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WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS, W.Va. (AP) — Nick Chubb established himself long ago as a special player, a stunning mix of speed, power and precision.
A threat to score for the Browns every time he touches the football.
These days, Chubb is even more unusual among his peers.
He’s well paid.
With a trend of NFL teams devaluing their position, Chubb and a few fellow star running backs Saquon Barkley, Derrick Henry and Christian McCaffrey — along with some young ones — took part in a Zoom call on Saturday night to discuss their options in a dwindling market for ballcarriers.
“We’re definitely in a tough situation,” said Chubb, who is under contract through 2024 but has no guaranteed money next season. “Next year it could be me.”
Normally reserved and sometimes painfully quiet in interviews, Chubb opened up to reporters following Cleveland’s practice to discuss this growing trend of teams either underpaying or lowballing running backs.
This subject was near and dear to Chubb.
“There’s really nothing we can do,” he said on Sunday following practice. “We’re kind of handcuffed with the situation. Our production hurts us the most. If we go out there and run for 2,000 yards with so many carries, the next year they’re going to say you’re probably worn down.
“That’s the biggest thing that I took from it (the call). It’s just tough. It hurts us just to go out there and do good. It hurts us at the end of the day.”
Unable to come to terms on a long-term contract from the New York Giants, Barkley threatened last week to sit out training camp in protest.
The Giants offered the 26-year-old the $10 million franchise tender for running backs.
Josh Jacobs is in a similar situation with the Las Vegas Raiders, and hasn’t signed his tender after failing to get a new deal.
Chubb, who rushed for a career-high 1,525 yards last season with 12 touchdowns, feels fortunate.
He signed a three-year, $36 million deal in 2021 with Cleveland — the last running back to secure more than $10 million per season.
The four-time Pro Bowler understands the business side of the game, but that doesn’t offset seeing colleagues penalized.
“I got another year (under contract),” said Chubb, who has rushed for 6,341 yards in five seasons. “So I mean it’s easy for me to say it’s not a big deal, but next year it could be me in the same situation. But for right now, I do got one more year. I’m here. I’m all in. I’m ready to work with my guys.”
The Browns would expect nothing else.
Chubb is one of the team’s unquestioned leaders, a throwback of sorts due to his business-first demeanor and an unparalleled work ethic.
Not only do the Browns value Chubb, they see him as perhaps their most valuable offensive player with perhaps an even larger role this season.
“Nick’s a huge part of our offense, obviously, handing it to him, throwing it to him,” said coach Kevin Stefanski. “He’s been adept at both where we go as you evolve, and maybe different run types for him. We have very good empirical data on what he’s good at, and it’s tried and true.
“I don’t know if there’s limits to him as a player. He’s a schematic fit, really, in anything you do.”
Chubb said his representatives have not approached the Browns about another contract extension.
General manager Andrew Berry acknowledged the NFL’s evolution from a run-dominant sport to more passing has changed how teams allocate their finances.
Chubb’s production made it a no-brainer to sign him for multiple years.
“When we made our decision at running back, we felt like we had a superstar who embodied everything that we wanted within the organization,” he said. “So we didn’t overthink it. It’s Nick Chubb, right?
“And so for us it was a pretty straightforward decision because those difference-makers are hard to find.”
Before training camp, Chubb posted a video on social media of him squatting 600 pounds.
With spotters flanking him on both sides, Chubb powered up the weights as the bar bent across his broad shoulders.
The image made Berry both proud of Chubb and nervous.
“He’s a freak of nature,” Berry said.
NOTES: WR Amari Cooper left the field late in practice with an unspecified injury. Berry said Cooper had a “minor tweak” but provided no other details. Cooper underwent surgery to repair a core muscle in February. … Rookie OT Dawand Jones sat out with an illness. He was on the field for Saturday’s first workout at The Greenbrier Resort. … LBs Sione Takitaki (knee) and Anthony Walker Jr. (quadriceps) took part in individual drills before doing condition work to the side during the team portions. | https://www.portsmouth-dailytimes.com/2023/07/24/browns-chubb-among-star-rbs-to-discuss-position/ | 2023-07-24 15:23:25 | 1 | https://www.portsmouth-dailytimes.com/2023/07/24/browns-chubb-among-star-rbs-to-discuss-position/ |
Participants across Connecticut and Beyond Learn To Be Healthy Community Citizens
NORWALK, Conn., Sept. 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- To empower youth to become active, engaged members of their communities, award-winning Stepping Stones Museum for Children in Norwalk, Conn., is hosting its KC 2022 Kids Convention October 14 and 15. The event provides children ages 8 and older with a one-of-a-kind platform to share their voice and choice about issues that matter most to them.
In partnership with the Connecticut State Department of Education, the conference provides the museum with a global opportunity to give children the inspiration they need to make a positive difference in the world around them.
"Stepping Stones is devoted to providing exceptional, playful learning opportunities for children that foster an understanding and appreciation of the world," said President and CEO Rhonda Kiest. "KC 2022 empowers young minds to leverage their innate desire to make the world better - for the benefit of both their communities and themselves. With the help of our dedicated community partners and sponsors, we feel honored to bring KC 2022 to children across Connecticut and beyond."
Presented through the museum's Healthy Children, Healthy Communities® initiative, KC 2022 gives children and youth an unprecedented community platform to express their thoughts and feelings about their place in the world and their vision for its future. The museum will be closed to the public for both days of the convention to support the transformational learning experiences specially designed for children ages 8 and up.
Classrooms across the United States are invited to enjoy this free experience virtually on Friday, October 14
Educators are invited to register their classes for one or all of the experiences that take place between 9:30 am and 2:00 pm to accommodate the school day. All registrants will receive a free link to the live-streamed experiences along with a packet of information to make virtual participation easy and rewarding.
Saturday October 15 is for the General Public
Museum members and Connecticut families are welcome to register for the full-day experience on Saturday, October 15, which has been specially crafted for children 8 and older. Registration is $5 per person for members and $8 per person for non-members. All proceeds benefit the museum's Open Arms accessibility initiative, which makes it possible for children and families of all abilities and backgrounds to have access to the high-quality educational experiences offered by Stepping Stones. Visit www.steppingstones.org for registration information and event details.
Jam-Packed, STEAM-infused Program Offerings
KC 2022's exciting learning experiences include a live exchange with student members of Kenya Connect's #TheVillageThatReads program, an inspirational presentation from Renata Bowers, author of the "Frieda B." children's book series and a social-emotional learning-focused youth forum moderated by Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence Director Craig Bailey, Ph.D. Students will also enjoy an innovation workshop presented by 16-year-old American inventor, author and Time magazine's first-ever "Kid of the Year" Gitanjali Rao, plus an iwasakid.com comic series art experience to promote diversity in science hosted by local artist and author Karen Romano Young.
Saturday's experience will include a live performance workshop featuring Ugandan student dancers hosted by global art exchange organization Creative Connections and dancers from Conservatory of Dance in Wilton, Conn.; an in-person presentation from the 2022 Connecticut's Kid Governor® Makhi Ettienne-Modeste and his 5th grade cabinet; and a live performance from The Merry Rockers, a New York City-based reggae band. Also planned is a special demonstration of the museum's Mutt-i-grees® Pet Advocacy program, along with youth leader presentations from Save the Children's SCAN program and interviews with STEM Challenge participants from Connecticut-based Sikorsky Aircraft's STEM Challenge program. Sikorsky experts will also share its HeliVenture program that gives children a behind-the-scenes exploration of the science behind helicopter flight. Visit www.steppingstones.org for registration information and event details.
Providing support for KC 2022 are event sponsors Aquarion Water Company, Bankwell, BMW of Darien, Connecticut Children's & Nuvance Health, General Reinsurance Company, M&T Bank, Poland Spring and Seligson Properties.
For more information, or to set up interviews with Stepping Stones Museum for Children President and CEO Rhonda Kiest, please contact Robert Townes at robert@steppingstonesmuseum.org or 203 326 1817 or Carolyn Knott at carolyn@steppingstonesmuseum.org.
ABOUT STEPPING STONES MUSEUM FOR CHILDREN
Stepping Stones Museum for Children is an award-winning, private, non-profit 501(c)(3) children's museum committed to broadening and enriching the lives of children and families. For more information about Stepping Stones, to book a field trip or schedule a class, workshop, facility rental or birthday party, call 203 899 8820 or visit www.steppingstonesmuseum.org. Get social with Stepping Stones on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram.
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Robert Townes
Director of Community Advocacy
Stepping Stones Museum for Children
203-899-0606 ext. 262
Robert@steppingstonesmuseum.org
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DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) _ The winning numbers in Tuesday evening's drawing of the Iowa Lottery's "Pick 3 Evening" game were:
7-7-3
(seven, seven, three)
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) _ The winning numbers in Tuesday evening's drawing of the Iowa Lottery's "Pick 3 Evening" game were:
7-7-3
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First Alert Traffic: Road closure at Gulf Dr. and Holmes Blvd.
Published: Jul. 8, 2022 at 3:27 PM EDT|Updated: 59 minutes ago
MANATEE COUNTY, Fla. (WWSB) - Manatee County Public Works is warning the public about an emergency road closure
Due to a utility construction related issue, the intersection in Holmes Beach at Gulf Dr. and Holmes Blvd. must be closed until further notice.
Traffic coming south on Gulf Dr .will have to use 55th or 56th Streets to get over to Marina Dr.
Please use local detours that will be in place by the contractor.
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MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., July 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, TabaPay announced a true real-time account funding solution where Fintechs can leverage frictionless instant account funding experiences to drive customer loyalty and improve bottom lines. Fintechs who provide consumer banking and brokerage services can benefit from true real-time and risk-free account funding utilizing an integration between TabaPay and partner processors, Galileo, Helix by Q2, Unit and others. Verticals such as crypto, remittance, early wage access providers and more, can benefit from low-cost, instant account funding with reduced risk using TabaPay Shield™. All Fintechs currently using ACH for account funding can switch from a process rife with delay and fraud to an instantaneous transaction that removes/reduces risk, reduces onboarding friction and boosts customer engagement.
Fintechs that manage card programs often struggle with friction in account funding flows while users want instant, seamless experiences. Account funding historically with ACH has been considered good enough, but in the current market environment where customers are increasingly looking for an "instant" money movement experience, ACH seems to fall short. For Fintechs, providing improved user engagement and increased revenue opportunities are key metrics for success. Adding a card-based account funding option enables Fintechs to deliver instant funding without PCI exposure, customer account prefunding and reconciliation.
Manoj Verma, Chief Revenue Officer & Co-Founder of TabaPay said: "This new solution helps clients to remove the friction and pain from account funding flows while enabling a superior user experience. True real-time account funding will become a key differentiator for all Fintechs, and the risk-free functionality will improve bottom lines for banking and brokerage clients."
"Our clients specialize in creating differentiated, personalized products that delight users. Partnering with Tabapay helped us enable our clients to offer faster account funding, so users can start utilizing their products faster, driving engagement and long-term retention," said Ahon Sarkar, General Manager, Helix by Q2.
Itai Damti, Chief Executive Officer, Unit, said: "We created Unit to be the most complete banking-as-a-service platform, making it easier to build exceptional banking solutions. Partnering with Tabapay helps our clients create world-class banking experiences and grow their product adoption by enabling customers to quickly and easily fund their accounts."
TabaPay welcomes you to join our Risk-Free Account Funding Webinar with Visa Direct, on August 17, 2022, at 11:00 AM Pacific Time. Register here - https://bit.ly/37Ubr9l
TabaPay, the leading instant money movement platform, enables secure, reliable, and lower cost instant payments for Fintech innovators. We offer direct access to 15 banking partners, 14 networks, multiple geographies, innovative products, and features in one unified API. TabaPay is trusted by >2,000 Fintechs and Financial Institutions and is ranked a top merchant acquirer in the US, processing over a million transactions a day. For more information, visit www.tabapay.com
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BOISE, Idaho — As Kay and Larry Woodcock exited the Ada County Courthouse on Friday, the crowd waiting outside began cheering Queen's "We Will Rock You" -- 7-year-old JJ Vallow's favorite song, according to his grandfather.
For four years, Kay and Larry Woodcock have been vocal about justice for their grandson JJ Vallow, who went missing in September of 2019 and was later found suffocated and buried in a shallow grave on June 9, 2020.
His mother, Lori Vallow Daybell, was found guilty of his murder and the murder of her daughter Tylee Ryan on Friday after seven hours of jury deliberation. Lori Vallow was also found guilty of grand theft and conspiring to kill her husband's former wife, Tammy Daybell, while Lori Vallow was in the midst of a secret affair with Chad Daybell.
Before the jury's decision was announced in court, the lone representative for the 12-person jury gave a bailiff their verdict to hand to presiding Judge Steven Boyce. He read it silently as the audience watched. Many people in the courtroom whispered to each other that their hearts were pounding and their hands were shaking. Boyce sent the verdict to the clerk, who read it into the record.
"Will the defendant please rise?" Boyce asked. Lori Vallow stood from her green chair at the left side of the courtroom with her hands overlapped in front of her. Her curly blonde hair parted in the middle from the back of her head, laying down over her shoulders. She pursed her lips.
The clerk read the word "guilty" six times -- one for each count Lori Vallow was charged with. And each time, someone in the courtroom let out a small sigh.
Lori Vallow had no reaction to the verdict. She stood frozen, until later led away to go back to the Ada County Jail. She will then be transported to Fremont County.
When the court was dismissed, every single person stood up and looked around. Tears exploded from onlookers' faces and one Fremont County detective raised his eyebrows, breathing out a large sigh.
Crowds outside the courthouse even erupted in screams of joy. One man even held up a sign outside the courthouse calling Lori Vallow, "Gory Lori."
After the verdict, Kay Woodcock, through tears, made her way to Rexburg Police Detective Ray Hermosillo near the front of the courtroom. Hermosillo was one of the first officers to arrive at Lori Vallow's residence on Nov. 27, 2019, to conduct a welfare check for JJ Vallow. He later testified to discovering the bodies of JJ Vallow and Tylee Ryan on Chad Daybell's property.
Hermosillo, who had spent the minutes before the verdict pacing back and forth in the hallway, embraced Kay Woodcock in an emotional hug. She mumbled into his gray suit, "Thank you."
Kay Woodcock also made her way to Rob Wood, the Madison County prosecutor who issued closing arguments on behalf of the state to the jury on Thursday.
Rob Wood closed his eyes as the two held each other in a hug, and people around him began to approach to shake his hand.
The media, their cameras and microphones completely covering the outside of the Ada County Courthouse, anxiously waited for those involved in the case or for family members to make an appearance. The defense did not.
But, Kay and Larry Woodcock approached the dozens of microphones standing at the base of the steps in the sweltering heat. The sound of cars passing by -- some honking -- and the courthouse water fountain surrounded the voice of Larry Woodcock, who told the crowd that the law enforcement and prosecutors "became family." It all began when he started asking -- back in 2019 -- "where are the children?" he said.
"JJ, I love you," Larry Woodcock said as he looked at the sky. "Tylee, pawpaw loves you. Tammy, I never met you, but you are part of our life. Tammy, I am sorry for what happened to you." He raised his fist, which had bracelets of the names of Tylee Ryan, JJ Vallow and Charles Vallow -- the ex-husband of Lori Vallow, later shot and killed by her brother -- printed on them.
Kay Woodcock said that before the verdict was read, her stomach was in knots. But after, "everything aligned in the universe."
Especially for a mother being convicted of murdering her own children right before Mother's Day, she said.
"This is what you call poetic justice," Kay Woodcock said. "And that is a big deal."
The law enforcement involved in the case, who has been attending the trial since the beginning of April, were sitting in the first row when the verdict was read. They later snuck through a side door, disappearing for a while, until exiting out of the main door of the courthouse.
These officers, mostly from Fremont County and Rexburg Police, walked down the side ramp in their gray and black suits, without glancing at the massive crowd that was waiting for them to give their thoughts on the guilty verdict.
They were silent to the media and the public, but it didn't matter -- the crowd cheered for them anyway. People erupted with clapping, raising their fists and showing their support for the officers who spent four years clawing their way through searches, interviews, data and death.
They have seen Tylee Ryan's remains, dismembered and burned, have seen JJ Vallow's body, bound in duct tape. They've seen the exhumation of Tammy Daybell, who was later discovered to be murdered by asphyxiation.
Larry Woodcock said he will never know how many hours the officers assigned to this case put in, or the sacrifice they have gone through.
"What they have seen in this case, some people will never unsee," he told the media.
The prosecution team still declines to comment on the verdict, as Chad Daybell's case is still ongoing, and he is classified as Lori Vallow's co-conspirator in the crimes.
But, the team did send a statement.
"We are very pleased with the jury’s verdict, and we want to thank them, as well as the alternates, for their service over last six weeks during this trial. Given the pending case against the co-defendant, we are unable to conduct any additional interviews or discuss further details of this matter. We want to assure each of you that we remain committed to pursuing justice for Tylee Ryan, JJ Vallow and Tammy Daybell. We also want to express sincere appreciation to the many members of law enforcement and the community who tirelessly worked together to hold Lori Vallow Daybell accountable," it said.
The Tammy Douglas Daybell Foundation, a nonprofit started in her honor to encourage children to read -- as she was a librarian -- released a statement after the verdict, saying they are grateful that justice was served even though it cannot bring the victims back.
"We hope this verdict brings some measure of closure for all of us," it said. "We will continue to honor Tammy's memory by furthering her legacy of getting books into the hands of kids."
In the end -- from hundreds of man hours, hundreds of pieces of evidence, multiple court filings and hearings -- Larry Woodcock said he had a couple of lasting words for Lori Vallow.
"They say that all good things must end," he sang to the crowd. He stopped.
"Lori, it ended."
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SAN FRANCISCO (AP) _ Cloudflare, Inc. (NET) on Thursday reported a loss of $42.5 million in its third quarter.
On a per-share basis, the San Francisco-based company said it had a loss of 13 cents. Earnings, adjusted for stock option expense and amortization costs, were 6 cents per share.
The results exceeded Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of eight analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was breakeven on a per-share basis.
The web security and content delivery company posted revenue of $253.9 million in the period, also topping Street forecasts. Nine analysts surveyed by Zacks expected $250.2 million.
For the current quarter ending in December, Cloudflare expects its per-share earnings to range from 4 cents to 5 cents.
The company said it expects revenue in the range of $273.5 million to $274.5 million for the fiscal fourth quarter.
Cloudflare expects full-year earnings in the range of 11 cents to 12 cents per share, with revenue ranging from $974 million to $975 million.
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Coast Guard searching for man who fell from cruise ship off Florida coast
NORFOLK, Va. (AP) — The U.S. Coast Guard said Tuesday that it’s searching for a man who fell from a cruise ship off the coast of Florida.
The 35-year-old passenger fell from the Carnival Magic ship about 185 miles (east of Jacksonville on Monday, the service said in a statement. Aircraft and ships are being used in the search.
The man’s companion reported him missing late Monday afternoon, the statement said. It said security footage on the ship shows that the man “leaned over the railing of his stateroom balcony and dropped into the water” around 4 a.m.
Carnival said the Coast Guard released the ship from search efforts and told the captain to head back to port in Norfolk, Virginia. The ship can hold nearly 4,000 guests and is about 1,000 feet long.
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New York (AP) — New York City has begun to convert public school gymnasiums into housing for international migrants, its latest effort to accommodate a growing population of asylum-seekers who have overwhelmed the city’s homeless shelter system.
The move to use the gyms as shelters with six weeks still to go in the school year touched off an immediate backlash, with parents organizing protests at several schools and threatening to keep their kids home once migrants arrive.
Mayor Eric Adams, a Democrat, acknowledged Tuesday that the use of the schools was “drastic” but insisted the city is out of options. Around 4,200 migrants sought space in city shelters last week alone, he said.
Twenty school gyms are currently being considered for temporary housing. At least one of them, in the Coney Island section of Brooklyn, was housing migrants on Tuesday. Several others have been supplied in recent days with green cots and emergency rations. The mayor said the school gyms were intended to be used only for short periods, with the goal being to move people out quickly.
“This is one of the last places we want to look at,” Adams said.
Following the expiration of a pandemic-era immigration policy last week, the number of migrants entering the U.S. has slowed significantly. But several cities say they have seen a swell of new arrivals — many of whom crossed the southern border prior to the change in policy.
In Chicago, where officials have reported nearly 9,000 people arriving since August, hundreds of migrants who have come since mid-April have slept on the floors of city police stations. This month the city turned several park fieldhouses into “temporary respite centers,” canceling or relocated summer programs, prompting complaints from some parents.
In Denver, Colorado, new arrivals are being turned away from overcrowded shelters.
In New York City, where a court-ordered mandate guarantees all people a right to shelter, local officials have explored various unconventional ideas for housing its newest residents. Over the weekend, the city announced it had struck a deal to convert a shuttered historic hotel into a shelter with as many as 1,000 rooms.
They have placed migrants in an NYPD academy and petitioned the federal government to reopen a former military airfield.
The city has also placed migrants on buses bound for northern suburbs, prompting anger and lawsuits from upstate officials.
The decision to use school gyms, though, struck a nerve.
Parents protested Tuesday morning outside a public school in Brooklyn’s Williamsburg section, where a squat brick gym was being prepared for the arrival of migrants. In the afternoon, after classes dismissed for the day, the playground was unusually quiet. Parents said their kids were told they couldn’t play outside and that all after school programs were being held indoors.
“There’s usually hundreds of kids running around right now, playing sports, getting their energy out,” said Maureen Steinel, a mother of 8th grade twins, gesturing to an empty stretch of asphalt now lined with orange cones and a stack of police barricades.
A self-identified progressive, Steinel said she wanted to help migrants, but couldn’t understand the decision to take away space from school kids. She ticked off a list of preferable options: city-owned community centers and college campuses, an armory, empty luxury condos.
City officials said there were advantages to school buildings, which are municipally owned, and come with built-in staff and security. Many of the gymnasiums were previously used for vaccine distribution during the pandemic.
Adams also said all the gyms under consideration were stand-alone facilities, not directly connected to school buildings. It wasn’t immediately clear whether they would be used by single men or families, or how long the migrants would be allowed to stay.
Josh Goldfein, an attorney with the Legal Aid Society, which helps monitor the city’s treatment of homeless individuals, said there were problems with the city’s decision to go outside their standard shelter options, such as hotel rooms. He pointed to a lack of shower access and compliance with the Americans with Disabilities at some school gymnasiums.
“If they move people into spaces that have not been typically used before like office buildings, tents, gyms, we have a much greater level of concern,” Goldfein said.
Adams has repeatedly said New York, a city long known for its openness to immigrants, has reached its limit on new arrivals. He has called on the federal government for help, both in providing funding to the city and in slowing entrances at the border. | https://www.wearegreenbay.com/news/national/new-york-city-turns-to-school-gyms-to-house-new-migrants-prompting-uproar/ | 2023-05-17 14:21:35 | 1 | https://www.wearegreenbay.com/news/national/new-york-city-turns-to-school-gyms-to-house-new-migrants-prompting-uproar/ |
CHESTERFIELD, Va. — Did you know what you wanted to be before you graduated high school?
Some students at Meadowbrook High School know they want to be their own boss.
People in the community were invited to the "Made Student Business Expo" where the Meadowbrook Academy for Developing Entrepreneurs students show off their business ideas.
"A lot of our students are into baking or creating different food items," said coordinator, Shannon Tual. “A lot of hair care products. And the students are manufacturing them. They're going to labs and working with dermatologists or with Dominion. Different mentors from all over the industry."
This program is designed for any student, no matter what their interests or passions are, who are self-driven and have the desire to create and innovate in a collaborative environment.
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Jordan Peele ’s UFO thriller “Nope” topped the North American charts in its first weekend in theaters with an estimated $44 million in ticket sales, Universal Pictures said Sunday. Though it doesn’t come close to the $71 million debut of “Us,” it is still significantly impressive for an original, R-rated film — and the biggest of the pandemic for an original screenplay.
“Nope,” which opened on 3,785 theaters in the U.S. and Canada, is the most expensive film Peele has made to date with a reported $68 million production budget, not accounting for marketing and promotion costs. “Us” cost around $20 million to produce, while “Get Out” was made for only $4.5 million. Both films ultimately made over $255 million worldwide.
Critics were largely positive about “ Nope,” which stars Daniel Kaluuya, Keke Palmer and Steven Yeun and pays homage to UFO films like “Close Encounters of the Third Kind” and “Signs,” and is currently resting at 83% on Rotten Tomatoes.
“It’s a great number,” said Jim Orr, Universal’s president of domestic distribution. “It’s amazing how broadly it’s playing too.”
“Jordan Peele crafted an incredible film,” Orr added. “And it is absolutely something that should be seen on the big screen.”
The film got off to a strong start with $6.4 million from Thursday previews. By the end of Friday, it had grossed $19.3 million. About 68% of the opening weekend audience was between the ages of 18 and 34, which is the “sweet spot” for a horror film. Audiences were also quite diverse according to exit polls, reporting 35% Caucasian, 33% Black, 20% Hispanic and 8% Asian.
And many chose to experience “Nope” in IMAX, which accounted for about $5.2 million of its first weekend earnings.
“It’s incredibly gratifying to see a visionary like Jordan Peele, who represents a new generation of filmmakers, use our technology in pioneering ways and create an experience meant to be seen in IMAX,” said IMAX CEO Rich Gelfond.
Word of mouth is going to be critical in the coming weeks for “Nope,” which begins its international rollout on Aug. 12.
“An opening weekend for a Jordan Peele film is not the right metric. We have to see where it is a month from now,” said Paul Dergarabedian, the senior media analyst for Comscore. “’Nope’ could have solid, long-term playability as the word gets out. One need only look at ‘Elvis’ to see that a film doesn’t have to open huge to be a big success.”
“Nope” knocked “Thor: Love and Thunder” to second place in its third weekend. The Disney and Marvel blockbuster starring Chris Hemsworth and Natalie Portman added $22.1 million, bringing its global total to $598.2 million.
Universal’s “Minions: The Rise of Gru” landed in third place with $17.7 million in its fourth weekend. The animated pic has made $640.3 million globally.
The Sony-released adaptation of the bestseller “Where the Crawdads Sing,” meanwhile, is enjoying a modest second weekend drop. The film starring Daisy Edgar-Jones added an estimated $10.3 million from 3,650 locations. It’s now grossed $38.3 million domestically.
Paramount’s “Top Gun: Maverick” rounded out the top five in its ninth weekend with an additional $10 million. Earlier this week it surpassed “The Avengers” to become ninth biggest domestic release of all time with its total now sitting at $635.6 million.
In limited release, “Marcel the Shell with Shoes On” continued its expansion and made $846,950 from 590 theaters.
Estimated ticket sales for Friday through Sunday at U.S. and Canadian theaters, according to Comscore. Final domestic figures will be released Monday.
1. “Nope,” $44 million.
2. “Thor: Love and Thunder,” 22.1 million.
3. “Minions: The Rise of Gru,” $17.7 million.
4. “Where the Crawdads Sing,” $10.3 million.
5. “Top Gun: Maverick,” $10 million.
6. “Elvis,” $6.3 million.
7. “Paws of Fury: The Legend of Hank,” $3.9 million.
8. “The Black Phone,” $3.5 million.
9. “Jurassic World Dominion,” $3 million.
10. “Mrs. Harris Goes to Paris,” $1.4 million.
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Choice Hotels' newest extended stay brand fuels segment leadership and offers growth opportunity for developers
ROCKVILLE, Md. , Sept. 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Everhome Suites—the newest brand launched by Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH)—today celebrates the grand opening of its first hotel: the Everhome Suites Corona. The milestone opening comes two years after Choice unveiled the Everhome brand—a new construction, midscale extended stay product uniquely designed for the way longer-staying guests live and work—and builds on the company's leadership in the extended stay segment.
To commemorate the milestone opening, executives from Choice Hotels and the property's developers Paladin Equity Capital, will welcome community members and city officials, including Wes Speake, Mayor of the City of Corona and Deserie Ramirez, vice president of operations, Corona Chamber of Commerce, to the hotel for an official ribbon cutting ceremony and property tours.
"Two years ago, when we launched Everhome Suites, we set out to breathe new life into the segment with the first new midscale extended stay brand in nearly a decade. Today, we are elated to bring the first hotel to life to meet the growing demand from franchisees seeking to capitalize on one of the industry's fastest growing segments while also empowering guests' success on the road," said Anna Scozzafava, vice president and general manager, extended stay, Choice Hotels. "This grand opening represents the first of many milestones to come for the brand, and as Everhome begins to take off around the country, we can't wait for guests to experience our hotels, which are designed to be just as flexible as them, so they can maintain their routine when away from home for days, weeks, or longer."
Located at 1961 Foothill Parkway in Riverside, California, the inaugural Everhome Suites features 98 apartment style rooms and is ideally situated off I-15. In addition to providing extended stay guests with easy access to nearby Los Angeles and surrounding Riverside County towns, the Everhome Suites Corona is located just a short drive from top area employers including 3M, Kaiser Permanente, Keller Williams, Merrick Engineering, Monster Beverage and US Foods.
The Everhome Suites brand, like its first property, was developed with the needs of both extended stay guests and owners in mind. In addition to helping growth-minded developers leverage opportunities within the resilient extended-stay segment, Everhome Suites helps guests to live as they want during extended trips with comfort, convenience and stability. The brand's unique, value-engineered prototype is crafted to anticipate the needs of today's extended-stay guests by offering amenities that help them maintain their routine on the road, including:
- Multiple room types with multi-functional furniture, fully equipped kitchens with dishwashers and one-bedroom apartment-style suites with in-room washer and dryer.
- Self-serve, tech-enabled lobby food & beverage marketplace – Homebase Market, designed by Impulsify, one of the leading experts in hotel retail design.
- Modern and sophisticated public spaces for work and play.
- 24/7 guest laundry and fitness center featuring Peloton bikes.
"There's a reason why investors and developers continue to turn to Choice to grow their extended stay portfolio: our smart development model, designed to bring projects to market quickly and streamline operational costs, and our proven track record of success within the segment during any environment," said Ron Burgett, senior vice president, franchise development, extended stay, Choice Hotels. "Everhome Suites perfectly marries Choice's more than 80 years of midscale leadership with the company's decades of experience bringing next-generation extended stay offerings to life and, since its introduction two years ago, the brand has gained enormous traction across the development community. The brand's early success—thanks in part to its ability to resonate with guests combined with the company's proven performance in the segment—is yet another testament to Choice's extended stay leadership, and a preview of the growth still to come."
Paladin Equity Capital is a full-service real estate investment and development company based in California, and Hotel Management & Consulting will manage the Everhome Suites Corona.
"Teaming with Choice Hotels to develop the new Everhome Suites brand was a major strategic decision for us at Paladin. Creating a new brand is a journey into uncharted territory, but Choice has been extraordinarily supportive on every level in working with us to bring the very first Everhome Suites to market," said Philip Powers, partner, Paladin Equity Capital. "The Everhome brand represents the culmination of Choice's many years of experience in the extended stay arena, with a focus on the guest experience and a high-quality, stylish product. The Everhome Suites Corona represents the first of at least 10 Everhome Suites we plan to build in Southern California, with five already in various stages of development currently."
The new construction extended stay brand now boasts more than 30 hotels in the pipeline as of June 30, 2022, and additional commitments under master development agreements with Paladin Equity Capital and ServiceStar Capital Management to develop more than 30 new Everhome Suites hotels. Future openings are anticipated in Arizona, California, Georgia, South Carolina, and Texas. Choice Hotels currently features the newly refreshed Suburban Studios and WoodSpring Suites brands in economy extended stay and MainStay Suites and Everhome Suites in midscale extended stay. For more information on Everhome Suites development opportunities, visit choicehotelsdevelopment.com/everhome-suites.
About Everhome Suites
The Everhome Suites brand, franchised by Choice Hotels, allows guests to build life on their terms during longer-term stays. The newly constructed hotels are designed to help maintain routine on the road with apartment-style suites that have fully equipped kitchens and customizable "me" spaces, including workstations, full-size closets, additional storage and spa-like bathrooms. Properties feature modern and sophisticated public spaces with fitness centers, guest laundry facilities and 24/7 self-service marketplaces with a variety of hot and cold breakfast options. For more information, visit media.choicehotels.com/everhome-suites.
About Choice Hotels®
Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH) is one of the largest lodging franchisors in the world. Choice recently acquired Radisson Hotels Americas, adding nine brands, more than 600 hotels, and approximately 67,000 rooms in the United States, Latin America, the Caribbean, and Canada to its portfolio. With 22 brands, Choice Hotels has more than 7,500 hotels, and nearly 650,000 rooms, in 46 countries and territories as of August 11, 2022. The Choice® family of hotel brands provide business and leisure travelers with a broad range of high-quality lodging options from limited service to full-service hotels in the upper upscale, upper mid-scale, midscale, extended-stay and economy segments. The award-winning Choice Privileges® loyalty program offers members a faster way to rewards, with personalized benefits starting on day one. For more information, visit www.choicehotels.com.
Forward-Looking Statement
This communication includes "forward-looking statements" about future events, including development and anticipated hotel openings. Such statements are subject to numerous risks and uncertainties, including construction delays, availability and cost of financing and the other "Risk Factors" described in our Annual Report on Form 10-K and our Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, any of which could cause actual results to be materially different from our expectations.
Addendum
This is not an offering. No offer or sale of a franchise will be made except by a Franchise Disclosure Document first filed and registered with applicable state authorities. A copy of the Franchise Disclosure Document can be obtained through contacting Choice Hotels International at 1 Choice Hotels Circle, Suite 400, Rockville, MD 20850, development@choicehotels.com.
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The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) on Friday proposed major changes to school lunches in an attempt to make the meals healthier, with particular emphasis on reducing sugar and salt.
The plan, which is set for a 60-day public comment period starting Tuesday, is a multi-year effort that was developed with input from school nutrition professionals, public health experts, industry and parents, according to the statement from the department.
The USDA found the biggest concerns from stakeholders in the conversation were the amount of added sugar in school lunches and the amount of time the industry needs to make these changes to school meals.
“Our commitment to the school meal programs comes from a common goal we all share — keeping kids healthy and helping them reach their full potential,” said Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack.
“Many children aren’t getting the nutrition they need, and diet-related diseases are on the rise. Research shows school meals are the healthiest meals in a day for most kids, proving that they are an important tool for giving kids access to the nutrition they need for a bright future.”
Not everyone, however, is a fan of the proposed changes.
“Research shows students receive their healthiest meals at school, thanks to current nutrition standards,” said School Nutrition Association (SNA) President Lori Adkins. “As schools nationwide contend with persistent supply chain, labor and financial challenges, school meal programs are struggling to successfully maintain current standards and need support, not additional, unrealistic requirements.”
Here are the major changes proposed for your child’s school meals:
Limiting added sugars
The new plan proposed by the USDA will have a public comment period so parents and others will be able to give their feedback on these changes. (AP Photo/J. David Ake, File)
The USDA is planning on limiting added sugars in a two-part plan.
The first phase of the plan is limiting added sugars in products that are particularly high in them, such as breakfast cereals, flavored milks, grain-based desserts and yogurt.
Currently, there is no limit on added sugar in school lunches. With the changes, breakfast cereals would only be allowed 6 grams of added sugars per dry ounce, yogurt would be no more than 12 grams of added sugars per 6 ounces, flavored milks would be 10 grams of added sugars per 8 fluid ounces and grain-based desserts would be no more than 2-ounce equivalents per week in school breakfast.
The goal is to cap added sugars in these products by 2025, but the USDA also wants to implement a weekly overall limit in the 2027-2028 school year: no more than 10 percent of a child’s calories for a given week could be added sugars.
The reductions were praised by the American Heart Association, which has advocated for such changes.
“By proposing to limit the amount of added sugars in school meals for the first time ever, the USDA is taking a major step toward helping children achieve a more nutritious diet and better health,” the organization said. “Added sugars are a significant source of excess calories, provide no nutritional value and may cause weight gain and increased risk for cardiovascular disease, diabetes and other chronic health conditions.”
More whole grains
The new changes to school meals, if adopted, would take until 2029 to complete. (AP Photo/Larry Crowe)
The USDA wants to make whole grains the main grain option available as they “are a key source of fiber and can help support healthy digestion and lower the risk of cardiovascular disease, stroke, and diabetes.”
There are two options the department wants feedback on in the public comment period for the proposal. One would be keeping the current standard, which says schools must make whole grain-rich options 80 percent of all grains offered in a week. The other would only allow schools to serve non-whole, enriched grain foods one day a week.
The whole change, if adopted, would be among the quickest implemented, in fall 2024.
The American Heart Association had hoped for a 100 percent transition into whole grains but is hopeful about the plan.
“We appreciate that the proposed standards continue to emphasize the importance of whole grains. While we would like to see USDA reinstate the 100% whole grain-rich requirement, the proposed standard would still encourage whole grain consumption while giving schools some flexibility when menu planning,” the group said.
Reduce sodium intake
Less sodium in school lunches would put them more in line with FDA recommendations. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
The USDA proposes a 30 percent reduction in sodium in school lunches, but spread out over time to give school cooks, the food industry and children’s palates time to adjust.
Three separate 10-percent reductions in sodium would be seen in the autumns of 2025, 2027 and 2029.
“Research shows that nearly all children consume more sodium than recommended, which can lead to high blood pressure and heart disease,” the USDA said.
However, the change, along with others in the proposal, is not backed by the SNA, which argues supply chain issues and national shortages make the goals unachievable.
The group points to a survey of school meal program directors that shows many are already struggling with the current nutrition standards.
“With no end in sight to supply chain and labor challenges, a majority of survey respondents also indicated concerns about proposals to establish long-term standards that exceed Target 1A transitional sodium limits (98.3%) and limit added sugar (94.4%),” SNA said.
Changes to milk consumption
It is possible the milk standards under the new proposals will not change. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)
The proposed standards would continue allowing flavored milks, but aim to encourage students to choose fat-free and low-fat milk options. They include an optional limiting of flavored milk for those in grades nine or above, or else leaving flavored milk options for all grades.
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Wheat for May rose 10.25 cents at $6.2450 a bushel; May corn was up .75 cent at $6.3325 a bushel, May oats was unchanged at 3.2825 a bushel; while May soybeans fell 8.25 cents at $14.35 a bushel.
Beef and pork were higher on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. Jun. live cattle gained 1.45 cents at $1.6440 a pound; May. feeder cattle rose 1.35 cents at $2.0547 a pound; while Jun. lean hogs was up .02 cent at $.7662 a pound.
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BOSTON (AP) — A renowned Titanic expert, a world-record holding adventurer, two members of one of Pakistan’s wealthiest families and the CEO of the company leading an expedition to the world’s most famous shipwreck are facing critical danger aboard a small submersible that went missing in the Atlantic Ocean.
The submersible Titan was reported overdue Sunday night about 435 miles (700 kilometers) south of St. John’s, Newfoundland, according to Canada’s Joint Rescue Coordination Center, spurring a desperate international rescue effort. Rescuers were racing against the clock because the oxygen supply could run out by approximately 6 a.m. Thursday.
A Canadian aircraft detected underwater noises during the hunt for the Titan. The U.S. Coast Guard said via Twitter early Wednesday that as a result of the noises detected by the Canadian P-3 patrol aircraft, search efforts have been relocated and the data is being used to help guide the ongoing effort.
The expedition featuring the Titan was led by OceanGate, making its third voyage to the Titanic, which struck an iceberg and sank in 1912, killing all but about 700 of the roughly 2,200 passengers and crew.
A pilot and four other people are on the Titan. They are:
STOCKTON RUSH
Although his background is in aerospace and technology, Rush founded OceanGate Inc. in 2009 to provide crewed submersibles for undersea researchers and explorers, according to the company’s website. Rush is the Titan’s pilot, said company spokesperson Andrew Von Kerens.
The private company based in Washington started bringing tourists to the Titanic in 2021 as part of its effort to chronicle the slow deterioration of the wreck.
“The ocean is taking this thing, and we need to document it before it all disappears or becomes unrecognizable,” Rush told The Associated Press in 2021.
In an interview with CBS News last year, Rush defended the safety of his submersible but said nothing is without risk.
“What I worry about most are things that will stop me from being able to get to the surface — overhangs, fish nets, entanglement hazard,.” he said, adding that a good pilot can avoid such perils.
Rush became the youngest jet transport rated pilot in the world at age 19 in 1981, and flew commercial jets in college, according to his company biography. He joined the McDonnell Douglas Corp. in 1984 as a flight test engineer. Over the past 20 years, he has overseen the development of multiple successful IP ventures.
Greg Stone, a longtime ocean scientist and a friend of Rush, called him “a real pioneer” in the innovation of submersibles.
“Stockton was a risk-taker. He was smart. He was, he had a vision, he wanted to push things forward,” Stone said Tuesday.
HAMISH HARDING
A British businessman, Harding lives in Dubai in the United Arab Emirates. Action Aviation, an aircraft brokering company for which Harding serves as chairman, said he was one of the mission specialists, who paid to go on the expedition.
Harding is a billionaire adventurer who holds three Guinness World Records, including the longest duration at full ocean depth by a crewed vessel. In March 2021, he and ocean explorer Victor Vescovo dived to the lowest depth of the Mariana Trench. In June 2022, he went into space on Blue Origin’s New Shepard rocket.
“Both the Harding family and the team at Action Aviation are very grateful for all the kind messages of concern and support from our friends and colleagues,” the company said in a statement.
In a Facebook post Saturday, Harding said he was “proud” to be part of the mission.
“Due to the worst winter in Newfoundland in 40 years, this mission is likely to be the first and only manned mission to the Titanic in 2023,” he posted. “A weather window has just opened up and we are going to attempt a dive (Sunday).”
Harding was “looking forward to conducting research” at the Titanic site, said Richard Garriott de Cayeux, the president of The Explorers Club, a group to which Harding belonged.
“We all join in the fervent hope that the submersible is located as quickly as possible,” he said in a statement.
SHAHZADA AND SULEMAN DAWOOD
Father-and-son Shahzada and Suleman Dawood are members of one of Pakistan’s most prominent families. Their family said in a statement that they were both aboard the vessel.
“We are very grateful for the concern being shown by our colleagues and friends and would like to request everyone to pray for their safety while granting the family privacy at this time,” the statement said. “The family is well looked after and are praying to Allah for the safe return of their family members.”
Their firm, Dawood Hercules Corp., based in Karachi, is involved in agriculture, petrochemicals and telecommunication infrastructure.
Shahzada Dawood also is on the board of trustees for the California-based SETI Institute that searches for extraterrestrial intelligence. The Dawoods live in the UK, according to SETI.
Shahzada Dawood is also a member of the Global Advisory Board at the Prince’s Trust International, founded by Britain’s King Charles III to address youth unemployment.
He has degrees from the University of Buckingham in the United Kingdom and Philadelphia University (now Thomas Jefferson University) in the U.S.
PAUL-HENRY NARGEOLET
Nargeolet is a former French navy officer who is considered a Titanic expert after making multiple trips to the wreckage over several decades.
David Gallo, a senior adviser for strategic initiatives and special projects at RMS Titanic, said in an interview with CNN that Nargeolet was on board.
He is director of underwater research for E/M Group and RMS Titanic Inc., has completed 37 dives to the wreck and supervised the recovery of 5,000 artifacts, according to his company profile.
He was expedition leader on the most technologically advanced dive to Titanic in 2010, which used high-resolution sonar and 3D optical imaging on the bow and stern sections as well as the debris field.
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DALLAS (KDAF) — Two title fights, and one of Texas’ most violent and dangerous MMA fighters will be on the show to be at July 30 in the city of Dallas.
UFC 277 will feature the (arguably) greatest female MMA fighter of all time Amanda Nunes as she attempts to take back her belt from the woman who stole it from her in their last fight, Julianna Pena. The major mixed martial arts event will also showcase Mexican-born Brandon Moreno and one of the top contenders in the Flyweight division Kai Kara-France battling it out for the interim belt that was held by Deiveson Figueiredo.
The main card is also set to feature an excellent light heavyweight matchup between Magomed Ankalaev and Anthony Smith, a Flyweight bout between Alexandre Pantoja and Alex Perez and Houston’s own heavyweight Derrick Lewis as he attempts to climb back up in the rankings against up-and-comer Sergei Pavlovich.
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SEOUL, Oct. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- VisualCamp, a leading AI-based eye-tracking technology startup from South Korea, provides eye-tracking software to various industries including education, digital healthcare, and UI/UX testing. With successful use cases in Korea, VisualCamp is looking to expand their eye-tracking solutions to the U.S. VisualCamp will participate in TechCrunch Disrupt in San Francisco.
With the increasing demand for contactless and remote services, eye-tracking is being utilized to understand users' focuses and monitoring functions to prevent fraud in mobile apps/web. Using gaze data, end users can control apps with their eyes by where they are looking. VisualCamp's success is from making eye tracking more accessible, mobile optimized, and eye-tracking in "natural" environments.
SeeSo, a mobile eye-tracking SDK (Software Development Kit) is a software solution for mobile app developers. Without using extra hardware, this is the first eye-tracking software solution that can utilize front-facing cameras with the highest levels of accuracy. SeeSo has its own software licensing, is easily integratable, and can be used at any time with a mobile device or PC. This makes eye-tracking technology available for everyone at an affordable price. SeeSo's innovation has been recognized by clients and prestigious awards, including the CES Innovation Award in 2022.
Currently, VisualCamp has been working with medical experts to research and develop eye tracking healthcare solutions, which includes diagnosing myopia, dyslexia, ADHD, and cognitive ability in advance. It will first be provided to education companies and the Department of Education in Korea. VisualCamp will eventually expand business into overseas markets.
"The scope of application for eye-tracking technology is limitless." Said Yunchan Suk, CEO of VisualCamp. "After strengthening the business through R&D with experts in each field, we aim to become the No.1 eye-tracking company recognized not only within Korea, but also abroad."
SeeSo 2.0: https://seeso.io/.
Testimonial: https://youtu.be/7TDAvaEeIw4.
Providing eye-tracking technology solutions that are easily accessible, reasonably priced, and scalable, VisualCamp's goal is to make eye-tracking solutions available for all, as it can be a useful tool in anyone's daily life. VisualCamp owns 24 IPs, including 5 in the U.S., with 42 on file, and 18 PCTs pending. VisualCamp is also looking for new investments to help grow and expand their solutions.
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The Muslim community in Albuquerque is reeling after three South Asian Muslim men were shot and killed there in the last two weeks. The killings come after a similar homicide last November.
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WASHINGTON – Democrats drove their election-year economic package toward Senate approval early Sunday, debating a measure that is less ambitious than President Joe Biden’s original domestic goals but touches deep-rooted party dreams of slowing global warming,moderating pharmaceutical costs and taxing immense corporations.
The legislation cleared its first test in the evenly divided chamber when Democrats burst past unanimous Republican opposition and voted to begin debate 51-50, thanks to Vice President Kamala Harris' tie-breaking vote. The House planned to return Friday to vote on what Democrats hope will be final congressional approval.
“It will reduce inflation. It will lower prescription drug costs. It will fight climate change. It will close tax loopholes and it will reduce and reduce the deficit," Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., said of the package. “It will help every citizen in this country and make America a much better place."
Republicans said the measure would undermine an economy that policymakers are struggling to keep from plummeting into recession. They said the bill's business taxes would hurt job creation and force prices skyward, making it harder for people to cope with the nation's worst inflation since the 1980s.
“Democrats have already robbed American families once through inflation, and now their solution is to rob American families a second time," Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., argued. He said spending and tax hikes in the legislation would eliminate jobs while having insignificant impact on inflation and climate change.
Nonpartisan analysts have said the Democrats' Inflation Reduction Act would have a minor impact on surging consumer prices. The bill is barely more than one-tenth the size of Biden's initial 10-year, $3.5 trillion rainbow of progressive dreams, and the new package abandoned universal preschool, paid family leave and expanded child care aid.
Even so, the measure gives Democrats a campaign-season showcase for action on coveted goals. It includes the largest ever federal effort on climate change — close to $400 billion — and would hand Medicare the power to negotiate pharmaceutical prices and extend expiring subsidies that help 13 million Americans afford health insurance.
Biden’s original measure collapsed after conservative Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., opposed it, saying it was too costly and would fuel inflation.
In an ordeal imposed on all budget bills like this one, the Senate descended into an hours-long “vote-a-rama” of rapid-fire amendments. Each tested Democrats' ability to hold together a compromise negotiated by Schumer, progressives, Manchin and the inscrutable centrist Sen. Kyrsten Sinema, D-Ariz.
Progressive Sen. Bernie Sander, I-Vt., offered amendments to further expand the legislation's health benefits, and they were defeated. But most proposed changes were fashioned by Republicans to unravel the bill or force Democrats into votes on dangerous political terrain.
One GOP proposal would have forced the Biden administration to continue Trump-era restrictions that cited the pandemic for reducing the flow of migrants across the Southwest border.
Earlier this year, Democrats facing tough reelections supported such an extension, forcing the party to drop its push for COVID-19 spending when Republicans conjoined the two issues. This time, with their far larger economic legislation at stake and elections approaching, Democrats rallied against the border controls.
Other GOP amendments would have required more gas and oil leasing on federal lands and blocked a renewal of a fee on oil that helps finance toxic waste cleanups. All were rejected on party-line votes. Republicans accused Democrats of being soft on border security and opening the door to higher energy and gas costs.
Before debate began Saturday, the bill's prescription drug price curbs were diluted by the Senate's non-partisan parliamentarian. Elizabeth MacDonough, who referees questions about the chamber's procedures, said a provision should fall that would impose costly penalties on drugmakers whose price increases for private insurers exceed inflation.
It was the bill's chief protection for the 180 million people with private health coverage through work or that they purchase themselves. Under special procedures that will let Democrats pass their bill by simple majority without the usual 60 vote margin, its provisions must be focused more on policy than dollar-and-cents budget changes.
But the thrust of their pharmaceutical price language remained. That included letting Medicare negotiate what it pays for drugs for its 64 million elderly recipients, penalizing manufacturers for exceeding inflation for drugs sold to Medicare and limiting beneficiaries out-of-pocket drug costs to $2,000 annually.
The bill also caps patients' costs for insulin, the diabetes medication, at $35 monthly.
The measure's final costs were being recalculated to reflect late changes, but overall it would raise more than $700 billion over a decade. The funding would come from a 15% minimum tax on a handful of corporations with yearly profits above $1 billion; a 1% tax on companies that repurchase their own stock, beefed up IRS tax collections and government savings from lower drug costs.
Sinema forced Democrats to drop a plan to prevent wealthy hedge fund managers from paying less than individual income tax rates for their earnings. She also joined with other Western senators to win $4 billion to combat the region's horrific drought.
It was on the energy and environment side that Democrats' compromise was most evident between progressives and Manchin, a champion of fossil fuels and his state's coal industry.
Efforts fostering clean energy would be strengthened with tax credits for buying electric vehicles and manufacturing solar panels and wind turbines. There would be home energy rebates, funds for constructing factories building clean energy technology and money to promote climate-friendly farm practices and reduce pollution in minority communities.
Manchin won billions to help power plants lower carbon emissions plus language requiring more government auctions for oil drilling on federal land and waters. Party leaders also promised to push separate legislation this fall to accelerate permits for energy projects, which Manchin wants to include a nearly completed natural gas pipeline in his state. | https://www.clickorlando.com/news/politics/2022/08/07/dems-push-biden-climate-health-priorities-toward-senate-ok/ | 2022-08-07 09:37:10 | 1 | https://www.clickorlando.com/news/politics/2022/08/07/dems-push-biden-climate-health-priorities-toward-senate-ok/ |
VIN'S PEOPLE: Bradenton Marauders salute 1 millionth fan with lifetime season ticket
Meet Connor Longò, aka “Mr. One Million.”
That’s the sixth grader’s new nickname around St. Joseph Catholic School after what happened to the 12-year-old last Sunday at LECOM Park.
Connor was the 1,000,000th fan through the ballpark gates since the Bradenton Marauders began playing in 2010.
Luck played a part, too.
It so happens he and mom Valerie were running late after dropping off dad Lenny for work at the family printing company, but the delay turned out to be a blessing in disguise.
“The game was a Mother-Son event with St. Joe’s and we were supposed to meet some friends there,” shesaid. “So Connor is walking in front of me and – WHOA!!!”
They were greeted with a celebratory shower of confetti, streamers and party poppers, hugs from Marty the Marauder, and applause by cheering Marauder staffers.
“It was pretty crazy!” Connor said. “Took me awhile to realize what was actually happening.”
He received season tickets for life, a Marauders jersey, threw out the first pitch and he and Mom were fussed over by Marauder staff all afternoon.
“They treated us like royalty,” Valerie said. “Connor kept saying, ‘This is the best day ever!’”
· That wily ol’ stork is en route for Lian and Kevin Haddon. Daughters Lily and Emme will become big sisters in October.
· Good luck to the Manatee School District’s new principals: Kate Barlaug, Dr. Mona Jain Middle School; Dr. Melinda Lundy, Bayshore Elementary; Dr. Melissa McCullough, Daughtrey Elementary; Irene Nikitopoulos, Haile Middle; Melissa Porco, Kinnan Elementary; Lorie Starkweather, Sugg Middle; and Adrienne Vos, Blackburn Elementary.
The changes take effect next school year.
Barlaug was Haile’s principal since 2017.
Lundy served in the district’s human resources department since 2022.
McCullough was Daughtrey’s assistant principal since 2020.
Nikitopoulos received the county’s 2022 Outstanding Assistant Principal Achievement Award while at Lincoln Memorial Middle.
Porco was Palmetto Elementary’s assistant principal since 2018.
Starkweather had been Sugg’s interim principal since Ann McDonald’s retirement earlier this year.
And Vos was the district’s Assistant Principal of the Year at Johnson K-8 School.
· And Jane Bacher is 39. Again.
· Uh, oh! Jodie Kerns is one year shy of the Big 4-0!
· A bow to Katherine Oswald, Volunteer of the Year at Blake Medical Center, and to Dianne Evans, who surpassed an astounding 6,000 hours as a Blake volunteer.
· And Tom Donegan is 53. Sheesh, a kid!
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“Nobody shoots at Santa Claus” is a timeless political maxim attributed to Al Smith, a critic of President Franklin Roosevelt’s New Deal generosity to voters.
To Bibi, the American president was a department store Santa who actually owned the emporium. He showered Israel with dazzling gifts: Recognition of Israel’s sovereignty over the Golan Heights, a US embassy in Jerusalem, the US-brokered diplomatic deal with Arab nations known as the Abraham Accords, and a Palestinian peace plan tailored to Bibi’s specifications. Trump even tore up the Iranian nuclear deal struck by his predecessor, an agreement that Israel had strenuously opposed.
At the time, the friendship with Trump was a campaign asset for Bibi. He festooned the country with giant billboards featuring him in a warm handshake with the leader of the free world. The caption: “In a Different League.” (There also were billboards with Putin; in those days, he was still an asset among Russian-Israeli voters).
But friendship is one thing, politics another. When Trump lost his bid for re-election in 2020, Bibi called Joe Biden and congratulated him on his victory, taking the opportunity to recall their longstanding personal relationship and pronouncing him a loyal and reliable ally. Biden replied politely.
Such calls are standard operating procedure for any presidential turnover. Bibi assumed that Trump would understand this. He also assumed that Christmas was over and Santa Donald would be heading back to the North Pole for good.
As we now know, Trump did no such thing. He had no intention of accepting the election results, and he counted on his close friends, including Bibi, for support. In this he misread Netanyahu. Bibi is capable of playing hardball politics but he plays by the rules, and he wasn’t about to become an enabler of an American coup d’état.
When Trump realized this, he took it as an act of lèse-majesté. In an interview with Israeli author Barak Ravid, the former US president expressed this resentment in Trumpian language. “F***k Bibi,” he said. Netanyahu responded to this with a mild reminder that his job, as prime minister, required him to be on good terms (if possible) with every US administration.
For a while Trump maintained silence on the subject of his erstwhile best friend. But recently he has taken a step back from the vendetta. Israel has a new election, scheduled for Nov. 1. Netanyahu is an early favorite, and evidently Trump wants a reconciliation. “I was disappointed by [Bibi] in certain ways but overall, I liked him,” he told conservative news outlet Newsmax last week. “If he ran, I would certainly give it some thought. We’ll see what happens. I don’t know what will happen. He disappointed me in certain ways but he also did a very good job in other ways.”
This is an endorsement that Netanyahu doesn’t need and shouldn’t accept. Trump can do him no harm, and no good, in the upcoming Israeli election. If Bibi, who is enmeshed in a drawn-out corruption trial, is elected prime minister again, he won’t want to be tarred in Washington as a friend of the fiend who tried to overthrow American democracy.
President Biden is expected in Jerusalem this week. He will get an extra warm welcome from the caretaker prime minister (and candidate), Yair Lapid. He and Biden are cut from the same pragmatic, centrist cloth. If Lapid were an American, he would be a senator from Colorado. They should get along fine.
Biden, somewhat surprisingly, has added a meeting with Bibi to his schedule. This is being explained as a matter of protocol. Bibi is head of the opposition, as well as a candidate in this election year, and the US wants to appear even-handed.
The Biden-Netanyahu meeting could be an opportunity for Bibi. Trump is rumored to be on the verge of announcing another presidential run. He may want Bibi’s support, but he shouldn’t get it.
Bibi no longer needs Donald Trump. Bibi’s voters belong to him. Trump, in Israeli politics, was just a prop.
In the US and the wider world, being linked to Trump would be a legacy killer. Bibi would love to see him disappear.
How? After their meeting this week, Bibi should publicly praise Biden. He can let it be known that despite his gratitude toward Trump, Israel has many ardent friends in Washington — including Republicans such as Mike Pompeo, Nikki Haley, Tom Cotton and Mike Pence — all of whom happen to be presidential aspirants. It would make headlines, distance Bibi from Trump and give timid Republicans a chance to see that it is actually possible to shoot at Santa Claus.
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Zev Chafets is a journalist and author of 14 books. He was a senior aide to Israeli Prime Minister Menachem Begin and the founding managing editor of the Jerusalem Report Magazine.
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When incarcerated people leave prison, are they actually free?
Turns out, the singer/songwriter John Legend is one of 113 million American adults who has had a family member incarcerated. He tells his family's story in this 30-minute documentary that asserts people can't be free unless they have the necessary resources when they leave prison. From the get-go HOME/FREE lists the problems with re-entry into their community.
"I have the ability to go where I want. I do. But at what cost?" says Anthony Ray Hinton, one of several people featured in "Home/Free, which was produced by groups advocating for formerly incarcerated people. "After spending 30 years behind bars, you have no medical insurance. You have no place to live, no job. How does one pay the rent, if they have no job? How does one go and buy clothes, if they have no job? How do you buy food, if you have no job? Freedom is not the way that I always thought it would be."
The short documentary highlights the experiences of three formerly incarcerated people who were able to find job opportunities after leaving prison, due to programs like Rework Reentry. But that's not the case for everyone.
John Legend spoke with NPR's Michel Martin about the short film.
The interview has been edited for clarity and length.
Interview Highlights
On why Legend got involved with HOME/FREE
I actually started thinking about this issue because of my sister's babies' father. He had gotten in trouble multiple times with the law. He had come from a family where multiple family members of his had gotten locked up, so it was kind of like a cycle that kept repeating. I wanted my nephews to break that cycle, but part of breaking that cycle was him being able to work. And seeing how many barriers there were in front of that, he reached out to me and said, 'John, you should look at this issue and think about it, see what you can do to help.'
I've had multiple family members and neighbors and friends I grew up with who have had to experience what it's like to come back home. Some of them spent quite a long time in prison, and coming back home is very difficult and there are just so many doors and barriers that are in your way. And a lot of [the barriers] are through laws and regulations that make it harder for people to come back and live a productive life. Rules that make it harder to vote, rules that make it harder to get a home or rent a home, rules that make it harder to even chaperone a school trip for your kids.
On the people featured in the film
Storytelling is very important when you're trying to make change in the world. Part of the change has to be legislative, but at the bottom line, all these folks are human beings with individual stories, with emotional arcs and family members. So, it's important for people to really connect with human beings who are affected by this system and learn more about them. I think that's a great way to change people's hearts and minds.
Plenty of folks in this documentary actually did what they were accused of. They've spent significant time in prison or jail, and they want to come back to the world and be part of society. What I always try to convince people of is that it's good for all of us if these folks have something to do, something to motivate them, something to make them want to wake up every morning and be excited to face the day. We're all better off when these folks feel like they can contribute, and that means they're more likely to be better citizens. They're less likely to get in trouble again and end up back in prison or jail. It makes us all safer and makes us all more secure. So, yes, most of these folks did what they were accused of, but we can't punish them forever.
On why he thinks we need this conversation now
It's a tough time to talk about reform in our system because there was a spike in crime, particularly in 2020 and 2021. And, of course, we have a gun problem in America where guns are everywhere. There are all kinds of reasons people are concerned about safety. But we're all better off when folks who have paid their debt to society [can] come home and contribute productively to society. If they can't, then they end up with a recidivism problem. Because if they can't contribute legitimately to the economy, then they'll find illegitimate ways to do so, and that is not going to be safer and it's not going to be better for society.
I can't unknow all the things I know about what's happening in this country. It's all in my head and I want to make the world better. So much of the way our people experience this country is affected by our interactions with police and with the criminal legal system. If we really believe that our lives matter, one of the areas that we have to focus on is our criminal legal system. And I care enough about a brighter future for our country — and a brighter future for Black and brown people who have been for too long excluded and over-punished and marginalized in this country.
Home/Free was made in partnership with FREEAMERICA, Next Chapter, the Equal Justice Initiative and Slack. It's available to watch on Amazon Prime Video.
Chad Campbell produced the audio version and Olivia Hampton edited. contributed to this story
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ALGS Split 2 Playoffs have begun in London, and one team will be crowned ALGS Split 2 Champions Sunday
(Gray News) - The ALGS Year 3 Split 2 Playoffs are taking place in London this weekend, with a $1,000,000 prize pool up for grabs for teams who finish in the top 20. Teams will also compete for Playoff Points, an invaluable tool for getting them to the Year 3 Championship.
The Split 2 Playoffs begin with a round-robin stage comprising four groups of ten teams. This stage will be played over the first two days of the tournament, Thursday and Friday, as each group will have to face each other group once. When two groups head to head, they will play six matches to accrue as many points as possible from placement and eliminations—the more points a team earns, the higher their ranking.
Teams in the top 5 of their group will move on to the Winners Round One, while the bottom five teams of each group will go to Losers Round One. Losers Round One will have the same six-match layout as the group stage, but the bottom ten teams in points after the six matches are eliminated. However, the top ten teams will move on to Losers Round Two, where they will face off against the teams that finished in the bottom ten of Winners Round One. The top ten teams at the end of Winners Round One go straight to the Finals. There they will wait for the top ten teams of Losers Round Two.
Finals is a match point series, meaning there is no limit to the number of matches that can be played. Instead, teams are seeded based on their placement during the Winners and Losers round of the tournament. The top ten teams will start Finals with a set number of points based on their seeding that descends from ten points to one point. Matches are played until a team reaches a minimum of 50 points; at that point, that team becomes Match Point Eligible. From then on, if they win a match, they become the Playoff Champions. Other teams can continue to earn points to break the 50-point threshold and become Match Point Eligible themselves.
The Winners and Losers Rounds will start on Saturday, July 15th at 5 AM EST / 4 AM CST / 2 AM PST. The Finals Round is Sunday, July 16th, and begins at 11 AM EST / 10 AM CST / 8 AM PST.
The Groups for the Round Robin Stage are:
Teams to watch in the North American Region are XSET, who placed first in the Split 2 regular season, and DarkZero and OpTic Gaming, who placed second and third. Other notable regional teams include TSM, NRG, and 100 Thieves.
From the EMEA region Alliance and Vexed Gaming are the top contenders. APAC-North offers Fnatic, ganbare otousan, and NAKED. APAC-South has Moist Esports and ONIC Esports topping their list. Finally, South America will rely on LeaveNoWitness, ATHXHVY, and NOCTEM.
To watch the ALGS Year 3 Split 2 Playoffs, visit the official Apex Legend Twitch channel or the Apex Legends Global Series YouTube channel. The tournament will go from Thursday, July 13th, to Sunday, July 16th.
Gray Television is an investor in OpTic Gaming.
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In the weeks since it began beaming back images, NASA's new Webb Space Telescope continues to provide a stunning peak into the universe.
On Tuesday, NASA released another impressive image of the Cartwheel Galaxy.
The Cartwheel Galaxy is located 500 million light years from Earth in the Sculptor constellation.
NASA said its appearance is due to "an intense event – a high-speed collision between a large spiral galaxy and a smaller galaxy not visible in this image. Collisions of galactic proportions cause a cascade of different, smaller events between the galaxies involved; the Cartwheel is no exception."
The Hubble Telescope previously took an image of the galaxy, but its picture lacked the fidelity the Webb Space Telescope provided.
"Other telescopes, including the Hubble Space Telescope, have previously examined the Cartwheel," NASA said. "But the dramatic galaxy has been shrouded in mystery – perhaps literally, given the amount of dust that obscures the view. Webb, with its ability to detect infrared light, now uncovers new insights into the nature of the Cartwheel."
The telescope has allowed scientists to examine galaxies up to 13.1 billion light-years away. The telescope's spectrograph permits NASA to explore galaxies' chemical composition.
The Webb telescope will replace the Hubble telescope as NASA's primary view of deep space.
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Transforming yet another office environment, @Ease 605 offers 28,000 square feet of meeting facilities, outdoor space, powered communal lounges, and hosts a unique NFT multi-media art exhibition all developed with Ease Hospitality's signature biophilic design at 605 3rd Avenue. @Ease's five-star integrated services along with its world-class technology systems create seamless integration for in-person, virtual, or hybrid events.
NEW YORK, June 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Ease Hospitality has opened their second physical amenity, meetings, and conference center location, @Ease 605. The luxury management specialists expanded their portfolio of solutions for modern events and office spaces, with first-class amenities that anticipate and exceed their guests' needs. @Ease 605 features powered communal lounge spaces, break-out, classroom or pod meeting and conferencing spaces, two generous outdoor terraces, and the second location of their signature Palm Rose Cafe with health-conscious and seasonal gourmet cuisine, all enhanced with the latest innovations in technology woven seamlessly throughout the space. @Ease 605 is home to a custom and revolving NFT art exhibition, "Masked Monolith: Journey into the Hybrid Jungle," by artist Kenneth Wayne Alexander. The exhibition, the first of its kind in Midtown, was unveiled last night during NFT.NYC week and is powered by digital art platform Blackdove. During the event, an NFT collection from international street muralist Vexta was also showcased on internal displays. Vexta's works of art were initially created as part of a mural and Augmented Reality experience overlay at Ease Hospitality's sponsored park experience at 1345 Avenue of the Americas.
"We are deeply aware of the importance of evolutionary technology in the workplace, balancing green and digital is a delicate dance. By adding this NFT exhibition that features an artist who is able to incorporate natural elements we stay true to our core and our future", says founder of Ease Hospitality Crystal Fisher. "We celebrate beauty in opening this location. The beauty of coming together to enjoy each other's company, the beauty of the space that is wrapped in greenscape, and the beauty of the artwork that we can now take home if we enjoy it thanks to world-class software like Blackdove. The modernity of this event alone is a beautiful moment in our cultural story, to be @Ease is to feel good and want to create at your highest level."
Ease Hospitality and Fisher Brother's changed the face of the modern workplace in February 2021 with the launch of @Ease 1345. This inaugural physical space effectively created an elevated practical lifestyle solution for commercial buildings offering a five-star, curated ecosystem that successfully blends the physical and digital experience. @Ease 605 opening its doors in the heart of Midtown expands the company's mission to fill a growing need to provide onsite world-class service and support to all functional areas of business, particularly as companies return post-pandemic. Most critically, today, the management company culture rests on "evolutionary technology", outfitting each location with state-of-the-art technology and global connectivity suited for in-person, hybrid, or virtual events. The company is prewired for future-proofing of pop-up and permanent installations like hosting a web-based art gallery, offering meditation minutes on-demand through the workplace app, and continually evaluating the role of the metaverse in today's workplace.
Blackdove has designed a custom NFT display in the space, the company's first permanent installation in New York City, showcasing 6 digital canvases – 6 x 65" LG screens. With the ability to rotate artists and works of art, the first artist to be displayed @Ease 605's Blackdove NFT gallery is multidisciplinary artist Kenneth Wayne Alexander. Kenneth uses mixed-media collages depicting imaginary worlds and a Surrealist style that contemplates serene yet deeply complex realities. Kenneth's digital art is an extension of Ease Hospitality's mission to redefine the future of the office and amenities market. Through a limitless approach to blending natural beauty and technology, the artwork enhances the experience and creates a more productive, rewarding, and healthy workplace. Events booked at @Ease 605 can also commission these digital canvases for integration of branding to create a custom and fully immersive experience.
"Blackdove is pleased to partner with Ease Hospitality to open Midtown's first permanent NFT gallery in a beautiful, modern space. Featuring Blackdove's Afro-Futurist digital artist Kenneth Wayne Alexander presented through our advanced technology and NFT Digital Canvases, this inaugural exhibition sets the perfect tone for the artistic experience that guests at @Ease 605 will encounter now and in the future," said Blackdove Gallery and Partnerships Manager Lara Binnet.
@Ease 605's 28,000 square feet of space is made up of multiple meetings, events, and conferencing facilities. The Oasis North, Oasis Mid, and Oasis South conference rooms combine to create the 3,070 square feet Oasis Assembly that can host 200 people. These three areas can be sectioned out to offer 700 square feet for 66 guests, 1670 square feet for 100 guests, and 700 feet for 66 guests respectively. Breakout meeting rooms or spaces designed for more intimate events include Bamboo North which boasts 1440 square feet and can host up to 100 guests, Bamboo South with 1000 square feet available for up to 72 guests, and the Maple Boardroom with 380 square feet for 14 guests. The Gallery reception area can host 190 people at a time with 1560 square feet of space to serve catering or convene during a meeting or event. Communal areas include a tenant lounge with powered, meeting desks and seating areas, access to individual private "Cove" drop-in rooms, a respite room, and access to grab & go food and beverage options plus the on-demand service of the Palm Rose Cafe. Two, much-coveted terrace spaces cover more than 4,300 square feet for outdoor convening and/or reprieving.
Ease Hospitality's signature design was developed, in collaboration with award-winning architect David Rockwell and Rockwell Group, throughout the development and inception of the inaugural location @Ease 1345 located at 1345 Avenue of the Americas. The brand standards carry over to @Ease 605, anchored in Biophilic principles and organic materials to promote both wellness and productivity in the working environment. Each location boasts unique standout features of green design and naturally formed elements like heavily veined dark marble in varying shades. From the largest terrarium in the Northeast to the more than 500 square feet of vertical green landscape, the biophilic intent is carried through the material and palette selection. There is no space left uncovered, even special moments like the tenant-only branded "selfie-booths" (private phone booths) are wrapped in themed faux florals and silk roses to remind guests of the importance of balancing both nature and artistic endeavors.
"We started Ease Hospitality to create a true connection with our tenants and guests. @Ease 605 is a testament to meeting a growing need and demonstrates our dedication to adding value to the workplace experience," says Crystal. "We have found, through challenging times, that the blending of the comforts of the physical space and the convenience of the digital landscape allows us to be at ease while we work. Adding the NFT exhibition, we are surging further into the realms of art and of technology to offer a truly unique experience for our guests. Technology changes every day, plants continue to grow and change color in the same fashion, and nothing good stays the same for too long. The Ease culture promotes innovation, adaptation, and communication. We believe we must continue to grow our offerings, our services, and the way we deliver them to our guests to remain at the forefront of hospitality."
Currently open to tenants of 605 3rd Avenue, select guests who have booked meetings and events in both locations, and a small pool of tenant referrals from the property, Ease Hospitality is piloting a VIP Membership Program with the intention to open its doors wider. The membership program will allow the company to host external guests wishing to book a day or weekly pass and grant access to use the tenant lounges, Palm Rose Cafes, meeting facilities, on-demand access to the NFT art exhibition, and more at their @Ease 1345 and @Ease 605 luxury amenities and powered workspaces.
Ease Hospitality is navigating a return to the office at a time when health and safety are of the utmost importance. The Ease team has taken every precaution to ensure a safe and controlled environment for tenants and guests. With a background in operations, Crystal says, "You cannot work well unless you live well, which is why we have undergone WELL certification across the Fisher Brother's portfolio, and continue to carry the message of healthy choices on site all day long as offered through our hospitality services."
As with @Ease 1345, @Ease 605 offers seamless integration and customization of daily programming onsite throughout from the curb of the building to a tenant's desk through the @Ease Workplace app. This app affords tenants a one-touch solution to a streamlined experience in the palm of their hands. Whether a tenant is programming the elevator recall as they arrive from the corner, ordering lunch from the cafe for one or one hundred guests through vertical catering, inquiring about meeting rooms, or looking to book a tailored wellness moment, from personal massage at @Ease 1345 to one-on-one Yoga at @Ease 605, tenants can effortlessly access all offerings through one tap of the workplace tile.
The custom @Ease Workplace app allows for touch-less entry and partners with Kastle Systems to provide virtual security screenings that help limit person-to-person contact. Through the pandemic Fisher was of the first landlords/operators to install commercial photo-hydro ionization units within the HVAC main system to eliminate unwanted VOCs and virtually eradicate airborne viruses including coronavirus, improving overall indoor air quality. The system runs all day and enhances air quality within each @Ease location, while MoonBeam3, @Ease's cleanliness choice technology, harnesses UV rays to disinfect all high-touch surfaces. Hand sanitizing stations with custom branded Palm Rose spread throughout the venue, masks available upon request, and beacons alert managers of densely populated areas allowing for better scheduling of on-demand cleaning and access control of crowds if/when needed. Distinguished, well-appointed, and WELL Certified, the @Ease 605 experience provides a personalized "finishing touch" creating a five-star experience for every meeting, conference, and event.
@Ease 605 is located on the 7th floor at 605 3rd Avenue. For additional information about Ease Hospitality, please visit easehospitality.com or follow @easehospitality on Instagram. To learn more about hosting a meeting, conference, or event, or to inquire about management services please email info@easehospitality.com.
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New polling data released in race for Florida's governor
TALLAHASSEE - The Florida Primaries are just about a month away and the race for governor is at the top of many voters minds.
According to the most recent RealClear Politics poll, former governor Charlie Crist holds a significant lead over Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Nikki Fried in the Democratic gubernatorial primary race by 17 percentage points. If Crist wins the nomination, the same poll shows current Governor Ron DeSantis is ahead by 8 percentage points.
Former Florida Senate President Mike Haridopolos says Crist has the advantage over Fried because he is seen as the more well-known candidate.
"Nikki Fried is going to try and make up some of that ground this week in the first statewide televised debate. She's running as the ‘true liberal.' Charlie Crist is running as the moderate at this point. Remember, he is a former Republican, former independent for that matter. He seems to be the frontrunner."
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However, Haridopolos says that DeSantis is sitting on over $100 million in campaign money and could pretty quickly start defining Crist as someone voters "can't trust."
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Texas vs. Miami (FL): Odds, spread, over/under and other Vegas lines - NCAA Tournament Elite Eight
The No. 2 seed Texas Longhorns (29-8) and No. 5 seed Miami Hurricanes (28-7) will both be vying for a spot in the NCAA Tournament Final Four when they meet on Sunday at T-Mobile Center. The game starts at 5:05 PM.
In this article, you can find odds and spreads for the Texas vs. Miami (FL) matchup across multiple sportsbooks.
Texas vs. Miami (FL) Game Info
- When: Sunday, March 26, 2023 at 5:05 PM ET
- Where: T-Mobile Center in Kansas City, Missouri
- How to Watch on TV: CBS
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Texas vs. Miami (FL) Odds, Spread, Over/Under
See the odds, spread and over/under for this matchup available on several sportsbooks.
Texas vs. Miami (FL) Betting Trends
- Texas has covered 19 times in 37 games with a spread this season.
- The Longhorns and their opponents have combined to go over the point total 17 out of 37 times this season.
- Miami (FL) has covered 20 times in 34 chances against the spread this year.
- A total of 16 Hurricanes games this season have hit the over.
Texas Futures Odds
- Odds to win the national championship: +360
- In terms of its odds to win the national championship (+360), Texas is third-best in the country. It is two spots below that, fifth-best, according to computer rankings.
- In terms of their national championship odds, the Longhorns have had the 74th-biggest change this season, improving from +2200 at the start to +360.
- Texas has a 21.7% chance of winning the national championship, based on its moneyline odds.
Miami (FL) Futures Odds
- Odds to win the national championship: +1100
- In terms of their national championship odds, the Hurricanes have had the 53rd-biggest change this season, improving from +10000 at the beginning to +1100.
- Based on its moneyline odds, Miami (FL) has an 8.3% chance of winning the national championship.
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NEW YORK , June 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Attention Digital Turbine, Inc. ("Digital Turbine") (NASDAQ: APPS) shareholders:
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(KRON) — Newly unsealed court records reveal more about why a Pasadena doctor and father of two drove his family off a cliff at Devils Slide in January.
Dharmesh Patel, 41, his wife, and their children aged 4 and 7 were heading south on the Highway 1 when their car plunged over the side of a cliff and fell more than 200 feet to the water’s edge. Miraculously the entire family survived, though they each suffered injuries.
The Patel family had to be extricated from the vehicle by emergency services, and authorities said Patel’s wife was screaming that he had driven them over the cliff on purpose, court records show.
Court documents say that while aboard a rescue helicopter, Patel’s wife told officers, “He drove off. He’s depressed. He’s a doctor. He said he was going to drive off the cliff. He purposely drove off.”
San Mateo County District Attorney Steven Wagstaffe tells KRON4 that multiple people heard her statements, “There were multiple emergency people there who heard the statements as well as the CHP officer.”
Court documents show that Patel told a different story. He says he moved the Tesla to the dirt path to check the tire air pressure.
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Patel was arrested for the crash before he was even released from Stanford Medical Center, where he and the rest of his family were treated for their injuries. Patel was booked into San Mateo County Jail.
In February, the court filed Confidential Criminal Protective Orders against Patel, which bar him from having contact with a specific person. Because the protective order is confidential, it is unclear who Patel is ordered to stay away from.
Later that month, Patel’s attorneys filed a motion to reduce his bail amount, as he is currently being held without bail. That motion was denied along with a request for release.
Patel has been charged with three counts of attempted murder with enhancements for the injuries he caused to his wife and daughter. He has filed a not guilty plea with the court.
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Cardinal Sean O’Malley called Friday for immigration policy reform and said Catholic Charities of Boston is ready to help after nearly 50 migrants from Venezuela were flown by Florida Governor Ron DeSantis to Martha’s Vineyard without notice two days earlier.
“Our common humanity is the lens through which our response to immigrants and refugees must be judged,” the Roman Catholic archbishop of Boston said in a statement. “Pope Francis has made the plight of immigrants and refugees a constant theme of his pontificate. The Holy Father’s witness, in word and deed, has been based on understanding immigrants and refugees as pilgrims forced by socio-economic conditions, human rights abuses, and the climate crisis to leave their homes in search of safety, security and stability for themselves and their families.”
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On Friday, the Venezuelan immigrants traveled from Martha’s Vineyard to Joint Base Cape Cod in Bourne, which Governor Charlie Baker’s office said was being offered as temporary shelter for them.
O’Malley thanked Baker for providing housing for the migrants. The cardinal said immigration policy is a longstanding moral, political, and legal issue that the state and the nation have delayed too long in resolving.
“This week the humanity and vulnerability which immigrants and refugees share has come home to us in Massachusetts,” he said. “The Venezuelan refugees have come from a situation of enormous oppression and suffering in their own country.”
In response, he said, the “citizens of Martha’s Vineyard have shown us all how common humanity motivates generosity and effective kindness. I commend young and old for their example and effective response.”
O’Malley said Catholic Charities of Boston had notified him that the organization is ready to work with government officials in helping immigrants who come to Massachusetts.
“Not only Venezuelans, but Haitians and other Latin Americans are caught up in the crushing emergency of the U.S. southern border,” he said. “When non-profit agencies can partner with civil authorities, people at risk will find welcome, support and space to organize their lives.”
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O’Malley has a long history of ministering to immigrants and advocating for reforms.
In 2017, in response to executive orders from then-president Donald Trump that clamped down on refugee resettlement and immigration, O’Malley sent a letter to parishes stressing the church’s support for immigrants and refugees and calling on Catholics to heed Pope Francis’s warnings against “the globalization of indifference.”
In 2014, O’Malley led a delegation of nine American bishops to Nogales, Ariz., on the US/Mexico border, where the cardinal told the Globe that defending immigrant rights is “another pro-life issue,” indicating that it is a vital concern involving the church’s teaching on the sacredness of human life.
Immigrant rights have become a major policy area for the US Conference of Catholic Bishops, where O’Malley continues to be a leading voice on the issue.
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EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — The New York Giants expect punter Jamie Gillan to be back at practice in a couple of days once a passport issue in the United Kingdom is resolved.
Gillan, who was born in Scotland, was forced to remain in the U.K. after the Giants’ 27-22 win over the Green Bay Packers in London on Sunday.
Gillan is in his first season with the Giants (4-1). He has punted 21 times for a 51-yard average with a 41.6-yard net.
Being a punter, Gillan could easily practice only one day this week and be ready for Sunday’s home game against the Baltimore Ravens (3-2).
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KNOXVILLE, Tenn., Oct. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Magnum Venus Products (MVP), a global manufacturer of fluid movement and production solutions for industrial applications, introduces a new technical service solution called CARE. Powered by MVP, CARE is an innovative solution to technical service with a scalable range of offerings, from vending and scanning solutions to full-time on-site support.
CARE was established to reduce manufacturing downtime by creating consistent parts availability and delivering regular maintenance on MVP equipment. The program offers a variety of customizable solutions to meet each customer's specific needs with flat rate monthly fees for labor and parts. More uptime is every manufacturer's goal, and CARE was designed to eliminate roadblocks like parts availability, labor shortages, and improper equipment maintenance.
CARE's name represents its core values of collaborative, accessible, reliable, and experienced. MVP is renowned for its technical service and customer support, with many of the CARE technicians equipped with decades of industry experience. "The purpose of CARE is to make our customers better at what they already do so well," says Bruce Ott, Director of Customer Experience for MVP. "With CARE, MVP customers will be able to focus more on improving their product and less on equipment maintenance and downtime."
MVP is pleased to partner with AutoCrib, a top-of-the-line automated inventory control systems provider to offer industrial vending solutions for MVP parts. These systems reduce purchasing complexity and stocking issues on critical spare parts and ensure genuine OEM products for maintaining MVP equipment to factory standards. "We are excited to bring Autocrib's world-class industrial vending systems to MVP customers," Ott says. "The partnership of CARE and Autocrib will ensure quality and accuracy and bring significant return on investment in very short payback periods."
Magnum Venus Products (MVP) is a global manufacturer of fluid movement and production solutions for industrial applications in composites and adhesives markets. MVP collaborates with its customers to offer tailored production solutions to meter, mix, dispense, and apply materials. For over 80 years, MVP has been a leading equipment provider for the marine, infrastructure, pool and bath, oil & gas, transportation, aerospace, and wind industries. Learn more at mvpind.com.
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At the start of 2022, the political consensus was Democrats were toast. Inflation was at record highs, President Joe Biden’s approval numbers were slumping and precedent pointed to odds heavily stacked against the party that held the White House in the November midterms.
Nine months later, inflation is still high, Biden’s ratings remain subpar and the history books are unchanged. Yet the chatter among pundits and party strategists now centers on whether the Democrats’ might avoid a rout this fall — or even, improbably, keep their hold of Congress.
The narrative may flip once, or a few times, more during this nine-week sprint to the general election that customarily begins in earnest after Labor Day. While conventional wisdom often churns during the campaign season, the state of play is particularly enigmatic in this unsettled political moment.
Since the last national vote in 2020, the country has endured, among other things, an attack on the U.S. Capitol, an ugly withdrawal from a 20-year war in Afghanistan, the reversal of Roe v. Wade and an FBI search of a former president’s home. There have been the continuing horrors of mass shootings in schools, supermarkets, and even a 4th of July parade. And the COVID-19 pandemic, while waning from the political forefront, still weighs on the nation’s physical and mental state.
Polarization has turned personal, as a recent Pew report found Democrats and Republicans increasingly view people in opposite parties as immoral and dishonest. Faith in the country’s institutions, such as the presidency and the Supreme Court, has hit a record low average, according to Gallup. Nearly 6 in 10 of American voters in a New York Times/Siena College poll said the country’s system of government needs to be majorly reformed or completely replaced.
“It feels really fragile right now. To me, that’s what is unprecedented about this moment,” said Christopher Ojeda, a UC Merced political scientist who researches how politics affects mental health. “People are really wondering — is this democratic experiment going to keep working as we move towards the 2024 election?”
All of which is to say, it’s weird out there.
By traditional metrics, Democrats remain disadvantaged. In the post-World War II era, the president’s party has lost House seats in every midterm election except in 1998 (during President Clinton’s impeachment, widely seen as GOP overreach) and 2002 (in the aftermath of 9/11). The Senate is only slightly friendlier, with the ruling party avoiding losses five times in the last 19 midterm cycles.
Republicans are in prime position after redistricting, needing to flip only five seats to capture the House majority. And voters’ pessimism on the erratic economy — in which hiring is strong but inflation is at a four-decade-high — advantages the GOP.
“The numbers and fundamentals don’t lie,” said Matt Gorman, a GOP strategist and former communications director of the National Republican Congressional Committee, which works to elect Republicans to the House. He pointed to Biden’s approval rating, which still averages in the low 40s, as “the one number above all others that I’m looking at.”
Still, election prognosticators have recently recalibrated their views, churning out analyses that GOP control of the House is “no longer a foregone conclusion” and “the Senate majority is up for grabs.”
Recent polls have shown some movement in Democrats’ favor. Since mid-August, they’ve claimed a slight edge, on average, when voters are asked which party they will back in congressional elections this fall, after trailing Republicans for the entirety of 2022. In pivotal Senate races, Democratic candidates have largely outpolled their opponents, and while the House is a stronger playing field for Republicans, forecasters have revised downward the number of seats the GOP could likely pick up.
Those shifts are attributed to several factors, including Democrats’ recent legislative success and steadily dropping gas prices. But none loom quite as large as the Supreme Court’s decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization. The ruling, released in late June, overturned Roe, which for the last 50 years had guaranteed a federal right to abortion. It set off a ripple of sweeping bans in conservative states, including ones that make no exceptions for cases of rape, incest or threats to the mother’s life.
Prior to the decision, abortion had generally been a bigger motivator for those who oppose it and the issue had ranked low in polls on voters priorities, lagging behind economic concerns. But in five special elections held since Dobbs, Democrats won a higher vote percentage than Biden did in those districts in 2020, and in Kansas, abortion rights supporters decisively defeated an anti-abortion constitutional amendment — fueling the sense of an electoral earthquake.
A dramatic spike in new voter registration among women foreshadowed the surprise Kansas vote, said Tom Bonier, the CEO of the Democratic political data firm TargetSmart. He since has seen women make up surging numbers of new registrants in battleground states such as Wisconsin, Michigan and Pennsylvania. While newcomers constitute a small percentage of voters, he said those trends could reflect the intense reaction to Dobbs from the electorate overall.
“I’ve gone from surprised that we’re seeing these unprecedented numbers in registration and turnout to a point where I would be surprised if we don’t look back and see Dobbs as an inflection point,” Bonier said. “I do think it is that type of before and after moment where everything changed.”
Ken Spain, a Republican strategist and former spokesman for the House GOP campaign arm, agreed that Dobbs roused lethargic Democrats, but said it’s often the case that disaffected base voters come home to their party as the midterms near.
“The question is, is this the consolidation that would normally take place post-Labor Day happening earlier? Or is there a fundamental shift in the trajectory of the election?” he said. “I don’t think anybody knows the answer to that.”
While the landscape still favors his party, Spain said, the GOP has hampered itself by not keeping a relentless focus on Biden.
“Republicans today have not done a very good job of making this a referendum election and tying Democratic candidates to the president,” he said.
The missed opportunity is partially of the GOP’s own making. In key battleground states such as Pennsylvania and Arizona, Republican primary voters picked political novices for Senate who had embraced hardline positions. Those candidates have struggled to pivot to a more moderate general electorate, drawing the focus to themselves instead of Biden and their Democratic opponents.
“Candidate quality still matters in a deeply polarized electorate,” said Shana Kushner Gadarian, a professor of political science at Syracuse University. “The party who wants to win is going to run more moderate candidates.”
The GOP also strains to keep the spotlight on Biden when another political leader — Trump — continues to command attention. His myriad legal battles, including the FBI search of Mar-a-Lago for classified documents, and the ongoing hearings on the effort to overturn the 2020 election and the Jan. 6, 2021, assault on the Capitol, are constant reminders of the volatile politics of the Trump era.
Biden, meanwhile, appears to be receding in people’s minds; a recent Pew Research Center poll found that nearly half of registered voters said Biden will not be much of a factor when they cast their ballot, compared to 31% who think of their midterm vote as a sign of opposition to Biden and 19% whose vote signals support. Those seeing Biden as a nonfactor went up 11 points in August, compared to five months ago.
In 2018, 60%, said Trump was a factor in their vote — 37% against him and 23% for him, Pew’s numbers showed.
Biden’s decreasing significance in determining how people vote is “pretty unusual...especially in this era, when the president is so dominant in terms of policy,” said Carroll Doherty, Pew’s director of political research.
Surveys have sent other idiosyncratic signals, tilting more favorably towards Democrats even as overwhelming majorities continue to say the country is on the wrong track. A Wall Street Journal poll last week found Biden’s approval rating has ticked up to 45%, while the generic congressional ballot has swung eight points in the Democrats’ direction since March — all while just a quarter of respondents said the nation is headed in the right direction. | https://www.ourmidland.com/news/article/Democrats-energy-over-Roe-blunts-GOP-advantage-17422948.php | 2022-09-06 22:11:32 | 1 | https://www.ourmidland.com/news/article/Democrats-energy-over-Roe-blunts-GOP-advantage-17422948.php |
VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Francis says he hasn’t considered issuing norms to regulate future papal resignations and plans to continue for as long as he can as bishop of Rome, despite a wave of criticism from some top-ranking conservative cardinals and bishops about his papal priorities.
In his first interview since the Dec. 31 death of retired Pope Benedict XVI, Francis addressed his critics, his health and the next phase of his pontificate, which marks its 10th anniversary in March without Benedict’s shadow in the background.
Francis’ comments, delivered Tuesday at the Vatican hotel where he lives, came at a particularly difficult time, as the pontiff navigates conservative opposition to his insistence on making the Catholic Church a more welcoming, inclusive place — criticism that he attributed to the equivalent of a 10-year itch of his papacy.
“You prefer that they don’t criticize, for the sake of tranquility,” Francis told The Associated Press. “But I prefer that they do it because that means there’s freedom to speak.”
Some commentators believe Francis might be freer to maneuver now following Benedict’s death. Others suggest that any sort of ecclesial peace that had reigned was over and that Francis is now more exposed to critics, deprived of the moderating influence Benedict played in keeping the conservative Catholic fringe at bay.
Francis acknowledged the knives were out, but seemed almost sanguine about it.
“I wouldn’t relate it to Benedict, but because of the wear-and-tear of a government of 10 years,” Francis said of his critics. He reasoned that his election was initially greeted with a sense of “surprise” about a South American pope. Then came discomfort “when they started to see my flaws and didn’t like them,” he said of his critics.
“The only thing I ask is that they do it to my face because that’s how we all grow, right?” he added.
The pontiff, meanwhile, said he was in good shape, that a slight bone fracture in his knee from a fall had healed without surgery and was ready to get on with his agenda.
“I’m in good health. For my age, I’m normal,” the 86-year-old pontiff said, though he revealed that diverticulosis, or bulges in his intestinal wall, had “returned.” Francis had 33 centimeters (13 inches) of his large intestine removed in 2021 because of what the Vatican said was inflammation that caused a narrowing of his colon.
“I might die tomorrow, but it’s under control. I’m in good health,” he said with his typical wry sense of humor.
Speculation about Francis’ health and the future of his pontificate has only risen following the death of Benedict, whose 2013 resignation marked a turning point for the Catholic Church since he was the first pontiff in six centuries to retire.
Francis praised Benedict as an “old-fashioned gentleman,” and said of his death: “I lost a dad.”
“For me, he was a security. In the face of a doubt, I would ask for the car and go to the monastery and ask,” he said of his visits to Benedict’s retirement home for counsel. “I lost a good companion.”
Some cardinals and canon lawyers have said the Vatican must issue norms to regulate future papal retirements to prevent the few hiccups that occurred during Benedict’s unexpectedly long retirement, during which he remained a point of reference for some conservatives and traditionalists who refused to recognize Francis’ legitimacy.
From the name Benedict chose (pope emeritus) to the (white) cassock he wore to his occasional public remarks (on priestly celibacy and sex abuse), these commentators said norms must make clear there is only one reigning pope for the sake of the unity of the church.
Francis said issuing such norms hadn’t even occurred to him.
“I’m telling you the truth,” he said, adding that the Vatican needed more experience with papal retirements before setting out to “regularize or regulate” them.
Francis has said Benedict “opened the door” to future resignations, and that he too would consider stepping down. He repeated Tuesday that if he were to resign he’d be called the bishop emeritus of Rome and would live in the residence for retired priests in the diocese of Rome.
Francis said Benedict’s decision to live in a converted monastery in the Vatican Gardens was a “good intermediate solution,” but that future retired popes might want to do things differently.
“He was still ‘enslaved’ as a pope, no?” Francis said. “Of the vision of a pope, of a system. ‘Slave’ in the good sense of the word: In that he wasn’t completely free, as he would have liked to have returned to his Germany and continued studying theology.”
By one calculation, Benedict’s death removes the main obstacle to Francis resigning, since the prospect of two pensioner popes was never an option. But Francis said Benedict’s death hadn’t altered his calculations. “It didn’t even occur to me to write a will,” he said.
As for his own near-term future, Francis emphasized his role as “bishop of Rome” as opposed to pontiff and said of his plans: “Continue being bishop, bishop of Rome in communion with all the bishops of the world.” He said he wanted to put to rest the concept of the papacy as a power player or papal “court.”
Francis also addressed the criticism from cardinals and bishops that burst into public in the weeks since Benedict’s death, saying it’s unpleasant — “like a rash that bothers you a bit” — but that is better than keeping it under wraps. Francis has been attacked for years by conservatives and traditionalists who object to his priorities of social justice issues such as poverty, migration and the environment.
“If it’s not like this, there would be a dictatorship of distance, as I call it, where the emperor is there and no one can tell him anything. No, let them speak because … criticism helps you to grow and improve things,” he said.
The first salvo in the latest wave of attacks came from Benedict’s longtime secretary, Archbishop Georg Gaenswein, who revealed the bad blood that accumulated over the last 10 years in a tell-all memoir published in the days after Benedict’s funeral.
In one of the most explosive sections, Gaenswein revealed that Benedict learned by reading the Vatican daily newspaper L’Osservatore Romano that Francis had reversed one of the former pope’s most significant liturgical decisions and re-imposed restrictions on celebrating the Old Latin Mass.
A few days later, the Vatican was rattled anew by the death of another conservative stalwart, Cardinal George Pell, and revelations that Pell was the author of a devastating memorandum that circulated last year that called the Francis pontificate a “disaster” and a “catastrophe.”
The memo, which was initially published under the pseudonym “Demos,” listed what it considered problems in the Vatican under Francis, from its precarious finances to the pontiff’s preaching style, and issued bullet points for what a future pope should do to fix them.
Francis acknowledged Pell’s criticism but still sang his praises for having been his “right-hand man” on reforming the Vatican’s finances as his first economy minister.
“Even though they say he criticized me, fine, he has the right. Criticism is a human right,” Francis said. But he added: “He was a great guy. Great.” | https://www.binghamtonhomepage.com/news/international/ap-the-ap-interview-pope-on-health-critics-and-future-papacy/ | 2023-01-25 19:29:09 | 1 | https://www.binghamtonhomepage.com/news/international/ap-the-ap-interview-pope-on-health-critics-and-future-papacy/ |
FORMER GLOBAL PRESIDENT OF COTY LUXURY AND L'ORÉAL SENIOR EXECUTIVE TO LEAD FRAGRANCE BRAND DURING ITS NEXT CHAPTER OF GROWTH
NEW YORK, March 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- NEST New York, a leading fragrance lifestyle brand, announced the appointment of Edgar Huber as Chief Executive Officer, effective March 1. Huber brings to NEST more than 30 years of executive leadership experience at several leading consumer products companies managing some of the most recognizable brand names in global beauty, apparel, and lifestyle.
Huber most recently served as Global Chief Commercial Officer of Consumer Beauty, Luxury, and Professional Beauty Products at Coty, Inc., and, prior to that, as President of Coty Luxury, during which time the company became the worldwide leader in prestige fragrances. Before joining Coty, Huber served as President and CEO of the iconic American lifestyle brand Lands' End from 2011 to 2015. Beginning in 1992, he worked at L'Oréal for more than 15 years in various brand and market leadership positions managing a portfolio of global beauty brands that included Lancôme, Kiehl's Since 1851, YSL Beauty, Giorgio Armani Cosmetics, Ralph Lauren Fragrances, and Viktor & Rolf. Huber started his career at Mars, Inc.
"I am very excited to join NEST New York and partner with its Founder Laura Slatkin, the talented NEST team, and lead investor groups North Castle Partners and Eurazeo to expand this beautiful brand to its full global potential," said Edgar Huber. "As a longtime admirer and customer of the brand, I have had my eye on it for many years. NEST has become a deeply beloved, sought-after brand that is uniquely positioned in the fragrance market to attract and delight new customers all over the world."
"To say that I feel privileged and honored to welcome Edgar Huber as NEST's next CEO is a broad understatement," said Laura Slatkin, Founder and Executive Chairman of NEST New York. "Edgar is a strategic and highly respected business leader whose impressive experience, global gravitas, and proven track record will surely put NEST on the fast track to achieving our ambitious growth plan. I am very much looking forward to partnering closely with Edgar as we embark on this journey together."
Huber succeeds Maria Dempsey who served as CEO of NEST since January 2019 and departs the company for a new opportunity. Commenting on Dempsey's tenure as CEO, Slatkin said, "I am very grateful to have had the experience of working with Maria Dempsey. Under her leadership, company revenues more than doubled and NEST became a stronger, more profitable brand with an enviable company culture in which our employees feel supported, appreciated, and inspired. I wish her all the best in her future endeavors."
"We are thrilled to partner with Edgar who brings his extraordinary experience and capabilities to the NEST organization as we execute on a shared vision to grow the brand into an international fragrance powerhouse," said Hemanshu Patel, Partner at North Castle Partners. "He is highly regarded as a values-based leader who we believe complements Laura and the existing team extremely well."
Huber is a Senior Advisor at Blackstone Group and a Board Director at Supergoop! He earned a Master of Business Administration from Wirtschaftsuniversität Wien (Vienna University of Economics and Business), Vienna, Austria, and holds management-related certificates from the HEC Paris International Management Program, the INSEAD and CEDEP General Management Program, and the Senior Leadership Program at Harvard Business School. Huber lives in the New York City area with his wife and daughter.
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ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — Annual inflation in Turkey continued to rise in October, official figures showed Thursday, pushing the price of essential goods higher and amplifying a cost-of-living crisis in the country.
Consumer prices rose to 85.51% in October from a year earlier, and by 3.54% from the previous month, the Turkish Statistical Institute said.
The inflation rate was the highest in 24 years.
Experts, however, maintain that inflation is much higher than the official figures. The independent Inflation Research Group on Thursday put the annual rate at 185%.
While the pandemic and Russia’s invasion of Ukraine have stoked inflation around the world, economists believe that inflation in Turkey was fueled by President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s belief that high borrowing costs lead to higher prices. Traditional economic thinking says that raising rates helps reign in inflation.
Last month, Turkey’s central bank slashed interest rates for the third month in a row — down to 10.5% — in line with Erdogan’s economic views. The Turkish president has signaled more rate cuts to bring the key interest rate to single digits.
In contrast, central banks around the world have been aggressively raising rates to fight soaring inflation.
On Wednesday, Erdogan who stands for reelection in a vote next year, defended his economic policies saying he expected his model — which prioritizes growth, investments, employment and exports — to “bear fruit” and be emulated by others.
“While the whole world … is struggling with the highest inflation figures of the last 60, 70 years, the wheels of our country’s economy are turning,” Erdogan said.
“Many institutions, individuals and organizations — from the United Nations to many economists — agree with the cause-and-effect relationship we have established between inflation and interest rates,” Erdogan said. “After the new year, you will see the world … lower interest rates.” | https://www.yourbasin.com/business/ap-yearly-inflation-in-turkey-rises-to-new-24-year-high-of-85/ | 2022-11-03 21:19:21 | 0 | https://www.yourbasin.com/business/ap-yearly-inflation-in-turkey-rises-to-new-24-year-high-of-85/ |
Homeowner equipment caused California wine country fire
By DON THOMPSON
Associated Press
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) - In a long-awaited report, state investigators said Thursday that a 2017 wildfire that killed 22 people in Northern California wine country was caused by a private electrical system, not equipment belonging to embattled Pacific Gas & Electric Corp.
The state firefighting agency concluded that the blaze started next to a residence. It did not find any violations of state law.
"I eliminated all other causes for the Tubbs Fire, with the exception of an electrical caused fire originating from an unknown event affecting privately owned conductor or equipment," CalFire Battalion Chief John Martinez wrote in his report.
Some details about the property, including its owner and address, were blacked out of the report. It said the Napa County property about 3 miles (5 kilometers) north of Calistoga was built in 1946 on about 10.5 acres with a wine cellar, pool and several outbuildings.
PG&E previously identified the owner of the Napa County compound as Ann Zink. In court filings, the utility said Zink had a private system to carry power to other buildings as well as equipment such as a water pump and water storage tank.
Efforts to reach her Thursday were unsuccessful.
PG&E previously said it plans to file for bankruptcy protection next week, citing $30 billion in potential damages from lawsuits linking its equipment to other deadly blazes for which it has been determined to be at fault.
The company said in a statement that despite Thursday's finding, it "still faces extensive litigation, significant potential liabilities and a deteriorating financial situation."
Gov. Gavin Newson said his office believes that more than half of PG&E's expected damages stemmed from the wine country fire.
Newsom said his goal is to make sure victims are made whole, that the state has "safe, reliable and affordable service," and that ratepayers "are not paying the price of the neglect" by PG&E established in past wildfires.
"I imagine you're going to hear a lot of folks questioning aspects of this and they're going to be concerned and filled with some anxiety," he said. "I can't tell you what we can do in those circumstances because that's a question for lawyers, judges and potentially juries, and prospects of mediators and settlement."
Legal experts say a determination that PG&E equipment was not to blame for the wildfire will probably not stop it from going ahead with its planned bankruptcy.
The company still faces billions of dollars in potential damages from other wildfires, including the Paradise fire in November that took at least 86 lives and became the deadliest on record in the U.S. in the past century.
Bankruptcy would also give the company space to formulate a plan to prevent its equipment from causing more catastrophic fires in the future.
Michael Kelly, an attorney for victims of the fire, said the findings wouldn't have much effect on the lawsuits he has filed.
"We're going to stick by our guns," Kelly said, adding that there are still questions about why PG&E didn't cut power to the area despite a high fire danger. He said there is also evidence that contradicts the findings of state fire investigators.
Trading of PG&E Corp. stock was halted twice after news about the cause of the fire prompted a surge of buy orders. Once trading resumed, the price rocketed up, closing up $5.96, or nearly 75 percent, at $13.35 a share.
Just because a private electric line caused the wine country fire does not let the utility off the hook for the role of its equipment in other devastating fires, said state Sen. Bill Dodd, a Napa Democrat and frequent critic of PG&E.
"This underscores the idea that we all have a role to play in wildfire prevention," Dodd said in a statement.
PG&E said in a Jan. 2 court filing that it believed a handyman performing unlicensed electrical work started the wine country fire at the Zink property. The utility said it had no responsibility to maintain or inspect the private system.
Zink, 91, told The San Francisco Chronicle in 2017 that her house was unoccupied at the time of the fire and she was at her other home in Riverside County when the blaze began.
In Thursday's report, one witness reported seeing a transformer explode. Another reported seeing the fire approach a PG&E power pole.
One witness, Charlie Brown Jr. of Calistoga, said the electrical wiring leading from Zink's property had not been used in years.
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Associated Press writers Janie Har, Jocelyn Gecker, Sudhin Thanawala and Juliet Williams in San Francisco contributed to this report.
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BEIRUT (AP) — Two newly elected Lebanese lawmakers, including an activist who had pledged to fight corruption, lost their parliament seats on Thursday following an appeals process before the country's constitutional council.
Ramy Finge, a dentist and pro-democracy activist from the northern city of Tripoli, was among 13 independent candidates who had won seats in Lebanon's parliamentary elections last May, unseating opponents from Lebanon's traditional parties.
The decision of the Lebanese Constitutional Council to revoke his seat followed an appeal claiming the initial vote count in his favor was inaccurate. The council revoked Finge's win and returned his seat to his opponent and long-time legislator Faisal Karami.
Karami is a close ally of the Iran-backed militant Hezbollah group and Syrian President Bashar Assad. Thursday's council decision adds another legislator to a multi-party coalition backed by Hezbollah.
Under Lebanon’s political system, opponents who run against a candidate can later appeal before the council. Local and international elections monitors say they had documented cases of fraud in the May elections, as well as vote-buying and at times violence.
The decision comes as Lebanon's newly elected — but still deeply divided — parliament has been unable to elect a new president after President Michel Aoun’s term ended last month.
Finge has supported Michel Mouawad for president, a candidate backed by traditional parties close to the United States and Gulf Arab countries and a firm Hezbollah opponent.
The tiny Mediterranean nation of Lebanon is in the throes of an economic crisis that has impoverished about three-quarters of its population of 6 million, and a political crisis that has left it without a president and only a caretaker government with limited functions.
In May, Finge told The Associated Press that he hoped to “dismantle this corrupt ruling class” in parliament, and alongside other independent counterparts pull Lebanon out of its economic mire.
Mark Daou, another independent parliamentarian, paid tribute to Finge after his unseating and described him in a tweet as a “responsible and serious representative.”
“We will stand by your side and stay together on all fronts,” Daou said.
The constitutional council also on Thursday unseated Firas Salloum, a lawmaker from northern Lebanon and the country's Alawite minority. He was replaced by pro-reformist candidate Haidar Nasser, who filed the appeal after the elections. | https://www.sfgate.com/news/article/Lebanese-reformist-another-lawmaker-lose-17608581.php | 2022-11-24 15:20:26 | 1 | https://www.sfgate.com/news/article/Lebanese-reformist-another-lawmaker-lose-17608581.php |
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Internet Explorer is finally headed out to pasture.
As of Wednesday, Microsoft will no longer support the once-dominant browser that legions of web surfers loved to hate — and a few still claim to adore. The 27-year-old application now joins BlackBerry phones, dial-up modems and Palm Pilots in the dustbin of tech history.
IE’s demise was not a surprise. A year ago, Microsoft said that it was putting an end to Internet Explorer on June 15, 2022, pushing users to its Edge browser, which was launched in 2015.
The company made clear then it was time to move on.
“Not only is Microsoft Edge a faster, more secure and more modern browsing experience than Internet Explorer, but it is also able to address a key concern: compatibility for older, legacy websites and applications,” Sean Lyndersay, general manager of Microsoft Edge Enterprise, wrote in a May 2021 blog post.
Users marked Explorer’s passing on Twitter, with some referring to it as a “bug-ridden, insecure POS” or the “top browser for installing other browsers.” For others it was a moment for 90′s nostalgia memes, while The Wall Street Journal quoted a 22-year-old who was sad to see IE go.
Microsoft released the first version of Internet Explorer in 1995, the antediluvian era of web surfing dominated by the first widely popular browser, Netscape Navigator. Its launch signaled the beginning of the end of Navigator: Microsoft went on to tie IE and its ubiquitous Windows operating system together so tightly that many people simply used it by default instead of Navigator.
The Justice Department sued Microsoft in 1997, saying it violated an earlier consent decree by requiring computer makers to use its browser as a condition of using Windows. It eventually agreed to settle the antitrust battle in 2002 over its use of its Windows monopoly to squash competitors. It also tangled with European regulators who said that tying Internet Explorer to Windows gave it an unfair advantage over rivals such as Mozilla’s Firefox, Opera and Google’s Chrome.
Users, meanwhile, complained that IE was slow, prone to crashing and vulnerable to hacks. IE’s market share, which in the early 2000s was over 90%, began to fade as users found more appealing alternatives.
Today, the Chrome browser dominates with roughly a 65% share of the worldwide browser market, followed by Apple’s Safari with 19%, according to internet analytics company Statcounter. IE’s heir, Edge, lags with about 4%, just ahead of Firefox. | https://www.yourbasin.com/news/national-news/so-long-internet-explorer-the-browser-is-finally-retiring/ | 2022-06-15 03:21:00 | 1 | https://www.yourbasin.com/news/national-news/so-long-internet-explorer-the-browser-is-finally-retiring/ |
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — The wife of an off-duty police officer killed during a North Carolina mass shooting recalled Saturday how she tried to save him after he was shot.
“I’m glad you were still with me long enough so that I could kiss your skin while it was still warm,” Jasmin Torres said at the memorial service for Gabriel Torres, 29. “While I could still feel the pulse of your heart.”
Torres, a Raleigh police officer and former U.S. Marine, was inside his personal vehicle and about to leave for work when authorities said he was shot by a 15-year-old boy wearing camouflage clothing and firing a shotgun.
Police said the teenager killed five people, including his older brother, during the Oct. 13 rampage in the Hedingham neighborhood and along a nearby walking trail. While authorities continue to search for a motive, North Carolina’s capital city was still reeling days later — and paying tribute to those who had died.
Speaking at Cross Assembly Church in Raleigh, Jasmin Torres recalled flashes of her husband’s final moments.
“Finding you wounded with your life slipping away is a pain too hard to deal with,” she said.
She added: “I gave my all to try and save you. I’m sorry if I scared you. I didn’t know I could scream that loud.”
Jasmin Torres recalled the times she and her husband had spent apart from each other over the years, including during his deployments as a Marine and then working nights as a police officer.
“I am so, so, so, proud of you,” his wife said. “You were so dedicated to your work. I had to beg you to use your time off. Your night shifts were hard — it created distance — but we got through it.”
Raleigh Police Chief Estella Patterson said Torres often checked in on the fellow officers he had trained with at the police academy.
“Always making sure that they and their families were okay,” the chief said. “I’m told he always had an extra something on hand, whether it was a pair of socks, a T-shirt, an extra flashlight or an extra few dollars to share if someone was in need.”
The highlight of Torres’s day, Patterson said, was cooking dinner for Jasmin and their daughter Layla before work.
“He has left an example to each of us of what the world needs more of — not those running away from the challenges of the profession and the inherent dangers,” the chief said. “But those running in, protecting against the forces that prey and hate; those that divide and destroy.”
Not long after U.S. Marines folded up the American flag that was draped over Torres’s coffin, friends and family of another shooting victim, Susan Karnatz, filled the sanctuary of North Raleigh Presbyterian Church, The News & Observer reported.
Glass panes in the church’s ceiling offered glimpses of the natural world that Karnatz loved and whose beauty led to her belief in God in her teenage years, Pastor Lisa Hebacker said during the service.
Karnatz, 49, was killed while running on the trail. An avid runner, she had completed the Boston Marathon four times. She had paused her early career as a school psychologist to home-school her three boys, The News & Observer reported.
“And now I wonder what her life might teach us, even through her death,” Hebacker said. “I am sure — sure — that the circumstances surrounding Sue’s death teach us that the world still has an awful lot to learn about love.”
A memorial is also expected in coming days for Mary Marshall, 34, a Navy veteran who was walking her dog when she was killed. She had planned to get married later this month.
Another victim was Nicole Connors, shot while talking to a neighbor on her porch. She was the matriarch of her extended family and her funeral is scheduled for Thursday in Dayton, Ohio, according to the Dayton Daily News.
A memorial was held Thursday for James Thompson, 16, the older brother of the 15-year-old who police say carried out the shootings. A basketball jersey had been placed atop James Thompson’s coffin.
He was “just getting to that age when the whole world was opening up for him,” Jeff Roberts, senior pastor of Trinity Baptist Church, said during the service.
The shooting suspect was identified by his parents as Austin Thompson. Police said they believe he fired shots at officers and that multiple officers returned fire before he was arrested. He remains in critical condition, according to a report released by police on Thursday.
The parents released a statement that they are “overcome with grief” and saw no warning signs that “Austin was capable of doing anything like this.”
His mother said Wednesday that he was moved to a pediatric ICU unit. The top local prosecutor has said she will seek to charge the youth as an adult. | https://www.wric.com/news/u-s-world/ap-wife-recalls-trying-to-save-officer-killed-in-mass-shooting/ | 2022-10-23 11:42:24 | 0 | https://www.wric.com/news/u-s-world/ap-wife-recalls-trying-to-save-officer-killed-in-mass-shooting/ |
Tribal police enforce curfew after attempted armed break-in at Menominee Indian High School
KESHENA, Wis. (WBAY) - The Menominee Indian School District shortened sports practices and tribal police are enforcing a 9 P.M. curfew for juveniles after an attempted break-in at Menominee Indian High School Tuesday night.
The school district says security photos show the person was carrying what appeared to be an assault rifle and a handgun. They were on the high school campus for a long period of time overnight and damage was found to the outside buildings.
Menominee Tribal Police inspected the building and the grounds, and the school district made sure students were safe at school Wednesday morning.
Sports practices were adjusted so student-athletes will get home before dark and there will be an increased police presence around the school. Students and families are advised “to not come to the high school for any reason” Wednesday night.
The person, believed to be male, was dressed in dark clothing, including shorts and a black hoodie which had a logo on the back with a prominent skull.
Anyone with information that could help investigators should call tribal police at (715) 799-3881.
The police department says you shouldn’t try to apprehend or even approach someone who is suspicious. Observe as much as you can to get a good description and call police.
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‘It makes me really happy’: Teen who walks several miles to work, school gifted car for Christmas
GARDENDALE, Ala. (WBRC/Gray News) - A young man who walks to and from work and school received the gift of a lifetime Wednesday.
The co-workers and friends of Ian Vinziant gathered at the Buffalo Wild Wings restaurant where Vinziant works for a Secret Santa event.
Vinziant is a senior at Gardendale High School who not only balances school and nearly 40 hours of work every week, but he also does it all while walking nearly everywhere he goes, according to WBRC.
“I really didn’t know what to believe,” Vinziant said. “I was thinking it was a prank. They were all just gonna make a little laugh. I didn’t know I was actually going to get a car of my own.”
Vinziant’s co-worker Hannah Graham said he is the sweetest co-worker who works hard and is always on time, if not early to work despite having to walk there.
Graham said Vinziant walks about two miles to work and one and a half miles to school.
This knowledge made her and Rileigh George come up with a seemingly crazy idea of what to gift him.
“We were like, ‘let’s get him a car for Christmas,’” Graham said. “I don’t know how we’re going to do that.”
The two started a GoFundMe and raised $700, which was not quite enough to purchase a car.
But that’s when Lisa Easterwood stepped in and offered up an older car.
“This car has been a blessing to us,” Easterwood said. “I ended up buying this car at a time, I had just come through a really hard season in my own life, and so it’s been a blessing to me, and I always felt like one day I would pass it on to someone else.”
Easterwood said she was surprised with a new car from her husband for her birthday during the summer. She waited months for the perfect opportunity to gift the other car.
“I saw a Facebook post about a young man needing a car and I just knew -- I just felt in my heart that’s where it’s supposed to be,” she said.
The surprise gift from the stranger nearly overwhelmed Vinziant.
“This lady here who I’ve never met, never seen, never even talk to just donated this to me … it makes me really happy,” he said. “It really does. This is probably, like, the best Christmas present I’ve ever gotten.”
Graham said Easterwood wouldn’t accept a dime from the GoFundMe. Instead, they will be gifting the $700 back to Vinziant to get a car tag, gas, and anything else he and his family needs right now.
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ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Taylor Walls and Yandy Díaz had two-run singles during a five-run outburst in the seventh inning, helping the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Boston Red Sox 5-4 Thursday night and completing a four-game sweep.
The Red Sox appeared to be in control with rookie Kutter Crawford taking a three hitter into the seventh and Boston leading 3-0.
The right-hander, whose longest big league outing had been 5 1/3 innings, quickly allowed three consecutive hits in the seventh that included Josh Lowe's RBI double, ending his night.
Red Sox manager Alex Cora went to normally reliable reliever John Schreiber, who entered with an 0.60 ERA and had stranded all 14 inherited runners this season.
Schreiber (2-1) gave up Walls' game-tying hit and Díaz's go-ahead single. His ERA climbed to 1.16 after giving up two runs and three hits in one inning. It was just the second time in 32 appearances this season that he allowed an earned run.
Crawford ended up allowing three runs and six hits along with six strikeouts.
Tommy Romero (1-0) worked a scoreless seventh to get his first major league win.
Jalen Beeks got his first save since Aug, 19, 2020, despite allowing Alex Verdugo's RBI double with no outs. The lefty struck out pinch-hitter Bobby Dalec and coaxed a grounder from Jeter Downs with two runners on to end it.
Boston All-Star Rafael Devers opened the scoring with a solo homer in the fourth off Drew Rasmussen.
Xander Bogaerts had a two-out double that drove in J.D. Martinez, who had walked, during a two-run fifth inning that put the Red Sox up 3-0. Jarren Duran had a leadoff single and scored on a wild pitch earlier in Bogaerts’ at-bat.
Rasmussen gave up three runs and four hits in six innings.
LOW TURNOUT
The four-game series at Tropicana Field drew a total of 43,728 fans. In comparison, the average attendance during a three-game series between the teams at Fenway Park July 4-6 averaged 33,774.
TRAINER’S ROOM
Red Sox: RHP Josh Winckowski tested positive after allowing three runs over six innings in Wednesday night’s 4-1 loss to the Rays. Winckowski, who is vaccinated, was placed on the COVID-19 related IL.
Rays: RHP Shane Baz (right elbow sprain) went on the 15-day injured list. The Rays are tied with Cincinnati for the most players on the IL with 17.
UP NEXT
Red Sox: RHP Nathan Eovaldi (4-2), out since June 9 with lower back inflammation, is expected to start Friday night against New York Yankees' LHP Jordan Montgomery (3-2). Reliever Garrett Whitlock (right hip inflammation) is also expected to rejoin the Red Sox.
Rays: RHP Luis Patiño, sidelined since April 12 with a left oblique strain and blister issues, is expected to start Friday night’s game against Baltimore RHP Tyler Wells (7-4). The Orioles are on a 10-game winning streak and are 45-44 overall. They didn’t get their 45th win last year until Sept. 8, the 138th game of the season.
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HONOLULU (KHON) – Getting infect with COVID-19 can result in flu-like symptoms, respiratory issues, brain fog, and in very rare cases temporary facial paralysis.
Bell’s palsy describes an “unexplained episode of facial muscle weakness or paralysis” caused by damage to the facial nerve, according to Johns Hopkins Medicine. Usually the pain or discomfort is isolated to one side of the face. It starts suddenly and then gets worse over a 48-hour period.
Waking up not being able to move the face and suffering through the pain that follows, while still rare, has become a more common experience since the pandemic began. It could be a rare side effect of COVID-19 infection, though scientists say more research is needed.
“Case reports of Bell’s palsy associated with COVID-19 are emerging, but association does not mean causation,” writes one case study author in the NIH’s National Library of Medicine. “That said, we need to report these cases to draw attention to the possible neuroinvasive propensity of this virus.”
A 2021 study of the connection between Bell’s palsy and COVID-19 found despite the increases, the overall occurrences were still low. Of the 348,088 with COVID-19 identified in the study 284, or 0.08%, were diagnosed with Bell’s palsy within eight weeks of getting sick. About half of those people had a history of Bell’s palsy, while half did not.
The occurrence of Bell’s palsy (BP) was even rare following COVID-19 vaccination, the study found. “This analysis found a statistically significant higher risk of BP in patients with COVID-19 compared with those who were vaccinated against the disease,” it reads. “Further long-term analysis is necessary to determine the relationship between COVID-19 and the COVID-19 vaccine on BP.”
Another 2021 study found the risk of getting Bell’s palsy after the COVID-19 vaccine was no greater than after other viral vaccines.
The exact cause of Bell’s palsy is unknown, according to Johns Hopkins, but it’s thought to be triggered by inflammation caused by an overactive immune system. That’s why it often occurs in conjunction with a viral infection.
What are the signs of Bell’s palsy? The Mayo Clinic has provided a list:
- Rapid onset of mild weakness to total paralysis on one side of your face — occurring within hours to days
- Facial droop and difficulty making facial expressions, such as closing your eye or smiling
- Drooling
- Pain around the jaw or in or behind your ear on the affected side
- Increased sensitivity to sound on the affected side
- Headache
- A loss of taste
- Changes in the amount of tears and saliva you produce – for many, they experience extreme dry eyes to point where they develop sores
According to Johns Hopkins, facial paralysis usually starts to improve in two weeks, but could take months to fully resolve.
Experts recommend speaking to a health care provider if you believe you have Bell’s palsy so you can seek appropriate treatment and care. | https://wgntv.com/news/is-bells-palsy-a-side-effect-of-covid-19/ | 2023-02-20 18:44:16 | 0 | https://wgntv.com/news/is-bells-palsy-a-side-effect-of-covid-19/ |
NYPD officer cites 'courtesy cards,' used by friends and family of cops, as source of corruption
New York – A New York City police officer is speaking out against the use of “courtesy cards” by friends and relatives of his colleagues on the force, accusing department leaders of maintaining a sprawling system of impunity that lets people with a connection to law enforcement avoid traffic tickets.
Though not officially recognized by the NYPD, the laminated cards have long been treated as a perk of the job. The city’s police unions issue them to members, who circulate them among those who want to signal their NYPD connections – often to get out of minor infraction like speeding or failing to wear a seat belt.
In a federal lawsuit filed in Manhattan this week, Officer Mathew Bianchi described a practice of selective enforcement with consequences for officers who don’t follow the unwritten policy. Current and retired officers now have access to hundreds of cards, giving them away in exchange for a discount on a meal or a home improvement job, he said.
In the Staten Island precinct where he works, a predominantly white area with a high percentage of cops and other city workers, Bianchi said multitudes of people he pulled over for traffic infractions flashed him one of the cards.
“I see card after card. You’re not allowed to write any of them (up),” he told The Associated Press. “We’re not supposed to be showing favoritism when we do car stops, and we shouldn’t be giving them out because the guy mows my lawn.”
Bianchi said he was reprimanded on numerous occasions for writing a ticket to a relative or parent of an officer. In some cases, his commanding officer would personally review body camera footage to see if he was giving those with cards a “hard time,” the lawsuit states.
The final straw came last summer, when Bianchi wrote a ticket to a friend of the NYPD’s highest-ranking uniformed officer, Chief Jeffrey Maddrey, according to the lawsuit. Three days later, Bianchi said he was ousted from his job in the traffic unit and moved to a night patrol shift.
The top chief, a long-time ally of New York City Mayor Eric Adams, is currently facing a department trial over allegations that he improperly voided the arrest of a former officer accused of menacing children with a gun.
A spokesperson for the NYPD said the department would review the lawsuit. Inquiries to Maddrey were not returned.
John Nuthall, a spokesperson for the Police Benevolent Association, the NYPD’s largest union, didn’t deny the existence of courtesy cards but said it was up to management to decide department policy.
“The law and NYPD policies afford police officers discretion in taking enforcement action,” Nuthall said. “Each police officer determines how to exercise that discretion based on the specifics of each case.”
The city’s police unions have long faced media scrutiny over the cards, both over the appearance of corruption and over their appearance for sale on eBay.
Bianchi said it was common for officers to receive stacks of cards from different union delegates. Dozens of courtesy cards are currently listed for sale online.
The ubiquity of the cards means that those without connections to law enforcement are less likely to get off with a warning, since officers are expected to write a certain amount of tickets, Bianchi said. In his experience, he said minority motorists were less likely to have access to the cards. | https://www.detroitnews.com/story/news/nation/2023/05/31/nypd-officer-cites-courtesy-cards-used-by-friends-and-family-of-cops-as-source-of-corruption/70273443007/ | 2023-05-31 16:44:25 | 0 | https://www.detroitnews.com/story/news/nation/2023/05/31/nypd-officer-cites-courtesy-cards-used-by-friends-and-family-of-cops-as-source-of-corruption/70273443007/ |
Raptors vs. Bulls Prediction & Picks: Line, Spread, Over/Under - NBA Play-In Tournament
Published: Apr. 12, 2023 at 1:54 PM EDT|Updated: 38 minutes ago
The Chicago Bulls are 6-point underdogs heading into a Play-In game in the NBA Playoffs against the Toronto Raptors at Scotiabank Arena on Wednesday, starting at 7:00 PM ET on ESPN.
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Raptors vs. Bulls Game Info & Odds
- Date: Wednesday, April 12, 2023
- Time: 7:00 PM ET
- How to Watch on TV: ESPN
- Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo!
- Location: Toronto, Ontario
- Venue: Scotiabank Arena
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Raptors vs. Bulls Score Prediction
- Prediction: Raptors 114 - Bulls 111
Spread & Total Prediction for Raptors vs. Bulls
- Pick ATS: Bulls (+ 6)
- Pick OU:
Over (212.5)
- The Bulls' .524 ATS win percentage (43-39-0 ATS Record) is higher than the Raptors' .500 mark (41-39-2 ATS Record) in 2022-23.
- As a 6-point underdog or more in 2022-23, Chicago is 8-4 against the spread compared to the 12-10-1 ATS record Toronto puts up as a 6-point favorite.
- Chicago and its opponents have exceeded the point total 43.9% of the time this season (36 out of 82). That's less often than Toronto and its opponents have (43 out of 82).
- The Raptors have a .620 winning percentage as a moneyline favorite (31-19) this season while the Bulls have a .426 winning percentage as a moneyline underdog (20-27).
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Raptors Performance Insights
- Toronto is putting up 112.9 points per game this season (24th-ranked in NBA), but it has really played well on defense, giving up only 111.4 points per game (fourth-best).
- The Raptors rank 23rd in the NBA with 23.9 dimes per contest.
- It's been a tough stretch for the Raptors in terms of three-pointers, as they are amassing just 10.7 made threes per game (fourth-worst in NBA) and are making just 33.5% of their attempted three-pointers (third-worst).
- Toronto has taken 64.9% two-pointers and 35.1% threes this season. Of the team's baskets, 74.4% are two-pointers and 25.6% are threes.
Bulls Performance Insights
- Chicago puts up 113.1 points per game and allow 111.8, ranking them 22nd in the NBA on offense and seventh on defense.
- At 24.5 assists per game, the Bulls are 20th in the league.
- The Bulls are the second-worst team in the NBA in 3-pointers made (10.4 per game) and 16th in 3-point percentage (36.1%).
- Chicago attempts 33.2% percent of its shots from behind the 3-point line, and 24.5% of its made shots are from there. Inside the 3-point line, it attempts 66.8% of its shots, with 75.5% of its makes coming from there.
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SEATTLE — Jarred Kelenic homered for the fourth consecutive game and Ty France extended his hitting streak to 11 games in the Seattle Mariners’ 5-3 victory over the Colorado Rockies on Friday night.
Mariners starter Tommy Milone, called up from Triple-A Tacoma earlier in the day, allowed one earned run and three hits over 4 2/3 innings, while striking out three.
Reliever Matt Brash (1-1) got the win. Paul Sewald pitched a scoreless ninth inning for his third save.
Kris Bryant gave the Rockies the lead with a solo homer off Milone in the first inning, and Kelenic put the Mariners ahead with his second-inning blast. Kelenic also doubled to right field in the fourth, and scored on a Julio Rodriguez RBI single.
One batter later, France drove in two runs with a double off the center field wall to push the lead to 5-1.
Yonathan Daza hit an RBI infield single for Colorado in the sixth, and Ezeqial Tovar drew a bases-loaded walk to pull the Rockies within two runs.
TRAINER’S ROOM
Rockies: INF Elehuris Montero (right thumb) missed his third straight game, but could return to the lineup Saturday.
Mariners: OF Dylan Moore (oblique) was back with the club after returning from extended spring training, and will head to Tacoma for a rehab assignment next week.
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RHP Ryan Feltner will start Saturday for Colkorado. He is 0-1 with a 7.45 ERA through his first two starts. RHP George Kirby will start for Seattle. In his first two starts of 2023, he has a 4.35 ERA and nine strikeouts.
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MOSCOW (AP) — A Russian court on Tuesday is scheduled to hear a defense appeal of Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich's arrest on espionage charges.
Gershkovich, 31, is the first U.S. correspondent since the Cold War to be detained in Russia for alleged spying. Russia’s Federal Security Service, or FSB, arrested Gershkovich in Yekaterinburg, Russia’s fourth-largest city, on March 29 and accused him of trying to obtain classified information about a Russian arms factory.
Gershkovich, his employer and the U. S. government all deny he was involved in spying and have demanded his release.
The Moscow City Court is set to consider a defense appeal of his arrest on Tuesday.
Gershkovich could face up to 20 years in prison if convicted. Russian lawyers have said past investigations into espionage cases took a year to 18 months, during which time he could have little contact with the outside world.
He is held in Moscow’s Lefortovo prison, which dates from the czarist era and has been a terrifying symbol of repression since Soviet times.
The U.S. has pressed Moscow to grant consular access to Gershkovich. On Monday, U.S. Ambassador Lynne Tracy said she visited Gershkovich in prison for the first time since his detention. Tracy said on Twitter that “he is in good health and remains strong,” reiterating a U.S. call for his immediate release.
President Joe Biden spoke to Greshkovich’s parents last week and again condemned his detention.
“We’re making it real clear that it’s totally illegal what’s happening, and we declared it so,” he said.
Last week, the U.S. government declared Gershkovich as “ wrongfully detained,” a designation that means that a particular State Department office takes the lead on seeking his release.
In December, American basketball star Brittney Griner was exchanged for Russian arms dealer Viktor Bout following her trial and conviction on drug possession charges. She had been sentenced to nine years in prison and ended up spending 10 months behind bars.
Another American, Michigan corporate security executive Paul Whelan, has been imprisoned in Russia since December 2018 on espionage charges, which his family and the U.S. government have called baseless.
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China's leader Xi Jinping lands in Moscow on Monday to show support for Russian leader Vladimir Putin and probe possible steps toward peace in Ukraine.
After the three-day visit to Russia, Xi is expected to have talks with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. The conversation would be the first since the start of the war. Analysts say the likelihood of a big breakthrough on Ukraine is slim because Russian and Ukrainian negotiating positions remain so far apart.
For Xi, who this month locked up a rare third term as China's president, the Russia trip offers a chance to strengthen relations with a key neighbor and partner-of-convenience. At the same time, the trip could help burnish China's credentials as a global heavyweight.
"He can cast his visit to Moscow in the context of some grand international diplomacy, [yet] he doesn't actually have to achieve much to accomplish this goal," said Paul Haenle, a China expert at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace and a former director on the National Security Council under presidents George W. Bush and Barack Obama.
On the eve of the Ukraine invasion a year ago, Russia and China declared a "no limits" friendship. And while many believe China's leadership was caught off guard by the full-scale invasion of Ukraine that followed, Beijing has refused to condemn the move, instead trumpeting the strength of Beijing-Moscow ties.
Xi says the relationship has grown "more mature and resilient"
Ahead of his visit to Moscow, Xi wrote in the state-owned Russian Gazette newspaper that the two countries have "cemented political mutual trust and fostered a new model of major-country relations."
"The bilateral relationship has grown more mature and resilient," Xi declared. On the Ukraine crisis, Xi urged all parties to "embrace the vision of common, comprehensive, cooperative and sustainable security, and pursue equal-footed, rational and results-oriented dialogue and consultation."
China's steadfast support of Moscow throughout the war has dented its image in western Europe, where Beijing is keen to forge deeper relations.
Rana Mitter, a professor of Chinese history and politics at the University of Oxford, says China may hope the Moscow trip will help persuade some in Europe "to take a more America-skeptic position on questions of security and economic cooperation."
"If the case is that [China] actually can talk to Putin and try and mediate some of the difficulties with Russia that those of you in Western Europe simply cannot," he said, "that's a proposition that at least some leaders in the region might listen to."
For its part, Beijing appears keen to foster the image of peacemaker.
Earlier this month, China helped finalize a deal between Saudi Arabia and Iran on re-establishing diplomatic relations. The Chinese government in February published a 12-point "position paper" laying out broad principles for resolving the Ukraine conflict. And on Friday, Foreign Ministry spokesman Wang Wenbin said China would "play a constructive role in urging peace and promoting talks."
"The mood has been set. The framework has been set. The idea of China potentially as the peacemaker that goes where other countries can't has been set. But the actual solution still looks in some ways much, much more vague, much more fluid," said Mitter.
The Chinese are not really aiming to be "the real problem solver here," according to Yun Sun, a senior fellow at the Stimson Center in Washington, D.C.
She said, with Xi visiting Moscow, "they know that there will be these critical questions on China, about what China plans to do on the war in Ukraine. I think that political position [paper] and the framing of China as a peace broker is to serve that political purpose."
China's past mediations showed its limits
China's role as a mediator in the past suggests limits to what it may achieve when it comes to Ukraine.
"Even in the Iran-Saudi deal, China was not a peace broker. I think China exploited an opportunity that ripened," Sun said. "Those two countries actually wanted to improve their relations, but I don't think that condition exists between Russia and Ukraine — at least not now and at least not for the foreseeable future."
Haenle, of the Carnegie Endowment, says during the Six Party Talks on North Korea's nuclear program, in which he took part, Beijing excelled at bringing negotiators to the table. But he says Chinese officials rarely pressed any of the parties to move the ball down the field.
"We always had the sense that the United States, South Korea, Japan, we were really aggressively trying to find a way to solve the North Korean nuclear issue, where the Chinese were really looking for a process to manage the North Korean nuclear issue," he said.
"Whether they'll play an active role in ending the Ukraine conflict, I think, is probably something that we will not see here in the near term," Haenle said.
Instead, the focus of Xi's Moscow trip will be on strengthening China-Russia relations. And for Xi, that means it will most likely be a win, says Suisheng Zhao, a professor at the University of Denver.
China frames its foreign relations within the context of its superpower rivalry with the United States. Xi's trip to Russia is no exception.
"The benefits will definitely weigh over the costs," Zhao said. "His most fundamental foreign policy objective now is [to] try to defend China's interests against American confrontation."
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This week, BTS dropped by the White House, a 13-year old speller got a second chance, and a young royal was all of us.
Here's what NPR's Pop Culture Happy Hour Crew was paying attention to — and what you should listen to this weekend to kick off Pride month.
"About Damn Time," by Lizzo
Everything about Lizzo's new song "About Damn Time" just makes me smile – from the opening baseline to the way she says "it's bad b**** o'clock" and "it's thick thirty". There's one particular section that's become a trending dance on TikTok, so I hear it all the time and it's stuck in my head constantly:
In a minute I'ma need a sentimental
Man or woman to pump me up
Feeling fussy, walkin' in my Balenci-ussy's
Tryna bring out the fabulous
It's good that no one can see me, because I'm not a dancer, and the fact that the song is getting me to dance is remarkable. Lizzo has a tutorial that's really fun and she will teach you, but she'll also be kind of mean about it. –Mallory Yu
"Last Last" by Burna Boy
I'm a big fan of Burna Boy, and "Last Last," which he just released, is the perfect summer song for me. He performed at the Billboard Music Awards recently, and I can't wait for his new album, called Love, Damini. –Bilal Qureshi
"Devastatingly Mediocre," by Deanna Petcoff
It's a great time to be dating and out in the world, which means it's an even better time to break up with your bummer boyfriend – and I have an anthem for you. The song is "Devastatingly Mediocre," by Deanna Petcoff.
In it, she talks about being in love with a man who's devastatingly mediocre, and this is the anthem you need to be singing along to with your friends in your car, once you've left that devastatingly mediocre partner and are experiencing the full freedom of a fun, flirty summer vibe. –Margaret Willison
Las Culturistas, The 300 songs of the Great Global Songbook
The podcast Las Culturistas recently issued a series of three episodes called The 300 Songs of the Great Global Songbook, where they simply name and rank the best songs of all time. Counting down from 300, it takes them over five hours to do it, and it is pure chaos energy.
The temerity on display here, the gall, the blithe disregard for logic and song quality, the fact that Whitney Houston's "I Will Always Love You" is ranked 297 – it is wildly unpredictable, to say the very least, and they are just pure chaos agents. It's a great listen. –Glen Weldon
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NEW YORK, Jan. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship (NFTE), a global nonprofit that has been activating the entrepreneurial mindset in young people since 1987, today announced it has received a $200,000 grant from Invest For Kids in Chicago.
NFTE is one of eight organizations chosen from over 100 worthy applicants for this two-year grant. The grant will help underestimated youth in Chicago-area schools and community-based organizations reach their full potential.
"Invest For Kids is proud to support NFTE," said Erin Diamond, Interim Executive Director of Invest for Kids. "Each year, we carefully select organizations that serve Chicago-area youth from under-resourced communities and invest in them to transform their lives. We are dedicated to backing nonprofits whose work helps our kids realize their dreams."
Through engaging, project-based classroom experiences, NFTE students begin to understand how knowledge acquired at school can be applied to real-world career opportunities. They also learn how to ideate, problem-solve, create solutions, develop a business plan around an idea, and communicate that idea succinctly in a business pitch. Students also connect with entrepreneurs and business professionals who volunteer as NFTE challenge coaches and judges.
"We're thrilled that Invest for Kids is putting its generous support behind young, aspiring entrepreneurs, empowering them to own their futures," said Scott Nasatir, Executive Director of NFTE Midwest. "Despite the socioeconomic challenges our Chicagoland students face, we are equipping them with the high-quality entrepreneurship education they need to succeed in life. That is why this grant promises to be so transformative for our Aspiring Entrepreneurs Program."
To learn more about NFTE and its work in the Midwest, visit nfte.com.
Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship (NFTE) ignites the entrepreneurial mindset with unique learning experiences that empower students to own their futures. A global nonprofit founded in 1987, NFTE provides high-quality entrepreneurship education to middle school, high school, and postsecondary students. NFTE brings the power of entrepreneurship to students, regardless of family income, community resources, special needs, gender identity, race, or ethnicity. NFTE has educated more than a million students, delivering our programs in school, out of school, in-person, online, or through hybrid models. Visit nfte.com to learn more.
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Kyiv helicopter crash kills 18, top Ukraine officials dead
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) - A helicopter crash in a Kyiv suburb Wednesday killed 18 people, including Ukraine’s interior minister and three children, Ukrainian authorities said.
There was no immediate word on whether the crash was an accident or a result of the war with Russia. No fighting has been reported recently in the Kyiv area.
Interior Minister Denys Monastyrskyi, his deputy Yevhen Yenin and State Secretary of the Ministry of Internal Affairs Yurii Lubkovych were among those killed, according to Ihor Klymenko, chief of Ukraine’s National Police.
Monastyrskyi, who was in charge of the Ukrainian police and other emergency services, is the most senior Ukrainian official to have died since the start of the war with Russia almost 11 months ago.
Nine of those killed were aboard the emergency services helicopter that crashed in Brovary, an eastern suburb of the Ukrainian capital, Klymenko said.
Kyiv Regional Governor Oleksii Kuleba said three children were also killed. Earlier, officials and media reports said the helicopter crashed near a kindergarten.
A total of 29 people were injured, including 15 children, the regional governor said.
“For now, we are considering all possible versions of the helicopter crash accident,” Ukraine’s prosecutor general, Andriy Kostin, said on Telegram.
The investigation is being carried out by the Security Service of Ukraine, he said.
Ukraine first lady, Olena Zelenska, daubed teary eyes and pinched her nose in emotion minutes before attending a World Economic Forum session in Davos, Switzerland.
“Another very sad day today — new losses,” she said.
Forum President Borge Brende requested 15 seconds of silence after opening the session to honor the Ukrainian officials killed in the crash.
The crash came just four days after a Russian missile strike on an apartment building in southeastern Ukraine killed 45 civilians, including six children — the deadliest attack on civilians since the spring.
“Haven’t had time to recover from one tragedy, there is already another one,” said the deputy head of the Ukrainian presidential office Kyrylo Tymoshenko.
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Lifestyle expert Margo Burr joins us with some summer essentials to try - from coffee to socks to handbags, she's got you covered!
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Busch Gardens Tampa Bay is now home to Bandar, a critically endangered Sumatran tiger. Theme park visitors can see the new resident in the Jungala area of the attraction.
Bandar, a 9-year-old male, was transferred from Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium in Tacoma, Washington. The move is part of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums’ Species Survival Plan, which manages endangered species in zoological facilities to protect them from extinction.
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Bandar is the park’s first Sumatran tiger, and he joins Rukayah (Malayan) and Zahra (Bengal) in his new habitat.
“Watching Bandar settle into his new home is exciting and inspiring,” Jenny Mendoza, vice president-zoological for Busch Gardens Tampa Bay, said in a news release. “We are very thrilled to provide him with a home for him to thrive, share his story with our guests, and have our zoological facilities serve as a building block for the prosperous future of all tigers.”
The theme park offers a Tiger Insider Tour for purchase, which gives a deeper dive into the species. The 30-minute walking tour, available for visitors at least 8 years old, sells for $29.99.
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- In Australia, Nuvaxovid™ is the first protein-based COVID-19 vaccine registered for use as a booster regardless of previous vaccine history
GAITHERSBURG, Md., June 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Novavax, Inc. (NASDAQ: NVAX), a biotechnology company dedicated to developing and commercializing next-generation vaccines for serious infectious diseases, today announced that the Australian Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) has granted provisional registration of Nuvaxovid™ (NVX-CoV2373) COVID-19 vaccine as a booster in individuals aged 18 and over.
"Today's provisional registration for Nuvaxovid as a booster in Australia is an important step in ensuring broad global access to diversified vaccine options," said Stanley C. Erck, President and Chief Executive Officer, Novavax. "As COVID-19 continues to persist and evolve, we are pleased to be able to offer the first protein-based COVID-19 vaccine registered for use as both a primary series and now booster regardless of previous vaccine history."
The provisional registration was based on data from Novavax' Phase 2 trial conducted in Australia, from a separate Phase 2 trial conducted in South Africa, and from the UK-sponsored COV-BOOST trial. As part of the Phase 2 trials, a single booster dose of Nuvaxovid was administered to healthy adult participants approximately six months after their primary two-dose vaccination series of Nuvaxovid. The third dose produced increased immune responses comparable to or exceeding levels associated with protection in Phase 3 clinical trials. In the COV-BOOST trial, Nuvaxovid induced a robust antibody response when used as a heterologous third booster dose.
In the Novavax-sponsored trials, following the booster, local and systemic reactions were generally short-lived with a median duration of approximately two days. The incidence of Grade 3 or higher events remained relatively low. Safety reporting of reactogenicity events showed an increasing incidence across all three doses of Nuvaxovid, reflecting the increased immunogenicity seen with a third dose. Medically attended adverse events, potentially immune-mediated medical conditions, and severe adverse events occurred infrequently following the booster dose and were balanced between vaccine and placebo groups.
The TGA granted provisional registration in January 2022 for use of Nuvaxovid in individuals aged 18 and over. Novavax filed for expanded provisional registration in Australia for use in adolescents aged 12 through 17 in May 2022.
Novavax' sponsor in Australia is Biocelect Pty. Ltd.
Authorization in the U.S.
The Novavax COVID-19 vaccine (NVX-CoV2373) has not yet been authorized for use in the U.S. and the trade name Nuvaxovid™ has not yet been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
Important Safety Information
- Nuvaxovid is contraindicated in persons who have a hypersensitivity to the active substance, or to any of the excipients.
- Events of anaphylaxis have been reported with administration of COVID-19 vaccines. Appropriate medical treatment and supervision should be available in case of an anaphylactic reaction following the administration of the vaccine. Close observation for at least 15 minutes is recommended and a second dose of the vaccine should not be given to those who have experienced anaphylaxis to the first dose of Nuvaxovid.
- Anxiety-related reactions, including vasovagal reactions (syncope), hyperventilation, or stress‐related reactions may occur in association with vaccination as a psychogenic response to the needle injection. It is important that precautions are in place to avoid injury from fainting.
- Vaccination should be postponed in individuals suffering from an acute severe febrile illness or acute infection. The presence of a minor infection and/or low-grade fever should not delay vaccination.
- Nuvaxovid should be given with caution in individuals receiving anticoagulant therapy or those with thrombocytopenia or any coagulation disorder (such as haemophilia) because bleeding or bruising may occur following an intramuscular administration in these individuals.
- The efficacy of Nuvaxovid may be lower in immunosuppressed individuals.
- Administration of Nuvaxovid in pregnancy should only be considered when the potential benefits outweigh any potential risks for the mother and foetus.
- The effects with Nuvaxovid may temporarily affect the ability to drive or use machines.
- Individuals may not be fully protected until seven days after their second dose. As with all vaccines, vaccination with Nuvaxovid may not protect all vaccine recipients.
- The most common adverse reactions observed during clinical studies were headache, nausea or vomiting, myalgia, arthralgia, injection site tenderness/pain, fatigue, and malaise.
For more information on Nuvaxovid, including the Australian approved Product Information, Australian approved Consumer Medicines Information and Important Safety Information, or to request additional information please visit the following websites:
About NVX-CoV2373
NVX-CoV2373 is a protein-based vaccine engineered from the genetic sequence of the first strain of SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19 disease. The vaccine was created using Novavax' recombinant nanoparticle technology to generate antigen derived from the coronavirus spike (S) protein and is formulated with Novavax' patented saponin-based Matrix-M™ adjuvant to enhance the immune response and stimulate high levels of neutralizing antibodies. NVX-CoV2373 contains purified protein antigen and can neither replicate, nor can it cause COVID-19.
The Novavax COVID-19 vaccine is packaged as a ready-to-use liquid formulation in a vial containing ten doses. The vaccination regimen calls for two 0.5 ml doses (5 mcg antigen and 50 mcg Matrix-M adjuvant) given intramuscularly 21 days apart. The vaccine is stored at 2°- 8° Celsius, enabling the use of existing vaccine supply and cold chain channels. Use of the vaccine should be in accordance with official recommendations.
Novavax has established partnerships for the manufacture, commercialization and distribution of NVX-CoV2373 worldwide. Existing authorizations leverage Novavax' manufacturing partnership with Serum Institute of India, the world's largest vaccine manufacturer by volume. They will later be supplemented with data from additional manufacturing sites throughout Novavax' global supply chain.
About the NVX-CoV2373 Phase 3 Trials
NVX-CoV2373 continues being evaluated in two pivotal Phase 3 trials.
PREVENT-19 (the PRE-fusion protein subunit Vaccine Efficacy Novavax Trial | COVID-19) is a 2:1 randomized, placebo-controlled, observer-blinded trial to evaluate the efficacy, safety and immunogenicity of NVX-CoV2373 with Matrix-M adjuvant in 29,960 participants 18 years of age and over in 119 locations in the U.S. and Mexico. The primary endpoint for PREVENT-19 was the first occurrence of PCR-confirmed symptomatic (mild, moderate or severe) COVID-19 with onset at least seven days after the second dose in serologically negative (to SARS-CoV-2) adult participants at baseline. The statistical success criterion included a lower bound of 95% CI >30%. A secondary endpoint was the prevention of PCR-confirmed, symptomatic moderate or severe COVID-19. Both endpoints were assessed at least seven days after the second study vaccination in volunteers who had not been previously infected with SARS-CoV-2. In the trial, NVX-CoV2373 achieved 90.4% efficacy overall. It was generally well-tolerated and elicited a robust antibody response after the second dose in both studies. Full results of the trial were published in the New England Journal of Medicine (NEJM).
The pediatric expansion of PREVENT-19 is a 2:1 randomized, placebo-controlled, observer-blinded trial to evaluate the safety, effectiveness, and efficacy of NVX-CoV2373 with Matrix-M adjuvant in 2,247 adolescent participants 12 to 17 years of age in 73 locations in the U.S., compared with placebo. In the pediatric trial, NVX-CoV2373 achieved its primary effectiveness endpoint (non-inferiority of the neutralizing antibody response compared to young adult participants 18 through 25 years of age from PREVENT-19) and demonstrated 80% efficacy overall at a time when the Delta variant of concern was the predominant circulating strain in the U.S. Additionally, immune responses were about two-to-three-fold higher in adolescents than in adults against all variants studied.
PREVENT-19 is being conducted with support from the U.S. government, including the Department of Defense, the Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority (BARDA), part of the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), and the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, part of the National Institutes of Health at HHS. BARDA is providing up to $1.75 billion under a Department of Defense agreement (# MCDC2011-001).
Additionally, a trial conducted in the U.K. with 14,039 participants aged 18 years and over was designed as a randomized, placebo-controlled, observer-blinded study and achieved overall efficacy of 89.7%. The primary endpoint was based on the first occurrence of PCR-confirmed symptomatic (mild, moderate or severe) COVID-19 with onset at least seven days after the second study vaccination in serologically negative (to SARS-CoV-2) adult participants at baseline. Full results of the trial were published in NEJM.
About Matrix-M™ Adjuvant
Novavax' patented saponin-based Matrix-M adjuvant has demonstrated a potent and well-tolerated effect by stimulating the entry of antigen-presenting cells into the injection site and enhancing antigen presentation in local lymph nodes, boosting immune response.
About Novavax
Novavax, Inc. (NASDAQ: NVAX) is a biotechnology company that promotes improved health globally through the discovery, development, and commercialization of innovative vaccines to prevent serious infectious diseases. The company's proprietary recombinant technology platform harnesses the power and speed of genetic engineering to efficiently produce highly immunogenic nanoparticles designed to address urgent global health needs. NVX-CoV2373, the company's COVID-19 vaccine, has received conditional authorization from multiple regulatory authorities globally, including the European Commission and the World Health Organization. The vaccine is currently under review by multiple regulatory agencies worldwide and will soon be under review in the U.S. for use in adults, adolescents and as a booster. In addition to its COVID-19 vaccine, Novavax is also currently evaluating a COVID-seasonal influenza combination vaccine candidate in a Phase 1/2 clinical trial, which combines NVX-CoV2373 and NanoFlu*, its quadrivalent influenza investigational vaccine candidate, and is also evaluating an Omicron strain-based vaccine (NVX-CoV2515) as well as a bivalent Omicron-based / original strain-based vaccine. These vaccine candidates incorporate Novavax' proprietary saponin-based Matrix-M adjuvant to enhance the immune response and stimulate high levels of neutralizing antibodies.
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*NanoFlu identifies a recombinant hemagglutinin (HA) protein nanoparticle influenza vaccine candidate produced by Novavax. This investigational candidate was evaluated during a controlled phase 3 trial conducted during the 2019-2020 influenza season.
Forward-Looking Statements
Statements herein relating to the future of Novavax, its operating plans and prospects, its partnerships, the timing of clinical trial results, the ongoing development of NVX-CoV2373, a COVID-seasonal influenza investigational vaccine candidate, the scope, timing and outcome of future regulatory filings and actions, including Novavax' upcoming FDA Advisory Committee meeting and including Novavax' plans to supplement existing authorizations with data from the additional manufacturing sites in Novavax' global supply chain, additional worldwide authorizations of NVX-CoV2373 for adolescents, the evolving COVID-19 pandemic, the potential impact and reach of Novavax and NVX-CoV2373 in addressing vaccine access, controlling the pandemic and protecting populations, including the potential for a booster dose of NVX-CoV2373 to provide protection against COVID-19 (including variants), the potential reach of NVX-CoV2373, the efficacy, safety and intended utilization of NVX-CoV2373, and expected administration of NVX-CoV2373 are forward-looking statements. Novavax cautions that these forward-looking statements are subject to numerous risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such statements. These risks and uncertainties include, without limitation, challenges satisfying, alone or together with partners, various safety, efficacy, and product characterization requirements, including those related to process qualification and assay validation, necessary to satisfy applicable regulatory authorities; difficulty obtaining scarce raw materials and supplies; resource constraints, including human capital and manufacturing capacity, on the ability of Novavax to pursue planned regulatory pathways; challenges meeting contractual requirements under agreements with multiple commercial, governmental, and other entities; and those other risk factors identified in the "Risk Factors" and "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations" sections of Novavax' Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021 and subsequent Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). We caution investors not to place considerable reliance on forward-looking statements contained in this press release. You are encouraged to read our filings with the SEC, available at www.sec.gov and www.novavax.com, for a discussion of these and other risks and uncertainties. The forward-looking statements in this press release speak only as of the date of this document, and we undertake no obligation to update or revise any of the statements. Our business is subject to substantial risks and uncertainties, including those referenced above. Investors, potential investors, and others should give careful consideration to these risks and uncertainties.
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HONG KONG, April 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- NetDragon Websoft Holdings Limited ("NetDragon" or the "Company"; Hong Kong Stock Code: 777), a global leader in building internet communities, today announced that it has signed a merger agreement with Gravitas Education Holdings Inc. ("GEHI"), an NYSE listed company, whereby NetDragon, through its subsidiary, will merge its core overseas education business ( "NetDragon Education Business") with GEHI at a valuation of US$750 million for the NetDragon Education Business and US$800 million for the merged entity. The merged entity will be renamed to MYND.AI at closing of the transaction to reflect the new brand and the direction of the company to pursue the transformation of education with Artificial Intelligence (AI).
Upon completion of the transaction (which is expected by the end of Q3):
- NetDragon will hold 72.9% of the issued share capital of GEHI, which in turn will own 100% of the subsidiaries that operate the NetDragon Education Business.
- GEHI will have divested all of its existing businesses except for its Singapore education business, which is profitable and expected to continue to generate stable cashflow. GEHI will be valued at US$50 million in the merger transaction.
Post-completion of the transaction, MYND.AI will benefit from its independent board and management team comprised of world-class leaders with track records of driving shareholders' value. The spinoff of the NetDragon Education Business will provide a suitable platform to enable greater strategic and operational focus, while unlocking value as an NYSE listed company. In addition, the spinoff will provide MYND.AI with a public market vehicle to broaden financing alternatives, including the option of raising capital from strategic investors, and a plan to complete a registered follow-on offering that strengthens the capitalization of the company. The independent board governance of MYND.AI will also enable the company to grow its global education business sustainably, while ensuring compliance with all relevant regulations.
"The decision to spinoff our overseas education business advances our ability to create value for customers and shareholders," said Dr. Simon Leung, Vice Chairman of NetDragon and Chairman of MYND.AI upon completion of the transaction, "Our business is at an exciting market inflection point as the world moves toward accelerating the application of AI in virtually all industry verticals. We believe we are well ahead of the market in pushing forward the effective and practical use of AI in education, especially in the classroom, as we have a concrete roadmap to launch our AI-enabled panels in the near future. As we execute our plan to transform education with AI, this spinoff transaction will provide the right platform for the MYDN.AI team to pursue our goal to become the category dominant leader in the AI-enabled classroom technology space. We are excited about our path ahead, and I want to thank our shareholders for their support as we continue to embark on this journey together."
Vin Riera, CEO of MYND.AI upon closing of the transaction, said "As the classroom evolves, we continue to look to the future to provide innovative education technology solutions that transform teaching and learning. In particular, we are excited about the opportunity to be at the forefront of integrating AI into our products that will add true education value, leveraging not just our investment in AI technology but also our deep understanding of the educational needs of our users gathered over 20 years of delivering classroom technology solutions. This spinoff is the next evolution of our goal to remain the market leader in the technology enabled classroom. This exciting new chapter will build on our mission to provide teachers and students with a superior interactive experience and the most effective learning outcome."
About NetDragon
NetDragon Websoft Holdings Limited (HKSE: 0777) is a global leader in building internet communities with a long track record of developing and scaling multiple internet and mobile platforms that impact hundreds of millions of users, including previous establishments of China's first online gaming portal, 17173.com, and China's most influential smartphone app store platform, 91 Wireless.
Established in 1999, NetDragon is one of the most reputable and well-known online game developers in China with a history of successful game titles including Eudemons Online, Heroes Evolved, Conquer Online and Under Oath. In recent years, NetDragon has also started to scale its online education business on the back of management's vision to create the largest global online learning community, and to bring best-in-class integrated blended learning solutions to every school around the world.
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Rita Lee, the Brazilian singer, musician, composer and a founder of Os Mutantes, has died. She was 75.
"We communicate the passing of Rita Lee, in her home, in São Paulo, late last night, surrounded by all the love of her family, as she always wanted," shared Lee's official social media channels, translated from Portuguese. "In this moment of deep sadness, the family is thankful for everyone's affection and love." Her cause of death was not disclosed. In 2021, the artist was diagnosed with lung cancer and went into remission last year.
Rita Lee Jones de Carvalho was born Dec. 31, 1947, in São Paulo to an American Brazilian father and Brazilian mother of Italian descent. Music was an early part of her life, including piano lessons with Magda Tagliaferro. Still a teen, Lee formed Os Mutantes in 1966 with Arnaldo Baptista and Sérgio Dias. Inspired by The Beatles and the emerging Tropicália movement in São Paulo, Os Mutantes' psychedelic music included fuzzed-out freak outs underscored by carnivalesque orchestrations, found sounds and pan-Latin rhythms.
''The bottom line is that we were light-years ahead of everyone else,'' Lee told the New York Times in 2001. ''We were so innocent back then that we weren't even fully aware of what we were doing, and that gave our music a tremendous honesty. Everything we did was spontaneous and natural in a way that is simply not possible today, and I think that people have come to value that and respond to it passionately.''
That naive, yet exploratory alchemy was baked into five brilliant albums from 1968 to 1972, not to mention Os Mutantes' studio work for Gilberto Gil on his second, self-titled album. Every song is somehow cool and collected, yet also on the brink of falling apart. With its lyrical repetition and variation, "Bat Macumba," for example, feels like it could be a novelty song for go-go dancers, but its scorched guitar fizz warps listeners into another dimension. "Panis Et Circenses," which appeared on the 1968 compilation and artistic manifesto Tropicália, was written by Gil and Caetano Veloso, but Os Mutantes gives the satirical song — led by Lee's soft-but-commanding voice — a psychedelic gravitas. "We were a magical potion," Dias told Psychedelic Baby Magazine. "We always knew what each other was up to even without talking."
Lee left Os Mutantes in 1972 "in search of Brazil, Brazil, Brazil," to assert her roots. (She was also briefly married to fellow Os Mutantes member Baptista during this time.) You can hear that as early as 1970's Build Up, which was backed by Os Mutantes, but over the decades, her music became more conventional, especially her pop collaborations with Roberto Carvalho, whom she later married. Yet still, there's adventure and deceptive easy-going feeling in those albums — political dissent, sexual exploration and religion remained top of mind.
As fans lined up at the Planetarium at Ibirapuera Park for a public wake, tributes have poured in. "Comadre Rita, Anibal, cabrinha, caprichosa capricorniana, amiga," tweeted Gil. "Rest, my sister. I love you."
Baptista credits Lee for the "circus feel" of Os Mutantes, including its humor, costumes and instruments played, like the theremin. Even the current president of Brazil, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, declared three days of mourning and called Lee "one of the greatest and most brilliant names in Brazilian music."
"The angels sing," Dias shared in a statement. "The archangels lower their eyes and God bows to let her go by... my love... she went to meet love."
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Charlie Crist won Florida's Democratic primary for governor and will challenge GOP Gov. Ron DeSantis in November. DeSantis has an edge when it comes to fundraising, incumbency and registered voters.
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Charlie Crist won Florida's Democratic primary for governor and will challenge GOP Gov. Ron DeSantis in November. DeSantis has an edge when it comes to fundraising, incumbency and registered voters.
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NEW YORK, April 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Attention Playstudios, Inc. ("Playstudios, Inc.") (NASDAQ: MYPS) shareholders:
The Law Offices of Vincent Wong announce that a class action lawsuit has commenced on behalf of investors. This lawsuit is on behalf of a class consisting of all persons and entities other than defendants who: (a) purchased, or otherwise acquired securities of Playstudios between June 22, 2021 and March 1, 2022, both dates inclusive, including, but not limited to, those who purchased or acquired Playstudios securities pursuant to the offering of the private investment in public equity; (b) held common stock of Acies as of May 25, 2021, and were eligible to vote at Acies' June 16, 2021 special meeting who exchanged their shares of Acies stock for shares of Playstudios stock pursuant to the merger of Acies and Old Playstudios; and/or (c) purchased or otherwise acquired Playstudios common stock pursuant to or traceable to Acies' documents issued in connection with the June 2021 merger.
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ABOUT THE ACTION: The class action against Playstudios, Inc. includes allegations that the Company made materially false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (i) Playstudios was having significant problems with its flagship game, Kingdom Boss; (ii) Playstudios would not be releasing Kingdom Boss as expected; and (iii) Playstudios had not revised its financial projections to account for the problems it had encountered with Kingdom Boss. As a result of defendants' wrongful conduct, Class members paid artificially inflated prices for their Playstudios securities and suffered substantial losses and damages.
DEADLINE: June 6, 2022
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SOCCER
AL KHOR, Qatar (AP)The United States frustrated England in a 0-0 draw on Friday for its second consecutive tie in the World Cup.
The result might not match the U.S.’ famous 1-0 win from the 1950 tournament, but it was the latest occasion in which the Americans have defied the odds against the Three Lions.
England is still waiting for its first win in three World Cup matches against the U.S. after a 1-1 draw in South Africa in 2010.
The U.S. came close to recording a second victory over England at a World Cup after creating several scoring chances, including a first-half shot by Christian Pulisic that smashed the crossbar.
Weston McKennie also fired over from just eight yards out.
Harry Kane missed a stoppage time header for England.
England knew victory would guarantee progress to the knockout stages, but a draw still keeps it at the top of Group B with four points. The U.S. is third with two points and needs a win against Iran on Tuesday to advance.
COLLEGE BASKETBALL
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) – Caleb Grill hit seven 3-pointers and scored a career-high 31 points and Iowa State rallied in the final five minutes to stun No. 1 North Carolina 70-65 on Friday in the semifinals of the Phil Knight Invitational.
Iowa State (5-0) picked up just its third win over a team ranked No. 1 in the AP Top 25. The Cyclones are 3-22 against No. 1 teams, with the other wins coming against Kansas in 1957 and Oklahoma in 2016.
The Cyclones can now add North Carolina (5-1) to the list.
Jaren Holmes added 22 points and the Cyclones withstood off shooting games from Aljaz Kunc and Gabe Kalscheur, who combined for three points and missed all eight of their shot attempts.
RJ Davis led North Carolina with 15 points, Armando Bacot added 14 and Caleb Love scored 12.
Iowa State will face No. 20 UConn in Sunday’s championship game, while the Tar Heels will play No. 18 Alabama for third place.
NBA
SAN ANTONIO (AP) – LeBron James’ return from a five-game absence helped push the Los Angeles Lakers to their first road victory of the season.
James scored 21 points, Anthony Davis had 25 points and 15 rebounds and the Lakers beat the San Antonio Spurs 105-94 on Friday night.
San Antonio lost its seventh straight, the second-longest losing streak in the NBA this season. The Spurs have lost 13 of 14 after a 5-2 start.
James wasted no time returning to form following a strained left adductor, hitting a 16-foot jumper 17 seconds in for the game’s first points. James finished 8 for 17 from the field and had eight rebounds and five assists.
GOLF
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) – Tiger Woods and 13-year-old son Charlie are returning to the PNC Championship with hopes of doing one better than last year.
The 20-team field is for winners of majors or The Players Championship and a child or parent. This will be the third time Woods plays. A year ago, he and Charlie finished one shot behind John Daly and his son.
The 36-hole event, televised by NBC, is Dec. 17-18 at the Ritz-Carlton Golf Club Orlando.
Woods has not competed since he missed the cut in the British Open at St. Andrews in July. He is playing next week in his Hero World Challenge in the Bahamas, a 72-hole event against a 20-man field of the world’s top players.
He also has a made-for-TV exhibition on Dec. 10 with Rory McIlroy as his partner against Justin Thomas and Jordan Spieth.
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Hack-resistant 2024 Ford Mustang will be tough to tune
Over-the air downloads means security is required
The recently-revealed 2024 Ford Mustang will be available with a 500 hp 5.0-liter V8 under the hood, and it is going to take more than a little elbow grease to make it more powerful than that.
Ford Authority reports that the car's new computer architecture will make it harder for people to modify due to the security measures in place to prevent hacking.
"Much more difficult," Ford Mustang Chief Engineer Ed Krenz told the enthusiast news outlet.
Mustang owners commonly modify their vehicles to customize their performance.
THE 2024 FORD MUSTANG DARK HORSE IS A THOROUGHBRED
The issue stems from the Mustang's adoption of Ford's FNV (Fully Networked Vehicle) architecture, which is being rolled out across its latest models.
The setup allows for over-the-air updates to be pushed to the vehicles via the internet to bring new functionality to virtually all of their systems.
However, this connectivity means it requires a robust security system to protect owner data.
FORD DEVELOPING SMARTPHONE-CONTROLLED TOWING TECH
Krenz explained that unauthorized changes would be recognized as a "break" that would lead to various components being shut down.
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Migration gets top billing as Biden hosts hemisphere leaders
LOS ANGELES (AP) - Migration has taken center stage at an assembly of Western Hemisphere leaders, reflecting its emergence as a top foreign policy issue amid red-carpet drama over who comes and who stays home.
The “Los Angeles Declaration,” to be announced while U.S. President Joe Biden meets with his counterparts from North, Central and South America Wednesday through Friday, is expected to be a brief call to action that supporters hope will guide countries on hosting people fleeing violence and persecution and searching for more economic stability.
The United States has been the most popular destination for asylum-seekers since 2017, posing a challenge that has stumped Biden and his immediate predecessors, Donald Trump and Barack Obama.
But the U.S. is far from alone. Colombia and neighboring South American countries host millions who have fled Venezuela. Mexico fielded more than 130,000 asylum applications last year, many of them Haitians, which was triple from 2020. Many Nicaraguans escape to Costa Rica, while displaced Venezuelans account for about one-sixth the population of tiny Aruba.
“Countries are already having to do this, so rather than each country trying to sort this out and figure it out for themselves, what we’re doing is saying, ‘Let’s come together in a coherent way and construct a framework so we can all work together to make this situation more humane and more manageable,’” said Brian Nichols, assistant U.S. secretary of state for Western Hemisphere affairs.
Biden was scheduled to arrive at the summit Wednesday, trailed by questions about how much progress he can make on migration and other issues when some of his counterparts from the region — most notably Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador — are boycotting the event.
The controversy has undermined the start of the summit, which is being hosted by the U.S. for the first time since the inaugural event in 1994, at a time when China has been trying to make inroads in the region.
Although Biden was heavily involved in Latin America while he was vice president, his focus has largely been elsewhere since taking office as president last year. He’s been trying to reorient U.S. foreign policy toward Asia while also rallying allies to punish Russia for its invasion of Ukraine.
Some concrete measures may be announced, perhaps funding for development banks. Nichols said in an interview Monday that discussing any specific initiatives would be premature, but officials have made clear that the agreement will be largely aspirational.
There is widespread agreement that relief must target growth and stability for entire communities in which migrants live, not just migrants.
“If you only help the migrants and not the communities around them, that’s counterproductive,” Nichols said.
The agreement may call for more pathways to legal status, mechanisms to reunite families, more efficient and humane border controls and improved information sharing, according to experts who have seen early drafts.
Leaders of Mexico, Guatemala, Honduras and El Salvador — each critical to any regional migration strategy — are skipping the Summit of the Americas, depriving Biden of symbolic heft and unity amid the photo opportunities and pageantry starting with an inaugural ceremony Wednesday.
Mexico’s López Obrador said he delegated Foreign Affairs Secretary Marcelo Ebrard because the U.S. excluded Cuba, Venezuela and Nicaragua, all countries that send large numbers of migrants to the U.S. and neighboring countries.
Upon leaving for Los Angeles on Tuesday, Ebrard said Mexico’s close relationship with the United States was unchanged and noted that Lopez Obrador will visit Washington in July.
President Guillermo Lasso of Ecuador said a migration accord would be an important recognition of what governments are facing.
“(When) you speak about problems and it becomes part of a declaration, a summit as important as this, obviously the problem exists, the problem enters the consciousness of those who should be part of the solution,” he told a group of civic activists in Los Angeles.
The migration accord took shape during discussions of top diplomats in Colombia in October and in Panama in April. Experts who have been consulted by governments say it is largely driven by the U.S. and other countries that take in lots of migrants, such as Colombia, Mexico, Costa Rica, Peru and Panama.
The strategy appears to resemble a U.S.-only plan that Vice President Kamala Harris announced last July, calling for “secure and humane management of borders” and more paths to legal status.
So far, the Biden administration has little to show for it.
The meeting of regional leaders comes as several thousand migrants on Tuesday walked through southern Mexico — the largest migrant caravan of the year — with local authorities showing no signs yet of trying to stop them.
Mexico has tried to contain migrants to the south, far from the U.S. border. But many have grown frustrated there by the slow bureaucratic process to regularize their status and the lack of job opportunities to provide for their families.
U.S. authorities are stopping migrants crossing the Mexican border more often than at any time in about two decades. Under a pandemic-era rule aimed at preventing the spread of COVID-19, many are quickly expelled without a chance to seek asylum. But Title 42 authority, which a federal judge in Louisiana has kept in place, is applied unevenly by nationality.
In Eagle Pass, Texas, one of the busiest spots for illegal crossings, Cubans freely wade through the Rio Grande and are released in the United States on humanitarian parole, aided by Cuba’s refusal to take them back. On the flip side, Mexico has agreed to take back migrants expelled from Honduras, El Salvador and Guatemala, as well as Mexico.
Cristian Salgado, of Honduras, hoped he would be treated as Cubans he saw when he crossed illegally with his wife and 5-year-old son about a month ago but U.S. authorities turned him back to the Mexican border city of Piedras Negras without allowing him to plead his case. He remembers a border agent saying, “There is no asylum for Honduras.”
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Associated Press writers Maria Verza in Mexico City, Gonzalo Solano in Quito, Ecuador, and Chris Megerian in Washington contributed to this report.
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18-month-old revived after being found unresponsive in swimming pool
Published: Jul. 4, 2022 at 8:58 AM EDT|Updated: 1 hour ago
IOWA PARK, Texas (KAUZ/Gray News) – A parent revived an 18-month-old boy who almost drowned in Texas Thursday, according to the Wichita County Sheriff’s Office.
KAUZ reports deputies responded to the Iowa Park Clinic around 9:30 a.m.
Witnesses told authorities the toddler was found unresponsive in a swimming pool in the area.
A parent immediately began CPR before taking the boy to the clinic, according to the sheriff’s office. The 18-month-old was then flown to a children’s hospital.
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LOS ANGELES (AP) — Just over a week removed from a spirit-crushing loss to crosstown rival Southern California, UCLA gave itself an attitude check.
Senior David Singleton gathered his teammates and reminded them that their time together is short. March is on the horizon and the ninth-ranked Bruins want to make a national championship run.
“We’re playing for something bigger than ourselves,” Singleton told them. “I just wanted to make them think about it.”
Jaime Jaquez Jr. heard his fellow senior loud and clear. It showed in UCLA's 76-52 win over Washington State on Saturday night.
Jaquez had 24 points and a career-high 15 rebounds in the Bruins' 21st consecutive home victory.
“We took the pressure off ourselves. A lot of times you get pressure from outside sources, media, people telling us this or that. Today we came together,” Jaquez said. “We played with a lot different attitude, a lot more positive attitude, not thinking about anything other than winning a game.”
The Bruins (19-4, 10-2 Pac-12) own the nation’s longest active home winning streak, including a 13-0 mark at Pauley Pavilion this season.
“It was closer to playing 40 minutes with the intensity that we want,” UCLA coach Mick Cronin said. “We needed it.”
Washington State (10-15, 5-9) was without second-leading scorer DJ Rodman. The senior missed both games in Los Angeles because of illness. The Cougars were led by TJ Bamba with 19 points. Justin Powell added 17, hitting five 3-pointers.
The Cougars lost to the Bruins by one point at home on Dec. 30 after leading for over 35 minutes in the game. This time, WSU kept it close early in the first half before UCLA twice pulled away to leads of 10 points.
“We did a good job of not letting them get comfortable even though they came out firing," Cronin said.
The Bruins dominated the second half. Jaquez scored 10 of their first 15 points. He had four in a row to lead an 11-0 run that stretched UCLA's lead from single digits to 57-38.
“He’s got great talent,” Cronin said. “He can do whatever you need him to do.”
The Cougars committed 11 of their 15 turnovers in the first half. UCLA scored 19 points off WSU's miscues.
BIG PICTURE
Washington State: The Cougars are trending in the wrong direction with six games left in the regular season. They've lost five of six and two straight. Of their remaining games, two are against teams that are below them in the Pac-12 standings.
UCLA: The Bruins have eight regular-season games remaining in which to preserve their Pac-12 lead. The biggest one comes at the end when they host No. 5 Arizona, the team chasing them in the standings. The Wildcats won 58-52 in Tucson last month, snapping UCLA's 14-game winning streak.
BETTER IN EVERY CATEGORY
The Bruins were better than the Cougars in every category. They outscored WSU 36-12 in the paint and their bench outscored WSU's reserves, 17-0. Singleton had eight points off the bench to go with three rebounds, three steals and two assists.
“I only have so many games left, so I decided I wanted to play my heart out,” he said. “It’s not even about points, it’s about the hustle plays.”
UP NEXT
Washington State: Hosts rival Washington on Feb. 11.
UCLA: Visits Oregon State on Thursday.
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MILWAUKEE — A number of police and fire personnel responded to an emergency at Northridge Lake early Thursday afternoon.
Police and Fire teams have yet to comment on the situation, but the Medical Examiner’s office confirmed they were called to the scene for the death of two people.
Photos from the scene suggest the investigation is happening in or around the water. There is also a vehicle near the edge of the shoreline.
This situation is still developing and will be updated as 620WTMJ learns more. | https://wtmj.com/news/2022/12/08/2-deaths-reported-at-northridge-lake-drawing-presence-from-police-and-medical-examiners/ | 2022-12-08 21:58:50 | 0 | https://wtmj.com/news/2022/12/08/2-deaths-reported-at-northridge-lake-drawing-presence-from-police-and-medical-examiners/ |
Man wanted for punching Louisville, Ky., mayor in the face
LOUSVILLE, Ky. (CNN) - Louisville police are looking for the man who punched their city’s mayor in the face Saturday night.
Mayor Greg Fischer was at a popular downtown event when he was assaulted.
Louisville police released several screengrabs from surveillance video showing a man they are calling a suspect.
According to a Facebook post, investigators say the mayor is doing fine.
Fischer, a Democrat, is in his third term as mayor of Kentucky’s largest city and cannot run again due to term limits.
Craig Greenberg, the 2022 Democratic nominee to replace him, survived an apparent assassination attempt in February.
On Twitter, Greenberg sent well wishes to Fischer saying, “We cannot solve our disagreements with violence.”
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BERLIN (AP) — Sean Penn’s film about the war in Ukraine, “Superpower,” will have its world premiere at this year’s Berlin film festival, organizers said Monday.
The documentary will run outside the main competition, which features 18 movies this year including John Trengove’s “Manodrome” with Jesse Eisenberg and Adrien Brody.
Organizers said the Berlinale will pay special tribute this year to Ukraine and the protests in Iran.
The annual event takes place from Feb. 16-26.
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This story has been updated to correct the spelling of director John Trengove’s last name. | https://www.kark.com/entertainment-news/ap-sean-penns-ukraine-documentary-to-premiere-in-berlin/ | 2023-01-24 15:39:41 | 0 | https://www.kark.com/entertainment-news/ap-sean-penns-ukraine-documentary-to-premiere-in-berlin/ |
A car struck a house after the driver was shot in South Jersey Sunday morning.
Family members of the driver told NBC10 that the man died after the shooting and crash in a residential Vineland neighborhood. He only lived about five minutes from the crash site, they said.
The car was headed down the 1100 block of Elmer Road when it jumped the curb, went through two lawns and hit the front of the house before coming to a rest. Investigators also blocked off part of Main Road, up the street from Elmer Road, for hours during their investigation.
The investigation was ongoing, with the family members saying they wanted to know why someone would harm their loved one. | https://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/local/driver-dies-after-being-shot-striking-home-in-vineland/3320829/ | 2022-07-31 12:29:42 | 1 | https://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/local/driver-dies-after-being-shot-striking-home-in-vineland/3320829/ |
Data from MAESTRO-NASH study revealed that HistoIndex's technology identified larger percentage of patients who showed improvement after Resmetirom treatment, compared to manual semi-quantitative pathologist-reads
Company and collaborators will present 14 accepted abstracts at EASL Congress 2023
Presentations reinforce HistoIndex leadership in NASH digital pathology with ground-breaking, validated AI-driven solutions
SINGAPORE, June 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- HistoIndex today announced that the Company, alongside its collaborators, will present new data on its novel stain-free tissue imaging technology using clinically validated artificial intelligence (AI) algorithms at the EASL Congress, taking place June 21-24, 2023. The data demonstrate how HistoIndex's stain-free Second Harmonic Generation/Two-Photon Excitation (SHG/TPE) imaging and AI technologies can be used in preclinical through late-stage clinical development to quantify and analyze morphological features of liver biopsy samples across Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH) and Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD). HistoIndex's patented imaging technology and methodologies will be featured in 14 accepted abstracts, including one oral presentation by Dr. Timothy J. Kendall.
The studies presented at the EASL Congress demonstrate the successful application of SHG/TPE imaging technology combined with AI analysis in multiple clinical trials focused on NASH and NAFLD. HistoIndex's breakthrough lies in its AI algorithm, which is trained on SHG/TPE images of unstained biopsies. By harnessing the power of AI, HistoIndex's digital pathology solution reveals intricate details of NASH histopathology, providing a quantitative and continuous value (qFibrosis®) that surpasses the limitations of the current gold standard of pathological assessment. In contrast to manual assessments of stained tissue biopsies and categorical scoring systems, HistoIndex's approach eliminates variability and enhances the accuracy of diagnosis.
"HistoIndex's participation in the EASL Congress and the acceptance of our research partners' 14 abstract submissions exemplify our unwavering commitment in advancing the field of NASH digital pathology," said Dr. Gideon Ho, Ph.D., CEO at HistoIndex.
Of particular significance is the study conducted by Dr. Stephen Harrison, M.D., titled "Artificial intelligence to measure fibrosis change on liver biopsy in MAESTRO-NASH: a Phase 3 52-week serial liver biopsy study in 966 patients with NASH treated with resmetirom or placebo." The study demonstrated that the percentage of patients showing improvement, as assessed using qFibrosis®, was higher compared to evaluations by central pathologists with significant correlations observed between reduction in qFibrosis® and reduction in PDFF, ALT, AST, and ELF.
"We have seen from the multitude of published data that SHG/TPE imaging with AI analyses can help augment pathologist reads and if we can fully quantify the key features of NASH activity and fibrosis using innovative stain-free AI-based digital pathology; and understand their correlation with outcomes, we will be better equipped to design more effective clinical trials that facilitate regulatory approvals in drug development," said Dr. Stephen Harrison, Chairman, and Founder at Pinnacle Clinical Research, Chairman and Co-Founder at Summit Clinical Research and Visiting Professor of Hepatology at the Radcliffe Department of Medicine, University of Oxford.
HistoIndex is participating in the EASL Congress 2023 in Vienna and will be hosting a brunch meeting on 23rd June 2023 from 10.30 am – 12 pm CET to discuss the use of stain-free digital pathology and AI as endpoints in NASH clinical trials. To register for the event, please contact events@histoindex.com.
Further information on key abstracts featuring HistoIndex technology that will be presented at EASL can be found below:
Abstract session (June 23, 05:45 PM - 06:00 PM CEST, Room Lehar 4)
Title: Digital pathology using stain-free imaging indices allows direct prediction of all-cause mortality, hepatic decompensation and hepatocellular carcinoma development in patients with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease
Presentation Number: OS-087
Presenter: Dr. Timothy J. Kendall
Session: NAFLD: Clinical aspects
Poster Tour (24 June 2023 15:30 - 15:37 CEST, Poster area)
Title: A deep exploration of bridging fibrosis evolution and individual septa parameters in NASH using quantitative second harmonic generation imaging reveals fibrosis changes in natural history and treatment-induced not seen with conventional histology
Poster Number: TOP-076
Presenter: Prof. Nikolai Naoumov
Session: NAFLD: Therapy
Poster presentations
Wednesday, June 21, 2023, From 9AM CEST (Poster area)
Title: Artificial intelligence to measure fibrosis change on liver biopsy in MAESTRO-NASH a phase 3 52-week serial liver biopsy study in 966 patients with NASH treated with resmetirom or placebo
Poster Number: LBP-017
Presenter: Dr. Stephen Harrison
Session & Location: Late-breaker
Title: Artificial Intelligence analysis of liver biopsies in pre-cirrhotic NASH: qFibrosis explained
Poster Number: WED-236
Presenter: Dr. Pol Boudes
Session: Fibrosis / Stellate Cell Biology
Title: Advancement of artificial intelligence in digital pathology: from exploratory end point to primary end point in non-alcoholic steatohepatitis clinical trials
Poster Number: WED-237
Presenter: Dr. Dean Tai
Session: Fibrosis / Stellate Cell Biology
Title: Repeatability and reproducibility assessment and its acceptable standard error of means for qFibrosis system in multi-site NASH clinical trials
Poster Number: WED-238
Presenter: Dr. Jason Pik Eu Chang
Session: Fibrosis / Stellate Cell Biology
Title: Validation and utility of artificial intelligence-based zonal annotations as an additional assessment tool for the histopathologic review of fibrosis in non-alcoholic steatohepatitis patients
Poster Number: WED-436
Presenter: Dr. Gwyneth Soon
Session: NAFLD: Experimental and pathophysiology
Title: Collagen co-localized with macrovesicular steatosis better differentiates fibrosis progression in non-alcoholic fatty liver disease mouse models
Poster Number: WED-438
Presenter: Ms. XiaoXiao Wang
Session: NAFLD: Experimental and pathophysiology
Title: Quantification of vessel and bile duct parameters using Second Harmonic Generation in patients with NAFLD across fibrosis stages
Poster Number: WED-443
Presenter: Dr. Dean Tai
Session: NAFLD: Experimental and pathophysiology
Title: Combination therapy of TERN-501, a selective agonist of thyroid hormone receptor (THR) beta with TERN-101, a farnesoid X receptor (FXR) agonist improves nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) in a GAN diet-induced and biopsy-confirmed mouse model
Poster Number: WED-445
Presenter: Dr. Kerry Russell
Session: NAFLD: Experimental and pathophysiology
Thursday, June 22, 2023, From 9AM CEST (Poster area)
Title: Digital pathology using stain-free imaging indices as a tool for fibrosis quantification in patients with congestive hepatopathy
Poster Number: THU-333
Presenter: Prof. Matthew Yeh
Session: Rare liver diseases (including paediatric and genetic)
Title: Digital pathology with artificial intelligence analyses provides deeper insights into lifestyle intervention-induced fibrosis regression in NASH
Poster Number: THU-428
Presenter: Dr. Dean Tai
Session: NAFLD: Clinical aspects except therapy
Friday, June 23, 2023, From 9AM CEST (Poster area)
Title: Artificial intelligence assisted qFibrosis as a pathological "biomarker" to evaluate disease severity in patients with hepatocellular carcinoma
Poster Number: FRI-290
Presenter: Dr. Dean Tai
Session: Liver tumours: Clinical aspects
Title: Hepatic fat and liver volume reductions-impact on non-alcoholic steatohepatitis trials and potential solutions using concomitant fibrosis with ballooning with fibrosis
Poster Number: FRI-518
Presenter: Dr. Stephen Harrison
Session: NAFLD: Therapy
About HistoIndex (www.histoindex.com)
Founded in 2010, HistoIndex is the first in the world to provide stain-free, fully automated imaging solutions for visualizing and quantifying morphological and architectural features of fibrosis in biological tissues. Using a digital pathology system comprising breakthrough biophotonic technology and ML/AI-based analysis, HistoIndex provides products and services in tissue research and diagnostics. HistoIndex equips researchers with reliable cutting-edge tools for their scientific work and clinicians with a stain-free, automated, consistent, and high throughput imaging platform to assist in speedy and accurate diagnosis of fibrosis and cancer. Based on revolutionary imaging solutions, the products developed have opened doors to new medical standards that aid in clinical diagnosis, benefit clinical research, and speed up pharmaceutical drug and treatment development.
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RESTON, Va., June 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- JumpSeat, the leading technology platform for improving software adoption and productivity, has announced a major milestone with the release of an in-line version within the Adobe Workfront (Enterprise) product coming out on July 11, 2022.
In the new release of Adobe Workfront Enterprise next month, users will be able to seamlessly activate the JumpSeat platform natively within the application. This will provide easier implementation and access to JumpSeat's extensive capabilities for Adobe Workfront Enterprise users. Companies with Workfront Enterprise will be able to activate the JumpSeat platform just by toggling a setting and getting an activation code to get started.
JumpSeat is the leading digital adoption platform that provides an efficient, effective, and permanent fix for one of the biggest challenge areas of technology implementation. Companies turn to JumpSeat to drive user adoption, workflow compliance and time to value. Now embedded in Adobe Workfront Enterprise, corporate leaders can increase software adoption by delivering just-in-time, in-app guidance that elevates user satisfaction, increases productivity, reduces support tickets, and enhances workflow adherence with JumpSeat. Adding to JumpSeat's capabilities in Workfront Enterprise, the platform includes 46 best-in-class guides for many of the most common trouble points for users.
"Partnering with Adobe to deliver JumpSeat native within Adobe Workfront drives better business outcomes and is a major step forward for customers who want to improve user adoption, workflow compliance and honor Workfront's existing security protocol," noted Dean Edmundson, CEO of JumpSeat.
Leverage the digital adoption guides and InSight analytics within JumpSeat to customize workflows, embed/streamline standard processes and measure success with advanced adoption & users analytics. JumpSeat's guides also move across all your applications making it more accessible and customizable to everyone based on their roles and responsibilities.
Reach out to JumpSeat today for a demonstration of our personalized tools that will drive your company's Workfront implementation, delivering happier users, better data and reliable process adherence. Visit our website at jumpseat.io or call 888.972.5972 to learn more or schedule a demonstration of the JumpSeat platform.
About JumpSeat
JumpSeat is the digital transformation accelerator for large companies seeking to increase software adoption and productivity. JumpSeat drives adoption, workflow compliance and shorter time-to-value. JumpSeat is a digital adoption platform that provides an efficient, effective, and permanent fix for one of the biggest challenge areas of new technology implementation. It supplies users with customized, real-time, on-demand training that adapt to their needs to drive workflow compliance, software adoption and productivity.
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OCALA, Fla., August 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Auctions on HiBid.com brought in over $39.6 million in gross auction proceeds last week from a combined total of 1,450 online-only and webcast auctions. HiBid.com averaged 1.43 million bids on the site per day in auctions ranging from July 25th through the 31st, with well over half a million lots sold. Among the hundreds of auctions now open for bidding, there are auctions featuring government surplus and police-seized assets, coins and currency, recent and vintage furniture, antiques, and a wide range of collectibles.
HiBid.com brings buyers and sellers together every day with a wide-ranging selection of items across hundreds of categories that appeal to bidders worldwide. HiBid is fully integrated with Auction Flex 360, providing auctioneers with a comprehensive auction management solution that supports internet-only auctions, webcast auctions, and absentee bidding.
GAP: $39,652,254
Lots Sold: 573,690
Online-Only Auctions: 1,353
Webcast Auctions: 97
Average Bidders Per Day: 888,000
Average Bids Per Day: 1.43 Million
The following list includes a small sample from the hundreds of auctions currently open for bidding on HiBid.com. Site visitors can click the Find Auctions menu at the top of the HiBid.com homepage for links to the Featured and Hot auctions, such as those listed below, or use the search box to find auctions nearby.
Auction Type: Online-Only
Dates: July 28th-August 14th
Seller: Washington Surplus Inc
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Dates: July 24th-August 4th
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Seller: Saucon Valley Auction Company
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WASHINGTON, April 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- NASA and Rocket Lab are targeting 9 p.m. EDT, Sunday, April 30 (1 p.m. New Zealand Standard Time, Monday, May 1), to launch two storm tracking CubeSats into orbit.
The agency's TROPICS (Time-Resolved Observations of Precipitation structure and storm Intensity with a Constellation of Smallsats) mission has a two hour launch window from Launch Complex 1 Pad B in Māhia, New Zealand.
Rocket Lab will provide live coverage beginning approximately 20 minutes before launch. Coverage will air on NASA Television, the NASA app, and the agency's website, as well as the Rocket Lab website.
TROPICS is a constellation of four identical CubeSats designed to observe tropical cyclones from low Earth orbit, making observations more frequently than current weather tracking satellites. Both payloads, each carrying a pair of CubeSats, will launch on a Rocket Lab Electron rocket.
A second launch from Rocket Lab with two additional CubeSats is targeted for Monday, May 15 EDT (Tuesday, May 16 NZST), with exact launch times contingent on the date and time of the first launch.
TROPICS will study tropical cyclones as part of NASA's Earth System Science Pathfinder Program and should increase understanding of the processes driving rapid changes in storm structure and integrity. NASA plans to have the CubeSats distributed evenly in two low Earth orbital planes about 340 miles (550 kilometers) above the Earth's surface. TROPICS has the potential to provide roughly hourly observations of a storm's precipitation, temperature, and humidity, compared to about every six hours with current satellites. Gathering data more frequently can help scientists improve weather forecasting models.
Full coverage of this mission is as follows (all times Eastern):
Friday, April 28
NASA and Rocket Lab will host a media teleconference at 4 p.m. for the TROPICS mission. Audio of the briefing will be livestreamed on NASA's website.
The teleconference participants will include:
- Dr. Will McCarty, program scientist, NASA Earth Science Division
- Ben Kim, program executive, NASA Earth Science Division
- Dr. William Blackwell, TROPICS principal investigator, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)
- Bradley Smith, Director, Launch Services for NASA's Space Operations Mission Directorate
- Peter Beck, Rocket Lab founder and CEO
To participate, media must RSVP at least two hours prior to the start of the briefing by emailing: ksc-newsroom@mail.nasa.gov.
Sunday, April 30
Approximately 8:40 p.m. – Live launch coverage begins
9 p.m. – Launch window opens
NASA website launch coverage
Follow countdown coverage on NASA's launch blog for live updates beginning no earlier than 8 p.m. as the countdown milestones occur. On-demand streaming video and photos of the launch will be available shortly after liftoff on Rocket Lab's website and Flickr.
Watch, engage on social media
Stay connected and receive mission updates by following and tagging these accounts:
Twitter: @NASA_LSP, @NASAEarth, @NASAKennedy, @NASA, @RocketLab
Facebook: NASA, NASA LSP, RocketLabUSA
Instagram: @NASA, @NASAEarth, @RocketLabUSA
The TROPICS team is led by Blackwell at MIT's Lincoln Laboratory in Lexington, Massachusetts, and includes researchers from NASA, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, and several universities and commercial partners. NASA's Launch Services Program, based at the agency's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, is managing launch services.
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DALLAS, Feb. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- McKool Smith has been recognized as one of the most active and high-performing law firms in the Patexia 2023 ITC Intelligence Report. The report, which provides a comprehensive overview on the best performing and most active International Trade Commission (ITC) Section 337 attorneys and law firms, also named several of McKool Smith's Intellectual Property litigators among some of the most active and best performing lawyers in the country.
The annual report ranked McKool Smith as the No.16 most active law firm representing complainants and the No. 10 best performing law firm representing complainants. The firm was also among one of the top 25 best performing law firms representing complainants or respondents overall.
McKool Smith Principals Richard Kamprath and Joshua Newcomer were named among the top 20 most active and best performing attorneys representing complainants—Kamprath was also ranked one of the top most active and best performing attorneys representing respondents or complainants overall.
Principals Joshua Budwin, Eric Hansen, Kevin Hess and Nicholas Matich, along with Associates Eliza Beeney, Matthew Cameron, Alexandra Easley and Mitch Verboncoeur were also ranked among the top most active and best performing attorneys representing complainants.
Patexia's ITC Intelligence Report covers the period between January 1, 2017, and December 31, 2022, encompassing a total of 416 investigations.
With 130 trial lawyers across offices in Austin, Dallas, Houston, Los Angeles, Marshall, New York, and Washington, D.C., McKool Smith has established a reputation as one of America's leading trial firms. The firm has secured 13 nine-figure jury verdicts and 15 eight-figure jury verdicts, obtaining more VerdictSearch and The National Law Journal "Top 100 Verdicts" than any other law firm. These courtroom successes have earned McKool Smith critical acclaim and helped the firm become what The Wall Street Journal describes as "one of the biggest law firm success stories of the past decade." McKool Smith represents clients in complex commercial litigation, intellectual property, bankruptcy, insurance recovery, and white collar defense matters.
For more information, please contact Keith Hill at (903) 923.9005 or email khill@mckoolsmith.com.
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LAFAYETTE, Ind. — A central Indiana middle school teacher has been arrested after accusations that he poked multiple students near their breasts, smacked a student’s buttocks, called female students “baby” and tickled them.
Peter Anders, a physical education teacher previously employed by the Tippecanoe School Corporation to work in middle schools, was arrested and charged last week with five counts of battery on a person less than 14 years old and two counts of battery.
An investigation into Anders began in late 2022 after multiple female students he taught at Southwestern Middle School accused the 45-year-old West Lafayette man of battery and inappropriate behavior, according to an affidavit for his arrest filed on July 24.
Court documents filed in Tippecanoe County Court state that seven victims, all students at Southwestern, came forward between November 2021 and December 2022 alleging that Anders had either touched their butts or chests, called them “baby,” or tickled them.
Specific allegations against Anders include him poking 5+ students in their ribs near their breasts, hitting or kicking students in the backside, calling female students “baby” and other pet names and lifting up a female student’s shirt while tickling her.
One such incident, court docs filed against Anders show, was allegedly captured on video by a student. Tippecanoe County prosecutors claim that in the video, which was filmed in November 2021, Anders is seen kicking a female student’s butt with his foot.
Investigators said they gained access to surveillance footage that also showed Anders hitting the student’s butt, according to the affidavit.
Police also interviewed victims who said that Anders made them feel “extremely uncomfortable” and that he began showing noticeable favoritism to female students shortly after he began teaching at the middle school.
“Victim 4 said Anders changed his behavior for a short period of time after they reported it, but then began to touch her more frequently than before,” court docs read.
Further evidence referenced in court docs includes Anders admitting to touching students in the chest when confronted by school officials in late 2021 and one educator’s testimony that the principal had “received reports of Anders inappropriately touching students” before Nov. 2021.
When asked for a statement on the investigation into Anders, the Tippecanoe School Corporation offered the following statement:
“Peter Anders is no longer an employee of the TSC. He was a health and physical education teacher at Southwestern Middle School from August 2021-February 2023.
After receiving the student complaint, the TSC immediately contacted law enforcement and the Department of Child Services. The TSC also began its own internal investigation, placed Anders on administrative leave and he later resigned during the investigation.“
Tippecanoe School Corporation
Online jail records show that Anders was arrested by police on Wednesday, July 26, and subsequently booked into Tippecanoe County Jail. Records show that he is still being held at the jail on a $2,000 bond. | https://fox59.com/indiana-news/indiana-teacher-accused-of-touching-students-butts-calling-middle-schoolers-baby-and-tickling-them/ | 2023-07-31 20:40:24 | 1 | https://fox59.com/indiana-news/indiana-teacher-accused-of-touching-students-butts-calling-middle-schoolers-baby-and-tickling-them/ |
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — The prosecutor seeking the death penalty for the gunman who massacred 17 people at a Parkland, Florida, high school detailed for jurors Monday how Nikolas Cruz coldly mowed down his victims, returning to some as they lay wounded to finish them off with a second volley.
Some parents wept as prosecutor Mike Satz described in his opening statement how Cruz killed their children at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School on Feb. 14, 2018. Others sat stoically, their arms crossed over their chests. One woman who lost her daughter fled the courtroom, sobbing and holding tissue to her face.
Satz’s comments came at the start of the trial to determine whether Cruz is executed or serves life in prison without parole.
The prosecutor’s presentation went over how Cruz shot each of the 14 students and three staff members who died and some of the 17 who were wounded. Some were shot sitting at their desks, some as they fled and some as they lay bleeding on the floor while the former Stoneman Douglas student methodically stalked through a three-story building for almost seven minutes with an AR-15 semi-automatic rifle.
Cruz, 23, pleaded guilty in October to murder and attempted murder and is contesting only his sentence. The trial, which is expected to last four months, was supposed to begin in 2020, but it was delayed by the COVID-19 pandemic and legal fights.
Satz called the murders cold, calculated, cruel and heinous, quoting the video Cruz, then 19, made three days before the shooting.
“This is what the defendant said: ‘Hello, my name is Nik. I’m going to be the next school shooter of 2018. My goal is at least 20 people with an AR-15 and some tracer rounds. It’s going to be a big event, and when you see me on the news, you’ll know who I am. You’re all going to die. Ah yeah, I can’t wait,'” Satz said.
Among the first witnesses was Danielle Gilbert, a junior who was in psychology class when the shooting began. The teacher told students to get behind her desk.
“We were sitting like sitting ducks. We had no way to protect ourselves,” said Gilbert, who is now a student at the University of Central Florida.
The jury was then shown cellphone video Gilbert took inside the classroom. The footage began with a girl curled up beneath the teacher’s desk and others, including Gilbert, mostly unseen as they crouch behind it. About two dozen shots that seemed to be coming from just outside the door are heard in rapid succession as the fire alarm sounds. An unseen wounded boy cries out twice, “Someone help me.”
The gunshots get further away, but the students remain quiet and huddled, speaking only in whispers. Eventually, the voices of police officers can be heard approaching. The teacher stands up, holding her head.
“They’re coming, they’re coming, we’re OK,” a boy whispers.
SWAT officers, carrying rifles, then burst in, wanting to know if anyone is hurt. The students point and Gilbert stands up with her camera. A wounded boy and girl are carried out. A dead girl lies in a pool of blood. The officers tell the students to run out. They passed two more bodies lying in the hallway before exiting into a parking lot.
Her testimony over, Gilbert broke down in sobs. Her father put his arm around her and led her from the courtroom.
Prosecutors also presented cellphone video from another student that showed classmates crouching behind chairs as Cruz fired through the classroom door window, the bangs reverberating over screams.
From the back of the courtroom, a relative of a girl who died in that classroom yelled for prosecutors to turn it off before bailiffs asked the woman to be quiet. The defense requested a mistrial over the outburst, but it was denied.
The seven-man, five-woman jury is backed up by 10 alternates. It is the nation’s deadliest mass shooting to go before a jury.
Nine other gunmen who killed at least 17 people died during or immediately after their shootings, either by suicide or police gunfire. The suspect in the 2019 slaying of 23 people at a Walmart in El Paso, Texas, is awaiting trial.
It wasn’t clear if anyone was in the courtroom to support Cruz, who sat at the defense table between his attorneys. During Satz’s opening statement, he mostly looked down at a pad of paper with a pencil in his hand, but he did not appear to write. He would sometimes look up to stare at Satz or the jury, peer at the audience or whisper to his lawyers.
After Satz spoke, Cruz’s lawyers announced that they would not give their opening statement until it is time to present their case weeks from now. That is a rare and risky strategy because it gives Satz the only say before jurors examine grisly evidence and hear testimony from survivors and the victims’ parents and spouses.
When lead defender Melisa McNeill gives her statement, she will likely emphasize that Cruz is a young adult with lifelong emotional and psychological problems who allegedly suffered from fetal alcohol syndrome and abuse.
It’s the first death penalty trial for Circuit Judge Elizabeth Scherer. When jurors eventually get the case in the fall, they will vote 17 times, once for each of the victims, on whether to recommend capital punishment.
Every vote must be unanimous. A non-unanimous vote for any one of the victims means Cruz’s sentence for that person would be life in prison. The jurors are told that to vote for the death penalty, the aggravating circumstances presented by the prosecution for the victim in question must, in their judgment, outweigh mitigating factors presented by the defense.
Regardless of the evidence, any juror can vote for life in prison out of mercy. During jury selection, the panelists said under oath that they are capable of voting for either sentence. | https://www.ksn.com/news/national-world/ap-us-news/florida-high-school-shooters-penalty-trial-set-to-begin/ | 2022-07-19 06:41:23 | 1 | https://www.ksn.com/news/national-world/ap-us-news/florida-high-school-shooters-penalty-trial-set-to-begin/ |
NEW YORK, Aug. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Neuberger Berman Municipal Fund Inc. (NYSE American: NBH), Neuberger Berman California Municipal Fund Inc. (NYSE American: NBW), and Neuberger Berman New York Municipal Fund Inc. (NYSE American: NBO) (each a "Fund" and collectively, the "Funds") each announced today that it has redeemed a portion of its outstanding Variable Rate Municipal Term Preferred Shares ("VMTP Shares"). The redemption price for the VMTP Shares was the $100,000 liquidation preference per share plus the final accumulated distribution amounts owed. Neuberger Berman Municipal Fund Inc. redeemed 47 VMTP Shares and has 1,657 VMTP Shares outstanding. Neuberger Berman California Municipal Fund Inc. redeemed 38 VMTP Shares and has 512 VMTP Shares outstanding. Neuberger Berman New York Municipal Fund Inc. redeemed 43 VMTP Shares and has 420 VMTP Shares outstanding.
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SYRACUSE, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — Syracuse Police now confirm a 5-year-old boy was the victim in last week’s deadly house fire on Douglas Street.
Around 3:30 p.m. on October 27, fire crews were called to the 300 block of Douglas Street.
They were met with thick smoke and tall flames spreading quickly throughout the home.
Firefighters found the boy and pulled him from the home, but his injuries were too severe.
He was taken to Upstate, where he was pronounced dead.
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MONTEVIDEO, Uruguay (AP) — The first thing 11-year-old Mia Rodríguez says she did with her new prosthetic hands was draw a picture of a kitten.
The Uruguayan girl, whose fingers never fully developed, put on the prosthetic hands and demonstrated the grasping movement she can now make.
“Now I can hold the pencil with one hand. Before, I had to do it with both hands because my fist wouldn’t close,” she said, while her mother Ana Van López watched excitedly.
Rodríguez received the protheses from the Uruguayan Manos de Héroes foundation, which designs and prints hands and arms with 3D technology for children and adults across the South American country.
Since 2020, the foundation has provided more than 100 free prostheses, most of them for families in vulnerable situations.
Van López, 28, lives with her partner and their four children in an abandoned factory in Salinas, about 40 kilometers (25 miles) from Montevideo, and her income comes from informal work, such as selling firewood or pineapples. The family has a monthly income of about 8,000 pesos, or US$200.
“I am very grateful, I thought my daughter was the only one with this problem. She had never come across someone like her in the hospital or on the street. It’s very difficult for us,” said Van López, who is trying to obtain a state disability benefit for the girl equivalent to a little more than 15,000 pesos a month, or $380. In addition, they receive a similar amount of state support, she said.
Almost 16% of the Uruguayan population registers some level of disability, the majority mild, according to a 2011 census by the National Statistics Institute.
Rodríguez’s prosthetic hands move with threads that are taut from the motion of her wrists. They are violet with pink, colors she says she chose because they go well together, and are decorated with unicorn decals. Other children prefer the colors of their favorite soccer club or superhero.
The prostheses can be mechanical or electronic. They are placed on the hands, forearm, elbow or shoulder, according to the needs of each person.
Designing a hand, printing it, and putting it together takes a couple of weeks, said Andrea Cukerman, an electrical engineer and founder and of Manos de Héroes, or Hands of Heroes.
The prostheses are free and the foundation is financed with contributions from private companies and donations. In Europe, a prosthetic hand with much more advanced technology can cost as much as $100,000, the foundation said.
On one of the walls of the foundation’s office there are photos of children and adults who have received prostheses. The images show children striking poses with hands and arms in vibrant colors – orange, green – or like those of Spiderman.
“The idea is that they don’t feel alone,” Cukerman said.
The photos of adults are more subdued; most of their prostheses imitate the color and details of the skin.
Cukerman shows the prostheses she is currently printing: the arm of an adult who had an accident.
The day of the test, Rodríguez kept looking at everything in front of her, Cukerman recalled.
“When we showed her her hands, her face lit up, her big eyes, she hardly spoke,” she said.
They explained how the prosthetic hands worked, what movement she had to make to open and close her fist, and warned that some adjustments might have to be made.
Rodríguez put her hands on and began to try movements.
“It took a few seconds, they were perfect,” said her mother. | https://fox59.com/news/ap-top-headlines/foundation-prints-3d-prosthetics-gives-them-free-in-uruguay/ | 2023-04-28 01:53:19 | 0 | https://fox59.com/news/ap-top-headlines/foundation-prints-3d-prosthetics-gives-them-free-in-uruguay/ |
ORLANDO, Fla., March 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The pandemic and other recent crises illustrate the need for a secure and dependable supply chain. Citizens no longer want the USA to be dependent on foreign governments, and they are demanding domestically produced products. Manufacturers are answering the call with commitments to produce products right here in the USA and they are joining together to serve patriotic consumers through the new, one-stop marketplace, MadeInUSA.com.
Reminding consumers that their dollars are powerful forces for freedom, MadeInUSA.com is mission-driven to strengthen our nation through improving our economic future. Manufacturers may promote goods on the robust new platform that showcases products made in the USA, and consumers can shop knowing their dollars are making a positive difference for America. Online sales account for nearly $800 billion in sales each year, so this is a win for manufacturers, a win for consumers, and a victory for our nation.
The FREE and easy-to-use vendor portal offered by MadeInUSA.com provides US manufacturers a powerful platform to promote products. The manufacturer only needs to upload product images, pricing, and descriptions. MadeInUSA.com offers a drop-ship model, and collects and pays all sales tax and shipping costs, saving manufacturers time and money, and ensuring consumers will have rapid delivery rates.
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American manufacturers may preview the MadeInUSA.com demo site to see the benefits for producers and consumers. The continually expanding variety of products will be fully available to consumers later this year.
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BOGOTÁ, Colombia (AP) —
Colombians were on edge Friday as authorities searched for four Indigenous children who were on a small plane that crashed in the Amazon jungle this month but have not been found. The three adults aboard died.
The crash happened in the early hours of May 1 when the Cessna single-engine propeller plane with six passengers and a pilot declared an emergency due to an engine failure. The small aircraft fell off radar a short time later and a frantic search for survivors began.
Colombian troops found the wreckage Tuesday along with the bodies of the pilot, a guide and the children’s mother. But there was no sign of the youngsters.
The children, members of the Uitoto Indigenous community, were identified as Lesly Jacobombaire Mucutuy, 13; Soleiny Jacobombaire Mucutuy, 9; Tien Noriel Ronoque Mucutuy, 4; and Cristin Neriman Ranoque Mucutuy, 11 months.
On Wednesday, there appeared to be a breakthrough when Colombian President Gustavo Petro took to Twitter to announce that the four children had been found alive. But any elation was deflated hours later when Petro deleted the tweet, acknowledging that the children had in fact not been found.
“I have decided to delete the tweet because the information provided by the ICBF (Colombian Institute of Family Welfare) could not be confirmed,” Petro wrote. “I regret what happened. The Military Forces and the Indigenous communities will continue in their tireless search to give the country the news it is waiting for.”
Dozens of military personnel, supported by Indigenous people from nearby communities, have been searching the area where the plane crashed.
Colombians have been debating various finds in the search and whether they might be linked to the children — including a baby bottle discovered one day and a pair of scissors found the next day in what seemed to be a makeshift shelter of leaves.
In addition, the company that owned the plane said in a statement that one of its pilots who was in the area had heard from some members of a local Indigenous community that the children were on their way to a village on a riverboat. But they never showed up there.
Another report said the children had boarded a boat on the Apaporis River heading toward the village of Cachiporro. But the children were not on board when the boat arrived.
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This version corrects that there were six passengers on board the plane, not seven. | https://www.krqe.com/news/top-stories/ap-top-headlines/ap-search-for-4-kids-missing-after-deadly-amazon-plane-crash-leaves-colombia-on-edge/ | 2023-05-20 23:44:27 | 0 | https://www.krqe.com/news/top-stories/ap-top-headlines/ap-search-for-4-kids-missing-after-deadly-amazon-plane-crash-leaves-colombia-on-edge/ |
Taco Bell tests new items with giant Cheez-Its
(CNN) - Taco Bell is joining forces with Cheez-Its for two items that are being tested out on the menu at a single location in California.
The first is the Big Cheez-It Tostada, which is made up of a large Cheez-It cracker 16 times the size of a regular one. Topping the super-sized cracker is ground beef, sour cream, lettuce, cheddar cheese and tomatoes.
That’s selling for $2.49.
The second new item is a Big Cheez-It Crunchwrap Supreme, which substitutes the usual tostada shell with a giant Cheez-It cracker.
It also features the usual ingredients, including ground beef and tomatoes. It’s selling for $4.29.
Right now, these meals are only available for the next two weeks at a Taco Bell in Irvine, California.
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DOVER, Del. (AP) — The names of individual customers of collapsed cryptocurrency exchange FTX Trading can be permanently shielded from public disclosure, a Delaware bankruptcy judge ruled Friday.
Following a two-day hearing, Judge John Dorsey rejected arguments from lawyers for several media outlets and for the U.S. bankruptcy trustee, which serves as a government watchdog in Chapter 11 reorganization cases, challenging FTX’s request to keep the names of customers and creditors secret.
Dorsey ruled that customer identities constitute a trade secret. He also said FTX customers need to be protected from bad actors who might target them by scouring the internet and the “dark web” for their personal information.
“It’s the customers that are the most important issue here,” he said. “I want to make sure that they are protected and they don’t fall victim to any types of scams that might be happening out there.”
Katie Townsend, an attorney for the media outlets, had argued that the press and the public have a “compelling and legitimate interest” in knowing the names of those affected by the stunning collapse of FTX.
“That collapse sent shock waves not just through the cryptocurrency industry, but the entire financial industry,” Townsend said. “And at this point, we don’t even know where the shock waves, both individually and institutionally, have hit the hardest, and what institutions may have the largest, or no, exposure as a result.”
But lawyers for FTX and its official committee of unsecured creditors argued that its customer list is both a valuable asset and confidential commercial information. They contend that secrecy is needed to protect FTX customers from theft and potential scams, and to ensure that potential competitors do not “poach” FTX customers. FTX believes its customer list could prove valuable as part of any sale of assets, or as part of a reorganization.
“The debtors are in a position to realize value from these customer lists,” said FTX attorney Brian Glueckstein.
FTX entered bankruptcy in November when the global exchange ran out of money after the equivalent of a bank run. Founder Sam Bankman-Fried has pleaded not guilty to charges that he cheated investors and looted customer deposits to make lavish real estate purchases, campaign contributions to politicians, and risky trades at Alameda Research, his cryptocurrency hedge fund trading firm. Three former FTX executives have pleaded guilty to fraud charges and are cooperating with investigators.
In January, Dorsey ruled that FTX could redact the names of all customers, and the addresses and email addresses of non-individual customers, from court filings for 90 days. He also authorized FTX to permanently keep secret the addresses and email addresses of individual creditors and equity holders.
On Friday, the judge approved the permanent sealing of individual customer names and extended the secrecy regarding the names of institutional customers for another 90 days.
Dorsey refused, however, to continue to allow FTX to shield the names of individual creditors or equity holders who are citizens of the United Kingdom or European Union nations and covered under a consumer protection program known as the General Data Protection Regulation, or GDPR. FTX sought similar treatment for individuals covered under Japanese data privacy laws.
Dorsey said that, in response to an objection from the U.S. trustee, FTX had presented no evidence to show that those foreign individuals might be harmed, or that FTX might be sanctioned, if their names are disclosed.
Dorsey also rejected a request by attorneys for an ad hoc committee of non-U.S. customers to keep the names of its members secret. If the committee wants to participate in the case, then the names of its members must be disclosed, he said.
According to redacted court filings, the ad hoc committee currently has 35 members, with estimated economic interests in FTX ranging from $64,434 to $1.5 billion. Dorsey noted that some members may decide to drop out based on his ruling. | https://www.cbs42.com/news/business/judge-in-ftx-bankruptcy-rejects-media-challenge-says-customer-names-can-remain-secret/ | 2023-06-10 21:52:53 | 1 | https://www.cbs42.com/news/business/judge-in-ftx-bankruptcy-rejects-media-challenge-says-customer-names-can-remain-secret/ |
Updated October 3, 2022 at 9:05 PM ET
SEOUL, South Korea — North Korea on Tuesday fired an intermediate-range ballistic missile over Japan, its neighbors said, escalating tests of weapons designed to strike key targets in regional U.S. allies.
It is the most significant missile test by North Korea since January, when it fired the Hwasong-12 intermediate-range missile capable of reaching the U.S. territory of Guam. It is also the first time that a North Korean missile has flown over Japan since 2017.
The Japanese prime minister's office said at least one missile fired from North Korea flew over Japan and was believed to have landed in the Pacific Ocean.
Japanese authorities issued a "J-alert" to residents in northeastern regions to evacuate to buildings nearby, the first such alert since 2017. Trains were temporarily suspended in Japan's Hokkaido and Aomori regions before their operations were resumed after a government notice that the North Korean missile appeared to have landed into the Pacific.
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida told reporters that "the firing, which followed a recent series of launches by North Korea, is a reckless act and I strongly condemn it." He said he will convene the National Security Council to discuss the situation.
Japanese Chief Cabinet Secretary Hirokazu Matsuno said there have been no immediate reports of damage reported after the North's missile launch. He said the missile landed in waters outside the country's exclusive economic zone after a 22-minute flight.
South Korea's Joint Chiefs of Staff said it also detected the launch of what it called a ballistic missile that was fired from the North's northern inland area. It said the South Korean military bolstered its surveillance posture and maintains readiness in close coordination with the United States.
South Korea President Yoon Suk Yeol said North Korea launched an intermediate-range missile whose range is 4,000 kilometers (2,485 miles). It is a range that places Guam within striking distance.
Yoon said he called a National Security Council meeting to discuss the launch and that the North's "reckless nuclear provocations" would meet the stern response of the South and the broader international community.
The launch is the fifth round of weapons tests by North Korea in the past 10 days in what was seen as an apparent response to bilateral military drills between South Korea and the United States and the allies' other training involving Japan last week. North Korea views such drills as an invasion rehearsal.
The missiles fired during the past four rounds of launches were short-range and fell in the waters between the Korean Peninsula and Japan. Those missiles are capable of hitting targets in South Korea.
North Korea has test-fired about 40 missiles over about 20 different launch events this year as its leader Kim Jong Un vows to expand his nuclear arsenal and refuses to return to nuclear diplomacy with the United States.
Some experts say Kim eventually would try to use his enlarged arsenal to pressure Washington to accept his country as a nuclear state, a recognition that he thinks is necessary to win the lifting of international sanctions and other concessions.
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Ghost Adventures star Zak Bagans has had plenty of paranormal encounters, but only ET's Kevin Frazier got to come along for a "level 10" adventure at an infamous Hollywood location!
The pair teamed up to enter the "Los Feliz Murder House" for a new two-part episode of Ghost Adventures, investigating an area of Los Angeles which Bagans believes to be cursed.
"Back in 1838, Domingo Feliz -- he owned a ranch in Los Feliz -- he was killed by his wife's lover, then that wife and her lover were executed," Bagans explains in ET's exclusive sneak peek at the upcoming episodes. "Then a descendant of his named Don [Antonio] Feliz ended up dying and he was gonna give all of his money to his niece, Petranilla, but a lawyer and another guy were able to swindle that money and change his will on his deathbed. Petranilla cursed this land -- it is very well known -- and when Petranilla cursed this land, she cursed all of Griffith Park and... that curse has permeated throughout this entire soil, throughout this entire land."
"Ever since then, all of Los Feliz has been stigmatized with these types of events -- the LaBianca murders happened right over there -- all of Los Feliz," he added. "I believe there is something dark in this house."
The Los Feliz Murder House, specifically, was itself the site of a grizzly murder-suicide in 1959 when Dr. Harold Perelson, a successful cardiologist and USC professor, killed his wife with a ball-peen hammer as she slept. After he attempted to attack his eldest daughter as well, his children fled to a neighbor's to call for help. Perelson then killed himself by swallowing a cocktail of pills.
Over the years, the house has been bought and sold several times, however, no one has ever moved in -- leading Bagans to believe the paranormal activity inside might be especially high.
"When the house has a memory of something like a murder-suicide, among other things, when it stays dormant and when it stays sealed, that makes it even more dangerous for when you puncture that seal," he explains.
In the episode, Bagans and Frazier attempt to puncture that seal, with "a lockdown-style type of investigation, where the complete house is sealed -- we are gonna padlock the back door and we're gonna listen."
"This is a level 10 location on the Ghost Adventures scale," Bagans admits. "I thought it would be better to start you out maybe at a haunted toy shop or something, you know what I mean? But you got thrown into this -- you got thrown into the level 10."
"Why not!" Frazier exclaims, though he's definitely got his backup plan at the ready. "I'm being serious, if something goes wrong, I'm coming out -- whether it's through a window or whatever. I'm coming out!"
Ghost Adventures' two-part episode, "Los Feliz Murder House," airs Oct. 20 and 27 on Travel Channel and Discovery+.
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Monitoring college classes is too far, governor
Thursday’s headline “DeSantis probes universities for CRT” really hit a nerve. What is next? Closing all the libraries? I can understand why we might want to watch what books young children have available and avoid exposing them to themes they cannot understand, but monitoring university classes is beyond the pale. Aren’t college students adults and scholars? Don’t they attend institutions of higher learning to expand their knowledge and to think outside the box?
This is all part of DeSantis’s “Stop WOKE Act” which Chief U.S. District Judge Mark Walker pronounced a violation of First Amendment Rights and called “positively dystopian.” Frightening, indeed. I guess this is the governor’s idea of the “Free State of Florida” but maybe we are only free to think as he does.
Anne Gardepe Orlando
Gun debate shows state leaders’ hypocrisy
In a guest column of Jan. 6 (“Constitutional carry would be the final nail in Jim Crow’s coffin”) makes a point that Florida’s gun permitting rules were set up to keep guns out of the hands of Black laborers and were therefore racially motivated.
He even quotes a state Supreme Court justice who readily admits this. So, let’s review. Critical Race Theory argues that racism is baked into many of this country’s laws, but Tallahassee won’t admit it until it suits their purpose. And in those cases, the laws must be changed. Yet another example of the hypocrisy in this administration.
Sharon Vaughn Kissimmee
DeSantis hasn’t always protected children from vulgarity
I enjoyed reading Scott Maxwell’s Jan. 4 column, “Total government control: The DeSantis/drag queen philosophy,” pointing out the governor’s hypocrisy about protecting children.
Since DeSantis claims to want to protect children from vulgarity, let’s remember his own hypocritical, non-G-rated actions in this area.
Just as anyone reading Maxwell’s column was certainly not fooled by his strategically placed asterisks (“P*ssy” and “t*ts”), the governor is actually peddling and raising money by peddling barely disguised vulgarities. Even children know exactly what the term “Let’s Go Brandon” means when they see it on a T-shirt or bumper sticker that someone bought on his website. Great example for the kids, Ron.
Please don’t take offense, governor if I salute, with a middle finger, your hypocrisy and peddling of vulgar merchandise. It’s just a finger. Right?
Alan Herrington Orlando
Governor is selective with his indignation
Regarding your timely editorial “Floridians need sunshine, not shady business” (Jan. 4): Why hasn’t our hypocritical governor spouted angrily, with his usual sarcasm, about the almost 400 “illegal aliens” from Cuba who landed in the Dry Tortugas and Keys this past weekend and actually entered Florida? They are just as illegal as the immigrants who crossed into Texas and he “deported” to Martha’s Vineyard. Where’s the plane, Ron? Where’s the indignation about the failed immigration policies?
The illegal immigrants and asylum-seekers from Mexico, Central America and the Caribbean are no different than those from Cuba. They leave for the same political and economic reasons except for one important difference — the gang violence that often threatens their lives. What they don’t have is what the Cubans have: the constituency of the large and politically powerful Cuban-American population in South Florida. And so what we get from the governor is silence.
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ZUG, Switzerland, Nov. 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Swiss Web3 payment startup DePay today announced that they are joining forces with the self-hostable, open-source eCommerce plugin WooCommerce, pushing decentralization further and providing merchants with the ability to have customers send payments directly to their own wallets with tens of thousands of accepted tokens on supported blockchains with on-the-fly conversion.
Simply install the DePay Payments WooCommerce plugin.
"DePay makes Web3 and crypto payments as straightforward as possible for merchants and their customers, without requiring a custodial approach," said David Lockie, Web3 Lead at Automattic. "We wanted to offer WooCommerce merchants a wide range of crypto payment providers, and were instantly impressed by DePay's flexibility across chains and coins, as well as their focus on a great user experience for all parties."
"WooCommerce is the best way for merchants to run their shops without intermediaries. With the launch of DePay Payments for WooCommerce, this now also applies to payments.", said Sebastian Pape, Founder of DePay.
The mechanism of blockchain transactions is inherently peer-to-peer and decentralized. Nevertheless, most of today's established Crypto Payment solutions manage wallets for their customers, embedding a decentralized technology into centralized structures. As a result, the buyers pay intermediaries who credit the merchant's account after processing each payment. Merchants then need to request the withdrawal of their funds as opposed to receiving the payments directly into their wallet.
Aiming for a paradigm shift, DePay establishes a new model by using decentralized finance (DeFi) to enable any-to-anything payment conversions managed by smart contracts, allowing merchants to receive all incoming payments in real-time.
WooCommerce and its parent company Automattic are strong partners for DePay thanks to their mission to drive decentralization further. We share their goal of democratizing commerce by removing barriers to entry based on income, gender, and geography.
The benefits for Woo merchants include:
- Instant Cashflow: Received payments are settled and available for the merchants in real-time.
- Automatic Conversion: Tokens are automatically converted (e.g. to stablecoins) as part of the payment transaction.
- Unmatched token acceptance: By using DeFi, DePay grows the amount of accepted tokens by a hundredfold.
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RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — On the campaign trail, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva promised to sustain a massive welfare program, increase the minimum wage and boost health and education spending. Now, Brazil's president-elect is trying to make good on those pledges — and investors are showing concern.
Da Silva's transition team on Wednesday night presented Congress with an outline of a proposal to skirt a constitutionally imposed spending cap by creating a carve-out for welfare. Then, at the climate talks in Egypt on Thursday, he reiterated that he pays little heed to whether his plans to lead a socially responsibile government might cause jittery speculators to sell off.
When trading opened Thursday, Brazil's currency slid to its weakest level against the dollar since July and the benchmark Bovespa stock index fell more than 2.5%. Traders have begun pricing in interest-rate hikes next year rather than cuts, as da Silva’s proposal “confirmed (fiscal) risk that before was just a rumor,” said Sérgio Vale, chief economist at MB Associados.
Several times, da Silva has said market reactions appear overblown and claimed that investors are holding him to a different standard than incumbent President Jair Bolsonaro. He has pointed to his record of generating inclusive growth while adhering to fiscal responsibility during his prior two presidential terms, from 2003 to 2010.
But the current state of the Brazilian and global economies stands in stark contrast to the heady days of the commodities super cycle, and da Silva has much less room to maneuver. In his final year in office, more than 21% of his executive branch’s budget was discretionary, versus just 6.3% in 2023, according to a congressional report on next year’s budget.
Investors' skepticism of his leftist Workers’ Party's commitment to fiscal restraint has been reignited by the 2023 spending proposal, da Silva's comments and his possible finance minister picks, which have been floated in Brazilian news outlets.
“It’s hard to see any positive points; I only see problems,” Zeina Latif, an economist at consulting firm Gibraltar, said about the spending proposal. She added that she regrets technocrats weren’t involved in its development. “It’s a purely political conversation, without expertise, without commitment to pass any reforms, just asking to spend more,” Latif said.
The budget doesn't include funding to maintain the Brazil Aid welfare program at its monthly 600 reais ($110) level. Under the terms of the proposed constitutional amendment, the entirety of the program — estimated to cost 175 billion reais ($32 billion) — would be excluded from the spending cap. A further 18 billion reais would go to families with young children, who stand to receive an additional 150 reais a month.
The market had been anticipating a deficit next year, but at a level roughly half that which is being proposed, said Latif, who also criticized Bolsonaro's repeated use of constitutional ammendments to get around the cap.
Some of da Silva's comments have triggered wary investors. On Nov. 10, he delivered an impassioned speech in the capital, Brasilia, vowing to prioritize the fight against hunger regardless of market concerns.
“If when I finish this mandate, every Brazilian has had coffee, lunch and dinner again, I will have fulfilled the mission of my life,” he said, as his voice choked up. He then criticized the market's fixation on fiscal discipline, and said the time had come for a “new paradigm." That day, the currency shed nearly 4% of its value against the dollar.
“There is no point thinking only about fiscal responsibility, because we have to start thinking about social responsibility,” da Silva said Thursday. He added that the spending cap takes money away from health, education, technology and culture.
“Ah, but if I say that, the stock exchange is going to fall, the dollar will rise," he continued. "Have patience. Because the dollar doesn't rise and the stock exchange doesn't fall because of serious people, but rather because of speculators."
Da Silva's proposal will have to pass both chambers of Congress before year's end in order to go into effect in 2023. The Senate's president, Rodrigo Pacheco, who traveled to Egypt along with da Silva, has said he supports removing the welfare program from the spending cap.
Economists say da Silva's first term, from 2003 to 2006, was marked by fiscal responsibility, even as his policies lifted tens of millions of people from poverty. Spending increased in his second term, in response to the 2007-2008 global financial crisis.
Fears mostly stem from the tenure of his hand-picked successor, Dilma Rousseff, also from the Workers' Party. During her two terms as president, she continued and expanded da Silva's measures, and Latin America's biggest economy plunged into its worst recession in a century.
Rousseff was eventually impeached for breaking fiscal responsibility laws. The spending cap was introduced in 2016 by her successor to regain market confidence.
“People look at Lula as if he were Dilma," Brazilian economist and Johns Hopkins University professor Monica de Bolle remarked, referring to da Silva by his nickname. “But Dilma didn't listen to anyone. Lula is the exact opposite: He's a political animal, not a technocrat. More than anything, Lula is very pragmatic.”
Da Silva's pick for vice president speaks to this approach: Geraldo Alckmin, a center-right former rival, was a three-term governor of Sao Paulo state, Brazil's economic powerhouse.
Henrique Meirelles, a former central bank president and finance minister who was the most outspoken advocate for creating the spending cap, has also backed da Silva’s effort to secure permission for additional expenses to cover continued welfare aid.
“The new government faces the challenge of negotiating a budget that clearly does not reflect the real needs of the country," Meirelles said Tuesday on Twitter. | https://www.mrt.com/news/article/Lula-s-push-to-boost-spending-in-Brazil-rattles-17592499.php | 2022-11-17 19:14:55 | 1 | https://www.mrt.com/news/article/Lula-s-push-to-boost-spending-in-Brazil-rattles-17592499.php |
Pelosi attack suspect pleads not guilty to federal charges
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — A man accused in last month’s attack on U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s husband pleaded not guilty Tuesday to federal charges of attempting to kidnap a federal official and assaulting a federal official’s family member.
David DePape, appearing in orange clothes without handcuffs, was assigned a public defender who entered the plea on his behalf during a brief court appearance.
DePape, 42, of Richmond, a San Francisco suburb, was indicted last week on the federal charges arising from an Oct. 28 break-in at the Pelosis’ San Francisco home days before the midterm elections. The attack on Paul Pelosi happened as threats against lawmakers and election officials have been at all-time highs and authorities have issued warnings about rising extremism in the U.S.
DePape, a fringe activist drawn to conspiracy theories, also has separately pleaded not guilty to state charges of attempted murder, burglary and elder abuse.
The federal charges include assault upon an immediate family member of a U.S. official with the intent to retaliate against the official on account of the performance of official duties. That carries a maximum sentence of 30 years in federal prison.
A second charge alleges DePape attempted to kidnap a U.S. official on account of the performance of official duties. That could bring a maximum 20 years in prison. The indictment alleges DePape intended to kidnap Nancy Pelosi.
Officers responding to Paul Pelosi’s 911 call found Paul Pelosi and DePape fighting over a hammer, the indictment alleges. An officer ordered DePape to drop the hammer but he responded, “ummm nope,” before forcefully swinging it at Paul Pelosi, it says.
The sequence lasted about 15 seconds, it says, but left Pelosi and DePape lying on the floor with blood swelling around Paul Pelosi’s head. He was treated at a hospital for a fractured skull.
Paul Pelosi told a 911 dispatcher that he was sleeping when a man he had never seen before entered his bedroom looking for Nancy Pelosi, who was in Washington, D.C. Officers later found a broken glass door to the back porch. They recovered zip ties, a roll of tape, white rope, a second hammer, and a pair of rubber and cloth gloves.
Christine Pelosi, one of the Pelosis’ children, sat in the courtroom during DePape’s appearance.
DePape is being held without bail in state custody.
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DOHA, Qatar, Nov. 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Zoomlion Heavy Industry Science & Technology Co., Ltd. ("Zoomlion"; 1157.HK) won the global bid for tower cranes for constructing the Lusail Stadium, the venue of this month's feast of football. Its eight TC8039-25 tower cranes were used for its construction, from 2018 to 2021. Now, the stadium is hosting 10 games in the tournament, including the final on December 18.
The newly constructed Lusail Stadium has set six world records including being the largest single building with a double cable-net roof. Its main structure is a steel beam combined with concrete that used 100,000 tons of steel in total, and the multilayer structure has an area of 45,000 square meters, the largest in the world. Eight units of TC8039-25 tower cranes covered the entire project and completed the majority of the hoisting and installation tasks.
"Zoomlion is proud to have participated in the construction of the centerpiece stadium in Qatar, where we look forward to witnessing the best team being crowned world champions soon," said Ren Jie, regional manager of Zoomlion Construction Hoisting Machinery Company in the Middle East and Africa.
With advantages in technology, R&D and performance, Zoomlion's TC8039-25 tower crane stood out from the fierce competition.
The tower crane needed to exceed 86.7 meters in unsupported height due to the stadium's high height and irregular outer exterior. Multiple tower cranes also needed to coordinate as a group to complete high-altitude docking assembly tasks above 70 meters.
"With the anti-collision feature, full frequency control and an unsupported height of 87 meters, the tower cranes ensured safe and efficient operation. Zoomlion provided all-around service from tower crane planning to assembly and disassembly," said Zhou Yan, Zoomlion's chief tower crane service engineer in the Middle East region.
The excellent hoisting capabilities and stable micro-motion with fretting mode controlled at millimeter level provided effective support for installing the steel structures at high altitude. The equipment also maintained a high level of stability despite the harsh construction conditions which saw temperatures in the summer exceed 50 degrees Celsius.
"For the Lusail Stadium project, the accumulated effective working time of each tower crane exceeded 15,000 hours, and their stable and reliable performance provided strong support to guarantee the overall progress of the project," added Ren.
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NEW YORK (AP) — The nation’s 33 biggest banks have enough capital to withstand a severe economic contraction, the Federal Reserve said Thursday.
In its latest annual “stress tests” of the U.S. financial system, the Fed built a scenario under which the nation’s unemployment rate would more than double to 10%, and a severe contraction in commercial real estate and stock market values would cause losses of more than $600 billion.
Even in with those variables, the 33 largest banks would still, on average, have a capital ratio 9.7%, well above the 4.5% required by law, the Fed said. Capital ratios are an industry measure of how strong a cushion a bank holds against unexpected losses.
The “stress tests” have become an annual report card for the nation’s financial system since being implemented after the Great Recession and 2008 financial crisis. The biggest banks are required to pass these annual examinations before they can start paying out shareholders dividends and buying back shares. Banks will announce their plans for plans for dividends and buybacks on Monday.
The tests vary from year to year, but generally involve the Fed testing to see how steep the losses in the banking industry would be if unemployment were to skyrocket and economic activity were to severely contract. For example, the Federal Reserve has recently tested banks against the possibility of a double-dip recession caused by the coronavirus pandemic.
The Fed’s test is an academic exercise, and this examination is not predicting a recession, even though financial markets have increasingly priced in the possibility of a recession later this year as the nation’s central bank raises rates to combat inflation. This test was designed before Russia invaded Ukraine and before the current period of high inflation.
While 34 banks were tested in the Fed’s overall examination, one bank was not included in the individual results: Japanese bank MUFG, which is selling off its U.S. retail banking business and would not be subject to examinations once that deal is finalized. Overall 33 banks were individually scrutinized to see whether they would have enough capital, and all passed. | https://phl17.com/business/ap-business/all-big-us-banks-pass-feds-annual-stress-tests/ | 2022-06-24 20:23:49 | 0 | https://phl17.com/business/ap-business/all-big-us-banks-pass-feds-annual-stress-tests/ |
NEW YORK, July 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Gross Law Firm issues the following notice to shareholders of Unity Software Inc..
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Sen. Tammy Baldwin, a Democrat from Wisconsin who also happens to be gay, heard Florida GOP Sen. Marco Rubio call the vote to codify same-sex marriage a "stupid waste of time" on Wednesday as the two entered an elevator.
Sen. Baldwin, who, according to CNN, is the first known gay politician to be elected to the U.S. Senate, responded to the comment from Sen. Rubio, telling CNN, "You probably would have loved to be on the elevator to see the exchange after."
She told CNN on Thursday after being asked if she spoke to him about the remark: "Of course I did."
Sen. Baldwin wouldn't share what Sen. Rubio said during the exchange, which wasn't public, but she did share that she explained to him that "The recent Supreme Court decision eroded a constitutional right to privacy. There's a whole bunch of cases that have been decided based on a constitutional right to privacy that are in jeopardy."
She said that Rubio disagreed with her position and said that she plans to speak more to him about the matter.
Some Senators, including Rubio, have expressed their belief that a bill to codify same-sex marriage is "unnecessary," saying that there is no threat to same-sex marriage after the Supreme Court's opinion outlined how their abortion ruling was related to the right to privacy, but that it was somehow separate to how same-sex marriage involves the right to privacy. | https://www.wmar2news.com/news/national/sen-tammy-baldwin-of-wisconsin-confronts-marco-rubio-on-calling-same-sex-marriage-vote-stupid-waste-of-time | 2022-07-23 00:28:45 | 0 | https://www.wmar2news.com/news/national/sen-tammy-baldwin-of-wisconsin-confronts-marco-rubio-on-calling-same-sex-marriage-vote-stupid-waste-of-time |
SolarReviews Ranks the Top 10 U.S. Solar Panel Manufacturers
#1 Solar Panel Brand Qcells is assembled in the U.S.A. and boasts a 25-year product and performance warranty
DENVER, Jan. 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, SolarReviews released their annual solar manufacturer ranking list, elevating Qcells and Canadian Solar to the top spots. The ranking system objectively evaluated the top solar panels available in 2023 and found that Qcells and Canadian Solar stood out for product reliability in terms of solar performance and their financial strength. The full ranking can be found here, and a quick breakdown of the scoring system can be found here.
The SolarReviews editorial committee of industry experts developed the scoring methodology to score and rank the 10 most popular solar panel brands in the U.S. for 2023. The scoring methodology was designed to provide consumers with a long-term outlook into solar panel brand performance and value, recognizing that solar panels have warranties for 25 years and consumers need to know they can trust their panels for their warrantied lifetime.
The Solar Panel Manufacturer Scoring System was used to analyze hundreds of data points drawn from solar panel spec sheets, company financial statements, and state-level government statistics to score each solar panel brand. The ranking covers diverse factors, including each panel's overall value, module quality, warranty, and the manufacturer's financial strength and investment in the U.S. market.
"2022 was a unique year for solar panels, where supply chain issues hindered the availability of panels, and potential forced labor in overseas manufacturing facilities halted some shipments altogether. But, at the same time, the passing of the Inflation Reduction Act is making solar more accessible. Due to all of these factors, SolarReviews wanted to provide a list of great manufacturers that consumers and solar installers can trust." said Andy Sendy, President of SolarReviews.
"At Qcells, we're on a mission to put clean energy into hyperdrive with the best, most sustainable solar panels in the nation," said David Chang, Head of Residential Sales at Qcells North America. "We are proud of our products, best-in-class warranties, and turnkey services, so switching to clean energy is the easiest decision for a customer to make. Whether a homeowner wants to make the switch to solar to save money on their energy bills, reduce pollution, or better the community, we are ready to put our products and services to work to achieve all of those goals and more. That's why we're honored to have been chosen by SolarReviews as the #1 solar panel brand in the U.S."
Qcells is one of the world's leading clean energy companies, recognized for its established reputation as a manufacturer of high-performance as well as high-quality solar cells and panels. Qcells strives to offer completely clean energy through the full spectrum of photovoltaic products, intelligent storage solutions, renewable electricity contracting, and large-scale solar power plants. Earlier this month, Qcells announced it would invest over $2.5 billion to build a complete solar supply chain in the United States, from raw materials to finished panels. As part of this announcement, Qcells will increase its solar panel assembly by an additional 2 gigawatts at its existing facility in Dalton, Georgia. They will be the first clean energy company to have a fully-integrated, silicon-based supply chain in the US.
"We are honored to be ranked the #2 Best Solar Panel Manufacturer for 2023. This award recognizes Canadian Solar's quality of panel workmanship, industry-leading module efficiency and warranty, full system capabilities, and trusted customer relationships. SolarReviews is a respected organization that brings homeowners the information they need to make informed choices, and we are proud to be included on this list." – Thomas Koerner, Corporate Vice President, Global Sales, MSS Business Unit.
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Taiwanese activist details his five years in Chinese prison: 'Kidnapped'
He was forced to work in a 'sweat shop' and prevented from talking to other inmates
A Taiwanese activist who was jailed for five years in China detailed his experience to reporters at Taiwan's parliament Tuesday.
The man, Lee Ming-che, was "kidnapped" by Chinese authorities during a visit to the country in 2017. He was sentenced to five years in prison on "subversion" charges and was released to Taiwan earlier this year, Reuters reported. Lee is a longtime human rights activist in Taiwan.
"When I entered into Guangdong I was immediately detained by the national security department on the crime of committing incitement to subvert state power," he told reporters of his experience in 2017. "They put a black cloth over my face and put me in a car."
CHINA LAGS IN TAIWAN INVASION AMBITION AND US NEEDS TO TAKE ADVANTAGE, EXPERT SAYS
Lee said he was arrested for hosting online discussions about Taiwanese democracy while in China, using the Chinese messaging app WeChat, according to the Guardian.
"Authorities would isolate the families and the political prisoners – it is a necessity of a dictator to isolate them so they feel lonely," he continued. "I was transferring the knowledge of how Taiwan can become more democratic, and gave the Chinese human rights workers a knowledge weapon to use with authorities."
Lee said he was subjected to forced labor in a "sweat shop," working 11-12 hours per day making gloves and shoes while not being allowed to speak with most other inmates.
He stated that he was not beaten, whipped or otherwise physically tortured in the prison, however.
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CHARLESTON, S.C., July 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Blackbaud (NASDAQ: BLKB), the leading provider of software for powering social impact, will report its second quarter 2023 financial results on Tuesday, August 1, after the U.S. financial markets close for trading. In conjunction with this announcement, Blackbaud will host a conference call on Wednesday, August 2, at 8:00 a.m. ET to discuss the company's financial results.
A webcast will be available and archived on Blackbaud's investor webpage following the call.
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Blackbaud (NASDAQ: BLKB) is the leading software provider exclusively dedicated to powering social impact. Serving the nonprofit and education sectors, companies committed to social responsibility and individual change makers, Blackbaud's essential software is built to accelerate impact in fundraising, nonprofit financial management, digital giving, grantmaking, corporate social responsibility and education management. With millions of users and over $100 billion raised, granted or managed through Blackbaud platforms every year, Blackbaud's solutions are unleashing the potential of the people and organizations who change the world. Blackbaud has been named to Newsweek's list of America's Most Responsible Companies, Quartz's list of Best Companies for Remote Workers, and Forbes' list of America's Best Employers. A remote-first company, Blackbaud has operations in the United States, Australia, Canada, Costa Rica and the United Kingdom, supporting users in 100+ countries. Learn more at www.blackbaud.com or follow us on Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram and Facebook.
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DETROIT – General Motors has made its move to try and enter Formula One.
Andretti Global announced Thursday that it is partnering with the Detroit-based auto giant as part of an ongoing effort to join the Formula One grid under GM’s Cadillac brand.
The development could bring an “all-American” team backed by two American powerhouses to the top racing circuit in the world in the future, but it still needs approval from both F1 and racing’s governing body, the FIA.
“General Motors is honored to team with Andretti Global on this historic moment in racing. We have a long, rich history in motorsports and engineering innovation, and we are thrilled with the prospect of pairing with Andretti Global to form an American F1 team that will help spur even more global interest in the series and the sport,” General Motors President Mark Reuss said in a statement.
“Cadillac and F1 both have growing global appeal. Our brand has a motorsports pedigree that’s more than a century in the making, and we would be proud to have the opportunity to bring our distinct American innovation and design to F1.”
There are currently 10 teams in Formula One, but most of them are based in Europe in the United Kingdom, Italy and Switzerland. One team, Haas, does have ties to the United States.
So far, the existing teams have showed little interest in expansion, but Andretti Global’s announcement comes just two days after FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem confirmed that racing’s governing body had opened the process for finding a new team in the future.
Any new entry would not formally join F1 until 2026 at the earliest and the Andretti-General Motors entry would be just one of many expected entries considered for possible expansion. F1 said preiviously that there is “great interest” and noted there are a number of conversations going on that are not as visible as others.
The potential Cadillac team would primarily operate out of the Andretti Global headquarters, which is under construction in Fishers, Indiana. The team would also have a satellite facility in Europe where many of the races are held.
One of the most popular sports in Europe for decades, Formula One has seen consistent growth globally and most recently in the U.S.
2023 races are scheduled in Austin, Miami and at night along the Strip in neon-lit Las Vegas. If selected, the team is seeking to compete as soon as practical with at least one American driver, according to a news release.
It is not yet clear which engine manufacturer would power the team, but Reuss told ESPN a deal was in place should its bid prove successful. Ferrari and Mercedes power most of the teams in F1.
Andretti said the combined powers of the American brands would be valuable to Formula One and help grow the sport even more in America.
“We are continuing to grow Andretti Global and its family of racing teams and always have our eyes on what’s next. I feel that we are well suited to be a new team for Formula One and can bring value to the series and our partners, and excitement for the fans. I’m proud to have GM and Cadillac alongside us as we pursue this goal. GM and Andretti share a legacy born out of the love of racing,” Michael Andretti, Chairman and CEO of Andretti Global and son of 1978 F1 champion Mario Andretti said in a statement.
“We now have the opportunity to combine our motorsport passions and dedication to innovation to build a true American F1 bid. Together, we will continue to follow procedures and steps put forth by the FIA during the evaluation process. In the meantime, we continue to optimistically prepare should we be fortunate enough to have Andretti Cadillac formally approved as a Formula One contender.”
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ARLINGTON, Mass., Jan. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Leader Bank, N.A. is excited to announce the launch of its new subsidiary, Leader Insurance LLC, in an effort to streamline the home buying process for its clients by providing property, auto, and umbrella insurance policies.
Leader Insurance has partnered with the top-rated insurance carriers in the region to offer its clients great rates and service for their home, car, or investment property policies all with an easy-to-use digital experience.
"We are constantly striving to expand our products and services to offer our clients a holistic banking and lending experience," said Jay Tuli, President of Leader Bank. "Introducing Leader Insurance allows us to expand our client-centric culture to an adjacent business in property and auto insurance."
Leader Bank is currently offering insurance to clients in Massachusetts and New Hampshire and plans to expand operations throughout most of New England in 2023.
"We are excited to offer our clients a streamlined, digital process for obtaining an insurance quote when they receive a loan through Leader Bank," said Sean Valiton, Leader Bank's Senior Vice President of Sales and New Business. "This offering helps simplify the often-complicated loan application process."
Leader Insurance, LLC, a subsidiary of Leader Bank, N.A., is a digital insurance agency with a streamlined quote process offering clients a range of personal and commercial insurance products. By partnering with the premier insurance carriers in the region, Leader Insurance offers top tier rates and services on personal insurance policies for homes, cars, boats, and more as well as for commercial properties like condos, apartments, and mixed-use buildings. You can contact Leader Insurance directly for more information at 781-896-2050.
Founded in 2002, Leader Bank, N.A. is a Massachusetts-based entrepreneurial financial institution that approaches banking differently. The core tenets of Leader Bank include world-class client service, exemplary products, and innovation to meet the needs of its clients. At its founding, Leader Bank had $6.5 million in assets – in the two decades since, the Bank has grown into one of the most successful financial institutions in the Commonwealth with $4 billion in assets. Leader Bank's team members have been at the forefront of supporting the Bank's rapid growth and client-oriented solutions over the last two decades as the Bank has expanded its commercial and retail products and solutions. Leader Bank is a committed corporate citizen and prides itself on partnering with and supporting philanthropic organizations. More information on Leader Bank can be found at www.LeaderBank.com.
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By MARC LEVY, REBECCA BOONE and MIKE BALSAMO
Associated Press
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Authorities in Pennsylvania arrested a suspect in the killings of four University of Idaho students who were found stabbed to death in their beds more than a month ago, a law enforcement official said Friday.
Arrest paperwork filed in Monroe County Court said Bryan Christopher Kohberger, 28, was being held for extradition to Idaho on a warrant for first degree murder.
The killings initially mystified law enforcement and shook the small town of Moscow, Idaho, a farming community of about 25,000 people that had not had a murder for five years. Fears of a repeat attack prompted nearly half of the University of Idaho’s over 11,000 students to leave the city and switch to online classes.
A law enforcement official confirmed the arrest to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the official could not publicly discuss details of the investigation ahead of a formal announcement expected later Friday.
A Ph.D. student by the same name is listed in the Department of Criminal Justice and Criminology at Washington State University, which is a short drive across the state line from the University of Idaho. Messages seeking more information were left for officials at WSU. DeSales University in Pennsylvania confirmed that a student by that name received a bachelor’s degree in 2020 and completed graduate studies in June 2022
The Idaho students — Kaylee Goncalves, Madison Mogen, Xana Kernodle and Ethan Chapin — were stabbed to death at a rental home near campus sometime in the early morning hours of Nov. 13. Investigators were unable to name a suspect or locate a murder weapon for weeks.
But the case broke open after law enforcement asked the public for help finding a white sedan seen near the home around the time of the killings. The Moscow Police Department made the request Dec. 7, and by the next day had to direct tips to a special FBI call center because so many were coming in.
Goncalves, 21, of Rathdrum, Idaho; Mogen, 21, of Coeur d’Alene, Idaho; Kernodle, 20, of Post Falls, Idaho; and Chapin, 20, of Conway, Washington, were members of the university’s Greek system and close friends. Mogen, Goncalves and Kernodle lived in the three-story rental home with two other roommates. Kernodle and Chapin were dating and he was visiting the house that night.
Autopsies showed all four were likely asleep when they were attacked. Some had defensive wounds and each was stabbed multiple times. There was no sign of sexual assault, police said.
Police said Thursday the rental home would be cleared of “potential biohazards and other harmful substances” to collect evidence starting Friday morning. It was unclear how long the work would take, but a news release said the house would be returned to the property manager upon completion.
Shanon Gray, an attorney representing Goncalves’s father, Steve Goncalves, said law enforcement officials called the family last night to let them know about the arrest, but gave no additional information about how or why they believe he might be connected to the murders.
“Obviously they’re relieved that someone has been arrested,” Gray said. “You guys know about as much as we do right now.”
The case also enticed online sleuths who speculated about potential suspects and motives. In the early days of the investigation, police released relatively few details publicly. Safety concerns also had the university hiring an additional security firm to escort students across campus and the Idaho State Police sending troopers to help patrol the city’s streets.
Kohberger was arrested in Monroe County, located in eastern Pennsylvania in the Pocono Mountains. The county seat, Stroudsburg, is about 100 miles (161 kilometers) north of Philadelphia.
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Boone reported from Boise, Idaho, and Balsamo reported from Washington. News Researcher Rhonda Shafner contributed from New York, and reporter Mark Scolforo contributed from Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.
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Which high chairs are best?
Mealtimes with babies and toddlers aren’t always easy, but you can make them simpler with the right high chair. You might not be able to stop your kid from dumping their bowl of pasta all over themselves and their chair, but you can choose a chair that’s easy to clean.
With the right set of features, you have one less thing to worry about, even when dinner descends into chaos.
Types of high chairs
You’ll find three main types of high chairs: standard, convertible and portable.
- Standard high chairs: These are fixed high chairs with only one configuration. They’re sometimes foldable for storage, but they don’t convert into other seating types. They tend to be affordable.
- Convertible high chairs: Convertible high chairs transform into other seating types. For instance, you may be able to turn them from high chairs into booster chairs that sit on top of regular dining chairs or into harness-less chairs for toddlers and little kids. They cost more than standard options, but kids can get years of use from them.
- Portable high chairs: Portable high chairs fold down small for travel use. They’re not the sturdiest and often have seats made from canvas material, but they’re light, compact and great for camping or nights at the grandparents’.
What to look for in a high chair
Crotch post
According to federal regulations, most styles of high chair must have crotch posts. These keep kids from sliding out of the chair and injuring themselves. These posts can be affixed to the chair itself or to the tray.
Infant insert
Some chairs have padded inserts for young babies. These provide the extra support they need, but are easily removable when they grow and no longer need them.
Ease of cleaning
It’s no secret that babies and toddlers make a mess at mealtimes, especially during weaning or when introducing new foods. Good high chairs are easy to clean; the hard parts of the chair can be easily wiped clean and the cushions are either machine-washable or water-resistant. Ideally, the tray should be removable and dishwasher-safe.
Recline positions
Some high chairs have a number of seat recline positions. The more reclined options are great for babies who are drinking milk from bottles, while upright positions are better for independent eating.
Swing-out tray
It can be challenging to get wriggling infants and toddlers into a high chair with the tray in place. Some chairs have swing-out trays that move out of the way of the seat on a hinge to get kids in and out more easily.
Best high chairs under $150
Graco Made2Grow 6-in-1 High Chair
This affordable convertible high chair grows with children, starting out with an infant insert for young babies and adapting all the way to a youth stool for big kids. The tray insert is dishwasher-safe and the seat pad is machine washable.
Sold by Amazon
Dream On Me Portable 2-in-1 Tabletalk High Chair
As well as acting as a high chair, it also transforms into a toddler chair that’s great for playtime or relaxing. It folds easily for storage and has a dishwasher-safe inner tray for easy cleanup.
Sold by Amazon
With several points of adjustability — including seat recline, seat height and footrest height — this chair is easy to adapt to the needs of your child. It’s extremely stable and folds easily so you can store it when not in use.
Sold by Amazon
Ingenuity SmartServe 4-in-1 High Chair
Thanks to the four-in-one design, you can use it as a high chair, mealtime booster seat, toddler chair or as a booster and toddler chair simultaneously. The swing-out tray makes it much easier to get children in and out without a struggle.
Sold by Amazon
Graco Floor2Table 7-in-1 High Chair
With a total of seven configurations from an infant floor chair to a big kid table and chair, this is a seat that grows with your child. It comes with a small snack tray and a larger mealtime tray, both of which are easy to clean.
Sold by Amazon
Best high chairs $150 and over
Maxi-Cosi Minla 6-in-1 High Chair
Due to the nine adjustable height positions, it’s easy to set up this chair at a convenient height to suit most tables. The seat pad is quick to remove and replace and is machine-washable, so it’s simple to clean up inevitable spills.
Sold by Amazon
If you’re looking for a high chair that’s as attractive as it is practical, this wooden one is a great choice. Plus, it converts into a chair for older kids. It positions babies in a comfortable and ergonomic way.
Sold by Amazon
You can configure this chair in seven different ways to meet the needs of babies and toddlers as they get bigger. The beech legs and transparent seat give it a modern look that many high chairs lack.
Sold by Amazon
Abiie Beyond Wooden High Chair
Not only is this a great high chair for babies and toddlers, it’s easy to adjust into a regular chair for toddlers and kids or into a standard dining chair for people of all ages. It’s easy to clean, with a stain-resistant cover and a plastic tray insert.
Sold by Amazon
Suitable for babies and toddlers, this chair fits little ones from 6 months to 3 years. It has a stylish contemporary design and a removable dishwasher-safe tray so cleaning up messes is easy.
Sold by Amazon
Graco Blossom 6-in-1 Convertible High Chair
You can configure this seat in six different ways to accommodate everyone from infants to little kids, including options to seat two children at once. It’s easily adjustable with six height positions and three recline positions.
Sold by Amazon
Children of Design 6-in-1 Deluxe High Chair
This convertible high chair can be configured with or without a tray and harness and at two heights to suit babies through to kids aged six and older. It has an ergonomic design with three recline positions.
Sold by Amazon
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WFO HOUSTON/GALVESTON Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Saturday, September 3, 2022
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AREAL FLOOD ADVISORY
Flood Advisory
National Weather Service Houston/Galveston TX
1244 PM CDT Sat Sep 3 2022
...FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 245 PM CDT THIS AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...Urban and small stream flooding caused by excessive
rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...A portion of southeast Texas, including the following
county, Galveston.
* WHEN...Until 245 PM CDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 1244 PM CDT, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges
indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. This will cause
urban and small stream flooding. Between 1 and 2 inches of
rain have fallen.
- Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are expected
over the area. This additional rain will result in minor
flooding.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
League City, Texas City, Dickinson, La Marque, Santa Fe,
southwestern Seabrook, Webster, Kemah, Nassau Bay, Clear Lake
Shores, Bacliff, Kemah Boardwalk and San Leon.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.
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