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QUITO, Ecuador — A strong earthquake shook southern Ecuador and northern Peru on Saturday, killing at least 14 people, trapping others under rubble, and sending rescue teams out into streets littered with debris and fallen power lines.
The U.S. Geological Survey reported an earthquake with a magnitude of about 6.8 that was centered just off the Pacific Coast, about 50 miles south of Guayaquil, Ecuador's second-largest city. One of the victims died in Peru, while 13 others died in Ecuador, where authorities also reported that at least 126 people were injured.
Ecuadorian President Guillermo Lasso told reporters the earthquake had "without a doubt ... generated alarm in the population." Lasso's office in a statement said 11 of the victims died in the coastal state of El Oro and two in the highlands state of Azuay.
In Peru, the earthquake was felt from its northern border with Ecuador to the central Pacific coast. Peruvian Prime Minister Alberto Otárola said a 4-year-old girl died from head trauma she suffered in the collapse of her home in the Tumbes region, on the border with Ecuador.
One of the victims in Azuay was a passenger in a vehicle crushed by rubble from a house in the Andean community of Cuenca, according to the Risk Management Secretariat, Ecuador's emergency response agency.
In El Oro, the agency also reported that several people were trapped under rubble. In the community of Machala, a two-story home collapsed before people could evacuate, a pier gave way and a building's walls cracked, trapping an unknown number of people.
The agency said firefighters worked to rescue people while the National Police assessed damage, their work made more difficult by downed lines that interrupted telephone and electricity service.
Machala resident Fabricio Cruz said he was in his third-floor apartment when he felt a strong tremor and saw his television hit the ground. He immediately headed out.
"I heard how my neighbors were shouting and there was a lot of noise," said Cruz, a 34-year-old photographer. He added that when he looked around, he noticed the collapsed roofs of nearby houses.
Ecuador's government also reported damages to health care centers and schools. Lasso said he would travel on Saturday to El Oro.
In Guayaquil, about 170 miles southwest of the capital, Quito, authorities reported cracks in buildings and homes, as well as some collapsed walls. Authorities ordered the closure of three vehicular tunnels in Guayaquil, which anchors a metro area of over 3 million people.
Videos shared on social media show people gathered on the streets of Guayaquil and nearby communities. People reported objects falling inside their homes.
One video posted online showed three anchors of a show dart from their studio desk as the set shook. They initially tried to shake it off as a minor quake but soon fled off camera. One anchor indicated the show would go on a commercial break, while another repeated, "My God, my God."
Luis Tomalá was fishing with others when the earthquake struck. He said their boat began moving "like a racehorse, we got scared, and when we turned on the radio, we heard about the earthquake." That's when his group, Tomalá said, decided to stay at sea fearing a tsunami could develop.
A report from Ecuador's Adverse Events Monitoring Directorate ruled out a tsunami threat.
Peruvian authorities said the old walls of an Army barracks collapsed in Tumbes.
Ecuador is particularly prone to earthquakes. In 2016, a quake centered farther north on the Pacific Coast in a more sparsely populated area of the country killed more than 600 people.
Machala student Katherine Cruz said her home shook so badly that she could not even get up to leave her room and flee to the street.
"It was horrible. I had never felt anything like this in my life," she said.
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SPOTSYLVANIA COUNTY, Va. (WRIC) — A death investigation in Spotsylvania County led to the arrest of a man for manslaughter, as well as possession of various types of narcotics, including fentanyl.
According to the Spotsylvania County Sheriff’s Office, deputies were investigating the death of Sidney Cramer on Thursday, March 2 when they identified 23-year-old Christopher Jordan Rodriguez as a suspect and obtained warrants for his arrest.
Rodriguez was later stopped by police while driving and arrested. Deputies searched his car and found more than five pounds of marijuana, two ounces of psilocybin mushrooms, 17 grams of fentanyl, 13 grams of cocaine, 10 grams of MDMA, several unknown substances which are suspected to be drugs and $2,000 in cash.
Rodriguez has been charged with manslaughter and possession of narcotics with intent to distribute. He is being held at Rappahannock Regional Jail without bond. | https://www.wric.com/news/northern-virginia/death-investigation-in-spotsylvania-leads-to-arrest-for-possession-of-drugs-manslaughter/ | 2023-03-05 16:29:29 | 0 | https://www.wric.com/news/northern-virginia/death-investigation-in-spotsylvania-leads-to-arrest-for-possession-of-drugs-manslaughter/ |
Continuation Fund Provides Ownership Continuity and New Investor Base to Accelerate Growth and Support Future M&A
MIAMI, Oct. 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Seven Point Equity Partners, LLC ("Seven Point"), a private investment firm based in Miami, today announced the closing of RS7 Continuation Fund L.P., a single-asset continuation fund with approximately $120 million in equity commitments. The continuation fund transaction allowed certain investors in The RiteScreen Company, LLC ("RiteScreen" or the "Company"), the largest independent manufacturer of window and patio door screens in North America, to sell their stakes in the Company to the new fund, while other investors chose to retain their ownership positions in the Company. The continuation fund, managed by Seven Point, was supported by Seven Point's existing limited partners and new institutional investors led by Timber Bay Partners ("Timber Bay"). Seven Point's existing investors and RiteScreen's management team rolled significant proceeds into the continuation fund as part of the transaction. Selling investors who originally invested in RiteScreen in 2014 realized a gross multiple on invested capital of more than 10x as a result of this transaction.
RiteScreen has organically increased revenues significantly faster than the underlying window and door industry since being acquired by Seven Point in 2014. A comprehensive operational transformation of the Company, led by Seven Point's Operating Partners and the RiteScreen management team, offered window and door companies meaningful cost savings and industry-leading service, deepening RiteScreen's wallet share with its existing OEM customers. The Company's rapid growth has been further fueled by market share gains and the robust pace of screen outsourcing by OEMs. The next phase of RiteScreen's growth is expected to be driven by the continuation of these trends and accelerated by additional initiatives to market screens on an aftermarket basis to small and medium-sized businesses and directly to consumers. RiteScreen is led by Chief Executive Officer Chris Yankowich. Mr. Yankowich was previously the CEO of Dreamline, a glass shower door supplier that sold its products primarily through digital marketing channels.
The continuation fund transaction provides RiteScreen with ownership continuity and an expanded investor base with significant capital resources to drive organic growth initiatives and M&A opportunities.
Tom Burchill, Managing Partner of Seven Point, commented, "RiteScreen was Seven Point's first investment, and the comprehensive transformation of the business since 2014 has led to exceptional returns for our investors to date. We are excited to continue our partnership with RiteScreen and its management team and pursue the attractive growth opportunities available to the Company." Seven Point Partner Mark Kammert added, "The new continuation fund was capitalized by a group of high-quality limited partners, led by Timber Bay, and included significant support from existing investors, most of whom re-invested proceeds in the new continuation fund."
"Over the past several years, RiteScreen has focused on supporting our valued customer base by reliably delivering a comprehensive, one-stop portfolio of screen solutions," said Mr. Yankowich. "We have built our strong market position organically, strengthened our team at all levels with best-in-class talent, and developed innovative new products to meet the needs of our OEM window and door company partners. We look forward to continuing our relationship with Seven Point and are excited that our new investor base can provide additional capital to execute our growth strategy."
As part of the transaction, Nomura Securities International, Inc. provided a senior secured debt facility to refinance the Company's existing credit facility and fund a portion of the capital required to purchase the interests of selling investors. Post-transaction, RiteScreen maintains a conservative balance sheet with low leverage, enabling it to invest aggressively in its growth strategy and pursue M&A opportunities.
M2O Private Fund Advisors, LLC and William Blair & Company, LLC served as financial advisors to Seven Point, and Latham & Watkins LLP served as legal counsel. Proskauer Rose LLP served as legal counsel for Timber Bay.
About RiteScreen
RiteScreen (www.ritescreen.com) is the largest independent manufacturer of window and door screens in North America. The Company provides a wide range of mission-critical product and service solutions to OEM customers, and now sells replacement screens through digital/eCommerce channels directly to aftermarket customers. In business for more than 75 years, RiteScreen serves the window and door markets, along with other businesses and consumers who require custom, aftermarket screen solutions. RiteScreen deploys its manufacturing, sourcing, packaging, engineering, and logistics resources through seven facilities across the United States to support customers nationally.
About Seven Point Equity Partners
Based in Miami, Seven Point is a private investment firm founded in 2012 by Tom Burchill and Mark Kammert. Seven Point pursues a value-oriented and operationally focused investment strategy, investing where it can use its expertise and resources to fundamentally transform businesses over a long-term time horizon and deliver exceptional returns for investors. The firm's investment interest is focused on specialty manufacturing/distribution and business services in sectors that are expected to grow faster than the U.S. economy over a long time horizon.
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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — NASA’s new moon rocket blasted off on its debut flight with three test dummies aboard Wednesday, bringing the U.S. a big step closer to putting astronauts back on the lunar surface for the first time since the end of the Apollo program 50 years ago.
If all goes well during the three-week, make-or-break shakedown flight, the crew capsule will be propelled into a wide orbit around the moon and then return to Earth with a Pacific splashdown in December.
After years of delays and billions in cost overruns, the Space Launch System rocket thundered skyward, rising from Kennedy Space Center on 8.8 million pounds (4 million kilograms) of thrust and hitting 100 mph (160 kph) within seconds. The Orion capsule was perched on top and, less than two hours into the flight, busted out of Earth’s orbit toward the moon.
“It’s a great day,” said NASA Administrator Bill Nelson.
The moonshot follows nearly three months of vexing fuel leaks that kept the rocket bouncing between its hangar and the pad. Forced back indoors by Hurricane Ian at the end of September, the rocket stood its ground outside as Nicole swept through last week with gusts of more than 80 mph (130 kph). Although the wind caused some damage, managers gave the green light for the launch.
An estimated 15,000 people jammed the launch site, with thousands more lining the beaches and roads outside the gates, to witness NASA’s long-awaited sequel to Project Apollo, when 12 astronauts walked on the moon from 1969 and 1972. Crowds also gathered outside NASA centers in Houston and Huntsville, Alabama, to watch the spectacle on giant screens.
Cheers accompanied the rocket as it rode a huge trail of flames toward space, with a half-moon glowing brightly and buildings shaking as though hit by a major quake.
“For the Artemis generation, this is for you,” launch director Charlie Blackwell-Thompson called out, referring to all those born after Apollo.
The liftoff marked the start of NASA’s Artemis lunar-exploration program, named after Apollo’s mythological twin sister. The space agency is aiming to send four astronauts around the moon on the next flight, in 2024, and land humans there as early as 2025.
“You have earned your place in history,” Blackwell-Thompson told her team following liftoff.
The 322-foot (98-meter) SLS is the most powerful rocket ever built by NASA, with more thrust than either the space shuttle or the mighty Saturn V that carried men to the moon. A series of hydrogen fuel leaks plagued the summertime launch attempts as well as countdown tests. A fresh leak erupted at a new location during Tuesday night’s fueling, but an emergency team managed to tighten the faulty valve on the pad. Then a U.S. Space Force radar station went down, resulting in another scramble, this time to replace an ethernet switch.
“The rocket, it’s alive. It’s creaking. It’s making venting noises. It’s pretty scary. … My heart was pumping. My nerves were going,” said Trent Annis, one of the three men who entered the blast danger zone to fix Tuesday night’s leak.
Orion should reach the moon by Monday, more than 230,000 miles (370,000 kilometers) from Earth. After coming within 80 miles (130 kilometers) of the moon, the capsule will enter a far-flung orbit stretching about 40,000 miles (64,000 kilometers) beyond.
The $4.1 billion test flight is set to last 25 days, roughly the same as when crews will be aboard. The space agency intends to push the spacecraft to its limits and uncover any problems before astronauts strap in. The mannequins — NASA calls them moonequins — are fitted with sensors to measure such things as vibration, acceleration and cosmic radiation.
The rocket was supposed to have made its dry run by 2017. Government watchdogs estimate NASA will have spent $93 billion on the project by 2025.
Ultimately, NASA hopes to establish a base on the moon and send astronauts to Mars by the late 2030s or early 2040s.
But many hurdles still need to be cleared. The Orion capsule will take astronauts only to lunar orbit, not the surface.
NASA has hired Elon Musk’s SpaceX to develop Starship, the 21st-century answer to Apollo’s lunar lander. Starship will carry astronauts back and forth between Orion and the lunar surface, at least on the first trip in 2025. The plan is to station Starship and eventually other companies’ landers in orbit around the moon, ready for use whenever new Orion crews pull up.
Reprising an argument that was made during the 1960s, Duke University historian Alex Roland questions the value of human spaceflight, saying robots and remote-controlled spacecraft could get the job done more cheaply, efficiently and safely.
“In all these years, no evidence has emerged to justify the investment we have made in human spaceflight — save the prestige involved in this conspicuous consumption,” he said.
NASA is waiting until this test flight is over before introducing the astronauts who will be on the next one and those who will follow in the bootsteps of Apollo 11′s Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin.
Most of NASA’s corps of 42 active astronauts and 10 trainees were not even born yet when Apollo 17 moonwalkers Gene Cernan and Harrison Schmitt closed out the era, 50 years ago next month.
“We are jumping out of our spacesuits with excitement,” astronaut Christina Koch said Tuesday.
After a nearly yearlong space station mission and all-female spacewalk, Koch, 43, is on NASA’s short list for a lunar flight. So is astronaut Kayla Barron, 35, who finally got to witness her first rocket launch, not counting her own a year ago.
“It took my breath away, and I was tearing up,” Barron said. “What an amazing accomplishment for this team.”
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Here's where things stand with the Sierra snowpack as we near a key April date
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AUTOMATED SENSORS CURRENTLY REPORTING THESE NUMBERS FOR US TO GIVE US A PREVIEW OF WHAT’S EXPECTED TODAY. THIS DIVIDES IT UP INTO THE THREE AREAS OF THE SIERRA, THE NORTHERN, CENTRAL AND SOUTHERN. YOU HAVE WATER CONTENT THAT LOOKS VERY WELL, ANYWHERE FROM 56 INCHES TO 62 INCHES IN THE CENTRAL SIERRA. YOU HAVE THE PERCENTAGES, SO YOU HAVE 188 PERCENT OF AVERAGE FOR THIS TIME OF YEAR FOR THE SEASON. APRIL 1 IS RIGHT THERE. WE HAVE A SEASON THAT ENDS IN TWO DAYS. THESE AVERAGES WILL BE PRETTY MUCH THE SAME AS FOR THE WHOLE SEASON. 232 PERCENT IN THE CENTRAL SIERRA, 189% ELSEWHERE. IF YOU PUT A COMPARISON TO WHAT WE SAW LAST YEAR, IT LOOKS ABYSMAL TO -- ABYSMAL COMPARED TO WHAT WE HAVE SEEN THIS YEAR. WE ARE LOOKING AT CONDITIONS -- WE ALREADY KNOW WE HAVE AN ABUNDANCE OF SNOW. HOPEFULLY, IT SLOWLY MELTS, BECAUSE WE DON’T WANT A RAPID MELT. >> STEPHEN AT MY WEATHER CONFERENCE, THAT WAS THE BIG HEADLINE. THERE WAS PLENTY OF SNOW THEN AND THEY WERE SAYING WE DON’
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Here's where things stand with the Sierra snowpack as we near a key April date
April 1 is almost here and its importance goes beyond trying not to be fooled. It is also a time when the official peak of the Sierra snowpack season arrives. During a normal snow season, as we reach the month of April, temperatures start to warm and snowmelt begins to reduce the snowpack. This year we have had an abundance of snow in the Sierra with a statewide average of 233% above what we typically see and temperatures continue to stay well below average which will help to keep that snow in place. This vast snowpack has also been accompanied by significant rainfall in the lower elevations with Auburn in the Foothill near its yearly average and Sacramento at 147% of rain year to date.(Video Below: Here's a look at the California snowpack from space)More weather explainers California thunderstorms explained: Here's what it takes to get a thunderstorm to developHere's why Lake Tahoe doesn't freeze, even in the most bitter cold wintersThe water in Lake Tahoe has 'flipped!' Researchers say that's a good thingThe US produced more electricity from renewable sources than coal in 2022. Clean power still lags well behind climate goals
April 1 is almost here and its importance goes beyond trying not to be fooled. It is also a time when the official peak of the Sierra snowpack season arrives.
During a normal snow season, as we reach the month of April, temperatures start to warm and snowmelt begins to reduce the snowpack.
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This year we have had an abundance of snow in the Sierra with a statewide average of 233% above what we typically see and temperatures continue to stay well below average which will help to keep that snow in place.
This vast snowpack has also been accompanied by significant rainfall in the lower elevations with Auburn in the Foothill near its yearly average and Sacramento at 147% of rain year to date.
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New Technology Reduces Plastic Parts Frequently Used in Packaging and is anticipated to Generate Cost Savings by Reducing Production Time and Oxidation of Coffee Beans; Company to Co-Market in U.S. and Mexico
RICHARDSON, Texas, March 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- NuZee, Inc. (NASDAQ: NUZE), a leading innovator in coffee technology and co-packer of single serve specialty coffee formats, announces today a partnership agreement to market a new, patented Japanese technology, TiMELESS®, in the U.S. and Mexico. TiMELESS is a new flexible film sealing technology that eliminates the need for one-way plastic degassing valves, which are very common in the coffee packing, pet food, and other various industries.
TiMELESS was developed in 2018 by MIB Co., Ltd., a Tokyo-headquartered trading company specializing in the production and sale of packaging and packages, in collaboration with Nagase & Co., Ltd., one of Japan's largest publicly traded companies. As part of the joint marketing agreement, NuZee will introduce TiMELESS technology and packaging using the TiMELESS technology to its customers in the U.S. and Mexico.
According to Nagase & Co., Ltd., the amount of one-way degassing valve consumption in North America was 1.85B per year as of 2022 and is expected to increase to 2.5B per year by 2028. NuZee, MIB and Nagase are working together to reduce that number to as close to zero as possible. The global coffee one-way valve market is estimated to be worth $274M annually and is expected to climb to $366M by 2028.
Currently, when packing roasted coffee, one-way plastic valves are commonly used for degassing, which allows the coffee to stay fresher, longer. TiMELESS's proprietary degassing technology works by imprinting the proprietary TiMELESS pattern onto coffee bags, allowing only the air inside the package to escape while keeping out external air. The TiMELESS pattern, consisting of miniature holes, coupled with the method of impression stamped onto the film, makes this technology function. In North America, about 1.85 billion plastic valves (1.38B for Bagged Coffee, 400M for Fermented Food in 2022) are consumed annually, and typically make their way to landfills. By utilizing the TiMELESS technology in place of plastic valves, NuZee believes that it will reduce overall plastic waste.
"TiMELESS technology has the dual advantage of helping to ensure optimum freshness in our U.S. and Mexico coffee products while simultaneously contributing to the reduction of plastics and providing more eco-conscious coffee to the world," says Masa Higashida, CEO at NuZee.
"The first time I saw a plastic valve on coffee bag was 12 years ago. I felt uncomfortable about why the valve was attached, so I started developing a technology to remove the valve. That's TiMELESS. However, it was not so easy to invent a structure to replace the valve, and we continued try and error for 12 years. Finally, TiMELESS became technology that gives degassing function, and keeps low oxygen level. We are developing TiMELESS technology, to deliver good coffee in eco-friendly packaging with our original degassing technology," stated MIB Co.,Ltd. CEO, Toru Watanabe.
Nagase & Co., Ltd. Section Manager, Tadatsugu Tazo continued, "TiMELESS is an innovative technology and we are very excited to bring this technology to the U.S. coffee market with NuZee."
NuZee is in discussions with some of the top coffee manufacturers in the US and Mexico to implement TiMELESS bag sealing technology which could eliminate the need for one-way degassing valves.
To learn how to work with NuZee, visit www.mynuzee.com.
About Nagase & Co, Ltd
NAGASE & CO., LTD. is a chemicals trading firm, founded in Kyoto, Japan in 1832. The NAGASE Group began as a specialized sales agent securing exclusive contracts to sell industry-leading products from around the world in Japan. Over the years, we have leveraged our technology and information gathering expertise —as well as our global network—to transform our business into a hybrid model offering superior manufacturing, processing, and R&D functions as well as trading company services. Looking forward to our 200th anniversary in the year 2032, we will contribute to the society as a Business Designer that creates a sustainable future.
About MIB Co., Ltd / TiMELESS®
TiMELESS® is a gas control technology jointly developed by MIB Co., Ltd. and NAGASE & CO and patented by MIB in Japan that can be applied to film and paper packaging materials. By creating microscopic channels in the sealing portion of the packaging film to control gases inside the bag, it is possible to maintain the freshness of produce and other contents and to deaerate the bag. The technology is expected to reduce food waste, is environmentally friendly, and is expected to be deployed globally. Nagase is the exclusive distributor for this technology.
About NuZee Coffee
NuZee, Inc., (NASDAQ: NUZE), is a leading co-packing company for single serve coffee formats that partners with companies of all sizes to help them develop within the single serve and private label coffee category. Providing innovative and eco-conscious solutions with the flexibility and capacity for both small roasters and large global brands, NuZee is revolutionizing the way single serve coffee is enjoyed in the United States. Through the brand's unique process, NuZee fulfills every aspect of co-packing needs, from roasting and blending, to packing and packaging.
Forward-looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements that are made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. NuZee cautions you that such statements are simply predictions and actual events or results may differ materially. These statements reflect NuZee's current expectations and NuZee does not undertake to update or revise these forward-looking statements, even if experience or future changes make it clear that any projected results expressed or implied in this or other NuZee statements will not be realized. Further, these statements involve risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond NuZee's control, which could cause actual results to differ materially from the forward-looking statements. These risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond our control, include: NuZee's plan to obtain funding for its operations, including funding necessary to develop, manufacture and commercialize its products; the impact to NuZee's business from COVID 19 global crisis; general market acceptance of and demand for NuZee's products; and NuZee's commercialization, marketing and manufacturing capabilities and strategy; for description of additional factors that may cause NuZee's actual results, performance or expectations to differ from any forward looking statements, please review the information set forth in the 'Risk Factors' and " Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations" sections of the NuZee's public reports and NuZee's other filings made with the SEC.
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EASTON, Pa. - Easton's mayor presented his budget Monday.
Mayor Sal Panto pitched a 2023 budget of a little more than $71 million to City Council.
Panto said that's an increase of about $200,000 from this year's budget.
He said the 2023 budget is focused on maintaining affordable housing, public improvement, and expanding the city's tax base.
Panto also called for better pensions for the city's first responders and employees, saying the current pension program is not sustainable. | https://www.wfmz.com/news/area/lehighvalley/easton-mayor-presents-2023-city-budget/article_d60c7d30-4356-11ed-8b89-532dddd16b63.html | 2022-10-04 03:36:52 | 0 | https://www.wfmz.com/news/area/lehighvalley/easton-mayor-presents-2023-city-budget/article_d60c7d30-4356-11ed-8b89-532dddd16b63.html |
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NEW YORK — Leave it to Serena Williams to not want to go quietly, to not want this match, this trip to the U.S. Open, this transcendent career of hers, to really, truly end.
Right down to what were, barring a change of heart, the final minutes of her quarter-century of excellence on the tennis court, and an unbending unwillingness to be told what wasn’t possible, Williams tried to mount one last classic comeback, earn one last vintage victory, with fans on their feet in a full Arthur Ashe Stadium, cellphone cameras at the ready.
The 23-time Grand Slam champion staved off five match points to prolong the three-hours-plus proceedings, but could not do more, and was eliminated from the U.S. Open in the third round by Ajla Tomljanovic 7-5, 6-7 (4), 6-1 on Friday night in what is expected to be her final contest.
“I’ve been down before. ... I don’t really give up,” Williams said. “In my career, I’ve never given up. In matches, I don’t give up. Definitely wasn’t giving up tonight.”
She turns 41 this month and recently told the world that she is ready to start “evolving” away from her playing days — she expressed distaste for the word “retirement” — and while she remained purposely vague about whether this appearance at Flushing Meadows definitely would represent her last hurrah, everyone assumed it will be.
“It’s been the most incredible ride and journey I’ve ever been on in my life,” Williams said, tears streaming down her cheeks shortly after one final shot landed in the net. “I’m so grateful to every single person that’s ever said, ‘Go, Serena!’ in their life.”
Asked during an on-court interview whether she might reconsider walking away, Williams replied: “I don't think so, but you never know.”
A little later, pressed on the same topic at her post-match news conference, Williams joked, “I always did love Australia,” the country that hosts the next Grand Slam tournament in January.
With two victories in singles this week, including over the No. 2 player in the world, Anett Kontaveit, on Wednesday, Williams took her fans on a thrill-a-minute throwback trip at the hard-court tournament that was the site of a half-dozen of her championships.
The first came in 1999 in New York, when Williams was a teen. Now she's married and a mother; her daughter, Olympia, turned 5 on Thursday.
“Clearly, I’m still capable. ... (But) I’m ready to be a mom, explore a different version of Serena,” she said. “Technically, in the world, I’m still super young, so I want to have a little bit of a life while I’m still walking.”
With 23,859 of her closest friends cheering raucously again Friday, Williams faltered against Tomljanovic, a 29-year-old Australian who is ranked 46th.
Williams gave away leads in each set, including the last, in which she was up 1-0 before dropping the final six games.
Tomljanovic is unabashedly a fan of Williams, having growing up watching her play on TV.
“I'm feeling really sorry, just because I love Serena just as much as you guys do. And what she's done for me, for the sport of tennis, is incredible,” said Tomljanovic, who has never been past the quarterfinals at any major. “This is a surreal moment for me.”
Then, drawing laughs, Tomljanovic added: “I just thought she would beat me. ... She’s Serena. That's that’s just who she is: She's the greatest of all time. Period."
This performance was not perfect.
On one point in the second set, Williams’ feet got tangled and she fell to the court, dropping her racket. She finished with 51 unforced errors, 21 more than Tomljanovic.
Williams let a 5-3 lead vanish in the first set. She did something similar in the second, giving away edges of 4-0 and 5-2, and requiring five set points to finally put that one in her pocket. From 4-all in the tiebreaker, meaning Williams was three points from defeat, she pounded a 117 mph ace, hit a forehand winner to cap a 20-stroke exchange, then watched Tomljanovic push a forehand long.
Momentum appeared to be on Williams' side. But she could not pull off the sort of never-admit-defeat triumph she did so often over the years.
“Oh, my God, thank you so much. You guys were amazing today. I tried,” Williams told the audience, hands on her hips, before mentioning, among others, her parents and her older sister, Venus, a seven-time major champion who is 42.
“I wouldn't be Serena if there wasn't Venus. So thank you, Venus,” Williams said. “She's the only reason that Serena Williams ever existed.”
They lost together in the first round of doubles on Thursday night, drawing another sellout. And on Friday, as during the younger Williams’ other outings this week, there could be no doubt about which player the paying public favored.
When Tomljanovic broke to go up 6-5 as part of a four-game run to take the opening set, one person in her guest box rose to applaud — and he was pretty much on his own.
Otherwise, folks applauded when Tomljanovic double-faulted, generally considered a faux pas for tennis crowds.
They got loud in the middle of lengthy exchanges, also frowned upon.
They offered sympathetic sounds of “Awwwwww” when Williams flubbed a shot, and leapt out of their seats when she did something they found extraordinary. A rather routine service break was cause for a standing ovation.
Tomljanovic draped a blue-and-white U.S. Open towel over her head at changeovers, perhaps to block out all of the noise and distractions.
After Williams struck a swinging backhand volley winner to take a 4-0 lead in the second set, her play improving with every passing moment, the reaction was earsplitting. Billie Jean King, a Hall of Famer with 39 total Grand Slam titles across singles, doubles and mixed doubles, raised her cellphone to capture the scene.
“You’re everywhere!” yelled Williams’ husband, Reddit co-founder Alexis Ohanian, from a courtside guest box that also contained power couple Ciara and Russell Wilson.
When Williams drove two consecutive forehand winners to lead 5-2 in the second set, she screamed and leaned forward after each.
She could not sustain that level.
Williams entered the night having won 19 times in a row in the U.S. Open’s third round of singles competition, including reaching at least the semifinals in her most recent 11 appearances in New York.
Talk about a full-circle moment: The only other third-round loss she’s ever had at Flushing Meadows (she is 42-0 in the first and second rounds) came in 1998, the year Williams made her tournament debut at age 16.
She would win her first major trophy 12 months later at the U.S. Open. And now she said goodbye in that same stadium.
“It's been a long time. I’ve been playing tennis my whole life,” Williams said Friday night, after performing one last twirl-and-wave move usually reserved for victories. “It is a little soon, but I'm also happy because, I mean, this is what I wanted, what I want.” | https://www.kcentv.com/article/news/nation-world/serena-williams-loses-us-open/507-1bb7bfef-9453-411b-8132-e0d4811cb39c | 2022-09-03 05:18:02 | 1 | https://www.kcentv.com/article/news/nation-world/serena-williams-loses-us-open/507-1bb7bfef-9453-411b-8132-e0d4811cb39c |
MIAMI (AP) — MIAMI (AP) — WhiteHorse Finance Inc. (WHF) on Tuesday reported first-quarter earnings of $7.5 million.
The Miami-based company said it had profit of 32 cents per share. Earnings, adjusted for investment costs, were 46 cents per share.
The results topped Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of four analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for earnings of 44 cents per share.
The lender to small companies posted revenue of $26.2 million in the period, also surpassing Street forecasts. Four analysts surveyed by Zacks expected $25 million.
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5-year-old boy dies after being left in hot car in Texas
HOUSTON (KTRK) - It’s a heartbreaking story out of Texas. A five-year-old boy is dead after being left in a hot car for hours.
An unbelievable tragedy unfolded in one of the driveways Monday afternoon in northeast Harris County.
Sheriff Ed Gonzalez confirmed a mother getting ready for her 8-year-old daughter’s birthday party accidentally left her 5-year-old son in the car.
Distracted by party preparations, his mother wasn’t aware her son was missing from inside the house for hours, the sheriff said.
“She’s excited, trying to get things together. Um, and unfortunately this time the child didn’t make it out. And and again, with the busyness of the activities that they were preparing for, uh, just, it took a while for them to notice that that the child wasn’t in the house,” Gonzalez said.
By the time the mom began searching for her son, it was already too late.
Crime-scene tape and investigators’ cars filled the cul-de-sac where birthday balloons and well-wishers were going to be Monday night.
The sheriff said the family’s regular car was being worked on, and the current theory is that the little boy was unfamiliar with the loaner Porsche.
“We believe this is a rental vehicle. So perhaps the child wasn’t as familiar with it,” Gonzalez said. “The door did not have any kind of child safety lock, uh, enacted or anything like that. So obviously immediately they called for EMS to come out here and obviously to no avail. The child was pronounced deceased.”
According to the sheriff, the child may have been in the car for up to three hours.
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WFO HOUSTON/GALVESTON Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Sunday, January 29, 2023
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AREAL FLOOD ADVISORY
Flood Advisory
National Weather Service Houston/Galveston TX
1132 AM CST Sun Jan 29 2023
...FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 230 PM CST THIS AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...Urban and small stream flooding caused by excessive
rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...A portion of southeast Texas, including the following
counties, Harris and Montgomery.
* WHEN...Until 230 PM CST.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 1132 AM CST, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges
indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. This will cause
urban and small stream flooding. Between 1 and 3 inches of
rain have fallen.
- Additional rainfall amounts of 2 to 3 inches are expected
over the area. This additional rain will result in minor
flooding.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Jersey Village, The Woodlands, Spring, Oak Ridge North,
Willowbrook, Hooks Airport, Cypress, Splashtown, The
Woodlands Pavillion and Chateau Woods.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Please report observed flooding to local emergency services or law
enforcement and request they pass this information to the National
Weather Service when you can do so safely.
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NEW YORK, Feb. 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Skyhorse Publishing announced today that it has acquired world rights to Detransition: A Memoir by British K-Pop singer, Oli London. The deal was negotiated by Tony Lyons for Skyhorse Publishing, Inc. and Mark Gottlieb at Trident Media Group Literary Agency.
"I am looking forward to sharing an intimate look into my gender and self-identity struggles," stated London about his memoir Detransition."My book will offer a close look at trans ideology and give real world examples of what pushes young people into transitioning, including the pressures of social media, the education system, the media, and the multi–billion dollar gender affirming care industry."
London's struggle with identity issues and plastic surgeries has been well documented for the last five years, amassing him over 2 million followers, 2.3 billion views, and over 120 TV appearances. While he is known for his viral online videos, he has not previously shared the full depth of his battle with gender dysphoria and self–identity. After London transitioned from a man to a woman and then de-transitioned to a male again, he become an outspoken activist against gender affirming surgery in teenagers, and has appeared regularly on numerous national news networks to bring his message and personal experiences to others.
"Oli London's Detransition is a raw, deep and insightful look into one man's struggle with self-identity, gender and culture and how he navigates the waters as an online influencer in the age of social media," stated Mark Gottlieb, Vice President and Literary Agent at Trident Media Group.
Detransition aims to document London's own personal identity struggles with gender and self–identity while encouraging readers to question the current societal trends and challenge their own way of thinking.
"We recognize that this is a sensitive topic for many people," stated Tony Lyons, president and founder of Skyhorse Publishing. "We welcome Oli's memoir and the opportunity for him to tell his story and share his perspective."
Detransition will be published in August 2023.
About Oli London
Oli London is one of the internet's most recognizable and most talked about names. His struggle with identity issues and extreme plastic surgeries has been well documented across the media for the last five years, amassing him over 2 million followers, 2.3 billion views, and over 120 TV appearances. He is a regular guest and news commentator on many networks, including Fox News, Newsmax, OAN, Talk TV and GB News and has appeared on Tucker Carlson Tonight, Piers Morgan Uncensored, and Dr. Phil. While he is known for his viral online videos and interviews, very little is known about the full depth of his battle with gender dysphoria, self–identity, and how finding faith and self–acceptance ultimately saved him and turned his life around. He is now a dedicated activist, splitting his time between Washington D.C. and London, fighting to put an end to the gender affirming care system that is impacting so many young lives across the world. He resides in Los Angeles, California. Detransition: A Memoir is his first book.
About Mark Gottlieb
Mark Gottlieb is a highly ranked literary agent, both in overall deals and other individual categories. Using that same initiative and insight for identifying talented writers, he is actively building his client list of authors. Mark Gottlieb is excited to work directly with authors, helping to manage and grow their careers with all of the unique resources that are available at book publishing's leading literary agency, Trident Media Group. Through his work at Trident Media Group, Mark Gottlieb continues to represent numerous New York Times bestselling authors, as well as major award-winning authors, and has optioned and sold books to film and TV production companies. He previously ran the agency's audiobook department, in addition to working in foreign rights. In his free time, Mark Gottlieb tutors free English language classes to adults from low-income immigrant families, via the Literacy Volunteers program at Family Centers, a nonprofit organization offering education, health and human services. He is also the Founder and President of the Stamford Literature, Arts & Culture Salon (SLACS). Mark Gottlieb is actively seeking submissions in all categories and genres and looks forward to bringing new and established authors to the curious minds of their future readers.
About Skyhorse Publishing
Skyhorse Publishing, one of the fastest-growing independent book publishers in the United States, was launched in September 2006 by Tony Lyons, former president and publisher of the Lyons Press. The company has had over fifty-six New York Times bestsellers and has over 9,500 titles in print.
Skyhorse is dedicated to publishing books that make people's lives better, whether that means teaching them a hobby, bringing them a unique and important story, or encouraging them to fight against injustices, conspiracies, or abuses of power. The company maintains a firm stance against censorship and aims to provide a full spectrum of political, theological, cultural, and philosophical viewpoints to counter the increasingly biased environment in mainstream media.
Through its twenty-one imprints, Skyhorse publishes an eclectic and maverick list of titles. Its imprints — Allworth Press, Arcade CrimeWise, Arcade Publishing, Carrel Books, Children's Health Defense, Clydesdale Press, Front Page Detectives, Good Books, Helios Press, Hot Books, Night Shade Books, Not For Tourists, Peakpoint Press, Racehorse For Young Readers, Racehorse Publishing, Sky Pony Press, Sports Publishing, Talos Press, Yucca Publishing, Skyhorse Publishing, and World Almanac — cover everything from nature, sports, country living, history, reference, travel, humor, health, art, business, philosophy, religion, current events, politics, investigative and conspiracy, to fiction, literary nonfiction, science fiction, fantasy, and young adult and children's literature. Its backlist includes more than six thousand titles. Skyhorse is distributed by Simon & Schuster in the U.S. and abroad. Learn more at https://www.skyhorsepublishing.com/
Contact: Tony Lyons / tlyons@skyhorsepublishing.com
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By STEPHEN HAWKINS
AP Sports Writer
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — On the surface at Big 12 football media days, nothing really appeared much different. The 10 mannequins lining the main stage donned the uniforms of the same schools that have made up the conference for a decade.
As the annual two-day kickoff event wound up Thursday, workers began to dismantle the oversized figures, then carried them one by one off the stage that was adorned by all the team logos.
The Big 12 is heading into its final season as a 10-school league. Oklahoma and Texas, the conference’s only football national champions, still have at least this season — and up to two more after that — before moving to the Southeastern Conference.
BYU, Cincinnati, Houston and UCF won’t join the Big 12 until next summer. And it’s unclear if there could be more teams eventually added to the mix — from the Pac-12, or elsewhere.
“Don’t want to speculate, you know, on the future,” new Oklahoma coach Brent Venables said. “I’m going to keep it on this season and what’s right in front of us.”
For now, that is the Sooners trying to win another Big 12 title after their record streak of six championships in a row ended last season.
As for the Longhorns, they look to make a big improvement after going 5-7 with a six-game losing streak in coach Steve Sarkisian’s first season. He hasn’t decided whether Hudson Card or transfer Quinn Ewers will be the starting quarterback, but Sarkisian isn’t worried about that — “We’re in a really good position,” he said — and also isn’t concerned about the pending switch of leagues.
“Regardless of playing this year in the Big 12, or next year in the Big 12 or whatever this is going to look like, our style of play, our roster that we have in place, is one that regardless of who we play is going to be one that fits us and what we want to do,” Sarkisian said. “This is just our belief of who we want to be as a team.”
It was a week after Big 12 media days wrapped up last July that word came out about Oklahoma and Texas planning a move to an expanded SEC.
The Big 12 responded in September with the four additions, football independent BYU and the three American Athletic Conference schools that have worked out an early departure from that league. UCF had messages on electronic billboards around AT&T Stadium this week expressing the school’s excitement about moving to the Big 12.
“We have really good programs leaving, and we have really good programs coming in,” new Texas Tech coach Joey McGuire said.
Matt Campbell, the league’s second-longest tenured coach going into his seventh season, believes the Big 12 is in a strong position now because of the decision by Commissioner Bob Bowlsby and other leaders “to move, and not stand pat” last summer.
“Probably a lot better shape than we were a year ago at this time,” Campbell said Thursday. ”A good move at the time because I think it’s probably positioned us in a great spot moving forward.”
Two weeks before this year’s Big 12 media days, Brett Yormark was named the league’s new commissioner after the 70-year-old Bowlsby’s decision earlier this year to retire. There was also another surprising shift in conference alignment, with UCLA and Southern California leaving the Pac-12 for the Big Ten.
Yormark, steadily busy even before his first official day on the job Aug. 1, described himself as actively engaged in realignment, with input from throughout the conference. He said during his introduction Wednesday that he saw “there was opportunity” without specifically naming any schools, and adding that nothing was imminent.
“As we vet out the possibilities, everything will be additive. Nothing will be dilutive,” Yormark said. “I feel very confident that our conference is in the best position it’s ever been before.”
Texas and Oklahoma are set to remain in the Big 12 through the 2024-25 academic year, which would take them to the end of the conference’s current media rights deal with ESPN and Fox.
When asked about a potential early departure for the Longhorns and Sooners, Yormark said he expected some future discussions with the two schools, and that he would always look for a “win-win situation.”
Oklahoma State coach Mike Gundy said Wednesday he believed his team’s Bedlam series against Oklahoma would end when the Sooners leave the conference. And while saying he was joking, he also questioned why OU and Texas were still in on Big 12 meetings.
“I think the world is changing and people are like, yeah, they made a business decision. You know, the new commissioner, if I was him, I wouldn’t let OU and Texas in any meetings,” Gundy said. “I say that kind of jokingly, but really it’s almost business as usual.”
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LAS VEGAS, Aug. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Yesterday, private jet operator Thrive Aviation was named No. 1,242 on Inc.'s annual Inc. 5000 list, the most prestigious ranking of the fastest-growing private companies in America. The list represents a one-of-a-kind look at the most successful companies within the economy's most dynamic segment—privately-held businesses.
The announcement comes on the heels of Thrive Aviation receiving an industry leading ARG/US Platinum safety rating and IS-BAO Stage 1 certification, placing it among the Nation's most elite, private jet operators.
Co-Founder and Thrive CEO, Curtis Edenfield comments "We are honored to make our debut on the Inc. 5000 list as one of the fastest-growing, private companies in America. This is a testament to the hard work and dedication every employee puts in daily. We're building something special at Thrive Aviation and it's an honor to see it recognized on a national level."
The companies on the 2022 Inc. 5000 have not only been successful, but have also demonstrated resilience amid supply chain woes, labor shortages, and the ongoing impact of Covid-19. "The accomplishment of building one of the fastest-growing companies in the U.S., in light of recent economic roadblocks, cannot be overstated," says Scott Omelianuk, editor-in-chief of Inc. "Inc. is thrilled to honor the companies that have established themselves through innovation, hard work, and rising to the challenges of today."
Complete results of the Inc. 5000, including company profiles and an interactive database that can be sorted by industry, region, and other criteria, can be found at www.inc.com/inc5000. The top 500 companies are featured in the September issue of Inc. magazine, which will be available on August 23.
About Thrive Aviation
Thrive Aviation is a private aviation company dedicated to providing proactive service and elevated flight experiences for its guests and partners across North America. With corporate headquarters at Henderson Executive Airport, Thrive Aviation's main operational footprint in Las Vegas includes a large-scale expansion of over 30,000 square feet which includes a private hangar along with a separate dedicated maintenance facility; all at Harry Reid International Airport. Thrive Aviation doubled its owned/operated fleet of light, mid, super-mid and large cabin aircraft during 2021 with additional super-mid and long-range acquisitions scheduled through 2023.
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WASHINGTON, July 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Investigative Project on Terrorism has confirmed that the George Washington University (GW) has terminated its relationship with the Middle East Studies Association.
In an email to IPT senior fellow A.J. Caschetta, GW acknowledged that as of December 31, 2023, the embattled, once-respected academic organization needs a new home.
MESA moved its headquarters from the University of Arizona to GW's Institute for Middle East Studies (IMES) in 2019 amid great fanfare. The tone of its confirmation that the two had parted ways was very different.
GW is just the latest university to sever ties with MESA, which, critics charge, transformed itself from an academic organization to a political advocacy group in March 2022 when it announced that it was joining the Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions movement (BDS) with an, "academic boycott of Israeli institutions for their complicity in Israel's violations of human rights and international law through their provision of direct assistance to the military and intelligence establishments."
Read the full story here: https://www.investigativeproject.org/9338/middle-east-studies-association-expelled-from-gw
It is not known where MESA will move its headquarters come January 2024.
MESA did not respond to Caschetta's inquiries.
For more information or to contact the author email: info@investigativeproject.org
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KANSAS CITY, Mo. (WDAF) – Tearia Meek’s suitcase is still packed and sitting in her living room. The Greyhound bus tag is still attached.
“We were supposed to go from Kansas City to St. Louis,” said Meeks, who had been traveling with her mother.
From St. Louis, multiple other buses would eventually take them to the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesotta, where Meek hoped to be approved for a double transplant of her kidneys and her lungs.
She’s only 30, but she has been on dialysis for 13 years. She relies on a steady stream of medication and oxygen to stay alive. She was hopeful that the transplant would be her shot at a normal life.
But she never made it to the Mayo Clinic. That’s because the Greyhound that was supposed to take her there never came. Instead, on Feb. 4, Meek and her mom found themselves stuck at the Greyhound station in St. Louis for more than 12 hours.
“The bus was supposed to leave at 12:03 a.m.,” Meek said. “It didn’t leave at 12:03. It didn’t come at 12:15. The time changed to 2:15. 2:15 came and no bus.”
She was one of more than 50 people waiting.
“Other people that had been waiting there for days got mad,” she said.
An employee at the St. Louis station told her there was nothing he could do. So she kept waiting, becoming increasingly concerned.
“I ran out of oxygen tanks,” Meek said. “I only have so many.”
As the hours ticked by, she knew that even if a bus did finally come, she’d never make it to the Mayo Clinic in time for appointment. Plus Meek and her mom didn’t even have enough money for a hotel room. Her mother had used her rent money to pay for the $600 in bus tickets.
What happened to them also happened multiple times this year to Greyhound passengers. Nexstar’s WDAF found stories across the country about passengers stranded at bus stations, not for hours, but days.
“It’s like they don’t care,” one woman told a reporter as she waited a second day for a bus to pick her up in Sacramento, California.
Meek said she had to plead with Greyhound just to allow her and her mom to return to Kansas City on a different bus. She also requested vouchers for a new trip since she had been unable to complete the trip they paid for.
Greyhound’s response was shocking.
“Oh, we can’t give you a voucher because the bus came and nobody got on it,” is what Meek recalled a customer service spokesperson telling her.
It’s a bizarre claim considering Greyhound had sent Meek a text message notifying her that her bus from St. Louis had been canceled.
When contacted by WDAF, the head of Greyhound’s public relation’s office felt Meek deserved a refund. He said that what happened to Meek should never have happened.
Greyhound gave Meek the two vouchers she was owed, plus promised to refund her money in full.
However, several weeks have passed, and Meek says she’s still waiting for the refund.
Meek heads back to the Mayo Clinic in June. If she receives final approval for the surgery, she’ll stay in Rochester until an organ becomes available. She’s been told that should only take a few days, since she’s at the top of the organ recipient list.
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Consumers can fill up at designated fueling pumps across the US to help kids in their community
HOUSTON, Aug. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Driven by the success of its first year, Shell Oil Products US ("Shell") is proud to announce the return of The Giving Pump initiative, benefiting non-profits across the nation. Starting today and running through Oct. 31, a portion of the purchases made by consumers who use the designated pump at select Shell stations will support local children's charities. For the second year, The Giving Pump can be found across 48 states as part of Shell's Force For Good initiative to give back and drive positive change in local communities.
The Giving Pump will be specially marked at participating stations with colorful signage to inspire consumers to fuel up and support a range of children's focused nonprofits, including children's hospitals, schools, literacy programs, youth-based food pantries and more. The number of Shell stations has more than doubled from last year with more than 6,500 Shell stations across the US participating in this three-month Giving Pump initiative. To find a participating station near you, visit shell.us/givingpump.
"We are thrilled to bring back The Giving Pump to make an even bigger impact this year and give customers the chance to support local charities across the country," said Shannon Bryan, Manager of Brand and Communications for Shell Retail US. "We encourage our customers to pay it forward at the pump and choose The Giving Pump on their next fill up or road trip pit stop to help us fuel the future of local communities."
The Giving Pump is supporting 527 local charities across the US including Boys & Girls Clubs, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Shriner's Hospital for Children, Make a Wish Foundation, Autism Speaks and more.
In 2021, Shell wholesalers and retailers donated over $1.5 million, supporting over 400 children's charities through The Giving Pump. In the US, the designated giving pumps were used 7.2 million times and pumped 72 million gallons of gas.
Visit shell.us/givingpump to find additional program details, participating sites and content on local charity partners, and follow @ShellStationsUS to keep up with the latest news.
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Ford says in U.S. government documents posted Thursday that it doesn't know what's causing fires in some 2021 Ford Expedition and Lincoln Navigator SUVs.
But the company says fires can happen even while the engines are off. Ford has reports of 16 fires under the hood, 14 in rental company vehicles. One person was burned. It's recommending that the SUVs be parked outdoors and away from buildings. So far it hasn't developed a repair for the fires, which appear to start at the back of the engine compartment on the passenger side.
Of the 16 fires, 12 happened while the SUV engines were turned off, Ford said in a prepared statement. The company says it has no reports of fires extending to any buildings.
Ford says it's not instructing owners to stop driving the SUVs, although those who might not be able to follow the park outdoors instructions should contact their dealer or the company.
Ford says it's treating the recall urgently and will use apps and mail to notify customers as soon as it develops a list of vehicle owners and addresses.
"We are working around the clock to determine the root cause of this issue and subsequent remedy so that customers can continue to enjoy using their vehicles," Jeffrey Marentic, general manager of Ford passenger vehicles, said in a statement.
Ford began investigating fire reports on March 24. It says the fires appear to be limited to SUVs built from Dec. 1, 2020 to April 30, 2021. The company says it has no fire reports from vehicles built before or after those dates.
The automaker also is recalling about 310,000 heavy-duty trucks because the driver's air bag may not inflate in a crash.
The recall covers certain 2016 F-250, 350, 450 and 550 trucks. Dust can get into the air bag wiring in the steering wheel, disconnecting the electricity. Dealers will replace steering wheel wiring. Owners will be notified by mail starting July 5.
And the company is recalling 464 electric Mustang Mach-E SUVs from 2021. A software problem can cause unintended acceleration, deceleration or a loss of drive power in all-wheel-drive vehicles.
Ford says in documents posted Thursday by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration that the powertrain control computer may not detect a software error.
The problem will be fixed by dealers or by an online software update. Owners will be notified by letter around May 30. | https://abc11.com/ford-engine-fire-risk-vehicle-recall-2021-expedition/11868820/ | 2022-05-19 17:50:10 | 1 | https://abc11.com/ford-engine-fire-risk-vehicle-recall-2021-expedition/11868820/ |
LOS ANGELES – Robert Blake, the Emmy award-winning performer who went from acclaim for his acting to notoriety when he was tried and acquitted in the killing of his wife, died Thursday at age 89.
A statement released on behalf of his niece, Noreen Austin, said Blake died from heart disease, surrounded by family at home in Los Angeles.
Blake, star of the 1970s TV show, "Baretta," had once hoped for a comeback, but he never recovered from the long ordeal which began with the shooting death of his wife, Bonny Lee Bakley, outside a Studio City restaurant on May 4, 2001. The story of their strange marriage, the child it produced and its violent end was a Hollywood tragedy played out in court.
Once hailed as among the finest actors of his generation, Blake became better known as the center of a real-life murder trial, a story more bizarre than any in which he acted. Many remembered him not as the rugged, dark-haired star of “Baretta,” but as a spectral, white-haired murder defendant.
In a 2002 interview with The Associated Press while he was jailed awaiting trial, he bemoaned the change in his status with his fans nationwide: "It hurt because America is the only family I had."
He was adamant that he had not killed his wife and a jury ultimately acquitted him. But a civil jury would find him liable for her death and order him to pay Bakley's family $30 million, a judgment which sent him into bankruptcy. The daughter he and Bakley had together, Rose Lenore, was raised by other relatives and went for years without seeing Blake, until they spoke in 2019. She would tell People magazine that she called him “Robert,” not “Dad.”
It was an ignominious finale for a life lived in the spotlight from childhood. As a youngster, he starred in the "Our Gang" comedies and acted in a movie classic, "The Treasure of the Sierra Madre." As an adult, he was praised for his portrayal of real-life murderer Perry Smith in the movie of Truman Capote's true crime best seller "In Cold Blood."
His career peaked with the 1975-78 TV cop series, "Baretta." He starred as a detective who carried a pet cockatoo on his shoulder and was fond of disguises. It was typical of his specialty, portraying tough guys with soft hearts, and its signature line: "Don't do the crime if you can't do the time," was often quoted.
Blake won a 1975 Emmy for his portrayal of Tony Baretta, although behind the scenes the show was wracked by disputes involving the temperamental star. He gained a reputation as one of Hollywood's finest actors, but one of the most difficult to work with. He later admitted to struggles with alcohol and drug addiction in his early life.
In 1993, Blake won another Emmy as the title character in, "Judgment Day: the John List Story," portraying a soft-spoken, churchgoing man who murdered his wife and three children.
Blake's career had slowed down well before the trial. He made only a handful of screen appearances after the mid-1980s; his last project was in David Lynch's “Lost Highway,” released in 1997. According to his niece, Blake had spent his recent years “enjoying jazz music, playing his guitar, reading poetry, and watching many Hollywood Classic films.”
He was born Michael James Gubitosi on Sept. 18, 1933, in Nutley, New Jersey. His father, an Italian immigrant and his mother, an Italian American, wanted their three children to succeed in show business. At age 2, Blake was performing with a brother and sister in a family vaudeville act called, "The Three Little Hillbillies."
When his parents moved the family to Los Angeles, his mother found work for the kids as movie extras and little Mickey Gubitosi was plucked from the crowd by producers who cast him in the "Our Gang" comedies. He appeared in the series for five years and changed his name to Bobby Blake.
He went on to work with Hollywood legends, playing the young John Garfield in "Humoresque" in 1946 and the little boy who sells Humphrey Bogart a crucial lottery ticket in the Oscar-winning “The Treasure of the Sierra Madre."
In adulthood, he landed serious movie roles. The biggest breakthrough was in 1967 with "In Cold Blood." Later there were films including, "Tell Them Willie Boy is Here" and "Electra Glide in Blue."
In 1961, Blake and actress Sondra Kerr married and had two children, Noah and Delinah. They divorced in 1983.
His fateful meeting with Bakley came in 1999 at a jazz club where he went to escape loneliness.
"Here I was, 67 or 68 years old. My life was on hold. My career was stalled out," he said in the AP interview. "I'd been alone for a long time."
He said he had no reason to dislike Bakley: "She took me out of the stands and put me back in the arena. I had something to live for."
When Bakley gave birth to a baby girl, she named Christian Brando — son of Marlon — as the father. But DNA tests pointed to Blake.
Blake first saw the little girl, named Rosie, when she was two months old and she became the focus of his life. He married Bakley because of the child.
"Rosie is my blood. Rosie is calling to me," he said. "I have no doubt that Rosie and I are going to walk off into the sunset together."
Prosecutors would claim that he planned to kill Bakley to get sole custody of the baby and tried to hire hitmen for the job. But evidence was muddled and a jury rejected that theory.
On her last night alive, Blake and his 44-year-old wife dined at a neighborhood restaurant, Vitello's. He claimed she was shot when he left her in the car and returned to the restaurant to retrieve a handgun he had inadvertently left behind. Police were initially baffled and Blake was not arrested until a year after the crime occurred.
Once a wealthy man, he spent millions on his defense and wound up living on social security and a Screen Actor's Guild pension.
In a 2006 interview with the AP a year after his acquittal, Blake said he hoped to restart his career.
"I'd like to give my best performance," he said. "I'd like to leave a legacy for Rosie about who I am. I'm not ready for a dog and fishing pole yet. I'd like to go to bed each night desperate to wake up each morning and create some magic."
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MONDAY - A light persistent afternoon/evening snow
A weak wave of light snow will move through the region during the second half of Monday. Accumulations across most of the region should be around an inch give or take, with up to 2 inches of the snow is fluffy enough. Some slick spots are possible during the evening commute.
TUESDAY - Mostly sunny and cold
A bit of a break from the impactful weather, the sun comes out Tuesday! Even still it will be a very cold day with morning wind chills 10 - 20 below zero.
WEDNADAY - Snow moves in
After another very cold morning Wednesday, snow should move in sometime during the second half of the day. A brutally cold airmass moving in from the west will begin to squeeze a fluffy snow out of the air quickly. Roads could become slick and perhaps even covered by Wednesday evening.
THURSDAY - Snow continues, temperature drops, winds gradually pick up
Snow continues through the day Thursday off and on. Thursday morning is likely many folks last opportunity to travel before the snow seriously starts to accumulate, but even then there will be impacts, so consider traveling early Wednesday instead.
It's too soon to know exact snowfall accumulation amounts, but it seems a safe bet that there will be enough for impactful accumulation (2"+). There are scenarios where snow totals could be way higher, but that will depend on the track of the forming winter storm. A winter storm watch is already out for parts of Iowa (including North Iowa) through Saturday at 6 AM.
As the cold air mass continues to pile in, more and more snow will be squeezed out as the day progresses while temps drop below zero. This is now all pushing against a mass of warm air to our east, creating the perfect setup for a large and very powerful winter storm to steamroll the Midwest. Winds will quickly drive up Thursday as wind chills plunge to 30+ below zero. Blowing snow will make for whiteout and potentially blizzard conditions.
FRIDAY - Snow moves out, brutal cold bottoms out while winds peak
The winds peak Friday morning as a maturing winter storm to our east drives north winds gusting 35+mph. Wind gusts could reach as high as 60mph in extreme cases. Wind chills could reach 40-50 below zero, and frost bite could set in 5-10 minutes. A wind chill warning will almost certainly be issued for this time. Meanwhile, the now strong winds through the day Friday will make for whiteout conditions with blowing snow. Blizzard conditions will be possible across the Midwest.
Thursday and Friday are obviously huge travel days across the country ahead of the Christmas weekend. Consider adjusting or canceling your plans if you plan on traveling by car or plane Friday. Even worse winter storm / blizzard conditions in parts of the Midwest to our east (Wisconsin, Illinois, Michigan) could make travel impossible for millions.
SATURDAY - Winds gradually slow down
Blowing snow is likely still a concern Saturday morning as winds still gust 30+ mph, but conditions gradually improve throughout the day. The weather finally calms down on Christmas Sunday. | https://www.kimt.com/news/stormteam-3-light-persistent-snow-monday-afternoon-winter-storm-later-this-week/article_ef9a4472-7fa5-11ed-a9ce-63e46cb53802.html | 2022-12-19 18:35:09 | 0 | https://www.kimt.com/news/stormteam-3-light-persistent-snow-monday-afternoon-winter-storm-later-this-week/article_ef9a4472-7fa5-11ed-a9ce-63e46cb53802.html |
JACKSONVILLE — Jacksonville State tight end Sean Brown made more than his fair share of catches during Monday’s practice. His reward for his efforts that afternoon was the chance to make one more catch when a PayDay candy bar flew his way.
“I don’t really like them too much,” Brown said on Monday. “I usually give them away, but it is a really cool tradition. It recognizes guys at the end of practice. Somebody that had a good day or a touchdown or an interception, anything like that.”
Jax State coach Rich Rodriguez doesn’t remember exactly when he started the tradition of tossing out the peanut and caramel bars out at the end of practice. It was years before he arrived in Jacksonville, but the coach does remember how he got the idea.
“The players were saying, it was third down drill that is payday down,” Rodriguez said. “So I am thinking payday, payday, how can we incorporate that, the importance of it?”
The end result is the tradition that has already become a fixture of Jax State’s practices. Following his post-practice speech, Rodriguez calls out roughly a half-dozen names one at a time. Following each name, the whole team claps once in unison and then a PayDay bar soars through the air.
As one of the players on the team last spring, Brown has already heard his name several times by now. Still, the tight end insists that moment of recognition doesn’t get old.
“You’ve got your whole team clapping for you, for something you did, and who wouldn’t want that,” Brown said.
Safety Jeremiah Harris agreed that being “paid” after a hard practice feels great. In fact, Harris probably enjoys the reward more than Brown does.
“They come in clutch,” Harris said. “After practice, you have a little hungriness in you, and you just want to eat something, and that is a good snack.”
Even though Rodriguez is only days into his second spring in Jacksonville, it’s safe to say he’s already given away hundreds of PayDays to Gamecock players by now. The head coach is pretty sure they usually stock up at a Sam’s, which makes sense, considering they purchase the bars by the case.
Of course, how they arrive at the facility is much less important to the coach than how the staff ensures the candy bars survive until the end of practice.
“You can’t put the PayDay in your backpack in two hours of heat and expect it to be okay,” Rodriguez said.
The 110-degree days out in Arizona taught him that lesson, and at least once last August, he received a reminder when the PayDays melted in a staffer’s pack due to the heat and humidity.
“So we’ve invested in some ice cooler backpacks, so when we give a PayDay, it isn’t some sloppy mushy PayDay,” Rodriguez said. “Because we got to do things first class. We’re Division I now.”
Sports Writer Tyler Waldrep: 256-299-2133. On Twitter: @tylerwaldrep | https://www.annistonstar.com/sports/jsu/jsu-football-rodrgiuez-players-discuss-importance-of-payday-ritual/article_c40c5798-bd15-11ed-850f-730783690d13.html | 2023-03-07 22:09:50 | 0 | https://www.annistonstar.com/sports/jsu/jsu-football-rodrgiuez-players-discuss-importance-of-payday-ritual/article_c40c5798-bd15-11ed-850f-730783690d13.html |
Washington State vs. FGCU Women's Basketball Predictions & Picks - NCAA Tournament First Round
Published: Mar. 13, 2023 at 6:39 PM CDT|Updated: 2 hours ago
Saturday's contest between the Washington State Cougars (23-10) and the Florida Gulf Coast Eagles (32-3) at The William B. Finneran Pavilion is expected to be a competitive matchup, as our computer prediction projects a final score of 67-65, with Washington State coming out on top. Game time is at 1:00 PM ET on March 18.
Their last time out, the Cougars won on Sunday 65-61 against UCLA.
Washington State vs. FGCU Game Info
- When: Saturday, March 18, 2023 at 1:00 PM ET
- Where: The William B. Finneran Pavilion in Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania
- How to Watch on TV: ESPNU
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Washington State vs. FGCU Score Prediction
- Prediction: Washington State 67, FGCU 66
Washington State Schedule Analysis
- The Cougars' best win of the season came in a 66-58 victory against the No. 8 Utah Utes on March 2.
- The Cougars have 10 Quadrant 1 wins, tied for the sixth-most in the country. But they also have eight Quadrant 1 losses, tied for the 45th-most.
- Washington State has five wins over Quadrant 2 opponents, tied for the 31st-most in Division 1.
Washington State 2022-23 Best Wins
- 66-58 over Utah (No. 8/AP Poll) on March 2
- 65-61 over UCLA (No. 17/AP Poll) on March 5
- 62-55 on the road over UCLA (No. 17/AP Poll) on February 23
- 61-49 over Colorado (No. 20/AP Poll) on March 3
- 61-41 at home over South Dakota State (No. 24) on November 28
FGCU Schedule Analysis
- The Eagles' signature win of the season came against the Liberty Lady Flames, a top 100 team (No. 94), according to our computer rankings. The Eagles claimed the 84-60 home win on March 11.
- FGCU has 15 wins over Quadrant 4 teams, tied for the 21st-most in the nation.
FGCU 2022-23 Best Wins
- 84-60 at home over Liberty (No. 94) on March 11
- 70-53 at home over Liberty (No. 94) on January 2
- 69-63 on the road over Kentucky (No. 98) on December 18
- 68-60 over San Diego (No. 122) on November 20
- 65-45 on the road over Hawaii (No. 131) on November 18
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Washington State Performance Insights
- The Cougars are outscoring opponents by 6.3 points per game with a +206 scoring differential overall. They put up 67.2 points per game (135th in college basketball) and give up 60.9 per outing (84th in college basketball).
- Washington State is putting up 63.0 points per game this year in conference games, which is 4.2 fewer points per game than its season average (67.2).
- In home games, the Cougars are averaging 0.8 fewer points per game (67.0) than they are on the road (67.8).
- Defensively, Washington State has been better at home this season, surrendering 58.1 points per game, compared to 64.8 in away games.
- The Cougars have been scoring 63.8 points per contest in their last 10 appearances, an average that's a little lower than the 67.2 they've scored over the course of the 2022-23 season.
FGCU Performance Insights
- The Eagles' +778 scoring differential (outscoring opponents by 22.3 points per game) is a result of putting up 78.1 points per game (16th in college basketball) while giving up 55.8 per contest (19th in college basketball).
- FGCU scores more in conference play (82.1 points per game) than overall (78.1).
- At home, the Eagles score 76.3 points per game. Away, they average 82.0.
- At home, FGCU gives up 51.7 points per game. Away, it gives up 57.4.
- While the Eagles are putting up 78.1 points per game in 2022-23, they have fallen short of that in their past 10 games, amassing 76.0 points per contest.
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Easter potatoes over Easter eggs? People in New Jersey say stick with tradition
A new money-saving hack has Americans decorating potatoes instead of eggs this Easter
Grocery Shoppers in New Jersey weighed in on the push toward decorating potatoes instead of eggs this Easter and agreed Americans should "stick with eggs."
"Potatoes instead of eggs? It’s weird," Mike told Fox News. "Just pay up."
One shopper, Maria, said, "Oh, buy a dozen eggs for the kids. Come on."
NJ SHOPPERS REJECT EASTER POTATOES:
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The idea of painting potatoes this Easter began circulating on social media this winter as egg prices soared. Egg prices have stabilized from their January high but were still up 55% in February compared to the same time last year, while potato prices only increased 14% year over year, according to the Consumer Price Index.
"If you have to buy less eggs, I would still take the eggs," Darius told Fox News.
"Or just go Easter egg hunting," his friend Leroy chimed in.
One woman, Lydia, said the idea was "nuts."
"Just get some plastic eggs and put candy in them," she said.
WHITE HOUSE EASTER EGG ROLL 2023 BRINGS PRIDE TO AMERICA’S FARMERS AS COMMEMORATIVE EGG IS REVEALED
Mike said eggs were not costly enough to make the sacrifice.
"Maybe steak and meat right now, sure," he said. "Not eggs. The kids need eggs."
The potato industry has taken advantage of the money-saving idea circulating the internet. Potatoes USA, the marketing board representing U.S. growers and importers, is offering decorating tips on their website and said potatoes are less fragile and more kid-friendly than eggs.
The group also writes if you don’t find every potato during an Easter scavenger hunt you are spared the smell of rotting eggs.
People in New Jersey remain committed to their Easter egg tradition, however.
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"That's the problem in society today," Leroy told Fox News. "We're losing our tradition."
"Tradition is tradition," another man, John, said. "Everything's expensive – potatoes are expensive too. So, stick with the egg."
"I had a lot of fun doing it with the kids and grandkids, you know?" Carol said. "It wouldn’t be the same."
To watch the full video, click here. | https://www.foxnews.com/lifestyle/egg-istential-crisis-sky-high-prices-americans-painting-potatoes-easter | 2023-04-09 07:00:29 | 1 | https://www.foxnews.com/lifestyle/egg-istential-crisis-sky-high-prices-americans-painting-potatoes-easter |
LSU 2023 Win Total Over/Under Odds, Schedule & Stats
Published: Jul. 25, 2023 at 12:42 PM CDT|Updated: 1 hour ago
The LSU Tigers have a pretty high over/under for wins this year, at 9.5.
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LSU Win Total Over/Under & Payouts
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Tigers' 2022 Performance
- LSU totaled 453.1 yards per game on offense last season, which ranked it 28th in FBS. On defense, it ranked 42nd, surrendering 354.6 yards per contest.
- LSU ranked 29th in pass offense (269.3 passing yards per game) and 33rd in pass defense (206.0 passing yards allowed per game) last season.
- At home last year, LSU was 6-1. Away, the Tigers went 3-2.
- When favorites, the Tigers were 7-2. When underdogs, they went 3-2.
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LSU's Impact Players (2022)
Tigers' Strength of Schedule
- Based on their opponents' combined win total last season (73), the Tigers have the 53rd-ranked schedule in college football.
- LSU is facing the 44th-ranked conference schedule this season (based on its SEC opponents' combined win total last year).
- LSU has eight games scheduled against teams that had winning records in 2022, including two teams that had nine or more wins and zero with less than four wins last season.
LSU 2023 Schedule
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NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — Kenya’s parliament has approved the deployment of nearly 1,000 troops for a new regional force in eastern Congo amid questions about the $37 million cost for the first six months of the mission.
A parliament committee report says the money will be spent on equipment, allowances and operations for the more than 900 troops joining the East African Community Regional Force that will support Congolese forces against armed groups.
Opposition lawmakers questioned why Kenya is spending so much money on the regional mission while the country faces its own security issues. Kenya also faces rising inflation and a high public debt.
Kenyan President William Ruto last week called the mission “necessary and urgent” for regional security. Violence by armed groups in eastern Congo has led to a diplomatic crisis between Congo and neighboring Rwanda, which accuse each other of backing certain groups.
The Kenyan forces will be based in Goma, eastern Congo’s largest city. The regional force, agreed upon by heads of state in June and led by a Kenyan commander, also has two battalions from Uganda, two from Burundi and one from South Sudan.
There is a possibility that international financing may be secured for the mission, the committee report said. | https://www.qcnews.com/news/world-news/ap-kenya-to-spend-37-million-on-sending-forces-to-congo/ | 2022-11-10 20:02:47 | 1 | https://www.qcnews.com/news/world-news/ap-kenya-to-spend-37-million-on-sending-forces-to-congo/ |
FORT SMITH, Ark., July 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- ArcBest® (Nasdaq: ARCB), a leader in supply chain logistics, today provided an update on the significant progress the company has made advancing its Environmental, Social and Corporate Governance ("ESG") priorities. This update follows the release of ArcBest's third annual ESG report in June.
"The actions we've taken already this year demonstrate ArcBest's commitment to investing in and advancing ESG initiatives that are critical to our business, our customers' businesses, and the world we live in — and we are not slowing down," said Judy R. McReynolds, ArcBest chairman, president and CEO. "As we press forward, we are investing in innovative technologies, developing our talented and hardworking employees, enhancing ArcBest's capabilities and service for customers, and focusing on the sustainability of our operations and supply chains across the world. We are confident that our proactive approach will differentiate ArcBest as a sustainable investment opportunity and an industry leader."
Fulfilling the company's commitment to conduct business in a way that helps build a safer, more sustainable and more inclusive company and world, and aligning with its materiality assessment completed at the end of 2021, ArcBest made notable progress in several areas throughout the first part of 2022:
- Purchased electric straight trucks to pilot at its ABF Freight service center in San Bernardino, California: The company purchased a pair of electric "Lion6" Class 6 straight trucks from Lion Electric, a leading manufacturer of zero-emissions vehicles in North America. Early testing will assess where electric vehicles fit best in less-than-truckload operations and options for charging infrastructure.
The company also recently purchased Orange EV electric yard tractors, soon to be in operation at ABF service centers in San Bernardino, California; Dallas, Texas; and Salt Lake City, Utah, as well as Mitsubishi lithium-ion battery electric forklifts in operation ABF's Kansas City, Missouri, service center. - Joined with partners across the transportation industry to end human trafficking: ArcBest has been a long-time supporter of the fight against human trafficking through its partnerships with Truckers Against Trafficking® and Polaris. In June 2022, ArcBest expanded its human rights efforts by signing the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) Transportation Leaders Against Human Trafficking (TLAHT) pledge. The pledge calls transportation industry leaders to a joint effort to eliminate this crime by educating employees to recognize and report human trafficking and raising awareness in the public transportation sector.
- Earned second consecutive EcoVadis Bronze medal for sustainability: Following the completion of a sustainability assessment in the first quarter of 2022, and for the second consecutive year, ArcBest received the EcoVadis Bronze medal. EcoVadis, a provider of holistic business sustainability ratings, benchmarks the quality of companies' ESG performance across 21 indicators in four categories: environmental, labor and human rights, ethics and sustainable procurement. This rating recognizes ArcBest's sustainability performance in the top half of all companies and industries rated across the world.
- Named a 2022 Inbound Logistics Green (G75) Supply Chain Partner for the 11th year: ArcBest was also once again selected as a 2022 Top Green Supply Chain Partner by leading industry publication Inbound Logistics. The annual G75 list recognizes the top 75 companies that are dedicated to developing and implementing best practices that leave a positive footprint on the world — going above and beyond to ensure their global supply chains are sustainable and their operations are socially and environmentally friendly.
ArcBest® (Nasdaq: ARCB) is a multibillion-dollar integrated logistics company that helps keep the global supply chain moving. Founded in 1923 and now with over 15,000 employees across more than 250 campuses and service centers, the company is a logistics powerhouse, fueled by the simple notion of finding a way to get the job done. Through innovative thinking, agility and trust, ArcBest leverages its full suite of shipping and logistics solutions to meet customers' critical needs, each and every day. For more information, visit arcb.com.
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Celebrating 13 years with the launch of distinctively designed newly renovated rooms, as well as new partnerships for the Bay
SINGAPORE, April 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Marina Bay Sands' US$1 billion reinvestment programme – its most ambitious to date since opening in 2010 – reached a critical milestone this week with the completion of over 850 hotel rooms that are setting the tone for a new era of luxury hospitality.
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The rooms – located in Towers 1 and 2 of the iconic hotel – represent the first wave of exquisitely designed luxury accommodation that draws inspiration from Singapore's multicultural environment.
The newly configured rooms and suites, which convey a sense of space amid intricate details, offer a preview of the multi-year transformation that had its roots in late 2021, when the integrated resort started to reimagine the future of luxury hospitality and travel.
Paul Town, Marina Bay Sands' Chief Operating Officer, said, "This extensive design transformation of our iconic Hotel is a leap forward in our commitment to set new benchmarks for ourselves and the industry. And the transformation doesn't just stop at our new rooms, as this is only the beginning. Over the next few years, guests will witness luxury at every corner of our property. From the arrival experience at the Lobby to new concepts on Sands SkyPark, every guest touchpoint is being reviewed and transformed, at a scale unprecedented in our 13 years of operations. We are very excited about what lies ahead as we transform to meet the evolving and elevated expectations of our guests."
Currently, over 850 rooms have been completed, nearly two-thirds of the 1,282 rooms that will result from the renovation at Towers 1 and 2. The next phase of renovation will focus on the ultra-luxe suites. All in, the hotel renewal will see more suites being created at Marina Bay Sands within these two towers – from 137 previously to around 422 – to cater to rising demand for luxury travel.
With the transformation in Towers 1 and 2 expected to be completed by end 2023, the renewal will continue into Tower 3, the Hotel Lobby and Sands SkyPark, details of which will be announced at a later date. The integrated resort's suite of world-class experiences will also encompass a revamped Executive Club lounge, new premium fine dining options, and health and wellness offerings. These new signature experiences will set a fresh benchmark for the landmark, ensuring it remains a prominent destination synonymous with the epitome of Asian hospitality.
The completion of the current phase of transformation comes on the back of strong earnings in the first quarter of 2023. Marina Bay Sands saw net revenues more than double to US$848 million for the period ending 31 March 2023, with room revenue hitting US$97 million – an approximately 155% increase from the same period in 2022. Hotel occupancy reached 97.6 per cent, with Average Daily Rate (ADR) at US$594. Mass gaming revenue reached an all-time property record US$549 million, up from US$275 million a year ago, while The Shoppes saw revenues of US$53 million, with tenant sales per square foot reaching US$2,809.
New Partnerships for the Bay
The integrated resort is also making headway with the launch of its Bay Precinct Strategy, positioning Marina Bay Sands and the Bay area as the epicentre for hosting international business events.
The Bay Precinct Strategy is a first-of-its-kind approach that combines the forces of different hospitality players, attractions, service providers and restaurants from the Marina Bay area, playing to their strengths in an enlarged MICE (meetings, incentives, conferences & exhibitions) ecosystem.
Partnerships across 10 hotels, including the Fullerton Hotel and Fullerton Bay Hotel, JW Marriott Hotel Singapore South Beach, The Westin Singapore, Swissotel The Stamford, Fairmont Singapore, PARKROYAL COLLECTION Marina Bay, Mandarin Oriental, Pan Pacific Singapore and Ritz Carlton, have been inked so far. The close collaboration enables Marina Bay Sands and the respective partner hotels to leverage each other's strengths and assets to offer an expanded offering for international event organisers looking to host their events in Singapore.
"Authenticity, mass customisation, sustainability and wellness are some of the key drivers that will fundamentally shift the tentpoles of how future events are designed. Even as Marina Bay Sands is playing the lead role in hosting international events, we need to continually innovate and drive benefits beyond our own corners. The Bay Precinct Strategy allows us to do just that – we're able to offer clients an enlarged platform and direct access to different services around the Bay, opening up the playing field. Event organisers are empowered to harness the best-in-town offerings to conceptualise their desired event experience," said Mr Town.
The integrated resort will also be joining hands with other service providers and attractions around Marina Bay such as Gardens by the Bay and Satay by the Bay, Makansutra, Esplanade, Victoria Theatre and National Gallery Singapore to create quintessential trails that focus on exploring Singapore's multi-faceted charm in different ways – gastronomy, wellness, hotel, and arts, culture and attractions. From the diverse selection, event organisers can conceptualise and curate these interest-based trails suited to their attendees' preferences and itineraries, expanding the scope of their event and broadening the experience beyond a single venue. This cross-sector alliance is a critical step to amassing and presenting a directory of specific partner capabilities to facilitate the design of a highly personalised event programme.
A World of Festivals
Marina Bay Sands is also reinventing its guest experience through a series of back-to-back festivals that aim to inspire and deepen engagement with visitors via thematic, immersive activities that showcase the integrated resort's multi-dimensional prowess.
Earlier this year, 'Where Art Takes Shape' marked the prominent debut of the year-round series revolving around key festivals. Come 15 to 28 May, gastronomy will play a starring role through 'Where Your Senses Feast', a lively food and wine festival encompassing over 30 dynamic events including experiential dining concepts featuring a Six Star Dinner, an unprecedented culinary experience at ArtScience Museum, and a French wine cave.
From 17 June to 9 July, Marina Bay Sands will be introducing 'Where Mind and Body Connect', an ultimate journey of relaxation and rejuvenation as the resort celebrates wellness. Held in conjunction with Wellness Festival Singapore 2023, the celebration aims to offer holistically immersive experiences for the public at unique spaces only found at Marina Bay Sands, from the Rain Oculus at ArtScience Museum, to Digital Light Canvas at The Shoppes and the iconic SkyPark Observation Deck.
From 15 to 23 July, Marina Bay Sands will set the stage for 'Where Music Takes Over', a week-long celebration of live entertainment and music with a stellar line-up of performances across the property. Marina Bay Sands will liven up with a plethora of music acts across different venues and spanning presentation styles and music genres. The week-long affair will feature a phenomenal line-up of international and local acts, which will be announced soon via this website.
In October, the integrated resort will dazzle with 21 days of glitz and glamour showcasing immersive luxury events as fashion takes centre stage all around the property.
"For the first time in our history, we're celebrating the many facets of life – from art, food, wellness, music to fashion – in a series of back-to-back Festivals that elevate the use of our venues and amplify the quintessential Marina Bay Sands experience. This is an evolution from the days of singular events to extravaganzas that are spread out across our property on a scale that will be inviting and awe-inspiring," said Mr Town.
APPENDIX
Designed to deliver an elevated home-away-from-home experience that comforts, soothes, delights and excites, Marina Bay Sands' new rooms and suites are a haven of calm amidst the bustling city for luxury travellers, families and business delegates. These guest rooms are an urban sanctuary, featuring a defined and intimate marbled foyer that invites guests to unwind in a timeless space that is unique, composed and balanced.
The new design philosophy echoes in the finest details and elevated level of craftsmanship, from the understated elegance of the taupe colour palette to the selection of impeccable materials and textures. Every item in the room was coordinated to provide an intuitive guest experience that provides intentional functionality with a luxurious feel, such as leather cladding of the drawer safe and hangers in the wardrobe. Drawing inspiration from Singapore's multicultural environment, the bedroom headboard mimics a Chinese screen in a Peranakan shophouse while the floor is covered with thick Axminster wool carpet, featuring a motif similar to textiles found along Arab Street. The intricate placement and careful curation of cohesive furniture, artwork and all items that can be touched and experienced create a stylish residential feel that warmly embraces guests.
At the centre of the harmonious design is the Armoire, a bespoke minibar that challenges the role of its traditional counterpart. Illustrated with muted-gold chinoiserie pattern on shiny black lacquer, it is an eye-catching piece of art that depicts a traveller's enchanting journey en route to the pagoda – an interpretation of 'East meets West' that alludes to Marina Bay Sands' position at the heart of botanical beauty. The Armoire opens to a wide range of specialty tea, coffee, fine wines and snacks with the chinoiserie design subtly making its way into several of the porcelain offerings in the room.
Meanwhile, the Cocktail Trolley presents an elevated beverage experience that evokes the excitement of Singapore's eclectic cocktail scene. Well stocked with an assortment of liquors and pre-mixed cocktails, guests can create their drinks of choice, shaken or stirred before topping them with cocktail garnishes such as dried orange slices, all in the luxury of their own time and space.
The ingenuity in design and attention to detail carries through to the bathroom space, which has been designed to be an urban retreat. Artisanal glass screens with integrated niche lighting accentuate the simple and spacious area while custom pendant lighting decorating his-and-hers vanities soothe the senses.
Integrated technology and sustainability-driven initiatives
Tech-savvy guests will appreciate the seamless experience as a result of the integrated resort's digital transformation, which sees the launch of its mobile-application enabled Smart Hotel features. New features on the Marina Bay Sands mobile application will allow guests to skip conventional means of checking in and out at the front desk. Users will be able to pre-register wherever they are, check in, and complete verification requirements on their mobile phones. Upon arrival at the hotel, guests can activate digital keys for room and lift access.
The hotel has also further embraced technology in its guest journey by introducing smart amenities such as wireless smartphone charging pods, bedside lighting and curtain control panels, and motion-activated occupancy sensors that automatically respond to guests' presence, into the new design.
A spectacular entertainment system features a large 75-inch television and the immersive Yamaha sound system. Guests who wish to personalise their own music experience can choose to connect their devices to the portable Bang & Olufsen bluetooth speaker.
As the largest hotel in Singapore to be certified to the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) Industry Criteria for Hotels and Accommodations, Marina Bay Sands has also prioritised sustainable design features and innovative technology solutions that help conserve energy. An intuitive system has been built into every guest room to identify the arrival of guests when they extend the door, automatically drawing the curtains and revealing a breathtaking view of the garden or the city skyline. At the same time, the air-conditioning switches on and configures to its comfortable pre-set mode and temperature. The sensor network will spontaneously do the opposite when balcony doors are opened, immediately resting the air-conditioning to ensure minimal cold air leaves for as long as the room is naturally ventilated.
Environmentally friendly materials such as bamboo are also being used to create high quality multi-use personal amenities such as dental kit, hairbrush and comb. Across the hotel's operations, eco-friendly solutions include reimagining materials and initiating a shift towards sustainability in a guest's journey. A wooden block engineered from 75 locally recycled chopsticks is placed in every guest room, encouraging guests to place it on the bed when they wish to request a change of bed linen. These inventive ways of implementing sustainability-driven initiatives help reduce the impact on the environment without compromising on the overall guest experience.
About Marina Bay Sands Pte Ltd
Marina Bay Sands is Asia's leading business, leisure and entertainment destination. The integrated resort features Singapore's largest hotel with over 2,200 luxurious rooms and suites, crowned by the spectacular Sands SkyPark and iconic infinity pool. Its stunning architecture and compelling programming, including state-of-the-art convention and exhibition facilities, Asia's best luxury shopping mall, world-class dining and entertainment, as well as cutting-edge exhibitions at ArtScience Museum, have transformed the country's skyline and tourism landscape since it opened in 2010.
Marina Bay Sands is dedicated to being a good corporate citizen to serve its people, communities and environment. As one of the largest players in hospitality, it employs over 10,000 Team Members across the property. It drives social impact through its community engagement programme, Sands Cares, and leads environmental stewardship through its global sustainability programme, Sands ECO360.
For more information, please visit www.marinabaysands.com
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New NEARITY A50 will be showcased alongside company's flagship audio and camera solutions for enabling exceptional conferencing and collaboration experiences
RIALTO, Calif., May 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Conferencing solution innovator NEARITY is gearing up to exhibit at the annual InfoComm conference and exhibition in the U.S. for the first time. A highlight of demonstrations in booth W2639 will be the launch of the NEARITY A50 beamforming ceiling array microphone, which brings the company's advanced audio technology and precision engineering to an elevated form factor for a wide variety of meeting spaces. The A50 will be shown alongside two additional new ceiling mic models and established NEARITY solutions at the event, taking place from June 8 to 10 in Las Vegas.
The NEARITY A50 is an integrated ceiling array microphone designed to provide optimal audio fidelity for video conferencing and in-room audio. The A50's 91-element, omnidirectional microphone array combines with deep sidelobe beamforming to enable precise sound pickup for up to 12 independent lobes. This ensures that every word will be heard clearly by in-person and remote participants regardless of where the person speaking is located within the room – even while walking around. Meanwhile, automatic gain control enables every speaker's voice to be heard with equal volume.
NEARITY's advanced, AI-enhanced noise suppression and echo cancellation technologies enable crystal-clear sound while reducing distracting background noises and audio artifacts, while reverberation suppression substantially reduces or removes reverb even in challenging spaces. A single A50 unit provides effective pickup at distances up to 8m, while up to eight A50 units can be daisy-chained using standard CAT6 cable to extend audio capacity and provide complete coverage of larger spaces. Analog line-in, line-out, and USB interfaces on the A50 DSP enable easy interoperability with existing video conferencing MCUs. An included remote control provides easy end-user access to features such as the A50's sound reinforcement mode.
The A50 is one of three ceiling mic models being introduced by NEARITY in the coming months to meet the varying voice pickup needs of different-sized meeting spaces. Two smaller models, the A30 and A40, are designed for flexible installation on sidewalls or suspended from poles in small and mid-sized rooms.
"Ceiling mics are no longer exclusively for use in ultra-large training rooms or luxuriously decorated conference rooms," said Roy Wu, Director of Business Development, North America for NEARITY. "Our new family of ceiling mics expands the deployment possibilities to include everything from huddle rooms to mid-sized classrooms. We're excited to showcase the A50 and other NEARITY audio innovations to InfoComm attendees for the first time."
NEARITY will also showcase flagship products from its extensive portfolio of audio endpoints, all-in-one conferencing devices, PTZ conferencing cameras, and webcams. Additional demonstrations at InfoComm 2022 will include:
- The NEARITY A20 is a USB-connected speakermic, designed to improve conferencing experiences via an eight-element microphone array and AI noise suppression that intelligently reduces indoor background noises and maximizes voice clarity. The A20 provides plug-and-play operation and is daisy-chainable with other NEARITY devices.
- The NEARITY C30R all-in-one device features a 4K camera with 120° wide angle lens, speaker tracking, close-up grouping, and auto-framing. It combines these rich video features with a five-element microphone array, high-definition full-band speaker, echo cancellation, automatic gain control, and AI-driven noise suppression for superior audio.
- The NEARITY V30 4K UHD conference camera features an 8MP HD image sensor, 120° wide-angle distortionless lens, and a four-element microphone array. The V30 provides outstanding audio and video for small and medium-sized conference rooms through intelligent functions such as auto-framing and AI-based noise reduction.
For more information about NEARITY, please visit nearity.co. NEARITY professional AV products are distributed exclusively in North America by Mobile Video Devices Inc. (MVD).
About NEARITY – Founded on a mission to bring people and institutions nearer to each other through sophisticated AV solutions, NEARITY (www.nearity.co) provides innovations for distance collaboration with long-term value. Empowered by pioneering audio technology that combines deep learning with traditional signal processing, NEARITY offers a comprehensive portfolio from entry-level to high-end solutions that make conferencing easier, more efficient, and more productive.
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INDIANAPOLIS, Nov. 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- ADISA, the nation's largest trade association for the alternative and direct investment space, announced today the publication of A Guide to DST 1031 Best Practices (2022), a manual designed to highlight certain best practices related to Delaware statutory trusts (DSTs), which are the preferred structure used to facilitate securitized 1031 exchanges.
"1031 exchanges are increasingly popular tax-advantaged investments and are projected to raise more than $8 billion in investor equity in 2022," said ADISA Executive Director John Harrison. "As more investment sponsors enter the 1031 market, ADISA sought to provide a set of best practices for these sponsors, as well as investors and advisors who are evaluating a possible offering. This guide was a collaborative effort between industry participants, including ADISA's Standards, Education & Publications Committee, and volunteer members comprised of financial advisors, sponsors, attorneys and more. We are extremely proud of this publication and grateful to the volunteers for their efforts."
ADISA first published its guide to certain tenant-in-common (TIC) best practices in 2006, when TICs were the dominant structure used in securitized 1031 exchange offerings. Since then, the guide has evolved with the needs of the industry. A Guide to DST 1031 Best Practices (2022) covers a variety of topics related to DSTs and 1031 exchanges, including the history and foundational principles; like-kind exchanges; private placement memorandums and disclosures; due diligence; DST securities practices; and general DST restrictions, benefits, and structures. The guide is intended for use by sponsors, broker-dealers, registered representatives, investment advisors, attorneys, CPAs, qualified intermediaries, other professional advisors, and investors.
To download the guide, please visit ADISA's website.
The Alternative & Direct Investment Securities Association is the nation's largest trade association representing the non‐traded alternative investment space. ADISA's members are typically involved in non-traded real estate investment trusts, business development companies, master limited partnerships and private and public funds (LPs/LLCs), 1031 exchange programs (DSTs/TICs), energy and oil and gas interests, equipment leasing programs, or other alternative and direct investment offerings. The association was founded in 2003 and has approximately 5,000 members who are key decision makers, representing more than 220,000 professionals throughout the nation – including sponsor members who have raised in excess of $200 billion in equity and serve more than 1 million investors. ADISA is a 501(c)(6) non-profit organization, registered to lobby, and also has a related 501(c)(3) charitable non-profit (ADISA Foundation) assisting with scholarships and educational efforts.
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The Nation's Weather for Wednesday, May 18, 2022
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NATIONAL SUMMARY
As cool air lingers in the Northeast, so will heat from the
South Central to the Southwest states today. Temperatures
will range from near to slightly below average in the
Northeast to well above average in the south-central region.
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will fire, drench and repeat from the central and northern
Plains to the Ohio and Tennessee valleys as well as part of
the southern Appalachians. In addition to locally strong
wind gusts, flash flooding can occur in the most significant
downpours. A new storm will roll in from the Pacific Ocean
and into the Northwest. Low-elevation rain and mountain snow
are in store for the region. The same storm will drag colder
air into the Rockies by the end of the week with a locally
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Which tamale steamer is best?
There are very few foods as delicious in the world of Mexican cuisine as the tamale. This stuffed corn leaf can be time-consuming to prepare, but the chance to cook it at home is simply unbeatable. You’ll need a tamale steamer pot, but they’re a multifunctional pot, as you can also use them to steam other dishes, from shellfish to corn on the cob.
The best tamale steamer pot is the GasOne Stainless Steel Stock Pot with Steamer Rack. This steamer pot is made from thick, high-quality stainless steel for longevity, and the slightly convex bottom makes it perfectly suited for use in conjunction with any gas stove, although it does make it difficult to use with electrical stoves.
What to know before you buy a tamale steamer
Materials
Most tamale steamer pots are made from either stainless steel or aluminum, each with their own pros and cons. There are tamale steamer pots that use different materials, but they’re far less common.
- Stainless steel: Stainless steel is not only more durable than aluminum, but many consider it to be more aesthetically pleasing as well. It can distribute heat slightly more efficiently and is less prone to rust and odors.
- Aluminum: Aluminum tamale steamers are both lighter than their stainless steel counterparts and heat far faster, which can lower your cooking time. It cools faster than stainless steel, allowing you to clean up sooner. It tends to cost less as well.
Components of a tamale steamer pot
There are three key components of the tamale steamer pot: the pot, the inserts that allow it to steam and the lid.
- Pot: The pot is where the magic happens; it contains the water that’s heated to generate the steam which cooks the tamales and any other foods you wish.
- Insert: The insert is what turns a regular pot into a steamer pot. It creates a platform that the tamales rest on above the water. Typically, there are holes in the insert which allow the steam through evenly.
- Lid: The tamale steamer pot’s lid can vary greatly. It can be made of different materials, such as glass, and have different features, such as steam vents.
What to look for in a quality tamale steamer
Capacity
The capacity of your tamale steamer pot determines just how much you can cook at once. Most steamer pots have capacities between 12 and 80 quarts.
Handles
The handle is an often-unappreciated part of any pot. For steamer pots, try and select one with heat-resistant material; otherwise, it can get extremely hot.
How much you can expect to spend on a tamale steamer
The biggest source of price changes for tamale steamers is in their maximum capacity. For $30 or less, you won’t find many steamer pots bigger than 12 quarts, while spending up to $50, you can find sizes up to 32 quarts. If you really need to feed a crowd, you can spend more than $50 on sizes as big or bigger than 64 quarts.
Tamale steamer FAQ
Can you put a tamale steamer in the dishwasher?
A. That depends on your particular tamale steamer. Check your user manual or the manufacturer’s website to see if it’s listed as dishwasher-safe. If you don’t see anything that explicitly says it’s dishwasher-compatible, wash it by hand to be safe. Use some warm water mixed with mild dish soap and scrub with a cloth.
Do tamale steamers work with induction stovetops?
A. This depends on the material used in the construction of your tamale steamer. Induction stovetops only work with magnetic metals, and some aluminum steamer pots might include enough magnetic material to be used on an induction stovetop, but most don’t. The fastest way to check if a tamale steamer is induction-compatible is to see if a magnet will stick to its bottom. If it does, it’s induction-compatible.
What’s the best tamale steamer to buy?
Top tamale steamer
GasOne Stainless Steel Stock Pot With Steamer Rack
What you need to know: This is a high-quality stock pot with a steamer rack perfectly suited for tamales and many other foods.
What you’ll love: Constructed from 1-millimeter thick, heavy-duty stainless steel, it won’t rust or stain. It comes in a variety of sizes.
What you should consider: The bottom of the steamer isn’t perfectly flat, which can make it very difficult to use with electric cooktops.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon and The Home Depot
Top tamale steamer for the money
IMUSA Aluminum Tamale and Steamer Pot
What you need to know: Although not a good all-around pot, it heats up quickly, which makes it a fantastic option for steaming.
What you’ll love: The aluminum used in this steamer pot’s construction is very durable, despite its thinness.
What you should consider: The thinner metal that makes it so good for steaming is what sets it back considerably when it comes to being used as a stock pot.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon and Bed Bath & Beyond
Worth checking out
Arc 3-in-1 Stainless Steel Steamer Pot
What you need to know: Steaming is easy for this steamer pot, thanks to its additional features, although this also precludes it from being used for any other purpose.
What you’ll love: Five different sizes to choose from and the ability to steam multiple items at once with the included materials make this steamer pot an excellent choice.
What you should consider: The spout included at the bottom which allows you to add water easily is the same feature which limits it to steaming.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
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LEESBURG -- The Kiwanis Club of LeeDo will host its first “Pet Costume Pageant” Oct. 15.
The event will take place as part of the ‘Burg Bash, Leesburg’s upcoming festival at 288 Smithville Road, North, just north of Twin Oaks Elementary School.
LEESBURG -- The Kiwanis Club of LeeDo will host its first “Pet Costume Pageant” Oct. 15.
The event will take place as part of the ‘Burg Bash, Leesburg’s upcoming festival at 288 Smithville Road, North, just north of Twin Oaks Elementary School.
Prize categories for the pageant will include cutest pet costume, best look-alike with owner, best family costumes, most unique costume and overall best of show. Participants are encouraged to "think outside the box” and come up with fun and unique costumes for themselves and their pet.
Pre-registration is $20 and is available at Eventbrite at image.png. Day-of-registration cost will be $25, cash or check only. Check-in will open at 1:45 p.m. and close at 2:15 p.m. The pageant will begin at 2:30 p.m. on the ‘Burg Bash stage.
Proceeds from the pageant will benefit the Lee County Animal Shelter and Kiwanis Club of LeeDo programs. For more information, contact Patsy Shirley at (229) 903-3993.
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Washburn University to host Capital City Marching Band Festival
Published: Oct. 4, 2022 at 4:06 PM CDT|Updated: 57 minutes ago
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - Washburn University will host the annual Capital City Marching Band Festival at Yager Stadium on Wednesday, October 5.
The event, which will be held from 5:00 to 9:30 p.m., is open to the public and proceeds from admission will support the Washburn University band program. Adults will be charged $10 for entry, children will be charged $5, and children under the age of two are free.
The Capital City Marching Band Festival will feature more than 1,100 students and their directors from more than 10 northeast Kansas high schools.
Gates will open at 5:00 p.m. and awards will be presented at 9:00 p.m.
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“This would have been a big deal for a lot of farmers. And it would have been an even bigger deal for every property owner in Banner County,” said one landowner. | https://journalstar.com/stevie/article_e7b47522-c98a-54cd-98a8-e8a9ea674f96.html | 2022-09-23 10:32:15 | 0 | https://journalstar.com/stevie/article_e7b47522-c98a-54cd-98a8-e8a9ea674f96.html |
Which anime clothes are best?
Even though anime has been around for years, people in the United States have only recently become fanatics of the Japanese illustrations and cartoons. This is mostly due to popular anime shows on Netflix and the streaming service known as Crunchyroll. Anime has become so mainstream that many are showing off their fandom through fashion. Clothing companies are creating anime t-shirts, hoodies and even sneakers.
The best anime clothing is a Ripple Junction hoodie from the popular anime series “Attack on Titan.” This comfy hoodie features the AoT logo on the front with a larger version covering the back. It comes in three different colors. Here are some top picks of the best anime clothing currently available.
What to know before you buy anime clothing
Anime series
There are over 6,000 different anime series being produced today. Most Americans choose to watch their favorite series on Netflix for convenience sake, and because Netflix has exclusive distribution rights to a number of shows. Netflix has shows like “Hunter x Hunter,” “Demon Slayer” and “Death Note.” While Netflix may work for casual anime fans, Crunchyroll features many deep cuts and all-time popular shows you can’t find anywhere else. Shows like “Jujitsu Kaisen,” “My Hero Academia” and “Naruto” play on Crunchyroll, and you can binge them from start to finish.
Merchandise
Anime lovers are very creative when it comes to merchandise. If you’re a die-hard fan, you can cover yourself from head to toe in anime apparel. There are anime socks, sneakers, shorts and even underwear. You can also find anime stickers and buttons for your backpack or purse. If you’re looking for home decor, there are anime posters and blankets, figurines and neon lights in the shape of your favorite anime characters. Anime plush toys are also very popular.
Anime t-shirts
While there is an unlimited number of anime attire, the most popular type of anime clothing is t-shirts. You can easily add these to any outfit and any style. These tops usually come in a wide variety of sizes and colors, making it simple to mix and match with your favorite outfit. Most anime t-shirts are also unisex, which means they can fit all body types.
What to look for in quality anime clothing
Materials
Most anime clothing is made with 100% cotton. This is no surprise because cotton is a preferred material for t-shirts and sweatshirts due to its comfort and durability. Aside from cotton, a lot of anime clothing comes in polyester blends. These materials are synthetic, which means they are durable and wick sweat away from the skin. Both types are great for casual and active wear.
Unisex
Unisex clothing fits all body types, so anyone can purchase a wider variety of styles and designs. For example, if you saw a pair of “Sailor Moon” sneakers that were only designed in a slim fit, you may not be able to fit into them. However, unisex sneakers have a generic size and fit so they can accommodate many different types and sizes of feet. Also, gender-neutral styles make it easier to share clothing with fellow anime fanatics.
How much you can expect to spend on anime clothing
Anime clothing can cost anywhere from $17 for t-shirts to $50 for hooded sweatshirts. Boutique options, customized prints and handmade items may cost more.
Anime clothing FAQ
What is the most popular anime to buy clothing from?
A. “Dragon Ball Z” is one of the most popular anime series of all time. It started back in 1984 and eventually was broadcast in over 80 countries around the world. There are currently 291 episodes of this popular anime. You can find characters from “Dragon Ball Z” on many different types of anime clothing.
Where can I buy anime clothing in stores?
A. While most anime clothing is available from online retailers, you can find some in various brick-and-mortar stores. For example, Hot Topic is a popular store in malls where they sell anime clothing from titles like “Attack on Titan” and “Sailor Moon.” Urban Outfitters also carries select pieces of anime clothing.
What’s the best anime clothing to buy?
Top anime clothing
Ripple Junction Attack on Titan hoodie
What you need to know: Ripple Junction created a very popular hoodie from the “Attack on Titan” series that mixes both comfort and style.
What you’ll love: This cozy hooded sweatshirt is a cotton and polyester blend, so it’s both sweat-resistant and soft to the touch.
What you should consider: Keep in mind this hoodie only comes in black, blue and green.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Top anime clothing for the money
Ripple Junction Naruto t-shirt
What you need to know: “Naruto” is a classic anime show with popular characters you can find on all types of anime clothing. This t-shirt from Ripple Junction is soft, stylish and made with 100% cotton.
What you’ll love: This unisex t-shirt features a screen print of Kakashi Hatake on the front, comes in a wide variety of colors and includes seven different size options.
What you should consider: The image may appear smaller on the t-shirt than it does in the product image.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Worth checking out
Telacos My Hero Academia sneakers
What you need to know: These unique sneakers feature prints of the entire cast of the popular anime series “My Hero Academia” on the outside of the shoes.
What you’ll love: These unisex sneakers come in a variety of sizes for adults, teens and kids. They feature black canvas and white shoelaces to allow the color print to stand out.
What you should consider: These shoes run small, so purchase one full size up from your normal size.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
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SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Pau Gasol, Dirk Nowitzki, Tony Parker and Gregg Popovich are all one step closer to basketball immortality.
The three international greats — Gasol, Nowitzki and Parker — were among the list of Class of 2023 finalists unveiled Friday by the Basketball Hall of Fame, putting them on the doorstep of enshrinement this summer. Also on that list: Popovich, the winningest coach in NBA history with the San Antonio Spurs, and Dwyane Wade, part of three championship teams with the Miami Heat.
“It’s really about the journey,” Gasol said. “These type of recognitions, which are an amazing honor, they come along when you do things very, very well for a long time and when you love what you do. I’m just privileged to have played the game for so long, at a high level, with amazing people who taught me so much.”
Also making the finalist cut were four selections from the Women’s Committee — 1990 national player of the year, Olympic champion and world champion Jennifer Azzi; six-time WNBA All-Star and WNBA championship-winning coach Becky Hammon; and longtime coaches Gary Blair and Marian Washington.
The other finalists from the North American Committee include Gene Bess, believed to be the all-time collegiate coaching wins leader with 1,300 to his credit; two-time Division III national champion David Hixon; and seven-time Big Ten coach of the year Gene Keady.
“I love the class. I think this is a loaded class,” Hall of Fame Chairman Jerry Colangelo said.
Colangelo said it’s unusual for finalists to get this far in their first year on the ballot. Wade, Popovich, Gasol, Parker, Nowitzki and more got this far in their first opportunity.
“The Class of 2023 will be remembered as one of the most distinguished classes the Hall of Fame will ever see, and we are extremely excited for this unparalleled collection of talent and achievement to be one step closer to Springfield,” Colangelo said.
Popovich has coached San Antonio to five NBA titles, four of them with Parker as the team’s point guard, and led the U.S. to the gold medal at the Tokyo Olympics. The other two legs of the Spurs’ Big 3 from that championship era — Tim Duncan and Manu Ginobili — are already Hall of Famers.
Nowitzki is sixth on the NBA’s all-time scoring list and led Dallas to the 2011 NBA title as the top moment in his 21-year career, all of it spent with the Mavericks. Gasol won NBA titles and led Spain to a FIBA world championship, and Wade was a 13-time All-Star, Olympic champion and earned membership on the NBA’s 75th anniversary team.
Hall of Famers get an orange jacket to commemorate their enshrinement. Wade said he’s dreamed of wearing one, noting that he’s now “one step closer.”
“A young Dwyane Wade never would have thought this moment would be here,” Wade said. “Sometimes when you’re young and you have a dream, a lot of people don’t believe in your dream. It seems so far-fetched. But I’ve always been a dreamer.”
The Hall also announced Friday that longtime high school scout Tom Konchalski will receive the John W. Bunn Lifetime Achievement Award, the highest honor the Hall bestows short of enshrinement. CBS Sports will receive one of the Curt Gowdy media awards handed out this year, with ESPN’s Holly Rowe and Marc Spears also now Gowdy recipients.
The Hall class will be announced April 1 at the NCAA men’s Final Four in Houston. Enshrinement weekend is August 11 and 12 at Uncasville, Connecticut, and Springfield, Massachusetts.
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Car thief hides in giant teddy bear, sentenced to jail
UNITED KINGDOM (Gray News/TMX) – A man from England who stole a car tried to hide from law enforcement inside a giant teddy bear, according to the Greater Manchester Police Department.
Joshua Dodson, 18, stole a car and filled it up with gas without paying, police said.
Photos shared by police show the teddy bear in which Dodson hid. It appears to be about 5 feet tall with a tear on its underside.
“When we saw this large bear breathing during a hunt for a thief, we thought something wasn’t right. ... Then we found our suspect stuffed inside,” the police tweeted alongside the photos.
Dodson admitted to stealing a Mitsubishi ASX in May as well as a Vauxhall Astra van in March.
He was sentenced to nine months in jail.
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Kroger, Albertsons seek to merge in $20 billion deal
(AP) - Two of the nation’s largest grocers have agreed to merge in a deal that would help them better compete with Walmart, Amazon and other major companies that have stepped into the grocery business.
Kroger on Friday bid $20 billion for Albertsons Companies Inc., or $34.10 per share. Kroger will also assume $4.7 billion of Albertsons’ debt.
Kroger, based in Cincinnati, Ohio, operates 2,800 stores in 35 states, including brands like Ralphs, Smith’s and Harris Teeter. Albersons, based in Boise, Idaho, operates 2,220 stores in 34 states, including brands like Safeway, Jewel Osco and Shaw’s. Together the companies employ around 710,000 people.
The deal will likely get heavy scrutiny from U.S. antitrust regulators, especially at a time of high food price inflation. If approved, the deal is expected to close in early 2024.
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PRINCETON — McCarter Theatre welcomes Paula Abreu as the new Director of Special Programming.
Abreu will begin to work with the theater’s Artistic team this summer, joining the company full-time in September 2022.
Abreu will replace Bill Lockwood, who previously announced his decision to step down from the role earlier this year.
McCarter Theatre noted Abreu will oversee the lineup of Presented works annually, as well as strengthen connections across departments and relationships with Princeton University, neighboring academic and arts institutions, and regional communities.
Abreu joins McCarter after having spent over a decade at New York’s iconic SummerStage and Charlie Parker Jazz Festivals, programming a wide range of forward-thinking and international acts.
She brings 15 years of experience in scouting and presenting established and burgeoning talent from across the globe. Prior to SummerStage, Abreu worked at the Red Hot Organization and Lincoln Center.
Lockwood’s keen eye for talent enriched by nearly 60 years at the helm of the organization’s Presented work, aided McCarter’s ability to attract leading artists from the classical world to the avant-garde.
“It is reassuring to know that the performers who consider McCarter home will be in expert hands with Paula Abreu – she is an inspired choice. It is wonderful to think about the new talent and energy she will bring to our stages, cultivating the next generation of artists and audiences,” Lockwood says.
Lockwood will serve as a consultant through June 2023.
L.A. Parker is a Trentonian columnist. Find him on Twitter @LAParker6 or email him at LAParker@Trentonian.com. | https://www.trentonian.com/2022/06/22/princetons-mccarter-theatre-tabs-abreu-as-lockwood-successor-l-a-parker-column/ | 2022-06-23 09:53:45 | 1 | https://www.trentonian.com/2022/06/22/princetons-mccarter-theatre-tabs-abreu-as-lockwood-successor-l-a-parker-column/ |
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) – Cries for help on the Yaquina Bay Bridge in Oregon on Friday night led a police officer to a bloodied woman with her hands tied behind her back.
The incident unfolded around 11 p.m., the Newport Police Department said in a release. The officer was in the area to deal with construction materials in the roadway when he heard the woman yelling. She was found with blood on her face and head, with her hands reportedly “hogtied” behind her with rope and shoelaces.
The woman was taken by ambulance to a nearby hospital for treatment of her injuries.
Earlier in the night, police said the woman and a man identified as Thomas Brannies were walking together off the main path in Yaquina Bay State Park when she was struck in the head. She said she was told the assault would stop if she didn’t fight back.
After she was tied up and wounded, police said Brannies took all of her belongings and fled the area, leaving her there. She later managed to free her feet and get back on the Yaquina Bay Bridge where the officer found her, authorities said.
Shortly after 3 a.m., Brannies’ car was spotted at a grocery store, officials said. The woman’s stolen items were found in his car.
Brannies, 34, was arrested and booked at the Lincoln County Jail on five separate charges: 2nd-degree kidnapping, 2nd-degree assault, 2nd-degree theft, unlawful use of a weapon and a misdemeanor warrant.
Authorities also said Brannies had a previous outstanding warrant on an assault charge. A records search found Brannies has a long criminal record for a variety of charges dating back to 2009. | https://www.wfla.com/news/national/bloodied-tied-woman-crying-for-help-found-on-oregon-bridge/ | 2022-10-26 00:10:35 | 1 | https://www.wfla.com/news/national/bloodied-tied-woman-crying-for-help-found-on-oregon-bridge/ |
Alex Kirilloff Player Prop Bets: Twins vs. Rays - June 6
Published: Jun. 6, 2023 at 9:23 AM CDT|Updated: 1 hour ago
On Tuesday, Alex Kirilloff (.333 slugging percentage in past 10 games, with zero home runs) and the Minnesota Twins face the Tampa Bay Rays, whose starting pitcher will be Zach Eflin. First pitch is at 6:40 PM ET.
He had a hitless showing in his previous game (0-for-2) against the Guardians.
Alex Kirilloff Game Info & Props vs. the Rays
- Game Day: Tuesday, June 6, 2023
- Game Time: 6:40 PM ET
- Stadium: Tropicana Field
- Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo!
- Rays Starter: Zach Eflin
- TV Channel: BSSUN
- Hits Prop: Over/under 0.5 hits (Over odds: -238)
- Home Runs Prop: Over/under 0.5 home runs (Over odds: +625)
- RBI Prop: Over/under 0.5 RBI (Over odds: +225)
- Runs Prop: Over/under 0.5 runs (Over odds: +135)
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Alex Kirilloff At The Plate
- Kirilloff is batting .304 with four doubles, three home runs and 16 walks.
- Kirilloff has picked up a hit in 16 of 26 games this season, with multiple hits seven times.
- In 26 games played this season, he has gone deep in two of them.
- Kirilloff has driven in a run in seven games this season (26.9%), including two games with multiple runs batted in.
- He has scored in nine of 26 games (34.6%), including multiple runs twice.
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Rays Pitching Rankings
- The Rays pitching staff ranks 19th in MLB with a collective 8.6 strikeouts per nine innings.
- The Rays have the fourth-ranked team ERA across all MLB pitching staffs (3.66).
- Rays pitchers combine to allow 61 home runs (one per game), the eighth-fewest in baseball.
- Eflin makes the start for the Rays, his 11th of the season. He is 7-1 with a 3.30 ERA and 57 strikeouts in 60 2/3 innings pitched.
- In his last time out on Wednesday against the Chicago Cubs, the right-hander went six innings, allowing three earned runs while surrendering four hits.
- The 29-year-old has put up an ERA of 3.30, with 8.6 strikeouts per nine innings, in 10 games this season. Opponents have a .232 batting average against him.
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The rain system we have been pondering for more than a week is finally here, but locally it doesn't appear there is much rain potential.
Models vary in terms of expectations but we are at the tail end of a frontal boundary which is also moving quickly. All those factors generally lead me to lean toward the lower end of expectations on rain accumulation. I think we'll see light amounts (some with 0 accumulation) to .25", it is possible some isolated spots could exceed that but not generally.
The frontal boundary is already thru the area before 11 pm. After that, the large upper trough of low pressure sweeps into the region. This is a significantly large and cold trough. High temps the next couple of days (other than the Southcoast in SB County) will likely stay in the upper 50s and lower 60s.
Frost will not be a concern tonight but Wed-PM to Thu-AM, Thu-PM to Fri-AM, and Fri-PM to Sat-AM frost will be possible in the interior valleys.
Daytime highs warm Friday and Saturday and slip a little Sunday.
There are more rain chances next week. The American GFS model now suggests systems: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. All look to be quick hitters, splash and dash systems but at least it is something. | https://www.ksby.com/weather/showers-dart-thru-the-area-then-temps-get-cold | 2022-11-01 23:58:18 | 1 | https://www.ksby.com/weather/showers-dart-thru-the-area-then-temps-get-cold |
Transcript of AP interview with Volodymyr Zelenskyy
ON A TRAIN FROM SUMY TO KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — AP Executive Editor Julie Pace interviewed Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy as Zelenskyy visited the southeastern city of Zaporizhzhia, which still faces regular shelling from Russian forces, and northern towns in the Sumy region that were liberated shortly after the war began a year ago.
Zelenskyy spoke to the AP aboard a train shuttling him across Ukraine to cities near some of the fiercest fighting and others where his country’s forces have successfully repelled Russia’s invasion. Zelenskyy rarely travels with journalists, and the president’s office said AP’s two-night train trip with him was the most extensive since the war began.
Here is the transcript:
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JULIE PACE: Well, let’s actually start where we just began. We very much appreciate you inviting us to spend two days here. And you did tell us that you thought it was important to see the war outside of the capital. Do you worry that people are forgetting — not just people around the world, but people in Ukraine — what’s happening close to the border in frontline cities?
VOLODYMYR ZELENSKYY: Of course, I’m worried. I’m worried. And of course, all those messages that they always come from our attitude to, from our opinion of our people abroad. So I mean that if we are losing this moment, a very sensitive and very principal moment of the war — even some of the already occupied places, cities, towns, villages.
If we don’t feel the war, I mean, that from one side is great — that children and families, people, they love the life. And it’s great because we are on the war because of the peace. From one side it’s great that our soldiers each day bringing back to normal life our people. So step by step, place by by place, village by village. … But from another side it’s very dangerous. You know how is it? It’s not because of the war — all the challenges what people have. If we are not preparing that tomorrow, it’s a pity. But tomorrow we can be attacked by something — by Iranian drones at night and artillery the day. And to hear alarms … And to hear it and not to go to bomb shelter. I mean, that began to be our habit …
JP: To not go to the bomb shelters?
VZ: Yes. And that is the problem. It was with the COVID — you remember from the very beginning? People don’t believe them. People, when we began to lose the parents, the old people, elderly, mostly. And then they began to go with masks and receive the vaccine. And then again the new way of it: OK, I can live. I have COVID. Nothing is terrible. So today we have this moment — like the second wave of COVID. So it’s, ‘OK. It’s not dangerous. We will go. … Our drones, our air defense guys are working well. So we can go. We can.’ And I think that is this message … People don’t feel that this message go straight to other people and then abroad. And that’s why it’s big problem, huge problem, if journalists — I mean that if they are not here, that’s why I think you were reminded you came … If journalists are not here, if they speak in news what they see — they see video content and they see images, and you see the center of Kyiv … Life, life came back. So it means not the first news. And even on the first news, it means not the first aid that we really need but the situation another.
JP: It must make it difficult for you because on the one hand, as you say, life in the capital does feel quite normal and that is good that Kyiv is normal. At the same time, it must make you concerned that people forget.
VZ: Yes, it’s not it’s not normal. That is exactly what means modern war today war. In the east, it can be hard, tough everthing. In Kiev, it can be very calm. Yes, not tough, but at night you can get ballistic rockets. So that means hybrid war. Sometimes it can be attacks, cyberattacks on economic situation. it will have big push and you will not ever come come back to normal life like it was — with the water, with energy during all this winter. So that means we are in the war.
JP: I understand.
VZ: And what is also very dangerous people in normal lives have to motivate soldiers. And it’s very difficult because when you are on the frontline, you have you have to understand that you have support, that you are fighting for that, for the peace. But future peace, not for today’s peace. And soldiers, they have to feel that there — somewhere — their people also think about it, about soldiers. They go to the work. They work their job and of course, it’s important because they pay taxes. And from these taxes, we can buy something for security, something for these soldiers.
JP: I want to ask you, where is the war going from here, but let me ask you a few things first. You met yesterday with (Rafael) Grossi from the IAEA. Do you feel like there are options for securing the nuclear plant that would be satisfactory to you and to Ukraine?
VZ: I don’t feel it today. We began in complicated circumstances. Our dialogue with IAEA … That the dialogue was difficult because I said to him, they occupied it — the station. It began from not occupation, you remember. It was shut from artillery and different rounds to nuclear station. And I had that night I had phone calls with Biden and with a lot of different leaders, and with this institution and a lot of things. Because I … (in Ukrainian) was ringing the alert to say that tomorrow they will occupy the station (Back to English).Tomorrow they will occupy it and that’s why we should very quickly with all strong world political power push the Russians because they will occupy the stage. They occupied it and then 500 terrorists been there, still there and then they have a lot of tortures on professional, technical and top people on staff. I mean that and they killed someone and someone been a wounded, and someone been stolen because they didn’t want to work on Russians.
And you know that a lot of children of these people have been deported to Russia — yeah, of these technical people. So what should they do? How they can live? Of course, they agreed to work because their children are there. Then they begin to change their citizenship, their ID. So they did a lot of steps, but during all these steps, it still each day was very dangerous for all the world — not only for these people and for Ukraine, of course, but for these six blocs nuclear station. And it is six times bigger than Chernobyl and six times more dangerous than Chernobyl.
And what I see after all this, really Grossi wanted to help. And it’s true. Not only him, President Biden and also Emmanuel Macron. We spoke a lot of time. But what we have some some people then, you know — two, four people from Grossi — they work on this station. But people have to understand: What does it mean nuclear station? Like the Zaporizhzhia station. It is the biggest in Europe, so that is the city. What does it mean for people? For people, it’s even not real analytics. Of course, they do what they can. There are no questions to Grossi — I mean directly to him. But I have a lot of questions for the United Nations and for his organization because they have special mandate … This they can do, this cannot do. Here they can come but without, for example, journalists.
When I spoke with him because he wanted to go there and I wanted him to go there from Ukrainian territory. That is was … condition. I have conditions to Grossi’s team. One of the conditions I had that he’ll go from Ukrainian territory and with journalists, and I told him that you can take not Ukrainian journalist because Russian be like, ‘Yes, OK.’ I said take up world journalists, European journalists, American journalists — it doesn’t matter for us — independent journalists, not even from Ukraine. But take somebody with you to show what’s going on. And they didn’t allow him. And I said him before it that you will not get there with normal company, with journalists, with understanding. Yes. So what’s going on? And that’s why I don’t see and I don’t see how it will work, because the station now doesn’t work. It’s in dangerous conditions. The level of water … cooled down. It’s lower than than we need. So technically, it’s not good. You know? And we lost a dangerous, but you have to understand, we’re in war and we need money and we lost a lot of energy and we lost a lot of money because it’s switched off.
JP: So it sounds like you did not come out of this meeting yesterday feeling optimistic?
VZ: I’m optimistic. If he’s going there, it’s good, you know? With all the international organization, what I can say really openly, Grossi’s one of that chiefs of such organizations. He really came and he’s coming sometimes, and it’s good. I mean that because if temporary you’re coming, you can see what’s going on, minimum what you can do to control something, and that is good because there are so many organization they say, just by phone, we are not allowed by Russians. That’s why we can’t come. But that is not the way. That’s why we see the station is not good. I think dangerous and good that we have person there — our staff — but they are less than it been before.
JP: Okay, thank you for that. Let me ask you about China. You’ve said that if China or any party wants to pursue peace, genuinely, you’re open to that. President Xi obviously just went to Russia and met with President Putin. Based on what you saw from that visit, do you think China is genuinely interested in negotiating peace or are you skeptical?
VZ: I’m not thinking of what they’re interested in or not. I’m sure that we need to involve as much as possible countries for our peace plan, and that is very important. And I don’t know what’s going on in China. And I don’t know really the details of their relations with Russia. I understand something. We all understand something, really.
And our intelligence gave me, time to time, some information. That’s why I can understand a little bit more than just ordinary people. But mostly I’m not sure that their relations … How to say it in an English? (Translator: Yeah, I can help.) … I think that Russia lost the relations with all the world — what I wanted to say. And of course they want to hold something with somebody on the playing of such as, you know, primitive game as you know that of the war — not of Ukraine — that the war of America, of West. That’s why who are against to West let be on our board. That you know … it’s not even children not play such games so primitive. Yes, some sometimes provocative, but what is simple and not interesting.
And after they finish their meeting, what we see that they and that Russia gave messages that maybe they will think about nuclear weapon on the territory of Belarus. What does it mean? It mean that the visit was not good for Russia, that real situation. And I think that the problem that he is not adequate — Russian president — and that’s why he can’t understand what is going on. Why even such, you know, allies, allies — economical allies like China — why they are not so close to his messages, narratives, etc. We, we are not using this situation when they are not so close to use China. No, no, no.
At the very beginning, from the very beginning, we raised up the topic of Budapest Memorandum. We have there, you know, you know supporting or promises. Yes, I support him. Promises from China towards before the war. Yes. Full scale war. I mean that we had such messages that of course they support territorial integrity and nuclear security and etc. That’s why we just want to involve as much as possible adequate countries.
And my message being to everybody — of course, I know that United States, Europe, that’s our strong ally and some of them of these countries more than allies, some of them friends, strategic partners, different, but really we understand that we’re one team. But when we are speaking about the war, we need to, you know, even even such countries which can’t connect in real life economically or are their own views on something. Even with different view of civilized development. Yes, even the future even. But we need to involve as much as possible countries. That is my message to China.
JP: If you’re looking to involve other countries including China, do you have any plans to speak with President Xi or have him come visit you here in Ukraine?
VZ: I said that I want to speak with Africa Conference. We didn’t have good contacts with Latin America, countries we don’t have so close. We began to do it with Africa. I had some conversations with some countries, with some leaders. With Latin America, I began I had with Chile and with President Lula, Brazil. Of course, I gave all the diplomatic and public and not public to president of China, to leader of China. And I want to speak with him because I have gone — I had contact with him before full scale war. But during all this year, more than one year, I didn’t have any. I really wait when our teams will find a solution. (crosstalk)
JP: So you’d like to, but no plan at the moment?
VZ: Yes, yes.
JP: And would you invite him here to Ukraine?
VZ: Oh, yes. We are ready. We are ready to see him. Yeah.
JP: Let me ask you, we’ve just passed the one year mark of the war and the world very much knows you now as a wartime leader. What has surprised you about yourself over this last year?
VZ: (laughing) I don’t know. This question it would be surprising.
JP: How about this? What has surprised you most about Ukrainians this past year?
VZ: People. You know, it’s like with my children. Relations with children. I think everybody who has children, I think they think that my children are so nice, so smart, so sweet. (laughing) No, other children aren’t so great, but mine … I mean, that is real my attitude to Ukrainians.
I mean that. I really believe I know that there are different people like in all the countries in the world. There are strong people and weak, there are good and not. But mostly I know there are some features of Ukrainians, so they are very, very free and we have problems with discipline. Really, we have big problems with discipline because of, for example, me. I come always in time when I have decision with somebody, I come in, I have to wait. And I know that there are some sound questions with some details. But in this free, there is one very important sense.
We love freedom and you see minuses on one side, but there are big plus when you love somebody like people, like children, like freedom. You are really really you ready to stay strong. Strengths people who are, you know, up and under. … I mean who are near. Yes. And you are ready to fight for freedom. And that’s why it wasn’t a surprise for me that people are ready to fight for freedom, but surprise for that we are so ready to do it so long.
And I think that is very important moment because, you know, there are many people in history, they began a war — not began wars, they began to defend their selves. They began to fight with enemies. And they lost because somebody was bigger and bigger and more rich and etc., but this situation — that was the biggest surprise. That we are — it’s not emotional to defend the freedom. It’s really in Ukrainians’ heart, so it meant that everybody that we are ready to stay as long as we need. We need is longer than possible and that’s really what I see and that is great. I don’t know if it’s surprise, but great surprise.
JP: Do you do you think at all about the impact of this war on the people of your country, though? All of the men who have had to go and fight, the children who are growing up in the middle of the war? Does the impact on the people of your country worry you?
VZ: Yes. You mean that that people changed?
JP: Yeah.
VZ: Yes, everybody changed. Everybody. And that to do war, to find to a lot of privileges of the war. We can’t. We can’t do it because first of all, war brings tragedy and took and take and the war takes people. So there are nothing good in the war. And of course, children without childhood that without school years, without moments of friendship, moments of love. Young people, because they are on the war. And of course, sometime they found on the frontline, they found each other. That was great moments — weddings in the frontline.
But it’s a little number of side. Mostly that dredged in moments what war brings and brought to Ukraine and brings to the world. (pauses)
But there is only one thing what I want to underline. What is good but not because the war came, because this war changed us. And that is a big, big challenge. And it could go one way to divide the country, or another way and to unite us. And in these two ways, I’m so thankful. I’m thankful for everybody, for everything, for partners, our people. Thanks, God, everybody. I mean, thanks that we found this way and this critical moment for the nation. I think this fighting this way, that’s thing which saved our nation and we saved our land. We are together. And that is great. This unity need.
Yes. From one side, somebody can say that. But that is against that is not with love or, you know, some something like this — emotional — but it’s only emotional really for the life, for all the nations. I’m sure that the main thing is unity, to be strong. Because we are stronger than Russia, because they are not unity, because they have this … (Ukrainian) hierarchy (English) like in Rome’s civilization.
That’s why, that’s really what means what is democracy. You know? (Ukrainian) The country has matured. (English) Because nobody understand. What does mean — independence? (interrupted)
What does it mean, independence? What does it mean? The price, the cost of sovereignty, the real cost? And what does it mean — democracy? It mean to be a little bit older than young country, you know. And this moment, I think in this moment it became to us and we became, and that is very important.
JP: How has the war changed you?
VZ: I think, like everybody, like everybody, (Ukrainian) all unnecessary details are gone. (English) So I really didn’t know … I was surprised that I need nothing. (laughs) You know, mostly, mostly that. But I focused and also very important to what do you see, how you see your future? What is important? The question is like, do you believe in God or not? That is the same question from position of rhetoric, ‘What is important for you?’ It bring me to the position. It changed the position. Now I know what is important. And it means sometimes only old people understand what is important because they see what was during their life. ‘Oh, I can’t. I can’t. I can remember nothing. So nothing important.’
So for what I lived and people can’t find the solution within himself or itself. But for me, I know that important. Yes. That my home is important. And everything which is in my home, my home, my God, everything in my life, my country, my wife, my children and parents. And what is very important, when I say ‘my’ I mean that Ukraine. And I mean, it’s very important. (Ukrainian) Fence (English) — very important. Who is your neighbor. Yes. Very important. House near. It’s important because you trust on trust. If something bad with somebody, will be back with you. If you will help, somebody will help you. And all these very simple things, which important with not so many. Not so many. No cars. No, no. You know —
JP: We talked about this a bit earlier. Your schedule is quite busy. You’re traveling a lot. You’re on the phone doing calls. Do you get any time to relax? How do you take breaks? How do you unwind?
VZ: We have to understand. What does it mean to have break? It’s about, I think, moments of little victories. I think that this break. Yes. On the frontline message, that’s good. That is a break. Some emotional moment or phone call of my son. Is it victory for me? Yes. I have this break. He said something. He had competition at school and he got the second place in wrestling and it’s very important, but my question ‘How are you?’ It was painful or something. I mean that just you relax during, and some sometimes this two, three minutes can bring you to very adequate state at every stage and you can relax. Sometimes to see people like we’ve been here (gestures out the window). And if somebody wants just the question of the woman — she said, ‘Can I hug you?’
So I shake hands to men and to women, and I gave them different medals. And one of them, she said, ‘But can I thank you, thank you that you hold us together? And can I hug you?’ And I said, yes. And that is also moment that you can, you know? What give us relax, something positive.
JP: The energy from people.
VZ: Yes. Yes, some energy. And we can live.
JP: Can I ask about your children? How are they doing?
VZ: I think like all the children, it’s real that they became adults. It’s real that my son, he’s 10 — he’s almost 10 years. So he’s the age of this war, you know. All this war, my son — a real child of the war. I mean, and we have so many, so many children like my son. And he, all this time he lived in Ukraine. (inaudible) He has so strong position. His position never changed. And that is our new generation and I really believe in this. What we’ve did in this war, this that’s real thing. When you ask him, he — and I never told him that that is our enemy. He knows and he is not finding balance in some things. He’s real Ukrainian. He understands who is enemy, who is hero, who are our friends on frontline heroes. He is very understand. I think that is great because he’s so strong, very emotional because the war was what bad things brought that emotionally. Everybody’s very emotional because of stresses and that’s real life. But what I see, the very strong man, not a child but a man. (crosstalk)
My daughter, she’s lady. She’s 18 and a half. And so, I’m knocking to the door. (laughing)
JP: You’re just hoping she’ll pick up your phone calls probably, at this point.
VZ: I know that she wants to have her … space. And I’m very careful with that. I know, because I remember me and I wanted to have a lot of space because I’m very free and I wanted to be free. For me, freedom was number one — from everybody, from parents to people who walked with me. And that’s why I understand what she feels. That’s why I’m very careful.
JP: You may be president of the country, but you’re still her dad, too.
VZ: Yes. (laughing)
JP: Let me ask you, I think it’s fair to say that a lot of the world was surprised at how strong the Ukrainian military was at the start of the war. And I think people expected that Russia would be far stronger. Do you feel like the Ukrainian military can keep up this momentum as we head into the second year? And what do you need in order to be able to do that?
VZ: For everything, for every victory we need only victory because otherwise we’ll lose. If we lose, we’ll lose the country. It’s real, real situation. That’s why we need the victory. But when I say victory, it’s not so simple. Because to get victory, who always get a victory? Only very, very motivated people. And it’s very difficult to motivate on the frontline because you’re tired. Soldiers, tired brigades tired, everybody tired. You have to change. You have to change, you know, some some weeks and you have to change people. They have to have some rest and there are wounded people and etc. But it’s so difficult.
And one thing, even if you love your country, you have to be motivated — all of us. And that’s why we spoke about it at the very beginning of our dialogue about this society, how they feel the wartime. They sometimes they feel that they’re the peace and no, no, it doesn’t demotivate people on the frontlines. So the first category, I think motivation it’s important. The same feeling, you know, ‘strong back.’ When our people are on the frontline and when the soldier is shooting and if he knows that the bridge. Yes, the enemy, and the lot of more than us. And I have only one bridge back, but I can’t go back because if I will go back, everybody will go back.
But the problem is the bridge, because they fight and the rockets are flying to the bridge and if the bridge will be broken, I will be killed and nobody will give me some shells, additional ammunition. So I will be alone without rounds and they will kill me. And this bridge that is our help of our partners. We need to have always this bridge because we need to feel the support of of Europe, the support of United States. Of course, that is political support. We understand how it’s important and it’s motivate people who are deeply in the process. But emotionally, that guys who we’ve got on the frontline when they hear that there is no ammunition support, they feel that the bridge will be broken. Even if it’s not true, but it’s demotivated. And that is the problem.
We are stronger on the frontline because we are on our land and that is one of the fact of motivation. They are not so strong, they are people — ordinary people, Russians — but they are not motivated because they don’t know why they are here.
So each day we have to find help, support and motivation for our soldiers. And when I said not very political … United States really understand that they if they will stop help us, we will not win. And there are very simple things which we understand, which everybody understand. And sometimes, you can’t understand why if the world understands what is going on. From, you know, from A to Z. If the world understands what the problem.
JP: Does it worry you then that there is some debate starting to happen in the U.S. as we go into a presidential election?
VZ: Yes. And I’m speaking about it because it’s so. I mean that it’s so simple to understand what will be tomorrow. And it’s so simple to understand how it can be if everything will be the right side, the right way. So it’s very simple that Putin is a loser for today. He lost everything. He doesn’t have allies. And it’s very primitive to see, especially for people with political experience and with intelligence, with details from their intelligence. Of course, it’s simple to understand the China is not ready to help him. And it’s very understandable that Europe can push with United States, Iran and Israel. It’s really very primitive to understand that without China, without Iranian help, he will lose.
And the question is not in years. No, not in the years. And it’s also very understandable how it will be that when he will lose the support — not of society — the support of business, he will lose everything. They will change him. Without the United States, without special agents. Everything is will be very quick — like this (snaps fingers) in one moment, but it’s very simple understanding. Nobody believed in us. It’s true. And I’m happy and I don’t know whom to say thanks that this right way, the right way joined and chosen us — not we, not only we — right way. And that’s why for today, all our steps forward — of course, our steps forward — it means Putin steps back from Kremlin, from his political decision-making and from leader of Russia. He will be pushed.
JP: But if something were to change in the U.S. position and U.S. support for Ukraine, you see all of that could fall apart?
VZ: I think for today, for today really, I understand that even if it will go such way like this, like today, really … We will win, but we will lose a lot of people because it will be more longer. And that’s simple. The number of brigades, and we don’t have secrets from the United States. They know all of our ideas. The number of brigades and the number of brigades has to be completed by the ammunition. The number, where it compared to number — no fantastic number — of ammunition in very confronting dates. And each operation also consists of worry, contradict number of the dates, days, weeks or months — that’s all, not years. And we have these, understandable for us, directions, ideas for operations. And our partners … We shared with them our ideas.
We can be on our own one side with some of the ideas, but we can have different thoughts that this is more dangerous. But that is normal because is dialogue. And that’s why I can’t understand … If we can finish the war during the year and we really can win, how dozens of years people will think, ‘What will be with Russia?’
What does this — I’m sorry, what is this stupid question? We can’t rule the Russian society because Russian society is example like the leader of Russia wanted to rule Ukrainian society and the societies of Europe — a lot of countries and etc. And we know what’s been in Afghanistan, in a lot of different countries on this, you know, during this history. And that’s why we have not to think now what to do with Russians. That from two-zero fourteen that is their problem and their question. He’s the problem of their society and they have to make decisions. They have to change. For example, when somebody say we can’t take all the money from oligarchs of Russian, which are frozen, we can freeze but we can’t take all money and give for renovation to Ukraine because we have to find some solution. Maybe to give half and half to freeze. And they found the answer, the answer to that question — why they do and things such way — because we can’t lose the connection with Russian business. It’s yeah —
JP: You can say it. It’s okay. (laughter)
VZ: … (laughter) (profanity) Why that is (profanity) — … because they have and they will fight and they will change him, him or his opinion. That is their question. To take all their money, to cancel all the visas, to send their children to their country, they will change. (chatter with press secretary)
JP: But the U.S. and Europe have not gone that far yet. They’ve done sanctions. They’ve done some asset freezes, but they’ve not done everything that you’re talking about here.
VZ: I think that their policy of us, European Union, and United States — they have common policy. What I see and that’s, you know, to push, but not to the end. I just want to send the message, if we will give chance to circle of politicians near President Putin and himself, he will give them a chance to renovate their policy. They will come back, they will occupied us and they will not give chance to Europe and to United State, to everybody where they will feel power. I mean, that they will not give chance, will not give.
That’s why it’s normal. That is that is about rule of law. It’s not about attacking the civilian people even then when they attack us, because I’m addressing to United States, European Union, to all the world. They have to push them to push their business. They have to know that they will lose all their money — all their money, all these issues, all their real estate in Europe or in the world. Their yachts, everywhere. Turkey. Turkey gave a lot of things, I think, to Russia. A lot of possibilities how to live out of their Russia. And I think that is a mistake.
JP: There’s been a lot of discussion about a Ukrainian spring offensive.
VZ: Yeah.
JP: How critical do you think that is going to be to your success in this war?
VZ: I think they began everything, really. Of course, they collect. We understand even what they do and what the number is will be big number. But they really used it already. They begin using all this. They took from, you know, Abkhazia, Syria, from all the borders of Russia. So totally they lost that their image of strong army. They lost everything really because they took the troops from all these regions where they saw where they saw their presence. They brought it to Ukraine. And, of course, is difficult for us. That’s why of my messages are … If they say that they are fighting against West on the territory of Ukraine, what can I say? The real situation that we are fighting against Iran, against weapon from Syria, against everything, against their Wagners, which are in many countries in the world and —
JP: But the idea of a Ukrainian spring offensive — how critical do you think that will be?
VZ: It’s critical because the time, because we need defend things things. It’s so difficult. we don’t have still we don’t have. for example, we have great decisions about Patriots. Yes. We don’t have it real. We have good decision that we will train our pilots on modern aircrafts. I mean that some Western kind aircrafts and different different — I’m speaking about, you know, younger fighters or Typhoons. It’s not about not only about F-16. I mean, they’re different, but we still don’t have anything. And if we are speaking about what about their air defense systems, it’s not only about Patriots. For example, we had decisions about some some of them, and they are on the way.
With all due respect to some European countries, but, you know — I don’t want to say the name of the country because when it came it doesn’t work. For example, we changed it again and again and again. You know —
JP: You got something that didn’t work?
VZ: Yes, yes. But that is the life, I mean that is the life. you know but we lose this life. And that’s why I mean that somebody told me that, ‘Bad decision. Some systems of Patriots, you will have but you are not NATO country. But you will be the first country not NATO who will have Patriots.’ And some old journalist said to me, “You have to be thankful. OK, yes. At least you will defend your people.” No, because we need 20 systems of Patriots to defeat, to defend our sky from ballistic rockets. And even we will have such number, we will be sure with you and with our partners, because no country in the world wasn’t attack by so many ballistic rockets. And thousands of S-300s. You know, so nobody had before us such no challenge, such experience.
That’s why there no answer. Of course I’m thankful for each air defense system and I spoke with leaders about each air defense and I have decisions with them about each air defense system. And every time people have to know I’m very thankful, but I’m realistic. We can’t, for example, take all their air defense system to Kyiv because Kyiv is not the Ukraine. Kyiv in the capital of Ukraine. Very important, but we have very big territory, real life.
JP: One of the things you hear from officials in Washington or Brussels or in other places is if the West gets more involved, if they give you more, then this will provoke Putin. And then we’re in World War Three. Do you buy that argument at all?
VZ: No. It’s not the argument because Putin is thinking — I think so — he is thinking, if he can. In some moments, if he’s adequate in some moments I’m not sure because I don’t know. Because he’s informationally isolated person. And I think he’s thinking how to get out from this. So because from one side, I think his defense people will eat him or FSB — at what moment they will feel the blood that he’s not so strong, they will do it. That’s why he’s thinking how to be strong, how to defend himself. That is my opinion and how to save, so find some solution. He was very strong and very principled. No solutions, no compromises. Only Crimea, Donbas is mine. That is a real document of what I’m ready to sign up. That was, you know, all this time, all these years.
But out there, they killed so many people. There are not any solutions with him. And now he understands that he has such moment and then let’s think about nuclear weapon. If person wants to save himself, he really will use these. I’m not sure that he he is ready to do it, but there is only one moment. But if he will feel again some blood from, you know … smell that we are weak or Western part, of course he will push, push, push, push. And when he is ready and when he will be strong, I think he can use everything.
Because I’m not sure, again, that he’s adequate. Because what was the Crimea? It was such a such example. He took the Crimea — not the first days. If you remember, the first days, they came to Crimea without their uniform official uniforms the soldiers. He’s like a deminer. He was feeling what will be, trying, yes, trying. One day, second day. Somebody something say? Words nothing. Second Sunday, then he said, ‘It’s not our people. That’s the decision of Crimea. I didn’t have any soldiers there.’ He didn’t see a strong reaction. And they don’t respect Russia, doesn’t respect a weak countries, weak voices and weak leaders — they don’t respect.
That’s why they always want such leaders. But in all the countries, including Ukraine including, and that’s why West is more stronger than even sometimes some of the leaders imagine. More stronger. And now we see the NATO stronger in unity.
JP: Is this part of why you are fighting so hard in Bakhmut? Because a lot of military analysts will say that strategically it’s not that significant.
VZ: Because that will be victory for him. He will —
JP: And any victory —
VZ: Yes. He will sell this victory. He will sell this victory to West, to his society, to China, to Iran, to all the countries, to Brazil, to Latin America countries. Not to Latvia, Lithuania, Estonia. Of course, they really understand, you know, from details. And they feel these dangers because they’re neighbors. But he will sell it to his society. That one little step. Now, wait a minute. Wait a minute. I will have a decision with Ukraine. Then another step. Another step, nother step. And then he will, believe me, he will have solution. Maybe not official. After such point, he will have a solution with many countries in the world. On every continent, he will have allies in the question to push us and push me, and how to push me, to push our society and our society to find a way. How our society will feel tired, will feel dangerous, will feel dangerous after nuclear weapon. And our society will push me to have a compromise with them. That’s it.
JP: So there’s a lot on the line in every single battle here.
VZ: We can’t lose. We can’t lose the steps because the war, it’s a pie. A pie of such pieces of victories. Small victories, small steps because very big country, big enemy, big army — Russia — and small hearts.
JP: Let me ask you the one last question. Just maybe a fun one. You’ve gotten to meet all of these … well, I don’t know if you’ll find it fun. (laughter)
You’ve gotten to meet all of these world leaders over the last year, spent all of this time with them. They’ve come here, they’ve ridden the trains. Who do you like? Who have you bonded with? Who do you consider your friends among the world leaders?
VZ: Oh, it’s very dangerous now. (laughter)
But can I answer you after the war, after the victory? I will answer you.
JP: Sure, you call me. I’ll give you my number.
VZ: OK, OK.
JP: Well, we really appreciate you taking this time. It’s very generous of you.
VZ: Thank you so much.
JP: And I think it’s really helped me understand the war and you better. (crosstalk)
VZ: Thank you. Thank you. You’re welcome.
JP: We may just get a couple casual shots and we’ll turn the light on in a moment for a friend to —
VZ: Some photos …
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LOS ANGELES (AP) — The widow of a former University of Southern California football player suing the NCAA for failing to protect her husband from repetitive head trauma is taking her case to a Los Angeles jury.
Opening statements are scheduled for Friday in what could be a landmark case.
Matt Gee was on the 1990 Rose Bowl-winning squad.
Alana Gee says he took enough serious blows to the head to develop a degenerative brain disease that led to his death at 49 in 2018.
“For years (the NCAA) has kept players like Matthew Gee and the public in the dark about an epidemic that was slowly killing college athletes,” the lawsuit said per the Associated Press. “Long after they played their last game, they are left with a series of neurological conditions that could slowly strangle their brains.”
This marks the second lawsuit ever against the NCAA to go to trial and could be the first of its kind to go to a jury.
A 2018 trial in Texas led to the NCAA swiftly settling with the widow of Greg Ploetz, who played for the Longhorns in the late 1960s.
Matt Gee is one of five linebackers from the 1989 USC team to have died before turning 50.
Along with his college teammate, Junior Seau, who killed himself in 2012, Boston University’s Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy Center found that both men had CTE.
A study in the Journal of the American Medical Association reported that the center had found CTE in 48 of 53 former college players.
The NCAA says it had nothing to do with Gee's death and his mental decline was from years of hard drinking. | https://www.wtvr.com/news/national/ncaa-on-trial-in-concussion-case-of-dead-usc-football-player | 2022-10-21 17:43:34 | 0 | https://www.wtvr.com/news/national/ncaa-on-trial-in-concussion-case-of-dead-usc-football-player |
Unfamiliar respiratory virus causes big problems for some
(CNN) - A little-known respiratory virus causes symptoms like the flu and COVID-19, and spiked this spring, according to numbers from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
It’s also led to hospitalizations among many of the most vulnerable, like young children and seniors.
It’s called human metapneumovirus or HMPV, a virus that wreaked havoc on the U.S. this spring, filling some hospitals with young children and seniors, according to the CDC.
“The symptoms are identical almost to influenza and respiratory syncytial virus,” said Dr. Jorge Rodriguez, a board-certified internal medicine specialist.
Those symptoms include a hacking cough, runny nose, fever and shortness of breath.
At its peak in mid-March, nearly 11% of tested specimens were positive for HMPV.
“What is most concerning is the fact that it has increased approximately 36% in the last year,” Rodriguez said.
The virus has been around for a while. Health experts believe pandemic precautions, like masking, kept it at bay.
“Now that we’ve let down our defenses, now that we are not as cautious, all these viruses - think of it this way -- were just waiting to pounce, and indeed, they are pouncing,” Rodriguez said.
Most people who caught HMPV probably didn’t even know they had it.
Sick people aren’t usually tested for it outside of a hospital or emergency room.
Unlike COVID-19 and the flu, there’s no vaccine for HMPV or antiviral drugs to treat it. Instead, doctors care for seriously sick patients by tending to their symptoms.
“The best treatment is precaution and prevention,” Rodriguez said.
Health experts said that’s why it’s important to be aware of this virus, especially if those most vulnerable to it get sick.
“Monitor them,” Rodriguez said. “If they get sicker, for example, if they get short of breath or their fever spikes up above 103 or 104 (degrees Fahrenheit), then you need to go see a physician.”
Because testing for HMPV is rarely done outside hospitals, it’s hard to know the true burden of the disease.
Blood tests indicate that most children have had it by the age of 5.
A 2021 study in the Lancet Global Health estimated that among children younger than 5, there were more than 14 million HMPV infections around the world in 2018, more than 600,000 hospitalizations and more than 16,000 deaths.
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ATLANTA — Two people were killed early Sunday morning in a crash on the Downtown Connector, police said.
Atlanta Police responded to the two-vehicle wreck near Fulton Street in the southbound lanes. They said the two drivers were killed. No passengers were in either vehicle.
The crash shut down the connector for several hours during the investigation.
The identities of the two deceased drivers were not released.
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DULLES, Va., May 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- SOFIE Biosciences (SOFIE), an established US manufacturer and developer of radiopharmaceuticals, has dosed and imaged the first patient with [18F]FAPI-74 in its US Clinical Trial of flourine-18 labeled Fibroblast Activation Protein Inhibitor (FAPI). This study is a Phase 2, Multicenter, Non-randomized Study of [18F]FAPI-74 PET for imaging patients with gastrointestinal cancers, including hepatocellular carcinoma, cholangiocarcinoma, gastric, pancreatic and colorectal cancer (NCT05641896).
The clinical trial comes after the US FDA granted SOFIE an active IND in support of this study in November of 2022. The study was launched at its first site in Boston under Principal Investigator, Shadi Esfahani, MD, MPH. Additional sites are in the process of activation and anticipated to begin recruitment in the coming weeks.
Sherly Mosessian, Ph.D., SOFIE's Chief Scientific Officer, commented, "We are thrilled to see the launch of the study and imaging of the first patient in this prospective study. Tremendous promise exists in diagnostic and companion diagnostic use of FAPI family of compounds, especially in gastrointestinal cancers. Flourine-18 labeled FAPI opens up many possibilities in FAP targeting, and we are excited to be driving this product forward to unlock more of its potential." The commitment to improving patient care through utilization of radiopharmaceuticals for imaging and therapy is a professional and personal mission of SOFIE's. Frank Valla, SOFIE's Director of Clinical Development and FAPI CMC lead, added, "The promise of FAP targeting in gastrointestinal cancers and the recognition of this important milestone for patient care brings great excitement to the field as well as sense of personal fulfillment after having lost my father to Colorectal Cancer in 2007."
This study is the second SOFIE FAPI product in a clinical study. SOFIE is currently conducting a Phase 2 clinical study with the lead Galium-68 labelled FAPI product, [68Ga]FAPI-46, in Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma patients (NCT05262855).
About SOFIE
SOFIE's vision is to improve patient outcomes by developing and delivering molecular diagnostics and therapeutics (theranostics). With its robust radiopharmaceutical production and distribution network, mature contract manufacturing services, and now, high value theranostic intellectual property, SOFIE is poised to deliver on the promise of radiopharmaceuticals. For more information, contact info@sofie.com.
About FAPI
Fibroblast Activation Protein (FAP) is highly expressed in cancer associated fibroblasts (CAF) across several tumor entities. Developed by the team at the Heidelberg University, quinoline-based PET tracers that act as FAP inhibitors (FAPI) have shown encouraging results in pre-clinical and clinical studies. SOFIE has licensed the rights for diagnostic and companion diagnostic use of FAPI family of compounds from Heidelberg University.
About [18F]FAPI-74
[18F]FAPI-74 is the lead Fluorine-18 radiolabeled PET tracer of FAPI family of compounds. It has demonstrated favorable dosimetry, avidity, safety and biodistribution profile amenable for detection of FAP-expressing cells in patients with various cancers. This radioligand for imaging is currently optimized for production within SOFIE and its clinical trial partners.
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WFO PHOENIX Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Saturday, August 13, 2022
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FLASH FLOOD WARNING
Flash Flood Statement
National Weather Service Phoenix AZ
647 PM PDT Sat Aug 13 2022
...FLASH FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 915 PM PDT THIS
EVENING FOR SOUTHEASTERN IMPERIAL COUNTY...
At 647 PM PDT, local law enforcement reported flooding along Ogilby
Road between Route 78 and Interstate 8. Up to 2 inches of rain have
fallen. Flash flooding is ongoing.
HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. Thunderstorms producing
flash flooding.
SOURCE...Law enforcement reported.
IMPACT...Life threatening flash flooding of creeks and streams,
urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses.
Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
mainly rural areas of Southeastern Imperial County
This includes the following highways...
CA Route 78 between mile markers 45 and 54.
Ogilby Road Between Route 78 and Interstate 8.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.
In hilly terrain there are hundreds of low water crossings which are
potentially dangerous in heavy rain. Do not attempt to cross flooded
roads. Find an alternate route.
...FLASH FLOOD WARNING HAS EXPIRED FOR SOUTHERN SAN BERNARDINO
COUNTY...
Flood waters have receded. Flooding is no longer expected to pose a
threat. Please continue to heed remaining road closures.
A Flood Watch remains in effect until 100 AM PDT Monday for portions
of northwest Arizona, southeast California and Nevada.
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HONG KONG, July 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- On 15 July 2022, CMIC Yiho Hydrogen Energy (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd. ("CMIC Yiho") and CMIC Green Hydrogen Technology Co., Ltd. ("GHT"), a wholly-owned subsidiary of CMIC, held a delivery ceremony for two sets of 1000kg and 500kg packaged diaphragm hydrogen compressors.
CMIC Yiho was established in Shenzhen in December 2021 by GHT, Shenzhen Yiho Holding Corporation, Ltd. and BESTPATH (Shanghai) IoT Technology Ltd. Its main business includes the manufacturing of core equipment of hydrogen refueling station. The two sets of hydrogen compressors organized to be packaged by GHT this time, using the American PDC diaphragm compressor head, can meet the 45MPa filling pressure, and their daily hydrogenation capacity reaches 1000kg and 500kg. The products will be used in the hydrogen refueling station project of CMIC Yiho's potential customers.
This product delivery marks the official entry of CMIC Yiho into the hydrogen refueling station equipment business. GHT will give full play to its advantages in high-end equipment manufacturing, and work with CMIC Yiho to further expand the variety and scale of supporting equipment of hydrogen refueling stations, as well as the manufacturing and complete supply capacity.
Hydrogen refueling stations, mainly used in the transportation sector, serve as essential facilities in various hydrogen energy application scenarios and play an important role as a link between upstream hydrogen production and downstream applications. By the end of June 2022, the cumulative number of 270 hydrogen refueling stations had been built in the PRC. It is predicted that by 2025, the number of hydrogen refueling stations will reach 1,000 in the PRC, and it will grow to over 5,000 by 2035. Under the new policy of "dual carbon" goal, many fuel cell vehicle companies have strengthened and accelerated their expansion, and local governments have also become more active in assisting the development of hydrogen energy industrialization and the implementation of projects. The number of new fuel cell vehicles is expected to reach 8,000 to 10,000 throughout the year of 2022. The rapid growth in the number of fuel cell vehicles will further boost the development of the hydrogen refueling station industry, which is expected to see a moderately advanced construction of hydrogen refueling stations.
About CMIC
CMIC Ocean En-tech is a leading technology company providing complete engineering, manufacturing and integrated solutions to clients in both onshore and offshore oil and gas, offshore wind and hydrogen sectors. CMIC is also in the business of investing in energy sectors including the renewable energy sector. Established in 1995, CMIC has a large global footprint and operations to serve clients in the energy sector worldwide. CMIC is registered in the Cayman Islands and its stocks are traded in the Hong Kong Stock Exchanges (206.HK).
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(The Hill) — More than 1,400 flights scheduled to take place Friday within, coming into or leaving the U.S. have been canceled, according to flight tracking website FlightAware, as airlines continue to struggle with timely departures this summer.
Along with 1,482 cancelations, airlines had more than 7,000 delays on Friday within, into or out of the U.S.
Among U.S. airlines, American Airlines had the most cancelations at 263 while Southwest was second with 193 cancelations.
Airlines have been struggling this summer with persistent cancellations and delays that have left customers and lawmakers frustrated.
Earlier this week, Democrats introduced the Cash Refunds for Flight Cancellations Act amid the flight disruptions.
The measure would require airlines to give customers cash refunds if their flights were canceled within 48 hours of their scheduled departure.
“Enough is enough: Travelers are sick of wasting their valuable time fighting the airlines to receive their legally-required cash refunds,” Sen. Ed Markey (D-Mass.) said in a statement. “And they are tired of making flight reservations months in advance, only to face a health scare that forces them to choose between canceling a nonrefundable flight, or traveling and risking the health of their fellow passengers.”
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New Communities Offer Option For Home Buyers Seeking Affordable Home Ownership Solution
HOUSTON, July 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- One of the nation's largest owner-operators of manufactured new home communities is expanding its presence in the Houston area with two new projects, including the re-development of an existing bayfront setting, for individuals, families, and empty nesters seeking an affordable home ownership solution.
Phoenix-based Inspire Communities (www.inspirecommunities.com), owner-operator of over 130 all-age and active- adult manufactured new home communities and RV resorts across the United States, has completed a multi-million dollar re-development of its Oceanway community. A 17-acre enclave, Oceanway (www.oceanwayhomes.com) offers 150 homesites, including 32 waterfront and bayview homes, on the shores of Trinity Bay.
Located at 7030 Tri City Beach Road, 5.5 miles from the newly extended Grand Parkway and ten miles from Baytown, the new-look, gated community of affordable, well-built, high-style manufactured homes offers the charm of bayside living while appealing to those seeking a nearby second home for weekend getaways – with home prices significantly below other home ownership options.
Feature-rich waterview homes, starting at $140,000, offer stainless steel appliances, vaulted ceilings, upgraded cabinetry, and crown molding. Stylish, open-concept floor plans range from approximately 1,200 – 2,000 square feet. Waterfront Smart Cottages start at under $200,000 and include a beautiful deck overlooking Trinity Bay. All new homes also meet stringent HUD manufacturing regulations. Interior lot homes begin in the $100,000's.
"It's the look, feel and quality of a traditional new home, but at a more affordable price," says Heidi Loftin, Senior Vice President, Sales & Marketing for Inspire Communities. "It's truly luxury living within reach."
Two, three and four-bedroom homes range from charming farmhouse designs to waterfront cottages. Features include island kitchen, oversized breakfast bar, Great Room, primary bedroom with walk-in shower, flex space, and two-car driveway. Several waterfront 'Smart Cottages' feature low-E double pane windows and upgraded exterior paneling with a 50-year warranty.
The re-development of Oceanway includes the addition of a charming main boulevard lined with white picket fences and tall palm trees, newly paved streets, fenced sport court and playground. Other amenities include a 650-foot commercially engineered fishing pier and an expansive boardwalk sundeck with lounge chairs. The property also has a professional onsite staff.
"Everything they've done is really nice and it's a great location right on the water," says Aaron Simon, a 41-year-old accountant who recently purchased a new home in Oceanway. "I love stepping onto my patio where I can enjoy a nice breeze and a beautiful view of the water. Plus, I like to fish so having the fishing pier here was a big selling point for me too. And of course you can't beat the price."
Loftin adds, "This was a unique opportunity to create a community of affordable new homes with the bay right outside your door, perfect for those who enjoy the view, fishing after work or perhaps for a second home on the water. It's really a hidden gem."
North of Houston in Willis, Inspire Communities is developing Rockrose Ranch at Lake Conroe (www.rockroseranchtx.com), a 170-acre affordable new construction residential community for all-age family living and a gated, active-adult village.
Located just two miles from Lake Conroe, the ground-up development will feature a sprawling amenity island with two swimming pools, pickleball courts, children's playground, fire pits, miles of walking trails, lakes and a fenced dog park. Rockrose Ranch at Lake Conroe is located off I-45 at Calvary Road two miles east of Lake Conroe.
Manufactured homes currently represent approximately nine percent of new single-family home construction, according to the National Association of Homebuilders. Today, more than 22 million people live in a manufactured home. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, this year manufactured home builders are expected to deliver more than 100,000 new homes for the first time since 2006.
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DALLAS, March 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Thinaer, a leading provider of IoT and indoor location services, has been recognized as an honorable mention in Gartner's 2023 Magic Quadrant report on indoor location services. This recognition is a testament to Thinaer's commitment to innovation and customer success in the rapidly evolving indoor location services market.
According to Gartner, indoor location services are becoming increasingly important in a wide range of industries, including healthcare, logistics, and retail. These services can help organizations improve efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance the overall customer experience. In the 2023 Magic Quadrant report, Gartner evaluated vendors based on their ability to execute and their completeness of vision.
"We are honored to be recognized as an honorable mention in Gartner's 2023 Magic Quadrant report on indoor location services," said Thinaer CEO Bryan Merckling. "We have a creative and driven team here focused on developing innovative IoT and indoor location solutions to help our customers unlock new value from their physical spaces. We believe this recognition validates our commitment to delivering world-class technology and services to our customers."
Thinaer's indoor location services are designed to provide real-time location data and analytics, enabling organizations to optimize operations and improve the customer experience. The company's solutions are used in a variety of settings including aerospace, manufacturing, warehousing and U.S. Department of Defense. Thinaer's technology has been praised by customers for its ease of use, accuracy, and reliability.
"We appreciated our collaborations with Thinaer and the work we conducted using their RTLS systems technology, which proved reliable and cost-effective for our project," said Ryan Calderon, a representative of one of Thinaer's healthcare customers. "Throughout our experience, Thinaer delivered first-class service and a selection of products to meet our technical challenges. These contributions altogether helped ensure our project success."
Thinaer's recognition as an honorable mention in Gartner's 2023 Magic Quadrant report on indoor location services is a significant achievement that highlights the company's leadership in the market. As indoor location services continue to gain importance in a variety of industries, Thinaer is well-positioned to continue delivering innovative solutions that meet the needs of its customers.
About the Magic Quadrant
Gartner does not endorse any vendor, product or service depicted in its research publications, and does not advise technology users to select only those vendors with the highest ratings. Gartner research publications consist of the opinions of Gartner's research organization and should not be construed as statements of fact. Gartner disclaims all warranties, expressed or implied, with respect to this research, including any warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose.
About Thinaer
Thinaer is a leading provider of IoT and indoor location services that enable organizations to optimize operations, improve their bottom line, and unlock new value from their assets. The company's solutions are used in a variety of settings, including aerospace, manufacturing, warehousing and U.S. Department of Defense environments. Thinaer's technology is praised by customers for its ease of use, accuracy, and reliability. For more information, visit thinaer.io.
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Aiming To Build On Light Oil And Condensate Discovery At Kawa-1
TORONTO, Jan. 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ - CGX Energy Inc. (TSXV: OYL) ("CGX") and Frontera Energy Corporation (TSX: FEC) ("Frontera"), joint venture partners (the "Joint Venture") in the Petroleum Prospecting License for the Corentyne block offshore Guyana (the "License"), announce today that the Joint Venture has spud the Wei-1 well, on the Corentyne block, approximately 200 kilometres offshore from Georgetown, Guyana.
The Joint Venture also announces that the Government of Guyana has approved an Appraisal Plan for the northern section of the Corentyne block which commenced with the Wei-1 well. Following completion of Wei-1 drilling operations and upon detailed analysis of the results, the Joint Venture may consider future wells per its appraisal program to evaluate possible development feasibility in the Kawa-1 discovery area and throughout the northern section of the Corentyne block. Any future drilling is contingent on positive results at Wei-1 and the Joint Venture has no further drilling obligations beyond the Wei-1 well.
The Wei-1 well is located approximately 14 kilometres northwest of the Joint Venture's previous Kawa-1 light oil and condensate discovery and will be drilled in water depth of approximately 1,912 feet (583 metres) to an anticipated total depth of 20,500 feet (6,248 metres). The Wei-1 well will target Maastrichtian, Campanian and Santonian aged stacked sands within channel and fan complexes in the northern section of the Corentyne block. The well is expected to take approximately 4-5 months to reach total depth.
Professor Suresh Narine, Executive Co-Chairman of CGX's Board of Directors, commented:
"The Joint Venture is pleased to announce that it has spud the Wei-1 well offshore Guyana, and that the Government of Guyana has approved the Joint Venture's appraisal program. Wei-1 will appraise both the Kawa-1 discovery as well as explore additional opportunities within the Corentyne block. The Wei-1 well is on-trend and positioned for success with both Kawa-1 and recent peer discoveries immediately adjacent to the northern section of the Corentyne block. The Joint Venture is grateful for the Government of Guyana's ongoing support as the Joint Venture worked towards spudding Wei-1 in-line with the previously agreed terms."
Orlando Cabrales, Chief Executive Officer of Frontera, commented:
"We are very excited about the potentially transformational opportunity that is now before us on the Corentyne block in one of the most exciting exploration areas in the world and we look forward to safely and successfully drilling the Wei-1 well and potentially extending the Joint Venture's recent light oil and condensate discovery at the Kawa-1 well."
CGX is a Canadian-based oil and gas exploration company focused on the exploration of oil in the Guyana-Suriname Basin and the development of a deep-water port in Berbice, Guyana.
Frontera Energy Corporation is a Canadian public company involved in the exploration, development, production, transportation, storage and sale of oil and natural gas in South America, including related investments in both upstream and midstream facilities. The Company has a diversified portfolio of assets with interests in 32 exploration and production blocks in Colombia, Ecuador and Guyana, and pipeline and port facilities in Colombia. Frontera is committed to conducting business safely and in a socially, environmentally and ethically responsible manner.
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This press release contains forward-looking information within the meaning of Canadian securities laws. Forward-looking information relates to activities, events or developments that CGX and Frontera believe, expect or anticipate will or may occur in the future. Forward-looking information in this press release includes, without limitation, statements relating to the parties' expectations as to exploration and development plans and objectives with regards to the Wei-1 well, including drilling plans and time to complete the Wei-1 well, the Joint Venture's consideration of future wells per its appraisal program following completion of the Wei-1 well and dependent upon detailed analysis of the results, and other exploration opportunities. All information other than historical fact is forward-looking information.
Forward-looking information reflects the current expectations, assumptions and beliefs of CGX and Frontera based on information currently available to them and considers the experience of CGX and Frontera and their perception of historical trends. Although CGX and Frontera believe that the assumptions inherent in the forward-looking information are reasonable, forward-looking information is not a guarantee of future performance and accordingly undue reliance should not be placed on such information. Forward-looking information is subject to a number of risks and uncertainties, some that are similar to other oil and gas companies and some that are unique to CGX and Frontera. The actual results of CGX or Frontera may differ materially from those expressed or implied by the forward-looking information, and even if such actual results are realized or substantially realized, there can be no assurance that they will have the expected consequences to, or effects on, either of CGX or Frontera. The annual information form of Frontera for the year ended December 31, 2021, and CGX's and Frontera's management's discussion and analysis for the year ended December 31, 2021, and quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2022, and other documents each of CGX and Frontera filed from time to time with securities regulatory authorities describe the risks, uncertainties, material assumptions and other factors that could influence actual results and such factors are incorporated herein by reference. Copies of these documents are available without charge by referring to each company's profile on SEDAR at www.sedar.com. All forward-looking information speaks only as of the date on which it is made and, except as may be required by applicable securities laws, each of CGX and Frontera disclaims any intent or obligation to update any forward-looking information, whether as a result of new information, future events or results or otherwise.
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Largest Social Security increase in 40 years starts in January
Typical payment will increase $140 per month
InvestigateTV - Social Security benefits will go up in January by 8.7%, the largest cost of living increase in 40 years. The Social Security Administration said the increase translates to an average of $140 dollars more per month.
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AUSTIN, Texas (AP) _ The winning numbers in Friday evening's drawing of the Texas Lottery's "Daily 4 Night" game were:
1-9-4-6, FIREBALL:
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AUSTIN, Texas (AP) _ The winning numbers in Friday evening's drawing of the Texas Lottery's "Daily 4 Night" game were:
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At the Lansing Town Board’s March 15 meeting, Tompkins County Legislator Mike Sigler informed the board that updated Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) floodplain maps have been rolled out.
About 20 properties in Lansing were removed and roughly 20 others were added to the updated map.
“The impact to Lansing is not as big as the city [of Ithaca], but if you’re one of those 20 homes that will be impacted, the impact is rather large,” Sigler said.
Those 20-or-so property owners will need to start shopping for flood insurance. The average cost of flood insurance in New York is $725 per year, according to a 2022 study conducted by FEMA, though that number fluctuates depending on the location of the property and the level of risk it faces. According to PolicyGenius.com, the average annual cost of flood insurance in Tompkins County in 2022 was $1,186.
“I have a lot of people who have literally never come up to me about anything, that are coming up to me about this,” Sigler said. “They’re all saying, ‘Listen, our assessments just went up, our electricity prices were up this year, and now I’m going to have to go back and get flood insurance.’”
Each of the estimated 20 properties added to the new maps reside in the AE flood zone. Properties in this zone have a one percent chance of being flooded in a year (or 1-in-100 year flood). Even though the chances are slim, the possibility is still there.
Town Planning Director John Zepko said the Lansing floodplain maps had not been updated since the early 1980s.
“Technology has changed quite a bit, as has the amount of time that we have had to collect rainfall data,” Zepko said. “So that’s one of the reasons that you’re seeing the maps being revised.”
Zepko said residents can stop by the Planning and Code Enforcement Office to view the new FEMA floodplain maps and see if their property will be impacted.
Councilman Joe Wetmore said the new FEMA maps are much more precise than the older ones.
“I’ve seen the FEMA maps in the current flood zone, and I’ve seen what the rainfall has done in terms of flooding, and the new FEMA maps are more accurate than the old ones,” Wetmore said. “They’re actually showing the areas flooding that the old maps don’t say with flood.”
Sigler said information on 20 properties impacted by the new maps has yet to be released, but he will notify the town once it is available.
“They haven’t sent out the report they said they were going to send to tell us which houses are involved,” Sigler said. “Once we have that kind of information we can go forward with it.”
County Expects Negative Impact from Governor’s Budget Proposal
Tompkins County officials are ramping up efforts asking Governor Kathy Hochul to reconsider her plans to shift $625 million in Medicaid costs to county governments by intercepting eFMAP funds, according to a press release from March 14. The county estimates the 2024 budget impact would be $1.5 million – equal to a three percent increase in the local property tax levy – and that there may be about a $600,000 impact in 2023 when the state policy goes into effect.
“If the State’s goals are to increase affordability and provide robust services to those in need this is an unwise proposal,” Tompkins County Administrator Lisa Holmes said in the March 14 release. “Shifting the costs onto counties adds more burden to the local governments that carry out much of the work that the State takes credit for. This would make it more difficult and expensive for us to do that work and will result in increased property taxes, which in-turn impacts affordability. While it is mandated by the State that counties pay for Medicaid costs, we have no local control over those costs or how they’re spent.”
At the March 15 town board meeting, Sigler said the county will work to ensure that money stays put.
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Doctors learned early in the pandemic that COVID-19 was more than a respiratory disease. It was attacking bodily organs, including the heart — even in healthy, young athletes.
Enough athletes with COVID were experiencing heart inflammation, called myocarditis, that doctors at the University of Maryland and other Big Ten schools didn’t want to take any chances.
Myocarditis already was seen as one of the leading causes of sudden death in elite athletes, so doctors across the conference immediately imposed official protocols that kept some players off the fields for up to six months. Some grumbled, but everyone recovered.
“They could be walking time bomb and we’d only find out retrospectively,” said Dr. Yvette Rooks, who oversees care for more than 530 athletes on 19 teams as head team physician at the University of Maryland, College Park. “Some had symptoms and many did not. This really could save lives.”
The doctors also started taking a deeper look into the chests of each student-athlete testing positive for COVID-19 starting in the early months of the pandemic, eventually reviewing some 1,600 cases.
As they learned more about the risks, doctors scaled back intense testing and reduced the length of time out of play. But a registry created from the athletes’ health data is now poised to help the doctors understand more about the longer-term cardiovascular effects of COVID-19.
Doctors and researchers at the University of Maryland and other Big Ten schools plan to follow the athletes even after graduation to better understand the consequences of COVID-19 on the heart, said Rooks, also a clinical assistant professor of family and community medicine at the university’s school of medicine and a co-investigator on the registry.
The registry has specific findings from several tests, including MRIs, which are not typically performed on people testing positive for COVID-19. The detailed images found 37 cases of myocarditis, though only eight of those athletes had cardiovascular symptoms.
Lacrosse player Jack Brennan was one of the asymptomatic cases. While home in Rochester, New York, in December 2020, he took a COVID-19 test so he could visit his grandparents and was surprised it came back positive. He was even more surprised when he returned to College Park in January 2021 and an MRI found swelling around his heart.
He was frustrated to sit out the spring 2021 season, but with time and learning about the seriousness of the condition, he became more understanding.
He was cleared by the fall of 2021 to return to play, and now 21, he’s eligible to compete as an intercollegiate athlete for two more years, instead of one. (The Big Ten gave athletes who missed a season under the more extensive timeouts an extra year of eligibility.)
“I didn’t know what to think or what it was at first. All I heard was, ‘You’re not allowed to play,’ and I did give them a hard time, because I was impatient,” Brennan said. “But I’m not an expert. You have to listen to the doctors.”
And he’s glad they’re using his records to keep looking at the long-term effects.
“If they can figure out the process you go through, figure out how myocarditis affects athletes, that would be helpful,” Brennan said. “No one really knows the long-term effects yet.”
Among the things researchers want to know is whether damage or scarring will ever cause issues and when and what is the cardiovascular tie to so-called long COVID, where symptoms persist well after an infection. Another lingering question is whether those who had asymptomatic cases, like Brennan, should be concerned.
Early indications show that mild cases with no symptoms won’t be an issue, said Dr. Matthew Martinez, past chair of the American College of Cardiology’s Sports & Exercise Cardiology Section. He’s not involved in the Big Ten registry.
Martinez studied data from a larger subsequent registry of athletes that found up to 15% developed myocarditis after COVID-19 infections, but there were no cases of sudden cardiac death.
The study concluded that the intense across-the-board testing done by the Big Ten, specifically the use of MRIs, was needed only when athletes had cardiac symptoms or other heart tests were abnormal.
Further, Martinez said, returning recovered athletes to play faster was safe in most cases.
Martinez said, however, the abundance of caution taken for all the athletes wasn’t a bad idea when no one knew what to expect from the new virus.
“It’s really important to know,” said Martinez, also medical director of Atlantic Health System Sports Cardiology at Morristown Medical Center in New Jersey. “We’re all learning this on the fly. There is a measure of relief across the athlete community.”
Going forward, Martinez said, athletic programs ought to have a plan for athletes who develop heart issues on the field, including increasing access to defibrillators across all playing arenas.
He said that cardiac testing, even an MRI, is needed when athletes have symptoms such as pressure in their chests, fast heart rates or breathlessness, or if they later develop those symptoms.
He also said there should be study of protections from vaccines against myocarditis, which appears to be significant, as well as the risk from the vaccines themselves, which seems minimal. None of the Big Ten athletes developed the condition after the vaccinations.
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Martinez hopes there is a continued “focus on health and safety for athletes, including cardiovascular health.”
Big Ten researchers say studies are underway using the registry data, and that others are planned.
Dr. Geoffrey Rosenthal is a professor of pediatrics in University of Maryland’s School of Medicine and chief of pediatric cardiology at University of Maryland Medical Center. He is serving as coordinator of six “core labs” that make up the registry. That’s where data from specific tests are housed so they are uniformly interpreted. The epidemiology and cardiac MRI labs are housed in Maryland’s medical school, while the overall registry is based at the Ohio State University.
Rosenthal said answers to the doctors’ questions will come in time. But he already had immediate advice for the general population.
“One of the biggest takeaways for the athletes and the general population is that the best way to protect one’s heart is to get vaccinated and get boosted when it’s time,” he said. “The second public health message for people who have or had COVID: If they have heart palpitations or chest pain, they should seek medical attention.”
The researchers also were glad they have a bank of MRI data that identified all the myocarditis cases, even the asymptomatic ones. That offers a unique opportunity for researchers, said Dr. Jean Jeudy, professor of diagnostic radiology and nuclear medicine at the Maryland medical school. He leads the cardiac MRI core lab for the registry.
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BERWYN, Pa., Nov. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Envestnet, Inc. (NYSE: ENV) (the "Company"), a leading provider of intelligent systems for wealth management and financial wellness, announced today that it proposes to offer $350,000,000 aggregate principal amount of convertible notes due 2027 (the "Notes") in a private offering to qualified institutional buyers pursuant to Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "Securities Act"), subject to market conditions and other factors. The Company also expects to grant to the initial purchasers of the Notes an option to purchase, for settlement within a 13-day period, up to an additional $52.5 million aggregate principal amount of Notes solely to cover over-allotments.
When issued, the Notes will be general unsecured obligations, subordinated in right of payment to the Company's obligations under its revolving credit facility. Interest will be payable semi-annually. Upon conversion, the Notes may be settled, at the Company's election, in cash, shares of the Company's common stock, or a combination of cash and shares of the Company's common stock. The interest rate, initial conversion rate and other terms of the Notes are to be determined at the time of pricing of the offering.
The Company intends to use part of the net proceeds from the offering to repurchase shares of its common stock concurrently with the offering pursuant to privately negotiated transactions and to repurchase a portion of its outstanding convertible notes as described below. The Company also intends to use a portion of the net proceeds from the offering to pay the cost of the capped call transactions described below. If the initial purchasers exercise their option to purchase additional Notes, then the Company may use a portion of the net proceeds from the sale of such additional Notes to enter into additional capped call transactions with the option counterparties. The Company intends to use the remaining net proceeds for general corporate purposes, which may include selective strategic investments through acquisitions, alliances or other transactions. The Company's share repurchases described above could increase (or reduce the size of any decrease in) the market price of the Company's common stock concurrently with or shortly after the pricing of the Notes, and could result in a higher effective conversion price for the Notes.
Contemporaneously with the pricing of the Notes in the offering, the Company expects to enter into separate and individually negotiated transactions (the "concurrent note repurchases") with certain holders of the Company's outstanding convertible notes. The terms of the concurrent note repurchases are anticipated to be individually negotiated with each holder of the outstanding convertible notes and will depend on several factors, including the market price of our common stock and the trading price of the outstanding convertible notes at the time of each such concurrent note repurchase. No assurance can be given as to how much, if any, of the outstanding convertible notes will be repurchased or the terms on which they will be repurchased.
The Company expects that certain holders of its outstanding convertible notes that the Company agrees to repurchase that have hedged their equity price risk with respect to such outstanding convertible notes will, concurrently with or shortly after the pricing of the Notes, unwind all or part of their hedge positions by buying shares of the Company's common stock and/or entering into or unwinding various derivative transactions with respect to the Company's common stock. Any repurchase of the outstanding convertible notes, and the potential related market activities by holders of such convertible notes participating in the concurrent note repurchases could increase (or reduce the size of any decrease in) the market price of the Company's common stock, which may affect the trading price of the Notes at that time and the initial conversion price of the Notes. The Company cannot predict the magnitude of such market activity or the overall effect it will have on the price of the Notes or its common stock.
In connection with the pricing of the Notes, the Company expects to enter into privately negotiated capped call transactions with one or more of the initial purchasers or affiliates thereof and/or certain other financial institutions (the "option counterparties"). The capped call transactions will cover, subject to customary anti-dilution adjustments, the number of shares of the Company's common stock underlying the Notes. If the initial purchasers exercise their option to purchase additional Notes, the Company expects to enter into additional capped call transactions with the option counterparties.
The capped call transactions generally are expected to reduce potential dilution to the Company's common stock upon any conversion of the Notes and/or offset any potential cash payments the Company is required to make in excess of the principal amount of converted Notes, as the case may be, with such reduction and/or offset subject to a cap. If, however, the market price per share of the Company's common stock, as measured under the terms of the capped call transactions, exceeds the cap price of the capped call transactions, there would nevertheless be dilution and/or there would not be an offset of such potential cash payments, in each case, to the extent that such market price exceeds the cap price of the capped call transactions.
The Company has been advised that, in connection with establishing their initial hedges of the capped call transactions, the option counterparties or their respective affiliates expect to enter into various derivative transactions with respect to the Company's common stock and/or purchase shares of the Company's common stock concurrently with or shortly after the pricing of the Notes. This activity could increase (or reduce the size of any decrease in) the market price of the Company's common stock or the Notes at that time.
In addition, the option counterparties or their respective affiliates may modify their hedge positions by entering into or unwinding various derivatives with respect to the Company's common stock and/or purchasing or selling the Company's common stock or other securities of the Company in secondary market transactions following the pricing of the Notes and prior to the maturity of the Notes (and are likely to do so on each exercise date for the capped call transactions or following any termination of any portion of the capped call transactions in connection with any repurchase, redemption or early conversion of the Notes). This activity could also cause a decrease or avoid an increase in the market price of the Company's common stock or the Notes, which could affect the ability of noteholders to convert the Notes, and, to the extent the activity occurs following conversion or during any observation period related to a conversion of Notes, it could affect the amount and value of the consideration that noteholders will receive upon conversion of such Notes.
The Notes will only be offered to qualified institutional buyers pursuant to Rule 144A under the Securities Act. Neither the Notes nor the shares of the Company's common stock into which the Notes are convertible have been, or will be, registered under the Securities Act or the securities laws of any other jurisdiction, and unless so registered, may not be offered or sold in the United States except pursuant to an applicable exemption from such registration requirements.
This announcement is neither an offer to sell nor a solicitation of an offer to buy the Notes (or the shares of the Company's common stock into which the Notes are convertible), nor will there be any offer, solicitation or sale in any jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale is unlawful.
Cautionary Statement
Various statements in this release relating to Envestnet's future expectations, plans and prospects, including, without limitation, statements regarding: whether the Company will offer and issue the Notes or consummate the offering; the terms of the Notes; the anticipated principal amount of the Notes, which could differ based upon market conditions; the expected use of proceeds from the offering, which could change as a result of market conditions or for other reasons; expectations regarding the effect of the capped call transactions; expectations regarding actions of the option counterparties; and whether the capped call transactions will become effective are forward-looking statements made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements involve risks and uncertainties and the Company's actual results could differ materially from the results expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. More information regarding these and other risks, uncertainties and factors that could cause such differences is contained in the Company's periodic filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC").
You are cautioned not to unduly rely on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this release. All information in this release is as of November 14, 2022 and, unless required by law, we undertake no obligation to publicly revise any forward-looking statement to reflect circumstances or events after the date of this release or to report the occurrence of unanticipated events.
About Envestnet
Envestnet refers to the family of operating subsidiaries of the public holding company, Envestnet, Inc. (NYSE: ENV). Envestnet is Fully Vested™ in empowering advisors and financial service providers with innovative technology, solutions, and intelligence to help make financial wellness a reality for their clients through an intelligently connected financial life. Nearly 106,000 advisors and approximately 6,900 companies including: 16 of the 20 largest U.S. banks, 47 of the 50 largest wealth management and brokerage firms, over 500 of the largest RIAs and hundreds of FinTech companies - leverage Envestnet technology and services that help drive better outcomes for enterprises, advisors and their clients.
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Venator Announces Second Quarter 2022 Results; Favorable Business Fundamentals Continue
Published: Jul. 26, 2022 at 5:00 AM CDT|Updated: 26 minutes ago
WYNYARD, UK, July 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --
Second Quarter 2022 Highlights
Net income attributable to Venator of $93 million compared to net loss of $23 million in the prior year period
Adjusted EBITDA of $61 million compared to $43 million in the prior year period
Net cash provided by operating activities of $73 million and free cash flow of $58 million
Diluted earnings per share of $0.86 and adjusted diluted earnings per share of $0.13
Received $85 million cash in settlement with Tronox on April 25, 2022, which has been excluded from adjusted EBITDA
Recognized $10 million of income by releasing an accrued liability in the second quarter and received $13 million cash in the third quarter, under settlement relating to Pori, which amounts are excluded from adjusted EBITDA(1)
Venator Materials PLC ("Venator") (NYSE: VNTR) today reported second quarter 2022 results with revenues of $642 million, net income attributable to Venator of $93 million, adjusted net income attributable to Venator of $14 million and adjusted EBITDA of $61 million.
Simon Turner, President and CEO of Venator, commented:
"We were encouraged by our second quarter 2022 results notwithstanding the inflationary cost pressures and supply chain challenges we faced. We are executing well on our customer tailored pricing initiative and cost mitigation actions within our TiO2 segment. We remain positive on underlying TiO2 fundamentals. Our Performance Additives segment continues to improve as a result of our successful business improvement programs, product portfolio optimization and pricing strategy to mitigate increased costs.
"We continue to work with Italian governmental authorities for the authorization of continued gypsum disposal from our TiO2 facility in Scarlino, Italy. While we continue these efforts, we have suspended two thirds of our TiO2 production from this site to preserve our remaining available landfill capacity. If we do not receive necessary authorizations in the coming months, we may be compelled to close the site entirely. We continue to explore all options to avoid that outcome."
Segment Analysis for 2Q22 Compared to 2Q21
Titanium Dioxide The Titanium Dioxide segment generated revenues of $486 million for the three months ended June 30, 2022, an increase of $71 million, or 17%, compared to the same period in 2021. The increase was primarily due to a 31% increase in average local currency selling prices, which we implemented to recover higher costs of energy, raw materials, and shipping. These increases were partially offset by a 7% unfavorable impact from foreign currency translation, primarily as a result of the Euro weakening against the U.S. Dollar and a 7% decrease in sales volumes compared to the same period in the prior year driven by product availability during the current year period and softer demand in Europe and APAC, primarily in coatings applications.
Adjusted EBITDA for the Titanium Dioxide segment was $49 million for the three months ended June 30, 2022, an increase of $13 million, or 36%, compared to the same period in 2021. The increase was primarily attributable to the increase in average selling price outpacing our increase in costs of energy, raw materials, and shipping.
Performance Additives The Performance Additives segment generated revenues of $156 million for the three months ended June 30, 2022, an increase of $4 million, or 3%, compared to the same period in 2021. The increase primarily resulted from a 26% increase in average local currency selling price, which we implemented to recover higher costs of energy, raw materials and shipping. These increases were partially offset by a 16% decrease in sales volumes, primarily driven by decreases in volumes in all of our Performance Additives businesses and a 5% unfavorable impact from foreign currency translation primarily as a result of the Euro weakening against the U.S. Dollar. In addition, 2% of the decrease was due to lost revenue from our water treatment business, which we sold in the second quarter of 2021 and which accounted for approximately $4 million of revenue in the second quarter of 2021.
Adjusted EBITDA for the Performance Additives segment was $19 million for the three months ended June 30, 2022, an increase of $1 million, or 6% compared to the same period in 2021. The increase in adjusted EBITDA was primarily related to the increase in average selling price outpacing our increase in costs of energy, raw materials, and shipping.
Corporate and other Corporate and other represents expenses which are not allocated to our segments. Losses from Corporate and other were $7 million in the three months ended June 30, 2022 or $4 million lower than the same period in 2021. The decrease was primarily as a result of the favorable impact of foreign exchange rates.
Tax Items We recorded income tax expense of $14 million and $5 million for the three months ended June 30, 2022 and 2021, respectively. Our adjusted effective tax rate was 35% for both the three months ended June 30, 2022 and the same period in 2021.
Our income taxes are significantly affected by the mix of income and losses in the tax jurisdictions and valuation allowances in certain jurisdictions in which we operate. In 2022, we expect to see an adjusted effective tax rate of approximately 35%. We continue to expect our adjusted effective tax rate in the long-term will be approximately 15% to 20%.
Liquidity and Capital Resources As of June 30, 2022, we had $341 million of total liquidity, including cash and cash equivalents of $109 million, which includes $85 million of cash received in the Tronox settlement and $232 million of availability under our existing asset-based revolving credit facility. At the end of the second quarter, net debt was $844 million compared to $798 million as of December 31, 2021.
Primary working capital was a cash use of $54 million in the second quarter 2022. This was attributable to timing of feedstock shipments, modest replenishment of finished goods inventory and higher costs.
Year to date, capital expenditures totaled $32 million. We expect total capital expenditures in 2022 to be approximately $90 million.
Earnings Conference Call Information We will hold a conference call to discuss our second quarter 2022 results on Tuesday, July 26, 2022 at 8:00 a.m. ET.
In order to facilitate the registration process, you may use the following link to pre-register for the conference call. Callers who pre-register will be given a unique PIN and separate call-in number to gain immediate access to the call and bypass the live operator. To pre-register, please go to:
Webcast Information The conference call will be available via webcast and can be accessed from the company's website at venatorcorp.com/investor-relations.
Replay Information The conference call will be available for replay beginning July 26, 2022 and ending August 3, 2022.
Upcoming Conferences During the third quarter of 2022, a member of management is expected to present at Jefferies Industrials Conference on August 9, 2022 and UBS Chemicals Conference on September 7, 2022. A webcast of the presentations, if applicable, along with accompanying materials will be available at venatorcorp.com/investor-relations.
About Venator Venator is a global manufacturer and marketer of chemical products that comprise a broad range of pigments and additives that bring color and vibrancy to buildings, protect and extend product life, and reduce energy consumption. We market our products globally to a diversified group of industrial customers through two segments: Titanium Dioxide, which consists of our TiO2 business, and Performance Additives, which consists of our functional additives, color pigments and timber treatment businesses. Based in Wynyard, U.K., Venator employs approximately 3,500 associates and sells its products in more than 110 countries.
Cautionary Statement Concerning Forward-Looking Statements Certain statements contained in this press release constitute "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward- looking statements represent Venator's expectations or beliefs concerning future events, and it is possible that the expected results described in this press release will not be achieved. These forward looking statements are subject to risks, uncertainties and other factors, many of which are outside of Venator's control, that could cause actual results to differ materially from the results discussed in the forward looking statements, including volatile global economic conditions and a downturn in the worldwide economy due to inflation, geopolitics, or other factors, changes in raw material and energy prices, interruptions in raw materials and energy, economic and other impacts from the military conflict in Ukraine, the impacts and duration of the global outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic on the global economy and all aspects of our business, including our employees, customers, suppliers, partners, results of operations, financial condition and liquidity, our ability to maintain sufficient working capital, our ability to access capital markets on favorable terms, the costs associated with the closure of our Pori facility and execution of our business improvement programs and initiatives, our ability to realize financial and operational benefits from our business improvement plans and initiatives, industry production capacity and operating rates, the supply demand balance for our products and that of competing products, pricing pressures, technological developments, legal claims by or against us, changes in government regulations, including increased manufacturing, labeling and waste disposal regulations and the classification of TiO2 as a carcinogen in the EU, management of materials resulting from our manufacturing process, including the ability to develop commercial markets in the regions that we manufacture and our ability to dispose of these materials if necessary, the impacts of increasing climate change regulations, geopolitical events, cyberattacks and public health crises.
Any forward-looking statement speaks only as of the date on which it is made, and, except as required by law, Venator does not undertake any obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. New factors emerge from time to time, and it is not possible for Venator to predict all such factors. When considering these forward looking statements, you should keep in mind the risk factors and other cautionary statements in Venator's filings with the US Securities and Exchange Commission, including Venator's Annual Reports on Form 20-F for the year ended December 31, 2021 and its Quarterly Report on Forms 6-K for the quarter ended March 31, 2022 and June 30, 2022. The risk factors and other factors noted therein could cause its actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward looking statement.
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MIDDLETOWN, Ohio, June 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Elite Education Group International Limited (Nasdaq: EEIQ), (the "Company" or "Elite Education Group International"), a provider of comprehensive education solutions for domestic and international students interested in college and university programs in the US, Canada and the UK, today announced that on June 25, 2022, Davis College joined the international community of Toledo in celebrating the area's global cultures and traditions.
The event was held in Levis Square in downtown Toledo area and featured a wide variety of performances, vendors and local organizations. Davis College employees interacted with prospective students and members of the community, raising awareness of the programs and opportunities available through Davis College's versatile academic offerings. Davis College representatives also handed out flyers, booklets and other promotional material to help in its local recruiting efforts and to communicate the compelling mission of Davis College to offer cost-effective professional development programming for its students.
About Davis College
Davis College was founded in 1858 and is a private, two-year career training college located in Toledo, Ohio. It is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission and the Ohio State Board of Career Colleges and Schools with programs authorized by the Ohio Board of Higher Education. Davis College offers a specialized professional career training curriculum in the fields of business, medical, and early childhood education. In late September 2021, The Ohio State Board of Career Colleges and Schools approved three new Davis College programs in Music Performance, Data Science, and Computer and Electrical Engineering Technology. The college's mission is to provide marketable skills that enhance the employability of its graduates. Davis College offers coursework flexibility to ensure program success as well as externship opportunities that provide its student population with real-world skill sets prior to graduation. In addition, Davis College has agreements with numerous four-year US universities for 'transfer pathway' programs that pave the way for students from two-year colleges to gain admission while being able to transfer their course credits.
To internationalize its academic programming and foster a global experience for its students, Davis College recently announced partnerships for a variety of bilateral academic activities with Holy Cross of Davao College of the Philippines, Anhui Business College located in Wuhu, Anhui Province, China, and Chongqing Technology and Business Institute, located in Chongqing, China. For more information, please visit https://www.daviscollege.edu/.
About Elite Education Group International Limited
Elite Education Group International Limited ("Elite Education" or the "Company"), through its subsidiaries Quest Holding International LLC and Highrim Holding International Limited, provides comprehensive education solutions for domestic and international students interested in university and college degree programs in the US, Canada and the UK. The Company recently acquired 80% of the equity of EduGlobal College, based in British Columbia, Canada, which focuses on English proficiency educational programming for students pursuing academic degrees. The Company also recently acquired the right to a controlling equity ownership position in Davis College, a career training college located in Toledo, Ohio. In addition, the Company has a recruiting relationship with the regional campuses of Miami University located in Oxford, Ohio ("the MU Regional Campuses"), where it maintains residential facilities, a full-service cafeteria, recreational facilities, shuttle buses and an office for the regional campuses that provides study abroad and post-study services for its students; these facilities are not owned, maintained, operated or are a part of Miami University. The Company also acts as a recruiting agent for the University of the West of Scotland (through The Education Group (London) Ltd) and Coventry University, both of which are located in the United Kingdom. For more information, please visit www.eei-global.net.
Safe Harbor Statement
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All written or oral forward-looking statements attributable to us are expressly qualified in their entirety by this cautionary notice, including, without limitation, those risks and uncertainties described in our most recent Form 20-F and otherwise in our SEC reports and filings. Such reports are available upon request from the Company, or from the Securities and Exchange Commission, including through the SEC's Internet website at http://www.sec.gov. We have no obligation and do not undertake to update, revise or correct any of the forward-looking statements after the date hereof, or after the respective dates on which any such statements otherwise are made.
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- Total revenues of $313.6 million for the quarter ended December 31, 2022 compared to $307.3 million for the quarter ended September 30, 2022
- Net loss of $7.0 million, or $0.25 per diluted share, for the quarter ended December 31, 2022 compared to net income of $16.5 million, or $0.58 per diluted share, for the quarter ended September 30, 2022
- EBITDA adjusted to exclude special items, asset dispositions and foreign exchange gains was $36.3 million for the quarter ended December 31, 2022 compared to $33.9 million for the quarter ended September 30, 2022
- As of December 31, 2022, unrestricted cash balance was $160.0 million with total liquidity of $239.7 million
- Updated 2023E financial guidance includes higher Adjusted EBITDA range of $150 - $170 million
HOUSTON, March 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Bristow Group Inc. (NYSE: VTOL) today reported net loss attributable to the Company of $7.0 million, or $0.25 per diluted share, for its quarter ended December 31, 2022 ("Current Quarter") on operating revenues of $304.3 million compared to net income attributable to the Company of $16.5 million, or $0.58 per diluted share, for the quarter ended September 30, 2022 (the "Preceding Quarter") on operating revenues of $299.4 million.
Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization ("EBITDA") was $19.7 million in the Current Quarter compared to $42.7 million in the Preceding Quarter. EBITDA adjusted to exclude special items, gains or losses on asset dispositions and foreign exchange gains or losses was $36.3 million in the Current Quarter compared to $33.9 million in the Preceding Quarter. The following table provides a reconciliation of net income or loss to EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA excluding gains or losses on asset dispositions and foreign exchange gains or losses (in thousands, unaudited). See "Non-GAAP Financial Measures" for further information on the use of non-GAAP financial measures used herein.
"With the recent contract wins in our Government Services line and a stronger oil and gas market, the fundamentals for Bristow's business are improving significantly in 2023," said Chris Bradshaw, President and CEO of Bristow Group. "We are pleased to issue an updated 2023 financial outlook that includes a higher Adjusted EBITDA range of $150 - $170 million. The first quarter will represent the Company's softest financial results, and the momentum will then build with the run rate at year-end expected to be significantly higher than the first half of the year."
Sequential Quarter Results
Operating revenues in the Current Quarter were $5.0 million higher compared to the Preceding Quarter. Operating revenues from offshore energy services were $1.5 million higher primarily due to higher utilization in the Africa region, partially offset by lower utilization in the Americas and the weakening of the Norwegian krone ("NOK") and British pound sterling ("GBP") relative to the U.S. dollar in the Europe region. Operating revenues from government services were $7.1 million higher in the Current Quarter primarily due to the commencement of new contracts in the Dutch Caribbean, the Netherlands and the Falkland Islands, partially offset by lower revenues in U.K. SAR due to lower activity. These increases were partially offset by lower fixed wing services revenues of $3.9 million due to lower activity, consistent with typical seasonality.
Operating expenses were $3.3 million higher in the Current Quarter primarily due to subcontractor costs related to new revenue-generating contracts, higher personnel costs and leased-in equipment costs, partially offset by lower fuel expenses and repairs and maintenance costs.
General and administrative expenses were $0.6 million higher in the Current Quarter primarily due to higher compensation costs and higher information technology costs.
Depreciation and amortization expenses were $0.9 million higher in the Current Quarter primarily due to depreciation and amortization incurred on assets following an acquisition.
During the Current Quarter, the Company sold or otherwise disposed of four helicopters and other assets, resulting in a net loss of $1.7 million. During the Preceding Quarter, the Company sold or otherwise disposed of three helicopters and other assets, resulting in a net gain of $3.4 million.
Other expense, net of $7.7 million in the Current Quarter primarily resulted from foreign exchange losses of $9.2 million, partially offset by a favorable interest adjustment to the Company's pension liability. Other income, net of $11.3 million in the Preceding Quarter primarily consisted of foreign exchange gains of $10.2 million.
Income tax benefit was $0.9 million in the Current Quarter compared to expense of $0.1 million in the Preceding Quarter. The change in income tax benefit and expense is primarily due to the earnings mix of the Company's global operations.
Transition Year-End Results
On August 3, 2022, Bristow's Board of Directors approved a change in the fiscal year end of the Company from March 31st to December 31st, on a prospective basis, aligning its fiscal year to the calendar year. As such, references below to the "Current Period" refer to the nine months ended December 31, 2022, and references to the "Prior Year Period" refer to the nine months ended December 31, 2021. The Company's fiscal year 2023 commenced on January 1, 2023.
Bristow reported net income attributable to the Company of $13.5 million, or income per diluted share of $0.47, for the Current Period on operating revenues of $897.9 million compared to a net loss attributable to the Company of $11.5 million, or $0.40 per diluted share, on operating revenues of $863.5 million for the Prior Year Period.
Operating revenues in the Current Period were $34.4 million higher compared to the Prior Year Period. Operating revenues from offshore energy services were $12.4 million higher in the Current Period primarily due to higher utilization in the Africa and Americas regions, partially offset by the weakening of the NOK and GBP relative to the U.S. dollar. Operating revenues from government services were $10.4 million higher in the Current Period primarily due to the commencement of new contracts in the Falkland Islands, the Dutch Caribbean and the Netherlands, partially offset by the weakening of the GBP relative to the U.S. dollar. Operating revenues from fixed wing services were $11.4 million higher in the Current Period primarily due to higher utilization.
Operating expenses were $35.5 million higher in the Current Period primarily due to higher fuel expenses, repairs and maintenance costs and higher costs related to new revenue-generating contracts. These increases were partially offset by lower personnel costs, lower leased-in equipment and insurance costs.
General and administrative expenses were $5.6 million higher in the Current Period primarily due to higher compensation costs, travel costs and professional services fees.
Merger and integration costs, primarily consisting of professional services fees and severance costs, were $1.4 million lower in the Current Period.
During the Prior Year Period, restructuring costs were $1.0 million primarily due to severance costs.
Depreciation and amortization expenses were $8.5 million lower in the Current Period primarily due to certain assets being fully depreciated in the Prior Year Period.
During the Current Period, the Company recognized a $5.2 million loss on impairment related to an intangible asset write-off. During the Prior Year Period, the Company recognized losses on impairment of $24.8 million consisting of $16.0 million related to Petroleum Air Services ("PAS"), $5.9 million in connection with certain helicopters held for sale and $2.9 million related to H225 helicopter parts inventory.
During the Current Period, the Company disposed of 12 aircraft and other assets resulting in a net loss of $0.5 million. During the Prior Year Period, the Company disposed of 10 aircraft and other assets resulting in a net gain of $1.4 million.
During the Current Period, the Company recognized earnings of $1.5 million from its unconsolidated affiliates compared to losses of $1.4 million in the Prior Year Period.
The Company recognized interest income of $1.7 million during the Current Period compared to $0.1 million in the Prior Year Period.
During the Prior Year Period, the Company recognized a loss of $2.0 million on the sale of its subsidiary in Colombia.
Other income, net of $20.4 million in the Current Period primarily consisted of foreign exchange gains of $14.9 million, government grants to fixed wing services of $2.5 million and a favorable interest adjustment to the Company's pension liability of $2.2 million. Other income, net of $25.5 million in the Prior Year Period was primarily due to a bankruptcy-related legal settlement of $9.0 million, government grants to fixed wing services of $8.7 million, insurance proceeds of $4.4 million, a favorable interest adjustment to the Company's pension liability of $2.0 million and foreign exchange gains of $1.1 million.
Income tax expense was $7.5 million in the Current Period compared to $8.0 million in the Prior Year Period primarily due to the earnings mix of the Company's global operations.
2023 Outlook
Please read the paragraph entitled "Forward Looking Statements Disclosure" below for further discussion regarding the risks and uncertainties as well as other important information regarding Bristow's guidance. The following guidance also contains the non-GAAP financial measure of Adjusted EBITDA. Please read the paragraph entitled "Non-GAAP Financial Measures" for further information.
Select financial targets for the calendar year commencing January 1, 2023 and ending December 31, 2023 ("2023") are as follows:
Revenues and Adjusted EBITDA outlook in the table above are updated for changes in estimated foreign currency forward rates driving better financial results than the previously announced guidance. The increase in 2023 capital expenditures is due to an acceleration of the previously announced $155-$165 million of capital spending on aircraft, equipment and operating bases related to the Second-Generation Search and Rescue Contract with the U.K. Government ("UKSAR2G"). This accelerated capital expenditure schedule is expected to ensure successful contract execution and transition of operations to the UKSAR2G contract.
There are two main ways in which foreign currency fluctuations impact Bristow's reported financials. The first is primarily non-cash foreign exchange gains (losses) that are reported in the Other Income line on the Income Statement. These are related to the revaluation of balance sheet items, and they are now excluded in the Adjusted EBITDA presentation. The second is through impacts to certain revenue and expense items, which impact the Company's cash flows. The primary exposure is the GBP/USD exchange rate, and this impact is discussed below to offer a more comparable currency basis.
Each £0.01 movement in the GBP/USD exchange rate would impact 2023E Adjusted EBITDA by +/- ~$1.5 million.
Outlook by Line of Service
Offshore Energy Services:
We believe the offshore energy market has entered a multi-year growth cycle. Given our sector's late cycle exposure and the lag effect involving new projects, this should become evident in our financials in 2023. A tighter equipment market, constrained global labor force and inflationary cost pressures should drive meaningful rate increases.
Europe region:
We were awarded a new four-year SAR contract in Norway, expected to start in September 2023. A stronger U.S. dollar relative to the GBP and NOK would adversely impact financial results in this region.
Americas region:
An expected increase in customer activity and contract awards are expected to drive increased utilization in the U.S. Gulf of Mexico and Brazil. Guyana revenues will decline due to the end of a customer contract at year-end 2022.
Africa region:
Increased market activity and the return of a significant customer contract are driving better results in Nigeria.
Government Services:
The full year impacts of operations in the Falkland Islands, the Netherlands SAR contract and the Dutch Caribbean SAR contract are expected to have a positive impact in 2023, as well as the U.K. SAR rate increase expected to take effect in 2023. A stronger U.S. dollar relative to the GBP would adversely impact financial results.
Fixed wing and other services:
The reopening of borders in Australia has shown positive signs of recovery, which had previously caused a drag in passenger revenue from scheduled airline services as a result of the pandemic. We are seeing continued growth from charter revenues, expected to continue through 2023. Pilot shortages in the region will remain a challenge through this upturn. We believe the financial performance of this business will be stronger in 2023 compared to 2022.
Liquidity and Capital Allocation
As of December 31, 2022, the Company had $160.0 million of unrestricted cash and $79.7 million of remaining availability under its amended asset-based credit facility (the "ABL Facility") for total liquidity of $239.7 million. Borrowings under the ABL Facility are subject to certain conditions and requirements.
In January 2023, the Company entered into two thirteen-year secured equipment financings for an aggregate amount up to £145 million with National Westminster Bank Plc ("NatWest"). The proceeds from the financings were used to refinance its previous equipment financing facilities and provide additional financing to support the Company's obligations under its SAR contracts in the U.K. The credit facilities were funded on January 27, 2023, for approximately £138 million. The credit facilities have thirteen-year terms with repayment due in quarterly installments commencing March 31, 2023. The credit facilities bear interest at a rate equal to the SONIA plus 2.75% per annum. Bristow's obligations will be secured by ten SAR helicopters.
In the Current Quarter, purchases of property and equipment were $31.5 million, and cash proceeds from dispositions of property and equipment were $1.3 million, resulting in net purchases of / (proceeds from) property and equipment ("Net Capex") of $30.2 million. In the Preceding Quarter, purchases of property and equipment were $9.0 million, and cash proceeds from dispositions of property and equipment were $9.1 million, resulting in Net Capex of $(0.1) million. See Adjusted Free Cash Flow Reconciliation for a reconciliation of Net Capex and Adjusted Free Cash Flow.
Conference Call
Management will conduct a conference call starting at 10:00 a.m. ET (9:00 a.m. CT) on Thursday, March 9, 2023, to review the results for the quarter ended December 31, 2022. The conference call can be accessed using the following link:
Link to Access Earnings Call: https://www.veracast.com/webcasts/bristow/webcasts/BGQ422.cfm
Replay
A replay will be available through March 30, 2023 by using the link above. A replay will also be available on the Company's website at www.bristowgroup.com shortly after the call and will be accessible through March 30, 2023. The accompanying investor presentation will be available on March 9, 2023, on Bristow's website at www.bristowgroup.com.
For additional information concerning Bristow, contact Jennifer Whalen at InvestorRelations@bristowgroup.com, (713) 369-4636 or visit Bristow Group's website at https://ir.bristowgroup.com/.
About Bristow Group
Bristow Group Inc. is the leading global provider of innovative and sustainable vertical flight solutions. Bristow primarily provides aviation services to a broad base of offshore energy companies and government entities. The Company's aviation services include personnel transportation, search and rescue ("SAR"), medevac, fixed wing transportation, unmanned systems, and ad-hoc helicopter services.
Bristow currently has customers in Australia, Brazil, Canada, Chile, the Dutch Caribbean, the Falkland Islands, Guyana, India, Mexico, the Netherlands, Nigeria, Norway, Spain, Suriname, Trinidad, the U.K. and the U.S.
Forward-Looking Statements Disclosure
This press release contains "forward-looking statements." Forward-looking statements represent Bristow Group Inc.'s (the "Company") current expectations or forecasts of future events. Forward-looking statements generally can be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as "may," "will," "expect," "intend," "estimate," "anticipate," "believe," "project," or "continue," or other similar words and, for the avoidance of doubt, include all statements herein regarding the Company's financial targets for Calendar Year 2023 and operational outlook. These statements are made under the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, reflect management's current views with respect to future events and therefore are subject to significant risks and uncertainties, both known and unknown. The Company's actual results may vary materially from those anticipated in forward-looking statements. The Company cautions investors not to place undue reliance on any forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements (including the Company's financial targets for Calendar Year 2023 and operational outlook) speak only as of the date of the document in which they are made. The Company disclaims any obligation or undertaking to provide any updates or revisions to any forward-looking statement to reflect any change in the Company's expectations or any change in events, conditions or circumstances on which the forward-looking statement is based that occur after the date hereof, except as may be required by applicable law.
Risks that may affect forward-looking statements include, but are not necessarily limited to, those relating to: public health crises, such as pandemics (including COVID-19) and epidemics, and any related government policies and actions; any failure to effectively manage, and receive anticipated returns from, acquisitions, divestitures, investments, joint ventures and other portfolio actions; our inability to execute our business strategy for diversification efforts related to, government services, offshore wind, and advanced air mobility; our reliance on a limited number of customers and the reduction of our customer base as a result of consolidation and/or the energy transition; the possibility that we may be unable to maintain compliance with covenants in our financing agreements; global and regional changes in the demand, supply, prices or other market conditions affecting oil and gas, including changes resulting from a public health crisis or from the imposition or lifting of crude oil production quotas or other actions that might be imposed by the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) and other producing countries; fluctuations in the demand for our services; the possibility that we may impair our long-lived assets and other assets, including inventory, property and equipment and investments in unconsolidated affiliates; the possibility of significant changes in foreign exchange rates and controls; potential effects of increased competition and the introduction of alternative modes of transportation and solutions; the possibility that we may be unable to re-deploy our aircraft to regions with greater demand; the possibility of changes in tax and other laws and regulations and policies, including, without limitation, actions of the governments that impact oil and gas operations or favor renewable energy projects; the possibility that we may be unable to dispose of older aircraft through sales into the aftermarket; general economic conditions, including the capital and credit markets; the possibility that portions of our fleet may be grounded for extended periods of time or indefinitely (including due to severe weather events); the existence of operating risks inherent in our business, including the possibility of declining safety performance; the possibility of political instability, war or acts of terrorism in any of the countries where we operate; the possibility that reductions in spending on aviation services by governmental agencies could lead to modifications of our search and rescue ("SAR") contract terms with governments, our contracts with the Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement ("BSEE") or delays in receiving payments under such contracts; the effectiveness of our environmental, social and governance initiatives; the impact of supply chain disruptions and inflation and our ability to recoup rising costs in the rates we charge to our customers; and our reliance on a limited number of helicopter manufacturers and suppliers.
If one or more of the foregoing risks materialize, or if underlying assumptions prove incorrect, actual results may vary materially from those expected. You should not place undue reliance on our forward-looking statements because the matters they describe are subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other unpredictable factors, many of which are beyond our control. Our forward-looking statements are based on the information currently available to us and speak only as of the date hereof. New risks and uncertainties arise from time to time, and it is impossible for us to predict these matters or how they may affect us. We have included important factors in the section entitled "Risk Factors" in the Company's Transition Report on Form 10-KT for the year ended December 31, 2022 (the "Transition Report") which we believe over time, could cause our actual results, performance or achievements to differ from the anticipated results, performance or achievements that are expressed or implied by our forward-looking statements. You should consider all risks and uncertainties disclosed in the Annual Report and in our filings with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC"), all of which are accessible on the SEC's website at www.sec.gov.
Non-GAAP Financial Measures
The Company's management uses EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA to assess the performance and operating results of its business. Each of these measures, as well as Free Cash Flow, Adjusted Free Cash Flow and Net Capex, each as detailed below, have limitations, and are provided in addition to, and not as an alternative for, and should be read in conjunction with, the information contained in the Company's financial statements prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the U.S. ("GAAP") (including the notes), included in the Company's filings with the SEC and posted on the Company's website. EBITDA is defined as Earnings before Interest expense, Taxes, Depreciation and Amortization. Adjusted EBITDA is defined as EBITDA further adjusted for certain special items that occurred during the reported period, as noted below. The Company includes EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA to provide investors with a supplemental measure of its operating performance. Management believes that the use of EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA is meaningful to investors because it provides information with respect to the Company's ability to meet its future debt service, capital expenditures and working capital requirements and the financial performance of the Company's assets without regard to financing methods, capital structure or historical cost basis. Neither EBITDA nor Adjusted EBITDA is a recognized term under GAAP. Accordingly, they should not be used as an indicator of, or an alternative to, net income as a measure of operating performance. In addition, EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA are not intended to be measures of free cash flow available for management's discretionary use, as they do not consider certain cash requirements, such as debt service requirements. Because the definitions of EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA (or similar measures) may vary among companies and industries, they may not be comparable to other similarly titled measures used by other companies.
The following tables provide a reconciliation of net income (loss), the most directly comparable GAAP measure, to EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA (in thousands, unaudited). The Company is unable to provide a reconciliation of forecasted Adjusted EBITDA for Calendar Year 2023 included in this release to projected net income (GAAP) for the same period because components of the calculation are inherently unpredictable. The inability to forecast certain components of the calculation would significantly affect the accuracy of the reconciliation. Additionally, the Company does not provide guidance on the items used to reconcile projected Adjusted EBITDA due to the uncertainty regarding timing and estimates of such items. Therefore, the Company does not present a reconciliation of forecasted Adjusted EBITDA to net income (GAAP) for Calendar Year 2023.
Transition Year End Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures
The following tables provide a reconciliation of net income (loss), the most directly comparable GAAP measure, to EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA (in thousands) (unaudited).
Reconciliation of LTM Adjusted Free Cash Flow
Free Cash Flow represents the Company's net cash provided by operating activities plus proceeds from disposition of property and equipment, less expenditures related to purchases of property and equipment. Adjusted Free Cash Flow is Free Cash Flow adjusted to exclude costs paid in relation to a PBH maintenance agreement buy-in, reorganization items, costs associated with recent mergers, acquisitions and ongoing integration efforts, as well as other special items which include nonrecurring professional services fees and other nonrecurring costs or costs that are not related to continuing business operations. Management believes that Free Cash Flow and Adjusted Free Cash Flow are meaningful to investors because they provide information with respect to the Company's ability to generate cash from the business. The GAAP measure most directly comparable to Free Cash Flow and Adjusted Free Cash Flow is net cash provided by operating activities. Since neither Free Cash Flow nor Adjusted Free Cash Flow is a recognized term under GAAP, they should not be used as an indicator of, or an alternative to, net cash provided by operating activities. Investors should note numerous methods may exist for calculating a company's free cash flow. As a result, the method used by management to calculate Free Cash Flow and Adjusted Free Cash Flow may differ from the methods used by other companies to calculate their free cash flow. As such, they may not be comparable to other similarly titled measures used by other companies.
The following table provides a reconciliation of net cash provided by operating activities, the most directly comparable GAAP measure, to Free Cash Flow and Adjusted Free Cash Flow (in thousands, unaudited).
The chart below presents the number of aircraft in our fleet and their distribution among the regions in which we operate as of December 31, 2022 and the percentage of operating revenue that each of our regions provided during the Current Period (unaudited).
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Bunny with a badge: Rabbit helps officers with mental health
YUBA CITY, Calif. (KMAX/KOVR) – A pet rabbit that was abandoned now has a job at a California police department.
Percy the bunny plays a key role in helping officers decompress at the Yuba City Police Department.
People in the city might think the Easter Bunny came early. But this is no candy-toting holiday rabbit; this is Percy - or “Officer Hops.”
“This idea came as kind of a joke, and it’s really caught on,” said Chelsea McCready, police services analyst.
As the wellness officer with the police department, the bunny is an outlet for stress for officers and staff who see a lot of bad.
“Being able to hold him, pet him and just kind of step back from that situation for a minute, regroup, is vital,” Lt. Michelle Brazil said.
A push for a focus on mental health department-wide came in 2022, and along came the therapeutic thumper. It started when Officer Ashley Carson found him abandoned while on a call.
“I started to call him, and I said, ‘Here bun, bun!’” Carson said. “He came running up to me and he stood on his hind legs, and I picked him up.”
She took it to the animal shelter and after a few weeks with no family found, McCready adopted it, giving the rabbit a home and an office.
Percy comes to work with McCready every day and even works some shifts when she’s not here.
“We are seeing the long-term benefits of it already in even just a short amount of time,” Brazil said.
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The best Presidents Day deals on Apple products
Apple products are getting discounted ahead of the holiday weekend.
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Epic Piazza, State-of-the-Art Arena Theater in the Round, Amazing Dining Venues and Largest Ever Casino
SANTA CLARITA, Calif., Feb. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Here comes Sun Princess! Princess Cruises has revealed a first glimpse of the most contemporary and state-of-the-art designs imaged yet onboard Sun Princess – "The Love Boat" line's newest, largest and most innovative ship ever built and scheduled to debut in early 2024. With bright designs inspired by rays of sunlight and next-level expanded spaces, guests are in for an extraordinary cruise experience including a showstopping Arena theater and stunning three-story dining venue - a first for Princess.
"With the construction of any new ship, we have the incredible opportunity to design standout spaces with our guests' preferences in mind," said John Padgett. "With the new platform and size of Sun Princess, we're uniquely able to refresh venues we know our guests love and expand upon, redesign and elevate them to the next level. We know our sun-inspired designs will exceed expectations and elevate the entire Princess experience."
A first for Princess, the Horizons Dining Room introduces a stunning three-story dining venue. This newly envisioned space is open and flexible, featuring dining options to suit every mood. Stunning wake views and natural light highlight a decorative sculpture that stretches from deck 6 to deck 8. The three decks will each have their own personalities, offer different dining experiences and range in levels of formality.
Contemporary and versatile, the Princess Arena is an evolution and the most technologically advanced Princess Theater design. Upon entering, guests will be drawn to a stunning visual above the central stage which can become part of the show. A radical ceiling accentuates the Arena's in-the-round configuration with soft curved walls that allude to the movement of the tide. With moveable seats and capacity of a little more than 1,000 people, three configurations will maximize sight lines, as technological capabilities deliver a truly captivating experience.
Additional signature favorites with new designs and décor scheduled to debut onboard Sun Princess in early 2024, include:
Alfredo's Pizzeria – This charming favorite that has been named "Best Pizza at Sea" will once again have an open kitchen design, allowing guests to watch as the chefs create pizza by hand and serve them straight out of them oven. New to the kitchen is a professional, open-mouth oven that reaches 968 degrees, allowing chefs to create truly authentic contemporary Neapolitan pizza. Guests will enjoy an authentic experience comparable to one they would receive when traveling to Italy.
Princess Casino – The largest Princess casino in both size and number of gaming positions will be in the Piazza, giving guests easy access to their favorite betting games. The spacious floorplan ensures guest comfort and entertainment, and with over 200 of the newest and most popular slots and video poker games, there is something for everyone.
Crown Grill – A favorite of Princess guests who enjoy a perfectly grilled steak, Crown Grill on Sun Princess takes this iconic space and modernizes it with a classic steakhouse feel weaved with modern touches. Inviting leather booths, circular seating and modern artwork custom designed for this restaurant will welcome guests in for an unforgettable dinner experience. Plus, guests can enjoy views of their food being prepared in the largest show galley on a Princess ship.
Sabatini's Italian Trattoria – Serving a modern, casual but elegant Italian dining experience, the newly imagined Sabatini's will appeal to families with unique handmade pasta courses prepared fresh daily. A crisp, tailored, geometric design that also will feature a pasta room for guests to marvel at the pasta-making process. The restaurant is designed with intimate bistro-style nooks and a dramatic circular main room.
Princess Live! – Combining the design elements of Princess Live! and guest favorite Explorer's Lounge, guests on Sun Princess will enjoy participatory, signature cruise activities like game shows, trivia and the daily Wake Show. Luxurious textures and materials will be featured on a mixture of comfortable loose and fixed lounge seating with full beverage service, an inviting semi-open façade, and large LED screen on stage. Guests can easily move from Princess Live! to enjoy a meal or cocktail with the close proximity to restaurants and cocktail lounges, bridging a seamless integration of entertainment and bar concepts.
The Shops of Princess – With five retail locations, plus an art gallery, The Shops of Princess get a makeover on Sun Princess and guests can expect the same great experience, just more of it. Modern, elegant boutiques connect fluidly, featuring interactive experiences. Guests can shop easily from space to space featuring Princess logo merchandise, a lifestyle boutique, a new bazaar featuring destination-specific selections, plus jewelry, watches, cosmetics fragrances and a modern art gallery.
Additional spaces with new designs, signage and décor will include Crooner's, Wheelhouse Bar, International Cafe, Good Spirits and Gelateria.
Currently under construction at the Fincantieri shipyard in Italy, the largest Princess ship ever constructed, accommodating 4,000 guests, embraces Italian heritage by featuring a newly designed, brand-iconic Piazza and The Dome, a cutting-edge entertainment space inspired by the terraces of Santorini. While introducing a completely new class of ships for the cruise line, Sun Princess also remains true to the smooth clean lines and design aesthetics of the cruise line's famous Seawitch icon and popularized in the original "Love Boat" TV series.
Sun Princess will also feature the exclusive Princess Medallion experience that will extend Princess' leadership position in delivering exceptional and custom experiences at unmatched scale, offering guests personalized service only previously found on the industry's smallest ships.
Part of Carnival Corporation's green cruising focus, Sun Princess will be the first Princess ship and one of 11 new vessels in the corporate fleet powered by Liquified Natural Gas (LNG), the world's cleanest fossil fuel.
The 2024 Sun Princess inaugural cruise season in the Mediterranean is on sale now. More information can be found at www.princess.com.
Images of the newly expanded and designed venues can be found here: https://spaces.hightail.com/receive/AHioxPVMmE.
Additional information about Princess Cruises is available through a professional travel advisor, by calling 1-800-PRINCESS (1-800-774-6237) or by visiting the company's website at www.princess.com.
About Princess Cruises
Princess Cruises is The Love Boat, the world's most iconic cruise brand that delivers dream vacations to millions of guests every year in the most sought-after destinations on the largest ships that offer elite service personalization and simplicity customary of small, yacht-class ships. Well-appointed staterooms, world class dining, grand performances, award-winning casinos and entertainment, luxurious spas, imaginative experiences and boundless activities blend with exclusive Princess MedallionClass service to create meaningful connections and unforgettable moments in the most incredible settings in the world - the Caribbean, Alaska, Panama Canal, Mexican Riviera, Europe, South America, Australia/New Zealand, the South Pacific, Hawaii, Asia, Canada/New England, Antarctica, and World Cruises. The company is part of Carnival Corporation & plc (NYSE/LSE:CCL; NYSE:CUK).
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THERE IS EVIDENCE that Game 1’s third quarter, when Miami throttled Boston and grabbed a 1-0 lead in the Eastern Conference Finals, was a fluke. Even if it wasn’t, recent history should have Celtics fans confident their team will respond.
There’s also evidence that the eye-popping third quarter wasn’t a fluke, and the Boston faithful better be worried.
The truth will be revealed as the rest of the series plays out, starting with Thursday’s Game 2 in Miami. Before that happens, that third quarter deserves another look, which will be like ogling a flaming car wreck for Celtics fans. More importantly, the opposing arguments for fluke and not-a-fluke should be made and weighed.
Boston actually had control of Game 1 after a first half in which the Celtics made tough shots, bullied the Heat on the defensive end and took a 62-54 lead into halftime. They looked the better team, like they had reached a playoff level above Miami’s head, like they might cruise through this series.
It seemed clear the Celtics believed all that hype, because after halftime, they played like it had been preordained and the series would be gifted to them. Instead of cruising to a win, the Celtics put it in cruise control, and the Heat blew their doors off.
“(We) got out-toughed, out-physicaled,” Celtics coach Ime Udoka said. “They looked like they came out in the second half and wanted to up their physicality and aggression on both ends, and they did that.”
Miami raised its game several levels after an uninspired first half, which Boston should have expected. Instead, the Celtics dropped their level of play, were overwhelmed by the Heat’s intensity, and couldn’t pull themselves out of it until the fourth quarter, when it was too late. Jimmy Butler (41 points, 17 in the third) and Miami had already ripped off a 22-2 run to open the third and closed it with 39 points to Boston’s pathetic 14.
After shooting 59.1% in the first half (26-for-44), the Celtics shot 13.3% in the third quarter (2-for-15). That wasn’t just their worst shooting quarter of the playoffs, or even the season. It was their worst shooting quarter in the last four years, regular season or playoffs.
Boston didn’t score for the first 7:07 of the third quarter, which was the team’s longest scoring drought to open any quarter all season. As a matter of fact, the last time the Celtics took at least seven minutes to score in a quarter was in the 2002 playoffs against Detroit in a game that ended with a 66-64 final score.
The Celtics committed eight turnovers in the third, including three straight that led to fast-break layups on the other end for Miami. It was like watching the varsity team practice its press against the terrified junior varsity. Jayson Tatum, whose fingerprints were found on the team’s cruise control button during the post-game forensics, had six of those turnovers himself.
“Throughout the course of the playoffs, we’ve done a great job of responding to runs after calling timeout, things like that. But for whatever reason we didn’t (on Tuesday night),” Tatum said. “I’ll be the first one to say I’ll take the blame for that. I’ve got to lead better. I’ve got to play better, especially in those moments. I’m just looking forward to responding next game.”
That quote cuts to the heart of our argument: Was the third quarter a fluke or not? Tatum gives Celtics fans reason to hope with his promise that the team will respond positively like it has to other adversities this season. But there’s also cause for concern with his mysterious and menacing “for whatever reason” comment.
The truth is the Heat are the reason. Miami’s brain trust of Pat Riley and Erik Spoelstra has figured out how to find players and create teams that win with physical grit, mental toughness and defense, and that’s exactly what they did in the third quarter of Game 1. That’s also how the Heat beat the Celtics in the 2020 Eastern Conference Finals. Plus, blowing leads and losing focus was central to Boston’s 18-21 start to this season.
Add it all up and Game 1’s third quarter doesn’t seem like such a fluke. It seems like the way Miami was built to win games, especially against the Celtics, who may be built to lose games that way.
Still, it’s hard not to look at that quarter as an outlier for Boston. It certainly was in a statistical sense. Worst shooting quarter in four years? Longest scoring drought in 20 years? There’s no way things can go that bad again, right?
No, they probably won’t. And like Tatum said, these Celtics have a history of responding to adversity. They bounced back from their lousy first two months of the season, and they bounced back after losing Game 1 to Milwaukee in the last round.
In that Game 1 loss to the Bucks, like the one to Miami on Tuesday, the Celtics didn’t look ready to match Milwaukee’s level of play. But Boston adjusted and responded and, frankly, could have won their next six games against the Bucks if it wasn’t for some untimely stretches of the unfocused, cruise-control basketball they played for all of Tuesday’s third quarter.
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BOCA RATON, Fla. (AP) _ SBA Communications Corp. (SBAC) on Monday reported a key measure of profitability in its first quarter. The results surpassed Wall Street expectations.
The Boca Raton, Florida-based real estate investment trust said it had funds from operations of $324 million, or $2.96 per share, in the period.
The average estimate of six analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for funds from operations of $2.88 per share.
Funds from operations is a closely watched measure in the REIT industry. It takes net income and adds back items such as depreciation and amortization.
The company said it had net income of $188.6 million, or $1.72 per share.
The communications tower operator, based in Boca Raton, Florida, posted revenue of $619.8 million in the period, which also beat Street forecasts. Seven analysts surveyed by Zacks expected $603.9 million.
SBA Communications expects full-year funds from operations in the range of $11.72 to $12.09 per share, with revenue in the range of $2.49 billion to $2.53 billion.
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Districts 3/4-5A area track: 'Land Sharks' leading rise in Lubbock High girls program
Reese Peña doesn't have a lot of time to rest in between her final two events.
The Lubbock High sophomore goes from the 1,600-meter run to the 1,600 relay in an instant, but Peña still manages to make a wardrobe change.
After all, she's earned it.
For the LHS girls, it's a privilege to don the gray uniforms. Those are reserved for the "Land Sharks," the four members of the mile relay.
Peña, Sara Dy, Elizabeth Florez and Lydia Brackeen make up the group, which is a major reason the Lady Westerners have developed into a program capable of winning multiple events — as they did again Friday.
LHS took silver in the 1,600 relay to cap the Districts 3/4-5A area track and field meet at Lowrey Field. That followed individual wins by Dy, Florez and Peña, the last of which came within a half-hour of the finale. Peña started the day with gold in the 3,200 before doubling up in the 1,600.
How does she turn around and run another 400 meters?
"I question the same thing all the time," Peña said. "I honestly don't know, but it's for sure the team that keeps me going. It just makes me want to push. I have more motivation and love, so I go out and do it even if it hurts. … They get me going; the ache and pain goes away."
Florez anchored the runner-up, which clocked its best time in 3 minutes, 59.32 seconds. Her 57.25 topped the field in the 400.
As seniors, Florez and Brackeen have experienced the steady rise of the Lady Westerners. The current four hold the school record in the event. LHS reached the Region I-5A meet in the relay the past two seasons but has yet to advance to the finals, finishing a spot short last year.
"The seniors my freshman year, they never even stepped foot at area," Brackeen said. "They never even made it past district. Since then we've been just advancing every single year."
Brackeen's first year coincided with the start of Michael Sparks' tenure as girls track coach, and with it, the birth of the Land Sharks.
Noticing a lack of enthusiasm for the 1,600 relay, Sparks hatched a plan. Those four participants are the only ones allowed to sport the shark-like shade. In fact, the LHS coach makes them turn in the uniforms after each meet.
"I wanted to make it something special that they had to strive for," Sparks said. "… They have to earn the right to wear this uniform."
Sparks still gets a kick out of how his runners embraced it. The silver medalists posed for a photo after the meet with their signature Land Shark hand gesture — forming a "fin" at the peak of their foreheads.
The group got a boost from a young source this season. Dy, a freshman, runs the first leg. She's adjusted well to high school, winning Friday's 100 hurdles and placing second in the 300 hurdles. After already exceeding initial expectations, Dy said she's ready to push for more achievements.
"It kind of feels like a fever dream right now," Dy said. "It just hit me like a rock, and it's just so cool to be here and just compete and keep going."
There could be similar fever dreams if any Lady Westerners advance to state. Sparks knows it would be a monumental success, one that would only increase the program's momentum.
"It actually makes me really happy, since Lubbock High's known as the school for losing," Florez said. "So knowing that we're up here on the map and actually winning events against so many schools makes me really proud of how far our program has come."
Lubbock-Cooper boys win area title; Lady Pirates second
The Lubbock-Cooper boys ended on top again.
The Pirates won a pair of relays, part of five golds overall, to tally 132 points. Amarillo High finished second with 105 points, and Abilene High followed with 92.
Cal Ritz placed first in the 100 and 200 for the second consecutive week. He also ran on the winning 400 relay. Cooper Morris won the 110 hurdles, and Lubbock-Cooper ended the meet with a win in the 1,600 relay.
The Lady Pirates finished second in the team standings, behind Amarillo. Niomi Wines won the 200 and ran on the first-place 800 relay to help Lubbock-Cooper to 106 points. The Lady Sandies notched 124.
Sofia De Groot has the Lubbock-Cooper girls' other event win. The senior reached 38 feet, 3 inches to earn gold in the triple jump. She got second in the long jump at 18-4.
Infante bounces back; Robinson repeats as area champion
It's safe to say Brandon Infante made the most of his opportunity Friday.
A week after advancing via a fourth-place jump-off, Infante matched a personal-best in winning the high jump. The Monterey senior cleared 6-foot-6 and felt good about attempts at 6-8.
His 6-0 mark from district tied for second-lowest entering the competition.
"I made some adjustments, worked hard in practice and got first here," Infante said.
Infante finished third in the event at regionals last season, just missing a state berth. He hopes to follow in the footsteps of Steven Runels, who made it to Austin as the Region I champion.
"Steven was a big role model to me," Infante said. "He taught me how to be consistent and keep my head straight."
While Infante bounced back as a lower seed, Monterey's Shelby Robinson earned gold as the favorite.
Robinson threw 120-9 to win the discus to start the day. It wasn't her best outing, but coming away with her second consecutive area championship is all Robinson cared about.
She got to compete in front of her softball teammates as well. Coaches and players gathered to watch Robinson, who had the four best throws of the event. She later hit 2 for 4 with an RBI in a 20-2 win over Lubbock High.
Robinson, whose personal-best is 130-10, got the winning mark on her final attempt Friday.
"I knew it wasn't a great day, but I knew that at that point I had won it," she said. "So I knew I could come in, relax and just throw."
Districts 3/4-5A area track and field meet
at Lowrey Field
Note: Top four finishers in each event advance to the Region I-5A meet April 28-29 at Lowrey Field.
BOYS
Team standings: 1. Lubbock-Cooper, 132; 2. Amarillo High, 105; 3. Abilene High, 92; 4. Amarillo Tascosa, 71; 5. Monterey, 58; 6. Abilene Wylie, 47; 7. Abilene Cooper, 42; 8. Lubbock High, 22; 9. Amarillo Caprock, 15; 10. (tie) Amarillo Palo Duro, Plainview, 14; 12. Coronado 8.
Discus: 1. Ryan Blake, Wylie, 152 feet, 0 inches; 2. Kendrick Vanderbilt, Wylie, 151-5; 3. Danny Bentley, Amarillo High, 150-7; 4. Ty Politte, Lubbock-Cooper, 148-7; 5. Cameron Vann, Wylie, 142-2; 6. Rafael Quiles, Amarillo High, 136-11.
High jump: 1. Brandon Infante, Monterey, 6-6; 2. Ke’Mauri Pinkard, Tascosa, 6-6; 3. Michael Dever, Lubbock-Cooper, 6-2; 4. Vincent Sipowicz, Lubbock-Cooper, 6-1; 5. Masla Abdi, Palo Duro, 6-0; 6. Paul Perez, Monterey, 5-10.
Long jump: 1. Ke’Mauri Pinkard, Tascosa, 23-1¼; 2. Gavin Parrott, Lubbock-Cooper, 21-9½; 3. Dalles Hernandez, Caprock, 20-8½; 4. Hebrew Hunter, Monterey, 20-6; 5. Jaelnd Pryor, Abilene Cooper, 20-3; 6. Aushaun Wilson, Tascosa, 20-½.
Pole vault: 1. Joshua Wright, Amarillo High, 13-6; 2. Hudson Farris, Tascosa, 13-6; 3. Corbin Graham, Tascosa, 13-6; 4. John Love, Amarillo High, 13-0; 5. Kyler Greer, Lubbock-Cooper, 12-6; 6. Hayden Wright, Wylie, 12-0.
Shot put: 1. Kendrick Vanderbilt, Wylie, 50-8½; 2. Ty Politte, Lubbock-Cooper, 50-5¼; 3. Gustavo Morales, Palo Duro, 48-1½; 4. Danny Bentley, Amarillo High, 46-9½; 5. Ethan Hoffmann, Wylie, 44-4; 6. Chris Carrillo, Lubbock-Cooper, 44-3¼.
Shot put wheelchair: 1. Isaac Montoya, Lubbock High, 10-11¾.
Triple jump: 1. Ke’Mauri Pinkard, Tascosa, 48-7¾; 2. Hebrew Hunter, Monterey, 47-9¾; 3. Gavin Parrott, Lubbock-Cooper, 45-10¼; 4. Davare Payne, Abilene High, 45-3; 5. Alhosan Sheriff, Caprock, 41-9; 6. Jaylen Parker, Abilene Cooper, 41-8.
3,200-meter run: 1. David Mora, Monterey, 9 minutes, 30.61 seconds; 2. Andruw Villa, Abilene High, 9:37.02; 3. Jerin Perkins, Amarillo High, 9:51.90; 4. Parker Maybin, Amarillo High, 9:52.95; 5. Elias Gonzales, Lubbock High, 9:55.98; 6. Xavier Sanchez, Monterey, 10:07.03.
400 relay: 1. Lubbock-Cooper (Haney, Ritz, Cook, Vaughn), 41.78; 2. Abilene High, 42.39; 3. Amarillo High, 42.56; 4. Tascosa, 42.90; 5. Caprock, 43.07; 6. Palo Duro, 43.11.
800: 1. Noah Watt, Amarillo High, 1:58.29; 2. Andruw Villa, Abilene High, 2:01.75; 3. Robert Stephens, Monterey, 2:01.82; 4. Xavier Sanchez, Monterey, 2:02.59; 5. Jaelym Glover, Amarillo High, 2:03.74; 6. Alfredo Haro, Caprock, 2:03.75.
110 hurdles: 1. Davare Payne, Abilene High, 14.60; 2. Cam Manahan, Coronado, 14.89; 3. Josh Melson, Abilene High, 15.14; 4. Jordan Simmons, Lubbock-Cooper, 15.27; 5. Ruben EK, Caprock, 15.59; 6. Logan Jackson, Amarillo High, 15.62.
100: 1. Cal Ritz, Lubbock-Cooper, 10.43; 2. Daniel Bray, Abilene Cooper, 10.45; 3. Braden Regala, Wylie, 10.50; 4. Pius Vokes, Amarillo High, 10.65; 5. Aushaun Wilson, Tascosa, 10.80; 6. Coleman Vaughan, Lubbock-Cooper, 11.02.
100 wheelchair: 1. Isaac Montoya, Lubbock High, 19.91.
800 relay: 1. Abilene Cooper (Rodriguez, Herron, Parker, Bray), 1:27.88; 2. Abilene High, 1:27.95; 3. Amarillo High, 1:28.73; 4. Lubbock-Cooper, 1:29.22; 5. Lubbock High, 1:30.07; 6. Tascosa, 1:30.93.
400: 1. Makya Beacham, Tascosa, 50.39; 2. Christian Rico, Abilene Cooper, 52.18; 3. Emmett Jones, Lubbock-Cooper, 52.27; 4. Zion Daniels, Monterey, 52.89; 5. Matthew Gjerde, Tascosa, 53.51; 6. Ethan Bailey, Amarillo High, 53.71.
400 wheelchair: 1. Isaac Montoya, Lubbock High, 1:23.91.
300 hurdles: 1. Cooper Morris, Lubbock-Cooper, 40.24; 2. Josh Melson, Abilene High, 41.26; 3. Jordan Flores, Plainview, 41.76; 4. Cole Kotara, Lubbock-Cooper, 42.05; 5. Gabriel Alcantar, Abilene High, 42.12; 6. Logan Jackson, Amarillo High, 42.66.
200: 1. Cal Ritz, Lubbock-Cooper, 21.76; 2. Braden Regala, Wylie, 22.07; 3. Ryder Walter, Plainview, 22.09; 4. Ja'kryia Luckey, Palo Duro, 22.15; 5. Jaylen Parker, Abilene Cooper, 22.32; 6. Jaelnd Pryor, Abilene Cooper, 22.41.
1,600: 1. David Mora, Monterey, 4:20.82; 2. Noah Watt, Amarillo High, 4:22.32; 3. Andruw Villa, Abilene High, 4:30.75; 4. Elias Gonzales, Lubbock High, 4:34.99; 5. Jerin Perkins, Amarillo High, 4:41.26; 6. Parker Maybin, Amarillo High, 4:42.73.
1,600 relay: 1. Lubbock-Cooper (Langley, Baker, Cook, Jones), 3:23.42; 2. Amarillo High, 3:23.77; 3. Lubbock High, 3:25.48; 4. Abilene High, 3:26.20; 5. Tascosa, 3:27.91; 6. Plainview, 3:33.80.
GIRLS
Team standings: 1. Amarillo High, 124; 2. Lubbock-Cooper, 106; 3. Monterey, 78; 4. Lubbock High, 72; 5. Amarillo Tascosa, 71; 6. Abilene Cooper, 44; 7. Abilene High, 40; 8. Abilene Wylie, 24; 9. Amarillo Palo Duro, 23; 10. Coronado, 22; 11. Plainview, 14; 12. Amarillo Caprock, 2.
Discus: 1. Shelby Robinson, Monterey, 120-9; 2. Sylvia Cardona, Tascosa, 113-7; 3. Ava Rushing, Plainview, 113-4; 4. Tayli Sneed, Tascosa, 111-4; 5. Shyann Huerta, Lubbock-Cooper, 107-3; 6. Payton Redar, Palo Duro, 106-8.
High jump: 1. Victoria Mireles, Tascosa, 5-6; 2. Niomi Wines, Lubbock-Cooper, 5-6; 3. Sieyera Emile, Tascosa, 5-6; 4. Alyssa Singletary, Lubbock High, 5-4; 5. Brentley Preston, Lubbock-Cooper, 5-2; 6. Kennadi Payne, Amarillo High, 5-2.
Long jump: 1. Jazlyn Hatcher, Abilene Cooper, 18-4¼; 2. Sofia De Groot, Lubbock-Cooper, 18-4; 3. Saphina Stanley, Tascosa, 17-2; 4. Asharee Davis, Abilene Cooper, 16-10¾; 5. M’Lia Whitman, Wylie, 16-9; 6. Sienna Cavalier, Amarillo High, 16-6¼.
Pole vault: 1. Zoe Vann, Abilene High, 11-6; 2. Hollis Stowe, Tascosa, 11-0; 3. Rachael Sorensen, Wylie, 10-0; 4. Lawsyn Everrett, Lubbock-Cooper, 9-6; 5. Kynli Greer, Lubbock-Cooper, 9-0; 6. Patton Posey, Amarillo High, 9-6.
Shot put: 1. Kelly Mora, Monterey, 39-1¼; 2. Justine Kalassa-Tshibuabua, Abilene Cooper, 36-4¾; 3. Riley Curtis, Plainview, 36-4½; 4. Payton Redar, Palo Duro, 36-3; 5. Emmalynn Reilly, Amarillo High, 36-0; 6. Ava Rahlfs, Amarillo High, 35-4.
Shot put wheelchair: 1. Kendra Murray, Tascosa, 16-1¼.
Triple jump: 1. Sofia De Groot, Lubbock-Cooper, 38-3; 2. Kahlen Whitley, Lubbock-Cooper, 36-9; 3. Asharee Davis, Abilene Cooper, 36-0¼; 4. Brooklyn Campbell, Tascosa, 35-9¼; 5. Brooke Nails, Plainview, 35-1; 6. Saphina Stanley, Tascosa, 34-10.
3,200: 1. Reese Peña, Lubbock High, 11:19.97; 2. Adeline Turman, Amarillo High, 11:59.70; 3. Marin Murray, Abilene High, 12:01.63; 4. Sydney Smothers, Monterey, 12:06.84; 5. Tayley Bullen, Lubbock-Cooper, 12:16.05; 6. Emma Milsow, Amarillo High, 12:36.41.
400 relay: 1. Amarillo High (Castellion, May, Brantley, Hibbler), 48.17; 2. Lubbock-Cooper, 48.86; 3. Abilene High, 49.10; 4. Monterey, 49.27; 5. Tascosa, 49.61; 6. Palo Duro 49.63.
800: 1. Zanashia Harris, Coronado, 2:15.66; 2. Sierra Cornell, Amarillo High, 2:15.70; 3. Bailey Springer, Monterey, 2:17.73; 4. Carolina Hernandez-Acosta, Lubbock High, 2:18.30; 5. Molly Bessent, Abilene High, 2:26.01; 6. Mollie Ferro, Amarillo High, 2:26.03.
100 hurdles: 1. Sara Dy, Lubbock High, 15.02; 2. Keely Harper, Amarillo High, 15.04; 3. Za'Miyah Dickson, Tascosa, 15.77; 4. Darby Brandt, Tascosa, 16.02; 5. Jessie Houston, Lubbock-Cooper, 16.37; 6. Blakely Brandt, Tascosa, 16.93.
100: 1. Anne-Lie Waite, Abilene Cooper, 12.18; 2. Keagan Galmor, Lubbock-Cooper, 12.37; 3. Malia Williams, Abilene High, 12.37; 4. Prexous Means, Monterey, 12.45; 5. Saphina Stanley, Tascosa, 12.59; 6. Madyson Castellion, Amarillo High, 12.61.
800 relay: 1. Lubbock-Cooper (Wines, Galmor, Riascos, Beeler), 1:42.41; 2. Amarillo High, 1:43.49; 3. Monterey, 1:45.32; 4. Palo Duro, 1:45.61; 5. Coronado, 1:45.72; 6. Wylie, 1:46.45.
400: 1. Elizabeth Florez, Lubbock High, 57.25; 2. Sierra Cornell, Amarillo High, 58.78; 3. Madyson Castellion, Amarillo High, 58.85; 4. Savannah Woods, Lubbock-Cooper, 1:00.04; 5. Taylar Riley, Wylie, 1:00.15; 6. Mollie Ferro, Amarillo High, 1:01.63.
300 hurdles: 1. Keely Harper, Amarillo High, 45.95; 2. Sara Dy, Lubbock High, 46.61; 3. Reginae Essix, Monterey, 47.36; 4. Sienna Cavalier, Amarillo High, 47.92; 5. Darby Brandt, Tascosa, 48.69; 6. Blakely Brandt, Tascosa, 48.91.
200: 1. Niomi Wines, Lubbock-Cooper, 24.37; 2. Juantai Williams, Palo Duro, 24.62; 3. Anne-Lie Waite, Abilene Cooper, 24.65; 4. Germanie Williams, Abilene High, 26.13; 5. Anna Rodgers, Monterey, 26.21; 6. Brittney Brantley, Amarillo High, 26.52.
1,600: 1. Reese Peña, Lubbock High, 5:13.45; 2. Zanashia Harris, Coronado, 5:22.29; 3. Bailey Springer, Monterey, 5:23.76; 4. Adeline Turman, Amarillo High, 5:36.26; 5. Sydney Smothers, Monterey, 5:45.34; 6. Ayla Baer, Amarillo High, 5:46.46.
1,600 relay: 1. Amarillo High (May, Harper, Payne, Cornell), 3:56.73; 2. Lubbock High, 3:59.32; 3. Wylie, 4:01.91; 4. Monterey, 4:14.82; 5. Tascosa, 4:15.01; 6. Caprock, 4:16.11. | https://www.lubbockonline.com/story/sports/high-school/2023/04/22/districts-3-4-5a-area-track-field-meet-results-land-sharks-lubbock-high-girls-coach-michael-sparks/70122475007/ | 2023-04-22 16:37:59 | 1 | https://www.lubbockonline.com/story/sports/high-school/2023/04/22/districts-3-4-5a-area-track-field-meet-results-land-sharks-lubbock-high-girls-coach-michael-sparks/70122475007/ |
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New Orleans political patriarch Moon Landrieu has died
NEW ORLEANS, La. (AP) — Former New Orleans Mayor Moon Landrieu — whose early, lonely stand against segregationists in the Louisiana legislature launched a political career at the forefront of sweeping changes on race — died Monday, a family friend confirmed. He was 92.
Ryan Berni, a longtime friend of the family, confirmed that Landrieu passed away early Monday.
“He died peacefully this morning surrounded by family,” Berni told The Associated Press.
A progressive white Democrat whose demeanor could be combative at times, Landrieu came from a blue-collar Roman Catholic family, served in the Army and sat alongside the first Black students at the city’s Loyola law school before winning a statehouse seat in 1960.
By then, six years had passed since the U.S. Supreme Court ordered public schools to desegregate nationwide, and Landrieu couldn’t in good conscience go along when Gov. Jimmie Davis steamrolled legislation to keep students in New Orleans separated by race. They passed by lopsided margins with Landrieu, at least once, the lone “no” vote.
The white politicians who had a lock on power on Louisiana said he’d dug his political grave, but he held onto his House seat in 1963 and then won a city council seat in 1965 with strong support from Black voters, whose influence was beginning to be felt at the polls.
To win his first mayoral term, Landrieu assembled a coalition of white liberals and African Americans and campaigned to bring Black people into important positions in government.
Integrating City Hall had its costs: In a 2018 memoir, Mitch Landrieu wrote that death threats were phoned into his family home and his school. Moon Landrieu discussed the blowback over race in a 1977 speech to the National League of Cities convention.
“If you embark on a campaign to end racial discrimination in your hometown, you will need nerves of steel, a will of iron, skin like leather and testicles of brass to withstand the slings and arrows,” he said. “I have myself these past eight years been known in some quarters as ‘Moon the Coon,’ an epithet that has caused me some pain at times, but that is also a badge of honor that bears testimony to what we try to do.”
His mayoral legacy also includes his support for the state’s construction of the Louisiana Superdome, which finally opened in 1975. It’s a beloved fixture of the city landscape now, but cost overruns and a contract scandal caused headaches for its supporters, including Landrieu.
“There has been an unbelievable emphasis on the few things that have been wrong with it and total neglect of the many, many things that are right with it,” he said several years later.
As Black voters gained influence, the coalition that elected Landrieu to the maximum two terms helped make Ernest “Dutch” Morial the city’s first Black mayor, in 1978.
Landrieu then became President Jimmy Carter’s secretary of housing and urban development, an agency whose programs came under attack when President Ronald Reagan took office on a platform to reduce the federal government’s size and power.
Landrieu criticized Reagan for “gutting” public aid programs, and briefly considered a presidential bid of his own. But he never sought national office. Instead, he became a judge -- “I really wanted to get out of my kids’ way,” he said – serving on Louisiana’s 4th Circuit Court of Appeal from 1992 to 2000.
Several of Landrieu’s nine children continue his legacy in law and politics: Mitch, also a two-term New Orleans mayor, is now President Joe Biden’s infrastructure coordinator; Mary, who served three terms as a U.S. senator, is now a policy adviser with a Washington law firm. Madeleine became dean of the law school at Loyola University New Orleans, and Maurice is a federal prosecutor.
Born Maurice E. Landrieu on July 23, 1930, he was called Moon, a family nickname, throughout his life and eventually made that his legal first name. He served three years in the Army before opening a small, walk-up law office with law school classmate Pascal Calogero, later the chief justice of the Louisiana Supreme Court.
Landrieu credited his wife, Verna, with nudging him into politics, and his Black classmates, including Norman Francis, who would become Xavier University’s dean and president, for opening his eyes.
“It wasn’t just a question of racial justice, but from a practical standpoint, I recognized -- as a politician, as a legislator and councilman -- that we were wasting so much talent, wasting so much energy, by precluding Blacks from participation in all matters,” he recalled in a 2020 interview with the New Orleans weekly newspaper Gambit.
“And I was determined, as I became mayor, to revitalize this city and to bring about racial integration, so that the city could enjoy the full benefit of white and Black participants.”
Gov. John Bel Edwards called Landrieu a man of “bold vision.”
“Moon Landrieu was a courageous and defining voice for Louisiana and his beloved hometown of New Orleans,” Edwards said in a statement. “In addition to his many contributions to our state and nation, he leaves behind the most enduring legacy of all – a family that continues his fight for equality.”
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The latest on the death of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI:
OTTAWA — The Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops has remembered Pope Benedict XVI for his work in dealing with abuse by members of the clergy and for reaching out to Indigenous people affected by residential schools.
“As Canadians we are especially grateful for his efforts to heal the wounds of our past,” the bishops said in a statement.
Benedict was praised for being the first pope to meet victims of abuse by members of the clergy.
“He publicly acknowledged the scourge of abuse by these clergy, apologized for it, and strengthened Church processes to respond to allegations, including facilitating the prosecution or suspension from the clerical state those found responsible for abuse,” the statement said.
Benedict also invited a Canadian delegation, made up of representatives of Indigenous communities, Catholic dioceses and religious communities across Canada, to a private meeting in April 2009 to discuss their experience of residential schools.
“During this meeting, the Pope listened to their stories and expressed his regret and sadness for the sorrow suffered by many Indigenous people in the residential school system,” the statement said.
Benedict also canonized North America’s first Indigenous saint, St. Kateri Tekakwitha, also known as the “Lily of the Mohawks.”
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UNITED NATIONS — U.N. Secretary-General António Guterres has paid tribute to Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI as “a humble man of prayer and study.”
Guterres said that the late pontiff was “principled in his faith, tireless in his pursuit of peace, and determined in his defence of human rights.”
He added that Benedict “was a spiritual guide to millions across the world and one of the leading academic theologians of our time.”
Guterres offered his “deepest condolences to Catholics and others around the world who were inspired by his life of prayer and tenacious commitment to non-violence and peace.”
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WASHINGTON — U.S. President Joe Biden says that Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI “will be remembered as a renowned theologian, with a lifetime of devotion to the Church, guided by his principles and faith.”
Biden — a church-going Catholic who differs with church teaching on abortion and some other social issues — issued a statement recalling a meeting with Benedict at the Vatican in 2011. Biden recalled Benedict’s “generosity and welcome as well as our meaningful conversation.”
Biden said: “May his focus on the ministry of charity continue to be an inspiration to us all.”
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VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis has praised Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI’s “kindness” in his first public comments since the death of the retired pontiff.
Francis thanked Benedict on Saturday for “his testimony of faith and prayer, especially in these final years of retired life.”
Speaking during a New Year’s Eve vigil, Francis said only God knew “of his sacrifices offered for the good of the church.”
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LONDON — Britain’s King Charles III says he received the news of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI’s death “with deep sadness,” saying he fondly remembers meeting with the former pontiff during a visit to the Vatican in 2009.
“I also recall his constant efforts to promote peace and goodwill to all people, and to strengthen the relationship between the global Anglican Communion and the Roman Catholic Church,” Charles said in a message to Pope Francis on Saturday.
Charles is the supreme governor of the Church of England.
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WASHINGTON — U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has praised Benedict as “a global leader whose devotion, scholarship and hopeful message stirred the hearts of people of all faiths.”
The California Democrat, who is Catholic, said in a statement: “Spiritually, I am always moved by Pope Benedict’s powerful encyclical, ‘God is Love,’ where he quotes St. Augustine highlighting our moral duty as public servants to fight for justice.”
Pelosi said she hoped it would be a comfort to Pope Francis and the Vatican that “so many pray for Pope Benedict during this sad time.”
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VATICAN CITY — The Vatican has only invited official delegations from Germany and Italy to participate in the funeral for Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI. That underlines the fact that he was no longer pope and had requested a simple funeral.
According to a letter to the diplomatic corps obtained Saturday by The Associated Press, the Vatican Secretariat of State asked diplomatic missions to communicate to the protocol office how many people would be attending Thursday’s funeral. But it stressed that aside from German and Italian official delegations, “the presence of other official delegations is not foreseen.”
It added that “authorities from other countries who wish to may participate in a private capacity.”
That made clear this is not a funeral for a pope, which would normally be a state affair requiring the presence of heads of state or government from any of the more than 185 countries with which the Holy See has diplomatic relations.
Italian security officials estimate some 60,000 people will attend Thursday’s funeral in St. Peter’s Square, state TV reported. That’s far fewer than the estimated 300,000 who attended the 2005 funeral for St. John Paul II.
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VATICAN CITY — The Vatican says that Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI’s body will be on public display in St. Peter’s Basilica starting Monday for the faithful to pay their final respects.
Vatican spokesman Matteo Bruni told reporters that Benedict’s request was that his funeral would be celebrated solemnly but with “simplicity.”
Pope Francis is set to celebrate Benedict’s funeral Mass on Thursday, the first time in the modern age that a current pope will eulogize a retired one.
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CAIRO — Egypt’s Coptic Orthodox Church is mourning the death of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI.
The church and its spiritual leader, Pope Tawadros II, hailed Benedict in a statement as “the best successor to the best predecessor” who spent his entire life in “the service of his Roman Catholic Church.”
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BERLIN — Former German Chancellor Angela Merkel is paying tribute to the late Pope Benedict XVI as “one of the most combative and significant religious thinkers of our time.”
Merkel, the daughter of a Protestant pastor, led Germany for most of Benedict’s reign as pope. She said in a statement that she felt “great sorrow” at his death.
She pointed to Benedict’s interest in relations with Orthodox Christians and in dialog with Jews and Muslims.
Merkel recalled a speech Benedict made to the German parliament in 2011 and his “historic” decision in 2013 to resign.
She said that “with this decision, he sent a signal that even the pope had to grapple with the burdens of age.”
German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier said that he will attend Benedict’s funeral on Thursday.
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ALTOETTING, Germany — The pastor of the Bavarian town of Altoetting, where Benedict came many times as a pilgrim to pray to a famous statue of the Virgin Mary, has lauded the former pope as a humble, yet knowledgeable and unique man.
“He was humble in the Bavarian way,” Pastor Klaus Metzl told The Associated Press. “We all knew what he could do and how much he knew, but he never bragged about it.”
Standing in front of the golden, life-size statue of the pope on Altoetting’s town square, where mourners had lit candles and put down white roses, Metzl reminisced about his first personal encounters with the future pope in 1990 in Rome when he was a theology student.
Metzl said that “every Thursday, he would join the morning mass and afterward have breakfast with us, it was wonderful, his company was so inspiring for us,”
He recalled that Benedict “would always caress the cats at the Vatican, and they knew him, they’d come straight to him when they saw him.”
The state government in Bavaria ordered that flags on regional government buildings be flown at half-staff Saturday and on the day of Benedict’s funeral.
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JERUSALEM — The death of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI is beihg marked in the holy city of Jerusalem and elsewhere in the region.
Church bells rang out continuously throughout the labyrinthine alleys of Jerusalem’s old city and across Israel and the Palestinian territories as news broke of the former pope’s death. Latin Patriarch Pierbattista Pizzaballa planned an official commemoration mass on Sunday and issued a statement of mourning.
He said that “Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI has today departed this world for the house of the Heavenly Father. We pray for the repose of his soul.”
In the Gaza Strip, the Holy Family Church — Gaza City’s only Catholic church — paid tribute to Benedict.
Parish priest Gabriel Romanelli said that “people saw signs of his humility when he submitted his resignation.” He said that “this gave people the feeling that this is a humble and simple man with all the difficulties of the world, and he was an example to follow.”
About 1,000 Christians live in Hamas-ruled Gaza, a tiny fraction of the territory’s 2.3 million people. Most are Greek Orthodox, with Catholics making up about a quarter of the small community.
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WARSAW, Poland — Political leaders in Poland have lauded Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI’s contribution to the church’s teaching, praising him as an outstanding theologian, modest person and friend to their country.
The Sigismund Bell in Krakow — one of Poland’s oldest and biggest church bells, used to mark events of national significance — tolled at noon. A special Mass in Benedict’s honor was planned at Krakow’s Wawel Castle Cathedral later Saturday.
President Andrzej Duda said on Twitter that the Benedict’s teaching was a “guide post among the many winding and deceptive paths of contemporary world. “
Duda’s office said he plans to attend Benedict funeral.
Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki said Benedict was a “great Catholic thinker, a spiritual authority, and a modest person who was nonetheless a person of very great format,” whose “spiritual and intellectual legacy will ever remain important to us.”
He noted that Benedict was close to his Polish-born predecessor, St. John Paul II, who remains a much-revered figure in Poland.
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MOSCOW — Russian President Vladimir Putin has described Pope Benedict XVI as “a prominent religious figure and statesman (and) a staunch defender of traditional Christian values.”
A telegram to Pope Francis published on the Kremline website said that, during Benedict’s papacy, full diplomatic relations were established between Russia and the Vatican “and relations between the Russian Orthodox and Roman Catholic churches were developed.”
The head of the Russian Orthodox Church, Patriarch Kirill, said that he “had the opportunity to testify to his deep love for Eastern Christianity and, in particular, sincere respect for the tradition of Russian Orthodoxy.”
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TOKYO — Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has expressed his condolences on the death of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI.
The foreign ministry said Kishida also referred to the great contributions Pope Benedict made toward world peace. He said Japan was greatly moved by a message Benedict sent after the 2011 tsunami and Fukushima nuclear disaster spiritually uplifting the people of Japan.
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MARKTL AM INN, Germany — Church bells have rung out in the small Bavarian town where Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI was born following the news of his death.
Bells at the St. Oswald church in Marktl am Inn near the Austrian border tolled on Saturday.
Marktl Mayor Benedikt Dittmann said that “the pope has been omnipresent since he was elected Pope Benedict” in 2005 and there were celebrations each year on his birthday.
He said that he was affected by the news of the retired pontiff’s death — “although it must be said that, according to his own statements, he has now been able to prepare for this stage for 10 years, in prayer and devotion.”
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LONDON — Ireland’s president has paid tribute to the late Pope Benedict XVI, highlighting his interest in promoting peace in Northern Ireland.
President Michael D. Higgins said in a statement that “at this time of the return of war on our continent and in so many areas of the world, he will be remembered for his untiring efforts to find a common path in promoting peace and goodwill throughout the world, including a steadfast interest in peace in Northern Ireland.”
Higgins also praised Benedict for highlighting “the common purpose of the world’s major religions.”
The leader of the Catholic Church in Ireland, Eamon Martin, recalled Benedict’s “humility and gentleness” and praised the former pontiff’s reaction to the abuse scandal in the church. Martin recalled how after meeting with Irish bishops in 2010, Benedict issued a letter to Irish Catholics “expressing profound sorrow” for abuse victims before calling for urgent action to address the legacy of abuse.
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STOCKHOLM — The head of the Lutheran Church of Sweden has expressed his sympathies with Catholics around the world.
Archbishop Martin Modeus wrote on Twitter that “our churches have different traditions and our ways of thinking have sometimes differed, but Benedict XVI had a great impact on the rapprochement of Lutherans and Catholics in the last 50 years.”
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NEW YORK — A U.S. advocacy organization is mourning the death of a “true friend of the Jewish people’’ in Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI.
The American Jewish Committee said in a statement Saturday that “Benedict continued the path of reconciliation and friendship with world Jewry blazed by his predecessor, John Paul II.”
The organization noted that Benedict had “paid homage in Auschwitz” to the victims of the Holocaust and had made an official visit to Israel.
It said that “he condemned antisemitism as a sin against God and man, and he emphasized the unique relationship between Christianity and Judaism.’
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BERLIN — Germany’s president is praising the late Pope Benedict XVI’s dedication to dialogue between Christian denominations and with other religions.
President Frank-Walter Steinmeier said in a message of condolences to Pope Francis that “the election of a pope from the motherland of the Reformation and an intellectual who had made the dialogue between faith and reason his life’s task was an important signal for many people around the world.”
Steinmeier said that the German-born pontiff “particularly cared about the unity of Christendom and the dialog of religions, the connection between religion and society.” He added that “he sought dialog with Jews and Muslims and with all Christian denominations worldwide.”
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ROME — Italian President Sergio Mattarella said the death of the pope emeritus is a cause for grief for the entire country.
Mattarella said that “his sweetness and his wisdom had benefited our community and the entire international community.”
He added in a statement that Benedict “continued to serve the cause of his Church in his unique role of pope emeritus with humility and serenity.″ The president said that Benedict “interpreted with finesse the reasons of dialogue, of peace, of the dignity of the person, as well as the supreme interests of religions.”
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VATICAN CITY — The Vatican says that Pope Francis will celebrate the funeral Mass for Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI in St. Peter’s Square on Thursday.
It will be an unprecedented event in which a current pope will celebrate the funeral for a former one.
Francis was elected after Benedict resigned in 2013.
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LONDON — The spiritual head of the Anglican church says that “in his life and ministry, Pope Benedict XVI directed people to Christ.”
The archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, wrote on Twitter: “I join with Pope Francis and all the Catholic Church in mourning his death. May he rest in Christ’s peace and rise in glory with all the Saints.”
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OSLO, Norway — In predominantly Lutheran Norway, the Catholic bishop of Oslo, Bernt Ivar Eidsvig, called Benedict “the last great theologian of the past 100 years.”
Eidsvig told Norwegian broadcaster NRK that “He masters all the theological subjects. I cannot think of anyone else who does.”
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ROME — Italian Premier Giorgia Meloni has called Pope Benedict XVI a “giant of faith and reason” that history will never forget.
In a statement, she praised his lifelong service to the church and ability to “speak to the hearts and minds of people with the spiritual, cultural and intellectual profundity of his magisterium.”
She said she offered Pope Francis her own personal condolences, and those of the government, in sharing “his pain and that of the entire ecclesial community.”
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BERLIN — German Chancellor Olaf Scholz is paying tribute to the German-born Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI as a “formative figure of the Catholic Church.”
Benedict, the former Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger, became the first German pope in centuries when he was elected in 2005.
Scholz said on Twitter Saturday that “as the ‘German’ pope, Benedict XVI was a special church leader for many, not just in this country.”
He said that “the world is losing a formative figure of the Catholic Church, a combative personality and a wise theologian.”
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BERLIN — The governor of Benedict XVI’s native German region says that “we are mourning our Bavarian pope.”
Bavarian governor Markus Soeder said on Twitter Saturday that “with him, society is losing a persuasive representative of the Catholic Church and one of the most influential theologians of the 20th century.”
Soeder wrote that “many people in his homeland will remember him not just as pope, but also as a humble pastor.”
He noted that “at the same time, he also had to face responsibility for difficult phases in his work.”
The governor said that “he always carried his homeland in his heart.”
The head of the German Bishops’ Conference, Limburg Bishop Georg Baetzing, said that “an impressive theologian and experienced shepherd is leaving us with the death of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI.”
“We are mourning a personality who imparted hope and direction to the church even in difficult times,” Baetzing said in a statement. He voiced “great respect” for Benedict’s “courageous decision” to resign a decade ago.
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VATICAN CITY — The Vatican says Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI has died. He was 95.
Benedict was the first pope in 600 years to resign. Benedict had become increasingly frail during his almost 10 years of retirement.
Benedict’s dramatic decision in 2013 to resign paved the way for the conclave that elected Pope Francis. The two popes then lived side-by-side in the Vatican gardens in an unprecedented arrangement that set the stage for future “popes emeritus” to do the same.
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Facing massive public pressure, Uvalde’s top school official has recommended the firing of the school district police chief who was central to the botched law enforcement response to the shooting at an elementary school that killed two teachers and 19 students.The city’s school board will consider firing schools police Chief Pete Arrendondo at a special meeting Saturday to consider the superintendent's recommendation. Arrendondo has been accused by state officials of making several critical mistakes during the May 24 mass shooting at Robb Elementary School.School officials have previously resisted calls to fire Arrendondo. The announcement comes two days after a meeting the school board members were lambasted for more than three hours by members of the public, who accused them of not implementing basic security at Robb, of not being transparent about what happened and of failing to hold Arrendondo to account for his actions.Confronted with parents' vociferous demands to fire Arrendondo and warnings that his job would be next, Superintendent Hal Harrell said Monday that the police chief was a contract employee who could not be fired at will.The agenda for Saturday's meeting includes the board discussing the potential firing with its lawyer.Arredondo, who has been on leave from the district since June 22, has faced blistering criticism since the massacre, most notably for not ordering officers to immediately breach the classroom where an 18-year-old gunman carried out the attack.Although nearly 400 officers from various agencies were involved in the police response that took more than an hour to confront and kill the shooter, Arredondo is one of only two known to have faced discipline. His attorney did not immediately respond to requests for comment.
Facing massive public pressure, Uvalde’s top school official has recommended the firing of the school district police chief who was central to the botched law enforcement response to the shooting at an elementary school that killed two teachers and 19 students.
The city’s school board will consider firing schools police Chief Pete Arrendondo at a special meeting Saturday to consider the superintendent's recommendation. Arrendondo has been accused by state officials of making several critical mistakes during the May 24 mass shooting at Robb Elementary School.
School officials have previously resisted calls to fire Arrendondo. The announcement comes two days after a meeting the school board members were lambasted for more than three hours by members of the public, who accused them of not implementing basic security at Robb, of not being transparent about what happened and of failing to hold Arrendondo to account for his actions.
Confronted with parents' vociferous demands to fire Arrendondo and warnings that his job would be next, Superintendent Hal Harrell said Monday that the police chief was a contract employee who could not be fired at will.
The agenda for Saturday's meeting includes the board discussing the potential firing with its lawyer.
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Uvalde School Police Chief Pete Arredondo, third from left, stands during a news conference outside of the Robb Elementary school in Uvalde, Texas on May 26, 2022.
Arredondo, who has been on leave from the district since June 22, has faced blistering criticism since the massacre, most notably for not ordering officers to immediately breach the classroom where an 18-year-old gunman carried out the attack.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration is moving forward with an overhaul of several student debt forgiveness programs, aiming to make it easier for borrowers to get relief if they are duped by their colleges or if they put in a decade of work as public servants.
The Education Department on Monday finalized a package of rules that it proposed earlier this year. The new rules take hold in July and are separate from President Joe Biden's sweeping student debt forgiveness plan, which has been held up in court amid a legal challenge from Republican-led states.
Education Secretary Miguel Cardona called it a "monumental step" that will make it faster and simpler to get debt relief. "The Biden administration is fixing a broken system and putting borrowers first," Cardona told reporters on Monday.
Chief among the changes is a revamp of a program known as borrower defense, which offers debt forgiveness to students whose colleges make false advertising claims or otherwise commit fraud. The program aims to help the victims of predatory for-profit colleges, but it has been bogged down by complex rules and political battles, resulting in a mounting backlog of applications.
The new policy clarifies that the Education Department can review claims from individual borrowers or it can grant forgiveness to huge swaths of students from the same college, if it has been found to have committed fraud. The department can pursue such "group discharge" claims on its own or in response to requests from states or nonprofit legal groups.
It's a reversal from Trump-era policies that eliminated group discharges and made it harder for individuals to qualify for relief. The new rule cements the department's ability to erase debt for thousands of borrowers in a single action, as the Biden administration has already done for those who attended ITT Tech, Corinthian Colleges and other for-profit college chains.
In a major shift, the federal government will also be able to force colleges to cover the cost when their students are granted loan cancellation because of fraud. Those costs have typically been passed to taxpayers, prompting complaints from conservative critics who say the program too freely cancels debt at the public's expense.
"We're putting students ahead of special interests," said Cardona, adding that his agency will go after "shady schools" that leave students with heavy debt and "useless" college degrees.
The rules were embraced by student advocates but blasted by an industry group representing for-profit colleges. The group said the rules will deprive schools of due process protections, and it questioned how closely the department reviewed the more than 5,000 public comments responding to its initial proposal.
"The department has cut corners in a rush to ram through a punitive borrower defense rule with serious legal and regulatory flaws that could undermine the American education system," said Jason Altmire, a former Democratic congressman and president and CEO of Career Education Colleges and Universities.
The overhaul also brings big changes to the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program, which was created by Congress as an incentive for government and nonprofit workers but has failed to deliver its promise because of notoriously complex rules.
Under the existing rules, teachers, nurses and other public workers can get the rest of their federal student debt erased after making 120 monthly payments. All payments must be made in full and within 15 days of their due date, otherwise they don't get counted toward the 120 monthly payments.
The new rule erases the 15-day rule, allowing payments to count even if they are made late or in multiple installments. It also allows borrowers to make up to a year of payments in advance in a single sum, rather than making monthly payments.
Borrowers in certain situations will also be able to make progress toward debt forgiveness even if they aren't making payments. Those who get their student loans paused for cancer treatment, military service or the Peace Corps, for example, will be treated as if they are still making monthly payments during that time.
More flexibility will also be added to a separate program offering debt cancellation to those with disabilities.
That program cancels federal student debt for people who are permanently disabled and unable to generate significant income. But many have been granted that relief later had their debt reinstated because they failed to submit paperwork during a three-year monitoring period.
The new rule will eliminate the monitoring period and make more types of disabilities eligible for cancellation.
Loosening the rules around existing debt forgiveness programs has been a priority for the Biden administration, which has already granted $38 billion in debt cancellation for defrauded students, public students and others. That doesn't include Biden's broad cancellation plan, which is estimated to cost about $400 billion.
A federal appeals court has temporarily blocked Biden's plan, creating uncertainty for millions of borrowers who were told they would get up to $20,000 canceled. The Education Department has said it's still processing applications even while it's barred from erasing the debt. Cardona on Monday said his agency is moving "full steam ahead" with the plan.
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It’s a new season in Washington, one that almost inevitably kicks off two years of political combat in which the only cautionary curbs are things that would galvanize a sharp voter backlash or cause disaster in the financial markets — and thus a meltdown of Americans’ retirement savings.
Republican control of the US House of Representative sets up that dynamic. Given the concessions to the far right that Kevin McCarthy made to secure the speaker’s post, just two weeks ago one would have said President Biden enters this two-year joust with a clear advantage. After all, the economy continues to perform well despite the Federal Reserve’s interest rate increases, even as inflation is slowing. Meanwhile, the administration has put the Afghanistan debacle in the rear-view mirror through its skillful handling of Russia’s war on Ukraine, its success in rallying NATO and the larger Western world in common cause, and its strong yet non-bellicose posture toward China’s muscle-flexing.
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Then came the reappearance of the Joe Biden of old. That is, the undisciplined political klutz prone to unforced errors and self-inflicted wounds. Save for his occasional Reaganesque fabulations, Biden as president has largely been kept on track by a mode of governance that limits opportunities for spontaneous combustion. But with the news that the president had confidential government documents from his vice presidential tenure in unauthorized locations, blundering Biden came stumbling out of the political time machine — and promptly lurched into the still fragile storyline of a president in political recovery.
Biden now has that recognized omen of a damaged presidency: a special counsel, this one investigating how those classified documents came to be at a Biden-related university think tank and in his Delaware home and garage. If only Joe Biden Sr., in imparting those chestnuts of homey wisdom that purportedly guide his son’s life, had had the paternal prescience to counsel: “Joey, always be scrupulous with classified government papers. After all, they don’t belong to you.”
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Now, it’s unlikely that anything dramatic will happen to the Oval Office incumbent as a result, though we thought the same about the Whitewater probe, back before prurient prosecutor Ken Starr managed to expand the scope of his probe to the seamy side of Bill Clinton’s personal conduct.
Certainly one beneficiary is Donald Trump. As has been repeatedly pointed out, the two instances of document delinquency appear very different, both in the volume of papers and in the two men’s initial willingness to return them. Still, it’s unlikely the Department of Justice would seek to indict Trump for something where Biden also has exposure. Similarly, Trump’s document difficulties extend Biden some political protection; if the Democratic incumbent were the sole offender, far-right-wingers eager for his impeachment would have a focal point for their inclinations.
Then there are the several branches of the GOP’s adversarial thrust: fiscal affairs, the supposed “weaponization” of the federal government against Republicans, and of course, Hunter Biden and his laptop.
Let’s take them in reverse order. To a certain breed of conservative partisan, Hunter’s laptop is a Rosetta Stone that, once its contents are fully investigated and understood, will bring to light not just a troubled and greedy presidential offspring, but a shadowy Biden family empire of kickbacks and corruption. Problem: Republicans haven’t been able to produce any credible evidence of that.
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The notion that the government has been “weaponized” reflects febrile suspicions — suspicions that are likely to prove as wispy and vaporous as the GOP’s Deep State delusions.
There’s political peril here if House Republicans come to be seen as wasting endless months on investigations and oversight that, in the end, produce little or nothing.
Fiscal matters, however, actually could prove a fertile area for the GOP. There is genuine unease in the country about the country’s $900 billion to $1 trillion yearly budget deficits and burgeoning national debt, and properly so. That was tolerable during the pandemic, but it can’t go on indefinitely.
Now, the way to address the federal freshet of red ink is to rein in spending or raise revenues while budgets are being decided, not by engaging in borrowing brinkmanship on expenditures that have already been approved.
Still, though Republican concern with fiscal discipline only comes to the fore during periods when their party doesn’t occupy the White House, here at least the GOP has a legitimate issue. The question: Can they advance those concerns without overplaying their hand?
That means offering a prescription for fiscal restraint that doesn’t spook the markets or decimate programs broadly popular with Americans, such as Social Security and Medicare.
That will be the true and tough test for the new speaker and his narrow majority as they maneuver for political advantage against a president struggling with a mistake of his or his former team’s own making.
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A call to action, not more tax dollars
The seriousness of our nursing home crisis, especially the severe shortages of available nursing and other support staff, is undeniable (“Nursing homes fear breaking point near,” Page A1, Dec. 18).
We also agree fundamental structural change is essential: more nursing instructors; caregiver career ladder training opportunities; and greater support for immigrants to care for the expected growth in the elder population. Instead of pouring more tax dollars into an antiquated nursing home system, we must prioritize home- and community-based services, which the vast majority of people prefer.
The transformational action plan promoted by Dignity Alliance Massachusetts has six major components:
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▪ Nursing home ownership transparency
▪ Nursing home financial accountability
▪ Home- and community-based services expansion
▪ Direct care workforce development and livable compensation
▪ Number of nursing homes reduced and single-occupancy rooms increased
▪ Secretary of Elder Affairs restored to a Cabinet position reporting directly to the governor
As the nursing home industry’s Tara Gregorio expressed so clearly, “There is no greater purpose than taking care of our elderly and frail.” Advocates, including Dignity Alliance Massachusetts, are in full agreement.
The incoming Healey-Driscoll administration has the opportunity to lead the Commonwealth to such greatness.
Paul Lanzikos
Former secretary of Elder Affairs
Arlene Germain
Former executive director of Massachusetts Advocates for Nursing Home Reform
Richard T. Moore
Former state senator
Dr. Lachlan Forrow
The writers are members of Dignity Alliance Massachusetts.
Assisted living care can help nursing home shortage
As labor shortages put growing pressure on residences that care for older adults, our state support policies need to keep up. Massachusetts could help seniors (and keep more affordable residences open) by enhancing rates for Massachusetts’ support programs, such as Group Adult Foster Care, Program of All-inclusive Care for the Elderly, and Senior Care Options.
Unlike many other states, Massachusetts does not extend its Medicaid waiver to cover assisted living. Currently, our waiver only allows older adults who qualify to choose between home care services or skilled nursing facilities. It does not provide them with the popular option between those settings on the continuum of care — to live and receive care in assisted living. We could fix this by allowing the waiver to cover assisted living, which would be a cost-effective approach to both save the Commonwealth dollars and provide independence and quality of life to older adults.
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By strengthening financial support for assisted living, we have an opportunity to improve the lives of older adults who just need a little help to remain active and independent in the communities they love.
Brian Doherty
President and CEO
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WASHINGTON, May 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Good Neighbor Index (GNI) assembles data to reframe homelessness as a policy-induced scarcity of housing. Why does Los Angeles have 11 times the homeless displacement rate of Houston? To that end, it ranks every tracking area (Continuum of Care) in the nation based on its displacement rate (homeless/1,000 people) and displacement pressure (ratio of home price to income).
Key takeaways from the GNI:
- The GNI shows that over time heightened displacement pressures lead to increased rates of homelessness. Displacement pressure was by far the best predictor of homelessness among 54 variables that were tested.
- The impact of extreme lack of supply on the rate of housing displacement rate and consequent homelessness is stark.
- Eighty-four percent of areas (by population) with an extreme displacement rate also have extreme displacement pressure. These areas included most cities along the California coast including Los Angeles, Santa Rosa, San Jose, and San Francisco, and along the East coast including New York, Boston, and Key West, FL.
- Displacement pressure have been increasing rapidly, which may translate into higher rates of homelessness in the future. Particularly vulnerable are communities in California, Oregon, Washington, and around Denver and Miami.
In the short-term, the GNI can help evaluate local homelessness system's performance and tailor policy solutions to individual areas based on their unique needs. Over the medium and long-term, the GNI points to the need to add housing supply to keep an area's housing displacement pressure under control.
The GNI's two unique insight are:
- Housing displacement rates and consequently homelessness vary by area and thus require tailor-made solutions. These data show that solutions for California are different from solutions for the vast majority of the country.
- Housing pressure is best addressed with light-touch density (LTD), a tried and tested zoning approach that allows for moderately higher density. High tax interventions have proven ineffective. Instead, an LTD market-based approach that can lead to abundant housing.
To access the GNI Toolkit, please click here.
The AEI Housing Center will host a two-day hybrid convening at that American Enterprise Institute in Washington, D.C. on May 10 and 11 to unveil the GNI. For details and registration click here, or go to Good Neighbors: using housing data to reframe homelessness.
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BOSTON, July 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- STRM.BIO, a pre-clinical, VC-backed biotechnology company that is leveraging extracellular vesicles (EVs) to deliver gene therapies and developing new therapeutics for rare blood diseases, today announced the appointment of Minnie Mildwoff, to its Board of Directors. Ms. Mildwoff has been a member of the company's Scientific Advisory Board (SAB) since May 2022.
"We are excited to welcome Minnie to our Board of Directors, as she brings an exceptional breadth of experience and expertise to our team," said Jonathan Thon, Ph.D., CEO and Founder of STRM.BIO. "As a member of our SAB, she was an important resource for our leadership team in terms of regulatory strategy, and we welcome her increased involvement at STRM. Minnie will continue to provide a valuable perspective as we move closer to the clinic and our vision of bringing gene therapy to life."
Ms. Mildwoff has twenty years of experience developing products across a broad range of therapeutic areas. She currently serves as the Global Oncology Regulatory Lead for early development at Novartis after an earlier tenure in regulatory affairs at Biogen Inc. Ms. Mildwoff earned her J.D. with biomedical concentration from Suffolk University Law School, her M.S. in regulatory affairs and health policy at Massachusetts School of Pharmacy and her B.S. in biology with a neuroscience emphasis from UCLA.
"The team at STRM.BIO is advancing an impressive and game-changing platform for transforming the field of gene therapy," said Ms. Mildwoff. "The ability to deliver gene therapies in vivo, safely, and efficiently, and target hematopoietic stem cells without going to the liver is groundbreaking. I am honored to join the STRM.BIO Board and look forward to working even more closely with the leadership team and our other Board directors at this exciting time for the company."
About STRM.BIO
Based in Boston, MA, STRM.BIO is a pre-clinical, VC-backed biotechnology company leveraging extracellular vesicles as a platform to develop and deliver targeted gene therapies in vivo that are safe for repeat dosing. Our vision is to open the door to the future of medicine for patients living with rare diseases worldwide and bring gene therapy to life. Please visit strm.bio to meet our growing team of partners and collaborators and stay up to date on our progress.
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WFO CORPUS CHRISTI Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Wednesday, October 12, 2022
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Special Weather Statement
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709 AM CDT Wed Oct 12 2022
...AREAS OF FOG THIS MORNING...
Areas of fog have developed across portions of South Texas
this morning. Expect visibilities generally 1 mile or less
with a few locations seeing visibilities 1/4 mile or less
at times.
Use caution if traveling as visibility may change rapidly
in a short amount of time. Use low beam headlights and leave
extra distance between your vehicle and others on the road.
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SAVANNAH, Ga. (AP) — Larry “Gator” Rivers, who helped integrate high school basketball in Georgia before playing for the Harlem Globetrotters and becoming a county commissioner in his native Savannah, died Saturday at age 73.
Rivers died from cancer, Chatham County Commission Chairman Chester Ellis told the Savannah Morning News. Campbell and Sons Funeral Home said Rivers died at a hospital in Savannah.
Rivers was a sophomore on the all-Black Beach High School team that won the first Georgia High School Association basketball tournament to include Black and white players in 1967. He blossomed into an all-state player, graduating from the Savannah high school in 1969 and going on to be a small college All-American at Moberly Junior College in Missouri and an all-conference guard at what is now Missouri Western State University in St. Joseph.
He went on to play and coach for 16 years with the Harlem Globetrotters, reuniting for a time with high school coach Russell Ellington.
Rivers once told WTOC-TV that during his tryout for the Globetrotters, team legend Marques Haynes led Rivers into a closet storing tables and folding chairs, handed Rivers a basketball and said “Let’s see you dribble around this.”
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Rivers came home to Savannah and got involved in the community, volunteering in schools, promoting the rebuilding of neighborhood basketball courts and opening the non-profit youth mentorship organization Gatorball Academy to teach basketball.
Rivers ran for the county commission in 2020 as a Republican and was elected without opposition after the Democratic nominee was disqualified over a previous felony conviction.
”I don’t know when we weren’t friends,” Ellis told WTOC-TV, calling Rivers “a legend.”
”That was a big part of him, giving to the children that’s behind him,” Ellis said. “Like he said, ‘Somebody gave to me, and so it’s my job and my responsibility to give back.’ And that’s going to be missing a whole lot.”
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Camilla at 75: Duchess of Cornwall marks milestone birthday
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LONDON (AP) — Camilla, the Duchess of Cornwall, will celebrate her 75th birthday Sunday, marking the occasion with a small family dinner at Prince Charles’ Highgrove estate in southwest England.
The big occasion follows British broadcaster ITV’s release of a documentary about the duchess’s stint as guest editor of Country Life, during which she helped produce a special edition celebrating the magazine’s 125th anniversary. In a personal tribute, Camilla selected Charles, her husband, as one of her rural heroes.
“It’s not easy to write about your husband,’’ she said in the film. “I bit through several pencils.”
The milestone birthday comes at a time when the monarchy, and Camilla’s place in it, are in a generational transition. As the 96-year-old Queen Elizabeth II soldiers on during her twilight years, other members of the royal household are taking on new roles with more responsibilities.
Six months ago, in a statement marking her 70 years on the throne, Queen Elizabeth II expressed her “sincere wish” that Camilla would be known as “Queen Consort” when her son succeeds her. With those words, Elizabeth sought to answer once and for all questions about the status of Camilla, who was initially shunned by fans of the late Princess Diana, Charles’ first wife.
The queen’s statement marked a big moment in Camilla’s transformation from the “third person” in the marriage of Charles and Diana to consort in waiting. Once blamed for the marriage’s disintegration, the public has grown to accept her in the years since she married Charles in 2005.
She’s taken on roles at more than 100 charities, focusing on a wide range of issues including promoting literacy, supporting victims of domestic violence and people who have osteoporosis. Known for having a wicked sense of humor, she has softened Charles’ stuffy image and made the heir to the throne seem less remote and more accessible.
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“We hope that we will get through this disaster together as soon as possible and with the least damage,” he wrote.
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The earthquake came as the Middle East is experiencing a snowstorm that is expected to continue until Thursday.
Turkey sits on top of major fault lines and is frequently shaken by earthquakes.
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NEW YORK (AP) — Tomás Nido went 4 for 4 with three RBIs at the bottom of the batting order, Carlos Carrasco combined with three relievers on New York’s second consecutive shutout and the Mets beat the Washington Nationals 5-0 to finish a perfect homestand.
Francisco Lindor extended his RBI streak to 10 games, matching Hall of Famer Mike Piazza for the second-longest in franchise history. New York went 6-0 against NL East rivals Philadelphia and Washington for its first undefeated homestand of six or more games since a 10-0 run in April 2015.
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According to a release issued last week by the Virginia State Police, the 2023 Memorial Day weekend proved deadly for nine drivers and passengers, with four motorcyclists included in that total.
The holiday statistical counting period began Friday, May 26, at 12:01 a.m. and concluded at midnight on Monday, May 29. The Virginia State Police not only participated in the nationwide, state-sponsored Operation Crash Awareness Reduction Effort (C.A.R.E.) during the Memorial Day weekend, but also the annual Click It or Ticket seat belt education and enforcement campaign. During the designated statistical counting period, Virginia Troopers cited 771 seat belt violations and 136 child restraint violations.
“We are in the midst of schools letting out and summer travel plans being made,” said Colonel Gary T. Settle, Virginia State Police Superintendent. “If this past Memorial Day weekend is any indication of what Virginia’s highways may look like during the coming summer months, then we desperately need drivers and passengers to make a committed effort to buckle up everyone in a vehicle, share the road responsibly with motorcycles, and drive distraction free. Responsible, safe, and sober driving saves lives. It is really that simple.”
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Participation in the four-day Operation C.A.R.E. required all available Virginia State Police patrolling the highways to reduce traffic crashes, fatalities and injuries due to impaired driving, speed and failing to wear a seat belt. Over the course of the effort, Virginia Troopers cited 4,990 speeders and 1,924 reckless drivers, and arrested 89 impaired drivers. In addition, 169 felony arrests were made. Virginia State Police also assisted 1,447 disabled motorists. Virginia State Police investigated a total 1,846 traffic crashes statewide and inspected 634 commercial vehicles during the holiday weekend.
The seven fatal crashes occurred in the City of Richmond, and Henry, Loudoun, Orange and Shenandoah counties. Both Henry and Loudoun had two fatal crashes occur in their jurisdictions. Two of the four fatal motorcycle crashes occurred in Loudoun County; the other two took place in Shenandoah County and the City of Richmond.
During the 2022 Memorial Day Operation C.A.R.E. initiative, 16 individuals lost their lives in traffic crashes on Virginia roadways.
Funds generated from summonses issued by Virginia State Police go directly to court fees and the state’s Literary Fund, which benefits public school construction, technology funding and teacher retirement.
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LOS ANGELES (AP) — When “The Crown” returns Wednesday after a two-year absence, the splintering marriage of Charles and Diana and more woes for Queen Elizabeth II are in the drama’s elegant but intrusive spotlight.
There’s swirling off-stage drama as well for the Netflix series that began with Elizabeth’s marriage in the late 1940s and, in its fifth season, takes on the British royal family’s turbulent 1990s. The queen famously labeled one stretch her “annus horribilis” — Latin for “horrible year.”
The safe distance of history is gone in the 10 new episodes set within recent memory for many and whose stories, sight unseen, have been denounced. The death of Queen Elizabeth, 96, in September adds an uneasy dimension: We speculate freely about the famous before and after they’re gone, but is more owed a country’s beloved and longest-serving monarch?
Among the prominent critics is Judi Dench, an Oscar-winner for her role as Elizabeth I in “Shakespeare in Love.” In a letter to The Times of London, the actor blasted elements of the drama as “cruelly unjust to the individuals and damaging to the institution they represent.”
She called for each episode to carry a disclaimer labeling it as fiction. It’s a demand that Netflix has heard before and continues to resist, framing the series as drama inspired by historical events. Series creator Peter Morgan was unavailable for comment, Netflix said.
Dench is not amused by the streaming service’s intransigence.
“The time has come for Netflix to reconsider — for the sake of a family and a nation so recently bereaved, as a mark of respect to a sovereign who served her people so dutifully for 70 years,” she wrote.
Her plea followed a rebuke of the series from former Prime Minister John Major, shown in the new season being lobbied by Prince Charles — now King Charles III — to help maneuver the queen’s abdication. A spokesman for Major labeled the scene as false and malicious.
Cast members including Jonathan Pryce, who plays Elizabeth’s stalwart husband Prince Philip, beg to differ with the series’ detractors.
“The queen is in no danger from ‘The Crown,’” Pryce told The Associated Press. He said critics are lambasting the new season despite ignorance of it, reminding him of what the British once termed “the Mary Whitehouse effect.”
Whitehouse had “a huge following and she criticized programs she’d never seen,” he said. “I think a lot of the protests this time, people haven’t seen this series. They don’t know how these issues are treated. I have to say they’re treated with a great deal of integrity and a great deal of sensitivity.”
Imelda Staunton, stepping in as the latest actor to play Elizabeth, defended the series, its award-winning creator and its viewers.
“I think it’s underestimating the audience,” Staunton told AP. ”There have been four seasons where people know it’s been written by Peter Morgan and his team of writers.”
Morgan, writer of the movie “The Queen” and play “The Audience,” both starring the Oscar- and Tony-winning Helen Mirren as Elizabeth II, has made royals a specialty. The recent criticism may suggest his winter of discontent is ahead, but Morgan has it easier than another writer who feasted on the British monarchs as material: William Shakespeare, who dramatized the reigns of seven kings.
All were in the past, with Shakespeare treading lightly around the rulers of his time, Elizabeth I and James I.
“We all imagine it being sort of sweetness and light, and we’ve all seen ‘Shakespeare in Love’ and everyone’s sitting around drinking. Actually, it was like Stalinist Russia in many ways,” Shakespearean expert Andrew Dickson said of the rigidly controlled society in which the bard worked circa 1585 to 1613.
Plays were approved by the master of the revels, a sort of civil servant with the power of censorship, said Dickson, author of “Worlds Elsewhere: Journeys Around Shakespeare’s Globe” and “The Globe Guide to Shakespeare.” Authors could and were imprisoned, or worse, for transgressions, he said.
“His very few representations of royals recent to his time were pretty flattering, and and early audiences even called them patriotic,” said Harvard teacher-scholar Jeffrey R. Wilson, author of “Shakespeare and Trump” and “Richard III’s Bodies.” Theater in general was viewed as illusory and deceptive, he said.
“He told this politicized version that was flattering to the powers that were in his time,” Wilson said. It became the “dominant framework for telling English royal history all the way through the 18th and 19th centuries. It’s now called the ‘Tudor myth,’” he said, a reference to the House of Tudor that ruled for more than a century.
It’s problematic if people similarly begin recounting the Netflix show’s “fictionalized version of history as fact,” he said.
Lesley Manville, who plays the queen’s sibling Princess Margaret this season, said she defers to those in charge of “The Crown” on whether a disclaimer is or isn’t warranted.
“For my part, I can only be crystal clear that what I’m doing is a drama,” Manville said. “We’ve never supported it to be anything other than a drama about a real family, a very world famous family.”
Staunton said she’s grateful that the season addresses a period that was “quite tumultuous, and therefore that creates quite a good drama.” She traced the recent protests about the series directly to the queen’s death.
“There’s no doubt that if we were releasing the series two years ago there wouldn’t be this amount of sensitivity, which again is absolutely understandable,” Staunton said. She found herself deeply affected by the queen’s death, which she learned of after a day of taping on the show’s sixth season.
“’Why am I feeling so distraught?'” she recalled asking herself. “But of course I’d been living with her for two and a half years” of preparation and production.
For Pryce, working on the series has provided a better understanding of the royal family.
“They’ve always been a part of society and it looks like they’re going to continue for some time,” he said. “I’m looking forward to King Charles’ reign, and seeing what he can do to change things.” | https://www.ksn.com/top-stories/ap-top-headlines/ap-the-crown-returns-to-blur-the-line-between-royals-fiction/ | 2022-11-07 21:40:04 | 0 | https://www.ksn.com/top-stories/ap-top-headlines/ap-the-crown-returns-to-blur-the-line-between-royals-fiction/ |
Accolade and Equip offer employers purpose-built integrations to address barriers to eating
disorder treatment.
SEATTLE, June 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Accolade, Inc. (Nasdaq: ACCD), the company that provides millions of people and their families with Personalized Healthcare, has partnered with Equip, a virtual evidence-based treatment program that helps patients recover from eating disorders at home. This addition to Accolade's Trusted Partner Ecosystem brings critical new services to individuals struggling with an eating disorder, providing a safe and effective environment for recovery aligned to the gold standard for treating eating disorders.
Eating disorders, impacting nearly one in 10 Americans, are mental health illnesses with serious physical health implications and have the second highest mortality rate of all mental health disorders, following opioid addiction. In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, eating disorder rates have risen dramatically, with hospital admissions doubling. Recovery from an eating disorder can take years, even decades, and can involve recurring relapses that require cycling in and out of higher levels of care at facilities that may have long waitlists for treatment availability.
"Eating disorders are underserved and complex conditions, and individuals and families often face a long and hard road to recovery," said Dr. Shantanu Nundy, chief health officer at Accolade. "Through their empowering, virtual model, Equip removes barriers to care — like timely access and high costs — that further complicate treatment. Growing our Trusted Partner Ecosystem with partners like Equip not only increases members' access to these healthcare innovations, but it truly can change lives."
Equip connects each patient with a dedicated five-person, coordinated care team — including a medical physician, dietitian, therapist, peer mentor and family mentor. The team features a combination of clinical expertise and lived experience support from all racial, ethnic, sexual and gender identities — mirroring the range of individuals affected by eating disorders.
"For an illness that asks a person to fight their own brain at least six times a day, it's cruel to ask them to go through treatment alone," said Kristina Saffran, co-founder and CEO at Equip. "We know that overcoming an eating disorder requires a village – so we surround patients with clinical experts, people with lived experience, and their loved ones – to help them feel hopeful and reach long-term, lasting recovery."
Equip's research-based model lowers costs for patients and their families while providing successful outcomes. After eight weeks of treatment, eight out of 10 patients report a reduction in eating disorder symptoms, almost three in four patients report improvements in mood, and 75% of families report feeling more confident in caring for their child.
Equip is in-network with major insurance plans and its network continues to grow. Equip's addition to Accolade's Trusted Partner Ecosystem will provide many Accolade customers with purpose-built integrations that help address barriers to eating disorder care while also raising awareness of their cost-saving, innovative virtual care model.
Launched in 2019, Accolade's Trusted Partner Ecosystem is the first in the industry to bring together multiple benefits solutions through a single front door for employers, which helps to simplify benefits and drive a more integrated experience for members. When employers work with Accolade's Trusted Partners, they confidently select from high-quality, thoroughly vetted solutions that yield streamlined purchasing and implementation for customers, enhanced features, and ultimately, incremental appropriate utilization. Learn more about our Trusted Partners here.
About Accolade
Accolade (Nasdaq: ACCD) is a Personalized Healthcare company that provides millions of people and their families with exceptional healthcare experiences so they can live their healthiest lives. Accolade's employer, health plan, and consumer solutions combine virtual primary care and mental health, expert medical opinion, and best-in-class care navigation. These offerings are built on a platform that is engineered to care through predictive engagement of population health needs, proactive care that improves outcomes and cost savings, and by addressing barriers to access and continuity of care. Accolade consistently receives consumer satisfaction ratings of over 90%. For more information, visit accolade.com. Follow us on LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram and Facebook.
About Equip
Equip is the leading virtual, evidence-based eating disorder treatment program on a mission to ensure that everyone with an eating disorder can access treatment that works. Created by clinical experts in the field and people with lived experience, Equip builds upon evidence-based treatments to empower individuals to reach lasting recovery. All Equip patients receive a dedicated care team, including a therapist, dietitian, physician, and mentors. The company operates in all 50 states and is partnered with most major health insurance plans. For more information, visit equip.health.
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Hungary blocks EU Ukraine aid, deepening rift with Brussels
BRUSSELS (AP) — A rift between the European Union and recalcitrant member Hungary deepened Tuesday when Budapest vetoed an 18 billion euro ($18.93 billion) financial aid package to Kyiv, leaving the other 26 nations to scramble to keep the money supply going.
Hungary’s defiant stance also exacerbated an EU dispute over the rule of law under Prime Minister Viktor Orban and his view of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
The nation of 9.7 million was able to use the EU’s intricate institutional rules to frustrate the bloc and its 450 million people on an enormous geopolitical challenge and helping an ally in dire need.
EU Commission Vice President Valdis Dombrovskis said the war in Ukraine demanded unity and speed.
“There are millions of people without water, heat or electricity. So we really need to move forward,” he said.
Dutch Finance Minister Sigrid Kaag added: “It would undermine the credibility of the European Union if we cannot deliver. So it is essential.”
Many of the 26 member states believe Orban is refusing to go along because the EU is threatening to punish Hungary by withholding billions of euros for failing to implement solid rule-of-law reforms. That decision faces a Dec. 19 deadline and the perception is that Hungary is trying to use blackmail against other members.
“Viktor Orban is abusing the veto like no one before him. … He even takes funds for Ukrainian hospitals hostage for this,” said Daniel Freund, a member of the Green party and a parliamentary negotiator on the rule of law issue. “Viktor Orban could not have given Putin a nicer present today.”
Orban said his move had nothing to do with vetoing aid for Ukraine but was much more about how the EU should be run.
He called reports about a veto to be “fake news. Hungary is ready to give financial assistance to Ukraine, on a bilateral basis.”
But he said that providing the aid the way his 26 counterparts want to do it “is not the solution. If we continue to go down the road towards a debt community, we will not be able to turn back.” He did not elaborate.
Underscoring the possible rift in the international coalition backing Ukraine against Russia, U.S. Ambassador to Hungary David Pressman said he was traveling to Brussels “to consult with Hungarian officials and senior European Union and NATO counterparts on a range of pressing issues of shared concern. Maintaining unity of purpose at this critical moment is of paramount importance.”
The EU requires unanimity to send Ukraine money through the bloc’s channels, but individual nations are also able to do so on their own, although it is more complicated to coordinate the effort.
“We are doing our utmost to ensure that the money can be disbursed at the beginning of January,” said Czech Finance Minister Zbyněk Stanjura. “Whether it is Plan A or Plan B, at whatever price, we have to do that.”
Freund was also convinced it would happen.
“The EU will find ways to support Ukraine even without Hungary. But that means: more time, more effort, more costs,” he said.
The EU’s has until Dec. 19 to decide whether to punish Orban financially over the rule-of-law disputes, and EU leaders meet for a two-day summit next week, increasing chances the issues could land on their table.
EU nations have been mulling for years whether to go after Orban for what he calls his brand of “illiberal democracy” but what is seen by many others as unfit for the EU’s traditional sense of Western democratic liberalism.
The EU’s executive branch proposed that the bloc suspend about 7.5 billion euros ($7.5 billion) in regular funding to Hungary over concerns about democratic backsliding and the possible mismanagement of EU money. The Commission also wants to put conditions on Hungary’s pandemic recovery plan worth 5.8 billion euros and insists Budapest implement 27 “super milestones” on democratic reforms to unlock the funding.
Hungary already agreed to 17 anti-corruption measures, including the creation of a task force and changes to its public procurement rules, but the Commission wants to see more action. The money can be frozen under a recently introduced conditionality mechanism that allows the EU to take measures to protect its budget.
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Associated Press writer Justin Spike in Budapest and Samuel Petrequin in Tirana, Albania, contributed.
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By WILL WEISSERT
Associated Press
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden said Monday that the “Second Amendment was never absolute” and that, after the Texas elementary school shooting, there may be some bipartisan support to tighten restrictions on the kind of high-powered weapons used by the gunman.
“I think things have gotten so bad that everybody’s getting more rational, at least that’s my hope,” Biden told reporters before honoring the nation’s fallen in Memorial Day remarks at Arlington National Cemetery.
His comments came a day after he traveled to the shattered Texas community of Uvalde, mourning privately for three-plus hours with anguished families grieving for the 19 children and two teachers who died in the shooting. Faced with chants of “do something” as he departed a church service, Biden pledged: “We will.”
As he arrived from Delaware for Memorial Day events, Biden was asked if he’s now more motivated to see new federal limits imposed on firearms.
“I’ve been pretty motivated all along,” he said. “I’m going to continue to push and we’ll see how this goes.”
In Congress, a bipartisan group of senators talked over the weekend to see if they could reach even a modest compromise on gun legislation after a decade of mostly failed efforts. That included encouraging state “red flag” laws to keep guns away from those with mental health problems.
“The Second Amendment was never absolute,” Biden said. “You couldn’t buy a cannon when the Second Amendment was passed. You couldn’t go out and buy a lot of weapons.”
For Memorial Day, the president and first lady Jill Biden were joined by Vice President Kamala Harris, second gentleman Doug Emhoff, Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin and Mark Milley, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, at Arlington National Cemetery to lay a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Solider.
Standing at attention under a cloudless sky in the late-May heat, Biden saluted as taps played, after laying the wreath of red and white roses wrapped in red, white and blue ribbon in front of the tomb.
Delivering remarks honoring fallen servicemembers, he said “Memorial Day is always a day where pain and pride are mixed together.”
“Today we are free because they were brave,” he said.
But Biden said the nation’s experiment in democracy remains under threat, both abroad, in the form of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, and in division at home.
He called upholding democracy “the mission of our time.”
“Our memorial to them must not be just a day when we pause and pray,” Biden said. “It must be a daily commitment to act, to come together, to be worthy of the price that was paid.”
In his earlier statements on guns, Biden said he’d not spoken to Republicans on the issue “but my guess is … they’re going to have to take a hard look.”
There is nowhere near enough support from congressional Republicans for broader gun measures popular with the public — like a new ban on assault-type weapons or universal background checks on gun purchases. Still, Democratic advocates hope meaningful measures could still pass.
Biden said he had taken some executive actions on guns “but I can’t outlaw a weapon” and can’t “change the background checks.”
He said he didn’t know where congressional negotiations stand, but “there’s realization on the part of rational Republicans” that ”we can’t keep repeating ourselves.”
Before returning to Washington, the president and first lady, whose veteran son Beau died of brain tumor in 2015, attended church near their home in Delaware and laid flowers at their son’s grave.
“Today’s the day our son died,” Biden said at Arlington, telling families that he knows remembrances like Monday’s can “reopen that black hole” of pain.
But he said because of their commitment to the ideals of America, “A part of them is still with us no matter how long ago we lost them.”
At the White House, the first couple hosted a breakfast in the East Room with 130 or so members of veteran organizations, military family groups and senior Defense Department and other administration officials. Later, they would join families in the planting of a magnolia tree on the White House South Lawn in honor of the fallen.
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Kelee Ringo next in line of former Saguaro football players to be selected in NFL draft
Kelee Ringo will join Christian Kirk and Byron Murphy as former Saguaro football players to go in the NFL draft.
When Kelee Ringo moved from Washington state to Scottsdale before his sophomore year, then Saguaro football coach Jason Mohns took one look at him and knew he'd be special.
Now, at 6-foot-2, 207 pounds, after helping Georgia to back-to-back national championships as a cornerback, Ringo is next in line of former Saguaro football players to hear his name get called in the NFL draft this week.
It could be Thursday when the first round is announced. It could be Friday when the second round is played out. It would be an upset if Ringo isn't taken in the first two rounds.
Most NFL draft prognosticators have Ringo going late in the first round or early in the second round.
In 2018, the Arizona Cardinals took former Saguaro wide receiver Christian Kirk in the second round of the draft. In the following draft, the Cardinals took former Saguaro cornerback Byron Murphy in the second round.
Ringo is bound to become the ninth former Sabercat to play in the NFL.
"I'm very excited for Kelee, and his family," said Mohns, who is now an assistant coach at Arizona State. "It was clear from the moment he first came to Saguaro that he was different.
"The best description I've heard of Kelee was from the DBs coach at Miami, who referred to him as a unicorn. He possesses a rare combination of size and speed that you couldn't find anywhere else in the country at the high school level. We knew from Day 1 that he had NFL-type ability."
Ringo clinched Georgia's 2021 national championship with a late 79-yard interception return for a touchdown off of Alabama quarterback Bryce Young, who is projected to be the first pick of the draft.
He made second-team All-SEC this past season as a full-time starter.
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At the NFL Combine, Ringo ran 40 yards in 4.36 seconds. Speed has always been his greatest asset. But the question is whether Ringo is better suited as a safety or cornerback in the NFL.
Ringo was graded as elite for size and speed for cornerbacks at the combine, but his 33.5-inch vertical jump and 10-foot-2-inch broad jumper ranked among the lower half for that position. Will that cause him to slip in the draft?
Mohns believes Ringo will stand out at corner in the NFL.
Ringo, as a sophomore, went up against Murphy in practices. Murphy, as great a cornerback prospect as he was in high school, also had back-to-back 1,000-yard receiving seasons for the Sabercats.
Former NFL cornerback Bryant Westbrook, who starred at Texas, coached both players at Saguaro.
"Bryant Westbrook took Kelee under his wing and helped mold him into the player he is today," Mohns said. "Having a player like Byron Murphy ahead of him in the program made a huge impact on Kelee.
"He looked up to Bryon and Murph challenged him every day in practice. People forget that Bryon was a back-to-back 1,000-plus-yard wide receiver, so Kelee got to match up with him regularly and test his skills against an elite player."
Ringo, who thrives on challenges, figures to seize that next step in the NFL at cornerback.
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Portugal woman found dead after overnight rains flood Lisbon
55-year-old woman got trapped by the water in basement
Heavy overnight rains flooded Portugal’s capital, Lisbon, and killed a 55-year-old woman who got trapped by the water in the basement where she lived, the national Civil Protection Agency said Thursday.
The intense rainfall and winds washed away cars and flooded streets, buildings, and public transport stations, blocking some metro lines. Authorities shut roads around the capital and city tunnels.
CA STORM TAPERS OFF AFTER LEAVING 1 DEAD, 4 MISSING
Among hundreds of incidents reported, local hospital San Francisco Xavier lost part of its roof and water flooded some of the building.
The Civil Protection authority has called on citizens not to leave their homes and to try to avoid low-level areas.
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-- Brent D. Baird Joins the Board and Enters into Cooperation Agreement with the Company --
ELMA, N.Y., Feb. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Servotronics, Inc. (NYSE American – SVT) a designer and manufacturer of servo-control components and other advanced technology products today announced the appointment of Brent D. Baird to the Board and the entry into a Cooperation Agreement between the Company and Mr. Baird. Mr. Baird will serve as a director effective February 16, 2023, with an initial term through the Company's 2023 Annual Meeting of Shareholders, and the Company has agreed to include Mr. Baird in the Company's slate of director nominees for election at the 2023 Annual Meeting.
"We are pleased to welcome Brent to the Board," said Christopher M. Marks, Chair of the Board. "As a significant shareholder and experienced business executive, we believe that he will bring a unique perspective to the boardroom and support the Company's ongoing efforts to implement its strategic plan and enhance shareholder value."
As a result of other commitments, Lucion P. Gygax has resigned from the Board effective February 14, 2023. Mr. Marks commented, "Today's announcement continues the refreshment of our Board which has been ongoing for over a year. I would like to thank Luke for his service to Servotronics and wish him the best in his future endeavors."
Under the terms of the Cooperation Agreement, Mr. Baird has agreed to customary voting provisions until June 30, 2024, subject to earlier termination in certain circumstances. The Cooperation Agreement will be included as an exhibit to the Company's current report on Form 8-K, which will be filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
About Brent D. Baird
Mr. Baird is a private investor and owns approximately 10.9% of the Company's common stock. He is the former President and Chief Executive Officer of Merchants Group Inc. and a former general partner of Trubee, Collins & Co., Inc. Mr. Baird served as a director of M&T Bank (NYSE: MTB) from 1983 to 2020 and a director of Todd Shipyards Corporation (NYSE: TOD) from 1992 to 2011. Mr. Baird has significant investment management and corporate governance expertise, having served in numerous executive positions in public and private companies. Mr. Baird holds a Bachelor of Arts with Honors from Williams College.
About Servotronics
Servotronics, Inc. (NYSE American: SVT) is a U.S. advanced manufacturing company serving commercial, government, aerospace, defense, consumer and other markets. The Company is composed of two groups – the Advanced Technology Group (ATG) and the Consumer Products Group (CPG). The ATG primarily designs, develops and manufactures servo controls and other components for various commercial and government applications (i.e., aircraft, jet engines, missiles, manufacturing equipment, etc.). The CPG designs and manufactures cutlery, bayonets, pocket knives, machetes and combat knives, survival, sporting, agricultural knives and other edged products for both commercial and government applications. The Company's advanced manufacturing and engineering workforce and facilities are located in Western New York, including at Servotronics' headquarters in Elma, NY. More information is available at Servotronics.com.
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Marcus Semien has seen it plenty of times: When a starting pitcher loses a no-hitter late in the game, his shutout often slips away, too.
“It’s kind of a deflating blow once you give up a hit,” he said.
Semien ended Logan Gilbert’s bid for a perfect game with a leadoff single in a two-run seventh inning, and Jon Gray pitched the Texas Rangers to a 2-1 victory over the Seattle Mariners on Monday night.
Semien scored the tying run on Josh Jung’s bases-loaded sacrifice fly, and Jonah Heim chased Gilbert (1-2) with a two-out RBI single.
Ty France homered in the first off Gray (2-1), who gave up four hits over seven innings. He struck out eight and walked none as Texas won its third straight.
“You’re going to run into a well-pitched game and I’ve said this: If that happens, you need your guy to go out there and pitch well,” Rangers manager Bruce Bochy said.
Seattle (17-18) had won six of seven and was trying to move over .500 for the first time since winning on opening day.
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One night after the Rangers put up 16 runs against the Los Angeles Angels on the road, Gilbert mowed down their high-scoring lineup for six innings. He struck out seven consecutive batters from the second through the fourth, matching a franchise record held by Mark Langston (1984) and teammate Luis Castillo (2022).
“That kind of pitching performance, we certainly expect to win the ballgame — and can’t ask for much more than what Logan Gilbert did tonight,” Seattle manager Scott Servais said.
Gilbert needed only 72 pitches to retire his first 18 hitters, fanning nine. But he immediately ran into trouble in the seventh.
Semien singled sharply past diving shortstop Jose Caballero. Robbie Grossman struck out, but Nathaniel Lowe singled and Adolis Garcia walked to load the bases.
Jung hit a sacrifice fly, and Heim’s soft single scored Lowe to give the Rangers a 2-1 lead.
“Like I said, third time through the lineup, they don’t have as good of stuff and we’ve seen them twice,” Semien said.
Gilbert struck out 10 in 6 2/3 innings.
Texas relievers Brock Burke and Jonathan Hernández kept the Mariners hitless before Will Smith struck out the side in the ninth for his fifth save.
France’s opposite-field drive to right on a first-pitch fastball was his second home run of the season and first since opening day.
Seattle missed an opportunity to score in the fifth when Gray got Julio Rodríguez to ground into an inning-ending double play with the bases loaded.
TRAINER’S ROOM
Rangers: SS Corey Seager will begin a minor league rehab assignment Thursday. ... OF Travis Jankowski will miss a few days after leaving Sunday’s game with hamstring tightness, and the team is expected to make a roster move Tuesday.
Mariners: SS J.P. Crawford was scratched from the lineup. He took a foul ball off his left knee Sunday. ... 2B Kolten Wong returned after missing Sunday’s game with a wrist injury.
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Apache-Sitgreaves Forest officials investigate wild horse deaths on federal land
SPRINGERVILLE, AZ (3TV/CBS 5) - Twenty-five wild horses were found shot and killed on Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest land this month. It’s outraged many animal rights advocates while renewing the debate over what’s best for the horses long-term. “It’s absolutely horrendous for us to find these animals that have been shot,” said Simone Netherlands, Salt River Wild Horse Management Group President, and Co-Founder.
For Netherlands, these alpine horses aren’t just beautiful animals, they’re a crucial part of the Apache-Sitgreaves’ forest history. “What’s lacking here is protection for these horses,” she said. “And we are going to work very hard to see if there any legislators here in Arizona that want to give these horses their rightful protections.”
An Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest spokesperson recently said in a press release that forest representatives are working with other groups to investigate the dead horses. That’s something Center for Biological Diversity co-founder Robin Silver fully supports. “Those are horrific,” he said. “There’s no excuse for that. And they shouldn’t be happening.”
Silver says it’s important that these dead horses don’t get in the way of the ongoing removal process. “They’ve been severely damaging the upper-elevation meadows and streams within the Black River watershed. And again, unfortunately, that’s causing a local extinction.” Silver’s referring to not just permanent damage to forest lands, but the impact the horses have on endangered species like the New Mexico Jumping Mouse.
Netherlands argues it’s cattle, not these wild horses, that are responsible for the bulk of the damage. “Why didn’t they reduce the cattle grazing in the same area?” she asked. “Instead, they scapegoated the wild horses and they blamed them for all of the environmental damage.” As Netherlands pushes for justice for the dead horses, she worries about more horses dying and the long-term future of these horses. “If we don’t find a legislator willing to support these horses, then there will not be any left.”
If you’d like to contribute to the GoFundMe that increases the reward for information on who killed these wild horses, click here.
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DETROIT (AP) — The Detroit Tigers fired general manager Al Avila on Wednesday, ending a seven-year tenure without a playoff appearance.
“I wish the results would have been better this season,” Avila said in a statement released by the team. “But know there is a lot to look forward to in the coming years."
Owner Chris Ilitch announced the move with his team mired in another disappointing season. Detroit entered Wednesday at 43-68, last in the AL Central.
“I want to reestablish our momentum and progress towards building a winning team and I am driven to find a talented executive to help us do that,” Ilitch said in a statement before meeting with reporters as the team prepared to host Cleveland.
Ilitch invested millions in the offseason in an attempt to return his team to contention. Assistant general manager Sam Menzin takes over the day-to-day leadership role.
Avila was promoted to general manager on Aug. 4, 2015, after serving as Dave Dombrowski's assistant.
Avila's chance to lead the team coincided with a rebuilding process that prevented him from making short-term moves to win.
The Tigers lost, a lot, and Avila attempted to lead a turnaround by drafting and developing players. The results haven't been what the team hoped for, and now he's out of a job.
Avila finally got the freedom to spend money this past offseason, but his two biggest investments haven't panned out.
Javier Báez, signed to a $140 million contract to address a desperate need at shortstop, has struggled in the field and at the plate. Earlier in the offseason, Avila gave Eduardo Rodríguez a $77 million, five-year contract, but the left-hander went on the restricted list due to personal matters in June and hasn't worked his way back to Detroit.
Detroit seemed to be poised for a breakthrough after winning 77 games in 2021, its best record since 2016, which was its only winning season under Avila.
The Cuban-born Avila has more than three decades of experience in baseball. He was Dombrowski's assistant with the Marlins, whom he helped sign Miguel Cabrera when he was 16. Avila worked with the Pittsburgh Pirates as a special assistant in 2002 before rejoining Dombrowski in Detroit.
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While it is one stop short of a complete nostalgia tour, with the Miami Heat not facing the Orlando Magic on this four-game trip, guard Victor Oladipo nonetheless finds himself in the midst of reliving his past.
Monday night delivered him to the place where he experienced his greatest NBA success and harshest injury reality, with the Heat opening the trip with a victory over the Indiana Pacers.
Wednesday night’s game against the Oklahoma City Thunder meant relieving the realities of here-today, gone-tomorrow NBA life, 2016-17 his lone season with the team.
Thursday night, it will be a meeting against his previous team, with the Rockets having dealt Oladipo to the Heat on March 25, 2021 for Kelly Olynyk and Avery Bradley.
Of all the stops, Monday’s assuredly will stand as the most poignant.
On Jan. 23, 2019, Oladipo suffered a career-altering ruptured quadriceps tendon in his right knee while playing for the Pacers. He has not been the same since.
So after Monday’s game, with teammates already dressed and into the Indianapolis chill, Oladipo returned to the spot at Gainbridge Fieldhouse where he suffered his debilitating injury. He then sat and reflected.
“Just understanding that my story and my journey is bigger than myself,” said Oladipo, who only now is rounding into form after a preseason setback with his left knee had him sidelined until last week. “When I fell there, however many years ago it was, I didn’t necessarily know what the future held.
“But I’m still fighting. I’m still going today. My journey, my purpose is not done.”
Monday marked the first time Oladipo was back to face the Pacers since being dealt by Indiana, his All-Star tenure there highlighted during a pregame video tribute.
“It just brought back some memories,” he said. “It definitely was good to remember.”
The time in Indiana came as an All-Star. The time in Oklahoma City came amid an emergence profound enough to entice the Pacers to acquire him in a trade that sent franchise icon Paul George to the Thunder. And the value to the Rockets was such that he was acquired from Oklahoma City in the four-team deal that sent James Harden from Houston to the Brooklyn Nets.
But that was then, before a pair of injury setbacks with the Heat.
Now there is a humility to his purpose, no matter where this latest chapter leads.
“He’s calm. He’s a pro’s pro,” Heat forward Jimmy Butler said. “He realizes the level of basketball that he can play, whether it’s starting or coming off the bench.
“He doesn’t let any of that stuff cloud him in any way, shape or form. His goal is still to win.”
The role now of the player selected at No. 2 in 2013 by the Magic (and subsequently traded three years later to the Thunder for Serge Ibaka) is of limited-minutes reserve, a 30-year-old being brought along patiently from his latest injury setback.
“It will get better,” Heat coach Erik Spoelstra said. “We’re really just at the beginning. His speed, his quickness, his burst, his athleticism, these are things our team needs, on both sides of the floor. He’s elite defensively on the ball. He’ll get a better handle of how we do things on the weak side. I think he’ll be extremely dynamic in all of our different schemes defensively. Offensively, he’ll build a rhythm.
“He’s a talent. I want to view this with the big picture. I’m not expecting all of it to happen in his first week, and we’re not going to force it either.”
In Indiana, there was no option but to pause to reflect.
Moving forward, it again is about what comes next.
“I’m at a good place, and I’m just continuing to build,” Oladipo said. “It’s a constant battle. It’s something that doesn’t happen overnight. It takes time. I’m doing a lot better. Especially mentally, understanding that I’ve come a long way even now. I’ve still got a long way to go, but I’ve come a long way even now. I’m definitely blessed and fortunate. I just gotta stay patient with myself and trust the process.
“Things happen to everybody, the [injury with Pacers] happened to me. Who knows what happens to everyone else? Things happen to everybody. The way you build your character and who you are as a person is how you handle those moments. I’ve always been an optimist, a bright-side type of guy and focus on that, so I can maximize who I am. Even though what happened to me was catastrophic, that doesn’t mean I can’t still be happy and I can’t still come back from it and be my best self.”
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By Mahlon Meyer
NORTHWEST ASIAN WEEKLY
Gordon Shoji had once been known up and down Alaska, and as far inland as Las Vegas, as a one-handed pool shark and a gambler. But a few days before his 80th birthday, his luck had run out.
He had recently lost his house, where he had stored a lifetime of objects from his travels—kendo sticks, a manual typewriter, and various bric-a-brac that were so thick it was hard to open the door.
He sat morosely in a chair in a local tea house recently. He barely had the energy to get up, it seemed. His cheeks were shrunken. His hair was disheveled. His coat was old and spread open around him.
With a coffee sloshing in his hand, and sighs of regret, he told the story of his life, from his early days as a greenhorn, when he was cheated so badly he devoted himself to games of chance, to later years when he often had to defend himself against other players who didn’t like losing to an Asian man.
Childhood and early influences
Shoji was born in the Manzanar concentration camp, which he left at age 3. As a child, he saved up money from after-school work, paper routes, and gardening, along with any gifts he got from his family.
By the time he was 16, he had already bought a house.
“I put $1,000 down and then paid monthly,” he said.
A churchgoer, he gave up swearing around that time. But another influence had begun to work in him.
As an adolescent, he had spent time hanging around a pool hall in Chinatown run by a friend’s father.
“His name was Joe, I think it was called Joe’s,” he said, looking around as if to catch a glimpse of the past.
He didn’t play. But that exposure made him curious enough so that when he grew older, he started spending an increasing amount of time at Imperial Lanes, a bowling alley with pool tables that used to be on the corner of Rainier Avenue and 23rd Avenue.
“I thought I was a real hot shot gambler.”
He invented an outfit for himself, modeled after old-time Wild West gamblers—consisting of what he called “a stingy brown hat and a flashy vest.”
The set-up
One day, an Asian man who was known to be from Salt Lake City came into the bowling alley and let it slip that there was a poker game in a nearby floral shop.
Shoji immediately went.
But when he got there, he noticed something funny. The man from Salt Lake City was there, along with the dealer, who ran the shop, “and two cops.”
Besides that, there were two open chairs.
“When I walked in the room, the dealer looked at me, at my outfit, and said, ‘Oh, it’s Bat Masterson,’” referring to an early gambler.
The game commenced.
Shoji found himself winning—outrageously.
“It was the luckiest streak I’ve ever had in my whole life,” he said.
He was up $600 or $700 when his luck began to turn.
“They had this girl delivering drinks, but there was this door lying on the floor, and every time she came in, she’d have to step over it, and her skirt would go up her thigh, and they’d say, ‘Look at that! Will you look at that!’ And that was when they’d switch the deck.”
Soon, Shoji was losing. Eventually he was broke. They persuaded him to take some money on loan.
“I lost immediately,” he said.
A turning point
Now he was in debt to the card sharpers—although he still didn’t know he had been cheated.
“I went back to the bowling alley, and I found the desk manager, and I said, ‘Oh, man, I just had the worst bad luck,’ and I mentioned where I had been playing. And he just looked at me without saying anything. And a family friend was cleaning the bowling alley, and I went up to him and I said, ‘I just lost hundreds of dollars,’ and I told him about the card game. And he looked at me really skeptically and didn’t say anything and just shook his head. And I said, ‘No, no, it was an honest game.’”
A little while later, the man from Salt Lake City came into the bowling alley to collect the money.
When Shoji gave it to him, the card sharper looked at him for a while, then pulled out a deck of cards and showed the teenager how to deal seconds and crimping cards and other techniques.
“I should have known,” said Shoji, grunting. “But, what, I was only about 17?”
Something then changed in him.
“I got every book I could on cards, and I made a vanity mirror so I could watch myself deal from different directions. I spent a year on that,” he said.
By the end, he had also picked up dice, pitching quarters, and had started on pool.
Alaska
As he grew older, and more skillful, he was invited to Alaska to run a card game.
He worked on a processing ship processing crab but the real money for the owners was in gambling.
“There was nothing for the fishermen to do—no women, no drugs, just playing cards,” he said.
But the foreman picked on him, so he was off again.
He was in the airport, on his way back to Seattle, when he was spotted by another gambling establishment.
“I was just practicing dealing, pretending I was playing solitaire, when a guy, he must have caught sight of me across the room, stopped by on his way to go to the bathroom and said, ‘Hey, you’re pretty good.’ He could see the way I was moving my arms and hands, I guess,” he said, hunching his shoulders and spreading out his hands in an oval to illustrate.
But it wasn’t until two years later, when Shoji was back up in Alaska, that he ran into the same man.
“There was this one small town, it was the closest to Valdez, where they were building the pipeline, and they had a gambling house. In fact, that was the whole purpose of that town,” he said.
Shoji went in and was playing blackjack, and after a moment recognized the dealer as the man who had spoken to him in the airport two years earlier.
It was at that moment that Shoji was trying a trick move.
“The dealer reached for my hand and I pulled it away, then he said, ‘Why don’t you cash in, and I want to talk to you?’”
In the end, he hired Shoji to work for him.
But once again, someone had “issues” with Shoji—this time a sidekick to the owner, who was a less competent gambler and was jealous.
Turning to one-handed pool
At this point, Shoji decided to renege on cards and pursue pool.
He had mastered a one-hand pool game by way of giving himself an advantage over others who were superior at two-hand pool.
One-hand pool is something all world champions know how to play, said Shoji, but they don’t have time to develop it because they have to spend so much time on their regular game.
“There is a way to beat any game,” he said. “But there’s always going to be someone with whom I couldn’t compete.”
Shoji spent six to eight hours a day working on his one-handed pool game.
“Any big city you go into, there’s always someone playing one-handed pool,” he said.
But Shoji would taunt his opponents to get them riled. And to get them to face him one-handed.
“I’d say, ‘We’re not talking about seeing who’s the better player, but who’s the better man.’”
He traveled up and down Alaska and back to Seattle, playing pool. At times, he had to defend himself, both at pool and when he switched back to cards.
While card counting in Las Vegas, he was kicked out.
“They have scientists studying how to beat the odds,” he said.
“Just keep your hands in your pockets”
During a game of blackjack in Seattle, a dice player who joined the game became suspicious.
“I just wanted to keep the game alive,” said Shoji—so he could earn more in the long run.
At one point, he threw away a winning hand. The dice player turned the cards over and was flabbergasted.
He called Shoji to meet him in a back room.
“You’re the best I’ve ever seen, I don’t know when you’re doing something or not,” he said.
But the dice player was so agitated, Shoji said to him, “You better not even think about putting your hands in your pockets.”
Several times, people had pulled guns on him.
“But they had to know, if you pull a gun on me, you’re going to have to shoot me, otherwise anytime anyone had a beef with me, they’d have pulled a gun,” said Shoji.
Much of the time, it came down to the fact that he was a short Asian man “talking a lot of trash,” especially when he was playing pool.
“They didn’t know how to take it. The gamblers and professionals just saw it for what it was. But if it was a working stiff who wasn’t used to losing a lot of money, there’d be trouble.”
Shoji is seeking an artist to draw the pictures for a graphic novel based on a world history he has written and already laid out with dialogue and characters. Preferred is someone who can also help with web support. To learn more details, contact him at: gshoji1943@gmail.com.
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Authorities in Mexico say four people, including a former mayor, were killed when gunmen opened fire after a soccer match.
In a statement, the Morelos state prosecutor’s office said the shooting occurred Thursday in the town of Yecapixtla, the Associated Press reported.
According to the statement, people had gathered after the game when gunmen inside two vehicles began shooting, the news outlet reported.
Authorities said four people, including former Yecapixtla mayor Refugio "Cuco" Amaro Luna, was killed, local media outlets reported.
The town's current mayor, Heladio Rafael Sánchez, also confirmed Luna's death, the Associated Press reported.
Local media outlets reported that at least 10 people were injured in the shooting. | https://www.ksby.com/news/national/4-killed-including-former-mayor-in-shooting-at-soccer-field-in-mexico | 2022-09-03 00:52:21 | 1 | https://www.ksby.com/news/national/4-killed-including-former-mayor-in-shooting-at-soccer-field-in-mexico |
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