 | 1 | https://www.ourmidland.com/news/world/article/militants-kill-9-soldiers-in-attack-on-colombia-s-17866507.php |
Annual Holly DealsSM event makes holiday shopping easier with incredible deals, affordable gift ideas, festive giveaways and more
LAKEWOOD, Colo., Dec. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- December is the month that sparkles with the excitement of the holiday season. That excitement can also be paired with the undesired gift of stress. There are parties to plan, events to attend, gifts to find, cookies to bake, all the while keeping an eye on budgets. Natural Grocers®, the largest family-operated organic and natural grocery retailer in the U.S., has all the ingredients, health and beauty gifts, supplements and stocking stuffers you need to complete your holiday preparations in an affordable fashion. Available December 10 - 22, 2022, Holly DealsSM arrive just in time to cross everything off your list and settle in to enjoy time with friends, family, and neighbors.
HOLLY DEALS
With Natural Grocers' annual Holly Deals event, customers can expect festive freebies and incredible deals on over 100 holiday essentials from December 10 - 22. With up to 42% off Natural Grocers' already Always Affordable PricesSM, customers can rest easy knowing that they are choosing ingredients and gifts that meet Natural Grocers' high-quality standards without busting budgets.
FESTIVE FREEBIES
- Dec. 10: Free Coffee. The first 200 customers in-store will receive one FREE sample-size Natural Grocers® Brand Organic Coffee (1.75 oz.), while supplies last.[i]
- Dec. 10 – 22: BOGO on Beeler's Bacon w/in-store coupon. Buy a 12 oz. package of Beeler's Hickory Smoked Uncured Bacon, get a package of their limited Holiday Apple Cinnamon Uncured Bacon FREE (a $7.95 value). Must present coupon to redeem, while supplies last. Coupon can be found in the Holly Deals good4u℠ Health Hotline® - available at all Natural Grocers stores.[ii]
- Dec. 22: Free Popcorn. The first 150 in-store customers will receive one FREE snack-size Natural Grocers Brand Organic Popcorn (.65 oz).[iii]
INCREDIBLE DEALS
Customers can stretch their "Holly-day" dollars and get up to 42% off Always AffordableSM prices on select products in every department from December 10 -22.[iv]
PARTY FOODS: Dig into deliciousness at your next get-together, without worrying about artificial additives or other un-festive ingredients. Natural Grocers makes it easy and affordable to 'wow' guests with savory snacks, sweet treats and drinks to delight.
BAKING & COOKING: Natural Grocers offers baking and cooking essentials for every type of foodie—from gluten-free, dairy-free or vegan to those seeking sustainably sourced and humanely raised meat and seafood. Customers can elevate their favorite recipes this holiday season without elevating their bank statements.
STOCKING STUFFERS: Fill stockings with Natural Grocers' good4u® products and indulgent goodies that will satisfy everyone – even furry family members. From chocolate to savory snacks and pet toys, every item meets Natural Grocer's exceptional standards at the season's most celebratory discounts.
HEALTH & BEAUTY: Holly Deals gift-giving options also include those of the health & beauty variety. Customers will find premium quality indulgences with luxurious self-care products and planet-friendly home goods. Customers can pamper those they love this holiday season, while perhaps saving enough to pamper themselves.
SUPPLEMENTS: Natural Grocers offers an excellent lineup of products to help support its customers in taking charge of their health this holiday season and into 2023. Best of all, these products and formulas are what they say on the label! To make it into Natural Grocers' supplement department, products must pass a stringent screening, achieve high standards, and be made in a GMP Certified (good manufacturing practices) facility. Unwrap savings and support health through this holiday season at impressive discounts.
GIFT SETS
Back by popular demand, the Natural Grocers good4u® elves are making the season merry and bright with fun and affordable Gift Sets.[iv] Pairing stellar deals with trending holiday categories such as cooking & baking, relaxation, chocolate, pet care, etc., these gift sets (under $15, $20, and $30) make it easy to buy for everyone and stick to a budget.
GIFT SHOES: NATURAL GROCERS & NOW®
Natural Grocers is proud to be partnering with NOW, a trusted leader in the natural products and supplements company, to offer a limited edition, co-branded shoe, in stores. NOW's mission is to provide value in products and services that empower people to lead healthier lives. The co-branded shoes perfectly embody their mission and allow Natural Grocers to further their Commitment to Quality, Affordability and Community: three of the company's Five Founding Principles.
Customers who purchase the co-branded shoes will not only get a great pair of shoes for their money, but they'll also be contributing to their local community. For every five pairs of Natural Grocers and NOW branded shoes sold from December 10-22, Natural Grocers will donate a blanket to a local shelter.
SHOE FEATURES:
- Unisex Design
- Comfortable Fit
- Available in 9 Popular Sizes
- Affordably Priced at $19.99
INSTAGRAM GIVEAWAY
To add even more joy to the season of giving, Natural Grocers is also hosting an Instagram giveaway.[vii]
- December 14-16: Watch @NaturalGrocers on Instagram for a chance to win one of three $100 Natural Grocers gift cards. Follow, like and tag to be entered to win.
- Follow Natural Grocers on Instagram, Facebook and TikTok for fabulous recipes, gift ideas and holiday hacks.
Customers can get complete information on Holly Deals, including gift ideas and scrumptious holiday recipes by picking up the December edition (Vol. 65) of the Natural Grocers good4u® Health Hotline® at their local store or viewing the digital version here.
- Click here for Natural Grocers' Holly Deals Media Kit.
- For media requests contact Katie Macarelli: kmacarelli@naturalgrocers.com.
ABOUT NATURAL GROCERS BY VITAMIN COTTAGE
Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage, Inc. (NYSE: NGVC) is an expanding specialty retailer of natural and organic groceries, body care products, and dietary supplements. The products sold by Natural Grocers must meet strict quality guidelines and may not contain artificial colors, flavors, preservatives or sweeteners, or partially hydrogenated or hydrogenated oils. The Company sells only USDA-certified organic produce and exclusively pasture-raised, non-confinement dairy products, and free-range eggs. Natural Grocers' flexible smaller-store format allows it to offer affordable prices in a shopper-friendly, clean, and convenient retail environment. The Company also provides extensive free science-based Nutrition Education programs to help customers make informed health and nutrition choices. The Company, founded in 1955, has 164 stores in 21 states. Visit www.NaturalGrocers.com for more information and store locations.
[i] Limit one per customer for the first 200 in-store customers only. Valid 12/10/2022 at participating Natural Grocers locations. Quantity limited to stock on hand; no rain checks. Pricing excludes taxes and is subject to change without notice. Natural Grocers reserves the right to correct errors. Void where prohibited by law.
[ii] Must present coupon at time of purchase to redeem. Limit 1 per in-store customer. Offer valid only from 12/10/2022 to 12/22/2022 or until stock is depleted. Offer is redeemable only for in-store customer purchases at participating Natural Grocers locations and cannot be combined with other offers. Must make qualifying purchase of one 12 oz. Beeler's Hickory Smoked Uncured Bacon to receive free product. Quantity limited to stock on hand; no rain checks. Pricing excludes taxes and is subject to change without notice. Natural Grocers reserves the right to correct errors. Void where prohibited by law.
[iii] Limit one per customer for the first 150 in-store customers only. Valid 12/22/2022 at participating Natural Grocers locations. Quantity limited to stock on hand; no rain checks. Pricing excludes taxes and is subject to change without notice. Natural Grocers reserves the right to correct errors. Void where prohibited by law.
[iv] Offers valid only from 12/10/2022 – 12/22/2022 for in-store customer purchases at participating stores and cannot be combined with other offers. Quantity limited to stock on hand, no rainchecks. Pricing excludes taxes and is subject to change without notice. Natural Grocers reserves the right to correct errors. Void where prohibited by law.
[v] Sweepstakes starts on 12/14/2022 and ends on 12/16/2022. No purchase necessary. A purchase will not increase your chances of winning. Open only to legal residents of the 50 United States and the District of Columbia, 18 years or older. Please be aware of scam accounts. Natural Grocers will never request that you follow a link to enter private information as part of their Sweepstakes. Winners will only be contacted through the official, verified @naturalgrocers handle. Void where prohibited by law.
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CHICAGO, Nov. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- A new MRI study revealed that consumption of alcohol even in low to moderate amounts during pregnancy can change the baby's brain structure and delay brain development. Results of the study will be presented next week at the annual meeting of the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA).
"Fetal MRI is a highly specialized and safe examination method that allows us to make accurate statements about brain maturation prenatally," said study senior author Gregor Kasprian, M.D., associate professor of radiology from the Department of Biomedical Imaging and Image-guided Therapy of the Medical University of Vienna in Austria.
Alcohol consumption during pregnancy can expose the fetus to a group of conditions called fetal alcohol spectrum disorders. Babies born with fetal alcohol spectrum disorders could develop learning disabilities, behavioral problems or speech and language delays.
"Unfortunately, many pregnant women are unaware of the influence of alcohol on the fetus during pregnancy," said lead author Patric Kienast, M.D., a Ph.D. student in the Department of Biomedical Imaging and Image-Guided Therapy, Division of Neuroradiology and Musculoskeletal Radiology at the Medical University of Vienna. "Therefore, it is our responsibility not only to do the research but also to actively educate the public about the effects of alcohol on the fetus."
For the study, researchers analyzed MRI exams of 24 fetuses with prenatal alcohol exposure. The fetuses were between 22 and 36 weeks of gestation at the time of MRI. Alcohol exposure was determined via anonymous surveys of the mothers. The questionnaires used were the Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System (PRAMS), a surveillance project of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and health departments, and the T-ACE Screening Tool, a measurement tool of four questions that identify risk drinking.
In fetuses with alcohol exposure, the fetal total maturation score (fTMS) was significantly lower than in the age-matched controls, and the right superior temporal sulcus (STS) was shallower. The STS is involved in social cognition, audiovisual integration and language perception.
"We found the greatest changes in the temporal brain region and STS," Dr. Kasprian said. "We know that this region, and specifically the formation of the STS, has a great influence on language development during childhood."
Brain changes were seen in the fetuses even at low levels of alcohol exposure.
"Seventeen of 24 mothers drank alcohol relatively infrequently, with average alcohol consumption of less than one alcoholic drink per week," Dr. Kienast said. "Nevertheless, we were able to detect significant changes in these fetuses based on prenatal MRI."
Three mothers drank one to three drinks per week, and two mothers drank four to six drinks per week. One mother consumed an average of 14 or more drinks per week. Six mothers also reported at least one binge drinking event (exceeding four drinks on one occasion) during pregnancy.
According to the researchers, delayed fetal brain development could be specifically related to a delayed stage of myelination and less distinct gyrification in the frontal and occipital lobes.
The myelination process is critical to brain and nervous system function. Myelin protects nerve cells, allowing them to transmit information faster. Important developmental milestones in infants, as rolling over, crawling and language processing are directly linked to myelination.
Gyrification refers to the formation of the folds of the cerebral cortex. This folding enlarges the surface area of the cortex with limited space in the skull, enabling an increase in cognitive performance. When gyrification is diminished, functionality is reduced.
"Pregnant women should strictly avoid alcohol consumption," Dr. Kienast said. "As we show in our study, even low levels of alcohol consumption can lead to structural changes in brain development and delayed brain maturation."
It is unclear how these structural changes will affect brain development in these babies after birth.
"To assess this accurately, we need to wait for the children who were examined as fetuses at that time to get a little older, so that we can invite them back for further examinations," Dr. Kienast said. "However, we can strongly assume that the changes we discovered contribute to the cognitive and behavioral difficulties that may occur during childhood."
Co-authors are Marlene Stuempflen, M.D., Daniela Prayer, M.D., Benjamin Sigl, M.D., Mariana Schuette, M.D., Ph.D., and Sarah Glatter, M.D., M.M.Sc.
Note: Copies of RSNA 2022 news releases and electronic images will be available online at RSNA.org/press22.
RSNA is an association of radiologists, radiation oncologists, medical physicists and related scientists promoting excellence in patient care and health care delivery through education, research and technologic innovation. The Society is based in Oak Brook, Illinois. (RSNA.org)
For patient-friendly information on pediatric imaging and MRI, visit RadiologyInfo.org.
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MONACO (AP) — Lewis Hamilton can still race with his jewelry intact. The bigger problem for the Mercedes star Friday: The rough and tumble track at the Monaco Grand Prix.
“It feels like my eyeballs are coming out of their sockets,” Hamilton said after a pair of practice sessions around Monaco’s downtown streets.
“There’s like 100 bumps on one straight. It’s the bumpiest roller-coaster ride ever.”
At least he got to drive.
Hamilton has been at odds with Formula One’s governing body since the FIA ruled drivers cannot compete while wearing jewelry. The seven-time F1 champion has complained he has piercings that can only be surgically removed, so the FIA granted him a waiver that gave him until Monaco to remove all his studs.
But he arrived in Monaco with a nose piercing still visible, and the FIA has since extended the waiver through the end of June.
“It definitely is positive that we’re working with (the FIA) and I think they’re accommodating (us),” Hamilton said.
But the mood soon soured once practice began and the new Mercedes for 2022 bounced all over the circuit. The car has been troublesome since its debut and has experienced an aerodynamic issue called “porpoising” in which it hops around on the track.
“Man it’s so bouncy here, I’m losing my (expletive) mind,” Hamilton radioed the Mercedes camp. “Need elbow pads in this cockpit. Bouncing like mad.”
Hamilton has won three times at Monaco but this weekend is dealing with one of F1’s crown jewel venues like never before.
“It’s just fighting the car, to put a lap together is ‘Wow, holy crap,’” he said. “I don’t remember experiencing it like that.”
The Mercedes duo of newcomer George Russell and Hamilton were eighth and 10th in Friday’s first practice, while Russell was sixth and Hamilton 12th — and a whopping 1.61-seconds behind Charles Leclerc. The Ferrari driver led both practices.
Mercedes had arrived in Monaco full of hope following promising results last weekend at the Spanish Grand Prix, and after Friday’s first practice, Russell remained optimistic.
“I think we’ve definitely turned a corner,” Russell said after first practice. “We can get cracking now and that’s pretty inspiring.”
Russell’s tune had changed after second practice.
“The car’s just constantly smashing all over the floor. There’s sections where both tires are off the ground,” Russell said. “At some points you’re almost doing a Wheelie.”
Mercedes has been working nonstop to get its new car up to speed and Hamilton is on the verge of stretching his winless streak to eight consecutive races dating to last season’s finale. It would equal his longest drought with Mercedes, set between the end of the 2015 season and the start of 2016.
There was nothing new at the top of the speed chart on Friday with Ferrari and Red Bull once again dominating, but the Red Bull camp is settled following team orders that cost Sergio Perez a win in Barcelona.
Red Bull ordered Perez to surrender the lead to teammate Max Verstappen, who won his third consecutive race and fourth overall to take the F1 points lead from Leclerc. Perez found the call “unfair” but said Friday in Monaco the team had discussed the order.
“We spoke after the race. It’s all clear, and we all agree that we could have done a better job,” Perez said. “We are on the same page and we move on. It’s a great atmosphere at Red Bull and we have great momentum.”
Perez, who has already started talks with Red Bull on a contract extension, said he’s received assurances that he will be permitted to race for wins.
“It’s very clear,” he said. “Otherwise I wouldn’t be here.”
The struggles continued for McLaren star Daniel Ricciardo. The Australian with the beaming smile and eight wins was once Verstappen’s rival at Red Bull and even won at Monaco in 2018.
Ricciardo mangled his McLaren early in the second practice coming out of the swimming pool chicane. He crashed into the metal barriers to bring out the red flag and McLaren boss Zak Brown was watching it all on his cellphone during a news conference at the Indianapolis 500.
“I’ve spoken with Daniel about it, we’re not getting the results that we both hoped for,” Brown said from Indianapolis. “We also need to continue to develop our race car. It’s not capable of winning races. But we’d like to see him further up the grid.”
Ricciardo earlier Friday said the message had been delivered by McLaren.
“Well, it’s not false. It’s pretty true. Comments like that, I don’t take personally. My skin is tanned, beautiful, and also thick,” he said. “No one’s going to be harder on me than myself. I know that I don’t want to be racing around in 10th, 12th places.
“I still believe I can be at the front, and belong at the front. We’re working together hard at it. And the team wants it, I want it and we’re just working through it.”
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Kidnapped infant dies after suspect drives into house, authorities say
TIFFIN, Ohio (WTVG/Gray News) - Authorities in Ohio say a 7-month-old baby died after a man allegedly abducted them then drove into a house at full speed while law enforcement chased him.
According to the Seneca County Sheriff’s Office, an armed man abducted a 7-month-old baby Tuesday in North Baltimore and said he felt homicidal and suicidal. Authorities say he claimed to have killed the baby, WTVG reports.
The Wood County Sheriff’s Office told Seneca County deputies that the suspect was driving a yellow Camaro and headed for Tiffin. An off-duty officer in Tiffin spotted the car and alerted authorities of its location near Cottage Avenue and Ella Street.
When a Tiffin Police officer came up behind the car, the suspect allegedly accelerated at a high speed and “erratically” drove off the road, hitting a house at full speed.
Authorities surrounded the car and broke the back window to get the baby out. Police say the 7-month-old was bleeding and had shallow breathing. They were taken to the hospital, where they succumbed to their injuries, according to Tiffin Police.
The suspect was also extricated from the car and taken to the hospital for treatment. His condition is currently unknown.
“Our hearts and prayers go out to the family of this innocent baby and to the deputies, officers and EMS that were involved in the lifesaving attempt for this infant. No one should have to deal with tragedy like this, but unfortunately, they did today,” said Seneca County Sheriff Fredrick W. Stevens in a statement.
The statement says a loaded weapon with at least one spent cartridge was found in the car.
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INNSBRUCK, Austria, Dec. 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- As cyber-attacks continue to increase worldwide, IT managers, CISOs and CTOs need an effective, easy-to-manage security solution. To help them make informed decisions, independent, ISO-certified security testing lab AV-Comparatives has released the December 2022 Enterprise Security Test Report of 18 IT Security solutions.
"Sadly, statistics show an increase in cyber-attacks worldwide during 2022. Our 22H2 Business Security Test helps IT managers, CISOs and CTOs to find an effective, easy-to-manage solution."
— Peter Stelzhammer, co-founder AV-Comparatives
The report covers Real-World Protection, Malware Protection and Performance Tests, as well as product reviews.
Endpoint security solutions for enterprises and SMBs from 18 leading vendors were put through the test series, including Acronis, Avast, Bitdefender, Cisco, CrowdStrike, Cybereason, Elastic, ESET, G Data, K7, Kaspersky, Malwarebytes, Microsoft, Sophos, Trellix, VIPRE, VMware and WatchGuard.
The Real-World Protection AV-Test is a long-term test run over a period of four months, testing how well the endpoint protection software can protect the system against Internet-borne threats. The Malware Protection Test requires the tested products to detect malicious programs that could be encountered on the company systems, e.g., on the local area network or external drives. The Performance Test checks that tested products do not provide protection at the expense of slowing down the system. A False Alarm Test is also run for each of the protection tests to ensure that the endpoint protection software does not cause significant numbers of false alarms (false positives).
The report also includes a detailed user-interface review of each product, providing an insight into what it is like to use in typical day-to-day management scenarios.
The next AV-Comparatives awards will be for the 2023H1 qualification in the March-June testing period and will be published in July. Like all AV-Comparatives public test reports, the Business Security Report is generally available and free of charge. For more information, visit www.av-comparatives.org.
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Bold, aggressive Big Ten leaves door open for more expansion
By RALPH D. RUSSO
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INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Big Ten Commissioner Kevin Warren talked Tuesday about the conference being bold and aggressive as college sports goes through a period of sweeping change and left the door open for more expansion after the league added Southern California and UCLA.
Warren’s opening remarks to begin Big Ten football media days went nearly 15 minutes before he directly mentioned the two Los Angeles schools that announced last month they will be joining the conference in 2024.
“Regarding expansion, I get asked every single day what’s next? It may include future expansion,” Warren said. “We will not expand just to expand. It will be strategic. It will add additional value to our conference.”
He added: “We are in a perpetual state of evaluating what’s next for college athletics.”
Warren also said the Big Ten is in the process of finalizing a new media rights deal that will go into effect next year, with an announcement expected “sooner rather than later.” He dodged questions about what it could be worth to the conference but some projections have the Big Ten in position to pay out about $100 million in revenue annually to its schools in the coming years.
He did say USC and UCLA will enter the conference as full members with regards to revenue sharing. In previous expansions with Nebraska, Rutgers and Maryland, the incoming members received partial shares of revenue at first.
The West Coast additions will make the Big Ten a coast-to-coast conference. For football coaches, the prospect of making long road trips was not much of a concern compared to the benefits USC and UCLA bring.
Just a year ago at the first in-person Big Ten media days hosted by Warren as commissioner, the SEC dominated headlines with news that Texas and Oklahoma would be leaving the Big 12 for the Southern superconference.
The Big Ten’s counterpunch came about 11 months later.
“I thought it was a very smart move for our league to get out in front of any changes that might be happening around the country,” Nebraska coach Scott Frost said.
Minnesota coach P.J. Fleck summed it up succinctly: “L.A.! Are you kidding me? That’s perfect.”
Warren reminisced about the days when his family would shop from a Sears, Roebuck and Co. catalog and the company’s long history in and around Chicago. The third-year commissioner, who received plenty of criticism of the Big Ten’s handling of the 2020 pandemic season, said he would not let the conference become an outdated business like Sears.
“Where expansion goes, I don’t know,” he said. “It is important for all of us in business to recognize that were in a time of change. I’m embracing change. I’m going to be very aggressive.”
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The Saudi government is considered one of the most conservative and repressive in the world, with strict gender-based laws and an expansive death penalty. But now, a country that once had a decades-long ban on movie theaters has morphed into a regional hub for arts and entertainment.
Later this month, it will host a Formula One Grand Prix race for the third year in a row. But there's also a massive rave in the desert outskirts of the capital Riyadh in December, an Andy Warhol exhibition currently underway in the oasis city AlUla and an international film festival whose third edition starts in November. Each year, the capital Riyadh is now punctuated with artworks for the world's largest festival of lights.
Critics say these shifts are purely transactional, with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman trading the appearance of an open culture to paper over a dismal human rights record and buy political capital from the country's young population, but arts practitioners speak of real change on the ground.
Jeed Basyouni, who investigates the use of the death penalty across the Middle East and North Africa for rights group Reprieve, says the unprecedented level of changes comes at a price.
"Why we take particular issue with the use of art and sports and entertainment in this way is because it's very strategic on the behalf of Mohammed bin Salman," she told NPR's Leila Fadel.
"It's not out of the goodness of his heart that he's opening up Saudi society. There's a lot of money there for himself and the public... Saudi Arabia has a very young population who have been mostly very bored for the last 30 years because of how restricted society has been. If you distract them with these things, they won't notice that from the other hand, he's making society more repressive than it's ever been."
Reprieve published a report earlier this year with a Saudi partner, the European Saudi Organisation for Human Rights. They found an 82% jump in executions since King Salman and his son the crown prince came to power in 2015.
Basyouni pointed to child defendants or the case of scholar Hassan al-Maliki, who has been imprisoned since 2017 on charges such as owning unauthorized books, publishing tweets and being interviewed by Western outlets. While he has not been sentenced, the public prosecutor has called for the death penalty.
"Mohammed bin Salman will decide what Saudi Arabia will look like and anyone that has any view will be punished," Basyouni added.
But despite these very real numbers, creatives from around the region are now flocking to Saudi Arabia as a place to showcase their work.
Lebanese filmmaker Dania Bdeir recently premiered her short film Warsha, which explores gender identity, at the Red Sea International Film Festival.
"There is a willingness to at least allow for some stories to be told, and maybe when it comes to completely talk about politics — that stuff, not quite yet, I don't know if that will ever happen — but at least starting with human self-expression and each one telling their own story. That's beginning."
Dubai-based cultural strategist and art consultant Myrna Ayad has worked in Saudi Arabia for years. She is quick to point to the long history of art practice and appreciation in the kingdom, where late Jeddah mayor Mohammed Saeed Farsi installed more than 400 sculptures by Saudi, Arab and international artists across the city. And in 1968, Munira Mosli and Safeya Binzagr were the first Saudi women whose work was featured in an exhibition in the country.
Art, Ayad says, can break down barriers.
"I do fundamentally believe that you can change somebody's mind, you can influence their opinion, you can alter their thought if you do it through art and culture. I think that this is how we develop tolerance, we develop understanding," she said.
Saudi artists find ways around censorship, such as Nasser Al-Salem, who uses mixed media to re-contextualize traditional Arabic calligraphy.
She rebukes critics who focus on the political expediency behind the crown prince's apparent cultural opening, asking the public instead to focus on what the art itself has to say.
"We are a determined few, and we work very hard and we are committed to what we are doing. We believe in our countries and our region and our heritage, and we are proud of it," said Ayad, who is Lebanese and was born in Beirut. "If you are going to look at me based on my country's government, what's left? You have to you have to see me from another light. You have to see me for who I am: I'm an arts practitioner or I am a Saudi artist or I'm an Emirati artist or I'm a Lebanese artist. Come on."
These interviews were conducted by Leila Fadel, produced by Kaity Kline and edited by Olivia Hampton. To hear the broadcast version of this story, use the audio player at the top of this page.
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XI'AN, China, May 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- On May 23, the 16th (2023) International Solar Photovoltaics and Smart Energy (Shanghai) Conference and Exhibition (SNEC) kicked off at Kerry Center in Pudong, Shanghai. Li Zhenguo, Founder and President of LONGi, who was invited to attend the opening ceremony, delivered a keynote speech titled "Building collaborative innovation ecosystem to create a zero-carbon world".
Speaking at the ceremony, Li said it is the mission and responsibility of the entire industry to make photovoltaic cheaper to use. The continuous advancement of technology is the biggest driving force for cost reduction of photovoltaic power generation. At present, LONGi is actively developing an open innovation system, aiming to establish strong collaborations with educational institutions, industry peers and partners across the supply chain. The company is dedicated to advancing photovoltaic conversion efficiency in the near future while simultaneously driving down electricity costs.
Four methodologies to explain LONGi's innovation history
Innovation is the soul of LONGi and the endogenous driving force for the continuous development of the photovoltaic industry. Li Zhenguo has conducted a comprehensive review of LONGi's technological innovation process since its inception and has distilled it into what he refers to as "LONGi's four innovation methodologies."
1. Technological innovation adheres to "First principle" and consistently strives to enhance efficiency, placing it at the forefront of progress;
2. Prioritizing customers, creating value for customers, and always providing customers with a product reliability guarantee with leading standards, reliable quality and excellent user experience;
3. Stable and reliable corporate values, with a strong emphasis on product reliability and cost-effectiveness, and customer value improvement serving as the driving force to provide long-term value for photovoltaic power plants;
4. Adherence to an open mindset and commitment to investing in scientific and technological research and development to cultivate an open cooperation ecosystem that not only empowers ourselves but also our partners and the industry as a whole. By leading the way in innovation and industry transformation, we strive to achieve success for all stakeholders involved.
LONGi has a long history of innovation. Since 2014, LONGi has been at the forefront of overcoming key challenges in the solar industry. They pioneered the industrialization of RCz single crystal growth technology and successfully addressed the initial light attenuation issue of monocrystalline PERC in 2015. In 2017, LONGi introduced diamond wire-cutting technology for the slicing process and incorporated double-sided power generation technology into both cell and module production.
Through these remarkable advancements and ongoing technological innovation, LONGi has maintained its leadership position in driving continuous cost reductions within the industry.
"Thanks to technological innovation, the cost of photovoltaic electricity has dropped from 4 yuan to less than 0.5 yuan, which not only supports future development but also makes photovoltaics a supporting force for 'carbon neutrality'," Li Zhenguo said.
Building an open innovation ecosystem to create a zero-carbon world
With the world reaching a consensus on "carbon neutrality", the global energy transition to renewable energy has become the general trend.
During his keynote speech, Li Zhenguo expressed LONGi's commitment to maintaining an open mindset, fostering a collaborative innovation ecosystem, and jointly building a zero-carbon world. In addition to continuously increasing investment in R&D, LONGi will spare no effort in seeking wider and deeper exchanges and cooperation around the world.
Just as a single tree cannot form a forest, it is the convergence of hundreds of rivers that create vast seas. LONGi, with its unwavering commitment to open innovation, has successfully harnessed the power of the entire industry chain through numerous instances of technological innovation leadership.
Speaking with the media, Li Zhenguo said the technology that will change or even subvert the photovoltaic industry in the future may not be in the photovoltaic industry itself, but in a certain field that seems to be "out of reach".
To this end, LONGi specially held a launch conference for its "STAR Innovative Ecological Cooperation Platform" during this year's SNEC. According to the company, the platform will build a global leading green energy ecosystem with the mission of transmitting innovation trends, collecting global ideas, integrating solutions, docking high-quality resources and promoting technological innovation in the global photovoltaic industry.
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ST. CHARLES, Ill. (AP) — A girl who was allegedly abducted in suburban Chicago in 2017 by her noncustodial mother has been found safe in North Carolina after she was spotted at a business, authorities said.
Officers found a woman and a minor child at the business in Asheville, North Carolina, and were able to confirm their identities, police said. They said the woman, Heather Unbehaun, 40, was wanted on an extradition warrant out of Illinois for child abduction.
Unbehaun posted $25,000 bond Tuesday and was released from custody, the Kane County State’s Attorney’s Office said. Unbehaun declined to waive extradition, the office said.
It wasn’t clear whether Unbehaun has an attorney who might comment on the allegations against her.
South Elgin, Illinois, police said they were notified Saturday by police in Asheville that they had received a tip from a store employee who recognized Unbehaun and recalled that the child was missing. A store employee immediately notified Asheville police, who contacted South Elgin police.
Asheville police then took Unbehaun into custody. The child has since been reunited with her father.
“We are overjoyed to report that the child is in good condition and in good spirits since being reunited with her father,” South Elgin Police Chief Jerry Krawczyk said in a statement.
The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children said the girl was 9 when Unehaun, her noncustodial mother, allegedly abducted her from South Elgin on July 5, 2017.
In its news release, the center included a statement from the girl’s father, identified only as “Ryan,” where he said he’s “overjoyed” that his daughter “is home safe.” He thanked the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, South Elgin police and other law enforcement agencies for their efforts.
“We ask for privacy as we get to know each other again and navigate this new beginning,” he added.
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SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — Two American Indian tribes in South Dakota have joined forces to purchase 40 acres around the Wounded Knee National Historic Landmark, the site of one of the deadliest massacres in U.S. history.
The Oglala Sioux and the Cheyenne River Sioux said the purchase of the land on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation was an act of cooperation to ensure the area was preserved as a sacred site. More than 200 Native Americans — including children and elderly people — were killed at Wounded Knee in 1890. The bloodshed marked a seminal moment in the frontier battles the U.S. Army waged against tribes.
“It’s a small step towards healing and really making sure that we as a tribe are protecting our critical areas and assets,” Oglala Sioux Tribe President Kevin Killer told The Associated Press.
The tribes agreed this week to petition the U.S. Department of the Interior to take the land into trust on behalf of both tribes. The Oglala Sioux tribe will pay $255,000 and the Cheyenne River Sioux tribe will pay $245,000 for the site, Indian Country Today reported. The title to the land will be held in the name of the Oglala Sioux tribe.
Marlis Afraid of Hawk, a member of the Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe whose grandfather, Albert Afraid of Hawk, survived the 1890 massacre as a 13-year-old boy, said she was overjoyed to see the tribes take ownership. She said she carries on the oral tradition of telling her grandchildren how her grandfather survived by fleeing through a ravine after a rifle held by a U.S. calvary soldier failed to fire at him.
As a member of a group that represents the descendants of the massacre’s survivors, she had initially raised objections to the Oglala Sioux Tribe’s purchase of the land, but said the joint purchase made her feel “honored and grateful.”
Members of the Oglala Sioux, Standing Rock Sioux, Rosebud Sioux and Cheyenne River Sioux tribes were all at Wounded Knee in 1890, Afraid of Hawk said.
She hoped the site could be used for “education for the people who come and see the massacre site.”
“They need to know the history. It needs to come through the true, true Lakota people,” she said.
The tribes’ agreement ends a decades-long dispute over ownership of a site that has figured largely in Indigenous people’s struggles with the U.S. government. Jeanette Czywczynski became sole owner of the property after her husband, James, died in 2019. He had purchased the property in 1968.
The Czywczynski family operated a trading post and museum there until 1973, when American Indian Movement protesters occupied the site, destroying both the post and Czywczynski’s home.
The 71-day standoff that left two tribal members dead and a federal agent seriously wounded led to heightened awareness about Native American struggles and propelled a wider protest movement.
The family moved away from the area and put the land up for sale, asking $3.9 million for the 40-acre parcel nearest the massacre site even though the land, including an additional adjacent 40-acre plot, had been assessed at $14,000.
In 2013, film star Johnny Depp announced a plan to buy the property and donate it to the Oglala Sioux tribe. Depp, who played the role of Tonto in a remake of the film, “The Lone Ranger,” was criticized for trying to capitalize on the film by making unsubstantiated claims of having Native American ancestry. Depp did not follow through on the purchase.
Killer, the Oglala Sioux Tribe’s president, said the tribe’s resolution for the land purchase calls for it to be preserved as a sacred site.
He said, “There’s still a lot of unresolved artifacts and items that should be left undisturbed.”
Manny Iron Hawk, another member of the Wounded Knee Survivor’s Association, said he saw the land acquisition as another step in the century-old Indian revival movement known as the Ghost Dance. The U.S. military was trying to suppress the Ghost Dance in 1890 after it had swept across Indigenous communities with a prophecy that colonial expansion would end and Native American communities would unite for prosperity.
“The Ghost Dance was a beautiful dream for our people. It wasn’t a dream of death, it was a dream of life,” Iron Hawk said. “Today we are the new Ghost Dancers and we carry on a duty that came to us to do what we can for our relatives there at Wounded Knee.” | https://www.wearegreenbay.com/news/national/ap-south-dakota-tribes-buy-land-near-wounded-knee-massacre-site/ | 2022-09-11 05:01:44 | 1 | https://www.wearegreenbay.com/news/national/ap-south-dakota-tribes-buy-land-near-wounded-knee-massacre-site/ |
SALEM, Ore. — Oregonians will decide in November whether people wanting to purchase a gun will first have to qualify for a permit, after one of the strictest gun-control measures in the nation landed on the ballot.
Secretary of State Shemia Fagan’s elections division determined on Monday that the gun-safety campaign delivered enough verified signatures of registered voters to put Initiative 17 on the ballot for the Nov. 8 election.
Election officials said 131,671 signatures were validated, more than the minimum 112,080 that were needed.
Knutson said he was heading to the world track championships in Eugene, Oregon, when he learned the news by phone. The pastor of a Lutheran church in Portland, Knutson said he responded with a prayer “for those who’ve been affected by gun violence in this nation, especially Buffalo, Uvalde and Highland Park, recently.”
The phenomenon of mass shootings created “a surge of volunteers” to gather signatures, Knutson said.
“We didn’t go out seeking more volunteers because they came to us,” he said.
And it inspired more voters to sign the petition.
“I signed it to keep our kids safe, because something needs to change,” Raevahnna Richardson said after she signed it last month. “I have a kid that’s going to be in first grade this upcoming season, and I don’t want her to have to be scared at school.”
The measure would ban large capacity magazines over 10 rounds — except for current owners, law enforcement and the military — and require a permit to purchase any gun. To qualify for a permit, an applicant would need to complete an approved firearm safety course, pay a fee, provide personal information, submit to fingerprinting and photographing and pass a criminal background check.
The state police would create a firearms database. Applicants would apply for the permit from the local police chief, county sheriff or their designees.
The National Rifle Association’s Institute for Legislative Action has denounced the initiative, saying on its website that “these anti-gun citizens are coming after YOU, the law-abiding firearm owners of Oregon, and YOUR guns.”
Oregon appears to be the only state in America with a gun safety initiative underway for the 2022 election, according to Sean Holihan, state legislative director for Giffords, an organization dedicated to saving lives from gun violence. | https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/gun-control-measure-will-be-on-oregons-fall-ballot/2022/07/19/d691ffc8-07b5-11ed-80b6-43f2bfcc6662_story.html | 2022-07-19 23:18:26 | 1 | https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/gun-control-measure-will-be-on-oregons-fall-ballot/2022/07/19/d691ffc8-07b5-11ed-80b6-43f2bfcc6662_story.html |
BLAINE, Minn. , July 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Suncast Corporation's sponsored golfer Sam Bennett will compete this weekend in the 3M Open at TPC Twin Cities course in Blaine, MN. Playing alongside Hideki Matsuyama and Nicholas Lindheim, Bennett will tee off on Thursday at 10:46 AM EST and Friday at 3:11 PM EST.
As an official PGA TOUR stop and part of the FedEx Cup series, the 3M Open brings the world's best golfers and elite competition to the Twin Cities.
When asked about the upcoming tournament, Bennett said, "Really looking forward to this week at TPC Twin Cities. The course is in great shape. The greens are running true. I hope to get off to a good start tomorrow in the morning round."
With six tournaments under his belt as a professional, Bennett is continuing to build momentum and finding ways to improve as he continues through his three weeks of tournament golf.
You can watch the 2023 3M Open online with PGA Tour Live on ESPN+ and Paramount+ PGA Tour Live will stream exclusive coverage of the event on Thursday and Friday beginning at 7:45 a.m. ET and Saturday and Sunday starting at 8 a.m. ET, including featured group coverage all four days of the tournament.
"As always, I and the entire Suncast Corporation wish Sam the best of luck as he competes at the 3M Open." said Tom Tisbo, owner and executive chairman of Suncast Corporation.
Sam Bennett was raised in Madisonville, Texas, before joining the golf team at Texas A&M in 2018. In June of 2023, he turned pro. For the latest updates on information on Sam's impressive golf career, follow him on Instagram @sambennettgolf.
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Rep. Gooden introduces bill to expand use of biometrics to identify migrants coming across southern border
The bill is similar to a proposed rule issued by the Trump administration in 2020
FIRST ON FOX: Rep. Lance Gooden, R-Texas, on Wednesday introduced a bill that would require the Department of Homeland Security to take biometric data, including DNA, from migrants coming across the border as part of an effort to crack down on fraud and child trafficking.
The Biometric Verification for Entry and Reconfirming Identity with Forensics Act or ‘‘B–VERIFY Act" would require DHS to collect biometric information from any foreign national seeking entry into the U.S., or apprehended by Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and when seeking an immigration benefit.
"Criminal cartels are exploiting children to help migrants illegally cross our southern border, terrorists and known criminals have entered the United States, and the Biden Administration is doing nothing to stop it," Gooden said in a statement. "Congress must act now to give law enforcement the tools they need to protect our national security and migrant children from human trafficking."
Additionally, the bill ensures that DHS cannot provide any benefits, and the State Dept. cannot issue a visa prior to the collection of such data. It also requires that DHS use DNA testing to confirm familial ties between migrants who come across claiming to be members of a family unit, and before an unaccompanied child is placed with a sponsor already in the country. Republicans and Border Patrol agents have expressed concern about children being trafficked in order to get unrelated adults into the U.S. by claiming they are part of a family. Single adults generally face a higher bar for entry than family units.
DHS currently collects some biometrics in certain immigration situations. DHS says that it checks biometrics of an immigration against terror watch lists, and those coming in through airports are fingerprinted. Biometrics are used to check that foreign nationals are associated with the documentation they are using to enter the U.S.
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However, a 2021 DHS Office of Inspector General report found that DHS law enforcement did not consistently obtain biometric data from aliens that it arrested. The Wall Street Journal recently reported that thousands of Brazilian children are likely to have entered the U.S. with an adult falsely claiming to be their parent between 2019 and 2021.
Concerns about potential gaps in biometric data collection have been raised for years. The Trump administration in 2020 proposed a rule to require anyone involved in an immigration benefit, including a U.S. citizen, to have their biometrics collected.
That rule was dropped by the Biden administration last year as part of its goal to reduce "barriers and undue burdens" in the immigration system. However, it said it would continue to collect biometrics where appropriate, including iris scans of people apprehended at the border. The Trump proposal would have enabled official to collect other biometrics including voice data and DNA.
The bill, which closely mirrors the Trump proposal, would direct Health and Human Services to conduct rigorous background checks for sponsors and notify DHS of any false familial relation claims, and provide their name and information to DHS. It would also require improvements to coordination with foreign governments. The bill would also bar any parent or guardian from additional immigration benefits if they knowingly send their child across the border illegally.
4,000 ILLEGAL IMMIGRANTS CROSSED BORDER OVER MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND IN RIO GRANDE VALLEY SECTOR ALONE
The bill has picked up the endorsement of immigration restrictionist groups. The Federation for American Immigration Reform’s Dan Stein said it would bring "some measure of order to our border agents by empowering them to collect the biometric data of illegal aliens for the purposes of immigration enforcement – giving our immigration officials the tools they need to combat illegal immigration and human trafficking."
Rosemary Jenks, director of government relations at NumbersUSA, noted the changes the bill makes to the processing of unaccompanied children.
"By requiring DNA tests to ensure that children are actually related to those claiming to be parents and by requiring HHS to investigate potential sponsors of UACs, the B-VERIFY Act will ensure that children are not being ‘recycled’ by smugglers or placed with sponsors who will use them in the sex trade or for forced labor," she said in a statement.
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The bill marks the latest push by Republican lawmakers to get the Biden administration to take a tougher stance on the migrant surge at the southern border, where there were more than 234,000 migrant encounters in April alone. That number is expected to rise in the months ahead.
Republicans in the House earlier this week wrote to Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, urging the agency to deploy "already-procured security equipment and technologies at the southern border in order to mitigate the surge in illegal border crossings and the influx of drug and human smuggling.
Fox News’ Kelly Laco and The Associated Press contributed to this report. | https://www.foxnews.com/politics/gooden-bill-biometrics-migrants-coming-southern-border | 2022-06-08 19:23:36 | 1 | https://www.foxnews.com/politics/gooden-bill-biometrics-migrants-coming-southern-border |
Valley City man killed after loose rock hits truck while driving
LAMOURE COUNTY, N.D. (KVRR) — A Valley City man is killed after a rock crashed through his windshield.
The North Dakota Highway Patrol says a semi carrying rock was traveling on State Highway 1, north of Verona shortly after 8 this morning.
A Dodge truck approached the semi when the trailer released a load of rock into the road.
The 58-year-old driver was hit. He was taken to Oakes Hospital where he died.
His passenger and the driver of the semi were both not hurt.
The load of rocks wasn’t intended to be dumped onto the highway.
The crash is under investigation. | https://www.kvrr.com/2023/05/25/valley-city-man-killed-after-loose-rock-hits-truck-while-driving/ | 2023-05-25 21:09:47 | 1 | https://www.kvrr.com/2023/05/25/valley-city-man-killed-after-loose-rock-hits-truck-while-driving/ |
Business development results spike following key additions to sourcing and engagement team
LOS ANGELES, July 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Cetera Financial Group, one of America's largest networks of financial professionals, announced today that it achieved record business development results in the second quarter of 2022, attracting more than $3.6 billion. The record quarter was fueled by efforts from Cetera's sourcing and engagement team, which added several new team members in 2022.
Several notable financial professionals – both individuals and teams – affiliated with Cetera in the second quarter 2022. In June, the $1 billion Harvest Wealth team joined Cetera from Merrill Lynch, converting their practice to an independent model to help ensure they can serve their clients in the best manner possible. Shortly after the Harvest Wealth affiliation, Cetera attracted two practices that manage more than $600 million combined, led by Mark Nakamitsu* and Rick Farrar**. In May, Skafco, a financial planning team that manages approximately $300 million, left Mass Mutual to join Cetera's branch community, while two teams managing nearly $400 million combined – Sonnenfeld Financial Group and Lincoln Capital – affiliated with regions within Cetera Advisor Networks.
"We are pleased with our accelerated business development results as we continue to attract growth-minded financial professionals who value independence and industry-leading tools, resources and support," said John Pierce, head of business development at Cetera. "Our expanded sourcing and engagement team is deeply committed to making sure that financial professionals understand the value of affiliating with Cetera, and the onboarding and integration team leads the industry in helping financial professionals affiliate with Cetera quickly and seamlessly. We expect continued positive momentum as our teams execute our strategic plan and financial professionals increasingly embrace a more personal and independent model for their practice."
The record quarter follows several key home office hires, as Cetera bolstered its business development team earlier in 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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Cetera oversees approximately $353 billion in assets under administration and $122 billion in assets under management, as of December 31, 2021.
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"Cetera Financial Group" refers to the network of independent retail firms encompassing, among others, Cetera Advisors LLC, Cetera Advisor Networks LLC, Cetera Investment Services LLC (marketed as Cetera Financial Institutions or Cetera Investors), Cetera Financial Specialists LLC, and First Allied Securities, Inc. All firms are members FINRA/SIPC. Located at: 655 W. Broadway, 11th Floor, San Diego, CA 92101.
Individuals affiliated with Cetera firms are either Registered Representatives who offer only brokerage services and receive transaction-based compensation (commissions), Investment Adviser Representatives who offer only investment advisory services and receive fees based on assets, or both Registered Representatives and Investment Adviser Representatives, who can offer both types of services.
*Mark Nakamitsu: Registered Representative offering securities and insurance products through Cetera Investment Services LLC, member FINRA/SIPC. Advisory services are offered through Cetera Investment Advisers LLC.
**Rick Farrar: Registered Representative offering securities and advisory services through Cetera Advisors LLC, member FINRA/SIPC, a broker/dealer and a Registered Investment Adviser.
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SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — At Gov. Gavin Newsom’s prompting, California lawmakers kicked off a special legislative session on Monday to consider punishing big oil companies for their supersized profits during a time of record-high gas prices — the start of a likely lengthy process that will test the liberal Legislature’s resolve in the face of fierce industry opposition.
California lawmakers briefly returned to the state Capitol on Monday to swear in new members and elect leaders for the 2023 legislative session. But this year, Newsom also has called lawmakers into a special session for the purpose of approving a penalty for oil companies when their profits pass a certain threshold and then returning the money to drivers.
It could be a popular proposal with voters, who have been paying more than $6 per gallon of gasoline for much of the year. But the big question is how the measure will be received by California lawmakers, especially because the oil industry is one of the state’s top lobbyists and campaign donors.
But Newsom appears ready for the fight. In an unusual move, he attended the swearing-in ceremonies for lawmakers on Monday. When the session began, though, he had not yet revealed the oil profits legislation, and lawmakers likely won’t begin deliberations on it until January.
The special session will run alongside the normal session, which also kicks off in January. By dealing with the oil legislation in a special session, lawmakers could move more quickly on it.
Adding to the uncertainty is an unusually high number of new members who will take seats in the Legislature for the first time. Roughly a quarter of the Legislature’s 120 members are new. Two close races have not been resolved.
“It’s kind of like the first day of school and you get this big ethics test about a job that you’ve never had,” said Jamie Court, president of Consumer Watchdog, an advocacy group that has partnered with the Newsom administration to back the gas proposal.
Among the state Senate’s new members is Angelique Ashby, a Democrat who narrowly won her seat following an intense campaign. The oil industry spent hundreds of thousands of dollars on radio and TV ads supporting Ashby’s campaign, a trend noticed by critics who tried to use it against her.
Ashby said she hasn’t been approached by lobbyists or others from the oil industry asking how she would vote on a potential penalty for oil companies. She noted the oil industry spent the money as “independent expenditures,” meaning she had no control over that spending during the campaign.
“Campaign slogans and strategies of my opponent are a thing of the past,” said Ashby, whose district includes Sacramento. “I’m fixated on the people of Senate District 8 and I will make my decision based on what is in their best interest.”
Republican leaders have already come out against Newsom’s proposal, arguing penalizing oil companies would only raise prices at the pump.
“The last thing that we need to do is increase the cost on Californians who are already paying far too much,” Assembly Republican Leader James Gallagher said Monday morning.
Last week, the California Energy Commission held a public hearing about why the state’s gas prices are so high. California prices spiked over the summer, but so did the rest of the country — mostly in response to a crude oil price surge after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
California’s prices spiked again in October, even while the price of crude oil dropped. In the first week of October, the average price of a gallon of gas in California was $2.61 higher than the national average — the biggest gap ever. Since then, oil companies reported billions of dollars in profits.
Regulators had hoped to question the state’s five big oil refineries: Marathon, Valero, Phillips 66, PBF Energy and Chevron. But no company officials attended the hearing, with most saying that sharing information could violate anti-trust laws.
Catherine Reheis-Boyd, president of the Western States Petroleum Association, said the oil industry is volatile, pointing to billions of dollars in losses during the pandemic when demand for gasoline dropped sharply as many people worked from home and canceled travel plans.
During Thursday’s hearing, she blamed the state’s taxes and regulations for driving up gas prices.
“The governor and the Legislature should focus efforts on removing policy hurdles being imposed on the energy industry so we can focus on providing affordable, reliable and lower carbon energy to all Californians,” Reheis-Boyd said.
Severin Borenstein, a University of California-Berkeley professor, said the problem isn’t at the oil refinery level, but at the retail level where gasoline is sold to drivers.
California’s gasoline market is dominated by name-brand gasoline, which is more expensive, and the state’s gas prices have been consistently higher than the rest of the country since 2015, Borenstein said.
“We just don’t have the competition and discipline from those off-brand stations,” he said. | https://www.cenlanow.com/business/ap-california-lawmakers-to-meet-eye-big-oils-high-gas-prices/ | 2022-12-05 22:52:51 | 1 | https://www.cenlanow.com/business/ap-california-lawmakers-to-meet-eye-big-oils-high-gas-prices/ |
Which Instant air fryer is best?
From the same manufacturer as the iconic Instant Pot comes the Instant air fryer. It’s not a special kind of air fryer that fries food instantly, it’s a regular air fryer made by the Instant brand.
You can expect the same reliable quality and ease of use as you’d get from an Instant Pot, but it cooks food with a delectably crispy exterior. If you’re looking for a versatile appliance that can do more than just air fry, the Instant Vortex Pro is a great choice.
What to know before you buy an Instant air fryer
Capacity
The capacity of your air fryer will dictate how much food you can cook at once. If you usually only cook for one or two people, then a compact fryer with a capacity of 2 to 3 quarts will do. However, if you cook for four or more people, then something with a capacity of 5 quarts or more is a better fit. The downside to opting for a larger model is that it is bigger all around and will take up more counter space.
Other cooking functions
Instant air fryers do more than just “fry” food. Since air fryers are technically types of convection ovens, this lets them cook food in other ways too. You can expect at least four cooking functions: air fry, bake, roast and reheat. However, higher-end versions have even more functions, including toasting, broiling, dehydrating and proving dough.
If you choose a large fryer with a range of cooking functions, it can stand in for a variety of other appliances, including toaster ovens, countertop convection ovens and dehydrators. So, even though it takes up more kitchen space than a compact model, it actually saves space if you also would have bought even one of these other appliances.
Digital control panel
Air fryers made by Instant have easy-to-use digital control panels. These display all the preset cooking programs as well as the temperature and time settings that you adjust either using the dial or the plus and minus buttons, depending on your chosen model. These controls are not only simple to operate, but the whole panel is easy to wipe clean.
What to look for in a quality Instant air fryer
Adjustable temperature
These fryers have adjustable temperatures, generally between 95 and 400 degrees, but check the model you’re considering for specifics. Some foods cook better at a higher temperature than others, while the lowest temperatures can be used to keep food warm for short periods.
Dishwasher-safe basket
What’s great about Instant air fryers is their baskets are dishwasher-safe. This takes some of the pressure off when you’ve finished your meal and it’s time to clean up after yourself. That said, the nonstick coating may last longer if you wash it by hand.
Quick preheating
Another great feature of Instant brand air fryers is that they take just a few minutes to preheat. You can start cooking much sooner than you’d be able to if you were waiting for an oven to preheat.
How much you can expect to spend on an Instant air fryer
Basic models start at around $50, while the largest and most versatile versions cost up to $200.
Instant air fryer FAQ
Is air-fried food healthier?
A. Air-fried food isn’t healthier than deep-fried food in terms of nutrients, but it does contain fewer calories and less fat. If you’re not particularly concerned about calorie content, you might like the fact that air fryers are generally easier to use and less messy than deep fryers. They also don’t produce as strong cooking smells and leave no cooking oil to dispose of.
What can’t you fry in an air fryer?
A. Technically speaking, air fryers are convection ovens. They can produce food with a crispy exterior that’s similar to deep-fried food, but they don’t actually fry anything. Without hot oil to seal the exterior of whatever you’re cooking as soon as it hits the fryer, it isn’t possible to cook foods with wet batter. The batter will slide off before it cooks through.
It can also get messy if you try to cook anything cheesy or with too much loose seasoning in an air fryer. The convection currents can blow it around the cooking chamber and create a big mess.
What’s the best Instant air fryer to buy?
Top Instant air fryer
What you need to know: This big, powerful appliance can air fry, broil, bake, roast, reheat, dehydrate, toast and prove dough.
What you’ll love: You can easily adjust the temperature from 95 to 400 degrees using the plus and minus buttons, and it preheats quickly. It has a large capacity but a relatively small footprint. It comes with a range of pans and a rotisserie basket.
What you should consider: If you won’t use any of its functions other than the air fryer, you should opt for a cheaper model.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Top Instant air fryer for the money
Instant Vortex 2-quart 4-in-1 Air Fryer
What you need to know: With its compact design and small capacity, this is a great choice for small households or for occasional use.
What you’ll love: It can air fry, bake, roast and reheat. The nonstick basket is dishwasher-safe. The compact size is countertop-friendly. You can choose from four colors: black, white, red and aqua.
What you should consider: It’s only large enough to cook for one or two people.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Worth checking out
Instant Vortex 5.7 Quart Large Air Fryer
What you need to know: This multipurpose air fryer is big enough to cook for three to five people.
What you’ll love: It’s simple to use with a digital control panel and a dial to adjust the cook time and temperature. It has four cooking functions: air fry, roast, bake and reheat. It preheats quickly, and the basket is dishwasher-safe.
What you should consider: The alarm that lets you know when the food is done is quiet, so it’s easy to miss.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
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The deadline for obtaining the Real ID needed to board a domestic flight has been pushed back again, with the Department of Homeland Security citing the lingering impact of the COVID-19 pandemic for the slower-than-expected rollout.
The deadline to have a Real ID had been May 3, 2023, but DHS announced Monday that it was pushed back two years, to May 7, 2025.
“This extension will give states needed time to ensure their residents can obtain a REAL ID-compliant license or identification card,” Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro N. Mayorkas said in a news release. “DHS will also use this time to implement innovations to make the process more efficient and accessible. We will continue to ensure that the American public can travel safely.”
People are getting compliant IDs as they renew driver’s licenses, but DHS said the pandemic resulted in backlogs at state driver’s license offices. Because of the backlogs, many state agencies that issue driver’s licenses automatically extended expiration dates on licenses and ID cards, rather than issuing licenses and cards compliant with the Real ID requirement.
After the May 2025 deadline, domestic travelers 18 and older on commercial flights must have a Real ID-compliant driver’s license or state photo ID identification card. Real ID also will be required to enter some federal facilities such as military bases.
The Real ID law was passed by Congress in 2005 on a recommendation from the 9/11 Commission. The new form of ID incorporates anti-counterfeiting technology and uses documentary evidence and record checks to ensure a person is who they claim to be.
Enforcement has been delayed several times since the original 2008 deadline. Most recently, in April 2021, DHS extended the deadline to May 2023, also citing how COVID-19 made it harder for states to issue new licenses. DHS said in 2021 that only 43% of state-issued driver’s licenses and ID cars were considered Real ID-compliant. | https://www.seattletimes.com/nation-world/nation/covids-lingering-impact-prompts-real-id-deadline-extension/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=Referral&utm_campaign=RSS_nation-world | 2022-12-06 16:23:42 | 0 | https://www.seattletimes.com/nation-world/nation/covids-lingering-impact-prompts-real-id-deadline-extension/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=Referral&utm_campaign=RSS_nation-world |
(Stacker) – What makes the best county in each state? Often it involves a good mix of opportunities for fun outdoor activities and cultural attractions. Throw in some historical sites, good schools, job opportunities, and affordable housing, and the county will most likely have happy residents.
Stacker compiled a list of the best places to live using 2022 data from Niche, which ranks counties based on various factors, including public schools, jobs, and living costs. Read more about Niche and the way it determines the best counties in each state by looking at its methodology.
The counties on this list include an Alaskan borough whose bay remains open year-round, which keeps its economy humming. There’s Huntsville, Alabama, which was nicknamed “Rocket City” for the work people in town did to get spaceships to the moon. Others, such as Fairfield County, Connecticut, have drawn on financial services to fund their tax bases. One of the wealthiest of counties is in California, its fate tied up with Silicon Valley.
Some are on the coasts, but others are inland, away from crowds and tourist destinations. Many of the counties on this list have extensive parks, often honoring distinctive geographical features that offer exercise and exploration opportunities. Residents can also keep their minds sharp with museums, art galleries, theater, and other cultural pursuits.
Some of the counties include universities that provide lectures, concerts, and other intellectual outlets for residents. Others have great shopping opportunities, restaurants, wine bars, and pubs for evenings out without navigating the traffic of a larger city. Some suburban counties became more popular than ever after the coronavirus pandemic hit and families left crowded cities for more open spaces.
They also rely on a range of businesses, from high-tech firms and hedge funds that have set up shop outside of urban centers to wineries and generations-old farms now providing organic fruits, vegetables, and other crops.
Read on to find which county is the best to live in in each state.
Alabama: Madison County
- Population: 382,149
- Median home value: $202,500 (67% own)
- Median rent: $936 (33% rent)
- Median household income: $71,153
Jobs in Huntsville, Alabama, the seat of Madison County, are concentrated in the space industry, the military, biotechnology, and telecommunications, according to its Chamber of Commerce. U.S. News & World Report gives some of its public high schools top marks. Huntsville is also known as “Rocket City” for its work on rockets used in the moon flights, a history that can be found on display at the U.S. Space and Rocket Center. There are many outdoor recreation opportunities, including at the Rainbow Mountain Nature Preserve and the Green Mountain Nature Trail.
Alaska: Valdez-Cordova Borough
- Population: 9,243
- Median home value: $222,200 (75% own)
- Median rent: $1,067 (25% rent)
- Median household income: $79,867
Valdez-Cordova Borough is home to the city of Valdez, Alaska, whose port is the northernmost in the United States that is free of ice throughout the year. That makes it an important access point to the Alaskan interior. The Alyeska Pipeline Service Company employs some 800 workers in Valdez and elsewhere to maintain the Trans-Alaska Pipeline System. As you would expect in Alaska, many of the top attractions are magnificent outdoor sights like Worthington Glacier and Valdez Glacier Lake. There is also the Solomon Gulch Hatchery, the Valdez Museum and Historical Archive, an ice climbing festival, and the Gold Rush Days heritage celebration.
Arizona: Maricopa County
- Population: 4,367,186
- Median home value: $304,700 (64% own)
- Median rent: $1,275 (36% rent)
- Median household income: $72,944
More than half the population of Arizona lives in Maricopa County, the state’s most populous county. Phoenix is the county seat. Top attractions include the Desert Botanical Garden, with its research and conservation programs; Camelback Mountain; the Heard Museum, which showcases Native American art; and the Museum of Musical Instruments, ranked among the top 12 museums in the country.
Arkansas: Benton County
- Population: 278,774
- Median home value: $211,100 (67% own)
- Median rent: $1,002 (33% rent)
- Median household income: $76,887
Benton County played a prominent role in Walmart’s story, which is based in Bentonville, Arkansas, where Sam Walton opened Walton’s 5 & 10, now The Walmart Museum. Other important corporations in the county are J.B. Hunt Transport Services and Tyson Foods. The Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport is close by as well. Things to do include the Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art and the Pea Ridge National Military Park, the site of an important Civil War battle.
California: San Mateo County
- Population: 762,488
- Median home value: $1,225,900 (60% own)
- Median rent: $2,599 (40% rent)
- Median household income: $136,837
San Mateo County in California prides itself on pushing the boundary of Silicon Valley north with such industries as bioscience, computer software, and green technology. Other prominent fields include hospitality, financial management, health care, and education. Known for its scenic views and mild climate, the county consists of 455 square miles bordered on the west by the Pacific Ocean and on the east by the San Francisco Bay. Open space makes up nearly three-quarters of the land, with agriculture key to the economy. The county was created in 1856 from a part of San Francisco County.
Colorado: Boulder County
- Population: 328,713
- Median home value: $575,700 (63% own)
- Median rent: $1,694 (37% rent)
- Median household income: $92,466
Downtown Boulder, Colorado, the county seat, features the outdoor Pearl Street Mall, with shopping and restaurants. University Hill is appropriately named, as it’s home to the University of Colorado. Chautauqua Park offers concerts, and there is hiking in the foothills and mountains above. Longmont, the county’s second-largest city, has a creative district and affordable housing.
Connecticut: Fairfield County
- Population: 956,446
- Median home value: $443,100 (67% own)
- Median rent: $1,593 (33% rent)
- Median household income: $101,194
Fairfield County is part of the New York City metro area and has attracted top businesses in health care and financial services, specifically some of the largest hedge funds in the area. Residents here can live in a city or the country and find top-notch public and private schools—at less cost than in Boston or New York.
Delaware: New Castle County
- Population: 567,769
- Median home value: $275,600 (68% own)
- Median rent: $1,228 (32% rent)
- Median household income: $78,428
Wilmington, Delaware, the county seat, has such cultural offerings as the Delaware Art Museum, the Delaware Contemporary, and the Delaware Children’s Museum. The Nemours Mansion and Gardens is a French neoclassical mansion on a 300-acre estate, built by Alfred I. DuPont. South of Wilmington is historic New Castle, Delaware, with its colonial and Federal buildings overlooking the Delaware River.
Florida: St. Johns County
- Population: 265,724
- Median home value: $348,100 (82% own)
- Median rent: $1,462 (18% rent)
- Median household income: $88,794
St. Johns County is home to St. Augustine, Florida, the country’s oldest city, with cobblestone streets, a vibrant arts scene, and a charming historic district. It was founded in 1565 and is the longest continuously occupied settlement of European and African American origin. With beaches, a riverfront, and lots of historical spots, the county is a draw for businesses and tourists. It’s one of the fastest-growing places in the country, with its population rising 7% from 2020 to 2021. The county was established in 1821 and initially encompassed much of the state, though over time, the population growth meant other counties were subdivided out of it, leaving 608 square miles today. Its economy is mostly tourist-based.
Georgia: Oconee County
- Population: 41,006
- Median home value: $329,700 (84% own)
- Median rent: $1,203 (16% rent)
- Median household income: $106,165
Oconee County is in the northeastern part of Georgia, and includes the city of Watkinsville, a suburb of Athens and the county seat. There are more than 50 classes and workshops on outdoor skills, as well as vendors, music, and food at the Bushcraft Gathering. Watkinsville has the largest pottery show in Georgia. A large number of schools in the Oconee County School District are rated above average.
Hawaii: Honolulu County
- Population: 1,015,167
- Median home value: $726,800 (58% own)
- Median rent: $1,870 (42% rent)
- Median household income: $92,600
Honolulu County includes the city of Honolulu and the rest of the island of Oahu. It’s the home of the Pearl Harbor National Memorial; Diamond Head State Monument, a dormant volcano; and the famous Waikiki Beach. Residents and visitors can watch for humpback whales and visit the Hawaiian Mission Houses, which consists of three restored houses, two of them the oldest in Hawaii.
Idaho: Ada County
- Population: 485,246
- Median home value: $342,500 (71% own)
- Median rent: $1,163 (29% rent)
- Median household income: $75,115
Ada County includes Boise, Idaho, and the 25-mile Boise River Greenbelt, also called the Ribbon of Jewels, which follows the river through the city and opens into many of its parks. You can float down the Boise River on tubes and rafts or hike the Boise foothills. There are six outdoor public pools; a family ice skating center; and the house of James Castle, an artist who was discovered when his nephew showed his drawings to instructors at the Museum Art School in Portland, Oregon.
Illinois: DuPage County
- Population: 934,094
- Median home value: $324,900 (73% own)
- Median rent: $1,433 (27% rent)
- Median household income: $100,292
DuPage County, one of a ring of counties directly surrounding Chicago, features parks, small downtowns in its many cities, restaurants, and shopping. A historic mansion in Naperville, Illinois, now serves tapas, while a restaurant in Oak Brook, Illinois, has brunch and bocce on the menu. DuPage is one of Illinois’ healthiest spots, according to an annual survey, and its residents can take advantage of forest preserves, miles of bike trails, and golf courses. The Morton Arboretum in Lisle, Illinois, is a public garden and outdoor museum with a program in tree research. Schools in Dupage County have an average ranking in the top 5% of Illinois public schools, according to Public School Review, a website that provides profiles of public schools across the country.
Indiana: Hamilton County
- Population: 341,616
- Median home value: $302,400 (77% own)
- Median rent: $1,265 (23% rent)
- Median household income: $104,858
Hamilton County is north of Indianapolis, a county with harvest festivals, a German holiday market at the Carmel Christkindlmarkt, and art galleries in the Carmel Arts & Design District and the Noblesville Cultural Arts District. Conner Prairie in Fishers, Indiana, is an outdoor museum that includes a Smithsonian Institute affiliate created by pharmaceutical executive Eli Lilly in 1934. On average, the county’s schools rank in the top 1% of the state’s public schools.
Iowa: Dallas County
- Population: 96,604
- Median home value: $273,800 (71% own)
- Median rent: $1,078 (29% rent)
- Median household income: $93,492
One of the fastest-growing counties in Iowa, Dallas County has an environment that is both agricultural and urban, with historic buildings, parks, and shopping. The Raccoon River Valley Trail and the Raccoon River Watershed provide plenty of opportunities for hiking, swimming, fishing, canoeing, and hunting. Founded in 1847, the county was named for George Mifflin Dallas, who served as vice president at the time, under President James K. Polk. Its current courthouse, listed on the National Register of Historic Places, was designed after a chateau in France’s Loire Valley, Château d’Azay-le-Rideau. It is distinguished by white Bedford stone and a clock tower.
Kansas: Johnson County
- Population: 605,154
- Median home value: $294,300 (69% own)
- Median rent: $1,201 (31% rent)
- Median household income: $96,059
This mostly suburban Johnson County is outside of Kansas City, Kansas. It includes Overland Park, the second-largest city in the Kansas City metro area, and Olathe, the county seat. Some unique spots in Overland Park: the Deanna Rose Children’s Farmstead and the Museum at Prairiefire, which collaborates with the American Museum of Natural History in New York City. Schools in Johnson County, on average, rank in the top 5% of Kansas public schools.
Kentucky: Oldham County
- Population: 67,586
- Median home value: $314,300 (87% own)
- Median rent: $1,032 (13% rent)
- Median household income: $109,815
Oldham County, 20 minutes northwest of Louisville, Kentucky, is noted for horse farms and bourbon, and has a top school system. There are tours of the horse farms, including Hermitage Farm, which has raised Triple Crown winners. The Bibb Escapes/Gatewood Plantation is part of the National Park Service’s National Underground Railroad Network to Freedom.
Louisiana: Ascension Parish
- Population: 125,289
- Median home value: $228,000 (82% own)
- Median rent: $1,087 (18% rent)
- Median household income: $86,256
Ascension Parish is between New Orleans and Baton Rouge, Louisiana, with attractions like the Jambalaya Festival and the Swamp Pop Music Festival. The Donaldsonville Historic District is made up of some 640 buildings dating from 1865 to 1933. The National Park Service calls the architecture the finest of any in the parishes along the Mississippi above New Orleans. The River Road African American Museum celebrates African American history, music, storytelling, and more. More than three-quarters of the schools in the county are rated above average.
Maine: Cumberland County
- Population: 300,776
- Median home value: $314,700 (71% own)
- Median rent: $1,273 (29% rent)
- Median household income: $80,679
Portland, Maine, is the county seat of Cumberland County, which is on the state’s southern coast. Its name comes from William, Duke of Cumberland, son of King George II. Portland, on Casco Bay, is a center of arts and food, with Bon Appétit dubbing it “America’s Foodiest Small Town” in 2009. The L.L. Bean Flagship Store is nearby in Freeport, Maine. Other attractions include the Portland Museum of Art, the city’s First Friday Art Walk, the Portland Symphony Orchestra, and the Portland Ballet. Sailing companies offer schooner rides on Casco Bay. Public schools in the county rank on average in the top 10% of the state’s schools.
Maryland: Howard County
- Population: 329,248
- Median home value: $483,200 (73% own)
- Median rent: $1,790 (27% rent)
- Median household income: $129,549
Howard County is the central part of Maryland, close to both cities and rural areas, with Ellicott City as its county seat. You can visit the African Art Museum of Maryland in Fulton; tour the B&O Railroad Museum: Ellicott City Station; take part in an archaeology dig at the Patapsco Female Institute, which was once a Victorian girls school; and explore Howard County’s sites on the Underground Railroad. There is the Howard County Living Farm Heritage Museum and the restored Ellicott City Colored School. A large number of its schools are rated above average.
Massachusetts: Middlesex County
- Population: 1,623,411
- Median home value: $575,500 (62% own)
- Median rent: $1,815 (38% rent)
- Median household income: $111,790
Middlesex County is north and west of Boston and includes Cambridge, Massachusetts, home of Harvard University and the Harvard Art Museums, including the Fogg, Busch-Reisinger, and Arthur M. Sackler collections. Harvard Square is famous for its coffee shops and bookstores. The Massachusetts Institute of Technology is also in Cambridge, along the Charles River. Farther north is Lowell, Massachusetts, with its historic textile mills. On average, the county’s public schools rank in the top 20% of the state’s schools.
Michigan: Washtenaw County
- Population: 372,428
- Median home value: $293,800 (61% own)
- Median rent: $1,218 (39% rent)
- Median household income: $79,198
The University of Michigan at Ann Arbor is in Washtenaw County, west of Detroit. Ann Arbor, Michigan, is a lively university town, with restaurants, music, cafes, and breweries. Among the places to visit at the university are the Matthaei Botanical Gardens and Nichols Arboretum, the University of Michigan Museum of Art, and the Kelsey Museum of Archaeology. In the city itself, there is the Classic Ann Arbor by the Sidewalk Food Tour and the Ann Arbor Art Fair.
Minnesota: Hennepin County
- Population: 1,270,283
- Median home value: $309,200 (63% own)
- Median rent: $1,244 (37% rent)
- Median household income: $85,438
Hennepin County includes Minneapolis; one-half of the Twin Cities; and the enormous Mall of America, America’s largest indoor shopping center with stores and entertainment. In Minneapolis, visit the Walker Art Center, as well as the mural of Prince, and the Frank Gehry-designed Weisman Art Museum. In Eden Prairie, Minnesota, one of the county’s suburbs, 95% of residents say the city’s quality of life is above average.
Mississippi: Madison County
- Population: 108,248
- Median home value: $236,000 (72% own)
- Median rent: $948 (28% rent)
- Median household income: $74,688
One of the fastest-growing counties in Mississippi, Madison County is a suburb of Jackson, Mississippi. It has some distinctly Southern attractions such as the Cypress Swamp, where you can walk among tupelo and bald cypress trees and the Mississippi Petrified Forest. The annual Scarecrow Festival has a barbecue, a cakewalk, and train and pony rides. The View Gallery features local artists.
Missouri: St. Louis County
- Population: 1,001,982
- Median home value: $220,100 (69% own)
- Median rent: $1,032 (31% rent)
- Median household income: $72,562
St. Louis County is a suburb that lies between St. Louis and the Mississippi River. It boasts the Butterfly House, a butterfly zoo operated by the Missouri Botanical Garden in Faust Park in Chesterfield, Missouri, and the Ulysses S. Grant National Historic Site, in Grantwood Village, where Grant lived in the 1850s. The property consists of 850 acres of fields, orchards, and woods. There’s also the Laumeier Sculpture Park, which has more than 60 outdoor sculptures and educational programs in Sunset Hills.
Montana: Gallatin County
- Population: 116,725
- Median home value: $435,400 (62% own)
- Median rent: $1,212 (38% rent)
- Median household income: $76,208
Gallatin County includes Bozeman, Montana, and has some unusual and exciting attractions. The Grizzly and Wolf Discovery Center in West Yellowstone, right outside Yellowstone National Park, offers an experience of the world of grizzly bears and gray wolves. The Museum of the Rockies has a collection of dinosaur bones, and the American Computer and Robotics Museum has exhibits spanning 4,000 years.
Nebraska: Lancaster County
- Population: 320,301
- Median home value: $204,400 (60% own)
- Median rent: $921 (40% rent)
- Median household income: $65,086
Home to the state capital of Lincoln, Nebraska, Lancaster County offers business opportunities and educational, cultural, and recreational activities through the University of Nebraska. At the Historic Haymarket District, turn-of-the-century warehouses have become restaurants, shops, and night spots. The Nebraska State Capitol’s design was the product of a nationwide competition won by a team led by New York architect Bertram Grosvenor Goodhue. It is encased in Indiana limestone and features murals showing Nebraska’s Native American and pioneer cultures. In Denton, Nebraska, walk the trails of the Spring Creek Prairie Audubon Center.
Nevada: Washoe County
- Population: 479,758
- Median home value: $388,600 (58% own)
- Median rent: $1,251 (42% rent)
- Median household income: $74,292
Washoe County includes Reno, and because this is Nevada, there are casinos. But residents have plenty of other things to do, including picnicking and horseback riding at Washoe Lake State Park and skiing at the Mount Rose Ski Resort. The county is also home to several dozen locations on the National Register of Historic Places, many of which hark back to the western expansion of the United States.
New Hampshire: Rockingham County
- Population: 312,771
- Median home value: $367,300 (78% own)
- Median rent: $1,371 (22% rent)
- Median household income: $101,683
All 18 miles of the state’s Atlantic coastline are part of Rockingham County in the southeastern part of New Hampshire, which includes resort towns and undeveloped parks. The county is made up of 699 square miles and is bordered by Maine to the northeast and Massachusetts to the south. Its first European settlement dates to 1623. It’s the commercial center of southern New Hampshire, with businesses in construction, electric, gas, and sanitation collection, shops, and manufacturing. In Portsmouth, a collection of historic buildings from the 17th through 19th centuries is now the Strawbery Banke Museum. Derry, New Hampshire, was one of several homes to the poet Robert Frost.
New Jersey: Somerset County
- Population: 343,950
- Median home value: $444,700 (76% own)
- Median rent: $1,722 (24% rent)
- Median household income: $121,695
Somerset County in central New Jersey is full of historic sites, including George Washington’s last wartime headquarters. He stayed at the Rockingham Historic Site for three months in 1783 while attending the Continental Congress in Princeton, New Jersey. The more modern United States Golf Association Museum is in the Frothingham-Sloane House, a Georgian Revival mansion in Liberty Corner, New Jersey. Close to both New York City and Philadelphia, the county has estates, working farms, and bustling main streets.
New Mexico: Los Alamos County
- Population: 19,169
- Median home value: $343,100 (74% own)
- Median rent: $1,143 (26% rent)
- Median household income: $123,677
Los Alamos County famously housed the Manhattan Project during World War II, the federal government’s effort to produce the first nuclear weapons. That work now can be studied at the Los Alamos History Museum, home to the Los Alamos Historical Society Archives and Collection. The county is also home to the University of New Mexico-Los Alamos. Nearby, the Bandelier National Monument consists of more than 33,000 acres and evidence of human presence going back more than 11,000 years.
New York: Nassau County
- Population: 1,391,678
- Median home value: $560,100 (82% own)
- Median rent: $1,940 (18% rent)
- Median household income: $126,576
Nassau County is immediately to the east of New York City. Together with Suffolk County, it makes up what is known as Long Island. It is the wealthiest county in New York state, with a landscape of office buildings and beaches along both its north and south shores. William Levitt built his first planned suburb here, Levittown, and Robert Moses created the park around Jones Beach. The county includes two nationally protected areas, the Oyster Bay National Wildlife Refuge and the Sagamore Hill National Historic Site. Sagamore Hill was Teddy Roosevelt’s home from 1885 until his death in 1919.
North Carolina: Wake County
- Population: 1,112,883
- Median home value: $324,500 (64% own)
- Median rent: $1,276 (36% rent)
- Median household income: $88,471
Raleigh, North Carolina, is both the county seat of Wake County and the state’s capital. The county is home to the North Carolina Museum of Art, the Marbles Kids Museum, the North Carolina Railway Museum, and the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences. It’s also home to North Carolina State University, making it one of the key cities in the state’s Research Triangle region.
North Dakota: Cass County
- Population: 182,992
- Median home value: $244,000 (53% own)
- Median rent: $851 (47% rent)
- Median household income: $68,718
Fargo, North Dakota, is the county seat of Cass County. College football games are played at the Fargodome, also the home to concerts and theatrical productions. The Plains Art Museum shows regional and Native American art in a renovated warehouse and brings together artists and their audiences to support the arts. The Fargo Air Museum has two hangars of modern and vintage airplanes. Schools in Cass County, on average, rank in the top 30% of the state’s public schools
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Ohio: Delaware County
- Population: 211,121
- Median home value: $336,600 (79% own)
- Median rent: $1,202 (21% rent)
- Median household income: $116,284
Delaware County, in central Ohio just north of Columbus, was named after a Native American tribe that was forced to move west of the Mississippi River. The discovery of natural gas in the area sparked industrial growth after the Civil War. Today it has golf courses, craft wines and brews, and shops. The Delaware State Fair continues to play host to the Little Brown Jug, part of the Grand Circuit series of harness racing.
Oklahoma: Cleveland County
- Population: 292,110
- Median home value: $175,700 (64% own)
- Median rent: $979 (36% rent)
- Median household income: $67,068
Named after President Grover Cleveland, the county is home to the University of Oklahoma in Norman and its intellectual and cultural opportunities. The county is in the central part of the state and offers an attractive mix of an urban hub and rural communities. There is the rich heritage of the Absentee Shawnee tribal members, beautiful acres of farmland and ranches, and small-town friendliness. It is the third most populous county in Oklahoma, founded in 1890. Norman, Oklahoma, has a host of attractions, including a Mardi Gras parade, a wine festival, a medieval fair, and the university’s annual Sooner spring football game.
Oregon: Benton County
- Population: 94,667
- Median home value: $384,900 (56% own)
- Median rent: $1,201 (44% rent)
- Median household income: $68,732
Corvallis, in western Oregon, is the county seat of Benton County, and it offers wineries and craft breweries as well as places to hike and bike in the Willamette Valley. South of Portland and north of Eugene, the county is not only close to urban areas, but also to outdoor activities in the Cascade Range and along the Pacific coast. An analysis by the University of Wisconsin found Benton to be the healthiest county in Oregon in 2022. Its economy is based in the tech and health industries and on regional agriculture—including Christmas trees, wine grapes, and organic produce—though recently, farmers have added hazelnuts and marijuana. There are festivals and fairs to choose from—the county fair, the rodeo, and Da Vinci Days of arts and science.
Pennsylvania: Montgomery County
- Population: 850,890
- Median home value: $338,800 (72% own)
- Median rent: $1,393 (28% rent)
- Median household income: $99,361
Montgomery County, part of suburban Philadelphia, is home to Valley Forge, the site of the 1777-1778 winter encampment of the Continental Army under General George Washington. The county’s largest municipality is Lower Merion Township. Other historical sites include the Peter Wentz Farmstead, an 18th century Pennsylvania German farmstead; and Mill Grove, built in 1762 and the first American home of artist, author, and naturalist John James Audubon.
Rhode Island: Bristol County
- Population: 50,672
- Median home value: $379,000 (72% own)
- Median rent: $1,141 (28% rent)
- Median household income: $95,102
Bristol County is in the East Bay section of Rhode Island. Bristol is known for a Fourth of July celebration that was established in 1785. Top attractions are the county’s beaches—Rhode Island is known as the Ocean State—as well as Colt State Park and the East Bay Bike Path.
South Carolina: Greenville County
- Population: 519,178
- Median home value: $212,300 (69% own)
- Median rent: $1,011 (31% rent)
- Median household income: $65,513
Greenville County is in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains in South Carolina’s Upcountry, halfway between Charlotte, North Carolina, and Atlanta. Once a textile center, today it is home to French tire manufacturer Michelin, which chose Greenville as its North American headquarters in 1986, and more than 250 international firms. In the city of Greenville’s downtown, there is Falls Park on the Reedy, with a suspension bridge and gardens on what is thought to be the spot where a gristmill once stood.
South Dakota: Clay County
- Population: 14,816
- Median home value: $179,000 (54% own)
- Median rent: $725 (46% rent)
- Median household income: $56,077
Clay County was settled in 1859, the same year the city of Vermillion, South Dakota, was founded. It was named for Fort Vermillion or the nearby Vermillion River. Built along the banks of the Missouri River, it offers the chance to explore local arts, culture, and history. There are a variety of shopping venues and opportunities for sports and recreation. The University of South Dakota was established in Vermillion by the Dakota Territory legislature in 1862, 27 years before the state of South Dakota was admitted to the United States.
Tennessee: Williamson County
- Population: 242,386
- Median home value: $497,500 (80% own)
- Median rent: $1,670 (20% rent)
- Median household income: $116,492
Williamson County, in west-central Tennessee, has its state’s highest average income, lowest poverty rate, and is the only county where more than 50% of adults have at least a bachelor’s degree, according to a study by the nonprofit Sycamore Institute. Once the site of a Saturn auto-making plant, Spring Hill, Tennessee, is slated to be a battery manufacturing site for electric vehicles. Local attractions include the Arrington Vineyards, the Carnton historic house and museum, and The Carter House Civil War command post.
Texas: Collin County
- Population: 1,039,812
- Median home value: $355,100 (65% own)
- Median rent: $1,521 (35% rent)
- Median household income: $104,327
Collin County is in northeastern Texas, 30 miles south of the Red River in the Blackland Prairie region. Its county seat is McKinney,Texas, and the largest city is Plano, Texas. It is becoming one of Texas’ most densely populated counties. In recent years, the county’s average age dropped, and education levels have risen as young families moved to the area.
Utah: Cache County
- Population: 131,703
- Median home value: $283,800 (64% own)
- Median rent: $914 (36% rent)
- Median household income: $65,670
Cache County is about 80 miles north of Salt Lake City and offers the historic downtown and theater scene of Logan, Utah, as well as trails in the Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest. Alpine lakes and scenic views define Logan Canyon, a perfect spot for hiking and camping. The American West Heritage Center, a 160-acre living history venue, shows what life was like in Cache Valley between 1820 and 1920. Logan was founded by Mormon settlers sent by Brigham Young and is named for an early trapper Ephraim Logan. It’s also home to Utah State University, founded to teach agricultural, engineering, and scientific courses.
Vermont: Chittenden County
- Population: 167,523
- Median home value: $331,300 (63% own)
- Median rent: $1,386 (37% rent)
- Median household income: $81,957
Chittenden’s county seat is Burlington, Vermont, the state’s most populous city, and there are lots of outdoor activities, including hiking, skiing, and boating. The county includes Mount Mansfield, the highest peak in Vermont, one of only three Vermont mountains where alpine tundra survived the Ice Age. Shelburne Farms is a 1,400-acre working farm and sustainability education nonprofit.
Virginia: Loudoun County
- Population: 413,574
- Median home value: $569,100 (78% own)
- Median rent: $2,033 (22% rent)
- Median household income: $156,821
Loudoun County is in northern Virginia, just 25 miles outside Washington D.C. It is farm country—for vegetables, dairy cows, and horses—and there are opportunities to pick apples, go riding, or watch horse racing. There are farm tours in the spring or the Loudoun Heritage Farm Museum to visit and more than 40 wineries. The county seat is Leesburg, Virginia, named for the Lee family, very influential in Virginia since the early Colonial days.
Washington: King County
- Population: 2,240,876
- Median home value: $651,900 (57% own)
- Median rent: $1,801 (43% rent)
- Median household income: $106,326
King County is home to Seattle, the farmers’ market at Pike Place Market, and the Museum of Pop Culture, established by Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen. You can visit the Space Needle or the Chihuly Garden and Glass to see Dale Chihuly’s glass sculptures. Other attractions include the Seattle Aquarium and The Gum Wall, literally a brick wall covered with gum at the Pike Place Market.
West Virginia: Monongalia County
- Population: 105,695
- Median home value: $221,600 (57% own)
- Median rent: $868 (43% rent)
- Median household income: $56,466
Morgantown, West Virginia, is the county seat of Monongalia County, where attractions include the Morgantown History Museum and the Art Museum of West Virginia University, the Forks of Cheat Winery, and the Cheat Lake Trail. There’s also a museum to the coal industry in the coal mining state—the Royce J. and Caroline B. Watts Museum.
Wisconsin: Ozaukee County
- Population: 91,029
- Median home value: $305,700 (75% own)
- Median rent: $960 (25% rent)
- Median household income: $86,915
Ozaukee County is on Lake Michigan, north of Milwaukee. You can visit the Cedar Creek Winery or the Lion’s Den Gorge Nature Preserve. Other areas of interest include the Wisconsin Museum of Quilts and Fiber Arts and the Ozaukee County Historical Society’s Pioneer Village. The county’s schools, on average, rank in the top 1% of the state’s public schools.
Wyoming: Albany County
- Population: 37,311
- Median home value: $247,100 (51% own)
- Median rent: $851 (49% rent)
- Median household income: $50,733
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Man who crushed officer in door frame during Jan. 6 riot convicted of 7 felonies
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A man who was seen crushing a Metropolitan Police Department officer in a door frame during the January 6 Capitol riot has been convicted of nine offenses, seven of them felonies, the Justice Department said Tuesday. Patrick McCaughey III, 25, of Ridgefield, Connecticut, and two others were convicted on multiple charges in a bench trial by U.S. District Judge Trevor McFadden, an appointee of former President Trump.
Tristan Chandler Stevens, 26, of Pensacola, Florida, and David Mehaffie, 63, of Kettering, Ohio, were found guilty of five felony charges and two felony charges, respectively.
On Jan. 6, 2021, “the three defendants attempted to break into the building by directing other rioters, participating in heave-hos against the police line, using riot shields stolen from the Capitol Police, and assaulting three specific officers,” the Justice Department said. “Mehaffie hung from an archway and shouted direction from above, and McCaughey and Stevens were key players in the melee below. McCaughey grabbed a riot shield and used it as a weapon. Even after officers finally cleared the tunnel area, the three defendants illegally remained on Capitol grounds.”
All three men were convicted of assault charges, however, McFadden only agreed to add a dangerous weapon enhancement, which could increase the eventual prison sentence, to McCaughey’s convictions, according to CBS affiliate WUSA-TV. McFadden ruled that the riot shields the three men stole were not inherently dangerous weapons, but that it become one the way McCaughey used it, WUSA-TV reports.
McCaughey was captured on video using a riot shield to pin MPD officer Daniel Hodges in a doorway during the riot. Hodges could be seen screaming out in pain as he was being crushed in the doorway as rioters attempted to enter the Capitol building. In an interview with CBS News, Hodges said that in videos, you can see McCaughey grabbing his gas mask, beating his head against the door, and ripping it away.
“I definitely considered that that might be it,” Hodges said. “I might not be able to make it out of there.”
Hodges, along with several other law enforcement officers, also testified before the House select committee investigating the January 6 Capitol riot in 2021. He repeatedly called the rioters “terrorists” throughout his opening statement.
He said that as his head was being “bashed” by a rioter, he feared that “at best” he might collapse and become a liability to his colleagues. “At worst,” he added, “be dragged down into the crowd and lynched.”
He said, “I did the only thing I could do and screamed for help.”
The seven felonies McCaughey was convicted of are: three counts of aiding or abetting or assaulting, resisting, or impeding law enforcement officers, including one involving a dangerous weapon; one count of obstruction of an official proceeding; one count of interfering with a law enforcement officer during a civil disorder; one count of disorderly and disruptive conduct in a restricted building or grounds with a deadly or dangerous weapon, and one count of engaging in physical violence in a restricted building or grounds with a deadly or dangerous weapon.
He faces decades in prison.
Stevens and Mehaffie were each acquitted of obstruction charges.
McCaughey, who was 23 at the time, was arrested Jan. 19, 2021 in South Salem, New York, according to The Associated Press.
McCaughey, who has both U.S. and German citizenship, was unemployed and lived with his mother in Ridgefield, an affluent town along the New York border, public defender Jason Ser said at the time. He was arrested at his father’s second home, where he was quarantining, the AP reported.
McCaughey will be sentenced on Jan. 26, 2023, according to the Justice Department.
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The 2023 Barbasol Championship Odds & Preview: Cameron Champ
Cameron Champ will hit the course at Keene Trace Golf Club (Champions Course) in Nicholasville, Kentucky to play in the 2023 Barbasol Championship from July 13-16. It's a par-72 that spans 7,328 yards, with a purse of $3,800,000.00 on the line.
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Cameron Champ Insights
- Over his last 14 rounds, Champ has finished under par six times, while also posting six rounds with a better-than-average score.
- He has recorded one of the 10 best scores of the day in one of his last 14 rounds.
- Champ has posted a score within five shots of the day's best in three of his last 14 rounds.
- In his past five tournaments, Champ's average finish has been 57th.
- The past five times he has played a tournament, he's made the cut twice.
- Champ has had an average finish of 57th in his past five appearances.
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Barbasol Championship Insights and Stats
- Courses on the Tour in the past year have averaged 7,014 yards, a good bit shorter than the 7,328-yard length for this tournament.
- The average course on the Tour in the past year has played to 69.5 strokes per round and a score of -5. At Keene Trace Golf Club (Champions Course), the scoring average is lower at -12 per tournament.
- The courses that Champ has played in the past year have had an average distance of 7,294 yards, while Keene Trace Golf Club (Champions Course) will be 7,328 yards this week.
- The tournaments he has played in the past year have seen an average score of -6. That's higher than this course's recent scoring average of -12.
Champ's Last Time Out
- Champ was in the 59th percentile on par 3s at the John Deere Classic, with an average of 2.94 strokes on the 16 par-3 holes.
- His 4-stroke average on the 44 par-4 holes at the John Deere Classic ranked in the 35th percentile of the field (the tournament average was 3.95).
- On the 12 par-5 holes at the John Deere Classic, Champ shot better than 81% of the competitors (averaging 4.42 strokes).
- Champ recorded a birdie or better on three of 16 par-3s at the John Deere Classic (the other competitors averaged 1.9).
- On the 16 par-3s at the John Deere Classic, Champ carded two bogeys or worse (more than the tournament average of 1.6).
- Champ's eight birdies or better on par-4s at the John Deere Classic were more than the field average of 6.4.
- At that last outing, Champ's par-4 showing (on 44 holes) included a bogey or worse seven times (worse than the field average, 4.8).
- Champ ended the John Deere Classic recording a birdie or better on seven par-5 holes, compared to the field average of 3.8 on the 12 par-5s.
- On the 12 par-5s at the John Deere Classic, Champ carded more bogeys or worse (one) than the field average (0.6).
Barbasol Championship Time and Date Info
- Date: July 13-16, 2023
- Course: Keene Trace Golf Club (Champions Course)
- Location: Nicholasville, Kentucky
- Par: 72 / 7,328 yards
- Champ Odds to Win: +3500 (Bet now with BetMGM!)
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The digital channel wins 12 awards across many categories.
LOS ANGELES, June 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Singleton Foundation for Financial Literacy & Entrepreneurship, the nonprofit organization who uses the power of entertainment to engage and entertain viewers with original and curated content through its Million Stories Media channel (www.millionstories.com), announces today that it has won a total of 12 Telly Awards in a number of different categories. The foundation was founded to create a sea change in the way people look at their personal finances with content that helps break the taboo of talking about money.
The Telly Awards is the premier award honoring video and television across all screens. Established in 1979, The Telly Awards receives over 12,000 entries from all 50 states and 5 continents. Entrants are judged by The Telly Awards Judging Council—an industry body of over 200 leading experts including advertising agencies, production companies, and major television networks, reflective of the multi-screen industry The Telly Awards celebrates.
The awards won by Million Stories come from two of the original series, WAGS TO RICHES, (production company Pollution TV) and YOUR BRAIN ON MONEY (production company Freethink.)
Gold Winners:
Branded Content: Not-For-Profit / Wags to Riches: A Life-Changing Horseback Ride episode
Branded Content Campaign: Social / Your Brain on Money series
Silver Winners:
Branded Content Campaign Not-For-Profit / Wags to Riches series
Branded Content General Not-For-Profit / Wags to Riches: Inside the Life of a Father and Daughter Sheep Shearing Business
Online Craft Directing / Wags to Riches: Designing Dream Homes One Dog House at a Time
Online Web Series Non-Scripted / Wags to Riches series
Online General-Social Impact / Wags to Riches: A Life-Changing Horseback Ride
Online General-Social Impact / Wags to Riches: The Bachelor: Guinea Pig Edition, Meet LA Guinea Pig Rescue
Social Video Series Not-For-Profit / Wags to Riches series
Branded Content General D&I / Your Brain on Money: A New Kind of Haptic Wearable: GPS for the Blind
Non-Broadcast General: Cultural / Your Brain on Money: The Science of "Herd Mentality"
Bronze Winner:
Online Craft Directing / Wags to Riches: A Life-Changing Horseback Ride
The award-winning series and related shows can be found at:
https://www.millionstories.com/series/Your-Brain-on-Money?id=23
https://www.millionstories.com/series/Wags-to-Riches?id=26
"Our goal has always been to engage and raise the financial literacy skills of our viewers with entertainment, and being recognized for our content helps solidify our efforts are working" said Shelley Miles, CEO of The Singleton Foundation for Financial Literacy & Entrepreneurship. "We are proud of our shows and are grateful to work with excellent production companies like Pollution Studios and Freethink who are instrumental in bringing these stories of positive change to life."
About the Singleton Foundation for Financial Literacy & Entrepreneurship
The mission of the Singleton Foundation for Financial Literacy & Entrepreneurship is to make financial competence fun and engaging for everyone by using the power of entertainment to capture attention, create change, promote entrepreneurship and to inspire individual achievement.
About Million Stories Media
This free digital channel uses the power of entertainment to capture attention, create change, promote entrepreneurship to inspire individual achievement by making financial competence engaging and fun for everyone. For more information about Million Stories Media, please visit www.millionstories.com.
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PCSD requesting public help in identifying two robbery suspects
TUCSON, Ariz. (13 News) - The Pima County Sheriff’s Department is asking for assistance identifying two robbery suspects.
The PCSD says two men entered Circle K at 5801 N. Oracle Rd. at 1:39 a.m. on July 12. Deputies say one man wore a black shirt, and the other wore a white shirt. The man in a black shirt jumped the counter and began taking $1,600 worth of cigarettes.
The PCSD says simultaneously the man in the white shirt began taking alcohol bottles (“shooters”) and lighters.
Deputies say both males left the business and were observed walking southbound. Currently, there are no known associated vehicles.
According to PCSD, the male with the black shirt has a tattoo on his right hand. No other tattoos are visible during the incident. Any assistance in identifying the suspects would be greatly appreciated.
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The Washington Wizards try to pull out of a skid with postseason aspirations at stake on Tuesday, visiting an Orlando Magic team returning home from a trying, four-game road swing.
Washington (32-39) dropped its fifth decision in the last six outings with a 132-118 loss to Sacramento on Saturday. The recent slide dropped the Wizards to 1.5 games behind Chicago for the final spot in the Eastern Conference play-in tournament, entering Monday’s action.
“No one’s pleased with where we are, or the struggles we’ve had, but I’ve said it all year: No one feels sorry for us. There’s no sense in sulking,” Wizards coach Wes Unseld Jr. said Saturday. “We’ve got to take something from this and we’ve got to learn and get better. We’ve got to be better. Tough without (Kristaps Porzingis), but there’s a lot of things we could have done better to kind of help ourselves.”
Porzingis, who is averaging a career-best 22.8 points per game, sat against the Kings due to an illness. He is listed as day-to-day ahead of Tuesday’s contest.
Kyle Kuzma rebounded from a three-game stretch in which he scored no more than 17 points in any one contest — bottoming out at seven in a 23-point loss Friday at Cleveland — with 33 points against Sacramento.
Finding consistency from its leading trio of Kuzma, Porzingis and Bradley Beal, all of whom are averaging more than 21 points per game, will likely be critical for Washington in its final 11 games. The Wizards twice failed to reach 100 points and scored fewer than their 112.8-point per game average in three of the five losses during the current skid.
Orlando (29-43), meanwhile, comes into Tuesday’s matchup off a 1-3 road swing through the Western Conference and a 2-6 stretch overall. The Magic allowed an average of 124.3 points in those six defeats.
The Magic closed that stretch by limiting the Los Angeles Lakers to 111 points on Sunday, but Orlando mustered just 105 — its lowest output since Feb. 27 — in the last date of the road trip.
Paolo Banchero and Franz Wagner each scored 21 points in the loss. The six-point margin marked the fifth time over the last eight in which an Orlando contest was decided by single digits. In one of the two exceptions, the Magic went to overtime in a 12-point victory against Miami.
“It’s valuable for sure, just learning how to win, learning what not to do in close situations,” the rookie Banchero said of the closely contested games for a young Magic roster.
“It’s been a solid season so far,” Banchero added. “I want to finish strong.”
Banchero is the presumptive front-runner for Rookie of the Year, averaging a team-high 20 points per game and the second-best rebounding average on the team at 6.6 per contest. As Banchero heads into the home stretch, he can become the first player from Orlando to win that award since Mike Miller in 2000-01.
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Madison Brengle 2023 Wimbledon Odds
Madison Brengle, off a defeat in the round of 32 of Viking International Eastbourne (to Caroline Garcia) in her last tournament, will begin Wimbledon against Sara Errani in the round of 128. Brengle currently is +50000 to win it all at AELTC Wimbledon Qualifying and Community Sports Ground.
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Brengle at 2023 Wimbledon
- Next Round: Round of 128
- Tournament Dates: June 25 - July 16
- Venue: AELTC Wimbledon Qualifying and Community Sports Ground
- Court Surface: Grass
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Brengle's Next Match
Brengle will play Errani in the round of 128 of Wimbledon on Tuesday, July 4 at 6:00 AM ET.
Brengle is listed at -140 to win her next contest versus Errani. Check out the latest odds for the entire field at BetMGM.
Madison Brengle Grand Slam Odds
- Wimbeldon odds to win: +50000
- Wimbledon odds to win: +50000
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Brengle Stats
- In her most recent match, Brengle came up short 1-6, 5-7 versus Garcia in the Round of 32 of Viking International Eastbourne.
- In 20 tournaments over the past 12 months, Brengle has yet to win a title, and her record is 13-20.
- Brengle is 2-3 on grass over the past year.
- In her 33 matches over the past year, across all court surfaces, Brengle has averaged 21.5 games.
- On grass, Brengle has played five matches over the past 12 months, and she has totaled 24 games per match while winning 47.5% of games.
- When it comes to serve/return winning percentages over the past year, Brengle has won 50.6% of her games on serve, and 34.7% on return.
- Over the past 12 months, in terms of serve/return winning percentages on grass, Brengle has won 45% of her games on serve and 25% on return.
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NEW YORK, Feb. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ --
WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, continues to investigate potential securities claims on behalf of shareholders of G-III Apparel Group Ltd. (NASDAQ: GIII) resulting from allegations that G-III may have issued materially misleading business information to the investing public.
SO WHAT: If you purchased G-III securities you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out of pocket fees or costs through a contingency fee arrangement. The Rosen Law Firm is preparing a class action seeking recovery of investor losses.
WHAT TO DO NEXT: To join the prospective class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=11207 or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email pkim@rosenlegal.com or cases@rosenlegal.com for information on the class action.
WHAT IS THIS ABOUT: On December 1, 2022, G-III announced its third-quarter financial and operating results. Among other things, G-III reported that "higher inventory levels are due to our accelerated production calendar, which was in anticipation of longer supply chain lead times. Our inventory is comprised of current purchases and guided by our order book. During the quarter, the higher inventory levels caused logistical challenges within our distribution centers. This resulted in significant one-time charges in the third quarter, that were above our expectations, which adversely impacted our bottom line by approximately $0.40 per diluted share".
On this news, G-III's stock price fell $9.66 per share, or 44%, to close at $11.97 per share on December 1, 2022.
WHY ROSEN LAW: We encourage investors to select qualified counsel with a track record of success in leadership roles. Often, firms issuing notices do not have comparable experience, resources, or any meaningful peer recognition. Many of these firms do not actually litigate securities class actions. Be wise in selecting counsel. The Rosen Law Firm represents investors throughout the globe, concentrating its practice in securities class actions and shareholder derivative litigation. Rosen Law Firm has achieved the largest ever securities class action settlement against a Chinese Company. Rosen Law Firm was Ranked No. 1 by ISS Securities Class Action Services for number of securities class action settlements in 2017. The firm has been ranked in the top 4 each year since 2013 and has recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for investors. In 2019 alone the firm secured over $438 million for investors. In 2020, founding partner Laurence Rosen was named by law360 as a Titan of Plaintiffs' Bar. Many of the firm's attorneys have been recognized by Lawdragon and Super Lawyers.
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How to Watch the South Carolina vs. Norfolk State Game: Women's Basketball Streaming & TV Channel Info for the NCAA Tournament First Round
Published: Mar. 17, 2023 at 7:11 AM CDT|Updated: 34 minutes ago
The No. 16 Norfolk State Spartanettes (26-6) are looking to advance to the second round of the NCAA Tournament when they take on the top-seeded South Carolina Gamecocks (32-0) on Friday. This 1-16 matchup in the N/A Region bracket is scheduled for 2:00 PM.
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South Carolina Women's Basketball Game Live Stream & TV Channel Info
- When: Friday, March 17, 2023 at 2:00 PM ET
- Where: Colonial Life Arena in Columbia, South Carolina
- TV: ESPN
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South Carolina vs. Norfolk State Scoring Comparison
- The Spartanettes put up an average of 62.3 points per game, 11.2 more points than the 51.1 the Gamecocks give up.
- Norfolk State has put together a 17-3 record in games it scores more than 51.1 points.
- South Carolina has a 22-0 record when its opponents score fewer than 62.3 points.
- The Gamecocks score 81.4 points per game, 31.4 more points than the 50 the Spartanettes give up.
- South Carolina has a 29-0 record when scoring more than 50 points.
- Norfolk State has a 23-5 record when giving up fewer than 81.4 points.
South Carolina Schedule
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Linda Black Horoscopes
Today’s Birthday (04/25/23). Plot to realize dreams this year. Pull together with friends for greater connection, collaboration and ease. Springtime muses inspire backstage creativity. Share support and partnership with summer changes, energizing your physical performance this autumn. Upgrade your brand this winter. Go for the gold.
To get the advantage, check the day’s rating: 10 is the easiest day, 0 the most challenging.
Aries (March 21-April 19) — Today is an 8 — Household issues require attention. Make repairs and manage chores. Complete lingering domestic projects. Disciplined efforts reap satisfying rewards. Bake, cook and share something delicious.
Taurus (April 20-May 20) — Today is an 8 — Learn from an experienced teacher. Take on a project you’ve delayed. Words flow like running water. Get productive with creative projects. Tie up loose ends.
Gemini (May 21-June 20) — Today is a 9 — Lucrative potential pays off with consistent action. Follow up on recent connections. Keep producing great results. You’re energized to take advantage of lucky conditions.
Cancer (June 21-July 22) — Today is a 9 — Take extra time for yourself today. Handle a personal project you’ve been putting off. Indulge your favorite activities and diversions. Savor hot water and bubbles.
Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) — Today is a 7 — Settle into a peaceful, private place to focus on your fascinating plans. Learn from the past. Consider new possibilities. Imagine, invent and envision.
Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) — Today is a 9 — Connect with friends. Collaborate for common gain and make extra advances. Teamwork can accomplish amazing results. Build for a vision that inspires you all.
Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) — Today is a 9 — Consider the bigger picture, with your career. You can get especially productive today. Maintain momentum. Complete projects to clear space for what’s next.
Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) — Today is a 9 — Make a long-distance connection. Advance your research by leaps and bounds. Push boundaries and limitations. The work you’re doing helps to fulfill a larger vision.
Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) — Today is a 9 — Profits abound. Collaborate for shared support and rewards. Contribute time, talent and funding for your joint venture. Generate and celebrate positive cash flow.
Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) — Today is a 9 — Deepen the bonds of a partnership. Discover something new about someone familiar. Collaboration comes easily. Bounce ideas off each other. Come up with something hot.
Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) — Today is an 8 — The work you’ve been doing reflects you well. Maintain healthy practices for strength and endurance. Nurture your mind, body and spirit for energized performance.
Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20) — Today is a 9 — “Shower the people you love with love. Show them the way that you feel,” sang James Taylor. Serenade from your heart. Have fun together.
Astrologer Nancy Black continues her mother Linda Black’s legacy horoscopes column. She welcomes comments and questions on Twitter, @LindaCBlack. For more astrological interpretations like today’s Gemini horoscope, visit Linda Black Astrology by clicking daily horoscopes, or go to www.nancyblack.com.
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PITTSBURGH, Aug. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- "The idea originated when I needed to swap out a different wall outlet adaptor and thought there has to be an easier way to plug in cords to the wall," said the inventor of POWER ME UP, from Portage, IN. "This invention is an AC power outlet extension having a rigid and elongated main body with a 3-prong and grounded male connector at the base and at least one duplex and grounded female AC outlet at the top."
The invention would enhance ease, installation and use to reposition an AC power outlet in a higher position to allow user access without bending down or crawling under a desk, etc. It would also elevate an outlet height for convenient access. Additionally, the invention could be made in various lengths and colors to meet the power outlet positioning needs of the user.
The original design was submitted to the Chicago sales office of InventHelp. It is currently available for licensing or sale to manufacturers or marketers. For more information, write Dept. 20-CLR-144, 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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GM to stop making the Camaro; successor may be in works
DETROIT (AP) — The Chevrolet Camaro, for decades the dream car of many teenage American males, is going out of production.
General Motors, which sells the brawny muscle car, said Wednesday it will stop making the current generation early next year.
The future of the car, which is raced on NASCAR and other circuits, is a bit murky. GM says another generation may be in the works.
“While we are not announcing an immediate successor today, rest assured, this is not the end of Camaro’s story,” Scott Bell, vice president of Chevrolet, said in a statement Wednesday.
The current sixth-generation Camaro, introduced in 2016, has done well on the racetrack, but sales have been tailing off in recent years. When the current generation Camaro came out in 2016, Chevrolet sold 72,705 of them. But by the end of 2021 that number fell almost 70% to 21,893. It rebounded a bit last year to 24,652.
GM said last of the 2024 model year of the cars will come off the assembly line in Lansing, Michigan, in January.
Spokesman Trevor Thompkins said he can’t say anything more about a future Camaro. “We’re not saying anything specific right now,” he said.
The company, he said, has an understanding with auto-racing sanctioning bodies that the sixth-generation car can continue racing. GM will have parts available and the Camaro body will stay on the race track, he said.
NASCAR said that because the Generation 6 Camaro was in production when GM originally got permission to race, it remains qualified to race in NASCAR Cup and NASCAR Xfinity Series races.
GM will offer a collector’s edition package of the 2024 Camaro RS and SS in North America, and a limited number of high-performance ZL-1 Camaros. The collector’s edition cars will have ties to the first-generation Camaro from the 1960s and its GM code name “Panther,” the company said without giving specifics.
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Technology department grows by 29% as the company moves to globalize its exclusive single-login, open-access property management platform
LEHI, Utah, June 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Entrata, the multifamily industry's leading operating system, has announced a significant expansion to its core technology team — adding 11 leadership roles in just the past several months while growing its department by 29% with plans to grow even more in the coming months.
Among its new leadership hires are Senior Vice Presidents of Engineering (Mary Jane Isaacs, Natalie Birrell), a Senior Vice President of Platform Operations (Eric Zimmerman), a Principal Intelligence Engineer (Ted Tronson) and a Principal Data Engineer (Travis Ard). Entrata's newest technology team members bring a range of experience and expertise, joining the company from previous roles at leading technology and financial brands including Amazon, Domo, American Express, Fidelity Investments, and Overstock. Entrata's expanded leadership team will be responsible for scaling the engineering organization and iterating on Entrata's core products, including its world-class data and reporting platform.
"Our technology sits at the core of Entrata's business operations, and we are thrilled to welcome an impressive lineup of technology leaders who will help shape the phase of growth for the company," said Jason Taylor, Chief Technology Officer at Entrata. "With the expertise that these technologists bring to our team, we are focused on supporting Entrata's international expansion, improving our core operating system through AWS global scalability, and iterating on platform features by providing a modern technology stack to ensure we continue to meet the evolving needs of our global partnership network of owners and operators."
Fueled by a $507 million fundraise, Entrata has invested heavily in personnel over the past year, hiring hundreds of new employees including adding a new Chief Technology Officer, Chief Revenue Officer and Chief Financial Officer to its executive suite, and is on track to more than double its research and development spend as it aims to globalize its exclusive single-login, open-access property management platform.
Recognized as a 2021 Top Workplace by the Salt Lake Tribune, Entrata has built a company culture centered around making life better for its employees — offering comprehensive benefits, a host of wellness offerings and investing in the future of its workforce through leadership development programs.
Open positions can be found at entrata.com/careers.
About Entrata
Entrata is the leading operating system for multifamily communities worldwide. Setting the bar for innovation in property management software since 2003, Entrata offers solutions for every step of the leasing lifecycle and empowers owners, property managers, and renters to create stronger communities. Entrata currently serves over three million residents across more than 20 thousand multifamily communities around the globe. Learn more at www.entrata.com.
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NDGOP endorsing process: yea or nay?
BISMARCK, N.D. (KFYR) - The election has come and gone, and as we’ve mentioned before, Republicans won all statewide seats and grew a commanding supermajority in the State Legislature. But the party with so much control also faces some big issues.
The nominating process for candidates in the North Dakota GOP is different than what many people think of when they think of primary elections. But before you can understand the one of the big issues facing the state Republican party, you have to understand the nominating process.
Before voters head to the polls for the primary, before the state convention in April, Republican voters head to their district conventions, held in places like the Northridge School Gym in the case of District 35, where they vote to endorse candidates for their district and nominate delegates who will vote to endorse statewide candidates at the state convention.
”Every district has their own bylaws, and some of the bylaws are very good, that manage the process very well and include people throughout the process, and some of the bylaws are very sketchy, so they advantage who the leader happens to be,” said Perrie Schafer.
Schafer says the more conservative wing of the party is wildly successful at motivating their people to turn up at district conventions, skewing the delegate nominations and ultimately, the votes at the state convention.
For example: take a look at the race for United States Senate. At the convention, incumbent Senator John Hoeven received 54% of the vote to Representative Rick Becker’s 46%. Pretty close. But when Becker challenged Hoeven again in the general election, he received only 18% to Hoeven’s 56%. That’s a big difference.
”I think there’s some things we need to take a look at as a party with respect to how the votes come out at the convention versus how the actual state votes for the candidates. I would assume there’s going to be some discussions about the convention process itself, how that process lays out, though, I can’t really speak to that at this point,” said Schafer.
However, Representative Becker thinks the question is more nuanced than rank and file Republicans have made it out to be. In fact, he says there’s no problem with the endorsing conventions.
”Let’s say I had run in the primary and had 18.5%, then you could say maybe there’s a disconnect. But to apply that to the general, it’s incorrect,” said Becker.
But it’s not just about delegates at the state level. At the District 35 convention, Sean Cleary lost to Ryan Eckroth by only a couple votes. Fast forward to the primary, Cleary beat Eckroth by 39%. How do you fix that?
”The people within the district sometimes aren’t as engaged on a day-to-day situation as some of the people that come to the meetings, and I think we need to get them more engaged, actually. That’s part of what needs to be done,” said Schafer.
Another solution Schafer offered: standardizing a set of bylaws for all the districts, which currently all operate by their own rules.
The next time Republican leaders could change these rules, if they so choose, is at the closed-door state committee meeting in June.
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Classic Specs released their top five eyewear styles for men and women
LAS VEGAS, Aug. 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- We're midway through 2022, and Classic Specs shares its top five most popular frames for eyeglasses and sunglasses.
With Classics Specs, all their frames are inspired by popular styles which have stood the test of time so that you won't go wrong with these choices. Selecting the right frame is difficult without worrying about the style becoming dated.
The company uses high-quality materials in all its frames: premium, hypoallergenic cellulose acetate sourced from a family-owned factory in Northern Italy. For sunglasses, they use the highest quality UVA/UVB protective lenses available, including polarized lens technology.
- Amherst – At the top of the list, the Amherst in Carbon Black is a stunning must-have in your wardrobe. The bold frame is universally flattering as sunglasses or regular eyeglasses.
- Beaumont – Featuring a classic spectacle styling, the Beaumont in Maple Crystal Tortoise gives the wearer a sharp appearance, and the color matches just about anything.
- Logan – The Logan in Whiskey Crystal was the most popular frame for sunglasses selected by both men and women. The round frame has an iconic look made famous by movie stars of the 1950s.
- Prescott – A bold classic, the Prescott in Carbon Black was most often purchased in sunglasses in both men's and women's styles. The square frame is flattering on all face shapes.
- Waverly – Pink is one of the most popular colors this year, trending in clothing, accessories, and even home decor. The Waverly in Dusty Rose Crystal pairs a classic frame with an upscale version of pink. Just a hint of color gives the wearer a refreshing style.
"Classic eyewear never goes out of style. In 2022, we noticed a trend towards bold styles and softer colors. Consumers are making choices that supplement their wardrobe and make a statement," explained Caitlyn Miller, Classic Specs Product Manager. "If customers are uncertain about how a style will look on them, they can virtually try-on glasses before they buy."
Classic Specs eyeglasses, including prescription, start at $89.
Classic Specs is an online retailer known for its range of contemporary glasses inspired by designers' favorite vintage silhouettes. All frames are made with the highest quality craftsmanship and feature Italian acetate and stainless-steel reinforced hinges. A wide range of lens options are available, whether you're looking for reading glasses, distance, progressive, sunglasses, or simply fashion frames.
Born in Brooklyn, NY, in 2010, Classic Specs began with brick and mortar stores, then moved online and out to the American West. The brand seeks to revive classic designs from every decade.
Classic Specs headquarters is located in Las Vegas, Nevada, and its customer service and distribution center are in Missouri. Learn more at www.classicspecs.com, YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, Pinterest, and Twitter.
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(AP) — Tyson Foods suffered a surprise loss in the second quarter, something not since 2009, and cut its sales forecast due to the cost of plant closures and layoffs.
Shares slid more than 15% Monday.
Tyson has been trying to cut costs over the last six months. It closed its corporate offices in Chicago and South Dakota late last year and consolidated its workforce in Arkansas. In March it announced the closure of two plants in Arkansas and Virginia in order to better use available capacity at other facilities.
Tyson laid off 15% of its senior leadership and 10% of its corporate workers last month as it faces steep inflation on labor, grain and other inputs.
CEO Donnie King said in a conference call Monday that feed costs for chickens were $145 million higher in the second quarter. And in 2021 the company raised wages and implemented changes like flexible scheduling in order to combat rising absenteeism at plants.
Chicken sales volumes rose 6% in the quarter but prices lagged as supplies rose across the industry. Tyson’s pork volumes rose 1% but prices dropped 10% on lower global demand. And beef sales volumes and prices dropped as U.S. demand sank, with inflation-weary shoppers looking for alternatives.
“I can’t remember a time when our business faced the highly unusual situation that we’re currently seeing, where all three of our core protein categories __ beef, pork and chicken __ are experiencing market challenges at the same time,” King said.
The Springdale, Arkansas, company __ which processes 20% of all U.S. chicken, beef and pork __ lost $97 million, or 28 cents per share, for the three months ended April 1. A year earlier it earned $829 million, or $2.28 per share.
Taking out one-time restructuring charges, Tyson lost 4 cents per share at a time when Wall Street analysts had been projecting a per-share profit of 81 cents, according to a survey by Zacks Investment Research.
One bright spot was Tyson’s prepared foods business, which produces brands like Jimmy Dean, Hillshire Farm, Ball Park and Sara Lee. Sales volumes were flat but prices rose 2% and Tyson said its products gained market share.
“Branded food is our best opportunity to drive faster growth, higher margins and stronger results,” King said.
King also expressed confidence that global demand for meat will grow as incomes increase, even if U.S. demand flattens.
“We’ve been through market cycles before. I’ve been through them before myself. And we’ve always come out stronger on the other side,” King said.
Tyson’s second-quarter revenue was flat at $13.13 billion, which is a little short of expectations.
Tyson Foods Inc. now anticipates fiscal 2023 revenue of $53 billion to $54 billion. Its previous forecast was for revenue between $55 billion and $57 billion.
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ROCKY HILL, Conn. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Friday evening's drawing of the Connecticut Lottery's "Play3 Night" game were:
8-9-0, WB: 3
(eight, nine, zero; WB: three)
ROCKY HILL, Conn. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Friday evening's drawing of the Connecticut Lottery's "Play3 Night" game were:
8-9-0, WB: 3
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Just a few months ago, heavy spring rains filled lakes and rivers to the brim and left farm fields too wet to plant.
But summer brought less rain than normal across much of Minnesota. The result is a drought that’s not as severe as last year, but is slowly expanding across the state, including central and southern Minnesota.
The latest U.S. Drought Monitor report released Sept. 22 shows nearly 20 percent of the state is in either moderate or severe drought, while more than 40 percent is abnormally dry.
“We’re seeing very, very dry conditions,” said Luigi Romolo, a state climatologist with the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources.
The region of severe drought stretches from the seven-county Twin Cities metro area southwest to Pipestone County, Romolo said, with some areas anywhere from 4 to 8 inches below normal in precipitation.
So far, this September has been the driest on record in the Twin Cities, according to the National Weather Service. Less than a quarter-inch of rain has fallen on the Minneapolis-St. Paul airport all month.
One exception to the dry spell is northern Minnesota, which received more rain this summer and so far is avoiding the drought.
While the water levels of some lakes and rivers have dropped, the dry conditions are not yet having widespread, serious impacts across the state.
Farmers are mostly past the growing season, so the dry conditions shouldn’t affect their crops, said Brad Carlson, a University of Minnesota Extension educator in Mankato.
“Really, farmers would prefer that it’s dry from here on out, so that they don’t have to worry about muddy conditions and messing up fields during the harvest season,” he said.
Carlson said the dry conditions also bring environmental benefits. Nitrates from fertilizer are less likely to wash off fields and pollute water bodies when it doesn’t rain.
“When we don’t have excess water, they just sit in place in the fields,” he said. “So from that standpoint, it’s actually good for water quality.”
Farmers also won’t need to use as much energy in the form of natural gas and propane to dry their corn — a positive given the current high fuel prices right now, Carlson said.
Whether the drought continues into the spring planting season depends on what kind of winter Minnesota has this year. Romolo said two factors are important: how much snow we get, and whether we retain that snow throughout the winter.
A heavy snowfall that sticks around all winter would be just what Minnesota needs to replenish dry soil before next year’s growing season, Romolo said.
“Maybe even just an average snowfall might be enough to help us out, if we get some rains in the spring to top it all off,” he said.
An early snowfall also could have an impact, Carlson said, by insulating the soil and preventing frost from getting too deep. Then, after the spring thaw, water from melting snow could seep into the soil, he said.
“However, if we get a hard freeze, and a deep freeze, then most of that snowfall is going to melt and run off, and so that probably won’t help a lot,” Carlson said.
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LOS ANGELES, Jan. 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Bobby Dee Presents Ne-Yo, Robin Thicke & Mario Live In Concert at The Greek Theatre on Saturday, April 29, 2023. A return to the Greek Theatre for Bobby Dee Presents. Where shows like Freestyle Summer Festival, Funk N The Greek, and more have sold out! Bobby Dee is honored to continue to do these shows that position him as one of LA's leading promoters. Music is our passion! He knows what people love and will continue to book shows at The Greek Theatre.
NE-YO has sold a cumulative 20+ million albums worldwide. The Motown Records/Compound Entertainment recording artist has won three GRAMMY awards and been honored with a total of 14 nominations. His first single, 2005's "So Sick," hit No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100, and was certified quadruple Platinum. Since then, he has racked up a collection of hit singles including "Sexy Love," "Closer," "Because of You," "Miss Independent" and "Push Back" featuring Bebe Rexha and Stefflon Don. Three of his albums have entered SoundScan's Top Current Albums chart at No. 1.
Robin Thicke has established himself as one of the most respected singer-songwriters in soul and R&B music today. The musician, composer and actor, released his critically acclaimed debut album, A Beautiful World in 2003 under the name "Thicke." Soon after, he came out with his breakthrough second release, 2006's The Evolution Of Robin Thicke. Now on the way to double-platinum status, Evolution's mega hit "Lost Without U" became the #1 most played song in Urban Adult Contemporary BDS and topped four Billboard charts simultaneously.
Mario is the independent R&B music industry magnate and Grammy-nominee behind four LPs that reached the top 25 of the Billboard 200 albums chart, including his self-titled breakthrough debut. Mario, the album, reached No. 9 on the Billboard 200, and scored the star his first-ever fan-favorite top 5 hit on the Billboard Hot 100 chart with his heartwarming Biz Markie infused "Just a Friend 2002" — which continuously shines through today's growing streaming era, amassing more than 92.6 million on-demand streams to date.
Tickets can be purchased via Ticketmaster from $69- $289 + fees. Pre-Sale tickets go on sale Wednesday, January 25th at 10 am local time using presale code GREEK and public on sale on Friday, January 27, 2023, at 10 am local time.
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MOSCOW (AP) — Russia’s foreign ministry called U.S. news media to a meeting on Monday to warn that their accreditations and visas could be withdrawn if the United States does not rescind measures limiting Russian journalists there.
The warning from ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova comes amid high tensions with the West over what Russia calls its special military operation in Ukraine, where Russian forces have taken substantial territory.
The Kremlin-funded TV channel RT was dropped by U.S. cable and satellite operators, state-run TV stations have been targeted by U.S. sanctions and YouTube has blocked many official Russian channels, including feeds of Zakharova’s weekly briefings.
Zakharova also said Russian journalists have been denied U.S. visas or extensions of them and that some have been detained for lengthy interrogations at airports.
“Why on earth would we have to endure all this? If they want to destroy our media space, then we will destroy it together,” she said. “You see, it’s like cutting a dog’s tail piece by piece. Let’s cut it off right away and not suffer.”
“If our journalists are not restored in their rights, and our Russian media are not restored their rights, these same measures will affect you,” Zakharova said.
“When you do not receive visas, when you do not have accreditation … please, please don’t say we didn’t talk about it,” she told representatives of The Associated Press and other U.S. media outlets.
Many foreign news organizations suspended or curtailed their operations in Russia following the passage in March of a law calling for up to 15 years in prison for reports seen as discrediting the Russian military.
Zakharova did not state a timeframe for when Russia could take action. But journalist visa and accreditation renewals are being issued only for three-month periods.
She dismissed concern about the short-term extensions, saying “this is our greatest patience.”
Last month, the foreign ministry ordered the closure of the state-funded Canadian Broadcasting Corporation’s Moscow bureau in response to Canada’s ban on RT. In February, as Russia built up troops along Ukraine’s border, German broadcaster Deutsche Welle was ordered to close in Moscow after Germany banned the broadcast of RT’s German-language programs.
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LONDON (AP) — Food companies making big profits as inflation has surged should face windfall taxes to help cut global inequality, anti-poverty group Oxfam said Monday as the World Economic Forum’s annual meeting gets underway.
That’s one of the ideas in a report by Oxfam International, which has sought for a decade to highlight inequality at the conclave of political and business elites in the Swiss ski resort of Davos.
The report, which aims to provoke discussions on panels featuring corporate and government leaders this week, said the world has been beset with simultaneous crises, including climate change, the surging cost of living, Russia’s war in Ukraine and the COVID-19 pandemic, yet the world’s richest have gotten richer and corporate profits are surging.
Over the past two years, the world’s super-rich 1% have gained nearly twice as much wealth as the remaining 99% combined, Oxfam said. Meanwhile, at least 1.7 billion workers live in countries where inflation is outpacing their wage growth, even as billionaire fortunes are rising by $2.7 billion a day.
To combat these problems, Oxfam urged higher taxes on the rich, through a combination of measures including one-time “solidarity” taxes and raising minimum rates for the wealthiest. The group noted that billionaire Tesla CEO Elon Musk’s true tax rate from 2014 to 2018 was just over 3%.
Some governments have turned to taxing fossil fuel companies’ windfall profits as Russia’s war in Ukraine sent oil and natural gas prices soaring last year, squeezing household finances around the world.
Oxfam wants the idea to go further to include big food corporations, as a way to narrow the widening gap between the rich and poor.
“The number of billionaires is growing, and they’re getting richer, and also very large food and energy companies are making excessive profits,” said Gabriela Bucher, Oxfam International’s executive director.
“What we’re calling for is windfall taxes, not only on energy companies but also on food companies to end this crisis profiteering,” Bucher told The Associated Press in an interview.
Oxfam’s report said wealthy corporations are using the war as an excuse to pass on even bigger price hikes. Food and energy are among the industries dominated by a small number of players that have effective oligopolies, and the lack of competition allows them to keep prices high, the group said.
At least one country has already acted. Portugal introduced a windfall tax on both energy companies and major food retailers, including supermarket and hypermarket chains. It took effect at the start of January and will be in force for all of 2023.
The 33% tax is applied to profits that are at least 20% higher than the average of the previous four years. Revenue raised goes to welfare programs and to help small food retailers.
Oxfam said its analysis of 95 companies that made excess, or windfall profits, found that 84% of those profits were paid to shareholders while higher prices were passed on to consumers.
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AP reporter Barry Hatton in Lisbon, Portugal, contributed to this report.
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DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Pakistan’s prime minister said Thursday that the United Arab Emirates agreed to extend a $2 billion loan to his country and provide an additional $1 billion as his nation struggles to recover from devastating floods this summer.
Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif’s office made the announcement after he met with the leader of the UAE, Abu Dhabi ruler Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. It said Sheikh Mohammed agreed to the loan extension and the new loan.
“Both sides agreed to deepen the investment cooperation, stimulate partnerships and enable investment integration opportunities between the two countries,” Sharif’s office said.
The Emirates did not immediately acknowledge the rollover of the loan and the granting of the additional billion. It said the meeting at Abu Dhabi’s Al Shati Palace saw the two leaders discuss “the historical relations between the UAE and Pakistan and ways to enhance joint cooperation and expand its horizons in a way that serves the mutual interests of the two countries.”
Sharif’s visit to the UAE marks his third since becoming premier last April. The seven sheikhdoms of the Emirates are home to some 1.7 million Pakistanis, many manual laborers that power its economy and send money back to their nation.
Sheikh Mohammed also was invited to visit Pakistan. He became the leader of the Emirates, an autocratic federation of seven sheikhdoms, after the death of his half-brother, Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, in May.
Sharif also planned to meet with Dubai’s ruler, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, on the two-day trip.
On Wednesday, Sharif said several countries and some of the world’s institutions have pledged $9.7 billion to help Pakistan rebuild from the summer’s catastrophic flood that killed 1,739 people. The floods destroyed more than 2 million homes and caused more than $30 billion in damage.
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Associated Press writer Munir Ahmed in Islamabad contributed to this report. | https://www.wearegreenbay.com/international/ap-international/ap-pakistans-premier-visits-uae-as-his-nation-seeks-flood-aid/ | 2023-01-13 06:53:58 | 0 | https://www.wearegreenbay.com/international/ap-international/ap-pakistans-premier-visits-uae-as-his-nation-seeks-flood-aid/ |
The Supreme Court’s conservative majority may soon have a chance to dramatically limit the power of federal regulators.
In recent years, the justices’ high-profile cases have been on the frontlines of the culture wars as they decided issues like guns, abortion and religion. For the high court’s next term, however, administrative law is shaping up to be a focal point.
The justices this week agreed to take up a case that asks them to overrule a 39-year-old precedent that gives federal agencies deference in rulemaking that Congress hasn’t clearly authorized.
That decision could have wide-ranging impacts that scale back the executive branch’s authority to implement certain environment, employment, drug and other regulations when the justices decide whether to overrule the court’s 1984 decision in Chevron U.S.A. v. Natural Resources Defense Council, known as the Chevron deference.
It involves a two-part test to determine if a federal agency’s rule is authorized. First, a court determines whether Congress “has directly spoken to the precise question at issue. If the intent of Congress is clear, that is the end of the matter.”
If Congress was ambiguous or silent, the court must defer to the agency and uphold its action if it was “based on a permissible construction of the statute.”
“I would think it’s the most significant federal case of this era,” said Mona Dajani, global head of renewables, energy & infrastructure at Shearman and Sterling.
“And I would even argue it’s bigger than Dobbs and Bruen. Some people will say Roe, I mean, so that’s how major this is,” she added, referring to the Supreme Court’s landmark decisions on abortion and gun rights.
The test has become a bedrock of administrative law, and judges have cited it in more than 10,000 subsequent decisions, according to research by Columbia Law School professor Thomas Merrill.
Legal experts noted Chevron has been cited by both Democratic and Republican administrations in implementing regulations across the board, ranging from overtime pay to pollution to visa programs.
“The implication is, if we’re not going to defer any more to them, that the members of Congress making laws have to be very specific on the legislation,” said Dajani. “And they have to address almost every possible contingency in a bill to have it passed, because the agencies will have no discretion.”
Unlike other federal courts, the Supreme Court chooses which cases it hears. The court’s move to hear the dispute — which required at least four justices to agree to do so — has given legal observers the strongest indication yet that Chevron may be at its deathbed, given past alarm bells voiced by some of the court’s conservatives.
“It’s preordained, or a foregone conclusion, that by granting cert in this case, the conservative majority will limit the Chevron doctrine,” said Max Pritt, a partner at Boies Schiller Flexner, referring to the abbreviated legal term when four justices opt to take up a case. “The question is, how far will they go?”
In a dissent from the court’s 2020 refusal to take up a separate regulatory case, Justice Clarence Thomas wrote that the deference gives agencies “unconstitutional power.”
“Perhaps worst of all, Chevron deference undermines the ability of the Judiciary to perform its checking function on the other branches,” Thomas wrote. “The Founders expected that the Federal Government’s powers would remain separated—and the people’s liberty secure—only if the branches could check each other. The Judiciary’s checking power is its authority to apply the law in cases or controversies properly before it.”
Justice Neil Gorsuch similarly cast doubts in November when he dissented from the court’s refusal to take up a veteran disability benefit dispute that invoked Chevron.
“At this late hour, the whole project deserves a tombstone no one can miss,” Gorsuch wrote. “We should acknowledge forthrightly that Chevron did not undo, and could not have undone, the judicial duty to provide an independent judgment of the law’s meaning in the cases that come before the Nation’s courts. Someday soon I hope we might.”
Justice Brett Kavanaugh is also viewed as a skeptic, although it’s more unclear where the court’s other conservatives will land. Liberal Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson, who heard the dispute while sitting on a lower court, recused herself.
“Scaling back, I think, is the more likely outcome rather than outright overruling. There are a fair number of Chevron skeptics on the court, but again, that would be a very dramatic change,” said Tim Taylor, a partner at Holland & Knight.
The appeal headed to the nation’s high court arose out of herring fishing company Loper Bright Enterprises’s challenge to a National Marine Fisheries Service rule. The rule requires herring fishing boats to allow a federal observer aboard to oversee operations and compensate them for their time, and the company says the unauthorized rule hurts their profit margin.
“We are delighted that the Court took this case not only to potentially deliver justice to these fishermen, but also to reconsider a doctrine that has enabled the widespread expansion of unchecked executive authority,” former U.S. Solicitor General Paul Clement, who represents the fishermen, said in a statement.
Devin Watkins, an attorney at Competitive Enterprise Institute, which filed a brief supporting the fishermen, argued that the case demonstrates how powers expressly given to Congress, like the authority to impose duties, can be improperly taken over by agencies under Chevron in its current form.
“They forced these fishermen to pay money to government-mandated monitors to ensure that they comply with the law,” Watkins said. “That sounds to me a lot like law enforcement officers, people that are there to ensure the law is actually followed, and forcing people to pay for those law enforcement officers with no authorization from Congress to do so.”
The Justice Department, representing the agency, urged the justices not to take the case.
“Federal courts have invoked Chevron in thousands of reported decisions, and Congress has repeatedly legislated against its backdrop,” the Justice Department wrote in a brief.
“Regulated entities and others routinely rely on agency interpretations that courts have upheld under the Chevron framework,” it continued. “By centralizing interpretive decisions in agencies supervised by the President, Chevron also promotes political accountability, national uniformity, and predictability, and it respects the expertise agencies can bring to bear in administering complex statutory schemes.” | https://www.conchovalleyhomepage.com/hill-politics/chevron-case-supreme-court-could-take-sledgehammer-to-agency-power/ | 2023-05-04 10:37:31 | 0 | https://www.conchovalleyhomepage.com/hill-politics/chevron-case-supreme-court-could-take-sledgehammer-to-agency-power/ |
Flyers to pick at No. 7 overall after standing pat in NHL draft lottery
Flyers will pick at No. 7 while Chicago moves up to land the No. 1 pick and presumably Regina Pats phenom Connor Bedard.
On Monday night at the NHL draft lottery drawing, the window all but slammed shut on the Flyers’ hopes of selecting future superstar Connor Bedard.
The Flyers, who finished the season with the seventh-worst record in the league (31-38-13), stayed put and landed the No. 7 overall pick in the draft. The Chicago Blackhawks (11.5%) jumped up from No. 3 to land the No. 1-overall selection.
» READ MORE: Danny Brière’s ‘fire for self-improvement’ has prepared him for his dream job with the Flyers
Going into the lottery, the Flyers had the best odds at staying at No. 7 (44.4%), followed by a 36.5% chance of dropping to No. 8, a 6.7% shot at rising to No. 2, a 6.5% chance of jumping to No. 1, and a 5.6% chance of falling two spots to No. 9.
Following the Blackhawks, the Anaheim Ducks have the No. 2 overall pick in the draft. The Columbus Blue Jackets have selection No. 3, followed by the San Jose Sharks at No. 4, the Montreal Canadiens at No. 5, and the Arizona Coyotes at No. 6.
The Flyers last drafted at No. 7 overall in 2015 when they selected defenseman Ivan Provorov from the Western Hockey League’s Brandon Wheat Kings. Another generational talent was also available at the top of that draft – center Connor McDavid, whom the Edmonton Oilers selected with the No. 1 pick.
Heading into the upcoming draft, which will take place in Nashville, Tennessee, from June 28-29, the Flyers have nine picks, including one in the first round, two in the third, two in the fourth, one in the fifth, two in the sixth, and one in the seventh. Former general manager Chuck Fletcher included their second-round pick in a 2021 trade with the Buffalo Sabres for defenseman Rasmus Ristolainen. The Nashville Predators possess the greatest quantity of picks going into the draft with 13, including two first-rounders.
» READ MORE: Resetting the Flyers’ future: Which prospects, draft picks do they have in the pipeline?
As of the night of the draft lottery, Danny Brière remains the Flyers’ interim general manager. The Flyers promoted him to the role from his previous position of assistant to the general manager after firing Fletcher on March 10.
If Brière is hired as the permanent general manager, this upcoming draft will mark his first at the helm of the Flyers’ hockey operations department. Brière was involved in the draft process last year, which culminated with the Flyers selecting U.S. National Team Development Program (NTDP) forward Cutter Gauthier with the No. 5 overall pick.
Before heading to Nashville for the draft, NHL front offices will converge on Buffalo, New York, for the scouting combine from June 4-10 to interview and evaluate prospects.
Bedard is the No. 1-ranked North American skater by NHL’s Central Scouting. University of Michigan freshman and Hobey Baker Award winner Adam Fantilli, who is expected to go second overall, is the No. 2-ranked North American skater. Fantilli is followed by center Will Smith (U.S. NTDP), right winger Matthew Wood (University of Connecticut), right winger Ryan Leonard (U.S. NTDP), and left winger Zach Benson (Winnipeg Ice, WHL).
Center Leo Carlsson (Örebro HK, Swedish Hockey League) ranks atop Central Scouting’s list of international skaters, ahead of right winger Matvei Michkov (SKA St. Petersburg, Kontinental Hockey League), center Dalibor Dvorský (AIK, Sweden’s HockeyAllsvenskan), and left winger Eduard Šalé (HC Kometa Brno, Czech Extraliga). | https://www.inquirer.com/flyers/flyers-nhl-draft-lotter-seventh-pick-connor-bedard-20230508.html | 2023-05-09 00:43:20 | 1 | https://www.inquirer.com/flyers/flyers-nhl-draft-lotter-seventh-pick-connor-bedard-20230508.html |
WEATHER ALERT DAY: Dangerously cold conditions for Friday
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - The bitterly cold temperatures and dangerously cold wind chills will continue into Friday and portions of Saturday. The good news is that we should see temperatures begin to rebound as we head into the second half of the holiday weekend and next week.
Winter Weather Advisories are in place for western and northern Nebraska until 6 AM Friday morning. In these areas, strong winds will create areas of blowing and drifting snow that could reduce visibility. If you have to be out on the roads, please do so carefully and give yourself plenty of time to get where you’re going. Please also check the latest road conditions using Nebraska 511 before you travel!
Also, if you have to travel, please make sure you have your winter survival kit in your vehicle before you do.
The main impact for Friday and Saturday and into Sunday morning are cold conditions across the area. Wind Chill Warnings cover the entire state from now until 12 PM on Saturday as wind chills could be as cold as -30° to -55° at times.
Frostbite and hypothermia can develop in just minutes with conditions as cold as they are forecast to be. Make sure to dress appropriately for the conditions with multiple layers and keep as much of your skin as covered as possible!
Friday is expected to be dry, windy and cold... but we will see sunshine. Mostly sunny to partly sunny skies will dominate throughout the 1011 region throughout the day. Cloud cover will start to creep in from the west as we head to bed.
Blustery northwest winds will continue through the day on Friday as winds will continue to gust between 30 and 40 MPH, again leading to the brutally cold wind chills as well as areas of blowing and drifting snow. Winds are then forecast to weaken as we head into the day on Saturday and eventually pretty calm by Sunday.
As far as actual air temperatures are concerned, low temperatures Friday morning will be dangerously cold again as the thermometer is expected to see temperatures drop to between -10° and -20° with the coldest conditions across western parts of the state. Again, we could see wind chills as cold as -30° to -60. °
Daytime highs on Friday will try and climb a few degrees, but it will remain bitterly cold across the state. Temperatures should climb back above zero though, reaching the single digits to around 10°. Sub-zero wind chills will continue through the day on Friday, so having actual air temperatures above zero will be of little consolation.
We’ll see another brutally cold morning as we start the weekend as Saturday morning lows will drop back down to around -5° to -10° for the coverage area. Again, wind chill values could drop as low as -20° to -40° at times, but the decreasing winds should help us avoid the worst of the possible wind chills.
Temperatures will take a few steps forward by Saturday afternoon with temperatures reaching the low teens to low 20s across the state. Again, despite the warm up, feels like temperatures will likely remain below zero for most. However, the Wind Chill Warning will end at noon on Saturday across the state.... indicating things will start to be on the warmer side in terms of wind chill by Sunday.
Into Christmas Day, more cold conditions are expected for the morning as temperatures once again dip below zero for most of 10/11 Country. A few western areas will be able to get above zero. Look for lows in Lincoln on Sunday around -5° with even colder wind chills.
Temperatures will take another step forward by Sunday afternoon as we see highs jump back to the 20s, 30s, and 40s across the state. The warmest weather will stay across western and southwestern Nebraska with highs in the mid teens to low 30s for eastern and central Nebraska.
The extended forecast does offer us more hope as we look towards the end of 2022 as above average temperatures return to the forecast by the middle and end of the week next week. Look for highs to return to the mid to upper 20s on Monday, the mid to upper 30s on Tuesday, and then eventually back to the mid 40s by the middle and end of next week! Mainly dry weather is forecast over the next week with a small chance for a few snow showers on Sunday mainly in the late night to overnight hours and the chance for rain on Thursday.
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MINNEAPOLIS — Mohamed Ibrahim started asking some of his fellow seniors near the end of last season about returning to Minnesota for one more year, a star running back unsettled by the feeling of finishing his college career because of a torn Achilles tendon.
“I came back for my teammates,” Ibrahim said. “Without my teammates I wouldn’t be here, so why not give it one more shot?”
They’ve nicknamed themselves the “Encore Four,” these super seniors who’ve been with the Gophers since coach P.J. Fleck arrived in 2017. Morgan, Schmitz and Autman-Bell were committed first to Western Michigan, before opting to follow Fleck to a power conference program.
Ibrahim, who had also been recruited by Fleck when he was with the Broncos, was the catalyst for bringing the band back together on offense for another run at a Big Ten West Division title. Ibrahim is eighth on Minnesota’s career rushing list with 3,003 yards in 29 games, presented a golden opportunity to catch Darrell Thompson (4,654) for the all-time lead.
“It means the world to us that he’s coming back. He’s at full strength. He’s ready to roll, and we’re excited about having him have a really, really positive 2022,” Fleck said.
The buildup for the season opener won’t match last year, when the Gophers hung with fourth-ranked Ohio State before losing Ibrahim to the gruesome injury and falling 45-31. Still, the first game on Sept. 1 against New Mexico State comes with quite the twist.
The new head coach of the Aggies is none other than Jerry Kill, whose seizure disorder forced him to leave the Gophers midway through the 2015 season. Kill has taken several positions at other schools in administration or coaching, but this is his first time running a team after Minnesota. The Gophers are 37 1/2-point favorites by FanDuel Sportsbook odds.
ALL GROWN UP
Morgan is one of several Big Ten quarterbacks this year with ample starting experience, having taken over the job midway through the 2018 season. Morgan has reunited with offensive coordinator Kirk Ciarrocca, who returned after two years elsewhere, and in an even happier offseason development returned as a married man. He and wife Sarah were wed on July 9.
With Ciarrocca focused on reviving a passing attack that lagged in his absence amid the departure of NFL draft picks Tyler Johnson and Rashod Bateman, Autman-Bell leads a promising group of wide receivers including Dylan Wright, Daniel Jackson and Michael Brown-Stephens. The Gophers have big plans for 6-foot-7 tight end Brevyn Spann-Ford, too.
“Sometimes I pinch myself that I’m in this situation,” Morgan said.
LINES ARE OPEN
Schmitz is widely considered Minnesota’s top NFL prospect, but both starting guards and tackles have departed with 181 career starts between them. Fellow sixth-year man Axel Ruschmeyer is the new left guard, and left tackle Aireontae Ersery is one of the program’s most touted underclassmen. Michigan transfer Chuck Filiaga has taken over at right guard. There’s a three-way competition at right tackle between Notre Dame transfer Quinn Carroll, J.J. Guedet and Martes Lewis.
The other side of the ball is unproven up front, too, with little experience beyond defensive end Thomas Rush and defensive tackle Trill Carter.
“We’re deeper on the d-line than we’ve ever been, so instead of having eight guys, we might have 11 guys,” Fleck said. “It’s going to be hard and sit there and say, ‘This is just the starters.’”
SEASONED SECONDARY
Jordan Howden and Tyler Nubin give the Gophers a combined 56 starts at the two safety spots, and Justin Walley will be one fixture at cornerback. Others heavily in the mix at that position are Western Kentucky transfer Beanie Bishop, Abilene Christian transfer Ryan Stapp and fifth-year player Terell Smith. The Gophers were second in the Big Ten and eighth in the FBS last season with an average of 181 passing yards per game allowed.
FIERCE FINISH
Minnesota's schedule is backloaded again, hosting Iowa on Nov. 19 and visiting Wisconsin on Nov. 26 in a pair of games sure to shape the West Division race. This is the third straight year the Gophers won’t face their two fiercest rivals until Nov. 13 or later.
Two road trips stand out over the first 10 contests: at Michigan State on Sept. 24 and at Penn State on Oct. 22. The Gophers could well be favored to win the other eight games. Western Illinois and Colorado visit, followed by Purdue on Oct. 1, Rutgers on Oct. 29 and Northwestern on Nov. 12.
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The decision whether to indict former President Donald Trump over hush-money payments made on his behalf during his 2016 presidential campaign lies with a Manhattan grand jury that has been hearing evidence in secret for weeks.
An indictment of Trump, who is seeking the White House again in 2024, would be an unprecedented moment in American history, the first criminal case against a former U.S. president.
Law enforcement officials are bracing for protests and the possibility of violence after Trump called on his supporters to protest ahead of a possible indictment.
An indictment could also test a Republican Party already divided over whether to support Trump next year, in part due to his efforts to undermine his 2020 election loss.
Trump denies any wrongdoing and has slammed the Manhattan district attorney’s office probe as politically motivated.
Here’s a look at the hush-money probe, grand jury process and possible ramifications for his presidential campaign:
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WHAT’S THE PROBE ABOUT?
The grand jury has been probing Trump’s involvement in a $130,000 payment made in 2016 to the porn actor Stormy Daniels to keep her from going public about a sexual encounter she said she had with him years earlier. Trump lawyer Michael Cohen paid Daniels, whose real name is Stephanie Clifford, through a shell company before being reimbursed by Trump, whose company, the Trump Organization, logged the reimbursements as legal expenses.
Earlier in 2016, Cohen also arranged for former Playboy model Karen McDougal to be paid $150,000 by the publisher of the supermarket tabloid The National Enquirer, which then squelched her story in a journalistically dubious practice known as “catch-and-kill.”
Trump denies having sex with either woman.
Trump’s company “grossed up” Cohen’s reimbursement for the Daniels payment to defray tax payments, according to federal prosecutors who filed criminal charges against the lawyer in connection with the payments in 2018. In all, Cohen got $360,000 plus a $60,000 bonus, for a total of $420,000.
Cohen pleaded guilty to violating federal campaign finance law in connection with the payments. Federal prosecutors say the payments amounted to illegal, unreported assistance to Trump’s campaign. But they declined to file charges against Trump himself.
Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg’s team appears to be looking at whether Trump or anyone committed crimes in New York state in arranging the payments, or in the way they accounted for them internally at the Trump Organization.
BUT CAN A FORMER PRESIDENT BE INDICTED?
In a word, yes. Longstanding Justice Department policy prohibits the federal indictment of a sitting president, but Trump, two years out of office, no longer enjoys that legal shield. And the New York case is not a federal probe anyway.
WHAT IS THIS GRAND JURY?
A grand jury is made up of people drawn from the community, similar to a trial jury. But unlike juries that hear trials, grand juries don’t decide whether someone is guilty or innocent. They only decide whether there is sufficient evidence for someone to be charged. Grand juries exist in the federal court system and in many states.
Proceedings are closed to the public, including the media. There is no judge present nor anyone representing the accused.
Prosecutors call and question witnesses, and grand jurors can also ask questions. In New York, the person who could be indicted may ask for a certain witness, though it’s up to grand jurors.
New York grand juries have 23 people. At least 16 must be present to hear evidence or deliberate. Twelve have to agree there is enough evidence in order to issue an indictment. The grand jury may also find there is not enough evidence of a crime or direct the prosecutor to file lesser charges.
Centuries-old rules have kept grand juries under wraps to protect the reputations of people who end up not being charged, to encourage reluctant witnesses to testify, to prevent those about to be indicted from fleeing and to guard against outside pressure.
Grand juries have long been criticized as little more than rubber stamps for prosecutors. Former New York Judge Sol Wachtler famously said that prosecutors could convince a grand jury to “indict a ham sandwich.” Defenders of the process say it is a crucial safeguard against politically motivated prosecutions.
WHO HAS TESTIFIED IN THIS CASE?
One of the final witnesses being called was Robert Costello, who was once a legal adviser to Cohen, the government’s key witness in the investigation.
The men have since had a falling out, and Costello has indicated that he has information he believes would undercut the credibility of Cohen and contradict his current incriminating statements about Trump.
Costello contacted a lawyer for Trump saying he had information that could be exculpatory for Trump, according to a person familiar with the matter who insisted on anonymity to discuss secret legal proceedings. The lawyer brought it to the attention of the district attorney’s office, which last week subpoenaed Costello’s law firm for records and invited him to testify.
He was at the building where the jurors were meeting on Monday, invited by prosecutors, ensuring the grand jury had an opportunity to consider testimony or evidence that could weaken the case for indicting.
Trump was also been invited to testify, but his lawyer has said the former president has no plans to participate.
WHAT ABOUT THE POLITICAL RAMIFICATIONS?
Trump says charges would actually help him in the 2024 presidential contest. Longtime ally Lindsey Graham, senator from South Carolina, said Saturday that District Attorney Bragg “has done more to help Donald Trump get elected.”
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, considering joining the Republican field, criticizes the Trump investigation as politically motivated, “fundamentally wrong.” But he also threw one of his first jabs at the former president in a quip likely to intensify their rivalry. DeSantis said he personally doesn’t “know what goes into paying hush money to a porn star to secure silence over some kind of alleged affair.”
Comments by other potential rivals, eager to convince voters it is time to move on from the former president but also contending with the fact that he remains the most popular figure in the party:
— During a Saturday visit to Iowa, former Vice President Mike Pence called the idea of indicting a former president “deeply troubling.”
— Asa Hutchinson, the former Arkansas governor mulling his own 2024 bid, said he didn’t expect Trump to withdraw from the race after an indictment, though that would be the “right” thing to do.
— Former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley, a declared candidate who also served as Trump’s U.N. ambassador, said Monday on Fox News that Bragg’s case was an attempt at scoring “political points,” adding, “You never want to condone any sort of prosecution that’s being politicized.”
“At the end of the day, not one single person’s opinion of him will be any different after indictment than it was before,” veteran GOP operative Terry Sullivan said in an interview. “All of his perceived negatives are already baked into his name ID with voters.”
WHAT ABOUT OTHER TRUMP INVESTIGATIONS?
The New York probe is among many legal woes Trump is facing.
The Justice Department is investigating his retention of top secret government documents at his Florida estate, Mar-a-Lago, after leaving the White House, as well as possible efforts to obstruct that probe. Federal investigators are also still probing the Jan. 6, 2021, insurrection and efforts to overturn the election Trump falsely claimed was stolen.
Portions of a report from a special grand jury in Georgia that investigated whether Trump and his allies illegally interfered in the 2020 election in Georgia shows jurors believed “one or more witnesses” committed perjury and urged local prosecutors to bring charges. The former president never testified, but the report didn’t foreclose the possibility of other charges.
WHAT’S NEXT IN NEW YORK?
It’s unclear. Trump declared in a social media post over the weekend that he expects to be taken into custody on Tuesday and urged supporters to protest his possible arrest. However, there has been no public announcement of any time frame for the grand jury’s secret work. A Trump spokesperson said there has been no notification from Bragg’s office.
Law enforcement officials have been making security preparations for the possibility of an indictment in coming days or weeks — or a court appearance by the president himself.
WILL TRUMP BE HANDCUFFED?
Anna Cominsky, a New York Law School professor and former criminal defense lawyer, said that her best guess is that Trump’s lawyers will work out a deal with the prosecutor’s office to avoid the spectacle of an indictment with handcuffs and a perp walk.
“There is a great likelihood that he will self-surrender, which means you won’t see a 5 a.m. knock on Mar-a-Lago’s door, officers swarming his house and arresting him and bringing him out in handcuffs,” she said. “He would appear at the prosecutor’s office voluntarily and then be processed, fingerprinted and his picture taken. ”
Cominsky is less sure that Trump would want to avoid a public appearance for his arraignment, which would come within two days of an indictment. At that time a judge lists the charges and asks if the defendant pleads guilty or not guilt.
“He doesn’t shy away from the chaos, so he may want to use this to his advantage,” she said.
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Associated Press writers Eric Tucker in Washington, Anthony Izaguirre from Tallahassee, Florida, and Bernard Condon and Michael R. Sisak in New York contributed to this report. | https://www.krqe.com/news/politics/trump-indictment-would-be-unprecedented-moment-in-us-history/ | 2023-03-21 04:23:39 | 1 | https://www.krqe.com/news/politics/trump-indictment-would-be-unprecedented-moment-in-us-history/ |
AUSTIN (KXAN) — A KXAN viewer said she saw baby foxes, also known as kits, playing on a trampoline in her garden Sunday in the north Austin, Texas, area.
That was only a couple of weeks after another viewer said she saw a family of foxes playing on the St. Edward’s University campus in Austin.
According to the Humane Society of the United States, it’s not unusual to see foxes in cities and towns, where food sources are easily found, including in your garbage.
While foxes live around the world in many different types of habitats, according to the Texas Wildlife Association, including the Arctic, the desert and even in trees, some foxes have also adapted to life in such urban environments as neighborhoods.
“Next time you are outside in a park, remember to look up, because if you are lucky, you might see a fox up in the trees,” TWA said.
TWA said three types of foxes live in Texas, including the swift fox, the red fox and the gray fox.
The swift, or kit fox, lives in the northwestern part of the state, the red fox inhabits the eastern and central parts, and the gray fox, the most common variety, can be found statewide, the TWA said.
The Humane Society said foxes are scared of people and are not typically dangerous except when they are rabid, which the society says is rare.
“Even then, a fox’s natural tendency is to flee rather than fight,” the Human Society stated. | https://www.wivb.com/news/national/video-foxes-seen-playing-on-trampoline-in-texas/ | 2023-07-31 20:20:45 | 1 | https://www.wivb.com/news/national/video-foxes-seen-playing-on-trampoline-in-texas/ |
MIAMI (AP) — The home of the Miami Heat has yet another name: Miami-Dade Arena.
That will be the temporary moniker for the building where the NBA team plays its home games, while the search for a more permanent naming-rights partner commences.
The Heat and Miami-Dade County announced the new name Friday, two days after a bankruptcy court terminated the county’s naming rights deal with collapsed cryptocurrency exchange FTX. A county official had said earlier in the week that it would be referred to as “the Arena,” though those plans quickly changed.
“Effective immediately, Miami-Dade County and the Miami Heat have agreed that, until such time as there is a new naming rights partner, to refer to the arena as Miami-Dade Arena,” the parties said in a joint statement. “The removal of the facility’s existing signage and the changeover of branding elements will be ongoing in the coming weeks.”
The process of removing FTX branding from all aspects of the arena will take some time. The company’s logo appears on the court, is on many of the entrances, is embroidered on the shirts many security and in-game personnel wear, is on the arena roof and even was placed on the swipe cards that employees use to access the facility.
The county asked for the naming rights deal to be terminated in November, saying at the time that continuing to refer to the building as FTX Arena will only add to the “enduring hardships” brought on by the collapse of the cryptocurrency exchange.
The county owns the arena and negotiated what was to be a 19-year, $135 million naming rights deal with FTX. The Heat — who have played in the building since Jan. 2, 2000 — were to receive $2 million annually as part of that deal, which went into effect in June 2021. The county and the Heat say they will work together to find a new naming partner.
Before the FTX deal, the building had been referred to as AmericanAirlines Arena since its opening in 1999. The airline giant, which has a hub in Miami, said in 2019 that it would not renew its deal past the expiration date of Jan. 1, 2020. The airline’s name remained on the building until 2021.
FTX was the third-largest cryptocurrency exchange, though it ended up with billions of dollars’ worth of losses — estimates range from $8 billion to $10 billion — before seeking bankruptcy protection after a spectacular crash that took only a few days.
Its founder, Sam Bankman-Fried, 30, was arrested last month in the Bahamas and extradited to the U.S. to face criminal charges in what U.S. Attorney Damian Williams has called “one of the biggest frauds in American history.” Bankman-Fried has been released on bail and is scheduled to go on trial in October. He has pleaded not guilty.
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Seoul: North Korea fires ballistic missile toward eastern sea
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) - North Korea fired at least one ballistic missile toward its eastern sea on Wednesday as it extended a recent barrage of weapons demonstrations including what it described as simulated attacks on South Korean and U.S. targets last week.
Seoul’s Joint Chiefs of Staff didn’t immediately say what type of missile was fired or how far it flew. The launch came after the North fired dozens of missiles last week in an angry reaction to a massive combined aerial exercise between the United States and South Korea that the North described as an invasion rehearsal.
Earlier Wednesday, South Korea’s military said the recovered debris of one of the North Korean missiles that flew southward last week was determined to be a Soviet-era anti-aircraft weapon that dates back to the 1960s.
The North’s military said on Monday that its launches last week were simulations to “mercilessly” strike key South Korean and U.S. targets such as air bases and operation command systems.
It said those tests included ballistic missiles loaded with dispersion warheads and underground infiltration warheads meant to launch strikes on enemy air bases, ground-to-air missiles designed to “annihilate” enemy aircraft at different altitudes and distances, and strategic cruise missiles that fell off South Korea’s southeastern coast.
The North described those launches as an appropriate response to the United States and South Korea’s “Vigilant Storm” joint air force drills, which involved some 240 warplanes, including B-1B supersonic bombers and advanced F-35 fighter jets.
Wednesday’s launch also came as vote counting in the U.S. midterm elections was underway. Some experts earlier said the results of the U.S. elections would not likely change the Biden administration’s policies on North Korea.
South Korea’s Defense Ministry said Wednesday that an analysis of a 3-meter (9.8 foot)-long piece of wreckage fetched from waters near the Koreas’ eastern sea boundary on Sunday showed it was one of North Korea’s SA-5 surface-to-air missiles. The ministry said a similar missile was used by the Russian military to execute ground attacks during its invasion of Ukraine.
Photos released by the South Korean military show what appears to be a mangled rocket engine and wires sticking out from a broken rocket body that is still attached with fins.
The missile, which was one of more than 20 missiles North Korea fired last Wednesday, flew in the direction of a populated South Korean island and landed near the rivals’ tense sea border, triggering air raid sirens and forcing residents on Ulleung island to evacuate.
The South Korean Defense Ministry said it “strongly” condemns the North Korea’s firing of the SA-5, which it sees as a violation of a 2018 inter-Korean military agreement on reducing tensions.
North Korea fired dozens of missiles last week, including an intercontinental ballistic missile that triggered evacuation warnings in northern Japan, in an angry reaction to a massive combined aerial exercise between the United States and South Korea that the North described as an invasion rehearsal.
Some experts say it’s possible that North Korea reached into the inventory of some of its older weapons to support the expanded scale of last week’s launches, which the North described as simulated attacks on key South Korean and U.S. targets such as air bases and operation command systems.
The launches added to North Korea’s record pace in weapons testing this year as leader Kim Jong Un exploits the distraction created by Russia’s war on Ukraine to accelerate arms development and ramp up pressure on the United States and its regional allies.
“The North Koreans would want to display their range of missile technologies through these tests, but not all launches have to reveal the latest technological advancements,” said Soo Kim, a security analyst from California-based RAND Corporation.
“It may be in North Korea’s interest to hold some of its modern capabilities in reserve and test them at opportune occasions. Kim, again, is playing a longer game, so to reveal all of his cards – the different types of missiles and capabilities his country has acquired – would not work to his favor,” she said.
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